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Having faith, raising funds PICKERING CHURCH DONATES $5,100 TO HAITI RELIEF BY KRISTEN CALIS kcalis@durhamregion.com PICKERING -- People from different faiths have united to raise money for Haiti at a local church. “After we heard of the devastation we thought, ‘How could we stand with those in this time of need?’” said senior Pastor Audley Castro of the Apostolic Pentecostal Church of Pickering. He presented a cheque for $3,100 to Samantha Mahfood, executive director of Food For the Poor Canada Inc. after the Haiti Relief Benefit Concert at the Pickering church in late January raised $5,100. See OUTFLOW page 11 CRIME 3 Road rage Incident turns violent in Pickering parking lot UNITED WAY 10 Volunteers celebrated Annual gala recognizes their efforts SPORTS 22 Season’s over No playoffs for Pickering Panthers News Advertiser • February 10, 20102 AP Many migratory birds are staying put for the cold months, says Margaret Carney BY STEFANIE SWINSON sswinson@durhamregion.com WHITBY -- Looking out to Lake Ontario from Margaret Carney’s front yard, it’s easy to see why she’s an avid bird watcher. Look one way and you’ll see a pair of mute swans lazily swimming away and then look in the other direction and you’ll see hundreds of greater scaup ducks div- ing for zebra mussels in the water and it’s hard not to blink without sighting a Cana- da goose. It’s winter. There’s snow on the ground and the shoreline is covered in a sheet of ice but the great lake itself isn’t frozen over. That’s one reason, Ms. Carney said, these birds are sticking around in Durham Region instead of heading south. I got in touch with Ms. Carney after tak- ing a walk down at Lakeview Park the day before. There were so many Canada geese in the water, it was hard to pay attention to any other part of nature. In elementary school, I remember learn- ing all about the winter migration for the big bird but, thinking of it now, there are always tons of geese hanging out during the cold months. “They’ve been doing very well in the win- ter because they’re so adaptive. They’ve found everything they need to eat right here,” she said. “A lot of our water fowl are supposed to go down to the coast. They’ll show up in Louisiana and the Gulf of Mexico as well.” Some are making the journey but more often than not our migratory birds are stay- ing put. Ms. Carney said this has only started happening in recent decades. The popu- lation of the Canada goose is beginning to grow in rapid numbers. It’s to the point where we get calls into the newspaper from people letting us know of bizarre places they’ve found geese nesting. A notable spot was in the parking lot of a Shopper’s Drug Mart in Oshawa last spring. A recent count over Christmas saw the number of Cana- da geese at about 4,000 in Whitby Harbour alone. “Because these birds are here, there is a lot for people to see,” Ms. Carney said. When I saw the different groups of birds on the water I saw ducks, swans and geese but Ms. Carney sees the different types of each. She points out enthusiastically the differences between the mallard duck and others like the greater scaup, the buffle- head, the common goldeneye and the long tailed duck. Once your eyes are open to the different breeds out there, it’s hard to see just a duck. Ms. Carney is a nature-appreciation col- umnist for Metroland Durham newspa- pers. She likes to write all about her differ- ent bird sightings, most times spotted right from her own backyard. WATCH the video story @ newsdurhamregion.com Watching winter birds SABRINA BYRNES / METROLAND WHITBY -- Nature enthusi- ast and columnist Margaret Carney (above and at left) looked through her binoculars at a group of greater scaups on Lake Ontario at Thickson’s Woods on Jan. 6. Family Changing? Your Insurance Needs Change Too Call 905 427-5888Call 905 427-5888 1920 Bayly St., Pickering1920 Bayly St., Pickering www.firstdurham.comwww.fi rstdurham.com Call First DurhamCall First Durham Insurance & FinancialInsurance & Financial Today For A NoToday For A No Obligation Quote!Obligation Quote! FFIRSTIRST D DURHAMURHAM IINSURANCE &NSURANCE &F FINANCIALINANCIAL PuttingYOUR Needs FirstPutting YOUR Needs First -You’reWorth It!- You’re Worth It! PICKERING TOWN CENTRE • UPPER LEVEL • SEARS WING IT’S SALE TIME! 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Police were called to the parking lot at Squires Beach Road and Henry Street at around 12:45 p.m. Feb. 7 after a dispute over a parking space turned into a beating and theft, said Durham Regional Police Spokeswoman Sgt. Nancy van Rooy. “It’s a road rage incident that becomes assault and robbery,” she said. A couple from Clarington reportedly pulled into the parking lot and wanted a spot that a teenage boy was standing in, apparently saving it for another car. The female passenger got out of the car and told the teenag- er they wanted the spot, and her partner slowly started backing in. Then a second car reportedly came by and two women jumped out, Sgt. van Rooy said. The women and the teenage boy then allegedly started attacking the female, knocking her down. The victim’s partner then got out of the car. Shortly after, a third car came to a stop and six males got out of the vehicle. Those men reportedly then knocked the couple down, kicking and punching them. The suspects then alleged- ly took the victims’ wallets and went through their back pockets. “There were suspected head injuries to the male only, but both were sent to the local hospital,” Sgt. van Rooy said. The officer working the flea market was alerted to the situation and was able to catch up to three of the male suspects getting into a black Honda. They drove off but the officer was able to get the licence plate num- ber. Police are now looking for a second vehicle, a black Lexus. Police are looking for two black females, six black males and one black teenage boy. They are believed to reside in Pickering and Scarborough.No arrests have been made and police are seeking witnesses to the inci- dent. It’s a sweet deal! Sticky and sweet– your very own Valentine treat! 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Gift Includes: One Minibon Roll Retail Value: $2.69 Thursday, February 11th to Sunday, February 14th CRIME Road rage incident turns violent at Pickering flea market Sunday If you have information about the investigation: CALL905-579-1520 ext. 2567 (Street level robbery unit) CRIMESTOPPERS: Anonymous tips can be made to Dur- ham police at 1-800-222-8477 LOCAL BREAKING NEWS, SPORTS, PHOTOS, VIDEO AND WEATHER >> durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • February 10, 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 BY JENNIFER STONE jstone@durhamregion.com AJAX -- After taking in many of the varied activities and sights at Ajax Winterfest, Christine Jones had an idea of what she wanted to do next: “Go inside and get warm.” But the Pickering woman’s daughters, five-year- old Rebecca and six-year-old Nicole, had other ideas. They hadn’t yet had a hay ride, and that’s where they headed next. The event was held Sunday at the McLean Com- munity Centre and, in spite of the bitter cold and biting wind, it drew a large crowd. “It’s just a good chance to get out together,” said Pickering mom Cynthia Sauve as her three-year- old took a turn painting one of the many intricate- ly carved ice sculptures, including one represent- ing the Olympic rings and others depicting hockey plays. Ice sculpture artists provided hourly demonstra- tions, to show how they created the large works of art. The event included an array of activities, indoors and out. Outside, a large skating rink was set up, complete with a Zamboni for frequent flooding. Jumping castles, kids’ games and even an extreme trampoline show, featuring snowboarders doing trampoline tricks, were among the events outside the Community Centre, while an array of events, including face painting and crafts, took place inside. The event was sponsored by CIBC and Ontario Power Generation. Despite the cold, there was a good reason to be there, Ms. Jones said. “Just for the family fun of it.” COMMUNITY Family fun at Ajax Winterfest WALTER PASSARELLA PHOTOS AJAX -- The annual Ajax Winterfest at the McLean Community Centre brought out families into the outdoors on a cold day on Sunday, Feb. 7. Victoria and Gilbert Jancar, above, enjoyed a skate on the outdoor rink. At left, an acrobat from the Skyriders Club of Richmond Hill wowed the crowd. Mayor gets 4.7 per cent increase, councillors get eight per cent BY REKA SZEKELY rszekely@durhamregion.com AJAX -- Ajax councillors unanimously passed the 2010 budget which included a 2.75-per cent tax increase for homeowners. The increase represents an extra $30.45 on the local portion of the bill for an aver- age Ajax home valued at $293,600. The local portion is less than a third of resi- dents’ property taxes, with the rest going to the Region of Durham and to the Province for education. The Town’s general levy budget, which includes the library, grew to $43.9 million in 2010, a $2.3 million increase over 2009. Councillors expressed pride at keeping a promise to cut the annual increase by .25 percentage points each year over the past four years. They started with a 3.5 per cent increase in 2007. This year’s increases in service are limit- ed to more frequent grass cutting on Town boulevards, after residents complained about the dandelions last year, and recy- cling in parks. Big ticket items included in the budget include the first phase of the new commu- nity centre at Taunton and Audley roads at a cost of $25 million between 2010 and 2012. Of that, $1.25 million would be spent in 2010 with the money coming from develop- ment charges, gas tax and the debt reduc- tion reserve funded by slots payments from OLG. Major road work includes the widen- ing of Salem Road between Rossland and Taunton roads. The Town will also be spending $6.29 mil- lion in 2010 in the second year of funding for the construction of a new operations and environmental services building at Salem and Rossland roads. Of that, $1 mil- lion comes from the gas tax and $1.7 mil- lion comes from the debt reduction reserve. Ajax will borrow the rest. The mayor will receive $3,383 more this year bringing his salary to $76,043, a 4.7- per cent increase. Councillors will receive $2,380 more, an eight-per cent increase, for a total of $32,112. Regional councillors also receive pay from the Region of Durham. The mayor’s travel allowance will increase by $1,000 and councillor’s will increase by $800. Coun. Jordan pointed out that a citizen’s committee in 2007 recommended salaries in Ajax be based on the average in Dur- ham’s lakeshore municipalities. The budget was passed unanimously by the five councillors present at the meet- ing: Scott Crawford, Coun. Jordan, Renrick Ashby, Pat Brown and Coun. Collier. Mayor Steve Parish is away and budget chairwom- an Joanne Dies could not attend the meet- ing because of a family emergency. Both Mayor Parish and Coun. 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TOWN HALL Ajax passes budget with tax hike, pay hike KEY PROJECTS IN 2010 Projects identified in the Town’s 2010 budget -- Sportsplex community centre Phase 1, $25 mil- lion -- Year two of funding for new operations and envi- ronmental Services building, $6.3 million -- Gas-tax funded road work: Griffiths Drive, Pearce Drive and Doyle Court, $965,000 -- General levy-funded road work: Kings Crescent and Glenwood Terrace, $730,000 -- Kerrison Drive extension from Harwood Road to Salem Road, $1.9 million -- Salem Road widening Rossland to Taunton roads, $2.3 million -- Gas tax-funded bike lanes, $69,100 -- Lake Ontario shoreline development strategy, $80,000 -- Greenwood trail improvements and pedestrian bridge replacement, $700,000 -- St. Andrew’s Park development, $500,000 Please recycle your News Advertiser 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 THINK... email responses to newsroom@durhamregion.com & 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 durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • February 10, 20106 P Lawyers should be subject to searches at new courthouse Protest puts unnecessary burden on justice system Durham’s newest courtroom opened its doors for business Monday but it wasn’t the accused who were creating all the buzz. As courts opened for the day, defence lawyers stood outside the new building, refusing to go to work because they were being subjected to searches -- some- thing that until now they’ve not had to endure. For years, at Durham’s courthouses, the lawyers only had to show an identity card to get to work while members of the public were subject to a search. Those rules all changed when the new courthouse opened. Now, the defence lawyers are being treated no differently than the public, subject to a search each time they enter the building. The lawyers, who had been aware the change was coming, stood outside the courthouse Monday morning in protest, bringing the justice system to a halt. One trial affected by the protest was the high-profile case of Mark Scott, who is accused of assaulting two women out- side his son’s Oshawa school in 2008. Mr. Scott’s defence was scheduled to be heard but the trial has now been adjourned until March. That is not fair to Mr. Scott or any other witnesses who had to attend court that day for a hearing. Oshawa lawyer John Adamson spoke for many who took part in the protest saying the search is “an affront. We’re officers of the court. It’s completely unacceptable and arbitrary.” But the police say the practice is to ensure the safety of everyone inside the building. Even officers attending the courthouse to testify at trials will be sub- ject to searches. The lawyers have been able to get an injunction to stop the searches until a judge hears the argu- ment, so it is business as usual at the courthouse. The two sides have been trying to reach a compromise since November. One idea could be to allow local lawyers, those familiar to court security, into the build- ing with appropriate ID without being searched. In the past, that has been easy as the courthouses used around Durham were smaller and the same people were always coming and going. The new, larger building will bring peo- ple from all over Ontario, so no one can expect court officers to become familiar with every face passing through the front door. Should the judge not reach a decision right away, the lawyers should agree to continue working until a compromise can be reached. ANIMAL WELFARE Story helped cats find new home To the editor: I just wanted to thank the Pickering News Advertiser for posting Cat Town’s story (Pickering News Advertiser, Fri- day, Jan. 29,) The cat on the front page, Angie, is now in a new, warm loving home, along with her friend Michi, in our house. We recently had to have our cat put down due to cancer and I am so happy I was able to give a home to two others in need. Sharon Carss, of Cat Town, and the rest of the staff were extremely helpful and gave us a lot of important information on how to introduce the new cats with our existing animals -- we have a cat and a dog. What a wonderful volunteer adoption program for our community and ani- mals. I can only hope that more people in our community begin to get involved and help save animals in need. Again, thank you to the News Advertis- er for bringing such a wonderful story to light. Jamie Scheeler Pickering MOVEMENT Pickering airport activist joined fight in the 1980s To the editor: Re: ‘To make a difference you must stick with it for the long haul’, editorial, Feb. 5. Thank you so much for highlighting the work of people who make a difference and are in it, as you say, for ‘the long haul.’ How- ever, I must correct the impression that I’ve been battling the airport in north Pickering since the days of People or Planes in the early 70s. In fact, I only moved here in 1980. In a strangely mixed metaphor I must reaf- firm that I both stand on the shoulders and in the shadow of the original People or Planes folk who accomplished the impossible -- the grassroots movement that grounded a gov- ernment. Many of those original POPers (Lorne Almack and Brian Buckles in particu- lar) are still fighting the good fight, especially as we now turn our energy toward saving the land in perpetuity. To them the real kudos. Oh -- and if your Oshawa woman can live in Columbus, I’d like to point out that I’m proud to say I live in Brougham. Hooray for ham- lets. Mary Delaney Pickering REVENUE Ajax casino just like any other business To the editor: Whitby This Week has stated the Great Blue Heron Casino pays for five police officers and one police car, no idea why. The paper also stated that the Ajax slots gives the Town of Ajax several million dollars annually, no idea why either. The Region was jealous it wasn’t in on the action for the Ajax casino but why should they get extra funds from a business because it is a casino? I am always sceptical when any person or business donates to a politician or level of government, it tends to lead to pref- erential treatment, greed and corruption. The only way to stop the fighting and be fair is don’t give greedy politicians extra money. I haven’t seen a note on anyone’s property tax bill saying there was a reduction in prop- erty tax because the casino paid a portion. Most businesses have their own agendas in supporting the community, such as sponsor- ing teams or worthy causes. Why shouldn’t the casinos be the same? If they want their name on a new library or hospital wing, I see nothing wrong with the donation and glory. I see no value in giving government extra funds; it tends to get spent recklessly so give directly to the community. I have tried to offer money-saving ideas to various levels of government and they don’t want to listen. The last time I got a reply along the line of “you want to run the town like a business and we can’t work that way”. I guess raising taxes and increased spend- ing every year is the way the system should work. I bet if our politicians got a bonus based upon cost reductions they’d cut some waste. Kevin Clark Whitby durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • February 10, 20107 P RON PIETRONIRO / BEHIND THE LENS No excuses So, what’s your excuse? We all have them, we all make them and then we justify their existence. A local high school was hosting a speaker representing Free The Children. At most times a rather mundane assignment. Spencer West then hit the stage, dynamic, charismatic, funny, no legs and a great story- teller. Mr. West went on to tell his story about losing his legs at age five and the many hur- dles he’s had to face. Today, he’s an inspira- tion to everyone he meets. In 2008, he trav- elled to rural Kenya on an international trip to help build a school. Can’t you just feel those excuses slipping away? This is the great part about photojournal- ism; you tend to photograph things over and over, but sometimes one of those repetitious events yields a pretty nice image and an even stronger message. JOANNE BURGHARDT When words won’t do Choosing a photo for the front page of a newspaper can be tricky. It goes beyond whether or not the image is nicely composed, looks spontaneous rather than posed, or has clear, crisp colour. Those are all important considerations but often it’s your potential reaction to the photo that we talk about in the newsroom. Last week we spent considerable time look- ing over the images we received from FTC Canada, an organization doing emergency health care in Haiti. Having made the decision to run a story page one about two Port Perry doctors who had just returned from Haiti, we had to decide which of the 1,000 images would best tell the story. The technical quality of the photos was good, not great, but the content was stunning. Mobile hospitals, crumbled buildings, doc- tors working in terrible conditions and the wounded ... many of those photos were too horrible for words. These images revealed the reality of the situ- ation in a way words never could, but many were too graphic to see unexpectedly on your front doorstep. We eventually chose a verti- cal image of Dr. Anthony Brown treating an elderly patient who had suffered an open leg fracture. It was graphic but less so than many of the others; and it left a lasting impression on us, which was its purpose. The next day we were again at the comput- er screen, this time viewing images of emer- gency workers extricating a woman from the wreckage of a serious car accident and airlift- ing her to hospital. In cases like this, we consider how graphic the image is. If there is blood, is it too much for the average reader to handle? How seriously injured is the victim? In cases where the victim is likely to succumb to his injuries, we gener- ally choose not to run a picture of the victim’s face for the sake of his family. Once police confirmed the victim was in good condition, we decided to go with an image of emergency workers transferring the victim on a stretcher, with a second shot of the air ambulance. In both cases, the photos said more than words ever could. -- Joanne Burghardt is editor-in-chief of the Metroland Durham Region Media Group Digging out from winter’s trench This can be a very tough time of the year, emotionally. The sun, on those rare occasions when it does decide to come up, usually doesn’t make an appearance until close to eight in the morning and then, with the energy of a TTC ticket-taker, it bails around four in the afternoon. Add to that those interminable stretches of damp, cold, grey days; weather that would make Norman Vincent Peale want to open a vein. It’s like wintering on Golgotha. The end result is that many of us end up staying inside, alone. And on those rare occa- sions when we do venture out of doors ... for groceries, booze or a refill of Prozac ... we rarely have any meaningful human contact, outside of the occasional ‘Shaddup’, ‘Outta my way’, or the ever irritating ‘Cold enough for ya?’. None of this is good. We are, with the excep- tion of some employees of Revenue Canada, highly social creatures. We not only like mix- ing communally with others of our species, but we need it. It’s as vital to us as sunlight and sex. Which, incidentally, explains the immense popularity of outdoor, naked Twist- er competitions. This point was driven home to my wife and me recently when it occurred to us, as we sat down to yet another evening of ‘Whaddya wanna do?’, that we were not just in a bit of a rut, socially. We were in a Marianas trench, socially. Our weekends, evenings and free time were largely being spent at home with each other ... period. The kids didn’t even want to hang with us anymore. And as important as one-on-one time with your partner is, a spouse is kind of like a woodstove. They’re warm and com- forting and nice to get close to, but spend too much time around them and you start to fall asleep. So it becomes vital to mix with other adults now and then. Seeing other couples is very good for your relationship with your own partner. If for no other reason than to be able to say, ‘Gee, I had no idea the Meldersons were such dorks ... I sure am glad I married you, honey.’ Socializing, of course, requires energy. We need to rouse ourselves from our torpor, make a few phone calls, send out an e-mail or two, and put out a positive vibe. And what you will find, unless you really are a sociopath ... in which case you should know that Revenue Canada is hiring ... is that others, having been in exactly the same drab state you had found yourselves in, are more than happy to get together. Dying, in fact, to get together. The rest is easy. People who are starved for company don’t need or expect you to put on the dog. A crockpot full of chili and a case of cold beer does the trick every time. Hell, come mid-February, I wouldn’t turn my nose up at a bag of chips and a warm Pepsi, so long as I had some good friends to share them with. Just let me talk and laugh with and listen to some other human beings for a while. It doesn’t get any better than that ... unless of course, someone brings the Twister. Durham resident Neil Crone, actor-comic-writer, saves some of his best lines for his columns. NEIL CRONE WE ASKED Will Canada get the most Olympic medals this year? (from left) MIKE MUNCE --‘Yes, because they’re at home.’ VITO LAMANNA --‘I think so, because it’s here in Canada.’ JERRY DOST --‘I think they will, because of where they’re training.’ KIRK CARTER --‘I think we’ll do more ... because we’re playing at home.’ Asked at...Don Beer Arena durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • February 10, 20108 P durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • February 10, 20109 P %JSFDU"DDFTT (FOFSBM&ORVJSJFT 4FSWJDF%JTSVQUJPODJUZPGQJDLFSJOHDPN 5 )PVS-JOF 5PMM'SFF 55: DVTUPNFSDBSF!DJUZPGQJDLFSJOHDPN DJUZPGQJDLFSJOHDPN Attend Public Meetings at City Hall February 11 Pickering Museum Village Advisory Committee 7:00 pm February 16 Council Meeting 7:30 pm February 23 Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee 7:00 pm February 24 Committee of Adjustment 7:00 pm February 24 Accessibility Advisory Committee 7:00 pm February 25 Library Board - Central 6:30 pm All meetings are open to the public. For details call 905.420.2222 or visit the City website. Date Meeting Time 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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The City does not have the authority to waive penalty and interest charges. 2010 I NTERIM TAX NOTICE First Instalment of the 2010 INTERIM PROPERTY TAX BILL is due for payment February 26, 2010 Notice of Public Meeting 2010 Budget and User Fees The Council of the City of Pickering will hold a Public Meeting to consider the 2010 Current and Capital Budget and User Fees on: Thursday, March 4, 2010 at 9:00 am Friday, March 5, 2010 at 9:00 am (if necessary) Pickering Civic Complex, Main Committee Room One The Esplanade, Pickering The 2010 Current and Capital Budget and User Fees will be formally adopted at a Special Meeting of Council to be held on: Monday, March 29, 2010 at 7:30 pm Pickering Civic Complex, Council Chambers One The Esplanade, Pickering Copies of the proposed 2010 Budgets, Current, Capital and User Fees will be available on March 1, 2010 at no cost upon request by contacting the Corporate Services Department, City of Pickering, 905.420.4634, or by email at corpserv@cityofpickering.com. The City is proposing to change fees for building permits, planning applications and other City fees. Residents or other individuals who wish to appear at the March 4, 2010 meeting as a delegation should register with Linda Roberts, Committee Coordinator by 4:00 pm on Wednesday, March 3, 2010 at lroberts@cityofpickering.com or 905.420.4660, ext. 2928. Residents or other individuals who wish to appear at the March 29, 2010 meeting as a delegation should register with Linda Roberts, Committee Coordinator by 12 noon on Thursday, March 26, 2010 at lroberts@cityofpickering.com or 905.420.4660, ext. 2928. Written comments for Council’s attention and requests for further information regarding these meetings should be directed to the City Clerk at dshields@cityofpickering.com or 905.420.4660, ext. 2019. Dated this 1st day of February, 2010. Debbie Shields Gillis A. 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Below is a list of awards presented and their recipients: •The Agency Award: Girls Incorporated of Durham •Corporate and Employee Award of Excellence: Purdue Pharma and its employees •Employee Campaign of the Year: Municipal Property Assessment Corpo- ration and its employees; Costco Ware- house and its employees •Outstanding New Employee Campaign Coordinator: Anchel Krishna, Pur- due Pharma; Paul Nishikawa, City of Pickering; Michelle Muench, Meridian Credit Union; Stacey Hanks, Municipal Property Assessment Corporation •Public Sector Award: Region of Durham and its employees •Education Award: Uxbridge Secondary School staff and students •Campaign Chair Select Award: Karen Krull, special events chairwoman; Jamie Barker •Spirit Award: Messier-Dowty and its employees; Veridian Corporation and its employees •Corporate Citizenship Award: Ontario Power Generation; The Bay, Pickering Town Centre •Community Spirit Award: That Choco- late Shoppe By the Lake; Creative Play; Hubbell Canada •Union Award: CN Employee and Pen- sioners Fund •Labour Campaign Award: Elementary Teachers’ Federation Ontario Durham Occasional source.comwedding Visit the show to see Durham’s leading wedding professionals Sunday, Feb. 21, 2010 11am - 5pm Ajax Convention Centre Sponsored by Spring 2010 AJAX PICKERING NEWS ADVERTISER Please email lmccaig@durhamregion.com for any show info. Purchase $4 advance tickets online for your chance to win a $200 Gift Certifi cate courtesy of Tickets at the door $6 each or 2 for $10 PICKERING PHOTO In the village BUY TICKETS ONLINE AND SAVE FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN Ajax-Pickering United Way celebrates volunteers SABRINA BYRNES / METROLAND AJAX -- The Ajax-Pickering- Uxbridge United Way announced the total raised in 2009 campaign, $1,701,630, at a celebration at the Deer Creek Golf and Banquet Facility on Feb. 4. Representatives from various organizations that have benefited from the United Way held up the numbers. The remaining $2,000 went to the Cana- dian Red Cross. “We wanted to do what we could for a worthy organization,” Pastor Castro said. The event included local musicians (mostly soloists), food and a slide pre- sentation. Boxing champion and radio host Spider Jones also stopped by for a pep talk. Peo- ple gave freely throughout the evening, Pastor Castro said. “There was an outflow of love and sen- sitivity and a deep sense of empathy in everything that was done,” he said. Pastor Castro also invited other local churches to attend the fundraiser, result- ing in a packed, multi-faith house. “A disaster doesn’t know a faith limit,” he said. “Everybody feels pain when pain strikes.” Pastor Castro learned of Food For the Poor when he preached at a church in Jamaica recently. Originally from Jamai- ca, he moved to Canada in 1986. He’s been with the Apostolic Pentecostal Church since 2001. When he learned of the devastating earthquake that killed hundreds of thou- sands of Haitians, he knew FFPC was an organization he felt comfortable donat- ing to. “We are young in Canada,” Ms. Mah- food said. “I’m the only employee here.” Ms. Mahfood was very grateful for the donation. Her uncle, Ferdinand Mah- food, started the organization 28 years ago to serve the Caribbean and Latin America. FFPC was founded in 1991, but only had a small presence and was expanded by Ms. Mahfood in 2008. Food for the Poor Inc. also has agencies in the United States, Jamaica, Haiti and Guy- ana. It’s presence in Haiti is strong. “We have 500 employees and not one of them was killed,” Ms. Mahfood said. And the team went quickly to work. When the quake hit, there were already containers of food on the ground, she said. The Canadian organization has pro- cured and sent over three, 20-foot con- tainers of milk powder for Haitian chil- dren since the quake. The donation from the church will go toward paying for shipping costs of get- ting the supplies to Haiti. But now that the donations have poured in, FFPC is thinking ahead. “Now it’s time for the long-term,” Ms. Mahfood said. “Now what? The next step will be building homes, building schools.” Over the past 25 years, Food for the Poor Haiti has built more than 10,000 homes, which weathered the earthquake very well, with little damage, according to FFPC’s website. The organization is asking for a long- term commitment from donors to help rebuild the country. For more information: VISIT www.foodforthepoorcanada.org durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • February 10, 201011 P We wanted to do what we could for a worthy organization. Pastor Audley Castro OUTFLOW from page 1 HAITI RELIEF ‘Outflow of love’ from Pickering congregation Advertising Feature Valentines Gift Guide Help your child show love this Valentine’s Day (NC)—Kids love Valentine’s Day. I mean what’s not to love? Most classrooms allow the children to exchange colourful cards or different sweets. Some teachers even set aside time for a party during class time. 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Pickering 905-420-9700 Full Inventory on www.pvw.com 2008 Gold German engineering turns steel into gold. German engineering has been recognized once again. First, the new 2010 Golf, packed with class-leading innovation and refi nement, was voted the 2009 World Car of the Year. Then the new 2010 Golf GTI - the sixth generation of the original hot hatch - was named 2010 Automobile of the Year by AUTOMOBILE Magazine and the Best New Sports / Performance Car under $50,000 by the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada. To experience the new Golf family for yourself, visit Pickering Volkswagen or pvw.com. Raising the bar. Again. The new 2010 Golf GTI. Well-equipped from $28,675* The new 2010 Golf. Well-equipped from $20,175* Finish with 8-6 win over first-place Bowmanville BY BRAD KELLY bkelly@durhamregion.com PICKERING -- The Pickering Pan- thers can point to their final game as a bright spot in a regular season that didn’t have very many. The Panthers snapped a nine- game losing streak with an impres- sive 8-6 victory over the first-place Bowmanville Eagles on Sunday afternoon, but they won’t get to build on the momentum of the vic- tory. The Sunday afternoon game in Bowmanville was the final one of a season that produced a record of 15-31-4 for the Panthers, finish- ing last place in the 10-team East Division of the Central Canadian Hockey League. “Disappointment,” was the word head coach Bill Brady came up with to describe the season. “We thought we were better than what we were. We made some mistakes. We had a lot of opportunities over the course of the year get away from us and they all added up at the end.” The season started horribly for the Panthers, losing eight in a row out of the gate. A five-game winning streak followed and it appeared they were headed in the right direction. But they managed to win two games in a row just one more time over the final 37 games. The end result left them 15 points back of the Ajax Attack for the eighth and final playoff spot, and 35 behind the Eagles and Welling- ton Dukes, tied for first place. “It’s not a situation where you’re going to sit and look back and think what if we would have done this, or what if we would have done that,” said Brady in analyzing the past season. “Maybe as a staff, we over evaluated and thought we were better than we were. You can’t point your finger specifically and blame this or that. “At the end of the day you don’t get it done.” Jordan Ramsay had three goals in Sunday’s win over Bowmanville, with the others going to Jesse Brown (2), Khalid Alli, Justin Mac- Donald and Mike Lucifora. Brady and the rest of the staff working under a one-year contract will wait to hear their fate for next season. Next on the calendar is a rookie camp in April.durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • February 10, 201022 AP Sports Brad Kelly Sports Editor bkelly@durhamregion.com newsdurhamregion.com PHOTO BY WALTER PASSARELLA BOWMANVILLE -- The Bowmanville Eagles’ Mike Berney took Pickering Panthers’ Chris Gelencser into the boards, during the final game of the regular season for the Panthers on Sunday afternoon. Despite winning 8-6, the Panthers didn’t qualify for the playoffs. Opening game of best-of-seven in Ajax Thursday BY BRAD KELLY bkelly@durhamregion.com BOWMANVILLE -- If you think you can recall a recent playoff series pitting the Bowmanville Eagles and the Ajax Attack as opening round foes, your mem- ory serves you correct. It occurred just last season, in fact, when the Attack pulled off a mild upset over the Eagles, elim- inating them in the first round after finishing three points behind in the regular season standings. From an Ajax perspective, the hockey club is hoping for history to repeat itself, while the Eagles are looking to erase the memory of the early exit. Game 1 of the best-of-seven Central Canadian Hockey League East Division quarter- final opens Thursday in Ajax at 8 p.m., with Games 2 and 3 in Bowmanville on Friday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 6:30 p.m. “I think we are playoff ready. We have some pretty good momentum here,” said Eagles GM/coach Curtis Hodgins, who guided his team to a first-place finish in the East with a record of 32-13-5, finishing tied with the Wellington Dukes at 69 points each, but claiming first based on a tiebreaker. “I’m pretty happy with our play in general.” The Attack closed out their season on a sour note, losing 8-3 in Bowmanville on Friday night, but coach Carey Durant wasn’t putting much stock in the loss. “I think we’re definitely ready to play in the playoffs. (Friday) wasn’t a preview of what we showed this season,” he said, pointing out that the team’s top two scorers, Black Boddy and Jordan Reed, saw limited ice time. “I wanted them to take a little bit of a break. They’ve played a lot this year.” The distance between the teams is much greater than the three points from a year ago. The Attack finished eighth in the East with a 24-25-1 record, 20 points back of the first-place Eagles. Regardless of the gap, both coaches agreed that discipline will be a key to winning the series. As an example, eight of the 11 goals scored in Friday’s game came with the man advan- tage, six of those to the Eagles. “I think it will be who wants it more and who’s going to stay out of the penalty box and be disciplined,” said Durant. “Bowmanville has a real good team, but I think we have a real good team. Probably out of all the matchups we were look- ing at in our division, I think it’s going to be the best matchup.” Hodgins concurs with that the- ory. “Ajax has a very good power play with their skilled guys. We have to stay out of the box and not give them any chances that we don’t need to,” he said, add- ing that his club doesn’t want to get into any shootouts with Ajax, but wants to play tight defen- sively and make the most of its home-ice advantage. The Eagles came out ahead in the regular season series between the clubs, winning three of the four games, out- scoring the Attack 20-11 in the process. THE SCOOP -- If necessary, games five through seven will be played on consecutive days, Friday, Feb. 19 in Bowmanville (7 p.m.), Saturday, Feb. 20 in Ajax (3 p.m.) and Sunday, Feb. 21 in Bowmanville at 1:30 p.m. ... Scoring in Friday’s loss to Bowmanville were Ian MacDon- ald, Blake Boddy and Hayden Perroni ... The other East Divi- sion first-round matchups pit Wellington against Whitby, Markham against Lindsay and Stouffville against Peterbor- ough. PLAYOFFS Attack face Eagles again NO PLAYOFFS Season ends on positive note for Panthers TRIPLE-A HOCKEY Raiders announce coaches for next season AJAX -- Though the current cam- paign has yet to draw to a close, preparations are underway for the 2010-11 Ajax-Pickering Raid- ers’ season. The Triple-A organization has announced its coaches for next season. In the Novice Division, Rob Watson will be running things, while Chris Lovisek and Jay Latreille will man the benches for the Minor Atom and Atom teams, respectively. Paul Cammaleri will be coaching at the Minor Peewee level, while TJ Hill takes the helm of the Peewee squad. The Minor Bantams will be led by Sal Caggiula, while Dale Lee will head the Bantam club. The Minor Midget team will be run next season by Trevor Nkiwane. A head coach for the Midget team has yet to be chosen. This is what the taekwon- do environment instilled in me and in turn I want to pass on to others in a pro- gram. The self-confidence I gained through taekwondo training is a main factor in my success, not just in my sport, but just about any- thing I focus on.” A minor performance set- back in 2009 prevented him from qualifying to repre- sent Canada at recent inter- national meets such as the Pan Am championships in Ecuador, World Cup in Azerbaijan and world championships in Copen- hagen, Denmark. “You win some and you lose some, but always accept it with grace. Set- ting my goals and learning from the process is much more rewarding. This is what I was taught. Long- term development is what I seek for myself,” says Pham- hung. He continues his training schedule with several high- profile coaches and teams in the GTA. After representing Can- ada at the world junior championships, he will shift focus on representing Team Ontario at the senior nationals in Edmonton on May 1-2. “It is my last year as a junior, so one of my coach- es told me engage in each step and leave a trail,” he says.durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • February 10, 201023 AP Wednesday February 10, 2010 Ajax & Pickering Locations Flyers in Today’s Paper If you did not receive your News Advertiser/fl yers OR you are interested in a paper route call Circulation at 905-683-5117. Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9 - 6:30 Sat. 9 - 1:00 Your Carrier will be around to collect an optional delivery charge of $6.00 every three weeks. Carrier of The Week Remember, all inserts, including those on glossy paper, can be recycled with the rest of your newspaper through your blue box Recycling program. SAVE TIME, SAVE MONEY View Flyers/Coupons At * Delivered to selected households only Today’s carrier of the week is Ryan. Ryan enjoys X-Box and hanging out with friends. Ryan has received a dinner voucher from Boston Pizza as well as Subway and McDonalds. Congratulations Ryan for being our Carrier of the Week. 8 Salem Rd South Ajax, ON L1S 7T7 * Bessada Kia Ajax/Pick. * Clip & Click Ajax/Pick. * Gino’s Pizza Ajax * Home Depot Ajax/Pick. * Home Hardware Ajax * JYSK Ajax * Lowes Ajax * Millwork Ajax/Pick. * National Sports Ajax/Pick. * Real Estate Ajax/Pick. * Rona Ajax/Pick. * Staples Business Depot Ajax/Pick. * Wheels Ajax/Pick. * XS Cargo Ajax 279 Kingston Rd. E. Ajax 260 Kingston Rd. E. Ajax (in Home Depot) 1105 Kingston Rd. Pickering (in Home Depot) 255 Salem Rd. S. D#1 42 Old Kingston Rd., Ajax 465 Bayly St. W. #5, Ajax 1889 Brock Rd., Pickering 300 Harwood Ave. S., Ajax 6 Harwood Ave. S., Ajax AJAX -- The Ajax Minor Midget AE Knights came up with the tournament cham- pionship at the 12th Annu- al Carl Gordeneer Faustina tournament held at the Eto- bicoke Mastercard Centre of Excellence. The team travelled to Eto- bicoke and came away with the gold medal after four well-played games. In game one the Knights beat Brampton 4-2. In game two they beat the host team Faustina 5-1, then played Oshawa to a 3-3 tie to win the round robin. The finals had them play against a very determined Oshawa team, with Ajax holding on for a 4-2 victory. Team members of the JJ McGuire Contractors/Ajax Animal Hospital-sponsored team are: Eric Brown, Con- nor Cole, Tyler Cole, Ryan Pickering resident will represent Canada in Mexico AJAX -- Pickering High School’s Lawrence Pham- hung recently won the 2010 junior national taekwondo championships in Halifax and will be headed to Mex- ico to represent Canada at the junior worlds. With Canada’s top 18 ath- letes representing their respective provinces, Law- rence advanced through his matches to reach the final, defeating Manitoba in the preliminaries, Quebec in the quarterfinals, British Columbia in the semis and a fellow Ontarian in the final. With the win, Pham- hung secured the national team spot for the 55kg Jr. featherweight division and is preparing for the junior world championships in Tijuana, Mexico, on March 3-9. He is also being con- sidered for Singapore’s first Youth Olympic Games scheduled in August. A first-degree black belt in the Korean martial art, he has been the junior Cana- dian Taekwondo cham- pion four times and a past national team member. “It’s a group effort,” says the 16-year-old, whose two older siblings were past national team members, and has a younger sibling moving up in the provincial rankings. “Without each other’s support, we would not be able to accomplish what we have so far, though we don’t train together any- more, we always commu- nicate ways to improve our game and our training.” Phamhung trains six times a week during the competitive season. Along with balancing school and training, he finds time to share his passion with the community instructing at his family’s local club, Darkhorse Taekwondo. “Through taekwondo training, I continue many exciting travel experienc- es and opportunities,” says Phamhung. “It requires dedication, responsibility and, most of all, discipline. TAEKWONDO Phamhung off to taekwondo junior world championships SUBMITTED PHOTO AJAX -- Lawrence Phamhung, second from left, won his weight class at the junior national taekwondo champi- onships and will represent Canada at the world juniors in Mexico. Delaney, Mitchell Hinton, Alex Jones, Mitchell Knox, Michael Kuczuk, Ryan Lap- ensee, Stephen McelHinney, Matt Morrison, Chris Muir, Nicholas Nelson, Conner O’Hara, Dylan Ormerod, Jeff Schouten and Will Spivak. Head coach is Jim O’Hara, assistant coaches are Steve Cole and Ken Sherman, trainers are Chuck Muir and Brian Spivak, while the manager is Lori Jones. SUBMITTED PHOTO AJAX -- The Ajax Minor Midget AE Knights defeated Oshawa in the championship game to win a tournament in Etobicoke. MINOR MIDGET AE Ajax Knights win gold durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • February 10, 201024 AP Pickering Markets Trade CentrePickering Markets Trade Centre Squires Beach Rd. and Bayly, PickeringSquires Beach Rd. and Bayly, Pickering Friday,March26–3pm–8pmFriday, March 26 – 3pm – 8 pm Saturday, March 27 – 10am – 5pm Sunday, March 28 – 10am – 4pmSunday, March 28 – 10am – 4pm LANDSCAPING • GARDEN ACCESSORIES • HOME DECOR • PATIO FURNITURE • BBQ’S • ROOFING • WINDOWS • HOME IMPROVEMENTS • AIR CONDITIONING • HOT TUBS • SWIMMING POOLS • DECKS & SO MUCH MORE Exhibitors book your booth now! showsdurhamregion.com sponsored by: For more information please contact Audrey Dewit 905-426-4676 ext 257 or adewit@durhamregion.com FREE PARKING DOOR PRIZES SERVING DURHAM REGION 2010 REGISTRATION DATES LADY BLUE KNIGHTS FIELD LACROSSE Cost: Baby Blue Knights - $75 Jr. Blue Knights - $99 U15 / Open House League Programs - $135 Rep Programs - $135 initial registration fee + additional rep fees photocopy of birth certifi cate required for registration BABY BLUE KNIGHTS - Born in 2005, 2004 JR. BLUE KNIGHTS - Born in 2003, 2002, 2001 U15 HOUSE LEAGUE (under 15) OPEN HOUSE LEAGUE (15 and up) Rep programs available for 9 years to adult. SAT. FEB. 20, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Iroquois Sports Complex • WHITBY MONDAY MARCH 1, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM McKinney Arena • WHITBY For more information visit www.ladyblueknights.ca Friday, March 12Friday, March 12th th • • 1 pm - 9 pm1 pm - 9 pm Saturday, March 13Saturday, March 13thth • • 10 am - 6 pm10 am - 6 pm Sunday, March 14Sunday, March 14thth • • 10 am - 5 pm10 am - 5 pm 99 Athol St. E., Oshawa presents... www.metrolandshows.com www.durhamregion.com Wendy Weber @ (905) 579-4400 ext. 2215 wweber@durhamregion.com Devon LeBlanc @ (905) 579-4400 ext. 2236 dleblanc@durhamregion.com For exhibitor information call U15 boys’ team plays U17 National women’s club PICKERING -- The Pickering Soccer Club Power Green U15 boys were invited to play a friendly against the U17 Canadian national women’s team at Lamport Stadi- um recently. The Pickering U15 team, coached by Tony La Ferrara, has a large pool of very talent- ed players. A majority of the players have been with the Pickering Soccer Club since U8, developing over the years through the club’s program. The boys took on the challenge and impressed both the Toronto FC scouts and the Ontario Soccer Association coaches with a 2-1 win. A number of these boys have now been invited to try out for the Toronto FC Youth Academy. “I personally thank the Canadian Soc- cer Association and their players for the friendly. The women were fantastic and we are thrilled that these players represent the foundation for our future growth and suc- cess of soccer in Canada,” La Ferrara stat- ed in a press release. “As the main goal of Pickering is to develop our players, our U15 team is a fine example of the quality of tal- ent in Pickering and the development that is happening right here at home.” The game provided additional training for the women’s team as it attempts to earn a spot on the FIFA World Cup U17 Divi- sion. Both teams continue throughout the month to prepare for the new season. Once the season kicks off, all Pickering home matches will take place at Kinsmen Park. More information about the club can be found at www.pickeringsoccer.ca. U13 girls win four in a row for IEM tournament title DURHAM -- The Durham City Chameleons U13 girls’ basketball team won its second tournament medal of the season at the IEM Basketball Tournament in Newmarket. The two-day tournament consisted of eight Ontario teams and one team from St. John’s, Newfoundland (Cowan Heights Youth Basketball). Durham City lost the first game of the tournament in overtime against Cowan Heights 56-51 and then bounced back with two impressive victories over the Etobicoke Storm 55-16 and IEM Newmarket 52-33. Durham City played their best game of the season against the Brampton Warriors in the semifinal with two players with double-dou- bles, Jennifer Perrin, 11 points, 14 rebounds and Jasmine Rutchmann, 10 points, 15 rebounds. Two additional players also scored in double figures, Rachel Woodburn, 11 points, 5 steals and Kiyann Grimaldo, 11 points, 7 rebounds. Brampton won all of its games leading to the semifinals by playing an aggressive 3-2 full court zone press, but Durham City skillfully used great passing and movement to attack the defence, beat- ing Brampton 45-20. The champion- ship game was a rematch between Dur- ham City and Cowan Heights which was just as exciting as the opening game. Cowan jumped out to an early 9-2 lead but Dur- ham City held their opponents to only three points in the second quarter and played amazing defence in the second half to pull out the 35-32 victory. Team members include coach Woodburn, coach Aldcroft, Nicole Cevallos, Kiyann Grimaldo, Nicole Laing, Alex Matic, Jennifer Perrin, Jaclyn Ronson, Jasmine Rutschman, Negeen Sakhizadah, Akshita Tandon and Rachel Woodburn. For more information about girls rep bas- ketball in Durham Region, visit www.cha- meleonsbasketball.com. SUBMITTED PHOTO DURHAM -- The Durham City Chameleons U13 basketball team won the gold medal at the IEM tournament in Newmarket. BASKETBALL Durham City Chameleons win gold SOCCER Pickering players hold their own against Canada’s best PHOTO BY WILLIAM MEIJER TORONTO -- A member of the Pickering Soccer Club’s Power Green U15 team goes up to battle for possession of the ball against a member of Canada’s National U17 team in a recent exhibition game between the two clubs. durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • February 10, 2010Dr. F.J. Donevan CI Eastdale CVI NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Accommodation Review Committee (ARC) East Oshawa Secondary School Valuation Report and Board Staff Recommendation Report Monday, March 1, 2010 Durham District School Board (DDSB) Education Centre, Boardroom 400 Taunton Road East Whitby, Ontario TO PRESENT THE For additional information and detail, please refer to the Board's Website, School Accommodations/ARC Updates link at www.durham.edu.on.ca. at a Special Board Meeting following the regularly scheduled Standing Committee Meeting. The Director of Education will present the Accommodation Review Committee East Oshawa Secondary School Valuation Report (ARC Report) and the Board Staff Recommendation Report regarding the student accommodation needs in East Oshawa to the Board of Trustees at the March 1, 2010SpecialBoardMeeting. The public can also provide input at DDSB Board Meetings of March 22, 2010,April 19, 2010 and May 17,2010,duringpublicquestionperiod. The public will also have the opportunity to provide input on the ARC Report and the Board Staff RecommendationReportattheDDSBStandingCommitteeMeetingsofApril6,2010andMay3,2010, throughpresentationstotheBoard. InteresteddelegationsmustcontacttheAdministrativeAssistant to the Trustees, Kim Cox, no later than 4:00 p.m. Monday prior to the Standing Committee Meeting date, as noted above, in order for their written submissions to be included on the agenda. All presentationsarelimitedtotenminutes. All information pertaining to the Accommodation Review can be found on the Board's Website at www.durham.edu.on.ca. The ARC Report and the Board Staff Recommendation Report will also be availableatthemeetingonMarch1,2010andMay17,2010. All Durham District School Board Standing Committee Meetings and Board Meetings are open to the publicandbeginat7:00pm. Trustees are scheduled to make their final decision on the accommodation needs for the following secondaryschoolsinEastOshawa: attheBoardMeetingonMay17,2010at7:00pm. R.A. Sennett Public School Sir William Stephenson Public School West Lynde Public School NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Accommodation Review Committee (ARC) South West Whitby School Valuation Report and Board Staff Recommendation Report Monday, March 1, 2010 Durham District School Board (DDSB) Education Centre, Boardroom 400 Taunton Road East Whitby, Ontario The following three schools have been identified as potential closure/consolidation candidates in this review: TO PRESENT THE For additional information and detail, please refer to the Board's Website, School Accommodations/ARC Updates link at www.durham.edu.on.ca. at a Special Board Meeting following the regularly scheduled Standing Committee Meeting. The Director of Education will present the Accommodation Review Committee South West Whitby School Valuation Report (ARC Report) and the Board Staff Recommendation Report regarding the student accommodation needs in South West Whitby to the Board of Trustees at the March 1, 2010 SpecialBoardMeeting. The public can also provide input at DDSB Board Meetings of March 22, 2010,April 19, 2010 and May 17,2010,duringpublicquestionperiod. The public will also have the opportunity to provide input on the ARC Report and the Board Staff RecommendationReportattheDDSBStandingCommitteeMeetingsofApril6,2010andMay3,2010, through presentations to the Board. Interested delegations must contact theAdministrativeAssistant to the Trustees, Kim Cox, no later than 4:00 p.m. Monday prior to the Standing Committee Meeting date, as noted above, in order for their written submissions to be included on the agenda. All presentationsarelimitedtotenminutes. All information pertaining to the Accommodation Review can be found on the Board's Website at www.durham.edu.on.ca. The ARC Report and the Board Staff Recommendation Report will also be availableatthemeetingonMarch1,2010andMay17,2010. All Durham District School Board Standing Committee Meetings and Board Meetings are open to the publicandbeginat7:00pm. Trustees are scheduled to make their final decision on the accommodation needs in South West WhitbyattheBoardMeetingonMay17,2010at7:00pm. 25 AP ONTARIO HOCKEY LEAGUE Pointless weekend for Oshawa Generals Team loses all three weekend games BY SHAWN CAYLEY scayley@durhamregion.com OSHAWA -- Chris DePiero was glad to see the weekend off by the time Sunday night rolled around. And, really, who could blame him? DePiero, head coach and general manager of the Oshawa Generals, watched as his club came up empty over the weekend, losing all three of its games to fall into eighth place in the Eastern Conference stand- ings with a record of 21-27-3-2. Perhaps the most alarming aspect for the Generals in the three losses was their lack of jump out of the gate. Sunday, they fell behind 4-0 in an eventual 4-1 loss to the Bar- rie Colts, while Saturday night in Peterborough they trailed the Petes 2-0 before the game was nine min- utes old and ended up losing 6-3. Friday in Kitchener was a similar story, with the Generals surrender- ing four goals in just under eight minutes, leaving too big a hole to climb out of in a 7-6 loss to the Rangers. “Going into the weekend, we looked at our numbers and, first periods we’ve actually been pret- ty good in terms of goals against,” said DePiero in trying to explain the weekend’s events that led to extending the club’s losing streak to five games. “The second and third has been our Achilles Heel and then this weekend it was the complete opposite ... We have to put that behind us and I think focus on what’s coming up. We’ve got 15 hockey games (remaining).” Potentially, none of those games is bigger than Thursday’s in Niag- ara, where the Generals visit the IceDogs, holding just a five-point advantage on the hosts for the final playoff spot in the East. While Christian Thomas, who had four goals and an assist over the weekend, including a hat trick in Friday’s comeback attempt against Kitchener, recognizes the signifi- cance of the game, he hopes his teammates choose to look ahead in the standings despite their recent struggles, rather than over their shoulder at the IceDogs. “That’s a huge game for sure. Those two points are huge to make it a seven-point lead, which will be hard to catch,” said Thomas, who will bring his team-leading 30-21- 51 totals into Thursday’s game. “Every game means so much to us down this stretch and we can really only focus on catching those teams ahead of us.” Of those teams out in front in the standings, only the Petes, Bramp- ton Battalion and Sudbury Wolves, which are tied with the Gener- als at 47 points, seem catchable at this point. Those three teams rank fifth through seventh in the East, respectively, with only six points separating them. GENERALLY SPEAKING -- Michael Zador took the loss Sat- urday and Sunday. He faced 39 shots against Peterborough and 36 against Barrie. His personal record on the year now sits at 13-20-2-1 ... Kevin Bailie started in Kitch- ener, but was pulled after allowing three goals on eight shots in 7:20 ... Adding to the Christian Thomas hat trick, Jeff Brown, Andy Andre- off and Jeff Hayes each had goals at Kitchener. Hayes also had three assists and Andreoff two ... Scott Valentine, Thomas and Tyler Tay- lor scored Saturday ... Hayes scored shorthanded Sunday ... Conor Stokes was injured in Friday’s game and is day-to-day ... Chris DePiero made Brown and John Padulo healthy scratches Sunday in hopes of sending a message to each player, he said ... Boone Jen- ner had five assists on the weekend and now he and Hayes sit second in team scoring with 41 points. Jenner is one point back of Peterborough’s Matthew Puempel for the league’s rookie scoring lead ... After Thurs- day’s game, the Generals head to Mississauga Friday and will host Brampton on Family Day, Feb. 15, 2 p.m. ... The OHL announced time changes to four games on Feb. 28, including Oshawa at Mississau- ga, which is now a noon faceoff to avoid a conflict with the gold medal game at the Olympics later that afternoon. PHOTO BY WALTER PASSARELLA OSHAWA -- Oshawa Generals’ captain Jeff Hayes duelled with Barrie Colts’ Luke Pither late in the third period of Sunday’s game. 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Find out all the latest news fromFind out all the latest news from the local GOLF COURSES! the local GOLF COURSES! Courtesy o f OSHAWA -- The Legendary Hockey Heroes will be coming to Oshawa for the Oldtimers’ Hockey Challenge at the Gen- eral Motors Centre on Saturday, Feb. 25 at 7 p.m. The group of players slated to appear includes a host of Hockey Hall of Fame inductees, led by former New York Island- er Bryan Trottier and Oshawa native Dale Hawerchuk. Others include Glenn Ander- son, Steve Shutt and Billy Smith, while Leg- endary Hockey Heroes Craig Simpson, Rick Vaive, Rick Middleton, Dave Ellett, Gary Leeman, Dennis Maruk, Bob Probert, Igor Kravchuk, Dmitri Mironov, Cliff Ronning and Jimmy Mann will also suit up to play the Ontario Law Enforcement Torch Team. For Hawerchuk, who grew up in the area, it will be a homecoming of sorts as it will be for Rick Middleton. Middleton, a for- mer member of the Oshawa Generals, was inducted into the Oshawa Sports Hall of Fame in 2005. Hawerchuk earned the same distinction in 1999. As an added feature to this year’s game, all fans with an Oldtimers’ Hockey Chal- lenge ticket are invited to bring their skates and participate in the pre-game public skate with some of the legends on Feb. 25 between 5 and 6 p.m. OLDTIMERS’ HOCKEY CHALLENGE Hockey Heroes to make a stop in Oshawa durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • February 10, 201027 AP We are proud to announce our move into the community of Ajax! Equity Credit Union is a full service ﬁ nancial institution with over $40 million in assets and we have been in business in Ontario for more than 66 years. We are a credit union committed to providing our member's and their families with a quality member service experience each time they deal with us. We want to make a difference in the lives of our members. We are currently recruiting for several entrepreneurial, self motivated individuals to join our dynamic team. Branch Manager / Manager, Lending Operations (Full Time) As Branch Manager/Manager, Lending Operations, you will demonstrate innovative leadership in order to motivate a team to achieve objectives. In addition, you will use your solid understanding of retail credit, familiarity with commercial credit and business development to build a presence in the Ajax community. You will also hold a dual role as lead for the overall lending function. You will make presentations to the Board of Directors and you will work with the CEO to update loan policies in order to ensure on-going compliance with the Ontario Credit Union Act. If you like to motivate a team to be "the best they can be", then you are a "ﬁ t" for our team. Active mutual funds licence and CFP are preferred. Please apply in conﬁ dence, to: shemsearchbrloanmgr@cogeco.ca Teller / CSR (Part Time Positions) As a Teller/CSR you will provide a full range of basic banking services to our members includ- ing deposits, withdrawals, loan payments, money orders, cheque cashing, foreign currency, etc. You will use your excellent customer service skills to provide "value added" service. If you have good decision making and problem solving skills, you are a ﬁ t. College Diploma in banking/ﬁ nance is preferred. Please apply in conﬁ dence, to: shemsearchteller@cogeco.ca Financial Services Ofﬁ cer/Personal Banker (Part Time Positions) As a Financial Services Ofﬁ cer/Personal Banker you will work independently to build long-term relationships with our members. You will use your seasoned banking knowledge to provide "value added" ﬁ nancial solutions that will ensure our members to achieve their ﬁ nancial goals. Your positive impact will be remembered by those that meet you. In this role you will use your advanced networking skills to build a solid pipeline of contacts. If you have a solid knowledge of loan and mortgage lending, you are very familiar with the trends in the ﬁ nancial service marketplace, are comfortable recommending investment options and you enjoy being part of a team then you are a good "ﬁ t" for us. College Diploma in banking/ﬁ nance and an active mutual funds licence is preferred. Please apply in conﬁ dence, to: shemsearchfsopb@cogeco.ca Please note, we thank all candidates; however, only those to be interviewed will be contacted. Equity Credit Union - "where you belong". United Way of Ajax-Pickering-Uxbridge is an incorporated non-profit charity focused on supporting the healthy development of our community. We work in collaboration with people from the government, corporate, labour and social service sectors to create capacity within the communities we serve, and to create community impact. Reporting to the Board of Trustees, the ED is responsible for the overall delivery of the strategic direction and mission of this organization. The ED ensures the sound management of its people, programs and finances and the realization of the fund development initiatives. As a seasoned executive, the successful candidate will have: • Demonstrated competency across a broad range of managerial functions including board relations, communications, human resources, financial management, fund development, strategic planning, program delivery and marketing. • Proven effectiveness with managing numerous collaborative partners, affiliates, consultants and volunteers. • Proven effectiveness within a fast-paced environment, juggling multiple demands and timelines. • Salary range is commensurate with experience United Way of Ajax-Pickering-Uxbridge Executive Director (ED) All responses to The Administrative Edge Inc. are confidential. 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No obligation quote. Serious inquires only. Call (905)686-8719. General Help 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 1-877-219- 5775 Salon & Spa Help 2 CHAIR RENTALS available, busy North Oshawa salon. Lots of walk- ins, some overﬂ ow of clients. Great atmosphere, friendly staff, lots of incentives. Call (905)576-3700 or (905)925- 6339 AWARD WINNING salon and spa seeking full or part time hair stylist, and chair rental available. Please email your resume to: info@labellesalonand spa.com, (905)728-0435. HAIRSTYLIST, Aesthetician, Nail Technician & Reception- ist wanted. Busy upscale Pickering salon. FT/PT. Competitive wages. Train- ing. Friendly atmosphere. Experience required. Call Salon Concepts Spa 416- 836-1476. QUALIFIED HAIR STYLIST required with min. 5 years experience. Commission salary. Busy salon, great lo- cation. (905)422-0211 or email: hairsecretssalonspa @hotmail.com Skilled & Technical Help A HVAC INSTALLER, Dur- ham area. Gas License, G2 minimum, Refrigeration li- cense required. Experienced with own tools & vehicle. Call Cullen Heating (905)725- 9731 or fax resume (905)725-0886 BUSY HEATING & Air Conditioning Company located in Durham is looking for a hard working ﬂ exible Licensed Technician for Maintenance and Service of related equipment. Must pos- sess appropriate licenses & reliable transportation. Please Email resume to info@rodmanheating.com and include availability. DUCT CLEANING TECH Must have: previous experi- ence, valid driver's licence, excellent communication, and able to work ﬂ exible hours. Competitive salary and beneﬁ ts. (905) 431-1116 WELDER FITTER REQUIRED. 1 year expe- rience in Mig welding, full- time year round. MUST have experience. Wage nego- tiable. Beneﬁ ts after 3 months. North Pickering area. Respond by e-mail info@dutchmantreespade.com Classiﬁ eds News Advertiser To Place an Ad Call: 905-683-0707 Or Toronto Line: 416-798-7259 localmarketplace.ca • Email: classifieds@durhamregion.com SELL IT NOW CALL AJAX 905-683-0707www.durhamregion.com durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • February 10, 201028 AP RECEPTIONIST We are a leading construction contractor in the Durham Region and require an individual with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. Sound knowledge and experience of administrative support as well as expertise in software packages such as Word and Excel a necessity. Accounting knowledge and experience an asset. Please fax resume to 905-620-0323 Administrator / Data Entry for shipping / receiving. Positions is contract 1+ year. Fast paced environment. Must be able to multi-task and prioritize issues. Must be computer literate. Some warehouse work is required. Email resumes to: actechnicasystems@ghmail.com Full Time LAW CLERK Min. 5 yrs. experience in Real Estate, Conveyancer,Teraview and PCLAW. Send resume and references to: gillianv@vanulaw.com Owasco RV is currently looking for an energetic and friendly customer service representative who enjoys interacting with customers and works well in a fast paced team environment. There is always something great happening at Owasco RV, the motorhome rental expert! Knowledge of the German language is a very large asset. Send your resume to: Yvonne.duhig@owasco.com Office Help Office Help Sales Help & Agents Office Help A MEDIUM-SIZED service business has an immediate opening for a Full-Time Service Co-ordinator. Duties to include but not limited to: Phoning new and existing customers, Managing and keeping inventory levels, Booking and scheduling ser- vice appointments, Must have previous ofﬁ ce experi- ence; be proﬁ cient in a Windows environment, QuickBooks, Excellent tele- phone skills, ability to multi- task with little supervision. Experience in the HVAC in- dustry preferred but will train the right candidate. Please send resume via E-Mail to info@rodmanheating.com Sales Help & Agents EXPERIENCED PRESSURE Sensitive Label Industry Sales Representative Re- quired. Must be able to travel throughout the GTA and Southern Ontario to generate new customers. Email re- sumes with salary expecta- tions to markdefreitas@ lazertherm.com or fax to (905) 839-6426. TELEMARKETER/INSIDE Sales Representative Re- quired Immediately for Pick- ering location. Primary re- sponsibility is to generate new customers. Also respon- sible for providing service to existing customers. Pleasant telephone manner is essen- tial. Email resumes with sala- ry expectations to markdefreitas@ lazertherm.com or fax to (905) 839-6426. Office Help Office Help Sales Help & Agents LOOKING FOR SUPER Sales Reps. A sales position in the Cemetery/Funeral in- dustry is recession proof; everyone needs it. We hire star performers not neces- sarily background. Young or older if you have what it takes we'll know it. This posi- tion is commissioned based with paid training and huge performance rewards. We have a fantastic employee beneﬁ t plan including health and dental, pension, disability and more. Come and build your own career within our great company. Must be highly self-motivat- ed, terriﬁ c presenter, com- municator, awesome at get- ting appointments and a strong closer. Don't call un- less you are an over achiev- er and can prove it. We will train someone who has everything we are looking for. Pine Ridge Memorial Gardens: Gary Gentles 905 427 5416. Hospital/Medical /Dental OPTOMETRIC ASSISTANT in Bowmanville for part or full time. May include Saturdays, wage based on experience. Email resume to raynerj@xplornet.com or fax (905)623-4583. PART-TIME CERTIFIED Dental Assistant. Minimum 2 years experience. Please call (905)571-2443 PART-TIME DENTAL Re- ceptionist, evenings and Sat- urdays, experienced only. Please call (905)571-2443. PART-TIME RN for Dr. Of- ﬁ ce, Pickering area. Tues- days and Thursdays 11am- 6pm. Fax resume to 905- 839-5907. PHARMACY TECH F/T for professional, high volume store. Experience with Kroll preferred. Please submit resume to Pharmasave, 220 Dundas St. W. Whitby or email: johnelsokkary@gmail.com Hospital/Medical /Dental REGISTERED MASSAGE Therapist and PT Reception- ist required for busy Clinic in Oshawa. Email resume to: mirka.m@rogers.com Teaching Opportunities ECE TEACHERS. Part- Time and Full-Time Positions (in Whitby). ECE Designa- tion. Minimum 1-Year in Child Care/Teaching Field, CPR/First Aid Certiﬁ cation. If you enjoy working with chil- dren in education, please fax your resume to: 905.666.8691. Attn: School Administrator Domestic Help WantedD LIVE-IN CAREGIVER for in- fant for Pickering family. $10+ hour. Paid vacation. Must have 2 years experi- ence in child caring. Call Di- nah or Jerry (905)231-3777 Houses for Sale $ CAMPBELLFORD, On the Trent. Excellent location, well maintained, 3+1-bdrm bun- galow, 1.5 baths, sunroom, a/c, ﬁ nished basement. Beautifully landscaped and treed lot, quiet upscale area. Wildlife, ﬁ shing, cycling, near 3 golf courses. Flexible Clos- ing. $225,000 (705)653-5179 Apartments/ Condos for Sale$ FOR SALE LUXURIOUS CONDO, prestigious Oshawa building. Features balcony, eat-in kitchen, spa- cious living/dining room, 2- bedrooms, 4pc & 5pc bath- room, hot tub, pool, gym, carwash, storage, parking. (905)576-0705 Industrial/ Commercial SpaceI STORAGE UNITS 10' x 20' Wilson Rd. S. Oshawa. 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Call Peter 1-877- 777-7308, Mortgage Leaders Apartments & Flats for RentA 1 & 2-BEDROOMS available Immediately/March 1st. 2 lo- cations, 946 Mason St. $695, $850. 350 Malaga Rd. $740 All inclusive, (fridge/stove, parking.) No pets. 905-242- 4478, 905-435-0383. 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 Apartments & Flats for RentA 1-BEDROOM $675 & Bache- lor $550. Available in Oshawa, near hospital. In- cludes heat, hydro, cable, parking and laundry on site. First/last references required. Call (905)493-0703 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 LEGAL base- ment, Pickering. 2-level, ground level w/huge living and closet. Storage. Close to all amenities school/shop- ping, 401/GO. $825/month all inclusive. No pets. 647- 899-6402. 2 BEDROOM, Verdun Rd, Oshawa. Ground ﬂ oor of triplex. Large rooms, parking, laundry, available March 1st. $850 plus hydro. First/last. Call (905)718-5753. 2-BEDROOM OSHAWA, King/Bond area, upper half of duplex. Newly renovated. Bus at door. $840/mo. in- cludes water. Available im- mediately. First/last. No smoking/pets. 905-430-0249. 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 A VERY CLEAN 2-bdrm main ﬂ oor of duplex. North Oshawa, Ormond Drive. Parking, laundry. Exception- ally large living room. $1095/mo inclusive. Immedi- ately. Near UOIT. 905-925- 5478 AJAX 2 bdrm basement apt., Parking, Laundry, close to all amenities. 905-428-8946 AJAX, #16 Shale Dr., brand new 2-bedroom basement apartment, separate en- trance, bathroom, laundry room, parking. $950, available immediately. No pets/smoking. (905)426-8666 AJAX, SALEM & 401. New bright, clean, one bdrm base- ment apartment. For single professional. Separate en- trance, one parking, laundry. Open concept kitchen, dining and living, with gas ﬁ re- place.$850 all incls. Avail. immediately. 905-686-3376. Apartments & Flats for RentA AJAX- quiet new 1-bedroom basement apartment. Separ- ate entrance, shared laundry, parking, central vac/ac, cable $800/month inclusive, no smoking/pets, available April. 1st. Call 905-619-2119 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 LARGE 2-BEDROOM apart- ment, in quite home, main ﬂ oor and basement, own 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 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 OSHAWA, newly renovated 1-bedroom $770 & 2-bedroom $840. Nice units. Includes utilities, fridge, stove, parking. Call 289- 240-5048, 416-902-1174. ONE BEDROOM APT. Oshawa. $500/month plus heat/Hydro. 2 bedroom apt, $600/month plus heat/hydro. First/last, references, available March/April 1st. Call Stephen 905-259-5796. 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 CENTRE, 2-large bedroom apartment in 11-plex. Parking, storage, security doors, $895/month, with heat/water, plus hydro. No pets. Available Feb 1st. (905)728-8868. OSHAWA CLEAN quiet 20-plex, 2-bedroom, $895 monthly ($218 weekly) park- ing, appliacne, utileis incl- dued. Avialable Feb 5 or lat- er. Deposit negotiable (Sim- coe/Mill) Call 905-922-5927. Apartments & Flats for RentA OSHAWA HOSPITAL, Mary North of Adelaide area, 2- bedroom main ﬂ oor, laundry, parking, $900/mo inclusive. Please contact 905-579- 2350. OSHAWA large bachelor basement, separate en- trance, galley kitchen, shared parking, laundry, cable, all utilities included, wireless in- ternet avail. No smoking or pets. March 1st. $700/mo. (905)409-5409. 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 OSHAWA, 945 Simcoe St. N 1-bedroom $750/month in- clusive. No pets. 2-bedroom $820 all inclusive. 961 Ma- son St. 3-bedroom house, kitchen, living & diningroom, full basement, $1200/mnth plus utilities. 905-723-1647, 905-720-9935. OSHAWA, 2 bdrm apts in duplex. Very clean, spacious. Laundryroom w/hook-ups, parking, fenced yard. $800/mo+ Avail. immediate- ly. First/last req'd. (905)420- 1846 OSHAWA, 2-BDRM from $975 located in a quiet neighbourhood, mature resi- dents, onsite library, games room, party room, social room, balcony, laundry room, parking & staff. Call to ﬁ nd out if a promo applies! 1.888.310.7000 info@GOtransglobe.com 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, 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. OSHAWA, SIMCOE /BLOOR. Newly renovated 2-bdrms, triplex, laundry fa- cilities, spacious backyard. $850/mo. Avail. March 1st. 416-418-2209 OSHAWA/BOWMANVILLE 1 & 2 bedroom apts. Suites w/balconies, parking, laundry facilities, near all amenities. BOWMANVILLE: 2 bedroom House available immediately. 905-623-4172 The Veltri Group www.veltrigroup.com PICKERING, MAPLE Ridge area. 2-bdrm bsmt apt. 5-appliances, sep. entrance, parking, no smoking/pets. $1000/mo inclusive, First/last, references re- quired. Avail. immediately. (905)839-0361 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 TWO, 2-bedroom apart- ments. Oshawa, Bloor/Wil- son, near 401. Very nice, clean & quiet building. $760/month plus hydro. Available March 1st. No pets/smoking. (905)424-4005 or (905)576-2523. WHITBY central, immacu- late 1 & 2 bedroom apts. $815 & $958. Appliances, heat, water, laundry facilities and parking. 905-666-1074 or 905-493-3065. Apartments & Flats for RentA 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's Best Building newly renovated suite 2-BEDROOM top ﬂ oor, extra-large in clean, quiet bldg, freshly painted, beautiful Whitby neighbourhood. Ideal adult lifestyle bldg. insuite storage, onsite laundry. Incredible value! 905-668-7758 viewit.ca (vit #17633) WHITBY, BROCK/DUNDAS area 2-bedroom main ﬂ oor. Huge yard, parking, 4-appli- ances, walk to transit. Quiet dead end street. $950/month +. No smoking/pets. Paul, 1- 800-567-9122. 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 WHITBY, large, bright, reno- vated 1-bedroom apartment, New picture windows, se- cured access, cameras. Laundry on site. New heat- ing, water system. Steps to public transit. (905)809-0168. WILSON/KING ST EAST- Under New Management. Close to retail/grocery stores, school and doctor/dentist of- ﬁ ce. 2-Bedroom $849, hydro included in rent. Available now! Call 289-240-8650. www.metcap.com Condominiums for RentC 3 BEDROOM CONDO located in Pickering Parkway. Central air, 1 1/2 bathrooms. $1299+hydro. First and last. No smoking/pets. Avail Feb. 905-622-5923. 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 3-BEDROOM de- tached bungalow, large yard, on clean, quiet street, near amenities, whole house. $1075 mo + utilities. (905)683-6203. OSHAWA HOUSE beautiful detached 2-bedroom plus of- ﬁ ce or 3-bedroom, bungalow, main ﬂ oor, newly renovated, suits quiet adult or working couple. No smoking/pets. $1150-inclusive. ﬁ rst/last/ref- erences. March 1st 905-721- 9789, 905-922-4751, 905- 431-1334 OSHAWA, STEVENSON/ GIBB area, clean 4-bed- room, 1-1/2 bathrooms, 2 storey, recently painted, pri- vate driveway, $1250 plus utilities. Available immediate- ly. No smoking/pets. Call (905)728-6765 for appt. OSHAWA, WILSON/DEAN area, 3-bedroom semi, fridge/stove, dryer, ﬁ nished basement, fenced yard, quiet area, large paved driveway. First/last, references. $1100/month, plus. Available March 1st. (905)263-8378, (905)261-7161. 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 PICKERING, 3-BDRM, upper Duplex, 4-appliances, garage, backyard w/walk-out deck. 5 minute walk Picker- ing Town Centre. Quick ac- cess to 401/transit/amenities. No pets/smoking. Must see! $1200+utilities. March 1st. 416-520-1523 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.** Places of Worship Townhouses for RentT 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 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. 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 BROCK RD/FINCH Picker- ing, clean, quiet home. Fur- nished room $425/mo; Fur- nished bedsitting room $500/mo. Shared kitch- en/bathroom. MUST LOVE ANIMALS! Parking/cable/in- ternet, First/last/references. Available immediately. No smoking. (905)426-8525. FURNISHED accommoda- tions (temporary) in Oshawa professional home (separate area). Suits non-smoker, ma- ture male, OPG, other, work- ing at local nuclear stations. $110/week. Call (905)723- 6761. WHITES RD/STROUDS LANE - Furnished room for working person (preferred). Full kitchen, cable, bath- room. Available immediate- ly. $120/week. First/last re- quired. Call Mike 905-420- 1846. Shared Accommodation LARGE ROOM FOR RENT, shared cable, laundry, A/C. Pickering, Whites & Bayly. Smoking ok, (pets nego- tiable). $550/month. Near all amenities. Avail. immediate- ly. Call 905-420-7401. 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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 Places of Worship Vendors WantedV Personals Nannies Live-in/out Exp. Live-Out Housekeeper required for family in north Ajax. Filipino preferred. Monday-Thursday 8am-Noon Cooking, cleaning, laundry. Must have own transportation. 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Kelly & Sons Auto, Ajax (905)683-1983. www.kellyandsonsauto.com. 2000 BUICK LeSabre, load- ed, leather, $2,999. 2000 Grand am 170k, $2,999. 2001 Tiburon $2,999. 2001 Nissan Sentra $3,699. 2001 Dodge 3500 Cargo Van $2,999. 1995 Chev Pick Up $2,999. Others from $1,999/up. Certiﬁ ed/etested. Free 6 month warranty. RKM Auto (905)432-7599 or 905- 424-9002. Cars for Sale 2003 GMC YUKON XL De- nali, black, AWD, 6.0l, Fully loaded! Grey Leath- er,TV/dvd, remote starter,tow pkg, alloys rims, superchip (lighter on gas), cert and e- test, 13,500, 905-404-1300, 905-242-0493, Ivan. 2003 GRAND AM Sedan, 4cyl great mileage, pw, pl, tilt, Monsoon stereo with cd., etested, pre-certiﬁ ed comes with transferable Sal warran- ty thru Cowan Pontiac or any GM dealership. ($100) trans- fer fee. $3995 Call (905)987-4426 Cars for Sale 2003 MAZDA PROTEGE. Great on gas!! 142k. Black, 4dr, 4cyl 2.0l. Manual 5sp. A/C. Power windows, doors, locks. AM/FM/CD. Cruise control. 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SUNDAY: Large Selection of Sterling Silver to Include, Tea & Coffee Service, Flatware, Hollow Wares, Dinner Sets to Include: Royal Albert “Old Country Roses”, Hammersley “Golden Tansey”, Crystal, Doulton, Collection of Hummels, Oriental Items to Include Ivories, Books, Primitives, Jewellery, Mirrors, Oriental Carpets & Collectors Items. Watercolours, Oils & Prints to Include, Inuit Prints. Large Selection of Furniture. This is an Extremely Large and Interesting Auction Watch Website for Photos. MONDAY: To Include Collectors Items, Glass, China, Silver, Silver Plate, Books, Mirrors & Large Selection of Watercolours, Prints & Oils. GIANT INDOOR YARD SALE: Sunday @ 9:30 a.m & Monday @ 9:30 a.m. For details and photo gallery go to www.waddingtons.ca/brighton Phone 1-613-475-6223 MacGREGOR AUCTIONS AUCTION SALE Sunday, FEBRUARY 14, 2010 9:30 am (viewing 8:00 am) Located in Orono Take 401 to 115/35 Hwy, North 20 km. Exit at Main St. Orono & follow signs to Mill Pond Rd. 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Terms: Cash, Visa, M/C & Interac (10% buyers premium) (no reserves) See: www.macgregor.theauctionadvertiser.com MacGREGOR AUCTIONS 905-987-2112 1-800-363-6799 ESTATE AUCTION Stapleton Auctions Newtonville SATURDAY, Feb. 12, 5:00 p.m. Selling the attractive contents from a Port Hope home: 9pc. bleached oak designer dining room suite; 2 pc. Aaron Charles (Wilsons) print chesterﬁ eld; 4pc. Coffee suite; Gibbard Coffee table; Ant. Empire Sofa; Double Bed; Single Bed; Pattern Carpets; Persian Carpets; Washstands; Wickerware; Ant. Entrance Unit; Rockers; Piano Bench; Crocks; Numerous Antiques and Collectibles; Chinaware; Mirrors; Pic- tures; Prints; Dehumidiﬁ er; etc. etc. Check Website for updates; Preview after 2:00 p.m. No pets please Terms: Cash, Ap- proved Cheques; Visa, M/C, Interac 10% Buyers Premium Applies Auctioneers: Frank & Steve Stapleton 905.786.2244, 1.800.263.9886 www.stapletonauctions.com FIREARMS AUCTION Saturday, February 20th ~ 10 am at SWITZER'S AUCTION CENTRE 25414 Highway 62 South, Bancroft OVER 200 NEW & USED RIFLES, SHOTGUNS, HANDGUNS, AMMUNITION, CROSSBOWS, ANTIQUE RIFLES, MUSKETS, PISTOLS, KNIVES, BAYONETS, HARD & SOFT CASES, ACCESSORIES, ETC. This Sale Features: Luger P 08's, Broomhandle Mauser, German Naval Dagger, 1899 British Calvary Swords, Winchester Commemoratives. See Our Complete Listing at www.switzersauction.com and check back for regular updates. We Still Have Room for QUALITY CONSIGNMENTS in this and future sales! Paul Switzer, Auctioneer/Appraiser 1-613-332-5581 ~ 1-800-694-2609 or e-mail info@switzersauction.com WEDNESDAY, FEB. 17 • 4:45 pm AUCTION SALE of Furniture, Antiques & Collectibles Selling at Neil Bacon Auctions Ltd, 1 km. West of Utica To Include: Regular auction sale of antiques, furniture, collectables, lamps, artwork, glass- ware, tools and garage items, closeout of shoes and clothing store (100 pairs of name brand shoes, boxes of ladies clothing), plus many other quality pieces. Sale Managed and Sold by NEIL BACON AUCTIONS LTD. 905-985-1068 Sat. February 13- 10am-ESTATE AUCTION at MCLEAN AUCTION CENTER-LINDSAY selling es- tate contents, Roxton 6pc dinette suite, chesterﬁ eld, futon, waterfall bedroom suite, Gibbard mahogany dresser & chest, cedar chest, 2 single Craftmatic electric beds, recliners, rocker, glass & china, corn- ﬂ ower, Carlton ware, Rosevielle vase, Hull pitcher, Shelley cup & saucer, Spode 8pc set dinnerware, Kurweil electric piano, trumpet, paintings, prints, books, weed eater, mower, power, hand & garden tools, Wheelhorse 418A riding tractor & snow blow- er, new airtight woodstove, don't miss this interest- ing sale, selling double ring, MCLEAN AUCTIONS 705-324-2783 view list/photos/updates at www.mcleanauctions.com HAYDON AUCTION BARN Saturday February 13th @ 4:00 pm Houseware, Antiques, Collectibles, Giftware, Coins and Currency, Televisions and More. 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His eyes they held a wisdom far beyond his 14 short years, And thoughts of him, to this day Make us smile through our tears. He made such an imprint on the hearts of everyone, The world should shed a tear today ... For our precious son. Lots of love ~ Mom, Dad and Ashley Thomas Forbes November 7, 1936 ~ February 10, 2007 Retired Teamster employee of Pickering Hydro You are always in our hearts and minds. How we miss that twinkle in your eye. Forever loved by your wife Jessie, daughter Linda McCrorie, son-in-law Arthur and grandchildren Jaclyn and Gavin In Memoriam In Memoriam In Memoriam In MemoriamDeaths HEDGE, Emma Elizabeth - passed away on Feb 4, 2010 in her 85th year, peacefully in her sleep at Ajax Pickering (Rougevalley) Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. Beloved wife of the late Arthur Hedge, devoted mom to Bill and Marilyn, sister to Lois, Mildred, George, Shirley, Bob, Donna and the late Wilfred, daughter of Eileen and Sam. Emma was a former member of the Pickering Horticultural Society, Olde Tyme Fiddlers and an avid crafter, baker and homemaker. Emma travelled from Saskatchewan in the early 40's to work in DIL in Ajax. She remained here for the rest of her life after marrying, Art, the love of her life and having a family and sharing over 50 years together before Art passed. Emma will be sadly missed by everyone who knew her and the joy and laughter she brought into anyone's life who was lucky enough to know her. She will be especially missed by Arts surviving twin sister, Mae and sisters in law, Helen and Jean and many nieces and nephews. A celebration of Emma's life will be held at ACCETTONE FUNERAL HOME LTD., at 384 Finley Ave, Ajax (905 428-9090) on Thursday Feb 11, 2010 with visitation from 11am until the time of service at 12 noon. Donations may be made to the charity of your choice in Emma's memory. Deaths is closer than you think! YOUR ‘DREAM JOB’ Take back your life. 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