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Page 14 December 14, 2005 • The Huron Expositor
ilk THE MUNICIPALITY
OF HURON EAST
is in the process of updating
the Zoning By -Laws .of the
former Municipalities
All Landowners & Residents are invited
to two open houses on:
Wednesday, December 14"'
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Brussels Arena
or
Thursday, December 15t
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Huron East Town Hall, Seaforth
to discuss the proposed draft Zoning By -Law.
Further information, including draft maps,
available at:
• www.huroneast.com
• Seaforth or Brussels Libraries
• Huron East Municipal Office
News
Students learn importance
of snowmobile safety
Jeff Heuehert
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Students from Grades 6-8 at St. Columban
School spent the afternoon Dec. 8 learning
about snowmobile safety.
Community service officer Jeff Walraven,
along with Barry Vincent of Vincent Farm
Equipment in Seaforth, visited the school,
and brought along a snowmobile to show stu-
dents.
Prior to entering the school gymnasium,
where Walraven conducted a presentation,
students gathered outside, where the two
went over safety tips, by showing the stu-
dents on the vehicle Vincent brought along.
"This actually puts some reality to what
we're talking about, they
actually get to see it,"
said Vincent, comment-
ing on the value to bring-
ing a snowmobile to the
lesson.
Students were asked
questions ranging from
what you should take
along when you go rid-
ing, such as a first aid
kit and a bottle of water, to
what are the regular
checks you should conduct
each time before riding,
such as making sure the
lights are not covered by
.snow and the condition of
the skies.
Students were asked
what is the most impor-
tant safety feature when
riding?
Walraven explained to
the students, "You are the
most important safety fea-
ture."
Vincent said when it
comes to riding a snowmo-
bile, common sense is the
simplest safety tip he can
give to riders.
"If you are going to go
out and do bad things
with a snowmobile, then
bad things, are going to
happen to you," he said.
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Jeff Heuchert photo
Huron OPP Const. Jeff Walraven and Barry
Vincent go over snowmobile safety tips.
Other safety tips pointed out to students
were to always check and make sure your
snowmobile is not frozen to the ground, and
always have your tether switch attached
before starting your vehicle.
Inside the school, Walraven told students
about the rules and regulations for driving a
snowmobile and gave them an overview of the
Trespassing Act.
He also explained how to properly ride
when on ice and around railway tracks.
A video was shown, which discussed the
importance of wearing insulated waterproof
clothing and more safety tips, like what a
safe distance is when travelling behind other
riders.
Walraven says it iS important to get out and
explain to kids that "snowmobiling can be
fun, it's a great outdoor activity, but with it
has to -come respect, not just for yourself, but
others and the environment."
The students in attendance for the presen-
tation are between the ages of 12 and 14,
which means, at the most, they can have only
a trail riding licence.
Walraven says these riders contribute to the
most commonly broken rule, which is riders,
who have only a trail permit, riding on roads.
This is why he wanted to reiterate the
importance of respecting the rules, said
Walraven.
"These instruments, when not
treated properly can cause a lot of
damage," he said.
The other most commonly dis-
obeyed rule is drivers exceeding the
speed limit.
The limit on trails in 30 km/h,
while 50 km/h on roads.
Vincent says if presentations
such as this save even one person's
life, then it is worth doing.
"We like to see people go out
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