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Home My WebLink AboutHuron Expositor, 2005-01-12, Page 22 -THE HURON EXPOSITOR, Jan. 12, 2005 ESTHETICS BY BONNIE BonnieJohnston din rtiiicates •e. 1 �� ariag • -up 92 Wirt at 527-171 8aiorth, ON NOK 1WO • M t� 4SIGNIS grip Pawl 'Agee* •r 1m1,.,1.•; Aid••/1 U..vyns 1M OOMIICH STREET OUT �a27-1802 `Want a, FREE oil chang Join the TMP Oil Change Club! Buy 3 oil changes and you'll get the 4th oil change Free! With each service 011 Change Club Members also receive... FREE 25 Point Inspection FREE Exterior Wash FREE interior Vacuum Includes chassis lube, oil replacement with up to 5 litres of Quaker State 10W30 premium motor oil, oil filter replacement. *For most domestic cars and Tight trucks (excludes diesel engines) LIMITED TIME OFFER t,,AQ Issr ppER :j?s sT TE. OIL CHANGE CLUB MEMBERS OIL CHANGE X2495* T MOTOR PRODUCTS AUTOMOTIVE SALES & SERVICE 220 Main Street S. Seaforth 527291 Local students lead the way with tsunami fundraising efforts From Page 1 Development and Peace Project, which is currently working with families and youth in Sri Lanka, Indonesia and India. "We didn't have to work too hard at this because the children came to school Monday morning asking their teachers and principal what they could do to help these people," said HPCDSB director of education Larry Langan. Students at St. Columban School said that they came to school after the Christmas break with the idea of fundraising for the victims already in their heads. "Now that we're older we have to understand that people who are less fortunate need our help," said Grade 8 St. Columban student Kelsey Flanagan. Schools aren't the only places where fundraising for the Tsunami Relief is taking place. Huron East council donated $1,000 to the Canadian Red Cross, meeting a challenge offered by the mayor of Brockton for all municipalities in Ontario to donate some money to help relief efforts. "Basically, like every other Looking. Glass 4 Malo St., Seaforth 527-1783 +Reflexolo y *Deep Muscle Therapy +Ear Candling *Reiki In Home Jennifer Services Provided gift Certificates McClinchey Available PREPARATIONS by Craig Nicholson (02004 by Craig Nicholson. All rights reserved.) Most riders prepare and pack well for an extended snow- mobile tour, but the same planning doesn't always happen for a day ride. When you expect to ride familiar trails through a local area, the tendency is to think it's no big deal. After all, you're probably starting from and ending up back home, and what could be more familiar than that? But you have to be careful not to get complacent about day tripping. Most snowmobiling tragedies occur within a day's ride of home. Most incidents where riders are lost. broken down, or separated from their group happen on day trips. The fact is that within minutes, your sled can transport you so far away from home, road§ or population that you're as effectively on your own as if you were hundreds of kilometres away. So always leave prepared. First, pay attention to your sled, because you need it to get back. Before the season, have it professionally serviced. Then do a once-over inspection prior to each trip. Carry spare plugs, belt, gas line anti -freeze and a basic tool kit, including duct tape, plastic ties and wire. And don't leave home without a full gas and oil tanks — and knowing where your next fill - up is. Before leaving, make note of your departure time, route, expected lunch stop and return time. Update it from the trail if changes occur. Make sure your cell phone has a full battery charge, and if you have electric start, carry a cord to plug into your sled. If there's someone at home (or an answering machine), check in at lunch and again at your last pit stop before returning. It's a smart idea to give everyone in your group a "lifeline" number to call if you become separated. That way, even if they can't get in touch with you, a third party will know where everyone is. Make certain all riders have a map; a compass or even GPS is a bonus. Always carry a basic survival/1st aid kit and a stout piece of rope at least 20' long. I know of at least two fatalities that occurred close to home after dark, when the riding group split up for the last leg of the ride. Everyone assumed that everyone else had made it home okay. But two riders had not and no one knew until it was too late. So either stay together or double check that everyone is home safe. Next, prepare yourself for a planned trip that could go wrong. I always wear water and wind proof outerwear, because you never know how the weather may change. 1 dress for the coldest part of the day. prepared to take off/put on layer(s) as needed. I ride with a bag that has room for them. 1 also have a handle bar bag, which contains work gloves, a bottle of water, sunglasses and a roll of toilet paper. among other essentials. On my person. 1 carry a pocketful of chemi- cal hand warmers, fire starter materials, plus a granola bar or two, lip balm, Tylenol and antacid tablets. This list is not complete and each rider should develop their own, but even thinking about preparation makes it easier to predict and prevent incidents that can spoil a fun ride. USE TRAIL AT YOUR OWN RISK • YOU must know and obey the Motorized Snow Vehicles Act (Ont.) • YOU must use caution at all lime* • Emergency and telt phone service to.& may not be available Peril r...« S.a err seleetl.0 BRIAN'S SERVICE CENTRE 130 CENTRE ST. - DASHWOOD 23T-3322 EVERY DOIM rT ski'''. rhF4FS AOTh NG JKF n BOMBARDIER' ATV •SALES •SERV CE •ACCESSORIES 1 1/4 Miles North of Seaforth 527-0120 POLARS The Way Out. SNOWMOBILES ACCESSORIES SALES & SERVICE POOLS & SPORTS 234 Main St., Seaforth 527-0104 Your ARCTIC CAT Sledquarters Snowmobiles & ATV's Sales & Service Parts & Accessories ARCT1CCAT RIME OUR PASSION; PERTH COUNTY UNE 44 SNOWMOBILE COUNTRY t Jason Middleton photos Seaforth Public School students Nick Vinnicombe, Grade 2, Katelyn Watson, Grade 8 and Kelsi Trotter, Grade 7, show the money their school raised for tsunami relief while at right, St. James Grade 8 students Ali Kramers and Tyler Hendriks, demonstrate the efforts of their school to help out in the same cause. Canadian, we're shocked at the damage and the destruction that the earthquake and the tsunami caused," said Grey Coun. Mark Beaven. According to Beaven, a lot of constituents he has talked to have said that the donation was a good idea. Beaven said that his wife has extended family living in a coastal city in India. Although his wife's friends were not directly affected by the disaster, Beaven said that a lady that works for them lost two family members and her house. Beaven said they received an email from the couple five days after the tsunami that said they were all right. That email, Beaven said, was one of the best e-mails he's ever received. Financial institutions in the area have said they have received a lot of interest from people looking to donate to tsunami relief. CIBC, TD Canada Trust and Desjardin Credit Union, who are all collecting funds for the Red Cross, all said they have received a lot of generous donations over the past several weeks. For more information on donating, visit any local financial institution. NO COUNTY MONEY FOR TSUNAMI RELIEF AT THIS TIME Huron County Council passed a motion of support for federal and provincial funding for tsunami relief in south Asia. The county stopped short of donating any money out of its budget, however. Doug Layton (North Huron) said the county should continue to monitor the situation. ' "My heart goes out to all these people but a lot of us are donating ... ourselves," he said. That doesn't mean the county couldn't revisit the issue in the future, he said. Bernie MacLellan (Huron East) said it was not "the right course of action" for multiple levels of government to contribute to the relief effort. Rob Morley (South Huron) agreed, saying "we don't even donate to a lot of things at home." Deb Shewfelt (Goderich) said the earthquake -related catastrophe is a once-in-a- lifetime event. He said he would ask Goderich council to support the effort because of the exceptional scope of the devastation that has left many tens of thousands dead and hundreds of thousands affected. eartlii33Td Community Credit Union Limited U/u'rw' ll/r'lnbr, /ll/) makes the differentt' CanHelp DISAS"I'ER RELIEF FOR SOUTHEASTASIA Heartland Community Credit Union is accepting donations at all branch locations towards disaster relief for victims of the devastating tsunamis in southeast Asia. Donations of $10.00 or more will receive a charitable donation tax receipt. Funds will be channelled through the Canadian Red Cross, which will be the organization to issue the receipt. Please Give Generously. Head Offibe, Clinton 48 Ontario Street, Clinton Ph. (519) 482-3466 Fax (519) 482-3743 Exeter Branch 118 Main Street, Exeter, Ph. (519) 235-0640 Fax (519) 235-0261 Listowel Branch 161 Inkerman St W. Listowel Ph. (519) 291-6189 Fax (519) 291-6191