Apr 27 2009 - The Aurora Newspaper

The Aurora Newspaper, 14 Wing Greenwood, NS Page 5
April 27, 2009
Congratulations
to The Aurora
Newspaper Team
from the GMFRC
The Greenwood Military Family Resource Centre’s
Board of Directors, Staff and Volunteers would like to
congratulate our friends at The Aurora Newspaper for
winning the Best Canadian Forces Newspaper award
for 2009. Here at the GMFRC, we have always known
that they are the best and we very much appreciate their
support over the last 20 years or so. To The Aurora
Newspaper team - Stephen, Brian, Anne and Keith - we
would like to congratulate you on a job well done and
thank you for your continued support to the GMFRC
and to our 14 Wing community.
2009 Primary Registration
Dwight Ross Elementary School
Monday & Tuesday May 4 & 5
Dwight Ross Elementary School will
be holding their Primary Registration
on May 4 th and 5 th for all students
starting school in September 2009.
Registration is by appointment only; if
you have a child eligible to start school
in September and have not received
an appointment time for registration,
please call the school at 765-7510.
Parents are reminded that all children
must be five years of age on or before
December 31, 2009 in order to begin
school in September 2009.
Phone
765-7510
Nitrogen is all around us,
says Jim Luddington, Service
Manager for Canadian Tire
Greenwood. When used to
replace oxygen and other
gases in tire inflation, it
enhances handling, improves
fuel efficiency, extends tire life,
protects the Earth and, most
importantly, keeps you safer
on the road.
By reducing the percentage of
oxygen, water vapour and other
gases in your tires for 22% to 7%
or lower, your tires will maintain
proper pressure longer than if you
use “plain old air.” For example,
with 95% nitrogen in your tires,
they retain optimal pressure three
to four times longer, states Jim.
Proper tire pressure is a big
deal. Maintain it with nitrogen, and
you will see these three primary
benefits:
• Increased Fuel Efficiency
- Correct tire pressure
keeps the manufacturer’s
recommended “contact
Patch” on the road. This
lessens the rolling
resistance and maximizes
fuel efficiency.
• Longer Tire
Life - When it
comes in contact with other
materials, oxygen causes
oxidation. Oxidation can make
rubber brittle and cause it to
lose tensile strength. In
addition, at high temperatures
and pressures, oxygen reacts
and damages inner tire liners
and belt packages; and
nitrogen does not.
• Increased Safety - Underinflated
tires cause 90% of
blowouts. Nitrogen provides
more reliable pressure for
reduced blowout potential.
Other Benefits:
• Improved TPMS Performance
- If you have a new car, you
likely are plagued by a flashing
light telling you your tire
pressure is low. For example,
one woman’s light was going
off every four to five weeks.
After inflating with nitrogen, her
light did not reappear for 53
weeks!
• More Predictable Pressure
Fluctuation - NASCAR teams
use nitrogen so they can more
accurately predict tire pressure
fluctuation. Regular compressed
air can fluctuate
considerably when water
vapour is present.
• Longer Rim Life - Rim rust
caused by condensation from
water vapour and other gases
can get caught in valves and
create slow leaks in tires.
Nitrogen is completely dry, so it
eliminates the potential for
condensation.
Who Else is Using Nitrogen?
• NASCAR
• Commercial Airlines
• Canadian Government
• Food Processors and
Packagers
For more information on Nitrogen Tire Inflation
call 765-6337 and ask for Jim.
Annual Meeting Notice
The Annual Meeting of the
Kingston District Fire Commission
will be held on
Tuesday, May 12th, 2009 at 7:30 p.m.
in the Kingston Fire Hall.
• Presentation of Financial Statements for
April 1/08 - March 31/09.
• Presentation of Budget for
April l/09 - March 31/10.
• Increase fire area rate from 5 cents to
6 cents per $100 of assessment.
• Election of Commissioners.
All interested persons are invited to attend.
Marilyn Wilkins, Secretary/Treasurer
Kingston District Fire Commission
P.O. Box 528, Kingston, N.S. B0P 1R0
Kingston Fire Hall Rental
All enquiries re hall rental and use, please call
765-2358.
Allie Pierce Memorial Award
Students graduating from Middleton Regional
High School and West Kings District High School
going on to further studies and residing in the
Kingston Fire District may apply for the
Allie Pierce Memorial Award. Information can
be obtained by calling 765-8158 or emailing
mwilkins@ns.sympatico.ca.
Canadian Tire Automotive Service
Spring Special • Four tires changed over from Winter to Summer Reg. 49 99
- Front end Alignment Reg. 59 99 - Four Tires Filled with Nitrogen Reg. 19 99
THIS WEEK ONLY RECEIVE THE WHOLE PACKA
CKAGE
Reg.
129 99 Now
99 99
With this Coupon
Greenwood Location Only
See Store for Details Exp. May 4, 2009