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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 2016-09-14, Page 154 Lucknow Sentinel • Wednesday, September 14, 2016 Police - Huron OPP ARSON INVESTIGATION - CLINTON An investigation by the Huron County Ontario Provin- cial Police (OPP) Crime Unit and the Office of the Ontario Fire Marshal into the cause of a recent structure fire in down- town Clinton has determined the cause to be arson. Just before 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, August 28th, 2016 Huron OPP and Central Huron Fire Department members responded to the fire scene located on Albert Street between Ontario Street & Rattenbury Street East. A two-storey, yellow -brick building built in the 1880's sustained significant interior damage to some of the vacant and occupied upper- level apartments. In addi- tion, some of the lower -level commercial properties sus- tained smoke and water damage. At this time a total dollar value of the damages has not been established. Central Huron Fire Depart- ment and Huron OPP Mem- bers returned to the original fire scene during the early morning hours on both August 29th and August 30th. On each occasion, small fires had to be put down by the attending fire crews. Investi- gators believe at least one of these subsequent fires was set intentionally. OPP Forensic Identifica- tion Services (FIS) also attended the scene to assist with the investigation. Investigators would like to speak with anyone that may have information about this crime. Should you have information please contact the Huron County OPP Crime Unit direct by calling (519) 524-8314 or 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1 -800- 222 -TIPS (8477), where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000. OPP REPORT DEADLI- EST LABOUR DAY WEEK- END IN 20 YEARS While the data is prelimi- nary, the OPP is reporting 12 road fatalities, one marine fatality and one off-road vehicle death over the long weekend, marking the dead- liest Labour Day Long Week- end in OPP-patrolled juris- dictions in 20 years. Tragically, one of the fatal incidents involved a single - vehicle crash in Northwestern Ontario that took the lives of four of the vehicle occupants. The OPP also conducted a robust Distracted Driving Campaign over the long weekend. 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In spite of these efforts, the OPP laid close to 800 dis- tracted/inattentive driving charges against drivers who jeopardized the safety of inno- cent men, women and chil- dren who took to the roads to enjoy the last summer long weekend before the start of a new school year. Huron County drivers took heed the message on the dan- gers of Distracted Driving however the message to Slow Down didn't register with numerous drivers. A look at the charges laid over the long - weekend by Huron OPP: • Distracted Driving Charges -1 • Seatbelt Charges - 4 • Speeding Charges -127 • Racing Charges - 4 • Marine Offences - 6 • Alcohol Warn Range Suspensions - 3 • Impaired Driving Charges - 0 While the OPP conducts focused enforcement cam- paigns every year, officers enforce distracted driving and other traffic laws 365 days a year. This latest cam- paign brings the total num- ber of distracted driving charges laid to date this year to over 8,800. OPP Community Satis- faction Survey: 98 Per Cent Feel very safe The 2016 Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Sat- isfaction Survey results are now available and reveal that more than 98 per cent of respondents feel 'very safe' or 'safe' in their communities. A total of 96% feel 'very satisfied' or 'satisfied' with the overall quality of services provided by the OPP. Earlier this year, 1,000 citi- zens from across the prov- ince were randomly selected and asked to participate in a survey to measure public opinion about the services delivered by the OPP. The full results of the 2016 survey are available, in Eng- lish and French, on the OPP website at www.opp.ca. Those who participated in the survey were asked about issues such as highway safety, traffic enforcement, contact with the OPP, service delivery and even how the OPP investigates crime. The survey is conducted annually to measure public opinion in communities throughout the province. The Sun setting on summer season Troy Patterson/Editor The weekend saw some people in the water and many visitors still up at Point Clark, where they were taking in the colourful sunsets that come in September. Pictured: The sun shines in between the Point Clark Lighthouse and building on Sept. 9, 2016. information collected is useful in helping the OPP set out goals and objectives to improve on the services it delivers to all Ontario communities. The information was col- lected by a research consult- ant, R.A. Malatest & Associ- ates Ltd., which was retained by the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Ser- vices. The information is treated confidentially and the names, telephone numbers, and addresses of those sur- veyed are not included in the results provided to the OPP. The next provincial survey is scheduled to begin in Jan- uary 2017. Unemployment rate in region increases by close to 1°A) in August The unemployment rate for Both the Goods -producing Services -producing sector. the Strafford -Bruce Peninsula (+700) and Services-produc- The most job growth was in economic region increased to ing (+300) sectors saw job Other services (except public 5.1% in August from 4.2% the numbers climb marginally. administration) (+1,600) and previous month, the first The Goods -producing sec- Information, culture and increase since March this year. tor had the most gains in Agri- technology (+700). Losses This increase is higherthanthe culture (+1,400), with slight were seen in Public adminis- province which saw its unem- gains in Construction (+200). tration (-700), Professional, ployment rise from 6.5% inJuly Losses were felt in Manufac- scientific and technical ser - to 6.9% inAugust. turing (-300), while Utilities vices (-600) and Health care In our region, job numbers remained constant. Numbers and social assistance (-200). increased by 1,000, from for this sector will not tally In August Bruce Power 142,700 to 143,700 in August. because of suppression of data announced a partnership with This growth was driven by a in Forestry, fishing, mining, fourOntariocollegestohelpere- gain of 2,000 in full-time quarrying, oil and gas. ate a qualified labour pooL work, offset with a loss of Educational services lost "This is good news forpoten- 1,000 in part-time work the most jobs (-1,500) in the tial workers. Now they have concrete information about how to better prepare for oppor- tunities that will arise at Bmce Power;' said Gemma Mendez - Smith, executive director at the Four County Labour Market PlanningBoard. Following labour market events is keyto helpingjob seekers understandwheretheopportuni- ties (short, medium, long term) mightbeintheregion'slocalwm- munities. These local and regionallabourmaiketeventsand announcements can comple- mentyour job search and career exploration. Reid's Corners Women's Institute recaps a busy summer Reid's Corners Women's Institute has been busy all summer, starting with serving lemonade and cookies on July 22 on the porch of the Log Cabin at the Bruce County Museum in Southampton. On Aug. 18, the Alzheimer's Tea was held at the Pine River United Church which to date brought in almost $500 for the Alzheimer's Society Grey Bruce. Ruth Anne Robinson gave a presentation on the Rural Women Health Support Initia- tive which provides trainedvol- unteers to support Caregivers in Grey and Bruce Counties. Anyone interested in know- ing more can contact them at 1-844-868-4455 as there is no fees for this program. Several of our members along with Women's Institute members from Purple Grove and Bervie arranged and par- ticipated in the Ladies Tent on Aug. 20-21 at the Bruce County Heritage Farm Show, south of Paisley. Many of the other Bruce County Branches assisted to make the weekend one that heard 15 speakers at the tent. If you missed is this year, we look forward to hav- ing you join us next August. Planning is underway for the Ripley -Huron Fall Fair group display and food booth with our monthly meeting at 7 p.m. on Sept. 21 at Pine River United Church on Highway 21. Those inter- ested in learning more about Women's Institute can give our president Mrs. Brenda Ramsdale a call at 519-396- 0014 for more information.