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Earth Hour. Are you in?Butting out for Earth HourTORONTO, March 24 /CNW/ -tain more than 4,000 environmen- 28.6 billion cigarettes smokedSmoking is one of the most dif-quitting process.When people think of Earth Hour,tally harmful chemicals.every year in Canadaficult addictions to break, but thereA Quit Coach from the Canadianthe first thing that comes to mindBut a number that may surprise 95.3 million trees killed everyare many tools that exist to helpCancer Society Smokers' Helplineis energy conservation. But anmany is that it takes the equivalentyear just to support Canada'sOntarians in their effort to quit.can speak about:often overlooked environmentalof one tree to produce 300 ciga-tobacco addictionQuitting is a process, not an event, Creating a personalized quit planissue is the impact of cigarettes.rettes1. When one considers thereIf every smoker in Canadaand it is a different experience for Quit methods and aidsFrom the pesticides and chemi-are currently 4.72 million smokersstopped smoking for just one hour,everyone. Staying smoke-freecals sprayed on tobacco leaves toin Canada smoking an average of this would be the effect.The Canadian Cancer Society Support services from thethe cigarette butts that litter the16.6 cigarettes per day, the math is 3.2 million cigarettes smokedSmokers' Helpline, encouragesCanadian Cancer Society Smokers'ground causing toxins to seep intoshocking.each hour in Canada would not beOntarians to set themselves up forHelpline, including phone coun-drinking water and to be con- 78.33 million cigarettessmokedsuccess by making a quit plan andselling, an online program and textsumed by wildlife, cigarettes con-smoked daily in Canada 10,878 trees would be sparedgetting support throughout themessaging.Brother, can you spare an hour?Do Your Part to Conserve Energy...(NC)If your hydro bills aren't alreadyvariety. Get out your telescope and see if youscreaming for you to conserve electricity, Earthcan identify any constellations. Stargazing is aHour gives you another reason to do so.great way to take advantage of the darkness andIndividuals, businesses, and governmentsadmire the beauty of the planet.Alice Anne LeMayaround the world will take action to reduceBe social. Invite neighbours and friends overChair of the Boardtheir impact on the environment for Earthfor a night of dimly lit board games, cards, orMichael W. PautlerDirector of EducationHour. This action usually includes switching off charades.non-essential lights and avoiding electronics.After Earth Hour is over, challenge yourself toBut what can you do for a whole hour? Here arekeep the lights off for the rest of the night. Ina few ideas:developing countries, electricity is a luxury that(Fill in the blank) by candlelight. Candlesmost cannot afford. Organizations like Christiancan add romance, mystery, and intrigue to anyChildren's Fund of Canada help children andoccasion (even Earth Hour) Set up a few candlesfamilies in developing countries by providing giftDon Vroomanand picnic in your living room, share funnycatalogue items like oil lamp and fuel for $60, soLIGHTS OUTChair of the Board stories, or look through old photo albums withchildren can continue to do their schoolwork afterDavid EualeDiryour kids. the sun sets, or $65 for a cooking stove fueled byector of EducationSaturday, March 26th 8:30 - 9:30 p.m.Go stargazing. No, not of the Brangelinavegetable waste instead of wood. ASPHALT CONCRETE INTERLOCKINGThe TORO E-Cycler Mower Get Cordless and Go Green!The E-Cycler features a 4 deep domed steel deck, specially designed to suspend clippings and recut them into fi ner mulch for a beautiful lawn. At only 77 lbs. its lighter than most other battery/cordless mowers. And the controls are simple justinsert the key, squeeze the handle and mow.POWER UP, UNPLUG AND MOWReliablePOWERFUL 36 VOLT SYSTEMPerformanceECO-FRIENDLY NO GAS NO OIL2 YEAR FULL WARRANTY20 MULCHING DECK WITHEASY TO OPERATE CONTROLSMSLP $479.95CLIFFS SPECIALUntil April 15, 2011$00425Price includes assembly.Fully Bonded & Insured Written Guarantee ENVIRONMENTAL YARD TOOLSNO GAS OR OIL TO OPERATEFree EstimatesGRASS TRIMMERS...........from$43.99 RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIALELECTRIC BLOWER VAC .........$99.99 NO DEPOSIT! PAY UPON COMPLETIONOffi ce: 905.637.0155EXT 301Cell: 41.989.57124167364220EXT. 333LAWN & GARDEN EQUIPMENT LTD.Please ask for Vince Capobiancowww.cvalleypaving.cavcapobianco@cvalleypaving.ca488 Morden Road, #2, Oakville, ON, Canada L6K 3W4Since www.cvalleypaving.ca1982905-844-4304 Fax: 905-844-4306 www.cliffslawn.comwww.insideHALTON.com OAKVILLE BEAVER Friday, March 25, 2011 22