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Home My WebLink AboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1986-05-28, Page 6PAGE 6 —GODERICH SIGNAL -STAR, WEDNESDAY, MAY 28, 1 . ao��.,ea,�wro:..a,:aw�wm.�•�aaawc»r.aw:e..:;.;.:::•, , •wc;ra 'kp,':.'aC'..O?iz.3MO....;,...i:...Ax.:w:x.t:.\:::a'3, .,."den,,. `".��. ;(:alo. "h'•a<SON CA% Security and yield in perf&t balance. NATIONAL TRUST A Division of National Victoria and Grey Trustco GODERICH - 100 Kingston St., 524-7381 t Communit Aboveground In • round Onground DO IT YOURSELF KITS or LET US INSTALL =9J, IT FOR YOU YOUR SUMMER 01 OF FUN, FITNESS & RELAXATION IS ONLY A PHONE CALL AWAY We also carry a complete Line of Pool and Spa Chemicals and Accessories RJRo2 Goderich ee 524.9804 News Ju ge reserve O from page 1 seizure and laying of charges. Moody said he read it and didn't think anything more of it because it was his ex- perience that, in the ministry, the right hand doesn't know what the left hand is do- ing. Moody said he had contradictory in- formation from the ministry and his lawyer had advised him the quotas were off. NO CHARGES Ministry conservation officer Blake Evans testified Friday he told Moody as exactly as he could that, to his knowledge, quotas would not be enforced and no charges would be laid. Evans said he told Moody the ministry would be appealing Judge Smith's decision and no charges would be laid for over quota fishing until the results of the appeal. Evans said on Oct. 18, 1984 he had no authority to refuse Moody t e right to fish because he had no informati -at that time that he had fished his quota. he October returns are not available to Evans until Nov. 8, he said. "I had no information that Moody ex- ceeded his quota in October, 1984 or for the month of October. I had no reason to tell him not to fish on Oct. 18 or for the month of October." said Evans. ecision in Moody trial Evans told the court he was not aware on Oct. 18 that fishermen would be charged for fishing over quota. He said he did not have any input into the laying of the subse- quent charges. Evans said he did not lay any charges because his superiors advised him not to, based on the ruling of Mr. Justice Smith. When asked by Moody's defense lawyer Frank Montello if he did not become alarmed when he saw Moody's October figures which indicated Moody had ex- ceeded his perch quota, Evans answered no. After receiving Moody's October figures, he did not contact Moody and tell him he was catching too much fish because "adhering to the quota is the responsibility of the fishermen." When asked by Montello if there was any enforcement of the quota restrictions, as outlined in the letter Moody received from a ministry official subsequent to Oct. 24, Evans said there was not. When Montello suggested the letter was pretty well meaningless and normal en- forcement, procedures were not followed, Evans told the court there had been a ver- bal communication from his superiors, reiterating that no quotas would be enforc- ed based on Mr. Justice Smith's decision, about a week after the letter had been sent to Moody. In summation, Montello told the court Moody felt the quota system was unfair when it was imposed in 1984. He fought a fair battle in court and won. He did not take the matter into his own hands. He fished within the quotas until the decision by Mr. Justice Smith and then he sought legal advice before fishing more than his quota. He met with his ministry liaison of- ficer Blake Evans who clearly advised quotas were no longer in effect and n charges would be laid. "Evans unequivocally indicated 'ttrd was so," said Montello. It is abundantly clear he was well within his perch limit in September and only ex- ceeded the quota after the Mr. Justice Smith decision, said Montello. The letter of Oct. 22 which stated quotas would be en- forced is an "utterly worthless document. It's meaningless as testified by liason of- ficer Evans. Montello further pointed out that no charges were undertaken, until after Feb. 8, 1985 when the Smith decision was over- turned by appeal court. Turn to page 7 Unit seeks public input about rabies The Huron County Health Unit would welcome public input about a proposed compulsory rabies program for dogs and cats in the county. The program would provide low cost rabies clinics throughout the county in cooperation with local veterinarians. All owners of dogs and cats would be required to have documented evidence of adequate rabies immunization. "The majority of people have their pets immunized. We're going after the people who ignore it. Since most people do pay for immunization, why should some get off the hook?" says Dr. Harry Cieslar, Medical Officer of Health for the county. Puppies that haven't been immunized have exposed as many as 200 people at a time to rabies. In such situations, those people exposed should be vaccinated, which is always a risky procedure. Dr. Cieslar says the cost to immunize all pets in Huron County would total about $20,000, $10,000 less than the amount of money the county spends every year to vaccinate people who have been exposed to rabies. The Ministry of Health recently in- troduced legislation to deal with the im- munization of companion animals which can be successfully immunized and predominate in rabies exposure to humans. ,The majority of human rabies exposures occur from domestic cats and dogs. In Huron County, there is an average of 25 to 30 human exposures to animals either pro- ven or suspected to have rabies. The subsequent immunization cost for the peo- ple involved is estimated to be $1,000 per person for the investigation, vaccine and treatment services. Dr. Cieslar has made a recommendation to the Huron board of health for the im- plementation of a compulsory rabies clinic in the county. He invites the public to write or call the health unit or local council representative with concerns or support. To contact the health unit, call Dr. Cieslar at 524-8301 or Ed Harrison at the inspection department at 482-3416 or 1-800-265-5184. Knox auxiliary hears about the Indians troduction she told of her work in her own church then by using a film gave a talk on the early life and religion of the Indians and their interest in the creation of all things. Mrs. R. McAllister president of Knox church afternoon auxiliary opened the May meeting. Plans fora OUO trip June 25 %I111 be finaliz- ed at the June 17 meeting. It was moved by Mrs. C.Edward and seconded by Mrs. Pollock that we contact the Arthur Circle and Mrs. Royal regarding a missionary Sunday. Mrs. C. Edward and Mrs. G. Henderson reported on the Synodical held in Welland. The June meeting will be a pot luck lun- cheon. Mrs. G. Henderson and her group were in charge of the devotion. Mrs. C. Wilson read the scripture. The leader read an Indian prayer and introduc- ed the speaker Lynda Linfield. In her in - Join the fun with our Country JAMBOREE THIS SUNDAY, JUNE 1 3 PM -7 PM Featuring FIVE Country Bands! Live Country Music • THURSDAY, FRIDAY AND SATURDAY EVENINGS AL4TOU-CAN EAT BUFFET SATURDAY & SUNDAY. MAY 31 JUNE 1 4 PM -8 PM BREAKFAST 999. PIZZA Eat in or Take out'/ NEW CHINESE FOOD •DAILY SPECIALS HARBOUR LIGHTS RESTAURANT dE HIGHWAY 21 • SAY/IIID 36S-25$4may OPEN 1 DAYS A *EEK I A.M. • 1 A.M. 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Cancellation The Benefit Dance to be hold at Legion Branch 109 on Friday May 30 hos been CANCELLED to celebrate the 40TH WEDDING AANNIVERiARY of Florence and Reg Miller we invite family and friends to a dance at the WHITE CARNATION Hohnosville SATURDAY, MAY31 8:30 P.M. - 1 A.M. Music by the "Wilbees" BEST RATES Short Term GIC INVESTMENTS F INAN('Lk1. CENTRE Goderich 521-27 73 1-800-265-5503 WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENT Mr. & Mrs. Earl Schloendorf of London and Mr, & Mrs. William Reid of Wilson St., Goderich wish to announce the forthcoming marria e o their children Wendy Lyn toKenneth Allan on Juke 14, 1986 in London at Richards Memorial United Church at4:00p.m. 1