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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1998-09-23, Page 9Ice storms, high winds or fallen tree limbs can bring hydro lines down. And even a fallen wire that seems dead can be dangerous. So don't go near the wires, warn others not to and report the fallen wires to your local hydro or the police as soon as possible. If a line falls across your vehicle, stay inside until a hydro crew removes the line. If there's a live power line touching your car, putting even one foot on the ground can be a fatal move to make. \1105 4 1P-0.4•4‘. 14‘ _ . f Q Ontario Hydro THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 1998. PAGE 9. The news from ranbrook P. Hagedoorn, 887-6935 and M. Saxon, 887-9287 Hall board hosts euchre The Cranbrook Hall board held its first euchre party of the season last Friday. Winners were: high lady, Isabelle Grey; high man, Mac Smith; low lady, Isabelle Craig; low man, Bill Craig; travelling lone hands, Beryl Smith; lady, lone hands, Helen Gallop; man, lone hands, Lloyd Smith; tally winners, Bob Bremner, Ross Stephenson, Shirley Verstocp and Stewart Musgrove; 50/50 winner, Lloyd Smith. Leading the way Two senior students of Grey Central School carried the banner for the school during the Brussels Fall Fair parade on Wednesday, Sept. 16, while little ones waved to spectators . Though clouds threatened early in the day, sunny skies won out and a beautiful day was enjoyed by all. Fair results Stuck with a spare tire around the middle? Concern over a rash of break-ins in the Brussels area was the main topic of discussion during the September Community Policing Committee meeting. Representatives from Turnberry,. Howick, Morris, Blyth, Brussels and Grey were present for the meeting, held at the Morris Twp. council chambers. Brussels Councillor Mary Stret- ton called attention to the number of village businesses which had been burglarized in recent weeks. Merchants had contacted her com- plaining that they were being asked to pay more for policing, but seemed to be getting less service, she said. Community Policing Officer Dell Mercey shared the frustration. "The problem is we're not magicians. We can sit for three hours in a town and nothing will happen." He explained that during the evening officers often double up leaving,,just two or three cruisers for the Huron detachment area. "We just can't be everywhere, " he said. Noting that the break-ins are under investigation, Mercey added, that in the near future a two-person break-and-enter squad is to be established which will work exclu- sively on break and enter cases. Mention was made of the Bay- field Watchdog Group, which the committee is investigating further. Const. Mercey said he would attend a meeting of Brussels council to discuss the program. Kathy Bromley, a representative for Blyth is also going to talk to village council about the idea. Another topic brought forward was with regards to huttters on pri- vate land. Grey Reeve Robin Dun- bat brought the issue forward following complaints from some township residents. Const. Mercey explained that trespassers can be reported to the police. However, the complainant should try to get a license number in the event the hunters leave before the police arrive. Committee Chair John Saxon asked for clarification on the law regarding school bus lights. It was Continued from page 8 Floats: Best Comic Float - Born Country Band, first; Richard Goetz, Morgan Bishop, Kelly White, Patrick Rushton, third.. Best Commercial Float - Woody Acre Ranch, Barmy Tech, McGavin Farm Supply. Beset Service Club Float - no entries. Best "Theme" Float - Corey Quesen bury, Jason, Brad, Devon Warwick. Costumes: Best Clown - Becky Grummett, first, Amy Bishop and Catherine Rushton, tied second; Joseph Kerkhof, third; Kyle Stephenson, fourth; Christopher Jutzi, fifth. Best Cartoon Character - Rachel Elliott, Drew Thomas, Tyler Jutzi, Michelle Smith and Brent Wheeler, first; Ryan Jutzi, second; Sarah Mason, third; Candace Ross, Amy Bridge, Christa McCay, Kerley Deitner, Christa Deitner, Christine Seli, fourth; Mareen Vandayle, fifth. Best Dressed Costume (horses and riders only) - Nick Gowing, Ben Gowing. Best Old Fashioned Costume - Jaren Johnson, first; Alyssa Button, second; Paige Steep and Erica Thalen, tied third. Best Theme Costume - Alyssa Gowing, first, Jill Johnson, Kayla Bishop, Keesha Bishop, second; Melis.1a Wilbee, third; Jill Bridge, Bally Thomas, Amber Sellers, fourth; Adam and Chris Corbett, Chase Chapman, fifth. Best Decorated Bikes - Thomas Johnson, Tom Cronin. Evan Ducharme, Kesha Jamieson, Nicki Mason. Best Decorated Trikes - Felicia Souch. noted that when the bus lights are flashing and the bus is stopped, both oncoming drivers and those travelling behind the bus, must stop. A representative from Howick, Mandy Stewart, said she had spo- ken with many people who didn't realize that pulling over for an emergency vehicle when its lights are flashing and the siren is on, was not common courtesy but law. Some discussion followed on public awareness and how to keep drivers informed of rules such as these. Appreciation was passed on to Const. Mercey from a resident for his sensitivity during the investiga- tion following an accident this summer. It was decided that the committee will continue to meet monthly. However, meetings will not be held in December and July. The next meeting of the Commu- nity Policing Committee, which is open to the public, is Oct. 21 at 7:30 p.m. in Howick. Riding high Little ones got the chance to see the world from off the ground with horseback rides led by Jacquie and Paul Gowing at the Brussels fall fair. Policing committee discusses B&Es Leave the car at home and walk. Sharing a Healthier 40, Future" witti Pill?TICIPaCTIM7 STAY AWAY FROM FALLEN WIRES