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PORT PERRY "WEEKEND STAR" FRIDAY, JUNE 30, 2000 - 1 Durham joins other regions promoting smoke-free homes Breathing Space, the first GTA and Hamilton- wide project aimed to encourage more people to make their homes 100 per cent smoke-free, was launched Tuesday. Six Public Health Units - ~ Durham Region Health Department, Halton Region Health Department, Hamilton- Wentworth Social and Public Health Services, Peel Health, Toronto Public Health, and York Region Health Services - are partners in this project, targeted to over five mil- lion people who live in these areas. "The Breathing Space campaign reminds people who allow smoking in their homes that second-hand smoke is harmful, particu- larly for children," said Dr. David McKeown, Medical Officer of Health for Peel Region, on behalf of all the Public Health Units involved in the project. "We all hope this campaign will encourage more homes to be 100 per cent smoke-free," he added. The Breathing Space mass media campaign in which all partner health units are participating con- sists of transit shelter advertising, radio and newspaper advertising, plus a community poster with a fact sheet pad. A Breathing Space identifier suitable for homes and cars lets people know at a glance that the space is 100 per cent smoke-free. Second-hand smoke is the third leading pre- ventable cause of death. Exposure to second-hand smoke is particularly harm- ful to infants and children, since: a Infants are more likely to die from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), also known as crib death. 0 Infants and children are at greater risk of devel- oping pneumonia and bronchitis and are more likely to need hospital care. a Children are at greater risk of developing asthma. Their asthma attacks can be more severe and fre- quent. Funding for the Breathing Space campaign is provided by the Ontario Tobacco Stfategy, Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care. No endorsement by the min- istry is intended or should be inferred. The Kirkfield Lions Club, with the assistance of Community Care Eldon, is hosting their fourth annual flea market and craft extravaganza, on July 15 from 8 a.m. to 4 Kirkfield Lions plan flea market p.m. at the Kirkfield Lions Complex, Kirkfield. More information con- tact Ross (705) 439-2247 or Ted 438-3391 or Community Care Eldon at 438-3900. PORT PERRY 1 DENTAL CENTRE «Dr. J. Cottrell *Dr.J. Hardy «Dr. L. Gideon Dr. C. Banfield «Dr. L. Porangane! *Dr.H.Dewar | Dr.T. King (Orthodontist) * Dr. T. McIntyre (Periodontist) -- Today's Smile... -- It takes about 10 years to get used to how old you are. Dental Care For The Entire Family Evening & Saturday Appointments Available Please Call 985-8451 Visit our website: www.iluvmydentist.com isliel AY 'An Qtr 38 Queen street, Model plane lovers take to the skies SAN JEFF MITCHELL/PORT PERRY STAR Model plane enthusiasts and spectators gathered held their annual float & fly event. Here, Wayne on the shore of Lake Scugog near the Reid's gro- Bransfield of Burlington (left) gets help launching cery store last Saturday when the Long Sault Fliers his plane from Long Sault's Skip Potier. One Stop Shopping Blinds ® Draperies ® Furniture Visit our showroom 56 Brock St. W. Uxbridge, Ont. L9P 1P3 (905) 852-1732 [NORTH RIDGE EXCAVATING (former location of Van Camp Contracting Limited) INTERIORS BY Excavating - Grading = Site Work « Sand « Gravel = Top Soil = Triple Mix « Septic Systems * SAME PLACE « SAME GREAT 90 Vanedward Dr., SERVICE! Port Penty cuit... (905) 985-8469 | High Speed