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"We are trying to counteract those strong messages to kids," says Linda Stobo at the Huron County Health Unit. "Our campaign urges older teens and young adults not to share, give or buy cigarettes for anyone under 19." "Access to tobacco and the willingness of older youth to supply tobacco to younger peers have a Things are buzzing around at the Salvation Army as preparations are well underway for this year's Christmas hamper program. Hamper application forms are available from the Salvation Army Thrift Store and Community and Family Services/Foodbank both located at the new. Centre on Josephine St., Wingham. Applications should be returned by Dec. 14. It's time for preparing to meet the needs this Christmas season of those who will not celebrate like most While a new baby is a happy and exciting event in a woman's life, more than one in 10 women will develop a serious condition called postpartum depression (PPD). Mothers with PPD feel intense sadness, anxiety, fear, or despair. These feelings may steadily worsen. PPD often starts shortly after childbirth, and often requires treatment. The condition interferes with a mother's ability to care for herself and her child. There are risk factors for developing PPD, including personal or family history of depression, depression or anxiety during pregnancy, stressful life events, or Belgrave club meets for Christmas Nearly 80 members and friends of the Belgrave Community Club enjoyed their Christmas dinner on Friday, Dec. 1 in the Belgrave Arena. Muriel Coultes, president welcomed everyone and said the grace. A turkey dinner with all the trimmings was served. The caterers, Gerry, Marilyn and Kevin Freiburger and Isabel Campbell were thanked by Mrs. Coultes. Musical entertainment by Jim and Elaine Scott was enjoyed by everyone. Six draws were made for the table flower arrangements made by Jane Grasby. Mrs, Coultes thanked them for their music and everyone joined in singing We Wish You a Merry Christmas to close the afternoon program. • Donations to the Wingham Food Bank were taken to Wingham to be used over this Christmas season. strong influence on whether or not kids start smoking," she says. The ads, funded by Health Canada, will play over four weeks in December and early January. The spots will run in some Cineplex Media theatres and independent theatres in Ontario. The Park Theatre in Goderich will show the ads in December. The spots ask older. teens and young adults, "The next time a kid asks you for a cigarette: Stop. Think About It." Under the Smoke Free Ontario Act, it is illegal to sell or supply tobacco to anyone under 19. parents presents who may not have any presents to open. Imagine sitting down to a regular day's meal on Christmas. Fur many it's just another day. The Salvation Army assists families between Ripley to Fordwich or Kinloss to Walton and Ethel. For donating toys pick up a candle from the Optimist's "Candle for Kids" trees located at both the Wingham Advance Times and the Thrift Store, buy a toy and dropping lack of social support. If you are a new mom, you can do a self-check for PPD by answering a few questions. • Are you having difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep? Do you feel anxious? • Do you cry for no apparent reason? Do you feel angry with your new baby, your partner or your other children? • Are you having difficulty concentrating or making decisions? Are you afraid you might hurt your baby? • Have you thought about hurting yourself? Most women will answer yes to at Efforts to curb tobacco sales to youth by retailers have worked. However, as retail sources dry up, young people rely more on friends, family, and strangers for tobacco. Any person breaking this law can, face a minimum fine of $300 plus surcharges for =a first offence. Maximum fines for a first offence can be as high as $4,000. "We know young adults and older teens will buy or give cigarettes to younger .teens, thinking they are doing these kids a favor," Stobo says. "That couldn't be further from 'the truth. They are helping these kids get addicted to a product that will least a few of these in the first few weeks of motherhood. However, call your family health care provider or a public health nurse if any of these symptoms make it hard for you to care for your baby. You should also call if you have any of these symptoms for more than two weeks, or if you are worried you may harm yourself or your baby. If this is happening to you, know you are not alone. Many women have felt this way. If you or someone you know needs more information about Postpartum - Depression, call the Huron County Health Unit at 519-482-3416 or 1- 877-837-6143. leave them with health problems like heart and lung disease, or even kill them." The Not To' Kids! Coalition is a partnership of 27 public health units Salvation Army prepares for Christmas Hamper Program who aren't able to put it off at one of the above locations. under the tree, or children Food items can be drop off at the Thrift Store. Financial donations can be mailed back in the Christmas Cheer envelopes that were received in the mail or mail the donation to the - Salvation Army, P.O. Box 610, Wingham, ON NOG 2W0. Referrals are accepted. Several agencies and groups contact the Salvation Army because there are individuals and families who will not apply on their own for one reason or another. Answering your questions about postpartum depression