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Home My WebLink AboutNA2011_02_23 REKA SZEKELY rszekely@durhamregion.com AJAX-PICKERING -- It’s time to roll a strike for local kids at Big Brothers and Sisters of Ajax-Pick- ering’s biggest annual fundraising event. The annual OPG Bowl for Kids Sake fundrais- er will be held on March 23 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Rouge Hill Bowling Centre, 111 Island Rd. in Scarborough. Bigs and Littles warmed up for the fundraiser at the campaign kick off at the bowling centre on Feb. 4. Among them were Big Brother Daniel Schultheis of Ajax and his Little Brother, 12-year- old Nicky Chatterton of Pickering. Mr. Schultheis decided to volunteer for the organization two years ago and Nicky is his first Little Brother. “I started with Big Brothers because I wanted to work directly with a child and I felt I was a at a point in my life where I could become a positive role model,” said Mr. Schultheis. Nicky was on the waiting list for two years before he was matched up. Bowl for kids in Ajax-Pickering BIG BROTHERS, SISTERS FUNDRAISER AIMS TO RAISE $65,000 REKA SZEKELY / METROLAND AJAX-PICKERING -- Big Brother Daniel Schultheis and Little Brother Nicky Chatterton warmed up recently for the annual Bowl for Kids Sake fundraiser for Big Brothers and Sisters of Ajax and Pickering. The two have been paired up for two years and are both fans of the program. The fundraiser is on March 23 at the Rouge Hill Bowling Centre in Scarborough. See BIG page 8 facebook.com/newsdurham twitter.com/newsdurham Pressrun 51,400 • 60 pages • Optional 3-week delivery $6/$1 newsstand PICKERING NNews ews AAddveverr titiseserrTHE Wednesday, February 23, 2011 Do you drive a 2005-or-older Honda? FREE FREE Multi-point inspection When you bring in your 2005-or-older Honda by February 28th. Roadside Assistance 12-month & Offer Expires February 28th, 2011 By appointment only. Bring in this ad to redeem offer. www.pickeringhonda.com 905-831-5400 575 Kingston Rd. 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The budget sub- mitted Friday meets that goal, but does not account for some expendi- tures and unforeseen costs such as major criminal investigations, Deputy Chief Burns said. The target was also achieved by deferring $1 million of $1.5 mil- lion in debt payments that had been scheduled for 2011. “We do have to deal with that (debt) but it’s being deferred for 2011,” the deputy chief said. The proposed budget stresses sufficient staffing to respond to reports of crime and take “proactive” steps to pre- vent offences, board members heard. “The themes are really about putting more cops on the street and creating more proactive time for them –- preventing crimes before they happen,” Deputy Chief Burns said. The draft budget will be reviewed by the regional finance committee before being submitted to council for approval. REGION ‘Status quo’ Durham police 2011 budget goes to board I’m anxious for the process to move forward. Durham Regional Police Chief Mike Ewles MISCONDUCT ALLEGATIONS Probe ordered into complaints against chief METROLAND FILE PHOTO DURHAM -- Durham Regional Police Chief Mike Ewles is facing misconduct com- plaints, which accuse the chief of allegedly intervening in a domestic assault case involving a former civilian volunteer. Police board chairman Roger Anderson says the complaints will be independently investigated. Police services board expresses support for Ewles JEFF MITCHELL jmitchell@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- Two complaints about the con- duct of Durham Regional Police Chief Mike Ewles will be independently investigated, the regional police services board said in a state- ment Tuesday afternoon. The decision, announced after a lengthy closed-door discussion among board mem- bers last Friday, was made to ensure public confidence in the police service, board chair- man Roger Anderson said in a written state- ment. The board also expressed its ongoing sup- port of Chief Ewles, noting that allegations made against Durham’s top cop “have not been substantiated. “The Board is committed to sustaining high levels of public trust in the Durham Regional Police Service, an essential ele- ment of effective community policing,” Mr. Anderson said in the statement. “By request- ing independent investigations by the police oversight bodies, the Board aims to provide assurance to the residents of Durham Region that all police officers, no matter what rank, will be held to a high standard of account- ability.” Board members have informed two agen- cies -- the Ontario Civilian Police Commis- sion and the Office of the Independent Police Review Director -- the complaints merit fur- ther investigation. One complaint, filed with OIPRD late last year, accused the chief of intervening in a domestic assault case involving a for- mer civilian volunteer. The other, lodged by the Durham Regional Police Association to OCPC, alleged the chief used his influence to avoid being searched while attending a local hockey game, and that he had tried to intervene on behalf of a friend charged with speeding. The OIPRD will be asked to investigate the first complaint, while the second has been referred to OCPC for investigation by the chief of police service outside Durham. Mr. Anderson said in Tuesday’s statement that the board continues to back Chief Ewles and his administration, “It is important to keep in mind that these allegations have not been substantiated,” he said. “Unless and until there is reason to do otherwise, the board will support the leader- ship of Chief Ewles.” Chief Ewles has refused to comment on the allegations made against him, but said last Friday he’s eager for the matters to be prop- erly dealt with. “I’m anxious for the process to move for- ward,” he said. durhamregion.com3 AP Larry O’Leary was politician, businessman, hockey coach, actor and director KRISTEN CALIS kcalis@durhamregion.com PICKERING -- Playing many different roles throughout Durham Region for nearly 40 years, Larry O’Leary had no shortage of friends. “I know my dad influenced lots of peo- ple’s lives,” says his son, Steven O’Leary. “I know he influenced a lot of the ways I do things. He was really loved by his friends and people he came in contact with in the community.” Mr. O’Leary died on Feb. 14 of lung cancer at Rouge Val- ley Centenary hospi- tal in Scarborough. He was well-known in the community as a businessman, poli- tician, hockey coach and, probably most notably, an actor and director. “Right from an early age, my parents were involved in commu- nity theatre and everything related to community theatre,” his son says. Mr. O’Leary was born in Dublin, Ire- land and moved to England after gradu- ating from Castleknock College in Dub- lin, where he excelled in public speak- ing. In England, he met his future wife Eileen. They married in 1960, had three boys and moved to Canada in 1964, where the couple had four more boys and one girl. After spending time in Toronto, where Mr. O’Leary opened his own company, Conduct-A-Child, which provided fun outings for children of visiting conven- tioneers, the family moved to Pickering in 1972. He later retired in Bowmanville. “When we were kids, he coached each one of our hockey teams at one point or another,” Steven O’Leary recalls. This was despite Mr. O’Leary’s rare dis- abilities. He was born with Charcot Marie Tooth, an inherited neurological disor- der that affects the nervous system. Over time it causes the loss of muscle strength in the feet, legs, hands and diaphragm. He wasn’t diagnosed until he was 40. Steven O’Leary remembers his father being told he would soon be confined to a wheelchair. “Right up until he died, he refused to use a wheelchair,” he laughs. “He would not be told that he couldn’t do something.” In 1999, Mr. O’Leary was diagnosed with Guillain-Barre syndrome, an inflammatory disorder of the peripheral nerves. It causes the rapid onset of paral- ysis of the legs, arms, breathing, muscles and face. In 2005, another doctor diagnosed him with chronic inflammatory demyelinat- ing polyneuropathy, a rare disease of the peripheral nervous system that causes gradual weakness and loss of sensation in the arms and legs. It’s similar to GBS, but there’s no cure. In 2007, at 67, when he was just one of 578 Canadians living with the disease, and only one of 52 with a combination of CIDP and CMT, Mr. O’Leary chose to walk from Bowmanville to the national conference for GBS/CIDP at the Delta Airport West Hotel to raise awareness. “He was a character, I can tell you that,” Steven O’Leary says. His father’s ailments didn’t stop him from doing the things he loved. “He carried on as normally possible as he could,” his son says. “I know he suf- fered with lots of pain in his life but ... the show had to go on.” Mr. O’Leary became a school board trustee and eventually chairman of the Durham Separate School Board in the late 1970s. He also owned the O’Leary School of Drama and was well acquaint- ed with local drama groups such as the Backwoods Players and the Herongate Barn Dinner Theatre. His work earned him a 2003 Pickering Civic Award for arts and culture. “Drama was his real driving force and love,” says his son. “He would lose any sort of disability at all when he got up on stage and was acting in a play. And he was a truly passionate director as well.” Mr. O’Leary is mourned by his former wife Eileen, eight children and 13 grand- children. A memorial service will be held today, Wednesday, Feb. 23, at 11 a.m. at Holy Redeemer Roman Catholic Church in Pickering, 796 Eyer Dr. -- With files from Erin Hatfield Relax.It’s Done. SM Many potential customers ask the question, why should I choose Merry Maids? It’s simple and this is why. Merry Maids of Pickering,Ajax and Claremont is a family owned and operated business that is one of 1,400 offices located worldwide. 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ONLY Education session to be held for Regional politicians, but date hasn’t been set yet KEITH GILLIGAN kgilligan@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- Regional councillors are going to get an education on Durham’s planned incinerator. And, until the education session is held, some aspects of the program are on hold. On Wednesday, Regional councillors voted to table, or defer, several approv- als, including the project agreement with Covanta and the co-owner’s agree- ment with York Region, until the educa- tion session is held. Sixteen of the 28 Regional councillors were elected in the October municipal election and are new to the incinerator issue. Covanta Energy has been selected as the company that will design, build and operate the facility, on Osbourne Road in Clarington. No date has been set for the education session. One of the complications is many municipalities are now working on their budgets, which take up a great deal of time for councillors. When asked if an education session could be held, Durham works commis- sioner Cliff Curtis said it could be done, but added the environmental assess- ment for the project has been completed and the contract with Covanta has been signed. “We’re now at the implementation stage.” Oshawa Councillor John Aker said, “I understand the contract has been signed. But if we’re asked a question, we’d like to answer the question.” Regional Chairman Roger Anderson said a session could be held and it would be open to the public, but he cautioned against allowing delegations. “If you want delegations, I guarantee you’ll be here for 15 hours.” Ajax Councillor Colleen Jordan said, “On an issue of such complexity, a ses- sion would be beneficial.” Scugog Mayor Chuck Mercier, the works committee vice-chairman, said the incinerator has “consumed our com- mittee since the start of the term. Coun- cillors are making themselves aware of the project.” Ajax Mayor Steve Parish noted this is a new council and “this council can take a hands-on view of this. It’s important this council send a very clear message. There’s a new sheriff in town and this sheriff wants to know all the details.” It’s unlikely the council would “undo” the incinerator agreement, as that would mean a significant financial cost for the Region, he added. YouAre MoreThan Just a NumberTo Us. Call us for a quote today. 905.427.5888 www.firstdurham.com T O Y I N S U R A N C EFIRSTDURHAM INSURANCE&FINANCIAL REGION Durham councillors set to go to incinerator school On an issue of such complexity, a session would be beneficial. Ajax Councillor Colleen Jordan Auditions on Thursday Feb. 24 DURHAM -- Aspiring entrepreneurs can step inside the Dragons’ Den this Thursday, as it makes a stop in Oshawa for open auditions. 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According to court docu- ments, he prepared approxi- mately 180 false claims for 147 clients on tax returns between 2004 and 2007. Mr. Sarfo, who operated sev- eral tax preparation business- es in the GTA, including LTS Direct and Liberty Tax Ser- vice in Pickering, made a total of $1,439,485 in false claims, deductions and credits over that period. Among the claims were false charitable donations totalling $567,845, false business losses totalling $448,667, false rental losses totalling $344,089 as well as other false deductions and credits totalling $78,884. In cooperation with his clients, Mr. Sarfo provided the majority with false charitable donation receipts to support the claims and issued numerous false T4 slips, according to court docu- ments. As a result of his actions, the amount of federal taxes Mr. Sarfo under-reported on his clients’ tax returns totalled $297,599, while the Canada Revenue Agency issued refunds to those individuals to which they were not entitled. COURTS Tax fraudster sentenced to 14 months in prison AJAX -- A personal support work- er is accused of sexually assaulting a young man earlier this month at Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering Hospital. Durham police said the victim, 22, complained of being inap- propriately touched by a man while he recovered from surgery Feb. 3. The accused is an agency support worker who had been hired to assist with an elderly patient, police said. Neyamat Ali, 45, of Scarbor- ough, is charged with sexual assault. The man works at hospitals and other facilities on contracts and police want to be sure there are no other victims. If you have information about the investigation: CALL 905-579-1520, ext. 2527 CRIME Ajax hospital worker accused of sexually touching male patient BYLAWS Proposed Pickering ban on feeding squirrels nutty To the editor: I attended the City of Pickering’s Execu- tive Committee meeting on Feb. 14, where they discussed a proposed bylaw pertain- ing to exotic animals and wildlife. One section of the bylaw is hitting a raw nerve, that the feeding of wildlife be for- bidden (Section 26) with exceptions in Section 27 stating that the feeding of indige- nous birds from self- contained feeders is acceptable. At this time, the bylaw has failed to allow the feeding of squirrels. Many people enjoy feeding these bushy-tailed critters. I have even provided the squirrels in my neighborhood with their own feeder, in order to try to distract them from my bird feeders! As Mayor Ryan pointed out during the meeting, the prohibition on feeding wild- life seems to be out of line with what neigh- bouring communities are doing. For example, in Whitby, the Chickadee Trail at the Lynde Shores Conservation Area allows its patrons to feed the birds, chipmunks, and squirrels. I urge the City of Pickering to change the wording of Section 27 to allow for feeding squirrels, similar to the allowance for feed- ing birds. Chris Gallant Pickering FEEDBACK Animal stories are people stories To the editor: Re: ‘People over animals, every time’, Mike Johnston column, durhamregion.com, Feb. 16, 2011. Seriously? You think the articles featured in the newspaper over the last month were about animals and not people helping peo- ple? You complain about the westie people not asking about the little girl that was bit- ten, but you completely overlook and deni- grate the core of the Roxy story, which has one young resident, Deanna Pyke, caught up in a bureaucratic nightmare. It’s not about the animals, it’s about the people. Paula Bund Bowmanville *** To the editor: Re: ‘People over animals, every time’, Mike Johnston column, durhamregion.com, Feb. 16, 2011. Never before have I responded to an arti- cle, but I feel compelled to do so now. I take 100 per cent offence as a reader to choos- ing “people over animals every time”. As a newspaper you should be reporting on the news as it occurs. If it happens to be that the majority of the news is people related or animal related then that’s how it should be. I want to read what’s happen- ing now in my city, not just articles based on the decision of an editor that describes himself as not an animal person. I choose what articles I want to read in your news- paper, be it people or animal. You’re forgetting you have a wide range of readers to please. Jennifer Braunton Oshawa SOCIAL MEDIA ‘Tweeting’ diminishes importance of message To the editor: To tweet or not to tweet; that is the ques- tion. I have heard our political leaders make serious comments on major issues of the day using the 140-character limit on Twitter. Somehow the weight of the message is diminished when pol- iticians are described as “tweeting”. It brings to mind a couple of cartoon characters, namely Sylvester and Tweety, or apple fritter, or a soprano choir voice. 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All content copyright WE THINK... email responses to newsroom@durhamregion.com Editorial Opinions durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • February 23, 20116 AP Durham MP Bev Oda should step down from cabinet Durham MP and International Co-oper- ation Minister Bev Oda should step down from cabinet after admitting she didn’t tell the truth to a parliamentary committee. The controversy surrounds the way in which a religious Christian organization was turned down for a $7-million foreign aid grant. KAIROS was approved for the grant by officials with the Canadian International Development Agency. When the document got to Ms. Oda for approval she signed the document but the word “not” was insert- ed, indicating the grant was to be turned down. As a minister, Ms. Oda has every right to make that decision. But, speaking before a parliamentary committee Dec. 9, the min- ister said she didn’t know who altered the document. In the House of Commons last week, she admitted the word “not” was inserted “at my direction.” She told MPs “the way in which this case has been handled, includ- ing by myself, has been unfortunate.” Unfortunate is an understatement. The declaration that she misled a committee of Parliament should be enough for the min- ister to resign, or for Prime Minister Ste- phen Harper to send her packing. Of the 160 people who took the time to vote in a poll on durhamregion.com, 49 per cent said the prime minister should remove her from cabinet, 34 per cent said she should resign, while 18 per cent said she should do nothing. And, on our Face- book page, 100 per cent of those who com- mented said she should resign, with one comment noting “she’s not fit to represent the good people of Durham.” As expected, the Conservatives are cir- cling the wagons around Ms. Oda and defending her actions, while the opposi- tion parties are hammering at the govern- ment to have her step down. Ms. Oda should do the honourable thing. She misled a committee of her peers. She didn’t find out about the document being altered at a later date; she knew going into the meeting that it had been altered. Whether Ms. Oda made the change on the direction of the prime minister or did it herself, she has no recourse but to step down to show Canadians that lying is not acceptable behaviour. If she won’t resign, Mr. Harper should ask for her resignation. If a federal election is called this year, Ms. Oda will have a tough time facing her con- stituents in Durham if she is still a mem- ber of the Harper cabinet. It would be bet- ter for her future political career to resign now, and face her constituents with a clean slate. My son and I were talking the other day about nations that had, as part of their residency, mandatory stints in the mili- tary. And we got to thinking about what it would be like to live in a country or a time where, instead of everyone having to do mandatory military service, everyone had to do a five-year hitch in an orchestra. As we approach the mythically world-alter- ing end of the Mayan calendar in 2012, I’m finding it fun to imagine what kind of a new world we will build for ourselves. I’m not one of those who subscribe to any kind of real apocalyptic scenarios, although I am happily looking forward to the death of Reality TV, Facebook and Twitter. But I do believe we are on the cusp of something very different and quite won- derful. I don’t, for instance, think there is anything at all coincidental in the current transformations occurring in Egypt and various other countries living under des- potic rule. These kinds of upheaval are the birth pains of a new world order. A fresh way of doing things. And so, what better time to start imagin- ing a better future than right now? Noth- ing, after all, ever happens without some- one first conjuring it in their mind’s eye. I am certain that millions of Egyptians, for instance, had been imagining a better way of life for themselves for many, many years. And now, finally, they are deliriously enjoying its manifestation. So why not a world full of music instead of guns? Wouldn’t it be great if the biggest diplomatic issue of the day was Canada’s harbouring illegal Oboe dodgers from the States? Rebellious young men and women who had received that dreaded letter from the government, ordering them to report to their nearest Music Hall for ‘Flute Camp’, and had decided, in their tone deaf panic, to flee instead of audition. Teen draftees labeled not 4F but F Sharp. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if hundreds of parents and families stood weeping, not at the sight of flag-draped coffins, but at the spectacle of their very much alive sons, daughters, husbands, wives, fathers and mothers playing a symphony that would topple any wall of Jericho anywhere in the world? Wouldn’t it be miraculous if the last brass casing of the last bullet ever manu- factured was melted down for a flugelhorn or trombone? Arms dealers would go quietly out of business and in their place, of course, would be illegal Reed merchants. A black market full of knock-off Strings and Timpani. Nervous, perspiring buyers, clutching wads of damp currency, would meet in back alleys and dingy, poorly lit jazz clubs to negotiate piano shipments with seedy looking musical lowlifes. I could live with that. No more war, no more battles, save for battles of the bands. The only coups being the bloodless toppling of a hated conduc- tor or egomaniacal First Violinist. I could live with all of that. I’ve no doubt the end of this world is coming. But I don’t think it will come in a flash or a bang or even the trumpet of angels. I think it will be accompanied by the sound of laughter, music and human exul- tation. The sound of enlightenment. Imag- ine that. -- Durham resident Neil Crone, actor-comic-writer, saves some of his best lines for his columns. 7 P durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • February 23, 2011What is your best memory of high school? ABBY ZIKHALI -- ‘When my soccer team won the finals.’ ANNETTE YOUNG -- ‘It was a great time for me. I still have the friends that I made there.’ IVICA SOPKIC -- ‘The camaraderie with the guys on the rugby team.’ ANGELA PORTSMOUTH -- ‘Mr. Epima’s theatre arts class.’ WE ASKED... ...OUTSIDE THE PICKERING TOWN CENTRE Making n otes on a new world order... NEIL CRONE CELIA KLEMENZ/ BEHIND THE LENS UXBRIDGE -- Seeing an air conditioner encased in ici- cles was just too good a visu- al to pass up. Two things might come to mind: Just how cold did the folks inside really want their rooms to be? Which is a valid ques- tion, if the photo was taken in the dead of summer. But, the photo was taken on the frigid day recently, to which I wondered if the unit would even function come summer. Sometimes I create a photo just to capture a moment, even if that moment lasts for months, as this image has, offering something for the viewer to ponder. JOANNE BURGHARDT Having fun on Facebook We’re having a lot of fun building an audience on Facebook. Testing a series of contest applications from Offerpop, we’re running photo contests and inviting fol- lowers to weigh in on a variety questions. By encouraging people to ‘Like’ our Face- book pages, we hope to build our audience. A few things have become clear already: 1. As my co-worker Mike Johnston has discovered this week –- thanks to his col- umn about animal stories –- people love their furry friends. Our first photo contest, ‘My Furry Valentine’ was a huge success with nearly 100 entries. In just one week, we dramatically increased the post views on our Kristen’s Kritters Facebook page. 2. If you have lots of Facebook friends, you can be a contest contender. On our Northumberland News Facebook page, where we’re running the ‘Northumber- land’s Cutest Couple’ photo contest, the number of ‘likes’ have more than doubled in a week, and post views are up a ridicu- lous 1,728 per cent month over month. Kudos to the leading couple who as of the moment I write this have convinced 290 friends to vote for them. 3. People don’t ‘like’ you unless they have an incentive to do so. Sad but true. Offer a prize and your reader participa- tion offerings will be much more success- ful. Evidence lies in the sluggish tug of war between Eric Lindros and John Tavares currently being hosted on our Sports Dur- ham Facebook page. No prize, no partici- pation. 4.Sometimes it takes time ... and a little promotion. Entries are slowly starting to roll in for our Kids in the Kitchen photo contest on our newsdurham Facebook page. Watch that one take off after some in- paper promotion to help it out. Working in a newsroom is serious busi- ness. Many days deliver tough stories about bad things happening to good peo- ple. So it’s nice to cook up fun ways to interact with our readers, whether that’s a few, a few hundred or a few thousand. -- Editor-in-Chief Joanne Burghardt has been seen posting her cooking adventures on our new Food and Wine blog at durhamregion.com “It took a long time to get a Big Brother but I think it was worth it,” he said. After a shy first meeting, Nicky and Mr. Schultheis found they both like sports and often spend their time together playing sports. They also go to the movies and talk on the phone. Nicky knows he can talk to his Big Brother about problems. Last summer, when kids on his street bugged him because his bike hel- met wasn’t cool, the two grabbed some black spray paint from a hardware store and made the helmet look a lot cooler. Overall, Mr. Schultheis says he thinks he gets more out of it because he has a chance to make a difference in a kid’s life. “It’s nice to know I get to play a role in help- ing him mature and develop ... and for a cou- ple of hours a week I get to just be a kid and have fun.” Melanie Stewart, executive director of Big Brothers and Sisters Ajax-Pickering, said the goal this year is to raise $65,000 in Bowl for Kids Sake. “I would encourage people to register quickly because the lanes are filling up,” she said, adding those who can’t make it out the event in March can still participate by orga- nizing a Wii bowling party at work. Participants have a chance to win prizes. The event is the biggest fundraiser of the year for Big Brothers and Sisters. “When we don’t do very well, it directly impacts the delivery of our programs,” said Ms. Stewart. In the past year, 285 local children have benefitted from the programs. In addition to the traditional one-on-one pairing between a big and a little, there are group mentorship programs, in-school programs and couples mentoring. And the organization isn’t just looking to raise funds, but is also looking for volunteers. “We particularly need male volunteers,” said Ms. Stewart. “Right now we have 15 boys on our waiting list and that’s right now, it grows all the time.” For more information on the fundraising event or volunteering: CALL 905-231-1293 VISIT www.bbandsofap.com BIG from page 1 COMMUNITY Big Brothers, Sisters’ bowling fundraiser ready to roll durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • February 23, 20118 P ARMANDO VILLAVONA PHOTO Keeping the beat on Family Day PICKERING -- Abby Dunseith practised an activity called Drums Alive at the Pickering Recreation Complex during Family Day festivities on Feb. 21. durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • February 23, 20119 P Direct Access 905.420.4660 General Enquiries 905.420.2222 Service Disruption 1.866.278.9993 FirstInstallmentofthe2011InterimPropertyTaxBill isdueforpayment February25,2011 IfyouhavenotreceivedyourTaxNotice,pleasetelephonetheCivicComplexat 905.420.4614 orTollFree 1.866.683.2760.Ourofficehoursare8:30amto4:30pmMondaythroughFriday. Tiredofstandinginlinetopayyourtaxes? PleasenotethattheCityofPickeringoffersthefollowingpaymentoptionsand encouragesyoutotrytheseconvenientalternatives.Pleasenote:youraccountis creditedthedaypaymentisreceivedatouroffice,notthedayfundsareremovedfrom youraccount.Youcanpayyourtaxes: • Atparticipatingfinancialinstitutions.Pleaseallowfivedaysbeforetheduedatefor yourpaymenttoreachouroffice. • Bymail.Toavoidthelatepaymentpenaltyfee,pleaseensurethatyourtaxpayment ismailedfivedaysbeforetheduedate.Chequespost-datedfortheduedatesare acceptable. • Afterhours“outside”dropboxattheCitymunicipalbuildingonorbeforethedue date. • Bytelephone/computerbanking.Pleasecheckwithyourfinancialinstitutionfor details.Pleaseallowfivedaysbeforetheduedateforyourpaymenttoreachour office. FailuretoreceiveaTaxNoticedoesnotreduce your responsibilityforthepaymentof taxesandpenalty. Alatepaymentfeeof1.25%isaddedtoanyunpaidtaxesonthefirstdayof defaultandonthefirstdayofeachmonth,aslongasthetaxesremainunpaid. ThepenaltyandinterestratesaresetbyCityby-laws,pursuanttothe Ontario MunicipalAct.TheCitydoesnothavetheauthoritytowaivepenaltyand interestcharges. NoticeofPublicMeeting 2011BudgetandUserFees TheCounciloftheCityofPickeringwillholdaPublicMeetingtoconsiderthe 2011CurrentandCapitalBudgetandUserFeeson: ThursdayMarch10,2011at9:00am Friday,March11,2011at9:00am(ifnecessary) PickeringCivicComplex,MainCommitteeRoom OneTheEsplanade,Pickering The2011CurrentandCapitalBudgetandUserFeeswillbeformallyadoptedat aMeetingofCounciltobeheldon: MondayMarch21,2011at7:30pm PickeringCivicComplex,CouncilChambers OneTheEsplanade,Pickering Copiesoftheproposed2011Budgets,Current,CapitalandUserFeeswillbe availableonFriday,March4,2011atnocostuponrequestbycontactingthe CorporateServicesDepartment,CityofPickering,905.420.4634,orbyemail at corpserv@cityofpickering.com.The City is proposing to change fees for buildingpermits,planningapplicationsandotherCityFees. Residents or other individuals who wish to appear at the March 10, 2011 meeting as a delegation should register with Linda Roberts, Committee Coordinator by 4:00 pm on Wednesday, March 9, 2011 at lroberts@cityofpickering.comor905.420.4660,ext2928. Residents or other individuals who wish to appear at the March 21, 2011 meeting as a delegation should register with Linda Roberts, Committee Coordinatorby12noononThursday,March17,2011at lroberts@cityofpickering. com or905.420.4660,ext2928. Written comments for Council’s attention and requests for further informationregardingthesemeetingsshouldbedirectedtotheCityClerk atdshields@cityofpickering.comor905.420.4660,ext2019. Datedthis16thdayofFebruary,2011. DebbieShields,CityClerk GillisA.Paterson,Director,CorporateServices&Treasurer TheCounciloftheCityofPickeringisinvitingapplicationsforone citizen member to be nominated to the Durham Region Land DivisionCommittee,administeredbytheRegionalMunicipality ofDurham. Application forms can be found on the City’s website. Please forward to lroberts@cityofpickering.com or fax to 905.420.9685. ThedeadlineforsubmissionsisMarch3,2011 Pickering’s Bicentennial Friday, March 4, 2011 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Pickering Recreation Complex 1867 Valley Farm Road Free Family Fun including: Live Entertainment by Circus Jonathon, Swimming, Skating, Bouncers & Wii, Family Zumba Party, Facepainting & Cake, The Musical debut of the Bicentennial Theme Song & So Much More! Pickering’s Bicentennial Birthday Celebration! Birthday Celebration! cityofpickering.com 905.683.6582 search Pickering Great Events The Bicentennial Commemorative Program is coming.Watch with your Pickering News Advertiser for this 80 page magazine, published in celebration of Pickering’s 200th Year. Send your Pickering stories, events and photos to kferguson@cityofpickering.com Join the Celebration visit cityofpickering.com th 2011InterimTaxNotice BoardsAndCommittees Vacancies Date Meeting/Location Time February24 LibraryBoard –Central 7:00pm March1 HeritagePickering 7:00pm CityHall-MainCommitteeRoom March2 CommitteeofAdjustment 7:00pm CityHall-MainCommitteeRoom March2 AccessibilityAdvisoryCommittee 7:00pm CityHallTowerRoom Allmeetingsareopentothepublic.Fordetailscall905.420.2222orvisittheCity website.ForServiceDisruptionNotificationcall1.866.278.9993 UpcomingPublicMeetings 2011HeritageDay Saturday,February26,2011 startingat11:00am Visitourwebsiteat cityofpickering.com formoreinformationonthePickeringAdvisory CommitteeonDiversityortoviewphotosofthe2010HeritageDayCelebration. LiveCulturalPerformanceswillinclude: •TheCountyTownSingers •Jessica’sFootstepsDanceSchool •NativeCanadianCentreCommunityDrum •LatinMusic–Hispanic-CanadianAllianceof Ontario •Indo-CanadianCulturalAssociationof Durham •DurhamTamilAssociation •McGrathHighlandDancers •DeviMandir •RoyalScottishCountryDanceSociety •TamilCultural&AcademicSocietyofDurham •Indo-CanadianCulturalAssociationof Durham •SweetHarmony •SashSanyallperformingIndianandReggae Music •ZahrasSchoolofDance Displayswillinclude: •PickeringAdvisoryCommitteeonDiversity •PickeringPublicLibrary •Hispanic-CanadianAllianceofOntario •CongressofBlackWomenofCanada–Ajax/ PickeringChapter •PickeringAjaxItalianSocialClub •[YOU]nity •DurhamTamilAssociation •PickeringMuseumVillage •Indo-CanadianCulturalAssociationof Durham •DurhamContinuingEducation •TamilCulturalandAcademicSocietyof Durham •DeviMandir TheHeritageDayCelebrationisadynamiceventthatcelebratesPickering’srichheritage and cultural diversity. Visitors will be both entertained and informed by a variety of danceandmusicalperformancesaswellasinteractivedisplays.ThePickeringAdvisory CommitteeonDiversityisproudtohosttheannualHeritageDayCelebration–anevent thatbringsthecommunitytogetherbycelebratingourdifferences. durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • February 23, 201110 P Spend Your winter with us 70StationSt.,Ajax Call905-683-7321 www.chartwellreit.ca Ballycliffe Lodge retirement residence BEATTHEWINTERBLUESEVENT Thursday,February24that2pm Joinusaswesingtheblues,weartheblues andeveneatthebluestillthey’regone. CallDebbieformoredetails. February 23, 2011 Ajax & Pickering Locations 279 Kingston Rd. E. Ajax 260 Kingston Rd. E. Ajax (in Home Depot) 1105 Kingston Rd. Pickering (in Home Depot) 255 Salem Rd. S. D#1 42 Old Kingston Rd., Ajax 465 Bayly St. W. #5, Ajax Wednesday, Flyers If you did not receive your News Advertiser/flyers OR you are interested in a paper route call Circulation at 905-683-5117. 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All three are taught by Marion Roberts, back. durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • February 23, 201111 AP AJAX PICKERING NEWS ADVERTISER Spring 2011 Come and see Come and see Durham’s leadingDurham’s leading wedding wedding professionalsprofessionals Sunday, February 27 11am - 5pm 11am - 5pm Ajax Convention Centre Ajax Convention Centre Fashion ShowsFashion Shows 12 Noon & 3pm In partnership with... Sponsored by... source.comwedding "2)$!,$%3)2%3"2)$!,$%3)2%3 ).#).# MakeUp by LENASight & Sound PICKERING PHOTO In the village Tickets at the doorTickets at the door $6.00 each or 2 for $10 or $4 each $6.00 each or 2 for $10 or $4 each online at durhamweddingsource.comonline at durhamweddingsource.com 550 Beck Cres. Ajax550 Beck Cres. Ajax Just off the Salem Rd. exit from 401 AjaxJust off the Salem Rd. exit from 401 AjaxLOOKINSIDE... Ven d ors,Servic es, & More! Bridal Gowns, Tuxedos, Bridesmaid Dresses & Mother of the Bride Dresses booth #7 durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • February 23, 201112 AP SPRING 2011SPRING 2011 WEDDING SHOWWEDDING SHOW Advertising Feature 1 2 34 56 78 910 1112131415 24 25 26 27 28 293031323334 35 23222120 16171819 3637 383943 42 41 404445 46 47 48 5352515049 1 &2 The Bay 3. Bridal Desires 4. Photo Studio 5. 4 Seasons Golf and Country Club 6. Just for You Weddings 7. Pickering Photo 8. TASAJ 9. Canadian Cancer Society 10. Sugar Chalet 11. Clarington Pro Sound 12. Good Life Fitness 13. Tuxedo Royale 14. Garo Jewellers 15. Carruthers Creek Golf and Country Club 16. Tip Top Tailors 17. Van Belle Flowers 18. Request Limo 19. Rhythm Entertainment 20. Moores the Suit People 21. Captive Video Productions 22. Dave McGonigal – Bag Piper 23. CIBC - Steve Henry 24. Cleo Photography 25. The Chocolate Castle 26. WAG JAG 27. Mary Kay – Joan Elliot 28. Bunch Family Florists 29. Lisa McRea Photography 30. Cakes by Stephanie 31. TBA 32. Alleyne’s Men’s Salon 33. Ajax Hilton Garden Inn 34. Sight and sound Music Service 35. Ajax Convention Centre 36. & 37 Annie Lane Events & Décor 38. Soho Travel 39. Century 21 – Steve Souza 40. The Mortgage Centre 41. Le Papillon Events 42. GORGIAS Salon & Spa 43. Peppers & Poppyseeds Catering 44. Wedding and Media 45. Reverend Martin 46 & 47 Hair and spa In Motion 48 & 49 Make up by Lena 50. Reverend Maryanne Thomson 51. Investors Group 52. Erin Melinda Salon 53. Holiday Inn Show Vendors BOOTH LOCATIONS MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE Rev. Norm Martin, Of- fi ciant PUBLISHER Tim Whittaker PUBLICATION DIRECTOR Duncan Fletcher SHOW COORDINATOR Laurie McCaig LAYOUT & DESIGN Yvonne Verkuyl EDITOR Tamara McKee CONTRIBUTING WRITER Cathy Minz CIRCULATION MANAGER Abe Fakhourie AJAX & PICKERING NEWS ADVERTISER 130 Commercial Avenue Ajax, Ontario L1S 2H5 Tel: 905-683-5110 Circulation: 905-683-5117 A Publication of Metroland Durham Region Media Group Durham offers...TASAJ WEDDING PLANNING AND EVENT DÉCOR TERRI-ANN JAMES WEDDING PLANNER (905) 706 5732 WWW.TASAJ.COM 310 Stevenson Rd. N. Oshawa 905.434.5777 For Over 22 Years Sugar Chalet Custom cakes for any size Wedding and all special occasions. Our expertise will guide you every step of the way. The good life isn’t about chasing perfection. But holding on to what is good. Follow us on: JoiningMadeEasy: Over 280 locations across Canada Call today for a club near you! 1.800.597.1FIT goodlifefitness.com booth #8 booth #10 booth #12 Have All Your Beauty Questions Answered By Our Professional Consultants. Please visit our booth at the Bridal Show on Sunday, February 27, 2011, 11am - 5pm, or call any of our representatives. Begin your fairy tale wedding by choosing the perfect makeup looks for the bride, bridesmaids and mother of the bride. Find the one that suits your wedding day mood and down-the-aisle style. Because looking gorgeous on your special day is thefirstchapterinyourhappily-ever-aftertale. Deborah.....905.723.1517 Gwen....905.448.0916 Joan......905.728.4220 Cheri.....905.743.6163 Sylvia....905.668.4864 HaHaHa booth #27 booth #24 durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • February 23, 201113 AP SPRING 2011SPRING 2011 WEDDING SHOWWEDDING SHOW Advertising Feature Welcome to the 2011 Welcome to the 2011 Spring Wedding Show!Spring Wedding Show! On Sunday, February 27th, you’ll fi nd the best of everything you need to plan your special day in the beautiful Ajax Convention Centre. And every amazing wedding supplier is local so you don’t need to go very far to get exactly what you want! From the moment you enter the show to the time you depart, you’ll be inspired by brilliant ideas. As you enter, be sure to notice the stage (and front door) décor in the fresh colours of spring. It’s just a taste of the extraordinary décor options available by Terri-Ann James, owner of TASAJ Wedding Planning and Event Décor. Brides receive a “Bride to Be” badge at the front door which makes them eligible to win fabulous prizes throughout the day. Spot prizes, courtesy of the News Advertiser and participating vendors, will be announced randomly throughout the show, creating lots of fun and excitement all day long. Listen carefully for your chance to win! While taking in the beautiful sights, you’ll enjoy the soothing sounds of the Hartshorn-Walton quartet. Local bagpiper, Dave McGonigal will be making a few appearances with his merry tunes. Sample hor d’oeuvres courtesy of Ajax Convention Centre and take in the stunning venue, delightfully decorated so you can see what it will look like at your wedding. Refreshments will also be available. Don’t miss the fashion shows at noon and 3pm where you’ll discover gorgeous wedding gowns and bridesmaid’s dresses from Bridal Desires and elegant tuxedos from Tuxedo Royale. Music and emcee services for the show are by Sight and Sound Music Services. They will get you in the mood to enjoy the show and to create the wedding of your dreams. After each fashion show brides-to-be will have an opportunity to win fabulous prizes from The Bay, sponsors of the show. Stop by The Bay’s booth to fi ll out a ballot. These prizes are incredible so be sure to listen for the announcements. Brides must be present to win! From reception venues, caterers and limos to wedding cakes, photographers and fl owers, you’ll fi nd it all at the Spring Wedding Show. Book a live classical or jazz ensemble for your wedding ceremony, cocktail hour and reception. Choose the song for your fi rst dance as a married couple. Discuss the style of bridal bouquet and reception decorations you adore and fi nd some ideas you hadn’t even considered to make your day extraordinary. Some vendors will even be off ering specials and discounts to couples who book their services at the show. Watch as the hair stylists from Hair and Spa in Motion and makeup artists from MakeUp by Lena work their magic on the fashion show models right on the fl oor so you can see how it’s done. Ask questions about proper application techniques and the best colours to use. Then arrange your personal consultation. Every guest at the show has a chance to win a romantic one-night stay at the Hilton Garden Inn. Stop by the Ajax Hilton booth to fi ll out a ballot! “You’ll fi nd everything you could possibly need to plan the perfect wedding,” explains Laurie McCaig. “It’s a great full- service show with quality vendors who have earned their good reputation.” If you are planning a wedding, don’t miss this show! It’s a great opportunity to learn what’s available from local vendors for your wedding! A full list of vendors is available online at www.durhamweddingsource.com. Conveniently located right off Highway 401 at Salem Road, the Ajax Convention Centre has ample parking. Music ServicesMusic Services Sight & Sound FullTimeWedding Specialists We are on time, play requests and have FUN! Crowd Interaction! All Nationalities! Special Effects Available! 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It comes complete with a duvet cover, sheet set, pillow shams and decorative cushions. This prize package also includes a delightfully cozy Distinctly Home duvet to keep you toasty warm. The total value of this prize is $1044.99. The Bay has also graciously donated the superb Curtis Stone Stainless Steel 10-piece cookware set that will keep you creating fabulous cuisine in the kitchen(value $499.99). Brides also have a chance to win a decadent Christian Dior fragrance basket bursting with men’s and lady’s fragrances, skin cream and lots of other goodies (valued at $450). Wow! Sponsor of the 2011 Spring Wedding Show, The Bay believes that building your life together should be easy. That’s why they have the biggest and best bridal gift registry in the country. Be sure to stop by The Bay’s booth to see just how easy it is. Did you know that it is considered proper etiquette to include your bridal registry information in wedding shower invitations? Wedding and shower guests like to know they are giving gifts that you love and that suit your personal taste. The Bay makes registering super easy with a complete checklist for every room in the house, helping to simplify the process and reduce unwanted stress. The trained associates at The Bay can help you choose a healthy selection of gifts in every price point. Register at The Bay to outfi t your home with quality home decor, accessories and appliances. Top names in style and function, like Gluckstein Home, Wamsutta, Fieldcrest, Dyson, Kate Spade, KitchenAid, Cuisinart, Denby and Lennox (to name just a few) off er practical appeal and showcase your great taste and personal sense of fl air. Getting started has never been so easy. Visit The Bay at Pickering Town Centre or call 905-837-8691 ext. 341 to book an appointment with a gift registry consultant. Brides, grooms and their families and friends love the Spring Wedding Show for the brilliant ideas, quality wedding suppliers and the absolutely incredible prizes. 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Bridal Desires and Tuxedo Royale have the latest colours and styles together with the personalized service you need for fi nd the perfect fi t! Be sure to see the latest trends from top designers at the 2011 Spring Wedding Show. Discover for yourself why so many couples choose their wedding attire at Bridal Desires and Tuxedo Royale. Wedding gowns in rich, luxurious satin fabrics highlight this spring’s trend as well as fashion- forward looks with mermaid silhouettes paired with dramatic layered skirts. Bridal gowns adorned with large fl ower accents are popular and sweetheart necklines are still a fl attering choice. Ivory is still very popular but traditional white is making a comeback. Dresses with subtle, clear beading, single-shoulder and strapless are extremely popular for walking down the aisle. Since destination weddings are a fashionable choice, Bridal Desires will be showcasing lightweight chiff on easy-to-travel wedding gowns, too. To compliment the bride’s dress, bridal party styles include fl oral accents, single-shoulder and strapless designs. Fun, fl irty knee-length dresses are hot this year and you’ll see lots of purple, turquoise, apple green, cobalt blue and moss green this year. Whether you rent or purchase formal attire for the groom, you want to look your very best. That’s why Tuxedo Royale has trained professionals to help you choose the right look to make your day extra-special. They know that there’s more to being a groom than putting on a suit and showing up. There are many choices to be made. To coordinate the bridal party style, Tuxedo Royale lets you choose accessories from 180 colours, including the exciting Ombre collection of vibrant ties and pocket squares, made to be worn with a black vest. “Our extensive colour choices, along with our impeccable service is what sets us apart,” says Ivan Zichy, owner Tuxedo Royale. “Slim fi t, two-button tuxedo jackets are very popular and look great,” explains Mr. Zichy. “We’re the only one with the Jean Yves hot red coat and black pants.” Rentals include the jacket, pants, cummerbund, tie, shirt, suspenders, studs and cuffl inks. Upgrade with vests, pocket squares and formal footwear on all the groomsmen. Size doesn’t really matter and is more about personal style. With over 30 years of experience and their unparalleled service, excellent selection and attention to detail, Tuxedo Royale is Ontario’s favourite formalwear store. With dozens of incredible styles, you can choose from Chaps Ralph Lauren, Perry Ellis, Joseph Abboud, Jean Yves, After Six and much more. Then coordinate and compliment your style with the hottest vest and tie colours. Celebrate your special day in style with Tuxedo Royale and Bridal Desires. See them at the fashion show. Bridal Desires is located at 11 Harwood Avenue South. Call 905-426-6769 to make an appointment or visit www.bridaldesires.ca. Tuxedo Royale is located in Pickering Town Centre. Call 905-831-0222 to make an appointment or visit www.tuxedoroyale.com. Gorgeous gowns from Bridal Desires and elegant tuxedos from Tuxedo Royale, of course! What are the best dressed What are the best dressed couples wearing down the aisle?couples wearing down the aisle? booth #36&37 booth #35 booth #33 durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • February 23, 201116 AP SPRING 2011SPRING 2011 WEDDING SHOWWEDDING SHOW Advertising Feature artistic design...You’ve found the perfect partner... 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If she’s shy and subdued she will not be happy with too much makeup.” “Brides ask about the ‘smoky eye.’ It’s still in style but the colours have changed. The look has softened a bit, and now uses purples and greys.” “Many brides want to look themselves but more made up,” explains Lena. “If a bride doesn’t usually wear makeup, she suggests going with a makeup artist over doing it yourself. Lena has everything already in her case and she knows how to apply make up to enhance your natural beauty. “Spring trends include brighter colours even in make-up,” explains Lena. “Try a bright blue eyeliner for added colour.” “For bridesmaids, spring and summer dresses are more colourful, so we add energy to their make-up with nice pinks and roses on their lips,” says Lena. Kim Bogris, owner of Hair and Spa in Motion suggests a one-on-one consultation with a hairstylist long before your wedding day. “You don’t want any last minute surprises. When you change your mind about your hairstyle on your wedding day it can be very time consuming and nerve-racking,” she explains. “A big trend in hairstyles these days is romantic; loose fl owing hair accented with fl owers. More brides are choosing to wear their hair down,” explains Kim. “Many brides know exactly what they want and they have pictures of their chosen style.” “For brides who don’t know what they want for a hairstyle, I have lots of pictures to show them for ideas. We try a few that appeal to the bride and take pictures, make notes and decide which one she likes best.” When you know exactly what your hair and make-up will look like before the big day you’ll be far more relaxed and able to enjoy time with your friends and family. Makeup for the Spring Wedding Fashion Show provided by MakeUp by Lena, www.makeupbylena.ca 416.520.5260. Hairstyles for the Spring Wedding Fashion Show provided by Hair and Spa in Motion, www.hairandspainmotion.com 905.999.5597. 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Sign-up for your favourite airlines’ websaver deals and get information on reduced-cost fl ights sent directly to your inbox. Perfect Present Known your friend for as long as you can remember and can’t think of a single gift you haven’t already given? Snap photos of the celebrations leading up to and including the wedding and give them to your friend with a digital frame like the Kodak Pulse Digital Frame, which allows you to email pictures to its personal email address long after you have parted ways. Overindulging Celebrating any occasion, especially one as signifi cant as a wedding, can be no time for restriction. With late-night- laughs, delicious foods and stressful planning, make sure you get a lot of rest in advance of the big days. Consume lots of water (before and during the celebrations) and relax or sleep whenever possible. Staying fresh and alert can be hard amongst a whirlwind of activities, but doing so will help ensure an occasion you never forget. Tips for planning a memorable Tips for planning a memorable pre-wedding partypre-wedding party With spring and summer wedding planning in full-swing, now is the time to focus not only on the perfect dinner menu, venue and entertainment for your guest, but the celebrations leading up to the big day too. The Official Hair Designer for the Fall Fashion Show! www.hairandspainmotion.com info@hairandspainmotion.com 905.999.5597 | 800.242.9903 Enter our draw for a FREE Hair Straightener! booth #46&47 durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • February 23, 201118 AP SPRING 2011SPRING 2011 WEDDING SHOWWEDDING SHOW Advertising Feature fabulous selection...Featuring Top Designers Join us at 12 Noon & 3 pm for the Fashion Show to view our latest collections! BRIDAL DESIRESBRIDALDESIRES INC.INC. www.bridaldesires.ca Formal & Destination Gowns Veils & Headpieces Bridesmaid & Mothers Dresses Intimate Apparel Bridal Accessories 11 Harwood Ave., S. Ajax Cornerstone Plaza (within one block south of Kingston Rd. (Hwy. #2) across from Staples) 905.426.6769 Mon, Wed, Fri: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm • Tues, Thurs: 10:00 am – 8:00 pm • Sat: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Saturdays require an appointment (905) 492-3984 627 LIVERPOOL RD PICKERING WWW.ERINTONNER.COM HAIR STUDIO 4 Seasons Country Club - Located in North Pickering 905-649-2436 • www.2golf.ca Inspiration for Wedding Receptions Accommodating 50 - 200 by the Fireplace or on the Covered Terrace.booth #3 BOUQUETSBOUQUETS Specializing in CustomWedding Design to make your day Extraordinary VAN BELLE FLOWERS BOWMANVILLE • OSHAWA • WHITBY Call 1-800-263-8008 to bookYour Wedding Consultation vanbelleflowers.com CENTRE PIECECENTRE PIECE AISLE DECORAISLE DECOR lovelove booth #17 booth #5 booth #52 In a recent survey released by Visa Inc., 88 percent of couples believed they overspent on some aspect of their wedding. In today’s economic climate, the cost of weddings is even tougher to swallow, as both the domestic and global economy remains diffi cult to predict. Economic uncertainty has left many young couples fearful of making a big fi nancial commitment to their weddings. But it’s still possible for couples to make the most of their wedding without landing themselves in heavy debt once the honeymoon is over and the bills must be paid. * Limit beverage availability. In the Visa survey, respondents felt they overspent more on food, drink and cake than any other aspect of their wedding. The bar tab can quickly add up at the end of the night, but couples can limit the bar expense by making on a few diff erent types of drinks available. Off er just two or three drink options instead of a full bar. Couples can also consider a cash bar for mixed drinks to help lower the bar tab by the end of the night. * Switch fromSaturday. Saturday weddings are not only the most popular, but also the most expensive. Couples with some fl exibility can save money by moving their wedding to a Friday or Sunday. Couples who move their weddings to Friday often fi nd they get to spend more time with their friends and families the following day, as guests are more inclined to stay in town an extra day than they are on Sunday afternoons following a wedding. * Forgo a traditional honeymoon. Seventeen percent of male respondents to the Visa survey felt they overspent on their honeymoon. While it’s certainly nice to fl y off to the Caribbean and spend your fi rst week as a married couple soaking up some sun, a more local getaway for a couple of days can be just as relaxing and save couples substantial amounts of money. Once the bills have been paid, couples can then enjoy a more traditional honeymoon, possibly in celebration of their fi rst anniversary. * Limit the guest list. Inviting all friends and family members might be a nice gesture, but it’s also an expensive one. Cost-conscious couples can save a good deal of money by only inviting those friends and family members who are closest to them. * Order less extravagant fl oral arrangements. Floral arrangements for a wedding can prove very expensive. But couples can trim those costs using more greenery in the fl oral displays and ordering less expensive, seasonal fl owers. When discussing arrangements with the fl orist, explain that the budget can only allow so much for fl owers, and work together to fi nd ways to add aesthetic appeal without breaking the bank. (MC) Financial Tips Financial Tips for Cost-for Cost- Conscious Conscious CouplesCouples Over the years, weddings have become a major fi nancial commitment, in many instances ensuring a couple’s fi rst task as man and wife will be paying off the mountain of bills they accrued to achieved their dream wedding. info@rhythmentertainment.ca www.rhythmentertainment.ca 905-404-0004 866-847-2323 WHY TRUST JUST ANYONE WITH ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT DAYS OF YOUR LIFE? 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The Bridal Association of America reports that the average couples spends $400 to $500 for an automotive rental. However, prices may vary depending on geography and the type of vehicle rented. Wedding transportation is perhaps something grooms-to- be can get excited about. After all, we’re talking about cars -- some fancy, some large, and many decked out with diff erent features. Plus, it’s traditionally the responsibility of the groom to arrange transportation to and from the ceremony, reception and the hotel or honeymoon destination. Grooms responsible for arranging transportation can consider the following options. * Limousine: A limo is one of the most traditional methods of transport on a couple’s wedding day. A limousine’s size enables them to carry the bridal party in its entirety. Because the bride and groom often do not see each other before the ceremony, two limos may be rented, one larger for the bridal party, and one smaller for the bride and her parents, depending on personal preference. * Classic car: Sports car enthusiasts may want to make an entrance -- and exit -- behind the wheel of a sporty vehicle. These can include a high-end Ferrari or an Aston Martin. Because of their high purchase price, sports car rentals may carry a premium. * Stretch SUV: The traditional limo has morphed into the stretch SUV of popular models, including the Cadillac Escalade, Ford Expedition or even a stretch Hummer. Because of their popularity, these rentals may be snatched up quickly. Be sure to book well in advance of the big day. * Party Bus: Many couples are leaning toward a party bus rental, which may be a single- or double- decker bus that can fi t scores of people inside. These are particularly attractive to couples with a very large bridal party, or those who hope to begin the celebration even before reaching the reception hall. * Horse-drawn carriage: Some couples truly want the fairytale feel on their wedding day. A horse-drawn carriage can evoke feelings of a Cinderella-type day. The carriage tends to be best suited to warm weather. For winter weddings, a horse- drawn sleigh might make a better alternative. * Motorcycle: Exciting couples may want to ride off into the sunset on the back of a roadster or sports bike. * Horses: Horses can haul more than just a carriage. A bride and groom atop a handsome steed can make for a memorable wedding transportation option and equally memorable photos. * Boat: Individuals getting married by the sea or another body of water may want to consider attending the festivities via boat, be it a large vessel or a more intimate canoe or rowboat. Wedding day transportation varies depending on each couple’s preference. Here are some other things to keep in mind concerning transportation. * Be sure to have transportation options at the ready for guests who may have over-indulged on alcoholic beverages. * Wedding party participants who arrived at the wedding by a limo or other source will need a ride home somehow. * Find out if a hotel nearby off ers complementary transportation to and from the reception hall. (MC) Wedding Day Transportation Wedding Day Transportation Options AboundOptions Abound Transportation to and from the wedding must be arranged in advance of a couple’s big day. WandaSparling-Corbett,WPICC 905.665.6701 wanda_corbett@rogers.com www.just4youwedddings.ca VISITOURNEW SHOWROOM Pleasecallforan appointment CertifiedWeddingCoordinator WeddingDecorator R EQUEST L IMOUSINE SERVICE Now taking bookings for ourNow taking bookings for our 2006 SUV2006 SUV Lincoln 140” NavigatorLincoln 140” Navigator Request Limousine Service prides itself in making a difference to your special event. 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In the music business for over 30 years with professional DJ’s who arrive on time, play requests and get your guests dancing, Sight and Sound has great music from all eras, for every age group and ethnic background. Their dedication to tailoring services to give you exactly what you want has set them apart from the competition. They take exceptional pride in tending to the details and ensuring you are dancing with delight on your big day. Because of this, most of their business comes from referrals. Pre-planning is the key to a great event. They meet with you several times to discover your musical tastes, the songs you have chosen for the formal dances and the diversity of your guests. Then they assign one of their professional fun DJs that best suits your wedding needs. A 50 year old DJ will not show up for crowd of 22 year olds! But they off er much more than just the music for your wedding. Sight and Sound will take care of every facet of your after-party. From your grand entrance as man and wife, to exciting games that incorporate your loved ones, “It’s all part of the package we off er,” says Steve Ernst, owner of Sight and Sound. “If you don’t have a Master of Ceremonies, we can take care of that. If you do have an MC then we’ll work together,” explains Ernst. With more than 40,000 songs to choose from, and more special touches than you can imagine, you can relax and enjoy the celebration. Sight and Sound can create virtually any atmosphere you desire regardless of where you host your reception. With mood lighting in colours that can be tailored to match bridal party colours and special eff ects to spice up the dance fl oor, your venue can be transformed into a funky night club or a quiet romantic. Why not have your initials and wedding date projected onto an otherwise blank wall and surrounded by up- lighting to add glamour and sparkle. From special lighting to dry ice and pyrotechnics, Sight and Sound has everything you can dream of to celebrate in exceptional style. Company President Steve Ernst has been the offi cial Emcee for the Ajax Pickering Bridal Show for over 10 years with Durham’s most requested DJ, Matt (djb), as the show’s music man. Watch for them at this year’s Bridal Show, where they will be providing the music for the fashion show and emceeing the event! While at the show, ask about their brand new package: ‘The Human Jukebox’ with prices starting at $499 for a professional DJ with quality sound system. Your entertainment options are endless with Sight and Sound! For more information call (905) 686-4810, email info@ sightandsoundonline.ca or visit www.sightandsoundonline.ca. Create incredible memories that will last a lifetime for you and your guests with music and lighting by Sight and Sound. durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • February 23, 201121 AP SPRING 2011SPRING 2011 WEDDING SHOWWEDDING SHOW Advertising Feature Comfort Inn Pickering 533 Kingston Rd. Pickering, ON L1V 3N7 905.831.6200 www.choicehotels.ca/cn291 BY CHOICE HOTELS End Your Special Day In Comfort •FREE Room Incentive - when booking 10 rooms or more for your wedding party or guests • Group rates available •Wedding invitation inserts • Free parking • Free local calls • Comfort Sunshine Continental Breakfast • Clean, comfortable Guest rooms • amazing selection • in-house alterations & accessories • sizes 8 -24 (incl. Petites & Women) • comfortable atmosphere • competent staff to assist you 374 Old Kingston Road, Scarborough (Highland Creek Village)416-281-9966 Five minutes from Whites Rd. Call for directions! Look up our website: www.feliciascollection.com We pamper The Mother of the Bride and guests With your own personal gift consultant guiding you through their extensive selection of exceptional decor and appliances for every room in your home, you’ll be on your way to creating the lifestyle you desire. “Many times couples have lived together or lived on their own so they are merging two diff erent styles – this is a perfect time to upgrade to that dream lifestyle that you both will love. A bridal gift registry consultant can help you decide what your combined lifestyle is going to look like,” explains Stella Farrace, National Director, Bridal Gift Registry at The Bay. “It’s not just about replacement. We ask couples what they aspire to have.” The Bay Gift Registry off ers a solution for your entire home. Your personal consultant will encourage you to think about how everything will look together so one room fl ows seamlessly into the next and you get the comfortable feeling of ‘home’ you desire. “We’re proud of our dedicated service and our devoted consultants in all stores. Personalized service is something we continue to focus on. We off er couples the help they need and we make it as fun, easy and as seamless as possible to choose the gifts they want in person, online and across the country,” says Ms. Farrace. Selecting the items for your gift registry can be a daunting task. Without guidance, taking the scanner through the store and haphazardly adding items can often result in many “unhappy” returns. With your personal gift consultant and their handy ‘gift guide’, at The Bay couples can feel secure that they are selecting quality items that suit their style for the long term. “Consultants are focused on the couple,” explains Ms. Farrace. “They take the time to understand the couples’ needs and help them plan how everything will look and feel when it’s all together at home.” Couples begin selecting items for dining and entertaining, keeping in mind their formal and casual dining styles. Bed and bath items can be chosen together so that everything coordinates beautifully. Arranging two to three separate appointments with your consultant will allow you the time to consider all of The Bay’s spectacular choices in home decor and accessories. Schedule your fi rst appointment to choose dining and kitchen items, a second appointment to consider bed and bath things, and then a third appointment to choose larger items such as entertainment systems and appliances. Group gifting is a huge trend and a great way for a new couple to get the larger things on their list. “People will get together to buy one big gift,” says Ms. Farrace. “They enjoy the convenience of shopping from the registry as well as knowing they are getting something the couple will really enjoy.” Couples who register with The Bay’s Gift Registry receive an exclusive wedding guide that is released twice per year. Build your wish list in person and then add to it by selecting items from the guide and sending it to your gift Consultant to add to your registry…it’s that easy. Visit The Bay’s booth at the Ajax Wedding Show to see the incredible items they have on display. Then, make an appointment with a personal gift consultant and prepare for your life of happily ever after. A gift registry for the lifestyle A gift registry for the lifestyle you desireyou desire You’ve chosen your partner for life. Now choose the products you’ll both love living with from The Bay Gift Registry. durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • February 23, 201122 AP booth #1 & 2 durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • February 23, 201123 APThe tuques of Durham TERRY WHYTE KIERA MORGULIS JODY LOGAN JACKSON FROUDE SHAUN COSBURN ESME KITTLE LAURA TAVERNER ANIKA AND KATE VANDER SCHAAF HAILEY LEDSHAM AIDEN MCDERMOTT AVA CAPRARA CHELSEA KUIPERS DIANNE CHANDLER DYLAN MCDERMOTT EMILY EKKER PEYTON IAFRATE JADE SMITH AVA KILPATRICK PHOTOS BY CELIA KLEMENZ, RYAN PFEIFFER AND RON PIETRONIRO News Advertiser • February 23, 201124 AP Calendar CONTESTS Who’s the best General ever? Who is the greatest modern day Oshawa General? Eric Lindros or John Tavares? Vote at www.facebook.com/newsdurham. Kids in the Kitchen Spending some time in the kitchen with the kids could win your family tickets to Spring Fling, Canada’s largest indoor carnival, coming to the Rogers Centre this March break. We’re kicking off a Kids in the Kitchen photo contest. Check out our blog daily at http://durhamregion.typepad.com/ food_and_wine/ for kid-friendly recipes sure to get your young- sters flipping, beating and eating their own culinary creations. To join the contest, find us on Facebook at www.facebook. com/newsdurham to post your best kids cooking picture along with a description of who and what’s going on in the photo. Tell all your pals to become a friend of the page and vote for their favourite picture. Voting deadline is noon, March 1. The prize is available to Durham Region residents only. No photo manipulation please. Make your Oscar picks The Oscars are on Feb. 27. Which flick do you think will take home Best Picture honours? Let us know at www.facebook.com/newsdurham. ONGOING BRAIN TUMOUR SURVIVOR GROUP. meets on the first Thursday of each month from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at St. Paul’s United Church, 65 Kings Cres., Ajax. 1-800-265-5106. PICKERING VILLAGE SENIORS CLUB. members play shuffleboard on Thursdays from 1 to 4 p.m. at 29 Linton Ave., Ajax. 905-683-8460. EUCHRE. every Friday from 6:45 to 10 p.m. at the Pet- ticoat Creek Library and Community Centre, 470 Kingston Rd. W. (between Rosebank Road and Rougemount Drive), Pickering. Hosted by the Rouge Hill Seniors. New members welcome. 905-420-4660, ext. 6302. DARTS. Mondays and Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to noon at the Petticoat Creek Library and Community Centre, 470 Kingston Rd. W. (between Rosebank Road and Rouge- mount Drive), Pickering. Hosted by the Rouge Hill Seniors. New members welcome. 905-420-4660, ext. 6302. FEBRUARY 23 THE BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL WOMEN OF DURHAM. meet from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Bayly Res- taurant, 325 Westney Rd. S., Ajax. Guest speaker Timea Nagy, founder of Walk With Me, speaks on Human Traffick- ing: In Our Own Backyard. The cost is $35 for guests ($40 after Feb. 18), $30 for members. For reservations, contact Joanne Cox by Feb. 18. 905-571-0473, 2resrv@bpwdur- ham.com. FEBRUARY 26 AJAX PHILATELIC SOCIETY. holds its 31st Annual Show and Bourse APEX 2011 in the HMS AJAX room, Ajax Community Centre, 75 Centennial Rd., Ajax, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sixteen stamp dealers, hot refreshments, door prizes, Youth Table and more. Free admittance. FEBRUARY 27 DURHAM TAMIL ASSOCIATION. and its Youth Advisory Commit- tee presents a Youth Employment and Volunteer Seminar at 3:30 p.m. at Ontario Power Generation, 1675 Montgomery Park Rd., Pickering. Geared toward youth 13 years and over interested in obtaining informa- tion about employment and/or volunteer opportunities in their commu- nity. 905-428-7007. MARCH 1 PICKERING POWERHOUSE TOASTMASTERS. holds a club open house from 6:45 to 8:30 p.m. at the Pickering Recreation Complex, 1867 Valley Farm Rd., second floor meeting rooms, Pickering. pickering. freetoasthost.net, or 905-839-4484 (Christine) or 905-239-2988 (Greg). MARCH 3 WORLD DAY OF PRAYER 2011 SERVICE. written by the women of Chile, at 7:30 p.m. at St. Isaac Jogues Catholic Church, 1148 Finch Ave., Pickering. Send your upcoming events to newsroom@durhamregion.com. At least 14 days notice is required for consideration of their inclusion. durhamregion.com Brad Kelly Sports Editor bkelly@durhamregion.com durhamregion.com facebook.com/sportsdurhamregion twitter.com/scnewsdurhamSports durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • February 23, 201125 AP Cook wins pro debut FENCING Ajax Fencing Club hosting open house AJAX -- The Ajax Fencing Club, the only fencing club serving the Durham Region, is opening its doors to the general public. On Sunday, Feb. 27 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the club will be holding a club tournament and open house at its location at the Wasdell Centre for Innovative Learning, 85 Kings Cres- cent, Ajax. There is no admission, with free coffee, tea and hot chocolate for those in attendance. The club offers programs for children eight and older, teens and adults. The senior coach, Ainsley Swit- zer, is the four-time Canadian wom- en’s champion and is working towards the 2012 Olympics in London. SUBMITTED PHOTO MISSISSAUGA -- Brandon Cook of Ajax lands a punch to the midsection of Francis Lafreniere during his pro boxing debut in Mississauga on Saturday night. Cook won a split decision in the four round bout. Four-round split decision for Ajax boxer BRAD KELLY bkelly@durhamregion.com MISSISSAUGA -- He didn’t get the knockout he was seeking, but at the end of his pro box- ing debut, Brandon Cook had his arm raised in victory. The Ajax resident had a successful debut on Saturday night, winning a four-round split decision over Quebec’s Francis Lafreniere during a card entitled The Fighters at the Her- shey Centre in Mississauga. The judges scored the 162-pound middleweight fight 39-38 and 38-37 for Cook, and 38-37 for Lafreniere. “I thought it went pretty good,” said Cook of the fight. “After the first round, I got too anxious, trying to knock him out because I dropped him with the first right hand. “I could have done a lot better. I was winging a lot of punches. It was a little overwhelming that with my first punch I dropped the guy.” The 24 year old started the fight strong, sending Lafreniere to the canvas with a hard right in the opening seconds of the first round. Lafreniere came back strong in the second and third, as Cook felt he lost both rounds, suffering a cut over his left eye, that required five stitches to close after the fight, as a result of a clash of heads. Cook, nicknamed Bad Boy, felt he came back in the fourth and did enough to win the round, as both fighters went toe-to-toe des- perately trying to pull out the win. Early in the round, Cook cut Lafreniere over the left eye with a punch, resulting in the ringside doctor having to take a closer look at the gash with just 15 seconds remaining in the fight. “I thought it was a pretty good fight, but I have a lot to work on,” said Cook in critiquing the fight. The Motor City Boxing Club fighter praised his coaches at the Oshawa-based club for get- ting him ready for the fight, and promoter Tyler Buxton for his help along the way. Bux- ton was pleased with what he saw in Cook. “Brandon showed the fans that he is going to be a great, exciting fighter for fans here in the GTA to follow. I can see him becoming the fan favorite for all fight fans here in Ontario.” Cook will have the stitches removed Friday, and plans on some light training over the next couple of weeks before sparring again in prep- aration for an anticipated fight in April. BOXING After the ﬁ rst round, I got too anxious, trying to knock him out because I dropped him with the first right hand. Brandon Cook SNOWBOARDING Evanoff wins gold on the slopes PICKERING -- Richard Evanoff is moving up the ranks on the snow- board scene as he represents Cana- da in the junior program. In LeRelais, Quebec, for two NorAm races recently, the Pickering resident placed fourth in a parallel giant slalom race, followed by a gold medal-winning performance the next day in a parallel slalom race. This was quite a feat as two of the 34 racers competing are on the World Cup cir- cuit. There is no time off, with events in Stoneham, Quebec (World Cup race), Sunday, Feb 20, Halifax, Nova Scotia to represent Ontario in the Canada Winter Games on Tuesday, Feb 22, and then off to Holimont, NY, for two more FIS races on the Feb. 23 and 24. Evanoff will be racing in Ontario at Mount St. Louis Moonstone on Mar. 4-5 in both a FIS event and the pro- vincial championships. HOCKEY Go online to play inline this summer OSHAWA -- Players interested in inline hockey during the summer can sign up now online. Durham Region Inline Hockey runs each Sunday night beginning in May at the Legends Centre. Cost is $165 per player. Visit www.durhaminline.com more information or to sign up. durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • February 23, 201126 AP • Do you have a desire to work with the elderly or disabled? • Are you interested in supporting people to live independent lives? • Have you considered a job in community health or a nursing/retirement home? TRAINTO BECOME A PERSONAL SUPPORTWORKER AND BE PREPAREDTO MAKE A DIFFERENCE ATTEND AN INFORMATION SESSION THURSDAY FEBRUARY 3 - 10:00 AM 120 Centre St.S.,Oshawa AT E.A. LOVELL CENTRE 120 CENTRE ST. S., OSHAWA Limited Seats Available REGISTER NOW FOR SEPTEMBER 2011 • Have your questions answered • Learn about the growing employment opportunities this career has to offer. • Reading and writing skills assessment • No appointment necessary • Bring proof of Canadian citizenship/residency, and photo identification •Limited parking on-site. Municipal parking adjacent to school. ATTEND AN INFORMATION SESSION THURSDAY MARCH 3 - 10:00 AM ONTARIO JUNIOR HOCKEY LEAGUE Panthers staying put next season Changes in ownership, coaching staff a possibility BRAD KELLY bkelly@durhamregion.com PICKERING -- The Pan- thers are staying put in Pickering next season. There is, however, some uncertainty in regards to who will be returning in an ownership and coaching capacity. That’s the impression coming out of the Pan- thers camp a week after the regular season closed for the Ontario Junior Hockey League club, whose eighth- place finish in the East Divi- sion left it outside the play- off circle. While a couple of stories were making the rounds in regards to the future of the Panthers, co-owners John Porco and Rob Stein put them to rest. The first was word of a merger between the Panthers and the Tren- ton Golden Hawks that Porco was quick to shoot down. “Absolutely not true,” he insisted. “There’s no inten- tions for Pickering to con- tract. The intention is to move forward and continue to play out of Pickering next year,” he said, adding that a merger between the teams was not even discussed. Stein, in a telephone interview from Florida, also confirmed the Pan- thers would operate out of Pickering next season. The other rumour was that the Panthers would cease operations next sea- son as part of a league-wide contraction in an attempt to whittle down the num- ber of teams currently play- ing in the league. That isn’t going to be the case either. “Rob and I both agree that’s not going to happen,” assured Porco, adding that the Panthers notified the league recently they are not interested in contraction. Both owners went through the merger process as this time last season, as Stein’s Ajax Attack and Por- co’s Panthers became one. “The merger has been a good one,” said Porco. “Our success on the ice hasn’t been as great as we would have liked. “We are going to take some time to assess every- thing we do. With any good team or business you always assess the results, assess the performance and assess what you want to do moving forward. It’s going to take us a bit of time to figure that all out.” Porco said that the same process has been followed each of the seven years he has been with the club. As for the intentions of both owners to be involved with the Panthers next sea- son, there is some uncer- tainty. “I don’t see anything changing from what it is now,” said Stein. “I see everything staying the same as it is.” Porco was noncommittal about his intentions. “I’m not going to com- ment on that at this point,” he said. “Rob and I have to figure things out. We’re on the same page. It’s going to take a couple of weeks to figure everything out.” Until some decisions are made, there is a question mark as it relates to the coaching staff returning, particularly head coach John Goodwin, who took the team over this past sea- son. “I’m not sure to be hon- est,” he said of whether he would like to return. “A lot of things would have to change for me to come back and that’s if owner- ship would even want me back. “It’s been an enjoyable year working with the kids. There has been some issues internally that we would have to straighten out.” No dates for a spring rookie camp have been reserved, though the club plans to proceed with one, assured Porco. HIGH SCHOOL HOCKEY LOSSA playoffs in full swing for local teams Juniors get underway this week, while seniors hit ice for round two DURHAM -- Playoffs have begun in the LOSSA junior boys’ hockey loop. The No. 1-ranked St. Mary Monarchs are facing the No. 8-seeded J. Clarke Richard- son Storm, while in the No. 2 versus No. 7 series, the Pickering Trojans face the Ajax Rams. It’s an Oshawa/Whitby match up with the third- and sixth-place teams as the Dwyer Saints face the All Saints Titans, while fourth-ranked Dunbarton Spartans face the Denis O’Connor Chargers. During the regular season, St. Mary secured first place by finishing the year with a record of 9-1. Pickering also had a 9-1 mark, but finished second due to their loss to St. Mary earlier in the season. Dwyer’s third place was earned with an 8-2 record, followed by Dunbarton in fourth with the same 8-2 record. They ran into the same situation as Pickering, ending up with the lower seed due to a loss to Dwyer in head-to-head action. The playoff rules see the first and sec- ond rounds consisting of two games total points, while the championship will then move to a best-of-three format. St. Mary enters the playoffs as defending champions after beating Pickering last year in Game 3 of the final. Senior Hockey -- The second round of the senior hockey playoffs get underway on both fronts Wednesday afternoon. St. Mary is scheduled to play host to Pickering at 1 p.m. in Game 1 of their best- of-three semifinal at Don Beer Arena. The Monarchs advanced following a series win over Holy Trinity. After losing the first game 1-0, they had to win Game 2, which they did, and an overtime period right after to move on. Pickering, meanwhile, defeated Uxbridge. 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AGE GROUPS 20102010 Rates-BeatRates-Beat the 2011the 2011 Rate Increase!Rate Increase! The Ajax Stingers Girls U14 (1997) team is looking to add 2 experienced players for this upcoming season. Recently promoted to Premiere L4 and accepted to the Disney International, the team is looking forward to an exciting year. Please call Coach Steve Horwood at 905.426.2231 or 905.981.7231 or email at shorwood@blackandmcdonald.com Female Rep Soccer Players WantedFemale Rep Soccer Players Wanted ONTARIO HOCKEY LEAGUE Oshawa Generals’ win streak reaches five SHAWN CAYLEY scayley@durhamregion.com OSHAWA -- Considering the Oshawa Generals have done everything possible to take care of their own business as of late, it comes as no surprise that they’ve been doing a little scoreboard watching at the same time. After all, thanks to a recent stretch of five wins in a row, the Ontario Hockey League club now finds itself just three points back of the Ottawa 67’s for first in the East Division and second in the Eastern Conference. The gap was closed to three on Family Day thanks to a combination of Osha- wa’s 1-0 victory over the Brampton Bat- talion and Ottawa’s 4-3 loss to the Kings- ton Frontenacs. “The guys, their mind set is ‘we’re catching Ottawa, we’re catching Otta- wa’, so when it flashed on the screen that it was 3-1 for Kingston, the bench was like ‘let’s hunker down and do the little things’,” coach Chris DePiero said afterwards about his 33-16-4-4 club. “Those are the motivating factors for our guys and now here we are, with Kingston winning, three points behind them, which is great.” And the odds appear to be in Oshawa’s favour in terms of skating away with the division. At least on paper. Both teams have 11 games remain- ing and play each other once more, March 18 in Ottawa. Chances are that game could be the determining factor as to who gets the higher seed, but the 10 other games will see Oshawa face Kingston three times, Peterborough and Belleville twice each, Brampton, Owen Sound and Mississauga. Ottawa, meanwhile, draws 10 differ- ent teams, among them Windsor, Plym- outh and Saginaw in their next three, followed by Belleville, Barrie, Kitchen- er, Kingston, Niagara, Mississauga and Sudbury. One of the biggest factors in Oshawa’s recent roll has been the effectiveness playing at even strength. “I think we did a good job tonight,” DePiero said of playing five-on-five. “When I look, for me the big picture, in the last four games since Wednesday night we’ve given up six goals and only one even strength goal. That’s what I am happy about.” He was also happy about the goalten- ding performance put forth by Peter Di Salvo, and justifiably so. Di Salvo was solid in a 38-save effort, especially in the third period when the overager made 17 saves, allowing Andy Andreoff’s second-period power-play goal to stand as the winner. The goal came with 12 seconds remaining in the period as the Pickering native convert- ed a rebound off a Christian Thomas shot on Brampton’s Matej Machovsky. “I think at this stage of the year, to have a win like that is nice. To win 1-0 and just manage pucks in the manner which we did. I thought Peter Di Salvo was very good in net and certainly that was like playoff hockey. That’s what we’ll have to do.” Oshawa’s next game comes Friday in Kingston, while they return home Sun- day to host Owen Sound, who they beat Sunday on the road, 4-3 in a shootout. That game was originally slated to be played Saturday, but was postponed a day to inclement weather. 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Amenities pools, ﬁ tness room, squash court, party room. $1200/month, heat/air included. Walk to Go/bus/shopping. (905)619- 8927. 2 BEDROOM NORTH OSHAWA very bright quiet apartment, Simcoe North at Russett. Hardwood ﬂ oors, well-maintained 12 plex, newly renovated, near bus/shopping. New applianc- es, cable/heat/water/parking included. Laundry, No dogs. (905)576-2982 (905)626- 3465 Spring Special Condominium Suites in Oshawa 2 & 3 Bdrm's Free Utilities, Parking. Senior's, Retiree's & GM Discounts 905-728-4993 AJAX (Westney & Hwy 2) Beautiful, 2 bdrm. bsmt. apt. Separate entrance, parking, laundry. Available Immediately $840/month 905-427-8735 AJAX, Kingston/Church, Beautiful, bright, spacious newly renovated 2-bedroom basement bungalow apart- ment. Laundry, parking. $975 inclusive. Available now. Near transit & all amenities. No pets/smoking. (416)277- 9037 AJAX, NEW apartment building, studio, 1 & 2-bed- rooms, available now. In- come preferred, $17,000- $32,000/yr. Call (905)683- 9269. AJAX, Pickering Village, large, quiet, 1-bedroom basement apartment, ﬁ re- place, laundry, cable. Walk to Go station. $800. No smoking. Available March 20th. (416)689-8073 BACHELOR, ALL inclusive, $500/month. Newcastle area. Available immediately. 45 King Ave., Newcastle. Call Bob 905-987-4442. BOWMANVILLE large 2- bedroom apt. in well main- tained, controlled entrance 18 unit building, $925/month. New appliances, utilities and parking included. No dogs. Available March 1st. Phone (905)623-9397. Apartments & Flats for RentA 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. CENTRAL OSHAWA, 1 bedroom apt. near Oshawa Centre, $675 per month plus hydro. Avail immediately. Call (905)728-7361 CENTURY HOME, located in Hampton. Two, 2-bdrm apts. Upper level $950/mnth. Main level $1000/mnth. Parking, swimming pool, laundry, all inclusive, newly renovated. Call 905-433-0171. COURTICE (Town- line/Bloor): Basement bache- lor apartment. Separate en- trance, parking, large win- dows, kitchenette, full bathroom, laundry access. Close to busline/401. Quiet and private. $700/month utilities included. Available Jan 1. 905-448-3120. 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, immaculate apartments. 1- bedroom, small building, $890/mnth. 2-bedroom start- ing at $895/mnth. Dead-end street, Adult buildings, park- ing, laundry, security, First/last, Available March 1. (905)986-0480 NORTH OSHAWA- 2-bed- room, March. lst and April lst. 1 - bedroom April 15, May lst. Clean, family building. Heat, hydro and two appli- ances included. Pay cable, parking, laundry facilities. (905)723-2094 ONE OF OSHAWA'S nicest B/Apt's. Great location, lots of parking, separate entrance & laundry. Only 900/mth. Great Value! Available im- mediately. Call for more info 905-259-0507 OSHAWA (Rossland/Wil- son), newly renovated 1-bed- room basement apartment. Large windows, bus at door, $800/month all inclusive with cable. Available now. First/last. (905)233-5955. OSHAWA, BRIGHT, clean, recently renovated, 1-bdrm bsmt. approx. 1100-sq.ft, separate entrance, ﬁ replace. $800/inclusive. Laundry, hi- speed internet extra. First/last. Available March/April 1st. No pets/smoking. (905)622- 4953. Apartments & Flats for RentA 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- RITSON/Bloor, nice, large, clean 1-bedroom basement apt for rent. $725/month, everything in- cluded, ﬁ rst/last, available April 1st. No dogs. Coin laun- dry. Call (289)240-5237. OSHAWA/BOWMANVILLE 1 & 2 bedroom apts. Suites w/balconies, parking, laundry facilities, near all amenities. ALSO 4-bedroom penthouse, Bowmanville, spectacular view of Lake Ontario. 905- 623-4172 The Veltri Group www.veltrigroup.com PICKERING LEGAL 1- BDRM. bsmt. apt., bright, spacious, separate entrance, laundry, parking. utilities incl., avail. immediately, $750/month. First/last, refer- ences, no smoking/pets. 647-402-5453. PORT WHITBY 1722/1724 Dufferin St. Newly renovated spacious 2-bdrm $895. Available April. Laun- dry/parking, walk to GO, 401/Brock St. Near sports arena/shopping. 1-800-693- 2778. 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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 23, 201130 AP 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 JOIN US AT OUR GRAND OPENING AUCTION Large Two Day Arts & Antiques Auction Selling the Estate of Andrew Lawson of Cobourg& Selected Items Andrew Lawson was a long time resident of Cobourg and was best known for helping establish Legal Aid in Ontario and being the ﬁ rst Director, many will remember him from the lavish parties at his mansion on George Street. Saturday & Sunday, February 26 & 27 Preview @ 9:30 a.m. Auction @ 11:00 a.m. Numerous Dinner Services to include: Kaiser, Herend, Crown Derby, Royal Doulton and Numerous Others, Baccarat Crystal, Large Selection of Early English Porcelain, Dresden Lithophane Lamps, Large Goebel Dogs, Sterling Silver to include: Tea and Coffee Services, Quality Silver Plate, Oriental Items, Bronzes, Collection of Blue Decorated Stoneware Crocks, Folk Art, Cranberry Glass Pew Heater, Table Lamps, Mirrors, Numerous Oriental Carpets, Linens and Collector's Items. Furniture to include: Georgian Mahogany Side Board, Mahogany Double Pedestal Table, Marble Top Commode, Inlaid Credenza, French Writing Desk with Ormolu Mount, Pair of Inlaid Display Cabinets, Numerous Other Display Cabinets, Small Tables, Numerous Side Chairs, Two Georgian Mahogany Grandfather Clocks, Inlaid Sewing Table, Pair of Carved French Arm Chairs, Victorian Scap Screen, Polar Bear Skin Rug, Carved French Furniture, Victorian Games Table, Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase, Georgian Slant Front Desk, Numerous Light Fixtures, Large Selection of Oil Paintings, Water Colours & Prints: to include Two Oils by F. H. Brigden, Two Water Colours by Marmaduke Matthews, Russian Icon, Early Portraits & Collection of Silhouettes. Watch Web Site for Updates. For details and photo gallery go to www.waddingtons.ca/cobourg 9 Elgin Street East @ Division Street, Cobourg, Ontario, Phone (905) 373-0501 BUSHNELL * TASCO * SIMMONS * SWISS MILITARY * TELESCOPES * RIFLE SCOPES * BINOCULARS * GPS *TRAIL CAMERA * SWISS ARMY KNIVES * SWISS MILITARY WATCHES HOME DÉCOR * APPRAISED JEWELLERY ELECTRONICS* ART* BEDDING * CONSUMER GOODS * TOYS * DESIGNER PURSES BRAND NEW HOME FURNISHINGS - LIVING ROOM - DINING ROOM - BEDROOM - ACCESSORIES - HOME DECOR OVER 2000 ITEMS TO BE UP FOR SALE AUCTION SALE Ajax Community Centre 75 Centennial Rd. Ajax Sunday Feb. 27 - Start 1:pm Preview 12:Noon IMPRESSIVE JEWELLERY LIQUIDATION OF FINE JEWELLERY Over 600 Fine Quality Designer Jewellery Items Appraised Cert.-Diamond Rings, Earrings, Pendants, Chains, Gold , Sterling Silver, Ruthenium, Rhodium, Bracelets, Bangles w/ precious & semi precious stones, Pearls, Swarovski Elements Rugs *Professional Cookware, Cutlery, Knives, Digital Cameras SPORTS MEMORABILIA COLLECTION Hollywood & Sports Memorabilia w/ Crosby, Team Signed Stanley Cup Jersey - Old Sports Cards - Signed Photos - 23kt Gold Cards ATV's- Scooters - Ebikes- Pocket Bikes - All Brand New COLLECTOR'S ESTATE COIN COLLECTION Bank Note Collection, Rare Token Collection *GOLD COINS * 999 FINE SILVER * ICCS COINS World Coins, Silver Sets, RCM Product, Olympics Important Art Collection to include: "Norval Morrisseau" Canvas Estate Certiﬁ ed, C. Gagnon, C. Kreighoff, James Lumbers SN LE Group of Seven Art Collection, Bateman, Wildlife, Nautical TERMS POSTED AT: www.auctioneer.ca 905-554-7007 ESTATE AUCTION Stapleton Auctions Friday, February 25th, 5:00 p.m. Selling antique contents from a Cobourg Collection: Flatback Cupboard (Cobourg); Jam Cupboard; cider press; Tables; Oil Lamp Collection; Lanterns; Old Advertising -Port Hope; Trunks; Early Hockey Game; Daisy Air Riﬂ e w/Box; Old Tools; Prints; Picture; Coins; Numerous Collectibles; 500 Collector Plates-wildlife, forals, landscapes, series, sets, etc; 2dr. Fridge; Bar Fridge; Washer, Dryer, Freezer; bedroom suite, occassional tables, etc. Preview after 2:00 p.m. Check Website for Updates. Terms:Cash, app. Cheque, Visa, Interac, M/C. 10% Buyers Premium Applies Auctioneers: Frank & Steve Stapleton 905.786.2244, 1.800.263.9886 www.stapletonauctions.com 'estate specialists since 1971' AUCTION SALE Sunday, Feb. 27 - 9:30 am (viewing 8:30 am) MacGREGOR AUCTIONS Located in Orono at Silvanus Gardens. Take 115/35 Hwy to Orono, Exit at Main St. (Exit 17). Follow signs to Mill Pond Rd. Auction features Household Contents, Collectibles, Glass & China, Industrial Steel Doors, Carpets, Bathroom Enclo- sures, Costume Jewelry, 25 yr GM Ring, Desks, Ofﬁ ce Chairs, etc. -- Something for Everyone. Terms: Cash, Visa, M/C & Interac (10% buyers premium) see: www.macgregor.theauctionadvertiser.com MacGREGOR AUCTIONS 905-987-2112 1-800-363-6799 CORNEIL'S AUCTION BARN Friday February 25th 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 Roxton ma- ple kitchen set, walnut hall seat and mirror, washstand, pine roll top desk, large walnut secretariat, Hoosier cupboard, 3pc walnut settee set, round oak pedestal table, 4 matching pb chairs, drop front desk, oak sideboard, walnut vanity, reﬁ n- ished large oval dining table, pine box, matching oak dresser and washstand, rattan living room set, modern bedroom set, bar stools, chesterﬁ eld and chair, antique dressers and mir- rors, modern pine desk, oak ent. unit, qty of bedding, ladies Gucci watch, Roto spa hot tub, Craftsman self propelled lawn- mower, Kenmore upright freezer, Frigidaire apt size freezer, Garland mod TG3 commercial oven, Waring commercial blender, King 6" edge sander, 16" planer, 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. HAYDON AUCTION BARN Midway between Bowmanville & Blackstock, just east of Durham #57 Saturday Feb 26th at 10:30 am Viewing from 9 am Coins, Artwork, China Cabinets, Lighting, Cookware, Lug- gage, Hardware, Tools, Sofa Bed, Fishing Rods & Reels, OFAH Limited Edition Prints, Dale Earnhardt Sr. #3 Leath- er Jacket (XL), Antiques, Collectibles and lots more. See Website for Full Details: www.haydonauctionbarn.com 2498 Concession Rd. 8, Haydon Rod Smith - Auctioneer (905) 263-4402 WEDNESDAY,MAR 2nd• 4:30pm ★ A U C T I O N S A L E ★ of Furniture, Antiques & Collectibles for a Toronto Home, Selling at NEIL BACON AUCTIONS Ltd, 1 km. 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Dear Grandpa of Graham, Alynn and Andrew. Brother of the late Gilbert, James, William, Johnson and Elsie. Friends wil be received at the ACCETTONE FUNERAL HOME 384 Finley Avenue, Ajax (905-428-9090) on Thursday February 24th, 2011 from 12 noon until the time of service in the chapel at 2 pm. In lieu of ﬂ owers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Deaths Deaths MICHAEL, Joseph - Suddenly on Saturday, February 19, 2011 in his 58th year. Joe, beloved husband of Cheri. Loved father of Amber and her husband Ryan Ormiston and Samantha and her boyfriend Zak Smith. Loving grandfather of Rocco and Autumn. Loved son of the late Habeeb and Genevieve Michael. Dear son in law of Reg and Molly Forth. Dear brother of Al and his wife Kitty, Saida and her husband Peter, Norma and her husband Mike, Peter and his wife Jenny, Michael, Mary and her husband John and Johnny. Joe will be sadly missed by his many nieces and nephews. Friends may pay their respects at the MORRIS FUNERAL CHAPEL, 4 Division St., Bowmanville on Monday, February 21, 2011 from 7 - 9 p.m. and Tuesday from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. Funeral service in the MORRIS CHAPEL on Wednesday, February 23, 2011 at 11 a.m. Cremation at Bowmanville Crematorium. Donations in Joe's memory to the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of Canada would be gratefully appreciated. www.morrisfuneralchapel.ca WILKES, Pauline (nee Maynard) - On February 18th, 2011 Pauline loving mother of Ann-Marie and Elvis Mate. Mother in Law of Kerry Martin-Mate. Grandmother of Breann. Sister of Marlene, Malcolm, Pat and Sheila. Pauline will be missed by her niece Christine. Friends wil be received at the ACCETTONE FUNERAL HOME 384 Finley Avenue, Ajax (905-428-9090) on Wednesday February 23rd, 2011 from 3 pm until the time of service in the chapel at 5 pm. Deaths BOOKKEEPING AND PAYROLL SERVICES Personal taxes. 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