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[ 'Saturday, in Port Perry Firefighters battle for extrication title Auto extrication, more often than not, is a struggle between life and death and time. Firefighters race against time in an effort to free the victims of automobile accidents from the twisted wreckage. But as much as haste is impor- tant, so too is safety. One wrong move can hurt the victim as much as help. It's a delicate balancing act, requiring well-trained person- nel and specialized equipment. At Scugog Hall #1, Port Perry, a team of dedicated men have been practising auto extrication techniques for many years Their drive 10 be the best they can be has led to their participa- Hon in aulo extrication compet- tions in places throughout North America, and they've garnered a name for themselves as one of the best teams in the business. But this weekend they won't get a chance to compete, because they're playing host to the first- ever Durham Region Auto Extnication Competition, Saturday Sept. 7, 8:30 am. to 4 p.m. in the Scugog Township parking lot on Water St. (behind the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce). Opening ceremonies at 10 a.m. officially kick off-what promises . 10 be a thrilling day If you've never seen the highly skilled members of an auto extri- cation team at work, you won't AME believe how efficient these fire- fighters are, using the 'jaws of life', cribbing, air bags and all kinds of paraphernalia. In fact, some of what is now considered 'standardized' equipment evolved al auto extrication competitions. Eight teams are lined up for Saturday's competition. Captain Don Steele, one of the organizers from Hall #1, expects teams to arrive from Pickering, Mount Albert, Mariposa, Uxbridge, Newcastle, Sunderland and Scugog Hall #2, Caesarea, as well as what he calls "a surprisé team." He wouldn't elaborate on that last entry, but he did have a big grin on his face when he talked about it He's hoping for a big crowd to watch as the teams fight it out for atrophy. One by onc they are assigned a 'scenario', with dummy victims trapped inside wrecked cars. As well as being timed, the teams will be judged on many points, includ: ing how well they comfort and calm the victims. Admission is only one dollar, and includes a look at several emergency vehiclgs on display Province of 'Ontario Air Ambulance; Metropolitan Toronto Bus Ambulance and Support Vehicle; and the Ontario Fire Marshall Rescue Unit. It should be a 'bang-up' day. Don't miss it! PHILP PONTIAC - SICK LIMIT SELLDONN 1991 Fireflys & GMC Trackers REDUCED + $500. CASHBACK or 8.9% FINANCING 1991 Tem GMC Regular sts & ab Pickups REDUCED + $750. CASHBACK or 7.9% FINANCING 1991 Sunbirds & GMC Sonoma Pickups REDUCED + $1000. to $1500. CASHBACK or 7.9% FINANCING 1991 Pontiac Bonnevilles le & Buick LeSabres REDUCED + $1500. CASHBACK or 8.9% FINANCING GM Total Limited Warranty included wih all 1991 Models " REIT, | PONTIAC BUICK LIMITED 10 Vanedward Drive, Port Perry 985-8474 Serving the Community Since 1976 Captain Don Steele of Scugog Township Fire entered the team pictured above. Above, Capt Department Hall #1, Port Perry, was over"in Steele shares a laugh with team members (from Caesarea last weekend to check out the progress Igft) Peter Hastings, Doug Olliffe, Rick Clancy, Bill of one of the teams competing In this Saturday's -- Paul Fidler and Matt Stephenson. Auto Extrication Competition. Hall #1 is hosting. Absent from photo is Kelly Clancy and Rob the day-long event, while Hall #2 (Caesarea) has Parker. See story for details. GENERAL INTEREST NIGHT SCHOOL PROGRAMS - Port Perry High School + REGISTRATION -- Monday, September 9th from 7 to 9 PM, Tuesday, September 10th from 7 to 9 PM (MAIN OFFICE of the HIGH SCHOOL) MONDAY NIGHT COURSES: Christmas Crafts Folk Art - Beginner Microwave Food Express Hunter Safety Typing TUESDAY NIGHT COURSES. Woodworking - Multi-level Small Engines Lawn Chair Hairdressing Quilting - Modern Techn Silk Flower Arranging Aerobics Fitness for Women Breadmaking Ball Room Dancing* Bird Watching - Bridge - Intro Horsemanship - Beginner Stained Glass Travel and Tourism Auto Trouble Shooting - Basic Intro. to IBM and Compatibles Wordperfect 50/51 WEDNESDAY NIGHT COURSES: Folk Art - Inter Paper Tole - Intro Sewing - Creative Indoor Plant Care Furniture Refinishing Tai Chi THURSDAY NIGHT COURSES: Lotus 1-2-3 Intro. Horsemanship - Inter Aerobics' Baliroom Dancing* Bridge - Inter TIME: 7109PM 710 9PM 710 9:30 PM \ 710 9PM 7109 PM HOURS: COST: WEEKS: 710 9:30 PM 7109PM 710 9PM 7109 PM 7109 PM 710 9:30 PM 710 8:30 PM 7109 PM 710 930 PM 710 9:30 PM 710 930 PM 710 8.30 PM 710930 PM 710 9:30 PM 710 9PM 710 9 PW 710 9PM 710 9PM ques Intro 710 9PM . 710 9.30 PM 710 9PM 7108 PM 710 9PM 7109 710 9PM 710 9:30 PM 710 8:30 PM 710 9:30 PM 710 930 PM + Aerobics and Ballroom Dancing fun wo rights per wok * - The inital Aerobics commitment is fof a 10 Week Period if there is sulicient interest after this period. the program can run for another 15 weeks Details of the above ksted courses are avarable from the Durham Board of Education Brochure avaiable at all Secondary Schools anddibr anes Many courses working with materials require a matend' 'ee payable Night School baging the week of Seplomber 23rd, 1991 Woodworking has a $20 00 material lee cost w on Regawaton Nght