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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1989-03-22, Page 12Page 12 Times -Advocate, March 22, 1989 Charterways sets record EXETER -Docs driving around the world 52 times' sound like an enviable record? That's exactly what the bus driv- ers of the Exeter branch of Charter - ways have done during the past 1,000 school days. More amazing is the fact, the 1,200 school students in South Hu- ron have been taken to- and from elementary and high school without a single preventable accident. . During that time, the local school bus drivers have travelled more than 1.25 Million miles with their precious cargo in all kinds of weather without as much as a fen- der bender. Exctcr branch manager Ken Og- den and his drivers Were honoured by Charterways daring a dinner and dance at the new Exctcr Lions Youth Centre, Saturday night. This is the first time any branch of Chartcrways Canadian Division has achieved the 1,000 day accident free mark. Director of traffic for Chartcrways Murray McAlpine said, "This is a very memorable event and will set a goal for other branches to match". McAlpine praised the drivers for their proficiency, dedication and positive attitude to their young pas- sengcrs. He added, " Any parent liv- ing in this community should be pleased with what's happened here tonight. It's a great safety record". Canadian' manager Gary Wilson said his company is determined to provide the best school transporta- .tion services that are possible. .Huron (Board of Education trans- portation manager Bob Cunning- ham congratulated the drivers for an •outstanding. achievement. He went on to say, " We arc pleased with your performance. It's a pleasure to work with you. We don't receive any problem calls from the Exctcr arca" While the Saturday night awards presentation was to mark the com- pletion of 1,000 days of accident REMINISCING ABOUT DRIVING - At Saturday's recogniton of more than 1,000 days of safe driving by the Exeter branch of Charterways, former maanager Lloyd Hewitt and .a former driver Norm W.alper chat with Charterways Canadian president Gary Wilson. free driving, the figure now stands at 1,052 days. Charterways of London, Ontario is one of the largest school bus transportation companies in Canada dedicated to this highly specialized field. The company operates over 1,300 school buses out of 16 branches.lo- cated throughout the province. Charterways serves the needs of some 30 Boards of Education and transports in excess of 60,000 stu- dent Passengers to and from school. _ Charterways Transportation m the United States, operated as Na- tional School Bus Service. Inc., provides daily transportation servic- es to over 160,000 children in• Illi- nois, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, = Michigan, Wisconsin, New York, New Jersey, and Penn- syLvania with a fleet o f approxi- mately 3,000 familiar yellow school buses. The Charterways slogan is " We care about kids" and a philosophy that puts passenger safety first, last and always. "Entertainment following the din- ner and presentations was provided by the Paul Brothcrs and Shirley. SAFE DRIVING AWARD - Murray McAlpine , director of traffic and safety for Charterways in London presents a plaque to Exeter branch. manager Ken Ogden in recognition of more than 1,000 days of safe bus driving without a preventable accident. CHARTERWAYS SAFE DRIVING STAFF -The Exeter branch of Charterways was honoured Saturday night for achieving an enviable record of over 1,000 days of -driving -school students without a single preventable accident. The number has now been increased to 1,054. Back, left, Andy Anderson,• Allen Hendrick, Rocky Vanderweil, George Pratt, Jack Coates, Harold Hendrick, Arnold Lindenfield, Rob Morley, Pam Walper, Jane. Jolly, Deb Phillips, Martin DeBruyn, Gord Phillips, Barry Jeffrey, Don Dear- ing; Claire Masse, Harvey Smith, Elmer Rowe, .Donna Smith and Ken McClinchey. Front, Grant Triebner, Clare Schwartz, Sam Skinner, Aldeen Skinner, Pat Marrinan, Joyce Marrinan, manager Ken Ogden, Norm Walper, Ken Baker, John Jacob, Liz Hendrick, Harold Patterson. and Gerry McAuley. Letter to the Editor Dear. Editor: . Congratulations for winning two top prizes in the annual newspaper competition! You and your staff share the honour and 1 trust you cel- cbrated,'as a team, in an appropriate• fashion. Your February 8th editipn arrived today, with its spectacular headline. Be careful or you'll become the "Sun" of Huron -Bruce! In spite of the efforts of my fel- low communists in Exeter P.O.; it takes three weeks for our mail to reach the shores of Mexico's largest kikc, land of "perpetual spl ing". It isn't that -it travels through.Mexico by Burro -back, it is caused by dc- 'inyrirr"eVII td"a i'ost,'.pr'ifi 1S"Ttlr""'r' ronto or Montreal. We get mail from Africa in five to eight days! it is with pride that 1 display yniu .-... excellent weekly; Mexicans, Ameri- cans, Brits and Canadians are im- pressed whcn i tell them Exeter is a town of less that 4,000. Of course - :,w„ iigadon is our larg t suburb! f i is pleasant here in the sun and. .� flowers. As 1 write, orioles, blue jays and cardinals joust with hover- ing humming birds around the bird feeder, located in a bower of purple bougainvillia. • The• thinking Mexicans envy Canada's "Free Trade" 'association with the Excitcd States. They feel th'e sole hope of economic survival' •in the future is to be part 'of a trad- ing block. And they are right. As to Canada losing its culture, many Americans •say "What cul- ture?". And as to becoming the Sist state; they have enough problems with their 50. And Puerto Rico is first in line for Number 51. Sec you in - regards. to all. "G ibhy" • (J.M. Gibson). r READY TO TRAVEL - Gary Wil- son, president of the Canadian division of Charterways presents a piece of luggage to Exeter branch manager Ken Cog- den. gden. The Exeter branch and drivers were honoured Saturday night for achieving more than 1,000 days of safe school bus driving. Story and photos by Ross Haugh e 14C Etethhuinen Economical Natural Gas Rental Water Heating— Natural Gas Rental Water Heaters. Whether it's happy tykes splashing in a warm bath, an invigoratinghot shower.that melts away the worries of a tough day, or a mountainous Toad of laundry, you can't beat a natural.gas rental '-'----.-water heater for economy. To begin with, they - cost up to 40% less to operate than electric . water heater$. 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Your loc Union Gas sales office can be reached/at 1-800-265-4173 trnincns We bring the energy • 1 •1 Around the world safely 52 times SAFE DRIVING AWARD - Murray McAlpine , director of traffic and safety for Charterways in London presents a plaque to Exeter branch. manager Ken Ogden in recognition of more than 1,000 days of safe bus driving without a preventable accident. CHARTERWAYS SAFE DRIVING STAFF -The Exeter branch of Charterways was honoured Saturday night for achieving an enviable record of over 1,000 days of -driving -school students without a single preventable accident. The number has now been increased to 1,054. Back, left, Andy Anderson,• Allen Hendrick, Rocky Vanderweil, George Pratt, Jack Coates, Harold Hendrick, Arnold Lindenfield, Rob Morley, Pam Walper, Jane. Jolly, Deb Phillips, Martin DeBruyn, Gord Phillips, Barry Jeffrey, Don Dear- ing; Claire Masse, Harvey Smith, Elmer Rowe, .Donna Smith and Ken McClinchey. Front, Grant Triebner, Clare Schwartz, Sam Skinner, Aldeen Skinner, Pat Marrinan, Joyce Marrinan, manager Ken Ogden, Norm Walper, Ken Baker, John Jacob, Liz Hendrick, Harold Patterson. and Gerry McAuley. Letter to the Editor Dear. Editor: . Congratulations for winning two top prizes in the annual newspaper competition! You and your staff share the honour and 1 trust you cel- cbrated,'as a team, in an appropriate• fashion. Your February 8th editipn arrived today, with its spectacular headline. Be careful or you'll become the "Sun" of Huron -Bruce! In spite of the efforts of my fel- low communists in Exeter P.O.; it takes three weeks for our mail to reach the shores of Mexico's largest kikc, land of "perpetual spl ing". It isn't that -it travels through.Mexico by Burro -back, it is caused by dc- 'inyrirr"eVII td"a i'ost,'.pr'ifi 1S"Ttlr""'r' ronto or Montreal. We get mail from Africa in five to eight days! it is with pride that 1 display yniu .-... excellent weekly; Mexicans, Ameri- cans, Brits and Canadians are im- pressed whcn i tell them Exeter is a town of less that 4,000. Of course - :,w„ iigadon is our larg t suburb! f i is pleasant here in the sun and. .� flowers. As 1 write, orioles, blue jays and cardinals joust with hover- ing humming birds around the bird feeder, located in a bower of purple bougainvillia. • The• thinking Mexicans envy Canada's "Free Trade" 'association with the Excitcd States. They feel th'e sole hope of economic survival' •in the future is to be part 'of a trad- ing block. And they are right. As to Canada losing its culture, many Americans •say "What cul- ture?". And as to becoming the Sist state; they have enough problems with their 50. And Puerto Rico is first in line for Number 51. Sec you in - regards. to all. "G ibhy" • (J.M. Gibson). r READY TO TRAVEL - Gary Wil- son, president of the Canadian division of Charterways presents a piece of luggage to Exeter branch manager Ken Cog- den. gden. The Exeter branch and drivers were honoured Saturday night for achieving more than 1,000 days of safe school bus driving. Story and photos by Ross Haugh e 14C Etethhuinen Economical Natural Gas Rental Water Heating— Natural Gas Rental Water Heaters. Whether it's happy tykes splashing in a warm bath, an invigoratinghot shower.that melts away the worries of a tough day, or a mountainous Toad of laundry, you can't beat a natural.gas rental '-'----.-water heater for economy. To begin with, they - cost up to 40% less to operate than electric . water heater$. They also heat much faster than electricity and are available in a variety of sizes to suit your needs. And, your low monthly rental fee eliminates maintenance worries forever. All you do is rent and relax. No Payments Until July '89** - If You Act Now! Rent before May 19/89, and you'll - make no rental payments until July '89 (electric to gas only). Call a Union Gas Sales Pro or any member of the Union Gas Heating bealer Organization today. ' %ppmsimate energ cost based on 23 gallons tubful of water at 105°F at January. 1989 residential gas prices. • •Residential electric v ater heater customers only. with apprn ed credit. Offer %alid betneen Feb. 13 - May 19. 1989. ' Ask Union Gas About Their Limited - Time Spring Bonus Specials On Furnaces And Other Home Comfort Products. Your loc Union Gas sales office can be reached/at 1-800-265-4173 trnincns We bring the energy • 1 •1