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(Continued from page 1) Johnson lost her marriage and revoked custody of her kids “because I knew I would be a single mom on welfare doing drugs.” She is currently jobless. She lives on the charity of friends and family, and perhaps that too is nin- ning out. The withdrawalpangs have not been pleasant. She’s suffered irri- tability, tremors and weight loss. And the constant desire to start smoking crack again is always there Thieves made More than $21,000 worth of golf clubs were taken from an Oakville sporting goods business in November. Crime Stoppers would like to help Halton Police identify whoever is responsible and recover the stolen property. The theft occurred between Sat, Nov. 13th at noon, and Mon., Nov. 15th, at 7 am. A brick was used to smash a window at Jelinek Sports, 880 Equestrian Court. The thief entered the premise through this window and left with golf clubs made by Founders Club and Pro Kennel. Some of the clubs were in complete boxed sets, other were loose. . If you have any information that leads to an arrest in this or any other case, you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000. You need not give your name and your infor- mation will be treated with com- Resolve to get in shape in '94 Much more in ’94. That’s the. commitment of the Oakville Parks and Recreation Staff to the people of Oakville. Nowhere is this reflect- ed more than at the Town’s two Fitness and recreation Centres. CONNECTION River Oaks and Glen Abbey Centres are now conveniently linked by the Smith Centriller Viaduct and the good news is that one membership fee gives access to the amenities at both locations. Fitness classes for beginner, inter- mediate and advanced levels are offered morning, noon and night, to accommodate busy family sched- ules. High and low impact aerobics, step classes, circuit training and toning with soft weights - All fit- ness class options are available, taught by top notch, personable instructors. For those who prefer to go it alone, there are gyms at both centres, fully equipped with exer- cise machines and free weights. You can bike, row, stair climb or lift your way to personal fitness. An indoor track at River Oaks affords an all weather haven for the dedi- cated runner. The Fitness Co-ordi- nators at both centres are available to help you with your program. From “Parents and Babes” to “Tae Kwon Do” from “Kindergym” to “Yoga” many preregistered pro- grams are also operated at both cen- tres, for people of all ages. Schedules and assistance are avail- able at our reception desks. Schedules are constantly updated to meet seasonal demands. 0 yes, we do provide baby-sitting for week« day morning classes and yes, we do have a snack bar at each location. Several new membership pack- ages are available in 1994, includ- ing a non-prime time option for those whose work schedules permit them to exercise during our after- , noon quiet times. Ask about our new “Ten Visit Pass”, which enti- tles you to one free session every ten visits. ‘Our thriving Rehabilitation Membership can be used by adults recovering from injuries or medical problems. Give the Centres a call if you would ben- efit from this program. Staff can advise you about medical clearance. If you wantto check out your level of personal fitness before embarking on an exercise regime, you can sign up for a complete fit- ness Appraisal conducted by our C.A.S.S. Certified Fitness Appraisers who will assist you in designing a tailor-made program. If you haven’t visited the Centres, make a ‘ 1994 resolution to drop in for a look and a quick tour. There is an arena in each complex offering recreational skating and a Library and Leisure Pool at Glen Abbey Recreation and Aquatic Centre. Last, but not least, both Centres have squash and racquet- ball courts. Call Glen Abbey Recreation and Aquatic Centre at 827-0068 or River Oaks Recreation Centre at 257-6283 for further information. It! , 3t Police say most crack it in the back of her mind. . But Johnson says she doesn’t want pity; she knew what she was getting into when she started. When she quit, Johnson tried to climb out by herself. But that hasn’t worked. So she turned to ADAPT. ADAPT is a non-profit organiza- tion funded in part by the province. It provides free care to drug and alcohol abusers. ' Prospective clients are given an assessment to determine their con- dition and appropriate treatment, whether on an outpatient basis or Off With Clubs Call 1 -800-668-5151 TOLL FREE plete anonymity. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display. Please call 1-800-668-5151 or 825- TIPS (that’s 825-8477). .’1 White Rose“ CRAFTS AND NURSERY SALES UNITED Q stores. PLASTIC CANVAS s; 7 mesh. Quick cou ' style with tone on tone grid for easy counting. 10 5/8" x 13 5/8". Clear only. .39 ea. 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