The following text may have been generated by Optical Character Recognition, with varying degrees of accuracy. Reader beware!

Wednesday, June 16, 2004 • ■: ji'ilSinliii; ii! 'ÙMM •>. tU! t if: • .iÿjüiÿhV Ill 1 111! |i!.'! '! 11 V 'i.i' • I, : iXi tNT'iv Qrono Weekly Times - 5 Living Life to the Fullest? Habitat for Humanity would like to thank the thousands of volunteers from all across Canada who have been busy building homes in 2002 with families in need of decent, affordable housing. eV'ti i" till 111 I ; _ ... Orono PubUe'scIwol otoffonloyod* "thank you"lunch on Monday prepared by the school's parent sound. Left to nght are: Deborah Fletcher, Violet Neheli, Gail Osmond. Kids invited to enter the "Where's the Shade?" contest WHITBY, ON, June 15, 2004 - Warmer days are here and as the temperature starts to climb, you may be asking, "Where's the Shade?" As part of its sun safety message, Durham Region Health Department has invited all area children in grades three and under to enter the "Where's the Shade?" contest to learn more about shade as • Wedding Cakes • Cakes for a\\ Occasions • Pastries - Donuts - Pies • Bread & Buns 905-983-9779 Proprietors"GaiyTr CaroTvreeker Closed Sunday and Monday _s^lnaefa 3 (Optical KIDS come see our Barbie, Spiderman and SpongeBob Square Pants Eyeware! JUNE SPECIALS Prescription swimming goggles $150 complete $50 OFF Purvision 4pk. Contact Lenses that allow 5x more oxygen to the eye. 6 Park Street Orono 905-983-5002 ■sonar - ■ TOBfW HOURS: Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Wednesday & Friday 9:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Saturday 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 5467 Middle Rd., Bowmanville North of Taunton, west of Liberty OPEN Monday to Friday 9:00am - 8:00pm 905-263-2772 part of sun safety and have a chance to win great prizes. The contest was launched on May 31 and closes on June 30. So far over 50 contest entries have been received. "This contest is a fun-filled way to help explain to children children the many benefits of shade," said Chris Amott, a public health nurse with Durham Region Health Department. "Teaching children children to seek shade is one of the easiest ways to help reduce their exposure to the harmful rays of the sun. Children learn by example, so we encourage everyone to incorporate seeking seeking shade as part of a daily sun protection practice to help prevent prevent skin cancer." Just one or two severe sunburns sunburns can double the risk of developing skin cancer. Up to 80 per cent of lifetime sun exposure occurs before the age of 18, demonstrating the need for parents to be aware of their children's outdoor practices. practices. For infants less than one year of age, avoiding direct sunlight is vital in addition to wearing protective clothing, including hats. As children get older, it's important to teach them that tans and sunburns are not healthy. "Make celebrating the sun safely a family habit," encourages encourages Ms. Arnott. "Be safe and seek shade or make your own whenever possible. Remember Remember to choose a broad-spectrum broad-spectrum sunscreen with SPF 15 or higher, applying 15 to 30 minutes minutes before exposure and every two hours thereafter, or after swimming. Also, wear sunglasses with DVR protection protection and cover up with clothing clothing and a hat." Ultraviolet radiation (UVR) from the sun is most intense between the hours of 11 a.m. and 4 p.m., so plan outdoor activities before or after these peak sun intensity intensity hours. Contest entry forms are available online at www.region.durham.on.ca and at participating schools and daycare centres across Durham Region. The contest closes June 30. For more information on the "Where's The Shade?" contest and sun safety, call Durham Region Health Department at 905- 723-8521 or 1-800-841-2729, ext. 2272. We're going to need more volunteers next year in order to build more homes and hope than ever before. Are you living life to the fullest? Come and see what all the fun is about! Volunteer, join a committee, or donate building materials and supplies. Biti/rf/. Call Habitat for Humanity at 1.800.667.5137 40 Albert Street Waterloo, ON N2L3S2 Email: habitat@habltat.ca www.habitat.ca COMMUNITY CARE DURHAM CLARINCTON THANK YOU Many thanks to the Clarington community for helping to make our recent "Tag Days" on June 3, 4 and 5 a great success. A total of $9,451.50 was raised in support of local Community Care programs. Appreciation is extended to all the volunteers, local business people and individuals who contributed to our annual canvas. Thank you for your continued support. SPECIAL Nail Sol with Air Brush s 25 Brigitte Brown • Waxing • Nall Extensions • Air Brushing • Eyelash Tinting • Paraffin Wax • Pedicures & Manicures Gift Certificates AvaifM ESTHETIC STUDIO 15% discount ::g 171 Mill Street, Orono, ON LOB I MO • 905-983-8169