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PICKERING — More than 80 flee in a stolen vehicle, police Bowmanville, Whitby and Ajax. theft. lation to incidents from Aug. 14 charges have been laid against say. Investigators from the rob- Joshua Glenn Alexander, 19, of Stephen Elliott Hall, 26 of Ajax and Aug. 22. two men police believe are re- bery unit say they have linked Pickering is facing 70 charges, in- is facing 13 charges, including Anyone with information about sponsible for a series of armed the pair to numerous robberies, cluding seven counts of robbery, robbery, weapons dangerous, any of these incidents is asked robberies in Durham Region over stolen vehicles, and one break seven counts of weapons danger- four counts of theft, and three to contact Durham Regional Po- the past month and a half. and enter between July 13 and ous, six counts of using imita- counts of possession of stolen lice at 905-579-1520 ext. 5359 or The men were arrested on Aug. Aug. 22. Police say the robberies tion firearms during commission property. anonymously at Crime Stoppers 22 as they were attempting to took place in Oshawa, Port Perry, of crime, and eleven counts of Mr. Hall is only charged in re- at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).
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Premier McGuinty almost, is a result of us providing provincially mandated services commits to review that should be paid for by the of how municipal Province.” The Association of Munici- services delivered palities of Ontario (AMO) and the Province will together re- By Danielle Milley and view how municipal services are Erin Hatfield funded and delivered in Ontar- Staff Writers io. PICKERING — It is a $3 bil- “AMO’s goal and the mu- lion dollar gap that Regional nicipalities of Ontario’s goal is Chairman Roger Anderson said sustainable funding,” said Mr. he hopes a review of municipal Anderson, who’s term as AMO services will bridge. president ended Aug. 16. “So “Durham residents understand when the Premier announced what $3 billion dollars means to the review that was to me the their property tax,” Mr. Ander- icing on the cake after two years son said. “They understand that one third of their property tax, ✦ See It’s, Page 4 Thinking of Hardwood? Fall Programs Give your home a new look for Summer start soon A.J. Groen / News Advertiser photo Have you registered? PICKERING — Volunteer Shirley Elenbaas, left, helps Eva Kidd blow out the candles on the cake that cel- Call 905.420.4621 ebrates her 101 birthday. Ms. Kidd, a resident of Bay Ridges Long Term Care Centre, was born on Aug. 18, for information. 1905 in Desoronto, Ontario. cityofpickering.com Bad credit? No credit? WE CAN HELP. CALL US TODAY! 905-706-1847 Saturn Saab of Pickering 980 Kingston Road, Pickering Between Liverpool Rd. & Whites Rd. 905-839-6159 A/P PAGE 2 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, August 25, 2006 durhamregion.com
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DITORIAL NEWS ADVERTISER E Metroland Durham GM Canada earns Region Media Group Tim Whittaker, Publisher Joanne Burghardt, Editor-in-Chief Duncan Fletcher, hot new model Director of Advertising Andrea McFater, Retail Advertising Manager onday’s announcement that Oshawa will build the Eddie Kolodziejcak, spanking new version of the Camaro was a hit on all Classified Advertising Msorts of levels. Abe Fakhourie, It was certainly a dream start for GM Canada president Ar- Distribution Manager turo Elias, who recently came up from his post as GM Mexico Lillian Hook, Office Manager head to take over in Oshawa. The ebullient executive couldn’t Cheryl Haines, have asked for better news and a more glorious kickoff. Composing Manager The deal, which will see a new flex plant constructed in Janice O’Neil, Composing Manager Oshawa and Camaro production start in late 2008 for a 2009 release, also completes an 18-month roller-coaster ride. In [ Contact us ] March 2005 the $2.8-billion Beacon project was announced - to great fanfare. The Beacon project involves GM, the federal News/Sales 905-683-5110; Clas- and provincial governments and colleges and universities in sifieds 905-683-0707; Distribution a multi-level plan at investment, innovation and technology. 905-683-5117; News Fax 905-683- That high was followed by the low of last November’s an- 0386; General Fax 905-683-7363; nouncement that GM Canada could lose all car production at E-mail [email protected]; plants No. 1 and No. 2 by the end of 2008. Mailing Address; 130 Commercial And then, we had Monday. And the Camaro is back after Ave., Ajax, Ont. L1S 2H5 the last model came off the line in 2002 at the now demol- ished Ste. Therese, Quebec plant. But what does it all mean [ About Us ] for workers and the Durham and Ontario economy? - The building of a flex plant all but guarantees thousands of assembly and parts jobs for many years to come. GM Canada The News Advertiser is one of the is investing $740 million into a flex plant that will be able to Metroland Printing, Publishing and produce several different models simultaneously depending Distributing group of newspapers. on market demand. So, if the Camaro isn’t a huge hit and Graffiti a serious issue for Pickering The News Advertiser is a member slumps several years after it is launched, GM should be able of the Ajax & Pickering Board of to quickly fill the void with other hot sellers. ickering is being defaced by Trade, Ontario Community News- With award-winning models like the Impala and Monte some unwelcome “artists.” paper Assoc., Canadian Commu- Carlo constructed in Oshawa for a number of years now, it’s P The City of Pickering and the nity Newspaper Assoc., and the no surprise GM chose the Oshawa autoplex to bring back the Durham Regional Police Service have Canadian Circulations Audit Board. Camaro. Workers at all three plants have been at or near the noticed an increase in graffiti over the Also a member of the Ontario top for years in quality and productivity standards measured past few weeks. Generally the throes Press Council, 2 Carlton St., against plants across North America. There is no doubt they of summer are a hot time for graffiti, Suite 1706, Toronto, M5B 1J3, an will be able to continue that trend with the Camaro. as temperatures are more favourable independent organization that ad- While there will be fewer jobs at GM in 2009 then there are for nighttime spray-painting sessions dresses reader complaints about today, it’s hoped through retirements and buyouts that few if and youth, free from the responsibil- Danielle member newspapers.The pub- any need to be laid-off. That’s a relief to many workers and ity of homework, have so much more lisher reserves the right to clas- their families who dreaded the worst if all car production was time on their hands. Milley sify or refuse any advertisement. dropped at the Oshawa autoplex. But, the incidents this summer have staff writer Credit for advertisement limited to GM has seen the future and that clearly includes Durham. been more serious than the norm. space price error occupies. Edito- While many might think this pas- rial and Advertising content of the time is a nuisance and not really News Advertiser is copyrighted. LETTER TO THE EDITOR harmful, recent incidences of graf- found among the trash. People should Unauthorized reproduction is fiti in Pickering have been so serious think of that the next time they hear or prohibited. Publications Mail Sales they’ve been classified as hate crimes see teenagers in their neighbourhood Agreement Number 1332791. If the U.S. can slow down trucks, why can’t we by the police. drinking or making a lot of noise, but Police Chief Vernon White also said think nothing of it. [ Letters Policy ] To the editor: there has been an increase in gang The good news is not all young peo- - Re: ‘Let’s slow down those big rigs’, Aug. 20 column. tagging in recent years, which might ple are into this kind of behaviour Your article touched on a complaint I have had for many just look like an indistinguishable – it was a group of young people who We welcome letters that include years. black spray-paint marking on, say, an spent the day cleaning up the Pine name, city of residence and phone Many states in the U.S. have lower speed limits for trucks electrical box, when really it means Creek site, as well as many others. numbers for verification. Writers and most seem to enforce them quite well. It is much more there is a gang marking its territory in Graffiti can be a beautiful form of are generally limited to 200 words pleasant to drive on the roads with lower truck limits than it your neighbourhood. art and there are many graffiti artists and one submission in 30 days. We is in Ontario. If I am travelling to the east or west coast I drive Graffiti is a serious issue and people who use it as their outlet for creative decline announcements, poetry, as much as possible through the states for this reason. need to be aware and report any inci- expression. But, generally they are open letters, consumer com- I have written the minister of transport on more than one dents to the City through its Eyes on doing it on property where an owner plaints, congratulations and thank occasion and have received completely ridiculous excuses the Street program or the police. The has given them permission. Illegally you notes. The editor reserves the why Ontario can’t do this. two teamed up for a recent cleanup defacing private or public property is right to edit copy for length, style Sgt. Cam Woolley of the OPP was on TV the other night in the city, which served to not only not a welcome form of expression. and clarity. Opinions expressed by saying truck drivers are better than car drivers and that you beautify Pickering, but also to send Those responsible for the graffiti letter writers are not necessarily should keep your distance from big trucks. This is not so out the message about being proac- should think about a more productive those of the News Advertiser. Due easy to do when you have trucks in all three lanes doing 120 tive. pastime and residents should con- to the volume of letters, not all kilometres per hour with one sitting almost on your back The mischief of graffiti is usually tinue to keep an eye out so their tax will be printed. Fax: 905-683-0386; bumper. also associated with underage drink- dollars aren’t being used to repeatedly e-mail: tdoyle@ durhamregion. Please keep up the good work in bringing this solution to ing and drug use, which can lead to clean up Pickering’s graffiti hot spots. com. The newspaper contacts only the proper people. more serious crimes or people getting Danielle Milley’s column ap- those whose submissions have W.A. McGhee hurt. During a recent cleanup under a pears every third Friday. E-mail been chosen for publication. Ajax bridge over Pine Creek, a needle was [email protected]. durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, August 25, 2006 PAGE 7 A/P LOOK FOR 'CLEARLY BETTER FREE UPGRADE' Thieves sought after Get Free Florentine Glass With Every Victorian Conservatory - BRING THIS AD thousands in stamps Great Stuff! Great Prices! taken in Ajax
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1,000 employees plant No. 1 by the second half many jobs will be saved from The Monte Carlo received that the third shift is staying cabinet minister I can tell you of 2006 as part of the com- elimination. bronze in the mid-size sporty doesn’t come as a surprise. that the product I was driving breathing easier pany’s turnaround strategy And it has little to do with car segment by J.D Power in “All of this is market- wasn’t a General Motors ve- By Izabela Jaroszynski aimed at reducing costs and the Camaro. GM spokes- 2006 as well as their APEAL driven. Right now sales are hicle. It is now a Chevrolet up to 30,000 North American woman Patty Faith says it is (Automotive Performance, dictating to leave the third Impala built right here in Os- Staff Writer jobs. all thanks to the continued Execution and Layout) award shift on. We know at any time hawa,” he said, adding that he DURHAM — Overshad- But now well into Au- success of the Impala, a four- that same year. based on consumer demand has been very impressed with owed by Monday’s splashy gust, plant No. 1 continues door sedan with E85 capa- Both cars were listed as whether we have two shifts the environmentally-friendly announcement that the Os- to run at full capacity, put- bilities. “recommended” vehicles by or three shifts,” he said. capabilities of the car, which hawa Autoplex will be build- ting out 1,476 units of the “The good news here is consumer reports through- “Consumers are realizing is equipped to handle up to ing the newly revamped Chevrolet Impala and Monte that the third shift that we out the year. the Impala and Monte Carlo 85 per cent ethanol fuel. Chevrolet Camaro, was the Carlo every day. With close were going to eliminate is The Impala remains a ris- are fantastic vehicles and “More people need to quiet news that the car plants to 1,000 people working what now not going to be elimi- ing star with sales increasing that’s why sales are maintain- know about the environ- will continue to operate at is commonly known as the nated,” she said. “And it is by more than 145 per cent ing three shifts,” he added. mental advantages of that five shifts. graveyard shift, the news that due to Impala sales.” in June 2006 from the same Even Federal Finance Min- vehicle,” he said. Just nine months ago, the third shift will stay until Both the Monte Carlo and month in 2005. ister Jim Flaherty praised the “I talk about it every General Motors said it would the flexible manufacturing the Impala have been gold CAW Local 222 president Impala. chance I get across Canada eliminate the third shift at facility opens in 2008 means mines for General Motors. Chris Buckley says the news “When I became a federal and in the United States.” Start your engines: Camaro ready to roar fall Enthusiasts products have in customers’ hearts. registration applaud return “Camaro is much more than a car,” he said. “It sym- By Izabela Jaroszynski bolizes America’s spirit and SHOW 2006 Staff Writer its love affair with the auto- mobile.” DURHAM — For Tami Ron Elliott, a truck plant and Paul Hamilton having employee and owner of a the Chevrolet Camaro built 1969 black Camaro classic, in Oshawa is a dream come says having the car built in SHOW NOW ON! true. town will be a great boost The Oshawa couple has to the economy and will get owned their 1969 Camaro for people excited about the GM Friday, Aug. 25 11 years and can hardly wait brand. for the new model to come According to GM, the off the assembly lines in their new Camaro will be nearly & Sat. Aug. 26 own hometown. identical to the concept car “Its a great muscle car,” Ms. unveiled to rave reviews in Hamilton said. “It has a great January 2006 at the North history behind it.” American International First produced in 1967, the Auto Show in Detroit, where Camaro quickly became an it was named best in show. American classic. In its 35- The front-engine, rear-wheel- year history, General Motors drive sport coupe will feature produced nearly 4.8 million an independent rear suspen- units of the Camaro. Origi- sion, and owners will be able nally built in the now-de- to choose between manual or molished GM plant at Ste. automatic transmission and Therese, Quebec, the car was V-6 or V-8 engines. discontinued in 2002 because And while some are con- of slumping sales. cerned that a sports car runs there’s something But for enthusiasts like Mr. counter to the current con- Hamilton, the Camaro obses- sumer trend of buying small- sion has never faded. er, more fuel-efficient cars, for everyone! “I’ve always loved the car,” GM’s David Paterson is not he said. “People were devas- worried. tated when they stopped pro- The vice-president of cor- ducing it and are anticipating porate and environmental af- its return. I think it will sell fairs says that new technolo- Do you offer classes in music, dance, gymnastics, martial arts, well. People have been wait- gy, like the fuel-management ing for this.” systems currently being used art, education, sports or theatre? Promote your services NOW in And Mr. Hamilton is cer- in many GM vehicles, show tainly not alone with his love that cars can be both power- the Ajax Pickering News Advertiser’s Fall Registration guide. of the Camaro. More than ful and fuel-efficient. 1,000 Camaro clubs exist “All the new technology In-paper advertising features running until the end of September. around the world and thou- that’s helping us to drive great sands of Camaro-inspired fuel economy right now is all websites pay homage to the available to us to put into this sports coupe on the Internet. vehicle,” he said. “Already Sponsored by: According to GM, some con- with the Corvette, it has abso- sumers have already sent in lutely excellent fuel economy certified cheques in hopes of and yet is one of the most placing early deposits. powerful cars on the road Pickering Athletic Centre When he made the an- today. So you can have both you’ll flip over us! nouncement last week that and we will have both (in the GM will bring back the Ca- Camaro).” maro, CEO Rick Wagoner Production of the car is ex- said the enthusiastic response pected to begin in late 2008 from consumers reminds and it will go on sale in early www.jacquelines-schoolofdance.com him of the iconic place GM 2009. www.danceexperience.ca durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, August 25, 2006 PAGE 15 A/P CAW president acclaimed , Hargrove to lead union for three more years Has held top job since 1992; standing ovation from delegates at the Ca- egates. Mr. Hargrove said that his continuing retirement won’t allow him nadian Auto Workers union convention in He was acclaimed to the position after his goal over the new term will be to main- Vancouver last week as he was re-elected only opponent, Willie Lambert, dropped tain a tough, militant collective-bargaining to seek another term to lead the national union for yet another out of the running on Wednesday and agenda as well as strong advocacy on social three-year term. threw his support behind Mr. Hargrove. justice and community activism. “It’s the people in this room and the The 62-year-old has been president of The 265,000 members of the national By Izabela Jaroszynski leadership and membership back in the the CAW since 1992 and this will be his union include employees at the General Staff Writer workplace who make this a truly great final term. 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Trial date set appearances and the names for January of the alleged victims are pro- tected by a publication ban. On Tuesday, not guilty DURHAM — Clarington’s pleas were entered for both mayor has pleaded not guilty charges. A two-day trial is to two charges of assault, and scheduled for Jan. 29 and 31. will now go to trial in Janu- Mayor Mutton has so far ary. declined to comment on the The plea was made in Os- case, on the advice of his law- hawa court Tuesday morning, yer. although Mayor John Mutton According to court docu- was not in attendance. He ments, he is awaiting trial on was represented by an agent $5,000 bail, posted by his fa- as he was in his last two court ther, Ronald Mutton. appearances on July 11 and As a condition of his bail, Aug. 8. Mayor Mutton must not con- The mayor was arrested tact the victims and must re- and charged with two counts side with his father. He is not of assault in June. Durham permitted to be outside his Jennifer Roberts/ News Advertiser photo Regional Police have refused residence unless in an “alco- to provide any information hol-free state.” on the matter, citing concern The mayor is seeking re- Trail ride for identifying alleged vic- election for a third term in tims. this fall’s municipal election, AJAX — Susan Chase, with daughters Brianna Chase (on the left), 13, and 12-year-old Tara Chase came in from Uxbridge to bike Some details of his court slated for Nov. 13. along the Ajax Waterfront Trail on Wednesday.
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Road reconstruction and widening on Taunton Road in Whitby between Halls Road and Coronation Road Residents are advised that a section of Taunton Road (Regional Road 4) in Whitby will be closed this weekend for road reconstruction and widening. WHERE: Taunton Road from Halls Road North (east of Lake Ridge Road) to Coronation Road WHEN: Fri., Aug. 25 at 9 p.m. until Sat., Aug. 26 at 9 p.m. WHY: Road reconstruction and widening, including a large culvert crossing under Taunton Road between Halls Road and Coronation Road Drivers are asked to use Rossland Road in Whitby as a detour. UTA The Region will make every effort to ensure safety, minimize R delays to traffic, and to complete this work as quickly as
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M from Brock Road in the City of Pickering to west of Brock Street in the Town of Whitby. We would like to thank the public for their patience and co-operation during this process.
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