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Home My WebLink AboutHuron Expositor, 2015-09-09, Page 66 Huron Expositor • Wednesday, September 9, 2015 Visually impaired teen nearly ran off the road at Goderich and Main Shaun Gregory Huron Expositor A driver running a red light at the corner of Goderich Street and Main Street, which nearly resulted in a visually impaired teen being hit, has people from Seaforth questioning the safety of this specific location. "My concerns with the main corner is the children, especially since school will be starting in two weeks," said Seaforth Coun. Bob Fisher. "The fact that we had two accidents, it's been hap- pening for years, but it's get- ting worse:' On August 25 at a coun- cil meeting, Fisher stood up and voiced his opinion relating to the busy inter- section, which he believes is not only dangerous to the visually impaired like himself, but also to all pedestrians using the crosswalk. The councillor said his wife observed two separate transport trucks last month drive through red lights at Seaforth's main crossing. These complications have made an impact on Fisher also, as he as well has had a close encounter on Goder- ich and Main. "I heard the surge of traffic coming north, so I stepped off the curb and this person was making a right hand turn and I guess they were looking left and not looking to the right. I stepped off and the next thing I know, I'm on top of their hood," Fisher said in a conversation over the phone. Fisher mentioned that he fortunately did not sus- tain any injuries but stated that he "was for sure scared" after being struck by the vehicle. With Jason Lamont almost being in the same situation as Fisher and both being vis- ually impaired, he said he wants something to be changed. Currently the speed limit is 50 km/h, but Fisher suggested it be reduced to 30 or 40 km/h. Also, as suggested at coun- cil, he agrees with the light amber possibly being altered to make it longer. Another idea the Seaforth REGISTRATION Tuesday, September 15th at 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Seaforth Arena, "Come out and give Ringette a Try!" Sunday, September 13th from 1:00 p.m. — 2:00 p.m. Registration will run from 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. South Huron Rec Centre, Exeter 2015/2016 Registration Rates U6 Learn to Skate $150.00 U7 U8 U9 $300.00 U10, U12, U14, U16 U19 $450.00 + $100.00 Fundraising PER FAMILY 'ask about the Multi Family Discount., Player Referral Promotion, and Goalie's pay for FREE promo. Registration Includes: Approx. 20 games and 30 practices All home game refs No entrance fee to games, home or away! Regional Tournament Weekend held in March - this year in London Less than $10 an ice time! For more information please contact Caroline Peterson at 519-262-3835 or registrar@c4thstorm.ca councilor recommended was for a heavier police presence. "I have friend that lived just west of Exeter, he put a baby buggy on the side of the road and the traffic would slow down. It was just amaz- ing how the traffic slowed down," Fisher said. Paul Perna, who special- izes in orientation and mobility for the Canadian National Institute for the Blind in London Ont., also raised concerns about the intersection. Perna, whose charity provides community support for Canadians who are blind or partially sighted, witnessed the driver nearly collide into Lamont during a routine exercise. He reflected on the near mishap and remem- bers the day as "very frightening." "I think he was aware that he was going through a red light. There was no honk. If Jason was alone, would he have heard the wheels or the engine of the car? Prob- ably not. I think he would have been shocked at the closeness of this car," Perna said. For 25 years, Perna has been teaching transferable skills for people like Lamont so they can walk the streets without fear wherever they go. He claims presently that running red lights is a prob- lem in Southwestern Ontario. "You would think with an accessible signal and the way that the town and county have painted the lines that drivers would be more aware of that intersec- tion," Perna said. Shaun Gregory Huron Exposito One of Seaforth's busiest intersections is becoming a place known for dangerous drivers. CCinton Skating CCub 2015-2016 Season Registration Saturday, September 12th 9:00 am to 11:00 am and Wednesday, September 30th 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm We offer the following programs: Learn to Skate, CanSkate, Pre -Power, StarSkate & Power Skating Central Huron Community Complex 239 Bill Fleming Drive, Clinton Forms, fees and ice times available at: www.clintonskatingclub.com volunteer and fundraising cheques required at time of registration FIND IT IN THE