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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 2009-02-11, Page 27CARPENTRY CONTRACTORS Goderich Signal -Star, Wednesday, February11, 2009 - Page A27 A kicked tobacco habit could mean new car Representatives from local busi- nesses and health care organizations gathered at Boston Pizza in Goderich last Thursday to hear about how they can support their employees to butt out this March. The 2009 Driven to Quit Challenge kicked off in Huron County last Thurs- day with presentations from several guest speakers, who shared tips on quitting smoking and how to support someone in quitting. "Tobacco use is the number one cause of preventable death, disease and disability", said Bonnie Kriz" from the Smoker's Help Line. "We know how important it is for people to quit using tobacco products and that many have tried several times to quit. The Driven to Quit Challenge offers incentives for those who want to quit or have been thinking of quitting but haven't made that important step." Nicole Harris, a Respiratory Thera- pist from the Alexandra Marine and General Hospital spoke about their recent 100 per cent smoke-free policy, which came into effect on January 1, 2009. The hospital now offers an op- tional inpatient smoking cessation pro- gram for those who are thinking about quitting. "Our goal is not to convince people to quit smoking, most already know they should," Harris told the crowd. "We are here to help those who want to quit but aren't sure where to start or what is available to them." The Driven to Quit Challenge is a health promotion program that encour- ages participants to quit smoking for the Month of March 2009, Any Ontario resident who has been a daily tobacco user for at least one year is eligible to participate. Registrants that are successful in quitting will be entered in a draw to win one of twelve great prizes, including a grand prize of a 2009 Chevy Malibu hybrid. Driven to Quit is hosted by the Cana- dian Cancer Society with support from the Ministry of Health Promotion and local Public Health Units. Provincial and local prizes are sponsored by Mc- Neill Consumer Healthcare and Take Heart Huron. For more information on Driven to Quit or to register, visit www.driven- toquit.ca Photo by Dominique Milburn Trouble at the tracks Traffic on Highway 21 was backed up to Saltford last Thursday, after a train collided with a tractor -trailer at the bottom of North Harbour Road. "Everyone is fine," said constable Greg Bonfiglio. "No injuries and very minor damage." A softball - sized ding was all the damage sustained by the trailer, after being pushed down the tracks by a slow- moving train. An eye -witness tathe event said the train backed up off the portion of track crossing the road before again heading west toward the salt mine. At the same time, he said the line of salt trucks began moving. The train caught the trailer and pushed it about 300 feet down the tracks. "It was going slow," he said. "It didn't sound like anything. It was quiet... slow motion? Officers were dispatched to direct traffic as investigation ensued. Call These Businesses For All Your Service Needs! APPLIANCE 8t REPAIRING APPLIANCES • REPAIRS Service to AB Makes Gas & Electric Authorized Service Centre for • Inglis *Whirlpool • Admiral • Hotpoint • Speed Queen • Simplicity • Electrohome • Air Conditioners • Litton Microwaves HOFFMEYER APPLIANCES Sales & Service 55 Kingston" St., Goderich 524-7861 !CARPET/LAYING & REPAIR Dh4ewater Carpet Et Tile aiesammer 299 BAYFIELD RD., GODERICH 1-519-524-6141 -- COMMERCIAL -- -- RESIDENTIAL JERRY RIVETT Bookkeeping Services ALL BOOKKEEPING FUNCTIONS INCLUDING •Payroll *Financial Statements .Ledger Controls • Tax Preparations - All or in Part - GODERICH 524-6931 PRECISION PAINTING • interior • exterior • wallpaper WE DO IT ALL Call Adam at t 519-525-37975 www goderichsignaistar .com !CARPET/LAYING & REPAIR oorrng essionai Installation In home service e Delivery 529-7551 4 • CONTRACTORS Excavating Inc. e Simon o•rrldc t VanDrlel VanbMl A 619-4p8�2-3783 is; %fly it.r Z -w Gravel, Band, Stone CaN r.1I.. Ix•avo Ian, s.Matl., Osters,11nesklusg, 44s. COM • EXCAVA DON BOSMAN CARPENTRY (FOR EXCELLENT RESULTS) -Additions -fisnovations A& Soffits .M types of Coventry 519-482-82 t DELI �E_1LI(3HT BUR GARDINER'S MOVING SERVICES ...We deliver and move anything Targe or small FREE ESTIMATES 524-2421 HANDYMAN • Insured • Experienced • Maintenance • Flooring -laminate -hardwood -ceramic tile • Chainsaw work • Odd Jobs References Available For estimates Les • 519-524-2505 PLUMBING & HEATING For Service You Can Count on... `WORSELL Plumbing & Heating Ltd, Air Condtionhv RMidsnd l i CON nrdal 146A Huron sat, Goliath 524.1952 TIRE SERVICE (aARDINER's TIRE SALES & SERVICE GENERAL • MICHELIN • GOODYEAR • FIRESTONE and many others * Farm * Fleet * Passenger * Fully Equipped Service Trucks * Rim Blasting and Refinishing 393 Cambridge 81. Goderich, Ontario Fax: (519) 524-7822 N1A 2Y9 1466.2854783 Mel 1242111