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Several members of People or Planes (POP), many now in their 80s, attended the screen- ing. “It’s people like you that give me faith that we’re going to be able to stop this,” LOL member Sharon Powell said to Dr. Charles Godfrey, who served as POP’s chairman, as the two left the theatre at J. Clarke Richardson Collegiate in Ajax. The documentary follows the fight through photos, in- terviews and old video from the beginning in 1972 to when Mr. Shatalow began filming the issue in 1998, after the federal government decided to designate the area as an airport site. LOL member Mary Delaney said the group was the next generation of fighters, the suc- cessor to POP. She was hum- bled to be in the presence of so many of its members. “I’m absolutely inspired and thrilled to meet in person people who I’ve respected for so long,” she said to the nearly 500 people in attendance. She knows there is a differ- Mike Pochwat / News Advertiser photo Bill Heath, from Land Over Landings, talks to Terry Nuspl about the proposed airport site, flight paths and their impact on Durham, York and surrounding regions. J. Clarke Richardson Collegiate in Ajax hosted the pre- miere of ‘Last Stand,’ a documentary film by Peter Shatalow, about the fight to stop the Pickering airport. Old and new airport fighters unite By Keith Gilligan Staff Writer DURHAM — The clock is ticking towards a possible strike by faculty members at Durham College. Negotiations between the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) and The College Compen- sation and Appointments Council (CCAC), the provincial agency ne- gotiating for the Ministry of Train- ing, Colleges and Universities, are ongoing in Toronto, in an attempt to reach a deal by 12:01 a.m. March 7. About 9,100 OPSEU members at 24 Ontario colleges gave their union a strike mandate Feb. 7. The last contract expired Aug. 31, 2005. Talks will continue throughout the weekend. “Their issues are workload and salary,” says Joy Warkentin, chair- woman of the negotiating team for the CCAC. “We think we have a very good offer on the table.” The offer includes a pay increase of 12.6 per cent over four years, increasing the pay for top-paid in- structors to $94,300, while a program co-ordinator would receive $99,300, Ms. Warkentin stated. The offer is “in line with what oth- ers are getting in the public sector, and there’s no increase in workload,” she added. When asked if she was confident a deal could be reached, Ms. Warkentin stated, “It’s not ap- propriate for me to comment. We’re working very hard to get this set- tled.” If a deal isn’t reached and OPSEU members strike, there will be no col- lege classes. Classes for students at- tending either the University of On- tario Institute of Technology or Trent University at the Oshawa campus of Durham College will carry on as scheduled. “There will be no classes on March 7 if no deal is done,” stated David Cox, spokesman for OPSEU. While higher pay is an issue for the union, it’s not the main one, Mr. Cox stated. “We’ve said in the past that sal- ary isn’t an issue. It’s probably not a breaking point on this. The breaking point is workload,” he said. “There’s Talks continue to avoid possible college strike TITLE HUNT Pickering High has Ontario title in sights Page 15 FOREVER YOUNG Fun, fellowship rule at this club Page 8 ✦ See Students, Page 5 ✦ See The, Page 4 MARCHBRAEKMARCHBRAEKMarch 13-17Looking For a LEARN TO SKATE PROGRAM? Want to Register? New to the area? Hadn’t heard about our program? CALL THE TOTAL HOCKEY TRAINING CENTER IN OSHAWA We now offer our new Easy Learn 2 Skate Program. 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Durham and York regions are hosting public information sessions March 7 to 9 to discuss possible solu- tions to garbage disposal. The drop-in style information ses- sions will discuss opportunities to achieve additional diversion, recy- cling and composting, types of al- ternative residual waste manage- ment technologies and the proposed methodology and criteria to evaluate these alternative residual waste man- agement systems. According to David Merriman, a consultant with MacViro who is conducting an environmental as- sessment, the public meetings are required to complete the EA pro- cess. The meetings are intended to educate the public as well as receive input. “Whenever anybody thinks about garbage the top priority is recycling,” Mr. Merriman said. “But even when you have recycled as much as you can you still have some garbage left.” They hope to establish in the minds of the public the alternatives for dis- posal of residual waste, which a joint committee is considering. “Then we will ask the public if they have any ideas they think we should be looking at,” Mr. Merriman said. “A nd we want some public input on how we will be going about choosing an alternative.” The Region encourages Durham residents to take part in these pub- lic information sessions. Background documentation is available from the study website, at municipal offices or at library branches. For more information on the loca- tions of public information sessions, call the Durham Region works de- partment at 1-800-372-1102 ext. 3731 or visit the website www.durhamyor- kwaste.ca. 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Tickets at Rogers Centre - Gate 7, , call 416-872-1111 or visit ticketmaster.ca durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 4 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, March 5, 2006 ence between what they were fighting for and what she now is, mainly because of the de- population of the land over the past 30 years. “To see the footage and hear the words and especially to see the people who were here tonight we realize what a bat- tle that was,” she said in an interview. “We’re fighting for some- thing that is almost gone; for those people it was their lives.” For many, Thursday was the chance to catch up with old friends and to think of the fight won, not the one still being waged. “I don’t like going down memory lane,” Dr. Godfrey said in an interview. “I felt good (watching it). We were talking over the bat- tlefield and we won.” POP won the first battle, w inning the shelving of the airport in 1975 following the election of Premier Bill Davis in Ontario with a minority government. Seeing the opposition to the plan, the Province pulled its support for infrastructure, forcing the federal govern- ment to put the idea on hold. Leading up to that victory, three women of POP occupied an old farmhouse for 10 days. Anne Howes was one of them. She thought Mr. Shatalow did an excellent job of explaining such a complex issue. She lives in Orangeville now, but keeps in touch with the friends she made all those years ago. “The friendships you made were elemental; they were shaping friendships. You know them so deeply,” she said. Thinking back, she never thought people would be fighting the same issue today. “When we started this, if anybody had told us 30 odd years later there would be young people carrying it on, we would have fainted,” she said. VOCAL president Stephen Frederick has been carrying it on since 1998. He was inspired by the pas- sion the people of POP had and that people still have today. “There are enough people here to carry this forward and finally put this to bed,” he said. Have your say... any day Mike Pochwat/ News Advertiser photo The documentary ‘Last Stand’ had its world premiere Thursday. ‘The friendships you made were elemental...shaping friendships’ ✦ The from page 1 * Seniors offer: merchandise includes advertised offers, candy & stationery. Seniors’ discount not applicable on “POWER BUYS”, furniture, mattresses, electronics, cosmetics, fragrances and major appliances. Excludes Gucci watches, Blu Bar/Boutique Bleu Jean, Godiva & licensed departments. Some exceptions may apply. See in-store for details. Selection will vary by store. Savings are off our regular prices, unless otherwise specified. 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Call Peter Kampe at 905-509-4643 1-800-804-3767 www.kampe.ca Proudly Serving Durham Region THE NEWS ADVERTISER, March 5, 2006 PAGE 5 A/Pdurhamregion.com We can be reached at 905-683-5110 NEWS ADVERTISER Clarification DURHAM — A recent story regarding students with incomplete immunization records facing possible suspensions re- quires clarification. According to the Immunization of School Pupils Act, some students are exempt. Parents may choose, because of religious, philosophical, conscious or medical reasons, not to have their child immunized. In such a case the parents are required to complete a statement of religious or conscious belief affidavit or file a physician-completed statement of medical exemption. For more information, call the Dur- ham Region Health Connection Line at 905-666-6241. a difference of opinion on salary, but it’s not a huge difference. We do want to keep up with our comparator groups.” The union represents full and ‘partial- load’ instructors at 24 colleges. Part-time instructors aren’t allowed to be in the union, he said. Debbie Rautins, vice-president of OPSEU Local 354 at Durham College, said members are “ready” if a strike is called. “My students are prepared. As I go around the halls, I don’t hear any nega- tivity. They’re sympathetic,” said the nursing instructor. College president Gary Polonsky said, “Never in the history of Ontario has a group of students lost its year because of a strike, from K to 12 (kindergarten to Grade 12), college or university. “There’s a rhythm to negotiating and that people will rise at one minute to midnight and shake hands. “Most are assuming and hoping that will be the case. As am I,” Mr. Polonsky stated. ‘Students have never lost year’ ✦ Students from page 1 durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 6 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, March 5, 2006 EDITORIAL LETTER TO THE EDITOR Organ bill offers choice, saves lives I t isn’t often we can offer overwhelming, unconditional support to any bill proposed at the provincial or federal level. But a current private member’s bill, introduced at the legislature recently by Conservative MPP Frank Klees, is hard to find fault with. The bill would require all Ontarians 16 or older who renew their health card or driver’s licence to indicate yes, no or undecided with respect to their organ- donation wishes. If passed the bill would likely drastically increase the number of eligible organ donators across the province and provide possible relief to thousands who are waiting for life- providing organs. The bill clearly provides a choice to all Ontarians, which is a key element of the legislation. Nobody will be forced against his or her will to donate organs. Some people, whether it be for religious or personal reasons, will be opposed to donating their organs and there should be no presumption of donation without clear consent. The bill addresses the problem of the thousands of people in this province who wait agonizingly in vain by the telephone, praying for a life-saving organ. With far more people in the future on the list of donators, many lives may be saved that would otherwise be lost. Another bill, introduced by NDP MPP Peter Kormos would presume consent unless it had been clearly indicated the person did not want to donate. There is a distinction between the bills and that is that Mr. Klees’s bill offers personal choice and options. Under Mr. Kormos’s bill ev- erybody is a presumed donor except for those individuals who have taken the trouble to clearly indicate they will not donate. There could be legal and civil challenges to Mr. Kormos’s bill, whereas under Mr. Klees’s plan, the list of options leaves individuals with the final say. Ultimately, the goal by both MPPs is to drastically in- crease the pool of organ donors. And, by introducing the bills, the members have people talking about organ dona- tion, which raises the possibility of more donors coming forward even before the legislation is ultimately passed or defeated. And there really is no reason to defeat Mr. Klees’s bill. It’s truly a win-win situation for everybody involved. Toy g un ban ridiculous To the editor: Re: ‘Replica gun bylaw endorsed by mayors, chairmen,’ Feb. 24. Replica guns are already considered ‘prohibited’ under federal law. Existing owners could keep them but they must be treated with the same regard as a real firearm. This proposed law will have swat teams taking down eight- year-olds playing cowboys and Indians. This will lead to hatred and distrust of police by kids at a very early age. Think of it, no more playing with water guns, no more cap guns. Will this make our city and our children safer? Not a chance; this is a feel-good, knee-jerk law. We already have many laws that cover replica guns. Really, has the region stooped so low as to fine children in an effort to fill the coffers? What next is to be banned? Soon everything will be banned in an effort to make us safer. 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Fax: 905-683-0386; e-mail: tdoyle@ durhamregion.com. The newspaper contacts only those whose submis- sions have been chosen for publica- tion. Then maybe we could simply eliminate guns G uns get me fired up and not in a good way. Maybe it was the countless view- ings of John Denver’s video, ‘Let Us Begin (What are we Making Weapons For),’ which my mother insisted her children view after even the mere men- tion of guns. There were no toy guns in the Hatfield home. No water pistols, no GI Joe action figures, no pointing of fingers and say- ing, ‘bang-bang.’ My mother insisted on instilling in her children the belief that guns are not toys, they are not fun, not meant for play. They are antiquated killing machines. So whenever one of us made light of guns, the video went on as a re- minder that, “this is not living, to live at the point of a gun,” as John sings in the song. With clips from the Korean War, the Cold War, the Vietnam War, missiles, tanks and death, the scene makes an impression on a child, one that has been carried into adulthood. There has been much talk of guns dur- ing the past weeks, months even, here in Durham, what with Mayor Marilyn Pearce and the Township of Scugog’s in- novative replica gun bylaw that seeks to take toy guns out of public places. The bylaw has been well-received across the GTA. Mommy would be pleased. As well, there was some discussion at Durham council of a ban on handguns. There are always defenders and dis- senters. Even in our office, there have been many debates over the merits of guns. It all makes me want to force the whole world to watch the John Denver video over and over again, let the lyrics seep in. Cue the cringe of hunters. Without our glorified guns there would be no hunting. And oh how hunters love their hunting. Most are likely responsible sports- men, but there remains the odd person who uses his rifle to shoot his wife in an argument, or buddies who after a few beers somehow accidentally shoot each other. Then there are the kids who are slightly more clever than they’re given credit for and they get their hands on daddy’s gun. Misemployed, they are a catalyst to death. We must consider, is a single life lost worth a freezer full of meat, brag- ging rights, or a dead-eyed trophy above the mantle? You can lock your gun away but can you be sure your neighbour does the same? But we persist, for it is our right -- we’re the only one of God’s creatures who kill, not out of need, but for the sheer love of killing. Erin Hatfield’s column ap- pears every third Sunday. E-mail ehatfield@durhamregion.com. Let Us Begin with John Denver Erin Hatfield staff writer EDITORIALS & OPINIONS infodurhamregion.com Sing Tao Canada Foundation would like to announce the establishment of a scholarship for a Mandarin speaking student in the University of Toronto Faculty of Social Work graduate program commencing September, 2006. U of T has undertaken a number of research projects in recent years to focus on the Chinese Canadian population in an effort to identify barriers they face in a variety of areas including health, immigration and settlement. These research projects have been integral in the development of services to address these challenges in order to meet the needs of this population. According to these studies, one of the ways in which the Chinese Canadian population can be better served would be to attract more workers fl uent in Mandarin into the fi eld of social work in Canada. There is a real concern that many of the Mandarin speaking immigrants face employment challenges, which, in turn, permeate their lives. As well, many of these immigrants and their family members face health, mental health, fi nancial and social issues that need to be addressed. The research project conducted by U of T has indicated that there are service gaps and new comprehensive programming will be needed for this population. Sing Tao Canada Foundation has recognized the need to challenge more Mandarin speaking students to enroll in the graduate level social work program by offering fi nancial assistance to these students. The Sing Tao Canada Foundation will pledge to donate $50,000 into an endowment fund, which will be double matched by the University of Toronto and the Government of Ontario through its graduate student funding. In effect, the donation will provide a $6000 scholarship annually, in perpetuity. The scholarship will be awarded to a Chinese student who is fl uent in Mandarin, on the basis of fi nancial need and Canadian residency, registered in the Masters of Social Work program at the University of Toronto. Sing Tao Canada Foundation was founded in 1995 to maintain a fund to promote charitable purposes, in particular the relief of poverty, distress and sickness, and the advancement of education. The Foundation will, as one of its missions, promote and foster the well being of the Chinese community in Canada. The Foundation plans to support innovative programs that focus on the needs of the newly immigrated, specifi cally in the areas of employment and life standards and improvement of the future of children and youth through the support of related programs. It is the hope of the Sing Tao Canada Foundation that the establishment of this endowment fund in the University of Toronto, Faculty of Social Work will bring in more Mandarin speaking students into the fi eld of social work. Having increased representation of Chinese social workers in our community will help promote more discussion and implementation of programs targeting the psycho-social needs in the Chinese population and result in the immigrant population being better served in Canada. SING TAO CANADA FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP Cheque presented by Sing Tao Canada Foundation to the University of Toronto, Faculty of Social Work to establish a scholarship commencing September, 2006. Photo shows left to right: Susan Go, Cheryl Regehr (Dean of Faculty of Social Work at U of T), Andrew Go (Chairman of Sing Tao Canada Foundation), Evelyn Zubek and June Lee (Directors of the Foundation). 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The Driven to Quit Challenge Enter Quit Smoking for the Month of April Quit Smoking for the Month of April Register by March 31, 2006 at www.driventoquit.ca Council for a Smoke-Free Durham Region THE NEWS ADVERTISER, March 5, 2006 PAGE 7 A/Pdurhamregion.com PICKERING — Cheryl Bannister start- ed with crayons but now works in de- tailed watercolours. The Ajax resident says from a very early age her crayons and colouring books were her most prized posses- sions. After a 36-year art career with Bell Canada, Bannister has been focusing on her painting. She has a preference for cats and people-related pictures. Her works are on display at the Pickering Nuclear Information Centre until April 24. Visitors are welcome during regular hours, Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The centre is on Montgomery Park Road at the foot of Brock Road. Bannister exhibit in Pickering Elliot Lake Retirement Living an incredible place…an exceptional price! 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Some struggle to their seats with canes and most have grey or white hair, but there is an air of youthful banter. This is what the Ajax Seniors’ Friendship Club is all about, according to president Keith Miller. “It is just to get people out,” he said. “They like to have a chat, get together.” Each week, 40 to 50 seniors gather for talks and presentations about everything under the sun, from local wineries to the War of 1812, the subjects cover a lot of ground. The Club has been meeting for the past 10 or 15 years according to Mr. Miller, who is 83 years old. For many, it is a much-anticipated part of their week. The Feb. 28 discussion was about chiropractic care. Dr. Michael Coulas spoke about osteoporosis, what he calls the silent killer, and how to keep bones healthy. “I speak to a lot of groups,” Dr. Coulas said. “This is a friendship group and they are my favourite kind because we all need more friends. It is crucial we mingle with other people.” From the front row a comical Roger Chittenden, a young 96, answered each of the doctor’s questions. “My doctor says, ‘whatever you are doing keep doing it.’” he said. What he is doing, Mr. Chittenden said, is getting out and spending time with friends. “I like coming here because I live alone,” he said. “I need the stimulation of meeting people.” The club is a big part of what keeps Mr. Chittenden ticking, he said. “It is wonderful; this is one of my must sees, this club,” Mr. Chittenden said. “The thing about being old that is the most difficult is loneliness. The group helps enormously and I take the trouble to get here.” The Ajax Seniors’ Friendship Club’s Tuesday morning discussion group meets at 9:30 a.m. and all are welcome. Friendship club a place to meet, share a laugh Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Ajax Seniors’ Friendship Club Tuesday Morning Discussion Group members, from left, John Hillman, Roger Chittenden and Bill Pilling, chuckle during a discussion by visiting chiropractor Dr. Michael Coulas at the St. Andrew’s Community Centre. Not all vintages, even in the red variety, are alike “Oh my aching head! Why did I drink so much last night?” That’s a question many people ask throughout the year. Some headaches will re- sult from too many marti- nis, beers or scotch-and- sodas. That’s a hang-over. But you’ve magnified the odds of a blistering headache if you recklessly imbibed in too much red wine. What is it about red w ine that carries such a blow to the head? Recently I spent an eve- ning with friends, includ- ing dinner and wine. “Should I order red or white wine?” I asked. One of the females re- plied, “Red wine gives me a headache.” This made the choice easy, a Chardonnay. Few dispute that the red wine headache (RWH) is a reality. But the causes of it are as varied as the cure for hiccups. Some point a finger at the sulfites that occur nat- urally during fermenta- tion. In fact, wine makers often add more as a pre- servative. But the theory that sulfites are to blame has been debunked in re- cent times. Studies show that one percent of the population is allergic to sulfites. This means they lack the diges- tive enzyme that handles the processing of sulfites present in many foods. But did my friend have a sulfite allergy? It’s highly unlikely, as she was able to drink two glasses of Chardon- nay without any reaction. And white wines often contain more sulfites than red wine. Moreover, she ate meat and cheese that evening and both contain sulfites. Dr. Fred Freitag, of the Diamond Headache Clinic in Chicago says, “Sulfites can cause an allergic reac- tion, but they give head- aches only to asthmatics. “The more common reaction to sulfites is a breathing problem.” ‘The Harvard Medical Letter’ points its finger at tannins as a possible cause. Tannins, present in grape skins, give red wine its distinctive pleasant and slightly bitter flavour. Stud- ies show that tannins trig- ger blood platelets to re- lease serotonin. Increased amounts of serotonin can cause headaches. But this cause can also be shot down in flames. Foods such as soy, tea and chocolate also contain tan- nins and I’ve never heard of a chocolate headache. Then there’s the hista- mine theory. White wine is made from the grape’s juice while red w ine uses the entire grape. Grape skin contains hista- mine and red wine has up to 200 times more hista- mine than white wine. But alas, the French who know their wines cast doubt on this theory. French researchers re- port in the ‘Journal of Al- lergy and Clinical Immu- nology’ that people exhib- ited no difference in reac- tion to wines with either a high or low histamine content. So what should my friend do so she can enjoy red wine with others? Dr. Freitag, also a suffer- er of red wine headache, offers a solution. He reports he can drink some reds and not others. For instance, he’s able to imbibe almost every California wine, but only certain wines from France. But he adds, some of his patients can only drink French reds! So if you suf- fer from RWH so much for that theory. ‘The Harvard Health Letter’ suggests that if tan- nins are the culprit, you should try a wine with a lower tannin content such as Beaujolais instead of Cabernet Sauvignon. Other experts speculate that many people today are drinking young Cali- fornia red wines, having heard of the health ben- efits of this nectar. Yo ung wines tend to have more of the sub- stances that cause head- aches but some of these become inert with age. The answer, they say then, is to drink older wines to reduce the risk of exposure to RWH. As I write this column I feel a throbbing headache coming on without even smelling a glass of wine. I’m frustrated that after hours of research I still can’t find a definite cause of red wine headache. But one expert did offer a practical solution. “Try half a glass of red and wait 15 minutes.” he said. “If the head remains free of pain the wine passes the test.” To o bad I don’t suffer from RWH. What better way to spend an evening of research, experimenting with one w ine after another? To ronto physician Dr. Gif- ford-Jones has offered medi- cal advice and opinions for decades in his syndicated column. 5050++50+ SHOWSHOW 3rd Annual 2 days of fun! 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Join the Rouge Hill seniors for some fun and games ADVERTORIAL Regency Gardens will offer residents the option of flexible lifestyle packages, which are above and beyond the property’s standard service packages. Services such as housekeeping and laundry help, daily personal care and medication monitoring by qualified on-site nurses may be engaged as the residents' needs change. All customized packages are geared to maximize independence and nurture emotional and physical well being. One of Regency Gardens' biggest draws will be its on-site, state-of-the-art wellness centre, which will be home to such professionals as massage therapists, dietitians, physical therapists, podiatrists, alternative medicine practitioners, and even a full range of spa personnel. This is where residents can take advantage of specialized exercise programs, medical services or pampering options such as hairdressing, manicures, pedicures, facials and more. Complete property layouts, suite plans, decorating finishes and pre-sale opportunities at introductory prices are now available at Regency Gardens' Presentation Centre, located in the Northumberland Mall, beside the A&P store. The Centre is open daily Monday to Wednesday & Fridays 10:00 to 5:00, Thursdays 10:00 to 8:00, Saturdays 11:00 to 5:00 and Sundays from 12:00 to 3:00, with no appointment needed. Sales Manager Ann Marie Summers will be available to explain the many features of the various suites and flexible service packages that the property offers. For further information, call toll-free at (1-877) 372-1150, locally at (905) 372-1150, or e-mail regencygardens@bellnet.ca Presentation Centre open daily in Northumberland Mall Regency Gardens is where Health & Wellness will be well done Customized lifestyle packages will enable residents to live life “their way” Regency Gardens will feature an inviting dining room offering a variety of delicious 3 course meals daily. Offering breakfast, lunch and dinner 7 days a week and delicious weekend brunches on Sunday, the menu will include a variety of heart healthy and many other dietary options. The dining room will be available for guests of the residents to enjoy as well. At Regency Gardens, fine dining will be a matter of course Regency Gardens breaks ground with breakthrough approach to retirement living in Cobourg Regency Gardens 240 Chapel Street (at Darcy), Cobourg Presentation Centre now open in the Northumberland Mall (905) 372-1150 regencygardens@bellnet.ca Services and features include: •Choice of beautifully appointed 1 or 2 bedroom suites •State-of-the-art kitchens & bathrooms and bright, spacious living rooms •On-premise wellness centre,dining room,movie theatre,library, games room and gym •Flexible housekeeping and a variety of personal care packages •24 hour security & emergency response •Complimentary shuttle bus to surrounding areas •On-site parking Construction of Cobourg's new 4 storey retirement community has begun on Chapel Street. Located just minutes from downtown Cobourg, Regency Gardens will be surrounded by carefully landscaped grounds complete with outdoor terraces, winding walkways and protected interior courtyards. Well appointed 1 and 2 bedroom suites will feature state-of-the-art kitchens and bathrooms and bright, spacious living rooms. But perhaps most innovative about this community is its approach to retirement living. “This is a community that has been specifically designed to foster independent living and encourage physical and emotional wellness,” states Susan Radun, Director of Design Services for Retirement Life Communities, the builders behind this project and 6 other retirement properties across Canada. “Our communities provide residents with all kinds of flexible lifestyle options; it is the resident's choice as to how little or how much he or she wishes to become involved.” Physical and emotional wellness are catered to with such on-site facilities as a crafts & games room, movie screening room, library, gym, dining room, a fully staffed wellness centre and a calendar that's chock full of organized social activities. For those residents who prefer to venture off the property, a complimentary shuttle bus is available for trips to nearby destinations. “These amenities, when coupled with our customized lifestyle packages, help nurture the soul, celebrate independence and promote individuality,” adds Radun. Regency Gardens will also focus on including family members, friends and the surrounding community into its residents' daily lives – in much the same manner that all other Retirement Life Communities properties do so successfully. Further information about Regency Gardens' 1 and 2 bedroom suites can be obtained by contacting Ann Marie Summers, Sales Manager for the project locally at (905) 372-1150, toll-free at 1-877-372-1150, by e-mailing regencygardens@bellnet.ca, or simply by visiting the Presentation Centre which is open daily in the Northumberland Mall. durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 10 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, March 5, 2006 www.clearyhomes.com *Limited time - see sales representative for details • Easy access to 401 (minutes away) • Walkout & Pond lots • 2”x6” construction • Round Corners & decorative arches Sales Offi ce Hours: Mon. - Thurs. 1-6pm Sat. - Sun & Holid Sales Offi ce (905) 571-0020 or call for appointment Linda Currie** or Judi Staples* (905) 720-2004 or 1-800-810-2842 Carrier of The Week If you did not receive your News Advertiser/flyers OR you are interested in a paper route call Circulation at (905) 683-5117. 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The adult members, includ- ing Ajax and Pickering resi- dents, have abilities ranging from beginner to master carver. Members share their knowledge and technical skills and will gladly assist any new members in getting started. Admission to the show, which runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., is free. Many vendors will be on hand for those looking to buy a tool or different woods and patterns. The pavilion is at 589 Water St., near the Whitby lakeshore. For further information, visit brooklinwoodcarvers. ne1.net or e-mail Randy Pater at gwriderRP@yahoo. ca. Carvers host visiting clubs NEWS ADVERTISER There’s lots more news online at durhamregion.com ! " --+2.)'/& "&++( / ( '- 1$*0$ $./ +-+*/+ */ -'+ &+*$ --+2.)'/& "&++( $/$-!+-+0%& &$)+*% # ./ *'/ $/$-!+-+0%& */ -'+ &+*$ /-$*%/&$*'*%$ -*'*% , "'/'$.Results Today Skills for Tomorrow • Diagnostic assessments • Individualized programs • Ontario Certifi ed Teachers • Grades 1 and up NOW OPEN IN WHITBY! 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It is an opportunity to celebrate the strengths and determine what additional steps can be taken to strengthen the weaknesses. Assess study habits and home environment Many parents start the school year with strict schedules for homework. By March, extracurricular and family activities make these schedules difficult to follow. This is a good time for children and their parents to take a good look at how, where and when homework is being done. Is enough time being spent on homework or is it squeezed in between other activities? Is it a priority or an afterthought? Parents need to consider their role in homework completion. Are you helping to maintain a quiet environment? Have you made sure your child has an adequate workspace and the tools to work with? Does your child have the necessary study skills to be successful? Report Cards = Opportunities Help your child set goals Like adults, children feel successful when they achieve their goals. Sit with your child and read the report card together. Celebrate success with your child. Listen to your child’s comments about the weaker areas. Ask about what he or she would like to see on the next report card. Then, help your child to set some clear, achievable, short-term goals. Make sure the goals are specific. For example, getting an A in English or math is too vague, too far away and possibly not reasonable. Encourage your child to work in small steps. Improving paragraph writing for the next assignment or mastering three more multiplication tables are examples of short-term goals. Once the goals are determined, the next step is making a plan to achieve them. An important part of this step is talking to the teacher. Schedule a meeting with you, your child and the teacher. Ask for specific details. For example, “What skills does my child need to develop in order to write better paragraphs? Are there any academic skill gaps that need to be addressed? Can you suggest a strategy we can work on together to improve success?” Make sure your child is part of this conversation. Remember the power of praise Parents should be their child’s greatest cheerleader. Make sure your child knows that you believe in him or her. Acknowledge all of the special skills and qualities that make your child unique. Find ways to honestly praise your child for things both great and small. Small steps are the beginning of big gains. “I really likes your positive attitude when you edited your story.” “Thank you for helping clear the table.” “Your handwriting is really improving!” “I like the way you created a schedule to share the computer with your brother.” A good report card doesn’t happen in isolation. It’s a team effort involving parents, children and teachers. Working as a team allows your child to strive for the best he or she can do without undue pressure or fear of failing. 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Nominations accepted until end of month DURHAM — N ominations are now being accepted for this year’s Women of Distinction Awards by the YWCA Durham. “We are very excited at this op- portunity to recognize the signifi- cant contributions demonstrated by women in Durham Region,” says Eva Martin Blythe, executive director at the YWCA Durham. “YWCA Durham is a turning point for women, an organization that em- powers women to make significant changes in their lives.” Up to seven Awards of Distinc- tion will be presented to women and young women (ages 16 to 24) who have shown leadership quali- ties through their achievements as individuals, members of their com- munities and role models for oth- ers. Nominations should be sent to Eva Reti, who can be contact- ed at 905-723-2538, ext. 207 or wod@ywcadurham.org. The last day to nominate is March 31 at 4 p.m. The cost to nominate is $60, which includes the nominee’s ticket to the Women of Distinction Gala. Also, as nominator, you and your nominee are invited to attend the Nominees’ Tea. The nominations will be judged by a selection committee made up of women from across Durham Region. This committee will consider only the information provided on the nomination form and the support- ing documentation that is submitted for each nominee. O nly women are eligible and no woman may nominate herself. The Nominees’ Tea will be held on April 11 at the YWCA Adelaide House, Simcoe and McGrigor streets, in Oshawa. The Women of Distinction Gala will be held May 11 at the Deer Creek Golf and Banquet Facility in Ajax. To purchase tickets, call 905-723- 2538 ext 207. The cost is $85 before March 31, $95 after that. For sponsorship information, call Darla Price at 905-424-4232. Y WCA seeking distinctive Durham women for awards newsdurhamregion.com searchkeyword: womendistinction2006 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, March 5, 2006 PAGE 15 A/Pdurhamregion.com SPORTS sportsdurhamregion.com THIS WEEKEND The Durham West Shooting Stars host the Special Olympics Rhythmic Gymnastics/Martial Gym Competition at Alexander Graham Bell Public School in Ajax, from 9:30 to 3 p.m. today (Sunday). Tr ojans — the second coming Pickering High boys earn a top seed at provincial showcase By Al Rivett Sports Editor AJAX — The Pickering High School Trojans senior boys’ bas- ketball team definitely earned a measure of respect coming into the provincial championships, which begin Monday in Kitchener-Water- loo. The Durham Region champion Trojans (45-6 overall, 14-0 league) were bestowed the second seed in the 16-team Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) ‘AAAA’ championships March 6 to 8. And, for one, longtime coach Ron Parfitt was unfazed by his team’s lofty seeding. “Does it surprise me? No. Every- body else that’s there at the tour- nament seeded in the top seven or eight we’ve beaten -- except for the number-one seed (Henry Carr Crusaders, the Toronto Catholic champs),” says Parfitt. Parfitt poured over the list of the top teams at the 2006 OFSAA show- case, noting the Trojans split games with Mother Teresa (No. 3 seed, To ronto Catholic runners-up) and have beaten (No. 5, Toronto) West Hill, (No. 6) Kitchener-Waterloo and (No. 7) St. Mary’s from Hamilton at various tournaments this season. The Trojans kick off their OFSAA title pursuit against 12th-seeded London Oakridge Oaks on Monday at 4 p.m. at Kitchener’s RIM Park. If Pickering wins, they’ll play the loser of the game between the West Hill Warriors and 15th-seed Grand River Renegades in the second round on Tuesday afternoon. Parfitt admits the No. 2 seeding may be a double-edged sword for the Trojans, who’ve never been seeded that high in the school’s history at OFSAA basketball. He’s aware the Trojans will be a target for an upset-seeking lower seed. The high seeding “might be (a source of) intimidation, but we don’t have a big enough name to have that work for us,” says Parfitt. “If you’re playing a low seed and lose then you probably shouldn’t have been seeded that high. But, that’s not to say there are not upsets. There are always upsets, but it bet- ter not be us.” The Trojans emerged unscathed from Lake Ontario Secondary School Athletics (LOSSA) play this year, compiling a perfect 15-0 re- cord in league and playoff action, including a 66-36 thumping of the Pine Ridge Secondary School Pumas of Pickering in the champi- onship game on Tuesday. The test for the Trojans, explains Parfitt, has come through high-level tournaments played against many of the best squads in the province. And, Pickering High has more than held its own. In fact, the Trojans won championships at the Centen- nial Colts Classic (defeated Laurier 75-49 in final), the Monarchs Clas- sic at St. Mary Catholic Second- ary School in Pickering (defeated Va ughan Road Academy 74-66 in final), the Pinky Lewis Tournament in Hamilton (defeated Loyola 71-73 in final), as well as finalists at the Court Heinbuch Classic in Waterloo (lost 55-38 to Emery). They were semifinalists at several other tour- naments. “The idea was to play in tour- naments. At OFSAA you have to play that style of basketball, so that’s what we’ve tried to do this year,” says Parfitt, who’s assisted on the bench by one-time national player and Pickering High alumnus Kirk Salesman, Marc Picard and David Joseph. The Trojans will go into OFSAA with an experienced roster that’s been to the OFSAA tournament be- fore, so they’ll have a better under- standing of what it takes to compete, and win, at the elite tournament. “The first seven guys have all been to OFSAA. They know what’s expected. We lost a tight one in overtime last year, so mentally they’ll be ready to play.” Parfitt says the Trojans will live or die with its defensive play. Lead- ing the way is starting point guard Stephen Lopez, who’s an all-GTA all-star this season. “He’s got to do a good job and not get into foul trouble,” says Parfitt. The Trojans also rely on the de- fensive prowess of forwards Lyndon Rainford and Damion Davis and guard Devoe Joseph. “Those four (including Lopez) have to do an excellent job on de- fence, putting pressure on the ball. We’re small, so (Joseph and Lopez) have to help to prevent our big guys from being overmatched on de- fence,” he says. On offence, provincial team play- er Joseph and Marcus Wong will be counted on to shoot the ball well, while the team will also look to the inside presence of Tim Cozier and Sephton Spence to rebound at both ends of the court. The team’s stifling defensive play leads to points in transition on the fast break -- something his Trojans have been able to exploit to a high degree this season, says Parfitt, not- ing, “everything we do is based on defence.” If there’s one area of concern, says Parfitt, it’s his team’s vulner- ability to emotional meltdowns. He adds, however, that as the season has progressed, it’s become less and less of a worry. “Mentally and emotionally, if we stay focused and don’t lose our cool, we can beat anyone there. “We’ve talked and spend an inor- dinate amount of time focusing on this. Hopefully they know they can pull it together. We’ve had very few problems that way,” he says, adding that the team’s collective maturity has vastly improved since the start of the season. OFSAA NOTES: For the first time in five years, the Eastern Com- merce Saints of Toronto won’t be competing for a championship... The Trojans have won the LOSSA ‘AAAA’ basketball title three of the past four years... The Trojans lost to top-seeded Henry Carr Crusaders 73-64 in the quarter-finals of the Southern Ontario Shootout Tour- nament in Hamilton in December. Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Pickering High Trojans’ Devoe Joseph, right, cuts to the basket with St. Mary Catholic Secondary School Monarchs’ Ryan Lerma in pursuit during recent Durham Region senior semifinal basketball action. Joseph, a provincial team player, will be counted on heavily for his defence and shooting prowess at the provincial championships, which open Monday in Kitchener-Waterloo. THE TEAMS in order of seeding 1. Father Henry Carr Crusaders (Toronto) 2. Pickering High School Trojans (Ajax) 3. Mother Teresa Titans (Scarborough) 4. Notre Dame Fighting Irish (Welland) 5. West Hill Warriors (Toronto) 6. Waterloo Raiders (Kitchener) 7. S t. Mary’s Crusaders (Hamilton) 8. Northern Red Knights (Toronto) 9. Bayview Bengals (Richmond Hill) 10. St. Michael’s Blue Raiders (Toronto) 11. Loyola Warriors (Mississauga) 12. Oakridge Oaks (London) 13. Ascension of Our Lord Eagles (Mississauga) 14. Sir Robert Borden Bengals (Ottawa) 15. Grand River Renegades (Kitch- ener) 16. St. Anne Saints (Tecumseh) PICKERING HIGH 00. Devoe Joseph, Gr. 11, G, 6-foot-3 1. Jamal Beckles Ford, Gr. 11, F, 6-foot-5 3. Ryan Sheppard, Gr. 12, G, 5-foot-9 5. Stephen Lopez, Gr. 12, G, 6-foot-2 11. Lyndon Rainford, Gr. 12, F, 6-foot-2 12. Andrew Noble, Gr. 11, G, 5-foot-10 13. Tim Cozier, Gr. 12, F, 6-foot-2 14. Tristan Beadle, Gr. 11, G, 5-foot-10 15. Damion Davis, Gr. 12, F, 6-foot-2 20. Afras Khattak, Gr. 11, F, 6-foot-2 22. Marcus Wong, Gr. 12, G, 6-foot-2 23. Brandon Thomas James, Gr. 12, F, 6-foot-4 24. Justin Wiltshire, Gr. 11, C, 6-foot-4 25. Phil Isaacs, Gr. 11, F, 6-foot-4 30. Adam Brown, Gr. 12, G, 6-foot 32. Sephton Spence, Gr. 12, F, 6-foot-4 Coaches: Ron Parfitt, Kirk Salesman, Marc Picard, David Joseph. "OYS @!!!! #HAMPIONSHIP THE GAMES • Monday, Pickering High Trojans vs. Oakridge Oaks, RIM Park #2, Kitch- ener-Waterloo. • If Trojans win, they play loser of West Hill Warriors vs. Grand River Renegades Tuesday afternoon. If they lose, Trojans play winner of the West Hill-Grand River on Tuesday. TORONTO OSHAWA401 Kingston Rd. (Hwy. 2) Picov Downs AJAX DOWNS Alexander’s CrossingNGRAND OPENING Thursday, March 9th AJAX DOWNS Invites you to join us for horse betting on major race tracks. 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Continues in Store durhamregion.comP PAGE 16 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, March 5, 2006 First time in 25-year history of tours that it’s co-ed By Al Rivett Sports Editor PICKERING — Yo u could call this year’s Dunbarton High School rugby tour of the UK the beginning of a new co-ed era. The rugby players at the Pickering school -- for the first time in the 25-year history of the UK tours -- are being joined by the varsity girls’ field hockey team for the 15-day, four-stop tour of England and Wales, with the 61-member contingent de- parting from Toronto on Mon- day, March 6. “It’s normally just been rugby, but Broxbourne (school in Eng- land) came over with their girls’ field hockey team last year, so we thought we’ll try the same thing this year,” says Spartans’ rugby coach Terry Fallis, who’ll be on his sixth UK tour with Dunbar- ton. There’s something familiar and something new on the tour schedule this year, says Fallis. The Dunbarton contingent will meet up again with old friends at Broxbourne -- where the rugby exchanges between the two schools originated 25 years ago. They’ll also travel to Brecon school in Wales, which has also been a staple on the Dunbarton rugby tour for many years. New, however, is a visit to St. George’s school in Harpenden, which is situated north of Lon- don. There, the Spartans will un- dergo a training session with the team as well as games against St. George’s. The highlight of the St. George’s leg of the tour is a training session with the Saracens Rugby Club on the morning of March 9. Play- ing in the premiership of English Rugby, the Saracens will provide several coaches and players to the training session. Also new on the itinerary are visits to Ashton School and Dixie Grammar School in Birmingham, England. There, the rugby teams will train and play against Ashton, while the Spartans 16-member field hockey squad will travel to Dixie for training sessions and games. While rugby and field hockey are the focus, there is plenty of sightseeing planned, says Fal- lis. The Canadian entourage will tour Cardiff, Wales, and Birming- ham and, of course, London, with stops at many of the histori- cal sites, including Buckingham Palace and Trafalgar Square. In preparation for the tour, Fallis says the rugby and field hockey squads have been train- ing indoors over the past several months. While he recognizes it will be a rough transition for the players, he’s confident they’ll rise to the challenge. “It will be tough for our guys as we haven’t been on a field. To start out is tough, but once they get going, they’ll be OK,” he says. The tour is a “good pre-sea- son buildup” for the upcoming spring high school rugby season, he adds. The Dunbarton teams arrive back in Toronto March 20. Dunbarton ready for UK rugby, field hockey trip A.J. 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