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North) Kristen Calis kcalis@durhamregion.com Nearly 100 parents have signed a petition, asking the City of Pickering to remove ‘no stopping’ signs near Wil- liam Dunbar Public School. The signs extend existing limitations by an extra 50 metres on both sides of Glenanna Road, in front of Forest- brook Park. With restrictions already in front of the school and on a side street, parents find it tough to pick up their kids. “All they did was put more money in the City’s pockets because people are getting ticketed because they have nowhere to park,” said parent and school community council member Nikki Ilkov. PUTTING A STOP TO ‘NO STOPPING’ Parents at William Dunbar Public School sign petition, say the new signs make it difficult for people with disabilities to access school Ron Pietroniro/ Metroland William Dunbar Public School parents Debra Zalter and Shelley Catherall are part of a group of parents upset over further parking restrictions near the school. The City of Pickering has erected more no parking signs around the school area on Glenanna Road. p.3 Sun is indeed shining bright for those on list p.8 Community newspaper pioneer moving on See PICKERING page 7 du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Ma r c h 3 0 , 2 0 1 6 2 AP Workplace Wellness and Health Promotion Pickering Learning Site centennialcollege.ca Become a wellness expert A growing field Workplace Wellness and Health Promotion enjoys a respected national and international reputation, and is recognized by leading employers. Health promotion has become vital in any organization, meaning every company has use for you, from corporations to the health sector to everything in between. Now offered at our Pickering Learning Site, located beside the Pickering Town Centre, accessible directly from the Pickering GO station. If you live east of the GTA, it’s a close, convenient way to get your education in a space that’s quiet and personal. Learn to promote people’s well being in the community and corporations. Develop a business case for wellness, and manage and promoting workplace wellness programs. Strengthen your skills and explore career opportunities with a field placement. Police also seize $16,000 worth of prescription and illegal drugs while nabbing drunk driver Jeff Mitchell jmitchell@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- A woman exceeding the speed limit by 65 kmh and a man found with $16,000 worth of drugs were among 10 motorists charged by Durham police with impaired driving offences over the Easter weekend. The charges were laid between Fri- day night, March 25, and noon Sunday, March 27, police said. Cops continue to arrest impaired driv- ers in spite of ongoing information cam- paigns and high-profile court cases, Ser- geant Bill Calder observed. “You can’t say the message isn’t out there,” he said. “This is about people not planning ahead -- or, they’re ignoring the message.” In one incident, officers in Brock Township clocked a vehicle travelling at 145 kmh in an 80 km zone on Hwy. 12 at about 9:30 p.m. on Good Friday. The Air 1 police helicopter was called in to track the vehicle, which was stopped safely. Rachel Comiskey, 23, of Wagg Road in Uxbridge, is charged with exceeding the legal blood alcohol limit and racing. On March 26, officers responding to reports of a pickup being driven errat- ically tracked a suspect vehicle to Bowmanville, where they saw the driver smoking from a pipe. Police seized more than $16,000 worth of prescription and illegal drugs. “We’re talking about everything from crack cocaine to fentanyl patches,” Sgt. Calder said. Daniel Hume, 36, of Division Street in Colborne, is charged with driving while impaired by a drug and other drug offences. Durham officers will be conducting a regularly scheduled RIDE blitz in the region Thursday night, March 31. DURHAM -- $2,266,656.49 That’s what politicians and Regional appointees to various committees cost tax- payers in 2015. Durham Chairman Roger Anderson received a total of $270,946.30 in salary, mileage and expenses for serving on coun- cil, as a board member with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and a member of the Durham Regional Police Services board. The cost for Regional councillors was $1.9 million, including salaries, mileage and expenses for serving on council and different advisory boards and committees. A Regional councillor’s salary is $53,264.12, while the head of one of the four standing committees receives an extra $5,979.22. Regional councillors were also eligible for a payment in lieu of a pension and 21 took the payment. The payments ranged from a low of $397.18 to a high of $8,768.18. Councillors are also eligible for a sever- ance if they resign or lose in an election and severance payments totalled $228,959.91. In addition to compensation at the Region, councillors also receive salary and expenses at the local level. Ten impaired driving charges laid by Durham cops on Easter weekend Durham Region politicians cost $2.26 million Metroland file photo DURHAM -- Durham Chairman Roger Anderson led the way among regional politi- cians with $270,946.30 in salary, mileage and expenses. du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Ma r c h 3 0 , 2 0 1 6 3 AP This spring Ontario Hyundai will be awarding another 10 scholarships to graduating Grade 12 students from Durham Region. The scholarships are $1000.00 per student per year and are renewable each year for up to four years. “The Ontario Hyundai Scholarships’ main mission is to help financially assist Durham Region students. For over 30 years Ontario Hyundai has supported many causes and charities in Durham Region. The establishment of The Ontario Hyundai Scholarships is a natural progression for us and one we felt was important. We believe we have to promote the value of education to our youth. Education is their passport to the future and without it they may be left behind. We are proud and honoured to offer our support to the exemplary young men and women of Durham Region”. - Greg Mason, Founder, The Ontario Hyundai Scholarships The Ontario Hyundai Scholarships For more information on applying for one of the Ontario Hyundai Scholarships please visit our web site at www.ontariohyundaischolarships.ca Province releases annual list of those in the $100K club DURHAM -- The annual list of public sector workers in Ontario making at least $100,000 is out. This year, the list has grown to 115,432, an increase of about 4,000 over the previous year. Dubbed the Sunshine List, it was first released in 1996 by then Premier Mike Harris. While it’s been 20 years since the first list was published, the threshold remains $100,000. If inflation was to be taken into account, the total would be $146,774. Here are the top five wager earners in each Durham municipality, along with Durham Region. AJAX Rob Ford, Chief Administrative Officer - $202,513.22 Dave Meredith, Operations and Environ- mental Services Director - $177,205.17 David Sheen, Fire Chief - $170,708.48 Paul Allore, Planning and Development Director - $170,475.65 Tracey Vaughan-Barrett, Recreation and Cul- ture Director, $162,118.23 CLARINGTON Franklin Wu, Chief Administrative Officer - $236,288.05 Marie Marano, Director of Corporate Servic- es - $192,060.12 Andrew Allison, Solicitor - $186,501.90 Nancy Taylor, Director of Finance - $178,674.32 Gord Weir, Fire Chief - $171,152.32 OSHAWA Beverly Hendry, Director of Corporate Ser- vices and acting City Manager - $230,549.33 Jag Sharma, Director of Services and City Manager - $204,250.76 Gary Pascoe, Firefighter - $188,861.91 Steve Meringer, Fire Chief - $175,939.26 David Potts, City Solicitor - $170,630.33 (City of Oshawa officials noted there was a drastic increase in the number of names on the list to 229 from 125 between 2014 and 2015 due to retroactive salary increases for firefighters spanning 2012, 2013 and 2014. An arbitration award meant the firefighters were paid out in 2015 for those three years and City officials noted 100 names were added to the list as a result. Members of the fire department represented roughly three quarters of the list in Oshawa.) PICKERING Tony Prevedel, chief administrative officer - $238,452.63 Paul Bigioni, director, corporate services and City solicitor - $183,044.33 Thomas Melymuk, director, City develop- ment - $175,650.95 Richard Holborn, director, engineering and public works - $167,860.35 John Hagg, fire chief - $163,513.08 SCUGOG Gord Gettins, Fire Prevention Officer - $117,216 Todd Soomre, Fire Captain - $117,066 Glen Smith, Director of Public Works and Parks - $106,603 Trena Debruijn, Director of Finance - $105,974 Don Gordon, Director of Community Ser- vice and Interim Chief Administrative Officer - $105,974 UXBRIDGE Ingrid Svelnis, Chief Administrative Officer - $153,305.50 Donna Condon, Treasurer - $122,462.27 Benjamin Kester, Director of Public Works - $113,773.31 Scott Richardson, Fire Chief - $113,532.32 Debbie Leroux, Director of Legislative Services - $113,532.30 WHITBY Robert Petrie, Chief Administrative Officer - $222,107.11 Shelley Pohjola, Commissioner of Legal Ser- vices and Town Solicitor - $198,720.77 Peter LeBel, Commissioner of Community and Marketing Services - $173,396.75 Kenneth Nix, Commissioner of Corporate Services/Treasurer - $173,382.64 Suzanne Beale, Commissioner of Public Works - $173,382.64 DURHAM REGION Chief Administrative Officer Garry Cubitt $348,442.52 Chief Medical Officer Dr. Robert Kyle $311,620.97 Police Chief Paul Martin $229,206.64 Works Commissioner Cliff Curtis $216,715.14 Regional Chairman Roger Anderson $212,184.38 To see the full list, go to www.ontario. ca/page/public-sector-salary-disclosure- 2015-all-sectors-and-seconded-employ- ees . 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For the last 25 years I’ve been incredibly lucky to serve as editor-in-chief for Metro- land Media Group’s Durham Region and Northumberland County newspapers. I’ve loved every minute of it and will take those fond memories to my new position as regional editor-in-chief for Metroland’s newly formed Central Division, which stretches from Port Credit in the south to Lake Nipissing in the north. I’ll be joining the ranks of the commuter: hello, Hwy. 407! Always a journalist, my greatest memo- ries around dates in history: March 2, 1981. It was a Monday. Pierre Trudeau was prime minister of Canada and Allan Pilkey the mayor of Oshawa. And it was the first day I set foot in Oshawa This Week as a placement student from the Durham Col- lege journalism program. On the preced- ing Friday, Feb. 27, John Baxter , presi- dent of Metrospan Community News- paper Limited, announced the purchase of a 51 per cent controlling interest in Inland Publishing Company: Metroland Media Group Ltd. was born. So I guess you could say I was there when Metroland was formed with just 29 newspapers, including Oshawa This Week. May 9, 2001. It was a Wednesday. The political stars aligned for greatness in Durham Region. Jim Flaherty was MPP for Whitby-Ajax, finance minister and deputy premier. Janet Ecker was MPP for Pickering-Ajax- Uxbridge and provincial minister of educa- tion. All eyes were on Queen’s Park when the news came that the Government of Ontario had announced plans for a new university to be built in Oshawa. It would be the first new university in the province in 40 years. Aug. 14, 2003 It was a Wednesday. At 4:11 p.m. I was in the chair at the hairdressers when the power went out across much of east- ern North America. More than 50 million people were plunged into darkness for upwards of 48 hours. It was one of the most exciting experiences I’ve had to date as a journalist. We operated by candlelight, and then by generator. As the cellphones died, we counted on the smarts of our journal- ists to do what needed to be done -- and they did. With the power out at all of our printing plants, we missed our only sched- uled publication day ever. Eventually, using power converters and generators to feed our computers, we were able to ship a paper, which eventually won national accolades for our coverage of the Blackout of 2003. August 9-24, 2008 It was two weeks of 24-hour days and the most fun I’ve ever had as a journal- ist. With chief photographer Ron Pietron- iro and sports editor Brad Kelly in Beijing, the rest of the newsroom backing them up at home, we covered the Summer Olym- pic Games day and night. We produced content for all of Metroland’s newspapers including dozens of pages for our papers in Durham Region. Brad and Ron were there when Priscilla Lopes-Schliep threw her arms up in celebration of her bronze- medal finish in the women’s 100m hurdles. Back in the newsroom, we sat glued to the television celebrating right along with them. It was the best! April 10, 2014 It was a Thursday. The warm spring day was shattered early with the news former minister of finance Jim Flaherty had died. Just weeks after announcing his retire- ment from politics, Mr. Flaherty died of a heart attack. He was 64. In the newsroom there were tears as we scrambled to cover the story, much of which became remi- niscences about Durham Region’s best- known politician and beloved community member. It was the worst. April 1, 2016 It will be a Friday. I’m sure there’s a joke or two out there around the fact April Fool’s day will be my first day in a new job. Many thanks to my publisher of 35 years, Tim Whittaker, for taking a chance on a 19-year-old kid from Oshawa: I’ve had a wonderful time. I’m not going far, just down the high- way, and I’ll continue living here in Dur- ham Region where my family continues to grow and where great things are happen- ing every day. -- Editor-in-chief Joanne Burghardt can be reached at her new e-mail address: jburghardt@metroland.com du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Ma r c h 3 0 , 2 0 1 6 6 AP There’s a saying that there’s no such thing as bad publicity. That’s not always the case. Lakeridge Health Oshawa’s emergency department has been getting some negative attention recently and is making major efforts to deal with it. The busy ER got bad press when two Durham moms created a storm on social media about their daughters’ treatment, or lack of it, at Lakeridge Oshawa. Both seri- ously ill girls were sent home from the ER and their stories spread on social media and regular media too. In one case, a child had swallowed a but- ton battery, unbeknownst to her mom, and it took several visits to ERs in Oshawa and Markham-Stouffville, a doctor’s office and walk-in clinic before an X-ray was taken at Ajax hospital and the problem discovered. In the other, the girl was admitted to Sick Kids hospital, where she spent three weeks being treated for Kawasaki disease, after being sent home with antibiotics and not improving from the Oshawa ER. None of this played well on social media, of course, and a Facebook page, ‘What happened to you at Lakeridge Health Oshawa??’ was started. It had roughly 700 members two weeks ago. Now, Lakeridge Health has announced it’s reviewing its ER and how staff commu- nicated with patients. Three experts will be appointed to review the patient experience in the ER, how the hospital responds to issues over social media and how improve- ments can be made in followup to patient issues. “We’ve had a heads-up from our patients here that we can do better,” said Tom McHugh, executive vice-president at Lak- eridge Health. He said there has been a negative feed- back trend regarding the Oshawa ER and the hospital wants to address it within the department, program or even organization wide. “I think we have seen a pattern around communication in the emergency room, we’ve seen a pattern of people who raise concerns with us ... even if they got good care, the perception of their good care was coloured by the fact that communication wasn’t the best.” He also wants to make sure the commu- nity doesn’t lose faith in Lakeridge Health. “These people who work in Lakeridge Health want to do a good job, we want to learn, there are many caring and profes- sional people who work here and we take our job seriously.” Lakeridge has seen the writing on the Facebook wall and decided to act. That’s to its credit. Let’s hope the review will be exhaustive and transparent and result in positive, practical suggestions which will be acted on quickly. 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TRUCKLOADOADEven HOTTESTFLOORINGSTYLESHAVEARRIVED THE n t RIVED Starting at BERBERCARPET $1 29 Sq.Ft Starting at 12.3mmLAMINATE $1 69 Sq.Ft She and Shelley Catherall were among a group of parents at the latest executive committee meeting. “People who have physical disabilities are more challenged to gain access to the school and the park,” said Ms. Cath- erall, adding this also pertains to seniors and expectant mothers. She noted buses block access to dis- abled spots on school property. Richard Holborn, director of engineer- ing and public works, said the City’s accessibility co-ordinator “didn’t see any failure to comply with accessibility standards regulation.” The signs stemmed from local residents with safety concerns and were approved by council in the summer, along with ‘no u-turn’ signage. Ward 2 Regional Councillor Bill McLean said allowing people to park across the street is dangerous since they run across Glenanna with and without children, but restrictions could be lifted on the stretch of curb that sides onto the park. Parent Debra Zalter, who has back problems, said much of the problem lies with the school. “The school is overpopulated, that’s the main issue,” she said. She agrees the signs should go, and suggests moving William Dunbar’s gifted program to another school to help ease the population of nearly 700 students. She said the school’s kiss-and-ride is chaotic with long waits, causing parents to park on the street. Mr. Holborn said a letter was sent to residents living within the extension zone and the vice-principal and princi- pal at the time were on board with the plans. But to Ms. Ilkov, it wasn’t enough con- sultation. “It’s the City that did not do their work properly as far as communicating with the community and telling them this is a problem,” she said. Coun. McLean said the City should re-jig the parking lot to make it safer. School principal Jeff Rousell said current plans to resurface the lot and repaint the lines won’t necessarily mean many more spots since space is limited. “I can empathize with both sides but what hap- pens off school property is not my juris- diction,” he said, but added he’s willing to work with the City. He hasn’t noticed issues with the kiss- and-ride, and doesn’t find buses take up accessible spaces. Mr. Holborn hasn’t been instructed to remove the signs. “However, through the CAO and myself, we’ve made a commitment to work with the (Durham District School) board on trying to resolve some of those issues on the school site and adjacent road to make it better,” he said. Pickering school parents want City’s ‘no stopping’ signs to go All they did was put more money in the City’s pockets because people are getting ticketed because they have nowhere to park. -- Pickering parent Nikki Ilkov “ PICKERING from page 1 PICKERING -- Pickering residents who are older than 55 are invited to a day of information, demonstrations and fun to learn everything they need to know about active living, social life and fun for people in their age group in Pickering. The City of Pickering, in partnership with the Older Adults Centres Associ- ation of Ontario, will host the second annual Information and Active Living Fair at the East Shore Community Cen- tre, 910 Liverpool Rd., on Thursday, March 31, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The free event will include informa- tion sessions, speakers, demonstrations, clubs, vendors, entertainment and sam- ples. Fitness specialists and local seniors club representatives will be on hand to explain how people can get and stay active and social in the community. Refreshments will be available and there will be door prizes to be won. For more information on the event, call Kim Bradley at 905-420-6588 or e-mail kbradley@pickering.ca. Free event to help older adults stay active, social in Pickering Ryan Pfeiffer / Metroland Points = groceries for lucky winner PICKERING -- Debbie Gardiner, second from left, shopped at Allan’s Independent in November and her name was selected as the contest winner of one million PC Plus points worth $1,000. With her were, from left, Nancy Millen, front end manager, Logan Gardiner, Debbie’s grandson, and store owners Karrie Allan and Tyler Allan. du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Ma r c h 3 0 , 2 0 1 6 8 AP Joanne Burghardt’s career in Durham a testament to community journalism Jeff Mitchell jmitchell@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- The j-school student was less than a month into her internship at Oshawa This Week when the editor summoned her. To the student’s surprise, it wasn’t to assign her a story; instead, she was offered a full-time position at the paper. She eagerly accepted. “I did my exams,” Joanne Burghardt recalled, “and that was it.” So began a career in community journal- ism that has seen Ms. Burghardt, an Oshawa native, rise through the ranks from rook- ie reporter to editor-in-chief of Metroland’s Durham Region division. And her career arc continues: Ms. Burghardt is leaving Durham, where for the past 25 years she’s held her cur- rent position, to become regional editor-in- chief of the company’s newly-formed Central Division, a diverse and sprawling constitu- ency that encompasses communities from the GTA to Muskoka and includes 40 news- papers, eight websites, and an editorial staff of more than 100. The new job represents an enormous chal- lenge, but Ms. Burghardt’s decision to accept it will come as no surprise to those who know her. Her tenure has marked a period of remark- able and even shattering change in the indus- try. Newspapers have been nudged from their golden era, when their influence and ubiquity were undeniable, into a turbulent and often uncertain digital age. Casualties have been many; adaptability and courage are key to survival. “You have to embrace change in this indus- try,” she said. “If you don’t, you won’t survive.” Change has been a constant throughout Ms. Burghardt’s career. Her first day as a full- time reporter coincided with the formation of Metroland. The novice reporter, age 19, was immediately enamored with the industry, but like all of us, had her rookie moments. “One of my first assignments was cover- ing a visit by Ed Broadbent,” Ms. Burghardt recalled. “I came back and had only about a four-inch story – I didn’t know what to ask him.” She quickly found her way, working a number of beats including municipal poli- tics, crime and courts. Five years in, she was appointed Community Editor – and knew she’d found her niche. “I enjoyed the reporting, but when I started into management – the strategic planning, the thinking ahead – I really liked it,” she said. Tim Whittaker was publisher of the paper when Ms. Burghardt was hired, and retains the position today. He has worked with Ms. Burghardt for the entirety of her tenure with the division, and realized early on she had the qualities required of a newsroom leader. “Joanne got the position because she was bright, very hard-working and organized,” he said. “She had the attitude that we could do anything. Her benchmark has always been that she and her team would be the best at whatever they pursued.” Her time as newsroom chief has seen the advent of the computer age, which began with the introduction of digital photography and ultimately redefined the way in which news is processed and disseminated. Our website, durhamregion.com, now draws an average of 1.2 million visits per month. Face- book has provided an interactive platform for readers to discuss and even expand on the stories we report. Ms. Burghardt has passed along her enthu- siasm and vision to dozens of reporters and editors who’ve toiled in her newsroom, encouraging them to embrace the potential of community journalism. That commitment to go farther, dig harder, and report better has paid off: Under her leadership journalists, photographers and newspapers in Durham and Northumberland have received some 600 awards for excellence in writing and pho- tography from provincial, national and North American industry associations. Ms. Burghardt has been named Editor of the Year by both the Ontario Community News- paper Association and the Local Media Asso- ciation (the LMA represents more than 2,400 media organizations across North America). In 2010 the Durham division was named recipient of the Canadian Journalism Foun- dation’s Excellence in Journalism Award, an unprecedented honour for a Canadian non- daily newspaper. Over the years Durham’s newsroom has also welcomed dozens of journalism students as interns, providing them with an opportu- nity to gain real-world experience. Parvaneh Pessian, now a full-time reporter with the Durham division, served a six-week intern- ship in 2007. “I’m extremely grateful to have been given this opportunity as it allowed me to see first- hand how a newsroom operates, work along- side seasoned reporters, and actually write several stories that were published in the paper,” said Ms. Pessian. Defining Ms. Burghardt’s career has been a commitment to the integrity and viability of community journalism. “What I really care about going forward is journalism, and journalists plying their trade,” she said. “We have to heed different signs, and react to them. It’s our responsibility to hold up a mirror to the community and reflect what’s happening, but we also have to reflect what they’re interested in.” “What we do is no longer limited to the doorstep we deliver to,” she said. “It’s world- wide.” Her leadership has been defined by a hard- driving, clearly-stated focus: to produce the best community journalism possible. From j-school intern to editor-in-chief Peter Redman photo DURHAM -- Joanne Burghardt, the former Editor-in-Chief of Metroland’s Durham Region division, with numerous newspaper industry awards she’s earned during her 25 years at the helm. She’s moving on to become the Editor-in-Chief of Metroland’s newly formed Central Division. Joanne Burghardt carried the torch through Oshawa (above) during the torch run for the Pan Am Games last summer. The newsroom had a spe- cial visitor (bottom left) when Joanne’s new grandaughter, Silvia, paid a visit to the newsroom in 2014. Oshawa This Week staff circa 1986 (bottom right) left to right, Gord Howell, Mario Bartel, Walter Passarella, Brenda Larson, Andrew Iwanowski, Lisa Partsa/Sherin, Lisa Harrison, Marianne Kazimer, A.J. Groen, Joanne Anderson/Burghardt, Lucy Rybka, Colin Bisset,Greg McDowell, Steve Keating and Mike Hayakawa. du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Ma r c h 3 0 , 2 0 1 6 9 AP THE NEW CLASSICS PICKERING TOWN CENTRE 1355 KINGSTON ROAD • PICKERING ON, L1V 1B8 • 905.492.7263 ©2015PandoraJewelry,LLC•Allrightsreserved•PANDORA.NET ***cleaver As low as Commission1% * NEW CHOICE REALTY LTD BROkERAgE Independently Owned and Operated www.MincomRealty.ca 905-428-4557FREE Home Market Evaluation *Limited Time Offer *Terms & Conditions Apply TRUE STORY... Mymotherpassedawayandleftmehermuchloved2storeyCondoby theLake.Iwantedtostaybutcouldnotdostairs.Iwasoverwhelmed, somanythingstothinkabout,Ineededsomeguidance. My neighbours Gerry & Trish said that Anna & Judy from the Stacee-FreeTeamatMinComhelpedthemandwouldhelpmetoo. Gerry called Judy and she started the ball rolling. Then came Anna with painters and stagers. Voila! the Condo was ready to sell and itdid! Nowforthefinalpieceofthepuzzle-wheredoIgo? Anna worked hard, found me the right place at the right price, she evenhelpedmewiththemovers. ThankyouGerry&Trishforrecommendingtherightpeople. Kristian B., Ajax $aving YOU THOU$anD$... Rossland Road from Shell Drive to Bunting Court in Ajax being widened to four lanes DURHAM -- Motorists could find traffic a bit slow along Simcoe Street and Conlin Road between now and the end of August. Lane restrictions will take place as the Region of Dur- ham does watermain relocation, road widening, exca- vation, grading, curb and gutter work, paving, road resurfacing, storm sewers, traffic signals and street lighting. There are other road construction projects taking place across Durham Region. To help navigate any delays due to this construction, we have put togeth- er this list indicating where roadwork is taking place, including expected completion dates. If you know of a construction project not included on this map let us know by e-mailing newsroom@dur- hamregion.com. OSHAWA Where: Rolling lane restrictions on Harmony Road North between Rossland and Taunton roads When: March 28 to April 1 Reason: Utility location work Where: Lane restrictions at the intersections of Sim- coe Street and Conlin Road and Conlin and Founders Drive When: March 21 to the end of August Reason: Watermain relocation, road widening, exca- vation, grading, curb and gutter work, paving, road resurfacing, storm sewers, traffic signals and street lighting. Where: Lane restrictions on Harmony Road between Win- chester and Colum- bus roads When: March 28 to April 1, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Reason: Construc- tion of Hwy. 407 Where: Lane restrictions on Winchester Road between Thornton Road and Simcoe Street When: March 28 to 31, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Reason: Construction of Hwy. 407 Where: Winchester Road east of Grandview Street When: Ongoing until Nov. 17 Reason: Ongoing Hwy. 407 and the building of a new structure AJAX Where: Rossland Road, Shell Drive to Bunting Court When: Ongoing to 2017 Reason: Road widened to four lanes PICKERING Where: Road closure, Kinsale Road, between Hwy. 7 and Sev- enth Concession Road When: Ongoing to April 15 Reason: Hwy. 407 construction Where: Road closure, Westney Road, between Hwy. 7 and Seventh Concession Road When: Ongoing to April 15 Reason: Hwy. 407 construction CLARINGTON Where: Langmaid Road will be closed north of Conc. Road 6 When: Ongoing until Nov. 17 Reason: Hwy. 407 construction Where: Concession Road 6 will be closed between east of Langmaid Road and Vannest Road When: Ongoing until Nov. 17 Reason: Hwy. 407 construction WHITBY Where: Lane restrictions on Lake Ridge Road between Dun- das Street and Almond Avenue When: March 29 to April 1, April 4 to 8, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Reason: Hwy. 407 construction Where: Lane restrictions along Victoria Street from Halls Road to Seaboard Gate/Jeffery Street. When: Ongoing to mid-September Reason: Road widening Road construction season ramping up in Ajax, Pickering du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Ma r c h 3 0 , 2 0 1 6 10 AP du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Ma r c h 3 0 , 2 0 1 6 15 AP Friday April 1 st 3pm - 8pm Saturday April 2 nd 10am - 5pm Sunday April 3 rd 10am - 4pm FREE AdmissionFRidAy! 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Topics covered include proper storage of seeds, when to start seeds, germination requirements, lighting, thinning and transplanting, fertilizing and hardening off. 2:00 pm sAtuRdAy suE pitchFoRth updAtinG youR homE? Sue Pitchforth of Décor Therapy Plus is an award winning International Designer/Stager. As we all look forward to refreshing our surroundings, join Sue as she shares her tips and tricks of the trade to help transform your home. Whether you are simply restaging a room, or you are tackling a total room makeover. The first 30 Attendees receive a decor bag. Attendees can also enter to win a Decorating Bag. (Value $50). 1:00 pm sundAy AlEX KoFmAn JunE BuG intERioRs & dEcoR Learn how to design a room on a budget while repurposing existing pieces! Alexis Kofman is the owner and designer behind June Bug Designs Interiors and Décor located in Ajax. June Bug specializes in interior design, home décor, furniture, accent pieces, ready- made and custom drapery. PS: Bring in photos of a room you want to redo and Alexis can provide you with ideas. 12:00 pm sAtuRdAy mElAniE cuRlEy mAnGo REclAimEd Melanie from Mango Reclaimed returns to show us how to reclaim and restyle your favourite furniture pieces to help you love them again. Don’t miss this fun and informative seminar! 3:00 pm sAtuRdAytEREsA AlicE QuiGlEy c.i.d.homE dEpotdEcoRAtinG sERVicEs Teresa Alice will be discussing the benefits of professionally installed window coverings including today’s trends and top brands. Adding window coveringslikeshades,blindsorshutters will provide privacy, light control, and are an easy way to restyle your home. Teresa Alice is a Certified Interior Decorator and Member of the Canadian Decorators Association. 2:00 pm sundAy JoAnnE shAw lAndscApE plAnninG & dEsiGn Landscape designer Joanne Shaw and owner of Down2Earth Landscape Design is a graduate of Ryerson University with a certificate in Landscape Design. 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OpenhOuse sunday2-4pm JohnPlumpton,ABR,ASAHallofFame WalterMiller,ABR10%Club SalesRepresentatives Re/MaxRougeRiverRealtyLtd* 416-318-7677,416-286-3993 WHERE:1323FundyCourt,Oshawa PRICE:$379,900 DETAILS:Rareranchbungalowongreatcornerlot,shortwalkto LakeviewPark.Newkitchen,someflooring,freshpaint.4bdrm& 4pcbathonmainfloor,2ndkitchen,3pcbath&3roomsfinishedin bsmnt,separateentrance.NOTONETOBEMISSED. DennisIrwin,Broker/Manager ColdwellBankerRMRRealEstateBrokerage* (905)985-9777•Direct(416)891-8411 www.DennisIrwin.com PUBLIC &AGENTOPENHOUSE SATAPRIL2&SUNAPRIL3,10AM-4PMBOTHDAYS. OFFERSTHURSDAYAPRIL7@6PM.ONLYTHESEDAYSOPEN FORSHOWINGS.NOAPPOINTMENTSNEEDEDTHESEDAYS. AGENTSPROTECTED. PRICE:$2,895,000 DETAILS:SituatedInAnExclusiveEnclaveOfPortPerry,This StunningCustom-BuiltHomeByRenownedBuilderFourteen EstatesShowcasingSuperbFinishesAndUnparalleledAttention ToDetail.Over9,000Sq.Ft.OfLuxuriouslyFinishedLiving SpaceOnOver2AcreExtensivelyLandscapedLot.Under20Min CommuteToNew407Hwy.EasyTorontoCommute.Sprawling BungalowWithMultipleWalkouts,LowerLevelHasNanny/ In-LawSuite.MeticulouslyMaintainedHome BeyondCompare! KevinBond,SalesRepresentative Re/MaxRougeRiverRealtyLtd.,Brokerage (905)619-2100 Custom-Built Home TinaAbernethy,SalesRepresentative RoyalServiceRealEstateInc.Brokerage* (905)697-1900•tina@tinaabernethy.com tinaabernethy.com WHERE:7294BakerSchoolRoad,RuralClarington PRICE:Notpublishedyet DETAILS:8.27AcrePropertySituatedBetweenHampton&Enniskillen.Completewith Charming3BedroomFarmhouse,11/2StoreyBarn,GorgeousPond&MatureGardens. COMINGSOON: 1.908HutchisonAve.,Whitby LovelyAllBrick3BedroomRaisedBungalowSituatedinMatureNeighbourhood. HugePool-SizeLot&SeparateEntrancetoFinishedBasement. 2.47LapradeSquare,Bowmanville Gorgeous3BedroomFamilyHomeinDesirableNorth-endofBowmanville. HardwoodFlooring,Walk-OutToFencedYardWithSouthernExposure, BrandNewDeckandFencing. COMINGSOON OPENHOUSETHISSAT&SUN 2-4 PaulLaliberte RealEstateSalesRepresentative KellerWilliamsEnergy*(905)-723-5944 Cell(905)-442-1405 WHERE:87StuartRd,Courtice PRICE:$320,000 DETAILS:BeautifulEndUnitTownhomeWith 3+1BedAnd&2Bths.CloseToGreatSchools AndPlaygrounds. *Salesperson **Broker ***Broker of RecordPAGE 2 Charming 4 bdrm 2 bath home with lots of updates. $249,900 Century Home upgraded 3 bdrm home. 2 Car garage & new roof. $389,900 WHat a Steal stunning 4 bdrm 2 storey home with baCkyard oasis! $649,900 nortH oSHaWa features hardwood floors and seasonal sun room. $355,000 Be tHe FirSt separate dining room. oak Cabinets and pantry. $399,900 Dream Home Quiet & mature neighbourhood. see this home today. $389,900 Do not Delay! detaChed with fenCed yard. will not last long. Call now. $150,000 make your oFFer 2 aCres with Curb appeal. Views of lake sCugog. $529,900 Won’t laSt long better than new & priCed right. Call now before its gone. $359,900 Don’t Be laSt large fully fenCed lot. finished basement. $389,900 BriCk BungaloW moVe in ready home. offers a big fenCed yard. $199,900 WelCome Home 3 bdrm 3 bath briCk home. open ConCept layout. $479,000 lotS oF extraS fantastiC bowmanVille home. aCt fast before its gone. $400,000 Don’t Wait! fantastiC 3+1 bedroom. here today, gone tomorrow. $250,000 make your move family oriented neighbourhood in oshawa. don’t delay. $349,900 Don’t miSS out 3 bdrm home with fenCed yard and all applianCes. $269,900 Cozy BungaloW $259,900 aCt FaSt! 3+1 bdrm & spaCious kitChen. good for growing family $360,000 tHiS iS it! separate entranCe to basement. don’t wait. Could be gone. $191,900 ConDo living 2 bdrm Condo with all applianCes & open ConCept. Dan Plowman* Rachel Plowman*** Tammy naPieR* aDam FaRR* miRanDa Fox* Joselyn BuRgess* Vanessa JeFFeRy* heaTheR Duke* gino sPagnuolo* glenn kho* malloRy ginman* DaVe iRons* John Plowman* JenniFeR kelloway* shannon smiTh* cheRyl laThem* ashley Duncan* samanTha DoiRon* *sales representatiVe ***broker of reCord huge lot w/ 2 Car garage. bright & large family room. $385,000 HiDDen gem SELL FASTFORTOP$ get all tHe FaCtS...FREE REPORT 905-668-1511 905-723-6111 Dan PlOwman TEam REalTy Inc., BROkERagE DAN PLO W MAN.COMDAN PLOWMAN.COM detaChed bunaglow. priVate yard with deCk. $320,000 Big 100’x184’ elegant marble flooring and fully fenCed yard. $349,900 Don’t Delay $849,900 upSCale WHitBy Home 2,809sf 4br bungaloft in bridlewood estates. grand ent. stairCase w/Columns & spaCious front portiCo, formal ent. & main flr w/hrdwd & tile flrs, Coffered Ceilings, lrg formal dr w/Columns & Crown moulding, 2 storey windows in lr w/gas f/p & Custom hrdwd mantle. master w/ensuite, 2nd br & 4pC bth, study & eat-in kitChen w/granite Counter tops. CirCular hrdwd stairs lead to loft, Vaulted Ceilings & balCony w/Views to liVing rm & yard, 2 more br up w/4 pC bth. Durham Real Estate, Wednesday, March 30, 2016 *Salesperson **Broker ***Broker of Record PAGE 3 Is your mortgage up for renewal? Are you self-employed? Buying a rental property? A first time home buyer? Need more mortgage flexibility than banks offer? Then join Steve on Saturday, April 2 @ 10:30 am Oshawa Public Library, Northview Branch Nonquon Room, 250 Beatrice St. E, Oshawa Steve Tallo, B Comm, CFA Mortgage Agent | Lic # M14001732 Join Me for a Free Mortgage Seminar! Please RSVP by Friday, April 1 to stallo@orianafinancial.com or telephone: 289-314-8786 SEE OUR GUEST SPEAKER AND SEMINAR LINE UP IN THE CENTRE SPREAD OF TODAY'S PAPER. 2700 Audley Road (just north of Taunton) Friday April 1st 3pm - 8pm | Saturday April 2nd 10am - 5pm Sunday April 3rd 10am - 4pm metrolandshows.com | durhamregion.com GET I N FREE THIS FRIDAY Huge Pie Shaped Backyard! 2090 Square Feet, Family Room with Fireplace, 4 Bedrooms, Master Bedroom Ensuite + Walk in Closet, Finished Basement. SAT APR 2 & SUN APR 3, 2-4 PM • 10 BATEMAN CRT, WHITBY $599,900 Jeffrey Kerr Broker Jeffrey Kerr, Broker 1-877-946-3966 Independently owned and operated (EastofHwy12/ScugogLine2/WestofOld Simcoe Rd) Gorgeous, elevated 2.2 Acre property w/custom bungalow. Incredible privacy & views!OnlyminstotownofPortPerry, ETR 407 & 15 Mins North of Whitby. Over 2000 sqft incl: Fin W/O bsmt,quality upgrades & finishes throughout. Maintenance free rear deck, 30’x30’ insulated garage w/2nd staircase to bsmt. Must See to Appreciate! Watch Virtual TourMLS #E3424233 $899,000 Open House Sunday, April 3rd, 2 – 4 p.m., 1452 Scugog Line 2 Mark Kahkonen Sales Representative (905)-853-5955 mkahkonen@trebnet.com www.Kahkonen.ca Group Future realty Inc. BrokeraGeIndependentlyowned&operated Beautiful CourtiCeHomeon 40 ft. lot KimAlldread,SalesRepresentative Re/MaxRougeRiverRealtyLtd.,Brokerage* (905)434-7777 www.kimalldread.com•kalldread@rogers.com PRICE:$380,000 DETAILS:Lovinglymaintainedhomewithroomforthegrowingfamily. Mainfloorfeaturesgleaminghardwoodfloors,formalliving/diningroom, cozyfamilyroomwithfireplace&eatinkitchen.Convenientmainfloor laundrywithaccesstogarageandbackyard.Situatedonalargelotwith maturelandscaping,sprinklerandentertainmentsizeddeck.Second flooroffersamasterbedroomwithensuiteandtwomoregeneroussized bedroomswithampleclosetspace.Lowerlevelofferendlesspotential. Perfectfortheinlawsoragreatteenhangout.Locatedclosetoschools, transit&shopping.Manyrecentimprovements includingroof,flooring,furnace&air. Open House Sat./Sun. April 2 & 3, 2-4pm, 17 Spiers Cres., Ajax BEAUTIFUL SOUTH AJAX YoumustcomeandseethisGorgeous 4Bedroom,3Bath,Executive Homejuststepsfromthelakein South Ajax. Open Concept Family Room, Formal Sunken Living Room and Separate Dining Room. Huge Master Suite with a Sitting Room, Finished Basement and Professional Landscaped.SeeyouSatandSun. GAIL DUNLOP Sales Representative 905-619-9500 Sutton Group Heritage Realty Inc.,Brokerage Independently Owned and Operated Durham Real Estate, Wednesday, March 30, 2016 *Salesperson **Broker ***Broker of RecordPAGE 4 21 Drew Street Oshawa, Ontario L1H 4Z7 193 King Street East, Oshawa, Ontario L1H 1C2 *Based on RE Stats for Firms in 2014 and 2015* Real estate FiRm FoR Combined listing and buyeR sales* in duRham Region 905.728.1600 www.REMAXJAZZ.COM Independently owned and operated. DON’T MISS OUT BOUMA’S LISTINGS SELL! bouma.ca CallRogerorMikedirect @ 905-434-5452 Broker sell@bouma.ca Brokerbuy@bouma.ca $394,900:Superthreebedroom,threebathroomhomeinsought afterCourtice.Featuresincludemainfloorfamilyroomwith gasfireplace,eatinkitchenwithwalkouttopatio,fullfinished basement,masterbedroomwithwalk-inclosetandfullensuite. AdditionalphotosatBouma.ca. The Cindy RiCkeTTs** Team Cindy Ricketts*,Chris Frost*,Judy Junkin*,Julie Hoogkamp*, Lynette Underwood*,Angie McKeegan Dir.: 905-434-6677 • Office: 905-728-1600 YOUR SEARCH STOPS HERE!!!! Gorgeous Family Home Located on Quiet Child Friendly Cul-De-Sac! 6 Years Young! Open Concept Layout with Hardwood Floors, 9 Ft Ceilings, and Crown Moulding Throughout! Featuring a Lovely Entrance with Upgraded Dbl Front Doors! Boasting 4 Bedrooms + 3 Bathrooms! Master Offers Dbl Dr Entry, Lrg W/I Closet, and 4 Pc Ensuitew/SoakerTub&SeparateGlassShower! Prepare to be amazed!! This home is Gleaming! Call us Today for our FREE – No Obligation – Market Evaluation of YOUR Home!! 75 LapraDe Sq, BOwmanviLLe - JuSt LiSteD! SOLD OVER LISTIN ONLY 5 DAYS! RONNACAMPOLI Sales Representative 905-439-7882 www.RonnasRealEstate.com “A house is built of wood and beams, a home is built of hopes and dreams” $35 0 , 0 0 0 This quaint home in a great area has been meticulouslymaintained.Themasterbedroom in this lovely 3 bedroom home features an en suite bathroom and a walk in closet. The Basement has been professionally finished with a laundry room/2 piece bathroom. Exterior features a single car garage and lovely front porch, fully fenced backyard with garden shed and hot tub. See you on the weekend or call Ronna for your private showing today. OPEN HOUSE SatUrday aPril 2 & SUNday aPril 3, 2-4 Pm 1184 StirE St., OSHawa $43 9 , 9 0 0 Beautiful, bright and sunny home backing onto School, with no neighbors in your back yard you can enjoy your above ground pool. 3 very spacious bedrooms, master features en-suite bath and walk-in closet. Second floor laundry. Walk out to double car garage, Open concept great room with gas fireplace. Unspoiled basement waiting for you. For your private showing call Ronna. OPEN HOUSE SatUrday aPril 2 & SUNday aPril 3, 2-4 Pm 630 ClEarSky avE., OSHawa LOOK WHO’SJAZZED UPTHEIR CAREER! RE/MAX Jazz is pleased to welcome Christine Burnell to its expanding roster of real estate sales professionals! With a business acumen that lends itself entirely to the real estate industry, Christine brings a wealth of business finance, administration and operations knowledge to her new business, as well as a natural enthusiasm for home design and community planning and development. Christine’s rich professional background is steeped in negotiating skill and needs analysis – insights that will serve her clients well. Crafting an intelligent, service oriented business platform with an emphasis on exemplary conduct and accountability to her clients, Christine has designed efficiencies and systems that will strategically mitigate risk for her clients, while building financial wealth and security through the timely purchase of property. With excellent communication skills and an active listening style honed from years in her leadership roles, Christine is intuitive and caring towards her clients. A proficient negotiator, Christine utilizes her extensive experience and wisdom to leverage the best possible terms and conditions for her clients.An astute student of the market, Christine makes it her mission to educate her clients on the trends and patterns of the local housing marketplace and relates it clearly to the greater market at work in the GTA. For all your real estate needs, call on Christine Burnell, Sales Representative! LOOK WHO’SJAZZED UPTHEIR CAREER! RE/MAX Jazz is pleased to introduce Martine Leblanc! A French Canadian bilingual entrepreneur who ran her own successful business for more than a decade,Martine has chosen to embark on a career in real estate,and for good reason:it is a natural fit! Having moved 9 times in 9 years with ayoungfamily,nooneismoresympathetictothechallengesfacedbymovingthanher!Operating from this genuine place of understanding, and with a heart that truly cares about families, Martine is committed to providing the most superlative customer service experience imaginable, making every move the most enjoyable and trouble-free transaction ever.Martine recognized that RE/MAX has the most powerful presence and market domination in the Durham Region, and that its worldwide operation brings together buyers and sellers from across the globe and so she decided to align herself with the brand that is truly a household name in North America.With cutting edge tools in marketing and technology,RE/MAX Jazz equips Martine to strategically bring her properties to market,and sell them for top dollar.Conversely,the sheer volume of listings that RE/MAX Jazz proudly represents means that Martine has the inside scoop on inventory that is coming to market for all of her buyers. Serving clients in both English and French, call on Martine Leblanc, Sales Representative for all your housing needs! 905-728-1600 www.joanhyde.comSales Representative Joan Hyde RE/MAX Jazz Inc., Brokerage Check Homes at www.joanhyde.com Coming Soon LoCaTIon PLUS! THIS one HaS IT aLL! Large R-A-V-I-N-E Lot Siding on Greenspace on Oshawa/Whitby Border! AWESOME 3 Bedroom Brick Family Home w 2 Bedroom APARTMENT that has 2 WALK-OUTSs! Large Eat-in Kitchen w Walk-out to Deck Overlooking Ravine! Main Floor Family Rm w Gas Fireplace! Nicely Updated in Modern Neutral Decor! Hardwood! 2nd Floor Laundry! List Goes On & On..........! Great Location Close to Amenities, Public Transit, Shops, Schools & 401/407 for Commuters! Call Joan for More Info! 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New Hi Eff Gas Furnace & Central Air 2013, Shingles 2007. This Home Shows Amazing! Stunning All Brick Bungalow On 150X244' Lot (Over 3/4 Acre) Sun Drenched Modern Open Concept Living W Family Sized Kitchen 0/Looking Spacious Great Rm W/Hdwd Flooring & A Gas F/P. Additional Features Inc A 19X8' Sunroom Off The Kitchen, Luxurious 12X10 Main Bath/Spa W/Therapeutic Tub & A 30X14' Deck With Additional 10X10' Deck W/Pergola & Wired For Future Hot Tub. Huge Prof Finished Bsmt W/Pot Lighting, Bar, Gas Fireplace & 3rd Bdrm. Beautiful 4 bedroom brick home on exclusive, no traffic, north end court. Loaded with upgrades & features inc hdwd & ceramics throughout the main fl, family sized kitchen w/walkout to deck, upgraded cabinetry o/looking o/concept family room. Hdwd staircase leads to 2nd floor featuring 4 good sized bedrooms, master featuring 2 spacious his and hers walk-in closets & a 4 pc ensuite w/separate shower. Bsmt w/walkout & R/I for 4th wshrm. open house, sunday apRil 3 Rd, 2 to 4 p.m.51 lobb CouRt - bowmanville $459 , 9 0 0 $699 , 9 0 0 $499, 9 0 0 For more information aboutWEE/MAX Children’s Charities and how you can help, please contact your RE/MAX Jazz sales representative at 905-728-1600 or at remaxjazz.com a RE/MaX Jazz REal EstatEpRofEssional, you aREcontRibuting to thisMost woRthy causE! Whenyouchoose Durham Real Estate, Wednesday, March 30, 2016 du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Ma r c h 3 0 , 2 0 1 6 16 AP BDC IS THE ONLY BANK DEDICATED EXCLUSIVELY TO ENTREPRENEURS.FINANCING |CONSULTING >BDC.CA Seeing peoplevs. numbers. BDC understands that a business is more than just dollars and cents. That’s why we look at it as a whole, including the owner’s vision for the future. Contact us >1-888 -INFO -BDC Ryan Pfeiffer / Metroland The Easter bunny bounces into Pickering PICKERING -- (Above) Cassidy Weir, 4, balanced an egg on a spoon during an Easter event host- ed by the Pickering Auxiliary Rescue Association (PARA) at Rotary Frenchman’s Bay West Park Beachpoint Promenade March 26. The event featured a variety of activities, music, and treats. (Left) Scarlet Paton-Simas, 3, hunted for eggs during the PARA Easter event. du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Ma r c h 3 0 , 2 0 1 6 17 AP Only 2 listings left in Durham Direct: 416.396.3550 905.683.2100 www.BansalTeam.com shiv@BansalTeam.com SHIVBANSAL Sales Representative Direct:416-396-3550 Thinking of Selling Call For:FREE MARKETEVALUATION CERTIFICATE Sales representatives: Shiv Bansal, Chetna Bansal, Parul Bansal, Cathy Bruzzese and Kady Romagnuolo. *Each office is independently owned & operated. Not intended to solicit properties listed or buyers signed by agency agreement.905.683.2100 rOseBanK & finCh (PiCKering) • Detached Raised Bungalow • 3 Bdrm Converted to 2 • 3 Full Baths • 2 Car Garage • Prof Fin Bsmt w/Bdrm & Bath OPEN HOUSE SAT 2-4 526 SUMMERPARK CRES. $699 , 8 0 0 JU S T L I S T E D ShivBanSalTeam Professionals in r eal esTaTe sOlD by shiV Bansal in marCh 2016 SOLD OVER ASKING SOLD SOLD OVER ASKING SOLD OVER ASKING SOLD OVER ASKING SOLD OVER ASKING SOLD FOR 100% OF ASKING SOLD OVER ASKING SOLD OVER ASKING SOLD FOR 100% OF ASKING SOLD OVER ASKING SOLD OVER ASKING anD mOre SOLD OVER ASKING SOLD OVER ASKING SOLD OVER ASKING harWOOD & rOsslanD (aJaX) • 3 Bdrm • 3 Baths • Over Sized Garage • Corner Lot • Large Eat-In Kit • 1824 Sq Ft OPEN HOUSE SAT 2-4 57 FLETCHER AVE. $549 , 8 0 0 JU S T L I S T E D • 4 Bdrm • 3 Bath • Completely Redone • John Boddy Built PiCKering Village (aJaX) $799 , 8 0 0 COMINGSOON.... Police make second arrest in murder of Deshane Nelson in Pickering Brampton man died after a confrontation at a house party in July 2015 DURHAM -- Police have arrested a second male in the murder of a young man who was stabbed to death at house party in Pickering in July last year. Dionecio “Deshane” Nelson, 25, of Brampton, died after a confron- tation with two men outside a res- idence in the Glenanna Road and Huntsmill Drive area at about 2:35 a.m. July 2, 2015, Durham police said. Cops said at the time the incident may have been a random encounter that led to deadly vio- lence. On March 25 this year, police arrested Alexander “Poppie” Mitch- ell, 20, of Pickering on a charge of second-degree murder and two counts of assault with a deadly weapon. Mr. Mitchell was held for a bail hearing. The police had arrested Nathaniel Findley, 20, of Longbow Drive in Pickering, earlier in the week on a charge of second-degree murder. Police are continuing the investi- gation. Call police at 905-579-1520, extension 5407 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. Dionecio ‘Deshane’ Nelson du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Ma r c h 3 0 , 2 0 1 6 18 AP Exclusive to Shoppers Drug Mart Ajax,Lise Watier’s International Makeup Artist David Vincent will be in Ontario to offer personalized makeup and skincare consultations. David Vincent and his team will be present on April 1 st 2016 from 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm in the Ajax location only Lise Watier’s Ajax Tour *Places are limited; please make sure to confirm your appointment! SHOPPERS DRUG MART AJAX Only 15 Westney Rd.N 905-426-3355 ext.42 Gift with Purchase • Door Prizes Refreshments Book your appointment today. Limited space. One in four students in the DDSB has special needs and funding hasn’t kept pace with increase Shane MacDonald smacdonald@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- One in four students in the Durham District School Board has spe- cial needs and the board says it doesn’t have enough special education funding to properly support those students. To bring attention to the issue, DDSB launched the Fund the Need campaign at its March 21 board meeting. It’s shar- ing a video online explaining the need for special education funding and asking parents to sign a petition to be sent to the Ministry of Education to ask for more help. Donna Edwards, chairwoman of the special education ad-hoc committee and DDSB trustee for Ajax ward 3 and 4, says the boards has done all it can with the current funding but added if more assistance from the Ministry of Educa- tion isn’t received, it could affect service delivery to other students. “The number of students with special needs is on the rise yet the funding we receive for special education is declin- ing,” Ms. Edwards said. “We can’t see how we are going to meet the increasing needs without cuts to service.” Ms. Edwards says an example of the issue can be seen in the number of spe- cial incident portion claims the board has made. A SIP claim is filed for every stu- dent who requires two or more staff for assistance. With each approved claim, the board receives $27,000, which Ms. Edwards says doesn’t even cover the cost of an educational assistant. In the 2014-15 school year the board had 119 approved SIP claims. Since 2006, the number of SIP claims has tripled. She notes the one in four students who have special needs from kindergarten to Grade 12 equates to about 15,000 students across the school board. Since the petition went online on March 21, more than 1,200 people had signed it as of March 29. “We are asking the community to give us support and to bring awareness, and to put a little pressure on the government to fund the need for special education at the DDSB,” Ms. Edwards said. “We do have the support and hopefully that support will impress the government to make some changes.” To view the petition and video, visit www.ddsb.ca/Trustees/OneInFour- FundTheNeed/Pages/default.aspx Fund the Need campaign aims to get more money for special education We are asking the community to give us support and to bring awareness, and to put a little pressure on the government to fund the need for special education at the DDSB. -- Donna Edwards, DDSB trustee, chairwoman of the special education ad hoc committee “ UOIT hosts science fair for students Tabitha Reddekop treddekop@durhamregion.com DURHAM – The University of Ontar- io Institute of Technology will be host- ing the annual Durham Regional Sci- ence Fair to allow elementary and high school students from across Durham Region to show off their ideas. The science fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 2 at the north UOIT campus in Oshawa. The fair will allow students to discuss their experiments and the concepts they have learned throughout the year. The students participating will have the chance to compete with students from Ajax, Brock, Oshawa, Pickering, Scugog, Uxbridge and Whitby and win prizes. There are categories for elementa- ry, junior, intermediate and senior stu- dents. The winners will have the chance to compete in the 2016 Canada-Wide Sci- ence Fair in Montreal. People are invited to attend the Dur- ham fair for free from between 1:30 to 3 p.m. in the atrium of the business and information building at 2000 Simcoe St. N. du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Ma r c h 3 0 , 2 0 1 6 19 AP Roofing • Windows • Renovation Built On Integrity mclellancontracting.ca (905) 767-1240 Our Spring Schedule iS Filling Quickly!call TO BOOk yOurdream renOvaTiOn. 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OPEN TUES - SAT For Daily Lunch Buffet • OPEN SUN For Lunch & Dinner Buffet **REGULAR MENU ALSO AVAILABLE** Balti, Handi & Mughlai Dishes. Biryanis, Tandoori Chicken & Much More! Add A LittL e SPi C e To Your Life! 20 1 5 READE RS’C H OICEA WARD PLATINUM Room to SpaRe? 905-279-4500 www.keyassets.ca As a foster parent you can help create memories that will last a lifetime. Get in touch with us now to start a journey you’ll never forget. If you have a spare bedroom and are committed to making a difference we’d love to talk to you. Foster Parent Information Session Wednesday March 30 from 1-3pm Ajax Community Centre Meeting Room 1 75 Centennial Rd., Ajax, ON L1S 4S4 As a foster parent you can help create memories that will last a lifetime. Get in touch with us now to start a journey you’ll never forget. As a foster parent you can help create memories that will last a lifetime. Get in touch with us now to start a journey you’ll never forget. Jason Liebregts / Metroland Raising the flag for special Olympics WHITBY -- Sergeant Paul Hallett and Constable Martin Franssen raised the Special Olympics flag at the Durham Regional Police Central West Division station. The 2016 Special Olympics provincial school championships will be held in Durham June 1-3. du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Ma r c h 3 0 , 2 0 1 6 20 AP Ultra Satin Finish™ looks like a wood shutter with all the benefits of vinyl! FREE SHOP-AT-HOMESERVICE! Ajax/Pickering Village 905.428.0937 88 Old Kingston Road www.sunshade.ca 1.800.883.1699 ShutterSaleOnNow! Limitedtimeoffer. ComeinTodayandSAVE! 550 Beck Crescent at the 401 & Salem Road, Ajax 905-428-9993 • www.ajaxconventioncentre.ca NewlyRenovated Ballrooms… SimplyElegant! The P er f ect Place to Stage Your Next Event... Updated personal emergency preparedness tips brochure ‘Are You Ready?’ available from the Region for downloading or pickup DURHAM -- Durham Region wants residents to be prepared for an emergency. Durham’s Emergency Man- agement Office (DEMO) notes in spring there’s the potential for flooding by melting snow or heavy rains. Those conditions can make driving unsafe, as well as the pos- sibility of higher water levels in bodies of water. Residents should contact their local conservation authority for information on flood forecasting and warning. A list of local conservation authorities is available on www. durham.ca/demo under the Community Resources heading. Emergency planning begins at home and residents are encour- aged to restock at-home and vehicle emergency kits after the winter months. For more details about what should be included in your kits, or additional information relat- ed to personal emergency pre- paredness, visit www.durham. ca/demo. A copy of the updated “Are You Ready?” brochure, which contains tips on personal pre- paredness, is available by downloading at www.durham. ca/demo, e-mailing demo@ durham.ca, calling 1-800-372- 1102 ext. 2792, or picking it up in person at the Regional head- quarters at 605 Rossland Rd. E. in Whitby. AJAX/PICKERINGSUMMER MINORHOCKEY LEAGUE A J A X C O M M UNITY CENTRE Boys & GirlsWelcome Ages 4-18Years Old Summer HockeyFinal In-Person Registration Ajax Community Centre - Lobby Pad 3-4 Saturday, April 2nd from 9:30 am - 10:30 am Online Registration anytime atajaxpickeringsummerhockey.com For more information visit www.ajaxpickeringsummerhockey.com or call 905-649-6803 House League/AE Division - 5 on 5 format REP Division - 3 on 3 format Non-Contact, Once a Week/Weeknights Only Ages 4-18 years old May to August Season 12 Week Schedule • Primetime Games(weeknight games only) • Jerseys • Awards Call Today For a Free esTimaTe 905-427-2116 www.ajaxroofing.com WE TREAT YOUR HOME LIKE OUR OWN Don’t forget we also do blown in attic insulation CALL AJAX ROOFING TODAY AND ASK ABOUT OUR WINTER MAINTENACE PACKAGE! Voted #1 Roofing Company5 years in a row2015 READE RS’C H OICEA W A RD DIAMOND Injured at work? 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OUR LOYALTY PROGRAM HAS GREAT OFFERS! •ENDS MARCH 31 ST •VISIT CHOOSENISSAN.CA OR YOUR LOCAL RETAILER Based on full-line brands, on 12 month,year over year rolling unit sales THE FASTEST GROWING AUTOMOTIVE BRAND IN CANADA MY CHOICEsales event No-ChargeEXTENDEDWARRANTY 10% Lease* or Finance† rates as low as APR for 24 months on select models OR ORORORMONTHLYPAYMENTSON US 2 2 OR $1,500Up to BONUS CASH 3 ON PATHFINDER MODELS PLUS CHOOSE FROM 3 GREAT OFFERS 2016NISSAN ROGUE®MONTHLY LEASE≠FROM $283 WITH $0 DOWN $8STEP UP TO THE SVSPECIAL EDITION FORONLY APR FOR 60 MONTHSLEASE PAYMENTSINCLUDE FREIGHT AND PDE THAT'S LIKE PAYING ONLY INCLUDES $750 MY CHOICE BONUS CASH WEEKLYON ROGUE S FWD AT 1.99%$65≈ MORE PER WEEK APR FOR 60 MONTHSLEASE PAYMENTSINCLUDE FREIGHT AND PDE THAT’S LIKE PAYING ONLY WEEKLYON SENTRA S M6 AT 2.99%$44≈ SL AWD Premium model shown ▲ 1.8 SL model shown ▲ When Equipped with Forward Emergency Braking When Equipped with Forward Emergency Braking THE NEW REDESIGNED 2016 NISSAN SENTRA MONTHLY LEASE≠FROM $189 WITH $0 DOWN INCLUDES $750 MY CHOICE BONUS CASH YMENTSAPON US2 THFINDER MODELSAON P wnWD Premium model shoSL A ▲ YMENTSALEASE P AND PDEUDE FREIGHTINCL YYING ONLA’S LIKE PTTHA$4444 wn1.8 SL model sho ▲ DENGISDEEW REE NHT LEASEYMONTHL Offers available from March 1 - 31, 2016. ≈Payments cannot be made on a weekly basis, for advertising purposes only. 1No-charge extended warranty is valid for up to 60 months or 100,000 km (whichever occurs first) from the warranty start date and zero (0) kilometers. Some conditions/limitations apply. The No-charge extended warranty is the Nissan Added Security Plan (“ASP”) and is administered by Nissan Canada Extended Services INC. (“NCESI”). In all provinces NCESI is the obligor. This offer includes the gold level of coverage. The offer is available on purchase lease or finance of a new 2016 Sentra, 2016 Altima, 2016 Juke, 2016 Murano // 2015 Micra, 2016 Versa Note, 2015 Sentra, 2016 Rogue // 2015 Altima, 2015 Pathfinder, 2016 Pathfinder. 2Monthly payments on us is available to customers who lease or finance a new a new 2015 Sentra, 2016 Sentra, 2015 Altima, 2016 Altima, 2016 Juke, 2016 Murano, 2015 Micra, 2016 Versa Note, 2016 Rogue, 2015 Pathfinder, 2016 Pathfinder through NCF and refers to the first two (2) monthly lease payments or first two (2) monthly finance payments. A customer’s first two monthly payments (inclusive of all taxes) will be waived, up to a maximum of $375 // $500 // $750 per month and does not include down payment or security deposits. After two months, the customer will be required to make all remaining regularly scheduled payments over the remaining term of the contract. Customers must be approved to lease or finance through NCF. Cash purchase buyers or buyers who finance outside of Nissan Finance are also not eligible for this choice. 3My Choice bonus cash $750 // $1,000 // $1,000 // $1,500 is applicable to 2016 Sentra, 2016 Altima, 2016 Juke, 2016 Murano, 2016 Rogue //2015 Micra, 2016 Versa Note // 2015 Sentra // 2015 Altima, 2015 Pathfinder,2016 Pathfinder which will be deducted from the negotiated selling price before taxes. $750 // $1,000 // $1,000 // $1,500 consists of $500 // $ 850 // $1,000 // $1,200 NCI contribution and $250 // $150 // $0 // $300 dealer participation. *Representative monthly lease offer based on a new 2016 Rogue S FWD CVT (Y6RG16 AA00). 0% lease APR for a 24 month term equals monthly payments of $423 with $0 down payment, and $0 security deposit. first monthly payment, down payment and $0 security deposit are due at lease inception. Payments include freight and fees. lease based on a maximum of 20,000 km/year with excess charged at $0.10/km.Total lease obligation is $10,159. †Representative finance offer based on a new 2016 Rogue S FWD CVT (Y6RG16 AA00). Selling price is $26,874 financed at 0% apr equals 24 monthly payments of $1,120 monthly for a 24 month term.$0 down payment required. Cost of borrowing is $0 for a total obligation of $26,874. ≠Representative monthly lease offer based on a new 2016 Rogue S FWD CVT (Y6RG16 AA00)/2016 Rogue SV Special Edition FWD (Y6SG16 AA00)/2016 Sentra 1.8 S M6 (C4LG56 AA00). 1.99%/1.99%/2.99% lease APR for a 60/60/60 month term equals monthly payments of $283/$315/$189 with $0/$0/$0 down payment, and $0 security deposit. First monthly payment, down payment and $0 security deposit are due at lease inception. Payments include freight and fees. Lease based on a maximum of 20,000 km/year with excess charged at $0.10/km. Total lease obligation is $16,990/$18,894/$11,359. $750/$750/$750 My Choice Bonus cash included in advertised offer. $600 lease cash applicate on 2016 Sentra 1.8 S M6 (C4LG56 AA00) included in advertised offer. ▲Models shown $37,474/$24,329 Selling price for a new 2016 Rogue SL AWD Premium (Y6DG16 BK00)/ 2016 Sentra 1.8 SR CVT (C4SG16 AA00). * ◆±≠▲Freight and PDE charges ($1,795/$1,600) air-conditioning levy ($100) where applicable, applicable fees (all which may vary by region), manufacturer’s rebate and dealer participation where applicable are included. License, registration, insurance and applicable taxes are extra. Offers are available on approved credit through Nissan Canada Finance for a limited time, may change without notice and cannot be combined with any other offers except stackable trading dollars. Vehicles and accessories are for illustration purposes only. See your dealer or visit Nissan.ca/ Loyalty. 2016 Rogue recognized as IIHS top safety picks when equipped with Forward Emergency Braking. For more information see www.IIHS.org. See your participating Nissan retailer for complete details. ©2016 Nissan Canada Inc. and Nissan Canada Financial Services Inc. a division of Nissan Canada Inc. Marie G. Michaels & Associates BARRISTERS, SOLICITORS & NOTARIES PUBLIC WE STAND UP FOR YOU WHEN IT SEEMS IMPOSSIBLE TO STAND UP FOR YOURSELF! Family Law • Real Estate • Incorporation Criminal Law • Wills & Estates www.mgmichaelslaw.com 381 Westney Road South, Ajax Tel: 905-426-1476 Fax: 905-426-1091 52 King Street West, Bowmanville Tel: 905-623-2586 Fax: 905-426-1091 PICKERING -- Some free tax clinics for Pickering library members who qual- ify will take place on two days at the Pickering Public Library in April. The Chartered Professional Accoun- tants of Ontario’s Durham chapter is partnering with the Pickering Pub- lic Library to run the clinics again this year. On Saturday, April 2, the clinic will be for people with disabilities and low income (meeting both the criteria for disability-related tax benefits and the criteria for low income), held in the foyer at Pickering City Hall. The second free clinic will take place on Saturday, April 9 in the auditorium at Pickering Central Library, for people with low income only. Both are located at One The Espla- nade, Pickering and there are multiple time slots throughout the day. To register, visit the library or call 905- 831-6265. A valid Pickering library card is required at registration. For more information, visit www.pic- net.org/node/2453. Free April tax clinics for Pickering residents with low incomes, disabilities du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Ma r c h 3 0 , 2 0 1 6 22 AP FLATPRICE:$65 SENIORS:$60 Business, Rental, Capital Gain, Employment expenses, etc. extra charge TEL:416-558-7547 www.taxrus.ca INCOMETAX GREGORY BADLEY PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION Chartered Professional Accountant 1099 Kingston Road, Suite 257 PICKERING, ON. (DQ Plaza) NewclientsReceive10%dISCOuNTOFF* PLAN ON A BETTER HOME OR COTTAGE BUILDING EXPERIENCE Find out how to start planning to build your new dream home or cottage.The Planning to Build Seminarhelpsguideyouthrough theprocess.Learnthesecretsof a successful project during this 3 hour seminar. To ReseRve YouR seaT Call oR TexT Phil sCaRfone 905-260-7438 ✔Choosing a design ✔your responsibility during construction ✔hiring tradespeople ✔avoiding costly mistakes ✔building your home on time and on budget Bowmanville holidaY inn exPRess TuesdaY, aPRil 12 Th, 7Pm - 10Pm hilTon GaRden inn, ajax ThuRsdaY, aPRil 14 Th, 7Pm - 10Pm This INFORMATION-ONLY seminar is a customer service provided by Home Building Center. See dealer for full warranty details $3199.99 • Smart Speed® Trim/Tow/Mow ground speed ranges for optimal performance • Automatic Parking Brake - making operation simple • Heavy-duty engine guard, front axle and 10-gauge frame TIMECUTTER®SSSERIES See dealer for full warranty details $419.99 • Features "Quick Wash" washout port • Powerful Engines • Superior mulching performance RECYCLER OWN THE BEST ON THE BLOCK Pickering Mower 1053 Brock Rd, Pickering, ONTARIO 9054262645 info@pickeringmower.com www.toro.ca Spring Feeding HelpS Our BaBy BirdS Survive Locally Owned Proudly Canadian www .UrbanNa tureSt ore .ca Pickering 905-231-0459609KingstonRd.(JustwestofWhitesRd.) Oshawa 905-674-6168370TauntonRd.East (WestofWilsonRd.) Your Local Birding & Nature Experts Ajax & Pickering Locations8 Salem Rd. South Ajax, ON L1S 7T7 FLYERS WEDNESDAY MARch 30, 2016 carrier of the Week Congratulations Katrin for being our Carrier of the Week. All inserts can be recycled with your newspapers through your blue box program. SAve time, SAve money. view Flyers/Coupons at shop.ca if you did not receive your news Advertiser oR you are interested in becoming a carrier, call Circulation at 905-683-5117. Hours: mon.-thurs. 9:00am to 6:30pm, Fri. 9:00am to 5:00pm. your Carrier will be around to collect an optional delivery charge of $6 every 3 weeks. 6 Harwood Ave. S.,Ajax 1949 Ravenscroft Rd.,Ajax 300 Rossland Rd. E.,Ajax 255 Salem Rd. S. D#1 42 Old Kingston Rd.,Ajax 465 Bayly St.W. #5,Ajax 1889 Brock Rd. #24, Pickering 300 Harwood Ave. S.,Ajax 1995 Salem Rd. N.,Ajax *DELL *EAST Of THE CiTy *GiANT TiGER *HOmE DEPOT *HuSqvARNA *LOWES CANADA *mARK’S WORK WEARHOuSE *NAPA AuTO PARTS *RExALL PHARmA PLuS *RONA *WHEELS *EDWARD JONES *STAPLES Today’s Carrier of the Week is Katrin. My hobby is art and my favourite thing to do is gymnastics. I like doing papers because it teaches me to be responsible, helps me with math, and it’s a great way to communicate with neighbours. Katrin has received dinner vouchers compliments of McDonald’s, Subway and Boston Pizza. *Delivered to Selected Households Only ne w s d u r h a m ne w s d u r h a m ne w s d u r h a m DURHAM -- Residents are invited to an interactive event to learn about agriculture in Durham Region. The Durham Farm Connections Open House will take place Wednesday, April 6 from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Luther Vipond Memorial Arena, 67 Winchester Rd., Brooklin. The event provides attendees with an opportunity to learn about agriculture through various stations, including meet- ing with local farmers and their livestock, as well as learning about dairy, beef, pork, poultry, sheep, land stewardship, honey, vegetables and crops. This family friendly event also encourag- es participants to learn about the ways in which food is produced, as well as gain a better understanding of where food comes from. Live demonstrations, including sheep- shearing, cow milking, cheese making and a chance to meet a veterinarian will take place throughout the evening. Admission to the event is free, but dona- tions of non-perishable food items will be accepted on behalf of the local food bank. For more information, visit www.dur- hamfarmconnections.ca. Celebrate local agriculture at the Durham Farm Connections open house Metroland file photo DURHAM -- The annual Durham Farm Connections Open House is returning to the Luther Vipond Arena, 67 Winchester Rd., in Brooklin on Wednesday, April 6. There is plenty for families to see and do. du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Ma r c h 3 0 , 2 0 1 6 23 AP Food Manufacturer in Pickering looking for a FULL TIME RECEPTIONIST/ CUSTOMER SERVICE REP. Minimum experience of 5 years, computer literate. Knowledge of Sage/ACCPAC is preferred. Back up to Order Entry Clerk. Please forward your resume to jobs@derlea.com DELIVERY ROUTES AVAILABLE:AJAX/PICKERING AS215-62 Papers- Bevan Cres, Ajax AW416-30 papers-Warnford Cicle & Mccarrick St, Ajax AC321-42 papers-Beatty Rd, Durham St, Elgin St, Ajax AW422-32 papers-Quarrie Lane, Ajax AW423-30 papers-Quarrie Lane, Ajax AS226-30 papers-Hazeldine Dr, Ajax AU224-57 papers-Nobbs Dr, Ajax AS214-35 papers-Telford St & Bellinger Dr, Ajax AS212-53 papers-Oxlade Cres, Ajax AS227-34 papers-Glennie Dr, Bellinger Dr, Ajax AS223-34 papers-Napiermews Dr, Ajax If you are interested in a Route that isn’t listed please call (905)683-5117 and have your name put on a waiting list. ADULT CARRIERS WANTEDFor Ajax & Pickering Supplement your income. Great for retirees. Wednesday & Thursday Door to Door delivery only. Some assembly. Reliable vehicle required. CALL NOW 905-683-5117 COUNTRY STYLE DONUTS COUNTER HELP REQUIRED Full Time & Part TimeMature, reliable, hardworkingApply in Person 1050 Brock Rd. Pickering Tower On The Green - 1140 Mary St. N. (905-438-1971) Marland Gardens - 321 & 349 Marland Ave. (905-743-9712) Come home to your bright & spacious renovated units. Please visit www.qresidential.ca PRIME OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT Approx 200 sq ft at the Oshawa Shopping Center Executive Tower. Call 905 571 3011 ext 244 2 & 3 bedroomapartments Close to school, shopping, hospital On-site superintendent.Rental Office Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (905)686-0845 or(905)686-0841Eve. viewing by appt.www.ajaxapartments.com 1 & 2 BEDROOMS& OFFICE SPACE CENTRAL OSHAWA Available immediately. Couple preferred. Fridge/stove, hardwood floors, carpet, fresh paint, laundry. Near shopping, bus. No dogs. Reasonable. Call (905)725-2642 45 COLBORNE ST. W. OSHAWA 1-bedroom, $875 inclusive 1 parking, no pets. Near Hospital. Avail. May 1st. References Req. Call for details. 905-723-1647, 905-720-9935 OSHAWA 385 Gibb St. 2 Bedroom Apartments Starting from $1125/month Laundry on-site, parking extra Close to amenities. Avail. April, upon credit approval Robert 289-600-3588 OSHAWA Clean, quiet building, overlooking green space, near shopping and schools. Large Spacious 1-bedroom apartments, Available May 1st. $895/mth. Parking, utilities, appliances incl. Call 416-999-2793 Modern Bowmanville Home For Rent Large Master with walk-in closet. CAC Stainless steel appliances. Very low utilities - Energy Efficient Home! Single car garage plus driveway. $1695/month plus utilities. Available anytime. First & last, tenant insurance, credit report (all credit ok), proof of income/employment 416-735-5638 LAKEFRONT 3 BEDROOM COTTAGE (sleeps 6) Availabity at DISCOUNTED RATES for the monthsof MAY, JUNE, SEPT & OCT. (SUMMER sold out). This pet friendly cottage is situated in Haliburton Highlands, with 4 piece bath, living/dining area, well equipped kitchen and attached screened-in Muskoka room. Well looked after grassy grounds on a gentle slope down to a 300 sq ft dock on a very peace- ful NO MOTOR lake. Great swimming, fishing, with 1 canoe, 3 kayaks, a peddalo, lifevests, fire-pit and games. Please email patrick@nemms.ca for rates, full photos and details. 416.564.4511 Careers GeneralHelp DENTAL LABTECHNICIAN For denture department. Full/part-time. Min 3 years experience. E-mail resumes to denture1@hotmail.com or call us at 905-723-8266. MASON'S LABOURER wanted in Pickering area. Must be experienced, & have transportation. Send resume or work experience to:ermasonry@hotmail.com Careers GeneralHelp Valvoline Express Care Whitby (CarwashCentral) is hiring aFT EXPERIENCEDLUBE TECH.to start immediately. Competitive wage plus benefits. Please apply at 800 Brock St. N, Whitby. Apartments & Flats For RentA Office / Business Space For Rent / WantedO Apartments & Flats For RentA Salon & SpaHelp MAGICUTS Is Looking For FULL & PT STYLISTfor Pickering Salon.We Offer: Hourly/CommissionRetail CommissionPaid VacationOpportunity For AdvancementFree Upgrading ClassesWalk-In Clientele AvailableHiring Bonus Up To $300.00Join A Winning Team.Call Cheryl 427-1496 Apartments & Flats For RentA Office / Business Space For Rent / WantedO Apartments & Flats For RentA Skilled &Technical Help AZ FLOAT DRIVER required for Ajax company to transport scissor lifts and booms. Training provided on lifts. Work week is Wednesday to Sunday. Guaranteed 40 hrs/wk. Early morning starts. Local deliveries only. Must have excellent knowledge of GTA. Min. 3 years driving exp. and clean abstract. Competi- tive wages and benefits. See our website for more details at www.dwightcrane.com. Please submit resume to resumes@dwightcrane.com Apartments & Flats For RentA Skilled &Technical Help BAYVIEW METALS in Ajax looking for an experienced CNC TURRET and a BRAKE PRESS OPERATOR. Brand new Amada HG1303 machine in house and EG6013 on the way. Email wayne@ bayviewmetals.com or call 905-426-7260 FLASH AUTOMOTIVEREPAIR requires a LICENSED AUTO TECH We have a full-time weekdays with Saturday, in a strong teamwork, clean & friendly environment. We offer consistent hourly wage, no flat rate. Requires a 310S Automotive Service Technician, license through the college of trades. Assets: Drive clean inspector & repair & ODP certified. Contact 905-668-1255 email: flashauto@mechanicnet.com WELDER /FABRICATOR required for Ajax Company. Must be fully competent in GMAW, SMAW and FCAW, GTAW and GMAW. Must be exp. in Tig Aluminum. Min. 5 years exp. CWB and CAD an asset. Full-time. Benefits Package. Email resume to: resumes@dwightcrane.com Office Help EQUIPMENT COORDINATOR required for Ajax based Company. Must be proficient in all Microsoft programs and office equipment, be highly organized and able to multi-task in a fast- paced environment. Must speak English clearly and have experience in dealing with customers. Email resumes to: resumes@dwightcrane.com RIBO LICENSEDin house CSR required for Ajax broker office. RIBO licensed a must. Fax 905-427-3098 or Email resume to: JDInsure@rogers.com Apartments & Flats For RentA Houses for Rent Cottagesfor RentC Hotel/Restaurant BITTMORE TAP & GRILL requires Experienced KITCHEN MANAGER, and 2 ExperiencedLINE COOKS. Able to work in a fast-paced team environment. Apply in person with resume 1-1656 Nash Rd., Courtice or emailresume to bittmore@rogers.com Industrial/Commercial For Sale I POST INSTALLER Busi- ness - Sales Distribution Rights for sale. Be part of this leading edge, Web Based, Real-estate post ordering business. Also selling "SDR" for Smart Box, Web Based, moving bin business. Both have great earning potential with defined area. $3,000.00 per op- portunity. Please call Jim at sales@smartboxes.ca or 905-960-1021 Apartments & Flats For RentA Houses for Rent Cottagesfor RentC Mortgages,LoansM 2.10% 5 yr. Variable No appraisal needed. Beat that! Refinance now and Save $$$ before rates rise. Below bank RatesCall for Details Peter 877-777-7308Mortgage Leaders #10238 *** VENDORS WANTED *** Fri, April 1st - Sat, April 2nd - Sun, April 3rd @ Deer Creek Golf & Banquet Facility 2700 Audley Rd., Ajax Fri, April 8th - Sat, April 9th - Sun, April 10th @ Garnet B. Rickard Recreation CentreHwy 57 & King St., Bowmanville For booth information go to www.metrolandshows.com or contact Wendy at 905-215-0519 or email:wweber@durhamregion.comor Susan Fleming at 905-215-0444 or email: sfleming@durhamregion.com 2011 Chrysler 300c - $17,500Fully loaded, 5.7 V8 HemiMoon roof and new all season tires. Leather heated seats & steering wheel, RWD 289-600-1445 VendorsWantedV CarsC Mortgages,LoansM $ MONEY $ CONSOLIDATE Debts Mortgages to 90% No income, Bad credit OK! Better Option Mortgage #10969 1-800-282-1169 www.mortgageontario.com Apartments & Flats For RentA AJAX- OXFORD Towers. Spacious apartments, quiet bldg, near shop- ping, GO. Pool. 2-bed- rooms available immediately, April 1st, from $1229/mo. plus parking. Call 905-683-5322 or 905-683-8421 OSHAWA - John & Park, 1-bedroom apartments from $899+hydro, in- cludes 1 parking. Available immediately. Clean, quiet. Close to all amenities. Call 289-240-7816 VendorsWantedV CarsC DaycareWanted MATURE CAREGIVER, needed ASAP. Full-time live-out nanny needed for 1 & 3 year olds. Car- ibbean experience help- ful. Pleasant, caring nature, early mornings & late evenings sometimes required. Car helpful, but not required. Clean, non- smoking, no pet home. Monthly flat-rate. Call 416-420-4023 Articlesfor SaleA TRUCKLOADS OF NEW SCRATCH & DENT APPLIANCES. Variety of dented fridge's, stoves and laundry available. Also brand new appli- ances, GE dyers $469 and GE washers, $599. Many other new items available. Free local delivery. Call us today, Stephenson's Applianc- es, Sales, Service, Parts. 154 Bruce St. Oshawa. (905)576-7448. HOT TUB COVERS All Custom covers, all sizes and all shapes, $375.00 plus tax Free delivery. Let us come to your house & measure your tub! Pool safety covers. 905-259-4514. www.durhamcovers.com VendorsWantedV Articlesfor SaleA CarpetI have several1000 yds. of new Stainmaster and100% Nylon carpet.Will do livingroom and hallfor $389. Includescarpet, pad andinstallation(25 sq. yards)Steve 289.274.5759 CarpetDeals.ca RENT TO OWN Appli- ances, TV's, Electronics, Furniture, Computers, BBQ's & More!! Apply today. Contact Paddy's Market 905-263-8369 or 800-798-5502. Visit us on the web at www.paddysmarket.ca Cars WantedC **! ! $$$$ ! AAAAA ! AARON & AARON Scrap Cars & Trucks Wanted. Cash paid 7 days per week anytime. Please call 905-426-0357. $100-$10,000 Cash 4 Cars Dead or alive Same day Fast FREE Towing 416-831-7399 Classifieds LocalWork.ca Monday - Friday 8am to 5pm • Oshawa 905-576-9335 • Ajax 905-683-0707 • Fax 905-579-2418 • classifieds@durhamregion.com To place yourApartment for Rent call 905-683-0707 (Ajax) and let one of our professional advisors help you. SELLING YOUR CAR OR TRUCK? Showcase it across Durham Region Call Classifieds Ajax at 683-0707 du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Ma r c h 3 0 , 2 0 1 6 24 AP MacGregor Auctions AUCTION SALE Sunday April 3rd 9:00am (viewing 8 am) Located in Orono. Take 401 to 115 Hwy (10km), Exit at Main St, Orono. Follow signs to Mill Pond Rd. Auction Features Our Usual Offering of Articles Past to Present. Furniture, Collectibles, Household Effects, Beer Can & Bottle Collection, Neon Signs, New Cast & Tin Garden & Lawn Ornaments, Hooks, Plant Stands, 2008 150cc Scooter, Misc Tools & Hardware. Terms: Cash, Visa, M/C & Interac (10% buyers premium) see: www.macgregor.theauctionadvertiser.comFor Updates and Pictures later in the week. MacGREGOR AUCTIONS Mike MacGregor, Auctioneer 905-718-6602 l 905-263-2100 l 1-800-363-6799 macgregorauctions@hotmail.com WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6th: 4:30 PM A U C T I O N S A L E Auction Sale of Furniture, Antiques, & Collectables, selling at Neil Bacon Auctions Ltd., 1 km west of Utica. To Include: Dining room suite, tables, chests, artwork, jewellry, coins, large quantity of new tools, new clothing and shoes, plus many other items. Sale Managed and Sold by:NEIL BACON AUCTIONS LTD.905-985-1068 CORNEIL'S AUCTION BARNFriday April 1 at 4:30pm Located 3 miles East of Little Britainon Kawartha Lakes Rd 4 Selling the contents of an Oshawa home plus others - oak 5 section barrister bookcase - walnut china cabinets - walnut games table - sideboard - mahogany single door wardrobe - sectional chesterfield - bedroom sets - pb rockers - chesterfield set - maple kitchen set - teak dining room set - teak coffee and end tables - Brunswick 100 pool table - 2 Eaton Road King fold up bikes - Honda self propelled lawnmower - Maytag Bravos washer and dryer - Maytag propane stove - Sportspal canoe - Qty of china, glass, household and collectable items GREG CORNEIL AUCTIONEER 1241 Salem Rd Little Britain 705-786-2183 for open for viewing Thursday from 9am to 4pmand 7pm to 9pm and Friday at 9am KELLETT AUCTIONSSelling contents from Port Perry & others atKellett Sale Barn 13200 Old Scugog Rd.(1/2 mile south of Blackstock)SAT., APRIL 2 at 10:30 am• 1994 Ford Taurus, 156k kms, Cert., E-tested • 14 ft. Explorer canoe • Guitar cases • Cornflower and Pinwheel crystal collection 705-328-2185 or 905-986-4447 AUCTIONEER: Bruce Kellett www.kellettauctions.com In Loving Memory ofSharon Dickson April 9, 1946 - April 3, 2010 Always so good, unselfi sh and kind, Few on this earth her equal we fi nd. Loving and kind in all her ways, Upright and just to the end of her days; Sincere and true, in her heart and mind, Beautiful memories, she left behind. Greatly missed by Husband Bob, Son-in-Law Sean, Grandson Declan, extended family, friends and co-workers at Metroland, In Huntsville - Kathy (Blaine) and Kiley, Roxanne and Bianca, Dan (Lisa) Evan and Emma. Cars WantedC **!Go Green!** Cash For Cars & Trucks Auto (ABE's) Recycling 1-888-355-5666 Tr ucksfor SaleT 2014 F150 XLT 4x4, Blue Jean, regular cab, 8' box, 5litre, V8, 56,000kms, HD payload, tow package, 17" ATW, running boards, tool box, box liner, bug de- flector, rain caps, mud flaps, many extras, must see! 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Passed away at Peterborough Regional Health Center on Friday March 25th, 2016 at the age of 79. Dearly loved husband of Eldora Martino of Port Perry. Loving and respected Dad of Ron Jr. and his wife Diana of Port Perry and Barb Mattila of Pickering. Loving grandfather of Michele Martino and Ron Martino III and his wife Katelyn of Millbrook, (soon expecting the first great-grandchild), Ashley Mattila and Matthew Mattila both of Pickering. Lovingly remembered by his mother-in-law Florence Cornwall of Pickering. Survived by his sisters Doreen Campbell and her husband Dick of Port Perry and Sharon Kemp and her husband Steve of Bobcaygeon. Pre- deceased by his infant sister Michele. Fondly remembered by his brother-in-law Edmund Cornwall and his wife Marianne of Uxbridge and sisters-in-law Linda Vachon and her husband Peter of Pickering and Barbara Wickens and her husband of West Hill. Ron will be fondly remembered by several nieces and nephews and their families. Visitation at BARNES MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 5295 Thickson Rd. N Whitby from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday (April 1st). Then to St. Leo the Great Catholic Church, Watford Street Brooklin, where Funeral Mass will be held in the church Saturday April 2nd at 10:30 a.m. In memory of Ron, memorial donations to Princess Margaret Cancer Center would be appreciated by the family. Shared memories may be shared with the family at www.barnesmemorialfuneralhome.com THOMAS "DIDI" KRAWEC ~passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on March 27, 2016 at the age of 85. Thomas was the loving husband of Bernice for nearly 62 years. Devoted father of Glen (Christina) and Lynn (Mark Pankhurst). Thomas was the cherished Didi of Nicole, Riki-Lynn, Brittany, Karsten, Brock and Kristy-Lynn as well as many others who loved to consider him their own Didi too. Brother of Olga and predeceased by sister Helen and parents Hnat and Mary. Thomas will be remembered as an avid sailor and a very insightful man who taught his family how to build a great life through hard work, dedication and commitment to family. We couldn't have asked for a better father, grandfather and overall family man. In keeping with Tom's wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no funeral. Friends and family are invited to celebrate Tom's life at a visitation on Wednesday March 30th, 2016 between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. at the MACKEY FUNERAL HOME, 33 Peel Street, Lindsay (705-328-2721). Condolences may be left at www.mackeys.ca One of Tom's greatest joys in life was playing football and sharing stories about it with his family. He also loved watching his children and grandchildren play sports. In Tom's memory donations can be made to Jumpstart, an organization that helps families that need a financial hand with registration, equipment and/or transportation costs for children's sports www.jumpstart.canadiantire.ca/en/donate McLEAN, Robert - After a short battle with cancer at St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto, we sadly announce the peaceful passing of our Robert (Bob) Keith McLean of Ajax in his 68th year. A retired electrician, Bob spent 31 years with the TTC. He is survived by his loving wife Joyce (nee Tilly), daughters Victoria and Catherine, mother Joan, brothers Daniel, Rodney and Richard, sisters Debbie, Marlynn, Doreen and Janice, as well as many wonderful nieces and nephews. He is now reunited with his father John and brothers Brian, Steven, Bruce and Gerald. The family will receive friends at the McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME 28 Old Kingston Road, Pickering Village (Ajax), 905-428-8488 on Saturday, April 2, 2016 from 9:30am to 11am. A Memorial Service will be held at 11am in the chapel of the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations to the Palliative Care Unit at St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto. Online condolences may be placed at www.mceachniefuneral.ca PENN, Lilian - passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at age 87 on March 26th, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Frank Penn. Cherished mother of Jean and Stephen. Proud and devoted grandmother to Lauren and Cameron. Dear sister of May (Jim) Williams of Pennsylvania, and Irene (Lee) Burrows of Nebraska. Predeceased by sister Doris (Sam) of England, Greatly missed by special friends Ann, and Lyn and her Highland Terrier Maggie. Mom was a kind and decent soul, she loved to laugh, she valued the natural world around her - the birds, her garden, a blazing sunset, long drives in the countryside…she will always be remembered for her sunny disposition and her unending ability to put a smile on the faces of all who loved her. In lieu of flowers please share a laugh with someone today - and take the dog for an extra long walk. Rest in peace our special lady. Cremation has taken place, please join us to celebrate mom's life on Sunday April 17th from 11am - 2:30pm at the SIMPLE ALTERNATIVE, 1057 Brock Rd., Pickering. AYLSWORTH, Jean Patricia - At Perley Rideau Veterans Health Centre, on Thursday, March 24, 2016. Jean Aylsworth, of Madoc, in her 91st year. Daughter of the late James and Jennie Aylsworth. Sister of the late William "Bill" Aylsworth, Eleanor Halpenny, Robert Aylsworth, and Gladys Aylsworth. Beloved aunt to John Halpenny, Jim Halpenny, Margaret Halpenny, Joan Scott, David Halpenny, Alyson Aylsworth and the late Harriet Cameron and Jennifer Aylsworth. Cremation. A memorial service will take place at ST. PAUL'S ON THE HILL, 882 Kingston Rd., Pickering, on Saturday, April 9 at 1:00 p.m. Interment Lakeview Cemetery, Madoc at a later date. www.mcconnellfuneralhome.ca Meg Turney,Cosplayer & Rooster TeethStar Exhibitorsand vendorsfromacross Canada,including: I n partnership with Forticketsshow schedule, visit eglx.ca Canada’s LARGESTVideoGameEXPO! •Play thelatestvideogames •Meetpro gamersand YouTube celebrities •Checkoutthe coolestgamingand tech exhibitors atthe VideoGa atthe Game atat eglxeglx Family Z one! the • Minecraft Build-a-thon • Beyblade Tournaments •NERFGunBattles” “Filledwith kid-friendlygamingfun! eSPORTS T ouRNa MENTs MaJoRMaJoR Death Notices du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Ma r c h 3 0 , 2 0 1 6 26 AP LIVE WELL... STAY WELL... BE INSPIRED... at the 13TH ANNUAL 50+50+ SHOWSHOWLifestyleLifestyle Metroland Media presents: 2 FUN DAYS! Thursday, April 28, 10 am to 6 pm Friday, April 29, 10 am to 5 pm FREEADMISSION Ajax Convention Centre 550 Beck Cres., Ajax (conveniently located just off Salem Rd and Hwy #401) Come experience the areas leading professionals catering to the 50+ market For vendor information please contact: Laurie McCaig 905.215.0476 • lmccaig@durhamregion.com Wendy Weber 905.215.0519 • wweber@durhamregion.com Key Note Speakers, Demonstrations, Seminars, Fashion Show and so much more! Guest Speakers wanted. Do you own a business that caters to the 50 Plus market and have an interesting topic for discussion? Contact us today. Sponsored by:LOUISE SABINO Sales Representative VOLUNTEER FAIR Monday, April 11, 1:00pm - 4:00pm V!VA Pickering Re tire ment Commu nity 1880 Glengrove Road, Picke ring Are you looking for new volunteer opportunities? Attend the My T ime to Give Volunteer Fair! For more information call Jenn at 905.831.2088 or email jenn.churchill@vivalife .ca •Find volunteer opportunities in your community •Connec t with orga nizations from a variety of sectors •Open to volunteers of all ages M ADD Canada Blood Services Habitat for Humanity Girls Inc. Organic Fruits and Veg gies PFL AG St. Jo hn Am bulance Christian Horizons Windreach Farms Community C are D urham Par ticipating Organizations Include: ...and more! 1880 Glengrove Road, Pickering, Ontario Call 905.831.2088 or visit vivalife.caMakingTodayGreat!