30 ~ North Shore Nows - Wednesday, January 12, 2000 Avoid the businesses that won’t butt out From previous page your partner keep your fin- gers crossed. There is a real chance you won't be able to get an erection, because one of the many insidious effects of cigarette smoke is a prob- iem called peripheral vascular disease. This illness causes a reduction of blood fiow to the lower extremities result- ing in leg pain, exercise intol- erance and the possibility of having a penis resembling a wet noodle. The only way to beat the irresponsible and greedy atti- tude of establishments that scoff at the wellness of their employees is to fight back where it counts. If you agree with the WCB policy then why don’t you stop giving your custom to any place of business that so overtly val- ues money over health? They may tell you it’s about freedom of choice, but Awaits You. Winter is the best time to take advantage of the EpiTouch Alex™ _@ Laser system for laser hair removal. . Treatment is safe, gentie, quick & & effective. in just minutes, your skin 5 will feel soft, smooth and hair freet what real choice did the min- ers have that died trying to put bread on the table for their families not so many years ago? A closing comment, by way of Anglo-Irish statesman and political philosopher Edmund Burke (1729- £797). “The only thing nec- essary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do noth- ing.” Remember that if you don’t stand for something, then you'll probably fall for anything! (To report a workplace that won't “burt-out” or for information on the WCB’s anti-second-hand smoke ini- tiative, call 1-800-318-7390 of go to ) Shane Collins is a physical trainer, athletic conch and marathon swimmer, He is alsa a professtonal speaker on the subject of sport and health, 2FOR 1 WINTER SPECIAL | Buy one site and receive A asecond site for free! (Gnd ste must be of equal of lesser value} % Call today for a free consuttation or brochure , : Or, Azim Jamal, #0 f 1 i i I I i { i 1 ' ‘Watch for our Country’ - i i] i i j { i i I i 3 i i - Living feature in the | January 19th issue. _ Call 985-2131 if you wish to have your business included in this section. bn om i el SPORTS Winter Games berths up for grabs From previous page his fest provincial curling championship since high school and was 3-3 with the third best record. MeKie played the role of spoiler, eliminating both Watson and Martin from contention. The championship, which began Thursday, was the first provincial meet at NSWC since it became the focal point for public curling in North Vancouver last fall. 90Q Keith Van Brabant and Daniel Bramiey will compete Lo represent the Vancouver/Squamish zone at the B.C. Winter Games. Gibsons’ Van Brabant, whose rink includes twa NSWC curlers, ane North Vancouver's Bramley will meet Saturday in the first match of the juvenile boys’ curling playoff at Arbutus Club in Vancouver. Van Brabant’s third Jonathan Norrish and second Nicolaas Kurt are the North Vancouver half of the rink. Bramley’s all-North Van rink consists of third Ryan Corbett, second Daniel Horton and lead Stephen Bramley. Boartercross Kok-nee Boardercross Grand Nationals Jan. 8-8 at Mount Saymour FINAL RESULTS: MEN'S PAO 1. Drew Neifson 2. Andrew Murphy .. 3. Ben Wainwright .. 4. Robert Fagan .. 5. Chase Collard .. 6. Jason Moore 7. Zeke Tringonis 8. Craig Burley 9. Darren Chalmers 10, Pshaw Reed 11. Ture Loftter 12. Marc Friesen 13. Marco Huser 14. B.d. Kaiser 15. Chad McPhee Chire Morris of North Vancouver will be seeking the girls’ berth at the same venue. Her rink includes third Kathryn Vondette, sec- ond Colette Wolter and lead Mila Giguere. The B.C. Winter Games are Feb. 24-27 in Quesnel. NEWS photo Paul McGrath JACK Beard of Fizz McKie’s Sparwood rink after releasing a rock during Saturday morning action at the B.C. senior men’s curling championship. The event was the North Shore Winter Club's first major curling competition since it merged with the North Vancouver Recreation Centre's curling club. 1, Marguerite Cossettini Australia 2. Alison Clark 3. Erin Simmons 4. LeeAnne Stade 5, Gandice Drouin... . 6. Jamie Warner 7, Carlee Baker 8. Cori Olafson 9. Amy Garham 10. StarOiPeace Quinn .. 11, Wendy Chan 12. Greta Schell 13. Marni Yamada .. 14, Elizabeth Pierce .. 18. Heather Bowen Vans Triple Crown of Ssiowhoarding Schedule‘ das. 12-18 at Mount Seymour WEDNESDAY, JAN. 12 Wam-Spm: registrationfraining noon-4 p.m, snowboard cross training THURSDAY, JAN. 13 8 a.m.-2 p.m.: registration 8 a.m.-9:15 a.m.: inspection/training 9:30 2.m.-3:30 p.m.: snowboard cross qualifying/time trials 10 a.m.-4 p.m.: halfpipe training 1 p.m.-4 p.m.: big air practice FRIDAY, JAN.74 8 a.m.-2 p.m.: registration 8 a.m.-8:45 p.m.: inspection/training 9 a.m.-noon: snowboard cross elminiation/finals 12:30 p.m.: snowboard cross awards ; 10 a.m.-4 p.m.: halfpipe training 1 p.m.-4 p.m.: big air qualifying SATURDAY, JAN. 15 8 a.m.-8:40 a.m.: halfpipe warmup round one, first session 8:50 a.m.-9:20 a.m.: men heat one 9:30 a.m.-10 a.m.: men heat two 10:10 a.m.-10:40 a.m.: men heat three 10:40 a.m.-11:20 a.m.: halfpipe warmup round one, second session : 11:30 a.m.-noon: heat four men 12:10 p.m.-12:40 p.m.: heat six women . 12:50 p.m.-1:20 p.m.: wome: heat seven 2 p.m.-4 p.m.: big air finals 4:15 p.m.: dig air awards: SUNDAY, JAN. 16 9 a.m.-9:30 a.m.: halfpipe warmup, women only 9:30 a.m.-10 a.m.: women heat one 10 a.m.-10:30 a.m.: halfpipe warniup, men only 40:30 a.m.-11 a.m.: men heat two - 14 a.m.-11:30 a.m. men heat ° three noon-2 9.m.: finals 2:30 p.m.: Vans Final Awards We're still celebrating! 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