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Dazzling dogs
As part of a concentrated effort to bring more visitors to the Elementary School Fair in
Belgrave, the committee behind the event has sought out events and attractions that can
entertain larger audiences. Last year, the group welcomed a reptile show to the grounds and
this year a dog show, featuring rescued dogs trained for agility courses, saw students crowding
around the barriers to catch a glimpse of the canine competitors. (Denny Scott photo)
OPP encourages self -reporting
Huron County residents, do you
know there is another way to report
a minor crime? It's called citizen self
reporting.
It's actually been available
province wide for just over three
years however many people still
aren't "in the know" when
it comes to this easy-to-use online
tool.
The actual usage numbers are still
very low, which is somewhat
surprising considering the amount of
online/mobile usage worldwide.
Huron County Ontario Provincial
Police (OPP) is reminding the public
about their online reporting system
as an alternative to having an officer
attend a scene for a minor incident.
You make the report, at your
convenience, without the need to
attend an OPP Detachment or call
the OPP Provincial
Communications Centre (PCC).
The OPP's citizen self reporting
system is an easy to use internet
reporting tool that can be accessed
from a computer or mobile device
and sent directly to the OPP
anywhere, anytime. Citizen self
reporting provides a convenient and
user-friendly alternative way to
report crime and at the same time it
allows the OPP to be more efficient
with resources. Frontline officers
will be able to focus their efforts on
targeted enforcement initiatives and
crime prevention strategies within
our communities.
Keep in mind, the use of this new
system is completely optional.
Here are the answers to some
questions you may have:
• How do I use the system? To
access the system, go to
www.opp.ca/reporting
• What types of crimes can I
report? Theft under $5,000, Damage
to Property under $5,000, Traffic
Complaints, Theft from vehicles,
Lost or Missing Property. Note:
Only occurrences that do not involve
an injury, suspect or evidence are
applicable.
• Can I use this system in the
event of an emergency? No, do not
use this system. Call 911.
• What if I want to see an officer,
do I have to use the system? If you
prefer, you may still contact the OPP
by phone to make your report and
have an officer attend. The 24 hour
OPP toll-free number is 1-888-310-
1122
• How secure is my information
that I submit online? All information
submitted via the citizen self
reporting system is confidential and
secure from hacking and other forms
of electronic intrusion.
Of course you never want to be a
victim of a crime; however, if you
find yourself needing to make a
report to police you now have
another convenient option. Give it a
try at www.opp.ca/reporting
Letter to the Editor
Support the food bank
THE EDITOR,
In a country as affluent as Canada,
hunger is unacceptable.
In agriculture -rich Huron County,
hunger is unacceptable.
We are working to change the
statistics on hunger with Hunger
Awareness Week.
Here in Huron County, the rise in
need is represented by an increase of
12.5 per cent in visits to area food
banks. There were more than 18,200
visits to the 10 food banks in Huron
County in 2016 with 32 per cent of
those visits serving children.
But we can change this.
During Hunger Awareness Week,
Sept. 18-22, we are drawing the line
on hunger and we encourage all
people to engage.
We hope that people will
participate by visiting our display at
the International Plowing Match in
Walton and sharing their thoughts
on hunger.
We can work to make a difference
for the adults, children, seniors and
families in Huron County who turn
to our food banks for support each
month. By learning about hunger,
we can all change the way we think
about hunger and activate the
changes needed to reduce it.
Mary Ellen Zielman, Executive
Director, Huron County Food
Bank Distribution Centre Inc.
THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2017. PAGE 7.
Mystery item revealed
PEOPLE AROUND
LONDESBORO
By BRENDA
RADFORD
Call
523-4296
The picture of the mystery article
you found in this space last week did
generate a great deal of
conversation. It is a bumper/licence
plate ornament.
The two slots at the bottom line up
with the holes of a licence plate.
Mind you it will only work on
older/antique cars that don't have a
molded bumper.
I expect similar ones have been
noted at the Thresher Reunion in
Blyth in past years. And
now that you know
where it goes you may
have seen other
ornaments over the
years.
I've learned there is
another like this one in
the immediate area.
And I had an interesting
call from Bill Taylor of
Belgrave who stated he
has one of these orna-
ments with Belgrave on
it. Made of a rather light
metal, these ornaments
must have been molded
and done by order. Still
it was an interesting
puzzle for its owner
that has been answered.
Enjoy this marvelous
late summer weather
and enjoy the
International Plowing
Match.
FROM LONDESBORO
Identified
The item above generated a lot of
discussion last week according to
Brenda Radford. It turns out it's a
decorative item meant to sit above a
licence plate. (Fite photo)
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UNIVERSITY INFORMATION PROGRAM
Ontario's 21 universities are coming to
Central Huron Secondary School
165 Princes Street, Clinton
Representatives from all Ontario universities
will be in Clinton at CHSS on Tuesday
September 26, 2017 from 6:00 until 8:30. This
is an opportunity for students and parents to
speak in person with representatives from the
universities.
For further information, please contact:
Linda Doig,
Head of Student Service
Central Huron Secondary School
519-482-3471 ext. 166