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I 6 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Monday, December 23, 1996 Right Attitude Contributes To Safe Holiday Driving Most of the country has already already received its first dusting of snow this season, while many areas are already in the throes of another Canadian winter. And with the arrival of winter comes the hazards of negotiating negotiating ice and snow covered roads. According to Ross Bentley, chief instructor of the Labatt Road Scholarship, a nationally acclaimed in-car, advanced driving program, the key to safe winter motoring is having the right attitude. In conducting research that led to the creation of the Labatt Road Scholarship, Bentley learned that if every driver had one more second to react, 80 percent of all crashes would be avoided. "It's critical that drivers adopt the right attitude when trying to find that extra second, and that starts with never driving driving impaired," says Bentley, a Vancouver native who has competed on the Indy Car circuit. circuit. "We teach drivers the skills necessary to gain that extra-second extra-second required to avoid most crashes. However, when alcohol enters the driving equation equation there is absolutely no way to gain that advantage." So, in addition to skipping that glass of "holiday cheer", Bentley has compiled the following following tips to help you gain that elusive second of reaction time this winter: • Make sure to brush ALL the snow off your car. That includes includes the hood, roof and trunk so loose snow won't blow back on your windows. • Contrary to what you might have learned, the nine o'clock and three o'.clock position is the preferred steering wheel grip of all advanced driving schools. It's comfortable and affords the most steering movement in an emergency. • Always keep a safe distance between the vehicle ahead of you and never tailgate. • Always look down the road for possible trouble spots because because you can't react to what you haven't seen. Also, check all three mirrors regularly. • Never try to stop by pumping pumping or slamming your brakes. Celebrate a safe and warm holiday season with family and friends. Many thanks for your valued patronage. Management and staff of ooper's Jewellers Ltd. Your Family Jewellers Since 1945 39 King St. W„ Bowmanville Tel. 623-5747 i i ,-JISHING JT YOUA WEALTH OF HAPPINESS AT CHRISTMAS May you eqjoy the riches of love, family, friends and good health this holiday season. We consider your kind patronage to be our greatest asset and look forward to growing together In the year to come. from the staff of Vellri Complex, 68 King Si. I:,Bowmanville 623-2504 ©j.p. Squeeze hard, but back off on the brake if your wheels lock. This is called "threshold braking" braking" and it requires practice. • If you find yourself skidding skidding in a turn, don't touch the brakes at all. Instead, take your foot off the accelerator and look to where you want to go. Turning the wheel further can also cause you to lose more traction, so less steering is better. better. • If something gets in your way and you can't stop in time, apply threshold braking and steer around the obstacle. Be sure you brake before you steer and make certain your wheels are unlocked before making your move. • When all else fails, pick an escape route that will do the least damage to yourself and those around you. In a choice of lesser evils, a snow-filled ditch is usually much softer than an oncoming truck. If you're interested in learning learning more about the Labatt Road Scholarship visit the La- bait World Wide Web site at www.labatt.com. Sea Cadets Hold Annual Awards Ceremony On December 17th, the Royal Canadian Sea Cadets in Bowmanville held their annual annual Ship's Company Dinner and awards ceremony at the Baseline Community Centre. Centre. Among the highlights of the evening were speeches by five cadets who recalled their memorable experiences attending cadet summer camp in British Columbia and Ontario. The five speakers are pictured above with Lieutenant Mike Carter (left). The cadets include: P.O. 2 Andrea Adamson, P.O. 2 Greg Koenderman, P.O. 2 Katherine McNicoll, P.O. 1 Grant Gushulak and A/C Andrew Yule. Tips on Jump Starting Your Car If your battery's dead, you'll either hear a metallic clicking sound when starting the car or absolutely nothing at all. Before Before you go looking for jumper cables, consider whether your battery fluid is frozen. This happens in extremely cold weather and can cause an explosion explosion if you attempt to give it a boost. If you suspect your battery fluid is frozen, call a service station for assistance. Take your time when jump- starting a car. You'll need someone with a charged battery battery who's willing to give you a boost and a pair of jumper cables. The two cars should be close enough together so the cables can reach between them but far enough apart so that an electrical current can't pass through them. Make sure the ignition is turned off, the parking break is on and the gear shift is cither in neutral or park in both vehicles. vehicles. Check that the voltage of each car battery is the same. If not, don't jump it. Then, take off the caps from the dead battery. battery. A damp cloth placed over the top of the battery will reduce reduce any gases or fumes that could be explosive. Identify the positive terminals terminals on both car batteries. They arc red and marked by an abbreviation abbreviation such as "+", "pos" or "p". Using one cable, attach one end to the positive terminal terminal of the dead battery and then the other end to the positive terminal of the car with the charged battery. With the other other cable, connect one end to the charged negative terminal. Junior Farmers Make Donation IS LOOKING GOOD! Everything's set for a beautiful season, And we're proud to be part of the reason. We've been awaiting the chance for quite awhile, To tell you how much wc like your stylet With Best Wishes To Our Many Good Friends Penny, Joanne, Slieriy, Tanya and Nancy The Cutting Post 29 Scugog Street, Bowmanville 623-4551 ©j.p. Were DELIVERING OUR BEST WISHES Ho.„ho...hope your season is loaded with cheer. from all of us at Hampton 263-8369 euj Be careful that the metal clamps at cither ends of the cables don't touch. Pul the remaining end of the second cable to a clean un- painted part of the engine in the car with the dead battery. As you do litis, be careful not to lean over the dead battery. The cable should be at least 50 cm from the battery. Don't connect the cable from one negative terminal to the other or you're liable to generate generate sparks that could ignite the gases and fumes around the battery. When the connections are completed, have the person with the charged battery start their car first. Then start your own. Remove the cables in the reverse order in which you put them on. Give your engine a while to run and recharge itself before driving anywhere. Follow up on your car as soon as you can. Talk to someone someone from a garage or car dealership dealership about your battery. The jump-start is merely a quick fix and you may need a replacement. replacement. "7 lOH ClWJXfo/ The promise of the season is light. The hope of the season is peace. Our wish for your holiday is happiness. Merry Christmas'. The Veltri Group and Harmony Creek Golf Centre a 1 On December 17th, 1996, Dave Tamblyn (left), president president of the Durham East Junior Farmers, presented a cheque for $200 to the Sea Cadets of Bowmanville. Accepting Accepting the donation is Rae Abemethy (right). Mr. Tamblyn Tamblyn asked that the funds go to support the cadets' summer summer camp program. Catch The Spirit! We'd like to join you and your family In giving tlutnks to the Lord for his many kind blessings during this holiest of seasons, as well as offer our thanks to you, our good friends and neighbors. Uft Mai's War Bill, Wendy, Don, Jane, Derrick and Jim 35 Temperance Street, Bowmanville IV - ..."And To All A Good Night!" Here's hoping all your dreams come true this holiday season. Merry Christmas, everyonel mother mod Custom Draperies and Interiors 34B King SI. W. -- 623-2826 -- Bowmanville Ensure Packages Are Poperly Packed And Addressed United Parcel Service Canada Ltd. (UPS) - the shipping expert expert - will be delivering millions millions of packages worldwide during the 3 1/2 weeks between between the end of November and Christmas. Susan Borlot of UPS Canada offers the following tips to help ensure that packages reach their destinations safe and sound during the busy holiday holiday season. Choosing a box - The outer box should be large enough to fit the package plus two inches of cushioning material around each item. If 'the box is not new, it should be strong enough to do the job and can stand up to being stacked with other boxes. Make sure there are no creases, tears, punctures or old labels, and the flap should be intact. Protect it inside - Use bubble bubble pack, foam-in-place, corrugated corrugated dividers or, for lighter packages, wadded newspaper to protect against shock that occurs when packages come in contact with each other or other other hard surfaces. And while you're packing the box, it's important important to place a duplicate mailing label inside the carton, in case the outside label is lost or damaged. Seal it up securely - Use heavy duty, pressure sensitive plastic or nylon-reinforced tape. Don't use masking or cellophane cellophane tape. And never wrap cartons in paper or tic them with string, as they can cause your package to get caught in machinery and delay its delivery. delivery. Label properly - The mailing mailing label must include the complete complete name and address including including the postal code. If necessary, make sure to put the business name, apartment of floor number. Pay extra attention attention to making sure that all the information is correct. Ship as early as possible - Catalogue shoppers must remember remember that orders may take a day or two to process before being shipped. Special Tips for Specific Items: • Breakable items, including glass and ceramic, need extra packaging. Always use bubble pack around the item and place in a separate box inside the packing box. When shipping your favourite holiday treats, place them inside a smaller box or container and surround them with adequate packing material. This will help to avoid shifting during transit. • Electronic equipment should be shipped in its original original packaging, surrounded by additional cushioning materials, materials, and placed inside a larger box. If you open the box con-, taining the gift before shipping, be sure to repack it exactly the way it was. • Soft items, such as clothing and toys, should also be shipped in a roomy carton with protective wrap. Do not ship the gift-wrapped package in brown paper. This wiI|,not provide provide adequate protection. UPS, the world's largest package distribution company and sponsor of the 1996 Centennial Centennial Olympic Games, employs employs 5,900 people in Canada, and provides services to more than 200 countries and territories. territories. Each year, UPS delivers more than 3.1 billion packages and documents worldwide. Sweet Holiday Qneetinq& We just want to chime in with best wishes, and express our thanks to you for making our year a ringing success! from all of us at Gus's Wallpaper World 65 King St. E. Bowmanville 623-6981 4 ? j i Merry Tidings, One and All! Our hearts are always open to extend our thoughts of thanks for your kind patronage. Wc do so value your support. from Management and Staff of ROYAL BANK Bowmanville Conrticc 55 King St. E. 1405 King St. E. | 623-4471 576-5521 I 1 - t t t ®jA % 7ft 7ft 7ft 7ft f I I T