C9 - Sunday, August 26, 1984 - a ROADS AND WATERWAYS Travel safety is top priority DURING HEAVY travel seasons, the nation’s roadways and waterways become battlefields as cyclists and motorists and the operators of water- craft forget the old maxim of live and let live. “*All road and waterway users should be versed in the safe and responsible use of vehicies,’’ says Bill Norton, Director, Casualty-Property Claim, Travelers Canada. “‘In addition to setting a good example, parents should instruct their children in responsible behavior.”’ Terry Thompson, public information manager, On- tario Safety League, echoed Norton’s words, adding that the number of personal in- juries, particularly among cyclists, are rising. In 1982, according to the Ontario Safety League, 4,000 cyclists were injured. More than 300 spent one day or more in a hospital. Cyclists 19 years of age and under ac- counted for the majority of injuries. Although there are training programs available in public schools supported, in many cases, by government materials, ‘‘cyclists seem to RECOGNITION DAY Celebrating rivers FOURTH annual British Columbia Rivers Day is Sun- day, September 30, a day proclaimed by the provincial government to increase awareness amongst British Columbians of the value of rivers. Rivers in their natural state have tremendous value to us: economic, environmental and recreational, and yet they are taken for granted. Rivers Day is a recognition of the importance and significance of rivers to us all. The theme of this year’s Rivers Day is ‘“‘Our River Heritage’’ - a reminder of the role that rivers have played in the development of this pro- vince, and of the need to en- sure that we protect our river heritage for the future. Everyone is invited to celebrate. Enjoy the river from the shore - walking, fishing - or on the water - kayaking, rafting. Plan an event - a clean-up, a lecture on the history of your local river, a trip to explore its flora and fauna. Arrange for an outing with your school or a local club. Discover which of B.C.’s rivers were the highway of the past, and which are still used = as Navigable waterways for transport and recreation. forget their training and, in this regard, adults appear to be the worst offenders,’’ says John Shragge, information officer, Ministry of Transportation and Com- munications, Ontario. Driving defensively and observing traffic laws are a must and notes Shragge, ““cyclists can be charged for traffic infractions.’’ A bicyclist’s handbook, available from the Ministry, outlines how best to max- imize your enjoyment of cycling. Norton says that most boating accidents are The concept of Rivers Day was initiated by the Outdoor Recreation Council of B.C., a non-profit organization that coordinates the concerns and activities of more than 40 associations in B.C. with in- terests in outdoor recreation and conservation. Previous years’ events have featured river clean-ups, par- ticipation events and rafting trips on the Thompson and Chilliwack Rivers. Anyone planning an event to celebrate Rivers Day is asked to contact the Outdoor Recreation Council of B.C. at 687-3333. 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