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Puffing to stop? All Canadian smokers will be asked to quit smoking for one day, Wednesday, Jan. 21 to mark National Non-Smoking Week, Jan. 18 to 24. The non-smoking day is called WEEDLESS WEDNESDAY and is designed to give Canadians who are serious about quitting a hard and fast date to begin joining the non- smoking majority said Betty Earles Chair- person of the Simcoe County Interagency Council on Smoking and Health. It was planned she said, for the mid-week of the National Non-Smoking Week so that aids such as stop smoking classes, phamphlets, other health education materials and agen- cies that can help the smoker to quit would be highly visible. Objectives The objectives of the National Non-Smoking Week are to influence young people not to start smoking and to persuade and assist smokers to quit. While there is some evidence that cigarette consumption is falling overall, the figures for teenagers who smoke are depressing. A 1977 survey reports that 26.9 per cent of the boys and 26.7 per cent of the girls between 15 and 19 years of age are regular smokers. However, between 1965 and 1977, the percentage of adult men who are regular smokers fell from 57.9 per cent to 43 per cent and from 33.1 per cent to 31.8 per cent for women. Evidence also indicates that women who smoke during pregnancy may be adversely affecting their unborn children. Babies born of women who smoke during pregnancy weigh six to eight ounces less at birth than do newborns of non-smokers. And as smaller babies have a higher prenatal mortality rate, this is the main problem of reduced birth weight due to maternal smoking. Smoking areas It appears that many people want to National Non-Smoking Week. She said that studies in smoke-filled rooms have shown that the level of carbon monoxide (CO) may be in excess of the legal limits for maximum air pollution. Exposure to such concentrations of carbon monoxide, she added, can be hazardous for those who suffer from heart disease or chronic _bron- chopulmonary disease. Mrs. Earle pointed out the following recent steps that have been taken to protect the rights of the non-smoker. -Non-smoking areas in cafeterias, con- ference rooms, and auditoriums are being All systems are go for Weedless Wednesday established at an increasing rate. Many other industrial, civic, fraternal and religious organizations are taking similar action. -Nearly all major airlines provide separate smoking and non-smoking sections for passengers. -Many hospitals and other medical care facilities are removing cigarette vending machines and are establishing no smoking areas for patients. -Many groups are being formed at the local level to publicize and support the rights of the non-smokers. restrict smoking areas. Recent surveys in- dicate that approximately 80 per cent of the general population favour restrictions. Fifty- four per cent of heavy smokers favour the current campaign against smoking. Rights of the Non-Smoker Mrs. Betty Earle, said cigarette smoke can be harmful to non-smokers, especially if they have heart and respiratory conditions. Merely by being in the same room with sinokers she said, is enough to induce nausea, cause allergic reactions and contribute to the general discomfort for many other non- smokers. This was the message she wants to get across to smokers during the current Players look for talent The Little's Hill Players, an amateur theatrical group based in Barrie, is looking for new talent to help them stage their spring dramatic production: Alexander Steele by Robert Newby. The play will be presented in various locations in and around Barrie in April and May of 1981. The search for acting talent was sparked by a drive within the club to expand its membership. "Some of the parts have already been filled by club members," says Connie Hodges, the club's president, "but there are a few good roles still vacant. We hope that any budding actors or actresses, or even just untried hopefuls, will come out and give us a chance to see what they can do. FOR SALE FOR SALE HELP WANTED HELP WANTED AVON To buy or sell - For Christmas Few territories left HELP WANTED SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS Male or Female HELP WANTED | HELP WANTED House furnishings, aquariums, 17/2 ft steel { hull outboard with twin 40 h.p. motors. 369 Queen St, Midland, Sat., Jan. 10, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 1946 - 4 x 4 Willys Jeep, snowplow plus extra power out-take, 8 gears, 56,000 miles. Will take snowblower as trade-in. Call 526-9898. j i ; only. _Will train a Toprovie al ; , Call 526-5438, The ministry of community and social services 5263512. 92TF TENDERS TENDERS . ires three i int k Peneta ng-M idla nd ee hee ee Wanted experienced Coach Lines PART TIME METER READER To read meters between the 10th and 22nd of each month. Remuneration $375 a month. Incumbent to provide own transportation. Applications in own handwriting and resume will be received until 5~ p.m. January 14, 1981 at the Penetanguishene Water and Light. Commission, 1 C Simcoe Street, Penetanguishene, Ont. 2,3 HAIRDRESSER Lic. Hairdresser required to work in an equipped _ shop at Villa Community Care Centre. Flexible - Salary: $15,275. to $17,481. per annum - Location: Barrie, Midland and Orillia. (Please indicate your choice). Duties include: Interviewing clients of family benefits and related social service programs to establish eligibility \for current and ongoing benefits; to complete necessary documents, secure required information through outside sources and to provide practical advice and guidance to clients. Qualifications: Ability to interpret and apply government. Legislation in relation to family benefits and welfare assisting programs. Ability to manage a large case load and work independently. A working knowledge of community service agencies; proven clerical skills and possession of a valid Ontario Driver's Licence. Equality of opportunity for employment Area of Search: Open competition, resource files, Barrie, Orillia and Midland Newspapers. Qualified applicants may_ submit their application / resume quoting file no. BAA 26 / 80 to the: income tax preparers to start mid-January. Contact: H & R Block 517 Dominion Ave., Midland or call 526-3001 2,3 Mature loving person to babysit two infants and a pre-schooler, in our home, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 Pay Monday to Erigay: eply with references to Box 609-W, c/ o Midland Times. W2-F3-F5 FOR SALE Vinyl! and leather repair service for sale. Also invisible mending and weaving course for fabrics and knits, 835- TENDER FOR SERVICE © The Historic Naval and Military Establishments, Penetanguishene, requires the supply of TWO (2) HORSES AND A DRIVER totransport visitors on the site using a wagon supplied by the Establish- ments. The service is required on Sunday, May 10, 1981, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and daily from May 16, 1981 to September 7, 1981 inclusive, bet- ween the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Further information and _ copies of tender documents can be obtained from the Huronia Historical Parks office located at Sainte-Marie among the Hurons, Hwy. 12, east of Midland (526- 7838). Sealed tenders submitted on the prescribed form will be received at the above office no later than 12:00 o'clock noon, Friday, January 30, 1981. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. hours for 2 days per week. Call: B. Clappetton 526-4238 9 a.m. -5p.m. TOA kAY. 'ay Administrative Officer, Barrie Area Office 70 Collier Street Box 910, Barrie, Ontario L4M 4Y6 3,4 Post Date Dec. 30/ 80, Closing Date Jan. 13/81. 5850. 2-3-4 Skate sharpener for sale, all accessories. Apply J & M _ Shar- pening. 533-2570. 2,3 3-4 3 Ministry of Culture and Recreation Ontario TP aece Bear eeeeY Chimney Sweep Contracting Scrap Yard Services SIMCOE CHIMNEY SWEEP JIM LALONDE SAULNIER & MAYER MOVING VAN & 2 MEN , Backhoe and Bulidozer work, trucking, Will Buy Scrap Cars Complete Available evenings BOTA oe Fully Insured telephone 322-3134, Elmvale Ontario. Also @ Copper Steel ae ediatie ~*, T Year Round Service ree removal, tences, Jawns and cat cere a Reasonable (705) 322-3146 driveways built, Blasts peptic 2 34 Hour Towing Senvice Midland - call: 526-9970 : systems, basements ug- etc. Topsoil, Y : i Orillia: 326-3716 Te manure , gravel, field stone, fill, 102-8 549-8524 or 549-3446 102-8 101-10 ntracting Contracting Services Services SNOW REMOVAL OFF ROOF DON FLEMING BERNIE PILON CONSTRUCTION Laurin Maintenance ROBERTS PAINTING RPENTRY e Crushed-pit run - stone chips You name It, we do It & DECORATING CA e Topsoil-mason sand-gravel etc., ee Keep Up eo' Spreyor Roller. © Free Estimates e Houses, e Aluminum e yale a rath Home and Cottage General Cleaning @ Paper Hanging e Noobligations siding, etc. S PacKnce bY and Painting ; sage seddaeie 7 @ Snow removal - radio dispatched Telephone Call: Bob at 526-3477 Free Estimates 322-2806 90TF | @ Phone Elmvale - 322-1051 90TF 705-549-2834 2109 Or 534-7333 WTF Friday, January 9, 1981, Page 7