Loading...
The URL can be used to link to this page
Your browser does not support the video tag.
Home
My WebLink
About
NA2003_09_05
A Spirit Walk Tickets on Sale Now for Sept. 12th, 13th, 19th, 20th Pickering Museum Village 905.683.8401 cityofpickering.com 1099 Kingston Road. Just North of Hwy. 401. Heading East...Take Whites Rd. (Exit #394). North to Kingston Road (Hwy 2.) and turn right. Heading West...Take Liverpool Rd. (Exit #397) North to Kingston Road (Hwy 2.) and turn left. (905) 420-8402 PICKERINGSHOWROOM Open Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 10am - 6pm Thursday and Friday 10am - 9pm Saturday 9am - 5pm Sunday 11am - 5pm * BUY ONE ITEM AND GET THE SECOND ITEM AT TODAY’S LIFESTYLE Always Your Best Value! SINCE 1949 * PLEASE ASK FOR DETAILS SUMPTUOPUS RICH GENUINE LEATHER “BREATHES” EXCITMENT INTO THIS DRAMATIC DESIGN ® • SALES • SERVICE • LEASING • RENTALS • BODY SHOP 503 Kingston Rd., Pickering www.pvw.com (905) 420-9700 “Try The Best” PICKERING VOLKSWAGEN INC. SERVICE NOW OPEN SATURDAYS 9-4 What potholes? Introducing the Touareg MAKING THE GRADE Durham’s top students Education, 9 REBEL YELL Ta ke a step back in time Entertainment, 26 SERVING PICKERING SINCE 1965 News Advertiser PRESSRUN 48,600 ✦ 40 PAGES ✦ FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2003 ✦ durhamregion.com ✦ OPTIONAL DELIVERY $6/$1 NEWSSTAND Defence witness says accused confessed BByy SStteepphheenn SShhaaww Staff Writer DDUURRHHAAMM — Marlon Maragh told just about anyone who would lis- ten he shot a man four times dur- ing a basketball game at a Pick- ering high school. The jury at his attempted mur- der trial was told earlier the 23- year-old confessed to an under- cover police officer shortly after his arrest in April 2001. On Wednesday, court heard Mr. Maragh also boasted about shooting Teran Richards to fel- low inmates at Whitby Jail. “He said he shot him in the back. He was bragging. I thought he was a punk. Anybody that goes around and shoots people in a gymnasium is a punk,” said former cellmate Bryan Johnston, testifying as a defence witness. The ex-bouncer, who told court he is 6-foot-8 and weighs 500 pounds, was called by de- fence counsel David Bayliss, who is contending his client falsely confessed to impress fellow pris- oners and gain respect in jail. Mr. Maragh, 23, of Scarbor- ough, is accused of shooting Mr. University vision realized DDUURRHHAAMM — Dr. Gary Polonsky, president and vice chancellor of the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT), welcomes guests and students at the official opening ceremony at the Oshawa campus Thursday. Classes officially started at Canada’s newest university. FFoorr mmoorree oonn UUOOIITT sseeee ppaaggee 1100.. Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Maragh boasted of shooting: cellmate ✦See Court page 5 Have your say on growth City’s strategy unveiled Sept. 9 BByy LLeesslleeyy BBoovviiee Staff Writer PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG —A future strategy for growth in Pickering will be revealed at a public open house this month. City officials wouldn’t share any details about the plan, just that consultants are still work- ing on a “preferred growth op- tion” to be presented Sept. 9 as phase two of Pickering’s growth management study. It takes place from 5 to 9 p.m. ✦See Pickering page 5 TMReaders’ exclusive – introducing a new way to buy critically-acclaimed wines in Ontario ???/8412884/8412September Selections A new way to taste – our expert wine critics have put together these exclusive tasting packages of fine and rare wines. Get them while they last! Package No. 1:Cellar Essentials ANGELS GATE WINERY 2002 CABERNET A magnificent blend of 68% Cabernet Franc with 32% Cabernet Sauvignon. This well structured wine is laden with plum and blackberry with hints of vanilla. $18.95 STREWN 2001 TERROIR MERLOT A voluptuous, well made Merlot with lovely cherry and vanilla nuances. Considerable tannins ensure that this will age well for the next two to three years. $24.95 REDS: $8480 Case of 4 as shown, also available as all red or all white, visit www.wineconnection.ca or call us for details. Package No. 2:Critic’s Picks CREEKSIDE ESTATE 2000 PINOT NOIR Score: 90/100 This is a classic Ontario Pinot Noir with good balance between fruit and oak. In addition to ripe cherries and smoky spice on the nose, it offers a complex pep- pery character that defines the greatest examples of this variety. $15.95 VINELAND ESTATES 2002 CABERNET FRANC Score: 87/100 Outstanding fruit! Aromas of cherries and chocolate, hints of licorice and mint. $12.95 WILLOW HEIGHTS 2000 GAMAY NOIR Score: 86/100 Back by popular demand! The nose is the essence of pure, ripe raspberries – this wine has quickly become a staff favourite – try it slightly chilled. $10.95 REDS: $7770 Case of 6 as shown, also available as all red or all white, visit www.wineconnection.ca or call us for details VINELAND ESTATES 2001 GEWURZTRAMINER Score: 86/100 A delicate example of Gewurztraminer, showing aromas of spiced apples and peaches with a hint of lychee fruit. The latter is particular- ly characteristic of this exotic variety. $11.95 REIF ESTATE 2002 TROLLINGER-RIESLING Score: 87/100 This is a wonderfully aromatic wine. Fresh flowers, tangerine and fresh peaches leap out of the glass in this off-dry refresher. $14.95 LAKEVIEW CELLARS 2001 PINOT BLANC Score: 88/100 A zesty, spicy character with a hint of almond defines this wine. It has wonderful apple, pear and pineapple aromas in a well balanced, crisp and clean style reminiscent of the fine wines of Alsace, France. $10.95 WHITES: CILENTO WINES 2000 RESERVE CHARDONNAY A big, blustery Californian style Chardonnay. Rich in aromas of butterscotch and toffee, with hints of banana and coconut. This is a mature wine and is an absolute pleasure to drink right now! $24.95 CREEKSIDE ESTATE 2002 PINOT GRIS 20 03 Ontario Wine Award Winner Balance is the key word for this wine. It is generously rich, yet harmonious with golden pear and grapefruit aromas. $15.95 WHITES: As an additional bonus we are offering this exclusive dessert wine from the highly acclaimed Cave Spring Cellars winery. TWENTY VALLEY 2001 SELECT LATE HARVEST VIDAL A wonderfully hedonistic dessert wine, with ripe apricot and orange marmalade aromas. This wine was bottled specially for Berry Brothers & Rudd, one of the oldest and most esteemed British wine merchants, and for Wine Connection – your source for the fine and rare wines of Ontario. $16.95 Bonus: Just Add Gold! $16 95 Add one bottle to any case ordered. Meet the Wine Connection Experts THE WINE CRITICS Gordon Stimmell (Toronto Star) and Dan Kislenko (Hamilton Spectator) Each month, our expert wine critics taste hundreds of samples submitted by Ontario wineries. They taste the wines blind and score them on an objective scale. We place the top scoring wines into "tasting packages" and offer them to you, our readers – and your friends! FEATURED CHEF Bob Blumer, The Surreal Gourmet Together with our Sommelier, Bob Blumer has written recipes for each of this month’s featured wines, like Lemon-Glazed Chicken Popsicles. Recipes are available exclusively at Wine Connection. Watch all-new episodes of Surreal Gourmet on Food Network Canada, debuting October 9th at 8pm ET/PT.LIMITED TIMEOFFER!Order online now at www.MetrolandWineConnection.com or call 1-866-216-1225 Between 8am and 8pm While quantities last. Offer ends Thursday, September 11. Delivery charge of $6.95 ($9.95 to Northern Ontario). Bottles NOT sold separately. Drink responsiblyPLEASE PA CKAGES NOT AVAILABLE AT THE LCBO CHATEAU DES CHARMES 2000 CABERNET A rich bouquet of blackcurrant, cherries and cinnamon. Smooth & velvety, a true crowd pleaser. $9.95 CHATEAU DES CHARMES 2000 CHARDONNAY/PINOT GRIS The Chardonnay shows its signature rich butterscotch, the Pinot Gris adds lovely hints of melon. $9.95 Package No. 3: House Selections $5970 Case of 6 as shown, also available as all red or all white, visit www.wineconnection.ca or call us for details. A/P PAGE 2 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, September 5, 2003 www.durhamregion.com www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, September 5, 2003 PAGE 3 A/P New Store Hours: Mon. - Wed. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Thurs. & Fri. 10 a.m. - 9 p.m., Sat 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. 900 Champlain Ave., Oshaw a 1-800-642-4561 or (905) 723-5211 *Not to be combined with best value items. Credit equal of the value of GST. Administration fee $29. 99 99 99 Right now, you’ll find memorable deals on an unparalleled selection of quality La-Z-Boy ® furniture. But hurry in, savings like this only come once a year! During La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries ® Anniversary Celebration, we’ve got savings you’ll never forget. OR Do Not Pay For One Full Year NO INTEREST NO PAYMENTS * Arthurs takes heat for not taking mayoral leave BByy LLeesslleeyy BBoovviiee Staff Writer PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG — The city’s may- oral race has been thrown for a big loop by the timing of the Oct. 2 provincial election. With Mayor Wayne Arthurs wearing both Liberal red this fall and intending to run for mayor should his provincial bid fail, it seems uncertain just who will want to step up to challenge the 15-year in- cumbent for his mayoral chains. So far, only former regional councillor Doug Dickerson has declared his intent to run against Mayor Arthurs, who along with seeking re-election is also challenging Minister of Finance Janet Ecker for the Pickering-Ajax-Uxbridge seat. Waiting for the Province to call an election has been “frustrating” for members of council trying to decide if they should throw their hat into the ring with Mayor Arthurs, said Ward 2 Region- al Councillor Mark Holland. Now, with a provincial elec- tion set after the Sept. 26 nomination deadline for mu- nicipal candidates, the likeli- hood of any councillors com- ing forward is slim, he said. “Were it that Wayne had won the provincial seat I was considering running for mayor,” Coun. Holland said. “But now I would have to risk my regional seat. My career in municipal pol- itics could come to an end Nov. 10 and I’d have to be fine with that. In truth, there’s a lot more out there I want to do.” Coun. Holland said he would only revisit the “tough decision” if, by the end of September, it became clear Mayor Arthurs would have to vacate the post for the Liber- al seat. As for Mr. Dickerson, Coun. Holland said, “This is his dream scenario”. With little hope of a challenge from any- one currently on council, Mayor Arthurs could con- ceivably win the provincial seat, and then have to drop out of the running for mayor. Should Mr. Dickerson be the only other candidate, the former regional councillor wouldn’t be acclaimed. A by-election would have to be called. Should there be more than one candidate left, the race for mayor would sim- ply continue but once the Sept. 26 deadline is passed, potential candidates like Coun. Holland would not have the opportunity to join in. A by-election would be “lu- dicrous” and “insanity” for the City, said Mr. Dickerson. He estimates it would cost the same as a full-scale gen- eral election because polls would have to be placed city- wide for the post. The 2000 general election cost Pickering $350,000, he said. “I think Wayne Arthurs should do the right thing for Pickering and resign,” he added. Mayor Arthurs said the Oct. 2 provincial election is Premier Ernie Eves’ poor tim- ing, not his. “Certainly it would have been better if it were held at an earlier date,” he acknowl- edged. “But there is still ample time for anyone inter- ested in pursuing municipal campaigns (to declare).” Unlike fellow Liberal candi- date Dennis Fox, who dropped out of his bid for re- election to Whitby council with Tuesday’s provincial election call and has taken a leave of absence from his mu- nicipal post, Mayor Arthurs said he plans to continue on, business as usual. “My schedule at the city normally extends beyond six or seven days a week. It’s cer- tainly not an 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. job,” he said. “But I plan to continue to do my business at the City, being at the office, going to committee and coun- cil meetings at night and out in the community on the weekends. Mayor Arthurs, who was acclaimed by the Ajax-Pick- ering-Uxbridge Liberal Rid- ing Association March 27, said he’s been knocking on doors since April. He plans to focus on the provincial seat now exclusive- ly until Oct. 2. “My municipal campaign will begin Oct. 3,” he said. Asked if his provincial can- didacy could negatively affect his chances for re-election, Mayor Arthurs said he con- sidered the possibility seri- ously before deciding to don two different campaign hats. “When I’ve been out knock- ing on doors, people have been very encouraging both in my capacity as mayor and I’ve had a lot of positive en- couragement to move for- ward as a Liberal candidate,” he added. Take a seat Keeping an eye on the news News Advertiser ..Read by more people in your community than any other newspaper Metroland Durham Region Media This Week ● Canadian Statesman ● NEWS ADVERTISER ● Times-Journal ● durhamregion.com A proud supporter of literacy initiatives A/P PAGE 4 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, September 5, 2003 www.durhamregion.com WESTNEY ROAD NORTH & KINGSTON ROAD EAST, AJAX Fill out the entry form below and visit Westney Heights Plaza by Sunday, September 14, 2003 and drop your ballot off at any one of our participating retailers. Six eligible finalists will be randomly selected on Monday, September 15, 2003. The six finalists must be present on Saturday, September 20, 2003 to choose a car key from an initial group of six keys. The person whose key starts the engine will be getting the Vibe! Vibe provided by BRUCE BISSELL BUICK PONTIAC LTD. *No purchase necessary. Contest starts on August 16, 2003 and closes on September 14, 2003. Odds of being selected are dependent on the number of eligible entries received: once selected, odds of choosing the winning key are 1 in 6. To be eligible to win, the contestant must: be a legal resident of Ontario aged 18 years or older; correctly answer, unaided, a time limited, mathematical skill-testing question; sign a standard Declaration and Release form. Certain terms and restrictions apply. One entry per person. Approximate retail value of the Grand Prize is $22,700. Prize not exactly as shown. Complete contest rules available at participating Westney Heights Plaza retailers. Pontiac and Vibe are registered trademarks of General Motors of Canada Limited © 2003. OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM “ARE YOU GETTING THE VIBE” CONTEST Contest Closes Sunday, September 14, 2003 Name: _________________________________________________________ Age: _______________ Address:____________________________________________________________________________ City: _____________________________ Pr ovince: _____________Postal Code: ________________ Daytime #: ( )________________________ Evening #: ( )________________________ Official entry forms are also available at participating Westney Heights retailers. Convenience, Selection & Great Service. Stop by and check out our new retailers. Located In The Rear Of LA-Z-BOY Furniture Galleries 900 Champlain Ave., Oshawa 1-800-642-4561 (905) 723-5211 FLOOR MODEL FLOOR MODEL CLEARANCE CLEARANCE B E ST S ELECTION I N BEST SELECTION IN D U R H AM REGION! DURHAM REGION! Financing Financing Available. Available. S ee store See store for details! for details! 905-426-4653 DDUURRHHAAMM —Now’s the time to con- nect with a great Ontario wine. The call centre opens today for the latest selection from the Metroland Wine Connection, which offers a wide range of excellent wines, as judged by an expert panel. Orders can also be placed online at durhamregion.com. Cases of four or six bottles are available, offering different styles and tastes from regions around Ontario. Canada Post delivers packages to homes on the day se- lected by customers, based on time slots available. Metroland Durham Region Media Group joined forces with the Toronto Star Wine Connection ear- lier this year to offer the new initia- tive in an effort to increase readers’ exposure to a broad array of fine wines. The call centre is open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. until Thursday, Sept. 11. To order, call 1-866-216-1225. Metroland Durham Region Media Group publishes community newspapers, which include Oshawa This Week, Whitby This Week, Canadian Statesman/Clarington This Week, Ajax-Pickering News Advertiser, Port Perry This Week and the Uxbridge Times-Journal. Get f ine wine online Visitation supervisors needed DDUURRHHAAMM — If you like kids, are sensitive to the needs of separated and divorced families and have a good eye, your talents can be put to good use in the region. The Durham Supervised Access Program offers children chances to maintain and build relationships with their non-custodial parents or other family members in a safe, neutral and child-focussed environ- ment. That’s where you come in- volun- teers aged 18 years or older are re- quired to supervise the weekly two- hour visits that occur on Saturday afternoons in Ajax, and Sunday af- ternoons and Tuesday nights in Os- hawa. Volunteers take observational notes during the visit, working with an experienced program coordina- tor at all times. The amount of time you give is designed to fit into vol- unteers’ schedules. Initial volunteer screening and training takes place for all interest- ed people, and ongoing training and support is offered to all volun- teers. To book a spot at the next volun- teer orientation meeting or for more information, call Durham Su- pervised Access at 905-619-4565, ext. 305. This Week ● Canadian Statesman ● NEWS ADVERTISER ● Times-Journal ● durhamregion.com News from all over Durham Region online at durhamregion.com www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, September 5, 2003 PAGE 5 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 - 1Remember, all inserts, including those on glossy paper, can be recycled with the rest of your newspaper through your blue box Recycling program. For information on delivering your advertising flyers, call DUNCAN FLETCHER at 683-5110. SPECIALSALE IN TODAY’S News Advertiser ADVERTISING FLYERS BARGAINS Fri., Sept. 5, 2003 News Advertiser Walmart, 270 Kingston Rd. E., Ajax Walmart, 1899 Brock Rd. N., Pick. 135 Kingston Rd., Ajax 222 Bayly St. W., Ajax 1360 Kingston Rd., Pick. * Delivered to selected households only * Ajax Sobey’s Store Ajax/Pick. * Arby’s Ajax/Pick. * Bell World Ajax/Pick./Scar. * Best Buy Canada Ajax/Pick. * Body Design Pick. * Bouclair Ajax/Pick. * Canadian Tire Ajax/Pick. * City of Pickering-Progess Report Pick. * Dominion Ajax/Pick. * Enbridge Ajax/Pick. * Ethan Allen Ajax/Pick. * Fairview Furniture Ajax * FM Industries Ajax/Pick. * Food Basics Ajax/Pick. * Future Shop Ajax/Pick. * Health Plus Nutrition Ajax * IGA Ajax * Lifestyle Sunrooms Ajax/Pick. * Loblaws Ajax/Pick. * M&M Meats Ajax/Pick. * MDG Computers Ajax/Pick. * New Homes Ajax/Pick. * Office Depot Ajax * Payless Drugs Ajax/Pick. * Pharma Plus Ajax/Pick. * Pier 1 Imports Ajax * Price Chopper Ajax/Pick. * Professional Auction Group Pick. * Reid’s MilkyWay Dairy Ajax/Pick. * Sears Ajax/Pick. * Shoppers Drug Mart Ajax/Pick. * Shoppers Drug Mart Beauty Guide Ajax/Pick. * Staples Business Depot Ajax/Pick. * Toys R Us Ajax/Pick. * Vandermeer Nurseries Ajax/Pick./Scar. * Walmart Ajax/Pick. * Wheels Scar. * Your Independent Grocer Ajax/Pick. * Zellers Ajax/Pick. Shane Friday’s carrier of the week is Shane. He enjoys playing with friends & Play Station 2. He will receive a dinner for 4 voucher compliments of McDonald’s. Congratulations Shane for being our Carrier of the Week. Your Carrier will be around to collect an optional delivery charge of $6.00 between August 27-August 31/03 LIMOGTA™ $10 00 DISCOUNT* *EXPIRY DATE DEC. 31/03. *Cash fares. Add 5% for credit cards. Min. cash fare $33 with discount. PHONE: 416-657-4454 TOLL FREE: 1-866-234-LIMO (5466) AJAX/ PICKERING AIRPORTTO FROM 905-426-4653 in the lobby of Pickering City Hall, One The Es- planade. The preferred option will form the starting point for a more detailed land use plan for urban and rural areas, said Pick- ering project manager Catherine Rose. “It’s a preferred option but not necessarily one of the five options presented at the open house in the spring,” she pointed out. “But it will be based on feedback from the open house and from the phase two booklet completed by local residents and agen- cies.” Her team hopes to make the option available on the City’s Web site (www.cityofpickering.com ) once it is complete. “Even if it’s only the day before the open house, we’ll try and get it on the Web site,” Ms. Rose said. “We know our timing is going to be quite tight with a number of people on summer holidays right now.” Pickering’s growth man- agement study area boundaries include Hwy. 7 to the north, Sideline 16 and the Pickering-Ajax boundary to the east, the former Canadian Pacific Belleville rail line to the south and the Pickering- To r onto boundary to the west. The Dillon Consulting Team started looking at environmental con- straints in phase one of the study to come up with five options for future de- velopment in Pickering. The first option desig- nated the entire Duffin- Rouge Agricultural Pre- serve as countryside, with development intensified in Seaton and along the Whitevale corridor to meet population targets. The other four scenar- Court hears accused ‘was bragging’ Richards with a 357-calibre hand- gun April 3, 2001 during a pickup basketball game in the gymnasium at Pine Ridge Secondary School. Mr. Richards, a 22-year-old for- mer Ajax man, was in a heated dis- pute with opposing player Tyshan Riley when a spectator pulled out a gun and opened fire, shooting him three times in the back and once in the arm. Mr. Maragh, who was arrested fol- lowing a police car chase and crash, has pleaded not guilty to a slew of charges including attempted mur- der. The convicted crack dealer, who admitted carrying a gun as protec- tion from rival traffickers, denied being the gunman during his own earlier testimony and insisted he took credit for the school shooting to gain respect in jail. During his first night in the cell with Mr. Johnston, the defendant spoke freely about the shooting, court heard. “He said somebody was pushing his friend around and he went to his car, got a gun and came back and shot him; some guy Terry,” said Mr. Johnston, 34, no longer in jail. Mr. Maragh bragged on several other occasions, including to other inmates, he said. In response to a question by Mr. Bayliss, Mr. John- ston said prisoners facing serious charges are “treated with more re- spect from other inmates.” He personally viewed inmates like Mr. Maragh with disgust, however. “They deserved to get smashed. My opinion applies to anybody that goes around and shoots people... I’m from the old school,” Mr. John- ston said. Mr. Johnston, who was in jail for assaulting his ex-wife, has a crimi- nal record dating back to 1988 and includes convictions for aggravated assault, property offences, robbery, obstruct police and domestic as- sault, court heard. Mr. Maragh, known by the street name ‘Indian,’ was captured along with Mr. Riley in north Pickering, while a third occupant of the car got away, court has heard. After reading in the newspaper about the third suspect - who the defence suggests was the real gunman - Mr. Johnston said he asked Mr. Maragh about the unknown person. “He was evasive,” he said of the accused. Testimony in the trial concluded yesterday and closing arguments are scheduled to begin Tuesday. ✦ Court from page 1 ios, which meet population targets, include developing the preserve in entirety or at least in part. At the Sept. 9 open house, the public will have another chance to comment on the preferred option before consultants “tweak it” in preparation for a detailed land use workshop later in the month, said Ms. Rose. Spots are still available for mem- bers of the public wishing to take part in the workshop, she said. For more information about the open house or workshop, contact Ms. Rose at 905-420-4660, ext. 2038. Pickering growth plan unveiled Sept. 9 ✦ Pickering from page 1 A/P PAGE 6 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, September 5, 2003 www.durhamregion.com Street sweepers, hydro thieves get reader’s goat TToo tthhee eeddiittoorr:: Anyone exposed to the infernal sound of a street sweeper machine would quite readily agree it's an awful earful and then some. What makes it even worse is that this ear-popping sound lingers on for minutes on end. Surely, in this day and age of highly sophisticated technology there must be some way to silence such annoy- ance or at least minimize its effect. Being surrounded by all kinds of ener- vating noises one doesn't need the howling whine of a street sweeper ma- chine on top of it. After all, we're trying to eliminate environmental stress, not add to it. On to a beef of a different kind: the pilfering of hydro power by lawless characters trying to get rich in a hurry. Aren't there any reliable safeguards around to thwart this kind of despica- ble behaviour once and for all? Admittedly, there may be occasions where some of these thieving 'entre- preneurs' are getting careless enough to allow law enforcement officers to put an end to their criminal intent yet the majority of them seem to get away with murder. Merrily they carry on growing their marihuana crop, scoffing at law and order. I think it's about time we stop look- ing the other way since indifference to this kind of brazen defiance in the end will hurt us all. EEbbeerrhhaarrddtt GGeerrlliittzz,, AAjjaaxx News Advertiser A Metroland Community Newspaper TTiimm WWhhiittttaakkeerr Publisher JJooaannnnee BBuurrgghhaarrddtt Editor-in-Chief CChhrriiss BBoovviiee Managing Editor DDuunnccaann FFlleettcchheerr Director of Advertising EEddddiiee KKoollooddzziieejjccaakk Classified Advertising AAbbee FFaakkhhoouurriiee Distribution Manager LLiilllliiaann HHooookk Office Manager BBaarrbb HHaarrrriissoonn Composing Manager NNeewwss//SSaalleess 905-683-5110 CCllaassssiiffiieeddss 905-683-0707 DDiissttrriibbuuttiioonn 905-683-5117 NNeewwss FFaaxx 905-683-0386 GGeenneerraall FFaaxx 905-683-7363 DDeeaatthh NNoottiicceess 905-683-3005 SSiinncceerreellyy YYoouurrss 1-800-662-8423 EE--mmaaiill cbovie@ durhamregion.com WWeebb aaddddrreessss durhamregion.com MMaaiilliinngg AAddddrreessss 13 0 Commercial Ave., Ajax, Ont. L1S 2H5 Publications Mail Sales Agreement Number 1332791 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 Trade, Ontario Community Newspaper Assoc., Canadian Commu- nity Newspaper Assoc., Canadian Circulations Audit Board and the On- tario Press Council. The publisher reserves the right to classify or refuse any advertisement. Credit for advertisement limited to space price error occu- pies. Editorial and Adver- tising content of the News Advertiser is copyrighted. Unauthorized reproduc- tion is prohibited. LLeetttteerrss PPoolliiccyy All letters should be typed or neatly hand-written, 150 words. Each letter must be signed with a first and last name or two initials and a last name. Please include a phone number for verifi- cation. The editor reserves the right to edit copy for style, length and content. Opinions expressed in let- ters are those of the writer and not necessarily those of the News Advertiser. We regret that due to the vol- ume of letters, not all will be printed. W e need more movie stars to run for government positions in Ontario. If California can do it, we can too. Besides, much of the filming for Hollywood is done in the GTA anyway. So maybe some old- school Canadian celebs could start things off by running for provincial and municipal posts. Sure, matching the popularity of Arnold might be tough. But I am confident we, the Canadian peo- ple, can pull it off. The natural choice for Premier of Ontario would be Alex Trebek. He's knowledgeable; knows how to deal with questions; already sells out to the U.S.; and is com- fortable with the media associat- ing his name with 'Jeopardy' or 'Pitfall'. "Alex, can I have Overcrowded Emergency Waiting Rooms for $500?" For Oshawa mayor, I nominate Michael J. Fox. He was fiscally re- sponsible as the right-wing char- acter on 'Family Ties', Alex Keaton, and he gained political experience acting as the mayor's assistant on 'Spin City'. Plus, he may be able to do what Oshawa politicians have failed: bring the city's image 'Back to the Future'. Could the downtown arena be the flux capacitor the city needs to bring people back downtown? Clarington needs a young guy, popular with the ladies. Perhaps only William Shatner could take the place of Mayor John Mutton (although K.D. Lang could do the job, too). The council chamber could be decorated like the bridge of the Enterprise, and deputations could be done on a giant video screen at the front of the room where guests are forced to dress like Klingons. A breech in the ship's core would take on a new meaning with Darlington Nuclear nearby. Finally, Alan Thicke could be Regional chairman. He would un- derstand the Region's pride and self-pity over the area's huge pop- ulation growth, and blame it on the Province just as our current representatives do. He'd refer to the troubles as 'Growing Pains'. But the truth is, actors have an edge over the rest of the famous candidates. Because many politi- cians study the art of acting well before they're voted into power. "A lex, could I have famous Canadian blackouts for $300?" We ought to put Province on ‘Jeopardy’ EEddiittoorriiaallss &&OOppiinniioonnss FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2003 ✦ News Advertiser ✦ JACQUIE MCINNES, NEWS EDITOR, 905-683-5110 EXT. 249 Editorial Letters to the Editor JJeerreemmyy LLee ppaaggee ss tt aa ff ff ww rr ii tt ee rr You can’t properly serve two masters What’s it going to be: Queen’s Park or City Hall? It's a dilemma faced by provincial candidates across On- tario, those who also hold positions as councillors or mayors: what to do when the writ drops at Queen's Park and a munic- ipal election is also in the offing? Pickering-Ajax-Uxbridge Liberal candidate Wayne Arthurs will have more than enough on his plate campaigning morn- ing, noon and night to defeat a popular incumbent. Mr. Arthurs also happens to be mayor of Pickering, a burgeoning city of 92,000. Yet, he has decided not to give up his salary and take a one-month leave of absence. A political campaign, as Mayor Arthurs well knows, is a gru- elling, non-stop rollercoaster involving countless hours of door-knocking, campaign meetings, polling, all-candidates fo- rums and glad-handing at factory entrances and on main street. Candidates in Pickering-Ajax-Uxbridge will have to head off to three separate municipalities in search of votes. It's not a job that can be accomplished on the side or in a part- time fashion. Contrast Mayor Arthurs's stance with that of Liberal candi- date Dennis Fox in neighbouring Whitby-Ajax riding. A mu- nicipal representative in Whitby, Councillor Fox, who has a tough fight on his hands with Minister of Enterprise, Oppor- tunity and Innovation Jim Flaherty, has decided to take a one- month leave of absence meaning he will not accept council pay from Sept. 2 to Oct. 2. Just as importantly the leave signifies Candidate Fox will put Councillor Fox on ice for four weeks. It's an honest way to treat the electorate, and politically savvy too, if you expect votes whether it be Oct. 2 or Nov. 10. Another mayor, Lou Rinaldi in Brighton, has made the right call and has taken a leave while running as the Liberal candi- date in Northumberland. Mayor Rinaldi has evaluated the sit- uation and realizes he will need to spend all his time hunting for provincial votes. Candidates who want to have it both ways may find voters aren't sure exactly where their commitment lies. While munic- ipal representatives can't be blamed because the timing of the election - decided solely by the premier - overlaps with the municipal nomination deadline (Sept. 26), they still have to be prepared for such an eventuality. Clear rules don't exist when it comes to councillors or may- ors running for higher office. Such a situation must change. A leave during campaign periods should be mandatory, not vol- untary. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, September 5, 2003 PAGE 7 A/P BAYWO OD CENTRE CORNER OF BAYLY ST AND MONARCH AJAX (IN THE NO FRILLS PLAZA) SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 6 8 A.M. TO 2 P.M. RAIN OR SHINE! Balloons Face Painting Clowns Live Entertainment Magicians Great Shopping Proceeds in support of the Children’s Wish Foundation Y OUR ONE STOP SHOPPING CENTRE AND YARD OVER 20 STORES OVER 60 TABLES OVER 20 STORES OVER 60 TABLES Fun For The Whole Family!! BAYWOOD CONVENIENCE 905-427-8024 COLOR YOUR WORLD 905-683-2047 COMET CLEANERS 905-427-8518 DEJA VU DISCS 905-427-7613 FIRST CHOICE HAIRCUTTERS 905-683-3650 GIFT GALLERY,THE 905-427-5589 GREAT CANADIAN BAGEL 905-427-7155 GROWER DIRECT FLOWERS 905-619-7673 HEALTH RITE PHARMACY 905-428-1711 KEARNS OPTICAL 905-683-2020 LCBO 905-683-5370 MAIL BOXES ETC. 905-686-8511 MAGWYERS PUB 905-426-8877 NO FRILLS ONCE UPON A CHILD 905-427-4194 PET VALU 905-427-4483 PIZZAVILLE 416-736-3636 QUIZNO’S SUBS 905-686-8565 RENTAL CITY 905-428-1623 ROGERS AT& T WIRELESS 905-686-8061 SHUSHI & ROLLS 905-426-6868 SUN BODIES TANNING SALON 905-428-2617 SWISS CHALET 905-619-0343 TD CANADA TRUST 905-428-3211 TOP NAILS 905-619-9492 99¢ CITY GREAT BARGAINS INC.905-428-1346 WE CARRY A FULL LINE OF QUALITY PET SUPPLIESWE CARRY A FULL LINE OF QUALITY PET SUPPLIES PICKERING TOWN CENTRE 13 55 KINGSTON ROAD PICKERING (905) 837-1166 NEW ARRIVALS WEEKLY! PJ’S IS THE SOURCE FOR ALL YOUR PET NEEDS! Durham Region’s Best Selection Of HAND-FED BABY BIRDS From Cockatoos, Macaws & Parrots to Lovebirds, Cockatiels & Budgies. Huge Selection of Finches & Canaries. GROOMING SALON OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Call for appoint m e n t . All of our puppies come with a ONE YEAR/$2000 VET HEALTH WARRANTY Visit PJ’s At Pickering Town Centre Today To See Our Great Selection Of ADORABLE PUPPIES STARTING FROM $48800 each Call for details. All vaccinations and deworming are up to date. Valid until September 30, 2003. Students help drive local economy DDUURRHHAAMM — They’re here and ready to set a few new trends. In fact, University of Ontario Insti- tute of Technology (UOIT) re- searchers say first-year college and university students, of which almost 1,000 will be starting at the new uni- versity Thursday, are a powerful and highly influential group. According to the second annual First InSight report, which looks at the attitudes and behaviours of Canada’s first-year college and uni- versity students, their influence clearly helps drive social and eco- nomic spending. On average, today’s post-sec- ondary students have at least one credit card, and 40 per cent report carrying debt on the cards. These students spend about $500 per month on fast food and clothes, and they drive household spending. “They are the first generation that has been marketed to their entire lives and they’re not afraid to flex a little influential muscle when it comes to their post-secondary edu- cation,” says Dr. Sharon Loverock, manager of Research Services at Os- hawa’s UOIT. Dubbed the “double cohort” gener- ation, the majority of these students were born in 1984 or 1985 and make up part of the 1.7 million students who are enrolled in courses leading to degrees, diplomas or certificates at public colleges and universities throughout Canada. There are now more Canadian post-secondary students than there are citizens of Manitoba, Saskatchewan or any of the Atlantic Provinces. And, there are more stu- dents attending post-secondary in- stitutions in Canada than there are farmers, fishers, miners, forestry workers, utility workers, oil and gas workers and construction workers combined. Since this group of stu- dents was five or six years old (1990- 19 91), the average undergraduate tu- ition in Canada has jumped by 76 per cent. Now, students who borrow money for their education and gradu- ate from four-year degree programs can expect to accumulate an average debt of $21,200. The report shows these students are a highly influential bunch and help dictate pop culture from music and movies to fashion and celebrity status. They love music, yet they spend only half as much time listen- ing to the radio as adults. The latest fashion trends include urban styles, retro hippie looks and recycled ‘trash’ - getting creative by redesigning consignment items with a bit of flare. Denim - low-riders and hip-hug- gers - remain most popular among this group of students. Celebrities quickly rising to the top among this group include Mike Vogel, skater star of the movie ‘Grind’, Mark McGrath, lead singer of Sugar Ray, Ashanti, Grammy-winning R&B singer, and Tyra Banks, model and host of America’s Next Top Model. First years make their mark on society Keeping an eye on the news News Advertiser ..Read by more people in your community than any other newspaper Metroland Durham Region Media Group BByy MMiikkee RRuuttaa Staff Writer DDUURRHHAAMM — Public school board trustees on Monday shot down proposed changes to its school nam- ing policy. An ad hoc committee of trustees was formed in May after Oshawa Trustee Susan Shetler argued the process of naming board schools did not involve enough people in the com- munity. In recent years she has twice objected to names chosen for Oshawa schools, though she sat on the naming committees that approved them. The ad hoc committee’s amendments, while few, specifically set out that only trustees sitting on a naming committee can vote for the school name. The existing policy does not make that clear, but other committee members generally vote. Most standing commit- tee members opposed the suggested amendment. Board chairman Elizabeth Roy called for the line to be deleted from the draft doc- ument. “If this is the case, to only have trustees in there, then forget about the com- munity,” she said. Trustee Roy said trustees must hear from school councils before making any changes to the policy. With other trustees agreeing the line excluded non-trustee committee members, Pickering Trustee Paul Crawford, a member of the ad hoc com- mittee, was left to defend the proposed change. Trustee Shetler did not at- tend the meeting. “This just expresses the policy that was already in place; we just weren’t prac- ticing it,” he said. “There’s nothing in this that ex- cludes anyone.” “Clearly, only trustees are voting members” if the change passed at the next board meeting, countered Trustee Roy. “It was our finding that that was the way it was in- tended to be applied,” replied Trustee Crawford. Education director Craig Burch, who met with the ad hoc committee, said the committee, which also in- cluded Scugog Trustee Martin Demmers, “intend- ed only trustees as voting members.” He said the board obviously has to set out clearly who can vote. “It seems like the com- munity has been excluded from the decision,” said Oshawa Trustee Kathleen Hopper of the intended change, noting that changes to a policy would require the approval of two-thirds of trustees to be approved. “I, too, felt that it changed the focus from being a community-based decision to a trustees’ deci- sion,” said Uxbridge-Brock Trustee Nancy Loraine. She called for all mem- bers of a naming commit- tee to be eligible to vote. “I’m just appalled at this one line...and the fact that it’s in bold just adds insult to injury,” said Pickering Trustee Jennifer Bridge. Changes to the existing document were in bold print on the agenda. While Trustee Bridge has seen school names she does not agree with, she said it’s the community’s decision to make. “We need to delete this line and send it back to committee, and maybe somebody new should sit on the committee as well,” said Trustee Bridge. Oshawa Trustee Cynthia Steffen defended the change, saying trustees work in the best interest of the communities they rep- resent. In the end, trustees voted to let the ad hoc committee have another kick at the can in tweaking the policy. A/P PAGE 8 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, September 5, 2003 www.durhamregion.com PUBLIC NOTICE 2 DAYS ONLY SAT., SEPT. 6 & SUN., SEPT. 7 Pickering Sewing Centre together with Bouclair Fabrics is offering a fantastic deals on current Sewing Machines and Sergers. ALL MODELS ARE OFFERED AT FAC TORY DIRECT PRICING The model listed below offers 48 stitch functions, one step button holes, serging, heavy duty mending, sews silk to denim, does blind hems, decorative stitch, quilting, piping, zippers, basting, gathering and sew much more. These free arm machines hav e all metal part s , carry a 20 year wa rranty and come with free lessons. ONE STEP BUTTON HOLE Mending Upholsteri es Quilting Gathers Piping Sews Denim Sews Silk Serg ing SHOP IN PERSON AT BOUCLAIR FABRICS KINGSTON RD. east of HARWOOD REMEMBER, this is a special event for 2 days only www.sewingcentre.com Fine quality sewing machines, sergers and embroidery sewing machines SERVICE IS THE HEART OF OUR BUSINESS 905-831-5696 • 800-830-9451 1355 KINGSTON ROAD EAST, PICKERING, ON L1V 1B6 905-426-4653 905-420-3369 or visit www.theplacetolive.ca • FEATURES INCLUDE fully landscaped exterior, ceramic tile, designer cabinetry in the kitchen and much more. • A collection of superbly designed townhomes located steps from Pickering’s recreation complex, the Town Hall, the Town Shopping Mall • Only a minute away from Highway 401. EST. 1957 Monday - Wed. 4-8 pm, Thurs. by appt. Closed Friday Sat., Sun. & Hol. 12-5 pm Pickering’s BEST New Home Value Pickering’s BEST New Home Value 68% OF HOMES UNDER $200,000 Prices and specifications are subject to change without notice. E. & O. E. Can Be Yours Today!Can Be Yours Today! 50% OVER SOLD $190 ’s To wnhomes in Tune with Living from the School naming policy shot down Please recycle www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, September 5, 2003 PAGE 9 A/P GRAND OPENING Come Join Our Family at Greenwood Terrace Seniors Residence This family run seniors home is the newest concept in retirement living. Situated in a residential home just minutes from the 401, this elegant home boasts private and semi-private rooms, large open concept common areas with hardwood floors, skylights, vaulted ceilings and several walk-outs to a spacious deck. Come and join us at our open house Saturday and Sunday, September 6th and 7th from noon until 4:00 p.m. Located in the Hamlet of Greenwood at 3505 Westney Road North (3.5 kms north of Taunton Road) Or call us at 905-427-1660 for an appt. Greenwood Terrace Seniors Residence Limited 905-427-1660 Dental Care for Adults, Kids and Great Big Babies. VIJAY BADHWAR, DMD We keep our patients smiling by taking the time to understand their needs. Add our friendly, caring staff and state-of-the-art techniques and you’ve found a good dental home. 905-683-1391 •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. These kids aren’t average BByy MMiikkee RRuuttaa Staff Writer DDUURRHHAAMM — Getting it right the first time. If there’s one common thread to their success, Durham’s top high school g raduates say it’s ensuring they understand a concept when it is taught and asking for help or taking the time to get it down pat if they don’t. Durham’s best student from the double cohort year is Ains- ley Lawson, a Grade 12 gradu- ate of Dunbarton High School in Pickering. The 17 year old’s average is a stunning 99.3 per cent, and includes perfect 100s in calculus, geometry and computer science. Ms. Law- son’s lowest mark in her high school career was a measly 90 in Grade 9 gym. “I never just leave a ques- tion unanswered; I go and ask my teachers,” she said in an interview. “There’s no harm in asking a question; no one’s going to make fun of you.” As one would expect, Ms. Lawson has fewer questions than most students. But that doesn’t mean her intellect gave her a free ride. “I just worked really hard and studied,” she said. “I just get it most times, especially in math and science; it comes easy.” Ms. Lawson says her aver- age improved every year since Grade 9, and she wanted to keep her string alive last year after attaining a 98 per cent average in Grade 11. Mission accomplished. She says she loved her teachers at Dunbar- ton, who were more often than not friends as well as educa- tors. A clarinet player who digs Mozart, Ms. Lawson is attend- ing the St. George Campus of the University of Toronto and taking chemistry and comput- er science. She’s not expecting to duplicate her 99, however Ms. Lawson is a scholarship recipient and has to maintain at least an 80 per cent average in order to qualify for the $5,000 per year. She replies, “I think so,” when asked if she can do it. She’s always consid- ered a teaching career, but notes, “people seem to want me to do something bigger.” “I’m not worrying about it now,” she says. At the Durham Catholic District School Board, two Pickering students tied for the highest average, 97.83 per cent. Matthew Fellion finished Grade 12 French immersion at All Saints Catholic Secondary School in Whitby, while Jacob Bell is an OAC graduate of St. Mary Catholic Secondary School in Pickering. Mr. Fellion also emphasized the importance of not skip- ping over something he does- n’t fully understand right away. “I’m not a huge studier,” he says. “I feel the most impor- tant thing to me is to under- stand it when I first see it.” He’s living at home while at- tending the University of To r onto’s Scarborough cam- pus. Mr. Fellion had made up his mind to become an Eng- lish professor, “but I’ve be- come more and more interest- ed in Math,” he says. As a re- sult, he’s going to cover his bases. “I’m going to double major in English and Math... and see which one appeals to me and go on and be a professor in that,” he says. Mr. Fellion acknowledges “a few butterflies” at the prospect of going to universi- ty, but just a few. “I’m not really nervous; I like challenges,” he said. “I’ll go and see what it’s like and hopefully rise to the chal- lenge.” Mr. Bell was surprised to learn he was at the head of the graduating class. “I didn’t even expect that I was the top, even in the school year here (at St. Mary),” he said. “I figured there has to be somebody better.” He says he’s always done well in school, but added that he didn’t have the best grades of any student in his first few years of high school. But he “settled in,” and like his high- achieving peers, Mr. Bell says his hard work is done early, well before the night of the test or the due date for the as- signment. “It’s all about preparedness, I think,” he says. “I’ve got this mindset that I don’t want to go into a test situation or an assignment if I don’t know everything.” He is one of 80 students tak- ing a business and math pro- gram at both Wilfrid Laurier University and the University of Waterloo. The transition shouldn’t be too tough, as all of his three housemates in res- idence are from St. Mary, and two are friends. Mr. Bell hopes to become a lawyer, even though the road there is a long one, starting with his first year at universi- ty. “I was a bit tempted to go into something less onerous- sounding,” he admits. “Busi- ness and math sounds like it will be hard.” Top of the class Top students from the Durham Catholic board are Jacob Bell (St. Mary) left, and Matt Fellion (All Saints). Dunbarton High School’s Ashley Lawson led the way for both school boards by posting an incredible 99.3 average. A/P PAGE 10 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, September 5, 2003 www.durhamregion.com UOIT begins its journey of excellence BByy MMiikkee RRuuttaa Staff Writer DDUURRHHAAMM — Steven Beamis is a pioneer in his own backyard. The Oshawa resident is a first-year student at the University of Ontario In- stitute of Technology and is taking me- chanical engineering. On Wednesday, he sat in a common area using his university-issued laptop computer, marvelling that the wireless Internet connection was better than on his home computer. “Part of the reason would be the lap- top; I like the idea of electronic learn- ing,” Mr. Beamis said of his reasons for coming to the UOIT. “I also like the idea of being in the first class and shaping a school.” He also chose the UOIT because it was close to home and meant he didn’t have to fork out a lot of money to live in residence. Mr. Beamis said surfing the net with- out being plugged in is “very cool.” He finds the people “friendly,” and was impressed the new academic building was ready in time.” “It’s not quite finished, but the walls are up,” Mr. Beamis said. While the university site is still taking shape, with construction work on several fronts, it didn’t faze him. Mr. Beamis said he’s a graduate of O’Neill Collegiate and Vocational Institute, and is used to noise since the new regional cancer cen- tre is being erected near his old school. Nicole Mastnak is from Wingham, near Lake Huron. A biology major, she might combine that with law and “hopefully get into forensics” in the future. “When I found out it was a new university, I thought it would be a once-in-a-life- time opportunity,” she says. Actually, the University of Guelph was her first choice. But, that was based on the proximity to her hometown and because some friends were going there. Ms. Mast- nak is happy how things turned out. “I’m so glad I chose this school,” she says. “Coming here is going to be a really good experience.” She’s living in residence and has al- ready met a few people. “People are really friendly,” says Ms. Mastnak. “Everybody’s in the same posi- tion. Me and my roommate just clicked right away.” She’s done some partying and after this weekend vows she’s going to work “really hard.” Attending her first biology class in the new academic building, she said it was sometimes hard to follow what was being discussed on her laptop, but she was keeping up. As for the occasional hammering and drilling during the ‘welcome to the course lecture’ from Professor Doug Holdway, she said it would be worth it in the end when the new buildings are fin- ished. “The construction can be a little bit annoying,” said Ms. Mastnak. “But I can picture it and I think it’s going to be real- ly beautiful.” Professor Holdway is a pioneer as well, and says that’s why he chose to come to the UOIT, Ontario’s first university in 40 years. And, one of the few, he noted, that offers environmental toxicology. In his first class, he encouraged stu- dents to consider going on after a Bache- lor of Science to further studies, advising them not to close that door, and possible scholarships, by doing poorly as under- graduates. “A little bit of hard work now pays huge dividends in the future,” said Dr. Holdway, describing it as his “pep talk.” He told students he’s no computer wizard, advising them to take advantage of the 24-hour technical help they can re- ceive. “The university’s here to look after you as individuals; you’re not a number,” he said. Dr. Holdway had a bit of a computer glitch during the class, later learning that his screensaver was to blame. He took it in stride, telling students, “we’re learning at the same time that you are.” The university’s dean of science, William Smith, sat in on the class, snap- ping a photo to mark the moment. Born in Montreal, Professor Holdway moved around a lot as a youngster as his was a military family. Last year he was at the University of Prince Edward Is- land, but for 14 years before that, his sec- ond home was the Royal Melbourne In- stitute of Technology. “I think it’s going to be fantastic,” he says of the new university. Professor Holdway added he was amazed at the patience the students, given the construction work going on. Jo r dan Arnott graduated from Picker- ing High School in Ajax and is taking Mechtronics, a combination of electron- ics and mechanical engineering. Durham College’s success and the proximity of the university to his home are reasons why he picked the Oshawa university. Travel is a big issue for him, added Mr. Arnott, since he doesn’t have a job and isn’t yet a fully-licensed driver. For now, he’s taking advantage of the new bus service from Ajax/Pickering to the cam- pus. Mr. Arnott said he knows of several people from Pickering High who are going to the university. “It sort of makes it a lot easier to fit in,” he said. Ken Swan, president of the university and Durham College student associa- tion, said the first week has gone well. “There’s a lot of positive feedback,” he said. “No student has come to me with a complaint yet, which is a good thing.” The biggest hassle so far seems to be the parking situation. Unless you arrive early in the morning, a spot close to the buildings is a rarity. That means many students have to park in the lot, a farm field, really, just north of Conlin Road, accessed via a bumpy gravel road. Shut- tle buses constantly ferry students to and from the campus, but some choose to walk. Even getting into the campus by car has been difficult. “The parking’s a little bit crazy,” said Durham College advertising student Keeley Mack, a Port Hope resident. “(On Wednesday) I got in at 8 a.m. and it took me 20 minutes; the line-up to get in here was crazy.” Ms. Mack believes the administration was ready for the influx of more stu- dents. “Compared to last year, it’s way huge,” she said. “But it seems all right. I went into the (learning) commons and I could always find a computer.” Mr. Swan said “there’s always issues with parking,” but the administration is doing its best to accommodate everyone. He outlined a number of welcome week events coming up, including First Blast on Friday night, a pub night with a lot of fun and prize giveaways. Saturday is a “full day” with activities during the daylight hours, including a barbecue and dunk tanks, and The Matthew Good Band in concert at night. “People are having a good time; stu- dents seem to be enjoying the campus,” said Mr. Swan. PPRROOFFEESSSSOORR DDOOUUGG HHOOLLDDWWAAYY ‘A little bit of hard work now pays huge dividends in the future.’ Steven Beamis says he chose UOIT for mechanical engineering because it was close to home and offered high-tech learning. Pioneers take historic step in academia First-year UOIT student Lizz Hunt gets lots of help from mom Susan Hunt and dad Bob Hunt to organize her space in the dorm. FFRRIIDDAAYY,, SSEEPPTTEEMMBBEERR 55 AADDDDIICCTTIIOONN: The Sereni- ty Group meets at 8 p.m. at Bayfair Baptist Church, 817 Kingston Rd. for a 12-step recovery meeting. The group discusses addictions of all types, including co- dependency. Child care is available if needed. Call Jim evenings at 905-428- 9431. SSAATTUURRDDAAYY,, SSEEPPTTEEMMBBEERR 66 PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG RREEAADDIINNGG CCIIRRCCLLEE::A new session of the circle begins at 9:15 a.m. meeting at Orchard Villa, 1955 Valleyfarm Road, Pickering. The group is intended for kids aged four to 12. Volunteers read to children on a buddy system every Saturday morning during the school year. Current members welcome, new applications subject to spaces being available. Please call 905- 839-3037 for information. MMOONNDDAAYY,, SSEEPPTTEEMMBBEERR 88 RREEGGIISSTTRRAATTIIOONN::The 1st Pickering Scout group (co- ed) holds registration tonight for Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Venturers and Rovers. It’s open for all youth ages five to 18 years. Registration will be held at Pickering Village United Church, 300 Church St. N., Ajax from 7-8:30 p.m. TTUUEESSDDAAYY,, SSEEPPTTEEMMBBEERR 99 LLEEAARRNN AABBOOUUTT TTHHEE FFRRIIEENNDDSS::Ajax residents are invited to learn more about The Friends of the Ajax Public Library at a general meeting at 7 p.m. in the Ajax Public Library Main Branch’s Rotary Room. The guest speaker is local author D’Arcy Jen- ish, who will discuss his coming work, ‘Epic Wan- derer: David Thompson and the Mapping of the Canadian West.’ 905-683- 4588. HHIISSTTOORRYY::Pickering Town Historical Society meets at 7:30 p.m. at East Shore Community Centre 910 Liverpool Rd. (south of 401), Pickering. Speaker: Brendan O’Brien on ‘The Wreck of the Speedy’ off Presqu’ile Point. Contact: John Sabean, president 905-831 - 3811. DDIISSCCUUSSSSIIOONN GGRROOUUPP:: The Ajax Senior Citizens Friendship Club welcomes Donna Davidson from Os- hawa to the Tuesday Morn- ing Discussion Group to talk about the many ways to keep fit. Visitors are al- ways welcome. The group meets Tuesday mornings at 9:30 a.m. at the St. An- drew’s Centre, 46 Exeter Rd. PPAARREENNTT SSUUPPPPOORRTT::A parent support group meets locally every Tues- day 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 visit www.apsgo.ca or call 1-800- 488-5666. WWEEDDNNEESSDDAAYY,, SSEEPPTTEEMMBBEERR 1100:: VVOOLLLLEEYYBBAALLLL for moms and tots is offered each Wednesday at the Picker- ing East Shore Community Center, 910 Liverpool Rd. S., from 9 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Co-operative babysitting with crafts and snacks available. Contact: Tammy Jesson (905)420-0652. TTOOAASSTTMMAASSTTEERRSS::Build your confidence and learn how to speak in front of a group. The Ajax-Pickering Toastmasters’ meetings are held every Wednesday beginning at 7:15 p.m. at the Ontario Power Genera- tion Pickering Information Centre at the bottom of Brock Road at Mont- gomery. Contact Renata at (905) 426-9786 or Mary Anne at (905) 686-1443. PPAARREENNTT SSUUPPPPOORRTT: A parent support group meets locally every Tues- day at 7:15 p.m. for parents of kids involved in drugs, alcohol, running away, dropping out of school, crimes and parent abuse. Visit www.apsgo.ca or call 1-800-488-5666. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, September 5, 2003 PAGE 11 A/P daysto3save Step Right Up Event On Now ! save 40% men’s Rockport walking shoes Reg. $150.Sale $89.99. LAST3 DAYS Jockey Event save 25% all women’s, men’s, and kids’ Jockey fashions save 50% on all cookware sets and matching open stock by Lagostina, Cuisinart, KitchenAid, Anolon, Circulon and T-Fal. Excludes Bay Value. save $1100 Sealy manufacturer’s discontinued cover event Shiraz Pillowtop Pocketcoil Queen mattress set. Reg. $1999. Sale $899 save 40% women’s and men’s Levi’s jeans Reg. $69.99-$79.99 Sale $41.99-$47.99 Friday, Sept. 5th to Sunday, Sept. 7th more than you came for SAVE 10%* THIS FRIDAY, SEPT. 5TH ONLY WHENYOUUSE YOUR Hbc CREDIT CARD *On regular, sale & clearance men’s, women’s & kids’ fashions, footwear & accessories; nursery furniture, linens, housewares and tableware, kitchen electrics, candy & fine foods. *Excludes cosmetics & fragrances, all furniture, mattresses, electronics, major appliances, microwaves & vacuums. Also excludes power buys, special buys, everyday value-priced items, licensed departments. Other exclusions apply, see in-store for details. SATURDAY ONLY SPECIALS May not be combined with any other offer. sale $999 women’s Mantles™ cotton long-sleeve and sleeveless shirts Reg. $29.99 sale $5999 RCA personal CD player Model # RP2462/2463 Reg. $69.99 save an extra 50% all men’s clearance-priced dress shirts and ties. Off last ticketed price. save 55% Ricardo of Beverly Hills “Legacy” luggage save 55% Laura Ashley pillows, duvets and mattress pads save up to 50% all outdoor living. Off original ticketed price. save 45% 10 Kt. and 14 Kt. gold cubic zirconia fine jewellery save 33% men’s Bostonian dress shoes Reg. $150 - $180 Sale $99.99 - $119.99 Women’s save 40% all women’s boxed bras & briefs from WonderBra and Warner’s save up to 40% women’s Maidenform Reg. $18 - $38 Bras Sale $24.99 Panties Sale $12.99 save 25% women’s selected fashions by Melrose, mac & jac, Alia, Alia Sport and Nygård Collection. Includes petites & Above Average. POWER BUY sale$29.99 junior women’s Miss Sixty fashion pants and jeans Reg. $39.99 save 25% women’s selected designer fashions.Includes petites. Men’s & Kids’ save 40% all men’s Arrow wrinkle- resistant dress shirts save 30% • men’s Nike, Adidas and Reebok athletic fashions •all men’s Dockers dress pants • men’s casual pants by Haggar, ToGo™, Lee, Mantles™& Calvin Klein • kids’ fashions by Point Zero, Osh Kosh, Nike, Adidas & Fila save 15% strollers and car seats Jewellery, Shoes & Accessories save an extra 50% all women’s clearance- priced shoes save 50-60% luggage by Samsonite, Atlantic, Skyway & Ricardo of Beverly Hills SPECIAL BUY save 50% Richelieu fashion jewellery. Prices as marked. SPECIAL BUY save 50% selected diamond and gemstone fine jewellery save 40% men’s Hush Puppies “Bounce” comfort shoes Reg. $145.Sale $86.99 buy more, save more save up to 40% Mantles™and ToGo™ women’s socks save 30% women’s, men’s and kids’ athletic shoes by Nike, Brooks, Etonic, Reebok, Kangaroos & more. Home sale $1799 Martex Pipeline twin sheet sets 180 thread-count Reg. $24.99 save up to $200 Maytag major appliances save 50% Tartan crystal stems and giftware Includes bowls, decanters & vases. Reg. $69.99 - $134.99. Sale $34.99 - $67.49 save 40-50% all Tommy Hilfiger pillows, duvets and mattress pads save 25% • shower curtains, bath accessories, bath and accent mats • closet storage organizers • woodenware, stainless steel and chrome wire kitchen accessories Selection will vary by store. Savings are off our regular prices, unless otherwise specified. Every day value-priced, just-reduced items, designer value items, power buys, special buys & licensed departments are excluded. NOW $499 & $999 women’s t-shirts NOW $999 women’s shorts NOW $499-$3999 women’s, men’s and kids’ swimwear NOW $1499 selected men’s casual shirts & knits NOW $1499-$4999 men’s designer knit tops & shorts NOW $1999 women’s capris save up to 60% on clearance storewide SAVE AN EXTRA 30% clearance-priced women’s designer fashions by Liz Claiborne, Tommy Hilfiger, Jones New York and more and intimate apparel and accessories already-reduced by up to 40%. Off last ticketed prices. EARN UP TO 50% MORE POINTS* WHEN YOU USE YOUR HBC CREDIT CARD AND HBC REWARDS CARD TOGETHER *Some exceptions apply. See in-store for details. Where every day Is Payday! PAYDAY LOANS 310-CASH CALL 2 2 7 4 Cash and A Smile When You Need It. We’ve Got Your Size Sizes 4-15 Widths AA-EEE PICKERING TOWN CENTRE • UPPER LEVEL • SEARS WING IT’S SALE TIME Light weight leather upper, cool footwear perfect for warm days. ANTI STRESS ® Billboard SEPT. 5, 2003 A/P PAGE 12 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, September 5, 2003 www.durhamregion.com WANTED 6 HOMES THAT NEED ROOFING 6 homes in your area will be given the opportunity of having an INTERLOCK metal roofing system installed on their home at a reasonable cost. This lifetime product is capturing the interest of home owners across the country who want to know this will be the last time they will have to re-roof their home. Our product is environmentally friendly and comes with a lifetime, transferable warranty with an excellent choice of colours to compliment your home and is going to be introduced to your local market. Your home can be a show place in your neighbourhood and we will make it wor th your while if we can use your home. For an appointment, please call: 1-888-999-6902 Ask for Steve Giant donation AAJJAAXX — Rouge Valley Health Ajax-Pickering received a cheque for $1,000 from Giant Tiger in Ajax. The store held a free barbecue during the recent blackout with donations going to the hospital. Store manager Marcel Landriault, left, presented the cheque to Maureen Dowhaniuk, special events co-ordinator for Rouge Valley. AAJJAAXX —Join in an evening of celebration as the Durham Tamil Youth present a festi- val of music, dance and drama. The group will display their cultural heritage on Satur- day, Sept. 13 at J. Clarke Richardson Collegiate, 1355 Harwood Ave. N., Ajax, begin- ning at 6 p.m. All are welcome. A cultural celebration www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, September 5, 2003 PAGE 13 A/P Call now for a preview tour! 905-655-7718 5909 Anderson Street • Brooklin, ON L1M 2H1 www.courtatbrooklin.com open fall 2003 Peace of mind makes retirement enjoyable. At The Court at Brooklin retirement residence, nothing is more important than the comfort and safety of our residents. You can choose from spacious studio, one- or two-bedroom suites — all with extensive safety features and amenities to ensure your peace of mind. At The Court at Brooklin, we offer emergency pull-cords in every suite, and our resident managers are on-site 24- hours a day. A warm welcome into an active, close-knit resident family is waiting for you! ©2003 Holiday Retirement Corp. FREE ORDER OF WINGS WITH EVERY $20.00 TAKE-OUT WITH THIS COUPON MON: ALL U CAN EAT PASTAMON: ALL U CAN EAT PASTA INCLUDES UNLIMITED SOUP OR SALAD COFFEE OR TEA AND DESSERT $10.99 WED: KIDS EAT FREEWED: KIDS EAT FREE 10 AND UNDER AFTER 4:00 PM WITH ADULT ENTREE FRI: RIBSFRI: RIBS ALL DAY INCLUDES UNLIMITED SOUP OR SALAD FULL MENU FOR TAKEOUT 905-839-5811905-839-5811 $14.9 9 EASTSIDE MARIO’SEASTSIDE MARIO’S PICKERING TOWN CENTRE 905-426-4653 BByy JJeerreemmyy LLee PPaaggee Staff Writer DDUURRHHAAMM — As the wheels of countless cars speed along the highway outside, Bud- dhist Master Wu De sits in deep contemplation of the wheel of life. He teaches and practises meditation here - at the Ching Kw ok Temple - in the peaceful rural setting away from Toronto where the main tem- ple is located. The air is clean- er in Durham, and the sounds of the city don’t interfere with the meditative lifestyle, says his interpreter Lucy Chang. The temple - surrounded by gardens and cornfields - has been in use by followers of Buddha for about a year. The converted five-bedroom house sits on 10 acres of land in Whitby. It includes a shrine hall, kitchen and eating area. About 20 people, mainly from Toronto, visit the temple on weekends to meditate. Master Wu De, who became a monk in 1969, lived in Viet- nam during the country’s war with the U.S. Witnessing the hardship and human suffering during this conflict had a def- inite influence on the monk’s desire to teach compassion and peace, he says. “We promote the knowledge of cause and effect,” he ex- plains. “It is sad to see the world changing, that’s why we all have to believe in cause and effect.” Several small plants sit be- hind him soaking in the light from the picture window. The light hits his back, creating a yellow glow around his small frame and freshly shorn head. He talks about the process of meditation, and the first steps of learning the art, such as proper sitting position and breathing exercises. He sits effortlessly in a lotus position (cross-legged), his back straight, and his right hand on top of the left in his lap. Meditation helps people focus, says Ms. Chang, who says her master can sit any- where from one to two hours at a time. It is all part of leading a simple, peaceful life, she adds. The ancient religion hasn’t changed at all over the cen- turies, Master Wu De says, al- though the people have. He believes being aware of how we treat others is as impor- tant today as ever. “We can all live in world peace,” he explains, adding how behaving with kindness to others will ultimately bring happiness to ourselves. Like- wise, he explains, doing harm to others will also come back to us, whether in this life or the next. Understanding the philosophy takes work, he says. It can take years to properly understand Bud- dhism. “Education is not enough,” the monk says, adding the an- swers to life’s questions are based in feelings, not words. Master Wu De notes he has spent decades perfecting his own relationship with Bud- dhism, and still needs to work at it. He says the first step is to find a good teacher, because it is easy to “go astray” otherwise. Both Can- tonese and Mandarin are spoken at the temple, and English is some- times provided by Ms. Chang. Visit www.Buddhismcanada.com for more information about temples in Ontario. Master Wu De, who teaches meditation and Buddhism in Durham, says he promotes the knowledge of cause and effect. Followers look for peace from Buddha Janet Ecker is not protecting Seaton, which is every bit as sensitive as the Oak Ridges Moraine. Janet Ecker and the Conservative Party have taken the planning rights away from you and your locally elected officials. Now they want to produce their own plan behind closed doors. This is a slap in the face for Pickering Residents. SEATON IS HOME TO COLD WATER CREEKS, FORESTED AREAS, AQUIFERS & OTHER SIGNIFICANT NATURAL & CULTURAL HERITAGE AREAS. JANET ECKER CLAIMS TO BE PRO -ENVIRONMENTAL. TRUTH I S … IT’S TIME TO STOP JANET ECKER FROM COMPROMISING OUR COMMUNITY! Paid for by: West Duffins Community Group Inc. 416-803-0126 7766 Ramsey Rd. Little Britain K0M 2C0 STOP THE DOUBLE TALK A/P PAGE 14 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, September 5, 2003 www.durhamregion.com 50 years of quality, value, service, trust NE092G203 ©2003. Sears Canada Inc. A good thing is coming to Sears welcome On Sunday, September 7, check out the new Martha Stewart EverydayTM line of products in our home fashions department. Available at Sears Retail stores, Sears Catalogue and online at sears.ca MARTHASTEWARTeverydayTM only at Sears Pickering Town Centre (905)420-8000 www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, September 5, 2003 PAGE 15 A/P Recycler’s Corner and the News Advertiser bring you the ‘Treasure Chest’ on a monthly basis. This space allows residents to give away items that they no longer use and for non- profit groups to list materi- als they require. To utilize this space, call 905-420-5625 during regu- lar business hours. Re- quests must be submitted by the last Wednesday of the month. IITTEEMMSS NNEEEEDDEEDD • All baby related articles, furniture, other household items, a filing cabinet that locks, for the new Durham Pregnancy Help Centre of Durham - 905-619-9878 or 905-839-9561. • Photocopier, computer (compatible to internet), 2x4 planks, 1/2” plywood, wood screws # 10 & 8 for the Second Chance Wildlife Sanctuary (receipts given) volunteers needed - 905- 649-8282. • Free standing clothes racks for display and stor- age purposes, good quality clothing and accessories. Fall clothes now being ac- cepted for the new Girls In- corporated of Durham (formerly Big Sisters) - 905-428-8111. IITTEEMMSS TTOO GGIIVVEE AAWWAAYY • Children’s moulded plas- tic swimming pool approx 5’ round x 1 1/2’ deep, gas BBQ - 905-427-5986. • Nordic Track Cross Country machine, excel- lent condition and includes three instruction videos - 905-509-3855. • A large number of yogurt containers, juice cans, foil tart plates and styrofoam meat trays. Great for nurs- ery school and primary grade crafts - 905-839-0765. • Used TV in good condi- tion - 905-686-5660. • Older fridge, floating pond plants - 905-420-7045 • Waterbed - 905-619-3645. • Two travelling cat cages including two orange & white residents - 905-985- 2123. • White packing newsprint - 905-420-1880 ✱✱✱ Under waste manage- ment, on the City of Picker- ing’s Website, www.cityof- pickering.com <http://www.cityofpicker- ing.com>, you can type ‘materials exchange’ and look for items you may need or list unwanted things to give away. Grant Mahone at the Civic Cen- tre, stated, “The site was extremely easy to set up and requires little mainte- nance. I challenge other municipalities to do the same.” CCOOMMIINNGG EEVVEENNTTSS: SSeepptt 1133, Greenwood. The Green- wood Village Festival. In- cludes environmental dis- plays. If attending, look for recycling bins and carts in which to discard both recy- clables and organic food re- spectively. SSEEPPTT 2244--2266 , London, On- tario. The Composting Council of Canada’s Annu- al Conference. Details 416- 535-0240. A/P PAGE 16 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, September 5, 2003 www.durhamregion.com TOLL FREE: 1-877-229-6112 H&R Block Tax Course Begins September 10 ÃÌ>>ÌÊ9ÕÊ >Ê/ÀÕÃÌ 6ÃÌÊÌ iÊÃÌÀiÊi>ÀiÃÌÊÞÕÊvÀÊ`iÌ>ð ©