TERRACE BAY/SCHREIBER NEWS Wednesday, May 10, 1989 -- 22 eo The hockey season isn't over. Ball hockey has a large following. Anyone over 16 years of age can play at the Schreiber Recreation Centre every Tuesday and Thursday from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. for $1. Photo by Dave Chmara "IT'S A DEFINITE ADVANTAGE FOR US." We're in rural Canada to Stay. Developments. aS ae Jeff Scott, Alma, Ontario. Businessman Jeff Scott is just one of a growing number of rural Canadians benefiting from increased access to postal products and services through a Retail Postal Outlet. Retail Postal Outlets across the country offer Canada Post customers more convenience. As part of a local business, they are located close to other services in the community. Retail Postal Outlets are more accessible than former Post Offices. On average, hours of postal service operation in communities with Retail Postal Outlets have more than doubled. Now thousands of rural Canadians can buy their postal products and services on weekends and in the evenings. In the next few years, the number of retail outlets in rural Canada will grow by 40 percent. Every week, more and more rural Canadians are enjoying the benefits of a Retail Postal Outlet. Canada Post Corporation is delivering on its promise. By Maurice Fenelon Northern Development Officer Did you know that most household accidents are pre- ventable? Common sense and a little caution will go a long way towards preventing a tragic or disabling accident. : Spring cleaning around your home or cottage presents the potential for many accidents. Burning grass and brush requires extra attention especially if conditions are dry. Inspect the area to be burned closely - if there appears to be any danger areas or doubts in your mind con- sult your fire department or local Ministry of Natural Resources for MAIL SPOSTE Canada Post Corporation , Société canadienne des postes Our commitment: better service for you. a professional evaluation. A burning permit will be required, so it is always best to seek their advice anyway. Always have on hand a few pails of water, shovels, running water. An old broom on-hand can be soaked in water makes a good fire swat- ter. Do not burn on hot or windy days and never leave the burn site too soon - make sure the fire is dead out. Carting away old debris and junk may require two or more people. Never lift heavy objects by yourself - ask for a helping hand. If you must lift such things lift with your legs not your back. A back injury can be painful and long lasting. Make sure the load is tightly secured and your vehi- cle is not overloaded. Cleaning windows and paint- ing trim or siding is best done with the aid of scaffolding if available. A ladder or step ladder will do that job in helping you reach high-out of the way areas, but remember to securely place the ladder and do not dangerously extend your reach. Inside the home or cottage requires equal safety sense. Stairways are a very common accident site. Do not clutter a stairway with extension cords or cleaning equipment - a clean work area is a safe one. ° Dispose of all paints, cleaning fluids and household chemicals you no longer require. Leaving them around the home could pose a danger to your children or pets. Consult your fire department about the safest way to dispose of such household products. If at all possible products such as gaso- line, fertilizers, propane and flammables should be stored in a shed outside your home. Read the labels on all cleaning solutions you will use - follow the instructions paying special atten- tion to safety rules. Wear protec- tive clothing if required. Remember that many household cleaning products are corrosive or abrasive. There are many more safety concerms to be aware of - these are but a few to-keep you informed. If you would like to learn more about working safely around the home contact the office of the Ministry of Northern Development and Mines, 2 Stevens Ave., Marathon, Ontario or call 229-1153. For areas out- side of Marathon ask your opera- tor for Zenith 33160. Cancer Please give generously. CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY SOCIETE CANADIENNE Du CANCER