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/ . oat accidents can be prevented [Bbating is supposed to be fun, ' for most people it is. But year hundreds die in accidents, and many kore are injured. I Hie tragedy of the statistics, to Larry Closson, of Conservation, ivision of Law Enforcement f, is that nearly all boating doits can be prevented. Coast Guard statistics show most boating fatalities are by capsizings and falls 1, Closson said. Most ries and much of the of dollars in property are caused by boating ts resulting from fires explosions. and falls over- account for about 65 of all boating accident " Closson said. "Of all --o fatalities in the nation, bout 88 percent listed drowning s the cause of death, and 75 of those who died did not a personal flotation device PFD) or life jacket. In other QDds, boating fatalities could ^ reduced by 75 percent if would wear a Coast liard-approved PFD whenever they're on the water. Since the law requires a PFD for each person on board, the obvious noralof this story is that a PFD mist be worn to do any goody' Illinois has been lucky in that it has experienced a slight decline in the number of boating fatalities. Only 17 persons drowned as a result of boating accidents last summer, com­ pared to 28 a year earlier. Still, Illinois boaters must wear PFDs and adhere to the rules of safe boating to maintain the trend toward fewer boating deaths, Closson said. Half the injuries and much of the property damage associated with boating accidents result from collisions, according to Closson. Last/"summer in Illinois, 43 of . the 97 reported accidents involved collisions with otherrVessels and another 10 accidents resulted from collisions with fixed objects. Invariably the accidents occurred on nice, clear days with Unlimited visibility. Water conditions were calm, visibility good, and weather clear in well over half the accidents reported to DOC last summer. Yet, the boaters involved often explained that they "just didn't see the other boat" or they "didn't see the other boat until it was too late." The reason for many of these accidents is that exposure to sun, wind, vibration, glare and the noise of operating a boat for three or four hours is very tiring, Closson said. "These stresses may reduce an operator's ability to observe and react nearly as much as being legally intoxicated. If you've also had a few drinks, your abilities will be hampered even more."; ' \ • 4 Of all accidents, fires and explosions are probably the easiest to prevent, Closson said. The root cause is lack of care. Victims of boat accidents usually fail to check their boats for stray fuel vapors after refueling or fail to maintain the fuel systems in working order. "Dont be in a hurry," Closson advised. "Slow down and check for fuel odors before starting engines. Gasoline is a powerful explosive, and it has a very short fuse." Boaters can reduce their chances of becoming a boating accident statistic, just by ob­ serving a few safety rules Closson said. "Wear your PFD, keep your weight low in an open boat, smell for fuel vapors, maintain your boat in good operating condition and stay alert," he said. "Then show courtesy and consideration, and boating will be as fun for everyone as it is supposed to be." Properly package film for mailing It's summer at the 1984 )lympic Games and a spectator ises a self-mailer inserted in her Sunday paper to send un­ developed film to a processing louse that promises her prompt, eliable service. What this person, like millions otether amateur photographers, may not realize is that the postal service relies mi proper packaging and Careful addressing of mailed film to ensure the customer receives the iservcice he or she has been promised. "'It's too bad", sayd McHenry Postmaster LeRoy Smith, "That thousands of rolls of film wind up in 'dead letter' offices an- naully because they are poorly packaged or carelessly ad­ dressed." As film packaging must be handled several times before it reaches its destination, the quality of packaging makes a big difference in the packages safe arrival. Smith recommends the following mailing tips for film: Wherever possible, use the envelope supplied by the film processing companies. If none is available, make sure the en­ velope you use is big enough and strong enough to carry your film safely through the mail. The processor's address and your return address should appear, accurately and legibly, on the outside of the envelope. But equally important, tape your name and address to the film roll or cartridge itself, so it can be returned to you should it get separated from the en­ velope. And if you're mailing photos instead of film, it's a good idea to put your name and ad­ dress on the back of each. That's also good for your own historical record many years later. "And remember", Post­ master Smith advises, "proper postage and zip code help avoid delays." |HiOOR to ceiling stores SUMMER SIZZLING you COUP WIN!!! JACUZZI GAS GRILL See what's cooking at The Floor To Ceiling Store and register to win a Jacuzzi Grill HOT BUYS THROUGHOUT THE STORG PLUS 10 OFF FOR CASH KITCHEN CABINETS jjyjC- PLUS CUSTOM OPTION*! FREE 'Your choice of one: • TRASH BASKET CABINET • LEADED GLASS OOOR • WINE RACK • APPLIANCE GARAGE Here's another sizzling idea -- FREE Steaks. Come in and register to win 1 of 4 $50 MEAT CERTIFICATES lor fine beef from Jone's Locker Service, Woodstock. Drawing* htld July 16. No purchat* necessary. GRASS! CARPET Indoor- Outdoor in green only WALLPAPER Buy 1-3 rolls o! the same style and get a FREE ROLL Look for the tags! 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The new rules will also clarify the relationship between hazardous and non-hazardous waste regulations. In the rulemaking proposal to the board, the Illinois EPA developed general operating standards applicable for all waste management facilities and specific standards apo pUcable to hazardous and non-- hazardous landfills including I: general municipal refuse sites. ? Proposed standards cover, landfill design and operation,! operating plans and records,: special waste analysis, security; measures, contingency plan­ ning, preparedness and - prevention, groundwater: monitoring, personnel training,; inspection and closure; requirements. HEARIWORM & FLEA SEASON IS HEREI McHenry Animal Hospital is currently offering a 20% Sr. Citixen Discevnt on all routine medical and laboratory procedures! Is your pet up to date on vaccinations, heartworm checks and parasite exam? Ask about our current flea and heatworm control programs. McHENRY ANIMAL HOSPITAL 306 N. 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