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Orono Weekly Times, 19 Sep 1979, p. 7

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September is back-to- school time, and for Durham Region Lung Association this September marks the start of a brand new program in regional schools. Concerned by the increased incidence of regular cigarette smoking among young children, the local Christmas Seal organization organization has designed a series of classroom visits for Kindergarten Kindergarten to Grade Three students. students. Gordon Terwillegar, President of the Association and priricipal of Beau Valley Elementary School, says, "Peer pressure appears to be the prime factor in introducing introducing children to the cigarette habit at school. If, early in the school career, positive values for a healthy life-style can be instilled, peer pressure to begin smoking mediums to deliver its message - film, puppets, flannel board kits and simple smoking experiments experiments are all featured in sessions individually designed designed for different grade levels. Cecil the Sensible Seal and Octopuff the Smoking Octopus Octopus will accompany Lynda Corneal, the Association's' Educational Programming Co-Ordinator, on her visits. "We feel that what children enjoy, they will remember", says Mrs. Corneal, "so our whole approach will be light and entertaining'.'. The Association feels that overall success of the program program depends on its continuity, continuity, and ideally presentations presentations should, be made to each grade at . least once during each school year. "All we ask is the time and we'll do the rest," says Executive Director Director Angela Tibbies. "We really hope Durham Region's. schools will make full use of this free service, and help us tackle the problem of pre- adolescent. smoking". School visits can be arranged by calling Lynda Corneal at 723-3151, or by writing to Durham Region Lung Association, Association, care of Oshawa Gen eral Hospital. Talent show winner Y.vonne Boerstra, 1979 leur contest on Friday even- Queen of the Fair, presents j n g. Lana, sang and accom the winning prize 'to Lana, panied herself on the guitar. Malcolhi, for the adult ama- ' * You are invited to our view new exciting features ORONO FUEL & LUMBER Orono, Ontario until 9 p.m. i ,p> ' f Lunch -- Door Prizes -- Free Draw Qualified representatives from major suppliers to answer your enquiries. ing and housing problems along. All the major suppliers will be people experienced in the areas of heating*, insuf-- ation, panelling, C P I paint and of course McLaren's own expertise on , lumber and building supplies. ' If you are interested in purchasing specific items you may find that area representatives representatives have extra discounts discounts on seasonal items. One of these specials include painte'd aluminum combination combination windows for the price of plain finish. There are also exceptional door prizes to be won. Archie, Marguerite and Donald, want you, their pâturons, pâturons, and friends to come down, see the new facilities and chat for a while over coffee and a light lunch. Open House on Friday will continue from 9 a.rn. to 9 p.m. Mr. McLaren states that the new buildings and facili- : ties are a big departure from . the prominent coal bins of the 1930s. He also points out that the hew facilities will provide the opportunity to give better service with a better quality product. McLaren became the sole . to Orono Fuel and Lumber are sending their area representatives representatives to give the contractor contractor advice on his specialized specialized problems and as well, homeowners help with his individual problems.. There owner and the business has been a father and son affair, ever since, from Cecil to Archie to Archie and Donald. When you come to visit the McLarens', bring your build- K-3 students learn facts of smoking Lumber want to share with you the excitement for their expansion and have planned an . Open House for Friday, September 21. All people in the community are invited to tour the new facilities with Archie, Marguerite, Donald The feeling of excitement is. outdoor storage tree have and staff and share a light strong at Orono Fuel ÿnd been added to the facilities on lunch and coffee. ■Lumber. The staff and Me Station Street along with Laren family have just com- . some landscaping and the Orono Fuel and Lumber pleted an extensive expansion property completely enclosed was started in 1933 as a program. A large indoor with a chain-link fence. partnership between H, Cldrk storage building plus an Those, at Orono Fuel and and 0. McLaren. In 1942 Orono Fuel & Lumber Open House Friday by Sherri Yeo

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