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economist simsuntribune community saturday may 1 2004 staff photomike adler students not sitting idle over idling vehicles by mike adler staff writer yoo sojung steps toward a nissan maxima and hands the driver what looks like a traffic ticket its really an idling infraction notice the fourthr one the 16yearold student has delivered in front of unionville high school in the afternoon most drivers there wait for students with their engines off those who leave them running are given the notice which says engine idling wastes fuel and con tributes to pollution and climate change if you dispute this infraction the trial will be held in your own con science it adds the nissan driver has turned her engine off she said oh and thank you said miss yoo a member of the schools envi ronment club school bus drivers in york region are directed to turn engines off while wait ing in bus loops and increasingly other motorists in front of schools are being asked to switch off ballantrae public school unveiled noidling signs in its parking lot last week you are entering an idlefree zone declared a banner over the main entrance its not clear however how the rule could be enforced were not taking a punitive stance principal mary carnahan said but some york municipalities might soon pass bylaws to stop idling as toronto and mississauga have markham where councillor erin shapero hopes to have a bylaw ready by june may be first in the region environmental groups say its better if the noidling message comes to par ents from children who are most affect ed by exhaust fumes of waiting vans and cars at schools we can educate the kids to educate the parents said mark carroll of the community resource centre of scarborough unionvilles environment club meanwhile will continue to patrol for idling vehicles but when esther kim 15 explained the noidling campaign at a school council meeting she found at least a few parents thought it was not a good idea they said they have enough hassle picking up their kids she said garry shapiro vice president residential 1st 2nd 3rd mortgages commercial mortgages and construction loans home equity loanslines of credif min 75000 and debt consolidation purchases mortgage transfers refinances highly competitive interest rate for your mortgage a real estate lawyer with over 20 years experience no down payment mortgages 100 financing customized mortgage terms and payment frequency options cash back certificates available access to legal service progam for purchases sales and refinances 300 5 year closed mortgage 1 below prime for first 12 mos 075 below prime for 5 yrs 14 below prime 6 mos then 40 below prime lending tree deals with over 100 banks trust and insurance companies credit unions and private lenders above basocf oh jac rates subject to change without notice vrm based on prime 375 rales shown as of april 25 2004 330 highway 7 east suite 511 richmond hill 4u7201443 visit our website it wwwlendinglreeca unionville high school students esther kim left and emma park both 15 watch for idling drivers cd medic alert speaks for you 18006681507 be cool baby pre season sale h low monthly payments oac iiisheridan 5 heating air conditioning 9054714222 call today for yoiirifree in home estimate oak ridgesmarkham awarded the queens golden jubilee medal in 2002 for his significant contributions to better his society 7 dont want canada to be governed by the canadian alliance party now known by another name 018665607787 for king township and north richmond hill only wvw liberafca authorized by the official agent oflui temelkovski chats mealson wheels 18774524287 m eating better since i started using chats meals on wheels theres so much variety they taste better than store bought frozen dinners and theyre delivered right to my door now i can eat what i want when i want i like that a very special introductory offer 3 frozen entrees delivered q 50 to your door for only 0 offer valid on first time orders only menu selection for offer may be limited please call for details