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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2013-08-29, Page 9THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, AUGUST 29, 2013. PAGE 9. Brussles Tigers down Brewers 9-3 while on the roadDennis Dewar gave up just four hits on Aug. 20 as the Brussels Tigers defeated the Walton Brewers in a Huron County Fastball League contest played at the Walton ballpark. Dewar had a perfect game going until the fifth inning when Matt Shortreed rapped out a single. The Tigers scored single runs in every inning but the sixth, when they scored three. The Brewers scored all three of their runs in the bottom of the fifth inning.Steve Scholl connected for a three-run inside-the-park home run in thesixth inning for the Tigers. Brian McArter connected for a triple and a pair of singles, with Gene Johnson and Scott McTavish each hitting a pair of doubles. Shawn Daw hit a double and single, with Wade Stephenson getting a double. Adam Corbett rapped out a pair of singles, with Sean Johnston getting one single. Scott Cox hit a two-run home run for the Brewers. Barry Young had an RBI single with Shortreed and Paul Dolmage also getting singles.Dewar went the distance on themound for the Tigers, Cox went thedistance for the Brewers. Veteran player Jason Kellington said Dewar threw a great game for the Tigers. “We received some great hitting,” he said. “It was a great team effort.” Veteran Walton player Paul Dolmage said their pitcher threw well. “Our pitcher threw a decent game,” he said. He added that Brussels had a couple of key hits in the game. Out, no wait, safe! The Walton Brewers took on the Brussels Tigers on Tuesday last week. The Brewers were unable to stand up to the vicious bats of the Tigers and were mauled 9-3. (Jim Brown photo) The Wingham Golf and Curling Club enjoyed another great week of summer and are looking forward to a busy fall. In golf action the Tuesday ladies had their nine-hole competition for the Wilma Kerr trophy. Around 20 ladies played throughout the day with Debbie Currie coming out on top taking home the trophy. The winner of the longest putt prize was Ann Ross. The Wednesday senior men had 25 golfers thank the girls for letting them play on Tuesday ladies day. Don Bone once again took low gross honours with a solid 36. Bone also claimed low net with Ed Daer, second and Jamie Sanderson, third. Harry George was winner of the longest putt while Sanderson took home the closest to the pin. Wednesday, Aug. 21 the club held the annual FM 94.5 The Bull day at the club. This is a great day for non- members to enjoy a round of golf and share some casual fun and laughs. The Thursday men had another great turnout as 64 golfers hit the links. Jason Goodall returned to form with a great round of 37 to take low round of the night. The winners of the closest to the pin were Ray Walker and Lloyd Erb with Joel Watson, Roger Lloyd, Mark Gibson and Muzz Coghlin claiming longest putt awards. The hidden score winners were Ryan Chambers, Brian Carr and Bruce Skillen. The annual John Mallick Memorial senior tournament is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 11. There is still lots of room available for golfers who would like to take part in this event in memory of a great past member. Tuesday, Aug. 20 the Wingham Golf and Curling Club held the “celebration of life” for the late Bob Ruttan. Close to 150 family and friends gathered in the dining lounge to pay their respects. Bob Ruttan was a well-respected, hard-working local businessman who was very active in the community and will be truly missed by the town of Wingham. Chip and a Putt – By Bruce Skinn Huron East man on motorcycle killed in collision On Friday, Aug. 23 at approximately 9:45 p.m. members of the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a two vehicle collision at the intersection of Kinburn Line and Summerhill Road in Kinburn. Investigation revealed that a Chevrolet Astro van was travelling east bound on Summerhill Road. The van proceeded to cross the intersection of Kinburn Line after having stopped at the stop sign. A fast moving north bound Yamaha motorcycle travelling on Kinburn Line struck the passenger side rear corner of the Astro van. The impact resulted in the motorcycle operator being thrown from his machine. The motorcycle operator was transported to the Seaforth Community Hospital where he was pronounced deceased. He has been identified as Dean Haycock, a 22- year-old Huron East resident. The driver and lone occupant of the Astro van was transported to Clinton Public Hospital from where he was transported to the London Victoria Hospital with serious injuries. To allow for the OPP Western Region Traffic Collision Investigation Unit to safely complete its investigation into this collision, Kinburn Line between Bridge Road and Winthrop Road, as well as Summerhill Road between Burns Line and Division Line was closed until approximately 3 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 24. JEWELLERY STOLEN IN B&E Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers were dispatched to a rural residence on Amberley Rd., west of Bluevale on Thursday, Aug. 15 after the homeowner discovered a break-in. It appeared that between 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. on the date in question, unknown person(s) forced open the side door of the residence and gained entry into the home. The home was rummaged through and easily transportable items such as jewelry and cash were taken. Police say a light brown vehicle was observed near the home during the time of the break-in. Anyone with information about this break-in and theft is requested to contact the Huron County OPP at 1-888-310- 1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), and you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000. UNSAFE VEHICLE FOUND A speeding driver ended up without a vehicle following a traffic stop last Saturday. On Aug. 10 at 12:47 p.m. a Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer spotted a grey Nissan Pathfinder speeding westbound on Howick- Turnberry Road. The vehicle’s speed was clocked at 110km/h, 30 km/h over the 80km/h zone speed limit. Through further discussion it was discovered that the licence plates were not authorized to the Pathfinder. In addition, it was observed the vehicle had several mechanical and safety deficiencies. As a result, a 42-year-old man from Morris-Turnberry has been charged with Speeding, Use Plates Not Authorized for Vehicle and Operate Unsafe Vehicle. He has a court appearance scheduled for Provincial Offences Court in Goderich on Oct. 8. The vehicle was towed from the scene. E-BIKER CRASHES, FOUND DUI Shortly after 4 p.m. on Aug. 12 Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers were dispatched to Orchard Line near Black’s Point Road in Central Huron for a single motor vehicle collision involving an Electric Bicycle (E- Bike). Witnesses reported the driver of the E-Bike was travelling southbound on Orchard Line when he lost control and drove into the south side ditch. Officers arrived on scene and determined the driver had been drinking alcohol. He was displaying signs of impairment and was arrested for Impaired Driving. He was transported to the Huron OPP Detachment for breath tests. He provided two samples of his breath; both of his samples were above the legal limit. The driver was uninjured from the collision. A 64-year-old man, from Central Huron has been charged with Impaired Driving and Drive Motor Vehicle Over 80 Milligrams of Alcohol. He appeared in the Ontario Court of Justice in Goderich on Aug. 14. 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