Huron Expositor, 2000-11-01, Page 7News
THE HURON ZXPOSITOR, Novi.w* sr 1, 2000-7
One of four collisions in county is with deer
By Shelly McPhee Hoist
Focus News Mogaaine Editor
Be warned - one out of
four motor vehicle crashes in
Huron County involves deer.
Cathy Paterson, of Clinton
knows that deer are more than
pretty animals on the side of
the road.
October. 1.7. 1998 was a
night that Cathy Paterson of
Clinton wilI,never forget. It
was shortly after 8:30 p.m.
:and Cathy was travelling from
Seaforth to Clinton with her
sister Joyce Boussey and.
niece. 13 year old Collette
Boussey from London.
"The Lord was with .us that
'night. says Cathy when she
recalls the traumatic collision
ith a deer.. • •
Amazingly` • the three
escaped with minor injuries.
after a deer, that had been. hit
by an oncoming vehicle.
landed on the hood of the
• Paterson car. smashed through
the windshield` and ploughed
through the car and out the
hack window. ..
•'I feel very luckyto be
alive. The deer came right
through between us and split
in two. It went thmugh tike a
cannon." Cathy recalls. "We
were covered in glass and
deer insides."
The could -have easily
been killed by the accident
And' were fortunate to escape
ith minor injuries.
Cathy still has a sore arm
as a result of the deer hitting.
her. and she still :has
.flashbacks.
never forger the taste
or the smell. I'm still scared
Of night driving•but I make
m> self go out and I: really -
watch for deer
The ironic pan of the story
that'on the night of. the
accident Cath). her sister and
niece were also watching for
deer, Cath_ y's other sister had
been in a collision with a deer
on the same stretch of road
less than two weeks before.
"My sister had warned us
- to watch for deer that night. I
htad_S1pwed down and was'
scanning -for deer. bur we
never actually saw this one
because it had been hit by the
other car first."
:This . year Huron' OPP
anticipate as many as 310
motorvehicle crashes will
involve deer. This figure is on
the rise according to Huron.
_ OPP Constable Don
Shropshall :with figures at 240
Crashes in 1999'and _160 in
1998...-
-"Solar.
998.•."So.far. this year we've had •
175 collisions and we expect
.mother 130 between October
and December." he 'said
Deer Watch
Preventative Measures
• Stay alert - especially in
the early morning, at dusk
and at night. Drive a bit
slower. At night, use high
beams as much as
possible to increase
visible distance and
watch for the reflection of
deer eyes. if you spot a
deer on the roadside,
slow down and switch to
low beams to reduce the
chance of disorienting the
deer.
• Always slow down to
pass the deer in case it
turns abruptly into the
poth of your vehicle.
• Never attempt extreme
maneuvers to avoid a
collision. it is safer to hit
the deer thon to risk o
collision with another
Vehicle or obstacle.
• Pay attention to
advance 'Deer Crossing
Area' warning signs.
• Use deer whistles that
mount on the vehicle and
emit a high frequency
wave sound that scare
animals away from the
oncoming vehicle.
• Deer often travel in
groups. If a deer crosses
in front of you, continue to
broke as other deer will
probably follow On
commonly traveled
routes, familiarize
yourself with likely
crossing areas during the
daytime. Then, be
especially alert at these
locations during peak
deer activity periods.
Sarah 'Caldwell photo
Deer on a Huron County read. The stretch between Seaforth and Clinton is on e of. the most dangerous
noting that there are more
minor : crashes that go'
unreported to police.•
By • studying' deer
behaviour. experts have
teamed ways to minimize the
risk of hitting a deer with cars.
Most reported
wildlife/vehicle collisions
happen on rural roads rather
than urban roads.
Wildlife/vehicle collisions
frequently occur' between
5:00-8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.ni.
to midnight. More collisions
with wildlife happen at night
than during the day. October
and November tend to have
the ,highest number . of
collisions because fall is the
mating season (deer rut) and
they are migrating into their
winter yarding areas. During
years; when the deer
population increases. the risk
of collisions with deer
increases. - • " -
Crashes can also - be caused
when people aim to avoid the
deer. swerve andhit railings
on the side of the road or go
into the ditch:
Constable Shropshall says
that in Huron County areas ,
where deer' are. most
frequently seen on roads
include the Holmesville arca.
Highway 8 from Clinton and
S-eaf9111 Auburn ;and
Dungannon area and the
Brussels•and Hensall areas. •
While north Lambton
County also experiences a
high number of deer/vehicle
collisions: in ' contrast
neighbouring Perth County
reported less than. , f 2
accidents of this nature last
Year.'
Deer collisions are a
unique problem in Huron
County because thearea has
more square kilometres of
natural deer habitat than most
other areas: noted Marguerite
Thomas of the Huron County
Health Unita
Huron OPP are now
sharing Their information with
other problem areas including
the state of Minnesota and an '
area in Atlantic Canada.
A public media campaign
is now under way to advice
•
people of. the dangers of deer
collisions. _.
• Constable Shropshall
advises people to "scan the
road. concentrate on your
driving. keep your eyes on the
road. particularl\ in the early
morning and at dusk when the
deer are moving to their
feeding areas."
While Huron County
residents are being warned
about deer there is a concern
that travellers who may he
passing. through Huron
County _may not he awarci.of
the danger. • •
• (For. more preventative
measures. see 'sidebar) • - -
Installingdeer whistles on
your vehicle is also helpful.
hut the are not a`100 percent
-safeguard. Constahle
Shropsh'ali noted that all
Huron OPP cruisers
been outfitted lvith the
whistles.
"Deer. whistles will work
on your vehicle as long as the
deer -are in front of you. If
deer are on the road and hear
the whistle they will move"
:out, of the way: Hou.e•.cr. t
the deer are coming acros.
-the road from the ditch. thet
won't pick up the 'ourtd.•', he
said: • Deer
whistles can he purchased at
most department and
hardware•storcs-in it�c cou,'tr —
They are inexpensive and
easy to install. •
People should .also pa.v
attention to deer crossing
signs on the side of the mad
as •a warntne that deer
frequent the designated arca.
. 'There are some areas that
are really heavy with.dcerand
those signs are there."
Constable Shropshall said.
Constable Shropshall
that all deer collisions: knell
minor ones. he reported to the
OPP so that they can keep an
accurate record :of the
Statistics. •.
Information about Deer
Watch is being promoted i
the motor-vehicic occupant
safety sub. -committee 01
Safety First Huron :Perth.
formerly known as The
Huron Perth Injury
Prevention Committee. For
the past five year. Safety
first Huron Perth has been
dedicated to the message that
nasi injuries are predictable
tnd preventable. The stomp
Jiicuses 00 1011r main arca. -
motor vehicle oceunant ,ai c,, .
hii;vcle safety. fall, in \cnei,.
Church
Services
You we invited to attend
these area churches
First Presbyterian
Church
GWencn St W. Seatunn
Rev. Vandermey
WORSHIP SUNDAY
11:15 AM
Sunday School during Worship
,St. Thomas
Anglican Church
Jarvis St. Seaforth
Rev. Robert Hiscox 482-7861
SUNDAY, NOV. 5th
Remembrance Sunday
Service of Holy Communion
at 9:30 a.m.
Catholic Church
Saturday • 5:15 pm
St. James Parish, Seaforth
Saturday . 7:15 pm
St. Joseph's Pansh, Clinton
Sunday • 9:00 am
St. Michael's Pansh, Blyth
Sunday - 11:00 am
St. James Parish, Seaforth
Father Dino Salvador
Bethel Bible Church
An Associated Gospel Church
126 Main St. Seaforth
Sunday Worship Hour 11 AM
Wednesday 7 PM
Adventure Club for Klds
Youth Groupe
9 45 Sunday School
Pastor Rev. Doug Corrrveau
527.0982
Egmondville
United
Church
Rev. Judith Spnngett
Worship at 11 a.m.
Sunday School
Grades 2 10 8 10 a.m.
Nursery to Grade 1 11 a.m.
NORTHSIDE - CAVAN UNITED
CHURCHES '
Rev. Sheila Macgregor - Minister
SUNDAY, NOV. 5th
Remembrance Day Service
9:30 a.m. Cavan 11 a.m. Northside
St. Marys Children's Choir 3:00 PM
ALL WELCOMEI
and farm safety. Members
include the District Health
Council, Huron County
Health Unit; Perth District
Health ljnit, Ontario
Provincial Police, Ontario
Ministry of Transportation,
Farm Safety groups, health
care workers, community
agencies and volunteers. This
group works to promote
injury prevention at home, at
work and at play. Information
assistance with this campaign
was provided by the Ministry
of Natural Resources, Clinton
office. For.further information
contact Constable Don
Shropshall, Community
Relations Officer at 524-8314.
'or the Huron County Health
SJnit at 482-3416.
"KeepLIN on
County Council"
sponsored by the Committee to elect
LIN STEFFLER
MAYOR HURON EAST
MUNICIPALITY OF HURON EAST
2000 MUNICIPAL ELECTION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the municipal electors of the former municipalities of
Brussels, Grey, McKillop, Seaforth & Tuckersmith, in the County of Huron that in
compliance with the Municipal Elections Act a ballot will be held on MONDAY,
NOVEMBER 13TH. 200Q for the offices of:
Mayon- one (1) to be elected by all Wards
Deputy Mayor - one (1) to be elected by all Wards
Brussels Ward Councillor - two (2) to be elected
Grey Ward Councillor - two (2) to be elected
Seaforth Ward Councillor - two (2) to be elected
Tuckersmith Ward Councillor - two (2) to be elected
English Language Public School Trustee
(Avon -Maitland District School Board) - one (1) to be elected by English Public
School electors in the former Brussels and Grey Wards.
The voting places will be open from 10 -o'clock in the morning and will close at 8 p.m. in
the evening at the following locations:
Brussels Ward
Poll #1 Comprising all properties in the
Village of Brussels • ,
Grey Ward
Poll #1
Poll #2 •
Concession 1 to 4 inclusive, All Lots
Concession 5 to 8 inclusive, All Lots
Concession 9 Lots 11 to 35 inclusive
Voting Place
Brussels Morris Grey
Community Centre
Voting Place •
Ethel Community Centre,
Ethel Community Centre .
Poll #3 . Concession 9 to 18 inclusive, Lots 1 to 10 Brussels Morris Grey
(except the Village of Brussels) Community Centre
Poll #4 Concession 10 to 18 inclusive, Lots 11 to 35 Cranbrook Community
McKillop Ward
All Polls Entire Township of McKillop
•
Seaforth Ward .
All Polls Entire Town of Seaforth •
•
Tuckersmith Ward'
Poll #1 Lots 1 to 9 inclusive, Concessional HRS
Lots 1 to'10 inclusive, Concession 2 HRS
Lots 1 to 10 inclusive, Concession 3 HRS
All that portion.of Egmondville east of
Centre Street
Poll #2 •Lots 12 to 20 inclusive, Concession 1 HRS Egrnondville United Church
Lots 11 to 15 inclusive, Concession 2 HRS • .
Lots 11 to 15 inclusive, Concession 3 HRS
All that portion of Egmondville west of
Centre Street
Poll #3 • Lots 26 to 40 inclusive, Concession 1 LRS Brucefield United Church
'Lots 26 to 40 igtclusive, Concession 2 LRS •
Lots 26 to 40 inclusive, Concession 3 LRS •
Lots 26 to 32 inclusive, Concession 4 LRS
All lots on Concessions 5, 6 and 7 LRS
Lots 21 to 30 inclusive, Concession 1 HRS
Lots 16 to 30 inclusive, Concession 2 HRS
Lots 16 to 30 inclusive, Concession 3 HRS
Lots 21 to 26 inclusive, Concession 4 HRS
Lots 21 to 24 inclusive, Concession 5 HRS
Lots 1 to 25 inclusive, Concession 1 LRS Tuckersmith Communications
Lots 1 to 25 inclusive, Concession 2 LRS
Lots 1 to 25 inclusive, Concession 3 LRS
Lots 15 to 25 inclusive, Concession 4 LRS
All Lots on Concessions 6 to 15 HRS inclusive
Lots 1 to 14 inclusive, Concession 4 HRS
Lots 1 to 14 inclusive, Concession 5 HRS
Poll #5 All Lots on Concessions 1, 2 and 3 LES Huronview
North of Lot 40
Huronvievb (County Home)
All Lots on Concessions 1, 2 and 3 HRS
West of Lot 30
All of Registered Plans 131 and 133 Vanastra Recreation Centre
known as Vanastra •
DATE LOCATION TIME .
Saturday November 4th, 2000
•
Brussels St Grey Wards "• • Brussels Moms Grey Cotnmtwty Centre 10 am to 6 pm
McKillop, Seaforth Seaforth Municipal Office 10 am to 6 pm
Tuckersmith Ward
ADVANCE POLLS WILL BE HELD ON:
Advanced Voting will be held for the purpose of receiving the votes of electors who
expect to be unable to vote on the regular Voting Day.
PROXY VOTING
A certificate to vote by proxy may be obtained at the Office of the Clerk, weekdays
between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. and on Saturday, November 4th, 2000 from 10:00 a.m. to
6:00 p.m. The last day for making application to the Clerk for a certificate to vote by
proxy is 5:00 p.m. November 13th, 2000.
Voting Place
,McKillop Township
Work Centre
Voting Place
Northside United Church
• Voting Place
Egmondville United Church
Poll #4
Poll #6
J.R. McLachlan
Returning Officer - 2000 Election
Municipality of Huron East