HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Times-Advocate, 2002-11-13, Page 10POLICE BRIEFS
Traffic stop
leads to
three
charges
EXETER – Huron OPP
stopped a motorist on
Gidley St., Exeter for
unsafe driving on Nov. 9
at 12:45 a.m.
The driver was allegedly
impaired and was taken
for breath tests which
were nearly three times
the legal limit.
A controlled substance
was seized from the vehi-
cle.
Randall McKinnon, 44,
of Bluewater was charged
with impaired driving,
driving a motor vehicle
with over 80 mgs alcohol
and possession of a con-
trolled substance. He will
appear in Exeter court
Jan. 23.
Runaway
truck hits
building
EXETER – Sometime
between 6 p.m. Nov. 9
and 6:45 a.m. Nov. 10,
a tractor-trailer unit at
Exeter Produce on
Thames Rd. was start-
ed, put into gear and
rolled down the parking
lot slope into the load-
ing dock.
Huron OPP report
extensive structural
damage was done to
the frame, siding, inte-
rior wall and garage
door of the building.
Anyone who can help
solve this crime is
asked to call the Exeter
OPP or Crime Stoppers
at 1-800-222-
8477(TIPS).
Middlesex police,victim services
By Sandra Forster
TIMES-ADVOCATE STAFF
LUCAN – ‘We’re here to
help’ is the message
Middlesex OPP and Victim
Services brought to Lucan
Biddulph council’s regu-
lar meeting Nov. 5.
Inspector John Stephens
and officer Doug Graham
reported on Middlesex’s
success rate for clearing
cases at 51 per cent in
2001 compared to 19 per
cent in 1999 for Western
region.
Graham outlined the
Crime Prevention
Through Environmental
Design program,
focussing on a crime-free
community.
He will review proper-
ties vulnerable to theft
and vandalism including
equipment dealers,
schools, parks, LCBO out-
lets and private homes.
Crime-proofing mea-
sures include fences,
lighting, signs and creat-
ing the ‘illusion of occu-
pancy’ when away from
home.
Dangerous
intersection
Council received a letter
of concern from A.D.
Murray about cars park-
ing on Hwy. 4 just north
of William St., creating a
visibility hazard.
He suggested traffic
lights be installed at this
corner.
Graham recognizes the
danger of cars pulling out
onto Hwy. 4 because of
their impeded view, but
there hasn’t been a seri-
ous collision at the inter-
section in the past 16
years.
He said a traffic light at
William would be too
close to the cross-walk
light at the post office.
Administrator Ron
Reymer said cars parked
on the crosswalk when
people run into the post
office creates a hazard.
Reymer said there is no
full-time bylaw enforce-
ment officer to ticket cars
parked on the crosswalk
or too close to the William
St. corner.
Deputy mayor Bev
Bumstead suggested a
traffic light perhaps
would slow traffic down
for safety and to benefit
downtown businesses.
Stephens will consult
with traffic managment
and public works to cre-
ate a list of options and
solutions.
Efficiency
Stephens reported bet-
ter use of time and money
will make officers more
visible in the community.
Officers will transport
prisoners to London only
once in every three week-
ends.
Western region is look-
ing at installing 100 lap-
top computers in cruisers
so officers can make
record queries, check
photo IDs and write
occurence reports at the
scene, rather than driving
back to the detachment.
Stephens praised the
Ilderton community for
helping to bring a quick
end to the Aug. 20 bank
robbery investigation.
Theft proceeds
Officers reported
$500,000 in stolen prop-
erty was recovered in
Adelaide-Metcalfe.
Most was returned to its
rightful owner, but items
that were not claimed
were donated to charity:
Strathroy’s Women’s
Shelter, London’s Men’s
Mission, the Humane
Society, Habitat for
Humanity, Boy Scouts,
Teen Challenge Farm and
Good Will.
Deputy Mayor Bev
Bumstead asked for more
interior and exterior
patrols in the Lucan
arena area. He added it is
comforting to have the
Lucan detachment in the
community.
Victim Services
Beverley Lumsden of
Victim Services explained
it’s a group of trained vol-
unteers to connect victims
of crime with community
services and professional
agencies.
Graham said when
police officers are investi-
gating one crime they are
sometimes needed else-
where, so victim services
can help families cope
with grief following a traf-
fic death or other tragedy.
Stephens agreed officers
are good at enforcement,
but victims need cus-
tomer service.
Victim Services signs
will be posted at north
and south entrances to
Lucan and at the fire hall.
Neither Huron or
Lambton counties pro-
vides the same service.
Lumsden said signs,
brochures and posters
will be distributed to
inform the public about
their referral service.
By Sandra Forster
TIMES-ADVOCATE STAFF
LUCAN – If you think your hydro bill is high, be glad
you’re not paying for Lucan Biddulph’s street lights,
sewer plant, ice-making arena equipment and the rest
of the municipality’s electric needs.
Arena manager Justin Fidler said one of the biggest
power users at the arena is the compressors to make
ice for summer use. Each 1/2” depth of ice adds
$1,000 per month to the hydro bill.
The building is heated by natural gas in the winter,
but gas prices have not increased as dramatically as
hydro.
Deputy mayor Bev Bumstead said hydro costs could
be reflected in budgetting ice rental prices.
Administrator Ron Reymer will find out if provincial
rebates will be issued and if the municipality is eligi-
ble. Rebates might only go to residential and small
business, not commercial users.
Reymer said an auditor’s report praised the Lucan
arena facility and visitors and local users are satisfied
with Fidler’s work as manager.
Council approved a health and safety clothing
allowance of up to $150 for boots and up to $300 for
clothing with the Lucan Biddulph logo.
Deputy Mayor Bev Bumstead complimented the
arena staff for being recognizable by their attire.
Coun. Leroy Maguire suggested the next council con-
sider wearing name tags when representing the
municipality at community events.
Water connections
Reymer said for Lucan only, the rural water main
connection will be $1,500 for 3/4” service connections
to the existing line.
The rate of $1,225 hadn’t changed since 1992.
Wednesday, November 13, 2002 3Exeter Times–Advocate
Mark Your Calendar Now!
Don’t miss this opportunity....
INDIAN RIVER CITRUS DIRECT
is coming to a location in your town
Fresh from the Grove -
Indian River, Florida
Watch this paper for
upcoming dates
of monthly drops
Exeter
Tues.,Nov.19,10 a.m.- 1 p.m.
Emmanuel Baptist Church
✍
20 lb Box of Seedless
Navel Oranges
20 lb Box of
Ruby Red
Grapefruit $15.99
Don’t
Miss Out
CHRISTMAS
OPEN HOUSE
The Magic of Christmas Returns to Exeter
Sun. November 17
SPECIAL SHOPPING HOURS
Noon To 5 P.M.
Spend the afternoon browsing in an
array of delightful stores.Experience the
hospitality of our friendly town!
Come Join Us!
SANTA CLAUS
PARADE
Sat. Nov. 30 ~ 12 p.m.
Come one, come all, to join
us in these festivities
HOME OF THE
WHITE SQUIRREL
Thames Road Abattoir & Meats
would like to announce
TREVOR EDWARDS
has joined our team as
Kill Floor Manager
Kill Day Tuesday
41130 THAMES ROAD 235-2969
Hydro costs increase at Lucan arena