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RT 8 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, June 9, 1987 Random Jottings (From page 6) It's hard to put a dollar-value on a 'motherhood' issue like helping the handicapped, but personally I think that the thousands of dollars spent on projects like these might well be used in other areas to make them feel 'like the rest of us.' As one child confined to a wheelchair once said *'I just - ~ wish that people wouldn't pity me, and would treat me like any other person.' This kind of special project for the handicapped serves only to emphasize that "they are indeed different.' And that is just what they don't want! HYATT LEGAL SERVICES THE AFFORDABLE ALTERNATIVE IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS * TRADEMARKS * UNCONTESTED DIVORCE * SIMPLE WILLS * CREDIT RELIEF * BUSINESS REGISTRY & INCORPORATION * LANDLORD - TENANT DISPUTES ' SMALL ( LAIMS & CiviL C "QURT SMA BUSINESS C ONSULTING pHONE 434-7312 FOR APPOINTMENT K MART PLAZA 355 SIMCOE ST. SOUTH, OSHAWA Member independent © segs! GG ube tar 4 Better Bur ess Hues i id An evening with . FAMILY BROWN 'in CONCERT & DANCE Oakwood Community Centre SATURDAY; JUNE 13th, 1987 8:30 PM to 1 AM Sponsored by the Oakwood Fair Board. " - Tickets $8.00 Advance; $10.00 at the Door. Available at Irwin Smith and Seagrave Store. Boaters warned about dangers of refueling hort Boaters have been blown into the water when dangerous refuelling habits sparked gasoline explosions, say experts involved in a province- wide safety campaign. "Just knowing the proper way to refuel isn't good enough, you've got to put the knowledge to use," says Bob Clendining. Fuels Safety Direc- tor for the Ontario Ministry of Con- sumer & Commercial Relations (MCCR). "In our experience, these explosions often involve people who've been around boats for many years. They get careless and, unfory tunately, that carelessness can lead to serious injury or property damage." Failure to ensure gasoline fumes - are cleared out of the bilges is the most common cause of explosions following refuelling, Clendining explains. The Canadian Coast Guard sets out an eight-step process to follow when refuelling boats with gasoline. * Moor the boat securely. * Shut off engines; make sure all passengers are ashore. * Don't smoke; extinguish all open flames; close all windows & hatches. * Take portable tanks ashore. * Don't use electrical switches. * Ground nozzle against filler pipe; don't overfill. * Wipe up any spillage; turn on bilge blower for at least five minutes. * Check for vapor odors. The proper method for refuelling boats is only one of many topics covered in an extensive safety pro- gram operated by the Coast Guard's Search & Rescue Prevention Department. The federal team works with marine; organizations, schools & safety leagues throughout the coun- try in attempts to educate boaters. Staff are available to make presen- tations to. interested groups across Ontario & the Prevention Depart- ment also operates a Courtesy Smal: Vessel Exarhination Program involving free, on-board safety inspections. Officials are stressing the impor- tance of filling out Sail Plans giving details about the boat, passengers, "destinations, route & schedule. They also encourage mariners to check mechanical gear thoroughly before leaving dock. - In 1985, the Canadian Coast Guard responded to 7,000 distress calls. More than 30 per cent of those - rescues involved vessels that had broken down due to problems with poorly maintained motors. A number of publications pro- moting safe boating practices are available through the department, including a comprehensive hand- book called the Safe Boating Guide. "The Boating Guide is probably the best single publication available on this topic," says Staff Sergeant David Moores of the Ontatio Provin- Pot luck luncheon by Luella Graham On Monday May 25 the Port Perry Hospital Ladies Auxiliary held their meeting with 23 members present. The president opened the meeting 'with all' repeating the Auxiliary prayer in unison, and she then read a good poem. "Are you An Active 2 LOCATIONS COLD CUT CENTRE ioc & BARE SHOP CHOOSE FROM Polish Sausage Sliced Bacon Deli Ham y 'FROM-OUR BAKE SHOR: Bran Muffins Hot Dog Buns Farmer S Sausage (sweet or hot) Ib 1 DO Ib. 1. 49 Ib. 1 99 .1.99 . 1.49 2 LOCATIONS FOR YOUR SHOPPING CONVENIENCE 180 Queen St. - Port Perry PHONE 985-2818 5 Points Mall - Oshawa PHONE 725-3834 at Auxiliary meeting Member?' This being our Annual Meeting all officers reports were given and ac- cording to them we have had a very worthwhile year. Bonnie Gerrow, reported 5 boys and 3 girls arrived at the hospital since our last meeting. Mr. Brown was with us, and was asked to speak and he said after hearing all the reports, he'was sure we had been a busy group and very pleased with our contributions. We were also pleased to hear from Joan Godley, Adult Co-ordinator. Under new business, there is a bus trip coming up on June 9, anyone in- "terested, please get in touch with Clara Warren, phone 985-8515. The fall conference is being held in Peterboro, date to be set later. The election of officers then took place with Mrs: Elaine Buchanan being elected as president for the next year. Ladies please remember our June meeting will be June 15, with a pot luck luncheon, followed by an auc- tion. This being held at 12 o'clock at the hospital. Sounds like a good time ladies. so hope to see you all out. ~ * \ Ne BEST PICTURE WHLLIAM HURT MAREE MATTIN I'S) \ Burt Saganman 68 Water St. Port Perry, cial Police-Force which operates a fleet of 106 patrol vessels to enforce numerous boating regulations. "We're very concerned about safe boating & particularly the consump- tion of alcohol on board." Statistics compiled by the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) list alcohol as a factor in more than 40 per cent of the 106 boating fatalities that occurred in Ontario in 1985. Whether alcohol was a factor or not, in at least 75 per cent of the deaths, the victims were not wearing life jackets. Don't Rock Thé Boat, an MNR publication listing important safety tips, is also cited .by Moores as a valuable acquisition. Responsibility for the regulations & guidelines affecting Ontario's one million recreational boats is shared by many organizations, even beyond the OPP, MNR & the Coast Guard. However, these three groups can handle most questions on boating safety or help find someone who can. For copies of Don't Rock The Boat, contact the Ministry of Natural Resources Public Infor tion Centre, Room 1640, Whitney Block, 99 Wellesley St. W., Toronto, Ontario M7A 1W3. Residents with questions about Ministry boating safety programs should call 416-965-3238. All safety-related inquiries for the Coast Guard should go through the Search & Rescue Prevention line ---- 416-831-2300. For information about OPP ac- tivities contact the nearest detach- ment office. NOTICE CUSTOMERS NORM JAMEN SALES & SERVICE 168 Brock Street West, Uxbridge, Ontario LOC 1KO (416) 852-6133 will righ be stocking a full line of all popular ~ ESSO Lubricants for area farmers. Norm James will also be taking payments from customers on behalf of DICK MARSHALL FUELS LTD. & ESSO. PETROLEUM For delivery of Furnace Oil, Stove Oil, Diesel and Gasoline CALL DICK MARSHALL FUELS R.R. 3; Newmarket, Ontario L3Y 4W1 NEWMARKET 895-2222 (Area Code 416) 1-800-263-3286 (Area Code 705) 1-800-263-3259 [ER lS