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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 2015-08-19, Page 5Wednesday, August 19, 2015 • Lucknow Sentinel 5 www.lucknowsentinel.com Grey Bruce benefits from smoke-free outdoor places Grey Bruce Health Unit Submitted This is the first summer with the new rules under the "Smoke -Free Ontario Act" banning smoking on restaurant patios, within 20 meters of municipal -owned sports fields including spec- tator areas and within 20 meters of all playgrounds. The law helps protect chil- dren and youth from expo- sure to second-hand smoke and assists to stop youth from starting to use tobacco. "Sports fields and play- grounds are all about fresh air and being healthy," says Emily Gole, a youth soccer partici- pant. "Smoke-free means there is no second hand smoke or cigarette butts. It's better for everyone!' "Children are more likely to smoke if they see others smok- ing, moking, especially adults. These smoke-free areas reduce chil- dren's exposure to watching adults smoke and reinforce smoke-free as the norm." said Alen Hawes, Tobacco Educa- tion and Enforcement Officer at the Grey Bruce Health Unit. "For those trying to quit or who have recently quit, smoke-free areas help to reduce the trig- gers that might lead to smoking." Tobacco use remains the number one preventable cause of death and disease in Canada. Preventing youth from starting to use tobacco and assisting those who do use it to quit are public health priorities. For infor- mation on the new regula- tions, signage and enforce- ment or quitting smoking, call the Grey Bruce Health Unit at 519-376-9420 or 1-800-263-3456. letter to the editor Real Life "Dr. Dolittle" Wants to meet Pet Owners in Ontario Animal communicator Claudia Hehr is on an unprecedented "Voice of the Animals" Tour across Can- ada, to reach animal owners and caregivers with an important message: when you can understand what pets are saying, the rewards for mutual wellbeing are far beyond measure. Like a "real-life Dr. Dolittle; she possesses the unique ability to "talk" with animals, and that is the focus of her presentations. For more than 25 years, Claudia has worked exten- sively in Canada, Europe and the US and her work is now recognized worldwide. She has appeared on numerous television net- works such as Discovery Channel, has been profiled on international radio, and animal in any situation by in newspapers and maga- knowing how to correctly zines like Animal Wellness, communicate with them. Modern Dog, the Globe and "This information will Mail and Toronto Life. She reduce fear and stress, has been the featured expert enhance human -animal at many events such as relations, and can in fact those sponsored by the save many animal lives," she Ontario Society for the Pre- says. vention of Cruelty to Ani- She will meet anywhere mals (OSPCA) and Thera- it's convenient. This could peutic Paws of Canada. include pet stores, rescue On the road again and organizations, boarding sta- arriving soon in Ontario, she bles, community centres, invites all pet owners, car- businesses and churches, egivers, rescuers, groomers, pet -friendly parks, even cof- trainers, sitters --anyone fee shops. involved with animals in any Neighbours, friends, way, for a friendly and edu- moms, dads and children- cational get-together. -everyone welcome! All her presentations are Promoting animal adop- free. She will show how ani- tions is another part of her mals can actually hear when mission. "I will `interview' people talk with them, and these wonderful animals to how anyone can help an find out about their past, St. Joseph's Community Kingsbridge Centre Dear Editor, As you may be aware St. Joseph's Kingsbridge Com- munity (SJKC) has success- fully purchased the former St Joseph's church and rec- tory. During the last two months a great deal of work has been done by many vol- unteers to complete required renovations. We are now thrilled to announce the opening of St. Joseph's Community, Kings- bridge Centre on Saturday, August 22 at 7:30p.m. Please consider this your invitation to the Grand Opening. There will be a short program, fea- turing the Kingsbridge Choir and dignitaries. Refresh- ments will be available and future plans will be on display. The Kingsbridge Centre will be a multi -use facility and we anticipate the bene- fits of this facility to be far reaching. The hope is to engage seniors, fami- lies and youth and preserve local history. This will provide a venue for large and small events such as concerts, speakers, plays, meetings, weddings and memorials. The project is an ambi- tious one. With the energetic involvement of our commu- nity members, the enthusi- astic support of our local businesses, and the multi- tude of grants available, SJKC is very optimistic of what the future holds. See our web site at www. stj osephskingsbridge. com Smoke -Free Space Submitted Photo Youth soccer player Emily Gole helps Alen Hawes, Tobacco Education and Enforcement Officer or Grey Bruce Health Unit hold up a Smoke -Free playground banner to mark the summer of 2015 being the first under the new Ontario rules. why they act the way they do, or what homes they need and want," says Hehr. Interview findings will be posted on social media in an effort to attract the right guardian for homeless animals. Claudia is available for personal consultation and seminars. Voice of the Animals Tour is also looking for a sponsor who would be nationally profiled everywhere she goes. Anyone who would like a wonderful and rewarding time with Claudia is asked to contact her personally at 519-833-2382 or talk@clau- diahehr.com. Website: www. claudiahehr.com. Submitted on behalf of "Voice of the Animals" tour where there is a 2 minute video further explaining SJKC's vision, as well as links to media coverage from CTV London, CBC radio and local papers. We hope to see you at the Grand Opening and at future events. Come share the vision, share the dream! Terrie Van Osch, Marianne Hogan, Jackie Simpson, Barb Hogan Communication Committee, SJKC SUDOKU THIS WEEK'S PUZZLE SPONSORED BY -h. Ioeknow Sento Y ,r narnerewp newiporyper iirrce 619 Cu ,pbell SPP SPiviaP, keit Lucknow, ON NOG 2HICh 51g -32B-2622 - Awe.IUCitriawwsonti I-1 873 400 Acorn 6 1 3 2 6 4 7 8 8 6 9 5 4 6 2� ,4 5 4 2 1 5 1 8 6 7 A S'A E F Z b L 8 9 E 6 l 9 8 l 6 9 b L 9 Z£ To s4Itiie 96 9 6 l Z L 17, 8 8'D-loka porde, eon rF r L 9 b E Z 6 8 9 l m la9M.S.appyin° • Each d the nee Yer4a mime* £ 8 L 9 L b 9 6 Z I. 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