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Page 13, News, Tuesday, January 22, 1991 Profit in employees who quit smoking fire Canadian companies could increase productivity by up to $4,500 a year per smoker by implementing quit-smoking programs, says an international smoking cessation expert. "Studies show that each smoker spends about half an hour each day actively engaged in smoking This represents over six per cent of the work week, and can be even higher if employees must leave their desk or the building to smoke," reports Dr. . Chris Steele, who has visited 19 countries speaking about the effects of smoking and how to quit. Conservative estimates pro- vided by the Federal Department of Labour demon- strate that the total annual cost to the employer for one smok- ing employee in 1989 was between $2,308 to $2,613. Cost could be much higher But Ludovic D'Souza, President of the Ontario Council on Smoking and Health, agrees that this cost could be much higher. Among other things, this analysis looked at increased absenteeism, decreased pro- ductivity and increased life and health insurance. premi- ums. With respect to productivity, Dr. Steele cites one study that demonstrated that only 92 non- smokers are needed to do the work of 100 smokers. Companies introduce quit smoking programs According to the Council, companies are just beginning to look t these costs, and the answer may be to implement smoking cessation programs in addition to legislated restric- tions on smoking in the work- place. "Smoking cessation pro- grams do work when you use the right treatment, and the most effective treatment we are using at present is nicotine replacement therapy," says Dr. Steele. The reason many other pro- grams fail, according to Dr. Steele, is that they don't treat both the nicotine and psycho- logical dependencies of smok- ing. It is now generally accepted by experts that nicotine, an alkaloid poison found in nature only in tobacco, is capable of producing dependence. "Perhaps one of the strongest indicators of this dependence is the fact that smokers experience withdraw- al symptoms like anxiety, head-aches, stomach discom- fort, restlessness and difficulty concentrating when the stop smoking, "explains Dr. Steele. Psychological dependence causes a person to have.a cigarette in response to a cer- tain trigger. According to Dr. Steele, most smokers who try to quit and fail admit going back to smoking as a result of one of three circumstances: as a result of unexpected stress, after an enjoyable meal, or in association with alcohol. Look at claims for success closely Dr. Steele cautions the smoker who wants to quit to look very closely at the claims made by smoking cessation treatments or services. "Most treatments aimed at helping the smoker to give up tobacco do not produce excit- ing cure rates. If you don't treat the habit and the addiction, then you will never achieve good suc- cess rates." concludes Dr. Steele. Snowmobilers have responsibilites as drivers Continued from page 1 when operating a snowmobile. Fenton said the students must realize that they have a responsibility as a driver and are obligated to do certain things in order to enjoy it. The 10 hour course, spread over five nights, covers all the parts of the snowmobile. The students become familiar with the mechanics of the machine so that if they do have a breakdown they can deal with it. Fenton said they learn how to change belts, sparks plugs a little bit of trouble shooting. A broad a spectrum as possible is covered with the maintenance, the_ safety features and the mandatory checks that should be each and every time a machine is used. "We emphasize the buddy system," Fenton said, "Never go out alone. Even when you QS 2, THANK YOU J would like to take this opportunity to express my appreciation for the kindness shown to me during the loss of my mother. For the care of "COPPER", cards and donations, food, visits and calls. A special - thanks to those who carried out chores for me while J was away. J gratefully thank all of you for your support. John Corrigan RPI, P05 By do go out with a buddy always tell someone where you are going and when you expect to retum." The whole class will go for practical run to cover what they talked about in class such driving and handling techniques. They will also try some of the survival techniques, building shelters such as lean- tos and quinzees.They will also practice techniques of driving and handling the machines. Those 12 years of age and older are eligible to get a license and the course is open to that age group. The students have to write a provincial exam and pass with an 80 per cent average in order to get a license The course is put on by the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs in conjunction with the Ontario Ministry of Transportation By the way, carry your rescue rope in a pack where it can't get wet along with a change of clothing, a pot , emergency food rations, an emergency space blanket, first aid, a lighter, candles, a flashlight etc. Be Part of the "WINNER'S CIRCLE"! A The War eee of Canada TORS AND OTHERS Anyone having a claim aginst the Estate of ALEC TWEEDIE, Retired Maintenance Superintendent, late of the Town of Terrace Bay, District of Thunder Bay who died on the 29th day of November, 1990 is required on or before the 29th day of January, 1991 to file with the undersigned solicitors particulars of their claim duly verified, after which date the Estate will be distributed having regard only to those claims of which Notice shal! then have been given. DATED this 10th day of December, A.D., 1990. CARREL + PARTNERS Barristers & Solicitors P.O. Box 638 THUNDER BAY, Ontario P7C 4W6 NOTICE TO CREDI- I'm sure I'm not the only per- son who believes that appliances always break down in threes, so I've been a little nervous since our dryer packed it in recently. One thing breaks, and then darned if two other things don't feel the need to keep it compa- ny. We'll see. It started when our 14-year-old son Kyle came upstairs a few days ago, complaining that the dryer wasn't working. My wife Em immediately shot him The Look, remembering how a few years before he had almost done it in by attempting to dry a soak- ing wet tent after a Cubs camp- ing trip. "I can't get it to start, that's all!" he claimed, the pic- ture of innocence. His sister can duplicate this look of utter guilt- lessness whenever one of her mother's lipsticks is missing. Well, I went down and took a look at it. Now, I'm a pretty handy guy, but I knew when I was beat. Like our old fridge, this dryer didn't owe us a thing. Your clothes dryer is one of your larger consumers of kilo- watt-hours every month, and Em and I were interested in get- ting one that wouldn't dry us out of house and home for the next 18 years or so. I phoned The Hydro, and found out some interesting things. It seems that dryers have changed somewhat since Em and I got married. So when we went shopping this time, we looked for a model with a cool- down cycle. This meant it would tumble clothes in cooler air dur- 'ing the last five to 10 minutes of operation, saving icnergy. As well, an electronic moisture sensor can turn the dryer off when the clothes are dry. Like your other major. appli- ances, there are other things you can do with a dryer to save ener- gy. You can remove and clean the lint filter after each load. And at least twice a year, turn off the power at the control panel and move the dryer out to vacuum lint off the floor and surrounding walls. Remove and clean the exhaust hose, check the exhaust pipe, vent and damper for obstructions, and remove lint. And one more thing -- make sure littke boys wearing Cub uniforms always dry their wet tents outside! This newspaper, in conjunc- tion with Ontario Ilydro, is bringing you Phil's Basement to help "bring home" ideas on how to save energy. To receive an Appliance Efficiency Kit, call Ontario Ilydro at 1-800- 263-9000 and tell them Phil sent you. tinct possibility. small outlet in a retail store. RACE BAY, ONTARIO". Office. letters to: _with copies to: THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF TERRACE BAY Are You Concerned About the Future of the Terrace Bay Post Office? - Plans are presently underway by Public Works Canada to sell the Government of Canada building in Terrrace Bay which is the location of the Terrace Bay Post Office. The sale means closure of the Terrace Bay Post Office is a dis- If the building is sold and Canada Post cannot negotiate a lease with the new owners, they would close the Post Office, install supermailboxes and open a COUNCIL FEELS WE NEED OUR POST OFFICE We are asking for your support A petition has been drafted and is available for signature calling upon parliament to "stop the PROPOSED SALE OF THE GOVERNMENT OF CANADA BUILDING IN TER- If you agree that the Terrace Bay Post Office should remain operational at its present loca- tion, please sign the petition located at the Municipal If you wish to make a private appeal, please address your The Honourable Elmer MacKay Minister of Public Works ~ Government of Canada Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0M2 : Mr. Reginald Belair, M.P. Cochrane-Superior House of Commons Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A6 No Postage is required for either letter. PLEASE JOIN US IN OUR FIGHT TO SAVE OUR POST OFFICE. ~ Reeve and Councillors Township of Terrace Bay VFI SIPS IRS EBAIBALII ALIS S i - IP PEA SLAF IFIP EL ALI FF S3