The Pickering 36 PAGES ✦ Pressrun 48,900 ✦ Metroland Durham Region Media Group ✦ FRIDAY, AUGUST 17, 2007 ✦ Optional delivery $6 / Newsstand $1 AJAX SONGSTRESS WILL SEE YOU AT THE EX PAGE 24 Celebrating India’s Pretend it’s very very cold independence Kids learn survival techniques in Pickering at Pickering pool By Kristen Calis By Kristen Calis [email protected] [email protected] PICKERING — Learning to PICKERING — When Shashi swim is much more than simply Bhatia moved from India to Can- acquiring the perfect technique, ada, she felt cultural and language says the City of Pickering’s aquatic differences made it difficult to programmer. function on a regular basis. But “The reality is learning to swim she soon realized if she didn’t be- is just a way of keeping people safe come a part of mainstream Ca- around the water and so much of nadian society, she could be left what we do deals with promot- behind. She then began organiz- ing water safety and public aware- ing various events and became ness,” Nancy Sands-Bayley said. involved in various cultural or- The City recognizes the possi- ganizations throughout Canada. bility of water hazards, and that’s Now she’s the chairwoman of the why the aquatics staff held Water Indo-Canadian Cultural Associa- Smart Day at the Pickering Rec- tion of Durham (ICCAD). reation Complex on Aug. 9. It was open to kids and adults, but most- ✦ See Flag, Page 11 ly kids - about 250 throughout the day - took part. Activities were de- Photo by Rob Mitchell signed to prepare adults and kids Celina Leung, left, and Pranavie Premkumar take part in Water Smart Day, hosted by the award winning aquatic staff at Fame. Without the fortune. the Pickering Recreation Complex. The event simulates climbing onto an ice floe after falling into a lake during the win- The Rabbit and Eos. for dangerous circumstances such ter, a little more fun in practice than in a real-life situation. 2007 Best New Canadian Car as falling through ice or falling off of the Year Category Winners a dock, since most accidents occur where there are no lifeguards. “By training lay people, or mem- Safety tips bers of the community, to do sim- • Recognize the need for help: non-swimmers seldom wave for help, their eyes get big with panic, drowning is si- :]klF]o;gfn]jlaZd] :]klF]oKeYdd;Yj Gn]j)0C! ple and safe rescues, we increase NgdckoY_]f=gk*&(L NgdckoY_]fJYZZal*&- the chances of a positive result out lent, and they’ll often claw at the surface. Pickering Volkswagen Inc. in the community where there are • Assess the risk: Make sure you’re safe, find things that float and get bystanders to help. 503 Kingston Rd. Pickering no lifeguards,” she said. Sales Hotline: 905-420-9700 www.pvw.com One activity involved placing • Act (after calling for help): Tell them to stay calm and swim to safety, throw a flotation device to them and have pennies at the bottom of a bucket them kick to safety, then give them an object, but stay low and hold on to something solid. If the water is waist- and filling it with ice. deep, wade and throw or reach out a floating object. The kids got 20 seconds to see how many pennies they could retrieve, which taught them just swim 50 metres. Ms. Sands-Bayley very cold. usually in regular clothing. how cold Canadian water can get. explained the roll into water is de- “The ability to tread water al- “If they can swim 50 metres in Register Now Lifeguards also handed out a signed to teach participants how lows you to breathe while you’re good conditions in a bathing suit, for Leisure Programs number of the Lifesaving Society’s to orient themselves if they fall off regaining control of your body they should be able to make it in Swim to Survive Standard certifi- a dock or boat. and your breathing,” she said. poor conditions for 15 metres,” with Click to Reg at cates. Staff taught them to tread water She explained the ability to she said. 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Sales & Leasing Consultant durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, August 17, 2007 PAGE 3 A/P GM rejects idea of parking fees CAW wants tures and value -- warranty to send a message: coverage, OnStar, XM radio -- they are looking for,” he buy domestic said. “While we appreciate the or pay the price idea to promote GM cars and trucks, we have decided By Izabela not to move forward with Jaroszynski the idea the union present- [email protected] ed as some of those non- GM vehicles may belong to DURHAM — A request by visitors (or) suppliers,” he the Canadian Auto Workers added. union to implement a two- The union, however, has tiered system for parking on already moved forward with SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE General Motors property is a similar parking policy in being rejected by the com- its own lots by restricting pany. access to vehicles Local 222, which For more not built by the represents workers on this story Big Three: Gener- at the GM plants, al Motors, Chrys- is asking that em- ler and Ford. All ployees not driving non-Big Three a GM-manufac- vehicles now tured vehicle be forced to have to park at the farthest pay a $100 per year parking corner of the lot. fee and park in designated Local 222 President Chris Saturday, August 18th to areas at the back of GM Buckley said the policy is parking lots. about educating people Sunday, September 9th “It sends a message to on the importance of buy- our membership that it is Help support a student important to support the in your community. industry,” said Keith Os- ‘It is our desire that borne, plant chairman. He consumers will choose Drop off your said the policy will reward school supply donation GM vehicles because those who are loyal to the at one of our backpack donation GM brand and the money they are high quality, boxes located throughout the mall. raised from the fee would offer the safety fea- go to a local charity. The request is in keeping tures and value...’ with the union’s recent Buy STEW LOW In partnership Domestic campaign and with the its current Manufacturing United Way! Matters campaign -- both of which push the loyalty mes- ing North American-made Special thanks to our supporting merchants: sage.