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Home My WebLink AboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1987-08-19, Page 5Committee thanks awareness participants Dear Editor: On behalf of the planning committee for the Huron County Awareness Day in Goderich on Thursday, Aug. 6, we wish to thank the following people who par- ticipated in our event and for being such good sports: Kathleen Buckley, MacKay Centre; Jane Netzke, Goderich Recreation Director; Dave Overboe, Huron County Social Services; Carol Wilson, Community Living Association; Salem Remtulla, Alexandra General and Marine, Physiotherapist; Joan Van Den Broeck, Heart & Stroke Foundation; Mel Bogie, LETTERS Lion's Club President; Dorothy Bogie, Lioness Club President; Lou Anne Hope, Signal -Star Publishing. For a very short time these,individuals experienced an opportunity to view Goderich from a different perspective — from that of someone with a disability. The concerns that arose regarding sidewalks, curb cuts, traffic lights and heavy doors are all very legitimate concerns for our disabled and frail elderly. Through creating awareness of the needs of our special populations we in- stigate change and we can break down the barriers. If you want to provide access for thephysically disabled feel free to write or Thank -you again, Geri Babcock Community Services Manager Owen Sound Community Services RR 5, Owen Sound, Ontario N4K 5N7 (519) 376-8522 Local police enforce strict seat belt use It's a fact: "Seat belts save lives", and the only way to protect yourself in case of a col- lision is to be, properly belted up ... adults in seat belts and children in the appropriate child restraint system. It's a fact: "Around the block caii be more dangerous than freeway driving", as people take moke local short trips than long distance ones. With the above facts in mind and in the in- terest of public safety, the Huron County OPP Detachments at Exeter, Goderich, and Wingham will continue to place emphasis on both road and marine safety through the RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving eerywhere) and Marine Awarenenss Program. The Strict is Fair program has proven to be an effective method of reducing ac- cidents and death, and patrol officers will be paying special attention to impaired driv- ing, excessive speed, seat belt use, and bad driving habits with RIDE spot checks and radar units. It's a fact: The number of fatal motor vehicle accidents in No. 6 District, Mount Forest (including Huron County) this year to July 1987 is 21 fatalities, and of these, 19 persons (none of whom were wearing seat belts) were ejected from the vehicles involv- ed resulting in serious or fatal injuries. These deaths were attributed to excessive speed and the lack of seat belt use. It's a fact: Child safety seats reduce deaths by 90 percent and crippling injuries by 70 percent. You never know when a crash might happen or even a sudden stop therefore, the key is to use these restraints, but use them properly. Act revises electoral district boundaries When you go to vote in the provincial elec- tion on September 10, you may find your riding has a new name or completely new boundaries, as a result of a bill passed by the Legislature last July. The Representa- tion Act which revises the boundaries of On- tario's electoral districts takes effect forthe first time in this 34th general election. As well as increasing the number of seats by five to 130, the bill made changes to most existing ridings. However, the extent of the change does vary. Fifty-eight ridings have only slightly changed while 51 have undergone more significant shifts. The changes do not affect you at all if you live in one of the 16 ridings that have remainded intact. If you realize the amount of time and work that goes into ra redistribution then you won't be surprised that it only happens about every eight to 10 years. The last redistribution occurred in 1975 when the number of seats jumped from 117 to 125. Population increases generally dictate the need for change. As well, the interests of municipalities, community groups and individuals are closely examined. The passage of the bill was the result of three years of Legislative review; public hearings and study by all parties. The Ontario Electoral Boundaries Commission, which was responsible for the review, conducted public hearings throughout the province and received almost 600 representations. The commission released its first pro- posals for change in February 1984 and public hearings were conducted in April and May of that year. Hearings were held in Windsor, London, Kitchener, St. Catharines, Hamilton, Barrie, Peterborough, Kingston, Ottawa, Toronto, Sudbury and Thunder Bay. A report was submitted to the Legislature in November of 1984 and Members subse- quently reviewed the recommendations and filed their continents. Debate on the propos- ed changes began in July 1985 and continued later in the year in October and December. Debate concluded in January of 1986 and a final report was issued in March. The bill was passed on July 10, 1986. The former Huron -Middlesex riding is one such riding which has been changed. Voters in Huron County are now in the Huron riding. OFA urges farmers to utilize survey Brigid Pyke, president of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture, urged all farmers who receive a federal question- naire on farm debt review to take the time to fill out the survey. Pyke said: "To make the debt review . boards truly effective, we need a realistic assessment'of tip review process ns ft'exists * who the major creditors were at the start of the debt review process. * which creditors were involved in forming the agreement * which creditors remained players after the deal was made, and * what the farmer was left with at the end of •thedebt review process. w and the' moults it is producing. The <,., -An odgil�alset of aquesttons for the survey survey is a step in that direction. I strongly urge all respondents to add other informa- tion and comments that would help us make that realistic assessment," said Ms. Pyke. She cited four key areas where farmer - respondent s armerresponder+s may want to add comments on: was first formulated by the,Liaison Commit- tee of Farm Organizations, an umbrella group of seven Ontario, farm organizations who lobbied for farm debt review, to be legislated. However the final questionnaire aproved by Ottawa overlooked the above REINVESTMENTS BEST RATES FINANCIAL CENTRE Goderich 519-524-2773 snort norma AYe®rc.a.c. ' sYear 1-800-265-5503 . All Deposits INSURED Within Limits Your Farm -Guard policy with The Co-operators protects buildings, contents, livestock, produce and machinery. For complete farm insurance protec- tion, call about Farm -Guard today. GODERICH 62 West Street, 524-2138 LIFE HOME AUTO COMMERCIAL FARM TRAVEL., AZTEC T]E:[E.I.iL'I'RE KINCARDINE 396-3250 If they didn't make waves... They wouldn't be Nerds! PAi11ITA AUAM UIOCI STARTS FRI. 21 7 & 9 PM nightly "THE LIVING DAY- LIGHTS" ends an Thursday Tuesdays $2.50 night :+e 4K 1s *************************** listed four areas of questioning. 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