Pickering Takes Next Step on Sustainability

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DISHING THE DIRT, ER, CLAY Pickering takes next step on sustainability

Series of town halls hall meetings the three areas they’ve identified for a sustainable commu- planned to get nity -- economic, social and envi- residents’ thoughts ronment -- will be explained and then committee members are hoping for some open dialogue on how By Danielle Milley sustainability should look in Picker- Staff Writer ing. PICKERING — Windmills in every “The key goal is that Pickering backyard, solar panels on every belongs to the people and if we’re home, and organic waste waiting for going to identify the key standards... pickup at the end of the driveway. It’s important to have measurable Is this the Pickering of the future? goals and the best way to do that is The City of Pickering recently to find out what’s important to the began an initiative to create bench- community,” Coun. Brenner said. marking standards for sustainability Following the town halls, staff is Mike Pochwat/ News Advertiser photo that can be measured. A committee going to process the information PICKERING — Yuko Imai, works with some clay, which will eventually become a casserole dish, in the pottery fa- created in the fall has set up the and a report is expected back to cility at the Pickering Recreation Complex. Ms. Imai has been making pottery at the studio for the past four years, and occasionally sells her work. The facility offers group lessons at all skill levels. framework for the endeavour and council in June that would include is now taking the idea to residents both sustainability goals and the to hear how they want Pickering’s way they can be measured. future to look. Coun. Brenner said it is going to “Everything is on the table in take the participation of residents to terms of sustainability,” said Ward make the goals a reality. Myers moves to top of Durham College class 1 Regional Councillor Maurice “You can legislate, but for sustain- Brenner, chairman of the commit- ability you have to have real buy-in,” tee. Board appoints ham College’s board of governors Myers. He said at each of the three town ✦ See Pickering, Page 7 announced Thursday morning it “I’m excited; I’m absolutely replacement for retiring had chosen Ms. Myers as Gary thrilled about what lies ahead.” president Polonsky Polonsky’s successor. Ms. Myers A married mother with two teen- Thinking of hopes to start her new position agers, Ms. Myers grew up and still Hardwood? in April and is looking forward to lives in Toronto, where she gradu- By Crystal Crimi continuing the tradition of success ated from political science at the Give your home a new Staff Writer Heritage Day the post-secondary institution has University of Toronto in 1980 and look for Winter DURHAM — Bringing leader- achieved. joined the public service sector Free Family Event We are Durham’s ﬂ ooring experts! ship and knowledge of post-sec- “As the new president, I look shortly thereafter. At age 48, she Saturday, February 18, 2006 ondary education, Leah Myers is forward to working with the com- currently works as the executive 11:00 am to 3:00 pm >>`>Ê>À`Ü`Ê excited to be taking on the title of munity to build on that success lead at the Ministry of Research À}ÊV° Durham College president. and make Durham a recognized Pickering Town Centre 1547 Bayly St., Pickering After an extensive search, Dur- leader across Ontario,” said Ms. ✦ See Board, Page 5 cityofpickering.com/greatevents 905-420-3285

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www.premiereautosalon.com CUPE strike could hit Durham next week AUTO GLASS & CUSTOM UPHOLSTERY By Erin Hatfield sion of $1,100 a month, below the $1,800 considered ■ Custom Staff Writer the poverty line. BROKEN WINDSHIELD? DURHAM — Workers in one of the province’s big- “We don’t want to see our members, after work- We Pay Up To Upholstery ■ gest unions are threatening to walk off the job next ing hard all of their lives, be living below the poverty 00 Boat Tops $300. Deductible ■ Mooring Covers week over Bill 206. line,” Mr. King said. based on insurance coverage The McGuinty government tabled Bill 206, an act However he explained any action to come will not ■ Automotive & to revise the Ontario Municipal Employees Retire- be taken against employers. “This has nothing to do Serving Durham Since 1985 1010 Brock Road South (Northwest corner at Bayly) Marine Interiors ment System (OMERS), in June 2005 and the third with our employer,” Mr. King said, adding CUPE 218 ■ Convertible Tops reading is expected to take place in the next few is co-ordinating with its employer in the case of a 905-831-4290 weeks. It proposes a number of changes to pensions job action. “We want to keep harmony between our and better benefits for police and fire personnel. employer and the union.” OMERS is the pension plan According to Mr. King, this morning (Friday) there Eastside Harmony Chorus Presents... for about 355,000 current and is a conference call among the Ontario division of former employees of mu- CUPE to decide further action. nicipal governments, school “CUPE is definitely not against the police and fire “VOICES IN HARMONY” boards, libraries, police and for what they have been able to achieve,” Mr. King fire departments, children’s said. “We are looking for the government to give us aid societies and other local the opportunity to negotiate something like that and Featuring agencies. to not block us out of the picture.” CUPE local 218 is made A strike would affect 120,000 municipal employ- Canadian Icon... up of 2,600 custodial, secre- ees and school board staff, including garbage collec- tarial and clerical, technical tors, road crews, secretaries and school custodians. and educational assistants at Sid Ryan CUPE Ontario president Sid Ryan said in a recent “One of the most heralded Durham school boards. According to its vice-presi- press release the premier should listen to municipal- vocal groups in the world!” dent, Rod King, members voted 96 per cent in favour ities, school boards and the unions are all opposed of joining provincewide strike action to protest the to the bill. “The McGuinty Liberals are getting ready legislation. A specific date has not been set for a to ram through approval of a bill that discriminates Saturday, March 4th, 2006 strike, he added. against women, lower-paid workers and pension- “A pension plan that is good for one should be ers,” said Mr. Ryan. “The requirement in the bill for a 8:00 pm at Carruthers Creek Community Church good for all,” Mr. King said. “But lower income earn- two-thirds majority vote will shackle forever CUPE’s 599 Bayly Street East, Ajax, ON ers will be receiving less.” efforts to improve benefits for these workers while Tickets $25/person plus $1.00 service charge He explained that, if the legislation passes, a per- a minority of higher-paid workers, mostly men, are son who makes $30,000 a year would receive a pen- given gold-plated pensions.” Call 1-866-808-2006 For reserved tickets or visit www.starticketing.com and www.harmonize.com/eastside for more information.

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Prior to her appointment, Ms. Myers worked with Bob Rae on his post-secondary review report as the executive director of the Secretariat that provided the research, policy, consultation, communication and project support. “I really felt my work on that report made a difference in the lives of Ontarians,” said Ms. Myers, adding it influenced her decision to pursue the position of Durham president. Her credentials include having served as the assistant deputy minister responsible for health, social and education policy in the Cabinet Office. Ms. Myers held several positions within the Min- istry of Education and Training, such as acting assistant deputy minister, director of policy and program branch, and director of the Apprentice- ship Reform Project. She also has experience in a number of other senior ministry positions, including labour and skills development. “She really inspired the search committee,” said Lorraine Sunstrum-Mann, board of governors chairwoman of Durham College and the Univer- sity of Ontario Institute of Technology. Ms. Sunstrum-Mann said Ms. Myers really un- derstood the college’s priorities and fit well into the attributes required to meet its vision for the Leah Myers brings an extensive background in gov- next 10 years. ernment work to her new position as president of “A lot of hours went into bringing Leah to the Durham College. college,” said Ms. Sunstrum-Mann. She added the board’s decision to choose Ms. Polonsky and the entire Durham College team. Myers was unanimous. “Gary’s been a terrific leader; he’s accomplished To help Ms. Myers move into her position as so much in the college,” Ms. Myers said, adding president, Dr. Polonsky will work with her during his vision for how the college and university can a transition period and remain the University of work together is unique. Ontario Institute of Technology president until his Although she is not a former teacher, Ms. Myers A.J. Groen/ News Advertiser photo successor is picked for that institution. said she brings a different set of skills to the col- Ms. Sunstrum-Mann hopes a name for the new lege because of her experience in government university president will be brought forward in and knowing how decisions are made. eight-to-10 weeks and the person will be hired “Which I think will be a wonderful compliment to and in place by summer or fall. Dr. Polonsky of- the team at Durham,” said Ms. Myers. Lots of heart ficially retires in December. He announced his She said she’s been interested in education for DURHAM — Purdy’s Chocolates manager Tara Ferguson, left, and Joyce Marshall, retirement last spring. 15 years and has a great understanding of the president of the board for the Victorian Order of Nurses, show some of the chocolates Ms. Myers said she is looking forward to work- importance of post-secondary education and col- that will be at the VON’s inaugural Chocolate Lovers Lunch at the Holiday Inn in Oshawa ing with the new UOIT president and with Dr. lege skills. on Feb. 14. For more details, call 905-571-3151.

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Vigilance needed Tim Whittaker, Publisher Joanne Burghardt, Editor-in-Chief Tony Doyle, Managing Editor to protect creeks Duncan Fletcher, Director of Advertising Andrea McFater, Duffins, Carruthers waterways must Retail Advertising Manager Eddie Kolodziejcak, remain healthy for future generations Classified Advertising Abe Fakhourie, e have quite a pair of jewels right here in Ajax and Distribution Manager Pickering. Lillian Hook, Office Manager WWhile residents here have for quite some time Cheryl Haines, known the ecological, environmental, and natural benefits Composing Manager of the Duffins and Carruthers creeks, the recent release of a Janice O’Neil, Composing Manager Fisheries Management Plan continues to shed new light on just how unique the two are.

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strong watersheds like Duffins and Carruthers and their scribe what he did, but none fits better cabinet. [ Letters Policy ] - tributaries. than cold. The fact remains, however, that while Ms. Stronach, you will recall, jumped Mr. Emerson’s and Ms. Stronach’s situ- We welcome letters that include ship to the Liberal cabinet from the ations weren’t identical, the core issue name, city of residence and phone ETTER TO THE DITOR Conservatives last May. Defying the is the exact same. Both MPs presumed numbers for verification. Writers L E predictions of many, however, she was to know the will of the voters -- they at- are generally limited to 200 words re-elected as a Liberal last month. tached their name to a party’s, benefited and one submission in 30 days. We Reader questions ongoing violent At the time of her defection, Ms. Stro- from votes because of it, and proceeded decline announcements, poetry, nach, from whom we heard absolutely to switch parties without voter approval. open letters, consumer complaints, response to cartoons published in Europe nothing in her new cabinet position, Common sense says that shouldn’t be congratulations and thank you was vilifed and, with the notable excep- allowed. Yet it is, strangely, permitted. notes. The editor reserves the right tion of some incredibly puerile name- Ms. Stronach was not the first to to edit copy for length, style and To the editor: calling from members of her former switch mid-stream. Mr. Emerson, I’ll clarity. Opinions expressed by letter Re: Ongoing violence as a result of the Danish editorial party, largely deserving of the criticism. wager, won’t be the last, unless rules writers are not necessarily those of cartoons of Mohammed. Mr. Emerson’s defection, while not are put in place to prevent this type of the News Advertiser. Due to the vol- So, burning the flags of other countries, killing people escaping scrutiny, appears to be viewed distasteful behaviour from MPs in the ume of letters, not all will be printed. and bombing buildings are OK but drawing cartoons with more sympathy in some quarters. future. Fax: 905-683-0386; e-mail: tdoyle@ isn’t. This is what is called a double stan- Paul Futhey is an assistant editor with durhamregion.com. The newspaper Uh huh. dard. the Metroland Durham Region Media contacts only those whose submis- Kris Bowler Now, the acquisition of Mr. Emerson, Group. E-mail pfuthey@durhamregion. sions have been chosen for publica- Ajax a respected MP, solves a couple of short- com. tion. durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, FEBRUARY 10, 2006 PAGE 7 P Afternoon of activity will help Pickering celebrate its vast heritage

PICKERING — It’s time Pickering Town Centre. groups scheduled to per- 1800s fashion show, Bay- groups, including Heritage of the Hydro Corridor. again to celebrate Pickering’s Visitors will be entertained form, including the Hispanic view Heights Public School Pickering, County Town Sing- Events are in centre court rich heritage and diversity. by dance and musical perfor- Canadian Alliance of Dur- and Pine Ridge Secondary ers, the Pickering/Ajax Italian at the PTC, located between The annual Heritage Day mances, and also informed ham, Sweet Harmony Choir, School’s STAR program. Club, Natural Healing -- East Liverpool and Glenanna Celebration hosted by the by interactive displays. The Folklore Dance, Pickering There will be informa- Indian Culture, and Amnesty roads on the south side of Pickering Advisory Commit- event is a time for the com- Museum Village doing an tion booths from a variety of International and the Friends Kingston Road. tee on Race Relations and munity to come together and Equity is Saturday, Feb. 18 celebrate. from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the There are a variety of CORRECTION NOTICE Pickering wants input REGARDING PICKERING TOWN CENTRE ✦ Pickering from page 1 Farm Rd.; the second is at the Petticoat Creek Community CHOIRS FESTIVAL he said. Centre, 470 Kingston Rd., on He added it is going to take Thursday, Feb. 23; and the An incorrect ad was run in the Wednesday, baby steps to get the process last is Wednesday, March 1 at February 8, 2006 edition of the News started. the Claremont Community “We are not going to be Centre, 4941 Brock Rd. Advertiser. That ad should have been a a sustainable community For more information or presentation of the... overnight that has a solar to RSVP, call Shawna Mutton panel on every home and a at 905-420-4660 ext. 2170 or windmill in every driveway,” e-mail [email protected] WINNING CHOIRS he said. ing.on.ca. Information about ...and can be found on page 3 of todayʼs The first town hall is Tues- the City’s sustainability ini- newspaper. The News Advertiser regrets day, Feb. 21 in the O’Brien tiative is also available on its Room of the Pickering Rec- website, www.cityofpicker- any inconvenience this may have caused. reation Complex, 1867 Valley ing.com. Get Carried Recycling Works Away! Winter Sidewalk Sale

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AJAX — Police have made an arrest in connection with the knifepoint robbery on scene of a taxi driver in Ajax last month. Durham Regional Police nabbed a in Ajax suspect who fled from a residence when they arrived to investigate the incident Friday night. The police were following AJAX — The Durham Re- up on a robbery that occurred around gional Police forensic unit was at the Ajax GO Station 3:30 a.m. Jan. 21. early Thursday morning. Of- A cab driver told police he had picked ficers were investigating a up two men in downtown Toronto and reported assault in the plaza driven them to Tulloch Drive. One of the on Westney Road men pulled a knife and threatened the driver, police said. The men robbed the A.J. Groen/ cabbie of cash and took off on foot. News Advertiser photo Investigators were speaking with a resident at a Tulloch Drive address around 10 p.m. Friday when someone attempted to bolt through a back door. Ross Laird Fraser, 35, of no fixed address, is charged with robbery, threatening death, pos- session of a dangerous weapon and two counts of breach of probation. custom cover CORRECTION NOTICE In the East and West edition of New Homes and Interiors on Feb. 3 and 10 on page 4, Sundial Homes editorial stated ONE that the cost of the homes was $184,990 or $990/month (certain LOCATION Picky conditions apply) ONLY The ad should have stated: $184,990, please see sales OSHAWA representative for details) Picky Sundial Homes apologizes to their customers for any inconvenience this may have caused. Picky

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Call Sylvia at 905-683- Friendship Club hosts darts 60 Kearney Dr. in Ajax, the weight management Mary at 905-427-9000, and 6219. every Wednesday at 9 a.m. invites those 50 years or book, ‘Outsmarting the for Friday call Tom at 905- MONDAY, FEB. 13 NEWCOMERS: Join the at the St. Andrew’s Commu- older to the Eagles Nest Midlife Fat Cell,’ during a 683-6565. RED CROSS: Canadian Pickering-Ajax Newcomers nity Centre, 46 Exeter Rd., Drop In at 9:30 a.m. Activi- 10-week course beginning EUCHRE: The Rouge Hill Red Cross, Durham Region for coffee at Second Cup on Ajax. Beginners welcome. ties include shuffleboard and tonight from 7 to 9 p.m at Seniors play every Friday branch, holds an open house Valley Farm Road and Hwy. 2 Call Van at 905-683-4655. table games or just relaxing Ajax Alliance Church, 115 at 6:45 p.m. at Petticoat for disaster service volun- in Pickering from 7:30 to 9:30 HEAD INJURY ASSO- and visiting with friends old Ritchie Ave. Participants are Creek Community Centre, teers at 7 p.m. at the RCAF p.m. The event is open to CIATION: Head Injury As- and new. Refreshments are required to purchase the 470 Kingston Rd. Beginners Hall 420 Wing, 1000 Steven- anyone new in the area. Call sociation of Durham Region, served. Call Jack Mackie at book. Call 905-427-6613 to welcome. son Rd. N., Oshawa. Call 905- Ann at 905-426-3833. Connections: Ajax-Pickering 905-686-5647 or Bob McDon- register. ADDICTION: The Serenity 723-2933. HISTORICAL SOCIETY: The group meets from 1 to 3 ald at 905-665-7726. Runs To have your item Group holds a 12-step recov- VALENTINE TEA: St. An- Pickering Township Historical p.m. for cards, games and every other Wednesday. appear in the Bill- ery meeting at 8 p.m. at the drew’s Presbyterian Church, Society meets at the East conversation in the Games’ board, e-mail Bayfair Baptist Church, 817 35 Church St. N., Ajax holds Shore Community Centre, Room of the Ajax Community THURSDAY, FEB. 16 mruta@durhamregion. Kingston Rd., Pickering. The its 17th Annual Valentine Tea entrance on the west side Centre, 75 Centennial Rd., POT LUCK: The Rouge Hill com. group meets every Friday from noon to 3 p.m. Enter- of the building, 910 Liverpool Ajax. Call 905-723-2732. and deals with addictions of tainment by Glenda Varty Rd. in Pickering at 7:30 p.m. ROUGE HILL SENIORS: The all kinds, including co-depen- and Friends. Tickets are $5 Visitors are welcomed. Call group hosts several activi- dency. Child care program and available at the door. 905-831-3811. ties at the Petticoat Creek can be arranged with ad- Door prizes. 905-683-7311. BUSINESS NETWORKING Community Centre, 470 vance notice. Call 905-428- SNOOKER-POOL: The Ajax BREAKFAST: The Ajax-Pick- Kingston Rd., every Wednes- 9431 (Jim, in the evenings). Seniors’ Friendship Club ering Board of Trade holds day. There is darts at 10 SPAGHETTI NIGHT: Doric- plays every Monday and the session from 7:30 to 9 a.m. (beginners welcome), Pickering Masonic Hall, at Thursday at 9:30 a.m. at the a.m. at Sam’s Club in Picker- a brown bag lunch at noon 457 Kingston Rd. W. in Pick- St. Andrew’s Community ing. Cost is $15 for members where there are new friends ering Village. Night runs from Centre, 46 Exeter Rd., Ajax. and $25 for future members. to be made, and at 1 p.m. your first contact for help 5 to 7 p.m. Adults are $10, Newcomers welcome. 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By Jeff Mitchell Staff Writer DURHAM — A special bail court is to be convened for a Whitby man accused of making and distributing child pornography. Meanwhile, Durham Regional Police have released a photo of suspect Peter Cripps as they continue to investigate him. Mr. Cripps, 59, appeared by video in an Oshawa court Wednesday. He was ordered to attend a bail hearing Friday; a full day has been set aside to hear argu- ments. The Crown has announced its intention to oppose his release. ULTIMATE WEEKEND SALE FRI., FEB. 10TH – SUN., FEB. 12TH Mr. Cripps has been in custody since his arrest on Jan. 27. 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or bust Canada will accept a few more bumps and bruises, Foote, who signed with the Columbus Blue Jackets this nothing less than top season, will again be counted upon to add honours in men’s and an element of grit to the Canadian defence corps. women’s Olympic hockey As a matter of fact, with a resume that also includes two Stanley Cup champion- By Brian McNair ships with the Colorado Avalanche and Sports Editor a World Cup title in 2004, the 6-foot-2, 215-pounder should go down as one of the DURHAM — Adam Foote is going it alone best defensive players in the history of the this time. game. Usually part of a strong local contingent Unfortunately, Foote did not return calls of players on the Canadian men’s hockey for this story. team, the 34-year-old defenceman from The Canadian roster is loaded with fu- Whitby is the only one from these parts off ture Hall of Famers, including four oth- to Turin, Italy for the 2006 ers who will be making their Winter Olympic Games third straight Olympic trek: this time around. Did you know? goalie Martin Brodeur, team And the soon-to-be captain Joe Sakic and fellow Even in the absence three-time Olympian defencemen Rob Blake and of Eric Lindros, two knows better than most former Oshawa Gener- Chris Pronger. how weighty the expecta- als will be taking part in the The team also features tions will be from those Olympic hockey tournament. an excellent mix of young back home. and old, offence and defence, Jan Benda (1989-92) will suit Photo by Hans Deryk Foote has experienced up for Germany, while Joe and is easily the deepest of Durham’s Adam Foote, who will once again don Canadian colours for the 2006 Winter Games in both ends of the spec- Busillo (1987-90) will play for the 12 teams taking part. Italy as a member of the men’s hockey team, slams Germany’s Robert Reichel into the boards trum, after all. Italy. The other forwards are during action from the 2002 Games. Gold medal winners at the 2002 tournament, Canada is Joined in 1998 by fel- Todd Bertuzzi, Shane Doan, looking for a repeat performance in Italy. low Whitby natives Joe Speaking of former Kris Draper, Simon Gagne, Nieuwendyk and Keith Generals, Fred Etcher Dany Heatley, Jarome Igin- (1951-53) and Bobby Primeau, as well as former la, Vincent Lecavalier, Rick all games EST and live on CBC Oshawa General Eric Lin- Attersley (1951-53) were the Nash, Brad Richards, Ryan Team Canada Schedule top two scorers at the 1960 dros, Foote and the rest Smyth, Martin St. Louis and Olympics in Squaw Valley, WOMEN MEN of the Canadian team re- Calif., where they won silver Joe Thornton, while the Saturday, Feb. 11 Wednesday, Feb. 15 vs. Italy, 7 a.m. turned home from Naga- with the Kitchener-Waterloo blue-line is rounded out by vs. Italy, 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16 vs. Germany, 2 p.m. no without a medal after Flying Dutchmen represent- Wade Redden, Robyn Re- Sunday, Feb. 12 Saturday, Feb. 18 vs. Switzerland, 9:30 a.m. being stoned by Czech ing Canada. Both also won a gehr, Bryan McCabe and Jay vs. Russia, 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 19 vs. Finland, 3 p.m. goalie Dominik Hasek in world championship with the Bouwmeester. Tuesday, Feb. 14 Tuesday, Feb. 21 vs. Czech Republic, 10:30 a.m. the semifinals and losing Whitby Dunlops in 1958. In the unlikely event vs. Sweden, 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22 Quarterfinals, 10:30 a.m., to Finland in the bronze another goalie is needed, Friday, Feb. 17 11:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m. medal game. Before Salt Lake, Roberto Luongo and Marty Semifinals, 11 a.m., 3 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24 Semifinals, 10:30 a.m., 3 p.m. Not exactly how the first Canada hadn’t won Turco serve as solid options Monday, Feb. 20 Saturday, Feb. 25 Bronze medal game, 2:30 p.m. Olympic Games involving Olympic gold in hockey to Brodeur. Bronze medal, 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 26 Gold medal game, 8 a.m. NHL players was sup- since 1952, when the Ed- The bottom line is the monton Mercuries turned posed to play out. same as it has been since Nagano disappointed, but returned from enheiser, 27, who joined the Canadian pro- the trick. Other gold medals Fortunately amends came in 1948 (RCAF Flyers), 1998 for the men’s team: Salt Lake City with the ultimate prize. gram at 15 and is the team’s all-time lead- were made the next time, 1932 (Winnipeg Hockey Club), only the gold with suffice. Although the rest of the competition has ing scorer, and Vicky Sunohara, 35, who at the 2002 Games in Salt 1928 (U of T Grads), 1924 • • • improved somewhat, it will almost certain- like the others will be playing in her third Lake City, where, after a (Toronto Granites) and 1920 The interest may not be ly be the Canadians and Americans playing straight Olympics. slow start, Canada reeled (Winnipeg Falcons). quite as acute on the wom- for gold once again when women’s hockey Danielle Goyette will not only play for off three playoff wins, en’s side, but the expecta- wraps up on Feb. 20. Canada at the ripe age of 40, but also including a 5-2 triumph tions are exactly the same. In Canada will rely on a solid corps of vet- serve as flag-bearer for the country during over the host Americans in the gold medal fact, based on history, gold is much more erans, including 13 who won gold in 2002 today’s opening ceremonies. game. likely to be delivered by the women in in- and seven who won silver in 1998, but also Other members of the women’s team are Foote was his usual sturdy self at the ternational competition. remains very young with nine players born goalies Kim St. Pierre and Charline Labon- tournament, arguably Canada’s best blue- Canada has won a whopping eight of in the 1980s. te, defenders Gillian Ferrari, Becky Kellar, liner despite picking up only one assist in nine possible gold medals at the IIHF Cassie Campbell, 32, will serve as captain Carla MacLeod, Caroline Ouellette, Cheryl six games. And he was joined once more World Women’s Hockey Championships, of the team, as she has done since 2001, Pounder and Colleen Sostorics, and for- by Nieuwendyk and Lindros, much to the while splitting gold medal games with the and will bring more than 150 international wards Meghan Agosta, Gillian Apps, Jenni- delight of hockey fans in Durham. United States since women’s hockey was games to the table, third most in Canadian fer Botterill, Jayna Hefford, Gina Kingsbury, Although four years has surely taken its introduced at the Olympics in 1998. history. Cherie Piper, Sarah Vaillancourt and Katie toll, taking away some speed while adding Like the men, the Canadian women left Alternate captains will be Hayley Wick- Weatherston. 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Also new this year is a family ski night at Ski Lak- eridge Resort, on Tuesday, Feb. 14 at 5 p.m. The cost is $23 and those interested must register before Feb. 11 by calling Karyn Miller at 905-649-3090. For the young ones there is a Teddy Bear Picnic Sunday, Feb. 12 at the Ma- sonic Hall; registration is required, call Barb Snell at 1-866-297-9622. Admission is free. Later on Sunday there is the Path- % finders’ beef dinner at the Legion with sittings at 4:30 and 6 p.m. Cost is $10 for adults, $5 for children and those three and under are free. The Carnival wraps up Saturday, Feb. 18 with a day full of activities. There is a pancake breakfast at the United Church at 8 a.m., the mile run at 10:30 a.m. OFF starting at Country Depot, and the pa- YOUR ENTIRE PURCHASE WHEN YOU USE YOUR Hbc CREDIT CARD.* rade begins at 11 a.m. marshalled by the 10 Masons. Those wishing to enter a float have until Feb. 16 to register by calling Sandy Hill at 905-649-2653. 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Durham school years, they are finally mov- with it won’t occur until the the two boards will operate furniture and computers. where opportunities existed, ing forward with plans for a 2007-08 school year, said Mr. out of one central location, Mr. Hodgins said it’s ex- said Mr. Hodgins. boards spent years shared transportation con- Hodgins. but each will continue to pected the savings acquired Integrated routes work by getting it in place sortium, an initiative ap- He added the boards have independent policies. over time through more in- busing Catholic and public proved in principle in 2003. have tried to limit any pos- “They don’t dictate policy; tegrated routes will outweigh students at the same time “The board has been sible negative impacts to bus that still remains the respon- the consortium’s costs. on the same bus, or by doing By Crystal Crimi working quite a while on users, and he thinks that’s sibility of each board,” said Over the next couple of one route, then another, said Staff Writer this and we’re pleased to part of the reason it took so Mr. Hodgins. years, the boards will be re- Mr. Hodgins. DURHAM — After years see it moving ahead,” said long to develop. In 2003, the ministry of ed- viewing routes to see where According to a written of work, Durham’s school Ed Hodgins, superintendent In 2006/07, the public ucation provided $173,000 to more integration can occur, response from the Catholic boards are finally ready to of business of the Durham board’s transportation ser- the public board and $67,000 he said. Currently, the two board, school bell times are put a joint transportation District School Board. vices will likely see some to the Durham Catholic Dis- boards have a long history associated with bus reduc- consortium into drive. Titled the Durham Stu- changes to busing, but not in trict School Board for costs of shared service in Scugog tions as well. While the Durham Cath- dent Transportation Ser- relation to the consortium. associated with starting a and Brock. They also have Catholic board officials olic and Durham district vice, the consortium should Through the consortium, consortium, such as leasing joint routes in Pickering and did not return numerous school boards have been be in place by spring, but transportation services for a location and purchasing a few in Whitby and Ajax calls for further comment. sharing some services for major changes associated Johnson takes on heritage

PICKERING — Ask and himself for the position and you shall receive. at the Jan. 16 council meet- Heritage Pickering found ing his colleagues made it 3PRING out recently if you ask for official. something, you just He will serve on might get it. the committee Pamela Fuselli, for the remainder chairwoman of the of the term. Heri- Sunday, February 19 Pickering Heritage tage Pickering is Committee, made an advisory com- a presentation at mittee created by 11 aamm-5pm - 5 pm a recent executive the municipal- committee meet- ity. Its members ing and as part of meet monthly. Deer Creek the presentation As part of she requested a the presentation, Golf & Banquet Facility council member Rick Johnson Heritage Picker- (Audley Rd. 1 km north be appointed to sit on ing also requested of Taunton Rd., Ajax) Heritage Pickering. the City consider offering “That would be some- a tax rebate to properties thing we would very much with a heritage designation, like to see over the next year which Whitby and Ajax al- or so,” she said. ready offer. Ward 3 Regional Council- Council has not dealt with Featuring the lor Rick Johnson volunteered that request yet. area’s leading wedding Nominate an outstanding professionals Pickering citizen

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Durham resident =`^_k`e^ set to leave life in Africa behind 8@;J By Danielle Milley `e8]i`ZX Staff Writer 1BSUPGB%VSIBNNBOT DURHAM — Although Mark Simmons’s time in Ghana is com- WPMVOUFFSJOUFSOTIJQJO ing to a close, he’s left his mark at UIF3FQVCMJDPG(IBOB the West African AIDS Foundation and it’s left his mark on him. “I’ve found my time in Ghana to be very rewarding, and I’ve grown the organization long after the vol- and experienced more in the last unteer leaves.” five months than I have in my last CCI organized Mr. Simmons’s five years in Canada,” he said. “Liv- internship. CCI is a 40-year-old ing in and adapting to a new culture international, non-profit organiza- has taught me a lot about myself, tion that organizes partnerships and I’ve realized that I’m a much between organizations in Canada stronger person than I gave myself and to the south –- WAAF is part- credit for.” nered with the AIDS Committee of The Durham resident has been London (ACOL). The internship in Accra, Ghana since Septem- was funded by NetCorps, an inter- ber doing a five-month volunteer national internship program man- placement at the West African AIDS aged by a nine-member coalition, Foundation. With his internship set of which CCI is a part. to end Feb. 15, Mr. Simmons re- Eddie Donton, WAAF’s executive flected in his latest e-mail interview director, said volunteers are a vital on the work he’s being doing. part of the organization’s person- Mark Simmons, left, trains staff members, from left, Bernard Opoku, Mac Daniel Donkoh, and Charles Sowah, at the Mr. Simmons –- or Mr. IT as nel. West African AIDS Foundation in Ghana. The Durham resident is finishing his five-month internship where he has not he’s became known -– was sent to “They play a key role in helping only passed on his computer knowledge, but also built relationships between WAAF and organizations in Canada. WAAF to share his computer skills; WAAF to meet its goals and over- his work has included a mix of com- come challenges,” he said. “Volun- prevention and anti-stigmatization has also allowed us to form a part- to either settle in Ghana or to ex- puter training, maintenance and teers assist WAAF in a wide variety messages,” he said. nership with the AIDS Committee tend their stay here, and 90 per cent support. of ways, including organizational Elizabeth Dove, CCI’s Ontario re- of London, a partnership that al- of the volunteers who have worked “(The) purpose of my role as a planning, fundraising training, IT gional director, said many times the lows both WAAF and ACOL to ben- at WAAF have said that they would computer trainer is to increase the training... We have had volunteers skills the volunteers bring are avail- efit from an exchange of knowledge like to come back and work with us staff’s ability to use computers, and from all over the world at WAAF.” able in the partner organization’s and skills,” he said. “This exchange again.” to increase their effectiveness in In the past, volunteers have country, but it doesn’t have the helps to build each partner’s capac- Mr. Simmons is no exception. doing so,” he said. “This will not helped put together the annual re- funding to pay a competitive salary. ity, as well as increasing the cultural “While I may never get the op- only allow them to produce more port and set up a stock system in the But CCI volunteers not only bring diversity and cultural awareness of portunity to volunteer abroad attractive and professional docu- pharmacy. their skills to the organizations, they each organization.” again, I’m definitely interested in ments, but will also allow them to More recently Mr. Simmons and also build on the relationship of the Ms. Dove said CCI acts as the working abroad for at least another spend less time on their computers his fellow CCI volunteer, Lijeanne different partner organizations. facilitator and does things such as year. I’m currently working towards and more time conducting educa- Lee, co-ordinated a multi-media Mr. Donton is glad to have the training the volunteers, working as a becoming an English-as-a-second- tional seminars, HIV counselling education and fundraising program partnership with CCI and the ben- consultant and serving as a partner language teacher, which will give and testing, and other vital activi- “through which tens of thousands efits that come with it. for public engagement in Canada. me the opportunity to visit a variety ties.” of Ghanaians heard important HIV “Our partnership with (them) “We also work with the partners of countries throughout the world,” By the time he leaves, he’ll have to help them locate their roles and he said. completed eight staff training ses- objectives,” she said. CCI also finds “I know that at some point I’ll sions; networked WAAF’s comput- the volunteers and then, in the case want to live in Canada again, but for ers so each staff member can access of Mr. Simmons, both WAAF and now my experiences in Ghana have the Internet and share files with ACOL are involved in the interview left me with a desire to live in other others; done maintenance work and selection decision. countries and experience other cul- to keep the computers running CCI trains the volunteers and tures.” smoothly, and updated WAAF’s prepares them for what life will be Although he’d like to extend his website. like in their temporary home. stay in Africa, Mr. Simmons must The goal of a Canadian Cross- Mr. Donton said most volunteers return home to complete the Ca- roads International internship is to need time to adjust to life in Ghana nadian phase of his placement at help the host organization do what and working at WAAF, but once they ACOL. it does better and to impart the do they love it. “I will be completing my role as skills of the volunteer to the staff “I always see a change occur in an intern by taking information on so volunteers with the same skills the people who volunteer at WAAF. WAAF and its work back to ACOL’s won’t need to be sent in the future. When they first begin work here, staff, clients and other stakeholders, “Volunteers with Canadian they exhibit the symptoms of cul- making presentations on my expe- Crossroads International are not ture shock... But as they become riences throughout the community sent to help with an organization’s more familiar with life in Ghana, and helping to plan the future of the day-to-day work, but to use their especially by living with host fami- partnership between CCI, ACOL skills and experience to help the lies, the volunteers are gradually and WAAF,” he said. organization to grow,” Mr. Simmons able to integrate themselves into newsdurhamregion.com said. “Good capacity building has Mark Simmons and Lijeanne Lee are finishing their five-month internships at the culture,” he said. “By the end of searchkeyword: africaghanasimmons a lasting effect, so the benefits of a the West African AIDS Foundation in Ghana. The two will soon return home to six months (for those who stay that Follow Mark Simmons’s BLOG volunteer’s work will remain with Canada with many new experiences and memories to share. long), most volunteers are looking drinfo.ca/simmonsblog.html ‘I know that at some point I’ll want to live in Canada again, but for now my experiences in Ghana have left me with a desire to live in other countries and experience other cultures.’ A/P PAGE 16 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, FEBRUARY 10, 2006 durhamregion.com Life’s a laughing matter for actor, columnist Neil Crone

Neil is an actor and writer who when I opted for what I thought tional workshop later this month line. The hardest comedy, I think, may get a big laugh after the direc- lives with his wonderful wife, two was a safer, more reliable career in Scugog. Is this the hardest type is film or TV. Sometimes you have tor yells “Cut” but before then it’s little boys and one neurotic dog in as a teacher, I found myself doing of comedy? to be so very small and subtle be- weird. a town so small everybody knows standup and improv at night. My No. I don’t think so. When I cause basically it’s just your eyes where everyone else’s birthmarks third year of teaching I went half am onstage improvising, I can go in the shot. So you can’t use any For more are. time. I think I knew something was through a thousand and one es- body language or physical com- questions and He has performed in dozens of going to come up and I wanted to cape hatches if things aren’t going edy. Plus, when you’re shooting/4 &answers from television and radio commercials, be able to jump on it. When Sec- well. I can take things in a com- a funny scene, unlike live theatre, Mr. Crone, visit TV shows and is the voice of nu- ond City had auditions for their pletely different direction with one no one is allowed to laugh. You citizenseye.com merous cartoon characters every touring company came open, I Saturday leaped. The rest, as they say, is morning. pathetic... I mean, history. Look for Neil soon in Ken Q. Who had the greatest influ- Finkleman’s ence on your decision to get seri- new six-part ous about performing? dram-edy, Probably my wife. She has al- ‘Hotel’ and ways been the most reliable source in the fea- of support in all spheres of my life. ture film, I’d like to be able to say Bill Murray ‘Truth, Jus- or Steve Martin or George Car- tice and the lin... but I haven’t slept with any of A merican Neil Crone them. Way’ with Adrien Brody and Ben Affleck. Q. What’s your favourite movie? Neil has been performing im- ‘To Kill a Mockingbird,’ hands CONSEIL SCOLAIRE DE DISTRICT CATHOLIQUE CENTRE-SUD provised and sketch comedy for down. Favourite book too, by the more than 20 years. He is also by. an award-winning weekly humour columnist for Metroland papers, Q. Angelina Jolie or Jennifer An- Tout commence à l’école ! including the News Advertiser. iston Donnez à vos enfants les meilleures chances de réussite dans la vie. L’école Angelina... lovely with the added catholique de langue française offre une éducation de qualité dans un milieu Q. Were you the class clown? bonus of integrity, smarts and a SEMAINE de vie catholique et francophone où le respect de la personne et la Yes, I suppose so. Although I social conscience. promotion de l’excellence sont des valeurs partagées au quotidien. wasn’t disruptive. I was an hon- D’INSCRIPTION our student. I just learned to pick Q. What is your idea of the per- DU 13 AU 17 Partez du bon pied et inscrivez vos enfants à l’école catholique my moments. I used to be a high fect night? de langue française. school teacher and I can tell you I’m such a homebody it’s pa- FÉVRIER 2006 the only difference between a class thetic. For me it doesn’t get much clown and a pain in the ass is tim- better than Suzanne and the boys, Inscrivez votre enfant en ligne au www.csdccs.edu.on.ca. Cliquez sur la rubrique ing. popcorn and a good movie. Failing « INSCRIPTIONS », appelez au 1.800.274.3764 ou appelez l’école de votre choix. that, I am a huge board game fan. FAMILLE D’ÉCOLES SAINT-CHARLES-GARNIER Q. When did you decide perform- Failing that, Naked Twister. Écoles de la région de Durham et de Peterborough ing was going to be your job? WHITBY PETERBOROUGH OSHAWA It wouldn’t leave me alone. Even Q. You are hosting an improvisa- ÉCOLE SECONDAIRE CATHOLIQUE ÉCOLE ÉLÉMENTAIRE CATHOLIQUE ÉCOLE ÉLÉMENTAIRE SAINT-CHARLES-GARNIER MONSEIGNEUR-JAMOT* CATHOLIQUE 3 905.655.5635 OU 3 705.742.7571 CORPUS-CHRISTI* Special Sun We can be 1.800.464.1236 s le 16 février 3 905.728.0491 18h à 20h s le 13 février - 9h à 11h F BUT N reached at le 14 février - 13h à15h ® ÉCOLE ÉLÉMENTAIRE CATHOLIQUE AJAX SUN TAN STUDIOS Shine Offer 905-683-5110 JEAN-PAUL II le 15 février - 9h à 11h 3 905.665.5393 ÉCOLE ÉLÉMENTAIRE le 16 février - 13h à 15h NEWS CATHOLIQUE le 17 février - 9h à 11h Feb 11th Only NOTRE-DAME-DE-LA-JEUNESSE* DVERTISER 3 905.428.1460 Feb. 11th only buy 200 mins for $62 and get 200 mins FREE A * Service de garde available at all Durham locations s Portes ouvertes •Ajax 905-686-8187 •Pickering 905-839-8013 •Pickering 905-421-0111 There’s a French Catholic School near you.

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By Erin Hatfield The AIDS Committee of Staff Writer Durham Region is a volun- DURHAM — Caring, teer organization that pro- compassionate and com- vides community-based mitted drivers are desper- HIV/AIDS education and ately needed in Durham. support to people infected Gwen Humphreys, co-or- or affected. dinator of volunteers for the The committee provides AIDS Committee of Durham counseling services, emer- Region, said volunteers are gency financial assistance, a needed to drive clients to food bank, and community appointments. kitchen and community “Right now we don’t have development initiatives in any,” Ms. Humphreys said. addition to the drives to ap- “We desperately need driv- pointments. ers.” Volunteers who drive for The drivers assist people the AIDS committee are with HIV/AIDS with trans- paid mileage but there are a portation to and from medi- number of criteria that must cal or HIV-related appoint- be met. According to Ms. ments. Humphreys, drivers must “Some of them aren’t have a valid Ontario G driv- making it to appoint- er’s licence, a police check, ments because they can’t a clean driver’s abstract and get there,” Ms. Humphreys two-stage TB test completed said. annually. They must be at Currently there are at least 21 years old, have their least 20 individuals in need own vehicle and $1 million of rides either because they liability insurance coverage. do not have access to a ve- Drivers are asked to de- hicle or they are not well vote a few hours every week THE VIVA ITALIA FESTIVAL IS ON NOW. DON’T MAKE US TELL YOU TWICE. enough to take themselves. but Ms. Humphreys said the “Drivers need to en- scheduling is flexible and sure confidentiality and be most appointments are dur- friendly and supportive,” ing the day in Durham Re- Ms. Humphreys said. gion.

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By Crystal Crimi “Never in the history of Ontario has a line, which people don’t like to do, includ- lege itself can do to prevent a strike from Staff Writer group of students lost their year due to a ing me, but you do if you have to,” said Mr. happening, Mr. Polonsky said people on DURHAM — If salary and workload agree- labour dispute,” said Mr. Polonsky. Polonsky. the management and faculty side can share ments aren’t reached by March 7, Durham He added there may not even be a strike He added there’s a tremendous amount their own constructive thoughts on how to College faculty will be in a position to walk and there usually isn’t -- 1989 was the last of respect on campus, and those on strike resolve the issue. He added he has shared his off the job. time one did occur in Ontario. would never do anything to disrupt UOIT in confidence with management, although Faculty from Ontario’s 24 colleges gave Mr. Polonsky said he wasn’t surprised by students’ education. he’s not sure if it will make a difference. the Ontario Public Service Employees Union the strike vote. “I have absolute trust everyone will con- Mr. Cox said there are two main issues for (OPSEU) an 80.4 per cent strike mandate “Negotiations in Canada have a certain duct themselves in a totally respectful way if the negotiations. Feb. 7, with about 65.5 per cent of the 9,100 rhythm to them,” he said. “It would be highly this were to happen,” said Mr. Polonsky. “One is workload, which is always an issue eligible voters participating. unusual for colleagues to not give their bar- Peter McKeracher, a Durham College pro- for college faculty, and the other is salary,” David Cox, a provincial OPSEU spokes- gaining team a mandate.” fessor and president of Local 354 as well as he said. man, said a strike would cause “significant With a strike mandate received, college a member of the college faculty bargaining Mr. Cox said management is currently disruption” for colleges. management is meeting every day and get- team, said if a strike does occur, Univer- offering a four-year contract with a two per “If teachers are on strike, obviously they’re ting a plan in place in case an agreement is sity faculty and students will be asked not to cent increase in September and one per not going to be teaching or marking,” said not reached in time, said Mr. Polonsky. Ele- cross the picket line. cent increase in April of each year. OPSEU’s Mr. Cox. ments of the plan include a procedure for re- “As with any picket line, we would stop recently modified request is for 4.1 per cent At Durham College, the result was 89.5 spectfully crossing a picket line. Although no people and talk to them for a period of time per year for a two-year deal. per cent in favour of striking if a deal isn’t classes would occur for college students, the and then they would choose,” said Mr. Mc- The increase would keep college faculty in struck between OPSEU and The College campus would still be open to them. College Keracher. the middle of wages for high school teachers Compensation and Appointments Council, support staff and management would still be “We hope not to go on strike... manage- and university professors, said Mr. Cox. a provincial agency. on the job, and classes for the University of ment has to change their position,” Mr. Mc- The last contract resulted in a two-year Gary Polonsky, Durham College presi- Ontario Institution of Technology would be Keracher said. Negotiations will continue deal with a 7.5 per cent increase. dent, said if there is a strike, students will not fully operational. next week. Mr. Cox said negotiations began in Janu- lose their school year. “People would have to cross the picket While there may be nothing Durham Col- ary 2005. Solar team cell-ing its excellent adventure at $50 per solar panel

By Erin Hatfield der through adopt-a-cell,” Mr. Saxena said. and said they are an extremely popular Staff Writer The solar car will be constructed mainly event. DURHAM — Sleek, dark and futuristic, from carbon fibre and the entire surface of The team hopes to complete the vehicle the rendering of a solar vehicle created by a the vehicle will be covered by cells, 500 in all. by this summer so members can test drive it group of Durham students looks like it may Essentially, the cells are what powers the car, and concentrate on tweaking it so they can have come from another planet. converting light into electricity. qualify. The University of Ontario Institute of Tech- They are asking people to sponsor solar But an endeavour like this takes thousands nology and Durham College Solar Vehicle panels for $50. of hours of planning and labour. team created the plans for the car with the The car is actually on the low end of the “I don’t think I would ever want to calculate hopes of competing in the North American price scale according to Mr. Saxena. Some of it because it would be so overwhelming,” Mr. Solar Challenge in July 2007. the vehicles can cost more than $1 million, Saxena said. “It is a labour of love though.” But before they make it to the race, even such as the University of Michigan’s car that In addition to participating in the race, he before the actual vehicle can be built, the carries a $1.8-million price tag. said the team also hopes to promote renew- entirely student-driven team needs to raise The team is busy designing and building able energy and sustainable development $120,000. a prototype of wood and foam with plans to through education. The team is comprised of 20 students from have the actual car finished by this summer. The students officially launch their adopt- UOIT and Durham College. They come from The North American Solar Challenge begins a-cell campaign at a press conference Feb. 27 all different disciplines of study, from engi- in Austin, Texas and over 10 days the solar ve- at UOIT. neering to journalism, and each brings differ- hicles travel along the highway to Winnipeg For more information about the adopt-a- Walter Passarella/ News Advertiser photo ent skills. and then west to Calgary. cell fundraiser, call Mr. Saxena at 905-721- Geoff Chadsey straightens out the Solar Ve- Samveg Saxena, team president and found- Geoff Chadsey is a mechanical engineer- 3111 ext. 6980. hicle prototype’s wheel assembly. er, is a third-year engineering student. ing student and is in charge of recruiting for “We hope to raise 80 per cent of this the team. through corporate sponsors and the remain- Mr. Chadsey has attended one of the races Urgent Medical Care is available at the Dental Care for Adults, Kids and Great Big Babies. We keep our patients smiling by taking SCARBOROUGH GRACE the time to understand their needs. After-HoursAft H CliClinic i Operated by the Physicians of the Scarborough Add our friendly, caring staff DMD VIJAY BADHWAR, North Family Physicians After-Hours Clinic, Inc. and state-of-the-art techniques and you’ve found a good dental LOCATED: Inside Scarborough Grace Hospital home. 3030 Birchmount Road (Finch and Birchmount) • A Full Range of Dental Treatments - (FREE parking available) Bring the whole family. CLINIC HOURS: Monday to Friday 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. • Saturday & Evening Appointments - Weekends & Holidays 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. To serve you better.

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DURHAM — It’s been over two PICKERING — A Scottish centuries since Wolfgang Ama- Saturday night is planned at Forest deus Mozart died, but his music Brook Community Church this week- is still very much with us. end. His symphonies, operas, con- The church, located at 60 certos and chamber works are Kearney Dr. in Pickering Village, played the world over, his works hosts a ceilidh from 7 to 10 p.m. pop up in movie scores all the The lively evening of fun includes time and even TV commercials informal Scottish country dancing, use his tunes. Celtic music and entertainment. The A movie was made about him, performers include a world highland dance champion and a Scottish although it wasn’t entirely fac- tenor. A sampling of authentic Scot- tual. tish food is on the menu. This year, the 250th anniver- Tickets are $10 and available at sary of his birth, musicians and the church office, located off Eliza- audiences everywhere are paying beth Street, north of Kingston Road, tribute to the amazing composer in Ajax. and musician who produced an enormous number of timeless Markham show has works before his death at age 35. Durham is no exception. The Pickering sculptor Durham Region Concert Asso- ciation’s February concert will feature Canadian pianist Michael PICKERING — Pickering sculp- Kim playing three of Mozart’s tor Dorsey James is displaying work works. in the exhibition, ‘Tribute: The Art of African Canadian Artists.’ The Durham Philharmonic The show runs at the Freder- Choir will perform Mozart’s Re- ick Horsman Varley Art Gallery in quiem the same weekend. So accessible, Mozart’s music He died while writing his Requi- Also on the program are works Unionville until Feb. 26. On Feb. 11, the Durham Cham- has been included in countless em, a mass for the dead, leaving it by Chopin and Gershwin. James’s dynamic contributions ber Orchestra will include Mo- movie scores and many people unfinished. It was completed by Kim wowed the association’s to the exhibition include ‘Creator,’ zart’s Concerto for Flute and Or- have heard it, although they might one of his students. audience in an appearance two an arm carved from a piece of black chestra, with guest soloist Pam not have realized it. It’s this work that the Durham years ago and is being brought walnut, and ‘Eden Seed,’ made from Haskill of Peterborough, in its Mozart’s music can be heard in Philharmonic Choir, orchestra back this year by popular de- a cedar trunk and with Garden of concert in Ajax. Batman and Batman Begins, The and guests soloists will perform mand. Eden symbols, including the serpent So what’s the big deal? Well, Incredibles, White Chicks, Daddy Feb. 26 at College Park Church, He’s performed on his own and and the eagle (God). Of the former, the man was a genius, no doubt Day Care, A Beautiful Mind, North King Street East, Oshawa. with orchestras around the world James says symbolism incorporated about it. His musical talents were by Northwest, My Left Foot, Star “This is our third time doing it,” and has won numerous awards. into the piece is reminiscent of the Last Supper and Christ’s crucifixion, first discovered when he was three Trek: The Insurrection, Master and Phillips said. “We’re aware there He studied music in Alberta, including the slice of bread that and his father, Leopold, himself a Commander, Mr. Magoo, Mission: is a certain popularity to it. It’s British Columbia and the Juil- forms the piece’s base. musician, quickly realized what Impossible, Philadelphia and X2, one of the most accessible works liard School in New York and now The gallery is at 216 Main St. (at he had in Mozart -- a bona fide to name just a few. for concert choirs and popu- teaches at the Lawrence Univer- Carlton Road). Until March 31, it is child prodigy and moneymaker. Mozart, writing in the classical lar with audiences. There’s fire, sity Conservatory of Music in Ap- open Tuesday to Saturday, from 10 Leopold dragged Wolfgang and style, was able to convey what the there’s passion in it. The whole pleton, Wisconsin. a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sundays from his sister Maria Anna, known as Romantic composers did later, spectrum of emotions, joy, sor- The concert will be held at 8 noon to 4 p.m. Admission is $4 for Nannerl, around Europe, having that is “conveying the emotion in row, darkness, brightness. “ p.m. at the Salvation Army Tem- adults and $3 for seniors and stu- them perform in courts and halls simple terms,” Phillips says. Soloists are Lawrence Cotton, ple, 570 Thornton Rd. N., Os- dents. all over the place for years. You can hear the emotion in all bass, Carey Dolan, alto, Anthony hawa. Tickets are $30 for adults, Mozart, born Jan. 27, 1756 in of his works and people relate to Cavaiola, tenor and Monica Cot- $10 for students and are avail- Juried art show Salzburg, Austria, first composed that, he says. ton, soprano. The 3 p.m. concert able at Thomas House of Music, music when he was five. “There’s something about Mo- is all Mozart. Violinist Joyce Lai 1001 Burns St. E., Whitby, Whitby for expressive He was performing at age six, zart and the circumstances of his and pianist Marianne Turner will School of Music, 101 Dundas St. students wrote his first symphony before life which have made him an in- perform Mozart’s Violin Sonata in W., Whitby, Wilson and Lee, 87 he was 10 and his first well-known triguing figure. I think for me one B Flat major. The choir will also Simcoe St. N., Oshawa, Walters DURHAM — Secondary stu- opera at 12. He kept composing of the incredible things is such a perform Ave Verum. Music Centre, Oshawa Centre, dents here are invited to express and playing until he died Dec. 5, vast output in such a short life- Tickets area $18, $15 for stu- Oshawa, Dynes Gift House, 728 themselves in a new art show. 1791. Later composers, including time,” Phillips adds. dents and available at Wilson and Anderson St., Whitby, Lafontaine, ‘Expressions; Youth Interpreting Beethoven, Rossini, Tchaikovsky Mozart produced hundreds of Lee Music, 87 Simcoe St. N., Os- 106 Dundas St. W., Whitby, Warm Diversity through the Visual Arts’ will and Mahler, were influenced by solo and orchestral works and hawa, Information United Way, Wishes, 1300 King St. E., Oshawa see 20 original works displayed at him. nearly two dozen operas and stage Oshawa Centre, Cathy’s Gold, 78 and at the door. the Region of Durham headquarters But his continued popularity works. He wrote for the church King St. W., Bowmanville, and at The Durham Chamber Orches- in May. Awards of $200 will be pre- over the centuries since his birth and the secular world. the door. tra concert on Feb. 11 will be held sented to 10 students. is due to more than what he wrote Phillips describes Mozart, Phillips said that during the rest at the Performing Arts Centre, Students can submit one entry or played. and his father, as “very unusual, of 2006, the choir will include a Notre Dame Catholic Secondary in any medium. It’s how he wrote, says Bob strange, eccentric.” Mozart made little Mozart in each concert. School, Harwood Avenue North, The work must be able to be Phillips, director of the Durham his living by teaching, composing At the Durham Region Con- Ajax. Other works on the pro- installed on a wall. Entry deadline is Philharmonic Choir. and playing music. cert Association’s Feb. 25 concert, gram are by Wager and Berlioz. 3 p.m. on April 13. “The music is just so well-writ- A lavish lifestyle and poor pianist Kim will perform Mozart’s Admission is $10 for adults, $7 for For complete information and ten and that makes it accessible,” money management often left Fantasia in D Minor, Sonata in C seniors and students and $5 for registration forms, see www.dwac. he says. him in financial difficulties. Major and Sonata in B flat Major. children under 12. ca. durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, FEBRUARY 10, 2006 PAGE 27 A/P

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The following movies are in The inquisitive primate with Part 3 of the scary series is set theatres this weekend: a taste for excitement sets off on six years after the first film. a new adventure, meeting new It centres around a high Curious George friends along the way who are schooler who has a premonition Directed by Matthew attracted to his fun-loving and of a deadly roller-coaster mishap O’Callaghan feisty nature. involving herself and her friends. Starring: Will Ferrell, Drew Bar- Since it was originally pub- When it comes true, those who rymore and Joan Plowright. lished in 1941, the book has have cheated death and survived Rated: G never been out of print. the accident must deal with the consequences of escaping their The original ‘monkey see, Final Destination 3 fate. monkey do’ chimp comes to the Directed by James Wong ‘Pink Panther’ and ‘Firewall’ big screen in an animated feature Starring: Mary Elizabeth Win- are also playing this weekend. drawing on the tales that have stead, Ryan Merriman and entertained children for more Texas Battle. FOR FULL MOVIE LISTINGS than 60 years. Rated: R durhamregion.com After all these years, George is as curious as ever. The spunky monkey takes Ajax artist’s solo show opens an adventurous ride on the big screen.

AJAX — Anna Kuzniak hopes her lived in Ajax for 14 years. artwork “brings some sunshine to peo- “I like to paint watercolours, draw ple’s lives and their homes.” with pen and ink and charcoal and VIEW ON-LINE AT.... The Ajax artist’s solo exhibition, ‘My study photography,” she says. art to your Heart,’ runs until Feb. 28 at The show includes watercolours, oils the Ajax Public Library’s main branch. and charcoal drawings. The public can An opening reception, an opportunity see the show Monday to Thursday, to meet Kuzniak, is Feb. 11 from 2 to 4 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Fridays from 10 p.m. a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays from 1 to 5 IAN BAXTER Originally from Poland, she gradu- p.m. ated with a diploma in commercial art The main branch is at 55 Harwood heather from George Brown College and has Ave. S., just south of Hwy. 401.

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PICKERING — Shannon Rivers and other members of the St. Theresa Catholic School primary choir from Whitby sing, ‘We Are Family’ at the 11th Annual For the Kids, By the Kids Choirs STORESTORE CLOSINGCLOSING Festival held recently at the Pickering Town Centre.

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IN SPORTS Ell-Rod has hot hand in recent Pickering mens’ basketball action... See Page 31 S PORTSsportsdurhamregion.com Miller’s time good for minor hockey P anthers begin Pickering man helped prowling for numerous players reach professional level playoff wins

By Tim Munro Special to the News Advertiser tonight in PICKERING — Frank Miller knows a thing or two about hockey, and he’s got a wall covered in trophies to prove it. Pickering The Pickering man was a coach for more than 40 years, with at least a dozen NHL players having earned their stripes on his teams. Face Vaughan in opening Now retired, Miller recently discussed his ca- round; Ajax loses last game reer as a coach and his role in preparing the next generation of Canadian sports stars for the big leagues. DURHAM — The Pickering Panthers Miller’s lifelong association with Canadian face the Vaughan Vipers in the opening sports began with a short career as a football round of the playoffs. player, playing for the Toronto Argonauts’ farm The Panthers finished third in the South team. He soon switched to coaching hockey, Conference of the OHA Ontario Provincial and stayed involved for decades at all levels Junior ‘A’ Hockey League with a record of of the sport, coaching dozens of minor league 30-17-1-1, good for 62 points. The Vipers and youth teams. ended up in sixth spot with 52 points. Miller says his biggest accomplishment as The first game is tonight, Feb. 10, at 7:30 a coach came in the 1967-68 season, when p.m. at the Pickering Recreation Com- he led his teams to no fewer than four sepa- plex. rate championship titles, including the OHA Pickering closed out the regular season women’s title and a Centennial year bantam on Tuesday with a 6-2 victory over the tournament. Another big victory came during Oshawa Legionaires in a game that had his time with the Don Mills Flyers, whom he no influence on the final standings. led to the midget championships in 1971 in The rebuilding Ajax Attack closed out Winnipeg. its season Tuesday, dropping a 9-5 deci- “We go out, we put our time in, and we love sion to the Wexford Raiders. it,” says Miller. “The winning is good, the par- The game had little meaning for the ents, the kids, the whole atmosphere.” Attack, as they finished in ninth, and last, NHL players to hone their skills under Mill- place in the South with a 5-41-0-3 record er’s supervision and guidance include Rick and 13 points. Middleton, Gary Leeman, Steve Payne of the The game meant plenty for Wexford, Minnesota North Stars, and Jim Moxley. Miller however. Going into the game, the Raid- remembers Moxley as having, “the hardest ers and Vipers were tied with 52 points, shot I’ve ever seen.” While Miller was running A.J. Groen/ News Advertiser photo so the win lifted Wexford into a fifth-place a power-skating clinic in Pickering in the mid- Frank Miller’s long career has seen him coach more than a dozen athletes who have made it to the finish. National Hockey League. 1980s, he remembers encountering a promis- Vaughan will host the second game of ing young talent who impressed him right “He really cared about us as kids,” says women’s and girls’ hockey. He says he plans to the series on Monday, Feb. 13 at 7:15 p.m. away. Winder. “We looked up to him. He was a real cheer on both the men’s and women’s Olym- The third game is Tuesday, Feb. 14 at 8:30 “There was nothing that kid couldn’t do,” role model for us.” pic hockey teams as they compete in Turin, p.m. in Pickering, while the fourth game he says. “Skating, shooting, everything.” The Winder says Miller combined a tough work Italy. is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 18 at 7:45 young prodigy, Eric Lindros, went on to a stel- ethic with a positive attitude and a quick wit, “The girls’ teams don’t get enough recogni- p.m. in Vaughan. lar career with the Philadelphia Flyers, New calling him, “the king of the one-liner.” He adds tion,” he says. “It’s great (to see things chang- If necessary, the fifth game is Sunday, York Rangers and, currently, the Toronto Maple Miller taught him the importance of team play, ing).” Feb. 19 at 8:30 p.m. in Pickering, followed Leafs. Another notable local hockey figure who and of reading the game strategically while on He admits that one of his happier moments by the sixth game on Monday, Feb. 20 at served under Miller is John Winder, the current the ice. “He was very upbeat, but he also had a as a coach was beating a team that included 7:15 p.m. in Vaughan. head coach of the Pickering Panthers. Winder fast-skating team. He demanded a lot of us.” Gordie Howe’s sons during a tournament. The seventh game would be held on was a defenceman with Miller’s Toronto Red Miller says the most encouraging trend in “But nobody would probably remember that, Wednesday, Feb. 22 at 7:30 p.m. in Picker- Wings between 1965 and 1971. hockey today is the extraordinary growth of eh?” he says, laughing. ing. Learn to curl at upcoming open house at Annandale in Ajax By Jim Easson 3210 for information or to register. a great warm-up for this week’s Ontario in March. Wayne Middaugh is the defending Special to the News Advertiser ••• Men’s Provincial Championship. Richard champion and is again in the field. AJAX — The Annandale Curling Club is Annandale’s Jennifer McGhee came close Hart, vice on the Glenn Howard team that ••• hoping the Olympic curling matches will to having a big reason to cheer at the Scott also includes Brent Laing and Craig Savill, The Annandale Ladies’ Invitational Cash spark some interest for new curlers. Tournament of Hearts. Her sister, Janet Mc- won his way to the final game Sunday in the Extravaganza (ALICE) is closed off at 26 It is hosting a free open house Sunday, Ghee, was part of the Uxbridge Curling Club Strauss Canada Cup of Curling in Kamloops, teams, with a total of 104 curlers. The 14th Feb. 19 between 7 and 9:30 p.m. to intro- rink that lost the provincial final on Satur- B.C. running of the bonspiel is slated for Satur- duce the sport to anyone six years of age day, 7–6, against the Krista Scharf team from Kevin Martin made his last rock to win the day, Feb. 11. and older. Certified instructors explain the Fort William. The Canadian women’s finals event and $33,500, while the Howard team Plans are set and the finishing touches game, offer on-ice instruction, and youth are in London Feb. 25 to March 5. collected $22,000. The team is in Guelph are being settled. Three six-end games will curlers display their skills. Experience is not ••• Feb. 6 to 12 in the 10-team round robin Kia determine the winner that then gets an entry required, but warm clothing is. Call 905-683- Pickering’s resident curling Olympian had Cup, hoping to advance to the Regina Brier into the Melita Sunshine Bonspiel. durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, FEBRUARY 10, 2006 PAGE 31 A/P

SUMMER CAMP 2006 As a result ofSUMMER the quality coaching CAMP program, 2006 incorporating Ell-Rod holds off packagers Pickering As a result of the quality coachingprogram, incorporating both fun and technical-tactical activities the PSC Soccer Club is regarded as one ofboth the fun mostand technical-tactical popular soccer activities programs in Soccer Club Inc. the PSC Soccerthe Durham Camp is region.regarded as one of the most popular soccer programs in the Durham region. in Pickering men’s hoops 1735 Bayly Street., Unit 8B The PSC Summer The PSC Soccer Summer Club Soccer is Camp open is opento all to allBoys Boys and Girls (905) 831-9803 Fax (905) 831-8968 between and Girls between the ages the agesof 5 of and 5 and 16. 16. PICKERING — The scor- Iain Grant and Kip Van The 2006 TheSummer 2006 Summer Camp Cam willp will run run fromfrom Jul Julyy 3 to3 Au tog ustAugust 4 4. Check our website for more Information. ing was spread around as Kempen were good for www.pickeringsoccer.ca Check our website for more information. Ell-Rod Holdings easily seven each. Scotty Poulton TRAIN SMARTTRAIN SMART PLAY PLAY HARDHARD HAVE HAVE FUN FUN dispatched Ellis Packaging scored nine for Verifeye, COMPETITIVE SPRING TRYOUT SCHEDULE SUMMERSUMMER 2006 OUTDOOR 2006 REGISTRATION in Pickering Men’s Basket- while Derrick Jaggall had TEAM DATES TIME SITE COACH LEAGUE TELEPHONE OUTDOORIn person REGISTRATION at the clubhouse ball League action. eight and Anthony Watson SUNDAY U8 GIRLS (1998) Feb 19, 26 & Mar 5 10:00 am - 11:00 am METRO SPORT B RICHARD LISSONE DGSL 416-458-5405 In person ator the clubhouse Ell-Rod scored a 35-19 four. SATURDAY GENE GESUALDO DGSL A 905-509-1988 U9 GIRLS (1997) Feb 18, 25 & Mar 4 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm METRO SPORT A PATRICIA FOSTER DGSL B 905-831-6622 Online @ www.pickeringsoccer.caor win, with Roger Young Knights Corner Pub and THURSDAY VANCE PALACHE CESL A 905-837-5610 online at www.pickeringsoccer.ca U10 GIRlS (1996) Feb 23, Mar 2 &9 6:00 pm -7:30 pm METRO SPORT B COLENE SHARPE CESL B 905-831-3079 Clubhouse Hours leading the way with 11 Grill closed the book on SUNDAY Clubhouse Hours Feb 19, 26 & Mar 5 CESL 905-831-4863 points. Eric Hamdic con- Warwick Publishing by a U11 GIRLS (1995) 9:00 am - 11:00 am DUNBARTON PETER CORRINGHAM Monday andMon /Tuesday Tues noon Noon- 5pm to 5:00 pm THURSDAY NIXON BERNARDINO CHRIS CGSLRP CGSL 905-837-2458 tributed eight, Steve Leahy 62-42 score. Rod Fraser U12 GIRLS (1994) Feb 23, Mar 2 &9 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm METRO SPORT A CHRIS JADOOJADOO R1 905-426-2629 WednesdayWed / Thurs and 3pm Thursday- 8:30pm 3:00 & Sat pm 9 amto -8:301pm pm had six and David Voth five. had the hot hand for the SUNDAY BERT LAING CGSL RP 416-722-9482 Saturday 9:00 am to 1:00 pm U13 GIRLS (1993) Feb 19, 26 & Mar 5 1:00 pm -3:00 pm DUNBARTON DON BEAIRSTO CGSL R2 905-831-5894 FEES WILL INCREASE ON MARCH 15th John Esposito was the top victors with 20 points, fol- TUESDAY Feb FEES WILL INCREASE ON MARCH 15th U14 GIRLS (1992) 21, 28 & Mar7 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm METRO SPORT B HENRY NINABER CGSL R! 905-725-8019 $100 for players born in 2000 (U6), 2001 (U5) 2002 (U4) scorer for Ellis with five, lowed by Karl Hutchinson THURSDAY IAN BROWN 905-420-2765 $100 for players born in 2000 (U6), 2001 (U5), 2002 (U4) while Joe Lococo had four with 18, Mike Jovanov with U15 GIRLS (1991) Feb 23, Mar 2 &9 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm METRO SPORT A JORGEN RUNAS OYSL CGSL 905-686-7244 $145$145 for for players players born 19991999 (U7) (U7) and and earlier earlier Feb 14, & 21 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm MANNY WHITE OYSL CGSL 905-428-2182 and Dave Bayliss three. 10 and Randy Filinski with U16 GIRLS (1990) Feb 16 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm METRO SPORT A ALFONSO GARCIA RP 905-420-8713 ALL NEWAll NEW PLAYERS PLAYERS REQUIRE REQUIRE A CLUBCLUB ID ID NUMBER NUMBER TO REGISTER TO REGISTER SATURDAY Application forms are available online or at the clubhouse The game was played six. Alonzo Starling was U17 GIRLS (1989) Feb 18, 25 & Mar 4 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm DUNBARTON ANDY HING CGSL 905-428-7011 Application Forms are available online or at the clubhouse SUNDAY Proof of date of birth required for ALL NEW PLAYERS Jan. 30. the top scorer for Warwick U18 GIRLS (1988) Feb 19, 26 & Mar 5 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm DUNBARTON DAVE SORA CGSL 905-420-9364 Proof of date of birth required for ALL NEW PLAYERS In other action, the West with 12, while Sam Macada SUNDAY On Sat. Feb. 25th 10am - 5pm Hill Men’s Slo-Pitch team had 11, Glenn Forss 10 and U8 BOYS (1998) Feb 19, 26 & Mar 5 10:00 am - 11:00 am METRO SPORT B VINCE RICCI DBSL 905-686-6889 On Saturday February 25th SUNDAY TONY HELM DBSL A 905-831-0966 and Sun. Feb. 26th 11am - 6pm, pounded Accent Build- Luke Luukkonen six. U9 BOYS (1997) Feb 19, 26 & Mar 5 11:00 am - 12:30 pm ST. MARY VINCE SCALI DBSL B 905-509-3289 10:00 am-5:00 pm SATURDAY DANNY CASSIDY ROOSEVELT CESL A 905-839-8324 we would like to invite you to ing Sciences 43-23 behind The final game of the U10 BOYS (1996) Feb 18, 25 & Mar 4 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm DUNBARTON ROOSEVELTROBERTS ROBERTS CESL B 905-421-9072 THURSDAY JEFF NASTICH CESLA CESL 905-509-2569 and Sundaymeet the Board February members and 26th 16 points from Elman evening saw Gallantry’s U11 BOYS (1995) Feb 23, Mar 2 &9 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm METRO SPORT B ED WHITEHEAD B 905-427-2405 learn more about our programs. McLean. George Iordanov Eatery prevail over Lakar TUESDAY Feb MIKE REYNOLDS CORRADO CSL RP CSL 905-426-7070 11:00 am-6:00 pm netted 12 and Chris Shel- Carpentry 58-51. U12 BOYS (1994) 21, 28 & Mar7 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm METRO SPORT B CORRADOROCCASALVA ROCCASALVA R2 905-509-1215 We would like to invite you to meet the Board members and SUNDAY DAVE VIEIRA CSL RP CSL 905-420-2644 Get more information on our Club, don six. Horace Peterkin Tony Oliver paced Gal- U13 BOYS (1993) Feb 19, 26 & Mar 5 11:00 am - 1:00 pm DUNBARTON TBA R1 905-831-9803 learn more about our programs. Get more information about TUESDAY Feb DESMOND WARNER CSL RP 905-831-2797 the club or have your questions answered. potted six points for Ac- lantry’s with 21 points, U14 BOYS (1992) 21, 28 & Mar7 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm METRO SPORT A FABIAN BEST CESL 905-686-7152 or have your questions answered. cent, while Ian Campbell while Jim Bowen potted SATURDAY MOSES OKE CSL RP CSL 905-837-0663 Come visit us on the second floor U15 BOYS (1991) Feb 18, 25 & Mar 4 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm METRO SPORT A LEON LESLIE RP 905-683-7788 At The Pickering Town Centre, and Mario Rojas put in 16, Corrado Roccasalva SATURDAY outside People's Jewellers U16 BOYS (1990) Feb 18, 25 & Mar 4 10:00 am - noon DUNBARTON MANUEL SILVA CSL R2 416-725-2493 on the second ﬂ oor, outside People’s Jewellers. four each. ticked the twine for 10 and SATURDAY Best Buy Insurance Steve Gazmin scored nine. U18 BOYS (1988) Feb 18, 25 & Mar 4 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm METRO SPORT A LEON WILLIAMS OYSL 905-8874346 We lookLook forward forward to to meeting meeting you !!! you!!! made short work of Verif- Bill Warren and Dodge eye, winning 44-25. Sher- Beckford each hit for 14 win James led the winners for Lakar, while Bill Boston with 14, while Reuben had eight and John Flem- Newman hit for 10 and ing six.

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Real Estate Safety Coordinator will be responsible for providing support in all areas of health & Become a Montessori Teacher Toll Free 1-877-663-1054 safety and environmental issues for the Oshawa and Oakville area operations. www.tmi.edu Other responsibilities will include but not be limited to: RESOURCES FOR EXCEPTIONAL ● The administration of the WSIB program, including the Modified Duty and Return to The Toronto Montessori Institute offers CHILDREN – DURHAM REGION Work Program and assist in conducting investigations and counseling supervisors on health & safety matters. f/t, p/t and summer courses in Richmond Requires the following full time position to facilitate the ● inclusion of young children with special needs Conduct investigations of all lost time incidents and recommend, for approval, Hill. All courses lead to a into their community: corrective actions. Montessori Teaching diploma & the ● Respond to employee questions or concerns regarding health and safety issues PROGRAM SUPERVISOR within the scope of the position's duties. pre-requisite is an undergraduate degree. ● Assist as required on the administration of the Corporation's Health and Safety (FILE NUMBER PS 2006) Program. Call 905- 889-6882 for more information Primary responsibilities include the supervision of Resource Consultants ● Recommend and implement changes to the company's Health and Safety Policy. in the delivery of service and to provide resource consultation to ● or e-mail [email protected] an identified client group. Assist in training, under the direction of the Human Resources Manager - Canadian Operations, supervisors and managers on all health and safety and environmental Open House on Sat. Feb 25th QUALIFICATIONS: related legislative requirements. 10:30 – 11:30a.m. & ● Act as the Company Co-chair in all Joint Health and Safety Committee Meetings. • University degree in a Social Services field. ● Coordinate all Health & Safety Training for the Joint Health and Safety Committee Wed. Mar. 1st 10 – 11 a.m. •Five to ten years experience in the field of services to children and all employees. 8569 Bayview Avenue with special needs and their families with a minimum of 3 years supervisory experience. The minimum requirements are a Post Secondary School Degree in Occupational “NATIONAL ASSOCIATION of • Good analytical, decision making and negotiation skills. Health & Safety and Environmental studies with a minimum of 3 to 5 years of Certified Home Inspectors” • Proven computer skills in a Windows environment. experience in health & safety field in a manufacturing environment. accredited home inspection courses. Now taking registrations for • Willingness to work flexible hours as required by the service February and March classes. system Automodular Assemblies Inc. provides a comprehensive compensation package, Locations in Brantford, Peterbo- • Car and valid driver’s license are essential rough and Bowmanville areas. 2006 WINTER a rewarding, positive and stimulating environment combined with excellent Hands - on - training, mock in- GOVERNMENT career growth opportunity. spections and supervised training CONTRACTS Send resume by Friday, February 24, 2006 to: in our century-old home. Limited SNOW PLOWING seating. Register now for DAY and EQUIPMENT OPERATORS, Resources for Exceptional Children Durham Region Please forward your resume and salary expectations by email to: EVENING classes. Financing DRIVERS & LABOURERS [email protected] or by fax to: (905) 665-2539. available. 1-866-697-0117 required immed. F/T, P/T. 865 Westney Road South, Ajax, ON L1S 3M4 Operators $20-$30/hr. 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We are seeking mature, moti- Pickering is accepting applications for: LABOURER vated, and hardworking individuals Job is combination truck driver and landscape la- who seek high income potential to • Backshop (ideal for retirees) represent our company. We offer • Greens Maintenance (suitable for bourer. Team player, good work ethic, positive at- full training to licensing by the titude, punctual. Clean driver's abstract is re- Province; experience not a re- University students and part time quirement. This is an exciting ca- equipment operator retirees) quired. Applicants must have transportation to reer with a dynamic company. and from Pickering yard. Job sites are in Toronto CUSTOMER SERVICE - For a MAGICUTS one of Canada's lead- Please call Peter Hones (905)626- • Experienced Cooks, Waitstaff & HAIRSTYLIST FREE Telephone Service successful, fast growing cleaning ing chains has the following posi- 1094. Bartenders and surrounding area. Fax resume to: 905-420- Full time with company. The applicant should tions available: Licensed Assistant 3242. Only selected candidates will be contacted. FREEDOM Manager for Whitby and Ajax. Plus Please fax or email resume to experience PHONE LINES demonstrate a mature, positive at- PT stylist for Whitby and Oshawa. titude with excellent communica- We offer: Competitive salary, op- [email protected] JOSEPH'S Regardless of Credit tion skills. A background in direct portunity for advancement, paid Fax: 905-294-5115 APPLY TODAY! Start Tomorrow! EXPERIENCED PLOW TRUCK HAIRSTYLING No Deposit Required customer contact a definite asset. vacation, profit sharing, free train- Pickering Promotional Company is drivers. Resume and drivers ab- Oshawa Centre LOWEST PRICE Please submit resume to: Jim ing classes, monthly prizes, hiring $20/ HR. AVERAGE. Registration looking for 15 people in Customer stract required. Experienced need bonus, benefits. Join a winning DRIVERS WANTED for Blue Line EXPERIENCED BRICKLAYER, Apply in person Call now & receive Carruthers, c/o UNDERWOOD'S, team. Call Cheryl (905) 723-7323 Positions available immediately. Taxis. Part-time shifts available. exp a must, must have own trans Service, Sales & Marketing and only apply. Also looking for inde- Good communication skills re- light Warehouse. No experience pendent sidewalk crew, with own or call Joe 1 month FREE 410 Finley Ave. Ajax, Ont. L1S Please call Roy at 905-440-2011 work Oshawa and Toronto. Call 2E3. Fax: 905-619-9829. Email: quired. 905-435-1052; 866-940- or (905) 439-1111. Gary (905) 725-7370 after 6 necessary. Full training provided. vehicles and shovels/snow blow- (905) 723-9251 1-866-884-7464 CASH DAILY! $70-$100 a day. 0970 [email protected] Call Cindy (905)837-9200. ers. call (905)438-1170 [email protected] Call Sam 905-837-9172 www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, February 10, 2006, PAGE 33 A/P

URGENT - CLEANERS NEEDED EXPERIENCED BODYMAN for TELE SALES IN WHITBY…NO COMMUTE! One of a kind CLINICAL RESEARCH COORDI- Looking for individuals part time established body shop in Claring- NATOR Registered Nurse with and full time with cleaning experi- ton. Must have 3-5 years experi- opportunity. One position available. B2B Sales. Help us current certificate from the College ence for great new opportunities ence, good attitude and work with of Nurses of Ontario. Ability to with cleaning service for residential minimum supervision. Fourth year create\manage the program. Grow with us! Unlimited potential. work independently and as a team clients. $10 and up per hr. and gas apprentices welcome to apply. member. Preferred knowledge of allowances offered. Own vehicle Please fax resumes to: 905-983- PROVEN TELE SALES EXP RE- QUIRED. $14-$19 + Commission. the guidelines and organizations preferred. Serious inquires only. 9859 with 3 references. Salary to governing research and ethics in- TREATMENT FOSTER CARE PROGRAM Call 905-686-5424 now. commence with experience. No Resumes: 905.430.3389 or [email protected] cluding documentation and sub- For Northumberland, Kawartha Haliburton, Durham, Required Immediately phone calls. mission requirements (ICH/GCP). and Hastings Children's Aid Societies Ability to communicate effectively Tool Repair Technician EXPERIENCED PREP PERSON in an oral and written format with required. Minimum 5 years patients, public, colleagues and Growing production tool importer experience. Submit references to: other health disciplines. Superior CAREER OPPORTUNITY organizational and time manage- requires repair technician to join our ARCHITECTURAL MILLWORK 520 Fox St. Unit 1, Oshawa ON 1 Full-time for a Clinical Case Consultant (CCC) L1J 6X3 EXPERIENCED telemarketer ment skills. Computer skills. team. Good mechanical aptitude and company seeks fully experienced required to make cold calls and Good clinical judgement and ability and 1 (6 month contract position) Clinical Case Consultant table saw operator in Durham Re- appointments for Pickering small to practice independently. Recent good attitude a must. gion area. Please fax resume to HOME SEWERS to cut and ma- business. P/T, mornings. Hourly intravenous and venipuncture The Treatment Foster Care Program for the Children's Aid Will train the right candidate 905-433-1463. chine sew patchwork quilts, bed wage + commission. Please e-mail skills. Identifies a commitment to linens and accessories. Overlock resume to: [email protected] personal continuing education ac- Societies of Durham, Kawartha, Haliburton, Hastings and Fax resume; (905)839-7100 ARCHITECTURAL MILLWORK machine and experience required. tivities. Training and support pro- Northumberland, is seeking two clinically oriented workers. Or email; company seeks fully experienced Call Della or Cydney at 416-489- SALES, advanced commissions, vided. Fax CV and cover letter to These positions will support planned expansion of the Program cabinet maker in Durham Region 7992 ext 21 or 1-800-363-6080. P/T, F/T, okay with talking to small Pat Schmidinger at 905-683-7071 [email protected] area. Please fax resume to 905- groups. A NYSE Company. Dia- or E-mail: [email protected]. 433-1463 as well as coverage for an employee leave. The incumbents will INTER-CONNECT IN EAST Scar- na 866-306-5858. train and support foster parents; assess treatment needs and borough looking for telephone CYW'S / DSW'S - D.L.C. Residen- support delivery of therapeutic services to children in the milieu; Herbal Magic is seeking professional CARPENTER apprentice for local technician, experience an asset. TELEMARKETER - Pickering- tial Services requires CYW / DSW restoration company. Must have Strong computer knowledge, cus- based conference company est. in graduates to work Full-Time with develop/deliver training curriculums and participate in pro- compassionate career oriented own vehicle with good driver's ab- tomer service skills and ability to 1986 seeks individual with ex- severely delayed children and gram evaluation. individuals to provide weight stract. Please fax resume to: 905- work alone a must. Will supply ve- cellent telephone manner for youth with developmental disabil- 728-3179. hicle, tools and benefits. E-mail to: telemarketing to businesses within ities and autism in the Scarbo- The successful candidates for CCC's will have a Child and Youth management counselling in a clinic [email protected]. No phone calls. an existing client base. Hourly rough area. Experience with com- setting. Phone and sales experience DEAN WATSON AUTO Sales Ltd. plus commission. Resume to plex and aggressive behaviours Worker Diploma and a BA Degree, or BSW Degree / MSW [email protected] are an asset. Full time applicants only. Busy Chrysler dealership requires LICENSED MECHANIC required essential. Shift work involved re- Degree with additional three years experience of working in the Licensed Technician. Chrysler immediately. Generous pay and quiring day, evening, and weekend Child Welfare and/or Children's Mental Health system. experience preferred, busy shop, benefit package. Active Green & availability. G Class driver's li- Apply in person with resume to: benefits, Great work environment. Ross, 534 Ritson Rd. S. Oshawa, cense required. C.P.I., First Aid, Apply Service Manager: 905-852- or call Chris or Kim 905-728-6221. C.P.R. an asset. Criminal Refer- Salary rage of $38,349 to $62,213 1330 Ritson Rd. North, Oshawa 3313, Fax 905-852-4890, apply in ence Check and Pre-Employment No Phone Calls Please person 253 Toronto St. S. (Hwy. FITNESS DEPOT requires sales medical necessary. Only those se- Competition Closing - February 24, 2006 47 S.) Uxbridge. LICENSED MECHANIC required, associate. Fitness background a lected will be contacted, no phone $60/hour. Start tomorrow- Estab- plus. Fax resume to our Pickering calls please. Fax resumes to: 416- (Please specify position applying for) lished mobile hydraulic mechanic EXPERIENCED PAINTER location 905-839-8481 Attn: Todd 281-4529 or email: service for sale. Consists of truck, [email protected] Apply to: Mr. Grey Dulmage, MSW wanted, custom homes. (905)213- equipment, tools, customer list & 7211 training. Invest in your future. Dave Executive Director (905)767-6748, (905)666-1434 FULL TIME DENTAL Receptionist Att: Kevin Sullivan, B.A., MSW, RSW required, downtown Oshawa. EXPERIENCED SHEET METAL FABRICATION Tuesday through Saturday. Please Treatment Foster Care Program MECHANIC MILLING MACHINE OPERATOR A PHYSIOTHERAPIST (Regis- fax resume to: 1-905-357-7743. 200 Division Street, Unit F minimum of 5 years experience. tered) NEEDED Immediately. Noranco Mfg . a leading supplier of aerospace parts located in Familiar with steel mill equipment. (4pm-8pm). Non OHIP. Busy clin- Cobourg, Ontario K9P 3P7 Must be able to read drawings. LEVEL II DENTAL ASSISTANT, 4 Pickering, Ontario, is seeking an experience NC Brake operator, ic in Pickering Medical Building. days per week, fluent in English. Submit resumes by fax 905-576- [email protected] or (905)373-0522 Fax: (905)372-7006 1928. No evenings, no weekends. other tasks will also be required such as countersinking, Fax: 905-420-7598. Please fax resume: 416-438-3431. Email: [email protected] operating a kick press, tapping. WANTED: LICENSED Electri- CDA/PDA for Whitby location. The successful applicant must be a team player, work well in a cians, 4th & 5th term apprentices Evenings and Saturdays required. OFFICE COORDINATOR and fast paced environment and be well organized with attention to for industrial construction project. Contact Michelle at 905-427-4280. Assistant at Miranda Naturopathic If you're looking for a challenging position with one of the Work experience in that field Clinic (Whitby). Excellent customer world's leading snack food companies, here's your chance to detail. mandatory. Send resume to: The DENTAL LAB in Ajax seeks qual- service, organizational skills. join our Scarborough, Ontario team as a full-time... Comprehensive benefits. QUALIFIED applicants please FAX Belleville Intelligencer, 45 Bridge ity conscious denture technician to Experience working in a profes- St. E., P.O. Box 5, Belleville, ON join our team. Please call sional setting. Send resume to: Customer Service Representative. your resume to: 905-831-0104 or email [email protected] K8M 1L5 (905)426-3663 [email protected] In your role as a CSR you will process shipments, complete end of day paperwork, make necessary adjustments, trouble- shoots system problems and be the key link to our Sales Representatives. An ideal candidate is a recent graduate or someone with previous experience in the CSR field. Accepting applications for LICENCED TRUCK At Frito-Lay Canada, we've built our success by developing our organization from within, AND TRAILER MECHANICS Our mission is "To be the World Class assembly and and giving our people the tools and the chance & APPRENTICE MECHANICS sequencing operation to the Automotive Manufacturers." to grow. If you're hungry for a challenge we invite (Whitby Terminal) you to fax your resume to 416-284-3245 Excellent wages/benefit package for Automodular Assemblies Inc., a Canadian Company is currently seeking qualified qualified applicant. Apply in person to: candidates for the following position at our Whitby facility: Verspeeten Cartage Ltd. ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE CLERK Adult Route 1900 Boundary Road Operators Reporting to the Senior Accountant, the Accounts Receivable Clerk will be responsible Whitby, Ont. L1N 8P8 for: for home delivery Phone: 905-404-8470 Brooklin Concrete is a manufacturer of a of the ● Processing accounts receivable invoices, cash receipts and banking. diverse line of precast concrete products Toronto Star in ● Collection follow-up and reporting serving the landscape products, underground Whitby, Ajax or ● Maintaining accounts receivable files and ensure completeness of records utilities and on site sewage treatment trades. Pickering. 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Sep- Regency Place Apartments 905-430-7397 arate entrance, coin-op laundry, 15 Regency Crescent (Mary St. & Hickory St.) parking, bus stop at door, first/last OPEN HOUSE DAILY from 8AM - 8PM req'd 905-426-5844. & Whitby Place905-430-5420 Come Worship 900 Dundas Street, East (Dundas St. & Garden St.) PARK/ADELAIDE Large 3-4 bedroom unit, $1300 inclusive. 2 To advertise your church in our regular Worship section on Fridays call Janice at Port Hope905-885-8294 baths, 2 floors, large kitchen, din- Northumberland Place, 155 Toronto Rd. (Toronto Rd. & Hwy 2) ingroom, office, private entry. coin- 905-683-0707 or fax 905-579-4218. Email: [email protected] op laundry, parking, bus stop at Scarborough door, first/last req'd 905-426-5844. Markham Corners (townhouses) 416-292-0118 30 Kimbercroft Ct. (Markham & Sheppard) DIVORCE RECOVERY PICKERING 2 bedroom base- WORD OF TRUTH ment apartment. $900/mo. No WORKSHOP pets. Separate entrance. Updated CHRISTIAN CENTRE 1 MONTH FREE RENT kitchen. Utilities included. 1 park- 1527 Bayly St. Pickering Divorce or Separated? ing, laundry. Minutes to French- Are disappointed and insecurity getting man's Bay. Available immediately. 905-839-0333 or Up to $500 Move-In Allowance 905-837-0365. the better of you? Condominium Suites Senior Pastor Joseph Fisher PICKERING Altona/Hwy2, 2 bed- This FREE 7-part hands-on workshop will 1, 2, 3 Bedroom Apartments room, ground level, walkout to pat- We invite you to come and Oshawa - Starting At $750. io. Sep entrance, freshly painted, help you rebuild the castle that has crashed quiet non-smokers. $950/mo. celebrate Jesus with us ! around you by guiding you to: ● Renovated Suites ● Free Utilities Available immediately. (905)509- 1740 Worship times: ● Free Parking ● Senior Discounts • Grieve and Let Go ● Full Security System PICKERING ALTONA/SHEP- Sun. 11am & 7pm, Wed. 7pm • Take Charge PARD New private bachelor apart- • Focus Call for more information ment, separate from main house, Fri. 8pm - Youth (R.E.A.C.H.) 905-728-4993 separate entrance, free cable/In- • Get A Life …Yours! ternet/parking. Laundry en suite. Visit our Resource Centre at GM RETIREE & EMPLOYEE DISCOUNT No pets/smoking. Transit at door. Facilitated by Juliet who’s been there e & oe 401. Utilities included. $800. ST. ANDREW’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 1543 Bayly St. or call: 905-839-4953 905-509-4929. 35 Church St. N., Pickering Village Sponsored by Ajax Baptist Church We provide: mentoring, computer PICKERING BASEMENT APT. for 905-683-7311 Sundays, 3:30-5:30 pm THE NEW WHITE OAKS! rent. 1 large, 1 small bedroom, training, tutoring, career development, February 19th – April 2nd laundry room, 1 parking, private Sunday Family Worship - 10:30 a.m. WELCOME HOME! entrance, utilities included. No Sunday School - Supervised Nursery anger & stress management assistance, To register call 905-683-4802 smokers/No pets. References. Friendly, family community with spacious, $850 monthly. 416-707-0755. Pastor John Bigham teen parent support & fun activities. or email to [email protected] newly renovated 1, 2 and 3 bdrms. EVERYONE WELCOME (For youths ages 13-19) See more on www.ajaxbaptist.ca Park like setting. Close to GO, 401 PICKERING Liverpool/Finch. Spacious 1-bdrm. bsmt. apt. and shopping across the street. $750/mo. w/separate entrance. Affordable prices. Utilities included. ALSO room avail. $480/mo. Quiet neighbourhood, non-smokers pre- (905)668-7332 ferred. Utilities included. Avail. immediately/March 1st. Call Mark ** MOVE IN BONUS ** 416-554-1557. BROCK/DRYDEN, Whitby. New COURTICE main floor of house, WHITBY, avail. immediately. 3- LARGE, CLEAN room near OC, 2-bdrm, ensuite bathroom, under- beautiful, clean, bright, prof deco- bedroom, close to all amen- furnished, share kitchen & bath, MOVING SALE - LOTS OF ANTIQUES!!!!!! PICKERING, LEGAL one bed- ground parking, 4 appliances, en- rated, 3-bedroom, quiet neighbour- ities/401, 3-appliances, first/last, first/last. Available immediately. CLEAN, BRIGHT 1-BEDROOM OSHAWA - HARMONY & KING, room basement apartment, cable, suite washer and dryer, a/c, hood. Backs onto park. 1-1/2 baths references, no pets $1200 plus Phone 905-436-1420. gate leg table, antique secretary, 9 pc. dining basement apt., quiet Whitby neigh- Must See - new wood laminate utilities included. Separate en- $1100/mo inclusive. Avail. March 5 appl. private entrance, non- utilities, (905)430-0921. set, plus MANY more antiques, bourhood, separate entrance, full flooring, spacious and bright one trance, close to amenities, non 1st. Call (905)619-3502 smoking. $1150/mo+utilities. PICKERING - Brock/401, rooms house wares, etc. bathroom, utilities, a/c, bedroom apartment, $700 includes smoking/pets. Immediately. lst/last March lst. (905)434-5422 for rent, parking, 2 fireplaces, large fridge/stove, washer/dryer, 1 car utilities, cable, laundry, parking. EVERYTHING MUST GO! required. References, Call PICKERING PARKWAY - 3 bed- kitchen, 5 appliances, livingroom, parking. $750/month. Immediate- Steps to bus, shopping and easy (416)557-8516 backyard, hottub, furnished or un- ly/March 1st. No smoking/pets. access to 401, no smoking/pets. rooms, 1 1/2 baths, one-parking, COURTICE, 3+1 BEDROOM, 4 (905) 839-2445 avail. March 25. $1295/mo+hydro. baths, mf family & laundry. Fin- furnished, cable/internet included. (905)728-7578 lst/last. Available April lst. PICKERING- WHITES/401 3- Near bus stop, $450/month, (905)623-2311 Immaculate condition. View at ished basement, sep dining room, BRIGHT & CLEAN 4-bedroom Bdrm Upper, Sep Ent, Eat-in Kit, www.tinyurl.com/22n4j 416-893- available immediately. $1500+util- avail. immediately. 416-300-1366. 3PC Queen-Anne full size couch, Laundry, Parking, No Smoking, townhome in Oshawa, available loveseat, chair with ottoman, floral OSHAWA bachelor apt, totally 2545 ities. Call John or Linda (905)433- immediately. $1200/month all in- CLIPPER Avail Immed, $1250+ Utilities or 1576 ROOM FOR RENT, OSHAWA, design, creamy white background renovated, near hospital, 3 rd floor, $1475 inclusive. Call Danny clusive. First/last req'd. Call Chris- central to amenities/bus stop. Own w/pink, grey flowers, mahogany APARTMENTS avail. March 1, $600 month all in- tina 905-697-8982. AJAX 2 & 3 Bed. (416)574-9522 TV, kitchen privileges. Prefer work- SINCERE SINGLES, Professional wood trim, classy, good condition, clusive, call (905)434-5149. HOUSE FOR RENT IN RAGLAN. ing female. A very clean neat envi- asking $750, negotiable. (905)440- Please call 2 + bdrm., available March 15th. Introduction Service (1992) unlimit- RECENTLY RENOVATED SPA- HILLCREST HEIGHTS Commu- ronment. Available immediately. ed matches, unlimited time period. 4434 905-683-6021 to OSHAWA HOSPITAL area, north CIOUS 3-bedroom between the $1200+utilities, first/last/references nity Living in Oshawa now has 905-579-9119. of Adelaide, large upper 2-bed- required. Prefer non-smoker. Call Call toll free 1-866-719-9116 arrange a viewing & tranquility of lake/convenience of A-ABA-DABA-DO STOP PAYING units Avail. immed., parking incl. www.sinceresingles.ca A DININGROOM, cherry wood, discuss our current room, 2 baths, laundry, parking, downtown Pickering. Walk to GO. RENT! Own from $650/mth. NO 905-655-4005. Please call 905-576-9299. double pedestal table, 8 chairs, $850/mo inclusive. First/last. Call Ensuite, laundry, underground MONEY DOWN. $35,000 + family WHITES RD./401 Buffet, hutch, dovetail construc- special 905-579-2350 Shelter Canadian parking, tall ceilings, crown mould- income - up to $20,000 cash IMMACULATE BROOKLIN Town- Furnished bachelor. YOU, GIRL EATTING ICE cream, tion. New, still in boxes. Cost ing. $1350/inclusive. 416-712- back. To good to be true. NORTH EAST OSHAWA home Watford/Winchester area. 3- looked at me. Oshawa Shopping $11,000, sacrifice $2,600. 416- Properties Ltd. OSHAWA LARGE CLEAN 2-bed- 7613. Call Ken Collis, Coldwell Banker 2-BEDROOM BSMT., Private bathroom, u/g Centre Jan. 21. Me, guy in white 746-0995. room apartment. Newly renovated bdrms, 5 appliances, 1-1/2 baths, 2M Realty, Assoc. Brkr, walk out patio door deck, garage, fenced yard, parking. No smoking. coat misunderstood your mes- in very quiet adult lifestyle building, (905)576-5200 or 1-866-576-5200, to backyard. Jaccuzi tub, sage. I'm sorry. Please correspond A King orthopedic pillowtop mat- COURTICE - 2 bdrm. apt. Avail- near all amenities. $775 first/last $1300+utilities. No smoking. Avail. Suits contract person email: [email protected] sep. shower, Sep. entrance, March 1st. 416-618-4149. to File #241 Oshawa This Week tress set. New in plastic, cost able March 1. $800/mo. First/last. Avail. immediately/March 1st. Lo- Regency Manor or commuter P. O. Box 481, Oshawa Ont. L1H $1600. Sacrifice $550. 416-746- No smoking/pets. 905-576-9252. cal 289-314-3651. 2-BEDROOM parking, suitable for professional/couple. Avail. immedi- $140/week. Available 7L5. 0995. Can deliver extra-large in quiet bldg, 2 BEDROOM,OSHAWA, Central LUXURY TOWNHOME in Whitby, COURTICE/EXECUTIVE 1500 OSHAWA Olive/Central Park. location, dinning room, living room, ately/Mar.1st. First/last. No 3-bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, finished 905-831-9248 freshly painted, in beautiful kitchen, parking for one, bus, ap- APPLIANCES, refrigerator, stove, sqft, 1 bedroom plus office base- one-bdrm basement apt. Sep en- smoking/pets. basement w/gas fireplace, 6 new heavy duty Kenmore washer & Whitby neighbourhood. pliances, $1,000/mo. all inclusive, $895/mo. inclusive. ment apartment. Separate entrance, cable, appliances, parking. Ideal for adults & seniors. appliances, air, no pets, referenc- dryer, apartment size washer & trance, walk-out to ravine, laundry, Laundry Available. $700/mo inclu- first/last, Avail. immediately. 905-720-2307 es & credit check, $1500/month. clean building. insuite (905)723-1475. dryer. Mint condition. Will sell sep- cable, parking, A/C. No smok- sive. Avail March 1. Absolutely no Available immediately. (905)430- arately, can deliver. Call (905)903- smoking/pets. (905)725-8448 after storage, onsite laundry. 0404 ing/pets, first/last and references Incredible value $895 PICKERING, FULL-TIME live in 4997 required. $900 plus utilities. $100 6:00-pm A ABSOLUTELY astounding 6 ORONO, 2-3 bedroom bungalow, nanny required for 3 children (ages 905-668-7758 large kitchen w/walkout, 3-bath- AJAX HOUSE, clean quiet, fur- move in allowance. Call 905-436- months free, then own a house OSHAWA SOUTH 3 bedroom nished, cable, internet, laundry, 8, 5 & newborn). Flexible hours. CARPETS SALE & HARDWOOD 1387. OSHAWA one bedroom basement from $600/month. Up to $15,000 rooms, large familyroom w/fire townhouse, close to schools, Legal, references. (905)626-6167 FLOORING: carpet 3 rooms from place, laundryroom, washer/dryer, parking, house-phone, near plaza, apartment, large kitchen, newer cash back to you! Require $35,000 shopping. $975/month plus util- bus, smoking outside. No pets. $329 (30 sq. yd.) includes: carpet, LUXURY 3 BEDROOM apartment broadloom, separate entrance plus RENOVATED AND SPACIOUS, + up family income and reasonable finished basement, gas furnace, ities. First/last. 905-579-9956 or pad and installation. Free esti- c/air, garage, pool, 4.5 acre Mature male preferred. NO lease in Oshawa. 2 appliances, air, 2 full parking, all utilities included plus 2-bed. apt. in Oshawa, available credit. No down payment required. Toll-free 1-866-922-6422. $450/incl. 905-409-9495. mates, carpet repairs. Serving baths, utilities extra. $850 per mo. laundry. $680 lst/last no smoking. now. All inclusive rent, close to Why Rent! Call Bill Roka, 25 years wooded lot. $1,200.00+util. Durham and surrounding area. Available immediately. Call Available immediately. (905)922- amenities. Call 416-722-4709. as top sales rep with world's lead- Mar.01/06. Pat 905-472-7300 x Credit Cards Accepted. Call Sam 229 PICKERING - 3 bedroom Town- AT BLOOR & SIMCOE, Oshawa. (905) 725-9991. 4411 leave message ing realtor. Remax Spirit house, (Glenanna/Kingston) No Share furnished apt with 2 males. (905)686-1772 UXBRIDGE NEW! Townhouse (905) 728-1600, 1-888-732-1600 Smoking/pets. Close to all amen- Near all amenities, cable/internet RESPONSIBLE home childcare, MARY/ADELAIDE, 3-bdrm, avail. OSHAWA Park South/401 new / Apartments, air conditioned, 4 OSHAWA, 2 bdrms, whole home, ities, 401, Go Train,Schools, Mall included. Available immediately, 17 years experience, infants-10 AFFORDABLE APPLIANCES, March 1st. $900/mo inclusive. management, newly renovated appliances, patio/garden, parking, A GARDENER'S PARADISE, High-efficiency gas heat. New win- $1200 + elec. Great condition, 1st/last, $450/mo inclusive, View- years. First-Aid/CPR, creative play HANK'S APPLIANCES, Your parts ALSO 1-bdrm avail. April 1st. 1-2-3 Bedrooms from $725. Well- storage. 905-852-4777 Whitby. 3-bdrm upper level bunga- dows. Good neighbourhood, large hardwood flooring, interlock patio, ing (905)433-4088. and outdoor activities. Church/De- Specialists! Refrigerators, $99/up. $700/mo inclusive. Separate en- maintained, clean, quiet, improved low. Bright, spacious, hardwood private backyard, patio/garden. avail immed. Call 416-560-6854 laney. Call Elaine (905)683-0352 Washers, dryers $125/up. Stoves, trances, parking, cable, c/a. Pro- security. Bus/GO. Hydro included. floors, air, 1/2 acre lot, gazebo, Close to amenities. Non-smoking. AVAILABLE March 1, , 1 room, $149/up, Visit our showroom. fessional adults preferred. No 835 Oxford 905-622-0835; 885 WHEELCHAIR Many assets, must see! Avail. im- Large selection! 426 Simcoe St.S. garden, parking, quiet residential PICKERING VILLAGE, 3 bedroom share all amenities. Laundry in- smoking/pets. (905)448-0422 Oxford 905-622-0885 area. No smoking/pets. April 1st. mediately. $875/mo+ utilities. cluded, parking available. (905)728-4043. ACCESSIBLE UNITS (905)721-0656 townhouse, with garage, 5 appli- $1295/mo+ utilities. 416-827-3334 ances, fenced yard, close to $375/month. Oshawa/Courtice NORTH Oshawa - 2 bedroom, OSHAWA SOUTH, spotless 2 Rossland/Westney, Ajax. border. Leave message (905)433- ALL NEW QUEEN orthopedic March lst., Clean, family building. bedroom apt. in a very quiet adult- schools and all amenities, nice ar- mattress set, cost $1000, sacrifice 2 bedroom apt OSHAWA, Holiday Inn area, large ea. $1250 + hydro. First/last. 1502 Heat, hydro and two appliances in- lifestyle 5-plex. Suitable for work- $931/mo inclusive, AJAX SOUTH -3-bedroom main- 2-bdrm main-level, garage, BUY/SELL stair lifts, porch lifts, $250. Call 905-213-4669. cluded. Pay cable, parking and ing semi-retired person or couple. floor semi-bungalow, new air + Available March 1. Call 905-420- scooters, hospital beds, ceiling lifts Available immediately. $1185/mo. Brand new 2-bdrm 3301. PICKERING, Whites/Bayly, Room laundry facilities. (905) 723-2094 No smokers/no pets. $750 hydro furnace, hardwood, fenced, freshly lower $985/mo. All utilities includ- etc. Call SILVER CROSS AT APPLIANCES - Kenmore refriger- 905-619-2287, painted, $1075+part utilities, im- available immediately. Share kitch- extra. Includes heat, water, ed, appliances included. Near en & bathroom, laundry, cable, util- (905) 668-8560 OR 1-800-659- ator, Capri stove, 5 yrs. old. NORTH OSHAWA, 1-bedroom for 1-parking outside, first/last month. mediate possesstion. No amenities/401. No dogs. 0668 Range-hood and dishwasher. 1-866-323-9962 ext 27 pets/smoking. First/last/references. ities incl. $500/mo. Smokers wel- rent $710/monthly, includes util- Available April 1 or May 1/06. Ref- First/last/ref. Avail. immediately. comed. First/last. Call (905)420- $600. (905)427-5513 after 5 p.m. ities, fridge, stove, parking. Call erences. Ravine Rd. 905-728- 2-car Parking & laundry. 905- (905)434-1386 6355 RESPITE CARE BEDS available. 905-579-9777. 3634. WHITBY 1-BEDROOM apartment 686-6773. See: www. BEAUTIFUL 9 FT oak POOL TA- privateexchange.com Call SUNNYCREST NURSING available. Close to 401, Go, $750 2 ROOMS AVAILABLE near BLE with turned legs, 1" Italian plus hydro. Available immediately SCUGOG LAKE 3 bedroom bun- WHITBY Shared accommodation HOMES. Margaret Misetic, ONE BEDROOM BASEMENT, OSHAWA, 2 bdrm apts available galow, 1/2 acre. All renovated, Oshawa Centre. Share very large in 4-bedroom home suitable for a slate, leather pockets, cues, cue immediately. Raised bungalow, In- or March 1st. Call (905)666-1261. Director of Care, 905-576-0111 walkout, fireplace, clean, bright. AJAX, EXECUTIVE HOME, furnace, carpeting, windows, house with 3 others, ages 20-30. working person, $125 weekly. Call ext. 226. balls, $2,195 or will trade for 3/4" Pickering, near schools, asking cludes 4 appliances, utilities, 2800+ sq.-ft., 3+1 bdrms, ensuite, attached 2 car garage, lake Free laundry, $425-$450/room in- (905)665-2728. wood flooring, or carpet, or car- $800. include utilities. Available 2-parking, backyard. Upper WHITBY CENTRAL location. 3-1/2 baths, 2 kitchens, huge access. First/last available im- clusive. First/last. 905-718-5753. pentry work. 905-396-4411. March lst. (905) 683-0926. $800/month; Lower $770/month. Exclusive 2 bedroom in beautiful basement apt. w/separate en- mediately. $1000/month. First/last, references. (905)721- quiet 5-plex building. Indoor trance, double garage, 7 applianc- (905)432-1947, 905-914-1415. BED, Aamazing bargain, queen 2342, email: [email protected] AJAX, $450/MO. Nice clean room, parking, laundry, no pets/smoking. es, cac, cvac, $2400+ utilities, (ne- Hardwood floors, parking, walk to orthopedic mattress set, new in OSHAWA $950/utilities. First/last, referenc- gotiable or may rent separately). bus, plaza, gym, library. Internet, plastic, warranty, $250. 416-741- OSHAWA, 2-bdrm bsmt apt, newly es. March 1st. Ann 905-244-2444 (905)683-7267 7557. Will deliver Park/Adelaide WHEELCHAIR cable & phone included. No smok- 1997 POLARIS 600 XLT Touring, IBRAHIM, AFRICAN Medium and renovated, stove/fridge, close to or 905-728-8041 ing. Avail. immediately. First/last. Oshawa Centre (Madison Ave), no loaded-electric start, reverse, hand Clairvoyant. I can help you out (230 Nipigon St) ACCESSIBLE UNITS 416-568-5199. with all despairs. Reunite lovers BEDROOM SET, cherrywood, 2 & 3 Bedrooms smoking/pets. $800/mo + 1/2 util- WHITBY, large 2 bedroom apt. AJAX, VERY SPACIOUS 4-bed- & thumb warmers, deluxe adj. bed, chest, dresser, mirror, 2 night ities. Avail. immediately. Call 905- room house, $1390+ % utilities. Rossland/Westney, Ajax. back rest, cover. Mint condition, forever, happy marriages, court with ensuite, in executive house, case, remove bad luck, curses, stands. Dovetail construction, nev- Well maintained 449-3093 after 6 p.m. including, appliances and gas fire- Basement 2-bedroom apartment 3-bedroom townhouse AJAX, LARGE ROOM for rent, only 3817 mi. Asking $3,900.00 er opened. Cost $8,000 Sacrifice $800+ % utilities. Hwy 2 & Church. clean home, use of kitchen & laun- (905)985-9132. success in business, exam, pro- building. Near all place, indoor parking, cable, no $1,127/mo + utilities. tection against evil, and even $1,900. (416)748-3993 OSHAWA, 2-BEDROOM upper smoking/pets, avail April 1, $1650, Close to school. First/last required. dry. Own bathroom. Furnished or amenities. From only (416)457-8788 Available immediately. unfurnished, $500/month nego- hopeless cases. Quick Results. half of duplex. 1-parking, $690/mo first & Last, references. call 416-783-3910 BITS AND BYTES COMPUTER $835/month + hydro. + utilities, first/last required. Avail- (905)668-3977 905-619-2287, tiable. Call John (905)626-2030 Services: P4/1.8Ghz (IBM Dsktp) (905)723-0977 able March 1st. No pets. Call 905- AN UNBEATABLE DEAL! 0 1-866-323-9962 ext 27 512mb/40g/dvd-cd-rw: only $319., 430-0249. WILLIAM PEAK CO-OP in Picker- down, own your own home. Car- FURNISHED ROOMS in 3 year PSYCHICS reader and advisor, add matching 17" Flat (CRT) Moni- ing has 1 and 2 bedroom seniors' ries for less than rent. OAC. Mini- new house. Ajax. Suit profession- EARLY SWIMMING POOL help in all life's problems, satisfac- tor for $65., Laptops. Call for Cur- OSHAWA 1-bedroom apt., top OSHAWA, beautiful spacious 2- apartments at $801 & $908, in- mum income required per house- WHITBY 3-bedroom home, 2.5 al or student, seconds to GO BOOKINGS. Book early and get tion guaranteed, specializing in rent Inventory. Repairs at reason- floor of triplex. Near all amenities, bedroom apt. 2 washrooms, on cluding utilities and cable; 3 bed- hold is $40,000. Please call Aure- baths. Brock St/Dundas. Laundry, stop/station, shopping, 401. Imme- discount prices. Some models in Palm, Tarot and Crystal Ball read- able rates. 112 Luke Street, $725/month, parking & utilities in- quiet street with parking. Mins from room townhouse at $1, 057 plus lia Cosma, Remax Spirit Inc. 1- parking. No smoking/pets. diately, $450/$500, first/last, instock. Over 17 years experience. ings. Always private and confi- Oshawa. (905) 576-9216 or email: cluded. Available April 1st. Call 401, $975 all inclusive. Call 416- utilities. 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Relaxing Massage All Berber carpets on sale starting NEED HOME We buy all scrap metal, copper, Korean from $13/yard installed including the ACCETTONE FUNERAL HOME, 384 Finley VIP Rooms & Jacuzzi PHONE SERVICE? aluminum, fridges, stoves, etc. Pretty & Busty 905 Dillingham Rd.#3 hi-density pad. 12mm thick lami- Ave., Ajax (905-428-9090) on Wednesday, Febru- ANY CREDIT 905-686-1771; 416-896-7066 nate from $2.49 sq. ft. installation Open-minded, Good ary 15th from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Funeral Mass Thurs- Rates from 7.89% to 29.90% Your Credit is Your Rate! (905)420-0320 available. All other carpets and vi- Service, Good Rate pickeringangels.com nyls at unbeatable prices. Lots of * No Credit day, February 16th at 11 a.m. at St. Bernadette's * No Deposit 24/7, Out Calls Only selection for every budget. Free in- Roman Catholic Church, 21 Bayly Street East APPROVAL GUARANTEED 1 A - ALL SCRAP CARS, old cars home quotes. SAILLIAN CAR- * Everyone Qualifies www.cuteorientals.ca (Bayly and Harwood). In lieu of flowers, donation Subject to Income & trucks wanted. Cash paid. Free PETS 1-800-578-0497, 905-242- $34.95 mo. pickup. Call Bob anytime 647-221-5858 3691 (Oshawa area); 905-373- CALL made in Alan's memory to ALS Society of Ontario (905)431-0407. 2260. TELECREDIT would be appreciated by his family. Call O.M.C. FINANCIAL FUND RAISING OPPORTUNITY CARPETS. Laminate and vinyl 4ahookup at the "DURHAM CREDIT CENTRE" 1-888-424-6658 S for service clubs, youth and com- sale. 3 rooms, 30sq yds. for $319. A1 $$$$$ AARON & ACE. Tops Y O U R E R V I C munity sports groups, and cultural Commercial carpet including pre- VEENENDAAL, Margaretha (Margaret) – peace- A T E 24 HOUR CREDIT HOTLINE all cash for good cars and trucks associations. Delta Bingo is look- mier underpad and installation. fully in her sleep at Fosterbrooke Long Term Care or free removal for scrap cars and Come Experience ing for groups to conduct late night Laminate $1.69sq ft. Click system. NEW DANBY APT sized freezers Facility on Wednesday, February 8, 2006, in her 1-866-293-5992 trucks. Speedy service. (905)655- “PARADISE” sessions on Friday and Saturday Residential, commercial, customer $209. New Danby bar fridges, 4609 or (416)286-6156. from 12:15 a.m. - approx. 2 a.m. at satisfaction guaranteed. Free Esti- $119/up. Also, variety of new ap- 76th year. Loving and devoted wife for 53 years of OR DIRECT * NNEWEW SSEXYEXY MMODELSODELS * 975 Dillingham Rd., Pickering. Call mate. Mike 905-431-4040 pliances, scratch and dent. Full Willem (Bill) Veenendaal of Wilmot Creek, Newcas- HHOT,OT, BBUSTY,USTY, (905) 831-1215 or (905) 831-6959 manufacturers warranty. Recondi- tle. Dear mother of Anita Jordan and her husband 416-991-6782 for more information. COLLECTOR'S DREAM, large as- tioned fridges $195/up, ranges A ABLE TO PAY Up to $5000 on FRIENDLYFRIENDLY LADIESLADIES $125/up, dryers $125/up, washers Michael Swarbrick of Ajax, and Milly Ryan and her sortment of "Collector Dolls", vari- BAD CREDIT ● NO CREDIT ● BANKRUPT cars & trucks Free Towing 24 OUTOUT CALLCALL SPECIALSSPECIALS ous sizes and styles. call $199/up, new and coin operated husband Kevin of St. Louis, Missouri. Sadly missed hours, 7 days. (905)686-1899 (905)668-2507. washers and dryers at low prices. NEW IMMIGRANT ● REFUGEE (Pickering/Ajax) or (905)665-9279 L E 905-621-0066905-621-0066 U by her grandchildren Jason Huhn, Jennifer Boyd T U Y O ADVERTISE New Danby Frost-Free Apt. size (Oshawa/Whitby). S T E O F COMPUTER TROUBLE? We offer fridges $399., new 24" and 30" and her husband Steve, and Heather Huston, all of "Some Down Payment May Be Required" A K E C A R you On-Site Networking & Com- ranges with clock and window Ajax, one great-grandson, Jackson Howard Willem YOUR puter Repairs/Upgrades, Virus Re- @$399 Reconditioned 24" rang- Boyd, soon to be. Survived by her sister Alida Vlug O.M.C. FINANCIAL, Div. of 1129054 Ont. Inc., moval & Wireless Security. We es and 24" frost free fridges now 2250 Highway #7, Pickering, Ontario CASH FOR CARS! We buy used BUSINESS also sell New/Used Systems & available. Wide selection of other Purmerend of the Netherlands. A memorial service vehicles. Vehicles must be in run- Laptops. For your computer Re- new and reconditioned appliances. will be held at REHOBOTH CHRISTIAN REFORM ning condition. Call (905)427-2415 HERE..... pairs/Sales call S D L 905-428- Call us today, Stephenson's Appli- CHURCH, 130 Scugog Street, on Monday, Febru- 1994 FORD TAURUS WAGON. or come to 479 Bayly St. East, 7559, cell 416-892-6965 ances, Sales, Service, Parts. 154 V-6 automatic nice condition, low Ajax at MURAD AUTO SALES Bruce St. Oshawa.(905)576-7448 ary 13, at 11:00 a.m. If so desired, donations in kms. tilt, cruise, pw/pdl, power side A Sensual CAL OUR mirrors, 4 wheel disc, certified and DINING ROOM SUITE, cherry- Margaret’s memory to Rehoboth Christian Reform Outcall CLASSIFIED wood, buffet, hutch, arm chairs & PIANOS - AND - CLOCKS - Church or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would e-tested. $2495. parts car if want- side chairs, pedestal table, dove- Specials on all 2005 instock items. A KOZY HEAT FIREWOOD, ex- ed, 905-435-1091 Massage by tail drawers, Cost $9550, sell for Not sure if your kids will stick with be greatly appreciated by her family and may be cellent, very best quality hard- REP.TODAY $2950. New, still in boxes. 905- lessons..try our unique rent-to-own made through NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME, 1- wood, guaranteed extra long time 1995 BUICK REGAL CUSTOM, 19 yr. old 213-4669. system. 100% of all rental pay- fully seasoned, (ready to burn), cut 4dr, air, ps, pb, pw, remote doors, Sexy Tanya/ 24hr. ments apply! Large selection of 877-987-3964, with whom arrangements have been and split. Honest measurement. 2002 FORD 150 pickup, flare side, ignition security system. 3.8 en- super cab, automatic, adjustable FORMAL 10-pc cherrywood din- upright and electronic pianos and entrusted. (Expressions of sympathy may be made Free delivery. Dependable, quality gine, 106,000km, good condition, 647-686-(SEX1) AJAX Howard Miller clocks. Yamaha, service since 1975. (905)753- pedals, air, w/tinted, silver w/grey ingroom $2200; six piece oak on-line through www.newcastlefuneralhome.com.) $4000 obo. (905)579-7147 interior, 99,000 kil. $17,900 or best Hiring 18+ queen bedroom $1350; front load Kawai, Heintzmann etc. Call 2246. 905-683-0707 TELEP PIANO 905-433-1491. offer. Call (905) 426-7891. washer/dryer (gas) 2 yr $600; ma- 1996 FORD ESCORT LX, power ple kitchen table 4 chairs $300; www.Telep.ca WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! FIREWOOD FOR SALE - call windows, power door locks, auto- dishwasher less than 1 year $350; Gerry at 905-427-7243 or 416- matic, 4 door. Certified, e-tested, stove $150; 11x13 oriental rug 281-5455, $85/face cord. 120,000 kms. $3,700 OBO. Days $300; apartment washer & dryer RENT TO OWN - New and reconditioned appliances, new TV's, 416-720-3201, evenings 905-985- $400. 905-260-1123 5252. 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Durham Catholic District School Board EXTENDED/FRENCH IMMERSION PROGRAM PARENT/GUARDIAN INFORMATION & REGISTRATION MEETING

Parents/Guardians who are considering enrolling their child/children in the Extended/French Immersion Program commencing September 2006 are invited to attend an information Meeting to be held in February 2006. Parents/Guardians from Oshawa, Whitby, Port Perry, Beaverton and Brooklin are invited to attend a meeting on: Tuesday, February 21, 2006 @ 7:00 p.m. St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School 400 Paciﬁ c Avenue, Oshawa Principal: Kate O’Quinn Telephone: 905-723-1921 Parents/Guardians from Ajax, Pickering and Uxbridge are invited to attend a meeting on: Thursday, February 23, 2006 @ 7:00 p.m. Holy Redeemer Catholic School 747 Liverpool Road South, Pickering Principal: Lorraine DelMonte Telephone: 905-839-5409 Applications will be taken immediately following the information meeting. Preference will be given to parents/ guardians who have children currently enrolled in the program. These parents must submit their application to the Extended/French Immersion Principal at least one day prior to the above Parent Information Meeting. Applications may be obtained from the Extended/French Immersion schools listed above. If you have any questions about the French Immersion Program, please contact the appropriate principal. Parents must attend this meeting if they are planning on enrolling their child/children in the Extended/French Immersion Program in the upcoming school year.

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