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A new French public elementary and high school is coming to Pickering, fol- lowing a recent ministry of education announcement providing $70 million in capital funds to the Conseil scolaire de district du Centre-Sud-Ouest (CS- DCSO), Durham’s French public school board. The money is to be used over four years to replace and build schools in areas where they’re lacking for Fran- cophones. “The community of Durham is re- ally ecstatic... they’re looking forward to seeing the first stone being lifted,” said Sylvie Landry, the French pub- lic school board trustee representing Durham, Haliburton, Northumberland, Peterborough and Victoria regions. “The parents are asking me when the school is going to be open,” she said re- ferring to the high school. “And they’re happy, very happy, they’ve been work- ing on it eight years, nine years.” Ms. Landry said about $18.6 million of the board’s funding will support the two Pickering schools. Over the next few years, the CSDCSO will be under- going the process of gathering land, seeking municipal approval and even- tually constructing. Currently, the board only has one location in Durham, École publique élémentaire Antonine Maillet, an el- ementary school in Oshawa built in 1997. Ms. Landry said the community has been working since 1998 to get an- other elementary school. “Half a million people and there’s only one elementary school,” she said. The closest high school for Durham students is in Toronto at Leslie Street and York Mills Road. “I was ecstatic,” said Ms. Landry. “I was very happy, I thought finally the kids don’t have to go to Toronto.” Every year the system loses more stu- dents because of the travel involved in getting a French secondary education, she said. “Some kids now do it and spend over SHOWING THEIR PRIDE Jenn Sunnerton/ News Advertiser photo VIMY RIDGE — Smiling students from Durham Region, including Marcus Sookdeo and Shannon Cox from Central Collegiate in Oshawa, took part in the 90th anniver- sary celebration of Canada’s most important First World War battle on the site of the Vimy Ridge memorial in France. Students from Ajax and Pickering made the trip. For story and photos, see page A8 and visit our special Vimy Ridge section online at durhamregion.com. Councillors spent less on technological devices in 2006 By Kristen Calis k calis@durhamregion.com PICKERING — Pickering councillors spent the lowest amount on informa- tion technology-related expenses in 2006 over the past six years. In a recent report to Pickering City Council, councillors’ 2006 spending habits were made public. The hard- ware, software, peripheral devices and telecommunications equipment or- dered by councillors went over budget for a couple of years, but overall stayed within their limit last year. The report shows what councillors and the mayor ordered over two terms, from January 2001 to December 2006. Items include everything from laptops to routers. Councillors have $10,000 to spend on information technology in a three-year term (out of the capital budget, and mostly funded by property taxes) and $10,000 on other expenditures each year, which comes from the operating budget. Replacements are funded by a general budget for the corporation, usually the IT budget. The total bud- get for IT-related expenses for council is $20,000 per year. In 2006, the cu- mulative IT orders by council totalled $4,485.04 (including replacements). The total was $272.12 excluding re- placements. Gil Paterson, the City’s director of corporate services and treasurer, ex- plained that the money spent on hard- ware is recorded in each year’s budget. Councillors can spend the remaining amount during the rest of the term. “We usually try to keep under bud- get overall,” he said. “Sometimes un- usual things happen; then the City has to go over budget.” In 2002, for example, computer and technology expenses altogether were $28,300.03, and in 2003 they were $21,732.35, including replacements. In both cases, it was mostly for new equipment. Former Ward 1 Regional Councillor Maurice Brenner spent the most: $26,985.60 in the term from 2001 to 2003, all on new equipment. Big ex- penses included: a desktop PC in 2001 for $2,039.07; a laptop for $4,394.50 and a home PC for $5,435.68 in 2003. He stayed within budget during his last term from 2004 to 2006, spending $7,000.97, plus some replacements. Former Ward 2 Regional Councillor Mark Holland is the only other to have gone over budget, spending $13,729.60 from 2001 to 2003, excluding replace- ments. Former Mayor Wayne Arthurs spent $5,945.88 from 2001 to 2003, mostly on a laptop. Mr. Paterson explained that many times, if councillors go over the limit, it’s due to “broken, stolen or damaged equipment.” “They encountered a lot of unfore- seen difficulties that lead to expen- ditures having to be undertaken,” he Technology costs add up at Pickering council ✦ See Location, Page A2 ✦ See Mayor, Page A4 [ Briefly ] Volunteer spots open on board DURHAM — The Women’s Multicultural Resource and Counsel- ling Centre of Durham is accepting resumes for new board of direc- tors’ members. The WMRCC provides coun- selling and supportive services to women, youth and children from diverse cultural, racial and religious backgrounds. Feminism, anti-op- pression and social justice are the centre’s core values. Board members serve a two- year term and are expected to serve on a committee, attend board development training and attend the monthly board meetings. New board members take part in an orientation and training program. The WMRCC is looking for someone who has leadership skills and an understanding of violence against women and children, and issues affecting immigrant and mul- ticultural women. If you are interested call 905- 427-7849. Fax your resume to 905- 427-9299. For more information about the WMRCC, visit its website at www.wmrccdurham.com [ What’s On ] Big bucks up for grabs DURHAM — Shoot a hole-in- one and walk away with cash. It’s as simple as that at the Hole in Won Golf Challenge hosted by the Durham Community Foundation. Qualifying golfers get a chance to earn $500,000 at an end of the day shoot-out. The registration fee of $400 per golfer includes: a golf cart, special gift, barbecue lunch, cocktail reception, three-course meal and 18 holes of golf. All proceeds support the foundation. The tournament is on May 31 from 1-8 p.m. at the Deer Creek Golf Club, 2700 Audley Rd., Ajax. To reserve your spot and for sponsor- ing information call 905-430-6507 or 1-888-230-0333. [ 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 Contact Community Care Durham at: 905-837-0017 or visit www.communitycaredurham.on.ca to fi ll out an online volunteer inquiry form. Volunteer and Become an Everyday Hero! For as little as two hours a month, you can make a difference in someone’s life. Volunteer opportunities include: • Meals on Wheels • Transportation • Friendly Visiting • Telephone Reassurance • Adult Day Programs • COPE Mental Health Individual and Group Support ... and more • Ajax-Pickering • Thanks Its Everyday Heroes!!! Community Care Durham is a registered charitable organization that provides Home Support, Respite (Caregiver Relief) and COPE Mental Health services for adults and their caregivers who have needs related to physical disability, aging and/or mental health. We want to thank our volunteers for truly being everyday heroes. Our volunteers help support people and strengthen the community of Durham in many ways including: delivering meals-on-wheels to those who may not be able to cook for themselves; providing transportation to seniors for medical appointments, providing companionship through friendly visiting and telephone reassurance calls, by helping organize recreational activities for our adult day programs and by assisting others with mental health needs through one-to-one or group support. Many of our volunteers have found volunteering with Community Care Durham rewarding because they are able to help people directly, be involved in their community and meet interesting people who enjoy their companionship. Volunteers receive training and the satisfaction of knowing they are part of an organization that helps people live at home in their own communities. We invite you to join our very special team of volunteers. You choose how much you can help and when you can help. All it takes is a smile and as few as two hours a month to become a hero in someone’s life. If you would like to become an everyday hero, call our Ajax/Pickering offi ce at 905-837-0017. www.communitycaredurham.on.ca • Ajax-Pickering • Community Living Ajax-Pickering and Whitby Sincere Thanks to All Our Volunteers! In recognition of the enormous contribution that our many volunteers make by enriching the lives of individuals with a developmental disability in our community. Thank you for supporting our Vision! Community Living Ajax-Pickering and Whitby 36 Emperor Street, Ajax, ON L1S 1M7 Phone: (905) 427-3300 Fax: (905) 427-3310 Visit us at www.cl-apw.org Our Vision Statement: All persons who live with a developmental disability have a right to dignity, inclusion and participation in a safe community environment. 24 hour Helpline Local: (905) 433-1121 Durham Region: 1-800-452-0688 Distress Centre Durham’s crisis programs/services are delivered by our exceptional team of professionally trained caring and compassionate volunteers! This National Vounteer Appreciation Week, WE HONOUR YOU! Our next training session for volunteer helpline workers takes place May 27 & June 3, 2007 (905) 723-4661 for more information! Do you know someone who has been diagnosed with a life threatening illness? We can help ... WHITBY OFFICE 905-430-4522 UXBRIDGE OFFICE 905-430-4522 TOLL FREE: 1-888-790-9414 www.durhamhospice.com As we celebrate our 20th year, Resources For Exceptional Children and Youth – Durham Region would like to recognize the contribution the many volunteers have made to our agency. Volunteers have dedicated their time and efforts to Resources For Exceptional Children and Youth – Durham Region in many ways including: • Assisting with Family Support Groups • Assisting with the Annual Children’s Christmas Party & other Networking Events • Fundraising • Participating on our Board of Directors • Providing Offi ce Support Volunteering is a rewarding experience. It is an opportunity to share and showcase talent, develop contacts and new friendships, and enjoy a sense of purpose and personal satisfaction by giving back to the community. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer with Resources For Exceptional Children and Youth – Durham Region or would like more information, please contact Gennifer Doucette at 905-427-8862 ext. 326 or visit www.rfecydurham.com RESOURCES FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN AND YOUTH - Durham Region Thank You Volunteers! Proudly Supporting Children and Youth with Special Needs Inspiration. Enthusiasm. Dedication. As we wake up each morning and go about our day at work or school, we know in some way our activities are touched by a volunteer. Thank you, to the many volunteers that make Grandview Children’s Centre a wonderful place! If you are interested in volunteering and making a difference in a child’s life, please contact the Volunteer Manager at 905-728-1673 ext. 2355. Grandview Children’s Centre. Located in Ajax, Whitby and Oshawa www.grtc.ca Volunteers bring all this and more to share with the children, families and staff at Grandview Children’s Centre. During National Volunteer Week, we are proud to promote the value of volunteer contributions at Grandview. On behalf of the Pickering Soccer Club, we send a heartfelt thank you to our Volunteers, the building blocks of our organization.” Carl Pearce, President 905-831-9803 “When you volunteer, you have the power to change the lives of our youth. Renewed Strength would like to thank our Volunteer Coordinator Marlene Hawtin. Marlene has been instrumental in Renewed Strength’s success by devoting tireless hours not only working with our volunteers throughout Ontario, but also in her promotion of the Renewed Strength “Get Moving – Get Stronger” Program To join our Renewed Strength Volunteer Team please contact Renewed Strength at: (416) 427-7745 or deemiller@renewedstrength.ca www.uwayapu.org heartfelt tha n k s Our ... to our many wonderful volunteers who have worked so hard in their community to make a difference United Way’s Mission statement is to improve lives and strengthen the communities of Ajax, Pickering, Uxbridge by inspiring people to make a difference. 905-686-0606 ∑ Board of Trustees ∑ Campaign Cabinet ∑ Citizen’s Review Panel ∑ Committee Volunteers ∑ Employee Campaign Coordinators ∑ Youth Volunteers ∑ Day of Caring® Volunteers ∑ Special Events Volunteers ∑ Leadership Development Services Volunteers Thanks to all our VON Durham Volunteers who donate time in our visiting and seniors’ exercise programs and on the board. Help us celebrate National VON Week May 14-20 by calling 905-571-3151 to see how you can become involved. VON is celebrating 110 years of touching the lives of Canadians. A BIG thank you to all our Durham Supervised Access volunteers who so unselfi shly give their time to our program. We would not be able to give our families a safe haven to visit if it wasn’t for all your support and dedication. You are all very much appreciated! Sincerely: the Staff at Durham Supervised Access (905) 619-4565 ext. 305 ADVERTISING FEATURE CELEBRATINGCELEBRATING City of Pickering extends sincere appreciation to all volunteers that make our community a better place. To join the City of Pickering volunteer team, please call 905.420.4620 or visit our website at cityofpickering.com CALL 1-877-460-3800 4 WINNERS OF $10,000 CASH EACH! 1. Ticket# 63735 - Vikram Gupta of Mississauga 2. Ticket# 26573 - Jarvin Wang of North York 3. Ticket# 63470 - Francis Mancuso of Toronto 4. 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Built-in speakers lets you play MP3 files IQ 10” Digital Picture Frame $269.99 WEBCODE: 586GET008 $3000 save PA GE A2 ◆ NEWS A DVERTISER ◆ April 11, 2007P Location of high school a concern to some parents: trustee three hours on a bus,” added Ms. Landry. Some opt to stay in Durham and do French Immersion in- stead, which still provides a good education, but is not the same, said Ms. Landry. “Sometimes people get con- fused; we’re not an immersion school, we’re a French language school,” she said. French Immersion is for stu- dents who want to learn French, but their students know it already, she added. Although the community is happy about the schools, there are concerns about the west Durham locations, said Ms. Landry. She added they had hoped for some- thing more central, such as Ajax. “The parents are very happy, don’t get them wrong... the only concern they have is the location of the high school,” she said. She said the ministry gave di- rection to build the schools in Pickering because it’s the only place in Durham that doesn’t have a Catholic or public French school. “I know the government is try- ing to give access to French lan- guage, however, you have to make a distinction between the public and Catholic board,” she said. Anyone who has concerns about the location can call her or the school board, said Ms. Landry. She added she is thankful for the support of Durham parents and MPPs, The Assemblée des communautés francophones de l’Ontario Durham-Peterborough, and the ministry of Francophone affairs for making this dream come true. ✦ Location from page A1 FOLLOW ALL OUR BLOGGERS:Visit durhamregion.typepad.comdurhamregion.com Just one more way to get your news thanks to your friends at the Metroland Durham Region Media Group Thank you to everyone in the community who supported our March Break Food Drive and helped us raise over 4,000lbs of food for St. Paul’s On the Hill Food Bank. pickeringtowncentre.com St. Paul’s On the Hill Food Bank Mastermind Toys East Side Mario’s The Sony Store Ajax/Pickering News Advertiser Purolator Courier Ltd. Thank you to our partners & sponsors: Your generosity was overwhelming. At participating McDonald’s® restaurants in Canada. ©2007 McDonald’s Lunc h and dinner are so far apart. 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Left to Right: Helga Guthrie (ECS Programme Coordinator) Dan McTeague (MP - Pickering - Scarborough East) Bill McLean (Regional Councillor - Ward 2) Gail Rieschi (vpi President and CEO) Dave Ryan (Mayor of Pickering) Dave Johnson (Director - Ajax & Pickering Board of Trade) Louise Harding (Manager, Service Delivery - MTCU - Oshawa RC) Bob Stephens (CEEP Programme Coordinator) Whatever your employment needs, let vpi lead you in the right direction. Visit vpi’s 2 new locations in Pickering. 1099 Kingston Rd. Suite #240, Pickering 905-420-6440 Participants must be either in need of or awaiting knee or hip replacement surgery. Study participation will last for 3 to 7 weeks. Participants will receive at no cost, pain medication, and study-related care. Financial reimbursement will also be provided for study- related expenses. To fi nd out if you qualify please call: 1-877-9-ASK-HOW (1-877-927-5469) www.OAPainToday.com We look forward to speaking with you. Do you Suffer from severe knee or hip Pain from Osteoarthritis? If so, you may qualify for an important research study involving an investigational pain medication. PA GE A3 ◆ NEWS A DVERTISER ◆ April 11, 2007 A/P Former Scout leader guilty of distributing child porn Caught in U.S.-based Internet investigation, Fairweather to be sentenced in May; man arrested by cops in January 2005 By Jeff Mitchell jmitchell@durhamregion.com DURHAM — A former Boy Scout leader will be sentenced next month after pleading guilty to distributing child pornography. James Brian Fairweather, 45, en- tered the plea Thursday morning. He was arrested in January 2005 by Durham cops, acting on a tip from American authorities. Mr. Fairweather was in the act of exchanging porn with other Internet users when police showed up at his Simcoe Street North residence with a search warrant, a prosecutor said. “When police came through the door he was uploading and down- loading child pornography,” Kent Saliwonchyk said. Police seized computers that held hundreds of images judged to be child pornography, Mr. Saliwonchyk said. “For the most part these images depict pubescent and adolescent males,” he said. The majority of the pictures show boys in erotic poses, and “aren’t at the higher end of the scale” in terms of child abuse, the prosecutor said. After his arrest a Scouts Cana- da spokesman confirmed Mr. Fair- weather had served as leader of a scout troupe in Whitby from 1998 to 2002. Scouts Canada launched an inves- tigation and found no indication any local children had been involved in the pornography. Mr. Fairweather was identified by police in the United States during a wide-ranging initiative dubbed Proj- ect Falcon, in which undercover of- ficers gained access to online child porn sites, then tracked the credit card information of users buying material. Cops in the U.S. alerted Durham police of activity involving Mr. Fairweather. Project Falcon also led to the ar- rest of an Ajax man in late 2004. Christopher James Brookfield was sentenced to 90 days in jail after pleading guilty to possession of child porn in January of this year. Mr. Fairweather will be sentenced in May. Watch for us Wednesday, Friday and Sunday for all your local news. NEWS ADVERTISER PICKERING MITSUBISHI 2059 BAYLY ST. E. PICKERING • 905-683-5722 www.pickeringmitsubishi.com MOTORS Go farSee dealer for details. 2008 LANCER 2008 LANCER HAS ARRIVED!N S APRIL 12 - 13 - 14 - THUR • FRI • SAT CHURCH ST.CHURCH ST.BAYLY ST.BAYLY ST. 2007 OUTLANDER HAS ARRIVED!HAS ARRIVED! OPEN THIS OPEN THIS FRIDAY FRIDAY TILL 9PMTILL 9PM DRAW FOR DRAW FOR A WEEKEND A WEEKEND GETAWAY GETAWAY FOR TWO!FOR TWO! HUGE FACTORY DISCOUNTS ON ALL REMAINING ‘06 MODEL INVENTORY! (SEE DEALER FOR DETAILS) WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD!! 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For example, Ward 2 City Councillor Doug Dickerson’s Blackberry was stolen when his house was broken into last year, which was covered by the City’s insurance, not charged as an expense. He originally said he had lost five Blackberries throughout 2006, but after referring to his records (also public), he clarified that the City really only paid for three of them. He also bought out some of the contracts, which he paid for out of his own pocket. After he lost the last one, Coun, Dicker- son paid for the replacement himself. According to the report, his Blackberry replacements cost $1,663.15, his only IT spending in 2006. Although Coun. Dickerson was criticized when he first said he lost five Blackberries, he said it’s important Pickering residents know what their elected officials spend. “I have no problem with the public reviewing budgeted items,” he said. Mayor Dave Ryan didn’t spend any of his IT expenses in 2006. Ward 2 Regional Councillor Bill McLean spent $782.94 (mostly replacements) and Ward 3 Regional Councillor Rick Johnson spent $514.49 (including a replacement). Ward 3 City Councillor David Pickles spent $276.46 to replace a router and former Ward 1 City Councillor Kevin Ashe spent $593.99 on a Blackberry replacement in 2006. Ward 1 City Councillor Jennifer O’Connell and Ward 1 Regional Councillor Bonnie Littley only began their term in December, 2006 and have or- dered equipment to start up their office. But, they still have to stay within their $10,000 three-year budget. Anything left behind by outgoing councillors is offered to others on council. If they decline, it’s donated to other areas of the City. ✦ Mayor from page A1 Live, silent auction to raise money for Hearth Place Ajax event is on April 14; master of ceremonies is News Advertiser columnist and actor Neil Crone DURHAM — A group of 10 community-mind- ed women are hosting a gala this month to sup- port families coping with cancer. Hearts for Hearth Place takes place Satur- day, April 14, at 6 p.m., at Deer Creek Golf and Country Club in Ajax. The event is being hosted by Hearts of Dur- ham, a group dedicated to supporting commu- nity organizations by organizing a once-a-year fund-raiser. Last year, Hearts of Durham raised more than $23,750 for Hearth Place Cancer Support Cen- tre by hosting a dinner, dance, live and silent auction. Hearth Place Cancer Support Centre was es- tablished in 1997 as a support centre for cancer patients and their families. Programs include one-on-one peer support, group peer support, information to community resources and wellness programs. This year’s gala features master of ceremo- nies Neil Crone, a cancer survivor and Sunder- land actor who is currently appearing on Little Mosque on the Prairie as Fred Tupper. Live auction items include a Toronto getaway package for a two-night stay at the Royal York, theatre tickets, a gift certificate to an Oliver Bonacini restaurant, the use of an Audi A8 for a week and a $1,000 gift certificate at Holt Ren- frew. Other big-ticket items include a seven-night stay at a ski chalet in the French Alps and a seven-night stay in a Cyprus villa in the Greek Isles. Tickets are $75 and can be purchased at www.heartsofdurham.com. 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