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Get local 24/7 newsdurhamregion.com✦ 32 PAGES ✦ Pressrun 52,400 ✦ Optional delivery $6/Newsstand $1 ✦ FRIDAY, MARCH 7, 2008 The Pickering Trojans retain OFSAA crown Joseph bows out in style SPORTS/24 A boost to his immune system Boy helped by gene therapy NEWS/10 Sewage concerns, traffic and safety highlight meeting By Kristen Calis kcalis@durhamregion.com PICKERING — The City of Pickering should table two proposed subdivision plans in the Rosebank community until a sewage situa- tion is addressed, says Maurice Brenner. At a statutory public information meet- ing this week, Rosebank residents packed City Hall to give their input on a proposed 40-home subdivision. The Rosebank com- munity is facing two possible subdivisions, and has established seven sub-committees to work with staff and developers: traffic; schools; services; sustainability/environ- ment; neighbourhood guidelines; Milton Road development review: and, Cowan Cir- cle development. Residents voiced concerns following a recent report by RV Anderson for Durham Region as part of the Rosebank Sanitary Sewage Pumping Station (SSPS) Upgrade Municipal Class Environmental As- sessment. “Issues of environmental concerns, and health and safety are important to our com- munity, and must be addressed now be- fore any consideration is given to adding to the risks referenced in the report,” said Pam Spence, a Cowan Circle sub-committee member. The sewage station was constructed in 1961, with its last major upgrade in 1998. The report found a number of problems, including: limited capacity; outdated and inaccurate instrumentation and controls; no space for improvements and upgrades; insufficient buffers; and, its close location to homes. It found it’s too small for future use and expansion and recommends identifying a new location. The forcemain crossing Petticoat Creek, also constructed in 1961, consists of a single 255-millimetre asbestos-cement pipe “that does not have sufficient capacity to accom- modate future flow at an acceptable veloc- ity,” the report states. “If you can’t address the concerns of an existing community, how can you expect to add more people to the community?” Mr. Brenner said. Forty-year resident Liz Shumovich stated the loss of trees as a sound barrier from the CN tracks, traffic, safety and maintaining the community’s character are some of her concerns. “The bottom line for me is we made some rules, they’re reasonable rules,” she said in an interview, referring to the Rosebank Neighbourhood Guidelines. “Let’s stick by them.” The applicant’s planning consultant, Gary W. Templeton of Templeton Planning Ltd., had submitted a new report before the meet- ing, showing changes to the design, includ- ONE HUNDRED YEARS AND GOING STRONG AJ Groen/ News Advertiser photo PICKERING — Margarette Pettes of Pickering will celebrate her 100th birthday on March 16. Her family celebrated the milestone March 2, which gave Ms. Pettes some time to spend with her great grandsons Brock Tyman, left, and his twin brother Hunter. Pickering residents uneasy with subdivisions ✦ See Developer, Page 4 durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 2 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, March 7, 2008 By Jennifer Stone jstone@durhamregion.com DURHAM — It probably wasn’t even a conscious movement, but as the pro- cession carrying the body of Canada’s most recent fallen soldier rounded the corner toward Brock Street, Kath- lyn Glover’s fingers began to fiddle with the engagement ring on her left hand. It’s far from her first time standing on the bridge, but for the Whitby resident, it’s the first time she’s been there to honour the fallen since her fiance left for ac- tive duty in Afghanistan just two weeks ago. “When I first found out there would be another (trip to the bridge), I wasn’t sure I could come,” she said. “But, I’d want Russell to get this kind of support.” More than 100 people lined the overpass at Brock Street, Ms. Glover among them. Her fiance has been in the Army for two years and knew as soon as he joined that he would be going to Af- ghanistan. On hearing of the death of Trooper Michael Yuki Hayakaze, 25, an Ed- monton-based soldier killed March 2 near Kandahar, “it felt like getting punched in the stomach,” said Ms. Glov- er, two weeks to the day after her fiance left Canada. “I’m proud of him. I wish he didn’t have to go where it’s so dangerous,” she said. But what little she’s heard from her fiance indicates “he’s excited (to be in Af- ghanistan.)” “He can’t say a lot about what he’s doing specifically, but he’s proud of what he’s doing,” she said. When she heard of the most recent soldier death, Ms. Glover said she wished she could immediately con- tact her betrothed. But that’s just not possible now, she knows. “We have to sit by the cellphone, hoping he can call once a week,” she said. The procession carrying Trooper Hayakaze came through Durham just mo- ments after 4 p.m. pickeringtowncentre.com MARCH BREAK ENVIRONMENT WEEK Mad Science Showtime: 10:30am Followed by interactive fun stations. Monday, March 10th Earth Friendly Crafts for Kids Noon to 3:00pm Tuesday, March 11th Kids & Teens Karaoke (first 50 participants get a reusable shopping tote). Noon to 3:00pm Wednesday, March 12th Miss Spider’s Sunny Patch Show Showtimes: 11:00am & 1:00pm © ™ Callaway & Kirk, ™ Nelvana. All rights reserved. Produced under license by Sphere Entertainment. Friday, March 14th Centre Court Events For full details visit pickeringtowncentre.com Kid's "Green" Flicks Showtimes:10:00am/12:15pm/2:15pm Watch cool movies at Centre Court! Thursday, March 13th Help the Environment! Bring in your old plastic bags, or make a donation to the Frenchman’s Bay Watershed Rehabilitation Project. 6kV^aVWaZBdcYVn";g^YVnjci^a'eb PICK ’N PAIR LUNCH COMBOS UBHOJUSBU4 Choose from over 60 combinations AJAX 155 Kingston Road East (across from Costco) To Go 905-426-6440 23 locations across Canada THE NEWS ADVERTISER, March 7, 2008 PAGE 3 A/Pdurhamregion.com DURHAM — The start of March Break could prove sticky for travelers. Environment Canada has issued a winter storm watch for Durham Region and much of southern Ontario. The storm is expected to drop upwards of 30 centi- metres of snow starting Fri- day night and into Saturday, lasting 36 to 48 hours. It is expected the snow will come in two doses. The first shot will begin as early as Friday afternoon for southwestern Ontario and Friday evening in eastern Ontario. We may have a brief reprieve overnight into Sat- urday morning where snow may become light and more intermittent. The heaviest snowfall is then expected in the second shot beginning later Saturday. Whiteout conditions are possible so travellers should be prepared to alter their plans accordingly. For updates on the storm as they become available see our website, newsdur- hamregion.com. AJ Groen/ News Advertiser photo Hundreds of people lined the bridge on Brock Street in Whitby at Hwy. 401 Thursday as Trooper Michael Hayakaze’s body was repatriated. Trooper Hayakaze died on duty in Afghanistan recently. From the right are Danuiell Ralph, Elizabeth Butler and Maurice O’Toole. 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The Region will decide if there are concerns and the City can then ask developers to hold off. Ward 1 City Councillor Jenni- fer O’Connell asked that the two subdivisions be brought together to the planning and development committee since they share similar issues. Mr. Carroll said that’s ideal and it will be his objective. But, there’s a possibility outstanding is- sues on one could hold back the other, and it could be difficult to hold off on both. Drivers warned to be extra careful after bad weather By Reka Szekely rszekely@durhamregion.com DURHAM — Durham’s drivers will have to be a bit more care- ful as the Region starts applying a salt-sand mixture in areas that were previously salted. A province-wide salt shortage prompted by harsher than aver- age weather conditions this year means the Region will have to ration what salt it has available. “The lakeshore communities are going to notice it now because we generally don’t use sand down there,” said Susan Siopis, director field and transportation services for the Region. Drivers may have to alter their habits as some areas will see hard packed road surfaces, something generally seen in the northern parts of Durham, where a sand- salt mix is already used. Ms. Siopis said the sand con- tent in those areas will increase. “It’s not like salt, sand doesn’t melt anything, it gives you grip.” The Region sent out a public service announcement on the issue on Wednesday and Ms. Sio- pis said she expects the supply of salt will be limited for the rest of the winter. “Now the only way we can get salt is directly from the mines; there’s nothing sitting in the docks where we usually get it from,” she said. “Last week we ordered 30 loads, we got three and that’s happening to everyone.” Ms. Siopis said the Region will continue to prioritize areas such as intersections, bridges and hills when salting. Salt shortage hits Durham Region roads during last days of winter ✦ Developer from page 1 Developer cuts plan to 36 homes from 40 Special units considered to improve response times By Jeff Mitchell jmitchell@durhamregion.com DURHAM — Durham po- lice brass are in the midst of a sweeping review of opera- tions as they work toward a model that frees up front- line officers to concentrate on the job of crime preven- tion. “We really want cops to be cops again and not clerks,” Superintendent Jim Douglass told members of the police services board Monday in Whitby. Supt. Douglass is review- ing patrol staffing goals and procedures for a report to be completed by the end of the summer. It will look at objectives such as targeted response times and proac- tive policing, as well as staff- ing levels and the roles and responsibilities of officers. There may be some re- sponsibilities that can be shifted away from cops on the road to specialized units or civilian workers, Supt. Douglass said. Time- consuming tasks such as accident reports and crime scene work could be as- signed to specialized units, freeing up frontline officers, he said. Also under review will be patrol areas, now defined by municipal boundaries, with an eye to bettering response times to emergency calls, board members heard. Deputy Chief Chuck Mercier said that given the scope of the review, recom- mended changes will be in- troduced incrementally. “We’re changing the face of policing,” he said. “We’ve been on that path for some time. “It’s going to evolve over a period of time.” Supt. Douglass is to up- date board members on the review in May. Remember, all inserts, including those on glossy paper, can be recycled with the rest of your newspaper through your blue box Recycling program. For information on delivering your advertising fl yers, call DUNCAN FLETCHER at 683-5110. Friday March 7, 2008 Carrier of The Week Ajax and Pickering Locations Ajax 10 Cinemas 248 Kingston Rd. 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Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9 - 7:00 Sat. 9 - 4:00, Sun. 10 - 1 Your Carrier will be around to collect an optional delivery charge of $6.00 every three weeks. EatRight Ontario Paid for by the Government of Ontarioontario.ca/eatright Call 1-877-510-510-2 and talk to a Registered Dietitian for free. THE NEWS ADVERTISER, March 7, 2008 PAGE 5 A/Pdurhamregion.com Durham undertaking sweeping review of policing I was hanging out in an airport recently, waiting to board my flight, trying to shake the Interpol guys on my tail, when I walked past one of those shoeshine stands. You know the ones where you sit way up high in full view of everybody pass- ing by and put your brogues up on the stand so the guy can do his thing with the brush and cream? There was a man sitting on this one. Stereotypically reading the financial papers, in a power suit, tie and $50 hair- cut. He had the furrowed brow of some- one intent on crushing a small com- pany or turfing orphans and widows out of a tenement. And I am sure, had the bylaws not disallowed it, he’d have been chomping on a stogie to boot. He was also white. I include that detail only because the gentleman shining his shoes was not. He was a black man. Now, call me old-fashioned, but that’s just not something I could ever do. For the life of me I could not sit there, on that throne, with thousands of people as witness and have a black man shine my shoes. Regardless of what I was pay- ing him. Regardless of how happy he seemed to be. The entire setup is just such a vivid icon of a past most of us, I hope, are desperately trying to move beyond. The overseer, master, seated high up while the low-status underling toils away at his feet. Yikes. All that’s missing is a mint julep, riding crop and somebody singing “Zippadee-doo-dah.” I don’t care how dirty my shoes are, I’m not perpetuating that scenario. Maybe I’m being overly sensitive. Maybe the guy up there with his boots on the stand was just trying to help out his fellow man by throwing a little busi- ness his way. Maybe. Still, I couldn’t do it. For the same reason I could never have a Chinese man pull me in a rick- shaw or have a topless woman wash my car. Well, OK, maybe not a full wash. I think I could tolerate a light rinse and wax. But, like wearing your underwear backwards or borrowing another guy’s cup at hockey, these things just feel wrong. I suspect this perceived problem is just that. My perceived problem. The black man shining those shoes may well have been the happiest man in that air- port. Independent, self-actualized, free and beholden to no man. Going home at the end of the day to his family, feel- ing good about working hard to support them. Or he may have been one of millions trapped on the treadmill of miserable, threadbare existence. The trouble is, I really don’t know. What I do know, in fact, what is sometimes the only thing I know, is that I have to do what makes me feel good, what I can happily live with. In the end, I suppose, that’s what it always boils down to. Every day is about choices. Choosing to love or to hate, to respect or to humiliate, to listen or to ignore, crunchy or smooth. All we can do is try to make good ones. And I’m convinced that if we do that, if we always reach for what feels good, then eventually, the whole world starts to feel better. Then we won’t even care about our shoes. Durham resident Neil Crone, actor-comic- writer, saves some of his best lines for his col- umns. He is currently starring in the CBC hit sitcom, Little Mosque on the Prairie. Law to prevent smoking in cars with children only humane T he inevitable outcry that comes whenever the government chooses to impinge on individual freedoms is being heard in the wake of a proposal that could ban smoking in cars that include passengers under age 16. Since the idea comes straight from Premier Dalton McGuinty, leader of a majority in the legislature, it’s all but sure to become law in the next year. And it marks a reversal for the premier, who said he was against such a ban in the past. His mind has been changed because of the mountains of evidence built up over decades that show prolonged exposure to second-hand smoke is harmful. And there is something unsavoury about the notion of toddlers being choked by butt-smoking parents as they are trundled on a long car ride. Those who suggest this is the first step on a long, slippery slope toward elimination of massive numbers of freedoms haven’t been paying atten- tion. For many years now, the Province has mandated measures in the name of safety and health. Consider these driv- ing laws for example: mandatory use of seatbelts, establishment of speed lim- its, drunk driving prohibitions, child safety seats, and on and on. All this legislation has some impinge- ment on our freedoms, but time-tested experience shows they are necessary for the greater good of society. Such is the case with preventing smoking in vehicles that include children. Despite the efforts of tobacco lobby- ists, laws that restrict smoking in public places have been instituted throughout the nation for decades now. Smoking in offices, on buses, in restaurants and bars -- all used to be the norm. Now, however, with plenty of medical research to back legislation, smoking is banned in nearly all public places. If you’re a non-smoker, it’s now relatively easy to avoid being exposed to smoke wherever you go. It only makes sense to keep moving in a progressive way when it comes to smoking. And protecting defenceless, vulner- able children from something they have no way to prevent is only common sense and humane. 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Publications Mail Sales Agreement Number 40052657 & Editorials Opinions Tim Whittaker - Publisher Joanne Burghardt - Editor-in-Chief Mike Johnston - Managing Editor Duncan Fletcher - Director of Advertising Andrea McFater - Retail Advertising Manager Eddie Kolodziejcak - Classified Advertising Manager Abe Fakhourie - Distribution Manager Lillian Hook - Office Manager Janice O’Neil, Cheryl Haines - Composing Managers News/Sales (905) 683-5110 Classifieds (905) 683-0707 Distribution (905) 683-5117 Fax (905) 683-7363 Returned purse restores faith in human nature To the editor: I would sincerely like to thank the gentleman who found my purse on Feb. 20 and returned it to the cashier in the pharmacy in the Bayly Medical Build- ing. My shopping cart was extremely full and I was so intent on keeping warm in the building, but also keeping an eye out for the last flag bus, that I inadver- tently left the purse on the shelf near the fake flowers. You can imagine my surprise when I got home and had no purse and no keys. I had also taken out a large sum of money that I had to pay out the next day. All I had was some senior transit tickets, so I went back to the plaza and my faith in human nature was restored when the cashier produced the bag. Whoever you are, you are an honest and kind person and I wish you all the best in life! Yolanda McBryde Ajax e-mail letters to mjohnston@durhamregion.com / max. 200 words / please include your full first and last name, place of residence & daytime phone number / letters that do not appear in print may be published @ newsdurhamregion.com Our readers think... P PAGE 6 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, March 7, 2008 durhamregion.com No matter what, in the end, you have to do what feels right Neil Crone/ Enter Laughing Lakeside Public School without power for most of day By Josie Newman jnewman@durhamregion.com AJAX — A power outage Tuesday at Lakeside Public School angered one parent while others took their chil- dren home early. Dave Vincent said he picked up his two boys, David, 11, and Lane, 9, at lunchtime and they told him there was no heat or power on in the school, and that in some parts of the school the students had to use flashlights. “When I was there at lunch, the hallways were black and I was told that the teachers held flashlights for the students when they went into the washroom. I was told the power would be turned on by (Wednes- day),” said Mr. Vincent, who lives a five-minute walk away from Lakeside. “I called the Durham Dis- trict School Board office, but whoever I talked to didn’t seem too concerned about it. Then I phoned MP Mark Holland’s office and they didn’t seem too concerned about it, either. That’s why I lost it. There’s how many kids in that school?.... and nobody seemed too con- cerned,” he said. The power was restored at 8 p.m. Tuesday. Mr. Vincent said he felt the school should have sent students home, considering the circumstances. He said both his sons stayed home on Wednesday because one of them had a fever and the other one had a runny nose and a cough. Another par- ent he talked to took her child home early because of the outage. The power transform- er blew a fuse at 10 p.m. Monday so there was par- tial power when the school opened on Tuesday morn- ing, said Lakeside principal Gerry Wright. “We immediately called Veridian. They came around 8:30 or 9 a.m. and told us the fuse couldn’t be replaced because it was an out-of-date model, and that the transformer itself would have to be replaced. That’s why it took so long before the problem was fixed. They had to turn the power off in order to look at everything,” he said. The principal said a back-up generator ensured the lights stayed on for an- other hour to an hour and a half, and that flashlights were used in dark areas after that. He said a portion of the boiler, which gener- ates heat for the school, had to be turned off in order to examine the transformer. “The heat never went below 60 or 65 Fahrenheit in the building. Children were told they could wear their coats if they wished to. But most people proceeded as usual -- in fact, we had still held our pancake day with children wearing py- jamas and 30 parent vol- unteers serving pancakes,” said Mr. Wright. When stu- dents went home for lunch, they each had a letter from the school explaining the situation, he said. John Bowyer, superinten- dent of education for Ajax, said the incident wasn’t a school board issue but an issue with Veridian and its equipment. “We make sure the safety of our students comes first and foremost. We would only cancel classes if the safety of the students were in jeopardy. Parents always have the option of signing the students out, and each school has a safe schools committee,” said Mr. Bow- yer. pickeringtowncentre.com VISIT THE EASTER BUNNY Saturday, March 8th ‘til Saturday, March 22nd 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! Kid’s Easter Activity Sheet with every visit! WE’VE GOT YOUR SIZE Sizes 4-15 Widths AA-EEE PICKERING TOWN CENTRE • UPPER LEVEL • SEARS WING COMFORT & WELL BEING WITH EVERY STEP MADE FOR WALKING ® aromatherapy non-toxic cleaning 1-877 EcoLiving(326 5484)www.ecolivingcleaners.com Book now & get gift ($40 value) Save $40New Clients Safer for Kids *Pets*Environment Residential/Commercial THE NEWS ADVERTISER, March 7, 2008 PAGE 7 A/Pdurhamregion.com Power outage at school upsets parent DURHAM — An unex- pected bill of $56,000 caused a lot of debate Monday at the public school board’s standing committee meet- ing. The bill is from the On- tario Public School Boards’ Association. “We got the bill be- cause we didn’t give them six months’ notice of our withdrawal back in August, 2006. We were completely unaware that we were re- quired to give six months’ notice, and we didn’t re- ceive any more communi- cation from them once we did withdraw,” said Durham District School Board chair- woman Marilyn Crawford. The DDSB received the bill in January, 2008 after rejoining the OPSBA. “We originally withdrew because some of us felt OPSBA wasn’t addressing our needs. When we de- cided to rejoin, it was on the condition that we not have to pay any extras,” said Trustee Crawford, one of two DDSB trustees who sit on the OPSBA board of di- rectors. She said the OPSBA whit- tled the bill down by 50 per cent to $23,000. Trustees decided not to pay. Public board says it won’t pay school association bill durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 8 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, March 7, 2008 Helping teachers is focus of trip By Josie Newman jnewman@durhamregion.com DURHAM — Although Nancy Lo- raine was raised in the Dominican Re- public, her experience was different than most Dominicans. Raised by a Dominican father and an American mother, Ms. Loraine at- tended a good private school, trained as a teacher in the U.S., but eventually became an administrator when she moved to Uxbridge 34 years ago. Her love of the Dominican Republic never left her. Neither did her love of teaching. So when her church, St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church in Leask- dale, began helping a school in the Dominican Republic set up a vacation Bible school, Ms. Loraine got excited. “My sister was part of the school project and asked me to be part of the project development. I immediately said yes,” she recalls. That was five years ago. St. Paul’s started off supplying the school, lo- cated in Hainamosa near the capital city of Santo Domingo, with two con- tainers of school materials like desks. Hainamosa is a ghetto, says Ms. Lo- raine, that was formed when approxi- mately 10,000 people were relocated from Santo Domingo so a monument of Christopher Columbus could be built. Eventually, the project evolved into a mentoring relationship with the teach- ers and was called Teacher Mentors Abroad. Ms. Loraine, trained as a teacher and a former Durham school trustee, was asked to lead the group, which first went down in 2005, to talk to Do- minican teachers about the challenges they face in their outdated education system. “Teachers there are trained to teach by rote, standing at a blackboard and reciting a lesson while the children sit silently. They want desperately to have better results with their students. We share everything from how to or- ganize kids in groups, how to organize large school events, and how to deal with kids in the classroom,” she said. The first team of 16 included certi- fied teachers, a retired principal, and two students who were previous peer helpers in their own schools. They raised money for the trip through their congregation and friends. Ms. Loraine and her group held workshops for 40 teachers, and then for 70 people including teachers from other schools. The response was so overwhelming that the group returned in 2006 with six teachers, and achieved non-profit status in November, 2006. The follow- ing year was spent researching and planning a long-term strategy that will involve three visits in 2008, said Ms. Loraine. The next trip heads out March 9 for a week-long experience teaching alongside classroom teachers at sever- al different public and private schools. Julie Down, a teacher at Quaker Vil- lage Public School in Uxbridge, is the only team member from Durham Re- gion going on this trip. “It’s my first time doing something like this -- in fact, I haven’t travelled all that much. Well, I’ve been to Mexico,” says Ms. Down. “I joined Teacher Mentors Abroad in November, 2007, and thought I’d like to do the trip this July. “But when I heard we’d actually be working in the classrooms alongside the teachers there in March, I really wanted to go on this trip instead. I’m a hands-on teacher; I’ve heard teach- ers there talk about their situation. It makes me reflect on what we have here,” she said. The group of six teachers will break into three teams of two to visit three schools each, while Ms. Loraine will act as interpreter wherever needed. Hoppy To Be Back Creative Craft Time Monday,March 10 to Friday,March 14 Meet the Easter Bunny Friday,March 7 to Saturday,March 22 Look who is in town! There is fun,excitement and photos with the Big Bunny. Starting Monday,March 10 to Friday,March 14 between 11am to 2pm bring your kids in for some creative craft time. Bunny and fun...O,yeah! 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It will make you fall down!” But when she lets go, he’s a human top again; twirling, twirling, running toddler circles around his kneeling mother and around all that medical expertise that said he likely wouldn’t do what he has so obvi- ously and gleefully done. Parker DesLauriers has ADA-deficient severe combined immunodeficiency – a form of “bubble boy” disease. With the frenzied energy of a 2-year-old bent on being naughty, he has every ap- pearance of brimming health. But his immune system remains mas- sively compromised and Parker, who cel- ebrated his second birthday in January, is a virtual prisoner in his antiseptic Ajax home. “We’ve been confined, basically for two years and it’s taxing. I mean it gets to you after a while,” his mother says. Basically, the only time he leaves the house is for twice-monthly visits to the Hospital for Sick Children, she says. The disease, a rare genetic ailment caused by one malfunctioning gene on chromosome 20, leaves him with almost no working T and B blood cells, which are essential to a body’s immune system. Without these white blood cell compo- nents, Parker is almost entirely unable to fend off any harmful virus or bacteria he encounters. But there’s hope in his mother’s voice now, and a rising confidence that one day, maybe soon, her little boy will enjoy a normal childhood. Because, deep in Parker’s bone marrow, a seeding of genetically modified stem cells may be sprouting a new immune system. “We have reason to believe that it’s definitely working,” Ms. Kulas-DesLauri- ers says of the cutting-edge gene therapy her son received in Italy. The process, which took place in Milan last May, involved harvesting Parker’s bone marrow, from which doctors re- moved a number of the stem cells that can produce every type of blood cell, includ- ing the disease-fighting cells Parker lacks. Then, using a virus as a transporting vector, they inserted a healthy gene into the stem cells to counteract its defective counterpart. That gene produced an enzyme known as ADA, which is critical in protecting T cells from rapid destruction in the body. Without T cells, antibody-producing B cells do not perform properly either, leav- ing the entire immune system in sham- bles. The genetically altered stem cells were reintroduced into Parker’s marrow. Now, some nine months later, his T and B blood cells have substantially improved. When he was born, Parker had a lym- phocyte count of 80, his mother says. Now it fluctuates between 700 and 900, she says. A normal count would be about 2,000, doctors say. “The main thing now is the fact that he is producing these cells, something he was never able to do on his own before,” she says. Parker will return to Italy this May for a one-year follow-up. Meanwhile, the quarantine of the out- side world from the family’s Ajax home must be maintained. “He can’t play with his little cousins or anything ... little kids are bacteria car- riers,” says grandfather Roy Kulas, who, with his wife, Parker’s fraternal grandpar- ents and the boy’s parents, are the only people allowed to pick the toddler up. “Still, he’s a good happy lad, and a joy to be around,” Kulas says. Financially, the disease has been dev- astating for his parents, who both had to quit their jobs as teachers – with their professional obligation to be around kids and germs – after Parker was born. They’ve been living off savings, fund- raising events and support from family and friends. “I had a nice house, I had a great job, I had everything going for me and now all of a sudden, I’m in this position where I need to ask for help,” Parker’s mother says. “I’m going to lose this house. I’m going to lose everything that we’ve worked so hard to get.” The family will be holding a fundraising golf tournament June 1 at the 4 Seasons Golf Club in Claremont. Anyone wishing to buy tickets or donate can e-mail golfingforparker@gmail.com. -- TorStar News Service DURHAM REGION HEALTH DEPARTMENT www.region.durham.on.ca For more tips, information and nutrition month resources please visit www.region.durham.on.ca Nutriti nNNuuttrriittiinn March is MonMMoonnth!tthh!! Spotlight o n F o o d a n d N u t r i t i o n ! Spotlight on Food and Nutrition! Want to feel your best? Eat well and get physical! Challenge yourself! Make at least one positive change for you and your family. Want to feel your best? Eat well and get physical! Challenge yourself!Make at least one positive change for you and your family. 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One was in East Gwillimbury in York and two were in Clarington, at Courtice Road near Hwy. 401, near the selected site, and at Bennett Road and Hwy. 401. The results were in line with the as- sumptions, based on Environment Canada and industrial data, used in picking the preferred site, said consultant Jim McKay of Jacques Whitford Limited. “Even though it’s slightly better in East Gwillimbury, it doesn’t mean you can’t build this facility in Clarington and not im- pact your air quality,” he said at the Dur- ham-York Joint Waste Management Group (JWMG) meeting on Tuesday. The monitoring was conducted from September to December 2007 and looked at sulphur dioxide, nitrogen oxide (NOx), carbon monoxide, ozone and fine particu- late matter. The maximum measurements of sul- phur dioxide, NOx, carbon monoxide and ozone did not surpass the Ministry of the Environment’s limits, although NOx read- ings at the Courtice Road site came clos- est. Mr. McKay said it’s possible that those limits could be exceeded. Air pollution levels tend to be higher during the sum- mer months. He offered to continue to update the JWMG, however the results would be for the Clarington site only as monitoring in East Gwillimbury has stopped. “I think I’d like to see those snapshots as we move through,” said Clarington Coun- cillor Mary Novak. At this point, said the report, there’s insufficient data to assess fine particulate levels according to the Canada-wide stan- dard because that would require monitor- ing over a three-year period of time. However, that standard is 30 micro- grams per cubic metre and there were three occasions when the Courtice Road site’s daily average exceeded that. The highest single reading, 63.8 micro- grams per cubic metre, was at the East Gwillimbury site. Mr. McKay said regardless of the site, emissions from the incinerator cannot ex- ceed Ministry of the Environment stan- dards, even if the air quality in the area does. “We can’t go beyond that.” In fact, after the meeting, Mr. McKay said that in areas with very poor air qual- ity, pollution controls in incinerators clean the air because the air drawn in is more polluted than what is released. “There are facilities in Europe where that is certainly the case,” he said. Linda Gasser, a consistent critic of the incineration project, wondered why the monitoring results were being discussed now. “I think it’s absolutely ridiculous that this report was released two months after the Region rushed to adopt the recom- mended site,” she said. Ms. Gasser said all the short-listed sites should have been monitored for a longer period of time. “So really, there won’t be any complete data on what’s the best site and that’s one key thing that’s missing from this pro- cess.” Though originally intended for York, the next JWMG meeting will be held in Dur- ham April 15. The group will look at guidelines for a community advisory committee, required by the environmental assessment, at that meeting. durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 12 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, March 7, 2008 Air quality in York better than at Clarington incinerator site Walter Passarella/ News Advertiser photo About a dozen people were on hand at Dur- ham Regional headquarters on Tuesday after- noon protesting the incinerator.THE LATEST IN DURHAM’S COMMUNITIESnewsdurhamregion.com Centrally located at 1867 Valley Farm Road, just south of Kingston Road between Liverpool Road and Brock Road. 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THE NEWS ADVERTISER, March 7, 2008 PAGE 13 Pdurhamregion.com Durham joins four other GTA municipalities in shipping to Brampton By Reka Szekely rszekely@durhamregion.com DURHAM — The Region is set to save tens of thousands of dollars when a new glass recycling plant opens in Brampton in early July. The $10-million plant will be constructed by Unical Inc. and Durham will join four other GTA municipalities -- Peel, York, Hamil- ton and Toronto -- in sending all of its glass bottles and jars to the facil- ity. Stewardship Ontario, funded by the industries that generate blue box materials, will provide $1.75 million towards the purchase of equipment for the plant. Currently, each municipal- ity markets its own blue box glass. Durham sends it to a Unical plant in Montreal, while Peel ships to a processor in Syracuse, New York. “It’s certainly something that is much needed in the area. Bramp- ton is much, much closer than Montreal and this will really allow us to improve our costing,” said Clarington Councillor Charlie Trim, who was on hand Monday when the agreement was announced. The savings also come from the municipalities consolidating their material creating guaranteed feed- stock for Unical, said Craig Bartlett, manager of waste operations for the Region of Durham. “It gives them a guaranteed and stable pricing for that material,” said Mr. Bartlett. Coun. Trim added the plant wouldn’t have been built without the municipalities com- ing together. Savings in the first year will range from between from $30,000 to $50,000 in Durham to $635,000 to $725,000 in Toronto, which will ship the largest portion of glass to the facility. Those savings are estimated to increase up to $400,000 for Dur- ham by the seventh year of the agreement. After that there will be an option to renew the agreement for three more years. “We’re all in the same position, we’re all trying to divert from land- fill, we’re all trying to come up with better cost for our recyclables,” said Coun. Trim. Currently, Durham takes a loss on glass recycling. “By year four or five, glass could be generating revenue for the Re- gion,” said Mr. Bartlett. The GTA municipalities are guaranteeing a minimum of 43,900 tonnes of material. That figure fac- tors in a recent 30 to 40 per cent drop in the amount of glass in blue boxes as a result of the LCBO’s bottle deposit program, said Mr. Bartlett. The plant’s capacity will be 120,000 tonnes. The recycled glass will have a number of uses, including new bot- tles, fiberglass insulation, abrasives for sandblasting, filters, high-end construction material and more. “The beautiful thing about glass is it could be recycled indefinitely,” said Mr. Bartlett. 310 Bloor St. W. 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The Sales Institute of Canada is the only vocational centre accredited by the provincial government to offer students a diploma in profes- sional sales. Mr. Henry has had many years in sales and marketing and has set standards for sales training in Canada. The evening’s proceeds will be equally split between the Benefits for Women SOS Fund and the Lit- eracy Council of Durham Region. Tickets are $50 per person. The evening begins at 6:30 and ends at 9:30 p.m. at the Carruther’s Creek Golf and Country Club, Bayly and Lake Ridge Rd., Ajax. To attend call 905-426-8822 or e-mail at monica@dch.ca. 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For more information Contact:Show Coordinator Audrey Dewit at: 905 426-4676 ext. 257 or E-mail to: adewit@durhamregion.com Discover the power of 24 hours By Jeff Mitchell jmitchell@durhamregion.com DURHAM — Looking back on a career that’s spanned 30 years, Durham police Sergeant Paul Mooy reflects on the pride he’s always taken in being a cop. “The perception of a police officer is of someone who fights crime -- who gets the bad guy,” he said. “Our job is to get the bad guy but we can’t do it alone.” Cops rely on each other as well as the people they serve to achieve a common goal of safe and secure communities, said Sgt. Mooy, 58. That principle, he said, was never more apparent than in north Dur- ham, where he spent nearly half his po- licing career and where he experienced both success and tragedy. Sgt. Mooy was one of three Durham cops seriously wounded during a bloody robbery at a Bank of Montreal branch in Port Perry on Oct. 20, 1994; two civilians were also shot. He was a detective work- ing Criminal Investigations in the area -- a post he held for 14 years -- when he heard the call of a robbery in progress come over the police radio. Racing to the bank, he drew his gun and sought cover behind a concrete pillar when the bandit -- the infamous Mitchiel (Micky) McArthur -- levelled an assault rifle at him and pressed the trigger. Sgt. Mooy was struck in the arm and ren- dered helpless; he never got a shot off. Nearby two fellow officers, constables Warren Ellis and Mark McConkey, also lay bleeding from gunshot wounds. All three survived catastrophic wounds (the two civilians also recovered) and were off the job for various amounts of time, in Sgt. Mooy’s case four days short of a year. While the events of the night are indelibly seared into his mind, he also re- members fondly the support shown the fallen officers by their colleagues and the community. Sgt. Mooy eased back into his job, joining the homicide team that investigated a robbery and fatal shooting at an Oshawa sporting goods store. “You do it in stages,” he said. “First of all, you’ve got to recover; in my case it took a year.” For the past 4 1/2 years Sgt. Mooy has been supervisor of the court ser- vices branch, overseeing 35 officers and special constables who escort prisoners and provide security in Durham’s various court buildings. Dr. Alan Fernandes & Dr. Robert Pacione 2200 Brock Road in the Brock North Plaza WISDOM TEETH EXTRACTIONS AVAILABLE ON SATURDAYS WITH ORAL SURGEON OPEN EVENINGS & SATURDAYS CONTACT US AT 905-427-7773 • DIGITAL X-RAY • INTRA ORAL CAMERA • TV IN OPERATORIES • KIDS PLAY STATION 2 • DIRECT BILLING TO INSURANCE Back left to right: Kathy, Christine, Robbin, Darlene, Marie, Dr. Mike Tzotzis-Orthodontist. Middle left to right: Donna, Dr. Robert Pacione, Irene, Vanda, Angie, Dr. Alan Fernandes. 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Partial Listing of Vehicles to be auctioned THE NEWS ADVERTISER, March 7, 2008 PAGE 15 A/Pdurhamregion.com Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo A winter run AJAX — Peter Voth makes his way up Ritchie Avenue as the snow falls around him during his morning run through the streets during Wednesday’s storm. Officer wounded in bloody bank robbery calls it a career 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 newsdurhamregion.com durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 16 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, March 7, 2008 Province provides money for physical education By Josie Newman jnewman@durhamregion.com DURHAM — A provincial mandate for more exercise for elementary school stu- dents has resulted in reduced weight and less disruptive behavior in Durham’s chil- dren, says the facilitator for arts, physical education and health for the Durham Dis- trict School Board. “Not everybody can get in the gym every day because of the numbers of students, so a lot of them work out in their classes or in the hallways. “Many teachers have reported that the children are much calmer after the exercise, and that there are less incidents of fight- ing on school buses immediately after an exercise class,” Sue Pidlubny told trustees at the board’s standing committee meeting Monday. She showed a video of children en- gaging in fun forms of exercise, like dancing to modern music, beside their desks while supervised by their teacher. In 2005, former Minister of Education Gerard Kennedy issued a mandate that all elementary school children get at least 20 minutes of exercise per day at school, fol- lowing reports of excessive weight gain and Type 2 diabetes in children. By June 2006, DDSB had received close to $240,000 from the province for equipment, teacher training, and resources to imple- ment more frequent physical education for Grade 1 to 8 students. “In most cases in Durham, that meant they had to add three days per week of ex- ercise. The schools all embraced the new mandate with vigor. But we need a nudge every so often to keep us motivated,” she said. That nudge came on Jan. 21, 2008, when 150 elementary school teachers and others attended a conference about exercise and its benefits from a holistic perspective. 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Of the total, $100,000 will be used for the endowment fund, matched by the provincial government’s Ontario Trust for Student Sup- port (OTSS), bringing the total cash infusion to $200,000. The remaining $25,000 will fund the HSBC Bank Canada awards over a five-year pe- riod. Awards will be given to financially needy third- and fourth-year students who are studying in the UOIT’s Bachelor of Com- merce Honours program and have main- tained an average of 80 per cent. The first recipients of the awards are Terence Adam Doran and Tyler Duffin. “On behalf of current and future Faculty of Business and Information Technology Commerce students here at UOIT, I would like to thank everyone at HSBC Bank Can- ada for this generous gift,” said Dr. Ronald Bordessa, UOIT president. “The establishment of this endowment award fund will not only alleviate the finan- cial barriers often encountered by students, but will also allow greater access to UOIT’s leading-edge learning environment.” PROTECT YOURSELF WITH A CLICK PROTECT YOURSELF WITH A CLICK PROTECT YOURSELF WITH A CLICK Collisions DO Happen, Buckle Up! Collisions DO Happen, Buckle Up! Collisions DO Happen, Buckle Up! Five lives are saved for every 1% increase in seatbelt use. Occupants who don’t wear a seatbelt are 28 times more likely to be killed in a collision than those who wear a seatbelt. Three out of four traffic collisions happen within 40 km of home. 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On Feb. 17 at around 2:15 a.m., Shahid Awan, 48, a Beck Taxi driver in Toronto, was waiting outside of his cab for cus- tomers leaving a wedding at the Palais Royale when an out-of-control car hit his taxi and sent him flying. He was sent to St. Michael’s Hospital’s intensive care unit in Toronto with serious injuries, suffering a broken leg, head and facial injuries. A 29- year-old member of the wedding party suffered serious head injuries. Mr. Awan has already had surgery, and his brother, Qaisar Malik, says he’ll most likely need additional knee and leg surgery. “Then I was unconscious, then (for) maybe three or four days, I didn’t know what was going on, what was happening - I was unconscious,” Mr. Awan said, sit- ting on his couch in Ajax. “When I came into consciousness, I was at St. Mike’s hospital.” After the collision, police with dogs searched for a man who fled the scene, and during the pursuit, Cory Mark Camp- bell, 21, waded out into the semi-frozen Lake Ontario, said Detective Wally Watts of the Toronto Police Service. He was tracked down and arrested at about 3:45 a.m. and taken to hospital and treated for minor injuries, police said. Mr. Campbell faces 10 charges including fail- ing to stop after an accident, dangerous driving, and driving while disqualified. Mr. Awan has been driving a taxi for around four-and-a-half years and said he’s never been involved in an accident quite like this since he’s a careful driver. “But this kind of thing, how can you avoid (it)?” he said. “You’re parked in the parking (area) and you’re waiting for your customer and somebody comes from nowhere and everything is destroyed.” He added the car was going around 160 kilometres per hour in a 60-kilometre zone. Mr. Malik is a supervisor for Beck and chairman of the company’s drivers’ com- mittee. He got a call that a company car was in an accident, drove over and “I stopped and saw it was my brother’s car.” Mr. Malik explained his brother’s cab cost about $24,000, but he doesn’t think he’ll get more than $15,000 from the in- surance company because of the amount of kilometres taxis log. Plus, once he re- turns to work, since the cab is basically a “write-off,” he’ll have to buy a new one and pay for the start-up costs all over again. Beck drivers will donate some of their fares to the family and Beck Taxi will match funds raised in the community. A bank account has been set up at TD Bank branch #1033 near Warden and Shep- pard avenues in Scarborough. Donations can be made at any TD branch and the account number is 6442846. -- With files from TorStar News Service. Injured cab driver comes home newsdurhamregion.com Watch a video interview at newsdurhamregion.com Courses aimed at practical student goals By Josie Newman jnewman@durhamregion.com DURHAM — A new way of getting a trade-oriented high school education works so well that the number of pro- grams offered in Durham has almost doubled since its inception two years ago. Pathways to Student Success, a system that allows students to study practical topics in fields they want to work in upon graduation, will offer 80 programs in the 2008/2009 school year at 246 sites throughout the region. In 2006/2007, the year Pathways was introduced, there were only 45 pro- grams offered at 80 sites, John Beatty, education officer, and Rose Retsinas, employability skills facilitator for the Durham District School Board, told the board’s standing committee Monday. “This kind of program helps stu- dents focus and gives them direction; a destination of where they can go is clearly indicated. They could study to become a personal support worker or a nurse, for example,” said Mr. Beatty. “Programs often evolve due to ex- pertise in the schools and from the teaching staff,” he added in reference to the huge array of programs offered. Students who enrol in one of the programs must attend their home high school in Grade 9 and can then attend classes wherever they’re available once they begin Grade 10. The student or his/her parents are responsible for the student’s transportation to and from the site of the classes, which are locat- ed in high schools, at Durham College, at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology, and at the Trent Univer- sity Oshawa campus. Students can do anything from tak- ing a few classes in an area of interest to them, like automotive mechanics, to taking a full-blown specialist high skills major program, such as construction, culinary and hospitality excellence in foods (CHEF), health education ac- tive learning (HEAL), horticulture and landscaping, or transportation. All students in Grades 6 to 8 get a copy of the Pathways to Success pro- gram. Student trustee Meaghann Mc- Conney told trustees that the program is an excellent resource that helped her tremendously. The Durham District School Board was one of only 27 boards across the province involved in the Pathways pilot program in 2006/2007, said Mr. Beatty. The 2008/2009 edition of Pathways to Student Success is available on the board’s website, www.durham.edu. on.ca. durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 20 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, March 7, 2008 Pathways to Success doubles number of programs Waterfront Trail offers adventure this summer AJAX — The Waterfront Regenera- tion Trust and its more than 50 part- ners recently launched the Great Wa- terfront Trail Adventure Tour, set for July 4 to 11. The tour is an organized bike ride from Niagara-on-the-Lake to the Que- bec border using the Waterfront Trail. There will be a choice to: travel the entire 680-kilometre route over eight days; do it as a relay with a team of family and friends; or, join in for one or two days for a ride. Along the way, cyclists can discover communities and parks, local food and entertainment, area history, wetlands, forests and beaches, and enjoy the shops and local businesses. Register online at www.waterfront- trail.org. FRIDAY, MARCH 7 WORLD DAY OF PRAYER: Join with peo- ple from 170 countries for an ecumenical celebration with the theme, God’s Wisdom Provides New Understanding. The prayers are written by the women of Guyana. The services are at St. Timothy’s Presbyterian Church, 97 Burcher Rd., Ajax at 1:30 p.m., and St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 35 Church St. N., Ajax, at 7 p.m. For more information on the St. Timothy’s service, call Susan at 905-427-4090, and for St. Andrew’s, call Gloria at 905-831-6780. MADD BASEBALL TOURNAMENT: All baseball teams and willing groups are invited to join the 3rd Annual Homeruns for MADD. Baseball star Nigel Wilson will be present and available to sign auto- graphs. Entry fee is $200 per team and free hotdogs for everyone. The winning team will be offered $1,000 or the chance to play in a bat off. The event takes place at The Competitive Edge, 377 Mackenzie Ave., Units 12-14, Ajax, starting at 8 a.m. For more information call Paula at 905- 683-5305. ROUGE HILL SENIORS: Join the Rouge Hill Seniors Club for euchre (beginners and experienced welcome) at the Petti- coat Creek Community Centre, 470 Kings- ton Rd., in Pickering at 6:45 p.m. every Friday. For more information, contact 905-420-4660, ext. 6302. PICKERING VILLAGE SENIORS: Join the Pickering Village Seniors Club every Monday and Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and Fridays from 1 to 4 p.m. to shoot pool. The club is at 29 Linton Ave., in Pickering Village, Ajax. For more informa- tion call 905-683-8460. BID EUCHRE: Enjoy an afternoon or eve- ning playing cards with the Ajax Seniors’ Friendship Club every Tuesday and Friday at 1 p.m. and every Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Newcomers should come early. The fun is at the St. Andrew’s Community Centre, 46 Exeter Rd., Ajax. For more information for Tuesday call Lois at 905-686-8040, for Thursday call David at 905-839-3471, and for Friday call the Club at 905-686-1573. WOMEN’S DAY CELEBRATION: Join women from Durham Region to celebrate International Women’s Day with an eve- ning of camaraderie and pampering from 6 to 8:30 p.m. The evening includes com- fort food, a performance by First Nations’ women, massages, and much more. The event is free of charge and takes place at the Macedonian Church, St. Nedela, 485 Bayly St., Ajax (at Westney Rd.). For more information call the Womens’ Multicultural Resource and Counselling Centre of Dur- ham at 905-427-7849. MONDAY, MARCH 10 ROUGE HILL SENIORS: Join the Rouge Hill Seniors Club for bid euchre (begin- ners and the experienced welcome) on Mondays at 7 p.m. The fun is at the Petti- coat Creek Community Centre, 470 Kings- ton Rd., in Pickering. All are welcome, including beginners. For more information, call 905-420-4660, ext. 6302. EUCHRE: Enjoy an afternoon or evening playing cards with the Ajax Seniors’ Friendship Club at the St. Andrew’s Com- munity Centre, 46 Exeter Rd., Ajax, Mon- days at 8 p.m., Wednesdays at 1 p.m. and Fridays at 8 p.m. For more information call Jack at 905-683-9696. TUESDAY, MARCH 11 PARENT SUPPORT GROUP: A par- ent support group meets locally every Tuesday for parents of kids involved in drugs, alcohol, running away, dropping out of school, crimes and parent abuse. The meetings are at 7:15 p.m. For more information, visit www.apsgo.ca or call 416-223-7444 or 1-800-488-5666. HISTORICAL MEETING: Herb Kingston, a former milk and Simpson’s delivery man, speaks at the Pickering Township His- torical Meeting. The topic is Right to Your Front Door. The meeting is at the East Shore Community Centre, 910 Liverpool Rd. (south of Hwy. 401) at 7:30 p.m. There is no admission charge. Refreshments are served. For more information, call John Sabean at 905-831-3811. CRAFTS: Join the Pickering Village Seniors for crafts on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Village Community Centre, 29 Linton Ave., in Pickering Village (Ajax). Bring your lunch and your own craft project or work on group projects. Tea and cookies are provided. New mem- bers always welcome. 905-683-8460. AUTISM SIBLING SUPPORT PROGRAM: Boys and girls ages nine to 13 can join the Exceptional Learning Centre’s support program, March 11 and 12 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at 570 Westney Rd. S, Suite 25, in Ajax. The cost is $5 per child. For more information, call 1-866-495-4680 or e-mail durham@autismontario.com. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12 VOLLEYBALL: Moms and tots co-opera- tive volleyball is held every Wednesday from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the East Shore Community Centre, Liverpool Road south of Bayly Street, Pickering. The cost is $5 to join and $1 a week. Babysitting avail- able. There’s also crafts and snacks. 905-831-4263 (Andrea), 905-619-1829 (Debbie). TOASTMASTERS: The Ajax-Pickering Toastmasters’ Club invites anyone inter- ested in public speaking, personal growth, improving their leadership and presenta- tion skills, and building self-confidence to its Wednesday meetings at the Ontario Power Generation Information Centre, 1675 Montgomery Park Rd. (at the foot of Brock Road), in Pickering. The doors open at 7:15 p.m. and the meeting is from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. For more information call Richard at 416-562-0140 or visit www. toastmasters.org. ROUGE HILL SENIORS: Join the Rouge Hill Seniors Club for darts, Wednesdays and Fridays at 10 a.m., carpet bowling, Wednesdays and Fridays at 1 p.m., and euchre on Fridays at 6:45 p.m. The fun is at the Petticoat Creek Community Centre, 470 Kingston Rd., in Pickering. All are welcome. For more information, call 905- 420-4660, ext. 6302. ALZHEIMER DURHAM: The Ajax- Pickering Support Group meets from 10 a.m. to noon in the lounge at Life Centre Housing, 1 Marsh Ln., in Ajax. All caregiv- ers are welcome to attend. For more information, call 905-576-2567. TOPS WEIGHT CONTROL: TOPS offers a healthy, caring and supportive approach to weight control from 6 to 8 p.m. Meet- ings are held at 928 Liverpool Rd. (corner of Bayly Street and Liverpool Road, beside Tim Hortons), in Pickering. New people should arrive before 6:30 p.m. The cost is $30/year and $3/night. For more information, call 905-686-7904 or visit www.tops.org. THURSDAY, MARCH 13 BRIDGE: Join the Pickering Village Se- niors for a game of bridge on Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to noon and Saturdays from 1:15 to 4 p.m. at the Village Com- munity Centre, 29 Linton Ave., in Pickering Village (Ajax). Coffee and cookies are provided. 905-683-8460. OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS: Meetings take place every Thursday from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at La Storta, Manresa- Jesuit Spiri- tual Renewal Centre, 2320 Liverpool Rd. (north of Finch). All are welcome. 905- 686-3834 (Edith). TABLE TENNIS: Enjoy a morning of table tennis with the Ajax Seniors’ Friendship Club every Monday and Thursday at 9:30 a.m. at the St. Andrew’s Community Centre, 46 Exeter Rd., Ajax. Newcomers should come early. For more information call Meryll at 905-683-1187. United Way of Ajax-Pickering-Uxbridge is seeking applicants for its Board of Trustees and Committees. We are currently seeking candidates with excellent knowledge of health and social services issues within the Region of Durham. Interested applicants should have a keen interest in the continued quality of life for the residents of Ajax, Pickering and Uxbridge. 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THE NEWS ADVERTISER, March 7, 2008 PAGE 21 A/Pdurhamregion.com What’s going on in your community? eventsnow.ca Focus will be on lowering wait times DURHAM — A new $1-million funding announcement through the provincial government’s Local Health Integration Network’s Urgent Priorities Fund will help lower overall wait times, says Min- ister of Health and Longterm Care, George Smitherman. “These types of investments by our LHINs ensure that local resi- dents are getting the access to ser- vices they need closer to home,” he said in a press release. The Central East LHIN Board of Directors recently approved fund- ing for five new “shared strategy” programs. They’re geared toward improving health care for people with mental health and addictions needs, helping address wait times, critical care and seniors’ care, and supporting chronic disease man- agement and prevention. Foster Loucks, chairman of the CE LHIN board of directors, explained in a press release that residents and health care providers told the LHIN a co-ordinated approach to service, removing language and transportation barriers, and help- ing people navigate the health care system is needed. “The projects we have funded and those that are still in develop- ment will do just that,” he said. Dedicated health service pro- viders are the project sponsors and teams will be created to implement each project, which will benefit the entire CE LHIN. The programs include: the Home at Last (HAL) Program, assisting frail seniors and other vulnerable, isolated in- dividuals to help them transition from the hospital to the communi- ty, costing $161,375; Rural Trans- portation, to help those in rural areas at $30,000; Timely Discharge Information System Pilot that will involve timely delivery of admis- sion and discharge information from the hospital to the primary care practitioner, costing $376,300; Culture, Diversity and Equity to address barriers facing those of diverse backgrounds at $290,860; and, a Rehabilitation Task Group that will implement region-wide standards of practices is costing $188,000 and the Rouge Valley Health System is in charge of that. For more information visit www. centraleastlhin.on.ca and click on the Resource Documents/Integra- tion button. durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 22 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, March 7, 2008 Health care gets $1 million injection Caregiver conference DURHAM — Community Care Durham and the Alzheimer So- ciety of Durham Region present the Striking a Balance Caregiver Conference on April 17. The conference is designed for family members and profession- als who provide care for people with chronic and/or progressive conditions. The event is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Trillium Trails Ban- quet Hall in Raglan (Simcoe Street North in north Oshawa). Registra- tion is $25 for family caregivers and $35 for professional caregiv- ers, and includes lunch along with conference materials. For further information or to register call 905-576-2567. THE NEWS ADVERTISER, March 7, 2008 PAGE 23 A/Pdurhamregion.com ENTERTAINMENT ✦ E-mail information to Mike Ruta, mruta@durhamregion.com ✦ Get local 24/7 newsdurhamregion.com Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Students on stage AJAX — Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School held its Black History Month presentation late last month. Skits, readings and presentations were presented by students and staff. Pickering’s Stryder tears up Durham entertainment scene By Rachel Calvelli Special to the News Advertiser PICKERING — Classic rock isn’t so classic any more with Picker- ing’s Stryder on the music scene. The band began in 2004 when first mem- bers Anthony Pompilii (lead guitar, vo- cals and harmonica) and Matthew Vani (rhythm guitar and back-up vocals) met in drama class. “We were randomly just like, hey, we should jam a few times, and the next year we decided to make a band,” Vani recalls. Karel Gondor, the band’s drummer, per- cussionist and back-up vocalist, joined the duo in early 2005. He had never played before, but he was willing to give it a shot. “Before he played drums he sat in his room watching The Who trying to copy the drummer with pencils on his lap,” Pompilii says. Realizing that their band needed a fuller sound, Stryder decided to look for a sec- ond lead singer and a bassist. “Matt frequently harassed me to join the band,” Jordan Quinn jokes. “I just wanted to get into Cafe Cabaret for free.” Jordan both sings and plays bass for the band. He played with them for the first time at their high school’s talent showcase (Cafe Cabaret) in the spring of 2007. Stryder began writing music in 2004 and added lyrics much later. Many of the songs on their present demo (recorded in January, 2008) are from their original batch of songs. Vani describes their music as a touch of blues with classic rock. “You can’t relate it to one band. It’s from all of our influences, which are mostly clas- sic rock or the blues,” he says. Their major influences are Chick Webb, Jaco Pastorius, Jimmy Page and Pete Town- shend. “We get compared to The Who a lot,” Gondor says, “but we like to think we have our own style as well.” The band has played at several venues in Durham such as the Petticoat Creek li- brary branch in Pickering and The Groove Lounge in Oshawa, and even farther afield, at The Opera House in downtown Toron- to. “The Opera House was my favourite show because mostly everything went real- ly well, even though the monitors weren’t working, and it was our biggest show,” Pompilii says. Stryder is not only known for its music, but for the members’ musicianship. A re- cent Bandwarz performance in Oshawa featured a spirited drum solo by Gondor. The group members plan on attend- ing post-secondary school next year while maintaining their musical careers. Pompilii and Quinn are hop- ing to get into Toronto schools for music management and performing. Stryder’s next show is March 14 at 6:30 p.m. at Reilly’s on Queen Street in Toronto. Tickets are $10 through any of the mem- bers. For more information about the band or their shows, visit their website at www. myspace.com/2stryder. History repeats itself, even in music Photo by Rachel Calvelli Stryder bassist Jordan Quinn performs at the recent Bandwarz event at The Groove Lounge in Oshawa, as Karel Gondor’s fans, behind Quinn, keep a close eye on the drummer. Backwoods Players looking for some characters DURHAM — Damsels in distress and knights in shining armour are needed for ‘The Knights Quest’, an original one-act play. The medieval show, written by Julie Oakes and Angela Steyn, will be performed on Sunday, May 25 by Backwoods Players. The play was directed by Sandy Lloyd for Pickering Museum Village Steam-up Day as non-paying and non-equity entertainment. Three men are needed to play the part of King Arthur/The Wolf, The Green Knight/ Sir John, and Sir Gawain, and four women to play Queen Guinevere/Dame Jane, Lady Alisoun/The Dragon, Lady Margaret/Lady Isabelle and Dame Mary/The Crone. Other characters are two pages, two dogs and a horse, played by either a man or woman. The play takes place in the court of King Arthur and Queen Guinevere, where Sir Gawain has committed an indiscretion. He is sent on a year-long quest as a punishment to discover what women truly desire and on the way meets vari- ous characters with potential solutions. Auditions are on Tuesday, March 11 and Thursday, March 13 at Pickering City Hall in the Tower Room from 7 to 9 p.m. and will be a cold reading from the script. To look at a copy of the script before- hand, e-mail producer Mark Kalzer at mark_kalzer@hotmail.com. King Arthur, Queen Guinevere and others needed for medieval play in Pickering durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 24 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, March 7, 2008 SPORTS ✦ E-mail game scores to Al Rivett, arivett@durhamregion.com ✦ Get local 24/7 newsdurhamregion.com Trojans two-time OFSSA champs Devoe Joseph hits game- winning shot with three seconds remaining By Shawn Cayley scayley@durhamregion.com NORTH YORK — The storybook end- ing couldn’t have been scripted any better for the Pickering High School Trojans in Wednesday’s OFSAA final. The No. 1 ranked Trojans tipped off against the No. 2 Eastern Commerce Saints. In a rematch of last year’s provincial ‘AAAA’ boys’ basketball final, and with the game on the line in the dying seconds, everyone in the York Uni- versity gym, from those in the capacity crowd to the 10 players on the court to the coaches, knew where the ball was headed. After a thundering Jean Paul Kambola dunk with 20 seconds remaining on the clock gave the Saints a 46-45 lead, the Tro- jans took possession and Devoe Joseph was the man in charge. With the ball in his hands and the pro- vincial title hanging in the balance, Joseph drove to the hoop and pulled up to hit a long jumper over the outstretched hand of the Eastern defender with 3.1 seconds left in regulation. Then, after swatting away the Saints’ in- bound attempt on the next play, Pickering launched into celebration mode, having captured their second consecutive champi- onship. For Joseph, who was playing in his final game for the Trojans before heading off to the University of Minnesota on a scholar- ship, it all played out as planned. “I wanted the ball in my hands. (In the huddle) I told them, ‘give me the ball’,” recalls the star guard, who posted a game- high 20 points for Pickering. “I said ‘we’ve got this guys, we worked too hard to lose this’.” Lose they nearly did, however. In the opening quarter, the Trojans, who had defeated H.B. Beal 66-44 in the semi- final earlier in the day to punch their ticket to the final, strug- gled to find their shot, which result- ed in a 16-9 Saints lead after the opening eight minutes. Brothers Joseph -- Devoe and Cory -- then led their team back with help from a Dwyane Smith dunk, a couple of Juevol Myles free throws and a Jonathan Tull three pointer, which turned a seven point deficit into a 26-25 lead with time winding down in the half. Seconds later, however, it looked as though the momentum might take a swing back in the other direction. Just before time expired, Eastern’s Alex Hill launched a deep three point shot that banked off the glass and in to give the Saints a 28-26 halftime lead. That was when Pickering coach Jim Barclay stepped in with a little halftime speech. “I told the guys that we were going to win the second half,” he says, noting his team played far from their best game of the year with everything on the line. “We’re a good enough team, and though we didn’t play the greatest, I knew we were going to get it together. I don’t think it was the best game we ever played, but it was maybe the most exciting.” Barclay took over from longtime coach Ron Parfitt when the latter retired following last year’s championship. As he continued, the emotions of the moment nearly took over. “You coach your whole life in Ontario hoping to get a chance to win this thing,” he said, his voice beginning to crack up. “The guys came through. After all we’ve been though this year, our goal was to win this and I am just relieved that we did. For a minute there it didn’t look like we would.” While the coach kept his emotions in check, it wasn’t so easy for some of the play- ers, including forward Justin Wiltshire. “This is the best feeling ever,” he said. “Honestly, I even shed a couple of tears there at the end. Playing with these guys, these coaches, has been a privilege. It’s such an honour to have a home school like Pickering.” ‘I wanted the ball in my hands. 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Email resumes to diane@welcometowellness.ca OFFICE ASSISTANT Psycho- therapy and Wellness centre in Pickering Village. People orient- ed, excellent customer service, experienced with MS Office, Quickbooks. Please send resume to resume@mindfultherapies.com or fax to 905-428-1602. PART-TIME DATA ENTRY Clerk needed for Contract Research Organization. Proficient in MS Office specifically Excel, and knowledge of medical and re- search terminology an asset. Please submit resume by email to cdermid@qualiaclinical.com, or fax to 905-668-2881. PART-TIME SECRETARY for very busy real estate office with 3 locations in Oshawa, Brooklin and Bowmanville. Excellent typ- ing skills required. Must be available to work evenings, week- ends and some dayshifts as re- quired. Experienced preferred. Please fax resume in confidence to 905-436-1745 sales help & agents Part-time Skilled mature Office Help. MS Word & Excel proficient. Photoshop an asset. Flexible hours. 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Contact Christa 905- 983-9893 christacorco- ranrmt@yahoo.ca COMFORT INN,Oshawa looking for Housekeeping Staff & Cus- tomer Service Representatives, part-time positions. Apply on line www.durhamhoteljobs.ca PROFESSIONAL, EXPERI- ENCED housecleaning with a personal touch. Weekly, biweekly available. Competitive rates. Pickering/ Durham region. 905- 686-4026 *POWER OF SALE, free list of properties and picture, 1-888-246-4650, Ext:1042. Remax Hallmark, www.OntarioDistressSales.com. 2 & 3 BEDROOMS FROM $890 Move in NOW! Ask us about AIR MILESÆ REWARD MILES !! ●Friendly community ● Near shopping,GO & 401, transit at door ● Attractive & spacious 2 & 3 Bedroom suites ● Utilities included ● Seniors' Discounts Available ● Beautiful Scenery Highland Towers, 200 White Oaks Ct.Whitby (905)668-7332 www.caprent.com 2 & 3 BEDROOM APARTMENTS Close to schools, shopping, hospital. On site superintendent and security WINDJAMMER APTS 33 Falby Crt., Ajax (905)686-0841 www.ajaxapartments.com 2 & 3 BEDROOM APARTMENTS Close to schools, shopping, hospital. On site superintendent and security 77 Falby Crt., Ajax (905)686-0845 www.ajaxapartments.com RAM-LAND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT * PUBLIC * NOTICE Free list of Durham Region distress sales & foreclosures now available to public. 1-800-596-2052 ID #1042 Free recorded message 95 ACRES on the edge of Peter- borough: Executive 5,000 SqFt 5-bdrm estate on 95 acres with 1,400 feet frontage on City limits. Tranquil, forested property with breathtaking views. Built in 2004. Innumerable upgrades. Reduced to $769,900, Derek 1-705-749- 9277 or DGreen705@yahoo.com ENCLAVES of Maple Ridge OPEN HOUSE Sat & Sun 1p-4p 4 bed., brick large treed lot 1205 Abbey Rd. Owner 905-420-1820 www.peartreehomes.com Government of Canada is offering assistance $20,000.00/person to purchase your first home. Free report available at 1-800-596-2052 ID #1053 Free recorded message OSHAWA,bungaloft townhouse, Adult lifestyle. 4-bdrms, 3-baths, 3 years new, many upgrades, fireplace, c/a, c/vac, garage etc. Immaculate, backs south, imme- diate closing. Must be seen! Ask- ing $289,900. Call for appt. (905)720-1533, (905)767-5839 UXBRIDGE-2 bedroom condo, Vacant $172,000 905-852-3189 PARK/BLOOR OSHAWA,IN- DUSTRIAL UNIT, available April 1st. 1,425sq.ft. Call 905-579- 5077 or 905-571-3281. SHOP & OFFICE space available in a unique/secure area. Up to 5,000 shop space & 2,500 of- fice. In Uxbridge area. Call Craig 416-884-9999 500-1000sq.ft.Nice office space for lease from $750/mo. all inclusive. Central Ajax location. Excellent signage. John Williams 905-683-5000. COMMERCIAL OFFICE SPACE for lease. Prime north Oshawa location. Second floor space. 560 sq.ft. Parking available. Available immediately. Call 905-576-0958 for details. FOR SALE Successful well es- tablished (14 years) consignment store in Whitby. Email: gcsomerville@sympatico.ca JOB AT HOME. $487.68 Weekly. Assemble Products, Mail or Computer Work. Free Details www.TopJobReview.com write CHRJobs: 372 Rideau St, #916-A15, Ottawa ON, K1N 1G7 1-800-351-5120 PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS or service to over 4 million adults in Ontario. Call today to book your classified word ad in over 100 community newspapers! Regional & Weekly packages avail. (In- cludes online). 416-493-1300 ext 237, 288, 276 advertising@metroland.com $$MONEY$$Consolidate Debts Mortgages to 100%. No income, bad credit OK! ONTARIOWIDE FINANCIAL CORPORATION 1-888-307-7799 1ST & 2ND MORTGAGES up to 100% financing Pay off Debts. Have increased cash flow. Diane - Mortgage Intelligence (905)428-8119 CENTRAL FUNDING GROUP, first & second mortgages to 100%. From 5.7 % for 5 years. Best available rates. Private funds available. Refinancing debt consolidation a specialty. For fast professional service call (905)666-4986. 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 !KING/WILSON, OSHAWA Quiet building, near shopping, transpor- tation. Utilities, parking included. available immediately, 1 & 2-bed- room apts. Call (905)571-4912 until 6:00pm. (1) OSHAWA 2 bed. 2 levels $800 inclusive. Quiet street. Hardwood, C/A, washer/dryer. Separate entrance. Backyard. Im- mediate. 416-726-6910. **APRIL 1, Beautiful 3-bedroom main floor of bungalow, parking, fenced yard, 4 appliances, near amenities, $1100/share utilities. First/Last. 905-668-8620. 1-BDRM BASEMENT apartment in Oshawa, Simcoe/Phillip Murray area, separate entrance, 2-park- ing spots, no smoking/pets, laun- dry included. $675 all inclusive. First/Last. Avail April 1st.Call 905- 436-1098 1-BEDROOM apartment $650+ hydro. 2-BEDROOM APT, $750+ hydro. Available, no dogs. Oshawa, Bloor St. E area. Work- ing adults preferred. Call Mary 905-721-9817 1-BEDROOM BASEMENT APT. Pickering, Whites/Bayly Clean, recently renovated. Full bath, spacious kitchen/living. $725 first/last, includes utilities/cable. No smoking/pets. References. Avail. March-15. 905-839-6014 kince333@hotmail.com 1200-SQ FT APT,10 min. east of Oshawa. 2-bdrms, kitchen, living- room, full bath, private laundry. Avail. April 1st. First/last. No smoking/pets. $975/mo inclusive. (905)263-4700 2-BDRM APT,5-appliances, 3-unit bath, open kitchen, liv- ing/dining room, covered garage. Ask for incentives. (905)579-3269 or (905)925-4325. Secure neigh- bourhood in court cul de sac. 2-BDRM OSHAWA bright quiet apartment, Simcoe North at Rus- sett. Hardwood floors, well-main- tained 12plex, newly renovated, near bus/shopping. New appli- ances, cable, heat, water, parking included. Laundry, No dogs. 905-576-2982. 2-BEDROOM APT.,$875/month, ($210/week).Parking, appliances, utilities incl. Avail. March 5th or later, deposit negotiable. (Sim- coe/Mill). Call (905)410-6817 2-BRDM BSMT APT. Quiet north Oshawa neighbourhood, sep. en- trance, parking, full bathroom, large familyroom, satellite TV, no smoking/pets. $800/mo inclusive. May 1st. (905)571-1555 3-BEDROOM UPPER DUPLEX with garage, a/c, 5 appliances incl. $1125/mo.+utilities. Wilson/ Bond. Avail. May 1. Call Jamie: 905-576-0141 or 905-259-1702. Condominium Suites in Oshawa 2 & 3 Bdrm's Free Utilities, Parking. Senior's, Retiree's & GM Discounts 905-728-4993 A LARGE BACHELOR,spa- cious eat-in kitchen, 4pc bath, separate entrance, large storage area, freshly painted, new floor- ing. Near buses, walk to down- town, Oshawa. Available April 1st Only $600/mth! ALSO EXTRA-LARGE new 1-bedroom apt. Huge bedroom, custom- kitchen, large 4pc.bath, private ground-floor entrance. Large win- dows. Abundant closet space, a/c, parking, backs onto green- belt. Seconds from bus/minutes from 401/Harmony-all amenities. Including utilities. Only $825/mo. April. 1st. 905-725-2108. ADELAIDE/PARK area. Large 2-bedroom $775+hydro. Available April 1st. Parking, laun- dry facilities included. First/last. No dogs. 2-BEDROOM, $850/month, all inclusive, first/last, no dogs, parking/laun- dry. (905)576-1248, (905)213- 3980. AJAX WESTNEY/HWY 2, huge 2-bedroom basement apartment, beautiful bright clean, 1-1/2 wash- rooms, parking/laundry, $900/month, +1/3 utilities, (905)686-6165. HARWOOD/ HWY 2, Beautiful clean, 1-bed- room walkout basement apart- ment. Laundry/1-parking. $750/month, all inclusive. No smokers/pets. Available ASAP. (416)277-7375. AJAX, 1-BEDROOM WALKOUT basement apt., Westney & Sulli- van area. No smoking/pets. $750/month First/last. Available immediately. Call (416)454-6009 anytime for more info. AJAX- OXFORD TOWERS.Spa- cious apartments, quiet bldg, near shopping, GO. Pool. 1 bed- room apt. $859/mo. Available im- mediately. 905-683-8421. AJAX-HARW OOD/CHAPMAN large, bright one bedroom, excel- lent condition, walkout to yard, 4pc bath, parking, laundry, quiet home. Near shopping, rec-centre + other amenities. $725+. Avail. April1st. 416-624-4779. ATTRACTIVE WALKOUT 2 bdrm. bsmnt. apt., private entrance, air, fridge, stove, cable, $1100/mo. inclusive. first/last, Rossland/Garden/Bassett. Avail. Feb 29. Call 905-665-8504. AVAILABLE April 1st. Spacious one bedroom apt, private en- trance, parking, downtown Oshawa. $725/month inclusive. first/last. 905-725-2108 AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY Large, bright 1-bdrm basement apt, north Oshawa. Very clean, laundry, parking, separate en- trance. All inclusive $800, first/last, references. Call 905- 579-2175 AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY, 1- BEDROOM bright basement, sep entrance, Courtice $700/inclu- sive. Parking/cable/internet, near transit, shops. Suits quiet mature working person. No smok- ing/pets. First/last, references. 905-436-8048. BACHELOR BASEMENT, HAR- MONY/OLIVE, large kitchen, 4 pc. bath, suit one person. Laun- dry, parking, cable included. No smoking/pets. lst/last required. April lst. $600 per mo. (905)721- 9621. BOWMANVILLE, NICE 2-bed- room apartment. Good location, nice backyard, $875/month+ hy- dro. First/last. (905)260-8814. BOWMANVILLE:2-bedroom with den, close to all amenities. $930 per mo. plus hydro and cable. Office hours 9-5, Monday- Friday. (905)430-1877. BROOKLIN BACHELOR apart- ment,available for April lst. $625 per month plus hydro. One bed- room May lst. $650 per mo. plus hydro. (905)424-9743. COZY UP WITH A NEW APT. 1 & 2 bdrm from $850, Park Rd., incl. hot water, some suites w/balconies. Mins from Oshawa Centre, Community Centre, di- rectly on bus rte, 1.888.310.7000 GOtransglobe.com EXCEPTIONALLY LARGE clean 1 bedroom basement avail immediately. Near Oshawa Cen- tre. A/C, laundry, parking, sep. entrance, no pets/smoking. $780 utilities included. 905-831- 9458. EXCLUSIVE 1 BEDROOM apt. large bathroom, built-in balcony, country-type setting parking. Male preferred/Single person. Neat and clean person. $765. Refer- ences. 905-839-3000. EXECUTIVE PENTHOUSE,3 bdrm available on Park Rd. 5 ap- pliances. Private elevator. Balco- ny. Parking avail. 1.888.310.7000 GO transglobe.com GROUND FLOOR,1 bdrm. apt. Quiet house, spotless. Separate entrances, private deck to enjoy garden. Parking avail. Near bus stop, GO. References, credit check. $725+util. 905 571-4293 HARWOOD/Hwy #2,beautiful large 1000-sq ft ground floor apt. 1-bdrm, 5 appliances, fireplace, potlights, lots of windows. Private patio, 1-parking, no smoking/pets. Suit quiet single 50+. $1200/mo. (905)619-8999 LARGE 3-bedroom apt. bright & spacious. Whitby, top floor of du- plex. Fridge, stove, parking. $980/mo+utilities. No pets/smok- ing. Available April 1st. 905-556- 9972, 905-925-9972. N. E. OSHAWA.one bedroom Available March l5th. Clean quiet, hardwood/ceramic floors, no pets, Prefer single working person. $610. all inclusive. Park- ing. Call (905) 571-7840. NORTH Oshawa 2 bedroom, April lst. 2 and 3 bedrooms May lst. Clean, family building. Heat, hydro and two appliances includ- ed. Pay cable, parking and laun- dry facilities. (905)723-2094 NORTH OSHAWA, luxury walk- out basement apartment, execu- tive home, separate entrance, full size windows, private laundry, pri- vate garden with patio, gas bbq, fireplace, available may lst. Pets welcome. $1,100 per mo. all in- clusive. (905)721-2894 NW OSHAWA - 3 bdrm. apts. Available April 1 & May 1. $950/mo. & $975/mo. inclusive. First/last. No pets. Call Ron 905- 424-1994. OSHAWA 2-bedroom basement w/kitchen, separate entrance, use of laundry, 4-pc. bath, c/a, 1-park- ing, no smoking/pets. Avail. March 15th/April 1st. First/last/references, $800/inclu- sive. (905)728-4792 (905)995- 2594 OSHAWA -1 & 2 bdrm. avail. Located 350 Malaga. April 1 & May 1. $740/mo. & $840/mo. all inclusive. No pets. Please call 905-435-0383 or 905-242-4478. OSHAWA - OLIVE/HARMONY.3 and 2-bedroom 2-storey units available. $850/month. plus utilities. Parking included. 905- 571-1994. Pls leave message. OSHAWA 1-BEDROOM base- ment apartment, furnished, Rit- son/Wentworth, clean, spacious, quiet. Washer/dryer, all utilities and cable, suitable for a mature male, $650/month, available im- mediately. (905)436-2877 OSHAWA 2-BDRM smoke-free adult lifestyle, quiet 5-plex, Wil- son/Adelaide, near all amenities. Quality tenants live here. Hard- wood, balcony, parking. $865/mo inclusive until August 2008. Laundry. No dogs. (905)433-4137 OSHAWA APTS.Clean quiet se- curity monitored newer bldgs. Bachelor, 1 & 2 bedroom includes utilities, parking, laundry on site, no dogs. 905-260-9085, 905- 743-0287. OSHAWA AREA-3, 2 & 1 3-bedroom upper level, 2 & 1 bedroom basement apts, all well- maintained and close to all amenities. Call Robert today at 416-402-3435 for quick showing and approval OSHAWA BLVD./BOND - one bedroom, all brand new, available April lst. Female preferred. No smoking/lst last., $650 all inclu- sive. (905)432-3363. OSHAWA Clean, new building. large 2-bedroom apt. $865. avail. March 15th or April 1st. Applianc- es, parking & utilities included. 905-438-9715. OSHAWA ONE BEDROOM ground floor apartment, parking, garden, laundry, non smoker/no pets. $700 inclusive. Available March 15 (905)431-8929. OSHAWA,1 BDRM $765/inclu- sive, free laundry, last month's rent not required. 2 BDRMS $800+hydro first/last. Both im- maculate, 1-parking, one year lease required. Call John (905)576-4229 OSHAWA, 2-BEDROOM base- ment, at Stevenson/Philip Murray, 1-open concept basement at Adelaide/Waverly, $750/$975, in- clusive, Available now, no pets/smoking. First/last, (905)576-0319. OSHAWA, 2-BEDROOM base- ment, spacious, bright, new car- pet, gas fireplace, laundry, quiet street, no pets/smoking, $825 per month. inc. utilities. Call (905)721-8806. OSHAWA,Best Deals! Newly Renovated 1 & 2 bdrm. Senior lifestyle bldg. Large units, new kitchens, carpeting, windows, se- curity. Near hospital, bus stop. Call 905-728-4966 or 1-866-601- 3083 www.apartmentsinontario.com OSHAWA,Simcoe/Elgin, Beauti- ful upper floor 3-bdrms, 2-level apt, sep. entrance, 2 bathrooms, large, clean, parking, a/c, access to backyard. $1100/mo inclusive. Avail. April 1st. (905)903-2928 OSHAWA,WINTER SPECIAL! Newly renovated 1 & bachelor. Senior lifestyle bldgs. Large units. New kitchens & applianc- es, carpeting, windows, security. Near schools/bus stop and amenities. Available March/April. 1-866-601-3083 905-432-6912. www.apartmentsinontario.com OSHAWA,WINTER SPECIAL! Under new Management. 1 & 2 bdrms, adult lifestyle bldg. Large units, new windows, security. Near bus, shopping. Avail. March/April. Call 905-723-1009 or 1-866-601-3083 or 905-728-3162 www.apartmentsinontario.com PARK/BLOOR 2-bedroom base- ment apt., separate entrance, parking, cable, utilities included. First/last, $700. Available immedi- ately. (905)439-5777. 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-BDRM BACHELOR Liverpool South of 401 GO & shopping, $600/month incl. Includes laundry, parking, cable and utilities Available immediately 416-701-1065 PICKERING ALTONA/Shepherd. 1-bedroom basement apartment, private entrance, laundry, park- ing, immaculate. Suitable for quiet person, non-smoker, no pets. $850/month. (416)258-9804 PICKERING Brock/Hwy#2 Well kept 1 bedroom basement apt. in Italian home. Separate entrance. Utilities & cable included. Available March 30, First/last. Call (905)686-6654. PICKERING VILLAGE 2-bed- room, walk-out basement apart- ment. Above ground. Executive home. Separate entrance, kitch- en, laundry, 1.5 bath. 2-parking. $1100/month, all inclusive. Available now. (905)239-1122. PICKERING,3-bedroom main level apt. Hardwood/ceramic, a/c, private laundry, fenced yard, shed, 2 parking. April 1st. $1095+ percentage utilities. Cory 416- 270-1916 for viewing PICKERING,Whites - south of 401. One bedroom basement, very clean, quiet, one parking, satellite, shared laundry. No pets/smoking. $785 mo. Mitch (416)575-1051. A/P PAGE 26 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, March 7, 2008 newsdurhamregion .com PORT PERRY,Walk to Lake Scugog. Enjoy a peaceful, beautiful town. Spacious 3-bdrm. in well-kept, quiet 3-storey apt building. Balcony, 1-parking, Security Video. No dogs. First/last. Call 905-985-0748 or 905-430-7816. QUIET RESIDENTIAL AREA! 1 & 2 bdrm from $825 util incl on Marland Ave., w/balcony. Near Super Centre, Hwy 401 and parks, 1-888-310.7000 GOtransglobe.com REGENCY PLACE Apartments 1 & 2 Bed. Util. incl. Security & pking. Laundry, social room & ad- ditional storage. Min. to shopping & parks. Access to Hwy. 401 & public transit. 15 Regency Cres. (Mary St. & Hickory St) 905-430- 7397 www.realstar.ca SENIORS WELCOMED BOND ST. E. 1-bedroom, $680 April 1st, or 1-bachelor apartment, $550, May 1st. Clean, bright. Near shopping/bus. Laundry on site, safe neighborhood. Call 905-438- 0558. SIMCOE/ROSSLAND,newly renovated 2-bedroom apartment, new appliances, $1000/month, in- clusive. (416)722-8233. SOUTH AJAX, LEGAL,new 1 bedroom basement apt. Walk to all amenities/buses. Shared laun- dry, $825/month, all inclusive. No smoking/pets. Call Gordon 416- 450-5479. TESTA HEIGHTS 1, 2 & 3 bed. w/upgraded finishes. Util. incl. Security & parking. Landscaped grounds, private patios & bal- conies. 2 Testa Rd. (Reach St. & Testa Rd) 905-852-2534 www.realstar.ca UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT 1 & 2 bdrm from $760. Onsite laundry rm, underground prk. Newly reno'd corridors. Close to parks, schools and Hwy 401. 1- 888-310-7000 GOtransglobe.com WHITBY 1-BEDROOM, oak kitchen with dishwasher, on Go bus, laundry, parking included, private entrance, available imme- diately. $760/month, all inclusive. (905)655-7277 WHITBY Byron/Dundas, 4-cor- ners. Large, beautiful 1-bedroom on second floor, 1-parking, large deck. $825/month everything in- cluded. First/last. Available now. No smoking. Pets welcome. 905- 430-2814. WHITBY Mary St. East immacu- late 1 & 2-bedroom apt, in six- plex, Avail. immediately. $785 & $922/month includes appliances, heat, laundry facilities and park- ing. (905)666-1074, 905-556- 0455. WHITBY PLACE 1 & 2 bed. Landscaped grounds. Balconies, laundry & parking. Access to Hwy. 401 & public transit. Near shopping & schools. 900 Dundas St. E. (Dundas St. & Garden St) 905-430-5420 www.realstar.ca WHITBY SOUTH - Spacious 1&2 bdrm starting $750- $880/month. Laundry, first/last, minutes to GO, Avail. March 1/lat- er. No dogs. Daytime viewings only Mon - Fri, references. Days (905)666-3338, evenings (905)832-2722. WHITBY SOUTH- Spacious 2 bdrm starting $890/month. Laun- dry, first/last, minutes to GO, Avail. April 1. No dogs. Daytime viewings only Mon - Fri, referenc- es. Days (905)666-3338, even- ings (905)832-2722. WHITBY,Bachelor & 1-bedroom starting from $800 all inclusive Close to all amenities. Office hours 9-5, Monday - Friday. (905)430-1877 or view at comptronica.com WHITBY, 1-BEDROOM apart- ment, $650/month, +. Very good location. Clean building. Available immediately. Laundry facilities onsite. Bill, Home (905)666-5374 or Cell (905)809-3749. WHITBY,2-bdrm, triplex, bright w/large windows, walk-out base- ment, own backyard, 1-parking, $900/mo inclusive, 505 Harris St. April 1st. No pets. (905)430-7567 after 6pm. WHITBY, Anderson/Bradley. Large 2 rooms, private entrance, kitchen, fireplace, parking. Shared laundry. $850/mo+ utilities. References req'd. Avail. immediately. 905-706-8765 WHITBY, ROSSLAND/Thickson, large 2-bedroom basement apart- ment. Private entrance and park- ing, 3-appliances. $920/month first/last/references. No smok- ing/pets. Available March 1st (905)666-3050. BOWMANVILLE Condominium Apartment-Gorgeous 2 Bedroom ground floor condo. Freshly paint- ed. All new flooring. Five appli- ances. Private patio! Available immediately. $1000 plus utilities. Call 905-442-6415 CONDO AT WHITBY Harbour, Brand new 2-BDRM, 1 Bathroom, 6 Appliances, 1 Parking Space, Air, Heat, Storage Room, Balco- ny, Hardwood in LR, Walk to GO, No smoking/pets, Credit check, references, $1550, 1st/Last. Call 905-556-1010 ! $0 DOWN- AN UNBEATABLE DEAL! own your own home. OAC. Minimum income required per household is $40,000. Please call Aurelia Cosma, Remax Spirit Inc. (905)728-1600, 24 hr. pager. $ !AAAA ABA-DABA-DOO- OWN - No Rent! $0 Down (OAC) Only $899.03/mth all inclusive plus utilities. 3-bedroom central air, private yard, shows beautiful- ly. $38,000 Family Income. Call Ken Collis Broker, Coldwell Banker 2M Realty (905)576- 5200 kencollis@sympatico.ca $1097/MONTH,0 Down gives you ownership, NOT Rent, for this immaculate 3 bedroom home. (OAC) Includes Mortgage, Taxes, Heat, Hydro, Water and 4 appliances. WHY RENT? Require good credit, and family income of $40,000 per year. Call Bill Roka, Remax Spirit (905)728-1600 or 1-888-732- 1600 1 MINUTE WALK to Go-train, shopping, Whitby Yacht Club, marina, Iroquois Park. Nice 2+1 bedroom home w/two 4pc. baths; newer windows, door, flooring, gas furnace w/AC; detached 1.5 garage; huge lot; 6 car parking; 4 appliances; available immediate- ly; $1395/month plus utilities. Call Garry Bolen, Broker, C21 Net- view (905)404-2255 3 BEDROOM HOME-Oshawa/ Whitby border, no appliances. $1025/month, water includ- ed.+utilities, first/last. No pets. Grass cutting & snow removal included. Avail. immediately. (905)576-0823, (905)434-5146 3-BDRM+DEN R2000, Oshawa, large, newer, energy-efficient, 2 baths, 5-appliances, double gar- age, A/C, walk-out deck, Jacuzzi, fireplace, fenced yard. $1200+utilities. First/last/referenc- es. 905-922-5814 3-BEDROOM farm house, Little Britain area, available immediate- ly. $1100 monthly plus utilities. First/last required. Call 1-888- 550-3687. AJAX - BEAUTIFULLY renovat- ed 3 Bedroom Main Floor Bunga- low for rent. Parking, Laundry, Dishwasher, A/C, Quiet Street. $1325 inclusive. No smok- ing/pets. Call 905-619-9671. AJAX 3-BED main floor semi, Tulloch Dr., 1,012-sq.ft., bright, own laundry, hardwood, fenced yard, no smoking/subletting. Pets Ok. References/credit check mandatory. No time wasters. $1050/month+ 60% utilities. Avail. immediately. 6 month lease. 416- 737-8045 AJAX, BAYLY/SALEM,2yr old executive townhome, 3-bed- rooms+ familyroom/home office w/walkout to patio. Second floor laundry, 5 appliances, c/air. sin- gle garage. $1500+ utilities. 416- 878-3373 AJAX- Westney/Rossland 1 bed- room spacious basement apt. Separate entrance, shared laun- dry, parking. $650+1/3 utilities. First/last. References. No pets/smoking. Available March 15th. (905)428-9695. BROCK/ KINGSTON ROAD.3 bedroom detached house. Bright & spacious. $1350 + 70% utilities. Available ASAP. Call 416-827-6234 BROCK/ROSSLAND,Whitby. fabulous 3-bedroom townhouse. fireplace, Jacuzzi tub, appliances, auto garage, C/air, private yard, walkout deck, greenbelt. No smoking/pets. $1400+utilities. Available immediately. 647-292- 5435. FINALLY A PLACE TO CALL HOME! Recently renovated, Bright and Clean 3 bedroom semi located in excellent neighborhood at Beatrice/Harmony. April 1st, $1250+. Toll Free 1-866-484- 1671, Won’t Last! LARGE 3 BDRM.,main level. Excellent neighbourhood. Fenced yard with walkout to deck. $1150 +1/2 utilities. Avail. now. Call 905- 434-2615. OSHAWA 3 bedrooms fridge, stove, $1,295 plus utilities. Available immediately. No pets. No smoking. Call 705-876-0186, 905-259-5119. OSHAWA CENTRE AREA, 4- bedroom, upper level of home. 2.5 bath, $1400/month, plus 2/3 utilities. 2-BEDROOM basement apartment, $800/month, inclusive. Available immediately. Roger (416)830-9387. OSHAWA DUPLEX,2-bedroom, ground floor plus basement. Large backyard. Adelaide/Mary. $800/month +. Available May 1/08. (416)837-8201. NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS In the matter of the Estate of Evelyn Clara Clark (aka Evelyn Clara Kelly).date of death August 12, 2006, take notice that the law firm of Gordon F. Allan, Barrister and Solicitor, is acting on behalf of the estate. If you have a claim against the estate, please provide written notice with supporting corroboration on or be- fore March 10, 2008. Gordon F. Allan Barrister and Solicitor 12 St. John’s Sideroad E. Aurora, Ontario L4G 3G8 Tel: (905) 726-3188 Fax No. (905) 726-3098 CHILD CARE SPACES AVAILABLE Durham Professional Home Day Care •Family atmosphere •Individual attention •Care close to home •Licensed under Day Nurseries Act Call 905-509-1207 or www.durhamchildcare.org Come & WorshipCome & Worship To Advertise your services or upcoming events To Advertise your services or upcoming events in the regular Friday Come & Worship, in the regular Friday Come & Worship, 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) Easter Worship Service Advertising Deadlines Publishing on Friday, March 14 (Deadline March 10) & Wednesday March 19 (Deadline March 14) Email:Email: ejackson@durhamregion.comejackson@durhamregion.com call Erin at 905-683-0707call Erin at 905-683-0707 or fax 905-579-4218 or fax 905-579-4218 March 10th to14th 9am to noon SAFE HAVEN WORSHIP CENTRE Call 905•837•8771 for more info COST $35 AGES 4 TO 12 Pickering Village United Church pvuc@pvuc.ca www.pvuc.ca Worship Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Children/Youth Programs 300 Church St. N., Ajax (905) 683-4721 1-877-567-KIDS www.homesforkids.com Homes For Kids is a network of children’s aid societies dedicated to providing the best foster homes for children in need of care. Foster Families Foster Futures When you bring foster children into your home, even for a short time, you’re laying a foundation of confidence, stability, and self-esteem that will support them for the rest of their lives. OSHAWA,3-bdrms, newer home, Ritson/Taunton area, Parking, laundry, garage access. Near all amenities. Absolutely no pets/smoking. Available immedi- ately. Before 5pm 1-877-687- 7253 or after 416-562-2542. OSHAWA, TAUNTON/HARMO- NY, 4-bedroom home, backyard, deck, close to amenities, includes 6-appliances, 2.5 bath. part of basement, $1750/month, plus utilities, first/last. Available April-1st. (905)621-0756. PICKERING - Liverpool Rd. north of Hwy 2, 2-bedroom bungalow, unfinished basement, A/C, fridge/stove, avail April 1st. $1125+ utilities (905)420-1524 PICKERING-GORGEOUS 3-bed- room newer 2-story semi-de- tached, 3-bathrooms, gas fire- place, open concept living/dining, eat-in kitchen, 5-appliances, C/A. Garage. Basement not available. $1250+ 2/3 util. 647-271-6660. RENT TO OWN - Low Down Pay- ment, Easy Qualifying, Seller Will Finance. Choose Your Dream Home Today. Visit http:// www.HomeOwnerSoon.com or call 1-866-702-4334. THORNTON/ROSSLAND,luxu- ry, 4-bedroom, 2.5 bath, ensuite jaccuzzi and seperate show, cus- tom built home, 65ft lot. Large garage, new efficient c/a,c/v and furnace. Fireplace, and spiral staircase, with oak wainscotting and skylight above, main floor laundry. 2,400, sqft. 6-appliances, includes window coverings, pri- vate deck 30x16 and access to 32 x 16 pool and gazebo, includ- ing, pool and landscape mainte- nance. Minimum bid $1,600/ month + utilities. (416)540-6100. Open House Sat. and Sun. 2 - 4 p.m. TOP FLOOR OF HOUSE spacious 4-bdrm, $1700/mo plus utilities. Available April 1st. Pick- ering, Whites Rd/Sheppard Ave- nue. Close to amenities. Parking. No pets/smoking. References. (416) 827-6167. WHITBY,2 storey. Det. House 2-car garage. priv drive, 4-bdrm, 3-bth, hwd mainfloor, mainfloor laundry, a/c. Alarm syst. Avail im- mediately. $1750/mth+utilities. Call 416-837-2715 WHITBY, 3-BEDROOM main floor, $1400/month, includes utilities, cable & laundry. No pets/smoking, close to shopping & schools. References required. (905)683-6863 AJAX 3-bedroom townhouse. Excellent condition throughout. Prime location. High end stainless steel appliances, laminate, air, garage remote. No pets/smoking. April 1st. $1350+utilities. Please call 416-258-1530 AN OSHAWA SOUTH town- house, 3-bedroom $975+ utilities. Close to schools & shopping. First/last. 905-579-9956. BEAUTIFUL NORTH OSHAWA, Rossland/Wilson area. 3-bdrms, 5-appliances, 2 bathrooms, a/c, garage. Close to all amenities. First/last, no smoking., avail. April. 1st. $1195/mo+utilities. (905)725-5241 BEAUTIFUL, NORTH OSHAWA Ritson/Beatrice, spacious, high ceilings, townhouse, 3-bedrooms, walking distance to mall, school, transport, amenities, air, $1,200 plus utilities. (905)668-2104, (647)338-9682 CARRIAGE HILL 2 & 3 bed. townhouses. In-suite laundry, util. incl., Balconies, patios, courtyard. Pking. avail. Near DT, shopping, restaurants, schools, parks. 122 Colborne St. E. (Simcoe N., Colborne E) 905-434-3972 www.realstar.ca NORTH OSHAWA, 4+1 bedroom townhouse, renovated, 3-baths, finished basement, garage, A/C, water included. $1300 plus utilities. Available May 1st. (905)472-8947, Cell (905)409- 0548. TAUNTON TERRACE 3 bed- room townhouses. Ensuite laun- dry. Landscaped grounds w/pool & playground. Private backyards. Sauna & pking avail. Near shop- ping & schools, public transport. 100 Taunton Rd. E. (Taunton Rd. & Simcoe St.) 905-436-3346 www.realstar.ca TOWNHOUSE FOR LEASE, option to buy. South Oshawa, close to GM, schools. 3 bdrms. +in-law suite. $1300/mo. util. incl. Call Steven 905-924-3464. AJAX NORTH,Westney/Sullivan separate entrance, available im- mediately, close to all amenities. No smoking/pets. (905)683-1180, (416)303-1090 AJAX, HOME TO share, fur- nished, bus route, TV, Internet, parking, Mature non-smoking working male preferred. $425. 905-239-1732, 416-723-5576. LARGE CLEAN, FURNISHED room, close to OC. No pets. Share kitchen & bath, ideal for working person. First/last. Phone 905-436-1420. OSHAWA NORTH,country set- ting, clean, quiet, century home. 2 large adjoining rooms, living- room/bedroom setup. Fur- nished/unfurnished, fridge, TV, high-speed internet, share bath- rooms, kitchen. Suit 1 person. ample parking, no smoking/pets. April 1st. $500/month. (905)655- 5452 OSHAWA Simcoe/Wentworth near GM/shopping. Private en- trance, private 3-pc bath, bar fridge/microwave, use of fur- nished rec-room & TV. Suit 1 per- son. Avail immediately. $150/week. (905)436-7840 PARK/GIBB OSHAWA, room available immediately. Huge house, laundry and parking available. First/last. No pets, $450/inclusive. 905-718-5753. PICKERING:bright room, share house. $400/mo all inclusive. Smoking home. Parking. First/last. Available immediately. (905)492-2202. SHARE AJAX HOUSE,clean quiet adult occupied. Furnished, satellite TV, internet, house phone, A/C, laundry, parking. First/last. Smoking outside/no pets. $475/inclusive, www.sharemyhouse.ca 905-391- 3809. AT BLOOR & SIMCOE,Oshawa. Share furnished apt with 2 males. Near all amenities, bed/sitting room, cable/internet, parking in- cluded. Available immediately, lst/last, $450/mo inclusive, View- ing (905)433-4088. NORTH WHITBY,house to share, near all amenities, private bath, use of all facilities, parking. Avail April 1st. First/last. 905-442- 2483 after 5pm. RITSON/ORMOND,Oshawa. large bedsitting room, en suite bathroom, share kitchen, cable, and phone. Responsible working male preferred. Available any- time. $475/mo. (905)728-6678 PICKERING: SHARE 3-bedroom townhome with 25yr old female, underground parking, near lake/GO/401, conservation area, waterfront trails. Female pre- ferred. $425+. Immediate. (905)839-6648, (647)273-6942. WHITBY Large bedsitting room with fireplace, bright, own bath- room, furnished /unfurnished. Kitchen/laundry. High-speed in- ternet, satellite TV, C/air, Bus at door. $580/month. Immediate. (905)666-2535. 2 SEADOOS-2003 GTI, 3 seat- er, 2002 RX, 2 seater both have low hours, includes double trailer, 2 water lifts, lifejackets & tubes. Both in great condition- $14,000- 905-697-8850 COVERED, UNCOVERED boat slips now available on Sturgeon Lake, Lindsay, off Hwy.36. Water, hydro, pool, showers on site. Mechanic. Lots of fun at your relaxation destination. Call 705- 324-6667 or email themoorings@sympatico.ca SWIMMING POOLS and Rock Waterfalls. Book early. Over 19 years experience. (416)554-8195 or (905)985-3491 www.poolscapers.com LOST: CANON DIGITAL Came- ra, Elph Series at the Ajax Con- vention Centre (Ajax-Pickering Spring Wedding Show 2008) on Sunday February 24, 2008. Silver colour, 7.1 megapixels with a 2 gig SD memory card. If found please call 905-683-5110 ext. 240 or 230. 47 YEAR OLD warm hearted at- tractive Christian male is seeking lady for friendship, possibly lead- ing to long term relationship (seri- ous replies). Box 15, c/o Port Perry Star, 180 Mary St., Unit 11, Port Perry L9L 1C4. ERASE YOUR CRIMINAL Record. We succeed where our competition can't. We give free consultations. Our cost just $475. Apply online www.governmentpardons.ca Call Robyn 1-800-298-5520 CINDY'S DAYCARE, Maple Ridge area, loving mother of two, 17 years experience will care for your child. First aid and CPR. Call (905) 837-2042. ECE 18-yrs experience, mother of 2 would like to care for your children 2+yrs. Fun activities, out- ings, hot meals peanut/pet/smoke free environment. Hwy 2/Liver- pool. Irene (905)837-0315, 416- 556-9147. EXPERIENCED DAYCARE PROVIDER now accepting pre- schoolers and children going to Highbush. Over 15 years child- care experience. Large playroom with lots of games, toys & sched- uled activities. CPR oriented. 905-831-8502 MARILYN'S HOME DAYCARE established since 1978 currently has openings full and part time all ages welcome. Call today for in- terview (905)831-0653. +CARPETS, LAMINATES & HARDWOOD, 3 rooms, Berber caret installed, $389 (30 Yds.), 12.3 mm laminate from $1.49, hardwood flooring, 3 colours from $5.39 sq. ft. installed. Free in- home quotes. Saillian Carpets. 1-800-578-0497, 905-242-3691, 905-373-2260. 3 VERTICAL BLINDS, $200. BBQ like new, 4 burners, $150. 905-619-1349. 100% SOLID BIRCH bedroom set, captain bed, 4-drawer dresser, student desk, $750. Birch Single bed, 5-drawer dresser, and student desk, $500. (905)728-7452. 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 at HANKS APPLIANCES, Visit our NEW LOCATION 310 Bloor St.W. (in Mr. Burger Plaza) Scratch & Dent & Reconditioned Appliances. Stoves from $99, Washer $149, Fridges $149, Dryers $149. Large selection of newer models, including stainless steel appliances. Parts Special- ist. (905)728-4043. ALL NEW QUEEN orthopedic mattress set, cost $1000, sacri- fice $275. Call 905-213-4669. APPLIANCES,refrigerator, stove, heavy duty Kenmore washer & dryer, apartment size washer & dryer. Mint condition. Will sell separately, can deliver. Call (905)903-4997 BUNK BEDS, BIRCH.$250. Call (905)619-2783. HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS Best Price, Best Quality. All Shapes & Colours. Call 1-866-585-0056 www.thecoverguy.ca COMPUTER, TOSHIBA 6100 Pro Laptop. 15" Hi Res Screen. WiFi. Windows XP Pro. Carry Bag. $395.00. MDM, 926 Dilling- ham Rd., Unit #4, Pickering, 416- 319-8861. COMPUTERS, COMPAQ P4, Windows XP Pro, Keyboard mouse and speakers, $195.00. MDM, 926 Dillingham Rd., Unit #4, Pickering,. 416-319-8861. COMPUTERS, DELL P4 Win- dows Xp Pro, 17" monitor key- board and mouse, $270.00. IBM Netvista P4 Windows XP, 17" monitor keyboard and mouse, $205.00. MDM, 926 Dillingham Rd., Unit #4, Pickering, 416-319- 8861. CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT B.E. Larkin Equipment Ltd. Kubota Construction, New Hol- land Construction used equip- ment. Durham, Clarington, North- umberland Sales Rep Jim (647)284-0971 CONSUL SAF-T-VENT Propane Refrigerator rebuilt with new parts in Sept/07. Retail new:$2200. for Sale: $1200. Phone: 905-772- 3445 ask for John FRIDGE. STOVE. DRYER.9pc dining set. 7Hp compressor. Apt. stove. Bedroom set. Deluxe bunk beds. Entertainment units. 46" TV. Everything must Go! (289)240-2112 Oshawa POOL TABLE, 1" slate. New in box. Cost $4395 sell for $1395. 416-524-2018 GUNS/ MILITARIA SHOW Sun., Mar. 9th 7:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. PICKERING RECREATION CENTRE Valley Farm Rd. West of Brock, just south of Kingston Rd. (Hwy #2) (905) 679-8812 HOT TUB COVERS Custom cov- ers, all sizes and shapes, $399 tax and delivery included. Pool safety covers. We will not be beat on price and quality. 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PLAYERS 3 ON 3 SUMMER HOCKEY CALL 905-649-6803 12 Week Schedule Roller Hockey Registration www.eastendsaints.com Sunday, March 9 7:00am to 11:00am At Ajax Community Centre - Rink #4 TYKE players receive $50.00 discount ONLY $145.00 Spots still open in all age groups EASTER BRUNCH 2700 Audley Rd.N., Ajax, ON L1Z 1T7 905.427.7737 ext 259 Featuring our Chef Manned Carvery Chef Manned Waffl e Station Fabulous Salads, Antipasto and Desserts including our Decadent Duet Chocolate Fountain Coff ee, Tea and Freshly Squeezed Juices March 23, 2008 10am - 2pm Adults $25.95 each Children 4-12 are $2 per year Children 3 and under are Free (plus taxes and gratuities) Call for reservations 905.427.7737 ext 259 Ajax swimmers grab medals in Victoria Turn in winning efforts against Olympians AJAX — Athletes with the Ajax Aquatic Club turned in several medal- winning performances while taking part in a meet that included several of the top swimmers in Canada. The 2008 Western Canadian Cham- pionships were held in Victoria in February, attracting Olympians Rick Say, Mike Brown and Adam Sioui, and soon-to-be-Olympians Erica Morningstar and Ryan Cochrane. The AAC finished the competition eighth overall in the team division, with the men’s squad placing fourth. Ajax swimmers made the finals 39 times. Nick Ducille grabbed a bronze in the men’s 50-metre freestyle. He also placed seventh in the 50m and 100m butterfly. Greg Laughlin placed eighth in the 50m fly and made it to the ‘C’ finals in the 100m fly. In the men’s 200m free, Chris Ta- nouye dropped five seconds off his personal best time (PBT), while Kirah Monks chipped in with a lifetime best time (LBT) in the women’s 200m free. Christine Raininger won the ‘C’ final in the women’s 200m Individual Medley and placed 10th in the 400 IM. Tom Lawrie placed third in the men’s 200m IM ‘B’ final and eighth in the ‘A’ final of the 400 IM. Julian Monks placed eighth in the 200m IM ‘C’ final. Aidan Zoellner-Dougan, swimming against Olympians Adam Sioui and Matt Rose, raced to a bronze medal in the 100m backstroke, hitting an outstanding 56.60 seconds. Laughlin placed second in the ‘B’ final, and Lawrie swam to a new best time in the ‘C’ final. In the men’s 200m back, Lawrie got things going in the ‘C’ final, swim- ming to third place, and Zoellner- Dougan kept things rolling in the ‘B’ final, dropping more than two sec- onds off his LBT on his way to a third. Laughlin rounded things out in the ‘A’ final, finishing fourth. The women’s 100m breaststroke featured Michelle Fleming finishing fourth in the ‘C’ final, and Alex An- drechuk seventh in the ‘A’ final. Julian Monks narrowly missed bronze in the ‘A’ final of the men’s 200m breast, which featured Olym- pic finalist Mike Brown, while Lawrie raced to a seventh in the ‘B’ final. The 50m breast finals featured five AAC athletes combined in the men’s and women’s events. Andrechuk placed 8th in the ‘A’ final, swimming against Canadian record-holder Erica Morningstar and veteran national team member Lisa Blackburn. Flem- ing finished seventh in the ‘B’ final. On the men’s side, Lawrie com- peted in the ‘B’ final, finishing fourth. James Stock placed second in the ‘C’ final in a blistering 30.41 seconds, good enough for a third ranking in Canada for his age group. In the ‘A’ 50m breast final, Monks smashed the existing Ajax club re- cord by nearly half a second on his way to a seventh place. In the men’s 100m breast, Stock won the ‘C’ final, while Lawrie placed seventh in the ‘B’ final and Monks swam to seventh in the ‘A’ final. In the 4x100 medley relay, the AAC women, led by Meghan Miller, who crushed her LTB in the 100m back- stroke by more than two seconds, swam to a 13th place finish. The AAC men, featuring Lawrie, Monks, Laughlin and Ducille, landed on the podium in third position. 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Cost of borrowing is $349/$2,660 for a total obligation of $18,144/$28,560. *0.9% lease APR for 48 months is available on a new 2008 Corolla. For example: On a new 2008 Corolla (Model BR32EMB), monthly payment is $189 with a $3,326 down payment or trade equivalent, and fi rst monthly payment due at lease inception. Total lease obligation is $12,399. Based on a maximum of 96,000 KMS. Additional KM charge of $.07 for excess kilometres if applicable. Dealer may sell/lease for less. I Cash back offer valid on selected new and unregistered eligible in stock 2008 Corolla purchased/leased from a participating Ontario Toyota Dealer between March 5th, 2008 and March 31st, 2008. Offers will be awarded in the form of cash back. The value of the cash back is $500 with the purchase/lease of the 2008 Corolla. Cash back offers take place at time of delivery and will apply after taxes have been charged on the full amount of negotiated price. II Cash back/gas card equivalent offer valid on selected new and unregistered eligible in stock 2008 Camry purchased/leased, registered and delivered from a participating Ontario Toyota Dealer between March 1st, 2008 and March 31st, 2008. Offers will be awarded either in the form of cash back or pre-paid gas card equivalent and is the choice of the customer. The value of the cash back or pre-paid gas card equivalent is $3,000 with the purchase/lease of the 2008 Camry (excluding Hybrid). Cash back offers take place at time of delivery and will apply after taxes have been charged on the full amount of negotiated price. Pre-paid gas cards will be mailed to the customer within 60 days of delivery. Offers valid until March 31st, 2008 and are subject to change without notice. Please see your participating Toyota Dealer for full details. You may be eligible for the Government of Canada’s ecoAUTO Rebate Program. For more details, visit www.ecoaction.gc.ca. PICKERING SUPERSTORE TOYOTA WE ARE HERE HWY. 2 WHITESBROCKWESTNEYHARWOODSALEM401 DURHAM’S TOYOTA SUPERSTOREDURHAM’S TOYOTA SUPERSTORE 557 Kingston Rd., Pickering557 Kingston Rd., Pickering 905-420-9000905-420-9000 www.pickering.toyota.ca www.pickering.toyota.ca PICKERING 08 Camry Purchase APR´ for 60 months 3.9 % cashback II $3000 Plus 08 Corolla 5-SPEED MANUAL ONLY Lease* or Purchase´ APR for 48 months 0.9 % cashback I $500 Plus BIG RED IS BACK! The best time of the year to get a new Toyota. NO SECURITY DEPOSIT ON ALL 2008 LEASES. 0% Lease or Purchase¥ APR for 36 months durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 32 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, March 7, 2008