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Home My WebLink AboutHuron Expositor, 2014-03-12, Page 3Wednesday, March 12, 2014 • Huron Expositor 3 Support available for veterans at the Royal Canadian Legion Huron Expositor staff Royal Canadian Legion officials would like local veterans to know if they need support they can find at their local branches. "In light of the recent closing of Vet- erans Affairs offices, it is important for all Canadians who served in the Cana- dian Armed Forces are aware that the Royal Canadian Legion is there to support all veterans, serving and retired Regular Force members and members of the of Canada's Reserve Forces," a press release from the Royal Canadian Legion stated. Seaforth's branch 156 is located at 123 Main St. and can be reached by calling 519-527-0740. With over 1460 branches across Canada in urban and rural areas, the press release stated that the Royal Canadian Legion has highly trained and specialized volunteer and com- mand service officers dedicated to helping all veterans, serving and retired, for access to the care and sup- port they deserve. These service officers assist veterans in under- standing what help is avail- able and how to get it. "We are your 'boots on the ground support' across the country and if you are a veteran, retired or a serv- ing member or a family member of a veteran need- ing help such as under- standing your benefit enti- tlements, filling of Veterans Affairs Canada forms or navigating the claims and appeals process with Vet- erans Affairs Canada, we are here to assist and guide you." Officials encouraged all veterans to contact their local branch or com- mand office if they need help. It is important to realize you do not have to be a member of the Legion; the only requirement is that you have served in the Canadian Armed Forces. ACW woman found without Put the phone down and vital signs under snowmobile concentrate on driving Fox Johnson QMI Agency Ensuring safe roads are an uphill battle nowadays with distractions of all sorts causing accidents, injuries and death. On March 8, OPP once again launched a campaign against dis- tracted driving. The statistics could be seen as a motivational factor for the campaign, with the number of fatal motor vehicle collisions attributed to distractions being higher than both the impaired and speed related deaths this past year. Brad Blair, OPP deputy commis- sioner, said those who experience it first hand are the most aware of the escalating issue and how badly the behaviour needs to stop. The OPP knows the preventive measures that must be taken require not only the public's cooperation, but also their commitment to raising awareness. Don Bell, commander of the High- way Safety Division, said those pledg- ing not to use their phones should speak up if another driver is, and encourage friends and family to not have distractions while driving. Huron OPP remind motorists that starting March 18 the fine for dis- tracted driving is going from $155 to $280. The campaign will continue until March 18. For more information, contact Const. Jamie Stanley at 1-877-301-9088 or email james.stanley@ontario.ca. Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has identified the deceased from a snowmobile acci- dent on March 4 as Lori Anne Powell, 29, from Ash- field-Colborne- Wawanosh. Officers responded to a Prosperity Line farm just after 8:30 a.m. after the owner found an overturned snowmobile on his property. The driver was found beneath the snow machine without vital signs. She died at the scene. Officers from the OPP Technical Traffic Collision Investigation (TTCI) Team attended to assist with the Seaforth Shuffleboard Men's high: Hugo Menheere, Arnold Ramsey and Gerald Martene, four wins; Red Vantyghen, three wins Ladies' high: Leona Nigh, Kathie Tip- pett and Anne Auchterlonie, three wins ,,lnANDERsav 7 • 5TH ANNUAL SUNGLASS SHOW Wed. March 26th,' Goderich St. E., Seaforth —I. 519-527-1240 Featuring io-60- Sunglasses ring non-perishable food items to receive $10.00 off your purchase off -trail collision investigation. The cause of the death has not been determined, however, foul play is not suspected. A post-mortem examination was scheduled for March 5 at London Health Sciences Centre. Mitchell Hawks r.'Velloolcev HAWKS POWER SKATING WITH PUCKS Starts Tuesday, April 1 & every Tuesday for 6 weeks Dufferin Arena, Stratford 6-7 p.m. - born 2005-2008 7-8 p.m. - born 2001-2004 Cost $120 per player jtmurray17@sympatico.ca to register 9r-st come, first sen/s basis! ATTENTION ADVERTISERS! DEADLINES Our Weekly Deadlines are as follows: ADVERTISING & EDITORIAL Friday @ 2:00 pm *on Expositor 8 Main St., Seaforth PH: 519-527-0240 www.seaforthhuronexpositor.com OFFICE HOURS: Mon. - Fri. 9am - 5pm CLOSED TUESDAYS