Halton Hills Newspapers

Acton Free Press (Acton, ON), May 12, 1971, p. 25

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What Campers Can Do to Help Save Environment Lovers of the Great Out doors should recall that true love requires as well as Take and DonU With so many families discovering the Oreat Out doors for first time Its necessary for everyone to re view the dos and donts or camping enjoyment A camping guide not only lists sites where recognized campgrounds may be found It also lists regulations any fees and stations for refuel ing bottled gas containers and disposal of wastes Second possible use the listed campsites Theyre located and planned to do the best Job of providing for your familys enjoyment without adversely affecting the ecology of the Out doors Third If you select your own campsite off any desig nated campground remem ber that you automatically take on added responsibili ties Bo sure youre not tres passing And remember to leave your site as you would like to find It But theres more to meeting your share of the outdoors obligation than Just making sure you dont leave trash behind For Instance the thought ful camper doesnt leave his garbage behind In a pit or strewn on the ground He takes his garbage away in an appropriate container and discards it at a refuse sta tion Thoughtful Camper The thoughtful camper avoids causing soil erosion Open fires for example leave a permanent ring on the ground destroying tho grass and leave an open Invitation to further care lessness by the next camper The recreational vehicle Is intended to be a boon to family contact with the outdoors The driver who spins his wheels and leaves ruts In the soil Is mishandling both his vehicle and his role In the ecological cycle And he must remember that park ing a truck or trailer In des ignated gravel or asphalt- covered grounds saves one from carelessly killing vege tation that otherwise would be cut off from the Great Outdoors sun rays Someone once said that the Great Outdoors Is Moth er Natures living room When you go to visit her be a thoughtful camper take along your company man ners INSTANT BREAKFAST Mix your pancakes at home and take them along In plas tic storage containers At the campsite simply pour them onto the sizzling griddle and your breakfast Is ready in an Instant OUTDOOR PROTECTION Outdoor utility Items from shotgun shells to fish ing equipment are always In need of protection from dampness Plastic storage containers provide a prac tical answer to a wide variety of utility needs Sealtight Tupperware Square Rounds arc Ideal for keeping damp ness and rust away from outdoor gear a Guioe to esseivnaL vacanoN Tiiuie can caae CUP THIS FORM Take It with you when you drive your car Into the shop lor Its Inspec tion Check oft each entry In the boxes you dis cuss with your favorite service technician what needs to be done Qlve him enough time to do a good lob for you Dont wait until the last minute TUNEUP Be3t way to insure carefree I 1 summer driving Includes new spark plugs I I Check points condenser rotor distributor I I cap carburetor automatic choke coil and wiring ANTIPOLLUTION To reduce harmful r I emissions Check and service PCVvalve I emission recycling units Replace air oil I I and gas filters ELECTRICAL IGNITION POWER SYSTEM 1 Power to keep you on the go Check I battery cables and terminals Test voltage regulator starter and generator or alternator Re place blown fuses COOLING SYSTEM To provide a com fortable ride inspect radiator and coolant I levels Check and adjust Ian and pulley I belts all hoses and connections Service thermo stat and air conditioning unit EXHAUST SYSTEM For proper emission control Inspect manifold muffler tail pipes LUBRICATION To Insure long life of vital parts Change crankcase oil Grease all vital moving parts Check transmission fluid BRAKES TIRES AND STEERING To in sure safe driving Check all five tires tor wear Balance rotate and align wheels I Service master cylinder check fluid level and adjust brake shoes Inspect steering linkage AND WIPERS To make sure you can see where youre going and others can see you Check headlights tall tights Atop lights directional flashers and interior light ing Check wiper arm tension blade wear and windshield cleaning fluid ID Toys for Kids Essential On VacationTrip Theres no end to the op portunities for fun In tho outdoors especially for youngsters For them every thicket and stream presents a new challenge Children explore discover and learn in Americas sum mer playgrounds The experience leaves them asking to return to the out doors again and again Toys arc special compan ions to children wherever they may go They provide a helping hand for Mom and Dad on camping trips While work ing around the campsite on the cooking and cleaning chores toys keep young sters safely occupied full of laughter and out of the working while parents go about keeping the camp ing locale In order Three Important factors In Judging the ability of a toy to be useful during a Journey arc Its compatibility with the youngster the durability of the toy and safety Toys that have special meaning to your child should certainly be included How ever if the plaything Is very fragile or small enough to be misplaced and possibly lost encourage substitutes A toy lost in the outdoors means the loss of a special friend to a child Rugged plastic toys are Ideal for outdoor recreation On the way to the camp ground they provide plenty of entertainment for chil dren riding In an autos back scat Toughness a trademark of plustic toys They are made to handle the rough tumble treatment children give them Drop cm toss em dunk them In a creek and plastic toys will not only withstand the punishment but be ready for even more Plastic toys are as durable as the outdoors Is rugged The Acton Free Press Wednesday May B7 Safety cannot be over looked In filling up a childs toy chest for an outdoors trip Plastic toys have easy to manipulate smooth sur faced parts that avoid cut ting or scratching Attitude is the key to accidents When you drive you have the choice of helping to create 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