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[ Briefly ] Be transported to strange new worlds: A visit to the Pickering Public Anger Library will help children create their own fantasy worlds. The Petticoat Creek branch is of- fering a free program where children aged six to 11 can learn a few easy steps to drawing their own imaginative in the creatures. The program is Tuesday, July 20 at 2 p.m. For more information, call 905-420-2254.
Test your skills and become a streets knight: The Pickering Public Library is holding a knight's quest next week. the pictures as was my son,” Anti-abortion The central branch invites all protest in Pickering said Vida Rivelsrud, who young squires to suit up and if they drove by the intersection complete their quest, will become a with her 14-year-old son. “It is knight. Children aged six to 11 years By Danielle Milley and David Stell very offensive to seniors and old are welcome to attend the free Staff Writers children - to everybody.” event on Wednesday, July 21 at 10 a.m. PICKERING – Dozens of area Durham Regional Police or Thursday, July 22 at 2 p.m. residents were disturbed and Sergeant Paul Malik said the For more information, call 905- upset by the tactics used by protestors have the right to 420-2254. anti-abortion protestors in express their opinion. Pickering Tuesday. “We’ve been following it up, [ What’s On ] About 20 people from but there’s nothing criminal Show the Truth Canada there,” he said. Life's a zoo at bible camp: Bayfair staged an orderly protest in He added police investigat- Baptist Church holds its summer day Pickering at Liverpool and ed the protest after receiving camp later this month. Kingston roads around several complaints. It's for children six to 12 years old lunchtime. Later in the after- Group spokeswoman and the camp runs from July 26 to 30, noon a few of the protestors Rosemary Connell said the with sessions from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. travelled to Ajax to continue protests were part of a blitz daily. One feature is a trip July 28 to the protest at Salem and in the area. She said group the Bowmanville Zoo. Kingston roads. members were staying at a Lunch and a snack are provided They carried large posters Whitby school last night and each day, except July 28. The camp cost is $60 and the church is on that graphically depicted planned two more stops in Kingston Road, east of Whites Road, in dead fetuses. The City of Pickering today. Pickering. Pickering, Durham Regional When told of the com- For more information, call 905- Police and the News Adver- plaints about the graphic na- 839-4621. tiser received several calls ture of the images, Ms. Con- from people disturbed by the nell said, “We say we don’t Get on the right career path: A signs. free two-day workshop is being held “I was greatly disgusted by ✦ See Complaints page 5 to help those questioning what career path to follow. Offered by the YMCA Durham Employment Services, the workshop's A.J. Groen/ News Advertiser photo on Thursday, July 15 from 11 a.m. to noon and on Wednesday, July 21 from Reserves prop 10 a.m. to noon. Participants will be assessed by They’re horsing around doing a variety of tests on the first up board budget day, while the second day will be used PICKERING –– Pickering resident Carly Corsina practises the cantor during summer horse riding school to analyze the results and to look at Catholic trustees And while there’s a new at the Audley Stables in Ajax. various career options for each per- government at Queen’s son, based on their assessment. give approval Park, the board still faces a Space is limited and pre-registra- Monday, despite funding shortfall, requiring tion is required. the use of roughly $9.9 mil- The Y's Youth Foyer is at 1550 two objections lion in reserve funds. Much Man charged with impaired Kingston Rd., Suite 7 (at the corner of of it will go towards paying Valley Farm Road and Hwy. 2), Picker- By Mike Ruta ing. off prior debt commitments Staff Writer For more information or to regis- for capital projects. in fatal weekend crash ter, call the Y's Youth Foyer at 905- DURHAM – The budget is in However, Oshawa Trustee 686-7060. the books, but two Durham Fred Jones says the board North York child is in serious condition in at the Lindsay jail until Fri- Catholic trustees voted should be using more re- woman dead, hospital after a collision in- day. The Crown has indicated [ ] against passing it Monday serve money to meet system volving a suspected drunk dri- it will contest the man’s re- Index night. needs. baby in serious ver Saturday evening. lease on bail. The Durham Catholic Dis- “There is, in my view, too condition A North Bay man, whose Durham Regional Police re- Editorial Page, 6 trict School Board approved much money in the reserves charges include impaired dri- sponded to a serious collision Entertainment, 8 its 2004/05 budget at a spe- that ought to be spent, and By Jeff Mitchell ving causing death, made a at the intersection of Twyn Sports, 9 cial board meeting, planning ought to be spent on a whole Staff Writer brief appearance by video in Rivers Drive and Woodview Classified, 11 to spend just over $200 mil- PICKERING – A North York bail court Monday morning lion. ✦ See Trustees page 2 woman is dead and her infant and was remanded in custody ✦ See North page 5 [ Give us a call ]
General: 905-683-5110 Distribution: 905-683-5117 General fax: 905-683-7363 Get in touch with nature Newsroom fax: 905-683-0386 Pickering's Altona heritage (of the forest)," said Mike Bender of the Toronto Forest trail and Region Conservation system is open Authority (TRCA). SERVICE HOURS "People are starting to get MON., WED., THURS., FRI. for business familiar with the forest and 7:30 A.M. - 6:00 P.M. now they can go in on a des- By Danielle Milley TUES. 7:30 A.M. - 8:00 P.M. ignated path without getting Staff Writer SAT. 8:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. lost and discover their own (905) 831-5400 PICKERING – It's now easier backyard." for Pickering residents to The unique forest, which Email: [email protected] discover a little slice of stretches from Stroud's 575 KINGSTON RD. wildlife in their own back- Lane in the south to the www.pickeringhonda.com yard. hydro corridor in the north, Altona Forest's designated is home to a variety of vege- trail system and 37 trail tation and wildlife. INCOME TAX markers were officially un- "We have deer in the forest, PERSONAL INCOME TAX RETURNS veiled July 7. The markers coyotes, grey horned owls. $ correspond with information We have a great stand of only 39.95* available from the forest's cedar trees and wetland with •most returns *GST INCLUDED Web site to guide hikers amphibians and water fowl," ALL-CANADIAN TAX SERVICE along the five-kilometre Mr. Bender said. offices open year round A.J. Groen/ News Advertiser photo trail. The trail was a long time 100 Westney Rd. S. ( @ 401) From left, Pickering Naturalist member Karen Fawthrop, along with Larry Noonan and Doug Lockrey of the "You can walk the trail and coming. at Ajax Station Altona Forest Stewardship Committee, were on hand for the recent opening of the new designated trail at each marker get informa- (905) 426-4860 system through the Altona Forest. tion about the ecological ✦ See All page 2
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Cooler Bag Cancer cases headed for big increase (Note: Food & Beverages ? Not Included) The answer’s DURHAM – The number of cancer cases will almost double in some areas of the 905 and Toronto by 2014. Scented Pillar Candle right at your Region 2004 cases 2014 cases Per cent increase Peel 3,831 6,598 72 Durham 2,402 3,883 62 fingertips... York 2,883 4,552 58 Glass Halton 1,917 3,015 57 Tumbler Toronto 11,990 15,496 29 Car Visor Organizer News • Source: Cancer Care Ontario Your card will be stamped when you spend $4.00 or more (same day Advertiser sales before taxes) at one or more Pickering Town Centre Food Court restaurants. Just redeem your receipts at the Guest Services kiosk to receive your stamp and free gift. Receipts must be dated after Durham boards lower March 22nd, 2004. One gift per person, per card, while quantities last. ...keeping development charges you in touch Levy on new homes from now until Aug. 31, 2009. with your The Durham District School on the way down Board is charging $958 per dwelling community unit, down from $1,361 charged over DURHAM – Paying for new school the last five years. The Durham sites won't be as expensive for Catholic District School Board levy Durham home builders and buyers is now markedly lower, dropping al- over the next five years. most by half from $723 to $337. At a special joint meeting, the Ed Hodgins, the public board's Durham and Durham Catholic dis- business superintendent, explained trict school boards passed a new ed- that "a whole planning process" is ucation development charges undertaken to determine the Metroland (EDC) bylaw. The levy is applied to amount, which involves looking at Durham housing developers and used by student yield from homes and land pickeringtowncentre.com Region school boards to pay for new school costs. The board also had some Media sites. EDC funds from the previous bylaw Group The boards approved the new held in trust, but Mr. Hodgins said bylaw last month, setting the EDC no single factor but a combination for each new residential unit built in of them accounted for the lower Durham (excluding Clarington) EDC.
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Region makes changes change, while Ajax, Pickering and Uxbridge had not yet responded to to new bylaw the Region by Wednesday’s council By Carly Foster meeting. Staff Writer Council also made an “adminis- trative change” at last month’s DURHAM – Seniors who smoke and meeting to allow DSRs in all private- live in long-term care facilities can ly-run facilities in Durham after re- continue to do so after five munici- ceiving a legal challenge from a palities gave their consent to chang- nursing home in Oshawa. Come to life in Port Perry ing the Region’s smoking bylaw. Representatives from the Service Regional council officially amend- Employee’s International Union Small town charm with a million things to do! ed bylaw 66-2002 at last Wednes- Local 1, which represents employees day’s council meeting. The bylaw did at nine privately nursing homes in say smoking is banned in all public Durham, made a presentation to and workplaces, except racetracks, council Wednesday and stressed the casinos and bingo halls, which can importance of employees’ rights. have a designated smoking room “(The bylaw change) flies in the (DSR). face of all the evidence you’re aware But several councillors felt that of with second-hand smoke,” said not allowing DSRs in two Region- John VanBeek, media relations with run nursing homes was a violation of the union. “Our workers lungs are residents’ rights. After passing at not second rate.” the June 16 regional council meet- Mr. VanBeek urged council to re- ing, the amendment needed triple peal the changes made to the bylaw, majority, or support from five of but no action was taken. Durham’s eight municipalities The same day, regional council ex- amounting to 51 per cent of the Re- empted Great Blue Heron Charity gion’s population, plus a majority of Casino from the smoking bylaw regional councillors. after a debate with the Mississaugas Clarington, Whitby, Brock, Scu- of Scugog Island First Nations, who gog and Oshawa all consented to the own the facility. PORT PERRY FESTIVALSJULY & EVENTS 2004
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PICKERING – An increase in clients the increase in clients, donations July 24/25 Durham Highland Games has left the St. Paul’s-on-the-Hill are also down because of the time of ENTER TO WIN! food bank low on several important year. A dinner and dance cruise on items of food. “During the summer many people July 25 Jazz Music in Palmers Park at 7pm “We’re in desperate need of go away and kind of forget about Lake Scugog! canned fruit, canned vegetables, us,” she said. and canned tuna, salmon and They are hoping to get enough do- This weekend visit Alliance homes and discover meat,” said Mae Herridge, a volun- nations to see them through to the A Draw every teer on the food bank committee. Thanksgiving food drive. gracious living in the heart of Port Perry! A draw held each week! Week for a Dinner She said the food bank is also low Donations can be dropped off at Private access elevators & roof top terraces! Cruise from on canned beans, dried soup, and bins at Loblaws, Dominion, Price Scugog Cruises! cake and muffin mixes. Chopper and Sobeys in Pickering; • Beautifully appointed interiors Enter at the Ms. Herridge said in addition to or Sobeys and IGA in Ajax. • Exclusive historic Community Centre Sales Office • Overlooking Lake Scugog • Lush, landscaped courtyard www.alliancehomes.ca Sales Office Hours: Monday to Wednesday 12 noon - 6pm Saturday & Sunday 12 noon - 6 pm Closed Thursdays and Fridays (905) 985-1986 The Perfect Setting Ensure the reception is as special as the occasion. www.durhamregion.com Le Gala Conference and Wedding Centre 65 Sunray Street, Whitby 905.668.3136 • www.legala.ca
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www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, WEDNESDAY EDITION, July 14, 2004 PAGE 5 P Durham residents arrested in big sweep Project Smoke Break lice, who teamed with Toronto cops terborough, he said. investigation, police said. They are mit an indictable offence and two and the Ministry of Finance to in- The “highly-organized” network charged with: counts of possession of property targeted break and vestigate suspects. The 10 people fanned out across the GTA, break- • 144 counts of break and enter; obtained by crime; enter ring rounded up in a sweep that began ing into commercial premises and • three counts of conspiracy to • Philip Richardson, 32, of last Friday are believed to be re- often making off with their haul of commit an indictable offence; Chesterton Avenue in Oshawa, two By Jeff Mitchell sponsible for 144 break-ins that tobacco in stolen cars, police be- • 145 counts of possession of counts of possession property ob- Staff Writer netted thieves an estimated $1 mil- lieve. break and enter tools; tained by crime; lion worth of cigarettes, which were Officers executing search war- • 144 counts of wearing a disguise • Timothy Scott Dempsey, 36, of DURHAM – A multi-jurisdictional funnelled to the black market, po- rants have recovered $26,000 in while committing an indictable of- Bloor Street East in Courtice, pos- police investigation into more than lice said. cash, as well as stolen cigarettes fence; session of property obtained by 140 break-ins and $1 million worth “It was an organized criminal and two stolen vehicles, say police, • three counts of arson and three crime; of stolen cigarettes has resulted in network of individuals involved in who estimated the value of stolen counts of endangering life; • Shannon Clark, 29, of Falling- the arrest of 10 Durham Region res- break-ins,” said Detective Paul Ed- property recovered at $10,000. • six counts of flight from police; brook Street in Whitby, possession idents, who face 960 charges among wards. Two men - Michael MacInnis, 38, • 10 counts of dangerous driving, of break and enter tools and con- them. “It spanned the GTA.” of Fallingbrook Street in Whitby and spiracy to commit an indictable of- Project Smoke Break broke up a The thefts are believed to have and 26-year-old Karl Thomas • numerous other theft-related fence; GTA-wide break and enter ring occurred across a wide geographic Knight of Taunton Road East in charges. • Michael Donald Brooks, 29, of specializing in cigarette thefts, ac- area stretching from Halton Re- Bowmanville, each face hundreds Some of the charges relate to Taunton Road in Bowmanville, two cording to Durham Regional Po- gion to Cobourg and north to Pe- of charges in connection with the chases after thefts, while the arson counts of possession of a prohibit- charges were laid after stolen cars ed weapon and possession of a were abandoned and torched, Det. weapon while prohibited; Complaints about abortion protest Edwards said. • Cheryl Anne Dempsey, 36, of “There were a number of inci- Bloor Street East in Courtice, pos- ✦ Complaints from page 1 dents where individuals were in- session of property obtained by volved in high-speed pursuits,” he crime, and want to see them either. When the said. • Jan Marie Godfrey, 26, of Os- baby killing stops, so will we.” Others charged in connection hawa, possession of a controlled She added, “I don’t apologize for with Operation Smoke Break are: substance. the reaction, I’m thankful for it.” • Jeremy Wayne Brown, 27, of All of those arrested remained in Lea-Alice Teschner, who lives near Ortono Avenue in Oshawa, charged custody yesterday, with the excep- Liverpool and Kingston roads, was with three counts of conspiracy to tion of Jeremy Wayne Brown. going to take her four-year-old son commit an indictable offence and The charges may all be heard to- for a walk but a friend told her about three counts of possession of prop- gether in a special bail court ses- the protestors and images. She de- erty obtained by crime; sion, sources said. A date for such a cided to drive to the bank. • Tony Qaqish, 37, of Grandview hearing has not yet been deter- “I drove up the street and I was Drive, Oshawa, conspiracy to com- mined. just dumbfounded,” she said. “Protests are good if they’re handled in the right way, but not if they’re showing these images to children. “It was hideous, just hideous. It wasn’t as if it was a small sign, they were billboard size.” Ward 2 City Councillor Bill McLean said he received “at least a dozen” calls by 1:30 p.m. “I’ve heard from a few people who went out to eat their lunch and they Diane of Pickering couldn’t because of the pictures,” he said. “None of them were pro- or lost 55 lbs. & 63” anti-abortion, they were just dis- turbed by the photos.” His real estate office is around the corner from the protest. He de- scribed the protestors as orderly and solemn faced. “It’s not as if they’re chanting or distracting people other than that Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo the posters are quite large and Members of Show the Truth Canada pack up after spending time at Liverpool Road graphic,” he said, adding he was dis- and Hwy. 2 yesterday. The group’s anti-abortion message and graphic images angered turbed by the posters. many motorists and pedestrians. After North Bay man charged in accident Before ✦ North Bay from page 1 duty counsel before requesting an ad- Crown attorney Greg O’Driscoll journment to Friday. He is scheduled said the Crown will be opposing Mr. Avenue just before 7 p.m. Saturday. to appear in person then. Willie’s release on bail. 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Discussions will centre on: of impaired driving causing bodily harm and dangerous driving causing THE NAG HAMMADI TEXTS • Accommodating population growth while preserving green spaces and promoting economic bodily harm, and driving while ex- expansion, and ceeding the legal blood-alcohol limit. Saturday July 24, 2004 • Ensuring the appropriate resources are available to support this growth. During a brief video appearance Pickering Central Library at 12:30 PM held in Oshawa Monday morning, a Limited Seating Attend the Public Information Session in your area. subdued Mr. Willie spoke briefly with RSVP (416) 269 - 0756 The sessions will include an open house from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., with a presentation on the discussion paper at 7:00 p.m., followed by a question and answer session. 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Editorial Pickering News Need for Advertiser A Metroland Community Newspaper local cancer Tim Whittaker Publisher centre never [email protected] Joanne Burghardt Editor-in-Chief more clear [email protected]
Report predicts disease will strike Tony Doyle 62 per cent more in years ahead Managing Editor
[email protected] t's exactly the kind of news that saps energy. A report by Cancer Care Ontario finds the number Duncan Fletcher Iof cases will grow by 62 per cent over the next decade, Director of Advertising meaning 3,883 new cases of cancer a year here in Durham in 10 years, up from the current 2,402. [email protected] But, if anything, this report underscores just how im- portant the R.S. McLaughlin Cancer Centre will be to Eddie Kolodziejcak Durham Region. Classified Advertising When construction on the centre, located next to Lak- eridge Health Oshawa, is complete in 2006, it will open the [email protected] doors to arguably the single most important project to ever come Durham's way. Abe Fakhourie It will mean thousands and thousands of people in the Distribution Manager decades to come can get the important care they need close to home. It will mean they can wage these life and [email protected] death battles with friends, family and other supporters nearby. That support is too often denied them by the dis- Lillian Hook Office Manager tance they must now travel for care. Simply, the McLaugh- lin centre will add some humanity and even hope to some [email protected] of the darkest days anyone could experience. It's been said cancer has touched everyone in one way or Cheryl Haines another. And should the report's projections bear out, Composing Manager that impact is only going to intensify. [email protected] So, the shovels may be in the ground for the new centre and the community fund-raising goal of $39 million ex- Janice O’Neil ceeded (we're on the way to $42 million now), but there is Letters to the Editor Composing Manager still much work to do. The challenge now for the foundation and cancer centre next municipal election "vote for Agricultural Preserve that falls [email protected] is to continue impressing upon residents the important Development us, we work for you". But, on within the City of Pickering." role the centre plays and the need for ongoing donations. June 29, this same council The provincial government has [ Briefly ] "We have to keep increasing and improving the quality charges prove rammed growth management assembled a team of consultants of the equipment so we're always at a state-of-the-art po- growth study further down our throats to si- to do the planning for Pickering. News/Sales sition," said Chuck Powers, president of the Oshawa Gen- lence us. This deal carries a On the Internet, see 905-683-5110 eral Hospital Foundation, adding, funds are also needed wrong stench that would make a skunk www.mah.gov.on.ca/userfiles/HT Classifieds for research. The foundation will strengthen its focus fur- jealous. ML/nts_1_17727_1.html for de- 905-683-0707 ther by establishing a division dedicated to the cancer Harvey Kirsch tails. Distribution side of raising funds. To the editor: Pickering Will it be a matchup of who has 905-683-5117 Consider the ongoing need for funds and support from Re: 'Development charges the bigger stick? And at what News Fax this perspective: The centre is being built to serve a pop- jumping in Pickering,' July 9. cost to Pickering taxpayers? 905-683-0386 ulation of about one million, while the area the centre Finally, through the News Ad- Province fails Bonnie Littley General Fax serves likely won't reach that level until 2020 or 2025 esti- vertiser, we have the real num- Rouge Duffins 905-683-7363 mates Mr. Powers. But an investment in technology and bers that can be applied to the Pickering, Greenspace Coalition Death Notices 905-683-3005 continued research could push that date of maximum ca- Pickering growth management again Sincerely Yours pacity back even farther. study. Support our 1-800-662-8423 This Cancer Care report offers challenging numbers for The suggested $8,838 develop- E-mail sure. That's why this ongoing battle is one that must have ment charges for new homes are To the editor: health-care tdoyle@ Durham residents' continued support. not enough money to cover exist- Re: ‘Province reveals it's plans’, durhamregion.com ing development costs. One of June 25. system Web address my arguments against this plan I think the News Advertiser durhamregion.com Click and say is that the infrastructure needs missed the boat on this story. Mailing Address to be fixed first. The big news is the fact that the To the editor: 130 Commercial Ave., This week’s question: Developers will be running all second provincial government in In our journey through time, Ajax, Ont. L1S 2H5 Should the McGuinty government continue its the way to the bank while council a row, first the Tories and now the threads of many others are legal fight to cap Hwy. 407 ETR rates? justifies the next tax increase. the Liberals, have taken the City interwoven throughout our life's Publications Mail Sales It's time developers paid a devel- of Pickering's planning rights fabric. Agreement Number 1332791 ❏ Yes opment fee that cannot be away. During my recent stay at the ❏ No passed on or written off. Pickering council continues to Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering [ Hours ] Cast your vote online at It was also revealing that a recommend and endorse the de- hospital - I had the divine good infodurhamregion.com conflict issue involving the velopment of the Duffins Rouge fortune of interacting with many General office: Growth Management Study ex- Agricultural Preserve with its delightful health-care providers. Monday - Friday Last week’s question: ists. I brought up the issue of Growth Management Study. Everyone with whom I came in 8:30 a.m. - 5p.m. conflict of interest three times at The Ministry of Municipal Af- contact, treated me with the ut- Distribution: The Province's newly implemented health premium public meetings. I ask, who does fairs and Housing Web site states most dignity and respect. All Monday - Friday tax goes into effect this week. Will it have a big impact this council represent, the devel- "The provincial government is were knowledgeable, helpful and 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. on your finances and monthly budgeting? opers funding the study or all beginning the public process of caring. Everyone showed empa- Saturday taxpayers? planning for a new community thy and support in both deed 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. ❏ Yes82.7 per cent We have a right to know who for the provincially owned Seaton and word. ❏ No 17.3 per cent benefits from this deal and why. lands and the protection of that Joan Alles The News Advertiser is one of the Metroland Printing, Publishing and Votes cast: 196 I can just hear council at the portion of the Duffins Rouge Whitby Distributing group of newspapers. The News Advertiser is a member In the community of the Ajax & Pickering Board of An occasion to remember Trade, Ontario Community News- paper Assoc., Canadian Commu- nity Newspaper Assoc., Canadian draping of a warm blanket over Anniversary during Circulations Audit Board and the difficult times a cold feet. And finally, I thought Ontario Press Council. The pub- of our children, the real fruit of lisher reserves the right to classi- cause for reflection Neil those 18 years. fy or refuse any advertisement. I thought about their pa- Credit for advertisement limited y wife and I just cele- Crone tience and good humour to space price error occupies. brated our 18th wed- throughout every one of these Editorial and Advertising content Mding anniversary. We strange days and their simple of the News Advertiser is copy- spent the day lavishly treating enter laughing unbridled joy over nothing more righted. Unauthorized reproduc- ourselves to a visit to the Oncol- than burgers and fries in the car. tion is prohibited. ogy Ward in Oshawa for chemo They are wonderful, fine little cocktails, and later we enjoyed a much deserved sleep. people that I cannot ever spend Letters Policy romantic interlude at Sunny- But as I lay there thinking in too much time with. We welcome letters that include brook's Radiation department. the dark, the events of the past Finally, I thought about how name, city of residence and You may not think there's 14 hours or so playing them- all these pieces fit together so phone numbers for verification. anything sexy about having two selves over in my head, it oc- perfectly into the puzzle of my Writers are generally limited to female lab technicians hauling curred to me just how nice a day life. The puzzle that, day by day, 200 words and one submission in your drawers down and x-raying it had been and how truly lucky piece by piece, shows me more 30 days. We decline announce- your patootie, but some people we were to have one another. of why I am here and what it is I ments, poetry, open letters, con- sumer complaints, congratula- pay big bucks for that kind of We had spent the day, as we am supposed to be doing. Eigh- tions and thank you notes. The stuff. Here I was getting it for spend most of our days these teen years ago, I found that puz- Funny family collage editor reserves the right to edit free. I didn't even have to fly to days, talking and laughing and zle almost indecipherably diffi- copy for length, style and clarity. This photo collage was sent to the News Advertiser by Ju- Thailand. listening to one another, sharing cult. Opinions expressed by letter writ- dith Jewer, who explains it captures her mom Ruby Jewer, The evening was capped off each other's thoughts on every- And so, with my beautiful ers are not necessarily those of niece Danyelle Sora, nephew Erich Sora and her cousin's perfectly by a gourmet dinner thing from bowel movements to friend and partner snoozing be- the News Advertiser. Due to the son, Ryan Furze. Ms. Jewer says they were all goofing for four (kids in tow) of burgers crossword puzzles (what's a side me, my chemo pump volume of letters, not all will be around making funny faces after her dad's birthday party and fries. Does it really get any four-letter word for chemother- buzzing along like some tiny, printed. Fax: 905-683-0386; e- last summer. She sent it in because, “I thought that this better than that? apy...it starts with F). malevolent sidekick, and my mail: tdoyle@ durhamregion.com. photo collage might make your readers laugh.” As Suzanne and I lay in bed I also thought about how boys deeply dreaming down the The newspaper contacts only that night, accompanied by the much we touch each other dur- hall, I found I was able to an- those whose submissions have Do you have a photo to share with our readers? mechanical whirring of my ing a day - a hand squeeze, a swer my own question. No, there been chosen for publication. If you have an amusing, interesting, historic or scenic newly attached chemo pump, light rub on the back in passing, is no way in heaven I could ever Proud members of photo to share with the community, we'd like to see it. which lay between us like some fingers through my hair (what's have foreseen being so blissfully The Ajax-Pickering News Advertiser invites submissions kind of high-tech chastity belt, I left of it), a bare foot on top of a happy 18 years ago. from readers, so dig through your old photos or capture asked her if, 18 years ago, she'd bare foot under the breakfast a new one. Include up to 80 words describing the circum- ever thought we'd be spending table. stances of the picture, identify the people in it and when our anniversary like this. She There are a million ways to Sunderland resident Neil it was taken. Mail pictures to: The News Advertiser, 130 laughed, mumbled an exhaust- tell someone you love them, Crone, actor-comic-writer, Commercial Ave., Ajax, ON, L1S 2H5 or, e-mail photos in ed something or other, patted from a passionate kiss to the saves some of his best lines for jpeg format to: [email protected]. my pump and drifted off to a changing of a dressing or the his columns. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, WEDNESDAY EDITION, July 14, 2004 PAGE 7 P
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