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www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver, Friday March 2, 2007 - 19 Special treat for early bird visitors to Purdy's Chocolatour display Chocolate lovers should unite at Oakville Place. To celebrate its 100th anniversary, Purdy's Chocolates are bringing their traveling exhibit ­ the Chocolatour ­ to town, showcasing the history of chocolate. The exhibit, which runs March 3 ­ 18, includes 10 larger-than-life sculptures, each used to portray a particular aspect of chocolate's history and manufacture. It begins with chocolate's use in the ancient cultures of Mexico and Central America, and moves to modern times where chocolate continues to flourish as an internationally recognized icon. Among the Chocolatour exhibits is a model of a Mayan Temple and a Spanish Galleon with authentic sails. A cocoa bean, split in half and open like a book, explains the harvesting of the beans and addresses world trade issues. Chocolatour also includes a giant stack of chocolates, equipped with screens and a four-minute video to show how chocolates are made with different centres. Everyone who visits the exhibit will have a chance to enter a contest to win a monthly gift from Purdy's Chocolate from Oakville Place for 12 months. Chocolatour will be located in the centre court of the mall and available for viewing during regular shopping hours, Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. There is no charge for admission. Oakville Place Shopping Centre is located at the QEW and Trafalgar Rd. Spot! Since 1952 Save 25% Bottle o removerf spot each ordwith er! Oakville Spelling Bee April 28 Oakville's best spellers will compete in April to determine who will advance to the provincial spelling bee finals in May. Spelling Bee of Canada is holding its 20th Annual School and Community Spelling Bee in cities and regions across Canada, with Oakville's competition happening April 28 at Oakville Christian School. Oakville regional first, second and third place finishers in each age category will receive a cash prize or value of cash prizes and a trophy. Only the first place finisher in each category will advance to compete against other regional champions at the provincial finals in Toronto in May. The provincials will be televised, and will feature winners from 40 regions across the province. Spelling Bee of Canada's Bees are aimed at youth six to 15 years of age. They're placed in three categories: primary, age six to eight, junior, age nine to 11 and intermediate, age 12 to 14. Those 15 and up are mentors and coaches. For more information, visit www.spellingbeeofcanada.ca. FREE! Look Centre for Advanced Skin Care and Cosmetic Surgery 2951 Walker's Line, 1st Floor, Burlington, ON L7M 4Y1 (Dundas and Walkers Line) www.dermetics.ca tel 905.336.9624 fax 905.336.9625 for your Covers flyer have recently heard Q: Ibeing used. What does the term "corrective skin care" this exactly mean? "corrective care" is generally in medical cosmetic A: The term such as in skindermatologist's offiused cosmetic surgeon's settings a ce, office or at a medical spa. This term was coined with the onset and popularity of cosmeceuticals. These are topical skin care programs or preparations that are either prescription based or use ingredients that are aimed to correct specific skin conditions. Typical ingredients found in these programs include Retin A, Alpha Hydroxy Acids, Glycolic Acid and Hydroquinone, just to name a few. Most skin care programs that you can purchase over the counter aim to maintain healthy skin or work as preventative therapies. The options for the consumer are vast and offer minimal incremental corrective improvement. Corrective skin care programs managed by a physician are generally focused on how to correct specific skin conditions such as hyperpigmentation, acne, acne scarring, fine lines and wrinkles. Some of these creams may have temporary side effects associated with initial use but eventually the skin builds a tolerance to the medicated ingredients and the skin is corrected. Caution should be used with these programs and you should be followed by a trained professional (skin expert) on a regular basis while using these products. Please feel free to contact us for a free consultation. Dr. Channy Y. Muhn, MD, FRCPC Dermatologist/Dermatologic Surgeon in today's paper Selected Area's Dr. Nathan Rosen, MD, FRCPC Dermatologist/Dermatologic Surgeon