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Page 8 THE BATTALION WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18, 1976 Over 200 boating accidents reported Cool lake water on a hot sunny day offers a tempting escape for Texas boating enthusiasts. More than 450,000 Texans will take to the water for pleasure and fun this summer. Some of these outings will end un happily. The Texas Parks and Wildlife De partment reports that during the first six months of this year, 23 per sons were killed in boating accidents and 77 persons injured. Dollar dam age in the 227 accidents reported to the department exceed $200,000. The heavy season for this type of ac cident is not yet over. Before casting off, boaters should be aware of some safety precautions. It is a good idea to make A water safety checklist and use it. Some im portant points to remember are: (1) Boat capacity. One of the major oversights of boat operators is im proper loading and overloading of the boat. Know the capacity of your boat and don’t exceed it. (2) Life preservers. Wearing a life jacket while boating is like wearing a seat belt when riding in a car. Both make good sense. Have at least one approved life preserver on board for each passenger. (3) Fuel supply. Paddling in from the middle of a lake can ruin your day. Check your fuel supply before casting off. Make sure you have enough fuel to get you out and back safely. But, just in case, have an extra oar on board. (4) Fire extinguisher. Fire and explosion accidents are usually caused by an operator’s improper in stallation or maintenance of engine and equipment. Take care of your boat and its parts. Always carry a fire extinguisher on board. (5) Advance planning. Before leav ing, tell someone on shore when to expect you back. A planned trip is safer. (6) Theft protection. Your boat and equipment are popular items with thieves. Guard against theft. Know what equipment you have in your boat. Etch your driver’s license or boat number on all valuable equip ment and make sure everything is secure before leaving the boat. Al ways store your boat and equipment in a safe place. (7) Good judgment. Don’t oper ate in waters which exceed the limits of your craft, your training or experience. If boating is in your summer plans, learn how to operate your craft safe ly. Call the Coast Guard Auxiliary or U.S. Power Squadron in your area or the Texas Parks and Wildlife De partment for information on free classes in boating traffic safety. Dainj Queen ► * EVERYBODY’S EVERYTHING (Located on S. Texas Avenue between K-Mart and Gibson's.) NEARLY NEW THRIFT SHOP 711 S. Main Wednesday thru Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Ladies resale clothing. Quality clothes at bargain prices. Clothes taken on consignment. 779-1731 Are your health insii. premiums too high?In| f! in low-cost coverage? ( appointment call ' Burditt III or Phil (.l’ CLU, 822-1550. Sun Theaters 333 University The only movies in town. Battalion Classified Call 845-2611 Special Midnight Shows Friday A Saturday $2.00 par No one under 17. Escorted Ladles Free ALL SEATS $3. $1 off with this ad. EWE PIGGIY WIGGLY'S "THIS WEEKS" ■BEST BEEF BOYS'. THESE PRICES GOOD THORS., FRI., SAT. & SUN. AUG. 19-20-21-22. THE PRICE OF BEEF IS DOWN/ YOU OCT A BUY WHAT EVER YOU TRY. T-B0NE-SIRL0IN-CHUCK- TIPS OR ROUND. CHOPS- STEAKS-R0ASTS ORGROUND- SHOP PfOOLY WIGGLY AND SEE IF YOU D0NT AGREE. Swift Proten Heavy Beef SIRLOIN STEAK Swift Proten Heavy Beef Hormel's ^ A LITTLE SIZZLERS i>« «.98' Hormel's Medium Size SPARERIBS J” Oscar Mayer . R^uiar uscar Mayer BOLOGNA * . .8oz. plcg. 75 Swift Proten Heavy Beef CUBE STEAKS Tenderized Swift Proten Heavy Beef LOIN TIP STEAKS Boneless Swift Proten Heavy Beef T-BONE STEAKS Swift Proten Heavy Beef DENVER OVEN ROAST . Boneless. COKE DR. PEPPER — SPRITE — FRESCA Limit 3 Ctns. with S5.00 Purchase 6 ;r 59 NuehofFs Boneless Heavy Beef BRISKET ROAST * W Swift Premium tM ar% SMOKIES RmV 69 FRANKS 12oz. plcg. US # 1 Oregon Russet 1CH Off Label CHEER giant 49oz. box 1 Heavy Duty Liquid ERA POTATOES £ 10 CORN CANTALOUPES CABBAGE » - US*1 Solid Green PRUNES !Sr ,on . 3^. 99 ORANGES GRAPES & .. b 491 ONIONS. SUGAR PURE CANE limit t please, with ♦T 50 or more 25 : ^ mi. m. i** . . . J0oz, bH. ‘1 39 Johnson's BABY Oil Arrid Diy Spray DEODORANT.. . Foot Spray Desen ex • * • • 6 ° z - ^ TOMA BREAST-OCHICKEN LIGHT MEAT CHUNK • ♦ • • .. 6V 2 oz. can Piggly Wiggly COTTAGE CHEESE 16 oz. ctn. 59 Double 2sH Green Stamps every Tuesday wrth^2. s Oor more purchase. 4 FINE STORES TO SERVE YOU * 4300 TEXAS AYE. * 3516 TEXAS AYE. * 200 E. 24* ST. * *9 Redmond Terrace C0UEGE STATION BRYAN TEXAS QaeaWy Rights Reserved f WE snni WE Em WE Em 0 WE . . N ev introdi f hev al the Ur 19P e studen studen membi is also ganiza acadei the D dlecti — iV Dr. sun IMW^ exten: A&M fie w yH . q'lalit ^WaD aroun Givi K/l ! e D 1107(1 since fnstim Wf' ment