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Wednesday, September 27, 1989 TERRACE BAY/SCHREIBER NEWS Keeping your pet safe during hunting season By Alice Scott Summer is over-and the first signs of fall are upon us. The change of seasons also brings a change in our forest - hunting season has opened. This is the time of year that a few precautions should be taken to protect your pet or hunting dog. - Many dogs can be mistaken for game. A large black lab crash- ing through the bush could easily be mistaken for a bear or small moose calf. Even a small dog may give the illusion of being a fox or wolf, Hunting dogs and pets should not have a choke chain on, since it can become entangled in the brush and choke the animal. You 'Train travel necessity, nota luxury Reg Belair has responded to proposed cutbacks in VIA Rail by outlining suggestions to keep the passenger service going. His comments have been for- warded to Benoit Bouchard, min- ister of transport, in a letter dated Sept. 8. In it, Belair says, "the massive cutbacks in subsidies that you have proposed for VIA Rail pas- senger service will have a crucial effect on many small Northern towns in the VIA Rail network." Belair notes rail service pro- vides an environmentally clean mode of transportation and reduces traffic on highways. "Students, senior citizens and disabled persons are aptly accom- modated with convenient, easily accessible rail service. Many Northerners, who must travel south for medical attention, find this mode of transportation roomy and comfortable. If you are ill, a cramped seat on a bus is not very appealing. Rail travel suits the needs of so many," said Belair. Although Belair agrees some cutbacks are necessary, he feels the eliminations of service to iso- Belair lated communities is not the answer. Some alicrnatives he has proposed are: * reduction in the frequency of passenger service * cutback in areas where other means of travel provide viable alternatives * improve the quality of the service (luggage handling, meal availability, modernize cars reducing maintenance costs and equipment breakdowns) and thus increase ridership Belair says, "the government appears to be gradually building a case for the dismantling of our rail passenger transportation sys- tem in Canada. Changes must be made. However, the Canadian government should give all Canadians, especially those living n isolated and northern arcas, an Opportunity to express their con- cems. Train travel is not a luxury for these people. It is a necessity." In closing, Belair Bouchard to consider the alterna- lives and to use his power to slow down cuts to VIA Rail passenger service. Back a Fighter with Easter Seals asks - AT YOUR SERVICE Gilles Pouliot, MPP Lake Nipigon "Helping you is my j job! . CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-268-7192 Monday to Friday During Business Hours can put a leather or nylon collar on, with an identification tag. Hunting dogs or pets can become lost, especially in dense bush or when they are excited from the chase of game. It may be difficult to find fluo- rescent orange covering for your pet so you'll have to improvise. Buy a large red, orange or bright yellow scarf to put around your dog's neck. A bell tied to the collar lets you know what dircction your dog has taken. Train your dog to respond to a. whistle since it can carry farther than your voice. Whenever you are planning an extended hike bring extra rations for your dog and yourself. Dogs use a lot of energy in the bush. Bring a small package of honey or a few sugar cubes just in case your dog suffers an attack of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). Protect your dog as you would any other companion. If- you are uncertain that your dog will "come" when you call then keep him on a lead. Enjoy your hunting and hiking season. The Annual Meeting of the NORTH OF SUPERIOR PROGRAMS RAAT Scheduled to be held in Nipigon, October 12, 1989 WILL TAKE PLACE IN MARATHON, OCTOBER 12, 1989 PLACE: ZERO - 100 INN TIME: 7:30 P.M. ROSSPORT INN EST. 1884 Steaks, Seafood & Fresh Local Fish Licensed Dining : FOR RESERVATIONS WRITE OR CALL: Ned & Shelagh Basher 824-3213 Rossport, Ontario Enjoy the charming atmosphere of a 100 year old Railroad Inn. Comfortable ovemight accomodations. fs Ministry WY) «i Ontario Revenue Remo Mancini Minister ~ EMPLOYER HEALTH TAX In January, 1990, Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) premiums will be replaced by the new EMPLOYER HEALTH TAX (EHT). All employers with permanent establishments in Ontario will be required to pay this tax through monthly or quarterly instalments based on total calendar year gross payroll. THE ONTARIO MINISTRY OF REVENUE which is responsible for administering this new tax, mailed an INFORMATION REQUEST to Ontario employers on August 28, 1989. Information provided by employers to the Ministry will be used to determine if tax is payable. As well, the Ministry will send employers further information as it becomes available. If you are an employer in Ontario and have not yet received an INFORMATION REQUEST, please call the Ministry, toll-free, at the numbers listed below: e- for all area codes e for users of a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf Pour de plus amples renseignements en francais, veuillez appeler sans frais le ministére au 1-800-668-5821. 1-800-263-7965, 1-800-263-7776