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Monthly newsletter updates for the world’s largest field trip, a fact to be recognized by Guinness Book offi- cials once the students reach the Vimy Memorial monument together, have continuously been counting down the number of sleeps remaining until the magic day arrived. Just like Christmas, it always seemed like it might never get here. But today is the day. Across the country, approximately 3,600 people all together, about 2,500 of them students, are climbing onto buses headed for airports in several provinces and all are expected to land in different parts of Europe several hours later. For Dave Robinson, the trip’s tireless na- tional coordinator, it’s the culmination of many months of planning. But de- spite the wait being over, he’s not ready to let up or relax as the planes prepare to take off. He points to the possibility of issues that could still crop up to create com- plications. “You have to be somewhat flexible with last minute hiccups,” he explained. “You never know what last minute spe- cial guests may show up (that would affect security).” And so the countdown shifts to focus on the big ceremony at the Vimy Mon- ument in Vimy, France, on Monday, where the 90th anniversary of ‘The Birth of a Nation’ took place. Renovations and restoration efforts will be unveiled in a special ceremony and Durham Re- gion high school students will play a large role in the ceremony where Canada’s prime minister and the Queen of England are expected to be in attendance. “I’m very pleased with what we’re doing,” said Mr. Robinson. Some of the exciting touches the stu- dents will add to the ceremony is that they will be dressed in replica army shirts to represent the soldiers who fought and died during the Battle of Vimy in 1917. They will be carrying a special Peace Tower flag, a Canadian flag flown on Parliament Hill, an hon- our they recently received when the trip was granted special status and the students moved to the top of the list to receive them. The wait for such a request is currently 18 years, according to the Government of Canada website. Trip participants will be taking a time capsule with student-created informa- tion and tributes to become a part of the Vimy Monument. Local students will also be among those giving speech- es and taking part in a parade during anniversary celebrations. The organization of the entire trip was a daunting task as Mr. Robinson started out on it many months ago, drawing from previous trips, which took his history students at Port Perry High School to Hong Kong and Juno Beach. He called it a tremendous learning ex- perience, bringing all of the students DRESSED FOR THE JOB Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo PICKERING — Pine Ridge Secondary School teacher Ricky Przyklenk leads students in his Classical Civilizations class down Liverpool Road on their way to see the movie 300. [ Briefly ] Pickering man charged with sex crimes in Scarborough PICKERING — A 21-year-old Pickering man was arrested at the University of Toronto Scar- borough on March 23 and faces 11 charges including four counts of mischief due to interfering with property, four counts of criminal harassment and three counts of voyeurism. He appeared in court at 1911 Eglinton Ave. W. in Toronto on March 30 and was released on bail with conditions. A publication ban prevents further information on the identity of the accused. Anyone with information is asked to call To r onto police at 416-808-7474, anonymously call Crime Stoppers at 416-222-TIPS(8477) or visit www.222tips.com. [ Call us] General: 905 683 5110 Distribution: 905 683 5117 General Fax: 905 683 7363 [ Index ] Editorial Page, A6 Sports, B1 Entertainment, B3 Classified, B6 Pressrun 49,900 durhamregion.com Support staff head back to work after deal struck with school board By Crystal Crimi ccrimi@durhamregion.com DURHAM — It’s back to work for striking support staff in Durham’s public schools. The Durham District School Board and the Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 218 have agreed on a new contract for the 2,100 secretarial, custodial and maintenance, and edu- cation assistant employees who walked off the job March 21. The school board, during its April 2 standing commit- tee meeting announced both sides had ratified the collec- tive agreement. “Relief is an understatement,” said Ajax Trustee Marilyn Crawford, the Durham District School Board’s chair- woman. “It’s been a long 14 months of negotiations.” She said the last week and a half have been especially challenging and she is thankful to the principals and vice principals for their efforts in keep- ing schools open and clean. “We are welcoming our groups back into the schools with open arms,” said Trustee Crawford. Don Bryans, CUPE Local 218 presi- dent, was also relieved to have a col- lective agreement, he said during an interview with Metroland on Monday afternoon. “Unfortunately, we ended up hav- ing to go on a strike to get it and it’s been an inconvenience to my mem- bers and the general public and the kids of Durham,” said Mr. Bryans. “We apologize for that, although it was a necessary evil.” The school board and CUPE came to a tentative agreement after only two days spent with media- tor William Kaplan. Craig Burch, the school board’s di- rector of education, said Mr. Kaplan is an excellent mediator and was able to present information about wage trends and working conditions across the country, which was a big help. “The wage rates are slightly higher than other employee groups. We’re now up to the average of the education assistants’ work week,” said Mr. Burch, and added he thinks those were the two big issues for CUPE. “I think it’s fair to say both sides modified their position to get an agreement with the help of a media- tor,” he added. According to a board press release, the contract, effective March 1, 2006 to March 31, 2009, includes salary in- creases of 2.7 per cent for the first year and staged increases of 1.5 per cent at the start and 1.5 per cent at the mid- year for each of the second and third. Education assistants will have their work hours increased by 25 minutes per week in September 2007 and an- other 50 minutes per week in 2008. Elementary schools are getting $50,000 for casual clerical hours in 2006/2007 and an extra $150,000 per year in the remaining two years. “We were looking for increases in wages and benefits, staffing and work- load,” said Mr. Bryans. “We were able to achieve something in all of those groups.” CUPE’s website says office clerical technical staff voted 96 per cent in favour of the contract, while educational assistants and custodial maintenance staff voted 93 per cent. Only Available at these locations Pickering Town Centre (905) 420-0744 Taunton & Harmony Plaza (905) 438-0744 FREE!+ Nokia HS-26W Bluetooth Headset with this coupon! A $79.99 Value! +With activation on new 36-month service agreement on Family Plans starting from $35 monthly service fee. Existing customers may not be eligible. Cannot be combined with any other offer. One coupon per account. Other restrictions may apply. 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On the home page, look for Vimy Ridge button under Specials Stories, Photos, Video • in the classroom • fundraising • trip background • opinions Also, visit • Jenn Sunnerton’s blog • Students’ blog (one student from each of the schools travelling is blogging) During the trip, look for stories, video and blogger updates from France! For more on this story For more on this story By Kristen Calis kcalis@durhamregion.com PICKERING — Although the 2007 Pickering tax increase is higher than other years, it didn’t increase as much as early projections anticipated. The 8.79-per cent tax increase means owners of homes assessed at $280,000 will pay an extra $1.56 per week or $81.12 this year. Last year, the prelimi- nary projection was a 15.85-per cent increase until it was brought down to between 8.9 and a 9.9 per cent increase in the strategy session in February. The tax increase, along with a $9.7 million capital budget and a $55.8 mil- lion operating budget, was approved by Council April 2. Mayor Dave Ryan reminded peo- ple he and other councillors live in Pickering, so they don’t want high tax increases either. But, he acknowledged the difficult situation the City has been in with the low growth rate and re- straints put on municipalities by pro- vincial downloading. He thanked staff and council for creating a “tough and tight budget.” “It’s very difficult to budget in this environment,” he said. The City’s director of corporate ser- vices and treasurer Gil Paterson ex- plained the financial strategic plan has Pickering approves ‘tough and tight’ budget ✦ See Councillors, Page A2 Oshawa 800 Taunton Rd. W. 905-434-7727 Everything you ever wanted to know about Pools & Spas Show Hours Thurs. to Sat. 10 am - 8 pm Sunday 10 am - 6 pm 4 DAYS ONLY! 4 DAYS ONLY! 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Phase 1 projects a steady decrease in the levy increase. Phase 2 projects a stable pe- riod of budgetary increases. Of the $55.8 million current budget, $26.6 mil- lion goes to salaries and wages. The budget kept with last year’s prediction of little increase in staff- ing. Only two part-time employees in the animal services department will become full-time and one bylaw officer in the parking tag area will be hired. While five members of council and the Mayor supported the budget, Ward 1 City Councillor Jennifer O’Connell did not. “There is too much emphasis on residential growth,” she said. “Residential growth creates rev- enue, yes, however, it costs the City huge amounts of money as well.” Ward 2 Regional Councillor Bill McLean blamed higher levels of government for the budgeting restraints due to the large amount of provincial downloading. “If the Province took responsibility for health and social services, each residence would get a 30-per cent tax saving on their bill,” he said. Ward 2 City Councillor Doug Dickerson agreed and said “I support hospitals. “What I don’t support is municipalities paying for hospitals.” Most councillors agreed that people may be surprised at the tax increase, but hope residents realize there are many elements out of their con- trol. Mr. Paterson projects a 7.70-per cent tax in- crease next year and said “it will hopefully level off in future years.” across Canada, from 72 schools. There are 14 schools in Durham with a con- tingent on the trip. Mr. Robinson explained there were many roadblocks, with gaining government support and bringing in corporate sponsors, but he knew from day one how important the 90th an- niversary would be. He said he had to work hard to overcome the obstacles and the naysayers who asked how he could pull it off. “I basically said (that) without the students, it’s a ribbon-cutting ceremony, and I really believe that,” he said. “Would people all across Canada have caught this imagination if it wasn’t for the students? The answer is ‘no’.” In making the trip a reality, in making believers of everyone, he said he relied on one basic fact. “I think they’ve terribly underestimated how much Canadians love Canada,” he said. “Given the chance, Canadians are just as patriotic as any na- tion in the world. “We just sometimes need the conduit to express it. This is one avenue.” Look for ongoing coverage of the students’ jour- ney at durhamregion.com as it unfolds. Videographer Jenn Sunnerton of Port Perry is accompanying the students on the trip and will be filing regular updates with stories, pictures and video reports of the events. ✦ Councillors from page A1 ✦ Fourteen from page A1 Councillors lay part of blame for tax hike on upper levels of government Pickering student to represent Canada at international competition By Kristen Calis k calis@durhamregion.com PICKERING — When Sara Ghulam decided to try out for Miss World Can- ada, she had never entered a beauty pageant before. “I thought it would be a nice oppor- tunity to establish myself as a young woman, because being 17, people don’t really take you too seriously,” she said. So when she found out she won the pageant on March 18 and would represent Canada at Miss World in Wa rsaw, Poland in September, she was shocked. “I’m still in awe that I was given the crown,” she said. “Every other girl in that pageant could have taken it too.” She’s happy to represent an orga- nization with the slogan “Beauty with a purpose.” She said all the girls in the competition, while beautiful, had many talents and qualities that are not only skin deep. “It’s not just looks; it’s a lot deeper than that,” she said. The Grade 12 Pickering High School student didn’t only win the crown; she is the youngest to win it. She competed against 28 contestants and also won best in an evening gown. She placed as a finalist for best interview and best in swimwear, and won the talent award for singing ‘In The Arms of the Angel’ by Sarah McLachlan. “I feel music can change people’s minds, maybe get them to reach out and help someone,” she said. The competition required a lot of work and rehearsals, but Sara is no stranger to such demands. She’s had a passion for singing since she discov- ered her talent in the sixth grade when she performed in her first musical. Now she writes her own music. “(Music) is the one thing that I can- not live without,” she said. “That is my life, pretty much.” Sara moved to Pickering with her family a year-and-a-half ago from Scarborough, where she was born. Her father is from Pakistan, but with Indian descent, and her mother is Scottish and Maltese. She’s very happy to rep- resent Canada. She said her new celebrity status is not something she’ll let get to her head and she’s still the same person. Her friends and family are supportive of her win. “It’s kind of a celebrity life a little bit, but at the same time people generally are genuine and they want you to do well,” she said. “They want me to go to Poland and kick butt.” She’s a homebody at heart. Rather than going out to clubs she said “I’d rather be in a room with people that are close to me and just have conversa- tions.” She’s not overly nervous about the Miss World pageant since she learned from the preliminary pageant. “I’m not going to Poland to neces- sarily take the crown, but of course I’ll do my best,” she said. “I just want to go there and be myself and be the best for my country.” Since a big job for Miss World Can- ada is charity work, Sara has to start thinking about what she’ll promote. She said she is particularly interested in tackling the issues of youth violence and kids in gangs. “I’d like to show them that there’s a way out of doing that,” she said. “There’s different opportunities. I’d like to help them focus on doing some- thing productive and positive.” Now that Sara is Miss World Canada, her options for the future have opened up. Originally, she wanted to take a year off before attending school in the business field and work on her music, which is still something she wants to do. But now she feels confident with modelling and hopes to do some work in the field. But who knows? Every- thing could change if she becomes Miss World. pickeringtowncentre.com VISIT THE EASTER BUNNY Unt il Saturday, Apr il 7th Lower level, near The Body Shop Easter Bunny Hours Monday to Friday 10:30am to 2:30pm 3:30pm to 8:00pm Saturday 10:00am to 1:00pm 2:00pm to 6:00pm Sunday 11:00am to 2:00pm 3:00pm to 6:00pm FREE! Kids Easter Activity Sheet with every visit! The mall will be closed on Fr iday,April 6th & Sunday,April 8th in celebration of Good Friday & Easter Sunday. Please take note of the following hours of operation during the Easter Holidays: For more information,call the Region of Durham Works Department at 905-433-2050 or e-mail wastesites@region.durham.on.ca. 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The Town held a hands-on info session at the Ajax Public Library Main Branch recently. By Erin Hatfield ehatfield@durhamregion.com DURHAM — Durham moved one step clos- er to energy-from-waste when Regional council endorsed the list of recommended facility sites March 28. Jim Abernethy, the Mayor of Clarington, said during the meeting he was surprised four of the five recommended sites are in his municipality. “I don’t know if it is a blessing or a curse,” he said. Clarington, Mayor Abernethy said, will do its due diligence through public consultation to de- termine if it will be a willing host to the facility. In June, Durham Regional Council approved thermal treatment of waste and the recovery of en- ergy as the preferred alternative to landfilling. The selection of a site to process a minimum of 250,000 tonnes and a maximum of 400,000 tonnes of waste annually is the second phase of the process. How- ever, Ajax Mayor Steve Parish questioned if after going through the environmental assessment (EA) process, the Region will force it on the community should it decide not to be a willing host. “This EA is going to cost this Region a lot of money,” Mayor Parish said. “It would be a waste if they got to the end and realized it was not a willing host.” Oshawa councillor Brian Nicholson said he would have liked to see sites spread across Dur- ham and an equal number in York. “You had to find your willing host first and then find a site within that willing host,” Coun. Nicholson said. “We are getting to the point where we are going to have to tell the mayor and good people of Clar- ington, ‘you are stuck with it’.” But, the Region’s commissioner of works Cliff Curtis explained the Region can’t prejudice the EA process by finding a willing host first. “We actually cast a net twice,” Mr. Curtis said. First looking at publicly-owned lands and then willing sellers. There were 12 sites identified in the draft report by consultants, including one in Whitby, two in Oshawa and one in Pickering. “The only ones that made it through the screen- ing process were the five on the list,” Mr. Curtis said. Final site selection is expected to be pre- sented to both Durham and York regional councils in September. Body discovered one kilometre from home By Jeff Hayward and Joanne Burghardt PICKERING — The search for a missing Pickering woman came to an unhappy ending shortly before 1 p.m. Sunday, April 1. Police searching for Kam Cheng, 78, discovered her body in a field approximately one kilometre northwest of her Hwy. 7 residence in Brougham. The woman, who had Alzheimer’s and had gone missing in the past, was last seen around 4 p.m. Saturday by her son. A police search began that evening. At her property Sunday, Durham Police Duty Inspector Rolf Kluem said the search started at 8:30 p.m. Saturday. 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The YDSS is an inter-municipal system that provides wastewater servicing to the majority of the urban areas in York Region, as well as the urban areas of Pickering and Ajax in Durham Region. Since both Regions are preparing concurrent Master Plans, the Regions are using this opportunity to co-ordinate long-term planning for the design and operation of the YDSS as a whole. The Regions’ Water and Wastewater Master Plans are being developed in accordance with the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA) process, which requires that a comprehensive public consultation program be undertaken. The PCC will include a brief presentation on the YDSS and the relationship to the Regions’ Master Plans. The study teams are looking for the public’s input on how York and Durham Regions can continue to work together to maximize community and environmental benefi ts related to wastewater servicing. Both York and Durham Region will have staff available to respond to questions. Date: Tuesday April 17, 2007 Time: 7 to 9 p.m. Location: Pickering Recreation Centre (O’Brien Rooms) Address: 1867 Valley Farm Road, Pickering (East Entrance Doors) Format: Open house; presentation starts at 7:30 p.m. Should you have any questions or comments regarding the Master Plans, or if you wish to be added to our mailing lists, please contact: REGION OF YORK - Mr. Hamid Hatami, P. Eng. Manager, Water and Wastewater The Regional Municipality of York 17250 Yonge Street Newmarket, Ontario, L3Y 6Z1 Local Telephone: 905-830-4444, Ext. 1573 Toll free telephone: 1-877-464-9675, Ext. 1573 Fax: 905-895-0191 E-mail: hamid.hatami@york.ca Mr. Stan Holden, P. Eng. Vice President MacViro-GENIVAR Telephone: 905-475-7270, Ext. 233 Fax: 905-475-5994 E-mail: sholden@macviro.com For more information on the York Region Water and Wastewater Master Plan Update or the YDSS, please visit: www.york.waterwastewatermasterplan.ca For additional information on the Durham Region Water and Wastewater Master Plan study, please visit: www.kmk.ca/DurhamMP/ REGION OF DURHAM - Mr. Rich Tindall, P.Eng. Project Manager Region of Durham, Works Department 605 Rossland Road East, PO Box 623 Whitby, Ontario, L1N 6A3 Local telephone: 905-668-4113 Ext. 3547 Toll free telephone: 1-800-372-1102 Fax: 905-668-2051 E-mail: rich.tindall@region.durham.on.ca Mr. Chris Hamel, P.Eng. Director, Infrastructure Management KMK Consultants Limited Telephone: 905-837-0314 Fax: 905-837-0553 E-mail: chrish@kmk.ca PICKERING VILLAGE BIA EASTER EGG HUNT ATTENTION ALL CHILDREN 7 AND UNDER. Mr and Mrs Easter Bunny, along with some friends are returning to Pickering Village, Ajax. Come out and hunt for a Easter Egg to get your free chocolate Easter Bunny. The Easter Bunnies will be waiting to hand them out. Have Mom and Dad bring their camera and have your picture taken with Mr or Mrs Easter Bunny. Once the chocolates are gone they’re gone. So arrive early. (Parents only ONE egg per child) SUNDAY, APRIL 8th ~ 12 noon PAGE A5 ◆ NEWS A DVERTISER ◆ April 4, 2007 A/P Jeff Hayward/ News Advertiser photo Durham Regional Police called in a police helicopter from neighbouring York Region to help in the search for a Pickering woman on the weekend. Her body was discovered Sunday afternoon. Police search for missing Pickering woman ends sadly Durham wants to look at incinerator sites in Clarington submitted photo A sure sign of spring Fred Horst of Ajax captured this photo of two robins, which herald the arrival of spring each morning with their songs. To see more photos from residents across Durham and to submit your own, visit citizenseye.com, the Metroland Durham Region Media Group’s citizen submission website. The page is dedicated to the submissions and photos of readers from around Durham. W e are fast approach- ing Easter. I like Eas- ter. Although I’m a terribly lapsed Catholic, I’ve always had a soft spot in my heart for Jesus. I only hope he feels the same way. Easter must, to an outsider, seem like a particularly weird time of the year. Ramping up to this important weekend we have a bizarre assortment of oddly named events. Ash Wednesday, Pancake Tuesday (let’s face it nobody knows what the heck a “Shrove” is anymore) Palm Sunday, which this year falls on April Fool’s Day (make of that what you will) and Good Friday (ask Jesus if that isn’t the misno- mer of all time. I guess no- body would celebrate “Ouch Friday” though). Through it all we have Lent, 40 days of no chocolate. To atone for all the chocolate the early Christians ate, I guess. The Irish, bless their hearts, tried to take the edge off of Lent by sneaking St. Patrick’s Day in there in the middle but it didn’t really work since not even the most desperate of us wanted to eat green choco- late. Of course, we have the drama of a crucifixion, the wonder of a resurrection and then it all gets wrapped up with a Bunny sneaking into our homes and hiding more chocolate than any one human should eat in a lifetime. Is it any wonder that, as a kid, my head was spinning? Atonement, guilt, sacrifice, martyrdom, going without... golly, could a child ask for more? Yo u don’t have to be a rocket scientist to figure out why they started sliding the chocolate in there. Any normal kid would take one look at all that suffering and am-scray to the nearest ball diamond. Kids don’t un- derstand atonement, guilt and sacrifice. They’re not wired for those things. They have to be taught them. Unfortunately there are always plenty of adults around who are all too happy to oblige. One of the wisest things I’ve ever heard from a pulpit are the words “What would Jesus do?” It’s a great phrase and you can slide in the name of any deity and it still works. “What would Buddha do?” “What would Mohammed do?” “What would Grampa do?” It’s a shame nobody thought to teach us that one in Sun- day school. We got oodles of instruction on what we shouldn’t do, but not much on, “What would Jesus do?” To o bad. We would’ve understood that immediately. Kids, if you don’t mess with their heads, innately know what Jesus and Buddha and Mohammed and Gramps would do. They’re doing it all day long. Kids know that those guys wouldn’t waste time beating themselves up about the past or regretting this or that or feeling just plain awful about what a mess this world is in. They’d have some fun. They’d go fishing or take a walk with a friend or hold some pretty girl’s hand for a while. They’d enjoy a noisy meal with people they love. They’d sit on the grass. They’d listen to music. They’d love. They’d feel good. Kids understand that that is how you make a heaven on earth. Not by giving up things, but by embracing them. Durham resident Neil Crone, actor-comic-writer, saves some of his best lines for his columns. Follow Neil’s BLOG drinfo.ca/croneblog.html. PAGE A6 ◆ NEWS ADVERTISER ◆ APRIL 4, 2007P EDITORIAL CLICK AND SAY Do you have a photo to share with our readers? If you have an amusing, interesting, historic or scenic photo to share with the community we’d like to see it. Send your photo, along with a written description of the circumstances surrounding the photo (max. 80 words) identifying the people in the photo and when it was taken to: The News Advertiser, 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax, ON, L1S 2H5. Or, e-mail photos to mjohnston@durhamregion.com. EDITORIALS & OPINIONS infodurhamregion.com LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Intensification is the way to go To the editor: Re: ‘High-density housing, is it what residents want?’, March 18 News Advertiser. It’s w ishful thinking to think everyone can have a backyard and driveway. This is the 21st century. With our population looming over six billion it’s time to stop thinking like the 1950s and get with it. It’s SELFISH to have a front door, driveway, and back yard. In the footprint of your house, we could put an apartment building to house 600. Go back to your McDonalds and SUVs and leave urban planning to those with a useful mind. Terry Price Pickering Make sure next chief sticks around To the editor: Re: What’s in a job, March 16. If I read between the lines of the article correctly, return- ing to the practice of promoting from within might have less- ened strife and acrimony within the Durham Region Police, the Association and the Police Ser- vices Board. It is just not good enough to tell officers that they are good enough to fill all positions in the service except that of chief of police. If the Police Services Board decides in its wisdom to hire the next chief from outside the organization, then the contract presented to the successful can- didate must contain a clause covering the early leaving of the person. If not, why have a contract at all? Bailing on the organization is not an option. John Beswick Whitby Durham missed a chance for transit funding To the editor: RE: Durham not ready for transit funding. It is unfortunate that Mr. An- derson does not recognize that in this area he is weak. We want better transit in Dur- ham Region. We needed to have a proper business plan when it was presented to all the local councils. It was not even part of the proposal! Now we see this same prob- lem coming up again. Recogni- tion that “Minister Flaherty isn’t going to give you money just because you ask for it” is only part of the process. You have to be aware of the situation before presenting your case and act on it. Ensuring that the report sent in for funding addresses all of the criteria is the responsibility of the regional chairman and council. We have been set back by this lack of due diligence and missed a major influx of fund- ing to Durham Region Transit. Call your regional councillors and let them know that this is unacceptable. Allan Williams Ajax Councillor’s Blackberry expense “outrageous” To the editor: Just a comment on Doug Dickerson’s expenses. The cost of $6,168 for his Blackberry is an outrageous amount for citizens to pay. Is this a necessary item in his job as councillor? 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[ Letters Policy ]-- We welcome letters that include name, city of residence and phone numbers for verification. Writers are generally limited to 200 words and one submission in 30 days. We decline announcements, poetry, open letters, consumer complaints, congratulations and thank you notes. The editor reserves the right to edit copy for length, style and clarity. Opinions expressed by letter writers are not necessarily those of the News Advertiser. Due to the volume of letters, not all will be printed. Fax: 905-683-0386; e- mail: mjohnston@ durhamregion. com. The newspaper contacts only those whose submissions have been chosen for publication. IN THE COMMUNITY No foolin’, Neil just loves Easter Neil Crone enter laughing This Week’s Question: Is enough information being presented to people on the topic of climate change? Yes No Cast your vote online at infodurhamregion.com Last Week’s Question: Does the release of the Ontario Ombudsman’s report criticizing the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation’s operations make you less likely to purchase lottery tickets? Total votes: 160 Yes: 55 % No: 45 % /4& Incineration process moving right along T he decision about where to burn has begun to turn. The Durham/York Residual Waste Study has come up with a short list of five potential sites for the location of a garbage incineration facility and Durham has an 80 per cent chance of being the locale for the site. The two Greater Toronto Area regions, which have a combined population of more than 1.5 million, have been struggling for some time to come up with an alternative to simply trucking our trash down the highway to Michigan. The U.S. option was only ever intended to be a stopgap measure until the entire GTA found a better way to dispose of garbage. Now that Michigan lawmakers have raised a ruckus about having to be the pit for Canadian trash and have taken steps to try to prevent cross-border dumping, we have to act quickly. To ronto’s solution for its own immense refuse issue was to buy a landfill near London and keep the garbage flowing down the 401. But that is not a 21st century solution. In Durham-York, the answer lies in energy from waste, long prac- tised in Europe. It’s an idea whose time has come. In fact, last spring members of the Durham-York waste study group toured facilities in Europe and got an up-close look at how the process works. Premier Dalton McGuinty recently gave his provincial blessing to going ahead with waste incineration, an incentive to move the pro- cess along. The short-list of sites includes four in Clarington near Lake Ontar- io and another in the York Region municipality of East Gwillimbury. Since the Michigan option for hauling our trash will be eliminated by 2010, we’ll have to act fast to get all the site approvals completed and construction of the facility by 2011. There is a natural inclination to wonder what incineration will mean. Is it safe? Will there be an effect on the environment from burning trash? Will it have an effect on property values? Such questions should receive answers and members of the pub- lic will have the chance to get information at three upcoming open houses. The first takes place on Tuesday, April 10, at the Roman Palace Banquet Hall, 1096 Ringwell Rd., Newmarket, from 7-9 p.m. The second session is on Thursday, April 12, at the Clarington Beech Centre, 26 Beech St., Bowmanville, from 7-9 p.m. The third session runs from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at the Municipality of Clarington Munici- pal Office, 40 Temperance St., Bowmanville. Make an effort to come to one of the sessions and find out what incineration and energy from waste is all about. 905.420.2222 cityofpickering.com 24 Hour Access 905.420.4660 City of Pickering Holiday Operating Hours CIVIC COMPLEX (CITY HALL) 905.420.2222 Friday, April 6 – CLOSED Monday, April 9 – CLOSED RECREATION COMPLEX & POOL 905.683.6582 Friday, April 6 – CLOSED Sunday, April 8 – CLOSED DUNBARTON POOL 905.831.1260 April 6, 8 & 9 – CLOSED PICKERING MUSEUM VILLAGE 905.683.8401 Friday, April 6 – CLOSED Monday, April 9 – CLOSED PICKERING PUBLIC LIBRARIES 905.831.6265 April 6, 8 & 9 – CLOSED DURHAM REGION TRANSIT 905.683.4111 AUTHORITY – WEST Friday, April 6 – Holiday/Sunday Service 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Friday, April 6 – DRT West Ajax Pickering Specialized Services: 8:00 am - 10:00 pm EMERGENCY SERVICES City of Pickering Emergency Telephone Number 905.683.4319 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 Apr. 05 Advisory Committee on Race Relations & Equity 7:00 pm Apr. 10 Executive Committee 7:30 pm Apr. 16 Council 7:30 pm Apr. 17 Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee 7:00 pm Apr. 18 Committee of Adjustment 7:00 pm Apr. 19 Pickering Museum Village Advisory Committee 6:00 pm FREE Infant & Child CPR Clinic Wednesday, April 18 7 pm – 9 pm Pickering Recreation Complex Call 905.683.6582 for info The Easter Parade is this Saturday at 10 am WIN great prizes! Visit cityofpickering.com/greatevents for parade route details Often occupants disable smoke alarms because the alarm has activated when they are cooking, making toast or after using the shower. These are called nuisance alarms. Solutions include relocating the smoke alarm or installing a smoke alarm with a “hush” feature. The Ontario Fire Code requires that every home have a working smoke alarm on every storey and outside all sleeping areas. It is against the law to disable a smoke alarm. For homeowners, tenants and individual landlords, failure to comply with the Fire Code smoke alarm requirements can result in a ticket for $235 or a fine of up to $50,000. Anyone who has questions about nuisance alarms or other fire safety issues are welcome to contact Pickering Fire Services at 905.420.4628 or visit www.makeitstop.ca. Get Ready…the judges are coming! We are proud to announce that we will be participating in the 2007 Communities in Bloom provincial competition. This program is an important step in our Sustainable Pickering journey. To find out how you can participate, please contact our Customer Care Centre: 905.683.7575 or register online at: sustainablepickering.com sustainablepickering.com Get involved and showcase our vibrant community. NOTICE OF STUDY COMPLETION Pedestrian Bridge Over Highway 401 Schedule ‘C’ Class Environmental Assessment The City of Pickering has completed an Environmental Study Report (ESR) for a recommended pedestrian bridge that would provide a barrier free connection for pedes- trian and bicycle travel between the south side of Highway 401 at the Pickering GO Station and the north side of Highway 401 in the vicinity of the Pickering Town Centre. The study has been conducted in compliance with Sched- ule C of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (June 2000), which is approved under the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act. Subject to comments received as a result of this Notice and the receipt of necessary approvals, the City intends to proceed to the detail design phase of this project. The recommended alternative has been determined to be a fully enclosed truss-type bridge with enclosed access terminals at each end. The timing for construction of the bridge will be linked with the development of a new office tower on the Pickering Town Centre lands. By this No- tice, the ESR is being placed on the public record, and is available for review at the following locations commencing April 4, 2007: Debi Bentley, City Clerk The Corporation of the City of Pickering One The Esplanade Pickering, Ontario L1V 6K7 Phone: 905.420.4611 Fax: 905.420.9685 Email: clerks@city.pickering.on.ca M-F 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Pickering Central Library One The Esplanade Pickering, Ontario L1V 6K7 M-F 9:30 am - 9:00 pm Sat. 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Sun. 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Further information may be obtained from Thomas Mely- muk MCIP, RPP, Division Head, Corporate Projects & Pol- icy at the City (905.420.4636, tmelymuk@city.pickering. on.ca), and/or the City’s consultant, Laurence Cudlip, Project Manager, TSH Engineers Planners Architects (905.668.9363, lcudlip@tsh.ca). If there are concerns regarding this project that cannot be resolved in discussion with the City, a person or party may request that the Minister of the Environment make an order for the project to comply with Part II of the En- vironmental Assessment Act (referred to as a Part II Order), which addresses individual environmental assessments. Requests must be received in writing by the Ministry at the address below by May 4, 2007. A copy of the request must also be sent to Debi Bentley at the City Clerk’s Of- fice (address above). If there are no requests received by May 4, 2007, the project will proceed to detail design as presented in the planning documentation. MOE address: Minister’s Office Ministry of the Environment 135 St. Clair Avenue West, 12th Floor To r onto, Ontario M4V 1P5 Phone: 416.314.6790 NOTICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT for Pine Creek Dam Removal David Farr Memorial Park The City of Pickering has commenced a review of the need, justification and type of improvements required for the removal of the dam in Pine Creek located in David Farr Memorial Park. As part of the Class Environmental Assessment, a complete inventory of current environmental conditions has been collected for review and de- termination of alternative solutions. The inventory has taken into account existing vegetation, water quality, flow rates and flood regime, habitats and cultural influences. The City has retained Schollen & Company Inc. to help facilitate a design so- lution and provide recommendations for mitigating measures as required. You are invited to attend a Public Information Centre, where the in- formation regarding the environmental conditions and alternative solutions will be on display, and you will have opportunities to discuss design ele- ments and provide comments on the recommended solution. Members of the Project Team will be available to address any questions you may have related to this project. The Public Information Centre has been scheduled as follows: TUESDAY, April 17, 2007 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm Lobby of the Pickering Civic Complex One The Esplanade QUESTIONS: If you have any questions, or are unable to attend the Public Information Centre and wish to provide comments, please contact: SUBJECT AREA Mark Schollen Landscape Architect Schollen & Company Inc. 220 Duncan Mill Road Suite 109 To r onto, ON M3B 3J5 Tel: 416.441.3044 Fax: 416.441.6010 Email: design@schollenandcompany.com Darrell Selsky Supervisor, Engineering & Capital Works City of Pickering One The Esplanade Pickering, ON L1V 6K7 Tel: 905.420.4630 Fax: 905.420.4650 Email: dselsky@city.pickering.on.ca Visit us on the internet at cityofpickering.com MAKE IT STOP! Smoke alarm driving you crazy? ATTENTION DOG OWNERS!! With the warmer weather fast approaching, The City of Pickering Animal Services section will be out patrolling many of our community parks. Animal Services wants to remind residents of the Responsible Pet Ownership By-law (6693/06) which states: “dogs must always be walked on a leash”. Beginning on April 14, this section of the by-law will be enforced. Please respect your neighbourhood! 905.420.4666 cityofpickering.com/animals Our Partners for this Initiative: sustainablepickering.com Earth WeekEarth Week PickeringPickering Friday, April 20 – 20-Minute Pickering Makeover Schools, families, community groups, corporate partners and City employees commit to giving a section of our community a makeover by picking up litter for at least 20 minutes. In 2006, 8500 participants registered! Join us in 2007 to clean up litter around your school, neighbourhood and workplace. Free supplies are provided. Call 905.683.7575 to register Throughout the City Anytime Saturday, April 21 – Compost Giveaway The Region of Durham is hosting this event. Compost is limited to 3 standard blue box sized containers. Residents are asked to bring their own containers and shovels. Green bins and blue boxes will be available for purchase. Call the Region of Durham’s Waste Management Hotline at 1.800.667.5671 for event details. Region of Durham - Ajax/Pickering Depot - 2020 Salem Rd. (Salem Rd. & Taunton Rd.) in Ajax 8 am-12 pm Tuesday, April 24 – Healthy Lawns, Healthy Gardens Create beautiful and healthy lawns and gardens. Learn eco- friendly tips from special guest speakers Denis Flanagan, from HGTV’s One Garden, Two Looks and Ken Pavely, from Landscape Ontario. TRCA will be selling a limited quantity of Healthy Home kits at a reduced cost to Pickering residents. Door prizes and free literature will be available. Additional dates for this workshop series are: May 1 at Petticoat Creek Community Centre (470 Kingston Rd. West) and May 16 at Claremont Community Centre (4941 Old Brock Rd.).For more information go to sustainablepickering.com Call 905.420.4660 ext. 2212 to register OPG Information Centre – 1675 Montgomery Park Rd. 7 pm – 9 pm Saturday, April 28 – Take Pride in Pickering Day Join Frenchman’s Bay Watershed Rehabilitation Project and Ontario Power Generation as they celebrate Take Pride in Pickering Day. Friends and neighbours will plant native trees and shrubs to extend the natural habitat for various birds and mammals. A barbeque lunch will follow at Alex Robertson Park. Alex Robertson Park – Sandy Beach Rd. is closed; take Brock Rd. and turn west on Montgomery Park Rd. 9:30 am – 12 pm PAGE A7 ◆ NEWS A DVERTISER ◆ April 4, 2007 P ee a ster spec i a l seaster spec i a l s LOOK WHAT’S BLOOMING IN OUR FREEZER! *Buy a Sundae at regular price and get the 2nd for FREE. *with the purchase of the same and fries or onion rings This coupon is not redeemable with any other coupon or special offer. 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It’s comfort, safety, survival. “A ny changes to her schedule is det- rimental,” Mrs. Smith explains. “Molly starts high school in the fall and we’ve been working since last September to get her ready.” That’s what makes impending cuts to the child, youth and family program at Lakeridge Health so “devastating” to her family, says Mrs. Smith. In financial crisis, Lakeridge Health has appealed to the Province to help balance its budget. But to be eligible for emergency funding, the hospital has been ordered to stop subsidizing “vote” programs that already receive designat- ed funds from the Province. For the child, youth and family pro- gram, which delivers mental health ser- vices for children from the age of five up until their 19th birthday, it means strip- ping away $500,000, roughly a third of the program’s annual budget. Other “vote” programs being affected include Pinewood Addiction Treatment Centre and the Crisis Intervention Team, which provides emergency assessments to people of all ages in the ER at Lak- eridge Health Oshawa. The changes in Molly since seeking help from the child, youth and family program, have been remarkable, says her mother. “When we first came here, she wouldn’t look at anyone. At that point she was so broken,” adds Mrs. Smith. As a young child, Molly was pain- fully shy. Around the age of six or seven, she began having tantrums and rages at home and started refusing to go to school. There, teachers said Molly was intelligent but daydreamed rather than completing her work. Her parents also discovered some classmates were bullying her. She devel- oped nervous tics and was investigated for both attention deficit disorder and epilepsy after a fainting episode. The breaking point came when, as a fifth grader, she told her mother she wanted to die. At her wit’s end, Mrs. Smith turned to her pediatrician, who referred them to the child, youth and family program. They waited several months to see Dr. Albert Massabki, the program’s only full- time psychiatrist and then waited several more months after being referred to psy- chologist Lorne Sugar for regular visits with him and an occupational therapist. The family has since learned Molly has a number of mental health issues. A 10- week program taught both Mrs. Smith and Molly how to better understand and cope with her general anxiety disorder. One coping mechanism is mapping out a fear plan when a situation arises that causes the teen anxiety. Dr. Sugar is also trying to help Molly learn how to socialize with children her own age. More comfortable with adults and younger children, Molly must script everything, even calling a friend for a sleepover. She did that this week, a major break-through for the teen, who Mrs. Smith says, “didn’t care about any- thing” before coming to the program. “This child didn’t want to bathe,” she adds. “This week she just started blow- drying her own hair. “We’re just starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel and it’s a pin prick. These therapies and treatments have to be ongoing.” Dr. Sugar also worries about the fu- ture of clients like Molly, who have come to rely on a particular program -- some who visit there daily. “Particularly with teenagers, it’s a lot harder to make that connection,” he ex- plains. “What we’re looking for is for clients to be able to give up that connec- tion when they’re ready. We really hope to try to empower them and we try to work with families to pick up where we leave off.” Senior management at Lakeridge Health plan to meet with the Central East Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) to carefully choose where to cut. The hospital has been given an extension beyond the April 1 deadline but be- yond that, there are no other details, says clinical leader Sheila Gallagher. News of the cuts hit the child, youth and family program just as it was in the middle of recruiting and hiring a sec- ond psychologist. The process is just as labour intensive as hiring a doctor and its status is now in question, says Ms. Gallagher. There are currently 80 families on the waiting list, approximately a year’s wait, to see Dr. Sugar. Dr. Massabki, who sees 80 to 90 new psychiatric clients each month, has a waiting list just as long, plus an active caseload of 400 patients. As for clients concerned about the cuts, Dr. Sugar says he tries to reas- sure them Lakeridge Health will work to make sure they access the services they need. “But I can only imagine it’s going to fall to the community first and fore- most,” he adds. “We do have a lot of great community agencies in Durham, all of whom do an excellent job. But we all focus on specific groups of people.” The Whitby Mental Health Centre has said it’s open to adding to its services to help accommodate clients displaced by the cuts, but Ms. Gallagher points out the Whitby centre helps older children, aged 12 to 17. The Central East LHIN has also pledged that mental health services, particularly for children, will not be re- duced within the Central East LHIN as result of the cuts. However, looking around the LHIN, which takes in five different regions, it appears as if Rouge Valley Health Sys- tem, Centenary Hospital in Scarborough has the closest adolescent in-patient unit comparable to Lakeridge, says Ms. Gallagher. “A lot of our families can’t afford to travel that far,” she adds. Walter Passarella/ News Advertiser photo A mother, who doesn’t want to be identified, is upset about funding cuts to the Lak- eridge Health Child, Youth and Family programs. ‘When we first came here, she wouldn’t look at anyone. At that point, she was so broken.’ TRUDY SMITH Gary Polonsky pulls in almost $500,000 in 2006 $100,000 club swelled by 24 per cent in 2006 DURHAM — In his final year at Durham’s college and university, president Gary Polonsky pulled in almost $500,000 – almost $200,000 more than in 2005. Mr. Polonsky, who served as dual president of Durham College and the University of Ontario Institute of Tech- nology, made $470,885.84 in 2006, up from $273,439.28 in 2005. According to the Ontario list, published under the Public Sector Salary Dis- closure Act, Mr. Polonsky received $404,753.48 in sal- ary and $66,132.36 in taxable benefits. Ken Robb, Durham Col- lege’s vice president of human resources, said Mr. Polonsky’s salary was higher because he was compensat- ed for accumulated unused vacation time when he tech- nically retired in December 2006. “For privacy reasons, I can’t give you that base (sala- ry) amount, but a substantial amount of the ($404,753.48) was unused vacation time,” said Mr. Robb. He said the time was accu- mulated over Mr. Polonsky’s 18 years with the school, in which a large portion was collected from 2000 onwards because of his heavy work- load involved in helping to establish the university. Mr. Robb said his salary is within the College Com- pensation and Appointments Council guidelines and is on the mid-side of the college grid. New presidents for Dur- ham College and UOIT also broke the $100,000 mark. At the college, Leah Myers received $148,903.98 in sal- ary and $21,426.06 in taxable benefits since arriving to the school in April 2006. UOIT president Ronald Bordessa made $112,500 in salary and $21,569.40 benefits since he started in July. “They both had a part year so it kind of understates their annual salaries,” said Mr. Robb. According to the figures re- leased Friday, the number of public sector employees in Ontario making $100,000 or more swelled in 2006. About 34,000 workers made it to the $100,000 club last year, a surge of 24 per cent from 2005. At the low end of the On- tario list, published under the Public Sector Salary Disclo- sure Act, are hundreds of cops with overtime, school prin- cipals and teachers cracking the symbolic $100,000 mark. At the high end, a salary of $1.56 million went to ousted Hydro One chief executive Tom Parkinson -- excluding his golden parachute worth more than twice that. His counterpart James Hankinson at Ontario Power Generation made $1.48 mil- lion -- up from $593,010 the year before. Among Durham Region’s municipal, regional, hospital, college and university ranks, Durham College/University of Ontario president Gary Polonsky, who retired Dec. 31, led the pack. Hu me Martin, President and CEO of Rouge Valley Health System, brought in $384,375.57 in salary and benefits while Lakeridge Health CEO Brian Lemon had a reportable income of $327,108.79. At the Region of Durham, 184 employees cracked the $100,000 mark in 2006 in- cluding 38 police constables. That total is down from 198 in 2005 when 57 constables cracked the $100,000 mark. A police spokesman said the decrease was due to less overtime for officers. The following is a partial list of those who earned more than $100,000. For a com- plete salary list go to dur- hamregion.com. Rouge Valley Health System • Hume Martin, President and Chief Executive Officer Rouge Valley Health System $370,050.93 $14,324.64 • Allan Jeffrey Hunt, Pathol- ogist $290,852.20 $1,157.70 • Donna Battaglia, Patholo- gist $289,796.20 $1,157.70 Durham Catholic District School Board • Patricia Manson, Direc- tor, Education $172,184.27 $12,831.66 Durham District School Board • John Burch, Director of Ed- ucation $165,382.09 $761.22 Ajax Public Library Board • Geoffrey Nie, Chief Li- brarian & Executive Officer $108,462.79 $28.60 City of Pickering • Thomas Quinn, Chief A dministrative Officer $194,469.38 $10,561.46 • Gilis Paterson, Director, Corporate Services & Trea- surer $129,570.04 $781.46 • Everett Buntsma, Direc- tor, Operations and Emer- gency Services $125,622.92 $4,989.46 To wn of Ajax • Brian Skinner, Chief A dministrative Officer $166,272.83 $1,386.32 • Randall Wilson, Fire Chief $131,928.36 $761.40 • Paul Allore, Director, Plan- ning & Development Services $117,396.73 $1,271.50 Regional Municipality of Durham • Garry H Cubitt, Chief A dministrative Officer $231,248.33 $9,637.41 • Roger Anderson, Region- al Chairman $181,770.31 $5,979.22 Durham Regional Police Service • Vern White, Chief of Police $204,292.92 $900.00 • Charles Mercier, Deputy Chief $170,697.66 $964.56 • Michael Ewles, Deputy Chief $158,203.71 $5,038.40 HOLY REDEEMER CATHOLIC CHURCH 796 EYER DRIVE, PICKERING ~ Easter Worship Services ~ Th ursday April 5, 8:00 pm Mass of the Lord’s Supper Good Friday April 6, 3:00 pm Solemn Liturgy 7:00 pm Stations of the Cross Holy Saturday April 7 Easter Vigil 8:30 pm Easter Sunday Mass 9:00 am & 11:00 am Eas terWorshipEaster Worship St. Paul’s United Church 65 Kings Cresent, Ajax 905-683-4740 www.stpaulsajax.org The Church with the Open Arms All are welcome to attend Wheelchair Accessible-Hearing Assistance MAUNDY THURSDAY April 5th at 7:00 p.m. GOOD FRIDAY ECUMENICAL SERVICE April 14th at 11:00 a.m. at St. Timothy’s Presbyterian Church 97 Burcher Rd. 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In 2005, she spent $6,828.26 for board sent and $1,642.87 for mileage. • Oshawa Trustee Joe Corey, 2006 vice-chairman, $2,988.62 and $281.25. Both are down from the previous year’s $3,063.42 and $470.30. • Oshawa Trustee Fred Jones, $388.46 and $302.40, down from $1,276.19 and $234.60. • Brock/Scugog/Uxbridge Trustee Kathy LeFort, $1,269.05 and $1,336.67 compared to $4,134.08 and $1,179.89. • Pickering Trustee Jim McCaf- ferty, $1,512.28 and $1,271.20. The previous year was $1,203.76 and $1,488.80. • Whitby Trustee Scott Mur- dock, $2,133.26 and nothing, compared to $3,626.41 and nothing. • Ajax Trustee Janice Oldman, $3,784.02 and $202.50. In 2005, it was $1,375.23 and $520.80. • Pickering Trustee Paul Ban- nister, $175 from the individual account and $421.20 for mile- age. The year before, he spent $477.30 on mileage. Catholic trustee expenses down slightly in 2006 SUDOKU Now online and updated daily at 48 1 7 8 6 7 3 576 1 86 9 5 6 7 687 3 91 4 19 24 durhamregion.com SPORTS sportsdurhamregion.com ANNANDALEANNANDALE Tournaments include Deluxe Hot & Cold Buffet or your choice of N.Y. Steak etc. Plus stay on PAR with us at www.toronto.com/annandale GOLF TOURNAMENTSGOLF TOURNAMENTS &DINNER PACKAGES& DINNER PACKAGES WEEKDAYS .................. $58 WEEKENDS ............ $63.50 Plus GST, PST, Gratuities ANNUAL MEMBERSHIPSANNUAL MEMBERSHIPS MON.-THURS. ...................... $395 MON.-FRI. .............................. $425 FULL 7 DAYS ........................ $945 COUPLES FULL ................. $1,645 Plus GST Sports briefs APRIL 4, 2007 [ Ringette ] Ajax Shooting Stars bunnies hop to it AJAX — The Ajax Shooting Stars bunny major ringette team rung up the regional championship over rival Pickering recently. The Ajacians earned the come- from-behind 4-2 victory over Pickering at the Ontario Central Region Ringette League Championship in Sunderland on March 24. Pickering jumped out to a quick two-goal lead, but the Ajax bunnies bounced back with four unanswered markers by Emily Earle with two, Regan Lafontaine and Sarah Perna. The most valuable players for Ajax were goalie Meghan Tucker and for- ward Brianna Wong. Ajax’s forwards Jenna Pitaro, Isabella Vergara and Baillie Schmitz were a force with their strong skating and passing. Ajax defence corps of Delaney Hughes, Brooke Peters, Kayla Houghton and Katrina Court were solid with great stick-checking and clearing of the ring from the Ajax zone. On the bench for the final game coaching were Steve Peters, Steven Peters and Janet Pitaro. The coaching staff also consists of Alison Lewis and manager Kelly Court. The Shooting Stars major bunny team is looking forward to the upcom- ing Regional Tournament in Oshawa in early April. [ Hockey ] Pickering Panthers hand out hardware PICKERING — The Pickering Pan- thers OHA Ontario Provincial Junior ‘A’ Hockey League team handed out awards to deserving players at its sea- son-ending ban- quet on Sunday. Special recognition was given to two, four-year play- ers — team captain and forward Richard Schofield and defenceman and assistant captain Michael Banwell. The graduating players were presented their game jerseys and wished good luck as they begin their U.S. university careers in the fall -- Schofield at Lake Superior State University and Banwell at the University of Maine. Other award winners: • Best Defenceman - Mike Banwell; • 3 Star Award - Phil McIlhone; • Playoff MVP - Brad Fogal; • Scotty Ramage Rookie of the Year: Dan Mandel; • Most Improved Player - Matt Rigtrup; • Brad Shearer Award (Excellence in team leadership): Richard Schofield; • Top scorer: Richard Schofield. [ Basketball ] Ajax schools in GTA Tournament of Champions AJAX — Four Ajax elementary school basketball teams will take to the court for the fifth annual Greater To r onto Area Tournament of Champi- onships, starting today (Wednesday). The championships (Wednesday for intermediate boys, April 11 for girls) takes place at the new Hoop Dome at Downsview Park all-basketball facility. The Durham Region boys’ finalist Cadarackque Public School Cougars and the Durham Region Catholic cham- pion Brother Andre of Ajax are two of 12 teams from across the GTA compet- ing. Brother Andre faces St. Barnabas from Toronto in their opening pool game. Cadarackque plays the Peel South public school champion (to be con- f irmed) in their first game. The gold- and bronze-medal games go at 4 p.m. Meanwhile, in the 12-team girls’ Tournament of Champions, Durham Region will be represented by Durham Region girls’ champion Cadarackque Cougars and Durham Catholic champs, Brother Andre. The Brother Andre girls’ team starts play on Wednesday, April 11 against Oakdale Park from Toronto at 9 a.m. The Cadarackque Cougars’ girls play the Peel South champion (to be announced) in their opening game, also at 9 a.m. The gold- and bronze-medal games go at 4 p.m. that day. Furman soccer decision a family affair Ajax’s Dane Roberts, parents get good vibe from head coach at South Carolina college By Al Rivett arivett@durhamregion.com AJAX — The decision to attend Furman University in Greenville, South Carolina on a soccer scholar- ship, explains Dane Roberts, wasn’t his and his alone. He states proudly that playing soc- cer with the Furman University Pala- dins men’s team was one made in concert with his father and mother, Mike and Wendy Roberts, who of- fered him their opinions and guid- ance as to where his future in the game, not to mention academically, would lie. And, the 5-foot, 6-inch midfielder is certain that Furman was the cor- rect choice. “I’m very excited,” says Roberts, 18, a Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School Grade 12 student who played most of his minor soccer in Ajax. “Now is the time that it’s starting to sink in. I finally realize that I’ll be on my own, going to university. On the whole, my family is very excited too. “It was actually in December at a university showcase (tournament) in Vaughan that Furman attended and they were interested. I had a meeting with them and I had a good feeling about it. The coach (Doug Allison) is a father-type figure. My parents had a good feeling about him and the assistant coach (Derek Marinatos),” says Roberts. With 11 other U.S. universities vying for her son’s soccer talents, We ndy Roberts notes it was a difficult process to whittle down the viable offers that would best suit her son. Upon meeting the Furman coach, however, that fear of making a wrong decision dissipated quickly. “You’re already nervous about where to send your child. But we got a gut feeling about coach Allison. I can leave my child for four years there and they’ll take care of him,” she says. “It was just their whole attitude, it was not like the other coaches; they cared,” adds Roberts. “We had break- fast and they called us every week. They not only wanted to know how I was doing, but how the family was. They’re very personable people and I was very comfortable with them.” Roberts says he was recruited by and received scholarship offers from the University of Maryland, St. Pe- ter’s University in Albany, New York, Fairfield University of Connecticut and the University of North Carolina- Charlotte before settling on Furman. Roberts is one of nine new fresh- men added to the Furman Paladins squad for the 2007 season. One of those new recruits is fellow Cana- dian Haris Cekic, of London, whom Roberts will room with at Furman. The Paladins compete in the South- ern Conference (SoCon) that is one of the most competitive conferences for men’s soccer in the U.S. Last year, the Furman team resided in the top 40 NCAA Division 1 soccer teams in the U.S. “I am excited about this year’s class and their potential,” said Allison in a press release. “They are solid student- athletes who will represent our pro- gram at the Furman University well.” Roberts says he likes the Furman campus, as he found it to be “very in- She’s mighty on the wrestling mat Young Pickering grappler in midst of undefeated season By Al Rivett arivett@durhamregion.com PICKERING — Yo u could say Braxton Papadopoulos is happiest when she’s on the mat, flipping and putting holds on opponents all in the name of scoring points. The 11-year-old member of the Ajax- based Team Impact Wrestling Club has become proficient in all her wrestling moves, so much so that’s she’s unde- feated with 15 consecutive wins and counting this season in the rough-and- tumble sport. Moreover, the Grade 6 student at Altona Forest Public School has five straight gold-medal victories at meets this season. Braxton did it again last Saturday at Te am Impact’s own Durham Classic 2007 at Holy Trinity Catholic Secondary School in Courtice. There, she beat two opponents from the Fallingbrook Wres- tling Club in Mississauga to nail down yet another gold medal while competing in the 45.2-kilogram weight class. The soft-spoken Pickering resident is as surprised as anyone that she’s un- defeated this season, only her second as a competitive wrestler. After her first gold medal in her weight class at a tour- nament in Mississauga, her confidence soared and the gold-medal efforts con- tinued. She’s also won gold at the St. John’s meet in Guelph, the Mattman tournament in Kitchener and at an tour- nament in Hagersville. “Yes, I am (surprised by her 15-match unbeaten streak) because this is only my second season in wrestling. At my first tournament, I thought ‘Gosh, I hope I can win’. I pinned (my opponent) in my first match and I was so excited. Throughout the day I kept winning matches. So far I’ve won five meets and I hope I can continue.” Ken Burgess, one of her coaches with Te am Impact, says his young protege has come a long way since being introduced to the sport late last season. “She’s worked very hard and she has a lot of confidence,” says Burgess. “She’s improved tremendously since last year.” Braxton says she was introduced to the sport by her uncle Stan Tzogas (Team Impact and national coach) after going to watch a Team Impact practice session at Pickering High School one night. “I was watching it and I fell in love with it,” she explains. “I’ve been doing it ever since. I’ve been taking tae kwon-do since I was eight, but nothing can beat wrestling. It’s my favourite sport.” Burgess notes Braxton has succeeded in the sport largely due to her work ethic, her exuberance and coachability. “She takes instruction well and con- tinues to work hard. She practises with Al Rivett/ News Advertiser photo Braxton Papadopoulos, left, of the Team Impact Wrestling Club takes down Rochelle Bucknor-Pyette from Fallingbrook Wrestling Club in Mississauga. Wrestlers from across Ontario faced off during Team Impact’s Durham Classic 2007 meet at Holy Trin- ity Catholic Secondary School in Courtice on Saturday. Durham wrestlers make big Impact on Classic meet DURHAM — Elementary school wrestlers within the Team Impact Wrestling Club posted numerous medal-winning performances at the Durham Classic 2007 event on Satur- day. The event, originally scheduled for Ajax High School, was re-located to Holy Trinity Catholic Secondary School in Courtice due to the Durham District School Board strike. Novice (age 10 and 11), Kids (ages 12 and 13) and Bantam (ages 14 and 15) wrestlers representing clubs from across the province competed at the high-profile meet. Host Team Impact sent a full com- plement of wrestlers to the meet, with many earning medals. Club results were: NOVICE FEMALE • 33.1 kg: Blythe Elliott, first. NOVICE MALE • 37.3 kg.: Kevin Chica, fourth. KIDS FEMALE • 36.5 kg.: Hanna Peppiatt, second; • 37.3 kg.: Daphne O’Brien, second; • 41.6 kg.: Harley Rints, fifth; • 42.7 kg.: Lisa Fudge, fifth; • 45.2 kg.: Braxton Papadopoulos, first; • 49.5 kg.: Katrina Stefopulos, fourth. KIDS MALE • 27 kg.: John McGee, first; Chase Le- atich-Henry, second; Benjamin Steiner, third; • 32 kg.: Stephen Henning, second; • 35.8 kg.: Levi Oram, fourth; • 39.5 kg.: Juwan Burgess, first; • 40 kg.: Foster Elliott, fourth. BANTAM FEMALE • 42.8 kg.: Kathleen Elliott, fourth. BANTAM MALE • 40.2 kg.: Dale Leatich-Henry, second; • 54 kg.: Taylor Michaelson, fourth; • 55 kg.: Ben Peppiatt, fourth; • 56 kg.: Josh Kim, second; • 56.3 kg.: Jamie Ovens, first; • 60 kg.: Stuart Murray, second. For more on this story Richard Schofield AJ Groen/ News Advertiser photo Dane Roberts, 18, of Ajax, will continue his soccer career with the Furman University Paladins of Greenville, South Carolina on an athletic scholarship. ✦ See Ajax, Page B2 ✦ See Pickering, Page B2 Please take note of the following rescheduled collection day during the Easter Holidays and the start of Leaf and Yard Waste collections. CITY OF PICKERING WasteCollectionReminder Region of Durham Works Department www.durhamregionwaste.ca April Remember yard waste is collected on your regular waste collection day. 7 8 9 10 16 13 14 15 17 20 21 22 23 24 27 28 29 30 11 18 25 12 19 26 MSTF S WT Easter 123645Good Friday Blue Boxes and Green Bins scheduled for pickup on Friday April 6 will be rescheduled to Saturday April 7. Our Courses are Now Open! Call 905.427.7737 ext 225 to book your tee time. 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For all your options visit www.durhamcollege.ca/coned CONTINUING EDUCATION PAGE B2 ◆ NEWS A DVERTISER ◆ April 4, 2007P Photo courtesy of the Canadian Curling Association Pickering’s Richard Hart, left, and skip Glenn Howard strategize during one of the Canadian rink’s games at the 2007 World Men’s Curling Championships in Edmonton this week. Howard is in first place as of Tuesday morning with an undefeated 6-0 record at the worlds. Howard rink off to a sizzling start at world championships Brier champs, which include Pickering’s Richard Hart, hope to keep world title at home By Jim Easson Special to the News Advertiser AJAX — Pickering’s Richard Hart and his 2007 Brier-winning Glenn Howard rink is attempting to add a world championship to its curling resume in Edmonton this week. So far so good. Currently, the Howard rink is in the hunt for a world title, winning their first six games of the event, which runs until April 8. In Game 1, the Howard foursome, which also includes Brent Laing and Craig Savill, defeated Fin- land’s Markku Uusipaavalniemi, the 2006 Olympic silver medalist, by a 7-3 count and then upended Denmark’s Johnny Frederiksen 8-4. On Tuesday morning, the Howard rink ripped the Thomas Dufour team representing France 12-5 to keep their undefeated string intact. Canada was to play the Norwegian rink of Thomas Ulsrud on Tuesday afternoon, with the result unavailable at press time. Howard has previously won two world championships as third for his brother Russ in 1987 and 1993, and will be very happy if the team can capture this one. The 12 teams at the worlds are bat- tling for the global championship in addition to valuable Olympic quali- fication points leading up to the Van- couver 2010 Olympic Winter Games. ••• Annandale Curling Club’s Compet- itive Men’s League started final play- downs on Tuesday. Teams compete in their own divisions. Still alive in the ‘A’ division are teams skipped by Wa rren Leslie, Jon Payne, Gord Nor- ton and Jason March. One of these four teams will win the club cham- pionship on Tuesday, April 10 be- fore the closing banquet and division prize awards. ••• The season-ending annual bon- spiel ‘The Last Chance’ still is on the schedule for Annandale on April 14 and 15. The event is full with 32 teams and a waiting list. Teams are each guaranteed three eight-end games and the top eight teams from the early and late draw qualify for Sunday. The top prize is $500 with a purse of more than $2,000 to be won. Lunch and dinner is included on Saturday, and a meal on Sunday for the qualifiers. ••• Annandale hosted the OCA Dou- ble-Rink Silver Tankard Ontario finals at the club on Sunday, April 1. A Met- calfe Curling Club pair of teams won the men’s, and were skipped by Bruce Delaney and Rick Bachand. Bayview Country Club won the women’s side, skipped by Christy Tremblay and Joanne Heffernan. OCA’s current president Michelle Gower was on the winning pair of Bayview teams. ••• The OCA runs a spring zone meet- ing in each of the 16 zones. Annan- dale will host the Zone 6 version on Tu esday, May 15. The agenda covers topical areas of interest and ice allocations for up- coming events. viting and very friendly” and is excited about the prospects of playing soccer in a warm climate. The Paladins, under coach Allison, employ a brand of soccer that also fits with his style. “I’m not a big guy and some teams play the long drive. Furman plays more of a possession-type game and that’s the type of game I like to play,” says Roberts, adding that he’s a versatile player who can play either right wing or centre mid- field. “They can use me anywhere. I’m a smaller, quicker player, which is an ad- vantage on the wing to attack.” The provincial- and national-team player notes his choice was not simply about what U.S. university to attend. He had attended professional tryouts at French Ligue 1 side Auxerre and French Ligue 2 side Le Harve. “They were really interested and they were hoping to try to get me,” says Rob- erts, “but I wanted an education.” This summer, he’s playing with the To ronto Lynx under-23 professional de- velopment team under coach Paul Dea- breu. “There are a lot of university players (on the team), so it’s going to have that university feel,” says Roberts. “I’ll be play- ing against older players, but I’m up for it.” Roberts says his No. 1 supporter has been his brother Dominic. He notes Furman has been watching his brother, who’s a provincial- and national-team player in his own right, and may bring him into the program in 2008. “That would be great, so I can keep an eye on him,” he says about having his little brother possibly join him at the South Carolina university. Aj ax teen to Furman ✦ Ajax, from Page B1 a few of the top boys in the club who’ve helped her become a better athlete,” says Burgess. Braxton credits her club and its coach- es who’ve helped her soar to new heights this season. “They’re unbelievable coaches. You couldn’t ask for better coaching,” she says. “They’re going to keep working with you and supporting you, win or lose,” says Braxton, adding that she gets a lot of feedback from her coaches. Braxton says her focus is firmly on achieving two more gold medals, at the upcoming provincial championships in Sarnia and at the Eastern Canadian championships in New Brunswick. “I think I can do it,” she says, hoping to improve upon her bronze-medal effort at the provincials from last year. Burgess agrees that gold medals at each of these top-level championships for Braxton are achievable. “I think she has a good shot at it,” says Burgess. “She practises three times a week, so she’ll be ready. She should be there at the provincials and at the East- ern Canadians she should win gold there as well.” ✦ Pickering, from Page B1 Pickering wrestler pins down 15th mat victory FOLLOW ALL OUR BLOGGERS:Visit durhamregion.typepad.comFOLLOW ALL OUR BLOGGERS:Visit durhamregion.typepad.comFOLLOW ALL OUR BLOGGERS:Visit durhamregion.typepad.com DURHAM — April’s coming which means so is Rock N’ Reel, the music and film festival held by music busi- ness management students at Durham College. The three-day music and film con- ference and festival runs April 12 to 14 and includes music showcases, in- formative seminars, independent film screenings and a music industry trade show. The theme this year, the seventh annual event, is Do It Yourself. The public can sample new bands and up-and-coming artists. Those in- terested in the film and music industry can discover ways available to them to advance their careers. Panelists at the festival will identify current trends and provide insight into the music and film industries. Showcases will highlight live per- formances by independent musicians throughout Durham Region. There will be six seminars and workshops. Filmmakers will exhibit and discuss their films. There’s also Songs Revealed 2007, a songwriters showcase and com- petition, on April 13 at Durham College dining lounge at 7 p.m. Propaganda Entertainment will present A Rudely Awakened Farewell on April 14 at E.P. Taylor’s on cam- pus, 2000 Simcoe St. N., with the doors opening at 6:30 p.m. On April 13 at 2 p.m., in room SW110 at the college, The How-To Guide on Promoting Yourself as An Indepen- dent Artist will be held, with a panel of music professionals offering advice and answering questions. The seminar is open to everyone. $5 at the door or a Rock N’ Reel pass. On Aprl 14 at 2 p.m. at E.P. 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On display from now until April 20, this exhibit explains how today’s toilet came to be with interactive compo- nents that show the development of the toilet from the first chamber pot, the outhouse, and the flushing toilet. “Visitors enjoy the toilet trivia,” said Ms. Cole. “It’s an interactive section of the exhibition that features toilet lore.” The exhibition is part of the Travel- ling Exhibition Partnership Project col- laborative. Guelph Museums created the exhibit and lends it out to different museums across the province. The exhibit also delves into the evo- lution of toilet paper with a collection of toilet paper holders. The museum offers school and group tours of the exhibit and there are still spots available in April. The museum is at 1450 Simcoe St. S. For more information about group bookings contact the programming de- partment at 905-436-7624 ext. 106. For a sneak peek of the exhibit, log on to videodurhamregion.com. DURHAM — Don’t forget the finals of Bandwarz 2007 are April 7. The doors open at 4:30 p.m. for the finals, to be held at Le Skratch Billiard Bar and Grill, 200 John St. W., Midtown Mall, Oshawa. The bands in the showcase are No Repo, The Bootleg Glory, Battalion, Kes- sel Run, Death of Riley, Triple Funkshun, My Darkest Days and Alora. The winner of Bandwarz 2007 receives new gear from Steve’s Music, record- ing time, $1,000 cash, the title track on the Alcatraz compilation CD, the title track on the Bandwarz website, prizes from Alcatraz Skate and Snow, rehearsal space at The Rehearsal Factory, and a photo shoot. Each band will perform in front of a panel of judges, made up of industry professionals and media representa- tives. The public is welcome to be part of the audience and cheer on the bands. Ti ckets are $10 in advance, available at Alcatraz Skate and Snow in Oshawa, or $12 at the door. Look for video of all the bands in Bandwarz 2007 on Metroland Durham Region Media Group’s website, video- durhamregion.com. Bandwarz 2007 finals on April 7 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT durhamregion.com Walter Passarella/ News Advertiser photo Meghan Harrison (lifting lid) and Leandra Coore took Kaleo Coore (along with Kairo Coore and Trevor Browne) through the Robinson House Museum during a March Break outing. They were checking out the history of the toilet exhibit. Mu sic, film industry highlighted in annual festival For more on this story www.durhamregion.comCATCH UP ONLINE AT Sudoku It’s fun It’s challenging It’s addictive!durhamregion.com48 1 7 8 6 7 3 576 1 86 9 5 6 7 687 3 91 4 19 24 Check it out at The Reason performed Easter Sunday evening PICKERING — Hear why the Easter story is so important at a drama production in Pickering on April 8. ‘The Reason’ is set in 2001 in a Canadian prison, where young Max Harper is serving eight years for armed robbery. Five years has past and he has applied for parole, and also made an appointment with his lawyer for some last-minute counsel. To his surprise, a mystery guest enters the room and begins to tell him the importance of the Easter story. The production features Tafaris A. Haughton and Garfield Young. There is no cost to attend. The play is at Apostolic Pentecostal Church, 755 Oklahoma Dr., Pickering. The doors open at 6 p.m. For more information, call 905-420-3935. PRESENTATION CENTRE NOW OPEN! www.chartwellreit.ca Presentation Centre 1525 Pickering Parkway Pickering, ON Call 905-420-3369 THE RETIREMENT OPTION OF CHOICE Retirement Living Just Got Better We’re very pleased to announce that Pickering seniors will soon have a new option in retirement living. The thoughtfully designed suites, amenity spaces and services of Chartwell Select Pickering City Centre are created to match your lifestyle, now and in the future, in a setting you would be proud to call home. 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TICO 50008767 PA GE B4 ◆ NEWS ADVERTISER ◆ April 4, 2007A/P Film critic invites kids to audition for Wonderland roles DURHAM — The film critic for the Port Perry Star has launched his own theatre group. And in November, Port Perry Kids Onstage, led by John Foote, also an acting teacher, will present Wonderland, his adaptation of Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland. Foote said the young people, age 7 to 18, will perform plays created just for the group. He adapt- ed Oz and Pan for the Port Perry Dance Academy in the past. He decided to launch his own group after noticing a void for children’s theatre. “The other theatres around us have youth groups, but Port Perry is lacking a bit in that area,” Foote said. “This should fix that. I remember the shows of the Millar Lites a few years ago and they were as good as anything I was seeing in theatres anywhere. When motivated, kids perform mira- cles.” An award-winning stage director, Foote enjoys the challenge of working with kids, who “bring so much to the creative process you often wonder who is teaching who.” He said local dancer Sarah Elliott will handle the choreography for the show and several cast members from Oz and Pan have committed to roles. While Wonderland will capture the spirit of Carroll’s book, it will also bring a modern sensibil- ity to it, including life lessons. Wonderland will be performed at the Town Hall 1873 Nov. 2, 3 and 4. Auditions for some roles will be held in the summer; some roles are already cast. 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Mill- er Band and in the past had a Beatles’ tribute duet, Jack and Jill, that played throughout Durham. St. Louis Wings is at 11 Harwood Av e. S. Across town, Durham musical duo Davies and Wayne perform at the Fi- esta Siesta Pub in Ajax at 9 p.m. Davies and Wayne are the hus- band-and-wife team that lead the Too Drunk to Fish Band. Their two-piece act is a musical variety show featuring classic rock, oldies, country, blues and more. The Fiesta Siesta Pub is at 108 Old Kingston Rd., in the Courtyard Plaza in Pickering Village. Philharmonic choir plays Mendelssohn DURHAM — A star cast of solo- ists performs in a good Friday con- cert. On April 6 at 7:30 p.m., the Dur- ham Philharmonic Choir presents selections from Mendelssohn’s ‘Elijah’ at St. George’s Anglican Church in Os- hawa. The soloists include Lawrence Cotton singing the role of Elijah, so- prano Kristine Dandavino, alto Carey Dolan and tenor Richard Szuba. The choir is accompanied by pianist Marianne Turner and Toronto- based organist William O’Meara. Tickets are $20 at the door ($15 for students), or $18 in advance at Walter’s Music Centre in the Oshawa Centre. The church is at 39 Athol St. W. ‘Partition’ shown at Ajax Cineplex Odeon AJAX — A Romeo and Juliet story with a twist is screening in Ajax. On April 4 at 7 p.m., the Ajax Cin- eplex Odeon theatre presents ‘Parti- tion’. The film is based on the story of director Vic Saran’s father’s friend, a man who loved a woman from another race. In the film the two lovers Gian and Naseem find acceptance for their love in another village. The film stars Jimi Mistry as Gian and Kristan Kreuk as Neseem. Tickets can be purchased in ad- vance at the Ajax library for $6.50, or must be purchased on the day of screening for $7.50. All proceeds from the Ajax Film Circuit event support the Ajax library. Shake a leg for humane society DURHAM — The Humane Society of Durham Region invites you to ‘Raise The Woof’. In support of its campaign, a country dance is being held to get a new home for the animals. The $15 tickets are available by calling the shelter at 905-433-2022 ext. 0. At tendants enjoy live music and special guests. Bring those cowboy boots to the Royal Canadian Legion, 471 Simcoe St. S., Oshawa, on Saturday, April 7 from 7 p.m. to midnight. Leahy plays Ajax fundraiser AJAX — Leahy is coming to Ajax. The Peterborough-area group performs at the Deer Creek Golf and Banquet Facility on April 12. The event is a fundraiser for the new Abilities Centre in Whitby. Tickets are $75 per person. Deer Creek is at 2700 Audley Rd. N. in Ajax. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. Entertainment in brief APRIL 4, 2007 905.420.1344 Pickering Campus 1450 Kingston Road www.trilliumcollege.ca TRILLIUM COLLEGE: YOU HAVE IT IN YOU! CALL NOW! CLASSES ARE FILLING UP FAST. 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Call Shaun 647-831-4774 or Ruban 416-274-4741 WANTED NOW!!Salesperson for fast pace retail appliance store. Looking for individuals who are friendly and outgoing to sell appliances. Salary and bene- fits to be discussed. Fax your re- sume to (905) 263-1076 or see Bill at Paddy's Market (905) 263- 8369. SALES HELP for Your Good Health, knowledge required, full time at Oshawa Centre and part time Pickering Town Centre. Ap- ply in person. DENTAL HYGIENIST required Par t-time Monday 8a.m.-8p.m. and Wednesday 8a.m.-4p.m. Please fax resume Attention Nor- ma 905-725-6029 Oral Surgery,Registered Nurse 12 month maternity locum. Mon- Fri, approx 30 hrs, per week, benefits. Please send resume to Dr. Klein/Dr Fenwick. 619 King- ston Road. w. #10 Ajax. L1S 6B4 PA RT-TIME OFFICE administra- tor required for busy Whitby Natu- ropathic clinic. Applications ac- cepted by fax (905-430-1349) or e-mail (info@whitbynaturopa- thy.ca) until April 14, 2007. 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New price $299,000. Entertainers de- light, open concept, inground kid- ney-shaped pool, southern expo- sure, private setting. Spacious 1.5 garage with entrance into house. Early possession. . Call 905-439-0221. IMMACULATE SPACIOUS town- house in desirable North Whitby. Features 3 bdrms, 2 1/2 baths, hardwood floors, stainless steel appliances. By appt only. 905- 718-3121 TRIDEL CONDO 1880 Valley Farm Rd., Pickering, 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, huge den, facing west on 15th floor, with balcony. Rachel or Mary (647) 881-1531 (905) 420-6176. AA:WE BUY and Lease Houses Any area/condition. Don't Delay, Call Today! 905-619-1520. info@conerstone-ventures.net BELLEVILLE - Sterling area. 16 acres in scenic location 18 min- utes north of Belleville. Long range views with various building sites. Nice homes in the area. Mostly open land with scattered trees. Good road, hydro and tele- phone. $62,500. Owner - 1-613- 395-5363. INDUSTRIAL UNIT, 2 car shop. Central Oshawa. Flexible terms. Available immediately. Call (905)259-2552 PROFESSIONAL FURNISHED OFFICE, (1) Whitby. Shows ex- ceptionally well. Reception/ad- min. functions, internet, phone- system, VM, board and meeting room. Free parking. 4min. from 401. Avail. May 1. 905-433-0040. WHITBY - Private office space in shared environment. Approx. 300 sq. ft. divided into 2 offices. $600/mo. includes parking, hi- speed internet, and share use of boardroom. Use of existing pho- tocopier & fax can be negotiated. Interested professionals please call 905-666-5794. JOB AT HOME.$487.68 Weekly. Assemble Products, Mail or Com- puter Work. Free Details www.TopJobReview.com write CHRJobs: 372 Rideau St, #916, Ottawa ON, K1N 1G7 Ref# A15 1-800-351-5120 NEW LEGENDS CENTRE Complex, Oshawa, includes Country Style, Great Canadian Bagel, Pizza Ville, fully equipped for fast food menu and concession items. City Lease, and great revenue. $265,000, plus inventory. 905-261-0771. THE HOCKEY SHOP,Toronto's Original Hockey Store, since 1976, all remaining merchandise, fixtures, Sharpening equipment and supplies, for only $25,000. Don't wait, call Pierre 416-438- 6191 $$MONEY$$Consolidate Debts Mortgages to 100%. No income, bad credit OK! ONTARIOWIDE FINANCIAL CORPORATION 1-888-307-7799 BEAT THE BIG BANKS 1st and 2nd's. Private Lenders. All credit is OK. Better Option Mortgage Corp. 905-683-1900 1-888-5-better www.betteroptionmortgage.com CENTRAL FUNDING GROUP, first & second mortgages to 100%. From 5.1 % for 5 years. Best available rates. Private funds available. Refinancing debt consolidation a specialty. For fast professional service call (905)666-4986 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 BEDROOM APARTMENT in house, private entrance, $650/mo inclusive. Oshawa. Close to shopping. Avail. May 1st. Call (905)404-9694 1 & 2 BEDROOM APTS, Oshawa. Starting from $450/mo plus heat/hydro. Avail. April/May 1. First/last, references. Simcoe St. South, Simcoe St. North, or Quebec St. Stephen 905-259- 5796, 905-576-8699. 1-BDRM APARTMENT in coun- try estate, mins. to Kirby Ski Hill. Avail. immediately. Swimming pool Fridge, stove, first/last. $800/month. Call (905)725-9991 1-BEDROOM APARTMENT, $795/month inclusive. Immacu- late newer building in decent Oshawa neighbourhood. Prefer quality adult tenants. No dogs. 905-448-0390, 905-439-8893 1-BEDROOM APT, $675+ hydro. Available April 1st, no dogs. Oshawa, Bloor St. E area. Work- ing adults preferred. Call Sara 905-448-0302 1-BEDROOM BASEMENT apt., separate entrance, Whites Rd/401 area, non-smoking, no pets,,$775/month inclusive, available immediately, first/last. Call (905)420-6464 1-BEDROOM LUXURY APT., in a quiet adult-oriented building, with a park-like setting. Senior in- centive. Call (905)576-8647 or (905)728-8919 2 MAIN FLOOR BUNGALOW, 3-br apartments. One central Whitby, one Bowmanville at 401 and Waverly. Parking/utilities in- cluded. No smoking or pets. $1,200/month each, 1st/last. (905)449-5000. 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT - 596 Chaucer Ave., Oshawa. No pets. $825/mo. all inclusive. First/last. Available May 1st. Call Fa rida daytime 905-576-5512 or evening 905-427-5580. 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT in small quiet building, near down- town Oshawa. $675/month plus hydro. First/last month required. Call (905)263-1169 or after 5pm 905-263-8580. 2 BEDROOM BASEMENT apart- ment, spacious, private entrance, PTC and shopping, $750 per mo inclusive, available April 1st. Port Union and Sheppard. (647)999- 8238. 2 BEDROOM CONDO available immediately in Bowmanville. $950/month. 5 Appliances. Free utilities for 3 months. Rent to own. Call Jennise (905)697-8261 2-BEDROOM NORTH OSHAWA, Rossland/Ritson. Newer well maintained clean, quiet adult life- style building. Suits retired/ma- ture working adult. $900 incl. no pets. Available April/May 1st (905)720-2352 3 BEDROOM WALK-OUT base- ment. Westney/Hwy. #2. Close to amenities. Available now. $950. No pets/smoking. First/last. 905-686-3578 or 289- 314-3505. A NICE 2-BDRM.Simcoe North Russett, Oshawa- Newly deco- rated, well-maintained quiet 12-plex, small building Close to bus/shopping. Laundry, cable, heat, water, parking, included. No dogs. 905-576-2982. A SUPER clean newly renovated 2-bedroom basement apt. Picker- ing No smoking/pets. $900-inclu- sive, cable, first/last police check. Available May 1. 905-426-2686 or 416-757-1399 AJAX CENTRAL,2-bedroom basement, full bath, large yard, parking, share laundry. Available April 1st. Call (905)995-2237 leave message AJAX SOUTH, 1-bedroom basement apartment, private laundry and entrance, 1 parking, all ceramic, dishwasher, 4pc bath. Absolutely no pets/smok- ing. Professional preferred. $750. Call 905-239-0596 AJAX,2+1 BDRM bsmt. 4-appli- ances, a/c, lots of cupboard space, $1000/mo. Sep. entrance, parking. Credit check, references. Avail. immediately. Call Patricia days (905)839-2668 evening, (905)619-1489 AJAX, HARWOOD/HWY. #2, New 2 bedroom basement apt. Separate entrance, laundry, near bus/schools/park. No pets. Available immediately. 905-683- 1885. AJAX, LEGAL 1-BDRM bsmt apt newly renovated, open-concept with fireplace, 2 appliances, park- ing, no smoking or pets. $850/month. Call (905)426-2526 AJAX, NEWLY RENOVATED 1- bdrm bsmt apt. Separate en- trance, 1-parking. $750/mo, laun- dry & utilities incl. No smok- ing/dogs. Avail. immediately. (905)999-3333 AJAX, SALEM AT 401, quiet 1 bedroom basement apartment, parking included, no pets/smok- ing, $675/month inclusive. Suit single person. Available June 1st. (905)426-3931 AJAX- OXFORD TOWERS.Spa- cious apartments, quiet bldg, near shopping, GO. Pool. 2 & 3- bedroom apt., from $999 & $1099, available April & May. 905-683-8421, 905-683-5322 or 905-683-8571. AVAILABLE APRIL 1ST!2 bed- room basement apt. in South Pickering. Separate entrance. No pets/smoking. $850 all inclusive. First/last. 905-420-5973. BASEMENT APT for rent. Separ- ate entrance, kitchenette, laun- dry, internet, cable. 2 huge rooms. Rent single room $350, entire basement $600. Call Mi- chelle (905)720-0840 or (905)409-2772. BEAUTIFUL WHITBY 2 bedroom $899. or Oshawa 2 bedroom $869. Clean, quiet buildings, great locations, parking, all inclu- sive, no pets. lst/last, available immediately. Call Emilio (905) 424-2134. BLUEWATER PARK WHITBY 1 & 2 Bedrooms Please call Mon - Fri 9 am-5 pm Evening by appt. only 905-571-3522 Shelter Canadian Properties Ltd. BOWMANVILLE - 2 bedroom, 1 bath, large familyroom, 2nd floor of house $925/inclusive. First/last/references. Available May 1st. Non-smoker, 905-697- 5913. BOWMANVILLE,1 bedroom with A/C, pool, laundry, garage, fire- place, $875/inclusive. Available May 1st. (905)718-0244 BROCK RD./CON.3) PICKER- ING,Furnished(or unfurnished) Bright, clean, spacious basement apartment. Quiet. Executive neighbourhood, central air, laun- dry. No pets/smoking. 1st/last. References. $850+utilities. Available now. 416-616-1481. CENTRAL OSHAWA,1-bdrm bsmt apt, bright & clean, sep. en- trance, parking, large yard. $695/mo inclusive. Avail. immedi- ately. (905)259-2552 CHERRYDOWN/TOWNLINE 2- bedroom, lower 2 levels of house in quiet family neighbourhood. A/C, fridge/stove, washer/dryer, near schools/bus. $750/month all inclusive. No smoking/pets. Available May 1st. (905)432-3986 CHURCH/ROSSLAND, BRIGHT, 2 bedroom+den basement apart- ment. $950/month, utilities in- cluded. Separate entrance. Own washer/dryer, parking space. Dine-in kitchen. Tub. No pets/smoking. April availability. Luisa 905-426-9969, after 6p. CLEAN, BRIGHT, TWO BED- ROOM plus office. Upper level. Division/Adelaide. Minutes to 401. $1175/month inclusive. Available immediately. 905-448- 3530. CLIPPER APARTMENTS AJAX 2 & 3 Bed. Please call Mon-Fri. 9 am - 5 pm Evening by appt. only 905-683-6021 Shelter Canadian Properties Ltd. COURTICE, COUNTRY LOT, 2 Bedroom, One Bath, Walk-out Basement Apartment With Separ- ate Entrance. Includes: fridge, stove & laundry. Asking $950. Available April 1st. MARTA 905- 706-8909. CUTE MAIN FLOOR BACHE- LOR in lovely Ajax home. Separ- ate entrance, cable, on bus route, parking. $650 inclusive. Available immed. No smoking or pets. (905)427-0143 Hi-Rise - Walk to GM 2 Bed. & 3 Bed. from $775 & up. Large suites, freshly decorated. Must see to appreciate. 5% OFF TO RETIREES OR SENIORS 905-438-0120 NORTH OSHAWA,2 bedroom $800. and 1 bedroom $750. for rent. Includes utilities, fridge, stove, parking. Call 905-435- 0703 or 416-902-1174. LARGE 2 BEDROOM basement apartment in Oshawa, available with garage, May 1st, first/last required. References. Working couple preferred. $725/inclusive. Days 416-917-5568 or evenings 905-509-6326 NORTH EAST OSHAWA - Hospital area. 1 bedroom apt., second floor. Parking. Clean, quiet, newly renovated. No pets. Available April 1st./April 15th. $610/mo. all inclusive. 905-571- 7840. NORTH Oshawa - 2 and 3 bed- room, April 15/May lst. Clean, family building. Heat, hydro and two appliances included. Pay cable, parking and laundry fa- cilities. (905)723-2094 OSHAWA MUST SEE!near waterfront, clean, quiet, pet-free, renovated 2-bdrm main duplex. large kitchen (fridge/stove), park- ing, balcony, amenities. $820+hy- dro. April 15th. online tour www.monteith.freeservers.com, 905-443-3140 OSHAWA Park/Adelaide (230 Nipigon St) 1, 2 & 3 Bedrooms Well maintained and newly renovated apts. Near all amenities. From $775/mo+ hydro. (905)723-0977 OSHAWA - 1-BEDROOM Large separate driveway, separate en- trance, laundry, recently renovat- ed, large lot, near all amenities, large eat-in kitchen. Excellent area. April 1st. $745/inclusive. (905)432-1533 OSHAWA 1 BDRM APT Park/Gibb area, brand new floors throughout, immaculate condition. Avail May 1, 2007. $800/mo in- clusive, first/last, no pets. Call John 905-576-4229. OSHAWA Olive/Ritson. 1/2 of house for rent. 2 bedrooms, park- ing available. Near bus & school. Available immediately. $700/mo. ALSO 1-bdrm basement, no park- ing $600/mo. Call (905)576-3924 OSHAWA,1-BDRM bachelor apt. Sep. entrance, 2-level, fridge/stove, huge private deck, 2-parking, no smoking. Avail. im- mediately. Quiet family neigh- bourhood. $650/mo inclusive. Call (905)240-0600 OSHAWA, KING/SIMCOE - 2 bedrooms, laundry facilities, 1 parking, $725/month plus utilities, available May 1st. Call Va l 905-720-0255. OSHAWA, SPRING SPECIAL! Newly renovated 1 & 2 bdrms in senior lifestyle bldgs. Large units. New kitchens & applianc- es, carpeting, windows, security. Near schools/bus stop & amenities. Available April/May. 1-866-601-3083 or 905-432- 6912. www.apartmentsinonta- rio.com OSHAWA, SPRING SPECIAL! Under new Management. 1 & 2, avail. in adult lifestyle bldg. Large units, new windows, security. Near bus, shopping. Avail. April/May. Call 905-723-1009 or 1-866-601-3083 or 905-728-3162 www.apartmentsinontario.com PICKERING - A MUST SEE!- 1 bdrm split level bsmt apt. Sep Ent. Pool, Parking, Near GO. Nat. Light throughout. Custom Bar & Ent. Unit, No Smoking/pets. $750/incl. 905-831-9145 PICKERING, 1 BEDROOM base- ment legal apartment. Utilities in- cluded. Separate entrance, close to amenities, non smoking/pets. Immediately. lst/last required. References, Call (416)557-8516. PICKERING, BROCK RD./HWY 2. Walk-out. Spacious. Bright, 4 pce. bathroom. Side entrance. Amenities. 2-bedroom bsmt apt. $850/month inclusive. Suits pro- fessional. First/last. References. Available. Strictly no smok- ing/pets. (416)-458-4598 (905)686-1650. PICKERING, Brock/Major Oaks, Newly renovated, Bright, spa- cious, 2-bedroom basement, walkout to big yard, separate en- trance, cable, parking, A/C, No smoking available immediately, $900/mth all inclusive, 905-231- 9851 PICKERING, large bachelor in house shared entrance, Near all amenities & Go. $650/month in- cludes cable, laundry. Available May 1st. No pets. Suit single fe- male. 905-839-3805 after 5:30pm PICKERING,Liverpool/Bayly, large 2-bedroom basement apt, separate entrance, parking, laun- dry, non-smoker adults preferred. $850/month inclusive (cable & high speed internet included). Im- mediate occupancy. 416-838- 3596, 905-421-9533 PORT PERRY,Walk to Lake Scugog. Enjoy a peaceful, beautiful town. Large 3 bdr. in well kept, quiet 3-story apt building. Balcony, parking, Se- curity Video. No pets/smoking. Call Adam 905-985-3096, 905-430-7816 SOUTH OSHAWA,1 bedroom basement apartment in desirable area, parking, A/C, common laun- dry, $650/inclusive. First/last, available immediately. No pets/smoking. (416)419-1924 SPACIOUS AND BRIGHT, bachelor apt. on main floor, sep. entrance. Own driveway. LARGE livingroom. LARGE kitchen. 3pc bathroom. LARGE patio. Oshawa. Availale now. $650/in- clusive. (905)721-0817 UXBRIDGE Brock St. West, newly renovated, 2-bdrm $750 Available immediately. Also Two 2-bedrooms, available May 1st $800, $900. 1bedroom $800 May lst. All inclusive, with laundry. 416-697-8036 WESTNEY/HWY 2,Walkout 2-bdrm. bsmt., near amenities, 1-parking. Avail. immediately. No laundry, no smoking/pets. 705- 437-4813, 905-427-6622. WHITBY - Garden St. apt. build- ing. Spacious carpeted, newly painted with balcony. Close to bus, shopping, all utilities includ- ed. Avail. now. First/last/no pets. 1-bed. $800; 2-bed. $925; 3-bed $1050, 905-767-2565. WHITBY - Large quiet 2-bdrm in 7-unit bldg. Excellent condition, parking, near GO & amenties. No smoking/pets. Avail. May 1st. (416)498-4770 WHITBY ROSEDALE,beautiful large 2-bdrm. backs onto park. washer/dryer incl. $900/mo in- cludes cable, heat/hydro. first/last with $200 off first. no smoking. no dogs. call 905-430-2814. WHITBY, 2 BEDROOM, Close to transportation "Loft type" Reno- vated apartment, central air, hardwood flooring, high ceilings, large windows, laundry facilities, $850/month. May 1st. First/last. Joan 905-404-7861 WHITBY, 3-BEDROOM main floor $1050/mth+, June 1st. Also 2-BEDROOM basement $740+, May 1st. Bright duplex, applianc- es, laundry, parking, separate en- trance. Near all amenities. First/last, references. No smok- ing/pets. (905)430-6053, leave message. WHITBY, BROCK ST. S., spacious 2 bedroom, balcony, in apartment building. Walk to GO, waterfront. Parking: 1 car, first/last, $900/month. Available April 1st. Call (905)668-6907 WHITBY, immaculate 1 & 2 bed- room apts, Avail. immediately. $775, $910., includes appliances, heat, parking, laundry facilities. Call (905)666-1074 or 905-556- 0455. WHITBY,spacious 3 bedroom, main floor unit. $1150 all inclu- sive. Available May 1st. Call Debbie 905-430-6229 WILLIAM PEAK CO-OP, Picker- ing has 2 and 3 bedroom town- houses $992 and $1,078, con- secutively+utilities. 1 and 2 bed- room apartments, $817 and $926. First/last. 905-837-2920. www.ucpm.ca. 2-BEDROOM,1 bath new condo, across the street from Lake Ontario, Port of Newcastle. First floor Terrace has waterviews. Boat slip available. $1195/mo. Cable and internet included. Available now. 905-744-1790. AJAX,completely FURNISHED OR VACANT, 2 bedroom, 2 baths, NEWLY RENOVATED 2006. 92 Church St., indoor parking, pool, tennis, MUST BE SEEN! May 1st, $1395 ALL IN- CLUSIVE. (416)573-2767 WHITBY, Garden/Rossland. 2- bedroom, 2-bath, solarium, insu- late laundry, appliances, under- ground parking. Swimming pool, fitness room. Available May 1st, $1250/month All inclusive Call (905) 430-8333. -AA ABA-DABA-DOO-Own your own home, no down payment re- quired, from $525/month. WHY RENT? 5.09% OAC. $33,000+ family income, up to $25,000 cash back (non-repayable) Call Ken Collis Broker, Coldwell Banker 2M Realty (905)576-5200 kencollis@sympatico.ca 2 BEDROOM BUNGALOW, va- cant soon, $975/monthly, near casino on Island, plus utilities. First/last. (905)985-4568 2-BEDROOM bsmt apt on quiet north east Oshawa court. 10-ft ceilings, large windows, walk-out to private backyard, sep. laundry, 2-parking, $1,000/month inclusive Avail. May 1. Call Jack 905-576- 1910 3 BDRM SEMI, 2 bathrooms, fin- ished basement, gas fireplace, walkout to fenced yard, close to Oshawa Centre, 484 Salisbury St. 4-appliances, very clean, available May 1st, $1250/mo +utilities, 905-240-1784 3+1 BEDROOM,country setting, executive bungalow, 1/2 acre lot, North Oshawa. Lots of parking, double car garage, A/C, $1350/plus utilities, first/last, no smoking/pets. Available April 1st/negotiable. (905)655-3501 5 BEDROOM house for rent, in North Oshawa, clean immaculate, could be rent to won. Avail . May 1, Call (647)477-2343 . A MUST SEE!Oshawa. 2 year old house. 3 bedrooms. Single garage. Walking distance to Uni- versity of Ontario. First/last. No pets/smoking. References. May 1st. 416-617-8597. AJAX - SALEM/BAYLY bright & clean 4 bedroom. bungalow (main floor), hardwood through- out, c/air, appliances, laundry, available May 1st. $1050+. Call 905-787-8665 or 416-721-4425. AJAX, 3 BEDROOM sunny de- tached bungalow main floor. Well maintained. New appliances. Ex- tra-large fenced yard w.deck. Close to 401, transit, schools, shopping. $1125/mo+ 2/3 utils. Weiss Realty-Susan Taylor, 416- 460-2330. AJAX, NEW 3 bedroom, 2 storey house. Great location, Har- wood/Rossland. Appliances in- cluded. Custom drapes. No smoking/pets. Available immedi- ately. $1400/month+60% utilities (basement not included). (905)426-1486, (416)910-0419. BEAUTIFUL, RENOVATED, FULL-detached home in Ajax. 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bathrooms. Gas fireplace. Includes all appliances. CAC. $1400/month+60% utilities. Includes cable/Internet. Call Rob 416-319-3655. COURTICE, 3 BEDROOM,quiet neighbourhood, walk to school, newly renovated kitchen, bath- room, real hardwood floor, gar- age, $1350 per month, available May 1st, call 905-431-7977, 905- 432-8169. EAST OSHAWA,clean 3-bed- room main floor of bungalow, ap- pliances, near amenities, freshly painted, in-ground pool, A/C. No smoking/pets, lst/last, references, Available May lst., $1100 plus 60% utilities. (905)576-7677, (905)242-3838. NEWCASTLE CENTURY HOME, $1050+utilities. 2-bdrms. Avail. immediately. No pets. Close to 401. Gas heating, 4-appliances, front porch, back deck. First/last, references. Call Marie between 6-9-p.m or wknds 1-416-693- 8924 OSHAWA - great location, near O.C, 3+bedrooms, appliances, laundry, parking, a/c, 2 baths, basement with separate en- trance. No dogs/smoking. $1350+utilities. First/last. Available immediately. (905)433- 4003; 905-718-6400 OSHAWA - STEVENSON / ADE- LAIDE area, 3 plus 2 bedroom bungalow, finished basement, $1180/mo. plus utilities. Available May lst. No smoking/pets. Call (905) 434-6693. OSHAWA 3+1 bedroom, new appliances, large fenced yard, near shopping, schools, Civic, transit & 401. Avail immediately $1200+utilities. Credit check req'd. (905)579-7581 or (905) 728-1612. OSHAWA,house for rent, avail. immediately. Newly renovated, close to downtown, new hockey arena and university. $895/mo. Call Sue or Joe (647)261-4953 PICKERING,custom built 3 bed- room bungalow, freshly painted, 4 appliances, C/A, fenced yard/deck, parking. Near Whites Rd. $1175 plus. Available April. No pets/smoking. (905)683-9629 SOUTH OSHAWA, 2 bedroom house, main floor, steps to tran- sit/401, no pets. Available May 1. $975 per month, inclusive. Park- ing , laundry included. Call (905)668-3098. WHITBY 2+1 BEDROOM main floor of bungalow, wonderful quiet area, walk to GO, clean, parking, appliances, share laundry. No pets/smoking. Available immedi- ately. $975 incl. (905)925-5798. WHITBY, 3-BEDROOM bunga- low, finished basement, 3 baths, en suite in master. Near school & all amenities, walk to Go train. Pets welcome. $1500/month+ utilities. Call (289)385-0823 WHITBY,321 Centre St. 2- bdrms, 5-appliances. Large front & fenced back yard, fireplace, pets allowed. Close to downtown. Avail. immediately. Call (416)839- 0718. WILSON/OLIVE 2+1 bedroom bungalow, living room and dining room, new kitchen, hardwood and ceramic floors, a/c, gas furnace, fenced backyard. First/last/refer- ences. No pets. $1175/mo+ utilities. Available May 1st. 905- 723-3223. AJAX – LOVELY 3-BDRM, fin- ished bsmt, bright eat in kitchen, walk out to patio, ceramic floor, 2- baths, 5 appl, Near school & amenities. $1245 + utilities. Avail May 1. Call (905) 447- 6509. NORTH OSHAWA,3+1 bed- room, large kitchen, familyroom walkout to patio, a/c, water, land- scaping, appliances, finished basement. $1250+ utilities. Available April 15th/May 1st. 905-213-4689 OSHAWA SOUTH,To wnhouses 3-bedroom $975/mo+ utilities close to schools, shopping. First/last. 905-579-9956. WHITBY immaculate 3 bed. townhome available April 1st. $1015. + utilities. Rent includes appl. and parking. Call 905-666- 1074 or 905-556-0455. BROOKLIN 1 & 2-BEDROOMS available immediately, Quiet home, from $775-$1150 utilities included. Includes satellite TV, parking, a/c, central vac, large backyard. Please call (905)426- 0916 DUNDAS/GARDEN, ROOM - fur- nished or unfurnished, long or short term, female preferred, share kitchen & bathroom. $399/month, Available immedi- ately. Near Go & local bus. (905)668-1762 LARGE CLEAN, FURNISHED room, close to OC. No pets. Share kitchen & bath, ideal for working person. First/last. Phone 905-436-1420. SEPARATE ENTRANCE, AJAX, Harwood/Hwy 2. Furnished room in quiet home for rent. Pa r king included. Call 905-619-8752. SHARE AJAX OR PICKERING HOUSE, clean, quiet adult occu- pied. Furnished, cable, inter- net, telephone, laundry, parking. First/last. Smoking outside. No pets. from $425/inclusive. www.sharemyhouse.ca 905- 391-3809. WHITBY Brock/Dundas furnished Room for rent $440/mo free cable. Share facilities. Parking Available immediately. Call (905)622-5006 1 BEDROOM, IN a 2 bedroom basement apt. shared with young college professional. No pets/smoking. $550/month, all in- clusive, basic cable. Parking. Available now. 905-426-5273. 1 ROOM FOR RENT, SHARED cable, laundry, central air. Pickering, Whites Rd./Bayly. Smoking ok, (pets negotiable). $500/mo. Close to amenities. Available immediately. 905-420- 6355. AT BLOOR & SIMCOE,Oshawa. Share furnished apt with 2 males. Near all amenities, cable/internet, parking included. Available imme- diately, lst/last, $450/mo inclu- sive, Viewing (905)433-4088. ROOMMATE WANTED to share 4 bedroom townhouse with pool in Oshawa, available immediate- ly, non smoker, no pets, $450/month, first/last (905)579- 8613 please leave message. SOUTH AJAX - 2 bedrooms available in shared house. Close to amenities. Parking, utilities, whirlpool tub, inground pool, laun- dry included. $450/500 each, first and last. 905-427-3954. 1998 FORD "Weekender"Con- version van, auto, V8, 99,000 km, captains chairs, bench/bed, fridge, sink, TV, toilet, pw/d, A/C, teak cabinets, excellent condition, $22,000 OBO, certified. 905-342- 5203. 30' CAMP TRAILER,sleeps 6, with canopy, bbq, 8'x30' deck, well maintained, very clean, ex- cellent condition, $3400 obo. Call 905-434-5279. WANTED TO BUY - 30 to 36 ft. older TRAILER with front bed- room, middle tip out, washroom with tub/shower and rear bunks (not side bunks), age/year no problem. Please call 905-885- 9158. 1995 16' TEMPEST Bowrider with 1994 60hp Johnston with Tr ailer. Regular servicing verified with receipts. Excellent condition, comfortable. Includes all safety required access, $4900 OBO, Call Brad (905)433-7684. IN-GROUND SWIMMING Pools. Book early and get discount pric- es. Some models in stock. Over 18 years experience. 14x26 kid- ney $14,999. (416)554-8195, (905)985-3491 www.innovativmarketing.com LOST MALE CHIHUAHUA, white & caramel, Harwood/Kerrison area, on Sunday April 1st. Re- ward. Call 905-686-2250. IF YOU ARE A SWM,with a good sense of humor, loves DANCING, fine dining, movies and traveling, If so SWF would like to hear from you. (63-68) Serious replies call and leave message and phone number at: 1-800-692-3269 Box #39719, HEPATITIS C Place: St. Mark's United Church 201 Centre St. S. Whitby Time: 7:00-9:00 PM St.Mark's United Church 201 Centre St.S.Whitby Time:7:00-9:00 PM INFORMATION AND SUPPORT Group Discussion Information & Support www.creativeintensity.com/smking/ Meetings held 2nd Thursday each month For More Information 905-666-6241 or 1-800-841-2729 or visit For More Information 905-666-6241 or 1-800-841-2729 or visit Thursday, April 12th, 2007 Thursday, April 12th,2007 DURHAM CONFIDENTIAL :Speaker Tracie Sindrie, RD. Positive Care Clinic, Lakeridge Health Whitby Top ic: “Nutrition and Hepatitis C”. Topic: AFFORDABLE loving daycare, all ages, non-smoking, exp., steps Glengrove P.S., St. Antho- ny Daniels bus route. near PTC. Large fenced backyard, fenced pool, summer swimming. Play- room/crafts, Snacks/lunch. Ref- erences. (905)839-7237 MOM to MOM Daycare South Ajax home daycare that provides a safe, fun-loving, educationally-rich environ- ment. First Aid/CPR. Creative play & lots of outdoor activities. Nutritious meals & snacks. Flexible hours. Competitive rates. Ages 9 mnth – 3 yrs. Call Corinne (905) 427-3953 $39.99 TELEPHONE SERVICE. $20.00 Unlimited Long Distance. Tr ansfer current phone number free. $39.99 New Activations. Toll free 1-866-391-2700. A Neigh- bourhood Connection. +CARPET CARPET CARPETS 3 rooms carpeted with Commer- cial carpet and premium pad from $289 (30 yds). 3 rooms carpeted with Berber carpet and premium pad from $389 (30 yds). 3 rooms carpeted with cut pile carpet and premium pad from $489 (30 yds). Free in-home quotes. SAILLIAN CARPETS 1-800-578-0497, 905- 242-3691 ; 905-373-2260. 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. A BEDROOM SET,gorgeous cherry sleigh, triple dresser/mir- ror, tall dresser, night table, new. Cost $7450, sell $1,500. Call 416-524-2018. AAA CARPET FLOORING & HARDWOOD:Carpet 3 rooms from $329 (30-sq. yd.) includes: carpet, pad and installation. Free estimates. Carpet repairs. Serv- ing Durham and surrounding are- as. Professional Painting also avail. Call Sam (905)686-1772 AFFORDABLE APPLIANCES, HANK'S APPLIANCES. TRUCK- LOAD EVENT! Brand New fridg- es $299/up. New stoves $349/up. New dishwashers $199/up. New dryers only $249. New washers $299. Large selection of recondi- tioned & new scratch & dent ap- pliances. Parts Specialist. 426 Simcoe St.S. (905)728-4043. ALL NEW QUEEN orthopedic mattress set, cost $1000, sacri- fice $250. Call 905-213-4669. BUNK BED, DRESSERS,dining table with hutch, coffee table, lamp, computer desk, Air Hockey Ta b le: brand new. Moving sale, Every thing must go! (905)239- 0487. CARPETS. LAMINATE & VINYL sale. 3 rooms, 30-sq yds. for $319. Commercial carpet includ- ing premier underpad and instal- lation. Laminate $1.69-sq ft. Click system. Residential, commercial, customer satisfaction guaranteed. Free Estimate. Mike 905-431- 4040 DANBY APT SIZED freezers $209. New Danby bar fridges, $119/up. Also, variety of new ap- pliances, scratch and dent. Full manufacturers warranty. Re-con- ditioned fridges $195/up, ranges $125/up, dryers $125/up, wash- ers $199/up, new and coin oper- ated washers and dryers at low prices. New Danby Frost-Free Apt. size fridges $399., new 24" and 30" ranges with clock and window @$399 Reconditioned 24" ranges and 24" frost free fridges now available. Wide se- lection of other new and recondi- tioned appliances. Call us today, Stephenson's Appliances, Sales, Service, Parts. 154 Bruce St. Oshawa.(905)576-7448 ENTERTAINMENT UNIT,custom made, solid pine, cost $1000,+ sell $300, Bed Chesterfield, Blue and White checkered pattern, $250. Bar stools, 3 colonial style, $100. All excellent condition. (905)509-4404 PIANOS - AND - CLOCKS New models arriving, must clean out old stock.Not sure if your kids will stick with lessons..try our unique rent-to-own system. 100% of all rental payments apply! Large selection of upright and electronic pianos and Howard Miller clocks. Yamaha, Kawai, Heintzmann etc. Call TELEP PIANO 905-433-1491. www.Telep.ca WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, April 04, 2007, PAGE B7 A/Pwww.durhamregion.com St George’s Anglican Church Pickering Village Hwy. #2 & Randall Drive Ajax 905-683-7981 Maundy Thursday Eucharist of the Institution of the Lord’s Supper 7:30 p.m. in historic church Good Friday 8:30 a.m. - Childrens Service in St. George’s Centre 11:00 a.m. Solemn Liturgy in historic church Holy Saturday 8:00 p.m. - Great Vigil in historic church Easter Day 9:00 a.m. Eucharist in historic church 10:30 a.m. Eucharist in St. George’s Centre EASTER SERVICES Good Friday: 10:00 a.m. Celebrate the Risen SaviourCelebrate the Risen Saviour Easter Sunday: 10:00 am Evening Services resume Sunday, April 15 6:00 pm AJAX BAPTIST CHURCH 56 Angus Dr. Ajax 905-683-4802 WORD OF TRUTH CHRISTIAN CENTRE 1527 Bayly St. Pickering 905-839-0333 Senior Pastor Joseph Fisher We invite you to come and celebrate Jesus with us! Worship times: Sun. 11am & 7pm, Wed. 7pm Fri. 8pm - Youth (R.E.A.C.H.) Visit our Resource Centre at 1543 Bayly St. or call: 905-839-4953 We provide: mentoring, computer training, tutoring, career development, anger & stress management assistance, teen parent support & fun activities. (For youths ages 13-19) To r onto Airport Christian Fellowship 416-674-8463 Ajax Community Centre Banquet Hall 75 Centennial Rd. Sunday Family Service - 10am For more information visit www.tacf.org/east Contact us @ tacfeast@tacf.org Sunday, April 8 - 11:00 a.m. - Easter Sunday All Welcome St. Timothy’s Presbyterian Church 97 Burcher Road, Ajax 905-683-6122 www.sttimothysajax.ca e-mail dencook@rogers.com HOLY WEEK SERVICES at The Gathering Place 1920 Bayly Street, Pickering, ON Telephone: 905-428-6888 www.pickeringpentecostal.com with Evangelist Rev. Sam Farina April 1-8, 2007 Palm Sunday to Easter WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY 7:00 PM each evening GOOD FRIDAY, APRIL 6 9 AM & 11 AM EASTER SUNDAY, APRIL 8 9:00 AM, & 11:00 AM Everyone is welcome at The Gathering Place GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE April 6th – 10 am SPECIAL MUSIC “Carpenter’s Union” EASTER SUNDAY SERVICE April 8th – 10 am FEATURING SOLOIST Joan Elliott Safe Haven Easter Services Everyone Welcome Safe Haven Worship Centre 1084 Salk Road, Unit 12, Pickering Entrance off 1084 Brock Rd. 905-837-8771 Ajax Alliance Good Friday “A Final Plea” (Lk 23:34) – 10:00 am Easter Sunday “Resurrection Implications” (1 Cor 15:50-58) 10:00 am Just north of 401 off Westney Rd. www.ajaxalliancechurch.com (905) 427-6613 PICKERING VILLAGE UNITED CHURCH Thursday, April 5 Maundy Thursday, 7:30 pm Friday, April 6 Good Friday, 10:30 am Sunday, April 8 Easter, 7:30 and 10:30 am Communion served at both Easter services Pickering Village United Church (905) 683-4721 email: pvuc@pvuc.ca – www.pvuc.ca 300 Church Street North, Ajax, Ontario www.holytrinityajax.com email: ht@holy-trinity-ajax.ca Saturday, April 7th 7:30 p.m. - The Great Vigil of Easter; a special Service of Light at St. Timothy’s Presbyterian Church, 97 Burcher Rd., Ajax Sunday, April 8th 10:00 a.m. - Easter Day; Choral Eucharist at Bolton C. Falby Public School, 80 Falby Court, Ajax Holy Trinity Anglican Church 905-683-3863 AMBERLEA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 1820 Whites Road N., Pickering (905) 839-1383 www.amberleapresbyterianchurch.ca EASTER SERVICES Maundy Thursday Service April 5th at 8:00 p.m. Good Friday Breakfast& Youth Easter Play April 6th at 9:00 a.m. (tickets required) Easter Sunday Service April 8th at 11:00 a.m. You are invited You are invited to celebrate to celebrate Easter with Easter with your family at your family at the Church of the Church of your choice.your choice. Join us for Easter dinner. “Celebrate Easter with us. There’s no better time to experience the joy of communion with Jesus Christ. And, of course, no reservations are necessary. Peace Lutheran Church Easter Sunday Celebration 10:30 am will include an “Easter Drama” 928 Liverpool Rd., South of Bayly, Pickering 905.839.3521 ★ LIQUIDATION ★ LIQUIDATION ★ 647-271-5483647-271-5483CALL FOR APPOINTMENT DON·TDON·T PAYPAY RETAILRETAIL BEDROOMS DINING ROOMS MATTRESS SETS (All sizes) Items In Stock – Delivery AvailableItems In Stock – Delivery Available FURNITURE WHOLESALER CLEARANCE LIQUIDATIONLIQUIDATIONCONSIGNMENT EQUIPMENT AUCTION Berrybank Farms, 3383 Taunton Rd., Orono, Ont. 1 1/2 miles west of Hwy. 115. Selling a Full line of farm equipment, tractors, tools, machinery, vehicles, hardware, recreational items, lumber etc. SAT. APRIL 7TH, 2007 - 10 AM. TRACTORS:JD 1830 W/145 ldr. EQUIPMENT:JD 235 20' disc; JD 450 seed drill w/hitch/press wheels; JD 7000 4RW corn planter; JD 7000 4RN corn planter; CIH 8455 rd blr w/kicker/mon; CIH 3440 rd blr w/mon; Ford 14' disc; Ford haybine; packer, hay cond; plows; cults; grain augers; hay elevs; hay wagons; set of duals MISC:Honda F501 garden tiller; calf hutches; horse trailer; gates, hay feeders; steel posts; post hole augers; riding/push lawnmowers; flat deck for truck; 11x20 multi purpose structure REC:27' tandem house trailer VEHICLES:'79 Chev. motorhome; 89 Chev 3/4 truck LUMBER:cedar; hydro poles; large qty. cedar posts MANY MORE ITEMS.List subject to additions and deletions TERMS:cash or cheque w/proper ID. Owners and Auctioneers are not responsible for accidents or mishaps. Lunch booth.For info. and to consign to this auction, contact the Auctioneer John D. Berry CPPA: Auctions & Appraisals. 905-983-5787 “If you’re going to do something, do it right.”Mike Holmes We do it all. Professionally. Kitchens • Bathrooms • Painting Decking • Roofing • Furnace Air Conditioning • AND MORE Call1-800-Home Depot or visit www.homedepot.ca/installation Ask us about one of our many financing options to best suit your needs. CANDO RENOVATIONS INC. Call (905) 686-5211 Bathrooms • Windows • Doors • Additions • Basements •All Home Renovations • Also Making Home Accessible • Minor/Major • Animal Damage & Removal • Chimney Repair • Skylight Repair • Eavestrough Repair 416-299-1788 LICENCED & INSURED FREE ESTIMATES ROOFING REPAIRS by RAPID TAC Eden Grove Landscape Services Landscaping~Lawn Care~Property Maintenance 905-706-3455 www.edengrovelandscape.ca GRADE 8GRADE 8 GRADSGRADS www.ruggedreplays.com 905-404-2063905-404-2063 SUITSfrom $69 SPORT JACKETS $49 Tuxedo Rentals also available. Shop early for Best Selection. From JEANS to TUXEDOS from in Whitby has it all at up to 70% below retail CelebratingCelebrating 13 Years!13 Years! HAY -quality first and second cutting, large hard core round and small square bales..Delivery available. Call (905)263-8078. HEAVY DUTY ADMIRAL Wash- er/Dryer, Mofat fridge & stove, hood vent, all matching in Al- mond. Like new, $1200/All OBO. (905)619-2955 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS Best Price, Best Quality. All Shapes & Colours. Call 1-866-585-0056 www.thecoverguy.ca HOT TUB for sale, "Endurance Hydro Spa". 2 seasons new. 4-5 persons, 22 jets, steps, rail, hard cover, chemicals, asking $3,800 or reasonable offer. Call Gail or Al (905)665-4817 HOT TUB,a perfect size, deluxe cabinet, full warranty, sacrifice $2995. 905-409-5285. HOT TUBS/SPA,2007 model, fully loaded, ozonator, cost $8,900, sacrifice $3,600. 905- 213-4669. HUSQVARNA VIKING DESIGN- ER 1,sewing/embroidery ma- chine. excellent condition, in- cludes users guide, 2 hoops, free designs and other accessories. For further information call (905) 430-7265. $2,995. MERCEDES-BENZ MICHELIN winter tires with 15" steel wheels, 4 tires, $900. TV, RCA 37", $400. 905-433-0647. MOVING SALE new leather sofa &chair, brown $1200; French country bistro set w/swivel chairs $1100; large armoire entertain- ment unit w/distressed paint $1200; KitchenAid stainless steel gas range $2250. (905)718-8210 PLAY CENTRE,wooden, new in box, swings, slide, fort, monkey bars, delivery available $349. (705)444-9849 or email: vickimjohnston@hotmail.com POOL TABLE,1"slate. Accesso- ry package included. New in box. Cost $4395 sell for $1500. 905- 213-4669. POOL TABLE, DUFFERIN,5'x9', black lacquer, excellent condition, leather cover, with accessories, $2200 OBO. Moving, must sell! (905)404-1361. PROM or BRIDESMAID Dresses Size 12, Beautiful 2-pc soft lilac colour w/full length skirt, top w/thin straps; Stunning strapless, full length skirt, coral colour. Both worn once. Call 905-434-5264 RENT TO OWN -Newand 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. WOODSTOVE & CHIMNEY Small Heritage woodstove & 19' Selkirk stainless steel insulated chimney. Ideal for rec-room or shop. All accessories $1000-obo. (905)571-4337 SATELLITE TV -Challenge FTA will GRAND OPEN March 31st 10-5. Specials include: Captive Works 600 Premium $179.95, SonicView 1000 $219.95. Quan- tities are limited- hundreds of channels, NO MONTHLY BILLS. Lifetime Support FREE. Shop on- line or in-store with confidence Accessories/ Installations/ Sup- port. 570 Westney Rd. South, Unit 15, Ajax. 905-231-2162 www.challengefta.com SATELLITE TV,NO MONTHLY BILLS. U-Neek Electronics. Sole operator is only FERN. Visit the first & best FTA store in Durham Sales-installations-support 226 Bloor St. E. Oshawa (905) 435- 0202 www.uneekelectronics.com/ members/feedback.htm SUN WINDOWS AND DOORS: Residential Exterior Steel Doors with decorative glass and locks, $299. Interior French Doors, Oak, Pine, Beveled Glass, $99. Bi-fold Doors, 30” and 36”, $45. 6 Garden Doors, $535. 905-983- 5178, 8207 Hwy #115, Orono. CASH FOR OLD FISHING TAC KLE Wanted vintage wood plugs, Duck Decoys. Contact Rene Huard antique hunter. 905-349-2577, 905-376-1601 www.renehuard.com WANTED -Men's mountain bike, approx. 20", also a child's bike chariot, both gently used condi- tion. Call Hope 905-404-8676. FREE RENT -Vendors wanted at Courtice Flea Market. Book by April 30th and receive one month free rent. Call 905-436-1024 or visit: www.courticefleamarket.com CASE IH 5100 Seed Drill, 18 run, D.D.openers, grass seed box, acreage counter, stored inside, excellent condition. Call (905)263-8078 2 MALE POMERANIAN pups Ready to Go. Beautiful, cuddly bundles of fur. (705)878-4408 ADORABLE JACK RUSSELL Terrier puppies, shots, dew claws, tails, dewormed, with Pedigree, ready to go April 14th. $600. Call Rebecca (905)576- 8374 BERNESE MOUNTAIN DOG puppies for sale. Vet checked, dewormed. Both parents on site. Family raised. $1200. Call 905- 433-9407. BLACK LAB PUPPIES,family raised, vet checked, first shots, dewormed. Ready to go right now. Call Mike (905)720-1263 JACK RUSSELL PUPPIES for sale, 2 female puppies available, up to date shots, dewormed, adorable, available immediately. $600 each. Also 1 1/2 year old male to right home. (905) 620- 0814. wwwarazmatazjart.com JACK-A-POO BABIES 3/4 Poo- dle X 1/4 Jack Russell, vet- checked, dewormed, 1st shots, ready after April 12th. SCHNOO- DLES 7-weeks, vet-checked, de- wormed, 1st-shots, ready (705)324-5075 LABERNARDS-Yellow Lab & St. Bernard Cross, Family raised, ex- cellent temperament. Vet checked, first shots & dewormed. Ready April 14th. $950. Large dogs, 110-170lbs. Serious inquir- ies only please. Call (905)668- 9992 LABRADOODLES (chocolate) M/F & Goldendoodles (red to cream) Males. Great family pets, happy & healthy. 705-437-2790 www.doodletreasures.com SHIHTZU, Male.RARE BLACK, CKC REG. Wonderful Tempera- ment!!! Health Guarantee. Full Breeding Rights. $1000. Moving South. Call Linda 905-725-0002 YELLOW LABRADOR CKC REGISTERED Retriever puppies. dew-claws removed. Vet checked, microchipped. First vaccinations. Ready to go early May. Excellent hunters, great with children. $800. (905)263-8284 YORKIE & SHIH TZU pups, home raised, parents on site, vet checked, health guarantee. Free starter kit. $600-$950. (905)786- 3183 YOU CO ULD HAVE your dog under control and listening in 2 short weeks. TSURO DOG TRAINING. www.tsurodogtraining.com 905- 797-2855. 1987 Ford Thunderbird, 158 000k. No E-test needed. Runs great. Lots of power. No Rust. 3.8 V6. Fully loaded. $2500 obo. Call Chris 905-725-8332 1990 TOYOTA TERCELL 5 speed, good runner, $700-obo as is. 905-668-6147, 905-767-2632. 1992 FORD TAURUS,good body butminor mechanical work need- ed $500 as is. 95-404-8676. 1995 ESCORT,2dr., 5-spd stan- dard, working A/C, CD, great run- ner, nice looking, factory Mags, spoiler, clean interior. 227kms, certified, emission tested, $1900. (905)263-2068 after 3pm 1996 BMW 328i Convertible, black w/tan leather. 148,500km, Never winter driven. IMMACULATE. $16,500. Call Jim @ (905)449-3906 1997 CHRYSLER INTREPID, 3.5L. Loaded, including security system, E-tested, asking $2795. Call (905)426-1988 2000 PONTIAC GrandAm SE $3695; 2000 FORD Taurus SE $2995; 1995 PONTIAC Transport SE 7-passenger, loaded, auto sliding door. $2295. All vehicles Certified/Emission passed. 6-month warranty included. Deal- er. (905)725-1632, (905)925- 2205 2000 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA - V6, 4dr., 4WD, 5spd, abs, a/c, fully loaded. 170kms. Certified. Good condition. $8000. Call 905- 987-5665. 2001 CADILLAC DEVILLE.Sale Price $13,495. Pewter on tan leather. Pampered from DAY 1. This vehicle is immaculate inside and out. Priced for an immediate sale. Only at AJAX NISSAN 1-866-304-7326. 2001 SATURN SC1 3-dr, 94,000kms, 5-speed manual transmission, p/s, p/b, p/w, sun- roof, air, $6,500 o.b.o. Call (905)666-2828 2003 HYUNDAI ELANTRA,4dr, auto, air con, new windshield and tires, $6000. (905)743-9940 or 416-988-1244 2004 PONTIAC GRAND AM, 100,000 km, in good condition, asking $8,000 OBO. Call 905- 377-0361 evenings and week- ends. 2006 DAKOTA CLUB CAB - take over lease. 20 months left on lease at 24,000km a year. 24,200 on vehicle now. Auto, air, cd, stereo, liner. $3,000 down, take over payments. Last month al- ready paid. Call (705)328-0402 2006 NISSAN ALTIMA'S - 20 To choose from. Sale price $19,432. Ajax Nissan does it again. These are the deals you've been waiting for.All are fully loaded, including alloy wheels, power seat. Bal- ance of factory warranty. As low as $129 bi-weekly on a payment to own basis. Phone. Ask for de- tails. 1-866-304-7326 LEASE PAYMENT only 239.89/month 2004 Hyundai Elantra, air, cruise, pwr. windows, standard, 43 mpg, 4 door, dealer maintained, 75,000kms- Hyundai warranty to 120K, OR, 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan $9,999 air, cruise, 135K- extended war- rant to 170K maintained by Duff's Auto, Whitby, new brakes, emis- sion tested. Call 905-448-2715 NEED FINANCING for a newer vehicle? We offer financing for: *1st Time Buyers *Bankruptcies *Divorce *Slow or No Credit. 1-866-436-2907, or apply online: www.thecreditrebuilders.ca ! ! $ ! AARON & LEO Scrap Cars & Trucks Wanted. Cash paid 7 days/week anytime. Please call 905-426-0357. $ $ ADAM & RON'S SCRAP cars, trucks, vans. Pay cash, free pick up 7 days/week (anytime) 905-424-3508 ! ! A - ALL SCRAP CARS,old cars & trucks wanted. Cash paid. Free pickup. Call Bob anytime (905)431-0407. $$$$$ JOHNNY JUNKER WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE. 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(905)419- 1259 1998 TOYOTA TACOMA,V6, auto, air. Many new extras. Well maintained, excellent condition. Certified. $15,500/ obo. 416-691- 1692, leave message 2003 MAZDA B-3000,black,V-6, automatic, 4 door extended cab. A/C, box liner, custom hard ton- neau, dual sports package. Mint condition. 50,000 km. $12,500. 905-655-9672. ASSUME LEASE - 2006 Dodge Dakota Club Cab. CD stereo, air, liner, tow package, 48,000 km on lease, 20 month term. 25,000 km on truck, $12,000 buy back.. Last month paid $2500 cash take over lease $382.00 month. 705-328- 0402 2001 CHEVY EXPRESS VAN, full size 1-ton, 99,000 km, like new, $14,800 obo. 905-922-7015. 2002 NISSAN XTERRA SE,sil- ver, approx. 90,000kms, auto, V6, non-smoker, lady driven. A/C, tilt, tint, cruise, am/fm CD player, power package, transferable war- ranty, $17,900. (905)666-0128 2003 GMC ENVOY SLE,auto, 4 dr, 6 cyl., 4X4, slate grey exterior, sunroof, pw, ps, keyless, bucket seats, you pay no GST. Certified and e-tested. 74,000 km. $19,900. 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Please remem- ber to leave your company name, address, phone number and contact name. ☎☎☎☎☎ Fax NEWS ADVERTISER 905-579-4218 SPECIAL GOOD FRIDAY SALE at CORNEIL'S AUCTION BARN Friday, April 6th at 4:30 p.m. 3 miles East of Little Britain on Kawartha Lakes Rd. 4 Selling the collection of approx 60 oil lamps, hanging light, the Property of Murray Carslake as well as an antique Wa- terbury Grandfather clock and 2 walnut round end tables for merly the Property of Foster Hewitt plus others, walnut what not stand, bonnet chest, wicker rocking chair, chest of drawers, dovetailed blanket box, 2 piece flat to wall, oak wall telephone, parlour chair, Koken barbers chair, Lollipop scales, oak tea trolley, oak hall bench and mirror, antique 8pc oak dining room set, large area rug, Aladdin lamps, forge, qty. of Coke memorabilia and trays, settee, Columbia table top gramophone, banjo, 2 speakers from a drive in, brass cash register, carnival glass, Nippon vase, approx 13 pieces of Moorecroft (some signed), stone jugs, Royal Doulton figurines HN 3085, 2264, 1834, 1988, 2339, Ming vases, eight 15 1/2 inch music box discs, approx 6 place setting of Bridal Rose dishes, Duncan Phyfe table, Singer featherlight sewing machine, airplane ashtray stand, oak drop front bookcase, pb rocker, oak library table, 2 gun stock chairs, ornate window frames, 4 oak t-back chairs, Chandler pict., 4 balloon back chairs with needlepoint seats, Cranberry swirl hall lamp, 2 tier pie crust table, Lla- dro Shepard figurine, 6 place Tiffany luncheon set, Defor- est Crowley radio, Marconi radio, 1850 scales, modern double pedestal s roll top desk, 6pc Villas maple dining room set, brass bird cage, cast iron John Deer pedal tractor and wagon, 14' trampoline, parts washer, Craftsman radial arm saw, Craftsman miter saw, Lincoln 225 arc welder, Coleman gas power washer, log splitter with Honda engine, B 85 Massey Harris tractor with loader (as is), Qty. of chi- na, glass, household & collectable items Don & Greg Corneil Auctioneers 1241 Salem Rd., R.R.#1, Little Britain (705) 786-2183 Open for viewing Thursday from 8:30am to 5 pm and Thursday night from 7pm to 9pm and Friday at 8:30am for more info. or pictures go to: www.corneil.theauctionadvertiser.com ESTATE AUCTION STAPLETON AUCTIONS NEWTONVILLE Friday, April 6th, 5:00 p.m. Selling the contents from a Port Hope and Bow- manville home: Pine trestle table, set 6 pine chairs, corner cupboard, bakers rack, chesterfield suite, rockers, occasional tables, occasional chairs, ant. dressers and chests, beds, crib, tv's, baby items, dome truck, lamps, Persian carpets, China, glass, tools, shop tools, beaver table saw, Lincoln 180 welder, 3 hp snowblower, 1979 Suzuki 750, Hoo- sier cupboard needs work, etc, etc. Preview after 2 p.m. Check website for updates Terms: Cash, Approved cheque (Drivers License), visa, M/C, interac POLICE AUCTION Saturday, April 14th, 10:00 a.m. AUCTIONEERS Frank and Steve Stapleton, Newtonville (905) 786-2244, 1-800-263-9886 www.stapletonauctions.com 'estate specialists since 1971' AUCTION - SATURDAY, APRIL 7TH – 10:00AM, local business man closing down and moving family to B.C. Selling assets and inventory of contracting business, contents of his new 3,000 sq. ft. home plus other articles including boat, motor, trailer, 4 x 4, etc. all to be sold at WARNER’S AUCTION HALL, Hwy#2 just west of Colborne. Note: the sale will be held outdoors – dress accordingly. Complete line of construction grade wood working tools, twin tank air compressor, Honda generator, chop saws, 10” alum brake, small quantity lumber, transit level, complete set scaffolding, ICF to do up to 12’ walls with vibrator, 2 – 20’ tandem trailers, 45’ dry storage trailer, ladders, power hand tools, drill press, wrenches, tools and supplies for carpentry, plumbing, heating, electrical, etc., - large quantity of each, 8’ x 8’ x 40” hot tub complete with pump & heater, selection various size new windows, solar tarps, planking, 14’ flat bottom Lund boat with 8HP Johnson out board & easy load trailer, less than 2 yrs old hardly ever used, model 66D Grizzly Yamaha ATV with only 375klm, never had first service on it, super go-cart with Yamaha 400 engine, a real racers go-cart, 1925 Buick restored a few years ago in good running condition, 8N Ford tractor with at- tachments, Ariens 17 HP riding mower, Massey 1655 garden trac- tor, Yard works 2005 10.5HP snow-blower with 30” cut like new, 3 rotor tillers, 2 push mowers, lawn & garden trailer, wheel barrows, Landa commercial pressure washer a $17,000. washer never been used, Grayco drum pump, 2 industrial dust collectors 2 HP units like new, commercial floor polisher plus countless other articles. Note: furnishings sell April 12th. Terms: cash, cheque with ID (drivers license),Visa, M/C, Interac Gary Warner – Auctioneer – 905-355-2106 www.warnersauction.com WEDNESDAY, April 11th: 4:45 pm Auction Sale of Furniture, Antiques, Collectables and Glassware for an Uxbridge Estate, selling at Neil Bacon Auctions Ltd., 1 km west of Utica To In clude:Chesterfield and chair, kitchen suite, bedroom suite, fridge, outstanding collection of approx 50 Swarov- ski figurines measuring from 1 inch to 10 inch in height in- cluding planet vision 2000, grand piano and stool, dolphin, rose, pink orchid, camel, pelican, ship, ballerina, eagle, moose (some coloured), rare Royal Doulton HN2826, Bunnykins Collection, Royal Doulton Dalmation Collection, Beatrix Potter pieces, 5ft curved glass china cabinet (Ex), Gucci fur coat, Desna signed vase, tools including tile saw, Honda self-propelled lawnmower, aluminum truck box, large upright tool chest, Snap-on tools, grinder, scroll saw, floor jacks, Makita power tools, large quantity of hand tools, 4 new mountain bikes, new chopper bike, 2001 12' landscaper's trailer, 2 asphalt levelers, plus many other in- teresting items. Sale Managed and Sold By NEIL BACON AUCTIONS LTD. 905-985-1068 GOOD FRIDAY AUCTION RANDY POTTER ESTATE AUCTION Fri. April 6, Start: 10 AM View:Thurs. April 5, 10AM - 4 PM From 9 AM day of Sale Randy Potter Estate Auction - 15 Cavan St. downtown Port Hope is holding an art, antique, china, collectibles auction of approx. 350 pcs. to incl: signed Norval Morrisseau, Roland Gissing, Tom Stone, Harold Lawes plus others; Gouda pottery, Inuit sculptures, clocks, 51-52 hockey cards, oak furniture, china sets etc. For info. & pics go to: www.randypotterauctions.com Randy Potter Auctioneer Phone: 905-885-6336 BRUCE KELLETT AUCTIONS At Malcolm Sale Barn, 13200 Old Scugog Rd. 1/2 Mile South of Blackstock, Ontario. SAT, APRIL 7, 10:30 AM Honda Portable Generator (ED 2200 X), Old Shamrock Shake Parlor Table, Industrial Singer Sewing Machine, Collection of Old Coal Oil Lamps, Old Tools, Sports Cards, 75 1/4 x 33 7/8 Pine Screen Door, Coins & Silver 50 ¢, Working Rogers Majestic Radio, Nordmende Radio, Admi- ral Radio, Massey Harris Dinky Tractor, Old Milk Bottles, Old Glass Goblets, Mr Peanut Nut (cast iron) Aunt Jemima Bank, and Much, Much More! BRUCE KELLETT (705)328-2185 or 1-800-398-7652 www.theauctionfever.com BATES FAMILY AUCTION 33 HALL ST., OSHAWA (905) 723-9807 ESTATE AUCTION SAT. , APRIL 7TH - 4 P.M. VIEWING FROM NOON Sale every Tuesday @ 6:00pm Quality consignments welcome We buy contents and estates Auction Sale Good Friday April 6 @ 10:30 am (View from 9 am) Haydon Auction Barn, ON 2498 Con. Rd 8, Haydon On Pontypool Estate:Royal Doulton Figurines; Coralie, Sweet Seventeen, Margaret., Figure of the Month, Enchantment, Flower of Love, Flatware Set orig. R.S. McLaughlin w/History, Ant. Pressed Glass, Oil Lamps(Co- balt, Blue, Bullseye, Eyebrow),1800’s Grandfather Clock, Mantel Clocks, Winton Crystal Horse, Royal Albert ‘Old Country Rose’(8 pl), Silver Overlay Dishes, Gold & Dia- mond Rings, 1921 Walnut Tea Wagon, Rnd. Oak Ped. Dining Table w/6 Chairs, Ant. What Not Cabinet wBeveled Glass, Petit Point Rocker, Walnut Drop Leaf Table, Oval Coffee Table, Cedar Chest w/Railing, Oak Dresser,Oak High Boy, Wash Stand, Blue Leather Recliners(2), Sofa & Chair, Oil Paintings, Avon Coll. Plates Visit www.donstephensonauctioneer.com Auctioneer Don Stephenson 905-263-4402 or 705-277-9829 SPRING CONSIGNMENT AUCTION FARM MACHINERY & TOOLS SATURDAY APRIL 21st - 10:00 a.m. at Vanhaven Arena, 722 Davis Dr., Uxbridge QUALITY CONSIGNMENTS PHONE or EMAIL NOW Watch for details on our website GARY HILL AUCTIONS 905-852-9538/1-800-654-4647 Cell 416-518-6401 garyhill.theauctionadvertiser.com SATURDAY, APRIL 7th - 10 a.m. OUR EASTER SALE of Antiques, Art, China, Coins, Collectibles, Furniture, Glass, Jewellery & Sports Cards from Keswick, Richmond Hill & Uxbridge area es- tates & more from the home of DOUG & KENT FARN- DALE of Port Perry @ Vanhaven Arena, 722 Davis Dr., Uxbridge L9P 1R2. Details & photos on website garyhill.theauctionadvertiser.com GARY HILL AUCTIONS 905-852-9538 / 1-800-654-4647 Cell 416-518-6401 ADAMS, Eleanor on Thursday, March 30th, 2007 at Ballycliffe Nursing Home. Eleanor beloved wife of the late Charles Edward "Ed" Adams. Loving mom of Susan and the late Karsten Smith. Cher- ished grandma of Deb Kotecki (Greg), Trevor Smith (Kelly), Brendon Smith (Amelia) and great- grandma of Bill and Sophie. Lovingly remembered by her brother Richard and his wife Vera, her nieces, nephew and their families and her many friends. The family will receive friends at the ACCETTONE FUNERAL HOME 384 Finley Ave., Ajax (905-428-9090) on Wednesday, April 4th from 7-9p.m. A celebration of Eleanor's life will be held in the chapel of the funeral home on Thursday, April 5th at 1p.m. In lieu of Flowers, donations made to the S.P.C.A. or the Salvation Army in El- eanor's memory would be greatly appreciated by her family. Eleanor's family would like to thank the staff "her special friends" at Ballycliffe who made her stay comfortable and loving. BELL, Earl Albert Pa ssed away at the Ajax-Pick- ering Health Centre on Monday April 2, 2007 in his 87th year. Earl, beloved husband of Bessie for 68 years; father of Lorrie Tops of Oshawa, Bob and Ann Bell of Whitby and Debbie Bell of Port Perry. Missed by his many grandchildren, great-grandchil- dren and great-great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the W.C. TOWN FUNERAL CHAPEL, 110 Dundas Street East, Whitby (905- 668-3410) from 2 to 4 p.m and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. Service in the Chapel on Thursday April 5, 2007 at 11 a.m. followed by cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or to the charity of your choice would be appreciated. FISHLEY Walter Gordon Passed away at his home on Tuesday April 3rd, 2007 in his 85th year. Dearly loved husband of Dorothy (nee Hall) for 58 years. Much loved father of Don (Rosemarie) and June (Dave). Grandfather of Derek and Jimmie. Fondly remembered by Kathryn. Dear Brother of Ev Williams, Eva McDonald (Ken), Eunice Rahm (Ray), Jim Fishley (Donna) and predeceased by Cecil and Eileen. Survived by sister in law Audrey Young and several nieces and nephews. Resting at MEMORIAL CHAPEL BROOKLIN 79 Baldwin Street Brooklin Village, Whitby from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday. Then to Brooklin United Church for funeral service Saturday April 7th, at 11:00 a.m. In- terment to follow at Groveside Cemetery, Brooklin. If desired, memorial donations to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation or Brooklin United Church would be appreciated. KILGAR, Mary On April 2, 207, Mary loving and devoted wife of the Late Russell. Beloved mother of Bob and his wife Claudine, Cathy and her hus- band Alex Samsonow, and Rick. Cherished Nanny of Paula and Chris. Friends will be received at the ACCETTONE FUNERAL HOME 384 Finley Ave., Ajax (905-428-9090) on Wednesday April 4, 2007 from 7-9 pm. Mass will be held on Thursday April 5, 2007 at St. Bernadette's Church (21 Bayly Street East, Ajax) at 10:30 am. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. STEWART, Donna Passed away on March 31, 2007 at her residence in her 75th year. Loving mother of Michael Schafer (Laurie Cowan-Schafer) and Madelaine Stewart-Dmage. Cherished grand- mother of Jessica Schafer, Victoria Schafer, Olivia Schafer and Nicholas Atack. She is survived by her sister Gail Braun and her mother Jean John- son. She will always be loved and remembered by her family, and her granddaughters wish to thank her for her continuing support throughout their uni- versity educations. A private family service has been held. Arrangements entrusted to the McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 905-428-8488. A Book of Condolence may be signed at www.mceachnie-funeral.ca 40th BIRTHDAY Look Surprised And "Action" Hollywood Actress Celebrates Her Milestone Birthday! Look in the trunk of your car for your special one-of-a-kind Birthday Gift!! 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AJAX 905-686-1440 BETWEEN HARWOOD & MONARCH $*#$$*#$CIBC Wood Gundy Lon Harnish B.Comm., FCSI, CFP Investment Advisor www.lonharnish.com CIBC Wood Gundy is a division of CIBC World Markets Inc. CIBC World Markets Inc. 1 Mary Street North Oshawa, ON L1G 7W8 Te l: (905) 721-4146 Fax: (905) 576-2919 To ll Free: 1-800-661-0243 lon.harnish@cibc.ca We Want You!We Want You! Inspire... Mentor... Infl uence... Change SERVICE Above Self Rotary is an international humanitarian service organization. The men and women of Rotary are business and professional leaders who volunteer their time and resources to help others in their local communities and throughout the world. With some 30,000 Rotary Clubs and 1.2 million men and women as club members, we provide community service in virtually every nation in the world. Rotary is an opportunity for you to build lifelong friendships. Experience the benefi ts of belonging to an organization that ad- vances understanding in the community, goodwill, positive growth and impacting change. Whether you want to lead or follow, get involved locally or globally, impact one or one million people, The Rotary Club of Ajax has a place for you. The Rotary Club of Ajax is dedicated to making the difference where you live.Realize T h e Pote n t i al Rotary Club of Ajax For additional information, contact: The Rotary Club of Ajax P.O. Box 21022, Ajax, Ontario L1S 7H2 Phone: 905-721-4146 Email: lon.harnish@cibc.ca Website: www.clubrunner.ca/ajax FOCUS ON THE ROTARY CLUB OF AJAX Serving Through Membership By joining the Rotary Club of Ajax, you will belong to an international organization that is making a difference around the world and where you live. The Rotary Club meets in the Rotary Room in the Ajax Public Library, 55 Harwood Ave. South, (next to Town Hall) each Thursday from 12:15 pm to 1:30 pm. The Rotary Club of Ajax is dedicated to making a differ- ence where you live. The events and organizations below are just a few of the many receiving fi nancial support of Rotary of Ajax: Rouge Valley health System - Ajax site Rotary Park and Rotary Pavilions Waterfront Trails United Way of Ajax-Pickering and Uxbridge Town Hall Clock High School Bursary Program Ajax Public Library Building Home Week Celebrations International Student Exchange Programs Funded Polio Vacinations World Wild Funded build of Half Way House for teenagers with Aids in Georgetown, Guyana Giving Back Through Service Rotarians provide service both at the community and in- ternational levels. Members experience the fulfi lment that comes from giving back through four avenues of service: Club Service, Community Service, Vocational Service and International Service. Fellowship was a primary reason Rotary was started in 1905, and it remains a major attraction. Today, with Rotary clubs in over 160 countries, Rotarians have friends wherever they go. Rotary helps to build community as well as enduring friendships. Rotary sponsors some of the world’s largest youth ex- change and scholarship programs. We provide innovative training opportunities and mentoring for future leaders. Membership in Rotary ensures continuing personal and professional development. Leadership, public speaking, organization and planning, team building, fundraising, and teaching are just a sampling of the skills that can be exercised and enhanced.Realize T he Pote n t i al Rotary Club of Ajax ADVERTISING FEATURE Join Us! If you are interested in joining this dynamic fun loving group of Rotarians, we meet every Thursday noon in the Ro- tary Room of the Ajax Public Library, 55 Harwood Ave., South (next to our Town Hall) between 12:15 pm and 1:30 pm. For further information call or email to Lon Harnish Telephone: 905-721-4146 Email: lon.harnish@cibc.ca Open invitation to membership Luncheon Thursday April 26, 2007 Rotary Meeting Room at Ajax Public Library 55 Harwood Ave. South, Ajax 12:00 - 1:00 pm No Cost Subject of Talk - Chocolate Lovers Unite PA GE B10 ◆ NEWS A DVERTISER ◆ April 4, 2007A/P