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Man injured in alterca- tion outside Pickering club: Pickering councillors want more time An incident originally reported as a shooting sent a man to hospital with facial injuries early Monday, Committee favours before Pickering council for approval Ward 3 Regional Councillor Rick “There’s a lot of merit. Federally it is police said. at the Feb. 21 meeting. Johnson said it wouldn’t just ease the normally a four- or five-year term and While the incident, which took move to longer “I’m supportive of the resolution. I financial burden of candidates, but now provincial elections are every four place near the Aqua Lounge bar on think this is well thought out as pro- also campaign contributors. years,” he said. “I think if we’re going to Kingston Road, was widely report- municipal terms ed Monday as a shooting, that’s not posed by the Municipality of Claring- “If you put that money towards a follow the footsteps of federal and pro- the case, said Durham Regional ton,” said Ward 1 City Councillor Kevin hospital (for example) instead of a mu- vincial governments it’s a good thing Police Sergeant Paul McCurbin. By Danielle Milley Ashe. nicipal campaign there’s a lot of money to have municipal campaigns every “It’s not a shooting,” he said. Staff Writer Coun. Ashe is the only first-time that can be put into the community,” four years.” “It’s an injury.” PICKERING — Pickering council- councillor on council. As such, he talk- he said. “A lot of (contributors) are the Mayor Dave Ryan had other Officers were on scene at the lors want to serve residents longer. ed about the learning curve associated same people who give to the hospital, thoughts. club around 2:25 a.m. Monday, At Monday’s executive committee, with being a new member and said the United Way, Big Brothers.” “I look at this as more of an invest- when they were approached by a councillors endorsed a resolution by having a longer term would help. He Coun. Johnson was also supportive ment than a cost-saving exercise,” he man who said he’d been injured in the Municipality of Clarington to peti- also pointed out the cost of running a because he said then municipal politi- said. a fight with several other people. tion the Province to amend the Munic- campaign is high so having elections cians would be serving terms similar He explained that in the first year of The Brampton man was rushed ipal Act to provide for four-year terms less frequently would ease this bur- to their federal and provincial counter- to hospital with a facial injury that for councillors, up from three. It goes den. parts. ✦ See Move, Page A5 turned out not to be life-threaten- ing and he was treated and re- leased, police said. Police are investigating reports an altercation involving the victim and several other men took place Pickering in a parking lot west of the club. A DELIVERY FROM THE HART They’re still trying to determine what caused the man’s facial injury, Sgt. McCurbin said. library’s Charges in stabbing at Pickering Legion hall: Police have arrested a Pickering man for innovation an the stabbing of two people at a Legion hall Saturday night. A male and female were ini- tially identified as suspects in the award-winner violent outburst, which took place in a banquet room. Police were called to the Royal Canadian Legion By Danielle Milley Hall on Bayly Street around 11:30 Staff Writer p.m. for a report of a stabbing. PICKERING — The Pickering Public Police arrived and found a 21-year- Library is being honoured for a unique old man with a wound to his shoul- partnership that is bringing more re- der. The victim told police he was sources to a First Nations library. stabbed during a fight. “I was delighted. It’s always an hon- A second man, 19, was slashed our and a pleasure to be recognized for on the arm when he attempted to help the first stabbing victim, po- something that we’ve done,” said Cyn- lice said. thia Mearns, chief executive officer. Two suspects fled the hall and She said Pickering is always trying to ran off into a field, police said. look at new programs and ideas, add- On Monday, police went to ing this one is particularly close to her a home on Monteagle Lane and heart. arrested a man without incident. Earlier this month, the Ontario Min- Sean Michael Jones of Monteagle istry of Culture awarded the Pickering Lane is charged with two counts of Public Library with the Minister’s Award aggravated assault, two counts of for Innovation for its partnership with breach of probation and one count the Chippewas of Georgina Island Li- of breach of recognizance. brary. The young woman sought by police has been located and inter- Through the program, Pickering pe- viewed. riodically sends to the Chippewas titles that are duplicated, donated or no lon- ger needed. [ Index ] Ms. Mearns thought of the idea in early 2004 when Lieutenant Governor Editorial Page, A6 James Barlteman ran his program to Sports, B1 send books to the North and First Na- Entertainment, B3 tions’ communities. Classified, B5 “I was looking for a more meaning- ful and sustainable way to address the [ Call us] problems faced by northern and First Nations’ libraries,” Ms. Mearns said. General: 905 683 5110 Andrew Norman/ News Advertiser photo The first shipment of books was sent Distribution: 905 683 5117 DURHAM — Richard Hart delivers a shot early in Sunday’s final of the Ontario provincial curling championships. The Pickering resident and teammates Brent Laing, left, and Craig Savill, came up just short of earning a berth in the Brier, to the community, located on an island General Fax: 905 683 7363 in Lake Simcoe, in the summer. Newsroom Fax: 905 683 0386 the Canadian championship. Mr. Hart is still searching for his first trip to the Brier after four provincial runner-up show- ings. See full story on Page B1. In exchange for the donations, Picker- Pressrun 47,600 ✦ See Library, Page A5 infodurhamregion.com One call was all it took for Pickering woman FINE CHINESE CUISINE & DINING LOUNGE Cynthia Campbell found mation about the event proved fruitful. magnet that draws you in.” For Reservations Following an attempt to travel to the Ms. Campbell said anyone can walk •OR• a home with seniors’ club Games, Ms. Campbell was at home one through its doors and feel at home. Great Take-Out day when the phone rang. “This club is wide open to every- By Danielle Milley “I was shocked to be getting a phone one, I’m a testament to that,” she said. 905-509-9888 Staff Writer call from someone who knew my name,” “They’re warm, they’re generous.” PICKERING — Cynthia Campbell has she said. “It was about lawn bowling in Last year when past-president George 376 Kingston Rd., Pickering an unlikely saving grace. Pickering.” Hedges and other members of the club (NE corner of Rougemount & Hwy. #2) The president of the South Pickering She was invited to play with the local encouraged her to stand as president, Seniors’ Club credits the group and its team and although she didn’t know she was reluctant but let them nominate members with helping her feel at home much about it, she decided to join any- her and she won. 2005 GOLF in Pickering. zines. One was a seniors’ magazine with way. “I have gained a lot from the club and MEMBERSHIPS Ms. Campbell and husband Alfred a piece about the Seniors’ Games. “I thought well, I’d get out of the the friendships, therefore I would like to moved from Montreal to Pickering in As a young girl growing up in Jamaica house.” give something back,” she said of why 1997 after they retired. she was involved with track and field giv- It did more than that. she finally decided to do it. $$ “I left my friends and my busy life to ing her a competitive spirit. “It was like a duck to water,” she said. This is not the first time Ms. Campbell From come here and I was lost for a while,” she “I was always on top, so at my age I “I was so happy.” has held a leadership position. +GST 375375 said. thought if I went to those Games no one Her husband soon joined her and the In 1957, the Campbells moved from With no friends to keep her company would be able to beat me,” she said with two also joined the seniors’ club, making Jamaica to Montreal with their two chil- ANNANDALE or activities to keep her busy, Ms. Camp- a smile. many new friends. dren (they had three more later). She bell spent her first months in Pickering Unfortunately she never made it to “This is a unique club because it is a CHURCH ST. AT BAYLY 905-683-3210 taking lots of walks and reading maga- the Games, but the search to get infor- welcoming club,” she said. “It is like a ✦ See Seniors, Page A2
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✦ Seniors, From Page A1 settled here. Ms. Campbell said. Now the Campbells set aside each She adds every member of the execu- came with the intention of furthering her Sunday to spend time with their fam- tive and every one of the more than 600 studies towards becoming a dietitian. ily. Ms. Campbell calls it a privilege and members make it a wonderful experi- “It’s all well and good to dream but doesn’t let anything interfere. ence. when I came here things were different,” “I have to be realistic and know that “You can’t describe the spirit and she said, adding the priority became her my grandchildren might not always want generosity inside this place,” she said. children. to come spend time with us so I harness “If I could hang a plaque with every She worked at the Sir Mortimor B. that,” she said. “I seize every moment of member’s name on it I would, that’s how Davis Jewish General Hospital in food that.” profoundly grateful I am.” supervision for 25 years and although Sunday is the only day she has free in As for those feelings of loneliness that she never became a dietitian, she did her busy schedule. On Monday she can Ms. Campbell experienced when she work with them. be found at the lanes playing five-pin arrived in Ontario, they’ve now disap- It was a challenging position as she bowling and Tuesday through Saturday peared. had to know the Jewish dietary laws and she spends at least a few hours each day “When I moved her I would journey teach them to students working part- at the Pickering East Shore Community back to Quebec every month because I time at the hospital. Centre — the home of the seniors’ club. was really lost, but now I seldom go,” she She was also active in her church She enjoys carpet bowling and com- said. “It’s because I’m finally at home. I in Montreal, a member of the Jewish pulsory five-card games, with the club finally feel this is home and it stems from Golden Age Club, and a member of the also offering bingo, billiards, movie here and also my church.” Caribbean Cultural Association, where nights and shuffleboard. she served as first vice-president and As president it is her job to make sure We want to highlight the people who later president. club affairs and activities run smoothly, make our communities go. If you know Despite the full and busy life in Mon- control the operations, solve any con- an interesting individual, famous or treal, after the Campbells’ youngest cerns that arise, reach out to the com- even not-so-well known, living in Ajax daughter moved out, the house seemed munity, and chair the executive board or Pickering, let us know. Call your Com- empty so they decided to move to On- meetings. munity Characters to news editor David tario to be close to three of their children “My function, I would say, is the eyes Stell at 905-683-5110 ext. 249 or e-mail and two grandchildren. and ears of all the activities at the club,” [email protected]. Their oldest grandchild lived with Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo them and they wanted him to continue New to Pickering and not having many connections to the community, Cynthia Camp- French immersion studies. After try- bell received an unexpected phone call that made all the difference. She was invited to ing a high school in Scarborough, their join a lawn bowling team at the South Pickering Seniors’ Club and hasn’t looked back daughter in Pickering suggested Picker- since. She’s now the club’s president. ing High School. He really liked it so they We’re looking for good people. Don’t let your energy bill limit your growth as an organization.
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Kolodzie was refer- Council has been criticized row less, and the City would council, says mayor a hole for itself by saying it million plus an 11.7-per cent ring to the fact that Oshawa, since it decided last month to still get interest on its note. wouldn’t look at selling or a share in the corporation. instead of having its own board monetize its paper note to the The dividend to the City from merger.” Oshawa would join Picker- of directors as it does now with OPUC to free up $23 million Veridian would be as it is now By Lesley Bovie A council motion passed Jan. ing, Ajax, Clarington and Bel- the Oshawa Power and Utilities in one-time funds to with OPUC, about Staff Writer 26 prohibits the City from sell- leville in becoming sharehold- Corporation (OPUC), would, ease its debt load for $1 million a year. DURHAM — Oshawa has re- ing or merging with another ers of Veridian, which distrib- under a merger, have two seats future capital proj- All that would need ceived an offer from Veridian utility. utes power to those munici- at the shareholders table of Ve- ects. to be looked at is the Corporation to merge with the It would take a two-thirds palities, plus Port Hope, Ux- ridian. When the Prov- effect on rates. Ve- Oshawa Power and Utilities vote of council to have the mo- bridge, Beaverton, Cannington Oshawa Councillor Brian ince deregulated ridian pledges in its Corporation. tion reconsidered, and with and Sunderland. Nicholson argued the City electricity, munici- offer to phase in a But local politicians, who all the emotion surrounding “A sale or merger — it’s would have more control palities wishing to harmonized trans- support looking at the idea the issue, good luck getting it all the same thing as far as under a merger situation be- keep their utilities mission rate over a and feel it may even save the passed, said Mayor Gray. I’m concerned,” said Oshawa cause the mayor and a mem- were required to put period of time. City from cashing in its utility A letter written by Veridian Councillor Joe Kolodzie. “You ber of council could sit on the a value on them in Veridian’s resi- note, doubt the offer will make Corporation chairman John would be selling assets or los- Veridian board. the form of a prom- John Wiersma dential transmis- it to the council table. Wiersma addressed to coun- ing controlling interest, and “The board of directors with issory note. Oshawa sion rate is said to “I see here a lot of good op- cil and obtained by the News council made the decision last the OPUC does not meet regu- receives $1.6 million in an- be higher than the OPUC, but larly with council. We don’t get nual interest on its note to the it’s commercial and industrial to set any policy,” he said. OPUC and groups argued that transmission rates are thought Members of the Veridian the City would have to raise to be lower. board are also given a remu- taxes to make up for the regu- Transmission rates account neration of $10,000, which lar revenue stream and would for a small portion of the over- both Coun. Nicholson and lose some control because the all electricity bill, argued Coun. Mayor Gray say is less than the utility would then have to go to Nicholson. $20,000 afforded to the OPUC an outside lender. “The only obstacle is pub- chairman and $15,000 paid to Mayor Gray pointed out that lic perception that you’re los- each director on the board. a merger would free up almost ing an asset, but you’re not,” They said a merger would twice as much money for fu- added Mayor Gray.
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Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo Bruce Lamorie’s home has earned some special distinction. The Pickering home has been designated a heri- tage property under the Ontario Heritage Act. Mr. Lamorie was joined by friend Sharon Weller to mark the occasion. On Sunday, February 6th, the Choirs Festival Grand Finale drew an excited crowd of performers, family members and onlookers. This year marked the 10th anniversary of an event Dillingham home earns heritage designation that has brought together elementary schools across Durham Region. PICKERING — Bruce Lamo- fore Mr. Lamorie purchased it in can’t provide complete protec- rie’s home is surrounded by the 1980. tion, he hopes it will make the “The task of judging is not an easy one”, says Festival Founder present, but embodies the past. “I think it’s a wonderful exam- community and developers and host, Doug Pettigrew, who brought the idea of the Festival The home on Arathorn Court, ple, such a beautiful house,” he aware of the home’s significance, to Pickering Town Centre in 1995. called the Dillingham House, said. “I’ve owned it for 24 years and maybe shelter it from the has been designated as a heri- so there’s a part of me in it.” wrecker’s ball and encroaching tage property under the Ontario The one-and-a-half storey subdivisions. The choir’s festival started in 1995 with a total of nine Heritage Act. In recognition, Mr. fieldstone house was surrounded Dillingham House is the first participating schools. The hope was to create a program that Lamorie was recently presented by 100 acres of rolling country- designated building that the would inspire and celebrate local schools; and give participants with a plaque by Heritage Picker- side, cultivated fields, orchards, newly reformed Heritage Picker- the opportunity to come outside their own walls to share their ing. woodlots and meadows on the ing is officially recognizing. music with their community. Now in it’s tenth year, the choirs The Dillingham House was banks of Duffins Creek when it Heritage Pickering is a com- festival draws over 2,000 students, many of which have grown built sometime in the 1850s by was first built. mittee of volunteers appointed with the festival. Stephen and Mary Dillingham, Today, it is almost obscured by the City of Pickering to advise making a home for them and from view, nestled in the corner council on the means of con- their nine children. of a subdivision. serving heritage properties and To celebrate this special event, each participating school has The title of the home went While Mr. Lamorie under- areas, and to advise on programs been awarded with a 10th Anniversary plaque to hang in their through four other owners be- stands the heritage designation to increase public awareness. school. All the choirs who performed during the preliminary round were recorded live, for the production of a special CD www.premiereautosalon.com boxed set. 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DURHAM — Ontario’s Educa- the ministry and is hosting a Feb. and those attending will have a tion Ministry is looking for new 22 session. chance to fill out a questionnaire ways to organize parents’ views “We thought, you know, it’s to be forwarded to the minis- and concerns. not very often that parents are try. Any questions or concerns To that end, a number of asked what our opinions are that cannot be answered are also consultation meetings are tak- about different issues,” council being sent on to the ministry, she ing place across the province member Karin Sheppard says. says. Sizes 4-15 Widths AA-EEE as part of the ministry’s Parent The meeting is at the Durham All are welcome to attend the Voice in Education Project. And District School Board’s educa- meeting. RSVP Dania Millington while a meeting was not origi- tion centre, 400 Taunton Rd. E. at 905-665-3161, Ms. Sheppard at nally scheduled in Durham, the (at Anderson Street) in Whitby, 905-430-2714, or e-mail KARIN. school community council at starting at 7 p.m. [email protected]. For E.A. Fairman Public School in Ms. Sheppard says an overview information on the project, visit PICKERING TOWN CENTRE • UPPER LEVEL • SEARS WING • WE’VE GOT YOUR SIZE Whitby took the lead, contacting of the project will be presented www.ontarioparentcouncil.org. Like one The Choirs Celebrate 10 Years of Beautiful Music of our photos? The 2005 Choirs Festival It can be yours.
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Pickering Town Centre, in partnership with friends. William Dunbar Public School service’ at over 30 school choirs from across Durham Region hosted the 10th Annual Choirs Congratulations to the following A live CD was recorded during the preliminary durhamregion.com th Festival on Sunday, February 6 at Centre participating schools: rounds of the festival, and will be available Court. for purchase at Pickering Town Centre’s Guest C.E. Broughton Public School Services as a fundraiser. St. Monica Catholic School celebrated a E.A. Fairman Public School This first place finish, followed by Pickering Bellwood Public School Marketing Coordinator, Helen Edwards Christian School who placed second, and Ecole Corpus-Christi describes this event as “an inspirational Week E.A. Fairman who placed a respectable Fairport Beach Public School concert, appealing to the child in all of us… third. Frenchman’s Bay Public School The Choirs Festival brings back that magical Gandatesetiagon Public School feeling of being a child.” With the contin- Uxbridge The Choirs Festival preliminary rounds took Holy Redeemer Catholic School ued support of its local community, Pickering Times- place at Pickering Town Centre on January Immaculate Conception Catholic School Town Centre has funded the festival for the th th th Journal 24 , 25 & 26 with a total of 32 Jack Miner Public School past nine years. “Pickering Town Centre schools competing. Over 2,000 children Leslie McFarlane Public School recognizes its role as a “community centre” participated in the event, showcasing their Lord Elgin Public School for many people in Durham Region”, says NEWS talents to an audience of several hun- Pickering Christian School Edwards. dred shoppers, parents, grandparents and St. Francis de Sales Catholic School ADVERTISER St. Monica Catholic School St. Theresa Catholic School St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School Canadian T.R. McEwan Public School Statesman Uxbridge Public School Westney Heights Public School Whitby Montessori School
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Ajax stop on Friday one identify the barriers that exist for small- and scheduled for 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., will cover ing receives cultural resources such as storytellers of five across Ontario medium-sized business when dealing with the the existing procurement and performance groups. Ms. Mearns said they are government, while continuing to examine and policies, followed by a hoping to expand the relationship. improve the Province’s procurement policies. question-and-answer pe- “We are working on taking the partnership to AJAX — A big meeting is being held for small The Ajax meeting, at the McLean Community riod and open dialogue sharing expertise and best practices,” she said. business in Ajax on Friday. Centre, is one of five being planned on a prov- discussion. The program is a great way for libraries to ben- Chaired by Ajax-Pickering-Uxbridge MPP incewide tour and the only meeting in Durham If necessary, the after- efit from one another and get to know more about Wayne Arthurs, the Doing Business with the Region. noon meeting, tentatively people from a different part of Ontario, Ms. Mearns Ontario Government Task Force is hoping to The first half of the session, on Feb. 18, scheduled for 1:30 to 3 said. p.m., will be dedicated to “We’re hoping to set up a pen pals group from one oral presentations by local of the library clubs to the Chippewas,” she said. Move could boost voter turnout: Pickles businesses. She encourages other libraries in the region to Wayne Arthurs Businesses must regis- look into similar programs. ter to take part in the session. For registration “Even without the award it would be a very valu- ✦ Move, From Page A1 tion of municipal councillor is becoming more and other information, call 1-866-260-7650. able partnership,” Ms. Mearns said. complicated and the elections are becoming a term a councillor is learning and in the last year more expensive to administer. CORRECTION NOTICE CORRECTION NOTICE he is gearing up for an election. To our valued customers: We apologize for any inconvenience To our valued customers: We apologize for any inconvenience “This will give us a much better investment in caused by an error in our flyer dated: February 11 - February 17 caused by an error in our flyer dated: February 11 - February 17 the decision making and implementation pro- Income Tax Returns Product: Sylvania 3-In-1 DVD/CD/VCR Combo. Product: Bell Mobility's Prepaid Nokia Cell cess,” he said. Due to a manufacturing issue, we will no longer Phone. Due to overwhelming demand, this offer this product-advertised on pg. 25 of our product from p. 19 of our Feb. 11th flyer will Ward 2 Regional Councillor Bill McLean felt Feb. 11th flyer. SKU: DVC845E: 10055187 be available in limited quantities. Quantities longer terms would benefit the budget process. vary by store. SKU: 2275: 10053820 “As we go through our $ budget more and more 10 OFF we’re looking at long-range with this ad 4),% *"/ projects. What I like about READY CASH Expires March 31/05 / ° this motion is it gives coun- E-FILEE-FILE 4),% *"/ / ° cillors a longer time to fin- SALES / INSTALLATION RESIDENTIAL / COMMERCIAL ish those projects,” he said. 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WHOLESALER OPEN TO PUBLIC Notice of Environmental Assessment Terms of Reference • HomeHome DecorDecor • GiftwareGiftware • FurnitureFurniture andand muchmuch moremore Approval & Study Commencement for OOPENPEN 407 East Individual Environmental Assessment WEDNESDAYWEDNESDAY - SUNDAYS UNDAY 99:00AM:00AM - 44:00PM:00PM APPROVAL OF EA TERMS OF REFERENCE N HARDINGHARDING On January 17, 2005, the Minister of the Environment approved the Environmental Assessment (EA) Terms of Reference (ToR) for 407 East. HWY #401 WWHOLESALEHOLESALE The approved EA ToR is available for review on the project Web site www.407eastea.com or at the following locations: VICTORIA 100 SCOTIA COURT CASH 100 SCOTIA COURT Regional Municipality of Durham Township of Brock City of Pickering Clerks Department Clerks Department Clerks Department UNIT#8 • WHITBY WENTWORTH ST 605 Rossland Rd. E., Whitby, ON 1 Cameron St. E., Cannington, ON 1 The Esplanade, Pickering, ON 905-668-7711 705-432-2355 905-420-2222 (905) 723-9674 THICKSON RD City of Pickering Public Library City of Pickering Public Library Town of Ajax Main Branch Greenwood Branch Clerks Department 1 The Esplanade, Pickering, ON 3540 Westney Rd., Ajax, ON 65 Harwood Ave. S., Ajax, ON 905-831-6265 905-683-3844 905-683-4550 Town of Ajax Public Library Town of Ajax Public Library Town of Whitby Main Branch McLean Branch Clerks Department 55 Harwood Ave. S., Ajax, ON 95 Magill Dr., Ajax, ON 575 Rossland Rd. E., Whitby, ON 905-683-4000 905-428-8489 905-668-5803 Town of Whitby Public Library Town of Whitby Public Library City of Oshawa Main Branch Brooklin Branch Clerks Department 405 Dundas St. W., Whitby, ON 8 Vipond Rd., Brooklin (Whitby), ON 50 Centre St. S., Oshawa, ON 905-668-6531 905-655-3191 905-725-7351 City of Oshawa Public Library City of Oshawa Public Library Municipality of Clarington Main Branch Northview Branch Clerks Department 65 Bagot St., Oshawa, ON 250 Beatrice St. E., Oshawa, ON 40 Temperance St., Bowmanville, ON 905-579-6111 905-576-6040 905-623-3379 Municipality of Clarington Library Municipality of Clarington Library Municipality of Clarington Library Bowmanville Branch Courtice Branch Newcastle Branch 163 Church St., Bowmanville, ON 2950 Courtice Rd., Courtice, ON 50 Mill St. N., Newcastle, ON 905-623-7322 905-404-0707 905-987-4844 Municipality of Clarington Library Township of Scugog Township of Uxbridge Clarke Branch Scugog Public Library Clerks Department 127 Church St., Orono, ON 231 Water St., Port Perry, ON 51 Toronto St. S., Uxbridge, ON 905-983-5507 905-985-7686 905-852-9181 Township of Uxbridge Public Library Township of Scugog TSH Local Project Office 9 Toronto St. S., Uxbridge, ON Clerks Department 300 Water St., Whitby, ON 905-852-9747 181 Perry St., Port Perry, ON 905-665-3474 905-985-7346 Please call ahead to book appointment City of Peterborough County of Peterborough County of Northumberland Clerks Department Clerks Department Clerks Department 500 George St. N., Peterborough, ON 470 Water St., Peterborough, ON 860 William St., Cobourg, ON 705-742-7777 705-743-0380 905-372-3329 COMMENCEMENT OF INDIVIDUAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT The Ministry of Transportation (MTO), in consultation with the Region of Durham, its constituent and surrounding municipalities, is commencing an Individual Environmental Assessment (IEA) Study to address transportation deficiencies in the Region of Durham by providing additional transportation opportunities and capacity within and through the Region of Durham for a 30 year planning horizon and beyond. The interactions among the Region of Durham, the GTA, the City of Kawartha Lakes, the City of Peterborough and the Counties of Northumberland and Peterborough will become more critical as population and employment levels in all of these areas continue to grow. THE PROCESS This Study will fulfill the requirements of the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act (OEAA) as well as the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act (CEAA) and will be undertaken by MTO’s Central Regional Planning and Environmental Office, in accordance with the approved process detailed in the EA ToR. Public involvement is an important element to the success of the Study in terms of identifying transportation needs and assessing potential environmental impacts and mitigation. In order to facilitate this participation, an extensive public consultation process will be undertaken and Public Information Centres (PICs) will be held at key points in the Study, with the first expected in mid-2005. The time and locations of these PICs will be advertised in local newspapers and on the project Web site: www.407eastea.com At any time during the environmental assessment process, the public and stakeholders can provide input and comments related to the IEA Study. At the conclusion of the Study, an IEA Study Report will be submitted to the Minister of the Environment for review and approval. If, at the completion of the Study, any member of the public feels that serious concerns remain unresolved, he or she has the right to request that the Minister of the Environment refer the project to a hearing. COMMENTS Any comments and information regarding this project will be collected to assist the Ministry of Transportation in meeting the requirements of the Environmental Assessment Act. This material will be maintained on file for use during the project and may be included in project documentation. Information collected will be used in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. With the exception of personal information, all comments will become part of the public record. If you would like to be added to our mailing list or have any project-related questions, please contact either of the individuals listed below. Mr. Doug Allingham, P.Eng. Mr. Dan Remollino, P.Eng. Consultant Project Manager MTO Project Manager TSH engineers architects planners Central Region Planning and Environmental Office 300 Water Street Ontario Ministry of Transportation Whitby, ON L1N 9J2 Building D, 3rd Floor Phone: 905-665-3474 or 1201 Wilson Avenue 1-866-840-5529 toll-free Downsview, ON M3M 1J8 Fax: 905-668-0221 Phone: 416-235-5576 E-mail: [email protected] Fax: 416-235-3446 E-mail: [email protected] P PAGE A6 ◆ NEWS ADVERTISER ◆ February 16, 2005
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NEWS ADVERTISER EDITORIAL Metroland Durham Region Media Group Consultants can Tim Whittaker Publisher [email protected]
Joanne Burghardt be the answer Editor-in-Chief [email protected]
E xperts provide necessary information Tony Doyle Managing Editor when million-dollar projects are at stake [email protected]
onsultant crazy or due diligence? Duncan Fletcher That important question was raised last week as Uxbridge Director of Advertising C Mayor Gerri Lynn O’Connor made the “consultant crazy” [email protected] comment while noting Durham Region has spent almost the same amount of money ($130,000) to have someone consult on the move Andrea McFater to its new headquarters, as it will actually spend on the physical Retail Advertising Manager moving of resources ($170,000). [email protected] The issue of Durham’s use of consultants is nothing new. Back in 1999, then-Oshawa Mayor Nancy Diamond questioned the seem- Eddie Kolodziejcak ing ongoing reliance on consultants to carry out regional business. Classified Advertising A subsequent report revealed Durham spent $7.4 million in 1998 [email protected] on consultants, $5.5 million of which was for capital projects. This time around, finance commissioner Jim Clapp says the Re- Abe Fakhourie gion’s current annual expenditures on consultants aren’t tracked Distribution Manager on a line-by-line basis, meaning an exact figure isn’t readily avail- [email protected] able. However, Mr. Clapp says the Region uses in-house expertise Lillian Hook whenever possible, before going outside with the work. Still, Office Manager even when a consultant is deemed necessary, council approval [email protected] is required for anything more than $50,000, which was the case with the headquarters’ move. Anything less has to work within a Cheryl Haines department’s budget. Composing Manager Truly, it would be absurd to suggest Durham have someone on [email protected] staff to consult on any and every situation that arises. The cost LETTERS TO THE EDITOR in salaries alone for what many times amounts to a one-time job Janice O’Neil would be through the roof. And we think taxes are high now. Some- Composing Manager times an outside expert is the only cost-efficient option. Heritage homes Public Works continues to where we are going. [email protected] But that doesn’t mean scrutiny of projects and their costs bulldoze and asserts that the Mary Delaney shouldn’t be part of the due process. Particularly where the new only structure of heritage Brougham [ Contact us ] shouldn’t be - headquarters is concerned. The controversial project has already demolished value is the Bentley House witnessed one attempt to have $20,000 included in the budget to in Brougham. Ironically, it News/Sales 905-683-5110 help staff cope with the move, added $14.5 million to build a park- is the only building to have More important issues Classifieds 905-683-0707 ing garage, and now the $130,000 to consult on moving into a new To the editor: been restored and protected Distribution 905-683-5117 home. It certainly seems high on the surface, although Mr. Clapp Re: ‘Slow down and save — as the office of the Greater to worry about News Fax 905-683-0386 notes it’s necessary given co-ordination is needed for the moving Pickering’s history’, editorial, Toronto Airports Authority. General Fax 905-683-7363 of nine or 10 locations. Feb. 11. Heritage Pickering recent- E-mail With taxpayers continually being asked for more each year, and You hit every nail squarely ly had its first plaque instal- To the editor: [email protected] all regional departments being encouraged to find savings, ensur- on the head and managed to lation ceremony, with more Re: ‘MP should vote for con- Web address ing we’re getting the most bang for the buck is a must. And some- bring in many facets of the planned in the near future. stituents’ interests,’ letter to the durhamregion.com times that means paying for outside help. struggle to save our heritage. On the federal airport lands editor, Feb. 11. Mailing Address From the volunteer com- there are the two Barclay When my daughter, age 130 Commercial Ave., mitment of groups like the houses north of Brougham, 23, read the anti-same-sex LICK AND AY Pickering Museum Village threatened with demolition marriage letters by Brendan Ajax, Ont. L1S 2H5 C S Foundation and the restora- several years ago. One of Witton of the Church With- tion of the Brougham Cen- them is the 1840s home of out Limits, her first response Publications Mail Sales This Week’s Question: Do you think the Province tral Hotel, to the essential Elder George Barclay, a rab- was that his church has some Agreement Number 1332791 should follow the recommendations of the Rae report: support of Pickering council ble-rousing Baptist minister major limits. [ Hours ] Yes or No? and the non-support of the who preached the gospel of Perhaps it is time that we - Cast your vote online at federal government, to the reform to the Rebels of 1837. started to remove the limits efforts of activist groups like Another building is the grand set by poverty, (see maximum General office: infodurhamregion.com the newly formed Land Over old Brougham Hall, built social assistance one adult = Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5p.m. Landings, which is fighting with the sweat and money $535 a month) disease, starva- Last Week’s Question: Should Canada send troops to to keep these lands, build- of the residents of Brougham tion, violence etc., instead of Distribution: Iraq? ings and communities oc- 150 years ago, home for years spending so much time trying Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. cupied with farmers, tenants to the Pickering Township to impose more limits on who Saturday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Votes cast: 234 and families. What a fitting Council — but not worthy of people can love and marry. [ About Us ] No: 77.4 % kick-off to National Heritage heritage designation accord- It will be nice when we get - Week. ing to Public Works. this excited about helping The News Advertiser is one of Yes: 22.6 % As the race continues to These issues need contin- others. the Metroland Printing, Publishing research the remaining ued support. Where we came Reverend Glen Eagle and Distributing group of news- buildings on these lands, from is just as important as Ajax papers. The News Advertiser is a member of the Ajax & Pickering IN THE COMMUNITY Board of Trade, Ontario Commu- nity Newspaper Assoc., Canadian Believe it: the children are our future Community Newspaper Assoc., and the Canadian Circulations Audit Board. Also a member of the Give a little p ositive Jiggly lines. What, was the Ontario Press Council, 2 Carlton guy, drunk?” St., Suite 1706, Toronto, M5B 1J3, reinforcement and “Dali, what is that? Like a an independent organization that you never know clock could bend like that. addresses reader complaints Right. Sorry, 6 out of 10, Sal- about member newspapers.The what will grow vador.” publisher reserves the right to “I’m not even gonna look classify or refuse any advertise- million years ago, I was at that cubist junk... gives me ment. Credit for advertisement a high school teacher. Neil a headache.” limited to space price error oc- AI liked it a lot, and I As a teacher, I had my kids cupies. Editorial and Advertising think I was good at it. Crone write in journals for five or 10 content of the News Advertiser is Veterans creating a living legacy I wasn’t particularly bril- minutes at the beginning of copyrighted. Unauthorized repro- liant, in fact I once subbed enter laughing every class. duction is prohibited. Elsie Hetherman, second from right, above, sent us this photo of for a Grade 13 math teacher Once a month, I would [ Letters Policy ] her recent meeting with the South Pickering Seniors’ Club #753. and it was painfully obvious notion. gather all of the journals up, - With Ms. Hetherman is, from left, Cecil Turner, George Bourner to many of the brighter kids Teach them technique; take them back home, read We welcome letters that include and Patrick Tranquada. She tells us she is writing a newsletter to that even on my best day I show them oodles of great, them and write back to the name, city of residence and phone honour the veterans in the club and says it is simply a thrill to couldn’t find a parabola with soul-stirring art. kids. numbers for verification. Writers sit with these veterans and talk about their service in the Second both hands. But numbers — 6 out of My classes were often are generally limited to 200 words World and Korean Wars. She adds they are really excited to leave But what I did have, in 10? Or, for that matter, 10 out noisy, but on the day when and one submission in 30 days. We this newsletter as a legacy to the club. Below: Gordon Warren, abundance, was energy. of 10! those journals were handed decline announcements, poetry, George Dowding, Ab Blake and Mary Spence are also part of the I had loads of positive en- How does that help this back, you could hear a pin open letters, consumer com- project. ergy, which I was more than boy love art and discover the drop. plaints, congratulations and thank happy to smear on any kid art within him? The only sound was the you notes. The editor reserves the who’d let me near him. This guy could’ve said so busy shuffling of pages as the right to edit copy for length, style I still maintain that this many things that might’ve kids eagerly skirted to the and clarity. Opinions expressed by is the one thing any good caught this child’s interest, backs of their books to read teacher requires. fired him up about creativity what I had written to them. letter writers are not necessarily It’s the one thing I ask of and his own abilities. It wasn’t much, just a line, those of the News Advertiser. Due my children’s teachers. He could even have been or two or three, but always to the volume of letters, not all will Pump enough energy and critical, but done so in a way something positive and per- be printed. Fax: 905-683-0386; e- positive light into any kid that ignited the child, not sonal and wonderful about mail: tdoyle@ durhamregion.com. and they’ll do wonders. dampened him. them. The newspaper contacts only It’s also why I was com- “Your use of colour is fabu- They sucked it up like it those whose submissions have pletely floored when an ac- lous. I love it. Next time, see was manna from heaven. been chosen for publication. quaintance showed me a what effect really separating And it was so easy to do. [ Proud Members Of ] piece of art his 10-year-old the colours has!” instead of Our children may never - son had worked remarkably “could be neater.” be Picassos or Monets or hard on. As it stands, nothing on the Einsteins, but who are we to Scribbled on the back was back would’ve been better say? Do you have a photo to share with our readers? the mark “6 out of 10” and than those three lazy words. And how will either of us If you have an amusing, interesting, historic or scenic photo to share the words “could be neater.” He didn’t even have the ever know if we don’t believe with the community we’d like to see it. Send your photo, along with a That’s it. “Could be neat- energy to use upper case. in at least the possibility. written description of the circumstances surrounding the photo (max. er.” Imagine walking through ONTARIO PRESS COUNCIL 80 words) identifying the people in the photo and when it was taken Never mind the fact that the Louvre with a guy like Neil Crone, actor-comic- to: The News Advertiser, 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax, ON, L1S 2H5. Or, I think grading any kind of this? writer, saves some of his best e-mail photos to [email protected]. art is a completely ridiculous “Oh, Van Gogh. Nice. Mr. lines for his columns. A/PP PAPAGEGE 74 ◆◆ NNEWSEWS AADVERTISERDVERTISER ◆◆ FEBRUARYFEBRUARY 16,9, 20052005
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Hurry In! Last Chance! March Break Camps Enjoy the live cultural performances and Ages 3 - 12 years • March 14 to 18, 2005 visit the displays at the … Half Day Mini Pidaca For more information contact the Pickering 2005 Heritage Day (Ages 3-5 years) Fire Services at 905.420.4628, (All Children Must Be Toilet Trained) email: fi [email protected] or visit our Celebration Event Mini Pidaca provides children with a learning and website at cityofpickering.com. cooperative experience in arts & crafts, music and Hosted by singalongs, indoor games, theme days and special The Pickering Advisory Committee on Race Relations & Equity events. This camp is a great way for children to Saturday, February 19 starting at 11:00 am at Pickering Town participate in enjoyable activities while interacting Centre (Centre Court) with other children their age.
Live Cultural Performances Include: Sports camp (Ages 5-12 years) The Joy Allen Highland Dancers This camp is ideal for the active camper who is Grupo Folklorico Nicaraguënse interested in learning indoor soccer, fl oor hockey, As-Sasa Lebanese Dance Group basketball, indoor games and many other team Pickering Carib Canadian Cultural Association features Joy events. Special events and theme days will be Lapps on Steel Pan planned throughout the week. Daily swim will Shamla Persad Dance School be provided with qualifi ed lifeguards. Location: J. Clarke Richardson Dance Groups Pickering Recreation Complex. Zahra’s School of Middle Eastern Dance Sinclair Secondary School Dance Groups and Steel Drums Arts Camp (Ages 5-12 years) Durham Branch of Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Campers will have the opportunity to develop new skills and express themselves through a variety of activities: drama, art, creative games, crafts and Displays Include: special theme days. A daily swim with qualifi ed The Pickering Advisory Committee on Race Relations & Equity lifeguards on duty will be available for all campers at Canadian Multicultural Forum Durham Branch of Comhaltas Ceoltoiri the Recreation Complex. Pickering Museum Village Heritage Pickering Extenda Camp program Whitevale Residents Association 7:00 am to 9:00 am & 3:15 pm to 6:00 pm Durham District School Board Durham Catholic District School Board regular day camp program Durham Regional Police Service 9:00 am to 3:15 pm INCLUDES BUSING Pickering Public Library Women’s Multicutural Resource & Counselling CALL 905.420.4621 FOR Centre of Durham Community Justice Alternatives of Durham Region REGISTRATION AND BUSING DETAILS
Please join us as we celebrate Pickering’s rich heritage and cultural diversity! A/P PAGE A8 ◆ NEWS ADVERTISER ◆ FEBRUARY 16, 2005 Ajax, Pickering mayors talk municipal issues
AJAX — Dave Ryan of Pickering ing Board of Trade and is intended 9:30 a.m. The cost is $26.75 for mem- and Ajax’s Steve Parish are addressing to speak to the business community bers and $37.45 for future members, the needs of the business communi- on current municipal issues and eco- with cancellations and refunds ac- ties at this month’s mayors’ address. nomic development initiatives. cepted up to 48 hours prior to the The annual event, to be held at the Registration begins at 7:30 a.m., fol- gathering. Annandale Golf and Country Club lowed by a buffet breakfast from 8 to For more information, call 905-686- in Ajax, is hosted by the Ajax-Picker- 8:30 a.m. The discussion runs until 0883.
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