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Home My WebLink AboutNA2009_02_19_incomplete1900 Dixie Rd.(at Finch) in Pickering T:905 839 2506T: 905 839 2506 WWW.BURBSBISTRO.COM winterlicious PICKERING’S MOST CONTEMPORARY DININGPICKERING’S MOST CONTEMPORARY DINING EXPERIENCEEXPERIENCE LastweekofLast week of 3 Course3 Course Dinner $3535 3 Course3 Course Lunch $1515OR One hundred attend meeting on proposed odour facility By Kristen Calis kcalis@durhamregion.com PICKERING — Opposition to a proposed sewage odour control facility (OCF) set to go in Cherrywood has migrated outside of the neighbourhood. About 100 people gathered at Pine Ridge Secondary School Wednesday night for a meeting on the OCF, hosted by the Stop the Stink community group. The facility will accommodate the expan- sion of the York-Durham Sewage System (Big Pipe), which takes sewage from York Region into Pickering for treatment. It only services York, but is owned by both re- gions. “I think that York’s sanitary issues should be dealt with in York Region,” said Michelle Miles, who lives southwest of the site. She feels information from Durham Re- gion on the proposal was not up to snuff since envelopes came unaddressed, which people often throw away, and the informa- tion was confusing. “I think there are a lot of people that are completely in the dark on this,” she said. But those who do know have been sign- ing petitions. As of last week, 1,500 people had signed online and the number of hard copy signa- tures had reached 1,750. Residents’ main issues include the po- tential harmful environmental affects, the smell, the reduction of property values and possible health effects. The OCF would filter ninety per cent of the sewage gases, but residents are afraid of the remaining 10 per cent. Stop the Stink is unsure of the concentration of the toxins. “Any concentration is going to have an impact on our health,” said resident Barb Findlay. “It’s just how soon it’s going to happen.” Devi Gopalan and her family moved to Pickering in October, with knowledge of the Big Pipe running underground. But the family had no idea about the proposed OCF and, in fact, chose not to move into a house in Toronto because of a sewage manhole out front. “We wouldn’t have bought this house and we wouldn’t have paid what we did for it (had we have known about the OCF),” she said. Pickering-Scarborough East MPP Wayne Arthurs attended the meeting and encour- aged residents to continue to raise their concerns since “your timing is limited.” The environmental assessment has been handed to the ministry of the environment, but the public can still comment. Pickering Council has opposed the facility, but it’s ultimately in Durham’s hands. Ms. Gopalan is encouraging residents to attend the works committee meeting at Durham Region headquarters (605 Ross- land Rd. E., Whitby) on Wednesday, Feb. 25 at noon. Those wishing to speak must sign up with the clerk 48 hours in advance. A FOREST OF BOOKS TO READ IN PICKERING Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo PICKERING — Sir John A. Macdonald Public School students and staff took part in the Forest of Reading Program. The program, run by the Ontario Library Association, challenges students to read at least five books from their selected age range. Julia Rolling and Nia Pryce check out some new books on their list that they’ve yet to read.BLAISDALE M O N TESSO RIBLAISDALE MONTESSORI SCHOOL 12 months - grade 8Blaisdale.com 905-509-5005 OPEN HOUSE Thurs. 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The first occurred just before 4 p.m. outside the Mini- Mart convenience store at Pearce and Delaney Drive in Ajax, when a young man on a bike approached a 17-year-old male and asked the victim to buy tobacco for him. When the victim refused, the sus- pect, described as a black male in his late teens or early 20s, grabbed the victim’s cellphone and rode off. Although the suspect indicated he had a gun, no weapon was seen, police said. In the second incident two males got out of a silver Cadillac and con- fronted a 21-year-old man as he walked along Denmar Road in Pickering at about 8:45 Monday night, stealing his wallet. Police are looking for four black men in their late teens or early 20s. Nominations sought for Ajax volunteer awards AJAX — Volunteers are what make a community great. On Thursday, April 23, Ajax will honour volunteers but, before then, nominations are needed. There are several categories in the Volunteer Recognition Pro- gram, including the youth and adult civic awards. Categories for the Community Awards are accessibility, arts and culture, community safety, diver- sity and community engagement, environment, heritage, and recre- ation (youth and adult). There are also youth and adult Good Neighbour Award sections. The Ajax honouree for the On- tario Senior of the Year is also an- nounced. The deadline for nominees is Friday, March 13. Nomination forms can be found at www.towno- fajax.com, or at Town hall, library branches or at the Ajax or McLean community centres. Completed forms can be mailed to Town of Ajax, c/o Andrew Nor- ris, Volunteer Recognition Awards, 65 Harwood Ave. S., Ajax, Ontario, L1S 2H9. Forms can also be faxed to 905-427-3629. To be eligible, nominees must live, own a business or go to school in Ajax. For more information, call Mr. Norris at 905-619-2529, ext. 7248, or e-mail him at andrew. norris@townofajax.com. 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The school gymnasium was set up as a camp site and the kids used flashlights to read and share some great books. SOMEONE TODAY AND CHANGE A Hire Life “The opportunity through my placement specialist has turned into a job that I really value and enjoy. I’m setting an example of a strong work ethic for my kids... that’s important to me!” Works CALL AN ONTARIO WORKS EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST AT 905-432-2929 www.hiresomeonetoday.com HELPING SOMEONE WILL MAKE YOU FEEL GREAT The Dignity of WorkThe Dignity of Work The Pride of IndependenceThe Pride of Independence Partnering with Ontario Works has saved me time and money The placement specialists at Ontario Works really understand my needs. They do a great job of prescreening candidates that meet my requirements. They send me people with real potential, whom I interview and then make my selection. Their follow-up support is tremendous. Funding is available for extra supervision or training and we can provide WSIB coverage for training periods. This ensures that any claims made won’t affect a company’s WSIB experience rating or premiums. Helping someone that wants to work has been very rewarding I have found it very rewarding to offer someone a ‘hand up’. There is much dignity in hard work and self-suffi ciency and I believe in giving back to my community. It can be hard getting started and tougher still to fi nd a job without up-to-date skills, relevant job experience or references. Giving someone a chance and mentoring them in my trade has been a sound business decision. “It’s diffi cult hiring good employees these days. Writing job descriptions, costly advertisements and chasing down references can be very time consuming. But there is help out there! 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UNIVERSITY OF ONTARIO INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY 2000 Simcoe Street North, Oshawa, ON THE NEWS ADVERTISER, February 19, 2009 PAGE 3 A/Pdurhamregion.com By Melissa Mancini mmancini@durhamregion.com OSHAWA — Friday is the day Canadian Auto Workers Local 222 President Chris Buckley is waiting for. “It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out our industry is in a downward spiral,” Mr. Buckley said. “Friday will tell the tale.” That is when General Motors will present its restructuring plan to the Canadian government. On Tues- day, GM announced U.S. restruc- turing plans that included the clos- ing of five U.S. plants and 47,000 job losses world wide. There is no word yet on how many jobs will be cut in Canada. “Most of the obstacles placed in front of us are beyond our realm of control,” Mr. Buckley said. The U.S. plan did not outline what concessions the United Auto Workers made to save the company some cash because agreements have not been ratified. “We have a competitive edge here in Canada,” Mr. Buckley said. In reference to a constant stream of J.D. Power and Harbour awards won by Oshawa car and truck plants, he added, “all those tro- phies don’t guarantee employment anymore.” In addition to labour contract changes, the restructuring plan in- cludes cutting the number of GM brands in half to four (Cadillac, GMC, Chevrolet and Buick). The company intends to reduce the number of vehicle models offered. New vehicles launched will be high-mileage models. On a conference call on Wednes- day morning, GM president and chief operating officer Fritz Hen- derson said Canada will have to re- structure to improve cost-competi- tiveness and relieve legacy costs. The company expects to engage rapidly with the CAW, he said. The CAW has four vehicles guar- anteed for construction in Oshawa in the next four years as part of the contract that was negotiated last year. But that was before auto sales plummeted in Canada. When GM CEO Rick Wagoner presented the 117-page restructur- ing plan on Tuesday, he said bank- ruptcy would be a last resort. Mr. Buckley said that was en- couraging to hear. “If they were to file for bank- ruptcy, everything is off the table,” he said. Oshawa Mayor John Gray said there is obviously concern about job cuts in the city. “Of course we have to be con- cerned about whether we’ve seen our share of the job losses or whether there are going to be more to come,” he said. “We are just going to have to wait and see what the Canadian plan is.” --with files from Jillian Follert Tara Walton/ Toronto Star CAW local 222 president Chris Buckley, centre, listens as CAW president Ken Lewenza outlines the union’s commitment to “extraordinary” restructuring talks with Canadian automakers. Union waits for GM Canada plan Restructuring What the restructuring entails: • Cut 47,000 jobs worldwide and shut five more U.S. facto- ries by 2012. Of the job cuts, 26,000 will be overseas. • Further reduce the number of vehicle models. The plan envi- sions a reduction in nameplates from 48 in 2008 to 36 by 2012. • All major U.S. vehicle launches from 2009 to 2014 will be high- mileage cars and crossovers. • Eight brands would be re- duced to four core lines -- Chev- rolet, Buick, Cadillac and GMC. Pontiac will remain as a highly focused niche brand. • Review the Saab brand. The Swedish unit could file for bank- ruptcy later this month. • Talk to potential buyers for the Hummer brand. • The Saturn brand, meanwhile, will remain in operation through the end of 2011. General Motors said it’s open to the possibility of a plan from retailers or inves- tors that would allow a spin-off or sale of Saturn. RSS UPDATESRSS UPDATES newsdurhamregion.com Supporters shout message while wearing heart-shaped signs By Crystal Crimi ccrimi@durhamregion.com AJAX — Wearing heart-shaped signs, more than 200 Tamils and supporters shouted their message loud and clear during a Valentine’s Day awareness walk for Sri Lanka. The group marched along Harwood Av- enue and Hwy. 2 on Saturday during the noon hour, handing out pamphlets and displaying banners and signs, before heading back to Ajax’s town hall for speeches. “Canada!” group members yelled in uni- son, some through loud speakers. “Help us! Tamils want freedom! We want justice!” The group spent more than two weeks pre- paring for the walk, intended to raise aware- ness about events in Sri Lanka, said Tom Thiru, vice-president of Tamil Cultural Aca- demic Society of Durham. By educating their fellow Canadians, it is hoped people will lobby for Canada to get involved in peacekeeping ef- forts, Mr. Thiru said. “The bottom line is if peace occurs (in Sri Lanka), it can be so much good for the world and people of Sri Lanka,” Mr. Thiru said. “We just want to make sure it comes across so the government itself becomes involved. “Canada has to do something because Can- ada has the largest Tamil population outside Sri Lanka and India compared to other parts of the world,” Mr. Thiru added. “Why don’t we sit down and negotiate it and be done with it.” Although Mr. Thiru lives in Canada and is safe here, people in Sri Lanka are his people and he feels he has to do something. “The message is they want a good life for their family and peace all over the world,” said Anthony Simms, a former professional basketball player and master of ceremonies at the Tamil event. “We are not supporting a war,” Mr. Simms said during the walk. 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YASC’s goal is to serve as a recruitment and placement organization, connecting employers with well-trained skilled individuals. “I was working in my trade the day after graduation” ~ Colin Porter durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 4 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, February 19, 2009 Tamils bring message of peace to Ajax Crystal Crimi/ News Advertiser photo Tamils walk along Harwood Avenue carrying signs to raise awareness about events in Sri Lanka. Tamil facts -- Canada is home to more than 250,000 Tamils -- Approximately 200,000 Tamils live in the GTA -- Tamils’ history in Canada goes back to the 1940s, when about 300 immigrated here -- More Tamils left Sri Lanka after the 1983 communal riots -- The majority of Tamils have come to Canada over the last 20 years -- There are more than 2,000 Tamil- owned businesses in the GTA -- Tamil people use Tamil as their mother tongue -- Tamil is a member of the Dravidian/ South Indian languages group -- There are about 60 million Tamils Source: www.tamilcanadian.com/canada Ontario Municipal Board to make decision at later date By Kristen Calis kcalis@durhamregion.com PICKERING — A hearing on a future Rosebank South subdivi- sion with 23 homes in Pickering lasted two days at the Ontario Mu- nicipal Board (OMB) last week. A number of residents from the neighbourhood have a problem with the pumping station and the skewed alignment of the proposed new road. Bruce and Kate Cherrett, who purchased their Rosebank Road home in 1962, live on a property Rosebank Properties Inc. wants a part of in order to construct a fu- ture road. The Cherretts knew a road was planned to run through the woodlot on the back of their property one day, but on the basis that owners on both sides agreed to sell. Rosebank Inc. was unable to purchase the abutting property on Oakwood Drive, so it had to skew the road to the east, and onto the Cherrett’s lot. “We strenuously object to the proposed skewed road alignment as we believe the basis given to justify the alignment is flawed,” Ms. Cherrett said. The new homes will be closer to her backyard, she said, and they’ll overlook the garden. She and other residents in the same position fear these factors will decrease prop- erty values. Community activist Maurice Brenner, who represented Rose- bank residents through the hear- ing, said the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority’s approval of the road alignment was flawed. First, it said the woodlots in the backyard of the home that wouldn’t sell were not environmentally sen- sitive, but later changed its mind, deeming it an open space area, giving its approval. Lorelai Jones, a planner for Rosebank Properties, said the TRCA must have been satisfied with the environmental impact study, and pointed out trees will be replenished. Pickering Council asked that nothing be built until either the Rosebank Sanitary Sewage Pump- ing Station is updated or July 1, 2010. Mr. Brenner said the resi- dents are not opposed to devel- opment, but more against the timeline regarding the pumping station. He referenced a report from RV Anderson for Durham Region that found a number of problems, including: limited capacity; out- dated and inaccurate instrumen- tation and controls; and, its close proximity to homes. The pumping station has gone through the environmental assess- ment process and is currently in the design phase. Ms. Jones said the pumping sta- tion’s upgrade is set for comple- tion in 2010, meaning the timing will coincide. “Occupancy of those houses isn’t likely to happen until the fall of 2010,” she said. The OMB will make its decision at a later date. Trafalgar Castle School Success. For Life. Trafalgar Castle School’s Drama students will bring the story of Joe, Meg, Beth and Amy to life as they recreate the timeless story of Little Women for this year’s Theatre Production. The show will run for three consecutive nights; February 26, 27 & 28th at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students & seniors. 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Police describe the masked man as white, early 20s, 5-foot-10, 160 pounds, wearing a grey hooded sweatshirt, light coloured cargo pants, and a dark balaclava. We think.. e-mail responses to mjohnston@durhamregion.com NEWS A DVERTISER 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. Also a member of the Ontario Press Council, 2 Carlton St., Suite 1706, Toronto, M5B 1J3, an independent organization that addresses reader complaints about member newspapers.The publisher reserves the right to classify or refuse any advertisement. Credit for advertisement limited to space price error occupies. Editorial and Advertising content of the News Adver- tiser is copyrighted. Unauthorized reproduction is prohibited. 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 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... A/P PAGE 6 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, February 19, 2009 durhamregion.com General Motors must provide workable plan for future Stakes couldn’t be higher for car company’s survival T he waiting is the hardest part. So it goes for those who work for General Motors Canada. For the thousands of office workers who will find out by May 1 if they will no longer have jobs, and, on Friday, for those who work in factories. For it’s on Friday that General Motors of Canada will reveal its restructuring plans to the federal government, as did its parent company in the United States on Tuesday. Those Tuesday plans were just more grim news. Some 47,000 more GM workers will lose their jobs in the com- ing years with five more U.S. plants shuttered. Four long-time brands, including Pontiac and Saturn, (as well as Hummer and Saab) will be discon- tinued with Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick and GMC to remain. Of the 47,000 jobs to be cut, 26,000 jobs will be lost overseas -- mostly in Europe, where it appears GM will be selling off or clos- ing down operations in an attempt to raise badly needed capital. And, ultimately, the auto giant has made it clear that it desperately needs more loans from the U.S. government. So far it has acquired about $13.4 bil- lion in U.S. bailout cash but now says it will need up to $30 billion to avoid bankruptcy. It claims it can achieve profitability within two years and pay off its taxpayer-financed loans by 2017. But getting that remaining $17 billion from U.S. taxpayers who are getting bailout-weary could be a tough sell. Here in Canada, the numbers of course are smaller but no less daunting given the relative scale of the problem. The CAW realizes it has to come to the table and national president Ken Lewenza and local 222 president Chris Buckley have shown a willingness to be open-minded about the problems the industry faces. Survival is the situation here. Every- body is aware that the stakes simply could not be higher. No doubt, today, during their brief discussions, President Barack Obama and Prime Minister Stephen Harper will at least touch on the auto industry problem and talk about what they are doing to deal with it. We can only hope Friday’s talks are fruitful and offer solutions that bolster General Motors of Canada. Everybody wants success and we need answers that help GM move forward with confi- dence. Kids shouldn’t suffer for coach’s mistake To the editor: As a resident of Ajax/Pickering Village, and the parent of a 13 year old who will next year be attending Pickering High School, I am very disappointed to see how the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations’ sanctions com- mittee can take away the dreams of these boys who have worked so hard. By not allowing them to participate in the OFSAA basketball championships (if they qualify) it is punishing the players, and there’s no doubt about that. How about looking at the big picture.... albeit a bad decision by the coach, he did it to offer the opportunity for those two ineligible kids to play in front of scouts that they would likely otherwise never have had the opportunity to. So now, these kids have more to be negative about. The committee has taken away their opportunity! More evidence that even if it wasn’t your fault, you’re guilty by association. Punish the coach if you must, the school executives, whom- ever, but LEAVE THE KIDS ALONE. Way too much politics involved here and not enough heart. I am very disappointed in OFSAA Shame on you. Dawna Daniell Ajax L ife is full of interesting dichoto- mies. That’s a big part of the fun. As humans we’re not automatons. Unlike protozoa or lizards or televangelists, we are capable of holding many widely divergent opinions and interests. Take me for instance. I have an abiding reverence for all life. I love to laugh, I enjoy quiet walks in the forest and I meditate on a daily basis. I also love a good slasher flick. To that end, my sister who likewise shares the “horror” gene and I try to make it out to the cinema on a semi-regular basis to eat a little popcorn, catch up with each other and get the bejeezus scared out of us. Last week, however, was the first time we have ever done so on a Tuesday night. Tuesday nights, you may recall, are dis- counted price nights. A.K.A. “Cheapo Tues- days.” And human beings, natural skinflints that we are, flock to these nights. I knew, as soon as I pulled in the parking lot and saw the sea of vehicles stretching to the hori- zon, that I was in trouble. Unless they’re in front of me, neatly arranged in rows and clapping, I don’t like crowds. Mostly because, in my experience, there is almost always an inverse relationship between the size of a crowd and it’s cor- responding I.Q. The older I get, the more acute this condition seems to grow. I am aware that these are the first symptoms of a frightening medical condition known as “Old Fart-itis” but there’s nothing I can do. I think it’s genetic. My dad is an old fart as was his father before him. And when I’m watching a movie, even a bad one, in a crowd of people, I can get crotchety. For starters, there was a lot of talking. Frankly, I have been to cattle auctions that were quieter. Movie talkers make me crazy. At times it is all I can do not to backhand some chatty dope’s face into their golden topping when this occurs near me. And last night I got the double whammy. Talking and texting. Perhaps I haven’t been to the cinema in some time, perhaps it’s just the advance stages of Old-Fart-itis, but I have not witnessed this in a theatre before. I can testify, however, to its remarkable annoy- ance level. Ten minutes into the film, just when I was about to flick Muffy in the back of the noggin to get her to shut the hell up, she whips out her cellphone and keys the screen to life. I’ve had eye examinations that were less blinding. And what, do you suppose, was so important that Muffy couldn’t wait to discuss until after the film? Had the Chinese launched a pre-emptive nuclear strike? Had her pal Tiffany gotten into another jam with the Large Hadron Collider? Had the Nobel committee finally recognized her work on Dark Matter? I somehow doubt it. Apparently some people love to talk, text and do just about anything but watch and listen to a film when they go to the cin- ema. And it is, after all, a free country. So why don’t the moguls who came up with Cheapo Tuesdays designate another day of the week for these good folks. How about Moron Mondays? That’s got a ring-tone to it. Durham resident Neil Column, actor-comic- writer, saves some of his best lines for his col- umns. Talking, texting, calling — just watch the movie please! Neil Crone/ Enter Laughing Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) is a short-term, goal-oriented, evidence-based alternative to medication. In fact, study after study has shown CBT to be as effective as pills for the treatment of depression and more effective than pills for the treatment of anxiety. Regain control of your life. We can help. 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Contract, seasonal or part-time workers who pay into the EI system often can’t bank enough hours of work to receive benefits if they lose their jobs. However, if those same workers lived in another area of the country where the unemployment rate is higher, they would qualify. “(The budget) doesn’t address some of the major inequities in becoming eligible because the required hours still didn’t change,” said Mr. Cloutier. The qualifying hours is dependant on the regional unemployment rate. It can be up to 700 hours in areas such as Ottawa, Calgary or Vancouver or as low as 420 hours in areas of high unemployment such as northern Manitoba or Saskatchewan and in the Territories. Set by the federal government, EI regions also deter- mine how many weeks of benefits workers can draw. In the economically depressed areas of the country, this can be up to 45 weeks, not including the extension promised in the budget. Workers in low unemploy- ment areas get up to 36 weeks. The eligibility varies even within Durham, which is divided into three EI Regions. Residents in Ajax, Pickering and Uxbridge are grouped with Toronto in an area stretching east to Oakville and north to Georgina. With a 7.2-per-cent unemployment rate, they need to work 630 hours to qualify and can receive up to 40 weeks. Oshawa, Clarington and Whitby are lumped together into the Oshawa region and, with a 7.7 per cent unemployment rate, they have the same quali- fications as Toronto. Meanwhile, Brock and Scugog residents are part of the Central Ontario region, a large area including Muskoka and the Kawarthas, which has a 6.6-per-cent unemployment rate. Residents in those municipalities have to work 665 hours to qualify for up to 38 weeks of benefits. Requests for comments on the regional differences were not answered by the federal department of finance. “Your neighbour may or may not have the same eli- gibility criteria as you,” said Mr. Cloutier. “Certainly it’s a different requirement if you live in Oshawa than if you live in Sunderland.” All this means that an unemployed auto worker in Windsor, which has to a 10.2-per-cent unemployment rate, needs to have worked 105 less hours than an unemployed Oshawa auto worker to receive EI. And the Windsor worker would receive up to five more weeks of benefits. Race marshall Jim Cunningham was pleased to give a preview of the Cannington Dog Sled Races and Winter Carnival earlier this week. The races will be held Feb. 21 and 22. 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In Durham: Ajax, Pickering, Uxbridge (Toronto region) Unemployment rate: 7.2 Hours needed to qualify: 630 Minimum weeks of benefits: 17 Maximum weeks of benefits: 40 Oshawa, Whitby, Clarington (Oshawa region) Unemployment rate: 7.2 Hours needed to qualify: 630 Minimum weeks of benefits: 17 Maximum weeks of benefits: 40 Scugog and Brock (Central Ontario region) Unemployment rate: 6.6 Hours needed to qualify: 665 Minimum weeks of benefits: 15 Maximum weeks of benefits: 38 EI across Canada Windsor Unemployment rate: 10.2 Hours needed to qualify: 525 Minimum weeks of benefits: 21 Maximum weeks of benefits: 45 Newfoundland and Labrador Unemployment rate: 18.8 Hours needed to qualify: 420 Minimum weeks of benefits: 37 Maximum weeks of benefits: 45 EI inequities remain across Durham ‘Your neighbour may or may not have the same eligibility criteria as you. Certainly it’s a different requirement if you live in Oshawa than if you live in Sunderland.’ -- PAUL CLOUTIER Get Local 24/7 mobile.newsdurhamregion.com An apple a day ... Health & Wellness special feature every other Thursday in your News Advertiser durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 10 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, February 19, 2009 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, February 19, 2009 PAGE 11 A/Pdurhamregion.com Next steps include family literacy centres and program expansions By Crystal Crimi ccrimi@durhamregion.com DURHAM — Getting kids learning early can prevent having to fill achievement gaps later, heard Durham public school trust- ees. They were presented with a report updat- ing the progress of the Early Years and the Child Care Ad Hoc Committee and seeking approval to move ahead. The committee was created to oversee, guide and direct the board’s early years’ initiatives and activities. “Early intervention for children is not enough,” said Lisa Millar, superintendent of Pickering and Early Years/Child Care, during the Feb. 2 presentation to Durham District School Board’s standing commit- tee. As a school board, Durham has tradi- tionally started its focus on four year olds as they enter school, the report states. But recently they’ve come to understand that success in Kindergarten is a predictor of achievement through school. The broad foundations for learning are established from birth onwards, the report states. Research has revealed the importance of learning from birth to age six and its impact on school readiness. The report includes studies supporting the need for school boards to work in early years programs and partnerships. “I don’t understand why we haven’t been doing this since the beginning of time,” said Ajax Trustee Marilyn Crawford. The research only came into place in the last 10 years, said John Howard, early years’ liaison co-ordinator. Some of the next steps listed in the early learning report include expanding the School’s Cool program throughout the dis- trict for this summer; creating two parent- ing and family literacy hubs with commu- nity partners for this fall; establishing four ministry of education parent and family literacy centres in Durham schools in areas of need; and creating strategic plans for early years initiatives. School’s Cool is a 72-hour school-readi- ness program for children ages three to five. Its curriculum includes activities for social, self-help, language and math competen- cies. Parenting and family literacy centres are intended to provide development through parent-child interaction; offer family lit- eracy for school preparation; and help kids better transition to Kindergarten by allow- ing centre staff and Kindergarten teachers to work together. School board staff have met with the Ministry of Education and will know if they’ll receive funding for the centres this March when the budget is an- nounced. The parenting and family literacy hubs are programs occurring in partnership with community agencies, such as the YMCA. School board takes a close look at early learning Portables inspected at Catholic board Floors need replacing in 12 units DURHAM — Following the Catholic school board’s portable inspection, 12 have been identified as needing complete floor replacements. But generally, portables were found to be in good condition following a January annual visual inspection, said a report pre- sented to trustees at the Durham Catholic District School Board’s Feb. 9 meeting. The inspection also identified ongoing maintenance repair requirements, such as adjusting doors, replacing damaged wall board, preventative maintenance of unit ventilators and exterior siding repairs. Students moved as a precaution AJAX — A St. James Catholic School port- a-pac has been closed following the discov- ery of mould. The relocation of students and staff housed in the pack of portable classrooms is “just precautionary,” said Tim Robins, as- sistant superintendent, facilities services. The St. James’ principal brought forth the concern about mould to the Durham Catholic District School Board in late Janu- ary, Mr. Robins said. “Upon investigation... it was discovered there was mould around the windows,” Mr. Robins said during a board meeting. The 22-year-old port-a-pac was closed off. The board will receive a report on the issue this Monday. In the meantime, the six classes that once used the port-a-pac are now being taught inside the school. Mould closes St. James’ port-a-pac Concerns about mould have closed this port-a-pac at St. James Catholic School. Investment Corner prints every other Thursday. 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Jordan said. “Contributions should be outlawed and the artery to the development industry has to be severed.” Ward 3 local Councillor Joanne Dies agreed, saying, “I don’t think that’s the way to do business when you represent the citizens of Ajax.” “I’ve never had a call from anyone who has contributed to my campaign on how I should vote,” said Wards 1 and 2 Regional Councillor Scott Crawford, who opposes a ban. “I won’t support this because I think it’s creating an issue that hasn’t been an issue ever.” Coun. Collier felt the same way, saying the possibility of contributions influencing councillors “hasn’t happened here. It’s an issue that doesn’t exist.” Prior to councillors debating the matter, Robert MacDermid, a York University pro- fessor who recently released a study that called for a ban at the municipal level, said corporations don’t belong in the political process and banning contributions from them would remove the perception of un- fair influence. “The majority of funding comes from the development industry, either developers themselves or those around the industry, such as planners,” Prof. MacDermid said. The development industry has a “pat- tern of supporting specific candidates. It strategically places its money behind spe- cific candidates,” he said. Banning corporate donations would “re- move citizens’ perception of an unfair in- fluence. It would force candidates to raise money from citizens and that strengthens the bonds between them,” Prof. MacDer- mid said. Coun. Crawford said he probably takes more corporate contributions than anyone else on Ajax council. “In my 20 years’ time on Ajax council, I’ve never worked with a crook or a cheat,” he said. Given the $750 maximum contribution that can be made, “if an individual can be that easily corrupted, then it doesn’t mat- ter where the money comes from,” Coun. Crawford said. A single $750 donation wouldn’t affect a councillor, “but 10 or more” might, the professor countered. Ajax wants changes to election financing durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 14 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, February 19, 2009 SPORTS ✦ E-mail game scores to Al Rivett, arivett@durhamregion.com ✦ Get local 24/7 newsdurhamregion.com AJ Groen/ News Advertiser photo Rough-and-tumble rebounding CLARINGTON — Archbishop Denis O’Connor Charger’s Anthony Wellington and Holy Trinity Titans’ Akil Goodridge go for a rebound under the Holy Trinity basket during Lake Ontario Secondary School Athletics (LOSSA) junior boys’ bas- ketball action at the Clarington school recently. Ajax juniors ground Eagles in first-round series with 4-0 shutout By Al Rivett arivett@durhamregion.com AJAX — The Ajax Attack rode a red-hot goaltender to their first play- off series victory in franchise history after knocking off the Bowmanville Eagles in impressive fashion Tues- day night. Starter David Jenkins stymied the Bowmanville Eagles shooters en route to a 4-0 victory, which allowed the Attack to capture the best-of- five Ontario Junior Hockey League’s Ruddock Division quarter-final se- ries three games to one. Now, the fifth-seeded Attack turn their attention to the top-seeded Kingston Voyageurs for the division- al quarter-final series that gets un- derway in Kingston on Saturday. The series reverts to the Ajax Community Centre for Game 2 on Sunday at 3 p.m. Attack head coach Carey Durant said Jenkins’ inspired play was at the heart of Tuesday’s series-clinching victory over a talented Bowmanville crew that fired 44 shots at the Ajax net without success. “He had a lot of work, somewhere around 160 shots in four (series) games,” said Durant. “I think, ob- viously, David is mentally focused. He’s always square to the puck and he’s not giving up a lot of rebounds. And, the defencemen and forwards are letting him see the puck. He’s playing possessed right now.” The Attack struck early, with Luke Hannon scoring just 2:41 into the first period. Ultimately, it was the only goal the Ajacians would need as they pulled off the series victory over fourth-seeded Bowmanville. Ajax, however, added one more in the first and two more in the second with neither team scoring in the final frame. The Attack’s top forward line of Ian Watters, Blake Boddy and Han- non left their mark on the close-out contest. Although the unit was per- forming well throughout the series, the trio stepped up its game to a higher level on Tuesday. The talent- ed forwards figured in all four goals, with Watters scoring twice, Hannon connecting once, and Boddy adding three assists. “The cream always rises to the top,” said Durant of his three snipers. “That whole line has been great. As for Luke Hannon, I might have to touch him and then buy a lottery ticket. Right now, he’s hot. Ian Wat- ters buried two shots and Boddy had three assists. They’ve showed their leadership all season long.” The Attack’s power play, which has mostly been working at a high degree of efficiency in the series, continued that trend on Tuesday night. The Ajacians went 2-for-5 with the man advantage. Defenceman Bobby Gertsakis added a goal and an assist, with Jonny Simone and captain Chris Gour each chipping in with an as- sist. Ajax Attack shuts down Bowmanville Attack Facts The Attack honoured rookie for- ward Ian Watters at Tuesday’s playoff game against Bowmanville at the Ajax Community Centre with three awards. Watters earned Player of the Month award for January for the Ruddock Division, his rookie of the year award for the division, as well as one for breaking the single-sea- son record in points for the At- tack. Dave McGregor, the father of former record- holder Tyler Mc- Gregor, was part of the presentation. Watters’ mother and father were also in attendance... Durant was effusive in his praise of owner Rob Stein and GM John Tugnutt for their support this year. The head coach also was appreciative of the fan support for the Attack during the playoffs... Ian Watters DURHAM — The Ajax- Pickering Raiders ‘AAA’ minor hockey organization announced its slate of coaches for the com- ing 2009-10 season recently. The Raiders’ new head coach- es, along with age group desig- nations, are: • Novice: Chris Lovisek; • Minor atom: Russ Hutchison; • Atom: Paul Cammaleri; • Minor peewee: T J Hill; • Peewee: Danny Minnings; • Minor bantam: Dale Lee; • Bantam: Stewart Emerson; • Minor midget: Trevor Nki- wane; • Midget: Geoff Hodgkinson. Raiders announce coaches for next season THE NEWS ADVERTISER, February 19, 2009 PAGE 15 Pdurhamregion.com Five from athletic centre finish atop their categories at provincial meet in Muskoka PICKERING —The Pickering Athletic Centre (PAC) produced a quintet of gold medallists at the Women’s Provincial Artistic Gymnastics Meet in Muskoka re- cently. Madison Kondo earned the gold standard in the Level 5 age 10/11 group ‘A’. Individually, she finished first on vault, first on un- even bars, first on balance beam and fourth on floor exercise. Katie Ewaskiw earned gold in Level 5 age 10/11 group ‘C’. She was fifth on vault, second on bars, first on beam and sixth on floor. Alexandria Aicken-Savage finished atop Level 5 age 12/13 group ‘B’. She was third on vault, first on bars, seventh on beam, and first on floor. Sarah Dewar was golden in the Level 5 age 14+ age group. Dewar was second on vault, fifth on bars, first on beam, and second on floor. Samantha Smedley struck gold in the Level 8 age 12/13 bracket. She was third on vault, first on bars, third on beam, and second on floor. Other PAC results: • Level 5 age 10/11 group ‘A’: Victoria Sparks: second overall - fourth on vault, fifth on bars, fourth on beam, first on floor; Alexandra Sagat: sixth overall - second on vault, third on bars, ninth on beam, sixth on floor; • Level 5 age 10/11 group ‘C’: Sa- vanna Ma: second overall - first on vault, third on bars, ninth on beam, second on floor; Chris- tina Zara: fourth overall - fourth on vault, sixth on bars, eighth on beam, third on floor; Justine Veillette: ninth overall - seventh on vault, fifth on bars, 14th on beam, fourth on floor; • Level 5 age 12/13 group ‘A’: Emma Boire: ninth overall - fourth on vault, ninth on bars, seventh on beam, third on floor; • Level 5 age 14+: Taylor McFar- lane: second overall - fourth on vault, first on bars, seventh on beam, second on floor; Nicolette Sabino: fourth overall - third on vault, second on bars, ninth on beam, first on floor; • Level 6 age 10/11: Sabrina Nas- ner: fourth overall - eighth on vault, sixth on bars, fourth on beam, sixth on floor; Mohogany Brown: eighth overall - fifth on vault, 10th on bars, fourth on beam, fifth on floor; • Level 6 age 12/13: Katie Towers: 14th overall - third on vault, 16th on bars, second on beam, fourth on floor; Rebecca Brown: 16th overall - ninth on vault, fourth on bars, 13th on beam, fifth on floor; • Level 6 age 14+: Heather Putos: second overall - first on vault, third on bars, second on beam, third on floor; Ashley Ritchie: fourth overall - second on vault, third on bars, seventh on beam, second on floor; • Level 7 age 10/11: Anna Tav- erna: second overall - ninth on vault, seventh on bars, first on beam, first on floor; Tiara Mc- Cleary: third overall - sixth on vault, third on bars, seventh on beam, sixth on floor; • Level 7 age 12/13: Sydney Mar- coux: second overall - first on vault, fourth on bars, sixth on beam, third on floor; Verena Herrman: third overall - sixth on vault, first on bars, ninth on beam, fourth on floor. 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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 BOWMANVILLE, cozy 2- bedroom, $760 plus hydro, includes heat. Available March 1st. Parking, coin laundry. Call Liza 905-623- 2501. WHITBY, 2 bedrooms from $950 - $960 all inclusive Close to all amenities. Of- fi ce hours 9-5, Monday - Friday. (905)430-1877 Apartments & Flats for RentA 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 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 NEAR OSHAWA centre, 1-bedroom apt., $700/mo, inclusive, parking, private entrance, no pets, First/last required. Available March 1st. (905)436-3363. 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 CENTRAL new- ly decorated 2-level apt, new appliances, 3 rooms, eat-in kitchen, living area and large balcony. Park- ing, all utilities, cable TV included. $950. 416-659- 1748 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 Apartments & Flats for RentA OSHAWA near OC, 3 bed- room, 1.5 bath and 2-bed- room in 4-plex. No pets. Available March 15th/March 1st. Laundry, parking, fi rst/last. 905-665- 5537. 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 Simcoe/Bloor: 2-bdrm, clean, quiet, fresh- ly painted, stairs, above commercial, non-smoking, available March 1st. $640 plus hydro. Call after 6pm (905)435-5246. 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, One Bedroom, bright, clean, quiet second fl oor apartment. Fridge, stove, utilities, cable, park- ing. $825 inclusive. Wilson and Olive. Call (905)986- 4889. 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. PICKERING GO/LAKE Nice 1 bed. quiet bsmt apt. Heated ceramic fl oors. Suits single, non-smoker. Includes util, sep. entr, parking, cable, laundry. Fresh designer paint, sound- proof. Ask 679/mo. Avail now. No pets 905-420-3751 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, Altona/Twin Rivers, bright, freshly painted 1-bdrm basement apt. Cable/internet, separ- ate entrance, parking. A/C. Close to all amenities. $675/mo inclu- sive. Immediately. No pets/smoking. 905-509- 1879, 416-930-9499. 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. Apartments & Flats for RentA 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, Whites/Bay- ly, large 2 bedroom base- ment apt. Parking, satel- lite, $950/inclusive. Available April 1st. Large Bachelor, $650/inclusive. Available April 1st. First/last. (905)839-9271 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 PORT WHITBY 1722/1724 Dufferin St. Newly renovat- ed spacious 2-bedrooms $835. Available immediate- ly/April 1st. Laundry/park- ing, walk to GO, 401/Brock St. Near sports arena/shopping. 1-800- 693-2778 RITSON /OLIVE- 3 bed- room, parking, all utilities included. Porch, yard, fresh reno, laundry, available February/March. $1049/month. (416)657- 2117. 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 UXBRIDGE - Ground fl oor apartment for rent. 1 bed- room + 1 bathroom. Near downtown, 1 parking. $690 per month, 1st/last month. Utilities included. No dogs. Available immediately. Call 416-315-5450. 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. 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, 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 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 Condominiums for RentC LUXURY WATERFRONT Condo, Whitby. New 1- bdrm. Fully upgraded, hardwood, 6-appl, large balcony, air/heat, storage, 2-parking, jacuzzi, pool, sauna, fi tness, security, sheltered on lake, access to private beach, walk to Go. $1400/mo inclusive. Availability fl exible. 905- 242-3381 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 park- ing available now, $1225/mo plus portion of utilities. Condolyn Mgt. 905 428-9766 AJAX, Kingston/Church, $1250/month utilities in- cluded. Beautiful bright spacious 2-bedroom main level of bungalow. Laundry included, private parking, garage. Available immedi- ately. Please call (416)277-9037 Houses for Rent 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. 2 bedroom, basement, $900/inclusive. 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 HOUSE beauti- ful detached 2-bedroom plus offi ce bungalow, main fl oor, newly renovated, suits quiet adult or working couple. No smoking/pets. $1150-inclusive. fi rst/last/ references. Immediate- ly/March 1st 905-721- 9789, 905-922-4751. OSHAWA, 3-bedroom bungalow, very clean, Har- mony/Olive area. Full basement, fenced yard, patio, shed, A/C, no pets/smoking. $1200/ month, plus utilities. (905)432-1828. PARK/PHILLIP MURRAY, 4-bedroom semi, nice neighborhood, clean, spa- cious, hardwood, walk out to deck, $1200/month, plus utilities. First/last. Suits working persons/family. Available March/April 1st. (905)725-4143. 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 (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 NEWS ADVERTISER, Thursday EDITION, February 19, 2009, PAGE 17 A/Pnewsdurhamregion.com Death Notices To place your personalized In Memoriam, call 905-683-0707 (Ajax) and let one of our professional advisors help you. GAGNE, Cecile - Passed away peacefully on Wednesday February 18, 2009 at the Rouge Valley Health System in her 93rd year. Pre- deceased by husband Lucien "Frenchie." Dear mother of Jeanette McGinnis. Loving grandmother of April Cullen, Kelly McGinnis (Brenda), and Nancy (Chris Collie); and great-grandmother of Jesse, Brett, Amanda, Cole, Carys and Kaia. Cecile was a resident of Ajax for 66 years and enjoyed cards and crafts at the Ajax Seniors Centre. She was also active in the Red Cross Blood Clinic for many years. Visitation and Mass times to be confi rmed, please contact McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Old Kingston Road, Pickering Village (Ajax), 905-428-8488 for more details. Cremation. In lieu of fl owers, should family and friends so desire donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be greatly appreciated. A Book of Condolence may be signed at www.mceachnie-funeral.ca 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. Close to all amenities/GO. Avail. March 1st. 416-884-3692. AN OSHAWA SOUTH newly renovated town- house, 3-bedroom $999+ utilities. Close to schools & shopping. First/last. Call 416-880-4126. BRAND NEW Townhouse, N/E Oshawa, 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 baths, main fl oor laundry, Open concept, Near schools/shop- ping/transit, $1250/month plus utilities, Available March. (905)240-4204, (905)621-6754 OLIVE/WILSON AREA 3 bedroom available March 1st. $875 plus utilities. First/last. No pets. Call (905)432-3787. Townhouses for RentT 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 3-bedroom 1-1/2 baths end unit town- house, with balcony. Across from Pickering Town Centre. Very clean. Available March 1st. $1380/mo+ hydro. (905)839-3087. Vendors WantedV Townhouses for RentT 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 BROCK RD/FINCH Pick- ering, clean, quiet, large furnished bedsitting room. Private bathroom, shared kitchen. Must love animals! Parking, cable/internet in- cluded, $550/mo. Available immediately. No smoking. (905)426-8525. LARGE CLEAN, furnished room, close to Oshawa Centre. No pets. Share kitchen & bath, ideal for working person. First/last. Phone 905-436-1420. 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. Vendors WantedV Rooms for Rent & WantedR ROOM FOR rent in N.W. Oshawa. Suit single fe- male. Tidy, clean home, run of house, walking dis- tance to Oshawa Centre. $450/month. Call Judy (905)576-3303 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. WHITBY, Rossland/Ander- son, Large newly furnished room in executive home, share kitchen and bath, non smoking gentleman preferred. Available imme- diately. Call (905)430- 2606. Shared Accommodation OSHAWA Central Park/Rossland. 1 large, clean bright room available now in quiet home. $475/inclusive. Use of house & yard. Students or professionals welcome. 905-622-6541, Susan 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 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. 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 TWO DAY AUCTION Clocks, Parts & Related Accessories Saturday, February 21 Preview 9:00 A.M. Auction 10:00 A.M. Selling the collection of Arnold Ritchie and inventory from his long running store on Yonge Street, Toronto. A large auction to include over 350 lots of all types of clocks, clock parts & cases. Antique & Collectors Auction Sunday, February 22 Preview 9:00 A.M. Auction 10:00 A.M. Starting @ 10:00 A.M: Selling a large collec- tion of over 100 Oil Paintings, Watercolours & Prints. Starting @ 11:00 A.M: Silver, Glass, China, Royal Doultons, Books, Estate Jewellery & Collectors Items. Indoor Yard Sale: Saturday & Sunday @ 9:00 A.M. For details and photo gallery go to www.waddingtons.ca/brighton Phone 1-613-475-6223 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25th: 4:45 pm Auction Sale of Furniture, Antiques and Collectables for a Courtice home, selling at Neil Bacon Auctions Ltd., 1 km west of Utica To Include: Sofa and loveseat, coffee and end ta- bles, chests, lamps, prints, quantity of collectables and glassware, large quantity of giftware, Christmas items, plus many other quality pcs. NEIL BACON AUCTIONS LTD. 905-985-1068 Auctions Articles for SaleA 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 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. Auctions Articles for SaleA 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 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 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 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 $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. Pets, Supplies, Boarding BEAUTIFUL GOLDEN re- triever puppies. Experi- enced breeder since 1967. First shots, dewormed, vet checked. 5 yr. guarantee. Supplier of service dogs. $500. Judy (905)576-3303, Al 1-705-632-1187 CHOCOLATE 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 MANCHESTER TERRIER (Toy) CKC registered, 7-months, very sweet. Call (905)243-5996. 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 '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 1999 HYUNDAI TIBURON 4 cyl/DOHC 5 speed/stan- dard red, clean, exc. condi- tion pw, power side mir- rors, power sunroof, cruise, a/c cooooold, fun to drive cert/e-tested, $2800 905-435-1091 905- 579-3322 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. 2006 PONTIAC G6. Take over remaining lease. 4-door, grey, runs great! Call Jim (905)718-6136. Cars for Sale NEED A CAR? 100% Credit Guaranteed, Your job is your credit, some down payment may be re- quired. 200 cars in stock Call 877-743-9292 or apply online at www.needacartoday.ca Cars WantedC ! ! $ ! AARON & LEO Scrap Cars & Trucks Wanted. Cash paid 7 days/week anytime. Please call 905-426-0357. ! ! ! 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. $ $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 Cars WantedC CASH FOR CARS! We buy used vehicles. Vehi- cles must be in running condition. 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Free Estimates 905-426-2198 Painting & Decorating AFFORDABLE PAINTING Get ready for Spring with a fresh coat of paint! ● Seniors discounts ● Free estimates ● Great work ● Low prices Ask for "JJ" 416-523-6384 PREP & PAINT Guaranteed 10% Savings Materials & Labour Canadian Home Reno Tax Credit Approved High-End Workmanship Repair & Paint Specialists Trim Expertly Installed Guaranteed Start-Finish (905)626-0322 Home Improvement TMS PAINTING & DECOR Interior & Exterior European Workmanship Fast, clean, reliable service (905)428-0081 Moving & Storage Apple Moving Dependable & Reliable Good Rates 24-hour Service Licenced/Insured (416)533-4162 (905)239-1263 Business Services/ PersonalsB BUSINESS OWNERS. We will reduce overhead and grow your business. Call 1- 888-224-1540 for a 24 hour recorded message. Engagement David and Murielle Langille, Ajax, an- nounce the upcoming wedding of their daugh- ter, Monique Langille to Ryan Trainor, son of Sean and Paula Trainor, also of Ajax. 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 19, 2009 PAGE 19 A/Pdurhamregion.com Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo Hooked up AJAX — St. Mary Monarchs’ Drake Caggiula reaches to hook Eastdale Eagles’ Denby McKenzie during Game 1 of the Lake Ontario Secondary School Athletics (LOSSA) senior boys’ hockey semifinal series. The playoff game was played at the Ajax Community Centre on Wednesday afternoon. Spirited effort goes for naught as playoffs end for underdog juniors PICKERING — The Pickering Panthers scratched, clawed but, ul- timately, couldn’t extend their series with the favoured and top-seeded Kingston Voyageurs. A two-goal Pickering comeback in the second period came up short as the Voyageurs hung on for a 3-2 vic- tory in Ontario Junior Hockey League Ruddock Division quarter-final play- off action at the Pickering Recreation Complex on Tuesday night. The win allowed Kingston to capture the best-of-five series three games to one. The Voyageurs now meet the Panthers’ archrivals, the Ajax Attack, which advanced to the divisional semifinal after ousting the Bowmanville Eagles. That series is set to begin in Kingston on Saturday. The Panthers gave a good account of themselves in an effort to stave off elimination, fighting back to score two goals in the second after falling behind 3-0. The comeback stalled, however, in the third as the Panthers couldn’t beat Kingston netminder Shawn Sirman, despite having several good scoring chances. Pickering hit the crossbar and were also stymied on a glorious opportunity by Scott Brown, who, in the midst of a goal- mouth scramble, jammed the puck as far as the goal line, but no farther as Sirman covered up. For Panthers’ head coach Bill Brady, Tuesday’s contest was reminiscent of many other Panthers’ efforts this sea- son. To wit, having scoring chances that weren’t converted. “I think it’s been the story of our year,” said Brady of offensive op- portunities that went awry. “They capitalized on their chances and we didn’t. We controlled 75 per cent of the game. We took it to them good, but we couldn’t score.” Brady was complimentary of his team’s never-say-die attitude in the series. After being trounced by Kings- ton 7-1 and 6-0 in the first two games of the series, the eighth-seeded Pan- thers rebounded to make a series of it with a 5-2 win on Sunday and gave the top-ranked Voyageurs all they could handle in Tuesday’s Game 4. “I have nothing but respect for the players after the last two games. They battled, they competed and they never gave up. I’m very proud of the effort they put in,” said Brady. Richard Duncan and Luke Puiras scored for Pickering Tuesday night. Jeff Broekema, Tyler von Engelbrech- ten, Greg Riggs and Scott Brown drew assists. Pickering Panthers fall to top-seeded Voyageurs A J A X — The Durham City Bas- ketball Association hosts its annual March Break Camp in Ajax next month. Held at J. Clarke Richardson Col- legiate, 1355 Harwood Ave. N., Ajax, from March 16 to 20, the camp will focus on fundamentals and include league play. It’s for boys and girls ages seven to 14. The camp’s co-or- dinated by a certified NCCP coach and volunteer staff. All players will receive a camp T-shirt. Registration is on Sundays, Feb. 22 and March 1 at All Saints Catholic Secondary School, 3001 Country Lane, Whitby, from 2 to 4 p.m. each day. There’s also signups on March 9 at Carruthers Creek Pub- lic School, 1 Greenhalf Dr., Ajax, from 7 to 9 p.m. Call 905-427-4253 or visit www.durhamcitybasketball.ca. Work on your game at upcoming basketball camp in Ajax durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 20 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, February 19, 2009