Doug Howard is asking for your vote in the Republican primary for County Commissioner in District 5 on September 14th. Doug is a local business owner and proven leader with the experience, the skills, the ideas and the energy to bring new leadership and better government to Carroll County. He has real solutions for our most challenging issues. For more information about Doug, the issues, his proposals or to make a contribution, CLICK HERE. Vote for Doug Howard on September 14th!
Authority:Friends of Doug Howard, John Wolpert, Treasurer
Piney
Run will be holding its first ever “Sledfest” on the
first snowy Saturday of the New Year.
On
the first Saturday when there are 4 inches or more of snow on the
ground, Piney Run patrons are encouraged to bring their sleds and
utilize the open area behind the park’s maintenance building
to sled from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The entry fee on the day of the event
is $2 per vehicle. To ensure there is no needless travel, interested
parties can call the park’s gatehouse starting at 9:30 a.m.
on the morning of the snowy Saturday in order to confirm that it
is occurring.
Dogs
sledding
Sledding
safety
Follow
these tips adapted from the National
Safety Council and stay safe in the snow. According to the site,
the most common types of sledding injuries are skull fractures and
facial lacerations. No one needs a fun activity ending in a traumatic
event:
1. Children should always be supervised by an adult at all times.
2. Use a helmet to protect the most critical part of your body.
A bike helmet will work.
3. Dress warmly. Not only will you maintain body temperature, the
extra padding could help in the event of a crash.
4. Sled only in designated areas. Be sure to check where the sledding
path could potentially end and make sure that location is not hazardous
(roads, gulley, streams, etc.) Make sure the path is free of hazards
(picnic tables, rocks, fences, etc.)
5. Do not sled around frozen water bodies. The ice could be thin
and unstable.
6. Do not build ramps or other obstacles – this increases
the chances of injury.
7. Do not sled after sunset or when visibility is poor.
8. Proper sledding form is either sitting or laying back with your
head at the top of the sled. Sledding headfirst increase the chances
of sustaining a serious injury.
9. If a sled is headed for an obstacle or other hazard, do not hesitate
to get off. Rolling off of a moving sled is often the best option
to dismount.
10. Do not ride into a snow bank. The bank could conceal hidden
hazards like rocks or tree stumps.
11. Do not double up in a sled unless the sled is designed for that.
12. Keep all equipment in good condition. Having a sled break on
the way down a hill is not a pleasant experience.
13. Inner tubes and snow disks are not recommended sledding apparatus.
They can build up high speeds and lack any real control.
14. Be polite and courteous to younger sledders.
15. Do not cut others off on the way down the hill. Do not deliberately
run into someone.
16. Do not ride in a sled being pulled behind a moving vehicle –
this is extremely dangerous.
17. Never use alcohol or drugs while sledding or while watching
over those who are sledding.
18. Make sure at least one person has a cell phone to call 9-1-1
if an emergency arises.
Sledding tips
Sledding is not just for kids – even adults can have
some fun with these tips, adapted from learnalittle.com
to make the experience more thrilling:
1.
Choose the right sled: Yes, there are other types of sleds than
molded plastic. Toboggans are elongated sleds with no runners, either
made from word or plastic. Saucers are round sleds curved like circular
shields made from plastic or metal. The kicksled
features a chair mounted on two metal runners. Inner tubes
offer up a lightweight sledding choice.
2. Wipe and wax: Olympic skiers and surfers all know the importance
of reducing friction. A thin coating of wax on the bottom of your
sled will increase your downhill speed and make for a more adrenalin-pumping
experience.
3. Find a good hill: Makes sure your sledding hill has a good slope,
neither too flat nor too steep. Make sure it is free from any potentially
dangerous obstructions such as rocks and trees. Be sure the hill
has an even covering of snow and is not bare in areas. Be absolutely
sure the hill does not end in a road or body of water.
4. Pack a run: Sleds perform better on packed snow, so it is best
to try and take the same path each time you go down a hill. Eventually
the snow will be packed down and your sledding speeds will increase.
With time, this path will have a surface as slick as ice, making
for a fast ride downhill.
Piney
Run will be holding its first ever “Sledfest” on the
first snowy Saturday of the New Year.
