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=< Sr " od Be TW a A NT SEAT A Se POA --- Lo EOL Pel wr. ZN Ts Bro a = R32 OPP Golden Helmets start tour OPP Commissioner Harold Graham is pleased to announce that the Ontario Provincial Police Motor- cycle Precision Team, "The Golden Helmets", will commence their fall tour following the Labor Day week-end. For the first time, fhe motorcycles used in the precision ride this year are 1000 cc, 350 kg Kawasaki Police Specials. They are equipped with two-way radios, electronic sirens, flashing and revolving red - lights, and first aid kits. They are the same machines used on regular traffic patrol. The Golden Helmets team was formed in 1963 and has 18 members including its own commentator, All of the riders are experienced regular OPP motorcycle patrol officers selected on a voluntary basis. They are temporarily relieved of their normal patrol work during their exhibition schedule. Under the direction of Assistant Commissioner J.S. Kay of the -OPP Traffic Division the Golden Helmets have demonstrated their expert riding skill at many fairs and exhibitions across the province. The team has also taken part in a number of major parades: Canadian National Exhibition, Bur- lington's "Sound of Music Festival", Niagara Grape and Wine Festival, where it received top -honours, and various agricultural fairs and Santa Claus parades. A regular participant in the Grey Cup Parade, the team has 'been- scheduled for yet another. appearance this year. Although the team usually limits its appearances to the Fall months, the team joined 'the R.C.M.P. Musical Ride and performed at John Abbott College, in Ste. Anne de Bellevue, Montreal, at their sixth annual Police Symposium on May 8 for a crowd of 40,000. -° During this year's Repub- lican party. convention, the motorcycle unit teamed up with the Ontario Provincial Police "Pipes and Drums' as a special feature in the Windsor, Ontario, "Ontario - Yours to Explore" exhibit. ~ OPP motorcycles play an important role on Ontario's highways particularly in the south. Mobility is their biggest asset, bringing first aid and assistance through lines of waiting traffic to the scene of an accident. The - precision perfor-' mance is just that. It should not be construed as trick or stunt riding. Each 30-minute performance is based on numerous intricate maneu- vers, split-second timingand highly developed riding skill. The team undergoes special training for several weeks and continues practis- ing between events to main- tain the perfection necessary for the precise performan- ces. Some of the maneuvers are: Salute formation, sirigle introduction, review drive past, criss cross, single and double weaves, small .and large figure eights, continuing link, thread the needle, the wheel, reverse circle, triple reverse circle, interchange and file, finale' formation and final salute - forming letters O P P. Steve Mowatt of Scugog Island is a' --mnember--of=the= OPP--Golden--Helmets: - Ms li precision riding team and will be taking part in demonstrations across the province this fall. Steve is a fourteen -. year veteran of the force having spent 12 of those years on motorcycles and has been a member of the famed riding team for the past three seasons. The 18 members of the Golden Helmet squad will make a brief stop in Port Perry on Friday, October 3rd The team will present a special . performance on Friday, August 22, 1980 at 11:15 a.m, at the Canadian Forces Base in Downsview and so conclude their train- ing exercises, Members will return. to. their respective detachment for regular highway patrol and regroup after Labour Day, to per- form at various fall fairs. Their first performance will be held at Renfrew on September 3rd and 4th, The OPP Precision Team will appear at 12 locations across Southern Ontario during the 1980 tour: Renfrew Fall Fair, Ren- frew - September 3 and 4. , Prince Edward County Fall Fair, Picton - Septem- ber 5 and 6. Peel Agricultural Fall Fair, Brampton - September 12. . Fergus Agricultural Suessty: Fergus - September Modney Agricultural Society, Rodney - September - 16 and 17. : Trenton Centennial Year, Trenton - September 20. Caledonia - Agricultural Fair, Caledonia - September ¥ 25 and. 26. Milton * Agricultural Fall rainy Milton - September 27. « ~~Markham'Fall Fair; Mark- - ham - October 3 and 4. Kawartha Downs Race- way, Peterborough - October "# 4 Elmvale Fall Fair, Elm- vale - October 11. Rockton Fall Fair, Rock- ton - October 13. IN OSHAWA TUESDAY SEPT. 9 THURSDAY SEPT.11 TUESDAY SEPT. 16 6:30-9:00 P.M. EVENING REGISTRATION FOR EXTENSION COURSES DURHAM Expand literacy program to Port Perry The Adult Basic Education program ("Project Read') offered in Oshawa by the Durham Board of Education earlier this year to help those who are unable to read or write or who have difficulties with these subjects, is to be expanded and the number of classes increased this fall. In order to accomodate those who have shown an interest in participating in the program and the many others who would benefit, classes will be held as foll- ows beginning at the end of September: G.L. Roberts-C.V.IL.," Osh- awa, Tuesday and Thursday evenings; Oshawa Public Library, Wednesday or Whitby Thursday; Whitby Public Library, Wednesday' sPort Perry High School, Wednest day. According to the Move- ment for Canadian Literacy a great many adults are in need of this basic reading course, but it is only with the co-operation of the public that they can be identified. If you have a friend or relative who might be inter- ested in participating in this program, call 571-3770 to register or for information. A major factor in the success of .the program has "been the volunteer tutors who assist the teachers in instructing the students; more are needed. If you can help at any of the above locations for one, two-hour period a week, call 576-4600 DURHAM ROAD 8, R.R.*1, PORT PERRY, ONT. 985-7890 JR.I. STORAGE LTD. UNITS ARE RENTING SPACE TO SMALL BUSINESSES. extension 210 by September 15. All you need is a degree of patience and an ability to read. 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