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THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2006. PAGE 17
OPP give safe snowmobiling tips
The Huron OPP is reminding
snowmobilers to ride safely for
an enjoyable winter season.
Snowmobiling is one of the joys of
a Canadian winter, but not
taking the necessary precautions
can quickly result in tragedy.
Every season, an average of 30 to
40 people are killed and more
than 300 are injured while
snowmobiling in Ontario.
Most incidents occur off trail and
involve alcohol, high speed, or
riding after dark.
- Don't drink and ride:
• Alcohol affects judgment and
response times, increases fatigue
and the risk of hypothermia
• Drinking and riding is a criminal
offence that can affect your driving
record and insurance rates
Speeding:
• Always respect the speed limits
posted on trails and roadways.
The speed limit on a trail is
generally 50 km/h unless
otherwise indicated
Ice and snowmobiling:
• Ice conditions can be
unpredictable and change
quickly so avoid travelling on
unmarked frozen lakes and rivers
• If you must ride on ice, always
check ice conditions before
going out and stay on trails
that have been marked by the
local snowmobile club
• Wear a buoyant snowmobile
suit and carry ice picks to
improve your chances of
survival if you break through ice
or drive into open water
Night riding:
• Lower your speed.
Reduced nighttime visibility makes
hazards such as rocks, trees,
fences and gates more
difficult to spot
• Every snowmobile must have
working head and tail-lights
• Wear reflective clothing
• Avoid riding alone
• If you must stop on a road or trail,
pull off to the side and
keep your snowmobile running so
your lights will be visible to
oncoming traffic
Protect yourself from the
elements:
• Always wear an approved helmet
• Wear layers of warm, water-
proof and windproof clothing
• Install a visor on your helmet,
wear UV protected sunglasses, or
goggles to reduce glare and
guard against snow l?lindness
As an off-road experience,
snowmobiling takes place in
an unpredictable and inherently
risky natural setting, so it's up to
each rider to . make smart
choices -and be responsible for their
own safety and the safety of others.
The province and OFSC work
together to encourage snow-
mobilers to ride with a Snowmobile
Trail Permit on OFSC pre-
scribed trails maintained and marked
for improved safety.
Ontario has the largest
snowmobile trail system in
the world with • more,. than
41,000 kilometres of OFSC trails.
For more information on
snowmobiling, visit: www.ofsc.on.ca
North Huron council buys new computer
Continued from page 3
Council authorized the purchase of
a new compputer from the lowest
bidder, Advanced Technology, for the
cost of $1,857, plus taxes.
***
Pat Newson, director of
facilities/recreation, has been
authorized to proceed with the
lighting proposal for the North Huron
Wescast Community Centre.
***
Reeve Doug Layton distributed
budget information in respect to
physician recruitment. He stated that
each of the participating
municipalities are being asked to
contribute a percentage according to
the number of people using the
emergency facilities.
Council requested additional
information with respect to the
proposed budget for physician
recruitment.
Council had no objection to Kerni
Herrfort being hired as a physician
recruitment co-ordinator for a
maximum of six and one half hours
per week.
The municipality will invoice the
committee for employment,
including, but not limited to wages,
benefits and mileage expenses.
***
Council authorized clerk-
administrator John Stewart to contact
in writing the Ontario College of
Physicians and Surgeons requesting
'that a streamlined process be
implemented to permit
qualified doctors from other
countries to practise medicine in
Ontario.
This will assist in dealing with the
province's doctor shortage problem.
***
Council purchased a half-page ad
in the Huron Pioneer Thresher and
Hobby Association's Heritage Book
at a cost of $175.
***
A contribution in the amount of
$50 has been made from North
Huron towards a retirement gift for
Huron County land division secretary
Lorene Love.
Layton and Stewart will be
attending the retirement reception.
***
Kim Scholl has been hired as the
North Huron pool supervisor. •
***
Council authorized several new job
titles to reflect changes to duties and
responsibilities, effective
immediately.
They are Blyth recreation lead
hand to Blyth recreation facility
manager and Wingham recreation
lead hand to North Huron Wescast
Community Complex facility
manager.
***
A new proposal for the rental of non-
prime ice time at the North Huron Wescast
Communty Complex and the Blyth and
District Community Centre was approved.
Skaters and coaches would be allowed to
book ice during non-prime time for $30 per
hour.
This would be reserved no more than
one week in advance and would be
guaranteed 24 hours prior to
the ice time so that if another group is
willing to pay full price
the skater/coach would be bumped
if it is more than 24 hours prior to
ice booking.
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