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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1991-10-02, Page 16Page 16 Times -Advocate, October 2, 1991 E!'JFWS_______ Serious injuries in collisions EXETER - The Exeter OPP were called to investigate six accidents last week, two of which involved serious injuries. Last Monday, around 6 p.m. ve- hicles driven by Steven Miller of Dashwood and Helen Thompson of Hensall collided at the intersection of Highway 83 and Stephen Con- cession 15-16. Injuries were mini- mal, but both vehicles were severe- ly damaged, police reported. Last Tuesday morning, on County Road 4 at Stephen Conces- sion 14-15 a vehicle operated by Jack Upshall of Hensall went out of control and left the road. Firefight- ers were called to make sure the propane tank trailer did not catch fire. Earlier reports that the tank contained ammonia were incorrect. Upshall received a cut on the head in addition to what police de- scribed as serious injuries. Damage to the vehicle was also severe. Wednesday a three vehicle acci- dent occurred on Highway 4 at County Road 4. Vehicles involved were driven by Todd Jones of Exet- er, Joseph Johnson of RR3 Lucan, and Henry Jamrozinski of Grand Bend. All injuries were described C nu by minor and vehicle damage ged from minimal to severe. n Thursday afternoon, at y Road 21 and Canada Ave - in Huron Park vehicles driven eorge Simmons of London and Harry Plantenga of Huron Park col- lided Injuries were considered se- rious and both vehicles were se- verely damaged. In the early hours of Saturday morning, about 12:35 a.m. Mat- thew Connon of Toronto hit a deer on Highway 83 in Hay Township. Connon escaped without injury and the vehicle was slightly damaged. Drug -laced tattoo scare just a hoax, say police LUCAN - The Lucan OPP have issued a statement saying there is no evidence of drug -laced tattoos for children being circulated any- where in the community. Several inquiries about the con- cern that children's tattoos laced with drugs were received by the Lucan detachment, but police say they have encountered no such tat- toos or such types of drugs in the community. The temporary tattoos are alleged to contain a narcotic, likely LSD, that would be released when ap- plied to skin. Novelty tattoos are currently popular with children and can be purchased in variety stores and are often free gifts in cereal and other products. Concern over the tattoos arose af- ter an information memo under the heading of the "Hamilton Police Force" was circulated along with other material warning of the tattoo danger, but when contacted, the Hamilton -Wentworth Regional Po- lice said they did not issue the memo. However, the Lucan OPP are say- ing that while the drug -tattoo infor- mation appears to be a hoax, they are still urging parents to be aware of the possibility of illicit drugs and October is seat belt month EXETER - Local police forces will be keeping an extra keen eye out for motorists who fail to buckle up when taking to the roads. The Exeter Town Police are bringing the "Convincer" to town on Wednesday to offer those caught unbuckled an alter- native to a fine. The "Convincer" is a machine on which a person experiences the forces involved in a minor collision and to prove that their arms are in no way capable of preventing injury like a seat belt does. All of October is Seat Belt Month across the province and all detachments and forces will be combining their efforts to heighten awareness of the im- portance of seat belt use. Recreation Centre fund drive plans Ailsa Craig Walk-a-thon AILSA CRAIG - Through the sun or rain or snow a group of men, women and children will walk, jog or run the 14 kilometres between Parkhill and Ailsa Craig on Satur- day October 26. The volunteers will be making the effort to raise money through sponsorships for the Ailsa Craig Recreation Centre which will be officially opened No- vember 30. For long-time residents of the arca, the Walk-a-thon will be a bit of deja vu. In 1969, 503 walkers started the trek from Ailsa Craig to Parkhill to raise money for the North Middlesex Arena. The 502 walkers who finished raised more than $50,000. Adrian Anscros of Parkhill, now manager of that arena, was one of those walkers and personally raised $14,000 on the hike. This year he's co-ordinating the Walk-a-thon with Shirley Hodgson of Naim. Anscms said he hopes this month's effort will raise at least $20,000 of the $200,000 being sought from the public for the Deer major cause of accidents GODERICH - "During October and November 1992, 36 percent of motor vehicle accidents involved deer", says Goderich OPP Const. John Marshall, who is the Commu- nity Services Officer for Huron - County. Most accidents occur between dusk and dawn, therefore the best way to avoid night collisions is to drive within the limits of your headlights, warn police. Driving at or under the speed limit allows the driver to be more observant of the arca on either side of the roadway. "Slowing down in poor fall weather, such as rain. sleet, snow and fog does help. Think about it" says Marshall. $900,000 Ailsa Craig facility. The Walk-a-thon will start at 10 a.m. from the North Middlesex Arena in Parkhill. Some partici- pants plan? to run the route along Highway 7 and are expected in Ailsa Craig as early as 11:30 a.m. Walkers arc expected to arrive be- tween 1 and 2 p.m. The Ailsa Craig Recreation Cen- tre Fund Drive Committee and Ailsa Craig Fire Department mem- bers are supervising the Walk-a- thon. They will be assisted by the Ontario Provincial Police and the St. John Ambulance. Free soft drinks and coffee will be offered to walkers at the halfway point. Sponsor sheets for the Walk-a- thon are available at schools in Parkhill, East Williams and McGillivray Township, at Bend- er's Foodland in Parkhill and the Ailsa Craig Town Hall. Additional information on the Walk-a-thon is available from the Ailsa Craig Town Hall, 293-3401; Shirley Hodgson, 232-4679 or Adrian An- sems, 294-0082. their use in the Lucan area. Any- thing suspicious should be reported to police immediately if believed to be drug related, say police. Both drivers were InJured in this collision in Huron Park last Thursday afternoon. Stephen Township firefighters were called out to extract Harry Platenga from his severely damaged pick up truck. He and the other driver, George Simmons, were both taken to South Huron Hospita, for treatment. Construction areas scene of accidents EXETER - Construction in Exet- er has taken its toll as two accidents investigated by the town police force last week were both in areas under construction. Last Wednesday a car driven by Penny Watson of RR3 Zurich and a front end loader operated by Cecil McNall of Seaforth were involved in a collision on Thames Road near McConnell Street. Watson was taken to South Huron Hospital for treatment. Police say Highway Traffic Act charges will be laid. Future of county health care to be discussed in Goderich GODERICH - A "round table" discussion on the future of health care in southwestern Ontario is scheduled for October 24 at the Goderich Legion. The public are invited to take part in this meeting, along with hospital administrators and health care pro- viders. The meeting is one of 10 taking place before the end of Octo- ber, all of which are aimed at re- viewing a 10 year plan to coordi- nate and improve health services for the 1.3 million people living in the region. The plan is the product of the Comprehensive Health System Planning Commission which trav- elled the area discussing health care concerns and problems. One prob- lem which surfaced at the last Goderich meeting was the problem in coordinating emergency trans- portation to London Hospitals for patients in Huron hospitals. The "round table" meetings will be used to discuss the plan and up- date it for any changes to the final report to be submitted to the rginis- ter later this year. The time of tfr meeting Al be announced at a later date. NOMINATIONS NOTICE TO PUBLIC SCHOOL ELECTORS IN THE TOWNSHIP OF BIDDULPH AND THE VILLAGE OF LUCAN TAKE NOTICE that period during which nominations for candi- dates may be filed in the office of the township of Biddulph Clerk, (located 1/4 mile Southeast of Lucan on Highway No.4) to fill the office of (1) one trustee to represent the above- mentioned area collectively on the Middlesex County Board of Education for the years 1992, 1993, and 1994 will be between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. of nomination day, Friday, Octo- ber 11, 1991, but nothing in section 35 of the Municipal Elec- tions Act, R.S.O. 1980, c.308 prevents a person from filing a nomination paper with the clerk during his normal office hours during the period from Tuesday, October 8, 1991 to Thursday, October 10, 1991 inclusive immediately preceding nomination day. Given under my hand this 2nd day of October, 1991. Lawrence G. Hotson Returning Officer and Clerk Township of Biddulph On Saturday police investigated an accident on Huron Street West near the area under construction. An eastbound car driven by Boua- vone Ounsamone of RR3 Exeter collided with a pile of dirt, a road closed sign, and a backhoe. Dam- age was reported as extensive and Ounsamone was treated at South Huron Hospital for injuries and lat- er transferred to Victoria Hospital in London. While the investigation is incomplete, police say charges are likely. 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NOMINATIONS NOTICE TO MUNICIPAL ELECTORS TOWNSHIP OF BiDDULPH TAKE NOTICE that persons may be nominated as candidates in an election between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. on nomination day, Friday, October 11, 1991, but nothing in section 35 of the Mu- nicipal Elections Act, R.S.O. 1980 c.308 prevents a person fil- ing a nomination paper with the clerk during his normal office hours during the period from Tuesday, October 8, 1991 and Thursday, October 10, 1991 inclusive immediateiy preceding nomination day. OFFICES FOR WHICH PERSONS MAY BE NOMINATED REEVE DEPUTY REEVE (3) THREE COUNCILLORS (3) THREE TRUSTEES (POLICE VILLAGE OF GRANTON) Electors are hereby required to take notice and govern them- selves accordingly, and further take notice that the manner in which said nominations shall be filed is set forth in section 36 of the Municipal Elections Act. Nomination forms and full particu- lars of procedures to be followed, may be obtained from the un- dersigned. Where more candidates are nominated and have made the re- quired declarations, for election to an office, than the number required to fill the said office, notice of the time for the holding of the poll, including the advance polls, and notice of the last day for making applications for a certificate to vote by proxy will be given immediately. AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that where the number of can- didates for an office who are nominated and have not with- drawn at the end of nomination day is not sufficient to fill the number of vacancies to which the candidates may be elected, subsection 40 (1) respecting acclamation applies to those can- didates. On Wednesday, October 16, 1991 following nomina- tion day, the clerk may, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., receive and certify additional nominations for the remain- ing vacancies in the office in respect of which there was an in- sufficient number of candidates and the provisions of subsec- tions 37(4) and 39(1) apply with necessary modifications. Given under my hand this 2nd_day o1 October, 1991. Lawrence G. Hotson, Returning Officer a fl • ) 0 O JOApJN pRNf NY had/ ►eiedkri der2io Fav der 2-5 t1.6 2 ave celebratuy5 wi-Nh 257. ofF WC/1y� � COUVArAr Flowe415 2- ` c 'c r Ito c> P C C.) J 1 2T f .6 )W 5 ikActwv5t bxett„r 2.35-23So we, de liveAC lam. 4 4 Q 4 4 4 4 1