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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1995-07-05, Page 12'OW 1-1 Compiled by June Fothergill Phone 5214360 Parents without Partners to meet July 13, 7 p.m. /SUPER SUMMER SALE! Annuals '6.00 Flat Geraniums $10.00 Flat Hanging Baskets or Bags 2For$16.001 Plus many, many more! 'iv Our Perennial Display Garden is a must to see at various times of the year! "Beautifying Huron County Since 1981" TE-EM FARM- zi,cieiree, Pal,aciAre OPEN 9 to 8 Mon. to Fri., 9 to 6 Sat. & Sun. RR #1 Bayfield Ted and Emma Ont. NOM 1GO (519) 482-3020 winder Wooden Coming event. Inform The Citizen PAGE 12. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JULY 5, 1995. Walkerburn Club reads of Alzheimer's The news from uburn Road Safety Quiz (What do you know about aggressive driving?) The Walkerburn Club met at Betty Archambault's home Monday, June 26 at 2 p.m. Vera Penfound opened the meeting with two readings, "Summer Jewels" and "Twilight Sight". Betty then led in prayer. The secretary read the minutes and Ruth McClinchey gave the treasurer's report. A letter from Alzheimer's Society regarding research was read. Scientists hope that the onset of the disease can be delayed and that the number of people with it would be halved. A donation for the Society will be left until autumn. A quilt, will be shown to Dorothy Schneider, who could suggest the best way to use it. Birthday money was then recc"-wl ^-4'-^11 ,ung AnQwered by paying the yearly fees. Pat Hunking won the draw donated by Betty. Ethel Ball invited the club to her cottage for the September meeting. Betty will be in charge of the Rev. Paul Ross led the service at Knox United Church and Bernice Gross was the organist. The opening chorus, Come Christians, Join to Sing was followed by words of welcome and announcements. Hymn 0 Worship The King was sung. Rev. Ross gave the prayers and the children's story and the children's chorus was sung. The New Creed was read in unison followed by tge choral response. The scriptures were read followed Mrs. Tena Empey and Mrs. Ethel Ball recently attended a Dalssen Holland reunion at the home of Elizabeth Haig in Mississauga. The gathering consisted of the people who went to the Dalssen, Holland celebrations. program and Ethel is lunch ,convenor..A telephone committee was set up. Betty opened the program with a contest on "Brand Names". Ruth was the winner. A tape was then shown of the wonderful gracious lady the Queen Mother. A number of the members had seen her on the first visit with her husband King George VI in 1939. She owns a herd of Aberdeen Angus cattle and went to see a show Of them here. Being an avid horse lover she also enjoyed the Queen's Plate. Canada has a Queen Mother who radiates royalty. Laughable "Embarrassing Moment" was then read by Vera, then a lovely anniversary cake was shown that Ruth had brought to celebrate Betty and Len Archam- bault's anniversary. Grace was sung and cake and ice cream was served by Ruth and the hostess. Kim Teed and her two children were able to attend that afternoon which added to a delightful meeting. by the hymn 0 God Our Help in Ages Past. Rev. Ross's message was Discovering God Anew, Part 3, With Joshua at the Battle of Jericho. Prayers were given by Rev. Ross. The offering was received by Craig Empey and Bill Seers. Zion's King Shall Ring Victorious was sung. Rev. Ross pronounced the Benediction. Mr. and Mrs. John Shouldice and Mrs. Annie Robertson of Mississauga spent Saturday with Tom and Ruth Jardin. Mr. William Anderson of Newmarket visited with his mother Bernice Anderson on the weekend. How often is someone killed on Ontario's roads? a) every hour b) every day c) every four hours d) every eight hours Answer: d) every eight hours Over a thousand people a year are killed in motor vehicle collisions. Since driver error is the cause of eighty-five per cent, a good number of collisions could have been prevented. Someone is injured every six minutes - over ninety thousand people every year. Motor vehicle collisions are the second most common cause of death for people under the age of 40 - only cancer takes more lives for this age group. We could all reduce these numbers with a little care. What does it cost Ontarians each year for motor vehicle collisions if you factor in emergency services, hospital care, lost wages, property damage and reduced productivity? a) $19 million annually b) $6.7 million monthly c) $5 billion weekly d) $9 billion annually Answer: d) $9 billion annually Every day people speed, tailgate and change lanes without looking. Every year these choices cost the people of Ontario $9 billion. The emotional costs are incalculable. What is the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) for a new driver under the graduated licensing system? a).0.05 per cent b) 0.02 per cent c) zero per cent d) 0.08 per cent zero,per cent New drivers, under the graduated licensing system, must not have any alcohol in their system when behind the wheel. A novice driver in Level One is responsible for ensuring that the licensed driver sitting next to him/her in the front seat has a BAC of less than 0.5 per cent so they can take Over the wheel if necessary or the novice driver will receive a thirty (30) day suspension. For how long can your licence be suspended if you are convicted of your first impaired driving offense? a) one month b) one year c) six months d) two years Answer: b) one year For a first time impaired driving conviction a driver will lose his/her licence for a minimum of one year. There are no exceptions and no licences are granted for daylight hours or for work purposes. If you drive for a living, treat your licence like gold! An impaired driving charge could easily result in the loss of your job and financial ruin, in addition to the terrible emotional toll on you and your family. During what kind of driving conditions are most people killed? a) during the day, with clear visibility, on a dry road surface b) at dawn, in the rain, on a wet road surface c) at dusk, in snow,,on a slushy road surface d) during the night, in freezing rain, on an icy road surface Answer: a) during the day, with clear visibility, on a dry road surface Most deaths, on our roads happen when environmental conditions are ideal. So don't relax and become careless because it's a good day. Eighty-five per cent of motor vehicle collisions are caused by driver error. At what time of the year do we have the highest number of motor vehicle collisions in Ontario? a) winter b) holiday weekends c) April d) summer Answer: d) summer There is a seasonal increase in the number of motor vehicle collisions in Ontario during the summer months. Better weather brings more drivers and lax driving behaviour to our roadways. By following basic, common sense, safety tips all year -long, and allowing yourself extra travelling time to get to your -.destination, every drive you take will be a safe and enjoyable one. I—I How many demerit points are assigned if you are con- victed of following too closely? a) 4 points b) 3 points c) 2 points d) no points 117 Answer: a) four points No matter how good a driver you think you are, one mistake could be costly in more ways than receiving four demerit points on your driver record. At fifteen points your licence is suspended, at nine you can be called in for an interview to discuss suspension, and at six you get a warning. New drivers under the graduated licensing system have their licence suspended at nine points, may be called for an interview at six points and receive a notice on the first accumulation of demerit points. There are few things more irritating and riskier than being tailgated by an aggressive driver. Unfortunately, many drivers do not understand the dangers involved in following a vehicle too closely. The less space you allow around the vehicle, the faster your reaction time must be in order to avoid a collision. Factors such as excessive speed, road surfaces, weather conditions and poor vehicle maintenance may require you to react even more quickly. A collision resulting from following too closely can lead to painful injuries such as whiplash. True or false? I have never had a collision, therefore, I am not an aggressive driver. a) True b) False Answer: b) false A collision-free driving record is not necessarily a good indicator of your driving behaviour. Some people's behaviour causes collisions without them being aware of the repercussions. If you obey the speed limit, obey all traffic signs and signals, allow for space between your vehicle and other road users, avoid cutting off other vehicles, always signal your intention to change lanes, only pass another vehicle when it is safe to do so, and never drink and drive, then you can consider yourself to be a good, responsible driver. Do you know the Ontario government's road safety agenda goal? a) to reduce deaths by 10 per cent b) to have 25 per cent fewer collisions next year c) to have everyone buckled up in their seat belts d) to make Ontario's roads the safest in North America Answer: d) to make Ontario's roads the safest in North America All these goals would help to make Ontario's roads the safest in North America and they are achievable with the help of road users like you. If you all take the time to re-evaluate our own driving behaviour and make the commitment to reduce the risk of causing a collision through driver error and unsafe driving practices, then we will lower the number of needless deaths and injuries on our roads. "Road Safety ... it starts with you" is the slogan. Pastor discusses Joshua Pair attend reunion The news from ondesboro 1.1 Greeters at Londesboro United Church on Sunday, July 2 were Beth Knox and Audrey Thompson., Ushers were Bruce and Kent Shillinglaw. Flowers, in loving memory of Agnes Leiper, were placed by her family, Music was supplied by Danny Lear on guitar, accompanied by his mother Gail on the organ. The sermon was "Discovering God anew Part 3 - With Joshua at the battle of Jericho." Danny Lear of Richmond Hill and friend Jennifer West spent the weekend with Gail and Harry. Harry had attended the Canadian Healthcare Convention in Calgary June 4-6 after which they toured B.C. and Alberta for two weeks. The Parents Without Partners meeting is 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 13 at St. Paul's Anglican Church, Clinton. The Londesboro Lions Club have leased the Londesboro Hall as of July I. All present bookings will be honoured. Plans, for renovations and or improvements are being made and fund raising events will be announced shortly. New bookings can be made by calling 523-9607. WI plans tour The July meeting of Londesboro WI will be held on Wednesday, July 12. Members are to tour the Fabian Factory in Clinton at 2 p.m. Bring a sweater. Roll call is "Bring something you have made and tell about it." The meeting will be held after the tour at the home of Lois Elliott, Clinton. People The Grade 8 graduation banquet was held at the hall on Monday, June 26. The Londesboro Happy Gang Seniors awards for History and French were presented by Edythe Beacom and Addie Hunking to: History, Kyle Anderson and French, Christine Lapp.