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v i page 4 ♦ THE CANADIAN STATESMAN ♦ DECEMBER 28,2005 durtiamreglon.com Writer's Circle of Durham Region gears up for new year John Morris helps kick off events on Jan. 14, , DURHAM - The Writers' Circle of Durham Region welcomes John Morris on Jan. 14. The experienced writer, broadcaster and communicator speaks at the Writers' Writers' and Editors' Breakfast Dialogue, running from 8:30 to 11 a.m. at the Sports Garden Cafe in the Iroquois Park Sports Centre (at the corner of Victoria and Henry streets in Whitby). An award-winning public relations professional, he was a writer, broadcaster broadcaster and producer working in periodicals, periodicals, radio and TV before entering the field. He is a regular contributor to several publications. The president-custodian of Marcovitch Marcovitch PR will discuss writing opportuni- Board chairperson urges more Involvement in child's education From page 1 them," she says. ' , Mrs. Godawa's message to parents of students in the Catholic board is for them to get involved in their child's education. "Work with the administrators at the schools," says Mrs. Godawa. "Advocate "Advocate for your child and work together with teachers for what is best for your kids." ties that exist in his field, the operation of a successful PR business, the highs and lows of a diverse career and scraping scraping out a living through writing, despite an engineering mindset. To reserve a spot, call 905-686-0211 by Jan. 11 and leave a message, or e- mail breakfast2005@wcdr.org. Other upcoming WCDR events include: Putting Flesh on the Bones: Creating Creating Believable Characters by Ruth Walker; Pickering central library branch, Saturday, Jan. 21, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.; call 905-728-7823 or e-mail walkwrite@sympatico.ca. Spoken Words: The Illusion of Dialogue Dialogue in Fiction by Ruth Walker; Pickering Pickering central library branch, Saturday, Jan. 28, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.; call 905- 728-7823 or walkwrite@sympatico.ca. Port Perry Freefall Weekend Workshop: Workshop: By Barbara Turner-Vesselaœ; The Sanctuary Bed and Breakfast, Feb. 23 to 26; call 905-985-4409 or hipoint. manor@sympatico.ca. For more information, visit www. wcdr.org. PADERNO Boxing Week Sale DECEMBER 27-31 SAVINGS UP TO 75% OFF Make this sale and you, too, can bo a Smug Shoppers» mmm BOWMANVILLE J & L Home Hardware 160 Church Street (905) 697-0433 0SHAWA In Season Oshawa Centre, King St. W (905) 571-0562 •7% OFF! Bpc Maritimer set. 1.5,2 &3L Saucepans, 5L Dutch Oven, 4 covers. List price $549. $179" •aweSSOI 78% OFF! 7pc Signature • 2L casserole w/cover. SSSS Ç ŒÜ :oustprice$i42. $39" More Ilian 100 sale items at spectacular savings. Sale ends Saturday. SUPER SPECIALS Save SOW 24cm EuroWare non-stick wok. List price $99.99. $39" mtm 28cm EuroWare non-stick fry pan. List price $99.99. $39" Information & Dealer listings: 1-800-A- NEW-POT or www.paderno.com. PADERNO Pots for Eternity MAÎTRE & Exbnbge Etmes- lournal • News. Advertiser Canatrian Statesman DO NOT PAY Till --the Sleep Factory O.A.C. ONE LOW PRICE PORT PERRY STAR Bed Frame Mattress Single Mattresses *■ v Vanessa Daybed *149 Captain Economy 4 Drawers $000 Included Platimun Iron Futon. Complete Solid Wood Twin Bed Futon Bunk Black Onlv 901 Bed *199 Monaco Bed *309 P <D U4, (/) O a- h- 0) 11 w (ZÎ DC 3 o 9 6 a) X <D CL (/) i otliei promotion^ offer applies lo lo the prices in this ad. Some items not nxodly as shown Since 1978 z-- the I Sleep Factory WE MAKE ANY SIZE MATTRESS! • SET UP AVAILABLE* DISPOSAL OF OLD SET* FREE 6 MONTH LAY-AWAY *★* PHONE ORDERS ACCEPTED*** BOXING WEEN HOURS • Mon Dec. 26, Tues. Dec. 27 & Wed. Dec. 281 Oam ■ 6pm •Thurs. Dec, 29 & Frl. Dec. 3010am-9pm • Sal. Dec 3110am-3pm OVER 40 FACTORY OUTLETS ACROSS ONTARIO INCLUDING... "lth TAUNTON RD. THORNTON RD. rnaarnim a c mn 79 TAUNTON RD.W. 905-433-1052 KIHMTôHftff. HERITAGE SQUARE 85 KINGSTON RD. E. 905-619-1315 1414 KING ST. E. 905-436-3368 J