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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21, 1996 THE GEORGETOWN GEMINI 13 Students learn 'Lungs are for Life' As municipalities across Ontario adopt bylaws to restrict smoking in restau- rants, bars and other pub- lic places, the Lung Asso- ciation in Halton Region is also working to prevent young people from ever starting to smoke. The Lung Association's Lungs Are For Life school program teaches students in Kindergarten through Grade 12 that the majority of people don't smoke and that avoiding the tempta- tion to try smoking will result in a far higher qual- ity of life. "We know the best way to keep our young people healthy today and in the years to come is to help them avoid the temptation of lighting up that first cigarette," says Dr. Roger Haddon, medical advisor. "Smoking is the number one cause of preventable death and of lung disease. T. THE ACTON |B emrewn reer tenement inne Hope your summer was great! Your, hometown community newspapers wish a year of success ahead for students and teachers alike! If your school is planning la special event, or having} a special guest drop by, call or fax the editorial staff of your newspaper: The Acton Tanner 853-5100 The Georgetown Gemini 877-1113 Fax: 853-5040 We're seeing smoking pushed out of public places and have come to better understand the devastating effects of smoking and sec- ond-hand smoke. Lungs Are For Life shows stu- dents they will be happier and healthier if they are smoke-free." The Lungs Are For Life school program is offered to all schools in Halton Region. "We reach as many stu- dents as we can," says Haddon. "We owe itto our- selves and to our children to keep them healthy and help them make the right choices." In recent Angus Reid and Environics surveys, the majority of those polled agreed that restaurants should be 100 per cent smoke-free and that to- bacco companies should not be able to advertise cigarettes through spon- C @TAP @ BALLET eal US AT THE Nee New Registration -- At Studio Classes available for children, teens & adults @ACROBATICS @JAZZ @IMAGE ENHANCEMENT Self improvement course for Teens Kinderdance - Ages 2-1/2 - 4 (10 week sessions) 5 Armstrong Avenue, Unit 1 & 2 Georgetown, Ontario L7G 4S1 vO prley Lier, Look for us at Georgetown Marketplace Mall AUGUST 26", & 27", 1996 DEMO - 7:30 to 8:00 pm (centre court) NG US AT THE lee Thursday, September 5", 1996 -- 5:00 - 8:00 pm Saturday, Sepember 7", 1996 -- 9:30 - 11:30 am sorship of arts and sports events. For further information on the Lungs Are For Life smoking prevention school program, please call the Lung Association, Halton Region at (905) 847-1033. Cut It Out Georgetown & Acton Back to School Special Regular Prices $9°° ~ 12 and under $11° - Adults § 1° OFF HAIRCUTS, | WITH THIS COUPON Back to School Special (1 873-1339 1 Mountainview Road North Georgetown Hours: Mon - Fri: 9 am - 9 pm Sat: 8am - 5 pm Science & Nature ... Explore the possibilities! What is Nature's Fire? It's a store that opens up a new & challenging world of possibility for growing minds. It's a store where kids will learn without realizing it because they are having too much fun. It's a store where family & friends can buy great gifts that will light a child's imagination. Featuring Excellent Products from: * Geo Safari ¢ Geo Safari Jr. * Geo Safari French Edition * Educational Insights Talking Globe ¢ ¢ Dig-A-Dino « Fossil Exploration Kits « Ancient Graffiti Cave Painting Kits ¢ Dorling Kindersley Multimedia Software « CUSTOMER WISH LIST + BIRTHDAY CLUB * HANDS-ON DEMONSTRATION AREA * CHILDREN'S PLAY AREA + EXPLORERS CLUB + GIFT WRAPPING COME EXPLORE THE STORE! 221 Main St. E., Milton Free Layaway (905) 878-0084