35 Howard Avenue, ELMIRA, ON NEED WINTER TIRES? 519-669-3232 WE’VE GOT YOUR TIRES! 01 | 04 | 2018 VOLUME 23 | ISSUE 01 A COORDINATED EFFORT SUPPORTS TWP.’S SENIORS LIVING HERE PAGE 21 COMMENT PAGE 8 THERE IS NO BOTTOMLESS WELL FOR PROPERTY TAXES www.OBSERVERXTRA.com MEDICAL ISSUE LEADS TO FLORADALE ROAD COLLISION Floradale Road in Woolwich was closed for several hours on Dec. 31 as hydro crews made repairs following a single-vehicle collision. A 60-year-old Palmerston man was driving a blue Dodge pickup southbound when he suffered a medical emergency and left the roadway, knocking over a hydro pole and coming to rest after striking a tree. The driver and a 44-year-old female passenger were taken to hospital with minor injuries. [JOE MERLIHAN / THE OBSERVER] a day all garbage collection weather, and particularly tures, we have to allow for FAISAL ALI in the region. the cold.” longer breaks and for the Cold weather, holiday “The holiday times are al- The region, as well as the workers to be able to sit W ways a little bit challenging province, was hit by severe inside their trucks to warm townships was delayed for us with waste collection cold weather last week as up,” said Rastas-Howard. schedules wreak havoc last week because of the because we deal with high- temperatures routinely Besides the cold weather, extreme cold weather, leav- er volumes – people have dipped below the minus- the waste collection servic- with garbage collection ing garbage bags and bins lots of company, so that 30C mark with wind chill, es may have had a shortage on the roadsides over the tends to slow things down,” causing Environment Can- of workers over the week. Region fi elding complaints from New Year’s weekend until said Cari Rastas-Howard, ada to issue several extreme “From what I under- township residents, looks to discuss pickup Tuesday. The delays project manager for waste cold weather alerts. stand, from also speaking were further compounded collection services for the “The weather is always with [region] staff, we’ve issues with new contractor by the scheduled breaks in region. “And unfortunately, a challenge at this time of also heard that they had service because of the holi- we had a couple extra chal- year. ... When we get those GARBAGE | 7 days, which pushed back by lenges going on with the cold, negative tempera- STOREWIDE CLEARANCE Stage one of our renovations are complete and we’re ready to start phase two. We need YOUR help to clear inventory to make room for our renovation team. Find exceptional savings on all three floors! Sofas start at only $250! FURNITURE & MATTRESS 19 Arthur Street S, Elmira SALE ENDS JANUARY 13 2 | NEWS THE OBSERVER | THURSDAY, JANUARY 4, 2018 POLICE BLOTTER Demand for iTunes gift cards WINTRY CONDITIONS ON TOWNSHIP ROADS a sure sign of a scam Y - deport you. They can even call from someone go as far as claiming that who claims to be from the a close relative is hurt or government. They say that in danger. Details vary but something went horribly the outcome is always the wrong and that the only way same: victims are bullied out of this mess is to pay the and scared into paying fake money you owe as soon as debts or ransom. possible. They convince you Remember one thing: no that the fastest way to get matter what, a legitimate the money is to pay them organization will never ask with iTunes gift cards. you to pay using iTunes gift Don’t give in, police cards. You should hang up advise, as this is a typical immediately, police say. example of an extortion If you have been the vic- scam. Those scams are on tim of a scam, contact your the rise in Canada. They financial institution and take many shapes. Some- local police. If you have times, scammers pretend information about a scam, to be from the government report it to the Canadian or from the police and Anti-Fraud Centre (1-888- Emergency services reported to the scene of a collision Tuesday on Ebycrest Road near Breslau where a Toyota van left the road and struck a hydro pole. [FAISAL ALI / THE OBSERVER] threaten to arrest you or 495-8501). DECEMBER 23 William Hastings Line in Wellesley on Highway 6 near Sideroad 19. weather conditions are not believed Township. Waterloo Regional Police Avoid becoming a victim of extortion scams by 4:30 PM | Wellington The child was still in the vehicle and to have been a factor in the collision. County OPP received a report of a report the victim was struck by unharmed. The suspect was not The Waterloo Regional Police Traffic recognizing the red flags: single-vehicle collision on Eighth Dodge pickup truck, with the inves- located. With the help of the public Branch is investigating. Anyone who • You receive an unexpected call about an emergency. Line, Mapleton, where a red Dodge tigation closing the road for several the investigators have identified a witnessed the collision is asked to hours. Police do not believe alcohol • You are being rushed into making a decision or giving personal pickup had driven into a ditch. suspect in this incident. A warrant call police at 519-570-9777, ext. 8856. information. Officers attended the crash and was a factor and no charges have was sought for his arrest. been laid. Police are appealing for JANUARY 2 while speaking with the lone oc- DECEMBER 29 • You are asked to make an urgent payment using iTunes gift cards. any witnesses who may have seen 6:00 AM | A serious collision cupant, a male driver, they formed two pedestrians walking north of 9:35 AM | A two-vehicle colli- • Know that these scammers may also turn to other types of the opinion that he was impaired involving multiple vehicles closed payments like another company’s gift card, prepaid credit card Manser Line to call 519-570-9777, sion claimed the life of a 64-year-old a stretch of Highway 6 north of by alcohol. He was arrested and Wilmot Township woman. Waterloo or even cryptocurrencies such as bitcoins. ext. 8856. Guelph. Initial reports indicated transported to a local OPP detach- Regional Police responded to a 7:00 PM | Wellington County that three vehicles had collided If you are contacted by someone and have any ment for testing. As a result, a report of a collision on Erbs Road in OPP responded to a report of a and multiple people had sustained doubts that they may be a scammer: 50-year-old Drayton man was Wilmot Township where the woman charged with ‘driving with pver 80 vehicle theft at a gas station in injuries. Wellington County OPP, • Don’t give out any personal information to the caller. Fergus, where a young child was was operating a white Chevrolet car mgs of alcohol in 100mL of blood’ that was travelling north, exiting a Guelph Fire Department and • Don’t transfer money or codes to anyone that you don’t know and ‘impaired driving.’ His license inside the vehicle when it was Guelph-Wellington Paramedics taken. The mother of a child was driveway. A 29-year-old Kitchener and trust. was suspended for 90 days and his Services treated multiple patients in the store when an unknown man was operating a black Mazda • Know that even if the phone number looks legit, it doesn’t vehicle seized for seven days. He is with varying degrees of injuries; all suspect entered her unlocked, pickup truck that was travelling mean that it is. scheduled to attend Guelph Court running vehicle and stole it. Wit- east. The front of the pickup truck injuries were considered non-life- on January 19. • Know that you can block contacts from your phone. nesses attempted to intervene but struck the driver side of the car, threatening. Weather was consid- • Take the necessary time to make decisions. DECEMBER 25 the suspect got away and was last causing the car to spin off the road. ered to be a possible contributor to the collision. Police are asking • If you have questions or concerns, contact your local police or 6:30 PM | A 21-year-old man seen fleeing north on Highway 6. 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