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F inally, that late-night meeting is over. You head across the parking lot pull- ing your coat closer to ward off the 40-below wind-chill factor. The inside of your car feels like a deep freeze and you quickly turn the key in the ignition. Nothing. Itwon't turn over. Your battery is dead. You flag down your colleague and ask for a bat- tery boost. As you go to open your trunk for the booster cables, you discover the lock is frozen. When you finally break into the trunk through the back seat, you blow your battery by hooking up the cables incorrectly. This scenario plagues Ca- nadian motorists far too often during winter cold spells. To ensure your locks don't freeze you out of your car, always carry a lighter, matches or a small container of lock antifreeze in your purse or jacket -- particu- larly if you've just had your car washed. Try heating your key as well as the lock to thaw the ice. cables, be sure you know what you are doing. Connecting booster cables improperly can cause a battery to explode. Remember this checklist: + both batteries must be the same voltage * Cars must not be touching + both ignitions and all acces- sories must be turned off + both cars. must be in 'park' or 'neutral' - both cars must have the emer- gency brake on * attach red clamps to posi- tive terminal of dead battery and then positive terminal of good battery * attach black clamps to nega- tive terminal of good battery and then to engine block of And if you use booster | - car with dead battery to ground it * Start car with good battery + then try starting car with dead battery when car starts, remove cables in the exact opposite order in which they were connected. To start your car during cold weather, press the gas pedal quickly to the floor once; release it and turn the key. Don't pump the accelerator or you'll flood the engine. If your car has an electronic ignition, there is no Page.7, News, Wednesday, Decem Play it safe in bitter cold dr need to press the gas pedal. Simply turn the key. It's a good idea to keep your gas tank above the halfway mark in very cold weather to help prevent moisture freezing in the fuel line. The extra weight of the fuel will also give you bet- ter traction. And, if you are unfor- tunate enough to get stranded somewhere, the extra fuel will be a welcome benefit. he ha vere Uniroyal 'lires and the National Auto League have teamed up this fall in a major promotion to remind you to "Play it Safe" by planning ahead for potential winter driving emergencies. One in a series of articles providing tips on safe winter driving. ber 21, 1988 iving ~ Government energy program can save small towns money A new $3 million energy effi- ciency program to help the province's municipalities reduce their energy costs was announced Nov. 24 by Ontario Energy Minister Bob Wong. Beginning in January 1989, the Municipal Buildings Energy Efficiency Program (MBEEP) will offer grants for 50 per cent of the Cost of energy audits to identify measures that will reduce energy consumption. The municipalities will first have to register with the ministry, and provide detailed information on their building's energy consumption, size and use. "The new program fulfills the government's Throne Speech com- mitment to assist small and medi- um-sized municipalities with the capital cost of making improve- ments to their buildings," Wong said. "The municipal sector realizes that energy efficiency makes good business sense. Our goal over the Next three years is to help them make it part of their normal busi- ness plans," he added. The minister noted that the pro- gram has been designed specifical- ly to assist Ontario's smaller munic- ipalities, which lack the resources and flexibility to implement their Own energy reduction measures. Municipalities with populations under 10,000 will be eligible under the program to receive capital assistance for up to 75 per cent of the cost of retrofitting buildings. Those with populations of between 10,000 and 50,000 can qualify for 50 per cent assistance. Under the program, funding will be available for retrofit projects designed to improve the efficiency of heating, ventilating, lighting control and air-conditioning sys- tems, as well as lights and energy management systems. Other eligi- ble activities include the installa- tion of high-efficiency lights and heat recovery systems. The Ministry of Energy will also pro- vide technical training, information . and advice in co-operation with the Association of Municipalities of Ontario. Program registration forms will be available to municipalities early in the new year. Applicants must register with the program before qualifying for financial support. To comply with the registration requirements, the applicant must complete and sign the Registration application which covers the fol- lowing information: Energy consumption and cost data for the previous 13 months must be provided on a Building - Summary Sheet for each building The Treasure Trove Giftstore ER wishes you a MERRY CHRISTMAS with CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAYS!! 20% off all purchases Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 12 p.m. - 9 p.m. Saturday 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. Treasure Trove Christmas Gift 824-2106 at the future Rossport Marina | with minimum energy costs greater than $2,000 per year for small municipalities. To realize the maximum bene- fits in savings and energy reduc- tion, applicants should first address the buildings which consume the most energy. Can you get AIDS by touching soOmcone who has AIDS? NO! Get the facts. Let's Talk. Call the Ontario Ministry of Health AIDS Hotline 1-800-668-AIDS NEW PHONES To serve you better in the New Year, The Terrace Bay/Schreiber NEWS will be installing new phones and an extra line for your convenience. Our extra number in the next issue. Thank You The family of the late Mildred Miller would like to thank all the kind people who remembered them at this sad time. Your flowers, cards, baking and donations were very much appreciated. Thanks to the honourary pallbearers, pallbearers, Rev. D. Sparkes, Church Choir and organist, the U.C.W. for lovely lunch and to King's Funeral Home of Schreiber. Your kindness will never be forgotten. Henry Miller & family Scribbles Chimo Club were guests of the Schreiber Legion at their annual Christmas dinner. A delicious turkey supper with all the trim- mings was enjoyed by approxi- mately 70 members. Grace was said by the Rev. David Sparks, Pat Guina led in the toast to the Queen. The carolers from the CP Rail sang beautifully during the dinner. Ken thanked the Legion and Auxiliary for the delicious meal. Georgine Davis, Legion Aux. President welcomed all on behalf of the Legion. Beth McAdam, PP, installed the following officers for the ensu- ing year. President Ken Davis, Ist vice Alex Gordon, 2nd vice Leona Fournier, treasurer Pat Guina, trustee Mike McGrath. Ken then reviewed the years activities and the financial standing and expressed the hopes of the club that as many as possible attend the USCO Convention to be held in Thunder Bay in August of 89. Santa Claus arrived in due time and helpers Alex and Eva Gordon and Pat Guina assisted Santa with distributing the exchange of gifts. Members were invited to return to the Chimo Club for the evening. The Baptist Church held their Christmas supper in the church basement on the 11th of December. Many friends attended. Thanks to all who helped. Our sympathy goes to the Millers on the passing of Mrs. Mildred Miller. Also sympathy to the Mclsaacs on the passing of Mr. Jack Mclsaac. Jackie Marshall and Cathy Campbell were home for the week- end from Thunder Bay. Congratulations to Mrs. Beth McAdam who was honoured as Schreiber's Citizen of the Year. An engagement party was held at the home of Mary Speziale for Miss Tanya Prebushewski. Many lovely gifts were received and a delicious lunch was served. A Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all. <ZD), AS WERE CLOSED *RESE y HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS? BRING FAMILY AND FRIENDS TO THE 4. SERENDIPITY : GARDENS § a8 OOE fe IN ROSSPORT WE ARE CLOSED DEC.a4, 35 $ ab TO ENTERTAIN OUR FAMILY ¢ FRIENDS. BUT REOPEN DEC. at ~JAN. 0a, 1:00-9:00 FOR BRUNCH § DINING (Witt THE Scena OF NEW YEARS EVE, RA DRIVATE BCOKING NEW YEARS Day FEATURES 4 TIONS RE WERE OPEN ALL WINTER! MON-FRI 5:00-9:00 SATE SUN 11:00-9:00 824-890 , _¥ ECIAL MENU RED- Ag AA, ------ 6A