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Home My WebLink AboutNA2009_10_02 Pressrun 50,400 • 32 pages • Optional 3-week delivery $6/$1 newsstand PICKERING Friday, October 2, 2009 NNews ews AAddveverr titisseerrTHE SABRINA BYRNES / METROLAND PICKERING -- Volunteer George Denny organized food at the St. Paul’s On The Hill Community Food Bank on Sept. 25. The volunteers were preparing for the Thanksgiving drive that runs from Oct. 3 to 12.Pickering families still in need FOOD BANK’S THANKSGIVING DRIVE STARTS SATURDAY BY KRISTEN CALIS kcalis@durhamregion.com PICKERING -- Six months ago, a local food bank was on the brink of closure when its funding began to dry up. Now, thanks to help from residents and corpo- rations and hard work by volunteers, St. Paul’s- on-the-Hill Community Food Bank is gearing up for its annual Thanksgiving food drive, which will run from Saturday, Oct. 3 to Monday, Oct. 12. “I do say thank you to every one of them,” said volunteer Marg Jocz. But director Rae Coulter still finds fund- ing a little tight. The food bank feeds about 40 Ajax and Pickering families a day and it costs $44,000 annually for rent, phone, general operat- ing expenses and food. Last year, the food bank squeaked by when it raised $46,000 from dona- tions. The fundraising goal this year is $50,000. “Are we at our goal? No.” Ms. Jocz said. “But we’re making great strides toward it.” Ms. Coulter reported 50 per cent of the food bank’s clients are children. “That’s sad, isn’t it?” she said. See ST. PAUL’S 13 905-683-6074 Full & Partial Dentures BPS® Dentures Same Day Relines & Repairs Soft Liners Implant Dentures Complimentary Consultations DentureClinics we’ll give you a reason to smile... 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Victim was inside car when crane put it into compacting machine BY JEFF MITCHELL jmithcell@durhamregion.com PICKERING -- Miscommunication among co- workers appears to have led to an industrial acci- dent in which a man was crushed in a car at a south Pickering recycling facility, police said. The 21-year-old worker at K and K Recycling was hospitalized with lower body and suspected spinal injuries after the Wednesday afternoon accident, Durham police Sergeant Nancy van Rooy said. Con- trary to information provided at the scene by emer- gency workers, the man was an employee at the facility and not visiting the site to drop off a car for recycling, she said. The victim was inside the car when it was picked up with a crane and placed into a compacting machine. The crane operator wasn’t aware the man was inside the car, Sgt. van Rooy said. “The employee was in the vehicle without the knowledge of the crane operator,” she said. “It’s a tragic industrial accident.” No criminal charges will be laid but the Ministry of Labour has been called in to investigate. The full extent of the vic- tim’s injuries and the prognosis for his recovery weren’t known Thursday. RECYCLING PLANT Miscommunication cited in Pickering industrial accident PICKERING -- Police are trying to identify a man who made sexual advances toward a child recently in Pickering. A 13-year-old girl told Durham police she was walking on Oklahoma Drive near Marksbury Road on Sept. 3 when she was approached by a man who tapped her on the shoulder and made inappropriate comments. The child fled to a nearby school and the suspect is believed to have run south on Marksbury, police said. The man is believed to be about 50 and is described as scruffy-looking, standing about six feet tall with a beard and short white hair. He wore a red plaid shirt, blue jeans and a blue ball cap and was smoking a cigarette, police said. The man spoke with an accent and appeared to be drunk. Police canvassed the neighbourhood and resi- dents reported seeing the man frequently in the area, riding a bicycle or on foot. If you have information about the investigation: CALL 905-579-1520 ext. 2529 CRIMESTOPPERS: Anonymous tips can be made to Durham police at 1-800-222-8477 CRIME Police seek man who approached girl in Pickering newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • October 2, 20094 AP OPEN 24 WESTNEY HEIGHTS PLAZA CORNER OF KINGSTON RD. & WESTNEY RD., AJAX 905.426.3355 Westney Rd. N.HWY #401 Kingston Rd. Shoppers Drug Mart Westney Heights Plaza Not everything operates just from 9 to 5. You may have an urgent prescription that needs to be ﬁ lled outside of normal operating hours. 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The Pine Ridge Corvette Club held its annual show in the park- ing lot of Papp’s Restaurant. DURHAM -- Trees won’t be the only thing with bark on Saturday, Oct. 3 at the Enni- skillen Conservation Area. The Alaskan Malamute Help League holds its annual Pac’n’Pull fundraiser at the site, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. It’s at Shelter 5. All pro- ceeds are used to provide food and veterinar- ian care for malamutes in foster homes. Events include games, food, a parade of res- cue and a short hike with an instructor from the Running Room. An admission donation of $25 includes meals, beverages and activities. For a family of four, it’s $40. There will also be a silent auction, with one item being Toronto Maple Leaf tickets. The conservation area is on Holt Road, north of Concession Road 7, in Clarington. COMMUNITY Malamute fundraiser Saturday newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • October 2, 20095 P VIJAY BADHWAR, DMD Dental Care for Adults, Kids and Great Big Babies. • A Full Range of Dental Treatments - Bring the whole family. • Saturday & Evening Appointments - To serve you better. • Flexible Payment Options - Helping you get the treatment you want. • A Relaxing Atmosphere - Virtual vision glasses, stereo headphones to help ensure you have a pleasant visit. 905-683-1391 We keep our patients smiling by taking the time to understand their needs. Add our friendly, caring staff and state-of-the-art techniques and you’ve found a good dental home. City’s firefighters receive medals for 20 years and more on the job BY KRISTEN CALIS kcalis@durhamregion.com PICKERING -- Fire Chief Bill Douglas has been battling blazes in Pickering since 1971 when he was part of a 16-man service. Thirty-five years later, after climbing the ranks and now in charge of about 100 at Pickering Fire Services, the job never gets old. “It went quick,” he said in an interview before receiving an award. “I really feel it’s the most rewarding career you can possi- bly have.” Twenty-two medals for long-term service were handed out to Pickering’s firefighters Tuesday night in front of family, friends and City councillors. The ceremony, held at the Petticoat Creek Community Cen- tre, marked the first time the awards were given out in a separate ceremony from the annual Pickering Civic Awards. “We’re here to thank them for their ded- ication and long-term service and hope- fully there are many more to come,” said Captain Bruce Kinsman, also president of the Professional Firefighters Association of Pickering. Chief Douglas was recognized with a Fire Services Long Service Bar and an Exem- plary Service Bar for 35 years on the job. “I thank my firefighters for the dedica- tion,” he told the crowd. “They’re great out there. They save lives every day and I’m very proud of them.” Chief Douglas believes Pickering’s focus on helping and comforting people, even after the job is done, is a quality that sets its fire department apart from others. He tells them to stay behind with the people to ensure they’re comfortable and he’s happy they oblige. “I couldn’t ask for a better fire service,” he said. “I’m very lucky.” Captain Al Urbas, currently stationed at the Claremont Fire Hall, was awarded a medal for 25 years of service. He finds the job thrilling since there’s something new every day. “You always have to be in the ready mode,” he said. “Anything can happen at any given time.” Aside from battling fires, he believes pre- venting them is an important aspect of his job. Right now, the department is current- ly knocking on doors in Claremont, which was devastated when the Claremont Gen- eral Store burnt down in July, and teaching residents about fire safety and prevention. “It’s all about educating the public,” he said. Although firefighting can be dangerous, he accepts it as part of the job. “That’s what we’re being paid for and that’s what we’re trained to do,” he said. EMERGENCY SERVICES Honouring Pickering’s long-serving heroes SABRINA BYRNES / METROLAND PICKERING -- Fire Chief Bill Douglas was presented an award for 35 years of service at the Fire Service awards presentation night at the Petticoat Creek Community Centre on Sept. 29. AWARD WINNERS 40 years of service: Rex Heath 35 years of service: Bill Douglas 30 years of service: Geoff Nichol- son, Ron Ward 25 years of service: Bruce Comp- ton, Don Vanderlip, John Mairs, Mike Stenzel, Calvin Blake, Al Urbas 20 years of service: Paul Bender, Dominic Browne, Paul Burt, Glen Burton, Dave Collett, Richard Fren- ette, Len Greene, John Hagg, War- ren Johnston, Chris McNown, Greg Palmer, Tony Richard Special recognition of service: Dee Amos & A Metroland Media Group Ltd. Publication Tim Whittaker - Publisher Joanne Burghardt - Editor-in-Chief Mike Johnston - Managing Editor Duncan Fletcher - Director of Advertising Eddie Kolodziejcak - Classiﬁ ed Advertising Manager Abe Fakhourie - Distribution Manager Lillian Hook - Ofﬁ ce Manager Janice O’Neil, Cheryl Haines - Composing Managers News/Sales 905-683-5110 Fax 905-683-7363 Classiﬁ eds 905-683-0707 Distribution 905-683-5117 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax ON L1S 2H5. Publications Mail Sales Agreement Number 40052657 Member: Ontario Press Council, OCNA, CCNA, SNA. All content copyright Editorial Opinions APPRECIATION Quit-smoking blogger says thanks To the editor: Thank you to everyone involved for helping three complete strangers try and improve their health. If it wasn’t for the ad posted on news- durhamregion.com I may never have been as successful as it turned out. Yes, I wanted to quit smoking, but like other times that I have tried, I could not predict the out- come of what may have happened. I know that in the past when I tried quitting, eventual- ly I found my way back to smoking full time. Thank you to Jillian Follert and Mike Johnston for allowing me to participate in the study. To bad everyone who applied couldn’t have been chosen and received the help and support that we received. I cannot put into words the apprecia- tion I have for Jane Ling. This lady is a bulldog and won’t back down from her mission to eradicate smoking. For her to help strangers the way she does and on her own time goes beyond community involvement. Part of my success is due to the fact our story was online and in the paper in Dur- ham Region for the past eight weeks. At one point when I first started taking the Champix and was still smoking I was afraid to be seen with a cigarette. Having thousands of people in the community watching you certainly has an effect on the way you go about your business. I will miss Jillian, Sabrina and Stefanie showing up at my place to follow me around. I think it was Sabrina who said it looked like they were the paparazzi follow- ing me. All three of these young women deserve some kind of bonus in my opin- ion for putting up with me the way they did. One of the biggest lessons I took from all this is if something happens and you slip up, it doesn’t mean you lost, it just means you try again until you are successful. I wish Sherrie and John all the best as I am sure this is a struggle they, like myself, will face for some time. Marven Whidden Clarington HEALTH Debate peanut butter ban, but let’s be civil about it To the editor: Re: Social responsibility part of teaching your child, Linda Fearon letter, Sept. 18. I am shocked by the lack of social responsi- bility demonstrated by Linda Fearon in char- acterizing Allison Campbell as “ignorant, selfish and lazy” for her letter regarding pea- nut product bans in school. Attacking anoth- er person in this way for a well-considered opinion doesn’t demonstrate the kind of tol- erance and understanding one would typi- cally associate with social responsibility. Many doctors, including pediatricians at the Hospital for Sick Children, believe most children with food allergies outgrow them after toddlerhood but that many parents do not bother to have their children regular- ly retested. My son was allergic to eggs at a young age but outgrew it, and I have friends whose children have allergies to fish and to milk products. Are we going to ban these too? The actual percentage of children with life-threatening food allergies is miniscule, yet we behave as if it’s an epidemic. The peanut ban is yet another example of our unwillingness to accept any risk. It is nearly impossible to maintain a com- pletely peanut-free environment given how many food products have trace amounts. It’s important to have this dialogue but also important to maintain a civil tone. Karen Wright Pickering New regional courthouse nearly ready for its grand opening Facility will be big boost for justice in Durham There will finally be order in the court in Durham Region in the spring of 2010 and that’s a good thing for justice in these parts. What has been a 15-year project -- the Durham Region Consolidated Courthouse -- a massive, 450,000-square foot structure located in the heart of downtown Oshawa, will open its doors in March 2010. Located at Mary and Bond streets and employing hundreds of people, the court- house was a job-creation boon during the worst recession we’ve seen since the Great Depression. But its effects will be felt across the region for decades to come. Its key impact will be felt immediate- ly in that its 33 courtrooms will bring the administration of justice under one large roof. Instead of plaintiffs, defendants, law- yers, police officers, jurors and other inter- ested parties having to find their way to one of seven courts spread across Durham Region, they’ll have only one place to go: downtown Oshawa. The new building will have all the latest equipment and will offer state-of-the-art technology to make sure justice is served in a timely and efficient manner. Build- ings that were in ill repair or tucked away in strip malls are hardly the best advertise- ment for our court system. Now, Durham Region can boast that it has the very best and newest building in the province. We’ve waited a long time for this. Then- premier Bob Rae promised a region- al courthouse in Durham back in the mid 1990s and that promise sat in limbo through successive provincial administra- tions until it was finally a certainty when shovels hit the ground several years ago. The new facility should also provide downtown Oshawa businesses, especially those that cater to the lunch crowd, with a bit of a bump. All those workers will need to eat and those who don’t brown-bag it or eat in the courthouse cafeteria will be look- ing for a bite downtown. There are also a few wrinkles to work out, such as making sure that adequate parking is provided for jury pools and staffers who need it, but there is time to sort that out before the building opens and Oshawa has already taken steps by building new park- ing lots. It’s important that justice not only be done but also that justice needs to be seen to be done. With this new courthouse open right in the heart of Durham’s largest city, we can all finally see justice being done for everyone in one central location. e-mail letters to newsroom@durhamregion.com / max. 200 words / letter writers are obliged to back up statements with verifiable facts / please include your full first and last name, city of residence & daytime phone number / letters that do not appear in print may be published @ newsdurhamregion.com *5 4 " % 3 " ( *54"%3"( *5 4 " % 3 " (newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • October 2, 20096 P WE THINK... email responses to newsroom@durhamregion.com newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • October 2, 20097 AP Redfords Insurance Brokers LimitedRedfords Insurance Brokers Limited 1903 Valley Farm Road Pickering ON L1V 1X6 wredford@pbnet.cawredford@pbnet.ca •HOME•AUTO•COMMERCIAL•MOTORCYCLE•LIFE•• HOME • AUTO • COMMERCIAL • MOTORCYCLE • LIFE • 905 831 5244 “What are your neighbours paying for insurance?” Call Redfords Insurance for expert local advice you can trust “Explore your options” Est. 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After a few weeks with few cases of H1N1 reported, six new cases were confirmed in Ontario this week. There’s been a sharp increase in the number of cases of influen- za A in the province and further testing will have to be done to determine if those cases are the H1N1 strain, said Dr. Don Low, head of public health laboratories with the Ontar- io Agency for Health Protection and Promo- tion earlier this week. The recent increase may announce the “second wave” of H1N1, Dr. Low said. So far, there’s no noticeable change in absenteeism at Clarington schools under the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board’s jurisdiction, said chairwoman Diane Lloyd. Local boards are largely following the leads of local health units on advice given and actions to be taken in the face of H1N1. Proper hand-washing is key to the mes- sage being given to students, staff and par- ents, said Ms. Lloyd. The school community is also being told, “if you have a fever, a sore throat, feel like you got hit by a truck -- stay home until the fever and sore throat are gone,” Mr. Joel said, noting the board recognizes some flu symp- toms, like the cough, can linger and it’s not always necessary, at that point, to keep stu- dents home from school. That’s where the proper hand-washing message becomes even more important, he said. Ensuring coughs and sneezes are properly covered is another lesson students are con- sistently receiving, board officials say. Students who need to stay home for extended periods will be helped, Ms. Lloyd said. “We would have to do something to help those students” stay up-to-date on class work, she said. “It would be individual to the student.” Plans to ensure continuity, both from the business end and the education end, should the flu cause vastly increased absenteeism are in place, Mr. Joel said. “Like everybody else, we prepare for the worst, hope for the best,” he said. “Until it rolls through, we don’t know. All of our planning may be useful, or it may all be a tempest in a teapot.” - with files from Torstar news services H1N1 No increase in Durham student absenteeism Like everybody else, we prepare for the worst, hope for the best, Mark Joel. NEWS ADVERTISER 905 683 5110 WE’VE GOT YOUR SIZE Sizes 4-15 Widths AA-EEE PICKERING TOWN CENTRE • UPPER LEVEL • SEARS WING COMFORT FROM ITALY newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • October 2, 200910 AP $899 Includes Delivery *O.A.C. 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Congratulations Cole for being our Carrier of the Week. 8 Salem Rd South Ajax, ON L1S 7T7 * 2001 Audio Video Ajax/Pick. * Bad Boy Ajax/Pick. * Comwave Ajax/Pick. * FM Windows Ajax/Pick. * Home Outfi tters Ajax/Pick. * Little Casears Ajax/Pick. * Michaels Ajax/Pick. * New Homes Ajax/Pick. * News Advertiser Ajax/Pick. * Nutrition House Pick. * Pharma Plus Ajax/Pick. * Sears Ajax/Pick. * Shoppers Drug Mart Ajax/Pick. * Sleep Country Ajax/Pick. * The Brick Ajax/Pick. * Vanaik Furniture Ajax/Pick. * Vandermeer Nurseries Ajax/Pick. Calendar SATURDAY 3 OCTOBER DANCE. For singles and cou- ples at the Tyrone Community Centre, 2716 Concession 7 (go north on Liberty into Tyrone). 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Admission is $8 and includes munchies. For information visit www.Tyroneon- tario.com. MAKE YOUR OWN JACK-O-LAN- TERN. The Oshawa Public Libraries Legends Centre branch, 1661 Harmony Rd. N., hosts this event beginning at 10:30 a.m. For ages 8 to 12. Paper materials supplied to make scary faces. Free registration at any branch. Call 905-579- 6111 for more information. NEWCASTLE LIONS CLUB. Walk for Dog Guides. Newcastle. 8 a.m. B Walk starts at 9 a.m. Walk is 5 or 10 km. Free goody bags for each registered walker and their pet. The Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides is a non- profit organization relying on donations. Dog Guides are free to qualified recipients. CONANT COMPLEX. Day of Fun. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 115 Grassmere Ave., Oshawa. For more information, call 905-723-0036, ext. 241. COPS FOR CANCER. This ninth annual event takes place at the Pickering Town Cen- tre, 1355 Kingston Rd. in Pickering. Both men and women, police officers, EMS, firefighters and community members are participating. The event is pledge-based and helps raise money for cancer research projects. For more informa- tion call 905-430-5770 or visit copsforcancer.ca SUNDAY 4 FALL FAMILY FESTIVAL. Pickering Museum Village Foundation’s annual fundraising event, noon to 4:30 p.m. Live music, children’s activi- ties, raffle, rubber duckie race, pumpkin carv- ing. Admission is free. The Pickering Museum Village is located three kilometres east of Brock Road on Hwy. 7 (west of Westney Road). MONDAY 5 NATURAL FLU PREVENTION INFORMA- TION SESSION. Dr. Yolanda Strzelec ND. Duf- fins Creek Health Centre. 1883 Kingston Rd, Pickering. 7 to 8 p.m. Call to book space. 905- 428-9370. TUESDAY 6 172 AIR CADETS OPEN HOUSE. Bowmanville High School, 49 Liberty St. For those aged 12-19, along with their parents, to learn about the Air Cadet movement and con- sider joining. The Air Cadets are a non-profit youth group, free for those who join. This is a para-military environment. Uniforms are provid- ed free. For more information call Captain J. Bell at 905-259-8070. IMAGINE FILM FESTIVAL. Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences hosts this second annual event. The festival will feature two films, My Mother’s Garden (3 p.m.) and Reign Over Me (7 p.m.). Admission is free. Ontario Shores is located at 700 Gordon St. in Whitby. For more information call Chris Bovie at 905-430-4001 or e-mail communications@ontar ioshores.ca. WEDNESDAY 7 IMAGINE FILM FESTIVAL. Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences hosts this second annual event. The festival will feature two films, The Devil and Daniel Johnston (3 p.m.) and The Soloist (7 p.m.). Admission is free. Ontario Shores is located at 700 Gordon St. in Whitby. For more information call Chris Bovie at 905-430-4001 or e-mail communications@ontar ioshores.ca. OSHAWA/WHITBY OLD TYME FIDDLE CLUB. Heydenshore Pavilion. Water Street. Whitby. 6:45 p.m. All fiddlers, singers, dancers and the general public are welcome. Open mic format. Donation of $3.00 at the door. For more information call 905-728-6646. THURSDAY 8 SAVING MONEY WITH CONSUMER ADVOCATE PAT FORAN. This event takes place at Whitby Central Library, 405 Dundas St. W. from 7 to 9 p.m. Mr. Foran, host of CTV’s Consumer Alert, will share money-saving tips and strategies. He’ll also discuss highlights from his book, The Smart Canadian’s Guide to Sav- ing Money: Pat Foran is On Your Side, Helping You to Stop Wasting Money, Start Saving It and Build Your Wealth. To register call 905-668-6531, ext. 2010. TUESDAY 13 GENERAL MEETING. The Newcastle Village and District Historical Society hosts this event at 7 p.m. at Newcastle Town Hall. Public is wel- come. There will be movie and a guest speak- er from the Ontario Historical Society. For more information contact Beverly Jeeves at 905-987- 5180 or e-mail info.nvdhs@bellent.ca. Email your community calendar notices to Tim Kelly, tkelly@durhamregion.com. newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • October 2, 200912 AP Breastfeeding Saves Lives Protecting Infant Health Everyday and in Emergencies HEALTH DEPARTMENT Durham Health Connection Line 1-800-841-2729 www.durham.ca 24/7 LOCAL BREAKING NEWS, SPORTS, PHOTOS, VIDEO AND WEATHER: ALL DAY, EVERY DAY WHEN YOU WANT IT. >>newsdurhamregion.com Barbecue to raise money for hospital equipment AJAX -- To welcome the fall season while helping the Ajax-Pickering hospital, a local security company is hosting a community family barbecue this weekend. Argosy Securities Inc. wants to pur- chase pulse oximeters for Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering and is inviting the public to enjoy food, games, draws and even win some prizes to help reach its goal. The acute-care equipment takes the patient’s oxygen saturation level and pulse and can be used in many depart- ments. The barbecue will take place on Satur- day, Oct. 3 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. behind Argosy Securities, 66 Church St. S., Ajax. Hamburgers or hot dogs and a drink will cost $2 and 100 per cent of the proceeds will go to the Ajax-Pickering hospital. For more information: CALL 905-426-8268 COMMUNITY Family fun in Ajax for a cause newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • October 2, 200913 P The food bank had to cut out the fresh food for clients in order to keep its doors open. However, Ms. Coulter said she’s confident it will be able to start offering milk again within the next couple of weeks. “It won’t be eggs yet and it won’t be fruit and vegetables, but it’s a start,” she said. One of the original food bank members, Esther Lucas, said the food bank started during a downturn in the economy and it was meant only as a temporary fix. “The need is definitely still there,” she said. Volunteer Steve Manning has been putting his time in twice a week at the food bank for six or seven years, and finds the clientele is grow- ing. “Before you know it, a person can need the food bank when two weeks ago, they didn’t.” Mr. Manning understands the tough economic times people are facing, whether food bank clients or not, and suggested ways to help even if they can’t afford to donate personally. He suggested: talking to local councillors to see if any- thing more can be done; going to neighbours and hosting a local food drive; asking employers if they can help in any way, or start up a drive at work; and if one runs a business, talk- ing to suppliers to see if they can somehow donate. “Anyone who wants to donate, we sure appreciate it, especial- ly for the kids,” said volunteer Jan Laughlin. Items needed include canned pasta sauce, stew, cookies, crackers, cereal, coffee, tea, green vegetables, kids snacks, canned fruit and flour. The food bank also accepts pet food and litter for the clients’ pets. ST. PAUL’S from page 1 FAST FACTS Ways to donate * Organize a food drive where you work or volunteer, then call the food bank to make delivery arrangements. (Delivery is possible Tuesday and Friday mornings from 9 a.m. to noon). * Shop at Price Chopper, Metro and Allan’s Independent in Pickering and Loblaws and Sobeys in Ajax and drop off food in one of the bins at the front of each store * Drop off food at a Pickering fire hall * Make a financial donation to St. Paul’s-on- the-Hill Community Food Bank by mailing to: 882 Kingston Rd., Pickering, ON, L1V 1A8 * Donate food or funds to the food bank directly at 1537 Pickering Pkwy. COMMUNITY St. Paul’s needs Thanksgiving donations SABRINA BYRNES / METROLAND PICKERING -- Volunteer Annette Wall sorted food at the St. Paul’s On The Hill Community Food Bank on Sept. 25. Run for the Cure kicks off Oct. 4 BY PARVANEH PESSIAN ppessian@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- After a dozen years of living as a breast cancer survivor, Nancy Anderson says she can’t wait to embark on the next Run for the Cure. The Oshawa resident has been participating in the annu- al event for the past seven years, along with 25 of her most devoted supporters who follow her lead under the team name, Nana are we there yet? “It has a double meaning because my grandkids were always sitting in the backseat of the car asking, ‘Are we there yet?’ over and over and at the same time, it’s also about the cure,” she says, dropping her voice to a hushed whisper. “It’s all about raising that awareness because we still have a long way to go to find a cure.” To celebrate Think Pink week in Durham Region, about 75 breast cancer survivors of all ages donned their pink attire and gathered near Heydenshore Pavilion on Water Street in Whitby Sept. 14 to form a human ribbon. The event was held to promote next month’s Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure, which is the largest single-day fundraising event in Canada with more than 50 run sites across the country. “Just the fact that all these ladies are out here in pink show- ing that they have survived at every age is wonderful,” said co- director for the Durham run, Gerrie Wonnacott, as she gen- tly caressed the stem of a pink rose and watched the crowd assemble. “Some of them are still in treatment but they’re here with us, too, so they get to meet some people are out there with 10 or 15 years of surviving, which is good for the newly diagnosed.” A role model for many of the women there was Carole Keys, a Whitby resident who has endured seven cancer diagnoses, including three bouts with breast cancer, but recently cele- brated her 60th birthday with a clean bill of health. “It’s really invigorating to see all the women come out who have met with a lot of challenges and are still spreading aware- ness about this run because it’s really important that their daughters, sisters, aunts and so on don’t have to go through what they went through,” she said. This will be the 10th year the run has been held in Durham, with organizers hoping to see upwards of 6,000 people partic- ipating to contribute to the $3.7 million already raised toward breast cancer research, education and treatment. Diagnosed with the disease three years ago but currently cancer-free, Ajax resident Michelle Macneil, 37, agreed the run’s ability to bring survivors together truly helps the heal- ing process. “I find it quite empowering because you think you’ve gone through something tough and then you hear a story about somebody who’s gone through it seven times so it’s really inspirational and drives you to want to help others.” Participants can walk or run the one- or five-kilometre route Sunday, Oct. 4 at Lakeview Park in Oshawa. For more information: CALL 905-436-RFTC (7382) EMAIL Vol_DurhamRegion@cbcfrun.org VISIT www.cbcf.org FUNDRAISER Durham survivors ‘think pink’ to raise cancer awareness SABRINA BYRNES / METROLAND WHITBY -- Breast cancer survivors Erin Hartley and Lesia Lapointe chatted at the recent Breast Cancer Survivor event, Think Pink For Breast Cancer Awareness. newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • October 2, 200914 AP B`OQYg]c`^VgaWQOZOQbWdWbgT]`"eSSYaPSbeSS\ =Qb]PS`abO\R2SQS[PS`"bVb]eW\U`SOb^`WhSa ;O^ZS:SOT@O^b]`BWQYSba2W\\S`T]`4]c`=aVOeO5S\S`OZa 4O[WZg>OaaSaAV]e>OaaSa@SQ1S\b`S;S[PS`aVW^a 5]ZT>OaaSaA^]`bW\U5]]Ra 5WTb1S`bWËQObSa AQV]]ZeWbVbVSU`SObSab ^O`bWQW^ObW]\eW\aOQOaV^`WhS www.bridalshowcase.ca WELCOME WAGON Bridal Showcase Sunday, October 4, 2009 Carruthers Creek Golf Club Doors Open at 1 p.m. To register call 1-866-873-9945 www.welcomewagon.ca Showcase features: Industry Experts with advice & information • Display • Demos • Door Prizes • Fashion Shows • Gift Bags & More Joining fee waived at Curves with gift card, monetary donation to less fortunate on Oct. 7 and 8 PICKERING -- Pickering West Curves wants to help local fam- ilies in need enjoy a tasty turkey dinner this Thanksgiving while helping prospective members get fit. The fitness centre has part- nered with Altona Forest Pub- lic School students in Pickering with a mission to give 25 tur- keys to families who otherwise wouldn’t have one at Thanks- giving. Altona Forest has anonymous- ly identified 25 families who could use the help this Thanks- giving and will ensure they get their turkey in time for the holi- day. The event, entitled Give a Gob- ble, will take place on Wednes- day, Oct. 7 and Thursday, Oct. 8. Pickering West Curves will waive the initial service fee (normally $199) for any new member who takes in either a $20 gift card from a local gro- cery store or a $30 cash contri- bution. Pickering West Curves is at 300 Kingston Rd. For more information or to participate: CALL 905-509-5578 COMMUNITY Give a Gobble at Pickering fitness centre NEWS ADVERTISER 905 683 5110 905-619-3619 647-407-1918 newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • October 2, 200915 We Speak Your Language.... 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BONUS BALLOTS AP AP About one-third of Durham high schoolers using contraband cigarettes DURHAM -- About one-third of high school smokers in Durham Region are lighting up contraband cigarettes. That’s the result of a study commissioned by the National Coalition Against Contra- band Tobacco, a group fully funded by the Canadian Convenience Store Association. Discarded cigarette butts were collected at 11 high schools in Durham and 34 per cent were found to be contraband, cigarettes that are manufactured illegally, said coalition spokesman Gary Grant during a press con- ference in Oshawa Wednesday. “The prob- lem is on the rise. More kids are choosing to smoke contraband cigarettes and more of them,” he said. The coalition wants smoking to be illegal for anyone under 19, similar to drinking. “Make possession illegal for people under 19,” Mr. Grant said. “I’m angry and dismayed kids have such easy access to cigarettes, sold by criminals. “Many people don’t think buying contra- band cigarettes is illegal, but it is,” said Mr. Grant, a former Toronto police officer. Buying illegal butts isn’t a victimless crime, he said, because the proceeds “line the pock- ets of criminals.” Additionally, “kids learn it’s OK to break the law. They are dealing with criminals.” Easy access to illegal cigarettes has also pushed up teen smoking rates, he said. “Kids smoke contraband cigarettes and they smoke more of them.” Testing of illegal butts showed such things as insect eggs, dead bugs, mould and human feces, he noted. In addition to offering butts, those sell- ing them also offer drugs, liquor and weap- ons, he said. “Parents have to become more aware of the seriousness of the problem.” The sale of illegal tobacco is hurting “hard- working store owners,” Mr. Grant said. A carton of cigarettes bought at a store will cost about $80, while a contraband carton would cost between $20 and $30, he said. REGION Group wants to stop sale of illegal butts newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • October 2, 200916 P EXPROPRIATIONS ACT, R.S.O. 1990, c. E.26 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL TO EXPROPRIATE LAND LEGAL DEPARTMENT PUBLIC NOTICE Durham Region Legal Department 605 Rossland Road East,Whitby, Ontario, L1N 6A3 Telephone (905) 668-7711 or 1-800-372-1102 www.region.durham.on.ca IN THE MATTER OF Applications by The Regional Municipality of Durham for approval to expropriate land, being: Part of Lot 32, Concession 1, designated as Part 1 on Plan 40R-25894, in the City of Pickering, in the Regional Municipality of Durham; Part of Lot 33, Concession 1, designated as Parts 2, 3, and 4 on Plan 40R-25823, in the City of Pickering, in the Regional Municipality of Durham; Part of Lot 9 on Plan 432, designated as Part 6 on Plan 40R-25823, in the City of Pickering, in the Regional Municipality of Durham; Part of Lot 8 on Plan 423, designated as Part 7 on Plan 40R-25823, in the City of Pickering, in the Regional Municipality of Durham; Part of Lot 7 on Plan 423 designated as Part 8 on Plan 40R-25823, in the City of Pickering, in the Regional Municipality of Durham; Part of Lot 6 on Plan 423 designated as Part 9 on Plan 40R-25823, in the City of Pickering, in the Regional Municipality of Durham, for the purposes of the reconstruction of Altona Road (Regional Road No. 27), in the City of Pickering, in the Regional Municipality of Durham. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Applications have been made for approval to expropriate all estate, right, title and interest in the land described as follows: Part of Lot 32, Concession 1, designated as Part 1 on Plan 40R-25894, in the City of Pickering, in the Regional Municipality of Durham; Part of Lot 33, Concession 1, designated as Parts 2, 3, and 4 on Plan 40R-25823, in the City of Pickering, in the Regional Municipality of Durham; Part of Lot 9 on Plan 432, designated as Part 6 on Plan 40R-25823, in the City of Pickering, in the Regional Municipality of Durham; Part of Lot 8 on Plan 423, designated as Part 7 on Plan 40R-25823, in the City of Pickering, in the Regional Municipality of Durham; Part of Lot 7 on Plan 423 designated as Part 8 on Plan 40R-25823, in the City of Pickering, in the Regional Municipality of Durham; Part of Lot 6 on Plan 423 designated as Part 9 on Plan 40R-25823, in the City of Pickering, in the Regional Municipality of Durham, for and during the construction and reconstruction activities in connection with reconstruction of Altona Road (Regional Road No. 27) and related works and undertakings. Copies of Plan 40R-25894 and Plan 40R-25823 may be seen in the Ofﬁ ce of the Regional Clerk, at 605 Rossland Road East, Whitby, Ontario. Any owner of lands in respect of which notice is given who desires an inquiry into whether the taking of such land is fair, sound and reasonably necessary in the achievement of the objectives of the expropriating authority shall so notify the approval authority in writing, (a) in the case of a registered owner, served personally or by registered mail within thirty (30) days after he is served with the notice, or, when he is served by publication, within thirty (30) days after the fi rst publication of the notice; (b) in the case of an owner who is not a registered owner, within thirty (30) days after the fi rst publication of the notice. The approving authority is: The Council of The Regional Municipality Of Durham 605 Rossland Road East Whitby, Ontario L1N 6A3 The expropriating authority is: The Regional Municipality of Durham THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF DURHAM PER: “P.M. Madill” P.M MADILL, REGIONAL CLERK School to handle its own accounts payable, receivable BY CRYSTAL CRIMI ccrimi@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- Mixing its money with Durham Col- lege is still causing some problems for Durham’s university, according to an audit report. A report by the University of Ontario Institute of Technology’s external auditor, KPMG, lists some of the challenges the school’s inter-institutional arrangements are causing for financial reporting, prompting the school to move more toward work- ing on its own. Durham College and UOIT share a campus in Oshawa. “It’s our plan over the next coming months to move more into operating our own shop,” said Tom Austin, the UOIT’s vice-president of finance and chief financial officer at the school’s September board of governors meeting. The school plans to be taking care of its own accounts payable and receivable for 2010, which will actually be cheaper for it, he added. When it comes to shared services between the college and university, it makes no difference to him which school oversees tasks such as cleaning the floors, but there are some things the UOIT has to handle on its own, Mr. Austin said in an interview following the meeting. As the university matures, it’ll break off even more from the college, he said, adding their populations are equal in size now. “It’s kind of time to go off on your own,” he added. According to KPMG’s 2009 management letter, formal inter-institutional agreements related to pro- cesses between UOIT and Durham College are not currently available, creating operational difficulties and accounting challenges. “The lack of clear, concise documentation which describes the process, the individuals involved, and the costs associated with the services has created issues in accounting for the transactions through- out the course of the fiscal year for both institu- tions,” states KPMG’s management letter observa- tions. Several examples were provided of the challeng- es created, such as accounting for the collaborative nursing program, said the report. Problems were also observed with the way a sepa- rate fund for some shared services is split between the college and university in a time-consuming pro- cess at year’s end; it also has no documentation to describe the allocation methodology or agreement of the key variables. There are also other allocations between the two institutions which aren’t docu- mented and were in dispute at the end of the 2009 fiscal year. The audit company has recommended the UOIT put a plan in place to agree on and document the transactions in the current fiscal year. The board approved its 2008-2009 audited finan- cial statements and received the audit management letter. 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Home is in move-in condition with neutral decor. Large kitchen has B/I dishwasher, ceramic fl oors and breakfast area. Main fl oor family rm. has wood burning fi replace & walkout to fenced yard. There is also main fl oor laundry with garage access. Potential for basement apartment with professionally installed separate entrance. Master bedroom has a 4 pc. ensuite and W/I closet. All bedrooms have rich hardwood fl oors. MLS #E1704357. SUN., OCT. 4, 2-4 P.M. 1538 SOMERGROVE CRES., PICKERING MIKE HOGAN Sales Representative 905-649-3900 1-888-649-3909 Wenda Allen Ltd. Brokerage$339,649 newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • October 2, 200921 AP Mike Ruta Entertainment Editor mruta@durhamregion.com newsdurhamregion.comEntertainment ART EXHIBIT Joan Bontje show and sale in Ajax Meet the artist on Oct. 3 at the library AJAX -- See for yourself what inspires Joan Bontje. The watercolour artist is showing and selling her work from Oct. 3 to 28 in the Rotary Room of the Ajax Public Library. “I enjoy walking along the lakeshore near my home studio, seeing the beauty of the endless blue sky touching the waters of Lake Ontario,” she states on her website, joanbontje.ca. “Tall trees wave and seem to speak to me as I walk in soli- tude, returning to paint afresh.” You can meet the artist at a reception for her show on Oct. 3 from 1 to 4:30 p.m. The library is at 55 Harwood Ave. S. (at Achilles Road, just south of Hwy. 401). ART EXHIBIT Off the beaten path with Kevin Joyce Ajax artist showing work in Port Perry BY MIKE RUTA mruta@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- For most people, heading to the cottage means get- ting there as quickly as possible. But Kevin Joyce often prolongs the trip. The Ajax artist will take different routes to his Bracebridge getaway, driving down back roads he’s never been on, seeking out old buildings and other interesting stuff. He’s showing his works in pen and ink, watercolour, oil, acrylic and graphite at the Kent Farndale Gallery from Oct. 3 to 29. “One piece I found was an old truck, a 1947 Ford van, in Brace- bridge,” Joyce says. “It was real- ly neat. On the side of the truck is painted, No-See-um Lodge in Muskoka. Nobody’s heard of the lodge. I don’t know if it was a joke or a resort that closed down.” He spoke with the property owner and learned the truck had been sit- ting there for upwards of 40 years. It’s the kind of unusual, out-of- the-way thing that Joyce enjoys capturing in his art. He made two drawings of the truck from photo- graphs and says he’ll likely return to it for a third, perhaps at a differ- ent time of year, so he can look at it from a different angle. A part of his motivation is draw- ing things that probably won’t be here much longer. One spring day, travelling down a side road near Bracebridge, he came across an old build- ing “half boarded up and ready to fall down.” Joyce drew it and dis- played the work, noticing a woman who couldn’t take her eyes off of it. Finally, she asked him where it was and he told her. “I know; I own the property,” she replied. “I hope I’m not in trouble for tres- passing,” Joyce ventured. “No, I’ve often said to my hus- band, somebody should capture the building before it’s gone,” she said. Two years later, during a storm, a tree fell on the building and it was demolished for its lumber. As you might have guessed, Joyce doesn’t just paint or draw a subject. He learns about its history. “If you don’t have an interest in the subject matter, I don’t think your best work comes out,” he says. Joyce says his graphite and some of his watercolour pieces are very detailed, the former sometimes tak- ing up to four months to complete. He tends to be “looser” in terms of his style when working with acryl- ic and oil. Showing his work in the different media, he says it makes for a sometimes baffling juxtaposi- tion for the viewer. “People can’t believe the paint- ings are done by the same person,” Joyce says. He’s been an artist for most of his life, counting among his major influences Ken Danby and Paul Calle. At 16 years old, he won first place in graphite drawing at the Canadian National Exhibition. For almost 20 years, he did no work fol- lowing the death of his brother, but returned to art in 2006. He was cho- sen to show and sell his work at the McMichael art gallery’s autumn art sale in 2008. He has lived in Ajax for 22 years. You can meet Joyce at the artist’s reception for his show and sale, The Back Roads of Ontario, on Oct. 3 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the gallery. He will also be working on a graphite drawing so people can check out his technique. PHOTO BY WALTER PASSARELLA AJAX -- Artist Kevin Joyce worked on a graphite drawing at his home on Sept. 28. The Ajax artist is showing his work at the Kent Farndale Gallery in Port Perry from Oct. 3 to the 29. MOVIES A Chorus Line: its history on film Smash musical’s roots explored AJAX -- Go behind the curtain and learn all about A Chorus Line, one of Broadway’s biggest hits, on Oct. 7. The Ajax Film Circuit presents Every Little Step, which documents the history of the award-winning musical from concept to its honoured position as the longest-running Broadway musi- cal of its era. Show time is 7 p.m. Tickets are $7.50 at the door or $7 in advance, available at the Main and McLean branches of the Ajax Public Library. Circuit films are screened at the Cineplex Odeon Ajax, 248 Kingston Rd. E. (at Salem Road). No circuit membership is required. For more information, call 905-683- 1843. FALL FESTIVAL FUN Will you be a lucky duck this weekend? Rubber Duckie Race Oct. 4 at Pickering Museum Village PICKERING -- It’s virtual- ly impossible to predict these things but a large flock of yellow ducks is sure to float down Duf- fins Creek on Oct. 4 Part of the Fall Family Festi- val, the Pickering Museum Vil- lage’s 3rd Annual Rubber Duck- ie Race is set for 3 p.m. The race supports the village foundation’s work and chairman Pat Dunnill in a press release notes “the exte- rior restoration on the Brougham Central Hotel is almost complet- ed and we know visitors to the Oct. 4 event will be surprised.” You can adopt a duck for $5 each or $10 for three. The winner receives $1,000, second prize is $500 and third is $250. Race tickets are on sale at the Pickering Town Centre, guest services kiosk, 1355 Kingston Rd. You must be an Ontario resident 18 years of age or older to buy a ticket. Pickering Museum Village is in Greenwood, three kilometres east of Brock Road and just west of Westney Road, just south of Hwy. 7. JURIED ART SHOW Enter Clarington juried art show CLARINGTON -- The Visual Arts Centre of Clarington is calling for entries for its annual juried exhibition. The show starts on Oct. 24 and runs until Nov. 15 at the centre, 143 Simpson Ave. in Bowmanville. Artists may enter two works and entries must be delivered to the VAC by Oct. 14 at 5 p.m. The entry fee is $11 for VAC mem- bers and $22 for non-members. To learn more about membership or to download the entry form, visit www.vac.ca or call 905-623-5831. About the event: DATE Oct. 3 to 29 (artist’s reception Oct. 3, 1 to 4 p.m.) ADDRESS 231 Water St., Port Perry Rediscovering Norma Beecroft BY MIKE RUTA mruta@durhamregion.com CLARINGTON -- Norma Beecroft isn’t sorry she’s been discovered by her community. It’s ironic, given that she’s a Durham native, a composer who has been known around the world for being on the cutting edge of classical music. But, to the world, she went away, became silent years ago. “Everything is sort of timing in life, and if I hadn’t met Jane Eccles, I probably wouldn’t be back writing music,” Beecroft said. Saturday’s tribute to the Orono resident at the Visual Arts Centre of Clarington was a rediscovery of the woman and her music, starring Beecroft herself. It was sparked by Eccles, a visual artist and VAC board member who one day went to purchase some of Beecroft’s product (Nor- ma’s Edible Flowers in Orono). Looking at the art hanging on Beecroft’s walls and experiencing her sophistication, she real- ized she was in the company of a unique person, “a cherished composer.” Eccles said she considered it “a moral responsibility” to somehow celebrate the woman, especially since she was virtually unknown by local residents. “That’s what bothered me more than any- thing,” Eccles said. “This woman’s mind travels worldwide and she’s amongst us. In other countries they celebrate these people who have wisdom in their discipline.” A year later, Norma Beecroft -- Her Life in Music, did just that. The composer was feted with champagne and cake by family, friends and colleagues at the VAC. Most importantly, there was music. Beecroft wasn’t a passive recipient of the honour but put the musical program together, framing it with her first musical inspiration, Claude Debussy. Nova Scotia native Robert Aitken, considered Canada’s greatest flutist, and Erica Goodman, one of the world’s finest solo harpists, performed. Composer Bruce Mather was there for the debut of his For Norma. Beecroft, who introduced each piece, spoke of discovering Debussy as a child and of her “life-long love affair with technolo- gy.” Beecroft’s resume includes work at the CBC, including stints as a producer and the national program organizer for radio. Her documentary, The Computer in Music, won an award for excellence in FM broadcasting. With Aitken, she co-founded New Music Concerts in 1971. After the program, Beecroft in an interview revealed that her energy for composing had been sapped after 15 years as a caregiver for her husband, Dr. Ronald Turner, who had multiple strokes and died in 2005. She is currently working on a piece com- missioned by the Ontario Philharmonic. Capriccio Canadese will have its world pre- miere at the philharmonic’s Jan. 29 concert at the P.C. Ho Theatre in Scarborough. Apparently, Beecroft’s composing days aren’t over. “If somebody wants to play my music, I’ll write music,” she said. For more information on Norma Beecroft, visit www.themusiccentre.ca. newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • October 2, 200922 AP INCOME TAX COURSE CURRICULUM – During the 12-week course, students study the basics of income tax preparation including current laws, theory and application. 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Early registration will ensure your place in the school. SPECIAL EVENTS Durham composer honoured in Clarington A weekend of sculpture and sculptors in Ajax, Pickering DURHAM -- Those who appreciate sculp- ture, can meet two masters of the medium in Ajax and Pickering this weekend. Passmore Mashaya, a Shona sculptor from Zimbabwe, will be demonstrating his technique on Sunday, Oct. 4 from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Cultural Expressions art gallery at 62 Old Kingston Rd. in Ajax. In Pickering, Dorsey James’s Home Place is a must-see for visitors to the communi- ty and residents can see it any time in Alex Robertson Park on Sandy Beach Road. But on Saturday, Oct. 3 at 1 p.m., James is lead- ing a walk and talk at Home Place. James’s tour is a part of the Durham West Arts Centre’s Durham West Studio Tour, Oct. 3 and 4. See who’s taking part in the tour and get a brochure and map at www.durhamwest- studiotour.ca. Andrew Hamilton is shining proof that one can fail at high school art and still go on to become a renowned professional art- ist, professor and curator. It wasn’t for lack of talent that his teacher failed him; it was his resistance to completing projects that Hamilton found woefully unchallenging that led to his failing grades. And needing a challenge is a major facet of Andrew’s per- sonality. Arriving in Canada from Scotland in 1971 at age 7 and facing the culture shock of suburban Mississauga was an early forma- tive test. He quickly and consciously aban- doned his thick accent so as to fit in with his schoolmates and happily adapted to the wide open play spaces of his adopted coun- try. And he naturally fell into sketching with a pencil as an early preoccupation -- inspired by the doodles of his mother who, he much later found out, had attended art school in Glasgow, a pioneer for her gender at that time. However, after high school, and in an all too familiar scenario for artists, Hamilton decided to find a financially viable career and trained and began working as a regis- tered nurse, eventually turning it into a self- employed business. Soon finding the work unchallenging, he took a year off and lis- tened to his inner voice on a beach in Vic- toria, then applied to and was accepted at the Ontario College of Art and Design. He found a teacher there, Chinkok Tan, who helped him “turn his seeing brain on.” And after OCAD, he hasn’t looked back, embarking on a sterling career as an “en plein air” (painting on location) artist in a wide variety of media, an art professor at various Ontario community colleges and a plein air workshop instructor. Although he now lives in Toronto’s east end, he has taught and worked in Durham Region and paints extensively here. He is currently the executive director of the Durham West Arts Centre and the driving force behind the upcoming Durham West Studio Tour (Oct. 3 and 4): an opportunity for the public to see the works of 22 artists and craftspeople -- including Hamilton -- at 17 locations in Ajax, Pickering and north (go to www.dur- hamweststudiotour.ca). Hamilton “draws” heart-enriching paint- ings in direct splashes of vivid colours, much reminiscent of his Group of Seven heroes. See his work and find contact infor- mation at www.andrewhamilton.com. Allan O’Marra is a professional artist living and working in Ajax. For contact information go to www.allanomarra.com newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • October 2, 2009CALL ROSE 1-866-550-5462 CHILDCARE AVAILABLE www.durhamLINC.caTHEDURHAMCATHOLICDISTRICTSCHOOLBOARDCOMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL DURHAM Funded by: LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION FOR NEWCOMERS TO CANADA Call 905-428-1212 to register for any of the above programs or for more information. October 15, 2009, 6:30 - 8:30 Gay Straight Alliance Night! A free and fun social event for GSAs at high schools and their friends and allies, across Durham Region. Finally a chance to get together to network share ideas and have some fun! Everyone is welcome! Location: Pickering Public Library, Main Branch October 20, 2009, 5:30 - 7:30 A Forum for New Canadian Young Parents! New Canadian young parents 26 years of age and under are invited to share their ideas about their needs! Free, fun and food is provided. Location: The Youth Centre October 22 - November 19, 2009, 5:30 - 7:30 “It’s All About Me!!” An inspiriational free 5 week group self-esteem program for girls ages 13-17 years that will help you tap into your inner “Super Star!”. Fun and interactive! Crafts and snacks! Location: The Youth Centre 23 AP Andrew Hamilton, plein air artist extraordinaire Allan’s Artists PHOTO BY ALLAN O’MARRA DURHAM -- Andrew Hamilton, executive director of the Durham West Arts Centre, is among the artists and craftspeople showing their works on the Durham West Studio Tour, Oct. 3 and 4. For information, visit www.durhamweststudiotour.ca. newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • October 2, 200924 AP Sports Brad Kelly Sports Editor bkelly@durhamregion.com newsdurhamregion.com SAILING A master in his craft Ray Davies finishes fourth at World Masters Sailing Championship BY BRAD KELLY bkelly@durhamregion.com AJAX -- It didn’t take long for the compet- itive juices to start flowing again for Ray Davies. In fact, it took just two competitions. The competitive sailor from Ajax, who fin- ished seventh at the Olympic Trials back in 1996, jumped back into a boat this year to compete at the World Masters Sailing Championships in Halifax, Nova Scotia. He finished fourth overall out of a field of 40, and top Canadian, in the 35-44 Laser class, a mere two points out of third. “I was looking for a top 10 just based on some of my experience and it was a good target. After the first day I was sixth, so I hit my target,” he said of his foray back onto the water after just one pre-event competition where he finished as the top Master. “As the regatta wore on, I felt more and more com- fortable. “I was quite pleased with the result.” The regatta was held from Aug. 28 to Sept. 5, with sailors scheduled to take to the water for six days in a row, with two races planned each day. The only day the weather didn’t cooperate was the final day, when a lack of wind kept everyone on the shore, reducing the number of races to 10. With each of the 10 races taking just over an hour to complete, it was a gruelling week. “You feel it,” admitted Davies. “The first day the adrenaline is there because of the spirit of the competition and your body doesn’t hurt as much. By the third day, your body is starting to feel it. “By the end of the event, I don’t think any- body was complaining too much.” Davies has been sailing since the age of 11, starting with a junior club at Frenchman’s Bay and progressing to the Royal Canadian Yacht Club in Toronto at the age of 14 for his formal training. He was a quick study, win- ning titles in the U16 and U18 divisions as well as the Canadian Youth Championships for two years. A national team member for 10 years in both the Laser and Finn class- es, he joined his brother, Rod, who was also an international sailor, at the Olympic Tri- als in 1996. While Davies didn’t advance to the Olympic Games, his brother represent- ed Canada in Atlanta. Two years later, he was out of the sport. “Just this year I decided I wanted to get back into it,” he said. “Now that I’m over 35, I was eligible to race (in World Masters) in Halifax, so I decided I would go give it a whirl.” He enjoyed the competition and atmo- sphere, noting there was good sportsman- ship among the competitors, and while it was serious during the races, it was friendly after. Davies expressed an interest in competing again next year in England but noted that without the funding that used to be includ- ed during his days on the national team, there’s isn’t much out there when compet- ing for the spirit of the sport. BASKETBALL Ajax league holds registration AJAX -- The Ajax Men’s Basketball Association is holding registration and tryouts for players on Wednesday, Oct. 14 and Wednesday, Oct. 21 at Ajax High School on Bayly St., just east of Harwood, in Ajax. The league is restricted to players 45 years and older. Players with last names starting from A-L are asked to be at the gym between 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. Players with last names M-Z should attend between 8 p.m. and 9 p.m. Scrim- mages will be held on both nights and a draft held following the Oct. 21 session. The registration fee is $200 payable on Oct. 14, along with the league appli- cation. Interested players should contact Pat Roach at coachroach14@hotmail. com or 905-427-3183 for information. FOOTBALL St. Mary, Pickering get honourable mention in rankings COURTICE -- The Holy Trinity Titans have been given due respect following their big senior football win over the Pickering Trojans last week. In the most recent Toronto Star GTA football rankings, the Courtice school sits in sixth place, the only LOSSA team in the top 10. Defending LOSSA champion Don- ald A. Wilson of Whitby dropped from No. 8 to the honourable mention list after losing its opener to St. Mary. St. Mary and Pickering High are also honourable mentions. PHOTO BY CAPPIZANO.COM AJAX -- Ray Davies manoeuvred his boat at the World Masters Sailing Championships in Halifax, Nova Scotia from Aug. 28 to Sept. 5. He finished fourth overall, and top Canadian, in the Laser Class. HOCKEY Pickering Panthers earn first win PICKERING -- The Pickering Pan- thers are finally in the win column. After opening the Central Canadian Hockey League without a win in eight outings, despite a pair of overtime loss- es, the Panthers registered a convincing 8-3 victory over Orangeville on Wednes- day night at the Pickering Recreation Complex. Mike Shirley led the way with two goals and two assists, while Justin Mac- Donald and Tyler von Engelbrechten had a goal and three assists each for the Panthers, who led 2-1 after the first period and 5-3 through two. Pickering will look to make it two in a row tonight when they visit Wellington. Sunday, they are home to Bowmanville at 6:30 p.m. newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • October 2, 200925 AP ID# 194161 $529,000 55 Anstead Cres. Ajax 905-683-6369 OPEN HOUSE SAT/SUN 1-4 ID# 194168 $339,999 1355 Altona Rd Pickering 905-509-0977 ID# 194167 $469,900 20 Honeybourne Cres. Markham 647-290-5543 ID# 194162 $309,000 1574 Rorison St. Oshawa 905-999-2719 ID# 194153 $398,000 1 Quaintance Ave. Ajax 905-239-0384 ID# 194151 $389,000 162 Darren Ave. Whitby 905-666-5340 Carruther’s Creek Golf and Country Club 650 Lake Ridge Road South, Ajax (905) 426-GOLF (4653) www.carrutherscreekgolf.ca *Some conditions may apply. See pro-shop for further details **All above Pricing is subject to applicable taxes. Limited Time off er on 2010 Golf MembershipsLimited Time off er on 2010 Golf Memberships Buy a 2010 Lake Breeze Golf Membership Before October 17th and receive the 2009 Membership rates and • Couples Monday to Friday (Weekends after 12 noon only)$1,545.00 • 7 Day Limited (Weekends after 12 noon only)$945.00 • Seniors Monday to Friday $745.00 Lake Breeze (RCGA Slope Rating - 136, RCGA Course Rating - 73.8) Membership Rates: Membership Rates: • Couples Unlimited $845.00 • 7 Day Unlimited $445.00 • Seniors Monday to Friday $349.00 • Junior Monday to Friday (Weekends after 12 noon only)$249.00 Buy today & P l a y for Free for th e r e s t of 2009 FREE Golf Cart Priviledges* in 2010. Erin Cameron and Brittney Sullivan get rare opportunity AJAX -- Ajax residents Erin Cameron and Brittney Sul- livan got a taste of interna- tional hockey against Team China, which will represent the country at the Winter Olympics. The Ajax duo, playing for the Markham-Stouffville Junior Stars women’s hock- ey team, had the opportu- nity to play Team China, ranked 7th in the world, in an exhibition game. Team China is training in Canada for the upcoming Olympics and is playing several games against women’s Ontario university teams and Pro- vincial Women’s Hockey League teams. Team China will face the likes of Team Canada and Team USA in the upcoming winter Olym- pics. Markham-Stouffville was beating Team China at the end of the first period 3-2 with Cameron, who plays centre, setting up two of the goals. Sullivan, who plays defence, provided strong defensive play to help keep Team China from scoring. “I never would have believed we would be beat- ing Team China at the end of the first period,” remarked head coach Leon Desrocher. Early in the second period, Cameron scored Markham- Stouffville’s fourth goal, sur- prising Team China which found itself down 4-2. How- ever, by the end of the sec- ond, Team China rebound- ed and tied the score up 4- 4. Although Markham- Stouffville had many scor- ing opportunities in the third period, the fact that this was its sixth game in HOCKEY Ajax duo play international hockey against Team China three days, “left no gas in the tank” said Desrocher. The well-disciplined Team China prevailed and scored two goals to win the game 6-4. Cameron and Sullivan, both Grade 12 students, are in their first year on the Markham-Stouffville Junior Stars. Cameron goes to Ajax High School and Sullivan to Pickering High School. They both play on their respec- tive varsity ice hockey and field hockey teams as rivals. “I hope to play hockey at the university level as well as study science there,” says Cameron, who has already been receiving offers. SUBMITTED PHOTO AJAX -- Erin Cameron broke in for a scoring chance in an exhibition game against China. Cameron, and teammate Brittney Sullivan, both of Ajax, are mem- bers of the Markham-Stouffville Junior Stars. Team China is playing a series of exhibition games through- out the province leading up to the Winter Olympics in February. newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • October 2, 200926 AP INTRA-ORAL DENTAL ASSISTANT TRAINING MORNING CLASSES BEGIN OCT. 15, 2009www.medixschool.ca -V>ÀLÀÕ}\ÊÓ£ÎäÊ>ÜÀiViÊÛi°Ê ÊUÊ{£ÈÇä££Óä£ Services UÊ ÛiiÌÊ >ÃÃÊ-Vi`ÕiÃ UÊLÊ«>ViiÌÊ>ÃÃÃÌ>Vi UÊ>V>ÊÃÃÃÌ>Vi ÌÊÌÃiÊÜÊµÕ>vÞ® Real People Real Training Real Jobs BE ON THE JOB IN MONTHS! REAL ESTATE SALES We're Hiring! *We pay course fees *Licensing Training & Support *6 Locations Considering, Licensed or In course, contact… Pam Palmer 1-888-472-2767 www.BecomeARealtor.ca Coldwell Banker R.M.R. Real Estate Direct Line Environmental Corp.( a subsidiary of GFL Waste and Recycling Solutions Corp.) is seeking an Executive Assistant. Direct Line Environmental provides industrial/commercial waste management services designed to collect, process, recycle and dispose of hazardous and non hazardous waste streams Title Executive Assistant Reports To CEO and CFO Summary The Executive Assistant is responsible for a wide variety of duties in support of the Chief Executive Ofﬁ cer and other members of senior management. Includes typical administrative duties in addition to more complex functions and services, such as customer relations, minute-taking during conﬁ dential meetings, and scheduling appointments. The Executive Assistant is also responsible for drafting sensitive correspondence sent by the senior management team and maintaining the ISO manual/certiﬁ cation. 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If you enjoy a fast paced team environment and are looking for a long term career, please forward your resume to: Rutenberg Sales Ltd. cara@rutenbergsales.com YMCA Durham Employment & Community Presents "Networking For Newcomers" Connecting internationally trained newcomers to Industry Professionals, Regulatory Bodies and Training Opportunities Professions Represented: Teaching, Banking, Finance and Health Care Date: Monday, October 5th, 2009 Time: 6:00pm to 8:30pm Location: Pickering Recreation Complex, East Salon Room 1867 Valley Farm Road (one block east of Pickering Town Centre) Space is Limited. Please call (905) 686-7060 to register PICKERING JOB FAIR Apply in Person Monday October 5th, between 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 pm 1794 Liverpool Road, Pickering Shippers/Receivers up to $11hr Order Pickers/Packers up to $11hr Experienced Forklift Operators up to $13hr AppleOne Employment Services offers • Flexible work schedule • Flexible beneﬁ t plan • Employee recognition programs • Opportunities for career advancement • Referral Bonus program in order to qualify for the above mentioned positions you must possess: two Veriﬁ able work references, CSA approved safety shoes/boots, one year previous warehouse experience and two pieces of identiﬁ cation including photo ID. (416) 750-4718 Temporary/Full-Time Employment Services Foster Parents Wanted for Impact Program An Innovative Attachment Model Foster Care Program Prompt Application Process Generous Financial Provision Comprehensive Training Intensive Support Nairn Family Homes 1-800-265-0368 www.nairnfamilyhomes.com TRANSPORT NOW HIRING 10 "AZ" DRIVERS U.S. Long and Short Haul We are looking for motivated company drivers to be based out of our Sarnia yard. Please contact 1-800-414-6753, Ext. 245 AIR DUCT TECH req'd for Pickering company. Experience & clean driver's record an asset. Call 905 831-4858 Career Training AIRLINES ARE HIRING - Train for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualiﬁ ed -Housing Available. CALL Aviation In- stitute of Maintenance (888)349-5387. Careers PICKERING-BASED PUB- LISHING company (est 1986) seeks exp jr inside b2b sales/marketing rep. Base + commission. Resume to carol@electricityforum.com Drivers EXPERIENCED FRONT End truck drivers required, full time, competitive wages and beneﬁ ts. Also licensed truck mechanic required. Fax re- sume attention Scott: 905- 427-2486. General Help WE'RE EXTREMELY BUSY!! Would you like a job cleaning people's homes, days only, no weekends. You bring the sparkle; we'll give you good pay and a great environment. Give us a call at 905-723-6242 AN OFFICE MANAGER full time Mon-Fri. Computer knowledge and experience with trades an asset All in- quiries strictly conﬁ dential. Send resume to tam1990@live.ca ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT COUPLE REQUIRED Mature COUPLE needed for hi-rise in Ajax. Live in position, good beneﬁ ts and salary. Please fax resume to (905) 619-2901 between 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. ASSISTANT REQUIRED for school age program, split- shift, 5hrs per day in Bow- manville. RECE for split-shift in Whitby, 6hrs per day. Fax resume to 905-428-3621. ATTENTION: Entry-level customer sales/service po- sitions, ﬂ exible schedules, good pay, no canvassing or cold-calling, advancement opportunities, conditions ap- ply. 905.426.7726 or immediatework.com/np LICENSED TRUCK Mechan- ic, (afternoon shift) and Lube Tech, private ﬂ eet. Beneﬁ ts, competitive wages. Fax re- sume attention Clint Davie: 905-427-2486. Career Training General Help Call Patricia: 416-268-5326 or 905-683-6032 Join AVON NOW and get $50 worth of AVON products free! • Receive Cash Bonuses! • No Sales Quotas • Work from Home • Flexible Hours • Some Conditions Apply AVONAVON Join AVON NOW and receive free Avon products • No Sales Quotas • Work from Home • Flexible Hours • Some Conditions Apply Call Patricia 416-268-5326 or 905-683-6032 patkent@rogers.com BLUELINE TAXI is seeking customer-oriented accessible and sedan taxicab drivers for Oshawa and Pickering. Earn cash daily and training pro- vided. Please call Roy or Ian 905-440-2011 CLEANER REQUIRED for local restoration company. Duties include, cleaning and tracking of contents, invento- ry in warehouse, cleanliness and organization of ware- house and vehicles. Good computer skills, other tasks as required. Clean driver's abstract. Fax your resume to 905-728-3179. Cruise Ship Jobs free room & board, $500-$3000/week. Info: cooljobs@rogers.com E.C.E. & ASSISTANT teach- ers required for a Claremont Daycare. Experience in child care is an asset. And up to date C.P.R. & First Aid Cer- tiﬁ cate, a Criminal Reference Check and a current T.B.Test are required. Own Transportation a must. Fax Resumes to: (905)649-2085. Career Training General Help GENERAL LABOURER re- quired for property mainte- nance company for winter and summer. Call (647)680- 5517 HOUSEKEEPER/COOK Catholic pastor requires ex- perienced, part-time house- keeper/cook. Seeking friend- ly, caring, self-starter, with an eye for detail and the ability to bend, reach and vacuum. Duties: daily meal prepara- tion, weekly cleaning and laundry. Must have own vehi- cle. Enjoys ﬂ exible hours and beneﬁ ts. Interested appli- cants please Fax resume by October 9th to 905-839-6776 Attention: Housekeep- er/Cook position. LIVE-IN SUPERINTENDENT COUPLE required for rental townhouse complex in Oshawa, experienced. Serious inquiries only. Please email resume to: dave@rivermillcondo.com or fax: 905-725-2843. Specify Job 1011. Career Training General Help INSIDE SALES Representa- tive Required Immediately for Pickering location. Primary responsibility is to generate new customers while main- taining existing ones. Pleas- ant telephone manner is es- sential. Ability to speak French would be considered an asset. Email resumes with salary expectations to markdefreitas@ lazertherm.com or fax to (905)839-6426. LOOKING TO hire full time Duct cleaner/Sales, competi- tive wages. Please email resume to doublediamond@ sympatico.ca or call 289- 404-7332 MODELS, ACTORS & En- tertainers needed for agency. Experience not necessary. Looking for New Talent. Free consultation call 905- 655-2436 or 905-767-4700. Part time Evening Cleaning positions, Ajax, Pickering, Whitby, Port Perry. Must have own vehicle, must be bondable. Email resumes to janitorial@nexicom.net. Careers General Help Ajax Daycare ECE'S (F/T) Req'd for Infant Room. Must be mature and have experience working with infants. Email resumes smart.start@live.com ONTARIO DUCT CLEANING requires full /part time technicians with good driving record and own transportation. Professional & mechanically inclined. fax 905-655-9069 or email grecon.systems@ sympatico.ca ORDER TAKERS NEEDED $25/HR AVG. FULL TIME!! WE TRAIN YOU! Call: (905) 435-0518 REGISTRATION Ofﬁ cers. $20.00/avg. hr. Immediate openings. We Train You! 905-435-1052 SEAMSTRESS/TAILOR, wanted part time in the Sears alteration department. Salary commensurate with experi- ence. Call Frances for ap- pointments (647)968-3598. TIRED OF MCJOBS? Look- ing for a SERIOUS career? $360/Wk to Start, up to $800/Wk. FUN WORK! Full Time Positions Available. Beneﬁ ts, paid training, no sales, travel opportunities. Call Now, Start Tomorrow. Call Amber 905-668-5544 WE ARE LOOKING FOR key people to expand our ﬁ - nancial services business in this area. Experience not necessary. We will train. Call Shannon Murphy 1-800-847- 4128. Salon & Spa Help HAIRSTYLIST FULL TIME with experience. Joseph's Hairstyling Oshawa Centre. Apply in person or call Joe (905)723-9251. Careers Careers General Help Salon & Spa Help AWARD WINNING salon and SPA looking for full time or part time RMT. Please email resume to: info@labellesalonand spa.com SALON IN BROOKLIN hir- ing a Stylist with minimum 5YRS Exp. Must be proﬁ - cient in colours/cuts/updos. Drop off resume: Personal Touch @ 5969 Baldwin St. General Help Salon & Spa Help NORTH OSHAWA Salon looking for full and part-time stylists. Offering hourly wage plus incentives and bonuses. Contact Gary or Maria (905)809-8536, email: hairxpress1@ yahoo.ca General Help Skilled & Technical Help DUE TO EXPANSION Ed- munds Home Improvements has the following positions available. Window Installers and Siding/Eavestrough In- stallers. Must have vehicle and clean driving record. References. (905)472-0276 Email to: edmundshome improvements@rogers.com EXPERIENCED GENERAL Carpenter/Drywaller/Taper needed. Minimum 10 years experience. Must have clean driver's abstract and own ve- hicle. Fax resume to 905- 728-3179. HIRING RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION SITE SU- PERVISOR. New project in Oshawa now hiring, -Experi- ence in Townhouse and/or Low Rise Apartment con- struction preferred Email or Fax Resumes to bloorpark village@mediterracorp.com or 905-265-1979 MANUFACTURING PRO- DUCTION ASSISTANT wanted with Auto Cad and MRP related experience, wage to be negotiated email payables@live.ca TRUCK AND TRAILER me- chanics needed immediately, competitive wages and bene- ﬁ ts available. Apply in per- son to: Quality Truck Repair, 840 Colonel Sam Drive., Oshawa. (905)721-2788 or fax resume to (905)721- 0459. WINDOW AND DOOR In- staller. East end work only. Must be fully equipped and experienced. Email Bill at bcarroll@ lifestylesunrooms.com Office Help BILINGUAL APPOINTMENT co-ordinator required full time $11.00 hr. to start. Call (905)426-2796 LEGAL SECRETARY/As- sistant Experience required, full knowledge of PC Law, Teraview & MS Word. Excel- lent computer skills needed. Mon-Fri, Full-time. Please call 1-877-499-4671. Position available immediately. Sales Help & Agents AUTOMOTIVE Salesperson required for multi-dealership group in Oshawa. Solid remuneration for experi- enced candidate. Call Joe at 905-743-9292 or email resume to joe@needacar- today.ca SALES ORIENTED person to promote our services, door-to-door to farms & small business. No selling in- volved, follow-up is by our sales consultant. Salary, generous commissions & bo- nuses. Must be bondable, have vehicle. Call 9:00 - 5:00 PM, ask for Stan 1-800-304- 3986 Classiﬁ eds News Advertiser To Place an Ad Call: 905-683-0707 Or Toronto Line: 416-798-7259 localmarketplace.ca • Email: classifieds@durhamregion.com Catch Classifieds ONLINE! ANYTIME! Log on to: www.durhamregion.com SELL IT NOW CALL AJAX 905-683-0707