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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Times Advocate, 2004-09-01, Page 15Wednesday, September 1, 2004 Exeter Times–Advocate 15 OPP reminds drivers to stop for the school bus HURON — It is that time of the year when school buses will be back on the road picking up and dropping off students for the ele- mentary and secondary school in Huron County. In 2003/04 school year more than 20 reports were received of people not stopping when students were being picked up early in the morn- ing or being dropped off in Huron County. When a school bus stops to pick up or unload passengers, the upper red lights will begin to flash and the stop arm on the side will swing out. The lights will continue to flash and the stop arm will stay out while the bus is stopped, allowing passengers to board or exit the bus and safely cross the road. All motorists travelling in both directions must stop, regardless of the posted speed limit — 20 meters if you are coming from behind the bus, and a safe distance when approaching from the opposite direction. The only exception is on a road divided by a median. A median is a barrier — a raised or lowered, paved or unpaved strip dividing traffic travelling in both directions. In this case, only vehicles coming from behind the bus must stop. Motorists may proceed only when the lights stop flashing, the stop arm folds away and the bus begins to move. Failing to stop can result in a fine upon conviction. The first offence is a fine between $400 and $2,000 and the addition of six demerit points to your licence. The second and subsequent offences can be a fine of $1,000 to $4,000 plus the addition of six demerits points and the possibility of imprisonment. Within Community Safety Zones, the fines under the Highway Traffic Act are doubled. Watch for the signs, watch your speed and watch for the stopped school buses. Remember, school buses are required to stop at all railway crossings, but they are not required to use the upper red lights. Road safety starts with you. Don't take a risk and put somebody's life in danger. POLICE BRIEFS Stolen property HURON — During the morning of Aug. 28, OPP responded to four reports of stereo thefts from vehi- cles in the village of Hensall. Three vehicles were entered on Richmond Street while a fourth took place on Queen Street. The first report was a 2004 Kenwood stereo sys- tem stolen from a white 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier in the family driveway. The second theft, also in a family driveway was from a black Pontiac Trans Am, where 2003 black Kenwood system was stolen. The third report was a 2004 silver Aiwa stereo system being stolen when a window was smashed out of a green 1997 GMC Sierra left sit- ting in the family drive- way. The last report occurred when a 1991 GMC Sierra pickup truck was entered behind a local business and 40 CDs of various music was stolen along with a black 2004 JVC stereo system. The total cost of the stereos and CDs stolen is approximately $2,000 plus some vehicle dam- age. BLUEWATER — Huron OPP are investigating a break-in to a compound of the Huron Tractor Dealership located on Business Directory REPAIRS Sewing Machine REPAIRS to all makes Free estimates 90 Day Warranty Experienced since 1952 Sew and Save Centre Ltd. 149 Downie St., Stratford Phone 271-9660 London Road in Bluewater. The break-in was reported Aug. 25 at approximately 1:15 p.m. The dealership is just north of Exeter. The break-in took place when a person cut a sec- tion of the compound, entered sometime through the night and stole four riding lawnmower valued at close to $28,000. The four riding lawn- mower were taken out through the back of the dealership through a cornfield to a waiting vehicle in the field. Stolen were a 2000 green/yellow John Deer Model GX345 lawn trac- tor, a 2004 green/yellow John Deere Model X585 lawn tractor, a 2004 green/yellow John Deere Model X445 lawn tractor and a 2004 green/yellow John Deere Model 54 Blade lawn tractor. EXETER — On Aug. 24, OPP officers working in Exeter were contacted over a theft from a vehi- cle. Sometime through the night a person entered an unlocked 2003 Ford F150 while it sat in the family driveway on Hazelton Lane in Exeter and walked away with 80 CDs of various music. Also stolen were a Clarion Amplifier, a Panasonic CD player, a Pro Link Amp Kit, Dual Sony Subwoofers and Box, a Ford Mounting plate, a Ford Harness and a 1,000 watt amplifier val- ued at $3,400. Huron OPP are continuing their inves- tigation into this theft. If you can help the OPP solve these crimes call the Exeter OPP office or con- tact Crimestoppers at 1- 800-222-8477(TIPS). Shoplifting charge EXETER — On Aug. 27, at 1:15 p.m., OPP were called over a shoplifting offence at the Dollar Discount Store in Exeter. Staff told an officer that a young male had been observed placing an item under his shirt. The young man was stopped outside the store by staff and the stolen property retrieved. The young man then refused to wait for police and fled on foot. A short time later the young man was found on the streets of Exeter. A 15 -year-old male from South Huron has been charged with theft under $5,000 and breaching probation. He will attend youth court in Goderich on Oct. 8. Vehicle damaged EXETER — On August 28 at 2 p.m., OPP were called to an Albert Street residence over a pickup truck being vandalized. Sometime through the night three tires on the truck were slashed. Officers are still working on the case. If you have information that can assist the investigators call the Huron OPP or Crimestoppers. Huron Farm Hiker Tour in October HURON — On Oct. 3, people of all walks of life will be able to see farms and farm organizations part of the agricultural engine and heritage of Huron County. This is an opportunity for families and friends to tour some of the most beautiful countryside in the world and learn more about the producers who sus- tain our lifestyle. There will be a self directed tour starting at the Brussels Morris Grey Arena in Brussels that will showcase apples, sheep, horses, beef, pork, corn and local agri-businesses. And there will be food — a delicious country sup- per will be held with home made pie for dessert. The tours will run from noon to 5 p.m. The country supper will be from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and will cost $10 per person for adults, and $5 per child. Pre-school children are free. THE HURON -PERTH CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD P.O. BOX 70 DUBLIN, ONTARIO NOK 1 E0 519-345-2440 2004-2005 TRANSPORTATION - TOWN OF EXETER For students attending St. Anne's Catholic Secondary School, Clinton, transportation will be provided by Murphy Bus Lines (Exeter) in accor- dance with Board Policy at the following designated locations. Bus stop locations are listed in order of pickup for each route. We suggest students be at the pickup location about 10 minutes early for the first week until route timings become more firmly established. ST. ANNE'S SECONDARY SCHOOL, CLINTON PRINCIPAL - PHILIP McMILLAN ROUTE #1 - FIRST PICKUP APPROX 7:49 am • PRYDE AND SANDERS • 413 ANDREW STREE I ROUTE #2 - FIRST PICKUP APPROX 8:00 am • HURON ST AND CARLING • THOMAS & WILLIAM ST • MAIN ST & GEORGE fln September 4 all public places and workplaces in Huron County will be • • For more information and resources on quilling smoking, call the Huron County Health Unit at 482-3416 or 1-877-837-6143 if long distance. . •. .4 , Smoke -Free. Bylaw information kits ase availahie ©wces the Huron County Health Unit, Municipal and at www.huroncounty.ca For questions regarding the bylaV or violations, call 519-4B2-3377 Putting Health First Environmental Tobacco Smoke Bylaw #21, 2003