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The CE LHIN approved RVHS’s plan to cut up to 220 jobs and move the men- tal health in-patient unit from Ajax to Scarborough’s Centenary hospital in late March and invoked a consultation period from April 4 to May 4. RVHS has learned from a peer review report it has to better manage its money since it has $78-million in long-term debt and capital deficiencies. Consolidating the mental health unit is projected to save $600,000 each year. Durham Regional Police and EMS pro- viders, union representatives, physicians, community-based providers, consumers and families and other hospital mental health providers were invited to the stake- holder consultation. At the meeting, each group met to an- swer questions from the CE LHIN and RVHS. Since many concerns have centred around transportation, police and EMS officials said they would have preferred being consulted ahead of time since a number of people have been calling with questions they don’t have the answers to. Police said leaving the region is consid- ered a “prisoner escort” if the person is arrested, and requires two officers to go along. They also showed concern with the far distance across the CE LHIN. The EMS has no boundary issues, but said its big- gest concern is off-load delay. They need direct access to the mental health floor, THE BLANKET IS THEIR CLASSROOM AJ Groen/ News Advertiser photo PICKERING — Textile designer Susan Emanuel, centre, helped the children in Gudrun Christian’s kindergarten class make a blanket that taught the kids the letters and their order. The blanket will hang in the classroom at Frenchman’s Bay Public School. Having their say on hospital cuts ✦ See Psychiatry, Page 2 not just the emergency room. Physicians found the process was flawed, and said RVAP psychiatrists should have been consulted ahead of time. The group found co-ordination between the two sites and quick responses at both sites are most important. At the public meeting, not one person stood up and said they supported the move. Many were afraid of not having the same care at Centenary as they would at RVAP. Chief of psychiatry Dr. Steve Fishman said there will still be 66 beds in the sys- tem, and access will still be through the emergency room at both hospitals. He said the medical psychiatric unit will help address the needs of complex patients that aren’t currently addressed. “By being able to provide this service we can meet the care needs and move people through the emergency room faster,” he said. Others, such as Cadence Grace, didn’t understand why beds were being taken away when a sign outside of the hospital recently noted new mental health beds would be added to RVAP. Ms. Grace feels high-quality care is needed at both sites. Ms. Cronin-Wood explained all in- formation from the meetings, as well as phone calls and e-mails, will be included in a report that will go back to both the RVHS board of directors and the CE LHIN board of directors in order to decide how to best implement the plan. She said she hopes people continue to provide their comments throughout the consultation process. All of the findings can be found at www. centraleastlhin.on.ca, by clicking on the resource documents button and then community engagement. Ways to give input can also be found on the site. Do you want to see all your favourite flyers anytime,anywhere? Save time,save money. Look for these great sponsors: GREAT WALLGREAT WALL CHINESE SUPER BUFFETCHINESE SUPER BUFFET Chinese • Japanese • CanadianChinese • Japanese • Canadian Great F o o d Great Food at G r e a t P r i c e s ! at Great P r i c e s ! Senior Citizen over 60 years old 15% off Carry Out Buffet and Menu Available 1099 KINGSTON RD. 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Sat. & Sun.) 4pm-10:30pm durhamregion.comP PAGE 2 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, April 20, 2008 Psychiatry chief says complex patients’ needs will be addressed The CE LHIN and the RVHS gathered the following information from their stakeholder meeting: • The consumer and family group found: access must be multi-faceted; the public must be educated on mental health and the help that’s available; and, dialogue and addressing travel plans must be expanded. • Union representatives found: open communication with patients and families, improving the consultation process, and education on mental health are some key issues. • Other mental health providers felt: client sensitivity and reassurance that the proper service is being provided is needed. • Community-based providers felt key issues were: enhancing community partnerships; clarity on admission and transportation planning; and, education with families and community agencies. The following are some of the issues raised at the public meeting: • Durham’s population is only growing; why take the mental health unit out now? • The public should have been consulted before the decision to implement the plan. • Family and friends will have difficulty visiting due to finances and the inconsistency of Toronto and Durham’s transit systems. ✦ Psychiatry from page 1 Job safety is number one By Josie Newman jnewman@durhamregion.com DURHAM — Rob Ellis still remembers the Feb- ruary morning in 1999 when his wife called him at his business and told him their son Dave was in the hospital. “What would you do if you had to look in a room and see somebody you love in Dave’s condition? He was lying there gasp- ing for breath, blood all over the place,” said Mr. Ellis, emotion gripping his voice. Eyes welled with tears in the audience of 200 youth, assembled Friday at Pickering High School for the showing of a video of Rob Ellis, and a talk by four employees of Ontario Power Generation, a local partner of Our Youth at Work, an organization that promotes safety in the workplace. Similar presentations were tak- ing place at more than 100 other schools around the province. Dave Ellis, 18, was seri- ously injured on his sec- ond day on the job when a power surge pulled him face first into an industrial mixer. He lay in the hospital with life-threatening inju- ries for six days before he had unsuccessful surgery and died. Just 18 months earlier, government officials had toured the company Dave worked for and found there was no safety equip- ment in place. After the accident, the company was fined $64,000, his employ- er spent 20 days in jail, served on weekends, and the company was open again within three days. His family chose not to seek vengeance on Dave Ellis’s employer, whose name still remains anony- mous. Instead, his father sold his own business and now devotes his time to touring high schools, uni- versities, and businesses across North America to speak to them about the necessity of workplace safety. Marissa, Dave’s sister, described her older broth- er as her best friend who took care of her, while his father described him as a straight A student about to enter university who loved sports and playing gui- tar. His father’s message throughout the video was clear and direct, despite the obvious guilt he still carries about not checking out the workplace before Dave started the job. “It’s OK to ask the sim- ple questions before you accept a job. ‘Has there been turnover here? If so, why? Am I replacing someone who’s been there a long time?’ The most im- portant thing to ask is, ‘Do you let new employees do orientation and training?’ Orientation means asking where all potentially un- safe places are, while your training should include linking up in a buddy sys- tem. The first 30 days are key -- more accidents hap- pen in the first 30 days than at any other time,” said Mr. Ellis. He advised youth to pursue a safe workplace first, even before good pay, and related the story of an 18-year-old girl who was offered a well-paying job in a large company. She asked the employer if he offered orientation and training to new employ- ees. He told her he didn’t, then offered her a position implementing those pro- grams for the entire com- pany. Barb Keenan, vice-pres- ident of human resources at OPG, told students that 47,000 students -- 45 per day -- are injured on the job every year. Lynn Kulin, health and safety special- ist for OPG, asked students how many have part-time jobs and how many have been injured at them. The majority of students’ hands went up, but only a couple were raised when she asked if anyone had reported their injuries. Ms. Kulin said four teams from OPG partici- pate every year in the Our Youth at Work presenta- tion, which began in On- tario schools in 2005. She said that in 2007, a male student who saw the pre- sentation told her he was afraid to go to work be- cause he was left alone at night. The boy’s principal later called his employer. Abboud Ziade, a co-op teacher at Pickering High School, said senior stu- dents can do work place- ments to earn credits, but said complaints about workplace safety have rarely been reported to him. pickeringtowncentre.com FIND YOUR GREEN STYLE Celebrate Earth Day 2008 with Pickering Town Centre’s Simply draw a picture illustrating your “Green Style”. Submit your entry at Guest Services no later than Saturday, May 31st at 6:00pm for your chance to win a $100 Pickering Town Centre Gift Card. Three winners will be selected by a panel of judges and announced on Wednesday, June 11th. The winning designs will appear on future Pickering Town Centre reusable shopping bags. Teen Bag Design Contest! To download your entry form, and for full rules & regulations, visit pickeringtowncentre.com. 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. Sunday April 20, 2008 Carrier of The Week Ajax and Pickering Locations Ajax 10 Cinemas 248 Kingston Rd. East Romario Today’s carrier of the week is Romario. Romario enjoys soccer and video games. Romario has received a dinner, pizza and movie voucher compliments of McDonald’s, Boston Pizza and Cineplex Odeon. 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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. 905-666-6241 or 1-800-841-2729 Speak with a Public Health Nurse DURHAM REGION HEALTH DEPARTMENT Monday to Friday-9amto6pm Durham Health Connection Line THE NEWS ADVERTISER, April 20, 2008 PAGE 3 A/Pdurhamregion.com Pickering students hear from bereaved father Standards will be stronger than those used in European Union By Reka Szekely rszekely@durhamregion.com DURHAM — Proposed emission limits for the in- cinerator slated for Cour- tice at least meet or are bet- ter than European Union (EU) targets in all cases ex- cept one. When Regional Coun- cil earlier this year chose a Courtice site as the pre- ferred site for the facility, it also passed a motion re- quiring that the emis- sions meet EU standards, which are generally more stringent than Ontario’s so-called A-7 limits. After meeting with the Minis- try of the Environment, the Region’s consultants presented a report detail- ing proposed operational limits to the Durham-York Joint Waste Management Group on Tuesday. If Durham approves the business plan for the in- cinerator later this month or early next month, those limits will have to be met by vendors proposing to build the incinerator. “The limits that we are proposing are lower than the EU and the A-7 for diox- ins, which is the one we’ve heard the most concern about,” said consultant David Merriman of Geni- var. According to Health Canada, the health effects of dioxins and furans in- clude liver problems and certain types of cancer. Ontario’s A-7 limit for dioxins and furans is 0.08 nanograms per cubic metre, the EU’s is 0.092. The proposed limit for the incinerator is 0.06 nano- grams per cubic metre. At 20 milligrams per cubic metre, the consul- tants did, however, propose an operational limit for hydrogen chloride (HCl) that was higher than the EU standard of nine milli- grams per cubic metre. The A-7 limit is 27 milligrams per cubic metre. Mr. Merriman was ques- tioned about that limit by several councillors, includ- ing Ajax’s Scott Crawford. He said the intent was to give the vendors more flex- ibility. He said HCl levels can spike depending on the content of the garbage, for example, if there’s a large amount of PVC, used in things like plumbing pipes. “We fully expect that most of the time the HCl will be below the limit,” said Mr. Merriman. “I’m still not sure I’m comfortable with that,” Coun. Crawford respond- ed. Mr. Merriman said it’s possible to further filter for HCl, but that would in- crease the cost of the incin- erator for something that happens rarely and said HCl is not a substance that would be persistent in the environment as it washes out when it rains. Works commissioner Cliff Curtis said the EU lim- its for HCl are lower be- cause they don’t monitor specifically for mercury and HCl is an indicator for the toxic metal. Unlike the EU, Ontario specifies limits for heavy metals mercury, cadmium and lead. The proposed limits for cadmium and lead are half that of the Ontario standard and the mercury limit is a quarter lower. The proposed limits for acid-rain causing sulphur dioxide and nitrogen oxides are lower than both the EU and the Ontario standards. The limits for carbon mon- oxide and particulate mat- ter, which can cause re- spiratory problems, and hydrogen fluoride meet EU standards. Mr. Merriman said dis- cussions with the Ministry of the Environment indi- cated it expected the in- cinerator to perform bet- ter than Ontario limits and more stringent limits would be part of the certificate of approval for the project. 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Paying $50 to fill her Hyundai Elantra doesn’t help her situation. “It’s ridiculous,” she said. “I really notice a difference when commuting to and from work. I have to limit how much I drive.” Ms. Farinha isn’t the only one hit hard by con- stantly high gas prices. Barbara Garside is a retiree from Ajax who decided to splurge on a big, comfort- able Honda Accord. Now she wishes she’d stayed with the compact cars she used to drive be- cause they cost less to fill. “What the hell are we doing paying these high gas prices? It’s absolutely ridiculous,” she said. Mrs. Garside refuses to fill her tank all the way. She only puts $20 in at a time, hoping the price will go down before she has to get more. She is irritated by the fact that all the gas stations in Ajax seem to have the same price. “There are no breaks at all,” Mrs. Garside said. Those who commute to and from work are hit hard. Alan Owens drives from Whitby to Mississauga. It costs him almost $80 a tank. “I’m selling my house and moving closer to work, part- ly because of travel cost,” he said. Mr. Owens prefers to drive his motorcycle when he can. It only takes $20 to fill. Doug Brodie is in sales and drives all across the GTA and sometimes to London for work. He has to fill up two or three times a week and says he can’t handle it. “I hate it,” Mr. Brodie said. “I put $20 to $30 in at a time, it’s ridiculous.” Some people have been limiting their driving when they don’t work. Cindy Young has been forced to cut back on travelling. “It’s too high now, I have to reduce my trips,” she said. “I go out less now too. Before it cost $60 to fill, now it’s almost $80.” Roberta Scullion from Ajax is angry at the cost and puts off buying gas for as long as she can. “I’m ticked off. Forty dol- lars used to fill it. Now it won’t,” Ms. Scullion said. “I used to go to the Woodbine Casino, now I go to Ajax.” Eldon Glaeser is thankful he drives a company van to work when he sees the price hit $125 to fill it up. “It’s way too much,” said Mr. Glaeser who also drives a station wagon, “I don’t drive as much. “The worst part is wages don’t go up.” Mr. Glaeser calls his friends and family any time he finds a good deal on gas. Many people are angry and upset about the high cost of gas, but it doesn’t stop them from having to fill up. As motorcycle driver Chris Tyrell points out, “It’s something we have to live with.” $%.4!,$%.4!, #%.42% #%.42% -"%2,%! WALK-IN HOURS Daily 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. Sat. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. AMBERLEA SHOPPING CENTRE ON WHITES RD. 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P PAGE 6 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, April 20, 2008 durhamregion.com Measures needed to better deliver health care To the editor: Rouge Valley management’s assertion that nursing cuts will have no effect on the Centenary emergency room is nonsense. Several times a week patients stack up in the emergency room, due to no beds avail- able in the wards. The result is reduced ER bed capacity, increased workload on ER staff shuffling patients around to make do with less room and equipment, paramedics trapped in off-load delay and longer wait times for patients. Removing more staff will only make the situation much worse. We need real- ity-based solutions, rapidly implemented by the Province, such as: targeting high school students for health care professions and streamlining an affordable education process; recruiting off-shore medical pro- fessionals and rapidly training them up to Canadian standards; requiring family phy- sicians to provide late-night, weekend and holiday service; and, educating the public how to manage minor illnesses and injuries in the home. Remember, every time you see a para- medic crew sitting in a hospital for hours doing nothing, the wasted money could have kept a nurse on the job for the whole shift, actually providing the service taxpay- ers pay for. Jim Snow Toronto EMS Paramedic Oshawa Changing demographics ushers in new era T he end of an era or a chapter in life is never easy for anyone. So it is with the south Oshawa residents affected by the upcoming decision about the closure of six Catho- lic elementary schools. Many of the schools in south Oshawa were built in the 60s, during a heyday of activity. Subdivisions and schools were put up at an astonishing rate as emigrants from Europe built up the core of downtown Oshawa. Testimonies from residents at recent public input meetings revealed that many families are third-generation attendees at those schools. A slim, red-haired woman at last week’s meeting said she’s had 29 years’ association with St. Michael’s school -- first her 10 children attended and now two grandchildren are follow- ing in their footsteps. A man who questioned the protocol of the decision to close six schools said the priest at St. Hedwig’s church is very depressed since learning that St. Hedwig’s school might close. Another man, a former trustee and chairman of the previous separate school board, said the downtown schools were built so children could walk to school and warned that closing those schools would cause the surrounding commu- nity to cease having its Catholic flavour. These people are emotionally attached to their children’s schools -- the schools are an integral part of both their life and their community. In his preamble at one of the public meetings, DCDSB business superin- tendent Ryan Putnam said the board started closures in Oshawa because its schools have the highest vacancy rate, but warned that other municipalities in Durham Region may well follow. There are 49 Catholic elementary and high schools in Durham Region -- 10 are in Ajax and nine are in Pickering. Unofficial prognosticators say once Catholic elementary schools start to close, it will just be a matter of time before the high schools do, too. The theory is that when their neighbour- hood Catholic school is no longer avail- able, then many families will opt for a more convenient public school which may be just around the corner. By the time those children reach high school, the prognosticators say they will go to a public high school because they’ve already become accustomed to the public system. Figures released at DCDSB board meetings show a continuing decline in enrolment, especially at the elementary level. That’s the main reason why the school board must make some tough decisions, ones that may cause them a lot of flak. A continuing decline in emi- gration from Catholic countries and a less involved stance on the part of some Catholics is ensuring that church atten- dance is plummeting, too. The current visit of the Pope to North America is partially to rally North American Cath- olics to return to the fold. As someone who has a great deal of respect for schools that attach their reli- gion and principles to their curriculum, I feel sorry for the people so devastated by the potential loss of their beloved neighbourhood school. I feel even worse for what appears to be the begin- ning of the decline of a publicly-funded Catholic education system begun by former Ontario premier Bill Davis in the 1970s. Let’s hope that doesn’t happen. Catholic school closures sad Josie Newman Pickering budget addresses community needs A s good as it gets. The title of the popular movie starring Jack Nicholson is also an appropriate tag for Pickering’s 2008 bud- get. Sure, no Pickering resident is standing up and applauding a 5.9-per cent prop- erty tax increase. It works out to about $60 more on your tax bill, if your home is worth $280,000. But, at the same time, Pickering is in a pickle, as many of you are aware. Almost three-quarters of its land, namely the Seaton and airport lands and the agricul- tural preserve, are frozen to development. It’s hard to imagine another municipal- ity that’s in a similar position. And, with a burgeoning population calling for services and facilities, and the need for upgrades or improvements to existing buildings, roads etc., the money has to come from some- where, and that means you. “Zero sounds good and it reads well in the paper, but it’s going to come back to bite you,” Mayor Dave Ryan says. For a number of years Pickering came in at zero per cent, while in more recent times there have been hikes and even decreases. Still, as Mayor Dave Ryan points out, Pickering’s property taxes are the lowest of Durham’s five lakeshore communities, at $1,064 for that same $280,000 house. While the $18.7-million capital budget is much higher than it’s been in recent years, it’s worth noting that $5.8-million of that money, almost a third, comes in the form of government grants, which Mr. Paterson noted was the most Pickering has received “in quite a few years.” As it stands, the capital budget addresses some key priorities for the City. These include the expansion of the Pickering Recreation Complex (supported in part by a grant), what amounts to saving the Dunbarton Pool with $1.5 million in reno- vations, and an $800,000 ice pad replace- ment at the Don Beer Arena. It would be difficult to argue against these expenditures. Kudos to several councillors for looking to their own expenses for cuts. Council- lors Bonnie Littley, Bill McLean and David Pickles managed to chop $14,000 from the budget. True, this is a drop in the bucket of a $66.4-million budget. 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Every school now has a student success team and there’s a student success teacher in every secondary school. We’re focusing on their achievements,” the Durham Dis- trict School Board’s education director told Rotary Club members gathered for a lunch meeting at The Holiday Inn. He explained student success means all students are recognized as capable of suc- cess in their own way. There are four key areas that boards of education are focusing on -- numeracy, literacy, Pathways to Learn- ing, and community, culture and caring. The current graduation rate of 73 per cent for Durham’s students is higher than the provincial rate of 66 per cent. “What we’re doing in Durham to attract and retain students is co-op education -- we currently have 1,500 enrolled in that -- there are 4,300 doing dual credits, whereby a stu- dent can take a course which counts for a high school and a college credit, and we offer a specialist high skills major in nine areas now. That will increase to 12 next year. Many kids have told us if it hadn’t been for dual credits, they would have dropped out,” said Mr. Beckett. The specialist high skills is offered for fu- ture careers as chefs or mechanics. A provincial skills certificate, for those who won’t succeed at a diploma, has been a pilot program in 2008/2009, and is sched- uled to soon become a regular certificate, said Mr. Beckett. He said mandates from the provincial Ministry of Education and needs identified by the school board itself will see the DDSB focus in the next two years on improvements in areas where there is currently under per- formance -- Grade 9 and 10 applied courses, boys’ literacy, and English-language learn- ers. “Boys are traditionally slower in their lit- eracy than girls are, and there are in excess of 55 languages spoken by our students in their homes,” said Mr. Beckett. The Rotary Club also gave $2,000 to each of four Oshawa schools on Monday: Waverly and Duke of Edinburgh public schools, and Gertrude Colpus and Monsignor Phillip Cof- fey Catholic schools were given money to fund their ongoing breakfast and nutrition programs. As well, $1,000 was given to create a train- ing manual for the sustainability of breakfast programs. President Joan Skelton said the Rotary Club has given money for breakfast pro- grams for seven years. “Children and youth are one of our pri- mary interests. We like to support education efforts,” she said. Mr. Beckett, recently appointed as direc- tor of education, is an Oshawa native who attended O’Neill Collegiate Vocational Insti- tute. Higher graduation rates expected at public board Photo by Jennifer Roberts Director of Education Martyn Beckett speaks to the Rotary Club of Oshawa. Resident concerned with trash along creek By Keith Gilligan kgilligan@durhamregion.com AJAX — Seeing the snow melt is a welcome sight, but what’s been hidden underneath it isn’t. Beneath the snow is litter, and plenty of it. “We’re in full litter control mode right now,” says Tim Murphy, the Town’s environmental services co- ordinator. “We have three crews out every day picking up litter.” Crews focus on main areas first, such as along major roads, then parks and finally stormwater man- agement ponds, he adds. Michael Webb, an Angier Cres- cent resident, says the litter blow- ing around his neighbourhood this year is “pretty horrible. “It’s worse now. This time of year the snow melts. It’s an ongo- ing problem and it’s compounded by the recycling problem,” Mr. Webb says. “I’ve been told the city (Ajax) is only responsible for curb- side pick-up, which I completely understand. “It sounds like the city is expect- ing residents to organize and do something, which is reasonable,” he adds. His home backs onto Carruthers Creek and the shoreline is littered with trash. Mr. Murphy says most of the lit- ter is items left out for recycling. “People put it out and the wind blows it all over the place.” Crews are of two or three people and “we keep them out there all spring to get it all cleared up,” Mr. Murphy states. The area Mr. Webb has raised as an issue “will be done, probably late next week. It’s real bad this year,” he notes. In addition to the creek, Mr. Webb’s home is near a stormwater management pond, which is also lined with litter. The pond flows into Carruthers Creek and then out into Lake Ontario, he says. The trash is “blowing around the neighbourhood. People need to be more responsible. I don’t know what the solution is. “Recycling is good, but it’s mak- ing the neighbourhood pretty horrible.” That, Mr. Webb says, is “hurting property values” because prospec- tive buyers would be reluctant to purchase a house with garbage blowing around. The Town wants residents to help with parks, but to leave wa- tercourses to Town staff, due to the possible danger, Mr. Murphy says. Ajax held a 20-minute makeover on Friday, April 18 and then an Earth Day challenge on Saturday, April 19. Mr. Murphy says residents can sign-up for the Earth Day chal- lenge by going to the Town’s website at www.townofajax.com. Gloves and bags will be provided and, at the end of the day, the bags will be collected. My Mom is special because... Tell us in 20 words or less why your mother is so special. (include your name, age and phone number) C e l e b r a t e M o m !Celebrate Mom! thefacialplace.com One lucky Mom will WIN a COMPLETE SPA BODY ELIXIR PACKAGE Entries must be received by Friday, May 2nd, 2008 to be eligible. 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Accepting applications for September 2008 Open House Submitted photo Litter is strewn across Carruthers Creek. durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 12 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, April 20, 2008 Four busted in ‘elaborate’ mortgage frauds By Jeff Mitchell jmitchell@durhamregion.com DURHAM — Arrests in two large-scale mort- gage scams this week highlight the necessity for diligence when it comes to protecting your personal information, says a Durham fraud investigator. “A determined criminal will get your infor- mation,” Detective John Van Seters said. Det. Van Seters conducted two investigations that resulted in numerous charges. In one case a Whitby woman is accused of stealing another person’s identity to obtain a mortgage, while in the other three Toronto residents are accused of impersonating an Oshawa resident and ob- taining a second mortgage on her home. Victims of identity theft typically aren’t aware they’ve been targeted until it’s too late, he said. “They usually become aware of it when they apply for credit and they’re denied,” Det. Van Seters said. “It comes as quite a shock.” The cases highlighted by police this week prove how easy it is to become a victim, he said: • A Whitby woman is accused of intercepting personal information from a victim -- the vic- tim doesn’t know the accused woman -- and creating a new identity for herself, producing a false employment letter, a forged utility bill and a counterfeit driver’s licence in order to obtain a mortgage, police say. “It’s very elaborate,” Det. Van Seters said of the scam. Audrey Campbell, 48 of Lafayette Boulevard in Whitby is charged with fraud, perjury, forg- ery and other offences. • Meanwhile, three Toronto residents are alleged to have assumed an Oshawa home- owner’s identity to take out a mortgage on her property. The scammers went to a law office, one of them posing as the homeowner -- and producing a fake driver’s licence to back the claim up -- and secured a loan using the home as collateral. The scam unravelled when a worker from the office went to the house and realized the person who’d made the application wasn’t the real owner. The victim is now mired in a legal battle to keep her home, Det. Van Seters said. Nadia Kelly, 26, Antonia Pasculli, 47, and 28- year-old Christopher Dewsbury, all of Toronto, face fraud, conspiracy and forgery charges. Mr. Dewsbury is also charged with attempt- ing to obstruct justice, intimidation and other charges in relation to what police say was an at- tempt to sway witnesses and co-accused from implicating him in the scam. Scams highlight credit vulnerability: cop Employment rate ahead of other Ontario colleges By Josie Newman jnewman@durhamregion.com DURHAM — Durham College showed an upward trend in the employment rate of its graduates in 2007, to 90.7 per cent from 90.2 per cent in 2006 and slightly above the provincial average of 90.5 per cent, according to recently released statis- tics from Colleges Ontario. The satisfaction rate of employ- ers who hired DC graduates -- at 95.6 per cent -- was also significantly higher than the provincial average of 93.1 per cent and an increase over last year’s score of 94.8 per cent. The Key Performance Indicators are based on surveys of graduated stu- dents and employers conducted by two independent research firms for the colleges and for the Ministry of Training, Colleges, and Universities. “I believe this is a result of our focus on reaching out to employers. We do a lot of work with them to make sure our programs are rele- vant and our graduates can find jobs upon graduation,” said DC president Leah Myers. Each program at DC has an advi- sory committee of relevant employ- ers, said Ms. Myers. The satisfaction rate of the col- lege’s graduates -- at 81.5 per cent -- lies slightly below the provincial average of 82.8 per cent but slightly higher than last year’s satisfaction rate of 81.4 per cent. The satisfaction rate of DC stu- dents, at 77.4 per cent, is below the provincial average of 77.9 per cent, but up from last year’s rate of 75.7 per cent. It represents the average of the results of four questions students were asked. “The campus wellness and recre- ation centre opened in June, 2007, which means that now there is a triple gym. That sub-category alone brought the satisfaction rate up from 48 per cent in 2007 to 81 per cent. Now we have chiropractors, mas- sage therapy, physiotherapy and a pharmacy, as well as doctors and nurses. Previously, we had a gym and the basic health services of a doctor and nurse,” said Ms. Myers. She said the college administra- tion works hard at communicating with both students and employers to receive feedback on how they might improve. They are currently assess- ing the results of this year’s survey. Lindsey Evanoff is a 2007 jour- nalism graduate who now works in communications and marketing. She said she wouldn’t have been hired at her current position with the Ontario Federation of School Athlet- ic Associations if DC hadn’t helped her find a good job co-op placement. “I did my placement for the City of Oshawa. The placement was part of my program and, in April, they hired me for a six-month contract. When that contract ended and there were no permanent jobs available, I got a job within two weeks at OFSAA,” says Ms. Evanoff. She says her edu- cation at DC was very satisfactory and helped her find her full-time job. *Pay in 24 equal monthly installments, interest free. 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AT ANYTIME FITNESS THE NEWS ADVERTISER, April 20, 2008 PAGE 19 A/Pdurhamregion.com www.rougevalley.ca Accessing Mental Health services at Rouge Valley Health System “Rouge Valley Health System will be starting a new model of mental health care to improve access and better align our expertise to provide the best care for you and your loved ones.” –Dr. Steve Fishman, Chief of Psychiatry Many options were considered by our professional team in mental health. The one outlined to the right off ers the best model of care for patients and their families. The new model will go into place in coming months. We have heard your concerns about the need for transportation for mental health in-patients and their families between Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering and Rouge Valley Centenary. We are developing plans to deal with these concerns. Where can I learn more about the plan? Rouge Valley’s plan is outlined in our March 25 news release, found online at www.rougevalley.ca. 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One of hundreds of professors who were nominated and just one of 10 finalists, Dr. DiCarlo says his students nominated him for this year’s and last year’s contest. “I was a little surprised. I don’t even know if I’m any better than the others. I think I’m good at what I do,” said Dr. DiCarlo. He got the news on April 1 and was awarded in a televised ceremony on April 5 where he was given a crystal, engraved trophy. He received the most votes from TV Ontario viewers who watched the top 10 finalists in previously taped lectures that were aired during the month of March. His prize-winning lecture, The Relations of Natural Systems, examines causality as it relates to human nature and garnered UOIT a $10,000 TD Meloche Monnex scholarship. The topic is closely related to the topic of his soon-to-be published book, ‘How to become a Really Good Pain in the Ass: A Guide to Critical Thinking’. It examines how people acquire their beliefs, how they get their information, and why they act on those beliefs. “I’m an atheist in regard to the existing world religions, but an agnostic as to whether the uni- verse was intentionally created by a supreme being. The reason I’m skeptical about existing religions is because of the contradictions and inconsistencies in those religions,” explains Mr. DiCarlo. He said one of the best things to come out of the contest was an invitation to dinner from one of the other lecturers, Robert Jan Van Pelt, a University of Waterloo architecture professor. “A few days after I received the prize, I got an e-mail from him congratulating me on the calibre of the lecture and inviting my wife and I to dinner with him and his wife,” said Dr. DiCarlo. He was hired by UOIT in 2003 on a contract basis, hired permanently in 2006, and teaches six courses per year. Dr. DiCarlo, born and raised in Guelph, still lives there with his wife and two sons, aged nine and 13. Submitted photo UOIT professor Christopher DiCarlo was named TVO’s best lecturer. UOIT professor wins TVO’s best lecturer prize Christian Women’s 30th anniversary DURHAM — The Ajax-Pickering Christian Women’s Connection invites all to their 30th An- niversary breakfast on April 24. It’s from 9:30 to 11:15 a.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion, 111 Hunt St., in Ajax. Matti Dias will demonstrate the ACN Video Phone, Lori Boros will be singing live and Judy Somerville, a woman who ‘Talks the Talk and Walks the Walk’, are featured. Tickets are $8.50 at the door and $6 for first-time guests. Reservations can be made through Janet at 905-427-3072. durhamregion.comP PAGE 22 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, April 20, 2008 SpotlightSpotlight on Businesson Business ADVERTISING FEATURE 905-427-1488 or 1-800-521-3229 CELEBRATING 36 YEARS IN BUSINESS Visit our 2,000 sq. ft. 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OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 2006Gold Spring has arrived and everyone is heading outdoors, whether it’s taking the kids to lacrosse, going for a walk or just puttering in the garden. Chantal Savoie wants you to spend your time enjoying spring while she spends hers cleaning your home. Savoie owns Ladies with Mops, an environmentally friendly cleaning company, serving all of Durham Region. She cleans with a seaweed enzyme product called Pink So- lution, which emulsifi es dirt, grease and grime when mixed with water to leave surfaces brighter, fresher and cleaner. “It’s not toxic to you, your children or your pets,” she says. “It’s especially good if you have asthma or breathing problems because you’re not breathing in toxic fumes.” Ladies with Mops has built a solid reputation through me- ticulous cleaning and attention to small details. Services include scrubbing bathrooms and kitchens (even the microwave), dusting, vacuuming, wiping windows and mirrors and more. 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Canada in better economic shape than other G7 nations International finance heads aim to prevent global recession By Kim Downey kdowney@durhamregion.com WASHINGTON, D.C. — Canada is in much better financial shape than its in- dustrialized counterparts but more could be done to shore up Canada’s economy and protect Canadian investors, said Can- ada’s finance minister. In a telephone interview Friday from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) meet- ings he is attending, Jim Flaherty, who is also MP for Whitby-Oshawa, said Canada is the only country of the G7 nations that has managed to cut taxes to corporations and taxpayers (including the GST) and cut program spending while managing a bud- get surplus. “We saw the slowdown coming,” he said. These October 2007 cuts provided signifi- cant stimulus in the economy amounting to 1.4 per cent of the GDP. “This is a bigger stimulus than that in the United States.” There is still domestic consumer confi- dence as evidenced by strong auto sales in Canada compared to weaker sales in the United States, he said. But the outlook is not as rosy as many would like. The IMF said Canada’s econo- my would expand by 1.3 per cent this year, down from its January forecast of 1.8 per cent. The prediction for Canadian growth in 2009 is 1.9 per cent. Both projections were well below the IMF’s forecasts for world growth of 3.7 per cent this year and 3.8 per cent in 2009. The IMF meetings are geared to getting industrialized finance heads and central banks to try to agree on how to keep the American credit crisis from causing a global recession. “The IMF said this week they think the U.S. is in recession and that affects the world,” said Mr. Flaherty. But Canada’s “economic fundamentals are putting us in better shape” than the United States, he said. The housing situation in Canada is noth- ing like that in the U.S. with their subprime rate lending meltdown that caused many lending institutions to foreclose on mort- gages over the past several months. That had a negative ripple effect on economies around the world. Mr. Flaherty said banks and other private lending institutions in Canada should be part of the solution to alleviate the credit crisis. Stronger regulation of the finan- cial markets, for example, would lessen the risk of a future crisis while protecting investors, including those with pension funds. He also wants freer trade of secu- rities with the United States and mutual recognition of securities “to make it easier to invest around the world.” But this week Canada lost out on a key opportunity to form a regulatory alliance with the U.S. because it does not have a single regulator. “Canada has (several) provincial and territorial securities commissions,” he said, adding that some provinces want this to continue. “That is a major detriment. It has hurt us and is one reason (the U.S. chose to look at an alliance with Austra- lia). The IMF talks include trade heads from the G7 nations which include Canada, the U.S., Britain, France, Germany, Italy and Japan. -- With files from Torstar News Service Dig in to spring and think vertical with the Durham Gardeners Prizes, refreshments at April 23 meeting DURHAM — The April 23 meeting of the Canadian Organic Growers, Durham Gar- deners, features Ken Brown, horticulturalist, presenting Vertical Gardening. Learn to utilize the vertical space above your garden to grow more. Door prizes, re- freshments, all welcome. The meeting is at 7:30 p.m. at the Durham District School Board administration building at 400 Taunton Rd. E. (at Anderson Street) in Whitby. For more information, call Dianne at 905- 433-7875 or Peggy at 905-623-5278. THE NEWS ADVERTISER, April 20, 2008 PAGE 23 A/Pdurhamregion.com SPORTS ✦ E-mail game scores to Al Rivett, arivett@durhamregion.com ✦ Get local 24/7 newsdurhamregion.com Local athletes award winners at Michigan State U. Keane, Wulff honoured at Spartans’ basketball banquet DURHAM — Two local residents on basketball scholarships at Michi- gan State University (East Lansing, Mich.) earned major awards at the women’s team’s annual awards night at the Kellogg Center on the campus on Sunday night. Freshman 6-foot, 1-inch forward Kalisha Keane of Ajax was named a co-player of the year for the Spar- tans. Keane is just the second Spar- tan to be named player of the year as a freshman. Keane set an MSU freshman scoring record with 460 points (12.4 avg.) and led the team in free-throw per- centage (.841) and steals (68). Keane, who was also second on the team in re- bounding (5.9 avg.), scored in double figures 24 times and had five double-doubles. For her efforts, she was named to the All-Big Ten Freshman Team and earned honourable mention All-Big Ten honours from the coaches. Meanwhile, 6-foot senior forward Alisa Wulff of Pickering garnered the Spartan Character Award for her leadership on and off the court. Named a captain prior to the 2007- 08 season, Wulff responded by hav- ing her best season at MSU, notch- ing career highs in every statisti- cal category. One of the team’s top shooters, Wulff scored 103 points and hit 25 3-pointers, third most on the team. Perhaps the biggest shot of Wulff’s career was when she hit a 3-pointer with just one minute remaining against Minnesota in the Big Ten Tournament quarter-finals. The shot, Wulff’s only of the game, gave MSU a four-point lead and helped the Spartans earn the victory. Not only a leader on the court, the Pine Ridge Secondary School graduate volunteered at numerous community events and also shone in the classroom, earning Academic All-Big Ten accolades this spring. Wulff will graduate in May with a degree in kinesiology. Kalisha Keane AJ Groen/ News Advertiser photo Solo on ice PICKERING — Rachelle Degenstein performs a solo routine during the Skate Canada Pickering Skating Club’s 35th annual carnival at the Pickering Recreation Complex last Saturday. World champion Jeffrey Buttle also took part in carnival’s show themed ‘Where’s Waldo?’ and ‘A Night at the Oscars’. Pickering forward led Whitby seniors at Allan Cup By Brian McNair bmcnair@durhamregion.com BRANTFORD — Jay McAuley has been quite the find for the Whitby Dunlops. It’s not like coach Mike Posavad didn’t know who he was getting when he added the Pickering native to the roster at the start of last sea- son. After all, he had coached him with the Bowmanville Eagles nine years earlier and saw how he could pro- duce. But, he probably didn’t envision McAuley fitting in quite so nicely on the Dunlops’ top line with Ron Baker and captain Peter MacKellar, where he’s become one of senior hockey’s most dangerous scorers. Although the Dunlops exited the Allan Cup national senior national hockey championships in disap- pointing fashion Thursday, losing 7-2 to the host Brantford Blast, it certainly wasn’t for lack of effort on McAuley’s part. He was the best player on the ice in Monday’s opener, with two goals and two assists in a 4-4 tie against the Dundas Real McCoys, and entered the weekend with a tournament- best six points on four goals and two assists in three games. “We know where we’re going to be out there on the ice,” McAuley said after Monday’s game. “We seem to find each other really well and it was clicking again today.” Indeed, he found MacKellar parked at the side of the net for the tying goal late in that game, leaving the captain with an easy tap in. “They’ve worked so well right from the first game we put them together last year,” Posavad said of adding McAuley to the mix. “You could just see it was going to click.” Did it ever. For each of the past two seasons, all three have finished among the top four in scoring for the Eastern Ontario Senior Hockey League. This year, McAuley was third in the league with 69 points in 28 games, sandwiched be- tween Baker, in second with 77, and MacK- ellar, in fourth with 63. “Oh, it’s really fun,” McAuley said of playing on the top unit, where he’s the youngest at 25. “Playing with them the last two years, they’re the best linemates I’ve ever had, bar none.” Posavad likes what McAuley brings to the team, at both ends of the ice. “He’s reliable defensively, he can put the puck in the net, he can make those little passes,” Posavad explains. “It allows Ronny and Mac to step it up and maybe take an extra few op- portunities offensively because they know he’s going to be there backing them up.” McAuley fires on all cylinders for Dunlops Jay McAuley By Ryan Chalmers Special to the News Advertiser DURHAM — “Hey seniors, let’s get involved.” That’s the message from this year’s Durham Region Senior Games president, Ailene Angus. The 2008 Durham Region Senior Games are set to start on April 22 with five-pin bowling at the North End Bowl in Oshawa. This is the year of Actifest, which means that all gold winners are eligible to participate at the On- tario Senior Games in London on Aug. 12 to 14. “Because this year is Actifest, it usually draws a lot more interest,” said John Bueckert, Senior Games’ treasurer. Actifest runs every other year with the off years being for Winter- fest. The games are available to all Durham seniors aged 55 and over. More than 1,000 participants, con- veners and executives enjoyed the games and awards luncheon last year. This year, there will be 19 events instead of the normal 15. The new events include 10-pin bowling, horseshoes, badminton and a slo- pitch softball tournament. The final event will be carpet bowling on May 16 at the South Pickering Seniors Centre. Events range in price from $10 for table tennis to $50 for golf. The awards luncheon is on June 25 at the Class Act Theatre in Whitby for a price of $10 for medal winners and $17 for guests. “Sometimes it’s hard to get a lot of seniors out,” explained Angus. “So, come on seniors, let’s go out and have some fun.” Durham residents 55 and over can pick up registration forms for the Games at any seniors’ centre in the region. Durham Senior Games kick off this week durhamregion.comP PAGE 24 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, April 20, 2008 HAMILTON — Durham City Basketball’s major bantam girls’ team won the Blessed Sacrament Basketball Tourna- ment in Hamilton recently. In the finals, DC matched up against the St. Clair Saints. The game was a close defen- sive battle with DC winning 35-32. Their guards showed their resiliency at the tourney and this game was no differ- ent. Dakota Whyte had 11 points, five rebounds and six steals and Brianna Thomas helped with six points, four rebounds and seven steals. Tahleia Bishop added four points, 12 rebounds and four steals. In the semifinals DC faced Port Colborne. After noticing a distinct height advantage, DC decided to keep the ball inside. They won handily 65- 34. Their guards led the way once again with Whyte scoring 19 points, five rebounds and 14 steals, Thomas added nine points, six rebounds, eight as- sists and seven steals. Bishop and Rebecca Nash also had solid games from inside. In their first game, they played the Huron Lakers who were no match for the tempo set by the Durham City Cha- meleon’s. The final score was a one-sided 61-24. Lee Wil- liams, one of the youngest players, pitched in 15 points, five rebounds and three steals. Bishop also had a great game, contributing 14 points and 10 rebounds. The second match up was against the Tecumseh Saints. The game was intense from beginning to end. One of DC’s starting guards injured her fin- ger which limited their abil- ity to drive to the basket. DC still won the game, edging the Saints 26-24. Bianca Baumann scored five points and had six rebounds. Their third game was against the London Flames, which DC mainly used its bench play- ers. Their guards contributed to the win as Thomas had four points, seven rebounds and seven steals, while Whyte added six points, five rebounds and five steals. Other Chameleon team members are Paulysha Meikle, Katiesha Brissett, Miya Wil- liams, Raquelle Maragh, Cara Lafranier, Melissa Hansen, and Brittney Wharton. The coaches are Naomi Scott, Clancy Wharton and Chantel Bishop. Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo High flier PICKERING — Evan Spencer, a Power Tumbler with the Pickering Athletic Centre, has been named to the Ontario Tour Team that will compete in a provincial meet in British Columbia. He and coach Meaghan Millar left for the west coast on Thursday and will return on Monday, April 21. Durham City hoops girls capture Hamilton crown East End Saints Roller Hockey Registration Tuesday, April 22 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm At Ajax Community Centre - Rink #1 TYKE players receive $50 discount ONLY $145 www.eastendsaints.com Spots still open in all age groups Want to know what’s happening in Pickering? BE INFORMED! Check Wednesday’s paper each week for complete details Durham Windows and Doors Brings Mobile Showroom To Your Door Wayne Hutchison brings to the replacement window and door business a new and long overdue feature. It’s a Mobile Showroom which just may be the only one in Canada. “The day is gone when you carried some brochures and a sample window to a customer’s home,” explains Wayne. “So I obtained a retired North York Mobile Library truck and installed interior walls along with all of my window samples.” When you call Durham Windows and Doors for a free estimate, Wayne will show up at your door with his Mobile Showroom which you’ll enter by way of a sliding patio door. 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We have opportunities in the following departments: Continuing Care Critical Care Dialysis Emergency Inpatient Medical Long Term Care Mental Health Operating Room Rehab Telemetry Nurse Educator – OR/SPD PRHC is the place to be for care and career. For more information regarding this challenging and rewarding position, please contact: Kate Boucher Recruiter Peterborough Regional Health Centre Office: 705-743-2121 Ext. 3064 Cell: 705-761-4261 email: careers@prhc.on.ca SALES & MEMBER RELATIONS COME GROW WITH US AS WE EXPAND OUR SALES TEAM! If you're a hard working, enthusiastic people person with strong communication skills and a minimum of 2 years of sales experience, we're looking for you. The Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade is growing and requires a motivated self starter with excel- lent organizational skills. This person will be able to work independently in securing and re- taining new members to join our growing Board. Candidates must have excellent interper- sonal, verbal and written communication skills and be able to write and generate clear, concise reports. Computer literacy is a must with excel- lent skills using email, the internet, MS Word and Excel. Candidates must possess a valid driv- er's license and have a reliable vehicle. Flexibility is important as some early morning and evening work are required. Salary: Comprehensive salary package plus benefits. Please forward your resume, in confidence, on or before May 2nd, 2008 to: Kathy McKay, Executive Director Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade 10-144 Old Kingston Road Ajax, ON L1T 2Z9 Fax 905-686-1057 kmckay@apboardoftrade.com We thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone or email inquiries please. Tropix Restaurant & Lounge Is now hiring for the following positions: •Cooks experienced in West Indian/Chinese Cuisine •Experienced Bartenders •Servers / Greeters •Kitchen Staff Apply in person at Tropix Restaurant & Lounge, 1790 Liverpool Road, Pickering. On Saturday April 26th or Sunday 27th between 1-5 pm. Or fax resume to 905-492-0723 4LKPH:HSLZ7YVMLZZPVUHS 4L[YVSHUKW\ISPZOLYVM,HZ[VM[OL*P[`+\YOHT )\ZPULZZ;PTLZ+\YOHT;YHKL *VTTLYJL+\YOHT 7HYLU[+`UHTPJ+PNP[HSHUKV[OLYTLKPHPUP[PH[P]LZPZ SVVRPUNMVYHM\SS[PTLYLZ\S[ZVYPLU[LKZHSLZWYVMLZZPVUHS ^P[OUL^PKLHZHUKZ\WLYPVYJVTT\UPJH[PVUZRPSSZHUK [OLHIPSP[`[VI\PSKUL^I\ZPULZZMVY H^PKLYHUNLVMTLKPH :\JJLZZM\SJHUKPKH[LZ^PSSOH]L! HUVSKMHZOPVULK¸NL[P[KVUL¹^VYRL[OPJ H^LSSKL]LSVWLKZHSLZIHJRNYV\UK L_JLSSLU[WYLZLU[H[PVUZRPSSZ RUV^SLKNLVM]HYPV\ZTLKPH 0M`V\^VYR^LSSPUHULU]PYVUTLU[[OH[LTIYHJLZ JYLH[P]LPKLHZLUJV\YHNLZWYVMLZZPVUHSNYV^[OHUK VMMLYZHIHZLZHSHY`^P[OHNLULYV\ZJVTTPZZPVUWSHU `V\TPNO[ILYPNO[MVY[OPZ¸K`UHTPJ¹WVZP[PVU7SLHZL LTHPS`V\YYLZ\TL[VKÅL[JOLY'K\YOHTYLNPVUJVT ^P[OZ\IQLJ[SPUL¸K`UHTPJZHSLZ¹ILMVYL4H` 6US`[OVZLPU]P[LKMVYHUPU[LY]PL^^PSSILJVU[HJ[LK WINDOW AND DOOR Installers. Start immediately, GTA. Year round work. Pay dependent on experience. Own truck and tools required. Phone Justin 416-564- 4058. ESTHETICIAN REQUIRED. Friendly & energetic. Please drop off resume to Pro Spa, 1 Ross- land Rd. West, Ajax or email to: prospa@rog- ers.com HAIR STYLIST NEEDED -part time for busy salon in Brooklin. Flexible hours. Please call 905- 655-4201. HAIRSTYLIST WANTED with clientele. High commission. Es- thetician wanted for renting room. Pickering area. (416)879-1258. PEDICURE SPA PIPELESS Pearl/Burgandy, nib, 2-available, $1800 each. Pedestal Shampoo Unit black/silver, nib, 2-available, $450 each. Proelixe vibration machine, like new, $7500. (905)718-1996. ANDROID INDUSTRIES has been awarded business locally in the Oshawa area and we are looking for Automotive Sequenc- ing and Assembly professionals for the following positions; HR Manager, Manufacturing Engi- neer, Material Manager, Account Manager and IT Support to join our growing and dynamic team. Experienced and interested indi- viduals can email resume to; oshawajobs@android-ind.com. ARCHITECTURAL MILLWORK Company in Orono seeks full time experienced AutoCad Operator, Mastercam x2 experience is an asset. Please fax resume to : 905-433-1463. BUSY HEATING & Air Condition- ing Company located in Durham is looking for a hard working flexible Licensed Technician for Installation and Service of related equipment. Must possess appro- priate licenses & reliable trans- portation. Candidate also must be available for on call after hours work. Please Email resume to rodmanheating@hotmail.com or fax 905-683-3814 and include availability. CONSTRUCTION WORKER wanted with framing, dry walling and taping experience. Excava- tor, mini hoe and fork lift experi- ence would be a good asset, wage to be negotiated. E-mail: constructionmanagement@live.ca or fax 905-982-0609 FURNITURE ASSEM- BLER/HELPER Experience with making furniture an asset. $10- 25/hr depending on experience. Please call between 10am & 2pm 905-839-6242. GAS FITTERS HELPER For in- stallation of gas fired equipment. A/C work. Drivers license an as- set. No experience necessary. Tel 905-509-3900 Fax 905-509- 2765. HAYES LANDSCAPING current- ly hiring experienced operators, stone installers and general la- bourers. Competitive wages! Please call Glenn 905-649-1858 TRUCK TIRE road service technician, tire installers license and drivers license for work in the Durham area. Call Ron (905)431- 6363. sales help & agents PART TIME BOOKKEEPER/In- voice person. Simply accounting. 3 days a week, 10am-3pm. Able to work independently. Close to Whitby GO. Fax resume to (905)668-0417. PART-TIME LEADING to full- time personal assistant needed. Must have computer knowledge. Must be organized, flexible, crea- tive and willing to learn. Students welcome. 905-655-2436 Email re- sume d.kirk@sympatico.ca sales help & agents DOOR TO DOOR flyer delivery person. MUST have vehicle. Good wages plus commission. Call Dan Dillon (905)767-4473 PICKERING-BASED PUBLISH- ING company est 1986 seeks FT telemarketing/advertising busi- ness-to-business sales rep. $12/hr + commissions. Monday to Friday 9:00 to 5:00. Resume to carol@electricityforum.com sales help & agents FITNESS DEPOT, Pickering and Markham locations are hiring in- dividuals who enjoy creating client relationships, and sharing benefits of healthy lifestyles. Fit- ness or sales background would make you an ideal candidate. Fax resume to Jason 416-849-0205. SALES REP REQUIRED.Great part time or full time position. Stu- dents welcomed. Average sales commission $40 - $70K yearly. Excellent training program. No experience required. Call (905)213-4669 or drop off re- sume: 1735 Bayly St., Unit #6, Pickering, Tues-Fri, Noon-7pm. SALES HELP for Your Good Health, Pickering Town Centre, full-time knowledge required, Apply in person. sales help & agents sales help & agents FAMILY DOCTOR OFFICE requires full-time medical secre- tary. Permanent. Some medical secretary experience a must. Fax resume to 905-668-9781. FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. Full-time position at Sunnycrest Nursing Home, Whitby. May 1st starting date. Please forward re- sume to: info@sunnycrest.ca OUR BUSY PRACTICE requires full-time dental receptionist and dental assistant. Includes even- ings and Saturdays. Call (905)434-5757. RMT REQUIRED for busy chiro- practic & massage clinic for ma- ternity leave. Position available immediately. Call 905-723-3543. Email: drbradshaw@rogers.com RN FOR Oral Surgery Office in Scarborough. Experience pre- ferred. Must be flexible. Fax re- sume to 416-431-3873. RN'S, RPN'S, PSW's & house cleaning staff needed immediate- ly for the Durham region. Re- liability and dependability at must. Flexible hours, Vehicle an asset. Fax resume to (905)665-6687 or email tina@tnehealthpros.com F/T COOK for midnights. P/T Cook for weekends. F/T Waitstaff for midnights. Apply in person: Wally's World Restaurant, 1100 Simcoe St. North, Oshawa. (905)433-0369 PERSONAL ASSISTANT Ex- traordinaire seeks to work for a dynamic Entrepreneur with guts, glory and a sense of humour. I of- fer enthusiasm, solid MS Office skills, competency and creativity backed by over 10 years adminis- trative and supervisory experi- ence (hospitality/grocery sectors). Flexible schedule and willing to travel. Excellent references. Kris- tine 905-697-8670. 6 Costly Mistakes to Avoid Before Buying a Home Free Report how to save thousands of dollars and years of expense Free recorded message 1-888-260-3856 ID#6004 Judy Stacee, Broker of Record, Gary Free, Broker Min Com New Choice Realty Ltd. Brokerage Independently Owned & Operated PARK/BLOOR OSHAWA,IN- DUSTRIAL UNIT, available im- mediately. 1,425sq.ft. Call 905- 579-5077 or 905-571-3281. OFFICE SPACE for rent starting at $350 per month, all inclusive. Available immediately. Also, Oshawa warehouse/retail space available. Call (905)424-5083. ARE YOU A "SEAMSTRESS with entrepreneurial desires"?? If you have a monogramming ma- chine/skills and wish to develop a baby product line/clothing lines please call ASAP Kris 905-213- 3384 for coffee and conversation. DOG GROOMING business for sale. Whitby. Phone (905)263- 4774 after 5:00 pm. Travel/Tourism Employment Agency For Sale $85,000 Sunbelt Business Brokers Morcap 905-576-7867 WELL ESTABLISHED,Profitable temporary sign business. Grow- ing sales, & part of growing inter- national franchise. Large custom- er base, Easy to operate, huge potential. Call Magnetsigns for in- formation 1-800-219-8977, ext 2 or visit www.magnetsigns.com $$MONEY$$Consolidate Debts Mortgages to 100%. No income, bad credit OK! ONTARIOWIDE FINANCIAL CORPORATION 1-888-307-7799 $500.00 LOAN SERVICE.No credit refused. Payable weekly. Call toll free 1-877-776-1660. CENTRAL FUNDING GROUP, first & second mortgages to 100%. From 5.7 % for 5 years. Best available rates. Private funds available. Refinancing debt consolidation a specialty. For fast professional service call (905)666-4986. FAST MORTGAGE Re-Fi & Credit Repair. (905)443-0197 PRIVATE FUNDS - 1st, 2nd mortgages. Consolidate bills, low rates. No appraisal needed. Bad credit okay. Save money. No obli- gation. No fees OAC. Call Peter (416)460-4594, Mortgage Lead- ers !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 OR 2 BEDROOM basement apt. Ajax, Westney/Hwy. #2. Sep- arate entrance. Close to amenities. Available Immediately First/last. References. No pets/smoking. All inclusive. 905- 619-9549. 1&2-BEDROOM available imme- diately. Central Oshawa, couple preferred, fridge/stove, hardwood, carpet, fresh paint, laundry, Near shopping, bus. No dogs Rea- sonable. Call (905)725-2642, af- ter 5pm. 1-BDRM BSMT APT for rent Oshawa, Stevenson/401. Separ- ate entrance, laundry, parking, cable. $650 all inclusive. No smoking/pets. Avail immed. Call after 7 weekdays, weekends any- time 905-924-3580. 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 apart- ment, separate entrance, patio, storage, 2-car parking, huge walk-in closet. No smoking/pets, Adelaide/Harmony. $800/month, all-inclusive, cable, first/last. Available May 3rd. (905)240- 0943 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, April 20, 2008, PAGE 27 A/Pnewsdurhamregion.com Place your ad at 905-683-0707 ADVERTISE TODAY! CALL AJAX 905-683-0707 Curves Pickering Franchise Clubs For Sale Great opportunity for a new owner to join the leader in women's fitness. Come in and build on a solid foundation of these two great locations! Contact Trina at McCord Business Brokers trina@mccordbusinessbrokers.com 2 & 3 BEDROOMS FROM $899 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 905-619-2093 761 McKay Rd., Pickering Specials Complete Pine Gable Kits: 8x6 $918.75 8x8 $1,014.00 8x12 $1,439.25 Visit our Pickering Showroom www.shedman.ca 1-BEDROOM BASEMENT apts., clean, separate entrances, new houses, big windows, self-con- tained, available immediately, Rossland/Harwood, $650+40% utilities. Valley Farm/Hwy 2 $800/ inclusive. (905)426-1486 (905)839-4186 1-BEDROOM BASEMENT,new- ly renovated apt., near O.C., Wal- mart, 401. Suit mature person. No smoking/pets. Parking for small vehicle. Utilities included plus laundry. $650/month. Cathy (905)434-8185 OSHAWA, Harmony/Bloor.Very nice & clean 1 & 2 bedroom apartments in quiet building. $675/$775 plus hydro. Available immediately. No pets/smoking. (905)424-4005 or (905)424-4518 2 BEDROOM SPACIOUS APT. Available immediately, $849. + hydro, first/last, Uxbridge down- town Brock St. No pets/smoking, references. Sam 416-895-8144 2-BDRM APARTMENT,down- town Bowmanville, new applianc- es, parking included, avail May 1st, $825/month plus utilities. Call 416-710-0694 or 905-623- 5737. 2-BEDROOM APARTMENT with balcony in Courtice. Separate entrance, parking $750/month. + utilities. No dogs. First/last, available immediately. Call 905-434-8690, 905-579-7553. 2-BEDROOM APT.Quiet 3-plex near O/C & 401. Laundry fa- cilities, Parking, appliances, $800/mo + hydro avail immedi- ately first/last. (905)723-8709 2-LARGE BEDROOM,Oshawa. $950/inclusive. 1-BEDROOM, $700/inclusive. Near all amenities. First/last, no pets. Quiet building. Available Now. (905)424-5083. 3-BEDROOM APT.in downtown Whitby. Very close to walk-in clin- ic, library & all amenities. Recent- ly renovated. 2-parking. Avail. May 1st. $1050+hydro. Call Steve 905-809-7110. 3-BEDROOM totally renovated apartment in duplex. Laundry, parking, yard, near Harmony/Hwy 401, Oshawa. Non-smoker, no pets, professional preferred. Available immediately. $950plus hydro. (905)432-3250. 3-BEDROOM,main floor of house, 2-car parking, garage, $1000/month + Hydro. Available May 1st or June 1st. No smok- ing/pets. (905)655-5958. 868 GRANDVIEW South. 905- 721-2074. froggyland777@hot- mail.com. bright 2-bed. $975-incl, Renovated Dec/07, large back- yard, sep. laundry. near: 401, parks schools, busstop, amenities, Golf. Call after 4:00 Condominium Suites in Oshawa 2 & 3 Bdrm's Free Utilities, Parking. Senior's, Retiree's & GM Discounts 905-728-4993 AJAX - Huge bed/sitting room. Walk-in closet and ensuite. Cable /laundry/parking avail. Minutes to GO & 401. $525/mo. inclusive. Available immediately. No pets or smoking. Call 905-619-2896. AJAX SALEM/BAYLY.Large 1- bedroom basement. Bright and clean, 4pc bath, shared laundry. $800 includes utilities, parking, A/C. Non-smoking. Suit profes- sional. 905-787-8665 or 416-721- 4425. AJAX, BAYLY/SALEM 3-bed- room semi Private laundry, Dish- washer, $1250 incl. 1-Bedroom Basement (New) Very bright with ensuite. Private entrance. Private laundry. $750 incl. Tel: 416-558- 7547 AJAX, BACHELOR APT.Single, non-smoker. Shared laundry. Private entrance. Parking. Utilities included. Cable & phone extra. $600/month. No pets. 905-239-2343. AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY MUST SEE! New Ajax (Westney/Hwy.#2) 1 bedroom apt. All inclusive. Near GO. No pets or smoking. $850. Please call 905-428-1615. BACHELOR BASEMENT apart- ment, Oshawa, A/C, laundry, $600/month. Available immedi- ately. (647)281-8438. BEAUTIFUL, LARGE,bright 2- bedroom apartment in immacu- lately maintained triplex, in terrific Oshawa area. New kitchen, Din- ing room, A/C, laundry, backing onto bike path, interlock patio, outdoor storage, available June 1st. $995/month. No pets/No smoking. Call (905)263-8377 BLACKSTOCK: 3-BEDROOM main floor of house, non-smok- ers, 4pc bath, utilities included, quiet, clean, 4 appliances. $1200/monthly. Available May or June. Small pets ok. Call 905- 723-7171 BOWMANVILLE downtown 1 plus bedroom, $680 plus hydro, includes heat. Parking, coin laun- dry. Call Liza (905)623-4302. BOWMANVILLE large one & two bedroom apts available now. Clean, security entrance bldg. Rent includes appliances utilities & parking. Laundry facilities. (905)666-1074, 905-419-4445 BOWMANVILLE MODERN, clean, quiet adult lifestyle build- ing, 1620sq.ft. 2-bdrm PLUS OFFICE, laundry, parking. No dogs. $1200+ hydro Avail May 1st. Call 905-725-1052 BOWMANVILLE MODERN, clean, quiet adult lifestyle build- ing, 570sq.ft. 1-bedroom. Laun- dry, parking. No dogs. Suitable for single person. $775. Avail May 1st. 905-725-1052 BRAND NEW basement apart- ment, 1-bedroom, full kitchen and bath. No smoking/pets. Available immediately. $650/month, all in- clusive. King/Wilson area. (905)448-8445. BRIGHT, SUNNY 1 bedroom basement. Clean, quiet home. Separate entrance. Laundry. Parking. Cable. TTC. $660 inclu- sive. Ellesmere/ Markham. 416- 697-8129, 416-431-7968 CENTRAL WHITBY,Minutes to GO. Spacious 2-bdrms. Open concept kitchen/livingroom, fami- lyroom, quiet 5-unit bldg. Laundry facilities, Small car parking. First/last. $920/month. May 1st, no dogs. Daytime viewings. Day (905)666-3338, evening (905)832-2722. COURTICE -Large, bright 1 & 2- bdrm. apt., Townline/Bloor area. Near amenities, schools, park. $800 & $835/month., applianc- es/utilities included. First/last. Avail. May 1st. Call (905)404- 8548 or (905)431-5958. LARGE 1-BEDROOM basement apt., Garden/Dundas area. Sep- arate entrance, self-contained, fridge/stove, utilities included. $700/month. Available immedi- ately. No pets/smoking. (905)995- 4353 or 647-207-2052. NORTH Oshawa 3 bedroom May lst./June lst. 1 & 2 bedroom June lst. Clean, family building. Heat, hydro and two appliances includ- ed. Pay cable, parking and laun- dry facilities. (905)723-2094 NORTH OSHAWA,Excellent neighbourhood. Legal 1-1/2 bdrm bsmt apt., sep. entrance, brand new appliances, shared laundry. $895/mo inclusive. No smok- ing/pets. May 1st. (905)424-1125 ONE & TWO bedroom NORTH OSHAWA bright quiet apartment, Simcoe North at Russett. Hard- wood floors, well-maintained 12plex, newly renovated, near bus/shopping. New appliances, cable/heat/water/parking includ- ed. Laundry, No dogs. 905-576- 2982. OSHAWA (SIMCOE/CENTRE) 2-bdrm main floor of house, excellent condition, fridge, stove, parking. May 1st or after. $800+hydro. First/last, references required. No pets. 905-576-1636 or 905-447-8234 also on www.viewit.ca OSHAWA -1 & 2 bdrm. avail. Located 350 Malaga. May 1 & June 1. $740/mo. & $840/mo. all inclusive. No pets. Please call 905-242-4478 or 905-435-0383 OSHAWA - Nicely decorated 2 bedroom apt., in clean well- maintained building. Heat, water, parking included, on-site laundry, near schools, shopping, transit. Available Immediate. $725/mo. +hydro. 905-721-2534 to view. OSHAWA 3-bedroom downstairs apartment near lake. Laundry fa- cilities, shared yard, parking for two cars. No pets/smokers, refer- ences. $850 plus hydro. Available now. 905-728-0020. OSHAWA All inclusive $775. Near GM. Large clean basement apt in quiet private home. Separ- ate entrance, parking, laundry, central air, satellite TV. Available may 1. (905)903-2303 evenings. OSHAWA BLVD/ATHOL ST. Spacious 3-bdrm apt. on main/lower floor. Hardwood, A/C, laundry, garage & parking. $1200/mo. inclusive. Great apt! Avail. immediately. 905-718-7832 OSHAWA HOSPITAL area, north of Adelaide, large upper 2-bed- room, 2 baths, laundry, 1 park- ing, $900/mo inclusive. First/last. Call 905-579-2350 or 905-668- 8869 Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm OSHAWA Olive/Ritson near bus & school. 1 bedroom basement apt, $600/mo includes utilities. Available immediately. Absolutely No smoking, no pets. Call (905)576-3924 OSHAWA ONE-BDRM,Harmony area, private entrance, parking, laundry, fireplace, large living- room, kitchen. New bathroom. Suitable for working person. No smoking/pets. $650. Available (905)723-3419 OSHAWA Wentworth/Simcoe quiet court, newly renovated 1- bdrm basement. Satellite TV, use of yard, $700/mo.-inclusive, no smokers/pets. Avail May 1. (905)723-9319 or 905-424-1590 OSHAWA, 1 & 3 bedroom apts. for rent. Looking for non-smokers with no pets. Recently renovat- ed/Parking/A/C/ washer, dryer, utilities included. Available imme- diately. First/last required. $750, $1050. 905-725-7644. OSHAWA, 1-bedroom basement. apt near Oshawa Centre, reno- vated kitchen, new appliances, separate entrance, parking, no pets. $700/month. inclusive. Available immediately. First/last. 905-668-0278. OSHAWA,2 bedroom apt., newly renovated, hardwood floors, cable, lots of parking. $875/month inclusive. Available June 1st. (905)436-7411 OSHAWA,Best Deals! Newly Renovated 1 bdrm. Senior life- style bldg. Large units, new kitch- ens, carpeting, windows, security. Near hospital, bus stop. Call 905-728-4966 or 1-866-601-3083 www.apartmentsinontario.com OSHAWA, BOND/SIMCOE, lowrise building. 2-bdrm apt, $790/mo+hydro, avail. immedi- ately. Appliances, laundry fa- cilities and 1-parking included. Call 905-434-7931. OSHAWA,Center/Brock St. W. large newly renovated 2 bedroom apartment on main floor of du- plex, suitable for single/couple separate entrance private drive- way, $825 plus hydro, non smok- ing. (905)914.3133. OSHAWA,LARGE 2-BDRM in triplex. HWY 2/Wilson. Avail. May. 1st. First/last. No pets. $800 + hydro. Call John (905)576- 4229. OSHAWA,Taunton/Simcoe, lovely basement apartment suit 1 mature adult. Fireplace, A/C, parking. Separate entrance. $700 inclusive. Available immediately. No smoking/pets. Must be seen (905)579-9522. PICKERING Liverpool/Bayly large bachelor apt. Fully renovat- ed. Near all amenities plus beach. Laundry, parking, $675-in- clusive. Avail May 1st. 905-509- 2335, Cell 905-903-2335 after 4pm OSHAWA, WINTER SPECIAL! Newly renovated 2 bedroom. Senior lifestyle bldgs. Large units. New kitchens & applianc- es, carpeting, windows, security. Near schools/bus stop and amenities. Available April/May. 1-866-601-3083 905-432-6912. www.apartmentsinontario.com OSHAWA, WINTER SPECIAL! Under new Management. 1 & 2 bdrms, adult lifestyle bldg. Large units, new windows, security. Near bus, shopping. Avail. April/May. Call 905-723-1009 or 1-866-601-3083 or 905-728-3162 www.apartmentsinontario.com PICKERING (Altona Rd/Shep- pard), 1-bedroom basement available immediately, modern, sep. entrance, fireplace, 4-pc bath, jacuzzi tub, parking, Satel- lite TV, laundry, no smoking/pets, $680/month +Hydro, 905-509- 5548. PICKERING -3 bdrm. bsmnt. apt. in executive house on quiet court close to lake. Eat-in kitchen, 3pc bath, private laundry, park- ing, a/c. $960/mo.+49% of utilities (or util., cable, internet incl. for $1250/mo.). First/last/credit check required. Avail. May 1. Call Sean 416-428-8607. PICKERING Whites/Sheppard 1- bedroom bsmt, side-entrance, laundry, 1-parking, near all amenities/401. Available immedi- ately. $600-inclusive, prefer sin- gle, first/last, no pets/smoking. Call Abbas (905)831-3835 PICKERING, WHITES/FINCH, newly renovated 2-bedroom bright basement apartment. Quiet neighborhood, separate entrance, laundry, parking, A/C. No pets/smoking. $950/month, inclu- sive. Available May 1st. (647)206-2397. PORT PERRY,Walk to Lake Scugog. Enjoy a peaceful, beautiful town. Spacious 3-bdrm. in well-kept, quiet 3-storey apt building. Balcony, 1-parking, Security Video. No dogs. First/last. Call 905-985-0748 or 905-430-7816. PORT WHITBY 1722/1724 Duffe- rin St. Newly renovated spacious, quiet 2-bedrooms $895. Avail. May 1st. Laundry/parking, walk to GO, 401/Brock St. Near sports arena/shopping. 1-800-693-2778 REGENCY PLACE Apartments 1 & 2 Bed. Util. incl. Security & pking. Laundry, social room & ad- ditional storage. Min. to shopping & parks. Access to Hwy. 401 & public transit. 15 Regency Cres. (Mary St. & Hickory St) 905-430- 7397 www.realstar.ca SIMCOE/ROSSLAND,newly renovated 2-bedroom apartment, new appliances, $1000/month, in- clusive. (416)722-8233. SPACIOUS 2 BEDROOM 2nd Floor apartment,114 Brock St. N. Whitby. Available Immediately, Electric heat, New Fridge & Stove $900 + Hydro, Parking not includ- ed Able Property Management 905-725-9593 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 WESTNEY AND KINGSTON Road. Attractive main floor 2-bed- room, with deck and yard. Coin laundry, one parking space. $1150/month, inclusive. Call 416- 505-8845. WHITBY BROCK ST. S.4 bed- rooms. One mile from GO , north of Hwy 401. $1300 inclusive. Available May 1st. Call 416-261- 1860. WHITBY PLACE 1 & 2 bed. Landscaped grounds. Balconies, laundry & parking. Access to Hwy. 401 & public transit. Near shopping & schools. 900 Dundas St. E. (Dundas St. & Garden St) 905-430-5420 www.realstar.ca WHITBY SOUTH - Spacious 1&2 bdrm starting $750- $900/month. Laundry, first/last, minutes to GO, Avail. May 1/earli- er. No dogs. Daytime viewings only Mon - Fri, references. Days (905)666-3338, evenings (905)832-2722. Whitby's Best building newly renovated suite 2-BEDROOM extra-large in clean, quiet bldg, freshly painted, beautiful Whitby neighbourhood. Ideal adult lifestyle bldg. insuite storage, onsite laundry. Incredible value! Avail. May 1st 905-668-7758 viewit.ca (vit #17633) WHITBY,Bachelor and 1 bed- room from $749 all inclusive Close to all amenities. Office hours 9-5, Monday - Friday. (905)430-1877 or view at comptronica.com WHITBY,large 2-bedroom base- ment apt., $950/mo, all new, in- cludes utilities and cable. Laundry facilities. No pets/smoking, refer- ences required. (905)683-6863 WHITBY,off McQuay, 1-bdrm bsmt, sep. entrance, parking, cable, a/c, nice quiet area, no smoking/pets. $700+utilities. Avail. immediately. First/last. (905)666-8823 BOWMANVILLE:New low-rise 2-bedroom condo near 401, all amenities. Open-concept liv- ing/dining/kitchen. Juliet balcony. 5 appliances, A/C, 1 parking. No smoking/pets. Immediate, $1000+utilities. 905-623-2292 $ !AAAA ABA-DABA-DOO- OWN - No Rent! $0 Down (OAC) Only $899.03/mth all inclusive plus utilities. 3-bedroom central air, private yard, shows beautiful- ly. $38,000 Family Income. Call Ken Collis Broker, Coldwell Banker 2M Realty (905)576- 5200 kencollis@sympatico.ca $695/MONTH $0 DOWN (oac). Why rent when you can own any house from $695/month, zero down up to $2,000 credit. Require family income from $35,000/yr. and good established credit. I'll qualify you on the phone. Why rent; call Bill Roka, Sales Rep Remax Spirit (905)728-1600 or 1- 888-732-1600. wroka@trebnet.com Nobody sells more homes than Remax. 2-BEDROOM MAIN floor bunga- low, 1,150sq.ft. 2-car parking, ap- pliances/laundry included. Close to school/amenities. $975/month +1/2 utilities. First/last. No smok- ing/pets, available June 1st. (905)623-8232. 3 BEDROOM HOME:Oshawa/ Whitby border, no appliances. $900/month plus utilities, first/last. No pets. Grass cutting/snow removal included. Available immediately. (905)576-0823, (905)576-1018. 3-BEDROOM farm house, Little Britain area, available May 1st. $1100 monthly plus utilities. First/last required. Call 1-888- 550-3687. 3-BEDROOM SEMI available June 1. First/last. 4 appliances. Wilson/Dean/ 401 area. $1,100/month plus utilities. Large yard. 1-1/2 bathrooms. Call (905)263-8378. A RENT TO OWN 2 storey 3 bedroom, detached, ceramic floor in kitchen, walkout living room, rec. room, nice area, North Oshawa. (705)722-2145. AJAX SOUTH, 3-bedroom, upper level, clean bright, on quiet street, a/c, laundry available, parking, $1200 utilities included. First/last. 905-683-0799. AJAX SOUTH, MAIN floor, 3 bedroom. Bayly/Salem. Close amenities. $1350/month, all in- clusive. Available immediately. 416-937-4621. AJAX- SALEM/BAYLY.Bright, Clean. 3-Bdrm. Bungalow. Hard- wood Floors Throughout. Shared Laundry. 2 Parking Spaces. Fenced-in Backyard. Avail. May 1/08. $1150/mon+ 2/3 Util. Nicole 905-999-7368. AJAX/PICKERING 2 homes, both newer 3 bedroom, 3 bath- rooms, fireplace, central air, $1250 & $1295+ Basement not available. 647-271-6660. CHURCH/TAUNTON, COUNTRY living in city. 3 bedroom house, 1 bedroom finished basement on 3 acre lot. 2 washrooms. $1650+. 416-819-5448, 289-314-2010, 905-767-0072. DUNDAS/WELLINGTON,totally renovated. 3-bdrm main floor, large livingroom/diningroom, large new 4-pc bath w/ceramics, new eat-in kitchen w/ceramics. new fridge/stove. $1200/mo inclu- sive, yard, no pets. (905)668- 3482 MAIN UPPER HOUSE. Mature adults, no pets/smoking. Full use of backyard, great location, near amenities. $1,200/month, plus utilities. Available May 1st. Refer- ences. (905)725-4622. OSHAWA 3 bedrooms fridge, stove, $1,250 plus utilities. Available immediately. No pets. No smoking. Call 705-876-0186, 905-259-5119. OSHAWA NORTH -3-bedroom, main floor, clean, A/C. Quiet, responsible couple preferred. $1045/mo. No pets, no smoking, first/last. Call 905-263-4644. OSHAWA,4-bdrms, brand new home, Harmony/Taunton area. Parking, laundry, garage. Near all amenities. Absolutely no pets/smoking. Available immedi- ately. Before 5pm 1-877-687- 7253 or after 416-562-2542. OSHAWA, SPACIOUS 3-bed- room upper. Quiet family neigh- borhood, huge fenced yard. Walking distance to school, gas/heat/central air. Large de- tached workshop available (ex- tra). No pets, first/last, referenc- es. $925/month, plus utilities. (905)655-3943. OSHAWA-HARMONY/KING de- tached 3 bedroom backsplit, quiet court, large yard, appliances, A/C, avail now, $1350 plus Condolyn Mgt 905 428-9766 PICKERING Newly renovated Home, Brock Rd and 401. 3 bed- rooms, 1 bathroom, appliances, laundry, close to GO station, $1.000+Half utilities. Available im- mediately. Call(416)661-4386 PICKERING, BROCK/MAJOR Oaks, 3 bedroom house, freshly painted, clean, 5 appliances, a/c, double driveway. Balcony off din- ing room. Front patio. No pets/smoking. Amenities. Available June 1st. $1300/month. 905-686-6684. SPACIOUS AND CLEAN,3-bed- room upper level. Gibb/Steven- son. $1,200/month, all inclusive, minutes to 401/schools. Available immediately. Non smokers. First/last. Small pets welcome. (905)720-0654. WHITBY Very clean 3 bedroom bungalow. Huge treed lot, deck. 2 washrooms. Finished basement. Near GO/401. No pets/smoking. Available June 1st. $1325 plus utilities. Please call 905-666- 4723. 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 NEW TOWNHOUSE for rent, open concept, 2 living rooms, 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, double gar- age, family or shared accom. $1600/month. Call 416-931-2083, Whitby 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 AVAILABLE in Oshawa, fur- nished room, bright very clean house, share kitchen & bath- rooms, run of house, non-smoker, parking, laundry, high-speed in- ternet, near all amenities, $470/month. (289)314-1949 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 PICKERING, BROCK/401,large furnished room w/cable, internet, phone, parking. Walk to Go bus/PTC, amenities. Very clean house w/regular maid service. No pets/smoking. $500 inclusive. (905)424-0860 SHARED PICKERING House, clean quiet adult occupied. Fur- nished, cable TV, internet, house phone, laundry, parking. First/last. Smoking outside/no pets. $495/inclusive, www.share- myhouse.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. CHEERFUL RESPONSIBLE roommate wanted May 1st. Pick- ering. Bedroom w/large sitting room, walkout to deck, shared bath/kitchen & laundry. $550/mo. No smoking/pets. First/last. (905)839-7675 NORTH WHITBY.Live in a Cas- tle. Luxury furnished bedroom. Beautiful jaccuzzi bathroom, TV. room, cable/parking, outdoor hot- tub. No pets. Available May 1st. $650/mo. (905)432-6454 SIMCOE/BLOOR,share home with 1 person owner, partly fur- nished. $450/month. Available immediately. Viewing (416)598- 0262. CLEARWATER FLORIDA,3- bedroom fully furnished air condi- tioned manufactured homes. Pool, hot tub, near beaches & major attractions, children wel- come. $400/wk (less than motel) Photos shown in your home. (905)683-5503. STONEY LAKE,2-bdrms, very private, beside waterfall, great fishing. All conveniences, sum- mer availability June 28 - July 12, July 19-26, Aug 2-9, 23-30. $650/weekly, spring rates available upon request. 705-743- 3924 WATERFRONT Lake Consecon, beautiful 3 bedroom cottage. Great fishing, boating, swimming, beaches nearby. Boat and motor available. 1-1/2 hrs east of Toron- to. $1000/week. No smoking. 905-824-4133, Cell 416-414-2739 1989 28' WINNEBAGO.Excel- lent condition. Sleeps 6. Stove, fridge, microwave, bath- room/shower, A/C, furnace, back- up camera, awning. Approx 90,000 miles. Call 905-723-1724 or 905-723-1783. 20' HOUSE TRAILER 2002, like new, used only 1 week-end. Can sleep 9. Selling due to sickness. Phone 4 info. (905)725-3371 2003 COLEMAN Santa Fe Tent Trailer. Loaded, furnace, hot wa- ter tank, king size/double beds. 2-stoves, 3-way fridge. Outside shower. $6,800, O.B.O. Call (905)263-8524. BALSAM LAKE Fenelon Falls Trailers for Sale on Sites, Housekeeping Cottages for rent. Seasonal boat dock rentals. 1-877-887-2550 www.sandybeachtrailercourt.com 2 1995 GTX seadoos with double bunk trailer. Great condition with low hours. $5000 o.b.o. Will sell separately. To view in Oshawa Call 905-434-5686 SWIMMING POOLS.Book now and save! Special on 14'x26' in- stalled for as low as $17,999. Call 905-251-5620 or 905-985-4151 www.everclearpools.ca ERASE YOUR CRIMINAL Record. We succeed where our competition can't. We give free consultations. Our cost just $475. Apply online www.governmentpardons.ca Call Robyn 1-800-298-5520 SWF LIKES THE finer things in life, would like to meet SWM (64-68) for companionship maybe more if compatible. SERIOUS REPLIES ONLY CALL, LEAVE MESSAGE AND PHONE NUM- BER AT: 1-800-692-3269 Box #321886. Need Daycare? Wee Watch is a licensed agency which has full and part time spaces available in a home in your area. We offer: a small ratio of children per home, screened and trained Providers, unscheduled monthly inspections, educational materials, income tax receipts. For information call Ajax/Pickering 1-866-333-3299 www.weewatch.com + PIZZA TABLE ($150). Good condition. 416-930-9603. +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. +METAL SEAL SHELVES (TWO) shelves ($60 each). 416- 930-9603. +TOPPING/SALAD TABLE ($250). 416-930-9603. 1/2 PRICE LEATHER JACKETS purses from $9.99; luggage from $19.99; wallets from $9.99. Everything must Go! Family Leather, 5 Points Mall, Oshawa (905)728-9830, Scarborough (416)439-1177, (416)335-7007. 2 INCH WATER pump, $200, 5 1/2 HP. Generator,1200 watts with battery charge, $125 . Tool kits included. New. 647-204- 5404, 905-427-7389, e-mail fixitman70@hotmail.com 27 FT.retail sales counter $l,850. Menu boards with letters, water cooler, apt. size table, 4 chairs, buffet, hutch, t.v. stand. (905)697- 3018. 36" RCA STEREO TV with stand. Samsung home theatre system. $500 for both. 905-686-0902. A HAIRSTYLIST CHAIRS ($200 each).Shampoo chairs ($60 each). Hair steamer($80). Excel- lent condition. 416-930-9603. A PAIR OF twin beds, headboard and footboard plus rails, $200. 905-509-2710. AAA CARPET FLOORING & HARDWOOD:Carpet 3-rooms from $329 (30-sq. yd.) includes: carpet, pad and installation. Free estimates. Carpet repairs. Serv- ing Durham and surrounding are- as. Professional Painting also avail. Call Sam (905)686-1772 ALL NEW QUEEN orthopedic mattress set, cost $1000, sacri- fice $275. Call 905-213-4669. COMPLETE WOOD WORK- SHOP (tools ) for sale. (905)571- 6439. BRAND NEW Euro-top mattress- es, all sizes: King $450., Queens $350., Doubles $300. and Tween $250. Call (905)550-2310 BRAND NEW FURNITURE:Din- ing table & 6 chairs $600, match- ing buffet $500, red chaise lounge $500, 2 microsuede chairs $100, artwork also. (905)259- 4988 CARPETS, LAMINATE & VINYL flooring. 1 or more rooms, I do it all! Carpets starting from $1.20- sq.-ft. installed. Laminate 15mm $2.20-sq-ft. Installation avail. Residential, commercial. Satis- faction guaranteed. Free Esti- mate. Lexus Flooring, Mike 905- 431-4040 CASH FOR GOLD,no amount too small. Call (905)439-2323. CELESTRON ADVANCED Series C6-RGT 6" Refractor Tele- scope with GOTO 40,000 object database, 9x50 finderscope, 20mm eyepiece, collimating eye- piece, 2x Barlow lens, 20mm Possil eyepiece, star diagonal, astronomy software, and heavy duty EQ4 mount. Bought new May 2007 - paid $1583.78 (have receipt). Will sacrifice for $895.00. Please call Rick - 905- 985-9324. 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 ELECTRIC STOVE 4 burners, white, 5 years old, excellent con- dition. $145 asking. 905-509- 4178. GIBBARD DINING ROOM Suite, Vintage 1930's. Includes drop leaf table, 6 chairs, side board/buffet and china cabinet. In good condi- tion. Asking $4,000. (905)723- 3569. HOT TUB COVERS Custom cov- ers, all sizes and shapes, $399 tax and delivery included. Pool safety covers. We will not be beat on price and quality. Guar- anteed. 905-259-4514. www.durhamcovers.com HOT TUB/SPA, Deluxe cabinet. Energy efficient. Lots of jets. Full warranty. Light. $2495. 905-409- 5285. HOT TUBS/SPA,2008 new in wrap, fully loaded. Cost $8900, sacrifice $3900. Call (905)213- 4669 POOL TABLE, 1" slate. New in box. Cost $4300 sacrifice $1395. (905)213-4669 HOUSE HOLD ITEMS,small fur- niture, tools, and much more! $275 dollars for all items. If inter- ested call (905)492-0462. MODCHIPS installed!XBOX 360, Wii, PS2, XBOX. Profession- al install, with warranty. Call Mike at 905-626-0542 (Oshawa) www.durhammods.com MOVING SALE.BBQ, patio set, bedroom queen wood set, kitchen set, wall pictures, royal daulton dishes, tv stand, many more items of quality. 905-409-8695 MOVING SALE:side-by-side fridge, fridge, stove, washer/dry- er, bar fridge, queen-size futon & frame, solid oak desk, oak table w/chairs, kiln ceramic molds, por- celain doll molds, small freezer, 7 piece patio furniture. Please call Sandi 905-434-7184 or 905-718- 7075. MOVING: ANTIQUE Oak desk chair, other antiques, wicker chairs and tables, rattan set, brass/glass coffee table, brass lamps, side livingroom tables, double box spring, mattress, frame- like new, bone china din- ner set, loveseat, chair, pictures, abusson rug, 32" Sony Trinitron TV, many more items. (905)668- 7344 ONE LIVING room sofa and love seat in good condition. $250. 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SALES HOURS: MON.-THURS. 9-9, FRI & SAT. 9-6 HAPPY 9th BIRTHDAY CHRIS MAY THE FORCE BE WITH YOU!! LOVE MOM, DAD, ASHLEY & ANGEL 2008 YARD SALE KITS ARE NOW BEING PREPARED. We are offering an opportunity for your business to include a coupon in these kits which will be offered free of charge to customers purchasing a yard sale ad. We will be able to distribute your coupon to any or all of Pickering, Ajax, Uxbridge, Port Perry, Whitby, Oshawa, Clarington, Northumberland or the Brighton areas. For more information please call Classified Dept -- 905-576-9335 bbrowne@durhamregion.com PIANO, APARTMENT size, Ma- son & Risch, with bench. Excel- lent condition. $975. Call (416)444-0644. POOL TABLE,used, 1960's old style Brunswick Anniversary, 5x10. Disassembled, has felt, ex- tra heavy construction. $739. firm. Cash. Call (905)668-1997 leave msg. QUARTER HORSE (female); western saddle, high seat & tree. $700; Training cart. Also selling variety of tools. Call (905)725- 7493 RENT TO OWN - New and reconditioned appliances, new TV's, Stereos, Computers, DVD Players, Furniture, Bedding, Patio Furniture, Barbecues & More! Fast delivery. No credit application refused. Paddy's Market, 905-263-8369 or 1-800-798-5502. SCOOTER,3-wheeler, 250-lbs capacity, brand new, battery op- erated, $1150. Will disassemble to fit into trunk of larger car. Call (905)686-8036 SOLID OAK HUTCH and oak oval coffee table, purchased 5 yrs ago from Oak Country Canada, $2500 for both o.b.o. (905)767- 0984 TRUCKLOADS OF NEW SCRATCH & DENT APPLIANC- ES new coin washers $699 and new coin dryers $599., also re- conditioned coin washer and dryers available, new Danby apt. size freezers $209, new 24" and 30" ranges $399., wide selection of new and reconditioned appli- ances available. Call us today, Stephenson's Appliances, Sales, Service, Parts. 154 Bruce St. Oshawa.(905)576-7448 ADORABLE LHASA- POM/SCHNOODLE puppies, 7 weeks old, $400. 905-342-1050. BLACK LAB PUPPIES, family raised, vet checked, first shots, dewormed. Ready to go April 23rd. Call Mike (905)720-1263. DILLABOUGH POODLE mixes, 30 years in business, www.perfectpuppies.ca, (613)332-5975. DOWNSIZING KENNEL,6 month old, and 1-2 year old lab's. Registered, shots, home raised. Call 905-431-9188, 705-374-5539 evenings. www.labworld.ca GOLDENDOODLE, AUSSIE- DOODLES & Labradoodles, Gor- geous, loving family pets, Plus 2 older girls on special $650. 705- 437-2790, www.doodletreas- ures.com JACK RUSSELL pups, reputable breeder, licence kennel, JRTCC, JRTCA & CKC member, home raised, vet checked, deposit be- ing taken. Pam 905-797-2270, Brian 905-620-0814. MOTHER'S DAY PUPS.Balls of white fluff, small, hyper allergenic, non-shed, $675. each. Beautiful, home-bred. First shots, ready to go! (905)432-6454 SHIH TZU PUPPIES for sale, non allergic, no shedding, vaccinated, dewormed, vet checked $450 each. Call 905-260-8855. TRADITIONAL DOG TRAINING CLASSES. 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The Cougars captured the title at the 2008 GTA Tournament of Champions in Toronto, marking the first time a school board out- side of Toronto Public or Peel Pub- lic has won the girls’ event. Cadarackque was one of 11 school teams in the girls’ division, which had previously won a cham- pionship in their own leagues this year; the Cougars were the Dur- ham Elementary Athletic Associa- tion (DEAA) champs this season. And, it wasn’t an easy road for the Cougars, as they had to battle back at crucial times in their semi- final and final contests, winning each by a single point. “We were down in the first half in both games,” notes Cada- rackque co-coach Andrew Ilkiw, who’s aided on the bench by fellow teacher Jessica Brownbridge. In the final, Cadarackque eked out a narrow 34-33 victory over Earnscliffe Public School of Bramp- ton in the gold-medal game. To qualify for the final, the Cougars posted a come-from-be- hind 25-24 overtime victory over Unionville Public School of Aurora in the semifinal. Meanwhile, Earn- scliffe downed Nativity of Our Lord school of Etobicoke 40-27 in the other semifinal. In the quarter-finals, Cada- rackque clipped Toronto French School of North York 38-26 to earn a spot in the final four. Cadarackque emerged from round-robin pool play with a per- fect 2-0 record after two dominat- ing wins, 30-16 over Chief Dan George school of Scarborough and 48-7 over Ecole Ste. Famille of Mis- sissauga. Photo by Jennifer Roberts The Cadarackque Public School Cougars intermediate girls’ basketball team won the championship at the GTA Tourna- ment of Champions in Toronto last week. In back row, from left to right, are coach Andrew Ilkiw, Lee Williams, Alexis Long, Caraee Smith, Nycolette James, Miya Williams, and coach Jessica Brownbridge. In front row are Michelle Blake- ley, Tekima Rowe, Anisha Vieira, Carlie Stewart, Tasheka Barrett, Melissa Falconer and Danique Rose. Missing from the photo is Brianne Wagar. AJAX — A former Durham Ju- nior Lightning player ended a solid first season with the Colgate Uni- versity (Hamilton, N.Y.) Red Raid- ers women’s hockey team. Lisa Plenderleith, of Ajax, earned rookie of the year honours at the recent awards ceremony for the team on Monday night. Head coach Scott Wiley presented the award. Plender- leith started in 29 of 34 games and posted an 11-14-4 re- cord. Her 11 wins marks the second most wins by a goaltender in Colgate his- tory. She posted a .902 save per- centage and a 2.50 goals against average. Her first career start was a mem- orable one, as Plenderleith stopped 41 shots in a 1-0 loss to No. 3 New Hampshire. Her efforts landed her on the U.S. College Hockey Online (USCHO) website as the National Defensive Player of the Week. 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