Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, December 11, 1991 - THREE
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Time to trim the tree and deck
the hall, time to make the egg nog
and rush to the mall. “ Preparing
for the holidays requires a lot of
rushing around, however the key
to safe winter driving is to slow
down and take your time,” says
Jill Marie Perucca, staff writer
for Western Insurance Informa
tion Service (WIIS).
“ There were over 45 traffic
fatalities last year between
Thanksgiving and New Years
Day in Oregon alone,” Perucca
noted. Insurance companies
throug WIIS suggest the follow
ing ways to reduce your chances
of becoming a holiday traffic ac
cident victim during this time of
year:
* Drive slowly if roads are icy,
be careful when braking or ac
celerating. If your car starts to
skid, remember to steer in the
direction of the skid.
* Turn on your headlights
earlier than you normally would,
even if this does not help you see,
it will help you be seen by other
motorist.
* Keep a safe distance from the
car in front of you, it takes 10
times longer to stop in wet, freez
ing conditions than on dry
pavement.
* Keep on the look out for icy
patches on roads, especially in
shaded areas, beneath overpasses
and under bridges.
* Slow down before starting
down a hill. Shift into a low gear
and gently pump the brakes to
keep a controlled descent.
* Drive defensively, always
wear your seat belt, it’s the law
and it saves lives.
* Don’t drink and drive - ever.
As this holiday season gets
underway, Perucca noted that
police across Oregon will be step
ping up campaigns to catch drunk
drivers, in fact many law enforce
ment agencies now equip their
patrol cars with video cameras to
film suspected drunk drivers.
More importantly alcohol-related
accidents claim more that 20,000
lives a year, accounting for nearly
half of all driving accidents, ac
cidents which could have easily
been avoided if people wouldn’t
drink and drive.
In addition, emergency situa-
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car is properly prepared for
winter weather and road condi
tions. WHS offers this list of safe- i
ty checks and adjustments to be
made in preparation for winter
driving:
* Tires, When mounting snow
tires, check to assure proper tread
and air pressure; the more surface
tread on the road, the better the
traction.
* Brakes, check brakes for
pulls in either direction; even a
slight pull can cause a dangerous
spin on icy roads.
* Cooling/Heating, Check anti
freeze and replace if necessary.
Check your hoses, belts, and
radiators for leaks, cracks or
bulges.
* Electrical System, check your
battery to be sure it is fully charg
ed, a dead battery is one of the
most frequent causes of winter
roadside stalls.
* Fluids, change your oil and
your oil filter, you may wish to
use a multi-grade oil such as
10W-40 for easier starts and bet
ter fuel economy.
* Lights and Wipers, check
your headlights for proper align
ment and make sure all lights are
in proper working order. Wipers
that work properly are extreme
ly important for safety in the
Oregon rain.
“ This information is also
available to groups through the
volunteer WTIS Speakers’
Bureau,” Perucca says, adding
that interested parties should con
tact the WIIS regional office at
11855 SW Ridgecrest Dr., Suite
107, Beaverton, OR 97005; (503)
643-6355. WIIS is a non-profit,
nonlobbying, consumer education
and community service organiza
tion serving consumers and in
surers in 10 western states. WIIS
is funded by property/casualty in
surance companies and is af
filiated nationally with the In
surance Information Institute
Senior Center
Bulletin Board
Wednesday, December 4, 103 people attended the senior dinner
with three dinners taken out. Members from the First Christian Church
served. Rose Marie Buschke won the meal ticket. Sue Vinson the
door prize and Merri Reamer the guest prize.
Ed Dick and Pat Wright were elected to the Senior Center Board
at the dinner. The meal site committee met after dinner.
Host and hostesses for December dinners will be R.G. Watkins
and Irene Schroeder.
The birthday and Christmas dinner menu Dec. 18 will be baked
ham with raisin sauce, potatoes, special salad, raw vegetables tray,
bread, cake and ice cream. Members from the Catholic Church will
serve.
Merri Reamer met with the senior center office volunteers for recep
tionist training on Thursday, Dec. 5. She brought each one a special
gift and encourages people to come by the office and learn how you
can give a very special gift that is easy to make and inexpensive.
The singles’ party for widows and widowers of the area is schedul
ed for Dec. 26 from 7-9 p.m. at the Senior Center. Merri Reamer
and Irene Schroeder will be in charge.
State Senator Wayne Fawbush was at the Senior Center Sat. Dec.
18. Eighteen people were present to visit with him.
Saturday morning a motor coach provided by SCRAM picked up
40 people from the Heppner-Ione-Lexington area for a trip to Portland
to attend the Ice Capades, the Festival of Trees and a Christmas bazaar
and visit Lloyd Center. Floss Watkins was the tour guide for a most
enjoyable trip.
The Area Agency on Aging meeting will be held December 13,
10 a.m. at the Senior Center. All seniors are welcome. Dinner will
be served at noon. Cost is $2.
Other dates to remember: Mondays quilting 1-4 p.m.; knitting 7
p.m.; Tues. and Thurs. exercise 10-10:30 a.m.
The large tree in the center sitting room was brought in by Ralph
Walker. It was trimmed by tenants of the apartments.
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