The Citizen, 2002-01-16, Page 8Howson &
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• Roasted
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BROPHY JACKET &
SNOWSUIT CENTRE
NO TAX SALE*
Snowsuits & Parka Coats
Adult Sizes
Small - 4XL
Regular & Tall Sizes
(*Discount equivalent to 15% Sales Tax -
Sale ends Jan. 31/02)
11 John Street W.,
WINGHAM 357-3712
Toni's Place
482-9053 0 Clinton, Ont.
1,;s i'. 1994
Great Food and Family fun!
• Open at 11 am daily
• Gas & oil, just up the street
• Entertainment most weekends
• Full menu, daily specials, licensed
"Hwy. #8 west, just off the trail"
GRAND VIEW
RESTAURANT & GAS BAiR
Trail accessible
Daily Specials - Fast, friendly service
Homemade pies, desserts & good coffee too
Open Monday to Saturday 5 a.m. 8 p.m.
Sundays 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Randy, Eleanor Babcock, family & staff
Blyth e 523-4471
brussels.walton /16111i
TRAILBLAZERS
Ride Safe
Ride Sober
Stay On The Trails
the Blyth inn
Pizza - Buy one at regular price and get the second
for 1/2 price. Thurs., Fri. & Sat. evenings
5 p.m. • Midnight
Our specialty Chicken Wings are on the menu daily
for lunch and dinner as well as
Thurs., Fri., and Sat. 'til midnight.
Daily lunch & supper special
Trail accessible
Queen St., Blyth 523-9381
ALWAYS STAY
ON THE
TRAIL!
Daily Specials
Wednesday Luncheon Buffet
Sunday Brunch & Evening Buffet
gitatt ace-44,140c
384 Queen St., Blyth
523-9730
BLYTH
SNOWTRAVELLERS
wish you a safe & enjoyable
snowmobiling season
OFSC Trails, Your passport to excitement
TRAIL PERMITS ARE MANDATORY
ON ALL OFSC TRAILS.
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P AGE 8. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2002.
BE SLED SMART
The following businesses and organizations wish you a safe and
enjoyable snowmobiling season.
THE OFSC TRAIL SYSTEM
Snowmobile parts & oil available
Super Unleaded Gasoline
With over 49,000 kilometres of groomed OFSC snowmobile
trails in Ontario, there is trail access to virtually every
destination you may choose. So unless you are an expert
woodsman or an experienced outdoors person, why
even consider heading off cross-country or breaking
your own trail into the uncharted
wilderness, when you can get there safer, sooner and
/ more directly on an OFSC snowmobile trail?
Before going anywhere the OFSC strongly recommends
that you contact both your provincial tourism office and
snowmobile association to obtain the brochures, maps and
other information necessary to plan a safe, responsible
snowmobile tour. The OFSC also recommends that you check
the Trail Conditions for the area where you will be riding. They can
be found on this web site: htto://www.ofsc.on.ca under Trail Conditions.
Why are OFSC trails so much safer? Generally, they are clearly marked and well-
defined corridors with fewer dangerous surprises. Because they are groomed and
used regularly, overall they are smoother and wider, with better sight lines and
fewer hazardous corners, intersections, inclines and obstacles. Most water
crossings and ditches are bridged and ice crossings are usually staked or tree
lined. Traffic signs are prevalent throughout the system to give riders as much
advance warning as possible of trail conditions ahead.
The maximum speed for snowmobiles on trails and roads is 50km/h, however on roads with speed
limits of 50km/h or less the maximum speed is 20km/h. While our trail system will not always be
perfect and so must always be used with care and caution by responsible snowmobilers, one thing
is certain, OFSC trails do lead somewhere. Assisted by on-trail directional signage and carrying the
proper trail maps, snowmobilers can be assured that the trail they are on will eventually lead them
to services, amenities and help.
DEFENSIVE SNOWMOBILING
Engirie noise and your helmet may impair your hearing, so be extra alert for danger. Never assume
what another snowmobiler will do. Your safety is in your hands, so watch out for:
• Obstacles hidden by snow • Trail washouts and flooding
• Trees and branches on the trail • Snowbanks and moguls
• Slow grooming equipment
• Road and railway crossings
• Oncoming sleds • Unexpected corners, intersections and stops
• Other trail users (skiers, walkers)
• Bridges, open water and unsafe ice
• Wildlife • Logging operations
NIGHT RIDING
A disproportionate number of snowmobiling incidents, including nine out of ten fatalities, occur after
dark. Most often night riding also includes alcohol consumption and excessive speed.
Forward visibility is reduced by darkness and it is much more difficult to spot and identify potential
hazards in time. Overdriving headlights can also be a serious problem, so slow down when
snowmobiling after dark. Becoming disoriented or lost is much more likely at night.
Always wear outer clothing with reflective trim on the arms, back and
helmet. Never ride alone at night. Always drive in your full snowmobiling
outfit even if your intended destination is just next door.
TRAIL PERMITS
ARE MANDATORY
ON ALL OFSC TRAILS.