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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News Record, 2014-07-16, Page 13OPP NEWS BRIEFS HURON TWP - On June 26, 2014 at 8:57 pm, mem- bers of the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a fail to remain crash involving a bicycle on Concession 12 in Huron Township. The involved vehicle wasn't at the scene when officers arrived. The cyclist continues to recover in hospital after being air lifted for treat- ment of serious, but non- life threatening injuries. OPP Technical Traffic Collision Investigation unit and OPP Forensic Identifi- cation unit are assisting the South Bruce OPP with this investigation. Investigators are look- ing to speak with the driver of an International Eagle, straight truck or transport truck. The truck will have damage around the passenger side head- light and the driver may not be aware of the crash. The South Bruce OPP is requesting anyone with information that can assist police to call 1-888-310- 1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800- 222-8477 (TIPS) or send a web -tip to crimestop-gb.org, where you may be eligible to Wednesday, July 16, 2014 • News Record 13 receive a cash reward of up to $2,000. MORRIS-TURNBERRY - An impaired driver has been charged after a two vehicle collision. Just before 1:30 a.m. on July 6, 2014 Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers were dispatched to the collision scene located on St. Michael's Road at Clyde Line. OPP officers arrived and were able to determine the driver of Ford F-150 pickup was travelling eastbound on St. Michael's Road when he sideswiped a Pontiac Fire- bird as he was attempting to pass. The driver of the Ford pickup proceeded to lose control of his truck where- upon his truck entered the ditch and rolled. The pickup driver and his passenger sus- tained minor injuries from the collision. Officers spoke with the driver of the Ford pickup and noted the driver had consumed alcohol and was displaying signs that he was impaired by alco- hol. He was arrested for Impaired Driving and was transported to the Huron OPP Detachment for breath tests. He provided two samples of his breath illgA" OPEN HOUSE 79217 Orchard Line RR2 Goderich Open Wed. -Sat. July 16 - Aug 16 • l Oam-4pm 519-482-3664 to a qualified Intoxilizer Technician and both read- ings were over the legal limit. As a result, a 22 year old male from Morris -Turn - berry has been charged with Impaired Operation and Drive Motor Vehicle with Over 80 Milligrams of Alcohol. He has been released from custody with a court date sched- uled for July 28, 2014 at the Ontario Court of Jus- tice - Goderich. CENTRAL HURON - A 38 year old driver is now facing charges of Racing and Drive a Motor Vehicle With Over 80 Milligrams of Alcohol following a traf- fic stop Friday afternoon. On July 4, 2014 shortly before 6:00 p.m. a West Region Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) traffic unit member observed the driver of Dodge Dakota racing 50 km/h over the posted 80 km/h speed limit on Bluewater Veter- an's Highway. The pickup truck was stopped on Bluewater Veter- an's Highway near Kitchig- ami Road and upon speak- ing with the driver the officer noted the driver had been consuming alcohol. A roadside screening test was completed and the driver registered a fail. He was transported to the Huron OPP detachment for breath tests and both tests regis- tered above the legal limit. As a result, a 38 year old male from Sarnia, ON has been charged with Drive Motor Vehicle with Over 80 Milligrams of Alcohol and Race a Motor Vehicle. He has been released from custody with a court date scheduled for July 28, 2014 at the Ontario Court of Justice - Goderich. MORRIS-TURNBERRY - Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers are currently investigating the theft of a Yamaha ATV that was sto- len on July 2, 2014 at 4:45 a.m.. A Stone School Road home owner reported he was sleeping when he was awakened by the sound of an All -Ter- rain Vehicle (ATV) driving around his property. He checked for his ATVs that were parked near his garage and noticed one of his ATVs was missing. He yelled at two suspects that were getting ready to take off on another ATV. One of the suspects took off SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION 2014 Municipal Elections Act, 1996 FOR THE HURON -PERTH CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD Nomination for the office of school board trustee One (1) person to be elected to represent the electoral district of the Town of Goderich, Township of Howick, Wards of: Clinton, Colborne, Hullett, Turnberry, Wingham, Morris, Blyth, East Wawanosh, West Wawanosh, Goderich, Ashfield Nominations/Registrations may be filed during regular business hours at the office of the Clerk for the Town of Goderich, 57 West Street, Goderich, Ontario N7A 2K5 until Friday. September 12, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. Nominations/Registration papers and full particulars may be obtained at the Municipal Office. A signed consent to the nominations, a declaration of qualification by the candidate, the $100.00 filing fee (cash, money order, debit or certified cheque) and identification of the candidate are required. Electors are hereby given notice that if a greater number of candidates are certified than are required to fill the said offices; an election will be held. Voting Day will be Monday, October 27, 2014. Please be advised that no person who proposes to be a candidate may solicit or accept contributions for election purposes, or incur expenses until that person's nomination has been filed. Dated this 14th Day of July, 2014 Mark Becker. Clerk Carol Watson, Clerk Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh Howick Gary Long, Clerk Brenda Maclsaac, Clerk North Huron Central Huron Nancy Michie, Clerk Morris-Turnberry Larry McCabe, Returning Officer Goderich running and was picked up by the other suspect on the victim's ATV. The stolen ATV is described as a green, 2011 Yamaha, 450 cc engine that has a large plastic compart- ment on the back rack. The suspects are believed to between 14 to 20 years of age. They were dressed in all black cloth- ing and were wearing black helmets. Any person with infor- mation regarding this incident should immedi- ately contact Huron OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or (519) 524-8314. 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. MORRIS-TURNBERRY - Huron County Ontario Pro- vincial Police (OPP) officers are currently investigating the theft of a 2013 Moto Guzzi motorcycle that was stolen from a Brandon Street residence located in Belgrave. Sometime around 2:15 a.m. on June 28, 2014 those responsible attended the property and managed to steal the motorbike that was parked in the laneway. The Moto Guzzi V7 Stone is an all -black, 750 cc engine, with a very loud exhaust. It is commonly described as a cafe style racing bike. The motorcy- cle is valued at approxi- mately $10,000. Any person with infor- mation regarding this incident should immedi- ately contact Huron OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or (519) 524-8314. 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. OPINET. EC Fri &Sat 6:45 & 9:15 Sun - Thur 8:00 $at $, s(,in Mat 41„nu www.movielinks.ca mud 0 l-844-265-3438 Five Generations Helen Turner of Varna recently celebrated her 98th birthday and was presented with a certificate from the Municipality of Bluewater by Mayor Bill Dawson. Earlier this year Helen became a great -great grandmother for the first time to Bryleigh Lynnae Willert, daughter of Blake and Ashley Willert, Lethbridge, Albert. .. Pictured are the five generations -Helen (Anderson) Turner, Ruth (Turner) Willert and son Robert Willert of Bowden, Alberta, Blake Willert, and baby Bryleigh.