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Home My WebLink AboutThe Times Advocate, 2005-07-06, Page 15Wednesday,July 6, 2005 Exeter Times–Advocate 15 TinkerTots graduate TinkerTots Co-operative Nursery School held its 2004-2005 graduation June 22. In front from left are Madelynne Graham, Noah McGregor, Liam McGregor, Krista Richardson, Brandon Johns, Luke Durand and Bradley Meidinger; in back from left are are Darby -Anne Elder, Samuel Edinger, RyanVanderwalle, Megan Taylor and Kayleb Brown. (photo/submitted) Deer collisions on the increase By Stephanie Mandziuk TIMES -ADVOCATE STAFF HURON COUNTY — During the first six months of 2005 Huron OPP investigated 157 vehicle collisions with deer compared to 128 over the same period last year. In one case a driver struck three deer at the same time causing extensive damage to his truck. There are several rea- sons for the increase. The deer population is rising. Urban sprawl is causing natural habitat to diminish, forcing deer into more populat- ed areas. Motorists are also spending more time on the roads at all hours of the day and night. Most deer collisions occur between 6 p.m. and midnight or around sunrise, usually on two- lane roadways. OPP are offering some helpful tips to drivers. Watch for posted signs warning you about deer crossings. Be aware of areas known to have large deer populations. Be vigilant on roads dividing agricultural fields and forest lands. While driving, survey surrounding fields and roadsides. You will often spot deer before they get close to the roadway. If you see a deer, slow down and blow your horn with one long blast to scare it off. Keep in mind if you see one deer, chances are others are nearby. Use high beams if no traffic is approaching. They will illuminate the deer sooner, giving you a greater reaction time. If a deer darts in front of your vehicle, brake firmly but stay in your lane. Do not swerve to avoid hitting it. This can confuse the deer and it won't know where to run. It can also cause you to lose control. It is less dan- gerous to collide with a deer rather than anoth- er vehicle, tree, pole or roadside object. Always wear your seatbelt. If you hit a deer, don't get out of the car. An injured deer is danger- ous. If the animal is blocking the roadway call police first, then your insurance compa- ny. During the first six months of this year, Central Huron has had the most deer collisions with 33 followed by Bluewater with 29 and ACW with 27. Most col- lisions happen along Bluewater Highway. SUPER Spei1s! -4< JUPERMrCtIOII! ...ON ANNUALS, HANGING BASKETS, GERANIUMS & PERENNIALS! U -Pick Strawberries still available. Crop Permitting SPEND AN HOUR OR SPEND THE DAY! Te -Em Farm 77688 Orchard Line, R.R.1 Bayfield HOURS... RETAIL & WHOLESALE AR9.2n?n,...,,.,.e Mon -Fri 8-8, 'ya 13 beautiful ponds will be showcased! Proceeds to Goderich Medical Clinic O41.1RdAY JULY 217 gam. - spm. L` Added Feature Friday, July 22/05 from dusk `till midnight our ponds at the Nursery will be lit up for your viewing pleasure. ..) Tickets $10.00 per person Redeem ticket for a map of pond locations Call for details... more 524-6872 or 524-6086 One final note, while driving about, always watch for areas where there is heavy tree cover near the road- way. Also keep an eye on low lands with streams, creeks or rivers crossing under the roadway or swampy locations close to the road. Farmers get protection By Stephanie Mandziuk TIMES -ADVOCATE STAFF TORONTO — Some welcome news for Ontario farm- ers last week — agricultural workers will soon be included in the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA). The new provincial regulations will take effect June 30, 2006. In the meantime several groups will begin a province -wide education campaign to explain the upcoming changes. hensal I.by.c'esign juIyl6 &17 2005 10 am•5pm The Village of Hensall is hosting our second annual event to raise funds, raise profile and increase a sense of community and pride. JURIED ART SHOW & SALE ICE SCULPTURE SHOWCASE FLORA-GANZA... A Garden Tour de Force and Flower Show GARDEN ART MART and... 11.Spotli ht(de Artists contact: JAN HOOVER (519) 262-3545 janhoover990hotmail.com General inquiries: ANN BAYLEY (519) 262-3500 annOiceculture.com Advertisement sponsored by iceculture 1110. Hensall 1-888-251-9967 ► ► ► 1 1 1 FOUR SERSONS :JEWELLERY DESIGNS 1 21 st ANNIVERSARY SALE 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 JULY 7-9 50% OFF ALL IN-STORE MERCHANDISE • Gold • Silver • Spazio Watches • Gifts • Diamond Merchandise COME sizzling IN AND summer ENJOY savings 423 Main St., Exeter, Ontario Phone: (519) 235-2666 = AMERICAN rx�REss Excluding Custom Design and Perry Ellis watches 4