30 - Sunday, dune 21, 1992 — North Shore News

 HELP’S AT HANI

HELP’S AT Hand, by North
Shore Community Services
(NSCS), is a forum for discussing
government policies and pro-
grams, benefits, consumer and
legal rights, taxation and public
services.

Answers are intended only as 2
general guide and should not be
applied to individual causes without
further consultation.

Question: 1 recently received a
call offering me a_ vacation
package to Florida, at a far better
price than we could get through a
travel agent. | am tempted to go
for the holiday offer but I seem to
remember hearing cautions about
these deals. Do you think it is safe
to buy a trip this way?

Answer: It is important to be

Penalties stiff for

“DON’T LIMIT your freedom by
getting charged for impaired
boating,’’ says Rick Graham,
small craft safety coordinator for
the Canadian Red Cross.

“We want to remind boaters
that the penalty for impaired
boating is as stiff as that for im-
paired driving. That means you
could face a possible jail sentence,
fine, loss of your driver's licence
and a criminal record. It’s just not
worth it.”

He also pointed out that the
RCMP are using handheld
breathalyzers to help them ap-
prehend drunken boaters, so the
possibility of getting charged with
drunken boating is more likely.

Graham explained that the Red
Cross wants to encourage people
to enjoy boating, but in a safe
manner. Alcohol is a factor in
53% of the drownings from small
power boats. The statistic jumps
to 75% among people who drown
while fishing from small power

extra cautious when making any
purchase over the telephone. It is
impossible to examine the mer-
chandise and, because there is
often pressure to make an instant
decision, you may make a pur-
chase you'll later regret.

Impulse buying is never a good
idea — no matter how much
money you save. If something
goes wrong, your chances of get-
ting your money back are very
slim.

In the case of a_ vacation
package, ask detailed questions to
find out exactly what the price
does and does not cover. Ask
specifically for names of hotels,
airlines and restaurants that your
package | might include.

Also inquire about cancellation

drunken boaters

boats.

“It’s a matter of common
sense,’’ said Graham, ‘‘drunk-
enness makes you and your boat
less steady. If you end up in the
water, you will have more trouble
taking care of yourself and others
who might need your help.’’

The Red Cross is launching a
campaign to make the public more
aware of the dangers of drunken
boating and the legal penalties.
With the help of the Canadian
Coast Guard and local police,
they are hosting a series of
boating safety presentations at
marinas all over the province.

Posters and brochures on
boating and alcohol are being
distributed to liquor stores, retail
marine supply outlets and recre-
ational centres.

For more information contact
the local police department, the
Canadian Coast Guard or the
nearest Red Cross office.

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policies and refunds. The
salesperson should be able to an-
swer these questions. ff not, then
beware. Remember that most
great deals have a hidden cost.

A wise policy is to request all
information in writing and be sure
that it complies with what you
were told on the telephone. This
will also give you time to think
and help to avoid making a
pressured decision.

Some scam telemarketers may
ask you to send a cheque or
money order right away or they
may offer to send a messenger to
pick these up. Definitely do not
agree to this.

Consumer and Corporate Af-
fairs, the federal government body
that protects consumer interests,
advises consumers not to give out
their credit card numbers to
salespeople over the telephone.
Revealing your card number to
fraudulent sales people is a risk in
two ways: not only could you lose
your initial investment but you
may face additional unauthorized
charges on your credit card ac-
count.

To check out the reputation of
any company you are concerned
about, contact the Better Business
Bureau at 682-2711.

This column is prepared with
financial assistance from the
Notary Foundation. For more in-
formation call NSCS at 985-7138.

PEPPLs

on Dundavave Beach

@ Peppi's famous brunch & dinner menus

Live piano entertainment by Al Carmichael

@ Cruise ships so close you can shake the captain’s hand

@ Achance to win a Parasailing trip for two courtesy of
Aquila Parasail of Vancouver. Free entry for all brunch —
& dinner guests on Father’s Day

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The 11th Annual Ambleside Par 3 Tournament

The 1892 edition of the pooular iocal
tournament is set for Sunday, July 12. Spo
by the North Shore News and Fark Royal
Shopping Cenire, this tournament is open to.a
golfers, regardless of club affiliation or

membership.

_ Again this year, there are four divisions: men,
“ women, seniors and youth (16 years: and | under)
each with plenty of prizes.

Quaiifying Rounds |
May be played between June 8 and July 4.
Place your scorecards in the tournament box i in

the clubhouse.

Entry fee ... $5.00
Green fee ticket $5.75 (Seniors and
youth — under 18, $3.75 — weekends $5.78)

Finals

Sunday, July 12 — weather permitting. (No.
green fees for finalists.)

For information
Call ayes Wynn, Tournament Director, at

921-7353.

You can win

Trophies for the winners in each of the four. :
divisions, men, women, seniors and juniers,
and for the winner overall. :

Gift Certificates, redeemable at stores in Park
Royal, for the top three finishers in each of the
four divisions.

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