HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1999-08-18, Page 9THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18, 1999. PAGE 9.
OPP investigate 2 collisions in Howick Twp,
On Aug. 15 at approximately
7:15 p.m. two vehicles collided on
County Rd. 12 about one km. north
of Wroxeter.
Police said a 1989 Chev
Celebrity driven by Tanya Lorentz,
24, of Kitchener was southbound
when it passed over the centerline
into the path of the northbound
vehicle. She received major injuries
and was transported to Wingham
and District Hospital by ambulance
was later transferred to London
Victoria Hospital in critical
condition. A passenger Owen
Riegling, one, of Kitchener was
taken to hospital, checked over and
released to his parents.
The other driver Sanford Bender,
54, of Wroxeter was driving a 1988
Ford motorhome. He received no
injuries.
The Wingham Fire Department
attended the scene and assisted in
extricating Lorentz from the
vehicle.
The OPP technical traffic
investigator was called to
reconstruct the collision. The OPP
are still investigating the collision
and appreciate any assistance the
public can give.
Anyone who saw the collision or
came across the vehicles before or
just after the collision is asked to
contact the Huron OPP Detachment
at 1-519-524-8314 or call Crime
Stoppers at 1-800-222-8417.
On Aug. 11 around 12:45 a.m. a
single vehicle collision occurred on
County Rd. 28 approximately one-
half km. from County Rd. 34 in
Howick Twp.
A 1991 Lincoln driven by Susan
Hubbard, 31, of Gorrie was
southbound on County Rd. 25
when she hit the loose gravel on the
west side of the road. The vehicle
went out of control skidding across
the roadway and rolled over in the
ditch on the east side of the road.
Hubbard received minor injuries
and was taken to Listowel Hospital
by ambulance for treatment.
Items stolen at motocross races
On Aug. 14 around 5 p.m. a
Security Company officer working
at the motocross event in Walton
reported a theft occurring at a tent
inside the grounds.
The owner of a company called
Two Wheel Motorsport told
investigating officers that sometime
after 10:30 p.m. the previous night
and that morning at 7 a.m. a display
tent was entered and several items
were stolen. Taken were a shift
gear bag, four hats, two furious t-
shirts, two Fox jerseys, three Shift
jerseys, six movies, four pair of
Fox gloves, two kid jerseys and 2
Clubs stolen
A set of golf clubs was stolen
from the men’s locker room at
Wingham Golf and Curling Club,
Cone. 1 Morris Twp.
The manager advised the OPP,
Aug 11, that a person entered a
storage closet for members and
stole a set of Assault clubs, and
golf bag which included a complete
set of irons, two graphite woods,
ping putter, three golf gloves and a
dozen Wilson staff balls.
The clubs and equipment have a
replacement value of $2,500.
Anyone who can help the police
in finding the culprit or recovering
the items are asked to call Huron
OPP detachment or Crimestoppers
at 1-800-222-TIPS.
Shift pairs of cargo pants along
with a 1998 Haro Cozmo trick bike
chrome in colour with blue decals.
The theft is valued at over $2,700
and police would like the help of
the public in finding the stolen
items and bringing the thieves to
justice. Anyone with information is
asked to call the Huron OPP or
Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
Thief takes ballpark lights
A thief with no fear of heights
struck in Bluevale in early August
when three 1,000-watt metallic
light bulbs were stolen from the
ball park.
Reported Aug. 10, ballpark offi
cials told the OPP the lights were
taken sometime between Aug. 3
and Aug. 6.
The OPP said the lights were val
ued at over $500 to replace and are
ideal for use in starting marijuana
seedlings.
Anyone with information is
asked to call the local OPP or
Crimestoppers.
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Head over heels
Over the hill first, Jeff Coles, 669, had to keep his speed
up as he was followed closely by another rider in the 125-
class heats when they competed at the Snappie
TransCan National Motocross Championships in Walton
last weekend. Tens of thousands of visitors and
competitors converged on the small community for the
four-day event held at the Lee farm.
NOTICE
TOWNSHIP OF
MORRIS
The Township of Morris
Municipal Office will be
closed for holidays:
August 23 - August 27, 1999
(inclusive)
MEETING NOTICE
TOWNSHIP OF
MORRIS
The next regular Morris
Township Council Meeting
will be held:
Tuesday, August 31, 1999
7:30 p.m.
in lieu of
Tuesday, August 24, 1999
7:30 p.m.
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