Barrie Historical Newspaper Archive

Barrie Examiner, 24 Nov 1978, p. 5

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Thursdays snowfall Anti freeze is dangerous around pets Antifreeze is essential for winter driving but it can cause painful death for pets which dnriktlxrpoisonousliquid Local veterinarians say dogs seem to be attracted to anti freeze and will drink it Cats are very particular and probably wouldnt bother with it but dogs seem to be attracted toit said Dr Bob Morrison to day dont know if it is the flavor or taste but they dont find it objectionable he said All is takes is good drink of the liquid to poison the animal said Dr Monism He said half cup would pro bably be fatal The poison damages the kidneys but the signs do not show for day or two after the petdrinkstheliquid Dr Lloyd Fisher said poisoned dog will start to look dull and will start vomitting By the time he shows thme signs however it is usually too lateto save the animal hesaid There is remedy for the poison but it can only be effec tive before the poison has done damage to the kidneys say the dOctors Dr Fisher said the problem is fairly common and he treats about five dogs year who have been poisoned by antifreeze Dr Morrison said mast pco ple are relatively careful because they realize the danger of the poison to small children but the doctors urge people to becareful with the liquid Get rid of the stuff fast said Dr Morrison Take care of it and dont let it sit around said Dr Fisher Neil Fox Barrie public works superintendent said house holders should not pour the li quid on the ground or into storm sewers The best way to get rid of antifreeze is to pour it down the drain into the sani ta ry sewer svstcm he said The doctors remind house holders the antifreeze is aLso lethal to human beings Springwater stays open for skiing and picnics Picnics will be just as much fun at Springwater Park this winter as they were during the summer Three trails are maintained for cross country skiing lhe beginners trail is 24 kilometres long For medium level of challenge skiers can chose the four kilometre trail and the ex perts will enjoy the 48 kilometre trail The park provides parking spaces heated washrooms and allpicnic facilities Wood is kept stocked next to the open fireplaces and the barbecues Picnic tables are left out for use vrIrn VIIrzrj played havoc with drivers across Simcoe County and police report more than 20 minor accidents Orillia was hardest hit as the OPP detachment there investigated l3 mournAm Bonito rtucl€ ylwazIk WWWMM AMI miles my The Canadian Tire Associate Store on Bayfield Street received the Energy Conservation Award in the retail division from Ontario Hydro Wednesday for its efforts in reducing energy consumption Bob Brady left store electri cian shows how ballasts have been disconnected to reduce the amount of power coming into the store With him are Walter Hoogendyke from On tario Hydro David Dean Canadian Tire maintenance manager Ernie Alex ander Barrie PUC chairman and Mayor Ross Archer Examiner Photo would like to thank my RCSS supporters for trustee in Elmvole Wosogo Beach and the townships of ROS and Vespro special mention to those who lroomcd sidc trails takc skiers on tour of the animals which can stay out during the winter including the racoons wolves the bear and most of the wa lllftiwl lhc waterfowl ponds are kcpt dear of ice by bubblci system Bill Wilson park surxrintcndcnt told The llxv worked on my campmgn aminir Many of the ground birds who could not survive the cold are kept in heated enclosures Wilson said the trails ari maintained by one snowiriobilc with grooiiicr and track setting equipment Jo Klein Ge bbin ck Its here at last separate accidents $30 000 damage to Concession Orillia By far the worst was one which left tractor trailer fence and building at Township and Highway ll Stayner OPP Ii LORI UIIIIV If The Examiner IIItlIS by the anadiari lirc orrxiiation Associate Store in Barrie to lSl energy wcrt rcwardcd cdncsda after noon lteprcscntativcs of ttntario llydro and the Bariic Public ltrlitics tommission prcscntixl the store with the Energy ou scrvation Award in recognition of its reduced consumption of electrical energy during the IllSl ninc months of 1978 Walter llixigcndykc ntario llydro energy application surxrvisor for the lcorgiari Ray region said this award is given to retailers who have rcduccd cricrgy coiisuriipt ion by at least 13 percent over given period The program srxiiisorcd by Hydro lll tttlilllllclltttl with local iiiblicutilitycommissions lhc Harrie storc rcduccd lI demand by 37H per cent It is the first business to win the award the area lhrough the award program llydio hopcs commercial outlets will Itt ciicouragcd to use less electrical pow er It is ill tune with itntario llydros ttltjttllyt of riduciiig thi rate of growth in the promo cial electrical system and thiriby reducing tllt rate of capital cxrxndituris on new wv wide selection of teas cooking utensils crystal 05 if credit cards used werent quite so bad and the pedestrians alike were slippin and slidin Copper clocks light fixtures This is your invitation to our once year pre Christmas sale It is being held from Monday Nov 27 to closing Sat Dec 20 off all merchandise Open days week 10 um Comer Hwy 89 27 Coolistown COME VISIT US gciicration plants he explain ed David llcan riiaiiitcnancc manager at the ariadian lirc Store said he used several methods tocut consumption Fifty per cent of thc too watt mercury liigb intensity lamps on the rriairi and second floors were rcmovcil Splitter boxes were installed in the lighting system now eachdepartment controls its own lighting Itctorc all lights on floor were tunicd on at once liiirmg the summer the air conditioning systcrii was kept full of ticon lhc cooling gas causing the system to work has II£III IIIII£II inc half the store lights were rimovut Storage arcas are kept fairly dark lican says employers complained the store was dark but got llNtl to thechangcquickl The store is pretty well Ill tor the amount of lighting cut Iiisaid linally hundreds of ballasts IIlt traristorniirs bringing thc power into the store wcrc rciiiovcd Itcan cxplaincil riirioving light bulbs is not criougb suici power is st ill tlow mg llc said rimiwal of the ballasts dccrcasis the amount of electricity coming in lhc aiiailiuii IIii Stores Planters candles Christmas decorations wooden toys mugs etc 6pm just like the song says Examiner Photo Canadian Tire gets award tor energy conservation rict Hydro bill wasSHZtlitfiti for the first nine months of 1977 and Hlll down to$ftz7lt3iiiri Witt The presentation of III llIiI quc given in recognition of Icadcrship and resourcefullncss in implementing and maintain irig an effective clcctricity pro gram and valuable contribu tioii towards an energy secure future was done by Bob Mallion of the Barrie Ilt llavc llcaii and Bob Brady storc electrician accepted the award Walter Hoogcndykc lIrriic Alexander chairman of thc llt liavc Hancock gcncral manager and Mayor ltoss Archer were priscnt the examiner Friday Nov 24 ion MIDIIURST skating rink atliorest Hill Public School will be provided by the Midhurst Community Skating Club this year lim Nightingale member of the rink committee said the rink which will be built on the tennis courts in the school yard will be maintained by vol unteers and supported through memberships in the club BARBIE TV and Club provides rink at Midhurst school Membership cost $522 family Nightingale said the list of volunteers is still short and anyone wishing to join the club and help should call him at 7371390 The work crews will be rganized on weekly rotation Use of the rink will be limited to members only Skate tags for the family will be issued to membersof the skatingclub APPLIANCES Features Speeds lnterior Light Removable Tray Auto Defrost l80 degree Side Swing Door 80 Dunlop St 7284 ONEYEAR NO INTEREST BUDGET PLAN Offer expires Nov 3078 When you purchase Electrohome MICROAVE OWEN 297 BONUS DRAW 74 IIIHIII ECOND GRAND PRIZE NUMBER URTH GRAND PRIZE NUMBER FIFTH GRAND PRIZE NUMBER 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