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Pickering, ON (4 Lights North of 401) (905) 839-7234 John Kourkounakis, R.H.N • Fast and effective joint pain relief• Fast and effective joint pain relief • Helps to rebuild your joints• Helps to rebuild your joints • Contains natural pain relieving anti-infl ammatory herbs• Contains natural pain relieving anti-infl ammatory herbs • • Easy to absorb thanks to Omega Suspension Technology (OST®)Easy to absorb thanks to Omega Suspension Technology (OST®) Sale $25.99Sale $25.99 (Reg. $32.99)(Reg. $32.99) RELEV-X, 48-HOUR JOINT PAIN RELIEF RELEV-X, 48-HOUR JOINT PAIN RELIEF Ajax Nissan Parts/Service Open 7:00am - 6:00pm Wednesdays 7:00am - 8:00pm Saturdays 8:00am - 2:00pm 500 Bayly Street West, Ajax (Between Westney & Church) 1-800-565-6365 905-686-0555 PERSONAL INCOME TAX RETURN INCOME TAX All-Canadian Tax Service $59.95*only * Most returns *GST extra 100 Westney Rd S (Ajax Go Station) (905) 426-4860 facebook.com/newsdurham twitter.com/newsdurham KRISTEN CALIS kcalis@durhamregion.com PICKERING -- A Pickering senior is thank- ful her heart attack in March was just a mild one, considering the “scenic” route she claims she took on the ambulance ride to the hospital. “I was lucky it was a mild one,” Theresa Sass said from her Pickering home. The resident, who suffers from angina, claims on two occasions since March of this year, she’s had questionable experienc- es with Durham Region Emergency Medi- cal Services when the driver not only took the longer route to the hospital, but seems to have gotten lost or took a detour en route from her place on West Shore Boulevard to Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital. Pickering senior questions EMS protocols SAYS AMBULANCE TRIP TOOK LONGER THAN NECESSARY SABRINA BYRNES / METROLAND PICKERING -- Theresa Sass has had two harrowing experiences with Durham EMS where she claims they didn’t know where they were going -- once when she had a heart attack in March, and a second time with her son in late September. GOVERNMENT 2 Choosing a chairman Referendum poses a question HEALTH 4 Flu season Vaccination clinics starting soon ELECTION 10 School boards A look at the candidates running for trustee positions Pressrun 51,400 • 48 pages • Optional 3-week delivery $6/$1 newsstand PICKERING NNews ews AAddveverr titiseserrTHE Wednesday, October 13, 2010 See PICKERING page 8 durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • October 13, 20102 AP Concert Series durhamdurham Great music close to home! Kim MitchellKim Mitchell Oct. 23, 2010Oct. 23, 2010 The Piano Men Starring Jim Witter Oct. 30, 2010The Piano Men Starring Jim Witter Oct. 30, 2010 Alan Frew of Glass Tiger Nov. 13, 2010Alan Frew of Glass Tiger Nov. 13, 2010 Lighthouse Nov. 27, 2010Lighthouse Nov. 27, 2010 The Irish Rovers Dec 4, 2010 The Irish Rovers Dec 4, 2010 Regent Theatre, OshawaRegent Theatre, Oshawa LC KITCHEN DESIGNS MILLWORK AND RENOVATIONSwww.wilsonfurniture.com Whitby .com Buy Tickets Online @DurhamConcertSeries.com or call 1-866-9-GET-TIX to order multiple shows GOVERNMENT Voters to decide how Regional Chairman is chosen Referendum on ballots across Durham KEITH GILLIGAN kgilligan@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- In addition to elect- ing a mayor, councillors and school board trustees, voters in Durham will also be asked how the Regional Chairman should be selected. A referendum question will be on all ballots in Durham asking if the Regional Chairman should be directly elected or if the current system, in which the chairman is picked by Durham council at its inaugural meeting in December, should remain in place. Ajax Mayor Steve Parish, who has been pushing to have the chairman directly elected, notes the issue hasn’t been raised much by the public during the cam- paign. “Either they’re not aware of it or it’s a slam dunk. I suspect it’s a lit- tle bit of both,” Mayor Parish says. Ajax, Pickering and Oshawa included a question on their bal- lots in the 2006 municipal elec- tion. Almost 88 per cent of voters in the three communities voted to support a directly elected chair- man. “We know when it was on the ballot in Ajax, Pickering and Oshawa, we know all three munic- ipalities passed it by numbers in the mid to high 80 per cent,” he states. “There’s no reason not to think the other lakeshore munic- ipalities, Whitby and Clarington, the vote numbers will be similar.” He notes politicians in the three northern municipalities don’t support the direct election of a chairman. “I don’t know if that’s what the people think.” For a referendum to be binding, at least 50 per cent of voters have to cast a ballot and a majority have to support the question. If less than 50 per cent of peo- ple vote, but a majority support the question, it would be up to Regional Council if it wants to change the system. The Region would ask the Min- ister of Municipal Affairs to pass a regulation allowing Durham to go ahead. After the minister did, Durham would have to approve a bylaw making the change. The bylaw would need a ‘triple majori- ty’ -- support of Regional Council, support by a majority of munici- palities and the number of resi- dents in the municipalities sup- porting the change are a majority of residents in the Region. If 50 per cent vote and reject the idea, then it can’t be considered again for at least four years. If 50 per cent vote and accept the idea, then Regional Council has to act on it and make the change for the 2014 municipal election. Unless the result is binding, the referendum question is a “public opinion poll,” Mayor Parish notes. “What we need after the vote is for the Region and five municipalities to support (a change). We need a strong majority. We need a strong majority in five municipalities.” A large majority would mean a change in 2014, he says. If the referendum fails, “I won’t mention it again. It’s a dead let- ter,” Mayor Parish says. “This is the last chance to make a change. If people don’t step up and say ‘we want this and make it happen,’ it’s a dead issue for who knows how long. “This is the last best chance to make this option happen,” he adds. “It took a lot of work to get this on the ballot region-wide. The people really need to take advantage of this opportunity. It’s an extra reason to get out to vote. Not only is it important to get out to vote for the mayor and council- lors, but also this.” Regional Chairman Roger Anderson notes, “I never, ever thought of them saying no. Cer- tainly, three or four municipali- ties saying no, it would probably be the end of it. I don’t think it will be supported in every municipal- ity, but it will be supported in a majority of municipalities.” Moving toward an elected chair- man is “an evolution. The Region is evolving and becoming bigger. It’s costing more. Every major ser- vice is provided by the Region,” Mr. Anderson states. If approved, he expects the Region will deal with the issue by June of 2011. “At least a decision out of the Region so it can go to the local municipalities. I’d like to see it go the local municipalities between June and September, so it can be back to the Region for the final pro- cess,” he says. “If it’s supported, it’s my job to have the Province change it so it can happen by 2014.” Page 6 - Today’s editorial METROLAND FILE PHOTO WHITBY -- Since Durham Region was founded, the chairman has been chosen by elected members of council. A referendum in the Oct. 25 election will ask voters whether they want to continue that system or elect the chairman directly. I never, ever thought of them saying no. Regional Chairman Roger Anderson FAST FACTS The wording of the question: Are you in favour of the Council of the Regional Municipality of Durham pass- ing the necessary resolutions and bylaws to change the method of select- ing its Chair from appointment by the members of Regional Council to elec- tion by general vote of all electors in the Region? Yes No AJAX -- In the spirit of autumn, a local insurance company is giv- ing away pumpkins to all who participate in its annual charity event to help local hospitals. The third annual Bryson Pump- kin Giveaway is fast approaching, and Bryson Insurance compa- ny is calling upon their partners and Durham families to raise money for local hospitals. With last year’s total of $2,000 raised for the Hospital for Sick Children, the company is looking forward to surpassing that total this year. This year’s event is dedicated to raising money towards the Rouge Valley Ajax-Pickering hospital’s Image is Everything campaign to raise money for a new MRI for the hospital. The pumpkin give- away will take place at the Bryson Insurance office, 541 Bayly St., Ajax, on Oct. 16 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m, The company is asking resi- dents and local partners to donate cash, prize items and giveaways for children. In turn, participants have the opportunity to receive free coffee and pumpkins. For further information, con- tact Rose Anne at rshaw@bry- son-insurance.com or call 905- 426-8787. DURHAM -- Councillors no lon- ger holding elected office won’t be getting a retirement benefits plan at the Regional level. At its final meeting of the term, Regional councillors decid- ed against setting up a benefits plan for former councillors. Some councillors had pushed for the Region to offer a plan, similar to one Oshawa provides former politicians. Regional staff, however, opposed the idea, pointing to potential costs and administra- tive challenges. Greg Milosh, a candidate for local councillor in Oshawa, had wanted to speak to Region- al councillors about offering a plan, but was turned down. He hadn’t registered to be a delegation in time, so three- quarters of the 28 councillors would have had to support his speaking. Only 16 did. Mr. Milosh stated in his written comments that he was “strongly opposed” to providing such a plan. “Your human resources com- missioner has provided you with a report in which he details the administrative and financial risks of doing this. The report was brief, clean and emphatic -- don’t do this. I agree with his concerns and conclusions,” Mr. Milosh wrote. The Region’s benefit plan is only open to ‘active’ employees. 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Regional health officials caution that get- ting a shot is the best defence against the flu. The flu is a serious, acute respiratory ill- ness that’s caused by a virus. Symptoms include fever, chills, cough, runny eyes, stuffy noise, sore throat, head- ache, muscle aches, extreme weakness and fatigue. Older adults, however, may not have a fever. Children could also have earaches, nau- sea, vomiting and diarrhea. Officials note someone who received a shot could still get the flu, but they will be less sick. In addition to a shot, other tips on staying healthy include practising good hand hygiene by washing your hands with soap and water thoroughly and often; using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer (gel or wipes); covering your mouth and hands with a tis- sue when you cough or sneeze; staying at home when sick and avoid large crowds where viruses can spread; keeping common surfaces and items clean and disinfected. 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He knows property taxes are high and has an economic plan to reduce the residential tax burden by being competitive, attracting new business, creating real sustainable jobs, supporting existing businesses and increasing effi ciencies at city hall.” A Strong Community Voice for 25 Years On October 25th Elect a mayor you can trust to engage you, listen to you and support you. ELECT Maurice BRENNER, YOUR NEXT MAYOR Experience • Leadership • Involvement On October 25th Elect Maurice Brenner, MayorBrennerMaurice OUR NEXT MAYOR Elect ✔ Being a Mayor is more than just good news stories, it’s about Listening, understanding the issues and being prepared to do something about it. Pickering is a beautiful community but we can be a better community. We need change and we need to make this change together. Maurice BRENNER, will not take a back seat when it comes to Pickering and what is important to you! COMMUNITY SAFETY A PRIORITY “Maurice Brenner was my Councillor for 21 years, he is a strong supporter for the police and the community and made Community Safety a priority. As your mayor, he will continue to work with the police and community and be pro-active . Maurice Brenner will listen to you and work on your behalf.” Al Olsen - Past President Toronto Police Association, Current President Police Retirees of Ontario URBAN SPRAWL AND DESTRUCTION OF AGRICULTURAL LANDS “Building on watershed and prime agricultural land in northeast Pickering will have catastrophic consequences.” Sierra Club Toronto Star June 2nd 2010 “Mayor Ryan was very much behind this and to the best of my knowledge still supports this.” Ajax Mayor Steve Parish-Metro-land June 9th 2010 As your next mayor, Maurice Brenner will protect these lands for today and for future generations. ENVIRONMENT FIRST “Maurice Brenner puts the environment fi rst. His efforts helped save the Altona Forest, and the Pine Grove Forest from developers. He leads the battle against landfi ll that closed Brock West Landfi ll Site. Today we face even greater challenges with urban sprawl and destruction of farm lands. As our Mayor, Maurice Brenner will be a strong community voice, when you need it!” Katherine Murray - Pickering Resident & Founding Member of Friends of The Altona Forest and Petticoat Creek DIVERSITY MORE THAN WORDS “Maurice is recognized GTA wide as a leader in Human Rights and Diversity. He challenges the system to expose inequity and build inclusiveness. I am proud to endorse Maurice Brenner as our next Mayor.” Muhammad Shanawar Sultan President United Council of Pakistani Canadians PROTECTING OUR HERITAGE “We were early settlers fi ghting for the freedoms that we cherish today. Our home, the Tullis Cottage, was slated for demolition and we were to be evicted. Maurice Brenner’s fi erce determination inspired us to keep on going. His courage just like our ancestors helped grant the Tullis Cottage a pardon. Today Transport Canada is set to destroy 41 structures. We need Maurice Brenner as our next Mayor to protect our heritage for future generations.” The Barclay’s - Residents North Pickering SENIORS AND OUR QUALITY OF LIFE “We deserve to have the choice to stay in our homes and live in a community we helped to build. Maurice Brenner is a strong advocate for seniors. He worked with us to oppose increases in transit fares, to expand our fl ag bus, to expand the South Pickering Seniors Centre, and to get a new home for the Rouge Hill Seniors. As our next Mayor, he will ensure we have the infrastructure to support us.” Doris Maden - Past Recipient Seniors Award, Crusader for Seniors and Accessible Transit, St. Martins, Pickering Resident BUILDING COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS “Maurice Brenner has worked with us for many years. By working in partnership with our Association, we saw the beginning of what has become a signifi cant part of the Waterfront Trail. With Maurice Brenner as Mayor, we will build more partner- ships and enhance what is there today.” Paul White President - Fairport Beach Neighbourhood Association For more information or to support Maurice contact him at www.mauricebrenner.com | email brenner@mauricebrenner.com | 905-831-8030 CANDIDATE FOR CHANGE “In 2006, 89 per cent voted YES to the Direct Election of the Regional Chair. Your current Mayor, voted NO when it came to Durham Re- gion in 2007. This time you want a Mayor that respects the will of the people. You want Maurice Brenner, a Candidate for Change.” John Mutton - Former Mayor of Clarington 2010 Chairman for Change Durham DEMOCRACY & TRANSPARENCY “When decisions are made and we are not consulted, it’s wrong. I want a Mayor that will represent us. A Mayor that will consult with us. A Mayor that will work with us. I want leadership, I don’t want dictatorship. I want Maurice Brenner as our next Mayor.” Michael Borie - Member of Stop the Stink & Pickering Resident COMMUNITY Ajax continues to support Terry Fox Run To the editor: In response to David Condon’s letter of Sept. 29 regarding the Ajax Terry Fox Run. Thank-you so much, David, for express- ing your enjoyment of the Ajax Terry Fox Run. You are absolutely correct. Ajax has a beautiful waterfront, and all kinds of com- munity events and charitable causes ben- efit from access to this parkland. This year’s Terry Fox Run celebrated 30 years since Terry embarked on his mara- thon of hope. The Ajax run has paid trib- ute to his memory and supported the fight against cancer every year since. It seems that we get more community involve- ment and support with each year, and this year was no exception. This year, the Ajax Run attracted nearly 500 participants and raised more than $32,000 for cancer research, bringing our town’s cumulative fundraising through the Terry Fox Run to more than $500,000. This excellent support wouldn’t be possi- ble without participants like you, the Town of Ajax, and all the other people and local businesses that fundraise, come out to take part, and support our work through dona- tions. Matthew Leduc Ajax WASTE No cost to homeowners for blue box? Not so fast To the editor: Re: Durham handing out new, bigger blue boxes, Ajax News Advertiser, Oct. 8 Clearly more than the politicians seek- ing municipal election need an education in the Canadian tax system. In the article, Mirka Januszkiewicz, director of waste management services for Durham, is quot- ed as stating that there is no cost to hom- eowners. Apparently 50 per cent of the cost came from the provincial government, and the rest came from the Region’s budget. And the money coming from the provin- cial and Region budget ... came from hom- eowners and taxpayers. Does she not want to correctly say that 100 per cent of the cost was borne by taxpayers? Jim Siddall Ajax PETS More off-leash areas needed in Ajax To the editor: Pets are a multi-million dollar business in Ajax with three more pet stores recently opening and pet food and supplies sold at supermarkets and department stores. With veterinarians, kennels, groomers and trainers, many local jobs are added to our economy with business and hom- eowners making a huge contribution to Ajax tax dollars. More puppies arrive week- ly and as pets, like cars, are costly to main- tain, there’s no recession in this business. Surely it’s time for Ajax council to reward this industry for their contribution to our local economy by working with the local community to create neighbourhood con- venient off-leash areas where pet owners can socialize and enjoy their pets. Valerie Marshall Ajax HISTORY Spirit Walk highlights important history To the editor: I recently attended the Spirit Walk, an historical play, at the Pickering Museum Village. The ‘spirits’ walking were those of the courageous Ontario pioneers who rebelled in 1837 against the tyrannical elite which ruled the province so unjustly. This rebellion was the first step in a process which led to true democratic government, not just for Ontario but for all of Canada. The Backwoods Theatre Company, a troupe of dedicated amateurs, presented the play which was brilliantly executed, enthrallingly authentic and emotionally draining, since so many of the rebels paid so horrifically for their “crimes”. It captured the hearts and minds of the audience. I would like to thank the players for all the hard work and dedication. For some years now, unfortunately, areas of Canadian his- tory of major importance to our country’s growth have been trivialized or ignored completely by our schools and our enter- tainment/information media. This makes the work of the players even more neces- sary and vital. Catherine Cushing Toronto & 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 durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • October 13, 20106 AP Strong voter turnout vital to Durham referendum question Eligible voters in Durham Region have a chance to make history on Oct. 25 and reform the democratic process. Along with municipal voters choosing new mayors, council members and school board representatives, they will also be asked in a referendum if they believe the Durham Regional Chairman should be directly elected, changing a long-held tra- dition in which the chairman is appoint- ed by duly elected Regional councillors to serve out the three-year or, more recently, four-year term. But as with many political reforms, the devil is in the details. First of all, more than 50 per cent of all eligible voters must cast a referendum ballot and a majority must support the question for the deci- sion to be binding. That could be a diffi- cult obstacle for direct-election propo- nents to overcome given the historically low voter turnout numbers in some Dur- ham municipalities. And this proposed reform is an impor- tant change to the regional governance structure in Durham Region. A directly elected chairman is more accountable to the electorate. He or she can seek a man- date for specific change, or lay out a plat- form or vision during campaigns and make promises similar to those of mayoral candidates. It also changes the optics of Durham governance. In the simplest terms, a grow- ing and progressive region that continues to draw new residents, assess and approve large developments as well as provide complex, costly public services should be represented by a chairman who is chosen directly by Durham voters. It all comes down to voters -- at least those who haven’t already cast their ref- erendum ballots via mail-in votes (as in Scugog and Uxbridge) or at some of the advance polls already in place. Durham residents must ensure that they exercise their democratic franchise and vote in their neighbourhoods on Oct. 25. The 2010 municipal election can truly be historic. Cast an informed vote for mayor, councillor and school trustee in your com- munity. Say yes to the referendum and usher in a new era of regional governance in Dur- ham Region, a new era in democratic rep- resentation and a reformed structure of Durham’s upper tier of municipal govern- ment. -- Metroland Durham Region Media Group 7 P durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • October 13, 2010What is the most important issue to you -- other than taxes -- in the upcoming municipal election? DAVE COLETT-- ‘Infrastructure. That’s what is holding up north Pickering’ TRAN LIU -- ‘After-school programs would be great.’ DENISE KATO -- ‘Having to purchase bags to recycle compostables is a huge issue.’ BESA LAPI -- ‘Safety within the community.’ WE ASKED... ...AT THE PICKERING PUBLIC LIBRARY I ride my bike fairly often, I lift the occa- sional weight out in the garage, I do a lit- tle yoga here and there and I play hockey once a week, but the most exhausting exer- cise I’ve ever been engaged in is keeping an open mind. Like land mines, car hoods and mouse- traps, human minds seem to be spring- loaded. If we don’t force them open, I mean really work at it, they have a natural propensity to snap, slam shut or even deto- nate. If we’re really lax about it, they’ll rust up tighter than a clam shell, permanently. I wrestle with this constantly. Seems like from the moment I get up, I am beset with things designed to test my objectivity and perspective; this group has bombed some- one, this bunch is blaming that bunch, these people demand the right to ... blah, blah, blah, blah, blah. And, of course, because I am human and, for whatever reason, wired this way, my first, knee-jerk reaction invariably is ‘Why don’t they (whoever they are) just freaking get over themselves?’ By the way, as a side note, one of the first signs that your mind is slowly creaking shut is the preponderance of pronouns such as ‘they’, ‘them’ and ‘those’ creeping into your speech. “They behave like animals, those people, what is with them, anyway?” Sound famil- iar? God knows I’ve used my share of ‘th’ words. Occasionally I’ll throw in a few ‘F’ words, too, just to make sure ‘they’ get the message. But you never know with those people, they never seem to listen. As lamentable as this kind of reaction is, it is perfectly understandable ... even laud- able, in a sense. It’s born out of a desire for the world to be a better place. None of us likes to read or hear about violence or war or terror. It’s upsetting. We’d like to live in peace with one another. We’d like to get along. We’d like everyone to behave. And it would be even nicer if they behaved like us. Aye, there’s the rub, as Hamlet, or was it Mick Jagger, said. Sometimes I think my dad’s philosophy is not a bad one. This would be such a won- derful world if it weren’t for all of those other people. Weren’t we all taught how to get along way back in kindergarten? Share your toys, be polite, don’t blow people up. It’s not rocket science. But still, it seems an annoyingly large number of people have been skipping class. No question, the planet has more than its share of dopes, twits, morons and igno- ramuses. There’s no shortage of idiocy, hatred and intolerance. Spend five min- utes watching Fox Television and see if you don’t suddenly feel like opening a vein. The trick, the hard part, the exhausting part ... is not adding to it. The best way to do that is to keep the mind open. And that requires work. It takes a lot of energy, wisdom and love to keep your eyes on the whole, big picture and not just the tiny part that some hater is scrawl- ing his graffiti on. Easy to say, harder to do. Especially on those days when you’d just like to ship the whole stinking lot of them off onto some remote island where they could point their dirty-nailed, blaming fin- gers at one another until the sacred cows came home. Whew. That felt good. Um, I mean, I love everybody ... open mind, open mind, open mind. -- Durham resident Neil Crone, actor-comic-writer, saves some of his best lines for his columns. NEIL CRONE It takes a lot of work to keep an open mind RYAN PFEIFFER/ BEHIND THE LENS I was on assignment at a farm taking pictures of horses. When I finished up I noticed the clouds looked pretty neat and there was nice morning light on the silo. I put my fish- eye lens on the camera and lined up the silo in the mid- dle of the frame to take this shot. The fisheye lens effect almost makes the sky look like the earth photographed from outer space. Neat! Watch for our upcoming election endorsements JOANNE BURGHARDT When covering an election the question of endorsements comes up. Many a group decide to post a slate of candidates they feel would best serve their constituency. This municipal election we’ve seen endorse- ments come from mayoral candidates, labour organizations, student associations, environmental groups and many more. Next week, we will publish an editorial endorsing a number of municipal candi- dates the newspaper feels will best serve the community in the next term of office. It’s not the opinion of any one staff mem- ber, but a decision reached by a number of people after reviewing a lot of information. Things we consider include: the candi- date’s experience in business and volun- teerism; the way they conduct themselves at meetings and in written and verbal commu- nication, including their conduct on Face- book and other social media sites; the con- sistency of their message; their platforms. Some readers -- in particular those whose candidates we don’t support -- will question our decision to make endorsements, pre- sumably because they think it may influence the vote. So, why do we do it? It’s pretty simple. The publisher once told me if our readers have to make these decisions, then we should be prepared to do the same no matter how dif- ficult the task, no matter the criticism. Does a newspaper endorsement make a difference to the voter? I don’t know. Here’s what I do know. This newspaper covers issues in the community 365 days a year, year in and year out. We’re at most council and committee meetings, we com- municate with candidates daily, see them at their best and at their worst, and hear reg- ularly from the public about the issues of prime concern to them. I think that puts the newspaper in the position of being able to come up with an informed opinion. It may not be your opinion, but that’s OK, that’s what democracy is all about. If you disagree when you read the endorse- ments next week, put pen to paper or fingers to keyboard and tell us why. Most importantly, take your opinion with you to the ballot box and vote for anyone you want, all we ask is that you vote. durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • October 13, 20108 P Fairport Pharmacy: Your Neighbourhood Pharmacy For the past 25 years, Fairport Pharmacy has been your local, independently-owned, neighbourhood pharmacy. With our friendly and experienced staff, we have always strived to provide you with the best possible service and professional counseling by pharmacists for your prescription or non-prescription drugs. To thank all our customers, both old and new, we would like to invite you to come and celebrate with us by sharing coffee and cake. We look forward to continuing to provide you with the excellent quality service we have come to represent over the past 25 years into the future. October 16 & 17 11:00am - 3:00 pm 750 Oklahoma Drive Pickering Phone: 905-839-4461 25th Anniversary FAIRPORT PHARMACY Kingston Rd/Hwy 2 Bayly St. Oklahoma Dr. Granite Crt Whites Road401 Come Celebrate With Us On Our... On Monday, October 25th Return KEVIN ASHE Pickering City Councillor, Ward 1 “It’s time to get back to business!” SUPPORTING KEVIN ASHE “His work ethic, his commitment to his community... are just a few reasons I support Kevin Ashe.” Kurtis McAleer, Youth Mayor “Kevin has a strong record of supporting critical community eff orts like the Hospital and United Way. He will bring that passion and commitment to the job of councillor.” Janet Ecker, Former Ajax-Pickering MPP and Cabinet Minister “Community safety is an important ideal to all residents... Kevin strongly believes in supporting our police in keeping our community safe.” Chuck Mercier, Retired Deputy Chief Durham Regional Police Service “Kevin could always be counted on to support our agency... He cares about his community.” Takis Pappas, Past President Ajax Pickering Big Brothers and Sisters “Kevin was an excellent School Trustee. Why? Because he cares about young people and his community.” Mary Ann Martin, Trustee/Past Chair Durham Catholic District School Board “Kevin is always fast to react to issues of concern in our community .” Paul White, President, Fairport Beach Association CONTACT KEVIN ASHE B - 905-239-8101 | C - 905-426-0996 | kevin@kevinashe.ca | www.kevinashe.ca Durham Region Health Department spokeswoman Glendene Collins said she couldn’t comment on the issue or the pro- tocols due to privacy reasons. She did say EMS will listen to Ms. Sass’s concerns privately. When Ms. Sass had alarmingly high blood pressure in March, her son Lloyd Sass immediately called 911. The ambulance picked his mother up but the driver took a longer route than was necessary to the hospital, Ms. Sass said. She claimed the driver was headed toward Bayly Street, but instead, turned right on Breezy Drive, then right down to the lake, drove along the lake, then went back up West Shore and proceeded to Hwy. 401. “My son, the poor thing, was driving behind us the whole time,” she said. When she got to the hospital, she learned she’d had a mild heart attack the day before. Fast-forward to Sept. 27 when Ms. Sass was concerned when her son, who’s had juvenile diabetes from the time he was four, was vomiting profusely and had a high temperature. She dialed 911 and rode along with Mr. Sass in the ambulance while his fiance took her own car. The worried mother said she couldn’t believe her eyes when the ambulance actu- ally started driving south toward the lake, the opposite direction of Bayly Street. She added she coincidentally recognized the female driver and her partner from the time before. Although she said she told the driv- er she should turn around, the driver took Oklahoma Drive over to Whites Road and then jumped on Hwy. 401, Ms. Sass said. According to an online map search, the trip from her address to the hospital is 9.1 kilometres and 13 minutes by taking Bayly Street, as opposed to 14 kilometres and 14 minutes by taking Hwy. 401, and that doesn’t include the detour that Ms. Sass said was taken. She explained when she got to the hos- pital, she found her son’s fiance, who said she thought she’d gone to the wrong hospi- tal she was waiting so long, waiting inside the emergency room. Ms. Sass’s son is currently in the intensive care unit at the hospital with diabetes com- plications. “It’s not right what happened to us and I hope nothing like that happens to anybody else,” she said. She said she felt she had to warn others about her experience. “If somebody died in an ambulance, I would feel guilty,” she said. PICKERING from page 1 EMERGENCY SERVICES Pickering senior says EMS staff took circuitous route to hospital durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • October 13, 20109 P %JSFDU"DDFTT (FOFSBM&ORVJSJFT 4FSWJDF%JTSVQUJPODJUZPGQJDLFSJOHDPN 5 )PVS-JOF 5PMM'SFF 55: DVTUPNFSDBSF!DJUZPGQJDLFSJOHDPN DJUZPGQJDLFSJOHDPN Upcoming Public Meetings All meetings are open to the public. For details call 905.420.2222 or visit the City website. Date Meeting / Location Time October 13 Committee of Adjustment 7:00 pm City Hall - Main Committee Room If you have not received your Tax Notice, please telephone the Civic Complex at 905.420.4614 (North Pickering 905.683.2760) or Toll Free 1.866.683.2760. Our offi ce hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday. Questions regarding your property assessment? Please note that property assessment is the responsibility of the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) and that all assessment related inquiries should be directed to them at 1.866.296.6722. Additional information regarding property assessment can be found on MPAC’s website: mpac.ca Tired of standing in line to pay your taxes? Please note that the City of Pickering off ers the following payment options and encourages you to try these convenient alternatives. You can pay your taxes: At participating fi nancial institutions. Please allow fi ve days before the due date for your payment to reach our offi ce. By mail. To avoid the late payment penalty fee, please ensure that your tax payment is mailed fi ve days before the due date. Cheques post-dated for the due dates are acceptable. After hours “outside” drop box at the City municipal building on or before the due date. By telephone/computer banking. Your fi nancial institution may ask you for your account number – please use your roll number. Please allow fi ve days before the due date for your payment to reach our offi ce. Note: Your tax account is credited when payment is received at our offi ce, not the day funds are withdrawn from your bank account. Failure to receive a Tax Notice does not reduce your responsibility for the payment of taxes and penalty. A late payment fee of 1.25% is added to any unpaid taxes on the fi rst day of default and on the fi rst day of each month, as long as the taxes remain unpaid. The penalty and interest rates are set by City by-laws, pursuant to the Ontario Municipal Act. The City does not have the authority to waive penalty and interest charges. Final Instalment of the 2010 Commercial and Industrial Tax Bill is due for payment October 15, 2010 Do you have accessible voting needs? The City of Pickering will be supplying the ImageCast vote tabulator for all of your accessible voting needs. Accessible voters will have the option to use an Audio Tactile Interface, Sip and Puff device or a Paddle button device to navigate their way through a ballot. Come to the Pickering Civic Complex, One The Esplanade on any of the Advance Vote dates listed above. For more information please call the Clerk’s Offi ce at 905.420.4611 between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday. Where: Pickering Civic Complex, One The Esplanade (City Hall) When: Friday, October 15, 2010 - 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm Saturday, October 16, 2010 - 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm Monday, October 18, 2010 - 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm Tuesday, October 19, 2010 - 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm Advance Voting Dates Two Sessions Available:Two Sessions Available: Tuesdays from 7:00 pm - 7:50 pm,Tuesdays from 7:00 pm - 7:50 pm, starting October 19starting October 19 Saturdays from 10:30 am - 11:20 am,Saturdays from 10:30 am - 11:20 am, starting October 23starting October 23 4-Week Program4-Week Program $60 per session$60 per session Only 8 spaces per classOnly 8 spaces per class Register Today!Register Today! search “Pickering Fit” 1867 Valley Farm Rd. T. 905.683.6582 cityofpickering.com/recreation Pickering, ON TTY 905.831.8604 recreation@cityofpickering.com Artists Wanted for the 2010 Teen Art Show drawing painting photography sculpture new media Submissions due by November 19, 2010 Call for details 905.420.4660 ext 6101 cit yofpickering.com/t een Thursday, October 14, 21 & 28 Petticoat Creek CC 6 - 9 pm Auditions Open to Pickering residents 13 - 19 yrs City I.D. required call 905.420.4660 ext 6100 to schedule an audition 2010 Th O P 6 A u d itio n s O t Pi k i id t1319Pickerings2010 Accessible Voting For waste reduction tips visit sustainablepickering.com Waste Reduction Week in Canada Oct. 18 - 24, 2010 www.wrwcanada.com New! Pilates Reformer Small Group Training Notice of Study Commencement Municipal Class Environment Assessment Replacement of Whitevale Bridge on Whitevale Road over West Duffi ns Creek Purpose The City of Pickering is initiating a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA) Study to assess alternatives for the replacement of the Whitevale Bridge on Whitevale Road over West Duffi ns Creek. Reconstruction of the Whitevale Bridge is required to address structural and safety defi ciencies identifi ed by the City. The Process The City has retained SRM Associates to complete the Class EA Study. The study will proceed in accordance with ‘Schedule B’ of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment, June 2000, as amended in October 2007. The study will confi rm the issues, problems and opportunities, and re-confi rm the scope of potential project impacts for the reconstruction of the bridge, identify alternative solutions to the defi ned problems and opportunities, and select a preferred implementation strategy. The alternative solutions will consider the eff ects on engineering and public safety, natural environment, social environment, economic environment and cultural environment. Public input during the planning process of this project is encouraged. Formal public consultation will be scheduled during the study, notices advising of the date, time and location will be mailed to all stakeholders, posted on Municipal website and advertised in the local newspaper. Comments will be maintained for reference throughout the project and will become part of the public record. For more information on this project, please contact: Darrell B. Selsky, CET, CMM III Supervisor, Engineering & Capital Works City of Pickering One The Esplanade Pickering, ON, L1V 6K7 Phone 905.420.4660 ext 2149 | Fax 905.420.4650 email dselsky@cityofpickering.com Lynn Collins, MCIP, RPP Environmental Project Coordinator SRM Associates 110 Scotia Court, Unit 41 Whitby, ON, L1N 8Y7 Phone 905.686.6402 | Fax 905.432.7877 email lcollins@srmassociates.org The Notice was issued on October 13, 2010 26th Annual Durham Regional Police Children’s Games Saturday, October 23, 2010 from 9 am - 4 pm Pickering Recreation Complex (1867 Valley Farm Rd.) Children with physical disabilities are invited to join in the fun. entertainment and awards! For information please call 905.683.2760 ext 3229. durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • October 13, 201010 P Jim McCafferty Three issues I feel strongly about: Improve Student Learning within a Catholic Environment -- Develop programs and activities that promote the well-being of EACH student and that will lead to future successes while promoting the teachings of our Catholic faith; Develop a system-wide track- ing system to monitor student progress and ensure continuity of learning. Safe Schools and Conflict Resolution -- Develop and monitor new policies, programs and procedures and staff training to maintain a safe learning environment; Continue the Restorative Practice Training Program;Develop comprehensive handbooks and guidelines for administrators. Staff Training and Development -- Develop a plan for staff participation in mentoring programs and learning partnerships, and develop strategies that improve teaching methods and enhance student learning. My philosophy on ethics and transparency in government: We must lead our children by our example. Values, such as honesty and integrity, are talked about, but are seldom followed. Commit- ment, dedication and accountability are principles aspired to, but are not often achieved. Respect, equality and human dignity are part of our Christian teachings, but most of us fall short in the trials of our daily lives. Our legacy must be, alone or togeth- er as a government, to set a much better example for our children. What do you see as the strengths and pitfalls of standardized testing in judging the quality of a school? What changes would you rec- ommend?: Our education system needs useful and appropriate measures to evaluate its perfor- mance. Teachers require objective, reliable student achievement information for appropriate interven- tion to foster improvement. The provincial tests are the only assessments that account for every student in Ontario and report results in relation to one common provincial standard. The biggest pit- fall; too much classroom time is needed to prepare the students for the test causing the regular curricu- lum to be either rushed or omitted. Undue stress or missed learning opportunities could result for the students. My recommendation: treat the testing as another unit, and adjust the curriculum by redistrib- uting some remaining units throughout the grades thus avoiding excessive stress or loss of learning. Many taxpayers are fully engaged in the way education is delivered to their children. What methods will you use to seek taxpayer input before making decisions at the school board? : Taxpayer input is important to me. I have been part of such public forums as school closings, busing, etc. In the community, I speak regularly to parents, students, educators and ratepayers: at school func- tions, after board meetings, during Coffee Sunday’s after mass, at graduations and during my regular school visits. Wherever I go, I am always available to discuss issues, answer questions and investigate any concern. See phone and e-mail address above. Gino Sgovio Three issues I feel strongly about: FULL DAY KINDERGARDEN TO ALL SCHOOLS IN PICKER- ING, ZERO TOLERANCE –- STUDENT ACCOUNT- ABILITY, BULLY EDUCATION PROGRAMS, MORE COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT, NO MORE PHASE OUT DAYS, NO MORE SCHOOL CLO- SURES, FRESH NEW IDEA WITH A FRESH NEW TRUSTEE!! ITS TIME FOR A CHANGE!! My philosophy on ethics and transparency in government: My mission is to help marry the com- munities and schools to work better along side with the School Board. While at the same time provid- ing all our kids with a safe and comfortable place to flourish. Our kids are our future we can’t let them down. We need to provide them with every opportu- nity available so they can make tomorrow an even better place than today. I can’t do this alone, it will require your out reach in assisting me to voice our concerns and make the appropriate changes to better suit our kids. What do you see as the strengths and pitfalls of standardized testing in judging the quality of a school? What changes would you recom- mend?: Although i see why we are working with Standarized testing i dont see the full benifit of why we teach towards these tests. Some students can grasp new ideas quiker than others and putting everyone in the same pot is not the best solutions possible. Everyone learns at a pace, but we need to set the tone and be there to help each and every step of the way. Many taxpayers are fully engaged in the way education is delivered to their children. What methods will you use to seek taxpayer input before making decisions at the school board? : One thing i dont see and maybe its becuase i dont know where to look is more open meetings. Not just at the boards meeting rooms but at the schools. I would like to see more Trustee’s coming to PTA meetings and talking directly with the Parents and Schools. These meetings are open as well and if we provide notice that a trustee is attending you can get more of a turn out and can bridge the com- munication to the board level much better. Chris Braney Three issues I feel strongly about: 1. Ongoing improvement and monitoring of student achieve- ment. Ensuring our students have the best pro- grams in place, and providing early learning oppor- tunities to ensure our youngest students get a good start and have the necessary skills for school. 2. I will continue to ensure our schools are safe and orderly environments, since this is a critical issue for learning and achievement. 3. I will continue to monitor and be creative regarding accommodation planning and student enrollment trends. As com- munities change, evolve and grow, we need to be innovative in our planning to continue to provide a variety of quality programs to meet the changing demographic needs of our community. My philosophy on ethics and transparency in government: I have a strong personal philosophy regarding ethics and transparency in government, since it plays an important role in accountability to prevent public distrust of government. Access to information that promotes transparency and accountability is good governance and sets stan- dards to preserve organizational integrity. What do you see as the strengths and pitfalls of standardized testing in judging the quality of a school? What changes would you rec- ommend?: Standardized testing ensures quality monitoring of student achievement. This data is important for teachers to focus their instruction and also to implement targeted interventions to support students who need extra assistance. It allows us to review data, set targets for student achievement and communicate our plans with the community. While assessment and testing is criti- cal for monitoring student achievement, develop- ing action plans to support students, monitoring school effectiveness and accountability, we must continue to provide a strong learning environment that focuses on all aspects of a student’s develop- ment. Many taxpayers are fully engaged in the way education is delivered to their children. What methods will you use to seek taxpayer input before making decisions at the school board?: As the current School Trustee for Pickering I attend many SCC meetings in order to ensure I know the needs of the different school communi- ties in the City and then share those concerns at the Board level. Getting involved and being visible at Pickering school events has been a fabulous opportunity for me to meet with parents and the public to hear the concerns and successes with our schools. Paul Crawford Three issues I feel strongly about: Costs. Tax- payers are overburdened at every level of taxation. Efficient use of Taxpayer Dollars. Student perfor- mance and success must be the main target in efficent use of Taxpayer Dollars. Student success is determined by effective use of teaching time in the classroom. We need to continue to re-think the most effective ways of producing Student achiev- ment. I will not be depending on Trustee’s salary, and I am not beholding to any particular group. I look for best-practices and do not hesitate to look at different solutions to achieve savings and effec- tiveness. My philosophy on ethics and transparency in government: The perception of poor ethics can be off-set by wide open transparency. No elected official should resist any form of openess. No elected official should ever place themselves in a conflict or anything that could be perceived as a conflict of interest (ex: where do the dollars for election expenses come from?) What do you see as the strengths and pitfalls of standardized testing in judging the quality of a school? What changes would you recom- mend?: Standardized testing is a good thing. We are allowed to state why a particular school may fall below the standards. And we can respond to those issues by placing resources and methods of increasing those standards at those identified areas (schools). There is nothing wrong with high standards and testing to achieve those standards. Testing exposes weaknesses in the system and provides data that will allow us to improve those weaknesses. Many taxpayers are fully engaged in the way education is delivered to their children. What methods will you use to seek taxpayer input before making decisions at the school board?: The methods are presently available in that taxpayers and interest groups are encouraged to provide input. Trustees can go to the public for input by setting up local meetings convenient to the taxpayers. And by encouraging the media to publicize important issues. Also by passing reso- lutions that would provide details to every con- cerned party when Trustees need constituent par- ticipation. Editor’s note: Candidate Ida Fogo did not respond to the News Advertiser’s request to fill in our questionnaire. Pickering candidates for school trustee Durham District School Board Durham Catholic District School Board EDITOR’S NOTE: The News Advertiser posed questions to all the candidates. Answers have been printed as submitted. Complete bios and Q&As can be found on our website, durhamregion.com. durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • October 13, 201011 AP Welcome to your new Lowe’s Home Improvement Warehouse Visit during our Grand Opening Celebration and take advantage of terrific offers and special events. While you’re here, you’ll see the more than 40,000 items we carry in-stock — all at Lowe’s Everyday Low Prices*. Look for the people wearing a red vest and a smile. They’re our friendly Lowe’s Sales Associates and they’ll help you with everything from finding a product to designing a whole new kitchen or bathroom. Our Grand Opening is Friday, October 22nd through Sunday, October 24th. Visit Lowes.ca to learn more. STORE OPEN Monday, October 18th 1899 Brock Rd., Pickering (Hwy. 401 at Brock Rd.) 905-619-7530 Mon.-Fri. 7:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. Sat. 7:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. Sun. 8:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. Join us for our Grand Opening *See details in-store. 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Duane Oldham Store Manager 50616_Pickering_GO_Announce_Ad.indd 1 10/8/10 1:06 PM durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • October 13, 201012 P Member of the Conseil Scolaire de District du Centre-Sud- Ouest Mike Ross Three issues I feel strongly about: I believe the 3 most important issues for the French Public school board are: 1) Construction of a new elementary and secondary school in Durham Region 2) Upgrades and improvements of existing elementary school in Oshawa 3) Continued promotion of the French language, culture and history in the region. The only way to get these things done, is to be a leader for parents and tax payers. I will consult them and seek out any expertise they may be willing to share with me. I will also be involved in community groups to continue the pro- motion of French and people’s pride in their language in our region. My philosophy on ethics and trans- parency in government: My philoso- phy may seem a little simplistic to some but it resonates with me. It is my belief that anyone in public service needs to be just that: serving the public. In doing so, make sure that you abide by 3 rules: Don’t steal, don’t lie, work hard. What do you see as the strengths and pitfalls of standardized testing in judging the quality of a school? What changes would you recom- mend?: While standardized testing can be helpful for teachers and educators in some individual cases, I think the pitfalls far outweigh the benefits. And the rea- sons for this are numerous: - the sub- jective nature of the correction process - the lack of consistency in evaluating the tests - the fact that results do not take into consideration the funding one school may get over another - the fact that some schools have more teachers and teachers aides. These reasons and more make it so that, in my opinion, test results do not necessarily reflect all of the realities that students, teachers and administrators live every day. Many taxpayers are fully engaged in the way education is delivered to their children. What methods will you use to seek taxpayer input before making decisions at the school board? : While the phone and email will be great ways to keep in touch with me, I will also have a Facebook page and a Twitter account so taxpay- ers as well as teachers and students can follow just what I am doing for them and keeping in touch with me. Sylvie Landry, CGA Three issues I feel strongly about: My objective is to establish French pub- lic language education in the various regions in my district. At present we only have one public French language school. L’école Antonine-Maillet in Oshawa is an elementary school from Jr. Kindergarden to grade 8. With continued help of the Pickering municipality, MPPs, the French commu- nity, and the school board we are work- ing together in establish the first French public language school Jr. Kindergar- den to grade 12 with a daycare centre in the near future in Pickering. My philosophy on ethics and trans- parency in government: As school trustee it is a previlege to hold office to improve access to French language education. I believe that being trans- parent to parents, the community and all the players in the education field is important in order to improve good gov- ernance. What do you see as the strengths and pitfalls of standardized testing in judging the quality of a school? What changes would you recommend?: Our schools vary in various regions of Ontario. Our board covers the regions from Windsor to Oshawa, Niagara Falls to Penetinguishing. It has different chal- lenges depending on the community needs. As much as standardize testing help in judging the quality of a school it is important to determine which resources are needed in the community to improve better learning environment for each student. Many taxpayers are fully engaged in the way education is delivered to their children. What methods will you use to seek taxpayer input before making decisions at the school board? : As the school board covers a very big area, it is important to under- stand the individual needs of each com- munity coverred. Understanding the needs and everyday realities of commu- nities I serve is therefore a very impor- tant part of my role as school trustee. I welcome inputs from parents and mem- bers of the commumnity. Conseil Scolaire de District Catholique Centre-Sud: Editor’s Note: Candidates Andre Bar- rett and Olga Lambert did not respond to the online questionnaire. Pickering candidates for school trustee Six Durham councillors say their goodbyes Praise colleagues, staff for efforts over four years KEITH GILLIGAN kgilligan@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- The final Dur- ham Regional Council meeting provided retiring politicians a chance to say their goodbyes to colleagues and staff. The last meeting of the term was held Wednesday and the six outgoing councillors were praised for their commitment and dedication to public service. “Those leaving us should be proud. Those not coming back should be proud,” Regional Chairman Roger Anderson said. Not running in the munici- pal election are April Cullen and Joe Kolodzie, both from Oshawa, Gerry Emm (Whitby), Char- lie Trim (Clarington), Marilyn Pearce (Scugog) and Howie Her- rema (Uxbridge). Mr. Anderson said of Coun. Cullen, “You’ve done a remark- able job. You’ve been with us for seven years and lot of us will miss you for the next four years.” “The last seven years have been productive, especially the last four,” Coun. Cullen stated. She was chairwoman of the health and social services com- mittee during this term, which she called an “astounding hon- our. “The committee started out rocky. We had growing pains. But with your strong sup- port, we made it through,” she added. “We’ve been through the worst recession and we made it through.” Coun. Kolodzie has been a councillor for 25 years, first elect- ed at the local level in 1985. He became a Regional Councillor in 2003. Mr. Anderson praised him for keeping an eye on Regional finances. “He’s one of the nicest fel- las you would want to meet. His wife is at home making sure he doesn’t do anything wrong,” Mr. Anderson said. He noted Coun. Kolodzie would usually end a conversation by saying, “Have a nice Oshawa day.” Occasionally, he would “throw in have a nice Durham day.” Coun. Kolodzie said his time on council has been “so chal- lenging, so exciting, so reward- ing.” A former high school teacher, Coun. Kolodzie noted, “A couple of commissioners were students of mine, so it’s time for me to go. “I really enjoyed myself here,” he added. Coun. Emm has been a Regional Councillor for 33 of the Region’s 37 years. He was a member of the first Regional Council, from 1974 to ’76. “You probably know more about the Region than anyone here,” Mr. Anderson stated. Coun. Emm told the story of a councillor during the first Regional Council standing up and saying, “Why have a Region- al headquarters in a cow patch. Some cow patch.” Councillors over the years may have had different views, but they came “to make the Region work. I can say that about every council member and staff,” he added. “Staff is always willing to help the residents. Not enough can be said about the staff. “I leave with great feelings of personal satisfaction.” For the past four years, Coun. Trim served as the head of the works committee, which played a lead role in the incinerator debate. Coun. Trim had to deal with the incinerator issue “week in and week out,” Mr. Anderson noted. “He showed considerable restraint and he treated every- one fairly,” Coun. Anderson said. “The last couple of years have been tough on you and your fam- ily, but you stood your ground and did the tough job.” Coun. Trim thanked the chair- man for his leadership over the term. He praised chief administrative officer Garry Cubitt, noting he’s responsible for 4,000 Regional employees. “Your spirit and exper- tise are challenged every day. For your leadership and friendship, thank you.” He noted senior staff had to deal with 28 councillors and the chairman, who thought “at times, they are legal experts, profes- sional planners, medical experts and they are all road engineers.” He also quoted Groucho Marx, who once said, “Whatever it is, I’m against it.” Mayor Pearce served as chair- woman of the finance commit- tee this term and “I can’t thank you enough for your efforts,” Mr. Anderson stated. Mayor Pearce said she woke up Wednesday and “the rest of my life is about to start.” She said, “Never say never” to seeking political office again. Mr. Anderson noted many councillors had worked with Coun. Herrema’s late father, Gary Herrema, when he was Regional chairman. Mr. Anderson praised Coun. Herrema for his “community focus” and “knowledge of agri- cultural issues.” “I want to thank the members of council for the dialogue. We’re all here for the right reasons,” Coun. Herrema said. “I want to thank my family for making it able for me to be here. I wish you all good luck.” Mr. Anderson said to all the councillors, “I want to congrat- ulate all members of council on the accomplishments in the last four years.” He also presented plaques to each councillor. GOVERNMENT Whatever it is, I’m against it. Clarington Councillor Charlie Trim quoting Groucho Marx durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • October 13, 201013 AP Architectural Glass and Metal Technicians Brick and Stone Masons Cement Finishers Construction Craft Workers Drywall, Acoustic and Lathing Applicators General Carpenters Painters & Decorators - Commercial & Residential Painters & Decorators - Industrial Plumbers Roofers Sheet Metal Workers Steamfi tters Welders Construction Sector Trades Information Session CAW Local 222 Hall 1425 Phillip Murray Avenue, Oshawa October 28th, 2010 - 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Resume Critique, Skills Assessment, Buffet Lunch Only 100 seats available. 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Julie Gill, Family Mediator 905.427.0100 Located at the Families First Mediation Ofﬁ ce 308 Dundas St. W Suite 202, Whitby CRIME K-9 unit credited for arrest in Ajax incident MANDI HARGRAVE mhargrave@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- The Durham Regional Police Service’s K-9 Unit is being credited for two separate arrests over a two-day period. The first arrest came on Oct. 6 when offi- cers from the Central East Division respond- ed to a call around 1:30 a.m. regarding a suspicious person on Radisson Avenue in Oshawa. A male suspect was seen smashing a car window and stealing items from with- in it. He was then seen fleeing the area. Officers responded to the scene andused the K-9 unit to search the vicinity. The K-9 handler and dog tracked the sus- pect for almost three hours before locat- ing ta 17-year-old youth on a rooftop of a residence several kilometers away. Officers convinced the teen to climb down a televi- sion antennae and arrested him without incident. He is facing numerous charges and can’t be named under the Youth Crimi- nal Justice Act. The second incident took place on Oct. 7 around 4:50 a.m. Officers from the West Division went to the Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital on Harwood Avenue to helptwo security officers struggling with a suicidal male armed with a knife. The security officers were able to keep the man at the scene, outside in the park- ing lot until police arrived. Police then used pepper spray to try and safely apprehend the distraught male but it was ineffective. The K-9 unit was deployed and the man received minor injuries before officers were able to arrest him. The 26-year-old man from Ajax is charged with numerous offences including assault with a weapon and assault of peace officer. 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Know your limit and play with in it. CRIME Ajax armed robbers take $5 and cellphones from teens Victims threatened with handgun AJAX -- Two teenagers were robbed of cellphones and $5 on Thursday night. Durham Regional Police report the teens, an 18-year-old man and 17-year-old girl, had driven after work to St. Patrick Catholic School on Delaney Drive in north Ajax on Oct. 7, around 10:40 p.m. They went for a walk behind the school and were sitting in a greenbelt area when they were approached by two unknown males who had their faces cov- ered. The teenagers were threat- ened with a handgun and had their cellphones and money stolen. The suspects fled along a path in an easterly direction. Police set up a perimeter and a K-9 team searched the area, but no arrests were made. The first suspect is described as a black male, six feet tall, about 150 pounds with a slen- der build. He had a handgun and was wearing black, baggy clothing. The second suspect is described as a black male, six feet tall, 160 pounds with a slen- der build, wearing black, baggy clothing. Anyone with more informa- tion is asked to contact Det. McKinnon at 1-888-579-1520, ext. 2565. Anonymous tips can be made to Crime Stoppers at 1-800- 222-8477 or www.durham- crimestoppers.ca. durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • October 13, 201016 AP Wednesday, Oct. 13, 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 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. 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The 17 year old from the Durham Boxing Academy recently upped his amateur fighting record to 9-2 and captured the 2010 Tri City Boxing Championship with a split decision win over Koosha Nikaen of The Whip Boxing Academy in Kitchener. Originally, McLaughlin wasn’t even in line for the fight, however, Nikanen’s prospec- tive opponent suffered a hand injury and was unable to compete, leaving the door open for McLaughlin to step into the ring and make the best of his opportunity. Despite his lack of experience, McLaughlin was confident in his abilities heading into the bout. “I spar with older guys a lot, so I knew I could do it,” said McLaughlin, who has only been fighting competitively for just over a year. “I didn’t really care about age or anything like that.” McLaughlin, a Notre Dame Catholic Sec- ondary School student, got into boxing in 2009 as a way to stay in shape and partake in some- thing he loves to do, which is fight. What has kept him in the ring though is the feeling of accomplishment that comes with emerging victorious following a match. “I like the feeling of when you win,” he said. “It’s a good feeling. It’s a one person sport, an independent kind of sport. It’s different. It feels really good.” Upon entering the ring, McLaughlin admit- ted he wasn’t sure how things would go and he credits Durham Boxing coach Brock Arthur for much of his success. “Brock has helped me out a lot,” he said. “It’s been awesome.” Having spent some time savouring his vic- tory, McLaughlin’s focus quickly shifted to preparations for the Ontario Championships, which are being hosted by Motor City Boxing and held at the Holiday Inn in Oshawa later this month. McLaughlin, who stands 5 foot 9 and tips the scales at around 150 pounds, is hopeful that a good showing there will be the first step towards his goal of reaching the nationals and winning a championship at that level. Should he accomplish that feat sometime in the near future, he added that stepping up to the professional ranks and making a career out of the sport he has grown to love would be ideal. ATHLETICS Charles picks up pair of bronze at Commonwealth Games NEW DELHI -- Canada’s medal count at the Commonwealth Games continues to grow and Pickering’s Tabia Charles is among the contributors. The 25-year-old captured a bronze medal on Friday morning in the women’s triple jump event, posting a distance of 13.84 metres. She added another bronze on Sunday in the long jump with a seasonal best leap of 6.44 metres, just behind the gold medal performance of Canadian Alice Falaiye, who finished first with a mark of 6.50 metres. Charles has been on quite a tear over the last couple of months. In August, the former Olympian and Uni- versity of Miami athlete added a pair of gold medals to her collection, winning the long and triple jump events at the Canadian championships. The Games run through to Oct. 14. HOCKEY Pickering Panthers drop pair of games PICKERIING -- Another weekend slipped by the Pickering Panthers with- out putting any points on the board. The Ontario Junior Hockey League club lost a pair of games at the league’s Showcase Weekend, falling to 2-11- 0 on the season following setbacks to Streetsville 3-2 and North York 4-1. The annual weekend’s slate of games was held in Aurora, giving all of the teams an opportunity to play in one location under the watchful eye of scouts and recruiters. Against Streetsville, the teams traded goals in the first two periods, with the winner scored with just 28 seconds left in the third period. Ian MacDonald had the first goal for Pickering on the power play with helpers to Jamie Sodhi and Kris Barclay. Taylor Pryce had the other, unassisted. The Panthers fell behind 3-0 mid- way through the second period on Sun- day morning against North York before MacDonald scored on assists from Pryce and Brandon Porco. North York added another in the third to retain the three goal cushion. Off the ice the Panthers picked up goaltender Ryan Carlisle from Wel- lington and forward Justin Hulshof from Stouffville to improve the roster. The Panthers were in Peterbor- ough Tuesday night (after our deadline) and host Cobourg Friday at 7:30 p.m. durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • October 13, 201020 AP CONTINUING EDUCATION Welding Get the training you need to make yourself more employable in this challenging field. Industrial Maintenance Mechanic Get the knowledge and skills you need to install and repair production machinery. 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Send Resume to: jraymond@durhamregion.com We thank all applicants; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please Seeking experienced CLEANER to inspect, clean and maintain an Oshawa Co-op, including buildings, grounds and common areas. Please fax resume to 905-721-8382 Pickering Honda requires: 2 Lube Technicians (P/T) Approximately 20 hrs/week; Saturdays and Mondays. Competitive wages, friendly and busy dealership. Please contact Jeremy Miller email resume to: jeremy.miller@pickeringhonda.com Seeking experienced MAINTENANCE PERSON to maintain and complete repairs throughout an Oshawa Co-op. Must have knowledge of HVAC systems, basic plumbing, appliances, electrical ﬁ xtures, tools and equipment. Please fax resume to 905-721-8382 Mackie Group requires experienced Lift Truck Operators who are familiar with RFS & Inventory Management. You must be available to work days/afternoons in a fast paced environment. Competitive salary and beneﬁ ts. For more information and to apply please visit www.mackiegroup.com Clerical minded graphics educated "Girl Friday" req'd for Pickering Design/consultant Ofﬁ ce. Must know: Adobe In-Design, Photoshop, Autocad 2010, MS Ofﬁ ce, BillQuick/QuickBooks. Resume to: info@hkla.ca or fax 905-420-9815 Cut Your DebtCut Your Debt FREE CONSULT Call Doug Heard Whitby/Brooklin Ajax/Pickering 697-977-5455 1-866-690-3328 www.cutyourdebt.ca4 PILLARSCONSULTING GROUP AVOID BANKRUPTCY! Payments you can afford @ 0% interest by up to 70%by up to 70% DOOR TO DOOR Canvass- ers needed Immediately! Full time, year round employment Monday-Friday No Selling!! Paid weekly $11.25/hr guar- anteed + bonuses Call Ryan 905-244-1600 ECE TEACHERS & AS- SISTANTS Full time/part time for Ajax / Pickering/ Whitby/ Brooklin childcare centre. Send resume by fax (905)831-9347 or email childcare.positions @hotmail.com FLEXIBLE, PT, ENTRY- LEVEL. Will train. Open to students & others. Work with customers, good pay, team atmosphere, advancement. Start NOW. earnpart- time.ca/np or (905) 426.7726 IMMEDIATE OPENINGS. Customer sales/service, no experience needed, $16 base/appt., ﬂ exible sched- ules, PT & FT. Interviewing now. Students welcome, conditions. 905-426-7726 or earnparttime.ca/np LOCAL TELECOM company looking for motivated people to build a career and earn $50,000 to $90,000, no experience required. Email salesjobs@telnetcommuni- cations.com LOOKING FOR person will- ing to speak to small groups. Part/full time. Car & Internet necessary Diana 1-866-306- 5858 PART-TIME CUTTER want- ed for busy costume compa- ny located in Oshawa. Knowledge of stretch fabric an asset. Call Debbie (905)433-1301 PERRY HOUSE CHILD CARE SERVICES requires Assistant Teacher with F license. Previous experience with children & Criminal Reference check required. Apply to: 129 Perry St. Whit- by, L1N 4B7 or fax 905-668- 8528 PHARMACY ASSISTANT POSITION AVAILABLE. Pharmacy in Pickering. Part- time evenings & weekends. Experience required. Fluency in English. Fax resume to 905-420-4012 PSW / HOUSEKEEPER for elderly lady in wheelchair, 3 hrs. per day, weekday morn- ings only. Some personal as- sistance in bathroom, light housekeeping. PSW qualiﬁ - cations not necessary. Bow- manville area, good wages. Please call 905-259-8203. START IMMEDIATELY as Air Technician. Earn up to $14 an hour. Part time & Full time Available. Get paid Fri- day! Paid Weekly! Call now to set up an interview. (905)233-2099 TELEMARKETERS Wanted. Hourly Wage Plus Bonuses, Mon - Thur 5pm - 8pm. Must have experience. Leave a message after 4pm. 905- 686-9607, ext 298. JASMINE NAILS & SPA. High end professional nail spa looking for Nail Techni- cians/Estheticians for Ajax location. Email resume to: dean.mather@rogers.com or call Meera 416-312-9097. EXPERIENCED WORK- ING CARPENTER FORE- MAN required for work in the Ottawa area. Monday-Friday, 10 hour days, for the next 3 months with the possibility of full-time employment. Must be able to do layouts. Send resume: ofﬁ ce@lardaleconstruction.com or call 905-391-0072. EXPERIENCED Cabinet Maker for Custom Wood Working Shop in North Scar- borough. E-mail resume to: info@woodrightcabinets.ca FULL TIME MECHANIC Licensed or 3rd - 4th year apprentice for Trucks & Heavy Duty Equipment. Email resumes to: carmen@amherstgroup.ca FUTURE STEEL BUILDINGS Top Closers Wanted! Inside Sales ● Must be motivated ● All leads provided ● Uncapped income $85K avg/. amongst 45 reps. Email resumes: cbower@futuresteel.com LICENSED PLUMBER for construction work in Durham Region and Northumberland county. Beneﬁ ts & pension plan. Fax resume to 905- 686-9131 SERVICE PLUMBER for busy shop, Oshawa and sur- rounding area. Fax resume to 905-697-8221. BILINGUAL APPOINTMENT CO-ORDINATOR (French/English) required im- mediately for busy Pickering ofﬁ ce. No experience neces- sary. $12.00 per hr. to start. call (905) 426-6941. WHITBY OFFICE requires a knowledgeable Administra- tive Assistant for Insu- rance/Medical/Legal report expediting and/or scheduling. Fast-paced environment, re- quires excellent administra- tive, interpersonal, organiza- tional, multitasking, ﬁ ling, and language skills. Sched- uling background an asset. Post-secondary education preferred. Reply to grace@rjlassessmentgroup.ca MARKETING representative Responsibilities include but not limited to inbound/out- bound calls, preparing mar- keting materials, supporting sales staff and lead genera- tion. Full-time position requir- ing a marketing certiﬁ cate or diploma. Send resume to: careers@pro-bel.ca INSIDE TECHNICAL Sales. Medium Sized Pickering Steel Distribution Centre ex- panding into the USA looking for a full time, energetic “Inside Technical Salesperson” for Pickering ofﬁ ce. Mechanical or Struc- tural Engineering back- ground is an asset. Must be familiar with steel connec- tions and steel clamping sys- tems. Excellent communica- tions and computer skills es- sential for this position. Op- portunity for advancement, full health beneﬁ ts, vacation, RASP Plan etc. Starting Salary $30,000. Fax Re- sumes only, to 905-831-5872 SALESPERSON required for busy used car lot in Oshawa. Energetic and moti- vated. full time. e-mail re- sume to sales@closing- dig.com or call 289-600-8200 SALES HELP for Your Good Health, Pickering Town Cen- tre, knowledge required. Call (416)606-7995. DENTAL HYGIENIST - Periodontal Ofﬁ ce. 3 days per week. Minimum 3 years experience. Must have in- terest in surgical procedures. Email resumes to: dentalemployment@hotmail. com EXPERIENCED DENTAL assistant required, full time for maternity leave beginning mid-November. Digital X-ray and ABEL experience pre- ferred. Apply to: smile99@hotmail.ca BRUNO'S MEAT AND DELI requires a part-time Chef for weekend work. Sat. 9-5 and Sun 9-4. Experience re- quired. Apply with resume to 375 Kingston Rd., Pickering, ask for Mark. BRUNO'S MEAT AND DELI requires full-time Retail Meat Counter Service Person. Ex- perience required. Knowl- edge of cooking, food prep would be an asset. Apply with resume to 375 Kingston Rd., Pickering, ask for Kevin. 20 ACRES- $0 Down! $99/mo. Near Growing El Paso, Texas. Guaranteed Owner Financing, No Credit Checks Money Back Guar- antee. Free Map/Pictures. 800-755-8953 www.sunse- tranches.com LARGE ARIZONA BUILD- ING LOTS FULL ACRES AND MORE! Guaranteed Owner Financing. No credit check. $0 down - 0 interest. Starting @ just $89/mo. USD Close to Tucson's Intl. Air- port. For Recorded Message 800-631-8164 Code 4001 or visit www.sunsiteslan- drush.com Offer ends 11/30/10! 190 WATERLOO ST, Oshawa, 2040-sq.ft. ground level of two storey. 10x12 bay door. Available Nov. 1. Call (905)432-7223 343 BLOOR ST WEST at Park, Oshawa (back unit), Industrial unit, available im- mediately. 1,600sq.ft. 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No appraisal need- ed. Bad credit okay. Save money. No obligation. No fees OAC. Call Peter 1-877- 777-7308, Mortgage Leaders 1, 2 & 3 BEDROOM apart- ments for rent, Whitby, Brock & Dundas area. Available immediately/November 1st. Call Darlene 905-767-4201 or Tony (416)493-1927. 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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 Ask About Our Move-In Bonus* ● 1, 2 and 3 bedrooms available from $915 ● Utilities Included ● Large Suites ● Durham Transit and GO Transit at Door ● Close to shopping, schools and Hwy 401 100, 101, 200 & 201 White Oaks (905) 668-7332 Email: rentals@capreit.net www.caprent.com *certain conditions apply, see Leasing Specialist for details REGENCY PLACE - Adult Living 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 FALL SPECIAL Condominium Suites in Oshawa 2 & 3 Bdrm's Free Utilities, Parking. Senior's, Retiree's & GM Discounts 905-728-4993 FALL SPECIAL Condominium Suites in Oshawa 2 & 3 Bdrm's Free Utilities, Parking. Senior's, Retiree's & GM Discounts 905-728-4993 Ajax - Pickering Village Modern 1-Bedroom 1st ﬂ oor apartment Private entrance Includes fridge/stove, parking. No smoking and no pets, ﬁ rst/last $700 + hydro (905)683-4294 AJAX HARWOOD/CHAP- MAN - Large 1-bedroom basement apt. Seperate rear entrance, laundry and kitch- en facility, 2 parking. No pets/smoking. First/last, ref- erences. Call 6-10pm (905)686-0582 leave mes- sage after 7-rings. AJAX, WESTNEY. 62 Mar- shall Cres. 2 bedrooms, $695, Laundry. OPEN HOUSE Monday-Thurs. 6:30-7:30pm, Saturday & Sunday 1-2:00pm. 1-866- 737-5617 or 647-285-2833 BOWMANVILLE immaculate 2-bedroom $1062/ balcony, Security entrance, very clean building, includes applianc- es, utilities, parking, laundry, no dogs, 905-697-1786, 905- 666-1074 BOWMANVILLE: 3 bedroom close to all amenities. $930 per mo. plus hydro and cable. Also 2 bedroom with den, $930 plus hydro. Move in allowance offered. Ofﬁ ce hours 9-5, Monday - Friday. (905)430-1877. LARGE ONE BEDROOM apt for rent, 356 Ritson Rd. S., Oshawa, $680/mo. plus hydro. Parking included. Available November 1st. (416)833-7833, (905)7235433 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 NEAR OSHAWA CENTRE 1-bedroom, very bright, mid- dle ﬂ oor, newly renovated, unique layout, in quiet triplex, $825-inclusive. 905-438- 9873 NORTH OSHAWA- 2-bed- room, Dec. lst and Jan. lst. Clean, family building. Heat, hydro and two appliances in- cluded. Pay cable, parking, laundry facilities. (905)723- 2094 OSHAWA, 385 Gibb St. Avail. immediately. 2-bdrm apt. $860/month. Extra park- ing $25/mo. Laundry on site. Close to all amenities. Call Patrick 905-443-0191. OSHAWA, John/Park. Low- rise bldg. 2 bdrm apts. Heat, water, 1-parking, on- site laundry included. $796/mo. Avail. immediate- ly. Call Toni (905)436-6042 OSHAWA, One bedroom, Simcoe and King, 2nd ﬂ oor apartment. Appliances, laun- dry, intercom, 3-closets. No parking. $675 plus electricity. Quiet,respectful tenants please. Call (905)986-4889. OSHAWA, PARK /BLOOR, large 3 bedroom basement apartment, separate en- trance, living/kitchen/laundry close to 401, Go, near all amenities. $900 all inclusive. No pets/smoking. (416)454- 7707 OSHAWA/BOWMANVILLE 1 & 2 bedroom apts. Suites w/balconies, parking, laundry facilities, near all amenities. 905-623-4172 The Veltri Group www.veltrigroup.com PICKERING Dellbrook/ Major Oaks. Beautiful bright legal basement apt. separate entrance. Approx. 1200-sq.ft. 2-bedrooms livingroom, din- ingroom & kitchen. No smok- ing/pets. $950/mo utilities in- cluded. Nov 1. 416-716- 4735. PICKERING Whites/Sheppard 1-bdrm bsmt apt., Separate entrance, Spacious living room. Close to amenities. Cable, parking, appliances, No smok- ing/pets.Avail. immed. (905)250-2685 PICKERING, 1-BDRM bsmt apt. includes utilities, laun- dry, hi-ﬁ internet/satellite connection, parking, partially furnished w/sofa & bed. Walk to GO, no pets/smoking. $800/mo. Nov. 1st. (905)837- 5149 PORT PERRY/Scugog Is- land. Bright, hillside 2bdrm main apt. Open concept, 1200sq.ft.,private entrance/ deck. Picturesque view of lake. No smoking/no pets. Suits single female. Heat/hy- dro/cable/laundry/parking. $995/inclusive. References required. 905-985-5790 SIMCOE - TAUNTON, 3- bdrm, 2-storey home, fridge, stove, dishwasher, washer, dryer. Available Nov 1st. $1400/inclusive. 2-parking, private backyard. 2 car park- ing. No smoking/pets. (705)324-8950 SIMCOE ST S/HWY 401 - 525 St Lawrence - Close to Schools, Hwy, Go Station. 2-bed $919 utilities included. Call 905-436-7686 www.metcap.com SIMCOE ST., Oshawa. Beautiful 3-bedroom. 1400 sq. ft, on second ﬂ oor. Walk distance to lake. Fridge and stove, utilities extra. $950/ month, available immediat- ley. (905)725-9991. NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS All claims against the Estate of PHYLLLIS CREDITCOTT, late of the Town of Ajax, who died March 28, 2010 must be in our hands by October 25, 2010 after which the Es- tate will be distributed having re- gard only to the claims then ﬁ led. Jeffrey Ward, Thomas Jones by their solicitor herein, ALLEN FRIDSON 720 Arrow Road, Toronto, Ontario. M9M 2M1 NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Wednesday, November 17th, 2010 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Whitby Centennial Building Regal Room 416 Centre Street South, Whitby Guest Speaker: Dr. Richard Marceau, Provost University of Ontario Institute of Technology "UOIT - Opportunity Innovation Transformation" The Durham Region Local Training Board is funded by Employment Ontario AVIS D'ASSEMBLÉE GÉNÉRALE ANUELLE Le mercredi 17 novembre 2010 19 h 00 - 20 h 30 a`l' e´diﬁ ce centenaire de Whitby, Salle Regal 416, rue Centre Sud, Whitby Conférencier invité : Dr Richard Marceau, doyen, Institut universitaire de technologie de l'Ontario "UOIT - Opportunité - Innovation - Transformation" La Commission locale de formation de la région de Durham est ﬁ nancée par Emploi Ontario WHITBY 123-Annes St. apartment available in quiet adult lifestyle 6-plex bldg. Perfect for single mature per- son. Avail. Nov. 1st No pets/smoking. $790/mo plus hydro. (905)725-4145. 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, Rossland/Thick- son, 2-bedroom second ﬂ oor, includes master bed- room, main ﬂ oor living, dining room, kitchen, powder room. Appliances included, own backyard, no pets/smoking. $1000/month, ﬁ rst/last re- quired. Credit check. (905)666-3478 or (647)701- 7472 WHITBY, VERY large 3-bed- room apartment, top ﬂ oor of triplex. Bright, parking, 3 ap- pliances. Laundry, air, large yard. Available. $1150/ month plus hydro. (905)432- 4168. WILSON/KING ST East- Un- der New Management. Close to retail/grocery stores, school and doctor/dentist of- ﬁ ce. 1-Bed $809, 2-Bed $949, hydro included in rent. Call 289-240-8650. www.metcap.com !AN UNBEATABLE DEAL! only 5% down. Own your own home OAC. Minimum income required per house- hold $50,000. Please call Au- relia Cosma, Remax Jazz Inc., Brokerage (905)728- 1600, 24hr pager. 3+1 BEDROOM TOWN- HOUSE THICKSON/DRY- DEN, 5 appliances, ceram- ic/laminate ﬂ oors, A/C, ﬁ n- ished basement, ﬁ replace, garage. Close to amenities. $1350+utilities. Available im- mediately. Contact Guy 416- 575-2509 AJAX 2-bdrm house fully fenced big backyard, 3 car parking, no sidewalk to shovel, no tenants to share the house with. $1100/mth + util. Available Nov 1st. Call (905)686-4693 or email rexalmeida26@hotmail.com AJAX, Westney/Sullivan. 3 bdrm. main level. Fenced yard, share garage. $1100/mo.+ 2/3 utilities Avail. Nov. 1st. No smoking. First/last. Call or text 416- 458-7184. BEAUTIFUL COURTICE Bungalow for Rent- Tasteful- ly decorated Courtice bunga- low for rent. This home fea- tures three bedrooms, open concept living and dining room with a gorgeous ﬁ re- place and beautiful ceramic tile throughout, cute kitchen with an island, a partially ﬁ n- ished basement and a pri- vate yard. This home is con- veniently located with easy access to the 401. Please email Jennifer jmurdock@dmsproperty.com or call 905-472-7300 ext. 230 for details. COURTICE, BRAND new 3- bedroom home available im- mediately. $1600+ utilities, ﬁ rst/last. Call (905)261-7777 HOUSE FOR RENT - Sim- coe/Bloor Area. Quiet Street. 4 bedroom, large house, $1200/mnth plus utilities. First/last. No pets. Non smoking preferred. Call (905)725-8715 RENT-TO-OWN YOUR own home, Ajax, 3-bedroom. Close to amenities. Sa- lem/Bayly. All-kitchen appli- cances, custom blinds. walk- out kitchen to large 2-tear- deck. ﬁ nished basement. up- graded carpets. ceram- ic&ﬂ oating hardwood ﬂ oors. 24-hour message 1-866-362- 2862 3-BDRM EXECUTIVE end unit, Ajax south. Close to amenities, schools, 401. 6-appliances, a/c, 3-parking. $1400+utilities. No smok- ing/pets. Avail. Nov., First/last, credit check, refer- ences. (905)426-9518 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 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.) 905-436-3346 www.real- star.ca BROCK RD/FINCH, Picker- ing. Clean, quiet home. Fur- nished rooms $425- $475/month. On bus route, close to amenities. MUST LOVE ANIMALS! Park- ing/cable/internet, ﬁ rst/last, references. Available imme- diately. No smoking. (905)426-8525. SELL/RENT YOUR TIME- SHARE FOR CASH!!! Our Guaranteed Services will Sell/ Rent Your Unused Timeshare for CASH! Over $78 Million Dollars offered in 2009! www.sellatime- share.com (800)640-6886 WINTER SPECIALS At Flori- da's Best Beach-New Smyr- na Beach. Stay a week or longer. 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For more information call (905)579-4473 ext. 2262 VENDORS WANTED THE DURHAM YMCA IS HOSTING A FALL FUN FAIR Saturday, November 13th 12 - 4 p.m. Cost per table $50 (4x8) Contact: Sherry Watkins sherry.watkins@ymcagta.org or call (905)438-0822 ext. 490 TRUCKLOADS OF NEW SCRATCH & DENT APPLI- ANCES stainless steel, white and black French door fridge's available, variety of dented ranges, laundry, dish- washers and fridges - differ- ent colors. SMALL DENTS EQUAL HUGE SAVINGS! Front load washers from $499. New coin laundry available, Call us today, Ste- phenson's Appliances, Sales, Service, Parts. 154 Bruce St. Oshawa. (905)576- 7448 100% A KOZY HEAT FIRE- WOOD, excellent, very best quality hardwood, guaran- teed extra long time fully seasoned, (ready to burn), cut and split. Honest meas- urement. Free delivery. Wood supplier of ﬁ rst choice by many customers since 1975. (905)753-2246. A-1 FIREWOOD, dry hard- wood, guaranteed. (905)436- 6600 (905)260-1774. FIREWOOD FOR SALE. 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Garbage Removal/Hauling HandymanH Painting & Decorating Painting & Decorating Moving & Storage Service Directory durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • October 13, 201022 AP SHERIFF'S SALE of Land(s) UNDER AND BY VIRTUE OF WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE issued out of the Superior Court of Justice at Orangeville dated the 1st of May 2009, Court File Number 252/09 to me directed, against the real and personal property of Anthony W. Tapper also known as Anthony Wayne Tapper also known as Anthony Papper, Defendant, at the suit of Citi Cards Canada Inc., Plaintiff, the Enforcement Ofﬁ ce of the Superior Court of Justice located at 150 Bond Street East, Oshawa, Ontario L1G 0A2 has seized and taken in execution all the right, title, interest and equity of redemption of Anthony Wayne Tapper Defendant in, and to: Parcel 84-1, Section 40M-1378, Lot 84, Plan 40M-1378 PIN #26452-0277(LT), Regional Municipality of Durham, municipally known as 194 Angus Drive, Ajax, Ontario L1S 5E2. All of which said right, title, interest and equity of redemption of Anthony Wayne Tapper, Defendant, in the said lands and tenements described above, shall be offered for sale by Public Auction subject to the conditions set out below at the Superior Court of Justice, 150 Bond Street East, Oshawa, Ontario L1G 0A2 on Wednesday, October 27, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. CONDITIONS: The purchaser to assume responsibility for all mortgages, charges, liens, outstanding taxes, and other encumbrances. No representation is made regarding the title of the land or any other matter relating to the interest to be sold. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchaser(s). TERMS: • Deposit 10% of bid price or $1,000.00, which ever is greater • Payable at time of sale by successful bidder • To be applied to purchase price • Non-refundable • Ten business days from date of sale to pay balance in full at Court Enforcement Ofﬁ ce, 150 Bond Street East, Oshawa, Ontario L1G 0A2. • All payments in cash or by certiﬁ ed cheque made payable to the Minister of Finance. • Deed Poll provided by Sheriff only upon satisfactory payment in full of purchase price. • Other conditions as announced. THIS SALE IS SUBJECT TO CANCELLATION BY THE SHERIFF WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE UP TO THE TIME OF SALE. Note: No employee of the Ministry of the Attorney General may purchase any goods or chattels, lands or tenements exposed for sale by a Sheriff under legal process, either directly or indirectly. September 8, 2010 Andrew McNabb and Alain Billington Court Enforcement Ofﬁ ce 150 Bond Street East, Oshawa, Ontario L1G 0A2 Antique & Collectors Weekend Saturday, Oct. 16 & Sunday, Oct. 17 Preview 9:30 a.m. Auction 11:00 a.m. & Monday Evening, Oct. 18 Preview 4:00 p.m. Auction 6:00 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 16 - A Large Collection of Vintage Cameras, Followed by a Collection of Antique & Vintage Cookbooks & Antique Reference Books, Costume & TTC Jewellery, Large Collection of Prints, Paintings & Watercolours, Glass, China, Silver Plate & Collectors Items. Sunday, Oct. 17 – Doulton & Beswick Figurines, Sterling Silver & Silver Plate, Numerous Dinner Services, Estate Jewellery, Linens & Collectors Items. Large Selection of Furniture to include, Oak Stacking Bookcase, Spindle Back Bench, Corner Cabinet, Victorian Chairs, Numerous Side Tables & Chairs, Chests of Drawers, Marble Pedestals, Mahogany Dining Table, Side Cabinet & Set of Chinoiserie Painted Chairs, Upholstered Furniture, Beds, Pine Blanket Box, Oak Sideboard, Art Deco Storage Cabinet, Professional Wine Cooler. Monday, Oct. 18 - Featuring an Extremely Large Collection of Stamps, Coins & Mint Sets. HALF PRICE Indoor Yard Sale: Saturday & Sunday ONLY @ 9:30 a.m For details and photo gallery go to www.waddingtons.ca/brighton Phone 1-613-475-6223 AUCTION SALE SAT., OCTOBER 16, 2010 10:30 AM 2192 Bloor St. E, Bowmanville (Between Holt & Maplegrove) Property of JIM NIMIGON plus others McLaughlin Buggy with Plate, Old Horse Buggy; 3 Furral Ferg. Plow, Yellow Devil Auger, 6' Rhino Blade; 1949 McCormick Derring W-4, Fence Post, Cedar Rails, 7 Sheets of Black Steel Roof 11'x3'; Antique Grain Scale 1905, Washtub Stand, Marconi Radio; Small Wardrobe, Dressing Table, Antique Dressers; Round Maple Table and 4 Chairs, Sailboat Clock; 2 Wing Chairs, Maple Desk and Bookcase, Pine Entertain- ment Unit, Paintings, Prints, New and Old Picture Frames. Plus many more Household and Farm Items. TERMS OF SALE Will Be Cash or Personal Cheque With I.D. Only: Auctioneers & owner not responsible for loss or injuries. COCHRANE AUCTIONS 905-723-6463 BBRUCE KELLETT AUCTIONS Malcolm Sale Barn •13200 Old Scugog Rd. 1/2 Mile South of Blackstock, Ont. Tuesday,Oct.19,2010 @ 5:30 pm 15' Fibreglass boat & 50HP Evinrude motor and trailer • Stihl weed trimmer and blade • Futon • Sports bobble head dolls • Old knives • Yellow Cornflower bowl • Nippon • Royal Doulton Clock • Toy trains • Makita mitre saw • Router with table AUCTIONEER: Bruce Kellett(705)328-2185 or (905)986-4447 See items on:www.theauctionfever.com HAYDON AUCTION BARN Midway between Bowmanville & Blackstock, just east of Durham #57 Saturday Oct. 16th, 10:30 am - Viewing from 9 am New Commercial Grade 4000 Psi Pressure Wash Systems, Vintage Pine Furniture, Artwork, Vintage Nordmende Radio, Display Shelves, Glassware, China, Tools, Jewellery, Match- box, Corgi & Tonka Toys, Hess Trucks, Antiques, Collectibles and More. Sunday Oct. 17th, 12 Noon - Viewing from 10:30 am 250 Lots of Collectible Coins and Currency. Canada, U.S. and World. Many High Grades and Key Dates. Lots of items for both the novice and advanced collector. See website for full details www.haydonauctionbarn.com 2498 Concession Rd. 8, Haydon Rod Smith - Auctioneer (905) 263-4402 SAT. OCTOBER 16 - 10AM LARGE ANTIQUE AUC- TION at MCLEAN AUCTION CENTER - 2194 Little Britain Rd., LINDSAY contents of large Oshawa estate plus others, antique & Victorian furniture, beautiful an- tique bow front china cabinet, claw feet, fantastic oak side by side cabinet w/bow front, square oak dining ta- ble, 6 oak press back chairs, outstanding antique 9pc walnut dinner, curio/china cabinets, antique dressers & chests, washstand, settee, fancy tables, excellent glass & china, crystal, cranberry, Moorcroft, Limoges dinner- ware, Beswick, Royal Doulton & Lladro ﬁ gurines, excel- lent Ltd Ed prints, Bateman valued over $1700, Thomp- son, etc, paintings, coin & stamp collection(see list on web page), hundreds of hard to ﬁ nd/collectable items, don't miss this interesting sale, Info 705-324-2783 MCLEAN AUCTIONS or view ﬂ yer/list/updates/terms at www.mcleanauctions.com WEDNESDAY, OCT 20 • 4:30 pm ★ A U C T I O N S A L E ★ of Furniture, Antiques & Collectibles for an Oshawa estate Selling at NEIL BACON AUCTIONS Ltd, 1 km. West of Utica To Include: Sony 50" tv, black recliner chester- ﬁ eld, curved china cabinet, 5pc bedroom suite, queen bed, Yamaha electric piano, Martin guitar, Fender guitar, Nikon camera, stereo, harmonica collection, Yorkville speakers, Marshall amp, MP6 mixer, trumpet, china, jewellery, radios, crocks, decoys, sterling, canes, Indian art, dish sets, 2002 enclosed 10' trailer (ex), plus many other items. Sale Managed and Sold by: NEIL BACON AUCTIONS LTD. 905-985-1068 PRODUCERS CALF SALE 100% Vac. & Pre-conditioned Calves Friday October 29th, 2010 @ 7pm Exceptional Quality. Consignments Welcome. *Book Now & we will video your cattle for the internet. For more information please call: Lindsay Livestock Exchange @ 705-328-3500 www.lindsaylivestockexchange.com CORNEIL'S AUCTION BARN Friday Oct 15th at 4:30 p.m. located 3 miles East of Little Britain on Kawartha Lakes Rd. 4. The contents of a Lindsay home plus others, 6pc modern din- ing room set, 2 chesterﬁ elds, 5pc modern bedroom set, apt size piano, maple hutch, kitchen cupboard, 2 door wardrobe, pine bed, treadle sewing machine, maple table and chairs, French horn, cast banks, qty of jewellery, roll top desk, milk bottles, air hockey table, qty of collector plates, coffee and end tables, qty of ofﬁ ce equipment, qty of new cupboard doors, 18" x 48" commercial bbq, pony wagon on rubber, horse drawn cutter, Honda 5HP rear tine tiller, Admiral side by side fridge and stove, Whirlpool dishwasher, 87 Ford F250 truck, Qty of china, glass household and collectable items. Don & Greg Corneil Auctioneers 1241 Salem Rd., Little Britain (705) 786-2183 for more info or pictures go to www.theauctionadvertiser.com/DCorneil Open for viewing Thursday from 8:30am to 5pm and 7pm to 9pm and Friday morning at 9am Sat. October 23 - 10am CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES PUBLIC AUTO/EQUIPMENT AUCTION at MCLEAN AUCTION CENTER-LINDSAY selling for wholesalers, trustees, ﬁ nancial institutions, local consignments, etc, approximately 50 vehicles, cars, trucks, 4x4's, vans, lawn equipment, new cargo trailers, RV's, plus special consignment from the City of Kawartha Lakes surplus equipment and vehicles, former sander/plow trucks, pumper & tanker ﬁ re trucks, rescue vehicles, vans, 1 ton dump trucks, graders, backhoe, Ford tractor, city pickups, cars and vans, chipper, mowers, plus assets of shipping/moving business closed, 2008 Hino 165 truck w/20' van body, tail gate loader, only 23,000klm, air compressor, packing equipment, vehicles arriving daily, accepting consignments of construction equipment, tractors, machinery, RV's, Riding lawn mowers, ATV's, vehicles, call to consign, MCLEAN AUCTIONS 705- 324-2783 view list/photos/updates/terms at www.mcleanauctions.com Cars WantedC ! ! ! $200-$2000 Cash For Cars & Trucks or $300 Gov. 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Oct 12th - 20th Japanese Style 10am - 9pm $35 20 Hardwood Ave. S, (905) 686-9958 OSHAWA The Holistic $35 you want Ritson Rd. / Bloor 905-576-3456 Special $25 Relaxing Massage 6095 Kingston Rd. 401/Meadowvale SPRING SPA 10am-9pm 7days 416-287-0338 Now Hiring BANKS, James Cowan (Jim) - Passed away at Rouge Valley Health, Ajax on Sunday October 10th, 2010 in his 79th year. Dearly loved husband of the late Catherine Banks. Dearly loved father of Lynn (Alan), Chris, Dave (Carol), Angie, Gina (John). Loved by his 17 grandchildren and 16 great-grand- children. Family will receive friends at BARNES MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 5295 Thickson Rd. N., Whitby from 1:00 p.m. Friday until time of funeral service to follow in the chapel Friday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. Cremation to follow. In memory of Jim, memorial donations to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family. CLARKE, Charles Noel - It is with great sadness the Clarke family announces the passing of Noel Clarke who passed away peacefully in his sleep on October 11, 2010 in his 79th year. Much loved father to Doug (Cathy) and Neil (Debbie). Proud grandpa to Cory, Dana, Kyle, Samantha and great grandpa to Aaden. Loving brother to sister Gloria and her husband Lloyd. Noel was a retired member of the Toronto Fire Depart- ment. As per his wishes a private family ser- vice will be held. Donations may be made to the Lakeridge Health Durham Region Cancer Centre. A Book of Condolence may be signed at www.mceachniefuneral.ca WINTER, Paul Wilhelm - Passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 9, 2010 at the Ajax-Pickering Hospital with his family by his side. Beloved husband of Marianne, father of Hildegard and her husband Adam Prasuhn, Opa to Ingrid and Warren Piat, step-father of Nancy Macnab and Markus Fromm. He will be sadly missed by his many family and friends. A special thank you is extended to the medical and emergency staff of the Ajax-Pickering Hospital for their excep- tional care and thoughtfulness during this very difﬁ cult time. Paul will be laid to rest beside his beloved ﬁ rst wife Ilse, who prede- ceased him in 1987. A Memorial Service will be held at the Peace Lutheran Church (928 Liverpool Rd., Pickering) on Saturday, November 6, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Peace Lutheran Church Memorial Fund. Ar- rangements entrusted to the McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 905-428-8488. A Book of Condolence may be signed at www.mceachniefuneral.ca Death Notices Auctions DEATH NOTICE LISTINGS For Audio on current deaths, call 905-683-3005 From Clarington, Port Perry or Uxbridge, please call 1-905-683-3005. 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