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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1969-11-06, Page 16ttA GOD4RIG.D SIGNAL -STAR, TRURSDAX, NOVEMBER + 1969 Consumers` news and viewslp by Consumers' Association of Canada r I About this time of year the body check, and goalkeepers, in thoughts of many yoµngsters are particular, mint be adequately turning- to �ocltey and naturall ,_ protected. _ The advanced- minor it follows that the thoughts of.'.fiver:v 14 should have goods Many parents are- beine.. equ ihent - because .there is a channelled in the same way. Hockey must be safe to be fun and proper equipment can be purchased quite inexpensively provided real care is taken in selecting the equipment. Shop around for a sporting . goods store that has a good knowledge of the equipment they carry and several lines that you can compare. Consumers' Association of Canada suggests that as a consumer, you should always be. aware. of size-- ,safety or protective features, construction materials and the well-established manufacturers who produce lines that you should compare and consider. Good quality equipment will last „for years if cared for. It can great kehance of injury to an ill-equipped boy. Skating is ttle number one fundamental ofockey and the prime requisite for a'future in the sport. When -it comes to buying skates, fit is essential. Do not buy skates several sizes too. big hoping to get several years' wear while he "grows into them" or say "wait until next year" while the boy is iii agony. Sacrifice in all other items but ensure that the skate fits the boy and the type and amount of skating he does. Either too tight or too big result in pain, tears, cold feet, misery and - poor skating ability. For the beginning skater, buy a pair of skates that are not too expensive — even using a "skate be repaired, re -sold, traded or " exchange" to get a correct fit. A passed on and will always get a cheaper pair that will fit is better good return for the dollars than an expensive pair that spent. won't. Do not pack the boot Care of equipment will save With extra stockings and ankle you dollars and make you feel supports — it should fit like, a better for the money you, have glove — but remember to keep a spent. Perspiration is the biggest yearly check on foot sizes. Did you know these dangers existed? "There is always danger that an automotive battery may -explode- when using booster cable around it if the hookup is not made oorrectly." In selection, choose leather over synthetic materials. The boots should have an attached Achilles tendonpadithat should be always laced up when skating). Check to see that OA eyelets are durable and that the toes are box -type, dent -and crush -proof. Blades should _ be equipped with a nylon or rubber safety tip or snubber on the heel. This is compulsory inmost leagues Protective equipment such as helmets, mouth guards, shin pads, gloves, elbow, shoulder and upper arm pads and hockey pants as well as athletic support and protective cups are available in many sizes for the different age groups. Tremendous improvements have been made in protection and styling in recent years and you can get good value from reputable manufacturers. For the parents of would-be hockey players, Consumers' Association of Canada,,, has prepared a reprint of a hockey equipment article published recently. For a free copy, Write "Hockey", Consumers' Association of Canada, 100 Gloucester St., Ottawa 4. hang'up his equipment to air and now m 0 es ractica - dry at room temperature immediately he arrives home frotn the rink. Do+ not put _ __ equipment back in the bag until he is ready to go? to his next a rm . eqwpm-ent kb enemy. Have your hockey star practice ,or. game. Do not dry leather equipment on a radiator or near hot air heat because this will remove life and natural oils and leave the gear stiff and weakened. The basic tenet to follow if you are just introducing your boy to the sport is to stay in the lower price ranges. When you are certain that your son has a definite interest and a possible future. in hockey, then consider purchasing the best. A knowledge of the level of competition or category theboy will be playing in is essential, .as is the length of the season, indoors or outdoors, as well as the -amount of ice time, practices and games. When it comes to the 'Snowmobiles have become part of the recreational scene during the long Canadian winters, but many- farmers are considering using • them for practical purposes around the farm. Professor Ross Irwin, extension co-ordinator, School of Agricultural Engineering," University . of Guelph, believes that snowmobiles could be used for hulling sleds loaded with bales of hay to, the feedlot, getting, out in deep snow to inspect the ,stock, • or collecting the mail from- otherwise inaccessible mail boxes. There, are probably many other • uses forthese winter transports. In conjunction - with the rt7iT Agriculture and Food, Professor Irwin suggests that the large 25 horsepower snowmobiles are the most practical for farmers. Snowmobiles are sized by their track width: the °usual size track is from 15 to 18 inches, but the larger tracks over 18 ineheshave better traction on deep, soft snow. Because considerable power is beginners, due to lack of size and strength, there is little risk of + puck injuries or violent 'contact. Injuries are mainly a result of a lack of skating skill so they - don't need tremendously bulky padding, but it must be durable. • •When the boys are a little bigger and in the minor leagues, competition is keener and they need more protective padding in 'all areas. The more mature types can really shoot the puck and give... so more will live HEART FUND needed to' pull a sled, the bigger -engined snowmobiles are a better buy. Many snowmobiles have 2 -or 4 -cycle engines with upwards of 7.5 horsepower. The 1 standard 15 horsepower engine has been largely replaced by the 20 horsepower engine. These more powerful engines are the ones best suited for heavier farm work. •,ate The snowmobile takes a pounding because of the terrain over which it travels, so a. farmer should examine carefully the warranties offered with • the machines available. Some warranties only extend for a three-month period, but some do offer a season's guarantee. Warranties are important, as snow ul orle„repairs Lau. be costly. It is particulary important, .says Professor Irwin, that the engine be properly cared for, with the right oil and 'fuel mixtures- being used,. and other engine needs looked after. With good- care and careful handling, a snowmobile could be a valuable addition to a farm's equipment. HEARING_ TESTS • No Obligation CAMPBELL'S-GODERICH THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13 —' 1 - 3 P.M. Batteries, accessories, EARING AIDS repairs .to most makeso„ ', E. R:THEDE _. Hearing Aic; Service Ltd. 88 Queen St. Kitchener PUB -LIC NOTICE RE: MEMBRANCE DAY -By virtue of the authority vested in me by the Council of the Town of Goderich, I hereby proclaim TUESDAY, NOVEMBER llth, 1969 x A' PUBLIC HOLIDAY, from 10 a.m. to 12 o'clock noon.. , I urge your support and attendance at the Cenotaph on November 11th at . 11 o'clock a.m. Dr. Frank Mills Mayor • Hydrogen is emitted through the vents in the cell caps. Any electric spark can set off a powerful explosion,'-and--elect-rie sparks easily occur when making a connection to a battery. For safety: Remove the cell caps from both batteries, then attach the booster cables to the live battery, Next, connect the appropriate cable to the positive (plus) post of the_dead battery. Then, connect the second cable to a good ground spot such as the engine block rather than to the negative (minus) battery post, so that any spark that occurs will not be near the battery. (National Safety Council). "A frozen car battery can be as dangerous as a bomb." A battery that has been weakened to one-quarter of its normal charge will freeze at zero, and a dead battery at 5 deg. above.. When ice prevents gases from escaping, a dangerous explosive mixture results and it needs only a touch of outside electrical current to burst, blasting off frozen chunks of battery solution that carry enough acid to burn skin and clothing. For safety: Disconnect the frozen battery and let it thaw in a warm place. Pushing or towing the car, or wing a jumper cable from another battery may cause the battery to explode: (Ontario Safety League) "Several fires have been traced to defects in recharging devices." Cordless electrical equipment is fast becoming the thing to have.around-the-house Batteries are hermetically sealed, there is no leakage and they give off no' corrosive vapors. They - are recharged by simply plugging them into a recharger - or an ordinary wall socket, lose little charge when allowed to stand idle, and are relatively safe to use, BUT, for safety: Owners of a recharger should be sure it carries an Underwriters' Laboratories (UL) marker. (National Safety News). For Canadian manufactured equipment be sure it carries a Canadian Standards Association t C. S. A.) or Hydro marker. "Drugs ranging from aspirin a n antihistamines ' to tranquilizers and antibiotics may slow a driver's reaction time and impair his performance behind the wheel." . Dozens of drugs ' affect the central nervous system in ways that can impair driving ability. Sleeping pills -containing barbiturates induce hypnotic effects for •up to 14 hours so thatthe drug taken the night before may be still at work when you drive to the office in the morning. Mixing drugs is risky. Many people take a tranquilizer in the morning. Then during the course of the day they may gulp down antihistamines for a cold, aspirin, cough syrup and then, after work, a highball or cocktail. The effect of such combinations is unpredictable lid can be especially dangerous for' motorists.. (Family Safety). For safety: Don't drive if the drugs you are taking cause drowsiness, dizziness, visual disturbances, vertigo and lightheadedness. These effects can contribute to driving hazards and accidents. "The amount of light required by the eys of the older driver doubles every 13 years." A man of 42, to make out objects at night as well as he did when he started driving at 16, needs four times as much. Darkness doubles danger. For safety: Slow down at sundown. (Ontario Safety League) PLAY IT SAFE Canada 'Department ofAgri- culture recently registered a new coccidiostat from Dow Chemicals, Coyden 25 for con- trol of coccidiosis in broiler chickens. Coyden has the ad- vantage of acting against the sporozoite stage of the coccidial life cycle, interrupting the cycle before active infections of coc- cidiosis can develop. ' Bonus Interest Novemberito lcven ber 141 Money you move to a special savings. account at Victoria and Grey Trust any time during the period November -1 to November 14 will receive full 634% interest from November 1. This up-to-two-weeks_bonus gives your savings a Substantial plus if you act now. Start saving today at Victoria and Grey. 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