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Thursday November 19 1987 The Albany News — Pog« 3-A
Local organization supports Nov. 19th smokeout
Thursday is the day that
smokers throughout the nation
are asked to "Take a Breather" by
the American Cancer Society as
part of its nationwide "Great
American Smokeout" program.
The day has been set aside by
the society o encourage smokers,
as well as users of smokeless
tobacco, to take a day off from
their habits, and last year over
23.8 million smokers participated
in the event.
This year the cancer society
has planned an extra effort to in
elude smokeless tobacco users in
the Smokeout activities, as
according to the organization,
many people think that chewing
tobacco and dipping snuff are safe
alternatives to smoking. The facts
are that these products are not
harmless substitutes, and users
run the risks of tooth loss, gum
recession, as well as serious den
tal disorders and an increased
risk of developing oral cancer.
I .oca 11 v. members of the cancer
society manned a booth at the
First National Bank of Albany,
beginning on Friday, November
13. According to one of the
organizers, Barbara Miller, the
volunteers stationed at the bank
provided brochures and informa
tion as well as "Adopt A Smoker"
adoption papers and survival kits.
The "adopter" agrees to he
available for encouragement, sup
port and snacks, while the
"adoptee" agrees to give up
light ng and puffing, dipping or
chewing, for a 24 hour period.
"We had a lot of interest in the
program, we distributed a lot of
literature and had a very good
response," said Mrs. Miller. "This
was our lirst time to do this, and I
was very impressed by several
things. First, a man came in and
told me that he had quit smoking
in February for his children, who
had urged him to do so. He
wanted information to sponsor
someone else. Some of our high
school kids took some adoption
papers to spunsor members of
their family or friends. It was a
good experience, a.id I noticed
some smokers circling the table
warily, keeping their distance,
but yet curious. We want to say
that every journey starts with
that first step in the right direc
tion. If they can give it up for 24
hours, they might be able to give
it up altogether."
She expressed thanks to the
people of Albany for their support
for this program.
According to information fur
nished by the American Cancer
Society, events all over the
United States, such as drivers
"lighting up" their automobile
lights instead of cigarettes in
Abilene, are emphasizing the
upbeat, good natured encourage
ment offered people who par
ticipate in the program.
Programs such as "Freshstart"
for those who want to quit for
good and "Larry Hagman's Stop
Smoking for Life" video are of
fered by the American Cancer
Lights to be turned on Dec. 1st
Downtown Albany will bask in
a special glow on Tuesday even
ing, December 1, as the Christmas
lighting project of the Albany
Chamber of Commerce gets
underway.
Merchants in downtown
Albany have been asked by the
Chamber of Commerce to
decorate their windows and
buildings with miniature, non
flashing white lights by Decern
ber 1, according to Chamber
Manager Ed Taekett.
"The red candles that the
Chamber has used to decorate
Main Street with for years are in
very Sad condition." Taekett ex
plained. "We do not plan to use
them this year ihev would
takf away from the general
theme of the white lights."
Taekett commented that the
Chamber has received excellent
response from businesses in
Albany about the decorating pro
ject
Some businesses plan to outline
the silhouettes of their huiidtngs.
"This will create a very dramatic
effect in the downtown area if
several of the businesses can do
this," he said.
"We urge everyone in town to
cooperate with this decorating
theme also-not just the busi
nesses." he added.
He said that some people have
had trouble finding the
indoor outdoor type of lights
needed
"From the safety aspect, be
sure that the lights you purchase
are good quality." Taekett said.
"This does not necessarily mean
that they w ill be expensive."
Taekett also suggested that
businesses continue with the soft
colored theme in the deep back
ground of their stores. "A wreath
or tree decorated with small, col
ored. non flashing iights to shine
through the windows would be ef
fective." he said
In the future, when people add
to their Christmas lighting, the
Chamber hopes it will go along
with this theme of the miniature
lights." the manager said.
Nail scholarship fund increases
Total funds in the Robert Nail
Scholarship Fund slow ly continue to
grow at cording to Sam Webb
treasurer of the Robert Nail Schol
arship Fund Con nittee.
The amount tr ' Dollars for
Boh - Scholarships totaled $3.t>£5
as of Monday. November which
is still short of last year s otal of
$5>3
Sponsored by the Albany Ex
Students Association, the drive
begins ach year on September 13.
the anniversary of the birthday of
the iate Robert E. Nail. Jr.
According to Webb, the scholar
ship fund was very important to the
late Robert Nail. Albany teacher
and pla> wright, best known for his
play. "Dr. Shackelford's Para
dise. w hich evolved into the Fort
Griffin Fandangle.
To date, the fund has awarded 55
scholarships totaling $37,475 to
Albany High School graduates The
annual grant has grow n from $100
given in 1967 to a total of $4,000
given annually.
Webb encourages people to give
to the Robert Nail Scholarship
Fund.
"Let s work to make the fund
what it should be by donating, and
in this way. we can honor the
memory of a very outstanding citi
zen and friend." he said.
Donations to the scholarship fund
are tax deductible and may be mail
ed to the Robert Nail Scholarship
Fund. P.O. Box 428. Albany. Texas
76430.
Members of the committee in
elude Barbara Miller, president.
Barbara Bray, vice president; Pollye
Wheeler, secretary: Webb, treas
urer; Joan Farmer. Helen Liehand
Terrv Harlow ex officio member
News sets early deadline
An early deadline will be ob
served by Tkt Albnvij Sens to
prepare for next w eek's issue be
cause of the Thanksgiving holi
day.
All classified ads. display ads
and information for articles must
be turned in by 5:00 p.m. Monday.
November 23. in order to be pub
lished in the Thursday. November
26 issue
Local and out of town copies of
the newspaper will be mailed
Wednesday afternoon. November
25. The newspaper should be in
the post office boxes by 5:00 p.m.
Wednesdav.
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AMERICAN
CANCER
SOCETY
Goat American r
SMOKEOUT
TAKE A BREATHER
Join the Great American Smokeout on Thursday,
November 19. Millions of smokers across the country
will take a break and try not to smoke for 24 hours.
How about you? Or, if you don't smoke, adopt a smoker
for the da> and promise to help that friend get through
the dav without a cigarette!
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A PEW
QUIT TIPS
Hide all ashtrays, matches, etc
Lay in a supply of sugarless
gum. carroi sticks, etc
Drink lots of liquids, but pass
up coffee & alcohol
Tell esenone >ou're quitting
for (he da>
When the urge to smoke hits,
lake a deep breath, hold it for
10 seconds. & release it
slowly
hue ruse to relieve the tension
Try the buddy system." and
ask a fnend to quit too
Society.
Locally. Mrs. Miller explained,
Pam Shoemaker, who serves as
the group's education chairman,
visited the elementary and high
schools during the campaign, and
will be available to clubs or
groups for programs on preven
tative education, cancer, aging
and smoking.
Mrs. Miller functions as the
group's Memorials Honor chair
man. and Don and Martha Wafer
are the program directors for the
Smokeout. Terry Rudd is the
president of the local American
Cancer Society unit.
She explained that gifts given
to the American Cancer Society
do not have to be just memorials,
but can be gifts made in honor of a
special occasion, birthday or an-
niversary.
Donations may be made by mail
to The American Cancer Society,
P. 0. Box 1094. Albany, Texas
76430.
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