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Home My WebLink AboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 1998-09-09, Page 5safe driving in, school zone CAA Central Ontario offers this quick refresher course on safe driving in school zones. Take a child's small size andquick move- ' tents, add some:,eommop obstacles of bushes or parked cars, mix in a dis- tracted driver, and you've got a recipe for disaster. Driving where children walk, bicycle .and get in and out of .buses or cars requires the same skills as being a good student. You have to pay attention. •Lesson #1: Learn to be a "scanner:"Good drivers anticipate the unexpected by looking ahead. In areas with lots of children; dri- vers need to do even more •scanning. Stay alert to . z. what's coating up on, the road, but also- watch for "invisible"' Jlods by using a technique called': "ground viewing." Keep your eyes searching low, 'around wheels. .and between parked • vehicles, looking for little feet, bike wheels, toys, moving shadows or pets paws, It could be the: only warning you get. before child dashes into your path. Take time as well to' scan from side to, side. Safety experts recommend you alternate your ground viewing with a 20 • to 30. second: • scan down the road. This means looking ahead up to two city blocks. In school zones,. take even more care than usual to check both sides of the road at intersections and crosswalks, and near school entrances. ' Lesson #2: Slow down: It's not the law in school. zones for most areas; but it is the safest way to give yourself time to react. You may be in a hurry to get to work, .but so are many kids, eager to beat the bell. Driving a bit slower in school zones may not save tithe, but it could save life. Lesson #3, Don't ignore the Obvious: When travel- ling on a route you drive Qevery.• day, it's'easy to let your mind drift away frown what's on the road. But the return of school days means you can't indulge in driving daze,' A. feW 'Sec•- • • • ends of ;day -dreaming could be deadlyffor a,child who is counting On you .ta stop. Stay alertfor school zone signs, school buses and the bright orange vests of CAA School; Safety Patrollers,. These are three easy rules 'nf the road to ren e$nber. 'Plus,..one more for.pareilts: Make sure You're not part of the prob. leen: Parents sometimes •.compound the dangers• of school zones by parking illegally or unsafely when they drop off their chil- dren. Consider letting.your, kids offin a:less congested. area away front the school; or ask teachers if "there is a recommended "unloadng" zoite, Remember to cycle safel; (NC)—Riding a bicycle means fun and freedom for kids and kids -at -heart. .While ' cycling is great exercise' and a healthy way to get around, it's impor- tant to remember that rid- ing a bike, and doing it safely, take s practice. -On average, from 1992 lo. 199.6'in Ontario; 24 people were killed and 100 injured each year as a result of bicycle and mn for vehicle collisions., To, iiitprove s'ety; cyclists can: Rieie defensively and • predictably. • »' Follow the Mies Of the road. • Be as visible as possible.. doesn't' move around, even Check for traffic from before the chin strap is behind and Use; proper fastened. The straps usual,, hand, signals before turn- ly.need tote, adjusted regi ing,orchanginglanes. • ularly for thehelmet to • Make eye contact with stay snug. . Other drivers whenever , possible. • Children riding on side. • Make sure the helmet. walks need to remember meets a recognized. safety the dangers of driveways . standard such as. CSA, as txtootorists backing up .. Snell, or ASTM. may,, ,not always 'see, Keep the bike in. safe: cyclists coming. • working. condition, tnclud • Choose, a bicycle •helmet in8: safety equipment' such that•fits and: wear: it Cor- as a bell,. or horn, lights'. rectly. Since: not every -.and .reflectors for night One's head is the same rtdiingc shape or size,' wear a cel-. ' • Make Sure the tie is the met that sits level and right size .- if it's too big, it square on the head and will lie hang tocontrol. ' • LUCKNN'OW, DISTRICT COMMUNITY CENTRE Saturday, September 12 Diane Ross/Rob Harrison , OPEN DATES SEPT. Fri. 11-18-25 Sat. 5-19 CALL 528-33:12 Everlasting Flowers ' Gifts •'. 9 A.m. 5;30 p.m. BUYING Standing Timber and Legs:• Let 6 generations Of - experience in Purchasing and Resource Management work for you' NEED FIREWOOD Caltthe Firewood People for a Price we have. HARDWOOD SLABS BODY. WOOD. ora combination of 1/2 SLABS - 1/2 BODY WOOD HARDWOODS AUBURN,ONTARIQ • 1 ■7 •'Weal light oir bright colours, and ensure pant legs, clothing and parcels are, secure;. Most children .under the age of, 10 cannet'judge distance nor are' they. able to assess their riding ehvi� torment. This. is whythey should not ride alone on the street without parental supervision.. It is important to teach .children ' the right way. to ride ;safely. It ts. just; aa' intpOdrta c, for a Parent' or guardian who cycles to be •;a good example. Consider taking acling course to improve your. skills.' , Remember . the law. , requires that persons aged 16 .or under wear an approved .helmet when rid-- •ing their bicycles on the Streets. acknow.Sentinel; Wednesday, Septeurber 3; 1i99S T- Peg. e5 FORM 9 SALE OF LAND BY PUBLIC AUCTION The Corporation of the County of Huron Take Notice that the land(4- described below will be offered for sale by public auction•at 10:00 (*lock in the forenoon on. the 6th day of October, 1098 at Huron County Court House, 1 Courthouse $quare, Goderich, Ontario N7A 1M2 Description o[Gnnd(s) 1. Lott Pio 133 As per Instrument Number 197348'. . Asper hiss omen Number 311231; Township of Tuckersmitb; County of Huron $19,456.66. ,Province of Ontario Z. Lot S,. Plan 133 As per Ipstpuaegt Number 197347, As per InstrumentNurnber 310792 Township otTuckersmith, Coupty of Huron $18,720.82 Province of Qntario 3. North Part • Lot 29; Phu) 1$3 .. As Ji m mens Nuwb i 13894$ Townsperhip of Twine/! County,of Huron. $15,%05,62 Proviiace of Ontirio 4. Part bf the South Part of lot 19; Concession 10 As per InsuumeptNumber 186978 Townsb1 frof West Wawanosb, County of Huron • 52,481.88 - Prgviace(*Ontario • All amounts payable by the successful purchaser shall be payable in full at the time of the Sale by cash or m9ney Order or by a bank draft or cheque certified by a bank, trust corporation or Province of Ontario SavingsOffice. ;• The municipality or board retakes no, representation regarding:: the title to of any. other mattes$:relating to the'1 n4 to besold, Responsibility for. gscenaitting,the4e.tnatter$rests•witit thepotential purchasers:. This: sgte is gevenied by thelatirevicirort Tag; Satfs Act and rho Municipal `Ta; ato Mules, The successful, purdhas r'=will be,required 14 pay'the amoupt bid pins accumulated tale's and..the relevant land transfer OWFee fuirttter informal oir.regarding ibis nate, coursers' Treasurer, Corporation of the Countyof Huron 1 Courthouse Square, Ooderick Ontario.. N7A1M2 Personal • information 'contained 'on;this form, collected pursuant to.the Municipal Tqx Sales Act will..be used for the purposes of that Act,. Questions should be directed to• the:Freedom of lnftirmation and Privacy Coordinator at the institution responsible:'for:the procedures under that Act. hilamon Bia$ . novel cuenurioa; prix ut Uee run myotainn sbs)