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The search is on for Canada's 1981 national truck hero, A reward of $200 will be paid to the person or organ- ization that nominates the professional trucker who becomes the 26th annual recipient of the award. Sponsored by Firestone _ Canada Inc., and endorsed by the Canada Safety Council and Canadian. Trucking Association, the award is presented annually to a trucker who has performed an act of bravery over and above the call of duty. "Frequently, truck drivers YAMAHA 1982 Snowmobiles SR-V Raw power. Exhilarating performance in a racy package that features Telescopic Strut aid motorists and in many instances actually risk their lives to help others. On the other hand, some motorists consider trucks a nuisance on the highway," explained Albert G, Kraemer, president of Firestone Canada Inc. : "Bésides the important economic contribution the trucking industry makes, it is important to remember © that chances are the pro- fessional truck driver will be the first on the scene during a road mishap. The first good samaritan to admin- ister assistance. The annual competition focuses public attention on the many acts of bravery performed by professional truck drivers," he added. N : In 1980, Rolf Fischer of Calgary was the national truck hero. He was one of the first to provide assistance after a bus full of Canadian Pacific rail workers collided with a tanker truck full of liquid asphalt near Swift Current, Saskatchewan on the Trans-Canada Highway. Mr. Fischer was credited with saving the life of fellow - truck driver Bob Shaw. Witnesses claimed that. the tragic crash killing 22 people could have been higher with- Suspension, CD Ignition, Torque Induction. One of the most . advanced machines ever. SeeThemAt ......... ASSELSTINE'S DURHAM ROAD 57 | -- SOUTH OF BLACKSTOCK TRI-MOTO 175 w-- 986-4437 or BLACKSTOCK FAIR Saturday, August 29th out the quick action of the Calgary truck driver. The hero receives a $1,000. cash prize, a VIP all expense paid weekend for two at a Juxury Toronto hotel, including first class travel arrangements, and a per- sonal trophy all courtesy of Firestone, as well as "an inscribed Rolex wrist watch, courtesy of Rolex watch company. Entries will be considered by a panel of judges con- sisting of William L. Higgitt president, Canada Safety Council; Frank Hammond, Ontario Ministry of Trans- portation and Communica- tion and Albert G. Kraemer, PORT PERRY STAR -- Wed., August 26, 1981 -- 11 Search on for Canada Trucker of the Year president of Firestone Canada Inc. Nominations, accompan- ied by newspaper clippings, a witness statement or other supporting evidence should be sent to National Truck Hero, in care of Canada Safety Council, 1765 - St. Laurent Blvd., Ottawa, Ontario, KiG ava. Firestone will pay the winning nomina- tor $200 cash. The act of bravery must have been performed during the year ending September 30, 1981, and nominations must be received by October , 9, 1981. HELPFULHINT . If a wasp or bee gets into the house, reach for the hair spray. Most insect sprays will only infuriate them, but the hairspray stiffens their wings, immobilizing them immediately. This works well on all winged insects. SHARP - CANON TEXAS INSTRUMENT CALCULATORS & Adding Machines PORT PERRY STAR | 235 Queen Street 985-7383 "OPENING" in PORT PERRY THURS., SEPTEMBER 3 Week's Paper for Details! Watch Ne [DeMARCO HOY ECARE The Lumber Stores That Offer A Whole Bunch More! 66 1b. bag CONCRETE MIX $3.09 CEDAR STAIN gal. $5.97 DOLLAR DAYS DOOR FRAMES Completewithsills & weatherstripping $39.99 Landscape Ties | ony $8.99 "VANITY BASE with marble top $54.88 12" wide Vinyl CUSHION FLOORING Priced rom $4.29 sq. yd. 2x4.... 2x6. - SPRUCE LUMBER cee. 26.00 ft. 2x8............ 38.0 Ht. 2x10.....54.4.. 12.4: ft. 59.0 ft. SONOTUBE 6" diameter lin. ft. 39¢ PORTLAND CEMENT per bag $4.95 CONCRETE BUILDING BLOCKS nutri REMEMBER: Before You Buy. Give DeMarco a Try! ESE 1x6x6' FENCE BOARDS 99¢ each Wallpaper Allin stock items -TOCLEAR- = Al orders cash & carry NOW: TWO LOCATIONS Better HINARI Fee Delivery on arders over $500.00 1 J AA I1b/ NO DEALERS PLEASE DeMARCO HOMECARE CENTRES TETRIS WRYARRRY. Uxbridge DEL ® Personal Cheques Accepted Subject to Veri-Cheque Approval. / n Rd Sutton LO JO HOURS: Mon. - Thurs. 8:00-6:00 Friday 8:00-9:00 Saturday 8:00-5:00 - n; A IE ord