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GR METS I FE mnie Where to float your boat The following is the second of a four-part series.on boating. This week's article deals with choosing a summer home for your boat -- once again, a family decision. Next week: adding a little power to your boating life. For instant family boating fun, just add water. But where? Perhpas the choice is simple. If you own a summer cottage on-a lake, or plan to rent one for the season, then the logical place for your runabout or cruiser is right al your own dock. You may not choose-toe park it anywhere other than on its own trailer in your driveway, and that has many advantages also. It gives you the ability to range far and wide on_ trailabout cruises, exploring new lakes and waterways every time out. But if this is your plan, pay special attention to the trailer. Keep wheel bearings packed with fresh grease andcarry a spare wheel and a trailer jack. Also invest in a pair of guide poles, the kind that bolt onto the rear corners of your trailer to help you direct your boat aboard in a wind or current. You can also move your taillights onto them, well clear of the water. There is a remarkable number of boating waters within a few Squadron executive named The Midland Power Squadron held its Annual General Meeting April 21 at the Bavarian House. The meeting featured year- end reports from 1981- 82's Bridge and the induction of the 1982-83 Bridge. The new commander, Bill Gibson, received control of the helm from past commander Paul LaChappelle. The new bridge will consist of Richard Cooper, Executive Officer; Herb Henderson, Adminis- - trative Office; Al Jago, Secretary; Paul Twigg, Treasurer; Jan Grieve, Public Relations Office; John Holgate, Training Officer; Ron Rowe, Training Aids Officer; Margaret Cooper, Liason Officer; Marg Thompson, MAREP Oct farcex< Hans Steinacker, Quater- master; Ernie Mink, Safety Officer; Inge Steinacker, Commu- nications Officer; Lionel Hamner, Regalia Officer; Dr. John Corcoran, Historian Officer; Bev Boyd, Director at Large. This year's annual Graduation, for the Basic Boating students will be held June 5 at the Delawana. June 10, 11, 12 Ron Brown & Simcoe Country PHELPSTON TAVERN Country & Western Music PHELPSTON TAVERN Flos Conc.4, Phelpston ~ Brandy June 10, 11, 12 - hours drive of most Canadians. Provincial governments, or cer- tainly most of them, provide listings of launching ramps, docks and marinas. You can also obtain charts of just about every navigable lake or river in Canada. Planning a_trailabout cruise can be great fun, a fine family pastime even during the winter months. For the majority of Canadians who opt for an on-the-water berth for their boat, there are a great many good marinas lo choose from. First decide where you want to spend your summer, what waters you will be able to cruise conveniently, what communities are nearby for shopping and eating out, also how far it is from home and on what kind of roads. Check out the type of slips provided, and what services are included (fresh water, hydro, garbage disposal and such), and what the seasonal cost will be. Find out if they accept children and pets, and make sure that there is no conflict here. Also ROXY THEATRE MIDLAND 526-5791 Fri.-Sat.-Sun. June 4-5-6 THE ROAD WARNING Some scenes of violence may be offensive Theaves trancn Ont Mon: to Thurs. June 7-8-9-10 re Sessions 5 CONFESSIONS OF A DRIVING as INSTRUCTOR Midland Drive In Theatre 526-2411 - Box Office opens 8p.m. Show starts at dusk. Fri.-Sat.-Sun. June 4-5-6 _-- f ra Oram Also "asAGue am? PLUS THE WANDERERS coming WEDNESDAY NIGHT June 2nd "'Easy Listening"' e Sinatra e Streisand e Anne Murray e Ella Fitzgerald e Kenny Rogers 9 p.m. to 12 midnight Bayfield St., Barrie Fully licensed for eating & meeting "For the good times everytime" what shore facilities are provided for the younger set in the way of playgrounds, bar- becues or perhaps a clubhouse. Ask about a swimming pool. If there is none, what about a sandy swimming beach on the shore? But most important, meet some of the people who keep their boats there. Introduce yourself and ask them about the advantages and disadvantages of making this _ their © 359 First St. VGQGOQQQQQGOOOOY summer home. Check around for kids and teenagers of the same ages as your own, for this is most important to your summer-long peace of mind. There is a community spirit al many marinas, with every weekend offering some activity or special event. Cruises are organized, camping trips and picnics are often on the agenda. Some conduct water ski classes, others sel up scuba instruction, still others sailboard or small sailboat sessions Finally, check out the service shop at -the marina and talk to the resident mechanic. Is he familiar with your brand of engine? Has he been to the motor company's" service school? A well-qualified mechanic on hand can save you both down time and money Marinas are made up of families, your kind of families. This is what boating is all about. 2ECCGReGueRg PORT McNICOLL 534-7301 © HOTEL ©O Midland Ys Men's Cheb WEEPSTAKES CAR DRAW & DANCE Saturday, June 5 Midland Centennial Arena Only 1000 tickets to be sold 1982 CAMARO Jim Morrison Chev / Olds R TWO-FLORIDA rousel Tours IFICATE HOLIDAY. OK Johnsgf an *275.00 GAFT Plus many other prizes Elimination Draw arlor Draw7:00 p.m. - Dance 9:00 p.m. Music by the Varitones All proceeds to the Y.M.C.A. $20 per couple Tickets available at: Barrie & Son's Furniture Arcade Pharmacy Wallys Mens Wear And from all Y's Men's Club Members Wednesday, June 2, 1982, Page 23