Pickering Receives First Seaton Application

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Years of work ahead before applications for Seaton are in, but it’ll be a Oak Ridges Moraine. will consider all the costs for the Region-- in- while yet before shovels hit the ground, says However that doesn’t mean houses will cluding roads, water supply, sewers, transit, shovels hit the ground a Durham Region senior planner. start going up any time soon. public health, police, EMS and social ser- In late December, the City of Pickering “There are many studies that are required vices -- for the development of the Seaton By Reka Szekely received four subdivision applications from to be undertaken before the shovel hits the lands. [email protected] one of the developers who exchanged lands ground,” said Dorothy Skinner, a senior As well, there’s an environmental assess- in Richmond Hill for lands in north Pickering planner for the Region. PICKERING — The first set of subdivision after the Province halted development of the They include a fiscal impact study that ✦ See Region, Page 4

Taunton Road GETTING CRAFTY IN PICKERING closed three times in next few months DURHAM — If you don’t know your way around Durham, you’d better pull out a map. Businesses and residents should be aware that Taunton Road will be closed on three occasions in February and March. The road is closing to ensure the installation of culverts and pipe casting that cross Taunton are completed. The closings affect the stretch of Taunton Road from Brock Road in Pickering to West- ney Road in Ajax. The closure dates are: Friday, Feb 29, from 9 p.m. to Monday, March 3, at 5 a.m.; Friday, March 7, from 9 p.m. to Monday, March 10, at 5 a.m.; and, Friday, March 14, from 9 p.m. to Monday, March 17, at 5 a.m. Access to local businesses and residents will be permitted during the closings, and AJ Groen/ News Advertiser photo detour routes will be posted to direct traffic. PICKERING — The Pickering Village Museum hosted a PA crafts day last week. Volunteer Heather Beveridge helps Makenzie, centre, and For more information, contact 905-668- Destiny Andrews make snowflakes. 7711, ext. 3427 or 905-261-7703 or visit www.region.durham.on.ca

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Ajax teen left injuries in a job site accident two-and- court. “It will send a message to others next stage of your life.” a-half years ago. that operate in this hazardous indus- Scott, a young man who had just ‘That fine a quadriplegic The fine was imposed by justice of try.” begun to pursue his career when the for this after fall the peace Robert Boychyn in Provincial Mr. Kovacs was not present in the accident occurred, continues to un- Offences Court Tuesday after Interna- Whitby courtroom Tuesday but a num- dergo various therapy treatments and corporation tional Cooling Tower (ICT) pleaded ber of relatives, including his mother, is still struggling to come to grips with is a significant By Jeff Mitchell guilty to a charge relating to the 2005 Linda, were. Ms. Kovacs said her family the extent of his injury, his mother fine. It will [email protected] incident that left Scott Kovacs a quad- has been devastated by the catastroph- said. riplegic. Mr. Kovacs was an 18-year-old ic injuries Scott suffered working for Mr. Boychyn said in his ruling the send a WHITBY — An Edmonton-based apprentice carpenter with just a few ICT, which had been hired to conduct fine is meant both to censure ICT and message to company has been fined $150,000 for days on the job when he fell through cooling tower repairs at Gerdeau Am- warn other companies that failure to failing to ensure the safety of a young an opening in a work platform, plung- eristeel in Whitby. adequately protect workers “will not others that Ajax worker who sustained life-altering ing 20 feet and sustaining numerous “It’s been a huge impact,” Ms. Kovacs be tolerated.” operate in this injuries, court heard. said. “Nobody can understand what a “Vigilance cannot be taken for grant- hazardous “Scott Kovacs is paralyzed from the family goes through with this type of ed,” Mr. Boychyn said. chest down and is now confined to a injury.” “I do not believe there is enough industry.’ wheelchair,” said prosecutor Deanna “I’m pleased there was a conviction,” money in the world to correct what has -- DEANNE Exner. “His chance of walking again is she added. “It helps you go on to the been done to Scott Kovacs.” Price one per cent.” EXNER The $150,000 fine was a joint sub- mission arrived at after the company CASH Paid for and the Ministry of Labour agreed ICT $ $ aromatherapy would plead guilty to a count of fail- $$ New and Used $$ $ $ non-toxic cleaning jump ing to take reasonable precautions to Video Games! ensure the safety of a worker. The plea negated the need for a trial, which • PS2 • PSP Safer for Kids *Pets*Environment could have taken up to two weeks, Ms. • PS3 • Game Cube Residential/Commercial Exner said. • XBOX AND New Clients at the She added that since the accident • XBOX 360 MORE! ICT has conducted a safety audit and Save $40 updated job site precautions. AJAX LOCATION ONLY “That fine for this corporation is a Book now & get gift ($40 value) significant fine,” Ms. Exner told the 105 Bayly St. W. Ajax 905-683-2212 pumps ON BAYLY WEST OF HARWOOD 1-877 EcoLiving(326 5484)www.ecolivingcleaners.com Gas prices hit $1.10 a litre IT IS SALE TIME! n prime time TV, Grissom, Taylor and Horatio make solving crimes using DURHAM — Commuters are pay- forensics look easy, and that every murder can be solved within an hour. ing more at the pumps after overnight OBut stepping off the set and into the real world, the investigations police price hikes. conduct are very different from what is often seen on TV. The price for regular gas hit $1.10 Now you have the opportunity to learn the science behind the investigation. per litre this morning, an increase of Durham College is hosting a new one-day workshop, CSI Durham…The Real Deal, Casual, comfortable about five cents per litre. the fi rst of its kind in the area. The workshop will look at the world of forensics, shoes crafted Pickering-Scarborough East MP Dan in fine waterproof from fi ngerprinting to DNA, note taking to collecting evidence. A general interest leather. McTeague blamed the spike on “ridic- course, it is sure to appeal to crime/mystery writers, CSI fans, and anyone who is ulous speculation” on world markets interested in how the forensics offi cers really do their job. “be comfortable for oil. uncompromise™ “They’ve run “It’s going to be a lot of fun,” says instructor Brian Ward, who has 20 years of start with your feet” away from the eq- forensics experience with the Toronto Police Service. “It’s a behind the scenes WE’VE GOT YOUR SIZE Sizes 4-15 Widths AA-EEE uities market in look at the real world of forensics instead of the TV world.” the United States as a result of the Brian, a retired forensics investigator, has worked on many high profi le cases housing sub- throughout his career, including collecting evidence from Paul Bernardo’s home. He also teaches Police Foundations courses for Durham College’s Continuing prime problem Education department. there and they’re trying to find an- “I’m hoping to educate people about how it really happens,” says Brian. PICKERING TOWN CENTRE • UPPER LEVEL • SEARS WING other place to make up the dif- Brian will be joined by four auxiliary police offi cers, including a fi ngerprint ference,” he said, Dan McTeague technician, from the Durham Regional Police Service. referring to specu- lators who have In this hands-on workshop, students will learn about AFIS (Automated Fingerprint driven up the price of a barrel of oil. Identifi cation System), how to take people’s fi ngerprints and how to lift fi ngerprints Mr. McTeague has carved out a off evidence. niche as a price watchdog and said he is convinced the price is not sustain- Students will also learn how to use a police notebook, how to take DNA samples and how DNA is used in investigations. Brian will have photographs and forensic Because You Deserve The Best! able at the current level and will come art examples to help illustrate crime scenes and evidence. down by spring. “There’s no crisis in supply in Cana- In the afternoon, students will step into the shoes of a crime scene investigator. They Join us this Sun. Feb. 24th da. There is not as great a problem this will have the opportunity to investigate a simulated crime scene, and experience at the year in North America as there was last how police offi cers really solve crimes. Brian will have “bunny suits” available for 2008 Spring Wedding Show year,” he said Wednesday morning. the students to use, to avoid contaminating the crime scene. “Look by April to May to see gas is at in the Ajax Convention Centre, 95 cents a litre again,” he said. Participants are encouraged to bring a camera to record their experience. 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✦ Region from page 1 velopers would see an initial population of people in Brooklin who have to get out of 54,000, upsetting to some councillors. town to go to work,” said Coun. Mitchell, City of Pickering ment for Regional infrastructure such as “The way I read this is the developers sim- adding he doesn’t want to see the same - a fire hall/headquarters roads and sewers, a natural heritage system ply want to do a standard low-density cook- thing happen in Seaton. - a works operations centre/depot management and master trail plan, a transit ie-cutter subdivision that we would have - an animal shelter study and more. done five or 10 years ago,” said Mayor Ajax Government wish lists for Seaton - a library “Once those studies are done, then I be- Mayor Steve Parish at a committee meeting. In December, Regional and Pickering staff - a district park (100 acres) and two com- lieve would be the time to consider plans for But, Ms. Skinner reports the Province is outlined the major community facility re- munity parks (25-35 acres) where playing subdivisions,” said Ms. Skinner, adding the sticking to its target of 70,000 residents and quirements for Seaton. fields, recreation centres, a cultural centre, Region’s EA will take one to three years. She 35,000 jobs. And jobs are key, said Pickering ice surface, soccer pitches, tracks and base- estimates the earliest the shovels could hit Councillor Rick Johnson. The Region of Durham ball diamonds can be located. the ground would be 2011 or 2012. “Pickering cannot sustain more houses - a centrally located police station So far, the subdivision applications have being built ... we need employment lands - a works operation centre/depot School boards come in on the low end of the density targets first,” he said. - an EMS station/facility - 2 public secondary schools set by the Province, which prescribed 70,000 Whitby Coun. Don Mitchell said the Re- - commuter/car pool parking areas - 1 Catholic secondary school residents and 35,000 jobs in Seaton. gion already has examples of what hap- - a transit depot - several elementary schools (to be ad- The conceptual land use plans prepared pens when employment isn’t created when - water storage facilities (reservoirs) and dressed through the City of Pickering’s neig- by consultants representing the Seaton de- subdivisions are built. “We now have 20,000 water and sewer pumping stations bourhood plan). durhamregion.com marketplace durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, February 22, 2008 PAGE 5 A/P Pickering resident helped with birth of Canada’s flag

Former Judge Reid Scott would have one within two years. Although could promise a flag with no symbols of the the flag was finally raised on Feb. 15, 1965, past, they’d vote with him. Since there were had prominent role he and Mr. Diefenbaker weren’t on the same six Liberals who could vote (the chairman in choosing country’s page. would only do so in the case of a tie), five “The longer they talked, the crazier the Conservatives and three independents, “we international emblem thing got,” Judge Scott says. could control the direction of the commit- Mr. Diefenbaker declared nothing would tee. “That was the first time I thought we By Kristen Calis get done until the issue of the flag was might have a chance,” he says. [email protected] settled, and the committee was then formed He says he talked flag co-designer John with seven Liberals, five Conservatives and Matheson, Liberal MP on the committee PICKERING — If National Flag of Canada one each from the Social Credit, Creditiste and the only other living committee mem- Day were a national holiday, and a national ber, into endorsing the single maple leaf commission on Canadian unity met every ‘We’re still fighting the same stupid by pointing out “Canadians obviously think Feb. 15, it could help unify Canada, says a that’s their symbol, the maple leaf, no matter former MP who played a prominent role in fights we were 43 years ago because what we think.” recommending Canada’s flag. we don’t want to think long term.’ Judge Scott also got a phone call two Although the flag was introduced to cre- nights before the committee vote from the ate unity among Canadians, Judge Reid -- JUDGE REID SCOTT minister of finance, Walter Gordon, on be- Scott explains it hasn’t been accomplished half of the PM, saying he’d sacrifice the after showing the documentary ‘A Flag for Pearson Pennant if he’d push the maple leaf Canada’ at Chartwell Select Pickering City and New Democratic parties. NDP leader through. Centre. Tommy Douglas asked Judge Scott to repre- “I said we had enough votes to get it to “No, unity hasn’t happened” he says. sent the party, which he accepted on condi- AJ Groen/ News Advertiser photo pass, but we wanted a majority,” he ex- “We’re still fighting the same stupid fights tions including having an entire research Judge Reid Scott, a resident of Pickering, was plains. we were 43 years ago because we don’t want team, and not discussing the issue with Mr. a member of the committee that chose the They then decided to have separate votes to think long term.” Douglas until it was settled. Canadian flag. for each flag. The Diefenbaker flag was voted He says a commission (ideally chaired by “I didn’t want any political influence at out first and on the second vote, the single- former PM Paul Martin) should annually all,” he says. blue bars on the sides, representing “from leafed Canadian flag was voted in 14-0. meet at Union Station since it’s an histori- Around 5,600 designs poured in as all Ca- sea-to-sea.” Judge Scott believes that flag But, when the report went back to the cal landmark for all Canadians “to focus on nadians were invited to submit their ideas. would have been interpreted as the French, House of Commons, the debate started all what unites us and what divides us.” “You couldn’t get in the committee room,” the English and everybody else, ending up as over but the single-leafed flag was eventu- Judge Scott was an NDP MP when Canada he says. “We were crawling over them every “a flag of disunity.” Mr. Diefenbaker wanted ally agreed upon. “We decided one way or was 97 years old and without a flag, which damned day.” the Red Ensign, which included the Union another, we’re going to produce a good flag, was becoming “an international joke.” He says everyone thought it would fail Jack and the Canadian Coat of Arms. The and I think we did a good job,” Judge Scott Liberal Lester B. Pearson led a minority since two similar committees had flopped third was the red-and-white flag with the says. Judge Scott has been an MP, MPP, government at the time, and John Diefen- in the past. But the thousands of flags boiled single maple leaf in the middle. Toronto councillor and acting mayor, a trial baker led the Conservatives. Mr. Pearson down to three in the end. Mr. Pearson was The Social Credit and Creditiste members lawyer and a provincial court judge, but says was determined to find a flag and promised set on the “Pearson Pennant,” which had told Judge Scott one day they didn’t trust his involvement with the flag is his greatest during his election campaign Canadians three maple leaves in the centre with two the Tories or the Liberals. They said if he accomplishment. A/P PAGE 6 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, February 22, 2008 durhamregion.com

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hey walk among us every day and three-car crash in north Durham last July. of Vince Rizza and Paul Butt. Mr. Rizza to a bank robbery in Oshawa. Ms. Murdock look just like you and me -- but they Or consider the combined efforts of the noticed smoke coming from a Pickering saw a man near her home who appeared T are truly heroes. energized 11 people who came to the aid home, rushed into the house and got the to be armed and called police. Mr. Douglas That was clear at a recent ceremony held of a driver in desperate circumstances. The resident out. Mr. Butt grabbed a fire extin- followed the suspect out of the bank and by Durham Regional Police to honour 21 motorist’s arm was pinned under the car guisher to put out most of the fire. wrote down his licence plate number. local people who went beyond the call to and John Patterson, Diana Marmina, Cody John Blackett was there for an Oshawa While police were speaking to two fraud help their neighbours when they needed it Niven, Mark Walker, Mark Douglas, Rus- man whose arm smashed through a win- suspects in Oshawa, one tried to run but the most. sell Elliott, Tyler Murphy, Chris Persaud, dow and who was cut severely. Mr. Blackett Ray Fortune pointed in the direction he ran People like Kyle Vanderloo and an Joshua Pillinger, Hafeez Mahamad and Bill applied pressure to the wound so the man and helped officers control him while he unidentified man -- certainly not unno- Gardner combined to help hold up the car didn’t bleed to death. was being handcuffed. ticed by those he saved -- who pulled a until emergency crews arrived. Brenda Murdock and Alex Douglas were Just normal people but they all made a woman and two children to safety after a And then there was the dynamic duo in the right place at the right time just prior difference and for that, we thank them. Saying goodbye to a beloved pet is never easy Cancer claims gentle Greyhound that brought a lot of joy to the Rivett household Al Rivett ets. You feed them. Love them and, boy, don’t they love you down to the ‘D’ level, her owners dis- Pback. carded her after two years on the track. But, it’s a sad inevitability that at some But, fortunately, she was handed over point you have to let them go. to a rescue group, Greyhound Reloca- It’s with a heavy heart this week that I tion and Adoption Canada of Ingersoll, let my beloved Greyhound, Whisper, go Ontario. to the Rainbow Bridge. It’s a peaceful It was initially the fascination with place set out in a poem where pets are the Greyhounds’ grace and speed while said to cross and wait for their masters watching them at Derby Lane in St. until they meet again. Petersburg, Florida that prompted us She started limping just more than to investigate getting one of our own. a month ago. We hoped it was simply But, upon travelling to GRA some a sprain or muscle soreness, nothing three-and-a-half years ago, looking that a few ASA pills wouldn’t cure. But, over countless dogs awaiting adoption, a visit to the veterinarian, followed by it became clear it was Whisper who was Our readers think... an X-ray, confirmed our absolute worst choosing us. fears. Cancer. Damned despicable dis- I’ll miss our long walks together ease. through the park each evening. She Health care perfect morning it was concluded that he had suf- The vet explained it could take her insisted on her daily complement of fered a minor heart attack. He was trans- fast or more slowly -- there’s no con- outings. And, being a sucker for dogs, I for family member ferred to Scarborough Centenary Hospital crete way to tell. Never did we believe obliged her. She absolutely loved them and had angiograph test on Thursday. after just more than a month it would -- meeting other dogs and especially To the editor: They found three arteries blocked, one have progressed so quickly. other people along the way. Whisper Two thumbs up for our health-care sys- critical and the other two, less urgent. Fri- Her limping had gotten to the point was known throughout the neighbour- tem. day morning he underwent an angioplasty. where she couldn’t bear weight on her hood as she was hard to miss -- her Your readers are constantly hearing The critical artery was successfully leg. Drugs, including a particularly white coat mixed with brown spots and about what is wrong with our health-care unblocked. Saturday morning my brother- strong one, ceased to have their desired patches of brindle and her long, lean system. Here’s what happened to my in-law went home, ordered to rest for about effect. legs holding up an even leaner body. brother-in-law last week and proves you two weeks before returning to work. We We would have to say goodbye. Yes, she revelled in her walks, but I’m shouldn’t believe everything you see and were all amazed and immensely relieved. It’s going to be tough, to say the least, certain she recognized I might enjoy hear in the media. The family thanks the nurses and doctors not having our hound, our sleepy girl, them, too. And, I did. Whisper urged Last Tuesday evening he went to the Ajax who did such an amazing job. so meek, mild and gentle, in our midst. this hopeless couch potato to get off the hospital emergency department complain- Bill Smits In her youth, under her race name KAQ chesterfield and get out and exercise ing of a bad chest pain. By Wednesday Oshawa on the Move, she bounded around the each night. I thank her for that. tracks of Florida -- 67 times to be exact. Goodbye, sweet angel. Until we meet e-mail letters to [email protected] / max. 200 words / She was mostly of ‘C’ grade quality, a again at the bridge. please include your full first and last name, place of residence & daytime phone number / middle-of-the-packer in the Greyhound Al Rivett’s column appears every third Fri- letters that do not appear in print may be published @ newsdurhamregion.com racing world. But, once she slipped day. E-mail [email protected]. durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, February 22, 2008 PAGE 7 A/P Phosphorous issue could halt growth in Brock and Uxbridge Ajax and Whitby Sources for phosphorous further degrade the en- Herrema said what the two issue, it may be to Ajax or vironment, do you grow towns are asking for goes Pickering or Whitby, but support stricter entering Lake Simcoe Brock and further degrade beyond the responsibility it’s going to be a huge issue controls on the environment, I think at of the residents of Ajax and for us and our ability to Rural and Agricultural - 36 per cent some point you’re going to Whitby. function in the future,” he discharge from Atmosphere - 35 per cent have to say ‘no’.” But Coun. “This is not a minor said. Urban stormwater - 13 per cent water pollution Urban wastewater (from sewage treatment plants) - 7 per control plants cent Septic systems - 6 per cent Holland Marsh polders - 3 per cent By Reka Szekely [email protected] age treatment technology Lake Simcoe Basin sources, Thursday, March 6, 2008 DURHAM — A proposal would only reduce phos- in York Region and Simcoe 5:30 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. (light dinner) • 5:45 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (presentation) from the Province to limit phorous entering the lake County, is already being At the Pickering Library (Central Branch - Auditorium) phosphorous discharge by one per cent. discharged into Lake On- 1 The Esplanade, Pickering into Lake Simcoe could At a committee meeting tario via the York-Durham freeze development in Wednesday, Cliff Curtis, Sewage System, known as Topics will include: Brock and Uxbridge. commissioner of works, the Big Pipe. High phosphorous lev- said limits on phospho- “Encouraging popula- - Substance use awareness els cause excessive plant rous discharge would tion growth in the Lake - Signs that your teen may be using growth that depletes oxy- mean Brock and Uxbridge Simcoe area with no ap- substances gen in the lake, killing couldn’t go beyond cur- parent plan to deal with - Communicating with your teen fish. rent levels. (the sewage) except put- - Learn about community resources In December, the Min- “Which essentially ting it in a pipe and ship- istry of the Environment means if we have spare ca- ping it down here, Ajax is posted a set of regulations, pacity, we’ll be unable to saying that’s not right,” said Program is FREE and a light dinner will be provided. targeting municipal sew- use it ... development in Whitby Coun. Don Mitch- Pre-registration is required. age, for comment. Brock and Uxbridge is es- ell. “I agree with Ajax.” For more information, or to register, please call The proposed rules af- sentially frozen.” He thinks the cost of The Youth Centre at 905-428-1212. fect 15 Lake Simcoe Basin The Beaverton and Ux- growth should be consid- Please note: This session is for adult participants water pollution control bridge plants have been ered. “If the issue is do living in Ajax & Pickering. www.theyouthcentre.ca www.pinewoodcentre.org plants, including plants in upgraded to meet en- you grow Uxbridge and Uxbridge and Beaverton hanced phosphorous lim- and lagoons in Cannington its. and Sunderland, limiting “To change the rules THE SECURITY I WANT phosphorous discharge at after the plant is built is the plants. something I have an issue MEDICATION SAFETY SEMINAR On Feb. 1, the Region with,” said Uxbridge Coun- sent a letter to the MOE cillor Howie Herrema. Thursday, March 20th • 2:00pm – 3:30pm outlining a list of concerns, Meanwhile, Ajax and Attend all three Winter Seminar Series for a chance to win including the fact that only Whitby councils recently a Grand Prize! Enjoy refreshments and door prizes. seven per cent of phos- supported stricter phosphorous entering the lake phorous controls, with Ajax ATTEND OUR OPEN HOUSE is coming from municipal passing the original mo- Saturday, March 15th • 10am – 4pm sewage treatment. tion on Feb. 11 and Whitby The Region argues endorsing it on Feb. 19. Join us for a tour, refreshments served. that dramatic and costly Ajax is concerned that “With the built-in safety features and improvements to sew- wastewater collected from helpful staff, I’ve never felt more at ease.” parkway Retirement Residence Follow the Sun 1645 Pickering Parkway, Pickering, ON www.chartwellreit.ca Call 905-426-6603 TANNING FREE TAN DAY UNIVERSITY SAT. 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Bust was largest fall. Durham police intercepted months on the bust, dubbed Proj- his last known place of no known ties to the the drugs at Pearson International ect Merlin, identifying a sophis- residence in Concorde Hells Angels or other in Durham’s history Airport in Toronto, triggering a ticated drug ring that saw dope before arrests were car- criminal organizations. series of arrests that included a smuggled from the Caribbean na- ried out. He’s a white By Jeff Mitchell known member of the Hells An- tion into Canada by commercial “He moved out just be- man who stands five [email protected] gels and a baggage handler based aircraft. fore the takedown,” Det. foot 11 and weighs 190 at Pearson. Employees at airports in Can- Gillis said. Raymond Martin pounds, with brown eyes DURHAM — A Canada-wide “We believe the 24 kilograms ada and the Dominican Republic The wanted man is and brown hair. warrant has been issued for a of cocaine we seized was his,” are believed to have been part of known to have associations in Anyone with information on man identified as a key player in Detective Cyril Gillis of the Drug the conspiracy, police said. Quebec and could also be hiding Raymond Martin’s whereabouts is the largest cocaine seizure in the Enforcement Unit said of Mr. Mar- Mr. Martin, 38, was identified out in Ontario or Western Canada, asked to call Det. Gillis at 905-579- history of the Durham police ser- tin. as early last June as a player in police believe. 1520, ext. 5829 or Crime Stoppers vice. Durham police worked for the ring, but slipped away from Det. Gillis said Mr. Martin has at 1-800-222-8477. 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Some items not exactlexactlyy as shown.show durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, February 22, 2008 PAGE 11 A/P Ajax resident rewarded for being a good citizen Balliram Chadee social assistance and immi- to this.” The award means It’s the third such honour flects our integration, of us Hanuman Mission nomi- grant settlement. “making the impossible he’s received from the Prov- into Canadian society,” Mr. nated him for the award. one of 13 to Receiving the award, “the possible,” he adds. ince. The other were the Chadee states. As for what’s next, he says, receive honour pride that I felt” was better “It’s a priceless feeling, Ontario Service Award and Although born in Trini- “I’ll continue to do what I than winning the lottery, he especially as an immigrant the Ontario Spirit Award for dad and Tobago, “I consider do, make people happy.” states. to this country. I never ex- helping with tsunami relief. myself a Canadian.” On a Friday, he went to By Keith Gilligan The award was present- pected anything for free,” he “As far as I know, I’m the Being named a medal re- bless a house a couple was [email protected] ed in a recent ceremony notes. only Hindu-Caribbean to cipient also gives him the moving into and also pro- at Queen’s Park, and was He came to Canada from receive those three awards. honour of having OMC after vided marital counselling to AJAX — Thirteen was a given by Lieutenant Gover- his native Trinidad and To- Only the second Hindu- his name. It’s one of five a Kitchener woman. It’s a lucky number for Balliram nor David Onley and On- bago 25 years ago. A Hindu, Caribbean to receive this official honours given out Hindu religious tradition to Chadee. tario Citizenship and Im- he’s been involved in es- award,” he says. by the Province and it’s gov- have a blessing whenever The Ajax resident was migration Minister Michael tablishing a temple in Ajax “It’s not only good for me, erned by protocols set out undertaking a new initia- one of 13 recipients of the Chan. to serve much of Durham it’s good for my religion, my by the federal government. tive, such as buying a house Ontario Medal for Good “You can’t pay for the mo- Region. country of heritage. It re- A colleague of his at The or starting a business. Citizenship in a recent cer- ment they pinned the medal emony. on me,” Mr. Chadee says. He was selected for his “No matter what I achieve work in the areas of faith, in life, nothing compares

Balliram Chadee was one of 13 recipients of the Ontario Medal for Good Citizenship in a recent ceremony.

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© Tim Hortons, 2007 A/P PAGE 12 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, February 22, 2008 durhamregion.com Familiar arguments over visit to see Vancouver incinerator By Reka Szekely invited to go, but of the four local trip at Wednesday’s committee gitated propaganda,” he said. facilities on his own dime during [email protected] councillors, only Adrian Foster meeting. He called the process biased to- the 18 years he’s sat on the com- chose to do so. But, even before he started ward an energy-from-waste facil- mittee. DURHAM — Works committee “When it looked like Clarington speaking, committee members ity. Oshawa Coun. Nester Pidwer- members retreated to familiar bat- was going to be the host commu- were debating whether the group “When are we going to spend becki said council has been clear tle lines when discussing a recent nity, we thought maybe because should have gone in the first any time or money looking at other there would be no new landfill in trip by Clarington councillors to a they didn’t go to Halifax to see the place. options?” Durham and he didn’t think sta- British Columbia incinerator. stabilized landfill, they didn’t go Oshawa Coun. Brian Nicholson, But, Pickering Coun. Rick John- bilized landfill, such as the Otter On Feb. 1, Clarington’s three Re- to Europe, maybe they’d like to a vocal opponent of incineration, son strongly disagreed with Coun. Creek facility in Halifax, was a gional councillors, one local coun- see an incinerator -- energy from argued that taxpayer dollars are Nicholson. good option for the Region. cillor and staff from the munici- waste -- in Canada,” said Claring- being wasted on looking at the “To stop ourselves short and “Yes, if there are better ways of pality, Durham Region and York ton Regional Councillor and Re- same solution, incineration, over say we’re not going to spend any doing it, let’s look at it, but don’t Region visited the Burnaby facility. gional works committee chairman and over again. money on research is selling our- bring me landfill,” said Coun. Pid- The trip was paid for through the Charlie Trim. He said visiting such “This is nothing different from selves short,” Coun. Johnson said, werbecki. environmental assessment pro- facilities is part of councillors’ due what we saw in Europe; it’s regur- adding that he’d visited several cess, equally funded by York and diligence. Durham. Works Commissioner Cliff Cur- All of Clarington council was tis made a presentation about the Dental Care for Adults, Good housekeeping at incinerator Kids and Great Big Babies. By Jennifer Stone dles. Emissions from the existing [email protected] Burnaby plant “are continuously We keep our patients smiling by taking monitored and are under pro- BOWMANVILLE — The Greater vincial regulations,” Coun. Novak the time to understand their needs.

Vancouver Area finds itself in a said. “No measurable impact has Add our friendly, caring staff VIJAY BADHWAR, DMD similar situation to Durham Re- ever been found from this facility.” gion in terms of finding ways to The Burnaby incinerator is and state-of-the-art techniques deal with its waste, say Clarington found in an industrial area. The fa- and you’ve found a good dental councillors who recently returned cility itself appeared clean, Coun. from a trip to Burnaby’s incinera- Trim said. home. tor. “The outside yard was clean, no Four Clarington councillors, in- foul smells, no seagulls,” he said. • A Full Range of Dental Treatments - cluding the three Regional repre- “Certainly, the housekeeping was Bring the whole family. sentatives -- Charlie Trim, Mary very, very good.” Novak and Mayor Jim Abernethy -- But, Coun. Foster said it didn’t • Saturday & Evening Appointments - and local councillor Adrian Foster change his opinion of incineration To serve you better. were among a Durham delegation despite what he saw. to see the incinerator there earlier “I didn’t see anything I didn’t • Flexible Payment Options - this month. expect to see,” he said. “It was well Helping you get the treatment you want. The Burnaby incinerator helps run, run by people . . . who thought deal with garbage produced in they were doing the right thing.” • A Relaxing Atmosphere - 905-683-1391 Metro Vancouver. There, the re- Still, “after kicking the tires . . . Virtual vision glasses, stereo gion is looking at building three to my concerns (about incineration) headphones to help ensure you six incinerators to deal with resid- remain the same,” said Coun. Fos- have a pleasant visit. ual waste as landfill capacity dwin- ter. durhamregion.com news THE LATEST IN DURHAM’S COMMUNITIES THE LATEST durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, February 22, 2008 PAGE 13 A/P School Trottas in court as preparation for retrial begins

DURHAM — Nearly 10 years pearance before being remanded was originally ruled sudden in- Trotta was released from prison board after being convicted in the death to another pre-trial appearance in fant death syndrome. Anisa Trotta last May after serving nine years of their infant son, Marco and April. Mr. Trotta was convicted in was convicted of criminal negli- pending an appeal to the Supreme Anisa Trotta were back in a Whitby June 1998 of second-degree mur- gence and failing to provide the Court. The court ordered a new courtroom Tuesday as prepara- der in the 1993 death of his infant necessities of life. Mr. Trotta was trial in November, citing concerns budget tions for a new trial continue. son Paolo. A jury found he had sentenced to life in prison with raised about the testimony of a The couple sat close together inflicted injuries that led to the no parole for 15 years; Ms. Trotta pathologist whose work is now the on target in Superior Court for the brief ap- 8-month-old boy’s death, which received a five-year sentence. Mr. subject of a public inquiry. DURHAM — The Durham District ACADEMY OF School Board’s budget is on target for the first quarter of this school DEFENSIVE year and it’s anticipated budget ex- PETER'S pectations will be met by year-end, MTO Beginner Driver www.petersacademy.com DRIVING says Ed Hodgins, the board’s super- Education Course Provider intendent of business. Group Discounts Are As of Nov. 30, 2007, 28 per cent, • 25 hours in-classroom instruction MARCH BREAK COURSES Available or $159,722,723 of the total year’s • 15 private in-car lessons on automatic MARCH 8 TO 11 (for 3 or more) budget, had been spent, according • FREE pick-up at home MARCH 12 TO 15 to the board’s quarterly financial • Courses start every week report. Mini Package Available “We’re anticipating a break-even, • Defensive driving instruction 4 DAY Learn Life Saving Skills $ a position that’s close to budget,” he COURSES An Installment said. Skid Control 275 Payment Plan For GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE! PLUS GST Superintendent of transporta- Evasive Maneuvers Your Convenience tion Mark Joel said transportation Braking Techniques costs are less than expected to date • FREE progress report Card CALL NOW, LIMITED SPACE GIFT CERTIFICATES because of the recent adoption of • EARLIER ROAD TEST HOURS: 7 DAYS A WEEK, 10 AM -10 PM AVAILABLE 2007 tiered bus routes. Award Winner

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Four area “We’ve already seen whether their grades are ity and provincial priority to attend. said the DDSB is looking definite improvements in higher.” days, but distribute them C.E. Broughton and for “hard data” to support schools report the high school students, A longer school year differently throughout the Winchester public schools the board’s move toward a great success with credits recovered and with fewer school days per year. have also started pilot pro- modified calendar. a reduction in student ab- month often works out to With Henry Street and grams that see students “We want to move away senteeism,” Mark Joel, op- the advantage of students Brock high schools, the two in school for 18 days in from pilot programs to per- By Josie Newman erations/transportation because it allows them to Durham high schools that August, and only 13 days manent status,” he said. [email protected] superintendent, told Dur- recover any ground they recently adopted a pilot in October instead of the Trustees approved the ham District School Board may have lost because of program, students now at- usual 22. Those public modified calendar for DURHAM — A modi- trustees at Monday’s board difficulty with a particu- tend school for five days in school students also spend the test schools for the fied school year calendar meeting. lar subject or burn-out August and have five less four days less in school 2008/2009 school year, that sees students at some “We’ve had a great re- part-way through the first school days in November. during March and May. which must be sent to the schools beginning their sponse from parents, too, semester, Mr. Joel said. Mr. Joel said the days off Joe Hircock, superin- Ministry of Education for school year in August is especially those of Grade Schools on the regular and in November also give se- tendent for safe schools, approval by March 1. likely to become a more 9 students, although it’s modified calendars both nior high school students established occurrence in too early yet to determine have 194 school days, in- a chance to apply to and Durham Region schools. long-term gains as to cluding professional activ- tour universities they want Weight Loss Challenge MAKE YOUR WEIGHT LOSS A SUCCESS!

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Discussions to cancel numbers of parents who can’t af- north of Hwy. 7 -- in Brock, Ux- of concerns when buses are cancelled then parents usually drive ford day care.” bridge, and Scugog -- where most celled and schools are closed for their children to school, said buses begin as early On two recent occasions, both children are bused. But 70 per cent the day. Schoolhouse Playcare Schoolhouse Playcare executive as 4:30 a.m. the DDSB and the Durham Catho- of students came to schools south runs 20 day-care centres in Dur- director Denise Gilbert. “We don’t lic District School Board made the of Hwy. 7, where most children are ham Region schools. School-age take in children who don’t have call to cancel bus services, but kept bused, said Mr. Joel. children usually spend time before ongoing contracts with us because By Josie Newman schools open for the day. The re- Although some parents com- and after school in the day-care our licence doesn’t allow for it.” [email protected] gion has received more snow -- 69 plain that children don’t receive centres based on their parents’ Neither First Student Canada centimetres -- during the month of proper classroom instruction dur- work schedules, and Schoolhouse (formerly Laidlaw Transportation) DURHAM — When winter snow- February than it did for the entire ing snowstorms when buses are runs a nursery in each centre for nor Stock Transportation, two of storms blanket Durham Region’s winter last year, Environment Can- cancelled, Mr. Joel says it’s a great two-to-five-year-olds. the biggest providers of school roads, it requires just as much ma- ada said. “If we don’t cancel the time to do remedial work, to as- “We don’t generally have that bus service to Durham regional noeuvring to close schools as it buses, we get calls about safety,” similate other work, and to catch much of an influx during snow- schools, were available to com- does to clear the streets. Mr. Joel said. “If we do cancel, then up on homework. storms because if school is closed ment on the impact cancelling So says Mark Joel, superinten- we get calls about what to do with Day cares have their own set so are we, and if buses are can- service has on their businesses. dent of operations/transportation the kids.” at the Durham District School The call to close for the day Board. begins before many people are “When we think about closing awake, as early as 4:30 a.m., he schools for the day, you always said, and concludes around 6 a.m. think about the safety of cancel- The decision comes from bus ling buses and about whether par- companies, the Durham Region ents have prearranged day care,” works department and boards of Mr. Joel said. “You hear sometimes education. about leaving kids at home unsu- On Feb. 1 and Feb. 7, almost pervised, and there are significant no students showed up at schools Hoot and Howl

Enjoy a night of fun and adventure with Toronto and Region Conservation. A short slide presentation on owls and coyotes is followed by a trip into the woods. Together we will call out to these wild creatures in the hope that they will hoot or howl back. Dress warmly and bring a flashlight and mug for hot apple cider. Saturday, March 1 • 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Glen Major Tract, Uxbridge Look for the parked vehicles on 7th Concession, north of the Town of Balsam This event is FREE but registration is required and space is limited. 416-661-6600, ext. 5660 Recommended for adults and children seven years of age or older. www.trca.on.ca durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, February 22, 2008 PAGE 17 P

Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photos Winter fun on a sunny Saturday in Claremont

AJAX — The Claremont Winter Carnival meant nine days of fun for area residents, with activities ranging from Family Toboggan Day to a Soup and Chili Contest. The carnival wrapped up with a very busy day on Satur- day, ending with a lip sync contest. Clockwise, from top left, a team of horses takes a break after the carnival parade. Savannah Greene plays magician’s helper as she tries to figure out how exactly to pull those rings apart. Josh Almond, the first person to hit the ice Saturday, laces up his skates.

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Businesses defy the law. “It’s at the officer’s Tony Balasingham, presi- we hear the federal govern- to be able to abide by the open on statutory holidays. discretion as to whether to dent of Bad Boy Furniture ment was open and there’s rules.” The ministry will be meet- law by opening issue a ticket or fine.” and Appliances in Toronto, mail delivery so we were Greg Dennis, spokesman ing with the Association of Minimum fines for open- said the rules governing totally confused. There was for the Ministry of Govern- Ontario Municipalities, busi- By Kim Downey ing businesses on days when opening and closing are no planning involved. How ment and Consumer Servic- ness owners and consumers [email protected] retail operation is prohibited confusing. That confusion can you have Toronto stores es, said earlier the province to consult about possible are $500 for the first offence, led to their opening. open but not (others in the is considering changes to let changes to allow municipal- DURHAM — Bad Boy lived $2,000 for a second offence “We were to close all our GTA)? If we got instructions retail businesses in munici- ities to set their own retail up to its name and Leon’s and $5,000 for a third or stores,” he said. “But then on the policy we would like palities other than Toronto closing requirements. joined its retail competitor subsequent offence. Retail in snubbing the Retail Busi- outlets may be fined up to ness Holidays Act (RBHA) $50,000 or the total amount by opening its doors on On- of gross sales for the holiday, tario’s first Family Day Mon- whichever is greater. day. Police forwarded informa- They were not the only tion about the two furniture Garbage ones. A smattering of stores stores opening to the Whitby around the region broke the bylaw enforcement depart- WEIGHT-LOSS BREAKTHROUGH! law in opening for business ment as a courtesy and pos- on the statutory holiday, but sibly to ensure the stores it appears they are possibly were not in contravention of the only two to get a visit any Whitby bylaws. from Durham Regional Po- Ali Patel, assistant manag- Lose 5 lbs. by lice. er of Leon’s in Whitby, said Police officers attended their head office decided to both stores after complaints open all stores. Customers from the public, said Dave were shocked when they next week! Selby, spokesman for Dur- were told they were being ham police. No charges were closed down after police ar- laid. Leon’s Furniture Ltd. rived, he said. That’s the magic of the GREEN BIN! immediately closed its doors “They said ‘Really?’ I said at 12:30 p.m., two-and-a- ‘I’m not joking,’ ” Mr. Patel half hours after opening. It’s said. He said it is unfair ü not clear from the police re- stores in Toronto were able Reduce the amount of garbage you set port whether Bad Boy closed to stay open while they were out at the curb. after the visit. not. Under the Stronger City ü Family Day is one of nine of Toronto for a Stronger Give kitchen food waste a new life by days in the year when most Ontario Act 2006, Toronto is creating compost. stores in Ontario must be exempt from the RBHA and closed. The holiday was an has its own closing require- election promise Premier ments under an interim Unbelievable but true! Dalton McGuinty made last bylaw. fall. It became law after his “I feel the rules should be Last year, Durham Region residents Liberal government was re- the same across Ontario,” he reduced the amount of garbage they sent elected. said. “It’s not fair to busi- to landfill by a whopping 26,200 tonnes, “From our perspective nesses or workers. Who it is a brand new holiday,” doesn’t want a day off? But resulting in 790 fewer trucks making the said Mr. Selby, adding most if you’re scheduled to work trek to a Michigan landfill. stores have to close under what do you do?”

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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27 FASTFASTFAST& ADDICTION: The Serenity Group 12-step VOLLEYBALL: Moms and tots co-opera- recovery meeting begins at 8 p.m. at Bayfair tive volleyball is held every Wednesday from Baptist Church, 817 Kingston Rd., Pickering. 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the East Shore Community The group meets every Friday and deals Centre, Liverpool Rd. south of Bayly St., FURIOUSRIOUS with addictions of all types, including co-de- Pickering. Cost is $5 to join and $1 a week. FFURIOUSU pendency. Everyone welcome. 905-428-9431 Babysitting available. There’s also crafts and (Jim). snacks. 905-831-4263 (Andrea), 905-619-1829 ROUGE HILL SENIORS: Join the Rouge Hill (Debbie). MOTORSPORTS SHOW 2008 Seniors Club for euchre (beginners and ex- ROUGE HILL SENIORS: Join the Rouge Hill perienced welcome) at the Petticoat Creek Seniors Club for darts, Wednesdays and Fri- Community Centre, 470 Kingston Rd., in days at 10 a.m., carpet bowling, Wednesdays Pickering at 6:45 p.m. every Friday. For more and Fridays at 1 p.m., and euchre on Fridays information, contact 905-420-4660, ext. 6302. at 6:45 p.m. The fun is at the Petticoat Creek Community Centre, 470 Kingston Rd., in SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23 Pickering. All are welcome. For more infor- PCCCA: The Pickering Carib Canadian Cul- mation, call 905-420-4660, ext. 6302. tural Association presents Caribbean Night TOASTMASTERS: The Ajax-Pickering Toast- starting at 7 p.m. at the Pickering Recreation masters’ Club invites anyone interested in Complex, Valley Farm Road south of Hwy. 2. public speaking, personal growth, improving Music by Rough Cut Sounds. Door prizes, their leadership and presentation skills, and cash bar. Dress is Caribbean/casual. Tickets building self-confidence to its Wednesday are $12 for adults, $5 for youths and children meetings at the Ontario Power Generation five-to-18 years. 905-420-5196, 905-471-9046, Information Centre, 1675 Montgomery Park 905-837-2388, 905-428-8244. Rd. (at the foot of Brock Road), in Pickering. The doors open at 7:15 p.m. and the meeting Ladies and Gentlemen MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25 is from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. For more informa- ROUGE HILL SENIORS: Join the Rouge Hill tion call Richard at 416-562-0140 or visit www. Seniors Club for bid euchre (beginners and toastmasters.org. Start Your Engines the experienced welcome) on Mondays at 7 WHIST: The Ajax Seniors Friendship Club will p.m. The fun is at the Petticoat Creek Com- be playing whist at the St. Andrews Communi- munity Centre, 470 Kingston Rd., in Pickering. ty Centre, 46 Exeter Drive in Ajax. The games MARCH 29 & 30 All are welcome, including beginners. 905- start at 1:00 p.m. but newcomers should 420-4660, ext. 6302. come a little earlier. All seniors are welcome COBOURG ARENA SENIORS CARPET BOWLING: The Ajax Se- and beginners will be helped to learn the niors Friendship Club is hosting Carpet Bowl- game. For more information call Louise at 206 Furnace Street, Cobourg ing at the St. Andrews Community Centre, 46 905-686-1573. Exeter Rd. in Ajax. The fun starts at 9:20 a.m. AUTISM SUPPORT GROUP: The Autism SHOW HOURS: but beginners are encouraged to come early. Support Group offers a free service for All seniors are welcome. For more informa- anyone interested every fourth Wednesday Saturday Sunday tion call Jim at 905 428 2716. of every month at 7:30 p.m. The meetings 10 - 7 P.M. 10 - 5 P.M. are at Dunbarton-Fairport United Church, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26 1066 Dunbarton Rd., in Pickering. For more TICKET PRICES: ADULT -$5 each MOMS AND TOTS GROUP: A Moms and information, call 1-866-495-4680 or e-mail Tots group has many activities for children, [email protected], The support CHILDREN 12 & Under - FREE including a sensory table, snack time, crafts, group also offers babysitting for children games, story telling and singing. The group under 13 affected by autism. Fees apply. Pre- meets every Tuesday from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at registration is required. For more informa- the Hope Centre, Salvation Army building, 35 tion, contact Denise Wilson at 905-420-0388 King’s Cres., Ajax. It is free and everyone is or e-mail [email protected]. welcome. For more information, call Danny- MACINTOSH USERS MEETING: All are wel- elle at 905-831-4774. come to attend the monthly Macintosh User’s TOASTMASTERS: Gain confidence and de- meeting at the Whitby Central Library from velop public speaking skills with the Pickering 7 to 9:30 p.m., in Room 1, 405 Dundas St., in Powerhouse Toastmasters. The club meets Whitby. For more details, e-mail mause@mac. on Tuesday nights from 6:45 to 8:30 p.m. at com or visit www.mause.ca. the Pickering Central Library auditorium, One DURHAM GARDENERS MEETING: Barry the Esplanade (near Kingston and Glenanna and Maggie Matthie present Hobby Gone roads). For more information call Joanne at Wild: Daylilies. They share their personal ex- 905-428-7875 or just drop in for a visit. periences with these flowers. Prizes and re- CRAFTS: Join the Pickering Village Seniors freshments. Everyone is welcome. The event DON’T MISS IT! for crafts on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 3 starts at 7:30 p.m. at the Durham District p.m. at the Village Community Centre, 29 School Board Administration building, 400 Linton Ave., in Pickering Village (Ajax). Bring Taunton Rd. E, Whitby, Rm. 2007. For more your lunch and your own craft project or information contact Dianne at 905-433-7875 work on group projects. Tea and cookies are or Peggy at 905-623-5278. provided. New members always welcome. ALZHEIMER DURHAM: All caregivers are 905-683-8460. welcome to attend the Alzheimer Society PARENT SUPPORT GROUP: A parent sup- of Durham Region’s Pickering/Ajax support port group meets locally every Tuesday for group at 6:30 p.m. at the Community Care parents of kids involved in drugs, alcohol, Respite office at 1420 Bayly St. W, Unit #6 in running away, dropping out of school, crimes Pickering. For further information call 905- and parent abuse. The meetings are at 7:15 576-2567. p.m. For more information, visit www.apsgo. ca or call 416-223-7444 or 1-800-488-5666. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28 DISCUSSION GROUP: The Ajax Seniors BRIDGE: Join the Pickering Village Seniors Citizens Friendship Club’s Tuesday discus- for bridge on Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to 15,000 Sq. Ft. Of Nothing But Racing! sion group welcomes Rudi Jalonen to speak noon and Saturdays from 1:15 to 4 p.m. at the about his trip to France at 9:30 a.m. at the Village Community Centre, 29 Linton Ave., in Cars, Bikes, ATV’s, Watercrafts St. Andrew’s Community Centre, 46 Exeter Pickering Village (Ajax). Coffee and cookies Road, Ajax. are provided. 905-683-8460. Apparel, Accessories, Parts & Equipment TAI CHI: The Ajax Seniors’ Friendship Club SENIORS CARPET BOWLING: The Ajax Se- will be holding Tai Chi classes for seniors niors Friendship Club is hosting Carpet Bowl- at the St. Andrews Community Centre, 46 ing at the St. Andrews Community Centre, 46 Exeter Rd. in Ajax. This is the third week of Exeter Dr. in Ajax. The event starts at 9:20 If you are into racing, this is the show for you! the 10-week session which runs until Apr. 15. but beginners are encouraged to come early. Interested parties may join at any point within All seniors are welcome. 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By Melissa Mancini Michael’s cause. Motorcycles are one of Despite how hard everything has been, newsdurhamregion.com [email protected] Michael’s passions, so the shop’s owner Michael’s friends said he has been doing Watch video from the fundraiser visited him while he was at Sick Kids Hos- well during his recovery process. at newsdurhamregion.com OSHAWA — Local teen Michael Box pital in Toronto. said he was nervous before he surprised Michael described the kind of bike he his friends by being at a fundraiser in his would design and the shop made it. The PICOV FURNITURE C.C. LTD. honour on Thursday night. bike, which Michael’s dad Scott said is SALE “I’m excited, I’m a little scared. I don’t worth about $30,000, will be raffled off at want my friends to see me this way,” an adult fundraiser later in the year. HELD said Michael before his entrance into the “That is awesome,” Michael mouthed packed banquet hall at the Holiday Inn on to his dad and stepmom Jewell after the OVER 3DAYSONLY3 DAYS ONLY Bloor Street. sheet was pulled off the bike. DUE TOTO BAD BAD WEATHER! WEATHER! THIS FRIDAY • SATURDAY • SUNDAY But the more than 200 teens who sold Michael said he hopes to own a bike out the event were shocked and elated to shop when he finishes high school. see Michael. There were many tears, and The dance was organized by Gayle Free- screaming and wild clapping could be man, who said her experience with a back RECOVER YOUR heard as Michael was wheeled through injury inspired her to help Michael’s fam- the door of the hall. ily. WING CHAIR Michael, 16, was admitted to the Hos- “I took me a long time to get out of that pital for Sick Children in Toronto in early wheelchair and I know how he’s feeling,” ONLY December after sustaining a devastating she said. spinal cord injury while he represented “I wanted to help out and make sure he $ his high school, Central Collegiate, in a was well looked after.” 299 wrestling match. He was moved to Bloor- Many of Michael’s friends said at the view Kids Rehab in Toronto in January. event that it’s difficult going to school Fabric included Michael is confined to a wheelchair and every day without Michael there. has limited movement in one arm. “It’s been crazy without him,” said Jor- Among the other surprises for the night dan Veinot, one of Michael’s best friends was the unveiling of a motorcycle built who visits him in the hospital every Satur- HWY 2 by Blue Collar Choppers and donated to day. HWY 401

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The review and adoption or amendment and adoption of the 2008 Business Plans and Budgets and related fees and charges will occur at the regularly scheduled Regional Council meeting which commences at 10:00 a.m. on March 5, 2008 in the Regional Council Chambers located at 605 Rossland

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Comments from the public are welcome in writing or by attending the Council meeting and presenting oral comments. Written comments may be forwarded to the Regional Clerk at the address indicated below. For inclusion in the Council agenda, receipt of written comments by noon on Thursday, February 28, 2008 is requested. For further information regarding the Regional Council meeting, please contact the Regional Clerk at 905-668-7711 ext. 2100.

Further information regarding the 2008 Business Plans and Budgets and related fees and charges is available at no cost upon request by contacting the Business Planning, Budgets and Risk Management Division of the Region’s Finance Department at (905) 668-7711 ext. 2302.

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the charts Fundraising fun DURHAM — Whitby rockers at the theatre Protest the Hero have the No. 1 album in Canada. ‘Fortress’, the PICKERING — Celebrate Heart band’s sophomore release, sold Month with some food-related fun at more than 6,000 copies in Canada the Herongate Barn Theatre. Febru- and 7,500 in the U.S. ary is Heart Month and the Heart The remarkable thing about the and Stroke Foundation is hosting incredible sales of the album is several events across the region. that Protest the Hero is on the On Feb. 28, ‘Cookin’ with Gus’ independent Underground Op- is being performed at Herongate erations label. The band is cur- as a Heart and Stroke Foundation rently on a sold-out 21-stop tour fundraiser. 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Guest speakers include a their lives that have happened.” Serres and Graeme Powell in sup- characters, who manage to come in the play are so representative of the chief of police, After winning both a Pulitzer porting roles. The cast is made up across as relatable despite dealing government officials, local pastors human, you can really and a New York Drama Critics Cir- entirely of Port Perry residents, with such “zany” issues as an im- and more. cle award in 1981, Crimes of the all of whom have acted in or even minent death in the family and an The event is on Saturday, March relate to them’: Heart was made into a film star- directed previous Borelians’ pro- attempted murder charge against 1 at 7 p.m. Adults $10 in advance, $15 ring Sissy Spacek, Jessica Lange ductions. one sister. at the door, students (ages 11-19) and director Vivian Lee and Diane Keaton. Henley went “Of the four females, three of “All of the characters in the play children (10 and under) $5. on to win an Oscar for Best Adapt- them are directors as well as ac- are so human, you can really re- The Gathering Place is at 1920 By Moya Dillon ed Screenplay for the film version. tors,” Lee says, referring to Nich- late to them. There’s somebody for Bayly St., Pickering (at Squires [email protected] “One of the reasons the play was olson, Stokes-Harris and Norman. everybody to relate to,” she says. Beach Road). in my mind when I was initially “All three of them have done just “They’re all going through angst For more information call 905- DURHAM — Crimes of the Heart, asked to direct a different play was the most amazing job of putting as we do and even though they’re 426-4557 or 416-838-9198. Beth Henley’s Pulitzer Prize-win- a totally personal reason involving on their actor hats when they going through that, the play still ning play about three sisters who my son,” Lee says about choosing come to rehearsals, There hasn’t leaves you with lots of hope that Jazz trio in Ajax return to their childhood home to direct this particular play. been any issues with having too everything will work out. You come to deal with such weighty issues She recalls the time she took her many directors in the house.” out of the play feeling good.” AJAX — Enjoy an afternoon as death, crime, and birthdays, is oldest son to see the play when it For this production, the Boreli- Performances of Crimes of the jazz tune on Sunday, March 2 from 2 brought to life by The Borelians’ at was being performed at Toronto’s ans have welcomed a newcomer, Heart are on Feb. 22, 23, 28, 29, to 4 p.m. with The Doug Watson Trio. Port Perry Town Hall. Royal Alexandria theatre many Deb Johnston, of Oshawa, who is and Mar. 1 at Town Hall 1873, Only 100 tickets will be sold so “I think it’ll be a shame if people years ago. At one particular scene understudy for the three sisters’ Queen and Simcoe streets. buy tickets early at the Main Library Branch Services Desk for $6. miss this one,” said director Vivian her young son began laughing and roles. Lee said Johnston is doing a The Doug Watson Trio features Lee, who describes the play as couldn’t stop, even after the audi- great job. Stage stats Doug Watson on saxophone, Donna alternately comic and heartwarm- ence’s hysterics had settled down. Lee says she is feeling good Barber on piano and vocals and ing and attributes her love of the “At the time he was young and about the upcoming production What: Crimes of the Heart Doug Matthews on acoustic bass. play to the well-developed char- wasn’t a boy who laughed a lot. So after the cast did a great run- When: Feb. 21 to March 1, 8 p.m. The Trio is well known for its perfor- acters. to see him laughing like that was a through of Act I at their last re- plus 2 p.m. Feb. 23 and March 1 mances at the Toronto Jazz festival. “They deal with many issues in really special memory to me.” hearsal. Where: Town Hall 1873, Queen The event is presented by their lives that many of us are deal- Lee, who also directed the Bore- “I think we could’ve had an and Simcoe streets, Port Perry Friends of the Ajax Public Library ing with every day and it’s really lians acclaimed 2006 production audience, they were so hot!” she How: Tickets are $15 to $18, and is at 55 Harwood Ave S., in Ajax. interesting, and often times hilari- of Orphans, will lead a strong, tal- says, laughing. available at Henshall’s, 241 Queen Complementary refreshments will be ous, the way they deal with these ented cast that includes Lee Lay- Lee describes directing as “a St., Port Perry, or at www.star- provided. issues,” Lee says of the characters. coe, Carey Nicholson and Annette challenge, but a fun challenge,” ticketing.com For more information, call Cindy Kimber at 905-683-4000, ext. 821. “Other times it’s heart-wrenching Stokes-Harris as the three sisters and attributes the success of A/P PAGE 26 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, February 22, 2008 durhamregion.com

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Ajax High blanks series last year where we won the chances, but they buried it on their first game and ended up losing the chances,” he says. St. Mary in semifinal series.” He took the loss in stride, how- opener Thursday The Rams turned in a complete ever, noting he’s confident St. Mary effort against the Monarchs on can come back in Game 2. Thursday, with starting goaltender “Yeah, we’re going to come back By Al Rivett Craig Espinho providing solid play strong. We have to get a lot more [email protected] in earning the shutout. shots. We really have to work on our Ajax’s overall strong play in their power play. We have to move the DURHAM — The Ajax High own zone didn’t go unnoticed by puck around more and stop making School Rams jolted the defending Nemis. stupid passes.” champion St. Mary in Game 1 of the “Everyone played smart in our The Rams’ undefeated league re- Durham senior boys’ semifinal se- end, throwing the puck up the glass cord and being atop the GTA polls of ries in Ajax on Thursday afternoon. and out. There were no up-the-mid- senior boys’ teams doesn’t seem to The top-seeded Rams continued dle passes. I thought we did that faze the players, says Nemis, explain- their perfect Lake Ontario Second- really well,” he says. ing that winning has only caused ary School Athletics (LOSSA) sea- Most of all, Nemis noted the Rams them to be hungrier for more. son, chalking up their 13th victory pinned the victory on their ability to “They have an unbelievable de- without a loss in blanking the fourth- play well 5-on-5 and win all the sire to win, no matter if it’s an exhi- seeded Monarchs from Pickering 3- battles for the puck. bition or a tournament game, they 0. “Our 5-on-5 play was the biggest want to win every time they step on The Ajacians can close out the difference in the game. I thought the ice.” semifinal series with a victory in we controlled the play. The only Daryl Brennan, Brett Holmberg Game 2 at the Don Beer Sports time we were in danger was in the and Kevin Watts, into an empty net, Arena on Monday afternoon. second period when we took some tallied for the Rams. But, Rams’ head coach Craig silly penalties, but we managed to In the other semifinal, the Dun- Nemis cautioned that completing kill them off.” barton Spartans defeated the An- the series sweep will be a tall order Monarchs’ defenceman Steven derson Collegiate Raiders of Whitby Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo against a St. Mary team that’s only Flowers noted the Rams play in their 6-2 in Game 1 on Thursday. Ian St. Mary Monarchs’ goalie Mari Tamburro looks on as Ajax High School Rams’ lost once in league play this season. own end continually frustrated his Watters and Blake Boddy had two Ryan Brawley and Brett Holmberg celebrate their second-period goal. The “It’s not over until it’s over; it’s so teammates throughout the game. goals apiece for the Spartans. Chris Rams won the first game of the best-of-three LOSSA semifinal playoff series 3-0 at the Ajax Community Centre on Thursday. cliche, but it’s so true,” says Nemis. “I thought they played well in Wright and Andrew Rhodes were “We played them in the semifinal their end. We couldn’t score on our the other marksmen. Raiders midgets International Silver Stick champions

Skate past Barrie two assists, Mike Purcell, Koree Wait and Watters added singles. Colts in final The Ajax-Pickering midgets earned their semifinal berth after DURHAM — The Ajax-Pickering blitzing the Toronto Marlboros Raiders midget ‘AAA’ rep hockey -- the Greater Toronto Hockey team emerged as champions at League’s first-place team -- 7-2 the prestigious International Sil- in the final round-robin contest. ver Stick Finals in Sarnia recent- Cowley earned the win in net. ly. Greg Waller and Reed connected In the final, the Raiders blanked for two goals apiece, Jonathan the Barrie Colts 3-0. Goaltender Simone, Holmberg and Pierce Jared Cowley turned aside 20 added one each. Watters regis- shots to earn the shutout. Aaron tered two assists, Curtis Hender- Pierce, Brett Holmberg and Jor- son, Mark Ramkema, Wait, Reed, dan Reed scored the Raider goals, Simone, Boddy and Smrke all had with assists going to Brent King, one. Ian Watters, Stan Smrke and The Raiders shut out the host Reed. Sarnia Jr. Sting 7-0, with Molony Reed was selected to the tour- earning the shutout. Boddy had nament’s all-star team following a two-goal effort, Pierce, Holm- the final. berg, Watters, Simone and Reed Submitted photo In the semifinal, the Raid- all added one. Boddy and Wat- The Ajax-Pickering Raiders ‘AAA’ midget hockey team captured the International Silver Stick Final Tournament in Sarnia recently. The Raiders defeated the Barrie Colts in the final. ers downed neighbouring rival ters chipped in with two assists Whitby Wildcats 4-1. Sean Molony apiece, Cade Zulak, Pierce, Wait, was solid in goal for the Raiders, and King each had one. Raider goal on an unassisted ef- their playoffs in the next week. the manager is Linda Hender- turning aside 22 Whitby shots. The Raiders saw their 24-game fort. Larry Gertsakis coaches the son. Blake Boddy, Michael Lum-Walk- win streak come to an end with a The Raiders finished in first team, assisted by Jim Gatens and Read more about the team er, Watters and Holmberg scored 3-1 loss to the London Knights in place in the OMHA ‘AAA’ League Ron Waller, Trainers are Keith and view their schedule at www. for the Raiders. Boddy recorded Game 1. Smrke scored the lone with a 28-4-2 record and start Reed and Steve Henderson and apraidersmidgetaaa.com. A/P PAGE 28 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, February 22, 2008 newsdurhamregion.com

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Full time position Apply Mon-Fri 10am to 3pm with resume RESIDENTIAL CLEANER needed, part-time position for a hard- great pride in producing top call (905)683-3535. Buy one supplies to clients in Durham Re- rent leads. Must have own trans- available. References required. to Global Human Resource Centre HAIRSTYLIST OR BARBER quality work. 905-420-3501. breakfast/lunch for regular price, gion. Fax Resume: (905)728- portation as some travel is re- Steven 905-809-0400. working, energetic person, must 185 Brock St N # 206 Whitby or be bondable, own transportation CHAIR for rent. Also Nail and Es- second for half price! Expires 4734 No phone calls quired. Please forward resume thetic room available. Very good March 10, 2008. with salary expectations to mark- 777 Warden Ave Suite 217 (S. of Eglinton) necessary, please call Jenn (905)493-1811 location. Hair Salon in Pickering. [email protected] or fax Lynda for information, (905)427- to (905) 839-6426. FULL-TIME WORKERS NEED- SUPERINTENDENT COUPLE, UPSCALE RETIREMENT RESI- 4110. ED! Call now, start tomorrow! Oshawa, 92-unit bldg. Designat- DENCE, Lynde Creek Manor, is FULL-TIME ADMINISTRATIVE DRIVERS WANTED Earn CASH GENERAL LABOURER to sort Paid training, travel, advance- GENERAL BEARING Services ed as the only crime-free multi now hiring for the position of Die- JANE'S DAY SPA is currently ASSISTANT required. Must DAILY! Full and part time shifts. garbage & recyclables, waste ment and FUN! No sales, no ex- Inside Sales Position / Counter housing with Durham Regional tary Aide. Food Handlers Certifi- looking for a self-motivated and have Real Estate experience. DAYCARE IN PICKERING has We will train you. Call Jane at transfer facility, Port Perry. $10 perience, no problem. Sales experience or mechanical Police. Renting/mainte- cate an asset, previous serving enthusiastic full-time esthetician Please send resumes attn: Lor- several full-time ECE positions 905-440-2011 or cell 905-244- to start, 30-40 hrs/week. Send re- $360/week to start, upto ability an asset. Fax resume nance/cleaning experience re- experience a must. Please fax to join our team. Please email raine Ioannou via fax 905-427- available. Competitive salary. 0094. Blue Line Taxis is now hir- sumes to [email protected], $800/week. Paid weekly. Ask for to 905-668-6310, Whitby. quired. Live-in, excellent salary. your resume to: Attn: Amy at 905- resumes to [email protected] 6524 or please e-mail resume to: Please email resume to: ing for Oshawa, Ajax & Pickering. fax 905-642-1200. Amber. 905-668-5544. Fax 416-741-1765 665-7018 or call 905-579-8777. [email protected] [email protected] A/P PAGE 30 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, February 22, 2008 newsdurhamregion.com

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Call Finlay Burt at 1- 905-571-3227 1-866-601-3083 905-432-6912. utilities. Parking included. 905- smoking/pets, $900/mo. First/last. dishwasher, parking, $825/month, smoking, no pets. $725/mth inclu- www.HomesByOwner.com/64566 $275,000.00, Call 647-239-4663 800-890-8633 Ext:292. www.apartmentsinontario.com 571-1994. Pls leave message. (905)428-6577, 416-768-8654. all inclusive, (905)686-8612. sive. April 1 905-427-9437 newsdurhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, February 22, 2008, PAGE 31 A/P

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Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Jessica Moy, right, pokes the puck away from a Monsignor Paul Dwyer Saints player during LOSSA varsity DOLPHINS girls’ hockey semifinal action at the Pickering Recreation Complex on Wednesday. Dwyer won 4-0. FOOTBALL CLUB Semifinal opener goes to Paul Dwyer Saints 2008 REGISTRATION

PICKERING — The Monsignor Paul Dwyer Game 2 in the series was played on Thursday Ages 7 & up (equipment supplied) Saints fired the opening salvo in the semifinal afternoon at the Campus Ice Centre in Oshawa series with the St. Mary Catholic Secondary after our press deadline. Saturday, February 23rd • 9am - 2pm ~ Pickering Rec Complex School Monarchs on Wednesday. Dwyer scored in the first period and St. Mary Dwyer scored a 4-0 shutout victory in Game 1 was never able to get on track in the series Birth Certiﬁ cates Required • New Coaches welcome, training provided of the best-of-three LOSSA varsity girls’ playoff opener. series played at the Pickering Recreation Com- Steph Mokedanz, Terin Byrne, Ellen James, For more info call: 905.619.9180 www.dolphinsfootball.ca plex. Katie Dillion scored for the Saints.

JORDAN, A. Thomas (1912 - 2008) - The family is sad to announce the pass- In loving Memory of ing of Tom Jordan on Saturday, February 16, 2008 at Port Perry Hospital. Be- GLEASON, Marguerite &YIJCJUPST8BOUFE loved husband of the late Pansy Jordan. Loving father of Bill (predeceased), Lorna Mugford, Lois and husband Ron Buker, Earl and wife Rita. Tom will be In Loving Memory of dearly missed by his many grandchildren, great grandchildren and friends. Ser- a Dear Wife, Mother, & vices were held at LOW AND LOW FUNERAL HOME, 1763 Reach Street, Port Perry (905)985-7331 on Tuesday February 19, 2008. Interment followed at Pine Grandmother who passed Grove Cemetery in Mount Albert. On-line Condolences can be made at www.lowandlow.ca away February 22, 1998. You left behind wonderful memories that we will 4BUVSEBZ "QSJM Want the PERFECT treasure forever. You BNQN are sadly missed 1JDLFSJOH3FDSFBUJPO$PNQMFY Employee? 'PSNPSFJOGPSNBUJPO DPOUBDU"VESFZ%FXJUBU & never forgotten. Take these quick steps to ensure you’re KYLE GAGE LAMB FYU August 12, 1993 to February 22, 2007 Love always, XXXTIPXTEVSIBNSFHJPODPN getting the right candidates! Not a day goes by Robert, Dawn (Alan), Employment Advertising Checklist when you are not in our thoughts. Each memory cherished Bobby (Cindy), Rick, Kyle, & Every ad should include: deep in our hearts. Craig, your ❏ Prominent job title No words can express ❏ Company profi le and logo the loss that we share, Family & Friends. ❏ Advancement/Education But we know that you live opportunities in our "Saviour's" care. ❏ Type of working environment ❏ Job description Loving you for all eternity, Xi[\eJ_fn -education needed Our Little Angel is here -duties to be performed Thar -hours DXiZ_)/ÆDXiZ_*' ❏ Remuneration Christopher & Amy (Burton) G`Zb\iè^DXib\kjKiX[\:\eki\ Are thrilled to announce the safe arrival of -wages/salary :Xcc8l[i\pXk -benefi ts their second child -vacation 0',$+)-$+-.-\ok),. ❏ Location To place your Taylor Donald ❏ Reply information Born February 7, 2008 ❏ Deadline Weighing 8 lbs 1 oz. EXHIBITORS WANTED ❏ Equal Opportunity personalized In Employer Confi rmation Eager to meet her new baby Memoriam, call brother is big sister Kennedy Rose. Let our Employment Specialists Anxiously awaiting his arrival are 905-683-0707 (Ajax) Auntie Abba, Grandparents take care of all your recruitment needs. Doris & George Burton of Ajax, Pat & Wayne Thar of St. Lawrence, Nl., and let one of Great grandparents Joan & Donald Thar of London. our professional Special thanks to the staff at March 7th, 8th, 9th St. Josephs Hospital in London The General Motors Centre Classifi ed Department advisors help you. Call Devon or Wendy Phone: 905-683-5110 Place your ad at 905-683-0707 (905) 579-4400 A/P PAGE 34 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, February 22, 2008 durhamregion.com

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Registration for 2008 Summer Outdoor House League Soccer Registrations being accepted for House League Divisions Early Registration Dates, Times and Locations: Saturday, February 2nd 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Ajax Community Centre Admiral’s Room Saturday, February 23rd 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. McLean Community Centre Room #3 Saturday, March 8th 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Ajax Community Centre Admiral’s Room February 2 to March 8, $160 per player / Family (3 or more siblings) $450 Final Registration Dates, Times and Locations: Thursday, March 20th 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. McLean Community Centre Room #1 Saturday, April 5th 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Ajax Community Centre Admiral’s Room Saturday, April 19th 2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. McLean Community Centre Room #1 After March 8, ﬁ nal rates to be announced House League Membership Includes

• Twelve regular season games; • Uniform (shirt, shorts and socks); • Individual Trophy; • End of season play-offs; • Individual and team photographs; • Cup day celebration.

We are currently accepting registrations for boys and girls aged 4-17. All regular house league games played in Ajax. No Mixed Gender Teams.

For more information, please check our web site at www.ajaxazzurrisoccer.com Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Reaching out for the ball PICKERING — Norman Penola of Notre Dame battles Kurt Alexander from Pine Ridge for possession as the Get Local 24/7 teams faced off in the LOSSA ‘AAAA’ boys’ basketball quarter-finals at the Pickering school on Wednesday. The Pumas advanced to the semifinals with a 62-56 win. Alexander had 30 for Pine Ridge. Junior Toby had 15 mobile.newsdurhamregion.com for Notre Dame.

Taunton Road (Regional Road 4) from Brock Road in the City of Pickering to Westney Road in the Town of Ajax ROAD CLOSURES

WORKS DEPARTMENT PUBLIC NOTICE Residents and businesses are advised that a section of Taunton Road, in the City of Pickering and Town of Ajax will be closed for road improvements on three different occasions. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule. Road Closure Road Closure Road Closure #1 #2 #3

Taunton Road from Brock Road in the City of Pickering WHERE to Westney Road in the Town of Ajax. Friday, February Friday, March 7 Friday, March 29 at 9 p.m. to at 9 p.m. to 14 at 9 p.m. to WHEN Monday, March Monday, March Monday, March 3 at 5 a.m. 10 at 5 a.m. 17 at 5 a.m. To ensure that the installation of the culverts and pipe WHY casing crossing Taunton Road are completed in a safe and efficient manner. The closures are required to install multiple large diameter culverts and pipe casings crossing Taunton Road from Brock Road in the City of Pickering to Westney Road in the Town of Ajax. Detour routes for Taunton Road will be posted to direct traffic accordingly.

Access to local area businesses and residents will be permitted during the road closures.

The Region realizes that the road closure will be disruptive to you, and we sincerely appreciate your patience and understanding in this regard.

For additional information please contact: durhamregion.com Greg Gummer, Project Supervisor - 905-668 -7711 ext. 3427, or Dave Gray, Project Inspector - 905-261-7703

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605 Rossland Road East, Whitby ON L1N 6A3 411 Telephone 905-668-7711 or 1-800-372-1102 www.region.durham.on.ca durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, February 22, 2008 PAGE 35 A/P Pickering Volkswagen SALES PreLo ed EVENT JUST O 2007 2000 v Pre-owned to 2003 e GTI’S BEETLES r50 choose from! JETTAS HURRY IN ARRIVED FOR BEST 2 Year or 40,000 km VW Warranty SELECTION! 2007 Chevrolet Cobalts 2007 Pontiac G5’s $10,990 $ $ Air, auto, tilt, CD, 27,900 28,900 lots available under 25,000 km. 2007 Volkswagen GTI 2007 Volkswagen GTI 4 dr., 6 spd., Roof, 18” Alloys, 5,000 Km 2 dr., DSG, 18” Rims, 6,000 Km READY FOR 2007 WORK! Chevrolet Express 4tochoose4 to choose 2tochoose2 to choose 2500 3/4 Ton $ $ $ From 26,900 From 40,900 22,200 2007 Volkswagen Passat 2007 Volkswagen Touareg Air, auto, bins & racks! 2.0T, Loaded, Lth, Roof, Low Km V6 and V8, Auto, AWD, Leather, Loaded, Luxury PKG Hurry! These won’t last! ALSO JUST ARRIVED

$ $ After 21 successful and dedicated years as top producer at the now non-operational 13,900 18,900 Bob Johnston Chevrolet dealership, Greg 2003 Volkswagen Jetta Wagon 2003 Volkswagen Jetta Diesel Murphy has carefully chosen Bruce Bissell Auto, Air, Pw, Pl, Pm, 71,000 Km Leather, Roof, Alloys, Fully Loaded Pontiac as his new place of business. A long time resident of Ajax, Greg has been a familiar face amongst the Ajax Minor Hockey League. “I look forward to working in a state-of-the-art facility in the community in which I am raising my family” says Greg. “And we are thrilled to have him join our team” says Gord Mott, Bissell’s dealer $ $ principal. Greg invites his long time clients 25,900 26,900 and friends to come by anytime! 2006 Volkswagen Jetta 2006 Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T, 6 Spd., Xenons, Roof, 17” Rims, 26,000 Km 2.0T, Auto, Xenons, Leather, 17” Rims, Loaded, Roof, 8,900 Km Greg Murphy Sales Representative

The management and staff of Bruce Bissell Pontiac are pleased to announce the addition of Roger Sysiuk to their team of sales and leasing professionals. Roger brings 30 years of auto- $ $ motive experience with him. He invites 23,900 13,900 his clients and friends to visit him at his 2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 2004 Volkswagen Golf GLS new “home”. Auto, Leather, Roof, 1 Owner 2.0T, 5 Spd., 53,000 Km Roger Sysiuk Sales Representative

✔ MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY ✔ OPTIMUM 150 PT INSPECTION $ $ ✔ 24 HOUR ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE 12,900 16,500 ✔ 30 DAY VEHICLE EXCHANGE 2003 Volkswagen Golf 2003 Volkswagen GTI Auto, Air, 1 Owner, Warranty 5 Spd, Leather, Roof, 17” Rims, 76,000 Km Chuck Hughes Paul Carpenter Carlos Vieira Barkley Reed Michael Shanley Sean Crooks Moe Sarrazin Dan Shea Full Inventory on www.pvw.com From 1.9% APR* Used Vehicle Manager New Vehicle Manager Sales Representative Sales Representative Sales Representative Sales Representative Sales Representative Sales Representative Pickering Volkswagen Inc. HWY. 2 BUICK 503 Kingston Rd. Pickering BRUCE

WHITES RD. PONTIAC HWY. 401 905-420-9700 UNION RD. PORT 1.9% APR offer pertains to fi nance terms up to 36 months on select Certifi ed Pre-Loved Volkswagen models, through V.W. Credit Canada Inc. LTD. Purchase example $20,000 fi nanced at 2.9% APR for 36 months, monthly payment is $580.74, cost of borrowing is $906.76 and total to be repaid is BISSELL $20,906.76. Down payment may be required. License, registration/administration fees, insurance and applicable taxes extra. APR may vary with model 201 Bayly St. W., Ajax, Ontario 905-683-6561 and term of loan. On approved credit. Requires dealer participation. Offer is for a limited time only and may be withdrawn at any time without prior notice. Please see dealer for complete details. Whichever comes fi rst, two year roadside assistance provided by Professional Dispatch Group. “Volkswa- (between Westney & Harwood) gen” and the Volkswagen logo are registered trademarks of Volkswagen AG © 2006 Volkswagen Canada Inc. Offer ends March 31, 2008. Prices are plus lic., taxes & admin. fee. Vehicles are daily rental buybacks. Some vehicles may not be exactly as illustrated. A/P PAGE 36 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, February 22, 2008 durhamregion.com VILLAGE CHRYSLER • DODGE • JEEP ORE THAN HALF MOUR STORE IS ON SALE $0 CASH DOWN • FEB. 22 • $0 CASH DOWN • PEACE OF MIND WITH CHRYSLER CANADA INC. BACKED WARRANTY • ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE • QUALITY RECONDITIONING • NATIONWIDE SERVICE WE ARE NOT OLD HERE LOCATION HARWOOD AVE AVE WE WANT $200 JUST SIGN HWY 401401 YOUR TRADE! GAS CARD AND DRIVE! WESTNEY RD RD S WITH EVERY PURCHASE NEW MONARCH AVE AVE 2004 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA WAGON 2007 CHRYSLER PACIFICA TOURING 2004 DODGE CARAVAN LOCATION NO $12,985 $20,985 $9,750 FRILLS HARD LEATHER, LOADED, WE ARE TO FIND! LOADED, LUXURY DVD HERE Stk#P9619A Stk#9707 Stk#V9690 BAYLY STST $133 $159 $103 WE MOVED! bi-wk/60 WE MOVED! bi-wk/84 WE MOVED! bi-wk/60 2004 CHRYSLER INTREPID 2007 DODGE MAGNUM SXT 2007 CHRYSLER 300C 2005 DODGE CARAVAN $7,985 $14,865 $24,985 $9,985 LOADED, 3.5L, V6, TINTS, SUNROOF, HEMI, LOADED, PWR GRP. ESP, RIMS MDS, LEATHER LOW KMS. Stk#V9405A Stk#P9902 Stk#P9394 Stk#V9671 $85 $117 $192 $91 WE MOVED! bi-wk/60 WE MOVED! bi-wk/84 WE MOVED! bi-wk/84 WE MOVED! bi-wk/72 2003 NISSAN ALTIMA 2007 DODGE CALIBER SXT 2000 CHEVROLET BLAZER 2006 DODGE CARAVAN $9,985 $14,985 $5,900 $13,985 LOADED, AUTO, LOW KMS., BAL. LOADED, ONLY LOW KMS. OF FACTORY WARRANTY LOW KMS. 15,000 KMS.! Stk#V9323A Stk#V9673 Stk#J8892A Stk#V9694 $104 $117 CASH $110 WE MOVED! bi-wk/60 WE MOVED! bi-wk/84 WE MOVED! PRICE! WE MOVED! bi-wk/84 2003 HONDA CIVIC 2007 CHRYSLER 300 TOURING 2007 JEEP LIBERTY 4X4 2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN $10,765 $17,765 $16,985 $14,985 AUTO, AIR, LEATHER, LOADED, TINTS, DVD, STO’N’GO, LOADED LOADED, LUXURY AUTO, LOW KMS. LOADED Stk#P9438A Stk#V9650 Stk#9713 Stk#V9544 $112 $138 $132 $132 WE MOVED! bi-wk/60 WE MOVED! bi-wk/84 WE MOVED! bi-wk/84 WE MOVED! bi-wk/72 2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE LXI 2007 JEEP COMPASS 2007 JEEP PARIOT 4X4 2007 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN $11,765 $16,985 $19,985 $16,985 LEATHER, LOADED, NORTH PAKG, NORTH PACKAGE, STO’N’GO, WINTGER PRICED AUTO, LOW KMS. RIMS, LOW KMS. LOW KMS. Stk#P9434B Stk#P9901 Stk#P9623 Stk#V9675 $121 $131 $154 $132 WE MOVED! bi-wk/60 WE MOVED! bi-wk/84 WE MOVED! bi-wk/84 WE MOVED! bi-wk/84 2003 TOYOTA COROLLA 2007 CHRYSLER PACIFICA TOURING 2007 CHRYSLER ASPEN 2007 DODGE DURANGO SLT 4X4 $11,985 $18,985 $33,985 $26,985 LOADED, 6 PASSENGER, LEATHER, LOADED, LEATHER, LOADED, LOW KMS. LOW KMS, 4.0L, V6 LUXURY, VERY LOW KMS. 20” CHROME RIMS Stk#V9445 Stk#9565 Stk#9706 Stk#V9284 $123 $147 $259 $207 WE MOVED! bi-wk/60 WE MOVED! bi-wk/84 WE MOVED! bi-wk/84 WE MOVED! bi-wk/84 IF YOU HAVE A JOB YOU’RE 100% APPROVED!

"!9,9 7%34.%9 VILLAGE CHRYSLER CHRYSLER • DODGE • JEEP “Thinking like a customer” SALES HOURS: BADFOR CREDIT?INSTA NO CREDIT?CREDIT Mon.-Thurs. 9-9 Fri.& Sat. 9-6 Chrysler Employees & Affi liated Employees & Suppliers discounts. CALLCall MIKE Harry / ASHLEY 1-888-565-05551-800-980-1237 NOW AT 201 BAYLY ST. (AT MONARCH AVE.) 905-683-5358 << SALES HOTLINE www.villagechrysler.ca All used vehicles are bi-weekly payments plus taxes. **2003 are fi nanced over 60 months. 2004-2005 are fi nanced over 72 months. 2006-2007 are fi nanced over 84 months. 2008 are fi nanced over 96 months. Terms are 60-72-84-96. Example: $20,000 fi nanced over 84 months equals to 182 bi-weekly payments of $146.11, tax incl., fi nance rate of 8.39 cost of borrowing $6455.50. OAC. All fi nanced vehicles are $0 cash down. All new vehicles are plus air, freight and gas tax. Stock # V9673, V9765, P9901, P9902, V9284, V9650 are former daily rental buybacks. †Interest rate may vary with credit severity. Purchase prices are plus licence, GST, PST, admin., etch-guard, PDE. Some vehicles may not be exactly as shown. Sale prices valid on date of publication only. Gas card applies to vehicles in this ad only. Limit 1 per customer. Valid only on publication date.