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-3m Sî~ - ~ w~ki~Th~, ~ CAACentral Ontario offers, followîng advice 1If you're one of the thou- Talce it Easy sands of Ontarlans planning CAA recommends- three the-long drive to Florida this days of travel Urne to Florida wlnter, OAA Central Ontario destinations.- Tlred drivers are offers the foflowlng advice ta, not only mlssing die relax- help make your journey a ation that vacatloning pro- safe and pleasant one. vides, but they are also prone Chooslng the Rlght Route ta taking needless rlsks wlth OAA recornrends you plan their own safety and that of your route accordlng to the others. weather, although you will Get Your Car Ready travel through a snowbelt To mininize chances of a regardless of which way you breakdown, have a certified go. There are four main mechanic thoroughly inspect routes to choose from, ail of' your car and top up all fluids them four-lane expressways: before you leave home. The 1. Interstate 79 (1-79) from added peace of mind that Erie, P.A. to Charleston, WV, cornes wlth knowlng your car then 1-77 to Columbia, SC, is ln top condition wlil make before jolning (via 1-26) 1-95 your Joumney more relaxlng. Just northwest of Charleston, Know Your Limita SC. Whfle this Is the fastest The speed limit on 1-75 is route to the Atlantic coast ýof 65 miles (about 100 km) per Florldà as weil as the most hour ln every state, except i scenic, It is'not the best heavily populated areas cholce durlng wnter or severe where the limit is 55 miles snow storms because of the (about 90 km) per hour. rnountalnous terrain. OAA On all other lnterstates, suggests this route for late the speed limit is 55 mph sprlng, early-fail and summer right through New York and travel. Distance from Erie to Penrisylvania. Keep your eye Jacksonville, FL: 2,381 km on the speedometer when (1,488 miles). approachlng urban centres ti 2. 1-75 south from Detroit, Ohio, New York, Washington MI, drectly to Florida. This is and Virginla -- speed lin-its CAMs recommended choice are strictly enforced ti these for wlnter driving because of areas, and guaranteed arrest the relatively fiat terrain in bonds are often used. the northemn states. You will In Florida, the prlmary encounter mountains as you areas for strict traffic law get further south, but enforcement are U.S. 301 chances of runnlng Into snow from Lawtey ta Waldo; S.R, are slimmer. Distance from AlA and Sewalls Point Road Detroit ta Lake City, FL:> from Sewalls Point ta 1,667 kmÉ (1,042 miles). Hutchinson Island-, and U.S. 3. 1-90 from Buffalo, NY, ta 1 at Big Pine Key. Erie, PA, then 1-79 south to Stop Thief Zelienople, PA, cross-state on Unfortunately, motorists the Pernisylvania Tumpike (I- can be prime targets for 70), then 1-95 south from' thieves at highway stops. To 'Washington, D.C. This route avoid becoming a victim of takes you through the moun- crime, OAA suggests you: tainous regions of * Take valuables wlth you Perisylvania where you when you leave the car and could mun into wlntiy weath- lock ail car doors. er. Distance fromn Buffalo ta Have someone remain in Jacksonville, FL: 1,960 km the car when you buy gas. If (1,225 miles). you're alone, make sure you 4. 1-81 south from the take the key out of the Igni- Thousand Island Bridge to tion when leaving the car to Hagerstown, MD, then 1-70 pay at self-serve stations. south ta 1-270. From 1-270 1* Don't advertlse experisive south at Washington, D.C., car stereos or OB equipment. take 1-495 south (Capital Keep ODs, tapes and audio Beltway around D.C.) to 1-95 equipment out of sight., south. Distance from a Plan travel lni advance Thousand Island Bridge toanard carry the appropriate Jacksonvlle, Florida: 2,037 maps -- a lost traveiler is dis- kmn (1,273 miles). tracted and far more vulriera- Motorists should also be ble ta crime., aware that repairs have beeri e Don't stop for ariyone reported on ail major routes. while on the road and be very Delays are possible, especial- wary about Individuals Who ly on 1-75 around the Toledo approach your car. If you area and between Lexingtoni suspect foul play, drive away. and Knoxville. Keep your funny-bone in -shape! Laughing has prmn stress-oetease and heatth benefits. Funny how that works, eh? Sharing a Heaithier Futur> LakeshOre Dîrt Racers race On Sun., Oct.- 19 Lakes!iore Dirt Racers resuit. Tfiese resuits are from the race fun On Sunday Oct. 19, 1997. Mini 50 1. Laura Lamb - Port Hope 2. Travis Moore - Millbrook 3. Kirk Càga - Lakefield 60 1. Chris Lincmnayer - Oshawa 2. Buddy Skillen - Castleton 3. Dylan I@eBettin - Peterboro 80 1. Ian Lelàlaflc - Enniskillen 2. Jordan Matthew - Newcstl. 3. Paul Riditer - Kendal Jr. 1. Jamie Vwrbruggen-Cobourg 2. Scott Wilson - Newtonville 3. Justin Dgniels - Lakefield Sr. 1. Kyle Matthew - Newcastle 2. Dave Elizuk - Bewdley 3. Keitb Lamb - Port Hope Ex. L. Barry Ferguson - Welcome 2. Blaine Poulin - Oshawa ATV 1. Julian Denis - Part Hope 2. Adam Quigley - Cobourg 3. Ernie Austin - Oshawa +30/Vintage 1. B laine Poulin - Oshawa 2. Murray Smith - Peterboro 3. Eric Boch - Courtice The Lakeshorc Dirt Riders Awards Banquet will be held at the Columbus Hall in Cobourg on Saturday Nov. 1, 1997. For tickets or informa- tion cali: 905-697-1149 Gifts from root cellar When so@ks and dies just won't do for tho e difficult names on your holiddY gift list, raid your root cellar for the perfect home canned gift. For a most delectable, portable gift, carrots take the cýke. These colorful chameleoii8 go from sweet ta saur witl' ease, and make deliciaus, golden gifts. To celebfate the harvest, home economists at Bernardin Ltd., Canada's îeading supplier of home cannling essentials, have created a sassy carrot and pepper salsâ spiked with jalapefio and cilantrô' flavor pizzazz. And who could resist a jar of jam that taâtes like canrot cake? Pears, crusiied pineapple and a hint of cinnamon, nutmeg and claves make this jam super- special. Be-cause carrots are sweet and plentiful year round, you can make this tasty spread when the kitchen's cool. Home calning not only gives the cook a tremendous sense of satisfaction, but your handiwork will touch the hearts of friends and family. It also evokes memories of bygone days when every family had a dark, mysteriaus root cellar filled with bushels, of produce and shelves of carefully packed jars filled with deliciaus home canned specialties. Carrot Pepper Salsa 3 cups (750 mi) coarseiy grated carrots, about 6 6 cups (1 500 mi) peeled, coarsely chopped tomatoes, about 3 lb/i .4 kg 1 1/ cups (375 MI) cider vinegar 1 1/ cups (300 mi) light brown sugar 1/2 cup (125 mi) finely chopped onion 1/ cup (125 mi) seeded & finely chopped jalapelia peppers, 5 peppers 1 1/2 tsp (7 mi) pickiing sait 1½ tsp (2 mi) black pepper BALLS RADIO & T.V. REPAIR REPAIRS TO MOST MAKES STE REOS, COLOUR AND B&W T.V.s AND V.C.R.s P.O. Box 27 RAR 2, orono, Ont. (905) 983-5721 GOING ON A TRIP??? GETTING MARRIED??? Planning a Special Evening on the Town for Dinner, the Theatre or the Big Game??? IIOURGLASS SLimousine Service J j wil get you there and back in safety, com fort and style. " Ten uV i~- 1 1/ cup (50 ml) chopped fresh cilantro * Combine carrots, tomatoes, vinegar, sugar, oriion, jalapefios, sait and pepper in a large, deep stainless steel or enamnel saucepan. Bning ta a boil; reduce heat, bail gently, stirring occasionally until thickened, about 1 hour. *Add cilantro during last 5 minutes of cooking. + Fill boiling water canner with water. Place 5 dlean haîf-pint (250 ml) mason jars in canner over high heat. Boil Snap Lids f minutes ta soften sealing compound. * Ladle salsa inta a hot jar ta within 1/ inch (0.5 cm) of top rim (head space). Using a rubber spatula, remove air bubbles and readjust head space if required. Wipe jar rim removing any stickiness. Center Snap Lid on jar; apply screw band just until fingertip tight. Place jar in canner. Repeat for remaining salsa. # Cover canner; return water to a boil. Process - boilfilled jars -10 minutes at altitudes up ta 1,000 ft (305 mu). Remove jars. Cool 24 hours. Check jar seals. Sealed ids curve downward. Remove screw bands; store' separately. Wipe jars, label and store in a cool, dark place. *Makes 5 haîf-pint (250 mfl j ars. P-ublic Notice 1998 Municipal Grant Program The Municipal Grant process was initiated ta assist organi- zations with funding for pro- grams and services not pro- vided by the Municipality. Applications for Municipal Grants are now available for local organizations that pro- vide social, health, recre- ational and/or other services that directly benefît the Municipality of Clarington and its residents. Applications can be picked up at: Community Services Department Municipal Administrative Centre 40 Temperance Street Bowmanville, Ontario Monday - Friday (8:30 a.m. ta 4:30 p.m.) Applications completed In full wlib. considered for a 1998 grant If recelved on or before Friday. November 28. 1997. & MUNIcIPALITY 0F ONTARIO J.P. GURNEY Community Services Department 40 Temperanoe Ste Bowmanville, ON LIC 3A6 P.O. #6763 Date of Publication: Oct. 1, 22, 1997 IAL -ORSRV A ... .................................. mýý...me- ý - --. , ".