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= PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, May 26, 1987 -- 29 'Gearing up for a safe carefree summer From fuels to pools, the parapher- nalia of summer demand careful handling, especially when children are around. *'Backyards are full of potential hazards at this time of year," says Bob Clendining, Director of Fuels Safety for the Ontario Ministry of Consumer and Commercial Rela- tions (MCCR) which is gearing up for a major summer safety cam- paign. * 'The key word here is 'poten- Although they are not specifical- ly summer-related programs, childcare and babysitting courses run by St. John Ambulance may also be of interest to parents. Some other year round safety con- cerns and suggested sources of in- formation follow: * Cribs, children's portable car seats, cradles, pacifiers, clothing flammability, playpens, strollers and toys -- contact Consumer ard Corporate Attairs Canada's Product Safety Branch 200 Town Centre Court, Scarborough, Ontario M1P 1X8. (416) 9734705 or 10 John St. S Hamilton, Ontario L8N 4A7, (416) 972-2845. * Labelling of potentially hazardous products such as those considered toxic, flammable or corrosive is also the responsibility of the federal con- sumer ministry's Product Safety Branch. Contact either of the two of- fices listed above for information about the standard danger symbols children should learn to recognize. * ""Streetproofing" teaching children how to stay safe from peo- ple who would harm them ---- is a popular topic for community pro- grams. Contact local school of- ficials, police, fire departments, Block Parents or other community groups to find out if there is a pro- gram in your area. A local librarian may be able to help find sources of information on other child safety concerns. WEDDING ) INVITATIONS and Accessories 'PORT PERRY STAR 235 Queen Street Port Perry 985-7383 DE | tial." Many of the incidents reported ; - "Ee (SELECTED TEMPO, TOPAZ, TAURUS, ESCORTS "NOW AT YOUR COUNTY MERCURY DEALERS the resources available to them to + learn how best to keep their children © safe this summer." As a start, Clendining suggests families become familiar with safe- ty rules for handling such common fuels as propane and gasoline. Brochures on these topics are available from the ministry's Con- , sumer Information Centre ---- 355 Yonge St., Toronto, Ontario M7A + 2H6: 416-963-1111, (toll free) 1-800-268-1142. Ontario residents with an 807 area code may call the 416 line collect. As well as promoting careful use of fuels ---- an area directly legislated by the ministry -- of- ~ ficials urge patients to brush up on good water safety practices. A number of organizations can provide information on general water safety and rescue techniques, along with advice on avoiding div- ing injuries, a widespread concern. Sources include: ~ * The Royal Life Saving Society of Canada (Ontario branch) ---- 416-447-7276, 43 Coldwater Rd.. North York, Ontario M3B 1Y8. The ' Society recently produced a 'basic water rescue program' called Rescue Smart. A nine-lesson hand- book, the program is designed to be taught' by parents or other adults and covers such topics as causes of drowning, diving injuries and ~ rescue techniques. The new guidebook costs $10. The Society ~ also has a number of brochures available free. Films and videos can be borrowed at no cost. Information, ~ brochures and posters may be ob- tained at most municipal and YM- CA swimming pools. * The Canadian Red Cross Society - (Ontario) -- 416-923-6692, 460 Jar- ~ vis St., Toronto, Ontario M4Y 2H5 ---- also operates water safety and swimming courses through municipal pools and other com- munity facilities thioughout On- -tario. For information not available - locally, contact the Ontario divi- . sional headquarters listed above. . * The St. John Ambulance Society, (416) 923-8411, 46 Wellesley St. E | Toronto, Ontario M4Y 1G5. Another excellent source of safety informa- tion, the Society operates branch of- fices across the province. Numbers are available from the provincial headquarters in Toronto. ' EMI INSURANCE BROKERS LWNTED 133 QUEEN ST PORT PERRY (416) 985 7306 ALL LINES OF GENERAL - INSURANCE be avoided. We urge parents to use 'No Air, No Deal!" Quote of local citizen Elwood Cranston. On Monday, Elwood Cranston walked into the showroom of a } County Mercury Dealer. His first words were "No Air, No Deal He explained, the heat of the summer was nearly upon us and to keep his pet 'Bare Naked Rooster'** cool, while travelin', he needed an Air Conditioned car. He'd always owned a Ford, but if he couldn't get a good deal on a car with Air Conditioning there'd be no deal, he'd just stick with his present Ford and an open window. A County Mercury Courteous Salesperson was quick to point out to Elwood that till Saturday June 6th, 1987, only, he could purchase a Brand New Escort GL with AIR CONDITIONING "included for only $8,450. He also told Elwood that he could have NO EXTRA CHARGE AIR CONDITIONING on selected Taurus, ® Topaz and Tempos."As Elwood drove away in hjs Red Escort GL. "he was heard to say to his pet Rooster "There's a Good Deal Better, Right Now, At Your County Mercury Dealers" ORDER YOURS TODAY : \ % J \J \ MW Escort GL w/AIR Elwood Cranston Of Cordova, Ontario * AND GREY TRUST A Good Deal Better' Is At Your Nearest County Mercury Dealer: : Since 544 . 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