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V l The Clarington Independent, Bowmanville, Saturday, December 24,1994 13 Tips for Reducing the Risk of Snowmobile Accidents "Many lakes have not completely frozen over, leaving a thin layer of ice, too weak to support snowmobiles and their passengers. If you stay on recommended trails, you will reduce the risk of snowmobile accidents dramatically. dramatically. If you travel off trail, you are taking a far greater risk." Strong words of advice from Anne Swarbrick, Ontario's Minister of Culture, Tourism and Recreation. Unfortunately five people paid the price by losing their lives in off-trail snowmobile-related accidents in the province between December 8-11. A 34 year-old man was killed December December 11 at Novar, 13 kilometres north of Huntsville when his snowmobile snowmobile collided head-on with a truck, December 10, two men fell through the ice on Meteor Lake, about 80 kilometres kilometres north of Sudbury, just south of Westree. The body of a 67-year old Westree man was recovered. His companion is missing and presumed drowned. The same day, a 57-year- old man was driving on private property property near his home in Shakespeare, Youth Bowling Scores From Page 12 boys' team of Andrew Break, Tim Welsh, and Robbie Campbell bowled a total of 366 pins over their average to capture first place, and will advance to the Provincials in February. Their coach was Jim Murphy. Great bowling, bowling, guys! The girls were a plus 110 pins over their average and placed ninth. Good try, girls ! Tyke Division -- Marchant 52, Pearson 34, Zinck 31, Stacey 29, Ke. Moore 29, Ka. Moore 29, Kentner 27, Norrish 27, Ross 26, Bolger 18, Clarke 16, Sutherland 12 High singles -- Kathleen Moore 147, Trevor Clarke 125, Chris Marchant Marchant 125, Sarah-Jayne Lucas 123, Kelly Moore 118, David Norrish 114, Michael Hulcio 110, Richard Gardner 109, Jayed Ross 106, Tara Lee Bolger 105, Holly Kentner 100, Jacky Dyke- ma 84 High doubles - Kathleen Moore 290, Chris Marchant 247, Trevor Clarke 242, Kelly Moore 226, Michael Michael Hulcio 217, David Norrish 211, Richard Gardner 207, Nicholas Pearson Pearson 199, Tara Lee Bolger 193, Jayed Ross 191, Sarah-Jayne Lucas 182, Holly Kentner 181 near Stratford, when his machine hit an embankment in a drainage ditch. A 41 year-old female pedestrian died December 8 in Blake Township near Thunder Bay when she was struck from behind by a 21 year-old male driver. In an attempt to prevent tragedies like these from occurring, the province-wide province-wide "Ride Safe, Ride Sober" snowmobile safety campaign, managed managed and operated by the Ontario Snowmobile Safety Committee (OSSC), is conducting an even more aggressive education blitz this winter. The Committee's SLEDSMART Safety Education Team has been visiting visiting schools across Ontario since October, October, instructing students on what is necessary to ensure safe and responsible responsible handling of a snowmobile. Coupled Coupled with local campaigns by various communities, snowmobile clubs and other service organizations, "Ride Safe, Ride Sober" is becoming a household word. Ride Sober" program. • data study profiling fatal and non-fatal snowmobile injuries requiring requiring medical attention, including contributing contributing factors, demographics and participation levels. • new radio and television public service announcements. A number of communities are operating operating programs this winter to help reduce snowmobile accidents. Examples Examples of annual community events associated associated with this safety campaign include include YAMAFEST, to be held in February 3-5 in Sudbury, and SNO- FEST in Owen Sound February 11- 12. The events are expected to attract thousands of participants from across Ontario. The Ontario Snowmobile Safety Committee is spending a total of $481,000 on the campaign during the 1993-94 snowmobiling season. Many volunteers'across the province are donating their time toward the important effort. This is the fourth year of the "Ride Safe, Ride Sober" campaign. Last year, there was â significant im provement, with a 41 per cent drop in snowmobile fatalities, down to 23 from an average of 39 deaths in each of the previous four years. In general, the vast majority of fatalities are men, the majority in the 18 to 34 year old age group. While females suffer fewer injuries, about two-thirds of those injured range in age between 15 and 34. "As we enter the holiday season, I want to emphasize how important it is to take an extra moment to think safety first before heading out for a ride," Minister of Culture, Tourism and Recreation Anne Swarbrick advised advised the snowmobiling public. "We've experienced a very mild fall. Stay alive by keeping off lakes and rivers. Our messages are simple and to the point. Use recognized snowmobile snowmobile trails. Don't drink and ride. Don't speed. Also, ensure your sleds are in good working order and that you carry an emergency kit with you at all times. For a list of recommended trails in your area, contact your local snowmobile snowmobile club. DURHAM REGION The Regional Municipality of Durham Works Department HOLIDAY CLOSURE OF TRANSFER AND RECYCLING SITES The Oshawa, Cartwright and Scugog Transfer and Recycling Sites will be closed Friday, December 23,1994 at 12:00 Noon and will resume operations on Wednesday, December 28, 1994 at regular hours. Closed December 30, 1994 at 12:00 noon and resume operations on Tuesday, January 3,1995 at regular hours. V.A. SILGAILIS, P. ENG. COMMISSIONER OF WORKS <e This year, the OSSC has initiated a number of projects to help spread the word about snowmobile safety across Ontario. Among them: • Final report of the recommendations recommendations from the international conference, conference, "Putting Safety on Track," held in Markham, October : 12-14, will be forwarded to all delegates in January. The OSSC, aided by key stakeholders, stakeholders, will formulate a model action plan for snowmobile safety by addressing addressing the recommendations. • production of a "Family Guide to Safe Snowmobiling", scheduled for release in February. . • production of a helmet safety education education tool, ready for release in February February "Ride Safe, Ride Sober" campaign campaign to students and community groups. • distribution of a pamphlet containing containing safety tips early in January. • independent study to evaluate the first three years of the "Ride Safe, At this festive time of year the members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police in Bowmanville wish everyone a safe and happy holiday. Please drive with extra caution during the holidays. An accident is a traumatic event at the best of times, but is especially heartbreaking at Christmas. ■:ja ROYAL CANADIAN MOUNTED POLICE Gift Ideas for We still have a great selection of • Boxed Chocolates • Mixed Nuts • Camera Supplies • Cosmetics for Men and Women • Watches for Ladies and Gents and for the Children • Gift Wrap and Greeting Cards McGregor I.D.A. Drugs 5 King St. ^ 623-5792 Bowmanville x r x < V X < y X 4