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Friday night pizza feast
foiled by Huron's finest
Huron OPP have arrested two males in relation to a
break and enter at Scoops Old Fashioned Ice Cream
and Gifts on The Square in Goderich, March 7.
Police were alerted to a male inside the ice cream/pizza shop
at 9 p.m. The seasonal business was closed at the time.
A second man was outside serving as a lookout.
One of the men was inside hiding under a coun-
ter. Inside his backpack were pizza dough,
cheese, pepperoni slices and chicken wings.
A 22 -year-old male and an Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh
resident, 23, are charged with break and enter. They
were released from custody with a scheduled appear-
ance of Apri114 at Ontario Court of Justice in Goderich.
Impaired driver fortu-
nate to be alhre
A 77 -year-old is lucky to be alive after he lost control
of his Hyundai and his vehicle flipped and ended up in
a ditch on Zurich-Hensall Line over the supper hour.
Police discovered after responding Tuesday, March
11 to the single vehicle accident that the Zurich resi-
dent was impaired by alcohol. He was taken to hos-
pital with non -life threatening injuries, police said.
Police observed signs of impairment at the hospital.
After he was medically cleared, the male was
taken into custody for impaired driving. Both
breath tests were above the legal limit.
The accused was held in custody. He has a
bail hearing scheduled for March 13.
Break and enters still
under investigation
Sports equipment and power tools were taken
from a Quebec Street residence in Goderich dur-
ing the late night hours of March 7-8.
Among the items stolen: a white and teal 'Flow' snow-
board; a black and red 'Sims' snowboard; fire-
fly snowboard boots; golf clubs including Taylor Made
irons, King Cobra putter, Adams and litleist driv-
ers; a Mastercraft 18 -volt cordless drill; Bauer APX
skates and stick and an assortment of hand tools.
Estimated value is $7-8,000.
That same night, an unattached garage was entered
on Elgin Avenue West through an unlocked window.
'National' brand wrenches and two red gasoline can-
isters were taken. The value is estimated at $220.
Anyone with information on these crimes is asked to
call Huron OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or 519-524-2614.
You can also call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
Alzheimer Society bringing back the Fabulous 50s
Annual diner auction set for
April 26
Break out your poodle skirts and greaser jackets
because the 50s are back.
No, the time machine hasn't been invented, but
the Alzheimer Society of Huron is throwing things
back to the "Fabulous 50s" at its annual dinner
auction to be held on Sat., April 26 at the My United
Community Hall at the Central Huron Community
Complex in Clinton.
Alzheimer Society events coordinator Brittany
Williams said last year they revamped the event by
featuring a 1920s theme, which was very success-
ful, helping to raise $23,000.
Williams said it was a natural fit to have the event
themed around the 50s.
"It's a throwback to a time that a large part of our
client base can remember and reminisce about,"
Williams said.
"It will be a night of excess - harkening back to
the days of drive-ins, diners and The Twist," organ-
izers said.
Each guest will receive a complimentary
"Golden Age" photo.
The event, now in its eighth year, has been a suc-
cess for the Alzheimer Society, raising $50,000 in
the past four years.
Organizers are looking to build on that success
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The Footprints to Forests program sees
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