Health study shows six big issues here byJcflMcFaddm The six health issues in Hal ton are fitness nutrition smoking stress automobile safety and falls That according to a forthcoming report by the Halton District Health Councils Health Promotion Committee The report Is Phase of an extensive health promotion plan designed to embrace every aspect of a health community According to the council executive director William Leonard his plan is likely the first of its kind in the country Vie think this is unique we are opening new ground he says Phase 1 the plan started in the fall funded by the ministry of health and costing about It included a questionnaire distributed to residents which asked questions about health behavior and quality of life Fantastic Lifestyle Assessment was developed by a group headed by Dr Doug Wilson of Master Department of Family Medicine Results of the survey are divided into sex and age categories A chart then categorizes the leading causes of death hospital stay prolonged hospital stay and lifestyle hazards The first three categories were taken from hospital records for the years 1979 I960 and 1981 The lifestyle section was taken from the survey results One of the most striking findings was that the leading cause of death between the ages of and it is motor vehicle accidents The report then finds correlations bet ween ill health in and factors of risk inherent In lifestyles For Instance the major risks where auto mobile death is concerned are lackolseat- use and alcohol intake before driving Also included in Phase 1 is a tallying of existing health programs A list of 120 service organizations and employers was compiled Phase of the plan which started this month and ends in January concerns in volving the community in the planning process The main thrust of this will be through community forums The forums will attempt to bring together professionals and the public to discuss concerns and to streamline the efforts of groups working on similar problems So far three forums have been scheduled The first in the second week of September is on motor vehicle accidents The other two are in the third week of October and the fourth week of November They are on stress and nutrition Also slated for Phase are a review and compilation of health literature for the six areas of concern and the preparation a final report The key to Phase says Leonard Is to move people in the direction they want to go addressing their major concerns Money bequeathed Children services at the Acton and Georgetown libraries are the bene ficiaries in the will of Nellie Gardiner a long time Maple Ave resident who died recently The Library Board has not yet decided specifically how to use the bequeathed to junior services at the library by the Late teacher Any books purchased with the money will likely feature a commemorative bookplate in Ms Gardiners name GEORGETOWN PHOTO ON ONE DAY SERVICE FUJI COLOR FILMS AND FUJI CHROME FILMS Quality and Servlco Is our game COMPANIES ASK FOR A MONTHLY ACCOUNT MILTON PHOTOGRAPHIC MILTON M ALL Quantities Limited INSTANT PASSPORT PHOTOS GEORGETOWN PHOTOGRAPHIC MARKET PLACE 1 fclJMM RICHTERS DELICATESSEN EUROPEAN MEATS IMPORTED DEUCACIES FRESH BREADS BUNS DAILY SELECTION OF PASTRIES COLD CUTS CHEESES party nun CtaHtftfeatt AVAILABLE WE MAKE SANDWICHES TRY OUR SPECIAL FAMOUS IN BRAMPTON WE LOOK FORWARD TO MEETING 130EGUELPHST Wednesday June 1964 B3 ARNOSAUTO SALES SERVICE CHECK LIST TUNE UPS MAJOR PARTS MINOR REPAIRS SERVICE SALES ALL WORK PROFESSIONALLY DONE BY LICENSED MECHANICS DOMESTICS IMPORTS Hondas Volkswagen and Audi I MAIN ST GLEN WILLIAMS 8774571 SAVE ON A NEW JOHN DEERE RIDING MOWER Its our biggest sale of the year- super deals on a wide range of quality John Deere products including the new R and S series riding mowers If youve been looking for an economy rider look no fur therl Weve got the new John R70 and R72 Riders Only the price is stripped down These riders are packed with quality features to provide you with comfort convenience per formance and reliability Buy one now and youll save off our regular selling prfcel Or choose a new state or S series rider with topoftheline features and performance and save Other savings up to 500 You can save up to off our regular selling price on a John Deere lawn and garden tractor on a high pressure washer on a gas grill 45 on a walk behind mower and much much more Drop In todaythese savings are for a limited time only ONTHISYEAKS OPEN MONDAY TO FRIDAY 8 AM S PM OPEN SATURDAY TILL NOON 85M901 wiintry iviart Ltd CORNERS HWYS OSPRINOE MILES NORTH OF ACTON