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THE NEW TANNERTHURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 2009 13 Rockwood Physiotherapy Centre 197 Main Street South. PO Box 209 Rockwood On. N0B 1K0 NOW OPEN New Patients Welcome Physiotherapy Sports Injuries Custom Orthotics Treatments are covered fully or partially by most Employee Benefit Plans They are not covered by OHIP Please call (519)856-1221 to book an appointment or (519) 833- 0606 for more information The Corporation of the Township of Guelph/Eramosa Requires Relief Crossing Guards The Township is seeking Relief Crossing Guards. The Crossing Guards will assist children across Alma Street (Highway 7) in Rockwood during the school year. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 16 years of age or older Strong communication skills Ability to follow directions and procedures. Must be alert, able to maintain a high degree of mental concentration, with visual and hearing ability to recognize traffic at a safe distance (approx.300 feet). Ability to walk pedestrians safely across a busy highway, and react safely and decisively to traffic conditions is necessary. Must be able to display a school crossing stop sign (weighing approximately two pounds) in an up right position so that it is visible to vehicular traffic approaching from all directions while extending the other arm parallel for one minute on a frequent basis. Must be able to perform activities outside in diverse weather conditions Successful candidates must submit to a police back- ground check and may be required to provide a med- ical certificate. Interested candidates may obtain an application form from the Township Office or on our web site at www.get.on.ca. Qualified candidates are invited to submit a completed application form to: Ken Gagnon Township of Guelph/Eramosa 8348 Wellington Road 124 (at Brucedale) P.O. Box 700 Rockwood, ON N0B 2K0 Fax to (519) 856-2240 Emailed to kgagnon@get.on.ca Personal information collected through the recruitment process will be used solely to determine eligibility for em- ployment and handled in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Wellington O.P.P. Report The Steve Nash Youth Basketball Fall Program ended on a high note as 16 young aspiring athletes completed the fall session in December. Each of the boys and girls showed great improvement in his/her in- dividual skills and team play. Wellington OPP notes that changes in legislature in 2007 and, clarification in the Highway Traffic Act, the government has enacted rules governing the use of blue flashing lights. Under the legislation police ser- vice vehicles are permitted to use the blue light in com- bination with red flashing lights to increase visibil- ity and public recognition of police vehicles and help protect officers working on highways. Blue flashing lights are sti l l permitted on road service vehicles while per- forming winter maintenance duties. These are vehicles being operated by, or on be- half of municipalities, and those under contract to pro- vide winter maintenance Seniors Program: Memoir Writing Program with Nora Zylstra-sav- age on Tuesdays, Jan.13 to Feb.17, 10am-12pm, EWCS Seniors Wellington room at Centre 2000. Join us and learn how to write your memories, how to or- ganize and get started. Cost $70. Register at 519-833- 0087 or 519-853-1187. Youth basketball program continues in Rockwood Goal of this program is to allow participants the op- portunity to maximize their potential while promoting the importance of youth basketball as a vehicle to build life skills such as character, discipline, self- esteem and sportsmanship. The winter session begins on Thrusday, January 15 at 6:30pm at Rockwood Cen- tennial School. Registration takes place at the school the same evening and the pro- gram runs until Thurday, March 12. The cost is $95 per player per session and each participant receives a steve Nash Reversible Jer- sey along with a durable Nike basketball. Nick and Mark Christian head up the coaching staff, with many years of coach- ing experience. Anyone interested in volunteering to assist as coach is invited to submit an application. For more detailed infor- mation and a registration form, contact Coach Nick at 519-8556-4491. Guelph teen charged Wellington OPP officers responded to a call of threats received at a home in Guelph-Eramosa twp,. On Friday, Jan. 9 about 1:46 pm. Police said investigators spoke to a 19 year old female resident who related dating a Guelph boy for the past three years but the relationship has soured lately. The female victim reported receiving 97 text mes- sages over a 4-day period December 26-29, 2008, the last couple of which had been threatening in nature. Wellington OPP have charged a 19 year-old Guelph man with Uttering Death Threats (2 counts) under the Criminal Code of Canada. The accused is scheduled to appear in Guelph court February 23 to answer to the charges. Speeder of the week On Saturday, Jan. 10 at about 7:43pm a member of the Ontario Provincial Police, Highway Safety Division Constable Andy Houston of Mount Forest was patrolling Wellington Road 6 in Wellington North, monitoring traffic when the officer spotted a southbound 2003 Chevy trav- eling well above the 80km/h speed limit at 144km/h. A 19 year old man from Owen Sound has been charged with Race a Motor Vehicle under the Highway Traffic Act. Lavoie is scheduled to appear in Guelph court on February 18th, 2009 to answer to the charge. EWAG NEWS Continued on Page 14 FREEZING FUN: This time of year, Canadians cant wait to lace up and hit the ice. The outdoor ice pad at Lloyd Dyer Park is in great shape thanks to the freez- ing cold weather and the volunteers who maintain it. Kids were out in droves this week, despite the cold, to skate and play hockey. - Rebecca Ring Photo Who can use those blue flashing lights? operations on provincial highways. The law does not pro- hibit the use of blue flashing lights on private snowplow vehicles while being oper- ated on private property. However, these vehicles are not permitted to use blue flashing lights while being driven on a highway. If youre on roadways and see a flashing blue light off in the distance through the haze of blowing snow, please slow down as it will be any of the Emergency Services, police, fire or ambulance, police caution. Or it could be one of the dozens of dedicat- ed snow removal personnel, who work tirelessly at all times day or night to keep roadways safe and clear.