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THE NEW TANNER8THURSDAY, AUGUST 26, 2010 Register for Fall, Winter funGetting physical: Canadas fi tness movementIn the 1970s, many That was the decade ads, the example of robust Swedes. But the often.Offi cials say that pro-Canadians went from when people started an active prime minis-nagging hasnt been en-Overall, more women moting participation in couch potatoes to super to get up and get fit, ter and embarrassment tirely successful. Thirty than men follow a regu-activities that are enjoy-jocks. thanks to nagging TV compared to some very years later the average lar pattern of activity, able enough to do on a Canadian is still over-especially in the 25 to regular basis has the weight and spends more 64 age group. Younger most potential for opti-time on the sofa than at women and men are mizing health benefi ts.the gym.equally likely to do Potentially, a phys-While Canadians are some type of regular ically active lifestyle more physically active, physical activity, but can extend the quality studies show that only older women fall be-of independent living. one in 10 Canadians hind older men.Some groups that need exercise at the recom-Groups who tend extra encouragement mended level at least to exercise more than to get off the couch in-every other day for a others include:clude men aged 25 to minimum of 30 minutes people who never 64, especially given the at moderate intensity. married relatively high incidence As many as seven in 10 people with higher of heart disease among Canadians are active at levels of educationmen in their middle and least every other day people living in lar-later years. As well, and one-third of Can-ger communitiesthe lack of an increase adians are active only people with higher among women aged 65 twice a week or less incomesand older is disturbing REGISTER NOWfor the ACTON FALL FAIR 2010ARE YOU THE NEXTPARADEMISS ACTON FALL FAIR?(11am line up and 12 noon start on ACTON BLVD)thSeptember 18 The Acton Agricultural SocietyThis years theme isis now accepting entries for theWHEAT2010 Miss Acton Fall Fair PageantFriday, September 17, 2010, at 8:00 p.m.OUTSTANDING IN OUR FIELDat thePrizes in 5 categories, We are looking for including: Dufferin Rural Heritage Community CentreBEST DECORATED FLOAT ENTRIES, in Prospect Park.BIKES & TRICYCLES BANDS, GROUPS etc.and BEST FLOAT!If you are between the ages of 16 and 22, attend Acton High School or live in Acton, Limehouse, Ballinafad or Rockwood areas, you are invited to be a Contestant!!!For reservations/information please contact Jim Warrington - 519-853-3707More information is available at Blooms Away Flower Shop,www.actonfair.ca or Email: missactonfallfair@hotmail.comThe best little fair in OntarioOrganized bySponsored byCONTESTANTS MUST BE AVAILABLE WED. & THURS @ 7 p.m.The Acton Agricultural Deadline for entries is 9 p.m., Friday, September 10, 2010Society