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Work already underway on finding location By Reka Szekely rszekely@durhamregion.com DURHAM — The Ajax and Pickering GO Stations will receive parking structures as part of a multi-million-dollar infrastructure investment from the federal and provincial governments. According to Premier Dalton McGuinty’s office, the Pickering structure will cost $30.5 million and the Ajax structure will be slightly less at $30.2 million. The two new garages are part of a list of GO projects totalling $500 million with the federal government provid- ing up to $250 million from the Building Canada Fund. The rest of the dollars will come from the Province. In addition to the Durham stations, 10 other stations will see parking upgrades, in- cluding Rouge Hill and Markham, which will see parking expansions. Four other parking structures are also planned with the Centen- nial Station (on the Stouffville line) garage coming in the cheapest at $14 million. GO is already working on finding a loca- tion for the Pickering structure, said GO Pickering GO parking lot to cost $30M ✦ See Pickering, Page 2 durhamregion.comP PAGE 2 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, February 18, 2009 Local residents among those attending protest at MPAC headquarters By Kristen Calis kcalis@durhamregion.com PICKERING — Jerry McCabe bought his modest two-bedroom bungalow in a small cottage-style community in south Pickering for $16,500 41 years ago. His first property tax bill was $198. His lat- est was $4,400. His property was assessed at $227,000 in 20007 and is now at $340,000. “It’s way out of whack,” he said as he stood in the cold outside of the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) headquar- ters in Pickering along with about 250 other protesters Friday morning. Two busloads of people, along with those driving in on their own, came from across Ontario to protest and personally deliver boxes full of requests for reconsideration of property assessments to president and chief administrative officer Carl Isenburg. Tax assessments handed out to Ontarians recently are based on Jan. 1, 2008 property values. Ontario Landowners Association president Jack MacLaren said that’s unfair since the crumbling economy has put a number of people in tough financial situa- tions, and those properties are worth far less now. The hardest hit, he said, are seniors on pensions, young families trying to pay off mortgages and low-income families. “Should we not be a community showing compassion for our neighbours?” he said. Mr. McCabe, for example, retired 13 years ago and thought he’d be living a nice, peace- ful existence by now. “I don’t know when it stops,” he said. “You’re supposed to enjoy your retirement life.” Garry Otten, Peterborough County Land- owners’ Association president, said his as- sessment has gone up about 30 per cent since last year, but the average seems to be about 50 per cent. Some business owners who’ve come to him have seen an assess- ment increase of 80 per cent, and fear they won’t be able to stay in business. “It’s become a pretty sad place, Canada,” he said. Mr. Isenburg took the microphone at the protest and said he will accept the requests for reassessment and told the landowners “you have our word we will look at those.” If there are mistakes, MPAC will change them, but it’s not up to MPAC to change the assessment process or guidelines, he said. “MPAC operates under the direction we’ve been given by the government,” he said, adding until that changes, MPAC has to work that way. Mr. MacLaren is urging landowners to take a look at their assessment, and if they think it’s too high, to send a form to MPAC requesting a reconsideration of assessment. The Landowners Association will also be providing town hall meetings. For more in- formation visit www.ruralrevolution.com or call Mr. MacLaren at 613-832-3201. Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Hal MacGregor uses his sign to shield his face from the bitter cold during a protest at the MPAC head office. A small but hardy group was protesting the ever increasing fees for property taxes in Ontario. Lake Driveway home destroyed in fire People escape, but dog, cats perish AJAX — A home on Lake Driveway West was destroyed by an early morning fire Feb. 14. The blaze at 219 Lake Driveway W. began on the lower level of the home and caused damage throughout the house. Three people in the home at the time escaped, but a dog and two cats perished. Ajax Fire and Emergency Services was called to the scene around 1:20 a.m. on Sat- urday. “It was fully involved upon our arrival,” Ajax Deputy Chief Mark Diotte said, adding it took firefighters several hours to extinguish the fire. “It was 8 (a.m.) when it wasn’t growing anymore. It was 5:26 (a.m.) when it was under control and not spreading,” Mr. Diotte said. There were no injuries to firefighters, he reported. Three occupants, however, were taken to hospital to be examined for smoke inhalation. They were released a short time later. Pickering Fire Services was on the scene with an extra pumper to help the Ajax crews, Mr. Diotte said. The fire is still under investigation and damage is estimated at $300,000. The blaze was one of three the Ajax de- partment battled over the long weekend. Also on Feb. 14, an abandoned structure on Church Street North was destroyed, Mr. Diotte said. “It’s an old cottage-type struc- ture. It wasn’t occupied,” he said. Smoke and flames could be seen as far away as Westney and Rossland roads, he said. Durham Regional Police and the On- tario Fire Marshal’s Office are investigating the fire, believing it to be a possible arson.” The third fire happened just after midnight on Monday, Feb. 16, when a carpet caught on fire in a home on Radford Drive. “They were drying out a carpet and the carpet caught on fire from a space heater,” Mr. Diotte said, adding the damage was min- imal. Assessments too high: landowners ‘I don’t know when it stops. You’re supposed to enjoy your retirement life.’ -- JERRY MCCABE Transit spokeswoman Vanessa Thomas. She expects construction to start in the fall of 2010 with the building completed in 2011 or 2012. The Ajax structure has the same completion date with shovels hitting the ground in summer 2010. More details on the structures will be available as the projects progress. “With the injection of funding, work will begin soon on many of our major projects,” said Ms. Thomas. The parking garages will mean a smaller footprint for the transit provider. “While parking is necessary for GO, we’re also looking at better land uses which is why were looking to build upwards and not across,” she said. Pickering resident Aisha Francis parks at the GO Station in Ajax to catch the GO bus to Yonge and Sheppard in Toronto. Though she arrives early enough to get a spot, she acknowledges that not everyone does. “You’ve got people parking all up the grass. There never seems to be enough park- ing.” Still, she said she wonders about the $30-million price tag and said perhaps more frequent buses would be a better use of the money. University of Toronto student and Ajax resident Anne John loved the idea of a new parking structure. “That would be a great idea,” she said. “I always have to get here by 8 o’clock to get parking.” Pickering GO garage to be finished within next two years Reka Szekely/ News Advertiser photo Despite signs to the contrary, GO Transit users in Ajax park where ever they find a spot. ✦ Pickering from page 1 Keith Gilligan/ News Advertiser photo Damage to this Ajax home is set at $300,000 after a weekend fire. WE’VE GOT YOUR SIZE Sizes 4-15 Widths AA-EEE PICKERING TOWN CENTRE • UPPER LEVEL • SEARS WING MADE FOR WALKING “be comfortable uncompromise™ start with your feet” Casual, comfortable shoes crafted in fine waterproof leather. 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D#1 42 Old Kingston Rd., Ajax 465 Bayly St. W. #5, Ajax For unique trip ideas or to plan your perfect day, visit: www.durhamtourism.ca or call 1-800-413-0017 AJAX • BROCK • CLARINGTON • OSHAWA • PICKERING • SCUGOG • UXBRIDGE • WHITBY THE NEWS ADVERTISER, February 18, 2009 PAGE 3 A/Pdurhamregion.com Study suggests undergraduate campus needed By Crystal Crimi ccrimi@durhamregion.com DURHAM — A newly re- leased study is drawing at- tention to what Greater To- ronto Area (GTA) universities already know: there’s a space deficit that’s growing. In the next five to eight years, another 25,000 stu- dents will want to remain in the GTA for a university de- gree, said Ronald Bordessa, University of Ontario Institute of Technology president. “Even without those stu- dents, we need funding in place for students now,” Dr. Bordessa said. To accommodate the ad- ditional students, a study released by the Higher Edu- cation Quality Council of On- tario suggests the Province create a new undergraduate university — with little focus on re- search, or a virtual campus, among other things. But Dr. Bord- essa isn’t enthused about either pros- pect. “(An under- graduate university) I don’t think that’s a good idea at all,” Dr. Bordessa said. “Universities are a place where research is important.” Even if the teachers are good, the school will always be subject to criticism that what’s taught isn’t as cutting edge with the absence of that research, he said. It would also have trouble attracting young faculty that want to be involved in research. If a new university was to offer admission to 25,000 stu- dents, it would take some that would otherwise head to UOIT, he said. As for a virtual campus, many universities already offer online degrees. British Co- lumbia had an on- line university that ended up merging with a previously ex- isting one, he added. The report also looks at converting some colleges to polytechnics, he said. “The report just speaks about all these things, it doesn’t recommend them,” Dr. Bordessa said. It does, however, highlight the need to discuss the de- mand and desire for a univer- sity education in the GTA, he said. “Having it out there turns it into something everyone needs to focus on,” Dr. Bord- essa said. The UOIT is always en- gaged in conversations with the Province and this report will be helpful, he said. He wasn’t disappointed the report didn’t mention UOIT as a solution. “It’s not a report intended to focus on any one univer- sity,” he said. To ensure UOIT plays a part in meeting the demand, he hopes the government will eventually consider enlarging the Oshawa campus, he said. “We’ve got 425 acres be- tween UOIT and Durham College on our campus — we have a significant amount of space,” Dr. Bordessa said. In the fall, all universities were asked to submit requests for capital funding and, in he next few months, he’s antici- pating announcements sur- rounding that will be made. Oshawa university wants to help meet GTA demand Ronald Bordessa V I D E O S O N L I N E RSSRSS more updates at newsdurhamregion. Infrastructure money coming to Ajax, Pickering DURHAM — Infrastructure money is flowing into Ajax and Pickering. The money is part of the Building Canada Fund - Com- munities Component and isn’t part of the infrastructure pro- gram announced in the recent federal budget. Ajax is getting just more than $1.1 million from the federal and provincial governments. Along with the Town’s portion, the total funding is almost $3.7 million and is to be used to re- construct Fairall Street, and put sidewalks on Station Street and Mills Road. Pickering will use the money to enhance the Pickering Mu- seum Village. It’s receiving $295,000 from the federal and provincial governments. With Pickering’s portion, the amount totals $885,000. WE FIX ALL KINDS OF CREDIT SITUATIONS ✔ Bankrupt ✔ Divorce ✔ New to Country ✔ Unsure Credit ✔ Slow Credit ✔ Bad Credit START REBUILDING YOUR CREDIT NOW Is Your Credit Broken or Just in Need of a Tune Up? GET HELP NOW 1-800-698-12861-800-698-1286 www.creditmechanics.ca Walk Away ... If you lose your job, you don’t pay for your car! Contact Arron Malik Senior Credit Analyst AUTOMOTIVE FINANCING MADE EASY YOUR DREAM CAR IS WAITING ... ALL MAKES AND MODELS Says prime spots not given to handicapped parking By Keith Gilligan kgilligan@durhamregion.com PICKERING — A Pickering resident is fuming over the placement of hybrid parking spaces at the new Home Depot in the city. The hybrid spots are closer to the front doors than the handicapped spaces, Doug Johnson said. Mr. Johnson’s wife Karen is blind and uses a wheelchair. The situation “enraged me because the handicapped parking in Pickering isn’t great,” he said. “I think there are more spots for hybrids than for handicapped parking. The hybrids are all across the front,” Mr. Johnson said. There are 10 spaces set aside for hybrid vehicles and eight handicapped spots at the store, on Kingston Road at Dixie Road. There are also two spaces set aside for pregnant women or women with children. “They could have put in more handi- capped parking or rearranged it,” Mr. John- son said. “They took the prime spots that could have been for the handicapped park- ing. I don’t know how they got approval for this. It just didn’t seem right to me. “Especially in the winter, I know you can’t clear all the snow, pushing a wheelchair through the snow” is difficult, he said. Mr. Johnson said he spoke with a store representative, who said others had com- plained about the hybrid spot locations. “The store has the same amount of handi- capped spaces as any other store. It’s the same placement as other stores,” said Tiziana Baccega, a Home Depot spokeswoman. Having hybrid spaces is a new initiative, she said. “The store is LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design), so we wanted the hybrid spots,” said Ms. Baccega. Sat., February 21st, 10:00 a.m.-noon (Includes Day Student Entrance Scholarship Exams for Grades 6, 7, 8 & 9 and Boarding Scholarship Exams) Tues., April 28th, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. 401 Reynolds Street Whitby, Ontario 905.668.3358 ◆www.castle-ed.com Join us at our Open House Trafalgar Castle School Success. For Life. 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Tires were slashed on the 18 vehicles in an area between Harwood Avenue and Salem Road, south of Hwy. 401 to Bayly Street. Durham Regional Police investigators be- lieve the incidents happened in the early morning hours of Sunday, Feb. 8, and three suspects were involved. The damage to the Town vehicles totalled about $2,500, not including labour, said Scott Glew, the fleet manager. “Vandalism in Ajax will not be tolerated,” Mr. Glew said in a press release. “The Town will make every effort, in this case and in any others, to make those responsible ac- countable for their actions. Unfortunately, the repairs are now the responsibility of Ajax residents.” Investigators from the 19 Division Property Crimes Unit are seek- ing the public’s assistance in identifying those persons responsible. There may be additional victims that police would like to speak with. Anyone with information on this matter or who may have fallen victim to these suspects is asked to contact Constable C. Ryan Edgar of the 19 Division Criminal Investigation Bureau at 1-888-579-1520, ext. 1926. Anonymous tips can be made to Dur- ham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222- TIPS (8477) and tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000. Ajax residents can report acts of vandalism to the Town’s 24-hour anti-vandalism and anti-litter hot- line at 905-619-2529, ext. 2273. Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo The new Home Depot in Pickering has 10 parking spaces reserved for hybrid vehicles and eight spaces reserved for wheelchair parking. Home Depot’s hybrid parking spots have resident fuming Woman attacked in own home; police warn residents to take precautions By Crystal Crimi ccrimi@durhamregion.com PICKERING — A 60-year-old woman was sexually assaulted in her Pickering home early this morning, say police. Durham Regional Police were called to the woman’s Krosno Boulevard residence around 4:30 a.m. Saturday. Sometime after midnight, while she was asleep, a stranger entered her home and sexually assaulted her, then fled in an unknown direction, police said. A forensic investigation team was at the home looking for evidence Saturday, said Detective Constable Paula Stephenson. Police haven’t yet said how the man entered the home. “I don’t know if (this type of attack, in someone’s home while they’re asleep) would be considered unusual,” Const. Stephen- son said. “It can happen anytime, anyplace, anywhere.” While all sexual assaults are taken seriously, this attack poses a community safety issue because it involved a stranger, Const. Stephenson said. “As precaution, people should ensure their doors are locked, their vehicles are locked, even keeping an outside light on at night,” she said. It’s also good practice not to disclose any personal information to strangers. “We just find it’s always just a good idea that people are aware any information strangers can get can be used for any crime,” Const. Stephenson said. The suspect is described as possibly white, with a small build. Police would like to speak with anyone present in the area of Krosno Boulevard in Pickering between midnight and 6 a.m. and who can assist with this investigation. Witnesses can contact Const. Stephenson at 905-579-1520 ext. 5233 or Detective Constable Pascal Labine at ext. 5317 of the Sexual Assault Unit. Anonymous tips can be made to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 and tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000. “It’s easy to stay active and involved with so many organized outings and activities.” Every day is different, and the many opportunities for enjoyment make life more fulfilling. 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They were jointly charged with marijuana production, possession for the purpose of trafficking and theft of electricity. Bail hearings were scheduled for Friday. The police remind residents that any suspicious activity re- garding illegal drug grow operations should be reported. Anony- mous tips can be made to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). We think... e-mail responses to mjohnston@durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax ON L1S 2H5 newsdurhamregion.com newsroom@durhamregion.com The News Advertiser is a Metroland Media Group newspaper. The News Advertiser is a member of the Ajax & Pickering Board of Trade, Ontario Community Newspaper Assoc., Canadian Community Newspaper Assoc., and the Canadian Circulations Audit Board. 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Publications Mail Sales Agreement Number 40052657 & Editorials Opinions Tim Whittaker - Publisher Joanne Burghardt - Editor-in-Chief Mike Johnston - Managing Editor Duncan Fletcher - Director of Advertising Eddie Kolodziejcak - Classified Advertising Manager Abe Fakhourie - Distribution Manager Lillian Hook - Office Manager Janice O’Neil, Cheryl Haines - Composing Managers News/Sales (905) 683-5110 Classifieds (905) 683-0707 Distribution (905) 683-5117 Fax (905) 683-7363 Pickering council needs ‘to smarten up’ To the editor: The Durham Region Growth Plan was met with all the enthusiasm of a wet smelly dog entering the room at it’s unleash- ing, with most asking environmental and urban planning. An exception was a building code ques- tion by Mayor Dave Ryan. Want to “cut the wheat from the cul-de-sac?” Ask your councillor to support a moratorium on development north of Finch. Opposing environmental big guns were out in force: Environmental Defence, Sier- ra Club’s Ontario Director Dan McDermit and Ontario farmers offered opposition to the plan. Metrolinx gave this plan’s north of Finch development little consideration for mass transit, offering instead 15 min- utes GO service to encourage serviced, mixed urban centre growth. Surely Dur- ham should know better than to destroy intact watersheds and 20,000-plus hect- ares of prime farmland. The regional plan even lacks fiscal integrity: Real estate will increase five per cent per year in value for ever. Hello! Fact: In 2006 Pickering had the highest percentage of corporate campaign contri- butions, mainly developers, in the GTA at 76.7 per cent. Mayor Ryan’s question was, did the plan mandate homes be basement-apartment friendly or just recommend it? Who’s opposed to an extra entrance in 48,900 new homes? Mayor Ryan wants to develop at least 50 per cent of Pickering, which is huge. Thirty minutes at highway speed to reach its northern border with Scugog. Lush farmland lies south of Hwy. 7, the rest is moraine headwaters and bush. Pickering council’s developer plutocratic jig is embarrassing. It’s time to smarten up and start serving constituents. Ken Nash Pickering Gasoline dependence a death sentence To the editor: Olive Heron’s Jan. 22 letter demonstrates the lack of understanding and shortsight- edness of many people in this country. We have almost reached the point of no return if we do not curb exhaust emissions of all gasoline-powered vehicles now. GM had the opportunity to go electric 10 years ago with a state-of-the-art, all-elec- tric, family-type car capable of accommo- dating six passengers and with outstand- ing performance. The vehicles they manufactured were in great demand but they destroyed them. Subsequently, other motor companies have done the same thing. None of the top three automakers mer- ited the billions of dollars of taxpayers’ money to keep them afloat. The failure of the companies to deal with the unions’ excessive demands and the failure to develop viable alternative-pow- ered vehicles is the reason that they have almost reached the point of bankruptcy. Canada is about 50 years behind other countries when it comes to innovative technology. We have created neither wind, nor solar natural nor natural gas electricity generation. In the 40 years that I have lived in Cana- da, we have only built one major road and we sold that. Toronto does not have a rail link to the airport as do all other major cit- ies throughout the world. We are technologically sterile. Our major industries such as aircraft, ship building and major manufacturing are all gone. In California they have electric-powered vehicles that charge up overnight from power collected by solar panels. In Great Britain, when I was a child in the early 1940s, we had electric vehicles for milk delivery. If we do not start utilizing electric- and hydrogen-powered vehicles very soon the cost in lives in the near future will be astro- nomical. Leslie Davies Ajax Say ‘No’ to Pickering airport To the editor: I think building the Pickering Interna- tional Airport would be an absolute disas- ter from every perspective. Creating short-term jobs at the expense of residential property values and long- term health is outrageous. What’s the use of a local job if you end up living in a polluted, noisy community. Have you hung out near an airport for any extended period of time? I think everyone in the area can continue to express strong opinions and together we can try our best to stop this calamity! Jessica Robertson Pickering 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 ADVERTISER ◆ February 18, 2009P Online Poll Vote @ newsdurhamregion.com Current schools can accommodate growth W hile it’s heartening to see more students looking to higher education in the Greater Toronto Area, the Province gets a failing grade if it thinks a new general arts university in the GTA is the answer. Smart thinking was at work in creat- ing the University of Ontario Institute of Technology in 2001. That school, right here in Durham Region, opened in 2003 to widespread acclaim and has been a smashing academic success with its state-of-the-art programs and its focus on creating graduates who are job-ready for the 20th century. The not-so-ready-for-prime-time grads you would create in an all arts and sciences undergrad university would not fulfill finance minister Jim Flaherty’s pledge to push for jobs of the future candidates. It’s hardly what is needed right now, especially in a recession the likes of which we have not seen since the Great Depression of the 1930s. The prediction that we will see an increase of 25,000 extra students in the next 15 years at GTA universities is a positive sign that there is a hunger for learning but it has to be managed properly. Those students, with proper guidance from counsellors, teachers, parents, peers and mentors should be angled toward careers that will lead to employment. We have to look forward, not back- ward. We have to encourage today’s high schoolers to think about careers with a future not ones with little pros- pect of future employment. There is certainly room for growth at UOIT. It is still developing and will only reach its maximum size in a few years. There is also room for plenty of growth at Trent University at Durham College and UOIT. And other colleges throughout the GTA have partnerships with universities that can expand pro- vided the Province and the feds come to the table with the proper amount of infrastructure funding to make it hap- pen. It is critical that the necessary long- term planning go into making sure this opportunity to take in GTA students doesn’t fail. We owe it to our future to make sure we get this right. This Week Do you think the early visit by U.S. President Obama to Canada signals a new, special relationship between the two countries? Yes No Last Week What do you think of the new Camaro? Wow, I’m impressed 46% It’s OK 16% It’s nothing special 38% Votes: 357 College president likes to rock Don Lovisa enjoys jamming with his band By Crystal Crimi ccrimi@durhamregion.com DURHAM — During the day, Durham College’s new president is busy in meetings and making his way down the long to-do list associated with the position. But sometimes, after work, the tie comes off and Don Lovisa transforms into a guitarist for the band formerly known as VP/DC. “I’m a musician,” Mr. Lovisa said, sitting on the couch in his office. “I play guitar, bass -- I’m learning the mandolin.” He’s always had a band and, since moving to Oshawa and Durham College, he and some co-workers developed VP/DC -- named in light of them all being vice-presidents at the time. The band has had some mem- ber changes and is now without a name, but practises monthly in his basement. Last year, it per- formed three campus gigs. “When you start playing your music, everything else just disap- pears,” Mr. Lovisa said. Someone once said being a president is like being conduc- tor of an orchestra, he said, while talking about what he hopes to achieve in his new role. As president, Mr. Lovisa said he needs to ensure the school is investing money in areas to help it grow, keeps its budgets in line, and is fiscally responsible -- but there are many people involved in that. “And, you know, we have some challenges, some financial chal- lenges,” Mr. Lovisa said. The ministry of training, colleg- es and universities retained Dr. Ralph Benson to help Durham College address its financial and governance challenges follow- ing deficits of more than $21 mil- lion over the past two years, with another deficit forecasted for this academic year. The new president is no strang- er to money problems. Going bankrupt is what led him into a college-sector career. A Fort Frances native, who grew up in the same town as his wife of 30 years, Mr. Lovisa began his career in retail. He left his northern Ontario community for a management position in Win- nipeg, but moved back five years later when the first of their two children was born and opened a menswear store. With 19 per cent interest rates on business loans, he went bankrupt. “We lost everything -- our home, our car, my (motor) bike, my real estate, so we started over again,” Mr. Lovisa said. He got a job working for a pub- lisher and through it met some- one offering small business courses. He had already learned most of the lessons from closing his own business so he asked the local college, Confederation, for a job. “I had a great career at Confed- eration,” Mr. Lovisa said. He spent 20 years in seven or eight posi- tions and continuously upgrad- ed his education and career. Before that, his post-secondary education included a business marketing certificate. After his daughter and son left home, it was time for a new career plan. He and his wife wanted community living instead of hav- ing to drive four hours to get to a different town. “When I was looking around and at colleges I’d like to work for, I selected three and Durham was one of them,” Mr. Lovisa said. He liked its solid graduation rates, university partnership and its reputation for innovation. When the vice-president of academic spot came up at Dur- ham, he thought, “Perfect.” The school hasn’t disappointed him. “I want to continue to see Dur- ham grow,” Mr. Lovisa said, and added he wants the school to maintain its family feeling. In the future, the school needs to continue adapting to the com- munity’s needs and ensure it provides education for new sec- tors and helps people retrain. He said Durham Region is still enjoying growth with more homes, hotels, restaurants and renewable energies being devel- oped. The college needs to ensure that when the potential for thou- sands of jobs arises in a few years, their graduates can walk into them. For a video of this story go to newsdurhamregion.com newsdurhamregion.com AJ Groen/ News Advertiser photo Don Lovisa, president of Durham College, is a guitarist in the band called VP/DC. Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo Don Lovisa works in his Durham College office. More to take at Oshawa university Board of governors approves new program recommendations DURHAM -- The local university is looking to add more master and doctorate programs to its menu. The University of Ontario Institute of Technology’s (UOIT) board of governors recently approved establishing three doctorate, three master and some graduate diplomas in nuclear technology. The proposed PhD in applied bioscience will be the second PhD program offered at UOIT, states a board report. It’s intended to build on the school’s undergraduate and masters’ programs offered by the faculty of science. A PhD in electrical and computer engineering will cap off the school’s offerings in electrical and computer engi- neering, the report states. The program is made up of four fields: communications and signal processing, software, control and power and energy systems. The PhD in nuclear engi- neering includes fields in nuclear power and energy applications and radiologi- cal and health physics, with a range of integrated specialties, such as energy, health care, education and public safety. Graduate diplomas in nuclear technology were approved in the areas of fuel, materials, and chemistry; reac- tor systems; operation and maintenance; safety, licensing and regulatory affairs; health physics; and, radiological applications. They are the first graduate diplomas to be offered at UOIT and will be stand-alone, direct- entry programs to support those working in the nuclear industry, the report said. A master of arts in com- munication will be the second in Canada -- the first in the Greater Toronto Area, accord- ing to the report. It’s designed to be offered in two formats: a full-time pro- gram provided on campus over 12 months for recent gradu- ates pursuing a career in com- munications, and a part-time online program over two years, intended for those already in the field. The last set of programs presented featured a master of education, master of arts in education and a graduate diploma in educational tech- nology and information. 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A late payment fee of 1.25% is added to any unpaid taxes on the fi rst day of default and on the fi rst day of each month, as long as the taxes remain unpaid. The penalty and interest rates are set by City by-laws, pursuant to the Ontario Municipal Act. The City does not have the authority to waive penalty and interest charges. Improving the Frenchman’s Bay harbour entrance was identifi ed as a priority project in the City of Pickering’s 5 Year Implementation Plan for the Pickering Waterfront and Frenchman’s Bay. In 2007, the Province of Ontario provided the City with a grant to complete an Environmental Assessment, Work Plan and Financing Strategy to improve the harbour entrance. On May 20, 2008, City of Pickering Council authorized Toronto and Region Conservation to assume a leadership role in the partnership with the City of Pickering to undertake this work. The project will result in the creation of a safe harbour entrance that supports the marine functions of the bay, while preserving or enhancing the ecological conditions. The project will also consider opportunities to achieve a wide range of objectives including improved public use and recreation, environmental sustainability, enhanced tourism and commercial linkages. The project is proceeding as a Schedule C undertaking in accordance with the requirements of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment, October 2000, as amended in 2007. This notice is to advise that a Public Information Centre will be held on Tuesday, February 24, 2009 at the City of Pickering Civic Complex located at One The Esplanade in Pickering. The meeting will be held in Council Chambers from 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm, with a brief presentation held at 7:00 pm followed by discussion of key questions at 7:30 pm. This notice issued February 11, 2009. For further information on this project, please contact: Connie Pinto, BES Marilee Gadzovski, P.Eng. Project Manager Stormwater & Environmental Engineer Toronto and Region Conservation City of Pickering 5 Shoreham Drive One The Esplanade Downsview, ON M3N 1S4 Pickering, ON L1V 6K7 tel: 416.661.6600, ext. 5387 tel: 905.420.4660 ext. 2067 fax: 416.667.6278 fax: 905.420.4650 cpinto@trca.on.ca mgadzovski@cityofpickering.com CITY OF PICKERING FRENCHMAN’S BAY HARBOUR ENTRANCE CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE #1 2009 INTERIM TAX NOTICE First Instalment of the 2009 INTERIM PROPERTY TAX BILL is due for payment February 27, 2009 Fairport Road Traffi c Calming Plan Public Open House & Community Consultation In response to community concerns regarding vehicular speeding and aggressive driving on Fairport Road, the City is initiating a community consultation process to develop a Traffi c Calming Plan for Fairport Road from Kingston Road to Finch Avenue. A Public Open House will be held at the Agape Temple, 1999 Fairport Road on Tuesday, March 3, 2009. The Agape Temple is located on the south east corner of Finch Avenue and Fairport Road. A drop-in information meeting will take place from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm with a presentation at 7:00 pm. Members of the public are invited to attend and participate. For further information and/or to submit written comments, please contact: Mike Pelzowski, CET, Coordinator Traffi c Operations City of Pickering, One The Esplanade Pickering, ON L1V 6K7 905.420.4660 ext. 2054 mpelzowski@cityofpickering.com Celebrate Heritage Day Event Live Cultural Performances will include: County Town Singers Tamil Cultural & Academic Society of Durham Toronto Royal Scottish Country Dance Society Zahra’s School of Bellydance Joy Lapps Steel Drum McGrath Highland Dancers Devi Mandir Backwoods Players Marisa Mathura Joy Allen Highland Dancers Sweet Harmony Displays will include: Pickering Advisory Committee on Race Relations & Equity [YOU]nity Pickering Public Library Visit our website at cityofpickering.com for more information on the Pickering Advisory Committee on Race Relations & Equity or to view photos of the 2008 Heritage Day Celebration. Saturday, February 21, 2009 starting at 11:15 am at Pickering Town Centre (food court) The City of Pickering’s 2009 Annual Accessibility Plan is now available Fire Safety information available online at cityofpickering.com, by email: fi re@cityofpickering.com or by phone: 905.839.9968 Heating Equipment: Time for a Checkup! Your furnace, fi replace or woodstove need yearly checkups to ensure they operate safely and effi ciently. Heating appliances should be cleaned and inspected annually to prevent fi res and deadly carbon monoxide gas in your home. Contact a qualifi ed service technician to clean and inspect your furnace, fi replace or woodstove. A message from the Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council and the Pickering Fire Services. A message from Pickering Fire Services Members of the public can pick up a hard copy of the plan at the Customer Care Centre at the Pickering Civic Complex or at the Pickering Public Library. The 2009 Annual Accessibility Plan can also be found on our website at cityofpickering.com. THE NEWS ADVERTISER, February 18, 2009 PAGE 9 Pdurhamregion.com By Reka Szekely rszekely@durhamregion.com DURHAM — A Durham coali- tion focused on healthy living is holding four sessions for residents to discuss food issues in the com- munity. Durham Lives! is a coalition of community agencies working to promote physical activity, healthy eating and a smoke-free commu- nity. The organization is hold- ing sessions in Orono, Pickering, Whitby and Oshawa this month so residents can provide input on the Durham Region Food Charter, launched in March 2008. Food charters are supposed to reflect the values and beliefs about food in a community and are intended to guide policies in government, schools and homes, said Brian Dallaway, co-ordinator for Durham Lives!. Developed with groups like Feed the Need and the Commu- nity Gardens Network, the charter looks at the entire food system, from local agriculture to the cost and affordability of nutritious food to its cultural role and its impact on the environment. For example, the charter could be applied in schools. “What food do we want in the vending machines, what food do we want in our cafeterias. The answers to these questions get shaped by people talking and re- flecting on their values and beliefs about food,” said Mr. Dallaway. Another big component is ac- cess to nutritious food. About nine per cent of Durham households, about 17,000, experience food insecurity. “People are having to make choices between nutri- tious food and other necessities like housing and heating,” said Mr. Dallaway. With the sessions, he’s hoping to get an even broader understanding of the commu- nity. Refreshments will be pro- vided and each session will fea- ture a showcase of local food from across Durham Region. 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Promoting the process are, from left, Mary Drummond, June Kinniburg and Brian Dallaway. Durham group looking for food for thought Chart food course Help chart a food course - Feb. 17 at 7 p.m. at the Orono Arena, 2 Princess St., Orono - Feb. 18 at 7 p.m. at Cullen Central Park, 300 Taunton Rd. W., Whitby - Feb. 19 at 7 p.m. at the Petti- coat Creek Library, 470 Kings- ton Rd., Pickering - Feb. 25 at 6 p.m. at the Oshawa Community Health Centre, 115 Grassmere St., Oshawa Plans for new residential area closing in By Kristen Calis kcalis@durhamregion.com PICKERING — New plans for the Duffin Heights subdivision are in. Council approved the future neighbour- hood’s environmental servicing plan in Oc- tober, but requested a meeting to further discuss design elements. So, City staff and consultants from The Planning Partnership presented improved plans at a special meeting last Monday. Duffin Heights will go along Brock Road bounded by the St. Lawrence and Hudson rail line to the north, the Hydro Corridor to the south, the Ajax-Pickering Townline to the east and the Ganatsekiagon Creek to the west. The number of homes to be built is still to be determined. Three major intersections will meet on Brock Road and at least 50 per cent of front- age along the street will be built up at first; infill will come later. Multiple pedestrian paths will run through- out, plus a multi-use trail along Brock Road. The three major east and west streets will be built up and a large median with lighting and trees will go on Brock Road. Buildings with a minimum of three to four storeys at the main intersections and two in between will face Brock Road. Consultant Rick Merrill said Brock Road is not seen to be “pedestrian-friendly” since it will be expanded to six lanes, allowing high speeds. Ward 2 City Councillor Doug Dickerson disagreed about the speed limit (which Durham Region determines) since it’ll be a residential neighbourhood. Buildings should be higher than proposed and Brock Road must be pedestrian-friend- ly, he said. Planning and development di- rector Neil Carroll emphasized in an inter- view Brock Road will indeed be pedestrian- friendly, but perhaps not to the same degree as the side streets. “Will there still be front doors and win- dows and entrances (on Brock Road)? Defi- nitely,” he said, adding the City also plans to add residences, nice lighting and patios to the mix. Consultant John Tassipoulos said small- er building heights at the beginning have worked historically since “it allows for higher densities over time as the market matures.” Lloyd Cherniak, executive vice president of developers Lebovic Enterprises, said he’s disappointed Pickering is not contributing to up-front costs for infrastructure since it also owns land in Duffin Heights. Mr. Carroll said in an interview the Duffin Heights Landowner Group agreed to pay the up-front costs to get the ball rolling. Smaller landowners and the City will pay their share when development commences. Mattamy Homes was the first builder to submit its sustainable neighbourhood de- velopment guidelines proposal, achieving a level 1.5 out of a possible three. The score is based on a points-based sys- tem regarding items such as environmental protection, pedestrian orientation and con- nections. An open house and a public information meeting are planned for the coming months. Look for dates on the community page in the Pickering News Advertiser. DURHAM CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD PRE-QUALIFICATION OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS The Board intends to invite Mechanical and Electrical Contractors from a pre-qualifi ed list for all construction, maintenance, repair and portable classroom installation projects up to $500,000.00 to be tendered in 2009 and 2010. All Mechanical and Electrical Contractors interested in bidding on these projects must participate in the pre-qualifi cation process. Pre-qualifi cation proposals shall be based upon CCDC Document No.11 as well as supplementary documentation to demonstrate managerial, safety and fi nancial-bonding capabilities. Mechanical and Electrical Contractors interested in being pre-qualifi ed to bid the work MUST submit the following: • Completed CCDC Document No. 11 including listing of similar completed projects, brief system descriptions, references, etc. • Management staff resumes. • Letter authorizing DCDSB to obtain fi nancial information from institutions on the application. • Detailed description of the Contractor’s Health and Safety policies. • Submission of most recent form of CAD 7 Calculations or the Merit Adjusted Premium Program Rate Statement (MAPP) issued by the WSIB. Tenders for all projects in 2009 and 2010 will be invited from the list of pre-qualifi ed Mechanical and Electrical Contractors only. The pre-qualifi cation process will include an assessment of previous performance in a number of areas, including but not limited to: similar work, scheduling, management, workmanship, fi nal completion, system fi ne tuning, correction of defi ciencies and Health & Safety. Pre-qualifi cation information shall be submitted to the Architect not later than 12:00 noon: THURSDAY, 12 MARCH 2009 Envelopes labeled Mechanical or Electrical Contractor Pre-qualifi cation Submission for the Durham Catholic District School Board and delivered to: Paul Weppler, Saccoccio Weppler Architects Inc., 215 Morrish Road, Suite 109, Toronto, Ontario, M1C 1E9 (416)282-1197 Submissions received after the closing deadline will not be accepted. The Board reserves the right to select and approve only those Contractors that the Board deems suitable. JIM McCAFFERTY PAUL PULLA Chair of the Board Director of Education THE NEWS ADVERTISER, February 18, 2009 PAGE 11 A/Pdurhamregion.com Pickering council fights for Duffin Heights neighbourhood DURHAM CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD PRE-QUALIFICATION OF GENERAL CONTRACTORS The Board intends to invite General Contractors from a pre-qualifi ed list for all construction, maintenance and repair projects up to $2,000,000.00 to be tendered in 2009 and 2010. All General Contractors interested in bidding on these projects must participate in the pre-qualifi cation process. Pre-qualifi cation proposals shall be based upon CCDC Document No.11 as well as supplementary documentation to demonstrate managerial, safety and fi nancial-bonding capabilities. General Contractors interested in being pre-qualifi ed to bid the work MUST submit the following: • Completed CCDC Document No. 11 including listing of completed projects, references, etc. • Management staff resumes. • Letter from a nationally recognized Surety Company stating total bonding limit and confi rming availability of Bonding. • Letter authorizing DCDSB to obtain fi nancial information from institutions on the application. • Detailed description of the Contractor’s Health and Safety policies. • Submission of most recent form of CAD 7 Calculations or the Merit Adjusted Premium Program Rate Statement (MAPP) issued by the WSIB. Tenders for all projects in 2009 and 2010 will be invited from the list of pre-qualifi ed General Contractors only. The prequalifi cation process will include an assessment of previous performance in a number of areas, including but not limited to: similar work, scheduling, management, workmanship, fi nal completion, correction of defi ciencies and Health & Safety. Pre-qualifi cation information shall be submitted to the Architect not later than 12:00 noon: THURSDAY, 12 MARCH 2009 Envelopes labeled General Contractor Pre-qualifi cation Submission for the Durham Catholic District School Board and delivered to: Paul Weppler, Saccoccio Weppler Architects Inc., 215 Morrish Road, Suite 109, Toronto, Ontario, M1C 1E9 (416)282-1197 Submissions received after the closing deadline will not be accepted. The Board reserves the right to select and approve only those Contractors that the Board deems suitable. 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The author was visiting as part of a Black History Month presentation. ‘As a community, we need to not let our differences divide us’ AJAX — Black History Month is an opportunity to celebrate the contributions of African and Carib- bean Canadians, Ajax council was told. “Black History Month to me is a time for remembrance, celebration and gratefulness to see just how far we have come today as a society. We remember the sufferings, the accomplishments and the great- ness gained by human beings,” said Anisa Hajizadeh, a Grade 9 student at Pickering High School. Anisa and Ajax resident Joy Lapps spoke to council on Monday on the importance of the month. “We need Black History Month in order to help us to arrive at an understanding of ourselves as Ca- nadians in the most accurate and complete social and historical context that we can produce,” Ms. Lapps said. “African Canadian students need to be affirmed, need to be aware of the contributions made by African Canadians. They need to have role models that help build a positive sense of worth and love of self,” she said. Sharlene Melnike, a community development co-ordinator with the Town’s Recreation and Culture de- partment, spoke about the work the Town is doing to celebrate the month. There are 11,680 Ajacians of Afri- can or Caribbean descent, or about 13 per cent of the population, Ms. Melnike said. The Town is partnering with the Youth HOST program of the Wom- en’s Multicultural Resource and Counselling Centre on displays at the Ajax and McLean community centres. The latter is at the McLean centre on Feb. 18 and 19. Ajax also bought some posters commemo- rating Black History Month and they have been put up at the Town hall and the two community cen- tres. Esther Enyolu, the executive di- rector of the WMRCC, outlined the work the centre does. “As a community, we need to not let our differences divide us, rather build bridges across our differenc- es to work together for a common goal. 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In a special motion at the ex- ecutive committee meeting Mon- day, Council voted to proclaim the month as such. Ward 3 City Councillor David Pickles asked that Council approve it a week early since it was supposed to go to next week’s Council meeting. He also reminded everyone of the City’s annual Race Relations Forum on Wednesday, March 25 to commemorate the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (Saturday, March 21 world-wide). It’s from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Pickering Civic Com- plex (One The Esplanade).newsdurhamregion.comCOLUMNIST NEIL CRONEFOLLOW ALL OUR BLOGS\ BLOG ENTER LAUGHING ...then stay a while RSSRSS more updates atnewsdurhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, February 18, 2009 PAGE 13 A/Pdurhamregion.com Spring Wedding Show 2009 • Advertising Featureddi ShhS source.comwedding Sponsored by: MakeUp by LENASight & Sound"2)$!,$%3)2%3"2)$!,$%3)2%3 ).#).# Grand prize draws, spot prizes & refreshments K in g s to n R d ., H w y #2 Mandr a k e S t. 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This year’s show will offer 42 booths featuring over 20 categories from limousine services, bridal fashions, DJs, fl orists, cakes, photographers and so much more. This full-service bridal show provides brides with everything they need to plan their wedding without having to leave Durham Region. At the two fashion shows, a number of draws will take place for a variety of terrifi c prizes, provided by The Bay and Home Outfi tters. Brides at the show have a chance to win bedding, cookware, small appliances and bathware. Spot prizes will also be available for brides to win. One lucky winner will win a romantic night stay at the Ajax Hilton Garden Inn. This draw is open to anyone attending the show. Gourmet hors d’oeuvres and refreshments will be served throughout the day courtesy of the Ajax Convention Centre and Encore Catering. Guests of the show will also enjoy being serenaded by Dave McGonigal a local bagpiper and a Jazz/Classical band under the direction of Melanie Hartshorn-Walton. Bridal fashion is an integral part of any wedding and this show will feature two great fashions shows. Take your seat at 12 noon or 3pm. Brides will be able to see fi rst-hand the latest fashions for men and women from Bridal Desires and Tuxedo Royale. Sight and Sound Music Services will provide the backdrop for the show while V2 Beauty Salon and make up by Make Up by Lena will make everyone look gorgeous! Purchase your tickets online at www. durhamweddingsource.com and you will be entered into a draw for a $200 photo voucher courtesy of Pickering Photo. Tickets can also be purchased at the door for $6 each or two for $10. The Ajax/Pickering News Advertiser’s wedding show is the perfect venue for these economic times. The show allows local couples to fi nd local sources for their wedding needs. So make it a date Sunday, February 22, 2009 with your moms, your girlfriends and even your fi ancé. Come by the Ajax/Pickering News Advertiser’s 2009 Spring Wedding Show for a terrifi c day. Spring Wedding Show 2009 • Advertising Feature This full-service bridal show provides brides with everything they need to plan their wedding without having to leave Durham Region. durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 16 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, February 18, 2009 Spring Wedding Show 2009 • Advertising Feature featuring STEEPLE HILL SHOPPING CENTRE 650 Kingston Rd. & Whites Rd., Pickering 905-421-0424 PICKERING TOWN CENTRE 1355 Kingston Road, Pickering 905-839-4488 WESTNEY HEIGHTS PLAZA 15 Westney Road, Ajax 905-426-3355 HARWOOD MALL 314 Harwood Ave. S., Ajax 905-683-5222 NORTH AJAX LOCATION NOW OPEN 1971 Salem Road, Ajax 905-424-7327 SHOW SPECIAL Smashbox Photo Finish Primer for Sale $40 tax included Accommodating 50 - 200 by the Fireplace or on the Covered Terrace. 4 Seasons Country Club - Located in North Pickering 905-649-2436 • www.2golf.ca Semi to all inclusive Wedding Packages for your Reception and/or Ceremony! Now taking reservations! 500 Beck Crescent Ajax, ON L1Z 1C9 905-686-9400 www.torontoajax.stayhgi.ca Everything. Right where you need it.® Our banquet room holds up to 130 guests for a wedding function and up to 180 guests for a sit down dinner. We offer 133 guestrooms, including 15 studio suites and 9 Jacuzzi suites. Relax in our cozy lounge. Feed your soul with delicious meals from The Great North American Grill™. Unwind in our fi tness center, indoor pool, whirlpool – or one of the many golf courses in the area. Music Services Sight & Sound Full Time Wedding Specialists We are on time, play requests and have FUN! Crowd Interaction! All Nationalities! Special Effects Available! Celebrating Over 30 Years of Standing Ovations www.sightandsoundonline.ca info@sightandsoundonline.ca OFFICIAL BRIDAL AND FASHION SHOW DJ Tel: 905-686-4810 416-616-3992 1-800-411-3294 booth #17 booth #18 booth #19 booth #20 booth #21 booth #16 You’ve said the “I do’s” now it’s time to dance the night away with Sight and Sound Music. “A lot of weddings today are more social as opposed to formal,” says owner Steve Ernst. “Most people just want to have fun. From formal to frenzied – that’s what we offer.” Sight and Sound Music has been in the music business for over 30 years and their professional DJs know what it takes to keep your guests on their feet and the music pumping. But they offer much more than just the music for your wedding. Sight and Sound will take care of every detail of your after party, from your grand entrance as man and wife, to exciting games that incorporate your loved ones. If you don’t have a Master of Ceremonies for your special night, they can take care of that as well. “It’s all part of the package we offer,” says Ernst. “If you do have an MC, then we’ll work together,” Ernst recommends booking nine to 12 months before your wedding but says it’s not absolutely necessary to do so. About a month before couples tie the knot, he’ll sit down with the bride and groom to fi nd out their wants and needs for their special night. Is it a younger crowd who just wants to party, or an older guest list who like to chitchat more? Sight and Sound will ensure that they understand all of the couples’ musical likes and dislikes making sure the night goes off without a hitch. With a wide selection of more than 40,000 songs to choose from, there is sure to be something to get everyone dancing. They welcome guests to make suggestions so that everyone is happy. “If it’s danceable and recognizable, we have it,” adds Ernst. Ernst and his team of DJs pride themselves on the time they take to get to know each and every one of their couples, to make their wedding uniquely theirs. From the music, to the little things, Sight and Sound sets a standard above the rest. “We do a lot of audio visual,” adds Ernst. Sight and Sound will bring all the necessary equipment to set up a slideshow of the couple to play throughout dinner. Just bring them your pictures on a disc or a USB stick and watch as your guests “awe” over your fondest photos. He says couples choosing a DJ shouldn’t base their decision on price alone. Cheaper DJs tend to be new to the business and are usually worth what they are charging. With more than three decades in the business, and over 10 years as the offi cial music sponsor of The Wedding Show, Sight and Sound will make your wedding unforgettable. Be sure to check them out at The Wedding Show, February 22 at the Ajax Convention Centre. Visit them online at www.sightandsoundonline.ca Dance the night away Visit the show online at durhamweddingsource.com Get a head start on the Spring Wedding Show 2009 by visiting it online at durhamweddingsource.com. Here you will fi nd a list of participating vendors, dates, times and prizes. Everything you need to get the most out of Durham Region’s longest running wedding show. This local wedding website is proudly hosted by the Ajax Pickering News Advertiser and is proving to be a very popular tool for local couples. “It’s a very hands-on site,” says show organizer Laurie McCaig, “designed for today’s web-savvy couple.” You’ll also fi nd links to vendor websites and their contact information and directions. Everything will be available leading up to the Spring Wedding Show and for three months following the show to make planning your wedding that much easier. The website also features dozens of bonuses and is a terrifi c resource for future planning. Any question you need answers for can be found here. Guests who buy their tickets to the Spring Wedding Show 2009 can enter to win a complimentary engagement photo, compliments of Pickering Photo. Visit the site to view video from last year’s show, provided by Dynamic Digital Media. THE NEWS ADVERTISER, February 18, 2009 PAGE 17 A/Pdurhamregion.com Spring Wedding Show 2009 • Advertising Feature SHOW SPECIAL 1 Bride 1 Maid of Honour 3 Bridesmaids 2 Mother’s Corsages 2 Father’s Boutonnieres 1 Groom 4 Ushers $299 free THROW-AWAY BOUQUET Flowers for all Occasions Marlene & Steve 416.605.1521 to meet any budget Quality, bridal You Always Have Time Fore Nine Affordable Golf Close to Home Golf • Weddings • Banquet Facility Carruther’s Creek Golf and Country Club 9 Hole Executive & 9 Hole Executive & Championship CoursesChampionship Courses Tournaments, Leagues Tournaments, Leagues & Year Round Indoor & Year Round Indoor SimulatorsSimulators Aff ordable Golf Aff ordable Golf Membership RatesMembership Rates BanquetsBanquets Weddings in theWeddings in the GreenhouseGreenhouse (905) 426-GOLF (4653) www.carrutherscreekgolf.ca 1792 Liverpool Road (inside Loblaws Pickering) 905.839.6505 WE BUY OLD GOLD FOR TOP DOLLAR! We make beautiful jewellery affordable! Take advantage of our Annual Clearance SALE on now! F O R M A L W E A R Ajax Showroom/Store Durham Centre, Kingston Road at Salem Road Tel 905-427-2420 Ask about our Show Specials! Be sure to visit us at the Wedding Show, at our Regional Showroom stores, at Tip Top Tailors and other locations across Canada and at our website www.freemanformal.com What will you be Wearing?~ Formal & Destination Gowns ~ ~ Bridesmaid & Mothers Dresses ~ ~ Veils & Headpieces ~ ~ Intimate Apparel ~ ~ Bridal Accessories ~ Featuring Top Designers Join us at 12 Noon & 3 pm for the Fashion Show to view our latest collection 11 Harwood Ave., S. Ajax Cornerstone Plaza (within one block south of Kingston Rd. (Hwy. #2) across from Staples) Mon, Wed, Fri: 10:30 am – 6:00 pm • Tues, Thurs: 10:30 am – 8:00 pm • Sat: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm "2)$!,$%3)2%3"2)$!,$%3)2%3 ).#).# Wedding Gowns &Formal Wear Saturdays require an appointment 905.426.6769 You’ve been planning your special day for a long time, for some brides it may even be a really long time, and you want it to be perfect, right? Let Lena take care of making your make-up dreams come true. Whether you want dark, seductive eyes or rosy toned cheeks, Make-up by Lena will master it. “It’s really a personal preference,” she says. “I like to bring out the bride’s true beauty.” Lena says the trends for 2009 are simple. Neutrals are in. “Nobody wants to look completely different than they do on an everyday basis,” says the experienced artist. If a bride wears a lot of make-up, she can do a smokier, dramatic eye. If she wears very little or no make-up at all, Lena recommends sticking to neutrals like brown and beige. False eyelashes are popular, but not everyone can wear them says Lena. She encourages her brides to try out the false lashes for a night out on the town before her big day. A trial is a very important aspect for the bride and Lena recommends setting it up two to six months before the day of your wedding. Best of all: Lena comes to you and your bridal party on your wedding day, so it’s as stress-free as it can be. “Every bride is different, so every makeover is unique to her style.” she laughs. Now that your make-up is fl awless, it’s time to kick-up your tresses with the hair stylists at V2 Salon. “The styles for 2009 are totally different then 2008,” says owner, Sylvia Barone. Brides’ hair styles are expected to resemble a fl ashback to the olden days, but with a modern twist. “Softer curls fastened off to one side, side-swept bangs and big up-dos are in,” says Barone. Although bigger hairstyles are catching brides’ eyes, it’s important that they suit your body, she warns. Along with the locks, the bling is getting bigger as well. More and more brides are choosing glistening tiaras with crystals or sparkly headpieces instead of veils. “If they are wearing veils, they’re softer and fastened at the nape of the neck rather than on top of the head,” she adds. Barone recommends brides book their trial about three to six months before the wedding, she says no sooner that that or the bride could change her mind. Barone’s experience dates back to when she was a young girl. Her late mother spent a great amount of time teaching her how to pin every hair in just the right place so that the style would last beautifully all day. V2 Salon is located in Pickering at Rougemount Centre and Highway 2. Both Make-up by Lena and V2 Salon’s stylists will make sure you leave with a smile on your face and looking your best. After all, it is your wedding day. All eyes on you: looking your best booth #22 & 23 booth #24 booth #25 booth #26 booth #27 Ajax & Pickering News Advertisers Spring 2009 Sunday, February 22 Doors open at:11:00 am Tickets at the door: $6.00 each or 2 for $10.00 source.comwedding Or purchase online at: “Every bride is different, so every makeover is unique to her style.” V2 owner, Lena Advanced Online Tickets $4.00 each EXHIBITORS WANTED March Break & Summer Camps Show Saturday Feb 28th Pickering Town Centre, Centre Court Contact Cori-Ann 905-683-5110 ext. 228 ------------------------------------------------- Durham Health Matters Expo Sunday March 1 Contact Cori-Ann 905-683-5110 ext. 228 ------------------------------------------------ Home & Garden Show March 13, 14 & 15 Contact Wendy ext. 2215 or Devon ext. 2236, 905-579-4400 ------------------------------------------------ Metro East Spring Home & Garden Show March 27, 28, 29 Pickering Markets Trade Centre Contact Audrey 905-426-4676 ext. 257 www.showsdurhamregion.com ------------------------------------------------ Fast & Furious Northumberland Motor Sports Show April 4 & 5 Contact Chantelle 905-372-0947 Email: cmcbridennews@gmail.com ------------------------------------------------ Durham Parent Baby & Kids Show Sat April 11 Ajax Convention Centre Contact Audrey 905-426-4876 ext. 257 www.showsdurhamregion.com ------------------------------------------------ Family Health & Lifestyle Show April 18 & 19 McKinney Centre - Whitby Contact Devon ext. 2236 or Cara ext. 2212, 905-579-4400 ------------------------------------------------- Spring Home & Leisure Show April 25 & 26 Baltimore Community Centre Contact Chantelle 905-372-0947 Email: cmcbridennews@gmail.com Townhouses for RentT AJAX, SALEM/401, Near- ly new 3-bdrms, 2-1/2 bathrooms, 4 appliances, ensuite jacuzzi, central air, $1350/mo +utilities. 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The wed- ding is taking place on March 14, 2009 at the Ajax Convention Cen- ter. The couple will re- side in their new home in Bowmanville. A/P PAGE 18 NEWS ADVERTISER, Thursday EDITION, February 19, 2009 newsdurhamregion.com Service Directory Painting & Decorating SELLING YOUR HOME? Inquire about our HOME FOR SALE PACKAGE AJAX 905-683-0707 Place your ad at 905-683-0707 Milestones TO ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS OR SERVICE IN THIS SECTION PLEASE CALL AJAX 905-683-0707 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, February 18, 2009 PAGE 19 A/Pdurhamregion.com Spring Wedding Show 2009 • Advertising Feature We specialaize in up do’s and extensions 376 Kingston Rd. unit 12 Rougemount Centre Pickering 905.509.3522 Offi cial Hair Salon of the Bridal Fashion Shows Because You Deserve The Best! www.makeupbylena.com E-mail: lena@makeupbylena.com Special Wedding Show Discounts! 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Beth Smith Available days, evenings & weekends ®Registered Trademark of the Bank of Nova Scotia Our Wedding Cakes are not only beautiful, they are delicious Service Includes Personal tasting of six avours of cake Consultation in selection of design, style and colour visit our booth at the Bridal Show 114 Athol St., Whitby 905-430-2885 www.sweetanddreams.ca special occasion cakes, desserts & cafespecial occasion cakes, desserts & cafe If you can dream it, we can create it Voted #1 Disc Jockey Voted #1 Exhibit & Presentation Equipment in Durham Region booth #33 booth #34 booth #35 booth #39 booth #41 booth #42 You’ve set the date, booked the hall and have already asked your best friend to be your maid of honour. Now it’s time for one of the most exciting parts of planning your wedding celebration: shopping for your bridal fashions. So where do you start when you’re ready to get down to business? Bridal Desires, Ajax’s premiere bridal boutique and a sponsor of the 2009 Ajax-News Advertiser’s Spring Wedding Show, will assist you with fi nding the perfect wedding gown. Owner, Joanna Carter, knows shopping for your wedding is a special experience. Bridal Desires offers a sophisticated and elegant atmosphere. With exceptional customer service, knowledgeable sales staff, and many special touches, Bridal Desires can ensure a memorable experience for you and your bridal party. When to begin your search Joanna suggests shopping for your gown at least seven to eight months prior to the big day. “You want to allow for adequate delivery and time for fi ttings and alterations.” While it is a good idea to research the latest bridal magazines before heading into the boutique, Joanna recommends that brides-to-be still try on a variety of different gowns to really see what styles are most complementary. Sometimes what you envision in a magazine does not suit your skin tone or body shape. It’s important to keep an open mind. Looking for the perfect gown can be overwhelming and of course exciting, so keep the shopping party to a minimum. Bring your mom or maid of honour and you will stay focused on fi nding your dream gown. It also helps if you come prepared by bringing in a pair of standard heels and hair clips so that you can try accessories and see how the whole ensemble will look. So what styles are capturing the hearts of brides this season? Empire waistlines and strapless gowns remain classics while simplicity and elegance still reign supreme. Since destination weddings are still popular, designers are embracing this trend by offering informal gowns in lighter fabrics, making them easier to pack and carry. In addition to bridal gowns, Bridal Desires offers bridesmaids’ gowns, mother- of-the-bride/groom dresses as well as adorable dresses for that special little fl ower girl. Being a bridesmaid has never been better with the gorgeous selection of dresses available. Brides can also purchase all their bridal accessories such as headpieces, veils, jewelry and intimate apparel at the shop. Jewelry for your bridesmaids is also available in 50 different colours of pearls and crystals. Did you know that the trends in home décor infl uence wedding colour themes? Trends for 2009 are more exotic and vibrant. The key, however, is to remain understated. Turquoise and yellow are very popular as is orange. Pink and blue is always in fashion while shorter hemlines are being seen on runways as well. Fashions also continue to draw on a Greek goddess theme. Looks for the groom For the men, styles and looks are always changing. This year, Tuxedo Royale has added Perry Ellis Portfolio, Jean Yves, After Six and Zelente to compliment an already extensive formalwear line. One of the latest editions is a beautiful platinum grey tuxedo. With 13 locations across southern Ontario, open seven days a week, Tuxedo Royale can easily accommodate out-of-town attendants with its “Try On” service. Every location has a full showroom, so the guys can see, touch and try on different looks and styles. See fi rsthand what the latest trends are for today’s bridal party at the Ajax/Pickering News Advertiser’s Spring 2009 Wedding Show. Bridal Desires will be showcasing wedding gowns, bridesmaids dresses and accessories, while tuxedos will be provided by Tuxedo Royale. Reserve your seat early and visit their booths at the show! Bridal Desires is located at 11 Harwood Ave. in Ajax (across from Staples). Call 905-426-6769 or visit www. bridaldesires.ca for more information. Visit www. tuxedoroyale.com for more information or stop by their location at the Pickering Town Centre. Bridal fashions make you the star of your show! Looking for the perfect gown can be overwhelming and of course exciting, so keep the shopping party to a minimum. durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 20 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, February 18, 2009 DREAM BIG with Canada’s BIGGEST & BEST GIFT REGISTRY top 5 reasons to register 1. SIMPLE. Get the brands and styles that fit your life, making it easy to start fresh or build on your existing home. 2. CONVENIENT. Your guests will love how easy it is to find a gift – you’ll love not getting duplicates! 3. LUXURY. Don’t need a thing? Dream big! Now’s your chance to build your dream kitchen, dream bedroom, dream home. 4. ENJOYABLE. This is your chance to experience the luxury you’ve always wanted, but would never buy for yourself. 5. ASPIRATIONAL. Money’s great…gifts are better and more personal. Think of your guests. A gift is what they want to give! THE NATIONAL GIFT REGISTRY PART OF THE Hbc FAMILY OF STORESwww.thebay.com www.homeoutfitters.com booth 8&9 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, February 18, 2009 PAGE 21 A/Pdurhamregion.com Spring Wedding Show 2009 • Advertising Feature Comfort Inn Pickering 533 Kingston Rd. Pickering, ON L1V 3N7 905.831.6200 choicehotels.ca/cn291 #OMFORT¤ BY CHOICE HOTELS Sleep In Comfort • Group rates available • Wedding invitation inserts • Free parking • Free local calls • Comfort Sunshine Breakfast • Clean, comfortable Guest rooms • Sizes 8-20W (incl.Petites) • In-House Alterations • Accessories • Travel and Cruise • Party Personal Service from people who love to dress you! The Mother of the Bride has wonderful choices...the guest of the wedding does too! 374 Old Kingston Road, Scarborough (Highland Creek Village)416-281-9966 Five minutes from Whites Rd. Call for directions! A sprinkle of glitter, a touch of pizzazz: the 2009 wedding season will be fi lled with all that sparkles and glistens. Luminescent crystals are expected to adorn everything from the centerpieces to the rhinestone buckles on the cake table. Shimmery satin chair covers and ceiling swags are sure to liven up any reception hall you choose. When designing centerpieces: remember big is better. Tall centerpieces, like a martini glass overfl owing with fl owers, are surely on the minds of ’09 brides. They’ll catch each of your guest’s eyes when they enter into the room. Theme weddings are expected to be popular throughout this year. A number of themes can be carried throughout the ceremony and reception hall. Napkins, aisle runners, invitations, favour gifts and anything else your creative mind can think up can be incorporated into a theme of stripes, polka dots, monograms etc. The list is endless. Some brides in the past, however, it is becoming more popular, are choosing to have a signature cocktail offered to their friends and family. Why not choose a fabulous drink to fi t your wedding theme or colours. Consider handing out these drinks to toast you and your new hubby instead of using champagne. You can set signature drinks up with most reception halls. Who doesn’t love candy? Candy bars are a sure hit with guests. Consider setting up funky jars fi lled with jellybeans or lollipops in your wedding colours. Guests will love having a sweet between the ceremony and dinner. Surprisingly, a great number of brides and grooms to be are choosing to incorporate vintage feeling elements into their modern weddings. Brides: consider wrapping the stem of your bouquet in your grandmother’s silk scarf and securing it with one of her sentimental brooches. The bigger the better when it comes to the bling ladies! Choose accessories that won’t get buried in your gowns complex design. To save some cash, instead of favours many couples are choosing to make donations to their favourite charity in their guests honour. This will surely wow your guests more than a simple box of chocolates. More and more couples are choosing to host off peak weddings on mornings or afternoons, Friday or Sundays. This can save you cash as well as most reception halls offer discounts for weddings not hosted on Saturdays. So whatever it is that you choose for your special day, remember to enjoy the day. It is what you make it. 2009 brides sure to bedazzle and wow The star of the wedding dinner is, without question, the cake. With it’s beauty and fl avour, it stands out from everything around it. That’s why it must be chosen with taste and distinction. When you meet with the baker, ask to see samples of cakes. Express your preferences for fl avour and colour, as well as for shape, height and toppings. If you can’t decide on a fl avour, don’t hesitate to ask the baker to let you try a few samples. You can choose between conventional fl avours, like vanilla, chocolate, and maple, or more exotic fl avours like coconut orange, vanilla cream, and fudge. Let this taste testing session inspire you. The number of guests will determine the size of the cake. Keep in mind, however, that if the meal is hearty, the portions will probably be smaller. There are also those who will ask for a smaller piece, or even go without, for health reasons. If you don’t want to be stuck with a large amount of leftover cake, be realistic in your estimate. Naturally, you must think of costs, including fees for delivery and cutting the cake. Consider bringing a knife and spatula, decorated for the occasion. Decide when the cake will be served: immediately after the meal or during the evening. If it’s served after the meal, you can serve it at the tables while guests are still seated. During the evening, it’s more common to leave slices on one table and let guests come for a piece. 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Better Grades are More Important in Tough Times durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 26 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, February 18, 2009 ENTERTAINMENT ✦ E-mail information to Al Rivett, arivett@durhamregion.com ✦ Get local 24/7 newsdurhamregion.com Storms inside and out Ajax’s StoneCircle theatre’s new play is definitely guy friendly By Mike Ruta mruta@durhamregion.com AJAX — A snowstorm mirrors the turmoil of the characters in Norm Foster’s ‘The Motor Trade’. The StoneCircle Theatre group presents the play starting Feb. 19 at the Village Theatre in Ajax. The action takes place in a car dealership where car salesman/co- owner Phil Moss has his hands full. Revenue Canada is on his trail, his partner, Dan Torelli, is talking of a career change and his wife has left him. Oshawa actor Ray Porrill has about 50 plays under his belt at vari- ous venues in Durham and the sur- rounding area. He made the pitch to have StoneCircle put on ‘The Motor Trade’. “I love this play,” he says. “I’ve been wanting to do this play for about 10 years now. I read it a long time ago when I was directing at Oshawa Little Theatre.” He approached Ken Bond, StoneCircle co-founder and artis- tic director, about doing the work and Bond thought Porrill wanted to play Moss. But, Porrill had already identified Bond as ideal for the role of the more aggressive of the two male characters, choosing the Torelli character for himself. “I think he’s sort of going through a mid-life crisis right now,” he says of Torelli. Torelli strongly hints to his partner he wants to make a career change. Porrill says his character is looking at his life and thinking it isn’t turn- ing out as he had envisioned. When he reads the obituary of a common friend of his and Moss’s, “he just felt that there wasn’t anything in it,” Por- rill says, noting Torelli immediately thinks of himself, wondering what, if anything, he’ll be remembered for. While “it doesn’t blatantly come out in the play,” he says his charac- ter imagines what his own obituary would look like. The two male characters have known and worked alongside one another for more than two decades. But, when the snowstorm hits and the dealership is empty of custom- ers, Porrill says they have nothing to do but talk, and it isn’t a banal weather-type conversation. “They’re finding out things that neither wanted to come out,” says Porrill, describing the subject mat- ter as “relationship-breaking kind of stuff.” Director and Ajax resident Shari Thorne, who’s well-acquainted with Foster’s work, notes his plays tend to follow a similar pattern: the first act is “very humorous,” a time to set up the characters and their relationships, while the second is more poignant. The two main characters are op- posites in terms of their personali- ties. Moss is the fast-talking, wise- cracking type; Torelli much quieter, more conservative. The contrast in the characters makes for magic on the stage. “They play off one another very well,” Thorne says. She says it’s “definitely a guy’s play,” with the focus on the relation- ship between Torelli and Moss. There are, however, two female characters, Moss’s wife and a woman from Revenue Canada. ‘I love this play. I’ve been wanting to do this play for about 10 years now. I read it a long time ago when I was directing at Oshawa Little Theatre.’ -- ACTOR RAY PORRILL, ON STONECIRCLE’S ‘THE MOTOR TRADE’ The Motor Trade Runs at StoneCircle Theatre, Sherwood Road West and Linton Avenue, Pickering Village, Ajax, on Feb. 19 to 21, 26 to 28 and March 5 to 7. There’s a matinee on Feb. 22 at 2 p.m. For more information, in- cluding special deals, and to order tickets, visit www.stonecirclethe- atre.com or call 647-895-2015. Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Ken Bond and Ray Porrill run through a scene from ‘The Motor Trade’ at Ajax’s StoneCircle Theatre. The curtain rises on Thursday, Feb. 19. Art and more at Cultural Expressions Ajax art gallery celebrates Black History Month with free event Saturday AJAX — Visual and perfor- mance art are the focus of a Black History Month celebration in Ajax. The Cultural Expressions Art Gallery hosts the free event on Feb. 21 from 4 to 7 p.m. “I am so excited about it be- cause it’s turning out to be the largest event I have had here,” says gallery owner Esther Forde. Dr. Eric Pierre, Consulate Gen- eral of Haiti, is opening the show, and the consulate general of Ja- maica is also attending. Alvin Curling, former speaker of the Ontario legislature, will be there, too. Artists attending and/or exhib- iting work include Dorsey James, Alpheus Jones, from Pickering, David Kibuuka and Macaulay Eteli. The gospel musical group ACTS, which performed at the gallery last year, is back. Retired local teacher Cathy Ransome is singing the Negro Na- tional Anthem, ‘Lift Every Voice and Sing’. The spoken word will be repre- sented, as Pickering resident and author Steve Burgess will recite poetry, and Congolese-Canadian author Annie Zawadi will read from her book, ‘I Can Testify’. All are welcome. The gallery is at 62 Old Kings- ton Rd. News Advertiser file photo Pickering sculptor Dorsey James will be part of the Black History Month art exhibition at the Cultural Expressions Art Gallery in Ajax on Saturday. Other artists and dignitar- ies, including Dr. Eric Pierre, Consul- ate General of Haiti, are expected to attend. THE NEWS ADVERTISER, February 18, 2009 PAGE 27 Pdurhamregion.com SPORTS ✦ E-mail game scores to Al Rivett, arivett@durhamregion.com ANNANDALEANNANDALE Call 905-683-3210 TRY A CURLING PARTY only $10.00 per person Great winter fundraiser or get together Sports briefs FEBRUARY 18, 2009 Pumas produce medals at meet PICKERING — The Pine Ridge Secondary School Pumas track and field team made their presence felt at the first Birchmount Park Indoor Invitational Track Meet at York Uni- versity this past Thursday. Competing against some of the top high school athletes in the GTA, the Puma athletes produced many outstanding performances. Ayesha Rumble led the charge for Pine Ridge by winning three indi- vidual events. She placed first in the senior girls’ 300 metres in a time of 41.23 seconds, the open girls’ long jump with a leap of 5.09 metres and the senior girls’ 600 metres with an outstanding time of 1:35.72. Kyle Gill placed second in two individual events. He was second in the senior boys’ 60-metre dash with a time of 7.04 seconds and second in the 300 metres with a time of 35.20. Shona Dunkley also placed second in the senior girls’ 60-metre dash in a time of 8.09 seconds. In the relay events, the Pumas’ 4-x-200-metre sprint relay team of Marlon McCleary, Kyle Gill, Justin Gordon and Chris Gordon placed sixth in a time of 1:38.49. Other results for PRSS athletes: Senior Boys • Chris Gordon: sixth, long jump - 5.84m; ninth, 60-metre dash - 7.45 seconds; • Justin Gordon: eighth, long jump - 5.71 metres; 18th, 60-metre dash - 7.55 seconds; • Marlon McCleary: 25th, 300 me- tres - 40.75. Pickering gymnasts soar at qualifier PICKERING — Two Pickering gymnasts finished in the medals at the second provincials qualifier at the Nepean Corona School of Gymnastics in Ottawa recently. Tazio Bigioni and Jeremy Bar- tholomeusz, of Pickering, earned overall silver and bronze medals in their respective divisions while repre- senting the Markham Gymnastics Club under coach Dragi Stoijovski. Bigioni placed second in Level 1. Individually, he placed fifth on floor, first on pommel horse, tied for first on rings, third on vault, tied for fourth on parallel bars, and seventh on high bar. Meanwhile, Bartholomeusz placed third overall in Level 4. Individu- ally, he placed first on floor, third on pommel horse, fifth on rings, fourth on vault, third on parallel bars, and first on high bar. Bartholomeusz will represent On- tario at the upcoming Jurassic Classic Gymnastics Meet in Calgary, starting on March 12. The third and last provincial quali- fier is in Burlington from March 6 to 8. AJ Groen/ News Advertiser photo Slicing through the defence AJAX — Ajax captain Courtney Puddister splits a pair of Carlsbad defenders during preliminary action in the Open ‘A’ Division at the Ajax Community Centre on Friday. The game was part of the annual Ajax Silver Ring Ringette Tournament, which brought teams from across Ontario, Quebec, western Canada and as far away as Finland to town this past weekend. Ajax defeated Carlsbad 5-2. Pickering defeated Nepean 4-3 in the open ‘A’ division championship game on Sunday. By Al Rivett arivett@durhamregion.com PICKERING — The underdog Pickering Panthers showed some pluck and determination to stay alive in their playoff series with the heav- ily-favoured Kingston Voyageurs. But, the eighth-seeded Panthers will need that determination in abundance to stave off elimination and extend their Ontario Junior Hockey League Ruddock Division best-of-five quarter-final playoff series against the top-seeded Voya- geurs. The teams were in Pickering on Tuesday night for Game 4, with the result unavailable at press time. If the Pickering juniors managed to hold off the Voyageurs on Tues- day, they’ll head back to Kingston for tonight’s (Wednesday) winner-take- all Game 5 at 7:30 p.m. After being crushed in the opening two games of the series in Kingston, opening with a 7-1 loss last Thurs- day and followed by a 6-0 shutout in Game 2 last Saturday, the Pan- thers found their collective backs against the wall in Sunday’s Game 3 at the Pickering Rec- reation Com- plex. After trailing 3-1 through two periods, the Panthers stormed back with four un- answered goals in the third stanza en route to a gritty 5-3 victory. Keying the win was veteran for- ward Greg Riggs, who not only scored twice in the critical contest, but also added a pair of assists, including one on Tyler von Engelbrechten’s game winner with 2:55 to play in the third. Panthers’ head coach Bill Brady gave Riggs full marks for rallying the troupes in the critical period with Pickering’s season hanging in the balance. “Greg was really good,” said Brady. “They’ve had their top defenceman playing against him all series. Greg has been battling and it finally paid off. As Greg goes, so goes our hockey team.” Brady noted the lop-sided scores were not indicative of the Pan- thers’ level of play in the first two games. The fact was, one bad period in each of those contest was more than enough opportunity for the Voyageurs to exploit the Panthers’ miscues. Kingston scored five unan- swered goals in the second period of Game 1 and put the Panthers on their heels after a four-goal, first-pe- riod outburst in Game 2. “Kingston is a really good hockey team,” explained Brady. “You give them a little space and they take advantage of it.” If the Panthers are going to stay in the first-round playoff series, they’ll have to accomplish it without the help of veteran forwards Eamonn Courtney and Kyle Ramsay, both of whom are injured and may not see action again in the post-season. Pickering Panthers gut out gritty playoff victory Greg Riggs Panthers’ Postscript Jeff Broekema and Bran- don Parks also scored for the Panthers in Sunday night’s win over Kingston... Parks, Aaron Engelage, and Connor Ste. Marie all had two-point nights for the Panthers on Sunday... Coach Bill Brady admits he didn’t have much to say in the second-period intermission with his Panthers trailing 3-1. 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Senior's, Retiree's & GM Discounts 905-728-4993 AJAX, BEAUTIFUL 3 bed- room, reno, main fl oor, bungalow, walk to shop- ping, schools, transit, large backyard, quiet, no smok- ing, pets, parking, laundry, utilttite incl. $1195. (416)805-9632 AJAX, Rossland/Salem. New 1-bdrm bsmt. apt. Separate entrance, a/c. Avail. March or April 1st. $650/mo inclusive. No smoking/pets. Call (905)683-8268 or (416)899-0394 leave msg. AJAX, SPACIOUS 3 bed- room main fl oor, recently updated, gleaming hard- wood fl oors, 2 parking. $1100+. Available imme- diately. Also 2 bedroom basement, separate en- trance, $800/month. (647)231-5852 AJAX, Westney/Sullivan. New 1-bedroom plus living room, basement apart- ment. Separate entrance & laundry. Parking. Available immediately. No pets/smoking. $750/mo +utilities. Call Mujeeb at 416-666-2649. AJAX- OXFORD Towers. Spacious apartments, quiet bldg, near shopping, GO. Pool. 3-bedroom $1139/mo. Plus parking. Available Immediately, Feb. & March 1st. 905- 683-8571. BOWMANVILLE, 2 bed- room basement apartment. Separate entrance, $900/month includes fridge, stove, heat, hydro, water, parking. Shared laundry. No pets. First/last. References. Available April 1st. (905)623-9930 EXECUTIVE apartment, Ajax's Deer Creek golf course, fully furnished, own entrance, marble bath, very quiet. Suits corporations, visiting ex- ecutives. References, $1,499+utilities. www.elec- tricityforum.com/rental.htm 905-426-9119 or rwh@rog- ers.com 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. 905-431- 8930 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 Apartments & Flats for RentA N. E. OSHAWA. 2nd fl oor bachelor apartment. Available Mar. lst. and Mar. 15th. Clean quiet, hardwood/ceramic fl oors, no pets, Prefer single working person. $590/all inclusive. Parking. (905) 571-7840. Cell (289) 355-3141 NORTH OSHAWA One and two bedroom. Apr. lst. Clean, family building. Heat, hydro and two appli- ances included. Pay cable, parking, laundry fa- cilities. (905) 723-2094 ONE BEDROOM BASE- MENT apartment in Whit- by. Separate entrance, close to bus stop, $700/month, all inclusive, with satellite and laundry. No pet/smoking. First/last. (905)721-1862. 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 APTS. Clean quiet security monitored newer bldgs. Bachelor, 1 & 2 bedroom includes utilities, parking, laundry on site, no dogs. 905- 260-9085, 905-260-9075 OSHAWA Clean, new building. 1-bedroom apt., $775/month, available March/April 1st. 2-bedroom apt. $875, available March/April 1st. Applianc- es, parking & utilities in- cluded. 905-438-9715. OSHAWA Luxury 1 bdrm apt. $675/month. Bachelor apt. $525/month. Large 1200sq.ft. 2 bdrm apt. $875/month. No pets - NON SMOKER ONLY. Call between 9-4:30. 905- 243-7055 OSHAWA NORTH, Spa- cious units. Adult & Senior lifestyle buildings. Reno- vated 1, 2 & 3 bdrm apts. Across hospital, near bus stop, wheel chair and se- curity access. Call 905- 728-4966, 1-866-601- 3083. www.apartments inontario.com OSHAWA NORTH, Spa- cious units. Renovated bachelor, 1, 2 & 3 bdrm & Penthouse apts. Wheel chair and security access. Call 905-432-6912, 905- 723-1009, 1-866-601- 3083, www.apartments inontario.com OSHAWA WEST. Im- maculate large bsmt apt. Executive home. Walk- out to private yard, 5-appli- ances, fi replace, full bath. etc. NO SMOKING/PETS. Ideal for mature quiet working woman. (905)720- 1533 OSHAWA, 945 Simcoe St. N., Bachelor $650/in- clusive, 1-bedroom $750/inclusive. 118 Bloor St. W., 2-bedroom, $800/inclusive. 45 Col- borne St. W. 1-bedroom $750/inclusive plus cable. No pets. March 1. 905- 723-1647, 905-720-9935. OSHAWA, 1-BEDROOM basement apt for rent. Liv- ingroom, kitchen, 3pc bath, Adult-lifestyle building. Available March 1st. Call (905)723-5400 OSHAWA, KING/SIMCOE 2 bedrooms, laundry facilities, 1 parking, $725/month plus Hydro, available March 1st. Call Val 905-720-0255. OSHAWA, Ritson/Wolfe, 2-bdrm including utilities plus 2 bdrm plus utilities. and 1 bachelor + utilities. Parking, fridge/stove in- cluded. First/last, available immediately. Call 647-404- 1786. PICKERING - Whites/401 - 2 Bdrm Basement Apt, Lrge Liv Rm, Kit, Laund, Pking. No Smoking, Avail immed, $900 inclusive. Call Dan 416-574-9522. Apartments & Flats for RentA PICKERING VILLAGE bright one bedroom apart- ment on main fl oor in adult lifestyle 4 plex. Newly renovated and fl ooring, suit quiet working adult. Refer- ences, immediately. $800 inc. 905-509-2375 PICKERING, large 2 bed- room, basement apt. Liver- pool/Bayly. Walk to GO, professionally fi nished, separate entrance, park- ing, no pets, available im- mediately., $875 inclusive, (905)420-9457, after 6 pm PICKERING, Liver- pool/Glennana, one bed- room basement, separate entrance, newly renovated kitchen, den, bathroom, laundry, parking, close to amenities, no smok- ing/pets. $775/month all in- clusive. lst/last. (416)618- 6442, (905)831-0001 PICKERING: BRIGHT, spacious 2-Bdrm Walkout Bsmt Appt.in Petticoat Creek area. Separate En- trance (French Doors) to Patio-.-Full Bath-Full Kitch- en. Utilities included $950/m. Available immedi- ately. Call 905-420-4452. PORT OF NEWCASTLE, Bright Clean 2-bdrm self- contained basement. Ex- ecutive neighbourhood, steps to lake/marina. $900/month inclusive. First/last, references/credit check. Separate entrance, ensuite laundry, open con- cept kitchen/family room, cable/internet. No smok- ing/no pets. 905-999-0530 SIMCOE ST., Oshawa. Beautiful 3-bedroom. 1400sqft, on second fl oor. Walk distance to lake. Fridge and stove, utilities extra. $950/month, available now. (905)725- 9991. SIMCOE/MILL OSHAWA, near 401. Nice, clean, quiet building, near shop- ping, transportation. Utilities included. 1-bed- room, $749, 3-bedroom, $999, 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 TWO GORGEOUS, newly renovated 1-bdrm apts in downtown Whitby. Sep en- trances, Excellent ac- cessibility to transit, shops, schools, minutes from 401. $750-$850+utilities. Call Antoinette (905)666-5326 WHITBY - LARGE 1 BDRM. basement. apt. Kitchen, separate en- trance, non-smoking and no pets, $700/month. Available immediately. Call 905-665-6056 or (416)571- 5066. WHITBY APARTMENT, walk-out to yard and ravine, open concept, 1 bedroom, laundry, no pets/smoking. $800/inclu- sive. First/last. March 1st. Debbie, 905-743-0551. 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 SOUTH: Spa- cious 1bedroom start- ing $750-$800/month. Laundry, fi rst/last, mins to GO. Avail. March -1st. No large dogs. Daytime view- ings only Mon-Fri, refer- ences. Days (905)666- 3338, evenings (905)832- 2722. WHITBY, NEWLY renovat- ed 2-bedroom bsmt apt., private entrance, large win- dows, quiet, desirable area, Private laundry, cable, internet, A/C. No pets/smoking. Suit single person, $950/month. March/April lst. (905)442- 5555 Apartments & Flats for RentA Whitby's Best building newly renovated suite 2-BEDROOM extra-large in clean, quiet bldg, freshly painted, beautiful Whitby neighbourhood. Ideal adult lifestyle bldg. insuite storage, onsite laundry. Incredible value! Available March/April 1st 905-668-7758 viewit.ca (vit #17633) WHITBY, 2 bedrooms from $950 - $960 all inclusive Close to all amenities. Of- fi ce hours 9-5, Monday - Friday. (905)430-1877 WHITBY- beautiful 2 bed- room main fl oor apt. New broadloom, paint, Walk to lake, trails, Go Train, Iro- quois Sports, shopping, no pets/smoking. $910/mo+ hydro. 905-442-7202. www.viewit.ca49414 Houses for Rent 3-BEDROOM MAIN fl oor bungalow, N.E.Oshawa. Spacious, clean, bright, laundry facilities, lami- nate/ceramic, quiet neigh- borhood. No smoking/pets, $1075/month, + 2/3 utilities. Available immedi- ately. Call (905)985-0940. AJAX 3-BEDROOM de- tached bungalow, large yard, on clean, quiet street, near amenities, whole house. $1070mo + utilities. (905)683-6203. AJAX Harwood/Hwy #2 three bedroom house, upper fl oors only, own laundry, appliances, hard- wood fl oors. lots of parking available now, $1250 plus portion of utilities. Condo- lyn Mgt. 905 428-9766 AVAILABLE MARCH 1ST- Ajax. Upper level, 4 bedrooms, 3-baths, main fl oor laundry, garage, $1350 plus 2/3 utilities. Prefer non-smoker, no pets. Dennis Morgan (416)587-0060, (905)831- 9500. BOWMANVILLE 3 bed- room bungalow, 1-1/2 baths, 5 appliances, A/C, large backyard, near mall, schools, transportation. No smoking/pets. First/last. Available March 15th. References re- quired. $1325 + utilities. (905)623-2624 CENTRAL BOWMAN- VILLE, small 3 bedroom house. Stove/fridge, de- tached garage, yard, non smokers. $1150/month plus utilities. First/last. Available April 1st. (905)623-5278 FARM HOUSE for rent, north Oshawa area, Call (905)655-5343 for details. OSHAWA Simcoe/Taun- ton detached three bed- room house, garage, fi re- place, appliances. available now, $1300 plus utilities Condolyn Mgt. 905 428-9766 PARK/PHILLIP MURRY, 4-bedroom semi, nice neighborhood, clean, spa- cious, hardwood, walk out to deck, $1200/month, plus utilities. First/last. Suites working persons/family. Available March/April 1st. (905)725-4143. SOUTH AJAX, 3 bedroom, main and upper fl oors, gar- age, fenced yard, quiet crescent, no smoking, $1100 plus 1/2 utilities. (905)428-6413 WHITBY 3-BDRM, 1-full bath, 2-pc ensuite & pow- der room, fi replace. Fenced yard. 1 car gar- age. Off Bassett-North. Available-now. No pets/smoking. $1275/mo plus utilities. First/last/Ref- erences. (905)430-0249. Townhouses for RentT AJAX, SALEM/401, Near- ly new 3-bdrms, 2-1/2 bathrooms, 4 appliances, ensuite jacuzzi, central air, $1350/mo +utilities. Close to all amenities/GO. Avail. March 1st. 416-884-3692. NEWS ADVERTISER, WEDNESDAY EDITION, February 18, 2009, PAGE 29 A/Pnewsdurhamregion.com POLICE & ANTIQUE AUCTION Stapleton Auctions Newtonville Friday, Feb. 20th, 5:00 p.m. Selling unclaimed merchandise and appx. 104 bicycles for Durham Regional Police: New Flat Screen TVs; Stereos; Speakers; Samsung Laser Copier; New Power Tool Kits; New De- walt Tool Kits; GPS Units; Playstation 3; Jas- mine 6; I Pods; Auto DVD; Cologne; Cloth- ing; Kitchenware; Dyson Vacuum; Honda; 621 Snowblower; 10.5 HP Yardworks 30in. Snowblower; 160 Power Wash; Stihl 400 Concrete Saw; Power Generator; Baja 70cc Dirt Bike; Mini Baja Fat Wheel Dirt Bike; Electric Razor Scooter; Gas Gsmoon Scooter; Mini Welder; etc. etc. Bikes will Sell fi rst at 5:00 p.m. Preview after 2:00 p.m. No pets please. Terms: Cash, App. Cheques, Visa, In- terac, M/C 10% buyers premium applies Auctioneers Frank & Steve Stapleton, 905.786.2244, 1.800.263.9886 www.stapletonauctions.com 'estate specialist since 1971' FINAL SATURDAY AUCTION RANDY POTTER ESTATE AUCTION Saturday Feb. 21 - Start: 4PM View: From 3PM Day of Sale Randy Potter Estate Auction 15 Cavan St. downtown Port Hope is holding our last Saturday auction. Some items to include: Norval Morrisseau acrylic on skins; comics; Gouda; toys; furniture; glass & china. Our last sale ever will be Good Friday! For info & pics go to: www.randypotterauctions.com Email: rpauctions@sympatico.ca Randy Potter Auctioneer Phone: 905-885-6336 AUCTION, Saturday Feb 21st at WARNER'S AUCTION HALL, Hwy. #2, just west of Colborne - Starting 10:00 a.m. We have been selected by a Woodville family to dispose of the entire contents of their large Woodville home which was all placed in storage due to health reasons. This complete home full is all in storage in closed in containers and will not be deliv- ered to us till Friday. We have been informed of contents which include bedroom suites, dining room suites, rec room furnishings, appliances, most less than 2 years old. Including washer, dryer, fridge, stove, TV, etc. Slate pool table, living room set, small tables, leather sofa set, dining rm less than yr old, plus smalls, the family is unsure of all the smalls which are included, but assure us that everything is quality furnishings and very well kept from this immaculate large home and must be sold. Usual Terms Gary E. Warner, Auctioneer 905-355-2106 www.warnersauction.com CORNEIL'S AUCTION BARN Book Your Upcoming Sale Now with our computerized auction service and over 55 years combined experience. Estates, Farm, Business Liquidations or anything in between big or small we would appreciated a call Don & Greg Corneil Auctioneers 1241 Salem Rd., Little Britain (705) 786-2183 www.theauctionadvertiser.com/DCorneil Next Sale March 6th at 4:30pm SAT. FEB 21ST - 10AM at MCLEAN AUCTION CENTER - 2194 Little Britain Rd., LINDSAY contents of several local estates, large sale of antiques, fl at to wall cupboard, armoire, antique buffet with mirrored top, 11pc oak dinner, benches, modern & quality furniture, Clock, hundreds of col- lectables, primitives, glass & china, Moorecroft. MCLEAN AUCTIONS 705-324-2783 or view list & photos at www.mcleanauctions.com Auction Sale HAYDON AUCTION BARN Sat Feb 21 @ 4 pm Coins/Currency & Bowmanville Estate Antiques, Appl. collectables www.donstephensonauctioneer.com for gallery & coin list. Auctioneer Don Stephenson ~ 905-263-4402 Townhouses for RentT AJAX (HARWOOD/BAY- LY), $400/inclusive, Fe- male preferred. Single basement bedroom, shared kitchen/bath, de- tached bungalow/quiet neighbourhood, close to Hospital, a/c, parking. No pets/smokers. AVAIL. Mar 1. Call Sherry Cell 647- 388-7437 or Work 647- 837-9834 AJAX, PRIME location, 3- bedroom, freehold, one 4-piece, plus two 2-piece bathrooms, 4-appliances, fi rst/last, references, lease agreement. Available March-1st or April-1st. $1,200/month, plus utilities. (905)683-0888. AN OSHAWA SOUTH newly renovated town- house, 3-bedroom $999+ utilities. Close to schools & shopping. First/last. Call 416-880-4126. OLIVE/WILSON AREA 3 bedroom available March 1st. $875 plus utilities. First/last. No pets. Call (905)432-3787. 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 PICKERING, NEWER, LUXURY townhome. 3- bdrms. 2-full baths. Open concept, balcony, private backyard, gas/heating, c/a. New broadloom and paint. Available April 1st. $1350+utilities. Call Barrie 905-839-7496. WAVERLY/ROSSLAND- 3 & 4 bedrooms, 1-1/2 bath- room townhomes, renovat- ed interior & exterior, available in friendly family- oriented complex. Immedi- ate. $1050-$1150+utilities. 2-appliances, hardwood fl ooring, backs onto ravine. Near schools, park, transit, shopping. Contact Bob at 905-240-4942. Rooms for Rent & WantedR 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. N.WHITBY, LARGE newly fi nished with a separate liv- ing/dinning area. Private bath, internet, cable, park- ing, kitchen, laundry. Non smoking female preferred. Clean/quiet home. $550/month. (905)493- 1819, (416)797-3234. OSHAWA, AVAILABLE March 1st, central location, shared kitchen, bath, laun- dry, parking. Suits quiet male. $475/$400 monthly. (905)725-3324 PICKERING - WHITES RD/401, Rooms for rent, $450/month. Also 2 rooms in basement, $500/$450. No pets/smoking. First/last & references required. 416-917-4949. SE AJAX AT LAKE, up- stairs, very large, fur- nished/unfurnished bed- room with en-suite bath, walk in closet, newer large upscale house. No pets, non-smoker. $150/per week. 289-314-0868. Shared Accommodation OSHAWA CENTRAL, clean quiet furnished room, includes laundry, parking, cable, c/a, c/vac. Mature working male preferred. NO SMOKERS, NO PETS. $550/month inclusive. (905)720-1533 or (905)767-5839 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 Rentals Outside CanadaR CLEARWATER FLORIDA manufactured homes in 55+ age park. March on, $1200/month. Also 3-bed- room home in all age park, available March 28th, $400/week (less than mo- tel). Children welcome. Both fully furnished, heat- ed pools. Ajax Owner (in Florida) 727-538-2123. Mobile Homes & ParkM AFFORDABLE LIVING, $69,900! 2 bedroom mo- bile home completely reno- vated inside. Great loca- tion between Cobourg and Port Hope. 5 appliances included. Large lot, big deck. Private sale. Call for viewing (905) 885-7278. Recreational VehiclesR ATV-2001 YAMAHA, Wolverine, 4x4, 350 High- Perf., 5spd, semi-auto., red, front/rear racks. WARN winch-2,000lb.cap. Excellent condition. Low kms. + ATV Utility trailer. HIGHLAND, Heavy duty 4x3', tilt/w removable gate. + Plow, MASTERCRAFT, 1-yr old. Package $5,600 OBO Call 705-738-4666 Nannies Live-in/out EXPERIENCED full time live-in caregiver for elderly fi l-Canadian person in Pickering area. Knows fi rst aid/CPR with secondary education. Salary-$9.25/hr. Please call Romeo (905)839-1258. Monday- Friday, 4pm-8pm. FULL TIME LIVE IN nanny required for 8 year old child. $9.25/per hour. Light cooking and house keep- ing duties. Please call (905)492-1090. FULL-TIME LIVE-IN care- giver wanted for 2 children to start Oct. 12, 2009 in private Ajax home. Must have live-in caregiver course and college degree. $9.25/hour. Private accom- modation charge $369.42/mo. Call Charles 905-428-6589 between 9am-5pm weekdays only. Leave msg. LIVE IN CAREGIVER, re- quired for 2 preschool chil- dren, light cooking in- volved. Speak Edo lan- guage is an asset. Contact by e-mail: osabenedict@ hotmail.com or call (905)428-6041. LIVE-IN CAREGIVER re- quired for a disable lady in Ajax. Must speak Tagalog language. Must have expe- rience. Please call (416)881-7183 ask for Mauro Camaganacan. LIVE-IN CAREGIVER, full time, needed for twins, 5 years old. $9.25/hour. Please call 905-837-8600 between 9am-2pm Mon- day-Friday. THERESA IS looking for live in caregiver (for child- care) for a 13month toddler boy. Full time. Salary is $9.25/hr. Room and board $350/week. Ajax. (905)565-1854. Daycare Available ECE 18-yrs experience, mother of 2 would like to care for your children 2+yrs. Fun activities, out- ings, hot meals pea- nut/pet/smoke free envi- ronment. Hwy 2/Liverpool. Irene (905)837-0315, 416- 556-9147. Articles for SaleA ADVERTISE Nationally to approximately 12 million households in North America's best suburbs! Place your classifi ed ad in over 900 suburban news- papers. Call Oshawa This Week 905-576-9335 for further information. 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. Durham's largest selection of Recon- ditioned Appliances. Show- room Sales Person- sala- ry+ comm. Service Techni- cian required. (905)728- 4043. BED, ALL new Queen or- thopedic, mattress, box spring in plastic, cost $900, selling $275. Call (416)779-0563 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 CONSTRUCTION EQUIP- MENT B.E. Larkin Equipment Ltd. Kubota Construction, New Holland Construction used equip- ment. Durham, Clarington, Northumberland Sales Rep Jim (647)284-0971 CORNER CURIO cabinet, 4-glass adjustable shelves. Cherry wood/with display light. $250. Other house hold items available. (905)492-2015. FURNACES: FACTORY Direct, 92.1% High-Effi - ciency, from $1599, 95% High Effi ciency from $1799 (Installed). Furnaces qualify for Government Re- bates. Gas Lines, BBQ, Stoves, $179/15ft Installed. 416-303-1329. HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS Best Price, Best Quality. All Shapes & Colours. Call 1-866-585-0056 www.thecoverguy.ca 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. LAPTOP FOR SALE! Brand new HP laptop, still has protective stickers on it. Full 3 year warranty. 17.1" monitor. Comes with wireless mouse, web-cam, wireless internet, anti-vi- rus, and bag. $1500.00 Call 905-626-5128. NEW LAMINATE Counter- tops. www.Prestolam.com. only$15ft made to order. Claim on the Home Reno- vation Tax Credit. Call Dis- count Quality Countertops 905-372-8969. discount- qualitycountertops@hot- mail.com PIANO TECHNICIAN available for tuning, repairs & pre-purchase consulta- tion. Used upright or grand acoustic pianos for sale. Moving, rentals available. Call 905-427-7631 or visit: www.barbhall.com POOL TABLE, profession- al series 1" slate, new in box with accessories, cost $4500, selling $1395. 416- 779-0563 Auctions 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. SCOOTERS, (2) Flyer $600 and Optimax $1200, New batteries w/charger, very good condition. Best offer accepted. (905)427- 3029 Auctions Articles for SaleA 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 Articles for SaleA 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 Firewood FIREWOOD, dry split hardwood, must sell, mov- ing. Full Bush Cord deliv- ered for $260. 905-824- 4133, cell 416-414-2739 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 Pets, Supplies, Boarding CHOCOLATE LAB PUPS. CKC registered, vet checked, tattooed, de- wormed, both parents on site, family raised. (905)344-7093. GORGEOUS GOLDEN- DOODLE babies, soft and silky non-shed, looking for their forever homes. Come for a play & fall in love. Call 705-437-2790, www.doodletreasures.com Cars for Sale '95 OLDSMOBILE Ciera Cruiser station wagon. Low km's. Mint Condition. Fully loaded, rust-free, profes- sionally maintained. Origi- nal&gleaming paint. Extra Michelin Snows. Must Be Seen. $2300obo (905)723- 9501 2006 PONTIAC G6. Take over remaining lease. 4-door, grey, runs great! Call Jim (905)718-6136. Cars for Sale '98 CAVALIER 2-dr coupe, blue. 210,000. Great stu- dent car. $1500obo. Can throw in sub-woofers. (905)706-3517, or (905)697-6405, ask for Mike. 1996 FORD PROBE GT, 152K, $2999. 1997 Fire- bird, 167K, $4999. 1998 Honda Prelude, 145K, $4999. 1999 Concord, 139K, $2999. 1996 GMC 2500 4x4, 6.5 Turbo Deisle Pick-up, $5499. Others from $1499 up. Certifi ed & e-tested, free 6 month war- ranty. (Kelly & Sons Since 1976) 905-683-7301 or 905-424-9002. www.kel- lyandsons auto.com 1997 CHEVROLET Lumi- na green w/grey interior V6 auto, pw/pdl/cruise am/fm/cd 149,000 kms. new front/rear brakes very clean, amazing condition looks awesome certifi ed e- tested $2450.00 905-435- 1091 Cars for Sale 2004 CHEVY AVEO 80,000K $5900; 2004 Sun- fi re 119K $5500; 2002 Pontiac Montana extended 121k $4900; 2005 Caravan 101k $6800. 2-year war- ranty safety/e-tested www.fi nelineauto.ca (905)922-2010 (416)841- 1487 2004 OLDS ALERO 58k $6995; 2004 Chev Cava- lier 34k $6495; 1999 Sat- urn SL1 180k $3495; 2000 Grand Prix 160k $3495 All vehicles certifi ed/e-tested, (905)925-2205. 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. ! ! ! A - ALL SCRAP CARS, old cars & trucks wanted. Cash paid. Free pickup. Call Bob anytime (905)431-0407. ! ! $ $ ADAM & RON'S SCRAP cars, trucks, vans. Pay cash, free pick up 7 days/week (anytime) 905- 424-3508 ! A ABLE TO PAY up to $10,000 on scrap cars & trucks running or not. Free Towing 24 hours, 7 days. (905)686-1899 (Picker- ing/Ajax) or (905)665-9279 (Oshawa/Whitby). $$$$$ JOHNNY JUNKER Always the best cash deal - up to $300 for your good scrap cars, trucks and vans. Speedy service. Mi- nor repairs. (905)655-4609 or (416)286-6156. A/P PAGE 30 NEWS ADVERTISER, WEDNESDAY EDITION, February 18, 2009 newsdurhamregion.com Why are all these people so happy... Receive aFREE Classifi ed Ad Thursday, February 26 For Items $250 or less Email your ad to classifi eds@ durham region.com Articles For Sale Sell items with an asking price of less than $250 (price must appear in the ad) 12 words appearing in Fax 905-683-7363 To Place Your Classifi ed Ad Call Erin Jackson - News Advertiser 905-683-5110 Ameena Abedel-Haq Alwazani February 18, 2002 – February 15, 2004 Five years have passed, seems like not so long ago. Our longing for you Ameena, goes on and on I feel you at times, especially when I am around your home. Your thought is with me, in my heart and soul Although you’ve left, You live on in all of us. 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Garth Riley TV and Radio Talk Show Host and co founder of The Face Factor, “Your Face Tells a Story, Learn How To Read It” WATCH FOR YOUR SHOW GUIDE IN THE FRIDAY FEBRUARY 20 EDITION OF NEWS ADVERTISER! Service Directory $29 PLUS GST You can get any birth notice, birthday, wedding, anniversary or engagement notice published. LIMIT OF 50 WORDS. PLEASE SEND MILESTONE SUBMISSIONS TO ejackson@durhamregion.com BY TUESDAY AT 4 PM FOR THURSDAY PUBLICATION. MILESTONES PREPAYMENT IS REQUIRED. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL ERIN JACKSON AT 905-683-5110 CONGRATULATIONS To Mike and Lisa on their recent wedding. Wishing you many happy years ahead. In Memoriam Cars WantedC $ $250+ TOP DOLLARS - Ajax Auto Wreckers pays for vehicles. We buy all scrap metal, copper, alumi- num, fridges, stoves, etc. 905-686-1771; 416-896- 7066 $100-$1000 Cash For Cars Dead or Alive Fast Free Towing 7 Days a Week (416)831-7399 1-866-256-2883 In Memoriam Cars WantedC CASH FOR CARS! We buy used vehicles. Vehi- cles must be in running condition. Call (905)427- 2415 or come to 479 Bayly St. East, Ajax at MURAD AUTO SALES MassagesM New Management 3 ladies daily No rush, no waiting! #1 Choice Special 2 for 1 Super Friendly Oriental (905)720-2958 1427 King St. E., Courtice (beside Swiss Chalet) AAA PICKERING ANGELS ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Relaxing Massage VIP Rooms & Jacuzzi 905 Dillingham Rd. (905)420-0320 pickeringangels.com No Session Fee Ultimate Special 231-0272 Ajax, 10-10 MassagesM OSHAWA The Holistic $35 you want Ritson Rd. / Bloor 905-576-3456 SPECIAL $30 PICKERING SPA V.I.P. Rooms New Bevy of Beauties Excellent Service 1050 Brock Rd. S. Unit 25 (905)831-3188 BRENNAN, Elva - Passed away peacefully on Friday February 13, 2009 at the age of 95 at the Rouge Valley-Ajax Site. Elva is survived by her loving children James H. Brennan of Vancouver, twins Gerald Brennan of London and Geraldine Davidson of Whitby. Fondly adored by her grandchildren Shirley Marie Baker (Mel), Cheryl Romanuk (Wayne), Michael Brennan (Erin) and Jodie Adams, eight great-grandchildren and seven great- great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Elva is predeceased by her husband James W. Brennan, sister Ruby Burkholder (Frank), brother Merle Raymer (Marg) and Donald Raymer (Vi). The Funeral Service was held on Tuesday February 17, 2009 at 2:00p.m. in the Chapel at the McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Old Kingston Road, Pickering Village (Ajax) 905- 428-8488. If so desired, memorial donations to a Charity of Choice would be appreciated. Interment Erskine Cemetery. A Book of Condolences may be signed at www.mceachnie-funeral.ca KNIGHT, Violet Victoria - Passed away peacefully at her home on February 13, 2009 at the age of 80. Violet leaves behind her loving daughter Kerry (John) Schumacher and son Kevin (Louise) Knight. Lovingly adored by her grandchildren Lianne, Leslie, Michael, Lauren, Brandon and Devon. One sister Ruby Conquer. The family will receive friends at the McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Old Kingston Road, Pickering Village (Ajax), 905-428-8488 from 2-4 and 7-9 on Sunday. The Funeral Service will take place in the Chapel at 11:00 am on Monday February 16, 2009. In lieu of fl owers, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. A Book of Condolence may be signed at www.mceachnie-funeral.com SAWYER, Harold "Hal" - On February 12th, 2009 Hal, loving and devoted husband of Pat. Beloved Father of Wanda Lorenz, Maggie Stahlbaum, Sheldon, Nick, Kevin, Kris, Wendy, Cyndi Ferris, and Angie Charbonneau. Cherished Papa of Harry, Max, Sam, Claire, Elizabeth, Kalvin, Spencer, Owen, Robyn, Stephanie, Katey, Jacob, David, Daniel, Joey, and Jesse. Friends will be received at the ACCETTONE FUNERAL HOME 384 Finley Ave., Ajax (905-428-9090) on Saturday February 21st, 2009 from 6-9 pm. In lieu of fl owers donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Deaths Deaths SELLING YOUR CAR OR TRUCK? Showcase it across Durham Region. Call Classifieds Ajax at 683-0707 or fax 579-4218 Please read your classified ad on the first day of publication as we cannot be respon- sible for more than one inser- tion in the event of an error. Place your ad at 905- 683-0707 WE WANT YOUR TRADE, ALL MAKES,,ALL MODELS, ALLALL YEARS! NOW AT 201 BAYLY ST. W.1-888-527-4929 << SALES HOTLINE ronb@villagechrysler.ca VILLAGE CHRYSLER CHRYSLER • DODGE • JEEP “Thinking like a customer” BAD CREDIT? NO CREDIT? CALL MIKE / ASHLEY 1-888-565-0555 NO FEAR RON IS HERE • NO CREDIT? SLOW CREDIT? BAD CREDIT? CALL RON 1-888-542-5829 (AT MONARCH AVE.) Sale prices are plus GST, PST, etching, safety, admin., e-test, lock wheels and PDE. 0% fi nancing for 12 months based on regular selling price OAC. Bank fi nancing interest applicable on 6 months no payment offer. See us for details. *We are an authorized dealer for Walkaway Insurance. 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Sunroof Stk# P523 $$25,88825,888 NOW!!! ‘08 Chrysler Town & Country ‘07 Dodge Grand Caravan $19,988 Sto’N’Go, 7 Pass., Rear A/C & Heat Stk# P531 $$12,98812,988 NOW!!! NO P A Y M E N T S NO PAYMENTS for 6 Months ‘05 Dodge Durango 4x4 $25,987 Auto, A/C, Leather, Sunroof Stk# US9630A $$1717,,988988 NOW!!! FREEFREE Rust Proofing or Undercoating ‘07 Chyrsler Pacifica Touring $21,888 Auto, A/C, 6 passenger, low low km Stk# U9831 $$17,88817,888 NOW!!! ‘08 Dodge Charger SXT $29,888 Auto, A/C, Power Group, 3.6L Stk# P524 $$1616,,998998 NOW!!! ‘08 Dodge PT Cruiser $18,888 Auto, A/C, Power Group. Stk# P427 $$12,88812,888 NOW!!! Only Auto, A/C, 7 Pass. Stk# P182 ‘04 Dodge Grand Caravan 47,000 kms. 00%% Interest OAC or or or or Years of35OverOver We think that says it all RReliabilityeliability durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 32 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, February 18, 2009