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The Citizen, 1992-01-08, Page 10PAGE 10. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8, 1992. The news from ondesboro Compiled by June Fothergill Phone 523-4360 Seniors' Dance, Jan. 15 Crime Stoppers Crime of the Week The Congregational Life and Work Committee of Londesboro United Church is holding a tobog gan party on Sunday, January 12 after church, weather permitting. For information call Florence, 523- 4494 or Yvonne, 482-9157. Don't forget the Seniors Dance at the school on Wednesday, January 15 at 8:30 p.m. Candi Flynn and Shannon Scott visited on the weekend with their grandmother, Jean Scott. On Christmas Eve after attending the service in Londesboro United Church family and friends visited with Beth Knox. On Christmas Day, Mel, Barb, Theresa, Melanie and Chris Knox and Beth Knox enjoyed Christmas dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Irvin in Clinton. Mr. and Mrs. Art Knight, Mr. and Mrs. Rick Swan and Rickey of London visited with Beth Knox on December 28. On Monday, Dec. 30 Barb and Mel Knox and family, Mrs. Jean Fox and Mr. and Mrs. Bob Irwin of Clinton had dinner with Beth. Janine Elizabeth Jackson arrived on January 2, 1992 a little sister for Laura and another cousin for Riley Shobbrook. Proud parents are Paul and Julie Jackson of Greensville. Congratulations to Grandparents Chas and Shirley Shobbrook and great-grandparents Mr. Ken Jack- son of Blyth and Mr. Cliff Shob brook of RR 1, Blyth. Christmas visitors with Doreen and Glen Carter were their fami lies: Colleen Carter of Clinton; Larry, Colleen, Tonya and Nicole Carter of Caleondia and Kevan, Cathy, Wade and Adam Broome of Egmondville. The family spent Christmas Eve afternoon visiting at Huronview with Rose Armstrong and Doreen's father, John Armstrong. John Arm strong spent Christmas afternoon with his son Ken and Marlene Armstrong and families. Wade and Adam Broome spent several days with their grandpar ents Doreen and Glen Carter during the holidays. The changing season and longer hours of darkness provide oppor tunities for criminals. “Nighttime doesn't have to be dangerous, if people lake pre cautions,” says Wayne Moulton, co-ordinator of Crime Stoppers of Huron County Inc. “Don't make yourself a victim of crime.” Moulton notes that Crime Stop pers regularly receives tips identi fying suspects responsible for a variety of crimes, break-ins, rob beries and other offences commit ted under the cover of darkness. “Investigators follow up Crime Stoppers leads and make arrests,” Moulton goes on. “However, it would be better if people could be spared the trauma of being a vic tim.” Statistics show the majority of muggings, sexual assaults and small business robberies occur dur ing hours of darkness. Moulton points out that from dusk to dawn, there are fewer people on the streets and darkness makes it diffi cult for individuals to even witness crimes. He says that felons prey on vic tims at night in an attempt to reduce their risk of being caught. To minimize your chance of becoming a crime victim, Moulton recommends staying in well-lighted areas and, whenever possible, walking with a friend. He suggests walking confidently at a steady pace, and keeping close to the curb. Avoid doorways, bush es and alleyways, since they are hiding places for would-be rapists and muggers. At home, people should ensure that doors and win dows are locked, and exterior lights turned on at night. Automatic timers should also be used to turn on lights and a radio to give the house a “lived-in look” at all times. Strangers should not be allowed Belgrave Novices beat Goderich United Church news Greeters at Londesboro United Church on Sunday, December 29 were Kim and Jeff Roetcisoender. Meditations were “Guided by the Light” and “No Room in the Inn” and “A King for God's People”. The Salverda family, Neil, Aileen, Pam, Suzie and Neil Jr. sang the anthem “Come On Ring Those Bells”. Greeters at Londesboro United Church on Sunday, January 5 were Jim and Ramona Jamieson. Ushers were Erin Horbanuik, Doug Dol mage, Kittie and Don MacGregor. The scripture, John 1: 1-18, was read by Kevin Shillinglaw. The ser mon topic was “Goodbye”. Senior Youth Group will meet Thursday, January 9 from 8-10 p.m. Holy Communion will be held next Sunday. Choir practice on Fri day at 7:30 p.m. and at 10:30 a.m. Sundays, January 12 and 19. 11 tables at euchre party The W.I. Euchre was held at the Hall on Friday, Jan. 3 at 8 p.m. There were 11 tables of euchre. Lucky winners for the evening Past treasures, W.I. members take note: The January meeting will be held on January 8 at 2 p.m. at the home of ladies' lone hands, Geraldine Dale; ladies' low, Marie Krauter; men's high, Glen Carter; men's lone hands, Aldie Crich; men's low, Lily Leatherland (playing as a man). WI roll call Helen Lawson. This is a Tweedsmuir work meeting. Roll call is to bring a treasure handed down from a previous generation. The Christmas season was good to the Belgrave Novice hockey team as they recorded two wins. On Dec. 21 in Goderich Aaron Bakker came up with some good saves in net and got help from a strong effort by his teammates for a 6-0 shutout over Goderich. Matthew Cameron got the only goal of the first period, assisted by Craig Marks. Tim Robinson scored an unas sisted goal for the only score of the second period. In the third Belgrave broke the game wide open. Craig Marks start ed it off with an unassisted goal at 7:11. Matthew Snow scored from Aaron Himmelman to make it 4-0. Craig Marks finished out the scor ing, first with an unassisted goal, then scoring from Matthew Cameron to make the final 6-0. Things were much closer Dec. 28 when Belgrave hosted Brussels in a fast-paced, end-to-end game in Blyth. Aaron Bakker scored from Justin Black to give Belgrave a 1-0 lead in the first. In the second, Justin Campbell stretched the lead on a goal from Tyler Fenton. Brussels scored the only goal of the third period as Matthew Snow made some good saves in the Belgrave goal to pre serve the win. '' - ' into your home, and proper identifi cation requested from any service people. “You can't be too cau tious,” Moulton adds. Judy Dixon, Chairman of Crime Stoppers of Huron County says that business persons can also lake steps to protect themselves from crimi nals. Dixon advises that proper fencing, locks, alarms and full exte rior lighting are necessary to pre vent burglaries at business facilities which are unoccupied overnight. Robbery prevention programs should also be established in busi nesses operating through the night to discourage bandits, she notes. Convenience stores, gas bars and fast food outlets should be well lighted and large amounts of money should not be kept in cash registers. Employees should also receive training to keep them from becoming victims of crime, Dixon declares. “Crime Stoppers has become an effective weapon in the fight against crime, but it needs the help of everyone to keep our streets safe,” she emphasizes. So far, Crime Stoppers of Huron County Inc. has been responsible for clearing 91 cases and recover ing more than $95,019 in illegal drugs and stolen property. Statistics compiled by Crime Stoppers International in Albu querque, New Mexico, show pro grams around the world have helped clear more than 400,000 felony cases, and have recovered more than $2 billion in illegal nar cotics and stolen property. L.t. Sid Newman of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, C.S.I.'s newly-elected president, says Crime Stoppers has had a tremendous success, but much more can be accomplished with more citizen involvement. JANUARY IS CLEAN-UP MONTH! TIDY UP ALL THOSE CHRISTMAS AND WINTER BILLS WITH A CONSOLIDATION LOAN AT THE... Clinton Community CREDIT UNION 70 Ontario Street CLINTON 482-3467 6 Pack... Go Ahead, Buy a o Yes, 1 full year, a six pack of Townsman delivered to your door, every other month. Box 152, Box 429, Brussels, Ont. Blyth, Ont. NOG 1H0 N0M 1H0 Find enclosed S6.00 for a 1-year subscription for: Name:............................................................................. Address:........................................................................ Only $6.00 You are invited to attend the Public Meeting for the Association of Conservation Authorities of Ontario Class Environmental Assessment for Remedial Flood and Erosion Control Projects You Can’t Beat It! 6 Bucks r 6 Pack Postal Code. Date: Thursday, January 9, 1992 Time: 8:30 p.m. (following the ABCA Annual Meeting) Location: Seaforth and District Community Centre 122 Duke Street, Seaforth Neighbouring conservation authorities will each have an Open House as follows: • Grand River C.A. Jan. 13, 1992, 1 - 4 pjn., 6-9 p.m. Administration Office, Cambridge (519)621-2761 • Saugeen Valley CA. Jan. 9, 1992, 2 - 4:30 p.m., 7-9 p.m. Administration Office, R. R. 1 Hanover (519)364-1255 • St. Clair Region C.A. Jan. 8, 1992, 3 - 5 p.m., 7-9 p.m. Plympton Township Office, Reece’s Comer (519)245-3710 • Upper Thames River C.A. Jan. 13, 1992, 3 - 8 p.m. Administration Office, Fanshawe C.A., London (519)451-2800 For further information please contact Ausable-Bayfield Conservation Authority (235-2610) Maitland Valley Conservation Authority (335-3557)