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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2001-09-05, Page 32PAGE 32. THE CITIZEN. WEDNESDAY. SEPTEMBER 5. 2001. Trillium money for Threshers From left: George Underwood, Fred Hakkers, Diane Milian, MPP Helen Johns and Bill McGrath of the Trillium Foundation officially open the improvements to the Thresher's Barn #3, which were made possible through a Trillium grant. (Photo by David Blaney) Trucks found unsafe On Aug. 27 at approximately 6:15 found that p.m. an officer stopped a truck on North Line. County Rd. 12 just north of Seatorth. The dump truck had been modified for oft-road use. The attached manure tank was full, hauling liquid manure. Upon investigating the officer found several safety issues that could cause the death of some other driver on the road. The truck was using improper tires, had the front brakes completely removed and had no air brakes, the steering linkage was loose. the front axles had leaking seals, there were holes in the floor. a broken windshield and rotting frame plus many other detects. While the officer was dealing with this truck two more trucks from the same company also pulled over and stopped. Many of the same problems were found with these trucks. The officer there were no log books, no plates on the vehi- cles, no change of registration, no inspection stickers, no CVOR and the drivers in two cases did not have a licence. Two of the drivers left the scene before the officer could stop them, but the third one was held and the vehicle towed to a local garage and taken oft the roadway for being unsafe. Huron OPP are investigating a company from the Owen Sound area tor the violations. Three males, a year-old and a 16-year-old from Sydenham Tvi.p. and a 22-year-old from Wiarton are to be charged ssIili a number of traffic violations w hile two are also looking at a charge under the Criminal Code of obstruct- ing a police officer. The investigation continues in the truck caper. BELGRAVE VARIETY Municipality of Morris/Turnberry 887-6137 Hwy. #4 Belgrave, ON NOG 1 EO GROCERIES POSTAL SERVICES LOTTERY MOVIES SNACKS GIFTS Karen Wilson Sue Richmond 357-1254 81st Armu.al Belgrave, Blyth, Brussels School Fair Wednesday, September 12, 2001 Parade of school children 12:30 p.m. followed by opening ceremonies EDGAR FEED & SEED 357-2122 Hwy. 86 West Specializing in New Life & Jones Feed Sell Highland Winter Wheat Seed Lim c)\ ERIIL MEANS LUIS PRICES Owned by Niel & Cathy Edgar R.R. #3 \\Ingham PAUL COOK ELECTRIC Hartle; Farm & Commercial Wiring BELGRAVE 357-1537 Children's games at the park Displays of schoolwork, hay, grain, flowers, fruit, poultry, sheep, calves, pigs, horses & pets Refreshment Booth CO-OPERATIVE INC Belgrave Branch 357-2711 1-800-267-2667 Auburn Branch 526-7262 Your Complete Farm Store Serving Belgrave area since 1983 A COMPLETE Thanks to our sponsors for their generous support! PRINTING SERVICE CIO Colour Printing, Posters, Letterheads, Envelopes, Wedding Invitations, etc. Twp. of North Huron 357-3550 BOB WATTAM'S BACKHOE SERVICE INC. Trenching - Excavating Trucking - Float Service - Landscaping Quality Work Belgrave 519-357-3069 Service Mobile 357-6386 11:164....ir RIF/MAX Millr Gerry Edvivals 6 & Steve NLvon Belgrave 357-2222 website: www.realtormen.com