THE SKID MARK Cst. RANDY HERMAN RCMP North Van Traffic Section The Christmas season is upon us once again. At this time of the year more so than at any other time, employees and employers, friends and relatives come together to celebrate this of you will be around next year at this time to celebrate another Christmas. Unfortunately SOME of you won't be and this will be as a direct result of one of these social parties. As a driver you know the respon- sibility that you have but what about the host or hostess of these social 1. In some cases you may wish to call your local Police Department and advise them of the time, date and approx- imate number of people at- tending. This serves a two fold purpose, firstly preven- ting unwanted = party crashers, and patrolling the area in order to prevent thefts from or of party auto joyous occasion. The most popular way of celebrating ts by a social party involving alcoholic “spirits”. It is my hope that each and everyone events. What their responsibilities? Following are some tips if you or your business firm is going to hold a party. are guests’ vehicles. 2. If a house party, have the courtesy to advise your neighbours and tell them that if the party becomes too The spirits of Christmas can ca noisy to give you a call and if that call does come comply with their wishes. 3. Have invited guests only, do not advertise on bulletin boards. This can only lead to trouble. 4. As the host and hostess, you should not be consuming alcohol to excess. You are responsible for your home and guests, and as well be able to cope with any emergency that may arise. 5. Do not force alcohol on any of your guests. If they do not wish ta drink abide by their wishes. You should have non-alcoholic drinks available, such as coffee, tea, orange or tomato juice, soda pop-and non-alcoholic punches. 6. It is recommended that you do not have “open” bars and as host or hostess “you” pour the drinks. 7. Supply snacks or party Bil: Weduesday, December 17, 1960 - North Shore News use trouble sandwiches throughout the evening. 8. Do not allow anyone who has consumed a quantity of alcohol to drive. Insist on a cab for this person or drive them yourself if you've had litde to drink. You have a moral responsibility to en- sure your guests safety. There has also been some discussion as to the legal responsibility. It is obvious that there is a responsibility to the party goer who can say “NO”. 9. As a business firm, entertain the thought of cabs to and from the site of the party. Remember the employee works for you. It could result in a much greater financial loss than the cost of the cabs if your employee was involved in an accident. These are only a few tips. I'm sure you can think of others. 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If the crisis was “severe and protracted”, the board would introduce gasoline ra- tioning and consumers driv- ing cars would be hardest hit, Stevenson told the more than 500 federal and provin- cial officials and represen- talives from farm and con- sumer groups Temperatures in office buildings would also be turn ed down and energy needed for recreatonal activities would be reduced by 15 per- cent, the former Impenal Oil executive said “The scheme is based on the issue of Coupons to those who own of lease registered road vehicles and who pur chase gasoline al retail outlets either for personal or business use,” he said The amount of fuel available to) private | con sumers would be adyusted regularly while rationing for commercial users would be tabulated on past needs “The could be implemented within six mon ths he said “Thas is needed to pnnt and distribute coupons and forms. to prepare public program lamic information programs, to hire and train administrative staff and to train non-board personnel who would be in- volved in the rationing pro- gram across the country. “It has been estimated gasohne rationing would in- volve up to 100,000 people in banks, post offices and oil company installations throughout the country,” Stevenson said. Some training would have to be given to all of these people. The board would also be able to implement contigen- cy plans to equally distnbute crude oil among refinenes within seven days of a declared emergency Within two months of an emergency, the board would implement a second stage of ratomng of wholesale and retail outlets If the Middle East restncted supphes or there was a domesti upheavel that produced a 10 percent cut) for several months, essential services imcluding hospitals, police services, cnergy production and essential agmculture produc fron would not be reduced, he sand Industry and transporters would have to reduce energy consumption by seven per cent 40 yéars expenence TAYLORMOTIVE IS BCAA APPROVED HOME OF THE AUTOMOTIVE SPECIALISTS jf Quathed technicians wn oeach hetd Many with 20 « AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS ¢ COMPLETE GENERAL MECHANICAL ¢ WHEEL . 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