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2 The Canadian Statesman. rSowmnnvillc, January 14, 1987 Police Briefs A 17-year-old girl was the victim of a motor vehicle collision on Friday, January January 9. Durham Regional Police report that a vehicle travelling travelling southbound on 10th line collided with a second vehicle which was eastbound on Highway #2. The second vehicle struck the girl walking along the Highway. The pedestrian was rushed to Memorial Hospital Hospital Bowmanville by ambulance ambulance and treated for major injuries. She was released a few days later. Police were called to the scene at 7:24 p.m. and charged the southbound vehicle with failing to yield. The incident is still under investigation. At approximately 3:30 p.m. January 9, Durham Regional Regional Police were called to the scene of an accident. A driver received minor injuries alter failing to yield for a stop sign at 3rd Concession and Middle Road. The- driver was later charged. No charges have been laid in a collision, which occurred occurred on Saturday, January January 10. A vehicle was travelling eastbound on Tauton Road when the driver lost control of the car, striking an oncoming oncoming westbound vehicle. Drivers received minor injuries, but were not taken to hospital. Durham Regional Police arrived at about 9:00 p.m. They have described the occurrence occurrence as under investigation. investigation. A robbery at V-Plus gas station could result in charges of theft. Two male suspects were • seen fleeing the scene, 1401 King Street East, Bowman- villeon Sunday, January 11. . Police were contacted at about 6:00 a.m. and were informed informed that cash had been stolen from the premises. An arrest has not been made, however Durham Regional Regional Policé are still inves-. tigating. Over the past week several several fender benders have occurred as a result of the rough weather. On Thursday, January 8, a driver lost control of his vehicle on a slippery road, sliding into thé south ditch. An eastbound vehicle went out of control on the 4th Concession of Clarke Township and entered the north ditch. No charges were laid because of icy roads. While turning left into the driveway of the Durham Senior Citizens Lodge in Orono, a vehicle slid on the snow and struck a telephone telephone pole. The vehicle had been travelling east on Station Street. The incident occurred on Saturday, January 10. No injuries occurred and no charges were laid. At approximately 11:20 p.m. police were called to the scene of another snow- related accident. A vehicle travelling south on Zion Road struck a parked vehicle after the driver lost control of the car. Due to icy roads, no charges were laid. Countdown To Quitting There's still time to register for the Lung Association's stop-smoking program, "Countdown". This seven session course will begin at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 20th in St. Gregory's Auditorium, 194 Simcoe Street North, Oshawa. A registration fee is payable in advance and covers all costs, including permanently bound course Reference Materials, counselling at sessions, Maintenance Manual and a relaxation tape. The Lung Association has tested Countdown extensively over a five year period, ana records an average 82% success rate among participants. This is attributed equally to the support of group members and to the direction and encouragement of trained Lung Association Course Leaders. Over five weeks participants arc taught to identify smoking triggers, and how to apply coping techniques and alternate behaviours Van Belle Floral Shoppes much more than a flower store! < siones z\ «HighwiyNo. 1 • King SI. C.,Olhiwi • SlmcMSI N., Oih«w« • King SI. W.. Kowm»n»lll« is It's Our Pre-Inventory Clearance and we would rather SELL IT ■■■than count it! JAN.17TH «>• • ><• vinvi'i V •• . v- • '• :'kr .. SAVE N< 15% EVERYTHING II (excluding sale h :,i - ■■■' T 1 : 1 - : OW! OFF NSTOCK iems) i l . r. ■■■ . SAVE NOW! 1 0% OFF ALL LUMBER (excluding sale items) LOOK AT THESE SAVINGS. 4* x8* x 1 /z M Dry wall Or Hurry! Stock Limited to 500 sheets - ■ ■ ily $8.50 sheet first come, first served! : V - ALL PRICES ARE CASH AND CARRY DURHAM BUILDING SUPPLIES Home improvement building centre 164 Base Line Rd. E. 623-6341 Highway No. 2 ^ II S baso Lino Rd. W. 5] Durham Building 133 Highway 401 | Bowmanville