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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 2016-11-16, Page 3OPP remind public of difference between pedestrian crossovers, crosswalks The Ontario Provincial identified by specific signs, Wear bright or light col - Police (OPP) would like to pavement markings and oured clothing especially at remind motorists and lights; some have illumi- dusk or when it's dark. pedestrians about laws that nated overhead lights/warn- For drivers: were introduced on Jan. 1, ing signs and pedestrian Watch for children. Drive 2016 applying to pedestrian push buttons. A crosswalk is slowly and cautiously crossovers and school a crossing location usually through school zones, resi- crossings. found at intersections with dential areas or any area All drivers, including traffic signals, pedestrian where children could be cyclists must stop and yield signals or stop signs. walking or playing. the whole roadway at Here are some tips for Be patient, especially pedestrian crossovers, pedestrians: with seniors or pedestrians school crossings and other Cross only at marked with disabilities who need locations where there is a crosswalks, crossovers or at more time to cross the crossing guard. traffic lights. Avoid crossing road. Only when pedestrians in the middle of the block Always watch for pedes - and school crossing guards or between parked cars. trians, especially when have crossed and are safely Make sure drivers see turning on the sidewalk can drivers you before you cross. If the Drivers can be fined and cyclists proceed. driver is stopped, make eye between $150 to $500 for Officers are often asked, contact before you step offences at pedestrian "What about pedestrian into the road. crossings, school crossings crosswalks? Pedestrians At a traffic light: Cross and at crosswalks where and drivers should be when traffic has come to a there are traffic signals. aware that these rules do complete stop. Do not start Upon conviction, three not apply at crosswalks, to cross if you see a flashing demerit points a r e unless a school crossing "Do Not Walk" symbol or incurred. guard is present. the light turns yellow. Both drivers and pedes - So what is the difference Never cross on a red light. trians have an important between a pedestrian cross- Watch for traffic turning part to play when it comes over andacrosswalk?Pedes- at intersections or turning to being safe on local t r i a n crossovers are into and leaving driveways. roadways. Lucknow HAWK Theatre gearing up for Wizard of Oz this December The Lucknow HAWK The- atre will be performing the Wizard of Oz this December. The production runs at the Lucknow Town Hall Theatre Dec. 1-3 with performances at 7:30 p.m., as well as a Dec. 4 matinee at 2:30 p.m. "We have about 25 local kids in the production, so you can imagine how excit- ing each rehearsal is," said HAWK's Maureen Matchett. The play is directed by Mackenzie Carruthers, and assisted by Nikki Marion -McMahon. Tickets are expected to go fast and are available in Luc - know at Everlastings Flowers and Gifts, Lucknow Public Library, as well as Ripley Variety, Kincardine's Jerome Flowers and Gifts, and Wing- ham's ing- hams Earth Angel. For more information call 519-528-3019. Purple Grove residents looking forward to Christmas bazaar at RViIIa Several local 4-H mem- Ona beautiful fall day the bers have participated at the MacKenzie connection, Royal Winter Fair and others gathered in Elmira to cele - have been down to watch all brate Ian MacKenzie's spe- the shows as well. cial birthday. Attending were Ripley Huron Community Diane and Arn. School students were down Clifford, Heather Neu - on Monday last week. Con- man and their family, gratulations to all exhibitors Julianne and Andrew for a wonderful show, we House and babe from Lon - couldn't have had any better don, Meighan and Ross weather for travelling back Hunter of London, Gayle and forth. and Peter Bursey There was a great turnout and boys of Mississauga, for the Remembrance Day Bonnie and Glen Robb of service and wonderful par- Ashfield Township, and ticipation from the Ripley Mary Anne Kukoly. To say Community School in spite Ian was surprised is putting of the biting wind. it mildly. Congratulations also to We are all looking forward Jamie and Crystal Farrell of to the Christmas bazaar at Holstein on the safe arrival RVilla on Nov 25 in the after - of their second baby girl, noon. Ripley Horticultural Clara on Nov. 5, a sister for Society's Christmas potluck Danica. Grandparents Con- is this Wednesday too. nie and Dale Ferguson and Joyce and John Farrell Jim and Fran Farrell had hosted a birthday party for supper with theFarrellfam- their grandsons Micah ily this Saturday evening. Droppert, and Alex Becker Ripley Agricultural Society and Mary Anne Kukoly. This hosted the District 10 Fall was prior to the meeting on Nov. 12. Con- arrival of their newest gratulations to the District granddaughter Emelia Nah- Competition winners whose wegahbow, parents Jennifer exhibits will be going down and Jeremiah, on Nov 10. to the OAAS Convention in Sympathy to the family of February. Donnie Slater who passed Happy birthday to Marie away Nov 1lth. Colling, Nancy Greenwood The Grovers are to mark and Deanna Scott. their calendar December 17th for the annual Christ- mas concert and potluck supper. Sorry some of our folks are not feeling well and in hospi- tal. Get well quick! FSI Diabetes Refresher"I}x. November 24th 6:30 - prn Cor mun F' Room of the new Health Campus Wir ,hare PUNIIE school, piarkir.E, Fri, lce_ Sure, sbcred°Kursk Karen Cook: ard rd r'harrnaist.Um^- 3ro.rn °r+MI aisruss whir y4UR ttkxtid srgxrs shoo d be, •NMc al a ararle;-ry o1 irill.ld.Yl1 Yarlca, +..°d�iWri. u.IIYi'kui.01,!pairsv.11 i! sr:M:Iry1 L,Jllry urr Lck Iiva Ilii ; uilifJ".5. O 10:111 iIa Ion LI. IIb:IL-. vYur Ty StT+_ S Tlrle FferCreFS girt) can. N M,rnI tcl t:r: y±ren! ni F}5 Rerresfr9r.nEs and boor Prizes! AU are xrkQmrl Fol d{WP please Eat 11-, Ned -Un Hurare Family Health Team at: 519aA57.3B30 Wednesday, November 16, 2016 • Lucknow Sentinel 3 HAWK Theatre 2016 Presents kwnu L.. it errr i:tC i,. CAC niter=. IT NICU 1511 I rv.•'iStC:Ytakur. Shared photo HAWK Theatre's Wizard of Oz runs Dec. 1-4, 2016 at the Lucknow Town Hall. 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