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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1996-08-21, Page 7Kraft Cheese Whiz Assorted Varieties 500 g Jar 29' THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21, 1996 PAGE 7. Some county merchants still sell smokes to kids Despite current legislation, the sale of tobacco to minors continues to be a problem in Huron County. A compliance check conducted in November 1995 by the Huron County Health Unit found that 20 per cent of tobacco retailers were willing to sell cigarettes to a pair of 15 and 16-year-olds. The Tobacco Control Act makes it illegal to "sell or supply tobacco products to persons under 19 years of age." As of Aug. 12, the Huron County Health Unit has charged seven local stores with selling tobacco to minors. Fines have ranged from $150 to $250. If a retailer is convicted of a second offense, they will lose their right to sell tobacco for six months. "The problem of adolescents who smoke is a serious one", said Klaus Seeger, director of Healthy Environments at the Huron County Health Unit. "Ideally, we want to prevent adolescents from starting to smoke. Most long-term smokers begin smoking when they are teenagers. Because tobacco is very addictive, it is extremely difficult to quit once you have become a regular smoker. If we can limit minors' access to tobacco, then hopefully we can prevent them from becoming regular smokers." The Huron County Health Unit is asking for your help in identifying retailers who arc selling cigarettes to minors. Parents and concerned citizens should call the Health Unit at 482-3416 or 1-800-265-5184 (if long distance). All calls arc treated as confidential. The Health Unit's involvement with the Tobacco Control Act is part of a comprehensive tobacco strategy mandated by the Ministry of Health. It includes yducation in the schools, the creation of smoke- free public places and workplaces, and support for individuals who want to quit smoking. Consolation champs Sebringville ANAF defeated London Gators 9-8 in eight innings to win the consolation title of the 25th annual Brussels Men's Invitational Fastbali tournament held during the Civic Holiday weekend. Wayne Lowe presents the consolation trophy to Sebringville captain Vince Ryder, right. Advance-Times photo Huronlea residents win games YOUR , LocatSTORE WITH BIG SAVINGS SCRIMGEOUR'S FOOD MARKET BLYTH 523-4551 FRESH PRODUCE Product of Ontario Canada #1 Fresh Celery Stalks my ch • s e . Continued from page 2 a total score of 40 for our side, 39 for the visitors. They each received a standing ovation and much adulation from their teammates! August ushered in the best weather we'd had since last summer. Everyone put on lighter clothes and sat for hours soaking up the fresh air and sunshine, admiring the lovely flowers that Cheryl McLaughlin had planted and which are perking up the grounds. The courtyard looks especially nice, with its hot pink and glossy white geraniums and the burgundy pink petunias with their white frill around the outer edge. We started the month with a barbecue in the courtyard. It was very windy that day and kept blowing people's hats off and causing many a merry chase! Dave McArthur was cooking that day. He did a marvellous job. Several residents patronize the dining out program sponsored by the young adults of the United Church of Brussels and held in the church basement. These meals are perfectly cooked and very tasty. They give everyone a change, though, the food served at Huronlea is tasty. Nevertheless this change is welcome to anyone who can afford it. Quite a few residents avail themselves of the opportunity. Mr. Jack Beatty is one who attends quite regularly. We have a little, but very prolific vegetable garden, which supplies us with lettuce, radishes, beans and peas. The just-picked flavour is much appreciated. We are looking forward to our own ripe tomatoes when, and if they ripen. Most of us have been gardeners in our day. We are less ambitious this year,and Western world mired don't have so many different veggies; no cucumbers, squash or potatoes which require a lot of space! On Thursday, Aug. 8, right after our second barbecue we took ourselves out to the foyer to meet an area farmer, Ken Connelly, who has two interesting hobbies — rope making, and collecting antique tools and gadgets. He made sample ropes of various lengths and thicknesses. They were made from baler twine. Some of them were quite pretty, as he has twine of several different colours. Among the tools were quite a few early types of adjustable wrenches and various screwdriver heads slotted into the one handle. There were also, at least a dozen oil cans or dispensers. They each were used for one specific purpose and were nearly useless for anything else. He also showed us an example of the first ratchet wrench. Aug. 14 Steve and Cindy took four residents in the little van, to Listowel, where we had lunch in the Zellers cafeteria. Afterward Steve and Cindy went shopping for games to amuse the residents and came home with a volleyball, set of pins, two balls for bowling and some lawn darts. Next day we tried out the games in the courtyard, having "Fun in the' Sun". Levi Carter once again demonstrated his dexterity in playing all kinds of games. Among the staff changes recently are Deanne Delve, Mary Alexander, Jan Rutledge, all of whom have come here from Clinton to work on the nursing side. In the kitchen, is Janice Beaver. in unemployment Kraft Cheese Slices Assorted 29 Varieties 500 g Pkg. Product of Ontario Canada #1 "Freestone" Peaches 988 3 litre basket ME ea. GROCERY SPECIALS Maxwell House Ground Coffee Large 1 kg Tin Maple Leaf Sweet Pickled Cottage Rolls 4.39 kg Humpty Dumpty Potato Chips Assorted Varieties 170 g Bag • Cut From Canada A/AA/AAA Grades Beef Chuck 3.51 kg Good Humor Ice Cream Assorted Varieties Large 4 Litre Pail Pepsi, 7Up or Mountain Dew Assorted Varieties 750 ml Bottles + Deposit 69 Unit Price 9.2/100 ml n Assorted Varieties 24 x 355 ml Tins Unit Price 7.2/100 ml "Famous For Quality" Regular or Honey Schneider's Bucket of Chicken Continued from page 5 you read, there are more jobs out there than you think. There is a little formula that I teach all my Economics students. It goes something like this: Marginal Revenue Product is greater than Marginal Factor Cost. Stripped of all its economic jargon, it means: If you can contribute more to a company's revenue than it costs to employ you, the company is crazy to let you go at any time. Keep this attitude in mind. The western world is mired in high levels of unemployment. You might remember one of J.M. Keynes' sayings in mind. It is better to be roughly right than precisely wrong. You may not get precisely the job you want but concentrate on working in the general direction. You may end up being more successful than you think. VALUES EFFECTIVE: Mon. August 19 - Sun. August 25, 1996 Fresh Boneless & Skinless Chicken Breast (Fillet Removed) 11.00 kg