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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1995-07-05, Page 11Eye on the ball Brussels PeeWee Joel Kellington uses total concentration to make sure this hit doesn't get away from him. Kellington blasted it into the catcher who made the snag for an out at home. Blyth scores on penalty shot SHARP DEALS ON QUALITY - CLEAN READY-TO-GO USED CARS Great Savings on These Used Cars & Trucks. 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Craig Hardwoods Ltd. 519-526-1220 Multiple sclerosis usually strikes people aged 20 to 40, in the prime of their lives. Multiple Sclerosis SOCIETY OF CANADA 1-800-268-7582 THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JULY 5, 1995. PAGE 11. Plan attack on summer vampires Continued from page 10 Egli up left wing to sneak number 7 past the keeper, then Courtney went to work to notch another for Blyth with some help from Egli and Cowan. John Eric Pardys set up Cowan for a hard shot to again beat the keeper. Pardys got one of his own as Egli and Van Amersfoort put his in the clear. Egli, Kochis and Ansley To spread the word about the importance of water safety, the Molson Take Care team will tour cottage country in Ontario, conducting free personal watercraft clinics throughout the summer. Sponsored by Molson Breweries and the Ontario Marina Operators Association (OMOA), the clinics will be conducted by the Molson Take Care team at major recrea- tional events throughout Ontario from May 8 to Sept. 4. The Take Care team will provide in-depth, on-water instruction and guidelines on the safe and proper operation of personal watercraft. The team will distribute educational tip cards and other instructional materials at the clinics and marinas. Endorsed by the Canadian Watercraft Training Centre, the Molson Take Care on the Water campaign reminds boaters and cottagers of the importance of the responsible use of alcohol when enjoying the waterways. The Take Care team, led by John Dixon, Co-ordinator of the program for Molson and a Certified Personal Watercraft Instructor, will take the Molson Take Care Chevrolet Suburban and Bombardier Sea-Doo GTSs to water-related events throughout Ontario to demonstrate the safe operation of personal watercraft. "The Molson Take Care program has an important role to play in increasing public awareness and understanding of personal water- craft safety," says Mary Lou McLauchlan, Manager of Communications and Community Relations, Molson Breweries, Ontario Division. "The health and safety of the public and the responsible use of alcohol are very maneuvered the ball in pro fashion to set Van Amersfoort up for her second of the game. Late in the game Blyth was awarded a penalty shot due to a hand ball in the goal crease which Dan Haak took and put a powerful shot past the keeper to end the scoring. Blyth's next game is July 5 in Goderich at 7 p.m. Come out and support the young athletes. important to Molson. We want to reach as many people as we can with our message of safety and responsibility." OMOA President Ken MacDonald says the increasing popularity of personal watercraft everywhere makes the Molson Take Care on the Water safety education program more important than ever. "The ease of operating personal watercraft is being discovered by people of all ages," MacDonald says. "Since personal watercraft are considered boats, it is important for riders to be aware of safe handling practices as well as the rules and regulations of the waterway." In addition to its financial support of the Molson Take Care clinics, the OMOA will distribute Molson tip cards to its members. The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) will also distribute the program's educational materials. The OMOA is a 500-member organization dedicated to improv- ing the recreational boating industry by providing superior service to boaters and helping them enjoy their boats in a safe and responsible manner. To complement the Take Care on the Water program, Molson will team up with CKCO-Television and the Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons to launch the "Be a Responsible Boater" program, a public education campaign that addresses the issue of drowning and boating. Tip cards can be obtained by calling the Molson Consumer Information Line at 1-800-565- 8800, or by writing to: Take Care on the Water, Molson Breweries, 4100 Yonge Street, Suite 200, Toronto, Ontario. M2P 2E6.. Summer weather finally has its foothold and with it comes the annual exodus to the outdoors, as millions get back into golfing, camping or evenings at the neighborhood ball park or soccer pitch. But as Canadians flock to playing fields all across the country, so do masses of mosquitoes and black flies, ready and waiting to cut into the action. Well known mosquito expert, Dr. Gord Surgeoner, believes choosing a protection strategy skewed to the activity can make or break hours of bug-free enjoyment. If a camping weekend is in the plans, for example, Dr. Surgeoner advises that equipment to be inspected before hitting the traffic- congested highways. "A trailer door that doesn't quite close, or a small tear in the tent is an invitation for mosquitoes to come beckoning," he says. "Choosing a prospective campsite should not be taken lightly, he adds. "Picking a breezy site away from stagnant water and a spot that allows for maximum sunlight will help reduce biting intensity." Once dusk arrives, a smoldering fire at the campsite, as long as someone is watching over it, will do more to ward off biting bugs than a bug zapper. Very few of the insects electrocuted are mosquitoes according to Dr. Surgeoner's tests. "While the snap, crackle and pop may offer psychological comfort, the majority of insects zapped are likely to be non-biting," he says. If catching a pickerel dinner is on the agenda, consider that preferred fishing habitats are also home to hoards of vampires waiting in the wings for an unsuspecting host. It's also advisable for fishing enthusiasts to dress for the bugs, not just the weather. Light-colored clothing with high necklines and snug cuffs will reduce potential exposure. And as much as the tackle box should be stocked up with extra hooks, lures and fishing line, household remedies such as bath oils and vitamin B and gadgets like sonic repellers, are best left at home. Dr. Surgeoner has conducted efficacy tests on many items that make repellency claims, and the basis of his sound advice is to resist gimmicks and hearsay. He suggests sticking to tried and true repellents which are registered by a government PCP number found conveniently on the label. Although commonly overlooked until it's too late --.golfing can place people in equally precarious biting bug traffic. With the prospect of tens of thousands of mosquitoes lurking in the woods, searching for misdirected balls brings new definition to the term hazard. Even out in open fairways, Dr. Surgeoner explains that ponds and streams, typical of many course layouts, also make prime mosquito and black fly territory. All things considered then, it's best to schedule a game during the middle of the day to avoid peak biting hours. For hikers, the major pest of concern are ticks. Dr. Robbin Lindsay, a University of Guelph entomologist with a specialty in tick research, says, "Although not a major concern for most regions in Canada, travellers to the USA should take, precautions. Left undetected, tick bits can be extremely serious." The majority of the 70,000 cases of Lyme Disease reported in the U.S. in the last decade are from the northeastern states. In two of the most endemic areas, Suffolk County and Westchester, New York, residents can be at risk in their own backyards. For vacationers, campgrounds and trails present the greatest risk of exposure. Dr. Lindsay adds that "in fact it's the black legged tick, not the deer tick, that is responsible for transmitting the pathogen that causes Lyme Disease." Ticks do not fly or jump, but rather attach themselves to people as they walk through low brush or long grass, he adds. In known tick areas, a defensive strategy will give you peace of mind. Protection starts by wearing light-colored socks to help spot ticks and by tucking in pant legs into socks to reduce the risk of tick entry. Never go barefoot and be sure to protect yourself with a maximum-strength repellent. Closer to home, where the action may be played out at the neighborhood park or in the backyard, steps can be taken to manage biting bugs. In these situations, personal repellents developed for lighter bug conditions are best. Although there's a tendency to be less vigilant as the summer progresses, don't be caught off guard. Adapting your defensive strategy for different outdoor pursuits will go a long way to keeping biting bugs on the side- lines. Team tours Ont. to spread the word on water safety