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Home My WebLink AboutNA2011_02_0236 pages • Optional 3-week delivery $6/$1 newsstand @newsdurham Upload your snow photos to our Facebook page TELL US YOUR STORY Did you get more snow than this? Tell us about it KRISTEN CALIS kcalis@durhamregion.com PICKERING -- Council has shut down a Greenwood couple’s request for $30,000 that they feel the City owes them for a reduction in their property value. Russell Phillips appeared before the exec- utive committee earlier this month to say he believes the City should financially com- pensate him and his wife, Judy. Their circa- 1840s home was designated as a heritage building by Pickering in 1986 and he felt the City should have objected to the installa- tion of a cell tower nearby in 2001, which he said he only discovered when construction began. “The tower over our home is a real distrac- tion,” Mr. Phillips said. He argued he’s taken steps such as under- ground wiring to keep up its heritage appeal, and said it’s been featured in a television program in the past. He hasn’t pursued that avenue again since he feels the tower takes away from his home’s appeal. Mr. Phillips contacted the Municipal Prop- erty Assessment Corporation (MPAC) in 2004, and successfully acquired a six-per cent reduction in his home’s assessment due to the tower. “This in itself confirmed the negative effect that this structure had on our designated heritage house,” Mr. Phillips said. See CELL page 12 City hangs up on cell tower request COUPLE ASKS FOR COMPENSATION DUE TO PROPERTY DEVALUATION RYAN PFEIFFER / METROLAND PICKERING -- Judy and Russ Phillips are fighting the City for compensation regarding their property value, arguing that the cell tower in their backyard has greatly reduced its value. 1822 Whites Rd. 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Stop Interest Right Away Stop Wage Garnishment Stop Collection Calls Reduce Your Debts Re-Establish Your Credit No Need for BANKRUPTCY Make One Small Monthly Payment For all your DEBTS! 30 Hunt Street, Suit 203, Ajax (Harwood/Hwy 401) TM Famed author visits school for storytime with students PARVANEH PESSIAN ppessian@durhamregion.com WHITBY -- When Robert Munsch stumbles upon a good story idea, he writes it down. But it’s in the repeated re-tellings of it to thousands of eager ears that he insists the real magic happens. “Mostly I get ideas for the stories right while I’m telling stories,” says the world-renowned Canadian children’s author, who has penned more than 50 bestselling books over the past three decades. Many of those tales were born simply out of interactions with kids, he explained to students at Robert Munsch Public School in Whitby. He treated them to a wildly ener- getic storytime session -- complete with his trademark zany antics and exaggerated expressions. Mr. Munsch dropped by the school on Jan. 27 for Family Liter- acy Day, which was established by ABC Life Literacy Canada in 1999 to celebrate adults and children reading and learning together. “Love of literacy, love of play- ing with words and numbers is the greatest gift you can give your chil- dren,” says Mr. Munsch, honourary chairman of the national literacy initiative, which encourages par- ents to spend at least 15 minutes a day engaged in a learning activity with their young ones. “It makes your children inde- pendent and makes them able to shape their own world.” During his visit, several students jumped at the opportunity to join Mr. Munsch in a series of animated reenactments of some of his most famous books, including Moira’s Birthday, Thomas’ Snowsuit and Mortimer. One by one, the children climbed the stage to step into the classic characters already engraved in the minds of millions of readers. “I was a bit nervous but it felt pretty good to be up there,” said Grade 3 student Branden Muller, who played the role of the shallow Prince Ronald from The Paper Bag Princess. “I like his books because they’re funny and fun to read.” Enthusiastic laughter filled the school gymnasium as students from every grade immersed them- selves in the adventure of each story, shouting out responses and repeating after their captivating leader. “He’s phenomenal and all the kids were so happy to see him,” said Whitby resident Marina Headrick, who accompanied daughter Ella, seven, to the presentation to meet Mr. Munsch and have him auto- graph some of her books. “It’s amazing watching him when he’s telling a story and seeing the children join in because we all know the stories so well.” As a token of gratitude on behalf of the school, Grade 8 student Roshannie Jeyachandrakanthan presented Mr. Munsch with a col- lection of his books to donate to a charity of his choice. Mr. Munsch, who maintains it’s the young people he meets who inspire his work, announced he will be donating the books back to Robert Munsch Public School so students can continue enjoying the stories they’ve helped bring to life. “When I tell them to a big bunch of kids, I get these unison respons- es and that’s really where the sto- ries live -- they’re made for that,” he says. “It’s really easy to do cheerlead- ing with kids, teaching them their line and telling them when to come in. It’s easy to make a fake story that way. But if they join in on their own, then it’s a real story.” For more information: VISIT www.familyliteracyday.ca LITERACY RYAN PFEIFFER / METROLAND WHITBY -- Junior kindergarten student Shazaib Malik watched as children’s author and storyteller Robert Munsch performed during a Family Literacy Day event at Robert Munsch Public School Jan. 27. Family Literacy Day is an annual national awareness initiative promoting the importance of reading and engaging in other literacy-related activities as a family. Munsch gets interactive for literacy PICKERING -- An eight-year- old boy suffered head injuries when he tumbled two stories from a staircase in his Pickering home Friday. Durham police said the boy was peering over the handrail of a spiral staircase in his home, in the vicinity of Whites Road and Finch Avenue, when he lost his balance and fell from the sec- ond floor to the basement. The boy’s mother and two sib- lings were at home at the time of the 7 p.m. incident, police said. Paramedics rushed the boy to a Toronto trauma hospital where he is being treated for serious but not life-threatening head injuries. Police investigated and no charges will be laid. Ajax Lions Club donates $5,000 to MRI campaign AJAX -- A new donation has made a roar at the Ajax-Pickering hospital. The Ajax Lions Club made a donation of $5,000 Jan. 26 toward the Rouge Valley Health System Foundation's Image is Everything campaign. The campaign's goal is to raise enough money to bring the first MRI to the Ajax-Pickering hospi- tal. "The Ajax Lions Club has been an integral part of the Durham community, and I am very proud that the Ajax Lions Club is sup- porting this great MRI cam- paign," said Bill Pinder, director of the Ajax Lions Club in a press release. "My hope is that this club will be one of many that will sup- port this important project at Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital." The campaign goal is to raise $5 million by March. VISIT www.rougevalley.ca/ rvhsf/imageiseverything.html MPP acclaimed as candidate by riding association for fall election REKA SZEKELY rszekely@durhamregion.com AJAX-PICKERING - Joe Dick- son is looking for another term at Queen’s Park after winning his party’s nomination for the Ajax- Pickering riding. The former Ajax councillor and local businessman was official- ly nominated on Jan. 25 as the Ontario Liberal Party candidate. No one ran against the incum- bent member of provincial par- liament. Mr. Dickson says he original- ly sought the position of MPP because he wants to help people and he wants to continue doing so after this fall’s provincial elec- tion. “I guess being born the oldest of 10 children, we learned in a hurry through my devout parents you’re only successful if every- one helps everyone else, that’s how we were raised as children and that has stayed with me,” he said. Mr. Dickson first became an MPP after winning a seat in the 2007 general election. His previous political expe- rience includes two terms on school board, one term as a Regional councillor and seven terms as a local councillor in Ajax. Mr. Dickson said any election is tough, but explained that the Ajax-Pickering community has been well-served by the Liberals, citing the expansion of the Ajax- Pickering hospital as just one example. “There has been more money to municipalities than ever in the history of Ontario in the last term and it just keeps on going and going,” he said. He’ll be taking on the Progres- sive Conservatives’ Todd McCa- rthy, a partner at Flaherty Dow Elliott and McCarthy and former campaign chairman for Finance Minister Jim Flaherty. Mr. McCa- rthy won his party nomination in June. The election will take place Thursday, October 6. Provin- cial election now fall on the first Thursday of October every four years. durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • February 2, 20113 AP AJAX OPTICAL AJAX OPTICAL PICKERING OPTICAL 905-683-7235 905-683-2888 905-839-9244 Heritage Market Square 145 Kingston Rd. E. Unit 7 56 Harwood Ave. S. Ajax Plaza 1360 Kingston Rd. Pickering (Hub Plaza) 3 LOCATIONS FOR QUALITY & CHOICE Glasses for ...the whole family! 22 FOR FOR 11 Bill direct to most insurances and social services. POLITICS Joe Dickson runs again for Ajax-Pickering Liberals METROLAND FILE PHOTO AJAX -- Joe Dickson, MPP for Ajax-Pickering, will be running for the Liberals again in the fall provincial election. He is shown here at a sod-turning last fall. There has been more money to municipalities than ever in the history of Ontario in the last term and it just keeps on going and going. Joe Dickson HEALTH Roar of donation to Ajax-Pickering hospital INJURY Boy, 8, hurt in tumble at home in Pickering Tim Hudak talks business with local groups in Clarington CRYSTAL CRIMI ccrimi@durhamregion.com CLARINGTON -- Cut- ting bureaucratic fat and putting money back into the pockets of families is on Tim Hudak’s agenda, heard Clarington busi- nesses. Mr. Hudak, Ontario’s Progressive Conserva- tive leader, made his way to Bowmanville Monday morning to meet with members of the Claring- ton Board of Trade and discuss the Hwy. 407 expansion, dissembling the Local Health Integra- tion Networks and mak- ing life more affordable for families. “I want to make sure my daughter has every oppor- tunity I had and more,” Mr. Hudak said as he stood before local business representatives inside the Holburn Biomedical Corporation on Bennett Road. People are playing hard and fair and paying more for less, which is pushing them further behind, Mr. Hudak continued. “And quite frankly, they’ve fallen off the radar screen with our current government,” he said. Although Dalton McGuinty has a good heart, he’s been in office for eight years and lost track of the issues, he said. Mr. McGuinty’s govern- ment spends $2.2 million more every hour than it receives in revenue, rack- ing up high debt that’s passed on to our children, he said. Mr. Hudak wants to focus “like a laser” on creating private sector jobs and cutting some of the waste in government. “Friends, I mentioned before, government’s becoming too big, too expensive,” he said. But where does that paring down start when it comes to health-care costs, asked Brian Callery of The Callery Group in Port Perry and Whitby. “How do we muddle through this?” Mr. Callery asked. Mr. Hudak pointed to the Local Health Integra- tion Networks, “a layer of fat” that has taken $250 million out of front-line services, and something he would eliminate. “They’re very good at holding hands and singing Kumbaya ... but lousy at delivery,” Mr. Hudak said. He wants a patient- focused system which rewards hospitals with funding for providing the most care. Mr. Hudak also wants to make things easier for small businesses to move forward and create jobs, by cutting red tape and getting rid of some of the repetitive paperwork that holds things up, he said. For families, he wants to help people get their bud- gets in line and give them a chance to catch their breath. “A chance to catch up on your priorities, not just the government’s priorities,” Mr. Hudak said. To do that, they’ll review HST and its removal from essential expenses, such as gas, heat and hydro. They’ll also look at renew- able energy such as nucle- ar and hydro that’s more affordable. “We need to make life more affordable for Dur- ham families,” he said. Jeff Goldman of the Durham Region Home Builders Association asked about the greenbelt review. When the greenbelt was implemented, it put land into protection without giving people notification as to why properties were designated. “Should you be elect- ed, the greenbelt review would be in your term of office,” Mr. Goldman said. The greenbelt was based on political science, Mr. Hudak said. If you’re strip- ping away rights from someone, they should get their day in court, along with some sort of com- pensation for losing that right, Mr. Hudak said. Along with talking about what he’d like to do if elect- ed, Mr. Hudak encouraged members to keep up their fight to extend Hwy. 407 because he’s convinced the government will cave. “That highway should go all the way to (Hwy.) 35/115,” Mr. Hudak said. Page 6 - Today’s editorial durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • February 2, 20114 AP ALL I N C L U S I V E $175 Simply ALL I N C $ VE yyyplylyplyplymplymplmplmplSimpSimmplymplyplylymplypllyymplmpl Saturday, February 12 th, 2011 Ajax Convention Centre 550 Beck Crescent, Ajax, ON L1Z 1C9 Acrobatic dancers • Show featuring aerial acts • Cocktail reception Four course themed dinner • Live & Silent Auction featuring experiential packages • Dancing For more information visit durhamcommunityfoundation.ca To make a donation, provide an auction item or purchase tickets, contact Janet at 905-430-6507 POLITICS Provincial Tory leader visits Durham on Monday We need to make life more affordable for Durham families. Tim Hudak. SABRINA BYRNES / METROLAND CLARINGTON -- Tim Hudak, provincial leader of the official opposition, is meeting with boards of trades and chambers of commerce across the province. He stopped in Bowmanville on Jan. 31. durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • February 2, 20115 AP9th Annual 2011 Friday, February 18 th 4 PM-9 PM Durham College/UOIT Campus Wellness & Recreation Centre • • (retail value up to $15) • $1000 LAWN MOWER TO BE WON! •featuring • • • Sponsored by Oshawa Golf & Curling Club Sponsored by The Royal Asburn Golf Club Sponsored by Bobcat of Durham Saturday, February 19 th 10 AM-5 PM Admission $5 • Children FREE For more information contact Cam Hreljac chreljac@durhamregion.com or Tim Prout tprout@durhamregion.com • 905-579-4400 • Fax 905-579-2742 Golf Show Sponsors... BYLAWS A ticket and a lecture in Pickering To the editor: Re: ‘Pickering man baffled by ticket’, letter to the editor, durhamregion.com, Jan. 10, 2011. I too received a ticket on Jan. 12, the morn- ing after a big snowstorm. I too noticed that the salt/sand and snow removal trucks had already been around as the street was freshly plowed. I moved my car out for 20 minutes in order to shovel a large amount of snow in my driveway. My ticket also is for $25. I did, however, speak to the bylaw officer at the City of Pickering, who was very unsympa- thetic and was in fact, a bit of a smart aleck, telling me that he has lived in Pickering for 35 years and has never moved his car out of his driveway to shovel snow; he shovels around the car. Give me a break, everybody knows that in order to do the driveway properly so that snow does not ice up when it becomes colder, one must move the cars out of the driveway. This rude gentleman made me feel like a criminal and I am certainly not; I am a law- abiding citizen of this city. I have decided to go to court and fight the ticket as the bylaw officer told me he could not with- draw it, only reduce the charge. It’s not the amount of the ticket, it’s the principle of it. I have lived and paid taxes in Pickering for 26 years and I too find this unreasonable. Surely this is the result of an overzealous parking officer. Please go catch the real criminals and don’t waste your time on citizens who just want to shovel their driveways. Pamela Clarke Pickering POLITICS Stop the bickering, focus on governing To the editor: It is a real shame, in my opinion, that City of Pickering Council can’t get its act togeth- er, whether it’s a matter of who is appoint- ed deputy mayor, air ambulances taking the injured to the closest hospitals or the pressing issue of the airport lands in north Pickering. This council was elected so it would act in the best interests of the people the coun- cillors serve. Instead, I find a group that is missing the boat on the promises they made during their respective campaigns. It only leaves me wondering, have the citizens of Pickering had the wool pulled over their eyes? My only hope is that all this bickering and in-fighting will soon end so that council can really get down to busi- ness. I still think that council can turn this around and make the citizens of Pickering proud. Pasquale Malandrino Pickering KINDERGARTEN The numbers do add up To the editor: Re: ‘Kindergarten numbers don’t add up’, letter to the editor, durhamregion.com, Jan. 10, 2011. As a Durham District School Board trust- ee for the City of Oshawa, I think it nec- essary to respond to the above letter. The DDSB offers nine Early Learning Classes out of 32 Oshawa schools (note - Oshawa received nine out of 16 classes across Dur- ham); the separate board offers one minis- try-funded class out of nine schools. Clearly the numbers stated in the letter do not add up. In 2012, there will be a greater number of classes in Oshawa. In addition the DDSB has Literacy Centres, Parent and Family Hubs, Early Learning Summer Pro- grams, Welcome to Kindergarten, A New Faces program, and Before and After day school programs; all there to reach out to our communities. The numbers do add up. They add up to a very successful and com- munity-based program. Michael Barrett, Oshawa Trustee Vice-Chairman, Durham District School Board & 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 • February 2, 20116 AP e-mail letters to newsroom@durhamregion.com / max. 200 words / letter writers are obliged to back up their statements with verifiable facts / please include your full first and last name, city of residence & daytime phone number / letters that do not appear in print may be published @ durhamregion.com Provincial PCs have an opportunity in Durham Ontario Progressive Conservative leader Tim Hudak says he’s putting families first, stripping the waste in health care and focusing on private sector empowerment as he prepares for a provincial election later this year. Mr. Hudak, speaking to business leaders in Clarington on Monday, offered a decid- edly different perspective -- though his pre-election barnstorm tour of the prov- ince has been deliberately light on policy detail -- on the sort of governance offered by Dalton McGuinty’s Liberals over its last two terms of office. Missing, mercifully, is the aggressive tone and tendency towards wedge politics that was practised by former Ontario Con- servative leader Mike Harris who demon- ized everyone from teachers to frontline health-care workers during the difficult days of the so-called Common Sense Rev- olution. It’s true that these are early days in the provincial campaign and it’s true that Mr. Hudak and the Ontario PCs have plenty of targets to focus on after eight years of Liberal rule under Premier McGuinty: the health tax; the e-health and Ontario Lot- tery and Gaming Corporation insider-win scandals; escalating electricity costs; the harmonized sales tax. Here at home in Durham Region, Mr. Hudak also has an opportunity to capital- ize on the vulnerability of the McGuinty government over its move to renege on the Hwy. 407 extension, and noted during his visit the pressure should continue to be applied to the Province on that file. Given those issues, many of which con- tinue to grind against the successes of a government some believe is long past its expiry date, Mr. Hudak would do well to start providing greater breadth and depth of detail in his vision and lay out clearly where a Progressive Conservative govern- ment would lead the province. How would he “make life affordable for Durham families,” as he noted Monday? How will he create private sector jobs? How will he cut the waste in government? It’s true that Ontarians appear ready for a change in government after eight years of Liberal power. Mr. Hudak’s early policy glimpses -- to eliminate Local Health Integration Net- works, a review of the greenbelt legislation that has an impact in Durham, potentially removing the HST from essential expens- es such as gas, heat and hydro -- deserve both greater exposure to the public and greater scrutiny. Then, Durham residents will be able to make an informed decision about who will form the next provincial government. 7 P durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • February 2, 2011If you could choose another line of work, what would it be? JILL SOGAWA -- ‘Teaching, because you are dealing with knowledge and helping people.’ JOHN REID -- ‘Video game design.’ ANGELA KIRBY -- ‘Retirement.’ SOAJAN JEGATHEES -- ‘Accounting, because I like numbers.’ WE ASKED... ...AT THE PICKERING PUBLIC LIBRARY On a highway to Oshawa It can be hard to remain positive in a world full of negativity. The latest example I saw was a propos- al to bring the Heroes Highway Ride to downtown Oshawa. `The event is the brainchild of Lou DeVuono, who has organized a motorcy- cle ride since 2008 to pay tribute and raise money for soldiers injured while on duty. Following a motorcycle ride, the partici- pants hold a rally and are encouraged to take food for food banks. Mr. DeVuono held the event in Bowmanville last year which attracted 1,000 people. He is hoping to hold in it downtown Oshawa this year and attract 10,000 people. If even half the expected number turn out, it would be a great event. But the naysayers started on Facebook almost right away. Some of the comments I read questioned if the City had checked with downtown residents to see if they were OK with the rally. For one day, I’m sure any resident living in the downtown wouldn’t mind streets being closed to pay tribute to Canadian troops. Reporters by nature are a skeptical lot and we aren’t immune to our share of receiving negative comments. When it was suggested Oshawa could go after the Hamilton Tiger Cats when talk was hot and heavy about the team moving ... can you say Oshawa Tiger Cats? ... the paper came out against the idea almost immediately. Some people perceived it as being nega- tive but in that case, it was being realistic. Oshawa had no money or infrastructure ability to host a CFL team. There are good ideas and not-so-good ideas. It’s OK to play devil’s advocate some- times to make sure all the T’s are crossed but when a good idea is presented, such as the rally, which can bring people to the downtown, it should be supported. Not immediately shot down. -- Managing editor Mike Johnston writes a column every second week about life in the newsroom RYAN PFEIFFER/ BEHIND THE LENS Sarah Broderick, pictured, directed students during the Father Leo J. Austin Catholic Secondary School Honour Roll Recognition Ceremony at the school last fall. From a photog- rapher’s perspective, cer- emonies involving hun- dreds of participants can be pretty repetitive. During this honour roll ceremony I thought I would try some- thing a little different when I saw Sarah standing beside this huge list of names. I thought it made for a nice graphic image. Passing time in a bar was quite the experience The last time I was in a bar past midnight, the place had only one TV and it was show- ing the Kennedy assassination ... live. Needless to say it was a bit of an experi- ence this past week when I had to kill some time in a local establishment while waiting to pick up my son from a party. The most immediate thing you notice in a bar, as the clock moves inexorably towards clos- ing time, is that the level of desperation gets ratcheted up exponentially with every passing minute. Wild-eyed men jostle and preen at the bar like testy wildebeests vying for the lone female at the watering hole. There’s a lot of snorting, tossing of heads and braying laughter. I sat in a booth near the back of the joint and, with a laptop open on my table and grey hair at my temples, was rendered nearly invisible to the rest of the sexual window-shoppers. This afforded an inter- esting vantage point to do what I like to do best ... watch and listen. And truly, minus the plate of nachos and the glass of beer, I could’ve been Jane Goodall or Dian Fos- sey, silently noting the antics of the pri- mates around me. Minutes later, a group of four, two men and two women, loudly and buoyantly clambered into the booth directly in front of me. One of the females, while hanging her coat up on the pegs at the side of our shared booth-divider, glanced my way. An obligatory scan of my booth’s contents, just in case it looked better than the haul already in her net. Just as apparently, I did not come close to passing muster. Our eyes met and, in the millisecond it took for her to look away, I was provided with terabytes of data on exactly where I stood in her world. It was like getting a very emphatic, visual ‘Ewwwww’. And, though I still have enough male vanity for such a rebuke to sting, I had to admire the efficiency of the blow-off. She’d obviously perfected it over years of booth-scanning. The most fun of the evening however, was listening to the four of them interact. Or rather, not interact. They must’ve been relatively new acquaintances, perhaps even first dates, as they did not so much talk to one another as talk over one anoth- er. I felt like a UN interpreter trying to make heads or tails of multiple conversations as the four of them simultaneously hauled out their oral resumes. I can’t remember much of the actual content, but essentially they were all saying the same thing; “Look at me! Look at me! Look at me!” Another tip-off to the novelty of their relationships was the rock-concert volume of the dialogue. Every comment, regard- less of how inane, was greeted with peals of lunatic laughter. “This seat is hard.” HA-HA-HA-HA!!! “Hey, where’s my beer?” HA-HA-HA!!! “I like gum.” HA-HA-HA!!! God save us. Eventually (and by eventually I mean, inside of five minutes) the four of them decided there wasn’t nearly enough action in the joint for their liking. Plus the weird old guy in the booth behind them had taken on a decidedly stalkerish mien. They decided to move on to greener, louder, more sparkly pastures. I smugly chuckled to myself until I caught sight of the odd character with the laptop in the booth across from me. Another late night loser. Good luck, pal. And nice tuque. When I realized I was looking into a mirror, I decided to finish the night in my van. Durham resident Neil Crone, actor-comic-writer, saves some of his best lines for his columns. NEIL CRONE MIKE JOHNSTON durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • February 2, 20118 P durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • February 2, 20119 P Direct Access 905.420.4660 General Enquiries 905.420.2222 Service Disruption 1.866.278.9993 Pickering’s Bicentennial Our Early Beginnings: Gandatsetiagon Public School, more than just a mouthful! According to local historian John Sabean, it is the place where Pickering had its beginning. The Seneca village of Gandatsetiagon is where the ƒ rst European resident in the Greater Toronto Area found a temporary home. Read more on this and other Pickering lore online. Share Your Photos! Post your Bicentennial photos on Facebook, send your images to kferguson@cityofpickering.com Join the Celebration visit cityofpickering.com A Celebration 200 Years in the Making! Be Winter Wise It’s inevitable – it’s winter…and the snow is falling… For information about our Winter Control Operations please visit our website at cityofpickering.com You will fi nd information about: • road and sidewalk snow clearing & removal • parking control • winter control route maps • frequently asked questions; and more Senior of the Year Nominations The City of Pickering is excited to be able to honour one local senior for their outstanding accomplishments. To be eligible for the award, the individual must be over 65 years and has enriched the social, cultural or civic life of the community. Please let us know about the nominee in one page. Submit a nomination today! Nominations are due by Feb 10, 2011 Mail or drop off nominations to: Supervisor, Culture & Recreation One The Esplanade Pickering, ON L1V 6K7 For more information, visit cityofpickering.com or call 905.683.2769 ext 3223. 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The Process This notice indicates the commencement of the Municipal Class EA Study which will defi ne the problem, identify and evaluate alternative solutions, and determine a preferred site location and site layout in consultation with regulatory agencies and the public. The Study is being carried out in accordance with the planning and design process for Schedule ‘C’ projects as outlined in the Municipal Class EA document (October 2000, as amended in 2007), which is approved under the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act. A key component of the Study will be consultation with interested stakeholders (public and agencies). Two Public Information Centres (PICs) will be held to present the project, review the study scope and discuss issues related to the project including alternative solutions, evaluation criteria, and environmental impacts and mitigation measures. Details regarding the forthcoming PICs will be advertised as the Study progresses. Upon completion of the study, an Environmental Study Report will be prepared and made available for public review and comment. For further information, to provide comment, or to be added to the project mailing list, please contact either one of the following project representatives: Everett Buntsma, N.P.D., C.M.M. Director Operations & Engineering Services Dept. City of Pickering One The Esplanade Pickering, ON L1V 6K7 Phone: 905.420.4620 ext 2166 ebuntsma@cityofpickering.com Paula Neto, MCIP, RPP Consultant Project Manager AECOM 300 Water Street Whitby, ON L1N 9J2 T 905.668.9363 ext 2346 F 905.668.0221 paula.neto@aecom.com City of Pickering – New Operations Centre Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Ice Bookings call 905.683.6582 Mon – Fri from 8 am - 9 pm Make a Date to Skate! Great Ice times currently available at Pickering Recreation Complex & Don Beer Arena Upcoming Public Meetings All meetings are open to the public. For details call 905.420.2222 or visit the City website. For Service Disruption Notification Call 1.866.278.9993 Date Meeting / Location Time February 7 Planning & Development Commitee 7:30 pm City Hall - Council Chambers February 9 Committee of Adjustment 7:00 pm City Hall - Main Committee Room February 10 Advisory Committee on Diversity 7:00 pm City Hall - Meeting Room #4 February 14 Executive Committee 7:30 pm City Hall - Council Chambers Family Day Holiday Hours of Operation Civic Complex (City Hall) 905.420.2222 February 21 Closed February 21 Health Club 6:00 am - 5:00 pm February 21 Family Day Event 10:00 am- 4:00 pm Family Passport $10.00 includes swim, skate, tennis, squash, racquetball & fitness classes. Call or see the website for specific event times. Recreation Complex, 905.683.6582 Pool & Arena February 21 Closed Pickering Public Libraries 905.831.6265 February 21 Closed Dunbarton Pool 905.831.1260 February 21 Closed Pickering Museum Village 905.683.8401 The City of Pickering will be presenting Civic Awards to members of the community who have made a significant contribution to the City of Pickering during 2010. We invite and encourage you to submit nominations for individuals, groups, and businesses who you feel are deserving of recognition. Nomination forms are available online, or in City facilities and must be received by Thursday, February 10, 2011 at 4:00 pm. For more information please contact the Customer Care Centre. T. 905.683.7575 TTY 905.420.1739 email customercare@cityofpickering.com 2010Cwardsivic Call for Nominations Pickering Animal Services is currently seeking animal related businesses, interested in participating in the 2011 Petapolooza event taking place Saturday, February 26, 2011 from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm at the Pickering Recreation Complex. Participating exhibitors may display, educate and/or sell products at the show. Cookies will be judged on two categories; biggest one piece cookie and the most creative cookie. The competition is open to all bakers. Pre-registration is required. Judging will take place by Author Rose Reisman, one of our country’s leading authorities on the art of eating and living well. Prizes will be awarded to the winner of each category. For details or applications call 905.420.4660 ext 2065 or visit cityofpickering.com/animals and select the “What’s New” link. This Notice issued February 2, 2011. Notice of Study Commencement durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • February 2, 2011AP Goal to develop software to accurately re-create crime scenes MELISSA MANCINI mmancini@durhamregion.com OSHAWA -- A local professor will be using physics principles to create soft- ware that will help investigators solve crimes. Currently, the software used for blood stain pattern analysis of crime scenes is not exact, said University of Ontario Institute of Technology professor Franco Gaspari. “Some physics is not considered in the software,” he said. “There is quite a lot that could be done to improve the theo- ry and the practical aspect (of physics in relation to bloodstain pattern analysis).” Dr. Gaspari and his team will receive $148,700 over the next three years to develop software to help those investi- gating crimes better understand impact- induced blood pattern analysis. Much crime-related research is domi- nated by other science disciplines, such as chemistry and biology, said Dr. Gas- pari. This software will require knowledge from multiple areas to be successful, including expertise in the areas of math- ematics, statistics and computer pro- gramming, he said. Three of Dr. Gaspari’s colleagues will be helping with the research because of the multi-disciplinary focus. Associate professor of math- ematics Dr. Dhavide Aruliah, associate professor of foren- sic science Dr. Shari Forbes, and assistant professor of computing science Dr. Fais- al Qureshi will work with Dr. Gaspari. A master of science student in mod- elling and computational science and a computing science PhD student will round out the team. Because of her work with the Ontario Police College, Dr. Forbes introduced Dr. Gaspari to the project. The college was looking for someone with expertise in forensic physics because its resident was retiring. She brought the possibility to Dr. Gaspari and despite the fact that forensic physics wasn’t initially a major area of research for him, he has delved into the proj- ect. The funding is from Public Works and Government Services Canada through the Canadian Police Research Centre, which is managed by Defence Research and Develop- ment Canada – Centre for Security Science. “Enhancing the operational effectiveness of law enforce- ment is a priority for CPRC,” said Steve Palmer, execu- tive director, Canadian Police Research Council, in a news release. “This project will fos- ter the development of an important tool that will provide investigators with improved accuracy in crime scene measurements by constructing a more precise re-creation of the crime scene.” The group involved with the project started with preliminary meetings in December. The next step will be to buy specialized equipment for the research. If everything goes as planned, it won’t be long before the team is able to re- create the possible scenario of a murder based on blood stain patterns, Dr. Gas- pari said. “In a couple of years we would get to that point,” he said. EDUCATION Professor gets money for bloodstain pattern analysis JASON LIEBREGTS / METROLAND OSHAWA -- Over the next three years, Dr. Franco Gaspari, assistant professor in physics at UOIT, will receive funding for his blood pattern analysis research. Enhancing the operational effectiveness of law enforcement is a priority for CPRC. This project will foster the development of an important tool that will provide investigators with improved accuracy in crime scene measurements by constructing a more precise re-creation of the crime scene. Steve Palmer, executive director, Canadian Police Research Council 10 durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • February 2, 201111 AP 401 KINGSTON RD. 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Staff Sergeant George Dmytruk said a 43-year-old woman had just driven onto her driveway around 9 a.m. and was getting out of her car when two men came up and grabbed her. “As she was exiting the vehicle, she was pushed back in the vehicle,” he said. Police say one man then drove away while the sec- ond man helped keep the woman confined in the car. “She was trying to get out of the vehicle and he was trying to keep her in there,” said Sgt. Dmytruk. The woman was able to use her cellphone to call a friend who then contacted police. “We were actually able to key in on her cellphone location and locate her quickly,” said Sgt. Dmytruk. The vehicle was found on a Pickering side street where the suspects had parked to talk to the woman about a family issue. “He wanted to talk to her and she was fearful for her life.” Police arrested the 46-year-old ex-husband and charged him with kidnapping, forcible confinement, criminal harassment and assault. His 31-year-old brother, who fled the scene, was later arrested at a Toronto hotel. He faces the same charges. Both were held for a bail hearing. At the time of the incident, there was a warrant for the ex-husband’s arrest for making threats and, in fact, the woman believed he was in Poland. Sgt. Dmytruk said police recovered a fraudulent Pol- ish passport from him and a roll of duct tape. Education ADVERTISING FEATURE Few resources are as inexpensive yet in- herently valuable as the daily newspaper. For as little as the loose change in their pockets, readers can get all their local news, as well as learn what is going on overseas and, for sports fans, what happened during last night's games. For educators, newspapers can be a valu- able teaching tool as well. Younger kids typically aren't avid readers, but newspapers are often reader-friendly, with concise ar- ticles that aren't as long-winded as chapters in a book. 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Although the City didn’t have to noti- fy residents either, Mr. Phillips said he would have appreciated a courtesy call at least. “They know the situation,” he said. “They know who the neighbours are.” The couple noted the City accepted a report by Microcell stating there were no adjoining neighbours or properties in the vicinity of the tower, and felt the review was improper. “All they had to do was answer the question,” Ms. Phillips said. Staff argued they followed the proper process that was in place at the time, and Mr. Carroll said staff and council would have only accepted the proposal if they felt there were no issues with the instal- lation. "If we had concluded that there was a serious concern, then we would have recommended to not support the instal- lation, but that doesn't mean it wouldn't have been installed anyway," Mr. Carroll said. File records show staff did attempt to have Microcell consider a location fur- ther from Greenwood, but Microcell required the current property for techni- cal functionality. Council declined Mr. Phillips’s request without discussion, and he now plans to explore his legal options. Mr. Carroll explained Durham resi- dents can expect more cell tower instal- lations in the future, especially with the expansion of Hwy. 407. Since technology is improving and changing, they’ll most likely be less intrusive. City staff are currently creating a pro- tocol for their own review and approval of radio communication and broadcast- ing antenna systems, and that will go to council in the future for approval. Cell tower approval not up to Pickering The tower over our home is a real distraction. 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News Advertiser THE Pickering curler looks at positives following loss in Canadian Open SHAWN CAYLEY scayley@durhamregion.com OSHAWA -- Despite coming up short in the final of the BDO Cana- dian Open, Richard Hart couldn’t say enough good things about the week spent curling with and against the best in what essentially was his own backyard. The Pickering native and third on Glenn Howard’s rink said the sup- port by the locals during the five- day event at the General Motors Centre was a thing of beauty. “There is nothing like it. I feel real- ly proud of Oshawa, the Oshawa- Whitby area and the curling clubs here. They put on a great event,” Hart said on Sunday, moments after Team Howard fell to Mike McEwen’s rink 5-4 in the extra end. “A lot of people are saying this is the best Grand Slam event that has been run in the past five or six years. They did such a terrific job. I was really proud of the communi- ty with the support we got. We had terrific crowds. It was amazing.” So too were the final few ends of the final. Down 4-1 heading to the seventh end, Howard scored a pair of points to cut the deficit to one before steal- ing one more in the eighth to force the extra end. In the ninth, Howard made a beautiful shot through the hole and looked good to score the game- clinching points. After missing the mark on his final rock in each of the seventh and eighth ends, McEwen was bang on though when it mattered most, taking the same path Howard did with the previous shot to stick his own point and chalk up the win, his rink’s second of the Capital One Grand Slam of Curling season. “We made a nice comeback and had a really good situation in the last end and we forced (McEwen) to make a real good, tough shot, and he made it,” said Hart in sum- marizing the end of the match. Hart said a few small mistakes early in the match haunted How- ard’s rink. “It was a real close game and a tight finish. They got the jump on us in the first half of the game where we made a couple of mistakes and they didn’t make any,” explained Hart. “As it turns out it was the dif- ference because they got up on us. “The mistakes were just so small. The first end we made a good dou- ble and it forced him to a blank and the second end we had a chance for a double and didn’t make it while he got the deuce,” he added. “The third end was a bad break and we had a rock pick and it really put us up against it. “Curling is like that. When you play against another team that is flawless is really puts the pressure on you to be perfect.” Now Hart and the rest of the team, which along with Howard, consists of second Brett Laing and lead Craig Savill, will reset and pre- pare for The Dominion Tankard Ontario Championships in Grims- by Feb. 7-13. “We’re good at that,” Hart said of turning the page. Find Shawn on Twitter at http://twitter.com/ ShawnCayley Brad Kelly Sports Editor bkelly@durhamregion.com durhamregion.com facebook.com/sportsdurhamregion twitter.com/scnewsdurhamSports durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • February 2, 201114 AP CURLING Hart looking ahead to provincials BRAD KELLY bkelly@durhamregion.com OSHAWA -- In this case, close counts for something. The Mark Kean-skipped rink representing the Annandale Curl- ing Club at the BDO Canadian Open Grand Slam of Curling at the GM Centre in Oshawa came up empty in five round robin games, failing to register a victory. But what the young up-and-coming team gained during the event was valuable experience and respect. Considering the 18-team field included provincial, national, international and Olympic cham- pions, the young rink, with all the members under the age of 24, gave a good account of them- selves. “Really, what it came down to, was making shots. We didn’t make as many shots as the other teams did,” said Kean of his team that included Chris Van Huyse, Patrick Janssen and Tim March. “Some of the ends we would outplay them, but a couple of bad breaks and we couldn’t score the big end. “We talked after and we are happy with how we did. Our record doesn’t show anything, but to not get blown out by world champions is an accomplish- ment.” Every game was close but the end result was the same. Kean and his team lost by identical 6-3 scores against Mike McEwen and Kevin Koe to open the event, then fell 8-6 to Wayne Middaugh, 8-7 in an extra end to Jake Higgs and 6-5 to Dale Matchett. It was the first time the team had played together at an arena as the host venue instead of the usual curling club. Kean said get- ting out on the ice to throw some rocks and soak in the atmosphere the day before the event started helped to ease the nerves. “We played pretty good con- sidering it was our first time on that kind of ice,” said Kean. “The intimidation never came up.” Because of the experience in Oshawa, Kean said his team is looking forward to doing well at the provincial championships in Grimsby from Feb. 7-13. JASON LIEBREGTS / METROLAND OSHAWA -- Pickering’s Richard Hart, of Team Howard, released the rock during the finals of the BDO Canadian Open Curling at the General Motors Centre on Sunday. Teammates Brent Laing, left, and Craig Savill swept the rock down the ice. Annandale rink relishes experience SABRINA BYRNES / METROLAND OSHAWA -- Tim March and Chris Van Huyse shared a laugh while playing on Mark Kean’s team that represented the Annandale Curling Club during the BDO Canadian Open curling event. durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • February 2, 201115 AP Find your path to whole health...EXPOmind + body + spirit For Exibitor information please call Cori-Ann Canuel at 905.683.5110 ext. 228 ONE DAY SHOW - Ajax Convention Centre 500 Beck Crescent Ajax, ON L1Z 1C9 Sunday, March 6, 2011 10 A.M until 4 P.M Traditional & Alternative Health Care Fitness Chiropractic physiotherapy YOGABeautyHealthyEating Massage Th erapy JASON LIEBREGTS / METROLAND AJAX -- Waterloo’s Brittany Zuback, left, and Durham West’s Kathryn Goodwin bat- tled for the puck in Provincial Women’s Hockey action at the Ajax Community Centre on Sunday afternoon. The Lightning dropped a pair of weekend games on home ice, falling 3-1 to Toronto on Saturday night and 4-1 to Waterloo on Sunday afternoon. The Lightning have lost three games in a row, with just five games remaining in the regular season. PROVINCIAL WOMEN’S HOCKEY LEAGUE Goals hard to come by for Lightning Just one goal a game in past four for Durham West BRAD KELLY bkelly@durhamregion.com AJAX -- The number one associated with the Durham West Junior Lightning right now isn’t an indication of where they sit in the standings. Unfortunately for the Provincial Wom- en’s Hockey League club, it represents the total number of goals the team has been able to muster in each of its past four games, resulting in three straight losses and a tie. In fact, going back a little further in the standings, in the past seven games, the team has been able to score more than one goal just once in a 3-1 win against Oakville. The other six results have produced just the one tie and five losses. The pattern continued on the weekend with a pair of losses on home ice, 3-1 to Toronto on Saturday and 4-1 the follow- ing day to Waterloo. “It’s just one of those things where we played well, we just didn’t bury our opportunities and they did. And good teams will do that,” said head coach Wayne McDonald in summing up his team’s weekend. “The only good thing about it is, if there is a silver lining, we are playing hard. Generally when you play hard, hopeful- ly you can come out of it. The girls aren’t giving up. We’re having a difficult time scoring and the other teams are getting their opportunities and putting it in the back of the net.” Both weekend games had a similar trend in that the Lightning fell behind and couldn’t catch up. Saturday against Toronto it took just six minutes into the first period for the Lightning to get down 3-0. After stopping the early onslaught, the Lightning kept Toronto off the score- board in the second and third, managing a goal by Carly Marchment on a Shannon Stewart assist in the final period. A slow start the following day against Waterloo had the Lightning down 1-0 after the first period, 3-0 through two, and 4-0 less than five minutes into the third. Victoria MacDonald managed to score for the Lightning with under five minutes to go in the game on a Emily Kekewich setup. With just a win and tie in the past eight games, it’s not the ideal direction McDon- ald wants his team headed with just five games remaining in the regular season. On the bright side, the Lightning have been on a run of playing teams higher in the standings, have managed to keep the games close, are playing well defensively and getting solid goaltending. “We’ve put a lot of pressure on our goal- tending because we haven’t scored,” said McDonald of the work between the pipes of Chantal Bicket and Jackie Rochefort. “We’re probably taking some chances that we wouldn’t take trying to mix things up and generate some more offence. “It will come. The girls are working hard. Right now we’re in a stretch of playing some pretty good hockey teams all above us.” This weekend will produce another pair of home games for the Lighting (13- 14-2-2), bringing a run of six in a row at the Ajax Community Complex to a close. On Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Burlington is in town, followed by a matinee game Sun- day at 2:30 p.m. against London. ONTARIO JUNIOR HOCKEY LEAGUE Losing continues for Pickering Panthers Streak extended to five games PICKERING -- Things are the same for the Pickering Panthers, which isn’t nec- essarily a good thing. The Ontario Junior Hockey League club lost a pair of weekend games, extending their losing streak to five in a row and 11 of their past 12. They were competitive in both week- end games, which they have been during the downslide, with six of the 11 losses by just one goal. Friday it was a 5-2 loss to Peterborough on home ice, followed by a 4-3 setback to Toronto on Sunday. Against Peterborough, the teams were tied 2-2 after the opening period as the Panthers got goals from Brandon Parks and Andrew Goldberg, as well as a pair of assists from Daniel Pachis. But Peter- borough scored twice in the second and added another in the third for the win, outshooting the Panthers 40-22 in the process according to pointstreak.com. In Toronto to face the Jr. Canadiens, the home side was up 2-0 after the first peri- od, but callup Troy Joseph scored twice in the second and Pachis added one in the third giving him a three point night after drawing assists on both of Joseph’s goals. The 3-2 lead didn’t last, as Toronto scored on the power play midway through the third period and added another just over two minutes later for the 4-3 win. The weekend left the Panthers with a 10-32-3 record heading into Peterbor- ough on Tuesday (after our deadline) for a meeting with the Stars. durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • February 2, 201116 AP THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF WHITBY VEHICLE & EQUIPMENT TRAINING SUPERVISOR (POSTING REFERENCE NO. 10-M004-317B) Responsible to the Superintendent of Fleet and Safety, the Vehicle & Equipment Training Supervisor is responsible for assisting in the development, implementation and maintenance of departmental training programs within Operational Services; monitoring compliance with existing legislation, corporate and departmental policies and procedures; developing and delivering specialized education and training programs; providing advice and assistance to employee groups on training and related safety matters; is responsible for the administration, development and delivery of the vehicle and equipment training and licensing program; coordinating the Department's Risk Management and Safety Program; liaising with the Town's Health and Safety Ofﬁ cer; and, supervising and providing direction to staff, as required. For more detailed information about this challenging opportunity, including qualiﬁ cations and how to apply, please visit our website at www.whitby.ca Application Deadline Date: February 11th, 2011 Acknowledgement will only be forwarded to those applicants who are invited for an interview. Personal information provided is collected under the authority of The Municipal Act. The Town of Whitby is an equal opportunity employer. CONTINUING EDUCATION First Aid and CPR courses. Whether you need the training for work, school or just peace of mind, we have classes for every level you need. Courses beginning soon. Call 905.721.2000 ext. 3776 for further details www.durhamcollege.ca/coned Resources For Exceptional Children And Youth - Durham Region Requires a: Financial Administrative Assistant This is a part-time position - 35 - 45 hours biweekly (Quote File # FA2011) To provide administrative support in the area of ﬁ nance. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, AP, Payroll, bank reconciliation, and other administrative duties as requested. QUALIFICATIONS: • Proﬁ ciency in AccPac 5.5A including accounts payable and general ledger • Experience with in payroll utilizing ADP Pay Specialist 7.0 • Proﬁ ciency in Windows 2007, Microsoft Ofﬁ ce, internet utilization and electronic ﬁ le management • Sound knowledge of accounting principles and processes • Entry level post-secondary education in the ﬁ eld of accounting • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision • Strong organizational and time management skills • Attention to detail and high level of accuracy Closing Date: Thursday February 10, 2011 at 5 p.m.. E-mail resume to hr@rfecydurham.com Although we appreciate the interest of all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. ,W¶VDOODERXWWKH¿W™ 1-888-336-9550 ww.vpi-inc.com Free access to computers, internet, and job readiness resource materials No cost job matching and placement services Professional resume critiquing 4uali¿ed &areer 6pecialists read\ to assist +ost of job readiness worNshops offered dail\ $ccess to Provincial training initiatives such as 6econd &areer 6elf (mplo\ment %ene¿t New evening hours! 7aNe the ¿rst step to achieve \our emplo\ment goals! This Employment Ontario service is funded in part b\ the *overnment of &anada. POSITIONS AVAILABLE Cleaning Homes in Pickering/Ajax No Nights or Weekends Paid Training ~ Weekly Pay Car Required ~ Paid Mileage (905)426-2120 or Email: owner4610@merrymaids.net Career Training Careers Career Training AIRLINES ARE HIRING- Train for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program.Financial aid if qualiﬁ ed- Housing available. CALL Aviation In- stitute of Maintenance (877)818-0783 Career Training Careers Career Training Drivers THREE DZ DRIVERS required 3 years exp on tri- axle dump trucks. Clean ab- stract required. Please fax resume to 905-509-7658. Career Training Careers General Help Drivers OWNER-OPERATOR & AZ Company Driver for Cobourg based co., to run US/Canada or Canada only; full-time year-round work. Paid %, must have minimum 3 yrs. exp. Fax resume to 905-377- 1479 or call 905-377-1407. General Help AMAZING OPPORTUNITY! Up to $800/week. Work in promotions. Hourly pay. Fun work environment. Advance- ment & travel! Must like loud music. People oriented. Whitney 1 888 767 1027 Career Training Careers General Help ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT COUPLE REQUIRED Mature COUPLE needed for hi-rise in Ajax. Live in position, good beneﬁ ts and salary. Please fax resume to (905) 619-2901 between 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. SUPERINTENDENT Durham East area. Mature couple only. Salary & 2-bedroom apt. Routine repairs, mainte- nance & cleaning. Clear cur- rent Police Check required. Please send resume to File #432, c/o Oshawa This Week, 865 Farewell St. Oshawa, ON L1H 7L5 Career Training Careers General Help CALL TODAY: Order taker positions available $22 hr/ avg rate Full time. NO EXPE- RIENCE REQUIRED Excit- ing Career Opportunity. Call 905 435- 1052 Career Training Careers General Help CALL TODAY: Order taker positions available $22 hr/avg rate Full time. NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Exciting Career Opportunity. Call 905 435- 1052 Career Training Careers General Help ASSISTANT SUPERINTEN- DENT required for one of the largest property manage- ment companies located in Durham Region. This is a live-in position, must relocate to building, evenings and weekend work. Monthly salary (rent not included in this position). Answer tenant calls, ﬁ ll out service requests, collect rent. We thank you for your interest but only se- lected candidates for inter- viewing will be contacted. Apply by sending resume to careers@vrpl.ca or fax to (905) 579-9472. Blue Line Taxi is seeking customer orientated TAXICAB DRIVERS for our Oshawa group. Training provided and earn cash daily. (905)440-2011 PART TIME Order Picker for afternoon position 1-5pm. Company located in Picker- ing. Duties include pick- ing/shipping/receiving/stock- ing orders, as well as some heavy lifting. Assembly of orders range from boxes to pallets. Cleaning the warehouse and putting all stock away in correct locations. Please drop off or mail resume to: File #203, News Advertiser, 130 Com- mercial Ave., Ajax ON L1S 2H5 Careers General Help 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 Part-time Canvassing. $15/hr Wage plus Mileage & Bonuses. No Selling! Vehicle Required. Call after 4pm. 905-686- 9842, ext 305 GREEN CO. Seeks motivat- ed individuals $22 hr/ avg IMMEDIATE OPENINGS We will train the right Candidates Mgmt. skills an asset Call 905-435-0518 LOOKING FOR person will- ing to speak to small groups. Part/full time. Car & Internet necessary Diana 1-866-306- 5858 Careers General Help GREEN CO. Seeks motivat- ed individuals $22 hr/avg IMMEDIATE OPENINGS We will train the right Candi- dates. Mgmt. skills an asset Call 905-435-0518 HOMEWORKERS needed!!! Full & Part Time Positions Are Available. Will Train On- Line Data Entry, Typing Work, E-mail Reading, PC/Clerical Work, Homemail- ers, Assembling Products. HURRY, SPOTS GO FAST! www.Jobs-ExtraIncome.com INCOME TAX PREPARER Required for March and April experienced with Proﬁ le essential! Flexible hours + good pay. Accuracy + good client skills required. Please call: 905-420-2440 PUT YOU PC TO WORK. Health industry. $1400 part- time, $4000 full-time month- ly. No experience required. Must be teachable. Training available. For more info email: herbavit@hotmail.com Careers General Help TELEMARKETERS Wanted. Hourly Wage Plus Bonuses. Mon to Thurs 4 – 8pm. Mature and reliable. Call af- ter 4pm. Call 905-686-9842, ext 298 Salon & Spa Help HAIRSTYLISTS WANTED for chair rentals in Whitby salon. Great working envi- ronment. Fun and easy going, but still very profes- sional. Very reasonable weekly rental. Please contact Christy at 905-926-0745. Skilled & Technical Help 1st Year Apprentice Mechanic Some experience required. Email resume to: tomlinwork @rogers.com CARPENTERS REQUIRED to do forming. Minimum 4 yrs. experience. Salary based on experience. Email resume to: constructionontario @hotmail.com Classifi eds News Advertiser To Place an Ad Call: 905-683-0707 Or Toronto Line: 416-798-7259 localmarketplace.ca • Email: classifieds@durhamregion.com durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • February 2, 201117 AP What’s in it for you? tDPNQFUJUJWFXBHFTBOE DPNQBOZQBJECFOFmUT tHSFBUJODFOUJWFCPOVTQSPHSBN of our management team began their career in a position like this. START YOURS TODAY! CAREER FAIR! February 3rd, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Hiring English and Bilingual Customer Service Reps 1189 Colonel Sam Drive, Oshawa, ON L1H 8W8 www.minacs.adityabirla.com tBQQSFOUJDFTIJQQSPHSBNMFUUJOHZPV FBSOBDPMMFHFEJQMPNBXIJMFZPVXPSL tFEVDBUJPOTVQQPSUBOENVDI NVDINPSF As our business grows We require LICENSED AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE TECHNICIANS (Hyundai experience preferred) To join our growing and winning team! Contact Brian Bontje Fax (905)697-3535 Email: bbontje@claringtonhyundai.ca Quality Apartments for Rent $500 Move-In Bonus* ● 1, 2 and 3 bedrooms available from $880. ● Upgraded Lobbies ● 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 * Conditions apply 2 & 3 bedroom apartments Close to school, shopping, hospital On-site superintendent & security. Rental Ofﬁ ce Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (905)686-0845 or (905)686-0841 Eve. viewing by appt. www.ajaxapartments.com NOTICE OF SALE Goods and/or vehicles will be sold by Neil Bacon Auctions Ltd. on February 9, 2011 at 391 Regional Road 21, R.R.#4. Port Perry, ON at 4:30 pm to satisfy outstanding charges for storage rental incurred by the following: Paul Murray Danny Smyth Kasaundra Maclean Neil Erskine Angela Rodney Steve Cippolone Dated in the city of Edmonton, in the Province of Alberta, January 14, 2011, SENTINEL SELF-STORAGE CORP., #1970, 10123-99 Street, Edmonton, Alberta T5J 3H1. LOST - CHELSEA - 2 YRS BERNESE MOUNTAIN DOG WENT MISSING FROM DOGGIEMINDER, WHITBY ON JAN 13th, DISTRAUGHT OWNER FRANTICALLY SEARCHING ❋ $1000 REWARD ❋ 905-427-3013 - 289-314-9971 905-242-6637 Whitby This Week INVITATION TO BID Bids for services listed below Address to: The Circulation Manager This Week Newspaper 845 Farewell St. Oshawa ON L1H 7L5 Will be received until 12 noon on February 9, 2011 Contract commencing March 1, 2011 To deliver newspapers, ﬂ yers, catalogues and other products to approx 115 specif- ic drop locations in the Whitby area. Vehicle required. Information packages available at This Week Newspaper 845 Farewell St. Oshawa ON L1H 7L5 Bid #103-2011 Lowest or any bids will not necessarily be accepted. Only the successful company will be contacted. General Help Sales Help & Agents Skilled & Technical Help FARM EQUIPMENT Me- chanic needed by 800 acre sod farm in business for 23yrs in Clarington. Candi- date should have 3-4 years experience with farm equip- ment, and a valid driver's li- cense for service calls. Re- sponsibilities will include: In- spect, repair, and maintain various agricultural equip- ment. Fax resume to: Vis- sers Sod Farm 905-263- 4089. WELDERS/FITTERS/FAB- RICATORS required for Raglan Industries Inc. Com- pensation dependent on skill level and experience. Apply at 5151 Simcoe St. North, Oshawa, ON L1H 7K4 or by fax 905-655-5997 Office Help EXPERIENCED BOOK- KEEPER, permanent, full- time . AR/AP, commission reports, inventory, claims. Saturdays and 1 evening shift. If you have an excellent working knowledge of ac- counting procedures, ability to learn a customized com- puter program, great custom- er service and telephone skills, join our 77 year family business. Apply in person Wilson Furniture, 20 Centre St. N. Oshawa SHOW ROOM/RECEPTION- IST. Sat & Sun 10am-3pm. Greet customers visiting our showroom. Answer all In- coming calls. Data Entry. Must possess excellent com- munication skills. Call after 4pm and leave a message at 905-686-9842, ext 250. General Help Sales Help & Agents BRYSON INSURANCE is seeking experienced RIBO licensed Personal Lines Broker. Successful candidate will be able to provide efﬁ - cient and courteous Personal Lines quotations to inbound callers. Knowledge of SigXP and CQ an asset. Experi- ence in sales, ability to ex- ceed sales targets and strong knowledge of person- al lines markets required. Interested candidates, please forward your resume in conﬁ dence to rshaw@ bryson-insurance.com email: hr@pickeringhonda.com SALES ASSOCIATES Honda, Acura or Nissan Experience Preferred. SALES MANAGER Honda or Acura Experience Preferred. BUSINESS MANAGER Import Experience Preferred. SERVICE ADVISOR Import Experience Preferred. Fax: 905.831.3381 Fax or email your resume in confidence to: JOIN DURHAM’S WINNING TEAM Has immediate openings for individuals who are dedicated to their profession. MUST BE A TEAM PLAYER We offer great compensation packages and excellent work environments. PICKERING HONDA • AJAX NISSAN FORMULA HONDA • ACURA EAST Hospital/Medical /Dental CDA II NEEDED, for dental ofﬁ ce in Oshawa. Hours are Monday-Friday, 30-37/hrs per week. Experience an as- set. Please reply to WillaB@rogers.com CERTIFIED LEVEL II Dental Assistant required for busy Bowmanville ofﬁ ce. Evenings and Saturdays a must, expe- rience preferred. Please fax resume to 905-438-9426. DENTAL HYGIENIST required 1.5 day/week (Mon- day/Tuesday) in Courtice. minimum 5-years experience required. Must be energetic organized and friendly. Please email kingtowndenta- lofﬁ ce@yahoo.ca or fax 905- 434-5510 General Help Hospital/Medical /Dental DO YOU LIKE WORKING with people, ﬂ exible schedule and good work ethics, then we have the position for you. Full time position for Phar- macist Assistant. We will train the appropriate candi- date should you not have experience. Please email your cover letter & resume to skay pharmachoice@yahoo.ca. No phone calls please. FULL TIME CERTIFIED dental assistant, Level II, Bowmanville. Required; two years experience, ordering experience, POSITIVE atti- tude. $17-$20/per hour based on experience. Email resume to: contactzoe @gmail.com PART TIME DENTAL assist- ant needed, ASAP, in the Whitby area. Computer knowledge an asset. New grads welcome. Please call 905-668-7797. PHARMACY TECH F/T for Blister Packaging with home health care an asset. 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Lots & Acreages Land Wanted: 0.5 - 3 acres land not Class “1”,”2”,”3” with LDC line nearby. 1-855-474-7657 info@pv-services.ca General Help Industrial/ Commercial SpaceI STORAGE UNITS 10' x 20' Wilson Rd. S. Oshawa. Un- heated. $125. - $135. per mo. Call (905)725-9991 TWO, INDOOR STORAGE units available for rent. Ap- proximately 890 square feet for $600.00 per month or 1450 square feet for $900.00 per month. Call Brooklin (905)655-3331. Business OpportunitiesB HYGIENITECH MATTRESS & Upholstery Cleaning/Sani- tizing Business. New "Green" Dry, Chemical-Free process removes Bedbugs/Dust Mites/Harmful Allergens. Big Proﬁ ts/Small Investment. 1- 888-999-9030 www.hygieni- tech.com WORK FROM HOME. Looking for 3 self-motivated people to teach online from their home computer. Flexible hours, free training, great income and real sup- port www.free-2-b-me.com Mortgages, LoansM $$MONEY$$ Consolidate Debts Mortgages to 95% No income, Bad credit OK! Better Option Mortgage #10969 1-800-282-1169 www.mortgageontario.com FREE 50" HDTV! 5 yr. mortgage @ 2.30% Beat that! Reﬁ nance now and Save $$$ before rates rise. Below bank Rates Call for Details Peter 877-777-7308 Mortgage Leaders NEED A loan with bad cred- it? Has your credit prevented you from buying a home or getting a loan? We can help you get up to $1,000,000. Business or Mortgage Loan and up to 200K Personal Loan. www.oncreditloans.com Call 1-877-500-4030 Apartments & Flats for RentA 1 & 2 BEDROOM apart- ments, located 309 Cordova, Oshawa. Completely reno- vated. Available immediately. Fridge/stove, Hydro included. No pets. Call (905)579-2387. 110 PARK ROAD NORTH. Enjoyable Senior Living. 2-Bedroom Suites starting at $1050+ hydro. Elegant sen- iors residence. Controlled apartment heating. Near Laundry facilities on every ﬂ oor. Elevator access to your unit. Bus stop located in front of building. Close to Oshawa Centre & downtown. Call 905.431.8532 www.skylineonline.ca General Help Apartments & Flats for RentA 2 BEDROOM NORTH OSHAWA quiet apartment, Simcoe North at Russett. Hardwood ﬂ oors, well-main- tained 12 plex, newly reno- vated, near bus/shopping. New appliances, cable/heat/water/parking in- cluded. Laundry, No dogs. March 1. (905)576-2982 (905)626-3465 33 RICHMOND ST. W Oshawa. 1-bdrm apts start- ing $825. Heat, Hydro & Wa- ter incld. Secured Ent, Eleva- tor, Fridge, Stove. Laundry Onsite & near schools. Call us today! 905-723-2236 skylineonline.ca 50 ADELAIDE ST., 290 & 300 Mary St. Bachelor, 1 & 2 bedroom, adult complex from $795 Utilities Incld; Ele- vator access. Walk to down- town. Near Durham College, Oshawa Hospital & Bus stop. Call us today! 905-431- 4205 skylineonline.ca Spring Special Condominium Suites in Oshawa 2 & 3 Bdrm's Free Utilities, Parking. Senior's, Retiree's & GM Discounts 905-728-4993 AJAX SOUTH - spacious, 2- bedroom basement apart- ment, newly renovated, park- ing, laundry included. Im- maculate, access to yard, good neighborhood. $975/month, all included. No dogs. (905)420-4269. AJAX, NEW apartment building, studio, 1 & 2-bed- rooms, available now. In- come preferred, $17,000- $32,000/yr. Call (905)683- 9269. 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. CENTURY HOME, located in Hampton. Two 2-bdrm apts. Upper level $1100/mnth. Main level $1200/mnth. 2-car parking, swimming pool, all inclusive, newly renovated, no pets. Call 905-433-0171 LARGE NEWLY RENOVAT- ED 1 bedroom apartment, all amenities but laundry, park- ing, cable and internet. Fridge/stove, separate en- trance. Harmony/401 $700 per mo. Immediate. Matthew (905)621-3141. LOOK! 1140 MARY St. N. 2-bdrms. From $930, Utilities Incld. Near public schools, Durham College & amenities. Laundry on-site, Elevator & Security entrance. 905-431- 7752. Skylineonline.ca Apartments & Flats for RentA 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 NORTH OSHAWA, 1-bed- room apt, clean, quiet, se- cure building, laundry on site, $700/month plus Hydro, Call Tony (905)260-2215. NORTH WEST OSHAWA, 2- bedroom apt. in semi-raised bungalow, $850/month in- cludes utilities, ﬁ rst/last. No pets/smoking. Avail. immedi- ately. (905)576-1710. OSHAWA Large 3 bedroom updated apartment in up- scale, quiet, well-managed building in good area. $1250 inclusive. (905)728-8919 OSHAWA Montrave/Gibb. large, clean, 2-bedroom apartments. Available Feb 15th & March 1st. $790+ hy- dro. Storage & parking in- cluded. Near all amenities. (905)852-7116. OSHAWA NORTH Extra large 2 & 3-bedroom apts., (3-bdrm, 1200sq.ft. 2 4pc baths), well managed, quiet building, controlled entrance, video surveillance, large bal- cony, new appliances, utilities, Rogers cable ($82.42 value), parking in- cluded $925, $1185, Immed/March 1. (905)579- 5584 OSHAWA NORTH, Spa- cious units. Adult & Senior lifestyle buildings. Renovat- ed 1, 2 & 3 bdrm apts. Across hospital, near bus stop, wheel chair and se- curity access. Call 905-728- 4966, 1-866-601-3083. www.apartmentsinontario.com OSHAWA, 945 Simcoe St.N. 2-bedroom $820/month inclusive. No pets. ALSO 293 Monytrave 2-bdrm, no pets $820. ALSO 208 Centre St.S. Oshawa, luxury 2-bed- room, $1000/month plus utilities. 905-723-1647, 905- 720-9935. OSHAWA, 1-bedroom apt. $500/month plus heat & hy- dro. First/last, references, available now/March 1st. Call Stephen 905-259-5796. OSHAWA, BOND/SIMCOE Large 1-bedroom apartment $775/month. includes heat, hydro, central air. Modern luxury apt. Hardwood ﬂ oors. Students/pets welcome. No credit check. Available Feb 1st. (905)922-4911. OSHAWA/BOWMANVILLE 1 & 2 bedroom apts. Suites w/balconies, parking, laundry facilities, near all amenities. 905-623-4172 The Veltri Group www.veltrigroup.com UPSCALE LIVING! 2 bed- room suites from $1570. Insuite laundry, social events, elevator and transit at door. 333 Simcoe St. N. Oshawa. 905-431-8930 skylineonline.ca WHITBY, 2 bedrooms from $970 all inclusive. Close to all amenities. Ofﬁ ce hours 9-5, Monday - Friday. (905)430-1877 Apartments & Flats for RentA WHITBY Brock/Dundas bright, quiet, newly rennovat- ed 1 bedroom, small build- ing, ground ﬂ oor, parking, laundry room, central loca- tion, no pets/smoking ﬁ rst/last. $814/mnth +hydro. Call 416-438-4895 WHITBY CENTRAL -2-bed- room on lst ﬂ oor of a superior standard low rise apartment. No dogs. Hardwood ﬂ oors, outdoor patio. Available March-1st. 200 Mason Dr., (905)576-8989. 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, Dundas/Thickson Large, bright 2-bedroom bsmt. apt. in quiet home, in- ground pool, available now/March 1st. $950 all in- clusive. No smoking/pets. For more information call (905)720-2611. Houses for Rent ! NO DOWN PAYMENT? - NO PROBLEM!! If you're paying $850+ monthly rent STOP! Own your own home - I can show you how. Ken Collis Broker, Coldwell Banker RMR Real Estate 905-728-9414 1-877-663- 1054, or email kencollis@sympatico.ca AJAX 3 + 2 BEDROOM semi detached bungalow, large yard, clean, quiet area 2 baths, close to all amenities. $1200/month + utilities. (905)683-6203. BASEMENT APARTMENT for rent on Taunton road. $500/mnth. ﬁ rst/last. Parking available, laundry not includ- ed. Available immediately. No smoking. (905)426-3040 or (416)698-2998 IMMACULATE NEW 3 ﬂ oor house for rent in Bowman- ville, 1800 sq.ft., 4 bdrms, 3 bthrms, stainless steel appli- ances. $1,500 + all utilities. 416-669-4272. MCGILL/OLD HARWOOD large 4-bedroom, 3,000sq.ft., 2-1/2 washrooms, eat-in kitchen, family/living/dining room, 2 car parking, $2,000/month. Immediately. (905)686-6684 or (416)712- 4059 PICKERING, PRESTIGE neighbouhood, 1-bdrm house. $1080/mo+utilities. Large driveway, large ma- ture treed lot. Highway 2/Al- tona Rd. Close to GO, 401, amenities. No pets. Avail. im- mediately. (416)282-5563 Townhouses for RentT 3 BEDROOM Townhouse Pickering, end unit. Close to Pickering Town Centre. 5-appliances, 2-washrooms. Full house. $1200/mo plus utilities. Parking extra. Available February 1st. Har- ry (905)839-3547. Legal Notices Lost & FoundL Townhouses for RentT CARRIAGE HILL 2 & 3 bed. TOWNHOUSES. In-suite laundry, util. incl., Balconies, patios, courtyard. Pking. avail. Near shopping, res- taurants, schools, parks. 122 Colborne St. E. (Simcoe N., Colborne E) 905-434- 3972 www.realstar.ca OSHAWA, 2 BEDROOM townhouse, main ﬂ oor, fridge, stove, garage, park- ing, $925/month plus 1/2 utilities. First & last. avail. March lst. (905)433-0385. PICKERING 3-BEDROOM 1-1/2 baths end unit town- house, with balcony. Across from Pickering Town Centre. Very clean. Available im- mediatley. $1380/mo+hy- dro. (905)839-3087. 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 Legal Notices Lost & FoundL TendersT Rooms for Rent & WantedR BOWMANVILLE $800/mo., basement apartment for rent, 1 washroom, shared laundry and kitchen on main ﬂ oor. No smoking, no pets, must be clean and quiet. Available starting February 1st. 416- 669-4272. Legal Notices Lost & FoundL TendersT Rooms for Rent & WantedR SE AJAX AT LAKE, up- stairs, very large, fur- nished/unfurnished bedroom with en-suite bath, walk-in closet, newer large upscale house. No pets, non-smoker. $150/week. Suits one work- ing person. Long-term. (905)550-0761. Place your ad at 905-683-5110 durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • February 2, 201118 AP Our First Auction at the New Location @ 9 Elgin Street East, COBOURG, Ontario (Corner of Division & Elgin - minutes off the 401) Saturday, February 5 Preview @ 9:30 a.m. Auction @ 11:00 a.m. A lifetime collection to include Cranberry Glass, Art Glass, Press Glass, Victorian Oil Lamps, Numerous Paintings, Prints & Watercolours, Victorian Furniture, Interesting Lighting, Primitives, Brass, Copper, Silver & Silver Plate. Watch Web Site for Updates. For details and photo gallery go to www.waddingtons.ca/brighton For Auction Details Call Brighton @ 1-613-475-6223 Large & Interesting Antique & Collectors Auction Sunday, February 6 Preview 9:30 A.M. Auction 11:00 A.M. A large auction to include Glass, China, Silver & Silver Plate, Books, Linens, Prints, Paintings & Watercolours, Oriental Carpets & Furniture. We are picking up items on Tuesday - Please Watch Web Site for Updates. Indoor Yard Sale: Sunday @ 9:30 a.m. For details and photo gallery go to www.waddingtons.ca/brighton Phone 1-613-475-6223 FIREARMS AUCTION Saturday, February 12th ~ 10 am at SWITZER'S AUCTION CENTRE 25414 Highway 62 South,Bancroft FROM A LARGE COLLECTION AND SEVERAL ESTATES: Antique, collectable commemeratives, Target and Hunting. OVER 300 New and Used, Riﬂ es, Shotguns, Handguns, Crossbows, Antique Riﬂ es, Reloading Equip., Parts and Knives. See Our Complete Listing with Pictures at: www.switzersauction.com and check back for regular updates. We Still Have Room for QUALITY CONSIGNMENTS in this & future sales! Paul Switzer, Auctioneer/Appraiser 1-613-332-5581 ~ 1-800-694-2609 or e-mail info@switzersauction.com HAYDON AUCTION BARN Midway between Bowmanville & Blackstock, just east of Durham #57 Saturday Feb 5th at 10:30 am Viewing from 9 am Artwork (Lumbers, Bateman, Campbell, Group of Seven etc.) Washer & Dryer, Electronics, Display Cabinets, Collectibles, Antiques and more Sunday Feb 6th at 12 Noon Viewing from 10:30 am 300 Lots of Collectible Coins, Currency and Stamps. Canada, U.S. and World. Many High Grades and Key Dates inc. Gold Sovereigns, Pre-Confederation Tokens, Lots of Silver Coins, Paper Money, Third Party Graded Coins etc. Maritime Provinces Stamps. 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 WEDNESDAY,Feb 9th• 4:30pm ★ A U C T I O N S A L E ★ of Furniture, Antiques & Collectibles for a Sentinal Storage Ajax north York Home, Selling at NEIL BACON AUCTIONS Ltd, 1 km. West of Utica To Include: Hundreds of unknown items found in these lockers plus the complete contents of a West Hill home. Sale Managed and Sold by: NEIL BACON AUCTIONS LTD. 905-985-1068 Under instructions received; we will offer: Over 300 Lots from an: ESTATE COIN COLLECTION W/Old Bank Notes *GOLD COINS * SILVER BULLION * ICCS CERTIFIED * TOKENS* PROOF SILVER MINT SETS * WORLD GOLD * 1937 BANK NOTES * DEVILS FACE * REPLACEMENT NOTES * OLD CANADIAN NOTES * MAPLE LEAFS * “1948 CANADIAN SILVER DOLLAR “ Subject to prior sale up until sale time BRAND NEW ARRIVALS - MANUFACTURERS MUST SELL ! *NEW HOME FURNISHINGS & DECOR* BRAND NEW IN THE BOX DIRECT FROM THE MFG. AUCTION SALE Oshawa Holiday inn 1011 Bloor Street East Oshawa Sunday Feb. 06 1:PM START – PREV: 12:NOON Hollywood & Sports Memorabilia w/ Crosby Various Signed Jersey – Maple Leaf Superstars – HOF – Old Sports Cards MASSIVE JEWELLERY LIQUIDATION OF FINE JEWELLERY *DIAMONDS * GOLD * STERLING SILVER *Over 500 Fine Quality Designer Jewellery Items SWISS Designer” Watches – Swarovski Elements – Jewellery – Custom Made Collection of Rings, Earrings, Pendants, Chains, Bracelets, and Bangles set in Diamonds & Precious Stones Appraised Jewellery From Major jewellery Company SPORTS MEMORABILIA COLLECTION BEDDING * CONSUMER GOODS * TOYS * DESIGNER PURSES ELECTRONICS* ART*COOKWARE * PRO KNIFE SETS * ATV’S * EBIKES * SCOOTERS * WITH PLOWS “Norval Morrisseau” Canvas Estate Certiﬁ ed, Trisha Romance, C.Gagnon, Caledon’s Own – “Alicia Soave” Art Collection, Group of Seven Art Collection - Tom Thomson Canvas, Emily Carr, C. Kreighoff, Benjam Chee Chee, Serigraphs, Oil Paintings, Wall Décor, Museum Framed Giclees, Wildlife, Abstracts, & more NOSTALGIA FRAMED Elvis * Beatles * Marilyn Monroe * Hand made “Artist of The Year” Guitar Pick Collection of Rock Bands – Hollywood Framed Photos - www.auctioneer.ca 905-554-7007 INQUIRE ABOUT FUNDRAISING DIVISION TURN KEY SOLUTIONS CORNEIL'S AUCTION BARN Friday February 4th at 4:30 p.m. located 3 miles East of Little Britain on Kawartha Lakes Rd. 4. Reﬁ nished oak side by side china cabinet/drop front desk and 2 oak highboy dressers, curio cabinet, stepback cupboard, 4pc wicker set, qty of end tables, ref dining room extension table, qty of bedding, telephone table and chair, metal round glass top kitchen table, qty of jewellery, jam cupboard, metal bunk beds, qty of side tables, unique shell lamp, 10pc modern din- ing room set, small oak china corner cabinet, fake trees, ches- terﬁ eld and chair, Royal Doulton ﬁ gurines and plates, chest of drawers, dry sink, oak 5 drawer medicine cabinet, washstand, qty of carpet, qty of lighted valentine day signs, Kenmore 24" stove, Whirlpool washer and dryer, apt size freezer, Kelvinator stove, Whirlpool front load dryer, ﬁ sh hut, 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 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday morning at 9 a.m. Come & Worship To advertise your Church Services in our Worship Directory PUBLISHING FRIDAY'S Deadline: Wed. 12 Noon Call Erin Jackson 905.683.5110 ext 286 or email ejackson@durhamregion.com ST. JUDE'S NOVENA Thanks to St. Jude for favours granted. May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored, gloriﬁ ed, loved and preserved throughout the world now and forever. Sacred Heart of Jesus, pray for us. St. Jude, helper of the hopeless, pray for us. St. Jude, worker of miracles, pray for us. Say this prayer 9 times a day for 9 days, by the 8th day your prayer will be answered. It has never been known to fail. Publication must be made. Thank you SW HOME SAFE SERVICES Complete personal care, companionship and house cleaning. Available 24/7 Denise (905)239-6027 Auctions Auctions Articles for SaleA Places of Worship Articles for SaleA Places of Worship Articles for SaleA Rooms for Rent & WantedR 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. CLEAN QUIET home, all over aged 45. Suitable for working male. Non smok- er/abstainer. No pets. No criminal record. First/last. Call 9am-9pm (905)571- 5191. FANTASTIC ROOM, walk- out deck, furnished, cable, internet included, 2-piece bath, & shared 4-piece bath, cooking facilities, parking, no smoking no substance abuse, family home. $500/month $135/week, utilities included. Available immediately. 289-404-8408. OSHAWA, AVAILABLE Im- mediately. Central location, unfurnished rooms, share kitchen, bath, parking. Suits quiet, mature person. No pets. $400 plus monthly. 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Re- sources for new vendors. Call 905-436-1024 or cour- ticeﬂ eamarket.com Firewood 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. Pets, Supplies, Boarding BEAUTIFUL GOLDEN RETRIEVER puppies. Expe- rienced breeder since 1967. First shots, dewormed, vet checked. 6 YEAR GUAR- ANTEE. Supplier of service dogs. $475. Al 1-705-632- 1187. McGINNIS, Jack Leo - (Loved Husband, Father and Friend. Visionary pioneer, educator and leader in conservation, recycling and sustainability and so much more.) Passed away on Saturday January 29th, 2011 in his 65th year. Loved Father of Jason and Krista of Brooklin and Shannon McGinnis of Orangeville. Loved husband and friend of Barbara McGinnis. Survived by his sisters Patricia Roaderick (Brian) of Florida, Marilyn Paul (Marty) of Ohio. Predeceased by his brother Bobby, survived by Peggy. Friends and Family are invited to BARNES MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 5295 Thickson Rd. N. Whitby from 7-9 p.m. Friday. A memorial service and celebration of Jack's life will be held in the chapel Saturday afternoon (Feb 5th) at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of ﬂ owers memorial donations to The Trans Canada Trail or Ten Thousand Villages. PAPAGIANNIS, Billy - Peacefully in his sleep at home, surrounded by his loving family on Thursday January 27, 2011 at the age of 53. Born December 2, 1957. Beloved husband of Patricia and loving father of Mark, Eric and Monica. Predeceased by his loving grandparents John and Avdoxia Hatzis and Peter Papagiannis. Beloved son of Toula and Costa Papagiannis, and son-in-law of the late Gerald and Monica Strickland. Loving brother to John (Maria) and Peter (Kathy), and brother-in-law to Theresa (Mario), Barbara (Bruce), Jim (Helene), Bill (Darlene), Eileen (Mike) and Stan (Lynn). He will be greatly missed by his many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, friends and neighbours. He will be especially missed by his loyal and comforting dog Wicket. The family received friends at the MCEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME (28 Old Kingston Rd., Ajax, 905-428- 8488) on Saturday January 29th, from 7-9pm, and on Sunday January 30th, from 2-5pm. A Funeral Mass was held on Monday January 31st, at 11:30am at St. Clement of Ohrid Macedonian Orthodox Church (76 Overlea Blvd. Scarborough 416-421-7451). Interment to follow at Pineridge Memorial Gardens (Church St. Ajax). In lieu of ﬂ owers, donations to an educational fund for Billy's 3 children would be greatly appreciated. A Guest Book may be signed at www.mceachniefuneral.ca Place your ad at 905-683-5110 Death Notices durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • February 2, 201119 P ONTARIO HOCKEY LEAGUE Generals keep an even keel on the road BRIAN MCNAIR bmcnair@durhamregion.com PLYMOUTH -- The Oshawa Gener- als are a long way from the streaky club they were a year ago. Although that’s mostly good news, especially considering they haven’t lost more than two games in a row this Ontario Hockey League sea- son, it’s also frustrating at times. Take this past weekend as an example. Despite turning in a solid effort on a difficult road trip to Michigan on the weekend, the Generals were once again only able to come home with a split. After downing the Western Con- ference-leading Saginaw Spirit 4-1 in one of their most impressive efforts of the season Friday at the Dow Event Center, the Generals faced a rookie goalie, Matt Mahalak, making only his ninth career OHL start Saturday in Plymouth. And yet Mahalak was the story, making 36 saves for his first shut- out, a 4-0 Whalers victory at Com- puware Arena. It marked the first time all season the Generals had been blanked. “I thought we took the game to them physically and created a lot of chances, but their goaltender was outstanding. It was just one of those nights,” Generals coach/GM Chris DePiero said on the team’s website. “We picked up two points on the trip and that’s a positive, it’s never easy to win here.” This is the third long road trip the Generals have made this sea- son, and each time they have come away with a split. It’s been a similar story for much of the season as the Generals haven’t been able to string togeth- er any more than the four wins in a row they did at the outset. They have won three in a row three times and two in a row just twice. On the flip side, they have lost two in a row eight times, but have never dropped that third consecu- tive game. Oshawa outshot the Whalers 36-21 Saturday, but coughed up a goal by Tyler Brown 28 seconds into the game and couldn’t solve Mahalak after that. R.J. Mahalak, Matt’s older brother, had a goal and an assist, while Robbie Czarnik, who was drafted by the Generals but never reported, had two help- ers. Bowmanville’s Mitchell Heard chipped in with an assist. On Friday, Emerson Clark’s fourth goal of the season broke a 1-1 tie with 6:05 left in the second period, and stood up as the winner for the Generals. Nicklas Jensen, Lucas Lessio and Andy Andreoff, into an empty net, also scored for Oshawa. Peter Di Salvo started both games, making 37 saves Friday, but only 18 Saturday. The Generals are now 25-14-4- 4 and six points back of the East Division-leading Ottawa 67’s, who defeated Kingston 3-2 Saturday. They remain solidly in fourth in the Eastern Conference, seven points up on Kingston. Oshawa is in Belleville to face the Bulls Wednesday before returning to the GM Centre on the weekend to play Barrie at 7:05 p.m. Friday and Sudbury at 2:05 p.m. on Super Bowl Sunday. Generally Speaking Pickering’s Andy Andreoff had a goal and assist and was a +3 Friday. His +28 is 13th best in the league and 14 better than the second best General, defence- man Colin Suellentrop. TERRY WILSON / OHL IMAGES PLYMOUTH -- Pickering’s Andy Andreoff, shown earlier this season, had an empty net goal in a 4-1 win in Saginaw on the weekend. Pets, Supplies, Boarding GORGEOUS DOODLE puppies with excellent personalities. Low to Non- shed. Boys & girls available. Come for a visit and fall in love. 705-437-2790 www.doodletreasures.com WEST HIGHLAND White Terriers, both parents on site. Vet checked, shots. Per- sonality plus, very social. Newtonville area. Males. 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