· Wednesday, April 11, 2007 · Page 26 Fuel economy HARRISON, Olive In memory of a loving mother and dear grandmother Olive Harrison who passed away April 13, 2002. Till roses lose their petals Till tulips have lost their dew, Till the end of time dear Mother We will always remember you. - Forever loved and missed Jack, Shirley, Brian, Mark and families ______________________ SMITH, Peter McGill (Pete) It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of a loving husband, father and grandfather on April 9, 2007. Peter is survived by his wife of 44 yrs. Hazel Smith (nee Campbell), daughter Maureen Toole and husband David, son Dr. Sean Smith and wife Sandra, daughter Kate Smith and friend Greg Nelson and daughter Shannon Lombardo and husband Vince. Pete was born Feb. 18, 1940, the son of the late Charles Smith (June 22, 1954) and Eva Smith (Sept. 6, 1979). Brother to Gerald Smith and wife Shirley of Ipperwash, Ontario; Stuart and Lucille Smith of Windsor and the late Gord Smith and Beverly Kaake. Survived by sister-in-law Vivian and brother-in-law Joe. "Papa" will be terribly missed by his grandchildren Angela, Alisha, Alana and Andrea Toole, Adam, Brett and Connor Smith and Rachel and Daniel Lombardo. He will also be missed by long-time, good friends Bob and Tom. Pete was a member of Brooker Baptist Church.He was also a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Br. 201 in Essex and was a past member of the Essex Scottish Regiment. Resting at Bisnett Funeral Home, Cozy Corners, Maidstone with visitation Wed. Apr. 11, 7-9 p.m. and Thurs. 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. with funeral service on Fri. Apr. 13 at 11 a.m. from the funeral home chapel. Rev. Stephen Jones officiating. In loving memory of Pete donations to World Vision Canada would be appreciated by his family. Pete always had a story to tell to all those who would listen and will be missed by all who loved and knew him. DAVISON, Barbara Barbara Davison (nee Ott), 66 yrs., passed away on Fri. Apr. 6, 2007 suddenly at home. Beloved wife for 48 yrs. of James. Dearest mother of Arthur Davison, Velma and Tim Pingle,Wendy and Warren Colenutt and Patti Merritt. Loving grandmother of Jamie and Hailey Davison, Barbara and T.J. Pingle, Kevin Kubis, Paige, Ashley and Chase Colenutt and Nicola and Shane Merritt Jr. Deeply missed by her sister Gracie and Don Ellefson, Fld. and brother Wilbert Ott. Predeceased by James, John (Jackie), sisterin-law of Murray Davison and his late wife Elinor. Survived by many nieces and nephews. Barbara was a bus driver for 27 1/2 yrs. with the Essex County Association for Community Living. Funeral service is on Wed. Apr. 11 at 11 a.m. in the chapel at the Bisnett Home, Cozy Funeral Corners, Maidstone. A private family interment will take place on Friday. The family would like to give a special thank you to all the nurses at the Renal Dialysis Unit, Hotel Dieu Hospital for all their care and support over the last two years. In loving memory of Barbara, donations to the Renal Dialysis Unit would be appreciated by the family. Saving cents makes sense The high price at the gas pumps seems to be on the mind of every driver these days. This brings up the valuable question: as a driver, how can I be more economical? All drivers, no matter what type of vehicle they drive, have the desire to save money at the pumps. So what simple things can drivers do that work to save them money on the road? Peter Christianson, president of Young Drivers of Canada says "Drivers need to be aware that the changes in weather affect our fuel efficiency in different ways. Our vehicles use more fuel in the colder weather as it takes an engine longer to reach the most efficient operating temperature. On the bright side, spring is here and this is when drivers normally use less fuel. Keep in mind though that turning on the air conditioning burns up a great deal of fuel. Leaving your windows down or using your vents in slower traffic is a better option but once you enter the highway or freeway roll them up as open windows cause more drag thus burning more fuel." Fuel consumption is affected by two main factors: driving style and vehicle maintenance. Young Drivers of Canada offers fuel economy tips to help drivers keep safe, maintain their vehicle, and save their wallet: Driving Style · Plan your trips to consolidate several into one and travel in a logical order. · Look well ahead and anticipate changes in the traffic flow. Slowing early saves fuel and may avoid stopping which wastes fuel when starting up again. · When approaching a light that is red or about to change to red, slow down early to save fuel for you ELLIS, Marla RayAnne April 9, 1976-May 10, 2000 Happy Birthday To our Angel, Marla Thinking of you on your 31st birthday! Wishing you were here with us! Missing you more and more everyday! Sending you lots of hugs and kisses! - Loving you always and forever, Mom, Dad, Mark, Kristi, Summer and Jake ______________________ BAKER April 12, 1997 In loving memory of a dear husband, father and grandfather, Ronald, who passed away 10 years ago April 12, 1997. He left us quietly His thoughts unknown, But left us a memory We're proud to own. A happy home we once enjoyed How sweet the memory still, But death has left a loneliness The whole world can never fill. "Happy Birthday with Love." - Loved and missed by wife Irene, children Rob, Tammy, Gary and families _________________________ LARAMIE We would like to thank everyone who came to our 60th Anniversary Party and for the cards, gifts, flowers and best wishes. A special thank you to our family who made it all possible. We will treasure the memories of seeing so many friends, relatives and neighbours forever. Thanks again. - Wyman and Beulah ______________________ ROBSON The family of the late Clara Robson would like to offer our heartfelt thanks to the following. To Dr. Sheehan and the 6th Floor N. staff at Metropolitan Hospital for the excellent care they gave Clara as well as the kindness and compassion they extended to us, her family, during such a difficult time. Our sincere thanks to the friends, neighbours and relatives too numerous to name, for the many acts of kindness bestowed upon us. Special thanks to Joyce Proctor for the hot meals and tidying up and also to the Hatts for opening up their home to our out of province relatives. To Kennedy Funeral Home, our profound thanks for the professional and compassionate way you handled each and every detail of this sad occasion. You helped ease our pain. Also thanks to Father Larry Brunet for the beautiful and touching funeral mass for our beloved Clara and to those who helped with the mass, including the choir and special thanks to Maria Connel for her breathtakingly beautiful rendition of Ave Maria. To the Catholic Women's League, Knights of Columbus and St. Vincent de Paul Society for their prayers and support, we thank you. to both Country Village Nursing Home and Iler Lodge, thank you for the care you gave Clara. And finally, thanks to those who visited the funeral home and/or sent their condolences either online, by phone or by mail. Your kindness will not be forgotten. Sincerely, Tom Robson and family ______________________ Memorial verses available at DAVISON, Barb To my family and friends, cousin Anne, brother-in-law Murray, all the nursing staff at H.D.R.H. especially Drs. Kadri, Dr. Bagga, Dr. Callahon and Dr. Inacillo, for all the prayers from the First Lutheran Church. Thank you for the love of my family and my dear husband James for all the loving care during my hospital care while in the hospital and since coming home and to my children Velma, Patti, Art and Wendy. To all the nursing staff and to all the caring nurses in the Renal Clinic and a special thank you to my daughter Wendy for all the care and meals and for driving me to dialysis for the last two years. Thank you to everyone. - Love Barb Davison ______________________ and all the following vehicles. The cumulative saving is huge. · As much as it's safe, go with the flow of traffic. · Avoid heavy acceleration and heavy braking. · Use the lane of least resistance, which is the lane that has the best flow, the best view and the least risk. You will avoid stopping or unnecessary slowing. · If possible avoid rush hour or even better car pool with others. · When parking pull in and through parking spots. Starting up forward uses less fuel than backing out and then starting up. · Avoid congested areas where fuel is wasted in stop and go traffic or just by idling. · If you are idling, turn off the engine if you have to wait for more than thirty seconds, unless you are at risk of collision, such as traffic approaching from behind. Vehicle Maintenance · Make sure your vehicle is properly tuned. Keep your air and fuel filters clean. Your owner's manual will advise you on how often they should be changed. · Keep your brakes in good working condition. Not only is this a major safety issue but it also causes your vehicle to work harder therefore burning more fuel. · Tire pressure should be checked at least once a month. Use the recommended tire pressure posted on the inside edge of the driver's door. · Remove roof racks when not in use. Remove any unnecessary weight in your vehicle that will cause your vehicle to use more fuel. As drivers, it is important that we use more sense than cents. For more safety tips visit the Young Drivers of Canada website at www.yd.com. Scouting Bring on the adventure Scouting youth and leaders will be celebrating `100 Years of Scouting' at Lakeside Park in Kingsville on Saturday, May 12. Beaver Colonies at Pelee Island Winery, Wolf Cub Packs at Kratz Sideroad, Scout Troops and Venturer Companies at Arner Townline will be doing what Scouts have been doing for 100 years hiking! "Jamboree on the Trail" will be the event of the day, with groups congregating at Lakeside Park for Scouting activities following the hike. A barbecue, heritage displays and medieval events hosted by the Windsor/Essex Medieval Society will highlight the evening, followed by a giant campfire. One hundred years ago on Aug. 1, Lord Robert Stephenson Smyth BadenPowell of Gilwell held the first Scout camp on Brownsea Island in England with 21 boys. Baden-Powell organized them into patrols and taught them some basic self-reliance skills. During the week, they pitched tents, swam, cooked meals outdoors, and learned to track and tie knots. In short, they "scouted". Essex Area Scouts' 600 youth consist of girls and boys ages 5 to 26. Over 230 volunteers from Wheatley to Amherstburg and north to Lakeshore provide leadership.