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THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, APRIL 15, 2004. PAGE 11
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Madill auto students enjoy playing with new toy
New toy
Students in the senior auto class at F.E. Madill Secondary
School were thrilled to receive a 2003 Chevy Venture van
for learning purposes, donated by General Motors of
Canada. Two senior auto students pulled out the stereo and
began investigating the van. (Elyse DeBruyn photo
By Elyse DeBruyn
Citizen staff
Senior auto students at F.E. Madill
Secondary School have a new toy to
play with and as a bonus will be
learning a great deal from it.
General Motors of Canada (GMC)
in assistance with John Cullins Chev
Olds in Wingham, recently donated
a 2003 Chevy Venture van to George
Macintosh's senior auto class, who
were trilled to receive the
vehicle.
Macintosh said he requested a
vehicle from GMC as a teaching aid
and soon after, one was available for
pick-up.
"High schools are usually on the
bottom of the list (for vehicle
donations.) They usually go to
colleges," said Macintosh.
He said the donation from GMC
was made through a school donation
program and Madill graciously
accepted it.
He said the van was donated
because it was not roadworthy.
"It would have been delivered to a
car dealer, but it got damaged so
they donated it to the school," said
Macintosh.
He said the van has eight km on it
and has modern technology with the
newest features which is an excellent
teaching aid.
"The van will be good for 25 years
as far as high school training goes.
Car technology stays current for at
least 25 years. so it is a great
teaching aid." he said.
Barry's Esso in Wingham donated
Today will be the first day with
your new car. Sure, it's new to you,
but it nevertheless is a middle-aged
car and you'll need to treat it with
special care.
Imagine, for a minute, that you and
your car, like you and your body, are
together forever. You can't trade in
your body for a new one. What if you
had to keep your car until death do
you part? Wouldn't that be a serious
commitment!
The age and mileage on your car
are immaterial... like your body:
you're only as old as you feel. So
someone might look at your car and
say, "Beautiful car... is that art '88
model or '98? How many miles are
on it?
You might answer: "I don't know.
What difference does it make?
If you take care of them they all
look great. Picture twins, for
example. One never has smoked nor
boozed, has taken care of himself.
exercised and avoided stress... the
other smoked a couple of packs a day,
enjoyed an occasional binge, ate all
the wrong food and ... well, you
know the couch potato type.
You wouldn't have to be a doctor to
spot which twin was which, who
feels better than whom and who will
outlive the other. If they had identical
cars, you could bet on which twin
drove the better looking, better
running vehicle.
Keeping one's car looking young
and acting healthily. so to speak, is a
matter of good use and care habits.
Here is the Car Care Council's top
10 list of ideas that can help you and
your car live a long and happy life
together:
the transportation from London to
the school.
Macintosh said, aside from the
van, a 2004 Lexus and a 1996 brand-
I. Drive sensibly - Don't abuse the
car on rough roads, by burning
rubber, etc.
2. Feed it the right stuff — Use
quality fuel, oil and other fluids.
3. Give it regular maintenance —
Have wheel alignment, oil changes
and other necessary services
performed.
4. Take care of minor problems so
they don't snowball and
accumulate.
5. Pay attention to ominous
symptoms and noises when you first
notice them.
6. Keep your car clean, inside and
out. Pop cans make poor
decorations.
7. Fix dents and scratches as soon as
new Neon was also donated to his
class this year.
"We are very happy with what we
received," said Macintosh.
possible. They quickly tyrn into
rust.
8. Set a few dollars aside monthly so
you're able to pay for needed
repairs.
9. When having your car repaired.
invest in the best parts you can
afford. There is a difference among
good, better and best parts.
10. Be car care aware, sensitive to
unusual sensations or other
indications that service or repairs
may be necessary.
The Car Care Council is the source
of information for the "Be .Car Care
Aware" consumer education
campaign, providing information
about the benefits of proper vehicle
maintenance and repair.
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