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6-Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, June'22, 1988 A weird and wonderful treatment Success seems to be the key word Above Sheri Schoenmaker, Lisa Clown, Kim Cowan, from the for the sidewalk sale in Orono last Raetsen, and Bev. Newnham of Village Bin Saturday and it was such as the Hair With Flair prepare for a treat- Rides were also a feature of the demonstrations that kept the action ment to a male customer. promotion for the kids and the outgoing outgoing into the afternoon. Tucked in the group is elmo the door cafes were well patronized. A dding another dimension to the street fair Not Just Fashions ran a siaewaik fashion show both in the morning and afternoon as models paraded the boardwalk in a fine selection of ladies wear. and son Kyle, Erin Parker, Rhonda Pictufed above, left to right, Parker and Maureen Mumford. Ramee Cyr, Michelle Cowling, The sidewalk event was a great Christie Lomax, Georgina Preston effort by everyone. Calls for policies to save prime farm lands Garnet Rickard, former Mayor of the Town of Newcastle, addressed addressed council members on Monday urging council to strengthen land- use policies. He asked that prime agricultural land be protected from severances other than for agricultural purposes. Rickard said as a member of the Farm Credit Corporation he was well aware of the plight of some farmers financially. He said- when the agricultural industry is under stress there tends to be an attitude to open the flood gates as tp serverances to allow revenue for the farmer. He said this was not the How to stop smoking It* isn't easy. The nicotine in tobacco is an addictive drug which is why millions of people smoke when they know they should not. The main requirement to stopping is motivation. You have to want to quit. It will be painful, but it is worthwhile. worthwhile. For instance, after five years of not snioking, the risk of premature death from smoking-related disease is almost half and after 15 years, the risk has all but disappeared. To stop, first of all analyze your answer, to sell off land to help a financial situation. He said neither the federal or provincial governments have taken farm Severances serious enough and that most problems in this matter are politically induced. "Land is not a commodity but a resource", he stated. Prime land must be saved he said or you will eat imported strawberries that taste like turnips. "Compare the imports with home grown strawberries. "I ask council to be vigilant in the matter of agricultural land severances. smoking habits. Prepare a 24 hour chart of every cigarette you normally normally smoke and spend two or three weeks before you give up to, study when and why you need cigarettes. While smoking, record in detail what it is that you experience. When you feel the urge again, read what you wrote. List the reasons why you want to stop. Smoking settles nerves, relieves tension, social unease and boredom. Prepare alternate activities activities for when you quit." Try physical exercise, chewing gum, take up yoga. If your hands seem empty, hold a pencil or pen. Once you decide to auit. circle a * (Continued page 10) ■■■■■■-- in ORONO FAIR PARADE ENTER A FLOAT, VEHICLE, BE A CLOWN Orono Cemetery Corner Sat., September 10th 11:30 a.m. Contact: , CAROLE BAILEY at 983-5058 or RON HADLEY at 983-5623 FOR LIST OF PRIZES AND ENTRY FORMS Safety message from O.P.P. for July 1 holiday Statistics show more motorists die on Ontario Highways in July and August than at any other time of the year. With a holiday weekend '(always a time of. increased accidents) accidents) coming this July 1st, Ontario Ontario Provincial Polica officers are doubly concerned about motorists' safety. Last year, 144 persons died in traffic accidents across the province during July. Of that number, 103 fatalities happened on OPP patrolled patrolled roadways as compared to 1986, when 80 people died. "In a typical week OPP officers issue more than 10,000 Highway Traffic Act charges but increased enforcement isn't the entire answer. Motorists, not the police, are responsible for safe and courteous driving," said lnsp. Bill Wicklund, Traffic and Marine Section. "The : public's driving practices will determine determine the number of traffic accidents accidents and fatalities this summer." This is the first year of OPP's enhanced year-round R.I.D.E. stopchecks. "Motorists should remember (hat OPP R.I.D.E. units will be operating in cottage country this summer," said Wicklund, The July 1st holiday weekend also begins the first month of full- , time living at the summer cottage or beach for many urban families. It's a time for swimming and boating and for safety rules. "The upcoming holiday weekend offers parents an excellent opportunity opportunity to review rules about water and boating safety with their youngsters before leaving for cottage cottage country," said S/Sgt. Larry Smith of the Marine Unit. According to Smith almost all boating and water-related accidents could be avoided. He recommends parents set a good example for youngsters by making certain they obey water and boating regulations. "One of the most important examples examples parents can set is to provide a personal floatation device for every person, including children, who go boating," said Smith. "And, of course, no one should be drinking and boating. It's dangerous, illegal and deadly." . Already this year, 12 people have died in boating related deaths on waterways patrolled by the OPP. "Safety on roadways or waterways waterways require^ a personal commitment commitment from each of us," said Wicklund. "Make this July 1st holiday holiday weekend memorable because you and you family had a good, safe time and not a holiday marred by tragedy." Clarke High School FINAL REPORT CARDS mâÿ be picked up Wednesday, June 29th 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Thursday, June 3Qth 9:00 a.m. -11:00 a.m.