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Suites starting from the low $200s QUEEN ST PRESENTATION CENTRE WILLIAMS PRKWY. M cL A U G H LI N R D . M A IN S T. JA ME S KE N N ED Y RD . H W Y 41 0 BOVAIRD DR. to the high $600s wagon rides hay barn barbecue old-fashioned games animals vintage tractors laura 905.459.5933 carl laidlaw orchards birthday on a farm Hi Neighbour! This Weeks Great Demos &Deals Greg Warkentin Sales Manager See Frost fi rst. Its worth the trip to Brampton! Looking for a new or used car? 2008 GMC ACADIA DEMO White with Ebony cloth, parking aid, remote start, 9,000 km $31,980 2008 COBALT Red, automatic, air conditioning, CD, balance of factory warranty, 17,000 km $13,995 2007 PONTIAC G6 SE Black, loaded with sunroof, CD, spoiler, V6, remote start, 37,000 km $16,895 Call or email Greg Warkentin gwarkentin@frostpontiac.com 12 Acton/Georgetown, Friday, June 20, 2008 What is on the minds of preteens and teenagers when the last day of school arrives in June? Is it the potentially long, hot and hazy days of July and August approaching? Is it days of baseball, biking, downloading music, camping with friends and family or possibly days at the beach and cottage? Whatever the two months of school time off hold for you, keep in mind some very impor- tant safety practices. As awkward as it may seem and perhaps not the most fashionable to some, lead by example to the younger ones and wear your bicycle helmet when biking. Protective head gear is a must in the event of a spill from your bike. Be sure to closely inspect the helmet for any cracks or abrasions and if conditions are questionable, replace it. Make sure the helmet fits properly and wear it according to the manu- facturers specs. An improper fitting helmet may not provide you the necessary protection. Even though you may not think its cool to wear a helmet, they have been proven to save many lives. Many families and friends are getting back to camping and not necessarily in tents nowa- days. The trend is leaning to campers and trailers for a higher level of comfort. A must do activity while camp- ing is the all important campfire. Even for the non-campers, small bonfires in the backyard chimneas are becoming more popular. But the basics remain the same of evening campfires, marshmallow roasting, hot dogs on a stick and sitting around listening to the crackling flames. One more must do is to pay careful attention to the children around the fire at all times. Nothing can be more serious or painful than a burn. Children must be super- vised at all times. Swimming in the pool or at the beach can be a great way to cool off on a hot day. It can also lead to tragedy if your attention is diverted even for sec- onds. Small children must be super- vised when near water at all times. For the non-swimmer, floatation devices are available to keep them afloat. Whether it is a life jacket or arm bands, these devices are designed for a purpose. Again, make sure you inspect them for any flaws and ensure they fit properly. If their condition is question- able, replace them with devices specif- ic to manufacturers criteria. For addi- tional safety, swim with a buddy where possible. Many lone swimmers have encountered difficulty only to be found too late. Whatever your summer plans include, be sure to exercise good com- mon sense and judgment Look First, Think Twice, Choose Smart Should you have any questions regarding fire safety please call me at 905-873-2601 ext. 2115. David Ford is a Public Education Captain at the Halton Hills Fire Protection and Prevention Services. Captain David Ford Safety tips to keep in mind when enjoying the summer