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January 2023 NEWFOUNDLAKELIFE.COM Page 19 Sign Up Now for Snowmobile and OHRV Safety Classes
Winter is almost here, and free in-person snowmobile safety education classes are now being scheduled in the Granite State. To operate a snowmobile or off-highway recreational vehicle (OHRV) in New Hampshire, any person age 12 or older must have either a valid motor vehicle driv- er’s license or have successfully completed an approved OHRV/ Snowmobile Safety Education class. These classes are taught by instructors and staff trained by the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department. Those inter- ested in attending should regis- ter soon before slots are filled by visiting www.wildlife.state.nh.us/
Auditions for Newfound Regional High School’s 42nd Annual School and Community Musical to
be Held January 31st
Auditions for Newfound Re- gional High School’s 42nd An- nual School and Community Musical will be held on Tuesday, January 31st starting at 430pm. This year’s spring show will be Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella and features great roles for both students and com- munity members. Please contact Steph Wiencek at 603-744-6006 ext 1513 for more information.
Annual One
Act Play
Competition
January 28th
Newfound Regional High School is happy to announce the Annual One Act Play Competi- tion is on Saturday, January 28th at 7pm. Each class will present a one act play and trophies are awarded. Tickets are $10 for adults. Call 603-744-6006, ext 1513 for more information.
ohrv/education.html. OHRV/Snowmobile Safety
Education classes can also be conveniently taken online. With recent changes to the state laws, all online classes will include a combination of practical OHRV and snowmobile safety and the rules that apply to all trail riders. The cost for the virtual class is $34.95.
“The online safety courses provide a convenient option for students to obtain their New Hampshire Rider Certificate, at their own pace, while learn- ing key safety information im- portant for riding both OHRVs and snowmobiles,” said Cap- tain Michael Eastman, OHRV/ Snowmobile Education and Law Enforcement Coordinator for the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department. “The entire course
can be taken on a smartphone, tablet, or computer and offers a fun approach to learning by using live-action video and inter- active learning modules.”
To register for an online safety class, visit https://wildlife.state. nh.us/ohrv/education-online. html.
Even after course completion, all youth riders under the age of 14 must be accompanied by a li-
censed adult over the age of 18 when operating a snowmobile or OHRV, including on prop- erty belonging to their parents, grandparents, or guardians.
To further one’s safety and rider etiquette education, oper- ators of all ages are invited to join one of the over 100 snow- mobile and 26 OHRV clubs in New Hampshire. “Joining a club is a great way to learn about safe
riding, help support local land- owners, and help maintain trails for your own and others’ enjoy- ment,” Eastman said. For more information on how to become involved with a snowmobile club, visit www.nhsa.com. For OHRV club information, visit www. nhohva.org.
In addition to safety educa- tion, NH Fish and Game Con- servation Officers will be out on the trails this winter conducting patrols to detect and apprehend impaired snowmobile opera- tors, enforce speed limits, deter unlawful off-trail riding, and detect machines with modified exhausts. These ongoing initia- tives will help to keep the state’s snowmobile trails open and safe for all outdoor enthusiasts during the upcoming seasons.