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Page 8, News, Wednesday, January 4 1989 Your safe choice when stranded on the road. It also causes drowsiness and you could freeze to death while sleeping. be eed your son put the spare tire back in the trunk after he had that flat fixed last week. You reminded him twice! As you open the trunk and stare hopelessly at the empty tire well, you realize you're stranded with another flat on this deserted road at midnight. And, it's well below freezing. Every winter, thousands of Canadian drivers are stranded because they failed to service their cars or check to ensure they had all the basics needed in an emergency. If you do get stranded, there are some point- ers to follow to ensure your safety. Move your car as far over on the side of the road as pos- sible. Put on your emergency flashers and light flares if you have them, being very careful getting out of your car. Exit by the door farthest away from moving traffic if at all possible. Tie a white or brightly coloured cloth around the radio antenna to indicate you need help. Unless you can see a gas station, house or telephone within easy walking distance, it's safest to stay in your car where you're protected from the elements and can be seen by passing cars. If you're stranded on a free- way, get your car to the nearest shoulder as quickly as possible and stay with your car. Never cross the freeway. If your car motor still runs, use it and your fuel sparingly. Turn on the car engine for 10 minutes every hour to keep the car warm and to keep the battery charging to run the flashers. To avoid carbon mon- oxide poisoning, always keep a window open a crack to venti- oot er ° she tt SOT = £ eee Si poste" wae ee late the car. If you have a sta- tion wagon or hatchback, don't open the rear window as it will draw the exhaust fumes into the car. Check to ensure the exhaust pipe isn't clogged with snow. Never allow yourself to fall asleep. Keep yourself awake by stepping out of the car and mov- ing around occasionally. Clap- ping your hands and moving your body around vigorously will increase circulation and build up body heat. Wrap your- window periodically for venti- warm. Alcohol causes blood ves- self in.a blanket or any emer- gency clothing you have in your emergency survival kit. If you have a candle in your emergency kit, light it inside the car for warmth. Open your lation. A single candle can warm a full-size, sealed car by about 4.5°C (10°F). Do not drink alcohol to keep sels close to the skin to expand, speeding up loss of body heat. of National Auto League have teamed up this fall in a major promotion to remind you to "Play it Safe" by plan- ning for potential winter driv- ing emergencies. One in a series of articles providing tips on safe winter driving. Uniroyal Tires and the Happy New Year saa. Delco batteries keep you off the hook. This winter, don't be left out in the cold. Hook up with the name you can count on. AC-Delco. Delco stands for dependability, for sure-fire starts day in and day out. So don't get stuck at the side of the road. Let us install a new Delco battery for you today. ¥ r . ----<t NDS SALE Hage Delco's comprehensive selection ensures that you get the right battery for the job, for most domestic or import cars and trucks. And don't forget they're backed by a limited war- ranty of up to 72 months. See us for warranty terms and conditions. : Dolce Praedan FROM M.S.R.P. Delco Mode! 71B-60. Retailer may sell for less. 97 SPADONI BROS. LTD. SCHREIBER 824-2244 Off to Florida and the Blue g training camp Bryon Cassie, manager of the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, presents Joyce Gilmore with her tickets for an all expense paid trip for four to the Toronto Blue Jays spring training camp in Florida. Joyce won the trip as part of a bank-wide promotion to get new customers. Joyce herself is a baseball fan and all her family plays the game so they're look- ing forward to the trip. Photo by Dave Chmara Appointments Continued from page 1 Committee; Bill Houston, Rod Bryson, Jim Bryson, Arnold O'Keefe, Dr. Keith Wilkes, Chris Joubert, Doug Melville, Doug Baker, Dave Fulton, a Ministry of Natural Resources representative and a Planning Advisory Committee representalive. Council addressed other matters as well including the Waterfront Development Study. Because the consultant preparing the study for the town was unable to complete the study by the original grant deadline of December 31, 1988, council will be requesting the Ministry of Northern Development and Mines to extend the grant deadline to March 31, 1989. Council also carried a motion which will see the Township of Terrace Bay put onto the mailing list of the Siting Task Force for Low Level Radioactive Waste Management. In return for the use of Kimberly-Clark's airport hangar, to park the airport snowblower there, council waived K. C. 's landing fees for the winter season. Call insurance company Continued from page 5 ing while he is intoxicated. Secondly, you have a legal duty to exercise reasonable care to avoid placing yourself in a situation where you may be injured. If you knowingly get into a vehicle that is being driven by an obviously intox- icated person, and are involved in an accident and are injurcd - you may not be able to collect fully for your injuries. And if you want to add insult to injury - your driver friend might tur around and sue you as well as his "social host" for allowing him to drink and drive! Should I. Call My Insurance Company? An accident, and the possible increase in insurance premiums if you do notify the insurance compa- ny , may cause many people not to notify their insurance company. But if you don't, you may have breached you r policy and if the threatened lawsuit becomes a reali- ty, you may pay the judgement out of your own pocket and lose your house! Always call the insurance company immediately, let them investigate and protect your inter- ests. What would you prefer - a hike in premiums or a brand new mortgage on a house that you had already paid for? :