24 - Tti&Canailian Champion. Frlday, Apdl 3( -Couch potatoes get a push PsrticipACTION's lateat efforts to improve Canadians' health will begin this Saturday (May 1). That' s when the 30x4x2 Challenge to Couch Potstoes gets underway. Part of the Ontario SummerActive '99 Campaign, the progrsmn is an attempt to promote fltness and ail the advantages of a healthier lifestyle. 'Me ides behind the initiative is that 30 minutes of physical sctivity four days a week for two weeks will show at least some resulta in couch potatoes and get themn on the road toward better health. "TMis is one of the moat exciting chal- lenges we' ve ever launched," said Ruas * Kiaby, president of ParticipACTION. "We've had great succeas in the past with our city challenges and our corporate chal- lenges. It's time to challenge the individ- ual." Whtile Uic activity will certainly benefit the participants personally, Uic long-termi effect of s large number of people living healthier will be tax savinga for ail. "It is clear that regular physical activity reduces the incidence of heart disease, aduit onset diabetea, colon cancer, osteo- pomasis, hypertension, depression as well as premature death," stated Cors Craig, president of the Canadian Fitness and Ufeatyle Research Institute. Two-thirds of all Canadians riak their health because of dangerously inactive lifestylea. Facts from, the 1997 Physical Activity Benchmark Highlights Report may convince inactive Canadians to increase Uieir fltness level: - The impact of inactivity on your health is on par with smoking a pack of cigarettes a day. * If al Canadians were active, savinga to the health-care syatemt for heart disease alone would by $776 million a year. - Current activity levels will impede quality of life for a majonity of Canadians and hamper their ability to-maintain inde- pendence as they get older. Photo by GRAHAM PAINE Territorial dispute Mustangs' Chrystai Johnston (12) fights for ground against an E.C. Drury Spartan oppontent durlng senior girls soccer action Monday. A thrse-goai effort by Candice Ceelen paved the way to Milton Distrlct's 4-2 vIctory. Cops host track event for kids Milton youths are invited to take part in a Hershey'ls Track and Field Program event at Bishop Reding Secondary School on Saturday, May 29. The spring showcase will be hosted by the local detschment of the RCMP and Halton Regional Police. It is free of charge and wiIl be open to youngsters of ail skill levels between nine and 14 years old, with competition broken up into three age divisions. Ail standard distance races will be included as well as a long jump and softball throw. Top four fmnishers in each event will move on to the Ontario finals, slated for June 26 in Oshawa. Entry formai can be obtained at ail ares public achools as well as at the RCMP office on High Point Drive and Halton Regional Police's Milton station on Childa Drive. Dring thle f&mliy te mhe drliving range and IWoet teed off 3 rd Lin e Driving Range 6621 3rd LUne (3rrd Une South of Derr') 693-0303 Milton Minor Hockey Association ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING TUESDAY MAY 11, 1999 STARTS AT 7:00 PM OPTUMIST CLUB Downstairs, North aide Parents of players welcome to attend to express your views, or to join the board. irave A 0000 THOUONT FOR AIL! CELEBRIT EMPLOYEES 'G.IV.E.' IT UP - 400 Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity cruises employees recently took part in the cruise firma' G.I.V.E. (GET INVOLVED - VOLUNTEER EVERYWHERE) progrsm. The employees helped with beach cleanups and other tasks in Florida, renovated a soup kitchen in the Virgin Islands, and built sofibali fields in Alaska. A great idea which we hope catches on - we aIl need to 'do our part'! ON THE ROM) TO BECOMING CANADA!'S LARGEST GOLF TOUR OPERATOR is the description given to the recent merging of Golfplus and Real Golf Vacation companies. An ever-increasing field of interest - world-wide travel to play 'a round or two' of golf at a far-off destination! Some would be surprised at the extent some will go to accomplish this - but not the true golf enthusiast - those who are on the links here late, late in tIse fali,- and early early in the spring! THERE ARE MANY GREAT GOLF PACKAGES AVAILABLE from msny suppliers - for individuals, couples, or groupa of ail sizes. A TRIP 0F A LIFETIME is what we refer to one being enjoyed by one of our former travel counselors, Pain Riley, who has been out there travelling for many montha now - seeing the world. Our latest contact came via e-mail from INDIA recently when Pamn had just completed a 'stay on a houseboat in Kashmir and then went on the Dharamsala'. Then the bubbly, spinited lass visited Punjab, Varanasi, to Khujaraho, Orccha, the .gorgeous beach in Palolemn in Goa', then on to a TREK IN THE JUNGLE, and on and on. Good for you Pamt, there are many who have thought of doing it - you have made it happen! More to come later.... TRAVEL TIP 0F THE WEEK: Another ides for a great Ontario outing - STRATFORD FESTIVAL - starts May 4 through to November 7. CalI 1- 800-567-1600 for info - we were in the 'festival' town recently, beautiful! iravet 878-2886 16 Martin St. (downtown) Also i Halton Hâis, Oakvibe and Clailison àwww.bruceood.om . \ Focus l on Sall Business Publishes Friday, May 7, 1999 A full colour section focusing on small& home-based business. This will include advertiser editorial (on a first corne first serve basis) on small business products and services available. Target market your product or service. Cali your Champion Ad Rep to fid out more! 878-2341