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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuron Expositor, 1999-10-13, Page 1716 -THE HURON EXPOSITOR, Octob.r 13, 1999 Auto Smart Tips Your Guide to Vehicle Maintenance Q. Why should -you have your radiator fluid checked before winter? A. "To ensure it meets below freezing temperatures so it does not freeze. New antifreeze provides better lubrication. Your radiator may also need.to be flushed due to the breakdown of antifreeze. It may cause damage to the internal,cooling system." Steve Fridtley of McLaughlin Chev-Olds informs us. `� 1 Mr'i lei iA101 14400441 1'd 6-11614444 "Let us take a look at your vehicle, before the problems get bigger" COMPLETE AUTOBODY REPAIR & REFINISHING SERVICE FREE ESTWATES OU POO CANADA MARK PENNER 519-522-2222 Fax - 522-2223 120 Harpurhey Rd., Seaforth See Your Way Clear.. "161,. MINN 41111r A 1-A'. Ht ith A New Windshield 111 • Windshield Replacement & Repair • Door and Rear Sliders • ALL WORK GUARANTEED! 11(IIi11.1: SIMS 1('1: t 1' No 1:\'1'It('(HST 1-800-300-9144 DUBLIN 345-2432 Q. Why should I repair a stone chip or scratch in my vehicle? A. We hear from Mark Penner of Country Automotive Refinishing "In any place that the paint surface has broken through to expose the metal, rust will form over time, and may cause a hole. It is smart to have these problems repaired or it may cost you more in the long run." McLaug Chev-Olds Ltd. 527-1140 13 Main St. Seaforth Q. Why should -I give my vehicle a tune up before winter? A. "Cold weather makes it more difficult for engines to start. A tune up gives you a better cold engine start and also improves yourfuel economy by up to 25 - 30% which reduces emissions." Cliffe Donaven, Service Manager of Teatero Motor Products. Winter is Here to have your automobile • Make sure your automobile is in top performance 527-2210 24 Hour Towing after hours call 522-2122 26 Birch St., Seaforth Q. Why should I have my vehicle's suspension and - tires checked before winter comes? A. "Tires are the main contact between you and the road which means they are very important for winter driving. You should ensure your tires are durable and free.from any problems such as bad belts or heavy wear. Without proper suspension in your vehicle, your brakes may not work as well as either."_ Murray Kellu of Kelly Auto Service. _ Q. While driving, the only thing between me and the road are my tires. What is the best way to maintain and save wear and tear on my tires? A. Larry Dolmage of Archie's Service Centre responds by telling us "There are several ways to maintaining tires. The first is check the air pressure, the second is to balance the tires, the third is to rotate tires about every 12,000 km and an alignment every year or every second year depending on how much you drive." Proper maintenance of your vehicle's tires will ensure your safety, aswell as better fuel efficiency,saving you money. "READY FOR WINTER? OIL UNDERCOAT REGULAR: :malt Vehicles:iO'I5 iz d -size xe15 F A_Sued$ Trucks SI S VENUES WIN fO d Oct 1wow • 'WINTERIZE AND TUNE-UP 'Includes spark plugs, check belts, hoses, antifreeze, battery, wind- shield wipers and tires OCTOBER SPECIAL '59.95 '69.95 '79.95 4 cyl. 6 cyl. 8 cyl. TEATERO MOTOR PRODUCTS 220 Main Street, South, Seaforth 519/527-2291 / IFALII. SIP3CII.kru expires Nov. 15/99 GET YOUR CAR ROAD READY ROTATE & BALANCE YOUR TIRES Call For Your Appointment Today .011 n eft i41 ., •. OPEN 364 Days a Year 527-0881 24 Ooderich St. E.. Seaforth Serving Seaforth & Area for over 19 Years COMPLETE AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR QffD "Class A Mechanic" safety Checks. Time Ups. Exhaust Brakes. Oil -- Changes. Tire Sales. Service and Repair. etc. • Scott Hilgendorff photo Apple day Scout Jim Raithby and Beaver David Bolton, both of Seaforth, participate in the local apple day on Saturday . Play teaches kids while they have fun It's about the fun people can have w hile learning and.thc learning that.gues on while haying fun. • •As Rural Rcspohse for.Healthy Children promotes the • "More Timc ForChiidren. theme during the:month of • October. it seems appropriate to celebrate play -Families can • he. strengthened by spending more time listening, talking and parucipating-together in activities. The time spent with our children is important and precious. It's far too easy to get caught up in daily routines and hectic. schedules. leaving us few chances to he,together. let alone: play together. There aremany reasons why play is important. Physical , benefits such as building strength. developing balance 'and 1 improving muselc control. emotional henetits of working through challenges and problems. ycnung.frustration and . becoming conversant with our environment. intellectual benefits might include developing memory and applying problem -solving skills. • All of these are possible through.solnary play. When we play together. social benefits such as getting along with others. sharing and taking turns are then developed. It is important to remember that ehildren'will be exposed to people of 111 ages and it is therefore. logical to play with all ages..not Just peers or siblings. as this will help develop the skills theynced to feel comtortableandconfident in their world. As you plav together. your child learns more and feels valued and you will understand your child's needs better. The way you play makes -all the difference. Spend time simply talking about ideas. sharing your enthusiasms and exposing them 10 as many different interests and.fields as you can. Try not to always take the lead. instead follow your . - children's lead and share 'their enthusiasm. 'Remember you . don't need to be the entertainer. hut at the same tittle don't sit back and observe as an alternative to joining in. Thetime you . spend together should he time you enjoy' Playing with -}our children -might -mean doing a pucale--- enjoying a board game or building *amazing Hock structure. It can bethe timcs.you go places parents traditionally visit with their children. hut it certainly doesn't need to be anything involving. travel or money Try brainstorming with your children to generate ideas. then use that list for your new actis sties and adventures together. Consider doing routine things al unusual.times to help your child'gain fresh perspectl' e Try walking on the beach while it's raining. making and eating a hearty breakfast menu for dinner lir take an early hike ride around your ' • neighbourhood. Tour or visit a tactors'. local newspaper. or a courtroorii in session. • Keep on the alert for opportunitics.to see and do things you ordinarily wouldn'.t. like stopping to watch a flock of tundra `swans fly over. anew hiliboard going up or follow a hot-air balloon'ccourse, Moments like these can he a child's most memorable. Children ot'all age. love.attention. especially from you. and there should ahyay s be time to play In the words of George . Bernard Shaw. "Man does not cease to play because he grows old: man grows old because he ceases tu.play'" TIPS FOR HELPING THE ENVIRONMENT 1.Plan your errands to avoid making a lot of short trips. Cars are at their least fuel efficient when cold. 2.Slow down. The difference between driving at 100 km/h and 110 km/h is about 10%. 3.Don't idle. If you're just stepping into the convenience •.' store for a moment, switch off your engine. You'll save fuel, reduce pollution, and be less likely to have your car stolen. 4.Keep your tires fully inflated. Soft tires increase rolling resistance, which is the biggest contributor to fuel consumption at town speeds. 5.Smooth driving. Avoid sharp stops and starts in city traffic, and try to maintain a steady speed on the highway. Use your cruise control, if you have it. Look well ahead to anticipate blips in the traffic, so you can be in the free flowing lane. ' A lot has been done to make cars more environmentally friendly and fuel efficient. It's up to drivers to keep them that way. Queensway auxiliary plans annual bale sale - Queensway volunteer auxiliary met Monday morning and the annual craft and hake sale Oct: 27 was on the agenda. In the afternoon. staff enjoyed a potluck welcoming our new director of care. Christina. Taylor and her assistant Cathy McClure. Residents benefited from bingo with the . Hensall 'United Church Women. . Tuesday church service was led by Rev. Kevin Rutledge of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Exeter. in the evening, the Christian Reform Singers gave a beautiful sacred' music program. Edna Dietz and Betty Simmons. attended the setninar with Dr. Peter St. George Hyslop sponsored by the Huron County Alzheimer - Society and learned about the most recent research. There • was excellent attendance at the Thursday movie about "Babe" the pig. On Friday. residents and staff attended a new program. when everyone stopped what they were doing at 2 p.m. and enjoyed a coffee. donut and conversation together for 15 minutes. Baking group made pumpkin cookies and carrot muffins.