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) Section Two The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanvilie. December 21. lilKS Helpful Hints for Drivers On Snowy Ontario Roads Guide Company Welcomes New Members Every year, the first snowfall seems to take Ontario Ontario drivers by surprise. This year, however, by preparing ahead, motorists can ensure safe driving throughout the winter. Having your car properly tuned and fluid levels checked is the most important important step. The gas tank level should be at least half-full in cold weather to avoid gas line freezing, resulting in stalling. 1 Snow tires should be used if the car is not equipped with all-season radiais to alleviate alleviate slipping on snow and ice. A kit containing ice scraper, scraper, shovel, booster cables, flares, blankets and a first- aid kit should be stored in the trunk. When parking, run the car back and forth to make a track that will make it easier to get out later. Allow ample space between cars. During rough weather conditions, headlights should be on at all times, and windows windows kept clear of snow and ice. If the car should begin to skid, release the accelerator and steer in the direction of the skid. Do not brake, be cause this will only increase the skidding action. As the car responds, straighten out the front wheels. Allow more following distance distance to give yourself plenty of room to stop. It takes three to twelve times more distance distance to stop on snow and ice than on dry pavement. Finally, be sure to drive at a speed at which you are comfortable handling road conditions, even if it is half the posted speed limit. Safe driving, no matter what the road and weather conditions, conditions, is every motorist's responsibility. responsibility. The Pathfinder Express rolled into Memorial Park Clubhouse last week, bringing five new recruits for the 2nd Bowmanvilie Pathfinder unit. In the front row from the left are Kristy Hamilton, Larisa Traill and Kelley Dickey; and at rear are Tanya Lloyd and Amy Trimble. Crimestoppers Request Help >pp< ham Regional Police are asking asking for the public's help in solving a number of thefts which nave occured at Durham Durham College over the past nine weeks. The first in this series of thefts occurred during the night of September 24th and 25th when a keyboard and double disc drive valued at over $4,000 were stolen. Since then, there have been five similar thefts from computer computer rooms and during the night of November 24th and 25th the Cafeteria was entered entered and over $700 in cash was stolen. The stolen articles consist of keyboards, disc drives, a rinter and other computer ardware and software. The total value now exceeds exceeds $25,000. Have you any idea who took these items? Do you know where they are or who has them? Has anyone offered offered you goods for sale which you feel might be stolen? stolen? If so, call Crime Stoppers. A reward of up to $1000 in cash will be paid for information information leading to an arrest in this or any other Criminal case. You'll never be asked for your name or have to go to Court. The Crime Stoppers phone number is 436-8477 that's 436-TIPS. Long Distance Distance Call Collect. A Citizen Board administers administers the Crime Stoppers Programs Programs of which there are now over 800 in North America. The reward money is raised through Tax Deductible Deductible donations which may be sent to Durham Regional Regional Crime Stoppers, P.O. Box 54, Oshawa, Ontario, LlH 7K8. ^4 GREETINGS OF THE SEASON We 'd like to take this opportunity to wish you and your family the best of the season. May the peace and joy which is its true meaning be with you always. We have been happy to serve you throughout this past year and look forward to serving you in the future. And we wish you all the happiest of holidays and a most prosperous New Year. Marianna Developments Mario Veltri & Family Hie Joy of Christmas Goes On Forever What better time to say thanks to you for your support? Have a very happy holiday, Solti Reflections Centre Kiosk, Bowmanvilie Mall 623-81 64 Merry Christmas XVe've prepared our best wishes ïor you. Have a warm and sweet holiday. Thanks for the pleasure oï your business. Carter's Bakery 21 King St. E., Bowmanvilie Telephone 623-5855 if: |j. ! si. : ' til To the Citizens of the Durham Region This Christmas will be remembered by most of our citizens as a time of enjoyment and rejoicing in family reunion. Unfortunately for some this Christmas will be the season during which they lost a loved one through a traffic accident. Most of the accidents are needless. They involve too much alcohol and a moment's inattention to driving. The members of the Durham Region Police remind you that at this time of year it is even more important to drive defensively. We wish you and your families a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. REGIONAL POLICE DURHAM David Edwards Chief of Police