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Mr. Osborne had left the U.S. planning to cross Lake Ontario and meet other boaters east of Pickering, Pickering, he said. A U.S. TV station station reported the rendezvous was to occur in Oshawa, but Durham police haven't confirmed that. "I keep on looking out Submitted photo Wayne Osborne sits atop his boat with his dog. The sailor set sail on Saturday and was to meet up with friends in the Oshawa, Clarington area before running into trouble. His boat was found damaged and unoccupied on Monday. A search continues. continues. there at the lake," said Cathy McConnell on Tuesday. The Pickering woman is one of Mr. Osborne's neighbours in the live-on boat community tlll , 7 ! T , at French- We re hoping he s on another boat somewhere.' - Bob Evans man's Bay Marina. Several members of the marina's live- aboard boat community community said the water was not ideal for sailing during the cold, windy weekend. Pol ice reportMr. Osborne's 28-foot Corronado sailboat had damage to the masts and sails, indicating rotigh weather. The boat's Canadian Canadian flag was also turned upside down, a sign for distress, distress, and its radio was set to channel 16, for the coast School suspension alternatives delved into From page 1 Culture which is funded by money generated through Ontario's charity casinos. The three-year grant was made in November, 2005, and from the time when the program began in February, 14 students, suspended for . five days or more, have participated. participated. Participation, which is voluntary, includes working working with local businesses, such as catering companies, doing day trips to places like the Canadian Automotive Museum or local libraries, and other activities. The goal is to put 100 students a year through the program, said Ms. Forçle. "We are really lucky to have such great community community partnerships," she said. "Local businesses have welcomed us to help with painting, gardening and other business maintenance tasks. Since many of these students have never had . a job, this community service allows them to build their résumés and establish relationships relationships with local business owners." Such a program is absolutely absolutely necessary, said Doug Finbow, principal of Holy Trinity Catholic Secondary School in Courtice. "There was a real, need for an alternative to the suspension suspension program in our community, community, since home suspensions were simply not benefitting students, and forcing parents parents to take time off work or risk their child getting into more trouble while home all day," he said in a media release. 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She said Mr. Osborne is a friendly, nice man who would give you the shirt off his back, and drove a taxi • for a living. "We're hoping he's on another boat somewhere," said Bob Evans, manager of the marina. Nearby, members of (he Frenchman'sBayYachtClub were standing near a boat, talking about Ms. Osborne's disappearance. The group of men were concerned about their missing friend and fellow fellow club member, and noted he often sailed on auto-pilot and without a life jacket. "He likes going out with the wind," said Bill Laws. "I'd say he'd be sailing five days out of seven." , "He liked the adventure of sailing," added Wayne Hull. "Almost every night, you couldn't keep him on the dock." Mr. Hull said Mr. Osborne had just received his trucking trucking licence and was ready to start a new career with hopes of getting a bigger boat. . ' - Mr. Osborne's family con- • (acted the Ajax/Pickering Community Police Office May 22, to report him missing. missing. He is described as white, 5-foot-8 with a slender build and fair complexion. Investigators from the U.S. Coast Guard, Trenton Air and Sea Rescue and the Durham Regional. Police. Services Marine Unit have searched for him. Durham ■ police's marine unit planned a shoreline search yesterday. yesterday. Q ROGERS Your World Right NovV 'Offer ends May 30,2006 and is available only to new Rogers Digital Cable customers in Rogers cable-wired areas who currently subscribe to satellite television service and who exchange their satellite receiver (4 maximum) for a PVR. PVRs remain the property of Rogers and must be returned upon cancellatipn/termination of Rogers Digital Cable service. Regular rental rates (currently $19.95/mo) apply after 2 year promotional period. Rogers On Demand not available in all areas. Offer may bo subject to change, has no cash value and cannot be combined with any other Rogers Digital cable offer. 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