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Page 3, Monday, December 28, 1992 Campaign intensifies following the deaths of two snowmobilers The deaths of two Ontarians in separate snowmobile mishaps already this winter sig- nals the continuing need for greater community involve- ment in Ontario's snow- mobile safety campaign. The Ontario Snowmobile --_. Sa f 61 Committee launched the second year of its expanded "Ride Safe, Ride Sober" campaign Oct. 22 in Sudbury, emphasiz- ing that snowmobile safety across the province depends on effective coordination at the local level. However, two people have already lost their lives this sea- son. A man died when his snowmobile plunged through the ice on Clear Lake, north- west of Sturgeon Falls Dec. 5. A teenager was killed and three others were sent to hospital fol- lowing a snowmobile collision Nov. 3 in Fort Frances. The figures relating to snow- mobile collisions in Ontario are revealing--113 people have been killed and another 1,316 were injured between 1988-89 and 1990-91. This has prompt- __...¢d a number of communities and snowmobile clubs to hold special events and education campaigns that will help people enjoy snowmobiling and come home safely. They have been using community action kits supplied by the Ontario Snowmobile Safety Committee to help effectively plan and manage their own campaigns. "I am distressed to hear about the two snowmobilers," said Acting Minister of AT YOUR SERVICE/A VOTRE SERVICE Tourism and Recreation Ed Philip. "But I take heart in see- ing so many communities and clubs respond by joining us in urging people to think safety Ride Safe, Ride Sober. Ontario Comite bile Satety Ci jen sur le on first before heading out on their snowmobiles. This is the best method we have to reduce fatalities and _ injuries. Snowmobiling can be both safe and fun, if we all act responsi- bly." A pilot project is being initi- ated within the Sudbury region designed to train selected trail wardens as Provincial Offenses Officers. They will empower the wardens to enforce the Snow Vehicle Act in the areas that fall under the jurisdiction of the Sudbury Trail Plan. This project symbolizes the joint partnerships that will help make snowmobile safety a household term; in this case, the commu- nity, the O.P.P. and Sudbury Regional Police. Examples of other commu- nity events or projects associat- ed. with safety campaign include SNOWFEST in Haliburton, Feb. 5-7, 1993, and YAMAFEST, also to be held Feb 5-7 in Sudbury. The two events are expected to attract hundreds of participants from across Ontario. Three new sub-themes will | complement the provincial "Ride Safe, Ride Sober" cam- paign. They include the legal rules of the trail, riding safely on ice and at night. Vas-y Surrement, Vas-y Sobrement. Response has been positive to the new province-wide Snowmobile Safety Contest, which features a 1993 Yamaha Phazer Deluxe Snowmobile as the grand prize. Participants are being asked to answer questions relating to snow- mobile safety. Toronto Maple Leafs captain Wendel Clark is a spokesperson for this year's campaign and is encouraging everyone to heed the call. "We can all have a great time snowmobiling," Mr. Clark said. "It's a natural high. We don't need drugs or alcohol. They can be a deadly. Let's play it smart and Ride Safe, Ride Sober everytime out." The Ontario Snowmobile Safety Committee is spending a total of $125,000 on the cam- paign during the 1992-93 snow- mobiling season. Many volun- teers across the province are donating their time toward this important effort. everything on lh of our Clearance yt Table Has S LY, includes Christmas S eayeys items and other SS, ' S ae ° S WES merchandise € FOULDS' PHARMACY NIPIGON 887-2325 WG MQ ~e Ss We at your local Commani would like to take this opportunity to wis your family Newspaper ou and a very happy and rosperous ew Year! " a Ne ae = Er we oe SE Sk el Gilles Pouliot, MPP Lake Nipigon Helping You is My Job! 2 oe he a he ae he fe 2c at a a afc 2 i 2k ie 2 ae CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-268-7192 Monday to Friday during business hours \ Gilles Pouliot, Depute provincial, Lac Nipigon Mon Travail, C'est De Vous Aider TELEPHONEZ SANS FRAIS: 1-800-268-7192 Du Lundi au Vendredi durant les heures regulieres de travail (Me 9 oat ote os he oh oe 2 ak a he ae aie ak ok ode ok FAX # 416-327-0968