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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Times Advocate, 2004-02-25, Page 88 Exeter Times–Advocate Wednesday, February 25, 2004 POLICE BRIEFS Youth caught stealing alcohol from hockey bus HENSALL — On Feb. 2 at 9:30 p.m. OPP were called to the Hensall communi- ty centre on Oxford Street in Hensall where a hockey game was in progress. An officer learned a citizen told the man- ager of the Lucknow hockey team two youths were inside their bus left outside in the parking lot. The man went outside and found two youths leaving the bus with a cooler full of beer. The cooler was retrieved and the two youths were being taken inside to wait for police when one bolted. The other youth, a 14 -year-old male from South Huron was turned over to the attending OPP officer. The youth was later turned over to his parents. The matter continues to be under investiga- tion while police attempt to learn the identity of the other youth. If you have any information call the local OPP office in Exeter or contact Crime Stoppers at 1- 800-222-8477 (TIPS). Vehicle tires slashed HENSALL — On Feb. 22 at 1:15 a.m. OPP were called to a parking lot on King Street in Hensall over damage to a vehi- cle. An officer learned sometime that night someone slashed four tires on a red 1988 GMC Jimmy while the owner was in the local bar. If you can help in solving this crime call the local OPP or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS). The Exeter Legion held its annual public speaking competition Feb. 17, fea- turing students between Grades 1 and 8 from five area schools -- Exeter Public, Precious Blood, Usborne Central, Stephen Central and Our Lady of Mount Carmel.At left, co - chairperson of the event Bill Dougherty stands with the winners in the Grades 1-3 competition: Emily Hartman (1 st, Exeter Public), Josh King (2nd, Stephen Central) and AshleyToornstra (3rd, Usborne Central). (pho- tos/Scott Nixon) Public speakers At left, top: From left are the winners in the Grades 4-6 competition: Charlotte Anderson (I st, Exeter Public), Natasha McPhail (2nd, Precious Blood), Nicole Insley (3rd, Mount Carmel) Jessica Brock (hon- ourable mention, Usborne Central) and Morgan Powe (hon- ourable mention, Stephen Central). At back: Bart DeVries, co - chairperson of the com- petition. At left, bottom are Exeter Legion president Bill Wilds with the win- ners in the Grades 7-8 competition: Missy MacLeod (1 st, Stephen Central), Katie Anderson (2nd, Exeter Public), Steve Maas (3rd, Precious Blood), Chad Insley (honourable men- tion, Mount Carmel) and Brett Warwick (hon- ourable mention, Usborne Central).The Exeter Legion will also host the zone competi- tion March 6, which will feature the first place winners from 13 branch- es. 1st & 2nd Mortgage MONEY AVAILABLE at 6.5% interest or less Personal Loans Totally Unsecured if you qualify, Monthly payments as low as Amt. App. Mthly Payt. $5,000 $27.68 $10,000 $54.16 $15,000 $81.25 UP TO $400,000. We Specialize in difficult mortgages. Local 364-0448 1 (800) 387-1932 Astral Funding Inc. Capsule Comments by Ernie Miatello If you are having sleeping problems, keep a sleep diary detailing the hours you sleep, when you wake, what you eat or drink during the day, your medications, any napping you do during the day and any pertinent things going on in your life. This Type of history will help your doctor focus on the possible causes and eventual help for the problem. High blood pressure is a heart health risk. Here are some tips on taking your blood pressure: Before the test, sit 5 minutes with back supported and feet on ground; no coffee or cigarettes 30 minutes before; go to the bathroom before measuring since a full bladder has an effect on the reading. Two of the best times to measure your blood pressure are in the morning between awakening and breakfast and in the evening between dinner and bedtime. It's also a good idea to keep a record of the pressures and bring them to your doctor visits. A sudden heavy discomfort in the chest is often ignored or denied. IIt's not a heart attack. That sort of thing happens to other people). If you feel that heaviness in your chest, get it checked. It may not be just indigestion. It could be a heart attack. Huron Apothecary Ltd. Phone 235-1982, 440 Main St. Exeter tr,_ "YOUR HEALTII CARE PIIARMACY" PHARM ASSIST TIMES -ADVOCATE 424 MAIN ST., EXETER 235-1331 PHOTO REPRINTS from the paper or supplied by you. SIZE OF REPRINT: 4X6 5X7 8X10 GLOSSY $5.00 $6.00 $10.00 photo paper MATTE $2.00 $3.00 $5.00 regular paper ADDITIONAL COPIES: $2.00 GLOSSY, $1.00 MATTE