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Sault Ste. Marie Detachment RELEASE: Friday, 09 May, 2008 12:35 P.M. MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION AND ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE LAUNCH 5^TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE “STASH YOUR TRASH PROGRAM” ANTI-LITTER CAMPAIGN Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., The Ministry of Transportation in co-operation with the Ontario Provincial Police is once again providing sites for disposal of in-vehicle litter. The program will commence Friday May 16, 2008 and run until the Thanksgiving weekend. The Stash Your Trash program is located between Wawa and Sault Ste Marie. There are 13 signed sites with special containers for disposal of your in-vehicle litter. The sites are not meant for the disposal of household waste. Misuse of the sites in the past has resulted in strewn trash from bags ripped open by animals and in extreme cases human encounters with bears. Sites have been closed in the past due to misuse and are subject to permanent closure where misuse is excessive. This year two businesses in the program area have agreed to assist with the program. The Canadian Carver and Voyageur Lodge and Cookhouse are helping sponsor the production of the vehicle litter bag. Individual bags will be available while quantities last from the two businesses, the Wawa Tourist Information centre, the gate houses at Lake Superior and Pancake Provincial Parks, the Sault Ste Marie Tourist Information centre and the local MTO office. O.P.P. officers will also be handing out bags at various events. Some tips for items that are not appropriate for the sites include: Building materials Tires Furniture Propane tanks Household garbage Items that are meant for the program include: Fast food containers Coffee cups Snack containers The Ministry of Transportation and the O.P.P. will work together to identify offenders who are caught littering on the Highway. Littering under the Highway Traffic Act of Ontario carries a fine of $110.00. Everyone can help by calling the OPP if you see road users littering. The toll free number to call the OPP is 1-888-310-1122. You can also contact the OPP free of charge on a cell phone by pressing *OPP (*667). The M.T.O and the O.P.P encourage all road users to take ownership and responsibility of the environment and your trash. Road users between Sault Ste. Marie and Wawa will again have highly visible and easily accessible disposal sites beside the highway. LET’S ALL BE PART OF THE SOLUTION – NOT PART OF THE PROBLEM STASH YOUR TRASH! Present in photo (left to right): OPP Cst. Monique Baker, Jerry Demers (Canadian Carver), Ken Mitchell (MTO), Bryan Tholberg (MTO), Lance Knox (MTO), Cheryl Ralston (MTO). (Left to right): Cheryl Ralston (MTO), Jerry Demers, Ken Mitchell (MTO), Bryan Tholberg (MTO), Lance Knox (MTO), OPP Cst. Monique Baker (Left to right): Gerry Demers (Canadian Carver) and Frank O’Connor (Voyageur Lodge) co-sponsors of the vehicle litter bags. 30 - Cst. Monique Baker Community Service / Media Relations Ontario Provincial Police Sault Ste Marie Detachment Phone: 1-888-310-1122 Fax: 705-945-6797 e-mail: Monique.baker@ontario.ca Sault Ste. Marie Detachment RELEASE: Monday, 05 May 2008 3:45 p.m. RANGER LAKE BRIDGE RE-OPENED Curtis Twp., The O.P.P. would like to advise motorists that Highway 556 is now open in both directions to motorists and pedestrian traffic. The bridge has completed being inspected by the Ministry of Transportation and the barriers have been removed. 30 - Cst. Monique Baker Community Service Officer Ontario Provincial Police Sault Ste Marie Detachment Phone: 1-888-310-1122 Fax: 705-945-6797 e-mail: Monique.baker@ontario.ca SAULT STE. MARIE DETACHMENT RELEASE: Monday, 05 May 2008 10:00 A.M. SEVEN SEASONAL HOMES BROKEN INTO Aweres Twp., Ont., Sometime between Thursday May 1^st and Saturday, May 3^rd seven seasonal homes in the 300 block of Island View Road in Aweres Township were broken into. Three homes were ransacked and five homes had items stolen. Stolen items included alcohol, groceries, gasoline, fishing lures, tackle boxes, a cordless drill, a chainsaw, and cash. Anyone with any information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or the local Sault Ste. Marie OPP detachment at 1-888-310-1122. ASSAULT ALLEGTIONS BEING INVESTIGATED Vankoughnet Twp., Ont., Ontario Provincial Police are investigating an assault against a male and a female that allegedly occurred the evening of Friday, May 2^nd, 2008. The victims had attended a party at a residence on Highway 552 east in Vankoughnet Township when a physical confrontation occurred between two males and the male and female victim. The male and female both attended the Sault Area Hospital with minor injuries to the facial area. The investigation is continuing. PAINT BALLER’S NABBED BY BUILDING OWNER Laird Twp., Ont., On Sunday afternoon, around 12: 00 p.m. a building owner who happened to be in the area of Town Line West observed 6 youths using a paint ball gun on his storage building. There were approximately 12 paint ball shots to the side of the building. This had happened on several previous occasions. Police attended and spoke with the owner. At the request of the owner, it was agreed that the youths would clean up the building and not face Mischief charges. 30 - Cst. Monique Baker Community Service Officer Ontario Provincial Police Sault Ste Marie Detachment Phone: 1-888-310-1122 Fax: 705-945-6797 e-mail: Monique.baker@ontario.ca Sault Ste. Marie Detachment RELEASE: Friday, 02 May 2008 10:30 a.m. INVITATION TO ALL MEDIA MTO AND OPP LAUNCH 5^TH YEAR ANNIVERSAY OF THE STASH YOUR TRASH PROGRAM Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., The Sault Ste. Marie and Wawa detachments of the Ontario Provincial Police are pitching in to help the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) with the anti-litter campaign along the Highway 17 corridor North of Sault Ste. Marie, now into its 5^th year. There are 13 signed sites with special containers for disposal of in-vehicle litter. This year two local businesses have agreed to assist with the program. The CANADIAN CARVER and the VOYAGEUR LODGE and COOKHOUSE are helping sponsor the production of the vehicle litter bags. Misuse of the sites in the past has resulted in strewn trash from bags ripped open by animals and in extreme cases human encounters with bears. This year, new and improved “animal proof” containers are being used. I would like to invite all media to attend an “ON SITE” media conference, scheduled to take place as follows: WHEN: FRIDAY, MAY 9^TH @ 10:OO A.M. WHERE: Ministry of Transportation “Stash your Trash” site located north of Sixth Line on Highway 17. Representatives of the MTO, OPP, and the two local sponsors will be on site to answer any questions and provide a photo opportunity. The first trash barrel will be installed at that time by the MTO. Refreshments will be provided so we can all “stash our trash”! Please R.S.V.P. by Tuesday, May 6^th, 2008 either by e-mail or telephone. Looking forward to hearing from you. 30 - Cst. Monique Baker Community Service Officer Ontario Provincial Police Sault Ste Marie Detachment Phone: 1-888-310-1122 Fax: 705-945-6797 e-mail: Monique.baker@ontario.ca Sault Ste. Marie Detachment RELEASE: Friday, 02 May, 2008 11:35 a.m. UPDATE ON HIGHWAY 556 ROAD CLOSURE Curtis Twp., Ont., The Sault Ste. Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police would like to remind all motorists that Highway 556 is STILL closed at the Ranger Lake bridge due to high water levels and dangerous bridge conditions. The bridge is closed to all vehicle and pedestrian traffic. There is no access to Highway 129 as the bridge at Ranger Lake cannot be crossed. The OPP advise motorists to take another route. There are no detours around the bridge closure. Side roads are impassable due to soft ground and heavy mud and water. It is anticipated that the bridge will be closed for several more days. - 30 - Cst. Monique Baker Community Service Officer Ontario Provincial Police Sault Ste Marie Detachment Phone: 705-945-6833 Fax: 705-945-6797 e-mail: Monique.baker@ontario.ca Sault Ste. Marie Detachment RELEASE: Friday, 02 May, 2008 08:10 a.m. VEHICLE ROLLOVER Macdonald Twp., Ont., A vehicle traveling westbound on Highway 17 in Macdonald Township near Calabogie Road struck a light standard on the North side of the road, skidded and rolled over in the North ditch coming to rest on its’ roof. The collision occurred around 8:15 p.m. yesterday evening. The female driver was taken by ambulance to Sault Area hospital with minor injuries. The 1992 Silver Saturn she was driving had to be towed. - 30 - Cst. Monique Baker Community Service Officer Ontario Provincial Police Sault Ste Marie Detachment Phone: 1-888-310-1122 Fax: 705-945-6797 e-mail: Monique.baker@ontario.ca Sault Ste. Marie Detachment RELEASE: Thursday, 01 May 2008 08:30 a.m. OLAR SUBDIVISION ROAD RE-OPENED Pennefather Twp., Ont., Olar Subdivision Road has been re-opened. It had been closed due to flooding. DO NOT DRIVE WITH OPEN LIQUOR Fenwick Twp., Officers from the Sault Ste. Marie detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police were on patrol yesterday evening on Highway 17 in Fenwick Township when they observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed. The vehicle was stopped and upon speaking with the driver, an open bottle of Rum was observed in the vehicle. Charged with driving a motor vehicle with an unsealed container of liquor under the Liquor License Act of Ontario is 25 year old Anthony BONIFERRO of Bristol Place in Sault Ste. Marie. - 30 - Cst. Monique Baker Community Service Officer Ontario Provincial Police Sault Ste Marie Detachment Phone: 1-888-310-1122 Fax: 705-945-6797 e-mail: Monique.baker@ontario.ca Sault Ste. Marie Detachment RELEASE: Wed. 30 April 2008 10:15 a.m. UPDATE ON HIGHWAY 556 ROAD CLOSURE Curtis Twp., Ont., The Sault Ste. Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police would like to remind all motorists that Highway 556 is still closed at Ranger Lake due to high water levels and dangerous bridge conditions. Local traffic to the west of Ranger Lake is being permitted. There is no access to Highway 129 as the bridge at Ranger Lake cannot be crossed. The OPP advise motorists to take another route. There are no detours around the bridge closure. Side roads are impassable due to soft ground and heavy mud and water. - 30 - Cst. Monique Baker Community Service Officer Ontario Provincial Police Sault Ste Marie Detachment Phone: 705-945-6833 Fax: 705-945-6797 e-mail: Monique.baker@ontario.ca Sault Ste. Marie Detachment RELEASE: 30 April 2008 08:10 a.m. ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE SPRING SEATBELT CAMPAIGN COMES TO AN END Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., The Sault Ste. Marie detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police checked more than 3000 vehicles during the annual spring seatbelt initiative which ended this past Sunday night. Locally, 23 charges were laid against drivers, and 5 charges were laid against passengers for not buckling up. These numbers are up from the same time in 2007 where 11 drivers were charged and 2 charges were laid against passengers for not buckling up. Last year, 117 people were killed on roads patrolled by the OPP as a result of not being buckled up. There are still drivers out there who don’t get it. The few seconds it takes to buckle up could be the difference between living and dying if you are involved in a collision. ITEMS STOLEN AT CAMP Dennis Twp, Ont., A camp on Lakeshore Drive in Dennis Township was broken into sometime since the 23^rd April, 2008. Stolen items included a 27 inch television and DVD player, a 5500 watt Honda Generator and some smaller power tools including a plunge router. Anyone with any information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or the Sault Ste. Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police a 1-888-310-1122. - 30 - Cst. Monique Baker Community Service Officer Ontario Provincial Police Sault Ste Marie Detachment Phone: 705-945-6833 Fax: 705-945-6797 e-mail: Monique.baker@ontario.ca Sault Ste. Marie Detachment RELEASE: Tues 29^th of April 08 5pm Hwy 556 Ranger Lake Rd Closed at Ranger Lake Sault Ste Marie, Ont., The Sault Ste Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police is wanting to advise the public that Hwy 556 – known as The Ranger Lake Rd is closed at the bridge near the Ministry of Natural Resources Fire Base. Due to high water levels on Ranger Lake and heavy run off into the river the structural safety of the bridge is not known. Hence the Hwy will be closed until the bridge is properly examined. Hwy 556 is in good condition and passable to the bridges location but access across the bridge will not be permitted under any circumstances. Sergeant Robert Fremlin Ontario Provincial Police Sault Ste Marie Detachment Phone: 705-945-6833 Fax: 705-945-6797 Sault Ste. Marie Detachment RELEASE: Tuesday 29^th April 2008 08:40 a.m. BUILDING VANDALIZED IN SEARCHMONT Gaudette Twp., Ont., Between Thursday April 24^th and Sunday April 27^th St. Hubert’s Roman Catholic Church on Highway 532 in Searchmont was broken into. The lock to the Church was broken and entered into. Once inside all the windows and lights were smashed and furniture and hymn books vandalized. The property had recently been purchased by a local resident and the Church was no longer operational. Anyone with any information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 10800-222-8477 or the Sault Ste. Marie OPP Detachment at 1-888-310-1122. - 30 - Cst. Monique Baker Community Service Officer Ontario Provincial Police Sault Ste Marie Detachment Phone: 705-945-6833 Fax: 705-945-6797 e-mail: Monique.baker@ontario.ca
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