T h e INDEPENDENT, N ovem ber 6, 2003
Registered sex
offender bulletin
Page 17
Prepare your car for winter driving conditions
Winter is notorious for bitter
to check the tread is to insert a
to w eather forecasts, road re
If you are stranded, your
weather and dangerous road con
penny into the groove, placing
ports, and storm warnings.
chances of survival greatly
law, which provides for com
ditions. According to the Federal
Lincoln's head in first. If the top
increase if you stay with
m unity notification of predatory
Emergency Management Agency,
of his head shows, the tire has
Be Prepared
sex
more than 70 percent of deaths
In acco rd a n ce w ith
offe n d e rs
w ho
state
are
no
longer under active supervi
sion,
the
C o lu m b ia
C ou nty
S heriff’s office has provided the
M ichael Francis Donovan,
74, 11073 Hwy. 202, Birken-
feld, is a registered sex offend
er. He w as convicted of four
counts of Sodomy, 3rd Degree
on 05/24/96.
Mr. D onovan’s crim e of con
victio n
B ecause
contract, decreasing tire pres
s ta rtin g tim e, d e stinatio n,
This year, have your vehicle
your full attention, find a
sure. Low pressure tires don't
and expected arrival time.
ou t
be fore
severe
w eather sets in. Being stranded
safe place to pull off the
meet the road properly and fail
• Pay attention to w eather
road when you need to use
to shed w ater effectively, caus
forecasts.
on the side of the road should
the phone.
ing hydroplaning.
• N ever leave your vehicle.
be the last thing on anyone's
New Year's wish list.
Tire
5)
P ressu re
W ip e r
B lade
C heck:
C heck:
The follow ing eight steps are
Changing w eather conditions
recom m ended to prevent w in
cause significant w ear on w iper
ter m aintenance headaches.
blades. Poor visibility caused
1) Battery Check: During a
by worn worn w iper blades may
typical w inter rush hour, the car
male. He has also been con
battery m ust handle the strain
6) Brake Check: W hen snow
victed for various sex offenses
of idling in traffic, along with op
melts, it's easy to drive in slush
in other states.
erating the headlights, heater,
and water. Dirt from standing
defroster, rear w indow defog-
w ater can get betw een brake
ger, wipers, and radio.
com ponents, causing wear. A
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a d dre ss
N ehalem
a
Cold tem perature causes air to
4)
ju v e n ile
H is
involved
use
• Inform som eone of your
during winter storms are caused in
ch e cked
follow ing inform ation:
• C arry a cellular phone for
• Turn on your headlights.
worn past its legal limit.
automobiles.
is
listed
Hwy
as
202,
contribute to accidents.
Birkenfeld. He is listed as being
2) Fluid Check: In the winter,
6 ’1” , 165 lbs. with grey hair and
antifreeze is one of the m ost
an
hazel eyes.
im portant fluids and should be
could help ensure driving safe
changed every tw o years. It's
ty
pre-w inter brake inspection by
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also wise to keep your gas tank
7) Lights and Horn. Test the
half-full. O ther fluids to check
brake lights, turn signals and
are oil, tra nsm ission , brake,
headlights, and tap the horn a
For in fo rm a tio n call
battery, po w er steering, and
few tim es to m ake sure they
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w indshield w asher fluid.
3) Tire Tread Check: W orn
w ork properly. Replace any in
operative bulbs.
tires tend to hydroplane. A trick
8) Plan Ahead: Pay attention
w w w .a g a lis .n e t
your vehicle.
• Keep your gas tank full.
du rin g
e m erg encie s.
drivin g
re quire s
WINTER SURVIVAL KIT
Three-pound coffee can
Candle stubs and matches
Metal cup
Red bandana and plastic whistle to alert rescuers
Pencil and paper
Change for phone calls
First-aid kit, including any essential medications
Plastic flashlight with spare batteries
Bottled water and snack foods for energy, such as can
dy bars
Extra winter clothing: snowmobile suit, gloves or mit
tens, and winter boots
Blankets or sleeping bag
Jumper cables
Basic tools
Shovel
Bag of sand or grit
Tow cable or chain
Road flares or reflectors
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