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Whitby Free Pres Wechiosday, Doemnbor 7, 1994. Pff 9 Committee may be formed to* address prescription. concerns The Durham Region Pharmacists' Association, ini conjunction with the Ontario Pharmac-iets' Association, yesterday held a public education seminar on controlling the costs of prescription drug plans. Durham Region's top employers, financial consultants, politicians, physicians and pharmaciste were invited to the seminar held at the Holiday Inn, Oshawa. The goal was to form a local multiple stakeholder committee to addàress community concerns about rising prescription and health care costs. The association believes'that a community approach to the presciption drug plan cost issue will yield far greater savings than a single employer's efforts. Through its consulting service, the Durhamn Region Pharmacists' Association offers free advice on nxanaging the coats of employee, drug plan benefits. Depot opened at mal STAFF AND DIGNITARIES crumple.up a banner at the officiai opening of Business Depot's Whitby Mail store. Despite the cold temiperatures, a large crowd lined Up. ta take advantage of the grand opening specials. Photo by Mark Reesor, Whihby Free Press Advertisement Baskets fior ail occasions You can find everything from gift baskets, porcelain doils and Victorian crafts to antique fumniture and children's books at The Original Basket Kase. As its name suggests, though, the shop is best known for a very wide selection of gift baskets shipped throughout Canada and the United States. Customers can opt for one of the many specialty selections -- a gourmet basket ($35 and up), fu11 of treats for the whole family, cookies, candies, chocolates, crackers, pate, smoked oysters, mustard, antipastojam, gourmet tea and gourmet coffee. Our most popular corporate basket is our sweet tooth (starting at $25), an assortment of sho-.tbread biscuits, chocolate biscuits, chocolates, cake,- gourmet coffee, gourmet tea, jam and candies. There's a variety of baby baskets and one designed for a bridaI shower -- or pick your own from the shop's wide v'ariety of gift items. Owner Marion Cozens started The Original Basket Kase out of her home in 1987. The business flourished and she opened her 2,300 square foot Ajax store in September. It is located in the McKenzie Plaza (250-252 Bayly St. W., between Pizza Hut and Dairy Qucen). Marion says she tries to stock unique items not found elsewhere. Many of our crafts are made by store staff. "You can get everything in here for every occasion." Customers can enjoy free coffee and hot apple eider as they browse, and they often remark about the competitive prices, friendly service and relaxed atrnosphere. "A lot of people corne here and say 'This is better than the mail because it's 50 relaxing in here,' " "A lot of people say 'Finally Unionville's in Ajax.' " Basket Kase McKenzie Plaza~ 250-252 Bayly St. W. Ajax, Ontaio a (905) 427-9769 ~ Gift Baskets - Victorian Crafis ~ Full Gifi uine & Antiques - Porcelain Dolîs ~ Craft Classes - Corporate Orders Baskets Delivered Throughout Canada =Z KEEP YOUR ENERGY USE DOWN WHEN THESE GO UP. Évcry year millions of colourful, festive lights decorate homes, office buildings and evergreens across the province. But you can neatly trim the amount of electricity your lights use; without affecting your enjoyment one bit. If you're planning to buy new strings of lights, or replace old, wom ones, try energy saving 5-watt bulb strings, instead of the usual 7-watts. They corne in the same colours, and are every bit as cheery and festive. But they use up to 30'% less electricity and for that they deserve a special holiday cheer. You can also save energy by turning your holiday lights off when you're not at home. And by using a timer, you can set your lights to tum on and off automnatically, ensuring they are not left on A night. By doing these little things, you can save energy while enjoying a bright holiday season. SEASON'S GREETINGS PROM Kif '0 'c Whitby Hydro Electric Com mission 100 Taunton Rd. E., P.O. Box 59 Whitby, Ont. Li N 5R8 668-5878 General Contractors Roofe rs lIl Demolition Contractors SmaII Businesses+ Handymen Sim Tor Environmental Ld. Announces the opening of its new waste recycling facility & cardboard11-1 buy-back centre M.O.E.E. Licensed Open 6am- 6pm Located at 113 Warren Rd., Whitby Cali 666-5533 for more information 'qil Ici :l AeA A u 1