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Times Advocate, 1993-02-10, Page 18a*Ain 11 F • There were sixteen snowmobfle fatallties this winter TORONTO - At least 16 people hove lost their lives. in snowmo- bile mishaps this winter in O nta- no. Fourteen o • killed were males, with al*. .1 and thin ice playing major roles in the acci- dents. These stark facts should be on the minds of every snowmobiler heading into Snowmobile Safety Week, February 6-13 across Cana- da. Two newlyweds were killed on their honeymoon at St. Charles, southeast of Sudbury, when the driver left a groomed trail and crashed head-on with a rock wall. A 21 -year-old man was killed when he was accidentally run over by a snowmobile driven by his 17 - year -old brother in Derby Town, ship, west of Owen Sound. A young woman lost her life in the Huntsville area when her bare head struck the ground after she fell off the back of a snowmobile during an accident. She would probably be alive today had she worn a helmet. Two men from Kitchener died when their snow - machines plunged through the ice on Georgian Bay, near Honey Ha Two teenaged males, aged l8 and 19, suffered a similar fate on Big LaCloche Lake near Massey, Other fatal accidents oc- curred at Albany River, Clear Lake, Espanola, Fort Frances, Haileybury, Matheson, Minaki and Sprucedale. - "1'm saddened to hear that 16 people were killed, but what makes it more tragic is that these accidents were asily preventa- ble," Ontario reventable,"Ontario Min- ister of Culture, Tourism and Rec- reation Anne Swarbrick said. "It's vital that eve- ryone, from novic- es to regular riders adopt a safety -first attitude." The latest statis- tics are a sobering reminder of the Ontario's Snow- mobile Safety Committee's Ride Safe, Ride Sober campaign. The messages contained in the cam- paign slogan are very clear. 1f you are planning to head out on your snowmobile, don't drink. When you do operate a snow- mobile, pay atten- tion, don't speed, stick to groomed trails, avoid travel- ling on lakes if at till possible, follow the rules of the trail, carry an emergency kit and at all times wear reflective cloth- ing and a helmet approved by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) or the Department of Transportation. These safety tips, if followed by everyone, would go a long way toward reducing the number of snowmobile accidents dramatically. Many people from snowmobile clubs and communities across the province will get together to pro- mote safe snowmobtling at special events during Snowmobile Safety Week. Events will include Snow - fest in Haliburton, February 5-7 and Yamafest, also to be held Feb- ruary 5-7 in Sudbury. The week will be highlighted by the Snowmobile Safety Contest draw February 17 at Maple Leaf Gardens. Toronto Maple Leafs captain Wendel Clark, a cam- paign spokesperson, will draw the grand prize, a Yamaha Mazer Deluxe Snowmobile, from entries across the province. People who have entered have answered ques- tions relating to snowmobile safe- ty. Those who answer correctly have a chance to win the grand prize. "I'm proud to be a member of the Ride Safe, Ride Sober team," Clark said. "The messages we are getting out to the public are clear and straightforward. Stay sober, follow the rules of the trail and come home safely. If not, others may have to carry you home, or worse still you may never come home again!" Panthers' r Seabith tough on 'senior hoopers PARKHILL - It was a laugh weekend for the South Hunx am t- ior boys' basketball team %W fey were eliminated at the Parkhil1Op- timist tournament at North Mid- dlesex. High School on Saturday. Ryan Swart scored 24 points in an opening 53-47 loss to Wood stock College Avenue on Friday night. He hit 10 -of -11 free throws while Wayne Robinson added nine points with excellent rebounding from Mark Lynn, Keith Crawford and Greg Agnew. Tues. Feb. 2 - Becker dram Equip- ment Petite" 5 w&i..I M "2" 3 Goals: Alicia Lawmen (2), Tracy - Wilson, Sarah Wrath, Saab Workman Assists: Tracy Wilson (2). Dawn Corbett (2), Sarah Webber, swab Hodge, Elwyn Michelle McNe►�isiS ininadt it net for Tbsrsliab.441111ttitt'Ea a sgripmental iimEaster Oplin i teethes 4 Goals (Polite): Alicia Lawrence Milts: Sarah Hod e, Jaclyn Barium Condi (Ladies): Jasmine Cote (2), Vensioaftuirbar, Julie Ritchie Aid/A : Jeaee Cote, Veronica 1. �Blder. Ems Ann ileyilmn ihWtEfrT , 1st sew • 4etii neisr 10 Gorda: Sbawma (4). Amy Edwards (2), Headier Davin ). Jo -Dee Rowe Artists: Jo -Dee .(I), Heather Da- vies (2), Shawna Row Teresa Shire, Judith Wilson, TraoeY)Taylor 2nd game - Emalaaere 4 vs Exeter 8 Goals: Shawna Rowe (3), Amy Edwards (3). Heather Davies (2) Aahtts: Heather Davies (2), Jamie Palm (2), TeresikStire. Shawna Rowe, Judi Wilson, Amy Edwards 3rd game - Jewett 9 vs Easier 4 Goals: Amy Edwards (2), Heather Davies (2) Anti a Shawna Rowe (3), Tenu Shire, Jo -Dee RoweCheryl Wein front Tween's played goal and played three excsilemt poses. De - fence also kept the Anion n Ute here. Stiutileboarld Exeter February 3 3 gasue winners Haigh McKay - Belva Rowe Sieve Hrapchak 4 punt winners Marjory Hodgert Howard Johns Ross Richardson Wilma Davis February 4 3 game winners Charles Tindall Clara Harris Tom Williams Maine Eizenga 4 game winners Steve Hrapchak Wilma Davis Sena Gosar Mabel McKnight 5 game winners Pearl McKnight John Pepper Howard Johns Doris Miller Hensel) February 2 6 game winners Dave Woodward Hazel McWe,an Alice ThicI Jim Davis Helen McKay Uoyd Lovell Ethel McMurtric Eileen Rennie 335 306 272 460 397 397 358 291 279 270 270 389 380 334 302 394 385 373 350 508 487 456 446 426 407 400 399 In another close game, South Hu- ron came up short 54-51 to Sea - forth. Stuart had 14 points, hitting 6 -of -8 at the line Robinson and I..;ynn each added 13. Simon Din- ney did a great job blocking shots. Monday in league play,`the`Pan- thers once again had trouble with Seaforth as the seniors lost 71-65. Stuart led the way with 18 poititi with 15' from Agnew and 11 -by Lynn. This game was very Nape and Seaforth led just 35-33 at°.die half. Junior action saw Bryan McAI- lister hit for 18 points as the Pan- thers°beat Seaforth 54-31. Jeremy Horne and Mau Lonsbergen grabbed key rebounds and Marty DeBruyn had a good game as well. Last Tuesday in exhibition play, the seniors had little trouble with visiting Stratford Northwestern but doth the juniors and midgets were *ibAlen. -Next league action for South Hu- ron is today when they host Central Huron and are in Goderich on Fri- day. Hockey team beats visiting Goderich 6-1 EXETER - Chris McDonald scored two goals to pace the South Huron .District High'School Panthers to a 6-1 over visiting Goderich Vikings in 'Aaron Conference high school hockey action Wednesday afternoon. After losing their first game of the season to St. Marys, the Panthers have gone undefeated in their last four contests, winning twice and tieing a pair. While South Huron led 2-0 at the end of the first period on Wednesday on goals by Jason'Hodgson and Jason Schilbe, the Vikings pulled to with- in a goal just one minute into the middle frame. But at 4:05, Ben Geiger made a mice move to the net to reclaim the two - goal cushion. McDonald's first of a pair of buck -to -back tallies Mme on a backhander just 1:13 into the third period and then Trevor Taylor rounded out the scoring. Now that's a helmet! 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