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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Times Advocate, 2004-09-08, Page 13Wednesday, September 8, 2004 Exeter Times–Advocate 13 Education minister meeting with board By Stew Slater SPECIAL TO TIIE TIMES -ADVOCATE ering of staff from the Huron -Perth Catholic District School Board. The date is a Professional Development (PD) Day for STRATFORD — Provincial Education Minister Gerard the Huron -Perth board, and at about 1 p.m., Kennedy is Kennedy will be in Stratford Sept. 24 speaking to a gath- expected to address those attending a day -long session Enforcement continues HURON — Huron OPP continue to work at traffic issues in Huron County. Over the last week several people have been charged with dif- ferent related traffic issues. On Aug. 31 at 4:45 p.m., an officer found an abandoned vehicle on the shoulder of London Road just south of Exeter in South Huron. The vehi- cle was a white 1992 Plymouth Voyager van, but another set of plates from another vehicle was found on it. The officer checked with the owner, a 46 -year-old woman from Bluewater, and also found the vehicle not insured. As a result, the woman was charged with using plates not authorized for the vehicle and driving a motor vehicle with no insurance. She will attend court in Exeter Dec. 16. Sixty-nine traffic tickets were issued last week, 42 for speeding, six with alcohol in vehicles, three with failing to produce insurance, three for careless driving, two for driving with expired Val tags, one for failing to stop for a stop sign, one for an improper turn, one for driving with no license, one for driving with no insurance, one for failing to yield, three for seatbelt violations, one for unnecessary noise, one for driving a motor vehicle with no permit, one for failing to surrender a license and the last one for following too closely. With school back in officers will be watching and dealing with drivers for failing to stop for schools buses. OPP reports drivers aren't obeying legislation The OPP would like to remind the public of their obligation when travelling on a multi -lane highway to move over when approaching an emer- gency vehicle with its red lights flashing. According to a press release, many officers report this is not being done, although the legisla- tion has been in effect for several months. With the onset of winter, it is vital that this law be obeyed. Legislation — Bill 191, Highway Traffic Act Amendment Act (Emergency Vehicle Safety), 2002, was pro- claimed in April. It was designed to protect police officers, firefighters and other emergency person- nel whose vehicles are stopped on the shoulder of the province's roadways with red lights flashing. Motorists must slow down and where possible and safe to do so, move to a lane not adjacent to the one in which the emer- gency vehicle is situated. "The personal safety of our officers is at risk when dealing with roadside emergencies, issuing speeding tickets or provid- ing assistance to motorists," OPP Commissioner Gwen Boniface said. "This new legislation will be instru- mental in protecting OPP officers and our roadside emergency partners as they endeavour to keep our roadways safe for the motoring public." The legislation applies to all stopped vehicles, excluding school buses, with flashing red lights. Section 62 (15.1) of the Highway Traffic Act authorizes ambulance, fire, police and public utili- ty emergency vehicles and ministries of transporta- tion, natural resources and environment to use red lights. "Many motorists don't recognize the high risk front-line police officers can face during traffic stops," Brian Adkin, presi- dent of the Ontario Provincial Police Association, said. "We don't necessarily think of pulling off to the side of the highway to issue a speeding ticket or to inves- tigate an accident as a dangerous part of an offi- cer's job. This legislation is critical to our members' safety. It speaks to the commitment that the gov- ernment has for front-line emergency personnel." Those convicted of dis- obeying the law can expect to be dealt with severely. For the first offence, the fine will be not less than $400 and not more than $2,000. For second and subsequent convictions, the fine is a Form 6 Municipal Act, 2001 S.O. 2001, C. 25, O. REG. 181/03 SALE OF LAND BY PUBLIC TENDER THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF BLUEWATER Take Notice that tenders are invited for the purchase of the land(s) described below and will be received until 3:00 p.m. local time on 28 September 2004, at the Municipal Office, 14 Mill Street, Box 250, Zurich, Ontario NOM 2T0. The tenders will then be opened in public on the same day at the Municipal Office, 14 Mill Street, Zurich, Ontario NOM 2T0. Description of Land(s) Minimum Tender Amount Roll No. 40 20 120 002 08300 0000 16 Victoria Lane, Zurich Part of PIN 41222- 0193(LT) Being part of the Mill Reserve, Plan 320 in the former Village of Zurich now in the Municipality of Bluewater County of Huron (No. 22) as firstly described in Instrument No. R187501. File No. 03-04 $6,341.45 Roll No. 40 20 120 002 08400 0000 Part of PIN 41222-0193(LT) Being part of the Mill Reserve, Plan 320 in the former Village of Zurich now in the Municipality of Bluewater County of Huron (No. 22) as secondly described in Instrument No. R187501. File No. 03-05 $4,115.81 Roll No. 40 20 190 001 04200 0000 19 London Rd. Brucefield Lot 4 Plan 185 geographic Township of Stanley now Municipality of Bluewater County of Huron (No. 22) File No. 03-09 $7,994.69 Tenders must be submitted in the prescribed form and must be accompanied by a deposit in the form of a money order or of a bank draft or cheque certified by a bank or trust corporation payable to the municipality (or board) and representing at least 20 per cent of the tender amount. Except as follows, the municipality makes no representation regarding the title to or any other matters relating to the land to be sold. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchasers. This sale is governed by the Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Tax Sales Rules made under that Act. The successful purchaser will be required to pay the amount tendered plus accumulated taxes and the relevant land transfer tax. The municipality has no obligation to provide vacant possession to the success- ful purchaser. Note: G.S.T. may be payable by successful purchaser. For further information regarding this sale and a copy of the prescribed form of tender contact: Terri Brandon, Manager of Finance The Corporation of the Municipality of Bluewater 14 Mill Street, Box 250, Zurich, Ontario NOM 2T0 (519) 236-4351 Ext. 222 Personal information contained on this form, collected pursuant to the Municipal Act, 2001 and Regulations thereunder, will be used for the purposes of that Act. Questions should be directed to the Freedom of Information and Privacy Coordinator at the institution responsible for the procedures under that Act. minimum of $1,000 to a maximum of $4,000, six months in jail or both a fine and jail sentence. All convictions will result in the addition of three demerit points to a dri- ver's record. The court can also suspend a motorist's driver's licence for up to two years. "We have lost four offi- cers in Ontario in recent years when they or their vehicles have been stopped at the side of the road," Bruce Miller, the administrator of the Police Association of Ontario (PAO), said. "This new leg- islation will help to protect both front-line police offi- cers and the citizens they serve. at Stratford's St. Michael Catholic Secondary School. According to Huron -Perth director of education Larry Langan, the downtown Toronto MPP will conduct a swing through southwestern Ontario Sept. 24. Langan credited education superintendent Martha Dutrizac with convincing ministry officials that Kennedy should address Huron -Perth staff. "We're very pleased that he's coming," Langan told trustees during the board's first regular meeting of the new school calendar Aug. 30. The director of education had no specific details about any other appearances by the minister, but he did sug- gest Kennedy's itinerary would include stops in London, as well as a chance to meet with representatives from the Avon Maitland District School Board. Potential bunny Aveleigh Keller was one of 18 players trying ringette for the first time during a promotion day for ringette Aug. 29 at Stephen arena. (photo/PatBolen) St. Jacobs Matinee Theatre & Dinner Pack age Enjoy a fall outing to St. Jacobs for an afternoon of great music & comedy followed by a delicious dinner for only $43 axesencn 1 LOVEYOU YOU'RE PERFECT, Now ONANGE A musical, side-splitting look at relationships! September 14 - October 3 Matinees Tues - Sat at 2 p.m. Sundays at 3 p.m. Church Theatre 1376 King Street, St. Jacobs See what's new anytime at www.stjacobs.com Fri & Sat evening performances as well $43 per perso A $58 VALUE, 11. 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