HomeMy WebLinkAboutNA2012_01_26About 50 attend Whitby
meeting with ideas for
finance minister
Keith GilliGAn
kgilligan@durhamregion.com
DURHAM -- Fireworks were in short sup-
ply as a crowd of about 50 turned out
recently to give Jim Flaherty their two
cents worth on what should be in the
upcoming federal budget.
Dealing with the debt, childcare and
corporate tax cuts were some of the issues
people mentioned they would like to see
action on. The federal finance minister
and Whitby-Oshawa MP hosted the event
at the Westminster United Church in
Whitby.
“It’s been a difficult last few years
because of global pressures. Canada has
done relatively well,” Mr. Flaherty stated,
adding the country still faces risks, noting
“the situation in Europe remains really a
crisis situation. It hasn’t been resolved at
all.”
The government is predicting growth
this year of about two per cent.
“It’s modest growth, but it’s better than
the oxymoron ‘negative growth,’” he said.
David Barber of Whitby wanted to know
what was planned to reduce the govern-
ment’s debt of $580 billion.
Dealing with the debt will have to wait
until the government balances its budget,
Mr. Flaherty said.
“We had a big bump in the road. The
global recession in 2008-09,” he noted.
“In the last quarter of 2008, our economy
really fell off the plane. It was really dra-
matic.”
To help the economy, the government
pumped money and “we stopped paying
down the debt.”
Having a balanced budget will give
the government the chance to pay down
debt.
“It gives us room and gives us power to
protect the economy. Interest rates are
low, but they won’t be like that forever. I
hope young people buying homes now
realize that,” Mr. Flaherty added.
The government asked departments to
come up with ways to cut program bud-
gets by five and 10 per cent.
“The budget isn’t about cutting this or
cutting that. We’re not reducing transfers
to the provinces or to people,” he said.
About $75 billion of the total budget of
$285 billion is being reviewed.
The government is doing short-, medi-
um- and long-term planning, he added,
“so we have a sound fiscal plan.”
“There’s no intention to raises taxes at
the federal level,” Mr. Flaherty stated.
Chris MacDonald noted the federal gov-
ernment has cut corporate tax rates “to
the lowest level ever.”
However, instead of investing that
money, many businesses are “sitting on
billions. We’re not seeing any job creation.
We’re seeing job decreases. We’re still see-
ing a bleeding of jobs. Corporations aren’t
stimulating the economy. Your corporate
tax cuts haven’t done what was intended.”
Mr. Flaherty noted the federal govern-
ment has cut the corporate rate to 15 per
cent from 22.5 per cent, and is encourag-
ing the provinces to lower their rate to a
uniform 10 per cent across the country.
The government wants corporations to
profit, but it also wants them to invest and
hire people, he noted, adding job creation
will come from small businesses hiring
two or three people.
Mr. MacDonald countered, asking, “Do
you have any proof corporate tax cuts are
creating any jobs?”
Mr. Flaherty said B.C. and Alberta are
“crying out for people to come out and
work. They’re looking for everything from
sophisticated jobs to coffee shops.”
Brian Kelly urged the government to
extend the Home Energy Retrofit program,
saying it has played a big role in decreas-
ing home heating costs.
“It’s made homes more affordable.”
It’s also created “a significant number
of jobs and economic development,” Mr.
Kelly stated.
The program is slated to end this spring.
Erin Harrison is a single mother and
said she pays $1,600 a month in childcare
costs.
“That’s atrocious. I get $100 from the fed-
eral government and that’s not enough.
Put something in the budget for single
parents and families that want to have
children,” Ms. Harrison said.
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Courts
Exchange of words
in Ajax turned
deadly, jury hears
two men stabbed, man
faces murder charge
JEFF MItCHELL
jmitchell@durhamregion.com
OSHAWA -- A disagreement between
two strangers at an Ajax restaurant
quickly escalated to deadly violence, a
jury heard at the start of a murder trial
Tuesday.
No one is really sure what sparked
a dispute between two men having a
smoke on the patio of the Keg restau-
rant on the night of Nov. 18, 2009, pros-
ecutor Roberto Corbella said in his
opening address.
But Victor Cameron, 32, was soon
dead of a stab wound to the heart.
Another man who intervened was
stabbed several times and sustained
permanent injuries.
And now, Jason McCartney, 27, is on
trial for second-degree murder and
attempted murder.
“(Witnesses) will tell you they don’t
know who started it. They will tell you
they don’t know what happened,” Mr.
Corbella said.
Jurors will hear that Mr. Cameron was
at the Keg at Salem and Kingston roads
having a drink with a friend the night
he died, Mr. Corbella said.
He was in fine spirits, anticipating
an upcoming trip to Jamaica, jurors
heard.
But after stepping onto the restaurant
patio for a smoke, an upset Mr. Camer-
on returned and abruptly announced
he was leaving, Mr. Corbella said.
The apparent cause of his agitation
was a verbal confrontation with Mr.
McCartney, who was at the restaurant
with a former girlfriend and another
couple.
Witnesses will say they heard the two
men exchange angry words, Mr. Cor-
bella said. He told jurors at least one
witness will say Mr. Cameron boasted
he was “strapped”, meaning he had a
gun.
The two men came together again
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appeared to be striking at Mr. Cameron
through the driver’s side window.
A friend who stepped in was punched
and stabbed repeatedly, jurors heard.
Mr. Cameron managed to drive about
a kilometre but soon collapsed. He had
been stabbed in the heart; he died at
hospital that night.
The trial, before Superior Court Jus-
tice Alfred Stong and a jury, continues
in Oshawa.
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Finances
No raise for City councillors this year
salary freeze
for 2012 approved
by Pickering
council
with only one
opposing vote
Moya Dillon
mdillon@durhamregion.com
PICKERING -- Councillors
won’t be seeing their annual
pay raise in 2012 after approv-
ing a motion to freeze their
own salaries.
The move was discussed at
length during a council meet-
ing on Monday, Jan. 23 after
Councillor Peter Rodrigues
introduced a motion to freeze
council salaries for 2012 in
what he described as a “sym-
bolic gesture” to residents
struggling with the current
economic climate.
“We’re not talking about a lot
of money, it’s a very small per-
centage in the overall budget,”
Coun. Rodrigues explained,
pegging the figure at about
$7,000.
Councillors currently make
about $35,000 annually, includ-
ing per diems.
“This is a matter of leading,”
Coun. Rodrigues continued.
“We can’t ask other people
to exercise restraint if we don’t
try to. We will feel it direct-
ly, in a minor way, but it’s the
tone it generates that matters.
I think it’s
the right
thing to do
for all the
right rea-
sons.”
Coun.
D o u g
Dickerson
vehement-
ly opposed
the move,
calling it
“grand-
standing” and noting the
reduction would work out to
about 24 cents per household.
“There’s never a good time to
raise your own salary,” Coun.
Dickerson said, pointing to the
municipality of Whitchurch-
Stouffville as an example of
why it must be done.
That municipality recent-
ly proposed a 43-per cent pay
hike for councillors over two
years in
order to
catch sal-
aries up
after a four-
year freeze.
Coun.
Dickerson
praised the
current sys-
tem, which
a w a r d s
councillors
the same
pay raise
union employees received the
year prior.
The increase usually works
out to about three per cent.
“We have followed the exist-
ing policy for at least seven
years that I know and I have yet
to hear from any residents sug-
gesting it’s the wrong policy,”
Coun. Dickerson said.
“You have to be cognizant of
what’s going on around you
when it comes to dollars and
particularly when it comes to
setting your own wage, but
I think small increases are a
responsible way to go. No one
is going to work for free.”
Coun. Dickerson went so far
as to suggest that a wage freeze
would mean little to regional
councillors, including Coun.
Rodrigues and Coun. Jenni-
fer O’Connell, who moved and
seconded the motion, since
they are paid a separate salary
for their regional work.
The suggestion drew ire from
all three regional councillors
and Mayor David Ryan.
“I think it’s unfortunate
this whole conversation has
devolved into who gets what,
that’s not what this is about, it’s
never what it should be about,”
Mayor Ryan said.
He noted that the process of
tying council salaries to union
wage increases was imple-
mented in part to avoid such
emotional salary discussions.
“It does send a clear message
that we are committed, unless
it becomes an annual mantra,
in which case we are leaving a
different type of legacy behind
as evidenced by Whitchurch-
Stouffville’s 43-per cent
increase.
“It’s important we do not
devalue who we are as a polit-
ical body or as politicians. It’s
work we come to because we
believe in it and we want to
give back but it is work, and
work has value. We don’t want
to devalue that, but I am pre-
pared to accept this gesture in
good faith.”
Councillors voted six to one to
approve the salary freeze with
Coun. Dickerson opposed.
The move will freeze wages
at 2011 rates for one year.
PEtER
RodRIGuEs
douG
dICKERsoN
i think it’s the right thing to do
for all the right reasons.
Councillor Peter Rodrigues
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This is to give notice that the Council of the Regional Municipality of Durham intends
to review and adopt or amend and adopt the 2012 Regional Business Plans and
Property Ta x Budgets on Wednesday Fe bruary 15 , 2012 for Regional Operations,
the Po lice Services Board, Outside Agencies,Durham Region Tr ansit, Solid Wa ste
Management and related 2012 Regional Proper ty Ta x Rates.
The review and adoption or amendment and adoption of the 2012 Business Plans and
Budgets and related fees and charges will occur at the regularly scheduled Regional
Council meeting which commences at 10 :00 a.m.on February 15 , 2012 in the Regional
Council Chambers located at 605 Rossland Road East,Whitby,Ontario.
Comments from the public are welcome in writing or by attending the Council meeting
and presenting oral comments.Wr itten comments may be forwarded to the Regional
Clerk at the address indicated below.For inclusion in the Council agenda,receipt of
written comments by noon on Thursday,February 9, 2012 is requested.For further
information regarding the Regional Council meeting, please contact the Regional
Clerk at 905-668-7711 ext. 2100.
Fu rther information regarding the 2012 Business Plans and Budgets and related fees
and charges is available at no cost upon request by contacting the Business Planning,
Budgets and Risk Management Division of the Region’s Finance Department at
(905) 668-7711 ext. 2302.
P.M. Madill
Regional Clerk
2012 Regional Business
Plans And Budgets
FINANCE DEPARTMENT PUBLIC NOTICE
The Regional Municipality of Durham
605 Rossland Road East,Whitby,ON L1N 6A3
Te lephone 905-668-7711
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Ajax, OLG Slots pick up awards
for healthy workplaces from Durham
DURHAM -- The Durham
Region health department has
announced the winners of its
first Healthy Workplace Awards.
The initiative recognizes work-
places that help employees learn
about healthy choices in areas
such as healthy eating, physical
activity, tobacco-free living, sun
safety and cancer screening.
“Adults spend about half of
their waking hours at work, so
the workplace has a huge impact
on the health of employees,” said
public health nurse Rebecca
Rew.
The 2011 winners are Commu-
nity Living Oshawa-Clarington,
Durham Children’s Aid Society,
Durham District School Board,
Grandview Children’s Centre,
the Municipality of Claring-
ton, OLG Slots at Ajax Downs,
Ontario Shores Centre for Men-
tal Health Sciences, the Region
of Durham, the Town of Ajax,
the Town of Whitby, the Town-
ship of Uxbridge and Markham
Stouffville Hospital.
Any organization in Durham
that meets the award criteria can
apply for the Healthy Workplace
Award.
For more information, call the
Durham Health Connection Line
at 1-800-841-2729.
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DURHAM -- It was the best of
times, it was the worst of times.
I’d had so many readers get in
touch with me, reporting great
raptors they’d seen, that I was
totally pumped, and planning to
write about some of the largest,
swiftest, most magnificent birds
ever to darken Durham skies.
And then my computer crashed
and burned. We hurriedly bought
a new one on the last day of a
January sale, then for days my
husband laboured, uploading
software and downloading files
he managed to salvage from the
wreckage. In the end, the only
things he couldn’t retrieve were
my e-mails, six years worth of
reports and photos from readers
I couldn’t bear to delete. A whole
library of wildlife sightings from
across Durham Region, more
than 2,000 of them.
Including those from last
week’s raptor spotters, whose
names I can’t remember, my
mind having been wiped as
clean as my inbox file. I recall
every detail of their stories, but
never imagined I wouldn’t be
able to simply read their names
from their e-mails.
So it’s with a pang of regret that
I write of the peregrine falcon a
reader, nameless now, photo-
graphed not far from Hwy. 401 in
Clarington a week ago. I recall in
vivid detail the picture he sent,
showing the dark helmet and
black sideburns, the slaty back,
the flecked underparts. He said
he’s spotted two there in the
past, likely the pair that nest on
the walls of the limestone quarry
at St. Mary’s Cement.
While juvenile peregrines head
south to warmer climes in win-
ter, exploring the world and mix-
ing up the gene pool, adults tend
to stick around and defend their
nesting territory, so they’re ready
to breed again come March. I’ve
already seen the pair in Don
Mills flying together in courtship
display.
Another reader was horse-
back riding with a friend at Hwy.
35/115 when she spotted a wide-
winged raptor she thought was
the local red-tailed hawk. But as
they rode out of the woods and
the great bird circled past, they
both saw clearly that it had a
white head and white tail. Adult
bald eagle, soaring off to the
northeast. That was the first bird
report I’d ever had from a reader
on horseback, and I don’t know
her name.
At least two owl reports went
missing. I was glad that as soon
as my new computer was up and
running, Colin Ross reported
seeing a snowy owl on the ice
on Lake Scugog eight separate
times. And I remember a woman
named Lisa telling of a great
white owl that flew up out of a
weedy field near the Walmart
in Bowmanville and landed on
a light standard in front of her.
I shared her excitement vicari-
ously.
Nature queries: mcarney@
interlinks.net or 905-725-2116.
-- Durham outdoors writer Margaret
Carney has more than 3,000 species on
her life list of birds, seen in far-flung
corners of the planet.
Kristen Calis
kcalis@durhamregion.com
DURHAM -- I don’t like to read
about it, listen to it or see it on tele-
vision.
But as unfortunate and disgust-
ing as it is, animal abuse does exist
and simply turning a blind eye will
not make it go away.
Let’s face it: without the eyes and
ears of the public, many of these
helpless animals wouldn’t be res-
cued.
“I never would have thought I’d
see what I’ve seen,” said animal
cruelty investigator Debby Hough-
ton. “It’s changed me as a person.”
Take the case of Jenny, a 12-year-
old Yorkshire terrier Ms. Hough-
ton rescued in December. A tip
led to the sick, infected and scared
little dog in an unheated shed in
Whitby.
“If the people hadn’t contacted
me about Jenny she’d be dead by
now,” said Ms. Houghton.
Thanks to the co-operation
between the public and local
authorities, Jenny was rescued and
cared for at the Humane Society of
Durham Region and is now safe
and sound in a new home.
“I’m looking at her and she’s a
new dog,” said Ms. Houghton, who
had recently received an updated
photo of Jenny from its new own-
ers.
This is only one example of ani-
mal abuse. I’ll spare you the details
of some of the horrific things Ms.
Houghton has seen in her 21-year
career, but there are many differ-
ent forms.
It basically comes down to dis-
tress. Legally, animals must receive
from their owners proper care,
food, water, shelter, and cannot
undergo stress, unnecessary hard-
ship or neglect.
Ms. Houghton explained investi-
gators answer as many calls as they
can, and the best way for them to
follow up a tip is for callers to pro-
vide their name and contact infor-
mation.
“I can understand people are
afraid but they really should do the
right thing,” she said.
As an officer with the Ontario
Society for the Prevention of Cru-
elty to Animals, Ms. Houghton has
the authority of a police officer
when dealing with animal abuse,
and can enter private property to
relieve animals of their distress.
She can also serve the owner with
an order that outlines actions they
must take to relive the distress. If
they don’t comply, she can remove
the pet and even lay charges.
Yes, Canada should have tougher
cruelty laws, but right now we have
to work with what we’ve got and
help out the investigators who only
want to help.
If you suspect animal abuse, call
905-665-7430, ext. 225 or e-mail
hsdrinvestigations@auracom.
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made to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-
222-TIPS (8477), and if necessary,
contact your local police depart-
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OSPCA website:
• Wounds on the body. Limping
• Severely overgrown nails (often
curling under) or hooves (often
curling upwards)
• Patches of missing hair
• Extremely thin, starving animals
with ribs or backbone protruding
• Infected eyes that have been left
untreated
• Animals repeatedly left alone
without food and water (often
they’re chained up in a yard)
• Animals who have been hit by
cars and have not received veteri-
nary attention
• Animals kept outside without
shelter in extreme weather condi-
tions (tropical birds especially can-
not tolerate cold temperatures)
• An owner kicking, hitting or phys-
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HAMILTON -- Players from the UOIT Ridgebacks wait for the start of the OUA Winter Classic against the Brock Badgers that was held at Ivor
Wynne Stadium in Hamilton.
UNiverSity HocKey
Outdoor game a Winter Classic
pickering’s Jessica larabie,
ajax’s Jennifer Daly
play for Uoit ridgebacks
SHawN cayley
scayley@durhamregion.com
OSHAWA -- Jessica Larabie experienced a
couple of firsts last week.
One being more of a milestone, the other
providing more of a laugh.
Much to her delight, the Pickering native
was the starting goaltender for the UOIT
Ridgebacks as they took part in the first ever
OUA Winter Classic at Ivor Wynne Stadium in
Hamilton against the Brock Badgers.
And while they fell short in dropping a 3-2
decision, the experience of taking to the ice in
the middle of a football stadium isn’t some-
thing that will soon be forgotten.
“It was nerve-wracking. My heart was beat-
ing like a million times a minute. It was very
scary because we all knew how big this was,”
Larabie said when asked about her first
impressions while walking out to the ice sur-
face prior to the game. “It took me like five
minutes in my goalie pads to walk out to the
ice, but it was exciting. All of our families were
there, our friends. It was a good experience.”
The other first for Larabie came in the form
of an alteration to her equipment. With the
snow falling and the blustering wind wreck-
ing havoc, the Ridgebacks netminder need-
ed a little something to keep warm out on the
ice.
Enter the helmet toque, something never
before tried by Larabie.
“That was interesting. We glued it on so it
would stay and it helped it,” she said with a
laugh. “It made my head warm.”
While the conditions in warm up made it
tough for Larabie to get comfortable in the
Ridgebacks net, as the game went on, things
cleared up from her view.
However, from the crease on out, the accu-
mulation of snow, the brisk wind and chang-
ing light made things tough on the skaters.
“The feet weren’t moving as quick some-
times and the ice was soft,” explained Ridge-
backs forward Jennifer Daly. “The puck,
sometimes you would get it and lose it in the
snow bank in the corner and they would pick
it up off you and turn it up ice for a chance.”
Those difficulties, though, were more than
worth the hassle, admitted the Ajax resident.
“I love pond hockey,” she said. “It was just
amazing. Looking out and up at everything.
The Canadian flag in the seats. The snow was
just blowing in your face. I was so much more
pumped up than usual. It was great to be
there.”
Ridgebacks leading scorer Jill Morillo of
Whitby shared similar sentiments.
“Walking out, the first initial reaction, you’re
just so overwhelmed,” she said in looking
back. “Obviously you’re not used to such a big
stadium. Just looking around you’re trying to
take it all in. It was a great feeling.”
Both of the Ridgebacks goals in the Classic
were scored by Vanessa Johnstone.
Meanwhile, UOIT had little time to savour
the experience as they got right back into
action a day later, coming away with a 2-1 vic-
tory over the Guelph Gryphons on home ice.
That victory moved the club to 8-12-0 on the
year. Morillo scored her team-leading 14th
goal, while Larabie made 28 saves for the win.
The Ridgebacks have a pair of road games
this weekend, with visits to Western and
Waterloo on the slate.
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Six point night
for Jenn wakefield
BOSTON -- Senior captain Jenn
Wakefield of Pickering notched her
first collegiate hat trick and added
three assists to pace the Boston Uni-
versity women’s hockey team past
Vermont, 6-2, on Saturday afternoon
at Walter Brown Arena.
Wakefield factored in on every
goal to bring her point total to 34
(15g, 19a), which is one behind the
league leader. Her six points was a
single-game career high. She was
not the only Terrier to record multiple
points, as senior Kasey Boucher (2a),
junior Jill Cardella (1g, 1a), fresh-
man Kayla Tutino (1g, 1a) and senior
Tara Watchorn (2a) of Newcastle also
accomplished that feat.
Wakefield opened the scoring for
Boston, potted the eventual game-
winner in the second, and added her
third of the night to complete the hat
trick in the third period.
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ajax-pickering
raiders hosting
all-star game
PICKERING -- The best midget-aged
players in the ETA and SCTA leagues
will be in Pickering on Saturday to
showcase their skills.
The Ajax-Pickering Raiders will
be hosting a skills competition and all-
star game on Saturday at the Pickering
Recreation Complex, Delaney Rink.
Players and families from Windsor to
Kingston to Gravenhurst are expected
to attend.
The skills competition will be at 3
p.m. followed by the all-star game at 5.
To help attract local fans, the Toron-
to Maple Leafs Mobile Fan Zone will be
at the rink from 2 to 5 p.m. Included is a
mock-up of the Leafs dressing room.
Soccer
ajax United 1997
looking for players
to help fill roster
AJAX -- The Ajax United Avalanche
1997 girls CGSL team is looking for a
few players to complete its roster for
2012.
There are tryouts ongoing
throughout the winter, and keepers are
welcome to attend.
For tryout information contact
coach Grady at 416-737-0493 or visit
www.ajaxunitedavalanche.webs.com.
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mat wars
PORT PERRY -- Shauna Kuebeck, of Port Perry High School, top, held on tight to
her opponent Lauren Cranfield, of Dunbarton High School in Pickering, as they
matched-up in the 61-kilogram class in the Northern Classic wrestling tourna-
ment at Port Perry High School.
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Local players named
to international
selects program
BUFFALO, NY -- The
Selects Hockey organiza-
tion has selected four local
players at their annual
major peewee interna-
tional tryout held Jan. 1
in Buffalo, NY to join the
international program
with the East Coast Selects
(ECS-O) hockey team.
Avery Mitchell, Mad-
dison Heeney, Meghan
Howell and Makenzy
Arsenault were named to
the team.
More than 200 invited
girls from across North
America competed for
51 positions, with those
selected participating in
the program’s internation-
al spring training devel-
opment camp and the
World Selects Invitational
in Prague, Czech Repub-
lic this April/May. Partic-
ipants will be submerged
into foreign cultures and
face top international
competition in this once-
in-a-lifetime experience.
The selection committee
consisted of independent
hockey evaluators includ-
ing Selects Hockey Co-
founder and head scout
Joe Templin and several
other coaches and profes-
sional scouts.
Selects Hockey is an
elite hockey prospect
development program
owned by Selects Sports
Management, Inc. Since
2003, Selects Hockey has
worked with top 12-16
year old hockey players
across North America and
Europe to expose them to
all avenues of hockey in an
effort to facilitate opportu-
nities at the NCAA, junior
and professional levels.
For more information
about the Selects Hockey
program, visit the website
at www.selectshockey.
com.
To see
more
photos
from this
event
WEB durhamregion.com
HoCKey
Knights prevail in tournament
atom aa beats Sudbury
MARKHAM -- The Ajax Knights Atom AA
team won the Jerry Jacobs Memorial Tourna-
ment hosted by the Markham Islanders.
After losing its previous tournament in the
final game in Peterborough, the team was
determined to win this time.
The team came out of round robin play
to meet the host Markham Islanders in the
semifinals. After their 3-0 shutout win, the
boys moved on to the finals to play the Sud-
bury Wolves, who beat them 3-2 earlier in
round robin play. After a great start to take a
1-0 lead and killing crucial penalties, the boys
held their opponent well to win the champi-
onships by a 2-1 margin.
Team members are Steven Katsis, Josh
Robinson, Alex Bulanov, Jacob Shank, Ste-
phen Dennis, Thomas Giardetti, Kolby Fral-
ic, Jordon Simmons, Kyle McCarthy, Marcus
Bayer, Connor Clark-Baba, Brandon North-
cott, Shawn Lovecchio, Theo Spiro, Rhys
Strongman, Aidan Dickerson (not pictured),
Dakota Paterson and the coaching staff are
Gary Katsis, Aaron Dickerson (not pictured),
Nick Spiro, Grant Paterson (trainer) and John
Giardetti (manager). The team is sponsored
by Mackie Moving Systems, Envirosafe, Mr.
D’s Auto Service and many others.
Submitted pHoto
MARKHAM -- The Ajax Atom AA Knights won the championship at the Jerry Jacobs
Memorial Tournament, beating Sudbury in the final game.
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For booth information go to
www.showsdurhamregion.com
or contact Audrey at
905-683-5110 x257 or email:
adewit@durhamregion.com
Metro East
Spring Home &
Garden Show
March 30 – April 1, 2012
Pickering Markets
Trade Centre, Pickering
For booth information
contact Audrey at
adewit@durhamregion.com
or (905)683-5110 ext. 257
VENDORS WANTED
For the
Clarington Home
and Garden Show
April 14 15 2012
Limited space
Please call Devon
905-579-4473 Ext 2236
or Wendy at
905-579-4473 Ext 2215
VENDORS WANTED
For the
Oshawa Home
and Garden Show
March 9, 10, 11 2012
Limited space
Please call Devon
905-579-4473 Ext 2236
or Wendy at
905-579-4473 Ext 2215
Mortgages,LoansM
Apartments &Flats for RentA
VendorsWantedV
Industrial/Commercial SpaceI
343 BLOOR ST WEST at
Park Rd., (off 401), Oshawa
front unit, Industrial/ Com-
mercial, available immediate-
ly. 2850sq.ft. (could be 1 or 2
units). Call 905-579-5077
STORAGE UNITS 10' x 20'
Wilson Rd. S. Oshawa. Un- heated. $125. - $135. per
mo. Call (905)725-9991
Mortgages,LoansM
Apartments &Flats for RentA
VendorsWantedV
Industrial/Commercial SpaceI
INDUSTRIAL BAY next to
401/Stevenson exit. Hydro,
water, heating, sink, parking,
2 air compressors, roll-up door, washrooms included.
Auto repair, machining, hob- bies, and other light industrial
uses. Storage container available. 905-576-2982 or
905-621-7474
VendorsWantedV
Mortgages,LoansM
$$MONEY$$ Consolidate
Debts Mortgages to 90% No income, Bad credit OK! Bet-
ter Option Mortgage #10969 1-800-282-1169
www.mortgageontario.com
Apartments &Flats for RentA
1 AND 2 BEDROOM apart-
ments for rent, Whitby, Brock & Dundas area. Available
Feb. lst. Call Darlene 905-
767-4201 or Tony (416)493-
1927.
1 BEDROOM basement
apartment, Oshawa, fur- nished. Non-smoking.
$500/inclusive. Parking, available immediately.
(905)723-1554
AJAX- OXFORD Towers.
Spacious apartments, quiet
bldg, near shopping, GO.
Pool. 3-bedroom from $1199/mo. Plus parking.
Available February 1st. 905- 683-5322
GREAT 1 bedroom apart-
ment for rent, full laundry and
bath, full kitchen and separ-
ate living area, great loca-
tion, just north of Concession
#4, Bowmanville. $850/inclu-
sive. No smoking/pets. Available now. (905)263-
4627
HI-RISE - WALK TO GM, 822 Glen St. 2 Bedrooms
$830, first/last. Available
February & March. Large
suites. Must see to appre-
ciate. Call 905-438-0120
MARY STREET APTS bachelors, 1 & 2 bdrm apts.
Utilities included, minutes to downtown, short drive to
Whitby Mall. Mary/Garden
8 8 8 - 4 1 5 - 2 8 5 4
www.realstar.ca
OSHAWA 1-BDRM $700.
Clean and quiet, includes utilities, appliances, parking.
Smoking yes; Pets no. Nice area. Suit single working
male. (905)576-6247.
OSHAWA NORTH, Spa-
cious units. Adult & Senior
lifestyle buildings. Renovat-
ed 1, 2 & 3 bdrm apts. Across hospital, near bus
stop, wheel chair and security access. Call 905-
728-4966, 1-866-601-3083.
www.apartmentsinontario.com
OSHAWA, 385 Gibb St.
Avail. Immediately. 2 bdrm
apts. From $860/month plus
$25/mo. parking. Upon cred-
it approval. Laundry on-site. Close to amenities. Patrick
905-443-0191.
OSHAWA, LARGE 1-bed- room apartment includes
heat, hydro, parking and own
laundry. $875/month.
First/last, references. No
pets/smoking. Available Feb 1st. (905)579-4005.
PICKERINGDixie / Kingston RdFurnished bsmt apt.
$700 inclusive
Furnished upstairs bdrm
$400 inclusive.
No pets/smoking
Close to all amenities,
PTC, GO & Bus. (905) 492-2705
PICKERING, BROCK/Major
Oaks, 1-bedroom above ground basement apartment,
separate entrance, clean, large windows, laundry, a/c,
Close to all amenities.
Available Feb 1st.
$800/month. 905-686-6684,
416-712-4059.
VendorsWantedV
Apartments &Flats for RentA
STOP RENTING. Own your
Own Home. Good/Bad Credit
Re-financing. Stop Power of Sale. Cleveland Lewis Bro-
ker, Homelife Miracle (647)886-5738,
www.6478865738.com
WHITBY Central, immacu- late 1-bedroom $845+hydro
avail. now, and 2-bedroom $990+hydro. Appliances,
heat, water, laundry fa-
cilities, and parking. No dogs
905-666-1074 or 905-493-
3065.
WHITBY PLACE 1 & 2 bed.
Landscaped grounds. Balco-
nies, laundry & parking.
Access to Hwy. 401 & public
transit. Near shopping & schools. 900 Dundas St. E.
(Dundas St. & Garden St) 8 8 8 - 9 0 1 - 2 9 7 9
www.realstar.ca
WHITBY, quiet 4-plex, 3-bedroom, 2-levels,
ABSOLUTELY no pets/ smoking, coin laundry, near
bus, GO, 401. Brock/Burns.
$1375/month. Available
Immediately. 905-426-3288.
Condominiumsfor RentC
AJAX, Kingston/Westney.
Excellent condition. 2-bdrm condo, 2-bathrooms, balco-
ny, ensuite, washer/dryer, 2-parking, locker/storage/se-
curity, sauna/pool, Avail im- mediately. Close to 401/all
amenities. No smoking/pets. References $1400/mo inclu-
sive. 416-226-6705.
Houses for Rent
RENT-TO-OWN YOUR own
home, Whitby, 3-bedroom, 3-
bath. Close to all amenities.
Brock/Rossland. All applianc- es, 2-balconies, walkout
basement, fenced yard. Move in immediately. Call 1-
866-610-6446. (24hrs.)
Townhousesfor RentT
CARRIAGE HILL 2 & 3 bed. TOWNHOUSES. In-suite
laundry, util. incl., Balconies, patios, courtyard. Parking.
avail. Near shopping, res-
taurants, schools, parks.
122 Colborne St. E. (Simcoe
N., Colborne E) 866-437- 1832 www.realstar.ca
TAUNTON TERRACE 3
bedroom townhouses. En- suite laundry. Landscaped
grounds w/pool & play- ground. Private backyards.
Sauna & parking avail. Near shopping & schools,
public transport. 100 Taunton
Rd. E. (Taunton Rd. &
Simcoe St.) 888-313-9757
www.realstar.ca
Rooms forRent & WantedR
A CASTLE, North Whitby!
Hot tub outside. $575/month
includes heat, hydro, cable, water, jacuzzi - inside. Fur-
nished. Parking available. Near transit. February 1st.
First/last, suit working pro- fessional. (905)432-6454.
AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY
FURNISHED sunny bedroom in Pickering Village exec
home. Use of full house, in-
cludes cable, internet. Suits
male 50+. NO parking. Bus-
es at door. $525/month, first/last. 905-424-0286
PICKERING, ROOM for rent,
$400 inclusive, quiet home, available immediately, near
shopping & amenities. Fe- male preferred. Call
(905)426-1974, leave mes- sage if not home.
Rooms forRent & WantedR
ROOM FOR rent in upscale
home by lake. Non-smoker, female university student
preferred. Parking available, own washroom, share kitch-
en. $500/month, first/last,
available February 1st. 289-
892-2985.
SharedAccommodation
OSHAWA HUGE LOFT for
rent, shared kitchen and
bathroom, great neighbour-
hood, on bus route to col-
lege. Close to all amenities.
$625/inclusive. First/last rent
required. Pets Welcome. Call 289-688-4042. Leave
message.
Va cationProperties
ASK YOURSELF, what is
your TIMESHARE worth? We will find a buyer/renter for
CA$H. NO GIMMICKS- JUST RESULTS!
www.BuyATimeshare.com (888)879-7165
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Personals
A MATURE ADULT single
male, 54 yrs. old, 5'8" look- ing for a down-to-earth non-
smoking lady (between 45 and 58) as a companion for a
long-term relationship. If any
of you ladies are interested
please call 905-686-9838.
Articlesfor SaleA
$99 GETS YOU 25+ Free
Digital High Def TV Chan- nels. Amazing Pix Quality.
No Monthly Fees.
www.SkyviewE.com 905-
655-3661, 1-800-903-8777
**LEATHER JACKETS 1/2 PRICE, purses from $9.99;
luggage from $19.99; wallets from $9.99. Everything must
Go! Family Leather, 5 Points
Mall, Oshawa (905)728-
9830, Scarborough
(416)439-1177, (416)335- 7007.
BED, ALL new Queen ortho- pedic, mattress, box spring in
plastic, cost $900, selling
$275. Call (416)779-0563
FURNACES: LENNOX
Manufactured, 92.1% high- efficiency, 70,000-BTU's,
$1699 (Installed). 90,000- BTU's, $1849 (Installed).
95% High-efficiency, Luxaire- York 60,000-BTU's, from
$1999 (Installed). Humidifi-
er's, gas lines available. Call
(289)404-3738.
GUNS/
MILITARIA
SHOW
Sun. Jan. 29
7:30 am. - 1 pm.
PICKERING
RECREATION
CENTRE
Valley Farm Rd.
West of Brock,
just south of
Kingston Rd.
(Hwy #2)
(905) 623-1778
HOT TUB COVERS All Custom covers, all sizes and
all shapes, $375.00 plus tax Free delivery. Let us come to
your house & measure your tub! Pool safety covers.
905-259-4514.
www.durhamcovers.com
HOT TUB (SPA) Covers
Best Price, Best Quality. All shapes & Colours Available.
Call 1-866-652-6837. www.thecoverguy.com/
newspaper
HOT TUBS, 2011 models,
fully loaded, full warranty,
new in plastic, cost $8000, sacrifice $3,900. 416-779-
0563.
HOT TUBS/SPAS – over 20
New & Used on display.
From $495 - $4,995. War-
ranties available. All offers
considered. 905-409-5285
Articlesfor SaleA
MUST SELL EVERYTHING!
Moving out of province. En- tire house contents - kitchen,
livingroom, bedrooms, cabi- nets and more. Excellent
prices! Call 9a.m. to 9p.m. Oshawa (905)720-0822
RENT TO OWN - N e w a n d
reconditioned appliances,
new TV's, Stereos, Comput-
ers, DVD Players, Furniture, Bedding, Patio Furniture,
Barbecues & More! Fast de- livery. No credit application
refused. Paddy's Market, 905-263-8369 or 1-
800-798-5502.
TRUCKLOADS OF NEW SCRATCH & DENT APPLI- ANCES stainless steel, white
and black French door
fridge's available, variety of dented ranges, laundry, dish-
washers and fridges - differ- ent colors. SMALL DENTS
EQUAL HUGE SAVINGS! Front load washers from
$399. New coin laundry
available, Call us today, Ste-
phenson's Appliances,
Sales, Service, Parts. 154 Bruce St. Oshawa. (905)576-
7448
Firewood
100% A KOZY HEAT FIRE- WOOD, excellent, very best
quality hardwood, guaran-
teed extra long time fully
seasoned, (ready to burn),
cut and split. Honest meas- urement. Free delivery.
Wood supplier of first choice by many customers since
1975. (905)753-2246.
FIREWOOD, seasoned hard-
wood, free delivery. $120 for
16" face cord. (905)640-5977
or (416)460-4637
FIREWOOD: $120/FACE
cord, DLS Garden Centre,
935 Bloor St. E., Oshawa. Call (905)576-8400. Delivery
also available.
Pets, Supplies,Boarding
WEST HIGHLAND White
Terriers, both parents on
site. Vet checked, shots.
Beautiful Puppies Personality
plus, very social. Newtonville
area. Call 905-786-2645. www.
morningstarkennels.com
Cars for Sale
2006 CHEVY COBALT LS
$3695., 2005 Chevy Venture
LS $3695., 2005 Chevy Op-
tra LS $3995., 2005 Saturn
Ion $2995., 2004 Pontiac
Grand Prix GT $2995., 2004 Hyundai Accent GL $2995.,
2004 Chevy Impala $2995., 2003 Hyundai Tiburon
$2995., 2003 Suzuki Aerio $3495., 2003 Olds Alero
$2995., 2002 Nissan Maxima
$4995., 2002 Mazda Protege
LX $1695., 2002 Kia Sedona
EX $2895., 2002 Nissan
Sentra GXE $2495., Over 50
vehicles in stock from $995. & up, AMBER MOTORS
3120 Danforth Avenue, Scarborough, Open 7 days a
week! 416-864-1310.
2006 HONDA CIVIC DXG 4
door MT 89 km. CD/MP3,
PD, PW, PM, A/C, Digital
Spedo. Tint. Alarm, $9,000.
Allan (905)999-4123
TIRED OF TAKING THE BUS? Car Repairs Got You Down? Bankrupt? Poor
Credit? 100% Approval. Drive The Car You Need
Today. Call 1-877-743-9292
Or Apply Online @
www.needacartoday.ca.
Cars WantedC
**$!$$!! ! AAAAA WHITTLE SCRAP Solutions. We pay cash for your scrap cars,
truck, and vans! Fast free pickup. 24/7. 905-431-1808.
!!! $$ ADAM & RON'S SCRAP cars, trucks, vans.
Pay cash, free pick up 7
days/week (anytime)
(905)424-3508
! ! ! $200-$2000
Cash For
Cars & Trucks
$$$$
1-888-355-5666
Cars WantedC
! !!! ! ! ! $ ! AAAA AARON & LEO Scrap Cars & Trucks
Wanted. Cash paid 7 days
per week anytime. Please
call 905-426-0357.
$$$ TOP CASH paid for your
car or trucks. Same day re-
moval service. Call Shawn (416) 577-3879
$250-$2000
Ajaxautowreckers.com
Cash for Cars, Trucks and
All Scrap Metal.
905-686-1771
416-896-7066
$300-$3000
Cash 4 Cars
Dead or alive
Same day Fast
Free Towing
416-312-1269
416-490-9199
1-888-989-5865
CASH FOR CARS! We buy
used vehicles. Vehicles
must be in running condition.
Call (905)427-2415 or come
to 479 Bayly St. East, Ajax at MURAD AUTO SALES
COURTICE AUTO Recy-
cling. We pay Top Dollar for your Scrap cars & trucks.
Cash paid. 24 hours, 7
days/week. Free pickup. Call
John (905)436-2615
NEED CA$H? WILL PAY
you up to $2000 for your
scrap car, truck or van. Free tow. Will beat anyone's price
call (289)892-3414.
Tr ucksfor SaleT
2000 DODGE Dakota,
198,000km, mint condition, $3000. Call 905-263-4196
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Natural
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European
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$40 1/2 hour
37 Harwood Ave.
Ajax
(905) 231-1877
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1001 Sandhurst Circle,
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634 Park Rd. South
Oshawa
(905)240-1211
Now hiring!!!
GarbageRemoval/Hauling
A1 1/2 PRICEJUNKREMOVAL!!
Homes, Yards,
Businesses, etc.
We do all the
loading
Seniors Discounts.
Cheap and fast Service!John
905-310-5865
Plumbing
P.C
CONTRACTING
l Licensed
Plumber
l Complete
Renovations
l Appliance
Installation
No jobs too small
(905)622-5813
Moving& Storage
Apple Moving
Dependable & Reliable
Good Rates
24-hour ServiceLicensed/Insured
(905)239-1263
(416)532-9056(416)533-4162
House Cleaning
LIL' Lisas
House Cleaning
Affordable
& Reliable
Free Estimates
Senior's Discounts
(905)621-3146
Engagement
The families of
Laura McGivern and
Jayson Gallant are
thrilled to announce
their engagement on
October 23, 2011.
Our very best wishes
for a long and happy
life together.
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KITCHEN, Marjorie (nee Eplett) A.R.C.T. -
Passed away peacefully at William Olser
Health Centre in Etobicoke on Friday,
January 13, 2012 at the age of 78 years.
Predeceased a year prior by her devoted
husband Donald Kitchen of 53 years. Loving
mother of Cam (Mirta) and Donna Van
Staveren (Greg). Cherished grandmother of
Ruth, Rachael and Daniel Kitchen and Laura,
James, Sarah and Hannah Van Staveren.
Fondly remembered by many nieces and
nephews, and by friends both here and in
Florida. Predeceased by her brother Bill
Eplett (Carol), mother Ruby Alda May (nee
Graham) and father Gordon Stanley Eplett.
Cremation has taken place. A Memorial
Service will be held at the McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Old Kingston Rd.,
Ajax, 905-428-8488 on Saturday, January 28,
2012 at 1p.m., with visitation one hour prior,
from 12 noon until 1p.m. Marjorie will be laid
to rest with her beloved husband Donald in
Pine Ridge Memorial Gardens, Ajax. A Guest
Book may be signed on-line atwww.mceachniefuneral.ca
COPE, Brian - Suddenly at home on Tuesday,
January 24, 2012 in his 57th year. Beloved
friend and devoted husband of Lynn. Dear
Dad of Lee (Stephanie), Scott (Lisa) and Kyle
(Lesley). Proud Papa of Cailyn. Cherished
son of Neil and Davina. Sadly missed by his
siblings Linda (Stephen), Debbie (Terry),
Brenda (Doug) and Paul (Debbie). Prede-
ceased by his brother David. Forever remem-
bered by his friends and family. Visitation will
be held at the McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Old Kingston Rd., Ajax 905-428-
8488 on Friday, January 27, 2012 from 2:00 -
4:00 pm and from 6:00 - 7:00 pm. A Celebra-
tion of Brian's Life will be held in the Chapel
of the Funeral Home at 7:00 pm. Brian will be
laid to rest in Mt. Lawn Memorial Gardens,
Whitby at a later date. If desired, memorial
donations may be made to Ontario Heart &
Stroke Foundation. A Guest Book may be
signed on-line atwww.mceachniefuneral.ca
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