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10 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Wednesday, July 6,1994 Section Two For Your Information Helpful Hints and Safety Tips to Observe Before You Head Out Camping To some travellers, roughing it means no cable TV in the hotel room. Others prefer the real thing, making camping one of the more popular summer vacation activities. Before you walk through your favourite favourite campground, walk through this list of safety reminders for the great outdoors. Planning: Depending on how much room you have, you may not be able to take along all these items. But a safety kit should ideally include: include: first aid kit, fire extinguisher, water purifier, compass, flashlight, mosquito netting, bee sting kit, insect repellent, poison ivy lotion, sunburn lotion, lifejackets and non-perishable foods. Hazards: Parks signs may warn you about water purity, dangerous plants, restricted areas or wild animals animals - but you should always check for hazards yourself, and tell children which areas to avoid. Never leave children unattended in an unfamiliar or dangerous area. Food and Water: There's nothing nothing like an upset stomach when the bathroom is nowhere in sight. Avoid spoilage, and salmonella, by keeping food out of the hot sun and in a cooler. cooler. If you have any doubt about the water quality, don't drink it. You may want to boil water or add purification purification tablets. If you are new to Bowmanville... would like to call on you with Housewarming Gifts and information about your new location. Call Your Hi Neighbour Hostess Marie Hodge at 623-7452 © Fire: When making a campfire, light it downwind from your camp site. In windy weather, dig a trench and surround the fire with stones. After After you're finished, spread the embers, embers, douse them with water and bury them in the sand. Clothing: You don't need to empty empty your closet, but weather can change quickly. Take along enough clothes for cold or wet conditions. Choose footwear that's appropriate to the terrain. Be careful what you wear around the fire. Loose clothes can catch fire, and you can get burned if you expose too much skin. In case plants are poisonous, wear long pants for protection. Animals: If a raccoon, skunk, porcupine or other small creature shows up, it's not time to try your Dr. Dolittle impression and talk to the animals. animals. In fact, instead of doing little, scare them off with a light, fire or loud noise. Don't leave food in your .tent, where animals can smell it; keep it in your car overnight instead. But if your animal intruder is a bear, do the opposite. Don't try to scare it off - back up slowly, so you can keep an eye on its movements. Don't run away - bears are much faster than humans and can chase you down. In most cases, if you give them their space, they'll leave you yours. Weather: Weather can be unpredictable unpredictable and we all know that forecasts forecasts are often wrong. Still, before heading off to hike or boat, find out the weather forecast. In a lightning storm, never seek shelter under a tree, stay in a ditch or a low place. Security: Make the Neighbourhood Neighbourhood Watch program portable by joining with your fellow campers to look out for each other. If you see suspicious strangers, ask around to see if they're actually campers. When you're away from the campsite; lock valuables in your car. Bring whistles for everyone, and work out a code as a sign of distress. If you're unsure what supplies you need to make your trip safe, ask your camping outfitter or local camping camping association. Now for the people accustomed to city life who are wondering where you plug in the VCR, bring along an experienced camper ... or maybe you should try that hotel. Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBS) represents the companies that protect your home, your car and your business. business. For more information on how yoù can "Take Charge" of safety, call IBC in Toronto at 362-9528; from the 807 area code call collect (416) 362-2031; from elsewhere in Ontario 1-800-387-2880. Dancers from Jean Simone School Entertain at BHS The Jean Simone Dance Recital was held recently at the Bowmanville High School Theatre. These young women took part in a musical number which included Jazzercise movements to a bouncy beat. HOROSCOPES July 10-16 ARIES - March 21/April 20 SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 A festive event will be this week's Deception of any kind, even little focus. You'll finally meet a person white lies, will get you in loads of who you've been hearing about for a trouble. Make truthfulness your poli- long time. If taking a trip -- long or cy and you'll be able to uphold your short -- be extra-careful when pack- reputation. Your problem-solving ing or you could forget an important abilities will be called upon at work, item. An old friend will be in touch. Make an effort to get your finances Don't neglect your diet. in order. Don't borrow any money! TAURUS - April 21/May 21 SAGITTARIUS-Nov23/Dec 21 A chance meeting with an old flame It will take a large amount of disci- puts you in a reflective mood. You'll pline to stay focused this week. Try realize how much time has changed to concentrate your energies on the you. A midweek inconvenience at subject at hand rather "than on what work will keep you from attending a seems most interesting. Even if an social engagement. Use the weekend investment pays off, resist the temp- to relax and catch up on household tation to reinvest in a long shot. A chores. Avoid shopping sprees. light and playful weekend is in store. GEMINI - May 22/June 21 CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 You'll see an interesting side to Protest against unfair behavior and someone you thought was dull. Per- stand up for what you believe in. A haps first impressions are not always disagreement with a Leo of the the most accurate. A telephone call opposite sex may be the cause of on Tuesday Will be significant, aggravation midweek. Make sure Something you've wanted for a long you clearly relate your viewpoints, time can be yours. Take advantage Now's the time to plan for major of free time at the end of the week. financial investments. CANCER - June 22/July 22 AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 A relaxing week. You may even feel Don't accept defeat without a fight, as if you're discovering life all over A situation that seems impossible again. Set aside some time for study- really isn't. It's up to you, however, ing and learning. Be extra sensitive to to find a creative way around such your partner's feelings, especially if obstacles. If weekend activities he or she is going through some type involve athletics, be sure to bring of transition. Domestic affairs along the proper gear. Good news monopolize the weekend. comes in the mail. LEO - July 23/August 23 PISCES - Feb 19/March 20 Putting in the extra effort at work Insecurity is the only thing that will will pay off doubly. If you're keep you from success this week, involved in any type of creative Believe in yourself and you will go work, you're sure to shine this week. far. Through a new friendship, If a friend has disappointed you you'll discover a different side of recently, it's up to you to say some- yourself. A family member will thing. This person may not even come to you for a favor. Take the know you're upset. time to lend a hand. VIRGO-Aug 24/Sept 22 YOUR BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK Your cynical nature will work in The next 12 months: your favor this week. 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