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SUNROOMS • WINDOWS PORCH ENCLOSURES • DOORS 239 Station St., Ajax Pressrun 51,400 • 32 pages • Optional 3-week delivery $6/$1 newsstand PICKERING NNews ews AAddveverr titisseerrTHE JASON LIEBREGTS / METROLAND PICKERING -- Pickering Cares organizers, including Cheryl McKittrich, left, and Amanda Coolman, are preparing for a door-to-door com- munity food drive running May 15 to benefit St. Paul’s On the Hill Community Food Bank and the Salvation Army. Caring, sharing in Pickering HUGE FOOD PICK-UP TAKING PLACE IN CITY MAY 15 BY KRISTEN CALIS kcalis@durhamregion.com PICKERING -- On Saturday, May 15, thou- sands of Pickering residents will be able to do a good deed from the comfort of their own homes. The Amberlea Presbyterian Church has decided to take the idea of a food drive to the next level by creating the Pickering Cares door-to-door community food drive. “We can’t solve every problem but there are some problems we can solve,” said Pas- tor Fred Stewart. The drive allows Pickering residents to donate to people in need in the Ajax and Pickering area at an “unlikely time” for dona- tions in a convenient way. The majority of food drives take place around Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter, but Pastor Stewart understands the need is just as great in the summertime. See PICKERING page 10 Th ursday, April 15, 2010 COURTS 2 Murder trial begins Bobcaygeon woman accused in Ajax man’s death POLITICS 5 Mayor in Ottawa Ryan takes feds to task on derailments SPORTS 26 Putting up her Dukes Dunbarton hoops star off to Duquesne durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • April 15, 20102 AP I have a question about my waste collection services, who should I call? For Blue Box recycling inquiries, please contact the Region of Durham at: Phone: 905-579-5264 or 1-800-667-5671 Email: waste@durham.ca For questions related to Green Bin and garbage collection in the Pickering, Ajax, Clarington, Scugog, Uxbridge and Brock, please contact the Region of Durham at: Phone: 905-579-5264 or 1-800-667-5671 Email: waste@durham.ca For questions related to Green Bin and garbage collection in Whitby, please contact the Town of Whitby at: Phone: 905-668-3437 Email: pw.operations@whitby.ca For questions related to green bin and garbage collection in Oshawa, please contact the City of Oshawa at: Phone: 905-436-3311 Email: service@oshawa.ca Can I get rid of my old tires at the Region’s waste transfer stations? Yes. Durham Region’s Waste Management facilities in Oshawa, Port Perry and Brock, are now able to collect tires at no charge. To avoid disposal fees, no waste can be brought in with the tires. Vehicle tires from passenger cars, RVs and trailers, small utility, farm tractor tires, medium truck, motorcycles, agricultural drive and logger skidders, forklifts, tractors, construction equipment, ATVs and golf carts are accepted. I have a large amount of cardboard from a recent move. Can I leave it at the curb for regular recycling? Yes, but bundle it properly or it will be left behind by our waste collectors. Boxboard or cardboard containers are to be fl attened, bundled or tied by residents before being placed out for collection either on top of or beside the regular Blue Box. The size of the tied bundles should be about the same size as a standard Blue Box container. Many residents will fl atten and insert boxboard and cardboard inside another cardboard box. Provided this storage cardboard box is about the same size as a regular Blue Box, the contractor is required to collect the cardboard box and inserted materials. Oversized cardboard boxes used for appliances, furniture and entertainment centres must be fl attened or bundled. The contractor is not required to pick up these materials if they are not disposed of properly. The collection driver will leave a “non-compliance” sticker on the cardboard to remind residents how to properly package this material for future collection. Ask Katherine Send your waste related letters, questions, or comments to waste@durham.ca Waste Management, Regional Municipality of Durham 605 Rossland Rd. E., Whitby ON L1N 6A3 www.durhamregionwaste.ca COURTS Trial set to begin in murder of Ajax man OSHAWA -- Jury selection started April 13 as the trial for a woman accused of the murder of an Ajax man began. Aimee Margaret McIntyre, of Bobcay- geon, pleaded not guilty to the first-degree murder of Karl O’Reggio, whose body was found in a residence on Thresher Court in July of 2007. Lawyers for the Crown and defence worked to select a jury Tuesday. It is antici- pated the Crown will open its case Thurs- day. Mr. O’Reggio, 33, was found dead by Dur- ham police officers who had been asked to check on a resident at the north Ajax home. Ms. McIntyre was charged in the killing four days later. What’s playing, where it’s playing and when it’s playing durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • April 15, 20103 PINERIDGE nurseries 2215 Brock Rd., Pickering 905.683.5952 TREE-mendous!TREE-mendous! 2525%% SHADE TREESSHADE TREES SaveSave offoff Includes Serviceberry, Maples, Oaks, Ivory Silk Lilac, Hornbeams, Willows, Poplars, Red bud, Hawthorn & Kwansan Japanese Cherry CelebrateCelebrate Earth DayEarth Day Plant a new tree!Plant a new tree! Yes! 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BY KEITH GILLIGAN kgilligan@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- The Region is going to investi- gate ways to increase recycling in apartments and townhouse complexes. The amount of garbage collected from multi-residential properties dropped between 2005 and 2009, but so has the amount of blue box items being recycled and the percentage of waste being diverted from landfill. The Region is seeking a $71,400 provincial subsidy, which Durham will match, to look into the matter. During a recent works committee meet- ing, Oshawa Councillor Brian Nicholson said some multi-residential areas he represents have private garbage pick-up and don’t pro- vide recycling. “It’s not mandatory and they won’t provide it because it’s a cost to them,” he said. Blue box and green bin collection will be needed in those areas if the Region wants to reach a 70-per cent diversion rate, he stated. “At some point, it can’t be an option.” Works commissioner Cliff Curtis said, “The Province is moving in that direction.” Coun. Nicholson said “95 per cent of peo- ple” would recycle if it’s provided. In addition to targeting multi-residential areas, businesses need to recycle, Coun. Nich- olson stated. More waste is produced by businesses, both manufacturers and producers, than residents, he noted. GM has an active waste reduction program, but “an awful lot of small business people just put it at the curb. It’s time we, all of us, got a little bit tougher,” Coun. Nicholson said. Pickering Councillor Rick Johnson said the south end of Oshawa would be a good place for a pilot project for what Coun. Nicholson suggested. “We have to try it in some place first to see if it’s feasible,” he said, noting a pilot project was carried out in Pickering on the use of clear garbage bags. The Region will apply for the provincial sub- sidy. If it’s turned down, Durham will scale back its project to the $71,400 the Region has set aside. BLUE BOX PROGRAM Region wants apartments, townhouse complexes to be more green Residents can choose pair for free wedding PICKERING -- It’s the last chance for Dur- ham residents to choose the lucky couple who will win a free wedding courtesy of local wedding vendors. The top three couples who have the chance for a free wedding with all the trim- mings this fall from the grassroots group Wedding Saviours, have been selected, and it’s now up to the public to select the win- ner by voting online. Voting finishes Thursday, April 15 at 8 p.m. and the winner will be announced April 16. 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Mayor Ryan, Pickering chief administrative offi- cer Tom Quinn, and Pickering-Scarbor- ough East MP Dan McTeague travelled to Ottawa by train, and met with Trans- port Minister John Baird and Minister of State Transport Rob Merrifield April 12. The Pickering offi- cials shared concerns over the recent derailment in Pickering, as well as the other incidents that Dur- ham Region has experienced in the past six years. “Both ministers expressed concern for this community and all communities in Canada and I thank them for that,” Mayor Ryan said at Monday night’s council meet- ing. Mayor Ryan also brought up the issue of graffiti that’s often reported near the rail tracks in Pickering. “They made a commitment to me that they’ll arrange a tri-party meeting with the ministers, railways and myself,” he said. Ward 2 Regional Councillor Bill McLean asked if the issue of the mysterious diesel leak in Krosno Creek that took place days after the train derailment came up. Mayor Ryan said the ministers will be address- ing that. The source for the leak has not yet been determined. DERAILMENT MEETING Pickering mayor raises issues with feds DAVE RYAN They made a commitment to me that they’ll arrange a tri-party meeting with the ministers, railways and myself. Mayor Dave Ryan durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • April 15, 20106 AP & 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 WE THINK... email responses to newsroom@durhamregion.com Editorial Opinions LAW ENFORCEMENT More research, safety should be put into Tasers To the editor: Tasers have become a controversial issue in Ontario during the last decade and propose a threat to the average Ontario cit- izen, including me. These handheld, electrode-firing devices are responsible for the deaths of six men across Ontario since the first Taser-relat- ed death in 2004. Many of these incidents could have been avoided. The most recent Taser-related death in Ontario involved a man taken into custody in Brampton. Provincial guidelines determining when officers are permitted to use the stun guns are being “tightened”, but the officers will still decide when it is appropriate to use the weapon. They are not supposed to use Tasers on pregnant women, children or someone in handcuffs. What upsets me is that the police forces in Ontario are not handling the problem as well as they should and are relying on the individual officer’s common sense to decide when to use the weapon. There is training for these weapons, but it goes beyond the knowledge of any well- trained officer to know exactly the effects a Taser will have on any given individual. They are unpredictable. I’m not saying that Tasers don’t save lives, I’m saying that they are misused much too frequently by police and in many cases, kill people who may not have had to serve a prison sentence at all. Tasers are often referred to as being an effective, “less lethal” weapon despite the fact that six people in Ontario have been killed by them. Sure, Tasers are less lethal than handguns but the fact is they still have the ability to kill people. The restrictions on Taser usage for police should be just as vast as the restrictions on handguns. The manufacturer of Tasers, as well as any police force using them, should put much more research into the effects of Tasers on individuals. This new knowledge should be passed on to the officers using Tasers during an intensive, week-long training session -- compared to the one- day training that is currently mandatory. With all of these Taser safety precau- tions, I believe that the devices can, in fact, be a good tool for police. Luke Prior Grade 10, Father Leo J. Austin Catholic Secondary School Whitby STABBING This is not the time to create more tension at our school To the editor: The March 31 article by Parvaneh Pes- sian, ‘Dwyer labelled worst Catholic school in Durham by Oshawa mom,’ truly appalled me and other members of the Dwyer com- munity. I am a student at Paul Dwyer and from my experience I can say I could not imagine a better school. In my four years at Dwyer, I have yet to witness cliques, never mind the “violent cliques” Ms. Young believes are here. Ms. Young’s daughter was bullied at Dwyer, and although it is not common, bullying does happen everywhere. This does not make Dwyer a bad school. Ms. Young also comments that this recent trag- edy is no surprise to her, which is ironic because it is a huge shock to the 1,200 stu- dents at Dwyer. This is not the time to cre- ate more tension at a school in mourning. The Dwyer community has come togeth- er in this tragedy in a remarkable manner. Students have made a beautiful memorial and have started funds for the McDonald family. The day after the tragedy students came to school wearing Dwyer jerseys to represent Mike McDonald as a team play- er. In short, Ms. Young could not be more wrong with her comments. Meghan King Oshawa Gambling resource centre deals in addressing problems What better place to confront the issue of gambling addiction than in the casino itself? That’s precisely what the Responsible Gambling Council has done with the open- ing of a new resource centre at the Slots at Ajax Downs to address those players who cross the line from risking a few dollars to risking their financial lives. The centre, visibly located in the lobby of the Ajax casino, provides information to gamers about safe gambling practices and provides referrals and other timely assis- tance to patrons who approach them. The centres help reinforce other anti-addiction policies of the Ontario Lottery and Gam- ing Corporation such as self-exclusion by problem gamblers and voluntary entry bans. The Ajax casino has proven to be a popu- lar local destination for area residents and provides a colourful and exciting diver- sion. But with the good comes the bad. The new resource centre strikes a nec- essary balance and can help identify for patrons some of the characteristics of what constitutes problem gambling. Perhaps most importantly, the resource centre staff, along with providing insight for patrons in understanding gambling addic- tion, can connect residents with counsel- ling. This effort by the RGC, along with the provincial lottery corporation’s willingness to acknowledge its need, should go a long way to addressing some of the concerns of local residents uncomfortable with a casi- no in their midst. As well, it should be able to help casino patrons reflect and identify their own gam- bling habits and determine for themselves if they need assistance. The OLG, meanwhile, must remain vigi- lant in addressing the dark side of gam- bling and continue to find ways to ensure that gaming in Ontario is well monitored, well run and contributing positively to the communities in which its casinos are locat- ed. The presence of this new resource centre is a plain and open acknowledgement that gambling addiction does claim victims and harms lives and families. Credit is due to the OLG and RGC for working in partner- ship towards this common goal of identify- ing problems early and dealing with them effectively. Now it’s up to casino patrons to avail themselves of the services being offered. If you’re planning a visit to the Slots at Ajax Downs, or if you suspect you might be visiting a little too much, take advantage of the new resource centre, learn to identify the patterns that might become problems, and keep your gaming on the bright side of fun. -Ajax-Pickering News Advertiser e-mail letters to newsroom@durhamregion.com / max. 200 words / letter writers are obliged to back up their 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 @ durhamregion.com durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • April 15, 20107 AP MAKE ONE SMALL MONTHLY PAYMENT FOR ALL YOUR DEBTS! 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Heights City Church, Pickering Pentecostal Church, St. Paul’s On-The-Hill Anglican Church, Bayfair Baptist Church, Dun- barton-Fairport United Church, and a Pickering 7th Scouts and a local Pathfinders group have already signed up to take on the huge drive. And on May 15 from 9:30 a.m. onward, the energetic volun- teers will go to all the doorsteps in the L1V area code (rough- ly from Kingston Road to the south and Finch Avenue to the north, Rouge River to the west and Brock Road to the east) to pick up food residents leave out, much different from the usual process of asking people to drop the goods off at various loca- tions. “It will be a major undertaking,” Pastor Stewart said, but added they’re committed to picking up all the food donations in the L1V area code. All people have to do is pick up some items and set them outside (mark a ‘P’ if it’s in a bag or box) and volunteers will pick them up, he said. Those who don’t live in the area, or who will be away that day, can still drop off food at any of the four fire halls in Pickering. The act, he said, is being done out of goodwill for the commu- nity, not for recognition, adding the group was shocked to learn more than half of Pickering’s food bank clients are working poor. “We feel we were called to get it going and we think it’ll take a life of its own,” he said. The goal is to create not only a sustainable annual spring food drive, but to hold future initia- tives such as helping local wom- en’s shelters and autism support groups. “It’s quite a wonderful feeling to be involved in the grass roots,” said Cheryl McKittrick, volun- teer. Amanda Coolman, who’s been busily preparing for the big day, is excited to be part of the plans. “It’s great to be part of some- thing that’s bigger than just myself and my family,” she said. The church is looking for good quality boxes and volunteers to help with the pick-up. “If you want to commit at a grassroots level, rolling up your sleeves is the best way,” Pastor Stewart said. For more information: CALL 905-839-1383 VISIT www.pickeringcares. blogspot.com. FAST FACTS Suggested food items for pick-up • dry soup • meal helpers (such as Sidekicks and Hamburger Helper) • canned pasta • tins of salmon • canned fruit • canned beans • tea, instant coffee and sugar • crackers and cookies • kids’ luncheon snacks • canned chili and stew PICKERING from page 1 COMMUNITY Pickering churches band together to collect food PUBLIC NOTICE PROPOSAL TO RELOCATE A BINGO HALL A proposal has been submitted to the Municipality of Town of Ajax to relocate the Bingo Hall at: 570 Westney South, Ajax, L1S 6V4. This proposal has been submitted by Binod K. Singh of the Hideaway Bingo Hall. Written comments on the proposal may be submitted not later than 17th May, 2010 and forwarded to the municipal offi ce and to the Commission: Municipality of Town of Ajax Clerks Division 65 Harwood Ave. S. Ajax, Ontario L1S 2H9 Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario 90 Sheppard Avenue East, Suite 200 Toronto, Ontario M2N 0A4 Written comments submitted on the proposal may be provided to the applicant. Join us this Saturday for 1/2 Price Baskets, Discounted Green Fees, a Free BBQ and Special Events all day! Corner of Salem and Taunton Rds, in Ajax, ON. 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The initial fee is only $200.00, but when you join, you will receive over $400 in savings and will continue to save every time you play. The membership includes two complimentary rounds of golf, a choice of a dozen ProV1 golf balls (which can be personalized with your name or nickname) or a $50 gift card, plus an assortment of coupons including complimentary range balls, a dining room voucher, a guest pass voucher and more. VIP members also receive special treatment when it comes to booking, and the club runs a special VIP tournament each season that is open only to VIP members. “It’s amazing how many people we talk to and explain the VIP membership program and the beneÀ ts and in turn they turn around and say ‘OK, this sounds too good to be true, what’s the catch?’” says Scott Paterson, general manager of Royal Ashburn. “But the truth is there is no catch. It’s just a great program that will reward the golfer all season.” Golfers who prefer a more traditional membership that includes not having to pay every time they visit the club can take advantage of Royal Ashburn’s Full, Weekday, Senior, Junior or Junior Intermediate memberships. Royal Ashburn Golf Club opened in 1962 and is ranked among the top 50 public golf courses in Canada. Over the years, the club has hosted many special events, including hosting His Royal Highness Prince Andrew Duke of York during the LakeÀ eld College golf event in 1999. The course features tree-lined fairways, well-guarded greens, well placed ponds and Lynde Creek winds through the property. With À ve sets of tees to choose from, the course can be played from 5,016 yards to 7,075 yards, making it challenging and enjoyable for players of all skill levels. For over 35 years, Royal Ashburn has hosted the Canadian Tour Fall Qualifying School, an international event that sees players compete to earn playing status on the Canadian Tour. Next year, Royal Ashburn will be hosting the 2011 RCGA Championship, a national event that sees players from universities and colleges across Canada compete. In the fall of 2008, Royal Ashburn began construction of a 10 acre wetland in partnership with the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters (OFAH), Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority (CLOCA) and Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC). The project was initially started to beautify a low lying area, provide habitat for a variety of ducks, animals and aquatic life and to showcase the club’s love of nature, but it quickly turned into much more than a conservation project. “Although the focus is still on conservation, we are using the wetland to educate youth and provide and experience most kids do not receive anymore,” explains Dave Paterson, operations manager for Royal Ashburn. “In September of 2009, we ran out À rst annual Wetland Conservation Golf Event and raised over $60,000. The money raised was put towards Project Webfoot and in turn provided 60 classrooms in Durham Region and around the GTA, an opportunity to visit a working wetland with a biologist from Ducks unlimited for a day of fun and education.” Royal Ashburn is the À rst golf course to complete a project like this, and it has had a tremendously positive impact on the community. Royal Ashburn Golf Club is located at 995 Myrtle Road West in Ashburn. For more information, please call (905) 686-1121 or visit the website at www.royalashburngolfclub.com. AMAZING OFFER! BECOME A VIP MEMBER! for only $200 You’ll receive a value of over $400 plus additional savings all season! Visit our website or call our Pro Shop today! Welcome to the 2010 golf season BY BRAD KELLY bkelly@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- Despite the economic struggles that have been felt throughout the Region the past couple of years, golf has seemed to persevere through the hard times. Though the reasons for its survival and the impact that has been felt may vary slight- ly among golf courses in Dur- ham, all agree the sport has made it through. With better than normal temperatures for this time of year contrib- uting to an early start, there is optimism at the prospect of a strong 2010 season. The golf season is under way, and with this edition, our annual tribute to the season, it’s time to go out and tee it up. While signs of recovery from a recession continue, golf remains at or near the top of the list for enthusiasts who are a little more guard- ed about where their rec- reational dollars are being spent. Sure, in some instanc- es, there has been a slight dip in the numbers heading out to the courses overall, but the sport still provides a viable alternative from the day-to-day grind. Golf offers an escape, if you will, a chance to forget about things and just go out and have some fun. Golfers may have become a little more selective in the number of outings they have or the courses they visit, but the common thread is that they continue to play. “Golf seems to be the escape from reality,” says Shawn Barrans, who serves as marketing manager at Deer Creek in Ajax. “So any- body who is struggling might be able to find the time to enjoy the luxury of a nice, relaxing golf game. “People don’t like to give up the things they enjoy, that bring some comfort and fun.” Jerry Nemish, the head golf professional at Lakeridge Links in Brooklin, admits layoffs at General Motors, weather and the recession have resulted in a bit of a dip in the numbers the past two years. And with the HST adding another eight per cent to green fees on July 1, things won’t be getting any easier. “I think all golf courses over the last two or three years, public or private, have noticed a decrease in mem- bership,” he says. “But you still need some down time from the world. “It’s their leisure and we like to think, when they come out to our facility, we can help them leave that behind and show them an enjoyable day.” Over at Oakridge Golf Club in Port Perry, director of golf and head profession- al Shawn Plain notes that golf still gives great value for people looking to spend some recreational dollars. He compared the cost of an afternoon of golf with friends to going to the movies for a couple of hours as an exam- ple. He has also noticed that golfers seem to be enjoying themselves more often. “I’ve noticed that people are really enjoying them- selves and enjoying their round of golf more than they used to. When that happens, it’s something that they want to do again and will find a way to make it happen.” Scott Patterson, the gen- eral manager at Royal Ash- burn, isn’t surprised at the effort people make to get out to the golf course to play a round. “In Durham Region, there is a lot of selection for golf courses,” he says. “For sure there are people who can’t afford to play once a week and probably play once every ten days or two weeks. Golf is a great game and it’s like food and water to a lot of people and they’re going to play.”durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • April 15, 201013 AP • Hundreds of hours of classroom and lab time covering subjects such as responding to radiation emergencies, the theory behind and practical use of radiation protection instruments, understanding the risk of radiation exposure, and an in-depth review of the policies of the Nuclear Safety and Control Act • Eight-month certi cate program featuring a 30-hour work placement experience within a nuclear environment Algonquin College in the Ottawa Valley is located in Pembroke, Ontario near the Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd. (AECL) facility in Chalk River. Working with nuclear industry professionals, Algonquin College developed a unique 31-week certi cate program for those interested in working in the nuclear industry. 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" Golfers finding ways to get out on the course RON PIETRONIRO / METROLAND AJAX -- Wesley Day, of Ajax, chipped onto the third hole green during the 2009 Canadian Junior Golf Association Championships at Carruthers Creek Golf Course. durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • April 15, 201014 AP Ajax, ON – Deer Creek Golf Clubs, comprised of Glen Cedars Golf Club, Deer Creek Golf & Banquet Facility and The Deer Creek Academy are looking forward to a great 2009 Golf Season! TAKE A WALK ON THE NORTH COURSE FOR FREE! New for 2010, Deer Creek Golf & Banquet Facility is saying... take a walk on the North Course with optional power carts! How can you take a hike for FREE? Well Deer Creek Golf Clubs recently introduced one of the most exceptional and exciting ways to give back to our customers with The Club Rewards program. Fairly simple to understand and use, The Club Rewards allows you to earn Reward Points on daily transactions and pre-booked events at any of the Deer Creek Golf Club facilities which include Glen Cedars Golf Club, Deer Creek Golf & Banquet Facility, The Deer Creek Academy and Mr. C’s Restaurant; and redeem them for FREE Golf, FREE Merchandise, FREE Baskets and even FREE Lessons! Being the only Rewards program of its kind, it was introduced as a way for Deer Creek Golf Clubs to say Thank You for the years of continued support and to encourage everyone who participates to truly become part of The Club. For more information on how you can earn points towards FREE Golf & Merchandise, please visit the website on how you can join The Club! www.golfdeercreek.com MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS FOR ALL! A Deer Creek Golf Clubs membership is a truly unique opportunity to experience the best variety for Golf in the GTA. Whether you are just getting started with the sport or a seasoned veteran of the classic game, there is an abundance of joy and fun to be had at any Deer Creek Golf Clubs property. Each membership option allows you access to all 3 facilities including Glen Cedars, Deer Creek Golf & Banquet Facility, The Deer Creek Academy and Salem Ridge 9 Hole Golf Course. Membership options range from Full Single and Couple Memberships with unrestricted privileges on all properties to Weekday, Junior and Senior Membership options for those looking for something more suited to their needs and schedules. Some new benefi ts for this season include, complimentary entrance fees for the annual Season Opener and Club Championship Tournaments, a new VIP day for members to bring out their guests at a discounted green fee rate, 1 half price lesson at The Deer Creek Academy, FREE enrollment into The Club Rewards program and so much more! With so many options for playing Golf, this family of Clubs aims to be your source for anything Golf related. Be sure to take advantage of 72 Golf Holes, “The Best Teaching and Practice Facility in the GTA” voted 9 years in a row by you the reader; a stunning 50,000 square foot Banquet Facility over looking pristine courses and “The Best Steak & Seafood Restaurant in Durham” voted again, by you the reader. Also don’t forget about the Corporate Membership option that is yours FREE when you book a shotgun tournament with Deer Creek Golf Clubs, valued at $3,000! The Corporate Membership is a fantastic option for organizations of any size, offering the membership to any employee (and even their clients) from the organization! The Corporate Membership offers golf & power cart for all of the 72 holes, and should not be overlooked as an incentive for your employees. Check the website for details www.golfdeercreek.com or call 905.427.7737. GLEN CEDARS GOLF CLUB The charter member of the Deer Creek Golf Clubs family, Glen Cedars, established in 1968 is ready for another exciting golf season. Recently named the “Best Value Golf Course in the GTA” (by the readers of the Toronto Sun 2009), Glen Cedars promises to offer you a stunning golf experience for a fraction of the cost. For the 2010 season, Glen Cedars is offering a special $42 Green Fee rate (excluding holidays) every Tuesday for this entire season. Glen Cedars invites you to challenge your game on this mature and picturesque 18-hole course, beautifully landscaped in a country setting yet so close to home. The new fl eet of GPS equipped power carts allow for a simply exceptional golf experience acting as your personal on board caddy. Glen Cedars is highly experienced in offering golf tournaments for up to 160 players and continually offers exceptional value of service. For the 2010 season, there are still some prime dates available for your tournament; don’t forget about your FREE Corporate Membership when you book your shotgun tournament at Glen Cedars! For information about Glen Cedars or to book your tee time, call 905.427.7737 ext 423 or go online at www.golfglencedars.com THE DEER CREEK ACADEMY The Deer Creek Academy has been named “The Best Practice Facility” (2002 – 2010) “Best Teaching Facility” (2002-2010) “Best 9 Hole Golf Course in Durham” (2010) “Best 9 Hole Golf Course in the GTA” (2010) The Deer Creek Academy has defi nitely earned the reputation of being the best location to improve, practice and prepare your golf game, receiving the above mentioned awards 9 years in a row! Whether you are looking forward to a corporate golf tournament or your weekly golf outing, the CPGA Professional Instructors have a program that fi ts your schedule and budget. Featuring Private and Group lessons, Junior Camps, Clinics (for children as young as 5), and programs designed for just Women or just Senior’s. Sign up today and see how some award winning instruction can drastically change the way you feel about your game. New this year is the Men and Women’s Spring Tune Up, Play With The Pro, Take Dead Aim, Stop Your Slice and the famous P.O.W.E.R Lesson (designed to target specifi c problem areas you want to correct). With 5 CPGA Professionals and the most variety in Golf Instruction - why would you go anywhere else? For complete information on Golf Programs and Private Lessons, visit www.deercreekgolfacademy.com ONE STOP SHOP AT DEER CREEK FREE Corporate Membership with Shotgun Golf Tournaments Golf Tournaments can take many different forms and have a variety of purposes for those who choose to organize this enjoyable event. However, for whatever reason there may be to host a Golf Tournament it is always nice to have an experienced helping hand through the planning and execution of a fl awless event. At Deer Creek Golf & Banquet Facility, you can rest assured that every detail is considered for coordinating your exceptional tournament experience. Being the largest full service Golf Tournament facility in Canada, the Deer Creek Golf & Banquet Facility team goes above and beyond to ensure everything runs smoothly on your event day by providing you with a Tournament Ambassador for every Shotgun Tournament. The inclusion of the Tournament Ambassador adds that special, personal touch to every event through the administration of “by your side” service making your tournament enjoyable, successful, and fl awless. From one-on-one customer relations to state-of-the-art GPS on all power carts, hosting your tournament at Deer Creek allows for your “One Stop Shop” when it comes to complete tournament services and fl awless execution. New for 2010, book a Shotgun Tournament with Deer Creek Golf & Banquet Facility and you will receive a FREE Corporate Membership to all of Deer Creek Golf Clubs properties, offering 72 holes and Practice Facility access, all valued at $3,000! There are still dates available for the 2010 season but time is running out; so if you’re considering a golf tournament for 40 to over 400 players where the ultimate goal is to deliver the best value Golf Tournament possible, contact Deer Creek at 905.427.7737 ext 241. BANQUETS, EVENTS AND GALA’S With a 50,000 square foot facility, private terraces that over look the pristine golf courses, and state of the art audio and visual system, it’s not hard to imagine the possibilities you have available when organizing and planning your next big event! Deer Creek Golf & Banquet Facility is the destination of choice for any conference, seminar, gala, wedding or other special events. With capacity to host events from 12 to 1,200 people and Golf Tournaments from 40 - 400 golfers, the team truly aims to service any and all events. Having earned the reputation of “Best Banquet Facility in Durham 2010” as voted by readers of the Durham Business Times, the Deer Creek team has truly worked hard to understand what it takes to deliver exceptional quality and value of service. Central to the Durham and Toronto region, event coordinators are at your service from the beginning planning process and throughout the entire day of your event. The team of Special Event Coordinators and their years of experience will resolve the things you may not have even thought of. They can help choose menus, linens, décor, location and timing for your event, in addition to making any recommendations you require on services such as DJ’s, photographers, transportation and special requests to ensure your peace of mind. Have you considered Deer Creek for your Gala or Banquet event? Bring your Gala or Banquet event to Deer Creek Golf & Banquet Facility and book before December 31st, 2010; and you will receive a complimentary Corporate Membership for the entire 2011 season! Some restrictions apply. For complete information on our services or to book your event, please contact 905.427.7737 ext 247. MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH ON MAY 9th, 2010. Deer Creek Golf & Banquet Facility is again offering Durham their stunning Mother’s Day Buffet. This year, Deer Creek is offering you a brunch buffet with all kinds of exceptional stations featuring, Antipasto Buffet, Breakfast Delights Buffet, Authentic Smoothies Buffet, Carvery Buffet, Dessert Buffet and even a Kids Candy & Popcorn Station! Deer Creek will help you treat your Mother to a Simply Exceptional day. Adults $34.95 and Children $2 per year. Call 905.619.4609 for reservations. Deer Creek Golf Clubs are committed to delivering superior value to each and every customer- offering you many different levels of golf, Casual and Fine Dining, Golf Instruction, Special Event hosting and Wedding Services - Deer Creek Golf Clubs would like to serve you, please visit the website at www.golfdeercreek.com to view photos, golf rates, menus, special promotions and sign up for exclusive Deer Creek Newsletter subscriber offers. SIMPLY Exceptional Because your business matters to us, bring your Shotgun Golf Tournament to Deer Creek Golf Clubs and you will receive a Complimentary Corporate Membership to use at all of our Golf Locations. Deer Creek Golf & Banquet Facility can host up to 400 Players Glen Cedars can host up to 160 Players Located just 20 mins East from the DVP between 401 & 407 To learn more about our services please visit our web site or contact us directly. *Some Restrictions apply with corporate membership off er and Th e Club Purchases. Please see coordinator for details. www.golfdeercreek.com/golf • 905.427.7737 • 1.866.661.6617 “Best Banquet Facility in Durham” “Best Golf Course 18-Hole in Durham” “Best Golf Course 9-Hole in Durham” As voted by the Reader’s of Metroland Publications 2009 & Toronto Sun Reader’s 2010 “2 Top Golf Holes in GTA” “Best Teaching Facility in GTA” “Best Practice Facility in GTA” We take great pride in delivering Exceptional Value of Service and building Strong Customer Relationships. “Best Par-3 Executive course in GTA” Deer Creek Golf Clubs provides Exceptional Seminars • Galas • Trade Shows • Special Events • Corporate Events • Meetings • Conferences • Tournaments at DEER CREEK ACADEMY Saturday April 17th, 2010. at DEER CREEK GOLF & BANQUET FACILITY Sunday April 25th, 2010. OPEN HOUSES ATTENTION! Golfer’s Walking durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • April 15, 201015 AP Championship Course, Par 72 Practice Facilities Golf Pro C.P.G.A. 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While finishing off fashion model Blair O’Neal on the final episode in July of last year, and earning a $100,000 pay cheque, Gillespie was wearing a No. 99 ball cap in honour of Wayne Gretzky. That, in part, helped earn the 30-year-old Oshawa native an invite to the Wayne Gretz- ky Classic near Collingwood, a Nationwide Tour event. Gillespie said when asked if the Big Break victory could restart his career: “It can’t hurt it, that’s for sure.” He was plenty focused during the taping of the show, which took place during a two-week retreat in Prince Edward Island. After surviving the first 10 play- ers being eliminated, it came down to a nine-hole stroke play showdown against O’Neal on the back nine of the Mill River course in PEI. Gillespie fell behind by a stroke when O’Neal birdied the 10th hole, but gained one back on each of the next three holes to take a two-shot lead. He built the advantage to three when O’Neal bogeyed the 15th and held it from there, finishing at two-under-par. “It’s just nice for me to hit some good shots finally,” Gillespie said. “I had a strained MCL dur- ing the show and I couldn’t really hit any balls two or three weeks prior, so I was kind of happy just to hit some drives on the planet, to tell you the honest truth.” Gillespie didn’t know much about the show when he was approached about it, but after taping a 10-minute on-camera interview, he was invited to give it a shot. “I wasn’t quite intent on doing it, but there was nothing going on in anyway, the Canadian Tour’s done and there’s not much else going on,” he said. It turned out to be a good deci- sion. In addition to earning his biggest payday on a golf course, Gillespie won a $10,000 shop- ping spree at Dick’s Sporting Goods and, if he chooses, an Adams Golf endorsement con- tract worth $10,000. Gillespie had been touted as the next great Canadian golfer by Mike Weir shortly after he graduated from the University of Arizona, where he’s a mem- ber of the golf hall of fame. But despite winning two events and twice finishing third in the order of merit on the Canadian Tour over a nine-year pro career, he has never been able to break onto the Nationwide or PGA tours. He still has a dream of playing with the big boys. “I’ll just keep plugging away,” said Gillespie, who had con- sidered quitting the game a few years ago. “I’m enjoying it, I’m having fun, I’m happy. What else am I going to do? It’s not like there’s a lot of jobs available in this econ- omy right now. It gives me more time to figure it out and hope- fully get to the PGA Tour.” Gillespie eyes even bigger break MARK ASHAM / GOLF CHANNEL MILL RIVER, P.E.I. -- Derek Gillespie displayed the trophy he won from the Golf Channel’s Big Break Prince Edward Island show. durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • April 15, 201016 AP Taunt o n R d. Rossl a n d R d. S im co e S t . S t ev en son Rd . Adel ai d e A v e. King St. 401 Alexa n dr a St.Golf S t . 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Sco- bie’s two-footer came on the second hole of a sud- den death playoff with the Optimist Central Ontario Junior Golf Championship title at stake last year. “That was the first play- off I have ever been in, so it was really exciting,” said the 14 year old of the moment. “After the first swing on the first hole it settled my nerves. “I wasn’t nervous stand- ing over the putt, but once I took it back, the nerves came on, but I was able to make it.” Entered in the 14-to-15 age bracket, the Ajax res- ident finished 18 holes at the Caledon Golf and Country Club in a three- way tie for first at 78, before winning in the playoff. Last summer’s successful run at the top of the lead- erboard began at a region- al qualifier held at Win- chester in Brooklin, where Scobie’s first place finish advanced him to Centrals. The win at Centrals advanced the Ajax High School student to the Opti- mist Canadian National Championships. The highlight of the sum- mer came when he teed it up at the Optimist Inter- national World Junior Golf Championships at the PGA National Course in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. The course is home to the PGA Tour’s Honda Clas- sic. “I feel I have really excelled (in 2009)” said Scobie, who credits his coach, Baird Cumberland from the Jim McLean Golf School at Angus Glen, with improving his game. “I’ve been feeling really good and confident about my swing and game.” A couple of wins on the Ping Junior Tour in 2008 helped prepare Scobie for success. The goal is to continue this winning trend and parlay it into a golf schol- arship in the States upon graduation from high school. Until then, he will continue to practice at his home course at the Deer Scobie sinks short putt for championship win Creek Golf Academy, take lessons at Angus Glen, and play area courses with friends for variety. 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Laird won the grand prize from the 2010 Durham Region Golf Show, which is a 32 person golf tournament to be held at Royal Ashburn. OTTAWA -- A group of five coaches and 11 student-athletes have been selected to represent Canada at the 13th FISU World University Golf Championships in Ante- quera, Spain, from June 7-11 and Dur- ham College head coach Mike Duggan is among them. It will mark the second trip to the event for Duggan, a resident of Courtice. “I’m honoured to be selected as a mem- ber of the team Canada coaching staff once again,” said Duggan in a press release. “It was a great experience representing Can- ada in South Africa and I look forward to working with the other coaches and all of the athletes at the games in Spain.” Duggan has been the head coach of the Durham Lords varsity golf program for the past 12 seasons after helping the college re-introduce the program in the 1996-97 season. Under his guidance, the Lords have won three overall provincial team titles (men’s in 2004 and 2005, women’s in 2005), with the men’s team earning a medal in six straight OCAA championships from 2001- 2006. The Lords have also participated in nine straight CCAA national champion- ships with the men’s team winning three straight silver medals from 2004-2006 and the women’s team winning medals in 2004 (bronze) and 2005 (silver). This past year, the men’s team won the overall OCAA bronze medal. Golf coach to represent Canada durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • April 15, 201020 AP Hit the Links and Reap the Rewards with Bruce’s Golf Rewards The nice weather is À nally here, and there’s lots going on with Bruce’s Golf Rewards. They have just announced their involvement in a new program from the Golf Association of Ontario (GAO) called “Golf in School”, sponsoring 12 local elementary schools by providing them with equipment and curriculum for physical education classes for grades one through eight. “It’s a great way to introduce kids to the game of golf,” says Ryan Starr, director of operations for Bruce’s Golf Rewards. “We will be focusing a lot on junior players this year. In addition to the ‘Golf in School’ program, we will also be offering camps and clinics throughout the season.” To check clinic and camps schedules visit www.eldoradogolfclub.ca. Bruce’s Golf Rewards is also excited to announce that Annandale Golf and Curling Club in Ajax is now part of their program. “We had a beautiful, summer-like Easter weekend which was a great way to kick off the season,” says Jerry Nemish, head golf professional for Lakeridge Links Golf Club. “We’re looking forward to a nice, long golf season this year!” In its fourth year, Bruce’s Golf Rewards is a loyalty program designed to reward players with free golf. Eight golf courses participate in the program, including Annandale Golf and Curling Club, Riverside Golf Club, Whispering Ridge, Pickering Golf Club, Lakeridge Links, Stonehenge Golf Club, Winchester Golf Club and Eldorado Golf Club. Each course is unique, and all have something to offer to players of all skill levels. Players earn points for every round of golf and enjoy many other perks of membership including bonus points on their birthday. Members are also the À rst to know about upcoming events and sales, such as Bruce’s Garage Sale and Bruce’s Bonus Card. Through partnerships with Merit Golf Vacations, The Rock 94.9 and Optimum Bodies Fitness Studio, members also receive exclusive discounts and promotional offers. Members can also check their points with a new mobile app, available at www.BrucesMobile.com. The program was created with a dual purpose: to reward golfers for their support and to honour Bruce Summers, one of Durham’s foremost public golf course builders. There is no cost to become a member, and every member receives a membership card, which they can present any time they play at one the eight afÀ liate golf courses. Points are accumulated and current point totals are available on the website. Lakeridge Links is excited to announce their new ladies program. Enjoy a “Girl’s Night Out” every Tuesday starting May 4th. Visit www.lakeridgelinks.com or call (905) 428-6321 for more information. The Girl’s Night Out is just one of many leagues that operate out of all eight courses. Members can easily keep up with what’s going on in the golf world at Bruce’s Golf Rewards website. With interactive blogging, live leader boards, social pages and more, this website is the golf destination for 2010. The member area of the site includes full access to newsletters, promotions and coupons, used clubs for sale, news and events and links to all worldwide professional tours. “The site is essentially a one stop golf site,” says Starr. “It’s very unique in Canada, and we’re very excited that our golfers are able to utilize all the resources it has to offer.” This year, Bruce’s Tour is bigger and better than ever! All golfers are invited to participate in Bruce’s Tour, a competitive playing environment with 27 events scheduled for 2010. Tour updates are posted on the website every week, allowing members to track their position and set their schedules. The tour includes Skins Games, Bonus Buck events, Two-Person Scramble and Bruce’s Cup Matches. There are six tour divisions for players of all skill levels. All of the eight afÀ liate courses are now open for the season. Call early to reserve your tee time, golf tournament, wedding, meeting or event! For more information about Bruce’s Golf Rewards, please visit the website at www.brucesgolfrewards.com. durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • April 15, 201021 AP PHONE: 905-649-2436 • Golf Tournaments• Golf Tournaments • Wedding Receptions• Wedding Receptions • Leagues and Lessons • Leagues and Lessons (with CPGA pro)(with CPGA pro) Go to www.2golf.caGo to www.2golf.ca and click on Spring Golf Savings and click on Spring Golf Savings code: metrocode: metro Carruther’s Creek Golf and Country Club 650 Lake Ridge Road South, Ajax (905) 426-GOLF (4653) www.carrutherscreekgolf.ca *Some conditions may apply. 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Winona State scholarship offers the best of both worlds BY BRIAN MCNAIR bmcnair@durhamregion.com OSHAWA -- It wasn’t long after James Krantz first picked up a club at the age of eight that he knew he wanted to make a career out of golf. The 18-year-old Oshawa resident was given an excel- lent opportunity to do just that, heading off to Winona State University in Minne- sota on a scholarship that will allow him to play Divi- sion II golf and study com- posite materials engineer- ing. Krantz, who graduated with an 85-per cent aver- age from McLaughlin Col- legiate, began the golf sea- son the first weekend last September. As for choosing Winona, he says it was a combina- tion of the program and the chance to play at a higher level. “I liked the program I’m going into, that was a big plus,” he said of his stud- ies, which could see him designing and building golf clubs some day. “It’s the only school in the United States that offers it.” The fact that he’s likely to play for the school’s golf team as a rookie was also a draw. He started think- ing about a possible schol- arship three years ago and improved immensely over that time frame to get where he needed to be. “It was a big pay off for all the hard work I put in,” he said of getting the scholar- ship. “The last three years, I’ve really picked up. I’ve devoted all my time to it.” Krantz left for Winona on a high note, winning the Oshawa Golf Junior Club Championship with a score of 67. But even more memo- rable than the victory was the fact he needed only one stroke to complete the 10th hole, a par-four, no less. His first career hole-in-one came on a 295 drive that ended with a friend, and not himself, seeing it go in the cup. Among his many other achievements, Krantz lists at the top winning the Oshawa Golf Club’s men’s championship in 2008 when he carded rounds of 76-74-77. He also finished first in LOSSA high school play and the CJGA Junior Open in 2008, winning the latter by 10 strokes after rounds of 73 and 71. In 2009 he won the Hay- ball Invitational with a round of 69, was named the MVP of the McLaughlin team, and qualified for the GAO Junior/Juvenile Pro- vincial Championship. Krantz started playing the game at the age of eight, became a junior member at Lakeridge Links in 2004 and a junior member at the Oshawa Golf Club in 2005. 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HIGH SCHOOL Off to Duquesne it is Dunbarton basketball player was recruited by several schools BY BRENT BURRY bburry@durhamregion.com PICKERING -- Wumi Agunbiade had offers from prominent schools such as Vermont, Michigan, Minnesota and UMass, but chose Duquesne University to further her basketball career. The Dunbarton High School student will soon be hitting the hardwood as a member of the Duquesne Dukes. In the end, it was the coaches who won her over. “The coaches did a lot. They’re really gen- uine people. My family and everyone really, really liked them and what they had to offer me,” said Agunbiade over the phone from Dunbarton. “We are extremely excited to have Wumi Agunbiade join the Duquesne family. (She) had offers from a number of schools, but by choosing Duquesne we know (she) believes in what we are building here,” noted Duquesne head coach Suzie McConnell-Serio in a press release. Agunbiade, a six-foot-one forward, started playing basketball competitively when she was in Grade 5 and started receiving attention in Grade 8. “When I was in Grade 8, I received my first letter from Denver,” remembered Agunbiade, a three-time school athlete of the year. Her current head coach at Dunbarton, Jan Heyes, has coached her for three years and knows what she will bring to Duquesne. “She is a team player. She can play the perim- eter and underneath. Exceptional range on her jumpshot,” he said. “She might be one of the best that Durham Region has ever seen.” As for what Agunbiade thinks of her game, she feels she brings an all-around game. “I’m better on the offensive end than defen- sive. But in saying that, I’m also pretty good on defence,” she said. She isn’t sure when she will make the trek down to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, however. “Right now, I’m not sure because I’m look- ing at the national team, so if I end up making that team I will go (to Duquesne) in Septem- ber, but if I don’t, then I go down for summer school in July,” said Agunbiade, who will be studying education while at Duquesne. Agunbiade already knows what the coach- ing staff is looking for from her. “They just want more of an inside presence, so I’d be there to rebound and score. And on the defensive end just give them more size,” she said. And she can’t wait to get started. “I’m really, really excited.” BADMINTON Ajax High School hosts tournament AJAX -- Ajax High School welcomed 258 athletes from 15 different high schools in the province to its invitational badminton tournament. The tournament attracted entries from Bowmanville, Belleville, Kingston, Oshawa, Whitby, Scarborough, Water- loo, Toronto, Pickering and Ajax. Individual and team results involv- ing Durham Region schools were: Junior Boys’ Singles 3. Ian Bandstra, Durham Christian school, Bowmanville; 3. Derek Jones, Leo Austin Catholic High, Whitby Junior Girls’ Singles 3. Nicole Gardener, Pickering High, Ajax; 3. Yukino Fukushima, Pickering High, Ajax Junior Boys’ Doubles 1. Ryan Lautenschlager and Ryan Samyn, All Saints Catholic Second- ary, Whitby; 2. Ian Martin and War- ren Vanneijenhuis, Durham Christian, Bowmanville; 3. Ashtin Nochta and Matt Wilcox, Leo Austin, Whitby; 3. Rory Lootsma and Curtis Smeding, Durham Christian, Bowmanville Junior Girls’ Doubles 3. Mary Ellen Mcgregor and Julie Semplonius, Durham Christian, Bowmanville Junior Mixed Doubles 3. Cameron Pankrantz and Raven Lam, Ajax High, Ajax Senior Boys’ Singles 2. Chris Cheung, Leo Austin, Whitby Senior Girls’ Singles; 2. Emily Band- stra, Durham Christian, Bowmanville Senior Boys’ Doubles 2. Patrick Buckley and Kevin Pereira, Notre Dame Catholic Secondary, Ajax; 3. Joel Lalonde and Tyler Raymann, All Saints, Whitby Senior Girls’ Doubles 1. Cindy Girdhari and Zooni Thusoo, Pickering High, Ajax; 2. Sara Hicks and Stephanie Paglia, Leo Austin, Whitby; 3. Rachel Ding and Cassie Tang, Pickering High, Ajax; 3. Fina Murphy and Caro- lyn Van Der Veen, Durham Christian, Bowmanville Senior Mixed Doubles 1. Taylor Giffin and Julie Brooks, Ajax High, Ajax Team Standings 1. Waterloo-Oxford school, 90 points 2. Mary Ward school, 83 points 3. Pickering High, 74 points 4. All Saints, 72 points 5. Durham Christian, 62 points 6. Ajax High, 55 points 7. Notre Dame, 44 points 8. Leo Austin, 42 points 9. Sinclair Secondary, 32 points 10. St Mary Catholic High, 32 points. durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • April 15, 201027 AP Thursday, April 15, 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. 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SUBMITTED PHOTO Serving up aces AJAX -- The Ajax Winter Tennis had a successful season in the Toronto Ladies’ Tennis and will be moving up next session. Moving on up are, from left, Marlene Tremblay, Lyn Capps, Caroline Clague, Jean Kumar, Carolyn Smith, Sylvia Head, Pina Savarino. Absent for the photo were Karen Owens and Ramola Vanderhyden. Pickering Oldtimers Hockey League PICKERING -- The following is a list of standings and championship game scores from the Pickering Oldtimers Hockey League. OVER 35 A POOL TEAM GP W L T GF GA PTS Flames 3 2 1 0 18 17 4 Bay Dukes 3 2 1 0 26 15 4 Penguins 3 1 2 0 18 15 2 Hawg Farmers 3 1 2 0 10 25 2 Championship Game Bay Dukes 8 Flames 6 OVER 35 B POOL TEAM GP W L T GF GA PTS Intrepid 3 2 1 0 19 15 4 Shagwells 3 2 1 0 23 12 4 Rebels 3 1 2 0 16 22 2 Rangers 3 1 2 0 13 22 2 Championship Game Shagwells 5 Intrepid 3 OVER 50 DIVISION TEAM GP W L T GF GA PTS Canadians 5 3 0 2 18 10 8 Gervais Bruins 5 3 0 2 21 14 8 Buds 5 3 1 1 22 11 7 Slo Flames 5 2 3 0 21 25 4 RoadRunners 5 1 3 1 12 24 3 Fry’s Hawks 5 0 5 0 9 19 0 Championship Game Gervais Bruins 3 Canadians 2 (shootout)