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Police entered grow op before warrant obtained By Jeff Mitchell Staff Writer DURHAM — Cops responding to a vicious dog call saw the door to a residence wide open and detected the smell of marijuana wafting out of it, a Superior Court judge heard Wednesday. Durham Regional Police Con- stable Jim Zaphiropoulos testi- fied that he was informed by of- ficers already on scene of the possibility that a marijuana grow operation was inside when he arrived at 650 Highview Rd. in Pickering on the evening of April 20, 2003. “They advised me they detect- ed a strong smell of marijuana in the residence,” Const. Zaphi- ropoulos testified under ques- tioning by federal Crown Sevag Ye ghoyan. “When I arrived, I observed the windows were cov- ered so you couldn’t see in the residence.” Other telltale signs of a grow op, including lights in the base- ment and the sound of exhaust fans operating inside the house, led officers on the scene to con- tact the Drug Enforcement Unit so a search warrant could be ob- tained, the officer testified. But before that happened, offi- cers entered the home, discover- ing more than 560 plants grow- ing and several packages of dried pot. It is that event that is at the heart of a Charter motion filed by defence lawyer Leora Shemesh asking Justice Barry MacDougall to declare the search by police Charter challenge launched in Pickering trial Requesting Province examine building fees By Mike Ruta Staff Writer DURHAM — Public school trustees will ask the Province to investigate the costs boards pay for building permits, site plan applications and portable fees, hoping to see them drop. The Durham District School Board, at the March 21 board meeting, voted to prepare a draft letter to be sent to Premier Dalton McGuinty, the ministries of edu- cation and housing, local MPPs and the Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA), with copies to Durham munici- palities and every Ontario school board. Board trustees met with most south Durham municipalities to gauge reaction to the idea of low- ering fees, but education director Craig Burch said there has been no response. “They did say they would get back to us; to date there has been no reply,” he said. Whitby Trustee John Dolstra, citing the $1.8 million in building permit fees the board has shelled out the last five years, initially sought to have boards exempted from paying the costs. On Mon- day he amended his motion. “The Durham District School Board, we’re in the business of providing quality education,” he said. “We’re not architects, we’re not engineers and we’re being charged at the highest (institu- tional) rate.” As for municipalities that claim the fees represent “the cost of doing business,” he said the costs THINGS ARE POPPING AT MAPLE RIDGE A.J. Groen / News Advertiser photo PICKERING — William Dunbar Public School students were beaching it recently, as staff and students dressed up in beach wear and took part in a Hula Hoop contest. For Stefanie Myers, left, and Katrina Clarke, the gum blowing contest was the activity of choice. Trustees build case for cost cuts The Pickering 36 PAGES ✦ Pressrun 48,600 ✦ Metroland Durham Region Media Group ✦ FRIDAY, MARCH 25, 2005 ✦ Optional delivery $6 / Newsstand $1 DEJA VU Monarchs win OT thriller again Page 24 HERO’S HELLO Dallaire discusses devil of a book Page 11 2nd Annual EASTER PARADE Saturday March 26 at 11 a.m. Starts Liverpool Rd. and proceeds East on Bayly St. cityofpickering.com 905•839•2990 Give your home a new look for Spring We are Durham’s fl ooring experts! 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We have been to each of the municipalities... and un- fortunately we did not get a lot of positive feedback.” Trustee Croteau said the board receives capital funding from the Province to build schools, “not to subsidize tax bases.” While it is “absolutely fair” for municipalities to cover their costs, “anything above that is a form of taxation.” Whitby Trustee Elizabeth Roy did not support the idea for two reasons. She says “it’s re- dundant” given that most of the provisions of the Province’s Bill 124, the Building Code Statute Law Amendment Act, come into effect on July 1. Among other reforms, the bill seeks to limit municipal building permit fees to what is reasonable to enforce the Building Code. Trustee Roy also said that even if boards were exempted, “the burden of the cost is going to be taken on by the taxpayer.” Oshawa Trustee Susan Shet- ler said Whitby Mayor Marcel Brunelle would not meet with trustees, but Mr. Burch said that wasn’t the case. Board represen- tatives had been invited to ad- dress council at the end of Sep- tember, he said, but didn’t take them up on the invitation. In addition to Trustee Roy, Ajax Wards 1 and 2 Trustee Mari- lyn Crawford did not support the creation of a letter. ✦ Pickering, From Page 1 DURHAM — Community Care Durham’s COPE mental health program will unveil the myths and realities of depression as part of its upcoming Distinguished Speakers Event. Unmasking Depression will take place April 5 at the Annandale Golf and Country Club starting at 7 p.m. It will feature speakers Dr. David S. Goldbloom, professor of psychiatry at the University of To ronto and senior medical ad- viser at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health; and Karen Liberman, executive director of the Mood Disorders Association of Ontario. Admission is free, how- ever donations will be accepted for the mood disorders associa- tion. The event will explore how com- mon depression is, who gets it, what the symptoms are, what can be done about it and where to go to get help. It will also explore the story of a survivor, who overcame a decade-long battle with clinical depression. “We are privileged to have Dr. Goldbloom and Karen Liberman as our speakers,” said Derrick Keene, COPE manager at Ajax- Pickering. “Not only because of their experiences in treatment and recovery, but also to provide a rare opportunity for the community to receive valuable information from an expert and particularly by some who have survived this type of ill- ness.” For more information, call Com- munity Care Durham Ajax-Picker- ing at 905-837-0017 ext. 229. Pickering trustee strong supporter of changesSpeakers discuss depression’s myths and realities By Joshua May Special to the News Advertiser AJAX — Red Alert from the Rouge Valley Health System Foundation. The local foundation, in an event on April Fool’s Day at the Liberty Grand Entertainment Complex at the CNE grounds in To ronto, is preparing its yearly Viva la Rouge Gala for hospital supporters to aid in purchasing an anaesthetic machine for its maternal newborn services as well as other new vital medical equipment. “This annual gala is one of our main fundraising events of the year and is typically used to fi- nance a key piece of new equip- ment for our hospitals,” said Debbie McGarry, Foundation President and CEO. “The event is usually a sellout affair so public response is always tremendous. We expect roughly 600 guests will attend, including hospital staff, physicians, politicians, local com- munity members and representa- tives from local corporations.” Raising almost $200,000 at last year’s gala, the foundation is hop- ing to expand on that amount for this year’s 15th annual event. It’s a night filled with entertain- ment including aerial perform- ers, live bands, casino tables and a silent auction, as well as an Elvis impersonator. With all that, Ms. McGarry said, the evening prom- ises to be an incredibly fun time, all in support of local hospitals. Of the approximately 175 items that will be up for bids this com- ing April 1, the lone prize par- ticipants can compete for ahead of time is a dining room suite that includes a rectangular table, two upholstered armchairs, six upholstered side chairs, a dark wood buffet and an iron patina chandelier, complete with an in- terior design consultation from Ellie Cholette, a regular on ‘The Decorating Challenge’ televi- sion show. All together it is esti- mated to be worth approximately $31,000. “Because of the scale and value of the dining room suite, we de- cided to give the public an op- portunity to bid on this showcase item,” said Ms. McGarry. “In the past, the silent auction was simply a part of our (gala) and therefore only open to guests. This year, however, we are taking advance bids by phone on this item. It is a stunning package and we know someone in the community will have the perfect dining room for it.” The dining room suite, which has been supplied by Union Lighting and Furnishings, is not the only large scale prize to be available at the gala. The foundation will also be holding its lottery draw at the event with the first-place winner driving home a brand new 2005 Lexus IS300. 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Fire stations are open 24 hours a day and are accepting donations, as are local food banks. Monetary donations are also accepted. For more information, call 905-576-5088. Salvation Army needs Easter goods infodurhamregion.com Just one more way to get your community news illegal. Edmund Young Dun Kim, 30, is charged with several offences re- lated to the grow op police discov- ered. Charges include production of marijuana, possession for the purpose of trafficking and posses- sion of the proceeds of crime. Officers called to the stand by Mr. Ye ghoyan testified that they had grounds for entering the house. They said two dogs that had at- tacked a child and two responding police officers had run through an open front door when a shot was fired at one of them. They testified they were concerned a break-in may have occurred at the house, and that someone may have still be inside with the two large dogs. The door to the residence was wide open when police responded, Const. Zaphiropoulos testified. “The door was open; the dogs were out. It didn’t make sense to me the door would be open in a residential area at 7 o’clock at night,” he said. “My intention was making sure anyone in the house was safe.” Eventually the dogs were cor- nered in an upstairs bedroom and one of them was shot. Of- ficers entered the home to make sure no people were hiding or in- jured inside, once the dogs were contained, Const. Zaphiropoulos said. He said that upon entering the house, he detected a strong smell of fresh marijuana and saw pack- aged dope. “It was obviously a grow house,” Const. Zaphiropoulos said. Also Wednesday, Constable Hermano Derago, one of the first officers to respond, testified that he and his partner had sound rea- sons for securing the property, and conducting a perimeter search that included them looking through windows of the house. He was challenged by Ms. Shem- esh, who said the circumstances confronting police did not warrant their entering the house. “A t the time all you have is an open door and two dogs,” she sug- gested. The officer agreed, but said that all possibilities had to be consid- ered. “The last time I checked, dogs don’t open doors by themselves,” he said. “There’s a possibility someone has broken into this house, wan- dered into this house. “You don’t just walk away.” The trial continues. April 2, 2005 at 7:30 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church (Ritson and Rossland in Oshawa) Act fast! This one will sell out soon. IN OSHAWA Durham College Book Store Long and McQuaid Music Store Wa lters Music Centres Wilson and Lee Ltd. Music Store United Way Information Services Kiosk at the Oshawa Centre OT H ER LOCATIONS Cathy’s Gold, Bowmanville Brooklin Village Shoppe, Brooklin Durham School of Music, Ajax The Wee Tartan Shop, Port Perry IN WHITBY Lafontaine Trading Post Marigold Ford-Lincoln Thomas House of Music West Lynde Guardian Drugs Whitby School of Music For tickets call 905-579-6711or available at: Michael Hope www.michaelhope.net The Oshawa-Durham Symphony conducted by Marco Parisotto PRESENTS PROGRAM: Overture: The Phantom Of The Opera Love Changes Everything (ASPECTS OF LOVE) All I Ask Of You (THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA) Whistle Down The Wind (WHISTLE DOWN THE WIND) Starlight Express (STARLIGHT EXPRESS) Unexpected Song (SONG AND DANCE) Te ll Me On A Sunday (SONG AND DANCE) Evita Medley (orchestra) You Must Love Me (EVITA) The Last Night Of The World (MISS SAIGON) Bring Him Home (LES MISÉRABLES) Macavity The Mystery Cat (CATS) “Piano” (Italian version of “Memory” as sung by Sarah Brightman) INTERMISSION This Is the Night (CLAY AIKEN) Beauty And The Beast (BEAUTY AND THE BEAST) Somewhere Out There (AN AMERICAN TAIL) Too Darn Hot (KISS ME KATE) If This Is What We’re Fighting For (THE BEAUTIFUL GAME) The Prayer (THE QUEST FOR CAMELOT) The Phantom Of The Opera (THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA) Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again (THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA) The Music Of The Night (THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA) Tickets: Adults/seniors $28; Children under 12 and full time students $12. Parking free! “A rich selection of great songs performed with intelligence and passion… I really enjoyed the show!” - Michael Wall Director of Artistic Operations, Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra “This program was a box office success beyond our wildest dreams. We were ecstatic with the results and our audience was ecstatic with the show!” - Lori Crawford Director Of Marketing And Sales, Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra “…I don’t think I’ve heard a live performance so beautiful in my entire life.”- Britanny W. Audience Member Last Concert Of The Season! Discover ODSO! Hear what critics say about Michael Hope Andrew Lloyd Webber and Co. 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HERONGATE BARN DINNER THEATRE 2885 Altona Rd., Pickering www.herongate.com (905) 472-3085 Great Food • Great Shows • Great price Not valid with any other offer FREE DINNER THEATRE Buy 3 & Get the 4th FREE CLIP & SAVE Valid Sunday April 3 & Thursday April 7 OPENING APRIL 1st “You Know I Can’t Hear You When The Water’s Running” by Robert Anderson durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, MARCH 25, 2005 PAGE 5 P ✦ Officers, From Page 1 Watch for us Wednesday, Friday and Sunday for all your local news. NEWS ADVERTISER Council, chairman’s budgets passed without question Cost to taxpayers $2.2 million By Carly Foster Staff Writer DURHAM — It’s costing tax- payers $2.2 million and passed in a blink without any questions. The regional councillor and chairman’s budgets were among the only ones passed with a unanimous, undebated vote at recent budget meetings. They in- clude new offices, increased con- ference allowances and wages. The proposed council bud- get is $1.7 million, up 11.6 per cent. The 28 councillors, who will have their own offices in the new headquarters, will get al- most $26,000 in new equipment. That means $20,000 in comput- ers, $2,400 for chairs, $2,400 for a printer and $1,500 for a televi- sion and mounting stand in the boardroom. Each councillor will now be allowed to spend $7,500 each on conferences a year, up $1,000 from 2004. Other costs: $15,000 for tele- phones and pagers, $64,000 for memberships and dues, $22,000 in car allowances and $8,000 in office supplies. Regional Chairman Roger An- derson’s $486,531 budget is up 16.5 per cent. The biggest por- tion is personnel expenditures and costs ($401,400), including a full-time policy staffer and re- ceptionist and rentals ($19,400). The chairman’s budget also includes a $5,800 allowance for computer/software/hardware upgrades. Officers tell court they had grounds for entering A/P PAGE 6 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, MARCH 25, 2005 durhamregion.com EDITORIAL LETTER TO THE EDITOR Imagine a world with no discrimination I t’s been a tremendous week for Ajax and Pickering, and although not everyone was aware of the important occa- sion, they should be. March 21 was the United Nations’ International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination and two mid-week events highlighted how the event is highly regarded in our communities. The Pickering Advisory Committee on Race Relations and Equity hosted the 2005 Race Relations Forum with guest speaker Zanana Akande, president of the Urban Alliance on Race Relations. At that same event students shared winning entries from the writing contest ‘In Your Words’. In Yo ur Words invited students from Grade 2 to 12 across Durham’s two school boards to submit an essay answering the statement, “It is important that I help stop discrimination because...”. The response to the contest was overwhelming with 338 entries received. The contest, which the committee is considering making annual, gives young students of all cultures in the region, a chance to consider the reality of racial discrimination. Aware- ness of the problem at that young impressionable age is an important step towards shaping their opinions to be open- minded to the multicultural community around them: to be tolerant and celebrate the differences we all have. In Ajax, a multicultural performing arts concert at J. Clarke Richardson Collegiate was held to promote community har- mony. A diverse lineup of performers marked the important event, organized by the Peace and Community Harmony — Working Towards a Global Society project. The United Nations’ International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination stems from a sad day in history on March 21, 1960 when the world was shocked by the news of the Sharpville Massacre in South Africa. There, scores of peaceful demonstrators against apartheid were wounded and killed. To commemorate the tragic event, the United Nations declared the annual event to be marked around the world. As the ethnic makeup of Ajax and Pickering changes every year, it becomes increasingly important that we celebrate our diversity. By remembering the past, marking the tragedy in South Africa, we help ensure the possibility of a day in the future when racial discrimination will truly be eliminated. Athletics teach us so much To the editor: Re: ‘Better use for funds than athletes’, letter, March 11. I find myself compelled to respond to this letter. Michael McNamara suggests that the money spent on funding the Canadian Olympic program would be better spent on other efforts such as peacekeeping. Well, my opinion is that peace begins at home. Athletics is a prime way for individuals to learn many of the foundations of peace, co-operation, fairness, integration with people of other races, the pursuit of excellence, the ability to deal with anger, focus, concentration and the ability to lose with dignity and win with graciousness. The Olympic program, while seemingly for the few who are skilled and dedicated enough to make it to the world stage, actually touches the hearts of many children and leads them into athletics. It matters not whether they make it to the world stage; the process of trying is where the lessons are learned. My Olympic dreams ended at the team trials for the boycot- ted 1980 Olympic Games, but I do not regret one minute of the training and competitions that led me to that point. Although now closer to 50 years of age, I still participate in sports and they still continue to enrich my life. Rev. Julia Ford, Pickering NEWS ADVERTISER Metroland Durham Region Media Group Tim Whittaker, Publisher Joanne Burghardt, Editor-in-Chief To ny Doyle, Managing Editor Duncan Fletcher, Director of Advertising Andrea McFater Retail Advertising Manager Eddie Kolodziejcak, Classified Advertising Abe Fakhourie, Distribution Manager Lillian Hook, Office Manager Cheryl Haines, Composing Manager Janice O’Neil, Composing Manager [ Contact us ]-- News/Sales 905-683-5110; Clas- sifieds 905-683-0707; Distribution 905-683-5117; News Fax 905-683- 0386; General Fax 905-683-7363; E-mail tdoyle@durhamregion.com; Mailing Address; 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax, Ont. L1S 2H5 [ About Us ]-- The News Advertiser is one of the Metroland Printing, Publishing and Distributing group of newspapers. The News Advertiser is a member of the Ajax & Pickering Board of Tr ade, Ontario Community News- paper Assoc., Canadian Commu- nity Newspaper Assoc., and the Canadian Circulations Audit Board. 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Fax: 905-683-0386; e-mail: tdoyle@ durhamregion. com. The newspaper contacts only those whose submissions have been chosen for publication. T he Ontario government again finds itself in a quandary with teachers. Elementary and secondary union locals across the province are working- to-rule or about to, citing the slow pace of negotiations with school boards. Rhonda Kimberley-Young, recently re- elected president of the Ontario Second- ary School Teachers’ Federation, blamed the Province saying “boards have been very slow to bargain because they do not know what funding is available to them. “Peace and stability is in the govern- ment’s hands right now, because they control funding and legislation. The ball is in their court,” she told delegates at the OSSTF annual meeting. And so it is. But the irony is that while collective bargaining takes place at the individual board level, the Province provides the funding. Soon after taking office, the McGuinty government, cit- ing it’s deficit, called on teachers to be “reasonable” in salary demands in this round of bargaining. And then Education Minister Gerard Kennedy proposed to reward school boards that reach longer- term agreements with guaranteed fund- ing, outlining the amount boards could offer in each of the contract years. That prompted angry reactions from teachers who accused him of interference. Former education minister Janet Ecker once asked if I thought the govern- ment should take over bargaining with teachers. Frankly, I didn’t really have an answer for her. On one hand, it makes sense since the government controls the purse strings. Uniquely local contract issues would likely be lost. More im- portantly, the number of provincewide strikes would skyrocket. It just seems that trying to have it both ways isn’t working. Of course the other side of the coin is that teachers themselves, while pro- fessing to be staunch defenders of local bargaining, more and more are bargain- ing as provincial unions, co-ordinating work-to-rules like a row of dominos. Te achers hailed the defeat of the Con- servatives and welcomed the Liberal government. But it doesn’t seem they are prepared to be “reasonable” (read two per cent pay increase). Even though public elementary teachers received a substantial pay hike in the last contract, union president Rachel Gencey says two per cent isn’t going to cut it. Why should teachers bear the brunt of the govern- ment’s attempt to reign in the deficit, she asked. But if the Conservatives cut so much money out of the education system, as teachers claim, and the Liberals want to improve it but are cash-strapped, as they claim, you would think teachers would heroically say, ‘sure, for the next two years we’ll take a cost-of-living increase only so the government can fix up decay- ing schools and the like.’ Don’t hold your breath. Mike Ruta’s column appears every third Friday. E-mail mruta@durham region.com. Springtime is strike time Mike Ruta staff writer EDITORIALS & OPINIONS infodurhamregion.com durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, MARCH 25, 2005 PAGE 7 P Carrier of The Week If you did not receive your News Advertiser/flyers OR you are interested in a paper route call Circulation at (905) 683-5117. Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9 - 7:30 Sat. 9 - 4:30, Sun. 10 - 1 Remember, all inserts, including those on glossy paper, can be recycled with the rest of your newspaper through your blue box Recycling program. 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He braves the elements He makes small talk with the neighbours He misses parts of his favourite T.V. shows . . . He’s the outside smoker Unsung Hero? We happen to think so . . He braves the elements He makes small talk with the neighbours He misses parts of his favourite T.V. shows . . . T hanks for smoking outside. F or more information contact your public health department. Production of this document has been made possible by a financial contribution from Health Canada Sohail Bharde Sales Representative 647-293-2505 Group Regal Realty 1331 Glennana Road, Pickering, Unit #43 3 BDR condo townhouse, 2 washrooms, fi nished bsmt with 1 BDR, close to all amenities, buses, GO station, Pickering Town Centre, neat & clean. OPEN HOUSE - March 26, 12pm - 4pm Blaze ruled accidental PICKERING — Vaughan Willard Public School won’t reopen until Tuesday as the clean up and repairs following a fire continue, the public school board said in a Wednesday press release. Durham Regional Police and fire crews were called to the Dixie Road school after a fire in the boiler room just after 8 p.m. on March 22. It’s estimated that the fire, which was ac- cidental, caused $40,000 in damage, police reported. “The fire was contained to the boil- er room and there were no injuries as a result of the fire,” Andrea Pidw- erbecki, the Durham District School Board’s communications manager, said in the press release. Classes were cancelled Wednes- day and Thursday, while Good Fri- day and Easter Monday were already scheduled days off for Vaughan Wil- lard students. Vaughan Willard fire causes $40,000 damage , closes school PICKERING — Blooming possibilities are available for your garden. Barbara Twiner, a certified horticultur- al technician and president of the Picker- ing Horticultural Society, is demonstrat- ing styles and techniques with container gardening at a free seminar Wednesday, April 6 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The session is in the auditorium at the Pickering Public Library’s central branch. Registration is required. To register or for information, call 905-831-6265 ext. 6243, 1-888-831- 6266 or e-mail help@picnet.org. Pickering horticulturist offers gardening ideas Andrew Norman/News Advertiser photo A Pickering fire department vehicle was on scene at Vaughan Willard Public School yesterday following a fire that caused $40,000 in damage. Foursome support diabetes research By David Blumenfeld Staff Writer DURHAM — Imagine going to Rome and seeing the Coliseum and Forum, Saint Peter’s Square and Basilica, the Sistine Chapel and Trevi Fountain, all while raising money for a good cause. Melanie Riddell, 31, of Whitby and three friends will get that chance March 13 when they participate in the City of Rome Marathon as members of Team Diabetes — an international program of the Canadian Diabetes As- sociation that sends people around the world to compete in world-class marathons to raise money and awareness for diabetes. “It presented a good op- portunity to raise money for a good cause, to challenge myself physically and to trav- el as well,” said Ms. Riddell, a Grade 5 teacher at Bobby Orr Public School in Oshawa. “I’ve run half-marathons be- fore, but this will be my first full (one).” Ms. Riddell and fellow teacher Rhonda Dirkse of Oshawa — along with Tracey Weeks of Ajax and Jennifer Lee of Brooklin — have raised nearly $17,000 to compete in a marathon of their choice in destinations such as Rome, Honolulu, Iceland, Dublin or Amsterdam. “O ne of the girls I’m going with, her father has diabetes, and I have a lot of friends whose family members have diabetes,” explained Ms. Rid- dell, who has been in training since October to compete in the 42-kilometre run. “The training has been so long that now I’m just ready to do it,” Ms. Riddell said. “I don’t have a time goal. We’re hoping to finish between four and five hours. We’re going to take a camera with us on the course, and just really enjoy it and take pictures as we go.” She said she appreciates all the support she’s received since deciding to join Team Diabetes. Staff members at her school presented her with a $1,000 pledge in De- cember, and even her class is excited for her, with one student giving her a little pre- tend medal before she flies outs on March 10. “It’s amazing how much support I’ve gotten from friends and family. I’ve re- ally been touched by that, the generosity of people. I never expected it. When I’m at the 32k mark... I’ll think of all the people who got me there,” she said. “I’m going to be on top of the world when I fin- ish.” Geoff Cairns, a special events assistant with Team Diabetes, said the program has raised more than $5 mil- lion for diabetes research, education and community services since 1997. In the past year, 14 participants have come from Durham Re- gion. “Many of these people have dedicated so much time and effort and have shown a tremendous ability and willingness to do whatever it takes for the Team Diabetes program and the Canadian Diabetes Association. I know Melanie has done extremely well with her fundraising and that the Whitby community has been most supportive,” Mr. Cairns said. More than 2 million Cana- dians are living with diabetes and 20,000 new cases are di- agnosed each year. For more information, call 1-800-BAN- TING or go to www.teamdia- betes.ca. A/P PAGE 8 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, MARCH 25, 2005 durhamregion.com Dental Care for Adults, Kids and Great Big Babies. • A Full Range of Dental Treatments - Bring the whole family. • Saturday & Evening Appointments - To serve you better. • Flexible Payment Options - Helping you get the treatment you want. • A Relaxing Atmosphere - Virtual vision glasses, stereo headphones to help ensure you have a pleasant visit. 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They have raised nearly $17,000 for diabetes aware- ness.Community news online at durhamregion.com By Peggy Foster Staff Writer DURHAM — A different form of scouting open to both boys and girls started in Ontario four years ago, with a view, its leaders say, to returning to the original program started by Scouting founder Lord Robert Baden-Powell. The Baden-Powell Scout Asso- ciation, (BPSA) and its leader, Com- missioner Adrian Crewson of Mis- sissauga were challenged by Scouts Canada in 2004 for using the words “Baden-Powell and “scouting,” say- ing they were copyright infringe- ments. The Ontario Ministry of Consum- er and Business Services agreed, giving its decision on Jan. 14, 2005, and instructing BPSA to change its name and not use the word “scout- ing” to identify itself. Mr. Crewson, along with other council members, changed the name to the Tradition- al Explorers’ Association Council (TEAC) of Ontario. According to Mr. Crewson, the group started with eight members in May 2000, and now has more than 600 boys and girls registered for its programs in Ontario. “It’s a return to the original pro- grams that are still quite applicable to today and traditional,” said Mr. Crewson, who has been involved in scouting since 1946. “I am pro- moting the program I grew up with and am used to, and I’m 75 so you can see there are no age limits. I am much indebted to Scouts (Canada), but they departed from the stan- dards.” Jennifer Austin, director of com- munications for Scouts Canada in Ottawa, said the application to have the BPSA change its name came after there was some confusion among parents about which group they were enrolling their children in. The new youth groups are sepa- rate from Scouts Canada but, in fact, mirror the original scouting pro- gram, using different group names such as Otters instead of Beavers for 5- to 7-year-olds, Timber Wolves instead of Cubs for 8- to 10-year- olds, Explorers instead of Scouts for 11- to 14-year-olds, Senior Explorers instead of Venturers for young men and women 15 to 17 years old, and Rover Knights instead of Rovers for those over 17 who want to remain as uniformed members or become leaders. Retired teacher Jim Noble of Newcastle is the leader of First Clar- ington group of TEAC, which meets at Trinity United Church in Bow- manville. He volunteered as a leader in Scouts Canada for 20 years before moving to the TEAC in September 2002. “The cost to join Scouts Canada had gone up two years ago to $135 plus the cost of the uniform and a book,” Mr. Noble said. “For many families it just wasn’t possible to put a boy into Scouts and hockey at the same time. People had to make a choice.” In the new group, the cost is $65 per child paid at registration, with $60 of the fee paying for insurance and the remaining $5 going to the group for administration costs. There are no paid employees. Scouts Canada, incorporated in 1914, is one of only two organiza- tions chartered by the World organi- zation of Scouting, Ms. Austin said. “This group (TEAC) started after Scouts Canada became a co-ed or- ganization,” she said. “They don’t agree with the uniforms and the way we are changing to attract youth and appeal to the needs of kids today.” Ms. Austin says it is important for Scouts Canada to reflect today’s society, adding that the uniform is less traditional but the program is much the same, set in the outdoors and teaching young people about leadership. durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, MARCH 25, 2005 PAGE 9 A/P CR-V EX model RD7785E shown SPECIAL PURCHASE FINANCING FROM 3.9%** Every CR-V is equipped with an extensive class-leading safety package including Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA™), Side Curtain Airbags and RealTime™4-Wheel Drive to deliver driving confidence on any road surface in any weather. 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Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo They’re no dummies AJAX — The Youth Centre came up with a lifesaver of a course for teens recently, offering CPR ‘A’ training. From left, Jillian Reynolds, Stephanie Cotter, Annamarie Sukraj, and Rebecca Dunsford practise with dummies. Fundraising night supports access program AJAX — The Durham Supervised Access Program, which is a part of the YMCA, is hosting an evening of laugh- ter at Yuk Yuk’s. The event is Thursday, April 7 at Yuk Yu k’s Comedy Club in Ajax, starting at 8 p.m. Two comedians will entertain, while there will also be door prizes and a si- lent auction raffle. Tickets are $12 each and there is a cash bar and pub food available for purchase. Guests must be age 19 or over to attend. All proceeds go to support the su- pervised access program, which pro- vides supervised visitation services to children whose parents have or are currently involved in separation or di- vorce. To purchase tickets or for more in- formation, call the program at 905- 619-4565 ext. 305. Get your ticket to laughter in Ajax He challenges youth to make a difference By Jillian Follert Staff Writer DURHAM — A line of au- tograph seekers stretched the entire length of the Durham College gymnasium last Fri- day afternoon, but it wasn’t a movie star or pop singer that the masses were there to see. Expectantly clutching hardcover copies of Shake Hands With the Devil: The Failure of Humanity in Rwan- da, they came to shake hands with Romeo Dallaire, whose rousing speech brought hun- dreds to their feet earlier in the afternoon. The retired lieutenant-gen- eral spoke for an hour about the best-selling book, which details his harrowing expe- rience as force commander of the United Nations mis- sion to Rwanda in 1994, and the world’s failure to stop the 100-day massacre of 800,000 Tutsis and moderate Hutus. His voice full of emotion, Lt.-Gen. Dallaire recounted how the UN and Western gov- ernments virtually ignored the genocide, drawing paral- lels between that tragedy and events currently unfolding in Darfur. “We have to revive activism on campus,” he concluded, stressing that young people have a major role to play in preventing future tragedies. “We have to make the next generation one that is aware and involved.” When asked how youth in Durham can make a differ- ence, Lt.-Gen. Dallaire sug- gested starting local branches of major non-governmental organizations, and lobbying businesses and politicians. Lamenting a decline in po- litically motivated youth, he also encouraged budding ac- tivists to shake up their less- motivated peers. “The only way to attack that attitude, is to be more in their face,” he said. “En- vironmentalists and people like that have learned that it’s important to make people feel your presence. You can’t be on the fringe of the main- stream.... You have to be the mainstream.” While Lt.-Gen. Dallaire is most widely known for his role in Rwanda and subse- quent book, the 58-year-old father of three is also a visit- ing lecturer at Harvard Uni- versity, an advisor to the De- partment of Foreign Affairs, and a rumoured candidate for the Senate. He has been invested in the Order of Canada and last month received a Pearson Peace Medal. “When you get to be my age, you’ve heard hundreds of thousands of speakers. But I’ve never heard anyone paint a picture the way you painted one today,” said Durham College president Dr. Gary Polonsky, thanking Lt.-Gen. 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SUNDAY, MARCH 27 CALENDAR CLUB: The 4 Sea- sons Bottle Collecting Club is visiting the Pickering Markets, 1400 Squires Beach Rd., from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and selling its products as well as offering free appraisals and details about the organization. MONDAY, MARCH 28 SENIORS CARPET BOWL- ING: Running from 9:20 to 11 a.m. every Monday and Thursday, the Ajax Seniors’ Friendship Club welcomes all seniors. A $10 fee applies to new members. The club plays at the St. Andrew’s Commu- nity Centre, 46 Exeter Rd., in Ajax. Call Evelyn Edwards at 905-683-2947. TUESDAY, MARCH 29 BUSINESS CLUB: The Durham Contact Business Exchange Club meets every Tuesday at 7 a.m. for a break- fast meeting at the Victoria Gardens Restaurant in Ajax, 570 Westney Rd. S. The non- profit club of small business owners meets for networking, exchanging ideas, promoting each other’s business and pro- viding leads. The restaurant is at 570 Westney Rd. S. (at Lake Driveway West). Call 905-428- 5733 or visit www.durhamcon- tactbusiness.com. PARENT SUPPORT: A parent support group meets locally every Tuesday at 7:15 p.m. for parents of kids involved in drugs, alcohol, running away, dropping out of school, crimes and parent abuse. For more information and for meeting location, visit www.apsgo.ca, or call 416-223-7444 or 1-800- 488-5666. HOSPITAL TALK: Representa- tives from Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital are the guests this week of the Ajax Senior Citizens’ Friendship Club’s Tuesday Morning Dis- cussion Group. Meetings are at the St. Andrew’s Commu- nity Centre, 46 Exeter Rd. in Ajax. Call Louise Johnson 905- 683-7799 at or Shirley Bruce at 905-428-8711 for details. CELLING YOUR SOUL: The Ajax-Pickering Diabetes Sup- port Group meets at 7 p.m. in the Petticoat Creek Com- munity Centre, 470 Kingston Rd., Pickering, to discuss the topic of cellular nutrition. Those living with diabetes are encouraged to attend. Space is limited so to reserve a spot, call Barbara Lorne at 289-314- 7843. TOASTMASTERS CLUB: The Pickering Powerhouse Toast- masters Club invites anyone interested in improving and developing interview, leader- ship, public speaking, listening and other communication skills to its weekly meetings from 7 to 9 p.m. in the auditorium at the Pickering Public Library’s central branch. Call Sherrif Karamat at 905-509-6769 or Ron Vereggen at 905-837-9478. TAX STRATEGIES: Beginning at 7:45 a.m. with a continental breakfast, learn about taxation and how it relates to business at a Town of Ajax-led session. Located in the banquet room at the McLean Community Centre, 95 Magill Drive, the meeting gets underway at 8 a.m. followed at 9 a.m. with networking. RSVP to this free seminar by calling Alison Shep- pard at 905-683-3000, ext. 231. NUTRITIONAL WORKSHOP: This guide to healthy eating decisions and healthy weight loss is facilitated be Denise Ta ylor and will take place from 10:30 a.m. till 12 p.m. It will be held at the Durham West Arts Centre located on 72 B Old Kingston Road in Pickering Vil- lage. To register or for more information call Ameena or Terika at 905-427-7849 TENNIS REGISTRATION: The Dunmoore Tennis Club is holding registration for the 2005 season at the upper level of the Pickering Recreation Complex, 1867 Valley Farm Rd. It runs from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in Room 3. Registration at this time also qualifies for an early bird draw. The club is located at the foot of Whites Road and newcomers are always welcome, Call Judy at 905- 420-8333. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30 MEDITATION: Learn how to meditate at a Sahaja Yoga Meditation Class held each Wednesday at the Duffin’s Creek Co-op. The program is free and newcomers are always welcome. The class starts at 7 p.m. and the co-op is located at 1555 Finch Ave. Unit 76 in Pickering. For more information call Deo or Farida at 905-420-7252. ONE-PARENT SUPPORT: The One Parent Families Associa- tion, Ajax-Pickering chapter meets every Wednesday at the KMW Health Care Ser- vices, 158 Harwood Ave. Unit 22 in Ajax, for both custodial and non-custodial parents, whether your children are two or 42. Meetings are at 8 p.m., except for the first Wednesday of each month when it’s 8:30 a.m. Call 905-683-1082 or visit www.opfa.net. SENIORS WHIST: The Ajax Seniors’ Friendship Club invites seniors to play Wednes- days, from 1:15 to 3:30 p.m. at the St. Andrew’s Community Centre, 46 Exeter Rd. in Ajax. There is a $10 membership fee for all new members. REGIONAL CHAIR’S AD- DRESS: Ajax and Pickering Board of Trade hosts the ad- dress from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Roger Anderson discusses current regional issues and economic development initia- tives. Address is at the Victo- rian Banquet Hall and the cost is $35 plus GST for members or $45 plus GST for future members. TOASTMASTERS CLUB: The Ajax-Pickering Toastmasters Club invites anyone interested in improving and developing quick thinking, self-confidence, personal growth, and speaking skills to its weekly meetings. Doors open at 7:15 p.m. and the meeting runs from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Pickering Nuclear Information Centre. Call Re- nata at 905-426-9786, Dianne at 905-619-6716, or visit www. toastmasters.org. HEAD INJURY: The Head Injury Association of Durham Region holds its Connections Ajax-Pickering session from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Games Room of the Ajax Community Centre, 75 Centennial Rd. Games, cards, conversation. Call 905- 723-2732. THURSDAY, MARCH 31 CHANGING HOMES: The Ajax-Pickering Christian Woman’s Club holds its March morning coffee session, with Judy Gibson offering spring into action ideas, Carol Beat- tie delivering fresh music, and Nancy Revie bringing her secrets on what motivates her year-round. All tie into the theme of turning your home from topsy-turvy to terrific. The session runs 9:30 to 11:15 a.m. at the Annandale Golf Club, Church and Bayly streets, in Ajax. A charge of $8 at the door is collected, or $5 for first time guests. Com- plimentary nursery can be arranged by reservation. Call Janet at 905-427-3072. FRIDAY, APRIL 1 ADDICTION SUPPORT: The Serenity Group 12-step recov- ery program meets at 8 p.m. at Bayfair Baptist Church, 817 Kingston Rd., Pickering. The group deals with addictions of all types, including co-depen- dency. A child-care program is available. All are welcome. Call Jim in the evenings at 905- 428-9431. NEW-TO-YOU SALE: From 7 to 8:30 p.m. join the St. Martin’s Anglican Church for its latest new-to-you Sale. Purchase clothing for the fam- ily, or browse a white elephant table, toys, and books. The church is at 1201 St. Martin’s Dr. in Pickering. Call 905-839- 4257. To have an item ap- pear in the billboard, send all the details by e-mail to news editor David Stell at dstell@durhamregion.com. A/P PAGE 12 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, MARCH 25, 2005 durhamregion.com ® AJAX See you along the way Call Us For Our Special Rates • Featuring 64 Guestrooms and Suites • Indoor Pool and Hot Tub • Meeting Room - Guest Laundry • Complimentary Continental Breakfast • Elevator - Copy and Fax Service • Children 12 and Under Free • Free high-speed internet access in lobby area. • Remote Control Cable TV 210 Westney Rd. S., Ajax For reservations call 905-428-6884 1-888-561-7666 www.super8ajax.com SM News Advertiser Billboard MARCH 25, 2005 TH !N N U A L #!.!$!g3 ,%! $).'