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en ---- | "A Family Tradition for 127 Years" PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, December 14,1993 - 9 Letters to the editor Stop idli To the Editor: Here we go again! Now that the cold weather has arrived, the annual winter epidemic of car idling has begun. Drivers warm their cars up in the morn- ing or sit in them with engines running, perhaps unaware of the health and environmental damage to which they are con- tributing. Typical early morning scene in my neighborhood: Family A goes out to the car 15 minutes before departure time to warm it up. Gradually, the car ex- haust wafts through the neigh- borhood in which Families B, C and D have children with asth- ma, a condition car exhaust helps to trigger. One family wants a warm car, the others dread the onset of asthma out- breaks which sometimes lead to their children's hospitalization. I'd like to offer a few simple suggestions for how we can all work on solutions to the many problems caused by our cars. Resolve to drive less! Walk, bike, carpool, and use public transit more. Dress appropri- ately for the weather, then warming up the car (something which is bad for the engine, any- way) won't be necessary. When sitting for longer than 10 sec- onds, turn the engine off! If these simple measures seem too much of a strain, think of them as a gift to our children and grandchildren, who are having to grow up with a rapidly dwin- dling supply of clean air. The Ontario Ministry of Transportation has created a poster - great for store windows - which says "Stop Idling" and explains briefly why we need to do so. I created a handout which I give to people who sit in cars with engines idling. People con- cerned about air pollution and our children's health are wel- come to give me a call (985- 3225) - I'd be more than happy to share copies of both. Janet Banting Kindness From Page 6 beautiful decorations, it was a sight to behold, coming out of the rain and darkness. My husband and I were both feeling rather down up to this point and Mr. Carnochan was quite right when he said, "Look, doesn't that sight make you feel better, it's Christmas!" We had never met Mr. Carno- chan before that night. We both feel we were very privileged to meet one of natures true gentle- men. Port Perry is fortunate to have this good samaritan in their midst. Yours sincerely, Miriam and Maurice Webb, Oshawa, Ont. BUSINESS COMPUTERS FAMILY COMPUTERS New or Used Get the Full Package All Major Packages Hardware * Software » Tutoring Setup * Support & Service Call WILLIAM M. SANDIFORD WILLIAM M. SANDIFORD JR. (416) 985-1877 A number of motorists escaped with minor injuries following a four-car pile up at Regional Road 8 and Highway 12 on Thurs- day evening. One motorist was charged under the Highway Tratfic Act after failing to stop at a stop sign. STONEMOOR DAY CARE CENTRES INC. 399 Queen Street, Port Perry Offers a "Child Enrichment Programme" for children 18 months to 5 years. Full time and part time ava | rs 6:30 am to 6 pm For futher information call 985-0800 py DJ TAYLOR INSURANCE BROKERS LTD. 169 North St., Port Perry L9L 1B7 Guaranteed Investment Certificates (Rates Subject to Change without Notice) G.1.C. FIVE YEAR 5.15% PHONE 985-8416 GUARANTEED INVESTMENT CERTIFICATES e ANNUAL RATES ° 1 YEAR......ooceuereererenenenenens 8.25% 2 YEAR.......coorrmercrnncnnnniens 8.5% 3 YEAR.....oouecueenrrenrernenensens 5.25% 4 YEAR.....ooecrerenrrerersnnnnns 5.5% 5 YEAR......coeeueerererensrereeess 5.875% Rates subject to change without notice SCUGOG FINANCIAL SERVICES A DIVISION OF CRESSBROOK FINANCIAL PLANNING LTD. 250 QUEEN STREET - PORT PERRY "Serving Scugog for Over 15 Years" PHONE 985-3832 TRISHA POMANCE "Silent Night" Unframed $320.00 SAVE OVER $100.00 On Our Most Popular Design. Or choose your own design at no extra charge. Framed Special $499% "st FRAMER'S GALLERY 237 Queen Steet, Port Perry (905) 985-2543