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Home My WebLink AboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 2009-01-28, Page 6• Page 6 - Goderich Signal -Star, Wednesday, January 28, 2009 • www.goderichsignalstar.com Proprietor and published by Bowes Publishers, P.O. Box 220, 120 Huckins Street, Goderich, Ontario N7A 486 EDITORIAL Caution urged on Huron trails this season Already this year, a number of people have lost their lives in snowmobile and snow or weather-related accidents. Many of these tragedies are the result of carelessness, need- less daring or adventurous attitudes and, as is the case on our roadways, proper speed and respect for the road conditions. Recently, a snowmobiler was killed in the Huron County area from injuries sustained in a single vehicle snowmobile crash. The accident occurred late in the evening on a portion of the trail near Belgrave. For much .of this month, the snowmobile trails in this area were closed due to 'poor weather conditions. Recent snowfalls and cold temperatures, combined with proper grooming, have finally improved the trails for use. Snowmobilers are still reminded to check the OFSC Web site before heading out to ride the trails and respect the speed of the machine and unpre- dictability of the trials. The accumulation of snow in town has created hazards of a different' sort. Along town streets, snowbanks are piled par- ticularly high reducing visibility, especially for people back- ing out of driveways and onto the roadway. Motorists must exercise caution on town streets and reduce speed to make stopping the vehicle a viable option. Also, the high snowbanks have also attracted the attention of young children, who love nothing better than to slide down the banks of snow. While adults may curse winter and the incessant snowfall that lake -effect produces, children are happy and often inattentive participants in the winter season. Motorists must pay particular attention at intersections, where snowbanks have reduced visibility and made it neces- sary for drivers to cautiously ease out into intersections before they are able to view oncoming traffic or pedestrians. Exercising a little caution can prevent a serious accident and injury. Town crews are doing a good job of clearing snow from streets on a regular basis, but it still remains the responsibil- ity of drivers to respect the fact that the roads are slippery and stopping requires more distance and less speed. Winter has been with us since mid-November and since it shows no signs of leaving anytime soon. The shoveling will continue and the driving conditions will be somewhat difficult and often dependent on the weather. Preparation and caution are the operative words in winter. Prepare for out-of-town trips and always exercise caution, whether driving in town or on the highways. So how many days left until spring? It seems like too many. 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Monday at noon Passersby comfort accident victims To the Editor; We would like to express our gratitude to all the people who came to assist us following our highway accident near Taylor's Corners last Thursday. Without their help, escaping from the rolled -over vehicle would have been extremely difficult given the potential life- threatening situation. Several people offered comfort and moral support before the emer- gency services arrived. Much credit and appre- ciation should be given to the OPP,. paramedics and the Jenkins' tow truck operator for render- ing speedy and efficient assistance. It would be remiss not to acknowledge the prompt atten- tion and advice given by Bluewater Body and Letters opinion Fender; McGee Motors; Banter, MacEwan and Feagan, and the auto insurance company. We have always advocated wearing seat belts and, certainly in this situation, being strapped in definitely saved us from very seri- ous injury or even death. 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