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ewe To? eR A ie a ela, mt ol SENN 0, lier le tami i, ER a... : i } Butting out--should be number one priority New Year's Day is the time most people com- pose a list of resolutions to start the year off right. Losing weight and getting more exercise usually make the top five. But for thousands of Canadians, giving up cigarettes will be the number one item on their list. If you blew your impassioned New Year's resolution to kick the cigarette habit, don't give up...try again. Three out of "four smokers make a serious attempt to stop smoking at some point in their lives; unfortunately, only one of them Ontario. dy chiffon. Kitchener, Ontario. Porchak - Houthuys The Church of Ascension was the setting of a Fall Wedding officiated by Rev. A. Tucker. Janet Elizabeth, daughter of Willy & Nancy Houthuys and Robert Charles, son of Carl and Blanche Porchak of Burgesville, The bride wore a gown of white satin and lace and carried a bouquet of red roses. Her attendants wore matching dresses of burgun- The maid-of-honour was Ann Broughton of St. Jacobs, Ontario, friend of the bride. Bridesmaids were Heather Zincan of friend of the bride; Schassaffma of Burgesville, sister of the groom; Lorna Reekie, Port Perry, sister of the bride. The flower girl was Lorna Reekie Jr., niece of the bride, who wore white eyelit. The groom and ring bearer wore black tails. The groom's attendants wore grey tuxedos. Norman Pierson of London was best man. Ushers were William and Stuart Houthuys, brothers of the bride and Claus Andersen, friend of the groom. Todd Schassaffma of Burgesville, nephew of the groom was ring bearer. Rob and Janet now reside in London, 4 ~ A Janie Our Gift to You ... ( for Valentine's Day! -- ONE DAY ONLY -- FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10th succeeds. Why? Because cigarette smoking is more than just a psychological habit - it's also a physi- cal addiction to nicotine. "Smokers don't like being called nicotine addicts, but they are," said Dr. Chris Steele, a family physician who runs the largest stop- smoking clinic in the United Kingdom, on a recent visit to Canada. Just as the alcoholic must have a drink early in the day to function, the tobacco addict reaches for a cigarette the first thing in the morning. Interestingly, it's the length of time someones smokes, not how heavily, that leads to lung cancer. It is more dangerous to smoke 10 cigarettes a day for 40 years than to smoke 20 or 30 cigarettes a day for 20 years. '"'Smoking cessation treatments have been around for the past 20 years, and all kinds of tenchinques have been tried -- hypnosis, acu- punture, electric aversion therapy and rapid smoking. None have been as effective - as the physician's per- sonal attention", said Dr. Steele. Modern medicine today endorses a com- WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY Cathy Robb 649-2450 eR % OFF EVERYTHING IN THE STORE. (REPAIRS EXCLUDED. NO LAYAWAYS) Worrse = 197 Queen Street, Port Perry - 985-8263 LINITED prehensive strategy of long-term maintenance, continuing abstinence and behavioral coping techniques, which has proven to be much more successful in helping people smoking. - Nicorette, a nicotine- containg chewing gum, was developed several years ago to help ease the physical withdrawal symptoms that usually accompany cessation. "I've had great success in the U.K. with the nicotine chewing gum", said Dr. Steele, who has used Nicorette in his practice for three years. "Nearly half of the smokers who use nicotine gum under medical supervision are still free of the smoking habit a year later," he said. Nicorette has been available in Canada by prescription since 1979. One piece of gum can produce up to the same level of nicotine as one smoked cigarette. During the first week of treatment with nico- tine chewing gum, patients throw away their cigarettes but replace the nicotine their bodies crave by chewing from 6 to 10 pieces of gum per day. They gradually reduce, the amount of gum chewing; after three months, they give it up completely. Tips To Quit Smoking Just as there is more than one reason for smoking, there's also more than one way to quit. Begin your successful smoking cessation effort by applying the following principles: DESIRE Wanting to quit is the single most important factor, since withdrawal symptoms and cravings can last for "several months. SEE YOUR DOCTOR Your family physician can help personalize your smoking cessation program, and give you the support you need to succeed. Nicorette, a nicotine-containing chewing gum, is avail- able by prescription to help break the cigarette habit and ease physical withdrawal symptoms. AVOIDANCE Avoid certain social situations where you know a'll want to -moke After you sur- vive ! first crucial weeks withdrawal, you won need to take such dre c¢ measures to preserve our sanity. SUBSTITUTIONS Take up a hobby that requires concentration or increased activity. Focus your mind on more pleasant activities during the moments when your willpower is wilting. DEPRIVATION You can only lick one problem at a time. Don't deprive yourself of food, continue eating normally, and don't worry about weight gain until after you've kicked the cigarette habit. to give up. PORT PERRY STAR -- Tues. February 7, 1vee -- 11 Pets have proved therapeutic for sick or troubled people " IMAGING Associate smoking with blackened lungs and smelly breath, or create positive self- images of yourself as a healthy, active, easy- breathing non-smoker. INTERIOR DIALOGUE When temptation strikes, identify the cause. Many smokers automatically reach for a cigarette without realizing why. Keep a record of your mood at times when you light up to help you pinpoint patterns of weakness. MANAGING FAILURE Don't be too dis- couraged if you give in to temptation. The difference between those who eventually stop smoking and those who don't, as with so many of life's trials, is often the ability to learn from failure. 2% = SU prs FP Wi There has been a grow- ing interest in the role of animals in our society. Researchers have found that the ownership of a cat, dog, bird or even a fish can help alleviate mental illness and com- fort the elderly and the lonely. Pets have proved to be therapeutic for per- sons with high blood pressure and other ailments. "I think I could turn and live with the animals, they are so placid and self- contained," quotes Dr. Stefanie Lehman, local veterinarian from a poem by Walt Whitman. .... They do not sweat and 1~ -- - Ti whine about their 'condition. .... They do not lie awake in the dark and weep for their sins. . .... So they show their relation to me and I ac- cept them .... The Library has in- vited Dr. Lehman to pre- sent a lecture and film program on the subject of the Human--Animal Bond in mid-February. Everyone is welcome to attend. - The Scugog Library circulates several books about animals and animal care. Included among the favourites are books by James Herriot and Farley Mowat. PONTIAC BUICK LIMITED 10 VANEDWARD DRIVE, PORT PERRY - 985-8474