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Whitby Free Press, 13 Sep 1995, p. 9

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United Way campaign to begin THE UNITED WAY of Oshawa, Whitby and Clanington kicks off is 1995 campaign tomorrow (Thursday), 5:30 p.m., at General Sikorski Hall in Oshawa. There will be wings and finger foods from 15 local restaurants, including eight Whitby establishments. The local United 'Way began lis annual workplace campaign in 1940 and to celebrate, the Durham Big Band MI play period music; the 'Step in Two' jive danoers MiI also perform. Admission is free, although organizers would appreciate a $5 donation at the door. Photo by Mark Reesor WNilby Fre Press more material can go in blue box Whitby Free Press, Wednesday. September 13.1995, Page 9 New name for deaf service The Oshawa Deaf Centre lias changed its naine to Durham Deaf Services. The new iaine was chosen uince deaf people froin ail over Durham' Region use the services. Durham Deaf Services offers sign language (ASL) instruction ('Signing Naturally) in partnership with Durham College; a literacy, life-sills and continuing education program; a resouroe centre of information that focuses on issues of importance to the deaf, deafened and bard of hearing. 'Let's Conununicate' focuses mainly on communication flot only for the deaf, but also for the non- verbal and developmentally disabled. A community and social service program maista deaf people in relation ta comniunity resources and services. There is also an interpreter (ASL) service. Durham Deaf Services helped establish Durham Deaf Non-Profit Homes' in 1990 to, plan and construct an apartment building. Approval was received earlier this year froin the Ministry of Housing for a 60-unit building, but the projeet was later canoelled by the provincial governinent. Mixed household papers and boxboard producta have been added ta, the list of materials which can be recycled through Durham's residential curboide blue box program. Collection of the new materials begins this month and is expected t. divert an additional 110 garbage trucks ful of paper each year. Mixed household papers include tems such as computer paper, envelopes, writing paper, magazines, catalogues, paperback books and junk mail such as flyers, Another Whitby lotto winner Whitby actually had two second-place winners from the huge Lotto 649 draw on Sept. 2. Last week it was an.nounced that Victor and Marcella Tomiczek were also among 35 winners of the second prize. Their share of the more than $3.6-million prize was $97,083. The Tomiczeks have four children a.nd five grandchildren and plan to invest their winnings for retirement. Gordon Rogers of Whitby was one of the firat to dlaim bis second prize winmings. coupons and brochures. Boxhoard products are items such as shoe boxes, toothpaste boxes, Iaundry detergent boxes, cereal boxes, tissue boxes, paper towel rolis and similar product packaging. Recent operational improvements at the Ragions recycling oentre and the development of strong markets for used fibres have allowed the addition of those material types. For more information, oeil 668- 7721. FTIri Hidav 9:OOam to 8:OOpm 9:OOam to 6:OOpm Advertisement1 ANNOUNCEMRENT Dr. Matthew D. Peacoc] is pleased to announce that he has joined Dr. Gregory C. McConnell in the practice -of CHIROPRACTIC Di-. Peacock bhas been a long time Whitby resident and is proucl to retLlrn to pursue a career as a chiropractor bi the saine town bis parents have operated thieir sporting goods store [oi- the past I18 vear-s. After high school. Nlatt attended the University of Western Ontario where lie gYraduated with a Bachelor of Science degyree. The past four years hee bas attencled the Canactian Memorial Chiropractic College from wbich bie guraduated mlith honours this past May. Matt looks for-ward to usin.2 his clinical education complemlented bhy Dr. McConnel l's chir-opractie knowledge and experience. in gR)\Viing, his owVflpractice. DIID YOI KNOW THAT? " Chiropractors are consider-ed prirnary healtb care praictitioners rneaning tbat no medical reterral ik necessary. " Chiropractic is the 2.nd largest healtb cal-e professionin iiCanada. Dr. Matthew Peacock (left) Dr. Gregory C. McConnell (right> " Low back pain, in it's many manifestations, will affect about 80% of people at some tirne in their life. " OHIP covers a percentage of chiropractic care. as do some private insurance packages. " If you have suffered an injutry at work, the cost of any necessary chiropractic treatments may be covered by Workers Compensation. " According to WCB statisties for Ontario in 1993, there were 42.462 compensated back injury dlaims with an average cost of $6U55 per dlaim. " The recent "Manga Report" sarictioned by the Ontario governiment fotind that there is an overwhelming body of evidence indicating that chiropractic management of low back pain is more "cost effective" than medical management. *September 18. 1995 marks the 1 Oth anniversary of the chiropractie profession. Chiropractors specialize in back and neck pain but can also be successful in treating various conditions such as: * eaaces*shoulder & arm pain - arthritis - various sports injuries *whilkshi in Liriess hip & Ieg paine tendonitis - dizziness Chiropractors are concerned with the relationship between the nervous system and the health of the whole body. Through a detailed health history, physical exam and x-rays. a chiropractor.can determine the source of your particular problem. Monday-Thursday 8-7, Friday 8-4:30, Saturday 8-12 519 Dundas St. E., Unit 1, Whitbye 905-430-1750 Textures Tartans "1I/S Tapestries e §Irook4in 'l4Ilèe Siieppe Fine Lad&s 'C(otiéirs Tucked away ln the quaint village of Brooklln, only 5 min. nQrth cf Whltby.,* 57 BALDWIN ST., HWY. 12@0 655-34741Es Mon. to Wedi. 9:30 to 5:30; Thurs. & Fr1. 9:30 Io 8:00; Saturday 9:30 to 5:0ù098 In 1

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