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SEE PAGE 10 PHOTOS COURTESY OF FTC CANADA HAITI -- Dr. Anthony Brown tends to a woman recovering from her inju- ries sustained in the earthquake. REGION 2 Durham wants a cut Ajax and Region clash over casino cash NEWS 11 Hurry hard OPG bonspiel raises money for Canadian troops SPORTS 17 Junior rivals meet again Ajax Attack hangs another loss on Panthers durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • February 3, 20102 AP Regional council wants provincial review of how slots revenue is distributed BY KEITH GILLIGAN kgilligan@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- The cash is pouring into Ajax slot machines and Durham Region wants a cut of the action. The Region wants the Province to review how slots revenue is distribut- ed to municipalities that host a casino operation. Specifically, it’s hoping to get some of the money that now goes exclu- sively to Ajax, home of the Slots at Ajax Downs. A report prepared for Regional Coun- cil’s finance committee noted Ajax has received almost $14 million (to the end of 2008) from the slots. Under its agreement with the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation, Ajax receives five per cent of revenue up to 450 slots and two per cent above 450. The Ajax facility has about 250 machines, but is expanding to about 800 machines. The staff report “confirms the Region has no case for sharing money with Ajax,” Ajax Mayor Steve Parish said. “The report points out a lot of the things we’ve been saying for a long time.” The only agreement between Ajax and the Region was to have a look at policing one year after the slots had opened. If there was an increased cost, Ajax would reimburse the Region. Detained research shows there’s been no policing impact, Mayor Parish said. “The Region has no foundation for any further compensation,” he said. He noted he offered $100,000 to the Region for trails without consulting his council. “I had my hands slapped by my council for making such an offer.” If the Province gave the Region money, it would have to give money to other municipalities around Ontario, he said. “The Region has no case to go after OLG . . . You won’t get anything,” Mayor Par- ish said. “They have a $25 billion deficit and health care costs are going through the roof.” Regional Chairman Roger Anderson countered that the policing costs don’t show the domestic incidents, suicides, bankruptcies and thefts that happen because of the casino. “The $25-billion deficit has nothing to do with revenues at the casino and your share,” he said. Doubling the size of the slots will increase the amount the Town receives, Mr. Anderson noted. “We have to look to the council of Ajax on what they want to do with the extra money.” Oshawa Councillor John Henry noted the Region receives money from Great Blue Heron casino in Scugog to pay for five police officers and a cruiser. “It’s fair and equitable. We recover some of our costs,” Coun. Henry said. “Here, I’d like to see some arrange- ment. I hope Ajax sees that’s it’s not fair for people in Clarington to subsidize them.” He added, “Fair and equitable, we would get equal what we get in Port Perry.” Clarington Mayor Jim Abernethy said, “The report says it all. We already assumed the hidden costs of this facility operating in any community.” He said there are hidden social costs. “Gambling, drugs and alcohol, they all seem to get together.” Ajax could “hide behind a contract, you can certainly do that,” he said, but added the Town could also “do what’s right, as other communities do.” Coun. Henry said, “I think there is police costs, EMS costs, transit costs. I understand we would take the same position as councillors from Ajax. We’re a region and Regional services are involved here.” Mayor Parish dismissed the argument about fairness. “This report clearly shows the Region isn’t out of pocket one cent,” he said. Oshawa is the home of General Motors, while Clarington and Pickering have large nuclear facilities operated by Ontario Power Generation, he pointed out. “Ajax has never come and said you’re getting a whack of taxes and you should share. “We’re the most under-represented municipality in Durham Region by far. We asked for a review. Oshawa is gross- ly over-represented. You wouldn’t even look at it. It was received for informa- tion,” he said. “Get well, hugs and kisses. Life is a two- way street and we don’t feel the love.” REGION Durham wants cut of Ajax casino cash The report points out a lot of the things we’ve been saying for a long time. Ajax Mayor Steve Parish Problem gambling caseloads across Province of Ontario When comparing local caseloads as a share of total population by region/county, (based on Statistics Canada 2006 census population area) Durham Region ranks among the higher municipalities in terms of total caseloads. THE NUMBER OF PROBLEM GAMBLING CASELOADS BY GEOGRAPHIC AREA IN 2009 Municipality Caseload numbers Metro Toronto 1,150 Niagara 459 Durham Region 447 Ottawa-Carleton 403 Halton 396 Essex 395 York 373 Peel 336 Thunder Bay 287 Middlesex 271 Hamilton 239 Waterloo 234 Kenora 157 Simcoe 122 Algoma 117 Frontenac 106 SOURCE: Region of Durham Town of Ajax’s total net win slots revenues Dollars in millions 5.5 5.0 4.5 4.0 3.5 3.0 2.5 2.0 1.5 1.0 2006 2007 2008 2009* * 2009 actual gaming revenues are based on OLG data as of Sept. 30, 2009 SOURCE: Region of Durham 3.5 4.9 5.2 3.9* Annual share of Great Blue Heron slot revenues transferred from Mississaugas of Scugog Island to Region of Durham Dollars in thousands 650 600 550 500 450 400 350 300 250 200 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 * 2009 monies transferred to the Region of Durham are based on OLG data as of Sept. 30, 2009 SOURCE: Region of Durham $204,009 $402,529 $466,788 $499,340 $568,825 $620,584 $529,373 $451,122 $455,434 $440,255* Planned date for walk-out is Feb. 11 BY CRYSTAL CRIMI ccrimi@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- Feb. 11 could be the last day of school for Durham College students - - at least for a while. The union representing the province’s college teachers, the Ontario Public Ser- vice Employees Union, announced its strike deadline Monday, following failed discussions with management. A strike would see about 300 Durham College faculty walk off the job. “That was set as a means of putting students first, ending the uncertain- ty,” said Debbie Rautins, president of OPSEU local 354 at Durham College. “This doesn’t mean we will be on strike Feb. 11.” The union is willing to go to binding arbitration instead, she said. “The union is wanting to move forward to do that if it avoids a strike, but man- agement has to agree to it,” Ms. Rautins added. At a Jan. 13 strike vote, 56 per cent of Dur- ham Col- lege staff affect- ed voted yes to a strike, a similar outcome to the 57 per cent received provincially. Following the vote, both sides resumed discussions and on Jan. 28, the union brought forth its offer. But 15 minutes later, management returned and turned it down, Ms. Rau- tins said. “On the management side, we’re a lit- tle discouraged,” said Ken Robb, Dur- ham College’s vice-president of human resources. Management is currently reviewing its options and will respond to the union shortly, he said. Although Mr. Robb couldn’t speculate on what those options are, they could include Ontario colleges bringing forth their own offer to faculty for a ratifi- cation vote, something it is able to do under new legislation. The colleges have asked the union to present the management offer to facul- ty, but they’re not willing to do so, Ms. Rautins said. “It would have been helpful if the union took it to their membership because it’s their membership,” Mr. Robb said. But doing so would mean the OPSEU is approving the terms and agreements presented when it doesn’t feel the offer is the best course of action for its mem- bers, Ms. Rautins said. In November, after failed bargaining, colleges exercised a new right to apply a contract, which included a 1.75-per cent wage increase for each of the first two years of a four-tear contract, and two per cent for each of the last two years. Since then, management has revised its offer to a three-year deal with a 1.75- per cent increase in the first year, and two per cent for the last two. “We think (our offer) is still a very good offer,” Mr. Robb said. Regardless of which side calls the vote, if it is called, it will take about three weeks to arrange, Ms. Rautins said. durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • February 3, 20103 AP Home Health CareHome Health Care CIMSCIMS For the loveof life In the Pickering Town Centre (next to Zellers) 905-839-0364 • 1-888 487-2252 www.cimshhc.com VENDOR FOR: ADP, DVA, WSIB & ODSP Providing A Wide Range Of Products And Services • Sales • Service • Rental Stair Lifts, Lift Chairs • Power/Manual Wheelchairs • Scooters • Walkers • Ostomy Products • Bathroom Safety Equipment • Crutches • Canes • Surgical Compression • Blood Pressure Monitors • Mastectomy Products • Cervical & Back Supports • Tempur-Pedic Mattresses & Hospital Beds 20% 20% OFFOFF ALL CHAIRLIFTSALL CHAIRLIFTS NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING RE: Proposed Sewage Systems Inspection Fees Increase The Region of Durham and your local municipality are proposing to raise the fees charged for the inspection of Sewage Systems. A public meeting has been scheduled during the Health and Social Services Committee meeting to present the proposed fee increases. The meeting will provide stakeholders with an opportunity to review the proposed fees and the need for the increases. The meeting has been scheduled for: Thursday, February 25, 2010 at 9:30 a.m. Regional Municipality of Durham Headquarters 605 Rossland Rd. E., Whitby Room LL-C For more information please visit www.durham.ca or contact: Jacques Perreault at 905-723-3818 ext. 2106 or 1-888-777-9613 ext. 2106. Learn English. Start Today. Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) LINC Day Classes: • All LINC levels run Monday to Friday • Childminding and transportation assistance available to those who qualify • Oshawa, Whitby, Ajax, Pickering ESL Day Classes: • All levels at various locations LINC Evening Classes: • LINC Levels 1 – 6 run two nights a week • Transportation assistance available to those who qualify • Oshawa, Ajax, Pickering ESL Evening Classes: • Basic to advanced, TOEFL, Conversation at various locations Register now for day or night classes! Permanent Residents, Convention and Government Assisted Refugees are eligible for LINC. All residents are eligible for ESL. Learn English. Start Here. Call 1-866-550-5462 Visit www.DurhamLINC.ca Citizenship and Immigration Canada Citoyenneté et Immigration Canada Assessment and Classes provided byFunded by EDUCATION Durham College teachers set strike date This doesn’t mean we will be on strike Feb. 11. Debbie Rautins, OPSEU, Durham College CRIME BRIEFS Gun, drugs seized in Ajax bust AJAX -- A stolen handgun was recovered by police as part of a drug investigation Thursday night in Ajax. A Glock .9 mm handgun and 15 rounds of ammunition were discovered when officers with Durham’s gang and drug units, backed up by mem- bers of the tactical unit, executed a search warrant at a Shoal Point Road address. Cops also seized quantities of cocaine and marijuana and a bullet- proof vest, a baton and a quantity of cash. The raid was one of two conducted as part of the investigation. Police also searched a home on Major Oaks Drive in Pickering. Kashan Isaac, 19, of Shoal Point Road in Ajax, faces weapons charges, including possession of a firearm obtained by crime, and drug trafficking offences. Three others caught up in the raid were charged with individual offences, police said. Loaded handgun recovered at scene of Pickering robbery PICKERING -- One person has been charged and police are seeking other suspects in the gun- point robbery of a Pickering off-track betting estab- lishment Jan. 29. Three masked men, armed with a handgun and a shotgun, burst into Dead Heat Champions on Kingston Road just before 11 p.m. and ordered patrons to lie on the floor, Durham police said. The bandits robbed victims of cash before fleeing out a back door. Responding police officers arrested one sus- pect while two others fled in a vehicle. A loaded handgun in a knapsack was recovered near the crime scene by police. Patrick Robinson, 30, on Tanglenere Avenue in Brampton, faces robbery and weapons charges. Two other suspects, described as black men, are still being sought. If you have information about the investigation: CALL 905-579-1520 ext. 5360 CRIMESTOPPERS: Anonymous tips can be made to Durham police at 1-800-222-8477 Man beaten, robbed in Whitby WHITBY -- Police are seeking two suspects after a man was beaten and robbed in downtown Whitby last Friday. Durham cops said the victim was crossing a downtown parking lot at about 4:30 a.m. Jan. 22 when he was approached by two men, one of whom asked for a cigarette. The victim was sucker punched from behind then kicked and punched by the suspects, who robbed him of cash. A description of one suspect -- he’s white, with a black goatee and a medium build -- was provided. durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • February 3, 20104 AP lonestartexasgrill.com 705 Kingston Road · 905.420.3334 Take out offer may vary from dine-in BACK FOR A LIMITED TIME! FAJITAS'".*-: 1lb. of Chicken, Steak or Combo Fajitas with all the fixin’s 1 cup of Queso Fresh tortilla chips and salsa Free Pop for kids 12 & under Family Dessert Annual event Sunday at the McLean centre BY REKA SZEKELY rszekely@durhamregion.com AJAX -- The Town of Ajax is inviting resi- dents to bundle up and enjoy the season at its annual Winterfest celebration. There are a slew of activities planned for the Feb. 7 event running from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the McLean Community Centre (95 Magill Dr.). This year’s Winterfest has a special theme. “We’re trying to incorporate the Olympic theme because that starts just a couple of days after Winterfest,” said Lisa Warth, festi- vals and events coordinator for the Town of Ajax. Keeping with that theme, a new feature at Winterfest this year will be an extreme tram- poline show where snowboarders will do tricks on a trampoline. “The great thing about that, it doesn’t mat- ter the weather condition, its an outdoor activity and it’s going to happen,” said Ms. Warth, adding that she expects the show to be especially popular with kids. Show times are 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. Ice carving, another non-weather depen- dant activity, will be making a return. Ms. Warth said the professional ice-carvers in action are generally popular and demonstra- tions will occur every hour on the hour start- ing at noon. “It’s really amazing to watch them and see what they can do with a block of ice.” Activities like outdoor skating depend on the weather. “The outdoor skating rink is always a big hit ... we’re pretty optimistic that’s going to be in good condition for Winterfest,” said Ms. Warth, adding the ice will be Zambonied during Winterfest and a live DJ will provide music to skate to. Residents must take their own skates and helmets. Other weather dependant activities include games in the snow and dog sled rides. There will also be wagon rides, inflatable rides and face painting. If families start to feel chilled, they can grab some free hot chocolate, or other treats that come with a nominal fee. Bottled water will not be available and residents are asked to take their own refillable container for water. The McLean Branch of the Ajax Library will also be open during Winterfest for crafts related to the event and a snuggle-up-and- read corner. In addition to parking at McLean Com- munity Centre, parking is available on Coles Avenue at Applecroft Public School and St. Jude’s Catholic School. The two schools are across the street from each other and there is a pedestrian path from Applecroft to the community centre that’s more direct than the local roads. Sponsors for the event are CIBC and Ontar- io Power Generation. For more information: visit www.townofajax.com COMMUNITY Ajax Winterfest means winter fun METROLAND FILE PHOTO AJAX -- Chushara Fernando from Golden Chefs of Ontario completed one of the many intricate ice sculptures at last year’s Ajax Winterfest. It’s really amazing to watch them and see what they can do with a block of ice. Lisa Warth durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • February 3, 20105 AP Naming of New Whitby Elementary School ThecommunityisinvitedtohelpnamethefollowingDurhamDistrictSchoolBoard (DDSB)school,inaccordancewiththefollowingguidelines: ''After persons recognized as having made a significant contribution to our society in the Region, Province or Country. The school will not be namedafteracurrentemployeeoftheBoardormemberoftheBoard. Ahistorical name which once applied to the area in which the school is located. ThenameoftheDistrictwhichtheschoolwillserve. ThenameoftheStreetonwhichtheschoolislocated.” IfyouwouldliketosuggestanamefortheUnnamedLyndeShoresPublicSchool, pleasesendyoursubmissioninwritingby: www.durham.edu.on.ca Unnamed Lynde Shores Public School 485 Whitby Shores Greenway John Bowyer, Superintendent of Education/Whitby Schools 400 Taunton Road East., Whitby, Ontario L1R 2K6 bowyer_john@durham.edu.on.ca fax: 905-666-6499 Monday, March 8, 2010 Please include a detailed background/history of the suggested names along with yourname,addressandtelephonenumber. to the attention of: L iving at a Chartwell residence is the difference between passing the time and making the most of it. It’s your chance to stay active and try new things with people a lot like you. Planned activities and spontaneous gatherings give you the opportunity to become involved.Or,you can have a quiet day knowing that tomorrow will bring another chance to join in. 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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 PATRIOTISM Honour for Mounties on Highway of Heroes well-deserved To the editor: Re: Keep Highway of Heroes for troop deaths only, Brian Wilkins, Jan. 26. It is my understanding that the remains of the two RCMP officers had to be taken to the coroners office in Toronto as part of their repatriation to Canada, their home- land, so having landed in Trenton the Highway of Heroes appears to be the logi- cal route. So, is Mr. Wilkins suggesting a different route should have been taken or is he sug- gesting that Canadians right to honour fall- en heroes who serve Canada and Canadi- ans outside of the military be removed? Either way I fear Mr. Wilkins’s position is one of exclusivity rather than inclusive- ness, which is one of the pillars on which Canada was built. I am convinced that the Canadian mili- tary, soldiers, and their families would be honoured to share the highway and desig- nation of hero with the two RCMP officers. I am, however, in complete agreement with Mr. Wilkins’s hope that this is the one and only time this needs to happens. But, unlike Mr. Wilkins, I would include the sol- diers serving Canada overseas. Michael Quick Ajax Highway of Heroes is for all Canadian heroes To the editor: Re: Keep Highway of Heroes for troop deaths only, Brian Wilkins letter, Jan. 26. If a peace officer were to be killed in a war zone, should they not be granted the final honour, the right to go down the Highway of Heroes to be thanked, honoured and welcomed by a grateful nation? Anyone who dies for their country, by war or natural disaster, while serving in the line of duty for Canada, is most defi- nitely a hero. The RCMP officers were in Haiti rep- resenting Canada just as our troops are doing in Afghanistan. Is Brian Wilkins saying that only those who were killed in Afghanistan deserve a repatriation along the Highway of Heroes? If, heaven forbid, there are wars in plac- es other than Afghanistan, those who give their lives will be honoured along the Highway of Heroes. The Highway of Heroes is for all Cana- dian heroes. Lindsay Martin Pickering Highway of Heroes tribute to Mounties is definitely deserved To the editor: Re: Keep Highway of Heroes for troops only, Brian Wilkins letter, Jan. 26. I was disappointed to see Brian Wilkins’s letter expressing disappointment about RCMP officers Mark Gallagher and Doug Coates being driven along the Highway of Heroes and receiving the sombre and poignant tribute it entails. These two gentlemen died in a natural disaster in a far off land in the service of their country. Perhaps Mr. Wilkins is also unaware that the RCMP shares a historical lineage with the Canadian Forces and the mutu- al respect between the RCMP and CF is quite high. I’m pleased these two Mounties received a fitting tribute for their sac- rifice in the service of our nation. They most certainly deserved it. Nick Butler Oshawa durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • February 3, 20106 P Scugog physicians help Haiti take first steps to rebuild By all accounts, large swaths of Haiti are horrific disaster zones. Mountains of rubble now line the streets of the Haitian capital of Port-au-Prince, burying the belongings and bodies of inhabitants. Survivors scour the capital city, search- ing for lost loved ones, links to their former lives and anything that will help keep them alive for another day or two. The injured flock to relief centres, if they can. Others are picked up alongside the road, to be carted off and cared for by vol- unteers from across the globe. Among those lending a hand in recent weeks were two Port Perry physicians, Dr. Anthony Brown and Dr. Paul Puckrin. Dr. Brown is no stranger to providing much-needed aid to those residing in Third World countries. Over the past few years, he has led Feed The Children Canada teams to various countries in Central America, offering help and hope to sick and impoverished resi- dents there. But this adventure was different. A relief mission is much, much more dif- ficult. Instead of coming to the aid of those with ailments and injuries so easily treated in Canada, Dr. Brown loosely compares his efforts in Haiti to a war zone. But worse. In a war zone, he imagines, the injured come in waves. One after another for awhile, until the battle lets up. In Port-au-Prince, they never seemed to stop arriving. Horrible injuries need- ing amputations, shattered bones poking through skin, burn victims. It never seemed to cease. “This was my first experience in relief work and I hope I never see anything like it again,” said the veteran Port Perry physi- cian. But a moment passed before he quick- ly added: “If anything happened like this again, I’d be there to help.” Residents in Scugog and across Durham Region have done an admirable job in sup- porting relief efforts in Haiti over the past few weeks. Concerts, penny drives, walks and other fundraisers of all sorts have raised thou- sands in aid for the earthquake-ravaged island nation. The generosity of local residents brings a warm smile to Dr. Brown’s face. He’s happy that so many people have supported the Haitian cause, his cause. But he also points out that there’s no quick and easy answer to the rubble that has now replaced Haiti. It will take years for the Caribbean coun- try to rebuild itself -- if it ever can, he said. Such an enormous task, though, can only be accomplished over time, step by step. In their own little way, two of Scugog’s finest citizens have helped Haiti take that first step, leading by example. 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 WE ASKED These are dark times in the town of Sun- derland. Nativity raiders walk amongst us. The baby Jesus, Mary and a wiseman have been kidnapped. The wooden Nativity scene outside the United Church, once an icon of the peace and goodwill emblemat- ic of this lovely little hamlet... has been pil- laged. Vanished with the unfortunate vic- tims is also the innocence of a small town. The utter savagery of this act cannot be overstated. The cowardly miscreants, no doubt working under the cover of dark- ness, struck when the manger inhabitants least expected it, over-powering a defense- less and recuperating Mary, an aged man of learning and, of course, as despicable as it is unbelievable... an infant. An omnipo- tent infant, granted... but an infant none- theless. Crimes of such a heinous nature inev- itably set tongues to wagging. The hay beneath the missing Saviour had barely cooled when the rumor mill kicked into high gear; the gossip ranging from the sub- lime to the ridiculous: Was this the work of Al-Quaeda? The PLO? The Lions Club? What about the mysterious set of boot prints and a tell-tale trail of Sweet-Feed leading from the crime scene back to the co-op? Of course, a felony of such magnitude immediately raises a number of troubling questions: Why only Mary, Jesus and a wiseman? The manger was crowded that evening and yet no one else claims to have seen or heard a thing. No one is talking. The animals may have seen something and are willing to speak to the authorities, but we’ll have to wait until next Christmas Eve... when they can actually speak. Most disturbing of all is the behaviour of Joseph throughout this event. He claims that he had just stepped around the back of the manger to replace a rotting support beam and when he came back, they were gone. He appeared overwrought and yet he made no effort to look for them. In fact he waited until the next morning to report the crime to a passing Durham Region police officer. Strange indeed. All of which, of course, does nothing to quell the ugly rumors that Joseph, after losing his shirt in a late night poker game with the other two wisemen and a donkey was, in fact, blotto on myrrh the entire time. A $50 reward and a gift certificate from the hardware store have deluged the police with leads, none of which seem to be pan- ning out. In fact, authorities say most peo- ple seem to be coming forward and nam- ing names as a way of getting back at those who have wronged them. “I seen the Snoddon boy hanging around there about midnight. His old man bor- rowed my chain saw last summer and I still ain’t got it back!” “You might have a look in the Bagshaw garage. I’m not saying they done it, but her nose has been outta joint ever since nobody touched her meringue tarts at the last strawberry social.” “Kay Felderson... nice woman, but she’s got herself a mighty sizeable bingo debt.” Dark times indeed. The latest news is that a ransom note was recently found pinned to the door of the United Church. Scrawled on the back of a Legion Christmas Carol sheet was the fol- lowing: “If U want to see your nativity figgers back in one piece... leave the following in a brown paper bag by the arena. 1. Two tickets to the Tractor Pull I ain’t kidding. I got a circular saw.” God help us all. Durham resident Neil Crone actor-comic-writer, saves some of his best lines for his columns. Will more people become engaged in politics because of Facebook, Twitter and other newer forms of media? LENKA BIGAS -- ‘Everybody is on Facebook and Twitter 10 times a day ... all that information is out there and you read it and it sinks in ... whether you’re interested or not.’ CATHY DUNSTAN -- ‘I completely agree. I would say that I even am more involved because of it.’ NANCY EICKMEIER -- ‘Absolutely they are. I think it’s just because there’s so much awareness, it’s unavoidable.’ ANGELA TOLAND -- ‘It keeps people up with what’s going on around the world.’ RYAN PFEIFFER / BEHIND THE LENS MIKE JOHNSTON Nativity kidnapping work of the devil NEIL CRONE durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • February 3, 20107 P Canadian honour I took this photo on the Waverley Road bridge over Hwy. 401 during a repatriation ceremony for two RCMP officers on Jan. 22. These ceremonies can be tricky to photo- graph. It can be tough to shoot people’s faces because they all have their backs to you. The procession also passes by quite quickly; it’s only in view for 10 to 15 seconds. On this eve- ning the procession was delayed from the afternoon to the evening, making the lighting tricky to deal with. I thought the flag on the hockey stick was a nice touch so I snapped a handful of shots until I got one where the stick was sharp and the flag was still recogniz- able. Because it was getting dark I had to use a longer exposure but I like the effect it gives. Region should get cut of Ajax casino cash It always amazes us what gets people excit- ed enough to pick up a pen, click a mouse or dial a number to give their thoughts on some- thing they have seen in the paper or on our website. A story on a woman in Clarington looking to raise chickens had hundreds of people rec- ommending it to friends. Write a story about a cat or dog in trouble and the phone will ring off the hook. We love to hear feedback, even if it’s some- thing a reader doesn’t agree with. I was ready to get that feedback when we ran a story on Durham’s assumption it should be getting a share of the money going through the casi- no in Ajax, either from Ajax or the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Association. But there hasn’t been one letter. I was expecting Ajax readers to write and tell the Region to take a hike while I thought Region supporters would ask Ajax to share the wealth. Ajax is home to the Slots at Ajax and receives millions every year. The Region doesn’t get a penny from the Ajax casino but does get money from the Great Blue Heron casino in Scugog to pay for five police officers and a cruiser. In a time when municipalities are examin- ing every avenue for money, it make sense to look at the casino as a source. Like a Tim Hor- tons, a casino in Ontario is the next best thing to owning a printing press where dollar bills roll off the machine one after another after another. As for Ajax, it feels it has always been ignored at the Region when it has brought up the issue of representation and it would not be hard to imagine Ajax Mayor Steve Parish smiling like the Cheshire cat as the Region holds its hand out and asks for more food. But the mayor should remember he is part of a larger community and it’s time the wealth is spread around. We aren’t talking millions but Ajax and the OLG should revisit its agree- ment to include the Region. Now, what do you think? Managing editor Mike Johnston writes a column every second week about life in the newsroom. durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • February 3, 20108 P Wins award from Ontario Park Association PICKERING -- It has been beautifying the City of Pickering for nearly 80 years, and the Pickering Horticultural Society continues to bloom. The group was awarded the Elsa Bethal-Hay- don Award by the Ontario Park Association last month. The award ceremony is held each year to celebrate individuals and groups that exemplify efforts of beautification, conservation and practice the Ontario Park Association’s motto “Protecting Tomorrow Today.” The Elsa Bethal-Haydon Award recognizes the contributions of volunteers and non-professionals who meet the objectives of the association. It also recognizes the increasing contribution to garden- ing made by committed members of the commu- nity. The society has been educating and inspiring residents to create masterpieces on their front and back lawns since 1933. The society’s members also worked with the City of Pickering to create the suc- cessful Pickering Blooms program in 2009, which encouraged a number of residents to create and proudly display beautiful gardens throughout the city. The group holds weekly meetings and new mem- bers are always welcome. The membership fee is $15 per year per person or $25 per household. For more information: VISIT www.pickeringhorticulturalsociety.com COMMUNITY Pickering Horticultural Society blooms with pride DURHAM -- There’s a free website for people look- ing to carpool. Serving people across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton areas, www.carpoolzone.ca, gives motor- ists and passengers the chance to connect. Feb. 1 to 5 is Carpool Week and Smart Commute Durham urges everyone to consider sharing a ride. A survey by the group found one-third of respon- dents would carpool if they could find a partner. You can set up a profile on the website, to deter- mine if carpooling is right for you. For more information: CALL 1-888-444-5758 (Sandra McEleney) EMAIL sandra.mceleney@durham.ca ENVIRONMENT Carpooling Week in Durham from Feb. 1 to 5 RYAN PFEIFFER / METROLAND PICKERING -- Firefighters removed their gear after battling a garage fire on Liverpool Road, just south of Finch Avenue, Sunday afternoon, Jan. 31. Damage estimated at $100,000 BY JEFF HAYWARD jhayward@durhamregion.com PICKERING -- While the exact cause of a fire that started in the garage of a building on Liverpool Road in Pickering Sunday after- noon is not yet known, no foul play is suspected, said police. Inspector Jamie Grant of Durham Regional Police said the blaze at 1990 Liverpool Rd., just south of Finch Avenue, “doesn’t appear suspicious”, noting initial reports suggest the cause could be elec- trical. He wasn’t sure if the damage will force the residents out for an extended time, but noted, “there’s smoke damage throughout the house.” No one was hurt, he added. Damage is estimated at $100,000, said Insp. Grant. EMERGENCY SERVICES Pickering fire on Sunday ‘not suspicious’, say police durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • February 3, 20109 %JSFDU"DDFTT (FOFSBM&ORVJSJFT 4FSWJDF%JTSVQUJPODJUZPGQJDLFSJOHDPN 5 )PVS-JOF 5PMM'SFF 55: DVTUPNFSDBSF!DJUZPGQJDLFSJOHDPN DJUZPGQJDLFSJOHDPN Attend Public Meetings at City Hall February 3 Committee of Adjustment 7:00 pm February 4 Advisory Committee on Race Relations & Equity 7:00 pm February 8 Executive Committee 7:30 pm February 11 Pickering Museum Village Advisory Committee 7:00 pm February 16 Council Meeting 7:30 pm All meetings are open to the public. For details call 905.420.2222 or visit the City website. Date Meeting Time Your furnace, fi replace or woodstove need yearly checkups to ensure they operate safely and effi ciently. Heating appliances should be cleaned and inspected annually to prevent fi res and deadly carbon monoxide gas in your home. Contact a qualifi ed service technician to clean and inspect your furnace, fi replace or woodstove. Heating Equipment: Time for a Checkup! Fire Safety information available online at cityofpickering.com, by email: fi re@cityofpickering.com or by phone 905.839.9968. February 15 Health Club 6 am - 5 pm February 15 Family Day Event 10 am - 4 pm Family Passport $10, includes swim, skate, tennis, squash, raquetball & fitness classes. Call or see the website for specific event times. February 15 Closed Civic Complex (City Hall) 905.420.2222 Recreation Complex, Pool & Arena 905.683.6582 Dunbarton Pool 905.831.1260 February 15 Closed Pickering Public Libraries 905.831.6265 February 15 Closed Pickering Museum Village 905.683.8401 February 15 Closed Family Day Hours Of Operation The City of Pickering will be presenting Civic Awards to members of the community who We invite and encourage you to submit nominations for individuals, groups, and businesses who you feel are deserving of recognition. have made a significant contribution to the City of Pickering during 2009. Nomination forms are available online, or in City facilities and must be received byThursday, February 11, 2010 at 4:00 pm. For more information please contact the Customer Care Centre. T. 905.683.7575 TTY 905.420.1739 email customercare@cityofpickering.com 2009Cwardsivic Call for Nominations What is Intensifi cation? Intensification is the development and/or redevelopment of areas along major roads, higher order transit corridors and in downtowns that have the potential for accommodating higher density development. For further information please contact Grant McGregor MCIP RPP, Principal Planner - Policy or Deborah Wylie MCIP RPP, Senior Planner - Policy T. 905.420.4617 TTY 905.420.1739 Email plan&devl@cityofpickering.com Now is the Time to Get Involved Find out about the Growth Strategy Program and provide input into the future of intensification within the City’s urban area. Public Open House and Information Session #1 Will be held to review the City’s Growth Strategy Program to implement the Provincial Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Wednesday, February 17, 2010 - 7 to 9 pm Pickering Civic Complex - Main Floor Lobby One The Esplanade Thursday, February 18, 2010 - 7 to 9 pm Agape Temple - Gymnasium 1999 Fairport Road The Growth Plan promotes intensification and the use of the existing land supply to accommodate future growth. It also identifies Downtown Pickering as an Urban Growth Centre which is to accommodate a significant share of population and employment growth. Numerous maps and images will be available for public review. 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Do you support the City of Pickering’s position to oppose construction and operation of an airport in the City of Pickering? YES NO Under provisions of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996, as amended, referendum results will be binding on the municipality, subject to some exceptions, if at least 50 per cent of eligible electors vote on the question. If this question receives a binding “no” result, Pickering Council will not consider or pass another resolution asking the Province to enact such a regulation during the 2010-2014 term of Council. The costs of implementing the results of the question, whether the result is in the affirmative or negative, are considered to be negligible. Appeal Process Should Pickering Council approve the by-law authorizing placement of the question on the ballot, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing and any other person or entity may appeal to the Chief Election Officer of the Province of Ontario on the grounds that the question: i) is not clear, concise or neutral, and/or ii) is not capable of being answered by either the “YES” or “NO” options provided. The Clerk shall give notice of the passage of the by-law to the public and the Minister. Such notice will provide further instructions with respect to the appeal process. A Notice of Appeal must set out the objections to the by-law and question and the reasons in support of the objections. Dated at Pickering, Ontario, this 3rd day of February, 2010. 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But, boy, would he rather have de Haan back there on the Oshawa Generals’ blue line with him. DeHart, who will replace de Haan at the Ontario Hockey League’s All- Star Classic in Kingston tonight, will also try to fill the void left in Oshawa now that de Haan is out for the season after surgery for a torn labrum. And, while DeHart has done an excellent job improving his offen- sive game, the absence of de Haan was painfully obvious to him and the rest of the team on the week- end, when the Generals were swept convincingly by the Ottawa 67’s, 6- 0 in the nation’s capital Friday and 6-2 Sunday at the General Motors Centre. “They just made it look easy, made us look pretty dumb,” DeHart said of dominance shown by the 67’s, the top team in the OHL’s East Division. “It’s pretty embarrassing getting beat like that on home ice. “After Friday night’s game, you’d think we’d come out a little stron- ger, a little more ready for them, and would want to battle more.” In the absence of much positive from the weekend, DeHart at least has been recognized for a fine sea- son with his inclusion in this week’s all-star festivities. The 19-year-old is actually pro- ducing at a better pace than de Haan this season, with a career- high 36 points in 50 games, includ- ing six goals. DeHart, who grew up playing in the St. Louis area and fondly recalls winning a Silver Stick champion- ship in Whitby in his minor midget year, has been a pleasant surprise since being acquired from the Lon- don Knights last season. Not only has his game improved by leaps and bounds, but he’s start- ing to develop some leadership DeHart doing his best to fill de Haan’s skates qualities, according to his coach and general manager, Chris DePie- ro. “He’s a quiet guy, but he’s got leadership qualities because he cares,” said DePiero. “I think that’s the biggest area we see the evo- lution, to be able to be one of the leaders on the team.” The Generals, tied for sixth in the Eastern Conference with a record of 21-24-3-2, are in Kitchener Fri- day and Peterborough Saturday before returning home to face the Barrie Colts on Super Bowl Sunday at 2 p.m. RYAN PFEIFFER / METROLAND OSHAWA -- Ottawa 67’s Anthony Nigro shovelled a loose puck past Oshawa Generals goalie Michael Zador during the second period of Ontario Hockey League play at GM Centre Sunday night. durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • February 3, 201021 AP Career Training AIRLINE MECHANIC- Train for high paying Aviation Ca- reer. FAA Approved pro- gram. 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YMCA Durham Employment & Community 1550 Kingston Road, Pickering (Valley Farm Road & Hwy. 2) (905) 427-7670 POSITION AVAILABLE "HOUSING WORKER" FOR WOMEN'S SHELTER Located in Whitby ● Academic qualiﬁ cation & social work exp. req'd. ● Working with Durham Region Social Services is an asset ● Durham area residents are preferred Fax or e-mail your resume to: MUSLIM WELFARE CENTRE FAX# 416-754-4468 or e-mail: muslim@muslimwelfarecentre.com ASAP "NEW" AJAX DAYCARE ** NOW HIRING ** ● F/T & P/T ECE'S Must have diploma or equivalent ● F/T & P/T ASSISTANTS ● COOK Food Handling Certiﬁ cate an asset Email resumes to: smart.start@live.com Career Training General Help AUTOMOTIVE ENGINE re- building company looking for Entry Level Shop help. Must have automotive experience. $12 to $12.50/hr to start. South Pickering area. Fax re- sume to: 905-839-7399 SUPERINTENDENT Durham area. Mature couple re- quired. Salary & 2-bedroom apt. Routine repairs, mainte- nance & cleaning. 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PT DENTAL RECEPTION, some evenings & Saturdays for growing Whitby ofﬁ ce. Assisting skills an asset. Abledent a must. Please fax resume to Kim at 905-666-8821 Domestic Help WantedD LIVE IN CAREGIVER to as- sist elderly lady in North Oshawa with bathing, dress- ing, meals, housework. Ex- perience preferred. Will sponsor right person. Fax 905-884-3899 Email vjandrews@rogers.com. No agencies.(416)400-5730 LIVE-IN CAREGIVER. $10+ hour. Paid vacation. Picker- ing home. Call Dinah or Jer- ry (905)231-3777 Industrial/ Commercial SpaceI STORAGE UNITS 10' x 20' Wilson Rd. S. Oshawa. Un- heated. $125. - $135. per mo. Call (905)725-9991 Sales Help & Agents Industrial/ Commercial SpaceI FOR LEASE, INDUSTRIAL UNITS 2 units. 2600-sq.ft. (including ofﬁ ce space), 1 unit 2100-sq.ft. Avail. imme- diately. Oshawa area. (905)260-8721, (905)723- 1123 ext.22 Business OpportunitiesB MATTRESS CLEANING & Sanitizing Business. New to Canada. 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Available April 1st. $975/in- clusive. First/last, referenc- es. (905)983-6296 1-BDRM BASEMENT apt. Whitby, Thickson/Hwy #2. Close to shopping, utilities. incl. $795/mo. No pets. Avail. Immediately. Call 905-442- 9137 after 2pm or email to: whitby2010@live.ca 1011 SIMCOE ST. N., Oshawa. Large 3-bedroom townhome suites with full basements, available for rent. Private fenced yards with mature trees. Near all amenities. $925/month+ utilities. Call (905)579-7649 for appointment. 2 BEDROOM basement apartment, Rossland/Gar- den, Whitby, separate en- trance, 1 full bath. Near all amenities. $900/inclusive. Available February 1st. Call Askar, 416-786-5591 or 905- 493-0950 2-BEDROOM APT, Ade- laide/Wilson. Quiet and clean, adult-lifestyle 6-plex. 1-parking, no smoking/pets. $800/inclusive plus hydro. ﬁ rst/last. Available March 1st. Call (905)433-1436. 3-BEDROOM APT, PORT WHITBY newly renovat- ed/painted, ﬁ replace, close to GO/401 and downtown, use of big fenced backyard onto green space, $1100/mo. Available now. 905-925- 1131. 33 RICHMOND ST. W Oshawa. 1 & 2 bdrm apts from $775. Heat, Hydro & Water incld. Secured Ent, Elevator, Fridge, Stove. Laundry Onsite & near schools. Call us today! 905.431.8766 Skylineonline.ca Condominium Suites in Oshawa 2 & 3 Bdrm's Free Utilities, Parking. Senior's, Retiree's & GM Discounts 905-728-4993 AJAX- OXFORD Towers. Spacious apartments, quiet bldg, near shopping, GO. Pool. 3-bedroom from $1149/mo. Plus parking. Available immediately. 905- 683-8421 AJAX-HARWOOD/401 one bedroom basement apt. large, spacious and bright. Shared laundry, parking., easy access to 401, avail. immed., $750/mth. (util. incl.) Tanya (416)452-4424 BOWMANVILLE immaculate 1-bedroom with balcony, avail immediately, $960 Se- curity entrance, very clean building, includes applianc- es, utilities, parking and laun- dry facilities. 905-697-1786, 905-666-1074 BOWMANVILLE, 1-BED- ROOM basement apt., living room, kitchen, bathroom, $650 close to amenities. No smoking/pets. Call 905-623- 7757 or 905-429-7144 CENTRAL OSHAWA, near Seniors Citizens' Centre, quiet, adult building. Large 2- bed, new carpet, freshly painted. $825 + utilities + parking. 905-242-8355. Classiﬁ eds News Advertiser To Place an Ad Call: 905-683-0707 Or Toronto Line: 416-798-7259 localmarketplace.ca • Email: classifieds@durhamregion.com durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • February 3, 201022 AP 2 & 3 bedroom apartments Close to school, shopping, hospital On-site superintendent & security. Rental Ofﬁ ce Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (905)686-0845 or (905)686-0841 Eve. viewing by appt. www.ajaxapartments.com REGENCY PLACE Seniors Building ASK ABOUT OUR MOVE-IN SPECIALS! 1 & 2 Bdrms utilities incl. On site staff 24/7. Weekly bus to grocery shopping. Handrails in halls, Automatic door openers Full Activity Calendar, Close to 401 Safe secure environment. 15 Regency Cres. (Mary St. & Hickory St) 1-866-979-4793 www.realstar.ca NOTICE OF SALE Goods and/or vehicles will be sold by Neil Bacon Auctions Ltd. on FEBRUARY 10th, 2010 at 391 Regional Road 21, R.R. #4 Port Perry, Ontario at 4:30 p.m. to satisfy outstanding charges for storage rental incurred by the following: CORETTA DHOUNTAL MARCIA ALLEN and JOAN COKE CLAUDIA SACCO DAVID HEAD NADIRA PERSAUD GREG CLARK ANTHONY NEWELL PATRICIA GRIFFIN ALMA RAMOS & GREGORIO VILELA DOREEN WILLIAMS SONIA MONTEITH Dated in the City of Edmonton, in the Province of Alberta, January 19th, 2010. SENTINEL SELF-STORAGE CORP., #1970, 10123-99 Street Edmonton, Alberta T5J 3H1 Come & Worship Directory Publishing Friday's Ajax & Pickering News Advertiser For more information on our Worship Directory please call Erin Jackson at 905-683-5110 Fax: 905-683-7363 Email: ejackson@durhamregion.com ** Deadline: Wednesday @ 10:00 a.m.** The show for EXPECTANT PARENTS and YOUNG families Sat. Apr. 17, 2010Sat. Apr. 17, 2010 9am-4pm9am-4pm Pickering Recreation Complex 1876 Valley Farm Rd., Pickering EXHIBITOR’S WANTED Call Audrey 905 426-4676 X257) email adewit@durhamregion.com For more info call Audrey (905) 426-4676 x 257 or email adewit@durhamregion.com www.showsdurhamregion.com EXHIBITORS WANTED SPRING HOME & GARDEN SHOW Pickering Market Trade Centre March 26, 27, 28, 2010 VENDORS WANTED Oshawa Spring Home and Garden Show March 12-14, 2010 Book early Call 905-579-4400 Devon, ext 2236 Wendy, ext 2215 Apartments & Flats for RentA EAST OSHAWA. Newer building, large 1-bedroom, fully decorated, 3 appliances, available now or Feb 1. $695+hydro. Call 905-259- 8259. LARGE 2 bedroom apart- ment, in quite home, main ﬂ oor and basement, laundry, utilities and parking included. King/Ritson area, $900. Available March 1st. Call (905)623-9309. LOOK! 1140 Mary St. North Oshawa. 2 & 3 Bedroom Apts. From $920 Utilities Incld. Near public schools, Durham College & amenities. Fridge + Stove & Elevator. Security entrance. 905.431.7752 Skylineonline.ca MARY ST. N, OSHAWA, nice 2-bedroom, 2-bath apartment, with large balco- ny and underground parking in secure building. $920/month, inclusive. Available immediately. Call 1-613-547-3901. MARY STREET APTS bachelors, 1's & 2s bdrm apts. Utilities included, min- utes to downtown, short drive to Whitby Mall. Mary/Garden 905-666-2450 www.real- star.ca MUST SEE! 50 ADELAIDE St., 290 & 300 Mary St. Bachelor, 1 & 2 bedroom, adult complex from $795 Utilities Incld; Elevator ac- cess. Walk to downtown. Near Durham College, Oshawa Hospital & Bus stop. Call us today! 905-720- 3934 skylineonline.ca NORTH END Oshawa, large 2-bedroom with balcony and 1-bedroom apartments $975/$795 inclusive. Laun- dry, parking, near all amenities. Quiet 6-plex. No pets. Call 905-424-5083 for appointment. OSHAWA 2-bedroom apt in upscale, quiet, well-managed building in good area. New ceramics and reﬁ nished ﬂ oors 1.5 baths eat-in kitch- en large living/diningroom $1200-incl. (905)728-8919 OSHAWA HOSPITAL, Mary North of Adelaide area, 2- bedroom main ﬂ oor, laundry, parking, $900/mo inclusive. Please contact 905-579- 2350. OSHAWA LARGE 1-BED- ROOM basement. Utilities, cable, A/C included. Private entrance. Parking. No smok- ing or pets. Harmony/Cop- perﬁ eld. Available immedi- ately. $775/month ﬁ rst/last. Call 905-436-0211. OSHAWA NORTH, Spa- cious units. Adult & Senior lifestyle buildings. Renovat- ed 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.apartmentsinontario.com OSHAWA NORTH, Spa- cious units. Renovated bachelor, 1, 2 & 3 bdrm apts. Wheel chair and se- curity access. Call 905-432- 6912, 905-723-1009, 905- 728-3162 1-866-601-3083, www.apartmentsinontario.com Apartments & Flats for RentA OSHAWA Two apartments: 1-bedroom $600-inclusive; 2- bedroom, $850/mo. available immediately. ABSOLUTELY NO SMOKING, no pets. (905)576-3924 OSHAWA, 3 BEDROOM Avail. immediately. Parking extra. Utilities included. No pets, close to all amenities. Call Patrick 905-443-0191 OSHAWA, CLEAN, new building. Regular 2-bdrm $880/mo. Large 2-bdrm $895/mo. Available Feb/March 1st. Appliances, parking & utilities included. Near shopping/schools. 905- 438-9715 OSHAWA, large 3-bedroom house, near 401, close to hospital/schools/shopping, fenced backyard, wash- er/dryer, newly renovated. $1200/month, plus utilities, no smoking, ﬁ rst/last, refer- ences. Available in February. 905-409-6265 OSHAWA, renovated 2-bdrm near O/C. lower level of tri- plex livingroom eat-in kitch- en, laundry. $800+hydro ﬁ rst/last. Avail immediately. No pets. (905)433-7970. OSHAWA, Ritson/Wolfe, 2-bdrm plus utilities. ALSO 2- bdrm, inclusive. Parking, fridge/stove included. Also bachelor plus utilities. First/last, available immedi- ately. Call 647-404-1786. PICKERING Altona/Kingston 1-bedroom apt. $750-inclu- sive self-contained, separate entrance, no smoking/pets. Available immediately. (905)509-8887 PICKERING Altona/King- ston. 1-bdrm newly renovat- ed basement apt. sep en- trance, parking, cable & utilities included. near amenities. Frist/last No smoking/pets. $700/mo. Available immediately. 905- 509-4361. PICKERING, 2-bedroom basement apartment, steps to Frenchman's Bay. Open concept, 2 parking, laundry, separate entrance, updated kitchen, $900/month. Utilities included, no pets, 905-837-0365. PICKERING, 2-bedroom basement apt, with separate entrance, big eat-in kitchen, living room, with windows in each room, 1 parking, near all amenities. Avail Immedi- ately. (905)831-9728. PICKERING, LIVER- POOL/HWY. 2. Townhouse bsmt apt for rent plus 1-bdrm upstairs. Italian lady looking for companion. Single wom- an preferred. All inclusive. 1-parking. $650/mo. Call Joe 905-839-3290 RITSON/ATHOL OSHAWA 1-bedroom apt, $650+hydro. Appliances, parking included. No laundry. No pets. Newly renovated. Available immedi- ately/Feb 1st. First/last. 416- 996-2022. SIMCOE ST S/HWY 401- 525 St Lawrence - Close to Schools, Hwy, Go Station. 1 bedroom $799, utilities in- cluded. Available Feb 1st. Call 905-436-7686 www.met- cap.com Apartments & Flats for RentA TWO - BEDROOM apart- ment, air-conditioned, separ- ate- entrance, washroom- 3Pcs, kitchen open Concept with Living-room, shared- laundry, Parking-1 Available March 1st. Very nice apart- ment ideal for newly married couple/small family. Wally 416-522-8830 WHITBY central, immacu- late 1 & 2 bedroom apts. $815 & $958. Appliances, heat, water, laundry facilities and parking. 905-666-1074 or 905-493-3065. WHITBY PLACE 1 & 2 bed. Landscaped grounds. Balco- nies, laundry & parking. Access to Hwy. 401 & public transit. Near shopping & schools. 900 Dundas St. E. (Dundas St. & Garden St) 905-430-5420 www.realstar.ca WHITBY, DOWNTOWN, 1 & 2-bedroom apts. 1-bdrm $800 inclusive. 2-bedroom $850+ hydro. Big windows, laminate ﬂ oors, high ceilings. First/last references. No pets. March 1st/sooner. (905)430-8327 WILSON/KING ST EAST- Under New Management. Close to retail/grocery stores, school and doctor/dentist of- ﬁ ce. 2-Bedroom $879, hydro included in rent. Available now! Call 289-240-8650. www.metcap.com Condominiums for RentC BOWMANVILLE 2-BDRM condo, aspen springs, Walk- in closet, W/O balcony,in- suite laundry, CAC,Close to GO, transit, 401, shopping. No smoking.$995/mo+ or $1150 inclusive. 519-386- 7039. Available immediately. PICKERING, 1-bedroom upper ﬂ oor, quiet, upscale, well maintained high raise condo. Centrally located. Large in-door pool, large work-out room, indoor park- ing. $1200/month, all inclu- sive. (416)287-9409. Houses for Rent AJAX (Hardwood/Bayly), 3- bedroom main ﬂ oor, newly renovated, near all amenities, living room, kitch- en, laundry, parking, $1100/inclusive. No pets/smoking. First/last. Available immediately. Yas- min (289)200-4424. Email: Ahmad i.ahmad@opg.com MEADOW RD. Whitby Gor- geous 75'x200' Treed Lot. 3 bdrm. bungalow, 1 car de- tached garage. 1 block S of Rossland Rd. $1400 plus utilities. (905)259-7001 NORTH AJAX 3,000-sq.ft. house. 4-bdrm 3.5 baths, Great Gulf Home. ALSO brand new basement apt, 2 large bedrooms, sep en- trance. can be rented separ- ately. No pets/smoking. Available Feb. 1. 905-426- 9298 NORTH EAST OSHAWA, 3 bedroom house, newly reno- vated, 2 car parking, 4 appli- ances, all inclusive. $1275/month. Available Mar 1st/10. Call (905)721-0122 NORTHEAST OSHAWA - 3- bedroom 3-washrooms, 2-walkouts, 2-storey home. No appliances. Close to all amenities, greenbelt. $1250+utilities. Avail. Feb 1st. all newly renovated. Credit check. 905-576-1910. OSHAWA, Ritson/401, 2 bedroom and 3 bedroom $990/$1295. Utilities includ- ed, spacious backyard. Near amenities, on quiet street, parking, laundry. Available immediately. Call Charles 647-831-0420 PICKERING Liverpool/Kros- no area. 3 bedroom, two bath, ﬁ nished basement, large yard. $1300.00 plus utilities. Avail. March 15/April 1. Call between 6-10pm for appointment. 905 623-0047 Townhouses for RentT AN OSHAWA SOUTH townhouse, new kitchen, full basement, 4-bedroom $1150 + utilities. Close to schools & shopping. First/last. Call 416- 880-4126. Legal Notices Vendors WantedV Townhouses for RentT AN OSHAWA SOUTH townhouse, new kitchen, full basement, 3-bedroom $1050 + utilities. Close to schools & shopping. First/last. Call 416- 880-4126. CARRIAGE HILL 2 & 3 bed. TOWNHOUSES. In-suite laundry, util. incl., Balconies, patios, courtyard. Pking. avail. Near shopping, res- taurants, schools, parks. 122 Colborne St. E. (Simcoe N., Colborne E) 905-434- 3972 www.realstar.ca Legal Notices Vendors WantedV Townhouses for RentT LOCATED AT WILSON/ BEATRICE. 3 bedroom townhouses available for rent. Close to all amenities and transportation. $1089 plus heat / hydro, includes water / cable. Call for more details & availability dates. (905) 432-6809. OSHAWA, SEMI-TOWN- HOUSE. 3 & 2-bdrm+. Har- mony/Olive. 4-plex, spa- cious/clean, 3-ﬂ oors, ﬁ n. basement, 1-parking. Close to shopping, schools/bus route, no smoking/pets. $895+utilities. Available Jan/Feb. First/last/referenc- es. (905)686-5591 Email: seanryanjr@gmail.com Places of Worship Townhouses for RentT TAUNTON TERRACE 3 bedroom townhouses. En- suite laundry. Landscaped grounds w/pool & play- ground. Private backyards. Sauna & parking avail. Near shopping & schools, public transport. 100 Taunton Rd. E. (Taunton Rd. & Simcoe St.) Ask about our move-in specials. 905-436-3346 www.realstar.ca Rooms for Rent & WantedR AJAX NORTH Room in very large home, use of kitchen, suitable to working individual, $450/month, includes utilities. First/last. Avail. immediately. 905-686-1168 AJAX, Westney/Chapman. room available immediately. Includes turnkey, TV cable, laundry. Close to shopping mall and bus. $450/mo. No smoking/pets. Call Stella 416-299-6622 BOWMANVILLE. Available immediately. $450/month. Kitchen, bathrooms, laundry, cable, parking, utilities in- cluded. Room has walkout to deck and fenced back- yard. On bus route. Call 905-697-1662. CLEAN QUIET ADULT home all over aged 45. Oshawa. Working male pre- ferred. Shared access to en- tire house. No smoking/pets. First/last. Call 9am-9pm (905)571-5191 IDEAL ACCOMMODA- TIONS. In quiet, clean, Oshawa professional resi- dence. Furnished, (apart- ment style) separate area. Suites male, non-smoker, from out-of-town, working at DGS (10 mins), PGS (25 mins). $110/week. Call (905)723-6761. ROOM AVAILABLE near Oshawa Hospital very clean, very quiet. $400. Very clean 40+ male preferred includes cable & laundry. No pets. Avail immediately. (905)429- 7144. ROOMS FOR RENT - Imme- diate. Oshawa - furnished, cable, hi-speed internet, laundry, parking - all inclu- sive. $450 and up. (647)864-6342 Shared Accommodation A FURNISHED/unfurnished bedroom - Full use of house, laundry, parking. $425/mo in- cludes utilities. First/last. Call Dave at 905-391-7435. AT BLOOR/SIMCOE, Oshawa. Share furnished apt with 2-males. Near all amenities, bed/sitting room, cable/internet, parking in- cluded. Available immediate- ly, ﬁ rst/last, $450/mo inclu- sive, Viewing (905)433- 4285; 905-243-4088. Vacation Properties BIG BEAUTIFUL AZ LOTS! Golf Course, Nat'l Parks. 1 hour from Tucson. Guaran- teed Financing. $0 Down, $0 Interest. Starting $129/mo. Foreclosures online @ www.sunsitelandrush.com Pre-Recorded Message (800)631-8164 mention code 2181. Places of Worship Auto Leasing & RentalsA Vacation Properties REDWEEK.COM #1 time- share marketplace. Rent, buy,sell, revies, NEW full- service exchange! Compare prices at 5000+ resorts. B4U do anything timeshare, visit RedWeek.com, consider op- tions. SELL/RENT YOUR TIME- SHARE NOW!!! Maintenance fees too high? Need Cash? Sell your unused timeshare today. No commissions or Broker Fees. Free Consulta- tion. www.sellatimeshare .com 1-866-708-3690. Personals YOU ARE TOO YOUNG to give up on love. Misty River Introductions will ﬁ nd you someone to spend the rest of your life with. www.mistyriverintros.com 416-777-6302 Nannies Live-in/out Exp. Live-Out Housekeeper required for family in north Ajax. Filipino preferred. Monday-Thursday 8am-12pm Cooking, cleaning, laundry. Must have own transportation. References required. 905-428-8078 Babysitting CAREGIVER NEEDED for two children age 4 and 1. On Taunton & Salem. Flexible work hours. Call 905-683- 2938 or 647-229-9665 Places of Worship Auto Leasing & RentalsA Tutoring TUTORING High school Math & Accounting Many years of experience 905-697-9462 TUTORING University and College Accounting Many years of experience 905-697-9462 Health & Homecare MAKE YOUR RESOLUTION a reality! And, your ﬁ rst 15lbs are FREE. Look great. Feel great. Lose weight. Guaran- teed. Call Herbal Magic 1-800-781-0542. Limited time offer. Articles for SaleA $200 BASS PRO SHOP gift card for $185. $100 PRINCESS AUTO gift card - $85. 416-669-4272. AFFORDABLE Appliances, 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 Reconditioned Appliances. (905)728-4043. BED, ALL new Queen ortho- pedic, mattress, box spring in plastic, cost $900, selling $275. Call (416)779-0563 CONSTRUCTION EQUIP- MENT B.E. Larkin Equip- ment Ltd. Kubota Construc- tion, New Holland Construc- tion used equipment. Dur- ham, Clarington, Northum- berland Sales Rep Jim (647)284-0971 EARN EXTRA CASH Vendors wanted at Courtice Flea Market. Just off 401 between Oshawa and Bowmanville. Weekend & monthly rates. Educational resources available for new vendors. Call 905-436-1024 or courticeﬂ eamarket.com. HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS Best Price, Best Quality. All Shapes & Colours. Call 1-866-585-0056 www.thecoverguy.ca Articles for SaleA HOT TUB COVERS All Custom covers, all sizes and all shapes, $425.00 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, 2009 models, fully loaded, full warranty, new in plastic, cost $8000, sacriﬁ ce $3,900. 416-779- 0563. HUMIDORS FOR SALE! From $49 and up. Best Selection - Best Quality - Best Prices! Victory Cigars - Now open in Oshawa. 215 King Street East. www.VictoryCigars.ca 905- 443-0193 POOL TABLE, professional 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, Comput- ers, DVD Players, Furniture, Bedding, Patio Furniture, Barbecues & More! Fast de- livery. No credit ap- plication refused. Paddy's Market, 905-263-8369 or 1-800-798-5502. STEEL BUILDINGS. Factory Deals. Save Thousands. 30x40 - 100x200. Can Erect. Will Deliver. www.scg-grp.com Source#1F2 800-964-8335 Articles for SaleA TRUCKLOADS OF NEW SCRATCH & DENT APPLI- ANCES stainless steel, white and black French door fridge's available, variety of dented ranges, laundry, dish- washers and fridges - differ- ent colors. SMALL DENTS EQUAL HUGE SAVINGS! Front load washers from $499. New coin laundry available, Call us today, Ste- phenson's Appliances, Sales, Service, Parts. 154 Bruce St. Oshawa. (905)576- 7448 Articles WantedA WANTED-GOLD. Broken, scrap, any 10k, 14k, 18k, 22k. The market is high, we pay top money!! Rock Bottom Deals, 22 Simcoe St.N, (Downtown Oshawa) (905)436-1320. Firewood A-1 FIREWOOD, dry hard- wood, guaranteed. (905)436- 6600 (905)260-1774. Pets, Supplies, Boarding BEAUTIFUL GOLDEN RETRIEVER puppies. Expe- rienced breeder since 1967. First shots, dewormed, vet checked. 6 YEAR GUAR- ANTEE. Supplier of service dogs. $475. Judy (905)576- 3303, Al 1-705-632-1187 SHI-POO PUPPIES for sale $500. Non-shedding, non-al- lergenic. Available March 6th. Please call (289)987- 4725 BETTS, Allan Herbert - Peacefully, with his loving wife Carolyn, sister Myrtle and niece Terri-Lee by his side, Al passed away on January 31, 2010. Loving father of Mathew (Jennifer) Clark, Mark (Erin) Clark. Devoted grandfather of Victoria, Sienna and Hayden. Loving son-in-law of Bill and Helen Redpath. Sister and brother-in-law of Marion and Gary Henry. Predeceased by siblings Arthur, Fred, Hilda, Edgar, Ethel, Ivan and Louise. Al will be sadly missed by his niece Cheryl Henry, nephews Keith Henry and Ray, Brian and Kevin Sanford with whom he shared a special bond. Al will be fondly remembered by his many relatives and friends and his "best bud" Misty. Al was a long time employee of the Durham District School Board and was an avid curler and golfer. Visitation will be held at the ACCETTONE FUNERAL HOME located at 384 Finley Avenue, Ajax (905 428-9090) on Wednesday, February 3rd 2010 from 2:00 to 4:00 & 7:00 to 9:00 pm and Thursday February 4th, from 10 am until the time of service in the chapel at 11 am. A special thanks to Dr. Carman Price for his caring and compassion throughout Al's illness. Donations to a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. MORRISON, Marjorie Pearl - Peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family on Sunday, January 31, 2010 in her 93rd year. Predeceased by her husband William. Loving mother to Marcia and her husband George, and Brent and his wife Sharon. Devoted grandmother to Karen and Julie and proud great-grandmother (GiGi) to Heather Lynne and Derek James. A heartfelt thank you to the wonderful, caring staff at Winbourne Park Long Term Care in Ajax. A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, February 8, 2010 at 11 a.m. at MCDOUGALL & BROWN FUNERAL HOME, 2900 Kingston Road (east of St. Clair Ave. E.). Reception to follow. If desired, as an expression of sympathy, a donation to a charity of your choice would be gratefully appreciated. If love could have saved her, she never would have died. Death Notices To place your personalized in Memoriam, call 905-683-0707 and let one of our professional advisors help you. durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • February 3, 201023 AP Large 2 Day Auction: The Estate of Bernard Slavin of Dundas, Ontario. Sunday, February 7 Preview 9:30 A.M Auction 11:00 A.M. Monday, February 8 Preview 5:00 P.M. Auction 6:00 P.M. SUNDAY: Sterling Silver to include: Tea Service & Flatware Set, Dinner Sets to include: Port Merion, Royal Crown Derby, Mikado, Crystal, Doulton, Collection of Hummels, Lladro, Oriental Items, Books, Primitives, Jewellery, Mirrors, Oriental Carpets & Collectors Items. Watercolours, Oils & Prints to include: Several Inuit Prints. Furniture to include: Mahogany Four Poster Bed, Tall Boy Dresser, Chest of Drawers, Gibbard Sideboard, Regency Style Sofa, Wing Chairs, Pine Storage Cabinet, Small Tables, Dining Room Furniture, Display Cabinet & Bookcase. This is an Extremely Large and Interesting Auction, Watch Website for Photos. MONDAY: Antique & Collectors Items, Glass, China, Silver, Silver Plate, Books, Upholstered Furniture, Contemporary Furniture, Cabinets, Tables, Chest of Drawers, Numerous Carpets, Mirrors & Large Selection of Watercolours, Prints & Oils. GIANT INDOOR YARD SALE: Sunday @ 9:30 a.m & Monday @ 5:00 p.m. For details and photo gallery go to www.waddingtons.ca/brighton Phone 1-613-475-6223 ESTATE AUCTION Stapleton Auctions Newtonville SATURDAY, Feb. 6, 10:00 a.m. Selling the attractive contents from a Brooklin home and the antiques from a Port Hope Estate. 9pc. Quality oak Dining Suite; Console Table w/3 leaves; Antique Cupboards; Sideboard; Harvest Table; Blue Plaid Chesterﬁ eld; 2 Power Recliner Chairs; wheelchair, Occ. chairs; Display Cabinet; White Daybed; Pine & Oak Dea- con Benches; pr.Maple Single Beds (com- plete); Maple Dresser and Mirror; Cedar Chest; Persian Carpets; Lamps; Mirrors; Glassware; Chinaware; Crystal; Oil Lamps; Pictures; Prints; Paintings; Lawn- mower; Patio Furniture; etc. etc. Check Website for updates; Preview SATURDAY MORNING AFTER 8:00 a.m. AUCTION SATURDAY FEB. 6, 10:00 A.M. No pets please. Terms: Cash, Approved Cheques; Visa, M/C, Interac 10% Buyers Premium Applies Auctioneers: Frank & Steve Stapleton 905.786.2244, 1.800.263.9886 www.stapletonauctions.com BRUCE KELLETT AUCTIONS Selling Collectibles,Woodworking Items,Truck 13200 Old Scugog Rd.(1/2 Mile S.of Black stock Ont.) Saturday,February 6,2010 @ 10:30 am 1994 GM Truck-Extended Cab, fully loaded, E- Tested, Certified Sept. 2009. Excellent shape (as is) • Master craft plunge router, router table, router accessory set (new) • Delta 16" scroll saw, 2-speed • Craftsman 6" jointer planer • Red Rose Gingerbread man & Tea Wades • Royal Moulton dished (The Kirkwood) AUCTIONEER: Bruce Kellett(705)328-2185 or (905)986-4447 See items on:www.theauctionfever.com HAYDON AUCTION BARN Sat. Feb. 6th @ 4:00 pm Housewares, Art Glass, China, Vintage Table top Washing Machine, Appliances, Antiques, Collectibles. Fat Head Posters. Giftware. Something for Everyone. Viewing from 2:30 pm Coin & Stamp Auction Sun. Feb. 7th @ 12:00 noon 300 lots of Collectible Coins, Currency, Stamps and Military Cap Badges. Key Dates and ICCS Graded. Early viewing from 10:30 am See website for full details. * www.haydonauctionbarn.com * Cash, Interac, Visa or M/C ~ 10% Buyers Premium Midway between Bowmanville & Blackstock just east of Durham #57 2498 Concession Rd. 8, Haydon Rod Smith - Auctioneer (905) 263-4402 CORNEIL'S AUCTION BARN Friday Feb 5th at 4:30 p.m. located 3 miles East of Little Britain on Kawartha Lakes Rd. 4. Oak side by side bow front china cabinet,lg 2 door wardrobe, Duncan Phyfe table, beaver sealer, qty of pocket watches, large qty of reﬁ nished chairs, qty of jewellery, qty blue moun- tain pottery, modern bedroom sets, 3pc chesterﬁ eld set, sports cards, stained glass windows, needlepoint chairs, porcelain Jersey sign, modern dining room table and chairs, pine island, treadle sewing machine, model boat, lg harvest table, pb chairs, 11.5Hp snowblower (good), Qty of china, glass, house- hold and collectable items. Don & Greg Corneil Auctioneers 1241 Salem Rd., Little Britain (705) 786-2183 for more info or pictures go to www.theauctionadvertiser.com/DCorneil open for viewing Thursday from 8:30am to 4pm and 7pm to 9pm and Friday morning at 9am Sat. February 6- 10am- ESTATE AUCTION at MCLEAN AUCTION CENTER-LINDSAY selling contents of several local estates, quality furniture, excellent hickory 5pc bedroom suite ($10,000 new), leather lazy boy recliner ($2000 new), glass, china, some antiques, collectables, paintings, prints, stack- ing Maytag washer/dryer, lge qty of power & hand tools, e/s mower, etc, don't miss this interesting sale, hundreds of items, MCLEAN AUCTIONS 705- 324-2783 view list/photos/updates at www.mcleanauctions.com In Loving Memory of Lisa Anne (Donohue) Stokman Who passed away on February 2, 2007. I thought of you with love today but that is nothing new I thought about you yesterday and days before that too, I think of you in silence I often speak your name All I have are memories and your picture in a frame Your memory is my keepsake with which I'll never part God has you in His keeping I have you in my heart. Always remembered by Mom, Dad, Shari Lynn, John, Kally, Dan, Taylor, Lauren, Garrett, and Mikaela. 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