WHITBY FREE PRE SS, WEDNESDAY. MAY 23, 1984, PAGE 9 Flying club to provide sunset patrol over Whitby harbor Members of the Oshawa Flying Club will be patrolling the skies over the Whitby Harbor this summer augmen- ting already existing rescue services. The patrol started last Tuesday and lasts for one hour prior to sun- down and will operate through to Oct. 31. " To our knowledge this is the first such arrangement in, Canada," Mayor Bob Attersley said in a writ- ten statement last week. "We now have rescue and surveillance, con- tact established bet- ween air, ]and and water." The mayor said that the purpose of the patrol is to make recreational boating a safer leisure activity. Pilots from the club will patrol the shoreline of LAke Ontario in this area. The pilots will imitiate the search and rescue activities through visual or radio contact fromn boaters in dlstress. 'IWhen a pilot notices someone in distress, he will make direct contact to the City of Oshawa Rescue Association (COMRA) or the Pickering/Ajax Rescue Unit (PARU) depending on the location of the distressed boater," At- tersley said. "Ail conmmunication wil, be co-ordinated through the base control station at the Port Whit- by Marlnaby and automatic directional finder, " he added. Boaters may also ac- tivate the finder through the use of their on-board VHF radio which wil give an approximate location thereby leading rescue units to them. The directional, finder will be in operation even when the aircraft aren't flying during the hour proceeding sundown. "Port Witby Marina has also arranged for back up rescue boat services to assist as required, complemen- RV fire causes $20i%,OOOâ traveling westbound on Highway 401 when it caught fire just east of Brock St. When firefighters arrived, the vehicle was totally imvolved. However, the tire was extinguished ini about 12 minutes and before it reached the vehicle's gas and propane tanks. VanDoleweerd esti- mated' the damage at ting COMRA and/or PARU," Attersley said. "The introduction of the Sundown Air Patrol will niake boating much safer in this area," Ontario the mayor continued. "The cost of the operation will even- tually be spread among a number Of organizations in the Ministry of Energy Hon. Philip Andrewes Minister area who will benefit, including the fishing associations and marinas. " However, to get the prograni going in 1984, ~~"he -Ontario Ministry of Energy cordially invites you to an OPEN HOUSE ï THE BRIDLE TRAIL subdivision by Monarch ConstiructionLUmited 36 Hedgewood Drive, Unionville, Ontaiio Open froni May 25,1984, E Wednesday to Friday, 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.Z For further information call (416) 474-1100. - - - - - - -- - - - -- - - Port Whitby Marina will operate the service. The mayor said that when an alert signal is received, ail emergency services will be notified. These will include the Whitby Fire Depar- tment, hospitals, am- bulance services and, if needed the Durham Regional Police Force. "I believe this activity will justify its end 'and be an important element in serving the boating public," Atter- sley concluded. THE LOW ENERGY HOME ennews Yourbest, fiend When the weathers flot fit for man or beast,heesnwyollray welcome. The best news for you is savings of up to 80% on your heating fuel compared to a conventional house. The best news for your best friend is the added comfort that only a lovable pooch could appreciate so much. Make plans today to see the R-2000. low energy home. And if you need an expert second opinion, take your best friend with you. With- th e co ntroilledfresh a ir Mmmmmmm. Wann ail over and heat recoverysystem, air The enery eicient heating is virtualfr dustfree. Great system and higher levels. for the sheen of his coat. of insulationproduce even temperaturesycar round. You know how he loves lyin in the sun. With the large multiglazed windows, he can do it inside. So he's not the greatest Check that wet nose. The watchdog But with the true'sign of a healthy dog. exeptonalfr quiet interior,Noodrwihteead evenhe my imroveconstruction reducing an n oying draftsç. See thatglint in his eye. He knows ifyou have an eye f Or value, he may be eating alot of liver with the money you save. Enefgy IOnrm HUDOAC 6 - - - - - - - -- -ý a, 'Ag