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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 1987-08-12, Page 3Dangerous highway • from page 1 road, there are shoulder drop-offs from truck tires running over the edge of the pavement. He added that this section of road has a reputation for being unreliable. in the winter, and has to be closed frequently due • to the conditions. "There is a considerable amount of drif- ting and whiteout locations along the road that occur frequently," he said. Mr. Merrall went on to explain that the Highway 4 corridor is a major north -south route through the county, as it provides for the movement of goods and services within the county. `On the broader provincial scale, Highway 4 provides the major transporta- tion route between Owen Sound and Lon- don," he said. The importance of Wingham as a service area with its industries, schools, shopping and a hospital was also discussed as many workers from Wingham industries live south of the town and rely on Highway 4 to get to work. Phe industries in that town also rely on Highway 4 for the movement of their goods 'Li other areas, and for their supply of raw materials, Mr. Merrall explained. He further noted that trucks that would usually be travelling on this main artery have taken to driving on the county roads because of the conditions on the highway. One particular concern he mentioned on the issue of winter travel was that trucks have to travel from Goderich with"road salt. • Reliable winter transportation makes an. important contribution to the quality of life in rural areas by making socail activities. recreation, entertainment, and shopping ac- cessible to the, rural population," • he �.xplained. Following his presentation. represen- tatives from the local municipalites were given the opportunity to air their views. The fact that school buses have to travel on the highway to take children from -con- cession to concession was noted by Mr Fraser. He also pointed out that fire fighters have to travel•the road, and this is impossi- ble if it is closed. "When the highway is closed, I worry about people travelling between work and home. I think the highway should be brought up to standard to make it a safe road," he said. Mr. Machan commented that with all of the trucks running on the road, he feels there should be improvements on the wid- ths, as well as the services. He also noted that he had leariged the original road was built in 1936, and resurfaced in 1956 and 1976. The fact that trucks have to resort to using • the county roads was supported by Mr. For- tune who stated that he was involved with a company that used large.trucks, and they just couldn't use the highway. After the municipalities were given their chance to talk, it was over to Mr. Riddell. "I know a lot of money is coming into. Huron County for road work, and there are also supplementals, and I know there needs to be some work done. It's a case of doing it atthe time funds are available," he said, noting that it is not easy to reach into the barrel and decide where work should be car- ried out as many counties are requesting money for road work. Mr. Fulton concluded the meeting with his presentation. "I think it has been stated, we're not looking at just a road carrying vehicles, but as the economic heart of .a community," he said. After seeing the road first hand, he stated that the narrowness of the road was a con- cern, as were winter driving conditions, 'when the road is closed down. ".4 road is so v_ italy important, this is wor- thy of our close inspection," he said. .He assured, 'the gathered municipal 'representatives that at the earliest oppor- tunitty the information presented 'at the - meeting would be reviewed. We will give it serious review to deter- mine whether the proposals presented here are in the best interests of Huron County and Ontario. I will take it upon myself personal- ly to do -what I can," he concluded. . Home from Grant Chisholm of Lucknow is back from holidays. While that may not be big news, the fact that Grant was in Asia to at- tend the Lions International Convention in Taiwan certainly is. Mr. Chisholm left Lucknow on June 21 and was able to include Bangkok, Singapore and Japan in his trip before. returning on July 15. While in Japan, Grant had the pleasure of visiting with a young lady who, through the Youth Ex- change Program, stayed with the Chisholms here 12 years ago. The lady, Noriko Kojima Kido, her husband and her two children took Grant into their home and made him feel very welcomein the Land of the Rising Sun. During his stay in Japan, Grant was the honored guest at a special dinner held just for him. He was given many gifts, warm welcomes and was even presented with a video tape of the entire evening to take home with him. Grant admits to develop- ing a lump in his throat when the gathering stood for the playing of 0' Canada. "We had such a great time there," said Mr. Chisholm on his return. "They really made me feel at home." the Orient Grant took the tour of Asia and the Orient as a voting delegate for the Lions of Lucknow and District. During the conven- tion held in Taiwan, 35,000 registered delegates voted in a new International President, Judge Brian Stevenson of Calgary. This is the fourth time in its history that a Canadian has been president of the international`organization. Welcome back, Grant. RIPLEY & DISTRICT LIONS CLUB presents .DING1i. I BINGO 8 at the Ripley Huron Community Centre Saturday, August 22nd, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Tickets '3.00 each available froom any Lions member Proceeds go toward the Ripley & District Medical Centre 0 Lueknow Sentinel, Wednesday, August 12, 1987—Page 3 LUCKNOW FARM SUPPLY AND ROULSTON PURINA CANADA INC._, cordially invite you to attend o "FREE" Beef Steak Barbeque to be held at Gord Brook's Farm (1/2 mile E. of Lucknow, Hwy. 86) 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, August 19, 1987 (Rain or Shine) The dinner will be followed by a brief meeting covering a Balanced Feeding Program for Calves and Feedlot Cattle. Feel free to bring your spouse or a friend. Please let us know by MON., AUG. 17 for food arrangements. Ralph's Barber Shop Teeswater .Will Be Closed For Holidays August 17th. - Au -gust 22nd SHOP HOURS: Mondays -Closed Tuesdays - 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Wednesdays -Closed Thursdays - 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Friday - 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday - 9:00 AM = 5:00 PM GOOD MOVE I��MI tlit,, . 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