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12 The Canadian Stattesisman ,Bowýranvile,1-ecpmbpr 22. 1976 ýSevtint,' 'Iwo enthanniia1 foav inoAlËon- Ontarlo Sot et y Lea que nquin: A Unique Salety program in Provincial Iarks Program this past summer." ditional concepts, plus a Evan McDiarmid, the On- ig up of established tario Safety League's Outdoor and practices allowed us Recreation Manager, was re- ,and the Canoe-Camving ferring to the League's sev- &g. fffl xg3z,3rgýIklMý 939M ý9Iý-1 > g M4 g -e g M M Wehp orCrsmshldy r M fildwthwrt adfn htvu hg rig ghluheradgo her Th etwseo'desa roe Ke oknRelEtt M'gt . Bo mnile6341 Algoni New Zealand Student Returning "Add fir 'mirl ideas ai to eXDa Extra Police WiII Cost Extra Money quin and Killarney Provincial Parks with a program thatis unique in North America. "'Because- of the League's commitment to the Ministry of Natural Resources to broaden the reach of the program," McDiarmid stated, "the staff was increased so that two teams of canoe safety instruc- tors could operate in two different areas of Algonquin on the same day, providing for the first time in the program canoeing demonstration and instruction every day of the week. " "In addition, we were able to increase the number of time our Unit could assist campers in Killarney and expand the operation into Arrowhead Pro- vincial Park." By creating two instructor temas, the League increased the number of times camp- grounds were served by 66.6 per cent and the number of campers who came under the influence of the Demonstra- tion Unit's safety program was increased by over 70 per cent. In the late spring, Jan and John Duncan, the congenial instructors for the 1975 pro- gram,, took a couple of refresher sessions with the well-known master craftsman Omer Stringer in preparation for the season. Their kno.w- ledge of people and experience, in teaching various age groups brought outstanding leader- ship to the program. The second team of Leslie and Doug Rhude came to the program from a National Canoe School Instructor's Course at Camp Kandalore. Their training, as well as their canoe tripping experience, allowed them to adapt to the Unit's routines quickly and pxpertly. In the early planning stages, it was projected that the program would continue over a nine week period, but because of budgetary re- straints it was cut to a six week time frame. A typical day would find the Duncans assistîng a Park Naturalist on a conducted canoe outing, offering instruc- tion in canoe and camping techniques along the way. In another area of the Park, the Rhudes would conduct morn- ing and afternoon demonstra- tion sessions. Evening hours might fînd the Units at the gram free of charge and aiked us to express their apprecia- tion." But then, that's what a sucec'essful safety program is al] about. It's a co-operative effort. Here's an adult Christmas story from the Ontario Safety League.- The Jones family looked forward to their traditional Christmas holiday party for their friends and relatives. Over the years it had become a highlight of their holiday season. John usually left most of the planning to his wife, but this year he was troubled. A statistic he had read stuck in bis mind--more than a quarter of all fatal automobile acci- dents involve drinking, and almost haîf, of the drivers killed each year had been drinking. What to do about the party? The season to be jolly, a cup of good cheer. People expected it, and John wanted to be hospitable. He talked it over with Ann and they decided that the slogan "Firsta friend, then a host" made sense. After ail, an accident that injured or killed someone on the way home fromn their party would darken their Christmas for the rest of their days. To be a host meant they would serve drinks, but to be a friend meant they would try to keep everyone below the critical level where driving is im- paired. John and Ann agreed on this plan. 1. Since it's a physiological fact that it takes the body aboat one hour to eliminate the alcohol in one drink, the one-for-one rule works--one drink an hour, or one hour before driving for each drink. And an ounce per drink--no doubles. 2. Close the bar (casually, with no moral- izing) an hour before guests were expected to start leav- ing. 3. Have coffee ready when the bar is closed, flot because an fo /te omngYartoou Od n Ne-on regs THE ANAEMEN an staf o W. FRAN REA ETAE )P 23g igS.E. 2339 go m nil OF THE,' SEASON The best of holiday Sgreetings to ail of our Sfine patrons. We look Sforward to continuing Sbusiness from you. GUY SLEBLANC REAL ESTATE LTD. &STAFF 172 King St. E.-623-7461 Bowmanville After almost a year among four Rotarians' families, Rotary exehange student Janet Stewart's familiar face will be missed at club meetings when she returns to Palmerston North, New Zealand on December 27th after a brief trip out west. She recalled some of the morê interesting aspects of her stay in Bowmaânville to the club last Thursday. Algonquin Experience camp 'Many people expressed run by the Y.M.C.A. teaching amazement that the Ministry the art of safe canoeing to of Natural Resources,, the underprivileged young people. Canadian National Sports- "The program could flot be men's Show and the sponsor- maintained without the gener- ing manufacturers would pro- ous support of our sponsors, vide the facilities, finances "MeDiarmid explained. and equipment for the pro- A member of the Regional Police Commission said re- cently tliat Durham taxpayers will have to pay more than $1.5 million every year if 100 new police officers are added to the staff of the Durham Regional Police. Police commissioner Allan Dewar, an Oshawa Regional councillor, stated that the $1.5 million will mean a tax increase of about $20 for every household. The commissioner said last week that part of the extra cost will be due to an arbitration ruling that calîs for two-man police cruisers in the Durham Region. This will cost an estimated $935,000, according to Mr. Dewar and it will mean the hiring of about 55 more police. An estimated 50 extra of- ficers will also be needed, when the Region takes over 138 square miles now patrolled by the OPP. The provincial governmnent bas set March 31 as the deadline for the takeover of extra territory located in Newcastle, Whitby and the region's northern townships. Mr. Dewar said the police commission has asked for an extension of the March 31 deadline but so far there's no word on whether, or not the extension will be given. Mr. Dewar stated that it is unreasonable for the provin- cial government to put such a heavy.load on the taxpayers through the expansion of the regional police force. it would sober anyone up but because it would hold thé guests a littie longer. Time is the only factor on gettîng rid of alcohol. 4. If a guest drinks too much, arrange for some- one for someone else to drive him hom, or caîl a cab. wokn wihyui hgas n oeta g o ilcniu ohnru ihyu parnae MDRA ELETT T. an TF 99Kn S.E 6331 Bo mnil