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a The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanvie, 'January 1, 19ý75 Santa Clous Makes His Grand Entrance Snowmobile Insurunte Fucts A snowmobile driver under the influence of alcohol or drugs is flot covered by accident insurance. Keith Exon, Halifax Insur- ance Company marketing an- alyst , gave this warning today a s snowmobile ow-ners gear up for the new season. Wewelcome recent moves laws to govern snowmobile use in that province," Exon says. "t 15 important, too, that, snowmobile owners know about an y laws which affect themn and about the insurance coverage provided for their protection." The careless driver often is protected by his insurance, Eixoni adds,. He cites a case in whicb a snowmobile owner loaded is new machine on a trailer - without noticing that the load leaned away from bis car. On a mia jor ighway,. the snowmohile broke loose and fell to the road. Cars following the upset trailer managed to swerve out of the way, but the shift of load caused the snowmobîle owner's car to bit a guardrail post,. Damage to the snowmobile wvas fully covered, subject to the pohicy's $25 deductible clause, despite the owner's obvious carelessness. Exnquotes other instances iwhich the insurer would not no)rmally pay a dlaim wb,,ere a breakdown results from por 1 maintenance - such as failure (~M E rfor ..TELMc to keep a snowmobile properîy Accident benefits in snow- lubricated. However, if an mobile policies provide a inj*ury to a person occurs from' limited accidental death and thýe breakdown, the insurance weekly indemnity coverage. It, company pays tbe cdaim, he varies by province. says.Most snowmobile accident says. daims are for damage to "On-the-spot settlement machines. Tbe a-verage insur- should be available, but often nepyuis$0,Eo isn't. If a machine is laid up, it sanc e ayu is $50, Eon doesn't do the owner any good insurance policy covers a to have a dlaim settlecl i sx third party liability (mini- montbs. Hle'll miss the 5flOW mum $50,000), încluding pass- season. So, an agent should enger bazard, accident bene- offer fast dcaim, service." fits for injury. to the operator The obvious exception to and' damage to tbe vebicle this rule, lie says, is wbere, subject to $25 deductible. there are personal injuries Policies range from a basic and tbe need for investigation coverage of $50,000 (tbird by and the involvement of an party liability only) to a ful adjuster. 1 coverage of third party liabili- "The pending Ontario legis-' ty with higher linmits up to lation should be a major step $200,000. Ail perils inicluding towards upgrading the quait direct damage to the machine of snowmobile operation.ý are subject to a $25 dedueétible Exon says. clause. Snowmoblle insurance is not The average insurance pre- comrpulsory for ail categories ýmium is about $40, Exon says, of drivers. The 'expected With th e bigber rates on the Ontario bill requires insur- more expensive machines. ance for ail snowmobile oper- A policy follows the mach- ators on public trails and i, not the driver. This means, bigbways and requires drivers that if an inexperienced friend to provide evidence of insur- drives your snfowmobile and ance upon request by police or smashes into a tree - the conservation officers. insurance company pays. For Ont. Trauvel Industry Johin Clement, Mnster of new Act to regulate Ontario's Consumer and Commerc.ai travel industry. Relations, today introduced a Speaking to the Legislature, ~ Mr. Ciement said, tbat lie bad Pk been, "extremely concerned about the irresponisible selling and admninistrativ,,e proced- ures used by somne travel' ~ ~>agents and travel wý,holesalers in the normal course of Sbusiness". "Our examination of the obetter timne ta re- Ontario travel industry bias shown that no-one is acting ýember bath old and very effectively for the travel consuimer", said the Minister. Ew friends ... thanks 'i "The new legislation is going ý,:to put the consumrer in a m-ucb, îr your patronage! t! better position.' S The new Act proposes sev- OM'S KITCHEN eral specific mieasures to M1att, Neil, Jackie, prtcttaellers' deposits, , arln uelder' ý provide souIVI liîfirmatioft on alid tafftravel inidustry practices. iist.~ 8-30 i Under the new regulations, Oronoail travel agents, their emn- ployees and travel whole- salers in Ontario, -wili require provincial licensing. insolvent or unethicai businesses won't 'H NE98 -5 3 receive licences. Every travel agent and traivel wholesaler will be )DAT IONrequfred to post a $5,000 bond )PATIONwbîch would be forfeited if the Act is contravenied. :XC EL LE N CE Regulations will also be drafted requiring that c us- tomners' deposits be protected. ING LOU NGE As well,'anin dustry-firnanc- ed compensation fund will be estabiished for the bene1it of customers whose travel funds ILU~ *~*have been abused. E INU Uin Under thie Act and its regulations, travel advertis- ing will be required to disclose the name o f the agent or operator ai-d give details on, sucb items as accommoda- tion, levels of service and point of departure from Can- ada on international flights. "I am certain that these measures will contribute sig- nificantly to the professional _]w -W developmient of the travei a M "t.1inidustryv", the Minister said. H t l"Not only wl h e c Lrantwill also protect the manyv honest agents and tour oper- ators". 9 Miles North of 401 "This new Ac, will not add IONO to travel costs. The system wili be self-financing so there will be no operationalJ costs passed onto the Ontario tax- ON! payer". ONEin Pooa* AC COMMC AND FOOD OF E LICENCED DINI SPECIALII Noone 's 1&Restiau Hwy. Il15. &35 Your Hosts RR. 2 OR To the delight of the many children a ttending the Royal Canadian Legion's Christmas Party, Santa Claus made his appearance. Lt was at this point the children started to receive their gifts.'The party was held at the Legion Hall the Saturday before last. Kinettes Present Gif ts ta Needy Famnily' The Bowmanville Kinettes have, under the direction of Salvation Army Capt. Scott Hewlett, taken the particulars on one needy family in the'area, and bought gifts accordingly. Presentinlg the gifts are Chairman of the Christmas Project, Mrs. *Liinda Crawford and President of the Kinettes Mrs. Marilyn Webster (extremne right). Salvation Army on King Street Mother's is open from 11:00 a.m. 'tili 1:00 a.m., Monday througl'hursday from 11:00 a.m. 'ti11 2: 00 a. m. Friday and Sa turcay, and from 1: 00 p. m. 'till1 1:00 a.m. Sunday. On pickup orders, allow 15 to 20 minutes for a perfect pizza. Mot her's Pi zza RPartou r ai icigheFouse "Mo re t ha n j ust a place to eat" * 208 SIMICOE ST. NORTHI - OSHIAWA 22KING ST. EAST - OSHAWA *5-766601 'Camping on Wheels' Show ati Exhibition A Camping Famiily and a contest to guess -th e numniber of wheels toucbing the exhibition floor are just two of the many attractions at tbe "C-ampiiig on Wbeels" Show to be held February 5 to 9, 1975 at Exhibition Park. This ne-w exhibition of m-otor homes, travel trailers,cam'p- ing trailers, accessories and supplies will be, the largest of its kind in Canada with over 50,000 'visitors expected to view the more than 100 exbibits.' Dave and Andrea Hianson anid tbeir two children of Willowdale, Ontarîo have beeri selected as the Camping on Wheels Camping Family and will be at the show. Valuable prizes will be awardced visitors correctly guessing the numnber of wbeels toucbing the floor of the exhibit area. Another bonus for those attending tbe show, will 'be liVe entertainment teaturi ng top Canadian talent in the country and western field. The latest in AC-DC televis- ion sets and radios, micro- wave ovens, awnings, traiter hitches, barbecue accessories and other special products will be 'on display, as weli as exhibits by campground res- ort operators. In fact, everything the camping family will need or want to prepare themn for next summrrer's outings wil be featred at the show. Admission will be $2.00 for aduits and $1.00 for youths 5 to 17 years of age. C TfOPO'S SPECIAL CHRISTMAS OFFER! PUY ONE PIZZA AT REGULAR, PRICE ($5.45 VALUE) GET ONE SMALL PIZZA FREE FREEI (OFFER EXPIRES MON., JANUARY 6,1975) 242 King ST. E. 623-2533 aqamo This Coupon is Worth Toward Any Purchase at Topo's (Limîit One Per Customer) Bowl nanviîle New Year'"s Eve in the J Anchor Room BUFFET-Two S'ittings 4:00-6:O00and 6:,30-8:i30op. M. Captain's Lounge Gala Supper - Dance -Advance Reservations Only- Doors Open at7: 00p. m. BUFFET from 8:00-10:00 p.m. 'Dancing to the JOYC E SHOU LTS TRIO1 NEW YEAR'S DAY- Dining Room Open from 41.00-9 :00 p.m. Downstairs Buffet-Two Sittings-4 :'00-6:00 and 6: 30-8: 30 Cafeteria Open from 7:00 a.m. until 5: 00 p.m.1 Featuring Full Course New Year's Eve and New Year's Day Dinners. 623-3373 MOTOR INN Corotnationl RESTA URANT Serving Deliîclous Chinese Food v Take-Out Orders a, Speci'alty 1Full Course Meals' U'n a Home-Like Atmosphere ENJOY A RELAXING MEAL AFTER A DAY 0F SHOP PING 1 9 KING ST. W. 6351 ELLEEN & GERRY NOI I J