The Pickering 48 PAGES ✦ Metroland Durham Region Media Group ✦ WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2005 ✦ Optional delivery $6 / Newsstand $1 ZOOM NEW YEAR, NEW LOOK WIN, LOSS Mazda’s in University, Durham College Pickering splits Frankfurt students return to changes pair of games Wheels pullout Page B1 Page B1 [ Briefly ] Steamy talk in Pickering Lifesaving efforts unsuccessful PICKERING — A hot discus- sion is coming to the Pickering Durham o fficers perate attempts to rescue a Pickering with cancer and was using an oxygen from the house, Sgt. McCurbin said. Museum Village. man from a fire in his home Sunday tank, police said. “Two of our guys ended up with Wayne Fischer leads a discus- hospitalized in attempt night. A woman called police after being smoke inhalation because they kept sion and PowerPoint presentation to save Pickering man Despite repeated attempts by awakened by a smoke alarm and going back into the house,” he said in on ‘The History of Steam’ at the the officers and the man’s wife, the finding a room downstairs ablaze, an interview. Redman House Program Centre at from Eyer Drive blaze man died in the Eyer Drive blaze Sgt. McCurbin said. The officers were taken to hospital PMV on Sept. 28 at 7 p.m. Mr. Fischer recently estab- that broke out around 11:30 Sunday Unable to help the man from the for treatment, Sgt. McCurbin said. night, Durham Regional Police Ser- house, she extinguished some flames Mr. Symington was declared dead lished the Ontario Steam Heritage By Jeff Mitchell Museum in Puslinch, Ont. to house Staff Writer geant Paul McCurbin said. before emergency crews arrived at at the scene of the fire. and collect steam-operated equip- The deceased man has been iden- the home. The cause of the blaze was under ment. He has travelled to Britain PICKERING — Two police officers tified as 64-year-old Robert Syming- Police arriving on scene made re- investigation early this week, Sgt. and the U.S. researching these were hospitalized after making des- ton. He had been recently diagnosed peated attempts to rescue the man McCurbin said. historic pieces of equipment. His presentation includes illustrations of his recent trip to England where he visited steam collections and shows. Premier’s The PMV recently donated HER SPIDEY SENSES ARE TINGLING its quarry engine to the Ontario Steam Heritage Museum’s collec- tion, establishing a working rela- nuclear tionship between the two museums that allows PMV to use Fischer’s knowledge to rebuild and restore parts of its own steam collection. comments Those interested in learning more about steam or in becom- ing part of PMV’s volunteer steam team to redevelop and interpret welcomed the steam collection should attend. For information or to volun- teer, call Katrina Pyke at 905-683- 8401. But building new [ What’s on ] units a bad idea, says environmental watchdog Faith’s at work By Jennifer Stone in Pickering Staff Writer PICKERING — It’s almost DURHAM — Strong comments by time to put faith to work. Premier Dalton McGuinty about new The fall networking session nuclear reactors to help with Ontario’s of Faith at Work is Saturday, Oct. projected power shortfall is being wel- 1, from 10 a.m. to noon at The Gathering Place, 1920 Bayly St. in comed in one Durham community. Pickering. It features Lil Sawyer, But, making the choice to go with a business and personal finance new nuclear is a bad idea, especially consultant with Funding Links Inc. given a current proposal for dealing Her presentation includes ideas for with waste from such facilities, says personal and business finances. a spokesman for an environmental Cost is $25 with discounts for watchdog. early registration. A light lunch is “We are prepared to go ahead with included. For more information, ... new nuclear if that is recommended phone Bev Browne at 905-686- by the OPA,” Premier McGuinty told 9153. the Ontario Energy Association’s an- nual general meeting in Niagara Falls [ Index ] last Wednesday. He was referring to the Ontario Power Authority, which Editorial Page, A6 has been charged with coming up Sports, B1 with a long-term plan to ensure On- Entertainment, B3 tario has enough power supply. Classified, B4 The comments come on the heals of a strong statement from Energy Minis- [ Call us] ter Dwight Duncan about the poten- tial for new nuclear power facilities to General: 905 683 5110 be built. Distribution: 905 683 5117 With existing nuclear reactors, Ron Pietroniro / News Advertiser photo General Fax: 905 683 7363 which currently supply about 50 per Newsroom Fax: 905 683 0386 PICKERING — Betty-Ann Gifford gets a little too close for comfort with a rather large tarantula during the reptile show cent of the province’s power, reach- on the weekend at the Greenwood Village Festival. The annual festival had games, rides and entertainment throughout the ing the end of their life expectancy day. Pressrun 48,900 by 2020, and it taking 12 to 15 years infodurhamregion.com ✦ See Greenpeace, Page A4 Increased teaching aids for Pickering schools SERVICE HOURS MON., WED., THURS., FRI. 7:30 A.M. - 6:00 P.M. Improvement plan “This really isn’t a program, it’s a Other schools will also receive what ideas are working. TUES. 7:30 A.M. - 8:00 P.M. journey,” said Trustee Michael Bar- training, but for less teachers. “It’s self-evaluation for us to be SAT. 8:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. offers professional rett, board chairman. “This is about teaching our teach- able to understand what we’re doing (905) 831-5400 development for literacy “There really is no end to this.” ers how to be able to teach what and is it making a difference,” said Email: [email protected] The plan needs to be taught,” said Trustee Bar- Luigia Ayotte, superintendent of ed- 575 KINGSTON RD. and numeracy skills features more rett. ucation, programs and staff develop- early literacy re- “I think it’s very exciting, very com- ment. www.pickeringhonda.com source teachers prehensive.” “When you get that data, you can By Crystal Crimi Staff Writer and training for Trustee Barrett added teachers ap- show people, you can talk about it.” all primary and pear enthused by the plan and op- Ms. Ayotte added many of the ini- INCOME TAX DURHAM — Teaching more edu- junior teachers portunity it provides for them to work tiatives included in the improvement PERSONAL INCOME TAX RETURNS cators is part of the Durham District in 42 of Dur- together and increase their skills. plan are made possible by one-time School Board’s plan to improve stu- ham’s priority Although the board was already funding provided by the Province. All-Canadian Tax Service dent literacy and numeracy. schools. doing many of the things listed in the “Training every teacher in 42 TAXES NOT FILED YET? The plan, intended to bring more Professional plan, some new initiatives include schools, that’s unheard of,” she said. We specialize in students up to the provincial average development Michael Barrett implementing a professional training By training teachers, they’re lay- PRIOR YEAR RETURNS 1995-2004 for literacy and numeracy, provides will teach how tracking program and a district-wide ing the foundation for learning, said Our office is open year round ! more professional development for to deliver numeracy and literacy pro- student information management Trustee Barrett. 100 Westney Rd S (Ajax Go Station) teachers and data systems to mea- grams and offer creative techniques system. “To me this is really why we’re (905) 426-4860 sure the effectiveness of programs to address the different ways stu- The systems allow the board to here,” he said and added bricks and being offered. dents learn. quickly analyze student progress and mortar come later. MORE MUSIC PHONES Come See Our New Look! 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Rouge Valley Midwives want to help wonderful world of becoming an older parts, divert from landfill an agreement with the firm to hold col- After a five-minute delay, Oshawa Re- young children adjust to their growing sister or brother. lection days throughout Durham. The gional Councillor Nester Pidwerbecki families. Cost is $5 per child. Participants committee heard, however, that the Re- motioned that staff provide a full report A siblings class is being held Thurs- need to bring a doll or favourite bear, By Mike Ruta gion itself accepts e-waste at its transfer to the committee. day, Sept. 24 for pregnant families with a blanket and a diaper of their choice. Staff Writer stations, also selling off some of the ma- Committee chairman and Whitby children between the ages of two and The midwives serve the Ajax and Pick- DURHAM — Durham’s works com- terials to a “middleman.” Works commis- Mayor Marcel Brunelle, in an interview, seven.