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D 4 - The Oakville Beaver, W ednesday O cto b e r 23, 2002 CommunityNotices Announcement Public W orkshop presented by O A K V ILLE Tips for that ideal rental car experience BESTWHEELS (N C )-C anadians are turning with increasing frequency to rental cars for vacations, w eekend trips and special occasions. Here are some helpful tips for consum ers in their quest for an ideal rental car experience: To get the best rate M any rental car com panies offer w eekend discount packages especially at local neighborhood locations. Ensure you book a large enough vehicle to accom m odate both your passengers and their luggage. If you are interested in upgrading your rental car, you can often do so for a few extra dollars at the tim e o f pick up, if the vehicle is available. U se the Net to com pare rates and m ake reservations A convenient way to com pare rental car rates is to visit the websites o f the rental car com panies in your com m uni ty. Rates at these sites are updated more frequently than those posted on travel web sites. M ost rental car com panies also take reservations over the Internet. Ask if the rental car com pany will pick you up For added convenience, some com m unity-based rental car com panies offer free pick up and return. This elim inates the need for you to arrange to have a relative or friend drive you to the rental office. If in doubt, take the insurance Deaths KEITH, M arg aret Doreen - The death of Margaret Doreen (W ice) Keith, wife of Gary Keith of Island View, NB, occurred at the Dr. Everett Chalm ers H o sp ita l on Friday, October 18, 2002. Born in Toronto, Ontario, daughter of the late Anthony and Margaret (Stephens) Wice. Marg is survived by her husband Gary, two sons, Kevin Spidle and his wife Pat and Camerpn McLean and his wife Louise, all of Bramford, Ontario, one daughter Penny Locco and her husband Danny of Stoney Creek, Ontario, three grandchildren, Roslyn and Katlin Spidle and Hannah Locco, two brothers, Ron Wice and his wife Carole of M aple Ridge, B.C. and Bobby W ice of O rlando, F lorid a , and her m o th e r-in -la w V elm a K eith of Havelock, NB. She was predeceased by her parents and one sister, Francis Porter. Marg spent 19 years working for Miracle Food Mart, 15 of which were in O akville, Ontario. In 1991, after m oving to the Fredericton area, she volunteered at the Pine Grove Nursing Home and later with the VON Adult Centre. Friends called at the DODSWORTH & BROWN Funeral Home, 2241 New Street (at Drury Lane), Burlington on Tuesday October 22, 2002 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The Funeral Service w ill be held in the D o d sw o rth & Brow n Funeral Home C hapel on Wednesday, October 23, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. with a reception following at the Funeral Home. Interment w ill take place in the Burlington Memorial Gardens C em etery. A M em o ria l S ervice w ill be held in Fredericton on a day and time to be announced. For those who w ish, m em orial trib u te s made to the C anadian Breast C ancer F o u n d atio n w o u ld be appreciated by the family. Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to River Valley Funeral Services, 50 Avonlea Court, Fredericton, NB (5 06)-455-4267, www.rivervalleyfuneral.ca FairVote Canada All welcome. Investigate voting system alternatives. Sat. Nov. 2nd. 1:30 p.m. Central Library, 120 Navy Street, Oakville. 905-827-30-76 or vdelany@sympatico.ca. Computer Courses COMPUTER COURSES FOR ADULTS START AN Y TIME! WINDOWS 98, OFFICE 2000 (WORD, EXCEL, ACCESS, POWERPOINT) PUBLISHER 2000,INTERNET, FRONT PAGE 2000 Also, FINISH YOUR HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA Academic subjects in Math, English, Science and Business CALL: 845-7542 Adult Education Centre W hite Oaks Secondary School South Campus A few sim ple tips w ill ensure an ideal rental car exp erience for the whole family. Before renting a car check with your insurance broker to determ ine w hether your personal auto insurance covers rental cars. A lso verify the coverage offered by your credit card com pany before you rent a vehicle. If you are not covered, or if you're not sure about your co verage, take the optional C ollision D am age W aiver coverage. The nominal cost will be a real bargain if you have an accident. Always inspect the rental vehicle first A void subsequent d isputes by inspecting the vehicle with the rent-acar em ployee to assure that any pre existing dam age or scrapes is acknowl edged by the rental car com pany before you drive away. -- N ew s Canada Deaths AYER, Evelyn M . - Died peacefully in her sleep at Forest Heights Long Term Care Centre in Kitchener, Ont. on Monday October 21, 2002 at 88 years of age. Beloved wife of the late Tom. loving mother and m other-in-law to C lifford and Leona, and devoted grandmother to Brooke and Melanie. W ill also be fondly remembered by her sister Irene in Ottawa. Sister of late brother Ronald of Montreal. W ill be remembered by several frien d s in the O akville community where she retired in 1973 after living in Montreal. A luneral service at the Oakview Funeral Home, 56 Lakeshore Road W. (one block east of Kerr St.) Oakville, will be held on Saturday October 26, 2002. Time to be announced please call 905-842-2252. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. FAUCHER, G e o rg e tte - On Saturday, October 19, 2002 at Northridge Nursing Home in Oakville, Georgette in her 76th year. Beloved wife of Raymond. Devoted and loving mother of Robert and his wife Elizabeth of Phoenix, Arizona and Jean-Pierre and his wife Danielle (Dani) of Adeleigh, Australia. Visitation at the Kopriva Taylor Community Funeral Home, 64 Lakeshore Road West, Oakville from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday. Funeral service 10 a.m. Friday, October 25, 2002 in the Chapel. Interment Trafalgar Lawn C em etery. For th o se who w is h , m em o ria l contributions to OakviIle-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital would be appreciated. TH O R N TO N-CO LEN U TT, L c d r. P a t r ic ia , CD, (Ret'd) H.M.C.S. York, Toronto - After a courageous battle w ith cancer on October 10th, 2002, leaves behind a loving husband Charles, and a sister Joan MacLean; nephews Douglas and David, and great nieces Melissa and Krista MacLean, cousins, Jean Hughes, Heather D ixon and Anne G irard, a ll of Oakville; niece Linda Rann and husband Rod, great nephews Philip and Andrew Rann; cousins Arthur and Norah Rouse, their daughters Sally and Pauline Rouse and Ann Godfrey and husband Michael, all of the Isle of Wight, England. She w ill be especially missed by her goddaughter Angela and spouse Omer, as well as other family and friends. Patricia was a member of the N.O.A.C. and the Wrens Association of Toronto, and Director and President of 77-99 Harbour Square Condominium Corp. for many years. A Director of the Navy League of Canada, Ontario D ivision A D irecto r of H .M .C .S . S ackville , Halifax, N.S. A Memorial Service w ill be held Friday, October 25th in the Chapel at St, James Cemetery, 635 Parliament Street, Toronto, followed by reception for family and frien d s at H.M .C .S. York, Lakeshore Boulevard, Toronto. In place of flowers, donations can be made to the Navy League of Canada, Ontario Division, Suite 600, 4900 Yonge St., Toronto M2N 6B7 or to St. M ichael's Hospital, Palliative Care Unit, 2nd floor, Bond St., Toronto M5B 1W8. Grateful thanks to Dr. Ron Mc-Callum, Dr. Haq, Dr. Watson, Dr. LaDelfa, Dr. Chetna, and Dr. Common, nurses and staff at St. Michael's on the 14th and 17th floors, with a special thanks to the staff on the 2nd floor Palliative Care unit for their care and compassion. Car maintenance important throughout winter Most people think that if they win terize their cars in the fall, before it gets really cold, they'll make it through the winter without problems. And they're mostly right. Others think that if they haven't had a problem yet, they won't have one for the rest o f the winter. Difficulty starting? A cold engine is a stiff engine -- it's hard to get the pistons moving, to draw in the fuel, and get started. So it needs more battery power. In cold weather, your battery may pro duce only 40% of the power it produces in warm weather, so give it a break -use a block heater. A block heater, with a timer to turn it on a couple o f hours before you need your car, will make starting much easier. Starting warm can save you money on gas, too. Take a look at your battery terminals. Is there any white deposit on them? That corrosion can insulate the terminals and prevent the battery giving your car its first boost o f power in the morning to get it going. If your battery is getting a little elderly, you may not get a second chance. It can take up to 40,000 volts to zap a spark into your cylinders. If the ignition wires are worn or cracked, some o f that power may not make it, and you could have starting troubles -- especially in damp weather. Another tip -- keep your gas tank at least half full. That limits any condensa tion in the tank, so you're less likely to get gas line freezing. Add a little gas line antifreeze every second fill and be sure. One o f the most important things to watch is your cooling system. There are two things the concentration o f coolant, and the amount. In most parts of Canada, a 50/50 mix o f coolant and water keeps the coolant from freezing, lubricates the water pump, and protects the cooling system from corrosion. In very cold areas, it may be necessary to increase the concentration o f coolant -- but never m ore than 70% coolant to 30% water. But if you're like most Canadians, you're more concerned about heating than cooling at this time of year. The only heat you get is from the engine, which is why your heater blows cold when you first start off (before the engine warms up). If your coolant is low, your heater is the first thing to suffer, so keep your antifreeze topped up. You may also hear a squealing noise (audible over your own teeth chattering) from the heater fan. That could indicate a worn bearing in the fan motor, which will probably seize up on you when you need it most. If there's a lot o f moisture on your w indshield, and the defroster can't remove it, you could have a faulty heater core. T hat's a mini-radiatOr that transfers engine heat into your passenger com partment. Don't delay, get it fixed - you need to be able to see where you're going, and defrosters have enough trou ble keeping windows clear in very cold weather. It's worth taking a little extra time to make sure you have an emergency kit in the trunk. W inter additions to the usual emergency kit include the following: good scraper snowbrush blanket, hats and mittens matched and candles canned fruits/nuts/survival rations can opener tin cup traction mats small shovel red cloth (help signal jum per cables InMemoriams JOHN THOMAS RITTER A pril 2 8 .1 9 8 1 - October 2 0 , 2001 Memories Forever And A Day FOLLAND, Norm an A lb e rt - Peacefully at his home in Oakville, surrounded by family after a life of love, ca rin g and d e vo tio n to h is w ife Ruth (predeceased, nee Hindmarsh) and extensive family. Also predeceased are brothers John and George of St. Thomas, Ontario. Survived by his loving daughters Ruth Anne Winter (Doug Bennett), Patricia Clutterbuck (Chas), Sally Booth (Bob), and sons Harry Folland (Eileen), Bill Folland (M ary), twenty-one grandchildren, fifteen greatgrandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. Born in St. Thomas in 1909, Ab attended University of Guelph, graduating with a BSA in 1935. During this time, he was awarded the Wildman Trophy, an honor still awarded annually to the graduating football player, who best com bines academics, athletics, leadership and fa ir play. Those q u a litie s which allowed him to excel in football also allowed him to excel in basketball. As team captain, he was noted for scoring the winning touchdown in the 1935 inter collegiate championship game, as well as the winning basket in the intercollegiate basketball championship match in '32. Ab was inducted into the University of Guelph Hall of Fame on September 26,1996. It was also here that he met fellow student Ruth, destined to be his wife and best friend of 66 years. Ab was smitten by Ruth, and in an attempt to impress her when first introduced, he asked her if she would golf with him on their first date. Ab was, in his own mind, an excellent golfer and during that first date, he was patient and gallant, as he showed Ruth how to play. Their next golf game was after their marriage in 1938, where Ruth having been an Oakville Golf Club champion for a number of years, came out of the closet and showed Ab how to really play the game. He laughed about that for years after. Ab worked in the Toronto Star's newsroom for over three decades, during what are now referred to as the golden years of newspapering. As a reporter photographer, h is life was one of excitement, moving around the w orld m ixing with legends and kings. He should have written a book. Retiring from the Toronto Star's Atkinson Charitable Foundation in 1972, Ab spent his summers at the cottage in Bayfield Inlet near Pointe Au Baril, guiding family to the best fishing holes, attempting to lower his golf handicap, and being the best father, grand father and great-grandfather a family could hope for. Intelligent, yep, articulate, yep, gruff, yep, generous, yep loving, yep, Abbie was a gem. The twinkle in his eye and that infectious grin may be gone, but to those who knew him, the memories will live on. Our sincere love and gratitude to Rosie, her gentle love and devoted care w ill always be remembered. Special thanks to Dr. Helen Pyle, Dr. Grahame Owen, Shauna Legere and the marvelous staff of National Elder Care. A celebration of Abbie's life w ill be held at St. Jude's Church in Oakville, Friday, November 1st at 11:00 a.m. Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association. Love, your father and mother and brother Tex and Jay and Eric Thank you to all family and friends for your continuted support and kindness. The Ritter Family PREISS, T h e a - In loving memory of our dear mother Thea, who passed away on October 23,1998. A loving mother, so gentle and kind What a wonderful memory she left behind Long days, long nights, she bore her pain To wait for cure, but all in vain. Til God Himself knew what was best He took her home and gave her rest. Sadly missed and always remembered by her daughters Hella Comat and Monika Blewett and families Family Services A l c o h o li c s A n o n y m o u s If y o u d rin k , th a t's y o u r b u s in e s s If y o u w a n t to q u it, T h a t's O u rs ! (416) 487-5591 (905) 631-8784 Legal Services NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS IN THE ESTATE OF HAROLD DOUGLAS BARTMAN All persons having claims against the Estate of Harold Douglas Bartman, late of the Town of Oakville, who died on or about the 21st day of March, 2002, are hereby notified to send particulars of same to the un dersigned on or before November 15th, 2002 after which date the assets of the Estate shall be distribut ed with regard only to the claims of which the under signed shall then have notice. Dated at Oakville, this 15th day of October, 2002. Gordon Douglas Bartman Estate Trustee, by his solicitor P. William PerrasJr. Suite 210,1540 Cornwall Road Oakville, Ontario L6J 7W5 (905)827-2700 48 m onth lease S1,995 dow n, $790 freight, SO s e c u r it y d e p o s it 48 m onth lease $1,995 dow n, $790 freight, SO s e c u r ity d e p o s it 48 m onth lease $2,150 dow n, $790 freight, SO s e c u r it y d e p o s it 48 m onth lease $2,295 down, $790 freight, SO s e c u r it y d e p o s it Christmas Sales GREENWOOD, Margaret Mary - Passed away peacefully, surrounded by her fam ily, in Allendale, M ilton on W ednesday O ctober 16, 2002 in her 89th year. Loving wife to the late Samuel W illiam Greenwood (1987). Beloved m other of Jennifer and her husband W alter R istok of Oakville, and L in d a and h e r h u s b a n d J o h n M o r e c ro ft o f Beaconsfield, U.K. Proud grandm other of Karyn, Erika, Adrian , Katie, Jennifer and Rachel. Great grandm other of Emilie, Sophia and newborn Ivan W illia m . Predeceased by b ro th e rs Jim ,R on and Jack. Loving sister of Dorothy and David and fond sister in law of Joy. She w ill be sadly missed by all her fam ily. Special thanks to the caring staff at A llendale. In lieu of flo w e rs , donations m ay be m ad e to th e P a rk in s o n s A s s o c ia tio n o r th e A lle n d a le F o u n d a tio n . A fu n e ra l s e rv ic e w ill be h e ld a t S t. A id e n 's A n g lic a n C h u rch . 3 1 8 Q ueen M a ry D riv e , O a k v ille on F rid a y O c to b e r 2 5 , 2 0 0 2 at 1 1 a m . C re m a tio n to fo llo w . A rra n g em e n ts e n tru ste d to The S im ple Alternative Funeral Centre, Mississauga, 905-6021580. O R , D R IV E A W A Y T H E B E S T S E L L IN G C A R IN T H E W O R L D * W IT H N O T H IN G D O W N , P U R C H A S E O R L E A S E . £ r * PURCHASE* NO Down Payment NO Payments For 90 Days NO Interest For 90 Days On m o s t n e w In -s to c k 2 0 0 3 Ford Freight, administration fees and applicable taxes apply. £ 1 LEASE* NO Down Payment I NO Security Deposit NO First Month Payment (Ford m a k e s yo u r fir s t p a ym e n t) On m o s t n e w In -s to c k 2 0 0 3 Ford Freight, administration fees and applicable taxes apply. ford.ca YOUR O N TAR IO FO RD DEALERS 505' W ISE BUYERS READ THE LEGAL COPY: ` Lease a new 2003 Focus LX Sedan/SE Sedan/SE Wagon/ZX5/ZX3 for $l96/$229/$249/$259/$239 per month based on an annual lease rate of 4.9%/4.9%/5.9%4.9%/7.9% and a '48 month lease from Ford Credit to qualified retail lessees, on approved credrt Total lease obligation is $11.403/S12,987/$13.947/S14.727/S13.622 Some conditions and a mileage restriction of 00,000 km over 48 months apply A charge of 8 certs pet km over mrieage restriction applies, plus appicaWe taxes $1.995/51.995/31,995/$2,295/$2,150 down payment or equivalent trade required. First month's payment required. Offer excludes freight ($790), licence, insurance, administration fees and all applicable taxes. * Lease most new 2003 Ford vehicles for an annual lease rate of between 1.5 % and 12.25% (varies depending on vehicle model) for the term of the 36 or 48 month lease (lease period varies depending on vehicle model) from Ford Credit to qualified retail lessees, on approved credit. Conditions of a mileage restriction of 60,000/80,000 km over 36/48 months apply. A charge of 8 cents per km over mileage restriction applies, plus applicable taxes. No down payment or security deposit required. Ford Motor Company of Canada will pay the first month's payment. All lease offers exclude freight, licence, insurance, administration fees and all applicable taxes. E.g. Make no lease payment and pay no interest for 30 days and then for the remaining term of the 36/48 month lease contract, lease for $435/$399 (e.g. Taurus LX) per month based on an annual lease rate of 2.5%/4.5% from Ford Credit to qualified retail lessees, on approved credit. $0-down payment required. Total lease obligation is $15,660/519,152. *0% purchase financing on most new 2003 Ford vehicles for 90 days to retail customers, on approved credit. After the 90 day payment deferral a 1.9% : 11 75% purchase financing (varies depending on vehicle model) is required on most new 2003 Ford vehicles for a maximum of 36/48 months to retail customers, (purchase financing period vanes depending on vehicle model) on approved credit. For vehicles without cashback offer: E.g. $20,000 financed at 0% annual percentage rate for 90 days, monthly payment is $0. cost of borrowing for the first 90 days is $0 and total still owing after the 90 days is $20,000. After 90 days $20,000 financed at 5.9% annual percentage rate for 48 months, monthly payment is $468 86, cost of borrowing is $2,505.28 and total to be repaid is $22,505.28. For vehicles with cashback offer: (Focus Se Sedan) E.g. $20,000 financed at 0% annual percentage rate for 90 days, monthly payment is $0, cost of borrowing for the first 90 days is $0 and total still owing after the 90 days is $20,000. After 90 days $20,000 financed at 4.9% annual percentage rate, monthly payments $460 for 48 months, cost of borrowing is $3,080 (including foregone cashback). Total to be repaid is $23,080. The effective rate of interest on $1,000 cashback is 7.53% for 48 month terms. No down payment required. All purchase financing offers exclude freight, licence, insurance, administration fees and all applicable taxes. Financing not available with any other offer. All offers exclude Lincoln. Thunderbird, SVT vehicles and F-Series above 8500 GVW. fFive year or 100,000 km (whichever occurs first), Powertrain Warranty is available on all 2003 model year Focus. tFocus is the World's Best Selling Car based on Top Three Global Car Sales by Nameplate as of January 2002. Dealer may sell or lease for less. Some conditions may apply to the Graduate Recognition program. Dealer may not have vehicle in stock. Allow [8-10] weeks for delivery. Limited time offers. Offers may be cancelled at any time without notice. See Dealer for details. Ontario FDA. P.O. Box 2000, Oakville. Ontario L6J 5E4