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"The facts are frightening," said See in a report on young smokers in Oakville. "Thirteen thousand Ontarians will die this year as a direct result of bbacco use. Seventy five percent of these smokers will have become addicted to cigarettes before the age of 18." "If we can eliminate the use of tobacco by under aged smokers. we can potentially reduce the number of adult smokers." At a public meeting Tuesday, health department officials spoke of the need to tighten legislation limiting the access of cigarettes to minors. According to Joyce See, at the health department, many of young female smokers become addicted to smoking as a weight control measure. As well, despite legisiationUrfing the sale of tobacco to people under the age of 18, 70% of those 14 year old smokers said they bought their own cigarettes. In a recent survey by the Halton health department, Oakville teenagers ranked as having twice the national average of young smokers. The survey of nearly 400 teenagers in two high schools showed that 17% of grade nine stu- dents were smokers. The average age was M. ing Study finds local teens like to smoke 'Tm worried about the economic impact as well as the problem of it not working anyways due to the nature of the game," said Roger Marrelli, of Bowlerama Limited. And they want the health depart- ment to ensure a balanced perspective goes forward to Oakville town coun- til when it looks at the possibility of increasing the non-smoking areas in public places such as bowling alleys, bingo halls, billiard halls, arcades, laundromats. day care centres, bus shelters, malls, restaurants, sports centres. cinemas and public wash- moms. Some business people believe dis- couraging customers from lighting up could be both costly and impractical. Nm 24 " H lt t d h l t k . By DIANE HART owner of Oakville Hnwlcrumu on municipalities which do not have the past six months. Ol the 20,000 hy-law allows smoking in 50% of lame enmwh In he puny-Ann": "...: Specialtothe Beaver Cross Avenue. snmlurhv lam 'r..-..---.,. , . . A . . MWF-m 125 Cross Ave. Trafalgar Village Smoking kills, but it doesn't seems as though Oakville teenagers are listen GREATLANtjWiitiiPROoF W HIKING BOOTS Tis the season for shopping. And we ’re fhe one source for your whole gift list 5C 3 IN 1 WINTER JACKETS BROOK'S ALL MEN'S DRESS WINTER BOOTS ‘olours to Choose from Reg. 39.99 BOY'S & GIRL'S WINTER '.L MEN'S 0/ DRESS o SHOES on JUION o GIRL'S l NHVTER (R BOOTS MENS & WOMENS Shop Early For Best Selection! Sale Ends Dec, 5/ 93 I4999 Men's & Women's 79m 2ti'is He is worried that Oakville busi- nesses will lose customers to other "So we have ensured people play- ing the game without direct smoke," he said, But he admitted after the meeting it would be impossible to enforce areas of non-smoking due to the nature of the game which has players moving back and forth all the time. The way the game is played also makes restricting smoking to one lane an impossibility. _ owner 0t Uakvnlle Bowlerumu on Cross Avenue. With more than 70% of their bowlers smokers, Bowlerama has a high demand for smoking on the pre- misses. However, Marrelli said they voluntarily instituted a policy of allowing smoking only in the area behind the playing area, 3g. 99.99 llFc'"'"f"' W2; (ll'llflfl'" 345-0150 See cxrordinated the survey under- taken by the health department over "If we had our way, it would be a 100% ban, but that's just unrealistic," said Joyce See, at the health depart- ment. As well, second-hand smoke increases the risk of ear and chest infections in children. In adults it increases the risk of heart disease and lung cancer. Environmental Protection Agency in the States. Wilmost also listed the more well-known facts of smoking and health including increased risk of heart disease and lung cancer, more possibility of low weight babies for pregnant woman and increased risk of contracting heart disease for non- smokers living with smokers. municipalities which do not have similar hy-laws. "What's to say a customer won't just go the 30 feet over the border to another place in Mississauga just so he can play and smoke?" asked Marelli. In light of all the mounting evi- dence about smoking and health - particularly, information pointing to second hand smoke as a health hazard - director of health protection Peter Wilmot said he would be remiss if he didn't talk of the health hazards asso- ciated with smoking. An information meeting attended by a handful of peo ple was held at the town hall Tuesday. He noted 70% of people are non- smokers and face the health hazards associated with second hand smoke. There are 4,000 deaths from environ- mental tobacco smoke (ET S) or sec- ond-hand smoke, according to the l'lilifJAy "U the past six months. Of the 20,000 surveys distributed, l,100 were returned. Responses from the surveys point to support for increasing the non-smoking areas in public places. Currently, restaurants allow smok- ing in 60% of their areas, while no restrictions apply in places like bingo halls, arcades and bowling alleys. The HIE/WM OF PICTURE FRAMES _ . MANY STYLES & COLORS EXCELLENT SELECTION ALL REDUCED 30-70% OFF REGULAR PRICE fhe le‘Tl In: En A Ill-n qlEr.qqq-i---uG-"-"i-7=ii"_""> FEATURING HUNDREDS OF DESIGNER ARTIFICIAL PLANTS & TREES BEAUTIFUL ALL REDUCED 30-70% OFF REGULAR PRICE ice'. 2 IN WICKER - Reduced up to PERSONAL CHEOUES 50% TABLE ARRANGEMENTS ALL REDUCED From the 20,000 , l00 were $1999 mm NIKE AIR l CROSSTRAINER MEN'S IVY 90 LEAGUE . CASUAL DRESS SHOES Reg. 69.99 by-law allows smoking in 50% of public places such as malls, public washrooms and sports facilities. Local by-law enforcement officer Phillip Bouillon noted part of the dilemma facing council is the differ. ence between eating in an open mall or a designated restaurant, pointing out that many places in malls are CONVERSE FLEECE NIKE AIR X-TRAINER NON FICTION FLEECE 4 Colours HOWARD JOHNSONS HOTEL OAKVILLE 590 ARGUS ROAD -,", a V urr \pReg. 99.99 Now 79.90 6' FICUS TREE on wood like trunk $99 $39." 36" DIEFFENBACHIA PLANT $39 $14." 6' FICUS TREE on natural wood $129 $49."0 LARGE SELECTION OF TREES ON NATURAL WOOD 24" x 36" GIANT 36" X 48" Protect Your Footwear " Give It Longer Life! TANA FOOTCARE PRODUCTS INCLUDING ABSTRACT, MODERN m6 falomoML'STYLES AMPLES llll.9tiTf1ApmNGs $1200 - $44°° Crew Neck Tops Pants 202/; 201% Hooded 12034; Tops operates ment. large enough to be considered restau rants. Boullion said there have been tw prosecutions of the smoking by-la in Oakville since it was enacted i I987 - one with a fine of $28, anoth l with a susnendmt vntpnrp up um i uspended sentence. He said s primarily on self-enforce 2499 24"9 2999 $129 $69. $199 $89.