HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1998-07-22, Page 20Beauty at a distance
A beautiful knitted portrait of artist Debbie New's
grandmother greeted patrons of Bainton Gallery in Blyth
when they attended the July 17 opening of the two-person
show. New's soft knitted creations contrast with the sharp
edge to the metal sculptures designed by Saree Marais in
the exhibit Polarized Textures. Viewing the artwork is
Ilene Burke of London, left, and Hilda Schellenberger
Stratford.
MNR extends deadline
for validation tag draw
Rip Off Ron
will graduate on
July 27 to the
BIG 50
Goderich Rotary Club
ON THE SQUARE, GODERICH
Saturday, July 25, 1998
1:00 Dm - 1:00 am Car Registration $5.00
STREET DANCE
9:00 pm - 1:00 am
6Mtn rinl
Eddie and the Edsels
REFRESHMENT
TENT
3:00 pm - 1:00 am
FOOD COURT
1:00 pm - 1:00 am
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PAGE 20. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 1998.
Play safe with PWCs
The Ministry of Natural
Resources announced July 17 that
the deadline for applying for the
1998 antlerless deer validation tag
draw has been extended by 10
days, to Monday, Aug. 10. This
will give hunters an additional time
period during which they can
purchase their deer hunting licence
and submit their application for an
antlerless deer validation tag.
MNR decided on the 10-day
extension because production
delays held up arrival of Residents
and Farmers Deer licences at issuer
locations. Hunting licences are
available at most hunting licence
issuer locations throughout the
province.
The extension of the deadline
helps hunters who apply in person
for the Antlerless Deer Validation
Tag Draw. The application forms
are now available and this
extension provides additional time
to apply. Hunters should ensure
that their application reaches a
ministry district or area office, or
the address on the back of the
application by no later than
4:30 p.m. Aug. 10.
Hunters may also apply by
in In-tiling.
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telephone using MNR's convenient
Telephone Application and
Licensing System to purchase their
Residents Deer Licence. The
system has not been affected by the
delay in production of application
forms. However, MNR is also
extending the deadline for the
telephone system to 11:50 p.m.
(EDT) Aug. 10 for added
convenience.
It is important for hunters to note
that applications received after the
new draw deadline will not be
entered into this year's draw.
Information on the Telephone
Application and Licensing System
is available in the Ontario Hunting
Regulations Summary Fall 1998 -
Spring 1999 or at ministry offices.
Hunting licences are available at
issuer locations throughout the
province.
A personal watercraft (PWC) is a
boat, not a toy ... A powerful
machine and attractive to all age
groups. Unfortunately, too many
rental craft have been involved in
serious accidents.
These minimum guidelines
present some fundamental basic
safety practices and principles for
personal watercraft rental operators
and those who operate rental
watercraft.
The Canadian Coast Guard
recommends rental PWCs only be
operated by persons 16 years of age
or over who have completed a
PWC training course developed by
a training school or organization.
• Familiarize the operator with the
area in which he/she will be
operating, particularly hazards
and speed limits applicable by
law.
• Familiarize the operator with the
basic rules of the road,
particularly as they apply to
vessels in sight of one another in
crossing, meeting and overtaking
situations.
• Ensure the operator knows to
travel at slow no-wake speed for
the first 30 metres from shore and
when the situation warrants it.
• Ensure the operator knows to
keep a safe distance from other
boaters, any watercraft, swimmer,
docks and keep clear of wildlife.
• Ensure the operator understands
that it is against the law to operate
a PWC, under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.
• Ensure the operator knows not to
operate the PWC in restricted
visibility between sunset and
sunrise.
• Ask the operator to be
considerate of others by not
operating for long periods in one
spot or by avoiding shoreline
places, such as launching ramps,
picnic and swimming areas.
• Ensure the operator is aware of
ecologically sensitive areas in
which the craft should not be
operated.
• Ensure the operator knows to
always check the weather forecast
before starting out and to be alert
for the wave, wind and cloud
changes that signal bad weather
approaching.
• Ensure the operator agrees the
rented PWC will not be used for
towing or water skiing.
• Carry out a pre-ride inspection
as recommended by the
manufacturer.
• See that the operator is able to
start and shut off the engine and is'"
aware that the PWC will not steer
without power which must be
maintained through the pump.
• The operator knows that the
lanyard connection to start-stop
switch must be secured to either
his/her personal floatation device
(PFD) or wrist.
• The operator knows how to
approach and depart from a dock,
Now that you're 50
you really have gone
to the "Dogs"
Rip-Off
always drawing near another
object from the side, not head on.
• The operator knows how to
perform an emergency turn.
• The operator is aware of other
watercraft and knows to perform a
shoulder check before turning the
craft.
• The operator knows how to
board, re-board and re-right the
craft.
• The operator knows not to allow
others to use the PWC unless they
have taken the required
instruction at the time of the
rental.
• The operator knows how to use
a chart, map and compass.
• The operator knows how and
when to use distress signals or
flares.
• The operator is familiar with the
machine and its equipment such
as the emergency kit.
• The operator knows how to
ventilate the gas tank and fuel
consumption requirements; one
third supply to get to destination,
one third supply to return to port
and one third supply in case of
emergency.
• Renters/owners must wear a
personal floatation device at all
times and so should everyone else
who rides the PWC. The PFD
should be a Canadian approved
PFD in good repair, appropriate to
the activity and should properly fit
the individual. Highly visible
PFDS are recommended.
• It is recommended that eye
protection, wetsuit, footwear,
gloves and sunscreen be worn.
• Satisfy yourself that the person
who will be operating the machine
has demonstrated basic operator
knowledge and skills. Safe and
responsible PWC operation is
good for the sport and business.
Next year the
service truck
Matt, George, Dan
& Daryl