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By Crystal Crimi By Reka Szekely [email protected] [email protected] DURHAM — It was a good news day for DURHAM — Durham welcomed the bil- Durham’s college and university presidents, lions of infrastructure dollars slated to flow both present at Tuesday’s federal budget an- to the municipalities as part of the Federal nouncement. government’s 2009 budget. Money announced for post-secondary in- Responding to tough economic times, the vestments should help both institutions, said budget includes a $35-billion stimulus pack- Durham College president Don Lovisa, and age with tax breaks, cash support and incen- University of Ontario Institute of Technology tives for taxpayers and various industries. president, Ronald Bordessa. “From Corner Brook to Kamloops, from “I think the main thing from the college Iqaluit to Kitchener, Canadians agree: We perspective, I heard what I wanted to hear in must do what it takes to keep our econo- the budget,” Mr. Lovisa said, over the buzz at my moving and protect Canadians in this a reception for parliament and guests follow- extraordinary time,” Finance Minister and ing the budget presentation. Whitby MP Jim Flaherty said as he delivered “The budget is a good budget for the uni- the budget in Parliament Tuesday afternoon. versity, the city (Oshawa), and the region as “Making new investments is more challeng- well,” Dr. Bordessa said. ing in such a time, but it is also more neces- The budget featured $2 billion for repairs sary than ever.” to post-secondary institutions. It also men- The economic stimulus will mean a $34- tioned investments in skilled trades training, billion deficit in the next fiscal year and the Mr. Lovisa said, and money for university in- federal government will not be out of the red Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo frastructure and sustainable energy projects, until 2013 when a $700-million surplus is Among the interested budget spectators were these members of the Canadian Auto Workers which UOIT participates in, Dr. Bordessa Local 222 union who watched the budget at the union headquarters in Oshawa. forecast. Included in the investment is $12 said. billion for infrastructure, which Mr. Flaherty Money was also earmarked for “commu- called one of the largest building projects in newsdurhamregion.com between $60,000 and $80,000. As well, the nities most in distress” which Oshawa falls Canadian history. There’s more budget news online government is allocating $540 million over into, Dr. Bordessa said. Together, the City “We will start construction of roads, bridg- at newsdurhamregion.com this year and next to increase benefits for and university can continue to work on proj- es, public transit, broadband Internet access, low-income families eligible for the National ects such as building more university space schools and social housing in every region of construction industry, which includes re- Child Benefit supplement and the Canada downtown to help with revitalization there, the country,” he said in his budget speech. pairs to social housing and private home Child Tax benefit. he said. Regional Chairman Roger Anderson wel- renovation. A temporary 15 per cent income Now a ‘have-not’ province hit hard by the Although the maintenance money won’t comed the money and said Durham has tax credit for renovations on homes and cot- manufacturing downturn, Ontario will get help UOIT because the school is new, some projects ready to go to capitalize on it such tages applies to spending over $1,000 to a $1 billion over five years for a new southern funds are being directed to new construc- as improvements to the Duffins Creek Water maximum of $10,000. Ontario development agency, meant to sup- tion, which Dr. Bordessa is hopeful about, he Pollution Control Plant and other plants. Eligible purchases include a new furnace, port economic and community develop- said. “From what I’m reading and hearing it’s windows, carpet and flooring and resurfac- ment. That’s something the Regional chair- literally double what the gas tax currently is. ing a driveway. However, the credit does not man is looking forward to. That in itself is a good thing and will create a apply to furniture or appliances. “I think that holds a lot of opportunity for Board of trade happy lot of jobs and a lot of infrastructure invest- Mr. Anderson expects those announce- the GTA and specifically Durham.” ment in Ontario.” ments will help local businesses, especially As for the overall outlook, Mr. Flaherty with budget steps Mr. Anderson said he would have pre- small ones. said the economy will contract at a rate of 0.8 ferred if the money had flowed as the gas tax “That’s a huge industry in Durham and per cent in 2009, compared to the govern- does instead of the one-third basis where they’re very quiet right at the moment.” ment’s forecast of 0.3 per cent growth only AJAX — The Ajax-Pickering Board of the municipality, the Province and the feds The budget also introduces income tax two months ago. Unemployment is expected Trade says business owners should like the all kick in a third of the cost. However, he’s cuts that will save the average taxpayer sev- rise to 7.5 per cent in 2009 and 7.7 per cent initiatives included in the federal budget ultimately happy to get the cash. eral hundred dollars a year - $247 in savings in 2010. The budget did not address regional but, is still awaiting evidence of the projects The Regional chairman is also grateful for a family making between $30,000 and unemployment differences, but extended that will have a direct impact on Ajax and for the $7.8 billion in stimulus for the home $45,000; $473 in savings for a family earning payments by five weeks. Pickering. “There’s no denying that the current state of the economy required a massive stimulus package,” says John G. Smith, president of the Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade. “This Parish, Ryan like infrastructure spending budget does not meet every need identified by our members, but it has taken some im- portant steps.” Now they have They seem to have hit all the bases everyone Mayor Parish said. Specifically, the Board welcomed im- to wait for details was anticipating,” Ajax Mayor Steve Parish “I’m very pleased to see social housing is proved access to sources of business credit, said. in the budget. We in Durham Region have extended tax writeoffs on new machinery He and other municipal leaders will be old social housing that needs to be repaired and equipment, and economic develop- By Keith Gilligan waiting for the details on the infrastructure and modernized,” he said, adding the Re- ment initiatives that specifically target the and Kristen Calis program. There’s $4 billion in a shared in- gion has $10 million in a reserve for social hard hit manufacturing sector in southern [email protected] frastructure program with the provinces and housing. Ontario. municipalities. Combining federal money with the re- “Infrastructure related spending is also DURHAM — Including infrastructure “I’m not sure if it’s a straight allocation to serve money will give the Region a chance an important cornerstone of this economic spending in the budget is a winner with the municipalities or an application program. to upgrade social housing, he said. stimulus package,” Mr. Smith said. “These mayors of Ajax and Pickering. Historically, shared programs are applica- He’s also pleased to see aid for first-time are the investments that promise to improve “We’re pleased that infrastructure will be tion based and we in the municipal sector homebuyers and a tax credit for those want- the movement of goods and services for a priority in this budget,” Pickering Mayor have difficulty with that. It doesn’t jive with ing to do home renovations. years to come. But, the true value of this Dave Ryan said after the budget was first our priorities and it takes too long,” Mayor The construction industry has been hard spending will be determined once the shov- dropped. Parish said. hit by the recession, he said. els actually begin to hit the ground in Ajax While he did not know the budget details, “We need municipal stimulus,” he said. There’s also the stimulus of “low and and Pickering.” he’d like to offer assistance in working with “We’re ready to participate in an infrastruc- middle-class income tax cuts. We’ll see, es- Echoing the Board’s commitment to the the federal government in implementing ture program. We have reserves for capital pecially with low income, spending on day- ideals of sustainability, Mr. Smith also ap- the money in a real and meaningful way for projects. to-day needs. plauded investments and initiatives such as Pickering and Durham Region. “If we get $1 for infrastructure for 33 cents “The money will go into the economy and clean energy research and additional fund- “There’s something for everyone I guess. of local dollars, it can’t be turned away,” have a ripple effect.” ing to the eco-Energy retrofit program. durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, January 28, 2009 PAGE 3 A/P

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By Jennifer O’Meara The City actually has no con- ing MPPs and the Ministry of [email protected] trol over the OCF placement, the Environment. The group has col- project is in Durham Region’s lected 1,176 signatures through PICKERING — Residents and hands. its online petition at www.stop- potential neighbours to a con- The residents are now focusing thestink.ca. troversial sewage odour control on convincing regional council- “Enough is enough,” said Mr. facility (OCF) braved the bitter lors to oppose the sewage proj- Herrmann. “It’s not to late to get cold this past weekend to protest ect in their neighbourhood, writ- involved.” the project. “If this was summer we’d fill the whole block,” said Peter Her- NOW rmann, one of the organizers of IT’S SALE TIME the ‘Stop the Stink’ protest at Kingston and Glenanna Roads, ONLINE Saturday, Jan. 24. “The residents obviously don’t Jennifer O’Meara/ News Advertiser photo Sudoku want that built near us.” A protest was held in Pickering this past weekend to oppose the construc- tion of an odour control facility. Stop the Stink is a group of 48 1 residents opposed to the pos- the sewage pipeline when they Earlier this month, Pickering Keep warm 1 7 9 6 8 in fashion sible Cherrywood location for bought the home but if they had council supported the residents 7 4 3 1 the OCF. known about the OCF going in and opposed the proposed site 3 876 9 8 576 The new sewage project would one kilometre away “we would for the OCF and told York to con- 6 7 5 24 have never bought here.” sider alternate locations. filter sewage gas and then re- 6 19 lease it into the air within 300 metres of a nearby subdivision. “They’re going to emit all FREE COMPUTER TRAINING WE’VE GOT YOUR SIZE Sizes 4-15 Widths AA-EEE these sewage gases right over In Pickering • Ajax • Whitby • Oshawa • Clarington • Scugog • Uxbridge • Brock our houses,” said Don Harvey, COURSES OFFERED: one of the organizers. “It’s an existing community, • Intro to Computers • Internet • Email • Word • Excel SOME CLASSES ARE FILLED an existing neighbourhood. How LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE fair is it to build that right in our PICKERING TOWN CENTRE • UPPER LEVEL • SEARS WING backyard?” VISIT WWW.DREN.ORG FOR A FULL SCHEDULE The residents are worried about the potential smell and EACH CITIZEN IN DURHAM REGION IS ENTITLED TO 2 FREE COURSES health impacts of the OCF. Computer training delivered by Durham Continuing Education “It’s going to smell really bad,” REGISTER TODAY 905-436-3211 • 800-408-9619 said Gloria Mendes, one of the protesters. On-line at www.dce.ca “We’ve been living here our In Partnership with: durhamregion.com entire lives,” added Rachel Mendes, “Send it back where it Coordinated by Durham Region CAP Network news came from. Deal with your own it out at Check mess.” “We don’t want to have to leave,” echoed Gloria. The OCF is being built to treat York Region’s sewage, as part of the York-Durham sewage system. Pickering takes sewage from York to the Duffin Creek Water Pollution Control Plant.

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h, how quickly the era of federal budget surpluses has passed us Will Barack Obama be a: O by. That was the clear message in Great president: 53 per cent Finance Minister Jim Flaherty’s massive Good president: 26 per cent deficit budget -- to the tune of nearly Average president: 11 per cent $34 billion -- delivered Tuesday. Just Poor president: 10 per cent last November, in his economic update, Mr. Flaherty had promised to keep Votes: 495 the just-elected Conservatives out of deficit. That prompted a coalition that threatened to overthrow the minority Conservatives and led us to Tuesday’s Our readers think... It would seem that some are out of touch Get ready folks...! budget speech. with the history and consequences of Gordon Willson Mr. Flaherty, after a listening tour Trudeau-era projects - particularly with Whitevale and discussions with a various cross- Airport not welcome respect to the ill-conceived Mirabel airport, section of Canadians, came up with a quickly followed by the announcement budget that includes a blend of tax cuts of its sister-airport here. Or, conveniently, Think twice about amounting to about $2 billion for Cana- To the editor: perhaps some do not recall the huge public dian taxpayers this year. The finance Re: ‘It’s high time for the Pickering airport outcry that resulted in stopping the airport. full-time kindergarten minister also announced about $30 to take flight’, editorial, Jan. 23. Our locally elected representatives have billion in various stimulus measures How can anyone truly believe that a new consistently opposed the Pickering airport designed to promote spending and airport is the answer to the region’s cur- since it was announced March 2, 1972. To the editor: produce job-creation in a spiralling rent economic problems, with our roads, Opinions held by elected representatives Re: ‘Fingers Crossed for full-time Kinder- economy. Mr. Flaherty promised about bridges and sewers throughout the region are largely shaped by the public. I do not garten’, Crystal Crimi column, Jan. 9. $12 billion in infrastructure funding all in desperate need of repair? regard Regional Chairman Roger Ander- The writer prefaces her column with, and has added a measure that would How can Regional Chairman Roger son’s opinion as anything more than a “If you aren’t a stay-at-home parent, the allow a renovation tax credit for up to Anderson - an unelected official - think he reflection of special interests. Mr. Anderson Province’s potential move toward full- $1,350 that must be used by February can short-circuit the federal government’s is not elected. He appears to be contemp- time kindergarten probably sounds pretty 2010. And it adds five weeks of employ- long-promised needs assessment and due tuous and dismissive of public opinion. good.” Well, as it happens, I am a stay-at- ment insurance eligibility to those on diligence review? Today, more than ever, the public is con- home parent (who left a pretty lucrative EI. How can your paper ignore all the basic cerned with accountability of its elected career to be able to spend time with my The net result is a massive deficit of facts: That - locally, nationally and glob- leaders whether for the conservation of son) and am on the fence about the ben- $33.7 billion next year, followed by def- ally - our land, water and air are at risk; good water quality, fresh air, reducing car- efits of full-time kindergarten. icits in the next three fiscal years. We’ll that Mirabel was a disaster; that Pearson is bon emissions, retaining the remaining, Having had and seen many children go finish this fiscal year in deficit as well. nowhere nearer to running out of capac- best food-producing land next to the city, through half-day, everyday kindergarten, At the end of the five-year cycle, Mr. ity than it was in 1972; and, that neither or the high cost (to the public) of unsus- I know first hand about the subsequent Flaherty predicts, we’ll have generated Pickering nor Durham want or need an tainable sprawl. meltdowns that occur following the an $85-billion deficit. Hard to believe airport? I believe the public is also mindful of school pickup. Yes, you can say that many after running consecutive surpluses for Gabrielle Untermann old-hat plans like the disastrous Mirabel children already attend a program where more than a decade. Claremont project and its announced sister-airport they spend full days in school or day care In the end, of course, the Conserva- in Pickering etc. No public inquiry has and many rationalizations are made that tives had absolutely no choice. The been permitted In the 37 years since then. kids are “resilient.” Of course they are market meltdown in the United States, No case to support an No business plan for the Pickering airport resilient – what other choice do they have? around the world and in Canada in the has ever been produced - a business plan Ms. Crimi goes on about the expense latter half of 2008 has resulted in a fal- airport in Pickering which should withstand the scrutiny of of quality day care and how full-time tering economy. Job loss has been bru- an independent review. To date, this is a kindergarten will make working parents’ tal and manufacturing jobs have been behind-the-scene scheme which has never lives easier and provide jobs for more bleeding from Ontario year over year. To the editor: been held to public account. teachers. That is all well and fine, but let’s The cumulative effect has resulted in Re: ‘It’s high time for the Pickering airport Any approval of an airport in Pickering not be mistaken in believing that full-time the need for stimulus from the govern- to take flight’, editorial, Jan. 23. without the benefit of an impartial and kindergarten is anything other than the ment to give businesses a boost. One If “shovel-ready” is a condition for independent review of claimed need and a government’s way of providing free day can only hope this budget has given approval of infrastructure projects, building business plan would be entirely arbitrary, care for working parents. the process the necessary kickstart it an airport in Pickering is not one of them. premature and opposed. Let’s think long and hard about this. needs. Whose needs are we really trying to meet? If not, Mr. Flaherty may need to go e-mail letters to [email protected] / max. 200 words / My guess is not the children’s. deeper into the hole before Canada can please include your full first and last name, place of residence & daytime phone number / Cathy Haynes climb out of it. letters that do not appear in print may be published @ newsdurhamregion.com Ajax durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, January 28, 2009 PAGE 7 A/P Snitch opportunity arrived on a Harley

How a police end the undercover investiga- tion lasted a year and a half and informant saw 18 bikers busted, along with infiltrated several associates. He was nearing the end of his the Hells Angels contract when in June 2006, Mr. Gault told his handlers he had By Jeff Mitchell been approached by two bikers -- Mark Stephenson, president [email protected] of the Oshawa Hells Angels and Remond Akleh, a former (This story is based on Oshawa Angel who had trans- ferred to the Nomads wing of testimony presented in the club -- with a plot to kill court and documents Frank Lenti, a Woodbrige man entered into evidence who’d bounced around the biker world for years. His affili- during trial) ations with various clubs had earned Mr. Lenti a reputation TEVEN GAULT’S OPPOR as a “velcro” biker, prone to fre- tunity arrived on a Har- quently switching patches. S ley one day in the fall of Mr. Gault had a history with 1999. both accused men, of course, Mr. Gault, at that time in his most particularly Mr. Akleh: mid-20s, had already settled the two had an acrimonious into a life of brawling, swin- falling out in 2003 when Mr. dling and snitching when a Akleh learned Mr. Gault was a door to the world of outlaw police informant and took this motorcycle clubs opened for information to the club. Mr. him in the form of a long-time Gault managed to convince biker known among his com- the Angels he wasn’t a snitch, rades as Mr. Bill. in part by vigorously pursuing The chance meeting would Mr. Akleh through club “arbi- lead, almost a decade later, to trations” -- internal tribunals a massive police strike against held to settle beefs among the bikers based on inside infor- Submitted photo bikers. mation provided by Mr. Gault. A photo of Bill (Mr. Bill) Lavoie, taken for a calendar produced by the Hells Angels. Police agent Steven The best defence, he would It would result in numerous Gault used his friendship with Mr. Lavoie as he infiltrated the Hells Angels to gather information on explain in a courtroom several busts on a variety of charges drug trafficking. Mr. Lavoie died in 2006. years later, was a good offence. ranging from drug trafficking “I had to show my backbone,” to murder conspiracy and pay he said. “I wanted (Mr. Akleh’s) him in excess of $1 million. STEVEN GAULT patch.” And here in Durham Region Mr. Gault would testify that it would lead to a courtroom was still a teenager in North Bay when he started by the time 2006 rolled around, showdown between Mr. Gault all that bad blood was forgot- and two men he once called sharing information with the police. ten -- something Mr. Akleh brothers. vehemently denied. Among those he helped put behind bars was a brother-in-law Mr. Gault said the accused TEVEN GAULT WAS men were concerned Mr. Lenti Sstill a teenager in North was about to revive the mori- Bay when he started with whom he used to travel rural Ontario, targeting seniors bund Bandidos gang and chal- sharing information with the lenge the Angels for turf in police. Among those he helped in home-renovation scams Ontario; the killing, he said, put behind bars was a brother- was to benefit the club. And in-law with whom he used to Mr. Gault said they chose him travel rural Ontario, targeting Mr. Gault was in touch with a Mr. Gault cultivated an image Mr. Gault would be paid $1,900 as the trigger man to carry out seniors in home-renovation police handler. among his biker brethren as each week during the opera- the plot. scams. “I contacted one of the offi- something of a wild man, show- tional phase, while $15,000 Mr. Gault spent 14 days on Mr. Gault was living in Nor- cers I was providing informa- ing off a handgun and present- would be paid each month into the witness stand during a trial thumberland County in the tion to. . . . I told (the cop) if I ing them with press clippings a trust held by police. Further that began in Whitby last Octo- fall of 1999 when he met Bill could make my way into the of an assault conviction -- he lump sum payments would ber and finally concluded last (Mr. Bill) Lavoie. Mr. Gault said Hells Angels and make my way bit a man’s ear off during a bar come as phases of the contract Sunday. he was working on a house in up to full patch, I would take fight. He also hinted he’d com- were completed. The police He was extensively cross- Warsaw, near Peterborough, down any drug dealers I could,” mitted a murder. His way of paid their agent’s income taxes, examined by defence lawyers when Mr. Lavoie, clad in his he said. settling a beef was to throw the too. who assailed his credibility -- Satan’s Choice Motorcycle In the spring of 2000 Mr. Gault first punch and keep on throw- During cross-examination in lawyer Glen Orr said Mr. Gault Club colours, rode up on his was granted “hang-around” ing until he’d made his point: a Whitby court last November, didn’t have “the scruples God Harley-Davidson. status with the newly minted the new Angel once squared off a defence lawyer took Mr. Gault gave a tomcat” -- and present- The two struck up a con- Angels, meaning he was enti- against the Oshawa club’s Ser- through the various terms of ed to the jury a salient question: versation about motorcycle tled to fetch beers and take out geant At Arms, who serves as the contract and offered the Why would the group enlist a parts and other matters of the trash for full members. He the charter enforcer. opinion Mr. Gault would be man who had been outed as a mutual interest. The encoun- persevered, rising to the rank “I pretty much mopped the paid in excess of $1 million. police snitch in a murder plot? ter resulted in an invitation of prospect and in early 2002 floor with him,” Mr. Gault said Mr. Gault thought for a The jury returned Sunday to to Mr. Lavoie’s house and, as was nominated for full-patch matter-of-factly. moment. acquit Mr. Stephenson and Mr. time went on, to parties host- status. As he strove to prove his “I’ll go with your math,” he Akleh of the charges against ed by the Satan’s Choice at its “Becoming a Hells Angel worth to the Angels Mr. Gault said. them. Mr. Stephenson was Oshawa clubhouse. Eventual- is a tough thing,” Mr. Gault was also making his case with freed after 2 1/2 years of pretri- ly there was talk of enlistment explained. “There’s a lot of the police. ROJECT TANDEM al custody; Mr. Akleh had lived in the club, but that was post- not very nice guys in there and In 2005 he signed a contract Pbegan in 2005 and was under strict bail conditions for poned as the Choice awaited they’re selective about who that made him a paid police scheduled to run less the same amount of time. an expected annexation by the they take.” agent in the employ of the than a year, during which time By the time the verdict arrived Hells Angels, known among Mr. Lavoie (who died in Sep- Biker Enforcement Unit. Terms Mr. Gault was to conduct drug Mr. Gault was long gone, walk- bikers as a patch-over. tember 2006) vouched for Mr. of the covenant changed some- transactions with bikers, doing ing out of the courtroom and The patch-over would occur Gault, although he’d known what over time but much of the his deals under the watchful fading into the anonymity of a in 2000; in the meantime, him for only a short time. framework remained the same: eyes of police handlers. In the witness protection program. P PAGE 8 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, January 28, 2009 durhamregion.com Upgrades before toilets: Pickering

PICKERING — No additional cement pipe “that does not have toilets should be flushing in the sufficient capacity to accommo- south Rosebank neighbourhood date future flow at an acceptable until the pumping station is up- velocity,” the report said. graded, says Ward 1 City Council- There was also an overflow lor Jennifer O’Connell. problem in the area over the Pickering Council Monday Christmas break, residents said. voted that no permits will be is- Mayor Dave Ryan was disap- sued for new homes going into the pointed the City wasn’t contacted Rosebank neighbourhood until about the problem, but Everett the Rosebank Sanitary Sewage Buntsma, director of operations Pumping Station is upgraded. But and emergency services, said the Council did approve the draft plan Region is only required to inform to build the 23-lot subdivision that the ministry of the environment of residents have spoken out against such occurrences. Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo over concerns of increased traffic, Durham Region is concluding loss of wildlife and fears of lower a class environmental assessment re-sale values of their homes. at the station and forcemain, and An environmental fundraiser The pumping station sparked plans to replace them in 2009 and PICKERING — fears amongst residents when the 2010 pending Regional budget ap- Valley Farm Public School is having an Earth Friendly fundraiser, selling kitchen-sized certified com- proposal was first brought to light proval. postable bags. The campaign runs to Feb. 10. Pictured clockwise from left, Kamal Bheekie, Elizabeth Decastro, Jawan Campbell, Victoria Shevnandan, Casey Quintos and Natalie Wozney. Call the school at 905-428-6337 to order the bags. after a report for Durham Region indicated it needed a number of improvements. Built in 1961, the pumping station’s last major upgrade was in 1998. The report found a number of problems, Durham’s leading wedding professionals are at the Ajax Pickering News Advertiser including: limited capacity; out- dated and inaccurate instrumen- tation and controls; insufficient buffers; and, its close location to homes. Also built in 1961, the force- main consists of a single asbestos- Nominations open for Pickering Civic Awards Spring 2009

DURHAM — The City of Pickering strives to recognize the many people and organizations performing thoughtful and im- Sunday, February 22, 2009 11am - 5pm pressive work. The community is encouraged Ajax Convention Centre 500 Beck Cres., Ajax to identify and nominate indi- vidual and group achievements, recognizing leadership, volunteer effort in the community and the Purchase tickets online at: big and small contributions. The following Civic Awards are eligible for nomination: Special www.durhamweddingsource.com Citation Award; Bravery/ Hero- ism Award; Lifetime Achieve- Tickets are $4.00 each PICKERING ment Award; Individual Volunteer enter for a chance to win a prize courtesy of: PHOTO Award; Service Group Award; In the village Community Group Award; Am- ateur Sports Award; Youth Vol- unteer Award; Youth Leadership Award; Sustainability Award; Arts 2 fashion shows Award; Cultural Diversity Award; 12 Noon and 3pm. Featuring: Urban Design Award; Economic Development Award; Local Busi- 2)$!, %3)2%3 ness Award; Environment Award; " $ ).# and, Access Award for Disability Issues. All nominations must be Sight & Sound MakeUp by LENA received by the City of Pickering, clerk’s division no later than 4 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 12. The nomination forms are avail- Sponsored by: able at: Pickering City Hall; the Pickering Recreational Complex; the East Shore and Petticoat Creek community centres; Pickering Li- brary Branches, and on the City’s website at www.cityofpickering. com. Call 905-683-7575. visit us online at: durhamweddingsource.com durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, January 28, 2009 PAGE 9 P

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ATTEND PUBLIC MEETINGS The City of Pickering’s 2009 Annual Accessibility Plan Hurry on over for ... AT CITY HALL is now available Members of the public can pick up a hard copy of the DATE MEETING TIME plan at the Customer Care Centre in the Pickering Civic Complex or at the Pickering Public Library. Jan. 28 Accessibility Advisory Committee 7:00 pm Feb. 2 Planning & Develpment Committee 3:00 pm The 2009 Annual Accessibility Plan can also be found on our website at cityofpickering.com SPECIAL MEETING - Main Committee Room Re: Development of the Duffins Heights Neighbourhood Feb. 2 Planning & Development Committee 7:30 pm Get Involved In Your Community! Feb. 5 Advisory Committee on Race Relations & Equity 7:00 pm Feb. 9 Executive Committee 7:30 pm All these family activities free with your Feb. 11 Committee of Adjustment 7:00 pm The City of Pickering encourages citizens to participate in their community by volunteering for one of our FAMILY DAY PASSPORT ~ ON SALE FEB. 9 Feb. 17 Council Meeting 7:30 pm only $10 per family! Feb. 19 Pickering Museum Village Advisory Committee 7:00 pm boards or committees. All meetings are open to the public. Who is Eligible? Wii Family Fit Gallery Family Swim For meeting details call 905.420.2222 Pickering property owners or residents, 18 years of age Family Fit Games Basic First Aid Clinic or older are invited to apply. Family Story Time Parent & Tot Skate or visit our website. Family Fit Yoga Family Stick & Puck How to Apply? HOLIDAY OPERATING HOURS Family Fit Pilates Family Skate Persons wishing to apply must submit an application Girlz/Boyz Club Family Squash Clinic CIVIC COMPLEX (CITY HALL) 905.420.2222 form to the City Clerk. The application form is available Family Creative Fun Family Squash February 16 CLOSED on the City’s website or by contacting the Clerks Family Art Family Mini Tennis Division at 905.420.4660, ext. 2928. Family Kindergym Tactile Room REC COMPLEX, POOL & ARENA 905.683.6582 Selection Process The Family Rec Room & more to come! February 16 Health Club 6:00 am – 5:00 pm Council will appoint qualifi ed candidates for citizen Parent & Tot Swim February 16 Family Day Event 10:00 am – 5:00 pm vacancies and all appointments will be for a term Family Passport $10.00 includes swim, skate, tennis, squash, ages and schedule online 905.683.6582 racquetball & fi tness classes for families. Call or see the website ending November 30, 2010. cityofpickering.com/recreation for specifi c event times. Boards and Committees DUNBARTON POOL 905.831.1260 Accessibility Advisory Committee Purchase an annual membership for yourself and any member of February 16 CLOSED Role is to advise Council on its accessibility plan and your immediate family (18 years of age or older) who lives in your PICKERING MUSUEM VILLAGE 905.683.8401 review selected site plans and drawings for new household and receive 20% off both memberships! Ask us how! building and development. February 16 CLOSED There are fi ve vacancies on this Committee. We MEMBERS! During the month of February, purchase a one-month PICKERING PUBLIC LIBRARIES encourage applications from the disabled community. gift membership for only $30! February 16 CLOSED Meets at 7 pm the fourth Wednesday of every month. share the love offers excludes swim members and memberships. After Hours/Emergency Line Contact: Prem Noronha-Waldriff , City of Pickering After Hours/Emergency Line 905.683.7575 905.420.4660, ext. 3229 Historic Fun Awaits this PA Day (ages 5 - 12) Heritage Pickering February 13 & February 27 from 9:00 am to 3:15 pm. Take a trip back in Municipal Operations Established under the authority of the Ontario Heritage time at the Pickering Museum Village PA Day camp featuring: Heritage Help us keep your streets safe this winter Act for the purpose of advising Council on means of activities, games and crafts. Ask about extend-a-camp. conserving heritage properties and areas to advise Register Now, call 905.420.4621 Please remove parked vehicles from the street during snow ploughing Council on programs to increase public awareness of or Click to Reg online at cityofpickering.com or clearing operations. Parked cars not only slow the operation, but also heritage conservation issues. leave large amounts of snow on the road after the car is dug out, which is There are four vacancies on this Committee. inconvenient for everyone and dangerous. Meets 7:00 pm every fourth Tuesday of the month Your valued assistance during the winter season will help provide effi cient Contact: Linda Roberts, Committee Coordinator, and economical winter maintenance service. 905.420.4660, ext. 2928 The City of Pickering prohibits on street parking during Winter Control operations (in accordance with Parking By-Law 6604/05 Sec.13 (2d)) & Sec. Debi A. Wilcox, CMO, CMM III, City Clerk 15 (n). If vehicles are hindering the snow clearing operations, they will be City of Pickering, One The Esplanade ticketed (a $38.00 fi ne) and/or towed (at the owner’s expense). Pickering, ON L1V 6K7 For general inquiries or to report dangerous conditions, or cityofpickering.com any other operations emergency, please call our 24 hour line at 905.683.7575, toll free at 1.877.420.4666 or email YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE – VOLUNTEER TODAY! [email protected] EXPERIENCE ART at Pickering Civic Complex

Featuring: St. Mary Catholic Secondary School Grade 12 Student Art Show – Vanguard Every year the Grade 12 art and photography students are given the opportunity to showcase their work in the annual Art Show held at the Pickering Civic Complex. The opening reception for Vanguard will be held on February 1, 2009 between 905.683.2760 ext. 6100 1:00 - 3:30 pm at the Pickering Civic Complex. Please come join us as we cityofpickering.com/teen celebrate the culmination of inspired work by the young artists. Or visit the Pickering Civic Complex between February 2 – 27, 2009 (Mon. to Fri. 8:30 am FREE TEEN STUFF 13.19 - 4:30 pm) to view the inspired artwork of Pickering students. is exclusively for Pickering Teens 13 - 19 years, City I.D. required. Get it at the program. (parent signature required) P PAGE 10 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, January 28, 2009 durhamregion.com

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Durham Region Transit is looking at chopping the one-fare-anywhere deal it has with GO Transit as a way to cut back on costs. Regional transit considers chopping GO fare integration

Budget problems line with theirs. Diesel is generally to be debated Feb. 4 10 cents more expensive per litre than regular gasoline. “The last two or three years By Reka Szekely what’s been the problem with tran- [email protected] sit in terms of deficits? It’s been fuel,” said Mr. Clapp. “Let’s get it DURHAM — Axing Durham Re- under control.” gion Transit’s One-Fare-Anywhere The finance department did not deal with GO Transit will be one accept DRT’s proposal to cut the of the options on the table as DRT fare-integration service and sug- struggles to hammer out a 2009 gested delaying the approval of the budget. DRT budget to March so a busi- As it stands, residents pay the ness case for the program could DRT fare, adult $2.85, to travel any- be prepared. Instead, the finance where in Durham on GO buses. committee chose to proceed with

GO calculates the average cost per budget talks at the transit execu- durhamregion.com ride, currently $3.57, and charges tive committee meeting on Feb. 4, the difference per rider to DRT. It which will be a joint meeting with cost the Region $2.8 million in 2008 finance. Neither committee has and served approximately 790,000 considered the 2009 budget in its riders. entirety yet. But in January, DRT proposed Mr. Clapp said DRT is already eliminating the program because getting a 12-per-cent increase in its it’s having trouble making its bud- budget, the highest of any depart- get guideline. DRT General Man- ment. menus ager Ted Galinis said he’s about But Mr. Galinis said if he’s forced $800,000 short. Another option to cut service because of fuel bud- may be cutting weekend service. geting, he loses riders. If it turns out  “It doesn’t matter if it’s One Fare he has a surplus in the middle of Anywhere or slashing services, the year, he can’t simply spend it. "Should I consider As your CIBC Imperial Service Financial Advisor, I can we’re in dire straits based on our “I can’t put service back; I’ve lost discuss how RRSP and Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA) funding.” the people.” an RRSP, TFSA, solutions may fi t into your fi nancial plan and help you to Mr. Galinis said DRT can make He also pointed out DRT has or both?" the guideline without chopping if gained 1.6 million riders per year achieve your retirement goals. he plans for $1.08 per litre of diesel since it was created in 2006. fuel. But the finance department Generally, the finance committee We can review your choices together, including: asked all Region departments to did not seem supportive of axing budget $1.20. the GO agreement. CIBC TFSA Tax Advantage Savings Account™ — grow Durham’s finance commissioner, “We don’t have capacity to han- It’s worth your savings tax-free while earning a competitive high Jim Clapp, said he’s spoken to other dle all of those folks,” said finance interest rate, and have access to your savings any time. nearby municipalities to see what committee chairwoman and Scu- they’re budgeting. His figure is in gog Mayor Marilyn Pearce. CIBC Escalating Rate GIC™ — guaranteed atalk. premium returns and rates that increase Gun-toting bandits pick each year. Available for your RRSP or TFSA. wrong house for robbery To fi nd out how an RRSP or TFSA may be right for you, PICKERING — Gun-toting ban- a handgun and demanding money call me today at Rosie Miglionico, CFP dits intent on committing a home- and drugs, Durham police said. (905) 839-6535 at our Hwy #2 invasion robbery went to the wrong No one was hurt during the in- Financial Advisor Pickering house Wednesday night, cident. The suspects fled on foot and Glenanna location. CIBC Investor Services Inc. police said. when it became apparent they’d The two barged into a home in gone to the wrong address. the Liverpool Road-Finch Avenue The suspects are described as CIBC Imperial Service is most appropriate for individuals with household investable assets greater than $100,000. CIBC Imperial Service is a part of Canadian Imperial area at about 8:30 p.m., brandishing black men in their early 20s. Bank of Commerce (“CIBC”). Banking products and services are provided by CIBC. Investment products and services are provided through CIBC Investor Services Inc. (“CIBC ISI’), Member CIPF, or CIBC Securities Inc. (“CIBC SI”). CIBC ISI and CIBC SI are CIBC subsidiaries. ™ Trademark of CIBC. “It’s worth a talk.” and “CIBC For what matters.” are trademarks of CIBC. durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, January 28, 2009 PAGE 11 A/P Number of Alzheimer’s cases expected to rise in Durham

Walk for memory government that more funding Alzheimer’s by the numbers economy we’re facing and the raises $22,000 is needed for research and for weather conditions we had, we health care. had some freezing rain, we did - 170,000 Ontarians are affected by Alzheimer’s and related dementias January also marks Alzheim- - It will jump to 185,000 by the end of 2009 quite well,” he said. By Reka Szekely er’s Awareness Month. - By the end of 2009, one in six people with Alzheimer’s in Ontario will Also this month, Alzheimer [email protected] Mr. Braney said awareness is be under the age of 65 Society Durham hosts a lecture important because early detec- - Nationally, the number of people with the disease could reach between on new developments in treat- DURHAM — As in the rest of tion of the disease allows for 1.1 and 1.3 million in 25 years, more than doubling the current number ment for the disease. the province, Durham Region better treatment. - For every person affected by Alzheimer’s, 10 to 12 other are directly It will be delivered by Dr. Sha- will see more and more cases of The Durham group kicked impacted including family, friends, employers and health-care workers ron Cohen, a behavioural neu- Alzheimer’s disease and demen- off the month with the Walk for rologist, on Jan. 29. tia in the coming years. Memories on Sunday at Camp For more information on the A new report from the Al- Samac in Oshawa. About 100 port and research. tions are still coming in. event or on Alzheimer’s, visit zheimer’s Society of Canada re- people participated, raising And, Mr. Braney said the tally “We expect to be about $1,500 www.alzheimerdurham.com or veals that 185,000 Ontarians will more than $22,000 for care, sup- could be higher because dona- ahead of last year. Given the call 1-888-301-1106. have the disease by the end of the year, an increase of 15,000 from 2008. Rising Alzheimer’s numbers are the result of an aging popu- lation, said Chris Braney, execu- tive director of Alzheimer Soci- ety Durham. “We’re kind of in a situation where we’re going to be in a crisis in a few years due to the fact that studies are showing Al- zheimer’s and dementia figures are just soaring,” he said. Alzheimer’s is the most com- mon form of dementia in Cana- da, accounting for 64 per cent of dementia cases. Symptoms include a gradual and continuing decline of mem- ory, changes in judgement or reasoning, mood and behaviour and an inability to perform fa- miliar tasks. In Durham, there are about 6,500 people with the disease now with a separate study pro- jecting it to rise to 9,500 in a decade. However, Mr. Braney said the number depends on growth in the region. “I expect those numbers to be much higher. You put Seaton into the equation and it’s going to double Pickering overnight,” he said. Knowing what’s ahead means the public can make the case to

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The play has many special effects, with By Christy Chase Glenn Ottaway, who has had a magic act for [email protected] years, helping out with them. “There are a lot of surprises for people,” DURHAM — Vampires are hot right now. James said. “There’s bats, for sure.” Just look at the popularity of the young vam- Oh, and one gun shot. pire-based series of books, which starts with “It’s like Normandy because you have all ‘Twilight’, made into a major motion picture these separate things to organize. The special which hit screens in December. And not just effects are tightly coordinated with the acting,” young people are reading them. They’re being he said. passed around by older people, too. The actors are a mix of stage veterans and So it’s good timing for one of the most some new blood, as it were. famous vampires, Count Dracula himself, to Dave Albright, of Bowmanville, plays Hen- make an appearance in Oshawa. The blood- nessey, the English butler who works in the sucking aristocrat can be seen in Oshawa Little mansion connected with the asylum. Theatre’s production of ‘Count Dracula’, based Jordan Angrove, of Pickering, is Wesley, on Bram Stoker’s Gothic horror novel of 1897. Hennessey’s helper. Welsey is a rougher sort Unlike some other fictional vampires, this one who has been in trouble and needs watching. isn’t nice. The undead antagonist is a truly evil Angrove has done a number of productions monster in Stoker’s book and in this play. with Backwoods Players in Pickering. But nice or not, he’s a star and has been for Robert Calvert is Count Dracula. a couple of centuries, said director Ray James. Chris Grech plays Jonathan Harker. Grech “Dracula is a hot item right now,” he said. attended Algonquin College Theatre Arts in “He just will not die. How did this myth get so Ottawa. It’s his first show with OLT. embedded in our consciousness? There are so Aaron Kanters is Renfield. He’s back with many versions of this story.“ OLT after a hiatus of four years. This version follows Stoker’s story line, al- Melissa Knight, playing Mina, is making though it was tweaked to adapt to the theatre. her return to theatre. In the past, she’s been a It seems Stoker never copyrighted his novel, member of McMaster Theatre Company. so when the copyright lapsed, anyone could Carol Laing plays Sybil Seward. An OLT use it for their own works. Ted Tiller did in the member, she’s played roles in community and 1950s. dinner theatre in Durham for many years. “It’s very dramatic but there is real comedy Paul Nadeau, of Clarington, plays Dr. in places. Count Dracula has been a myth so Seward, Delwyn Strangward, originally from long that there’s an element of thrill. There Wales, and now living in Oshawa, plays vam- have to be moments of fright,” James said. “I pire hunter Van Helsing. He’s performed since want it to be a thriller. I want people to look at he was eight and appeared in last season’s hit Count Dracula not as something from Sesame musical, ‘Jekyll and Hyde’. Street but as thrilling, chilling. The show opens Jan. 29 and continues “It starts off very funny. Then ... it’s dramatic. through Feb. 14. Tickets are $22. Tickets are It’s not a sombre thing at all.” available online at www.oshawalittletheatre. He added it’s not suitable for children under com, from the Star Assist Kiosk in the Oshawa 12. Centre, 905-436-4636, or at the OLT box office, Set in Whitby, England, the play features the 62 Russett Ave., from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednes- familiar characters -- Dr. Seward, who runs an day through Friday, or one hour before each insane asylum, his sister Sybil, Renfield, an in- show. mate, the count, Jonathan Harker, his fiancee Tickets are $5 for high school and post sec- AJ Groen/ News Advertiser photo and Seward’s ward, Mina, who falls under the ondary students with photo ID, through EYE Oshawa Little Theatre presents ‘Count Dracula’ starting tomorrow. Dr. Seward, played by Paul Nadeau, left, tries to stop Renfield, played by Aaron Kanters, from jumping. spell of the count, and Van Helsing, a vampire GO.

Free band night show throughout the world and is also known in Oshawa and Port Perry. Entertainment for his Ricky Nelson tribute. He not only performs Diamond’s songs for Pickering teens He appeared in the movie ‘Pulp Fiction’ but also tells the audience about the back- in brief as Nelson. ground of the compositions. PICKERING — Local teenage bands Appearing with him here will be Dee The two-hour tribute features hits such will be rocking out on Friday, Feb. 7 at a free JANUARY 28, 2009 Stein as June Carter and Bernie Jessome as as ‘Cracklin’ Rosie’, ‘Cherry Cherry’, ‘For- event for Pickering teens. Roy Orbison. ever in Blue Jeans’ and ‘Sweet Caroline’. No Currency has played at Argos games, Tickets for the dinner shows are $50 The Montreal native got into imperson- Pickering Ribfest and a number of charity Johnny Cash, June plus tax and are available at Hilltop, 1540 ation about eight years ago when a friend events. The night will also feature bands Hwy. 2, Courtice or by calling 905-433-8838 introduced him to karaoke. His personations Eternal and Arcadia. Carter, Roy Orbison or 905-433-7001. include Elton John, Gordon Lightfoot and The event is free for Pickering teens James Taylor. aged 13 to 19 and is from 7 to 10 p.m. at the tribute show Neil Diamond tribute The Oshawa show, at the Oshawa Legion Petticoat Community Centre (470 Kingston Branch 43, 471 Simcoe St. S., takes place Rd. W.). A City of Pickering Photo I.D. is re- DURHAM — A Johnny Cash tribute comes to Durham Jan. 30 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance quired to perform at and attend the event. show by Gary Mack is in Courtice on Feb. 6 at 905-723-9211 or $20 at the door. For details about the event or how to get and 7. DURHAM — A Neil Diamond tribute The Port Perry show takes place Feb. 7 an I.D., call Heather Butler at 905-420-4660, Mack brings his man in black tribute show is coming to Durham. at the Port Perry Legion, 484 Bay St., Port ext. 6100 or e-mail hbutler@cityofpickering. show from Los Angeles to the Hilltop Ban- Joey Purpura’s show, Diamond in the Perry, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance at com. quet Hall for two nights. He has taken his Rough, will be presented at Legion branches 905-985-8502 or $20 at the door. A/P PAGE 14 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, January 28, 2009 durhamregion.com

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By David Grossman play and 38-7 overall. ‘ I made a mistake.’ for their own benefit. It’s not that Torstar Sports Reporter Gordensky could face additional -- PICKERING HIGH SCHOOL I hid anything or broke the law or Former Blue Jay sanctions after being asked to ex- used players in a league game. I was BASKETBALL COACH MIKE Garth Iorg AJAX — Mike Gordensky has plain yesterday, in a conference call up front and sent a note to OFSAA been suspended as coach of the de- with representatives of the Ontario GORDENSKY to look for clarification, but never holding infielder fending provincial high school boys Federation of School Athletic As- heard back. clinic in Ajax basketball champion Pickering High sociations, the rationale behind al- “Helping players not eligible in School Trojans. lowing Mikail McIntosh and Troy Canada get some exposure and a AJAX — A baseball clinic is Gordensky was found to have Joseph to compete before NCAA and Mike O’Brien from Father Leo chance to continue their education being held next week, featuring for- violated the Lake Ontario Second- scouts at the Beach Ball Classic in Austin, acting on a complaint from a with a university scholarship and mer Toronto Blue Jay Garth Iorg. ary School Athletics’ constitution Myrtle Beach. Durham Region coach, unanimous- play basketball – I didn’t think that The clinic is for infielders and by allowing two Pickering students, McIntosh went to Pickering for ly ruled that Gordensky knowingly was a big issue. is being held at The Competitive ruled ineligible for league games, to Grades 9 and 10 before moving to violated the league constitution by “Hours and hours of volunteer Edge, 377 Mackenzie Ave., in Ajax. compete in a South Carolina tour- Florida where he completed his using ineligible players. work, away from family, and this is It runs from Thursday, Jan. 29 to 31 nament last month. high school education. He returned Gordensky, who has coached what you get?” and the cost is $99 per person. The decision, made by a three- to Pickering and was taking extra school sports for 16 years, was upset League president Darren Hodkin- There’s still space in the Friday member LOSSA review panel, takes courses. Joseph, who transferred by the severity of the suspension son said coaches should know the evening and Saturday morning clin- effect immediately, removing Gor- from a Toronto school, was initially and plans to appeal. rules. ics. It’s for all ages. Iorg played his entire nine-year densky from the remaining four ruled eligible but that decision was “I’m in a bit of shock, angry and “Some people think the decision career with the Jays, from 1978 to league games and playoffs. It does later reversed by the association. upset,” said the 39-year-old teacher. was not tough enough, others say it 1987. not ban him from practices or tour- The LOSSA panel of Teena McNee “I thought they’d give me a game or was too severe,” he said. He was primarily the right- naments. His team is 4-0 in league from O’Neill High and Paul Creeden two. I made a mistake. I played them McNee called the decision fair. handed half of a third-base platoon with Rance Mulliniks. Iorg also played other infield positions, along with outfield and DH. For more information or to Pickering wins stymie Ajax record attempt reserve a spot, call 905-619-6600. Dickson’s Quinlan Panthers post perfect Ajax coach Carey Durant also leaves Top Shelf weekend with three praised the play of Kimmel, saying, “Without him in net, I don’t think quivering wins in three games they would have beat us. Obviously, he gave those guys a good push.” AJAX — A strong team effort, The play of his team didn’t sit By Keith Gilligan led by Ryan Quinlan with 21 points, well with Durant. [email protected] helped Dickson Printing defeat Top “It wasn’t a great weekend for Shelf 53-41 in the opening game of us. We didn’t play that great at all,” Ajax Men’s Basketball League ac- DURHAM — All that stood be- Durant said. “I think the guys got tion on Jan. 14. tween the Ajax Attack and a new caught too much in the hype of the Quinlan was assisted by Sher- club record for points in a season rivalry. Their team likes to chirp a win James with 11 points and War- were the Pickering Panthers. lot. Our team likes to chirp a lot. We ren Daniels with eight. And the Panthers weren’t mov- didn’t stick to our game plan.” Claude Noseeme led the pack ing. On Friday at the Pickering Recre- for Top Shelf, scoring 15 points; In a pair of OHA Ontario Junior ation Complex, a hat-trick from Jeff Claude Feig and Tom George added Hockey League games on the week- Broekema and two goals from Rich- seven points apiece. ESN Packaging picked up a end, Pickering knocked off Ajax 5-2 ard Duncan paced the Panthers. much-needed win, besting Michael’s on Friday and then 5-4 on Sunday. Kimmel picked up the win. Eatery 48-41. In between, the Panthers also The Attack power play was stone The ESN win, combined with beat the Port Hope Predators 5-2. cold, going 0 for 18. a Phillips, Hager & North loss, Two wins on the weekend would Brandon Deans and Jonny Sim- propelled ESN into the lead in the have given the Attack a club-record one netted the Ajax markers. league standings for the first time 50 points. Ajax didn’t fare any better on since the beginning of the season. It was a “real good weekend,” home ice on Sunday, as the Pan- ESN was paced by David Jack- Pickering coach Bill Brady said. thers used a balanced scoring at- son with 18 points and Tim Lane “The key was the guys all played. tack in the win. Single goals were with 12. They have confidence and our goal- scored by Brandon Porco, on a pen- Calvin Smith once again had a ie, Tyler Kimmel, played well. It gave alty shot, Cole Watkins, Duncan, solid game for Michael’s, scoring 17 us the opportunity to play well.” Connor Ste. Marie and Broekema. points, followed by Rob Hare with 13. The Attack power play didn’t click Kimmel again registered the win. A resurgent North Alliance all weekend, going a combined 0 for Scoring for Ajax were John Har- Press handed Phillips, Hager & 26 in the two games. rington, Jesse Dunphy, Blake Boddy North their first loss in league play “We made some adjustments. and Ian Watters. Adam Stein and since the opening week. Ajax, they’re power play is dead- David Jenkins split time in net. Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo Pickering Panthers Greg Riggs watches for the pass against the Ajax Attack NAP’s 49-40 victory was led by ly. We’ve played them three times The Attack power play again in Ontario Junior Hockey League action at the Ajax Community Centre on Raymond Hartley with 21 points and and we took some options away. If wasn’t effective, going 0 for eight. Sunday. Don McEachern with 12. we played them again, they would Facing the Predators at the recre- Clayton Gall provided the fire- make adjustments,” Brady said. ation complex, a pair of goals from well above Pickering in the Rud- points. power for P, H & N with 17, while This weekend the Panthers have Greg Riggs and Kyle Ramsay, along dock Division standings. The At- Ajax faces Peterborough at the Eric Spriel added nine. a home-and-home against Peter- with a single marker from Luke tack sport a record of 22 wins, 21 Ajax Community Centre on Sunday borough on Friday and Saturday Puiras, paced the offence. Kim- losses and one shootout win, good at 3 p.m. A scheduled Friday game and then travel to Bowmanville on mel picked up the win in facing 24 for 46 points. Pickering has 12 wins, goes into the books as a win for RSS Sunday. “It doesn’t get any easier, shots. 26 losses, one overtime loss and Ajax, following the demise of the more updates at that’s for sure.” Despite a poor weekend, Ajax sits one shootout loss to give them 33 Trenton Hercs. newsdurhamregion.com durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, January 28, 2009 PAGE 15 A/P Five firsts for Durham Synchro in first meet of season

HAMILTON — The Durham a podium sixth place finish while was also top-10 with a 9th place with a 4th and 6th respectively in opment (LTAD) testing. Many of Synchronized Swim Club had an a newcomer to Tier 7, Stephanie finish in a field of 72 swimmers. Tier 6. This level was the largest the swimmers turned in gold level incredible first meet of the 2008-09 Geller, made the top-10 in her first Samantha Gurrieri placed 10th Tier with 117 competitors. performances in the splits and season at the Lisa Alexander Invi- meet at this challenging level under in the Tier 2 13 & over category This competition marked the strength testing. Stronger results tational held in Hamilton. head coach, Holley Lundmark. under coach Amy McPherson. Ra- first time that all tiers were involved are expected as the program con- By the end of the meet, 10 Dur- Laura Walsh won first in Tier 1 chel Nickerson and Alycia Halyk, in the Long Term Athlete Devel- tinues to refine and develop. ham swimmers stood proudly on competition under coach Michelle coached by Holley Lundmark, both the podium with five laying claim Lopers. Teammate Samantha Low turned in podium performances to first place. This is the amazing It Pays to Pay your result of many hours of practice for swimmers and coaches. News Advertiser Carrier Coach Sarah Rowe’s Tier 3/4 $ team was the story of the meet. V 1000 WINNER All nine swimmers posted results in the top half of their Tier and an I incredible five swimmers achieved D podium results. Amber Mealing claimed first in the Tier 3 12 & E under category with Wenjing Deng placing second. Julia Ehrt took first O in the Tier 3 13 & over while Shan- S non Blaney and Ellen Hamilton also placed in the top-10. In Tier 4 14 & over, Julia Thornton won first and Brooke Stevens placed third. O Julia Maclean turned in a repeat N of her gold medal performance The Durham Synchro Club had outstanding results at a meet in Hamilton. last year in Tier 7 competition. Her First place finishers included, from left, Julia Maclean, Laura Walsh, Julia L Thornton, Amber Mealing and Julia Ehrt. teammate, Carrie Mouck, claimed I N Just ask Mike Pittman, of Pickering who paid his carrier and won $1,000 in the Ajax/Pickering News Advertiser’s collection draw. E The carrier on this route, Melanie, also received a $25.00 bonus. To enter the draw for your chance to win $1000 just pay your Mutombo the man for Western Carolina carrier the $6.00 optional delivery charge and send us your ballot which is located on your “Thank You” coupon. Former Pickering Mutombo’s pair of double- scoring (14.5 ppg) and is first High basketball player digit scoring games pushed his among freshmen in the confer- Your carrier keeps 100% of what they current career-long double-digit ence. His 2.4 steals per game collect as payment for their delivery. garners player-of-the- scoring streak to six. average ranks tied for second He also averaged 7.5 rebounds place - and 31st nationally - with “SERVICE WORTH PAYING FOR” week honours and connected on 65 per cent teammate Brigham Waginger for conference play of his field goal attempts. He and he ranks 13th in field goal added five steals, three assists percentage (.486). Carrier of and two blocked shots over the PICKERING — A former two games. WHOOO The Week Pickering High School basketball Mutombo has now scored in has FLYERS player was named the Southern double fig- GOALIES in Today’s Conference’s men’s basketball ures in 11 player of the week recently. of Western WANTED Harouna Mutombo, Western Carolina’s 13 Wednesday Carolina University Catamount’s games this red-shirt freshman, was chosen season and Over 55 Hockey League, “Dukes of Durham”, needs goalies January 28, 2009 for the SoCon basketball award each of his Mondays or Wednesdays or Fridays, 9:15 am to 11:00 am through a vote of the league’s last six con- Whitby Iroquois Park Sports Centre basketball sports information tests. 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Feb 1st, 1-3 Feb. & March 1st. 905- Close to hospital. $800 NEEDED. $25/hr avg. Full Accounting Clerk/Bookkeeper - Full or Part Time renovated, $600 includes OSHAWA, ADELAIDE/ No smoking/pets. Time We Train You. Call p.m. 3-bdrms, 2 baths. hydro & $750 +hydro, 683-8571. fi rst&last. no smoking/pets. Feb. 1st. First/last. SourcePoint Business Group (Pickering) MLS#E1473146 $305,000. Suitable for quiet individu- MARY, upper duplex, 905.435.0518 available Feb 1st. clean, bright, 1-bedroom (905)837-8125 Call listing agent Sylvia (416)881-5544. ATTRACTIVE Pickering al. 905-725-6779 Accounting fi rm requires an individual who enjoys challenges and Binkley 1-877-372-3357 Brock/Major Oaks, 2-bdrm apartment. Parking and PART-TIME ORDER working to deadlines. Position responsibilities include primarily [email protected] bright bsmt apt, separate NEWLY renovated 2 bed- utilities included. PICKERING 2-SMALL DESK/CLERICAL POSI- 1011 SIMCOE ST. N., $600/month. References bedroom basement apart- bookkeeping for multiple monthly clients processed in our offi ce as Oshawa. Large 3-bedroom entrance and laundry, room apartment, Whitby, TION. Established Food parking, a/c, new car- separate entrance, park- required. First/last. ment, seperate entrance, Processor in rapid growth Industrial/ townhome suites with full well as preparing GST/PST and payroll remittances. Excellent Commercial Space pet/paint, $950/mo utilities ing, laundry room, large Available March 1st. Call no pets/smoking, fi rst/last, mode in Pickering seeking I basements, available for (905)668-1316. working people, available accounting, computer and communication skills essential. rent. Private fenced yards included. Call 905-686- windows. $850/month, in- a self-motivated team 5674 leave message. cludes utilities and cable, immediately. $750. Call player. Candidates should CENTRAL OSHAWA, with mature trees. Close to 905-839-8597. Please reply with your salary expectations to: all amenities. $925/month First/last. No pets/smoking. OSHAWA, John/Park. have previous Order three units to chose from, BASEMENT APART- Available February 1st. Lowrise bldg. Newly reno- Desk/Reception/Clerical Fax (905) 509-3528, email [email protected] body shop with spray plus utilities. Call (905)579- PICKERING Spacious, 7649 for an appointment. MENT for rent, $750 all in- (905)666-9551. vated 1 & 2 bdrm apts. experience (i.e. Order En- booth/others suit hobby- clusive. First./last re- Heat, water, 1-parking, on- 2-bdrm bsmt apt. Immacu- try, Invoicing, Shipping pa- ists, 2 bays, also 1-bed- Skilled & Sales Help Sales Help 110 PARK ROAD North. quired. Must have refer- NORTH OSHAWA 2 bed- site laundry included. late condition. Separate pers, Custom paper, etc.) room apartment, ences. (905)720-1544, room. Mar. lst. Clean, fami- $670/mo & $786/mo. side entrance, bright/large Well developed computer Technical Help & Agents & Agents $550/month, inclusive. Enjoyable Senior Living. 2 Bedroom Suites. Starting (905)424-1616. ly building. Heat, hydro Avail. immediately. Call living room, laminate skills (Accpac, Microsoft (905)259-2552. and two appliances includ- Toni (905)436-6042 fl oors, laundry, 2-parking. Offi ce) and strong commu- at $960. Elegant seniors APPLIANCE TECHNI- residence. Controlled BOWMANVILLE, cozy 2- ed. Pay cable, parking, Near GO. $900/mo inclu- nication skills both written CIANS full time, required Experienced salesperson required for a well INDUSTRIAL COMMER- sive. No smoking/pets. Call apartment heating. Near bedroom, $740 plus hydro, laundry facilities. OSHAWA, large bright 1- and verbal with a keen eye immediately for Durham established auto dealership located in a fast CIAL unit with offi ce includes heat. Available (905) 723-2094 905-420-4269. for detail. Experience an space, 1250 sq. feet in Laundry facilities on every bdrm bsmt. Laundry, park- area. Road service and in- growing community. Great potential selling fl oor. Elevator access to March 1st. Parking, coin asset. 2 days/wk (Mon. & shop repairs for all major South Oshawa (Rit- NORTH OSHAWA, newly ing, a/c, walk to OC, close PICKERING VILLAGE new and used in a relaxed environment. your unit. Bus stop located laundry. Call Liza to transit/401, minutes to Tues.) Workshare position. appliance brands. Mini- Great commission plan with medical & dental son/Bloor). Available im- (905)623-4302. renovated 1-bedroom $760 bright one bedroom apart- mediately. Call 905-839- in front of building. Close Whitby. Feb. 1st. $695/mo. Please fax resumes to mum 5 years experience & 2-bedroom $830. Nice ment on main fl oor in adult (905)839-7217. benefi ts. OMVIC license required. 9104. to Oshawa Centre & down- Please call 905-619-9948. required. Valid drivers li- Please fax resume to 905-852-4890 or town. 905-431-8532. BOWMANVILLE, LARGE units. Includes utilities, lifestyle 4 plex. Newly cense and clean abstract. www.skylineonline.ca 1-bedroom + OFFICE, fridge, stove, parking. Call renovated and fl ooring, suit SUPERINTENDENT East Use of company vehicle. e-mail to [email protected] PARK/BLOOR OSHAWA, 1040sq.ft., Clean, quiet, 905-723-9310, 416-902- OSHAWA, near hospital. quiet working adult. Refer- Durham area. Mature Benefi ts available, wages INDUSTRIAL UNIT, sat. TV, parking, laundry, 1174 or 289-240-5659. 1-bedroom loft $650. ences, immediately. $820 available immediately. 1140 MARY ST. NORTH, couple required. Good negotiable. Join Durham's Oshawa. Bachelor, 1, 2 & $925 inclusive. Available 1-bedroom basement, inc. 905-509-2375 salary and 2-bdrm apt. Leading Appliance Retailer Hospital/Medical 1,425sq.ft. Call 905-579- Feb/March. 1st. 1-bed- NORTH PICKERING, fully renovated, $525. Office Help 5077 or 905-571-3281. 3 Bedroom Apts. From Routine repairs, mainte- Celebrating 50 years in /Dental $660 - $975. Near public room, 520sq.ft, suit single Country living. Bachelor 1-bedroom second fl oor SIMCOE NORTH, 1-bed- nance & cleaning. Some Business. Paddy's Market, schools. Near Durham person, $775/month, inclu- apt style room, 600-sq. ft. $675. Units all inclusive, room basement apartment. administrative duties. Cur- 2212 Taunton Rd. Hamp- FULL TIME CLERICAL LEVEL II/PDA ASSIST- Business College. Near amenities. sive. Available March 1st. walk-out, $650/inclusive. parking, fi rst/last, refer- Large kitchen, 4-piece rent clear police check re- ton. Apply with resume or position available. Job in- ANT our dental team is B Opportunities Elevator. Security en- No dogs/Non-smoking. Also large bright room, ences. 905-493-0703 bath, laundry on-site, park- quired. Please send re- call 905-263-8369. Fax volves booking appoint- looking for a positive, ex- trance. 905-431-7752 905-697-9824. shared accommodations ing. No smoking/pets. sumes to File #369, c/o 905-263-1076 ments for existing clientele. perienced assistant to OPPORTUNITY FOR an www.skylineonline.ca $500/inclusive. Both avail. OSHAWA, Newly Reno- Available Feb 1st. Oshawa This Week, P.O. Pleasant telephone man- bring several years of solid entrepreneur to own a BOWMANVILLE, WALK immediately. (905)621- vated Bachelor, 1, 2 & 3 $650/month, all inclusive. Box 481, 865 Farewell St. ner a must. Marketing & assisting experience to our profi table rapidly- growing 2 BEDROOM NORTH to shopping, restaurants 6050 bdrm & Penthouse apts. (905)697-3773. Oshawa, ON L1H 7L5 DIGITAL AND OFFSET advertising experience an wonderful modern practice business, not a franchise. OSHAWA bright quiet and theatres and go ser- Adult & Senior lifestyle printing company requires apartment, Simcoe North vice. NEW, Short term fully OPEN HOUSE REGENCY bldgs. Large units, near SIMCOE ST., Oshawa. asset. Send resumes to in Whitby. We have the Serious inquires only. E- Beautiful 3-bedroom. TIRED OF McJOBS? driver with minor Dental Futures, 1801 Dun- world's best patients and mail integrated.power at Russett. New applianc- furnished retirement rental PLACE APTS Ask about bus stop. Call 1-866-601- $360/Wk to Start, up to production operation, also es, hardwood fl oors, well- apt and long term unfur- our move-in special! 1 & 2 3083, 905-723-1009, 905- 1400sqft, on second fl oor. das St. East, PO Box need a professional who @hotmail.com Walk distance to lake. $800/Wk, No Commission. requires Full-time Bindery 70567, Whitby, ON L1N appreciates the TLC need- maintained 12-plex, newly nished rentals from Bed. Util. incl. Security & 432-6912. www.apart Fun Work. Full Time Posi- Operator. Fax resume to: renovated, near bus/shop- $1300/month including tax- pking. Laundry, social mentsinontario.com Fridge and stove, utilities 9G3 or e-mail to ed to make patients feel extra. $950/month, tions Available. Call Now, 905-831-3977. dentalfutures@ comfortable. We are happy PRINTER OR ping. cable/heat/ wa- es,utilities, condo fees and room & additional storage. Start Tomorrow. Amber SIGNAGE CO ter/parking included. Laun- parking. (905)697-4513 Min. to shopping & parks. available now. (905)725- sympatico.ca, Subject to offer up to $25.00/hr if OSHAWA, PARK/BLOOR 9991. 905-668-5544 CLERICAL. qualifi ed. Ortho experience Needing lower dry, No dogs. available. Access to Hwy. 401 & pub- BRIGHT, SUNNY 1 bed- lic transit. 15 Regency 3-bdrm main & lower level. German Import Automo- welcome. E-mail resumes overhead costs? 905-576-2982, 905-626- $1125+utilities. Gas f/p on tive Dealership in Durham 6619 room basement. Clean, Cres. (Mary St. & Hickory SIMCOE/MILL OSHAWA, WE ARE LOOKING FOR to dentalfutures@ main & lower level, fenced near 401. Nice, clean, Region requires: 3rd & 4th sympatico.ca, subject LE- Find synergies and quiet home. Separate en- St) 905-430-7397 www.re- key people to expand our Sales Help trance. Laundry. Parking. alstar.ca backyard, close to quiet building, near shop- fi nancial services business Year Apprentices and VELII or send to Dental profit by merging 2 SPACIOUS 3-bedroom amenities, laundry, park- Class A Technician. Fax & Agents your business with apartments, close to hospi- Cable. TTC. $680 inclu- ping, transportation. in this area. Experience Futures, 1801 Dundas St. OSHAWA 1 BEDROOM ing, good neighbourhood. Utilities included. 1-bed- resume to: 905-619-7145 East, PO Box 70567, Whit- established east end tal, air conditioned. Laun- sive. Ellesmere/ Markham. not necessary. We will 416-697-8129, 416-431- APTS, Simcoe/King. Avail immediately. room, $769, 2-bedroom, train. Call Shannon Mur- RECESSION PROOF. Our by, ON L1N 9G3 wide format printer dry, parking and utilities in- (905)434-0533 (905)261- company has seen tre- cluded. $1000/month. No 7968 Clean, quiet building, $889, 3-bedroom, $1009, phy 1-800-847-4128 with vehicle fleet. $650/mo. Call 416-577- 0771 available now, fi rst/last. WELDING SHOP requires mendous growth in the last pets/smoking. (905)579- several years. If you are Wayne Johnson 8510 or 289-404-6467. DOWNTOWN OSHAWA 2 0403 or 647-293-0450 (905)436-7686 until 8pm. welders and fi tters. MIG Bachelors available. Just OSHAWA, Ritson/Wolfe, Salon & Spa and Stick welding. Driver's highly motivated who en- 416-291-2542 Help OPTOMETRY ASSIST- 2-BDRM $950/mo avail renovated $600 & $625, all OSHAWA 3 bedroom, 2-bdrm including utilities SPACIOUS, BRIGHT 2- license required. Fax re- joys working with people ANT (Qualifi cations Re- Ext 238 Feb. lst. $975 all inclusive. plus 2 bdrm plus utilities. BDRM bsmt apt, includes Give us a call. The suc- now; 3-bdrms $1300/mo, inclusive. Available imme- sume to 905-420-6586. quired): Full Time, Optical diately. ALSO 2-BED- No pets. Near Oshawa Parking, fridge/stove in- everything but telephone. AWARD WINNING day cessful candidate will ser- avail March 1st. All inclu- experience: Frame repair sive, located in downtown ROOM apartment, Hospital. bachelor apart- cluded. First/last, available Westshore/Bayly. spa is currently seeking vice new and existing ac- and fi tting mandatory, Mortgages, ment, near Oshawa centre. immediately. Call 647-404- Cable/utilities included. counts. Car a must. We of- Oshawa, close to $825/month, all inclusive. experience Aesthetician's Computer Skills, Profes- M Loans Available Feb 1st. Call Feb. lst. $450 all inclusive. 1786. Separate entrance, laun- and Hairstylists. Commis- fer training salary with full amenities, no smok- Office Help sional Attitude, Whitby Of- ing/pets. Call David 905- (905)926-7057. Private entrance with park- dry, patio, parking, close to sion pay structure. Please benefi ts, vacation pay, fi ce. Please send resume's $!ATTENTION HOME- ing. No pets. (905)922- bus stop. 416-505-7389 call Katalin at Beyond The Great pension and more. 903-0597. OSHAWA, TWO, 1-bed- to P.O. Box 30582, OWNERS! Historic Low DOWNTOWN OSHAWA, 2181 rooms, and 1- two bed- Spa 905-426-9772 or ap- BOOKKEEPER/SECRE- For an interview call or fax Oshawa Centre, Oshawa Rates, Debt Consolidate large 1 bedroom suite. TESTA HEIGHTS 1, 2 & 3 resume to Gary Gentles @ 2-BEDROOM APART- room $825 /$650+ hydro. ply within, 13 Church St. TARY able to maintain full ON L1J 8L8 Today, Cut Your Monthly MENTS available immedi- Newly renovated, secure OSHAWA Luxury 1 bdrm bed. w/upgraded fi nishes. South, Pickering Village. set of books to Trial Bal- Pine Ridge Memorial Gar- Two bedroom $875 all in- Payments by 75%, No ately. Clean, nice area. building, parking and satel- apt & 2 bdrm apt. NO clusive. Gas, water, heat & Util. incl. Security & park- ance, EITD/GST/WSIB re- dens 905-427-5416 fax Credit, No Income OK! lite available. Laundry fa- PETS, NON SMOKER ing. Landscaped grounds, 905-427-9506 Laundry facilities on prem- parking included. First/last, BUSY UPSCALE SALON mittances on Simply Ac- Call Bill @ 416-540-5977 ises. One parking spot per cilities. Available February ONLY. $675/mo & private patios & balco- counting Software required no pets. Available Feb. lst. in Brooklin now accepting 877-568-9255 unit. Park Rd. S and Bloor 1st. Call (905)434-9660. $1175/mo. Bachelor apt (905)424-5083. nies. 2 Testa Rd., Ux- resumes for experienced part time (2-3 days/wk) for Hotel/ www.butlermortgage.ca St. area (905)809-0795 be- $525/mo. Call between bridge. 905-852-2534 full & part time stylists. Ajax offi ce. Able to work in- SUCCESSFUL Realtors Restaurant HomeGuard FSCO#10409 tween 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. IN THE CORE of Bowman- 9-4:30 905-576-7055 www.realstar.ca Please email resumes to: dependently in a variety of need full time buyer agent. ville, spacious 3 bedroom OSHAWA, Wentworth/ personaltouch- duties. Fax resume to 905- Training, advertising and $$MONEY$$ Consolidate 2-BEDROOM APT, $825 with an inclosed sunroom, OSHAWA near OC, 3 bed- Simcoe, large 2 bedroom WHITBY - bachelor apart- BARTENDER needed, day in quiet adult lifestyle build- [email protected] 427-4993 or email fees paid. Unique base + shift and night shift. Call Debts Mortgages to 95% all inclusive. No dogs. well maintained, hardwood room, 1.5 bath, in 4-plex. ments available immedi- [email protected] commission structure. No income, Bad credit OK! Oshawa, Bloor St. E area. throughout. No pets/smok- No pets. Available March ing. $800/month. Utilities ately, basement units, no 905-428-8555 after 12 extra. No smoking/pets. Great opportunity Phase noon.. Mortgage Centre #10969 Working adults preferred. ing. All inclusive. 15th. Laundry, parking, smoking/pets, bright clean, Skilled & 2/3 graduate. Email 1-800-282-1169 Available March 1st. freshly painted, quiet, Technical Help Call Matt 289-240-4447 $1300/mo. First/last fi rst/last. 905-665-5537. BUSY FAMILY LAW FIRM resume to www.mtgcentre.com (905)447-2990; (905)442- (905)430-9190 close to transit. No calls af- seeking experienced legal [email protected] AJAX, Westney/Sullivan. 6339 OSHAWA, 945 Simcoe ter 9 p.m. (905)668-3482. CNC Milling Programmer clerk, minimum 3 EXPERIENCED Wait Staff, PRIVATE FUNDS- 1st, New 1-bedroom plus living St. N., Bachelor $650/in- OSHAWA, Wilson/Olive required for Pickering area years experience. Knowl- Dishwasher & Cook. 2nd mortgages. Consoli- room, basement apart- LARGE BACHELOR clusive. 118 Bloor St. W., area, bright 2-bedroom in WHITBY BACHELOR Tool Shop. Experience in edge of family law re- Place your Full/part-time. Weekends date bills, low rates. No ap- ment. Separate entrance basement apt., separate 2-bedroom, $800/inclusive. 6-plex. Laundry, parking, apt., Burns/Brock. Pro NC an asset. Also quired. Very competitive a must. Apply in-person praisal needed. Bad credit & laundry. Parking. entrance, kitchen & bath- 45 Colborne St. W. 1-bed- kitchen. $870/month inclu- Available Feb 1st. looking for junior CNC op- salary. Please email ad at with resume. Angelique's okay. Save money. No ob- Available immediately. No room, no pets, non-smok- room $750/inclusive plus sive. First/last/references. $700/month. Utilities, park- erators and Tool room ma- resumes to: mborden Family Restaurant, 31 ligation. No fees OAC. Call pets/smoking. $750/mo ing. North end. Available cable. No pets. February No big dogs. Working ing, laundry included. chinists. Fax resume to @bordengoddard.com 905-683-0707 Barr Road, Ajax. Peter 1-877-777-7308, +utilities. Call Mujeeb at immediately $550/month. 1st. 905-723-1647, 905- couple preferred. 905-720- First/last, references re- 905-427-8010 Mortgage Leaders 416-666-2649. Call (905)431-5081. 720-9935. 1887, 289-688-1634-cell quired. Call (905)743-9872 A/P PAGE 18 NEWS ADVERTISER, WEDNESDAY EDITION, January 28, 2009 newsdurhamregion.com

Tenders Tenders Tenders Vendors Vendors Births Births T T T V Wanted V Wanted MILESTONES Birth Announcement for CONGRATULATIONS You can get any birth notice, Isabelle birthday, wedding, anniversary or engagement notice published.

Request for Proposal - RFP #09-02 $ Real Estate Services for the Sale of St. Michael C.S., Father Francis 2009 PLUS To Mik e and Lisa on their recent wedding. Wishing you Mahoney C.S. and Canadian Martyrs C.S. EXHIBITORS WANTED GST many happy years ahead. The Durham Catholic District School Board has three surplus properties Saturday April 25, 10 am - 5 pm 29 (land and building), located in Oshawa. Sunday April 26, 10 am - 4 pm LIMIT OF 50 WORDS. PLEASE SEND MILESTONE The Board is inviting proposal submissions from Real Estate Brokers/Agents interested in listing the three properties. BALTIMORE COMMUNITY CENTRE SUBMISSIONS TO [email protected] Call BY TUESDAY AT 4 PM FOR THURSDAY PUBLICATION. The Fact Information Sheet, Location Map, Site Plan and Building Floor CHANTELLE AT Plans for each of the properties may be downloaded from PREPAYMENT IS REQUIRED. FOR MORE INFORMATION www.biddingo.com or the Board website at www.dcdsb.ca under 905-372-0947 Tenders & RFP's. CALL ERIN JACKSON AT 905-683-5110 Liam Baxter is thrilled to announce email: [email protected] the arrival of his sister Isabelle. Isabelle All submissions in response to this invitation Apartments & Houses Houses Melissa was born October 8, 2008, should include the following: A Flats for Rent for Rent for Rent weighing 7lbs. 12oz. Proud parents are Cheryl and Paul Baxter. Isabelle 1. Market Evaluation of Property - this should be supported with EXHIBITORS WANTED $1600/MNTH - Stunning is also welcomed by grandparents: comparable sale data and any other pertinent facts WHITBY - LARGE 1 detached house. 3 bed, OSHAWA, SPACIOUS Jan and John Redman, David and 2. Identify related experience your fi rm has had in marketing of public BDRM. basement. apt. 2.5 bath. Granite, hard- second fl oor & loft, 3 bed- assets Kitchen, separate en- rooms, 2 bathrooms, park- Philippa Baxter, Uncle Alan and Aunt 3. Identify proposed methods of marketing the property wood. 5 appliances. Walk- Jen, Uncle Brian and Aunt Heather, trance, non-smoking and out basement. Central air, ing, $1200/inclusive. 4. Proposed commission for this transaction no pets, $700/month. Minutes to 401, Oshawa Available immediately. Call cousins: Rebecca, Phoenix and 5. Estimated length of time for completion of transaction Available immediately. Call GO. Angie @905-240- Jake (416)627-1199 Maverick, great grandparents: Selina, 905-665-6056 or (416)571- 1671 Walter, Anne and Jim. In addition A site meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday Feb. 3, 2009 at 2:00 pm 5066. PICKERING, Liver- Isabelle’s arrival is embraced by (beginning at St. Michael Catholic School, 50 Vancouver Ct. and then proceeding to Fr. Francis Mahoney Catholic School, 399 Farewell Ave. 5-BEDROOM, $1,190/ pool/Bayly. Completely long time friends, the Raby family. A WHITBY 1-BEDROOM, renovated main fl oor of and Canadian Martyrs Catholic School, 383 Chaleur Ave.) month plus utilities, 2-full- special thank you goes to the staff of for those interested in viewing the buildings and sites. newer bright basement apt bath. Renovated, for big open concept bungalow, St. Michael’s Hospital, Toronto for the Saturday, April 11, 2009 with huge 48"x30" win- family/friends. Also base- three bedrooms, own laun- dows. Laundry included, dry, appliances, avail. now. safe delivery of our precious baby girl. Submissions shall be submitted to the Board no later than Ajax Convention Centre ment apt, $500/month, in- Tuesday, February 17, 2009 at 2:00 pm $750 all inclusive. No clusive. 5-car parking, $1350/mo inclusive Con- 550 Beck Crescent, Ajax smoking, fi rst/last required. dolyn Mgt. 905 428-9766 in a sealed envelope labelled, "RFP #09-02 Real Estate Services for the Oshawa, Centre St. Townhouses Sale of St. Michael, Father Francis Mahoney and Canadian Martyrs Available immediately. Call S/Gibb. Price negotiable. Rooms for For more info call Audrey (905) 426-4676 x 257 T for Rent R Rent & Wanted Catholic Schools" and delivered to: (905)447-7355 (905)947-1926. SOUTH AJAX - 3 bed- www.showsdurhamregion.com room full bungalow, fenced OSHAWA, Taunton/Har- Durham Catholic District School Board WHITBY CENTRAL. 1- A-1 3-BDRMS, OSHAWA, backyard, close to PICKERING - WHITES Attn: Steve Fujimura, Supervisor of Purchasing Services Ritson/Taunton area, new- mony, luxury, new, 3+1- bedroom apartment of su- amenities. available imme- bdrms, 2-1/2 baths, 5 ap- RD/401, Rooms for rent, 650 Rossland Road West, Oshawa, ON L1J 7C4 perior standard on second er detached, Parking, diately. 3 parking, $1400 $450/month. Also huge EXHIBITORS WANTED laundry, garage access. pliances. 3-parking. Close fl oor. Balcony, elevator, per mo. plus utilities. call to amenities and schools. master bedroom with pri- Submissions received after the closing deadline will not be accepted. The hardwood fl oors. No dogs. Near all amenities. Abso- (905)683-3980 vate bath, fridge, micro- Board reserves the right to select and approve only those Brokers/Agents lutely no pets/smoking. No smoking/pets. 200 Mason Dr. (905)576- $1350/month plus utilities. wave, $550/month. No that the Board deems suitable for the assignment. 8989. Avail. immediately. Before pets/smoking. First/last & 5pm 1-877-687-7253 or Townhouses Avail. Feb.-1st. (647)886- 4590, joseph@bennygroup references required. 416- after 416-562-2542. T for Rent 917-4949. WHITBY EXCEPTIONAL .com Jim McCafferty Paul Pulla 2 bedroom apt., freshly Chair of the Board Director of Education AAAA MANY homes for 1250 ST MARTINS DR. ROSSLAND/HARWOOD. ROOM FOR rent in N.W. painted, walk to GO, newer rent, $1200-$4000 per bldg, laundry facilities. Unit 72. Brand new 3 bed- gorgeous 3-bdrm town- Oshawa. Suit single fe- month. Credit check and room townhouse. 5 mins home, $1450/mo+. Gour- male. Tidy, clean home, Vacation Articles Articles $815 + hydro. No pets. references required. 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NO Credit- No Problem. $209, new 24" and 30" 905-579-4400 OSHAWA King/Townline w/pool & playground. Pri- $150/week. (905)436-7840 SOUTH OSHAWA (1.5km Smallest weekly payments FURNACES: FACTORY ranges $399., wide ONE BEDROOM Ajax 3 bedroom, main fl oor of vate backyards. Sauna & to G.M.) 1 large Bedroom avail. Its yours NOW- Call Direct, 92.1% High-Effi - selection of new and condo minutes from GO, house. Shared laundry, pking avail. Near shopping ROOM FOR RENT in house $550, 2 smaller 800-317-7891 ciency, from $1599, 95% reconditioned appliances Place your Pets, Supplies, 401 & lake. Indoor pool, cable, stove/fridge, dish- & schools, public transport. $125/week or 450/month. rooms $500-each. Wire- High Effi ciency from $1799 available. Call us today, Boarding underground parking & en- washer, 1 parking, no 100 Taunton Rd. E. (Taun- Downtown Oshawa, less internet, phone, park- BED, ALL new Queen or- (Installed). Furnaces Stephenson's Appliances, ad at suite laundry. 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Home Home House House ANTIQUE ESTATE & INNES, Elsie Helen; (nee Pereman), 1919- In Memory of Improvement Improvement Cleaning Cleaning NOSTALGIA AUCTION 2009. Passed away at Lakeridge Health Dave Gilbert Oshawa on Friday January 16th, 2009. Dear- Who passed away January 27th, 2008 Stapleton Auctions, Newtonville ly loved wife of Clarence (Tommy) Thompson N.T.S. General Contractors Friday Jan. 30th, 5:00 p.m. and the late W. Earl Innes. Loved Mom Custom Home Building & Garages of Judy and her husband Ron Sinclair of New Construction & Renovations Selling an attractive Cobourg home and Huntsville and Jane and her husband John Residential, Commercial, Industrial the 7th session of Bob Long Estate: Ma- Delorme of Port Perry. Loved Nan of Debbie, Fully Licensed and Insured ple Dining Rm. Suite; Ant. Dresser and Jeff, Heather, Bonnie and their families and Excavation Painting Bathrooms STRESS FREE!!!!! Chest; 2 pc. Plaid Sofa Set (Sears); Oak Melinda Delorme. 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A private family Table Top Stove & Built In Oven; etc. A year ago you left this earth after 23 Call: 416-881-6621 FULLY BONDED service will take place at a later date with short years, with no complaints etc. Check out the website for continu- interment at Groveside Cemetery, Brooklin. Call 905-686-5424 ing updates; no pets please. Terms: Cremation. If desired memorial donations to We were in awe of your courage and strength Need a Handyman? (905)442-0068 Cash, App. Cheques, Visa, Interac, M/C the R.S. McLaughlin Cancer Center Oshawa, Full basement renos starting at $8500 10% buyers premium applies Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation or You were happy to be with God and promised (lab/mat based on 900sq.ft.) Complete in 2 weeks you would look over us Bathrooms, Kitchens, Framing, Drywall, Painting etc Auctioneers Community Care Durham/Whitby would be 22 yrs experience ~ Guaranteed Work Moving Tax & appreciated by the family. Fire & Water Technician Mould Specialist & Storage T Financial Frank & Steve Stapleton, 365 days of tears have passed, and the pain of 905.786.2244, 1.800.263.9886 'With her timeless beauty of spirit, missing You, Your Laugh and Your Hugs www.stapletonauctions.com generosity of self and gentle warmth, has not eased ATTENTION Painting $$$ ACCESS LAWSUIT she has surrounded our lives with love' & Decorating Apple CASH NOW!!! AS seen on 'estate specialist since 1971' We celebrated your Birthday, your TO DETAIL TV. Injury Lawsuit Drag- Funeral arrangements entrusted to Memorial Convocation and Christmas without you here CONTRACTING Moving ging? Need $500- Chapel Brooklin, 5295 Thickson Rd. N. Whit- Complete Basements, Dependable & Reliable $500,000++ within 48/hrs? There is a void in our hearts ALL PRO Low rates. APPLY NOW AUCTION SALE by 905-655-3662. Bathrooms & Kitchens Good Rates Sunday, Feb 1st, 10:00 am that can never be fi lled Crown Moulding PAINTING AND BY PHONE! 1-888-271- Baseboards & Doors WALLPAPERING 24-hour Service 0463 www.cash-for-cases. MacGREGOR AUCTIONS, Orono We miss you more than words Licenced/Insured com can ever say...... Interior Repair & Stucco ceilings Take 115 Hwy, exit at Main St. Orono & follow MIDDLETON, Emeline Margaret (nee Wett- Tiling, Hardwood Decorative fi nishes & (416)465-6859 signs from Mill Pond Rd. laufer); Passed away in her 103rd year at Love always, Mum, Dad, Andrew, Laura, & Laminate Flooring General repairs (416)533-4162 Auction features an excellent offering of antique & Ballycliffe Lodge, Ajax. Beloved wife of the Nanny and Backy O'Neill, Tom & Nanny 905-621-0815 20% off for seniors TO quality furniture from a Bowmanville home, plus late Cecil. Survived by her sisters Tillie and Eva Gilbert, Sarah, Shaun, (905)239-1263 large selection of articles from a local collector. 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CORNEIL'S AUCTION BARN Carolyn left this world This one day show will feature speakers, th Friday Jan. 30 at 4:30 p.m. peacefully on the panels, demos and more. located 3 miles East of Little Britain on Kawartha Lakes Rd. 4. morning If you would like to be a part of this Expo Walnut lift top desk, walnut dresser and mirror, oak wash- of January 13th, please call Cori-Ann 905.683.5110 ext. 228 stand, 2 drawer oak fi le cabinet, Royal Albert "Silver Birch" dishes, lead Briton soldiers, RD Toby mugs, Victorian settee, in her 77th year. qty. of new jewellery, rattan round glass table top kitchen set, pine desk, kitchen table and chairs, oak offi ce chair, chester- Beloved Mother of Why are all these fi eld and chair, blue leather couch, queen box spring and mat- John Golding, Places of Places of tress, marble top coffee and end table sets, occasional chairs, Worship Worship apt. size freezer, GE side by side fridge, Viking upright freezer, mother-in-law of Dale King, people so happy... bar fridge, Moffat Deep fryer, Natural Gas fi replace heater, Sears woodstove, Qty. of china, glass, household and col- sister of Florence and her lectable items. husband Frank Manning. Receive a Don & Greg Corneil Auctioneers 1241 Salem Rd., Little Britain She was predeceased by her Effective January 2009 (705) 786-2183 for more info. or pictures go to: husband, Bob Golding. Come & Worship Directory www.corneil.theauctionadvertiser.com FREE open for viewing Thursday from 8:30am to 4pm Her greatest pleasures in life will be publishing and 7pm to 9pm and Friday morning at 9am came from helping others. on THURSDAY'S. Classifi ed Ad Over the years, she spent Deadline Tuesday 10 a.m. Thursday, January 29 BATES FAMILY AUCTION time volunteering. 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Vehi- New Management durham Firebird, 166k, $4499, (905)431-0407. cles must be in running 3 ladies daily region.com appearing in Pets, Supplies, Pets, Supplies, 2002 Alero, 78k, $4999, condition. Call (905)427- No rush, no waiting! Boarding Boarding others from $1699 & up. ! ! $ $ ADAM & RON'S 2415 or come to 479 Bayly #1 Choice Certifi ed & e-tested, free 6 SCRAP cars, trucks, vans. St. East, Ajax at MURAD Special 2 for 1 month warranty. (Kelly & AUTO SALES Super Friendly Oriental BEAUTIFUL GOLDEN re- Pay cash, free pick up 7 Fax 905-683-7363 GOLDENDOODLES F1B, Sons Since 1976) 905- days/week (anytime) 905- triever puppies. Experi- Beautiful silky soft coats (905)720-2958 683-7301 or 905-424- 424-3508 1427 King St. E., Courtice To Place Your Classifi ed Ad Call enced breeder since 1967. with a variety of wavy to 9002. www.kellyandsons Adult First shots, dewormed, vet Entertainment (beside Swiss Chalet) curly looks, extremely low auto.com ! 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