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[ Briefly ] Take a break Durham in September DURHAM — In September police take residents are invited to perk up their day while supporting a good cause. The Alzheimer Society of Dur- fight against ham is looking for hosts for an Al- zheimer’s Coffee Break. The event recognizes World Alzheimer’s Day on Wednesday, Sept. 21, but hate crimes people can help raise money for the Alzheimer Society by hosting a Coffee Break for family, friends, co-workers or clients any day that to new level is convenient. Hosting the event is simple, all someone has to do is serve up Provincial funds give the coffee in return for a donation. Region’s cops more Hosts receive a supply of materi- als, including posters, banners, ammunition coffee and Alzheimer Society information brochures. Some lo- DURHAM — The Durham Regional cations will also be selling coffee Police Service has joined with other cup mobiles, which are light blue Ontario police forces to help combat cardboard cups with the Coffee Break logo and space for a name hate crimes and extremism. in recognition of support. The DRPS is one of five police ser- The event is one of the four vices across the province that joined Celia Klemenz/ News Advertiser photo major fundraising events held an- the Joint Forces Hate Crime and Ex- The driver of a car (above) involved in a collision with a nually by the Alzheimer Society of tremism Investigation Team as it ex- Durham. Proceeds support educa- gravel truck (inset) was killed Monday morning on Brock panded last week; the team delivers tion and services for those with Road, south of Uxbridge-Pickering Townline. It happened at public education and training pro- Alzheimer’s disease and related approximately 8 a.m. The driver of the truck was unhurt in grams, and provides specialized in- dementia, as well as their caregiv- the accident. vestigative support on matters involv- ers. ing hate propaganda, the promotion For more information on of genocide, hate-motivated crimes hosting a Coffee Break, call the and criminal extremism. Alzheimer Society at 905-576-2567 or 1-888-301-1106 or visit www. Last week, Durham, York, Halton, alzheimerdurham.com. Oxford and Toronto joined the team that already included services from Two killed in separate Waterloo, Guelph, Ottawa, Hamilton Pickering man and London. wins jackpot The expansion announcement came with the Province’s announce- PICKERING — A lucky lotto ment of $200,000 in funding to sup- win means an earlier retirement port the work. The funding supports for a Pickering man. crashes in Pickering the expansion, as well as finances Abe Coffin won the $250,010 analytical services, officer training, Lottario jackpot in the Aug. 20 Sunday, Monday Crashes Sunday afternoon and slamming head-on into a northbound and the production of front-line edu- draw. Monday morning claimed lives, po- dump truck. Mr. Guenin died at the cation materials. “I can move my retirement up accidents claim lives of lice said. A Brooklin man died in a scene of the accident. Last year DRPS handled 22 hate a bit,” he said when he claimed his three-car crash Sunday, while an Ux- Brock Road was closed throughout crimes and so far this year there have prize. Uxbridge, Brooklin men Mr. Coffin, 60, works as a tow bridge man died in a violent collision the day as a clean-up of the site was been 12. motor operator. He has two grown Monday. carried out. “It certainly hasn’t been a major children and three grandchildren. By Jeff Mitchell • Durham Regional Police said 72- “There was about 500 litres of diesel issue here in Durham but it certainly He plans to pay some bills, help his Staff Writer year-old John Guenin of Uxbridge was fuel that spilled on the road as a result is an issue that we’ve dealt with,” said family and take a trip to Las Vegas. PICKERING — Two people are dead southbound on Brock Road around of the crash,” police spokesman Dave Dave Selby, DRPS spokesman. The winning ticket was pur- following separate accidents on Pick- 8:10 a.m. Monday when his Suzu- chased at Nachchi Dollar Dome on ering roads early this week. ki Aerio car crossed the centre line, ✦ See Road, Page 4 ✦ See Community, Page 2 Bayly Street in Pickering.
[ Index ] Editorial Page, 6 City trying to mend fences with Province in Seaton Sports, 8 Classified, 10 Entertainment, 13 Pickering to comment on port on the Province’s proposed plan tionship with the Province of Ontario, greenbelt, which makes it off limits to for central Pickering (provincially- an opportunity to be less confronta- development. The two plans now look [ Call us] plan at Sept. 6 meeting owned Seaton and the Duffins Rouge tional and show a gesture of goodwill,” fairly similar on the Seaton side. Agricultural Preserve). said Ward 1 Regional Councillor Mau- “It doesn’t mean we agree,” Coun. By Danielle Milley General: 905 683 5110 The change was made after the City rice Brenner. Mayor Dave Ryan was Brenner said. “(But) there needs to Staff Writer Distribution: 905 683 5117 received a letter from the Ministry of out of the country when the letter was be some co-operative relationship if General Fax: 905 683 7363 PICKERING — The City has agreed Municipal Affairs and Housing Aug. received so Coun. Brenner, as acting we’re going to settle this.” Newsroom Fax: 905 683 0386 to postpone consideration of its Offi- 11. The ministry requested council mayor, made the decision after con- Under the Ontario Planning and De- cial Plan amendment regarding Seaton “hold consideration” of amendment sulting with the rest of council. velopment Act, if the two plans differ Pressrun 47,600 in the hopes that it will lead to a better 14 until the consultation on the pro- The City and Province have been the Province’s plan takes precedence. infodurhamregion.com relationship with the Province. vincial plan is complete and a final at odds over their position on the Coun. Brenner said residents can Pickering council was to consider decision has been made with respect preserve. The City’s growth manage- also have their say about the Province’s amendment 14 at a special meeting to the provincial development plan. ment study calls for development in plan at the meeting. Sept. 6. Instead it is to consider a plan- “We felt there was an opportunity for the southern portion of the preserve, ning and development department re- us to try to have a more positive rela- while the Province has included it in its ✦ See Consultations, Page 4 FINE CHINESE CUISINE & DINING LOUNGE For Reservations •OR• Great Take-Out Police searching region for violent offender
905-509-9888 PAROLEE WALKED AWAY FROM Offender Parole Enforcement (ROPE) ily assault related and include assault squad. with a weapon, assault causing bodily 376 Kingston Rd., Pickering DURHAM HALFWAY HOUSE Anyone who encounters the man harm and aggravated assault. (NE corner of Rougemount & Hwy. #2) should call police immediately, he Investigators believe the man is still said. in Durham, Det.-Const. Elliott said. ANNANDALE By Jeff Mitchell “He’s got a really violent history,” He has contacts in the Ajax-Pickering Staff Writer Det.-Const. Elliott said. “What landed and Oshawa areas, he said. DAILY RATES DURHAM — Police have issued a him in jail last time was an aggravated Mr. Harrison is white, 5-feet-11 and 18 Holes Mon.-Fri...... $3900 Twilite after 4:00 pm ...... $1950 public alert as they search for a vio- assault.” 180 pounds with blue eyes and short 18 Holes Weekends & Holidays ...... $4400 lent offender who’s been at large since Mr. Harrison was sentenced to blonde hair. Anyone who encounters $ 00 Twilite after 4:00 pm ...... 22 walking away from a Durham halfway more than two years in jail in May of him should not approach him, Det.- SPECIALS 2 ROUNDS & POWER CART Includes Taxes house Aug. 4. 2004 after he and a co-accused were Const. Elliott said. Weekdays $8500 Weekends & Holidays $9900 Sean Harrison, 24, has a history found guilty of beating two men with Anyone with information on the GOLF TOURNAMENTS & DINNER PACKAGES of extremely violent behaviour and an iron bar. He was ordered to stay in man’s whereabouts should call Det.- Includes Deluxe Buffet Weekdays ...... from $5400 should be considered dangerous, said a halfway house upon his release on Const. Elliott at 1-888-803-9514, Dur- Durham Regional Police say violent of- Weekends and Holidays ...... $5950 Detective-Constable Bob Elliott, of parole. ham Police at 911, or Crime Stoppers fender Sean Harrison walked away from Plus PST, GST & TIP CHURCH ST. AT BAYLY 905-683-3210 the Durham Regional Police Repeat His past convictions are primar- at 1-800-222-8477. a halfway house earlier this month.
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✦ Community, From Page 1 “The Ontario government is committed to pro- Service (CSIS), Canada Customs and Citizenship also setting up a Hate Crimes Community Working tecting everyone from intolerance, hate and dis- and Immigration. Group to make recommendations for improving By collecting and sharing intelligence on poten- crimination,” said Wayne Arthurs, MPP Pickering- “Fighting hate underlines our commitment to services for victims of hate crimes and to prevent tial problems, the team helps police services de- Ajax-Uxbridge. Police services maintain full time tolerance and equality - the building blocks of further victimization. The members appointed to velop ways of preventing hate crimes and extrem- and distinct hate crime units and work closely with strong and prosperous communities” said Monte the group are to represent the interests of many of ism. It also provides training for front-line officers, the OPP and other police and government agen- Kwinter, Minister of Community Safety and Cor- the individuals, groups and communities affected first responders to hate crime incidents, and helps cies such as the Canadian Security Intelligence rectional Services. The McGuinty government is by hate propaganda and hate-motivated crimes. school boards and community groups to identify and respond to issues of hate and extremism. connections
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