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Drivers
must turn
on earlier
Ontario' motorists will be keeping their
headlights on longer since an amendment
to the Highway Traffic Act received Royal
Assent;
The change, — as of Dec. 14 — means
drivers must switch on their lights a half
hour before sunset and keep them on a half
hour after sunrise, The Act 'previously re-
quired headlights be turned on 3Q minutes
after sunset until 30 minutes before
sunrise. .
'The stipulation remains that lights be us-
ed any time when visibility is less than 150
metres.
"We hay growiwn roof .that daylight
use of headli caaa significantly reduce
the"incidence of .multiple vehicle colli-
sions;"' Ontario Transportation and Com-
munications Minister James Snow said.
"Evidence from otherjurisdictions also
shows accidents involving motor vehicles
and cyclists or pedestrians cane decreas-
ed if motorists keep their lights on longer.
"All provincial transportation ministers
have agreed, therefore, to extend the
`lights on' period by another hour in the
mornings and evenings, when sun glare
and traffic density are at their peak. It's a
simple measur_e...one we believe will save»
lives."
The headlight legislation was just one of
a package of HTA amendments passed by
the Ontario legislature before its
Christmas recess. •
Another aimed at increasing the safety
of Ontario's roads will require school bus
drivers to have a Clear view of 125 metres
in both directions before stopping their bus
on any highway or road. The same law cur-
rently applies to another motorists.
"Several other changes have been made
in an effort 'to clarify and standardize
language in the Act," Snow said. "Most
are of .a housekeeping nature and will not
affect the general publie,"
i(athnavlk put on hold
The town of Goderich will not be invloly-
ed in the Katimavik program durin& the
first half of 085. Administrator Larry Mo; GOlvimUNITY
Cabe told council at its last meeting of 1984
tilt is lit,. is becoming invoiv d t -
morec( more with s$ibsfdiztd°youth-pro .' •J
grams to complete, projects of varying
nature. While;Mccabe suggested it would
not be feasible to get involved with the
Ketirnavik programnow, he suggested the
town may be in a position to participate
again later in the year. Councillor Don
Wheeler suggested a letter outlining the
town's position be forwarded to the
Katimavik regional office.
Lease station
Goderich town council passed bylaw 107
of 1984 authorizing a lease agreement
,between the town and Pattison Radio Ltd,
for ' the former weather station at the
municipal airport. The one-year lease
agreement . begins February 1 arid the
company will be paying $60 per month.
Circus time
Ir
Rezoning
The Kinsmen Club of Goderich has ask-
ed • town council to consider a request to
rezone the club's property on the corner of
South and Keays Street. In a letter to coun-
cil, the club suggests it may want to open a
day, care centre at the facility. The matter
was referred to the planning advisory
committee.
Jubilee tulips
To commemorate the ,60th anniversary
of the Royal Canadian. Legion, branches
throughout Canada will be participating in
the Diamond Jubilee Tulip Campaign. The
campaign, which Branch 109, will par -
The Al G. Kelly -Miller Brothers Circus ticipatein, begins in January and will con
will be in the area this summer and in- tinue to May 31. A blood red tulip has been
formed council via a letter, that it would selected and , bulbs planted in the fall will
enjoy playing in Godericl-i. President bloom in 19$,9 as a symbol of the Royal
David Rawls said in the letter that .the cir Canadian Legion Diamond Jubilee.
cus moves oe 25 vehicles and features an „
80 by 200 foot tent that can seat 1,500 people
for one performance. The one and one-half
hour long performance features aerial
acts, clowns, jugglers, wire walkers,
trapeze artists and trained animals. The
correspondence was referred to the
recreation board and local service clubs.
ant suppor
A financial request from the Board of
Governors of Stratford General Hospital
for their rebuilding and renovation project
has, been turned over to the, town's ad- .
ministrative committeefor consideration.
MacKay Centre turned
into Seniors' Palace
On New Year's Eve the party at MacKay
Centre took the form of a Monte Carlo night.
The decorations were very effective from
the flashing sign saying Seniors' Palace to
the many streamers and sun bursts. On the
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stage curtain was a very large sign saying
"Happy New Year" and many balloons
decorated the Palace very effectively.
The tables were covered with red and
white cloths and on each table was a lighted
candle, hats and treats. Punch was
available throughout the evening.
Mr. Len Lumsden was the very capable
master of ceremonies and welcomed
everyone and hoped they would have a night
of fun. playing games of crown and anchor,
black jack, beat the house and horse races.
These games were • played with phony
money.'
--`---I eIpmg with -the garT ere Herb-Biridle; -----
Margaret Jewell, Claude Kalbfleisch, Vera
Margerm, Grace Sale, Everett.. Sperling,
Mari. Sturdy, Irene Todd, t rands Worsen,
«fth -Beatrice Sperling looking after- the.
phony money: bank. These people wore red
and white striped vests and skimmer hats
with a band saying "Happy New Year" and
the ladies Wore corsages of red carnations.
Following the genies an auction was held.
,using phony mooiey: The highest • bidder.
broke a _.ballosin__and the number in ;that.
balloon corresponded with a nuinber on _a:.. -
wrapped parcel. Thanks to all the, mer-
chants who contributed so generously.
After the chiming of the bells at midnight,
a delicious buffet luncheon was served by
Frances Worsell and her committee.
President Russel Alton thanked the"com-
mittee in charge and those who planned the
evening of fun, Peg and Len Lumsden, Irene
Todd, Frances,. Worsell and Beatrice and .
Everett Sperling. Coming events include;
card party Jan. 9th, a dance Jan. llth, bingo
Jan. 18th and a variety concert Jan. 30th..
The next Card of Life Clinic is Feb. 14th. Ap-
plication forms are available at MacKay,
Centre.
NEWBORN NEWS
TAMAN
Sally and family wish to thank God for the
safe arrival of Ashley -Dawn Margaret
Amber on December 15, 1984 at St. Joseph's
Hospital, London, weighing 7 Ibs. 12 oz. First
grandchild for Elinore Taman, first great
grandchild for Margaret Taman, Dungan-
non and second for Harvey and Amber Car-
ric14 Brussels.
REDFORD ,
Kerri, Becky, Lonnie,. Carissa and Jessica
Redford are proud to announce the .arrival
of their new brother, Jordan bavid. Born at
St. Joseph's Hospital, London, on December"
19133,
Harold and Pat are happy to announce lire
birth of their son, Robert Douglas, born
Monday. Dec. 17 weighing 7 lbs. 1 oz. A wee
brother for Jennifer. A grandson tor Mr.
Mrs. Robert Rising of Sheppardton and Mr.
and Mrs. Doug Mclsaac of B.C. A great-
-grandson for Mrs. Eleanor Rising of
Goderich. -
WALLACE
Mrs. J.W. Wallace, is proud to announce the
recent arrival of two grandchildren. To
Robert and Corinne (Duncan) Wallace, of
Thunder Bay,. on Decemnber 23, 1984, a
daughter, Kathryn Dorothy. To William and
Janis (Rattan) Wallace of Fordwlch eti
December 28th, 1984, a daughter Jennifer
Lynn.
MOORE
John and Helene were blessed with the birth
of a - second son Mark 'Arian Friday,
December 28, 1984 in St. Joseph's Hospital,
London, Ont., weighing 7 lbs. 6 ounces. A
brother for Jesse John, 17th grandchild for
Mr. and Mrs. P. Bos, Taber, Alberta, fourth
grandchild for Mr. and Mrs, Eric Moore,
Benmi1ler, Ont.
BELLINGER
Michael and- Janet of - Lancaster, . Ont. are
happy to announce the birth of their.. son,
Leigh Frederick Roy, weighing 6 lbs. 15 oz.
at Hotel Dieu Hospital, Cornwall{ Thtirs.,
Dec. 27th, 1984. A brother for Lindsay. Pro-
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roud grandparents are T. Millar of Barrie, and
Roy and Bessie Bellinger,. of .Port. Albert.
Great grandmother Mrs. D. Bellinger of
Goderich.
Gordon and Paula Lobb are pleased, to an-
nounee the arrival of their daughter,
Pamela Christine, born 'December 27, 1984
in Alexandra Marine rind General Hospital,
Goderich. Grandparents are Mervyn and
Jean Lobb and Norma Siebert.