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19 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Wed. December 23, 1981 'Ninter accidents aused by drivers Winter weather gets the ume for a lot of accidents. it, according to the Ontario fety League, the real lprit in most cases is the iver who fails to adjust to Id weather problems. Here are some of the uses of winter wrecks and e defensive driving easures used to avoid em. "Too fast for conditions' is too frequently listed as an cident factor. When the ad is slippery you can't »p as quickly or as safely. wwer your speed when the ad surface is hazardous. 1e Ontario Safety League ates that you should retch your following stance to even double or iple the usual road terval. Abrupt turns, lane chang- g and sudden acceleration deceleration can cause ad skids on ice and snow. Anticipate turns or speed changes and make them slowly and gradually. Limited visibility is a major problem. A driver who scrapes only a little peephole in his ice-covered windshield is asking for it. Clear your windshield completely of ice and snow and keep it that way. Also, scrape outside mirrors clear. Be sure your defroster is in good shape. Poor traction has caused many a crackup. Check tread wear on your snow tires and keep them inflated correctly. Tire inflation should be checked more frequently during winter months to be sure pressures are at recommended levels; cold weather reduces tire pressure approximately one pound every 5 degree celsius drop in temperature. There's only one trick to winter driving, according to the Ontario Safety League...take. it slow and easy, from start to stop! --f CSD o 8 /// 77 E ~~ "mn © L We're building a bonanza of holiday wishes for all our friends in the community. Thank you and happy holidays. LAKE SCUGOG LUMBER COMPANY LIMITED Christmas time is family time - which means there's a lot of activity brought together under one roof. That in itself conserves energy. There are many other things you can do to save energy during the holiday season. Organized shopping reduces trips ... You can save energy when you're shopping if you first put presents you wish to buy in categories according to stores in which they can be purchased. This will lead to fewer trips, cutting down both gas consumption and shopping time. Another terrific way to save energy is to organize a shopping car pool with your neighbours. You will be doing a lot more than making your own life a little easier. You'll be helping Ontario to reduce its crude oil consumption, easing traffic congestion and cutting down pollution. Buy gifts with energy in mind See -how many presents you can buy that save energy - rather than use energy. If you're buying an appliance, look for the Ener- guide label - it rates appli- ances according to how much energy they consume. Lighting on the outside ... Look at the number of lights you have, and determine if fewer would produce the same effect. Turn on ex- terior lights only during prime time viewing - between seven and bedtime. It's best to use an auto- matic timer to turn lights on and off - in case you forget, or are away. (Note: the elec- trical consumption of timers varies so check before buying one). Relamp existing string | sets with new, lower wattage lamps (outdoor - seven watt versus 10 watt, indoor - five watt instead of seven watt bulbs). BIGBROTHERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH DURHAM Big Brothers In Action ThelLittle Brothers of NorthDurham send "Holiday Greetings" 985-3733 As the Christmas spirit radiates around us, we especially hope yon feel the festive promise that this holiday brings. Enjoy it... with our sincere thanks. MANAGER & STAFF STANDARD TRUST COMPANY warmth and As I, A Ay a BLAS Rtn Wiles nergy this Christmas Lighting on the inside ... Again, a timer is a good idea, especially for the tree lights. Place tree in a corner and only decorate the visible portion with lights, then turn them on only when people are in the room. } Enhancing lighting by using non-metallic reflective decorations where possible. And, throughout the house, replace 100 watt bulbs with 60 and 40 watt bulbs where-+- ever possible to save energy all year. ing, skating, frolicking in the snow. Turn house and tree lights 'off when you're outside. Bon appetite ... Plan the Christmas meal. A completely oven-cooked meal - using foods that cook for approximately the same length of time at similar lemperatures - is more efficient than using several burners on top of your stove. Turn off the heat 30 minutes before the turkey is done to let the stored heat finish the job. And no peeking. If you use a microwave oven instead of the stove, you also save energy. Put romance back into Christ- mas and eat by candlelight. And, don't forget to com- pletely fill your dishwasher before using it. For tips to save energy all year, write Energyscope, G.M.S. Box 37, Queen's Park, Toronto M7A 2B7. A word about artifical trees ... You might want to consider an artifical Christ- mas tree, especially for con- venience, economics and safety. With minimum care, these trees can last from 10 to 15 years, and are easy to assemble and decorate. Con- sumers purchasing artificial trees should look for ones made of fire-retardant materials. It was the night before ... And you're sitting around the fireplace, quaffing hot choc- olate and furiously wrapping last minute presents. Before you go to bed, make sure the fireplace damper and glass doors (if installed) are closed, and turn the thermo- stat down to 68 degrees fahrenheit (20 celsius) or even less ... blankets don't need fuel. Merry Christmas Day ... When possible, concentrate family festivities in one room - turning out lights and appliances in the rest of the house. After gifts are unwrapped, save the paper and bows. Consider outdoor activities an ® ia py | TR -- Wishing you bright holidays, as Christmas lights up the world. It's a pleasure to serve you. Van Camp Contracting ly, fh, yn instead of indoor ones ski- "POR S ~ . * Qs we express our sincere ® . gratitude for your loyal patronage this year! Tv Best wishes to everyone! 0 ° COZ ESSEX < SOLES RS fromthe management and staffof = |. \A C T PERRY LG.A.