Ontario Community Newspapers

Port Perry Star, 21 Nov 1973, p. 26

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I oe ii - AN Sa SESRIR WENAPIII oe FNAL eA HT wi x Tt At SON SRT EN aia 724 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Wednesday, Nov. 21st, 1973 Easter Seal objective of #1,675,000 reached The Ontario Society for Crippled Children today announced that the 1973 Easter Seal objective of ment, campaign chairman Denis Whitaker revealed that a tally of .the Society's 234 affiliated Easter Seal $1,703,474. "Not only is this the high- est return in the Society's history," said Whitaker, 'it is also the first time since been reached." Whitaker attributed this achievement to the indivi- dual efforts of thousands of service club members lectively went that one step further to make the cam- paign a success. It was in 1971 that the - campaign started to gain $1,675,000 has been reached. In making this announce- ted a gross service club reports indica- return of 1969 that the objective has throughout Ontario who col- greater public support with WE CAN'T TAKE IT FOR GRANTED ANYMORE To make sure we have enough energy for the future, and to give us time to develop alternative energy sources, we must make the best use of the sources we have now. Nobody has the right to waste fuel, or any other form of energy. The time has come to take a good, hard look at the way we use energy, and to use it wisely. Good energy habits learned now, especially by our children, will bring us comfortably through the winter, and pay off xs, Recent events in the Middle East have underlined just how essential a dependable supply of energy is to the way we live. . Present indications are that supplies of imported crude oil in Eastern Canada are barely sufficient to meet demand. It we can't maintain imports, real shortages of gasoline and heating oil could occur here in Ontario. But uncertain import supply isn't our only concern. Canada's own oil and gas supplies are being depleted, and cannot be renewed. 47thingsyou candoto conserve energy 1-7 Your heating system. O Bleed air from hot water radiators, fix leaks O Empty the flue clean-out 0 Have the system checked by an expert O Insulate ducts and pipes in areas that don't need heat O Glossy white radiators heat best O A gravity best with interior doors open. 8-13 Keep the heat in! Insulation pays, especially in attics. O Fit storm windows, weather-strip outside doors O Keep fireplace damper closed O Use range hood ventilators only when necessary O If you sleep with the window open, close the door O Close drapes at night. . Each degree you lower the thermo- O It's possible to save by turning the Clean forced-air filters once a month air system with a single return works 14 = I 7 Use your thermostat. stat cuts fuel consumption about 3% in years to come. Let's get to work. thermostat down at night 0 If you use a humidifier, you'll stay comfortable with less heat O If there's a Shivery Sam inthe family, suggest he wears a sweater. : Insulate exposed hot water pipes" O If your water heater has a dial, try setting it lower O A dripping tap wastes up to 175 gallons of hot water a month O Don't use dishwashers till they're full © Generally, a shower uses less hot water than a bath. 23 = 32 Around the house. Are the door seals on your oven, refrigerator and freezer good? 0 Don't use the oven if a toaster or fry-pan will do the job O If you buy an electric heater, make sure it has a thermostat O Use lower wattage bulbs if you can O Use Christmas lights from 6 pm till bedtime 0 Use pots that cover stove elements 0 Thaw frozen food before cooking 0 Defrost freezers regularly 0 A pressure cooker saves energy as well as time. 33- 39 On the road. A well-maintained car is an economi- cal car 0 Check tires and alignment 0 Prolonged idling wastes gas 0 Can you use the bus? Or ride with some- one else? O Does your size of car really fit your needs? 0 Over 50 mph, economy decreases 0 Jack-rabbit starts waste gas 40 = 44 Around the farm. A well-tuned tractor burns 10% less fuel O Underground or pressurized storage tanks reduce vapourization loss O Reduce tractor wheel slip and you save fuel O Prolonged idling of engines wastes gas O Can you turn yard lights off earlier? 45 - 47 At work. Can the thermostat be turned down? 0 Can you turrtoff any lights? O Has your company got an Energy. ' Conservation Suggestion Scheme? We're taking our own advice. All Ministries and Agencies of the Ontario Government are doing their bit to conserve energy. Lighting and heating levels are being reduced in government buildings: a new emphasis is being given to economi- cal operation of vehicles; Ontario Hydro and the Ministry of Education are encouraging consumers and schoolchildren to learn good habits in the use of energy. And that's just a beginning! - Save this check list. and save energy! Industry, business, homeowners, agriculture and government must all work together to conserve energy. If we each save a little... we'll all save a lot. Government of Ontario and a social the introduction of a more positive approach. The fol- lowing year, new areas of fund raising were integrated into many communities in Ontario, such as walk- a-thons, Buck-a-cup, tele- thons, youth support and other imaginative ap- proaches by individual service clubs. This year, club enthusiasm and public response was so great that 36 clubs showed a 25 percent increase over their 1972 results and more than half of the clubs ex- ceeded their local objectives. In expressing thanks for the public's generous re- sponse to the clubs' efforts, Whitaker also pointed out the vital role played by the news media. Said Whitaker: 'Without their help in informing people of the services and facilities available to Ontario's handicapped youngsters dnd the need for their continued support, we could never have done it." Friends honour Franklin family Thursday evening, Nov- ember 8 a party was held in Manchester Hall to honour Grant and Ethel Franklin and their son George. The Franklin's farm on the 4th concession of Reach has been in the Franklin family since 1921. In June this year, the farm was sold and the Franklins bought a new home in Brooklin. * Approximately 125 neigh- bours and friends from Manchester, Prospect and the surrounding area, who have know the Franklins for many years and will certain- ly miss them enjoyed a evening of dancing and cards. A presentation was made to the Franklins of a farm vard with a money tree growing in it. The addressess one written and read 'An Ode to a Farm" by Laura Wilson and one written by Mrs. Meta Holtby and read by Mrs. Lucille Grey were quite appropriate. Lunch time was enjoyed. INVEST NOW! Victoria & Grey Trust Guaranteed Investments 34 % b Years INTEREST is payable half yearly or may be left to compound. EMMERSON INSURANCE AGENCY LIMITED 191 Queen St. Port Perry Telephone 985-7306 ® 9 4 1 ° | r > ® ! | Ss | 9»

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