Clinton News-Record, 1987-05-27, Page 23Jim Casale of Connecticut and his English Pointer were among the top competitors in
the Canadian Open Shooting Dog Championship. The ninth annual event was held recent-
ly at the Hullett Wildlife Area. Competitors came from throughout the United States and
Canada. (Shelley McPhee Haist photo)
Americans, Canadians
meet for dog derby
HULLE'I' I' - Horse and riders and their
hunting dogs met at the Hullett Wildlife
Area recently to take part in the ninth an-
nual Canadian Open Shooting Dog
Championship.
Competitors travelled to the two
weeklong trials from throughout Ontario
as well as United States points, including
New York, Florida, Connecticut,
Massachusetts, New Jersey, Michigan,
Ohio, Illinois and Pennsylvania.
The event saw, riders, their horses and
their dogs competing for top points in the
game hunt for bobwhite quail.
The Canadian Open Shooting Dog Stan-
dard specifies that an exemplary shooting
clog displays an intense desire to find game
for its handler; a nose keen to detect the
presence of game and the ability to locate
it quickly and positively by body scent.
In the juding for the competition dogs
are also tested on their hunting perfor-
mance, style of point and obedience.
The 1987 championship pointer was
"Light Fire'•, handled by George
Tracy . owned by Stanley White of
Florida. 'l he winner received $1,250.
The runner-up and $750 winner was
"Rases Loaded', also handled by Tracy
and owned by Doug Holmes of Colorado.
The Regional Championship was also
run and the winner was '•Powermaster", a
pointer owned and handled by .Joe Willer of
St. Catharines. Gene Casale of Connecticut
owned the runner-up dog.
Competitors in the event commented on
the excellent course and acconunodations
in the area. Ron Evans of Stroud,
secretary of the Ontario Bird Dog and Con-
servation Association noted that com-
petitors stayed in local motels in the area
for up to two weeks.
He said, "We appreciate the co-
operation of the Ministry of Natural
Resources and the Hugh Flynn family who
are very supportive towards our
fellowship. Also, thanks to the Town of
Clinton for their facilities, which helped to
make the championship trials a success.
We have been well received here and we
appreciate the hospitality of our fellow
Canadians."
Mr. Evans added, "The visitors com-
mented on the politeness and friendliness
of the people in town. Many enjoyed your
Klompen Feest parade and the evening
dance. We have made 'many friends over
the years and we will be back many more
years In the future with your continued
support '
CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 1987—Page 5A
Auto insurance - better protection
By Jack Riddell
Six million car drivers in Ontario will en-
joy greater protection from excessively
high auto insurance rates, as a result of
new initiatives announced by the' Ontario
Government.
Effective April 23, 1987, the rates for all
automobile insurance categories were
capped at the present levels.
Legislation will be introduced early in
the spring session of provincial parliament
to control all insurance premiums in On-
tario through an independent rate review
board. This board will have powers to ap-
prove, adjust or roll back rates and order
rebates to policy holders.
Financial Institutions Minister Monte
Kwinter said government action in the
form of legislation was necessary because
the insurance industry had not acted on its
own.
"We have deliberately given the in-
dustry the time and the opportunity to im-
prove market fairness; but in a system
where automobile insurance is mandatory
we must place the interests of the con-
sumer first," said Kwinter.
Further, Kwinter has ordered a rate
reduction for two rating classifications.
which have faced unjustifiably high auto
insurance premiums. First, rates for all
male drivers under the age of 25 will be .
reduced to 10 percent. Second, rates for
taxi cabs insured through the Ontario
facility association will be cut by 10 per-
cent. Both reductions are effective as of
April 23, 1987.
As well, a consumer insurance bureau,
headed by an insurance advocate, will pro-
vide information and assist consumers
with their complaints. Insurance com-
panies will also have to provide greater
disclosure of the information used to deter-
mine auto insurance rates.
In addition, the government will in
future provide a rating classification
system with greater equity, to prohibit the
use of objectionable rating categories such
as age, sex and marital status.
The next major step in insurance reform
will result from the recommendations by
Mr. Justice Coulter Osborne, who is ex-
amining the potential long-term benefits of
a no-fault insurance system. Mr.
Osborne's report is expected this fall.
CAR REPAIR PROTECTION
Complementing the insurance legisla-
tion, Kwinter said the Ontario Government
• will be introducing a comprehensive con-
sumer protection law in the automobile
repair industry.
Kwinter said the new legislation would
ensure that consumers have access to all
information necessary for them to make
informed , decisions regarding the
maintenance and repair of their vehicles.
Under the proposed legislation, car
repair outlets would have to provide their
customers with written estimates and
charge the amount stated with a limited
variance. As well, the repair shops would
have to explain their rates and their
methods of calculating service charges
and provide itemized invoices giving
details of all costs.
This new consumer protection package
will provide a regulatory framework for
Ontario's estimated 16,000 auto repair
outlets. Consumers will now be aware of
the real costs of car repairs before they
make a decision to have the job done and
they will be in a better position to prove in-
cidents of dishonesty should they occur.
"A mandatory warranty on parts and
associated labour will ensure the repair
outlets stand behind their work and
manufacturers back up their products,"
Kwinter said.
Pointing nut that the high costs of car
repairs to contribute to rising auto in-
surance premiums, Mr. Kwinter said the
legislation will also prohibit the unfair
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higher rates to insurance companies than
they do to individuals.
These initiatives form part of the On-
tario Government's ongoing efforts to pro-
tect consumers and bring accountability to
the motor vehicle insurance and repair
industries.
GRANTS TO RIDING
Minister of Citizenship and Culture Lily
Munro has recently announced a Building
Rehabilitation & Improvement Campaign
grant in the amount of $2,000 to the Village
of Bayfield for restorative improvements
to Clan Gregor Square.
PROPERTY TAX GRANT
Eligible seniors should be aware that the
Ontario Ministry of Revejrue on May 1st
mailed interim 1987 Property Tax Grant
cheques. This spring installment is equal
to half of pensioners' 1986 Property Tax
Grant, and applications for the balance of
the 1987 Property Tax Grant will be mailed
at the end of August.
SENIOR CITIZENS' MONTH
Once again, the Ontario government has
designated June as Senior Citizens' Month,
with this year's theme "Aging is a Lifelong
Affair,". Aging does not happen suddenly
at age 65; it is an ongoing process and an
.accumulation of knowledge and
experience.
The purpose of Senior Citizens' Month
celebrations is to focus attention on the ac-
complishments of our seniors by encourag-
ing communities across the province to
organize festivities and celebrations. Let's
designate June as a special occasion for all
of us to reflect individually on the role we
play in this lifelong affair.
Local conservation authorities
receive government funding
HURON COUNTY - The Ontario govern-
ment will provide a total of $41.3 -million for
the province's 38 conservation authorities to
undertake various water management, con-
servation and recreation projects within
their watersheds.
Natural Resources Minister Vincent Ker-
rio noted recently that this represents a four
per cent increase over the 1986 level of
grants, which are provided for capital pro-
ject° —011 for g'neral administration.
He also noted that such an increase is fully
in line with adjustments to the 1986 funding
levels for all agencies which receive provin-
cial transfer payments.
For the conservation authorities located
within the ministry's southwestern region,
the funding has been allocated as follows:
Ausable-Bayfield Conservation Authority
$833,769 and Maitland Valley Conservation
Authority, $1,304,987.
Ministry introduces doctoral fellowship
The Ministry of Education is offering four
doctoral fellowships in science education at
the primary or j.unior level.
The fellowships, each worth $10,000 an-
nually to a maximum of $20,000 over two
academic years, are among 24 initiatives
announced last October by the Ministry as
part of its renewal of science education in
the primary and junior divisions.
Applications for the fellowships will be
received by the Ministry until April 15 and
the recipients will be selected by May 15.
Applicants must show proof that they
have been accepted by a recognized institu-
tion into a doctoral or postdoctoral program
specializing in science education at the
Primary and/or .Junior level, include a
description of their chosen areas of study,
and indicate the effect that their chosen
areas of study could have on science educa-
tion in Ontario. Also required is a resume of
their educational background and teaching
experience and evidence of their academic
and professional qualifications.
Education Minister Sean Conway said the
selection of the four recipients will be made
by a committee of people from the Ministry
of Education, professional educators and
the university community.
TOWNSHIP OF HULLETT
Public Meeting Concerning
a Proposed Comprehensive
Zoning By -Law
TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the TOWNSHIP OF HULLETT
will hold a series of public open houses, as indicated below, to consider the
proposed comprehensive zoning by-law.
OPEN HOUSE SCHEDULE
Monday, June 29, 1987
Drop in anytime between 7-10 p.m.
Tuesday, June 30, 1987
Drop in anytime between 7-10 p.m.
Location -- Hullett Township Municipal Office,
east of Londesboro
The open houses are deemed to be public meetings under Section 34 (121 of
the Planning Act; they provtde a flexible timetable to suit the majority of
ratepayers and an opportunity to consider and discuss specific concerns.
Everyone is welcome to drop by anytime to discuss the by-law with Council
or a County Planner.
The proposed zoning by-law affects the entire Township of Hullett as shown
on the attached map below. It implements the Hullett Secondary Plan by
establishing land use controls and zones in the Township.
ANY PERSON may attend the public meeting and/or make written or verbal
representation either in support of or in opposition to the proposed zoning
by-law.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION relating to the proposed zoning by-law is available
at the Township Office in Hullett during normal business hours, or alternatively
by contacting the Huron County Planning Department 1524-21881. In addition,
a draft copy of the proposed by-law has been sent, for information purposes,
to all owners of property as noted on the latest revised assessment records.
DATED AT THE TOWNSHIP OF HULLETT, MAY 27TH. 1987.
TOW NSIIIP OF EAST WAWA NOSH
Harry Lear,
Clerk -Treasurer,
Township of Hullett.
Box 226, Londesboro, Ont. NOM 2H0
15191 523-4340
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