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From first snowfall,
numerous vehicles in the
ditch, even an ambulance
Shaun Gregory
Huron Expositor
For the last three decades,
Murray Kelly has been responsi-
ble for tending to about 98 per
cent of the towing calls at Kelly
Auto Service in Seaforth, and it
seems he hears the same story
one too many times, "everybody
drives too fast."
Later on in the evening,
between 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. on
November 19, Seaforth and the
neighbouring regions were
given a taste of winter, which is
officially not until December 21,
as a couple centimetres of snow
coated the town - along with
temperatures reaching -2
throughout the week.
This is the busiest time of the
year for tow truck drivers
because they are constantly
pulling vehicles out of the ditch.
Kelly, 51, said the condition of
the tires on automobiles plays a
role in some of the accidents as
well poorly maintained vehicles.
"The one I pulled out Sunday, a
little Toyota, all four tires (were)
bald as the cement floor."
Since the snowfall, Kelly has
been dispatched to about 10-15
accidents where the driver has
lost control and required
assistance.
It's more of no common
sense, not paying attention and
to realize 'you know it's actually
wintertime," stated Kelly,
November 24. "It's (nearly)
December in Huron County,
maybe I should slow down."
"We are going to have snow,
we are going to ice, we are going
to have slop."
Despite the numerous calls
no one was seriously injured,
Kelly said the vehicle owners
were more shaken up in the
whole ordeal. Through for the
most part, drivers were stressed
from the aftermath, since the
damages would not be covered
by insurance.
In roughly 72 hours from the
first snowfall, Burkholder Auto
Body and Towing Ltd. saw virtu-
ally double the calls compared
to Kelly Auto Service with one of
those being an ambulance on
Highway 8 between Clinton and
Seaforth.
Leaning towards their com-
petitor's statements, Shane Bur-
kholder from BABT said only
one factor justifies the numer-
ous accidents - speed.
The OPP issued winter tips to
the community mid Wednesday
afternoon due to the numerous
collisions in Huron County
relating to "weather and road
conditions:' The OPP referred to
the wintry weather as "problem-
atic" for drivers in the area.
From November 19-21, the
Postmedia file Photo
authorities revealed there were
12 motor vehicle accidents.
Out of the dozen collisions,
nine were as a result of gusting
winds and snowy/ice covered
thoroughfares, in addition there
was a fatality, where weather
was not the factor and the other
two had to do with deer on the
roadway.
"There is always this period
where we get that first winter -
like storms, there is always an
adjustment needed, it takes
drivers one or two storms that
come through our area before
drivers can start adjusting their
driving habits," stated Huron
County OPP media relations
officer, Jamie Stanley.
"We are hopeful once people
get that reminder of a cold blast
of winter temperatures that they
start driving according to the
weather road conditions."
"It does take some people a
little bit longer than others, but
hopefully we see a reduction in
collisions moving forward."
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ST. THOMAS ANGLICAN
21 Jarvis St., Seaforth
Church Office 519-527-1522
holyspirit@tcc.on.ca
Rev. Shaun Eaton - Deacon -in -Charge
Sunday December 4
Second Sunday in Advent
Sacrament of Holy Baptism
Worship at 9:30am followed by refreshments
Everyone Welcome
Office Hours with Rev. Shaun on Fridays from 10am to noon
Sat. Dec. 3 St. Nick's Christmas Shopping Day for Children
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Tues. Dec. 6 -Ordination of Rev. Shaun Eaton 7pm at
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EGMONDVILLE UNITED CHURCH
2nd Sunday of Advent
Worship Leader: Pastor EIIy Dow
December 4th 10:30
Youth Sunday School 10:30
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BETHEL BIBLE CHURCH
AnAssociated Gospel Church
126 Main St. Seaforth
519-527-0982
Interim Pastor: Rev. Laurie Morris
December 4 - 11 am
"Beholding God #11"
Sunday School - 9:45 am
December 4 - 6 pm
"Behold Your God Video #12"
Tuesday Evenings:
Youth Group - 6:30 - 9 pm
B & G Club - 6:45 pm
Wednesday Evening:
Men's Bible Study - 7 pm
�� EVERYONE WELCOME
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
59 Goderich St. W. Seaforth
519-527-0170
Guest Speaker:
Mary Jane Bissett
Lorrie Mann - Organist
Sunday, December 4, 11am
Sunday School
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From first snowfall,
numerous vehicles in the
ditch, even an ambulance
Shaun Gregory
Huron Expositor
For the last three decades,
Murray Kelly has been responsi-
ble for tending to about 98 per
cent of the towing calls at Kelly
Auto Service in Seaforth, and it
seems he hears the same story
one too many times, "everybody
drives too fast."
Later on in the evening,
between 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. on
November 19, Seaforth and the
neighbouring regions were
given a taste of winter, which is
officially not until December 21,
as a couple centimetres of snow
coated the town - along with
temperatures reaching -2
throughout the week.
This is the busiest time of the
year for tow truck drivers
because they are constantly
pulling vehicles out of the ditch.
Kelly, 51, said the condition of
the tires on automobiles plays a
role in some of the accidents as
well poorly maintained vehicles.
"The one I pulled out Sunday, a
little Toyota, all four tires (were)
bald as the cement floor."
Since the snowfall, Kelly has
been dispatched to about 10-15
accidents where the driver has
lost control and required
assistance.
It's more of no common
sense, not paying attention and
to realize 'you know it's actually
wintertime," stated Kelly,
November 24. "It's (nearly)
December in Huron County,
maybe I should slow down."
"We are going to have snow,
we are going to ice, we are going
to have slop."
Despite the numerous calls
no one was seriously injured,
Kelly said the vehicle owners
were more shaken up in the
whole ordeal. Through for the
most part, drivers were stressed
from the aftermath, since the
damages would not be covered
by insurance.
In roughly 72 hours from the
first snowfall, Burkholder Auto
Body and Towing Ltd. saw virtu-
ally double the calls compared
to Kelly Auto Service with one of
those being an ambulance on
Highway 8 between Clinton and
Seaforth.
Leaning towards their com-
petitor's statements, Shane Bur-
kholder from BABT said only
one factor justifies the numer-
ous accidents - speed.
The OPP issued winter tips to
the community mid Wednesday
afternoon due to the numerous
collisions in Huron County
relating to "weather and road
conditions:' The OPP referred to
the wintry weather as "problem-
atic" for drivers in the area.
From November 19-21, the
Postmedia file Photo
authorities revealed there were
12 motor vehicle accidents.
Out of the dozen collisions,
nine were as a result of gusting
winds and snowy/ice covered
thoroughfares, in addition there
was a fatality, where weather
was not the factor and the other
two had to do with deer on the
roadway.
"There is always this period
where we get that first winter -
like storms, there is always an
adjustment needed, it takes
drivers one or two storms that
come through our area before
drivers can start adjusting their
driving habits," stated Huron
County OPP media relations
officer, Jamie Stanley.
"We are hopeful once people
get that reminder of a cold blast
of winter temperatures that they
start driving according to the
weather road conditions."
"It does take some people a
little bit longer than others, but
hopefully we see a reduction in
collisions moving forward."
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