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Customers pay a 10-or-20 cent deposit when they purchase their al- cohol at the LCBO, which they can recoup by returning the empties to The Beer Store, contracted by the LCBO to handle the re- turns. Just before Christmas, the Region pulled eight garbage trucks aside to see how much LCBO glass is still in the system. “Out of the eight trucks, we ended up pulling $185-worth,” said Katherine Ross- Perron, a Durham waste technician. That equates to more than 1,000 bottles. By weight, Ms. Ross-Perron said about 16 per cent of the material ending up in the Blue Box is LCBO material and increasingly that’s going to cost taxpayers money. For now, the LCBO is still paying into the Province’s Blue Box system to the tune of $5 million per year. Durham’s share of that in 2007 was $228,000. However, that will stop next spring, two years after the deposit pro- gram was put in place. Chris Layton, an LCBO spokesman, said in the first year of the program, the LCBO hit a return rate of 65 per cent, 75 per cent when it comes to the 750 millilitre bottles. “The program has met its first year targets and the hope is it will continue to rise.” Ideally, said Mr. Layton, as more people become aware of the deposit system, more will participate, eliminating the need for municipalities to pay for recycling. While the Region can sell some recycled materials, such as aluminum, and use the revenue to offset the cost of collecting and processing it, Durham actually has to pay to get rid of mixed coloured glass at an average of $31 per tonne. Sara Taylor, manager of communications for The Beer Store, said a handful of munici- palities collect LCBO containers at the curb or at their material recovery facility (MRF) and return them to one of The Beer Store’s depots for the deposit just like commercial haulers, who collect from places like restau- rants. “It’s their choice and it would be at their cost, just like a consumer,” said Ms. Taylor. It’s something the Region is considering Region bottled up by LCBO Walter Passarella/ News Advertiser photo Waste Technician David Metcalfe of the Durham Region Works Department stands beside a con- veyor belt that brings plastic, tin, aluminum and glass materials up to be sorted before being crushed and compacted. LCBO deposit rates Residents can return up to 120 bottles to their local beer store. Groups running bottle drives can take their bottles to The Beer Store depot in Whitby (1655 Tri- cont Ave.), Monday to Friday between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m., and Saturdays between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Glass or plastic (PET) containers, Tetra Pak, Bag-in-box less than or equal to 630 mL: $0.10 Glass or plastic (PET) containers, Tetra Pak, Bag-in-box greater than 630 mL: $0.20 Aluminum and steel cans over 1 L: $0.20 Aluminum and steel cans under 1 L: $0.10 Containers 100 mL or under: No deposit fee or return ✦ See Region, Page 4 durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 2 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, April 30, 2008 By Kim Downey kdowney@durhamregion.com OSHAWA — Reeling from news that GM is cutting up to another 1,000 jobs at the Oshawa truck plant, local union leaders are asking the public to contact their federal MPs and pressure the Conservative govern- ment to implement policies that could save auto jobs. At a news conference Tuesday morning that attracted local and national media, Local 222 president Chris Buckley chided Finance Minister Jim Flaherty -- who is MP for Whitby-Oshawa -- and the federal gov- ernment for “turning its back” on the auto industry and its workers. “The government has the tools to correct the situation but refuses to use them,” Mr. Buckley said at the CAW Local 222 Union Hall. General Motors announced Monday it was chopping the second shift at its truck assembly plant in Oshawa. In January they eliminated the third shift. About 1,000 work- ers make up a shift. The union will be enter- ing talks with GM to try to save the shift, Mr. Buckley said, but he wasn’t optimistic. Mr. Buckley said he wants to see pres- sure put on the Conservative government to lower the Canadian dollar value and replace unfair trade policies that allow cheaper im- ports to flood the market, cutting into mar- ket share. “He (Flaherty) can control the rising dollar and stop negotiating a free trade agreement with South Korea that will further devastate the auto industry,” Mr. Buckley said. “The economy will stall if the government doesn’t do anything.” Mr. Buckley’s local represents the 900 to 1,000 workers who will be out of work come September as a result of declining truck sales. Record gas prices and the softening economy and housing market in the U.S. are contributing factors. Oil prices are hurting not only GM but other truck-makers like Ford and Nissan, said truck plant chairman Greg Moffatt. “The government thinks it’s OK that gaso- line is $1.20 a litre,” he said. “Oil companies can make a $9-billion profit. The govern- ment has to step up to the plate.” High fuel prices and a softening in the U.S. economy are key factors in the decline in truck sales, Mr. Buckley said, adding that the pickup trucks manufactured in Oshawa are among the most fuel efficient. Already on temporary layoff from the car plant, 24-year GM employee James Bryom is trying to cope with the latest news. “I was in shock when I first heard but then I just look at the way gas prices are going up and it doesn’t surprise me,” he said Monday night. Brian Lindensmith said he wasn’t sur- prised. Mr. Lindensmith has been with GM for 26 years. “Everyone that has worked for GM has been laid off at one time or another,” he said. “Sales are down and this is what happens.” Larry Hardy, a GM worker who car pools with six men from St. Catharines, said he’s concerned about the future. Mr. Hardy said Monday night that he’s seen this all before when he had to relocate to Oshawa from the St. Catharines plant after it closed six years ago. The CAW is organizing a “Manufacturing Matters Rally” Sunday, June 1, at 11 a.m. They will meet at the Midtown Mall and march up John Street and hold a mass rally at Oshawa’s Memorial Park. GM to cut 1,000 jobs at Oshawa plant By Kim Downey kdowney@durhamregion.com OSHAWA — It was bad news mixed with good for General Motors of Canada workers, who learned Monday that between 900 and 1,000 Oshawa truck-assembly plant workers are being axed in September while union leaders cut a deal on the same day with Ford Motor company that could pave the way for early contract settlements with GM. Effective September 2008, GM will be dropping another shift at the plant which assembles the Chevrolet Silverado and the GMC Sierra, said Chris Buckley, president of CAW Local 222. That will leave one shift operating. Another shift was cut early this year. “It feels like a kick in the gut; these are permanent job losses that will have a major ripple effect,” said Mr. Buckley. For example every one GM job results in 7.5 spinoff jobs including auto parts manu- facturing and transportation. But he said he was “cautiously optimistic that GM will follow the pattern set” after a Monday announcement that Ford and the CAW have reached an agreement that avoids a controversial two-tiered wage system. Many had feared contract talks in Canada would follow the trend that occurred with the United Auto workers in Big Three auto plants in the U.S. “This agreement puts us in a better situa- tion but there are absolutely no guarantees GM (will agree to the same deal),” said Mr. Buckley. The CAW’s three-year deal with Ford low- ers the starting rate of a new hire to 70 per cent from 85 per cent and extends to three years from 18 months the length of time new hires will see wages increase to the top wage and benefits package. The deal worked out five months early will now become the centerpiece of all-out collective bargaining aimed at reaching a tentative agreement between the two sides later this week, said CAW president Buzz Hargrove. Once that is completed, the CAW will meet with GM and Chrysler officials. Historically in most cases, once one agree- ment is settled the other car-makers follow suit with similar deals, although GM resisted doing so in 2006. “We now have a pattern established for negotiations in 2008,” said Mr. Hargrove in a news conference Monday. “We believe GM (and Chrysler) will meet that pattern. We don’t anticipate a fight with (them).” The offer includes a mixture of modest gains and cost savings that in the CAW’s judgment will ensure that Canadian facili- ties over the life of the agreement will re- main in the ballpark for new investment opportunities, he added. Both Mr. Hargrove and Mr. Buckley criti- cized the federal government for not doing enough to stem the flow of exports into the Canadian auto market. Besides the high Ca- nadian dollar, a softening in the U.S. econo- my where most Canadian-built GM cars are sold and higher oil and gas prices, trucks sales are declining. Highlights of the Master Economics Offer: · Three year contract, expiring midnight September 14, 2011; · No changes in base wages; · No two-tier system for wages, pensions or benefits; · Extended the life of the St. Thomas as- sembly plant through life of agreement (to 2011) The product commitment was sched- uled to end in 2010; · $2,200 “productivity & quality” bonus to be paid upon ratification. Photo by Sheena Ouderkirk A crowd of CAW workers listen to CAW President Chris Buckley, who addressed the media at the CAW union hall about the second shift being cut at the GM Truck Plant. Union appeals to public for help CAW signs agreement with Ford newsdurhamregion.com Watch a video from the press conference at newsdurhamregion.com Judge says co-operation helped reduce sentence AJAX — An Ajax man has been handed a con- ditional two-year jail sen- tence after pleading guilty to his part in a telemarket- ing scam. Paul Barnard, 56, a se- nior manager with Data- Com Marketing Inc., pleaded guilty to six charges under the decep- tive telemarketing provi- sions of the Competition Act. The Competition Bu- reau reported in a press release that the scam de- frauded businesses of an estimated $150 million over a 10-year period. Justice Marion E. Lane of the Ontario Court of Justice also ordered Mr. Barnard to complete com- munity service and im- posed a life-time prohibi- tion from engaging in any form of telemarketing. The Competition Bureau said the scheme involved DataCom telemarketers contacting small and me- dium-sized businesses in Canada and the United States, claiming they were updating information in their business directories. Telemarketers implied the businesses had or- dered a listing in the past and that someone with the company had already authorized the order. This ‘assumed sale’ technique led customers to believe they had already ordered a listing when they hadn’t. The bureau said more than 50,000 businesses were deceived of between $200 and $500. The telemarketers also failed to disclose which company they were with, the price of the product, the terms and conditions to return it, the purpose of the call and the nature of the product, the bureau said. Justice Lane noted in passing sentence that Mr. Barnard would have received a penitentiary sentence had he not co- operated with officials in Canada and the U.S. Legal proceedings are also pending against two Toronto residents, two people from St-Hubert, Que., and DataCom Mar- keting and DataCom Di- rect Inc. Visit our OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY, MAY 3 ~ 10AM - 4PM FREE CLASSES, GIVE-AWAYS AND MORE! Yoga • Pilates • Reiki Meditation • Wellness Coaching Core Conditioning NOW OPEN! 235 Salem Rd S. (2 mins off the 401) 235 Salem Rd. South, Ajax ~ 905.428.2300 www.balancedlifeyoga.ca THE NEWS ADVERTISER, April 30, 2008 PAGE 3 A/Pdurhamregion.com Ajax man jailed in telemarketing scam By Josie Newman jnewman@durhamregion.com DURHAM — Five new schools in the Durham Dis- trict School Board received ministry of education fund- ing Monday. “We’re really pleased we got the funding for these schools. Construction will start for most of them in September,” said David Visser, superintendent of education for facilities ser- vices. Two of the four schools that will be built starting this September and open for use by September, 2009 are located in Ajax and two are located in Whitby. A 535-pupil elementary school near Rossland and Westney Roads will be built for children living in the Meadows of Ajax housing development and a 556-stu- dent dual-track school for both English language and French Immersion students will be built for children living in a housing devel- opment near Taunton and Audley roads. A 512-pupil elementary school will go up for stu- dents living in the Tormina Woodlands development near Taunton Road and Baldwin Street in Brooklin, while a 466-student school will be constructed near the Olde Winchester develop- ment at Winchester and Thickson roads in Brooklin. A fifth school will be built in south Whitby. Ajax gets new schools ‘It’s going to be a challenge, no doubt about it’ By Keith Gilligan kgilligan@durhamregion.com DURHAM — John G. Smith has a plan to raise the profile of the United Way, and that in turn will lead more people to donate. Mr. Smith is the 2008 fundraising cam- paign chairman for the United Way of Ajax- Pickering-Uxbridge. The campaign target hasn’t been set yet, but whatever it is, Mr. Smith admits reaching the goal is “going to be a challenge, no doubt about it.” In the past two years, the United Way has failed to reach the target of $1.9 million. Last year, just over $1.7 million was raised. “I’m hoping to accomplish a number of things. Primarily, I really hope to raise the profile of the programs funded by the United Way. “Once people see that, it will be hard not to participate,” Mr. Smith states. One in three people will benefit from services provided by agencies funded by the United Way. “We’re meeting the needs of such a large segment of society,” Mr. Smith says. “Nine thousand children learn without being hun- gry. “One hundred seniors live in their own homes in a healthy environment as well.” Mr. Smith praised the work done by past chairmen Don Terry, Doug McKay and Jim Witty. “Don, Doug and Jim did some great work. I’m building on their profile, building on their work,” he notes. One aspect he’s working on is “putting together the all-important army of volun- teers.” The local United Way funds 58 programs offered by 29 agencies. As examples of those benefiting from United Way funding, Mr. Smith points to 486 children and youth who were matched with mentors and role models last year, while 42 individuals became functionally literate. Mr. Smith says when the opportunity to be the campaign chairman presented itself, “I thought I’d step up to the plate.” In an e-mail, Mr. Smith states, “Will it be a challenging year? “Sure. We’ve all seen the stories about the economic downturn. But tougher times make these programs more important than ever.” Mr. Smith owns his own freelance writing company, working for trade magazines and corporate clients. He says being his own boss means he has ability to be involved in the community. “I have the flexibility to do work like this, to be involved with the United Way.” CONTINUING EDUCATION Connect now Register now for online courses starting May 9. 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The Region would like to see some sort of deal with the LCBO where the broken glass could be taken off their hands as well. Ms. Ross-Perron points out that for many, tossing LCBO containers into the Blue Box is simply more convenient. “For residents who live in Newcastle, you have to drive to Bowmanville to take back your LCBO bottles.” And, for now, the scavengers that are cost- ing the Region money when it comes to Blue Box materials like aluminum cans, are also picking out liquor bottles. “The scavenging mainly happens where the heavier population is and that is some- thing we have noticed has increased dra- matically since the LCBO’s program has come into effect.” The consensus between the Region and the LCBO is residents should bring their plastic, glass and Tetra Pak empties to The Beer Store. Region says taxpayers paying the bill for recycling LCBO bottles ✦ Region from page 1 Campaign chairman to raise United Way profile RSS UPDATESRSS UPDATES newsdurhamregion.com AJ Groen/ News Advertiser Photo John G. Smith is the fundraising campaign chairman for the 2008 campaign for the Unit- ed Way of Ajax-Pickering-Uxbridge. Pickering launches Communities in Bloom City hopes for another successful year at provincial competition By Kristen Calis kcalis@durhamregion.com PICKERING — On a recent Friday morning, a beautiful and fitting day, students from Vaughan Willard Pub- lic School helped Pickering council, staff and other guests ring in the start of Communities in Bloom. The school had a winning gar- den entry in last year’s CIB, where Pickering got top marks by receiving ‘5 blooms’ and an environmental awareness award for its sustainable initiatives, all this in the City’s first year of participating in the province- wide event. Also, Pickering was invit- ed to participate in Canada Blooms in March. Mayor Dave Ryan, also co-chair- man of the CIB advisory commit- tee, told the students they continue to be an example for all the young people in Pickering, and later added it’s important to involve kids in envi- ronmental initiatives at a young age because “they get it. “And they take suggestions back to their parents,” he said. “That’s how you make progress.” Mayor Ryan also said participating in an initiative like CIB is an impor- tant step in sustainability “because it encompasses all aspects of the environment.” He added keeping a property neat and clean addresses litter, for example. Mayor Ryan also thanked the business community’s involvement. Ward 2 Regional Councillor Bill McLean, CIB advisory committee co-chairman, told the crowd “every- one has a role in making this city a 5-bloom destination. “We are encouraged by the youth awareness and participation in this initiative as we continue to work to- gether towards a common goal in recognition of our environmental responsibilities and strive to reduce the carbon footprint we leave be- hind,” he said. Jill Snape, kindergarten teacher at Vaughan Willard, explained the kin- dergarten students plant bulbs in the spring, and Grade 3 students study the garden and also plant bulbs as part of their curriculum. She said it’s wonderful to watch the kids with the plants, especially the little ones, who are gentle handling them. She said many times, she sees the kids show- ing their parents exactly what they planted. “I think it gives them pride of own- ership,” Ms. Snape said. The kids had an obvious knowl- edge of proper recycling techniques, and displayed this through the re- cycling relay in which they partici- pated with City councillors and the CIB advisory committee, where they had to sort various recyclable items into the proper containers. Grade 5 student Daniel Wright was part of the winning team, and said he thinks a big part of helping the environ- ment includes saving tress. “I think they’re really beautiful,” he said. “They’re nice and they give you shade when you’re hot.” The teams decorated the recy- cling bins, which were donated to Vaughan Willard P.S., and the school was presented with a sugar maple tree and plaque for its 2007 win. FINDOUTABOUT OPGANDTHE POSSIBILITYOFANEW NUCLEARSTATION FINDOUTABOUT OPGANDTHE POSSIBILITYOFANEW NUCLEARSTATION Ontario Power Generation (OPG) invites you to attend a community information session to discuss our work on the potential for a new nuclear plant at the Darlington Nuclear property located in the Municipality of Clarington. The environmental assessment was intiated in June 2007. Over the past year we have undertaken environmental baseline studies to characterize the Darlington site and the local and regional study areas.We are seeking your feedback on our work to date and your input on features of the environment selected to be a focus of the environmental studies. During the information sessions, OPG staff will be on hand to share information about the project, explain the environmental assessment studies and to answer your questions and discuss our next steps. A presentation will be given at 7 p.m. We look forward to seeing you there. Bowmanville –April 22 Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex North Hall 2440 King StreetWest 3pm-9pm Cobourg –April 24 Lions Community Centre 157 Elgin Street East 3pm-9pm Newcastle –April 29 NewcastleTown Hall 20 King AvenueWest 3pm-9pm Peterborough – April 30 Evinrude Centre 911 Monaghan Road 3pm-9pm Oshawa – May 1 South Oshawa Community Centre 1455 Cedar Street 3pm-9pm Orono – May 6 Orono Arena 2 Princess Street 3pm-9pm Courtice – May 7 Faith United Church 1778 Nash Rd 3pm-9pm Toronto – May 8 Scarborough Civic Centre Council Chambers 150 Borough Drive 3pm-9pm For more information: Call us at 1-866-487-6006 Visit our website www.opg.com/newbuild. Emailusatnewbuild@opg.com. The Durham District School Board is undertaking a review of its strategic plan, Durham Directions. With your input, our plan will ensure that we continue to provide quality education that meets the changing needsofourstudentsandofourcommunity. Please complete a survey and share your ideas about publiceducationattheDurhamDistrictSchoolBoard. Students will be prepared to embrace challenges and inspired to create opportunities for their futures. THE FUTURE OF PUBLIC EDUCATION IN OUR COMMUNITY THE FUTURE OF PUBLICTHEFUTURE OF PUBLIC EDUCATION IN OUR COMMUNITYEDUCATION IN OUR COMMUNITY DURHAM DIRECTIONS Fill out a survey!Fill out a survey! Complete a survey online at:Complete a survey online at: www.durham.edu.on.cawww.durham.edu.on.ca or at any DDSB school before May 14,2008 or at any DDSB school before May 14, 2008 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, April 30, 2008 PAGE 5 A/Pdurhamregion.com AJ Groen/ News Advertiser photo To the cheers of her schoolmates, Meena Shanmuganathan runs during the recycle relay held as part of Pickering’s ‘Communities in Bloom’ kickoff which was held at Vaughan Willard Public School recently. Trees By Meena Shanmuganathan, Grade 3 student at Vaughan Wil- lard P.S. A tree is a very beautiful thing. At day and night the birds on it will sing. In the Spring they’re ready to bloom. You can see the beauty from your room. You can use a tree if you’re in need of shade, At the same time you can drink cold lemonade. In the fall, leaves are very co- lourful, Which makes the city look very beautiful. In the winter, the snow makes trees white, This will really make trees look bright. Why should we cut down trees? They are home to the bees. Trees are very kind to us you know, We should just simply let them grow. Online Poll Vote @ newsdurhamregion.com We think... e-mail responses to mjohnston@durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax ON L1S 2H5 newsdurhamregion.com newsroom@durhamregion.com The News Advertiser is a Metroland Media Group newspaper. The News Advertiser is a member of the Ajax & Pickering Board of Trade, Ontario Community Newspaper Assoc., Canadian Community Newspaper Assoc., and the Canadian Circulations Audit Board. Also a member of the Ontario Press Council, 2 Carlton St., Suite 1706, Toronto, M5B 1J3, an independent organization that addresses reader complaints about member newspapers.The publisher reserves the right to classify or refuse any advertisement. Credit for advertisement limited to space price error occupies. Editorial and Advertising content of the News Adver- tiser is copyrighted. Unauthorized reproduction is prohibited. Publications Mail Sales Agreement Number 40052657 & Editorials Opinions Tim Whittaker - Publisher Joanne Burghardt - Editor-in-Chief Mike Johnston - Managing Editor Duncan Fletcher - Director of Advertising Andrea Babin - Retail Advertising Manager Eddie Kolodziejcak - Classified Advertising Manager Abe Fakhourie - Distribution Manager Lillian Hook - Office Manager Janice O’Neil, Cheryl Haines - Composing Managers News/Sales (905) 683-5110 Classifieds (905) 683-0707 Distribution (905) 683-5117 Fax (905) 683-7363 We’re destroying our own habitat To the editor: Many times while reading Criteria For Greenbelt Expansion (www.greenbelt. ontario.ca), I came upon the phrase “lands required to meet the needs of growing communities.” Has it not occurred to the powers-that- be that man cannot continue on the olde framework of growth? Paving farms and cutting down forests to bolster an economy, or for any other reason, must stop, now! Urban boundaries must expand no further. Forty per cent of farmable land in Southern Ontario has now been suf- focated by concrete, asphalt and urban sprawl. Is there no end to this madness? If there is a need for more businesses or homes, municipalities must build from within. Gone are the days where our economy can be based on a perpetual and perma- nent raping of the land. Where is our clean water, clean air and local food going to come from if we keep legitimizing our need to eradicate our natural resources? There are more than six billion people on this planet and we are a dangerous species. We move into an area, take out every last natural resource that it offers in order to build more human habitat, then we repeat that process again and again. What other creature on earth inten- tionally destroys its own habitat? “Growing communities” by way of destroying our precious resources must cease. Michael Fearon Pickering Church’s position has been misrepresented To the editor: Just to clear up some misrepresenta- tion of the events between St. Francis de Sales parish and the Town of Ajax. The Town declared the old church his- torical at the parish’s request. Half true. There was a minority group in the parish that went to the Town, but not in the par- ish’s name. The Town claims the Arch- diocese did not challenge it. True. Under the provincial legislation of the day, the designation would not have prevented the parish from removing the stained glass. When the parish was asked to allow an historical plaque on the church property, it refused because the Archdio- cese did not officially recognize the his- torical designation. Provincial revisions in 2002 led to the present issues whereby the Town has been granted absolute power over the windows’ removal. The Town made a bona fide offer for some windows. Misleadingly true. Mayor Steve Parish says the offer was for promi- nent windows. Untrue. Even during the negotiations those offered were declared insignificant to the Town because they were not visible from the street. In fact, the two windows were at the bottom of the parish list of priorities. When the parish asked for the prominent window of St. Francis de Sales, its patron, they were flatly denied. At the negotiations, the parish acceded to the Town’s request to accelerate the decision to accommodate Town meet- ings and an upcoming summer hiatus. It was agreed that the parish would ren- der its decision on July 6, 2007. On June 27, 2007, the Town’s letter to the parish revoked the offer. The Mayor claims the parish has an all or nothing approach. That the Town has revoked any offer of windows speaks to another version of the story. In fact, the Archdiocese presented an option where- by the windows can be easily replicated. In that situation, the parish desires to respect the intention of the original window donors. Descendents we have been in contact with have expressed great disappointment with the Town and its denial of the windows’ place in the Catholic community. Contrary to the mayor’s misinforma- tion, the parish has not increased the volume of the bells, or been ringing them at very unusual times and at a very unusual frequency. The frequency has been consistent, a continuation of the practice established at the old church. Certainly one of many issues that the parish has with the Town is that they cannot be vigilant custodians protecting the dignity and sacredness of those reli- gious icons. Fr. Roy Roberts Pastor, St. Francis de Sales Parish Ajax e-mail letters to mjohnston@durhamregion.com / max. 200 words / please include your full first and last name, place of residence & daytime phone number / letters that do not appear in print may be published @ newsdurhamregion.com Our readers think... PAGE 6 ◆ NEWS ADVERTISER ◆ April 30, 2008P GM, union need to find answers I f GM workers and their families thought the news was bad last fall when one of three shifts in the truck plant was cancelled, they are devastated today. The auto giant has announced a sec- ond shift -- another 900 to 1,000 jobs gone permanently in the truck plant -- will be trimmed this fall. Some of the usual suspects have been blamed for a soft truck market in the United States, including rocketing fuel prices, a slumping U.S. economy and a high Canadian dollar that makes our exports much less lucrative than they were just a few years ago. Despite winning fistfuls of awards for quality and productivity at the car and truck plants over the past decade, the jobs have been bleeding away from GM Canada by the thousands. And there seems to be no letup. At this rate, the new-style Camaro, slated for production in the flex plant later this year, may be the only product GM Canada makes, other than the trucks made during a single shift in the truck plant. Aside from all the hand-wringing over this sad state, it’s worth asking: What can be done? Can the provincial and federal govern- ments come to the rescue to help save jobs at GM and at the feeder plants that supply it? The hard reality that must be faced is that fuel prices are predicted to increase by leaps and bounds over the next few years. Some analysts are predicting gas will cost well over $2 per litre within four years. With its modest fuel economy, the GM Sierra and Silverado are likely to be in less demand as time goes on. While the feds can work at securing fair, rather than free trade, with South Korea, that’s not the only answer. General Motors management and employees must strive to build vehicles that meet public demand for fuel economy and must be competitive with imports. It’s a tough market out there and consumers are looking for the best bang for their buck. GM has been losing billions of dollars worldwide over the last decade and is trying hard to turn it around. With plants across the globe, the pressure is on to find the right balance locally to ensure production for the future. Management and the union will have to find solutions -- both giving a little bit -- to keep jobs here. This Week Should upper levels of government step in to help lessen the blow after GM announced 900 layoffs for its Oshawa truck plant? Yes No Last Week Will you alter your travel or vacation plans this summer if the price of gas continues to rise? Yes: 70% No: 30% Votes: 151 By Mike Ruta mruta@durhamregion.com PICKERING — When Pickering sculptor Dorsey James comes across some- thing unexpected in a piece of wood he’s working on, a bit of rot or even an old nail, he doesn’t toss it away, even though his plans for a piece might hinge on that part of the wood. Instead, James sees it as a challenge. “Art is a language and like any other language there are many different ways of saying the same thing,” he says. “I encounter things that I didn’t know were there (in the wood). I have to come up with different ways of say- ing what I want to say.” James is fascinated and interested in myths and stories. He doesn’t capture them in an archetypal way, but explores his own feelings and reactions. Among his subjects have been Salome from the Bible and Pan. The latter is a work in Black Walnut showing Pan and Syrinx, the latter a beautiful nymph loved by satyrs and wood creatures, whom she scorned. James’s sculpture de- picts the moment when Pan, after a long chase, overtakes a terrified Syrinx. It is the moment just before she turns into river reeds from which Pan makes his famous flute. “I want to create fear on her face and angst on his,” James says. “The feeling is the most important thing. I’m feeling what he’s feeling, what she’s feeling. You begin to develop a sense of empathy.” He uses a similar analogy in his work with students. Far from always working with the most motivated students a school has to offer, James doesn’t shy away from the challenge of working with kids who, like a block of oak, are hard to get through to, even troubled or difficult. Often he has to chip away a rough exterior to find the hidden potential beneath. He’s in great demand in Durham but also in Scarborough and York Region. “First of all, I like kids,” James says of working with them. “Secondly, I like when they discover aspects of themselves and begin to work with each other.” He recently worked with Scarbor- ough students on a totem pole for Scarborough’s Morningside Park. Some were less than enthusiastic, even resistant, at first. No sooner was the pole completed than it was stolen. James immediately cut short his vacation and returned home. Be- fore long, people from all over were calling, asking if they could send donations to re-start the project. “I just couldn’t believe it,” he says. “It made me feel really, really good. It restored my faith.” The story had a happy ending as the pole was found by a couple walk- ing in the park. Most important for James was the fact that all the stu- dents’ hard work, all the work he put into getting them to take ownership of the project, wasn’t for naught. James knows something about being a kid in a tough neighbour- hood. Raised in Philadelphia, he didn’t have a TV in his household. His artistic imagination was fired by his mother, who was “really good” at telling stories, often from the Bible. They would make pictures in his mind. “I would see them,” he says. “I would take a scene out of there and draw it up as a cartoon.” Years later, as an 18-year-old, James joined the United States Air Force and took a lot of pride in being a mechanic and maintaining his F- 101 Voodoo fighter/bomber aircraft, No. 419, in combat-ready condi- tion. It was always the first aircraft to “lock on,” or acquire a target, with its radar. When the Air Force decided to change its radar, 419 was not as able a hunter. “I was so upset at that, I did a car- toon,” James recalls. He drew Mr. Magoo on a missile, facing backwards, and called it Voo- doo Magoo. The plane’s pilot liked it so much he adopted the tag as his call name. Looking back, James says Voo- doo Magoo “was a breakthrough” in his development as an artist, not so much for what he drew or how he drew it, but because the image “was how I felt.” The Air Force allowed him to break out of what he describes as the fairly confined world in which he grew up. He travelled to Europe and Scandinavia and met all kinds of people and heard countless stories. It broadened his experience and his perspective, and when he returned to the life he knew in Philadelphia, he didn’t feel like he belonged. That, and the fact that several U.S. cit- ies experienced race riots in the late 1960s, prompted him to look to Canada, a place he thought of as international and multicultural. “I decided, I think I don’t want to be here anymore,” he says. He initially worked in an aircraft plant, eventually taking a vocational aptitude test at the YMCA which confirmed his strength in the arts. In many ways, Home Place, his outdoor art installation in Pickering, reflects this internationalism and he considers it his major artistic break- through. “It involved so much of the com- munity and the community appreci- ated it so much,” he says. Home Place, he says, is about us and how similar we all are. All of us, including the first settlers who came to the area, literally depend- ing on wood for their homes and heat. The 20 poles in the Portal por- tion become taller as they near the centre, reflecting both a person’s growth and the growth of the whole community. The seven faces carved into the structure represent man and woman, young and old, and the various races that have all come to Pickering and made it their home. The origins of Home Place are, first, when James and his wife were in the Guelph area and saw a pile of hydro poles lying in a field. He was immediately excited about recy- cling them or something similar in a work. As well, on a visit to Germany, he walked in a park that made him wish he had something similar close to him. Finally, when asked by the City for his input on the waterfront, James suggested, in sketch form, if you will, Home Place. “They looked at me as though I was crazy,” he recalls. There were concerns about the material, wood, in that it might rot or be destroyed. Someone suggested fencing it off. James disagreed. It’s now one of the City’s greatest trea- sures. “Home Place is all about change,” James said in his speech at its official opening in 2001. “It’s about how we deal with that change. It’s about ap- preciating who we were, who we are and who we shall be. It’s like a triple- faceted gem that magically shows us through each window, some aspect of our community selves.” Photos by Ron Pietroniro, Jason Liebregts and courtesy of the artist Dorsey James works on a commissioned piece, ‘The Matriarch’, in his Pickering studio. Below, in the background, Isobel Cooney and David Snow take a closer look at a portion of James’ Home Place in Alex Robertson Park. In the background above, ‘Selene’, a work in progress. ‘Pan and Syrinx’ Syrinx was a beautiful nymph loved by satyrs and wood creatures, whom she scorned. James’s sculpture depicts the moment when Pan, the god of fields, woods, shepherds and flocks, after a long chase, overtakes a terrified Syrinx. It is the moment before she turns into river reeds from which Pan makes his famous flute. “I want to create fear on her face and angst on his,” James says. “The feeling is the most important thing. I’m feeling what he’s feeling, what she’s feeling. ‘The Bacchus’ “Bacchus is the Roman god of wine and the festival. Fine wine happens when the forces of heaven and earth meld in proper measure within the skin of the grape. Though abstract, the piece reaches towards the heavens. The spiral symbolizes its stimulating effects. The three grapes (Trinity) at the top of the piece acknowledges the heavenly contribution to its intoxicating effects and the four grapes ( Basic earthly Elements) at the bottom represent that of the earth. With this sculpture, I wanted to show the strength, uniqueness and refinement of this nectar of the Gods. “The Bacchus” is carved from a solid chunk of black walnut wood.” Dorsey James: the man and his myths THE NEWS ADVERTISER, April 30, 2008 PAGE 7 A/Pdurhamregion.com newsdurhamregion.com Watch a video interview at newsdurhamregion.com Do you want to see all your favourite flyers anytime,anywhere? Save time,save money. Look for these great sponsors: durhamregion.comP PAGE 8 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, April 30, 2008 Customer Care Centre 905.683.7575 Direct Access 905.420.4660 TTY Access 905.420.1739 cityofpickering.com ATTEND PUBLIC MEETINGS AT CITY HALL All meetings are open to the public. For meeting details call 905.420.2222 or visit our website. DATE MEETING TIME May 1 Advisory Committee on Race Relations & Equity 7:00 pm May 5 Planning & Development Committee 7:30 pm May 7 Committee of Adjustment 7:00 pm May 12 Executive Committee 7:30 pm May 15 Waterfront Coordinating Committee 7:00 pm May 20 Council Meeting 7:30 pm May 22 Library Board 7:00 pm CITY OF PICKERING HOLIDAY OPERATING HOURS CIVIC COMPLEX (CITY HALL) 905.420.2222 May 19 CLOSED RECREATION COMPLEX & POOL 905.683.6582 May 19 CLOSED DUNBARTON POOL 905.831.1260 May 19 CLOSED PICKERING MUSEUM VILLAGE 905.683.8401 May 19 CLOSED PICKERING PUBLIC LIBRARIES May 19 CLOSED City of Pickering After Hours/Emergency Line 905.683.7575 Great Events BLOOMING IN PICKERING CARELESS SMOKING In order to prevent future tragedies the Pickering Fire Services requests that you follow these safety tips to ensure the safe use of smoking materials. Never smoke in bed It’s just too easy to fall asleep. Don’t smoke if you’re drowsy ...Especially if you’re sitting down in a comfortable chair or if you’ve been drinking or taking prescription drugs. Check between the cushions for any smokers items that may have fallen into the cracks. Don’t leave a lit cigarette ...Or a cigar or pipe. They can easily overbalance as they burn down, land on a carpet, newspaper or between sofa or arm- chair cushions, and start a fi re. Use a proper ashtray Make sure it can’t be easily knocked over and avoid a build-up of ash and debris. Dispose of your ashes safely Put your ashes in the toilet before going to bed. Don’t leave matches or lighters unattended Children love them. And every year children die starting fi res with matches and lighters they shouldn’t have had. It doesn’t take more than a couple of minutes for a child left on their own to start a fi re. For more information contact Pickering Fire Services at 905.839.9968 or email: fi re@city.pickering.on.ca or visit our website at cityofpickering.com. DEATH BY FIRE 2008 a success with over 12,000 participants Thank you to each of you who may not have registered, but simply helped out by cleaning up litter around your neigh- bourhood. A special thanks to the following groups that reg- istered their school, business, and community association to complete a makeover: SCHOOLS West Creek P.S. Frenchman’s Bay P.S. Sir John A. McDonald P.S. Maple Ridge P.S. Highbush P.S. Gandatsetiagon P.S. Our Lady of the Bay C.S. Glengrove P.S. St. Marguerite Bourgeoys C.S. Vaughan Willard P.S. Valley Farm P.S. Bayview Heights P.S. Altona Forest P.S. St. Isaac Jogues C.S. William Dunbar P.S. Pine Ridge S.S. Dunbarton H.S. St. Elizabeth Seton C.S. Rosebank Road P.S. St. Anthony Daniel C.S. St. Mary C.S.S. Holy Redeemer C.S. St. Anthony Daniel YMCA Child Care GROUPS 63rd Pickering Brownies 43rd Pickering Brownies Friends of Hydro Corridor Canadian Federation of University Women (Ajax/Pickering Club) Greenwood Area Ratepayers Association Montessori Learning Centre Amberlea Tennis Club YMCA YMCA Employment Centre Ontario Power Generation Lenbrook Industries Veridian Strathmore Development Boyer Pontiac Buick Monarch Kitchen & Bath Centre Municipal Property Assessment Corporation Neighbours/Petro-Canada Sanctuary Pickering Pickering City Centre Retirement Residence Apostolic Pentecostal Church Knights of Columbus Eyer Drive Townhouse Corp. Pickering Public Library City of Pickering RESIDENTS Radom Crescent Fieldlight Boulevard Breezy Drive Park Crescent Cowan Circle Major Oaks Road Nature Haven Crescent Spartan Court Creekview Circle Rayleen Crescent White Cedar Drive Krosno Boulevard Dunbarton Road Winette Road Cortez Avenue Altona Road Stonebridge Lane Chickadee Court Marksbury Road Thanks again to our event sponsors: Tim Hortons Pizza Pizza Home Depot Canada The Toronto Sun The Toronto Star CALL FOR DETAILS 905.683.8401 cityofpickering.com/museum rio.Summer EventsSummer Events 10 Kilometres from downtown Pickering, Pickering Museum Village is located between Brock Rd. and Westney Rd., just off Hwy. #7 P.A. DAY HERITAGE CAMP Book your child to take a trip back in time at the Pickering Museum Village this P.A. Day. Friday, May 16, 2008 Ages 5 - 12 9:00 am - 3:15 pm $30/child 7:00 am - 6:00 pm $60/child ART SHOW & SALE ENTERTAINMENT HANDS ON ART FREE ART ACTIVITIES Saturday, May 24 Esplanade Park (behind City Hall) 11 am - 5 pm Sunday, May 11th 9:30 am - 1:00 pm While Quantities Last! Plus! Help us plant the Communities in Bloom Children’s Garden! Plant a Flower for MOM! 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Mary Flynn-Guglietti, a lawyer rep- resenting Whitetail, told the commit- tee it wouldn’t be safe for construction traffic to travel through the commercial site to the residential area as one of the tenants is going to be a daycare. “Our client has made every effort to have both developments go ahead together,” Ms. Flynn-Guglietti stated. “The commercial is ready. We have a number of exciting tenants and it will be an exciting development.” With the daycare and other busi- nesses, there are “safety issues” having construction traffic traveling through the site, she said. “We’re going to have people and their children going to and from the daycare.” Some of the services for the houses would be put in when the commercial site is built, she said, so “the only con- struction traffic is the actual building of the houses.” In addition to Ajax council approv- ing the Whitetail plan in the fall, the Ontario Municipal Board also gave it’s approval. 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Money camp helps kids By Jeff Mitchell jmitchell@durhamregion.com WHITBY — The man accused of murdering his young neighbour in her home and then keeping the secret for more than 30 years has been released on bail as he awaits a trial. Superior Court Justice Michelle Fuerst approved the release of Alan Smith Monday afternoon. He’s accused of killing 22-year-old Beverly Smith -- no relation to the accused man -- with a single gun- shot to the back of the head in December 1974. Mr. Smith, 56, was released on $80,000 bail and a number of conditions, including that he live with his daughter in her home near Grafton and observe a curfew between midnight and 6 a.m. He’s been ordered not to drink or take non-prescription drugs and is prohibited from driving or possessing weap- ons. The ruling came after an extensive bail hearing held over two days earlier this month in Whitby. A publication ban restricts reporting on evidence heard at the bail hearing and the judge’s reasons for releasing Mr. Smith. The accused man, his wrists bound by hand- cuffs, raised both thumbs and whispered “Yes!” to his supporters, including his daughters and a sister, gathered at the Whitby courthouse. Meanwhile, relatives of the slain woman, includ- ing her sisters and her daughter Rebecca, an infant when her mother was murdered, sat huddled to- gether, tearfully comforting one another. A tearful Barbra Brown, who has spoken on behalf of Ms. Smith’s family and earlier this year made an emo- tional appeal for information in the decades-old killing, refused comment after the judge’s deci- sion. Ms. Smith’s killing has remained a mystery since her body was found in her Raglan home by Alan Smith and his wife on the evening of Dec. 9, 1974. 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Both the Ajax and Pickering Rotary Clubs are involved with many charitable organizations, such as the Rouge Val- ley Ajax-Pickering hospital, United Way of Ajax Pickering, Herizon House, The Big Brother and Big Sister Foundation, Ontario Autism and many more. The Ajax Rotary hosts their annual Pancake Breakfast on June 15, 2008. “This tradition has been going on for 40 years now. Pancakes and sausages will be served and this event usu- ally runs from 8 a.m to 11 a.m. We are always looking for volunteers,” said Tom Bachelor, the President of the Ajax Rotary Club. Another yearly event taking place is the 15th annual Run the Lake which takes place June 14 at Rotary Park in Ajax. This event is sponsored by the Ajax-Pickering Rotary. It is a 5 km marathon, and money earned will go to the local hospital. Help for those in need is being spread throughout our communities. Any contribution can make a difference. 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(905) 683-5110 ext. 238 fax (905) 619-9068 mbriggs@durhamregion.com www.durhamregion.com METROLAND DURHAM REGION MEDIA GROUP “Earning customer loyalty by delivering value through leadership and innovation” The Ajax and Pickering Rotary Clubs have teamed up for the fi rst annual Rib-Fest, coming to the Esplanade Park beside the Pickering Town Centre, the weekend of June 6. You are invited to join the fun as tasty food, refreshments and entertainment has been planned. Look on, as “Ribbers” compete for the best ribs! Afsar Naqvi, Pickering Rotary Club president, encourages residents to attend. Many activities have been planned to keep everyone entertained, including live entertainment, stage performances, dance, beer tents and more. Refreshments, hamburgers, hot dogs, and of course, sumptuous ribs, will be available to be enjoyed by everyone. As well as free Denny’s pancakes for those who contribute to Food Bank Donation The highlight of this event, however, is the six international famed “Ribbers”, from Canada and the United States. Each Ribber will concoct a different rib recipe and the public gets to choose the “Head Ribber”. Admission is free, although donations are welcome. Proceeds will go towards various local charities and causes. “A food drive is also taking place during the Rib-Fest. We are looking for non perishable items which will be donated to the Ajax-Pickering Salvation Army food bank, and St. Paul’s food bank,” said Tom Bachelor the President of the Ajax Rotary Club. The Rib-Fest takes place June 6 and runs until June 8, 2008. Come out and enjoy a relaxing afternoon with the satisfaction of knowing that you’ve helped many people in need. For more information on the Rib-Fest visit http://www.durhamwestrotaryribfest.com RIBFEST IS OUR MAIN FUND RAISING EVENT! Craig Kielburger the featured guest of Rainbow speaking series By Teresa Latchford DURHAM — You can call it a rainbow of education, inspiration and empowerment for youth across the region. Rainbows, a not-for-profit organization fostering emotional healing among children grieving a loss from death, divorce, bullying or separation, is branching out into the com- munity with this year’s speaker series. Among the featured guests is Free the Children founder Craig Kielburger, who has received the Order of Canada for his social service and contributions to domestic and international social justice issues. “So often youth are seen as passive,” said Mr. Kielburger. “But they are incredibly smart, intelligent and aware of global is- sues.” His efforts to provide equal opportunities to children around the world began at the age of 12 and he continues to encourage young people to take action in fighting social issues. He added today’s generation are the next leaders who can make the decisions to effect needed change. “Youth are picking up on the me-to-we concept with all of the technology available,” he said. “The concept helps kids realize the choices they make affect everyone around us.” For children and youth to make the choice to create change in their communi- ties, schools or in the world, parents need to encourage, inspire and support, he said. During the speaker series, Mr. Kielburger is not only speaking to youth about involve- ment, but also how parents can bridge the conversation to engage them. There are many things parents can work into their family time to help globalize youth and have open discussions about what is going on in the world, he added. Mr. Kielburger suggests hanging a world map in your child’s bedroom so when your child sees something on the news or online, a parent can point to the country and begin a discussion. Something as simple as read- ing the newspaper together can spark a con- versation or brainstorming session about how to get involved. “We are seeing a shift happening in en- gagement and involvement in global issues,” he said. “Free the Children has worked in more than 200 schools, which has built 500 schools around the world. These youth can move the world.” The speakers series was started by Rain- bows in 2001 and has been held each spring to bring a family or youth-focused expert with an empowering message to a public forum. Each event raises awareness of the services offered by the organization, pro- vides positive parenting and youth messages to assist with healthy development and to raise needed funds to further their mission. The event is at Eastdale Collegiate Insti- tute, 265 Harmony Rd. 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Colours®is a registered Trademark of Sears, licensed for use in Canada †All savings offers exclude all single unit items with prices ending in .97 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, April 30, 2008 PAGE 17 A/Pdurhamregion.com Number of options under review to help Nonquon By Reka Szekely rszekely@durhamregion.com DURHAM — Durham Region is taking a step back and re-ex- amining its options for dealing with high ammonia levels in wastewater being discharged into the Nonquon River from its sewage treatment plant near Port Perry. The decision was made by the works committee last Wednesday and followed a recommendation from staff and will have to be approved by council. The Region will focus on three options: the previously favoured Breakpoint chlorina- tion which uses chlorine to neutralize the ammonia; En- vapocrystallization (EVC), which would see the waste- water turned into snow and sprayed on a nearby field; and, building a pipe from the plant to the Whitby or Cour- tice wastewater plants and dis- charging into Lake Ontario. “What we’re recommend- ing is that we take a big step back on the process away from Breakpoint chlorination and look at a couple of alterna- tives,” said Cliff Curtis, Dur- ham’s commissioner of works. In addition to examining the options, the Region will seek input from the public. “I think the committee took the right position today and said lets take a look,” said Scu- gog Mayor Marilyn Pearce. The Nonquon plant is a la- goon system where the sol- ids settle onto the bottom and are digested by bacteria. The wastewater on top must be dis- charged. Currently, the treated wastewater is discharged into the Nonquon River which flows into Lake Scugog. At times, discharge from the plant can account for more than 50 per cent of the flow in the river, said Mr. Curtis. The lack of sewage capacity has limited growth in Port Perry for years. Adding urgency to the prob- lem is the fact that the Region is not in compliance with the Ministry of the Environment (MOE). “We have an ongoing prob- lem with ammonia levels at certain times of the year that are discharged,” said Mr. Cur- tis. So far, the MOE has been patient because the Region is actively seeking a solution, he added. Of the three systems cur- rently under consideration, each has its positives and neg- atives. A Breakpoint chlorination system would use chlorine to neutralize the ammonia and then the chlorine would be re- moved from the water before it was discharged. However, several commu- nity members and the Lake Scugog Stewards have raised concerns about dis- charging chemicals into the lake. A second option is a process called Envapocrystallization where the wastewater is crys- tallized, killing bacteria, and the resulting snow would be sprayed onto a nearby field. Mr. Curtis said the Region has reservations about EVC and whether it would work as described by the company promoting the technology, es- pecially as to whether it would work during warmer winters. The final option is to build a pipe to convey the wastewater to either the Whitby or Cour- tice sewage treatment plant where it would be treated and discharged into Lake Ontario. That option would require an exemption from the provincial government as the pipe would run through the Greenbelt and it’s the most expensive at $12 million. Ultimately Mayor Pearce agreed with members of the public that spoke to the com- mittee in that the decision should be based on the health of the lake. 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Lynne Parker, Sales Mgr. durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 18 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, April 30, 2008 Region works for healthy river New computers and machines head shopping list By Josie Newman jnewman@durhamregion.com DURHAM — A provincial cash injec- tion of $382,370 for new computers and equipment for Durham College’s class- rooms and labs was announced Friday by John Milroy, Minister of Training, Col- leges, and Universities. Durham College’s share of the $10 mil- lion given to Ontario’s 24 colleges for new software, lab equipment, classroom tools and library books was calculated based on its size. The college will use the money for computers, for machines used in skilled trades apprenticeships programs, and for other equipment, said Martin Hicks, vice-president of planning and priorities for Durham College. “There is so much hands-on learning here; we have to stay up to date with equipment so that students are learn- ing on the equipment that their future employers have. We just got this money so we haven’t sat down and figured out specifics yet. In years past, we’ve used this type of provincial funding to buy equipment for our paramedics program, for firefighting equipment, and for court transcription equipment,” said Mr. Hicks. The Province is planning to give an- other $50 million to Ontario’s colleges over the next two years -- $40 million in 2009 and $10 million in 2010, said Mr. Hicks. 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Annette Ainsbury noted Green- wood residents pay extra for sewage and water. “It’s not water and sewage and lights that make for a great community,” the Greenwood resident said. “It’s libraries, schools and commu- nity centres.” A number of Greenwood residents attended Monday’s council meeting to defend their library, after hearing of the possibility during Pickering’s bud- get discussions that it could close. The building, built in 1860 and cur- rently boarded up, has a dead furnace and faced a couple of floods this win- ter that ruined the foundation. A new furnace will cost $8,000 and estimates for foundation repairs could set the City back $50,000 to $100,000. Circulation at the branch has also de- creased by about half since 2000. Ward 3 City Councillor David Pick- les said although a library is not a huge money-maker, it adds to a com- munity. He introduced a motion to put $50,000 into a contingency fund so if the City decides to fix it up, money will be there. Council agreed, and will decide its fate once more estimates come in. “If we didn’t have a library there, it’s still an important building. We heard that this evening,” Coun. Pickles said, adding either way, it should be repaired. Chief Administrative Officer Tom Quinn said he and library CEO Cyn- thia Mearns will “do some digging” and provide a report to council. Lucy Wetherall moved to Green- wood a year ago, mostly so her kids could have a school and library within walking distance. She said although it’s been noted the Whitevale branch is busier than Greenwood, Whitevale has convenient hours. Greenwood’s hours are Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and Thursdays from 4 to 8 p.m. Whitevale is open Mondays and Wednesdays from 4 to 8 p.m. and Sat- urdays from 9 a.m. to noon. “Going to the library is almost im- possible,” she said, adding more than 50 school-aged kids in the community could benefit from after-school library hours. Mr. Wager said he gets home from work at 7:10 p.m. and can’t make it to the library the one evening it’s open. He would like to see Saturday hours and suggested adding more programs to promote literacy. Ms. Wetherall said the building is historical, a former school which for- mer prime minister John Diefenbaker once attended and where his father taught. “Pickering should be happy to have such a great building,” she said. Ward 3 Regional Councillor Rick Johnson noted the Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee is currently going through motions on how to make it a heritage structure “and I’m in full sup- port of that.” DUFFIN HEIGHTS NEIGHBOURHOOD ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICING PLAN (ESP) CITY OF PICKERING Class Environmental Assessment and Ontario Realty Corporation (ORC) Category ‘B’ Class Environmental Assessment NOTICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE #3 THURSDAY, MAY 15, 2008 Duffi n Heights is an Urban Neighbourhood identifi ed in the City of Pickering Offi cial Plan. Policies within the City of Pickering Offi cial Plan require an Environmental Servicing Plan (ESP) prior to development occurring in the Duffi n Heights Neighbourhood. Sernas Associates, on behalf of Mattamy Homes Limited, Coughlan Homes, and the Ontario Realty Corporation have conducted the Duffi n Heights Environmental Servicing Plan (ESP). The ESP addresses the following components needed for development to occur: • Proposed road needs; • Proposed road alignments; • Natural Heritage System (NHS) crossings; • Community Facility needs; and • Development Limits. The above plan depicts the preferred road locations and preferred land use and recommended development limits for the Duffi n Heights Neighbourhood. In consultation with agencies and the public the recommendations of the ESP required the following Community Facilities to support the development of the Neighbourhood – 2 elementary schools, 4 Village Greens, 1 Neighbourhood Park and 4 stormwater management ponds. Input from agencies subsequent to the submission of the fi nal ESP and Notice of Study Completion have resulted in changes to the recommended road network and preferred location for one of the proposed stormwater management facilities within the study area. As a result of these changes, the proponents of the Duffi n Heights ESP are conducting a third Public Information Centre to provide agencies and the public an opportunity to view and comment on the revised Preferred Plan. You are invited We welcome you to have a look at the preferred road network and land use plan and give us your comments. Provide your input at this third and fi nal Public Open House; Thursday, May 15, 2008 – 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. 2nd Floor Auditorium – City of Pickering Library (Across the courtyard from the Municipal Offi ces) One The Esplanade (Opposite Pickering Town Centre) Class Environmental Assessment (EA) Components of the ESP requiring future approvals under the Environmental Assessment Act have been completed in accordance with Phases 1 and 2 of Schedule ‘C’ of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment, June 2000, for Municipal Roads Projects. Alternative roads and road alignments, Community Facility needs and Development limits have been evaluated based on the following: • Engineering and Public Safety • Natural Environment • Social/Cultural Environment • Economic Environment ORC Category ‘B’ Class Environmental Assessment (EA) ORC has landholdings within the Duffi n Heights Neighbourhood. These landholdings may be transferred or sold as development occurs within the Neighbourhood. ORC is required to carry out a Category ‘B’ Environmental Assessment prior to the sale or transfer of their lands. The Municipal Class EA is intended to address the requirements of Category ‘B’ of the Environmental Assessment for ORC for the disposition of their lands within the Duffi n Heights Neighbourhhod. This ORC undertaking is limited to lands for which no previous ORC EA has already been conducted. Comments or Questions? Should you have any comments or questions or require further information about the study of assessments, please contact: Ms. Lynn Collins (Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) The Sernas Group Phone: 905-432-7878 110 Scotia Court, Unit 41 Fax: 905-432-7877 Whitby, Ontario L1N 8Y7 e-mail: lcollins@sernas.com ISSUED ON: APRIL 30, 2008 Remember, all inserts, including those on glossy paper, can be recycled with the rest of your newspaper through your blue box Recycling program. 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The students also brought letters of encouragement and cookies. durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 24 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, APRIL 30, 2008 ENTERTAINMENT ✦ E-mail information to Mike Ruta, mruta@durhamregion.com ✦ Get local 24/7 newsdurhamregion.com It’s Josh times five at StoneCircle By Marva Palmer Special to the News Advertiser AJAX — William and Margie have been blessed with quintuplets— five bouncing baby boys— all named Josh. Each Josh is prefixed by his personality— Mellow, Dumb, Jock, Anonymous, and Smart. These are no ordinary children. They have been specially produced with the aid of science and tech- nology because Margie didn’t want the risk of natural defects that is possible with procreation. Hers are the perfect children— or so she planned. But, things do not always turn out as planned. Four of her five children are a disappointment to her. She wants them all to be perfect and thinks the only way to make them perfect is with the aid of technology. She often sends her disappointing children back for “reprogramming.” Margie’s concept of child-rearing puts in her conflict with William. There’s nothing William can do, however, because he’s bound by a contract. Margie and her mother-in-law, Paula, are at opposite ends of the spectrum as far as family is con- cerned. The Joshes do not think anything is wrong with them and that puts them also in conflict with their mother. Chris Gaudet of Ajax, who plays the Joshes, said although it is a little tricky playing five different charac- ters, it’s a lot of fun. “We get to push the characters over the edge and work with the stereotype. Jock Josh tries to be a buff guy. Mellow Josh tries to be a hippie.” Gaudet adds that Mellow Josh is his favourite character. Whitby’s Carol LeBreton, a Grade 2 school teacher by day and Margie in ‘Watershed Moments’, said the concept and the ideas of the play are timely. “We’re not far off from that, in the reality of where things are right now,” she says. Playwright and director Ken Bond said the play suggests that “society needs to place much greater value on the miracle of conception and the importance of family.” He said he enjoys placing char- acters in unusual situations or sub- jecting them to extraordinary influ- ences. In the end, the play is about fam- ily, tradition, individuality, relation- ships, and the impact that science and technology have on them. The two-act play also features Dave Edwards of Ajax as William, Whitby’s Heather Warkentin as Paula, Oshawa’s Ray Porrill as Pau- la’s husband, Bobby, and Picker- ing’s Hilary Laan as Natalie. Watershed Moments is at the Vil- lage Theatre, 22 Sherwood Rd. W., in Ajax. The play runs from May 1 until May 17. For more information on StoneCircle and purchasing tick- ets for ‘Watershed Moments’, visit www.stonecircle.com. Greer Roberts’s ‘Tell It’ takes prize; says he’s been a secret poet, ‘writing under the table for years’ DURHAM — The first literary contest held by Scugog Council for the Arts was declared a suc- cess. More than 50 submissions were received from all over Dur- ham Region and as far away as British Columbia, said organized Jeremy LePage. “The talent was very remark- able,” he said, adding he and fel- low judge Christy Chase, enter- tainment editor of the Port Perry Star, had a tough time picking winners. In the poetry category, the win- ners were: first place, Greer Rob- erts, of Ajax, for Tell It, second place, Annabelle Murray, Ux- bridge, for ingredients, and third place, Helen Bajorek MacDon- ald, of Bowmanville, for About my grandfather. An honourable mention went to Ruth Walker, of Whitby, for Seasoned. In the short fiction category, the winners were: first place, Col- lette Yvonne, of Little Britain, for Bom Dias, second place, Aprille Janes, Port Perry, for The Fine Art of Invisibility, and third place, Birgitta MacLeod, of Port Perry, for Neighbours. The judges also gave a youth poetry award to Brenna William- son, of Port Perry, for her poem, Immortality. An honourable mention went to Jenna Fallis, 11, of Bowmanville, for Flowers. The prizes were presented at SCA’s annual meeting April 22. Yvonne thanked SCA for “the nod to the scribes in the commu- nity.” Roberts, who performed his poem, called himself a secret writer, “writing under the table” for years. LePage said he hopes to have a youth literary contest running in the fall and make the adult com- petition an annual event. Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo Carol LeBreton, Dave Edwards, Ray Porrill and Heather Warkentin rehearse for the StoneCircle Theatre production of ‘Watershed Moments’, running from May 1 to 17. Broadway bound PICKERING — Grade 12 musi- cal theatre students at St. Mary Catholic Secondary School are pumped up for their performance of ‘Kick’n it Broadway’. The show takes a whimsical look at a variety of famous Broadway tunes, includ- ing ‘Tradition’ from ‘Fiddler on the Roof’, and ‘America’ from ‘West Side Story’. The show is at the school, at 1918 Whites Rd., April 30 until May 3, all at 7 p.m. Tickets are available at the door for $10 for adults, $7 for students and seniors, and $5 for children. The pictured cast mem- bers are Charlene Gibbons, Anthony Pompilli, Sherina Sadler, Nikki Ponte, Niki Somani, Jenna Grant and Jes- sica Moy. Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Local teens hold art show May exhibit at Ajax library main branch Opening reception on May 13 AJAX — Local teens are show- ing their work at the Ajax Public Library during the month of May. And, the public is invited to the Artistik Expressionz 2008 opening reception, May 13 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Main Branch (55 Harwood Ave. S.). The artists’ work will be on dis- play in the Rotary Room. For more information, call Cindy Kimber 905-428-3564 or e- mail cindy.kimber@townofajax. Ajax man wins poetry contest THE NEWS ADVERTISER, April 30, 2008 PAGE 25 A/Pdurhamregion.com SPORTS ✦ E-mail game scores to Al Rivett, arivett@durhamregion.com ✦ Get local 24/7 newsdurhamregion.com ANNANDALEANNANDALE CHURCH ST. at BAYLY, AJAX 905-683-3210 www.toronto.com/annandale Looking for a new home to golf? $395 from $58 from + GST PST & GRAT. 2008 Memberships Tournament, Golf and Dinner Pkgs. + GST Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Stretching and reaching PICKERING — Dunbarton High School Spartans’ Sean Paulidis, left, and Pine Ridge Secondary School Pumas’ Justin Prasad stretch out to grab the ball during Lake Ontario Secondary School Athletics (LOSSA) senior boys’ rugby action at Pine Ridge recently. Hoops stars come out at Pine Ridge tonight PICKERING — The best in high school hoops will be on display at Pine Ridge Secondary School tonight (Wednesday). The Pickering school hosts the annual Durham Region all-star games and popular slam dunk contest during an evening featur- ing top players from most schools in the region. It kicks off with the ‘AA’/’AAA’ (smaller schools) all-star game at 5:30 p.m., followed by the ‘AAAA’ contest (larger schools) at 7:30 p.m. The popular all-star ‘Dunk- off’ takes place at half time of the ‘AAAA’ game (approximately 8:15 p.m.). Back for a third dunk title is Jus- tin Wiltshire of the Pickering High School (Ajax) Trojans, who won the crown the two previous years. He’ll be joined by Isiah Swaby and Jermaine Duke of Pine Ridge, Chris Parfitt of Sinclair (Whitby), Jamal Morrison of All Saints (Whitby), Nickolas Gardner of Central (Os- hawa) and Immanuel Wint of Notre Dame (Ajax). Meanwhile, the all-star rosters for the ‘AAAA’ game has been set. The game features the Joseph brothers, Devoe and Corey, on op- posite sides of the ball. Devoe re- cently represented Canada at the Nike Hoop Summit at Portland, Oregon where he played on the World team against a U.S. under- 19 all-star squad. He’ll attend the University of Minnesota on an ath- letic scholarship in the fall. On Team 1 is Devoe Joseph, Wiltshire and Jhedon Mcpherson of Pickering High, Duke and Janoi Wright of Pine Ridge, John Lafon- taine of Leo Austin (Whitby), Chris Parfitt of Sinclair, Justin Jarrett of J. Clarke Richardson (Ajax), Mason Morris of Uxbridge Secondary School and Sean James of Ajax High School. On Team 2 are Corey Joseph and Jonathan Tull of Pickering High, Kurt Alexander and Isiah Swaby of Pine Ridge, Junior Toby of Notre Dame, Adrian Tucker of St. Mary (Pickering), Tristan Francisco of All Saints, Jon Bak of Leo Aus- tin, Aaron Syphus of Dunbarton (Pickering) and Josh Smallwood of O’Neill (Oshawa). Admission is $5 for students and $7 for adults. Pine Ridge is at 2155 Liverpool Rd. N. Rock mostly ready to roll into 2008 lacrosse season Roster decisions still pending for senior ‘B’ team By Al Rivett arivett@durhamregion.com DURHAM — Plenty of question marks still remain ahead of Friday’s sea- son-opening OLA senior ‘B’ game for the Ajax-Pickering Rock. Friday’s game against the Norwood Nitro is the first of two on the weekend to begin the 2008 season for a Rock squad that finished second at the Presi- dents Cup in Owen Sound last August. The Rock’s home opener is on Saturday night at the Pickering Recreation Complex against the Wellington Aces. Game time is 7 p.m. Rock head coach Paul St. John says the Rock held its first practice with a full team on Tuesday night. And, he admits he still hasn’t completely finalized the roster, as he believes tweaks, either of a minor or major nature, are still in order for a club that’s dealing with some turnover from last season. “We’re still looking at guys,” explains St. John. “We’ve had a lot of tryouts and practices and I haven’t seen enough kids stand out. We’re close, but we still have to tweak the roster for the first month or so. “I’m looking forward to seeing what we have and I’m definitely looking forward to seeing where we are in competition with the other teams in the league.” The team’s strength will most definitely be between the pipes, says St. John, referring to long-time Rock and National Lacrosse League goaltender Mike Miron. He’ll be joined by two other ball stoppers, returning backup Dave Power and newcomer Mike McKay, who possesses some NLL experience. “(Miron’s) presence in net will help us immensely. With only nine returnees, Mike will be the key to the team as he’ll have to backstop us to some wins.” St. John says the Rock will be strong along the left side this year, but the right Paul St. John ✦ See Rock, Page 26 Pumas run to record at John Rowland meet Pine Ridge midget girls earn relay gold PICKERING — Pine Ridge Secondary School track ath- letes were record-setters at the ultra-competitive John Rowland Games Track Meet in Toronto last Saturday. Hosted at Etobicoke’s Cen- tennial Stadium, the meet fea- tured some of the strongest high school track and field teams in the GTA, including Birchmount, Francis Libermann, as well as some provincial powerhouses from Brockville-Thousand Is- lands and Kitchener’s Resurrec- tion school. Pacing the Pine Ridge contin- gent was the midget girls’ 4-x- 100-metre relay team of Chan- tel Malcolm, Monique Mundle, Tavia Anderson and Donique Mundle. The foursome not only won gold, but set a new meet re- cord in a time of 53.50 seconds. The relay team, however, wasn’t the only Pine Ridge relay medal winner at the games. The Pumas’ junior boys’ 4-x-100- metre team of Ammar Daw- son, Chris Gordon, Justin Gor- don and Neil Bourne earned a bronze medal in a time of 47.79 seconds. Individually, the Pickering school had three other medal winners. Shona Dunkley earned a silver in the senior girls’ 100- metre hurdles in a time of 15.37 seconds. Kyle Gill ran to a bronze medal in the senior boys’ 400 metres in a time of 50 seconds. And, Donique Mundle was a bronze medallist in the midget girls’ 100 metres in 13.35 sec- onds. Other Pine Ridge results: • Tavia Anderson: fourth, midget girls’ 100 metres, 13.45 seconds; • Pine Ridge midget boys’ 4-x- 100-metre relay: fourth, Broden Martin, Trevyn Newell, Jonathan Lewis and Oshay Henry, 49.31 seconds; • Pine Ridge senior boys’ 4-x- 100-metre relay: fourth, Janoi Wright, Tosin Olajide, Adrian Williamson, Jabari Henry, 45.23 seconds; • Ayesha Rumble: sixth, senior girls’ long jump, 5.08 metres. The next meet for the Pine Ridge Pumas is this Saturday, May 3 at the Kinsmen Hunger- ford Invitational Track and Field Classic in Brockville. Watch for it... This Sunday May 3rd, fi nd the hidden symbols and enter to win a SPRING SPECTACULAR SHOPPING SPREE! 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PLAYERS 3 ON 3 SUMMER HOCKEY CALL 905-649-6803 12 Week Schedule FINAL IN-PERSON REGISTRATION... Ajax Community Centre Sunday, May 4 at 10:30 am to 11:30 am durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 26 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, April 30, 2008 side of the team’s offence is a source of concern. Joining that left side transition of- fence is rookie Gary Kikot, who’s an ex-Major Series player who’s looking forward to perhaps catching on with the Brampton Excelsiors, the Rock’s Major Series affiliate, for a few games this season. Kikot, along with fellow first-year players Travis Bland and Kyle Harris, has been a solid performer throughout training camp, says St. John. In terms of veterans, the ‘C’ will be worn by fifth-year player Mark Craig, who takes over for long-time captain Jim Veltman, who retired from la- crosse this year. Although St. John warns Craig has a tough act to follow, he’s confident he’s the right player to lead the team. “We’re not looking for Mark to fill Jimmy’s shoes. No one in the lacrosse world can. Mark’s a fifth-year player and he’s matured into the leader we want him to be,” notes St. John. The Rock will also look to veterans Bill McLean and second-year player Sean Fel- stead for leadership, not to mention goals, this season. ✦ Rock from page 25 Thump Uxbridge in LOSSA play PICKERING — The St. Mary Catholic Secondary School Monarchs senior girls’ soccer team con- tinues to be unbeaten in league play with a solid victory over Uxbridge on Monday afternoon. Braving cold and windy weather for the Lake On- tario Secondary School Athletics (LOSSA) regular- season contest in Uxbridge, the Monarchs nonetheless scored a 7-0 victory over the Tigers. Shelby Forza paced the relentless Monarchs’ at- tack with a three-goal effort. Kayla De Souza, Natalie Guest, Arin King and Christina Paterson all added a goal to the on- slaught. Jessica Vella recorded the shutout for St. Mary. Meanwhile, the Mon- archs’ juniors continue to be unbeaten in LOSSA play with a narrow 3-2 win over Uxbridge, also on Mon- day. Tori Ashe, Samantha Calvelli and Melissa Pavli- dis scored for St. Mary. The senior Monarchs return to action today (Wednesday) against the Port Perry High School Rebels at the Pickering school. Monarchs’ senior girls unbeaten on the pitch PICKERING — The Am- berlea Tennis Club hosts a series of after-school drop- in tennis sessions, begin- ning on Monday, May 5. The free after-school ses- sions are designed to allow teens and pre-teens the opportunity to give tennis a try, notes an Amberlea club press release. Players under-12 can play at the Amberlea courts, located on Shady- brook Drive, just south of Strouds Lane, on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4 until 5:30 p.m., starting on Monday, May 5. Meanwhile, players ages 12 through 18 can use the courts on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4 to 5:30 p.m., starting on Tuesday, May 6. The drop-in sessions end on May 15. No registration, no equip- ment and no experience needed, although proper footwear is required. All after-school sessions are weather permitting. For more information, log on to the club’s website at www.amberleatennis.ca. Amberlea Tennis Club hosts drop-in sessions Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Ajax High School Rams’ Sarah Taylor, left, attempts to block St. Mary Catholic Secondary School Monarchs’ Amanda Boyle as she attempts to retrieve a loose ball during Lake Ontario Sec- ondary School Athletics (LOSSA) senior girls’ soccer action at the Pickering school recently. The teams played to a 0-0 draw. Rock opens at home against Wellington Aces Saturday Policy & Research Advisor • contract As staff liaison, you will support the activities of the Durham Region Roundtable on Climate Change (DRRCC), coordinate administrative, procedural, and technical needs, and provide leadership, public outreach, and advocacy in relation to climate change. 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Attention H/R Manager Fax: 416-299-3912 EXPERIENCED CLEANER Required Immediately Please email resume to jobs@golfdeercreek.com or fax to 905.427.1574 Please no phone calls Mega Wraps Ajax now hiring mature person for Part-time/Full-time food preparation Please drop resume off at Mega Wraps 465 Bayly St., Ajax ARISS HAULAGE LIMITED Requires Drivers Positions available for experienced AZ licensed aggregate, tanker, US freight drivers. Competitive wage and benefit package offered. Current abstract required. Apply in person,fax or e-mailto Safety Supervisor,Phone Number (905)683-3200,Fax (905)683-8720 or E-mail: arisshaulage@look.ca *** JOB FAIR *** NOW HIRING CLEANERS FOR RESIDENTIAL Saturday & Sunday May 3rd & 4th Held during mall hours. Located upper level at escalators heading to the food court. Cavanagh & Son Cleaning Service GENERAL LABOURER Clean and detail RV, utility trailers for customers. Able to prioritize and work well under pressure.Must be prepared to learn and be good at multi-tasking and have the ability to use their own initiative.Basic mechanical knowledge and forklift experience would be an asset. Musthaveavalid Driver's license.Start Date:Immediate. Please fax resume & hourly salary expectations to: 905-571-0404 WILLING TOEDUCATE highly motivated individual for rewarding career in financial services. Call 1-866-846-1919. AZ DRIVER WANTED.Min 18 months verifiable experience, out of Ajax area.Must have CVOR, Criminal Check, and Driver ab- stract.Monday-Friday, 7pm-4am. Responsible for your own taxes. (416)989-0590. COMPANY DRIVER,Bowman- ville to Ottawa and some local city work. Also;Wanted:AZ com- pany driver and owner/operators to run south and New England states, and Western Canada. Please call (905)697-1403 or fax with references (905)697-9026. DZ DRIVER/MECHANIC/WELD- ER,$22.00 per/hr., Ajax.Main job driving in addition truck/equip- ment maintenance, small repairs and welding.Fax resume 905- 428-3411 or call 905-427-0403. A $20/AVG.HR position available. Cash Bonuses Paid Daily.No Experience Necessary. Foreign Student Graduates Quali- fy.905 435 1052 A FUN SUMMER, $360/week to $600/week to start. Work with people.15 positions for our pro- motional team.Enthusiasm an asset! Noexp.No problem.Stu- dent and gross incentive. Call Rebecca 905-668-5544. A MEANINGFUL CAREER *Get paid for helping families solve financial problems *High earnings potential *Set your own hours, *F/T or P/T Fax resume to Don Zynomirski 1-866-202-9710 A SMALL flatbed trucking com- pany in Bowmanville currently taking applications for a junior dispatcher or freight co-ordinator in the longhaul flatbed busi- ness,computer knowledge a must. Applicant must be reliable and able to work 8:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m Monday to Friday.Trucking knowledge an asset.E-mail appli- cations to Don@cmxmotorxpress.ca or fax to 905-623-7560. ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT COUPLEREQUIRED Mature COUPLE needed for hi-rise in Ajax.Live in position, good benefits and salary. Please fax resume to (905)619-2901 between 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. ASST.SITE SUPERINTEN- DENTS (2)needed, summer & permanent hire, to assist with the implementation of Baywood initia- tives at our Oshawa site;to de- velop construction plan, monitor subcontractors, project deadline &materials. Ideal candidate will have completed or about to go complete the last year of their Post-secondary education.To apply, please submit your resume to this address:hr_resumes@ baywoodhomes.com CAKE DECORATOR needed for busy cake shop.Experienced required. Call Cathy or Bill at 905-434-5777. To Place an Ad Call (905) 683-0707 or Tor. line (416) 798-7259 Email: classifi eds@durhamregion.com Website: localmarketplace.ca NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, April 30, 2008, PAGE 27 A/Pnewsdurhamregion.com The Jasmine Tree Salon & Spa is currently looking for: P/T - RMT &P/T- Salon & Spa Receptionist. Work in an elegant, positive team environment. Competi- tive wages & dependable hours. Email: thejasminetree@rogers.com Care of: Lesley AUTO BODY REPAIR shop re- quires, experienced body man. Must be able to weld, prep and paint. Experience on classic car restorations a must and minor collisions. (905)623-6468. BLUE LINE TAXI is hiring Ac- cessible Taxi Cab Drivers in Oshawa. Driver's also required for Ajax & Pickering. Earn CASH DAILY! Full and part-time shifts. We will train you. Call Ian at 905- 440-2011. CABLE TV INSTALLER Apart- ment and Equipment Tech required. Experience an asset. Please fax 905-725-2818 or email advancedcommunications@ psend.com or phone 905-725- 7973. COUNTER HELP required, full/part time for dry cleaners, Oshawa/Whitby. Call (905)706- 2561. ENTREPRENEURIAL MINDED Women call (905)686-1117. Join us for brunch, network and hear about Shaklee Corporation's Work At Home opportunity. Ex- plore the many benefits of be- coming an Independent Asso- ciate for this 50-year old compa- ny. Shaklee offers flexible re- warding opportunities for stay-at- home women and second income seekers. Door prizes, give-aways! Proceeds to girls inc.TM Spon- sored by Mercedes Benz Dur- ham. KWIK KOPY DESIGN and Print Center, Pickering, requires cus- tomer service rep. No experience required but would be an asset. Fax resume to 905-831-3977. EQUIPMENT OPERATOR to run various pieces of farm machinery. Experience an asset. Fax resume to 905-432-2970 or email jnewman@amwater.com For more info 1-613-849-8522. EXPERIENCED FISH CUTTER - Permanent, full-time position. Available immediately. 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(905)619-6761 or Fax resume to 905-619-0788 MONDAY-SATURDAY (approx 20-30 hrs/wk) & SATURDAY help for Ajax car dealer. Duties: driving, running errands, helping in shop. Must have valid clean drivers license & drive standard. Min. wage. (Saturday's suitable for students). (905)427-2415 PERRY HOUSE CHILD CARE SERVICES is now hiring: School- age E.C.E. & Supply Teachers. Apply to: 129 Perry St. Whitby, L1N 4B7. PET GROOMER,must be experi- enced. Part time possibly full time. Fax resume to 905-579- 0377. REGISTRATION OFFICERS. $20.00/avg. hr. Cash Bonuses Paid Daily. We Train You! For- eign Student Graduates Qualify. 905 435 0518 RN'S, RPN'S, PSW's & house cleaning staff needed immediate- ly for the Durham region. Re- liability and dependability at must. Flexible hours, Vehicle an asset. Fax resume to (905)665-6687 or email tina@tnehealthpros.com TELEMARKETING PART-TIME evenings, mature individuals with experience preferred. $10/hr. Call 905-686-2445, ext. 305 ROCK & ROLL ATTITUDE! Like teamwork, music & people? 10 full-time positions available imme- diately. No experience neces- sary. Paid weekly/No commis- sion. Call Haley 905-668-5544. SCHOOLBUS DRIVERS re- quired. Clean drivers abstract. Free training provided. Suits young retirees. Regular part-time hours in Durham Region. Stock Transportation 1-800-889-9491 SUPERINTENDENT,part time for maintaining & managing 5 6- unit bldgs, north Whitby. Send re- sume: realty management service 223 Brock St. North, Ste-202, Whitby L1N-4H6 SUPERINTENDENTS East Durham area. Mature couple required. Good salary and 2-bdrm apt. Routine repairs & mainte- nance, cleaning. Some adminis- trative duties. Clear police check required. Please send resumes to File #329, c/o Oshawa This Week, P.O. Box 481, 865 Fare- well St. Oshawa, ON L1H 7L5 THE GTA’S BEST water feature contractor is looking for Full-time Laboourer/Driver to join our team. Must be hard working, dedicated, physically fit. Training provided Apply: pondmaster@gmail.com Or phone 905-427-6240 TORONTO'S LARGEST Land- scaping Company pays $100- $500 DAILY for outdoor Summer work. Hiring honest, energetic in- dividuals to fill our many Summer positions. Email gtaspringwork@hotmail.com. YEAR ROUND MAINTENANCE company looking for crew mem- bers. Experience an asset. Winter work available. Resume plus driv- er abstract required. Benefit package available. Call Mon - Fri 905-619-6761 or fax resume to 905-619-0788. BUSY UPSCALE SALON in Brooklin requires F/T Reception- ist and P/T Barber/Stylist. Please drop off resume at Per- sonal Touch, 5969 Baldwin St. ENERGETIC FAST-PACED SALON currently seeking exp. Estheticians & Hair Stylists in Ajax. Wage, commissions & other incentive programs available.Please call 905-686-4128 or 905-686-9174 Fax resume to 905-686-8761 ESTHETICIANS REQUIRED part time for the facial place, Whitby 905-668-8128. HAIRSTYLIST WANTED with clientele. High commission. 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Benefits, paid travel, training, competitive wages. Experience, dependable and hard workers needed. Fax resume to 905-697-3430 BUILD YOUR CAREER WITH US!! Large Pickering brokerage seeking a dynamic individual for a fast-paced, multi-tasking administrative team. Advancement potential. MS Office, strong keyboarding skills and attention to detail a must. Insurance experience an asset. Fax resume to First Durham Insurance, attention Susan Goostrey@ 905-427-4615 TORONTO / GTA AREA Clerical Support ●Sales & Marketing Inbound Customer Service ● Accounting 28k - 55k ●1-3 years Experience General Office Skills & Problem Solving Abilities Call 416-214-1556 or Email: info@mycareerlift.com RNs & RPNs required by long- term care facility in Bowmanville. Fax resume to 905-623-1374 or email pjbrown@extendicare.com DURHAM BASEMENT TECH- NOLOGIES INC.(www.dbti.ca) seeks experienced workers to waterproof foundations and relat- ed work. Whimis training etc. and WSIB required (905)665-1585 info@dbti.ca WOOD DECK INSTALLER Crew wanted for the GTA imme- diately. Must have experience, truck and tools required. Call Steve (905)427-0772, Pickering. CORPORATE/REAL ESTATE SECRETARY Busy Whitby law office has an opening for a full- time legal secretary. Must have a MINIMUM OF 5 YEARS corpo- rate/commercial experience, working knowledge of real estate and able to work independently. Fax resume to (905)430-0878 P/T REAL ESTATE RECEP- TIONIST required for evenings Mon-Fri 5-9pm/weekends Sat 9-5pm, Sun 10-3pm. You must have excellent phone etiquette, proficient with computers/soft- ware and the ability to multi-task. Experience is preferred but willing to train the right individual. Please fax your resume attention: Kim Martin 905-831-8147. PART-TIME EVENING & weekend Receptionist required immediately for busy real estate office. Office experience preferred. Starting @ $10/hr. Email Resume to: realestatereception@hotmail.com ARE YOU AN EXPERIENCED label sales representative? Are you selling pressure sensitive la- bels in the GTA? Contact us to discuss an opportunity: sales@flexomaster.ca PICKERING-BASED TRADE publishing company est 1986 seeks exp jr ad sales. Base + commission. Resume to rwh@rogers.com CERTIFIED DENTAL assistant required full-time for modern dental practice. Level II preferred. Fax resume to: 905-686-8718. DENTAL RECEPTION- IST/TREATMENT Coordinator required full-time for modern dental practice. Minimum 2 years dental experience necessary. Fax resume to: 905-686-8718. EXPERIENCED DENTAL Assist- ant/Receptionist required for busy dental office in Oshawa area. Please fax resume to (905)436- 9672. P/T DIETARY AIDE for estab- lished Nursing Home. Food Ser- vice Worker Program En- rolled/Grad Food Handlers Certifi- cate required. Heavy lifting re- quired. Available to work days, evenings, weekends. 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Send resumes to Dental Futures, 1801 Dundas St. East, PO Box 70567, Whitby, ON L1N 9G3 or e-mail to: dentalfutures@sympatico.ca NEW ALOETTE CONSULTANT in YOUR area. Call for a FREE consultation Daniela 905-706-2460 WAIT STAFF, COOK & DINING MANAGER,FT/PT. Bring resume in person to EggsCrepes Restau- rant, 250 Bayly St. W., Ajax, or call (905)683-3535. Buy one breakfast/lunch for regular price, second for half price! Expires May10. OLDE WHITBY.Lovely RAISED BUNGALOW with large, bright LEGAL basement apartment. May/June closing. Excellent neig- bourhood, income property. By appointment only. 905-706-0540, 506-216-0353 INDUSTRIAL BAY Near Oshawa Centre. High roll-up door, heat- ing, air compressor, utilities incl. Parking. Auto repair, machining, hobbies and other uses (light in- dustrial). Month-to-month consid- ered. Outside Sea storage con- tainer available. 905-576-2982 or 905-626-6619. PARK/BLOOR OSHAWA,IN- DUSTRIAL UNIT, available im- mediately. 1,425sq.ft. 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ONTARIOWIDE FINANCIAL CORPORATION 1-888-307-7799 CENTRAL FUNDING GROUP, first & second mortgages to 100%. From 5.7 % for 5 years. Best available rates. Private funds available. Refinancing debt consolidation a specialty. For fast professional service call (905)666-4986. FAST MORTGAGE Re-Fi & Credit Repair. (905)443-0197 PRIVATE FUNDS - 1st, 2nd mortgages. Consolidate bills, low rates. No appraisal needed. Bad credit okay. Save money. No obli- gation. No fees OAC. Call Peter (416)460-4594, Mortgage Lead- ers 1 & 2 BEDROOM APTS, Oshawa. Starting from $450/mo plus heat/hydro. Avail. May/June First/last, references. Quebec St. Also 304 Simcoe S., $520/mo. Stephen 905-259-5796, 905-576- 8699. 1 & 2 bedroom NORTH OSHAWA bright quiet apartment, Simcoe North at Russett. Hard- wood floors, well-maintained 12plex, newly renovated, near bus/shopping. New appliances, cable/heat/water/parking includ- ed. Laundry, No dogs. 905-576- 2982. 2 & 3 BEDROOM APARTMENTS Close to schools, shopping, hospital. On site superintendent and security WINDJAMMER APTS 33 Falby Crt., Ajax (905)686-0841 www.ajaxapartments.com 2 & 3 BEDROOM APARTMENTS Close to schools, shopping, hospital. On site superintendent and security 77 Falby Crt., Ajax (905)686-0845 www.ajaxapartments.com RAM-LAND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 1 BEDROOM APARTMENT Clean, bright, in quiet neighbour- hood in Bloor/Albert area. central air, no pets, first/last required. $700/mo. Available immediately. 905-435-1091, 905-579-3322 1 BEDROOM spacious apt. 140 Nonquon Apt #415. 1st/last. For application Call Ida 905-579-1626 1 LARGE bedroom furnished basement apartment. $795-inclu- sive. Separate Entrance, close to all amenities. No smoking, no pets. Rossland/Garden. 905-430- 3179. Quiet street, great neigh- borhood. 1-BDRM APARTMENT in coun- try estate, Kirby. Avail. June-1st. Swimming pool, sauna, and ac- cess to 600 acres. Fridge, stove, first/last. $725/month, inclusive. Call (905)725-9991. 1-BEDROOM apartment $650+ hydro. 2-BEDROOM APT, $750+ hydro. Available, no dogs. Oshawa, Bloor St. E area. Work- ing adults preferred. Call Mary 905-721-9817 2 BDRM BASEMENT APT. in Dundas/Garden area. Spacious. $850/month first/last. Utilities in- cluded. Parking, laundry facilities available. Recently renovated. Available immediately. 905-925- 3870. 2-BDRM BSMT APT in Ajax, available immediately, own wash- er/dryer, parking available, $850/mo cable included, no pets/smoking, (905)239-5824 or (647)402-5824. 2-BDRM LARGE apt in O.C. area, $895 heat, water, laundry facilities, parking included (hydro extra). No pets, available June 1st or sooner. (905)728-8868 2-BEDROOM APT, OSHAWA., newly painted, sep entrance, $775, first/last, May 1st. Ideal for elderly couple. Clean and quiet, no stairs to climb. (905)434-4637 Condominium Suites in Oshawa 2 & 3 Bdrm's Free Utilities, Parking. Senior's, Retiree's & GM Discounts 905-728-4993 A LARGE BACHELOR,spacious eat-in kitchen, 4pc bath, separate entrance, large storage area, freshly painted, new flooring. Near buses, walk to downtown, Oshawa. Available May 1st or 15th. Only $625/mth! 1-BEDROOM APT. Steps from bus, mins to college/university. Parking, backyard, $700/mo plus hydro. Available June 1st. 866-394-2533. AJAX SOUTH,bachelor, eat-in kitchen, dishwasher, new fridge, 3-pc bath, sep entrance, wash- er/dryer, parking $700. first/last, immediate. (905)427-8695 AJAX,By The Lake, legal 1 bed- room. Separate entrance, park- ing, laundry and cable. Freshly painted. Quiet mature female pre- ferred. $750/inclusive. Available immediately. (905)619-2767. AVAILABLE JUNE 1ST,Ajax, very bright, 2-bedrooms with large livingroom, walkout base- ment, private entrance, 5 appli- ances, references, no smok- ing/pets. $1050 all inclusive. (905)427-5770, 905-427-6811 AVAILABLE MAY 1ST Bright 1- bdrm basement apt. Separate en- trance. 1-parking, fully furnished with TV, shared laundry facilities, wireless internet. Call Larry 905- 924-2999. BACHELOR BASEMENT, Har- mony/Olive, large kitchen, 4 pc. bath, suit one person. Laundry, parking, cable included. No smoking/pets. First/last required. June 1st. $600/mo. (905)721- 9621. BOWMANVILLE downtown 1 plus bedroom, $680 plus hydro, includes heat. Parking, coin laun- dry. Call Liza (905)623-4302. ONE BEDROOM,available June lst. Park and Adelaide, clean & bright, $705. First and last. 905- 725-8350 or (905)242-8487. BOWMANVILLE large one & two bedroom apts available now. Clean, security entrance bldg. Rent includes appliances utilities & parking. Laundry facilities. (905)666-1074, 905-419-4445 BOWMANVILLE MODERN, clean, quiet adult-lifestyle build- ing, 1620sq.ft., dual level, 2- bdrm PLUS OFFICE, laundry, parking. No dogs. $1200+ hydro Avail May/June 1. 905-725-1052 BOWMANVILLE Stunning new 2-bdrm bsmt. apt, 1000 sq.ft. quiet court, ceramic, laundry, parking, yard, $940+hydro (heat included). Available July 1st. (905)922-8476. BOWMANVILLE, BRIGHT,spa- cious, clean 1-bedroom. Laun- dry, parking. No dogs. Suitable for single person. $775/month. Avail June/July 1. 905-725-1052 BRAND NEW 2 bedroom base- ment apartment, 850sq.ft., Laun- dry, parking. Brock/Taunton, Whitby. near schools and amenities. Available immediately. $900/inclusive. No smoking. Call for viewing. (416)728-2421 CENTRAL WHITBY,Minutes to GO. Spacious 2-bdrms. Open concept kitchen/livingroom, fami- lyroom, quiet 5-unit bldg. Laundry facilities, Small car parking. First/last. $920/month. May 1st, no dogs. Daytime viewings. Day (905)666-3338, evening (905)832-2722. DOWNTOWN OSHAWA King & Simcoe large newly renovated considered two bedroom loft style apartment inc. washer/dryer $865.00 includes utilities. Available May 1st. first & last req'd. (905) 706-6949 EXTRA LARGE SPACIOUS 1- bdrm, Oshawa. Lower semi de- tached, appliances included, laundry, 2 car parking, $725/month inclusive, May 1st. Call (705)324-9052 leave mes- sage. FANTASTIC OSHAWA 2-storey apt in century home, 2-bedroom, 2 full baths, $950 all inclusive. Available now. Leave message (905)434-7012. LARGE just renovated 2-bdrm apt in Oshawa's best area. Quiet clean bldg, heat/hydro & parking included. Avail May 1st. $900/mo. 905-579-2426 or 905-728-3088 NORTH Oshawa 3 bedroom May lst./June lst. 1 & 2 bedroom June lst. Clean, family building. Heat, hydro and two appliances includ- ed. Pay cable, parking and laun- dry facilities. (905)723-2094 NORTH OSHAWA Bachelor apt, walkout, huge windows, full sep- arate kitchen, large bathroom, pri- vate entrance. $550/mo Avail. May 905-721-2894 NORTH OSHAWA,newly reno- vated 1-bedroom $760 & 2-bed- room $820. Nice units. Includes utilities, fridge, stove, parking. Call 905-435-0703 or 416-902-1174. OSHAWA 1-BDRM APT in-house, 2nd.-floor, separate entrance, crown molding's, bathroom, kitchen, livingroom, parking, laundry. Walking distance to Oshawa Centre. $800/mo. inclusive, available now.(905)442-3665. OSHAWA All inclusive $775. Near GM. Large clean basement apt in quiet private home. Separ- ate entrance, parking, laundry, central air, satellite TV. Available may 1. (905)903-2303 evenings. OSHAWA LARGE one bedroom basment, private entrnace, park- ing, laundry, $750 a month. Legal unit. Avaialble June lst. Quiet street on transit route. (905)244- 5296. OSHAWA, 1 & 3 bedroom apts. for rent. Looking for non-smokers with no pets. Recently renovat- ed/Parking/A/C, washer/dryer, utilities included. Available imme- diately. First/last required. $800, $1050. 905-725-7644. OSHAWA,2 bedroom apt., newly renovated, hardwood floors, cable, lots of parking. $875/month inclusive. Available June 1st. (905)436-7411 OSHAWA,2-bdrm lower level of duplex, laundry facilities, parking, $800/mo+ heat & hydro. First/last. Call (905)433-7970. OSHAWA,Best Deals! Newly Renovated 1 bdrm. Senior life- style bldg. Large units, new kitch- ens, carpeting, windows, security. Near hospital, bus stop. Call 905-728-4966 or 1-866-601-3083 www.apartmentsinontario.com OSHAWA, GRANDVIEW area basement apt. Large livingrm, fireplace, kitchen, new bathroom, parking, laundry. No smok- ing/pets. 1-bdrm $650; 2-bdrm $750. Prefer working person. (905)723-3419 OSHAWA, HARMONY/ROSS- LAND, 1-bdrm, 5-appliances, bright, like new, parking, c/a, $725/month, inclusive. Cindy (905)432-3222, LM. OSHAWA, KING/SIMCOE - 1 & 2 bedrooms, laundry facilities, 1 parking, $700 & $750/month plus utilities, available June 1st. Call Val 905-720-0255. OSHAWA,large clean one bed- room apartment, available June. lst. Near hospital. Parking and utilities included. Coin laundry available. No pets. $720 per mo. First/last. (905)767-8418. OSHAWA, WINTER SPECIAL! Newly renovated 2 bedroom. Senior lifestyle bldgs. Large units. New kitchens & applianc- es, carpeting, windows, security. Near schools/bus stop and amenities. Available April/May. 1-866-601-3083 905-432-6912. www.apartmentsinontario.com OSHAWA, WINTER SPECIAL! Under new Management. 1 & 2 bdrms, adult lifestyle bldg. Large units, new windows, security. Near bus, shopping. Avail. April/May. Call 905-723-1009 or 1-866-601-3083 or 905-728-3162 www.apartmentsinontario.com PICKERING BEAUTIFUL bright 1200sq ft basement apt. separate entrance. 1-bedroom, fireplace, A/C, cable. No smoking/pets. $925/mo utilities included. Available June 1. Call 416-716- 4735. PICKERING,Executive home Rosebank/Sheppard. Bright 2- bdrm basement, private entrance, washer/dryer, parking, storage, fireplace, A/C. $1050/mo inclu- sive. No pets/smokers. Gita 905- 837-3015, 647-208-4482. Available immediately. PICKERING, WHITES/FINCH, newly renovated 2-bedroom bright basement apartment. Quiet neighborhood, separate entrance, own laundry, parking, A/C. No smoking. $900/month, utilities/cable included. Available immediately. (647)206-2397. PICKERING,WHITES/STROUDS Clean, Bright, Quiet, 1 Bedroom Walk-out Basement, 75% Fur- nished, Leather Sofa, Separate entrance, Cable, Internet, Full Eat-in Kitchen, Parking, No Pets, Ref, Immediate, Working Single female or Couple preferred. $725.00/month inclusive - 416- 722-1607. PORT PERRY,Walk to Lake Scugog. Enjoy a peaceful, beautiful town. Spacious 3-bdrm. in well-kept, quiet 3-storey apt building. Balcony, 1-parking, Security Video. No dogs. First/last. Call 905-985-0748 or 905-430-7816. PORT WHITBY 1722/1724 Duffe- rin St. Newly renovated spacious, quiet 2-bedrooms $895. Avail. May 1st. Laundry/parking, walk to GO, 401/Brock St. Near sports arena/shopping. 1-800-693-2778 REGENCY PLACE Apartments 1 & 2 Bed. Util. incl. Security & pking. Laundry, social room & ad- ditional storage. Min. to shopping & parks. Access to Hwy. 401 & public transit. 15 Regency Cres. (Mary St. & Hickory St) 905-430- 7397 www.realstar.ca RENOVATED LARGE 1-bed- room bstm apt., N. Oshawa, quiet court. Available/view May 3 & 4. Fist/last, references. $750/month all inclusive. Call (289)355-2125 leave message. SIMCOE/MILL OSHAWA,near 401. Nice, clean, quiet building, near shopping, transportation. Utilities included. 2-bedroom, $869, first/last. (905)436-7686 until 8pm. TESTA HEIGHTS 1, 2 & 3 bed. w/upgraded finishes. Util. incl. Security & parking. Landscaped grounds, private patios & bal- conies. 2 Testa Rd. (Reach St. & Testa Rd) 905-852-2534 www.realstar.ca WHITBY 1-BEDROOM, on Go bus, laundry, parking included, private entrance, available June lst. $745/month, all inclusive. (905)655-7277 WHITBY 3-BEDROOM 1025sq.ft. apt, main level, quiet non-smok- ing triplex. Extra-large kitchen, living/dining room, $1050/mo includes utilities, shared laundry, parking, yard. First/last/referenc- es. 905-852-5264 after 5pm. WHITBY Immaculate one-bed- room apt available May 1. $785 rent includes appliances, heat, laundry facilities & parking. (905)666-1074, 905-556-0455. WHITBY CENTRAL 2-bedroom, top floor, smoke-free, senior lifestyle quiet building. Secure entrance, parking, July 1st. $850+hydro, no dogs. Referenc- es/credit check required. (905)432-2264, 905-436-2982. WHITBY PLACE 1 & 2 bed. Landscaped grounds. Balconies, laundry & parking. Access to Hwy. 401 & public transit. Near shopping & schools. 900 Dundas St. E. (Dundas St. & Garden St) 905-430-5420 www.realstar.ca WHITBY SOUTH - Spacious 1&2 bdrm starting $750- $900/month. Laundry, first/last, minutes to GO, Avail. May 1/earli- er. No dogs. Daytime viewings only Mon - Fri, references. Days (905)666-3338, evenings (905)832-2722. WHITBY,Garden and Dundas large one bedroom basement apartment for rent, separate en- trance, share laundry, Util. inc. $700. mo. May lst. No pets or smoking. Call 905-995-4353 or 647-207-2052. WHITBY,large 2-bedroom base- ment apt., $950/mo, all new, in- cludes utilities and cable. Laundry facilities. No pets/smoking, refer- ences required. (905)683-6863 2-BEDROOM,Bowmanville Con- do, in Aspen Springs Community. Parking, top floor, corner suite with Juliet balcony. Laminate, ce- ramic floors, ensuite laundry. $1,139/month, plus. (905)427- 5982. BOWMANVILLE, 2 BEDROOM condo, ground floor, 5 applianc- es. Available June 1. Non-smok- ers, no pets. $1,000/mo. + utilities. Call Ron or Jane 905- 985-2913. PICKERING, 3-BEDROOM con- do. 5-appliances, walking dis- tance to GO Station, and PTC. Fantastic view of Frenchman's Bay. Available June 1st. $1,350/month, inclusive. (905)686-3201 WHITBY, CONDO at lake. 1-bed- room, steps from marina, water front trail, shopping, GO Train. Ensuite laundry, parking space. Available June 1st. $1,150/month. (905)438-1649. $ !AAAA ABA-DABA-DOO- OWN - No Rent! $0 Down (OAC) Only $899.03/mth all inclusive plus utilities. 3-bedroom central air, private yard, shows beautiful- ly. $38,000 Family Income. Call Ken Collis Broker, Coldwell Banker 2M Realty (905)576- 5200 kencollis@sympatico.ca $695/MONTH $0 DOWN (oac). Why rent when you can own any house from $695/month, zero down up to $2,000 credit. Require family income from $35,000/yr. and good established credit. I'll qualify you on the phone. Why rent; call Bill Roka, Sales Rep Remax Spirit (905)728-1600 or 1- 888-732-1600. wroka@trebnet.com Nobody sells more homes than Remax. 3 BEDROOM HOUSE Oshawa Ritson/Olive, large bedrooms, near schools/shopping, available immediately. $950+utilities. first/last, No pets. (905)433-2170 4+ BEDROOMS,2.5 storey house, detached, Ritson/Athol area, 2-bathrooms, garage, fin- ished basement, 4-appliances, C/A. $1,350/month, plus. First/last. (289)240-1258. 4+1 BEDROOM home on cul-de- sac, near schools, shopping. Dbl. car garage, CAC. $1,700/mo. plus util. First/last and referenc- es. Available August 1st. Call Rob 905-723-3755 AJAX AVAILABLE immediately. Clean, renovated 3-bedroom bungalow, upper level, $1150. plus utilities. Harwood just north of Hwy 2. BAYLY/PICKERING BEACH RD. upper level 3 bed- room, 3-washrooms, freshly painted, $1350 plus 2/3 utilities. Prefer non smoking/no pets. Den- nis Morgan, Sutton Group Heri- tage 905-831-9500, 416-587- 0060. AJAX, DETACHED, 3-bedroom, 2-full bathrooms, 4-appliances, new high efficiency gas furnace + central air. $1250+ Gas and Hy- dro. Available June-1st. Non- smoking environment. (905)686- 0096. AJAX, HARWOOD/HWY 2,3- bedrooms, upper level of house, laundry, parking no pets/smoking first/last. Suits 3 single people, or family. Avail. immediately. (905)686-5297 BOWMANVILLE 3 bedroom bungalow, on a large lot in ma- ture neighborhood. All appliances included 2 car garage, A/C, lst/last, $1,350 plus utilities. June lst. (905)623-0116. BOWMANVILLE, 4-BEDROOM 2-storey house, sittingroom, walk to school/bus. All appliances in- cluded, garage, fenced backyard, nice residential neighbourhood. Available May 1st. $1400/month. Call (905)697-3164. sales help & agents A/P PAGE 28 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, April 30, 2008 newsdurhamregion.com BUNGALOW, RENT TO OWN, 3+1 bedroom, 2 bathrooms, fin- ished basement, new kitchen, hot tub, 4 appliances, central air. Nice area Oshawa. (705)722- 2145. CHURCH/TAUNTON, COUNTRY living in city. 3 bedroom house, 1 bedroom finished basement on 3 acre lot. 2 washrooms. $1650+. 416-819-5448, 289-314-2010, 905-767-0072. COURTICE 3-BEDROOM de- tached 2 storey, new broadloom, laminate, painting, furnace, gar- age. Walkout to large yard. No houses behind. $1495. Available from May. 905-436-6454. DUNDAS/WELLINGTON,totally renovated. 3-bdrm main floor, large livingroom/diningroom, large new 4-pc bath w/ceramics, new eat-in kitchen w/ceramics. new fridge/stove. $1200/mo inclu- sive, yard, no pets. (905)668- 3482 OSHAWA,4-bdrms, brand new home, Harmony/Taunton area. Parking, laundry, garage. Near all amenities. Absolutely no pets/smoking. Available immedi- ately. Before 5pm 1-877-687- 7253 or after 416-562-2542. PICKERING, BROCK/MAJOR Oaks, 3 bedroom house, freshly painted, clean, 5 appliances, a/c, double driveway. Balcony off din- ing room. Front patio. No pets/smoking. Amenities. Available June 1st. $1300/month. 905-686-6684. RITSON/ADELAIDE, ONE small house, one bedroom, parking, shed available (extra) $550 plus hydro. lst/last. plus security de- posit. (905)434-5627. UPPER 2-STOREY,quiet Ajax neighbourhood, 2700sq.ft., 4- bedrooms, 2-1/2 baths, applianc- es, furnished, 1 garage, 2/3 drive- way, all amenities included. $1800 monthly first/last, referenc- es, Avail. July 1st. 905-686-9279 WHITBY,4-bdrm mainfloor bun- galow, all inclusive with laundry and satellite, $1250/mo. First/last. No pets/smoking. (905)721-1862. AN OSHAWA SOUTH town- house, 3-bedroom $975+ utilities. Close to schools & shopping. First/last. 905-579-9956. BRIGHT, EXECUTIVE,Bow- manville, 2-storey end unit. new hardwood, ceramics, upgraded carpet, 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, garage access, landscaped, fenced yard. c/air, F.A.G. Stain- less appliances, gas barbecue incl. near schools, shopping 401, July 1st (possibly June 1st) $1325+util. No pets/smoking. (905)442-6852 CARRIAGE HILL 2 & 3 bed. townhouses. In-suite laundry, util. incl., Balconies, patios, courtyard. Pking. avail. Near DT, shopping, restaurants, schools, parks. 122 Colborne St. E. (Simcoe N., Colborne E) 905-434-3972 www.realstar.ca N.OSHAWA:Large 3-bedroom townhouse. Available June 1. Ideal for family/couple. $1,000+utilities first/last. Respon- sible tenants only, credit check required. Connie/Rick 905-686- 5768. PICKERING 3-bedroom 1-1/2 baths end unit townhouse, with balcony. Across from Pickering Town Centre. Very clean. Available May 1st. $1300/mo+ utilities. (905)839-3087. SPACIOUS 3-BEDROOM,walk- out bsmt, great condition. Central Oshawa, appliances, rec-room, $1300/month all inclusive, first/last, available June 1st. Call Martin or Regny (905)728-1420. TAUNTON TERRACE 3 bed- room townhouses. Ensuite laun- dry. Landscaped grounds w/pool & playground. Private backyards. Sauna & pking avail. Near shop- ping & schools, public transport. 100 Taunton Rd. E. (Taunton Rd. & Simcoe St.) 905-436-3346 www.realstar.ca WAVERLY/ROSSLAND-3 & 4 bedrooms, 1-1/2 bathroom townhomes, renovated interior & exterior, available in friendly family-oriented complex. Immediate. $1095-$1195+utilities. 4 appliances, hardwood flooring, backs onto ravine. Near schools, park, transit, shopping. Contact Bob at 905-240-4942. AJAX NORTH ROOM in luxury home, use of kitchen, suitable to working individual, $450/month, includes utilities. First/last re- quired. Available immediately. 905-686-1168. AJAX, WALK to lake, clean, quiet home, share 2 furnished rooms, internet, cable, parking, laundry, $520/month. First/last, no pets. Call (416)819-8708 AJAX:1-furnished room for rent in a large furnished home. Phone, internet, cable, parking, laundry. $550, First/last. No smoking/pets. Avail immed. 416- 893-0140. INVITATION TO BID Bids for services listed below address to: The Distribution Manager News Advertiser 130 Commercial Ave. Ajax, ON, L1S 2H5 Will be received until 5 p.m.Wednesday May 28, 2008. Contract commencing July 1, 2008. Work consists of trucking, warehousing, counting,inserting, bagging and dropping off papers, flyers, catalogues and other products to specific drop locations in the Ajax/Pickering area. Delivery to be completed within 3 hrs. after receiving final product. Information packages available at 130 Commercial Ave. Ask for Ajax area - Bid #1 Lowest or any bids will not be accepted, only those successful companies will be contacted. AVAILABLE IN Oshawa, fur- nished room, bright very clean house, share kitchen & bath- rooms, run of house, non-smoker, parking, laundry, high-speed in- ternet, near all amenities, $455/month. (289)314-1949 OSHAWA Adelaide/Townline. Large furnished room. basement, quiet home, private 2-pc, shared kitchen, laundry, shower. Parking, cable, internet/utilities included. Non smoking. Available Immedi- ately. $500/mo. Call Sue (905)259-2211 OSHAWA ROOM for Rent $415/month first/last includes cable, washer/dryer, phone. near downtown & shopping centre. Call Dave (905)433-0160 PICKERING, BROCK/401,large furnished room w/cable, internet, phone, parking. Walk to Go bus/PTC, amenities. Very clean house w/regular maid service. No pets/smoking. $500 inclusive. (905)424-0860 ROOMS(OSHAWA),prestigious neighborhood. Swimming pool, BBQ, outdoor bar, deck, laundry, internet, new appliances, cable. Non smoker. $400-$500/month, all inclusive. Available immediate- ly. (289)240-3850. SHARE AJAX OR PICKERING House, clean quiet adult occu- pied. Furnished, cable TV, inter- net, house phone, laundry, park- ing. First/last. Smoking outside/no pets. $465/inclusive, www.sharemyhouse.ca 905-391- 3809. WHITBY LARGE newly furnished room in executive home, share kitchen and bath, no smoker, $120 per week. Available immedi- ately. Call (905)430-2606 WHITBY OLD DOWNTOWN room to rent for mature male in quiet home, furnished, very clean, parking, satellite, full kitchen, 2- bathrooms, familyroom, no smok- ing/pets, $550,inclusive, Available May-lst. 905-426-0916. AT BLOOR & SIMCOE,Oshawa. Share furnished apt with 2 males. Near all amenities, bed/sitting room, cable/internet, parking in- cluded. Available immediately, lst/last, $450/mo inclusive, View- ing (905)433-4088. NORTH PICKERING,Whites /Taunton. ROOM FOR RENT, in 4000sq.ft., home, fireplaces. $500, $650 or $750 (private en- trance), one available, your choice. Paul: (416)527-3858 NORTH WHITBY.Live in a Cas- tle. Luxury furnished bedroom. Beautiful jaccuzzi bathroom, TV. room, cable/parking, outdoor hot- tub. No pets. Available May 1st. $650/mo. (905)432-6454 SIMCOE/BLOOR,share home with 1 person owner, partly fur- nished. $450/month. Available immediately. Viewing (416)598- 0262. CLEARWATER FLORIDA,3- bedroom fully furnished air condi- tioned manufactured homes. Pool, hot tub, near beaches & major attractions, children wel- come. $400/wk (less than half the price of a cottage) Photos shown in your home. (905)683-5503. BEAUTIFUL VICEROY home on lake Scugog, great swimming, fishing, sunsets, No bugs. Near Toronto, casinos & golf courses. Hardwood floors, stainless appli- ances, internet, barbecue, canoe etc. $1500/week. (705)786-3579 WATERFRONT Lake Consecon, beautiful 3 bedroom cottage. Great fishing, boating, swimming, beaches nearby. Boat and motor available. 1-1/2 hrs east of Toron- to. $1000/week. No smoking. 905-824-4133, Cell 416-414-2739 1989 28' WINNEBAGO.Excel- lent condition. Sleeps 6. Stove, fridge, microwave, bath- room/shower, A/C, furnace, back- up camera, awning. Approx 90,000 miles. Call 905-723-1724 or 905-723-1783. 20' HOUSE TRAILER 2002, like new, used only 1 week-end. Can sleep 9. Selling due to sickness. Phone 4 info. (905)725-3371 2003 COLEMAN Santa Fe Tent Trailer. Loaded, furnace, hot wa- ter tank, king size/double beds. 2-stoves, 3-way fridge. Outside shower. $6,800, O.B.O. Call (905)263-8524. 2004 MICROLITE FLEETWOOD Caravan Travel Trailer. Excellent condition. Fridge, air, heat, con- vection microwave, oven, full bathroom, plenty of storage, sleeps 6. $18,000. 905-721-9017. 2006 FLEETWOOD TAOS 8 ft. tent trailer, with enclosed canopy, dinette, propane tank. Sleeps 6. One owner. Like new $4,800. or best offer. (905) 655-9821. RICE LAKE seasonal RV site. Full hook-up in family park. Heat- ed pool, fire pit and docking. www.towermanorlodge.com Call 905-342-2078. GETAWAY in May.Relax, fish, treat yourself to a break at Sand Beach Lodge on the beautiful French River. 3.5hr north of To- ronto. American plan cottages. Special May 16 weekend offer! www.sandbeachlodge.com 705- 857-2098 sbl@vianet.ca single Italian male, 60, looking for companion to share long-last- ing relationship. Must like country living, great food and fine wine. (905)579-1301 ERASE YOUR CRIMINAL Record. We succeed where our competition can't. We give free consultations. Our cost just $475. Apply online www.governmentpardons.ca Call Robyn 1-800-298-5520 SWF, 53 YEARS YOUNG. healthy lifestyle, non-smoker, Christian, professional. Enjoys keeping fit life, music, movies. Seeks SWM beginning with friendship. Contact 800-MyAdBox #164051 or 164051@myadbox.com or Visit www.myadbox.com/164051 EXPERIENCED, AFFORDABLE home daycare Valleyfarm/Hwy 2, large fenced backyard, fenced pool to provide summer swim- ming by former lifeguard. Large playroom, lunches/snacks. Deb- bie (905)839-7237 HOME DAYCARE AVAILABLE, PT/FT for children 6m-6y. Daily indoor and outdoor activities. Healthy, nutritious meals. Indi- vidually planned activities. ECE with international experience. Norina, 905-683-2749, merry.tots @yahoo.com. MARIA'S DAYCARE,Liver- pool/Bayly, loving mother of 1 will care for your child. Any age, lots of fun, hot meals, references available. 647-830-5842, (416)548-4741 MATURE LADY available to do daycare in my home, Major Oaks. Full-time, flexible hours (be- fore/after school). Previous day- care experience. (905)239-4790 Feed the Need in Durham Applications invited for the first Board Feed the Need in Durham (FTND), a recent incorporated non-profit organization is seeking to improve the collection and distribution of available food resources to emergency food providers in Durham Region. FTND invites interested and qualified Durham Region residents to consider serving on the first Board of Directors. These are volunteer positions within the context of a working board. Applicants, representing all areas of Durham, will bring with them varied and relevant experience in finance, operations, human resources, marketing and fundraising; an understanding of Board Governance and non-profit board policies and procedures. This is an opportunity to be involved with a new and challenging organization with projects aimed at serving an immediate need in the community. Interested applicants may visit www.ftndurham.ca Membership/Board Info link to download an application and submission information or leave mailing instructions to Heather Chalmers at 905-260-0059. Applications should be received by May 9, 2008. Applications may be returned to the attention of Ed Sormin, Chair of the Nominating Committee at c/o College Park Church, 1164 King St. E. Oshawa, ON L1H 1H9 or email to: feedtheneed@rogers.com CHILD CARE SPACES AVAILABLE Durham Professional Home Day Care •Family atmosphere •Individual attention •Care close to home •Licensed under Day Nurseries Act Call 905-509-1207 or www.durhamchildcare.org 2008 YARD SALE KITS ARE NOW BEING PREPARED. We are offering an opportunity for your business to include a coupon in these kits which will be offered free of charge to customers purchasing a yard sale ad. We will be able to distribute your coupon to Pickering, Ajax, Uxbridge, Port Perry, Whitby, Oshawa, Claring- ton, Northumberland and Brighton. For more information please call Classified Dept -- 905-576-9335 bbrowne@durhamregion.com RMT WANTED in Chiro office. Take overflow plus create own clientele. Hours are negotiable. Fax resume to (905)579-9260, Att: Brian. 3 PC. WALL unit $250., 4 drawer chest with mirror $75., 4 drawers white desk $50., Bathroom chair $25. 9905)619-0983. +CARPETS, LAMINATES & HARDWOOD, carpets installed from .99 sq. ft. Textured Berber installed from $1.44 sq. ft. Hard- woods installed from $4.99 sq. ft. 12.3 mm laminates installed from $2.69 sq. ft. 20 years experience, certified installer. Always free es- timates. Saillian Carpets. 1-800- 578-0497, 905-242-3691, 905- 373-2260. 1 DESK AND Credenza, rea- sonable condition. $75.00 each. 416-319-8861. 1/2 PRICE LEATHER JACKETS purses from $9.99; luggage from $19.99; wallets from $9.99. Everything must Go! Family Leather, 5 Points Mall, Oshawa (905)728-9830, Scarborough (416)439-1177, (416)335-7007. 1995 COLEMAN POP-UP trail- er+add a room. Sleeps 6. Good condition. Must sell due to ill health. $3200. Negotiable. 905- 683-7455. 27 FT.retail sales counter $l,850. Menu boards with letters, water cooler, apt. size table, 4 chairs, buffet, hutch, t.v. stand. (905)697- 3018. 4 DRAWER FILING legal size. Black, $25.00. 416-319-8861. 4 DRAWER LATERAL filing cabinet, 2 units. $75.00 each. 416-319-8861. 52"-RCA WIDESCREEN TV, asking $495, Skylar Peppler beige, couch, $150, Solid maple dinette set, 6-chairs, $325, 6-con- temporary solid wood armed chairs $250. (905)723-7695. AAA CARPET FLOORING & HARDWOOD:Carpet 3-rooms from $329 (30-sq. yd.) includes: carpet, pad and installation. Free estimates. Carpet repairs. Serv- ing Durham and surrounding are- as. Professional Painting also avail. Call Sam (905)686-1772 ALL NEW QUEEN orthopedic mattress set, cost $1000, sacri- fice $275. Call 905-213-4669. APPLIANCES,refrigerator, stove, heavy duty Kenmore washer & dryer, apartment size washer & dryer. Mint condition. Will sell separately, can deliver. Call (905)903-4997 ARBOR PRESS COMPLETE with attachments and stand. 3 ton. $200.00. 416-319-8861. BRAND NEW Euro-top mattress- es, all sizes: King $450., Queens $350., Doubles $300. and Tween $250. Call (905)550-2310 BRAND NEW FURNITURE:Din- ing table & 6 chairs $600, match- ing buffet $500, red chaise lounge $500, 2 microsuede chairs $100, artwork also. (905)259- 4988 CARPETS, LAMINATE & VINYL flooring. 1 or more rooms, I do it all! Carpets starting from $1.20- sq.-ft. installed. Laminate 15mm $2.20-sq-ft. Installation avail. Residential, commercial. Satis- faction guaranteed. Free Esti- mate. Lexus Flooring, Mike 905- 431-4040 DRILL PRESS BENCH type 3/4 hp. 12 speed. Needs return spring. $45.00. 416-319-8861. COKE MACHINE,can style, re- furbished, working, $800; Ameri- cana juke box + records $800; 20' above ground pool with steps $500. (905)623-0771 CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT B.E. Larkin Equipment Ltd. Kubota Construction, New Hol- land Construction used equip- ment. Durham, Clarington, North- umberland Sales Rep Jim (647)284-0971 ELLIPTICAL, LIFE FITNESS, Total Body Cross Trainer Xi. Ful- ly loaded with all options. Only 1 years old. Paid $3800, sell for $2500. 905-683-4998. FOR SALE:round oak table w/chairs, executive solid oak desk, porcelain doll moulds, ce- ramic moulds. Please call Sandi 905-434-7184 or 905-718-7075. HOT TUB COVERS Custom cov- ers, all sizes and shapes, $399 tax and delivery included. Pool safety covers. We will not be beat on price and quality. Guar- anteed. 905-259-4514. www.durhamcovers.com HOT TUBS/SPA,2008 new in wrap, fully loaded. Cost $8900, sacrifice $3900. Call (905)213- 4669 POOL TABLE, 1" slate. New in box. Cost $4300 sacrifice $1395. (905)213-4669 MAKE AN OFFER,everything must go! Fridge/stove, black set, white set. Dryer, 9pc dining set. Apt. stove. Bedroom set. Enter- tainment units. 46" TV. (289)240- 2112 Oshawa MODCHIPS installed!XBOX 360, Wii, PS2, XBOX. Profession- al install, with warranty. Call Mike at 905-626-0542 (Oshawa) www.durhammods.com MOVING SALE.BBQ, patio set, bedroom queen wood set, kitchen set, wall pictures, royal daulton dishes, tv stand, many more items of quality. 905-409-8695 OAK BARREL SETTEE set, 3-seat settee, rocker chair, occa- sional chair and 4 end tables, $2000. (905)655-7253. PIANO, APARTMENT size, Ma- son & Risch, with bench. Excel- lent condition. $975. Call (416)444-0644. PIANOS AND CLOCKS,Home Show Special Now On For Month of April! We have the best prices on new & used pianos. Not sure if your kids will stick with les- sons..try our unique rent-to-own system. 100% of all rental pay- ments apply! Large selection of upright and electronic pianos and Howard Miller clocks. TELEP PIANO 905-433-1491. www.Telep.ca WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! POOL TABLE,used, 1960's old style Brunswick Anniversary, 5x10. Disassembled, has felt, ex- tra heavy construction. $639 firm. Cash. Call (905)668-1997 leave msg. RENT TO OWN - New and reconditioned appliances, new TV's, Stereos, Computers, DVD Players, Furniture, Bedding, Patio Furniture, Barbecues & More! Fast delivery. No credit application refused. Paddy's Market, 905-263-8369 or 1-800-798-5502. SCOOTER,3-wheeler, 250-lbs capacity, brand new, battery op- erated, $1150. Will disassemble to fit into trunk of larger car. Call (905)686-8036 SOLID OAK DESK,Rattan furni- ture. Moving - MUST SELL!!! Will consider all reasonable offers. (905)668-7344. TENT TRAILER completely reno- vated. 12ft, sleeps 8, blue/whit in- terior, new fridge, cushions, cur- tains and canvas. Includes matching bed spreads. Asking $4500 Cal 905-576-5357 TRUCKLOADS OF NEW SCRATCH & DENT APPLIANC- ES new coin washers $699 and new coin dryers $599., also re- conditioned coin washer and dryers available, new Danby apt. size freezers $209, new 24" and 30" ranges $399., wide selection of new and reconditioned appli- ances available. Call us today, Stephenson's Appliances, Sales, Service, Parts. 154 Bruce St. Oshawa.(905)576-7448 VERTICLE BELT SANDER, Uses 2" X 48" belts. 1/2 HP. $75.00. 416-319-8861. 4 ADORABLE LHASA- POM/SCHITZ NOODLE puppies, vet checked, first shots, de- wormed, ready to go, parents on site, $400. 905-342-1050. BLACK LAB PUPPIES, family raised, vet checked, first shots, dewormed. Ready to go April 23rd. Call Mike (905)720-1263. DOWNSIZING KENNEL,6 month old, and 1-2 year old lab's. Registered, shots, home raised. Call 905-431-9188, 705-374-5539 evenings. www.labworld.ca GOLDEN RETRIEVER pups, 7 weeks old, dewormed and vacci- nated by Dr. Robert Green, New- castle, well mannered, farmed raised, $500. 905-786-2677. GOLDENDOODLE, AUSSIE- DOODLES & Labradoodles, Gor- geous, loving family pets, Plus 2 older girls on special $650. 705- 437-2790, www.doodletreas- ures.com JACK RUSSELL pups, reputable breeder, licence kennel, JRTCC, JRTCA & CKC member, home raised, vet checked, deposit be- ing taken. Pam 905-797-2270, Brian 905-620-0814. REGISTERED GOLDEN Retrievers, 4-females, 1-male. Puppies will come with first shot, dewormed, microchipped and 2-year written health and temperament guarantee. $850. (905)718-2326. SCHNOODLE puppies, First shots, dewormed. $450 each. Ready to go now. Call 905- 579-0252. SHIH TZU PUPPIES for sale, non allergic, no shedding, vaccinated, dewormed, vet checked $450 each. Call 905-260-8855. TRADITIONAL DOG TRAINING CLASSES. No clickers, no treats, just great results. 905- 797-2855. 1966 FORD MUSTANG COUPE, prize winning purple beauty, black interior, 200 6 cyl motor, automatic, asking $12,900 o.b.o. Phone (905)725-6121. 1973 Dodge Challenger restored miles: 108000 Int:White Ext:Red NEW 360 V8 CONTACT: tri- ciamcgean@live.com ONLY $4800 1995 BUICK REGAL,great con- dition, 183,000 kil., auto, air, p/w/l, $2,000 or bets offer. Call John at (905)579-7409. 1998 PONTIAC SUNFIRE, Good condition. Nice and clean interi- or. Like new. Dark Green. Runs well. New tires. Certified with emission. $1500 or b/o. 905- 999-9371. 1999 BUICK REGAL GRAND Sport, excellent-condition, fully loaded. New paint job, tires, bat- tery, remote-start, 88,000mls, oil- changed every-60-days. Certified, E-tested. $5,150 OBO (905)434- 1386, Cell (905)432-0190 1999 GRAND AM,White 200,000 km. Engine repair need- ed, good interior/exterior, or great for parts. Call 905-623-1295. Best offer. 2000 ACURA INTEGRA $6699, 2001 PT Cruiser $4499, 2001 Grand Am $3699, 99 Tiberon $3999, 97 Chev Pickup $3499, 97 GMC Safari 110K $3499. 10 Vehicles under $1999. Certified, E-tested. Free 6 month warranty. (Kelly & Sons Since 1976) 905- 623-1983 or 905-424-9002. www.kellyandsonsauto.com 2000 TOYOTA Corolla. 4-door, 5-speed, A/C, 147,000kms. Great condition, safety and clean air. $7,495. Call John (905)435-7490. 2001 BMW 325 I,silver, leather, sunroof, new tires. $18,999. Call (905)426-7999 or (647)296-7999. 2001 NEON,4-dr, auto, air, 99K $4200; 2001 DODGE CARAVAN, loaded, 174k, $4900; 2002 KIA RIO 4-door, auto, air, 140K $3900. All vehicles certified/e- test, 2-year warranty. 905-922- 2010; 416-841-1487 FineLine Au- to. 2001 NISSAN Maxima, CD, Heated Seats, Spoiler, Alloys, Sil- ver, No Rust, Cert., E-Test, 905- 233-4403, $8500 2004 PONTIAC GrandAm, V6, 102K; P/W/L, cold air. 4-door, white. Certified. $7500-obo. (905)995-3537 Do You Need A Vehicle? Do You Have Credit Problems? All you need is: -Valid Driver License -Insurable -Permanent employment -Self-Employed OK Call the Credit Magicians Greenwood Leasing & Finance Limited 30 Harwood Ave. Ajax, On. At 905-427-2085 2002 BUICK Century Custom, fully equipped, 136,000kms, regularly serviced and main- tained. New tires and breaks. Im- maculate inside and out. Must be seen, certified and e-tested. $7,400. (905)430-7762, after 5pm. 2004 SUNFIRE 111k $6900; 2003 Sunfire 127k $4495; 2002 Windstar SEL loaded DVD 140K $5400; 1995 Cavalier 220k $1995. All vehicles certified/e- tested, 1 year powertrain warran- ty included. 905-925-2205 or 905- 987-2205 2005 CADILLAC SRX-SUV, Northstar, AWD, 5-spd, auto, air, tan leather, XXL sunroof, trac- control, backup sensors, white- pearl, factory 6-CD Bose, 85K, 12K full GM Warranty. Mint. $27,500. (905)440-4603, 289- 314-34244 2006 CHEV COLBOLT LT, 2-door. Take over lease, $322/month. Year and a half left. 5-speed standard, stereo pack- age. (905)435-0892 98' ACCORD -Fully loaded with skirt pkg. and alloy rims. 3.0L/V6 2-dr coupe. $5500. Call 905-240- 1165. NEED A CAR?100% Credit Guaranteed, Your job is your credit, some down payment may be required. 200 cars in stock Call 877-743-9292 or apply online at www.needacartoday.ca NEED FINANCING for a newer vehicle? We offer financing for: *1st Time Buyers *Bankruptcies *Divorce *Slow or No Credit 1- 866-436-3025 or apply online: www.thecreditrebuilders.ca PONTIAC SUNFIRE 2000,2-dr. Ask for Richard (905)434-6027. ! ! $ ! AARON & LEO Scrap Cars & Trucks Wanted. Cash paid 7 days/week anytime. Please call 905-426-0357. ! ! ! A - ALL SCRAP CARS,old cars & trucks wanted. Cash paid. Free pickup. Call Bob anytime (905)431-0407. ! ! $ $ ADAM & RON'S SCRAP cars, trucks, vans. Pay cash, free pick up 7 days/week (anytime) 905-424-3508 ! A ABLE TO PAY up to $10,000 on scrap cars & trucks running or not. Free Towing 24 hours, 7 days. (905)686-1899 (Picker- ing/Ajax) or (905)665-9279 (Oshawa/Whitby). $$$$$ JOHNNY JUNKER WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE. Has the best cash deal for your good scrap cars and trucks. Speedy service. (905)655-4609 or (416)286-6156. $ $250+ TOP DOLLARS - Ajax Auto Wreckers pays for vehi- cles. We buy all scrap metal, cop- per, aluminum, fridges, stoves, etc. 905-686-1771; 416-896-7066 $100-$1000 Cash For Cars Dead or Alive Fast Free Towing 7 Days a Week (416)893-1594 1-866-256-2883 ABSOLUTELY the best CASH deal for your old junker. Cars & trucks wanted, dead or alive. Free p-up. Call 24 hrs. John 905- 263-4142 or 905-914-4142. CASH FOR CARS!We buy used vehicles. Vehicles must be in running condition. Call (905)427-2415 or come to 479 Bayly St. East, Ajax at MURAD AUTO SALES 1990 GMC half ton, remote start 28,000kms on rebuilt engine . $2700 o.b.o. Phone 905-579- 6731 2003 DODGE Dakota Quad Cab - V6 3.9L with PW, PM, PL, Cruise, Remote Starter, Boxliner and Tonneau cover. New tires and brakes. 115000 KM. $11000 OBO. (905)426-9858 DODGE 2500 Diesel 4 x 4, with Single Cab. 2003 or Newer. Must have low mileage. Call 905-344- 7724 2002 HONDA CUSTOM. lots of extras. Saddle Bags, Back rest. $7,700 or B.O. (905)432-9338 after 5:00 pm YAMAHA 650 XS, 1980, new tires, paint, chain, nice bike, certi- fied, $1,800. 1988 Mercury Cou- gar, for parts, $250. 905-373- 0572. Well-Endowed Blonde Green-eyed beauty SHAYNA Discreet & Independent 8a.m -6 p.m. 905-441-1661 Asian Girls Best Service Best Price Best Quality Girls 19+, Singapore, Chinese, Japanese, Korean and more 24hrs, Out Calls only 905-260-1238 416-833-3123 BLONDE BEAUTY Hour Glass Figure Pretty & Sexy 905-550-0428 8 am - 9 pm ERICA Sensual, Blue-Eyed Brunette Escape & relax with me Hours: 8am-7pm 905-242-0498 AAA PICKERING ANGELS ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Relaxing Massage VIP Rooms & Jacuzzi 905 Dillingham Rd. (905)420-0320 pickeringangels.com DREAM SPA Grand Opening 371 Old Kingston Rd. Unit #8 (Close to Port Union Rd) Incredible massages 7 days a week (647)436-1630 OSHAWA The Holistic $35 you want Ritson Rd. / Bloor 905-576-3456 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, April 30, 2008, PAGE 29 A/Pnewsdurhamregion.com Saturday & Sunday, May 3 & 4 Preview 9:30 A.M. Auction 11:00 A.M. Selling the Art & Antiques Collection of Brian Dodge of Toronto & Collection of Jacki Becker of Oakville and selected items. Brian Dodge was a well known figure in the an- tiques world for over 40 years. His shop "Jour- ney's End Antiques" on Markham Street, was a destination for collector's & dealers. We have been requested to sell his private collection as he is now in a nursing home. This is a chance to purchase a treasure from the past. Auction to include Victorian, Edwardian & Geor- gian Furniture, 4 Poster Bed, Numerous Book- cases, Georgian Chest-On-Chest, Display Cabi- nets, Quarter Cut Oak Dining Suite with Curved Glass Display Cabinet, Mahogany Dining Room Suite & Breakfront Bookcase, Numerous Small Tables & Side Chairs, Upholstered Furniture, In- teresting Light Fixtures, Oriental Carpets & Mir- rors. Collection of Baxter Prints, Numerous Signed Oils & Watercolours, Silhouettes, English & Continental Porcelain, Dinner Services to in- clude Royal Crown Derby "2451", Porcelain Fig- ures, Sterling Silver to include Birk's Louis Flat- ware, Bronzes, Antique Jewellery, Large Amount of Books & Antique Reference Books. Large "FRESH" Indoor Yard Sale Saturday & Sunday @ 9:30 A.M. For details and photo gallery go to www.waddingtons.ca/brighton Terms: Cash, Visa, MC, Debit, Cheque with I.D. Lunch Counter 101 Applewood Drive, Brighton, ON K0K 1H0 Phone 1-613-475-6223 CORNEIL'S AUCTION BARN Friday, May 2nd at 4:30 p.m. located 3 miles East of Little Britain on Kawartha Lakes Rd. 4., Selling a quantity of military uniforms, medals (some re- po), Lord of the Rings Swords, Banks, 8pc maple dining room set, qty. of jewellery, Grandfather clock, Rich Tone gramophone, round oak plant table, 6' oak church pew, approx. 8 place setting of Royal Albert "tea Rose" dishes, Beswick horses, Die cast cars, Jungmaster BU 133 radio controlled plane(1/6th scale), walnut sideboard and china cabinet, oak serpentine dresser and mirror, settee, 2 and 3 pc chesterfield sets, oak glass top coffee table, modern dining room set, teak dresser with mirror and 2 nite stands, maple drop front desk, 4pc. wicker set, modern bedroom sets, modern iron table and chairs, 4x6 pool ta- ble, Kenmore 24" stove, Maytag washer and dryer, Crafts- man 20Hp riding mower, 81 Ford 600 truck with 14' dump box, old radios, records, Adler and Singer industrial sew- ing machines, Craftsman 10" mitre saw and stand, Crafts- man 1 1/2 Hp air compressor, Selling a quantity of new and used computers and parts to include Silicon graphics equipment, Sw1660 LCD monitors, indigo computers, hard drives,m cables, motherboards, network cards, new se- cure digital card readers, Mircosoft wireless mice, Hp lap- top docking stations, DL 320 server, DIMM memory, Qty. of china, glass, household & collectable items. Don & Greg Corneil Auctioneers 1241 Salem Rd., R.R.#1, Little Britain (705) 786-2183 for more info. or pictures go to: www.corneil.theauctionadvertiser.com ESTATE AUCTION Stapleton Auctions, Newtonville Friday, May 2nd, 2008, 5:00 p.m. Selling the contents of a private estate and a local collection: Pine Open Buffet/Hutch; Table/Chairs; 2 Chesterfield Suites; Glass Designer sofa and cof- fee tables; Television; Mirrors; Fountain; Oil Lamps; Occasional Tables; Occasional Chairs; Wicker Chairs; Prints; Plates; China Glass; Be- swick Wall Ornaments; Large amount of Col- lectibles; Mantle Clock; License Plates; Old Tools; Toys; Coins; etc. etc. Preview after 2:00 p.m. Terms: Cash; App. Cheques; Visa, M/C, Interac Auctioneers 905.786.2244, 1.800.263.9886 www.stapletonauctions.com 'serving auction industry since 1971' SATURDAY, MAY 3 @ 10:00 a.m. Vanhaven Arena, 722 Davis Dr., Uxbridge L9P 1R2. AUCTION for NEWMARKET CENTURY HOUSE , owners' retiring after 28 years in the antique business specializing in antique lighting & glass, and also includes Furniture, Collectibles, Clocks, Coins, Art, China, Glass & Silver from the Estates of Jim FERGUSON of Uxbridge and Norman WATSON of Scugog plus others. GARY HILL AUCTIONS Celebrating 25 years in the Auction Business P.O. Box 1030, Uxbridge, ON L9P 1N3 905-852-9538, 800-654-4647, 416-518-6401 HORSE AUCTION Special Spring Sale This Saturday May 3 - 11 a.m. Claremont Horse Auction 100 English & western riding horses & ponies of all breeds. Great selection consigned! Everything must ride. Something for everyone, from family horses to show horses. Saddles & horse trailers at 11 a.m., horses 12 noon sharp. Sale held indoors. Lunch counter on premises. 1st rd. North of Claremont ON. For info 905-640-4198 Details on web site: www.claremonthorseauction.ca WEDNESDAY, MAY 7th: 4:45 pm Auction Sale of Furniture, Antiques and Collectables for an Oshawa Estate,selling at Neil Bacon Auctions Ltd., 1 km west of Utica To Include:3pc. Ivory leather chesterfield suite (ex.), ma- ple 6 piece kitchen suite, Frigidaire side by side fridge & stove, Oak dining room suite, oak bedroom suite, oak par- lour table, Victorian side chairs, miniature flatback cup- board, picture frames, chesterfield, cornflower, cranberry glass, cups and saucers, plus many other interesting items. Sale Managed and Sold By NEIL BACON AUCTIONS LTD. 905-985-1068 Auction Sale Haydon Auction Barn Tuesday May 6 at 6 pm (Note no Sale Sat May 3) Tools, Weed Eaters, Chain Saws, Big Vice, Books, Pictures, Furniture, Glass & China and Collectibles. www.donstephensonauctioneer.com Auctioneer Don Stephenson 905-263-4402 or 705-277-9829 Mother’s Day Tributes Publishing Sunday May 11 Deadline Wednesday May 7 Did You Know… that if you place your Mother’s Day Tribute with a colour (or black & white) photo, your tribute will automatically appear on our milestonesdurhamregion.com website For further information please call our Classifi ed Sales Representative 905-683-5110 Please ask for Cheryl DAVE DRINKILL 1950-2003 A million times I've needed you A million times I've cried If love could have saved you dear You never would have died. Things we feel most deeply Are the hardest things to say, My dearest...I loved you In a very special way. If I could have one lifetime wish One dream that could come true. I'd pray to God with all my heart for yesterday and you. Love Always, Jill, Kevin, Brandon & Matthew HEASLEY, Agnes -Passed away peacefully after a brave battle with cancer and surrounded by her family, on Saturday April 26, 2008 in her 70th year. Loving wife of the late William "Ernie". Beloved sister of Bobby, Jean, Fay, and Helen of Scotland, Sadie of Ontario and the late William and Margaret. Dear sister-in-law of Janet and Mervyn Pullins, Anne and Rodney Greene and Christine and David Belshaw (Ireland) and daughter-in-law of Grace Heasley (Ireland). Agnes will also be sadly missed by many nieces, nephews, and extended family in Scotland, Ireland and Canada. Memorial Service to be held in the chapel at the McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Old Kingston Road, Pickering Village (Ajax) 905-428-8488 at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday May 3, 2008. Should family or friends so desire, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Kidney Foundation would be greatly appreciated. A Book of Condolence may be signed at www.mceachnie-funeral.ca B a t h r o o m Renovations& Repairs By Quality Construction 905 626-3771 www. QBATH.com FREE ESTIMATES STRESS FREE!!!!! LEAVE THE SPRING CLEANING TO US!! Let Perfect Maid take care of your housekeeping & organization needs. We do not cut corners. **Available Saturdays** FULLY BONDED Call 905-686-5424 Perfect Maid and Carpet Cleaning. MAN FOR ALL SEASONS Painting Basement & Garage Clean Up Grass Cutting Yard Cleaning Eaves trough cleaning Deck Power Washing Snow Removal For FREE Estimates call (905)420-0402 cell (905)903-0402 Need a Handyman? Full basement renos starting at $8500 (lab/mat based on 900sq.ft.) Bathrooms, Kitchens Framing, Drywall, Painting Some plumbing, basic electrical 22 yrs experience Fire & Water Technician Mould Specialist Guaranteed Work (905)442-0068 PROFESSIONAL CARPET CLEANING * Bonded staff * Professional service * Reasonable rates Saturday Appointments Available (905)686-8719 Roofing Shingles, Flats A + Quality Fully Insured and licensed Better Rates 1-866-816-2477 or 416-429-2189 SPRING SPECIAL ON WINDOW CLEANING $40.00 (up to 20 windows) No Squeegee (By hand) *Lawn Clean-up * Interior and Exterior Painting * We do odd jobs * Power wash (fence & deck) Lowest in the Region! Fred 905-655-5706 Serving Durham since 1990 TBG Aluminum Siding ~ Soffit Facia ~ Eavestrough Free Estimates Call Bruce 905-410-6947 ALL PRO PAINTING AND WALLPAPERING Repair & Stucco ceilings Decorative finishes & General repairs 20% off for seniors (905)404-9669 Tor. 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