The Pickering 44 PAGES ✦ Metroland Durham Region Media Group ✦ WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 26, 2005 ✦ Optional delivery $6 / Newsstand $1 TOP TEN BACK TO THE TOP CHARITY HABIT Dance duo in Cadillac wants to Heart N Soul put seventh heaven lead luxury market into fundraisers Page 8 Wheels pullout Page 12 [ Briefly ] Support group helps with breastfeeding : Breastfeeding support is available through a com- Holland trades thoughts on airport munity support group. The Pickering Ontario Early Pickering MP weighs in regional one. of the 70 people on hand wanted to bigger airport.” Years Centre group is for pregnant “I’m opposed to an international discuss the Greater Toronto Airports Mr. Degen said building an airport women and mothers, offering a on issue at feisty airport. I think it is bad for Pickering... Authority’s proposal to build an air- is not only a bad idea because of the chance to make new friends, share It doesn’t make sense for a variety of port in north Pickering. disturbance it would cause for people information about getting breast- Town Hall meeting feeding off to a good start, maintain- reasons,” said the Ajax-Pickering MP. There was shouting and a plethora living in the flight path, such as him- ing the breastfeeding relationship, “The growth plans both at Pearson and of questions and comments as the self, but also because of the proximity and the discussion of other related By Danielle Milley Hamilton show room for more capac- issue, which is emotional for many, to the nuclear generating station and topics in an open and comfortable Staff Writer ity.” was discussed at length. the abundance of birds in the flight setting. PICKERING — Mark Holland made Mr. Holland was speaking at his “I am totally opposed to any airport paths. The group meets the second Fri- it very clear last week that he is against Town Hall meeting at the Pickering being up there, ever,” said Jerry Degen, Mr. Holland assured people the final day of every month, from 11:15 a.m. building an international airport in Recreation Complex Thursday eve- a pilot who lives in Ajax. “They get a re- to 1:15 p.m., with the next session Pickering — but he might support a ning, where more than 90 per cent gional airport in there, they will build a ✦ See Holland, Page 2 Feb. 11. The centre is at 1822 Whites Rd. Unit 202 in Pickering. For more information, call 905-509-0995. [ What’s on ] ONLY HAVE BLUE EYES FOR YOU Province still Christian women enjoy cof- fee, melodies of the heart : The working on Ajax-Pickering Christian Women’s Club is talking maintenance at its January coffee hour meeting. Rhonda Martin shares her tips Pickering on the making and maintenance of memories, while Jan Riegert pro- vides musical entertainment, and Seaton plan Ethel Wright shares her story of why there is a melody in her heart. The coffee hour is at Annandale Golf and Curling Club, Bayly and By Danielle Milley Church streets in Ajax, on Thursday, Staff Writer Jan. 27 from 9:30 to 11:15 a.m. Cost PICKERING — The Province’s vision is $8 at the door or $5 for first-time for Seaton could be available for public members. Complimentary nursery viewing as early as March. by reservation only. For more infor- “Our hope is that in the next two to mation, call Janet 905-427-3072. three months we’d be in the position Run or walk for diabetes to go to the public and say ‘this is our support: The Whitby Roadrunners draft plan, what do you think’?” said are hoping the Ajax waterfront will Bryan Kozman, director of the North be flowing with eager participants Pickering Land Exchange Team. next month. Things have been quiet on the The local running and walking or- Seaton front since the last public open ganization is hosting a pre-Valentine’s house in October, but Mr. Kozman said five kilometre run-walk Feb. 13 in the team has been busy. support of the Canadian Diabetes “We’re in the process of having Association (CDA). It runs from noon meetings with other agencies... and to 4 p.m . The event, sponsored by going through the process of address- Williams Chocolates of Whitby, fea- ing points we have heard about in tures various draw prizes. All pro- ceeds from the event are donated to order to work towards the point of a the CDA. draft plan,” he said. “We’re working Participants can sign up at ei- hard on accommodating concerns we ther the Whitby or Pickering Running have heard about.” Room stores or at runningroom. Some of the agencies include the com. Advance tickets are $10 or pay Toronto and Region Conservation au- $20 the day of the run-walk. For thority, the Ministry of Natural Re- information, call 905-666-4801. sources, the Region of Durham, and the Whitevale and District Residents’ [ Index ] Association, as well as other interested residents’ groups. Editorial Page, 6 Mr. Kozman said information is also Sports, 8 being shared with the City of Picker- Classified, 9 ing. Entertainment, 12 “Whenever we have something to say in the way of revisions and com- [ Call us] ments we’re inviting them to partici- pate and the City, for whatever rea- General: 905 683 5110 A.J. Groen/ News Advertiser photo son, has decided not to participate,” he Distribution: 905 683 5117 PICKERING — The weather outside was anything but nice Saturday, but that didn’t stop hundreds of people from lining said. General Fax: 905 683 7363 up at the Pickering Markets for Toronto Maple Leafs forward Tie Domi’s autograph. 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Used under License. 1 STOP SHOPPING - HI-SPEED INTERNET • DIGITAL CABLE • WIRELESS A/P PAGE 2 ◆ NEWS ADVERTISER ◆ January 26, 2005 Holland will only support Pickering airport if certain senarios are met ✦ Holland from page 1 more than 30 years ago, dedicated to dent of Voters Organized to Cancel the closes. information before making a decision.