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XIN I) Fy Smoker's opportunity - to stop! Do you really want to stop smoking and need a little help? If so, the Durham Region TB and Respiratory Disease Association is going to offer a helping hand to those who really want to kick the smoking habit. Early in the new year, beginning on January 6th, they are offering a four week programme planned to coin- cide with the National Health Education Week on Smoking Jan. 11th to Jan. 17th inclus- ive which will be held at the R. S. McLaughlin Collegiate at Stevenson Road and Ross- land Road West, in Oshawa. The four week course will be held over a period of seven evenings, three the first week, (Jan. 6, 7 & 8th), two the second week (Jan. 13, 14th) and one night the third (Jan 20th) and fourth week (Jan. 27th). In order to strengthen a participants choice not to smoke, the plan incorporated films, doctor's lectures and demonstrations showing the damage smok- ing can do to a person mentally and physically. Discussion groups will' be held to further assist the participant. The Association has reviewed available liter- ature regarding smoking withdrawal programmes and have incorporated many methods to improve their effectiveness such as a con- tinuous means of evaluation, outlining the smokers con- sumptive pattern and an initial token*committment. From experience with other programmes operated over a longer period of time, a combination format has been developed to provide an intensive introduction to stopping Smoking, with a longer period of continued support. Countdown: A smoking Withdrawal Course through continuous evaluation, pro- vides a method whereby its effectiveness can be moni- tored and improved. The objective of the Association is to assist in the prevention, detection and control of lung diseases with prevention being the primary objective. It is of course, a proven fact that cigarette smoking is the leading cause of res- piratory disease and this is why the TB-RD Association encourages and does conduct smoking and health pro- gramme activities directed toward the prevention of lungdisease. This smoking and health programme- naturally includes smoking withdrawal courses. With all Taxi Service NO SERVICE CHRISTMAS DAY OFFICE OPEN FOR BUSES AT '2:10 P.M to Toronto 5:10 P.M. from Toronto NEW YEARS EVE -- PLEASE BOOK EARLY -- Minimum Charge $2.00 season . . togethers. ~ from and with PORTO PIZZA For Convenient Take-out or Fast Delivery Call - 985-7151 During the happy holiday 'Why not enjoy easy entertain- ing for your festive get this in mind, the Association hopes to be able to be of some help to many who wish to stop smoking. The pro- gramme will include discus- sions on physical fitness, dietary problems related to stopping smoking = and leisure activities to help overcome the habit. One of the principal speakers is Dr. Norman DeLarue, Associate Professor of Surgery, Facul- ty of Medicine University of Toronto and also a member of the Board of Directors. of the Canadian Council on Smoking and Health. After the programme is over, ex-smokers will not be left entirely on their own. The Association plans to introduce GASP (Group Against Smoking Pollution) which has become prevalent throughout Canada and the U.S. GASP helps actively to promote the rights of non- smokers, and members include non-smokers, former smokers and even some enlightened smokers who recognize that tobacco smoke is offensive and irritating to other persons. It is an environmental action group working in cooper- ation with your Christmas Seal Association. So when the new year arrives and you need help with that new year's resolut- ion to stop smoking, remem- ber Countdown, beginning at 7:30 p.m. January 6th at the R. S. McLaughlin Collegiate. There is an advertisement in this paper with a pre-regist- ration form which can be used. Perhaps we can help you too! i Ashburn News It was White Gift Sunday at the church December 15th and during the singing of the Hymn, The First Nowell, everyone came and placed their white gifts at the alter. Mr. McEntyre's sermon was "It's the gift that counts" and was taken from St. Luke 2:1-12. The Choir sang "Arise, Shine". The Jr. choir along with the Junior congregation helped with the lighting of the Christmas wreath. Mr. Allan Ashton of Wind- sor is home for the holidays with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ashton, and visit- ed with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. N. Ashton. Mr. and Mrs. E. Heron attended a Brother and Sister Christmas reunion on Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ken Reynolds of Aurora. The Christmas dance at the Community Centre was well attended, and everyone had a good time. The music was supplied by Mr. Frank Barkey of Stouffville. Several from this area attended the annual Guide pot luck supper held at Brooklin on Wednesday night. Misses Debbie Shep- stone and Lori Hoag from Ashburn was enrolled as guides. Congratulations to the Frank Gardiners, they won first prize in the Barley competition. Also, the Fisher's won prizes in Corn, Barley and Oats. We would like to take this opportunity to say a very happy and blessed Christ- mas and a good 1975 to "all our readers and the Port Perry Star and staff. GOING OVERSEAS You'll Need A PASSPORT PHOTO Contact Peter Hvidsten A a A -- A [y y A a aa PORT PERRY STAR -- Monday, Dec. 23, 1974 -- 5 30 members at meeting Thirty members of the Louise Patterson Handicraft Guild met at St. John's Presbyterian Church for a special December meeting. A delightful pot luck lunch- eon of casseroles, salads and desserts was enjoyed by everyone and many diets went out the window. Mrs. D. Naples read a poem called 'The Quilting Course". Mrs. D. Baker distributed gifts to the mem- bers. It is amazing the variety of gifts that. with a little skill, thought and ingenuity, were made at a cost of $1.50 or less. A short business meeting was conducted by the pre- sident, Mrs. S. Sinclair. Plans for a spring show were discussed. The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 8th at 2 p.m. in St. John's Presbyterian Church. Because of the many requests, we will once again have 'Macrame'. Visitors always welcome. Merry Christmas, Every- one! ' Over 2 million acres of forest destroyed by fire In its final report for the 1974 forest fire season, the Canadian Forestry Service records a total of 7,673 forest fires in Canada during the months of April to October inclusive, affecting a total 2,070,000 acres. For the 1973 fire season, the corresponding figures were 7,475 fires and 2,974,000 acres. During the month of Octo- ber, 440 fires burned over 116,000 acres of forest land, a dramatic increase over the same month last year, when 189 fires affected only 3,000 acres. Average figures for the month of October for the 10-year period 1964-1973 are 171 fires over 4,000 acres, while the seasonal averages for the same 10-year period are 7,798 fires and 2,311,000 acres. The statistics are compiled monthly by the Forest Fire Research Institute of the Canadian Forestry Service. Santa's ringing out jolliest " good wishes to alll Neil and Noreen Malcolm and Family Sponsors of Malmont Atoms and Malmont Farms Ball Team. GOOD LUCK BOYS AST WN A) - y u' } 7 yp y IRSA A a Na) A PPYE NEW YEAR EVERYONE! THOMSON Heating & Air Conditioning 985-3365 PROSPEROUS say "Thank You' to all of our patrons and those organizations who have sponsored dances at Club Annrene. A very special Thank You to Bill and Bonnie Bell for their assistance. May you all have a very AIRISTIMAS REETINGS We wish to take this opportunity to Merry Christmas and a happy and prosperous New Year. CLUB ANNRENE Jerry Jackman Peter Hvidsten Bob Allin Howard Hall Bill Cohoon