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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2005-04-21, Page 24Shooting from road costly for visiting deer hunter A Maidstone, Ontario man who shot at a deer from a Huron County roadway has been fined $1,000 and banned from hunting for a year. Antonio Dezorzi, who pleaded guilty, was also given a one-year probation order, during which time he must retake the Ontario Hunter Education Program. His shotgun was forfeited to the Crown and will be destroyed. Court heard that on Nov. 2 during the week-long controlled deer hunt, a man was seen getting out of a vehicle and shooting at a deer from EXTRA! EXTRA! Spring PAGE 24. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, APRIL 21, 2005. Edition 2005 L Aw*additions homes a road in Morris-Tumberry Twp. After receiving a complaint, a Ministry of Natural Resources conservation officer from the Clinton office gathered evidence at the scene and from Dezorzi. Forensic testing and statements from witnesses led to the charge being laid. Justice of the'Peace Gay heard the case in Ontario Court of Justice, Goderich on April 14. The public is encouraged to protect Ontario’s natural resources by reporting violations. Repairing roof A group of Mennonites was busy last week making repairs to the roof of the old log cabin situated at the Blyth Fair Grounds. The building is used during the annual Threshers Reunion in September. (Jim Brown photo) County council briefs Staff approved for county stop-smoking campaign program *** Huron County’s Social Services department has moved to Clinton and the Jacob Memorial Building, part of the old Huronview complex. The new facility will give the staff considerably more room to operate. Some 8.000 feet of space was gutted On May 5, 2005 The Citizen is pleased to publish our annual Home and Garden edition. It will give you the opportunity to connect to over 3000 homeowners and gardeners in our coverage area. This special Home & Garden edition will be distributed to all of The Citizen's subscribers in the areas of Auburn, Belgrave, Blyth, Brussels, Londesborough, Walton, Bluevale, Ethel and the rural routes of these towns and villages, plus an additional 1,000 homes. To be part of this spring promotion, or for more information please call Heather Armstrong or Dianne Nonkes at 523-4792, fax your copy to 523-9140 or 887-9021 or emailmorh uron@scsinternet.com Huron County Health Unit expects to hire two full-time and one part-time employees for a new “stop smoking program”. The additional staff will be paid for with a $264,000 grant from the provincial government expected to be announced soon. The grant would pay 100 per cent of the cost __ .and renovated. Since the Early Years of a supervisor, a co-ordinator and a half-time support worker. South . Huron councillor Rob Morley worried about committing to hire employees when the grant has not yet been confirmed. Health unit manager Penny Nelligan said employees are hired contingent on funding being available. children's centre is also located in the building it brings all the social services departments together in the same building, said John MacKinnon, social services administrator. *** people receiving by 7.15 per cent to January but decreased 4.6 per cent from December 2003, figures from the social service department statistics showed. As of May l the county will operate its own intake screening centre for new social assistance applicants. Previously Huron had to pay a regional centre in Owen Sound to do the screening. Since the work can be done by existing staff there will be a saving of $15,000 a year. Serving the communities of Blyth ond Brussels ond northern Huron County ADVERTISING DEADLINE: Friday, April 29, 2005 The Citizen PO Box 429, Blyth, ON N0M 1H0 Tel. (519) 523-4792 Fax (519) 523-9140 PO Box 152, Brussels, ON NOG 1H0 Tel. (519) 887-9114 Fax (519) 887-9021 Email: norhuron@scsinternet.com Website www.northhuron.on.ca The number of welfare increased from December OPP report Dirt bike stolen from Morris Twp. shed Huron County OPP report a dirt bike was stolen from a Morris Township residence. On -April 17 at 12:45 p.m. an officer was called to a residence on Cranbrook Line in Morris- Tumberry regarding a theft. The officer learned sometime overnight a person entered an unlocked shed when the door was left open. The culprit then stole a red 2003 Honda CR85 motorcycle with Ontario plate No. 65CT3. Huron OPP is continuing their investigation into this case. If you can help in anyway to solve this matter call the local OPP or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222- 8477(TIPS). MAN CHARGED ASSAULT OVER DOMESTIC INCIDENT On April 14 at 7:15 p.m. OPP were contacted about a domestic situation at a residence on North Street in Morris-Turnberry. A married couple was at their residence when an argument ensued over driving issues. The man, who was under the influence of alcohol at the time, grabbed the woman and assaulted her. The 38-year-old male was arrested, and later released after being charged with assault. He will attend court in Wingham on June 16. PROPERTY STOLEN FROM GARAGE BREAK-IN - ACW On April 16 at 2:15 p.m. OPP were contacted about a break-in on Belgrave Road in ACW. The owner told police that someone in the last three weeks had forced open a garage on the property. Once inside the garage $1,800 worth of tools were stolen. Taken were a Husqvarna chainsaw, three-ton hydraulic jack, blue wheelbarrow, 5HP Campbell Huesfieid air compressor and a Mastercraft 4HP push lawnmower. If you can help the Huron OPP solve this case contact the local OPP office in Wingham or contact Crimestoppers at 1-800-222- 8477(TIPS). Food Market SCRIMGEOUR’S Thursday, April 21st From our Meat Department 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 6 8 6 8 8 Canada Grade "A" Eye of Round Roasts . . . Eye of Round Steaks . . . Canada Grade "A" T-Bone or Wing Steak. .. Boneless Centre Loin or Butterfly Pork Chops ... From our Frozen Food Department Ocean Jewel Shrimp Ring. . $1.99 pkg. $2.99 lb. $2.88 lb. $3.88 lb. $6.99 lb. From our Grocery Department Smart Choice Marshmallows Reg. or Mini White 250 gr . . . ..69 pkg. Primo Pasta Sauce 680 gr tin . .89 ea. Cott Pop Assorted Flavours 2 LT......... .69 ea. Family Best Potato Chips & Snacks Assorted Varieties 156 gr. .... .69 ea. Clark's Beans 398 ml tin ..... .59 ea. While supplies last ~ Sorry no rain cheques Store Hours & LCB0 & Beer Store Hours: M-W 8-6, T-F 8-9, Sat. 8-6, Sun. 12-5 Be sure to get in on our monthlg $200. draw. Check in store for details. This month’s winner receives a $200. gift certificate to The Blgth Inn (includes meal & accommodations). ^09 Drummond Street, Blyth KgiHOM Open 7 Days A Week. JrafflB 519-523-4551 The Beer Store Approved Retail Partner * 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3