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18 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, July 14, 1987 | Low alcohol beverages "New drink regulations A i 3 just | The maximum alcohol tent The survey shows consumption we must be more than ju permitted in very conc Bon of these drinks by children is a cautious,' said Mr. Kwinter. beverages sold in retail food stores relatively minor problem, but when ~~ "'Under the circumstances, reduc- will soon be cut in half. we are dealing with young people, ing the maximum allowable alcohol content in unregulated products is a prudent and reasonable response." Prepared for the Ontario Ministry of Consumer & Commercial Rela- tions (MCCR), the province-wide survey was headed by Dr. Louis Gliksman of the Addiction Research Foundation. Responses were receiv- ed from 1,230 principals, 96 chiefs of police, and 29 medical officers of health. Within those three groups, awareness that the products in ques- -tion are used by. children varied from 26 per cent to 52 per cent. Twelve and thirteen year olds were considered to be the most fre- quent young consumers of very low alcohol beverages. Asked to estimate the extent of consumption among students, the most common answer received was one per cent and the majority .of respondents believed students generally drink only one serving per occasion. Despite these indications that the beverages are not widely used by minors, most of those surveyed felt the current distribution system is noted seeing s some behavioural and physical effects of consumption. They cited sleepiness, inattentive behaviour and hyperactivity as the three most common concerns. '"'Although consumption by. youngsters appears uncommon, we cannot dismiss reports that the drinks may affect small children's behaviour," Mr. Kwinter said. The new 0.5 per cent maximum alcohol content parallels limits in A young s iy i . the United States and was sel base young spectator found herself part of the magical act with - The Lake Scugog Regatta Association is gearing up for another ed on information provided by the her head in the guillotine. But it was all part of the magic of Fan big weekend August 1st, when the 55th annual regatta gets under- Addiction Research Foundation. Ac- tasme and she survived without a scratch. way. Above, are a few of the executive. Seated is Bruce Lawrie €0rding to experts with this group, i i . products meeting the new limit iy Le Prout. Standing, from left, is Harry Gay, Jack Morganand | 1. be expected to produce in- toxicating effects in small children. The Tesearchers also point out that many juices and foods contain small amounts of natural alcohol resulting from minor fermentation or the ad- 'dition of certain flavourings. The Foundation has expressed the belief that "from a public health standpoint, it makes reasonable sense for very low alcohol beverages to remain easily accessi- PICK-YOUR-OWN RASPBERRIES PICK-YOUR-OWN WE | j-- \ ble to adults who choose to use FRESHLY PICKED 4 "go | "eromameycumgors ee & ed approval from the Ontario << emeysQ Phone Orders Accepted. 5s A Cabinet. Distributors and store Shirley Road | after which products containing more than 0.5 per cent alcohol will = ADVERTISING IT KERS @ o> operators will have until Sept. 30, no longer be allowed on the shelves. All Advertising: 1987 to phase out existing stocks, ROAD, ey ton 985-3170 es MONDAY - 12 NOON Interest 2 Year 0! (Range without note bw fii Ts DON FORDER INSURANCE BROKERS LTD. 30 Water Street, Port Perry 985-8471 Fantasme the Magician wowed the crows with his demonstra- tions of magic. "BEEN BOWLING LONG, FARLEY?"