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City says Bill 27
rules out application
for Greenwood
development
By Danielle Milley
Staff Writer
PICKERING –A developer wanti-
ng to build nearly 400 homes in
Greenwood has filed an appeal
with the Ontario Municipal
Board over Pickering's refusal to
deal with its application.
Berrywoods Farm Inc., also
known as Tribute Homes/Run-
nymede Development Corpora-
tion, filed applications with the
City March 19 to amend a zoning
bylaw and to request approval of
a draft plan of a subdivision to
build 381 homes in the hamlet of
Greenwood, in northeast Picker-
ing.
The appeal was filed with the
OMB July 4 by Berrywoods
Farm's planning consultants
Walker, Nott, Dragicevic Associ-
ates Ltd.
"Please accept this letter as
our formal appeal... from the
City of Pickering's refusal to
adopt request amendments to
zoning bylaw No. 3037 within 90
days of receipt of an applica-
tion," the letter reads.
Neil Carroll, director of plan-
ning with the City, said Picker-
ing did not hold a public meeting
on the application within 45
days or make a decision on the
subdivision in 90 days because it
felt the submission fell under the
Province's Greenbelt Protection
Act (Bill 27).
"This application is impacted
by Bill 27. In our view that Bill 27
establishes a one-year moratori-
um on development applica-
tions that would change land to
urban use," Mr. Carroll said. "It is
our opinion that the Berrywoods
application does propose to ex-
pand the urban settlement
area."
Bill 27, which established a
greenbelt study area and placed
a one-year moratorium on land
use planning changes outside an
urban settlement area, was first
introduced in December, but did
Hospital funding
below expectations
for Rouge system
By Danielle Milley
Staff Writer
AJAX –It wasn't as much as
hospital officials were hoping for,
but the Rouge Valley Health Sys-
tem is getting an extra $3 million
this year.
The Ministry of Health an-
nounced earlier this week an ad-
ditional $469.5 million to operate
Ontario's hospitals in the 2004/05
fiscal year.
The details of the funding have
yet to be released, but the addi-
tional money represents a 1.6-per
cent increase over Rouge Valley's
base budget of $184 million for
2003/04. In its budget planning
process the hospital had esti-
mated a 2.5 per cent increase.
"Our costs go up every year so
certainly we were counting on
getting the money and we are a
little disappointed we didn't get
what we were expecting," said
Carmen Salmon, Rouge Valley's
vice-president of clinical pro-
grams and services and acting
chief executive officer (Hume
Mar tin is on vacation).
Ms. Salmon was not sure how
the funding would affect the
Centenary or the Ajax and Pick-
ering sites.
"The government has not yet
released all the details of the al-
locations," she said. "It's still too
early to talk about how (the) an-
nouncement may impact our
hospitals."
The hospital reports that each
year its real costs, including
drugs, utilities, supplies and
salaries, increase by approxi-
Not quite enough
Appealing
to a higher
power
✦See Budget page 2
✦See Bill page 2
AJAX –Two brothers from Scarbor-
ough have been arrested in connec-
tion with day-time armed robberies in
which store clerks were threatened
with a gun and other weapons.
Durham Regional Police arrested
one suspect in the presence of his pro-
bation officer Thursday, then picked
up his brother at a Scarborough
apartment hours later after executing
a search warrant.
The two men are accused of using a
pellet gun, a hammer and a knife in
the commission of two robberies on
Harwood Avenue in Ajax on Tuesday
and Wednesday last week. In the first
instance, two suspects robbed a Sub-
way sandwich shop of a small amount
of cash around 2:10 p.m. Tuesday. A
similar robbery occurred at a Har-
wood Avenue convenience store
around noon Wednesday, police said.
On Thursday around 2:30 p.m. offi-
cers arrested an 18-year-old man dur-
ing a meeting with his probation offi-
cer on Kingston Road in Pickering.
Police obtained a search warrant for
the Scarborough residence the two
suspects share and executed it during
the early morning hours of July 30, ar-
resting a 20-year-old man.
Stuart Davie and Howard Davie, of
Lawrence Avenue East, are each
charged with two counts of robbery;
using an imitation gun during the
commission of an offence; wearing a
disguise with intent; possession of
dangerous weapons; possession of
property obtained by crime and pos-
session of a controlled substance.
Stuart Davie is also charged with four
counts of breach of probation, while
Howard Davie faces one additional
charge of possession of a controlled
substance.
not become law until June. Mr. Car-
roll said the City felt in light of Bill 27
getting first reading, the application
couldn't be processed.
He believes Berrywoods' argu-
ment is that the application isn't
covered by Bill 27. Tribute Homes
would not comment on the appeal.
"We feel it is inappropriate to com-
ment while we have something be-
fore the OMB," said Jeff Brandwein,
vice-president of customer service
with Tribute Homes.
The appeal is also regarding an
application made to amend the
Durham Region Official Plan.
The Region began to process the
application and held a public meet-
ing in May, but now that the Green-
belt Protection Act has passed it
has stopped processing the applica-
tion.
"As a result of the moratorium we
are not processing the application,"
said Jim Blair, director of current op-
erations at the Region. "Now we
can't do anything more because Bill
27 came into effect."
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Ms. Salmon said the hospital's
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prove efficiency and meet budget
targets - last year the hospital was
even able to achieve a small surplus.
"It's always a work in progress. I
think we do a very good job in being
efficient and still providing the best
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she said.
Ms. Salmon said she didn't believe
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more announcements of increases to
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"That's why the details are impor-
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Wet weather hitting
seasonal businesses
By Shelley Jordan
Staff Writer
DURHAM –Mother Nature is
spanking the Region's tourism in-
dustry with cloudy, rainy weather.
While Environment Canada is
saying the actual precipitation is
close to normal for this time of
year, the pattern of rainfall is a bit
different.
"The ground isn't getting a
chance to dry because we haven't
had many days without rain," said
Denis Paquette, a meteorologist
with Environment Canada.
He said the area around Os-
hawa is on schedule, receiving
36.9 mm of rain up to July 20, com-
pared to the average mean of 67.3
mm for the entire month. But
rather than moderate rainfall fol-
lowed by days of sunshine, the
area is receiving large storms fol-
lowed by lighter, frequent rain
and few sunny days.
"The amount of rain varies
across the area, though, because
summer storms are often convec-
tive, meaning some areas could
be getting more rain than others,"
said Mr. Paquette.
Convective rainfall is similar to
putting pots of water on all four
burners of a stove, each at differ-
ent temperatures. Moisture will
rise at different rates, and there-
fore, when condensation occurs,
the droplets will be more abun-
dant over some pots than others.
Cullen Gardens near Whitby
opened a new restaurant onsite
this summer, allowing visitors a
dry place to camp until rain-
storms pass by.
"People are realizing the show-
ers aren't lasting that long," said
Debbie Lodge, marketing director
for Cullen Gardens. "We had Pop
Star Idol here and saw more than
1,000 people here over the week-
end, but some people do stay
away, and a few tours have can-
celled, but overall, numbers are
up slightly over last year."
Marisa Carpino, supervisor of
culture and recreation for the City
of Pickering, said weather has not
been a factor at the Pickering Mu-
seum Village.
"We're experiencing the same
traffic as usual," she said. "(Last)
Sunday was sold out and there
was a forecast for rain."
Even though some areas are
faring better than others, reduced
numbers at tourist destinations
may be costing local businesses.
Ron Hooper, chairman of the
Business Improvement Associa-
tion of Bowmanville, said there
are a few factors that may be con-
tributing to reduced tourism. He
said gas prices could be keeping
people home, and large storms
have caused interruptions.
"We've been having problems
with utility services," said Mr.
Hooper. "The power was knocked
out in the downtown core during
the last two storms, around the
supper hour, and that affected
restaurants. If there's a problem
with utilities services, that needs
to be looked into."
Mr. Hooper said the weather
prompted the Municipality to
move the street revitalization pro-
gram from July to August.
"If we are having a slow July, the
(program) could impact us in Au-
gust," he said. "I have people call-
ing me asking when they're going
to start."
Mr. Hooper remains optimistic
about the ability of towns along
Hwy. 2 to lure tourists into the
area. Paired with downtown festi-
vals and evening outdoor con-
certs that prompt window shop-
ping, he said he suspects people
will continue to be interested in
shopping.
"You see it when we have a nice
day on the weekend," he said.
"People will suddenly decide to go
shopping after a week of rainy
weather."
Those hoping for better weath-
er can expect cooler, sunny days
for the Region over the next week.
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The society is holding a fund-
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Tuesday, Aug. 31.
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cart, tournament pack, use of the
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dinner. The event also features a
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Over the next couple of months,
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will start to feel the familiar discomfort
that comes with opening books,
dusting off binders and resurrecting
backpacks relegated months ago to
the back of the closet. Invariably the
pain goes away after a few good test
scores but for some it can signal a
growing and avoidable problem.
“Once thought to be uncommon the
opposite is actually true,” says Tom
Carter, Clinic Manager at the CBI
Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation Centre
in Ontario. “Back pain in children and
adolescents is very common and
backpacks that become loaded with
heavy books are often blamed.”
Children and teenagers are
particularly vulnerable to injury. They
are growing and developing, and
harmful or unnecessary strain on their
bodies can affect their health, long
term.
Students can reduce strain by using
and fitting a backpack that works for
them rather than against them. The
Canadian Physiotherapy Association
(CPA) recommends the selection and
use of backpacks with the following
features:
• The backpack should be fit to the
person, not the person to the
backpack. When choosing a
backpack, it should not be oversized.
The shoulder straps should fit
comfortably and not dig in to the
shoulders, allowing the arms to move
freely; the bottom of the pack should
rest in the contour of the lower back;
and the pack should “sit” evenly in the
middle of the back, not “sag down”
toward the buttocks.
• Choose a padded back to reduce
pressure and prevent the pack1s
contents from digging into the back.
Padded, contoured, shoulder and chest
straps (2 inches wide) will reduce
pressure and balance the weight. The
shoulder straps should be adjusted so
the bottom of the pack sits two inches
above the waist.
• Waist belt or hip strap will distribute
some of the load to the pelvis. The waist
belt sends the weight of the pack down
through the legs, which are more used to
carrying weight; and it will maintain the
central position keeping the pack closer
to the back.
Liz Harrison, Director and Professor at
the School of Physical Therapy, University
of Saskatchewan says, “It’s important for
children to recognize the impact of
excessive loading of the spine at an
early age in order to prevent
current pain and future back
problems.”
CPA recommends the following tips
for safe backpack use:
• Centre the backpack between the
shoulder blades using both
shoulder straps.
• The use of both shoulder straps
to help distribute the weight of the
pack evenly will promote a more
normal posture. Using only one
strap loads the entire weight of the
bag over one shoulder, resulting in
back pain and strain to the neck
and shoulders. Leaning forward may affect
the natural curve in the lower back, and
increase the curve of the upper back and
shoulders.
• Try to maintain a good posture at all times,
standing tall with your head and neck
aligned with your shoulders. Keeping your
shoulders pulled gently back and down, will
help. Also try not to slouch whether sitting or
standing, this can lead to faulty posture and
weakened muscles contributing to spinal
pain.
More information on backpacks and proper
stretching exercises can be found at
www.physiotherapy.ca/informationsheets.htm
The Canadian Physiotherapy Association
(CPA) is the voluntary organization
representing close to 10,000 members and
students across the country. CPA’s mission is
to provide leadership and direction to the
physiotherapy profession, foster excellence
in practice, education and research and
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Physiotherapists advise school kids to lighten up!
1550 Kingston Rd.
(BN Natural Foods)
Call today for an Appointment
(905) 837-6627Karen Steward
R.N.C.P., C.N.P.
Take Back Your Health Today
220 Food Test
(no needles)
Mineral Analysis
Body Analysis
Detoxify & Cleanse
Accurate Lab tests
Great Food
Menu Plans
Allergy, Detox &
Weight Control Clinic
Ages 4 to 100
Single appointment and/or 5-step program
TO ADVERTISE IN THE HEALTH & WELLNESS FEATURE
CONTACT MARILYN BROPHY AT 905-683-5110
“I’ve done just about every diet program out
there and none of them gave me the support
that Herbal Magic did. Herbal Magic has given
me a new outlook on life. I have more energy,
self confidence, and I feel that I can do
anything! I loved the program so much that I
bought my own franchise. If I can do it, anyone
can!”
Michelle lost
31 lbs. and 37 inches!
YOU CAN TOO!
This Summer you
can make a difference!BeforeBefore
905-420-0003
Pickering
1163 Kingston Rd.
905-831-1280
Pickering
1235 Bayly St.
Over the next couple of months,
millions of Canadian school children
will start to feel the familiar discomfort
that comes with opening books,
dusting off binders and resurrecting
backpacks relegated months ago to
the back of the closet. Invariably the
pain goes away after a few good test
scores but for some it can signal a
growing and avoidable problem.
“Once thought to be uncommon the
opposite is actually true,” says Tom
Carter, Clinic Manager at the CBI
Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation Centre
in Ontario. “Back pain in children and
adolescents is very common and
backpacks that become loaded with
heavy books are often blamed.”
Children and teenagers are
particularly vulnerable to injury. They
are growing and developing, and
harmful or unnecessary strain on their
bodies can affect their health, long
term.
Students can reduce strain by using
and fitting a backpack that works for
them rather than against them. The
Canadian Physiotherapy Association
(CPA) recommends the selection and
use of backpacks with the following
features:
• The backpack should be fit to the
person, not the person to the
backpack. When choosing a
backpack, it should not be oversized.
The shoulder straps should fit
comfortably and not dig in to the
shoulders, allowing the arms to move
freely; the bottom of the pack should
rest in the contour of the lower back;
and the pack should “sit” evenly in the
middle of the back, not “sag down”
toward the buttocks.
• Choose a padded back to reduce
pressure and prevent the pack1s
contents from digging into the back.
Padded, contoured, shoulder and chest
straps (2 inches wide) will reduce
pressure and balance the weight. The
shoulder straps should be adjusted so
the bottom of the pack sits two inches
above the waist.
• Waist belt or hip strap will distribute
some of the load to the pelvis. The waist
belt sends the weight of the pack down
through the legs, which are more used to
carrying weight; and it will maintain the
central position keeping the pack closer
to the back.
Liz Harrison, Director and Professor at
the School of Physical Therapy, University
of Saskatchewan says, “It’s important for
children to recognize the impact of
excessive loading of the spine at an
early age in order to prevent
current pain and future back
problems.”
CPA recommends the following tips
for safe backpack use:
• Centre the backpack between the
shoulder blades using both
shoulder straps.
• The use of both shoulder straps
to help distribute the weight of the
pack evenly will promote a more
normal posture. Using only one
strap loads the entire weight of the
bag over one shoulder, resulting in
back pain and strain to the neck
and shoulders. Leaning forward may affect
the natural curve in the lower back, and
increase the curve of the upper back and
shoulders.
• Try to maintain a good posture at all times,
standing tall with your head and neck
aligned with your shoulders. Keeping your
shoulders pulled gently back and down, will
help. Also try not to slouch whether sitting or
standing, this can lead to faulty posture and
weakened muscles contributing to spinal
pain.
More information on backpacks and proper
stretching exercises can be found at
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The Rhythm Connection, a group whose members hail from across Durham Region, meets
every Wednesday night at Millennium Park at the foot of Liverpool Road in Pickering. Some
of the members are, clockwise from top left, group leader Ron Cross, who plays the djun
drums; Mark (Bono) Starling wears his drum as he plays; the djembe is the most popular
drum, with many members playing; Rufus Glasco peers into the setting sun as he taps out
the rhythm; and Bernie Turkewitsch plays the Conga drums. The Rhythm Connection per-
forms all over southern Ontario.
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Sobering
food for
thought
The need for food bank ever
increasing here in Pickering
A full fridge, stocked shelves and overflowing canisters:
For many city residents, having enough food for
every appetite in the family is a fact of life. Worrying
about where the next meal will come from just doesn’t need
much attention.
But, for many families in Pickering, it’s just not that sim-
ple. While it’s only a matter of weeks until Thanksgiving
weekend, the St. Paul’s-on-the-Hill Food Bank isn’t sure it
will be able to keep its shelves stocked that long. It’s
putting out a call for help, noting it’s in desperate need of
items such as canned fruit, vegetables and tuna, among
other items.
The reason? The food bank’s client list just keeps growing
and donations are on the decline for this time of year.
As the economy enjoys modest growth, as our communi-
ties grow around us, as we enjoy our precious creature com-
forts, it’s understandable that at times we forget there’s an-
other side to city life.
Those in need around us are not always visible on the sur-
face, but make no mistake, many families in Pickering rely
on food banks to keep breakfast, lunch and dinner on the
table.
Over the last few years the trend has been consistent: the
demands on food banks are greater than ever. More clients
means more donations are needed, meaning more appeals
to the public.
Whether it be the loss of a job, change in family situation,
the higher cost of living or anything else, the bottom line is
increasing numbers of people need a hand to get them
through a tough spot.
Making a donation is as simple as making an extra stop
while at your favourite grocery store. Items can be dropped
off at bins in Loblaws, Dominion, Price Chopper and Sobeys
in Pickering; or Sobeys and IGA in Ajax.
So, in the next few days add an item or two to your shop-
ping cart or stop for a moment to check what your cup-
boards can offer. Whether it is canned goods or other non-
perishable items, if everyone does their part, it greatly re-
duces the need.
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SUNDAY, August 1, 2004 ✦ News Advertiser ✦ DAVID STELL, NEWS EDITOR, 905-683-5110 EXT. 249
Editorial
Funding ignores
other child-care
options
To the editor:
Re: 'Child-care funding a good step,'
editorial, July 25.
Yes, this funding is a good step for
those families who choose to put their
children in day care. That is only one
choice, however. There are many other
ways families care for their children,
such as the help of neighbours, grand-
parents or choosing to have a parent
stay home.
The choice to give up a second in-
come in order to have a parent at home
is just as costly, if not more so, than day
care, yet this choice continues to be
completely unrecognized by our govern-
ments.
Not only do these families receive no
funding, but also they are penalized
with the higher taxes needed to pay for
day-care funding, making it increasing-
ly difficult to live on a single income.
Our government has no business de-
ciding which child-care method is
preferable by financially assisting only
one. It is our money, and all families
should be treated fairly and receive the
same funding in order to choose the
child-care arrangement that they deem
best for their children.
Linda Wainwright
Pickering
Sparkly silver heels
have no place at
a construction site
If there is one way to de-femi-
nize, it's by touring a con-
struction site.
After donning scuffed black
work boots, a hard hat, giant
green Metroland jacket and glass-
es, I was led Tuesday on a tour of
the new Durham Region head-
quarters on Rossland Road in
Whitby (you can't miss it - the six-
storey building dwarfs everything
in the mostly flat town).
Shania Twain's 'I Feel Like a
Woman' was definitely not playing
this day. I couldn't wait to put my
sparkly silver heels on after the
dirt- and men-filled trek was over.
The first thing: Mocha-coloured
squishy mud. Everywhere. On the
back of my black dress pants
(smart move to wear those that
day), on my socks, in my boots.
Once inside, the 338,000-sq. ft.
building looks far less complete
than the exterior, a good chunk of
which has bricks and windows.
The floor of council chambers, for
example, was filled with three
inches of water because it's still
lacking a roof.
Concrete and steel support
beams mark every floor. The
lower level (one does not call
them basements any more) was
the only one with drywall. It was
punctuated with an air saw and
dotted with blue, white and yellow
hardhats as men scurried like
ants all over.
The construction boys - all 145
of them - were a whole other facet
of my de-femininity. They gave me
no catcalls, no second looks. Was
it the hardhat? Maybe having
Troy, the project manager, on the
tour was cramping my style.
But really, did I want the calls?
There's a fine line between feeling
degraded and getting a little fe-
male ego boost when you're being
jeered at.
Speaking of jeering, there were
two rooms that our entourage
weren't allowed into. Troy said
there were things inside he'd
"have to speak to the boys about."
He had a little smile on his face
when he said it.
So, boys, what was it? Maybe I
had a lot of competition in the
form of scantily clad pin-up girls.
In the end, a hot tea, some lip-
stick, the aforementioned shoes
and some hair fluffing brought
the girl in me back.
It was all I could do not to
sashay back over there and yell, "I
am woman!"
But, you know, the mud, and
the shoes...
Regional reporter Carly Fos-
ter's column appears every third
Sunday. E-mail cfoster@durham
region.com
'I am woman, hear me roar'
Letters to the Editor
Carly
Foster
s t a f f w r i t e r
Age not always
a reason to throw
aw ay the car keys
By Danielle Milley
Staff Writer
DURHAM –Yo u're driving on a
two-lane rural road stuck behind
a slow driver.
"Hurry up grandpa," you think,
before you even catch a glimpse
of the driver, and when the op-
portunity to pass finally presents
itself you fly by.
Many drivers have experienced
this situation or one similar and
rightly or wrongly, this is the way
some people perceive mature
drivers.
According to the Ministry of
Transportation senior drivers
are involved in fewer collisions
compared to younger drivers,
but they are involved in a larger
number of collisions based on
the number of kilometres they
drive.
In order to help mature drivers
refresh their skills and feel com-
fortable on the road there are
several programs geared specifi-
cally to them.
At Smart Choice driving
school in Oshawa, owner Leo
Jenkins decided to offer the '55
Alive' program two years ago.
"It's a great course for older
people, especially seniors over 65.
What it does is keep them up to
date with what's out there - all
the signs and everything," he ex-
plained.
In the course of teaching the
class and through the extensive
amount of time he spends on the
road as an instructor, Mr. Jenk-
ins has noticed a common prob-
lem.
"The problem I find with most
senior drivers is they don't do
enough looking," he said. "The
next biggest one I try to push in
class is changing lanes - they've
never really learned about the
blind spot."
The program is done in class,
but Mr. Jenkins said he encour-
ages the students to take at least
one in-car lesson.
He said the problem with se-
niors is not that they're necessar-
ily bad drivers, but many of them
have had their licence for 40 or 50
years and driving today is a lot
different than it used to be.
The average age of a senior
taking his class is 75.
"They love it and each one of
them tell me they're going to
come back once a year and take
it again," he said.
The challenge for seniors
comes not only from the changes
in driving over the years, but also
the changes that come as people
get older.
In the years following the age
of 50, some people become hard
of hearing, others need correc-
tive lenses and reflexes may slow
down.
George Hedges, past-presi-
dent of the South Pickering Se-
niors Club, said he doesn't know
anyone personally who has given
up driving because of the
changes that come with age, but
he does know it happens.
"I've heard that so and so gave
up driving because of an ailment
of something," he said. "Most se-
nior citizens are realistic, al-
though not all, and they know
when they're a danger on the
road."
Mr. Hedges said the club does-
n't offer information on driving.
"Driving is a personal thing
and we all think we're the best
driver on the road," he said.
At 75, driving is essential to Mr.
Hedges. He even volunteers to
drive others home from dances
or to the airport.
"To be able to drive for seniors
is essential, but not at the risk of
other drivers," he said.
In Ontario, the Senior Driver
Renewal Program requires indi-
viduals, aged 80 and over, to un-
dergo a vision test, a knowledge
test, and take part in a group ed-
ucation session every two years.
A small number of drivers may
also be asked to take a road test.
The Ministry of Transporta-
tion's Web site states this process
will help keep seniors mobile and
independent longer, while ensur-
ing unsafe drivers are identified
and appropriate actions taken.
The site also offers advice on
making sure your health won't
hinder your ability to drive. For
example, it advises seniors to
check with their doctor or phar-
macist to make sure current and
new medications will not nega-
tively affect their ability to drive.
Any vision changes, unex-
plained dizziness or fainting
spells, and frequent, chronic or
severe pain should be reported
to your doctor as pain can de-
crease the ability to concentrate
while driving, and limit move-
ment behind the wheel.
For more information, visit
www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/pubs/
senior.htm.
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On-road assistance
av ailable for seniors
Kyle Macpherson/ News Advertiser photo
Leo Jenkins, owner of Smart Choice driving school in Oshawa, offers a program specifically designed to help elderly drivers maintain or upgrade their skills.
Be an Internet tutor
in volunteer session
DURHAM –People interested in
volunteering to teach seniors
how to use the Internet can join
a training session at Durham
College.
The session will take place
Wednesday, Aug. 4 from 6 to 9
p.m. in room B238. High school
students can use the opportuni-
ty to earn community service
hours required to graduate.
Another program called 'Train
the Trainer' is available for
groups or individuals who would
like to provide volunteer pro-
grams in their own communi-
ties.
The Developing Volunteer Ca-
pacity in Communities Project is
sustained through a partnership
of VON Canada and St. John
Ambulance, with financial sup-
port from Human Resources
Development Canada - Office of
Learning and Technology.
For more information on be-
coming a volunteer contact
Nancy Hughes, Manager, Com-
munity Support and Volunteer
Services for the Victoria Order
of Nurses at 905-571-3151. For in-
formation on 'Train the Trainer,'
contact Jarett Kingsbury at 613-
228-9110, or jarett.kingsbury
@rogers.com.
Help seniors navigate the Web
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