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College at risk: union But Polonsky says UOIT not hurting Durham By Mike Ruta Staff Writer DURHAM – The growth of Durham’s new university shouldn’t come at the expense of the college that preceded it, say the faculty at Durham Col- lege. The faculty concerns were sent to the Province recently in a letter, regarding the relationship between the two institutions, fearing it is “at risk because of the impact of UOIT on the oper- ation of our college.” The University of Ontario In- stitute of Technology opened last September in Oshawa, shar- ing a campus with the college. Peter McKeracher leads On- tario Public Service Employees’ Union (OPSEU) Local 354 at the college. In a letter to Mary Anne Chambers, Ontario minister of training, colleges and universi- ties, he says college and UOIT president Gary Polonsky is in “a clear conflict of interest” filling both roles. He also notes that for all intents and purposes, “both institutions are governed by the same board” of governors. “The executive team report- ing to the president is made up, almost exclusively, by managers wearing dual UOIT and DC hats,” Mr. McKeracher states. Fire dispatch savings sought By Keith Gilligan Staff Writer AJAX – Negotiations are going to start soon that could see Ajax and Pickering merge their re- spective fire dispatch centres and save millions of dollars. In a presentation to Ajax councillors recently, Ajax Fire B R U C E B I S S E L L 201 Bayly St. W., Ajax, Ontario: (between Westney and Harwood) B U I C K P O N T I A C L T D . 683-6561 Fin. eg.: $10,000 @ 0% = $166.67 mo./60 mo. 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Fri., July 23, 2004 News Advertiser Your Carrier will be around to collect an optional delivery charge of $ 6.00 between July 28 to August 1/04 Mike Pochwat/ News Advertiser photo Now they know their ABCs AJAX –Pickering residents Chloe, left, Owen, and mom Jennifer Watts sing their ‘ABCs’ during a Music in the Park session at Rotary Park in Ajax. Feud leads to stabbing By Jeff Mitchell Staff Writer PICKERING –A simmering family feud boiled over into a fracas in which one man was stabbed and three people wound up being charged, say police. Durham Regional Police respond- ed to reports of several armed men fighting in the lot of a gas station on Whites Road Monday night. Witness- es told police that the men had been seen wielding a knife and a bat. One man, who had been stabbed, entered the kiosk at the gas station seeking help, but all of the parties in- volved in the scuffle fled before police arrived. Cops investigating at the scene found a knife and spoke to witnesses, who told them several men had been chasing each other around in the lot and fighting. Further investigation revealed that the stabbing victim’s wound was not life-threatening, and that two other men had sustained minor injuries in the fight, police said. It is believed an ongoing dispute between two families led to the out- burst of violence, said police spokesman Dave Selby. “There are two families involved in a dispute, and apparently it’s been ongoing,” Mr. Selby said. Charged with two counts of assault with a weapon and possession of a dangerous weapon are Ilija Janev, 23, of Hillcrest Road in Pickering, as well as 41-year-old Norman St. Jean and Brett St. Jean, 19, both of Timmins Gardens in Pickering. Ilija Janev is also charged with breach of proba- tion. Norman and Brett St. Jean are also charged with assault causing bodily harm. By Keith Gilligan Staff Writer PICKERING – A review by a team of international safety experts has given Ontario Power Genera- tion generally passing grades for the work on restarting Unit 4 at the Pickering nuclear station. The Operational Safety Review Team (OSART) is part of the In- ternational Atomic Energy Agency, which is under the aus- pices of the United Nations. It fo- cused on operating practices, with an eye towards safety, on Unit 4. “On the whole, we’re fairly pleased (with the OSART find- ings),” says OPG spokesman John Earl. The OSART team looked at op- erating practices in management organization and administration, training and qualifications, oper- ations, maintenance, technical support, radiation protection, chemistry, and emergency plan- ning and preparations. The team was at the Pickering station from Feb. 9 to 26. “We had a very positive report on our safety culture and our training programs,” John Coleby, the Pickering ‘A’ site vice-presi- dent, said in a press release. “We certainly consider this to be a suc- cessful review.” The one shortcoming the re- view team found had to do with getting spare parts for machinery. Mr. Earl says the problem of not enough spare parts doesn’t just have to do with Unit 4, but the “station itself. “We have to work hard and go back and identify it. Who can re- source the parts particular for Pickering, with Pickering being the oldest plant we have operat- ing?” Mr. Earl asks. OPG has hired more design en- gineers to help ensure enough spare parts are available. “Procurement of spare parts is an issue facing all of OPG’s plants as equipment becomes obsolete and suppliers go out of business,” Mr. Coleby said. Among the practices the OSART team found to be “markedly superior” to elsewhere in the industry are general em- ployee training, training for emer- gency response personnel, and using a program to reduce worker radiation dose during mainte- nance outages. Having an OSART team come is “an opportunity for nuclear op- erators to have an independent review on what we do and how we do it,” Mr. Earl states. It’s a chance for “experts to say ‘you’re doing some things very well’,” he adds, noting there’s also the opportunity to “gain input from (other) areas and apply it. “Most of the industry does it. It’s common practice,” he says of an OSART review. “I don’t know of any regulation that says it has to be done.” Once the review is complete, OSART provides a report on strengths and weaknesses, and does a followup visit to see what measures have been taken. An- other OSART team will return to Pickering next year. The nuclear operator also gets “feedback on improvement op- portunities,” Mr. Earl says. Countries can ask for an OSART review and the federal government, through its regula- tor the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission, requested the visit. The CNSC wanted the review be- cause Unit 4 is the first of the four laid-up reactors on the ‘A’ side of Pickering to come back into ser- vice after being off-line since 1997. “Under the IAEA, an OSART team has a mandate to review nu- clear operations around the world. It will give a review of processes learned from best prac- tices.” www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, July 23, 2004 PAGE 3 A/P pickeringtowncentre.com Just redeem your receipts at the Guest Services kiosk to receive your free coupon. Receipts must be dated after July 19th, 2004. *same day sales, before taxes One coupon per person, per visit. While quantities last. 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Catch the Jays for epilepsy DURHAM – Baseball fans can spend an evening with the Toron- to Blue Jays Aug. 27 and support a good cause at the same time. Epilepsy Durham Region is selling tickets to the Friday night game between the Jays and the New York Yankees, which begins at 7:05 p.m. Field-level tickets in section 13 0B are $22 each or two for $42 and can be ordered by calling Epilepsy Durham at 905-666-9926. Proceeds go to the local agency to help fund community outreach programs. “When resources are limit- ed, choices have to be made. Establishing the new university under these circumstances puts the college at financial risk.” He also says the finan- cial relationship between the two institutions is “un- clear,” and requests a meeting with the minister. Mr. Polonsky says UOIT was created to be unique and to have a unique rela- tionship with the college. As a result, “the gover- nance structure should be unusual and as it is.” The government act that created UOIT called for six governors to sit on both boards, he says, but at some point most of the Durham College governors will not be on the UOIT board. As well, he says the act called for the two institu- tions to share property, administrative staff and resources. With one administrative team serving two schools, one library for both, open- ing in a month, one food service and so on, “we’re saving money and the money we save gets pumped into the class- room.” Mr. Polonsky says the college is not subsidizing UOIT to the extent that “we’re robbing Peter to pay Paul. “If I had thought that UOIT was... detrimental to Durham College, I would not have spearheaded the fight to make UOIT hap- pen.” Katie FitzRandolph, an OPSEU communications officer, says college faculty are worried about the in- terrelationship. “They’re concerned that the college may be sort of the lesser partner between the two, and they’re con- cerned about what direc- tion it’s going (in) and they want some answers,” she says. “The growth of the uni- versity should not be at the expense of the college because the community needs both.” Asked why such con- cerns have arisen, Mr. Polonsky attributed them to a growing campus pop- ulation that reflects a vari- ety of opinions. “It’s Year 1 and we have many, many, many people on campus now and it’s understandable that we will have a cross section of opinion on everything,” he says. 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Everett Buntsma, Picker- ing’s director of emergency services, said he could not comment on the possibility of a merger. “It’s part of our negotia- tions with our fire service, which is currently being sent to arbitration,” he said. He did confirm there could be savings of about $2.3 million over five years. Deputy Chief Pegg noted the demands on the Ajax department are getting big- ger. “Call volumes in Ajax are increasing every year,” Mr. Pegg notes. “It’s getting to the point we’ll have to insti- tute a second dispatcher. This allows us to do it soon- er than we’d be able to do on our own.” Dispatchers are full-time, but if one is absent, a quali- fied firefighter has to as- sume the duties. With the merged dis- patch, there will be “dedi- cated alarm-room staff. We believe it will enhance ser- vice, by keeping all avail- able firefighters on the trucks,” Deputy Chief Pegg says. Oshawa and Whitby have already amalgamated fire dispatch. “A jax is growing so fast,” Chief Wilson told council- lors. “We saw this as an op- portunity to amalgamate with Pickering.” He added the savings “aren’t exaggerated. Os- hawa and Whitby did the same analysis and it’s why they went together. It’s good, solid cost avoidance.” There will be no loss of employment. Council heard from staff that there will actually be an opportu- nity for additional dis- patchers. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, July 23, 2004 PAGE 5 P OPEN EVERYDAY Mon-Fri . . . . . . . . . 9-7 pm Saturday . . . . . . . 9-5 pm Sunday . . . . . . . . . 9-5 pm 905-683-5952 PINE RIDGE GARDEN GALLERY 2215 Brock Rd. N., Pickering NEW SHIPMENT OF EVERGREENS, SHRUBS, PERENNIALS…4 ACRES - FLOWERS, PERENNIALS, TREES, SHRUBS… Pine Ridge • Perennials • Tropicals • Shrubs • Trees • Evergreens • Roses • Clematis • Annuals • Planters July 23 ...... ALL PLANTS ...... 23% OFF July 24 ...... 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Leather Chairs starting at $ 679 99 100% Leather Stationary Sofa $ 1,399 99 100% Leather Reclining Sofa $ 1,999 99 Recliners starting at $ 399 99 Stationary Sofa starting at $ 999 99 Design Choice Chairs starting at $ 499 99 FINAL 3 DAYS!! Oshawa and Whitby have found savings in merger ✦ Oshawa from page 1 Like one of our photos? It can be yours For photo reprint details see ‘customer service’ at durhamregion.com The News Advertiser Metroland Durham Region Media Group A fire call wor th pursuing If the savings are there, a merger of dispatch services would be ideal Pickering and Ajax have had their differences over the years, but the City and Town have a chance to once again show they can work together when it benefits both. Wo r king together has paid off with an amalgamated transit system, while Pickering-Ajax-Whitby Animals Control is anoth- er example where the two have been able to find common ground for financial good. Discussions are about to take place to merge the fire dispatch services for the communities' emergency response teams. According to Ajax Fire Chief Randy Wilson it could save each party more than $2 million annually. Right there, that's reason enough to take merger discussions seriously and support them. But, there are more benefits to be had. With call volumes in Ajax increasing every year, the need for a second dispatcher is looming, so with the merger, that can be done sooner rather than later. Under the new plan there would be dedicated alarm- room staff, instead of using firefighters to fill in from time to time. That would mean firefighters can focus on the emergency work they were trained for. Looking elsewhere in the region, Oshawa and Whitby have amalgamated fire dispatch with success. Ajax and Pickering fire chiefs should look to that example as discussions begin. One obvious concern Ajax council members had was an- swered easily enough. There should be no loss of employment under the merger they were told, and in fact, there may even be room for growth. So while more study is needed, the early signs are that the case for a merger is pretty solid. When it comes to saving money in these fiscally challenging times you have to take any advantage. In Pickering, the savings could be the impetus needed to fi- nally get the much talked about and desperately needed new fire hall built. Up until now, it has remained on the budget wish list, with no action taken or even imagined for the near future. Members of Ajax and Pickering councils, take note, this one's a no-brainer. The potential long-term gain to both municipali- ties from merging now makes too much sense not to pursue it. Support your fire chiefs as they map out the future of emer- gency services in the two communities. Protesters just want to save lives To the editor: Re: 'Message lost in tasteless ap- proach', Tony Doyle column, July 18. I have just received the paper and was once again flabbergasted at the com- ments coming in from people about the anti-abortion protest. "It was disgust- ing, horrible, too graphic..." What has me so upset is that abortion is as was seen in those graphic pictures, totally inhumane, and horrible, but the reality is that that is what is happening to those precious little babies. The nerve of people to call in with their disgust over the pictures and not over the act of abortion. Are we a soci- ety that is OK with wrongs as long as we don't have to see them? Get your heads out of the sand and take a stand against what we have deemed 'acceptable' because it is not a 'real baby.' What is more upsetting than explain- ing those images to my own children is having to explain them at all. I applaud those protesters, who have no hidden agendas and they aren't out for money or prestige. They just want to save lives. What is so wrong with that? Stacy Wilson Claremont News Advertiser A Metroland Community Newspaper Tim Whittaker Publisher Joanne Burghardt Editor-in-Chief Tony Doyle Managing Editor Duncan Fletcher Director of Advertising Eddie Kolodziejcak Classified Advertising Abe Fakhourie Distribution Manager Lillian Hook Office Manager Cheryl Haines Janice O’Neil Composing Managers News/Sales 905-683-5110 Classifieds 905-683-0707 Distribution 905-683-5117 News Fax 905-683-0386 General Fax 905-683-7363 Death Notices 905-683-3005 E-mail tdoyle@ durhamregion.com Web address durhamregion.com Mailing Address 13 0 Commercial Ave., Ajax, Ont. L1S 2H5 Publications Mail Sales Agreement Number 1332791 The News Advertiser is one of the Metroland Printing, Publishing and Distribut- ing group of newspapers. The News Advertiser is a member of the Ajax & Pickering Board of Trade, Ontario Community News- paper Assoc., Canadian Community Newspaper Assoc., Canadian Circula- tions Audit Board and the Ontario Press Council. The publisher reserves the right to classify or refuse any ad- ver tisement. Credit for ad- ver tisement limited to space price error occupies. Editorial and Advertising content of the News Adver- tiser is copyrighted. Unau- thorized reproduction is prohibited. Letters Policy We w elcome letters that in- clude name, city of resi- dence and phone numbers for verification. Writers are generally limited to 200 words and one submission in 30 days. We decline an- nouncements, poetry, open letters, consumer com- plaints, congratulations and thank you notes. The editor reserves the right to edit copy for length, style and clarity. Opinions ex- pressed by letter writers are not necessarily those of the News Advertiser. Due to the volume of letters, not all will be printed. Fax: 905- 683-0386; e-mail: tdoyle@ durhamregion.com. The newspaper contacts only those whose submissions have been chosen for publi- cation. A/P PAGE 6 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, July 23, 2004 www.durhamregion.com Windsor man’s search for wins leads to Rock Nick Trudeau hates losing. He drives four hours from his Windsor home to Durham Region in the hopes of making an otherwise dismal lacrosse season a little more palat- able. And, he's seen losing in spades this summer. Trudeau's Windsor Warlocks -- a new entry in the On- tario Lacrosse Association's Major Series league -- are putting the fin- ishing touches on a dreadful 0-16 2004 campaign, with an average of 20 Indian rubber balls flying into the Windsor net in a given game. "I wanted to stick it out. Wind- sor's my hometown and I wanted to try to make things better, but it didn't seem to work out." The 27-year-old's hunger for something better -- a win, per- chance -- led him east on Hwy. 401 to Durham, signing on with the Ajax-Pickering Rock before the se- nior 'B' league's trading deadline a week and a half ago. In three appearances with the Rock, Trudeau's been a winner all three times, including a critical 11- 5 victory over the Arthur Aces Tuesday in the third and deciding game of the best-of-three opening round playoff series. The veteran lacrosse player was a major contributor to the victory, scoring the first two goals and set- ting up the third marker in lifting the Rock to a 6-0 first-period lead. The win vaulted the Rock into the second round for the first time in the club's two-year history. The lanky Trudeau is offensively gifted, quarterbacking the Rock on offensive series and on the power play. He possesses cat-like reflexes, effortlessly whipping the ball to a teammate in the right spot, or shooting with deadly ac- curacy. Trudeau admits Rock head coach and general manager Paul St. John had been chasing down his services for the past two months. But, only after seeing the Rock's transformation at the trade deadline did he decide to commit. "It's all about winning. After the deals they made to get better, it made me hungry a little more. It doesn't matter about the league: winning is winning. And, I think we have a team that can win." Trudeau was a late-season mer- cenary for the Rock last year, sign- ing on at the trading deadline in 2003. But, the team's season ended prematurely, dropping its first- round series to Burlington. This time around, he's hoping the win- ning won't stop. "I love winning. After the season I had, any win is good." Al Rivett's column appears every third Friday. E-mail ariv- ett@durhamregion.com. Hunger fuels Trudeau’s lacrosse drive Editorials &Opinions FRIDAY, JULY 23, 2004 ✦ News Advertiser ✦ DAVID STELL, NEWS EDITOR, 905-683-5110 EXT. 249 Editorial Letters to the Editor Al Rivett s t a f f e d i t o r By Danielle Milley Staff Writer PICKERING –The chang- ing face of Pickering is ev- ident everywhere in the city - especially in the new places of worship spring- ing up. The newest is a Hindu Temple on Kingston Road at Rosebank Road. Situated next to a car dealership, the nonde- script building doesn’t re- semble a temple on the outside. But upon stepping through the side door, the sights, sounds and smells of the Murugan Temple come alive. The sounds of the cul- ture linger in the back- ground, fading into the large, warehouse-like room and up into the rafters. The smell of in- cense greets those com- ing for twice-daily prayers and the dazzling golds, greens and reds awaken one’s sight as they slip off their shoes to enter the prayer area. A small alter faces north adorned with sever- al of the Hindu Gods, in- cluding Murugan the main God of the temple. The temple first opened June 28, but Chief Priest Kumaraswamy Kurukkal said there is still a lot of work to be done before it looks the way he and oth- ers envision it. “We have to build it up,” said Ravi Kassinathan, a temple member. The front half of the large building is going to be used as a banquet hall. “For weddings, cultural events and birthday par- ties - everything,” Mr. Ku- rukkal said. They have grand plans to renovate and improve the prayer area, which is already drawing hun- dreds of people from Pickering, Ajax, Scarbor- ough and other areas. Prayer times are 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. daily, but on Friday the night session is moved to 8 p.m. “Now it’s just starting. Tuesday and Friday we have about 100 people,” Mr. Kurukkal said. The land and building were purchased in Febru- ary after an extensive search for the perfect lo- cation. There were other com- panies interested in the location, but the temple f inally got it. “Many people fought (to buy) this place but God blessed us and we got the place,” Mr. Kassi- nathan said. One of the important aspects of the location was that the building is situated east to west - a requirement for temples. Now that the temple is opening, the next step is involvement. “Slowly we’re going to build it up,” he said. “We need support from every- body, that’s the main thing.” www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, July 23, 2004 PAGE 7 A/P We’ve Got Your Size Sizes 4-15 Widths AA-EEE PICKERING TOWN CENTRE • UPPER LEVEL • SEARS WING IT’S SALE TIME Comfort and Well being with every step. Where every day Is Payday! PAYDAY LOANS 3 1 0 -C A S HCALL 2 2 7 4 Cash and A Smile When You Need It. 1-800-GM-DRIVE goodwrench.gmcanada.com.†Offers not available in Thunder Bay, Fort Frances, Dryden,Terrace Bay and Kenora. Other participating GM Dealerships may set individual prices. LOF includes up to 5L of GM premium motor oil. Offers are valid on most GM vehicles for a limited time only to retail customers. 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By Mike Ruta Staff Writer DURHAM –After trying without success to get her son, Matthew, the one-on-one at- tention he needed in the Durham Catholic system, Julia Siddall began looking at pri- vate schools in Toronto. Matthew has a severe language learning disability, cerebral palsy and attention deficit disorder. Simply put, the regular school system wasn’t meeting the 13-year- old’s needs, and he was becoming increas- ingly frustrated with his lack of success. “It was really sad to see,” says Ms. Sid- dall, an Ajax resident. “He would try to do something, didn’t think it was good enough and rip up his papers.” Matthew had been tutored at the Excep- tional Learning Centre (EXL) in Ajax, and Ms. Siddall says it was “just a godsend when (EXL) said they were opening this school.” EXL began eight years ago with a focus on speech and language therapy, and became an Education Ministry-approved school three years ago. ‘He couldn’t concentrate whatsoever. Everything was a worry to him. (After switching) he’d beg us not to make him go back to the (public) school. KATHLEEN GREENLEY Matthew just finished his second year and Ms. Siddall has seen a big difference. She cites a dramatic improvement in his self-esteem and a newly-acquired ability to work independently and tackle an assign- ment with gusto, not avoid it. “I’m quite sure that if it wasn’t for EXL and we let him stay where he was, he’d be dropping out,” says Ms. Siddall. Lorraine Lewis has heard these stories before. “Unfortunately, in our massive (public) education system, you can’t always make a difference for kids who need individual at- tention,” says the EXL principal and co- owner. She describes EXL as “sort of like an amalgamation of different services: educa- tion, speech language pathology and be- haviour therapy.” Many parents like Ms. Siddall opt for pri- vate schools for the enhanced one-on-one time, but others seek faith-based or schools that teach according to a specific education philosophy. Parents about to take the plunge seek one that’s a good fit for their family, says Elaine Hopkins, president of the Ontario Federation of Independent Schools. “They’re more likely to match their own family values and philosophy with the school, and will generally be happier be- cause the one-size-fits-all in the public sys- tem doesn’t fit everyone,” she says. Ms. Hopkins says there are currently 833 private schools in Ontario, serving about 11 2,000 children. She notes there are four main categories of private school: religious, which caters to Christians or Muslims, for example; philos- ophy-based, such as Montessori or Wal- dorf; community-based, where a group of parents with a vision for education band together; and special-needs, for learning disabled or other students. Kathleen Greenley’s aim was to get her son, Connor, out of the Durham public sys- tem. The Whitby mom says the bullying of her son by other students began in Grade 4 and continued, even worse, this school year. She pulled him out in November, en- rolling him at the Rossland Montessori School in Oshawa. “He couldn’t concentrate whatsoever,” says Ms. Greenley. “Everything was a worry to him. (After switching) he’d beg us not to make him go back to the (public) school.” Ms. Greenley did some Internet research before choosing Rossland Montessori. Montessori schools are named after Dr. Maria Montessori, who developed her own education method based on what she de- scribes as the “absorbed mind” youngsters have until age six. At this period of their lives, according to her method, children have a unique ability, unlike adults, to un- consciously absorb and learn from their en- vironment. A Montessori classroom is carefully set up to stimulate the senses and allows stu- dents to explore their own interests, with teachers there for guidance and to facili- tate learning. To a large extent, the stu- dents teach themselves. Ms. Greenley likes the individual atten- tion Connor receives, that he can work at his own pace and there’s no competition. “Now every day you know he’s safe and you know he’s happy,” she says. “He’s doing so well. His report card is nothing like you get from a public school; it’s so detailed.” Pam Jeffery says it wasn’t hard at all choosing a school for her three boys. A Christian, she and her husband wanted their children schooled in a place where there was acknowledgement of a higher authority, and in a smaller environment where teachers could spend more time with the boys. They were aware of Scugog Christian School, visited it, and liked what they saw. Ms. Jeffery, who lives near the Oshawa- Scugog border, notes students start every day “in a little devotional time,” where con- cerns or anything else can be shared in an informal format. “When I saw the kids sitting around with their teachers and just talking openly, to me that’s an amazing thing,” she says. Eric is going into Grade 8 this year, while Lucas and Alex are entering Grade 5 and 2, respectively. Ms. Jeffery has no worries for Eric, who will probably attend Port Perry High School in 2005. “I don’t fear public high school,” she says. She recalls an incident growing up in a Baptist household, when she was 14 and had an argument with her father over at- tending a dance. Her father told Ms. Jeffery he had taught her everything he knew, and that she was old enough to start making her own decisions. “That really had a big impact on me,” Ms. Jeffery says, adding she applies the same lesson she learned from her father to her sons. She reasons that by the time Eric is en- tering high school, he will have received a solid foundation at home and will be equipped to find his own way in the world. ■ ■ ■ Part 2: What Durham private schools offer. Education breakthrough Do your homework before choosing DURHAM –Independent schools come in a wide variety of flavours, so if you’re considering one for your child, do your homework. “Sometimes people choose schools be- cause a neighbour’s child is there, or they heard it was good,” says Elaine Hopkins, executive di- rector of the Ontario Federation of Independent Schools (OFIS). Instead, OFIS offers the following tips for parents looking for a private school. 1. Start researching early, as much as a year in advance. Some schools have long waiting lists, and many have completed their enrolment by the end of March. 2. Talk to parents who have or had children in the school, the school principal and classroom teachers if they are available. 3. What curriculum does the school use? How does the school ensure that each pupil meets its curriculum standards? What about testing and homework? 4. Who makes policy decisions for the school? 5. How can you be involved as a parent in the school? Is there an active parent council? 6. How is staff trained? What is staff turnover? 7. What are the fees and payment sched- ules? What other costs are involved? For more tips and information on private schools, visit www.ofis.ca. A.J. Groen/ News Advertiser photo Stephanie Siddall, left, and mom Julia read a book with Matthew, helping him keep up with his reading during summer break. Ms. Siddall says Matthew has made great strides since leaving the public school system and starting studies at the Exceptional Learning Centre. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, July 23, 2004 PAGE 9 A/P Name Dropping FRIDAY, JULY 23, 2004 ✦ News Advertiser ✦ KEITH GILLIGAN, STAFF REPORTER, 905-683-5110 EXT. 251 Name Dropping is a complimentary service of the News Advertiser. Please note our policy regarding Name Dropping events. We are now accepting submissions for these events only: engagements, weddings, wedding anniversaries and birthdays. 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Willem Leonard cele- brated his first birthday June 30. He enjoyed celebrat- ing it with his first cake and ice cream, and a big bar- becue with family and friends. Willem sends many hugs and kisses to all who celebrated with him. We love you very much. Lots of love from Daddy and Mommy, your Grandmas, aunts and aunties, uncles, cousins and little friends.” FIRST BIRTHDAY “On June 2, little Emily Grace Olesin- ski turned one. We love you so much honey! Happy first birthday and many, many more. Love from Mommy, Daddy and big brother Andrew.” FIRST BIRTHDAY NINTH BIRTHDAY Cristopher Thoms turned nine June 28. Happy birthday from Mommy, Daddy, Alliza, Papa, Lola, family and friends. “We love you.” EIGHTH BIRTHDAY “Happy birthday wishes went out to Nicholas Campbell, who turned eight June 28. Love and best wishes from sis- ter Naomi, Mom, Dad, Grandmas and Grandpas.” 10TH BIRTHDAY “Double digits buddy! Happy 10th birthday Jack, July 16! 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During the Grand Entry and Honour Songs, onlookers must stand. Non-native people may participate and dance in the dance area, but only when asked and not before. One of the most common mistakes visitors make is referring to dancers’ attire as costumes as opposed to re- galia. Ramona Mandawe was a dancer during the 8th Annual Missis- saugas of Scugog Island First Nation powwow last weekend. Ms. Mandawe is Cree and hails from Beaver Lake Nation in Alberta. “The colours of my regalia were given to me by an elder,” said Ms. Mandawe. “Turquoise means wis- dom, yellow means beginning, red means strength and there is a hawk with a yellow sun because my name means Yellow Hawk Woman and there are wolves because my clan is wolves.” Each dancer’s regalia is symbolic of who the dancer is. An elder within the community gives the colours to each person and the colours are passed down from generation to generation on the mother’s side. “My son has my colours right now, and an elder may give him one or two more as he gets older,” said Ms. Man- dawe who has attended three pow- wows this season. “It means being able to connect with my community and my culture because it was nearly obliterated. It was nearly beaten out of my mother when she went to residential school, so it is a way to take back what we lost. The people are wonderful and I am just glad that they are here.” Seventy-three-year-old Gord Lind- say didn’t participate in the powwow but sat close by watching every detail. “I try to attend all the powwows that I can throughout the year. 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FUTONS Many styles Established 1960 Eleanor Fulcher International is pleased to announce the opening of it's new Pickering location. Canada's #1 modeling/acting & personal development centre. Selected member of IMTA and winner of International Educational Excellence Award. Our agents and bookers will be holding an OPEN CALL (All ages) Monday, July 26 • 12pm - 4pm at 650 Kingston Rd., Suite 207, Pickering 905-837-1737 CUSTOMER APPRECIATION WEEKEND JULY 24 & JULY 25 Come visit the new owner Michael and his family at 65 Kingston Rd. E. in beautiful Ajax. Buy 1 get 1 FREE specials, balloons, prizes, giveaways & lots more! Hope to see you this weekend! Connecting with Native traditions A.J. Groen/ News Advertiser photo The Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation held its 8th an- nual powwow, featuring men’s traditional dancer Barry Stiles (2 Bear), left, and Dean Shindell, a grass dancer. SARAH O’NEILL* The Mills Team 416 487-4343 Sadie Moranis Realty OPEN HOUSE SUN. JULY 25, 2-4 P.M. 8 ATKINSON COURT Lovely 4 bedroom family home on child safe court. Beautiful, Bright & Updated. Generous room sizes. Main floor family room, laundry & direct access to garage. Fabulous location, close to school, shops & 401. This home has it all. Don’t miss it!$284,900*Sales Representative **Associate Broker ***Broker/Owner ****Licensed Assistant SUNDAY JULY 25, 2-4 PM 8 BERKSHIRE (Off Tom Edwards & Taunton) ASKING $299,899 Stunning Tormina built 5 Bdrm. BUNGALOW loaded with Upgrades placed on a Private Ravine Lot!! 2 Gas fps., Ceramics throughout main floor, California Shutters, Huge Great room with Open & Spacious Layout. Beautiful Main floor Master Bdrm 9 ft. ceilings, Ensuite W/I Closet. Call Sonia Sinclair @905-427-1400 Rita D’Orazio 905-831-3300 OPEN HOUSE SUN. JULY 25, 3-6 P.M. 305 Regional Road 21, Goodwood CUSTOM BUNGALOW ON 1.5 ACRES - $649,900 Immaculate kept custom fully finished bungalow on 1.5 manicured acres. Features: Gas heat, 2 fireplaces, 3-4 pc. baths, 3+2 bedrooms, main floor family room & main floor laundry, professional finished basement. PLUS 24’x36’ heated workshop with waterline Located on the edge of the Hamlet of Goodwood. Easy commute to 404.Connect Realty ANN EVANS 1-866 855-0266 OPEN HOUSE SUN. JULY 25, 2-4 P.M. 735 HILLCREST ROAD, SOUTH PICKERING - $219,900 STUNNING BUNGALOW Completely remodeled home on a beautiful lot. Features include: New washroom with jacuzzi (2004), renovated kitchen (2001), new furnace/CAC (2004), new pot lights in kitchen & living room (2004), new windows except1 (2001), new 10’x24’ deck(2003), new carpeting (2004), 2 new exterior doors (2003). A must see!Percy Fulton Ltd. Adil Esmail 905 683-2100 Large open concept home with main floor family r oom, big cat in kitchen, and a 300 square foot master bedroom with a full 4 piece ensuite. Low downpayment. This home carries like rent!!! Come on in and enjoy the view!! O P E N H O U S E SAT & SUN., JULY 24 & 25, 2-4 P.M. 1490 MAJOR OAKS DRIVE BRISCOE ESTATES LTD. 905-839-2121 Presented by Rick Briscoe** and Anne Briscoe*** OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY JULY 25TH 2 - 4 PM 1 MARSHALL CRESCENT AJAX BEAUTY Located in a desirable area in Ajax, this home offers 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, cathedral ceiling in living room, separate dining room with French doors, fireplace in family room, open concept kitchen with walk out to deck, master with 4 pce. ensuite and separate shower, mature landscaping with perennials and fruit trees and so much more. $30 8, 0 0 0 Results Realty Ltd. MIKE HOGAN* 905 426-7515 OPEN HOUSE SAT. JULY 24, 2 - 4 PM 1888 PINECREEK COURT 3 bedroom end unit townhome in desirable Glendale area of Pickering. Bright kitchen with laminate floor and walkout to your own private yard. Formal living & dining rooms. Walk to schools, parks and shopping. Mike will see you on Saturday.$229,649Rouge River Realty Ltd. CHARMAINE MCLAREN* 905-432-7859 1-866-520-7859 OPEN HOUSE SAT. & SUN., JULY 24 & 25 1 - 3 PM 18 BARNARD CRT. PICKERING BEACH/ROLLO/CLUETT FOLLOW SIGNS! Perfect for the Growing Family! Features Eat-in Kitchen! Fabulous 4+1 bedrooms, large master bedroom w/4 pc. bath! Main Floor Family Room w/fireplace & walkout to deck. Main Floor Laundry! Finished basement! Close to schools, Lake, 401!! Appliances, Fenced Yard, Window coverings!! Asking $286,900. OPEN HOUSE SUN. JULY 25, 1-3 P.M. 114 HUMPHREY DRIVE, AJAX Wow!! Beautifully upgraded 3 bdrm. Semi in Lakeside Community, walking distance to parks, schools, shops & all amenities. Renovated eat-in Kitchen w/laminate flrs. & b/i dishwasher. Lrg. LR/DR w/new brdlm. & walk-out to deck. Master w/ walk-thru to main bath. Professionally finished Family Rm. w/walk-out to yard & large picture window in basement. Your search ends here. Offered for $229,900. ELVIRA LAROCQUE* 905- 683-2100 Percy Fulton LimitedJUST LISTEDCASE REALTY LTD. JAMES FERGUSON* 416-751-6533 905-626-6533 $21 9, 9 0 0 AJAX NORTH By Appt. Only Beautiful 3/4 acre lot. Cozy 3 bedroom bungalow, very private. Great property to build your dream home. Live on top of the city. Call for details. Custom built sidesplit in desireable Oshawa area! Huge 47x260’ lot backing onto lush forest! Don’t miss this home that is priced to sell!… Parlo Italiano SUNDAY JULY 25 1-4 PM 253 GRANDVIEW ST. S. CUSTOM BUILT BEAUTY!! CLAUDIO SCALZO*$259,900905-666-1333 BARRIE COX* 905 839-7449 Rouge River Realty Ltd. www.barriecox.ca • Great Pickering location near Altona and Pine Grove close to Rouge Valley. • Incredible open concept. • Detached double garage plus parking for four additional vehicles. • Nine foot ceilings on main level. • Modern family size kitchen. • Maple stairs and entertainment center. • Professionally landscaped including flagstone and cobblestone. • Finished basement. MAGNIFICENT “MARSHALL” HOME! OPEN HOUSE SAT, JULY 24th, 1:00 - 3:00 P.M. 112 ROUGE FOREST CRES., PICKERING $34 9, 9 0 0 JIM MCBURNEY* 905- 427-1400 OPEN HOUSE SAT., JULY 24 12 - 2 P.M. 1575 ALWIN CIRCLE, PICKERING Brock & Kingston Rd. PRICED TO SELL ONLY $229,900 Spacious 2 storey home, 4 bedrooms, finished basement, reshingled roof, newer windows, newer furnace and central air, extended double driveway, close to Town Centre, 401, GO Train and schools. A MUST SEE!!!!! ROUGE RIVER Realty Ltd. OPEN HOUSE SUN., JULY 25, 2-4 P.M. 473 BROADGREEN ST (Cross Streets are Whites & the lake) BACK TO PETTICOAT CREEK! SUPERB 3,000+ sq. ft. executive home. Formal living room dining room, main floor family room & den. Huge master w/6 pc. ensuite. Fabulous finished walk-out basement w/wet bar & wall of glass. View of gardens & ravine, numerous upgrades & improvements - ceramics, oak, newer broadloom abound. A true paradise for bird watchers & gardeners. Very classy decor. A truly fine home in one of Pickering’s most sought after neighbourhoods. RICK FAYE* 905- 831-2273 CASE REALTY INC.$424,900FIRST Realty Ltd., Broker JANE WATTS* 905-571-1425 TOLL FREE 1-866-595-5494 OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY JULY 25, 2 - 4:00 PM 434 DELANEY DR., AJAX Church & Delaney JOHN BODDY’S REGENCY MODEL This stunning 5 level Backsplit is over 3,300 sq. ft. Gleaming hardwood in Living, Formal Dining & Family rooms, Second gas Fireplace in Family Room + Walk-out to Deck. Master bedroom has sitting area with gas Fireplace. Upgrades include: Windows, Shingles, Lighting+++. Asking $454,900. Homelife/Durham R eal Estate Corp. 136 Bloor St. East Oshawa, Ont. L1H 3M4 LYNN McCULLOCH* 905- 831-2273 OPEN HOUSE SAT., JULY 24 1-3 P.M. 1936 SPRUCE HILL ROAD, PICKERING *Country living in the city. *20x25’ garage/workshop. *Shows very well - Come & see. L Y N N M c C U L L O C H (9 0 5 ) 8 3 1 -2 2 7 3Case Realty Ltd. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, July 16, 2004 PAGE 15 A/P PICKERING –Police have arrested two suspects in connection with a robbery in which teens were threatened with a gun, a knife and a pit bull terrier. Durham Regional Po- lice officers, including members of the tactical unit and the canine unit, stopped a car on Foxwood Crescent in Pickering around 9:45 p.m. Tuesday and arrested a 17-year-old Pickering youth. The boy, who cannot be named under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, is believed to have terrorized five teens with a pit bull as other at- tackers menaced them with a knife and gun and demanded valuables in the early morning hours of July 20. On Wednesday, police arrested a second Picker- ing youth, also aged 17. They are accused of threatening, attacking and robbing a group of five teens who were hang- ing out near Maple Ridge Public School on Bushmill Street around 2:30 a.m. July 20. Police say the teens were approached and robbed by four male suspects, who made off with money, cellphones and other property. The first 17-year-old, ar- rested July 20, is charged with six counts of robbery; six counts of pointing a gun; two counts of use of a gun in the commission of a crime; two counts of possession of a dangerous weapon and one count each of carrying a con- cealed weapon; breach of probation, drug posses- sion; dangerous driving, driving with no licence and theft and possession of stolen property under $5,000. The second youth is charged with six counts of robbery; six counts of pointing a gun; six counts of using a gun while com- mitting a crime; careless storage of ammunition; breach of undertaking and breach of recog- nizance. Police believe they may have been involved in an- other robbery about a half-kilometre away, just minutes before the rob- bery on Bushmill Street. In the earlier incident, an 18-year-old was ap- proached near a conve- nience store on Rosefield Road and robbed of per- sonal belongings, police said. Tw o arrested in robbery with gun and dog Library takes its act outdoors PICKERING –The Pickering central library branch hosts stories at the round gazebo all summer long. Every Tuesday children and parents can gather for tales of adventure, fantasy and fun. Meet in the gazebo be- hind the central branch for songs, stories and merri- ment at 10 a.m. July 27 and every Tuesday until Aug. 24. The program is free and for children ages two to five. For more information, call 905-420-2254. P PAGE 16 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, July 23, 2004 www.durhamregion.com ◆Half price membership ◆No Extra Fees! ◆No Long Term Obligation! ◆First 200 Members only! Call Now! 1-86 6-268-4959 Offer ends July 29th, 2004 All phone numbers are toll-free. This offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other offers. First time users only. 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We offer: • ongoing support and training • some equipment • regular paycheques • payment for statutory holidays • payment for child’s sick days • all advertising and marketing A Licensed Agency For more information please call: 905-686-2328 When Only The Best Will Do! www.weewatch.com News from all over Durham Reg ion Now online at durhamregion.com More than 1 million page views per month Metroland Durham Region Media Group FRIDAY, JULY 23 ADDICTION: The Serenity Group 12- step recovery program meets at 8 p.m. at Bayfair Baptist Church, 817 Kingston Rd., Pickering. The group deals with addictions of all types, including co-dependency. A child- care program is available. All are welcome. Call Jim in the evenings at 905-428-9431. EUCHRE: Play cards with the Ajax Seniors Friendship Club every Fri- day at 8 p.m. at the St. Andrew’s Community Centre, 46 Exeter Dr., Ajax. Call Jack at 905-683-9696 or Ernie at 905-686-1573. ASTRONOMY NIGHT: Check out the stars with the Pickering Naturalists from 10 to 11 p.m. (on Saturday night if it’s cloudy). Meet in the parking lot on the south side of Lake Driveway in Ajax (opposite Love Crescent). Call Frank Dempsey at 905-420-4236. MONDAY, JULY 26 CRIBBAGE: The Ajax Seniors Friendship Club plays at 1 p.m. in the St. Andrew’s Community Cen- tre, 46 Exeter Dr. in Ajax. Beginners are welcome but should come earli- er. Call Agnes at 905-686-1573 or Jack at 905-683-9696. TUESDAY, JULY 27 PARENT SUPPORT: A parent sup- port group meets every Tuesday in Ajax at 7:15 p.m. for parents of kids involved in drugs, alcohol, running away, dropping out of school, crimes and parent abuse. Visit www.apsgo.ca or call 416-223-7444 or 1-800-488-5666 for meeting loca- tion or information. AUTISM: The Autism Society, Durham Chapter, holds a CHAT sup- port group meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the Dunbarton-Fairport United Church, 1066 Dunbarton Rd., Pick- ering. Call Leah at 1-866-495-4680. BID EUCHRE: The Ajax Seniors Friendship Club plays every Tuesday at 1 p.m. at the St. Andrew’s Com- munity Centre, 46 Exeter Dr., Ajax. Call Lois at 905-686-8040. WEDNESDAY, JULY 28 ALZHEIMER DURHAM: The Ajax- Pickering evening support group for the Alzheimer Society of Durham Region meets at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Care Respite office, 1420 Bayly St. W., Unit 6, in Picker- ing. All caregivers are welcome. Call 905-576-2567. YOGA: Sahaja Yoga free meditation classes are held Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at 1555 Finch Ave., Unit 76. Call 905-420-7252 or visit www.saha- jayoga.ca. HEAD INJURY SUPPORT: The Head Injury Association of Durham Re- gion’s Connections: Ajax/Pickering, is a program that gives those who have been isolated due to brain in- juries a chance to get together and reconnect with the community. It features social events, leisure activ- ities, workshops, information ses- sions, and support meetings for people who have experienced brain injuries and their families. All are welcome every Wednesday, from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Duffin’s Room of the Ajax Community Centre, 75 Centen- nial Rd. Call 905-723-2732. AJAX-PICKERING TOASTMASTERS: The club meets Wednesdays to work on improving and developing quick-thinking, communication, self- confidence, public speaking and personal growth skills. The meeting is from 7:15 to 9:30 p.m. in the Pick- ering Nuclear Information Centre, Montgomery Park Road, just west of Brock Road. Call Renata at 905- 426-9786 or Dianne at 905-426-1712. EUCHRE: The Ajax Seniors Friend- ship Club plays every Wednesday at 1:15 p.m. at the St. Andrew’s Com- munity Centre, 46 Exeter Dr., Ajax. Call Jack at 905-683-9696 or Ernie at 905-686-1573. SINGLE-PARENT SUPPORT: The Ajax-Pickering Chapter of the One Parent Families Association meets at 8 p.m. (8:30 p.m. the second Wednesday of the month) at the Ajax Cricket Club on the northeast corner of Monarch and Clements in Ajax. The meeting is for both custo- dial or non-custodial parents, whether your children are two or 42. Call 905-666-9262 or visit www.opfa.net. YOGA: Sahaja Yoga free meditation classes are held Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at 1555 Finch Ave., Unit 76. Call 905-420-7252 or visit www.saha- jayoga.ca. THURSDAY, JULY 29 OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS: The 12- step program’s members meet once a week at LaStorta, at the north end of Liverpool Road. The meetings start at 7:30 p.m. and are in the basement or library. Call Lor- raine during the day at 905-619-1419 or Mary in the evenings at 905-428- 8660. BID EUCHRE: The Ajax Seniors Friendship Club plays Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. at the St. Andrew’s Com- munity Centre, 46 Exeter Dr., Ajax. Call Peter at 905-683-8023. FRIDAY, JULY 30 CRAFTS: The Ajax Seniors Friend- ship Club crochets, knits and does other crafts in social setting. The club supplies most materials. Meet- ings are at the St. Andrew’s Com- munity Centre, 46 Exeter Dr. in Ajax. The meeting begins a 9:45 a.m. For more information, call Peggy at 905-686-1573. ADDICTION: The Serenity Group 12- step recovery program meets at 8 p.m. at Bayfair Baptist Church, 817 Kingston Rd., Pickering. The group deals with addictions of all types, including co-dependency. A child- care program is available. All are welcome. Call Jim in the evenings at 905-428-9431. BLOOD DONOR CLINIC: Canadian Blood Services holds a blood donor clinic from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Ajax Fire and Emergency Services hall on Westney Rd. at Kingston Rd. Fire, police and ambulance person- nel will be on hand. Call 1-888-236- 6283. EUCHRE: Play cards with the Ajax Seniors Friendship Club every Fri- day at 8 p.m. at the St. Andrew’s Community Centre, 46 Exeter Dr., Ajax. 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Durham teen finds alliance with others Encouraging trip to Ottawa By Shelley Jordan Staff Writer DURHAM –Having cere- bral palsy has only made 14-year-old Ben McColl more determined to at- tempt new things, but his latest opportunity had him climbing the walls. Ben, who lives with his family in Hampton, hap- pened across a youth- based program on the In- ternet while hunting with his father for a place to go skiing. A link to the Active Living Alliance for Canadi- ans with Disabilities led to his spending five days in Ottawa as one of 50 youths chosen from across Cana- da to participate in a pro- gram that included rock climbing, touring the Par- liament buildings as well as the Museum of Science and Technology. "We went tubing, met with a yoga instructor and learned self-defence," said Ben. "A table tennis coach came out from Nova Sco- tia. He was Canada's na- tional champion." Ben wrapped up his final year at M.J. Hobbs Senior Public School in June and will be attending Courtice Secondary School in the fall. He said his personal experience with cerebral palsy isn't as bad as others. He walks with the aid of two canes and occasionally has trouble performing tasks that require the si- multaneous use of his hands, but these chal- lenges haven't stopped him from trying anything he's interested in. "I have trouble with my legs and balance, and I can't walk very fast," said Ben. "But I have good upper body strength." He said he began work- ing out recently to improve his fitness so he can contin- ue exploring what the world has to offer. "I'm pretty lucky, even though I don't think I am sometimes," said Ben. He mentioned some of the people in the program were blind, and was amazed by how much they could do. "I was thinking that the things I do every day would be so much harder if I were blind," he said. Ben loved the sense of in- dependence he felt in the program. Participants lived on campus at the Car- leton University Confer- ence Centre and had their meals in the University cafeteria. "Each suite had a chap- erone," he said. "And we each had our own room in the suite with a lock on the door, a fridge and sink." Ben thought it gave young people a chance to check out University life up close. He said learning about Canada and meeting people from other provinces changed his life. Improving leadership skills and playing new sports has infused Ben with a desire to continue on that path, but there was something else he said also changed his life. "I met some girls from Quebec, New Brunswick and British Columbia. I talk with them on messen- ger (real-time e-mail) and any time I need help with school, especially geogra- phy, they can help me," he said. While youth are only al- lowed to participate in the program once in their lives, he's looking forward to going back some day as a chaperone. "It was totally awesome." A.J. Groen/ News Advertiser photo Durham teen Ben McColl was selected to spend five days in Ottawa as part of an initiative by Active Living Alliance for Canadians with Disabilities. Black and white and read - all over! Sale prices in effect Sat., July 24 and Sun., July 25, 2004 where Sears is open, while quantities last Furniture selection varies by store. Please contact your local Sears store for details NE073F204 © 2004. Sears Canada Inc. QUALITY, VALUE, SERVICE, TRUST Final week! $10 MILLION NATIONAL SLEEP SET CLEARANCE! Ends August 1. We must clear our inventory to make room for new models arriving soon. While quantities last save 40% Serta®Perfect Sleeper ‘Silverlaine’ Queen size sleep set •plush or firm Sears reg. 1199.98. Set 71998 ONLY 28.80 MONTHLY* Also available in Twin, Double and King sizes 0%financing ’til August 2006*on all furniture**and sleep sets when you use your Sears Card *Pay in 25 equal monthly payments, interest free, until August 2006. 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A/P PAGE 20 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, July 23, 2004 www.durhamregion.com Hwy. 401 Bayly St.Brock Rd.Liverpool Rd.GO Station *Leasing plans OAC provided by Kia Canada Financial Services. Available on 2005 Spectra LX/2004 Sedo na LX/2004 Rio RX-V. Based on a 60/60/60 month lease rate of 2.15%/2.17%/1.72% and a down payment or trade equivalent of $1,995/$4,850/$1,595. First month’s lease payment of $179/$199/$189 plus $0/$1, 150/$0 delivery and destination, and a $350 acquisition fee, due upon delivery. Total lease obligation is $12,735/$16,79 0 /$12,935. Lease has 20,000 km/year allowance (other packages available) and $0.10/km for excess. * *Licence, registration, insurance, delivery and destination, and taxes are not included, unless othe rwise stated. Prices subject to change without notice. Dealer may sell/lease for less. 0% purchase financing is available for a maximum of 36/48/60 months for 2003 & 2004 vehicles, depending on vehicle. 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DELIVERY & DESTINATION INCLUDED $0 SECURITY DEPOSIT OR 0 % PURCHASE FINANCING 6 Standard Airbags ‘04 SEDONA EX Silver, grey interior, ABS, alloys, power seat, captain chairs, 7,300 km. CASH PRICE ‘04 SEDONA EX LUXURY Silver, grey leather, pwr. sunroof, heated front seats, fog lights, trip computer, 12,000 km. DVD player. CASH PRICE FREE FREE 500 LITRES OF GAS OR TRAILER HITCH OR FAMILY PASS TO WONDERLAND (for four) Come out ahead. SAVE BIG ON THESE DEMOS ONE ONLY ONE ONLY ‘04 SEDONA LX ‘04 SORENTO LX SUV www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, July 16, 2004 PAGE 21 A/P Fourteen artists’ work in show at OPG centre DURHAM –There's no shortage of style at the On- tario Power Generation in- formation centre this sum- mer. Fourteen members of Ajax Creative Arts have entered artwork for a show that's open now, and ends Sept. 13. The artists featured are Maureen Killan, Irene Leach, Franka Montabutte, Phyllis Des- jardins, Iris Sanderson, Mary Mascard, Nancy Howell, Carol Spall, An- gela Hennessey, Sharon Steinhaus, Hanneke Koon- stra, Kim Robertson, Elke Clarke and Betty Tesigni. Their work covers many different styles and sub- jects. Keep in mind, if you like one of the paintings, it's for sale. Ajax Creative Arts, a member of PineRidge Arts Council, welcomes new members, and offers a number of educational programs from beginner to expert. For more informa- tion, call ACA president Pam Auguste at 905-427- 8532. The Information Centre is at 1675 Montgomery Park Rd. and is open to the public Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Ad- mission is free. DURHAM –A little seed of an idea planted during the Pickering Village Jazz Fes- tival has grown into a unique one-time art show, tomorrow at the Village's Soup Shack restaurant. Donna Laurence, restau- rant owner, says Soup Shack is hosting 60 framed paintings and prints by Afro-Canadian artists. The show is one day only, July 24, from 5:30 to 11 p.m. Laurence explains the idea came to her during the jazz festival where art displays were a big part of the event. She kept in touch with Artistic Impressions, one of the vendors on hand, and the show came togeth- er from there. Visitors to the show do not have to purchase any- thing, but the restaurant offers a full menu. Artistic Impressions, in conjunction with renowned African-Canadi- an artist, David Kibuuka, will donate a portion of the proceeds of each print sold to the Hope Initiative of World Vision Canada to provide prevention, care and advocacy programs for orphans, vulnerable children and those affect- ed by the HIV-AIDS pan- demic in Africa. For more information, call Laurence at 416-409- 6356 or to find out more about the artwork, go to www.artisticcanada.com on the Internet. 905-426-6242 Located in Wal-Mart Ajax OPEN Mon. - Fri. 9 A.M. - 9 P.M. Sat. 9 A.M. - 6 P.M. Sun. 12 - 6 P.M. Entertainment FRIDAY, JULY 23, 2004 ✦ News Advertiser ✦ DAVID STELL, NEWS EDITOR, 905-683-5110 EXT. 249 A/P PAGE 22 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, July 23, 2004 www.durhamregion.com Celia Klemenz/ News Advertiser photo Singing with passion DURHAM –– Kashiya Taylor, 14, of Pickering gives it her all as she sings ‘You put a move on my heart’ for the judges of the Oshawa Superstar Competition held recently at Lakeview Park. The competition gives contestants constructive criticism after performing for a crowd. A stylish display Afro-Canadian artists shine at art show Port Hope Festival Theatre www.phft.ca 1.800.434.5092 This hilarious farce by Brandon Thomas has been a world-wide favourite for over a century. July 22nd - August 7th www.herongate.com 2885 Altona Rd., Pickering HERONGATE BARN DINNER THEATRE Opens The Fall Season With Cole A fantastic show featuring the music of Cole Porter By Benny Green & Alan Strachan Book Now Before It Sells Out 905-472-3085 12 SHOWS ONLY including 4 wed. & Sun. matinees! AUGUST 20TH TO SEPTEMBER 11TH Free party room for 40 - 150 people for any type of private function with professional dance floor, lighting, music system and alcohol service. Sports team sponsorships available. 527 Westney Rd. 905-428-8555 durhamregion.com Keeping an eye on the arts scene Always on the lookout for entertainment news in the community Contact News Editor David Stell E-mail all your arts and entertainment news at dstell@ durham region.com The News Advertiser Metroland Durham Region Media Group www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, July 23, 2004 PAGE 23 A/P more than you came for save an extra 30% •women’s, men’s and kids’ clearance-priced fashions already-reduced by 25%-50% Includes women’s designer fashions. Excludes shorts, tees, capris, INC, Alfani & Calvin Klein. Off last ticketed prices. •women’s, men’s & kids’ already- reduced shoes and sandals Off last ticketed prices. save an extra 40%save an extra 25% •already-reduced jewellery and watches •already-reduced table & kitchen linens, cushions & throws • women’s clearance- priced lingerie Off last ticketed prices. •already-reduced handbags, wallets, accessories & sandals In our hosiery dept.Excludes Havaianas. •already-reduced men’s suits, sport coats & sportswear Off last ticketed prices. discontinued furniture Off our regular prices. save up to 60% example here’s how it w o r k s original price $ 1 0 0 already redu c e d p r i c e $ 5 0 save an extr a 3 0 % $ 1 5 you pay onl y $ 3 5 save 25%-40% women’s regular-priced selected designer fashions jewellery, shoes &accessories save 30%-60% handbags, wallets, accessories, luggage and sandals In our hosiery department. save 30% • Triumph lingerie • all women’s socks save 25%-30% women’s & men’s shoes & sandals by many of your favourite brands save 25% selected watches men’s save 30% • men’s blazers and selected dress pants • men’s regular-priced spring & summer fashions by Tommy Hilfiger, Polo Ralph Lauren, Izod, Nautica and Chaps kids’ save 15% nursery furniture and essentials home $749 Frango 1lb. boxed chocolates save 70%-75% discontinued floor sample mattress sets women’s save up to 50% women’s regular-priced spring & summer fashions by Mantles™, ToGo™, Melrose, mac & jac, Nygård Collection, Alia & Alfred Dunner. Selected styles in petites & Above Average. save 40% women’s, men’s and kids’ swimwear save up to 40% women’s & men’s regular-priced fashions by Tommy Jeans, CK Jeans, Buffalo and Point Zero save 35% CK Lingerie Event Continues... sale $4999 women’s Rockport shoes 6 styles. Reg. $100-$120. save 60% Circulon steel 8-pce. cookware set.Reg. $449.99. Sale $179.99. save 50% all women’s, men’s and kids’ regular-priced swimwear save 50% men’s wrinkle free pleated casual pants and microfiber dress pants by Haggar save 45% 10 Kt. and 14 Kt. diamond earrings, pendants and fine jewellery save 40% Olga bras and matching panties save 30% all Nautica bedding don’t miss these Saturday-only specials! May not be combined with any other offer. save 60% Sunsations beach towels save 50% plus the GST selected Simmons & Sealy mattress sets Receive a discount equal to the GST off our sale prices. save 30%-40% all patio sets and outdoor accessories save 20% • Luigi Bormioli glassware and serveware • Braun coffee makers save 15% Oneida, Splendide, Mikasa and Waterford 5-pce. flatware sets $799 -$3499 plus save the GST & PST women’s, men’s & kids’ summer shorts, tanks, tees and capris Selected styles by MELROSE, OUTLINE, MAC & JAC, DOCKERS, TOMMY JEANS, POINT ZERO, NINE & CO., GLOBAL MIND and more. Receive a discount equal to the GST and PST off our regular prices. One GreatClearance Event up to 60% offFRIDAY JULY 23 TO SUNDAY JULY 25 Selection will vary by store. Savings are off our regular prices, unless otherwise specified. Everyday Bay Value, just-reduced, power buys, licensed departments are excluded. When you see "POWER BUY" you will know we have found an exceptional deal to pass on to you. We may tell you the COMPARABLE VALUE on the price ticket and/or a sign, so you will see the price another retailer in Canada charges for the same or a comparable quality item. Quantities of our Power Buys are limited – no rainchecks. When we say “PRICE CUT”, we mean the existing everyday price is being lowered temporarily. See in store for details. Get up to 50% more Hbc Rewards points. Use both cards together on every purchase at the entire Hbc family of stores. GIFT REGISTRY Have you registered yet? Visit The Bay, Pickering for your next special occasion. The following movies open in local theatres this weekend. Catwoman Directed by Pitof Starring, Halle Berry, Sharon Stone, Benjamin Bratt, Lambert Wilson, Alex Borstein, Michael Massee Catwoman is the story of shy, sen- sitive artist Patience Philips (Halle Berry). When Patience happens upon a dark secret her employer is hiding, she finds herself in the middle of a corporate conspiracy. In a mystical twist of fate, she is transformed into a woman with the strength, speed, agility and ultra-keen senses of a cat. Her adventures are complicated by a burgeoning relationship with Tom Lone (Benjamin Bratt), a cop who has fallen for Patience, but can- not shake his fascination with the mysterious Catwoman, who appears to be responsible for a crime spree plaguing the city. Bourne Supremacy Directed by Paul Greengrass Starring, Matt Damon, Joan Allen, Brian Cox, Julia Stiles, Karl Urban, Franka Potente Jason Bourne, a trained assassin with a memory program, is framed in a failed CIA operation and forced to take up his former life in order to survive. Those responsible soon find the fight at their own doorstep and discover that, just as he warned them in the first movie, 'The Bourne Identity', they should have left him alone. 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