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Home My WebLink AboutNA2012_02_08SUBMITTED PHOTO PICKERING -- A family photo of a young Jeff Warne in his hockey equipment. The Pickering man was 19 when he was murdered in 2008. A son lost to murder facebook.com/newsdurham twitter.com/newsdurham Pressrun 54,400 • 52 pages • Optional 3-week delivery $6/$1 newsstand P ICKER I NG News Adver tiserT H E D Wednesday, February 8, 2012 See PICKERING page 2 Pickering family gathered for candlelight procession to remember Jeff Warne who died at 19 JEFF MITCHELL jmitchell@durhamregion.com PICKERING -- They still gather each Jan. 26 to remember Jeffrey David Warne. They call it his Angel Day. It’s the day he died. Jeff’s friends join his family in south Pickering for a candlelight procession through the neighbourhood, wending their way to the Lake Ontario shore where there’s a bench dedicated to his memory. They place their candles around that bench, creating a glowing shrine of sorts, and there’s a moment of silence. They remember a lively kid who was crazy about cars and excelled at hockey, who attracted many friends and brought home stray cats. He’s also the kid who died a brutal death, callously executed during a botched robbery on the night of Jan. 26, 2008. He was just 19 years old. Jeff’s parents, Phil Warne and Denise Rob- inson, were in the midst of a quiet Sunday morning at home when the police knocked on the door. Right away they assumed he’d been busted. Jeff had been dabbling in drugs for years; it was a source of great friction in the fam- ily, and Jeff’s parents couldn’t help but worry that he’d eventually attract the attention of the cops. But the news the detectives brought was much worse: Jeff was dead, the victim of a homicide. 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Expires December 31, 2011Expires Feb 29, 2012 COURTS 3 Mitchell Wilson trial Boy ‘body slammed’ during robbery FEATURE 10 Spreading help, hope Durham medical experts lead Guatemala mission SPORTS 18 In the hunt Pickering Panthers in mix for junior playoff berth du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Fe b r u a r y 8 , 2 0 1 2 2 P The request made the calamitous news even more unsettling, Denise recalls. “As a family we had horrible thoughts and nightmares about what might have happened,” she said. “We had no idea.” The police guarded details of Jeff’s murder to preserve the integrity of their investigation. His parents would not hear exactly how he died until years later, when his killers went to court. In the meantime they and daughter Michelle, 18 at the time, were left to mourn this boy who suddenly was no longer with them. Jeff Warne died in the apartment he’d moved into after leaving his parents’ home. It was a basement flat in a house on Holly- hedge Drive. Phil had helped him find furni- ture and set it up. Michelle visited her brother and found him happy. “He was so proud of that place,” she said. The apartment was symbolic of Jeff’s inde- pendence. Like so many kids, he chafed under rules imposed in the family home. He was bright, but impatient. He rejected authority. He dropped out of school. His use of marijua- na was a source of conflict. “Jeff was a challenge,” Denise said. Over the years she and Phil had tried to get their son back on track, encouraging him to go to school or hold down a job. They introduced him to a number of counsellors. Each time their optimism was dampened by Jeff’s indif- ference. “My heart just sank every time,” said Denise. “It didn’t matter what we did, he just wouldn’t help himself.” When it became apparent Jeff wasn’t going to abide by the house rules, his departure was inevitable. His parting with his mom, in November of 2007, was acrimonious. “I’d text him every day and ask him how he was,” Denise said. “I’d tell him I loved him. “He never answered.”Jeff’s parents had every reason to be proud of their son. High-spirited and smart, he breezed through his early years in school. He was a whiz at math. He spent hours filling pages with lively creative writing. His mind was incessantly active. After he died, Denise found a cache of Sudoku puzzle books. Jeff had com- pleted each puzzle, then made notations in the margins about how well he’d performed. Hockey brought the family together. Denise helped coach Jeff’s teams when he was a youngster, stepping aside as he advanced through age brackets into his teens. He loved the speed and contact of the game. His shot was a fearsome thing. When Jeff entered high school, things changed. He had new friends. Truancy became a chronic problem. Denise and Phil confront- ed Jeff about marijuana use. “He never tried to justify it,” Phil said of the arguments. “He knew it wasn’t justifiable.” Denise and Phil know that what they went through with their son wasn’t unique. Teen rebellion is as old as the family structure itself. Jeff was at a stage where he wanted to enjoy life without encumbrances such as school and work and rules. “He wanted all the freedoms in life, but he didn’t want to be accountable for it,” Denise recalled. “Jeff got lost,” Phil said simply.Jeff was in his apartment on the night of Jan. 26, 2008, when three men, at least one of them armed with a shotgun, kicked in the door and stormed down the stairs. Jeff had been growing increasingly nervous about young men who showed up at his door, asking if he sold pot. Now his fears were being real- ized. Jeff was seated on a couch, cornered by his assailants. He was looking into their eyes when the shotgun was fired. The point-blank blast struck Jeff in the left side of the head. Jeff’s landlord, curious about the noise, was confronted by an armed man. There was another roar from the gun. Pellets tore into his elbow as he raced frantically back up the stairs. The assailants fled without their objec- tive, bags of marijuana Jeff had stashed in the couch upon which he sat. Police officers found him, obviously dead, propped on the couch with a blanket over his legs. Two men have since been convicted of Jeff’s killing. Jerome Campbell pleaded guilty to sec- ond-degree murder in 2010 and was sentenced to life in prison with no parole eligibility for 12 years. Mr. Campbell identified his buddy Dami- on Pearson as the man who shot Jeff Warne. A third man who took part in the robbery has never been identified. Mr. Pearson was found guilty of murder last fall and awaits sentencing. He is currently serv- ing life for the first-degree murder of 23-year- old Khristian Ottley, who was shot point-blank in the back with a shotgun in Pickering 12 days before Jeff was killed. During a trial in Oshawa last spring, jurors heard Mr. Ottley had angered Mr. Pearson by making a joke about the nick- name he’d given himself.Jeff’s parents know that if it weren’t for the choices he made, he’d never have crossed paths with Damion Pearson and Jerome Campbell. “I still feel Jeff was the author of his own misfortune,” Denise said. “If he hadn’t chosen to deal drugs, he’d be alive today. “Words can’t describe how much I miss him,” she continued, speaking softly. “But I get angry still.” Fortunately, it is in our nature to try to forge hope out of tragedy. That’s the spirit behind Jeff’s Angel Day, and it’s the reason his family and supporters hold an annual Run to Remem- ber, conducted in conjunction with the Whitby International North Marathon each May. They raise money for Bereaved Families of Ontario, an organization upon which Denise relied fol- lowing Jeff’s death, and with which she now works, helping others who are going through what she, Phil and Michelle experienced. As they reminisce, Jeff’s family speaks warm- ly of him. They laugh often. Their faces form soft, serene smiles, the kind reserved for thoughts of loved ones. “He knew he could be successful if he want- ed,” said Phil. “And I knew he was going to come around, when he was ready.” “We figured he would really mature being out on his own,” Denise agreed. “He would have been fine. He was a smart kid.” They wish he had only been allowed to become the man he could have been. COMMUNITY Pickering family remembers murdered son PICKERING from page 1 SUBMITTED PHOTO PICKERING -- Jeff Warne and his mother Denise Robinson. The Pickering man was 19 when he was murdered in 2008. RAYWAL WINTER SALEUPGRADES ON US! THESE ITEMS ARE FREE WITH EVERY KITCHEN PURCHASE. 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Durham police Constable Susan Dubois said 10-year-old Mitchell had chipped teeth and was emotional following the Nov. 1, 2010 robbery on Senator Street in Pickering, but managed to give a statement about the incident. “He was clearly shaken up and upset,” the officer testified at the Oshawa courthouse. “I remember seeing that he was teary-eyed, but he was being brave and trying to hold it together.” A boy who was 12 at the time was charged with robbery after Mitchell recognized him at the elementary school they both attend- ed, Justice Mary Teresa Devlin has heard. The accused boy’s identity is protected under the Youth Criminal Justice Act. The case has gained great notoriety because Mitchell committed suicide in September 2011 at age 11, days before he was to testify in court. His parents say bul- lying and anxiety over the case likely con- tributed to the death of the boy, who had muscular dystrophy. 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Three teens arrested following violent Pickering robbery Re c y c l e m e ! Feedback Letter on poverty serves as timely reminder To the editor: Re: ‘Not enough being done to fight child poverty’, letter to the editor, Jan. 6, 2012. Kudos to student Emily Paul for her thoughtful letter concerning the extent of child poverty in our affluent society. Raising awareness is the requisite first step to ameliorating this disgraceful situa- tion. Thanks to Emily for reminding us of an issue which diminishes individuals, as well as our collective future. I concur with Emily, “... every little thing can make a difference.” Joe Modeste Ajax Viewpoint Location of Ajax daycare questioned To the editor: Re: ‘Car chaos outside daycare at Ajax GO station’, news, durhamregion.com, Jan. 26, 2012. When I first saw daycares being locat- ed in strip malls several years ago, I was appalled. Where is the outdoor play space for these children? The fresh air to play in? Where do they go for walks or to a park? The daycares I used to work in had large outdoor play areas with lots of room to run around, ride tricycles, and climb on play- ground equipment. It was safe to take the kids for a walk. We walked to local parks, the library, a seniors’ facility, grocery store, introducing and involving the kids in their community. Locating a daycare in a GO station park- ing lot means a higher level of car exhaust emissions as buses and cars are constantly coming and going. There is no access to local parks, librar- ies or seniors’ homes, to name only a few of the places daycares can interact with in the community. Adult convenience is the main consid- eration here, not the best interests of our children. Dawn O’Hara Ajax old age security No money for seniors’ pensions, lots for corporations To the editor: Re: Threats to Old Age Security. The Harper government is crying poor on pensions for seniors. They can’t afford to staff the EI phone lines so workers can access benefits for which they’ve paid. They can’t afford the non-taxation of veterans’ disability ben- efits and they can’t even think about a national childcare, home-care or pharma- care program. The Harper government cries poor while it lavishes $13 billion in tax cuts for big corporations that don’t need the money. What’s wrong with this picture? On Jan. 1, 2012, the corporate tax rate was cut to 15 per cent. It’s hard for a government to cry poor when they are shovelling money out the back door. It’s high time tax expenditures were reviewed like all other program spending. Canadians understand the need to econo- mize and manage shared resources, but a tax cut program that is depleting the com- mon treasury just looks like a cynical and opportunistic attempt to diminish support for programs that people count on. Harper’s plan for OAS is a way to down- load cost and responsibility to lower levels of government which will have to pay out more to support seniors who are forced into poverty. 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All content copyright we think... email responses to newsroom@durhamregion.com Editorial Opinions du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Fe b r u r a r y 8 , 2 0 1 2 6 AP e-mail letters to newsroom@durhamregion.com / max. 200 words / letter writers are obliged to back up their statements with verifiable facts / please include your full first and last name, city of residence & daytime phone number / letters that do not appear in print may be published @ durhamregion.com Treading a fine line on bus ads in Durham Region A provocative Victoria’s Secret lingerie advertisement wrapped around the exte- rior of a Durham Region Transit bus last fall has led some Durham Region residents to call for changes to the transit system’s advertising policy. The ad, carried on four DRT buses for a period of time last fall, resulted in com- plaints to transit officials from residents. Last week some Durham councillors called for DRT to consider crafting a more sensi- tive policy. That people took offence to the ad is not particularly surprising, though several of those who spoke of their offence more or less conceded that such ads are everywhere in today’s society. One can hardly turn a page in a maga- zine, fix their gaze on a distant billboard, or watch a prime time television show with- out being confronted by such easy sexual- ity. In the absence of clearly defining what is acceptable -- a clause banning partial nudity in advertisements, for example -- it’s a slippery slope we’ll find ourselves on if moral indignation is allowed to hold sway. That tone of moral outrage was seen throughout weekend debate on social media comments here at home. But there is no question about the legality of the ad by Victoria’s Secret. In this instance, we agree entirely with DRT general manager Ted Galinis, who noted last week that the ad wasn’t “illegal or illicit”. It was an ad by a company that makes women’s underwear, many of them designed to be exotic and alluring. Women right here in Durham Region wear their products. Could General Motors sell cars success- fully without prominently picturing its products in its ads? Could Durham Region promote itself abroad without sharing images of what it has to offer to potential investors or citizens? The fact that some dialogue is under- way in response to the controversy is pos- itive. But we caution against an over-reac- tion that might have a more chilling effect, where sensitivity to political correctness stifles free and fair expression. Some important points for officials to ponder as they move to revisit existing transit advertising policy: • A promotion that is legally produced and honestly displayed is what must pri- marily guide decision-makers. • Clear language clauses that govern decision-making on controversial ads are required. Finally, it’s important to note that offence is a thing that is always taken yet rarely offered. In that context, it’s not surprising that some were put off by the advertisement, but judging by the number of complainants it’s fair to say that the vast majority were not. I guess it’s true that the only time we are really and truly ourselves is when no one else is looking. Witness the quality indi- vidual who backed into my parked car a couple of nights ago and who, realizing no one had seen the incident, beat a hasty and cowardly exit. No note. No apology. No guts. Nice work. This is one of the little reasons I’ve always found it nice to have children in my life. Having a kid around, especially a little per- son in those wonderfully formative years between two to 10 years of age, is like hav- ing a portable conscience. Sort of a ‘back-up’ conscience for those moments when our own fails us. Of course, I understand why people take a powder rather than face the sometimes discordant music of a mistake. I’ve been there, believe me. I’ve been lucky, though. Lucky enough to have a conscience that was functioning properly at the time or, failing that, a doe- eyed seven- or eight-year-old witness to innocently goad me into doing the right thing. “Gee Dad, I’ll bet somebody feels real bad about losing that hunnerd dollar bill. Why don’t we take it inside the bank and see if they know who it belongs to?” “You mean that guy forgot to charge you for that bag of chips? Boy, we oughtta go back in there and give him some money before that nice man gets heck for it.” “That lady who winked at you sure was pretty, Dad. But not as pretty as Mom, huh?” God bless children and their perfect clar- ity. I could’ve used a little of that clarity when I discovered some bonehead had done a disappearing act after hitting my vehicle. The damage to the car was minimal. My psyche was actually the thing that was real- ly bent out of shape. Like most of us, at least most of us adults, my knee-jerk reaction was anger and resentment at the injustice perpetrated against me. I needed a little seven-year-old perspec- tive. “Gee Dad ... that guy must’ve been in a real hurry to back up and hit you like that. Maybe he was gonna deliver a baby or something?” “Wow Dad. This is the coolest car in the world. Some guy backed right into you and it hardly left a scratch.” “Hey Dad ... there’s a Dairy Queen right across the street. Are we lucky or what?” If you have children or even access to them on a fairly regular basis, I am sure you’ve been realigned from time to time by this particularly golden outlook on things. It comes to kids naturally but as adults we have to work a little harder at it. We have to choose to let stuff go, to feel good. Feeling cruddy is a choice too, remember. It’s just that all too often it feels like the default setting rather than an option. I don’t want my default setting to be anything like anger or stress. Especially if it doesn’t have to be. We will all bump into stuff in this life ... or have stuff bump into us. We don’t have too much control over that. But we can always control how we respond to it. Open your eyes and your heart and head to the near- est Dairy Queen. -- Durham resident Neil Crone, actor, comic, writer, saves some of his best lines for this column. du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m 7 AP Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Fe b r u a r y 8 , 2 0 1 2 HOT TOPICS: Oh boy...check out the passion- ate debate over this bus-wrap advertisement on a Durham Regional Transit vehicle. Weigh in on the issue today at www. facebook.com/newsdurham ONLINE POLL RESULTS Top 10 romantic films 1. Casablanca (1942) 2. An Affair to Remember (1957) 3. Breakfast At Tiffany’s (1961) 4. Love Story (1970) 5. Titanic (1997) 6. Sweet November (2001) 7. A Walk to Remember (2002) 8. The Notebook (2004) 9. 50 First Dates (2004) 10. P.S. I Love You (2007) source: www.ibtimes.com Which of these dashing fellows do you think deserves the 2012 Oscar for Best Actor? Brad Pitt, ‘Moneyball’ (34%) Gary Oldman, ‘Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy’ (10%) Jean Dujardin, ‘The Artist’ (14%) George Clooney, ‘The Descendants’ (36%) Demian Bichir, ‘A Better Life’ (6%) Total Votes: 116 NEIL CRONE The clarity of children sure clears the air RYAN PFEIFFER/ BEHIND THE LENS This image has a couple of elements that make it a good sports image. First of all, it’s always nice to have the ball in the picture. Capturing that exact moment of release is more a matter of luck than skill but it’s still nice to grab. I also think the expressions of both girls are great. Nice intensity. Again, this is something that you have to get lucky with. But when you get lucky with a few elements at the same time it makes for a nice image. No need to send politicians abroad To the editor: Re: ‘Sending politicians to China, Bra- zil, France part of Durham’s $1.3-million investment plan’, news, durhamregion. com, Jan. 14, 2012. I’ve heard this story before. It starts out with planning to send a few, perhaps three or four politicians, to faraway countries to make them aware of the good stuff hap- pening here in Durham Region. It then escalates to more politicians wanting to jump on the ‘very important’ business expedition to exotic cities like Rio, Moscow, Paris, etc. The next thing you know, we now have a gaggle of politicians on the list, not to men- tion spouses clamouring on board. But don’t fret, they will pay their own expenses ... yeah, pull the other one. Why can’t the Region start off with a glitzy, direct-mail campaign and follow up with phone calls, sift through the data and concentrate on any hot responses? Don’t forget, these faraway cities will be sending their own politicians to Durham Region doing the same thing. We must be careful they don’t pass each other in the airport and find out no one is at home when they reach their destination. Has any politician considered the moon? I know there is cheese up there. Someone has to pack it, label it and ship it, so why not companies from Durham Region? Rick Foster Whitby *** To the editor: Re: ‘Sending politicians to China, Bra- zil, France part of Durham’s $1.3-million investment plan’, news, durhamregion. com, Jan. 14, 2012. Please stop the insanity. The last time I checked just about everyone, everywhere was experiencing financial problems. So why does this Region think it can just go ahead and send individuals to scope out future investors? What puzzles me is that we already have ministers at the federal and provincial level who are supposed to be doing this task. So why waste taxpayers’ money at the Regional level? I would be honoured to accompany these world trav- ellers on their difficult journey. A lottery involving all regional taxpayers would be another good way of deciding who could assist, all expenses paid of course. I have never been a big supporter of Regional politics; the additional layer of government along with all its costs, labour, buildings, etc. has been a huge drain on the taxpayers. L.G. Brindley, Whitby LETTERS du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Fe b r u a r y 8 , 2 0 1 2 8 P February 26, 2012 11am - 5pm Ajax Convention Centre 550 Beck Cres., Ajax Visit the show to see Durham’s leading wedding professionals Spring 2012 A JAX PICKERING NE WS ADVER TISER source .comwedding source .comwedding Proudly Sponsored by In PartnershipWith Click, Print &SAVE VISIT Regular door price$6 each or 2 for $10 $4.00 with e-coupon Admission BRIDAL DESIRESBRIDALDESIRES INC.INC. 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Va cancyon Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee Complete information regarding the committee is available on the City’s website at pickering.ca or by contacting Linda Roberts at 905.420.4660,extension 2928 or by emailing lroberts@pickering.ca The Council of the City of Pickering is inviting applications from residents to fill vacancies on the Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee Heritage Pickering Established under the authority of the OntarioHeritage Act for the purpose of advising Council on means of conserving heritage properties and areas to advise Council on programs to increase public awareness of heritage conservation issues. If you are interested in being considered for appointment to fill a vacancy on this Committee, please submit an application form which is available on the City’s website to the undersigned setting out a brief description of any job or community-related experience.The deadline for submitting your application is February 16, 2012. 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This month, from Feb. 18 to 26, a group of 40 Canadians, including more than a dozen people who either live or work in Scugog, will make their way to Guatemala where they’ll spend a week providing help and hope to those living in poverty. They’ll travel into various slums around Guatemala City every day, helping hun- dreds of dirt-poor residents who will line up for hours outside of local schools to seek aid for their ailments. Together, the medical and dental teams could see up to 1,000 people or more daily. The experience will be both life-chang- ing and heartbreaking at the same time. “This will be the biggest thing to happen in these slum areas for some of those peo- ple,” suggests Dr. Tony Brown, a Port Perry physician who will serve as the medical team leader for the group. Under the co-ordination of Speroway, an international non-profit relief orga- nization based out of Guelph, Dr. Brown will help lead the team of Canadian medi- cal professionals back to Central America where, since 2007, they’ve provided assis- tance to people in Nicaragua, El Salvador and Guatemala. Relief efforts to Haiti have also been carried out. “I’m so blessed and I want to give back. I can do it, I enjoy doing it and I feel like I need to do it. My faith commands me to do it,” says Dr. Brown, who got his first taste of mission work when he spent three-and-a- half months in Kenya coming out of medi- cal school. He was re-introduced to aid efforts in 2005 when he travelled to Honduras with members of the Anglican Church of the Ascension congregation in Port Perry to build a church. After that experience, he reconnected with Ken Dick, an old fami- ly friend who at the time was the head of Feed The Children Canada. The agency has now been rebranded as Speroway. The two friends conspired together, scrolling through their network of con- tacts, and soon formed the team that would travel to Honduras for a week in 2007 and kickstart Speroway’s annual medical mis- sion trips. It’s an effort that has grown over the years, attracting health-care professionals from across the province. This year’s trip of 40 volunteers will be Speroway’s largest contingent of caregivers ever. With more than 100 willing volunteers on the roster, some people are turned away each trip. The 2012 Guatemala team will include five physicians, five nurses, three para- medics, a trio of pharmacists, five dentists and plenty of assistants and support staff. “It’s exciting and it’s contagious,” says Dr. Brown. “It shows that we have a com- munity that wants to give back, not only in our own backyard but overseas.” Among those reeled into the effort has been Dr. Jack Cottrell, a Port Perry dentist who couldn’t resist a challenge put before him by Dr. Brown a few years ago. The question? Could he set up a com- plete dental suite in the Central American wilderness to provide residents there with restorative work instead of simple extrac- tions? “I put my foot right in it,” says Dr. Cottrell. “I told him of course it could be done.” With lots of research and plenty of prac- tice, Dr. Cottrell set up a dental room in his Port Perry garage where he gauged exact- ly what he’d need, from how much hydro and sterilization needs to the best configu- ration possible. While he had done some volunteer work in the past among the inner-city areas of Toronto, Dr. Cottrell was hooked after his first trip with Dr. Brown to Guatemala in 2008. “You start to realize that happiness -- and we’re all in search of happiness and fulfillment -- comes from helping others,” he says. But it’s a lot of hard work -- emotionally and physically. The mouths of some Guatemalans, and those across Central America, are train wrecks, says Dr. Cottrell, the group’s den- tal team leader. Most people, as many as 70 per cent, neglect their teeth because they either can’t get access to dental care or can’t afford it. And compounding that problem is their diet. Most of the residents the medical team will see live on a few dollars a day or less. Many times it’s cheaper to buy a bottle of cola over water. It also costs less to pur- chase a bag of chips than fresh fruit. “They don’t have the ability to pay for the extras other than survival,” says Dr. Cottrell. “Their diet is atrocious.” The typical Central American diet wreaks havoc with more than mouths, however. Intestinal infections from contaminated water and poorly prepared food, respira- tory problems such as chronic bronchitis and skin infections, as well as high blood pressure and diabetes are all too common, says Dr. Brown. But sometimes, as hard as the team works, it’s just not enough. For securi- ty reasons, the group must be packed up and on its way before dark. Some areas the team will travel to are run by gangs at night. “When we have to leave and we haven’t gone through the line and you still see people waiting, kids waiting, and you know they need help, it’s very, very upset- ting. These are kids that cry themselves to sleep at night because of their toothaches,” says Dr. Cottrell. “If we stop for 15 minutes, that’s one less person we can see at the end of the day. We work the fullest possible day you can put in and that’s the only way you can leave because you know you couldn’t pos- sibly do more than what you did,” he says. To follow the work of the medical team in Guatemala, a daily blog will be posted at www.speroway.com. More information on Speroway and how to make a donation to their effort in Guatemala can also be found on the website. Port Perry Star reporter Chris Hall will be joining Speroway’s 2012 medical mission to Guatemala and documenting the efforts of the physicians, dentists and other medical experts as they try to make a difference in the lives of those living in the slums surrounding Guatemala City. 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You will nd the highest quality steaks, which are aged for tenderness, then a special blend of seasonings are added as each steak is carved to order and then grilled to your liking. You are guaranteed a avourful juicy steak with every bite. A few other items you will nd on the menu are fresh pastas, baby back ribs with our own homemade BBQ sauce, just to name a few along with a very extensive wine list. In addition, this restaurant being a big advocate to healthy eating, o ers a fresh complimentary salad and ice cream bar. So next time you are in the mood for a delicious meal or a fresh lobster, come by The Lobster House in Pickering at 1450 Kingston Road at Valley Farm Road. If you are planning to celebrate a special occasion give us a call at (905) 421-9222. Reservations are recommended. 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OrchardVilla Cranberry Spinach Salad Choice of Hot Appetizer - Coconut Shrimp - Artichoke Bruschetta or - Roasted Red Pepper Soup - Beef Bourguignon - Lobster with Penne or - Stuffed Chicken Breast with Rice Pilaf - Cherry Cheese Cake - Decadent Chocolate Cupcakes or - Bread Pudding with Caramel Sauce Choice of Delicious Dessert Choice of Gourmet Entree www.heritagehousecatering.ca info@heritagehousecatering.ca Place your order by Feb. 12for pick-up Feb. 14 (or 2 daysprior to day of your choice) $45/couple Sample our extensivetake out menu weekdays 4-7Weekends 10-5 Valentine Dinner Treat your loved one to a delicious, intimate home-made meal in the comfort of your own home. Just heat and serve 479 Kingston Road W. 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Valentine’s Day reservations905-839-5758 774Liverpool Road South,Pickering www.masseysrestaurant.ca Va lentine’s /anytimeinquiries905-420-5191 774Liverpool Road South,Pickering cococakeco.com orcheckusout onfacebook Massey ’s RESTAU RANT & www.makimono.ca AJAX 50 Kingston Road East, RioCan Durham Centre (Just East of Harwood Ave) 905.427.2726 PICKERING 1790 Liverpoorl Rd.,(Just North of Hwy 401) 905.831.0335 2010 ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT NOW AVA ILABLE AT ALL LOCATIONS • sushi • sashimi • tempura • bento boxes • Join us for our Valentine'sDay Celebration! 250 Bayly St.W., Ajax (Between McDonald’s and Dairy Queen)905-683-3535Hours: Open Daily 6am - 3pm •MON-FRI 11:00AM-3:00PM DAY *EXCLUDING HOLIDAYS•NOT VA LIDWITH ANY OTHER OFFER•WITH COUPON ONLY •EXPIRES FEB 24TH, 2012 *Drink not included $10.95 LUNCH SPECIAL FOR 2! 2 CHICKEN QUESIDILLASWITH SOUR CREAM, SALSA AND FRIES LOVERS SPECIALQUEEN’S CREPES •MON –FRI ALL DAY *EXCLUDING HOLIDAY S •NOT VALIDWITH ANY OTHER OFFER •WITH COUPON ONLY •EXPIRES FEB 24TH, 2012 •MON –SUN ALL DAY *EXCLUDING HOLIDAY S •NOT VALIDWITH ANY OTHER OFFER •WITH COUPON ONLY •EXPIRES FEB 24TH, 2012 (or $11.95 on Sat/Sun) 2 ORDERS OF 3 EGGS, CHOICE OF MEAT,HOME FRIES,FRUIT,TOAST AND COFFEE ORTEA$9.95 BREAKFAST SPECIAL FOR 2! Va lentines Specials BUY 1 AT REGPRICE AND GETTHE 2ND FORHALF PRICE! FRESHLOBSTER Open Daily 5-10pm To make a reservation or to book your Va lentine’s Day dinner Call now, seating limited. 905-421-9222 1450 Kingston Road, Pickering (At valley Farm Rd.) COMPLIMENTARYSALAD AND ICE CREAM • Crab Legs •Pasta • Steaks • Chicken • Ribs CHECKOUTALLTHEDEALS...YOUGETARINGSIDESEAT SeetheWheelsPullOutforDetails FORTHEBATTLEOFTHEPRICES ADVERTISING FEATURE ADVERTISING FEATUREEveryone loves to be spoiled!Valentine's Day Dining Ideas... FRESH, FRESH, FRESH IS ONE OF THE KEY INGREDIENTS AT THE LOBSTER HOUSE A relaxing dining atmosphere welcomes you as you walk through the doors. Do not be fooled by the name, the restaurant o ers much more than fresh Maritime lobsters, which are shipped in live twice a week to the restaurant. You will nd the highest quality steaks, which are aged for tenderness, then a special blend of seasonings are added as each steak is carved to order and then grilled to your liking. You are guaranteed a avourful juicy steak with every bite. A few other items you will nd on the menu are fresh pastas, baby back ribs with our own homemade BBQ sauce, just to name a few along with a very extensive wine list. In addition, this restaurant being a big advocate to healthy eating, o ers a fresh complimentary salad and ice cream bar. So next time you are in the mood for a delicious meal or a fresh lobster, come by The Lobster House in Pickering at 1450 Kingston Road at Valley Farm Road. If you are planning to celebrate a special occasion give us a call at (905) 421-9222. Reservations are recommended. 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Annual event brings community together TArA HATHerly thatherly@durhamregion.com PICKERING -- The Claremont Winter Car- nival isn’t about snow, it’s about communi- ty. While the fluffy white stuff was noticeably absent during the annual week-long event, the festival’s sense of community was ever present. “I love this carnival,” said Julia Isaacs. “The whole town comes out. It just brings us together as a community, I love it. You get to see all your friends that you haven’t seen because they’ve been hibernating all winter.” That sense of community was noted as the festival’s highlight by everyone asked. Some events were cancelled due to the lack of snow, but that didn’t seem to dampen any spirits. “Even without the snow, it was a great day,” said organizer Sandy Hill during the festival’s carnival on Feb. 4. “It’s been a great turn- out. The parade was wonderful. I’m really thrilled, everything was great.” Judi Bostwick said this year’s carnival was her favourite. “The weather was great for the parade, the sun was out, it was beautiful,” she said. “For the six years I’ve been coming, this has been the best year.” Me and My Friends Child Care won the award for the parade’s most humorous float. The fantasy-land-themed float featured 25 of the daycare’s kids dressed up in costume. “It was a lot of fun,” said Nikki Larkin. “It was great (to win the award), it feels good, we’ll put it up in the centre.” Thirteen-year-old Cameron Elrick said he had a great time walking the parade route dressed as the festival’s mascot, CWC. Festi- val goers couldn’t decide if CWC is a ground- hog, hedgehog or gopher, but he was a hit as he handed out hugs and played drums along- side the Claremont Public School marching band. Cameron’s brother, 11-year-old Jeffrey Elrick, said he couldn’t have enjoyed the day more. He rated the carnival’s level of fun as “100 per cent,” adding he looks forward to seeing all of his friends at the festival every year. Throughout the week, people competed for the title of the festival’s best snow sculp- ture, photo, talent, soup, chili and more, while enjoying events including dinner, dancing, sports, movies, karaoke and a pan- cake breakfast, to name just a few. During Saturday’s carnival, there were horse-drawn wagon rides, a chainsaw art demonstration, vendors and lots of games and prizes. “It’s been a great success,” Ms. Hill said. “I’m just glad for the community support and everyone coming out, it’s made for a great day and hopefully we can top it next year.” Reporter Tara Hatherly can be found on Twitter @Tara_ Hatherly and on Facebook by searching Tara Hatherly. WeWillNOTbeKnowinglyUNDERSOLD! THISISTHECARSALEYOU’VEWAITEDFOR! WeWillNOTbeKnowinglyUNDERSOLD! SEETHE4PAGEPULL-OUTINTODAYSPAPER FORMULAFORDLINCOLNFORMULAFORDLINCOLN DR. 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TOpS (Take OFF pOundS Sen- Sibly). a non-profit, weight-loss sup- port group meets every Tuesday at the Ajax Alliance Church, 115 Ritchie Ave., Ajax, from 6 to 8 p.m. Men, women and teens welcome. 905-683-6234, top- son5397@gmail.com. COmmuniTy Care durham. needs volunteers to deliver meals for the Meals on Wheels programs in Pickering, Ajax, Whitby and Oshawa. Volunteers need to be available for an hour and a half between the hours of 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Meals are deliv- ered Monday through Friday. Volun- teers also needed to drive clients to medical appointments. 905-430-5613, ext. 222, dnewton@communitycare- durham.on.ca (Denyse). aJaX TOaSTmaSTerS. meets on Tuesdays from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Ajax High School, 105 Bayly St. E., Ajax. 905-665-2855, rjrj8963@gmail.com. piCkerinG pOWerhOuSe TOaSTmaSTerS. meets every Tuesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Pickering Recreation Complex, 1867 Valley Farm Rd., Pickering. Guests always welcome. 905-837-5637 (Jan- ice), 416-346-7877 (Ashley), pickering. freetoasthost.net/. alZheimer SOCieTy OF dur- ham reGiOn. offers a caregiver support group on the second Wednes- day of every month from 10 a.m. to noon at Pickering Village United Church, 300 Church St. N., Ajax. Also at Orchard Villa Retirement Residence (Victoria Harbour Lounge), 1955 Val- ley Farm Rd., Pickering, on the fourth Wednesday of every month from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. 905-576-2567, info@ alzheimerdurham.com. piCkerinG VillaGe SeniOrS’ Club. hosts bridge on Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. and Saturdays at 1 p.m. at 29 Linton Ave., Ajax. The cost is $10 for an annual membership and 50 cents to play. 905-683-8460. piCkerinG VillaGe SeniOrS Club. ladies meet for crafts on Tues- days from roughly 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 29 Linton Ave., Ajax. Bring your own lunch; tea and cookies are served at noon and 2 p.m. If you live in Ajax but don’t drive, a bus picks people up and takes them home. 905-683-8460. euChre. every Friday from 6:45 to 10 p.m. at the Petticoat Creek Library and Community Centre, 470 Kingston Rd. W. (between Rosebank Road and Rougemount Drive), Pickering. Hosted by the Rouge Hill Seniors. New mem- bers welcome. 905-420-4660, ext. 6302. darTS. every Wednesday from 10 a.m. to noon at the Petticoat Creek Library and Community Centre, 470 Kingston Rd. W. (between Rose- bank Road and Rougemount Drive), Pickering. Hosted by the Rouge Hill Seniors. New members welcome. 905- 420-4660, ext. 6302. al-anOn. is an anonymous support group for people affected by someone else’s drinking. Meetings seven days a week in various Durham locations. 905-728-1020, al-anon.alateen.on.ca. Take OFF pOundS SenSibly (TOpS). an inexpensive, non-prof- it weight-loss support group, meets Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. at the Run- dle Park Clubhouse, 241 Park Rd. S., Oshawa. Women, men and teens wel- come. 905-728-3907 (Judy). ClarinGTOn Fiddle Club. meets on the third Wednesday of every month (but not July, August and December) at the Newcastle Commu- nity Hall, 20 King St. W. (at Mill Street), Newcastle. Doors open at 6 p.m. Admission is $3. All musicians are wel- come, but no electrics. COunTry muSiC Club OF OShaWa. meets on the second and fourth Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at Centennial Albert United Church, 19 Rosehill Blvd., Oshawa. Local enter- tainers, open mic, dancing. Admission $3. FEBRUARY 11 GiFT FrOm The hearT. dental hygienist Ann McDow is taking part in this program, where hygienists clean teeth for free to provide access to den- tal hygiene care to those who can- not afford it. At Healthy Smiles at 677 Marksbury Rd., Pickering. 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Visit wagjag.com $125 for a 5-Day Camp Package with 4 The Luv of Hockey atAjax Community Centre (a $270 Value) BUY FOR$125 Brought to you by your trusted hometown Metroland Newspaper $139 for Household Duct Cleaning Including Vent Sanitizing and More from Double Diamond Duct Cleaning (a $427 Value) Regular Price: $427 |You Save: $288 Discount:63% BUYFOR$139 News Advertiser T H E Education ADVERTISING FEATURE The first real report cards come home this month. Whether you are pleasantly surprised or somewhat disappointed with this report card, you’ll want to have a discussion about the results, both with your child and with the teacher. The report card discussion is part of a larger support strategy that makes you an active participant in your child’s education. Make the most out of your report card chat. Here are some guidelines to ensure that it goes as smoothly as possible, especially if you are in the disappointed-parent category. Sit down together. Don’t talk about the report card in the garage while you child is lacing up his rollerblades • Remove distractions and focus on each other — TV off, no Game Boy or iPod! • Make a statement of intent. Tell your child up front that you need to have a talk about the report card. • Start by saying something positive. You can get off on the right foot by highlighting something positive about the report card, no matter how trivial. • Review learning strengths. Say something like, “You are still doing great in math, which is awesome.” • Recognize the struggle (1). Listen to your child, and include his or her thoughts, comments, and worries in the discussion. • Recognize the struggle (2). Say something like, “I see that you’re still having trouble with spelling.” • Listen to the complaints. Children who have the most issues are usu- ally the most vocal. • End with optimism. Make a comment like this: “There’s still plenty of time for improvement, and we’ll work together to make the necessary changes.” • End with a plan. Identify the following before you leave the table: your role in helping with school, your child’s role, and what the next steps are. • You’ve got your plan of action identified: Now do it! If you need some help call an expert. Oxford Learning can help you understand your child’s report card and help your child learn how to build the skills to succeed and achieve their full potential in school. Beginning with an in-depth assessment, children are offered individual programs that address their needs in academics, learning skills and self esteem. It is a unique approach that offers them the tools and confidence to suc- ceed now and in the future. 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Better grades Call today, or visit oxfordlearning.com Oxford Learning Centres® AJAX 905-683-6660 PICKERING 905-420-3141 Ajax 905-427-0070 Pickering 905-862-2863 www.tutordoctor.com ASSESSMENT Improve Confidence, Study Skills, and Grades Experienced & Certified Tutors All Grades & Subjects Homework Support, Ontario Curriculum Ca l l S u s a n F l e m i n g a t 90 5 - 6 8 3 - 5 1 1 0 e x t . 2 3 1 to a d v e r t i s e i n t h i s f e a t u r e Alive Christian Academy Int’l Drop in to our any of our Open House dates: Feb.13,14, 27, or 28 @ 6pm 720 Progress Ave In Scarborough (Minutes from the Scarborough Town Centre) 416-439-2480 •www.jciami.com We offer K1 to Grade 12 & Daycare (ages 1-5) Brad Kelly Sports Editor bkelly@durhamregion.com durhamregion.com facebook.com/sportsdurhamregion twitter.com/scnewsdurhamSports du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Fe b r u a r y 8 , 2 0 1 2 18 AP Durham West loses 3-2 to Aurora and 5-3 to Mississauga BrAD Kelly bkelly@durhamregion.com AJAX -- The Durham West Junior Lightning had a couple of tough tests on the weekend, and while they failed to register a victory in either one, head coach Wayne McDonald gave his team a pass- ing grade overall. Playing teams ahead of them in the Provincial Women’s Hock- ey League standings, the Light- ning missed out on a couple of chances to gain ground, falling 3-2 to Aurora on Saturday night at the Ajax Community Centre, followed by a 5-3 setback in Mis- sissauga on Sunday afternoon. “Little things happened,” said McDonald of the results that didn’t go in his team’s favour. “In the Aurora game one of our girls made a d-to-d pass, the other girl fell, and they went in on a break- away. “In Mississauga, we went up 1-0, they scored an empty-net goal. We had our chances at the end to tie it up and we just didn’t. “We played well, (Aurora and Mississauga) are just two good teams.” The Lightning fell behind Auro- ra 2-0 on home ice Saturday before Stephanie Cooper scored to get the Lightning on the board to close out the first period, then added an assist on a Marissa Red- mond goal to tie it in the second. Aurora scored the game-winner seven minutes into the third peri- od. The following day in Mississau- ga, Kennedy Marchment got the Lightning on the board first, but Mississauga scored one in the first, another in the second and the first one of the third, a peri- od in which the teams alternated five goals, in the 5-3 final. Laura Horwood had the second goal for the Lightning and Cooper added the third, to go along with an assist, giving her a goal and assist in each of the two games. The two assists on the week- end bring her total on the season to 23, just one off the league lead of 24 by Whitby’s Nicole Brown, who has played two more games than Cooper this season. “The big thing with Stephanie, and we’re trying to correct it, she doesn’t shoot enough. She pass- es off,” said McDonald of Cooper, who shares the team’s points lead with Marchment, both with 28. Cooper has 5-23-28 numbers compared to the 10-18-28 totals of Marchment. “She’s starting to shoot more and we’re putting her in posi- tions where hopefully she shoots more, because she has the best shot on our team. So, we’re try- ing to put her in that position and she slowly is starting to do it, but she likes dishing off as opposed to keeping it.” This weekend the Lightning take their 15-9-2-2 record east with a weekend road trip to Nepean on Saturday and Ottawa on Sunday. “We haven’t been away since October, so it will be good for the girls to get away and have a little bit of fun,” said McDonald. “Our expectations are that we are going to get four points this weekend.” The Lightning are tied for eighth in the 18-team league, ahead of 10th place Ottawa (13-11-5-1) and Nepean (5-15-4-4) who are tied for 12th. Passing grade for Junior Lightning despite losses ProvinciAl WoMen’s HocKey leAgue ontArio Junior HocKey leAgue Finally, Panthers hold playoff spot one point up with two games to play BrAD Kelly bkelly@durhamregion.com PICKERING -- The Pickering Pan- thers won just one of three games on the weekend, but it was the right one to claim a victory in. By virtue of their 6-3 win over Mississauga on home ice Sunday, the Panthers leapfrogged over the Chargers into sixth place in the Ontario Junior Hockey League’s South Division and, for the time being, hold down the final playoff spot. Each team has two games remaining on the docket before the regular season comes to an end this weekend. Needless to say, there was a cel- ebratory mood in the dressing room after Sunday’s victory at the Pickering Recreation Complex. “I walked in the room and said, ‘I’ve been here two months and we’ve been looking up at everybody and looking down at nobody. Finally, we can look down in the standings at some- body,’” said head coach Dan Cameron, who took over behind the bench in late-November. “The players were excited. It felt good. To get a playoff spot, it just seemed so far away and so impos- sible.” Mike Sicillia and Dylan Hutton led on offence with a goal and two assists each in the win, while Sean Levac scored twice for the Panthers. Kyle Davis and Nicho- las Popelar had the other goals, while Spencer Bacon stopped 40 of the 43 shots he faced. “We played a pretty good game. It was a real good effort. The kids showed up and that was the key,” noted Cameron. The optimism of qualifying for the playoffs has certainly helped change the disposition of his team the past few weeks during the chase, Cameron added. “Some of the players were tell- ing me (Monday) after the game that the whole mood is different. Guys like (Mark) Ramkema were saying they hated hockey at the beginning of the year, but now they love it. So, that makes me feel good that we’ve created an atmo- sphere where the guys are enjoy- ing coming to the rink.” The win over Mississauga was sandwiched between a pair of losses, 5-0 on home ice Friday to the Toronto Jr. Canadiens and 8-4 in Vaughan on Monday. Fri- day the Panthers were outshot 42-28 by Toronto, and Monday, Vaughan converted on three of 11 power-play opportunities. The Panthers had 12 penalties com- pared to just two for Vaughan. Cameron figures one more win will guarantee a playoff spot, and his Panthers get two cracks at it. They will be on home ice Thurs- day to face North York (18-24-5) and at St. Michael’s (36-8-4) on Friday. Mississauga finishes with Lindsay (23-23-1) on Saturday and North York on Sunday. “Finally getting to that play- off spot, the guys think they’re in now. We have to win another game,” cautioned Cameron. “We don’t want to depend on Mis- sissauga losing their remaining games.” JAson lieBregts / MetrolAnD PICKERING -- Taylor Pryce of the Pickering Panthers took a shot at the net through Derek Perl of the Toronto Jr. Canadiens in Ontario Junior Hockey League action on Friday at the Pickering Recreation Complex. du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Fe b r u a r y 8 , 2 0 1 2 19 AP BAD BOY EXCLUSIVE!MAJOR BUY! 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After 23 years as an instructor of Shotokan karate, Shihan Peter Van Tienen realized the dream of founding his own kara- te club, or dojo, last sum- mer. Van Tienen is a fifth- dan black belt, recognized by the International Kara- te Association. He and his family and friends reno- vated an industrial unit near the Pickering GO station, and opened for business in September of 2011. The club held its first grading recently. This marks the achievements of both the teachers and the students. Shihan Van Tienen is shaping the club following traditional prin- ciples of karate, so the cur- riculum is very demand- ing. Some of the more advanced students must interpret and explain their kata (pre-set routines) to the judges, rather than just performing the moves. The students at Pickering Karate-do have achieved another milestone. The club committed to per- forming 10,000 sit-ups and 10,000 push-ups before the end of 2011. In early December, it sur- passed that goal and stu- dents have now complet- ed 15,000. The target for 2012, says Van Tienen, are 50,000 push-ups, 50,000 sit-ups and 100,000 punches. He believes having the target shows his stu- dents the value of work- ing together toward a goal, and challenges them to improve themselves. Van Tienen’s philoso- phy puts an emphasis on lifelong training and com- munity involvement. Each year, on New Year’s Day, he organizes a kickathon to raise money for a char- ity. This year, the group completed 2012 kicks and punches to welcome in the new year. “Karate can change the community,” says Van Tienen. His students help to clean the dojo after class, contribute to achieving the team goals, and are encouraged to apply the principles of the dojo in everyday activities as well. These principles are: seek perfection of character; respect others; be faithful; endeavour; and refrain from violent behavior. An admirable credo for young and old alike. On Jan, 24, members from Pickering Karate- do are working with Bos- ton Pizza, 6-9 p.m., in Pickering to assist in serv- ing patrons. Proceeds from this event will assist their ongoing efforts to support SickKids. sUbMitted photo PICKERING -- The Pickering Karate-do held a grading recently. Taking part were, front row, from left: Kurt Van Tienen, Elisha Van Tienen, Natasha Vango, Cole O’Prey, Dayne Dellaire; back row: Taylor Prakken, Morgan Macdonald, Sue Trauzzi-Van Tienen, Pamela Moore, Monique Cameron, Peter Van Tienen, Patricia Vango, James Trauzzi, Jamie O’Prey. ajax FC Pilot program in need of players AJAX -- The Ajax FC girls’ 1997 competitive program is piloting a team designed for girls who enjoy com- petitive soccer but also participate in other com- petitive or school sports. This premiere level team requires several addition- al experienced players. The program seeks to strike a balance of com- mitment and quality of play without girls and families forced to choose one sport over another. Members of the team will be provided the opportu- nity to participate in the winter training through the club’s academy pro- gram while formal team training will take place in the spring. This structure will allow athletes who compete in other sports during the winter to do so without interruption to their win- ter schedule. 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Royal Copenhagen, Lladro & Hummel figures, inlaid marriage & jewellery boxes, cranberry glass, early Irish glass, sterling cutlery & serving pieces, clocks, Gucci & Cartier watches, gold & diamond rings, English pottery, Flow Blue porcelain, collection of oil lamps, gilt mirrors, china cabinets, dining suites, display cabinets, end tables, sofas, sewing cabinet. Selection of Canadian International artwork, hand knotted & flat weave rugs & much more. Watch the website for updates & photos. For further details contact us at 905-373-0501 or pn@waddingtons.ca Canteen operated by Frenchie's Deli. Tel: 905.373.0501 Toll Free: 1.855.503.2963 Fax: 905.373.1467 Email: pn@waddingtons.ca 9 Elgin Street East, Unit 6, Cobourg, ON K9A 0A1 AUCTION SALE Oakwood Automotive 476 Rogers Road, Toronto "Items have been in storage for 18 years" Saturday, Feb. 11th - 10:30 a.m.Saturday, Feb. 25th, approximately $50,000 in vintage parts. Preview and pre-registration Friday, Feb. 10th - 10:30 a.m. Selling 8 classic cars, 56 Mercury, 67 Mustang (Conv.), 65 Parisienne (Conv.), 73 Camaro, 65 Cadi (Conv.) 78 GMC 4 x 4, 69 Olds Cutlass, 47 Willies Jeep, (cars in need of restoration, some sold for parts), machine shop tools, equipment, 43 motors (some in crates) new an dused transmis- sions and gearboxes, vintage parts, 50 assorted electirc motors, press break, compressors, metal saws (2), drill press, chain hoists, old oil cans, pipe threader, forklift, 3 lathes, punch press and scrap. Terms: $300 refundalbe deposit by Master- card, Visa and Debit, 10% buyers premium, ALL ITEMS SOLD AS IS WHERE IS.Removal by Wednesday, February 15th. Arrive early to view as the building is small and croweded. Limited parking available. Recom- mended registration the day before as we expect a large crowd Pictures on: www.brockandsevenauctions.com MAURICE JONES/AUCTIONEER BROCK AND SEVEN AUCTIONS(905)424-8276Building has no heat or hydro, dress warm FIREARMS AUCTION Saturday, February 18th ~ 10 am at SWITZER'S AUCTION CENTRE 25414 Highway 62 South,Bancroft FROM SEVERAL ESTATES, Collectible commem- eratives, target and hunting. Over 250 new and used, rifles, shotguns, handguns, crossbows, ammunition. Features: Restricted model P08 Luger, Brown Bess, Snider Enfields, Colt 1849 Pocket, U.S. Springfield "Trapdoor", 1895 Win- chester, Steyr SSG, Remington BDL Classic, Kel Tec SU-16F, New in the Box Remington / Savage / Hatsan, Rifles & Shotguns See Our Complete Listing with Pictures at: www.switzersauction.com and check back for regular updates.We Still Have Room for Your QUALITY CONSIGNMENTS in this & future sales! Paul Switzer, Auctioneer/Appraiser1-613-332-5581 ~ 1-800-694-2609or e-mail info@switzersauction.com CORNEIL'S AUCTION BARNFriday Feb 10 at 4:30pm located 3 miles East of Little Britain on Kawartha Lakes Rd. 4.Selling the Contents of a Port Perry Home plus others and a quantity of Sports Memorabilia : refinished oak dresser and mirror - harvest table - Duncan Phyfe table and chairs - 3 sec- tion oak barrister book case - tea wagon - Sectional chester- field - pine corner TV cabinet - pine cannonball bedroom set - pine kitchen set - spinning wheel - chrome ashtray - open face washstand elec fireplace - Silvertone drum set - 5pc wicker set - spinning wheel - Craftmatic single bed - qty of restaurant booths - metal restaurant chairs - commercial bread slicer - stainless steel salad cooler - Westinghouse upright freezer - Inglis 2 door fridge - Frigidaire flat top stove - chest freezer - single door coke cooler - Minn Kota elec trolling motor - 7.5HP Mercury outboard motor - Sports Memorabilia (to be sold at 6:30) includes signed Jerseys (Maurice Richard, Jean Beliveau, Allan Stanley, Johnny Bower, Bobby Orr, Wayne Gretzky etc) signed sticks (Mike Bossy, Eric Lindros, Doug Gil- mour) - large qty of sports related Memorabilia see website for full listing - Qty of china, glass, household and collectable items - Qty of china, glass, household and collectable itemsDon & Greg Corneil Auctioneers1241 Salem Rd., Little Britain (705) 786-2183 for more info or pictures go to www.theauctionadvertiser.com/DCorneil- open for viewing Thursday from 8:30am to 4pm and 7pm to 9pm and Friday at 9am BRUCE KELLETT AUCTIONS Kellett Sale Barn •13200 Old Scugog Rd.(1/2 Mile South of Blackstock, Ont.) SAT., FEB. 11, 2012 @ 10:30 am • 1850's 3pc bedroom set with moustache handles • Balloon back chairs • Antique oval drop-leaf table • Assorted costume jewelry • Gold and sterling jewelry • Large Royal Doulton Toby mugs: Robin Hood D6527, Duck Turpin D6528, Gunsmith D6573 • Queen Mary oil lamp • Gone With the Wind antique • Hanging oil lamp • Vintage hats • Old tin Christmas cards • Milk bottles. See website for photos. AUCTIONEER: Bruce Kellett (705)328-2185 or (905)986-4447 Now taking Spring auction bookings - See website: www.kellettauctions.fcwhost.com/web Saturday March 3rd & Sunday March 4th, 2012 Durham College Campus Recreation & Wellness Centre 2000 Simcoe St. N., Oshawa For booth information go to www.showsdurhamregion.com or contact Audrey at 905-683-5110 x257 or email: adewit@durhamregion.com VENDORS WANTED For the Clarington Home and Garden Show April 14 15 2012 Market Place Booths (10x5) $199.00 Limited space Please call Devon 905-579-4473 Ext 2236 or Wendy at 905-579-4473 Ext 2215 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 HAYDON AUCTION BARN*Coin and Stamp Auction*Sunday Feb 12 at 12 Noon Viewing from 10:30 am Over 260 Lots of Collectible Coins, Currency. Canada, U.S. and World. Many High Grades and Key Dates incl. Pre-Confederation Tokens, Silver Coins, Paper Money, Third Party Graded Coins, RCM Product etc. incl. 1948 Canadian Silver Dollar (AU55), 1873 Nfld. Silver 5 Cents (VF+), 1926 'Far 6' 5 Cents just to name a few. Lots of items for both the novice and advanced collector. **also** Monday Feb 13 at 5:30 pm Viewing from 3 pm From Oshawa and Port Perry Estates Home Furnishings, Electronics, Hardware, Toys, Antiques and Collectibles. See Website for Full Detailswww.haydonauctionbarn.com 2498 Concession Rd. 8, Haydon Midway between Bowmanville & Blackstock, just east of Durham #57 Rod Smith - Auctioneer (905) 263-4402 WEDNESDAY, February 15th • 4:30pm H A U C T I O N S A L E H of Furniture, Antiques & Collectibles for a Toronto Home, Selling at NEIL BACON AUCTIONS Ltd, 1 km. West of Utica To Include: Tables, chests, prints, large quantity of collectables and glassware, jewel- ry, tools, plus many other interesting items. Sale Managed and Sold by: NEIL BACON AUCTIONS LTD.905-985-1068 VendorsWantedV Articlesfor SaleA BED, ALL new Queen ortho- pedic, mattress, box spring in plastic, cost $900, selling $275. Call (416)779-0563 CONTENTS OF HOUSE incl sofa/loveseat, Lazyboy couch, computer desk, mas- ter bedroom suite, dining furniture, tables, cedar chest, & much much more 905-440- 4960, 416-990-9009 VendorsWantedV Articlesfor SaleA FOR SALE - closed in box trailer on skis to pull behind a snowmobile. $100. (905) 242-2896. GREAT PRICES! HUNTER DOUGLAS blinds for sale from Select Dealer. Call OPULENCE 289-314-4854 Articlesfor SaleA HIGH SPEED Internet Newer Technology. Can be installed almost anywhere. Rental Special low monthly rates. www.SkyviewE.com 905- 655-3661 1-800-903-8777 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 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 2002 MAZDA PROTEGE 5, 5 sp, Power, Alloy, ABS, Crown, Sunroof, Cert, E-test, $3000. Great car. 905-922- 1434. 2002 SUNFIRE, 109k, $2999. 2000 Focus, SW, $2999. 2000 Neon, 183k, $2499. 1999 Stratus, 152K, $2499. 2003 Ford Windstar, $2999. 2000 Jimmy, 4x4, $3699. 2001 Dodge Dakota, 4x4, $3999. Others $1999 and up, certified, e-tested, Free 6 month warranty. (Plus HST) (905)432-7599, (905)424.9002. www.rkmauto.com 2003 MERCEDES C240. 86,500 km, 6 cylinder, auto- matic, silver, sedan, leather interior, sunroof, certified, meticulous maintenance, gently driven. $9,800 - Call 905-571-3436 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 for Sale 2005 CHEVY VENTURE LS $3695., 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix GT $2995., 2004 Hyun- dai Accent GL $2995., 2003 2003 Suzuki Aerio $3495., 2003 Olds Alero $2995., 2002 Mazda Protege LX $1695., 2002 Kia Sedona EX $2895., 2002 Nissan Sentra GXE $2495., Over 50 vehi- cles in stock from $995. & up, AMBER MOTORS 3120 Danforth Avenue, Scarbo- rough, 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, $9,000. Allan (905)999-4123 Cars WantedC **$!$$!! ! AAAAA WHITTLE SCRAP Solutions. We pay cash for your scrap cars, truck, and vans! Fast free pickup. 24/7. 905-431-1808. ! ! ! $$ 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 $$$$ 1-888-355-5666 ! !!! ! ! ! $ ! AAAA AARON & LEO Scrap Cars & Trucks Wanted. Cash paid 7 days per week anytime. Please call 905-426-0357. $$$ 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 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 Cars WantedC $300-$3000 Cash 4 Cars Dead or alive Same day Fast Free Towing 416-312-1269 416-490-9199 1-888-989-5865 ABSOLUTELY the best CASH deal for your old junk- er. Cars & trucks wanted, dead or alive. Free p-up. Call 24 hrs. John 905-914-4142. 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 MassagesM AAA PICKERING ANGELS H H H H H Relaxing Massage VIP Rooms & Jacuzzi 905 Dillingham Rd. (905)420-0320 pickeringangels.com Now hiring!!! MassagesM NOW OPEN LaVilla Spa 634 Park Rd. South Oshawa (905)240-1211 Now hiring!!! OPEN 7 Days/Week Asian Girls serenityajaxspa.com 905-231-027243 Station St.Unit 1, Ajax OSHAWA The Holistic $35 you want Ritson Rd. / Bloor 905-576-3456 Painting& Decorating ALL PRO PAINTING AND WALLPAPERING Repair & Stucco ceilings Decorative finishes & General repairs 20% off for seniors (905)404-9669 House Cleaning CLEAN MOMENT Experienced European cleaning. Residential.Pickering & Ajax area. For service call 647-295-0771 "Clean is our middle name" Auctions Service Directory TO ADVERTISE YOUR AUCTION IN THIS SECTION PLEASE CALL 905-683-5110 (Ajax) Please read your classified ad on the first day of publica- tion as we cannot be responsible for more than one insertion in the event of an error. du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Fe b r u a r y 8 , 2 0 1 2 22 AP Do you have an Engagement or recent Wedding to announce? Share your good news with our readers in Ajax & Pickering News Advertiser newspapers on February 23rd. A photo and up to 50 words will appear for the special discounted price of $39+hst. Deadline is February 20th at 4:00pm. Call Erin Jackson 905-683-5110 ext 286 or email ejackson@durhamregion.com ONE LUCKY COUPLE WILL WIN A ONE NIGHT STAY AT THE DELTA CHELSEA HOTEL IN DOWNTOWN TORONTO Engagements EngagementsEngagementsEngagements Engagements Engagements Th e Big Crawl Diaper Race Do youhavea weeoneindiapersthatcrawlsat warpspeed? Enter yourspeed-crawlerinour “Diaper Race”whichwilltakeplace on Saturday,March3rd,2012 attheDurham Pa rent Baby&Kids Show.All participatingcrawlerswill be outfittedinclothdiapersdonatedby WiggleBums.Babieswill race (crawl)acrossmats to their mother/caregiverandthe To enter your babyinthis contest,sendanemail to adewit@durhamregion.com with your baby’s name,ageand contact info.Six babieswill be randomlydrawn to participateinthe Big Crawl Diaper Race. winnerwill be rewa rdedwithaprize package from WiggleBumsincludingMonkey Doodlez Tu ck and Go diapers valuedat over$100.00. Death Notices everyday photo galleries, real life O'CONNOR, Amanda "Mandy" - Passed away peacefully on Monday, February 6th, 2012 at the age of 32. Beloved partner of Nicholas O'Brien. Loving step-mother to Tyler. Dear daughter of Rick and Faye O'Connor. She leaves behind three brothers, Shaun and Patrick both of Alberta and Frank of Oshawa. Daughter-in-law of Patrick and Patricia O'Brien. She will be missed by grandparents, John and Lillian Quantz of Ajax. Mandy will be fondly remembered and deeply missed by family and friends. The visitation will be held at the McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME (28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax, 905 428-8488) from 2-4 and 6-7 pm on Thursday, February 9, 2012. The Funeral Service will follow in the Chapel at 7:00 pm. Cremation to follow. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society and would be appreciated by the family. PLEASANTS, Adrian Frederick - Aug 22nd, 1969 - Feb 6th, 2012. Peacefully surrounded by his family, Adrian passed away after a valiant battle with cancer in his 43rd year. Beloved son of Margaret and Fred Pleasants, he will be dearly missed by his wife Hazel and their children Aidan, Leah and Skye. Much loved brother of Isolde, and Mark and his wife April. He will be lovingly remembered as a great uncle to their children Gavin, Ryan, John and Michael. Adrian will be dearly missed by Joan, Graham and Gillian Stewart and his extended family both in Canada and overseas. His many many friends will remember his infectious laugh above all. Adrian's family will receive their friends at the OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) on Friday, February 10th from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at KINGSVIEW UNITED CHURCH (505 Adelaide Ave. E., Oshawa) on Saturday, February 11th at 1:00 p.m. Memorial dona- tions to the Hearth Place in Oshawa will be greatly appreciated. Online condolences may be made atwww.oshawafuneralhome.com. SIMPSON, Margaret Ellen. Passed away suddenly at her home on Monday February 6th, 2012 in her 85th year. Loved wife of the late Frank Simpson (2006). Pre-deceased by her companion Jim Heaslip. Dear mother of Nancy Codlin and her husband Tom, Connie Heron and her husband Peter and Joel Simpson and his wife Kelly. Pre-deceased by her infant son Ross. Dear grandmother of Laura (Jerrett), Daina (Matt), Brock (Madelynn), Brianna and Jason. Pre-deceased by her cherished granddaughter Amanda Heron. Great-Grandmother of 11. Visitation at BARNES MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 5295 Thickson Rd. N. Whitby (905-655-3662) from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday. Memorial service in the chapel Thursday morning (February 9th) at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Union Cemetery, Oshawa. In memory of Marg, memorial donations to the Durham Community Foundation 'Amanda Sarah Heron Fund', would be appreciated. Messages of condolence, may be forwarded to www.barnesmemorialfuneralhome.com VEAR, Dr. Herbert James Mortlock - Passed away peacefully February 2nd 2012 at the age of 87 years. Beloved Husband of Joyce and Father of Son Robert and Daughter Elinor. Will Be fondly remembered by family and Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren. du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Fe b r u a r y 8 , 2 0 1 2 23 AP FEBRUARY 8, 2012 We dnesday Flyers If you did not receive your News Advertiser/flyers OR you are interested in a paper route call Circulation at 905-683-5117. Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9 - 6:30 Sat. 9 - 1:00 Yo ur Carrier will be around to collect an optional delivery charge of $6.00 every three weeks. Carrier of the We ek Remember, all inserts, including those on glossy paper, can be recycled with the rest of your newspaper through your blue box Recycling program. SAVE TIME, SAVE MONEY View Flyers/Coupons At 279 Kingston Rd. E.Ajax 260 Kingston Rd. E.Ajax (in Home Depot) 1105 Kingston Rd. Pickering (in Home Depot) 255 Salem Rd. S. 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SeetheWheelsPullOutforDetails Figure skating Pickering figure skaters glide with ease on test day PICKERING -- The Pickering Skating Club had its first test day of the season. Skaters in the STARskate program work on various skills and disciplines like dance, freeskate, elements, skills and interpretive programs. Skaters have the opportunity to test their skills in front of Skate Canada judg- es. 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