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The Pickering 44 PAGES ✦ Metroland Durham Region Media Group ✦ WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2005 ✦ Optional delivery $6 / Newsstand $1 PICKERING TOWN CENTREPICKERING TOWN CENTRE UPPER LEVEL SEARS WINGUPPER LEVEL SEARS WING 905.420.0744905.420.0744 See in-store for details. ™Roger, ©Rogers wirelss, the Mobius design and YOUR WORLD RIGHT NOW are trademarks of Rogers Communications Inc. Used under license. Now that you have your phone All In-Stock Accessories 25% off25% off See store for details [Briefly ] Mayor rings in New Year’s Day PICKERING — Mayor Dave Ryan and members of Pickering council are putting a new twist on the traditional New Year’s Day levee. For the first time, the City is throwing open the doors of City Hall to usher in and celebrate the new year at the first Mayor’s New Year’s Day Levee. Not only will guests have an opportunity to greet Mayor Ryan and councillors, but there will also be live entertainment, free refreshments, attractions for children and a prize draw. There will be carolers, a balloon clown artist, a tattoodle artist, a town crier, and a draw featuring such prizes as an Xbox 360, digital camera and gift cer- tificates. It is Sunday, Jan. 1 at the Pickering Civic Complex, 1 The Esplanade, from 2 to 4 p.m. [What’s on ] Pickering gives to United Way PICKERING — The United Way asked and Pickering deliv- ered. At Monday’s City council meeting, a motion was passed to consider giving the United Way a grant of $90,832 towards its 2005-06 campaign. The grant must be approved during the 2006 budget delibera- tions. In September, a represen- tative from the United Way of Ajax-Pickering-Uxbridge came to council to request a contribution to its campaign. The amount is based on a contribution of $3.19 per house- hold. Mayor Dave Ryan pointed out the contribution is a 10-per cent increase over last year, which is what the United Way requested. [Index ] Editorial Page, A6 Sports, B1 Entertainment, B3 Classified, B5 [Call us] General: 905 683 5110 Distribution: 905 683 5117 General Fax: 905 683 7363 Newsroom Fax: 905 683 0386 Pressrun 48,900 infodurhamregion.com (905) 426-7798 Voted #1 Again! Best Accounting Firm www.ABCentres.ca 100 Westney Rd S (Ajax Go Station) “Affordable Accounting for Small Business” RESERVATIONS CALL 905-683-3210, CHURCH ST., BAYLY, AJAX ANNANDALE Leave your wallet at Home! SMART SERVE FACILITY • L.L.B.O. •REGULATIONS APPLY NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY DINNER • DANCING • DRINKS Deluxe Prime Rib Dinner with Hors D’oeuvres and sweet table. ALL INCLUSIVE $120.00 PER PERSON TAX & GRATUITIES INCLUDED ARTFUL CASE Ready to sell vision for regional centre Page B3 CHAMPIONSHIP TOAST Pickering High already thinking about next year Page B1 Arts wants some attention, money Shopping centre reports ‘hectic’ holiday season By Danielle Milley Staff Writer PICKERING — Holiday shoppers gave the Pickering Town Centre a great gift this year. Sales and traffic were high in De- cember with shoppers visiting the 200 retailers at the mall and children com- ing by in droves to visit Santa Claus. Darren Angus, manager of Zellers, described the last month and year in one word: “crazy. “This year has been very hectic, above normal and that comes with the increase in traffic. It’s hectic, but encouraged.” The store was undergoing renova- tions last December so sales weren’t as good and in previous years Mr. Angus said sales were flat or had small in- creases from year to year, but as of Dec. 22 numbers were up. “Our traffic count is up, sales are up,” he said. Dec. 17, the last full Saturday be- fore Christmas, was the busiest single shopping day, he said, but if broken down on an hour-by-hour basis he suspected Christmas Eve would be the busiest with all the last-minute shop- pers. On Dec. 17 the mall welcomed al- most 70,000 customers. By the end of the month, 1.5 million shoppers are expected to have visited the PTC in 2005. Mr. Angus couldn’t say for sure, but he didn’t think his store was the only one benefiting from an increase in traf- Pickering asked to make big commitment By Danielle Milley Staff Writer PICKERING — The Durham West Arts Centre wants the arts to be a pri- ority for the City of Pickering. Representatives from the group came to Pickering council recently to ask for a financial contribution to keep the group going and to keep sup- port for the arts alive. “Somewhere in the mix the arts never got in there and it did in other communities and we’re just trying to correct that,” said Angie Littlefield, DWAC executive director, in an inter- view. The arts group is asking both Ajax and Pickering for $90,000 for the com- ing year, which Ms. Littlefield pointed out works out to about $1 per capita. The group needs contribution for its operating costs as it finishes the final steps on setting up a charitable foun- dation to realize its ultimate dream of an arts centre. “If we drop from the scene it’s not that arts won’t happen... but what re- ally disappears is this dream to have an arts centre in this municipality,” she said. A cross-section of artists, business people and art enthusiasts came to- gether in August 2003 to form the not- for-profit group, the Durham West Arts Centre. The ultimate goal is to build a 750-seat performing arts cen- tre in Ajax or Pickering in the next five to 10 years. It would include rehearsal space, teaching or studio space, a large atrium for public events or pri- vate functions and arts-related retail space. “Durham West needs to build an arts complex as soon as possible or fall behind,” John Sabean told council in his presentation. Mr. Sabean was one of the DWAC founders and is now the chairman of its board. He sees the arts and culture as an important part of a community. Long-awaited news finally a reality By Jillian Follert Staff Writer DURHAM — No fewer than seven standing ovations heralded the offi- cial announcement of Durham’s new consolidated courthouse Thursday, as politicians of all stripes and eras gathered at the McLaughlin Gallery to celebrate the region’s early Christ- mas present. The mood was exuberant as Mayor John Gray took to the podium to confirm that downtown Oshawa will be home to the 35,000-square-foot building, bringing an end to 10 years of waiting and wondering. “Today’s announcement did not come overnight. Three governments, four separate and distinct processes and many years of hard work and de- termination register as the preamble to today’s exciting announcement,” said Mayor Gray, to thunderous ap- plause. “It would have been too easy to give up and settle for a lower scale development on this site. We stayed the course and we are now reaping the fruits of our labour.” The mayor made a point of ac- knowledging the dedication of his provincial and federal colleagues, as well as past and present councillors and his mayoral predecessor Nancy Diamond. “This was a long time coming,” said Irv Harrell, who sat on Oshawa coun- cil from 1985 to 2000 and pushed hard for the courthouse. “The right Pickering rings in the new year PICKERING — The Pickering Rec- reation Complex is the place to be for families this New Year’s Eve. The City of Pickering hosts its annual free family skate and swim party Satur- day, Dec. 31 from 7 to 9 p.m. Both arena pads will be open with music, prizes and games. Children’s entertainer Jim Parker will be performing in the arena lobby while the 2004 and 2005 Pickering Teen Idols, Nicole Ponte and Kendall Gibson, per- form in the Delaney rink. City aquatics staff are hosting an is- land getaway party on the pool deck where the Muhtadi World Drummers perform. There will also be games and prizes. ‘Madagascar’ is the feature movie in the front lobby. Residents are invited to come and enjoy a movie and popcorn or create a crazy island craft. There will be a New Year’s countdown with party favours at 9 p.m. in both the arena and the pool. Hot chocolate is being donated by the arena snack bar for this event. Food donations will be accepted for St. Paul’s-on-the-Hill. Thunderous applause for courthouse The shopping was good this year in Pickering ✦ See Gift, Page A5 ✦ See Brownfield, Page A5 ✦ See Arts, Page A5 TRIPPED UP IN HIS DRIVE FOR THE NET Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo AJAX — Nolan Smith of the Pickering Panthers crashes into the net as he loses the puck to Ajax Knights goalie Ryan McConkey. The two teams faced off in a novice AA division game at the Ajax Minor Hockey Tournament at the Ajax Community Centre. Ajax won the game 3-1. A/P PAGE A2 ◆NEWS ADVERTISER ◆DECEMBER 28, 2005 BOXING WEEK MATTRESS & FURNITURE SALEMon. Dec. 26 Tue. Dec. 27 Wed. Dec. 28 Thu. Dec. 29 Fri. Dec. 30 Sat. Dec. 31 10-6 10-6 10-6 10-9 10-9 10-3 BOXING WEEK HOURS DO NOT PAY TILL 2007 O.A.C. ONE LOW PRICE ONE LOW PRICE $99Each Piece Twin or Double MISMATCH BLOWOUT Sold as sets only Vanessa Daybed $149 Captain Economy $2994 Drawers Included Harvard Bunk $257 Manhattan Futon Complete $388 Futon Bunk $266Black Only 901 Bed $199 Monaco Bed $309 Twin Double Metal Bunk $249 Platimun Iron Futon Complete $208 Bed Frame $29 Mattress $19Pads From Single Mattresses $79From Sheets $29From Sold as sets only $129 Each Piece Twin or Double MISMATCH DELUXE Solid Wood Twin Bed $139 No other promotional offer applies to to the prices in this ad. 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Phin Public School’s Grade 1 to 3 students, including, from left, Madeline Braney, Zack Palantzas and Hailey Clapperton, built a large gingerbread village as part of a recent math-based social studies unit. News from all over Durham Reg ion Online at durhamregion.com Check regularly for news updates throughout the week This Week Uxbridge Times- Journal NEWS ADVERTISER Canadian Statesman BROOKLIN the Citizen Metroland Durham Region Media Group A/P PAGE A3 ◆NEWS ADVERTISER ◆DECEMBER 28, 2005 Even Santa loves a bargain! Pick up where Santa left off! Boxing Week Shopping Hours Santa Claus from THE NORTH POLE Monday, December 26th - Boxing Day 8:00am-6:00pm Tuesday, December 27th 10:00am-9:00pm Wednesday, December 28th 10:00am-9:00pm Thursday, December 29th 10:00am-9:00pm Friday, December 30th 10:00am-9:00pm Saturday, December 31st - New Year’s Eve 9:30am-5:00pm Sunday, January 1st, 2006 - New Year’s Day Mall Closed Monday, January 2nd, 2006 10:00am-9:00pm DURHAM CENTRE – Whitby DURHAM EAST –Oshawa • Clarington DURHAM WEST – Ajax • Pickering Look for your Durham Region Transit Schedule insert delivered this Friday in your newspaper. Please note the following REDUCTION in the STUDENT fare structure on page 3 of your insert. STUDENT Cash Fare $2.00 Pass Restricted $56.25 Pass Unrestricted $67.50 10 Ride $20.00 STUDENT We apologize and regret any confusion this change may have created for our customers. For more information Toll Free 1-866-247-0055 www.durhamregiontransit.com YEAR-END CLEARANCE SALE www.aspecialplace.ca 905-428-6317 Pickering Home & Leisure Centre 1755 Pickering Pkwy. Unit 18 (Brock Rd. and 401 East) Mon. - Sat. 10-6, Thurs. & Fri. 10-8 YEAR-END CLEARANCE SALE Sale ends December 31st Save up to 50% on sofas, chairs, wall units, tables, lamps, mirrors & more We Love to Decorate! Our experienced staff have been making housecalls in your neighbourhood for more than 25 years PICKERING 1211 Kingston Rd., #B11 905-420-3223 Hwy. 2 Formula Ford Liverpool Rd.N PICKERING 1822 Whites Rd. 905-839-8300 Whites Rd.Kingston Rd./Hwy. 2 Strouds Lane Finch Ave. Amberlea Plaza N AJAX 20 Harwood Ave. S. 905-428-8827 Hwy. 2 Harwood Ave.Village Chrysler N APPETIZERS & HORS D’OEUVRES MAKE HOLIDAY ENTERTAINMENT A SNAP Hundreds of meal ideas. One aisle. www.mmmshops.com Superiour quality, exceptional taste and an outstanding assortment. And the best part is we prepare them. at the YOUR NEW YEAR’S HEADQUARTERS 705 KINGSTON RD. 905-420-5768 WHITES RD SHOPPING CENTRE, PICKERING 100 ct. Napkins 2 for $1.50 New Year’s Squawkers 2 for $1.50 New Year’s Party Kits from $4.99 and up Poly Leis 5 for.99 Balloon Bouquets New Year’s $5.99 Bulk Tiara’s Hats, Horns, Noisemakers Huge Selection .29 Plastic Wine Glasses 8 pk..99 and up from Shooter Glasses 40 pk..99 Chafer Rack Elsewhere $12.99 $5.99 Wacky String 2 for $3.00 from Chafi ng Fuel Ecofl ame Lasts 2 hours $1.49 4 oz. Watch for our CANDLE WAREHOUSE SALE JANUARY 8 to 29, 2006 Name Brand Candles at Super Discount Prices! Never Seen Before Pricing! We reserve the right to limit quantities. No rainchecks will be issued on any advertised items. Prices effective Wed. Dec. 28 to Sat. Dec. 31/05 each STORE HOURS: MON.-WED. 9AM-8PM, THURS. & FRI. 9AM-9PM, SAT. 9AM-6PM, SUN. 10AM-5PM HUGE ASSORTMENT New Year’s Tableware Decorations Norng hopes to be voice of ‘what is right and Godly’ DURHAM — Kevin Norng is carrying the banner for the Christian Heritage Party in Ajax- Pickering Riding. The Claremont resident is running because “I’m concerned about the lack of family-friend- ly legislation and taxation.” The CHP is pro-life, pro-family and is “the only federal party that unashamedly endorses the ‘supremacy of God’ clause in the Canadian constitution,” the party noted in a press release. “There needs to be a voice for what is right and Godly in Canadian poli- tics,” Mr. Norng said. “I’m running in this election to give myself and others in my riding a chance to vote their con- science. Even though I’ve started a little later, don’t count me out of the race.” Mr. Norng noted he’s opposed to the mul- tibillion-dollar ‘child care plan’ that discrimi- nates against stay-at-home parents. Instead, he’d prefer implementing the CHP’s proposal of a $1,000-a-month tax credit if one parent stays home to raise their children. He lives within five kilometres of the airport lands in north Pickering. Mr. Norng said the airport isn’t needed and would be wasteful spending. He’s married and has two children. For more information on the party, visit its website at www.chp.ca. Call Mr. Norng at 905-649-5689 or e-mail Vo teKevinNorng@Canada.com. Christian Heritage Party fields candidate in Ajax-Pickering Ke vin Norng NEWS ADVERTISER A/P PAGE A4 ◆NEWS ADVERTISER ◆DECEMBER 28, 2005 It kind of makes you wonder what the other eight things on this year’s top ten list will be. The new 2006 Passat • all new German engineering and design • double best pick in side and front crash-performance scores in it’s class** • choose from two new, powerful, fuel effi cient engines.†† • standard turbocharged 2.0L, 200hp: 6.7L/100 km or 42 mpg (highway fuel economy); 10 L/100 km or 28 mpg (city fuel economy) • available class-leading 3.6 L, 280 hp V6: 7.7 L/100 km or 37 mpg (highway fuel economy): 12.3L/100 km or 23 mpg (city fuel economy) • 4 year/80,00 km limited new vehicle warranty¥ Well-equipped from $29,950 or lease for $349/month, 5.3% APR, 0%FIRST MONTHLY PAYMENT AND 0%SECURITY DEPOSIT ON A 48 MONTH LEASE The new 2006 Jetta • all new German engineering and design with 20% more storage space • best side-impact crash-performance score ever given to a car in its class* • Three new, powerful, fuel effi cient engines.† • standard 2.5L: 7.2L/100 km or 39 mpg (highway fuel economy); 10.8L/100 km or 26 mpg (city fuel economy) • available 200 hp turbo: 6.9L/100 km or 41 mpg (highway fuel economy): 10L/100 km or 28 mpg (city fuel economy) • available TDI diesel with 177 lb-ft torque: 5.2L/100 km or 54 mpg (highway fuel economy):6.6L/100 km or 43 mpg (city fuel economy) • 4 year/80,00 km Limited New Vehicle Warranty¥ Well-equipped from $24,975¥¥ or lease for $269/month, 4.3% APR, 0%FIRST MONTHLY PAYMENT AND 0%SECURITY DEPOSIT ON A 48 MONTH LEASE Δ §§ Pickering Volkswagen Inc. 905-420-9700 Fax: (905) 420-8550 503 Kingston Rd. Pickering Sales Hours Mon-Thurs 9-8 pm Friday 9-6 pm Saturday 9-5 pm HWY. 401PORT UNION RD.WHITES RD.HWY. 2www.pvw.com § *IIHS rating as of April 2005. Crash-performance based on U.S. equipped vehicle. **IIHS rating as of November, 2005. Crash-performance based on U.S. equipped vehicle. †2006 Jetta 2.5-litre gas engine, 5-speed manual transmission based on a 55-litre fuel tankcapacityand Transport Canada highwayrange estimates of 7.2 L/100 km or39 mpg and cityrange estimates of 10.8 L/100 kmor26 mpg. 2006 Jetta 2.0-litre Turbo gas engine, 6-speed manual transmission based on a 55-litre fuel tank capacity and Transport Canada highway range estimates of 6.9 L/100 km or41 mpg and city range estimates of 10.0 L/100 km or28 mpg. 2006 Jetta 1.9-litre TDI diesel engine, 5-speed manual transmission based on a 55-litre fuel tankcapacityand Transport Canada highway range estimates of 5.2 L/100 km or54 mpg and city range estimates of 6.6 L/100 km or43 mpg. ††2006 Passat 2.0-litreTurbo gas engine, 6-speed manual transmission based on a 70-litre fuel tank capacity and Transport Canada highway range estimates of 6.7 L/100 km or42 mpg and city range estimates of 10.0 L/100 km or28 mpg. 2006 Passat 3.6-litre V6 gas engine,automatic transmission based on a 70-litre fuel tank capacity and Transport Canada highway range estimates of 7.7 L/100 km or37 mpg and city range estimates of 12.3 L/100 km or23 mpg. Your fuel consumption may vary. ‡Whichever comes fi rst. Wear and tearitems and adjustments are excluded after the fi rst 12 months or20,000 kilometres, whichever comes fi rst. ‡‡MSRP$24,975 for 2006 Jetta 2.5-litre gas engine with manual transmission. Price excludes options, freight, PDI, licence, title, transportation, dealer charges and applicable taxes. Vehicle maynot be exactly as shown. Offer applies to a 48-month lease fora 2006 Jetta, 2.5-litre gas engine, 5-speed manual transmission and includes freight, $3,375.20 down payment, no fi rst monthly payment (up to $500 – no cash value) and no securitydeposit required at time of transaction. PDI, insurance, licence, administration/registration fees, PPSAand applicable taxes extra. Monthly payments total $12,643. At lease end, lessee responsible for $0.12/km over 80,000 km, and damage and excessive wear. Requires Volkswagen Finance approval and dealer participation. Offer ends December 31, 2005. §MSRP $29,950 for2006 Passat 2.0-litre Turbo gas engine with manual transmission. Price excludes options, freight, PDI, licence, title, transportation, dealer charges and applicable taxes. Vehicle maynot be exactly as shown. §§Offer applies to a 48-month lease for a 2006 Passat, 2.0-litre Turbo gas engine, 6-speed manual transmission and includes freight, $3,297 down payment, no fi rst monthly payment (up to $500 – no cash value) and no security deposit required at time of transaction. PDI, insurance, licence, administration/registration fees, PPSA and applicable taxes extra. Monthly payments total $16,403. At lease end, lessee responsible for $0.12/km over 80,000 km, and damage and excessive wear. Requires Volkswagen Finance approval and dealer participation. Offerends December31, 2005. 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FOLLOW ALL OUR BLOGS durhamregion. typepad.com BLOG ENTER LAUGHING ...then stay a while drinfo.ca/croneblog.htmlCOLUMNIST NEIL CRONEWE’VE GOT YOUR SIZE Sizes 4-15 Widths AA-EEE PICKERING TOWN CENTRE • UPPER LEVEL • SEARS WING KEEP WARM IN FASHION LET IT SNOW Old building site will be used for parking, possible courtyard By Danielle Milley Staff Writer DURHAM — Roger Anderson is glad to see the Province continuing to move ahead with the new regional courthouse. And it also means when all the work is done there will be more parking and potentially a court- yard for Durham Region headquarters. “It’s good the Province has finally made a deci- sion,” Mr. Anderson said. Even though no official announcement had been made when contacted ear- lier this week, he said he’d heard the Province had se- lected an Oshawa site. The courthouse is to be located at Bond and Mary streets downtown. Mr. Anderson said he and the Region had no preference on where the courthouse should go. The Region has been waiting years for this news “way too long,” he said. “They should have made this decision years ago.” The idea to build a new courthouse in Dur- ham first came up more than 10 years ago. The ongoing delays meant that when the new Dur- ham headquarters opened its doors this past summer, the old headquarters couldn’t close quite yet because the Province still needed to lease space in the building. The current lease is up in spring 2009. Mr. Anderson said for every extra month the Prov- ince sticks around it will have to pay more rent and a penalty. He hopes that’s an incentive to stay on track with the courthouse. Once the Province settles on a design, it is an- ticipated that construction will begin in Octo- ber 2006 and wrap up in the winter of 2008-09. The Region plans to tear down the old head- quarters once the Province vacates it. “(The land) will be additional parking and probably a bit of a courtyard,” he said. Mr. Anderson said in terms of economic de- velopment, many of the jobs are just going to be transferred from other sites, but overall he sees this news as a step in the right direction. “A ny development in Durham that brings jobs to the Region is good,” he said. Anderson pleased courthouse plan moving ahead Roger Anderson S kip the emergency department when possible, says Telehealth Advice only a call away DURHAM — The Ontario Ministry of Health is asking local residents to help keep hospital emergency rooms free for real emergencies by using the Telehealth Ontario line to help ad- dress health concerns. “You can get the right health-care advice by phoning Telehealth, and possibly saving your- self a trip to the doctor’s office or a hospital emergency department,” said George Smither- man, Ontario’s Minister of Health. Telehealth Ontario is a free, confidential telephone service that connects residents to a registered nurse, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. People who call Telehealth are asked to de- scribe their symptoms and answer questions to best assess the seriousness of the problem. Nurses can then help direct to the appropriate health care option -- including taking care of the problem at home, seeing a doctor, or going to the emergency department. The service is available in French and English, and also has translation services for over 110 different lan- guages. To help stay healthy during the holidays, the Ministry offers the following important tips: • Get your free flu shot. • Make sure you have a sufficient supply of your regular medications as store hours are often reduced during the holiday season. • Wash your hands frequently and thorough- ly. • Cover your mouth when coughing or sneez- ing, with a tissue or with your upper sleeve. Do not cough or sneeze into your hands. To contact Telehealth Ontario, call 1-866- 797-0000. For TTY, call 1-866-797-0007. Order yours online... it’s easy as 1-2-3! 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Due to the volume of let- ters, not all will be printed. Fax: 905-683-0386; e-mail: tdoyle@ durhamregion. com. The news- paper contacts only those whose submis- sions have been chosen for pub- lication. NEWS ADVERTISER “To me it’s fundamental. It’s part of the core values that should be a part of any city of this size,” he said in an interview, adding it is as important as sports facilities or facilities for youth or seniors. Mr. Sabean told council DWAC would be working hard to put shows in place to make sure when the facility opens it is sustainable. So far, DWAC has directly reached 70,000 people through its shows and exhibits and 300,000 through its website. “It is time to sustain Durham West Arts Centre as a part of the commu- nity,” Mr. Sabean said. Pickering council is going to con- sider the request during its 2006 bud- get discussions. fic. “The mall even looks like it’s a lot busier than it was last year,” he said. Lorna Murphy, PTC marketing di- rector, didn’t have the traffic compari- son, but did indicate the sales of mall- wide gift certificates were up by 15 per cent over last year. Of course, not everyone who pays a visit to malls this time of year is look- ing to spend some money. Many were there to visit the big guy in the red suit and let him know what they want to receive this holiday season. About 24,500 children paid a visit to Santa’s castle this year, with 4,000 of those visits taking place in the final three days prior to Christmas. To y Mountain, the centre’s toy drive initiative in partnership with the Sal- vation Army, also benefitted from the heavy traffic with visitors placing thou- sands of toys in the collection box for children and teens. Ms. Murphy also expected the shop- ping centre to attract more than 50,000 shoppers looking for a deal Boxing Day. decision was finally made and the right location was chosen. This isn’t a good day for Oshawa, it’s a great day.” The state-of-the-art facility will be located on a former brownfields site at Mary and Bond streets, and is set to house 33 courtrooms, five motion rooms and related justice services, employing about 350 people. Minister of Public Infrastructure Renewal David Caplan, who was also on hand at Thursday’s event, empha- sized that the courthouse will be built to the Leadership in Energy and Envi- ronmental Design (LEED) standard, to manage and conserve energy. He also stressed that his govern- ment’s decision to go with an Alter- native Financing and Procurement (AFP) model, as opposed to the P3 strategy favoured by the previous government, will ensure accountabil- ity by making contracts public and demonstrating value for money. “O ver the next 20 years, the Re- gion of Durham is forecast to have one of the highest rates of population growth in Ontario,” Mr. Caplan said. “The courthouse will meet the needs of the region’s growing population.” The Minister was quick to add that Oshawa was not selected based on the City’s ability to provide free land, noting that availability of a brown- field site was a key factor. Regional Chairman Roger Ander- son was among those politicians who appeared visibly relieved to have an answer on the location question, and praised the Province for delivering the facility as promised. “Politicians sometimes get a bit of a bum wrap for not keeping their word,” Mr. Anderson said, address- ing Minister Caplan. “You kept your word.” Oshawa will work closely with the Province during the next phase, which includes the Request for Proposals process. Construction is expected to being in October 2006 and wrap up in early 2009, with occupancy expected later that year. ✦ Gift from page A1 ✦ Arts from page A1 Gift giving was on the rise in Pickering Arts have to be part of ‘core values’ Walter Passarella/ News Advertiser photo Oshawa Mayor John Gray gives David Caplan, Ontario Minister of Public Infrastructure Renewal, a commemorative gavel after the long-awaited announcement that a new Durham consolidated courthouse will be built. ✦ Brownfield from page A1 Brownfield site appeals to Province A/P PAGE A6 ◆NEWS ADVERTISER ◆DECEMBER 28, 2005 Many wonders to be discovered if we view life through younger eyes I was bustling down the main street of town the other day when a young mother and her toddler stepped out of a doorway and onto the sidewalk in front of me. I slowed to accommodate them, and then I found my- self just watching and smil- ing. One of the wonderful things about being a parent to very little children is that you can’t do anything fast anymore. They eat slowly, they dress slowly and a 50-yard walk to the post office can, if you let it, take the better part of a morning. This little guy was prob- ably two or three years old and he was fascinated with everything around him. The snow bank alone was good for two or three hours of investigation and climb- ing. His mother obviously loved him to pieces and was happy to simply let him doddle and explore while he, chatting like a little bird, ex- citedly educated her on his findings. My boys are 11 and 14 and with the exception of tidying their rooms or getting out of the shower, move much more quickly through the world than when they were two or three. But I remember well those days when our pace was set by a pair of size two orthope- dic shoes and chubby little fingers that wanted to touch and feel everything around them. Yo u can’t be near that kind of curiosity and wonder and not have a little of it rub off on you. It’s one of the most precious gifts our children give to us. I recall, years ago, a trip out west to visit my brother- in-law and his family. We de- cided that a walk around the sea wall of West Vancouver would be a real treat for the kids. As we headed out, my guys were immediately enthralled by the seashore and the mil- lions of treasures it offered up. They were forever stop- ping and running back and forth to their mother and I, arms laden with the rarest of stones, sticks and shells. My brother-in-law, however, was growing impatient. He was used to whisking his own son, born with cerebral palsy, about in his wheel- chair at an adult trot. He was a guy who liked to get things done. He’d never learned to stop, look and lis- ten. One of the nicest moments of that trip was when, once he’d realized the rest of us were going nowhere fast, he dialled it down and joined us. My kids were more than happy to share their find- ings with their cousin who seemed just as delighted to be part of the noisy tardi- ness. This time of year, espe- cially, things tend to move along at light speed. We push ourselves to multi-task and multi-visit and be multi- merry. But in so doing, we may be missing much of what the season is offering us. I’ve always considered the prophet Isaiah a glass half- empty kind of dude. I think somebody really needed to take him bowling or some- thing, but there’s no ques- tion he hit one out of the park when he said “A little child shall lead them.” Have a slow and merry Christmas season everyone. Durham resident Neil Crone, actor-comic-writer, saves some of his best lines for his columns. Follow Neil’s BLOG drinfo.ca/croneblog.html EDITORIAL LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Do yourself a favour and s-l-o-w down IN THE COMMUNITY CLICK AND SAY This Week’s Question: Do you make New Year’s resolu- tions? Yes No Cast your vote online at infodurhamregion.com Last Week’s Question: Are you worried about the economic future of Durham Region in the wake of job cut announcements and closings? Votes cast: 547 No: 50.8% Yes: 42.4% Somewhat: 6.8% Raising some dough During a recent two-week period, 173 Exeter, from the Ajax Pickering Navy League Corp, collected and donated 376 non-perishables to the Durham Regional Police Service’s annual food and toy drive. The ca- dets range in age from nine to 11 and they are from the Ajax Pickering area. Officials with the corp shared this photo. To see more photos from residents across Durham and to submit your own, visit citizenseye.com, the Metroland Durham Region Media Group’s newest initiative. The web page is dedicated to the submissions and photos of readers from around Durham. Do you have a photo to share with our readers? If you have an amusing, interesting, historic or scenic photo to share with the community we’d like to see it. 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[ Letters Policy ]-- We w elcome letters that include name, city of residence and phone numbers for verification. Writers are generally limited to 200 words and one submission in 30 days. We decline announcements, poetry, open letters, consumer com- plaints, congratulations and thank you notes. The editor reserves the right to edit copy for length, style and clarity. Opinions expressed by letter writers are not necessarily those of the News Advertiser. Due to the volume of letters, not all will be printed. Fax: 905-683-0386; e- mail: tdoyle@ durhamregion.com. The newspaper contacts only those whose submissions have been chosen for publication./4& Ontario needs to get federal attention Election debates, issues, largely about every other part of the country W e have just passed the halfway point of this marathon eight-week election campaign and it has become clear that Ontario, as usual, has been taken for granted. Not in the way you’d think, however. That’s because, with more than one-third of Canada’s 308 seats up for grabs in battleground Ontario, we’ll see plenty of the nation’s three major party leaders glad-handing and prom- ise-making across our province’s major highways and biways. They’ll be eager to take seats at the expense of each other in the fight for supremacy in Parliament. No, Ontario is taken for granted when it comes to discussing and dealing with the country’s main issues. Consider the debates about national unity (Quebec), western alienation (B.C., Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba) and the plight of Atlantic Canada (Newfoundland, P.E.I., Nova Scotia and New Brunswick). There seems little time to discuss the many issues which plague our province (other than a debate over how to handle the serious problem of gun violence, largely a Toronto -- not Ontario -- problem). Ontario often finds itself stuck in the middle, playing the statesmanlike role among Canada’s feuding provinces. And, increasingly because of its economic might, the growth of the Greater Toronto Area and its vast resources, Ontario has become Canada’s bank. It would behoove Premier Dalton McGuinty to make Ontario’s $23-billion fiscal imbalance with Ottawa, an election issue. Ontario consistently helps to subsidize Canada’s seven have- not provinces: All four in Atlantic Canada, the Prairie provinces of Saskatchewan and Manitoba and even Quebec. That’s fine because a federation requires those with wealth to help out those which have less. That makes for a stronger Canada. However, when the feds run up surpluses of $10 billion or more in a year, some of that money must come back to the prov- ince most responsible for it: Ontario. After all, Ontario requires funding to make up shortfalls, es- pecially in health care and education. There is a budget to be balanced, which would benefit by a billion or two in surplus revenue from Ottawa. And Ontario’s new energy program, so important to Canada, could use federal support. Ontario does hold the balance of power in deciding whether the Conservatives or Liberals will be in government after Jan. 23. It’s time that power was recognized with some solid returns from Ottawa. Young girl on the job to tackle bullying To the editor: Re: ‘Multi-pronged ap- proach needed to stop bully- ing,’ editorial, Nov. 20. As usual, I woke up on a recent Sunday to watch my fa- vorite programs on television, while my two other sisters were sleeping. I went down- stairs to the kitchen to have a glass of milk when I suddenly noticed a copy of the Picker- ing News Advertiser on the kitchen counter. I snatched it and went upstairs to my TV room where I noticed the editorial. As soon as my eyes were laid on that headline a million ideas raced through my mind. Although I am a 10-year- old Grade 5 student attending Valley Farm Public School, I was determined to make a difference. Right away I went to my computer and looked up the definition of ‘bullying’. The dictionary defined a bully as: A person who is habitually cruel or overbearing, espe- cially to smaller or weaker people. Therefore, I decided to write this, to let my school- mates know bullying is a very serious matter. The school, principal, teachers and other staff should be having a very strict rule, zero tolerance on bul- lying. We should take tough stands to protect the weak, the less knowledgeable about their rights, and where to go and what to do about it. I am a very fortunate person having my parents around to educate and make any big or small conflict easy to overcome. From this moment I can promise that I will be an on- the-job person by explain- ing the dangers of bullying, starting with my four-year-old sister, teaching her how to be nice to her friends and that if she ever has a case of bully- ing try to avoid them, and tell a teacher, principal, school staff or even the police in the worst-case scenarios. Maya Cheaib Pickering Why do we let cars idle when ice caps are melting? To the editor: After hearing a report on global warming and the melting ice caps, a discus- sion with my young daugh- ter Sabrina prompted her to ask me the following ques- tion. “Where will Santa live if the North Pole melts?” The next day I made my way to the GO train station and counted no fewer than seven vehicles (mostly of the large variety) running their engines while their drivers applied makeup, smoked cigarettes, listened to the radio or simply waited for the GO train. This practice is true both in winter and summer months. I wonder which of those people would care to answer my daughter’s question? Henry Zaczek Ajax P PAGE A7 ◆NEWS ADVERTISER ◆DECEMBER 28, 2005 AT TEND PUBLIC MEETINGS AT CITY HALL All meetings are open to the public. For meeting details call 905.420.2222 or visit our website DATE MEETING TIME Jan. 09 Executive Committee 7:30 pm Jan. 12 Pickering Advisory Committee 7:00 pm On Race Relations & Equity Jan. 16 Management Forum Meeting 1:30 pm Jan. 19 Statutory Public Information Meeting 7:00 pm 905.420.2222 cityofpickering.com 24 Hour Access 905.420.4660 A Special thank you to Rick & Rose Cowan for donating our Festive Tree! City of Pickering Holiday Operating Hours CIVIC COMPLEX (CITY HALL) Dec. 30 8:30 am - 12 noon Jan. 2 CLOSED RECREATION COMPLEX 905.831.1711 Dec. 31 7:00 am - 5:00 pm 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm New Year's Eve Free Activities Jan. 1 CLOSED Dec. 28, 29 & 30 OPEN Child Supervision A.M. Only RECREATION COMPLEX POOL Dec. 28, 29 & 30, Jan 2 - 6 OPEN 6:00 am - 10:00 pm Dec. 31 OPEN 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm New Year's Eve Free Swim Jan. 1 CLOSED DUNBARTON POOL Dec. 22 - Jan. 3 CLOSED RECREATION COMPLEX ARENA PUBLIC SKATING SCHEDULE Dec. 28, 29 & 30 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Tim Horton's Free Skate Dec. 31 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm New Year's Eve Free Family Count Down Skate Jan. 1 CLOSED PICKERING MUSEUM VILLAGE CLOSED EMERGENCY SERVICES City of Pickering Emergency Telephone Number is 905.683.4319 PICKERING PUBLIC LIBRARIES CENTRAL BRANCH & PETTICOAT CREEK Dec. 31 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Jan. 1 & 2 CLOSED CLAREMONT, GREENWOOD, WHITEVALE Contact branch for Holiday Hours AJAX PICKERING TRANSIT AUTHORITY Dec. 31 Regular Saturday Service. Free Dial-A-Bus Service 8:00 pm – 1:00 am sponsored by OPG Jan. 1 Dial-A-Bus 8 am - 12 midnight Jan. 2 Extended Saturday Service. Specialized Services. Pre-booked Dialysis only. Holiday Break Events @ your library January 3 & 6 Central Library 905.831.6265 CULTURE & RECREATION DIVISION The City of Pickering is hiring Camp Staff for March Break and Summer 2006 MARCH BREAK CAMP MARCH 13th – 17th SUMMER CAMP JULY 3rd – SEPTEMBER 1st Camp staff will be required to plan, organize and implement specific activities & special events for the 2006 March Break and Summer Camp Programs. Applicants must meet all of the following criteria to be considered for employment in these positions: •At the time of the interview, candidates must be enrolled in a secondary, post-secondary, or other educational program and have full intention of returning next year. •Must have attained the age of 16 by March 1, 2006 to work during the March Break. •Must have attained the age of 16 by May 1, 2006 to work during the Summer. •Must have primary residency in the City of Pickering*. •Only candidates with current certification in Standard First Aid and Basic Rescuer CPR – C will be considered for an interview. Certifications must be brought to the interview. •Must be willing to undergo a Criminal Reference check as a condition of employment. • Must be willing to attend various mandatory training sessions. • Must be willing to work weekends and holidays as required. Please visit our website for more information regarding shifts available and mandatory training dates. Position Camp Counsellor Camp Counsellor, Special Needs Assistant Camp Director Camp Director Coordinator, Special Needs & Volunteers (Summer Camp Only) Experience Required •Previous experience working with children ages 3-12. • Volunteer experience in a camp setting would be an asset. •Previous experience working with children with special needs. • Volunteer experience in a camp setting would be an asset. •1 year of experience as a Camp Counsellor. •2 years of experience as an Assistant Camp Director. •Requires valid Ontario Class “G” driver’s license and must have personal vehicle for use in the performance of work duties. •2 years experience in working with children with special needs in a camp program, group home or recreational setting / Volunteer program experience. •Requires valid Ontario Class “G” driver’s license and must have personal vehicle for use in the performance of work duties. All new applicants for SUMMER CAMP will be required to attend a Summer Interview Screening Workshop on Sunday April 23, 2006. New applicants will be required to prepare and bring a program plan, and then present the activity (approximately 10 minutes) to a group of their peers. Candidates being considered will be contacted with details. Interviews will be conducted with successful candidates of this process. MUNICIPAL PROPERTY & ENGINEERING DIVISION The City of Pickering is also hiring Student Labourers for Summer 2006 WORK TERM IS FROM MAY 1st – AUGUST 25th Student Labourers are responsible for performing maintenance duties in Corporation owned parklands and property for the 2006 Summer Season. Typical duties include cutting grass on Municipal parklands and property, assisting with maintenance and repairs of Municipal owned buildings, and assisting in the planting of flowerbeds, shrub beds, trees and inventory maintenance. Applicants must meet all of the following criteria to be considered for employment: •At the time of the interview, candidates must be enrolled in a secondary, post-secondary, or other educational program and have full intention of returning next year. •Must have attained the age of 16 by January 1, 2006. •Must have primary residency in the City of Pickering*. •Must possess a valid Ontario Class “G” driver’s license and be prepared to provide a Driver’s Abstract. * Non-residents of Pickering will be considered if there are no suitable candidates from the City. Note: You can print off the Employment Application or apply directly online. To be considered for a position, please submit your application no later than Monday, January 16, 2006. Please reference the specific position you wish to be considered for directly on the application. If you wish to be considered for multiple positions, please indicate so on your cover letter or press ctrl and click on each position for which you are applying on the online application form at cityofpickering.com. For Student Labourer positions, preference will be given to applicants with related experience and/or Horticulture or Forestry related education. PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR TELEPHONE NUMBER AT SCHOOL IF YOU ARE OUT OF TOWN. On Friday November 25, 2005, Mayor Ryan declared a new Fire Chief for City of Pickering Fire Services. Miss Krista DePaulo, age 8. Krista is the winner of the Pickering Fire Services and McDonald's Restaurants “Fire Chief for a Day” contest. Following the declaration at City Hall Krista was presented with a plaque, a fire helmet and a fire-fighter uniform. Krista then had a tour of fire hall #5 and met the firefighters. After a ride to school in a fire truck, Krista activated the fire alarm and supervised the evacuation of her school, Frenchman’s Bay Public School during a fire drill. Lunch was then provided by Pickering McDonald’s Restaurants. The purpose of the event was to raise awareness of fire safety in the community. ChiefforaDayChief for a Day It's a fact that many fire deaths are caused by people attempting to cook or smoke while under the influence of alcohol. Unfortunatley, their families are often victims as well. Alcohol and fire are a dangerous mix. A lit cigarette dropped on the couch or a fogotten pan of grease on the stove could mean disaster for you and your family. If somone in your household cooks or smokes while intoxicated, you must be aware of the risk. Keep a watchful eye on drinkers and make sure you have a working smoke alarm on every level of your home. NEW DURHAM REGION TRANSIT Durham West (Ajax & Pickering) FREE New Years Eve Bus Services sponsored by OPG. Ride DRT transit with management and WIN prizes and arrive alive. Simply dial 905-683-4111 and respond to the automated prompts to book your ride 45 minutes prior to pick-up from 8:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. For more info go to www.townofajax.com/apta A/P PAGE A8 ◆NEWS ADVERTISER ◆DECEMBER 28, 2005 Financing Av ailablewww.carpettowne.com 905-665-0760 905-831-2111“Where Customers Send Their Friends!” Free Shop at Home Service STORE HOURS Mon., Thurs., Fri. 9-8 T ues., Wed. 9-6 Sat. 9-5 Sun. 11-4Whitby only GUARANTE E D ! GU A RANTEE D ! GUARANTE E D ! G U ARANTEE D! GUARANTE E D ! GU A RANTEE D !BoxingBoxing W eek SaleWeek Sale HURRY IN...SALE ENDS DECEMBER 31HURRY IN...SALE ENDS DECEMBER 31 CarpetCarpet T ilesTiles $2.99$2.99 SQ.SQ. FT.FT. Limited QuantitiesLimited Quantities EngineeredEngineered Light BrazilianLight Brazilian CherryCherry $2.99$2.99 SQ.SQ. FT.FT. Limited QuantitiesLimited Quantities EngineeredEngineered MapleMaple $2.99$2.99 SQ.SQ. FT.FT. 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