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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2013-03-28, Page 6PAGE 6. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MARCH 28, 2013.Gorrieman is guilty of uttering threats Judge R.G.E. Hunter ordered Perry Irvine of Gorrie to pay a $1,000 fine in association with a Feb. 17 incident on March 21 in Wingham court. Crown Attorney Laura Grant said that on Feb. 17, Irvine was driving a truck hauling an ATV in North Huron around 7:30 p.m. when police observed the vehicle he was driving cross the centre line. Police initiated a traffic stop, she said, and they reported noticing a strong odour of alcohol coming from the driver. When asked, Irvine admitted to consuming alcohol that night, Grant said. Irvine failed the roadside test and was arrested and brought back to the Wingham Police station where he registered 104 milligrams of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood. Irvine pled guilty to the charge of operating a vehicle with over 80 milligrams of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood. In addition to the mandatory $1,000 fine Irvine was handed a 12-month driving prohibition, which could be reduced to three months if he chooses to take advantage of the Interlock program, which he said he planned on doing. If so, Hunter said, he will have to pay the fine within 90 days. UTTERING THREATS David Dietz of Gorrie pled guilty to one count of uttering threats in association with an event that took place on Dec. 17, 2012. Grant said that Dietz was at a residence on Dec. 17 around 1 p.m. when Dietz’s niece came down the stairs to see one of Dietz’s friends there. An argument began, Grant said, and Dietz’s friend was asked to leave. It was at this point, she said, that Dietz became angry with the situation and claimed that he would shoot everyone in the house and then burn the house down. Duty Counsel Lynn Johnston said that the Canadian Mental Health Association has become involved with the case and that Dietz already served “a few days” in custody as a result of the incident. Johnston said she felt a 12-month probation term was appropriate. Grant, however, was seeking a three-year term of probation and a suspended sentence. Hunter suspended the passing of a sentence and placed Dietz on probation for 18 months. NO LICENCE Natasha Diemert of Wroxeter pled guilty to driving without a valid driver’s licence, based on a charge from Nov. 14, 2012. The incident took place in North Huron and the charge carries a set fine of $100 plus the surcharge, which she was given three months to pay. Diemert had a charge of possession of an illegal substance withdrawn by the crown attorney as a result of the completion of a diversion program. COUNTY OF HURONMUNICIPAL CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR THE REHABILITATION OF THREE BRIDGES NOTICE OF COMPLETION THE PROJECT: The County of Huron is planning to carry out repairs to three structures located in the northern part of the County (as illustrated in the accompanying key plans). The first structure, Dane’s Bridge is located on County Road (CR) 7 (Howick Turnberry Road) north of Gorrie. The second structure, Clegg’s Bridge is located on CR 16 (Morris Road) southeast of Belgrave. The third structure, the Auburn Bridge, is located on CR 25 (Blyth Road) immediately west of Auburn. All three structures span the Maitland River or one of its tributaries. The rehabilitation project for all three bridges would involve the replacement/repair of deteriorated bridge components including concrete repairs to the bridge decks, replacement of existing concrete railings with solid concrete barriers or parapet walls for the Clegg’s and Dane’s bridges, and repair of the Auburn Bridge railings. At this time, it is proposed that each of the three bridge rehabilitation projects would be completed during the 2013 construction season. The affected road sections would remain open during the construction period; however, lane restrictions would be necessary. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT PROCESS: The planning for this project is following the envir onmental screening process set out for Schedule ‘B’ activities under the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) document. The Class EA process involves consultation with the public and review agencies to ensure that the project can be carried out in an environmentally- sound manner. The environmental assessment process has now been completed. There were no negative impacts identified with the project that could not be mitigated. PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT: For further information on this project, or to review the Class Environmental Assessment process, please contact the project engineers: B. M. Ross and Associates Limited, 62 North Street, Goderich, Ontario, N7A 2T4. Telephone (519) 524-2641 or 1-888-524-2641. Fax (519) 524-4403. Attention: Pamela Scharfe, EA Coordinator, (email: pscharfe@bmross.net). A Screening Report documenting the environmental assessment process will be available for public review, at the Township of Howick Municipal Office, 44816 Harrison Rd., Hwy 89, Gorrie; the Municipality of Morris- Turnberry Municipal Office, 41342 Morris Rd., Brussels; and the Township of Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh Municipal Office, 82133 Council Line, RR5 Goderich; during normal hours of operation, as of March 15, 2013. If environmental concerns arise regarding the project, which cannot be resolved in discussion with the County of Huron, a person or party may request that the Minister of the Environment make an order for the project to comply with Part II of the Environmental Assessment Act, which addresses individual environmental assessments. Requests must be received by the Minister at the address below, within 30 calendar days of this Notice. A copy of the request must also be sent to the Project Engineer at the above-noted address. If there is no request received by April 12, 2013, the project will proceed as planned. Minister of the Environment 77 Wellesley St. W., 11th Floor Toronto, ON M7A 2T5 Dave Laurie Department of Public Works This Notice First Issued March 13, 2013 County of Huron BUY? SELL? TRY CLASSIFIED