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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 2014-11-19, Page 1010 Lucknow Sentinel • Wednesday, November 19, 2014 Valerie Gillies/Lucknow Sentinel The village of Lucknow was blanketed with snow after a wintery fall day on Friday, November 14, 2014. DONNELLY Wills/Estates Questions? D Y L ) MURPHY 18 The Square, Goderich Phone: 519-524-2154 926 Queen Street, Kincardine Phone: 519-396-3636 www.donnellymurphy.com Problem Solved Right Here 11 ,_4i,Jciir te• Arri, • There's no better time than Christmas to thank your customers for their year-round patronage. Say it with a greeting in The Lucknow Sentinel inuknow Sentinel 1-14'!r _ To book your ad: Email: jillian.underwood@sunmedia.ca Phone: (519) 528-2822 Fax: (519) 528-3529 In Person: 619 Campbell St, Lucknow 1. Winter Driving South Bruce OPP Submitted OFFICERS INVESTIGATE NUMEROUS CRASHES DUR- ING FIRST SNOWFALL Southern Bruce County experi- enced the first taste of winter and the members of the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were kept busy responding to motor vehicle collisions. In a 24 hour period from 12:00 pm on November 13, 2014 until 12:00 pm on November 14,2014, the South Bruce OPP responded to 15 crashes. 12 were property damage only, 2 were non -life threatening injuries and 1 was a fatal crash. OPP states, "It's frustrating to see this year after year; lives put at risk because drivers don't adjust their driving during winter months, especially during the first snow- fall," Acting Inspector Wayne Thompson, Detachment Com- mander, South Bruce. "I realize that motorists can encounter some brutal conditions in the lee ofLake Huron, but the fact of the matter is roads and weather don't cause crashes - drivers do. There's no better defense for winter driving than to adjust your speed before you have a problem. Rememberif you see snow, go slow!' TIME TO PREPARE FOR SAFE WINTER DRIVING The temperature is starting to drop which means that winter will soon be arriving in Bruce County. High winds combined with snowfall causes serious visi- bility issues for drivers along the Lake Huron shoreline. Each win- ter, Bruce County residents and visitors face some of the toughest driving conditions around. The South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is asking drivers and vehicle owners to start thinking about safe winter driving. Hard packed snow and ice reduce traction. Blowing snow affects your visibility. Leave your- self more time to reach your desti- nation in winter. Snow tires are marked with a peaked mountain and snowflake to show they meet specific snow traction performance require- ments. Improved traction = improved safety. Carry a snow brush/ice scraper in your vehicle. The law provides a $110 fine for the driver not having a clear view, but the conse- quences can be far worse if you hit someone. Does your vehicle have a sur- vival kit if you get stranded? A kit list is available online at www. mto.gov.on.ca/english/safety/ winterdrive. Drivers are encouraged to check road and weather conditions before they travel. Road informa- tion is available online at www. mto.gov.on.ca/english/traveller/ trip or by calling 1 866 471 8929. Always adjust your driving to the changing road and weather conditions; an ordinary driver reacts to road situations while a good driver anticipates and 111 — TOWNSHIP OF ASk MELD -CD =RIM -5,11,WV0-51- TOWNSHIP OF ASHFIELD - COLBORNE - WAWANOSH TAXES DUE REMINDER The final instalment of the 2014 tax levy is due on November 28, 2014. Tax payments must be received at the municipal office by the due date. Tax payments can be made in person at the municipal office, by regular mail, or at the CIBC Goderich branch only. Interac/debit card services are accepted at the office as well as post-dated cheques for your convenience. Telephone /internet banking is available through most major banking institutions. Pre -authorized payment is available by completing a form from the office and providing a VOID cheque. You may also go online to our website, complete and remit this form/void cheque electronically. After hour payments may be left in the letter slot located at the front door. Taxes not paid by the due date are subject to interest of 1.25% per month. Failure to receive a tax notice does not relieve the taxpayer from responsibility for payment nor the liability of penalty charges for late payment. avoids a crisis on the roads. Acting Inspector Wayne Thompson, Detachment Com- mander, South Bruce OPP advises, "Modern vehicles with electronic traction control and anti-lock brakes will help you keep control, but your best defense is to reduce your speed. Slow down, stay alert, stay in con- trol and arrive safely at your destination." 5 DEATHS THIS WEEK ON AREA ROADS Members of the Ontario Pro- vincial Police (OPP) have responded to 4 separate collisions this past week that have claimed the lives of 5 citizens. The colli- sions occurred on November 10 in Middlesex County, South Bruce County and Elgin County on November 13 and on Novem- ber 14 in Lambton County. Two of the deceased persons were involved in collision with farm vehicles. The OPP are warn- ing all area motorists to be alert for farm vehicles when traveling on rural roads during the harvest season. Farm vehicles are large which makes it very difficult for operators to see other vehicles coming up from behind or those attempting to pass them. Whenever approaching a farm vehicle from the rear, assume the driver does not see you. Slow down, wait until the road in front is clear of any other vehicles and you have ample room to pass. When you pass, do so slowly and make sure the operator of the farm equipment sees you. Do not underestimate the size of farm vehicles. They are long and wide and motorists must pass them cautiously. Operators of farm equipment have to obey all the rules of the road as well and share the road with other motorists. OPP Traffic Staff Sgt. Shawn Johnson states, "Driver error con- tinues to be the common denom- inator in every collision we inves- tigate. With the onset of wintery weather, motorists need to adjust their driving habits immediately in order to prevent any further injuries or deaths on our highways!" Road safety is a shared responsibility. t+i• Ililfilgeii.‘1.11.64141;141.011 ' afoi 41011411,111 g1/.4 0.4 ff rits4 atfrIV011aker (Whip Make YOU' OV+111 Ifir1/47s, !Aim% Cgoltr5 Fruit' Winr Oinr kre eir liff001 ea; Sir C. iinErital 924.1123 AW4 LI