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Home My WebLink AboutNA2012_02_10 MOYA DILLON mdillon@durhamregion.com PICKERING -- More than 20,000 Ontario chil- dren with disabilities have been given a voice in Pickering’s Brandon McAuley. The 12 year old was appointed as this year’s Easter Seals provincial ambassador, along with Hanover’s Natalie McDonald, also 12. The appointment means Brandon will be trav- elling around the province to give speeches and appear at events as the public face of all the children involved with Easter Seals, which provides support for children and youth with disabilities. “The ambassadors really stand up and make it a positive experience,” said Ellen Weir, man- ager of the ambassador program for Easter Seals. “Just because you’re in a wheelchair or have challenges doesn’t mean you can’t do whatev- er you want.” Pickering boy Easter Seals ambassador YEAR-LONG APPOINTMENT INCLUDES PUBLIC APPEARANCES, SPEECHES RYAN PFEIFFER / METROLAND PICKERING -- Brandon McAuley, 12, was named a 2012 provincial Easter Seals Ambassador at an event in Toronto Feb. 1. Born prema- turely, Brandon suffered a brain injury and has a paralyzed vocal cord. With a great attitude and an abundance of energy, this Grade 7 student doesn’t let his disability get in the way. Pickering Volkswagen Inc. 503 Kingston Rd. 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A revamped version of a code of conduct that was originally proposed in 2008 will be brought back before council at its meeting on Monday, March 26. “I think our council is a very good council and people follow the rules but this is just a way to avoid problems down the road by having clear rules,” said Councillor Dave Pickles, who is putting forward a motion to adopt the new code. The code of conduct being introduced is based on a previous document draft- ed by the task force on accountability and transparency, which was formed by Mayor David Ryan in 2007 and included members of the public such as former MP and Whitby councillor Judi Longfield and Metroland Durham Region Media Group editor-in- chief Joanne Burghardt. That document was presented to council for adoption in July 2008, but issues such as a lack of public input and independence from council prevented it from being adopt- ed. Councillors instead voted to receive it for information. “I think this is a little more concise and clearer, it’s very specific as to who it applies to and precise in setting specific limits of what’s acceptable in terms of gifts,” Coun. Pickles said of the new code. “My thought, and that of others, was to put very clear limits in here and not have anything open to interpretation. I think the task force did a good job, I thought it could be worked with and brought up to the expectations of residents and what other municipalities have done. I thought this was a good time to update it.” In addition to regulations on accepting and reporting gifts, the code of conduct includes the hiring of an integrity commis- sioner to review matters related to the code, clear rules for interaction with public and staff, disclosure of conflicts, clear rules on use of City property, provision for residents to seek a formal review and more. Mayor David Ryan said he is glad to see the document being reintroduced. “There has to be a standard the gen- eral public can hold us to,” he said. “It’s an accepted fact that people in public life should be held to a higher standard, and adhere to it. This sets out clear rules for transparency and accountability and offers common guidelines for every member of council to measure themselves to.” But when it comes to possible adoption of the policy, the main question is wheth- er the update has gone far enough to allay concerns that stalled the previous version. “I think there’s been some tweaking from the one presented last term, but certainly in spirit it’s exactly the same and most of the content remains unchanged,” Mayor Ryan said. “I certainly support it and will be support- ing it and hopefully it will receive unani- mous support.” Coun. Jennifer O’Connell, who did not support the code in 2008, says the code doesn’t go far enough towards accountabil- ity because it was not written by an inde- pendent, external expert. “Politicians should not be policing them- selves,” she said. “I fully support an integrity commission- er and having a code of conduct but I feel we’re being given a watered-down version of accountability. There’s no doubt in my mind that we need it but it needs to be inde- pendent. An independent expert should be writing it and there should be more public input.” Coun. Bill McLean said he shares the same concerns with regards to indepen- dence, but also wants to see a code that goes farther towards encouraging account- ability. “I’m glad it’s coming back, I think it’s something that’s important to have, but a lot of things aren’t in there as far as account- ability goes,” he said, noting he’d like to see more detail regarding gifts and fundraisers. “It’s nice that we’ve started the process and there’s a little bit of a foundation there but to have it done right it should be done by an independent person. Hopefully we can write one we all agree upon, something that’s got a little more teeth and is more than just window dressing.” Seconding the code of conduct motion is Coun. Kevin Ashe, who was not on council when the code came up previously. “We are in a post-scandal time and I think people expect higher levels of transparency from government,” Coun. 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OPEN HOUSE Thursday, February 16, 2012 6PM - 8PM yourfrenchschool.ca Give your children the gift that will last a lifetime Proudpartnerin education Proud media partner Budget includes big hikes for police, transit Jillian Follert jfollert@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- Durham residents are in line for a 2.35-per cent increase on the regional portion of their property tax bill. Council still has to approve the bud- get at its Feb. 15 meeting, but the finance committee unanimously supported the proposed increase after meetings on Feb. 7 and 8. It translates to $53 more a year for the average house valued at $319,000. “Your definition of affordability may differ from my definition,” noted finance commissioner Jim Clapp. “But I think this is a relatively good news story in terms of Durham delivering all these services keeping things affordable.” He stressed the recommended increase was made against a difficult econom- ic backdrop that includes rising unem- ployment, population growth, high gas prices, increased Ontario Works cases and continued low assessment growth. The Region’s 2012 budget sits at just over $1 billion, 52 per cent of which is funded by property taxes. Social services take up about 30 per cent of the budget, while police account for 21 per cent and transit makes up 11 per cent. “We were fairly conservative with this budget,” said regional Chairman Roger Anderson. “When you consider the ser- vice levels are staying the same and some things are even improving, it’s very reasonable.” Oshawa Councillor Bob Chapman echoed those comments, saying he is pleased the increase came in under the rate of inflation. “There’s not a lot of fluff to cut, we did the best we could to get it down.” Region staff noted $18 million was slashed out of the budget after council set a hard cap of 2.35 per cent in October 2011. Cuts included 71 staff positions that were originally slated for 2012 and about $10 million worth of capital projects that will now be deferred to future years. Major pressures for this year include staffing and pension costs, inflation and volatile fuel prices. The budget includes noteworthy increases of 4.5 per cent -- an extra $6.9 million -- for police services and nine per cent for Durham Region Transit, which works out to an additional $3.4 million. Debt is another source of pressure as debenture financing jumps from $123 million in 2011 to $202 million in 2012. The Region will pay $12 million in debt charges in 2012, the same as 2011. How- ever that number is expected to climb as high as $51 million by 2016. Looking ahead, Mr. Clapp said it is vital for Durham to shift the composition of its assessment base, which currently breaks down to 84 per cent residential, 13.9 per cent commercial/industrial and about two per cent farm land. That’s way off from other GTA munici- palities. 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Ajax, Whitby residents score prizes DURHAM -- Two Durham Region residents were surprised to find themselves lottery winners recently. Whitby resident Gail Johnson won $100,000 playing Encore on her Jan. 27 Lotto Max ticket. "My jaw dropped when I discovered I won," the 48-year-old claim examiner said with a laugh. "In shock, my husband and I both said, 'No way.'" Ms. Johnson bought her winning ticket at the Union Station Lotto Centre on Bay Street in Toronto. She said she plans to take her son on vacation for March break, and hasn't decided yet what she'll do with the rest of her winnings. Ajax resident Greta Follett scored $50,000 playing Instant Quest For Gold Crossword. Proceeds from the game support Ontario's amateur athletes. "I'm shocked," she said, adding she made her husband check her ticket several times before immediately heading to an OLG ter- minal to verify her win. The 69-year-old retiree bought her win- ning scratch ticket at Sobeys on Westney Road in Ajax. She plans to share her win- nings with her son, whom she'll surprise with the good news when he returns from vacation. Durham residents win big bucks in lottery games In reply... Some might have missed the sarcasm To the editor: Re: ‘My environmental achievement nominee is ...’, letter to the editor, durham- region.com, Jan. 16, 2012. While the letter was a spoof, I fear some readers may actually believe Roger Ander- son deserves such a nomination. Far too many people either don’t know about the project or don’t understand incineration, and that scares the heck out of me. That Durham Regional Chairman Roger Anderson could be nominated as an Envi- ronmental Achiever blows me away. As the letter writer states, Durham Envi- ronmental Achievement Awards recog- nize individuals and organizations that dedicate their time to promote, preserve and enhance Durham Region’s natural environment. I want to ensure your readers under- stand that burning garbage does not pre- serve nor enhance the natural environ- ment. Seventy per cent of the burned trash ends up in the air we breathe and it will generate toxic emissions that cannot be seen, but are there nonetheless. As stated in documents by Durham Region and consultants, 40 pounds of mercury, along with many other hazard- ous air pollutants, will be released each year. As for spending $75,000 on the ground- breaking ceremony, a national magazine in its January 2012 issue saw fit to place this spending at number 21 of the ‘99 real- ly stupid things the government did with your money’. This list included all levels of govern- ment across Canada. If only they knew another $270 million was going to be spent on this project, plus our federal gas tax credit monies for the next 20 years. For more information on the project, I would suggest your readers go to www. dontgetburned.org. I doubt that anyone in Clarington, Bowmanville or Courtice would support this nomination. Paul Kuebler Ajax Cellphones Use the case to avoid unwanted ‘pocket dials’ To the editor: Re: ‘Pocket dials tie up 911 in Durham’, news, durhamregion.com, Jan. 31, 2012. Even if certain cellphone users have their keypad locked they can call 911. It’s a safety feature on some phones in case of emergency. Touch-screen phones can’t but some keypads can dial 911 if pushed even when locked. So, unfortunately that number won’t be dropping to zero anytime soon. But keep- ing them in a case probably would help quite a bit. Christina Hill OshawaFeedbaCk Divert waste, or risk another incinerator To the editor: Re: ‘Enough of the anti-incinerators’, edi- torial opinion, durhamregion.com, Jan. 25, 2012. It is hard to believe the lack of foresight for those who are not environmentally con- scious. At a rally I went to, there was a sign that read ‘Leave the planet better than we found it.’ For those who do not believe peo- ple die from poor air quality, they do. Ray Copes, MD, MSc, from Public Health Ontario says there are, “...t housands of pre- mature deaths across Canada attributable to air pollution.” With the incinerator, he says, this will only increase. The letter writer says the emissions will not be in Ontario but will land in Syracuse, N.Y. since the wind blows that way. Sure, kill the Americans. Then our trade will suffer, not just people. My solution is this: divert as much as possible, so we do not need to build two of these debacles. Brad Hogg Oshawa & A Metroland Media Group Ltd. 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The activity has grown in recent years, like- ly a reflection of difficult economic times, but has reached a point where Durham offi- cials must set clearer rules and introduce sanctions against those who engage in the practice to protect the revenue it earns in reselling recycled goods. Durham’s effort follows that of several other municipalities across Canada that have seen blue box scav- enging grow exponentially. Officials here at home are currently work- ing with provincial courts to determine appropriate fines for those engaging in scav- enging, again, similar to those introduced in other Canadian municipalities. Calgary, for example, issues $125 tickets for violations of local scavenging bylaws. And let’s be clear: this is not about indi- viduals who have fallen on hard times who are collecting recyclables for sale to get a cup of coffee or quick meal. This is about the committed and organized scavengers who troll neighbourhoods from Pickering to Newcastle picking up everything from alu- minum cans to old barbecues and appli- ances, and then cashing in at local metal recyclers. Cumulatively, the scavengers are removing thousands of dollars a month from Durham Region’s revenue stream, money that is used to provide services, keep property taxes in check and, of course, expand its waste management programs. However, it will take more than the issu- ance of a new bylaw to govern scavenging. It will require enforcement, the assistance of homeowners to report scavenging, and clear language on what constitutes a viola- tion. How, for instance, would Regional offi- cials determine under the new bylaw who is a “professional” scavenger and who is “homeless or disadvantaged” as described by Oshawa Councillor Nestor Pidwerbecki? Would it be based on the presence of a person in a motorized vehicle at curbsides loading the recyclables, or on the value of goods in the person’s possession? Will there be some other threshold set that determines a ‘violation’ under the new bylaw? These questions must be addressed as officials continue to work towards imple- menting the new rules to avoid confusion among residents and those who engage in scavenging on any level. It’s time for tougher restrictions, to be sure. 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The opportunity to speak in public will be so great for his self-confidence and voice vol- ume because he does have a vocal cord that doesn’t work. Just making himself heard is such a great oppor- tunity for him. He’s very well-spo- ken as well, so I thought he would be a good representative.” For his part, Brandon was very excited to be chosen and is looking forward to fulfilling his ambassador duties. “I dropped the phone, I was so excited,” he said of the moment he found out he had been chosen for the position. “I think it will be exciting to rep- resent all disabled kids in Ontario and spread an important message. I want kids like me to know that if you keep trying you will succeed.” Brandon himself is a perfect example of that, defying his physical challenges to participate in sports and enjoy hobbies such as cook- ing, video games and LEGO. He has dreams of becoming a doctor in the future, following in the footsteps of his parents, who are both employed in the medical fields. 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Volunteers needed for Pickering food bank 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 1 0 , 2 0 1 2 9 P ale!ime Sed TLimit 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 1 0 , 2 0 1 2 10 AP New bylaw bans sifting through trash JilliaN Follert jfollert@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- The Region of Durham is cracking down on scavengers who forage through blue bins and curbside garbage. A new waste management bylaw passed in the fall of 2011 gives the Region the authority to issue a provincial offences ticket to anyone caught looking for treasure in another person’s trash. “Once somebody puts something at the curb it becomes property of the municipality,” said waste operations supervisor Peter Veiga, noting two bylaw officers have been hired to enforce the new rules. He said it’s important to stop scavenging, because the Region uses revenue from the materials it collects to offset the cost of waste management pro- grams. It’s a pricey proposi- tion -- the proposed 2012 waste manage- ment budget sits at $37 million. Mr. Veiga noted it’s hard to quan- tify the amount of revenue the Region loses to scavengers, but said it’s “not insignificant. “When the Region loses those revenues the only other source of income is property taxes,” he said. Mike Cassidy works in the yard at Port Perry Salvage and says people bring in everything from soup cans to extension cords in a bid to make a buck. “People are usually doing this to try to make ends meet, they’re trying to survive,” he said. Prices are good these days for scrap metal -- Mr. Cassidy said steel is worth between $230 and $345 a tonne depending on the grade, while brass will fetch $210 to $260 a pound and alumi- num goes for up to 75 cents a pound. Region officials aren’t issuing any tickets yet, they’re still working with the courts to set the fines. regioN Durham moves to outlaw curbside scavenging Oshawa Councillor Nester Pidwerbecki, who chairs regional council’s works committee, says the primary focus of the bylaw is “professional” scavengers who troll neighbourhoods in pick-up trucks scanning for loot -- not the homeless or disadvantaged. Officials are encouraging residents to report scavenging by calling the Region’s waste management call centre at 1-800-667-5671. Reporter Jillian Follert can be found on Twitter @JillianFollert and on Facebook by searching Jillian Follert Waste chaNges oN the Way Starting Feb. 13. the Region is making changes to its scrap metal collection services in Ajax, Pickering, Clarington, Scugog, Uxbridge and Brock. Metal goods, porcelain items and unwanted electronic waste will now be managed through a call-in service. Residents are asked to call and schedule a collection date. There is no limit to how many items can be set out. In late 2012 Durham will also start accepting more types of plastic in recycling bins, such as “clam shell” containers. The change is expected to divert an additional 1,000 tonnes of lightweight plastic from landfills and increase the Region’s annual waste diversion rate by 0.5 per cent. A proposed 2012 pilot program will also allow residents to recycle products containing mercury, such as light bulbs, mercury switches, thermometers and thermostats. The diverted mercury will be processed and used to make fluorescent lights. When the region loses those revenues the only other source of income is property taxes. -- Peter Veiga, Region of Durham 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 1 0 , 2 0 1 2 11 AP 900 Champlain Ave., Oshawa 905-723-4561 * Credit equal to the value of the HST. Not to be combined with any other offer. Thousands of Styles &Colours... One just right for you! 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This Valentine’s Day, why not surprise your honey by getting a sitter so you can escape and be pam- pered at a local bed and breakfast (B and B)? You don’t need big-city dis- tractions; keep it local and indulge in a quiet, well-deserved night alone togeth- er. When you’re looking to book a B and B, first do some research on the special features they offer. Is your destination partnering with a local restaurant so you can have a candlelit dinner before retir- ing to your room? Is there a local pho- tographer offering couples photogra- phy sessions? Is there a local chocolatier who can make those chocolates on the pillow into something truly tantalizing? How about a massage therapist who’ll bring the table to your room? Then, investigate the features of the B and B itself. Is there a fireplace? Sauna? Hot tub? Ask yourself what it would take to make the night a perfect escape. How about asking your host if you could get break- fast delivered to your room the next morning, to extend your alone time? Discuss all your ideas with your B and B hosts; they’re friendly and dedi- cated to making your stay a pleasant one. You don’t even need a full weekend away -- an overnight romantic break can rekindle your love, reminding the two of you why you chose each other in the first place. So ask your sweetie, “Voulez-vous cou- chez avec moi ce soir?” and steal away for a night together in Durham Region. For a list of local B and Bs, visit the Durham Tourism website at www.dur- hamtourism.ca, and follow the “Places to stay” link. Kerri King is manager of Durham Tourism. Tourism A romantic getaway in Durham Region PICKERING -- If you’re looking for a unique way to celebrate Valentine’s Day this year, the Pickering Recreation Complex has you covered with a special Partner Yoga class. “It’s a fun and creative way to build balance, strong focus, communication, and increased awareness to each other’s needs,” said Chris Frotten, health and fitness specialist at the complex. “The result will leave each person feeling more balanced in life and with each other.” The class encourages each person to feel a sense of support and connection to anoth- er person through yoga poses, massage and breath work. Each pose involves two people supporting each other through leaning body weight, reaching to hold each other up or exchanging a massage. No yoga experience is required and all lev- els are welcome. The one-hour class is being offered Sunday, Feb. 12 at 10:30 a.m. Space is limited so book early; registration is required. 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Eighty-six per cent of senior vol- unteers who suffer from chron- ic health conditions said staying active through volunteering helps them manage their health prob- lems. Salute to Senior Service nominees must be 65 or older and volunteer at least 15 hours a month. Winners will receive a plaque and have $5,000 donated to their charity of choice. Nominations can be submitted until March 15 at www.salutetose- niorservice.com. communiTy New award honours senior volunteers 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 1 0 , 2 0 1 2 12 AP UNDERNEWMANAGEMENT Food items may not be exactly as shown. *Tax Included 1294 Kingston Rd., Pickering at Liverpool 905.831.1000 Love Is In The Air! Joinus for Va lentine’s Day, Tu esday,February14th! 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Art Matters at Pickering Civic Complex PICKERING -- A variety of artistic styles and ideas will be on display at the Pickering Civic Complex as the students of St. Mary Catholic School present Art Matters. The student art and photography show began Sunday, Feb. 5 and will run until Thursday, March 1. The annual show fea- tures a selection of artwork by Grade 12 students, representing a semester’s worth of hard work in photography and visual arts. Submitted works range from traditional to modern and include paintings, sketch- es, sculptures, photographs and mixed media installations. youth St. Mary student art on display in Pickering Friday, February 17 th 4:00pm - 9:00pm Saturday, February 18 th 10:00am - 5:00pm Over $8,000 in Prizes Including a32 Person Tournament Courtesy Royal Ashburn Golf Club TEST DRIVE THE NEWEST PRODUCTSFROM OUR MAJOR MANUFACTURERS.... 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He challenged Ford on the alien storyline in Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull and told Beckinsale, Biel and even Banderas that they smelled great. It’s all in a day’s work for the Pine Ridge Secondary School graduate, who points out it’s never the same day. “Every day is completely dif- ferent,” he says in an interview. “I love that. I love meeting new people and I love the fact that this is fun. Everybody in life has a passion and if you can turn that passion into a career, you’re laughing.” Van Vliet says he always con- siders that a star has done count- less interviews and he doesn’t want to turn his time with them “into one of those interviews,” where the celebrity is repeat- ing answers they’ve given many times before. “I try and break the mould wherever possible,” he says. “I try and turn the interview into a conversation.” When he interviewed Hugh Jackman for the 2011 film Real Steel, which features computer- generated robots and anima- tronics fighting it out, Van Vliet walked in with Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots and the two played the retro game. He compared biceps with Lou Ferrigno, quipping that “it looked like his bicep was about to eat my bicep.” Asked what his favourite interview was, Van Vliet replies “Oprah Win- frey was a big one.” He met her at the Toron- to Interna- tional Film Festival and was amazed at how much security surrounded her. “You would have thought the president was walking down the red carpet,” he says. And while he’s been to Cannes and the Grammy Awards (“It’s almost like a party-type atmo- sphere on that red carpet”), reporting live from the red car- pet at the Academy Awards is his biggest highlight to date. “That’s an experience that’s difficult to put into words,” he says. “You’re just in awe of standing on that red carpet.” Amazingly, Van Vliet says he was pretty shy growing up. But in a Pine Ridge communications class, he discovered he loved being in front of the camera. Later, starting his fourth year at Wilfrid Laurier University, Van Vliet says he had “an epiphany. “I realized I would have to do something for the next 40 years of my life,” he says. “I thought to myself, ‘I want to do something I enjoy’.” He realized it was a long shot, but decided to give a career in radio and TV a try. Resolved to gain as much experience as possible, he volunteered and worked at radio stations and then at CHEX in Peterborough, never looking back. Lately, others have been look- ing at him. Van Vliet last fall was named Cosmopolitan maga- zine’s Bachelor of the Year for 2011. Van Vliet explains one representative from each state plus the District of Columbia is chosen before an overall winner is selected. It was Van Vliet, who picked up $10,000. “I did an interview with them and the next thing you know I’m doing a photo shoot on a beach with no shirt on,” he laughs. “I thought there was going to be no chance that I’d ever win.” But Van Vliet is far more than just a good-looking guy: he was nominated for a local Emmy Award for his work. “It’s been a good ride,” he says. “I didn’t know that there would actually be a legitimate shot that I could do this for a career.” Check out his website, www. chrisvanvliet.tv.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 1 0 , 2 0 1 2 15 AP Mike Ruta Entertainment Editor mruta@durhamregion.com durhamregion.comEntertainment people Pickering native reports from the red carpet ChRIs VaN VlIEt i love meeting new people and I love the fact that this is fun. Everybody in life has a passion and if you can turn that passion into a career, you’re laughing. Chris Van Vliet www.ChRisVanVliettV.tV PICKERING -- Pickering native Chris Van Vliet on yet another red carpet, interviewing Demi lovato. the Pine Ridge secondary school graduate is the entertainment reporter for WOIO, Cleveland’s CBs affiliate. i try and break the mould wherever possible. I try and turn the interview into a conversation. Chris Van Vliet on his interviewing style DURHAM -- We understand tickets are almost sold out for Hedley’s Feb. 24 concert at the General Motors Centre in Oshawa. And we hear a lot of you fans like to sport Hedley T-shirts. So, we’re having a contest on our Facebook page, asking you to post a picture of your- self in a Hedley T-shirt, whether you made it yourself or bought it. The most votes takes the pair of tickets the GMC has provided. Post your pic to facebook.com/newsdur- ham and good luck. The contest is open to Durham Region res- idents. Odds of winning depend on the num- ber of eligible entries received. One (1) prize of one (1) pair of tickets to the Hedley concert at the GM Centre in Oshawa Feb. 24, 2012 will be awarded. Approximate retail value of the prize is $102. The Winner will be the eligible person whose picture receives the most votes on the newsdurham Facebook page. Contest closes Feb. 17, 2012 at 11 p.m. To enter and for complete contest rules, visit our contest page at www.durhamregion. com. 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 1 0 , 2 0 1 2 16 AP 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 Yo ur Carrier will be around to collect an optional delivery charge of $6.00 every three weeks. Remember, all inserts, including those on glossy paper, can be recycled with the rest of your newspaper through your blue box Recycling program. 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See the Homes Listed This Week!Real EstateYour Local www.durhamregion.com Call 905-683-5110 or visit us online Concerts re-jigged due to Regent Theatre work MIKE RUTA mruta@durhamregion.com OSHAWA -- Regent Theatre shows have been pushed ahead and in one case relo- cated. The Oshawa theatre is closed for a month or more to have its ceiling replaced. Monica Anguiano, executive director of the Ontario Philharmonic, was in Mexico recently but through e-mail scrambled to make arrangements for the philhar- monic’s upcoming show, A Journey Into Brahms, originally scheduled for Feb. 25 at the Regent. She reports that Calvary Baptist Church in Oshawa has agreed to host the concert. “The concert date and program remain intact, and we are very grateful it remains in Oshawa for our regular audience that is from this community and all of Durham Region,” she said. Conductor Marco Parisotto said with guest violinist Ye-Eun Choi from Korea making her Ontario debut at the con- cert, it was a huge relief to be able to find another venue. “It would have been a nightmare were it not for the goodwill of the folks at Calvary Baptist Church,” he says. “Conserving the date and city location was crucial. You otherwise could imagine the impossible task of re-scheduling the 70 musicians of the orchestra and the international guest. This church with its pleasing aesthetics and acoustics is actually, after the Regent Theatre, the only next best thing to a con- cert hall in all of Durham Region. We would have been in a terrible bind had it not been available for the 25th.” Parisotto noted both the OP and its audiences are familiar with the venue as the OP performed there from 2001 to 2007. Due to the venue change, for this con- cert tickets are being offered at $39, including tax. Visit www.ontariophil.ca or call 905-579-6711 for more information. Rocky Varcoe, partner in WeRock Enter- tainment, says the April Wine concert originally set for Feb. 18 has been moved ahead to March 23 at the Regent. “We certainly apologize to the April Wine fans and the supporters of WeRock Entertainment for this inconvenience and at the March 23rd concert we will be announcing a little surprise for all in attendance,” he says. Varcoe noted that because the band was brought in for two consecutive shows, the Cobourg concert date also had to be changed. April Wine performs at Park Theatre and Performing Arts Centre on March 21. A Saxy Kind of Love, a concert featur- ing Durham saxophonist Matthew James, was to have been on Feb. 11. The Art With A Heart benefit show, also featuring Dale Russell, Artemis Chartier, School Alliance of Student Songwriters students, Kylie McCullough and Katrina James, has been moved to March 24 at the Regent. “Artists’ ability to go with the flow when it is a great cause never fails to amaze me ... whether musicians or fine artists, they rally together and give to their communi- ties,” says AWAH executive director Sheri Gundry. “I am honoured that the friends of AWAH at this event are all back on board.” Visit regenttheatre.ca for updates and ticket information. REGENT THEATRE NEWS The shows will go on in Oshawa It would have been a nightmare were it not for the goodwill of the folks at Calvary Baptist Church. Marco Parisotto, Ontario Philharmonic conductor SUPPLIED PHOTO OSHAWA -- Korean violinist Ye-Chun Choi makes her Ontario debut as the guest soloist at the Ontario Philharmonic’s Feb. 25 concert, A Journey Into Brahms. 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 1 0 , 2 0 1 2 18 AP Soccer Chapman Olympic bound Ajax resident will represent canada in women’s soccer BrAd Kelly bkelly@durhamregion.com CONNECTICUT -- From the other end of the phone, Candace Chapman laughs at the sug- gestion she is currently of no fixed address. On this particular day she is in Connecticut visiting friends. Last summer she lived in Buf- falo playing in a women’s professional soccer league. When she’s not with the pro league, she is housed by Soccer Canada at various training camps, representing the country in internation- al games and tournaments. She’s listed as being from Ajax, where she manages to get home for the holidays and the occasional visit with fam- ily. Once thing’s for certain, from July 27 to Aug. 12, she will be calling London, England home after helping Canada qualify for the Olympic Games. It will be the second trip for Chapman to the big dance, having played on the Canadian team that competed in Beijing, China in 2008. “When we went to Beijing it was the first time Canada ever qualified for the Olympics, so everyone there was a rookie,” she says of the experience four years ago. “I think we were just happy to be at the Olympics and to get that experience. This time, about half the team went to Beijing, so we know what to expect. This time around, we mean business. “When we went to the (athlete’s) village, that was an experience I enjoyed. It’s the best ath- letes in the world and you get star struck seeing LeBron James walking around or Kobe Bryant. I’m definitely going to enjoy it again, but this time I want a medal. Not that I didn’t want one last time, but this time a lot of us feel the same way.” Canada punched a ticket to the London Olym- pics at the CONCACAF qualification tourna- ment that was held in Vancouver in January. The national team beat Costa Rica 5-1, Cuba 2-0 and Haiti 6-0 to advance to the semifinals, where a win advanced them to the Olympics. A 3-1 deci- sion over Mexico was enough, despite losing 4-0 to the United States in the final. The win over Mexico was especially gratifying for Chapman, who earned an Olympic berth in her 100th cap with the national team. It’s a long way from playing high school soccer at Denis O’Connor, to a scholarship at Notre Dame, to representing Canada in her first international game against Scotland back in 2002. “When I started, I never thought that far ahead,” says the 28 year old of reaching the 100 milestone. “It’s just been a progression for me being with the national team this long. It has been my job. The girls have turned into a second family. “That night, when I finally got 100, it felt like it had been a long time coming and made it extra special for me.” The result at the CONCACAF Olympic quali- fier was a far better outcome than the one the team experienced at the 2011 World Cup in Ger- many. With expectations high, Canada faltered, failing to get out of their pool after losses of 2-1 to Germany, 4-0 to France and 1-0 to Nigeria. The sting of that result carried over to last month’s qualifier. “We went in there with a lot of expectations and it was a tough two weeks,” recalls Chapman of the World Cup. “We started off with a good game against Germany, from there it just fell apart for us. Coming into the Olympic qualifier we had that hanging over our heads. “We know that we are a great team and we know we have made some huge improvements. We were excited to be out there in Vancouver and show the home town how far Canada’s women’s soccer has come.” Similar to the Olympics in Beijing, the soccer tournament for the women will begin two days before the official opening ceremonies in Lon- don. The draw for the 12-team women’s tourna- ment is expected to be held April 24, when Can- ada will learn their opponents. ron Pietroniro / MetrolAnd BEIJING, CHINA -- Ajax’s Candace Chapman, shown in action and signing autographs at the 2008 Olympics, will represent Canada again this summer in London. trAcK And field the Speed Academy turns it up with top times at york University TORONTO -- It was another week- end of incredible performances by The Speed Academy athletes at York Uni- versity. The midget and youth age groups began the weekend by winning a total of seven medals at the Royal Cana- dian Legion provincial championships. Mariam Abdul-Rashid led the way for the girls, winning gold in the 60m and 200m. Her winning time of 7.73 in the 60m was a personal best. She is currently ranked No. 1 in the province in the midget girls’ divi- sion for 60m, 200m, 300m, 400m and 600m. On the boys’ side, it was Tacuma Anderson-Richards who led the way with two personal best performances. He won the youth boys’ triple jump with a leap of 14.31m. Then in high jump he cleared a height of 2.03m. These performances put him atop the national youth ranking in both events. Myles Williams and Joshua Cun- ningham led the way on the oval track taking home silver and bronze medals in the youth boys’ 400m. Both boys raced to personal best performances of 51.14 and 51.48 respectively. Cun- ningham also snatched a bronze medal in the 200m. Yazin Joseph hur- dled to a bronze-medal finish in the youth boys’ 60 metre hurdles. He ran a personal best of 8.43 in the prelimi- nary round. Other notable performanc- es came from: Austin Marchese, who lowered his personal best to 7.32 over 60 metres; Ashton Hyde raced to per- sonal best performances in the 400m and 800m, with times of 53.0 and 2:01.9 respectively; newcomer Amara Ehirim turned in a solid performance in the 400m, finishing seventh with a time of 52.17; Cameron Rodrigues also clocked in with a personal best time of 54.34 in the 400m. The following day, The Speed Academy junior boys took to the track at the Ontario combined events cham- pionships, competing against some of Canada’s top sprinters. Brandon Bobb and Wesley Best battled to fourth- and fifth-place finishes in the open men’s 60-metre sprint. Best broke the tape in a personal best time of 6.87, just a wink ahead of Bobb, who also clocked in with the same time. Shaquan Wil- liams and Dillando Allotey chased the Canadian 400m champion Tremaine Harris to fourth and sixth finishes in the 400m with personal best times of 51.21 and 52.38 respectively. 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 1 0 , 2 0 1 2 19 P Want to know what’s happening in Pickering? Check Wednesday’s paper each week for complete details BE INFORMED! An Annandale bantam boys’ team is in the Ontario provincial curling finals in Galt Feb. 8-11. Team members are Andre Lima with Evan Heaslip, Dillon Pierce, David Dear- ness and coach Renee Lalonde. Annandale’s Mark Kean, Andrew Clayton, Patrick Janssen and Tim March are in the men’s Dominion championship provincial finals in Stratford Feb. 6-12. One team they will meet there has Annandale mem- ber Chris Van Huyse as vice on the Thornhill Golf and Country Club team skipped by Mike Anderson. Rogers will be televising the week- end action. One team will represent Ontario at the Saskatoon Brier. A ladies’ Olympic skins bonspiel will be held on Sat- urday, Feb. 11. It includes a continental breakfast, two eight-end games, lunch and cash prizes. A bagpiper is hired for the 9 a.m. open- ing ceremonies. Entered are 16 teams including play- ers from Cobourg, Otta- wa’s Rideau Curling Club, Tam Heather, Leaside, and Donalda. It should be a great day of curling as teams will be representing countries from around the world. Winners will be tak- ing home over $200 in cash. Sponsorship is appreciated and includes Robert Sproul of the Investors Group, Hart Well Electric, and Retz Ren- ovations. There will also be a raffle for gifts from Hewett Packard, Sure Fit, Annandale, Sedona Spa and Valentinos Hair Salon. The Gore Mutual school girls’ regional playdown was held at the Toron- to Granite Club Feb. 4-5. Four Annandale members who curl for Pickering High School were in the compe- tition. The team consists of Nicole Gardener, Kait- lin Jewer, Vanessa Aune and Alison Gardener with teacher/coach Ms. Gore- cki. The team was sidelined when it lost the B side semi- final by one point. Novice team beats Halton in overtime of title game PRESTON -- The 2003 Ajax- Pickering Raiders novic- es, sponsored by Lamanna Construction, Zone Elec- tric and Portly Piper, was crowned champion at the Preston International Hock- ey Tournament. In round-robin play, the team had two solid wins over Brampton and Buffalo and tied Clarington. In the quarter-finals, the Raiders met up with the Barrie Colts, leading to a ColumN Bantam boys head to provincials Jim Easson curling HoCkey Raiders best team in Preston Submitted pHoto PRESTON -- The Ajax-Pickering Raiders novice team won the Preston International tournament champion- ship, beating Halton in overtime of the final game. 2-0 win. This set up a tough semifinal game against the top seed, the Hamilton Jr Bulldogs. The Raiders con- tinued to focus on defensive play, and with strong goal- tending by Jason Clements, they were able to shut down the Bulldogs, winning the game 2-0. In the finals, the Raiders took on the second-ranked team from round-robin play, the Halton Hurricanes. The game went back and forth with both teams exchanging great scoring opportunities, but at the end of regulation they were unable to beat either goalie. Heading into overtime knotted at zero, the Raiders were eager to get the game going and on the first shift they were able to get one by the Hurricanes net- minder, crowning the Ajax- Pickering Raiders tourna- ment champions. Raiders goaltender Roy Pejcinovs- ki was awarded MVP in the finals for shutting the door on the Halton offence. When asked about the championship, coach John Petsinis mentioned that he was impressed with the team’s commitment to defensive hockey. Allowing one goal in six games is no easy task especially against the competition they faced, he said. Team members include goalies Jason Clements and Roy Pejcinovski; defence Thomas Gibson, Domen- ic Arabia, Paul Ludwinski, Jacob Longbottom, Blake Petsinis and Jake Hutchin- son; forwards Eric Edwards, Liam Arnsby, Beckham Schwartz, Joshua Simpson, Mark Lamanna, Evan Kauff- man, Ryan Gardner, Gavin Harkness and Colin Mul- doon. The staff includes asst. coaches Len Lamanna and Marcel Longbottom, trainer Paul Simpson, on ice helper Lee Muldoon, goalie coach Vas Pejcinovski, man- ager Walt Arnsby and coach John Petsinis. piCkeriNg Swim Club Eight swim at Ontario Cup TORONTO -- The Pickering Swim Club sent eight quali- fied athletes to the 2012 Ontario Cup II swim meet at The University of Toronto. Alison Russell took off 3.13 seconds, the highest of any club swimmer. A total of 48 teams compet- ed. Ontario universities as well as local clubs were rep- resented. Below is the best finish for each athlete who competed: Jaime Baylon swam four events. Best event finish was in the male 400 freestyle, 4:32.89, 32nd Jacob Dosen swam five events. Best event finish was in the male 50 breaststroke, 34.81, 34th Alex Lee swam in five events. Best event finish was in the female 50 breaststroke, 36.60, 14th Sabrina Rivas-Jaspe swam four events. Best event fin- ish was in the female 50 free- style, 29.09, 27th Alison Russell swam five events. Best event finish was in the female 800 freestyle, 9:42.88, 26th Amy Smith swam five events. Best event finish was in the female 50 breaststroke, 37.41, 20th Hollie Smith swam four events. Best event finish was in the female 50 breaststroke, 35.47, 5th Meghan Toswell swam in four events. 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No pets. Call (905)831-0415. LARGE STUDIO basement apartment, fireplace. Down- town Whitby, $800/inclusive. Separate kitchen & side en- trance. Basic satellite TV, Laundry. First/last. no pets/smoking. Avail. immedi- ately. Call (905)665-5906, (905)752-5532 LIVE BY THE LAKE, Whitby South: Spacious 1-bedroom $820-$860/month. Laundry, first/last, mins to GO. Avail. March 1st. No large dogs. Daytime viewings only Mon- Fri, references. Days (905)666-3338, evenings (905)832-2722. 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 NEAR OSHAWA CENTRE newly renovated 2-bedroom, top floor of 5-unit adult build- ing, $835+hydro. 905-438- 9873. NORTH OSHAWA, 1 bed- room apt, clean, quiet, se- cure building, laundry on site, $795/plus hydro. Mature per- son preferred. Available March 1st. Call Genedco Services, 1-866-339-8781. VendorsWantedV Apartments &Flats for RentA OSHAWA - 3-BEDROOM apt., near Oshawa hospital. utilities, fridge/stove, 2 park- ing spaces included. Available immediately. No dogs. $1365 first/last. Call (905)243-0702 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, 1-bedroom apt. from $550/month plus heat & hydro. Also 2 bedroom, $600 plus heat & hydro. First/last, references, available March 1st. Call Stephen 905-259- 5796. SIMCOE ST., Oshawa. Beautiful 3-bedroom. 1400 sq.ft, on second floor. Walk- ing distance to lake and all amenities. Fridge and stove, parking available., utilities extra. $950/month, March 1st. (905)725-9991. VendorsWantedV Apartments &Flats for RentA OSHAWA, 401/Harmony, newly renovated, top floor, spacious, 2 bedroom apart- ment, $975/month plus hy- dro. New appliances, heat, parking, laundry facilities. call Mon-Fri, 10-3pm. (905)723-0801. References required. OSHAWA- clean, quiet build- ing, overlooking green space, near shopping and schools. 2-bedroom, $895/ month. Parking, utilities, ap- pliances incl. Available March 1st. 289-388-6401. Perfection!!!newly renovated suites 2-BEDROOM extra-large suite in clean, quiet bldg, freshly painted, beautiful Whitby neighbourhood. Ideal adult lifestyle bldg. insuite storage, onsite laundry. Incredible value $995/mth! 905-668-7758viewit.ca (vit #17633) VendorsWantedV Apartments &Flats for RentA PICKERING, BROCK/MA- JOR OAK. Large open con- cept 2-bdrm apt. Parking, no pets/smoking, $900/mo inclu- sive. First/last. Avail. April. 1st. (905)428-6072 PICKERING, BROCK/Major Oaks, 1-bedroom above ground basement apartment, separate entrance, clean, large windows, laundry, a/c, Close to all amenities. Available immediately. $800/month. 905-686-6684, 416-712-4059. PICKERING, Oklaho- ma/Westshore, 2 bdrm bsmt, sep. entrance, 1-parking, laundry, a/c. $875/mo inclu- sive. No pets/smoking. Avail. March 1st. First/last. 905- 831-3617 or 416-995-3617 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 Appliances, heat, water, laundry facilities, and park- ing. No dogs 905-666-1074 or 905-493-3065. VendorsWantedV Apartments &Flats for RentA 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, 2-bedroom apt,. close to all amenities. $700 month, heat & parking in- cluded. First & last, available March 15th. Call 905-430- 2248 or 905-665-7632. Houses for Rent BEAUTIFUL WILLIAMS- BURG! 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Loving Remembered Daughters Beverley (Ron), Sharon (Fraser), Carol & son Roy, grandchildren & great grandchildren In Loving Memory of our Brother & Uncle Frank (Franky) Dunsford May 1, 1954 - February 10, 2011 We think of you every day and miss you so much. Just one more laugh Our memories are our treasures. Franky, you are always in our hearts * Love you always and forever * Linda & Joey Dana & Kelly & Penny Hugs & Hugs Canada Need A Car Loan Call Credit Zone ❏ SHUTTLE SERVICE AVAILABLE ❏ HUGE SELECTION TO CHOOSE FROM ❏ ALL CREDIT APPS. ACCEPTED* Call The Credit Zone Hotline905-668-1838 • 1-800-519-9566 ZoneZone Bad Credit? O.K. • New to Country? O.K. Bankrupt? O.K. • Slow Payments? O.K. 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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 Announcements In MemoriamsDeath Notices Catch Classifieds ONLINE! ANYTIME! Log on to: www.durhamregion.com TO ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS OR SERVICE IN THIS SECTION PLEASE CALL AJAX 905-683-5110 CRAIG, Marie - Passed away peacefully at the age of 56 on February 8, 2012 with her family by her side. Beloved wife to Jack. Mother and best friend to Joanne (Jon). Proud and amazing Nani to Chloe and Sophie. She will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by many other relatives and friends, especially her sisters Jacqueline and Jane. The family will receive friends at the McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Old Kingston Road, Pickering Village, (Ajax), 905 428-8488 on Sunday February 12th from 1-4p.m. and from 6-9p.m. A mass of Christian burial will be held at Holy Redeemer Roman Catholic Church (796 Eyer Dr. Pickering) on Monday February 13th at 11 a.m. Interment to follow at Christ The King Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Free The Children. Online condolences may be placed at www.mceachniefuneral.ca HANSEN, Mrs. Alfreda - passed away on January 24th, 2012 at the age of 86. She will be sadly missed by family and friends. A special thanks to the staff at Orchard Villa Nursing Home. In lieu of flowers donations to a charity of choice in her memory would be appreciated. A Memorial Service will be held in the Spring at Orchard Villa. 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. 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