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Save a deer
New product time! Every fall I start to get
information on new items entering the
market, and this year is no exception. One
item especially may be of interest to
everyone, as it's a device designed to
prevent auto -animal collisions. This little
item was developed in Austria, and tested
extensively in Finland as well as the U.S.
Known as the SAVE -A -LIFE Animal War-
ning Device Deer Alert, it emits an
ultrsonic, signal that will keep most deer
( and many other animals( from crossing
the road in front of cars, trucks, motor-
cycles and even trains. The device will be
exhibited at the National Safety Council's
Congress and Exposition in New Orleans at
the Rivergate, October 28-31.
My areas of the country are
experiencing rapidly increasing deer
populations. In the October November
'83 issue of NATIONAL WILDLIFE, for
example, it was estimated that there are as
many as 13 million white- tailed deer in the
United States, and many experts believe
that they are as prevalent today as they
were when the first Europeans arrived to
colonize this country.
As the numbers grow each year, vehicular
collisions with deer and other animals
( estimated to be over one million killed a
day), cost. the motorist, companies and
governmental departments millions of
dollars resulting from vehicle damage,
personal injury and death. Describing the
"Deer Alert" as the "most unique new
product" at the 1983 National Safety
Congress, the Super Value Corporation in
Minnesota, for example, averages 30 to 40
animal collisions a year with its fleet. Over a
recent two-year period, the cost of these
accidents approached $200,000, and the
company states, "This cost doesn't even
take into consideration the disruption these
accidents inflict on our operations." While
insurance companies estimated property
damage to be over $200,000 million for.177
thousand reported vehicle collisions with
deer in 1979, the National Highway, Traffic
Safety Administration's National Accident
Sampling • System in 1982 ' found. 14,000
injuries. and 100 fatalities resulting from a
Naturally Speaking
sample of 100,000 vehicle collisions with
large animals. During that same year, eight
truck drivers and four of their passengers
were killed in animal -related accidents
reported to the Bureau of Motor Carrier
Safety.
The SAV -A -LIFE Security System
consists of two, two-inch, chrome -finished
instruments that resemble small jet engines
that mount easily on the front of a car, truck
or even a motorcycle. When the vehicle
attains a speed of 30 m.p.h. or more, air
rushing through the cylinders creates an
ultrasonic signal that can be heard by deer
and other animals up to a quarter of a mile
away. Inaudible to humans and animals
riding in the vehicle, the sound alerts
animals tothe approach of the vehicle,
keeping them off the roads and highways.
Invented in Austria and tested in Europe
and the United States, the device is reducing
animal vehicle collisions by over 80 per
cent and is being used by emergency
vehicles, law enforcement agencies,
truckers, corporate fleets, automotive and
tire test companies, hazardous cargo
haulers, state and federal agencies, and
motorists concerned with family and
wildlife protection. Carl Stoecker, a
mechanic for the Iowa State Patrol, for
example, reported in a newspaper interview
that he observed fewer cars out of
commission because of collisions with
animals, particularly deer after installing
the SAV -A -LIFE devices. States Stoecker,
"They've proven effective for us, and we do
have, a lot of damage to our cars, especially
in the northeast part of the state. Officers
say they've seen the deer stop for them, but
sometimes when they go by, another car will
By Steve Cooke
come along and hit the animal." In a 1984
test of the devices , in Clark County,
Wisconsin, a spokesman for the sheriff's
department reported in the "Leader -
Telegram": "Our officers' opinions of the
devices have been favorable and the
majority of our officers have indicated a
desire to install the devices on their personal
vehicles..." SAV -A -LIFE has also received
unsolicited write-ups in numerous
newspapers, magazines, safety and trade
publications and government and company
newsletters, and has been featured on both
radio and television.
Business and governmental purchasers of
SAV -A -LIFE are finding that in addition to
preventing accidents, community and
employee relations are also enhanced.
Noting the public reaction to the
installation of the devices on company
vehicles, Darlene Gifford, Community
Relations Manager for Southwestern Bell
states: "This has l i•ought us a lot of good
publicity as a public service... People are
seeing this as a positive aspect of our
presence in the community, and they're
very appreciative." Safety officers
concerned with employee protection are
also finding that SAV -A -LIFE makes an -
ideal incentive premium for employees and
their families. After a successful experience
with the devices on many of their trucks,
Wisconsin Bell, for example, reported this
information to interested employees in their
newsletter, "Trend."
Guaranteed for 30 days, the SAV -A -LIFE
Security System sells for under $30. For
information contact: .SAV -A -LIFE INC.,
P.O. Box 1226, New York, NY 10025, Tet(
(212)316-0307.
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• Clinton Atoms open season with a win
On October -26 the Clinton Atoms finished
their pre -season' exhibition games on a
winning note ,as they dumped the Mildmay
Little Monarchs by a 7-2 count.
Chris Kennedy paced the•Clinton attack as
he registered a hat -trick. Shawn Chipchase_
chipped in with two • goals while Danny
Wildfong and Scott Rathwell_ added singles.
Scott Schneider and Bill Speers replied for
Mildmay.
In the first period, Chris Kennedy gave
Clinton a 1-0 lead at the 2:1Q'mark 'as he
scored an unassisted marker. In the second
period Shawn Chipchase, Scott' Rathwell
and Kennedy, with his second goal, gave the
locals a 4-0 lead. Mildmay got one back
before Danny Wildfong and Shawn
Chipchase rounded out. the second period
scoring to give Clinton a comfortable 6-1
lead after two periods.
The teams split goals in the third as Chris
Kennedy completed his hat -trick. Kennedy's
i...e...e�o Mark, Livermore, gathered three
linernate, Mark, Livermore,
assists in the game. Also, gathering assists
for Clinton in the game were Scott Rathwell,
Scott Shaddick, Mark King, Chris Kennedy
and goaltender, Derek Hoggarth..
Clinton 6 - Palmerston 1
The Clinton Atoms opened their season in
good form as they displayed excellent
positional play enroute to a 6-1 victory over
Palmerston.. -
•The first period was scoreless as both
goalies made several key saves. Each team
scored in the second with Murray Kaye
scoring for the visitors to give them the lead.
Scott Wright blasted a high wrist fromjust
inside the blue line to knot the score at 1-1.
Mark Livermore had won the: face-off draw
cleanly to set up Wright..
At the 3:52 mark of the third Scott
Shaddick , scored what proved to be• the
winning goal as his wristshot from the top of
the left face-off circle richoehet off the
Big ish Contest
Cool autumn weather 'means excellent The Catch and Keep speckled trout caught
fishing and it also means a great chance to in Pat Lake (between Sudbury and Tim -
land the Junkers that will , win, the 1985 mins) by Dan Bowman also shows promise
"Molson" Big Fish Contest. Entries of • of being judged a winner. 'The Powassan,
largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, nor- Ontario angler tempted the 8.5 pound giant
thern • pike, muskellunge, walleye, lake with a fly and worm combination.
trout, rainbow trout, speckled trout, and The ''Molson" Big Fish Contest is open to
salmon will be accepted, until Nov. 30. any • angler fishing during regular open
As Ontario's most prestigious angling • seasons in public waters in the Province of
competition; the "Molson" Big Fish Con- Ontario. No entry fee is required and
test, operated by the Ontario Federation of anglers '.may enter as often as they wish
Anglers and Hunters, awards $40,000 in cash between Apr. 15 and Nov. .30. The 'fish must
and prizes .for the largest fish that are be 'caught on rod, reel, and line and a
caught in the province's lakes.and rivers.
Prizes• are the 'same for the two
categories, Catch and Keep or Live Release,
and include a total of 18 Evinrude electric
trolling motors, 54 cash prizes, and 270 Mit-
chell rods and reels. In addition, one entrant
will be awarded the title of, "Ontario Angler
of the. Year" and will receive a 9.9 h.p.
Evinrude outboard motor, .
' One sp('>rtsrnan in contention for a share of
the prizes is Willowdale angler • Paul
Uasbarinu who landed and live released a
42,5" ( fork length) northern. pike in
Georgian Bay. Ile currently holds top spot in
his class with this entry.
goalie's glove into the net.
glove into the net.
Two minutes later, Scott Wright scored
his second goal of the game, when he was set
up beautifully by Shawn Chipchase and
Jason Carter. Two quick markers by Shawn
Chipchaseabout the half -way mark of the
period gave Clinton a commanding.5-1 lead.
Danny Wildfong finished off the scoring as •
he picked the corner with a high wristshot.
Jason 'Carter, who played a strong game
both ways, as everybody else, gathered
three assists, Also assisting on goals were
Mark Livermore, Scott Rathwell, Scott
Jewitt and Shawn Chipchase.
The Clinton defence with Scott . Jewitt,
Scott Shaddick, Scott Rathwell and Shane
Macdonald leading the way played excellent
hockey in front of goalie Derek Hoggarth.
The Atoms next start is November 2at
5:20 p.m. against Drayton. They travel to
Arthur on November 3 for a 5 p.m. start. •
offers prizes
Live
entertainment..
• from page 14
1>uur prize winners from the craft show
held last weekend were: Robbie Kemp,$10,
(' and 1': Variety; Julie Gibbings, $10,
iiurgess Department Store.
Minor Hockey •
Clinton Minor Hockey will be holding a
general meeting on November 6 at the
Clinton Public School. The meeting will get
underway at 7 p.rn. Everyone is welcome to
attend.
Get ready
• for Halloween
This Halloween, have your coins ready for
the Trick -or -Treaters and their UNICEF
boxes, and you will be helping UNICEF sup-
ply basic elrlucation around the world.
UNICEF brings education and literacy to
children and mothers by helping govern-
ments print textbooks, build classrooms and
train teachers. UNICEF is particularly in-
terested in closing the gap between female
and male education statistics. It recognizes
that a mother who' can read is in a much bet-
ter position to care for and teach her
children than is an illiterate mother.
When you see a Canadian school child at
your door with a UNICEF box on Hallo-
ween, please be generous — you are helping
to bring schooling to another child in the
Third World.
photograph of the fish must accompany the
entry form. Every angler whose fish meets
or exceeds the qualifying entry standard for
the species will receive a personalized
award certificate and an 8". k 10" print of a
largemouth bass by Canadian wildlife ar-
tist, Michael Dumas.
For complete rules, pick up an entry form
at any bait and tackle shop, sporting goods
Store,taxidermist, fishing lodge, or directly
from the Ontario Federation of Anglers and
Hunters, Box 28, Peterborough, Ontario.
i4�9J 6Y5.
CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNFyDAY, OCTOBER 30,1985 --Page 15
The newly founded Fleming Fowl -Ups donned their new uniforms and took to the ice oh
October 27 at the Clinton Arena. The team, which won the Utica Tournament, is au
Oldtimers team from Clinton which is having a good opening season. On October 27, the ,
home team took on the Shipley Old Ships. ( Anne Nare jku photo)
Thatch for deer
By Mike Singleton -
Federation of Ontario Naturalists
It's dusk. A ghostly, great shadow stirs at
. the forest edge. In a flashlight's play, the
ghost freezes. But wait - it's not a ghost - but
a creature of absolute beauty - every hair in
perfect sheen, and perfect place. A twig
snaps beneath foot. Instantaneously, the
beauty is again a ghost. Three springy
bounces, a high bound .., and gone. ,
vegetation at hand. •
Abandoned farm fields have added to this
checkerboard, offering for perhaps 50 years
areas of lush regrowth. Wild fruit trees,
sprouting from apple. seeds spread in the
-nooks and crannies throughout the south,
have augmented food. •
Logging activities and forest fires have
added regrowth areas to this checkerboard.
And, even in extensive forested areas, road
verges - which society insists upon being
wide, grassy strips - constitute deer feeders..
Moreover, man's intense development
has sharply reduced the white -tail's natural
predators,. Cougar are, virtually gone,
believed restricted to only a few remote
pockets: And, timber wolves, fleeing man's
progressive settlement, are gone south of
the shield. While red fox arid coyote have
both filled the vacant slot, neither is adept at
capturing large prey.
,The result is a - surprisingly - large and
healthy deer population in Ontario.
This is a key time in the white -tail's life
cycle. Bucks - %'hosot antlers have been
growing all, sununer, nurtured by .their
velvety coating - are now commencing the
rut. Polishing their antlers by rubbing them
on trees • and threshing ' bushes, .,they
strengthen their neck .muscles. Over the
next couple of weeks, they'll continence the
'ritualized shows and jousting matches that
will ensure that only the. largest, healthiest
bucks will sire next year's fawns.
Meanwhile, this year's fawns - now wean-
ed - are separating from their mothers.
Over the next month, mature does will come
into a one -day heat, in which to mate. White -
tail's seven month gestation period will en-
sure that the progeny will arrive when food
and cover are again lush.
In .the meantime, have a close look al
those forest edges androad verges - par-
tict'ilarly on dry (hays, about dusk. or dawn.
Watch for the stilled form of a white-tailed
silhouette. You'll alma"sl certainly be
rewarded with view ilrsighl int ° nature.
The • white-tailed. deer is unmistakable in
Ontario. It's size, form, white cotton -ball
tail and (on bucks only) high branching
antlers distinguish it immediately from On-
tario's other deer moose, caribou and
largely -extinct elk.
.The white.ail has done well by man. This -
may seem odd,. it being one of North
America's most intensely hunted mam-
mals. But its fortune rests in habitat and
dietary requirements, and in our penchant
for creating their' ideal habitat. Browsers,
-deer munch their way through 5 -10 lb. (3 - 5
kg) per day of buds, twigs and saplings,
favouring aspen, dogwood, maples and
other tender, vegetation. During summer
• and fall- when they are striving to build fat
reserves - this is augmented by nutritionally
richer 'grasses, goldenrod, asters and even
•apples.
Dense, mature woods - like the primordial
forests . which largely blanketed eastern .
Canada before European settlers' arrival -
offer. precious little browse at the forest
floor - all of the tender growth is high,
beyond reach, in the canopy.
Man's activities have benefitted white-
tails. ire a' number of ways. Progressive
agricultural clearing has converted the
landscape into . a vast • checkerboard,
creating literally tens of thousands of miles
of edge - between farm fields, woodlnts,
pasture and valleys. This edge provides
ideal habitat for deer, offering lush growth
of shrubs and saplings, browse close to the
ground, dense cover for both adults and r
cached fawns, and a rich variety of meadow'
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