Working Draft for:Preeceville's Main Street with the Mayor Garth Harris for Thursday Sept 28th, 2017 8:35 am
With GX94's Craig Wallebeck > see him @ http://www.gx94radio.com/craig-Wallebeck
This week we focus on: The zipper merge!
https://www.sgi.sk.ca/about/newsreleases/2017/zippermerge.html
Plus,
other changes in the latest Saskatchewan Driver’s Handbook
Has this ever happened to you? You’re entering a construction zone and the lane you’re in will be closing, so you signal and merge into the continuing lane. Meanwhile, the driver who was previously behind you keeps going in the original lane and merges into the continuing lane at the last minute, well ahead of you. What’s up with that? Is that a fair move?
Yes – that driver was simply doing a zipper merge, which allows drivers to use both lanes until the closing lane ends, then alternate in a ‘zipper’ fashion into the open lane. Vehicles in the closing lane must signal, shoulder check and merge when safe, and each driver in the open lane should let in one vehicle.
“Saskatchewan, it is time to officially embrace the zipper merge,” said Earl Cameron, Executive Vice President of the Auto Fund. “Some people think zipper-merging is rude, but it’s not. When a lane is closing, slowing down to change lanes well ahead of the merge point slows traffic unnecessarily, and can cause congestion.”
Zipper merging benefits all drivers in both lanes, making traffic flow more quickly and efficiently. It also creates fairness and eliminates the stress of the ‘other’ lane moving faster than yours, as everyone can now travel at the same speed. If everyone is courteous and cooperative (courtesy waves encouraged), everyone will zip through quickly!
A new section featuring zipper merges is featured in the latest edition of the Saskatchewan Driver’s Handbook. The Handbook is updated and re-printed each fall. The Handbook isn’t just a study guide to pass the learner’s licence exam; it’s a fantastic resource for all drivers, no matter their age or driving experience.
Other new information in this year’s edition:
- Tougher impaired driving and cellphone laws that came into effect Jan. 1, 2017
- Best practice is for hand positions at “9 and 3” or “8 and 4” on the steering wheel, not “10 and 2”
- Tow trucks can have blue and amber flashing lights; slow to 60 when lights are flashing
- Addition of “in-laws” to family members who can ride with new drivers
- Jaywalkers – you should always be prepared to stop if a jaywalker enters your path. But don’t wave them on or encourage them as the car behind or beside you may not see them.
- Right of way in parking lots – rules of the road to follow when it comes to thoroughfares and feeder lanes
The
Saskatchewan Driver’s Handbook is available online, or you can pick up a printed version at any SGI motor licence issuer or driver exam office.
If
you have any questions about the rules of the road, you can text or email askanexaminer@sgi.sk.ca
or call 1-844-TLK-2SGI (1-844-855-2744).
https://www.sgi.sk.ca/about/newsreleases/2017/zippermerge.html
- Town of Preeceville Official Community Plan
The Town is initiating a planning review project to adopt a New Official Community Plan and a New Zoning Bylaw to better guide development within our community. The Town’s Zoning Bylaw is outdated and does not reflect the changing needs of the Town and provides almost no direction on growth. In order to update the Zoning Bylaw, the Provincial Government requires the Town to adopt an Official Community Plan. The benefit of having an overall plan with “Action” items will assist Council in planning cost effective infrastructure and balancing residential, commercial, recreational and industrial development. Town Council has engaged Tim Cheesman, M.C.I.P. and his Planning Team to prepare the Plan and Bylaw.The Planning Team has completed the Town’s Draft Official Community Plan. The Draft OCP and the Results of the Public Consultation Process are available for viewing by clicking the links below:
Town of Preeceville Draft Official Community Plan about 73 pages
Preeceville Public Consultation Responses about 35 pages
You may provide your feedback/comments on the Draft OCP by emailing tcheesman@accesscomm.ca or preeceville@sasktel.net.
Events:
- Ongoing
- Preeceville & District Lions Club Chase the Ace.
"So far Preeceville Lions (Chase The Ace) has paid out $11,263.00 in weekly prize money and a lucky winner won the Jack Pot of $18,137 last week. A total prize pool of $29,400.00 as of Sept. 21st
- The Jackpot this week is $2500.Get your tickets and the jackpot will build again. Draws every Thursday night.
Watch their Ad's. Follow the ACE on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PreecevilleChaseTheAce/
Each week the Lions post photo's of the draw and sometimes the winners. Check it out!
- Come join us in learning about all the different kinds of cultures that exist within our community at CULTURE DAYS ON FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 29TH from 10 am – 8 pm at the Preeceville Community Hall
10:00 am Welcome in different languages
Ukrainian Easter Egg demonstration (grade 6 class participating)
10:30 Kalinga Dance (Philippine)
10:45 story telling by Betty Lou Skogen (a view of what it is like to live as a non- aboriginal in a aboriginal world)
11:00 Aboriginal drumming, dancing, singing ending with a round dance
11:30 bannock making demonstration and samples
12:15 Easter Egg demonstration (rest of grade 6 class)
12:30 Pastor Hein (South African traditional music)
12:45 pm East Indian Power point presentation and dance demonstration
1:15 Aboriginal drumming, dancing, and singing ending with a round dance
Bannock making demonstration to follow and samples
2:00 Willy and Company
2:30 Stella Holmes
3:00 Pastor Hein (South African traditional music)
3:30 Camryn and Trenly Nelson (piano)
3:45 Easter Egg demonstration open for the public to participate
5:00 Supper break
Background slide show presentation
6:00 Brittney Vewchar
6:15 East Indian Bhangra Dance (Punjabi dance)
6:30 Ballroom dancing (Philippine)
6:45 Philippine Amazing Band
7:00 Camryn Nelson
7:15 Kalinga dance (Phillipine)
7:30 open mic (anyone wishing to participate is welcome)
There may additional entertainment throughout the day and evening we are waiting on confirmation from a few participants.
There is a variety of lunch and supper and desserts for sale showcasing different cultures which include Irish, Ukrianinan, Philippine, South African, and East Indian. Food will be available for sale at 11 and can be purchased until 7 pm or until supplies last.
There are a variety of displays that will be set up that show just a few of the cultures that exist in our community.
- And as always if you wish to have an event promoted visit and post it to our Community Events Calendar at www.townofPreeceville.ca- Preeceville & District Lions Club Chase the Ace.
"So far Preeceville Lions (Chase The Ace) has paid out $11,263.00 in weekly prize money and a lucky winner won the Jack Pot of $18,137 last week. A total prize pool of $29,400.00 as of Sept. 21st
- The Jackpot this week is $2500.Get your tickets and the jackpot will build again. Draws every Thursday night.
Watch their Ad's. Follow the ACE on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PreecevilleChaseTheAce/
Each week the Lions post photo's of the draw and sometimes the winners. Check it out!
- Come join us in learning about all the different kinds of cultures that exist within our community at CULTURE DAYS ON FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 29TH from 10 am – 8 pm at the Preeceville Community Hall
10:00 am Welcome in different languages
Ukrainian Easter Egg demonstration (grade 6 class participating)
10:30 Kalinga Dance (Philippine)
10:45 story telling by Betty Lou Skogen (a view of what it is like to live as a non- aboriginal in a aboriginal world)
11:00 Aboriginal drumming, dancing, singing ending with a round dance
11:30 bannock making demonstration and samples
12:15 Easter Egg demonstration (rest of grade 6 class)
12:30 Pastor Hein (South African traditional music)
12:45 pm East Indian Power point presentation and dance demonstration
1:15 Aboriginal drumming, dancing, and singing ending with a round dance
Bannock making demonstration to follow and samples
2:00 Willy and Company
2:30 Stella Holmes
3:00 Pastor Hein (South African traditional music)
3:30 Camryn and Trenly Nelson (piano)
3:45 Easter Egg demonstration open for the public to participate
5:00 Supper break
Background slide show presentation
6:00 Brittney Vewchar
6:15 East Indian Bhangra Dance (Punjabi dance)
6:30 Ballroom dancing (Philippine)
6:45 Philippine Amazing Band
7:00 Camryn Nelson
7:15 Kalinga dance (Phillipine)
7:30 open mic (anyone wishing to participate is welcome)
There may additional entertainment throughout the day and evening we are waiting on confirmation from a few participants.
There is a variety of lunch and supper and desserts for sale showcasing different cultures which include Irish, Ukrianinan, Philippine, South African, and East Indian. Food will be available for sale at 11 and can be purchased until 7 pm or until supplies last.
There are a variety of displays that will be set up that show just a few of the cultures that exist in our community.
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