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The Lucknow Sentinel, 2016-10-12, Page 7Police - Huron OPP SHOTGUN STOLEN FROM PICKUP Huron County OPP officers are currently investigating the theft of a 12 gauge shotgun that was stolen from a pickup truck this past weekend. On Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016 Huron County OPP Officers were contacted by the owner of the pickup truck. Officers learned the victim parked his GMC Sierra pickup truck around 12:30 p.m. at the Hullett Provincial Wildlife Area located on Summerhill Road. He went for a walk and returned a couple hours later whereupon he noticed a window had been smashed out of his truck. Those responsible entered into the truck and stole a 12 gauge semi-automatic shot- gun and a medium sized camouflaged bag that con- tained two and a half boxes of shotgun shells & a lanyard with various duck calls. The stolen shotgun is described as a mossy oak camo coloured Browning Maxus with a 12" long barrel. It had been stored inside a camo cloth bag with a cable lock through the action The stolen shotgun is val- ued at approximately $1800. Note: Leaving Any Class of Firearm in an Unattended Vehicle: • Lock non -restricted fire- arms and locked containers carrying restricted or pro- hibited firearms in the trunk or in a similar lockable compai Intent. • If the vehicle does not have a trunk or lockable compartment, put firearms and firearm containers out of sight inside the vehicle and lock the vehicle. • If you are in a remote wilderness area and cannot lock your non -restricted fire- arms inside your vehicle, unload them and put them out of sight. Attach a secure locking device to the fire- arms unless they are needed for predator control. Anyone with information should call police or Crime Stoppers at 1 -800 -222 -TIPS (8477) CHEVROLET SUBUR- BAN STOLEN — KEYS LEFT IN THE VEHICLE Huron County OPP is investigating another stolen vehicle occurrence where the owner failed to remove the keys out of the vehicle. Sometime between 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 5 and 6:30 a.m. on Oct. 6 a Chevrolet Subur- ban was stolen from an address located on Bluewa- ter Veteran's Highway in Ashfield-Colborne- OPP supplied photo This Chevrolet Suburban was stolen from an address located on Bluewater Veteran's Highway in Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh sometime between Oct. 5-6, 2016. Wawanosh. The ignition key was left in the vehicle and the doors were left unlocked. The stolen vehicle is described as a dark blue 1999 Chevrolet Suburban with dark tinted rear win- dows. A photo of the actual vehicle is attached. At this time, a dollar value for the vehicle has not been determined. LATE FOR SCHOOL DRIVER CHARGED WITH RACING A local high school stu- dent has been charged with Racing after he was pulled over on his way to school this week. At approximately 8:45 a.m. on Oct. 5, 2016 a Huron County OPP officer spotted a Chevrolet Silverado travel- ling westbound on Huron Road (Highway 8) just east of Clinton at a high rate of speed. The investigating officer activated his RADAR and was able to confirm the speed of the racing vehicle to be travelling at 142 km/h in a posted 80 km/h zone. The driver was subse- quently stopped and charged. A 16 -year-old male driver from Bluewater has been charged with Racing. He will have to answer to his charge at Provincial Offences Act Court in Goderich on Dec. 6, 2016 JUSTICE COMMITTEE AIMS TO EDUCATE WITH UPCOMING DRUG FORUM If you have no clue what a "Bong" is, or what a hit of "E" looks like or if you think "Ice" is only for skating on, then you may want to set aside the evening of Oct. 19, 2016 on the calendar. The Ministry of the Attor- ney General's Huron County Youth Justice Com- mittee Program is hosting an upcoming Drug Educa- tion Forum in Goderich on Oct. 19, 2016 between 7-9 Former OPG senior VP named president and CEO of Nuclear Waste Management Organization The Nuclear Waste Man- agement Organization (NWMO) has named Laurie Swami its new President and CEO. Effective Nov. 14, 2016, Swami takes the role after a 30 -year career at Ontario Power Generation (OPG), most recently as Senior Vice - President of Decommission- ing and Nuclear Waste Management. "Ms. Swami's extensive experience makes her the ideal leader for the NWMO;" said Board Chair Wayne Robbins. "She brings a deep understanding and appreci- ation of both the technical rigour and social responsi- bility associated with safely managing used nuclear fuel." Ms. Swami joins the NWMO after a 30 -year career at Ontario Power Generation (OPG), most recently as Sen- ior Vice -President of Decom- missioning and Nuclear Waste Management. Her responsibilities included implementing OPG's low- and intermediate -level nuclear waste deep geologic repository and overseeing operation of nuclear waste management facilities. Ms. Swami will lead the NWMO as it continues to implement Adaptive Phased Management, Canada's plan for the safe, long-term man- agement of used nuclear fuel. The plan requires used fuel to be contained and iso- lated in a deep geological repository. The organization is currently implementing a site selection process to identify a safe location in an area with an informed and willing host. "I have long been impressed with the calibre of the NWMO team and believe strongly in its work," said Ms. Swami. "I am excited to have the opportunity to be part of Canada's plan, and look for- ward to working collabora- tively with the many munici- pal, First Nation and Metis communities involved in the site selection process, as well as the various levels of gov- ernment staying abreast of the NWMO's work:' Ms. Swami steps into this role following the successful tenure of outgoing President and CEO Ken Nash. Mr. Nash announced earlier this year that he was stepping down following a 42 -year career in the nuclear sector, including 10 years leading the NWMO. Mr. Robbins will act as interim President and CEO until Ms. Swami assumes the role. "Under Mr. Nash's direction, the NWMO has made tremen- dous progress in implement- ing its mandate using an approach that is widely respected in Canada and around the world," said Mr. Robbins. "The Board has every confidence this momentum will continue in the months and years to come." She began her career at OPG in 1986 and has held various roles with increasing responsibility in the Nuclear Division. Her responsibilities also included overseeing NWMO photo Laurie Swami takes over as the Nuclear Waste Management Organizatio (NWMO) president and CEO on Nov. 14, 2016. operation of OPG's nuclear waste management facilities, as well as implementing OPG's low- and intermedi- ate -level nuclear waste deep geologic repository. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Chemistry from Queen's Uni- versity and a Master of Busi- ness Administration from the Schulich School of Business. Ms. Swami is a member of the Board of Governors for the University of Ontario Institute of Technology. Wednesday, October 12, 2016 • Lucknow Sentinel 7 p.m. at the Salvation Army located at 303 Suncoast Drive East. A special presentation by a member of the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Drug Action Team (CDAT) will give parents, youth workers, teachers and any other interested community members the information they need to know when it comes to drugs. This visual presentation will touch on relevant topics such as: Drug Identification, The Effects of Drugs on the Body, Drug Paraphernalia, Prescription Misuse & Abuse, Street Lingo, Emerg- ing Drugs and Safety Con- cerns. Huron OPP will also have on hand interactive alcohol and marihuana "Fatal Vision" goggles. These goggles are designed to simulate some of the cognitive and physi- cal effects of impairment by alcohol and marihuana. Additionally, the Huron County Health Unit will have resources available for par- enting youth and how par- ents can prevent or delay underage drinking. "One of our goals with the Drug Education Forum is to engage parents and arm them with as much informa- tion as possible on a topic that isn't common knowl- edge for most," Huron County Youth Justice Committee hair and Huron County Crown Attorney, Teresa Don- nelly. "With some increased awareness and knowledge, parents will be in a better position to identify the warn- ing signs of illicit drug use. It is very difficult to have a con- versation with your son or daughter if you don't know the language or have any idea what they are talking about. This is an excellent opportu- nity to get informed on a topic that touches so many of our youth today:' "We know drug traffickers and distributers can reach into our communities, large and small," said Huron OPP Detachment Commander, Inspector Jason Younan. "We also understand the serious and devastating impacts of the illegal use and abuse of drugs can have on a commu- nity's safety and well-being. With that being said, we are very pleased to have the opportunity to partner with the Youth Justice Committee to bring this informative Drug Education Forum to the residents of Huron County. Collaboratively with our community partners, citizens and neighbours we can build safer and healthier communities." Seating is limited, so the public is asked to RSVP prior to Oct. 17 to david.duncan@ start.ca Iucknowsentinel.com Opening Balance Receipts The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 309 Poppy Trust Account Wreaths Poppy Drive Donations Account Interest Miscellaneous Account Total ACCOUNT TOTAL Expenses Campaign Expenses Veterans' Comforts Service Bureau Youth Education Bursaries Other Donations Subtract Total $1035.00 $2623.50 $75 $3733.50 $462.75 $505.56 $360.00 $1328.31 BALANCE SEPTEMBER 30, 2016 $3681.79 $7415.29 $6086.98