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Page 10, News, Wednesday, September 7 , 1988 VeQRAGE BAY POLICE Alarming statistics Terrace Bay police investigat- ed a total of eight alarm calls in the month of August. The alarms, which were for the most part activated from with- in various town businesses, turned out to be false. Chief D. Kidder attributed the false alarms to electrical distur- bances caused by weather condi- tions. Lost and found Terrace Bay Police ask the public to watch for a gold bracelet that was lost in town. They also have possession of a chainsaw which was found and handed in to the department. If you have any information regard- ing lost and found items, contact the police department at 825- 3232. Stolen boat motor Local police are asking for the public's assistance in helping to solve the theft of a 20 h.p. Johnson motor. If you have any information, please contact the police at the above mentioned number. You are also reminded to keep personal property safely secured to prevent theft. Terrace Bay Police Briefs Overdue fishermen Police were called to investi- gate when three local fishermen failed to return after a trip. The fishermen were found unharmed. Motor vehicle accidents A total of four automobile. acci- dents were investigated in the month of August, including pro- viding assistance at a fatal acci- dent on Highway 17 east of Terrace Bay. Terrace Bay police arrived on the scene first and took control until the Schreiber O.P.P. assumed the investigation. Liquor offenses Constables laid a total of seven liquor-related charges in two separate incidents. In one occurrence, five liquor charges were laid, while two were laid in the other. Post office damage Police are treating the damage within the Terrace Bay Post Office as a civil matter. Two-young residents were allegedly engaged in horseplay when the damage occurred. They reportedly remained at the scene and informed the police of. the damage. The two have agreed to pay for damages, and no charges have been laid. Birth Annojnbement Jackie Sauvé is pleased to announce the safe arrival of her brother B8hawmn Raymond on August 8th Special thanks to Dr. Wilkes and Danielle Salesse and the rest of the i nursing staff at McCausland Hospital Thank You Thanks to all our friends, neighbours and relatives who sent cards, flowers and food, as well as to those who made charitable donations in Steve's name. Your kindness and support during this most difficult time has comforted us and will always be remembered. The Payette Family Chappel, Connie Bryson, Danielle Salisse and - gratulations to Shawna Wellington the winner Special thanks to Dr. J. Raczycki, Daryle Davis, Lisa Founier, Betty to the rest of the nursing staff for making our stay a good one. Also thanks to everyone who supported the baby pool, con- Birth Annoyntement Pat and Marianne are pleased to announce the safe arrival of their daughter Tricia Lynn Victoria born at the McCausland Hospital on July 27, 1988, weighing 7 pounds, 9 ounces Proud grandparents are Mr. & Mrs. T. Kostiuk and Mr. & Mrs. E. Boucher both of Terrace Bay. Marianne & Tricia Just who are these people called cops? The following was submitted by Constable Bert Logan of the Schreiber O.P.P. Detachment. It was written by C. Jensen and is originally entitled "What is a cop?" Cops are human (believe it or not), just like the rest of us. They come in both sexes and in all sizes. Cops are found everywhere. On land, on the sea, in the air, on The Schreiber OPP Notepad By Const. Bert Logan Schreiber O.P.P. Community Service Officer Back to school September is back-to-school month. Most children are bicy- cling or walking to school, then home for lunch, then back to school and then back home for the evening. That's four times a day. All drivers are urged to take special care and a second look, and be very cautious when pass- ing children on bikes. It was a busy month During the month of August, the Provincial Police were kept busy with 52 occurrences that were reported. These included domestic dis- putes, mischiefs, missing persons, first aid assistance, break, .enter and thefts. Two persons were charged with Impaired Driving; one per- son was charged with possession of a narcotic; one person was charged with assault causing bod- ily harm and one individual was charged with possession of an offensive weapon. Alcohol-related offenses There were 11 liquor seizures in the month with charges laid in all cases. Charges ranged from: consuming alcohol in other than licensed premises; to care and control of a motor vehicle with liquor readily available; to having liquor displayed in public view. Number of accidents on rise Accidents increased from seven in July to 13 in August. Three of these accidents had dam- age of less than $700; eight were accidents with more damage and no personal injuries. One accident resulted in minor injuries to the driver of a car that hit a moose. The driver was taken to McCausland Hospital with minor injuries and was later released. One fatality occurred on August 16 when two vehicles col- lided head on just east of Terrace Bay. the other three occupants were hospitalized. Impaired driving a crime If you see an impaired driver get into his/her car, call the police and give a description of the vehi- cle and the licence plate number if possible. You do not have to reveal your identity if you do not wish to. Reminders: The R.I.D.E. (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) Program is continu- ing throughout the year. We hope you don't drink and drive! Seatbelt enforcement will be increased. This applies to the province wholly and here locally. Please buckle up -- for your own safety. How do you contact the police? During business hours (Monday to Friday), call 824-2333. After business hours, call the operator and ask for Zenith 50,000. that's "Zenith fifty-thousand" Shawn is happy to announce the arrival of his new baby sister Katie Lynn Born August 15, weighing 7Ib. 9 oz. Proud parents Kevin & Carol Bull. Grandparents Gerry & Helen Ferguson, Dryden and Alf (Chum) & Marie Bull, Geraldton. Many thanks to Dr. Wilkes and the nursing staff of McCausland Hospital. It'd a Boy Mr. & Mrs. Steve Jones are thrilled to announce the birth of their son 'Aaron Hartley weighing 6 ibs. 15 1/2 oz. born on August 13, 1988 at Port Arthur General Hospital. Special thanks to Dr. Bauneman and Staff. Proud grandparents are Mr. & Mrs. Pat Jones and Mr. & Mrs. Claude Denomme. horses, in cars, and sometimes in your hair. In spite of the fact that "you can't find one when you want one," they are usually there when it counts most. The best way is to pick up the phone. Cops deliver lectures, babies, . and bad news. They are required to have the wisdom of Solomon, the disposition of a lamb and mus- cles of steel. They are the ones who ring the doorbell, swallow hard and tell you that a loved one is dead. They then spend the rest of the night wondering why they took such a crummy job. On t.v. a cop is an oaf who couldn't find a bull fiddle in a phone booth. In real life he is expected to find a blond boy "about so high" in a crowd of half a million people. In fiction, he gets help from private eyes, reporters and 'who- dunit' fans. In real life, most of what he gets from the public is "I didn't see nuttin." If he serves a summons, he's a monster. If he lets you go, he's a doll. To little kids, he's either a friend or a bogeyman, depending on how their parents feel about it. He works around the clock, split shifts, Sundays and holidays. When a cop is good, "he's get- ting paid for." When he makes a mistake, "he's a jerk, and that goes for the rest of them, too." When he shoots a stick-up man, he's a hero, except when the stick- up man is "only a kid; anybody coulda seen that." Many of them have homes. Some.of them are covered in ivy, but most of them are covered with mortgages. If he drives a big car, he's on the take. If he drives a lit- tle car, "who's he kidding?" A cop sees more misery, blood- shed and grief that almost anyone else. His uniform changes with the weather, but his outlook on life remains about the same. It's most- ly upbeat and optimistic, hoping for a better world. Cops like days off, vacation, and coffee. They don't like auto horns, family fights and anony- mous letters. They have unions, but they can't strike. They must be impartial and courteous and remember to slo- gan "at your service". This is sometimes hard, especially when a character reminds him or her, "I'm a taxpayer; I pay your salary." Cops get medals for saving. lives, stopping runaway horses and shooting it out with bandits. (Sometimes the widow/er gets the medal). But the most rewarding moment comes when, after some small kindness to an older person, he feels a warm hand clasp, looks into grateful eyes and hears, "Thank you and God bless you, son." THUNDER BAY & DISTRICT. COE RHIVERE UII S> CDEP EAE ERSS 623=TIPS 1-800-465-6844 i EE NA A A A AEA A AEE EA AA BAR RAR ARAB ARAMA ERMA EE RS RR SS