HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1984-12-19, Page 301316 — THE HURON EXPOSITOR, DECEMBER 19, 1984
cop's Christmas
FROM THE CHIEF'S D SK
by Chief Hal Clus
Christmas time is a time of caring and
sharing. In police work it is also a time of
increased work load. The stores are busier
than they have been all year and shoppers
are all in a hurry. There is much joy, people
smile and greet each other with a "Merry
Christmas".
Sadness is also a part of Christmas. Many
times we see the family tragedies, the
broken homes, the domestic fights, the
young person arrested for shoplifting or we
bring the sad news of a serious accident
involving injury or death.
1 find that the most tragic situation at
Christmas is the lack of communication
between family members. In many in-
ctanccc it is easier for people to huv gifts
than to give of themselves. Many people
find it easier to talk to friends and
acquaintances at the local hotel, restauraiati
or Legion than to communicate with those
they love. By failing to communicate. many
overspend and then the family fights start
and we as strangers are called in to help
settle the differences.
Yes! We have to go on patrol during the
holidays, so that you may all enjoy your
family get togethers. Our wish is that we do
not have to arrest you or come to your door
bringing bad news, Should you drink, then
please don't drive.
From all of us to all of you, we extend the
warmest greetings for this holiday season.
Christ as callers could
cause circuits to overload
Christmas Day is the busiest day of the
year for long distance calling. This year, Bell
Canada expects close to one million long
. distance calls will be placed from telephones
in Ontario going to other locations in the
province, across Canada and around the
world.
Nation-wide, the total number of long
distance caUs could reach six million
including both operator -assisted and direct -
dialed calls. Most calls will be dialed direct by
customers since that's the cheapest and
fastest way to call long distance. In
Clinton-Seaforth on Christmas Eve, B'ell
expects about 150 operator -assisted calls in
addition to thousands more direct -dialed
calls. Christmas Day should see about a 75
per cent increase in operator -assisted calls,
than on a regular business day. On Christmas
Eve, Bell expects long distance calling to
increase after 5 p.m. and continue through
the night.
From early !Horning through to 7 a.m. on
Christmas Day. there'll he a busy period
because of a large number of overseas calls
into different time zones.
"We expect calling to pick up again around
10 a.m, and continue through Christmas Day
and evening," says Peter Croome, local Bell
manager.
Mr. Croome advises callers they may have
a better chance of getting their calls through
by placing them in non -peak hours. Some
circuits may be overloaded (a busy signal or
no dial tone) at busy times because of the
heavy demand on particular lines. Callers
should try again later.
A bit of planning before the holidays will
help calls go through smoothly. Callers can
save time by getting the telephone numbers
they need in advance.
Directory Assistance operators at "1 ",
plus the area code if required, plus 555-1212,
can provide out-of-town telephone numbers
for all of North America, For overseas
directory assistance, callers need only dial
"0" and ask the operator to get the number.
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LET'S RAP—Santa Claus was one of the
annual Christmas Concert. Hundreds of Christmas legend. Here, Charlotte Laycox
attrabilons Sunday when the Legion held Its children were in attendance to see the talks with Santa. (Mcllwralth photo)
Steckle elected Huron. County warden
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Those voting for the new warden on the
final ballot were: J.R. Aitchison. J.F.
Austin, Tony Bedard, Tom Cronin, Lossy
Fuller, Dave Johnston, Russell Kernighan,
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Bill Mickle, Paul Steckle, Ralph Weber and
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Those voting for Reeve Bell were: I 'ona
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Campbell, Tom Cunningham, Bill Elston,
Marie Hicktlell, . Harry Klungel, Brian
McBurney. Gerry Prout. Jack Stafford,
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