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The Goderich Signal-Star, 1984-09-19, Page 3REGAL AaUAGLU Latex Satin -Finish' Enamel Y V. ,.• . ,..... TT ..'..... yii 4 Litre. raa 1 DISTRICT NEWS'.,ip ies vaccine 4be• dropped Ro*teen thousand plastic bags, contain ling a simulated, rabie , vaccine; will be drop- ppredover the ' To ships of Hulrett, Goderich, Tuckers th, Stanley and Col borne'oneptembex , N,atural Resources Minister an Pope a Winced today. T e bags will ea h contain a liver -coated cube, about the size of a golf ball. Beneath the liver is a small.sponge, which has been soaked in a harimless liquid (the antibiotic tetracycline) and Oen'coated with wax and fat. The liquid is used to simulate a rabies vaccine. "When the fox or other wild animal bites into the cube, the liquid in the sponge will squirt into its mouth. If this test is suc- cessful, we'll be able to place liquid rabies vaccine in bait as early as next year," said 'Mr. Pope. The baits will be opped from low-flying aircraft along the ge of woodland, on gravel pits and of er rough land, and pasture, stubble and ields with low vegeta- tion. The baits will a about 30-50 metres `apart. No baits will. be dropped within 100 imetres of farm buildings, houses, roads or recreation areas. A one -minute video tape, which expldins the experiment, will be shown to all school children ii the area before the drop takes place. Although the liquid is harmless, the video tape asks children and adults to help the experiement by not tampering with any bait bags they might find. "This liquid vaccine approach, developed by my Ministry's research, station in Maple, is a new way to deal with the problem of rabid foxes. In the past, we've ex- perimented with another, bait — a ham- burger ball. In laboratory experiments, we placed tiny pills containing vaccine in ham- burger balls. The hamburger was eaten, but the pills did not prove successful enough for use in the field. The liquid vaccine approach has the potential of being far more effective in fighting this dangerous disease," he said. Ministry scientists will examine the teeth of foxes harvested by the area's trappers and hunters for traces of the liquid found in the bait. Tetracycline was chosen as the li- quid for the test because it can be detected on teeth under ultra -violet light. "This area is an ideal testing ground for our rabies research, Once it is one of the top fox hunting and trapping parts of the pro- vince. That's why we have conducted several anti -rabies experiments here since the mid -70's. But this work wouldn't have been possible without the tremendous co- operation of the residents — and in par- ticular the trappers and hunters", Mr. Pope said. Rabies is still a major disease in Ontario. In 1983, 2,402 people received vaccine shots. Rabid foxes and skunks are the main source of the disease. Vaccinating pets is a simple process. However, developing a vaccine for wildlife and administering it has proven more dif- ficult. Between April 3, 1983 and March 31, 1984, 1,618 domestic and wild animals in Ontario Sealed Tenders will be received. up to 12:00 Noon, Sept. 26, 1984 For A MINI VAN EY The Goderich Public Utilities Commission 64 West Street ' -Goderich, Ontario N7A 2K4 Telephone 524-7371 Tenders should be clearly marked "TENDERS FOR MINi VAN" The lowest or any tender Is not necessarily accepted. For Additional Information "Spec -sheets" may be obtained by • contacting Evert Middel at the above address. • MILwAUKE BUS TRIP TCS TORONTO This Saturday Tickets `25.00 Some seats still available PHONE NORM AT 524®4261 Ministry of Natural Resources' (MNR) Dave Johnston holds a sample of the paraffin - coated sponge bait that will be dropped in the area on September 25. The bait, soaked in a harmless antibiotic (tetracycline) will allow MNR officials to determine its acceptability for use once the Ministry embarks on its program to vaccinate wild animals against rabies. (MNR photo) were diagnosed as rabid. Red foxes and skunks accounted for 72,4per cent of these cases. In 1983, 2,402 people in Ontario received vaccine shots after being exposed to rabid animals. Humans are usually exposed to rabies by corning in contact with dogs and cats. It costs taxpayers over $15 -million annual:\ ly for diagnosis, vaccinations and other con- trol measures. Pets and livestock can be vaccinated by a veterinarian. Controlling rabies in wildlife is difficult. Laboratory work has shown that foxes could be vaccinated if the vaccine is put into a special bait. County wants to enlarge weed hit list Huron County Council's agriculture and property committee will have another look at weed control with an eye to backing the • weed inspector in his attempt to enlarge the noxious weed list. At its Sept. 6 meeting, the county learned that its request to the Ministry of Agriculture and Food to have authority to develop a county list on top of the provincial list of noxious weeds was turned down. A letter from the ministry suggests that local municipalities may pass bylaws designating local weeds In part or all of the municipality. The bylaw does have to be ap- proved by the ministry. The agriculture and property,ucommittee suggested that farmers be encouraged to follow control recommendations, but after several reeves spoke of their own weed pro- blems, it was decided to pursue the matter further. It was agreed that weed inspector ,toe Gibson needs tougher laws to enforce weed control. Hay. Township Reeve Lionel Wilder said Velvet Leaf is not a local problem but is a county -wide problem. He suggested the county go back to the province to get Velvet Leaf put on the noxious weed list. Jimson weed is another problem weed the Hay reeve said. Goderich Deputy Reeve Jim Britnell sug- gested that the agriculture and property committee study the weed problem and br- ing back a report to county council. New signs may help at intersections Fatal accidents on Huron County roads have prompted action from the county road department. At the September session of Huron ('ounty Council, councillors were told that steep grade signs will be put up in the area of Porter's Hill in Goderich Township and a large 4 ft. by Vt. stop sign will be put up at Winchelsea intlsborne Township. The steep grade signs at both the east and west approaches to the Porter's Bill area are a recommendation from a coroner's report ,on an accident which killed a Goderich OPP officer on Sept. 25, 1983. Goderich Township Reeve Grant Stirling said he did not think steep grade signs would be appropriate. Rather, he said, the county should improve the approaches to the Porter Hill. Two fatal accidents have occurred this past swruner at Winchelsea where county roads 6 and 11 intersect. County engineer Bob Dempsey said a large stop sign ordered after the first fatali- ty has still not arrived. County (toad 6 is the through road at the intersection and Mr. Dempsey noted there are rumble strips on County Road 11. The county engineer said discussion with Exeter ()l'P has revealed that driver error was the cause of the two accidents at the in- tersection. However, the county will install the larger stop signs and the engineer will monitor the intersection to see if a flashing light is necessary. Up until last year, County Road 11 was a gravel road. No money for new well at Huronview The installation of a well at lfuronvicw Home for the Aged in Clinton has been shelved for the time being, Huron County' Council was told Sept. 6. Huronview's board of management chair- man Paul Steckle said cost is the Main reason why the board has decided to put on hold the idea of installing a well at the home located just south of the town of Clinton. The question of the well arose in the past two years Ix•rausc of the cost of the water i luronview buys from ( However. Reeve Steckle said the hoard of management was advised that in order to install a well, a 300,000 gallon capacity reservoir would be necessary. And the cost of such a reservoir has been estimated at about $200,000. The Stanley Township reeve rioted that on his own faun he has recently built a 25(1,000 ( ahem reservoir for less than $30,000. He ad- der1 that a 300,000 gallon reservoir is more than host small towns have. I' rank Cowan Co. I.td.. of Princeton, the county's insurance firm, suggested the 51ze of the reser'voir. Reeve Steck le noted the well was not nr eluded in the 1984 budget and suggested that the question be considered another year. go Town Award. will to Anita Lassaline to the airport cornm►ttee. The principal and staff of Goderich and District Collegiate Institute recommended to town council that Anita I,assaline, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Lassaline, 113 Brock Street, be named the recipient of the town of G8 erich Award for 1983-84. Anita, now mending the University of Waterloo, will receive the award at the school's annual commence- ment exercised Friday, September 28. Council sess• ions Town council will hold three meetings during the month of October beginning with a meeting Monday, October I. The se- cond and third meetings will be held Oc- tober 15 and 29 respectively. Water storage The Ministry of the Environment in- formed town council that it is holding funds in the amount of $321,000 in a reserve Account for scheduled improvements to the town's water supply and distribution system. The town plans to improve the COMMUNITY NEWS water storage and distribution system and construction may begin within the current fiscal year. Plans call for an underground storage tank and upgrading of the distribu- tion system. Ask for space Town council received a request from 532 Maitland Squadron of the Royal Cana- dian Air Cadets to use the former weather station building at the airport as a head- quarters. Commanding officer Richard Livesey said in a letter that while the squadron is allowed use of the gymnasium at Robertson . School, the squadron is in need of permanent training and storage facilities. Uniforms are stored at the of- ficer's home. Council referred the matter Restrict hours The Goderich Police Commission has urged town council to revise its bylaw with respect to the hours of operation of certain businesses. The request arose out of pro- blems encountered at Bayfield Road Mac's Mill location which is open,24 hours. Council tabled the matter in view of the fact that Chief Pat King would be discuss- ing the matter with Mac's officials. Point Farms The Ministry of Natural Resources in- formed town officials that it may privatize Point Farms Provincial Park north of town. The process involves leasing the operation to private enterprise while the government ensures that the same level and quality of service is maintained. Mayor Eileen Palmer said the move is not setting a precedent but that a number of provinciariarks are now leased ,and run privately. Guaranteed Investment. Certificates BEST RATE '3" *Subject to change Gaiser-Kneale Insurance Brokers Inc. 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