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"Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, February 13, 2001 - 17 Pancake supper's planned for next Tuesday at church By Doris Hill Greenbank Correspondent - A vote of thanks to the dedicated people who so successfully manage our Greenbank Park and Hall Board. Chairman, Rodd Foster; treasurer, Cliff Rodd; secretary, Marg Prohaska; rental, Lila Clarkson; park treasurer, Rod Foster; hall chairman, Larry Doble; cus- todian, Del Stowe; ball dia- (mond allocation, Brian Lee; inor ball committee, Barb Ward and Dot Hooker; Couves Park, Denise Ball; playground equipment pro- ject, Bret Puckrin; park maintenance, Glen Till and Ray Kerry. Congratulations to Bruce and Nancy Dempsey on the birth of their twin grand- sons. Carla and Joe are the proud parents. The family greeters at Church on Sunday were Cheryl and Steve Quantrill, Kellie and Hillary. The Session is to meet on Saturday at 10:00 a.m. regarding youth ministry. The official board of the Greenbank Pastoral Charge will meet on February 20 at Port Perry MUFFLER & BRAKE SHOP CUSTOM BENDING 985-0074 e Complete Exhaust Repair e Custom Bending e Brake Service e Shocks e Springs pi 94 Water St., Port Perry (across from Ball Diamond) 8:00 p.m. February is Heart and Stroke month, anyone wish- ing to donate, that does not have a canvasser call, please contact Joanne Bonner at 985-2013. There will be a Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper at the Greenbank Church on February 27, sponsored by the Evening Unit U.C.W. The next euchre at Greenbank will be Friday, Feb. 23. The Greenbank United Church Music Committee has named February as the grand piano donation month. We have suggested that if 40 members could pledge $1.00 a day in the next 180 days, our new Grand Piano could be pur- chased and ready for September church services. Of course this is not the only way of giving towards the Grand Piano Fund. Perhaps a pledge of a differ- ent amount or a cash or cheque donation given at this time would be more suitable to you. Throughout the church pews in the month of February are white "donation" envelopes, com- plete with a Valentine chocolate to thank you for your kindness. If anyone wishes to make a donation, or request a Donation Pledge/Gift envelope, VALENTINE please contact Cheryl CANDIES Quantrill (evenings) at 985- 4337 or Joanne Olivero, 985- 8608. A large number of friends and family gathered at Greenbank Hall on Saturday, Feb. 3 to cele- brate the retirement of Bruce Dempsey. 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Power struggle: Involves more aggressive-type behav- iors like blocking the passing lane, threatening or insulting other drivers with ges- tures or yelling, tailgating to punish, or braking suddenly to retaliate. 3. Recklessness and road rage: The final category involves the most reckless and dangerous driving behavior and road rage: driving drunk, brandishing a gun or shooting and assaulting with the car. While all drivers are human and thus subject to the same emo- tions, no one has to give in to road rage. Here are a few ways to curb aggression on the road courtesy of www.allsands.com: e Let bygones be bygones. If someone is changing lanes and cuts you off, that's an indication that the person may be prone to more aggressive driving behavior. Your best bet is to let the person have plenty of room. Use extra caution when shifting lanes by properly using your turning signals. * Back off. If you are driving slowly in the left-hand lane, be . polite and move over into the right-hand lane in order for the 30 Tayler Blvel Pers (Perry person behind you to pass. Conversely, if stuck behind someone driving slower than you are, relax, slow down, and wait for an opportunity to pass. e Keep your hands to yourself. If you want to avoid road rage, don't use obscene gestures, shake your fist or point angrily at "offending drivers" on the road. However, this doesn't mean you should feel free to shout at, criticize or insult other drivers instead. Any or all of the above can result in an angry response from the other driver. e The long arm of the law. Another thing to consider is the legal ramifications of road rage. Many state and local officials actually patrol the roads on the lookout for aggressive drivers. Does your commute feel more like a NASCAR race? Increased vol- ume on the country's roadways can lead to irritability and road rage. Learn how to stay cool when you're behind the wheel.