12 -The Canadian Champion, Tusday, Octoborl19, 1999 World Breastfeeding Week Women having trouble nursing shouldn't giiep Il from BREASTFEEDING on page 10 discouraged from boeastfeeding in public," said Ms Giacobbo. "Some restaurants may stili shy away from having breastfceding mothers." Confusion over how to do it can also cause women to bottie feed. 'It has becomne a lost art, unfortunately," said Ms Giacobbo. Centuries ago, we were learning how to breastfeed by watching." But today, women are more iikely to learn thc technique from, heaitti professionals instead of mothers, sisters and friends. "We've movcd away from our (amulies. We don't have thc extendcd family We uscd to," said Ms Giacobbo. You don't sec breastfecding like wc did before." And nursing may lic natural, but that doesn't mean it is foolproof. Many things can make a woman appcar to lic unable to brcastfced. But some of themn are preventable and women should not givc up, said Ms Giacolibo. Breastfeeding travails can be discusscd with a hospital breastfccding clinic, a putblic health nurse from Uic region, Uic LaLeche L.eaguc or a pnivatc lactation consultant. Even a knowlcdgcablc female fricnd or family member may lic able to help. Thse hcalth benefits of brcastfccding derive from the contents of the milk itscîf, said Ms Giacobbo. "It is because of what is in breast milk. It lias live anti-viral and anti-bacterial agents in it," she said. "The nutrients in brcast miik juat hclp to decrease dic incidence of infections." Since brcast milk is more easiiy digcsted, breastfccding dccrcascs tic likclihood of stom- ach upsets, Crolin' s disease and allergies in babies. And it ia environmentally friendly, said Ms Giacolibo. *fibere isn't any wasle," she said, adding tIsat bottlcd milk involves paper, tin, glass and cattie production. But onc tbing breastfreding doesn't seemn to have is a vigilant public relations department. But in light of the recently-passed World Brcastfecding Wcek, October 1 to 7, Ms Giacolibo, is trying to get Uic word out. "As tIse community at large understands Uic benefits of breastfceding, hopefully it wili encourage and support it," slke said. "We'vc corne a long way but we stili have a long way to go before it is acceptcd by every- For more information, caîl the Halton Regional Healts Dcpartment at 825-6060, ext. 7299. .Datelin e Dateline la a free listing of coming events only. The column i8 avalleble to local com- munity groups to assist in promoting their future events. Only charitable or non-profit community groups may use this service. W. can only guarantes one issue of publlcity closest ta the date of the occurrence although more insertions are possible if demand 1810ow. Notioes for Dateline should be handed in at the office of Thse Champion, 191 Main St. E., mailed to P.O. Box 248, Milton, Ont., L9T 4N9, or faxed ta (905) 878-4943. The final deadline is noon Friday for Tuesday's edition and noon Wednesday for Friday's editiori. Dateline items will not be accepted by telephone. Tuesday Oct. 19 The Canadian Mental Health Association, Halton Region brandi, hosts Seinnars for the Separated, a I O-week lecture series and self- help support group for people going through separaition and divorce. Participants meet at Uic Oakville Parcnt-Child Centre, 341 Kerr St., in Oakville fromn 7 to 10 p.m. The cost is $70. A flexible payment plan ia available. Caîl 693- 4270 for inforniation to register. The Peel North brandi of the Retired Wonsen Teachers of Ontario meets at 10:30 a.m. at St. John's United Church, il Guelphi St., in Georgetown. Sheila Winsor gives interior dccorating tipa. Lunch costs $12. Caîl Irene at (905) 793-2696. Wednesdy Oct. 20 Milton Wheels to Meals hosts a luncheon in Loblaws' Community Room starting at 11:30 a.m. Transportation and assistance can be arrangcd for those Uiat rcquioe it. The cost is $5 for a hot meal. For mooe information, calI Mary at 878-6699. Local ladies are invited to Nelghbourhood. Coffee Hour from 9:30 to Il a.m. in Allendale Auditorium, 185 Ontario St. Thic special feature is 'The Pampercd Chef' by Cathy Comesu- Dawkins. Admission is fre and baby-sitting la provided. The Halton Regional Devclopment Centre holds a free Internet training session for job seekers starting at 10 a.m. at Milton's Human Resource Dcvelopment Centre, 310 Main St. E. Participants arc asked to bring a resume. Cal 1- 877-722-177 to register for an orientation. The Milton La Leche League, which offers support for expectant and new momns, meeta at 8 p.m. at CHERISH Famiàly Resource Centra, 540 Childs Dr. TIse meeting is open to ail womcn intercsted in obtaining information and support for brcastfeeding. For further information, caîl 878-6387 or 876-3322. Thursday, Oct. 21 Halton Summer Jobs Partnership's Conflict Resolution on the Job Employer Breakfast with cmpioyment iawyer and Hamilton Spectator columniat Ed Canning runs from 8 to 9:30 a.m. at Burlington's Holiday Inn. The cost is $5. Cali Lynne Murray at 845-9430 cxt. 8144. Canadian Biood Services hoids a blood donor clinic at the Milton Seniors' Activity Centre, 500 Childa Dr., from 1:30 to 8 p.m. Call 1-888- 871-7201, ext. 4253, for more information or to book an appointment.. The Halton District School Board's Multi- media Fair is open to Uic public and runs from 1 to 7 p.m. at Burlington's St. Volodymyr Cultural Centre. The event features educational material inciudiog toys, books, vîdeos, DVDs, globes and maps as wcll as other multi-media - ail reiating to today's curriculum. 'Dreama and Your Everyday Life' - an interactive lecture on anaiyzing dreamns - runs fromn 7:30 to 9 p.m. at St. Paui's Unitcd Churcli, 123 Main St. E. Ibis is Uic second in a four-part course hostcd by Ralpli Richmond, an expert on Uic interface betwecn spinituahity and psycholo- gy. Each session costs $8 and cveiyone is wel- come. Cati 878-8895 to register or for more information. Thse Milton Historical Society hosts thc 'Nostalie Evening' at Hugis Foster Hall at 8 p.m. 'fli gucat speaker is North Haiton Compass editor Reid Kennedy - creator of thc popular monthly series 'Shoe Box Memories', which relates the gcnealogy and family histories of north Halton families. Also fcatured is student photographs from Uic 1960s, made availabie by Mildrcd Galloway, a former kindergarten teacher at Uic old Town Hall. For more informa- tion on Uic event, ball Bnice Carlin at 8754588. Friday Oct 22 Conductor Kcnry Stratton and members of Uic Toronto Phlhaniionic host 'Ride to the Rescue' St Milton Alliance Church, 2850 Derry Rd. E. Thic 8 p.m. concert fcatures Rossini's Williams Tell Overture, Von Suppe's Light Cavalry, Cowcll's Post Horn Gallop, Franck's Le Chausser Maudit and Haydn's Horn Signal Symphony. Tickets cost $25 for adulta and $20 for seniors and students. Tickets can be pur- chased by calling 878-2432 or 878-4604. Saturday Oct. 23 The annuai Omagh Presbyterian Church Bazaar runs from noon to 2 p.m. at Boyne Community Centre, east of Hwy. 25 on Britannia Road. Balced goods, crafts and light lunch items are featurd. St. John Anibulance Services' Milton brandIs hosts a baby-sitting leadership and finIt-aid course. Pre-register by calling 469-9325. Xi Zeta Upsilon Sorority Isosts-lic Fali Fandraiuing Dance in support of Uic Childrcn's Asscssment and Treatmcnt Centre (CATC) at Uic Optimist Centre at 8 p.m. A dise jockey and lots of prizes are fcaturcd. For tickets, cail Jili at 878-0793 or Barb at 878-7246. The Women's Full Moon Healing Circle runs fromn 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. For Uic location and more information, call 878-4952. Holy Rosary Schooi hoids its Harveat Dance in Uic school gymn from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. There is a live band, sulent auction, buffet dinner and a cash bar. Tickets cost $10 per person and arc availabie Uirough Uic achool at 876-1121 or by calling Jane at 876-2578 or Sheilagli at 336- 1531. Sunday Oct 24 The Haiton-Peel brandi of thc Ontario Genealogical Society holds its regular meeting in the lower level of Chinguacousy Brandi Library, 150 Central Park Dr., in Brampton at 2 p.m. The gucat speaker is Major G. Scott Bouwman, director of the Robert Land Academy, Wellandpont (Niagara). 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Coach, Rkmrffli&m yo, Devlid &nih 1 De PepplaliX Manager or Ratures for thse 2000 Season or if ,Ja Nwan Ron Kernady B UI you have not yet experiencsd "thea fateat gainm.ab AI »l m on two feet" we invite you to loin our *team'. ~ ~ i ~ ~ ~ ~ Up4 M êE GLI Rsgistrations will takeaeb bMal Uod &ad ets Regueraon Daysa Metn Me iUfn L atw Cweo CO5tl5 LeckyS AstoahiMka OP tIse ~ ~ ~ ~ As nC ownI-Jf oach: Kavin Dermott aage Kaki L"wi DON year.Look for ads in tIse Canadian campion and Ckiaches: TOdd Co" angriJckasob Rvers et local Schools i tIse areal Paul oDwy Manag5r COlea DuIly Tuber JaitRsionHM Jlm G3oerlz 1 Kyls Goertz I Mait DeCaire Tilerw Sharmrs a Connor NiHOMPS< Chds Kvahik Dsra Mwhnmey ac MW'~'~'ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING The 1998/1999 Executive encourages you ta attend ta express your support for Milton (Minor> Lacrosse. ~.s~tô~ri~t -T6 pm We are lookIng for new Executive Members for the - COMMUNIY ROOM (2nd Flor) - LOBLAWS (Main Street) j comingYear 2000Seasonl I au.mamaý