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Waterlou regional police officers, working out of the Waterloo Division, got into the festive spirit by supâ€" porting the Salvation Army‘s Angel Tree campaign. At the beginning of December, officers started donating money to support the campaign. Waterloo regional police officers help out the Angel Tree If you must drive in really snowy conditions, start off slowly and a get a feel for the road surface. Accelerate slowly, leaving plenty of disâ€" tance between you and other cars. Tips to help you get through the winter driving season safely include cleanâ€" ing off all snow and ice from your car before you set off. Take care to clear the fresh air ducts, located by the base of the windshield, to keep good air flow going. Good visibility is imporâ€" tant when driving in winter conditions, and rubber covâ€" erings are ideal for keeping ice from collecting on the blades of your winter windâ€" shield wipers. he Region of Waterloo‘s I community _ health department has put out a list of winter driving tips as snowy and icy road conditions continue to make driving treacherous. Local health department offers safe winter driving tips upper level parking at rear y h‘t > € |f NWdz ot, M ) f zse \\; molt ) @ More than $460 in dona Anticipate turns and 1169 King Street St Jacobs 6 6 40 3 1 4 9 20 â€" 70% orr NINFE WFEST FNIO ANGIOIIN® FRANCE MODE HtSH PUPPIES KENNETH COLF & MORE Sat 10 S in 125 i EVERYTHING IN THE STORE Come in early for best selection BLOWOUT Sale starts Dec. 26th, 10 am til 5:30 pm tions was . collected by Division 3 officers, and Consts. Rye and Klingenberg purchased 40 toys for girls and boys of all ages who might not have received a gift during the holiday seaâ€" son. The toys were taken to the headquarters of the Angel Tree program â€" at Westmount Place, where To keep warm be sure to have an extra blanket, toque, winter clothes, and spare boots on hand. Carry matches and a survival canâ€" Carry a flashlight and batteries, tow line or chain, booster cables, salt, sand, kitty litter or pieces of old carpeting for traction. Motorists _ are _ also advised to be prepared if they get stuck or stranded. Prepare a basic survival kit including an ice scraper, snow brush and shovel. Avoid hard braking to prevent skids and a loss of control of your vehicle. It can take three to 12 times longer to stop in wintry conâ€" ditions, so leave more space between vehicles than you normally would. stops, and keep you eyes peeled for ice patches on bridges and overpasses. Bridges â€" and â€" overpasses freeze first, so slow down and avoid sudden changes in speed or direction. ndria‘s SHOES FOR WOMEN The annual Angel Tree campaign was created to assist the Salvation Army in obtaining gifts for less fortuâ€" nate children who would otherwise go without at Christmas. The campaign is sponsored by KOOLâ€"FM and the Waterloo Chronicle. The most important tip about safe winter driving is giving yourself a little extra time to get where you‘re going. Always wear your seatbelt and make sure your passengers are buckled up too. they were turned over to some grateful volunteers. Check your supply of windshield washer fluid, and the condition of your wiper blades. Try to keep your fuel tank at least half full, and make sure all lights are functionâ€" ing properly. Before even putting your car on the road have it winâ€" terized for your own safety. Use snow tires, or have the tread depth checked on your allâ€"weather â€"radials, and ensure tires are properly inflated. For extra energy, carry nonâ€"perishable food items such as chocolate bars in your car. dle in a deep can to warm hands, heat a drink, or use as an emergency light.