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32 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, May 16, 1989 Safe boating could help save your life Statistics show that one out of two Ontarians will be involved with boating this year. With that in mind, the Ontario Provincial Police has prepared information designed to alert the public to dangers related to boating. Last year, fatalities were up, with 64 killed compared to 43 in 1987. Approximately half of fatal PORT PERRY MINOR HOCKEY -- annual -- GENERAL MEETING at the KINSMEN SCOUT HALL Sunday, May 28th - 7 PM AGENDA: Constitution and / or changes must be in the secretary's hands 14 days prior to the meeting; Election of Officers; General Business. DON STEELE, P.O. Box 877, Port Perry, Ontario LOB 1NO accidents are alcohol-related. "Alcohol consumption is more hazardous on a small boat than on shore," said S/Sgt. Larry Smith. "It throws off coordination, balance and judgement, which are very important factors in safe boating." (/ W AUTHORIZED RALEIGH BIKE DEALER Spring Tune-up Special *19.95 PINERIDGE SPORTS SHOP Queen Street, Port Perry PHONE 985-2839 N "Eighty-five percent of those killed were not wearing life jackets. "Life jackets won't work if you don't wear them," said Smith. "It is difficult even for a good swim- mer to locate a jacket and put it on after capsizing."' Hypothermia is another dangerous factor that should be considered. Most lakes have an average temperature of 2 degrees Celsius in May, and at that temperature, life expectancy can be measured in seconds. "Cold water chills 25 times faster than cold air. If your boat capsizes, you should try to get as much of your body out of the water and onto the boat as you can. Of course, you should also dress warmly for this kind of weather. Even though the air may feel warm, the water isn't," "When we built our new R-2000 home, the only gs we left out Address were the drafts" Chris & Gail Lazenby, R-2000 Homeowners, Stirling "I guess the best word to describe our old place was drafty. It was a great place. We loved it. But we could never keep it comfortable enough. "So when we decided to buy anew house, we decided to go R-2000. We checked into it and found that R-2000 would do two things. Cut down on energy costs, and make the place a lot more comfortable. "The double-glazed windows are great. The ground source heat pump gives us air condi- tioning in the summer, too. And the fireplace keeps the living room cozy. "Before we couldn't imagine what it would be like living without drafts. But at times it gets hard to remember what it was like living with them." For more information on R-2000 homes, simply mail in the coupon or call, toll free, 1-800-263-9000. Please send me more information on the | R-2000 home | Name - | Cy | | Province | PostalCode ~~ Telephone(___)y___ ~~ Mail to: R-2000 Homes | P.O. Box 3347, Markham Industrial Park 1-800-263-9000 Ontario Hydro 1 said Smith. More than three-quarters of the fatal accidents that occurred last year could have been prevented if boaters had respected basic safe- ty rules and used proper safety equipment, according to Smith. Season opener for XL As a new season dawns on what has been a wet spring to say the least, the Port Perry X L Solfball team endeavours to start the schedule in Oshawa Tuesday night with a 40 percent roster chance. With a fresh injection of youth combined with a group of seasoned veterans, the team should supply an excellent brand of entertaining fastball. The Tuesday night opener in Oshawa is against the Juniors at 8:30 p.m. in Durham Fields. The following night at Durham Fields, Port X L and Greenbank play a split squad of the Canadian Junior team at 8:30 on two different diamonds. On Thursday night, Port X L hosts Greenbank Gamblers at 8:30 p.m. at the south diamond to fire up the continuing rivalry that has produced some great games over the past few years. On the holiday weekend Port is in Richmond Hill for their annual spring tournament, to get everyone in high geer for a sum- mer of fun and sun. Junior clinic The Crestwood Golf Club north of Port Perry is offering day long instructional pro- grams for Junior golfers again this summer. Under the guidance of pro- fressional Bill Heustis, Crest- wood will be holding the day long clinics on July 3 and July 10. The program includes in- struction on all aspects of the game, range hitting, chipping and putting, lunch and a round of golf. The fee is $20, and each day will be limited to 12 young golf- ers. Also on the morning of June 10 and 17, a special pro- gram will be held for young golf- ers with no or very limited expe- rience with the game. For all those who take part in the Junior program this July, Crestwood will hold a tourna- ment August 28, with a $6 fee and lots of nifty prizes. For more info about these clinics for Junior age golfers SoM set Crestwood at 705-357- The Club is located about ten miles north of Port Perry. OFFICE FURNITURE Filing Cabinets Desks - Chairs - etc. PORT PERRY STAR 2335 Queen Street 985-7383