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Home My WebLink AboutTimes-Advocate, 1981-01-28, Page 3Exeter collisions show slight decline, but liquor infractions take big jump The Exeter police handled a total of 3,332 occurrences, incidents wherein officers come into contact with the public. in 1980, says the force's report. The report outlines per- sonnel and expenditures, and summarizes police in- vestigations for 1980. The year saw the Exeter police force established in their new building at 20 Sanders St.; the addition of two new constables (bring - t; f* ing the force to six including the chief) , and the hiring of a secretary. The officers recorded 644 hours of overtime, down 161 hours from 1979's overtime total of 805 hours. Seventy- seven days were lost to sick time. including 72 days off for Constable James Barnes, who twisted a leg cartilage while on duty and had to un- dergo an operation. Morale of the police force is reported to be "very favorable" and was "boosted" by the move to the new building. The report says only two officers were reprimanded in 1980: one for untidiness, another for in- adequate service. One person was killed, and 20 injured in the 129 traffic accidents recorded last year. This was a decrease of 37 accidents from 1979, but an increase of four injuries. Property damage related to traffic accidents was $78,- A VARIETY OF SCAVENGERS — A scavenger hunt at South Huron District High School proved to be very popular Thursday afternoon. Shown with some articles are Brenda Bell, Liz Scott and Ann Marie Brand. T -A photo Rec centreboard Continued from front page week during a hockey tournament, said he would like to carry on his regular hours which are 44 to 45 hours a week. "There's a heck of a pile of work around here," chair- man MacLean reported, noting he had his eyes opened when he started seeing some of the jobs that had to be performed by the staff. Mary Cox, who has been working 35 hours each week as a cleaner, has asked to have her hours reduced to 20. Hospital Coptinued from front page clinic will stimulate ad- ditional work in the radiology and physiotherapy departments. Dr. Ha'eri trained in England and later came to Toronto. He has been prac- tising in Stratford for the past three years. He operates an orthopedic clinic in Stratford along with Dr. Eric Lenczner. Sheeler said that the new clinic is another step along the way to making South Huron Hospital a communi- ty health centre. Extensive renovations and improvements are being made to the public health of- fices in the lower north wing. "Fresh paint and new carpeting will improve the full appearance," Sheeler said. The old auxiliary office is being divided into cubicles to slake the room more fun- citional for the public health unit. "We're working steadily toward maintaining our ac- credited status," Sheeler said. The Canadian Council on Hospital Accreditation will he reviewing the hospital later this year. This organization examines the hospital to see that quality of care is maintained. Stephen council Continued from front page Road, adjacent to the village of Grand Bend has received approval from the Ontario Municipal Board and Ministry of Housing. Huron planner George Penfold and developers Philip Walden and floss Hayter attended the latest meeting of council to review the subdivision situation. The due dates for 1981 Stephen taxes have been set for June 15 and November 30. The rate of interest on unpaid taxes will be one and one-quarter percent per month. Approval was given to councillor Ken McCann and building inspector Arnold McCann to attend a Ministry of Housing workshop and Lynne Farquhar will be attending the Ontario Recreation Association conference. It was reported that Shirley Pratt would make up the extra hours required by this change. Willert noted that Exeter has the only arena in the area still scrubbing floors by hand and he said it was a heavy job throwing a mop. He said it would be good to have two people involved in the cleaning as it was too much for one person to get the hall ready for back-to- back weekend activities. The ladies are paid $4.50 per hour. In other business, the board: Named John Pym, Usborne, as vice-chairman and established several standing committees. Decided to meet twice a month until an administrator is hired and set the next meeting for February 5. That's the same night they'll meet with the three area councils involved to discuss Youth dies from injury Michael Prendergast, 16, of Grand Bend, died early Tuesda3l morning in University Hospital, London from injuries sustained in an accident between Dashwood and Exeter on January 3. The SHDHS student was a passenger in a car driven by Scott Hasselback, which skidded on ice on Highway 83 and slid sideways into a tandem milk truck Ilasselback, of Exeter, was killed in the collision which flattened the vehicle. Prendergast sustained multiple injuries. the operation of the rec centre and recreation in the community. Agreed to change the bookkeeping system from the McBee to the One -Step system and learned that it should provide them with a cash flow position for each monthly meeting. Fair board Continued from front page of Roy and Irene Pepper. Leading the roast by the way of musical talents were secretary Pauline Simmons, vice-president Bob Hern and Bob Heywood. Norm Whiting will be president of the fair board for 1981 completing the second year of a two year term. The vice-presidents are Bob Hern and Gordon Jones. Pauline Simmons is starting her second year as secretary. Shirley Cooper is president of the women's division of the fair and Margaret McClure is president of the school fair. The following directors were named: Horses, Bob Tindall; Cattle, Bob Hern; Swine, Hugh Rundle; Sheep, Gerald Dearing; Goats, Donald Dearing; Poultry, Pigeons and Rabbits, Cliff Pepper; Grain and Seeds, Jack Stewart; 4-11, Barry Miller; Feeder calves, Bruce Shapton; Fruits and vegetables, Gordon Jones; Parade and Floats, Jim Chapman; Entertainment, Bob Heywood; Grounds, Roy Pepper; Arena, Ray Cann; Tickets and Advertising, Garnet Hicks. Delores Shapton, past ladies president has been named a director for District 8 of Ontario Agricultural Societies. 340, down $5,199 from 1979's total of $83,235. A map attached to the report charts traffic ac- cidents by location. The in- tersection of highways 4 and 83 shows 15 accidents. Other trouble spots include Main Street between Gidley and ganders, 13 accidents, and Main Street between John and Anne Streets, 19 ac- cidents. About 75 per cent of Ex- eter traffic accidents occur on Main St. The report says, "it is hoped that with the new off-street parking facilities now available, a certain percentage of these accidents will be decreased." The investigation of 163 alcohol related occurrences led to 150 people being charged. Six people were charged with impaired driv- ing and having a blood alcohol content rating over 80 mgs. One person refused a breathalizer test and was charged. Alcohol-related charges increased by 62 from 101 per- sons charged in 1979. The report lists criminal code offences and sum- marizes 116 theft offences and 25 counts of break and enter. About $39,359 worth of goods were stolen; with $21,- 013 being recovered. Three stolen vehicles were recovered and the majority of the $18,346 outstanding loss was about $12,065 from the break and enter cases. About $2,632 worth of goods were obtained by fraud. Exeter police in- vestigated 24 fraud cases, and charged 11 people with fraud or false pretenses. The outstanding loss from fraud related cases was $1,- 632 for 1980. Five search warrants, and 22 Narcotic Control Act in- vestigations led to the seizure of $5,000 worth of marijuana. Nine persons were charged with posses- sion; two were charged with trafficking. Police investigated 69 in- cidents of wilful damage, which resulted in $5,170 worth of property damage, evenly divided between public and private property. Fiye men and three juveniles were charged. Only $700 was recovered by restitution. In other incidents, Exeter police investigated two assaults. two indecent acts, two purse snatchings (robbery with violence), charged two with causing a disturbance and arrested two men for possession of weapons dangerous to the public. Police handled 159 lost and found items. located five missing persons, in- vestigated 108 animal com- plaints, issued 91 parking tickets and lodged 23 prisoners. The report notes the police made good use of the Huron County municipal corn - Call tender for culvert Transportation and Com- munications Minister Jaynes Snow has announced that tenders have been called for culvert replacement on Highway 81 at the Hayter - Hodgins Municipal Drain, 0.6 km south of Huron Coun- ty Road No. 4. This project is for im- provement to highway drainage and watercourse flow at Hayter -Hodgins Drain. Tenders will be opened for this project at ministry headquarters in Downsview, February 18. 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