The Times Advocate, 2004-01-14, Page 17Wednesday, January 14, 2004
Exeter Times -Advocate
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Sports
Preventable snowmobile fatalities
BARRIE - Several preventable snow-
mobile -related fatalities occurred during
the past weekend, despite repeated
warnings from the Ontario Federation of
Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) that most
snowmobile trails were not yet officially
open and riding conditions remained
dangerous.
These preventable incidents reconfirm
the need for Snowmobile Safety Week
and the importance of making smart
choices while riding a snowmobile.
According to the OFSC, respon-
sible choices include embrac-
ing Zero Tolerance (don't
drink and ride); reducing
speed to drive within ability
and conditions; and riding
with care and control.
They also involve avoiding
dangerous ice and open
water, and the legal requirement of
wearing a helmet.
"Most snowmobile fatalities are espe-
cially tragic because they are usually
preventable if smart choices are made
up front," said OFSC president Dennis
Burns.
"On behalf of all snowmobilers, the
OFSC sends its sympathy to each family
for the loss of their loved one."
One smart choice is to buy a permit
and ride on OFSC snowmobile trails
when they are open, because statistical-
ly, these trails are among the safest
places to operate a snowmobile.
When trails are not open, it normally
means conditions are too dangerous to
ride anywhere. This past weekend, some
snowmobilers chose to ride anyway and
a few paid with their lives.
"The OFSC invests millions of dollars
each winter to provide access to snow-
mobile trails for riders who purchase a
Snowmobile Trail Permit. We also offer
extensive snowmobile safety education
and tips for making smart choices," con-
cluded Burns.
"When riders choose to ride off -trail or
to ignore this information, they have to
accept full responsibility for the conse-
quences of their actions."
Snowmobiling is an inherently
risky off-road activity occurring
in an uncontrollable and unpre-
dictable natural setting.
Riders go snowmobiling at
their own risk and must always
expect the unexpected.
So the OFSC position is that any riders
who are not prepared to follow the pub-
lished "List of Assumptions for OFSC
Trail Use" at www.sledsmart.com are
not welcome on OFSC trails because
they may endanger themselves and
other riders.
The OFSC is committed to promoting
safe, responsible riding on Ontario
snowmobile trails by continuously
improving safety standards, programs
and enforcement through proactive
leadership, stakeholder partnerships,
public education and driver training.
The Exeter Curling Club team of Dan Shapton (Skip), Dave Desjardine (Vice)
Adam Thomson (Second) and Jeff Boyes (Lead) defeated 10 other teams at the
Gore Mutual Schoolboy Zone in Ilderton in December to advance to the region-
als which will be held Feb. 7-8 in St. Mary's. (photo/PatBolen)
n � n Bowling
scoreboard
Lucan Bowling Lanes
SUNDAY MIXED: Norma Culbert 251 672, Rob Riley 229 660,
Tom Dobinson 260 659, Floyd Riley 235 640, Caitlyn Hill 265 632,
Donnie Morgan 225 608, Marie Jaques 205 579, Jim Simpson 198
568, Gary Melvin 199 556, Darlene Broom 212 552, Brad Ankers
216 539, Tina Riley 200 537, Chad Kenney 189 507.
MONDAY LADIES: Joyce Sovereign 237 626, Heather Smith 193
575, Tracy Snell 202 546, Marg Elson 196 520, Beulah Storey
199 509, Pat Hodgins 189 500, Lia Snell 185 488, Cindy Graff 197
487, Wendy Hickson 194 478, Pat Davis 188 475, Joan O'Neill 198
473.
MEDWAY: Jon Bradshaw 230 610, Paul Marsden 192 570, Marg
Smith 235 560, Keith Hudson 243 545, Ed Elston 221 537, Glen
Powell 234 521, Shirley Bosley 208 521, Loretta Needham 209
517, Don Foster 195 497, David Elston 225 476, Bill Bere 220 459,
Alex Bosley 158 450.
SENIOR CITIZENS: Charlie Grieve 242 608, Elmer Mosurinjohn
185 496, Art Oberlin 164 466, Jack Vangaal 167 448, Bill Butler
160 435, Milt Robbins 176 428, Ruth Butler 155 407.
Y.B.C.: William Benedetti 158, 105, Megan Greaves 137 136, Matt
McNaughton 120, 98, Paige Iiickton 111, 91, Greg Acs 106, 94,
Crystal Barstow 140, Darcy Jones 131, Aaron Acs 122, Melissa
McNaughton 110, Alisha Ansems 103, Kevin McNaughton 99.
WEDNESDAY MIXED: Debbie Thompson 263 702, Warren
Kellestine 248 680, Dave Johnston 252 659, Kevin Rollings 249
648, Mark Thompson 243 629, Laurie McGee 215 554, Doug
Beaudoin 228 550, Hi Thompson 241 548, Glen Steeper 238 535,
Nancy Johnston 203 533, John Kennes 193 527, Julie Bieber 178
509, Dave Masfrankc 217 506, Katie Beaudoin 187 502.
THURSDAY MEN: Bob Smith 307 796, Rob Spruytte 296 751,
Roger Benneies 297 719, Rod Willert 272 716, Don Cunningham
301 710, James Quance 289 702, Don Watt 275 686, Hi
Thompson 271 682, Bill McDonald 254 674, Fred Wells 257 651,
Brian Ankers 242 648, Jim Dixon 242 647, Jack Currie 232 639,
Laurie McGee 230 635, Doug Beaudoin 226 629, Fred Allison 267
620, Mike Apps 226 608, Gord Brewer 213 605, Jack Gardiner
216 602.
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Petite silver medal winners
The Exeter Red Petite team which claimed the silver medal at the Stratford tour-
nament on the weekend. Back L -R: Marlee Heywood, (assistant coach) Steve
Cooper, Jessica Hamather, Charlotte McEwan, Nicole VanOss, Emily Boyle, (coach)
Mike Britnell, (trainer) Deb "W". Middle: Melanie Hern, Emily LaCasse, Morgan
Cooper, Laura Gehan
Front:Abbey Britnell,
Taylor Mattucci, Lauren
Tordoff. (photo/submit-
ted)
Carpet Bowling
Exeter
Marion Dearing
Lucy Sage
Marshall Dearing
Wilma Davis
John Batten
Bob Patterson
Sam Skinner
Doris Denham
Bill Sullivan
Marion Dearing
Mary DeBoer
John Batten
January 9
3W-38
3W-35
2W-34
2W-33
2W-30
January 12
3W-44
3W-35
2W-33
2W-26
2W-26
2W-26
2W-25
Duplicate Bridge
Sute/c .de9eO t January 7
Linda McLean 5 3 1/2
Marshall Dearing
Henry Morrissey 48 1/2
Lil Mathers
Rosaleen Berends 45 1/2
Marion Frayne
Barb rrison
Bob Drummond 45 1/2
Gymnastics at SHDHS
Eight-year-old Courtney Misener practises her
bridge while instructor Janelle Dykstra spots her
during gymnastics lessons at South Huron district
high school Jan. 10. (photo/Mary Simmons)
Solo Results
January 7
1' high: Bill Dixon
2'' high: I-Iubert Miller
tie Ray Rader
solo: Donna Corbett
tie Shorty Caldwell
Hidden Score: Elroy Desjardine
Shuffleboard
Exeter
January 6
4 Wins
Bob Evans 252
John Horn 181
3 Wins
Frank Phillips 196
Shirley Kirk 173
2 Wins
Amanda Hamilton 178
Leona Elliott 151
Irene Dyck 130
Isobelle Rescorl 130
Geraldine Smith 100
January 7
4 Wins
John Horn 386
3 Wins
Ray Hodgson 315
Shirley Kirk 245
June Moore 208
2 Wins
Frank Phillips 222
Geraldine Smith 218
Isobelle Rescorl 215
Eleanor Hendrick 168
Bob Evans 86
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Usborne &
Hibbert Mutual
Fire Insurance
Company
Exeter, Ont. NOM 1S1
(Established in 1876)
Provides Full
Insurance Coverage
for Farm Properties
New Applications
are Welcomed
DIRECTORS &
ADJUSTERS
Joe Chaffe, RR5 Mitchell 348-9705
Ron Feeney, RR 2 Dublin. 345-2360
Larry Gardiner, RR2, Staffa 345-2678
Jack Hodgert, RR1, Kirkton. 229-6152
Michael O'Shea RR3 Granton 225-2600
Morris Willows, RR2 St. Pauls. 393-650
AGENTS
Wayne Mayer Exete 235-1915
David Moore, Dublin 345-2512
Barb Worden, Dublin. 345-2777
Joseph Uniac, Mitchell 348-9012
Head Office, Exeter. 235-0350
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Hensall Sherwood Sr. 'A'
Hockey Club would like to thank
everyone who sold and bought
tickets for their Elimination Draw.
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNERS:
First Ticket Drawn $100 June and Don Fahner
25th Ticket $25 Steve & Tracy Farquhar
50th Ticket $25 Cy Bloomaert
75th Ticket $25 Scott Zacher
100th Ticket $50 Ed Meidinger
125th Ticket $25 Don Ellison
150th Ticket $25 Jennifer McGee
175th Ticket $25 Adam Skillen
200th Ticket $50 Tanya Allen
225th Ticket $25 Rick McGee
250th Ticket $25 Nathan Burns
275th Ticket $25 Jason Lanneval
300th Ticket $50 Mike Hamather
325th Ticket $25 Randy Parker
350th Ticket $25 Dave Melvin
375th Ticket $25 Lesley Jeffrey
398th Ticket $100 Jessica Davies
399th Ticket $150 Martin & Cheryl Gelinas
400th Ticket $500 Amanda Neilands