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Pe eR ae i ee a i in ee ee a a en Oe EN eee ee a ee i ee te eae ae Ne Te te heen ee a a ee ee ee ee ee ee) ee ee eS ee No standing on ceremony While the sod-turning ceremony to officially start construction of the $15 million Mountainview Mall was underway just to the left of the area photographed above Tuesday afternoon, workmen Drug abuse forum were well started on their own, pouring footings for one of the department stores slated to rise by the fall of 1982. Sod turning start of mall Burnac Leaseholds President Trevor Smith and Tiny Township Reeve Morris Darby used a silver shovel this week at the sod-turning to mark the start of construction of the $15 million Mountainview Mall on Highway 27. A Zellers. Dominion, Canadian Tire, second department store yet to be named. and 60 other stores will oc- cupv the mall. Crowd hears how 'pot' damages Approximately 50 per. cent of the students. in' upper grades in Ontario Schools use marijuana and 80 per cent use. alcohol. This was one of the frightening statistics delivered to Elmvale young people Wed- nesdav evening by Alec Gabe. a consultant with the Ontario Council on Drug Abuse. Gahe was iin the village at the request of the Anglican Church Youth Group to address teenagers and 'parents alike on the use and hazards of various drugs ranging from alcohol: and* marijuana to rush, cocaine and speed Ahout 45 people ranging in age from 13 to 50 were on hand for the two hour presen- tation. delivered in: the church hall. All listened with 'rapt at- tention to the damage done by misuse of drugs by uninformed youths. According to Gabe, teenagers are under the mistaken impression there are no side effects or dangers related to the occasional use of marijuana. He ex- plained that the parsley- like cannabis weed contains approximately 400 different chemicals, the active one being THC Marijuana, or 'pot' as it is commonly referred to. causes a marked loss of motivation in users, speeds the heart rate and in students, results in reduced _ school performance. In comparison to alcohol. which remains in the system of a person for one hour after consumption, pot "hangs around for one "week. he noted. Since only 10-15 years has heen spent on the possible side effects of the drug, little is known about the long-range dangers, he said, but what they do know is that it damages the lungs. causes brain cell damage, results in personality - disorders and reduces the level of male sex hormones. Marijuana, when used during pregnancy can be damaging to the fetus. breaks down the bodv's immunitv system and Gabe predicts scientists will find in the future, that the drug causes cancer. Chemicals "Young* people are curious about drugs" the consultant noted. As a result they are ex- perimenting with whatever form comes their way, including chemicals that definitely cause ex- tensive and serious damage to their bodies. The use of bar- bituates, amphetimines and I.SD is prevalent among students in the upper grades and the results of the use are Startling, he warned. P.C.P. or Angel Dust as it is commonly known. is a dangerous and unpredictable chemical that produces extrme reactions in humans. He noted that the hospitals in Toronto are filled with teenagers Page 2, Friday, April 24, 1981 suffering the effects of P.C.P. including drastic mood shifts from deen depression to schizophrenic _ disord- ers. He explained a common habit among truck drivers called double-doctoring using speed.- the frightening results of glue sniffing and the peer pressure that often kicks-off a ee young persons' misuse of drugs. "Medical argume- nts don't impress kids today". he said in conclusion. They are subconsiously aware of the dangers but are trying to find the "safest" one to use. There are no safe drugs, he ended. Following presentation, the Gabe APRIL 30™ INCOME TAX DEADLINE. And at H&R Block, we're geared up to handle your tax return right up until the last minute. We'll prepare your return quickly, accurately and at low cost. But why wait? Call us or drop in today. This year be sure. HeR BLOCK THE INCOME TAX SPECIALISTS MIDLAND 517 DOMINION AVE. (next to post office) Open 9a.m.-9p.m., weekdays 9-3 Sat. Phone 526-3001 PENETANG 75 MAIN ST. Open 9 a.m. -5 p.m., weekdays 9-1 Sat. Phone 549-7101 OPEN SAT. NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY remained on hand to answer questions from subject. both the students and parents regarding the His experience as a pharmacollogisy has earned him the position as a consultant in the courts ALL SUITS | 200 5 q. of Che Marlo 267 King St. Midland Town Centre All Jackets'25.00 off Oifer applies to in-stock Suits & Jackets ENDS MAY 1 1981