The Goderich Signal-Star, 1982-08-25, Page 1Gbderich
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iiOOERICH, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, AUGUSW1141982
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Two mechanics from the Ministry of Transportation
and Communication were in Goderich for three
days this week as part of the ministr automobile
safety check program. The mechafrom the
Stratford office of the ministry, inspected a steady
stream of older vehicles. The safety check moved to
Mitchell on Thursday. (Photo by Dave Sykes)
Older vehicles flock to
Ministry safety check -here
The Ministry of Transportation and .Com-
munication motor vehicle safety. check certainly has
a way of reducing traffic on Elgin Avenue.
The mini motor vehicle safety check unit from
Stratford set up shop in Goderich Monday and police
expected 'a steady stream of cars before the two
mechanics packed up for a stint in Mitchell beginning
Thursday.
Constable Bill Wilson of the Goderich detachment
of the OPP said town and provincial police have been
issuing CB3 forms to drivers over the past two
months, requesting they appear at the safety check.
Police have been on the lookout for older vehicles
with obvious defects in the body, tires and break and
, exhaust systems.
Considering that many drivers were, aware of the
safety check in July, they 'had ample time to have
those • defects repaired to safety standards. Others
will have forfeited their licence plates on the spot.
Two mechanics are on duty at the safety check,
checking basic items for wear or malfunction. Lights,
wipers, horn,
" tires and steering, linkage and break
systems are.all examined for possible defects. Car
bodies also come under the scrutinous eye of the
mechanics who lookfor. rust spots and holes in the
body, underside and trunk areas.
Last year the safety check team was in Goderich
for two days and more than 30 cars were examined.
Wilson said the ministry team should be active for
three full days this teip considering the number .of
drivers in the county who wer requested to make a pit
stop in Goderich this week. •
Rabies outbreak
seems to e over
BY STEPHANIE
LEVEEQU E
A recent outbreak of rabies in Colborne Township is
probably over, says a spokesman for the Health of
Animals Branch of the federal Department of
Agriculture.
Dr: W.J. Thompson, a veterinarian with the depart-
ment, said one or two dens of foxes were found to
have rabies in Colborne. Several young foxes were
found to have the condition.
"It seems to have died off, last week, over the
weekend and this week," said Dr. Thompson.
From Jan. 1 to July 31 of this year there have been
34 reported cases of rabies in Huron County. This is
an increase of four from the same seven-month
period in 1981.
In a breakdown of the 1982 cases, 13 foxes, 10 skunk,
five cattle, three dogs, one teat, one coyote, and one
ram were found with rabies. The 1981 cases affected
14 foxes, one skunk, 12 cattle, two dogs, and one
horse.
In the entire year of 1981, there were 62 rabies
cases, a decrease from 1980, when there were 83
cases.
Dr. Thompson said the type of rabies found in this
area affects skunks, foxes and cattle more than cats
and dogs. He said that no government-sponsored free
rabies clinics are planned for the area in the near
future. But, if there is a further increase in the
number of rabies cases, the Health of Animals
branch would look further into the matter, the •
veterinarian said.
In Perth, there have been no repotted cases of
rabies since spring according to the Perth office of
the Health of Animals branch.
Rwal---eustomers:-to---lose
Saturday mail delivery
Canada Post Corporation has announced that rural
route delivery service will remain in effect until the
end of September.
Earlier ' the corporation had announced the
suspension of rural route delivery after Saturday,
August 28: But subsequent to concerns expressed by
customers the deadline forthe suspension of rural
deliverywas extended: to Saturday, September 25.
The elimination of rural route delivery on Satur-
days affects 2,700 routes in Canada, 785 of them in the
Southwestern District. ' cuianada Post . anticipates
savings of $4 million annually across the country and
$750,000 in the southwestern pdstal district,' which
includes all Ontario offices west of a line from Oak-
ville to Collingwood.
Locally, the decision will affect 1,188 rural
customers within the five 'rural routes served by the
Goderich Post Office.
Canada Post Corporation president Michael
Warren extended the deadline on the suspension of
• Saturday rural delivery because of concerns ex-
pressed about the timing of the changeand its effect
on newspapers in rural areas,
"We made a commitment to our customer to
provide reasonable , notice and two weeks is not
satisfactory to allow those affected to 'zke alter-
native ' delivery arrangements. Therefore ani-
plementation of five-day delivery on rural routes will
be delayeduntil October, giving our customers six
weeks. to. adjust."
Last week • Warren . had ,announced that Saturday
rural delivery would be suspended in all provinces '
except Prince Edward Island. But, the prospect of an
end to Saturday delivery led to complaints from
newspaper publishers and the Canadian Federation
of Agriculture.
Youth rams town traffic signs
An out-of-town youth has been charged with
mischief by" local police after knocking down eight
Yield and Stop signs with his truck over the weekend. •
Money stolen at the marina for the second time in
July has been recovered and no charges are being
laid. The parents of some out-of-town juveniles found
the $464.91 and returned it. Money stolen during the
first robbery in July is slut missing.
Police report one fraud, one motor vehicle theft, 11
other thefts and 16 incidents of mischief and wilful
damage wring the past week. .
Theymade one arrest, laid 16 criminal charges,
four liquor charges, four Highway Traffic Act
charges, investigated three motor vehicle accidents
and issued one warning. •
Horses killed
near BeAmiller
Five horse,# were destroyed after being struck by a
vehicle as they gathered on Huron County Road 1
near _SenmillerThursday evening.
The horses, owned by Verdun Vanstone of R.R. 4
Goderich, had broken out of a nearby field and were
standing on the road when struck by a vehicle driven
by Stuart Alton of R.R. 2 Lucknow. Alton was
travelling southbound en Huron County Read 1 when
the accident occurred,
The value of the five destroyed animals was
estimated at $10,000 and the damage estimate on the
vehicle was $3,000.
Alton was not injured in the accident and charges
were not laid.
PC association
elects executive
A Lucan area woman was named president of the
Huron -Middlesex provincial Progressive Con-
servative Association at its annual meeting on Aug.
18.
Mrs. Ruth Hill of R.R, 2, Lucan, has been a Con-
servative all her life. She takes over from past presi-
dent Gerry Ginn of R.R. 2, Clinton.
There were about 150 in attendance at the annual
meeting, billed as a fancily affair. Huron -Bruce MP
Murray Cardiff was on hand as was his predecessor
Robert McKinley. Other,'notables in the crowd were
Huron County Warden Harold Robinson, former MP
Charles McNaughton and a 'former member of the
Ontario Police Comunission, Elmer Bell of Exeter.
Other executive members named include, first
vice-president Tom Jasper of Goderich, second vice-
president Donna Wood of Clinton, vice-presidents
Fred Dobbs of R.R. 1, Clinton, Doug Murray of R.R.
2, Lucan, Jim Hayter of Goderich, Bob Feasey of
R.R. 5, Strathroy, Anson McKinley of R.R. 1, Zurich,
and Gary Bean of Exeter. The chief financial officer
is Chris Little of Exeter and the secretary is Doreen
Strong of Seaforth. • .
An advisory committee was named and includes,
Jim Sills, Charles Corbett of R.R. 2,.,Ailsa Craig, Jim
Britnell of Goderich, Lorne Kleinstiver•of Dashwood,
Clarence Hardy of Lucan, Elmer Hayter of R.R. 1,
Varna, Glen Webb of R.R: 2, Dashwood, Merton
_Culbert of .Lucan, Don Shipway. of-Ailsa_Craig,,
Mary-_.
Donnelly of Goderich, Elmer Bell of Exeter, and Alf •
Ross of Seaforth.
Bill -too high
councillor says
A town councillor has charged council with being
extravagant with the taxpayer's money for en-
tertainment.
Councillor Jim Searls questioned bills for payment
relating to the Canada Week celebrations that in-
cluded a parade, fireworks, variety concert and
entertaining of Bay City, Mich. dignitaries.
Searls said that' a :bill .for $787 resulting .from a
reception at -the. Bedfat&Hotelewasenit.at.lineogd ,.
suggested that only a few members of council, Bay
City dignitaries and their wives should have been
treated at council's expense.
"Names were specified at council," Searls 'said.
"It's nothing more than tax dollars being spent for
drinking. It should be a cash bar."
Despite a $2,000 grant for the Canada Week
festivities, the budget for the celebrations was ex-
ceeded by over $200. The bills were approved for
payment. .
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Fun at the fair
The 123rd rendition of the Dungannon Fair was held over two days this
past weekend and offered good times for the whole family. The fair
kicked off Friday evening with a flea market and several competitions at
the agriculture fair grounds. Teh festivities resumed Saturday with a
colourful parade and more zany competitions at the f r grounds as well
as horse shows. In the above photos a clown with halloo s is surrounding
by anxious children during the parade and a couple of experienced hands
steet their wagon along the parade route. (photos by Kris Svela)
Sailing race
The 505 Canadian Championship Sailing Regatta
was held in Goderich•this past weekend and the event
attracted top flight sailors from across North
America. The weather was not exactly co-operative
for the two-day Canadian Championship as high
winds grounded sailors Sunday. Details appear on the
Recreation page.
County homemakers
The Town and Country Homemakers provide a
valuable and needed service for many people in
'Huron county. Reporter Joanne Buchanan takes a
look at the dedicated work of homemakers inside this
section.
Plenty of sports
It was an active sporting week in Goderich that
featured an entertaining visit from the California
Cuties novelty softball team, a peewee softball
tournament, a men's invitational golf tournament
and a host of other sporting events. Pictures and
stories appear on the recreation pages.
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