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ih --- 800 (1 viul .vebhesuT -- BAT: VOUS A Tang 48 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, July 11, 1989 'Renovation do's don'ts! Demand for home renovations services is expected to hit record highs this year, so lining up good tradespeople and architects may take some extra effort, consumer experts say. Recent surveys forecast a ban- ner year for the industry, as more homeowners choose renovating over braving the high-priced housing market. According to figures released at a Toronto trade conference, Canadians will spend $21 billion on renovations in 1989, up from $17 billion last year and more than the total expected expenditure on new homes for the same period. "If predictions come true, the drywall dust is going to be flying this season and renovators are likely to be heavily booked, especially the good ones," says Marilyn Gurevsky of the Ontario Ministry of Consumer and Com- mercial Relations. "Even if the boom doesn't come, it's essential to start hunting for good people well in advance of the date you want work to begin." The first matter to settle before starting the search for help is how much of it you need or want, the experts say. Small repair jobs . may be easily handled by the homeowner or a single tradesper- son -- a plumber, for example. Full scale renovations can be tackled in many ways. Some con- . sumers do as much work as possi- ble on their own and call in ex- perts for only a few specific tasks. Others keep as far from the technicalities as possible, hiring architects to carry the project from dreams to draperies. Commonly, general contractors are employed to run renovation projects, although some keen homeowners act in that capacity themselves, hiring subcontrac- tors, ordering materials, super- vising work and seeing the job thro to completion. "Whether: your approach is hands on, hands off or halfway between, the key is to be sure all the people you hire are the best available," Gurevsky says. "The most reliable way to do that is to get recommendations and references. Sure, it's still possible you'll have problems -- references can be rigged, recommendations can be unreliable -- but you'll cut the risks considerably by check- ing them out." Members of certain trades and professions require special train- ing and licensing in Ontario. Plumbers, electricians, heating contractors, air conditioning ex- perts and sheet metal workers must carry certificates issued by the Ontario Ministry of Skills Development (MSD). Certifica- tion follows 9,000 hours of training and standardized testing. The ministry also operates voluntary training and certifica- tion programs in the following renovation-related fields: drywall installation, painting, decorating, brick and stone masonry, plaster- ing and carpentry. Members of these trades are not legally re- quired to take MDS programs, but prospective customers may want to ask if they have done so. To confirm registration -- man- datory or voluntary -- call the nearest branch of MSD listed in the phone book or contact head of- fice at (416) 965-0609. Garden Club news The June 19th meeting of Pine Ridge Garden Club brought out a good attendance to enjoy the slides and a very interesting and informative talk given by John Beaulieu on African Violets and related plants. Door Prize winner, Roelie De- Jong was presented with a Garden Hose donated by Lake Scugog Lumber. The Monthly Competition theme was "June Bride" a cascading Bridal Bou- quet using fresh material was won by 1st Shirley Love, 2nd Pat Kingstone, 3rd Marilyn Bailey. The Name Tag draw was won by Esther Morelli. Esther won a trowel and weeder set and Shirley won a Hoze Nozzle donated by --_ Lake Scugog Lumber. Pat won a wrought iron hanger donated by Stedman's. The next meeting on July 17th is the Garden Club's Flower, Rose and Vegetable Show, at the Nestleton Hall. Members will be meeting at 6:30 to picnic outside the Hall and then will adjourn to the downstairs meeting room to view films loaned by the Library. The Junior Garden Club will have entries in the Show and will also have a workshop on Pot- pourri Sachets. They are also ask- ed to bring as many different kinds of Grasses as possible. A cordial invitation is extended to anyone to join us on July 17th at the Nestleton Hall. Don't get wrapped up in your farming jobs! by Marilyn Sewell, Co-ordinator Agricultural Health & Safety Rural Organizations & Services Branch Ontario Ministry of Agriculture & Food A friend was telling me about a neighbour of his who had a scrap with a power take-off (PTO) shaft and was left without the shirt on his back or the pants on his rump. After the initial exclamations of "Is he okay?' or '"'Was he in- jured?", it's hard not to stifle a giggle. Why is that? A nervous laugh often replaces the incredi- ble thought of a potentially horri- fying accident. Come See ... EPC SEE THIS OUTSTANDING FILM THIS SUNDAY EVENING! A Man Called NorMAN featuring MIKE ADKINS Come see the compelling true story that prompted one of the largest responses in the history of Dr. James Dobson's "Focus on the Family" radio broadcast. SUNDAY, JULY 16th at 6:30 PM Emmanuel Pentecostal Church Durham Regional Rd. 8 at Simcoe Street, Port Perry CHURCH 985-4441 Free Admission The modern PTO shaft is one of the greatest results of farm equip- ment technology. Properly guard- ed and fearfully respected, it can be one of the best tools on the farm. But forget its potentially disastrous force for just one se- cond and you could find yourself "looking at the potatoes from the bottom side up." Most PTO accidents are caus- ed by inadequate shielding and/or operator carelessness. Master shields were designed to prevent contact with the tractor stub shaft and the front universal joint of the attached machine's driveline, not to decorate the shop wall or to stand on for a quick ride! If any PTO shield is damag- ed or missing, FIX IT! You may be able '0 leap and jump like a ballet dancer over an exposed shaft, but can or will everyone who works around that unsafe piece of equipment. Here are some key points to remember when working around PTO driven equipment. -- Disengage the PTO before getting off the tractor. -- Do not step across a spinning shaft. -- Fix or replace shafts that do not rotate freely. -- Wear close-fitting clothes and slip-resistant footwear. -- Never allow anyone near a running PTO shaft, PORT PERRY PRINCE ALBERT UNITED CHURCH Rev. D. Robert J. LePage, B.A., M. Div. Rev. Donald E. Tansley B.A. M. Div. ' Associate Minister SUNDAY, JULY 16 Service Theme: "Practicing What We Prosess"' 10:00 a.m. Port Perry Morning Worship 11:30 a.m. Prince Albert Morning Worship Nursery Care Always Available UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA - Miss Edith Bolton Scugog Island 9:45 a.m. Manchester 11:15 a.m. UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA Rev. Dale Davis Blackstock 10:00 a.m. North Nestleton 11:15 a.m. Nursery & Church School During Worship GREENBANK PASTORAL CHARGE SERVICES Rev. David Shepherd, Minister 9:30 a.m. Seagrave 11:00 a.m. Greenbank 12:30 p.m. Pinedale COMMUNITY CHURCH CAESAREA Rev. W.H. Crawford Sunday - 11:00 a.m. Speaker: Rev. W.H. Crawford Thursday - at 8:00 p.m. Prayer & Bible Study (Interesting & Informative) Come & Enjoy Family Worship (985-5526) Welcome To The Country Church EMMANUAL PENTECOSTAL CHURCH Regional Rd. 8 at Simcoe Port Perry, Ontario Rev. David Beesley, Pastor 985-4441 SUNDAY, JULY 16 9:45 a.m. - Christian Education 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Message: "Chariots of Fire" Special Music: Christine McLaren 6:30 p.m. Praise Service: Feature Film - "A Man Called Norman" (No admission charge) Nursery Care and Children's Church Provided in Both Services Tues. 7-8:30 p.m. Adult Bible Study "A Church Reaching Out in Love" ANGLICAN CHURCH The Rev'd Charles E. Bull Incumbent St. John's SUNDAY, JULY 16 9:30 a.m. Morning Prayer Playtime & Nursery Church of the Ascension SUNDAY, JULY 16 8:00 a.m. Said Eucharist 11:15 a.m. New Rite - Holy Communion Playtime & Nursery NESTLETON PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Closed Month of July PORT PERRY BAPTIST CHURCH Hwy. 7A & Island Road East of Port Perry 985-8681 Pastor: Rev. David S. Daniels Sunday Services: Bible School 9:45 a.m. Worship 11:00 a.m. & 6:30 p.m, Junior Church Wednesday 7-8 p.m. Bible Study & Prayer Adults & Youth Nursery Provided Youth Program 985-8681 Special Welcome To The Handicapped HOPE CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH A Christian Reformed Fellowshi 166 Simcoe Street, Prince Albe 985-9679 Rev. Dirk Evans, Brampton Song Service: 9:50 a.m. Worship Service 10:00 a.m. Coffee and Fellowship 11:15 a. Evening Worship 7:00 p.m. Sunday School & Nursery Provided - "Everyone is Welcome" EMMANUEL FULL GOSPEL FELLOWSHIP Durham Road 23 and 7th Conc Reverend Timothy Godfrey, Pastor Church: 852-7054 Residence: 852-5871 SUNDAY, JULY 16 9:45 a.m. - Family Bible Sch 11:00 a.m. - Worship Services 6:00 p.m. - Praise Meeting Tuesday - 9:30 a.m. Ladies Fellowship Wednesday - 7:30 p.m. Prayer & Bible Study Saturday - 7:00 p.m. Youth Group BAHA'I FAITH For information about Baha'i meetings & activities please wri P.O. Box 1153, Port Perry, Ontario, LOB 1NO or Call 985-9339 THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN CANADA Rev. Stuart McEntyre, B.A., B. Office: 985-3881 -- Home: 985-34 SUNDAY, JULY 16 ST. JOHN'S - PORT PERRY 9:55 A.M. Family Worship & Church Sch The Reverend John Robertso Nursery Care Provided BURNS PRESBYTERIAN COMMUNITY CHURCH ASHBURN 10:00 a.m. Church School 11:15 a.m. Family Worship The Reverend John Roberts Sound Evangelical Biblical Theology ST. BERNADETTE'S CATHOLIC PARISH SUNDAY MASS 11:30 a.m. Nestleton Community Hall Nestleton Serving Cartwright Townshi Come On Home Father Tom Lynch 705-932-2712