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Terrace Bay News, 21 Dec 1988, p. 11

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Snowmobilers must follow Same laws as car This is the second of a two part Speed Limits article written by Constable Bert You may drive a M.S.V. up to 'Logan of the Schreiber O.PP 20 km/h on a roadway where the Owner's Liability speed limit for cars is 50 km/h or If someone uses your snowmo- bile you are jointly and severally liable for damages, and/or injury arising from operation of the vehi- Cle. less, or in any public park. (That means On our streets the limit is 20 km/h). Radar enforcement will be carried out in Schreiber and NO WARNINGS will be given, so You, as the owner, may also be PLEASE DRIVE SAFELY. charged for penalties under the Provincial Motor Snow Vehicle Snowmobile Accidents Act or municipal by-laws, (exam- During the 1984-85 season, 18 ple - if your snowmobile is driven persons were killed and 396 injured during curfew hours 11:00 p.m. - ous in Ontario. Last weekend, two 7:00 a.m. and is identified, you as snowmobilers died in central the owner may be charged), Ontario when their machine broke Peis through the ice. Some of the lakes Land Owner's Liability : in our area are dangerous through- Land owners are not responsible out the year because of streams and for injuries to trespassers except if currents, Know the lakes and ponds the land owner creates a danger on before you go on them. his/her land in order to cause Possi- ble damage or injury to the tres- Impaired Driving Applies for geet Snowmobilers ee If you are convicted of driving Trespassing your snowmobile while impaired by alcohol or drugs, you are subject to the same laws as if you were driving a car. (Loss of drivers licence for one year, a fine and a Criminal Record). All persons operating a snow- mobile are subject to the Trespass to Property Act. Do not travel over other people's property unless you have permission to do so. Cook's Lake, in the Township of Schreiber is a prohibited area of travel. Persons and/or snowmobiles should not cross this lake. Report Accidents Any snowmobile accident on or off the roadway that results in drivers injury to any person, or damage to property exceeding $400 must be reported immediately to the police. Rules of the Road All traffic laws apply to snow- mobiles. (That includes flashing red lights on a school bus, SNOW. MOBILES MUST STOP!). Hand signals should be used at the appro- priate times and care should be taken when entering intersections. Remember not all drivers notice a snowmobile approaching so drive defensively. Have a safe snowmobile sea- son! Judith Helen Cooper was born December 26, 1948 Winnipeg, Manitoba Now residing, "40 years later" Terrace Bay, Ontario Survey to address Northern Ontario NOTICE TO ALL LEGION MEMBERS To remain a member in good standing, the last date to Pay your membership dues is DECEMBER 31, 1988 women's issues Township of Terrace Bay Women in Northwestern ntario have played an important le in the development of the gion and for the most part their niribution has been ignored. In der to better understand and to cument the significant contribu- mn that women have made, the men and Economic 'velopment Committee of the rthwestern Ontario Women's cade Council will be Carrying | a Survey to determine and doc- ent the socio economic situation women living in the North. This research project is funded the Ministry of Northern Tuesday, Friday, Dec. 30: Holiday Garbage Collection Friday, Dec. 23: regular scheduled collection Dec 27; NO GARBAGE COLLECTION Wednesday, Dec. 28: holiday collection NO GARBAGE COLLECTION velopment and Mines and the Page 11, News, Wednesday, December 21, 1988 (él BREAK THE' PATTERN OF POVERTY Please contribute to: USC % Canada| (613) 234-6827 56 Sparks Ottawa K1P 5B1 AUN S In accordance with Procedure followed in previous years, Re: 1989 Water Prepayment | hereby declare Residents of Schreiber are MONDAY, reminded that.a DECEMBER 26, 1988, discount of 10% - BOXING DAY, will be allowed on a Civi iday, and call on all WATER ACCOUNTS ONLY, which are paid in full for the year 1989, by January 31, 1989. to be governed accordingly. M. L. Cosgrove, Reeve In appreciation of the Co-operation which has been shown during the past year, PARKING METERS are declared FREE, from December 19, 1988 to January 7, 1988. Re: 1989 Tax Prepayments Residents of Schreiber™ are reminded that they will receive a 3% premium on all 1989 taxes paid in the month of January 1989. AU. 1989 Dog Tags - are now available: Rates: MALE DOG $ 10.00 FEMALE DOG 20.00 SPAYED FEMALE 10.00 The Schreiber Municipal Office will be closed on the following days over the Holiday Season: Monday, December 26, 1988 Tuesday, December 27, 1988 Monday, January 2, 1989 ario Women's Directorate, The survey hopes to create a file of women's work in the 1€ and in the community. It will tify issues and concerns that nen encounter in their daily s. Local surveyors will be hired Visiting Thunder Ba y? Shopping? Skiing? Find comfort at For Sale By ich of the communities to con- face to face interviews with en residing there. Paradise Motel! Natch for these Surveyors early © New Year! For more infor- on please phone Northwestern rio Women's Decade Council 3-7556. 4 EVERYTHING Needed for THE GARDEN PREITY . 6763 Dawson Rd. Thunaier Bay P7B5E3 (807) 767-2378 "Very clean rooms at Budget rates * Daily &/or weekly rates * Close to all major attractions * Variety of family restaurants within one block * Reservations - phone ahead (807) 577-8686 Dianne Koivumaa (mgr) 221 W. Arthur Street (Highway 11-17B) Thunder Bay. Ontario P7E 5P7 Public Tender a Tenders will be received up to : 5:00 p.m., January 9th, 1989 be for the sale of: One 1973 3/4 Ton Pickup The unit can be inspected at the old Fire Hall, between the hours of 1:00 p.m. & 5:00 p.m., The unit to be sold on an "As Is" basis. The highest Tender or any Tender not necessarily accepted. Further information and Tender forms available from: A. J. Gauthier Clerk-Treasurer Township of Schreiber P.O. Box 40, | Schreiber, Ontario Tryrmrnann £57 a | | Sia

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