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The OCF is part of the York-Durham Sewage System, which takes sewage from York to the Duffin Creek Water Pollution Control Plant in Pickering. The proposed new Southeast Collector Trunk Sewer - being built to handle York’s growing population - will only service York. A group, Stop the Stink, has collected about 1,000 signatures opposed to an OCF just south of the Cherrywood West subdivision (Altona Road and Conces- sion 3). “We know through history that chanc- es are it’s going to stink,” said Rick Ni- colussi, representing Stop the Stink. Project manager Dave Beattie of AECOM, York’s consultant, said there will be no odour impact since the bio- filter technology being used is of the highest quality and, if it falters, there will be a backup. Mr. Beattie said York wasn’t consid- ered to host the facility because it has a higher risk of odour problems than Pickering and it would disrupt a num- ber of its natural environmental fea- tures. Ward 1 City Councillor Jennifer O’Connell pointed out the OCF will go on Pickering’s natural environmental lands, the Greenbelt. York reports also say that since the odour is most prevalent in Pickering, it’s better to have the OCF as close as possible to the source, and drawing odours to a remote location for treat- ment would be complex and less reli- able. “We all think (the odour is) gener- ated in York Region,” said Ward 2 City Councillor Doug Dickerson, who added it’s time Pickering’s MPPs get more in- volved in the issue since the decision will be up to the minister of the environ- ment. Residents were also concerned with the look of the OCF, which would be lo- cated in a brick farmhouse-style build- ing with a chimney about 40-feet high. Although happy with the executive committee’s decision, Mr. Nicolussi is afraid of what Durham Region will de- cide. “I think our battle is going to be one with the ministry of the environment through the Environmental Assessment process,” he said, adding residents have been sending the minister numerous letters. MORGAN’S TAKING HER BEST SHOT Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo PICKERING — Morgan Peters from St. Monica Catholic School lets one fly toward the back- board during the annual Knights of Columbus Free Throw competition held recently. Those who sank the most baskets were invited to the finals today at Holy Redeemer Catholic School. Pickering says no to odour control facility WINTER MAINTENANCE PACKAGE www.pickeringhonda.com 575 KINGSTON RD • Oil & filter change • Tire rotation • Coolant check • Brake Inspection 905-831-5400 $$15 0 Val u e F or Onl y $5 9 .9 5$5 9 .9 5$5 9 .9 5 David Pickles ‘I’m here to listen’ Finance Minister Jim Flaherty gets budget input from Durham residents NEWS/4 Trojans make it to tourney semis Hoopsters lose to Toronto school SPORTS/14 durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 2 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, January 14, 2009 By Melissa Mancini mmancini@durhamregion.com DURHAM — One hundred per cent of students who leave UOIT with a nuclear engineering degree have jobs when they graduate. “Everybody gets a job,” said Dan Meneley, acting dean of the UOIT faculty. “In fact, if we doubled out- put I think that would still remain true.” All graduates who want a job get one -- a strong statistic in a weaken- ing economy. That’s because the electricity sector is growing rapidly and can’t find enough employees to cover, according to recent statistics. About three-quarters of nuclear engineering grads go directly into the industry with careers at Ontario Power Generation, Bruce Power and Atomic Energy of Canada Lim- ited (AECL) among the most popu- lar employers. The remainder go to their home countries to use their skills or enter graduate degree programs at the university. This demand for graduates in the field is only going to increase. As oil and gas prices climb over the next few years, Dr. Meneley said he expects the need for nuclear energy will grow. And, of course, another factor contributing to the need for more skilled people to work in the nuclear energy sector in Durham will be the building of two new re- actors at Darlington, likely to be operational by 2018. “You see the electricity demand, you see the Ontario Power Gen- eration planning to build two more units. The province generates more than half of its power from nuclear energy,” he said. Nuclear power is a great source of energy because it’s clean, it doesn’t produce carbon dioxide and the generators and uranium used to produce it are owned by Ontario, Dr. Meneley said. The need for people with skills in nuclear energy is great and the field needs people with varied skills, not just engineers. At AECL, a nuclear technology and services company providing services to utilities worldwide, hiring is happening in all areas of the company. Board chairwoman Glenna Carr estimates they will need about 2,000 new employees in various positions, from engineers to administration, over the next three years just to maintain the level of staffing at the corporation now. This number is not taking into ac- count any new growth. AECL is one of three vendors bid- ding to build the new Darlington reactors. In the past two years AECL has hired 100 new graduates and 200 students from various universi- ties each year in an attempt to fill the gap. UOIT grads are especially in demand because of the skills they bring to the table, she said. “I think the fact they focus at UOIT on people who are ready to be employed; they really expose them to not just an academic curriculum but a very applied, business-like, hands-on approach,” Ms. Carr said. Ontario Power Generation will be hiring new engineers later this year and will hire new operators starting next year, said nuclear public affairs director Jacquie McInnes in an e- mail. “By hiring new people now, we will have enough depth in our staff- ing to move over some of our more experienced nuclear operators and nuclear engineers when the time is right,” she said. The numbers of workers needed are not unique to AECL, OPG or the nuclear energy in particular. Workers are needed in all areas of the electricity sector. Ac- cording to numbers released by the Electricity Council Sector on Tues- day, the electricity industry faces an immediate shortfall of 1,300 posi- tions every year for the next three years. Nearly 30 per cent of industry positions must be replaced (about 25,000 people within the next six years) to meet Canada’s energy de- mands, now rising by one per cent each year. -- with files from Jennifer Stone Needed: nuclear energy employees AJ Groen / News Advertiser file photo An aerial view of Darlington Nuclear Power Plant. ‘Everybody (with a nuclear engineering degree) gets a job. In fact if we doubled output I think that would still remain true.’ -- Dan Meneley, acting dean of the UOIT faculty By the numbers * 74% of the electricity sector’s workforce is over age 40. * 11% of the sector’s employees are between the ages of 25 and 40. * 40% of employees are newly recruited. * 4% is the annual turnover aver- age. * 9,000 technicians must be hired in the next five years. * 17,000 technicians must be hired by 2015. * Five years is the minimum time required for employees in the trades to become proficient at their jobs. * 40% of the Canadian electricity sector’s labour force will retire over the next 10 years. * 30% of electricity-producing firms do not have a plan to man- age the impending retirement of baby boomers. -- statistics from the Electricity Sector Council One man still wanted by police By Jennifer Stone jstone@durhamregion.com DURHAM — A wild police chase begin- ning in Newcastle and running through Durham at extremely high speeds ended in Toronto with arrests of two of three men wanted for a string of Lindsay-area robber- ies. The chase kicked off late Friday, after Mike’s Place in Newcastle was robbed at about 10:30 p.m. Three men -- one armed with a knife -- went into the store, and cash, lottery tickets and cigarettes were stolen. They left in a silver vehicle which headed onto Hwy. 401 westbound, said a media release from Durham Regional Police. Shortly thereafter, a vehicle matching the description was located by DRPS helicop- ter, Air1. Because the car was traveling so quickly, police on the ground were kept at a distance, for safety reasons. The vehicle proceeded through Dur- ham, eventually getting off the highway and traveling the streets of Whitby, Ajax and Pickering, said the DRPS media release. Eventually, it got back on the highway, and got off at Avenue Road in Toronto. Officers in Air 1 were able to see suspects getting out off the vehicle and taking off on foot. Two broke into a nearby residence, and between them, Durham Regional and Toronto Police tactical units, were able to catch them. The third remains at large and police have issued a warrant for his arrest. All three were wanted on warrants from police in the Lindsay area, in connection with a string of robberies in that area. A release from Kawartha Lakes OPP indi- cates arrest warrants had been issued Fri- day for Justin Battle, 25, Corey Crockatt, 27, and Karl Battle, 24, all of Oakwood, a small village near Lindsay. Officers had gone to a Hwy. 7 home Friday looking for them, but did not find the men. The three faced numerous charges in con- nection with the armed robberies at Manilla General Store on Jan. 5, and the Killarney Bay Variety store, north of Lindsay, on Jan. 7. They were also facing charges in connec- tion with an armed robbery in Cannington in December. Durham Police have Mr. Crockatt, nee Battle, and Karl Battle in custody, said Kawartha Lakes OPP spokesman Constable Mark Boileau. The two are jointly charged with robbery in disguise; and break, enter and assault in connection with the Newcastle robbery. Mr. Crockatt is also facing driving-related charges. One man -- Justin Battle -- is still on the lamb, and is believed to be armed and dangerous. He’s wanted for robbery in dis- guise. The three are expected to be charged in connection with robberies in Cannington, Manilla and Fenelon Falls, said police. Hours after the Toronto take-down, the Manilla store was robbed again, this time by a lone man wearing a balaclava, said an OPP media release. No weapon was seen during that robbery. “I can’t speculate to say if the (most re- cent) Manilla robbery is related to the other incidents,” Const. Boileau said Monday af- ternoon. FIND YOUR NEW STYLE pickeringtowncentre.com Get your L’Oréal Professional Hair Care Gift Set from FREE Simply spend $75.00 or more at one or more Pickering Town Centre retailers, restaurants or services. 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Police are looking for two suspects be- lieved to be 15 to 18, one black and one white. Both wore dark clothes. Gun pointed at woman’s head in Ajax robbery By Parvaneh Pessian ppessian@durhamregion.com DURHAM — Making adjust- ments to the employment insur- ance benefits is something the government should look at in its upcoming budget, especially in this time of a recession, Finance Minister Jim Flaherty was told Thursday. In an ardent attempt to “get it right in Budget 2009,” Mr. Fla- herty appeared before about 300 residents from across Durham Region on Thursday night. Weighed down by the pres- sures of a global economic crisis, several people approached the microphone to funnel questions, concerns and advice to Mr. Fla- herty during the 90-minute town meeting. New Whitby resident Patricia McAuliffe pleaded with Mr. Fla- herty to increase employment in- surance benefits, explaining how she recently moved from Windsor after being hit by drastic job-cut- ting measures. “The EI fund is so decimated for us that actually collecting such a low rate of pay does not put food on our tables,” she said. Canadian Auto Workers Local 222 president Chris Buckley of- fered several solutions to the fi- nance minister, including loosen- ing qualifications for EI benefits and increasing the length of time people can collect them. “Well over 400,000 jobs have left our country and more to come,” Mr. Buckley said. “I would ask that you open the last EI surplus, which I believe was an amount of $56 billion. At a time when we’re hemorrhaging good-paying Canadian jobs, that EI surplus would really come in handy for those families that are trying to put food on their kitchen tables.” The public forum was held at the Westminster United Church in Mr. Flaherty’s hometown of Whitby to encourage people to step forward with suggestions before the release of the federal budget at the end of the month. “We are going to go through a difficult year globally, certainly with our major trading partner in the United States,” Mr. Flaherty said in his introductory remarks. “It’s going to be a difficult year for Canada because we’re an open trading economy involved in the world.” The finance minister listened attentively, jotting down notes and keeping his responses to residents’ questions brief, main- taining the purpose of the meet- ing was for him to listen to the public’s input. Suggestions were also made to stimulate the economy, includ- ing accelerating infrastructure spending and supporting Cana- dian businesses. “We believe that governments should be buying from Canadi- an manufacturers,” resident Joel Smith said. “That way the money flows back into the community, back into Canadian businesses, back into workers’ pockets and make the round trip back to Ottawa in taxes and it benefits everybody.” The efforts toward economic revitalization will lead the coun- try to a deficit, the finance minis- ter said. “Canadians have certain needs in this extraordinary time of re- cession, of global recession. To fulfil those needs we are going to have to run a substantial deficit.” The meeting was the first of two public forums being held to hear residents’ concerns and input. The second one was held Jan. 12 in Vancouver. Residents can also send their comments to the Department of Finance by visiting www.fin. gc.ca. 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D#1 42 Old Kingston Rd., Ajax 465 Bayly St. W. #5, Ajax www.hiresomeonetoday.com FIND OUT HOW durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 4 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, January 14, 2009 Residents throw their two cents at finance minister Ron Pietroniro/ New Advertiser photo Federal Finance Minister Jim Flaherty shares a laugh with an audience mem- ber at an open house to garner reaction about the economy. newsdurhamregion.com Watch a video at newsdurhamregion.com V I D E O S O N L I N E Heavy reliance on developers and other companies erodes democracy, York U. political scientist argues By Iain Marlow DURHAM — Election campaigns in Toronto’s satellite municipalities are overwhelmingly bankrolled by corporate money, most of it from the same develop- ers responsible for cascading sprawl in the region, new research suggests. No one thinks city councillors can be bought by a developer’s $750 campaign contribution, the maximum allowed per donor under the Municipal Elections Act. But Robert MacDermid, an associate pro- fessor of political science at York University who is publishing a paper on the subject today, says the sheer amount of cash flow- ing from developers to incumbents -- as opposed to coming from citizens who be- lieve in a candidate’s platform -- erodes the concept of democratic representation. In the 905 in 2006, election winners got 54.3 per cent of their funding from devel- opers, losers 35 per cent. In Toronto, the numbers are 12 per cent and four per cent. Since there are no rules restricting the number of candidates to whom corpora- tions can donate, they often do so multiple times. Mr. MacDermid contends all that money, combined with shortcomings in the Ontario Municipal Elections Act, puts new candidates at a disadvantage, especially those who oppose developers’ interests. “It reduces the choice that citizens actu- ally have,” he says. “The difficulty with (a candidate) opposing development is that it’s hard to find enough money.” There are several factors involved. One is that abysmal voter turnout, and minuscule citizen interest in municipal politics, means few people bother to donate to candidates. Municipal election rules also allow in- cumbents, who can raise funds more easily than new challengers, to save any surplus campaign cash until the next election. As one of the few political scientists in Canada studying municipal election financ- ing (he knows of two), Mr. MacDermid has made it his mission to lobby for reforms in the Municipal Elections Act. He’s published 10 papers on the subject. According to the figures, Pickering and Vaughan city councils are the most be- holden to corporate interests. Collectively, corporate gifts accounted for 76.7 per cent and 62.8 per cent, respectively, of record- ed campaign donations to candidates in those cities (counting donations of $100 or more, for which donors’ names must be disclosed). The highest percentage of union dona- tions was in Oshawa, a bastion of organized labour, but even that amounted to just four per cent. Just over two-thirds of Vaughan coun- cillor Alan Shefman’s do- nations (67 per cent) came from developers in 2006, the high- est percentage of any Vaughan councillor. Still, he raised only $24,068, the lowest of any Vaughan candidate and, he says, the bare minimum needed. “To be really honest I’d rather not take any money what- soever from any developer or any business if that was possible,” he says. But putting signs on the street “is an expensive proposi- tion.” Mr. Shefman says most municipal voters see little reason to contribute to local coun- cillors’ campaigns. “There’s so little interest in a ward councillor election, that it’s really tough to get donations,” he says. “And we don’t have a tax incentive.” Pro- vincial and federal gov- ernments offer tax breaks for political con- tributions, but only three municipalities offer equiva- lent rebates: Markham, Ajax and Toronto. The lack of such rebates, which typically reimburse up to 75 per cent of contributions, partially explains the lack of interest. Both Ajax and Toronto have actively dis- couraged corporate and union donations. Last week, Toronto’s executive committee voted 7-4 to ban them, though the decision must still go before city council. Long-serving Ajax Mayor Steve Parish says he does not take money from developers. He believes that accepting corporate dona- tions instills an “inherent bias” in coun- cils toward development, regardless of the community’s best interest. “In the municipal business, especially in growth municipalities like in the 905, what we do is we consider and approve rezoning and official plan amendments and change land from wild land into developed land,” Mr. Parish says. “To me, it’s ethically a con- flict of interest.” Ajax has a low ratio of corporate to citizen donations - 22.4 to 28.1 per cent, the low- est outside Toronto. It also has the highest percentage of candidates using their own money, which Mr. MacDermid says gives unfair advantage to the rich. Mr. MacDermid says it’s unlikely the province will ban corporate and union do- nations at the municipal level. “They don’t want to reform their own system. 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The Bloc disputes the legitimacy of all federalist organizations; even the coalition for which they now, ironically, profess support. The Liberals and the NDP would have no choice but to govern with no official stand- ing for the Bloc, merely their implicit sup- port. The consequence of this incoherent coalition is a self-appointed government with 20 per cent fewer seats than the Con- servatives, founded solely on a politically exploitable technicality. The price that the Liberals and NDP are willing to pay to the Bloc for this expedient to power is simply the unilateral and politi- cally irrevocable veto of any legislation that is brought forward by the coalition. I have never denied any MP, federalist or separatist, his or her place in the House of Commons. They have earned that right through an open, direct system. But a government that can come to power only through charade and techni- cality has not earned that place and neither has it earned our trust. And, in a world that has become so fiscally exhausted and politically cynical, we desperately need the confidence that comes of trust. The actions of the Liberals, NDP and the Bloc undermine that trust and certainly do not reflect the intent, the beliefs or the sin- cere needs of Canadians. Brian Densham Ajax Durham will lose if police don’t get fair contract To the editor: Re: Ugly battle over cop deal, Reka Szekely column, Dec. 19. The DRPA stands for the Durham Regional Police Association. References to the police union are erroneous as police officers are not allowed by virtue of the Police Act to be union members. I was seated across the bargaining table from Roger Anderson in 2004. Mr. Anderson holds everyone beneath him in contempt, has a blatant lack of respect for others and uses bullying tactics. Anyone who is a public servant has to expect that their actions, current and past, will be open to scrutiny and as such it should not come as a shock when a retalia- tory salvo is fired their way. Police officers place their lives on the line every day to keep the citizens of this region living in a safe community to work, play and raise a family. The workload of officers has increased dramatically while their benefits and remu- neration have not kept pace with their GTA counterparts. Some of the benefits being sought are not outrageous compared to other police associations in the GTA. One just has to look closely at Peel Regional’s contract and that of the recently arbitrated Toronto Police contract; maybe the DRPA should set its sights a wee bit higher. Experienced officers will surely go where the better benefits and money are, with the loss to the region of Durham being greater than the false savings Mr. Anderson is trying to sell the community. Louis Waldman Whitby Coalition ‘not something most Canadians want’ To the editor: Sylvain Trepanier seems to have a dis- torted view of democracy and how govern- ments get elected in Canada. He suggests that “we don’t elect a govern- ment or a party.” Since when? Although we vote for individual MPs, in the end we’re voting to elect a party that will run the gov- ernment. He suggests that if you don’t agree with the system we can “move to a country where the system is not like the one we have.” Mr. Trepanier, in a democracy every- one has the right to disagree with anything, including the electoral system. He also suggests that the coalition some- how reflects the will of the voters. No, Mr. Trepanier, it does not. The unholy alli- ance between a party with a leader most Canadians didn’t want leading them, a socialist party that would ruin the country, and a party dedicated to tearing the coun- try apart is not something the majority of Canadians want. Wilfred L. Camilleri Oshawa e-mail letters to mjohnston@durhamregion.com / max. 200 words / please include your full first and last name, place of residence & daytime phone number / letters that do not appear in print may be published @ newsdurhamregion.com Our readers think... PAGE 6 ◆ NEWS A DVERTISER ◆ January 14, 2009A/P Online Poll Vote @ newsdurhamregion.com Budget needs to stimulate the economy This Week What measures should Jim Flaherty take in his Jan. 27 budget? Boost spending on infrastructure projects Cut taxes to help create jobs Open up employment insurance in Ontario Bail out more companies to save jobs Last Week With the death of Whitby Dunlops’ player Don Sanderson after a hockey fight, is it time to make changes to the game? Ban fighting at all levels: 39% Penalize fighting more harshly: 30% Leave fighting alone: 31% Votes: 350 With less than three weeks to go before he delivers the most important speech of his life, Jim Flaherty came to Whitby to watch, look and, most important, listen. The finance minister and Whitby- Oshawa MP sat before a packed audi- ence of about 250 at Westminster United Church as eager residents got two min- utes at the microphone to offer their prescriptions for what ails the Canadian economy. Other than a few brief remarks at the outset and the odd clarification or point of order during the 90-minute session, the finance minister kept his mouth shut and his ears wide open. And those who spoke passionately told their local rep and Canada’s second most powerful politician what they felt he should include in his Jan. 27 budget. One common theme was the Employ- ment Insurance fund. Those who are now unemployed or facing layoff want employment insurance rules loosened for Ontario workers. They want the number of weeks workers can receive EI extended, the maximum amount paid out weekly increased and the EI surplus opened up so the excess billions in the fund are fun- nelled to workers now laid off. Other suggestions included tax cuts to stimulate job creation in a time of reces- sion, an increase to the basic tax exemp- tion to give taxpayers a break, aggressive action on child poverty, protection of pen- sions, income splitting for all and not just for seniors. Perhaps half in jest, one young man wondered why fast-food workers couldn’t get a bailout if auto workers were getting one. That drew a chuckle from Mr. Flaherty in an otherwise serious evening. Ultimately, the budget will leave the country with a large deficit and will require an aggressive spending program to help kick-start the economy. To do that, Mr. Flaherty should join with the Province and municipalities in major infrastructure projects, complete work on the bailout plans for manufacturers so more jobs are not lost, and ensure EI is fair for all. It needs to be updated to reflect more recent economic hardships, especially in Ontario. Mr. Flaherty should also look at any measures that can help small businesses thrive, as they are the best job creators we have -- in good times and bad. By Jillian Follert jfollert@durhamregion.com DURHAM — I always assumed I couldn’t be hypnotized. It’s a common belief -- people either think they’re too smart, too cynical or too tightly wound to relax. I mostly went with the latter. I’m a clas- sic “type A” personality, which means I always have five million thoughts run- ning through my mind and I find it impossible to clear my head for things like yoga or to fall asleep at night with- out jumping out of bed at least once to jot down a reminder for the next day. So it was with an ample dose of skepti- cism that I walked into Dorothy Gagnon’s office one recent morning in the hope of tackling my lifelong nail-biting habit through hypnosis. Ms. Gagnon is a certified hypnotist who established Co-operative Counsel- ling and Hypnosis Services in Oshawa in 2000. I chose her for my first hypnosis expe- rience because she is a member in good standing with the National Guild of Hyp- notists, the Ontario Association of Hyp- notherapists and the National Federa- tion of Hypnotists, as well as a registered social service worker who has studied tarot card reading and reiki. Her home office is warm and calming with its pink and green floral wallpaper, soft light, comfy wine-coloured recliners and soothing music. We start out sitting across from each other for a consultation that includes questions about when I started biting my nails (age three or four) why I think I hold onto the habit (no clue) and why I want to stop (I’ve always wanted to wear nail polish). Most issues like this develop between the ages of three and seven, she said, because that is when we become aware of people other than ourselves and start to develop emotions like guilt and fear. Typically, there is an initial sensitizing event, or ISE, that kick-starts a habit or behaviour, Ms. Gagnon said. In my case, it could have been a posi- tive feeling or response that occurred when I first chewed my nails, she said, one that reinforced itself over time to the point where the habit became some- thing I do without realizing it. “You’re dragging this habit through life as baggage,” she said. “You have to realize you can still get the benefits, like comfort or reassurance, without the habit, and want to let go of it.” I then learn there are two hypnosis approaches we can take. The first, direct suggestion, involves the hypnotist suggesting reasons to abandon a habit and alternate strategies, while the client is in a relaxed, hypno- tized state that allows her subconscious mind to absorb the information. Ms. Gagnon said this route works most of the time, as long as the client is willing to let go of her habit. The second approach involves age regression, which sees the client go back through past memories to pinpoint trau- matic or defining events that may have caused a particular behaviour to begin. Sometimes this tactic even leads peo- ple back to past lives -- Ms. Gagnon said it’s how she tackled her fear of snakes. The fact that I had a wonderful child- hood and that I genuinely want to stop biting my nails, leads us to Option 1. Ms. Gagnon turns down the lights and I lay back in one of the reclining chairs. I am told to focus my eyes on a spot on the ceiling. She tells me to take deep breaths and imagine stress is leaving my body every time I exhale. Her voice takes on a low, dulcet tone as I close my eyes and listen to directions to methodically relax every part of my body, from my neck and jaw to my fin- gers and toes. My brain is still buzzing with thoughts about things I have to do at work later in the day, but my body is relaxing more than I thought it would. My limbs start to feel heavy and when Ms. Gagnon sug- gests my eyelids may feel too weighted down to open, I’m surprised to discover she’s right. The next steps involve a lot of visual- ization. I’m told to imagine I’m going down a series of escalators, each one taking me deeper and deeper into a state of relax- ation. I have trouble seeing escalators in my mind’s eye but I find that in this mellow state I am able to imagine the feeling of gliding down an incline. Once I reach the bottom of the third escalator, Ms. Gagnon’s voice guides me to the “happy place” we discussed ear- lier in the session. For some people it’s a beach, a hammock or a forest. For me, it’s a park filled with flowers, trees, soft grass and a babbling brook. Again, I’m having trouble “seeing” images in my mind; all I can visualize is blackness. But, much to my surprise, I’m suddenly experiencing the park with my other senses. I hear birds chirping, smell fresh cut grass and feel the warmth of sunlight on my arms and the movement of a soft breeze on my face. It’s a completely unnerving experi- ence. On the one hand I’m still totally conscious and fully aware I’m in a chair, in an office. But on the other hand, I can undeniably smell, hear and feel things that aren’t there -- a difficult concept for this skeptic to swallow. It’s at this point Ms. Gagnon begins talking about nail-biting, saying in her soothing voice that it’s a habit I don’t need to hang onto and suggesting that the next time I feel the urge to nibble, I simply bring my hand to my cheek instead. Before I know it, she’s counting back- ward from five and I open my eyes, alert and refreshed. As I gather my things to leave, I reflect back on the experience, trying to find words to describe it to the dozens of peo- ple I know will ask. The best I can come up with is that it was nothing like I expected. I wasn’t asleep, wasn’t unconscious and wasn’t “out of it.” I knew where I was and what was happening the entire time and felt totally in control. There’s no way I would have said or done anything I wouldn’t have under normal circumstances and my con- scious mind was always alert and think- ing about work deadlines, grocery lists and plans for the weekend. But I was more relaxed than I’ve ever been and more able to imagine and absorb. Kind of like that feeling you get when you’re on the brink of falling asleep. It’s been a few weeks since my session and I’m seeing some interesting prog- ress on the nail front -- I chewed a few nails the other night while watching TV but have left others untouched for the first time in more than 20 years. That’s enough for this skeptic. You are getting very sleepy... to be hypnotized Walter Passarella / News Advertiser photo Dorothy Gagnon of Co-operative Counselling and Hypnosis Services and reporter Jillian Follert, who is about to be put under hypnosis. ‘I wasn’t asleep, wasn’t unconscious and wasn’t “out of it.” I knew where I was and what was happening the entire time and felt totally in control.’ THE NEWS ADVERTISER, January 14, 2009 PAGE 7 A/Pdurhamregion.com durhamregion.comP PAGE 8 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, January 14, 2009 Customer Care Centre 905.683.7575 Direct Access 905.420.4660 TTY Access 905.420.1739 cityofpickering.com ATTEND PUBLIC MEETINGS AT CITY HALL DATE MEETING TIME All meetings are open to the public. For meeting details call 905.420.2222 or visit our website. mp03:7gniteeMlicnuoC91.naJ Jan. 21 Committee of Adjustment 7:00 pm Jan. 27 HeritagePickeringAdvisoryCommittee 7:00 pm Jan. 28 AccessibilityAdvisoryCommittee 7:00 pm Feb. 2 Planning & DevelopmentCommittee 7:30 pm Feb. 5 AdvisoryCommittee on Race Relations & Equity 7:00 pm The Council of the City of Pickering is inviting applications from Pickering property owners or residents, 18 years of age or older to fill vacancies on the following Advisory Committees: ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE Role is to advise Council on its accessibility plan and review selected site plans and drawings for new building and development. Applications from the disabled community is encouraged. Meets every fourthWednesday of the month at 7:00 pm. HERITAGE PICKERING ADVISORY COMMITTEE EstablishedundertheauthorityoftheOntarioHeritage Act for the purpose of advising Council on means of conserving heritage properties and areas to advise Council on programs to increase public awareness of heritage conservation issues. Meets every fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm. PICKERING MUSEUM ADVISORY COMMITTEE RoleistoadviseCouncilonmattersoftheestablishment, management and maintenance of the Pickering Museum Advisory Committee. Meets approximately five times per year. If you are interested in being considered for appointment to fill vacancies on any of the above Committees, please submit a letter of interest and/ or application to the undersigned setting out a brief description of any job or community-related experience. The application form is available on the City’s website. Debi A.Wilcox, CMO, CMM III City Clerk, City of Pickering OneThe Esplanade, Pickering, ON L1V 6K7 Fax: 905.420.9685 Email: dwilcox@cityofpickering.com VACANCY ON ADVISORY COMMITTEES City of Pickering Sidewalk Snow Removal By-Law 6650/06 The City of Pickering’s Sidewalk Snow Removal By-law requires each owner or occupant to clear any snow or ice from the sidewalk in front of oradjacent totheirpropertywithin24hoursaftertheaccumulationofthe snow. This applies to both occupied and vacant properties. If the owner or occupant fails to clear the sidewalk, the City of Pickering willarrangefortheremovalofthesnowandincludeabillforthisservice onthenextpropertytaxbill. ChargesforfailuretocomplywiththeBy-law may also be laid, with fines upon conviction of up to $5,000. PleasehelpensurepedestrianshavesafepassagealongourCitysidewalks and clear sidewalks promptly! Pleasecontact the City of PickeringCustomerCareCenter at 905.683.7575 or customercare@cityofpickering.com ifyou have any questions or concerns. 2008Cwardsivic TheCityofPickeringwillonceagainbepresentingCivicAwards to members of the community who have exemplified outstandingserviceandachievementsduring 2008. We invite and encourage you to submit nominations for individuals, groups, and businesses who have made a significantcontributiontotheCityofPickering. Nomination forms are availableonlineat cityofpickering.com andinallCityfacilities. Allnominationsmustbereceivedby the City of Pickering’s Customer Care Centre by Thursday, February12,2009at4:00pm. Ifyouhaveanyquestions,please contacttheCustomerCareCentre; Phone 905.683.7575 TTY 905.420.1739 Toll free 1.877.420.4666 Email customercare@cityofpickering.com March Break Camps: March 16-20 It’s never too early to sign the kids up for a fun-filled week of camp! Arts Camp (ages 5 – 12)offers campers a variety of activities including arts and crafts, drama, dance and creative games. At Sports Camp (ages 5 – 12) campers will learn the fundamentals of soccer, floor hockey, basketball and indoor games. These camps also include daily swimming, and busing to & from camp (if required). If extra care is needed, sign up for Extend-a-Camp as well! MiniPidaca(ages3–5)invitescamperstoparticipate in a half-day camp offering a variety of exciting arts & crafts, music & sing-a-longs, and indoor games, along with a dip in theTurtle Pool. Register now while spaces are still available! Discover the Magic of Artfest Saturday, May 23, 2009 Artists and Performerswantedto participate in an: Outdoor Show & Sale of OriginalWorks Performance & InteractivePerformance Area Demonstrating Artists & InteractiveWorkshops Area Space is limited, so sign up today! 905.420.4620 cityofpickering.com/greatevents details and applications available Original artby Judith JewerWednesday, January 28th 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Central Library Pickering Public Library Programs for Adults Where to InvestYour RRSP Money 905.831.6265 www.picnet.org EVENTS @ your library WinterWarm-Ups Exclusively for Pickering Recreation Complex Members JANUARYADD ARACQUET SPORTOR UNLIMITEDFITNESSCLASSES toyourFull Annual Membership for the month of January! Only $15 per person!CELEBRATING25YEARSOFFA M IL Y ,F I TNESSANDFUN! ci t y o f p ic k e ring.com/recreation905.683.6582 cityofpickering.com/recreation Grade 5 Students Pick Up YourFreeActionPass! FREE SWIMMING & SKATING at Pickering Recreation Complex Bring proof of address and date of birth VENDORSWANTED PETAPOLOOZATRADE SHOW Saturday,February 7, 2009 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Pickering RecreationComplex We are looking for animal related businesses who are interested in purchasing a booth for this event. As a vendoryou will have the opportunityto display, educate and/or sell your products while at the show. Please note, this event is freeto the public cityofpickering.com/animal under theWhat’s New link 905.683.2760ext. 2271 For details, call or visit our website THE NEWS ADVERTISER, January 14, 2009 PAGE 9 Pdurhamregion.com HWY 401 BETWEEN BRIMLEY AND McCOWAN durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 10 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, January 14, 2009 PICKERING — The YMCA is kicking off the New Year with free workshops. The workshops cover a variety of job skills aimed to help with gaining employment. Take part in a resume clinic where you will learn how to tailor your resume to ensure maximum results. Drop in on Jan. 23 from 10:30 a.m. to noon. in Unit 16. Every resume should be accompanied with a cover letter so make sure to grab a hiring manager’s attention with an effective one. A cover letter creation workshops is on Jan. 19 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Unit 7. If you’re feeling nervous about an upcom- ing interview, practice only makes perfect. Ensure that your ready with the mock inter- view workshop. Sit down with a staff member for a mock interview and afterwards they will tell you what needs improvement. Mock interviews are on Jan. 21 from 1 to 4 p.m. in Unit 7. If you need help with the overall job search then attend the Job Search and Interview workshop where you will strengthen your employment skills. Workshops are on Friday, Jan 16 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in Unit 7. If you feel like a jump start in order to learn about health and safety, your rights and a valuable safety certificate than attend the Jump Start Workshop every Thursday from 2 to 4 p.m. Also on Thursdays, strengthen your computer skills with the Computer Basics workshop from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. in Unit 16. The YMCA’s Unit 16 is open Monday to Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Unit 7 is open Monday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday to Thursday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The YMCA located at 1550 Kingston Rd., Suite 7 and 16, Pickering. For more information call Unit 7 at 905- 686-7060 or Unit 16 at 905-427-7670 2008 was a year of fi nancial uncertainty, and the year ahead could continue to be up and down. Instead of worrying how to get through the downturn, why not ask a professional for help in achieving your fi nancial goals in the face of this turmoil? Andrew Shaw is a fi nancial consultant with Investors Group, servicing clients throughout the GTA, He offers a holistic approach to fi nancial planning, encompassing proven strategies that protect your overall fi nancial health. Over the years, Andrew and his team have worked hard to realize their clients’ fi nancial dreams. The results are impressive, placing Andrew in Investors Group’s top two per cent in Canada. There is no better time than now to start planning your fi nancial future, so give Andrew and his team a call for solid advice. Whether it’s tax effi cient wealth creation, income protection planning, education savings, mortgages or estate planning, Andrew and his team of specialists work for with their clients to ensure they are on the right path. “We listen to our clients about where they want to go, then we help them get there,” says Andrew. “I truly believe that working with our team not only makes our clients better off in the future, but also protects their families’ fi nancial security in the event that plans become derailed due to disability, critical illness or premature death.” This time of year, many people are starting to think about fi ling their taxes and are looking for tax saving solutions. Andrew offers advice and information to maximize your RRSPs, take advantage of the new tax-free savings accounts and other tax saving strategies. He also offers a second opinion on fi nancial decisions, with no cost or obligation. Clients can expect an honest opinion, even if they are already in good shape. “When people receive a diagnosis from their doctor, they don’t hesitate to get a second opinion,” says Andrew. “They should take the same approach with their fi nances.” Andrew lives in the community that he works in, and has been a strong supporter of many local initiatives throughout the Durham Region. He is a member of the Durham Family YMCA Leadership Council and an active member and supporter of the YMCA’s Strong Kids Campaign. Together with his wife, Andrew set up an aquatic scholarship program through the Durham Family YMCA, offering fi nancial aid for post secondary education and for YMCA program fees. He was also a Bronze Sponsor of the Special Olympics. For more information, please contact Andrew at (905) 831-0034 or visit the Investors Group website at www.investorsgroup.com. SOLID FINANCIAL PLANNING CONTINUING EDUCATION There’s still time. 905.721.3052 | www.durhamcollege.ca/coned Classes are still forming, call today! • Advanced Cardiac Life Support • American Sign Language 2 • ASQ-Basic Statistics & SPC • Assessment & Evaluation • Basic Drafting • Calculus • Canadian Law & Provincial Legislation • CPR • Dynamics of Conflict • Electricity I • Emergency Management - EMR • FootCare-Advanced&Diabetes • Functional Fitness for Older Adults • Health & Healing • Mathematics I (Science) • Medical Science 2 • Medication Mathematics • Nutrition in Health Care • Nutrition Introduction for FSW • Operations Management I • Physical Science • Principles of Research & Design • Restorative Care Education & Training • Role of the Food Service Worker • Spanish • Statistical Quality Control I • Workers’ Health & Safety Courses GRAND OPENING Rougemount Grill & Espresso Cafe Owner and Chef Edward Kudjerski and his staff invite you to join them for their Grand Opening this Saturday, January 17th. Join Mayor David Ryan at 10:30 am for the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. Come early as the fi rst 100 customers receive a free gift! of the NEW Trustee In Bankruptcy TrusteeTrustee In In BankruptcyBankruptcy James R. Yanch OSHAWA 215 Simcoe St. N. 905-721-7506 AJAX 50 Commercial Ave. 905-619-1473 Saturday & Evening Appt.’s Available FREE CONSULTATION www.jamesryanch.com Advice on Proposals, Bankruptcy & Alternatives “Lets fi nd solutions together!” Over 20 Years Experience BY APPT. ONLY THE NEWS ADVERTISER, January 14, 2009 PAGE 11 A/Pdurhamregion.com YMCA employment workshops offered at the YMCA this month Raising great kids workshop DURHAM — Parents looking to get a better handle on their kids cansign up for a course with the Region of Durham. The social services department is host- ing two series that will help parents with information and techniques for encouraging social and emotional well-being and healthy development for their children. Parenting Teens and Preteens will run Tuesdays from 6 to 8 p.m. from Jan. 20 to April 7. Growing Great Kids! Growing as Parents! will run on Thursdays starting on Jan. 29 from 6 to 8 p.m. For the latter course, parents can register for the whole nine-month series or for indi- vidual workshops. A fee is required, but there is a subsidy available for those who need it. Sessions are free for Ontario Works clients. For additional information, contact Fam- ily Services Durham at 905-683-3451 or visit www.durham.ca/FamilyServicesResources. RSSRSS more updates at newsdurhamregion.com durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 12 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, January 14, 2009 RYDURHAM SECONDA Academy & MiddleSchool SUCCESS BUILDSSUCCESS ES T 1 9 9 7 905.426.42541 Cedar Street, Ajax, Ontario www.durhamsecondary.com Private School Grades 5-12 Building Essential Skills For Your Child’s Future tSmall class sizes tIndividual attention tSafe environment t Caring/experienced teachers tInspected by the Ministry of Education tFollowing the Ontario Curriculum ering lots of green space t Accept part-time students At DurhamSecondaryAcademy,successful learningisapriority. New Semester Begins Jan. 29th REGISTER NOW! PASSION. SPIRIT. TRIUMPH. LEARN-TO-SKATE, FIGURE SKATING, AND POWER SKATING Skating Programs for All Ages, Levels and Skills All of our Professional Coaches are certifi ed by Skate Canada. PLATINUM VOTED #1 in Durham Parent Reader’s Choice Awards. REGISTER ON-LINE www.ajaxskatingclub.ca E-mail:ajaxskatingclub@hotmail.com Ask about our Winter sessions starting in January Parent and Tot class running on Tuesdays from 10 am - 11 am The program will commence January 20th and conclude on March 17th. Costs are: Parent & Tot $100.00 for 8 week session. Additional units are $50.00 p/p. (ie extra parents or more than one child). People registering for this new program must do it in person at the Ajax Skating Club offi ce, 2nd fl oor, west side of rink #2 at the Ajax Community Centre. Cash or cheque only for payment for this new session. NEW FOR 2009! REGISTER NOW SPACES ARE FILLING QUICKLY! Presents a Special Winter Camps Feature To advertise in Winter Camps call Cori at 905-683-5110 ext. 228 ENTERTAINMENT ✦ E-mail information to Mike Ruta, mruta@durhamregion.com ✦ Get local 24/7 newsdurhamregion.com In brief JANUARY 14, 2009 Hand bell music in Ajax on Sunday AJAX — Spend a relaxing afternoon enjoying music at the Ajax Public Library. The Music on a Sunday After- noon series presents The Bronze Foundation on Sunday, Jan. 18 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Main Branch Ro- tary Room featuring the musical art of the English Hand Bell. The Bronze Foundation is an au- ditioned ensemble of advanced-level hand-bell ringers. Tickets are $8 each, including refreshments, avail- able at the main branch circulation desk. A tribute to Robbie Burns AJAX — Music on a Sunday afternoon presents ‘A Tribute to Robbie Burns’, known in his native Scotland as The Bard. The event features baritone Gary Faulkner and pianist Glenda Varty on Sunday, Jan. 25 from 2 to 4 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 35 Church St. N. The program will provide insight into the life and works of Robbie Burns. Members of the Royal Scot- tish Country Dance Association will whirl the audience into the highlands. Look for favourites such as ‘My Love is Like a Red Red Rose’ and ‘Will Ye Nae Come Back Again’. Tickets are $15 per person in advance and available at all branches of Ajax Library Services. For more information, call Val at 905-683-4588. Artfest beckons PICKERING — The City of Pickering and the PineRidge Arts Council are getting ready for the an- nual Artfest on the Esplanade. The annual outdoor art show and sale is on Saturday, May 23 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Esplanade Park, behind City Hall. It will feature the work of more than 80 artists from across the province and free performances at the gazebo, with live music and dancing. There will be a free children’s art activity area, a free teen art activity area, artist demonstrations and a food court. Visual artists can register to ex- hibit and sell their work at this event. The deadline is April 20. Performing artists can register to showcase their talents. They must include a demo tape with their appli- cation. Performing artists can exhibit and promote their organization, including community dance studios, choirs, orchestras and drama clubs. The deadline for applications and registration is April 20. For more information or for registration pack- ages, visit www.cityofpickering.com or call 905-420-4620. These kids are making movies AJAX — Jas Gill, centre, of the Direc- tor’s Cut Workshop, helps six-year-old Braydan Brown and nine-year-old Hol- lis Fackrell as they make a stop action animation video during the Winteriffic Fun Days at the Ajax Community Centre recently. Walter Passarella/ News Advertiser photo Best films of 2008 list a close call By John Foote jfoote@IAOD.com Rarely have I seen such a year so barren in great films. Now, in fairness, the best are in- deed very good films. Each of the top three films are virtually inter- changeable: any one of them could have been the best of the year. Watch the News Advertiser for the 10 worst list, coming soon. 1. ‘The Dark Knight’ -- Director and co-writer Christopher Nolan continues to give the tale of the Caped Crusader depth and power with this second in his re-thinking of the franchise. Of course, the great news of this film is the stunning, astonishing performance of Heath Ledger as Joker. Christian Bale is simply the finest Bruce Wayne/Bat- man we have ever had and Michael Caine is wonderful as the faithful Alfred. Gary Oldman gives the films its heart and soul as Commissioner Gordon and steals every scene he is in. Just freaking brilliant. 2. ‘The Curious Case of Benja- min Button’ -- David Fincher di- rects this superb romance based on an F. Scott Fitzgerald short story about a baby in New Orleans born ... ancient. Benjamin Button comes into the world teeny and tiny, but well into his 80s and suffering the ailments of a man in his advanced years. He ages backwards. Brad Pitt does the best work of his career, bringing both passion and heart- ache to his character. Superbly acted by the entire cast. 3. ‘Milk’ -- As Harvey Milk, the first openly gay official elected to public office in the United States, who was later assassinated, Sean Penn exudes warmth, love and de- cency in what is the finest perfor- mance of his career. He slips under the skin of the character and disap- pears, creating a man who believed in hope and all things good. 4. ‘The Wrestler’ -- Mickey Rourke comes back from being ca- reer dead with a performance for the ages in this gritty little film, por- traying a has-been wrestler trying to make ends meet with odd jobs and the odd journey back into the ring to strut his stuff. Rourke is portray- ing an extension of himself here and exorcising his demons, giving one of the best performances of the year. 5. ‘Revolutionary Road’ -- A grim study of a marriage in turmoil based on the Richard Yates book of the 1960s, the film has extraordi- nary performances from Leonardo di Caprio and Kate Winslet. Their chemistry, as in Titanic, is sizzling but this time they are caught in a marriage headed for nothing but despair. The film packs an enor- mous emotional wallop. 6. ‘Che’ -- Not released here in Canada just yet. I saw this film at the Toronto International Film Fes- tival. It is a richly detailed biography of the infamous revolutionary Che Guevera, one of Fidel Castro’s most trusted soldiers on his ascension to power. Benicio Del Toro is spec- tacular as Guevera. A demanding film but well worth the journey. 7. ‘Changeling’ -- As directed by Clint Eastwood, this superb drama sees Angelina Jolie as a single mother in 1920’s Los Angeles who is stunned when the police do little about her missing son. When they bring her a boy who is clearly not hers, she resists and is thrown into a mental asylum. Jolie gives a fero- cious performance and Eastwood’s fine eye for detail is at its best. 8. ‘Frost/Nixon’ -- Based on a play by Peter Morgan that was in turn based on the taping of the fa- mous David Frost- Richard Nixon interviews. Set just three years after Nixon’s resignation from the office of president, Frost pitches him for the interview and Nixon, strapped for funds, accepts. What happens is a curious sparring between a man trying to make a name for himself and another trying to save his good name. Frank Langella gives the per- formance of his career as Nixon. 9. ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ -- The indie darling of the year and at this writing the frontrunner for the Acad- emy Award as best film of the year. A young man, having lived through a terrible, traumatic childhood, lands a spot on the popular TV show Who Wants to Be a Millionaire in India and turns his life experiences into winning answers leading to accusa- tions that he is cheating. Director Danny Boyle plunges us into the world of India, allowing us to expe- rience what this young man sees. 10. ‘Rachel Getting Married’ -- Anne Hathaway says goodbye to her Princes Diary image with a stun- ning performance as a caustic, vi- cious recovering drug and alcohol abuser who returns home to her sister’s wedding. Hathaway is drop dead brilliant and commands the screen with a confidence we have never before seen in her. Jonathan Demme’s best film in years. Runners-up -- ‘WALL-E’, ‘The Visitor’, ‘Iron Man’, ‘W. Gommo- rah’, ‘Doubt’. John Foote, director of the Toronto Film School, is a nationally known film historian/critic and a Port Perry resident. Get more reviews at www. footeonfilm.com. Contact him at jfoote@IAOD.com. Film critic John Foote describes the late Heath Ledger’s performance in ‘The Dark Knight’ as ‘stunning, astonishing’. THE NEWS ADVERTISER, January 14, 2009 PAGE 13 A/Pdurhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, January 14, 2009 PAGE 15 A/Pdurhamregion.com Ajax bantams bag Montreal title AJAX — The Ajax Knights bantam ‘AE’ hockey team needed a shootout to secure a championship in La Belle Province re- cently. Playing the Greenwich Blues in the final at the International Canadian Classic Tourna- ment held in Montreal, Que., the Knights played their U.S. counterparts to a 1-1 at the conclusion of regulation time. Overtime failed to yield a victory, which meant the championship would be decided in a shootout. Ajax shooters proved unstoppable in putting the Knights over the top. Ajax faced the Green- wich Blues in the tourna- ment opener, losing 3-2. The Knights, however, stormed back to defeat the St. Albans Leafs 3-1 and the Essex Sting 8-1 to advance to the final. Team members are goal- ies Patrick O’Brien and Sean McNamee, forwards Daniel Januszewski, Conner McK- eown, Wendel Dantas, Calvin Hinton, Jake Leighton, Ben Wilson, Zach Foster, Ryan An- derson and Christian Ebanks, and defencemen Alexander McIlmoyle, Jonathan Lind- berg, Marvin Sarmiento, Con- nor Dobson and Cullen Fer- rier. Shad Pedis, who was un- able to play, came along to cheer on his teammates. Team staff were Tom Leigh- ton, Joel Wilson, Gary Ander- son and Chris Foster. Missing for the tournament yet not for- gotten was Scott McIlmoyle. Cougars’ cagers conquer Ajax Rams Ajax Notre Dame midgets improve to 3-1 AJAX — The Notre Dame Catholic Second- ary School Cougars midg- et boys’ basketball team earned its third league win of the season at the expense of the Ajax High School Rams recently. The Cougars hosted the Rams in Lake Ontario Sec- ondary School Athletics (LOSSA) action on Thurs- day, Jan. 8, with Notre Dame scoring a thorough 64-32 victory. Andrew Chung and Tristan Grant provided a one-two scoring punch for the Cougars, scoring a game-high 13 points apiece. They were fol- lowed by Ducquan McFa- one with 10, and Gabriel Alamag and Dwight Henry with eight apiece. Awais Amjad netted eight to lead the Rams. Other scorers were Donte Brown with seven, Ali Bafi with six and Taylor Gates with four. With the win, the Cou- gars’ record in LOSSA league play improves to 3-1, with previous wins over All Saints Titans and J. Clarke Richardson Storm and the loss to the Pickering High School Trojans. Submitted photo The Ajax Knights bantam ‘AE’ hockey team skated off with the gold medal at the recent International Canadian Classic Tournament in Montreal. The Knights got past the Green- wich Blues in the final in a shootout. Pickering’s Monarchs make it t wo in a row in LOSSA hockey St. Mary girls down Dwyer, Ajax High PICKERING — The St. Mary Catholic Secondary School Monarchs varsity girls’ hockey team has been on fire since resuming its Durham Region sched- ule following the holiday break. The Monarchs reeled off to victories in the past week, their latest conquest coming against the Monsi- gnor Paul Dwyer Saints in a 2-0 shutout victory in Lake Ontario Secondary School Athletics (LOSSA) action at the Pickering Recreation Complex on Monday after- noon. Jess Vella scored both Monarchs’ goals. Melissa Seeley and Tiffany Allen drew assists. Marissa Ko- zovski earned the shutout. The Monarchs also scored a 5-1 victory over the Ajax High School Rams at the complex on Jan. 7. 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Security en- trance. Toll Free 1-800- 800-RENT (7368) www.skylineonline.ca 2 BDRM APT, Downtown Whitby, large windows, cen.air, 1-parking, coin laundry, eat-in kitchen, quiet 5-apt building. Available Feb 1st. First/last. $830/month. Call Joan 905-404-7861. 2 BEDROOM NORTH OSHAWA bright quiet apartment, Simcoe North at Russett. New applianc- es, hardwood fl oors, well- maintained 12-plex, newly renovated, near bus/shop- ping. cable/heat/ wa- ter/parking included. Laun- dry, No dogs. available. 905-576-2982, 905-626- 6619 2 PLUS BEDROOM base- ment apt. very large and clean. Whites/Finch area, no pets, no smoking $900/month Including a family room. Avail immedi- ately. Call Riya at 905-839- 9729 or (416)454-3866 2-BDRM APARTMENT, downtown Bowmanville, new appliances, new bath- room, new carpeting, park- ing included, avail Feb. lst. $800/month plus utilities. Call 1-877-636-4441 ext 376 or 905-623-5737. 2-BEDROOM APT, $825 all inclusive. No dogs. Oshawa, Bloor St. E area. Working adults preferred. Call Matt 289-240-4447 2-BEDROOM APT, $825 all inclusive. No dogs. Oshawa, Bloor St. E area. Working adults preferred. Call Matt 289-240-4447 3 BEDROOM basement apartment. Laundry, cable & utilities included. $725. Wilson/Adelaide. Close to schools, bus route. First/Last & references re- quired. No pets. No smok- ing. 905-260-6600. OSHAWA 1 BEDROOM APTS, Simcoe/King. Clean, quiet building, $650/mo. Call 416-577- 0403 or 647-293-0450 Apartments & Flats for RentA 3 CENTRAL OSHAWA lo- cations. Room- $450, 1- bedroom, $650-$750, 2- bedroom, $850, includes all utilizes and 1-free park- ing. February 1st. First/last. Call Bob (905)924-6075. 3-BEDROOM SPACIOUS apartments, Oshawa. Clean, professionally man- aged. Large back- yard/deck. Near Lakeview Park. Includes parking, utilities, laundry facilities. Small pets ok. $1200 main fl oor. $900 lower level. First/last. 905-431-1552. Condominium Suites in Oshawa 2 & 3 Bdrm's Free Utilities, Parking. Senior's, Retiree's & GM Discounts 905-728-4993 ADELAIDE/MARY, upper duplex, clean, bright, 1- bedroom apartment. Park- ing and utilities included. $600/month. References required. First/last. Available March 1st. Call (905)668-1316. AJAX 3-BDRM w/4 Park- ing Spots! Clean upper unit, freshly painted, nice residential area, Schools, GO, shopping. Large fenced yard shed and pri- vate patio for summer evenings. $1225.00+ % utils. No pets/smoking. 647-896-3674. AJAX, SALEM/BAYLY, legal 2-bedroom basement apartment. Available im- mediately. Separate en- trance, 5 appliances, 2-parking, no pets. em- ployment preferred. $780 inclusive for single; $840 two people. (905)619-3543 AJAX, HWY 2/HARWOOD bright basement apt near all amenities, transit, walk- out basement to fenced yard, parking, appliances. Available immediately. No pets/smoking. (905)428- 7266. AJAX, PICKERING Vil- lage. Large, 1-bedroom bsmt (second room available)., eat-in kitchen, huge livingroom, open- concept, newly renovated, a/c, 2-parking, cable. No pets/smoking. Available immediately. $850. 905- 426-4773. AJAX, SALEM/BAYLY, open concept basement apt. one very large bed- room, appliances, shared laundry, avail Feb. $825 in- clusive, Condolyn Mgt 905 428-9766 AJAX, Westney/Rossland, 1 bedroom walk-out base- ment. Utilities, laundry and parking included. Available immediately. Asking $700. Single work- ing person preferred. Phone 905-430-3845. AJAX- OXFORD Towers. Spacious apartments, quiet bldg, near shopping, GO. Pool. 3-bedroom $1139/mo. Plus parking. Available Jan. 1st & Feb. 1st. 905-683-8571. AMAZING opportunity to live seconds from down- town Cobourg & fabulous Victoria Beach. Huge 1 bedroom, main fl oor apt. available Feb. 1st. Only $785/mo plus electricity & water. Includes heat & parking, Non-smoking, no pets. Call Sue 905-377- 9992 BOWMANVILLE large 3 bedroom on main level of quiet triplex, in good condi- tion. 2-entrances, 2-park- ing, storage, laundry fa- cilities. Available Feb 1st. $950/month plus hydro. (905)261-8767. BOWMANVILLE immacu- late 1 bedroom apt. Avail immediately. Secured en- trance very quiet building $929 includes appliance, utilities, parking and laun- dry facilities. 905-697- 1786, 905-666-1074 Apartments & Flats for RentA BOWMANVILLE, spa- cious, bright 1-bedroom basement apt., newly es- tablished neighbourhood, separate entrance, close to 401/transit, 1-parking, no smoking/pets. New appli- ances/soaker tub, hard- wood fl ooring. Available Immediately/Feb 1st. $775 inclusive. (905)697-1734. BOWMANVILLE, WALK to shopping, restaurants and theatres and go ser- vice. NEW, Short term fully furnished retirement rental apt and long term unfur- nished rentals from $1300/month including tax- es,utilities, condo fees and parking. (905)697-4513 BRIGHT, SUNNY 1 bed- room basement. Clean, quiet home. Separate en- trance. Laundry. Parking. Cable. TTC. $680 inclu- sive. Ellesmere/ Markham. 416-697-8129, 416-431- 7968 CLEAN one bedroom basement apt. $750/utilities included. First/last. No smoking/pets. Whitby. Available now. Pri- vate entrance. Laundry. (905)728-7578 COURTICE, NEW bright 1- bedroom apt. separate en- trance, includes utilities, appliances, laundry, park- ing, cable. No pets, prefer single non-smoker. $775/month. Call (905)432-3688 LUXURY APARTMENTS. Enjoyable, Upscale Living. 333 Simcoe St N, Oshawa. 2 Bedroom Suites From $1535. Frequent social events held in common room. In suite laundry in every unit. Elevator ac- cess to your unit. Bus stop located in front of building. Located across the street from the hospital. Toll Free 1-800-800-RENT (7368) www.skylineonline.ca MARY STREET APTS Bachelors & 1 bedrooms. Utilities included, minutes to downtown, short drive to Whitby Mall. Mary/Garden 905-666-2450 www.real- star.ca MOVE IN READY! Very clean, quiet, 2-bed bsmt apt. w/Sep entrance in Oshawa. Near Lake on quiet street. Large stone fi replace warms beautiful living room. Full kitchen, cable, heat, hydro, parking, internet & laundry are ALL INCLUDED! $800/mo. Mike 905-261-3040 NORTH OSHAWA 1 & 2 bedroom Jan. Feb. and Mar. lst. Clean, family building. Heat, hydro and two appliances included. Pay cable, parking, laundry facilities. (905) 723-2094 NORTH OSHAWA, newly renovated 1-bedroom $760 & 2-bedroom $830. Nice units. Includes utilities, fridge, stove, parking. Call 905-723-9310, 416-902- 1174 or 289-240-5659. NORTHEAST Oshawa, cozy 1-bedroom +den upper fl oor, central air, suitable for profession- al/couple. Avail. immedi- ately First/last, no smok- ing/pets. $800/mo plus hy- dro. (905)720-2307. OPEN HOUSE REGENCY PLACE APTS Ask about our move-in special! 1 & 2 Bed. Util. incl. Security & pking. Laundry, social room & additional storage. Min. to shopping & parks. Access to Hwy. 401 & pub- lic transit. 15 Regency Cres. (Mary St. & Hickory St) 905-430-7397 www.re- alstar.ca OSHAWA 1-BDRM with walking distance to down- town & hospital. Available Feb 1st. Includes fridge, stove, utilities, laundry fa- cilities. $675/mth. No smoking/pets. Call 905- 438-9931 OSHAWA 2 BEDROOM apt in 6-plex. No pets. Available Feb 15th. Laun- dry, parking, hardwood fl oors, fi rst/last. 905-665- 5537. Apartments & Flats for RentA OSHAWA, 945 Simcoe St. N., Bachelor $650/in- clusive. 118 Bloor St. W., 2-bedroom, $800/inclusive. 45 Colborne St. W. 1-bed- room $750/inclusive plus cable. No pets. February 1st. 905-723-1647, 905- 720-9935. OSHAWA, John/Park. Lowrise bldg. Newly reno- vated 1 & 2 bdrm apts. Heat, water, 1-parking, on- site laundry included. $670/mo & $786/mo. Avail. immediately. Call Toni (905)436-6042 OSHAWA, LARGE 2 bdrm in a clean 12 unit building, parking, laundry, eat in kitchen from $720 to $825.(905)922-0252 OSHAWA, Newly Reno- vated Bachelor, 1, 2 & 3 bdrm & Penthouse apts. Adult & Senior lifestyle bldgs. Large units, near bus stop. Call 1-866-601- 3083, 905-723-1009, 905- 432-6912. www.apart mentsinontario.com OSHAWA, Ritson/Wolfe, 2-bdrm including utilities plus 2 bdrm plus utilities. Parking, fridge/stove in- cluded. First/last, available immediately. Call 647-404- 1786. OSHAWA. Upscale area newly appointed very large bright partially furnished basement walk-out apt. Very private, livingroom w/fi replace, full bath, 6-appliances etc. No smoking/pets. Ideal for clean quiet mature working person. Feb. 1st. $1175/mo. (905)720- 1533 PARK & 401, bright clean, freshly painted 2 bedroom apartment. Laundry, park- ing, $825 plus hydro. (905)885-2350. PICKERING - Whites/401 - 2 Bdrm Basement Apt, Lrge Liv Rm, Kit, Laund, Pking. No Smoking, Avail immed, $900 inclusive. Call Dan 416-574-9522. PICKERING 3 BEDROOM unit, 2nd fl oor, available Feb. 15th, non smoking building, no pets, one park- ing available, $1250 per mo. utilities $150 per mo. (905)427-6282 PICKERING large 1-bed- room basement apt, plus extra room, large kitchen, private entrance parking, laundry, $850 inclusive, no smoking/pets. Available Feb 1st. Call 905-686- 6259. PICKERING VILLAGE, 1500-sq ft. 3-bdrm apt. 5 appliances, gas f/p, rooftop deck, walking distance to restaurants. $1250/mo in- clusive. Avail. immediate- ly. No pets. Call John (905)686-3666 PICKERING, NEW, professionally fi nished 2 bdrm bsmt. Rouge Valley area. Bright, Sep. entrance, A/C, laundry, cable +, large modern kitchen/bath, 1 parking. No Pets/Smoking. $850/month inclusive. 416-818-5700 PICKERING, Liverpool & Finch. 1-bedroom base- ment apartment, Bright, clean, separate entrance, c/a, 1-parking. No pets/smoking. First/last. $750/month inclusive. Avail. immediately. (905)839-8527. WHITBY, 2 bedrooms from $950 - $970 all inclusive Close to all amenities. Of- fi ce hours 9-5, Monday - Friday. (905)430-1877 Apartments & Flats for RentA PICKERING, Oklaho- ma/Westshore, 2 bdrm bsmt, sep. entrance, 1-parking, laundry, a/c, cable,. $800/mo inclusive. No smoking/pets. Avail. immediately. First/last. 905-831-3617 or 416-995- 3617 PORT PERRY, Walk to Lake Scugog. Enjoy peaceful, beautiful town. Spacious 3-bdrm. Well- kept, quiet 3-storey build- ing. Balcony, 1-parking, Security Video. No Smok- ing/Dogs. First/last. 905- 985-6032, 905-430-7816. PORT PERRY. One bdrm.+ den. Galley kitch- en, cosy living space, gas fi replace,picture window. Well maintained, freshly painted ready to move in. $950.+ utilities.Call Patricia 905-244-5135 or Jocelyn 905-985-2525. SIMCOE/MILL OSHAWA, near 401. Nice, clean, quiet building, near shop- ping, transportation. Utilities included. 1-bed- room, $769, 2-bedroom, $889, 3-bedroom, $1009, available now, fi rst/last. (905)436-7686 until 8pm. TESTA HEIGHTS 1, 2 & 3 bed. w/upgraded fi nishes. Util. incl. Security & park- ing. Landscaped grounds, private patios & balco- nies. 2 Testa Rd., Ux- bridge. 905-852-2534 www.realstar.ca VERY QUIET 1 bedroom apartment, Century Home, High ceilings, near Down- town Oshawa, furnished optional. Parking, suits 1 person. $650/inclusive. Leave message. 905-434- 7012. WESTNEY/SULLIVAN, Ajax New 1-bedroom plus living room, basement apartment. Separate en- trance & laundry. Parking. Available immediately. No pets/smoking. $750/mo +utilities. Call Mujeeb at 416-666-2649. WHITBY - bachelor apart- ments available immedi- ately, basement units, no smoking/pets, bright clean, freshly painted, quiet, close to transit. No calls af- ter 9 p.m. (905)668-3482. WHITBY - BEAUTIFUL ARCHITECTURE, Land- scaped gardens, century building, Two bedroom, apt. $1225., 10' ceilings, fi replace, includes utilities, parking. Avail immediately. www. geocities.com/ highstreetmanor/index.html (905)434-2443 WHITBY - LARGE 1 BDRM. basement. apt. Kitchen, separate en- trance, non-smoking and no pets, $700/month. Available immediately. Call 905-665-6056. WHITBY - TWO BED- ROOM Apt. in luxury building with beautiful ar- chitecture, Available Feb. 1st, $ 1,100 includes all Utilities & Parking. No pets, Call (905) 434-2443, www. geocities.com/ highstreetmanor/index.html WHITBY CENTRAL. one bedroom apartment of good standard, fi rst level smaller building. Balcony, hardwood fl oors. No dogs. Well located at 116 Hickory St. N. 905-576- 8989. WHITBY Cochrane/Ross- land spacious 3-bdrm main fl oor in duplex. Large eat- in kitchen, coin operated laundry facilities available. $1175/mo. Avail Feb. 1. (905)430-6229 NEWS ADVERTISER, WEDNESDAY EDITION, January 14, 2009, PAGE 17 A/Pnewsdurhamregion.com Sales Help & Agents Sales Help & Agents NOTICE TO CREDITORS A notice to all creditors in the Estate of HORST FRATSCHER Who died on the 24th day of July, 2008. Anyone having a claim against the said Estate is to provide proof at the address below before January 31st, 2009. After such date the estate will be distributed without further notice to creditors. TIMOTHY C.R. VANULAR 2200 Brock Road North, Units C10 & 11 Pickering, Ontario. L1X 2R2 Effective January 2009 Come & Worship Directory will be publishing on THURSDAY'S. Deadline Tuesday 10 a.m. For more information please call Erin Jackson 905-683-5110 or email ejackson@durhamregion.com ANTIQUE ESTATE & NOSTALGIA AUCTION Stapleton Auctions, Newtonville Friday Jan. 16th, 2009, 5:00 p.m. Selling Session 5 of the Robert Long estate, Antiques and Nostalgia: Ant. Chrome Din- ettes - 6 pc. Red Chrome, 5 pc. Yellow Chrome, 7pc. Red chairs/grey table chrome, yellow Chrome Table; 6 Red Ice Cream Stools; Old Fire Hydrant; Coke Thermome- ters; Crocks; Bookcases; What-not; Desks; Chairs; Old Advertising; Old Radios/Parts; Old Gramophone/parts; Glassware; China ware; Mirrors; L/E prints (Lumbers, Jelilian); Chauffeur 4 Wheel Motorized Cart; 24" Stove; Check out the website for continuing updates; no pets please. Terms: Cash, App. Cheques, Visa, Interac, M/C, 10% buyers pre- mium applies AUCTIONEERS Frank & Steve Stapleton, 905.786.2244, 1.800.23.9886 www.stapletonauctions.com 'estate specialist since 1971' CORNEIL'S AUCTION BARN Friday Jan. 16th at 4:30 p.m. located 3 miles East of Little Britain on Kawartha Lakes Rd. 4. Selling the property of Marjorie and Lewis Hinton of Guelph plus others as well as the contents of a local store, 8pc mod- ern dining room set, oak sideboard, Moorecroft plate, brass monocular, wooden dog treadmill for a butter churn, Royal Doulton set of dishes "Rondo", 1847 Rogers cutlery "Daffodil", orange crush and Red Rose tea signs, 2 door mirrored ward- robe, wing back chairs, chesterfi eld and chair, corner cabinet, 4 drawer fi le cabinet, modern dressers and chest of drawers, teak hutch, bed chesterfi eld, qty. of jewellery, 5' corner jacuzzi tub, Kenmore apt. sized freezer, 5Hp rototiller, 99 MXZ 500 Ski Doo, contents of Store to include a large qty. of Pacifi co bedding, perfume, small appliances, electronics, phones, toys, luggage, vacuums, etc. Plus a Qty of china, glass household and collectable items. Don & Greg Corneil Auctioneers 1241 Salem Rd., Little Britain (705) 786-2183 for more info. or pictures go to: www.corneil.theauctionadvertiser.com open for viewing Thursday from 8:30am to 4pm and 7pm to 9pm and Friday morning at 9am Apartments & Flats for RentA WHITBY PLACE 1 & 2 bed. Landscaped grounds. Balconies, laundry & park- ing. Access to Hwy. 401 & public transit. Near shop- ping & schools. 900 Dun- das St. E. (Dundas St. & Garden St) 905-430-5420 www.realstar.ca WHITBY, near Queen's Common. Large bright above-ground 2-bdrm., laminate fl ooring, separate entrance, laundry, full bath, 1-parking, fi rst/last, no smoking/pets. $795/mo+ 1/2 utilities. Avail. immedi- ately. 905-430-7311 Houses for Rent 3 BEDROOM brick bunga- low, gas fi replace, kitchen, living room, family room, 3 car garage, brand new, 1 acre, $l,200 month plus utilities. First, last, security. Move in Feb. lst. (905)797- 1173. 3 BEDROOM brick bunga- low, kitchen, living room, family room, 3 car garage, brand new, 1 acre, $1,150 month plus utilities. First, last, security. Move in Feb. lst. (905)797-1173. Houses for Rent 3 BEDROOM, OSHAWA, main and upper level home, features hardwood fl oors, laundry, dishwash- er, 3 car parking, large landscaped backyard. Per- fect home for kids. $1,150 ALL INCLUSIVE. Feb. lst, (905) 436-7411 3-BEDROOM bungalow, West Pickering, close to all amenities, schools and 401. Large sunroom and parking for 4-cars. Comes with fridge/stove/wash- er/dryer. $1450/month,+ utilities. (416)518-4707. 5-BEDROOM, $1,190/ month, plus utilities, 2-full- bath. Renovated, for big family/friends. Also base- ment apt, $500/month, in- clusive. 5-car parking, Oshawa, Centre St. S/Gibb. Price negotiable. (905)947-1926. AAAA MANY homes for rent, $1400-$4000 per month. Credit check and references required. Oshawa, Whitby, Ajax, Bowmanville and country homes. Call Today Garry Bolen, Broker, C21 Net- view (905)404-2255. AJAX'S BEST DEAL-4 bedroom almost new Trib- ute built home available short term or long term rental. Call 416-708-7301 for details. Houses for Rent AVAILABLE JAN. 15- Ajax. Upper level, 4 bed- rooms, 3-baths, main fl oor laundry, $1,400 plus 2/3 utilities. Prefer non-smok- er, no pets. Dennis Morgan Sutton Group Heritage, (416)587-0060, (905)831- 9500. CENTRAL OSHAWA, Near Oshawa Centre. 3- bdrm house. Avail immedi- ately. Near all amenities. Call (905)728-7361 MAJOR OAKS, Pickering. (Major Oaks/Finch) Beauti- ful 4-bedroom 2-1/2 bath family home, large lot, gar- age, c/air, rec room, appli- ances. Near Pickering Town Centre & 401. First/last required, credit check, $1450+ 2/3 utilities. Available March 1. Con- tact sue.nel@hotmail.com OSHAWA 3-BEDROOM house $1200 inclusive. No pets, no smoking, fridge, stove, washer & dryer in- cluded. Parking for 2 cars. Available Feb 1st. First/last required. (905)404-5066 OSHAWA 3-BEDROOM HOUSE, with garage, Sim- coe/Taunton, large kitchen, 3-bath, 5-appliances, win- dow coverings, a/c, double interlocking driveway, fenced yard with deck. No smoking/pets. $1300/mth, plus utilities, First/last. 905-571-4372. OSHAWA Rossland/Ste- venson! Updated 4+2 Bed- room home! Finished Basement with 2nd kitch- en! Separate entry! Large Updated Kitchen! Schools, Shopping & Transit! Call King (905)655-1144. Re- duced, $1700/month. OSHAWA, King/Central Park. Large spacious 2- bdrm main fl oor, 4 appli- ances. $990/mo + Hydro. No smoking/pets. Avail. February 1st. (289)240- 0246. OSHAWA, SPACIOUS second fl oor & loft, 3 bed- rooms, 2 bathrooms, park- ing, $1200/inclusive. Available immediately. Call Jake (416)627-1199 OSHAWA/COURTICE border upper 3-bedroom of home. Backyard and shed/1-car garage. Fridge, stove, washer, dryer, dish- washer. No smoking. First/last. $1150 plus 2/3 utilities. (905)985-8986 or (905)718-8986. PICKERING MAIN FLOOR ONLY - 4 bed- room apartment on main fl oor of house, backs onto ravine, close to parks and shopping. Eat in kitchen, large living room and din- ing room, 5 pc. bathroom plus ensuite, private laun- dry facilities. $1200. per mo plus 1/2 utilities. Please call (905) 767-1240 for a viewing appointment. PICKERING Strouds/Alto- na, over 1800-sq ft. 3-yrs new. Open concept. 3- bdrms, 2.5 bathrooms, fi n- ished walk-out basement. 5-appliances, hardwood fl ooring, No smoking/pets. $1800/mo+. A Must See! 416-543-5967 PICKERING, Liver- pool/Bayly. Completely renovated main fl oor of open concept bungalow, three bedrooms, own laun- dry, appliances, avail. now. $1350/mo inclusive Con- dolyn Mgt. 905 428-9766 WHITBY Very clean 3 bed- room bungalow. Huge treed lot, deck. 2 wash- rooms. Finished basement. Near GO/401. No pets/smoking. Available February 1st. $1325 plus utilities. 905-666-4723. Townhouses for RentT AN OSHAWA SOUTH newly renovated town- house, 3-bedroom $999+ utilities. Close to schools & shopping. First/last. Call 416-880-4126. BRAND NEW TOWN house, 2 bedroom with 1 master with en suite. Sin- gle car garage. 2 1/2 bath- room. 5 new appliances. Central air. $1350+ utilities. 416-989-2220 Townhouses for RentT COURTICE- 3-BEDROOM townhouse, 2 bathrooms, partially fi nished base- ment, fenced backyard, Courtice Rd/Hwy 2. Min- utes to 401. $1400/month plus utilities. Call (905)903- 4904 LOCATED AT WIL- SON/BEATRICE. 3-bdrm townhouses available for rent. Close to all amenities and transportation. $1089 plus heat/hydro, includes water/cable. 1-pet allowed. Call for more details & availability dates. (905)432-6809. NORTH OSHAWA, im- maculate townhome, near schools, UOIT, shopping. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, gar- age, 4 appliances. Avail immediately $1250 + utilities. Water inc. No smoking, 905-449-5999. NORTHVIEW MEADOW Co-op currently has 2/3/4 bedroom units available. Please call 905 721 8370 or come to 1252 Pentland St, Oshawa to pick up an application. OPEN HOUSE CAR- RIAGE HILL 2 & 3 bed. townhouses. In-suite laun- dry, util. incl., Balconies, patios, courtyard. Pking. avail. Near DT, shopping, restaurants, schools, parks. 122 Colborne St. E. (Simcoe N., Colborne E) 905-434-3972 www.real- star.ca OPEN HOUSE TAUNTON TERRACE 3 bedroom townhouses. Ensuite laun- dry. Landscaped grounds w/pool & playground. Pri- vate backyards. Sauna & pking avail. Near shopping & schools, public transport. 100 Taunton Rd. E. (Taun- ton Rd. & Simcoe St.) As about our move-in spe- cials. 905-436-3346 www.realstar.ca OSHAWA, 2 BEDROOM townhouse, main fl oor, fridge, stove, garage, park- ing, $925/month. No pets, fi rst & last. avail. Feb 1st, (905)433-0385. WAVERLY/ROSSLAND- 3 & 4 bedrooms, 1-1/2 bath- room townhomes, renovat- ed interior & exterior, available in friendly family- oriented complex. Immedi- ate. $1095-$1295+utilities. 2-appliances, hardwood fl ooring, backs onto ravine. Near schools, park, transit, shopping. Contact Bob at 905-240-4942. WHITBY, Taunton/Ander- son. Cozy three bedroom townhouse, appliances, garage, avail. Feb. $1250 plus utilities. Condolyn Mgt. 905-428-9766 WHITBY: 3 B/R, 1 Bth, townhouse. Includes stove, fridge, washer, dryer. Avail. March 1. $1185/mth, includes water, hydro. First/last. 905-686-2130 Rooms for Rent & WantedR AJAX NEW HOUSE clean furnished room, female preferred. Students wel- come. Shared kitchen, own bathroom. Utilities includ- ed. No smoking/pets. First/last $550/mth. Avail immediately / Feb. lst. Carolyn 416-995-4560. LARGE BRIGHT ROOM, in new home, North Whit- by, bus routes, private bath, share kitchen/laun- dry. Utilities, cable, parking included. Non-smok- ing/pets, female preferred. Available immediately. $475/month. (905)493- 1819, (416)797-3234. MAIN FLOOR ROOM with large bay window, large home, near Pickering Town Centre, close to Kingston Rd. $450/mo. all inclusive, suits working person. 905-839-7237. OSHAWA Harmony/Olive, clean room for rent in ex- ecutive family home. Park- ing available. Close to transit, 401 & all amenities. $475 fi rst/last. Call 289- 200-1077 Legal Notices Places of Worship Rooms for Rent & WantedR ROOM FOR RENT. $400/month all inclusive including cable. Close to shopping centre. Call Dave at 905-433-0160 or 905- 213-6398 TAUNTON/COUNTRY Lane, large room, fur- nished/unfurnished, available now. Includes TV, internet, laundry, AC. Share bath w/1 person, ex- tra bathroom in basement. $450/month fi rst/last. No smoking/pets. Josie (905)668-3717 WHITBY, Oshawa border. Beautiful home! Very clean room, share kitchen/bath. Cable/internet, laundry, bus route, minutes from UOIT. Furnished/unfur- nished. No smoking/pets. Male preferred. $550/mo. (905)995-2745, (905)728- 0189 WHITES RD/STROUDS LANE - Furnished room for working person (pre- ferred). Full kitchen, cable, bathroom. Available im- mediately. $120/week. First/last required. Call Mike 905-420-1846. Shared Accommodation EXECUTIVE HOME, Brock/Dundas, Newly renovated, Very private liv- ing space, close to all amenities, $580 all inclu- sive. Private bath, A/C, parking, No smoking/pets. Avail immediately. 905- 409-8031. PICKERING, Whites & Stroud. Exclusive beautiful large furnished private room, large porch, share kitchen/bathroom. Suitable for cat loving lady. $425/mo. (905)839-3000 leave message. Also available Cottage. Vacation Properties SELL/RENT YOUR TIME- SHARE NOW!!! Mainte- nance fees too high? Need Cash? Sell your unused timeshare today. No com- missions or Broker Fees. Free Consultation. www.sellatimeshare.com 1-866-708-3690 Daycare Available HUGS 'N' TUGS Home Daycare, Dixie/Finch area, $26/day. Smoke/pet free environment. Lots of fun & educational activities. Spaces available for Janu- ary 2009. 416-854-3584 Legal Notices Places of Worship Babysitting Babysitter Needed for overnights - from 9p.m. - 5a.m. in Pickering (at Whites Rd.) *Older Children* Get paid to sleep (905)421-0000 Health & Homecare CAREGIVER NEEDED for live-in position. Ajax area. To care for two seniors. Available immediately. Nurses aide with PSW ex- perience required. Call (905)428-6043. CARING SUPPORT per- son needed for Pickering man. Experience providing support to people with disabilities required. Mon- Fri 4:30 to 10:00 p.m. Contract $13.10/hr mileage .35/km. Contact Diane (905) 509-5654 email: dihuson@gmail.com. Articles for SaleA 1-10'x40' Construction Trailer $3,500; 1-4'x7' fi reproof door & frame $200; 3-heavy steel shelv- ing units $150 each; 1-wood desk 3'x7' $100; 1-steel desk 2'6"x5' $50; 1-fridge 2'3"x5'4" $35; 1-4 drawer fi ling cabinet $35; 1-4 drawer fi reproof fi ling cabinet $200; All obo. Call 905-433-0582 1940's DINING room set, table, 6 chairs, buffet and hutch, good condition, $850 or best offer. (905)579-3638. AFFORDABLE Applianc- es, HANKS Appliances, PARTS/SALES/SERVICE 310 Bloor St.W. Stoves $175/up, Fridges $175/up, Washers $175/up, Dryers $149/up. All warranty up to 15 months. Don't know what to get your loved ones?... Get a Gift Certifi - cate and they can pick! Durham's largest selection of Reconditioned Applianc- es. Showroom Sales Per- son- salary+ comm. Ser- vice Technician required. (905)728-4043. APPLIANCES, refrigera- tor, stove, heavy duty Ken- more washer & dryer, apartment size washer & dryer. Mint condition. Will sell separately, can deliver. Call (905)903-4997 BED, ALL new Queen or- thopedic, mattress, box spring in plastic, cost $900, selling $275. Call (416)779-0563 HEINTZMAN PIANO, ex- cellent condtion. $1500. Call (905)666-3673. Articles for SaleA CARPETS, LAMINATE & VINYL SALE! I have 1000 of yards for sale! Free un- derpad with installation. Free Estimates. Guaran- teed Lowest Prices. Big or small jobs, I do it all! Lex- us Flooring, Call Mike 905- 431-4040 HOT TUB COVERS Custom covers, all sizes and shapes, $425 tax and delivery included. Pool safety covers. We will not be beat on price and quality. Guaranteed. 905- 259-4514. www.durhamcovers.com HOT TUBS, 2008 models, fully loaded, full warranty, new in plastic, cost $8000, sacrifi ce $3,900. 416-779- 0563. LAMINATE Countertops $15ft Made to order/ supplied only or installed. Free measure with install program. DISCOUNT QUALITY COUNTER- TOPS. Call John & Dan 905-372-8969 (leave mes- sage) PLAYSTATION2 MOD CHIPS XBOX MOD CHIPS installed from $125. Several chips available for each console. We buy used/working consoles. For all the details: www.du- rhammods.com North End Oshawa. 905-626-0542 POOL TABLE, profession- al series 1" slate, new in box with accessories, cost $4500, selling $1395. 416- 779-0563 RENT TO OWN - New and reconditioned appliances, new TV's, Stereos, Com- puters, DVD Players, Fur- niture, Bedding, Patio Fur- niture, Barbecues & More! Fast delivery. No credit application refused. Pad- dy's Market, 905-263- 8369 or 1-800-798- 5502. VENDORS WANTED at Courtice Flea Market. Rent starts at $185/mo for 10'x10' booth. Approx 250,000 people/year. Lo- cated 2 minutes off 401 between Oshawa & Bowmanville Call 905-436- 1024 www.courticefl ea- market.com Articles for SaleA TRUCKLOADS OF NEW SCRATCH & DENT AP- PLIANCES new coin washers $699 and new coin dryers $599., also reconditioned coin washer and dryers available, new Danby apt-size freezers $209, new 24" and 30" ranges $399., wide selection of new and reconditioned appliances available. Call us today, Stephenson's Appliances, Sales, Service, Parts. 154 Bruce St. Oshawa. (905)576-7448 Pets, Supplies, Boarding BEAUTIFUL GOLDEN re- triever puppies. Experi- enced breeder since 1967. First shots, dewormed, vet checked. 5 yr. guarantee. Supplier of service dogs. $500. Judy (905)576-3303, Al 1-705-632-1187 CHOCOLATE AND BLACK labs, fi rst shots, dewormed, vet checked, home raised. $500. Call (705)932-1502. GOLDENDOODLES F1B, Beautiful silky soft coats with a variety of wavy to curly looks, extremely low to non-shed, wonderful dis- positions. 705-437-2790, www.doodletreasures.com GORGEOUS GOLDEN RETRIEVER puppies. First shots, vet checked, de- wormed. Excellent tem- perament. Family raised. Ready to go. $500. (905)432-5984. Blackstock MALTESE PUPPIES, home raised, non-shed- ding, non-allergenic. $800. Oshawa. Call (905)434- 2577 POODLE puppies, small miniature, Christmas Spe- cial, vet checked and ap- proved, home raised, many colors. Parents on site. Call 705-277-3013. TRADITIONAL DOG TRAINING CLASSES starting January, Visit our web site at www.tsurodogtraining.com 905-797-2855. Cars for Sale 1991 CHEV CORSICA, excellent condition, white w/grey interior, Selling as is $1200 o.b.o. Call 905- 571-3436 1998 CAVALIER 20-dr Blue, 200,000 km. Engine mint, runs like new, no rust, minor body work. Well maintained. $3200-obo. (905)706-3517 Mike Cars for Sale NEED A CAR? 100% Credit Guaranteed, Your job is your credit, some down payment may be re- quired. 200 cars in stock Call 877-743-9292 or apply online at www.needacartoday.ca Cars WantedC ! ! $ ! AARON & LEO Scrap Cars & Trucks Wanted. Cash paid 7 days/week anytime. Please call 905-426-0357. Need a Handyman? (905)442-0068 Full basement renos starting at $8500 (lab/mat based on 900sq.ft.) Complete in 2 weeks Bathrooms, Kitchens, Framing, Drywall, Painting etc 22 yrs experience ~ Guaranteed Work Fire & Water Technician Mould Specialist STRESS FREE!!!!! LEAVE THE CLEANING TO US!! Let Perfect Maid take care of your housekeeping & organization needs. We do not cut corners. CHRISTMAS CLEANING SPECIAL FULLY BONDED Call 905-686-5424 ATTENTION TO DETAIL CONTRACTING Complete Basements, Bathrooms & Kitchens Crown Moulding Baseboards & Doors Interior Tiling, Hardwood & Laminate Flooring 905-621-0815 PROVINCIAL PLUMBING & RENOVATIONS ● Finished Basements ● Apartments ● New Kitchens ● Bathroom Renos ● Complete Plumbing Service Lic. & Insured John (905)432-5684 A1 1/2 PRICE JUNK REMOVAL!! All Junk Removed. Homes, Yards, Businesses, etc. We do all the loading. Seniors Discounts. Cheap and fast Service! In Service for 25yrs. John (Local) 310-5865 NEED A FRIEND WITH A TRUCK? ● Snow Removal ● Junk Removal ● Light Hauling ● Odd Jobs ● General Deliveries Reasonable Rates Call Hans anytime (905)706-6776 ALL PRO PAINTING AND WALLPAPERING Repair & Stucco ceilings Decorative fi nishes & General repairs 20% off for seniors (905)404-9669 Tor. Line 647-868-9669 TMS PAINTING & DECOR Interior & Exterior European Workmanship Fast, clean, reliable service (905)428-0081 Apple Moving Dependable & Reliable Good Rates 24-hour Service Licenced/Insured (416)465-6859 (416)533-4162 (905)239-1263 CLEAN MOMENT Experienced European cleaning. Residential. Pickering & Ajax area. For service call 647-295-0771 "Clean is our middle name" DIGITAL PRINT/GRAPH- ICS design centre. OWN- ER RETIRING. No Experi- ence Necessary. Financing available. Full Training and Support. 800-645-3006 Home Improvement House Cleaning Home Improvement Garbage Removal/Hauling HandymanH Home Improvement House Cleaning Painting & Decorating Moving & Storage House Cleaning Business Services/ PersonalsB A/P PAGE 18 NEWS ADVERTISER, WEDNESDAY EDITION, January 14, 2009 newsdurhamregion.com Auctions Service Directory Place your ad at 905-683-0707 BOGATKOW, Maria - Passed peacefully fol- lowing a brief illness on January 10, 2009 at the Fairview Lodge Nursing Home in Whitby. Predeceased by her husband Valentin. Fond- ly remembered by her cherished friends and family. Family will receive friends at the McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME (28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax, 905-428-8488) on Sat- urday January 17, 2009 from 10-11 a.m. Funeral Service to follow in the chapel at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of fl owers, donations to the Fairview Lodge Nursing Home in Whitby or the Rouge Valley Health Centre- Ajax Site would be appreciated. JOBST, Maximilian Ludwig - Passed away at home on Sunday, January 11, 2009, in his 76th year, with dignity and courage after a valiant fi ght. Beloved husband of Maureen for 46 years. Loving father of Carol-anne and Bryan. Dear Opa of Colin and Kayla. Max was loved and respected and will be greatly missed by his extended family and friends. Friends will be received at the family home in Pickering on Saturday, January 17, from 2 until 7 p.m. Arrangements entrusted to NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME, 1-877-987- 3964. (Expressions of sympathy may be made on-line through www.newcastlefuneralhome.com) McDONALD, Marjorie - On January 11th, 2009, Marjorie loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Friends will be re- ceived at the ACCETTONE FUNERAL HOME 384 Finley Ave., Ajax (905-428-9090) on Thursday January 15th, 2009 from 12 noon until the time of service in the chapel at 1 pm. McWhirter, William (Bill) James - William (Bill) James McWhirter, 86, of Lindsay, Onta- rio, passed away peacefully with his family at his side at the Ajax Pickering Hospital on Monday, January 12, 2009. Loving father to David and his wife, Diane, Bob and his wife, Deborah, and Patricia Milne. Bill was prede- ceased by his beloved wife, Ruth (nee Con- quergood) July 11, 1995, and his son-in-law, Steven Milne, September 2, 2007. Caring grandfather to Jennifer and Ryan McWhirter, Liz Thompson, Sam McWhirter, and Thomas, Patrick and Andrew Milne. Devoted brother to Vi Conquergood of Vancouver. Bill was pre- deceased by his brother Leonard and sister, Eleanor Gilpin. Bill joined the RCAF 180th Squadron and was an Air Gunner during the Second World War. Last September he was thrilled to attend the 'fi nal' reunion of his squadron, which was held in Calgary. Bill spent much of his career with the Toronto District School Board, where he was in charge of school bus operations for the Board. A gifted woodworker, Bill created and donated countless wood carvings, bowls, birdhouses and other originally designed pieces to his church, Cambridge United Church in Lindsay, for their annual Christmas fair and craft sales. One of the greatest sources of joy for Bill was his beloved Bal- sam Lake log cottage, built by Bill, his father Samuel, family and friends in the late 1940s. Bill, Ruth, their children and grandchildren spent many happy summers at the cottage, which the family continues to enjoy. A Me- morial Service celebrating Bill's life will be held at the CAMBRIDGE UNITED CHURCH (61 Cambridge Street, Lindsay, Ontario, K9V 4C9) on Saturday, January 24 at 2:00 P.M. Donations to Canadian Cancer Society of Cambridge United Church. Deaths Deaths Oshawa’s Largest Used Car Superstore Oshawa’s Largest Used Car Superstore Oshawa’s Largest Used Car Superstore Oshawa’s Largest Used Car Superstore Oshawa’s Largest Used Car SuperstoreNO PAYMENTS FOR 6 MONTHS www.milwww.millspontiacbuick.comlspontiacbuick.com1-866-834-41751-866-834-4175 Oshawa’s Largest Used Car Superstore Oshawa’s Largest Used Car Superstore240 Bond St. E., Oshawa • 1-866-834-4175 • Manufacturer’s Warranty • 30-Day/2500 km no-hassle exchange privilege • 150 + point inspections • 24-hour roadside assistance www.millspontiacbuick.com www.millspontiacbuick.com www.millspontiacbuick.com BUICK *See dealer for details.Some vehicles not exactly as shown $18,800 2008 BUICK ALLURE 6 cyl, auto, only 7,000kms. 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STK# 081437A $19,900 2007 CHEV EQUINOX LT AWD 6 cyl, auto, fully loaded, leather, p/roof, chrome wheels STK# B8869 $13,500 2006 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GT S/C 3800, leather, p/roof, polished wheels, loaded, low kms! STK# B8753 $14,800 2006 BUICK RAINER CXL AWD 6 cyl, auto, white on grey leather, p/roof, alloy wheels. STK# 090504A $13,900 2006 CHEV UPLANDER LT EXT 6 cyl, auto, fully loaded, DVD, alloy wheels, only 56,000kms. STK# B8829 $16,600 2004 CADILLAC SRX Auto, fully loaded, diamond white, on leather, 18” rims. STK# B8836 $8,900 2005 PONTIAC PURSUIT 4 cyl, auto, air, only 34,000kms. STK# 071075A $14,900 2004 COLORADO EXT CAB 4X4 5 cyl, auto, fully loaded, only 84,000kms. STK# B8803A $8,900 2004 OLDS ALERO 4-DR 6 cyl, auto, fully loaded, alloys wheels, black on grey STK# B8771 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, January 14, 2009 PAGE 19 A/Pdurhamregion.com Cars WantedC ! ! ! A - ALL SCRAP CARS, old cars & trucks wanted. Cash paid. Free pickup. 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Stk# V370 $$1515,,488488 NOW!!! ‘07 Dodge Sprinter 2500 $45,988 Deisel Stk# U310 $$37,88837,888 NOW!!! durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 20 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, January 14, 2009 durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 14 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, January 14, 2009 SPORTS ✦ E-mail game scores to Al Rivett, arivett@durhamregion.com ✦ Get local 24/7 newsdurhamregion.com Sports briefs JANUARY 14, 2009 P, H and N ties up Dickson Printing AJAX — Phillips, Hager & North and Dickson Printing started the New Year with a bang; a tough, well-fought battle that ended in a 46-46 tie in Ajax Men’s Basketball League action last Wednesday. Ryan Quinlan led the way for Dickson scoring an impres- sive 25 points. He was backed up by Stephen Johnston with seven. Bill Manos was equally im- pressive for PH and N, scoring 24. Manos had help from Gord Brown and John Esposito, each with six points. ESN Packaging eased into the New Year, defeating North Alli- ance Press 49-32. John Girimonte paced ESN with 19 points, while Tim Lane and Pat Roach added 10 and 8 points, respectively. John Beyaz was the top shooter for NAP with 13, followed by Kitson Wallace with six. Top Shelf and Michael’s Eat- ery fought a see-saw battle with the lead changing several times, with Top Shelf finally prevailing 41- 37. Claude Feig had a huge night on the boards as well as lead- ing Top Shelf in scoring with 13 points. Claude Whitfield provided additional firepower with 11. Calvin Smith had another superb outing for Michael’s, scor- ing 19. He was assisted by Derek Kent with nine. Pickering club hosts Winter Swim Fest PICKERING — Ten teams and more than 350 swimmers are expected to take part in the Pickering Swim Club’s upcoming meet at the Pickering Recre- ation Complex pool. The Pickering club hosts its annual Winter Swim Fest meet this weekend, Jan. 17 and 18. In addition to Pickering swimmers, other clubs par- ticipating are from Belleville, Kingston, Aurora, Toronto, Scarborough, Granite Club, Richmond Hill, Variety Village and Uxbridge. The meet serves as a quali- fier for the Eastern Nationals and the provincials. Each day will feature four- hour sessions, with the morning session starting at 9 a.m. and the afternoon session starting at 2 p.m. Spectators are welcome to attend at no charge. The complex is at 1867 Val- ley Farm Rd. Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo Heads-up hockey PICKERING — St. Mary Catholic Secondary School Monarchs’ Richard Abbott, left, and Holy Trinity’s Reed Bell race for the puck in Lake Ontario Secondary School Athletics (LOSSA) senior boys’ hockey action at Don Beer Arena. St. Mary won 4-3. Ajax’s Trojans cashed out by Eastern Commerce Pickering High drops semifinal clash to Toronto’s Saints at St. Michael’s event By Al Rivett arivett@durhamregion.com AJAX — Pickering High School Trojans’ senior boys’ basketball coach Mike Gordensky was wary of Toronto’s Eastern Commerce Saints as the Trojans’ main obstacle to a championship at last weekend’s St. Michael’s Invitational Basketball Tournament. In retrospect, Gordensky was absolutely bang-on in his assess- ment. The prestigious tournament, which ran last Thursday to Sun- day at the Toronto private school, featured the top four teams in the province, including the top-ranked Trojans, the West Hill Warriors, Eastern Commerce and Mississau- ga’s Mother Teresa Titans. The Trojans and Saints collided in the semifinal, with the Saints pulling out their second win of the season over Pickering, 68- 59. The Saints went on to defeat Mother Teresa 58-54 in the final. The semifinal game got away from the Tro- jans in the early going as the Saints set the tone en route to a huge 18-4 lead just four minutes into the contest. For the Trojans to be successful, they needed to put together a total effort to unseat the Saints. That, however, didn’t materialize in the semifinal, said Gordensky, thanks to what he calls the “worst first quarter we’ve played all year.” “They jumped on us real early. We didn’t come out ready to play,” said Gordensky. “To their credit they came out aggressively, they pushed the ball and they got easy transition baskets. We didn’t come out with our best effort. “All the credit to Eastern, they took the game to us from the open- ing tip. They wanted it more than we did. You have to play 32 minutes in order to win against that team.” That’s not to infer the Trojans didn’t battle back after their slow start. In fact, the Ajax school fought back in the fourth quarter to take a one-point lead. The energy needed to get back into the game, however, didn’t leave much of a finishing kick for the Trojans. The Saints took control in the final four minutes, and made their free throws down the stretch to record the win. It is in big tournament games against Eastern Commerce where Gordensky wanted players step up and assume the mantle of leader- ship on the court and on the bench. The problem is, no Trojan has yet assumed that crucial role. “I don’t know if we have what I would say is a true leader,” said Gordensky. “We have talented bas- ketball players but who’s going to fire them up? It doesn’t have to be a starter, it could be someone on the bench. Those kind of kids are tougher to find these days.” Trojans’ guard Rob Gagliardi had 21 points in the losing cause; Kevin Thomas chipped in with 16. Following the semifinal loss, the Trojans were relegated to the third- place game against Toronto’s Oak- wood Barons, winning that game 40-37. Gordensky says his players had little enthusiasm for the con- test after missing out on a chance to play for a championship. To qualify for the semifinal, the Trojans defeated Hamilton Cathe- dral in the quarter-finals 57-48. Jonathon Tull led the Trojans with 19. The Trojans started the tourna- ment by beating Toronto’s North- ern 63-32. Gagliardi paced the Tro- jans with a 24-point effort. Pickering, Ajax juniors all-stars DURHAM — The Ajax and Pickering area’s two junior hockey clubs will be represented at the upcoming 2009 OHA Ontario Ju- nior Hockey League all-star game in North York. Pickering Panthers’ veteran for- ward Greg Riggs and Ajax Attack defenceman and captain Chris Gour were named to the Ruddock/ Central Division all-star team. They’ll play their MacKinnon/ Phillips Division counterparts in the contest on Wednesday, Jan. 21 at the Canlan Ice Sports Arena at York University. The Villanova Knights are host- ing the annual all-star game. Meanwhile, both Ajax and Pickering junior teams had players named to the junior all-star game, featuring drafted 16- and 17-year- old players. The Attack has three players in the junior game -- defenceman Michael Sullivan, forward Bran- don Tomines and goaltender Adam Stein. Forward Mike Lucifora will rep- resent the Panthers in the junior all-star contest. The junior game commences at 2:30 p.m., followed by the senior all-star contest at 7:30 p.m. Canlan Ice Sports-York is at 989 Murray Ross Pkwy. in North York.