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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2008-06-26, Page 21Two incidents of farm gate theftswere reported to the Huron OPP onJune 17. One occurred during the night ofJune 16-17 and the second theft canbe narrowed down to a timeframebetween June 15 and June 17. In the first case, which occurred on Walton Road in Huron East, green farm gates of various sizes were taken from a landowner. The second was on St Michaels Road in Morris-Turnberry. The property owner lost four solar panels, 4 x 6 volt batteries, two waterpumps, and six green steel gates ofvarious sizes from the property. Thetotal value of the theft isapproximately $10,000. Property owners are beingencouraged to report any suspicious activity around farms to the OPP. Obtaining a correct licence plate number on a suspicious vehicle will greatly assist the OPP in locating the owner and confirming whether or not the actions were legal. Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-T.I.P.S. (8477) or the HuronOPP at 1-888-310-1122.THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JUNE 26, 2008. PAGE 21. OPP investigate incidents of farm gate theft Court news Drinks prove costly to teen It was an expensive few drinks for a Gorrie teen after he appeared in Wingham’s provincial court, June 19. Attorney for the Crown Teresa Donnelly said that Perry Irvine, 18, was serving a term of probation, when on Feb. 23 he consumed four to six bottles of beer at a residence. One of the conditions of his probation was that he abstain from alcohol consumption. Irvine pled guilty. His defence council Mike Donnelly said Irvine is meeting a substance abuse counsellor. Judge R.G.E. Hunter gave Irvine 90 days to pay the $200 fine. G2 DRIVER CHARGED Jason Small of Bayfield pled guilty to having a blood alcohol content over zero, while having a G2 licence. New drivers must hold a G2 licence for a minimum of 12 months before they can attempt the G2 road test. During this time they must not have any alcohol in their system when driving. Federal Crown Mike Donnelly said that on Dec. 30 police in Morris-Turnberry had stopped to talk to the driver of a vehicle that was stuck. The driver was identified as Small and it was eventually determined he had been drinking. He was issued a 12-hour suspension at the time. Hunter fined the 21-year-old $85. He was given 30 days to pay. Business Directory Offering a full range of services: auditing, accounting, business planning, income tax planning, personal financial planning, computer and management services. BDO Dunwoody, LLP Chartered Accountants and Advisors Alan P. Reed, CA P.O. 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Box 38 Listowel, Ontario N4W 3H2 Claude Robin Broker 519-887-6205 Kurt Keller Sales Representative 519-236-7874 www.zahnd.on.ca formerly Radford Auto INSTANT FAX AS FAST AS A PHONE Send your paperwork by FAX instantly! eg. statements, contracts, auction ads, favourite recipes, obituaries, messages... The Citizen has a FAX machine in our office that lets you contact any other FAX machine in the world ... instantly. Our FAX number is also your number so if you want to be reached instantly — we will receive your messages as well. The Citizen Call Us Today For Details 519-523-4792 or 519-887-9114 Fax: 519-523-9140 or 519-887-9021 Susan Alexander, CFP Certified Financial Planner 472 Turnberry St. PO Box 69 Brussels, Ontario N0G 1H0 Phone: 519-887-2662 Toll Free: 1-866-887-2662 Fax: 519-887-2671 Email: alexander@ezlink.ca Sometime between June 8 and June 20 an unknown person(s) entered a trailer located at a West Street address in Morris-Turnberry. The suspect(s) pried off the 16" roof vent in order to gain entry. Once inside the thief stole eight bottles of Molson Canadian beer, then left via the front door. The open roof vent caused severe damage inside the trailer due to the heavy rains. Total damages are estimated at over $1,500. Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers or Huron OPP. Break-in causes water damage Unattended cooking is the number one cause of home fires. Pay close attention when you’re cooking and stay in the kitchen. Unattended cooking is the number one cause of home fires. Pay close attention when you’re cooking and stay in the kitchen. FARM SAFETY FACT Did you know? (NC) – Animal related incidents are responsible for one in five injuries on Canadian farms. Canadian Agricultural Injury Surveillance Program. – News Canada