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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News Record, 2013-12-25, Page 3Wednesday, December 25, 2013 • News Record 3 OPP offer safe driving tips for winter Huron County Ontario Provincial Police would like to once again remind drivers to always drive accord- ing to weather and road conditions. Over this Dec. 7 weekend Huron OPP responded to 20 motor vehicle colli- sions. One quarter of those collisions involved deer strikes however the remaining collisions were in large part due to driver error and drivers not adjusting to the weather and road conditions. The posted speed limit is intended for ideal road conditions - in poor conditions, you must reduce your speed. Remember, if you see Merry Christmas from Clinton Public School How to make a Happy Christmas By Aiden Stuff you will need: • Tree • Lights • Decorations • Wreath • Star • Stocking • Presents • People Set up the tree: • Put the lights on it and decorations too • Put the wreath on your door • Put your stockings up • Put cookies on the table for old St. Nick • Invite people •Have fun The True Meaning of Christmas By Nathan Yaaaa! It's Christmas! The true mean- ing is very important. The true mean- ing of Christmas is giving not get- ting because some people don't have toys, food, money, houses and it is a time to help them. That is why Christmas is important. The True Meaning of Christmas By Kaitlyn This paragraph is about Christmas and what you do! This holiday of Christmas is a special time of year that not only do you get presents. It's about giving and putting other people's matters in our hands. Christmas is my favourite holi- day of the year too! And it's not all about presents, presents... I love presents. We don't only get presents. You mostly get family all along the whole way through too. If you like Christ- mas then you can bake cookies but you still should know that's not it's all about. It is really about family. The True Meaning of Christmas By Savannah Christmas is a special time of caring and giving. It's about saying hello to peo- ple that are walking down the street and doing good deeds for other people. Christmas is about spending time with your family and celebrating Jesus' birth- day since Jesus was born on Christmas. So that is the true meaning of Christmas. The True Meaning of Christmas By Kyra Yah it is almost Christmas. I'm going to write about the true meaning of Christ- mas. I think the meaning of Christmas is that the person made this holiday because Jesus was born on Christmas. I think Jesus and God would want Christ- mas to be a giving time of year. Like giv- ing presents to people who don't think about how lucky you are and be joy- ful to other people too. That is what the true meaning of Christmas is. GRADE 1 Letters to Santa Dear Santa, How are you doing at the North Pole? I would like a police officer set. I will leave out milk and cookies for you. Your friend, Tanner Dear Santa, How are your reindeer? I am wish- ing for an iPod docking station and a baby doll.1 will leave cookies and milk for you on Christmas Eve. Your friend, Julia W. Dear Santa, How is the North Pole? For Christmas I want a book. I will leave some snacks for you Santa Claus on Christmas Eve. Your friend, Kaitlyn Dear Santa, How are things at the North Pole? Christmas is my second favourite holi- day. I wish for some Lego, a DS game and two Kinder eggs. I will leave you some snacks on Christmas Eve. Your friend, Carter Dear Santa, You must be really busy. Santa I will put milk out for you. Can I have a helicopter car, a DS and a back- pack? Have a Merry Christmas. Your friend, Nic CONTINUED >PAGE 5 snow, go slow. Keep a safe distance between you and the vehicle in front of you to avoid having to brake suddenly. Increase your following distance on wet and slippery surfaces to allow more time to stop. Winter weather conditions change quickly, placing extra demands on your vehicle and your driving skills. Drivers need to keep their focus on the road and other vehicles around them. Eliminating distractions within the vehicle is a must for a safe journey. Understand how your vehicle handles in all weather conditions. The following tips will make for safer travels. • Keep your headlights on all the time - Don't rely on daytime running lights. Low beams are more effective than high beams in fog or heavy snow conditions. • Never use cruise control in winter weather. ■ Signal well in advance of turning to give other motorists time to react to your actions. • Avoid sudden moves by anticipating turns or lane changes. Abrupt changes in direction or slamming on the brakes could cause you to lose control of your vehicle. • Remember that bridges and overpasses may be slippery even when other sections of the roadway are not. ■ Avoid braking on curves by driving through them at a safe and steady speed. • Take your foot off the brake if your vehicle begins to skid and steer in the direction you want to go. Remember, your vehicle generally goes where you are looking. Be prepared before you start your travel. • Plan your route ahead of time and let some- one know where you are going and when you plan to arrive. • Carry a winter survival kit in your vehicle that includes items such as a flashlight, blankets, extra clothing, winter boots and non-perisha- ble foods. A candle and matches can generate some heat while waiting for help if you become stranded. • Carry a charged cell phone in cases of emergencies. • Clear all snow and ice completely off win- dows, side view mirrors, headlights, taillights and license plates. • Keep your vehicle's fuel tank full. The extra volume can help with moisture problems in your fuel system and it adds extra weight to your vehicle. A topped up gas tank will be an asset if you become stranded. • Make sure you are alert and well rested before you begin your trip. • Buckle Up! Wearing a seatbelt is the most effective way to reduce your risk of injury in a motor vehicle collision. Make it a standard practice to check the weather and travel conditions before heading out. Don't take chances, if the weather is poor, wait it out until the conditions improve. Call 511 or go online at www.Ontario.ca/trip for up to date road conditions for provincially maintained highways. This bilingual service is available 24 hours a day and provides updates on highway closures and road conditions.