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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1969-08-28, Page 20o» 8A# GODERICR SIGNAL -STAR, THURSDAY, AUGUST 28, 1969 O.P.P. REPUES QUESTION: Dear Constable: Can I park on the opposite side of the Highway facing the. traffic? ANSWER: The answerto that question is covered under regulations, Highway ,. Traffic Act, 229 on "Parking". Section 2 of the regulation states, "Subject to section 3; where a person, parks a vehicle off the roadway of the King's Highway, he shall park his vehicle, (a) on the right side of the highway having reference to the direction in which the vehicle <lhas been travelling; and (b),so that the left side of the vehicle is parallel to the edge of the roadway." .This section „applies only to King's Highways, Section 3 tells about parking in areas off the roadway that are signed. QUESTION: Dear Constable: First, I must say that I am mad, when I am writing this. Yesterday, I was travelling on No. 10 Hwy. and I was minding my . own business and driving carefully, when I came across a' car stopped on the shoulder of the road with the left front and rear doors open and they projected well over the travelled part of the road, so much so that I had to`stop because I could not pass him because of a car coping the other way. I blew my horn for the person- to close the doors, but he paid no attention, he just kept bringing something from the front seat and placing it in the rear seat. Because of traffic, I had to wait for him to finish, before I could pass. Can he legally do this, or should I have got out and closed his doors? ANSWER: I wouldn't recommend that you close his doors for him, but ,if you would like to point out. to the person that the Highway Traffic Act states, "No person shall, (a) open the door of a motor vehicle on a highway without first taking due. precautions to ensure that his act will not interfere with the movement of or endanger any other person or vehicle; or (b) leave a door of a motor vehicle on a highway open otr the side of the vehicle available to moving traffic for a period of time longer than is necessary to load or unload passengers." QUESTION: Dear Sir: • What new laws have we come up with now? Last week I went fishing and I parked my car near a bridge and went. dishing. Today I received a summons. The summons states I was interfering with traffic. I had to park on the road because there was no shoulder, and besides, cars could drive around me: ANSWER: It is- true that we have new laws but I must say this is not one of them. This one -has been around for a few years. The section that you were likely. charged. with states, "Notwithstanding the other provisions of this section, no person shall park or stand a vehicle on a highway in such a manner as to interfere .with the movement of traffic or the clearing of snow from the highway. QUESTION: Dear Constable: Who or what vehicles can have those revolving red lights on the roof? ANSWER: The Highway Traffic Act states, "In addition to the lighting requirements in this Part, an •ambulance, fire department vehicle, police department vehicle, public Utility emergency vehicle or school bus may carry a lamp or lamps that cast a reed light only or such other colour of light that may, with the approval of the Department, be designated t by a by-law of the municipality in which the vehicle is operated, but no other motor vehicle shall carry any lamp that casts a red light to the front. QUESTION: 'Dear Constable: Do you lose points for not having a SMV sign on your farm tractor? ANSWER: In order to answer this. question correctly, I first must state that no person can lose points, he only accumulates points and you do not , accumulate points for not having SMV sign on yqur farm tractor. QUESTION: Dear Constable: Can I mount my SMV sign on the tractor instead of the manure spreader? ANSWER': The answer to that it covered vder the Highway Traffic Act regulations which state; "where practicable on the rear of the vehicle, or combination of vehicles, at the centre of mass of the vehicle or vehicles, and not less than three feet or more than five feet above the roadway, and shall be clearly visible for a distance of notless than 500 feet from the rear of the vehicle or combination of vehicles. The Museumobile from the Royal Ontario Museum, located on the Court House Square, will be in Goderich until Sunday, August 31. The 75 -foot long mobile exhibition of archaelogical artifacts has attracted approximately 800 visitors each day since its opening, Wednesday August 20. -staff photo Holiday - Persian style A By Lorna Vincent A trip to Abadan didn't sound very attractive to me as I have no money invested in oil, and I find the smell in a refinery .area rather nauseating; but this invitation was a bit different. My Iranian friend and I were to travel in a private railway coach with all the facilities of home. It had been built for the present Shah's father who was exiled before he had a chance to use it. The coach < was now at the disposal of the elderly American gentleman who acted as Advisor to Iranian railways, and who made frequent trips throughout the country in an effort to improve services. .Ashraf, who is my husband's secretary; and I had been ill so our • - rnutu.al. :American friend invited us to accompany him on this next business trip. He suggested that a change to sea level might do us good., We began to get ready with some eagerness. when we thought of the good meals en route which would be prepared by servants, the pleasant lounge, the. comfortable sleeping quarters, and the observation platform where- we could `sit and enjoy various beverages while the scenery rolled by. But alas, . our. dreams soon faded. 'The day before' our impending journey we received word that the special coach was wanted at that time by more important officials. After consultation we decided to go anyway, and to travel on the newest deluxe class coach. Our friend Mr. B. always was given the best service while travelling by rail. The morning of our departure dawned and we left Tehran with not a few misgivings since no accommodation had been arranged for our five-day visit to the south, and hotels were almost non-existent. But we were ushered into a comfortable compartment on the train, and we waved a cheerful good-bye to our friends on the platform. Ashraf and I settled°1back with.a sigh of complete relaxation. Spring was not far off. The buds on the trees looked as though' they would. soon burst into bloom, and the fruit blossoms were 'already out; a nice time of year to go south. After travelling for about two hours, we. suddenly realized that we were, cold and that our coach was decidedly air-conditioned. We questioned one of the train crew, but he . knew nothing about air-conditioning except that . it was automatic anrd something new to Persia. Ashraf wrapped herself in her hooded winter coat but I had brought nb heavy clothing, so Mr. B: loaned me • his. -.overcoat. 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There is little to see on the long journey from Tehran to the port of Khorramshar.: bare sculptured hills, vast expanses of salt desert, great empty voids with a few irrigated spots where green things grow. Wherever. we saw the depressing mild villages there were lots `of ragged and dirty children waving to the passing train. In desert areas which held sufficient moisture for coarse grass, the black ten o nomadic tribes dotted the horizon, ,their scattered flocks grazing on this unappetizing herbage. When the warm Season arrives, they pack their tents and migrate into. the hills where they find water and more grazing.for their flocks. ° It was dark when we stopped at Quom, one of the. most fanatic centres of the Moslem religion. Ashraf and I got off the train for some exercise on the station platform. A frigid wind tore at our coats and we shivered 'while we paused to look in the prayer room, an annex of the waiting room, where devout male travellers prostrate themselves toward Mecca. We,, were glad to regain the warmth of our coach and to order more hot tea. This beverage is served constantly everywhere in the country. The Persians. seem to* need the stimylation it • affords to accomplish any tasks or to while away leisure time. The poor who cannot afford milk raise their children on tea. - Continued Next Week ENJOY THE FINEST FOOD ' IN TOWN Chinese Food Our Specialty , ALSO TAKE-OUT ORDERS OPEN DAILY F a.m. to 10 p.m. Open Friday and Satbrday Until 12 Midnight The Esquire Restaurant "524-9941" SEE US FOR ALL MAYTAG PRODUCTS "TiTh' DEPENDA.9LE LINE" Including The New MA YTAG UNDERCOUNTER DISHWASHER HUTCHINSON..TV & APPLIANCES 308 HURON, RD. PHONE 524-7831 .16 Put your money into our guaranteed investment certificates now paying the never -before interest of eight and one half percent. VG The senior Trust Company devoted entirely to serving tlu' people of Ontario. VJCTOR1Aand GREY TRUST 'COMPANY SINCE 1889 -W. R. Curry, Manager . 524-7381 Elgin and Kingston Streets, Goderich - 4 -4 ra A Fair to remember! Nine solid fun-packed days of wonder, entertainment and excitement for the whole family! This year's Great Western Fair promises more attractions for everyone to enjoy than ever before. You'll be dazzled from the first day to the last for instance, on September 5, 6, and 7, hear the delightul IRISH ROVERS, creators of the hapPy hit record, "The Unicorn." Also M.C. GLENN H.AYWOOD, who can start an epidemic of laughter the moment he steps on a stage. And impressionist GEORGE KIRBY, a mimic without peers, a big man witha big smile and an infectious personality. Rounding out the three big opening shows at the grandstand is the former Miss America winner, VONDA KAY VAN DYKE. On September 8, 9, and 10 the spotlight' will be on America's greatest trumpet showman AL I jIRT, the really big man with the sweet horn! Also the vivacious GOLDDIGGERS, the fabulously talented 12 young beauties who've sung and danced up a storm of popularity on Dean Martin's television series. The master of ceremonies Will be ROLLY HAMMOND, the hilarious nightclub -entertain ger. Appearing -on -the -Farm program is the"" popular DEBBIE LORI KAYE, who wears her heart on ,,her sleeve for everyone captured.by her appealing voice. Debbie will be accompanied by THE RHYTHM PALS and AL CHERRY and they will also star in the afternoon performances September 8, 9, and 10. On the final three days, September 11, 12, and 13, excitement and thrills take ove'r•with the grandstand appearance of HUBERT CASTLE'S, INTERNATIONAL CIRCUS, returning -to amaze and entertain Great Western Fairgoers three times each day to wind up nine solid days of great entertainment. And there's far more, of course — Dad and Mbm will be royally entertained by the sultry rhythms of THE REGAL TAHITIANS, featuring the ' • Moorea. Drum -Dancers in the Marco Polo Lounge during the entire nine days of the Fair. There will be photo, fiddler and dance competitions, fashion Shows, marching bands, exhibits of farm, industry and sporting goods, the popular horse show, flower show, fine eating in the new "Top of the Fair" dining tounge,in the grandstand, many new exciting Midway attractions; and special. Kiddieland features for the youngsters. Plus the opportunity to win a new Chevrolet car daily! Admission is only $1.25 for adults at all times, and 25 cents for children. Truly, the Great Western' Fair $*orrises to be "A farhily affair"! 1 VISIT WESTERNFAIR SEPTEMBER 5 TO 13... IT'S A FAMILY AFFAIR R.