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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2003-03-05, Page 11THE ITOEPIO •SSSWMOBILES FROM WALTON CR/t/G W/CHOLSO/V Duet Tape By Craig Nicholson (©2003 by Craig Nicholson. AU rights reserved.) If I had to choose only one utility item to carry while snowmobiling, it would be duct tape. Duct tape can get you through many emergencies and doesn’t require any other tools. You can be all thumbs, and still be an expert duct taper. It’s tough to inadvertently injure yourself using duct tape. And using today’s vibrantly coloured duct tape, I don’t resemble a dreary grey furnace room any more, either. If duct tape has one major downfall for snowmobiling, it is that cold can make it less sticky. But that shortcoming ended last year when the new flat pack from Duck Tape brand hit the shelves. This credit card-sized pack slips easily into an interior pocket and has sufficient tape to handle most tasks except wrapping a mummy. Duct tape demonstrated its benefits to me once again last winter. One companion somehow tore up the seat of her black pants. Repairs were effected with strips of black tape. She rode the rest of the tour without frost-biting her butt. Last April, I snowmobiled in the Arctic. Icy winds would start frost bite on any exposed flesh. Judiciously applied to nose, cheeks and temples each morning, duct tape provided a protective barrier. But be careful: local restaurants and stores may think it’s a hold-up if you forget to remove the tape! (Tip: The best way to peel it off is under a hot shower.) I’ve used duct tape in many other ways. It’s a great way to seal pant and wrist cuffs against snow incursion while playing in powder. I use it to secure electric visor and helmet communicator wires in place. On one tour, duct tape held my jacket together when the zipper broke. On another, I used it to hold a handle bar bag in place after the strap tore off. I’ve even captured that geek look when I held two broken halves of my glasses together at the nose piece with duct tape. At least it wasn’t white. Duct tape can be an excellent bandage or immobilizer for a splint. It can cover a blister or wrap a THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5, 2003. PAGE 11. Father, sons greet at Duffs United on Members of Walton’s Duff’s United Church were greeted by Don, Ryan and Adam Baan Transfiguration Sunday. The scripture reader was Don Baan. Joan Tuchlinsky’s reflection dealt with Jesus’s transfiguration and how mysterious and awesome it must have been to the disciples. The children started their Sunday School classes downstairs and came up to join the congregation for communion. Communion was served in the pews by Laura Black and Justin Beisinger. The final hymn was sung and the children accompanied with maracas and bongos. Greeting this Sunday are Howard and Audrey Hackwell. Ushers for the month of March are Ian Wilbee, Mark Wilbee and Don Baan. The Walton WCC meeting is tonight, Wednesday, twisted ankle. Two pieces across the lens of glasses, leaving a narrow strip for seeing, can help prevent snow blindness. Under the hood, duct tape can hold survival items in place. I use it to reinforce the comers of transported oil containers and secure their tops against leakage. It is useful for many minor repairs and to prevent wires from chaffing. I’ve used it to block hood vents in deep powder, to hold a hood together and to repair a windshield. And if worst comes to worst, it can hold your luggage in place or repair a ripped bag. Some manufacturers call it duct tape, other duck tape. I don’t know why. I’ve never used it to tape either a duct or a duck, but it will continue to be the most essential part of my snowmobiling kit. Until next time, remember that snowmobiling is an off road activity — Use OFSC trails At Your Own Risk. For trail condition reports check out ofsc.on.ca Craig Nicholson is a regular contributor to Snow Goer, Canada’s Snowmobiling Magazine. The Intrepid Snowmobiler also appears on radio and on Snowmobiler Television. The opinions expressed are solely those of the author. BlfaiaiBOB^iaiaiaiBoaiBJa/aiaBfaiaiBiBoaiaaiaBjajaiafaoaaiaiaiBaafaiaiaiBiajajajajajajBiBWW>aaoBoajajajaoaiaip Wingham & District Hospital COMMUNITY FORUM Challenges, Opportunities, Partnership Thursday, March 20, 2003 7:00 -8:30 p.m. North Huron Wescast Community Complex in the Knights of Columbus Lounge ♦♦♦ Proposed Listowel & Wingham Hospitals Alliance ♦♦♦ Dissolution of Huron Perth Hospitals Partnership ♦♦♦ Physician Recruitment ♦♦♦ Health Care Update EVERYONE WELCOME! March 5 at 8 p.m. Let’s talk spring is This Friday is World Day of Prayer The guest speaker is Jean Bennett the topic. at 7 p.m. at Duff’s United Church, speaking on the foodgrains bank. Toddlers learn about veggies The Walton Little School’s toddlers finished up their month of heart health by learning about fruits and vegetables and how they help us grow. The toddlers worked on apple prints. They created a class height chart to see how tall they all are. To take their love for books one step further, they created their own m■ w* JI ifgfw Top speakers Junior division participants at the Brussels Legion speak-off between Grey and Brussels Public School, Feb. 26, were, back row from left: Brianne Wheeler, Brussels; Matthew Cardiff, Brussels; Cole McLean, Grey; Kalen Hammermuller, Grey. Front: Derick Bachert, Grey; Sadie ' TenPas, Brussels. With them is Legion President Rick McDonald. First place w nner was Derick Bachert. (Bonnie Gropp photo) The Walton Inn had a beach party on Thursday at noon in hopes of encouraging spring. March came in like a lamb with a beautiful day enjoyed by many. We won’t look forward to the lion exit, or we can hope it doesn’t come. The Walton Hall board held its euchre on Thursday evening with seven tables at play. The winning pair was Roy Beuermann and Bill Siemon with 93 points, including six lone hands. The second place pair was Lloyd and Lillian Appleby with 1 books, one titled Our Bodies and another titled We Brush Our Teeth. The junior preschool class The Shining Stars has been talking about friends and family this past week. They made a friendship chain and wrote all about their families in their journals. They also made a chart of how many people they have in their 68 points and third place was Clarence Hoy and Norine Park with 65 points. The lucky lone hand winners were Lois Chamney and Alex Townsend. Euchre is every two weeks. I’m pleased to report that Devon Blake has been released from hospital but will have to have some recovery time at home. We have some talented young men in Walton. Both Ryan Baan and Derek Bachert participated in the Legion Public Speaking event on Wednesday evening. Ryan was in the storytelling section and did the story Mortimer Be Quiet. Derek in WINGHAM & DISTRICT HOSPITAL HIGHLIGHTS LIFESTYLES LOGO CONTEST Cherie & Mary would like to thank all those who participated in the Lifestyles Logo Contest. We wish to specifically acknowledge our sponsors who generously donated the prizes: Township of North Huron Recreation Department, The Riverboat Restaurant, and Vincent’s More than Meats. We appreciate the community’s ongoing support! COMMUNITY FORUM Wingham & District Hospital will be holding a Community Forum, Thursday, March 20, 2003 from 7:00-8:30 p.m., North Huron Wescast Community Complex in the Knights of Columbus Lounge. Everyone Welcome! CHOLESTEROL EDUCATION DAY This program will be offered on March 25th from 1:30-3:00 p.m. in Room 107 of the Hospital. A doctor’s referral is required. For more information or to register call Cherie Dolmage, RD at 357-3210, Ext. 275. DIABETES EDUCATION DAY The next class will be held on March 27th from 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. A doctor’s referral is required. For more information or to register call Cherie Dolmage at 357-3210, Ext 275 or Linda Kieffer, RN/CDE at Ext. 362. NUTRITION MONTH March is Nutrition Month with a focus on Healthy Eating...Tasty and Easy. There will be lots of information on the television promoting Healthy Eating. If you would like a copy of the Wingham & District Hospital promotion package, please call Cherie at Ext. 275 to arrange for pick-up. Phone: 357-3210 Fax: 357-2931 E-Mail: winghosp@wcl.on.ca families. The Acorn Class or senior preschool class worked extra hard to finish their house project. It is now complete and proudly on display for all the parents in the hallway. The Acorns were learning to play bingo and find numbers on the number chart to earn a jelly bean. the Junior division chose Tim Horton Coffee as his topic. Both boys did excellent jobs of tbeir speeches and Derek advanced to Zone division competition in Clinton on Saturday but did not advance any further. Congratulations to our talented young men. Birthday greetings to the last of our February babies - Bev Stevenson and leap year babies Ryan Baan and Nathan Bachert. March celebrants include Audrey McIlwain, Holly Ryan and Kathy Humphries. Congratulations to everyone.