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The Huron Expositor, 1969-12-18, Page 20Ask for Your. Coupons With Every Purchase From The Following Seaforth Area Merchants Frank Kling Ltd. Gingerich Sales & Service Stannah's Radio Crich's Bakery Trapnell's Bakery Gord's Barber Shop Betty's Beauty Salon Blue Ribbon Cleaners Flannery Cleaners till O'Shea Men's Wear Shinen's Stewart Bros. J-L Discount Keating's Pharmacy Alex Boyes' Farm 'Supply Vincent Farm Equipment McClinchey's Restaurant Finnigan's 'Grocery Smith's Superior Seaforth Meat Market Wilkinson's IGA Box Furniture Ltd. G. A. Whitney Furniture Maclean's Flowers Bob's Gulf Station Coomb's Sunoco Station Gerald's Supertest - McLaughlin Motors Miller Motors Walden & Broadfoot (Texaco) Crown Hardware Sills' Hardware Anstett Jewellers Seaforth Jewellers K. Sharp's Maintenance Hopper Mechanical Services Seaforth Machine Shop The 'Huron Expositor Grave's Paint & Wallpaper Hildebrand Paint and Paper Read's Shoes Taylor's Family Footwear Canadian Tire Store Larone's Stationery Main Street Variety Sfedman's Dealer Save Your Coupons! Win-A-Prize Contest Ends January 1.0th, 1970 Stiop in Seaforth! You May Win A Fabulous Vacation 4-4*, HURON EXPOSITOR, ,EAPORTits, 'OM, DE Seaforth Chief Warns Don't Take Chances With Fore The new winter craze Snowmobiling has become the "Canadian way of life" for many winter sports enthu- siasts- The sport has acquired such popularity that even ar- dent skiers have given up the odd ski weekend to ride a snowmobile. Snowmobile races are be- coming annual. events in both Canada and the United States, and it is with this thought in mind, that it was felt the lan- guage of snowmobile racing should be introduced. Like so many other sports, snowmobile racing has a chatter of its own. Fog example, to "break out" has nothing to do with acne. This simply means that you've made your move, and left the rest of the "turtles" behind. Similarity, the "pack" does not refer to a deck of cards, the Rat Patrol, or something that one would carry on his back. In the jargon of snov, mo- biting, it's the bad guys in fuzzy caps, and they are better left behind. If you become "crossed up" you have just negotiated a deli- cate sideways slide and arc zooming out of control in a spin. " There is even something in snowmobile talk for the gour- met. To ''lunch" an engine means you'd burned it out, or 'blown it up. On the other hand, a 'blown" engine has no just exploded. It has been souped up by boring the cylinder's to a larger size than delivered by the factory. "Tuning the exhaust" is not a musical exercise. A tuned exhaust is a special exhaust system that has been designed to improve engine perform- ance. And a "megaphone" has nothing to do with loud speak- ers. ft is a special type of tuned exhaust, and can he mighty noisy at times. To "stuff the crank case" suggests only that the lower part of .the tWo-cycle engine has been Modified to increase compression. When a driver "tweaks the carburetor" it may not cuddie or coo. There is a chance that the machine will run -better, however, because the fuel mix- ture has been thinned out, or "leaned." "Hanging it out" has to do with letting the back end of your machine drift around a curve. -Hanging it up:' needs no cWanation.• A -charger" will not accept your credit. He will, however, dri'5T hard to min, and fre- quently becomes "crossed up" or -hung out" or generally "lunched." And there are al- ways those times when WO., 51 /4 i ns. A -wipe out" is to he avoid- ed at all costs, and to "cool it" has nothing to do with shiver- ing on the sidelines. Playing it cool is the only way to go on the snow, in or out, of a race. To "get out of the hole"; in a snowmobile race means only that you've managed to get off the starting line, and does not imply that you have anything special up your sleeve. S Il 10 N 8: Snowmobile getlits are 'designed quite ,clif- lerontly from ski togs, hut they have to he. There isn't much weight difference, but the snowmobile set must take into considera- tion the fact that snowmobile riders move around a lot more than skiers. Skiers remain in mostly a • rigid position. The snowmobile outfit'is• less form-. fitting. The true snowmobile suit is also equipped with extra pad- ding at the knees (many peo- ple-kneel while driving) and will probably have such added conveniences as a two-way zip- per and, perhaps, an extra -pocket or two. Also, the outfits wil likely he made of a lightweight, wind- proof and waterproof fabric with a warm inner lining and tight-fitting cuffs, hood, mask and other protective features. Well. that's it. Have fun, add as we winter sports buffs say: "See ya on the slopes." Toronto Telegram Syndicate Correspondents Mara Elligsen Beata Malkus Student Cards Recently, the students were able to exchange the identifica- tion cards they had purchased at the beginning of the school year for personalized cards with pictures. The reaction was mixed; some ,'students liked the new cards, others preferred the old ones. As a' result, we have an assort- ment of student cards this year. Carne-Club The Cine-Club's first venture into the showing of movies has proved to be a very successful one. 'To Sir, With Love' was shown in the recreation room Wednesday and Thursday to over- whelming crowds of more than 100 adults and children each night. The next movie to be shown will be 'The Taming of the Shrew', scheduled for the middle of January. This delight- ful comedy, winner of several Academy Awards, stars Richard Burton and elizabeth Taylor. Club tnembetsiope to have as large a turn as last week; everyone is welcome. This year's Christmas cele- brations for students and staff are taking the form of a skating handball and broornhall party, at the. Arena on Friday, December 19. The students and staff will compete with each other in the broomball tournament; the girls' hockey team will display their skills; there will be a period of free skating. The Students' Coun- cil has spent a great deal of time in planning the day, so N4,' hope that everyone will have an enjoyable time. Christmas Dance Another Christmas event planned by the Students' Coun- cil is the 'dance, scheduled to take' place on Tuesday. night. December 23rd. Music will be supplied by the popular group 'The Blue Syndicate'. Sometime during the evening, the Junior Everyone knows that Christmas Is a wonderful time 'of year - but not as maa realize that it can also be a season for accidents unless the proper pre- cautions are taken. Hal Wright, Provincial Farm Safety Specialist with the Ontario Department of Agriculture and Food, suggests these safety measures at Christmas time; The Christmas tree should be stood in water and kept in water until it is time to take it down. This is not only good for the tree but is also extra insurance against fire. Flame- proofing treatments are not al- ways reliable and should not An Expositor Classified will pay you dividends. Have you tried one? Dial 527-0240, Any old tree comes radiantly tp life with the addition of bright Christmas decorations, right? Wrong, says Seaforth area. Fire Chief John F. Scott. Unless special, care is taken in the choice—of a Christmas tree, he Warns, a happy holiday can turn in a flash through a blaze into terrible tragefly. TheChief urges the public to' follow these rules when shopping for a natural tree: First be sure the tree is green and fresh. To check this, test twigs and needles to ensure they are not dried out. Keep the tree outdoors or in an unheated garage until it is time to set it up in- doors. Then, cut one or two inches diagonally from the butt with a saw, and set up the tree in a stand which allows for im- mersion of the butt in water. Maintain the water level to cover the butt. Set up the tree away from any source of heat such as a fire- ' place, radiator, stove or TV set. Do not allciw it to block access to any door or window.' Never smoke near the tree, nor allow Matches or candles near- be relied on completely for fire prevention. If your tree is a metal 'one, only indirect lighting should be used to brighten it. Don't have Christmas tree lights festooned around it, 'as this can cause electric shocks. Check all lighting strings for frayed wires, loose connections or broken sockets if you have a natural tree w,th direci lighting.. All lights should be turned off .at the power source itself when- ever the house is left empty or when everyone has retired for the night. If possible use non- combustible materials such as glass, metal or asbestos for decations, and dispose df all giftWvrappings promptly, in the 'trash can outside, rather than in the livingroom fireplace. by. Check strings of electric lights for -frayed cords or damaged insulation which might cause short circuits. Only light- ing sets bearing the Canadian Standards Association label should be bought, and only non- flammable decorations. Chief J. F. Scott "Flameproofing" of natural trees with chemical mixtures is not a safe substitute f6r im mersion of the butt in water, and is not recom rn ended. C andles Should never be used as tree dec- orations, never anywhere in hold- ers made from styrene foam, and . preferably never at all. Though the safest tree is a fresh green one, with the butt im - m ersed in water, if a tree is dried out before it is set up in water, it cannot regain a safe moisture level. If a test of flexibility of. twigs or needles shows that a tree is drying out in the home, digcard it. Even artificial trees present their own hazards. Metallic trees, due to the danger of short circuits, should never be illumin- ated by strings of electric lights. Floodlights shotild be used, re- mote from the tree. Plastic trees are all made-of combustible materials, and the safest one is therefore one which would burn slowly. Gift wrappings should never be left to accumulate near the tree on Christmas morning, or whenever gifts are opened. Even a moist tree will burn if exposed to a ring of burning paper around the base. A dryer tree will burn furiously to a blackened stem In 0. few seconds, igniting all com- bustible furnishings nearby. Think about these things, Fire Chief Scott urged, and especially remember to keep an eye on little children at this time of year., Never leave . them alone for an instant, no matter how strong the temptwtion to pay a short visit to a neighbour, or make a last-minute purchase. Referring to possible dangers in connection .with Christmas trees, Chief Scott set out a series of Christmas fire facts which, if heeded, could rifaRblne difference between a safe aqd a hazardous holiday. The safest Christmas tree is a fresh tree, stored outdoors until need, then set up with the butt in water, after removes of one or two inches diagonally from the butt with a saw. Water should be replenished regularly. Even a tree at maximum moisture content will burn if flame is applied all around the base. Clear discarded wrappings away from the base of the tree, and keep cigarettes, cigars, candles and matches at a distance. Senie plastic trees," made from styrene materials, may burn violently. Metallic trees conduct-electricity, and must not be decorated with strings of elec- tric lights. Use flood lights instead. Christmas fire safety calls for care in setting. up the tree. Keep it away from sources of heat such as fireplaces, radiators or even TV sets. Never use flammable decOrationS or candles en the tree. A reliable baby sitter is the best assurance of freedom from worry if ypu plan, a party, in your own home or out with friends. Never leave children unattended at any time, and be sure the baby sitter knows the correct action to take if fire should strike. Christmas trees must not be set up where they will ob- struct access to doors or windows in an emergency. If fire should strike, first get everyone out of the house. Theo call the fire de- partment. Always remember that the first rule in the event of fire is get out safely; uselea saw neirs tLlu Weak At the Sabra' Diettiet Mich &Aga . Snow Queen will be announced and crowned, Candidates for this office are Margie Eckert, Donna Horn, Sandra Johnson, Sandra Laverty, Nancy Phillips, Cathy Scott, Donna Storey, and Nancy Traquair. Also planned for some - tim e that night is the draw for the winner of the Year Book's raffle f6r $15.00 this is an. ef- fort by the staff to cut down the price. Students from other schools have been invited to this dance, so we hope that it will turn out to be one of the greatest yet! The Club Mr. Burgess, head of the English Departm ent, hiS orga- nized a club which ambitious English students may" attend in an effort to improve their skills. 'The Club' meets every Monday ,at 3.30. Farm Expert Says Keel!) Christmas Safe SEAFORTH MEAT MARKET WE ARE NOW TAKING ORDERS FOR FRESH KILLED.HAYTER TURKEYS FOR XMAS AND NEW YEARS ALSO AVIALABLE FRESH KILLED CAPONS and DUCKS a 4 S 0 GRAND PRIZE TRIP TO BERMUDA . FOR Two 7 wonderful Clays in' the sun, all expenses paid. (Flight, accommodation, meals, tours, etc). Im- agine seven fabulous days in Sunny Bermuda, with it's white sandy beaches, deep sea fishing, golfing, island cruises, historic sites and night life. ALL THIS AND MORE IN BERMUDA! PLUS 2ND PRIZE $100.00 CASH AND 8 ADDITIONAL PRIZES 01' 49 $25 CASH 0 0 0