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Huron Expositor, 2006-08-16, Page 24OPP increase bicycle enforcement OPP officers will be out increas- ing bicycle enforcement in the community of Huron County. Const. Jeff Walraven of Huron OPP states "The OPP has used positive methods for the past years in encouraging cyclists to ride according to the law and wear helmets. We plan on stepping up our r efforts." Walraven adds that the OPP will have officers on general patrol handing out caution letters to chil- dren and enforcement for youths who are riding unsafely and not wearing helmets. "But remember, helmets, though required by law, are your child's last line of defence. The best method of keeping your child safe on their bicycle is to teach them to ride safely on the road.". After a caution letter is issued to a child, a parent must contact the OPP to confirm that they have received the letter and the contact is documented. No charge is laid when the caution is given. Thegoal of this program is to remind children and parents that the lawsare in place, to encourage safe cycling. says Walraven. Officers will be making contact with children who are riding bicy- cles in an unsafe manner or not wearing helmets. Law requires all cyclists under the age of 18 to wear a bicycle hel- met when riding off of private property. Cyclists are also required to obey stop signs and traff c ignals at intersections and use signals to indicate inten- tions to stop or turn. A 1 1 of these basic skills are practiced at local bicycle rodeos held by ser- vice clubs and the OPP, points out Walraven. He adds that parents car be charged if they knowingly allow their children to ride without a bicycle helmet. • • 1►p • €i?nomakcr 03hop Make Your Own Beer, Wine, Coolers and Fruit Wine MN, here srot hsir4 ) 84 kingston St., GODERICH 5242323 q Jeff Heuahert 11111111111111 Promoting literacy in young kids has never been easier for the Huron - Bruce Early Years Centre. After organizing the Family Alphabet Fun pro- gram, which has been run- ning at Northside United Church in Seaforth for the past five weeks, Lisa DeJong says she wasn't expecting many parents to register due to the fact it's the, summer. However, the new pro- gram was easily filled and DeJong says she couldn't be happier with the results. The Huron Expositor • August 16, 2006 Pap promo `' - s erac "The family response has been amazing," says DeJong, who adds they had 15 kids signed up for the six week program. "I didn't expect that good of a turnout because it's the summer and families take vacation," she says. With a goal of "promot- ing letter learning, pho- netics, rhyming and lan- guage development," through interactive activi- ties, the Family Alphabet Fun program uses a com- bination of hands-on and instructive lessonsand take home activities, some of which have produced the best results, says OPEN NIGHTLY Aug. 18 -22nd ACCEPTED plus MIAMI VICE Gates Open 800 PM/Show 900 PM MOVIES UNDER THE STARS www.starlitedrl velntheatre. com 238-8344 •'I.. Stratford .. : 551 Huron St. 1: Cinemas �.....: 273-6780 1 1 1 1 1 1 Show Schedule for August 18 - 24 Snakes on a Plane II at 7 & 9:15 pm Sat/Sun/Tues matinee at 2 pm Talladega Nights: Ballad of Ricky Bobby es Nightly at 7 & 9:15 pm Sat/Sun/Tues matinee at 2 pm Step Up Nightly at 7 & 9:15 pm Sat/Sun/Tues matinee at 2 pm Barn Yard Nightly at 7 & 9:15 pm SatjSun/Tues matinee at 2 pm Accepted Nightly at 7 & 9:15 pm Sat/Sun/Tues matinee at 2 pm S6.00 Tuesdays www.stratfordcinemas.com 1 1 1 1 1 August 18,19, 20 The Bruce C ounry Heritage Association HERITAG Fc.atu' triL ,'T► AIQ;?4OR . A Family Fun Event! Demonstrations, Exhibits, Food & Live Entertainment www.br uceheritage.org DeJong. In one take-home activi- ty in particular she explains, kids are sent home with an alphabet photo album, which they can then fill with letters, found by search- ing through mag- azines and differ- ent items around the house. "The parent and kids have 'really enjoyed it," says DeJong. The Huron - Bruce Early Years Centre will be starting the program again Jeff Heuchert photo Mary -Lou Ricard of Seaforth helps her two-year-old son Gavin identify different objects by its first letter during a recent session of the Family Alphabet Fun Program at Northside United Church. Sept. 6 at the Ontario Early Years Centre in Clinton. Anyone interested in participating can register by calling 482-8505, ext. 205 St. Columban 'Cemetery Sunday August 27, 2006 Mass at the cemetery at 2:00 pm Father Chris Gillespie officiating Everyone Welcome Please bring lawnchairs Rain: 2 _pm St. James R.C. Church Bacon on a bun and refreshments available, for a small fee, by K.- of C. Offering goes toward St. Columban Cemetery Fund. Wednesday is Seniors Day Sandwich & Soup $4 95. & Tea or Coffee only • Friday Night Supper Ham & Scalloped Potatoes, Soup or Salad, Tea or Coffee & $0 95 Homemade Dessert all for • Entertainment This Fri. 5-9 pm N Mike Francis SeafOrth Bakery 23 Main St. Seaforth 519-527-1803 Fri, Sat & Tue 6:45 & 9:15 Sun, Mon, Wed & Thur 8:00 Rau Durso, ARC RADIO NETWORK PG Fri, Sat & Tue 6:45 & 9:15 Sun, Mon, Wed & Thur 8:00 I IANOVER DRIVE-IN t t� ) \' \ M. I f()LjSV www.movielinks.ca Mature Theme • Come Language Not RocomOtoodod foe Chikien Fri, Sat, Sun & Tue Aug 18 - 20 & 22 Showtime Approx. 8:45 '"'"