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Schrei en ber Vol. 43, No. 33 vi08Hs OomMoo ARx*Ss mn 2o8 SoQo Ss 0 gg =< < © = po} 3 a OF: = a SEEeon o> 2% RS <= -- © Low frequency of crime in Terrace Bay says advisor By Dave Chmara "There's a good level of quali- ty policing in Terrace Bay," said Bob McEwen, who evaluated the level of policing services in Terrace Bay last week. McEwen, who is an advisor with the Policing Services Division for the Ministry of the Solicitor General, said, "there are certainly no alarming trends with respect to major crime in Terrace Bay." _ During his stay, he spoke with citizens here and said, "they secm very pleased with the level of policing." His job involves inspecting the police forces in 18 municipalitics in Northern Ontario. McEwen noted, "there are no big issucs with respect to crime in Terrace Bay. No problems out of The fact a new building has been renovated and the old police station is being kept for storage "indicates council has an interest in the police force." Terrace Bay Council is the governing authority of the Terrace Bay Police Force. McEwen said ongoing training of the police force is absolutcly essential and also takes the sup- port of council. He noted how police pro- grams, especially in schools, have changed over the ycars. "We're not reacting to prob- lems anymore," said McEwen. "Instead, we're trying to prevent them. We're reaching children when they're still at an imprcs- sionable age." Although time allotted by schools for such programs, and Bob McEwen was in town last week to assess the level of policing provided in Terrace Bay. He said there are no alarming crime trends and there is a good level of quality policing in Terrace Bay. McEwen said ongoing training for police officers and school programs are essential for good policing. ' the ordinary. Overall, there's a low frequency of crime." He admitted that most small towns don't have a scrious crime problern, but added, "this reflects favorably on the police and town. When you do run into these prob- lems (crime), there's usually rca- sons for it." Photo by Dave Chmara police manpower is limited, McEwen said the police can never do cnough with respect to programs in the school. Continued on page 5 Terrace Bay Summer Playground tots were treated to a puppet show last Wednesday at the Terrace Bay Library. The show featured puppets Binkly, Doinkel, Sniffer and their friend, Pockets. Although the children had fun and enjoyed the show, it was a serious message that was presented. The kids were taught the meaning of the four hazard symbols - flammable, corrosive, explosive and poisonous. Older people may recognize the pup- pets Binkly, Doinkel and Sniffer. They've appeared on television commercials in the past passing on the same message as the one given to the children. Photo by Dave Chmara Belluz Realty Ltd. Simcoe Plaza Terrace Bay, Ont 1-807-825-9393 Schreiber Council eer Seniors upset with Juris Zdanovskis By Broker lack of recognition 1-807-824-2933. | ° Bas Page 2 Editorial Speak up - Say what you want Immunization Children must be vaccinated before school Page 8 Page 4 To all clients of Superior Shoreline Insurance Ltd. If you have renovated your home please call} and let us know. Finished your basement or added a rec room?Added a deck? Call If you are not a client of OURS check your, policy does it say "Guaranteed Replacement - Building?" & "Replacement Cosi Contents"? Why Not? 825-9492 825-9646