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News AdvertiserSERVING PICKERING SINCE 1965 PRESSRUN 47,600 ✦ 52 PAGES ✦ WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2004 ✦ durhamregion.com ✦ OPTIONAL DELIVERY $6/$1 NEWSSTAND GIVING BACK HUMMING ALONG DORSEY DANCES Hickman shares General Motors Ajax girl follows his talent favourite rolls out uncle to CFL Entertainment, B3 Wheels, pullout Sports, B1 [ Briefly ] Cyclists remain in hospital Jump in, the water’s just fine and entertaining: Wrap the summer up with a splash by participating in one of Three in serious hospital early this week, Meanwhile, investigators Police have already ruled were eastbound on White- the special events the City of Pickering Durham Regional Police with the Durham Regional out alcohol and speed as vale Road and had stopped has planned for the pool. condition following said. Police traffic management factors in the accident, said while waiting to cross Brock For those who didn’t qualify for accident in north The three still in hospital unit say charges are pending Constable Mark Stone. Road. Athens, Olympic-sized fun is coming to were listed in serious but as a result of the crash, Reports at the time of the The van, driven by a 64- Dunbarton High School’s indoor pool Pickering stable condition and expect- which occurred Saturday accident said a westbound year-old man from West Hill, on Wednesday, Aug. 18. ed to recover, police said. morning when a van cross- Chrysler minivan was hit by careened into the group of From 2 to 4 p.m. people can come out and participate in races, re- PICKERING – Three of the 17 Another cyclist who was ing Brock Road on White- a northbound Ford Taurus cyclists, 15 of whom were in- lays and diving. There are going to be cyclists hit by an out-of-con- among the most seriously vale Road was clipped by an as the van crossed Brock jured, police said. Injuries prizes. Dunbarton is at 655 Sheppard trol van in rural Pickering injured has been released oncoming car and spun into Road. The van skidded into Ave., at Whites Road. on the weekend remained in from a Toronto hospital. the cyclists. the group of cyclists, who ✦ See Bicycle page A4 For those who enjoy more laid- back activities, there is a Hawaiian beach party at the Pickering Recre- ation Complex Monday, Aug. 23 from 7 to 9 p.m. Complex lifeguards invite Help a everyone to drop by with their beach toys, bathing suits, sunglasses and Two heads are better than one friends for some fun. Pickering Also taking place at the complex is a 1960s and ‘70s swim party on Thursday, Sept. 2 from 7 to 9 p.m. kid Everyone is invited to get their groove on at the disco swim and join the lifeguards for dance competitions, pack for fun contests and prizes. The complex is at 1867 Valley Farm Rd. The free events are open to school all ages, but children under eight must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, call 905- Annual supply 683-6582. drive kicks off [ What’s On ] By Danielle Milley Staff Writer Explore Pickering’s natural side: The Frenchman’s Bay Watershed Re- PICKERING – For most stu- habilitation Project is giving people an dents the only fun part of opportunity to explore Pickering’s going back to school is nightlife. shopping for new stuff. But The nightlife of Pickering’s natural for many Durham children areas that is. that just isn’t possible. The staff invites residents to The Durham Red Cross, come out and get familiar with the United Way of Ajax-Picker- many strange and wonderful crea- ing-Uxbridge and the Pick- tures that come out only under the ering Town Centre (PTC) cover of darkness. On Wednesday, Aug. 25 residents are helping those less-for- Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo have the opportunity to learn more tunate children by provid- PICKERING – The Ajax-Pickering Dolphins kicked off a new minor football season Sunday with a thorough thrashing of their opponents from about the Frenchman’s Bay environ- ing pens, pencils and paper North York. Ajax-Pickering’s Cole Tudor manages to hang on to the ball as he’s tackled in Atom division action. The Dolphins atoms won 60-12, ment on a night hike. too. the tykes 24-0, and the peewees completed the sweep in Pickering’s Kinsmen Park with a 47-6 win. The fifth annual school Participants are to be on the supply drive was launched lookout for bats, frogs, fireflies, owls, at the PTC last week and it moths and maybe even a coyote. runs until Sept. 12. Three Those interested in participating should meet at Alex Robertson Park, yellow school buses are lo- Running to fund-raising success located south of Bayly at the bottom cated in the mall to accept of Sandy Beach Road on the west donations of glue sticks, Organizer wants Run has set some tough member of the committee it doesn’t take place until side. Participants should meet in the pencil crayons or rulers, goals for himself. for years and was asked to Sept. 19. parking lot by 8 p.m. with the hike run- among the many items. The to hold best-ever “My goal is to raise or con- take on the lead role this The theme of this year’s ning until 10 p.m. supplies are to be packed Terry Fox run tinue the awareness of the year. He agreed and deter- run is ‘How Far Will You People are reminded to dress ap- into backpacks and distrib- dream of Terry Fox, who is mined a goal for himself. Go?’; the 10 km run, walk or propriately and bring a flashlight. uted to students in need. By Danielle Milley personally my idol. And to As part of the mandate to bike event has taken place in For more information, call 905- The United Way launched Staff Writer rid this world of cancer,” said increase awareness he wants Pickering every year since 420-4660 ext. 2122. PICKERING – The new chair- Kevin Cahill. to get the word out about ✦ See There’s page A4 man of Pickering’s Terry Fox Mr. Cahill has been a this year’s run, even though ✦ See Building page A4 [ Index ] Editorial Page, A6 Sports, B1 Entertainment, B3 Nova’s Ark Classified, B5 a safe haven [ Give us a call ] General: 905-683-5110 Distribution: 905-683-5117 Pickering teen lover. But the chickens and and instead of listening for General fax: 905-683-7363 cattle of her youth bare no re- words, she and volunteers Newsroom fax: 905-683-0386 volunteer helps semblance to her growing watch for eye flickers, high- deliver camp collection of exotic animals. pitched squeals or a firm experience There are snakes and skinks, hand grip. coatimundi and even an Indi- “Each child is so unique ANNANDALE an bull. and such an individual that By Mike Ruta Their previous owners did- you have to really observe COUNTRY CLUB Staff Writer n’t want them, even abused each child to see how they’re All New Look for 2004 NOW EVEN BETTER VALUE DURHAM – “Come on,” them, or they could not sur- reacting,” Ms. Nova says. DAILY GOLF RATES GOLF Mary-Ann Nova calls in a vive in the wild. In any case, The campers learn about Mon. to Fri...$37 TOURNAMENTS soothing voice, peering into a they all find refuge on the the animals and get to meet AND DINNER Sat., Sun. PACKAGE shelter on her Brooklin farm. farm, to the delight of chal- them face-to-face. Ms. Nova & Holidays...$42 Weekdays.......$52 “Is it too early?” lenged children who attend a and her volunteers bring the Twilight ....... 1/2 Price Weekends ...... $57 taxes included per person + grat. & taxes She’s trying to draw out sensory summer camp Ms. creatures over to each Church St. At Bayly, Ajax, 905-683-3210 her two capybara, but they’re Nova started last year. camper for a close encounter. not budging. Ms. Nova reach- “At Nova’s Ark, everyone There are also crafts, games, es in and grabs hold of two has value; everyone belongs,” songs and stories, all related hairy legs, slowly dragging she says. “It’s OK if you’re not to the day’s theme, organized the world’s largest rodent, perfect.” by Bobby Orr Public School FINE CHINESE CUISINE which hails from South Ms. Nova, a former special- teacher Jenn Luloff. & DINING LOUNGE America, out into the damp education facilitator, says her The camp consists of two, For Reservations morning air. Capy 2 comes campers, all of whom require week-long sessions, each •OR• out of his own volition. Each wheelchairs, don’t have the costing $500. Many campers Walter Passarella/ News Advertiser photo Great Take-Out weighs about 140 pounds. opportunity to talk. So she are supported financially by Juanita, a coatimundi (South American raccoon), says hello to camper Raised on a farm in Mani- stimulates their senses with Easter Seals. Michael Statler and volunteer counsellors Danijela Eric, left of Picker- 509-9888 toba, the R.A. Sennett Public the sights, sounds, textures ing, and Samantha Hall. They were all part of camp Nova’s Ark, which School principal is an animal and smells of her small zoo, ✦ See Camp page A5 is for children with special needs. 376 Kingston Rd., Pickering (NE corner of Rougemount & Hwy. #2) 6UU@IUDPI6GG 7VTDI@TT@Ts prvrprryy pr 8hyy@SDF6($#(%%%# A/P PAGE A2 NEWS ADVERTISER, WEDNESDAY EDITION, August 18, 2004 www.durhamregion.com TRAMPOLINE 4 yrs. & up GYMNASTICS 3 yrs. & up TUMBLE & TRAMP 9 yrs.