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Joshua Thomas, 25, of Glenanna Road in Pickering has been in cus- tody since his arrest in Septem- ber of 2006. Ontario Court Justice Katrina Mulligan sentenced the man to seven years and 11 months in addition to the time he served awaiting trial for a total sentence of nine years and five months. Mr. Thomas pleaded guilty in an Oshawa court Thursday. Just before 11 p.m. on Sept. 8, 2006, a 41-year-old Pickering woman was attacked by a man unknown to her as she walked in a park in the area of Glenanna and Valley Farm roads. The woman desperately fought back, scratch- ing and biting at her attacker as he tore at her clothes. A number of people responded to her cries for help and the assail- ant ran off. The attack prompted Durham police to issue a warning to women in Pickering and a composite sketch of the suspect was released as the investigation continued. Mr. Thomas was arrested 10 days after the attack by officers with the sexual assault unit who stopped a car in which he was a passenger. FINISHING HER TA CKLE Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo PICKERING — Karlie Robinson from the Pine Ridge Secondary School Pumas crushes Lisa Beairsto from the Dunbarton High School Spartans with a hard tackle during LOSSA varsity girls’ rugby action May 2. 12 months - grade 8 Blaisdale MONTESSORI School est. 1969 www.blaisdale.com OPEN HOUSE Thurs. May. 24, 2007 at 7:00 pm 365 Kingston Rd. Pickering 905-509-5005 Pickering man jailed nine years for vicious sex assault Just in time for Mother’s Day! 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Waste management professionals from around Ontario will gather at the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) Ontario chapter train- ing this week in Oshawa. “The primary goal is to provide training to waste management professionals,” said Murray Gale, the president of the Ontario chapter of the SWANA and the solid waste supervisor for the To wn of Whitby. Three certification-training courses are offered for waste management professionals: managing municipal solid waste systems, managing munici- pal solid waste collection systems and construc- tion and demolition. The training will take place from May 7 to 10 at the Holiday Inn in Oshawa. So far 32 participants, from Durham Region, Halton Region, City of Hamilton, Markham, Peel Region, Windsor, Thunder Bay and elsewhere in Ontario, have signed up. These courses prepare students for an exam and upon successfully passing, SWANA Certifica- tion. “If they pass the exam 75 per they are certified within their field and that certification has to be kept up to date,” Mr. Gale said. Steve Jedinak, a technician with the Region’s waste management services, will be attending the collection systems course. “It will help me better understand the logistics of planning, managing, and operating solid waste and recyclable collection services,” he said. Spring training for waste professionals Developmentally delayed girl lived in drug house: police DURHAM — A Whitby man is among six sus- pects charged with sexually assaulting a devel- opmentally delayed girl in a Toronto crack house, police said. To ronto police made the shocking revelations Thursday, capping an investigation that began in January. Police said the accused men were deni- zens of a home in northwest Toronto frequented by cocaine users. The victim, a 12-year-old girl, is the daughter of the woman who lived in the house, police said. That woman has also been charged. Cops said the child had been given crack and made to perform sex acts. The child, who was found to have cocaine in her system, has been placed in the care of the Children’s Aid Society, police said. Police said that for a year beginning in late 2005 a number of men attending at the house had sexual contact with the girl. Drug users and deal- ers were among the men who had contact with the child, police said. Dennis Guthrie, 52, of Whitby is charged with sexual assault and sexual interference. Five other men face similar charges. The girl’s mother has been charged with cor- rupting children, a rare charge that requires con- sent from the province’s Attorney General. The accused men are next scheduled to appear in court in Toronto in September. An investigation continues and more suspects are being sought. Durham man among those accused of abusing girl Covering the Durham news scene eh a t f i e l d @ d u r h a m r e g i o n . c o m REP O R T E R E RI N H ATF I E L D pickeringtowncentre.com HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY Yv es Rocher Gift Package* FREE when you spend $100 or more (same day sales, before taxes) at any Pickering Town Centre store, service or restaurant. Just redeem your receipts at Guest Services. Receipts must be dated after May 6th, 2007. Wh ile quantities last. One gift per customer, per visit. *Retail Value: $50 (Includes tote bag and two full size sun care products.) Brock North Dental OPEN EVENINGS & SATURDAY CONTACT US AT 905-427-7773 •DIGITAL X-RAY • INTRA ORAL CAMERA • TV IN OPERATORIES • KIDS PLAY STATION 2 • DIRECT BILLING TO INSURANCE ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS AND EMERGENCIES 2200 Brock Road in the Brock North Plaz a Angela, Michelle, Darlene, Dr. Pacione, Donna, Michele, Robbin, Angie, Lisa, Jill, Vanda, Dr. Fernandes Dr. Rony Dagher (Endodontist) Ashley, Kristine, Karen, Anna, Marie, Brenda Orthodontist and Denture therapist onsite, Dr. Peter Sbaraglia (Anesthesiologist) F R E E N E W ADVANCED ENGLISH LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION FOR NEWCOMERS TO CANADA Childminding available for eligible students CALL LINA AT 1.800.408.9619 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, May 6, 2007 PAGE 3 A/Pdurhamregion.com Goal is to create an environmentally, economically and socially friendly city By Kristen Calis kcalis@durhamregion.com PICKERING — The City of Pickering is one of the first mu- nicipalities in Ontario to open an office of sustainability, City offi- cials say. Pickering established its sustain- ability committee in 2005 and the website was launched in March, 2007. Sustainable Pickering aims to balance economic, social and environmental objectives to cre- ate a distinctive, comfortable com- munity, taking into consideration the needs of future and existing residents. The City, including council when making decisions, looks through three lenses of sus- tainability: social, economic and environmental. The three lenses define the difference between sus- tainability and environmentalism, since social and economic factors are considered as well. In order to make a community sustainable, the City acknowledges all three must be considered. “It’s a pretty interesting time for us,” said Tom Melymuk, the office of sustainability’s director. Although the idea of sustain- ability has existed in Pickering for a couple of years, Mr. Melymuk said the fact that an administration now exists means the City can put more efforts into the initiative. “We have a lot of work to do, but creating an office allows us to focus more than if he hadn’t cre- ated it,” he said. The office of sustainability is tak- ing part in a broad range of initia- tives: implementing a municipal greenhouse gas reduction plan; developing sustainable Pickering indicators and targets; the prep- aration of Sustainable Pickering guidelines; and detailed planning and development of Seaton. “It’s through a co-operative ef- fort of people realizing there are better ways to do things,” Mr. Me- lymuk said. The City will soon launch sustainable neighbour- hood score cards that will consider factors such as proximity to places serving daily needs for residents. It will judge if people have to actually get in the car to run small errands or even go to work. Mr. Melymuk said this is all part of developing a sustainable neighbourhood plan. Sustainable Pickering will use the following benchmarks to devel- op targets: healthy environment; healthy society; healthy economy; and responsible development and responsible consumption. Mr. Melymuk said Pickering has a history of being at the forefront of similar issues. For example, he said Sustainable Pickering began just before former U.S. vice presi- dent Al Gore became publicly ac- tive in the environmental field. Mr. Melymuk said all City staff is trained on sustainability issues and they work with all people and across the whole city “to make sure the city as a whole is doing it.” For example, the City is current- ly working with Durham Sustain Ability, the Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade and the Region of Dur- ham. “We will look for any oppor- tunity to get the word out and tell people we have choices,” he said. Ajax playground closed for maintenance AJAX — Rotary Park’s senior play- ground, located adjacent to Duffins Creek, is closing for maintenance. The work, taking place from May 7 to May 11 involves the re- moval and replacement of the playground’s surface and the in- stallation of a new drainage sys- tem. The closure ensures the safety of residents and visitors. For more information call Jeff Stewart, manager of parks and en- vironmental services at 905-683- 2957. Pickering moving forward with sustainability Summer is a fantastic time in the life of a student. It’s a break from the normal rou- tine: sleeping in, extended bedtimes, and no homework—it’s a time when the normal rules don’t apply. Do you remember that old say- ing: no more school, no more books, no more teachers...well, you know how the rest goes. It’s time to rethink that saying, especially the no more books part. Did you know that students who take a total break from learning dur- ing the summer months could lose up to 40% of their learning momen- tum? Research has proven it - that’s why it’s so important to include edu- cation in your summer plans. Take stock of this past school year. Did your child encounter any academic obstacles? Summer is the perfect time to not only catch up in those problem areas but to get ahead. Don’t exclude summer school from your summer planning because of any stereotypes you may have. Summer learning is an op- portunity, not an obstacle. There is typically less pressure and your child can get the individual attention that he or she may not get throughout the school year. But if school doesn’t fit into your summer plans, there are plenty of activities to do at home that keep the learning momentum going—because little minds that stay sharp over the summer are ready to jump right back into the swing of things when fall arrives. Check out the tips for educational fun that fit into any summer schedule at www. oxfordlearning.com or call Oxford Learning in Ajax 905-668-6800 or Pickering 905-420- 3141 for a free summer learning guide, Feed- ing Active Minds. 905-509-5005 www.blaisdale.com Blaisdale MONTESSORI School 12 months - grade 8 est. 1969 OPEN HOUSE DATESOPEN HOUSE DATES 2006 Platinum Free Baby sitting at all campuses during open houses. Large gymnasiums at main campuses. Part time available. Ask us for details. AJAX Village Campus 56 Old Kingston Rd. Thurs. May 31 - 7:00 P.M. Rotherglen Campus 403 Kingston Rd. W. Wed. May 9 - 7:00 P.M. Westney Campus 20 O’Brien Crt. Thurs. May 17 - 7:00 P.M. PICKERING Pickering Campus 415 Toynevale Rd.. Thurs. May 9 - 7:00 P.M. Rougemount Campus 365 Kingston Rd. Thurs. May 24 - 7:00 P.M. WHITBY Whitby Campus 200 Bryon St. Watch our website for announcements of our new campuses opening in Oshawa and Whitby. Results Today Skills for Tomorrow • Diagnostic assessments • Individualized programs • Ontario Certifi ed Teachers • Grades 1 and up AJAX/PICKERING 905-420-9930 WHITBY 905-430-3799 www.gradeexpectations.ca Reading • Writing • Math • Study Skills • Science ® ESTABLISHED IN 1984 “Knowledge with Understanding” 1 1/2 to 14 years. French • Gym Music • Computer AM/PM Daycare Optional Hot Lunch Extra Curricular Activities 2006Diamond Three time winner of Reader’s Choice Award for BEST MONTESSORI SCHOOL 401 KINGSTON RD. PICKERING 905-509-1722 montessorilearningcentre.com Summer for ‘Some More’ Learning durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 4 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, May 6, 2007 Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Blinded by science PICKERING — Kristyn Bradley from Rosebank Road Public School and her team members work diligently on their suspension bridge during a Scientist in the School program. Property manager says trees posed safety, maintenance, aesthetic concerns By Kristen Calis k calis@durhamregion.com PICKERING — A small group of residents at a seniors’ building was not happy when trees were cut down on the property, espe- cially considering the timing. “We like beauty and Earth Day was the next day,” resident Lily-Ann Gillette said. “It was like a slap in the face.” Resident Hannalore Linshalm said she ran out very upset and asked the crew doing the job to stop. “There are so many trees that die because of the environment,” Ms. Linshalm said. “Why cut down the healthy ones?” Fairport Lodge at 1330 Foxglove Ave. in Pickering is a social housing building for seniors run by Durham Region. When the residents inquired about the tree removal, they claim they were told the janitor didn’t want to cut around the trees and bushes. The on-site janitor, Janis Hafenbrack, said the branches would often pose a safety con- cern to her eyes when she’d cut the grass. “They were awful to cut around,” she said. “Luckily I had glasses on.” Property manager Lynn Alexander said trees with low branches would collect gar- bage, posing an aesthetic problem. That rea- son, coupled with the fact that it blocked access to the water basin, is the reason the tree in front of the building was cut down. “The problem is there are so many main- tenance concerns,” Ms. Alexander said. “It needed to be done.” But Ms. Gillette said “all the trees were completely healthy.” Another reason Ms. Alexander explained the trees were cut down was to ensure the stability of the building’s foundation. “You have to be careful with trees too close to the building,” she said. “It ruins the foun- dation.” Ms. Alexander said safety hazards also posed a concern as people could eas- ily hide behind the bushes. The back of the building faces a plaza. Resident Eva Solti-Pond, who document- ed the process with her camera, said she enjoyed the trees because she could look at “o ther than a barren landscape.” She was also upset that her lilac bushes were “cut in half.” In an interview at the building, Ms. Alexan- der said the bushes were just trimmed back and pointed out that some of the bushes have already begun growing back. She said they plan on planting some flowers for the summer and may plant more trees down the road. “We just want to get everything looking nice,” she said. Seniors ‘twigged off’ Toddler to be part of Meagan’s Walk this year By Jennifer Stone jstone@durhamregion.com DURHAM — Jack Conway is a big hugger. His dad, Steve, said the toddler frequently walked around Toronto’s Hospital for Sick Children, where he was a patient due to a non-can- cerous brain tumour, offering hugs to other kids receiving treatment. Big brother Ryan, 8, tells of a recent trip to Swiss Chalet, where Jack hugged a little girl. And, within seconds of a reporter walking into his Courtice home, Jack has hugged everyone in sight ... including the reporter, who was previously unknown to him. So, it makes sense that a team in his honour will be part of a giant hug around To ronto’s Hospital for Sick Children Sunday, May 13. Family and friends of the vivacious almost-two-year- old, who just completed che- motherapy in January, will be part of Meagan’s Walk. The five-kilometre walk, starting at Ontario Place and ending at Sick Kids, has walkers form a human chain, ending in a big hug around the hospital. The walk is in honour of Meagan Bebenek, who died in 2001, when she was five, after a six-month battle with a terminal form of brain cancer. Funds raised go toward pedi- atric brain tumour research at Sick Kids. So far, Meagan’s Walk events have raised more than $400,000 --- $13,000 of which was raised last year alone by Jack’s team. These days, Jack is running around, giggling at his big brother, starting to make the sounds that eventually lead to full-on talking. It would be hard to tell he just completed months of chemotherapy aimed at stopping the growth of a tumour that put pressure on the optic nerve, causing his eyes to “wobble,” said his dad. “A t this point, I don’t think you’d ever guess he had a brain tumour,” said Mr. Con- way. It’s there, as show the MRIs. But, when you look at the MRI taken when he was first diagnosed and compare it to the one taken in January, when Jack completed che- motherapy, it’s very clear the tumour has shrunk consider- ably. To the untrained eye, the tumour appears far less menacing than it did when Ja ck was six months old. It was then that Jack’s par- ents took him to the ER at Sick Kids, prepared to wait until they had some answers. The doctor who saw him first felt his head was disproportion- ately large, when compared with his body, and his soft spot felt “full,” recalled Mr. Conway. Within days, they had a diagnosis: a benign brain tu- mour known as optic path- way glioma. “It was tough,” said Mr. Conway. “I thought it would just be fluid or something (causing the eye problems.) Kim (Jack’s mom) said she sensed it was something more. “Kim’s first reaction was, what did I do wrong,” he said, noting his wife had, of course, had done nothing wrong. Mr. Conway’s first question was whether it could be envi- ronmental. After all, another boy on their street had re- cently been diagnosed with brain cancer. But, the two ap- pear to be unrelated. A few days later, Jack had surgery to have a port insert- ed into his chest, to allow for chemotherapy to be injected. Surgery was not a possibility, as it would surely leave Jack blind, said his dad. “A t the first meeting (with the team at Sick Kids) they said they’d like to stop (the tumour) growing and maybe shrink it a little bit,” recalled Mr. Conway. Chemo has been even more successful than they had hoped -- after more than a year of chemo- therapy, Jack’s tumour has become much smaller than originally hoped, and is cur- rently about one-quarter its original size. The family doesn’t know what the future holds for Jack. Often, in cases of his particu- lar disease, the tumour begins to grow and cause problems again, necessitating more chemo treatments. Staff at Sick Kids “told us to expect to be in their family for at least four or five years,” said Mr. Conway. There may also be some long-term eye reper- cussions, he said. The treat- ment Jack received at the hos- pital, combined with the con- nections his parents and big brother have made through the journey, have made it so the family wants to, again this year, participate in Meagan’s Walk. For more information on Meagan’s Walk, visit www. meaganswalk.com. For more information on Jack, visit www.caringbridge.org/visit/ jacksjourney. Butterfly Basket Especially For YouDELIVERY WITH US IS EASY. NOT LIKE THE ONE YOU PUT YOUR MOTHER THROUGH. DON’T FORGET TO THANK HER THIS MOTHER’S DAY. Teleflora Watering Can Bouquet 8 8 8 . 7 3 3 . 3 3 5 6 r e e d s f l o r i s t s . c o m W o r l d w i d e D e l i v e r y 206 Harwood Ave. S., Ajax 12 Simcoe St. S., Oshawa Pickering Town Centre Oshawa Centre MAKE YOUR MORTGAGE TAX DEDUCTIBLE! 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Bill Mitchell, AMP 73 Old Kingston Rd Ajax, ON, L1T 3T4 T: 905-466-4200 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, May 6, 2007 PAGE 5 A/Pdurhamregion.com Jack Conway just wants to give his hospital a big hug ‘A t this point I don’t think you’d ever guess he had a brain tumour.’ STEVE CONWAY durhamregion.comP PAGE 6 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, MAY 6, 2007 EDITORIAL LETTER TO THE EDITOR NEWS ADVERTISER Metroland Durham Region Media Group Tim Whittaker, Publisher Joanne Burghardt, Editor-in-Chief Mike Johnston, Managing Editor Duncan Fletcher, Director of Advertising Andrea McFater, Retail Advertising Manager Eddie Kolodziejcak, Classified Advertising Abe Fakhourie, Distribution Manager Lillian Hook, Office Manager Cheryl Haines, Composing Manager Janice O’Neil, Composing Manager [ Contact us ]-- News/Sales 905-683-5110; Clas- sifieds 905-683-0707; Distribution 905-683-5117; News Fax 905-683- 0386; General Fax 905-683-7363; E-mail mjohnston@durhamregion. com; Mailing Address; 130 Com- mercial Ave., Ajax, Ont. L1S 2H5 [ About Us ]-- The News Advertiser is a Metroland Media Group newspaper. The News Advertiser is a member of the Ajax & Pickering Board of Trade, Ontario Community Newspaper Assoc., Canadian Community Newspaper Assoc., and the Canadian Circula- tions Audit Board. Also a member of the Ontario Press Council, 2 Carlton St., Suite 1706, Toronto, M5B 1J3, an independent organiza- tion that addresses reader com- plaints about member newspapers. The publisher reserves the right to classify or refuse any advertise- ment. Credit for advertisement lim- ited to space price error occupies. Editorial and Advertising content of the News Advertiser is copyrighted. Unauthorized reproduction is prohibited. Publications Mail Sales Agreement Number 1332791. [ Letters Policy ]-- We welcome letters that include name, city of residence and phone numbers for verification. Writers are generally limited to 200 words and one submission in 30 days. We decline announcements, poetry, open letters, consumer complaints, congratulations and thank you notes. The editor reserves the right to edit copy for length, style and clarity. Opinions expressed by letter writers are not necessarily those of the News Advertiser. Due to the volume of letters, not all will be printed. Fax: 905-683-0386; e-mail: mjohnston@ durhamregion.com. The newspaper contacts only those whose submissions have been cho- sen for publication. EDITORIALS & OPINIONS durhamregion.com Think twice about European trip A second trip to Europe to look at energy-from-waste facilities might make fiscal sense only after all other avenues of investigation have been exhausted and only for those councillors and staff who did not make a simi- lar trip last year. As part of its search for a homegrown solution to Durham’s waste problem, an eight-person delegation last year went to Sweden, Denmark and The Netherlands, countries far ahead of Canada in terms of effectively dealing with their garbage. Durham’s trash is trucked to a Michigan landfill site, not exactly an environmentally responsible method. As well, the Michigan government has been quite clear that it does not want Ontario trash, and is taking steps to ensure the practice won’t continue for much longer. Hence the need for a made-in-Durham solution. Durham and York regions have teamed up to jointly deal with the issue, and the process is well under way, with four sites in Clarington and one in York Region identified as possible sites for a garbage-burning facility. While the initial trip was valuable, there is now talk of a second trip to educate new councillors and staff about the technology. The Region’s works commissioner, Cliff Curtis, reasons new works committee members would benefit from the trip, and that Durham Region wants some Clarington councillors and staff to go as well “to take a look at the tech- nology and make sure it is something they could be comfort- able with.” But the Region should take other steps first. Those councillors and staff who went on the trip last year should hold seminars to inform the rookie politicians about incin- eration methods. There is also the internet and web seminars available to pass on information. If that still doesn’t provide enough information, then the Region may indeed make a case for a second trip but it should be to look at something new or visit incineration facil- ities that weren’t included in the first trip which cost taxpay- ers roughly $48,000. Residents realize the region is planning to spend between $200 and $300 million on an incineration plant and it would be prudent to build it right the first time, with technology that suits our needs. Tax increase is out of line To the editor: I see that yet again Pickering Council has been unable to contain spending and has passed a budget that will increase our overall tax bill by 8.79 per cent. Year after year they offer up the same tired excuses and year after year hit us with huge tax in- creases. Our increases are simply ludicrous when compared to Ajax (3.3 per cent), Brampton (3.6), Oakville (3.3), Mississauga (4.7) and Toronto (3.8). If they believe that they have population problems now it palls in comparison to the loss of population as many, especially seniors on fixed income, have little option but to seek more tax- friendly locations. How do these councillors manage their home budgets; do they just keep spending and when they exceed their income simply demand more from their employers? I suppose if we taxpayers are their employer the answer is YES, but for the rest of us I think NOT. There is a need for closer control of ex- penses and, if necessary, more services will have to be provided on a user-pay basis. A new and more innovative approach has to be taken because I, for one, will not continue to vote for and support a mayor and council who keep putting their hands deeper and deeper into my threadbare pocket. Michael Agus Pickering Teenagers less judgmental than in the past S tudents at Ajax High School recent- ly proved eliminating homophobia in North America is closer to reality than it’s ever been. On April 18, more than 350 Ajax High School students took a vow to remain silent in support of ending harassment and bullying against lesbian, gay, bi- sexual and transgender (LGBT) people. In addition, 270 students wore a sticker supporting the cause. It’s good to see teenagers are making sure social change is happening. When it comes to issues such as race and sexuality, today’s youth are much more accepting than those of the past, a good sign considering racism and homopho- bia are still pretty prevalent among older generations. Most people under age 30 probably have a gay or lesbian friend or relative and think nothing of it - they’re people they grew up with and knew even before they came out. Mainstream media has also made homosexuality much more acceptable and, in turn, helped family and friends be more comfortable about admitting who they really are. Many television shows aimed at a younger adult audience include characters of various sexual orientations and possi- bly even their struggle in admitting it to themselves, a portrayal beneficial to many who assume sexuality is a choice; it’s no more a choice than heterosexual- ity. What was especially good about the Day of Silence was how many students were brave enough to support an event that would cause some people to perse- cute them, regardless of their sexuality. Of the kids the newspaper talked to, all agreed bullying LGBT students isn’t really prevalent in their school, but they do hear people use the word “g a y” or “fag” to represent stupid. Some students who were silent on April 18 received some negative feedback from others, said Erin Crawford, a social sci- ence teacher at Ajax High. She initi- ated the event following meetings of the gay-straight alliance she’s a member of through her teachers’ union. Statistics indicate 20 per cent of LGBT students will miss school because they feel unsafe or harassed, Ms. Crawford said. On May 7, students from around the region will gather at the Durham Dis- trict School Board Education Centre for an event on anti-homophobia educa- tion and issues of concern to those in the LGBT community. The event is pre- sented by the Ontario Secondary School Te achers Federation’s gay-straight alli- ance. It’s nice to see students participate in such events and learn to reserve their judgement for those who really deserve it, like people who are actually hurting others. Crystal Crimi’s column ap- pears every third Sunday. Email ccrimi@durhamregion.com. 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Accused of plotting to murder rival By Jeff Mitchell jmitchell@durhamregion.com DURHAM — A prelimi- nary hearing for two high- ranking Hells Angels of- ficers began Wednesday in Oshawa with testimony from a biker turned police informant. Mark Stephenson and Remond Akleh both face charges of conspiracy to commit murder in connec- tion with an alleged plot tar- geting an underworld rival. A court order prohibits reporting on evidence heard during the preliminary in- quiry. Security at the courthouse on King Street East in Osha- wa was extraordinarily tight for the first two days of the hearing, scheduled to take eight days. In addition to the customary screening of visi- tors at the courthouse doors -- which includes searches of bags and a metal detec- tor sweep -- heavily-armed police tactical support unit officers were posted outside the courtroom door and at the end of a corridor where the Crown’s key witness waited to testify. Mr. Stephenson and Mr. Akleh were among more than two dozen bikers and associates arrested last Sept. 28 during Operation Tandem, a sweeping bust aimed at outlaw motorcycle gangs. While the majority of the bikers arrested -- five were from Oshawa -- face drug possession and trafficking offences, the two men now facing trial were charged with conspiracy to commit murder. Police said at the time information provided by a member of the secretive, tightly-knit organization had assisted in the strike against the bikers. Mr. Stephenson, 43, of Sunderland, is president of the Oshawa chapter of the Hells Angels. Mr. Akleh, 44, Cobourg, is a former member of the Oshawa chapter who left to join the elite Nomads group based in Ottawa. Both men were in court this week, surrounded by family and supporters. 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The review found the coroner had made mistakes in 20 files, 13 of which led to criminal charges. Mr. Trotta and his wife Anisa were charged in the death of their eight- month-old son Paolo, who died in 1993. The cause of death was initially attributed to Sudden Infant Death Syn- drome (SIDS), a finding challenged by Dr. Smith during a subsequent autop- sy. The re-examination of Paolo’s death occurred after the Trottas showed up at hospital a year after the infant’s death with another son, named Marco, who had bruising and a fractured leg. Al- though he did not arrive at a conclu- sive cause of death, Dr. Smith conclud- ed Paolo’s remains showed evidence of physical abuse. Following a sensational trial in Whitby Marco Trotta was convicted of second-degree murder and assault and sentenced to life in prison with no pa- role eligibility for 15 years. Anisa Trotta was convicted of criminal negligence causing death and other offences and given five years in prison. 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Each session was aided by an independent facilita- tor and included an open house, a presentation by the project consultants, and a question-and-answer pe- riod. “Very common questions were related to air emis- sions, health impacts, traffic impacts,” Mr. McKay said. “And lots of residents con- cerned about this facility competing with diversion.” The April 12 session, held at the Clarington Beech Centre in Bowmanville, in- cluded 155 attendees, while 74 residents were at the April 14 session at the Clarington municipal offices and a fur- ther 66 participated in the April 21 meeting at Faith United Church in Courtice. “We didn’t know what the reaction was going to be, whether there would be a lot of support or opposi- tion,” Mr. McKay said. “If there was a lot of opposition we would have expected 1,000 people. 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She is the hiking coor- dinator for the Durham Out- doors Club. “It’s a wonderful activity if you want to get out and get some exercise and fresh air,” she says of hiking. “And you meet lots of people.” Ms. MacMillan has been with the club for six years, although she’s been hiking on and off her whole life. It is such a passion that she chose where she lives in Durham because of hiking. “I live in Orono basically because of the wonderful hiking trails they have here,” she says. From her experience there are a few key features that make for a good hiking spot. “It’s good to have some tex- ture to it. If it’s all open fields that gets tedious,” she says. “It’s nice to have a marsh or a creek to follow, something that makes a point of interest and different terrain is what makes it enjoyable.” Some of Ms. MacMillan’s favourite hiking spots are the Orono Crown Lands and the Long Sault Conservation Area. She also has a favourite time to hike. “Definitely the fall is my favourite time of year and my favourite time of day is in the morning after a rainfall, the rain brings out the smells,” she says. The Durham Outdoors Club, based in Oshawa, or- ganizes regular hiking trips to places such as the Seaton Trail in Pickering and Ga- naraska Forest. The group also arrange trips out of the area such as to the Bruce Trail in Halton or to Halibur- ton. The average hike is about three hours, but they can go all day. Ms. MacMillan has tips for novice hikers. “It can be strenuous, up and down terrain so they would have to be somewhat in shape. Always dress for the weather, and bring water and a snack,” she advises. “Good footwear obviously is another key item that you need. If you encounter ice, running shoes just don’t cut it,” The Waterfront Trail in Os- hawa is a great place to go to start, she says. While some of it is more a walking path, there are areas that are more suitable to those looking for a hike. “That can be a fairly good beginner trail,” Ms. MacMil- lan says. “Ganaraska Forest is another wonderful area, but it’s more suitable for interme- diate hikers.” Overall she thinks Dur- ham has a lot of good hiking spots. “There’s little corners where people don’t even know about it,” she says. “There are a lot of little nooks and cran- nies of greenbelt people don’t even know about.” Select Durham hiking trails or for more information, visit www.durhamtrails.ca: Pickering: Altona Forest, Seaton Trail and Rouge Park. Ajax: Greenwood Conser- vation Area, Trans Canada Trail (North Ajax) and the Waterfront Trail. Whitby: Lynde Shores Conservation Area, Heber Down Conservation Area and Thickson’s Woods. Oshawa: Oshawa Creek Trail, McLaughlin Bay Wild- life Reserve and Purple Woods Conservation Area. Clarington: Darlington Provincial Park, Enniskillen Conservation Area and the Waterfront Trail. Uxbridge and Scugog: Oak Ridges Trail, Durham Regional Forest (Uxbridge) and Wooden Sticks Trail (Ux- bridge). Photo by Jennifer Roberts Susan MacMillan, hiking co-ordinator with the Durham Out- doors Club, checks out a trail near her Orono home. Hiking trails abound in Durham Region Want to know what’s happening in Pickering? BE INFORMED! Check Wednesday’s paper each week for complete details From 5.1% forFrom 5.1% for 5years.5 years. 1st. & 2nd.1st. & 2nd. Mortgages to 100% (OAC)Mortgages to 100% (OAC) • Best available rates • Private Mortgage Funds Consolidation a Specialty For FAST & PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CALL 905-666-4986 • Arrears P.O.S. • Refi nancing Debt Wayne Hutchinson 696 King St. W. 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Also stop by the Tea Room for a Mother’s Day Special on Saturday, May 12th -- a pot of tea as well as sandwiches and a sweet treat. Why go to the big mall or drive to Toronto when you can shop in a unique store fi lled with things you won’t fi nd anywhere else. When it comes to gifts there is so much to choose from so be pre- pared to stay awhile until something special catches your eye. There are great gift sets and the best selection of candles and accessories in town. There are tea pots and tea sets. There are deli- cious specialty teas as well as many var ieties of delicious single serving hot chocolate and mouth-watering chocolate treats. They have garden novelties, fl ags, stones and ornaments and for entertaining there are drink and dip chillers and dip warmers, assorted dip seasonings and drink mixes. As always a wonderful experi- ence awaits you at The Country Ped- lar located at the West Lynde Plaza at Dundas St. W. While there take the time and enjoy The Tea Room where you can savour 25 different fl avours of loose tea in real China cups as well as Tet- ley tea. For those who want some- thing delicious with their tea, try the tasty fresh baked goods made daily like the secret recipe scones, yummy butter tarts and assorted squares. The Country Pedlar is also a Sears catalogue outlet and so please drop in and pick up the lat- est catalogue. It’s free and a very easy way to shop. Why go to the mall if you don’t have to? Simply call the toll free order desk and within days your order will be sent to The Coun- try Pedlar. The store is also a drop off for Whitby This Week classifi eds. The store hours are Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed Monday and Sunday. If you have any questions don’t hesitate to call The Country Pedlar at (905) 666-8000. The Country Pedlar has lots of unique Mother’s Day gift ideas. durhamregion.comP PAGE 12 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, May 6, 2007 Durham team engineers national award University students place second in design DURHAM — Safety in- novation has earned Dur- ham university students a national award. The University of On- tario Institute of Tech- nology (UOIT) student engineering team recent- ly placed second in the Minerva Canada James Ham Safe Design Awards contest. The four-member team was recognized for its design of an automatic door opening mechanism that stores energy in the form of compressed air each time it’s manually opened. “While the energy stored from the mechanism could be utilized in many differ- ent ways, our prototype uses it to power the au- tomatic opening function of the door for physically- challenged users,” said Mike MacLeod, a member of the team, which also included Mark Bernacki, Matt Van Wieringen and Ben Fagan. “The door will not only remain functional to individuals who would otherwise be confined within the building during an emergency situation or power loss, but also pro- vide energy savings dur- ing normal use because it does not rely on electricity for operation.” The Minerva Canada James Ham Safe Design Awards is intended to encourage new, innova- tive designs to eliminate or reduce potential haz- ards, and the creation of tools to help manufactur- ers and workplaces inte- grate safety into new or retrofitted designs. The long-term goal of the awards includes a reduc- tion in workplace illnesses and injuries as a result of safety-conscious planning and design. The contest honours engineer James Ham and is made possible through funding from the Work- place Safety and Insur- ance Board of Ontario. Mr. Ham’s Royal Commis- sion Report on Health and Safety led to the creation of Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act and to the adoption of the In- ternal Responsibility Sys- tem in Ontario workplac- es. UOIT engineering stu- dents were also recog- nized with first- and third- place finishes at the On- tario Student Engineering Competition in Ottawa in February. Mike Pochwat photo Wa t ching his step PICKERING — Grade 5 students Wesley Adams, Jacob Hobday and Jonathon Rodriguez try to cross a small pond safely, while taking part in Altona Forest Public School’s 20-Minute Makeover recently. Students, along with local politicians, took 20 minutes to clean up garbage around their school. THE NEWS ADVERTISER, May 6, 2007 PAGE 13 A/Pdurhamregion.com Al lYou Can Eat BuffetAll You Can Eat Buffet 905-619-2000 L.L.B.O. !../5 .#%-%.4 HoursHours Pr icePrice Adult Child (5 - 10yrs) Lunch Brunch Monday - Friday • 11:30 am - 3:00 pm Saturday - Sunday • 12:00 pm - 3:30 pm $550 $995 $595 Regular a la carte menu is served outside buffet hours BUFFET HoursHours Pr icePrice Adult Child (5 - 10yrs) Dinner Monday - Thursday • 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Friday - Saturday • 4:30 pm - 9:30 pm Sunday • 4:30 pm - 9:00 pm $1295 $695 $1495 $795 $1295 $695 Regular a la carte menu is served outside buffet hours BUFFET Lunch Mon - Fri Limited time offer $7.95 $6.95 Regular Now Seniors Night (60+) Tuesday (see staff for details) $9.95 ✄ ✄ with purchase of 1 adult Brunch Free Good for Saturday a nd Sunday. May not be combined with other discounts and offers. Limit one coupon per table. Valid from May 6, 2007 – July 1, 2007 (excluding Mother’s Day). See store for details. Ming-Du 905-619-2000 • 15 Westney Rd. N. Brunch BuffetBrunch Buffet 04/07 Brunch Buffet ValuableValuable CouponsCoupons ✄ ✄ with purchase of 1 adult Brunch Free Good for Saturday a nd Sunday. May not be combined with other discounts and offers. Limit one coupon per table. Valid from May 6, 2007 – July 1, 2007 (excluding Mother’s Day). See store for details. Ming-Du 905-619-2000 • 15 Westney Rd. N. Brunch BuffetBrunch Buffet 04/07 Brunch Buffet ✄ ✄ with purchase of 1 adult Dinner Free Good for Monday to Thursday. May not be combined with other discounts and offers. Limit one coupon per table. Valid from May 6, 2007 – July 1, 2007 (excluding Mother’s Day. See store for details. Ming-Du 905-619-2000 • 15 Westney Rd. N. Dinner BuffetDinner Buffet 04/07 Dinner Buffet ✄ ✄ with purchase of 1 adult Dinner Free Good for Monday to Thursday. May not be combined with other discounts and offers. Limit one coupon per table. Valid from May 6, 2007 – July 1, 2007 (excluding Mother’s Day. See store for details. Ming-Du 905-619-2000 • 15 Westney Rd. N. Dinner BuffetDinner Buffet 04/07 Dinner Buffet✄ ✄ with purchase of 1 adult Dinner Free Good for Monday to Thursday. May not be combined wi th other discounts and offers. Limit one coupon per table. Valid from May 6, 2007 – July 1, 2007 (excluding Mother’s Day. See store for details. Ming-Du 905-619-2000 • 15 Westney Rd. N. Dinner BuffetDinner Buffet 04/07 Dinner Buffet ✄ ✄May not be combined with other discounts and offers. Limit one coupon per order. Please mention coupon when you order. Valid from May 6, 2007 – July 1, 2007 (excluding Mother’s Day). Ming-Du 905-619-2000 • 15 Westney Rd. N. Ta k e-Out OfferTake-Out Offer for pick-up only 04/07 Meal for 4 •4 Egg Rolls •Chicken Chow Mein •Sweet & Sour Chicken Balls •Chicken Vegetable & Almonds •Chicken Fried Rice $2095 Reg. $31.20 + tax $795 La k e R i d g e R d . Br o c k R d . Wes t n e y R d . Ha r w o o d R d . Sa l e m R d . Bayly St. Kingston Rd. Pickup & Delivery Service Available 905-619-2000 15 Westney Rd. N. (Westney Heights Plaza) Yo ur Birthday is always FREEFREE Photo ID required Osteoarthritis and youth Osteoarthritis is not a consequence of aging but rather a metabolic change in cartilage that results in degenera- tion of the cartilage. Most researchers agree that injury can predispose a per- son to the development of osteoarthri- tis. Pathological changes compromise the joints ability to withstand repetitive loads causing joint space narrowing and eventually joint destruction. The types of injuries reported to have an infl uence on these changes are frac- tures, dislocations, meniscal tears, lig- ament injuries and contusions. Children of all ages involved in sports are at risk of injury. The growth cartilage in children is less resistant to micro trauma and can result in over- use injuries. The articular surfaces in children are more susceptible to joint shearing forces, and, during rapid growth, there are periods of decreased fl exibility which lead to tight muscle tendon units. When these are taut there is increased risk of injury to muscles and surrounding structures which may lead to osteoarthritis. Due to lack of innervation (nerves) to the cartilage, pain may not be felt until signifi cant unrepairable damage has occurred. We should be concerned with safe levels of sport participation, preven- tion and care of injury for children in order to prevent the pain and disability of osteoarthritis in their future. For further infor- mation visit www. sportbodybasics.ca. There is a lot of research out there pertaining to motor vehicle accidents and how posture can have an effect on soft tissue joint and muscle injuries. Our cars are designed for safety in the event of an accident, but are we using those features properly? Newer model cars have an airbag inside the steering wheel. It is very im- portant that the driver’s chest is at least 25 to 30 cm from the steering wheel to allow for full deployment of the air- bag and enough time for the seat-belt to absorb the forward motion of your body. The front passenger airbag is much bigger than the drivers. Passengers should be buckled up and have their seat as far back as possible to get the maximum benefi t from the airbag. All passengers should be up-right with the headrest no more than 10 cen- timetres from the back of your head and top of your headrest should be no lower than the tops of your ears to pre- vent a hyperextension injury to your neck. Closer headrests can be much more effective in injury prevention. Never sit with knees or feet up on the dashboard. If your airbag deploys, you are at higher risk for serious inju- ries from the impact of your knees be- ing forced toward your chest and face. Drive safely and protect yourself while driving in any vehicle by adjust- ing your posture, seat and headrest. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) is a: short- term, goal-oriented, evidence-based alternative to medication. In fact, study after study has shown CBT to be as effective as pills for the treatment of depression and more effective than pills for the treatment of anxiety. Regain control of your life. We can help. Centre For Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, in Ajax Dr. David Direnfeld, Psychologist 905.427.2007 Depression, Anxiety, SocialDepression, Anxiety, Social Phobia, Panic Attacks are real,Phobia, Panic Attacks are real, serious and treatable conditions.serious and treatable conditions. Call or email info@ccbt.ca for more information or to book an appointment IF •TIME •QUALITY •GENTLE DENTAL CARE ARE IMPORTANT TO YOU 24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE 3 Harwood Ave. S., Ajax, Ontario (South of Hwy. #2) 686-4343 DR. JOSEPH A. MISKIN, DENTIST HWY. 401 HWY. 2 W E ST N E Y R D. 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Free Nutrition Seminar Seating is limited sign up now @ 416-841-1688 Wednesday May 9th & May 16th from 7:00pm - 8:00pm @ Average Joe’s Fitness 676 Monarch Ave. #8 South Ajax 416-841-1688 Presented by Terri Patterson, Food & Health Coach, food_coach@hotmail.com • Learn how to read a nutritional label properly • Learn about High Blood Pressure, Cholesterol, Heart Disease, Diabetes • Walk away from this FREE seminar and out smart the grocery store • Receive a FREE copy of Canada’s NEW Food Guide You think you know how to read a nutritional label, but do you really? How much Sodium should you have in a day? What exactly does 26 grams of sugar really mean? Omega 3, Omega 6, what is all this? Wholegrain, whole wheat, whats the difference. Do I need vitamins? FIND OUT THE ANSWERS MAY 9TH & MAY 16TH @ 7:00 PM 905•426•7223 85 Kingston Rd, Ajax 30 MINUTES TO A NEW YOU! 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Hwy. 401 Wh i t b y Os h a w a IN PARTNERSHIP WITH DURHAM REGION SENIOR CENTRES SUPPORT FUNDED BY FRIENDS OF THE GREENBELT 905.576.6712 905.420.6588 905.619.2529 905.697.2856 Town of Whitby Seniors Services P OR T P E R RY S E N I O R S 905.668.1424 905.985.2802 2 DAYS OF FUN! FASHION SHOW 50+50+ SHOWSHOW 4th Annual AND THE OLDER ADULT CENTRE’S ASSOCIATION OF ONTARIO durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 16 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, May 6, 2007 Metroland Durham Region Media Group presents: -07&-054-07&-054-"6()0'5&/-"6()0'5&/ -*7&8&---*7&8&-- Research suggests that living to be 100 isn’t a fl uke of Nature. So what are the se- crets of living a long and healthy life? Mair- lyn Smith, home economist and co-author, of the best selling nutrition/cookbook Ulti- mate Foods for Ultimate Health and don’t for- get the chocolate! will guide you through the steps that centenarians follow everyday. Find out the Top 10 Foods to Eat, Th e Power of Fr iendships, How to Incorporate Exercise into Your Day, and Why Chocolate Really Does Make You Happy. Mairlyn fi rst got hooked on cooking at the ripe old age of 4. Her mom let her make brownies; one lick of the batter and Mairlyn was a foodie for life. Th ey say that when you are 10 years old, you really know what you want to be when you grow up. At ten she wanted to be an ac- tress, a cooking show host, a cookbook au- thor, a teacher, and really thin. She become a Home Ec. and Drama teacher in the late ‘70’s, an actress in the early ‘80’s, a cooking show host in the early ‘90’s, and a cookbook author in the mid 1990’s. She is still working on that thin thing. Mairlyn is the only home economist that is also an alumnus of Th e Second City Comedy Troupe. Her versatility in acting and cooking with a comedic fl air landed her a cooking segment on Discovery Channel’s Harrowsmith Country Life and a subsequent Gemini Nomination for Best Host. Mairlyn Smith H.Ec. Home Economist Cookbook Author FREE ADMISSION Scheduled Events for Thursday, May 10th Scheduled Events for Friday, May 11th Fashion Show • 11:00 am presented by: Fashion Show • 11:00 am presented by: Mairlyn Smith Presentation • 1:00 pm How to live to be 100 and still remember your name presented by: Join Mairlyn Smith and fi nd out How to Live to be 100 and Still Remember Your Name Key Note Speaker Class Act • 1:00 pm featuring: Charisma the Magician The Armstrong Group ScotiaMcLeod • 2:30 pm guest speaker: Laurel Armstrong, CFP Investment Executive Armstrong Group at ScotiaMcLeod Seminar Topic: • Two things are certain in Life. Taxes is one of them. • Join us for Income Strategies and Tax Tips • Find out ways to keep more income in your pocket • Avoid the OAS clawback • Learn about investments that offer higher income than GICs • Get up to date on the RSP/ RRIF age for withdrawals FOREVER YOUNG CANADA’S LEADING PUBLICATION FOR TODAY’S FIFTY-PLUS LIFESTYLES at Whitby Superstore upstairs Cooking Demo • 12:00 noon Featuring: “What’s for Dinner” persented by their in house chef with years of culinary experience and Co-ordinator Christine Winters at Whitby Superstore upstairs Cooking Demo • 12:00 noon Featuring: “What’s for Dinner” presented by their in house chef with years of culinary experience and Co-ordinator Christine Winters Join us for lots of door prizes and giveaways Also... you will receive a bag compliments of the OACAO and your copy of the 9th Annual Forever Young Senior Directory and Activity Guide produced by your Metroland Community Newspapers THE NEWS ADVERTISER, May 6, 2007 PAGE 17 A/Pdurhamregion.com Hwy. #2 Gibb St. Champlain Ave. Th o r n t o n S t . St e v e n s o n R d . Pa r k R d . Th i c k s o n R d . Hwy. 401 Wh i t b y Os h a w a MUSIC PROVIDED BY: Friday, May 11, 2007Friday, May 11, 2007 DOORS OPEN AT 6:00 pm Buy a ticket for the Dinner & Dance to be eligible for an additional grand prize draw. Dinner & Dance tickets available at the following locations, please call for details. Dinner Tickets $30Dinner Tickets $30 includes sit down dinner Doors open at 6:00 pm Dinner at 6:30 pm Dance 8:00 pm ~ Cash Bar 800 Champlain Ave, Oshawa Dinner & DD anceance 50+50+ Metroland Durham Region Media Group & TOSCA Banquet & Conference Centre presents: 905.576.6712 905.420.6588 905.619.2529 905.697.2856 Town of Whitby Seniors Services P OR T P E R RY S E N I O R S 905.668.1424 905.985.2802 Frankenmuth Autumn Getaway November 6 – 8, 2007 compliments of: Includes: • Highway motor coach for 2 peopleBreakfast daily • City tour of Frankenmuth • 2 nights at the Bavarian Inn • One theme dinner • One chicken dinner • Strudel making and wine sampling • Baggage handling and a Goliger’s Travel Director. •Approx value $600. Goliger’s Travel Medi Chair Hardiman Mount Insurance The Armstrong Group – Scotia McLeod Main Family Chiropractic Cardinal Nannies Kerr Travel Abbeylawn Manor Lawn Bowling Clubs of Durham Seniors Leisure Leagues Frail Elderly Alliance of Durham Chartwell CHIP Bathfi tter Caregivers Homewell Seniors Care Arbonne Int. Port Perry Seniors Club Clarington Older Adults Association To wn of Ajax Seniors Centres City of Pickering Seniors Centres Kaitlan Group Clarica – Stephen Berry Great Blue Heron Casino Service Canada Lynde Creek Manor Friends of the Greenbelt Bayshore Health Master Craftsman Cubic Creations Jewellery Toronto Star Oshawa Senior Citizens Centres Whitby Senior Services OACAO COME OUT AND TALK TO THE AREA'S LEADING PROFESSIONALS CATERING TO THE 50+ MARKET Fill out your ballot at the show to WIN! durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 18 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, May 6, 2007 FREE ADMISSION T he Town of Whitby Se- niors Services (WSS) offers citizens 55 years of age and older a variety of accessible services and programs and volunteer oppor- tunities to maintain, improve, and develop new skills, interests and so- cial opportunities. Research has proven that keeping active physically, mentally and so- cially helps seniors to live a healthy lifestyle, and WSS is committed to helping seniors reach that goal. So in order to facilitate healthy living why not try any of the programs available to you? There is something for you everyone! WSS offers instructional classes including arts and crafts, fi tness, aquatics, computer, general interest, languages, and much more. WSS also offers social and recre- ational programs including cards, bingo, carpet bowling, crafts as well as health and wellness, foot care, income tax clin- ics, newsletter, snow removal, meal and refreshment service, trips, transporta- tion service. Or just drop by and meet your friends and have a coffee. Membership is open to citizens 55 years of age and older and is just $16 for residents of Whitby and $32 for non-residents. Benefi ts of membership are end- less and include access to health, fi t- ness, educational and social activities, the opportunity to meet new friends, volunteer, assist peers and develop re- lationships, attend their many special events, fell better mentally and physi- cally and best yet, simply have fun. The centre is located at 801 Brock Street S., and is open Monday to Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.; Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and 7 to 10 p.m.; Saturday (seasonal) from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. For more information, call the centre at (905) 668-1424, go online to www.whitby.ca or drop by and re- ceive a tour of facility. You will feel inspired and welcomed. T he City of Pickering has fi ve seniors clubs, which r un programs, activities and events for older adults who live in the community. S outh Pickering Seniors Club operates programs at East Shore Community Centre, located at 910 Liverpool Road South. For Pickering adults who are 55 years of age and older, this club offers a wide variety of programs like cards, shuffleboard, crafts, snooker, carpet bowling, darts, bingo, table tennis, badminton, pickle ball and so much more. Rouge Hill Seniors Club run programs out of Petticoat Creek Community Centre, located at 470 Kingston Road. This club is open to adults who are 50 years of age and older and offers euchre, table tennis, carpet bowling, darts, guest speakers, various trips and a bil- liards lounge is also available. Claremont Seniors Club is lo- cated at 4941 Old Brock Road in Claremont, seniors 50 years of age and older can participate in a range of programs such as card nights and guest speakers. In addition, they take several trips each year. Greenwood Seniors is run out of the Greenwood United Church, located on Concession 6 in Green- wood, this club is for residents of Pickering or surrounding area and participants can get involved in card nights and various other ac- tivities, including bus trips to dif- ferent destinations. St. Martins/Bayview Seniors Club operates programs at the St. Martin’s building and is for residents of Pickering. Participants go on vari- ous bus trips, play cards, have a lun- cheon program and much more. Fo r more information call (905) 420-6588 or visit cityofpickering.com. T he Town of Ajax offers a variety of active, social and enjoyable programs for old- er adults. These programs include osteopo- rosis and bone-density preventation, Ta i Chi, Yoga, AquaFitness, Ball- room Dancing, Recreational Bad- minton, Weight lifting machines, Arts programs and much more! We also have two active Seniors Clubs within the Town of Ajax.They are the Ajax Seniors Friendship Club and Pickering-Village Seniors Club. Both of these Clubs offer a wide range of activities that include: day trips, bingo, cards, line-dancing, carpet bowling (St. Andrews only), and much more. In addition, thoroughout the year, these Clubs host several spe- cial events. For more information, please call: Community Programs Jennifer Ayres 905.619.2529, ext. 7257. Fitness Pro- grams Kevin Smith 905.428.7799 We invite you to join the Oshawa Senior Citizens Centres and experi- ence “Life at your Speed!” You can choose to “Go, go, go or just take it slow” with the many programs and services we offer for those 55+. Programs include continuing edu- cation courses, recreation activities, wellness seminars and clinics, Adult Day Program, special events, and a wide variety of Day trips that will suit your interests and participation level. We encourage you to join us, embrace life and meet new people at our centres. If you want to love life than you will love it at the OSCC. For just $10 you can be part of the vibrant life happening at the OSCC. To r each us call (905) 576-6712, click on our website at www.oscc.ca or visit us at one of our three branches, 43 John Street, Northview Branch at 150 Beatrice St. E. or at our Legends Branch at 1661 Harmony Rd. N. For more information please check out our Activity Guide on the website. See you at the Centres! P roviding great social, educa- tional and physical activities for adults 55-plus, the Clar- ington Older Adult Association (COAA) is committed to promot- ing healthy and active living for area seniors. The COAA offers cardio and strength training classes, art pro- grams, and computer classes, as well as offering drop-in programs such as cards, dancing, bird watching, mini- putt, exercise groups, crafts, billiards, open art studio and free blood pres- sure clinics — to name just a few! The COAA is dedicated to en- suring there are suitable programs for seniors, which will allow them to keep active in mind, body and soul. The COAA also offers many events for seniors such as Big Eu- chre Extravaganzas, Senior Canadi- an Idol, Strawberry Social, Yard and Bake Sale, and Spring Fling Dance. Annual Membership for COAA runs from September 1 to August 31 and costs $26.50. This membership fee includes reduced cost of events, enrollment in any course/programs, a copy of their program guide and newsletters, and access to the facil- ity, ongoing activities and its ame- nities during business and activity hours of operation. The newly renovated facility, which is located at the Clarington Beech Centre, (26 Beech Ave. in Bowmanville) is open Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (and is open for the occasional eve- ning or weekends events or social programs). To learn more about the Centre or its programs, contact Jo- Anne Spena, program coordinator at (905) 697-2856 or visit www.clar- ingtonolderadults.ca. If you are over 50 years of age — why don’t you join the Port Perry Seniors Club for fun and good fellowship? Membership fee is $ 15.00 per year and only $ 5 if you are over 80. Their dedicated volunteers provide over 12 activities, the majority of which are free of charge. If physical fi tness is your cup of tea, you can choose from aerobics, gentle exercise, stretching and relax- ation or line dancing. For the artisti- cally inclined we offer woodcarving, crafts and watercolour classes. If you are looking for something a little more leisurely, the Port Perry Se- niors Club offers great fun with shuf- fl eboard, euchre, bridge, computer club, chorus and monthly pot-luck suppers which even include entertainment. The monthly Social Meeting fea- ture speakers on various topics and light refreshments are included. You are welcome to try three times what we have to offer before joining. Visit them at the Latcham Centre, 121 Queen St., Port Perry or call (905) 985-2802. The Older Adult Centre’s Association of Ontario (OACAO) received funding through the Ontario Seniors Sec- retariat towards the development of Seniors Healthy Information Fairs. Please come and visit the displays of the OACAO on May 10 and 11. The OACAO ensures that older adults in Ontario have opportunities and choices that lead to healthy and active lifestyles. MEMBERSHIP The OACAO has a membership of 110 centres, organizations and in- dividuals involved in working with older adult, over 80 older adult cen- tres represent 300 staff and 100,000 older adults across Ontario SERVICES PROVIDED •Ongoing liaison and advocacy with government and other provincial associations in mat- ters which affect older adult centres across Ontario. •Education programs for mem- bers through workshops. •A newsletter which promotes the exchange of information and ideas among the members. •An annual Provincial Confer- ence with speakers, workshops and resources. •Facilitation of inter-centre vis- its. •Valuable networking opportu- nities with others who work in older adult centres. •Older Adult Centre standards. •Resource material and a re- source library. •List Serve. OLDER ADULT ASSOCIATION CENTRES. • Professional Development. •Publications in the fi eld of aging. • Educational programs. • Membership Profi le. 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M ediSPA THE FACIAL PLACE Pickering • Whitby Salt glow Lisa and Ashley Furtado ~ This Mother and Daughter duo lost a combined 88 pounds and 143 inches Lisa: I have more energy and I do more things than I ever did before. I hated to go shopping, but now I love it. I have more confi dence in myself. I’m not afraid to show myself anymore. Ashley: The best part is that I can now wear a swimsuit and not be ashamed of my body. I’m no longer left out, I get recognized, and I feel better about myself. PICKERING II 1660 Kingston Rd. KINGSTON RD & BROCK RD 905-427-0556 PICKERING I 376 Kingston Rd. KINGSTON RD & ROUGEMOUNT 905-250-9741 AJAX II 8 Harwood Ave. HARWOOD & HWY. 2 905-428-1472 AJAX I 250 Bayly St. DAIRY QUEEN PLAZA 905-426-9261 Celebrating Mom’s everywhere! 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It’s time to ‘baby’ the new mommy in your life. “New Moms look forward to their first Mother’s Day,” says Jenni- fer Kinnon, spokesperson for Hallmark Canada. “So surprise her with gestures to make it one to remem- ber.” It’s easy to create a special day for new Moms with these tips from the experts at Hallmark: • Capture fond memories in an easy-to-use Instant Scrapbook. Include spe- cial photos from the deliv- ery room and the first day home. • If you’re a new Dad, re- member the romance. Send flowers, bring chocolates, give a special card or go all out and take her on a date. • Chances are the cameras have been working overtime since the baby was born. Pull together pic- tures of the newborn along with baby photos of Mom and Dad. Frame them all together for the picture- perfect Mother’s Day gift from the new baby. • Start a little library. Include books for baby, advice books for Mom, and magazine subscriptions she enjoys. That rocking chair just might double as a good reading chair. • With a new baby, Mom’s going to be tired for a long time. Arrange to make dinner for the family. If you’re not a cook, then get take-out. And think about things Mom can freeze for later, too. More ideas for Mother’s Day are available online at www.hallmark.ca or at a Gold Crown store near you. ADVERTISING FEATURE - STORY BY NEWS CANADA Baby the new mommy this Mother’s Day durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 24 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, May 6, 2007 SPORTS sportsdurhamregion.com INSIDE The Durham West Lightning midget ‘AA’ hockey team captured the provincial title over Thunder Bay. Page 31 Defensive tackle with University of Buffalo Bulls proud to follow in dad’s footsteps to Montreal Alouettes By Al Rivett arivett@durhamregion.com PICKERING — We dnesday’s Ca- nadian Football League Canadian draft went about as well as it could for Pickering’s James Judges. The 6-foot, 6-inch, 247-pound de- fensive tackle who’s set to enter his senior season with the University of Buffalo Bulls in NCAA Division 1 football was chosen in the fourth round, 31st overall, by the Mon- treal Alouettes in the draft that was conducted over the internet. As an Alouettes’ draftee, he’ll be following in the footsteps of his fa- ther, Gordon, who played 13 sea- sons in Montreal between 1968 and 1982, winning three Grey Cups dur- ing that time. With that in mind, he’s absolutely thrilled to be an Alou- ette. “Yes, to be honest I was blown away. I heard I might get my name called. Once Montreal called it was extremely special for me and my family,” says Judges, 23, a St. Mary Catholic Secondary School gradu- ate. “My father played their for 10 years and my mother lived there for much of her life, so I’m really happy and my family’s happy as well. “My dad had a lot of success there, with three Grey Cup rings and played in six (Grey Cup games). If my career is anything like my fa- ther’s, I will be very grateful. I hope I can get a few more rings than him.” Judges wasn’t the only Pickering football player and St. Mary grad snapped up by a CFL team in We dnesday’s Canadian draft. St. Mary teammate Yannick Carter, an all-Canadian linebacker with Wa- terloo’s Laurier University Golden Hawks, was picked in the third round, 20th overall, by the Saskatch- ewan Roughriders. “It was great to see Yannick go in the draft,” says Judges. “I played with Yannick at St. Mary and he’s an excellent linebacker, went to Lau- rier and had a great career, won the Va nier Cup, the biggest prize in the CIAU. Hopefully, I’ll see him on the field down the line.” In a phone conversation imme- diately after the draft with Brock Sutherland, the Alouettes’ director of scouting, Judges says Sutherland is aware he has another season in Buffalo and the team is happy to give him another year of experience before bringing him into the fold. “He didn’t say where they were going to put me, but he knows I have an extra year (of college football) and he felt they could wait for me and I’m grateful for that.” Judges says a big reason for his being drafted was his decision to attend the University of Buffalo. “A bsolutely, it’s played a big part,” he says. “I have excellent coaching down there. The head coach, Turner Gill, was a great quarterback at the University of Nebraska. I think play- ing down there has helped me. This year we play Rutgers, Penn State and Syracuse and when you’re playing those guys, you’re playing against the best.” The jump to NCAA Division 1 football has been a big one for Judg- es who has shown his versatility on the defensive line by switching from a defensive end to a defensive tackle last season. “My father warned me that the game would be a lot faster and things would happen much quicker. It’s definitely been a transition, but I’m thankful I’ve been able to make it. Hopefully, I can make that same transition to the CFL as well.” But, Ju dges admits, it won’t be easy to crack the Alouettes’ lineup when his collegiate career comes to an end next year. “I think everyone wants to get in right away. If it does, it would be wonderful. I know I have to get big- ger and stronger,” he says. Pickering’s Judges CFL bound Yannick Carter Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Pickering resident at former St. Mary Catholic Secondary School Monarchs’ football player James Judges, 23, was drafted by the Montreal Alouettes during Wednesday’s Canadian Football League’s Canadian player draft. Judges was thrilled with his fourth round, 31st overall, selection by Montreal, as his father, Gordon, spent 13 seasons with the club. For more on this story DURHAM — There was no way Larissa Lowing-Libby was going to miss a significant milestone in her gymnastics career. The former resident of both Pickering and Whitby was so hon- oured to be part of the 10th an- nual Whitby Sports Hall of Fame gala last Saturday she jammed the evening into a tight schedule that saw her coaching in Utah Thursday and back home to Iowa Sunday to celebrate the third birthday of her daughter, Bailey. It seemed all worthwhile Satur- day, however. “It’s so much more than I ever expected,” she said. “Whitby was re- ally good to me. I always did consid- er it home. It’s where I got my start, it’s where the people celebrated my sport, celebrated my accomplish- ments. To come back with the likes of Keith Primeau, oh my gosh, that’s amaz- ing in itself.” Low- ing-Libby was one of Canada’s most suc- cessful gymnasts, winning a junior national championship in 1986 and competing at several prominent in- ternational meets, including world championships at the age of 14 in 1987 and the Olympic Games the following year, when shin splints hampered her performance. Now the head gymnastics coach at the University of Iowa, Lowing- Libby remembers her humble be- ginnings, when a coach at a local YMCA suggested she needed to move to a better gym for proper instruction. She received that ultimately at Gemini Gymnastics in Oshawa, where she said coaches Leonid Gra- kovsky and Debbie Vidmar “really made me feel like I had something special.” Lowing-Libby was inducted into the Whitby sports hall with three others, including former Philadel- phia Flyers captain Keith Primeau. Larissa Lowing-Libby Gymnast Lowing earns spot in hall Pickering connection Yannick Carter (3rd rd, 20th over- all): • Linebacker with Laurier University Golden Hawks led CIS last season with 10.5 quarterback sacks in eight regular-season games; • Named a CIS and OUA first team all-star; voted by teammates as a team captain; James Judges (4th rd, 31st overall): • Defensive tackle on the University of Buffalo, moving from defensive end last season; • Posted career-best five tackles, a fumble recovery and blocked kick for Bulls against Bowling Green last season. 905.420.1344 Pickering Campus 1450 Kingston Road www.trilliumcollege.ca TRILLIUM COLLEGE: YOU HAVE IT IN YOU! CALL NOW! 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Students Wel- come call Katie 905-837-8456 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, May 06, 2007, PAGE 25 A/Pwww.durhamregion.com Place your ad at 905-683-0707 • Hourly PLUS Commission • Benefits- Drug, Dental • Advanced Training • Clientele provided • Advancement opportunities • 2 & 3 Weeks Vacation • Full Service Salons • Flexible Shifts HAIRSTYLISTS Positions now available in Whitby Krista 905-668-5450 $8.25/hr + commission Ajax & Pickering Tracie 905-683-3650 $9.25/hr + commission Veolia ES Sewer Services located in Pickering, is currently accepting application for the position of: CCTV Operator Interested applicants should meet the following requirements: •Experience as a CCTV Operator •NAAPI Certification •Va lid license with clean drivers abstract We offer competitive wages and benefit packages. Safety training provided. If you are interested, please fax your resume to 905-683-4668 Large North American Manufacturing Company looking for Full Time Counter Balance Forklift Operators •Must be certified with minimum 3 years experience •Whitby location 2 day shifts and 4 continental shifts •Scar distribution location needs 2 shifts •$17.00 per hour with benefits available Forward resume attention Tina ● Fax:1-866-304-8766 ● E-mail:forkliftops@hotmail.com PA R TS PICKER/SHIPPER required for busy Hydraulic hose company. •Must be fluent in English •Forklift certification an asset •$11.00/hr. Please fax resume to: 905-686-4385 MARNWOOD LIFECARE CEN- TRE -Positions Available - Part Time Dietary Manager, C.S.N.M. required, full time Activity Director. 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AUDIO MANUFACTURER in Pickering is looking for a full time Mechanical Engineer, Draftsman. IronCad experience will be an as- set. Send resume to pmourtos@yorkville.com EXPERIENCED LICENSED Carpenter with valid drivers licence required for local construction company. Minimum 5 years experience. Fax or email resume to 905-668-8284, lardale@bellnet.ca GRADUATE for Printed Circuit Board Design. To develop single and double sided board Layouts for professional audio manufac- turer in Pickering. Will be using PCAD2002. Send resume to pmourtos@yorkville.com LICENSED MECHANIC required for busy automotive restoration shop. This is an excellent oppor- tunity to work on Antique & Clas- sic Automobiles. Please call (905)668-4446 PA INTERS req'd for Durham Re- gion, exp. preferred but will train. Contact J.J.B. Enterprises (905)655-7519 or email resume to: jjbenterprises@rogers.com PA RT-TIME MECHANIC wanted: Sod farm requires part-time me- chanic to repair/maintain fleet of trucks and tractors. Weekends and some evenings. Fax resume to 905-263-4089; call (905)263- 2126 WELDING COMPANY is looking for the following positions, Weld- ers, Steel Erectors, for miscella- neous and structural work. Mig and Stick driver's license re- quired. Fax resume to 905-420- 5704 WOODSHOP LABOURER re- quired for busy speaker cabinet making shop located in Port Perry, only 20 minutes North of Oshawa. Full times days with overtime. $12.00 per hr to start. Steve@adamsonproaudio.com or fax (905) 982-0609. WOODWORKING COMPANY seeks fully experienced CNC op- erator in Durham Region area. Please fax resume to 905-433- 1463. CUSTOMER SERVICE Repre- sentative Labour Ready has im- mediate opening for full time CSR at the Oshawa location. Ideal candidate will be outgoing, detail- oriented, & have strong customer service skills. Fast-paced, chal- lenging position offers competi- tive wages & growth opportu- nities. Apply in person with re- sume Mon-Fri, 9am-11am at 433 Simcoe Street S., Oshawa 905- 432-9700 FILE CLERK/SECRETARY wanted for extremely busy doc- tors office. 4 hands and arms needed. Previous office experi- ence preferred but not necessary. Please fax resume to: 905-436- 0193. SENIOR BOOKKEEPER, 5 years plus experience. Must be able to prepare monthly financial statements, do all remittances as well as payroll function. Pickering area. Flexible hours. Fax to: 905-428-3847. LICENSED REAL ESTATE SALES REPRESENTATIVE needed to join a dynamic, fast paced real estate team. Must have at least 2 years experience and be a self starter. Please for- ward your resume to this ad- dress: jointheteam@rogers.com. SALES HELP for Your Good Health, knowledge required, Pick- ering Town Centre 25-30 hrs/week.. Apply in person. CERTIFIED DENTAL ASSIST- ANT required part-time for Pick- ering office.Please fax resume to: 905-509-4667. Medical Receptionist/Secretary for busy cardiology practise, Whitby. Fax 905-668-8778 or email: cardio13@bellnet.ca P.S.W.required for disabled fe- male. A positive, energetic atti- tude and willingness to follow di- rections. Brooklin area. $14/hr., part time. Will train. Vehicle re- quired. 905-655-6478 PROGRESSIVE DENTAL office in Whitby seeking Treatment Co- ordinator. Please fax resume to 905-725-5087. TREATMENT/APPOINTMET COORDINATOR and OFFICE MANAGER required for a Whitby office. We are looking for experi- enced, friendly, highly motivated individuals who pay attention to quality and detail, are quick-think- ing and have friendly phone man- ners. Also looking for PDA/Level II assistant. Send resumes to Dental Futures, 1801 Dundas St. East, PO Box 70567, Whitby, ON L1N 9G3 EXPERIENCED SHORT ORDER cook for Breakfast. Apply in-per- son to Angelique's Family Res- taurant, 31 Barr Road, Ajax. 905- 683-5889. KREB'S RESTAURANT requires a GENERAL COOK, full or part time. Call Gary 905-668-9369 OPENING SOON - On the Rocks Restaurant and Lounge - Down- town Whitby. Hiring all positions - Kitchen, wait/bar staff and se- curity. Accepting resumes on Sat- urday, May 5th 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sunday, May 6th 12 - 4 p.m. 227 Brock St. South. SOUTH AJAX DINER,requires WAITRESS & LINE COOK (expe- rienced) for weekends. Call 416- 823-9766 for appointment. DINNER AND A MAID - The easy solution to time saving, nutritious meals and a clean home for the busy family. Let us make your day! NEW NUMBER 905-431-8655 ** PUBLIC ** NOTICE List of Durham Region distress sales and bank foreclosures are now available to the public for free. Www.DurhamBank Foreclosures.Com Dan Plowman, Salesperson, Remax Rouge River Realty Ltd. Brokerage A PRIVATE SALE.3 bedroom brick Ranch bungalow, $289,000. Hardwood, ceramic, 2 baths, fire- places, garages, large mature lot, perennial gardens, hot tub. OPEN HOUSE, every weekend in May, 11am-4pm, no agents, 2659 Prestonvale Rd, Courtice. AJAX, 4-BDRMS,4 baths, Not- thingham house FOR SALE by owner. Professional finished bsmt, fenced yard, less than 8 months old. $382,990. NO AGENTS. (647)869-2651 www.bytheowner.com/54011 CUSTOM BUILT 10yr-old open concept home with 55ft frontage. Hardwood/ceramics in most rooms. Big eat-in kitchen, 3 baths, 3+1 bdrms, 2 W/O to deck, plus W/O from finished base- ment. Huge master bdrm with vaulted ceiling and ensuite with corner Jacuzzi. Close to every- thing at 42 Varcoe Rd., Courtice. Priced to sell at $256,000! OPEN HOUSE this weekend: Saturday and Sunday, from 1-4.905-579-9266 END UNIT TOWNHOUSE,Whit- by Prev model home, many up- grades, 3 bedroom, 3 bath, open concept, large eat in kitchen. fin- ished walk out basement, 1600sq ft. Call 905-430-3244 FOR SALE BY OWNER:4-bed- room, 3 bathroom, master with ensuite, his/her closets. Eat-in kitchen, central air/vacuum. Pro- fessionally landscaped with inter- lock. New roof. Asking $269,900. Call Rhonda (905)436-3912, cell (905)718-3912 MILLBROOK - 2-STOREY, 4- bed. 2.5 baths, classic 1910, wrap-around porch, centre hall, quiet street backs to conservation area. Fireplace, inspected, NO AGENTS. $290,000 negotiable. (705)932-2878; 705-750-7828. Government of Ontario is offering Up to $20,000.00 to purchase your first home. Free report available at 1-888-599-0098, ID# 7767 (Free Recorded Message) Dan Plowman, Salesperson Remax Rouge River Realty Ltd. Brokerage (905)668-1800 HOMESELLERS Free computerized list of area home sales and current listings. www.onlineprice foryourhome.com 1-800-257-9910 ID#1041 Jackie Goodlet, Broker, ReMax Rouge River Realty Ltd. No Money Down Free List of Properties www.payno moneydown buyer.com 1-800-257-9910 ID#1025 Jackie Goodlet, Broker, ReMax Rouge River Realty Ltd. WE BUY HOUSES for Cash! Sell Today, Fast Closing. Call Chris- tine @ 1-866-674-3434 $$$MORTGAGES$$$ Prime lst and 2nd mortgages available up to 100% First Time Buyers/Refinance/purchases BFS - Ask about our Prime Revised Products CONSOLIDATE NOW BEST AVAILABLE RATES Bank turn downs/Power of Sale/Collections A longer amortization could be beneficial Some conditions apply PLEASE CALL SYLVIA JULES (905) 666-2060 Tor. Line (289) 314-4098 Email: sjules@on.aibn.com Central Funding Group Ltd. Serving Durham and other areas for 15 years. SHOAL POINT LANDING by BALLYMORE HOMES Bright corner house in upscale community. 2,934 sq. ft., 4-bedrooms, 2 1/2 bathrooms. $429,900 60-day closing. OPEN HOUSE THIS SUNDAY 12 - 4pm 905.683.0300 www.ballymorehomes.com INVENTORY HOME FOR SALE RAVINE! BEAU VALLEY 165 Spirea Court, Oshawa. Ravine lot 65x125 Inground kidney-shaped pool with southern exposure. Lots of privacy. (Finished basement.) Garage entrance into house. Ear- ly possession. NEW PRICE. $294,000. MUST SELL Motivated vendor. Call (905) 439-0221 WATERFRONT PROPERTIES on Otonabee River, part of Trent System, 58 acres (2 parcels), 3450 feet of frontage, 400 ft. sand beach, 2 ponds, small cottage on water, wilderness paradise, west- ern sunsets, possible partial VTB, asking $1.10 million, negotiable, serious inquiries only. 1-705- 760-4487. BOWMAVNILLE,Aspen Springs Condo, 2-bedroom main floor centre unit. Open-concept kitchen & livingroom complete with walk- out. Bathroom, 1 parking. 5 appli- ances. $159,900. Call (905)260- 7615 1,400-SQ FT industrial unit for rent (TMI included) Multi purpose use. Oshawa location. Avail. im- mediately. Call (905)839-9104 or (905)571-6307. HEATED SHOP 30'x50',2 bay doors 10'x10' $1500 plus heat/month, plus CLOSED STORAGE 12'x50' $100/month, plus 2 BAY SHED 30'x30' $200/month. Available June 1st, 2007. Plus GST to all rent(s). First/last required. Call (905)987- 1445 ext. 100, or Email BARRSRSS@aol.com or fax 905-987-3838, Newcastle area. WOODWORKER REQUIRES 200 - 300 sq. ft. of heated space with hydro from July. Will Share. Garage ok. Phone Peter (905) 665-1664. BEAUTIFUL OFFICE SPACE, large windows, oak stairs and trim, front entrance, approx 2000sq.ft. 20 mins. east of Oshawa. $2000/month. Call 905-579-0413. PRIVATE FURNISHED Office Space, Oshawa/Whitby. In shared environment. Includes: Hi-Speed Internet, Conference Room, Kitchen,401, Train, Tran- sit. Free parking. (905)448-2197 ext 210 DO YOU MISS YOUR children, make executive level pay from home. Go to www.newlifesyleforyou.com or call me at 905-579-6158. FOR SALE:SUCCESSFUL PORTABLE sign rental business located in Durham Region. Very profitable, part-time hours, turn- key.Sellers motivated. All offers considered. Call (905)728-5639 JOB AT HOME.$487.68 Weekly. Assemble Products, Mail or Com- puter Work. 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Call Sheila 905-433-0004. 1 BEDROOM APARTMENT in house, private entrance, $650/mo inclusive. Oshawa. Close to shopping. Avail. June 1st. Call (905)404-9694 1 BEDROOM BASEMENT apartment, Grandview/King area. Separate entrance, utilities, washer/dryer, parking. Suitable for non-smoking single person. Available June 1/07. $650/month. Contact 905-579- 2287. 1 BEDROOM BASEMENT apt. in Pickering. First/last. $800/month+1/3 utilities. Laundry and parking included. Newly fin- ished. Available now. Call Pat 905-683-5641 or 416-315-9432. 1-BDRM FURNISHED basement apt. (Port Union & Lawrence). Separate entrance, shared laun- dry, all inclusive. Suitable for sin- gle person. $650/month. (416)281-0109 A/P PAGE 26 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, May 06, 2007 www.durhamregion.com To place your Apartment for Rent call 905-683-0707 (Ajax) and let one of our professional advisors help you. SELLING YOUR HOME? Inquire about our HOME FOR SALE PACKAGE AJAX 905-683-0707 SPRING SPECIAL! Apt's Starting at $740 monthly Move-In Allowance + Incentives Condominium Suites 1, 2, 3 Bedroom Apartments Oshawa New State of the Art Balconies New Roof ✲New Corridor Carpeting Full Security System ✲ 24/7 on Site Staff FREE UTILITIES ✲FREE PARKING SENIOR DISCOUNTS GM RETIREE & EMPLOYEE DISCOUNT Call for more information 905-728-4993 e & oe WWW.FIDELITYPM.COM What More Can We Do? ... Let Us Know 2 & 3 bedroom apartments starting at $978 per mo. On-site superintendent and security. Rental Office Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (905)686-0845 Eve. viewing by appt. www.ajaxapartments.com AFFORDABLY PRICED! Family, friendly community conveniently located near shopping, GO & 401. Public transit at your door. Free Utilities. Spacious 1, 2 & 3 bdrms from $880. Highland Towers, 200 White Oaks Ct. (905)668-7332 www.caprent.com 1-BDRM BASEMENT, Really Nice! Large Living Room, Kitch- en, Private Bathroom w/Shower, Carpeted, Storage, Air, Shared Laundry/ Driveway. No pets please! $750/month, including Utilities except Cable/Phone. Near OG Hospital, O'Neill High School 905-728-0934 leave msg 1-BEDROOM APARTMENTS. Available June 1st, clean, cable, heat, a/c, parking included. Close to park, 2 available, $700 inclu- sive and $625 inclusive monthly. Call Wanda (905)243-0994 2 BEDROOM Walkout bsmt. apt. $850/month. 1 parking space. All inclusive. Near amenities. Avail. immediately. No laundry, no smoking/pets. 705-437-4813, 905-427-6622. 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT, $895/month inclusive, June/July 1st. Immaculate newer building in decent Oshawa neighbour- hood. Prefer quality adult tenants, No dogs. 905-448-0390, 905- 439-8893 2 BEDROOM CONDO available immediately in Bowmanville. $950/month. 5 Appliances. Free utilities for 3 months. Rent to own. Call Jennise (905)697-8261 2 ROOMS IN quiet Christian home, private entrance, bath, parking, fireplace, access to laun- dry, fridge, microwave, internet, satellite, suitable for non-smoking quiet working gentleman, no pets. $120 weekly. (905)434-7787 2-BDRM BASEMENT,Oshawa, own laundry, parking, large shared yard, storage, no pets/smoking, available immedi- ately, first/last $850 incl. ALSO 2-BDRM BASEMENT, Oshawa, shared laundry/backyard, 2 park- ing, near bus, schools, very large, spacious, bright. Available June 1st. First/last, $900 incl. Call (905)441-6718 2-BDRM CONDO,1.5 bath- rooms, balcony, hardwood floors, c/a, on-suite laundry, under- ground parking, across from Oshawa hospital. $1573/mo in- clusive. Avail. immediately/May 1st. (905)571-3760 (289)314- 5317 2-BEDROOM APT.Clean quiet 5-plex, north end Oshawa, near Durham College, Appliances, laundry available. Freshly deco- rate. No pets, bus at door. Available now, $800/inclusive. (905)424-8670. 2-BEDROOM APT.,main floor of large colonial duplex. Newly re- furbished. Large spacious lot, in- cludes parking, laundry. No smoking/pets, All utilities included $950/month. Available immedi- ately. 905-260-4044, 905-261- 3034 2-BEDROOM NORTH OSHAWA, Rossland/Ritson. Newer well maintained clean, quiet adult life- style building. Suits retired/ma- ture working adult. $890 inclusive no pets. Available. (905)720- 2352. BROOKLIN - ONE BED. apt. $625 and two bed. apt. $795, first/last available immediately. NO pets/smoking, 905-424-9743. 401/PARK: 1-BEDROOM,fully- furnished basement. Newly reno- vated, new 4pc bathroom/kitchen, gas fireplace, private entrance, working person preferred. $175/week, first/last, parking, cable, A/C, no pets, Immediate. (905)576-6127. AAA ATTRACTIVE,1-bedroom with fireplace, back yard, good lo- cation North East Oshawa. No pets, non-smoker. Available June 1st. $685-inclusive. First/last required. To view/apply call (905)571-4422 AJAX (CHURCH/HWY. 2) clean, large, 2 bedroom basement apartment. Living, dining, break- fast area, separate entrance, laminate floors. No pets/smok- ing, parking, cable/utilities includ- ed. $900.00. Vacant. 905-683- 0469. AJAX - Great newer large/spa- cious 2-bdrm bsmt apt, open con- cept, cen. Air,own laundry, stor- age space. $950/incl. May 1st Also spacious newer 1-bdrm bsmt apt, open conept, own laun- dry, Cen. Air. $795.00/inl. Jun. 1st 647-271-6660 or 905-239- 0367 AJAX - Hwy. 2/Ritchie, near school and amenities. One bed- room basement apt. Large eat-in kitchen, available June 1st. Appli- ances, laundry, parking, sep. en- trance, all inclusive, (905)683- 7717. AJAX CENTRAL,2-bedroom basement, full bath, high ceilings, large yard, parking, C/A, share laundry. Sep. entrance. Walk to 24hr food/drug stores, bus/GO. Available immediately. Call (905)995-2237 leave message AJAX SOUTH, BRIGHT 2 bedroom basement. New! Open concept. 4 pce. bath, Private patio, entrance & parking. Referenc- es. No smoking/pets. $875+1/2 utilities. June 1.647-886-4781 AJAX, 1 BEDROOM apartment. Elgin/Ritchie. Furnished. Spa- cious. Quiet. Includes laundry room, parking, cable, a/c plus utilities. Near amenities. $695. First/last. Available after June 5. 905-426-7824. AJAX, 2+1 BDRM.bsmt. 4-appli- ances, a/c, lots of cupboard space, $1000/mo. Sep. entrance, parking. Credit check, references. Avail. immediately. Call Patricia days (905)839-2668 evening, (905)619-1489 . AJAX,Church/Hwy #2. 1-bdrm bsmt, separate entrance, parking, fridge/stove. $800/mo. Close to schools. Available immediately. Call (905)420-9223 or (905)619- 1697 BRAND NEW pride of Whitby, 1 large bedroom basement apt., separate entry, a/c, includes utilities, no pets/smoking. $900/month. A must see! Call (905)430-9554 AJAX,large, bright 1 bedroom basement apartment in nice neighbourhood, full bath, A/C, laundry, separate entrance, $800/inclusive. Available immediately. No smoking/pets. Call James (905)428-3030 AJAX, SALEM/401 1-bedroom full basement apartment, fur- nished or unfurnished, utilities and cable included. Parking, shared laundry, no pets or smok- ing. Available anytime. $750/month. Call 289-314-8410 AJAX- OXFORD TOWERS.Spa- cious apartments, quiet bldg, near shopping, GO. Pool. 1 bed- room apts. $849/mo. available immediately. 905-683-5322 ALEXANDRA PARK, OSHAWA 1 bedroom newer apt., "Old charm building." Totally renovat- ed, new kitchen/bath, hardwood floors. In-house laundry, inter- com. Parkview. Near Hospital. No pets. (905)579-9439. ALTON/SHEPPARD basement apartment. 2 newly furnished large bedrooms, separate en- trance, laundry, parking, no smoking/pets. Available immedi- ately. (905)250-0748 or (905)903-1440 BRAND NEW 2 bedroom base- ment apartment. Walk-out. Own laundry. Own patio. All utilities included. $1000/month. First/last required. Partial furniture. New neighborhood North of Ajax. 905- 427-9734 or 416-771-4932. BROCK/KINGSTON RD,3 bed- room, basement apartment, sep- arate entrance, 1 parking, utilities included, $850. Call 647-296- 0119 BROOKLIN 2 bedroom apt. quiet neighbourhood, separate en- trance, laundry, parking, AC, cen- tral vac, basic satellite. No smok- ing/pets, $975.+ utilities. Avail. immediately. (905)426-0916 BROOKLIN 2-bed. apt. bright lower level raised bungalow. Sep. entrance, 2-parking, sep. laundry, suits couple or small family. No smoking. $1050-inclusive. July 1st. 905-655-7134, (705)731- 0193 collect CLIPPER APARTMENTS AJAX 2 & 3 Bed. Please call Mon-Fri. 9 am - 5 pm Evening by appt. only 905-683-6021 Shelter Canadian Properties Ltd. COURTICE, 2 BEDROOM main floor apartment, fridge, stove, washer and dryer provided. Freshly painted, $1000/month plus utilities. Non smokers please. 289-385-1548 or 416- 209-8953. COURTICE,one bedroom base- ment apartment, all inclusive, parking, appliances, separate en- trance, no pets, first/last months. $675. Available immediately. Call (905)697-1295 HARMONY/ROSSLAND Oshawa Clean, bright, 1-bdrm. bsmnt. apt., in nice neighborhood on bike path, seperate entrance, eat in kitchen, laundry, parking, $750 inclusive. Available immediately. 905-723-3796. HWY2/WESTNEY 4 bedroom house. Main level, Penthouse view,wraparound/deck. Finished oversized RecRoom. Hardwood: main, master, stairs. Skylights, Jacuzzi, 2 parking. $1500 plus 2/3 utilities. Non-smoking. 416- 450-2484. KING ST. W. BOWMANVILLE above store, newly renovated spacious 1-bedroom $700. Close to all amenities. Call to view (905)914-1449 LARGE 1-BEDROOM APT., great Oshawa location, near hos- pital, clean & bright with hard- wood floors and tiles throughout, parking and utilties included. No pets. Available now. $720/month. (905)767-8418 LUXURIOUS APTS.,in Oshawa, 3-bedrooms $1100/inclusive. All available immediately. Must see to believe! Call (416)568-3965 N. E. OSHAWA.one bedroom and bachelor, May 15th and July lst. Clean quiet, newly renovated, no pets, 2nd floor $580 and $610. all inclusive. Parking. Call (905) 571-7840. NEWLY RENOVATED bright large, clean, quiet 2 bedroom, close to downtown Oshawa, 4 ap- pliances including private laundry, heating and parking included. June /July lst. No pets $875 call (905) 440-5860. NORTH Oshawa - 2 and 3 bed- room, June/July. Clean, family building. Heat, hydro and two ap- pliances included. Pay cable, parking and laundry facilities. (905)723-2094 NORTH OSHAWA,2 bedroom $800. and 1 bedroom $750. for rent. Includes utilities, fridge, stove, parking. Call 905-435- 0703 or 416-902-1174. NORTH OSHAWA,Taunton/ Simcoe, spacious above ground 2-bedroom apt. in triplex, huge windows, appliances & parking included, laundry on site, available immediately. $950/mo+ electricity. (905)666-5157 ONE BED.$700 +hydro (heat & water included). & TWO BED. $825 all inclusive., First/last. North Oshawa. No pets. Quiet area. Parking, available immedi- ately. 905-424-5083. ONE BEDROOM basement apt. Courtice. All inclusive $850. Available immediately. Sep. en- trance, laundry, cable, parking. Gas fireplace. 905-718-2794. ONE BEDROOM basement apt. Hwy. 2/McQuay. Close to trans- portation, sep. entrance, 1-park- ing. Laundry fac., appliances, $700/mo/inclusive. References. Single professional non-smoker preferred. 905-430-1915 OSHAWA Park/Adelaide (230 Nipigon St) 1, 2 & 3 Bedrooms Well maintained and newly renovated apts. Near all amenities. From $775/mo+ hydro. (905)723-0977 OSHAWA - 1 bedroom apt. newly decorated, heat, hydro, water incl. Private entrance. $725/mo. First/last required. Bloor and Sim- coe area. 905-723-9781. OSHAWA - Nicely decorated 2 bedroom apt., in clean well- maintained building. Heat, water, parking included, on-site laundry, near schools, shopping, transit. Available immediate/June 1st. $690/mo. +hydro. 905-576-3813 to view. OSHAWA - Simcoe/Taunton, larger very nice clean studio basement apt. Appliances, June 1st. $500/incl. 905-429-2131. OSHAWA 1 & 2 BDRM available anytime or May 1st. Located 350 Malaga Rd. $725 and $825 per month all inclusive. No pets. Please call 905-242-4478 or 905- 435-0383 OSHAWA 1-bedroom basement, suits quiet, single, working per- son. Includes heat, hydro, water, cable, parking, own entrance, no smoking/pets. First/last, referenc- es, $750/month. Available June 1st. (905)240-1485. OSHAWA CENTRAL, new appli- ances, decorated. 3-rooms, 2- level, eat-in- kitchen, living area, sunroom, free parking including all utilities and cable TV. $950. Avail immediately. 416-659- 1748. OSHAWA Clean, new building. 2-bedroom apt $862, avail June 1st. 2-bedroom + den $945, avail July 1st Appliances, parking & utilities included. 905-438-9715. OSHAWA new modern building. Simcoe/Bloor. 1-bedroom, $685 +hydro. 2-bedroom $770+hydro. First/last required. Please contact Bill (905)404-9602. OSHAWA one bedroom, last one, large immaculate> Laundry, security/camera. $750/incl. First/last. No dogs. Available June 1st. To view property: www.viewrental.piczo.com Call Albert 905-213-0524. OSHAWA Ritson/Hillcroft 2-bed- room, large unit in a quiet adult- oriented building, with park-like setting. Call to view (905)728- 8919 or (905)576-8647 OSHAWA SPOTLESS,bright, clean, large one bedroom, all in- clusive with cable. Private park- ing, no smoking/pets. lst/last. Available now or end of month. $775. (905) 723-7228. OSHAWA,2-bdrm lower level of duplex, laundry facilities, parking, $800/mo+ heat & hydro. First/last. Call (905)433-7970 OSHAWA,2-bedroom, newly renovated, 5 mins to 401, coin laundry facilities, includes 2-appli- ances, 2-car parking, $780 & hy- dro, Available May 1st. No pets, call (905)623-7858. OSHAWA, PARK/ADELAIDE, 3- bedroom, large kitchen & living- room, heat, hydro & parking in- cluded. First/last, available June 1st. Call (905)571-1537 or 905- 432-1521 OSHAWA, SPRING SPECIAL! Newly renovated 1 & 2 bdrms in senior lifestyle bldgs. Large units. New kitchens & applianc- es, carpeting, windows, security. Near schools/bus stop & amenities. Available May/June. 1-866-601-3083 or 905-432- 6912. www.apartmentsinonta- rio.com OSHAWA, SPRING SPECIAL! Under new Management. 1 & 2, avail. in adult lifestyle bldg. Large units, new windows, security. Near bus, shopping. Avail. April/May. Call 905-723-1009 or 1-866-601-3083 or 905-728-3162 www.apartmentsinontario.com OSHAWA,very large 1-bedroom apartment, separate entrance 2- car parking, laundry, jacuzzi, heat, A/C, hydro, cable all includ- ed. $875/month. No large/exotic pets. Available now. First/last. (905)438-1448 PARK PLACE,Oshawa's pre- miere suites residence, Fully renovated 2 bedroom, decorator units, in clean quiet secure build- ing, call today 905-443-0169. PICKERING - Bright one bed. walkout apt. in established com- munity near Rougemount/King- ston Rd. No smoking/pets. Fe- male preferred. $790/mo/inclu- sive. Available June 1st/15th. Contact 416-805-4058 PICKERING BROCK/OAKS, 1- bdrm basement apt with sep en- trance, large familyroom, 2 park- ing. Includes utilities & cable. Near bus stop. No pets. Available immediately. 905-686- 1925, 416-414-9261. PICKERING VILLAGE - Cozy at- tic one bedroom in adult lifestyle 4 plex. Suit mature quiet working person. New carpet, paint, appli- ances, references, immediately. $780 inclusive. (905) 509-2375 PICKERING,Bayly/Westshore, main floor, 3-bedroom bungalow, laundry, air, parking, fridge/stove, hardwood floors. No smok- ing/dogs, $1350 inclusive. Avail June 1, (905)706-1547. PICKERING, BROCK RD./HWY 2. 4 bedroom detached house plus den, appliances, $1350 + 70% utilties. May 1st. 2-bedroom bsmt apt. Side entrance. Amenities. $850/inclusive, Imme- diate. First/last. References. (416)-458-4598 (905)686-1650. PICKERING,Major Oaks/Brock, 2 bedroom, big, clean and bright, living room, kitchen, walk-out back yard. Quiet residential area. Available now! No pets/smoking. $775/month. (905)239-3901 PICKERING,Whites/Finch 2 bed- room basement apartment, 5 years old, newly painted $850 in- cluding utilities & cable. No pets/smoking. Available immedi- ately. Call 905-420-1903, cell 416-318-1960 PORT PERRY,Walk to Lake Scugog. Enjoy a peaceful, beautiful town. Large 2 & 3 bdr. in well kept, quiet 3-story apt building. Balcony, parking, Se- curity Video. No pets. Call Adam 905-985-3096, 905-430-7816 SENIORS WELCOMED BOND ST. E. available June lst 2007. 1 bedroom, clean, bright, newly painted. Close to shopping and bus.Laundry on site, safe neigh- borhood. Asking $680. Call 438- 0558. SIMCOE/MILL OSHAWA,near 401. Nice, clean and quiet build- ing near shopping and transporta- tion. Utilities included. 2 & 3 bdr.. apt. $849 and $949, Available June 1st, first/last (905)436-7686 until 7:30pm. SOUTH AJAX,brand new 3 bed- room townhouse, 5 new applianc- es, 2.5 baths, single car garage, available June 1st. $1350 +. (905)492-0260. SPACIOUS 2 BEDROOM base- ment apartment for rent, Oshawa, Harmony/King, laundry, parking and utilities included. Access to back yard. $900. Available June 1st. No pets. (905)571-1441 VERY QUIET 1-BEDROOM bachelor, 9-ft ceilings, mainfloor century home. Private entrance, patio, parking. Oshawa. Suit one person. No smoking/pets. $650 all inclusive. Leave phone num- ber @ 905-434-7012 WHITBY 1 & 2-bdrm spacious, & clean bsmt. apt, sep. entrance, fridge/stove, laundry, parking, full bathroom, backyard, $800+40% utilities. Call Bo Gus- tafsson, Sales Representative, Sutton Group Tower Reality, 416- 783-5000 WHITBY - Large quiet 2-bdrm in 7-unit bldg, new fridge, stove, carpet. Excellent condition, park- ing, near GO & amenities. No smoking/pets. Avail. immediately. (416)498-4770 WHITBY 1 BEDROOM main floor apartment with private porch, oak kitchen cabinets with dishwasher, all inclusive, including laundry, available immediately, $760. (905)655-7277 WHITBY SOUTH - Spacious 2 bedroom $900. Laundry, first/last, near Go, Avail June 1st.. Day- time viewings Mon-Fri Referenc- es. Days (905)666-3338, even- ings (905)832-2722. WHITBY,3 bedroom on quiet Street. Near schools, GO Station, 401. $1100 plus heat and hydro. July 1st. Call 905-493-1181, (leave message) or call (902)425- 4604 WHITBY, BROCK/DUNDAS,in the heart of the 4 corners, beauti- ful large 2-bdrm. $900/mo in- cludes heat/hydro. 2 months cable paid. First/last. call 905- 430-2814. WHITBY, immaculate 1 bedroom apt, Avail. Immediately. $775, in- cludes appliances, heat, parking, laundry facilities. Call (905)666- 1074 or 905-556-0455. WILSON/401,large 1 bedroom, 3 appliances, newer building, $685 plus hydro. Large 2 bedroom, 1400sq.ft, 3 appliances, $795 plus hydro. Available now or May 15th. 1st/last, 905-259-8259, 905-576-9055, 905-576-9779 BEAUTIFUL, BRIGHT, NEWLY renovated 2 bedroom+solarium condo. 2 washrooms. Brock/401. Available June 1st. Full amenities. Washer/dryer. Par king/Locker included. $1250. 647-297-4007, 416-431-5540. BRAND NEW 2-bdrm condo. Port Newcastle Marina with boat- ing, fishing & swimming around the corner. Get in now and be settled before summer! Cable & internet included. $1095/mo. 905-744-1790 LUXURY TRIDEL BUILDING, 1 bedroom condo, newly reno- vated, utilities included. Great Pickering location, gated security, perfect for seniors, $1350/month. Please call (905)721-0315. -AA ABA-DABA-DOO-Own your own home, no down payment re- quired, from $525/month. WHY RENT? 4.90% OAC. $33,000+ family income, up to $25,000 cash back . Call Ken Collis Bro- ker, Coldwell Banker 2M Realty (905)576-5200 kencollis@ sympatico.ca 3-BEDROOM HOUSE, large pri- vate fenced lot, 2 parking, work- shop/garage, hardwood through- out, includes dishwasher, deck $1100+ 65% utilities. 1-BED- ROOM BASEMENT APT., large windows, 1 parking $600+ 35% utilities. (905)424-3063. 3-BEDROOM MAIN FLOOR bun- galow plus garage, East Oshawa., spacious, bright & clean. Air conditioning, quiet neighbourhood, No dogs/smok- ing. $1075 plus 2/3 utilities. (905)436-3549 4 BEDROOM HOME,main floor and 2nd storey, West Lynde area Whitby. Kitchen, dr, 1 1/2 baths, double garage, inground pool. June lst. $l,400 per plus utilities. Call Dave (905) 725-0132, Page (905) 721-7884. 4 BEDROOM,country setting large lot, Whitby. Lots of parking, A/C, $1300/plus utilities, first/last, no smoking/pets. Availability date negotiable. (905)655-3501 A ABSOLUTELY astounding 6 months free, (or equivalent) then own a house from $600/month. (oac). 4.94% mortgage with no money down (oac) up to $20,000 cash back to you, (no repayment) Requires $35,000 plus family in- come and reasonable credit. Why Rent? Call Bill Roka, 25 years, top sales rep with world's leading realtor. Remax Spirit (905) 728- 1600, 1-888-732-1600. NOBODY SELLS MORE REAL ESTATE THAN RE/MAX!!!! A-OSHAWA.2 bed. main-floor $1,000+hydro, June 1st.. 1 bed. basement apt. New carpet, ce- ramic tile. Sep. entrance, back- yard, 4-appliances, air, 3pc. bath(shower). $625+hydro, imme- diate. First/last/references. No smoking/pets. (Or rent negotiable for entire home). 905-571-0536. AJAX - Harwood/Bayly. Large 3 bdrm. bungalow, upper level. Laundry, parking, near all amenities. $1100/mo. + utilities. Avail. immediately. Call 905-509- 2335 or 905-903-2335 after 4pm. AJAX, BAYLY/BURCHER, 3 bedroom upper level house. New appliances. Parking. Available June 1st. First/last. $1100+utilities. 905-619-0037. BEAUTIFUL EXECUTIVE HOME 4 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath, double car garage in Whitby. Penthouse corner unit, 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath, condo in Pickering. Call Usha (905) 831-7673. BOWMANVILLE, 3 BEDROOM SEMI, quiet street, hardwood floors, new kitchen, 4 appliances, $1050 +utilities (new gas fur- nace/AC). No pets. Available June 1 st. Call 905-697-8671. BOWMANVILLE,large 3 bed- room townhouse, garage, Aspen Springs. Eat-in kitchen, dinning room, 2.5 baths, finished base- ment, master en-suite, large deck, near schools, shopping, 401. July 1st, $1195 plus utilities. (905)352-3603 OSHAWA NORTH Simcoe/ Taunton. 3 bedroom, finished basement, immediate posses- sion. $1,450 plus utilities. Call (905)666-3297. OSHAWA NW,beautiful brick bungalow, 3-bdrm, 2 bathroom, eat-in kitchen, rec room, central air, deck and gazebo. Great lot & neighbourhood. Non-smokers. $1250+ utilities. (416)704-4570 OSHAWA Olive/Ritson. 3 bed- room house, parking, private fenced yard, near bus & school. Available immediately. $1200/mo + utilities. ALSO 1-bdrm base- ment, no parking $600/mo. (905)576-3924 OSHAWA,SIMCOE/TAUNTON . 3 bdrm bungalow, large fenced, lot, garage, deck. $1250+utilities. (905)479-0008 OSHAWA, HARMONY/OLIVE. 3-bedroom house, finished base- ment with 3pc. bath. Laundry, all appliances, parking, near all amenities. $1125/month +utilities. Available immediate- ly/June 1st. First/last. No smok- ing/pets. (905)433-0489. PARK RD. S. OSHAWA,3 bed- room home, with lakeview, fenced yard, no pets/smoking, credit check June /July lst $1100 plus utilities. call 905 263-8414 PICKERING - Bayly/Westshore, near beach, upper level, new bathroom and kitchen, 3 bed. house, laundry, parking, $1100 + utilities, 905-509-2335 or 905- 903-2335. PICKERING, BROCK/HWY #2, 4 bedroom, laundry. Negotiable: $1300 plus 60% utilities. Near 401 and shopping. Available May lst. Also: 3 bedroom basement apartment. Negotiable: $900 plus 40% utilities. (905)426-7537 or (905) 922-1820 PICKERING, BROCK/MAJOR Oaks, 3 bedroom house, freshly painted, 5 appliances, a/c, double driveway, available immediately $1300 monthly. 905-686-6684. RITSON/BLOOR 3+1 bedroom bungalow, 2 bathrooms, finished basement, a/c, big backyard, close to 401/elementary/Catholic secondary school, no smok- ing/pets. $1250+hydro/gas. First/last. Avail. June 1st. 905- 576-9016 SOUTH OSHAWA 3+ 1 bdrm house. Laundry, parking, all ap- pliances included, quiet neighbor- hood. No smoking/pets. Credit check. First/last. 1-yr lease. $1280+utilities. Avail June 1st. Call Joe 1-866-595-3315, 416- 419-1924 UTILITIES INCLUDED $1,295. Oshawa - Whitby border, 3 bed- rooms, main and second floor, close to all amenities. Laundry and parking, available immediate- ly. lst/last,references (416)264- 7990. WHITBY 3 BEDROOM bungalow for rent, $1250. inclusive Legal duplex. Private ravine backyard. Also one bedroom walkout base- ment apartment, $750 inclusive references required. No smok- ing. Immediately (905) 424-3887 cell (905) 666-0246. WHITBY,avail. June 1st. 3-bed- room, close to all amenities/401, 4-appliances, first/last, referenc- es, no pets $1200 plus utilities, 905-409-4720. WHITBY,3 bedroom main floor, shared laundry, parking, no pets/smoking, $1260/inclusive. First/last. Availability date flexible. Call (905)430-2874 WHITBY,3-bdrm mainfloor of bungalow, shows well, stove/fridge, dishwasher, micro- wave, laundry, a/c, 2+-parking, quiet family area. $1250/mo+ 60% utilities. Call Bo Gustafsson, Sales Representative, Sutton Group Tower Reality, 416-783- 5000 AJAX SOUTH,3 bedroom town- house, 1 1/2 years old. Available July 13th/31st. $1350 plus utilities. Call (905)686-9510 BEAUTIFUL OSHAWA executive townhouse. 3-bedrooms, 2 baths, ceramics, laminate flooring, A/C, gas fireplace, 5 appls., garage, walk to everything. June 1st. $1325 first/last. No pets/smoking. (905)987-1139 IMMACULATE BROOKLIN LARGE To wnhome Watford/Win- chester area. 3-bdrms, 5 appli- ances, 2-1/2 baths, deck, garage, fenced yard, air, near schools. $1400+utilities. June lst. No smoking. Call 416-618-4149. IMMACULATE EXTRA LARGE North Oshawa 3-bdrm, 3-bath townhouse. Finished bsmt, fresh- ly painted & carpeted, 5-applianc- es, fenced backyard. No smok- ing/pets. First/last. $1225/mo +utilities. Avail May 1st. Call 905- 427-0143 OSHAWA SOUTH,To wnhouses 3-bedroom $975/mo+ utilities close to schools, shopping. First/last. 905-579-9956. PRINGLE CREEK CO-OP,95 Crawforth St., Unit 85 Whitby, (905)666-2008 is accepting applications for 3 bedroom town- houses at $916 plus utilities. Subject to membership policy approval. Applications available at Community Centre Unit 85, 10am-4pm.- Mon.-Thurs., (on Fri- day, Sat. & Sun pick-up points are posted on Community Centre's door between, 10am- 7pm). TOWNHOUSE FOR RENT, Oshawa, Rossland/Harmony, 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, garage, walk-out basement, available June 5th/15th, $1100 plus utilities. 905-721-2349 WE REALLY CARE WHERE YOU LIVE. Realstar offers a full breadth of apartments, penthouses & townhouses, plus application approval within 24 hours. No appt. required. Drop in TODAY! Ask about our “Move-in incentives” & “Open Houses” TOWNHOUSES Oshawa - Carriage Hill, 122 Colborne St. (Colborne & Mary) 905-434-3972 Taunton Terrace 100 Taunton Road, East Taunton Rd. & Simcoe St.) 905-436-3346 Uxbridge - Testa Heights (Reach St. & Testa Rd.) 905-852-2534 APARTMENTS Regency Place Apartments 15 Regency Crescent (Mary St. & Hickory St.) 905-430-7397 Whitby - 534 Mary St. Apts 534 Mary St. E. (Mary ST. & Hickory St) 905-666-2450 Whitby Place 900 Dundas St. E. (Dundas St. & Garden St) 905-430-5420 WHITBY - Beautiful 3 bedroom townhouse for rent in quiet neigh- bourhood. Close to 401. Yard and finished basement. Park nearby. $1300/mnth. Available June/July. 905-668-1144. AN OLDER HOME,To wnhome or Semi-detached home urgently needed in the Durham Region. Have a serious buyer. Call San- dra Provenzano or Bill Shackle- ton, Remax Spirit Inc. Brokerage (905)728-1600 AJAX, CHURCH & DELANEY area, 2 large rooms, one with walk-in closet. Use of laundry, back yard, kitchen, cable, inter- net. Own bathroom, Utilities in- cluded, Furnished/unfurnished. $450-$500/mo. 905-626-2030. AN EXCEPTIONAL, FULLY fur- nished, large bed-sitting room in an executive home in North Oshawa (Simcoe & Rossland). TV, cable, bed, sofa etc. Share large, fully equipped kitchen, bathrooms and laundry. Parking. Bus stop at door. Utilities includ- ed. No smoking/pets. For those who like the finer things in life! 905-440-4569. HWY 2/WESTNEY,share kitch- en, laundry, private bath, cable, parking, available now. $480/month. (905)683-2664. IMMACULATE SPACIOUS fur- nished room with separate en- trance, in well kept quiet home in South Pickering. includes: bath- room, light kitchen facilities, satel- lite TV and all utilities. No pets, and non smoker. $125 per week, (905) 839-3566. LARGE FURNISHED ROOM in basement. Close to TTC/GO, mall, rec centre. Pickering. $450/mo inclusive, parking in- cluded. 905-839-7237 NEWLY RENOVATED ROOM with private shower in 3pc .bath- room. Parking, laundry, close to GM. Great for out of town worker. 905-434-6456. OSHAWA - clean room in house share kitchen and bath. no smoking. ideal for GM, hydro em- ployees. Internet, cable included. $400 per mo. Prefer male.(905) 576-7740 SHARE AJAX HOUSE, clean, quiet adult occupied. Furnished, cable, internet, telephone, laundry, parking. First/last. Smok- ing outside. No pets. $465/inclu- sive. www.sharemyhouse.ca 905-391-3809. 1 ROOM FOR RENT, SHARED cable, laundry, central air. Pickering, Whites Rd./Bayly. Smoking ok, (pets negotiable). $500/mo. Close to amenities. Available immediately. 905-420- 6355. A FURNISHED ROOM -Full use of house, laundry, parking. South Oshawa, $420/month in- cludes utilities, first/last. Dave 905-391-7435 AT BLOOR & SIMCOE,Oshawa. Share furnished apt with 2 males. Near all amenities, cable/internet, parking included. Available imme- diately, lst/last, $450/mo inclu- sive, Viewing (905)433-4088. NEW HOME - Ritson/Taunton, one bedroom, furnished, all appli- ances, no pets/smokers. A/c, stu- dents welcome. Satellite, phone, ++. $650/mo/all inclusive. 1-866- 835-8066. NORTH WHITBY - Accommoda- tions available in home. All inclu- sive from $125 weekly. (905)665- 2728 SHARED ACCOMMODATION close to Oshawa Hospital, gra- cious older home. Loft or bed- room avail. $450-650 inclusive. Linda or Brad 905-668-5257. PINNACLE PARK, just north of Cobourg. Lovely private site with 32 ft. Cobra trailer, very clean, 2 decks, awning, storage building, asking $20,000 including License of Occupation. Call 905-377- 0361. CLEARWATER FLORIDA, 3- bedrooms, fully furnished, air conditioned, manufactured homes. Close to beaches/major attractions, pool/hot tub. Children welcome. $375/wk (less than mo- tel). Photos shown in your home. (905)683-5503. COTTAGES TO RENT - Water- front 2 bedroom cottage on Lake Scugog. Great fishing & swim- ming. Close to Town & Casino. A place to relax. $700/wk rentals. $300/wk. weekends. Available starting May 18th. Call 905-989- 1565 after 4 p.m. HALIBURTON HIGHLANDS,3- bedroom cottage, fully equipped, barbecue, satellite TV, sand beach, large level lot, pets wel- come, boat launch, good fishing, canoe & paddleboat included. (705)454-8298 LOVELY 3 BEDROOM Cottage on Buckhorn Lake, safe swim- ming, beautiful view, pine interior, paddleboat, great fishing, BBQ, satellite, sleeps 8. Call (905)831- 7139 or (416)903-7139 MAY LONG WEEKEND in the Kawarthas - Cozy lakefront cedar cottages on beautiful Lake Kass- habog (Ptbo. Area). Enjoy fish- ing, kayaking/canoeing, hiking, nearby golfing. May/June vacan- cies still available. Reasonable rates www.bluemountainlodge.ca 1-705-877-2159. WATERFRONT Lake Cansecon, beautiful 3 bedroom cottage. Great fishing, boating, swimming, beaches nearby. 1-1/2 hrs east of Toronto. $1000/week. No smok- ing. 905-824-4133, Cell 416-414- 2739 WATERFRONT LAKE CONSE- CON,Beautiful 3 bedroom cot- tage, great fishing, boating, swim- ming, beaches nearby, 1 1/2 hours east of Toronto. $1000/week. No smoking. 905- 824-4133 or 416-414-2739. 1990 FLEETWOOD SOUTH- WIND, 97,000 kms, new tires, stainless steel wheels, new gen- erator, auto, airbags, suspension, walk-on roof, rooftop heater/A/C, awning (crank-out), 4 piece bath, sleeps 6-8, master bedroom, pro- pane/electric stove and fridge, mi- crowave, portable TV, 8 speaker stereo system and much more, well maintained, excellent condi- tion. $28,000. Call 1-705-760- 4487. 2005 39' GOLDEN FALCON, 3 slides, front den, rear bedroom, large bath, patio door, air & awn- ing. Located on large shaded sight. Asking $34,000 o.b.o. Call (705)696-2107 RICE LAKE Large seasonal 10 new sites. Pool, beach, docking. Tr ailers on-site for sale, Park Model rentals weekly. Call (705)696-3423. Website: www.dreamlandresort.on.ca STAINLESS STEEL TRAILER, 70" long inside, 40" wide inside, 18" deep, excellent condition, spare tire, asking $895. Call 905- 373-0011. NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, May 06, 2007, PAGE 27 A/Pwww.durhamregion.com Urgently Seeking Daycare Providers! Would you like to care for infants and children in your home? We are a reputable licensed agency and can offer you; training, CPR/First Aid, regular pay including payment for stat, holidays and children's sick days, major equip- ment, some programming and craft, supplies, ongoing support! Please call us! l.866.333.3299 www.weewatch.com DURHAM PROFESSIONAL HOME DAY CARE •Infants and older, welcome •Small group settings •Programming to support child •Care close to home •Licensed under Day Nurseries Act Call 905-509-1207 to find out more www.durhamchildcare.org WANTED TO BUY - 30 to 36 ft. older TRAILER with front bed- room, middle tip out, washroom with tub/shower and rear bunks (not side bunks), age/year no problem. Please call 905-885- 9158. 15' CRESTLINER,1988, 70hp, tilt/trim, stainless steel prop, 2 tanks, newer trailer, at Westshore Marina, Scugog. You can test drive, $2800. Call (905)579- 2208, cell (905)626-3014 1986 PROWLER 27ft- 350 I/O Merc cruisers, VHF, compass, am/fm CD player, microwave, fridge, stove, BBQ, stand-up head. New upholstery inside/ out. Canvas only 3yrs. old. Very well maintained boat, just serviced & ready to go. Great on gas!!! $18,000 OBO. Days 905-252- 6736, evenings 905-989-7816. 1996 16' PONTOON boat with 90 hp mariner. Power Trim. Hardtop, 4 seats, no trailer, $5000. (705)328-9124. 75 HP MERCURY outboard mo- tor with controls, $1,500. Plus 2 antique outboards $100. 905- 797-2952. GET YOUR SWIMMING pool ready for summer fun without the hassle of doing it yourself. In- cludes all maintenance and chemicals. Weekends and eve- ning appointment available. (905)626-6092 or email: rudell4321@yahoo.ca SWIMMING POOLS.Pool Open- ing and servicing. Low prices on quality above ground pools, ac- cessories and all types of liners. Installations available for pools and liners. Ask for Al, 1501 Hop- kins, Whitby. (905) 666-9986 ARE YOU A SWM,with a good sense of humor, knows how to treat a lady. LIKES DANCING, MOVIES AND TRAVELING, SWF would like to hear from you. (64-68) Serious replies call and leave message and phone num- ber at: 1-800-692-3269 Box #39719, NANNY - BABYSITTER needed for 2 toddlers. Early morning hours necessary. Ajax 905-427- 2592 NANNY REQUIRED - live in or out, care for one child. Ajax area. Call (905) 239-2889 or (905)428- 8638. HWY#2/HARWOOD AREA.Re- liable daycare in my home. Af- fordable rates. Non-smoking. Full-time. 6 months and up. Im- mediate Openings. (905)231- 9885. AFFORDABLE,loving daycare, all ages, non-smoking, exp. Steps to Glengrove P.S., St. Anthony Daniels bus route, near PTC. Large fenced backyard, fenced pool, summer swimming. Playroom, crafts, snacks, lunch. References. 905-839-7237 DAYCARE AVAILABLE, De- pendable stay home mother. Full/part time childcare. Af- fordable rates, healthy/snacks/meals. A fun, car- ing, active environment. Before and after school care. Katherine 905-686-4632. MOTHER OF 2 with Personal Support Worker certificate, and dayare experience, offering day- care in my home. Close to Terry Fox Public School. Call Rustann at (905)239-1130 FINDING CHILDCARE Has never been easier! Connecting providers, parents and nannies. Not an agency. View free list today at: www.durhamdaycare.com (905)665-2346 $39.99 TELEPHONE SERVICE. $20.00 Unlimited Long Distance. Tr ansfer current phone number free. $39.99 New Activations. Toll free 1-866-391-2700. A Neigh- bourhood Connection. +CARPET CARPET CARPETS 3 rooms carpeted with Commer- cial carpet and premium pad from $289 (30 yds). 3 rooms carpeted with Berber carpet and premium pad from $389 (30 yds). 3 rooms carpeted with cut pile carpet and premium pad from $489 (30 yds). Free in-home quotes. SAILLIAN CARPETS 1-800-578-0497, 905- 242-3691 ; 905-373-2260. 1800-1900 Reclaimed Brick, Antique Flooring, Barn Board, Steel Roofing, Barn Beams. Tw o complete barns for sale! vintagestuff@rogers.com (905)987-4676 A BEDROOM SET,gorgeous cherry sleigh, triple dresser/mir- ror, tall dresser, night table, new. Cost $7450, sell $1,500. Call 416-524-2018. AAA CARPET FLOORING & HARDWOOD:Carpet 3 rooms from $329 (30-sq. yd.) includes: carpet, pad and installation. Free estimates. Carpet repairs. Serv- ing Durham and surrounding are- as. Professional Painting also avail. Call Sam (905)686-1772 AFFORDABLE APPLIANCES, HANK'S APPLIANCES. TRUCK- LOAD EVENT! Brand New fridg- es $299/up. New stoves $349/up. New dishwashers $199/up. New dryers only $249. New washers $299. Large selection of recondi- tioned & new scratch & dent ap- pliances. Parts Specialist. 426 Simcoe St.S. (905)728-4043. AIR COMPRESSOR (80 ga.) 575V, 10 HP with starter, 25KVA 550V Spot welders, storage space available, Industrial rack- ing, call 416-321-9019 or email info@cslcanada.com AIR CONDITIONING from $1450. High efficient gas furnace form $1650. A/C Tune Up $69.95+parts. Installation of duct- work, water heaters, gas piping from $100. Furnace cleaning, gas, oil & propane Sales & Ser- vice McCoy Mechanical. (905)259-1415 ALL NEW QUEEN orthopedic mattress set, cost $1000, sacri- fice $250. Call 905-213-4669. BEAMS/LUMBER for sale. Soft wood and hardwood, any sizes. Also avail. custom made trim/moulding's and wood panel- ing. Sawmilling for hire. Call 905- 983-9957 BLUE/BROWN MATES BED, Ar- moire and night stand, new $1200, asking $450. Green Wall Hugger Recliner lift Chair, new $1000, asking $500. (905)985- 6881 BUY/SELL stair lifts, porch lifts, scooters, hospital beds, ceiling lifts etc. Call SILVER CROSS AT (905) 668-8560 OR 1-800-659- 0668 PROM or BRIDESMAID Dresses Size 12, Beautiful 2-pc soft lilac colour w/full length skirt, top w/thin straps; ALSO Stunning strapless w/full length skirt, coral colour. Both worn once. Call 905- 434-5264 @@ www.marketplacedurhamregion.com Merchand i s e O n l i n e Merchand i s e O n l i n e Classifi ed Ads! Classifi ed Ads! F or Merch a n d i s e u n d e r $ 5 0 F or Merch a n d i s e u n d e r $ 5 0 FREEFREE visit North Sheds Rustic Pine Garden Sheds 8'x8' for $1,675. includes delivery, on site installation, solid pine walls, floor & roof, door, 2 windows with boxes, choice of stain & shingle colour. 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New Danby Frost-Free Apt. size fridges $399., new 24" and 30" ranges with clock and window @$399 Reconditioned 24" ranges and 24" frost free fridges now available. Wide se- lection of other new and recondi- tioned appliances. Call us today, Stephenson's Appliances, Sales, Service, Parts. 154 Bruce St. Oshawa.(905)576-7448 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS Best Price, Best Quality. All Shapes & Colours. Call 1-866-585-0056 www.thecoverguy.ca HOT TUB COVERS Custom cov- ers, all sizes and shapes, $399 tax and delivery included. We will not be beat on price and quality. Guaranteed. 905-259-4514. www.homeandleisure.ca HOT TUB,5-6 person, wood cabinet, cover, 5HP motor, steps, sacrifice $3900. 905-409-5285. HOT TUB,a 2007 model, 5-6 person, LED light, waterfall, fully loaded, full warranty. Cost: $8,450, sacrifice $3,900. 905- 213-4669. NEED MONEY to buy my first car -SONY PLAYSTATION 2 with 2 controllers, memory card and 5 games (Tournament Paintball, Final Fantasy X, NHL 2003, Bully, SSX On Tour. Only $300.;; DYNAMIC PERCUSSION DRUM SET like new, with snare, 3 toms, bass and pedal, Sabian high hat and cymbals, stool, sticks and practice pad. Only $600.;; PANASONIC MINI STEREO 100 watts with 3D Space Sound, 5 CD changer, double tape-deck, and cool multi-function display. Only $200. Call Chris at (905) 623-1043. Leave message. PIANOS - AND - CLOCKS Home Show Specials ending Sat. May 5th. This is your last chance!! New models arriving, must clean out old stock.Not sure if your kids will stick with les- sons..try our unique rent-to-own system. 100% of all rental pay- ments apply! Large selection of upright and electronic pianos and Howard Miller clocks. Yamaha, Kawai, Heintzmann etc. Call TELEP PIANO 905-433-1491. www.Telep.ca WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! RABBIT CAGE,very large with separated litter tray. $40. Call 905-434-5264 PLAY CENTRE, wooden, new in box, swings, slide, fort, monkey bars, delivery available $349. (705)444-9849 or email: vickimjohnston@hotmail.com PLOTS FOR SALE, Memorial Gardens in Whitby, in the Garden of the Last Supper, Family Lot. $1250/each or pair for $2500/pair. (905)579-1108 POOL TABLE, 1" slate. Accesso- ry package included. New in box. Cost $4395 sell for $1500. 905- 213-4669. RENT TO OWN - New and reconditioned appliances, new TV's, Stereos, Computers, DVD Players, Furniture, Bedding, Patio Furniture, Barbecues & More! Fast delivery. No credit application refused. Paddy's Market, 905-263-8369 or 1-800-798-5502. SATELLITE , UNEEK Electron- ics. FERN is sole operator. NO MONTHLY BILLS. Visit the first & best FTA store in Durham Sales- installations-support 226 Bloor St. E. Oshawa (905) 435-0202 www.uneekelectronics.com/ members/feedback.htm SATELLITE TV - NO MONTHLY BILLS. High-Definition now available. Receivers from $179.95. Packages from $299.50. Free Lifetime Support. 320 GIG EXTERNAL H.D.$159. Located in Giant Tiger Plaza, Ajax, Mon-Fri 10-8, Sat & Sun 10-5 www.challengefta.com 905-231- 2162 SOLID OAK 7PC kitchen set (was $3000 new), asking $800, like new. Solid oak 5pc bedroom set (was $4000 new) asking $900, like new. (905)903-1024 TEXTBOOKS NEEDED Durham College Penology and Youth Program. Please call 905-434- 8107 or 905-922-8107 FREE RENT - Vendors wanted at Courtice Flea Market. Book by May 31st and receive one month free rent. Call 905-436-1024 or visit: www.courticefleamarket.com THE COBOURG ROTARY ARTS AND CRAFTS Show has booths available for the 2007 Waterfront Festival. To qualify you must have a product that is unique to you and created by you. A 10x10 booth is $275 plus GST. Go to our website: www.waterfrontfestival.ca for in- for mation and application forms. Click on The Rotary Arts and Crafts Festival then Exhibitors then 2007 Exhibitors application. Or call 905-373-4959 and leave your name and mailing address. AFRICAN GREY Timmy Parrot for sale, very friendly, needs a good home with lots of attention, $1000 firm, with cage. 905-434- 0392. BERNESE MOUNTAIN DOG puppies for sale, one 4 girls left. Family raised. First shots, de- wormed, $800. Call 905-433- 9407. CHOCOLATE LAB puppies, born on St. Patrick's Day, ready now, sun or late evenings best, vet checked, records, first shots done, dewormed, weaned off mommy, eating well, looking for someone to love, $650 female, $600 male, cash only. Call Bill 905-355-5226 or wedwards000@sympatico.ca ENGLISH BULL DOG puppies, Male/Female, first shots, de- wormed, Reg. micro chipped, vet inspected. Ready June 17th. (705)932-1917 IN HOME QUALITY HAV- YORKS.(Havenese/T-Cup Yor- kie). CKC registered parents. Dad 3lbs, mom 7lbs. First shots/vet checked. Available May 5. $800 Phone Tia, Pheonix Equestrian 905-439-4444. POODLE PUPS -Males $400. PAPILLON FEMALE - 1 yr. old, house trained. Call evenings 905-986-9955. POODLES - TOY PUPPIES. Male and female. 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Black on black leather. Power moonroof. Every conceivable op- tion possible. One owner. Full service history. Gem mint priced for an immediate sale. Only at AJAX NISSAN 1-866-304-7326. www.durhamcreditzone.com 2002 FORD FOCUS SE.E-test- ed, safety, new tires, brakes, 95,000kms., remainder of 120,000km extended warranty. Asking $7,999. call (905)668- 5955. 2002 NISSAN SENTRA GXE. Only 79,000km. $99.00 bi-weekly - #1,000 Trade-in. 4 door auto- maitc. Fully loaded. One owner. Immaculate. Priced for an imme- diate sale. Only at AJAX NISSAN, 1-866-304-7326. www.durhamcreditzone.com 2002 SATURN SL2,58kms, 4-door, air, tilt, 4cyl, CD, includes 4 winter tires/rims, $7995; 1998 GrandAm SE, 101-kms, 6-cyl, 4-door, power windows, seats, air $4695; 1999 Taurus, 147kms, 6- cyl, air, P/W/L/seats, 4-door $3850; 1998 Cavalier, 181kms, 4-dr, air, CD, 4-cyl $3495; All vehicles certified/emissions. 6-month powertrain warranty in- cluded, financing avail. Advanced Auto Clinic 905-725-1632, 905- 925-2205 To Contact Us Call: 1-800-519-9566, 905-668-1838 Apply on-line atApply on-line at www.creditzonecanada.comwww.creditzonecanada.com Bad Credit? • New to Country? O.K. • Bankrupt? O.K. • Slow Payment’s? O.K. “Durham’s Original”“Durham’s Original” *Need a Car Loan-*Need a Car Loan- Call Credit-ZoneCall Credit-Zone LocalMarketplace.ca Your local source Your local source for buying and for buying and selling vehiclesselling vehicles Automotive 2003 INFINITY G35, 4 door. Pre- mium Pkg. Sale Price $21,990. Only 67,000kms. Top of the line vehicle. Gem mint. Every con- ceivable option possible. Priced for an immediate sale. Only at AJAX NISSAN, 1-866-304-7326. www.durhamcreditzone.com 2004 PONTIAC GRAND AM, 100,000 km, in good condition, best offer over $7,000. Call 905- 377-0361 evenings and week- ends. 2005 DAKOTA CLUB CAB - take over lease. 20 months left on lease at 24,000km a year. 24,200 on vehicle now. Auto, air, cd, stereo, liner. $3,000 down, take over payments. Last month al- ready paid. Call (705)328-0402 2005 PONTIAC SUNFIRE,like new, 2.2 L Ecotec auto, power sunroof, AM/FM CD, dark metallic blue, 48,000 km, balance of fac- tory warranty, $11,500. Call 905- 373-9548 Cobourg. 2006 NISSAN ALTIMA'S.Sale Price $18,990. Under 40,000kms. All with convenience pkg.. Auto., fully loaded. This is a very very rare opportunity for such a highly rates vehicle. Balance of factory warranty. Only at AJAX NISSAN 1-866-304-7326. www.durhamcreditzone.com NEED FINANCING for a newer vehicle? We offer financing for: *1st Time Buyers *Bankruptcies *Divorce *Slow or No Credit. 1-866-436-2907, or apply online: www.thecreditrebuilders.ca ! ! $ ! AARON & LEO Scrap Cars & Trucks Wanted. Cash paid 7 days/week anytime. Please call 905-426-0357. $ $ ADAM & RON'S SCRAP cars, trucks, vans. Pay cash, free pick up 7 days/week (anytime) 905-424-3508 ! ! A - ALL SCRAP CARS,old cars & trucks wanted. Cash paid. Free pickup. Call Bob anytime (905)431-0407. $$$$$ JOHNNY JUNKER WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE. Has the best cash deal for your good scrap cars and trucks. Speedy service. (905)655-4609 or (416)286-6156. ! A ABLE TO PAY up to $10,000 on scrap cars & trucks running or not. Free Towing 24 hours, 7 days. (905)686-1899 (Picker- ing/Ajax) or (905)665-9279 (Oshawa/Whitby). ABSOLUTELY the best CASH deal for your old junker. Cars & trucks wanted, dead or alive. Free p-up. Call 24 hrs. John 905- 263-4142 or 905-914-4142. 4040THTH HAPPY Ron & Roz! If you see this happy couple on Saturday May 5th, be sure to wish them a happy 40th anniversary! FORTY years! Way to go Nana and Poppa! Lots of Love, Kamryn and Carter! xoxoxo CASH FOR CARS!We buy used vehicles. Vehicles must be in running condition. Call (905)427-2415 or come to 479 Bayly St. East, Ajax at MURAD AUTO SALES 1994 CHEV PICK-UP,V6, Automatic (rebuilt), new paint, good tires. Conventional cab and box. $2750 OBO. 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A/P PAGE 28 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, May 06, 2007 www.durhamregion.com Mother’s Day Tributes Publishing Sunday May 13 Deadline Wednesday May 9 Did You Know… that if you place your Mother’s Day Tribute with a colour (or black & white) photo, your tribute will automatically appear on our milestonesdurhamregion.com website For further information please call our Classifi ed Sales Representative 905-683-5110 Please ask for Cheryl CANDO RENOVATIONS INC. Call (905) 686-5211 Bathrooms • Windows • Doors • Additions • Basements • All Home Renovations • Also Making Home Accessible RENOVATIONS & REPAIRS QUALITY HOME RENOVATIONS Specializing in Carpentry, Painting, Tiling, Drywall, Electrical & Plumbing Call John (416)456-4826 • Minor/Major • Animal Damage & Removal • Chimney Repair • Skylight Repair • Eavestrough Repair 416-299-1788 LICENCED & INSURED FREE ESTIMATES ROOFING REPAIRS by RAPID TAC HARD ROCK CONTRACTING Renovations, additions, roofing, siding, windows, doors and more. 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Cherished Papa of Devon, Amanda, Alysia, Kyle and Taiya. Sadly missed by his family and many friends. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King St. West (905-721- 1234) for visitation on Sunday, May 6th from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 P.M. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Monday, May 7th at 3:00 P.M. Crema- tion. Tues., May 8Tues., May 8thth, 2007, 2007 12:00-7:00 p.m.12:00-7:00 p.m. presents ... You’re Invited You’re Invited •Extreme Fitness •Chattens Better Hearing •Optimal Life Chiropractic •Pain Free Living Inc. •L.A. Weight Loss •Clarica •Feel Good Natural Health •Main Family Chiropractic •Tak ka Lai Acupuncture Clinic •Lauren Lamont, C.Ht. 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Durham Branch •Victorian Order of Nurses •Marnwood/Strathaven Life Centre HEALTH CARE PARTICIPANTS: NURSING PARTICIPANTS: 99 Athol St. E., Oshawa99 Athol St. E., Oshawa General Motors CentreGeneral Motors Centre Free Admission To The Public A/P PAGE 30 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, May 06, 2007 www.durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, May 6, 2007 PAGE 31 A/Pdurhamregion.com Durham West ‘AA’ midget girls crowned provincial champions Lightning downs Thunder Bay in OT in final DURHAM — They had to work overtime, but the Durham West Lightning midget ‘AA’s captured the Ontario Women’s Hockey As- sociation provincial title. The Durham West midgets emerged as the best in Ontario after scoring a 2-1 overtime deci- sion over the Thunder Bay Queens in the championship final. The Lightning battled Thunder Bay to a 1-1 tie in regulation time. In overtime, the Lightning’s supe- rior conditioning paid huge divi- dends as they dominated their opponents and then, with 5:08 remaining in the first overtime period, Lisa Stathopulos took a feed from defenceman Madison Reeves and fired a beautiful wrist shot to seal the victory and crown in dramatic fashion. Durham’s first goal was notched by Callie Bazak, assisted by Christina Paterson. Goalten- ders Kim Caggiula and Jessica Rankin shared the goaltending duties in the final, and both played spectacularly when they were called upon to keep the Queens at bay. In semi-final action, the Dur- ham West team of 15- to 17-year- olds met their arch-rivals, the Nepean Wildcats. In the first pe- riod, play was even but the Light- ning struck first with a goal by co-captain Erin Small, assisted by Danielle Skirrow. In the sec- ond period, the Wildcats took the play to the Lightning, however, Rankin’s outstanding play in goal kept them to a single marker. In the third period, the Lightning’s fitness once again kicked in and they dominated the tough Ne- pean squad, outshooting them 10-2, but to no avail, as once again overtime was necessary to break a 1-1 regulation draw. In a foreshadow of the champion- ship final, Stathopulos honed her impending heroics with a nifty wraparound goal 43 seconds into the extra overtime frame with Skirrow drawing the assist. In quarter-final action on Sat- urday, the Lightning defeated the Hamilton Hawks 2-0. Scoring for the Lightning were Kaitlyn Hill and Stathopulos with assists from Darija Davidson and Skirrow. Caggiula was outstanding in net in earning the shutout against a strong and determined Hamilton team. Earlier in the day, the Light- ning disposed of the St. Thomas Panthers 2-1 in elimination play. Scoring for Durham West were Bazak and Jessica Vella with as- sists to Paterson, Kelsey Smith and Jessica Ronald. In round-robin action, Durham We st defeated the Sudbury Lady Wo lves 5-0, the Peterborough Ice Kats 4-1 and the Waterloo Ra- vens 5-2. Goals were supplied by Stathopulos (3), Skirrow (3), Vella (3), Michelle Sabourin (2), co-captain Brooke Sawyer, Small, and Ronald. Assists were added by Sawyer (4), Paterson (4), Skir- row (3), Stathopulos (2), Vella (2), Sabourin (2), Andie LeDonne, Hill, Small, Ronald, Smith, and Reeves. In earning the All-Ontario Championship banner, the Light- ning midget ‘AA’s committed themselves over the course of the season to a high degree of fitness, which paid off during the gruel- ling seven-game championship series, and to total team play. The team wishes to acknowl- edge its many dedicated spon- sors and parents for making their dream season possible, as well as head coach Dino Caggiula, assis- tant coaches Don Small and Rich- ard Sabourin, trainer Drina Hill, manager Andrew Ronald, goalie coach Scott dellaVedova, power- skating instructor Larry Marson and Yoga instructor Liane Barber. The team also acknowledges Joe Modeste, who came on the bench for the final five games as assis- tant coach Don Small was away. Submitted photo The Durham West Lightning midget ‘AA’ girls’ rep hockey team captured the provincial championship with an OT victory over Thunder Bay in the final. Saw it in the newspaper - now you can own your own copy.... 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Wednesday, June 15, 2005Oshawa This Week Metroland Durham Region Media Group 64 Pages Pressrun 76,000 durhamregion.com Home of Ontario’s newest university Optional 3 week delivery/ $6/ $1 ne w sstandFRASER REPORT How do Durham Region schools stack up?/A4 Just me: Being gay in Durham News/A7 Keeping his fingers crossed Walter Passarella/This Week OSHAWA – College Hill P.S. student Anthony Marag took advantage of anything he could, including crossing his fingers, to clear the bar in the boys’ 13 and over high jump event at last week’s Durham Elementary Athletic Association track and field event held at Oshawa’s Civic Stadium. The event was eventually won by Brandon Wilson from Alexander Graham Bell P.S. in Ajax who cleared 1.65 metres. Second went to Ryan Brawley from Southwood Park PS in Ajax and third went to Nathan Barrett from Lincoln Ave. P.S., also in Ajax. Search complete DEAA track and field results at durhamregion. com:D.E.A.A. Final Results. Genosha Hotel gets historical desig n a t i o n Councillor says move will leave building ‘sterile’ By Lesley Bovie OSHAWA — The City has designat-ed the Genosha Hotel as historically significant despite warnings from some councillors who feel it will only seal the fate of the tired downtown building. “It’s an eyesore in the City of Osha-wa and that building will sit there for the next 20 years and be sterile,” said Councillor Mike Nicholson before council approved the designation Monday night by a vote of 8-3. “I don’t think there’s anyone in the City of Oshawa, that if we were to take the building down now, wouldn’t do a dance,” he added. Oshawa’s first luxury hotel, the Genosha was built in 1929 but has fallen on hard times in recent decades. The glam-our of its upper floors has given way to a rooming house. A strip club that operated on the main floor was closed in 2003. But Heritage Oshawa has asked the City to designate the hotel based on its cultural signifi- cance as part of the emerging iden-tity of Oshawa as a corporate centre. The designation only applies to the exterior facade of the Chicago-style building and its Art Deco features. Any proposal to change those fea-tures would have to come before Oshawa council first, said develop-ment services commissioner Ted Goodchild. But the Ontario Heritage Act does have a process that allows owners to negotiate in such cases, he said. Coun. Louise Parkes said there will be programs available to help developers fund any changes they would want to make to the building. “The reason we did this is because the owner wanted to make (the Genosha) a tuna can by putting alu-minum siding on it,” she said. “That’s not acceptable for an international Communities in Bloom winner.” Store keeper stabbed, slashed during robbery attempt C redits neighbours with helping stop attack By Jeff Mitchell OSHAWA — Shopkeeper Jian Zhang has a new appre-ciation for his south Oshawa neighbours, after several of them intervened when he was attacked by a knife-wielding robber Monday. Mr. Zhang, 46, was stabbed and slashed during the morning attack, receiving cuts and abra-sions to his face, neck and arms. His attacker was grabbed and wrestled to the ground by citi-zens, who held the suspect until police arrived. Mr. Zhang and his wife, Xioa Aoqiu Lan, were working at Ray’s Smoke Shop in a plaza at Simcoe Street South and Ritson Road South around 10:30 Mon-day morning when the man, armed with a knife, entered the store. “The guy just came in and jumped onto the counter,” Mr. Zhang said. “He didn’t say anything; he just jumped up and attacked me. I didn’t even OPUC a b right light in worker safety OSHAWA — The City’s utility is proving itself a real spark plug when it comes to workplace safety. Oshawa Power and Utilities Corpo-ration (OPUC) recently received the Electrical and Utilities Safety Associ-ation’s silver award. OPUC was one of three utilities in Ontario that won the award, which recognizes utilities that have demon-strated their knowledge and applica-tion of safety systems throughout the workplace. Staff at Oshawa PUC Networks Inc., the main affiliate of OPUC, have completed more than 600,000 hours of work without a lost-time incident. “We challenge ourselves to strive for excellence in our daily operations,while keeping the safety of our s t a f f and customers as our No. 1 priority,” said Jeff Rosenthal, OPUC president and CEO. “I am extremely proud of all our staff who have contributed to our company receiving this honour.” 0IERRE %LLIOTT 4RUDEAU ;0UBLIC= /SHAWA 0ARENTS AVG EDUCATION YRS NA ,AST YRS 'R TEST WRITERS 2ANK NA !CADEMIC 0ERFORMANCE 4RENDS 'RADE 2EADING NA NA NA AVERAGE 7RITING NA NA NA LEVEL -ATH NA N A NA 'RADE 2EADING NA NA NA AVERAGE 7RITING NA NA N A LEVEL -ATH NA NA NA 2EADING NA NA & & & NA NA %- - N A NA Sales are off, but Oshawa car plant tops in productivity By Jillian Follert OSHAWA — It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. Last week, General Motors of Canada accepted its second major award in less than a month, as officials mulled over declining sales figures for May. According to the 2005 Harbour Report released Thursday, Osha-wa’s Plant 1 is the most productive vehicle assembly plant in North America, clocking 15.85 hours per vehicle. This recognition came on the heels of last month’s J.D. Power and Associates survey, in which Plant 2 captured the gold award for quality, with only 85 problems reported per 100 vehicles. “Oshawa car plant employees can be proud of their No. 1 rank-ing in productivity on top of their world-renowned quality awards,” said Canadian Auto Workers Presi-dent Buzz Hargrove. “Our Cana-dian members are well-positioned to play in the very challenging automotive global arena of quality and productivity.” Despite this silver lining, the company continues to report declining sales, while the Cana-dian market saw the worst new vehicle sales performance for the month of May, since 1999. “The Canadian market is dead flat, it’s a very negative outlook,” said Dennis DesRosiers, one of the country’s leading auto industry analysts. “It has a lot to do with the U.S. market, which has been very poor for a while now. If the Ameri-cans aren’t buying cars, we aren’t producing them.” This is especially worrying for GM Canada, which exports about 90 per cent of its Canadian-made vehicles, to the U.S. In May, GM Canada saw a 13 per cent drop in total car sales compared with the same period last year, and a 3.3 per cent drop in combined vehicle sales. In year-to-date figures, the com-pany reports only a 1.9 per cent drop in total car sales, however the May statistics are considered more significant as that is traditionally the best-selling month of the year for dealers. See TRUCK page A2 See CUSTOMER page A2 15.85 hours/vehicle According to an annual survey by Harbour Consulting, this year’s highest ranking plants for assembly productivity are:1. General Motors Corp. (Oshawa, Ontario; Plant No. 1): 15.85 hours2. Nissan Motor Co. (Smyrna, Tennesse Altima line): 16.10 hours3. Ford Motor Co. (Atlanta): 16.58 hours4. General Motors (Oshawa, Ontario; Plant No. 2): 17.47 hours5. 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Tra ffic study reveals problem areas By David Blumenfeld WHITBY — The public works department wants to install a series of rumble strips in two locations along Garrard Road and Fallingbrook Street, following a preliminary analysis of traffic in seven locations around Whitby. Traverse rumble strips — textured pavement used to create an uneven travelling surface for cars and vehicles — are employed to emphasize critical intersections, pedestrian crossings and control driver speed. They are also considered a more cost-effective alternative to stop signs or “bump-outs,” which narrow roads at critical intersections and can cost up to $50,000, public works reported. Following a week-long study of traffic in September and October 2004, the department wants council to authorize rumble strips at Garrard Road and Weldon Street, and Fallingbrook Street at Glen Dhu Public School, beginning in May at a cost of $20,000. 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