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Durham plans for avian flu pandemic New contract includes 7.5% pay increase By Danielle Milley Staff Writer DURHAM — Ajax-Pickering Transit Authority workers can thank the new regional transit system for their 7.5-per cent wage increase over 18 months. The deal covers 135 transit opera- tors, mechanics, cleaners and office workers who are represented by the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE). They voted 98 per cent in favour of the deal May 3 and the APTA board ratified it May 9. The deal is retroactive to April 1, 2004 and runs until Dec. 15, 2005. The increase breaks down to two per cent April 1, 2004, two per cent Oct. 1, 2004, 1.75 per cent Jan. 1, 2005 and 1.75 per cent July 1, 2005. The Region of Durham takes over transit operations Jan. 1, 2006. APTA co-chairman Maurice Brenner (Pickering Ward 1 Regional council- lor) said the increase was higher than normal for two reasons, one of which is the impending change to regional transit. “Whether it was today or whether it was tomorrow, at some point there Report projects up to 1,390 deaths in region By Jillian Follert Staff Writer DURHAM — Saying it’s not a mat- ter of if, but when, an avian influenza pandemic hits Canada, officials at the Durham Region health department are quietly ironing out what their role should be in managing a widespread health crisis. At Thursday’s meeting of the health and social services committee, Man- ager of Environmental Health Ross MacEachern, presented an update to members on the Region’s prepared- ness plan, stressing Durham is doing all it can to be ready. The report projects between 479 and 1,390 deaths in Durham and the sur- rounding area over the course of a 12- month avian flu pandemic period. In addition, it is estimated that between 1,306 and 4,606 people would require hospitalization, and up to 233,090 would need outpatient care. “These numbers are pretty stagger- ing,” Mr. MacEachern said. “Especially when you consider that the hospitals in Durham probably couldn’t handle an extra 10 patients right now.” While specifics are still in the works, it was suggested schools could be turned into vaccination clinics and home care could be encouraged to free up hospital space. Av ian influenza, more commonly known as ‘bird flu,’ is a contagious viral infection that can affect all species of birds. It is found in bird droppings and can become airborne in contaminated dust and soil. Since 1997, there have been several cases where the virus has been trans- mitted from birds to humans, mostly in Asian countries. Between January 2004 and May 2005, 89 human cases have been documented in Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand. So far, there has been no human-to-human trans- mission, but experts say that is the inevitable next step. STEPPING WAY BACK IN WHITEVALE Merle Robillard/ News Advertiser photo PICKERING — Residents and visitors to Whitevale on the weekend were taken on a historical journey through the village’s past as part of ‘Time Tour: Drama on the Whitevale Road.’ Hosted by the Pickering Museum Village, among the day’s activities was the re-enactment a traditional family photo, with Jamie Williamson behind the camera, and Erin Wil- liamson, front, and back from left, Dianna Fordham, Mark Fordham, and Reid Williamson as the family. Budget countdown Liberals pick up top Tory Pickering MP admits move makes vote ‘very, very close’ By Tim Kelly Staff Editor DURHAM — Ever since she entered politics 18 months ago, business tycoon Belinda Stronach has been big news. Whether it was her failed Conservative Party leadership bid, her flashy clothes, or her power-couple romance with fel- low Tory Peter MacKay, the photogenic Newmarket-Aurora MP is a media dar- ling. But everything she has done in the past was eclipsed by her bombshell an- nouncement Tuesday morning that she was crossing the floor to join the Liberal party. Ms. Stronach, joined onstage at a press conference by Prime Minister Paul Mar- tin, said that “after difficult reflection,” she decided to join the Liberals because she believes “the country comes first.” She will immediately become min- ister of human resources and skills de- velopment and will also be responsible for democratic renewal and the imple- mentation of the recommendations that come out of the Gomery Commission’s final report. Ms. Stronach, who was highly critical of the man who defeated her 14 months ago for the leadership of the Conserva- tives, Stephen Harper, said “the country is crying out for political stability.” She said Mr. Harper is not sensitive to the needs of all parts of the country and believes he is jeopardizing national unity by aligning himself with the Bloc Quebe- cois. “It’s clear Ms. Stronach had difficulty Big pay raise for Pickering transit employees ✦ See Liberal, Page 5✦ See Brenner, Page 2 MP3 PHONES TAKE YOUR MUSIC WITH YOU PICKERING TOWN CENTRE UPPER LEVEL SEARS WING 905.420.0744$24999 $49999*$12999 Nokia 6620Nokia 6620Sony Ericsson S710Sony Ericsson S710Motorola VMotorola V635635 *No rebate required. Based on a 3 year service agreement. See store for details. All applicable taxes are extra. A one -time Activation fee, monthly $6.95 System Access and monthly 911 Emergency Service Access Fee also apply. 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The group is assisted by Adele Gould, a social worker with the Arthritis Society, who will provide information on medications, stress management techniques, and coping skills. To r egister or for more infor- mation, call the society at 905-434- 7221. [ What’s on ] Pickering man splits $100,000 DURHAM — Three friends have 100,000 reasons to yell ‘En- core’. Albert Mikalajunas and John Reeves, both of Pickering, and Peter Landry, of Ajax, won the second prize of $100,000 in the May 6 Super 7 draw. “We have played together as a group for about three years, We only play when the jackpot is $10 million or more and we always play Encore,” Mr. Mikalaju- nas said. All three friends are self- employed and plan to invest their winnings. The winning ticket was bought at the Maxi Mart Convenience store on Brock Road in Pickering. [ Index ] Editorial Page, 6 Sports, 8 Entertainment, 10 Classified, 11 [ Call us] General: 905 683 5110 Distribution: 905 683 5117 General Fax: 905 683 7363 Newsroom Fax: 905 683 0386 Pressrun 47,600 infodurhamregion.com SERVICE HOURS MON., WED., THURS., FRI. 7:30 A.M. - 6:00 P.M. TUES. 7:30 A.M. - 8:00 P.M. SAT. 8:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. (905) 831-5400 www.pickeringhonda.com 575 KINGSTON RD. Email: service@pickeringhonda.com The Pickering 46 PA GES ✦ Metroland Durham Region Media Group ✦ WEDNESDAY, MAY 18, 2005 ✦ Optional delivery $6 / Newsstand $1 Mike Pochwat/ News Advertiser photo Af ter 28 years as the City clerk, Bruce Taylor is retiring to a life of volunteering, com- munity activities, and to play professional bridge. Ta ylor calls it a career Longtime clerk worked in Pickering for 28 years By Danielle Milley Staff Writer PICKERING — Bruce Taylor is get- ting out before the next municipal election. “I didn’t want to have to go through another election,” joked the Picker- ing clerk in discussing his impending retirement. He added, “It will be fun to see it from a different light.” After 28 years as the clerk (he’s never held another position in Pickering), Mr. Taylor is stepping down to become deputy clerk May 30 and he officially retires June 30. “It just felt right,” said the 56-year- old who began his career with a six- year stint at the City of Burlington (his hometown) before heading east. Not many people are aware of what a municipal clerk is responsible for and Mr. Taylor explained some of his duties. The clerk, he said, takes min- utes at council meetings, informs peo- ple of council’s decisions, keeps the municipality’s records, registers births and deaths, oversees elections, as well as a variety of other duties. “My biggest job would probably be doing the work for council — pre- paring bylaws, notice of motions,” he ✦ See High, Page 5 ✦ See Taylor’s, Page 4 A HEAD-TURNER Pacifica continues to impress Wheels pullout BE PREPARED Fantino delivers emergency message Page 3 DEVIL WORSHIP Beckberger follows her dreams Page 8 A/P PA GE 2 ◆NEWS ADVERTISER ◆MAY 18, 2005 85 Kingston Rd. 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TIANO’S QUALITY PRODUCETIANO’S QUALITY PRODUCE 375 Kingston Road Pickering (beside Reid’s Dairy) 905-509-4797 store hours: Monday - Thursday 9am - 6pm, Friday 9am - 7pm, Saturday 9am - 6pm, Sunday 10am - 5pm Assorted Hanging BASKETS $$779999 Flat of 12 PANSIES $$779999 TIANO’STIANO’S GARDENGARDEN CENTRECENTRE Now Open! $$229999 $$119999 Hillview TRIPLE MIX TOPSOIL (4 pk 79¢) Plus many other in-garden specials Celia Klemenz/ News Advertiser photo Ajax-Pickering Transit Authority employees overwhelmingly approved a new contract that is giving them a 7.5-per cent pay increase over an 18-month period. Transit board member Maurice Brenner said the higher than normal raise would get employers closer to the salary structure that will be in place when the system moves to a Durham Region operation in 2006. Brenner defends deal as ‘beneficial’ to taxpayers would be a harmonization as regional transit kicks in... the impact is still going to be the same across the board (for taxpayers),” he said. He explained when transit (or other organizations) amalgamate, the work- ers tend to vote to be represented by the union that had the highest contract. In Durham, Oshawa Transit workers earn the most, so APTA workers could have either received an average increase now and a higher one in the future or a higher increase now and a smaller one in the future. Coun. Brenner said if the board hadn’t agreed to the deal, the impact on customers would have been “im- measurable. “This is not something you are going to see a lot of, it is something that is gearing up for regional transit,” he said. In previous years, APTA increases have been an average of three per cent. Despite the above-average increase, John Fleck, APTA human resources di- rector, said the increase on the budget isn’t as high as the wage increase. The impact on the 2004 budget works out to 1.93 per cent and 2.6 per cent for 2005. “What we were able to do is get to- gether as APTA and CUPE and reach a deal that is beneficial to both parties and beneficial to taxpayers in Ajax and Pickering,” he said. Coun. Brenner said the second rea- son for the increase was equity. “(The deal) still falls short of Oshawa Transit but it does narrow the gap,” he said. CUPE was pleased with the deal. “This increase is a great win for our members and it brings our wages sig- nificantly closer to what transit work- ers in neighbouring municipalities earn,” said Al Luce, vice-president of CUPE 129-01, in a release. “In our next round of bargaining, we will focus on achieving parity and enhancing other features to ensure that CUPE members continue to have the best agreement in the Durham Region.” Wo rkers also received a $500 signing bonus. ✦ Brenner from page 1 PICKERING — Fly away with the Ajax Model Aviation Club. The club holds its monthly meeting Thursday, May 19 starting at 7:30 p.m. at the East Shore Community Centre, 910 Liverpool Rd., in Pickering. The meeting consists of club news, a 50/50 raffle, and door prizes. For more information, call Doug at 905-294- 8259, or visit www.ajaxrcclub.com. Fly in to Pickering for aviation club meeting PICKERING — Jobless youth in Pick- ering recently received assistance from the federal government. “The YMCA Youth Foyer Employ- ment Resource Centre will help many unemployed youth in the Pickering area to find and keep work while con- tributing to the local economy,” said Mark Holland, Ajax-Pickering MP, in a recent release. “I am delighted that the people of Pickering will have access to a project like this one.” Mr. Holland issued the announce- ment on behalf of Lucienne Robil- lard, minister of human resources and skills development, detailing funding of $255,885 for an employment assis- tance services project targeted to help 4,300 unemployed youth in Pickering. The money is going to YMCA Durham Employment Services. Under the project, those aged 15 to 30 who are actively looking for work are going to have access to resources such as computers, the Internet, la- bour market information, job post- ings, newspapers and books. Clients can also get assistance in preparing resumes and accessing a job search site on the Internet. As well, the centre is going to hold 40 workshops on em- ployment-related topics such as inter- view skills and networking. The project is being funded through Human Resources and Skills Develop- ment Canada’s employment assistance services. The announcement is linked to Canada’s Workplace Skills Strategy, which is aimed at helping Canadians acquire the skills they need to find and keep meaningful and productive jobs. Funding for the project is provided for in the 2005 federal budget. 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If you see a photo in the Metroland Community Newspapers of Durham Region that you wish to purchase, you can order a re-print or a digital image by calling (905) 683-5110 NEWS ADVERTISER Emergency commissioner talks to board of trade about planning By Keith Gilligan Staff Writer DURHAM — Businesses need to be prepared for an emergency, just like municipalities and families. Julian Fantino, former police chief in To ronto and now the provincial com- missioner of emergency planning, said a business that isn’t prepared “could become a serious liability to your com- munity during a major emergency.” Having a plan will “assist you to con- tinue to operate,” he said. Mr. Fantino was speaking to an au- dience of about 150 during a recent luncheon hosted by the Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade. “Emergency management in Canada is a shared responsibility. Everyone has an important role to play — govern- ment, the private sector, volunteer or- ganizations have a role if and when an emergency happens,” he said. “A ll sectors of society should plan ahead and not wait for governments to do that for us,” Mr. Fantino added. “Individuals, families, businesses, civic organizations and neighbourhood as- sociations all have a role to play to control the situation, reduce the impact and help us recover more quickly.” He specifically pointed to the flood in Peterborough last year as a prime example. “No one in the community is equipped to handle all of the demands of a disaster. Knowledge and a practical plan can help reduce fear and speed up the recovery. We saw that in Peterbor- ough. If you go there today, you will see in fact how well they have recovered,” he noted. Not only is emergency planning about protecting people and property, it’s “also about the economic impacts in any given community in the event of any emergency,” he said. Pointing to the recent fire at a plastics factory in Cobourg, Mr. Fantino said, “It reminds us once again no one is im- mune from emergencies, but it is also an excellent example of how all levels of government can and do work together to protect the citizens of a community. “I believe Cobourg’s emergency pre- paredness plan worked as well as it was expected to. There was a loss of prop- erty and a loss, at least temporarily, of jobs, but no one was injured and no one was killed. That’s why it’s critical private-sector organizations be prepared to cope with a large-scale emergency and be able to operate in the event of an emergency at the same level or close to the same level, he pointed out. As well, it’s best to have a business continuity and recov- ery plan. “I know a lot of people don’t think of that, but in today’s reality, we should and we must,” he said. Mr. Fantino praised the communities of Ajax and Pickering for developing emergency plans. “I’m very, very impressed with the due diligence that has been shown in this particular area,” he said. Pickering and Ajax are working to- gether to fulfil a new community emer- gency plan he explained. They share information with each other on a regu- lar basis and both reached the ‘essen- tial’ level of planning in 2004, he said. Now they are working on an ‘enhanced’ level. In addition to the two communities, the board of trade has also developed an emergency plan, he noted. The “lessons of 9/11, the ice storm, SARS and the blackout haven’t been lost,” he stated. Ajax, Pickering businesses warned not to be liabilities Keith Gilligan/ News Advertiser photo Julian Fantino, Ontario’s commissioner of emergency planning, presented certificates recently to both Ajax Councillor Pat Brown, left, and Pickering Councillor Bill McLean. The separate presentations were in recognition of the two communities having emer- gency preparedness plans in place. Merle Robillard/ News Advertiser photo Walking to Zambia PICKERING — Ajax and Pickering residents were at the Gathering Place Pentecostal Church in Pickering on the weekend for the fundraising Mission Zambia Walk. The event raised funds to help build a preschool in Kitwe, Zambia and the Alfonso family did its par t. From left, Rosie, Mechaela, and Wayne pushed one-year-old Lia along the route. AJAX — Home from a month work- ing in an African hospital, Shirley Guppy and Suzanne Blake are sharing their story next week. The parish nurses at Pickering Vil- lage United Church will lead a discus- sion Wednesday, May 25 at 7:30 p.m., about their month-long working visit to assist the understaffed workers of Howard Hospital in Zimbabwe, Af- rica. Both are registered nurses, with Ms. Guppy, a Whitby resident and also the parish nurse at Oshawa’s Simcoe Street United Church, a former medi- cal director for intensive care and the surgical suites at the Ajax and Picker- ing hospital. Ms. Blake is a former clinical teacher at Durham College and nursing supervisor at Hillsdale Manor and Oshawa General. The presentation is at Pickering Vil- lage United Church, 300 Church St. N. in Ajax. For more information, call the church at 905-683-4721. Pickering Village nurses share African mission Federal boost aids youth looking for jobs Guilty plea entered in manslaughter case By Jeff Mitchell Staff Writer PICKERING — An online encoun- ter proved deadly for a Pickering man who was robbed by a would-be lover and left bound and gagged in his basement apartment, an Ontario Court judge heard Monday. Patrick Simaan has pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the January 2003 death of 60-year-old Hugh Cave, a man he met through an Internet dat- ing service. The 36-year-old Mr. Si- maan has been in custody since his arrest in February 2003. The prosecution and defence agree an eight-year prison sentence is the appropriate term for the crime; what remains in dispute is the amount of time Mr. Simaan ought to have shaved off for time served before his conviction on Monday. Crown counsel Frank Giordano contends Mr. Simaan ought to be given the customary two-for-one credit for the so-called “dead time.” Defence lawyer Cindy Wasser will argue the hardship Mr. Simaan has faced in jail while awaiting his sen- tence warrants a three-to-one credit. If Justice Joseph De Filippis agrees with the defence submission, Mr. Simaan would be left with a little over a year to serve. The lawyers will make further submissions on sen- tencing when the hearing resumes next month. In an statement of facts read into the record Monday, court heard Mr. Cave, a divorced man who lived in a basement apartment, and Mr. Si- maan, an unemployed carnival work- er who found himself on the streets of Toronto, originally met through an on-line dating site. The two con- versed via e-mail and telephone be- fore Mr. Cave agreed to meet Mr. Simaan in Pickering on Jan. 17, 2003, Mr. Giordano said. While Mr. Cave was seeking a sex- ual relationship, Mr. Simaan was cas- ing a robbery victim, Mr. Giordano said. When the two met, Mr. Simaan backed out of the sexual encounter and demanded money, causing Mr. Cave to become agitated, Mr. Giorda- no said. Mr. Simaan taped Mr. Cave’s mouth shut and handcuffed his arms behind his back. When the older man had difficulty breathing, Mr. Simaan cut a slit in the tape over his mouth, court heard. Ta king debit and credit cards Mr. Simaan left Mr. Cave alone on the bed, assuming people would soon be visiting the apartment. Driving the victim’s car, he went on a spending spree with the cards, leaving a trail of purchases Durham Regional Police were able later to trace. Mr. Cave, who had health prob- lems including diabetes and heart concerns, was found on the floor of his bedroom the next day, still bound and gagged, Mr. Giordano said. An autopsy showed he died of a heart attack. Ms. Wasser described her client’s troubled early years and frequent brushes with the law for petty crimes. She said that while Mr. Simaan ac- cepts responsibility for Mr. Cave’s death, he never intended to hurt him. “This crime was really about a theft that went terribly wrong,” she said. “It was, at most, a planned robbery.” The hearing resumes June 8. Remembering the past... 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Even though preparing a one-page no- tice of motion that appears in a council agenda could take hours of research or crafting a new bylaw can be a chal- lenge, he enjoys his work. “That’s sort of a fun thing that I like to do,” he said. What will he miss most when he leaves? “That’s the easiest question: all the people I worked with in here... I’m sure everyone thinks they work with the best people but I do,” he said. “Even now it’s becoming emotion- al... it’s a little bit like leaving home. I’ve grown with these people. It’s hard to leave that.” However, he’s not going to miss ev- erything about the job. “I will miss the members of council but I will not miss night meetings,” he said with a smile. In his time he has endured council meetings that ran until 4 a.m., with del- egation upon delegation taking their turn. He remembers people opposed to the airport threw paper airplanes and the people who were opposed to the dump wore Javex containers on their heads with bugs attached. “We’ve got some interesting charac- ters in town,” he said. Mr. Taylor said he’ll still follow what’s happening with the city after he retires (it helps that his son Ron works in eco- nomic development) — if he can fit in reading the paper among all the other activities he plans to do. He is going to play professional bridge, volunteer work (such as at the Ajax and Pickering hospital), par- ticipate in local clubs with his wife Marsha, and take up music again (he played the keyboards). Debi Bentley takes over as clerk May 30. She comes to the City from the Region of Durham, where she is the deputy clerk. ✦ Ta ylor’s from page 1 Taylor’s mark has been all over Pickering’s business Internet dating search led to bound Pickering man’s death Allegations set off lengthy probe of DEU By Jeff Mitchell Staff Writer DURHAM — The whistle-blower who rocked the Durham Regional Police with allegations of criminal misconduct by drug officers is himself facing disciplin- ary action. Constable Bob Chopee, identified by numerous sources as the cop who al- leged criminal activity on the part of his former colleagues on the Drug En- forcement Unit (DEU), faces four charges under the Police Ser- vices Act. The veteran officer was not present when a brief hearing was held Friday morning at a po- lice administration building in Whitby. Staff Inspector Brian Fazackerley, the prosecutor representing the police ser- vice, asked for an adjournment until mid-summer. “There are other issues being dis- cussed between counsel and man- agement of the police service that go beyond this hearing, but may have an impact,” he told the hearing officer, Su- perintendant Robert Chapman. Insp. Fazackerley would not comment further on the case. Neither will police brass, except to confirm the charges. Police spokesman Dave Selby con- firmed that Const. Chopee faces two counts of discreditable conduct and two counts of insubordination. The service will not discuss the nature of the charges; a police source said they do not relate to the DEU, or allegations levelled against its members. While police brass have never offi- cially acknowledged Const. Chopee was the original complainant in the DEU af- fair, he has been identified by numerous sources as the cop who wrote a letter to Chief Kevin McAlpine in January of 2003, accusing drug unit officers of a litany of offences, including assault and theft. The chief called in the Ontario Provin- cial Police to investigate the allegations; there followed a lengthy probe during which a number of officers were disci- plined for their reluctance to submit to interviews, even though they ultimately did provide statements to the OPP. Last summer, the chief called a press conference at which he announced no criminal charges would be laid against the officers. He also announced the for- mation of an internal task force to probe possible Police Services Act breaches. To this day, that task force has yet to report back on its findings. The tribunal is set to resume in July. Whistle-blower facing charges Ke vin McAlpine with her party on a number of fronts, including siding with the separatists,” said Liberal Dan McTeague, MP for Pickering-Scarborough East. “That’s reflected in our riding.” “It’s an important deci- sion. Whether or not it fore- stalls the vote on Thursday is another matter and only time will tell,” Mr. McTeague stated, adding most people don’t want an election right now. Mark Holland, the MP for Ajax-Pickering speculated one of the reasons for Ms. Stronach’s decision was the “disrespect in the parlia- ment” last week when the Conservatives shutdown the House of Commons on two separate days. Mr. Holland, a Liberal, added she was more mod- erate than the Conservative Party. “She felt she wasn’t at home and could serve Canada best by being in the cabinet,” he stated. Her addition will make the budget vote on Thurs- day “much closer. Prior to this, I felt sure we were heading to the polls. The vote will be very, very close.” She has been at odds with her party on the issue of same-sex marriage and has said she doesn’t believe an election at this time is in the best interests of her constituents. . Mr. Harper, who called a press conference minutes after the announcement was made, expressed relief Ms. Stronach had made a decision “before an elec- tion is called.” While he admitted that many members of his cau- cus were devastated and felt betrayed by Ms. Stron- ach’s decision, he said he did not feel that way. He characterized her decision to switch parties as being made because she didn’t believe she would ever be- come leader of the Conser- vatives. Ms. Stronach’s move leaves the Liberals with 133 seats. The NDP, who have said they will vote with the Liberals, have 19 seats. The combined forces of the Conservatives and the Bloc Quebecois have 152 votes. There are three independents. The vote on the budget is Thursday. 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The World Health Or- ganization is monitoring the situation closely and about 30 countries now have pandemic plans. Canada’s Pandemic In- fluenza Plan was released in February 2004, and the Ontario Health Pandemic Influenza Plan followed in May 2004. A revised version of the provincial plan is expect- ed next month. “A lot of things are out of the Region’s jurisdic- tion. We have to have faith in our federal and provin- cial counterparts,” said Whitby Regional Coun- cillor Pat Perkins, amid questions from council- lors about border controls and airport security in the event of a pandemic. Mr. MacEachern said Durham is on par with, or exceeding, other munici- palities in terms of plan- ning and stressed people should not be alarmed by the projections in the re- port. “We don’t want to give people too much infor- mation and create apathy or too little information and have them not know what’s going on,” he ex- plained. “We also don’t want to create panic. We feel pretty comfortable that if a pandemic hit in the near future, Durham would be able to deal with it.” ✦ High from page 1 To r onto Star file photo It was just more than a year ago that Belinda Stronach made a run at the leadership of the federal Conservative Party. Yesterday she announced she has moved to the Liberal Party. ✦ Liberal from page 1 Liberal party welcomes ‘gutsy’ move, budget vote will be close High mortality rate in strain; symptoms hard to identify Hey Grim Reaper, how about that? I had one of those moments yesterday. You know, the ones where you very clear- ly feel the hand of God giving you a whack on the backside. I was on a movie set, shooting a film with Adrian Brody, Bob Hoskins and Ben Affleck. Big time Hollywood stuff. We’d been filming for about nine or 10 hours. The novelty of working with “A list” stars was wearing off for everyone. It was getting very hot; the ten- sion was getting cranked up as the day’s shooting schedule appeared more and more in jeopardy. Tempers flared. The craft table was down to wilted veggies and some unap- petizing cheese stuff, and there just didn’t seem to be as many comfortable chairs around as we needed. Pretty dire stuff. My back was aching because I’d been standing a lot, on account of the lack of comfy chairs. My feet were sore in my costume rental shoes, and pretty soon, as is always the case when you get two or three actors gathered together, we started griping. I was in the middle of my fourth or fifth reiteration of how sore my feet were when I looked up and saw it. I can’t explain how I hadn’t seen it earlier. It clearly had been there all day long, as we were shooting right beside Lakeridge Health Os- hawa. As I stood there in mid- kvetch, I found myself staring, open-mouthed, into the win- dows of the oncology ward. A year ago exactly, I was looking through those same windows, from the other side. It hit me like a hammer to the side of the head. The win- dows are tinted, but I could still make out the chairs, those big, vinyl reclining chairs lined up around the periphery of the room, each one holding a tired, frightened soul. The world stood very still for me then. I could no longer hear the whining going on around me or the clinking, clanking buzz of the film set. The only sound I heard was my own heart beating heavily in my throat. I watched the shadows of nurses moving busily from chair to chair, dispensing hope, while the Grim Reaper leaned pa- tiently against the outside wall, bony arms crossed, a cigarette dangling from his grey lips. He looked over at me and winked. Suddenly, I wanted to cross the street. I wanted to push him out of the way, rush into the cancer ward, in my make- up and costuming and shout “Look! Look! It’s me! I was here. I was one of you! But I’m OK now. I’m better! You will be too! I swear you will.” And in that instant, just when I thought my heart would burst through my chest I was swept back to the present. And, like Saul on the road to Damascus, I opened my eyes and saw the world around me once more with perfect clarity. I felt like Scrooge waking up and finding out he has not missed Christ- mas morning. I shut my mouth, smiled hugely at my complaining companions and walked, no skipped, over to the craft table for some delicious veggies and cheese. Then I sat down on the grass, the beautifully cool, green grass. I closed my eyes and, tilt- ing my idiotic face heavenward, said a quiet “Thank you.” Neil Crone, actor-comic-writ- er, saves some of his best lines for his column. EDITORIAL LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Belinda Stronach gives Liberals a political lifeline IN THE COMMUNITY CLICK AND SAY This Week’s Question: Will you vote in the next federal election?: Yes No Not Sure Cast your vote online at infodurhamregion.com This Week’s Question: Should all teacher contracts be negotiated at the provincial level?: Votes cast: 182 Yes: 72.5% No: 24.2% Undecided 3.3% Hair goes nothing Deanna McFarlane contributed these photos of her with her mom Jeannie Wilson. With Jeannie getting ready to go through chemo- therapy for lung cancer, Deanna, a News Advertiser employee, decided they could raise money and awareness for the fight against cancer. When all the counting was done, they had raised $1,880 for the Canadian Cancer Society. In the top photo, Jeannie offered Deanna a quick pre-cut kiss, while the dynamic duo showed off their tops, below. Do you have a photo to share with our readers? If you have an amusing, interesting, historic or scenic photo to share with the community we’d like to see it. Send your photo, along with a written description of the circumstances surrounding the photo (max. 80 words) identifying the people in the photo and when it was taken to: The News Advertiser, 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax, ON, L1S 2H5. Or, e-mail photos to dstell@durhamregion.com. Neil Crone enter laughing While election fever still reigns today in Ottawa as party whips get out their calculators and make sure they have the num- bers for tomorrow’s big budget vote, Belinda Stronach did her best to steal the show. The former Conservative MP, the woman who ran for leadership of her party and lost to Stephen Harper just over a year ago, and the woman credited with helping bring together the Progressive Conser- vatives and Canadian Alliance to form a merged party, has jumped to the Liberals. It was a shocking switch, at least to outsiders who heard Ms. Stron- ach speak stridently during her leadership run about the differences she has with Paul Martin and the Liberal party. But to those who have kept a close eye on Ms. Stronach, the decision wasn’t astounding. It’s long been felt Ms. Stronach, while personally involved with top To ry Peter MacKay, is not enamoured of the man who defeated her for the leadership of the new Conservatives, Stephen Harper. The pair have had differences of opinion over same-sex marriage, among other issues. Ms. Stronach is certainly a small l-liberal who is pro choice and certainly pro women’s rights. Ms. Stronach, 39, is what you would expect a highly successful businesswoman to be. And, in the end, she didn’t believe her values, and those of many in the Con- servative caucus, were a good fit. Some would suggest, as did Mr. Harper, that Ms. Stronach simply wants a chance to be a party leader and a prime minister and didn’t see that option while remaining a Conservative. Indeed, her views on social values make her a better bet to replace Prime Minister Paul Martin, rather than Mr. Harper. In addition to providing a key vote in the House to maintain the government in office, Ms. Stronach’s change in parties also hurts Mr. Harper in central Canada. Her characterization that the Tory leader is not sensitive to the val- ues held by Canadians in many parts of the country will have impact in Ontario. And while Ms. Stronach’s defection hurts the Tories in Ontario, it can only help the Liberals who were slumping under the ongoing revelations about the sponsorship scandal. Ms. Stronach has bought Mr. Martin time, and in politics, time can make all the difference. 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Health care is worse than ever, immigration is poorly managed, our country’s security is weak and the mili- tary hasn’t improved either (we bought submarines at a garage sale). The beef and lumber indus- tries are still in limbo, U.S. rela- tions are weak and there are more illegal guns in the street now than before the ridicu- lously expensive Gun Control Act. Then there’s the sponsor- ship scandal. These politicians have proven themselves to be incompetent and they are running our country. Why are they still in power? In my rid- ing I had a little hope when the new Conservative Party was formed. It was short-lived when I learned that an MP who was an ex-Mulroney (GST) sup- porter took the reins. Twelve years ago a clear mes- sage was given when the for- mer Conservative Party almost became extinct. Please give us some hope to vote for change and bring in some new ideas that should be part of the ‘new’ Conservative Party. If politics are going to change we don’t need polished politicians who can skirt around the truth. We need new blood, people who are not afraid to question party policy and rattle a few cages. If there’s enough of them things might change. I think I just ventured into dreamland with the NDP... maybe I’ll just vote for them. Joe Kovacs, Ajax Poker, hockey mix is flush with possibilities To the editor: We aren’t accustomed to Saturday nights without good old Don Cherry and the boys in blue. They have been busy golfing this season, so we teens and adults have had to replace the hockey craze with poker. It’s odd really when you think about it. At this time last year the beer companies were giving away tickets to the Stanley Cup games. This year is a little dif- ferent, there is no big game to give away tickets to so instead they give away a poker table. It has become a huge game that people all around the world play, just like hockey. Pro hockey players play for millions, and you guessed it, pro poker players play for millions as well. I have always viewed poker as a game where you just gamble your money away, but really if you know your limits it can be a lot cheaper then following a season of hockey. With everyone playing their own home poker games, what’s going to happen when the NHL comes back? Are we just going to go back to having our poker buddies turn back into hockey buddies while the cards are put away? I really think there is enough room for both of them on a Sat- urday night. Maybe next year the beer companies will be giv- ing away tickets to the big game along with a poker table. Would that not be one of the best com- promises of all? Jenny McCoy, Pickering Maternity ward too important to close To the editor: Re: ‘Keep deliveries in Ajax, staff urges,’ May 11. My husband and I have a very strong interest in the fate of the maternity ward at Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hos- pital. Our first child is supposed to be born there this summer. We are very lucky to have an obstetrician like Dr. Janice Rug- gles, who was so strongly urged to come to Ajax last summer by the same administration that now threatens her practice. What message does this possible closure send to quali- fied, caring physicians like Dr. Ruggles? What message does it send about the importance we place on children in our society? If we can open up a gambling facility, surely we can continue to have a place where families can be supported dur- ing this important event in life. Allison Killins Ajax A/P PA GE 7 ◆NEWS ADVERTISER ◆MAY 18, 2005 Unlike some ‘lite’ Internet services, Netscape® Accelerated Internet Service is 7x faster* than regular dial-up, and only $18.95 a month. So it’s good for you and your budget. 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Veltman set to make debut Saturday in Pickering; team loses to Arthur on weekend By Al Rivett Sports Editor DURHAM — The Ajax-Pickering Rock are eagerly awaiting Saturday’s senior ‘B’ lacrosse rematch with the Arthur Aces. That’s because on that night, Jim Velt- man, captain of the newly minted Na- tional Lacrosse League champion To- ronto Rock, begins his second campaign as captain of the Ajax-Pickering Rock. And, the man they call ‘Scoop’ should help bring an end to an unimpressive start to the 2005 season. “I’m really looking forward to this week,” admits head coach Paul St. John. “We ex- pect to be up higher in the standings and we will with Jimmy coming back this week.” The 39-year-old Brampton resident, a 12-time all-pro in the NLL, will bolster the offence and especially the special teams play, which has been sorely lacking. But, according to St. John, Veltman’s not the only pro player who could be joining the Rock. Refusing to mention names until they’re done deals, St. John says he’s been in touch with several pros about playing this season for the Rock. “A few guys have expressed an interest in playing with us,” says St. John. “We have a few irons in the fire and, by the end of the week, we hope to have more (pro players) than Jim.” The Rock fell to 1-2-1 (second in East Division) with a 10-9 loss to the Aces in Arthur on Saturday night. Unlike other nights this season where the Rock have been undisciplined, this time out the club took only 19 penalty minutes, down from 60-plus in an 11-11 overtime tie against the St. Clair Storm a week ear- lier. In this loss, it was some defensive lapses that caused the Rock’s down- fall. That, and more uninspired special teams’ play, going 4-for-10 with the man advantage. “It should have been 6-for-10,” says St. John, who was, however, generally happy with his team’s overall play. “At the very least, we should be running at .500 on the power play.” St. John gave full credit to Arthur (3- 1-0, second in West Division) which, despite falling behind 3-0, roared back to score two goals before the end of the first period. The game was tied 5-5 after two. “My hat’s off to Arthur, they never quit,” says St. John, who also tipped his hat to Aces netminder Kevin Eansor. Dave Power got the start in the Rock net in the absence of regular Jay Preece, who was on the To ronto Rock bench backing up starter Bob Watson. Mark Craig continued his league-leading scoring pace with a goal and three assists. Other goals went to Brad Cann with three, Pat Van- hooser with two, Jaime Lums- den, Todd Hollinshead, and Aaron Binstock. Other assists went to John Derochie with three, Cann with two, Dan Ackerman, Cody Laforme, Binstock and Bill McLean. Saturday’s game against the Aces is at the Pickering Recreation Complex at 7 p.m. PEBBLES: The Ajax-Pickering Rock sends its condolences to the family of former Toronto Rock general manag- er and coach Les Bartley who died of colon cancer Sunday... St. John believes Ve ltman’s return to the Ajax-Pickering Rock this year will result in more NLL players coming to the senior ‘B’ loop, where there’s far less pressure than that of playing on a Major series team... Two Veltmans played in Saturday’s NLL final between the Toronto Rock and the Ari- zona Sting. Jim Veltman’s nephew Peter suited up for the Sting... Also on the floor for the Sting was goaltender Mike Miron, who’s backstopped the Ajax-Pickering Rock for the past two seasons. In 2005, however, Miron has opted to play for the Barrie Lakeshores, which joined the OLA’s Major series this season. Captain’s return to help senior Bs stem Rock-y start Jim Veltman The Sun Devils made her swim for Arizona Beckberger excited with prospects of joining Arizona State By Al Rivett Sports Editor AJAX — There’s an old proverb: Good things come to those who wait. Ajax’s Jennifer Beckberger could be the poster child for that pearl of wisdom. Graduating from Dunbarton High School a year ago, Beckberger was in swimming and academic limbo for the past year, with no scholarship offers she was satisfied with. The 19-year-old decided to return to school and continue training at the Ajax Aquatic Club in the hope that a more satisfactory offer would come her way. “I didn’t get what I wanted a year ago,” she explained. “So, I went back (to Dun- barton) for one more semester.” The decision to wait, in retrospect, was the right one, she says, as her longtime dream of attending Arizona State Uni- versity came to fruition. The senior sprint freestyler from the Ajax club, where she’s trained under head coach Trent McNicol for the past 11-and-a-half years, is mak- ing the move to the Tempe campus in September, on a full scholarship. She signed her letter of intent April 13. It’s for a variety of reasons that Beck- berger will call Arizona home for the next four years, swimming for the NCAA Division 1 school that’s part of the ultra- competitive Pacific 10 Conference. “The sunshine and the fact it’s one of the top 10 schools in the country, so it’s a pretty good school for swimming,” explains Beckberger. “Every since I was very little I had my eyes on Arizona State. It’s a good, all-round school. It has a re- ally good kinesiolgy program and that’s what I want to study.” And, it doesn’t hurt, she says, to have a friend, Amanda Gillespie, of Ottawa, who just finished her sophomore season with the Sun Devils swim team. Although Beckberger was set in her decision to attend Arizona State, there were many other schools that stepped up with scholarship offers. She pointed to Ohio State, Penn State, South Carolina, as well as several NCAA Division II schools. She paid visits to three schools — Penn State, Ohio State and ASU — but it wasn’t even close in the final analysis. “I got there and I knew I wanted to go there,” she says of Arizona. Beckberger completed a strong show- ing at the Canadian trials for the World Aquatic Championships in Montreal last weekend. Although she didn’t qualify for the Canadian contingent, she nonethe- less showed she’s an up-and-comer in the country. She made two event finals, a third place finish in the women’s 100-metre freestyle and a fifth in the 50m free. Beckberger credits McNicol with not only developing her into a world-class swimmer, but also with helping her real- ize her dream of swimming for the Sun Devils. “Trent’s been amazing with helping with everything,” says Beckberger. “He’s helped all of those swimmers (from the Ajax club) who’ve gone down to the States.” At ASU, she’ll be part of a Sun Dev- ils’ team that’s been home to Olympian Agnes Kovacs, a Hungarian individual medley and breaststroke specialist, who’ll be graduating this year. She’s also excited to be working with head coach Michael Chasson, who’s been at the helm of the swim team for the past seven years. “They have a really good head coach who’s done some good things for that team,” she says. “It’s going to be amaz- ing. I’m looking forward to competing against the best in America.” She leaves for ASU Aug. 18 and, after a week to become accustomed to her new surroundings, will begin training with the team for the upcoming season. Power Surge 05 on the pitch in Pickering this month City soccer tournament brings together best girls’ soccer teams in Ontario PICKERING — A Pickering Soccer Club team is hosting an elite tourna- ment this month. The Pickering PSC Power girls’ under-14 Ontario Youth Soccer League (OYSL) soccer squad hosts Power Surge 2005, an elite soccer tournament from May 27 to 29 at Kinsmen Park. The annual event is designed to bring together the best teams in Ontario at one invitational tourna- ment. Based on the success of the past two years, organizers have expanded the tournament to include teams from the under-13 and under-12 age groups. Participating teams are: Under-14 division: • Ajax Warriors, Aurora, Burling- ton Xplosion, Clarkson, Etobicoke, Oakville Phantoms, Pickering Pan- thers, Pickering PSC Power, Water- loo, Wexford; Under-13: • Ajax ESW, Ajax Storm, Ajax War- riors, Burlington Stingers, Glouces- ter Emerald, Kanata Lightning, Lon- don City, London United, Oakville Redgales, Pickering Strikers, Welland Wizards, York United Cougars; Under-12: • Aurora, Brams United Blaze, Kanata, Peterborough City, Picker- ing Pythons, York United Inferno, plus two teams to be announced. Kinsmen Park is off Sandy Beach Road, which is off Bayly Street, be- tween Brock and Liverpool roads. Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser file photo Ajax Aquatic Club’s Jennifer Beckberger will swim for Arizona State University Sun Devils on an athletic scholarship this fall. 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PICKERING ANNEX 1755 PICKERING PKWY #28 PICKERING, ON 905-427-0827 (& 427-9207) JONES NEWYORK FACTORY STORE IntoSummer Spring GREENWOOD HAMLET SERVICING & WESTNEY ROAD RE-ALIGNMENT STUDY Integrated Approach – Planning Act and Class Environmental Assessment NOTICE OF STUDY CO MMENCEMENT The hamlet of Greenwood has been established as a priority area for rural growth. A Settlement Capacity Study has been submitted by Berrywoods Farm Inc. as required by the Region of Durham Offi cial Plan. In order to obtain the necessary approvals to expand this hamlet, the applicant proposes to conduct the Greenwood Hamlet Servicing & Westney Road Re-alignment Study. The Greenwood Hamlet & Westney Road Re-alignment Study will address the following three components needed for the expansion: • Proposed Berrywoods Farm plan of subdivision; • Proposed Westney Road Re-alignment; and, • Proposed new wastewater system (including treatment, outfall and full collection system). Planning Act and Class Environmental Assessment The landowners will use the “integrated approach” set out in Section A.2.9 of the Class Environmental Assessment for Municipal Projects. This study will address the Planning Act approvals and the Schedule C Class Environmental Assessment requirements for the road and wastewater projects together. In accordance with the integrated approach, once the landowner has satisfi ed Section A.2.9 of the Class Environmental Assessment, the Planning Act approval of the subdivision will constitute the fulfi llment of the requirements of the Class Environmental Assessment for the specifi ed wastewater and road projects. Possible methods of implementing the proposed projects will be evaluated based on the effects on the following: • Engineering and Public Safety • Natural Environment • Social/Cultural Environment • Economic Environment Pu blic Consultation Public input during the planning process of this project is encouraged. Three Public Information Centres will be scheduled over the next year. These meetings will provide additional information and answer your questions regarding the project prior to completion of the study and the selection of a preferred solution. Comments or Questions? Add your name to our study mailing list, or if you have any comments or questions or require any further information about the study or the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment, please contact the person listed below. Ms. Lynn Collins The Sernas Group Inc. Phone: 905-686-6402 110 Scotia Court, Unit 41 Fax: 905-432-7877 Whitby, ON L1N 8Y7 email: lcollins@sernas.com This notice issued on May 13, 2005 Celia Klemenz/ News Advertiser photo Up the middle AJAX — A Dunbarton High School Spartans’ player splits through the Ajax High School Rams’ defence of Stephanie Clark, left, Julia Rivers, centre, and Lindsay O’Connell, far right, during LOSSA junior girls’ soccer action in Ajax on Monday afternoon. The Spartans kicked their way to a 3-0 victory. Nicholls, Beckberger battle in freestyle events on weekend DURHAM — Although no local swimmers qualified for the World Aquatic Championships in Montreal in July, those from local swim clubs put forth solid swims against Can- ada’s best at the world trials on the weekend. However, the world trials didn’t culminate in a spot on Canada’s world team for the Pickering Swim Club’s senior swimmer, Laura Nich- olls. The two-time Olympian wanted to make the world championships her swan song from international com- petition following a distinguished national career. Nicholls, 26, swam her specialties — the 50-metre and 100m freestyle events — finishing second in the final of the 50m free in 25.93 seconds. She placed sixth in the 100m free final in 56.95. Jessica Ward, 16, also competed at the trials for the PSC. She fin- ished 27th in the 200m breaststroke (2:43.41) and 29th in the 100m breast (1:16.04). She also swam the 50m butterfly and the 50m breast. Meanwhile, the Ajax Aquatic Club sent five swimmers to the trials. Heading the list was Jennifer Beck- berger, 19, who made event finals three times. She placed third in the 100m free in 56.60, was fifth in the 50m free in 26.38, and was ninth in the 200m free in 2:03.18. Beckberger also finished 12th in the 100m backstroke. Christine Raininger, 14, swam four events, with her best result being a 33rd-place effort in the 200m butter- fly. Eric Chan, 19, also swam four events at the trials, placing 11th in the 100m breast in 1:06.12 and 12th in the 50m breast in 30.70. He also swam the 100m and 200m free. Daniel Langlois, 17, was 11th in the 200m back (2:07.73) and 16th in the 100m back (59.27). Langlois also swam the 50m back, 400m free and 200m free. Daniel Vollmer finished 14th in the 50m back in 27.58. He also swam in the 100m back, 200m back, 100m breast and 200m individual medley. NOTES: A total of 23 swimmers were named to Canada’s world team... Vollmer has reportedly ac- cepted an athletic scholarship to the University of Denver in the fall. Fine performances by local swimmers at world trials in Montreal Scoreboard MAY 18, 2005 HIGH SCHOOL BOYS’ BASEBALL SINCLAIR INVITATIONAL - STANDINGS BLUE DIVISION 1. Lorne Park 3-0 2. Dunbarton 2-1 3. East York 2-1 4. Assumption 0-3 GREY DIVISION 1.St. Mike’s 3-0 2.King City 2-1 3.Sinclair 1-2 4.Innisdale 0-3 SCORES:Ajax 7 Birchmount Park 5; Pickering 4 Northern 1; Dunbar- ton 3 East York 1; St. Mike’s 9 King City 3; Silverthorn 6 Birchmount Park 2; Villanova 16 Notre Dame 0; Lorne Park 11 Assumption 0; Sinclair 17 Innisdale 3; Silverthorn 4 Mount Carmel 2; Villanova 7 Northern 0; East York 10 Assumption 3; St. Mike’s 6 Sinclair 2; Ajax 3 Mount Carmel 2; Pickering 5 Notre Dame 2; Lorne Park 3 Dunbarton 2; King City 6 Innisdale 3; Ajax 6 Silverthorn 4; Villanova 13 Pickering 3; Lorne Park 6 East York 5; King City 6 Sinclair 2; Mount Carmel 8 Birchmount Park 4; Notre Dame 12 Northern 2; Dunbarton 8 Assump- tion 2; St. Mike’s 14 Innisdale 1. SEMI FINALS: Lorne Park 8 St. Mike’s 1; Villanova 15 Ajax 2 FINAL:Villanova 6 Lorne Park 2 GREEN DIVISION 1.Villanova 3-0 2.Pickering 2-1 3.Notre Dame 1-2 4.Northern 0-3 BLACK DIVISION 1.Ajax 3-0 2.Silverthorn 2-1 3.Mount Carmel 1-2 4.Birchmount Park 0-3 By Mandi Hargrave Special to the News Advertiser DURHAM — Antique lovers had an opportunity last weekend to find out the value of their precious items. A Sears Home store in Whitby played host to the Antiques Roadshow; the second year for the event. Joe Gunness, who travelled from Ajax for the show, was quite curious to learn more about the pocket watch that once belonged to his grandfather. His grandfather was an engineer for CN railroad and received the pocket watch when he retired from the com- pany. He passed the watch on to his son; Mr. Gunness received it from his own father in 1989. Although Gunness is not exactly sure how old the watch is, he thinks it could be anywhere from 70 to 100 years old. “It’s older than me,” he joked. Attendees of shows across the coun- try have a chance to win the grand prize, which is to travel to Britain and be on the Antiques Roadshow. The second prize is a trip for two to Los Angeles for the Antiques Roadshow. Also, one person from each show has a chance to win a Pulaski Antique Furniture Console. For upcoming shows visit www.an- tiquesroadshowcontest.ca/Schedule. htm. P PAGE 10 ◆NEWS ADVERTISER ◆MAY 18, 2005 Just ask Mary Burton of Ajax who paid her carrier and won a $1,000 Shopping Spree in the Ajax/Pickering New Advertiser’s collection draw, which she has cho- sen to spend at Zellers. The carrier on this route, Ryan, also received a $25.00 bonus. 2nd prize winner of a $100 Shopping Spree is Janet Barclay (not shown) of Pickering, which she has chosen to spend at Loblaws and our 3rd prize winner of a $50 Shopping Spree is Delores McLeod (not shown) of Ajax, which she has chosen to spend at Sears. 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For photo reprint details see ‘customer service’ at durhamregion.com Watch for us Wednesday, Friday and Sunday for all your local news. NEWS ADVERTISER Metroland Durham Region Media Group Top musicians in Pickering to be honoured Inaugural Durham Region Music Awards coming in fall DURHAM — The Durham Region Music Society is looking for the best musicians around for its inaugural music awards. The newly-formed society is team- ing up with the Town of Whitby for the first Durham Region Music Awards, to be held Sept. 21 as part of the Town’s sesquicentennial celebrations. The awards are open to musicians who have lived in Durham Region over the last two years and have recorded material or those living elsewhere who have recorded in Durham, said Howard Ross, society president. In following years, nominations will be restricted to people living in Durham Region with recordings from the previ- ous year. The idea behind the awards is to recognize the many talented musicians in Durham for their work and their con- tributions to the arts community and to make the public aware of the depth of talent here, Ross, of the Full Count Blues Band, said. “It should be a great event,” he said. “We’ve already got a lot of response to it.” Formed in 2004, the society is a not- for-profit group designed to promote musicians and live music events in Durham. The more than 240 members offer up a wide range of talents and skills, performing and producing music and lighting, staging and sound work. Nominations are open now in the following categories: best male vocalist, best female vocalist, best instrumental- ist, best rock group, best jazz group, best blues group, best country group, best recording of the year, best live act, entertainer of the year (soloists or indi- viduals within a group,) live venue of the year and friend of the arts. For best live act, groups selected will play before a panel of judges sometime in July, Ross said. Each nomination, apart from those for best live act, live venue and friend of the arts, must be accompanied by a CD or demo, he added. Judges will pick the top three in each category. These nominees will be invited to the awards presentation at the Centennial Building in Whitby where the winners will be announced. Nominations close Aug. 1. Nomina- tion forms and more information are available on the society’s website, www. durhamregionmusicsociety.com. Antique lovers hit local show with treasures Durham student wins national animation award By Jillian Follert Staff Writer DURHAM — As many of his peers begin the daunting task of finding a job after graduation, 23-year-old John Bresky is packing his bags for Vancou- ver, where he is set to begin work for one of the world’s biggest video game publishers. Only weeks after completing the graduate animation program at Dur- ham College, he is discovering what many students across Canada already know — this is a great time to be in ani- mation. “The games industry is just massive right now, people are saying it’s big- ger than Hollywood,” says Dar Lazdins, who co-ordinates the animation pro- grams at Durham College. “Animated movies are huge as well... it’s an exciting time for the industry.” Mr. Bresky got his big break last month, when he was named one of 25 finalists in the Great Canadian Art Competition, a nationwide animation contest. Sponsored by his new employer, Electronic Arts Canada, the contest brought talented students from across the country to Vancouver for a chance at cash prizes, job offers, and a little red- carpet treatment. “It was exciting and overwhelming to meet so many important people, and other talented artists,” Mr. Bresky says. “I couldn’t believe it when my film was chosen as one of the winners.” His five-minute short, which came in second place in the animation category, depicts a man and woman fighting over the bill in a restaurant. It took just over two months to complete and uses many of the techniques taught in the Durham College program. “The program at Durham was amaz- ing, the faculty are really dedicated and there were a lot of industry profession- als that spoke to our class,” he says. “It’s also one of the few programs that has a games portion, which is so important to learn about.” In addition to providing a solid foun- dation in animation technique, Mr. Bresky says the school was instrumen- tal in encouraging his class to enter the Great Canadian Art Competition and bending other deadlines to make sure their entries would be in on time. As the only one in his class to make the final round, he was thrilled to dis- cover that Electronic Arts, which makes games for Nintendo, PlayStation and XBox, was offering jobs to 25 finalists. “They’re huge... they have 1,700 em- ployees and they’re hiring another 600 this year. I’m so excited to be part of that,” he says. 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We thank all interest- ed applicants, but only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted. JONES DESLAURIERS Insurance Management Inc. seeks RIBO licensed commercial lines Account Manager with strong customer ser- vice skills. Minimum of 3-4 years experience for our Port Hope location. ALSO seeking RIBO licensed Account Executive for our Belleville location. Forward resume by fax: 905-850-5004 or email: annetten@jdimi.com A FURNITURE MOVING company requires an az driver immediately. it pays top wages. call john 905- 985-1010. AZ DRIVERS Needed on F/T ba- sis. Tri-axle Dump & Transporting equipment. Clean Abstract and CVOR. Also, Operators needed. Exp. req'd. John Deere Controls. Send resume to: 905-426-5291. REQUIRED IMMEDIATELY!! 35 Experienced Shipper/Receiver •Team players with a positive attitude •Heavy lifting up to 75 lbs/ Shift work •Criminal Clearance * Prefer Grade 12 •Pays from $12.50/hr !! Call for appointment: 905-686-7732 Or Apply in person: May 24-27th 9am Location: 1315 Pickering Parkway, Ste 100 Fax 905-831-8134 Email: pickering.on@na.manpower.com *Ask about Reward Program & Referral Bonus Domino's Pizza NOW HIRING DRIVERS for Ajax, Oshawa & Whitby locations. Flexible hours. Cash paid nightly. Apply in person at any location: 10 Harwood Ave. S., Ajax 300 Dundas St. E.,Whitby 1051 Simcoe St. N., Oshawa 600 Grandview St. S., Oshawa ALSO MANAGEMENT POSITIONS Available for 3 qualified individuals Email resume to: cdompizzaa@aol.com or call 905-683-2366 and leave msg. ASSISTANT MANAGER We offer a competitive starting wage, flexible working hours, benefit package and opportunity for advancement. Email resume to: aianiri@twincorpinc.com or fax to: 519-749-2526 GENERAL LABOURER Applicant must have: •Mechanical Aptitude •Valid fork truck license •Provide copy of their OSSD •Be trained in WHMIS, ISO & First Aid Please submit your resume to: Jet Moulding Compounds Inc. 251 Station Street Ajax, ON. L1S 1S3 OWASCO RV Energetic self motivated sales rep required for high volume RV dealership. Proven sales track record in RV sales would be an asset, but willing to train the right individual. E-mail resume to: craig.mcfadden@owasco.com or Fax: 905-579-5802 No phone calls please. Herbal Magic is seeking professional compassionate career oriented individuals to provide weight management counselling in a clinic setting. Phone and sales experience are an asset. Full time applicants only. Call 905-432-6999 PROJECT MANAGER/RETAIL MANAGER Optionelle women's apparel is seeking a Project Manager/ Retail Manager for their retail clothing outlet to be located in Pickering. The successful candidate will be responsible for all store operations, scheduling of staff, monitoring the flow of merchandise daily and must have strong customer service and employee relation skills. Your workweek will be Thursday to Sunday, starting in June, for a period of 2 -3 months. RETAIL STAFF Optionelle women's apparel is looking for staff experienced in retail to provide customer service in our new outlet store. You must have the ability to multi task in a fast paced environment. Wo rkweek will be Thursday to Sunday, 16 - 32 hours/week. Candidates should respond ASAP by email to: eerb@optionelle.com or fax your resume to: 519-451-4164 attn: Elizabeth Erb. BLUE LINE F/T DRIVERS want- ed. Opportunities for 5 shifts a week to provide service with new specialized Accessible taxicabs and regular taxicabs in Oshawa and Clarington. Please call Roy Williams at 905-440-2011 or cell 905-439-1111. EXPANDING AGAIN,full-time driver needed for portable toilet service route, delivers, pick-ups, septic tank pumping. Must have valid G license, clean abstract req. & own vehicle. Start at $10/hour. Call 905-831-8189 or fax resume to 905-649-8294. HALDIMAND HILLS SPA VILLAGE Full Time and Part Time Openings for Registered Massage Therapists, Estheticians, and Shiatsu Therapists Are you interested in working in a spa environment? Ste. Anne's, Aveda's only destination spa in Ontario. Benefits Include *Paid Vacation which increases to 3 weeks after 5 years and 4 weeks after 10 years. *Spa Treatment Benefits provided yearly on an increasing scale *Medical, Vision, Dental and Spa Benefits *Life Insurance and Long Term Disability *In House Training Programs *Work with a Group of Healing Professionals *Be eligible for discounts on Products and Spa Services *Great Opportunity for growth Send Resume to: hr@steannes.com or fax to 905-349-3156 Haldimand Hills Spa Village RR # 1, Grafton, ON K0K 2G0 Check out our Web Site at www.haldimandhills.com OWASCO RV We require for our state of the art facility a Service Manager RV experience an asset, but will train. Top salary and bonus Fax Resumes to: 905-579-5802 David Cook General Manager RV Email: david.cook@owasco.com No phone calls please CNC Vertical Mill Machinist Ajax Machine Shop requires a confident individual for set-up, programming, running toolpaths thru Mastercam. Minimum 5 years exp. Fanuc Control. Able to work with little supervision and still be part of a team. Required immediately. Competitive wages. Fax resume to 905-427-4993 TRUCK DRIVER, AZ LISENCE, 3-years experience. Local deliver- ies. Days only, benefits after 3 months. HIAB Crane experience an asset. Respond by fax 905- 683-3734. $$$ PAID WEEKLY!!Company needs part-time/ full-time help pro- cessing unclaimed bank accounts. Call 1-866-883-0780, 24 hours. $15./HR Par t- time help. No exp. necessary. Training provided Own vehicle call (905)686-2445 after 4pm ext. 305 A CAREER IN FINANCIAL SERVICES Training provided. Representatives. Call John (905)509-4518 Adult Route Operators for home delivery of the To r onto Star in Whitby, Ajax or Pickering. Earn $800 to $1200/mo. part-time. Call 1-800-804-9663 noon-8 p.m. www.canadian deliveryservice.com /careers AFRAID OF DOWNSIZING!Are you sacrificing time away from your family due to lack of flexibility in hours or earnings? Take control of your time and income potential. Call to request an interview with one of North America's fastest growing financial services companies. Full or part time. Tr aining provided. Call Barbie Adams at 1-800-607-7503. APPLEBEE'S GRILL & Bar. We're Busy!! Now Hiring Line Cooks and Dishwashers. Top Wages & Bene- fits Program. Apply @ 155 King- ston Rd. East ,At Salem, Ajax. Contact Dave Murray AVON Incredible offer, Receive $100 worth of Free Products Join the number 1 beauty company. No quotas. Work from home. call Heidi today (905)509-1163 BUSY MOVING company seeks experienced Drivers & Swampers. Must have moving experience. Call 8am-6pm 905-914-4007. BUSY RESTAURANT requires full time experienced waitress/waiter. Apply in person with resume to: Flying Fish and Chips, 1540 Dun- das St. E. (Thickson/Dundas) CUSTOMER SERVICE/ORDER Ta k ers. $20/hr avg. Bonuses Available! We Train You!Call ARON at 905-435-0518. DATA CLERK for electronic service department. Light material handling and data entry experience required. Fax 905-668-3620 or scsanyi@bellnet.ca DOG WALKER needed for Picker- ing area; part time, 2-3 days/wk. Mid-day hours. Occ. even- ings/weekends. Must have own car, be mature, reliable & flexible. Call 905-837-8853 EXPERIENCED light and heavy duty cleaners required for Durham Region. Call Bill @ 1-800-786- 7559 after 5p.m. Leave Message. FRAMER'S HELPER required, 3 years experience. $15/hour, Oshawa-Ajax area. Own car required. Call 9am-4pm (905)706- 3923 EXPERIENCED SHINGLER min. 3-yrs experience. Vehicle and val- id driver's license an asset. Top wages. Maxwell General Con- tracting, Roofing Division, (905)623-7747 or fax (905)623- 0072 HAIRSTYLIST Full time with experience JOSEPH'S HAIRSTYLING Oshawa Centre Apply in person or call Joe (905) 723-9251 HOMEWORKERS needed!! To Assemble Products- Mailing/Pro- cessing Circulars- PC/Clerical Work Available. No Experience Needed! Free Information: www.homeworkersnetwork.com or send S.A.S.E.; QSEI, 111-336 Yo nge St., Reference #7-107, Bar- rie, ON, L4N 4C8. (705)726-9070. LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION LABOURER.Algonquin Property Services Inc. is looking for a person with a minimum of 3yrs experience with laying interlocking brick. Pay based on experience. 905-428-1844, Fax 905-428-8496 or employment@Algonquin1.com LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION- MAINTENANCE Clintar, the lead- er in the landscape industry is seeking: Landscape Construction Foreman/laborers Landscape Maintenance Foreman/laborers. Must have a minimum 2-3 years experience, drivers license is a must. Please submit applications: Gavin Watson (905) 723.6760 gwatson@clintar.com LAWN MAINTENANCE COMPA- NY seeking full time Foreman (m/f). Must have valid drivers li- cense and clean abstract. Call (905)831-1833 or Fax resume to (905)831-2446. LOCAL GENERAL LABOURERS required. Must have drivers li- cense, DZ pref., for pavement markings. Call (416) 281-9313 or fax resume to (416) 281-6528 MAGICCUTS is looking for a li- censed Assistant Manager for Whitby. Also part time stylist, for busy Oshawa salon. We offer: Competitive salary, opportunity for advancement, paid vacation, profit sharing, free training classes, con- tests/monthly prizes, benefits. Join a winning team. Call Lorraine (905) 576-2512. ORDER DESK Process inbound orders, requires pleasant telephone mannerism and data entry skills. French, bilingual & automotive related experience an asset but not mandatory. Fax 905-668-3620 or scsanyi@bellnet.ca PLACEMENT AGENTS wanted. your own hours, placing clothing collection bins for breast cancer. huge commissions fax: 905 639 2927 contact@clothingforcharityltd.com WORK FROM HOME Now you can work on your own terms. $500-$5000 MPH. Take control of your future today. www.earnmoneyglobally.com 416-376-7925. Registration Officer Positions Required $20.00/her Avg. We Train You! Call Tom (905) 435-0280 RETIRED?Want to supplement your income? Enjoy meeting peo- ple? Welcome Wagon requires representatives in Oshawa, Whit- by, Pickering, Port Perry and Co- bourg. The successful candidates for this paid, part-time position must be business minded and in- volved in their community. A car and typing skills are essential. Email resume to gyork@coecgo.ca or fax (613) 634-7768. Web site www.welcomewagon.ca ROOFING SUB CONTRACTOR req'd for fast growing company. Must have WSIB insurance, own tools & transportation. Maxwell General Contracting, Roofing Divi- sion. Please call Kirk (905)623- 7747 or fax (905)623-0072 SHORT ORDER COOKS AND dishwasher/kitchen help required for all day breakfast restaurant in Ajax. Phone 905-626-6718, & ask for Tom. SUPERINTENDENT required full- time for Oshawa/Bowmanville apartment complex. Suitable for retired/semi-retired couple. No pets. Fax resume (905)623-2257. Only those chosen for an interview will be contacted. TELEMARKETING WHITBY part- time/full-time,$9-$11/hour plus bo- nus.Experienced. Call Bet- ty(905) 666-4905 MENZIES SALON & SPA,Port Perry has an opening for a self- motivated, creative stylist to join our upscale salon. Call David or Scott 905-985-7101. RTM required for a Full Service Luxury Spa, downtown Cobourg. Please email your resume to: spainfo@heavenonearth.ca or fax 905-372-5965 AUTOMOTIVE CLASS "A" TECHNICIAN or 4-5 yr apprentice required. If you are able to work with minimal supervision, are quality oriented, are not afraid of a good days work and have a "Getting it Done" vision. Please Fax your Resume @ 905-576-1075. Very competitive flat rate with a guarantee wage. CUSTOM Mill Work shop in Pick- ering looking for experienced cabi- net maker. Please Call (905)420- 9617. EXPERIENCED PAINTERS required in Durham area. Minimum 10 years experience. Paid on piecework. Own tools and trans- portation a must. Call 905-428- 9037 FRAMER & CARPENTER'S help- er needed. Must have experience, own tools and transportation. Call 905-728-7012. FULL-TIME Millwrights, Machinery Movers & Metal Fabricators for growing Pickering business. Fax resume to: 905-831-7100 or call 905-831-3500. MECHANIC - CLASS A,good di- agnostic and a/c skills. Top wages. Scar/Pick. border. Scott 416-283- 1843. MECHANIC WANTED:Truck and/or trailer mechanic shop locat- ed in Pickering. Excellent wages and benefits. Day shift. Valid li- censes. Call Bryce (905)728-2346 or 416-297-1712 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT We have an immediate opening for someone with excellent communi- cation and customer service skills. Superior telephone manner a must, as you will be handling most incoming calls. Ability to prioritize and complete tasks within a given time frame. Must be comfortable working with Windows XP, Micro- soft Office, Email and QuickBooks (A/P, A/R). Please fax resume or apply in person to: Image Digital Printing 1143 Wentworth St. W., Unit 100, Oshawa, ON L1J 8P7. Fax: (905)571-1606. GIVE YOURSELF A RAISE!Ex- tremely reputable direct sales company is seeking friendly, dy- namic people to join their sales force. Part or full time, unlimited earnings and products that almost sell themselves! If you're looking for more time, more money and more control over your life, call Patti at (905) 579-0514 (daytime only, please). INSPECTORS/SALES Reps needed immediately. Appoint- ments booked. Strong closing skills required. Experience not necessary, will train right candi- date. Commission based, own car required. Above average income. Call Scott at (416)757-4700. SALES REP,are you bold and aggressive, full-time/part-time, $18/hour plus gas guaranteed. Prefer van. Selling framed art to small businesses. (905)839-7489 SALESPERSON experience an asset. Full/part time position. Fax/phone (905) 665-1428. or ap- ply in person to Furniture Town, 1540 Dundas St. E.Whitby. DENTAL HYGIENIST part-time re- quired for Ajax office. Please fax 905-665-6365. DENTAL HYGIENIST required im- mediately for Maternity leave. Port Hope - weekdays, part time until August then full time. Fax resume 905-885-6492 EXPERIENCED OPTICAL Assist- ant wanted for Optometrist office in Ajax. Permanent part-time posi- tion. Some evenings & Saturdays required. Please apply to: File #172, P.O. Box 481, Oshawa, ON L1H 7L5 HYGIENIST - Saturday position, once per month to start. Keep your hand in Dentistry. Warm friendly relaxed environment in East Scar- borough (416)284-9994. PA RT TIME ASSISTANT/RECEP- TION required for Pickering office, hygienist part time, Scarborough location. Thurs. and or Saturdays. 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On-site superintendent and security. 1 MONTH FREE RENT or Up to $500 Move-In Allowance Condominium Suites 1, 2, 3 Bedroom Apartments Oshawa - Starting At $700. ●Renovated Suites ●Free Utilities ●Free Parking ●Senior Discounts ●Full Security System Call for more information 905-728-4993 GM RETIREE & EMPLOYEE DISCOUNT e & oe PA RT-TIME HYGIENIST Mon- days 9a.m. - 8p.m with 2 Satur- days per month. Please deliver re- sume in person to: Whitby Dental Centre, Attention Dr. Ho., 3-1101 Brock St. S., Whitby. PA RT-TIME Registered Nurse. Required to cover maternity leave. Apply to: Linda Keating, c/o Gla- zier Medical Centre, 11 Gibb St., Oshawa, ON L1H 2J9, Fax: 905- 725-3110 PHYSIOTHERAPIST required full/part-time in busy walk-in pri- vate practice. Orthopedic and sports injury. Potential for equity position. Call (905)430-5633 for fax resume to: 905-430-1274 RMT & PHYSIO WANTED Here we grow again!! Pickering FAX (905)428-3099 RAVEN & FIRKIN -hiring experi- enced line cooks. Please apply: 67 Kingston Rd. E. Ajax or fax 905-426-1204. 3-BEDROOM BACKSPLIT,North- east Oshawa. 2 baths, walkout, deck, ravine lot. New kitchen, hardwood throughout. Schools, parks nearby. Asking $249,900. (905)576-8714 AJAX, RARE OPPORTUNITY to buy Nottingham home on oversize lot backing onto conservation land. 1 year new. Hardwood, ceramics, 9-ft ceilings, gas f/p, a/c, garage door openers, 4-bdrms, ready-to- finish bsmt w/large windows & walk-out. Avail. immediately. OPEN HOUSE Saturday May 21st 12-3pm. Sunday May 22nd 1-4pm. Call 416-716-5019 BEAUTIFUL 3 BEDROOM de- tached house, finished basement, double garage, in a very desirable area Thickson/Rossland. 1-877- 763-9611. Super Choice Real Es- tate COURTICE OPEN HOUSE Sun/Mon 2:00-5:00, 40 Valleycrest Dr. Gorgeous 3-bdrm raised bun- galow, prime area, separate dining room, greenhouse kitchen, ensuite bath, finished rec room, walkout to deck, A/G pool. 2 car garage, 50x150 lot. $253,900. (905)725- 5964 NE OSHAWA 2-storey, 4-bed- room. Extensive renovations, in- side/out. Near shopping, schools, parks, transit. Hardwood ravine lot, landscaping, perennial beds, per- gola, in-ground pool with security cover & equipment. Insulated dou- ble garage. A/C. All appliances. Virtually a new house in a private park-like setting. Available immedi- ately. $299,900. 1068 Exeter St. (905)263-4599 NORTH AJAX -4 bedroom de- tached. Has one bedroom apart- ment with side entrance. Rec room, hardwood floor, ceramic tile, large deck. Open House May 21 from 2pm-4pm. Call Sobia: (905)426-3917 for more info. OPEN HOUSE / Whitby, Sat, Sun, 1-4. 10 Spinning Lane $315,000. Unbelievable 209-ft. lot. Finished top to bottom. 3 Bed- rooms, 2.5 Baths. Call 905-430- 3808. List #1707 view home at www.privateexchange.com REDUCED - 4 bedroom 2 storey home in Whitby, in-ground pool in private yard, loads of upgrades, $329,900. Call (905) (905)668- 5689. Open House Sat. and Sun. 2 WATERFRONT COTTAGES for sale by owner. Cameron Lake (Fenelon Falls). 3-bdrm ($129,000) adjacent to 4-bdrm all-season ($149,000). Exceptionally clean water, western exposure. Each cottage has 100' waterfront (owned), screened porches, per- manent docks & waterfront decks. 1 hour from 115/401 interchange. Fully furnished & equipped, turn the key and enjoy the summer! (905)623-7496. CENTRAL OSHAWA LOCATION, body shop with spray booth, also other sizes ranging from 700- 1600sq.ft. with bay/garage doors and offices. (905)259-2552 FOR LEASE, INDUSTRIAL UNIT 2600sq ft (2000sq ft work space, 600sq ft office & storage space) No body shops. Avail. May 1st. Oshawa area. Call 905-429-8239 or (905)723-1123 INDUSTRIAL BAYS, near OC, roll-up, side entrance, parking, auto repair, machining, other uses. From $850/mo. all inclusive, Month-to-month considered. Bud- get storage units. (905)576-2982 NORTH PICKERING.Shop for rent, 1800sq ft $1350/mth plus heat/hydro or could be divided into two small units. Call (905)831- 8189 OFFICE FOR RENT - 1,000 sq. ft. consists of 4 offices, reception area and washroom. $750/month all inclusive. Available June 1st. Call Al (905)434-1888, evenings (905)725-7828 OFFICE SPACE near Oshawa Centre, 400-sq.ft-2250-sq.ft avail- able in bright, newly renovated bldg, main street, parking, $10- $12/sq.ft. net. Randolph Lengauer Sutton Group 905-259-2020 BE YOUR OWN BOSS!Work from home and earn 6 figure in- come. Have time and freedom. Tr aining, No Experience Neces- sary. Not MLM. Call now: 1-800- 679-3661, ext. #1. CHIP TRUCK, 24', 1972 Winnaba- go, 3 double fryers, grill, steam ta- ble,2 stainless fridges, freezer, everything you need and then some, $25,000. negotiable. (905)579-1053 after 6. COMPUTER/IT RETAIL- seeks buyer/investor/partner for growth. North Durham. 416-804-4140. FASTWAY COURIERS new fran- chise to region. Be your own boss, ground level opportunity, exclusive territories. www.fastway.ca Call 1-877-739-2520. HERBALIFE INDEPENDENT Distributor. Work from Home -- Ask Me How -- Online at www.health-lifestyle.com JUMP!What an opportunity! Magnetsigns is one of the fastest growing franchise networks in Canada. We are looking for some- one to own and operate an estab- lished Magnetsign franchise in your area. Call 1-800-219-8977 ext 2 or visit www.magnetsigns.com NEW - ALTERNATIVE energy source. No sun, wind, chemicals, fusion, burns no fuel, no pollution. Seeking investors large or small. (905) 725-7327 www.carew4@sympatico.ca $$$MORTGAGE FINANCING$$$ - $$$1ST AND 2ND MORTGAG- ES $$$ www.mortgagebid.ca or call Dennis @1-800-915-2353. Purchases, renewals or refinance. To consolidate your debts. Lowest rates possible for residential or commercial.Credit issues, self em- ployed, I will assess your needs. Prompt, professional service. $$100% FINANCING OAC 5 yr. at 4.55% or Variable @ 3.45% OAC, Cash take-outs, Refi- nances, Self-employed, Commer- cial even poor credit. Call Kevin: 1-800-328-7887 ext. 366. $$Money$$100% 1st, 2nd and 3rd Mortgages. Bad credit OK. Call Ontario Wide 1-888-307-7799. DEBTS out of control? Mtgs, con- solidations, auto loans, private funds available. We can help!!! Better Credit Solutions (416)878- 2323, (416)876-2106 MORTGAGES - Good, bad and ugly. Financing for any purpose. All applications accepted. Call Community Mortgage Services Corp. (905)668-6805 Cozy getaway with 32ft. Cobra trailer. Immaculate. 2 decks, awning, storage building. Asking $35,000 including License of Occupation. CALL 905-377-0361 OR 905-242-9740CALL 905-377-0361 OR 905-242-9740 Pond, Pool, PrivacyPond, Pool, Privacy (just north of Cobourg, 10 mins. from Rice Lake)(just north of Cobourg, 10 mins. from Rice Lake) DURHAM CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD EXPROPRIATIONS ACT NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL TO EXPROPRIATE LAND IN THE MATTER OF an application by the Durham Catholic District School Board (expropriating authority) for approval to expropriate land being composed of part of Lots 5 and 6 Municipal Compiled Plan No. 11 now designated as Part 2 on Reference Plan 40R -23413, Town of Ajax, Regional Municipality of Durham, for purpose of improving access to the St. Francis de Sales Catholic School. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the application has been made for approval to expropriate the land described as follows: Part of Lots 5 and 6 Municipal Compiled Plan No. 11 now designated as part 2 on plan 40R -23413, Town of Ajax, Regional Municipality of Durham. Any owner of lands in respect of which notice is given who desires an inquiry into whether the taking of such land is fair, sound and reasonably necessary in the achievement of the objectives of the expropriating authority shall so notify the ap- proving authority in writing. (a) in the case of a registered owner, served personally or by registered mail, within thirty days after he is served with the notice, or when he is served by publication within thirty days after the first publication of the notice; (b) in the case of an owner who is not a registered owner, within thirty days after the first publication of notice. The approving authority is: Durham Catholic District School Board 650 Rossland Road West, Oshawa, Ontario L1J 7C4 The expropriating authority is: Durham Catholic District School Board 650 Rossland Road West, Oshawa, Ontario L1J 7C4 DURHAM CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD Mary Ann Martin - Chair of the Board Patricia A. Manson - Director of Education/Secretary/Treasurer NOTES: 1. The Expropriations Act provides that: (a) where an inquiry is requested, it shall be conducted by an inquiry officer appointed by the Attorney General; (b) the inquiry officer, (i) shall give every party to the inquiry an opportunity to present evidence and argument and to examine and cross examine witnesses, either personally or by his counsel or agent and (ii) may recommend to the approving authority that a party to the inquiry be paid a fixed amount for his costs of the inquiry not to exceed $200 and the approving authority may, in its discretion, order the expropriating authority to pay such costs forthwith. 2.“Owner” and “registered owner” are defined in the Act as follows: “Owner” includes a mortgagee, tenant, execution creditor, a person entitled to a limited estate or interest in land, a committee of the estate of a mentally incompetent person or of a person incapable of managing his or her own affairs, and a guardian, executor, administrator or trustee in whom the land is vested. “Registered owner” means an owner of land whose interest in the land is defined and whose name is specified in an instrument in the proper land registry, or sheriff’s office, and includes a person shown as a tenant of land on the last revised assessment roll. 3. The expropriating authority, each owner who notifies the approving authority that he desires a hearing in respect of the lands intended to be expropriated and any owner added as a party by the inquiry officer are parties to the inquiry. 4. This Notice first published on the 4th day of May, 2005 R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 363, Form 2 From 4.74% for 5 years. 1st. & 2nd Mortgages to 100% (OAC) Best Available Rates Private Mortgage Funds Arrears P.O.S Refinancing Debt Consolidation a Specialty For FAST PROFESSIONAL SERVICE Call 905-666-4986 A GORGEOUS - 3 bdrm. home (M/F). Near school, park, & GO. Fireplace, a/c, appliances, digital cable, 3-car parking, no smok- ing/pets. $1300+60% utilities. 905- 831-9329, Pickering. 1 BEDROOM BASEMENT apart- ment, fully self contained, private entrance. Park/John, only $550/in- clusive. 416-402-3435. 1 & 2 BEDROOM apartments, 576 Mary St. E., Whitby. Small quiet, cozy building. Close to downtown. 905-665-7509. 1 BEDROOM apartment fully fur- nished, in Oshawa. Utilities includ- ed. $700/month. Available May 15th. Must have 2 references. (416)845-4369 1 BEDROOM apartment in Picker- ing. Spacious. Own Entrance. Parking available. No smok- ing/pets. Call for an appointment: (905)426-1742. Avail. June 15th. 1 BEDROOM apt. $625/mo in- cludes heat & hydro. ALSO 2-bdrm apt $775/mo plus heat & hydro. Located in North Pickering. Call (905)831-8189 1-BDRM $725,2-Bdrm $775 all in- clusive. North Oshawa/Oshawa Centre. Available May 1. First/Last. No pets. for more info call (905)723-1647, (905)720-9935 1-BEDROOM APARTMENTS, $745/month inclusive, June/July 1st. Immaculate newer building in decent Oshawa neighbourhood, Prefer quality adult tenants, No dogs. 905-448-0390, 905-439- 8893 1-BEDROOM Apt. in private resi- dential South Oshawa home, suit quiet, mature working non-smoker, no pets. $625/mo. first/last In- cludes many extras. Immediate. (905)579-7145 after 6pm 1-BEDROOM BASEMENT apt., Dixie/Finch, separate entrance, in- cludes all utilities. No smok- ing/pets. Available now. Male or female, first/last. (416)209-3479; 416-571-6626. CENTRAL OSHAWA -newly reno- vated huge 3 bedroom apt. Huge yard, all inclusive, available NOW! $1150. negotiable. (905)655-5789 1011 SIMCOE ST. N.,Oshawa - Large 3 bedroom town home suites with full basements, avail- able for rent. Private fenced yards with mature trees. Close to all amenities. $999.00 per month. One month free! Call (905)579- 7649 for an appointment. 1011 SIMCOE ST. N.,Oshawa - Large 3 bedroom 2 storey town home suites with full basements, available for rent. Private fenced yards with mature trees. $999.00 per month. 12th month free! Call (905)579-7649 for an appointment. 1st Class Bachelorette Apt. PORT UNION/401 Area Priv. Bath/Kitchenette Ladies Preferred $395.00 Monthly Call Paul 416-271-7994 CHECK THIS OUT 1st Class Executive Apt. PORT UNION/401 Area Newly Renovated & Spacious 1 Bedroom. w/in Closet, New Kitchen. Laundry. Big Backyard. Parking. FREE Cable/internet. Minutes to GO Station NO PETS/SMOKING $1095.00 Monthly Call Paul 416-271-7994 2 BEDROOM -Pickering. Separate entrance. Backs onto Ravine. Very roomy/bright. 4 appliances. Avail- able July 1st. $1100/mo. inclusive. (905)686-2228 or (905)686-8551, Alen Liaghati. 2 BEDROOM basement apt. Pick- ering. All inclusive. Available im- mediately. No pets/smoking. Sep. entrance, near bus/park/schools, 905-427-6813; 416-771-7203. 2 BEDROOM,large living/dining rooms, eat-in kitchen, walk-out to deck and huge yard. Great Ajax location, 2-parking spots included. Available June 1st. $1100/month. Call Wendy (416)818-9255 2-BEDROOM APARTMENT,12- plex building, w/balcony and park- ing. $850/mo inclusive. Near downtown Oshawa. 80 William St. W.Avail. July 1st. no pets. 1(866)327-7485. AJAX -1 Bedroom basement apartment. Newly decorated. Ap- pliances, A/C, Private entrance, Min. from GO. No pets, non smok- er. $700/mo. Call (905)686-2625. AJAX -Large 1 bedroom base- ment apt. Newly renovated. $800/mo. inclusive. No smoking or pets. Available immediately, Call (905)428-9492. AJAX SOUTH -Large 1 bedroom basement. Freshly painted. Separ- ate entrance. Laundry. Parking. $750 inclusive. Available immedi- ately. Call (905)428-7863. AJAX CENTRAL,basement 1- bedroom, clean & bright, 4 appli- ances, 1-parking, separate en- trance, no pets. $600/month+ util- ities. Available June 1st. (905)683- 8768. AJAX new, bright, spacious 2-bed- room basement apt. Shared laun- dry, parking, close to all amenities, no smoking/pets, unfurnished $900, fully furnished $1100, util- ities included. Available Immedi- ately. 905-619-3403. AJAX SOUTH - One Bedroom very bright and spacious basement apt. All appliances including laun- dry. Sep. entrance, parking, very clean. Available immediately. $800/all inclusive, for single occu- pancy. References. 905-706-8171 or evenings 905-683-1300. AJAX SOUTH - Large 1-bedroom in Christian home, suits quiet sin- gle female. A/C, parking, sep. en- trance, avail. immed. First/last/ref- erences, no pets/smoking $700/in- clusive; 905-686-6773. AJAX TWO BEDROOM ,for rent, share facilities, no pets. $400/month. Available immediate- ly. Telephone (416)707-1889 or (905)231-0146. AJAX,Immaculate 2-bedroom basement apt. Large, 4-newer ap- pliances, newly renovated bath- room, 2-parking, close to schools/shopping. $950/mo inclu- sive. Avail. immediately. Call Mike weekdays 905-427-4077 ext 24 or eve/wknds 905-442-0020 AJAX,2-bdrm bsmt. Close to all amenities. Utilities, cable incl. No smoking/pets. $900/mo. Avail.June 1st, First/last req'd. Call days 416-219-7230 or evenings (905)426-9136 AJAX,large 1-bedroom basement apt, Salem/Bayly, Must See nice/clean, separate entrance, 4-appliances, parking, no smok- ing/pets, $695/month plus utilities. 905-668-8607, 416-287-4560. AJAX-NORTH,Griffith/Wilce. Large 1-bedroom apartment, sep- arate entrance, new appliances. Cable, parking and utilities includ- ed, $750/month. No pets/smok- ing. First/last/references required. Available June 1st. 905-619-2226. AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY! Spacious 3-bedroom, 2 bath- rooms, lower half of duplex, Oshawa. Laundry hook-up, fridge/stove, gas, water, parking incl. $885/mo + hydro. Call 905- 885-6973 BACHELOR apartment in Oshawa. Utilities included. $450/month Available May 15th Must have 2 references. (416)845-4369. BACHELOR, ONE & TWO bed- room apartments, in most beautiful adult lifestyle building. Available immediately. Stevenson & Ross- land, Oshawa. Call 905-723-1009 or 905-579-3700 BLOOR ST. EAST OSHAWA - Convenientl near No Frills /401. 1- BEDROOM $635+hdyro (approx. $30), May/June 1st. 2-BED- ROOMS, $745+hydro($50/mo). May/June 1st.. First/last, 1-park- ing. Immaculate, well-maintained, bright. Laundry, small building. Bus-stop at door. No pets. 905- 668-1946. BLUEWATER PARK WHITBY 1 & 2 Bedrooms. Please call Mon-Fri. 9 a.m.- 7 p.m. 905-571-3522 Shelter Canadian Properties Ltd. BOWMANVILLE,2-bedroom, main floor plus basement duplex, in excellent condition, deck, gar- age, sunroom, storage, laundry, available June/July 1 $895+hydro. Call 905-728-0999. BRIGHT, NEWLY RENO’D,1 Bdrm bsmt apt , quiet street, near Oshawa General Hospital. Own driveway, laundry and entrance! Central Air. Incl extra room for storage/office. $750 Incl. Suit ma- ture person. No smoking/pets. De- eDee 905-436-1613 or Lisa 416- 930-6364 BROOKLIN - 2 bed. apt. on 2nd floor, redecorated and updated, 4 appliances, no dogs. Rent $895+hydro. Available now. First/last. 905-424-9743. CENTRAL OSHAWA,spacious 2- bdrm, 2nd & 3rd level of house. Separate entrance, a/c. $900/mo inclusive. No smoking/pets. First/last. Call (905)434-1678. CLEAN 1-BDRM $780/month, 2 bedroom $820., newly decorated. Utilities included. Simcoe/Mill area, small quiet apt. building. Call for appt. (905)579-9890. CLIPPER APARTMENTS AJAX - 2 & 3 Bed. Please call Mon-Fri 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. 905-683-6021 Shelter Canadian Properties Ltd. COURTICE 2 2-bedroom apart- ments in house, $899-inclusive and $799-inclusive. Available June 1st Non smoking. Call Cindy (905)432-3222 lve msg. DOWNTOWN WHITBY - big 2 bedroom, $950 inclusive, parking, available immediately,a must see! lst/last Call (416)520-6392 or (905)669-4009 LARGE 1-BEDROOM basement. Large livingroom, kitchen, shared laundry/workroom. Private Bath- room w/shower, carpeted, storage. Shared Driveway, AC. $700 inclu- sive except cable/phone. Near OG Hospital, O'Neill High School. Ref- erences, Proof of Employment.. Available June. 905-728-0934 leave message LARGE bright one-bedroom apt near Oshawa hospital, all inclu- sive, parking, laundry, June 1, $695. (416)725-7037, (905)673- 5842. NEWLY RENOVATED 2-bedroom basement with walk-out patio, parking, utilities included. Near Whitby Mall, bus stop. Available immediately. No pets. (905)665- 0868. NORTH Oshawa - 2 bedroom, May lst./June lst. Clean, family building. Heat, hydro and two ap- pliances included. Pay cable, park- ing and laundry facilities. (905) 723-2094 NW WHITBY New large 1-bed- room basement apt. All utilities paid, own heating/cooling equip. garage, special place for a special person, ideal for semi-retired, $890/month, available July 1st, references. 905-430-0034. ONE BEDROOM newly decorated upper. Oak kitchen, big windows, great view with water.Very private parking at door, available now, $875/mo.+utilities. Westney Rd/Hwy. 7. (905)619-5134 ONE BEDROOM APARTMENTS in downtown Oshawa area, newly renovated. $680/mo. includes heat/hydro. Available immediately. Call (905)579-4454 ONE BEDROOM APT.with balco- ny, $775. in private very well-main- tained Oshawa building, available asap. or June 1st. 2-bedroom $925, June 1st. 905-721-0831. ONE BEDROOM basement apt North Oshawa. Available June 1. Large, newly renovated, $800-in- clusive. includes laundry, suits sin- gle. (905)432-9114 OSHAWA 1-bdrm above ground basement apt. Laundry, very clean, parking, separate entrance. $750/mo inclusive. Avail. immedi- ately. No pets. (905)999-9115 Oshawa - 2 bedroom, centrally lo- cated, newly renovated, sunroom, parking, laundry. Avail June/July. first/last required. Call (905)571- 2868 OSHAWA - BASEMENT 2 bed- room apartment. Completely reno- vated and painted. Available June 1. $1200 including utilities. 416- 566-9996. OSHAWA -spacious 3 bedroom in duplex. Very clean, appliances in- cluded, parking. First/last required. Available immediately. $850/month plus utilities. 905-420-1846. OSHAWA APTS., Clean quiet newer bldgs. Bachelor, 1 & 2 bed- room includes utilities, parking, laundry on site, no dogs. (905)571-0425 or 1-888-558-2622 OSHAWA LARGE CLEAN 2-bed- room apartment. Newly renovated in very quiet adult lifestyle building, near all amenities. $775 first/last Avail. June/July 1st. Local 289- 314-3651. OSHAWA Park/Adelaide area. (230 Nipigon St) 2-bedrooms available. Well maintained build- ing. Near all amenities. From only $835/mo. Call (905)723-0977. OSHAWA, BOND/SIMCOE,Spa- cious 1 & 2-bdrms, low-rise build- ing. From $660/mo + hydro, avail- able July 1st. Appliances, laundry facilities, parking included, 905- 434-7931. OSHAWA, HARMONY/OLIVE,2- bedroom in legal duplex, applianc- es, coin-laundry, parking, a/c, close to everything. $925 inclusive. First/last, references. From June 1st. (905)434-6051 OSHAWA, King/Ritson, multi lev- el 1-bdrm bsmt apt. Separate en- trance, laundry, parking, close to downtown. $680/mo inclusive. (905)914-3133 OSHAWA-1-bedroom basement, $650 all inclusive, 1 car parking, separate entrance, No smok- ers/pets. First/last required. Call between 9am-9pm (905)723-7242 PICKERING -1 bdrm. plus den bsmt. apt. Very desirable area, Rosebank/Sheppard, large drive- way.$845/inclusive. Avail. immedi- ately. First/last, references. Call 905-409-7326. PICKERING - 401/WHITES -clean bright 2-bed. basement apt. Sep. entrance, no pets/smoking. $800/first/last/immediately. (905)420-4000 PICKERING - Bayly/Liverpool, 1- bedroom basement apartment, newly renovated. Parking, laun- dry, full kitchen, 3pc bath, no smoking/pets, $750/inclusive, first/last. (905)831-8654. PICKERING - Newly renovated, clean & bright, 2 bdrm. apt. Whites Rd./401. Separate entrance with walk-out & laundry. 1 parking. $950/all inclusive. No smoking. First/last. Avail. June 1. Call 905- 837-0702. PICKERING -1 bedroom base- ment apt. (Kingston Rd. & Rouge- mount). Separate entrance, separ- ate laundry. Non smoking, no pets. $650/mo. First/Last/References. Call (905)509-7199. PICKERING 1-bedroom base- ment, spacious living room, eat-in kitchen, separate entrance, no smoker/pets, suits single working person. Avail. immediately, $750.mo inclusive. First/last. (905)427-8243, (416)677-4449 PICKERING VILLAGE,legal 2- bedroom basement. All inclusive No smoking/pets, sep entrance, $795/month, first/last. ONE car parking, available immediately. (416)783-1410 PICKERING, 1-BDRM basement, bright, clean, separate entrance, 4-appliances, a/c, parking, above ground windows. $750/mo inclu- sive, avail immediately. No smok- ing/pets. First/last. 905-839-0098 PICKERING,401/Brock. Clean, small 2 bedroom bsmt. apt. Sep. entrance, 4pc bath, no pets/smok- ing, $825/inclusive, first/last. Im- mediately. 416-347-5621 or 416- 931-8802 PICKERING,Executive home, fur- nished/unfurnished 1-bedroom basement, single working person preferred. $750/monthly, all inclu- sive, cable & parking. First/last. Avail. immediately. (905)420-8376. PICKERING, TRIDEL MILLENNI- UM,2-bedrooms, 1 bath, 5 appli- ances, parking, $1350/month, June 1st. Paul (416)399-5377 PICKERING,Whites/Finch, large 1-bedroom basement, separate entrance, all inclusive. Laundry, cable, parking. No smoking. Avail- able immediately. $650. (905)839-6136 PICKERING/AJAX 1 &2 bedroom basement apts.. $750/$850/inclu- sive. Private entrance, parking, laundry, 5-pc washroom, available June 1st. (416)616-7776. Regency Manor 2-BEDROOM extra-large in quiet bldg, freshly painted, in beautiful Whitby neighbourhood. Ideal for adults & seniors. clean building. insuite storage, onsite laundry. Incredible value $895 905-668-7758 REGENCY PLACE 15 Regency Cres. Whitby 50+ lifestyle apt. complex. Clean quiet building, across from park. Close to down- town. Daily activities incl. All utilities incl. Call (905)430-7397 www.realstar.ca SIMCOE ST. N.1- one bedroom, 3 - two bedroom units, Oshawa, air, 5 appliances, Luxury apart- ments, 1 bed $1280. plus parking, 2 bedrooms $l,460. plus parking. Call 905-571-3760 SIMCOE/MILL OSHAWA, close to 401. Nice, quiet building near shopping, transportation. Utilities included. 1 & 2-bdrm, $749 & $849/month, Available June/July 1st. (905)436-7686 until 7:30pm. THICKSON/ROSSLAND,smoke- free 1-bedroom basement, separ- ate entrance. June 1st. $850/month, references, first/last required. Includes: heat, c/a, laun- dry, parking, use of pool. Suit sin- gle/couple, no pets. Cindy (905)723-8111 TWO BEDROOM main floor, fully renovated bungalow, laundry, all utilities included. Close to all amenities. North Ajax. $1100. Available June lst. Telephone (905) 427-9734. UXBRIDGE NEW!To wn- house/Apartment rentals. 2 bed- rooms, 4 appliances, air cond. pat- io/garden, parking, storage. (905) 852-4777 Signing Bonus. Free BBQ! WHITBY - Garden St. apt. build- ing. Spacious, carpeted, newly painted with balcony. Close to bus, shopping, all utilities incl. Avail. now, first/last, no pets. 1-bdrm $800; 2-bdrm $900; 3-bdrm $1000. 905-767-2565 WHITBY - Large 1 bedroom apart- ment in Country setting. 4 appli- ances. C/A/C. Parking. No pets preferred. $900 inclusive. Avail- able immediately. Lilian: (905)655- 4321, 416-716-2839. WHITBY 1-BEDROOM basement apt., located near Cochrane/Hwy 2. Avail June 1st. $650/month all inclusive. 905-424-2985 WHITBY 2 BEDROOM large, small senior-occupied building, Dundas/Brock, no pets, no smok- ing $929+hydro, June 1, (416)438- 4895 WHITBY large brand new bachelor apt. Separate entrance, all inclu- sive, cable, parking, laundry, int- net.. Large deck to share with owner. $650/inclusive. Avail June lst. Call (416)209-4857 WHITBY Place, 900 Dundas St. E., One and two bedroom suites. Low rise building, park like setting, balcony or patio. Close to down- town. In-suite storage. All util. incl. (905)430-5420. www.realstar.ca WHITBY SOUTH-spacious 1&2 bedroom, $750 - $880, laundry, first/last, near Go, Available now or June 1st. Daytime viewings Mon- Fr i. Days(905)666-3338, evenings (905)832-2722. WHITBY,bright 3-bdrm mainfloor, 4 appliances, parking & garage, close to schools, shopping, $1100/mo + 1/2 utilities. Avail. im- mediately. Call Mike days 905- 427-4077 ext. 24, evenings/week- ends. 905-442-0020. WHITBY, 1-BEDROOM,bright le- gal basement apartment, separate entrance, cable, internet, no smok- ing; no pets, newly renovated, $800. (416)827-3334. WHITBY, BROCK/HWY 2.Large bright 1-bdrm+den bsmt, own en- trance, parking, laundry, a/c, cable. Near amenities. No pets/ smoking outside. $800/mo inclu- sive. Immed. (905)668-2362 WHITBY,immaculate 2 bdrm apartment, available June 1st, $868, rent includes appliances, heat, parking and laundry facilities. 905-666-1074 or 905-556-0455 WHITBY, LOVELY 2-bedroom basement apt., separate entrance, 4pc. bath, wet bar, 2 car parking, own laundry facilities. $950/month inclusive. July 1st. (905)665-1903 WHITBY-3-bedroom suite $950 - all inclusive, close to all amenities. Office hours 9-5 Monday - Friday. (905)666-4589. WHITES RD/FINCH.One-bed- room basement apt. Own en- trance, newly renovated, all inclu- sive,non-smoker/pets. Single working person. $725, available June 1st. (905)831-3271 A-ABA-DABA-DO NOBODY NEEDS TO RENT If you're paying $750+/mo you CAN OWN - LET ME SHOW YOU! No Down Payment!! Ken Collis, Assoc. Brkr, Coldwell Banker RMR R.E. (905)728-9414 or 1-877-663-1054 kencollis@sympatico.ca 3 BEDROOM main floor bunga- low, East Oshawa, 6 appliances, parking, A/C, gas heat, no smok- ing/pets. $1000/month plus 60% utilities. 1st/last. (905)728-8711 A EAST OSHAWA,3-bedroom main floor bungalow. Quiet street, newly renovated, no smoking/pets. Close to 401. $1100+ 2/3 utilities. Available June 1st. (905)626-9095 4-BEDROOM DETACHED,5 ap- pliances, double garage, laundry, a/c, fireplace, fenced backyard, 2-1/2 baths. $1500+ 2/3 utilities. ALSO newly renovated 1-bdrm bsmt, separate entrance. Both available immediately. Or can rent entire house, call for details. No smoking/pets. Hwy 2/Church, Ajax. (905)837-0632 401/MARKHAM RD.Spacious 3 bedroom town homes, fenced in backyard, private garage & driveway, carpeted, family room, appliance and ceramic floors. Also available 2 bedroom apart- ments(s). www.realstar.ca 416- 292-0118 A LOVELY DETACHED house Ritson/Olive. Available immediate- ly, 3-bdrms, M/F fam, single gar- age, private drive, Park & school nearby $1500/mo/inclusive. Lilian (905)655-4321, 416-716-2839. A+ LOCATION in North Oshawa, 3-bedroom in 2-storey building $1200. 1-bedroom basement, $650+ utilities. Trent St. 1-bed- room basement $750 inclusive. Call Taghi (905)442-6761. ABSOLUTELY astounding 6 months free, then own a house from $600/month o.a.c. Up to $5,000 cash back to you! Require $30,000 plus family income and good credit. Short of down pay- ment? Call Bill Roka, Sales Rep. today! Re Max Spirit (905) 728- 1600, 1-888-732-1600 AN UNBEATABLE DEAL!0 down, own your own home. Car- ries for less than rent. OAC. Mini- mum income required per house- hold is $40,000. Please call Aure- lia Cosma, Remax Spirit Inc. 1- 888-732-1600 or (905)728-1600, 24 hr. pager. BASELINE/COURTICE RD.- close to 401, 4-bedrooms, appli- ances, big yard, $925+util. Avail- able June 15th. Days 905-434- 4566 COURTICE AREA,Country home available July 1, $1,000 month & Utilities. No smoking/pets. Refer- ences required. Four appliances & cable TV included. (905)623- 2824. IMMACULATE 3+1 BEDROOM home, Cobourg. Custom kitchen, Jacuzzi bath, finished bsmt with fireplace, central air, beautiful yard, elevated deck, gardens and fish pond. $1200/mth+ util. First/last, references required. Available flexible. Call John Rox- borough for rental appl. at (905)372-5428 NEWCASTLE CENTURY HOME, $1100+utilities. 2-bdrms. Avail. June/July. No pets. Close to 401. Gas heating, 5 appliances, front porch, back deck. First/last, refer- ences. Marie 1-416-693-8924. NEWTONVILLE - large 4-bedroom semi in country, oversized kitchen, sewing or computer room on main floor, garden,newly broadloomed bedrooms, single garage, near Newtonville Rd/401. Avail. immedi- ately. $1,000/mo.+util. No pets. (905)576-8381 or 905-683-0832. NORTH BOWMANVILLE,3+1 bedroom raised bungalow, 1600 sq.ft., main floor/finished base- ment. detached garage, 6-appli- ances, C/A, A/G pool, wrap around deck, 6 skylights, 20x100 ft. paved drive, no pets/smoking, first/last, $1350 + utilities,. avail. July 1, 905-697-1998, 905-697-0737. NORTH OSHAWA,clean 3-bed- room main floor, bungalow, suit adult, July 1st. $1100/month inclu- sive. No smoking/pets. First/last, references required. (905)728- 9938, (905)213-4778. NORTH PICKERING - Country es- tate, large 2-storey loft, 2-bed- rooms + den, laundry, parking, no smoking. $1150. all inclusive, references, available now. (905)649-2477 OSHAWA - 2-bdrm., 2-storey 5 yr. old townhouse. Ritson, N. of Taunton. Garage, double drive- way,fenced yard, 5 appl. finished bsmnt. Asking $1150 + utilities first/last avail. end of June. Call 905-436-6085 or 905-259-2904. OSHAWA EAST.Beautiful 3 bed- room backsplit, main floor. Hard- wood, 4 appliances, C/A, fenced yard. No pets/smoking. $1100/month plus 1/2 hydro. First/last. (905)571-4394 OSHAWA,3-bdrm, 2-storey, upper level, approx. 1300sq ft., large eat-in kitchen w/walk-out to balcony, $1075+utilities. Avail. im- mediately. No pets. (905)999-9115 OSHAWA,3-bedroom house, Adelaide/Stevenson area, finished basement, garage, 2-baths, large yard. $1190 plus utilities, avail- able July 1st. (905)576-8673 OSHAWA,Thornton Rd. house, 1-bedroom plus den, large fenced yard, plus 1-bedroom in basement. Suite mature couple. $900 plus utilities. Available July 1st. (905)576-8673 PICKERING VILLAGE -immacu- late 3 bedroom +1, 4 bathrooms, finished basement, main floor fam- ily room with fireplace. Hardwood, ceramic floors, a/c, 5 appliances, walk-out deck. Available June lst. $1700/mo. plus utilities. No pets/smoking. References, credit check. 905-837-2189. SOUTH-WEST WHITBY,3-bed- room bungalow, sunroom, 2 fire- places, 2 bathrooms, appliances hardwood floors, finished base- ment, gas, a/c, carport. Newly ren- ovated. Walk to everything. From June 1st. $1350, first/last, refer- ences. (905)434-6051. 401/MARKHAM RD.Spacious 3 bedroom townhomes, fenced in backyard, private garage & drive- way,carpeted, familyroom, appli- ance and ceramic floors. Also available 2 bedroom apartment(s). www.realstar.ca 416-292-0118 AJAX -3 bedroom, 2 baths, 6 ap- pliances, Gas heat, C/A, garage, pets(?), no smoking. $1250 +gas & hydro. July 1st. (905)686-0096. CARRIAGE HILL Colborne St. E., Oshawa- 2 & 3 bedrooms avail- able. Close to downtown and shopping. 4 appliances, carpet and hardwood flooring, close to 401 and GO. Utilities included. Call (905)434-3972. www.realstar.ca SIMCOE/TAUNTON,clean 3 bed- room finished basement applianc- es, garage. Available June, $1125 plus. Condolyn Management (905)428-9766 TAUNTON TERRACE - 100 Taun- ton Rd E., Oshawa. 3 bedrooms with/without garage. 3 appliances, hardwood flooring, Outdoor pool, sauna, Children's playground close to all amenities. Fenced back- yards. 905-436-3346. www.real- star.ca. AJAX furnished room in clean home, includes: parking, cable, A/C, shared facilities, sep en- trance. No pets/smoking, $430/mo, first/last. Call 905-427-6932. AT PICKERING,Liverpool/Bayly, GO 2-minutes, clean fully fur- nished room, laundry, student/prof, non-smoker/pets, $525-incl. first/last. Available immediately. 416-573-4445, 905-421-0225 AVAILABLE in Oshawa, furnished room, bright very clean house, share kitchen & bathrooms, run of house, non-smoker, parking, laun- dry, near all amenities, $440/month. 905-424-0881 BEDSITTING ROOMS,furnished, large executive home, North Oshawa (Simcoe/Rossland). Sin- gle/double rooms- 27" TV, new bedding, desk, sofa. Share large kitchens, bathrooms, laundry. Parking, Bus at door. Near shops, UOIT, OPG plants. No pets/smok- ing. Just bring your suitcase& toothbrush! (905)440-4569. Toll- free 1-866-769-3287 BROCK ROSSLAND bed sitting room in basement of new home, suitable for clean, quiet working person, no smoking/pets, parking cable laundry, $450. (905)666- 1460 Summer Bible School and Day Camp Registration Special Feature will publish on June 17, 2005 To advertise your up coming Schools & Camps Call Janice at 905-683-0707 Ext. 2218 Fax. 905-579-4218 Email: jsam@durhamregion.com MENNONITE MEATS The Healthy Wholesome Tastes of Drug-free Beef, Poultry, Pork, Sausage Hours: Mon to Fri 10-6 & Sat 9-5 121 BROCK ST. N., WHITBY 905-665-3092 EAST OSHAWA - clean quiet pro- fessional person preferred, share kitchen/bathroom/laundry, parking available. No smoking/pets. Avail. June 1st. $450/mo. (905)260-1361 NORTH WHITBY -1 furnished bedroom for rent, available imme- diately. Call Shirley 905-665-6267 after 4:30pm. OSHAWA AREA - Rossland /Harmony, 2 rooms, use of kitchen, bath, laundry, avail. immediately, no pets. $450/mo. Call 905-579- 7781 or 905-259-7159. OSHAWA CENTRE - suit semi-re- tired male preferred. Furnished room shared bungalow. Cable, laundry, parking, $120/weekly. First/last/reference. 905-723-5325. PICKERING -New, lovely, renovat- ed rooms (x4). Walk-out base- ment. Separate entrance. Fully fur- nished. Free Cable. No smok- ing/pets. Students or Single Adults. Available immed. Call (905)683-2177 or (905)683-1870. 1 BEDROOM basement apt. Very large. Pickering Village. Backs onto Ravine. Seperate entrance. Parking. Mature Person(s) pre- ferred. Rent Negotiable. July 1st. Call (905)683-5343 -daytime- leave message. A PICKERING HOUSE to share, on prestigious Spruce Hill Rd. Parking, laundry, HS Internet, phone, TV/Cable. Mature male preferred. All inclusive, furnished. $475/month. 905-409-9495 AJAX clean quiet house to share, near Harwood Plaza, on bus line, parking, TV/Cable, recroom w/pool table, mature male preferred. $485-inclusive. Available now. 905-409-9495 AT BLOOR & SIMCOE, Oshawa. Share furnished apt with 2 males. Near all amenities., cable included. Available immediately, 1st/last, $400/mo inclusive. Viewing (905)433-4088. CLOSE to Durham College, suit- able for students. Share house. In- ternet & utilities incl. Avail. immedi- ately. Parking, pool, laundry. Call for info (416)727-1607 or (905)686-5206 OSHAWA 3-BDRM. FURNISHED townhouse to share with non- smoker/drinker. Includes main floor laundry, 2 baths, heat/hydro, air-conditioning, parking. $500/mo. Call 905-434-7868. PARK/HWY. 2 - OSHAWA.Seek- ing non-smoking professional to share house, all facilities. $110/wk. Includes parking, cable, all utilities. Call 905-718-6471. PICKERING,Brock/401, room in house, use of all facilities, no smokers,/pets, close to amenities, avail. immediately, cable, internet, laundry $500/month, (905)619- 1311 PICKERING,3 newly furnished bedrooms of large 4 bedroom house, available immediately, use of all facilities, $395 - $495 month. (905) 426-6611 or cell (416) 788- 6611. PROFESSIONAL non-smoking fe- male preferred to share large ex- ecutive Whitby home. Furnished bdrm/ensuite w/jacuzzi, internet, pool, hottub. Share laundry/kitchen facilities. $525/mo. (905)430-2971 ROOM FURNISHED Full use of house, laundry, parking, non- smokers. Must be mature, neat and clean. South Oshawa $410 incl. utilities. Call Dave (905)391- 7435 WHITBY,townhouse to share. Garden/Dundas, near bus stop/401/schools. Non-smoker, no pets, first/last, $475 or $500/month inclusive. 905-665- 1925; 905-404-5586, (519)241- 9586, (519)894-1843 CLEARWATER FLORIDA,fully furnished, air conditioned 2-3 bed- room manufactured homes. Close to beaches and major attractions 85º pool, 105º hot tub. Children welcome. $300/week (less than motel.) Photos Available. Call (905)683-5503. LOVELY 3-BEDROOM Cottage on Buckhorn Lake, safe swimming, beautiful view, pine interior, ca- noe/paddleboat, Weekly bookings starting June. Call 647-284-4658. MAY LONG-WEEKEND Getaway to the Kawarthas. Lakeside cedar cottages with modern facilities on beautiful Lake Kasshabog (45 minute NE of Peterborough). Per- fect for a relaxing weekend get- away.Spring & summer bookings still available. 1-705-877-2159. www.bluemountainlodge.ca. 1998 39ft PARK MODEL on dou- ble lot. 3-slide outs, 10x20 4-sea- son room, shed, tier-decking. Lo- cated in Haliburton. $57,500 o.b.o. Call (905)697-8548 1988 GOLDEN FALCON, 27" fifth wheel, great condition, sleeps 6, located at beautiful Glenn Alan Park in Marmora on Crowe Lake. Includes large deck and storage shed. $7,500 OBO. Call 905-885- 6863 1989 SIERRA COBRA, 39', front bedroom, back bunks, sleeps 10, lots of extras $10,500 obo. Call 705-324-8030 1991 PROWLER TRAILER, 34' Terrific floor plan for the growing family, rear bunks and double bed. Sleeps 9. A family oriented park on a dead end street - no traffic. Att. large deck with awning and w/o patio doors. Close to play- ground and beach. Neighbours only on one side. Beautiful Wal- loston Lake in Coe Hill, Reduced, MUST SELL now only $13,000. Call Red Eagle Trailer Park, Coe Hill 613-337-5587 1996 TRAVELAIRE 40'x8', cov- ered deck, add-a-room, queensize bed, includes stove, fridge, micro- wave, table/chairs. Full bathroom, electric hot water, $22,000. gramma3_ca@rogers.com (905)435-4903 1999 VIKING TENT TRAILER,ex- cellent condition, 12 ft. box, Sleeps 7, heater, refrigerator, 4 cycle roof rack, awning, $5900 obo. call 905- 571-3639. 2002 WILDWOOD TRAVEL trail- er, 38ft, sleeps 6, full bathroom w/shower, full deck, storage shed, heat, a/c, located near Fenelon Falls, $38,000 o.b.o. Call (905)623-6524 or (905)697-7998 2003, 21 FT.kiwi by Jayco, pop out ends, just like new, loaded, easy to tow, sleeps 7, $16,500 (905)987-4063 PERMANENT 20FT trailer with 18x12ft sunroom, 90-ft waterfront with sandy swimming, near Mar- mora in unique park. $7,900 o.b.o. Call (705)328-2168 25HR.PW JOHNSON TILLER for Long Shaft boat. Mint Condition. $900 obo (905)655-1929 after 7 BOAT FOR SALE - 1995 Starcraft Tourney Fish 17.5' with 75 Mari- ner, great condition, $12,500. obo. Call John 905-428-8595 or 416- 727-9076. CANOE for sale, 13.5 ft., includes paddles and life jackets. Also, 3 speed electric trolling motor, $100. 905-349-3087 SEA-DOO,2000 Millennium Edition, GTX. Trailer, (2) 3-seat Sea-Doos $12,000. 289-314-7885 SINCERE SINGLES introduction service. Specializing in long-term relationships. Toll Free 1-866-719- 9116. www.sinceresingles.ca. 1/2 price special, now on! SPEED DATING,Ages 50-60, May 28th, Whitby. 35-45 May 31st, 25-35 June 7th, Pick- ering. Singles Dance May 28th, Whitby. (905)244-5683, www.thesinglesnetwork244.com AFRICAN FAMILY seeking ma- ture Live-in Nanny for 2 children. References required. Please call (905)619-8880 or (416)358-3345. LIVE-IN certified oversees nannies/care givers. Elder care, special needs, minimum wage ap- plies. No fee employers OEA. (416)699-6931. AFFORDABLE loving daycare, non smoking, experienced, bus- route, Large fenced backyard. Playroom/ crafts/ outings. Snacks, lunch. Near Glengrove P.S. and PTC. References. Call Debbie (905)839-7237 ALTONA/HWY. 2,- ECE beautiful home daycare, 2 spaces available. 3 months to 3 years. FROM Sep- tember Receipts, references. call Judit (905)509-5802 DAYCARE AVAILABLE In my home, Liverpool / Hwy2. Lots of fun, games,outdoor time and TLC. All ages, Great Rates. Call Sarah 905 839-8957. Lil'Friends Childcare Centre •2-6 yr. olds •Qualified Staff •Cook on-site Fulltime programs, 1/2 day Programs w/ lunch & daily programs. Call for further information 905-686-8334 570 Westney Rd. S, Ajax WESTNEY/ROSSLAND - daycare available TLC, non-smoking, no pets. CPR training. Crafts, nutri- tious meals, bus stop at door to french school, near 401. (905)428-0097 PSYCHICS reader and advisor, help in all life's problems, satisfac- tion guaranteed, specializing in Palm, Tarot and Crystal Ball read- ings, always private and confiden- tial, house parties available. (905)665-3222. 1930'S DINING ROOM suite, in- cludes table, 6 chairs, secretary's desk, china hutch, professionally restored, asking $5000/set o.b.o. Call (905)579-8531 24" propane CHARBROILER for sale. Like new, $575. Call 905- 377-8083 4FT COMMERCIAL SCOOP ice cream freezer, excellent condition. $1000. Call The Baker's Table (905)435-1036 A DININGROOM, cherry wood, double pedestal table, 8 chairs, Buffet, hutch, dovetail construc- tion. New, still in boxes. Cost $11,000, sacrifice $2,600. 416- 746-0995. A King orthopedic pillowtop mat- tress set. New in plastic, cost $1600. Sacrifice $550. 416-746- 0995. Can deliver APPLIANCES,refrigerator, stove, heavy duty Kenmore washer & dryer, apartment size washer & dryer. Mint condition. Will sell sep- arately, can deliver. Call (905)839- 0098 PIANO Technician available for tuning, repairs, & pre-purchase consultation on all makes and models of acoustic pianos. Re- conditioned Heintzman, Yamaha, Mason & Risch, & other grand or upright pianos for sale. Rentals also available. Gift Certificates available. Call Barb at 905-427- 7631 or check out the web at: www.barbhall.com. Visa. A/P PAGE 12 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, May 18, 2005 www.durhamregion.com “MANUFACTURER SELL OFF” THURSDAY, MAY 19th, 2005 6:30 P.M. START, 5:00 P.M. PREVIEW KAHN AUCTION CENTRE 2699 Brock Rd. North, Pickering, Ontario “ BIG ORANGE BARN” (3 mile north of Hwy. 401 exit 399)2222 “SPECIAL THURSDAY SALE” “SPECIAL THURSDAY SALE” Auctioneer VICTOR BREWDA Member of O. A. A. Call 905-683-0041 or 1-800-567-6165 Fax 905-607-1131 SAVE HUNDREDS! SAVE THOUSANDSSAVE HUNDREDS! SAVE THOUSANDS Te rms: Visa, M/C, Amex, debit card, cash. No registration fee - 10% buyers premium. 100 NEW ITEMS! New Furniture *Dining Room *Bedroom *Sofas You Won’t Want To Miss It! Antiques & Fine Furniture...We are Durham’s Best Kept Secret! •Mark Your Calendar for our Gigantic Holiday Sale on Monday May 23rd AUCTION SALE THE RENTAL PLACE 101 BELL BLVD, BELLEVILLE, ON MONDAY MAY 23RD AT 10:00 AM Sale conducted at Wally Dever Arena Belleville, Exit south off of 401 Highway at Belleville (Interchange 544) to Quinte Sports Centre - Dever Arena COMPLETE INVENTORY OF EQUIPMENT RENTAL BUSINESS CONSTRUCTION AND POWER TOOLS - 3000 W generators, plate compactor's, jump- ing jack compactor's, concrete saws, 2 man post hole auger's, kerosene heaters, cement mixers, high pressure washers, 5 hp air com- pressor, DeWalt power equipment - thickness planter, power tools, Hilti demolition hammer; DRYWALL EQUIPMENT - drywall lift, texture mixers, drywall screw guns;FASTENING TOOLS - air nailer, fastening guns, construc- tion stapler;PA INTING TOOLS - airless paint sprayer's, line marker machine's, LAWN AND GARDEN MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT - Honda lawn aerators, rear tine tillers, front tine tillers, string trimmers, sod cutter, wood split- ter, brush cutter, chainsaws, leaf blowers, weed sprayer, lawn mower, FLOORING TOOLS - floor edge Sanders, drum Sander's steam carpet cleaners, tile cutters;RECREA- TION - 1850 W generator, kayak, I shelter, tents, stainless steel barbecue, TV/VCR com- bos, folding tables;AU TOMOTIVE TOOLS AND SUPPLIES - engine lift, flat wrenches, impact gun's two wheel car tow dolly, engine stand, axle stands;PLUMBING EQUIPMENT -submersible pumps, water pumps, trash pumps;MOVING SUPPLIES - moving pads, appliance dollies;MISCELLANEOUS - laser levels, metal detector, tripod level, ladders and scaffolding. THIS IS A PARTIAL LIST ONLY. FOR COMPLETE LIST SEE www.sullivanacutions.com VIEWING 7:30 AM TILL SALE TIME DAY OF SALE NO RESERVES NO BUYERS PREMIUM ALL SALES FINAL TERMS: CASH OR CHEQUE WITH IDENTIFICATION,VISA AND MASTER CARD ACCEPTED REGISTRATION BEGINS AT 8 AM OWNER & AUCTIONEER NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENT OR INJURY DAY OF SALE BOYD & BOB SULLIVAN Auctioneers Plainfield 613-477-2082 AUCTION SALE ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION OSHAWA 471 SIMCOE STREET SOUTH SUNDAY MAY 22-nd, 2005 PREVIEW AT 11:00 A.M., SALE STARTS AT 12:00 NOON PA R TIAL LIST - VARIETY OF LINENS, DUVETS, FEATHER- BEDS, PILLOWS, COMFORTER SETS, DUVET COVERS, VARIE- TY OF KNIFE SETS, CUTLERY SETS, COOKWARES, STOCK POTS, FRY PANS, WOK PANS, CUISINART FOOD PROCES- SORS, TOASTERS & BLENDERS, COFFEE MAKERS, DELON- GHI TOASTER OVENS, JACK LALANE JUICERS, MAGIC BUL- LETS, , LUGGAGES, UPRIGHT VACUUMS, STEAMERS, GAS SCOOTERS, DIGITAL CAMERAS, CAMCODERS, CORDLESS PHONES, ELECTRIC DRILLS, LAMPS & CHANDELIERS, LARGE VARIETY OF TIFFANY TABLE, CEILING & FLOOR LAMPS, VA- RIETY OF VICTORIAN TABLE & FLOOR LAMPS, OUTDOOR URNS, PLANTERS, GARDEN TORCHES, AIRBEDS, VARIETY OF INDOOR FURNITURE, HALL TABLES, VANITY TABLES, HALLWAY CABINETS & CHESTS, MARBLE TOP TABLES, CE- DAR CHESTS, VARIETY OF MIRRORS, LEATHER TOP STOOLS & BENCHES, PORCELIAN VASES & FISH BOWLS, VARIETY OF SWORD SETS, GRANDFATHER, WALL & MANTLE CLOCKS, LIMITED EDITION PRINTS, JEWELLERY, CLUSTER RINGS WITH DIAMONDS, RUBIES, SAPPHIRES, WATCH SETS, STER- LING SILVER CHAINS, EARRINGS & BRACELETS, GAZELLES, TREADMILLS, ETC. TOO MANY TO LIST, SUBJECT TO ADDITIONS & DELETIONS. SALE PERFORMED BY KINGS LIQUIDATORS INC. (905) 625-8057 TERMS: CASH, VISA & MASTER CARD. Wednesday June 1st - 6pm Morrow Building (Exhibition Grounds, Peterborough) Selling new prefinished hardwood & laminate. View Tues.3-7pm.HUGE savings off retail! Quality & Quantity! Past comments from pur- chasers "I installed it myself and the quality is great!" "I saved so much money!" Don't miss this one! 15% Buyers Premium RUSLAND'S AUCTIONEERS, APPRAISERS, MOVERS & STORAGE (705) 745-4115 Rob Rusland, CPPA www.ruslands.com E-mail: info@ruslands.com HARDWOOD & LAMINATE FLOORING AUCTION HOLIDAY PUBLIC ESTATE AUCTION RANDY POTTER ESTATE AUCTION Mon. May 23 Start: 10 AM View: from 8 AM Randy Potter Estate Auction - 15 Cavan St. downtown Port Hope is holding an auc- tion from an Orillia estate plus a collection of antique weaponry with approx. 350 lots of antiques, art, fine furniture, glass, china & collectibles incl: Norval Morrisseau, John Russell, Henry Harold Vickers, Dave Beckett; Moorcroft, Lalique, Cranberry, Circus posters, davenport desk, Vict. Fur- niture; approx. 150 pc. Fitz & Floyd, early lighting, Waterford etc. This is a good sale, a must to attend!! For info. & pics. go to: www.randypotterauctions.com Randy Potter Auctioneer Phone: 905-885-6336 NO BUYERS PREMIUM Auction Sale~Haydon Auction Barn Monday May 23 @ 10:30 am. From 401 ext. 431 at Bowmanville, north 8 mi. on Hwy 57 to Concession Rd 8, turn east at the fire hall to Hayden.Victoria Day Antique & Collectible Auction and 10 hp John Deere riding mower.Auctioneer~ Don Stephenson 905-263-4402 or 705-277-9829 CORNEIL'S AUCTION BARN Friday, May 20th at 4:30pm 3 miles East of Little Britain on Kawartha Lakes Rd. 4 The property of Phyllis Murtha plus others - Large oak cup- board (98"h x 71" w), antique metal bassinet, washstand, hanging wall clock, featherlight 221 sewing machine, 3pc. leather Chesterfield set (like new), hall table and mirror, wooden shafted golf clubs, 4pb chairs, nesting tables, wicker tea wagon, needlepoint rocker, crocks, wicker fern stand, oak hall stand, pairpoint basket and lamp base (signed), mail box, sideboards, 2 steif animals, marbles, qty. of mili- tary clothing, medals, photos, Toshiba 1550 photocopier, chainsaw, Rockwell 6" jointer, scroll saw, 4ft. refrigerated display case, hot dog machine, Maytag coin operated wash- er & dryer, oil fired hot water heater, 8ft. alum. boat, 5Hp Craftsman snow blower, earth shaker motorized scooter, 4 mag wheels, household & collectable items. Don & Greg Corneil Auctioneers 1241 Salem Rd., R.R. #1, Little Britain (705)786-2183 for more info or pictures www.corneil.theauctionadvertiser.com WEDNESDAY, MAY 25th: 4:45 pm Auction Sale of Furniture, Antiques and Collectables for an Aurora home, selling at Neil Bacon Auctions Ltd. 1 km west of Utica TO INCLUDE:Chesterfield and chair, kitchen suite, bedroom suite, mattress and box spring, chests, prints, lamps, entertainment unit, TV, VCR, DVDs, large quantity of collectables and glassware plus many other interesting items.Terms:are Cash, Visa, M/C, and Interac, paid in full on day of sale. SALE MANAGED AND SOLD BY NEIL BACON AUCTIONS LTD. 905-985-1068 GIANT VICTORIA DAY OUTDOOR GARAGE SALE Monday May 23rd, 8am-4pm at the Scarboro Trade Centre Flea Market 4181 Sheppard Ave. E. @ Midland To be a vendor call (416)291-0684 CREDIT CONCERNS? LET US HELP YOU! Pre Approvals online: www.menzieschrysler.com or call Gayle @ 905-409-7878 A & C ROOFING & WINDOWS •Shingles of all types, flats of any size •Soffit* Fascia * Eavestrough* Skylights •Financing Available o.a.c. •Written warranties guaranteed •W.S.I.B. * Fully Insured (905) 509-8980 or (905) 428-8704 AIR CONDITIONING & FURNACE FINANCING AVAILABLE And we do ALL Gas Piping Jobs (BBQ hook-ups,Stove Hook-ups, Dryers, Fireplaces, pools, etc.) $6999AIR CONDITIONING CLEANING OR SERVICE We Service All Makes & Models! Larry’s Air Care Heating & Air Conditioning 905-442-9861 MAPLE LEAF LAWN CARE ● Lawn Cutting ●Spring Clean up ●Fertilization ●Hedge Trimming ●Pruning ● Interlocking Stone (905)626-0653 TIMBER TREE SERVICE Experts in Removal, Trimming, Pruning & Stump Removal Fully Insured. Free estimates. Call Shawn. 905-619-1704 Interest Free Payments Available Revisions to the Conservation Authorities Act by the Province of Ontario have resulted in a new directive Ontario Regulation 97/04 - Development, Interference with Wetlands and Alterations to Shorelines and Watercourses. The Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority will be hosting a series of public information sessions to present the new regulation and mapping. Please see below for dates and locations. Times for all sessions: 3:00 to 5:00 pm & 6:30 to 8:30 pm May 31, 2005 - Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex 2440 King Street West, Bowmanville June 7, 2005 - Hebron Christian Reform Church 4240 Anderson Street North, Whitby June 15, 2005 - Camp Samac (Council Hall) 275 Conlin Road East, Oshawa Development within areas that are adjacent or close to watercourses, valleys, wetlands, or shorelines may be affected by this regulation. Notice Of Public Information Sessions For more information contact: Central Lake Ontario Conservation Ph: (905) 579-0411, ext. 0 or visit www.cloca.com To Pla ce your AD in our Business Services Directory Please call The Ajax News Advertiser @ 905-683-5110 and ask for Alex Baxter Cobourg Doll Show and Sale Sat. May 21st, 2005. 10:00am - 4:00pm Columbus Community Centre 232 Spencer St. Cobourg, Ont. $4.00 for Admission Children under 12 free/w adults Contact Josie Hancock (705)292-9971 KERTON, Robert Albert -Founder and long-time owner/operator of Robert Kerton Printing in Ajax. Passed away peacefully in his residence in Cam- bridge on Saturday, May 14, 2005 in his 90th year. Bob, beloved husband of Marjorie Harris, loving fa- ther of Robert and his wife Bari (of Waterloo), Nan- cy and her husband Eric O’Higgins (of Queen Char- lotte Islands B.C), Elizabeth and her husband Vince Mariglia (of Ajax), Shirley Imaizumi and Court Elliot (of Toronto), Grandfather of 7 and Great Grandfa- ther of 10. Pre-deceased by his first wife Reita and second wife Margaret, his brother Jack, sister Hil- da. Very involved and proud of both his family and business. He was an elder at St. Paul’s United church in Ajax and proud recipient of the Paul Harris Award, of the Rotary Club. Private Service was held at the MCEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME,28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax (Pickering Village) 905-428- 8488 on Tuesday, May 17, 2005. Donations may be made in his name to the Salvation Army. Bereaved Families Fa milies who have lost a child through death can fi nd support at Bereaved Families of Ontario - Durham Region. 905-579-4293 www.bfodurham.net of Ontario - Durham Region A-1 CARPETS, CARPETS, CAR- PETS!! 3 rooms installed with pad from $289 (30 yds). All Berber carpets on sale now! Free up- grade to 12 mm premium pad with every installation, 20 oz Berber carpet starting at 0.69 sq. ft., car- pet only. Lots of selection for eve- ry budget. Three month equal payment plan available. Free in home quote. SAILLIAN CARPETS at 905-242-3691 or 905-373-2260, 1-800-578-0497. A1 ALL SATELLITE SERVICES. Sales, Installation & Service. FTA $218! Cable & telephone lines. Quick Installs. 7 Days A Week. (905)999-0362 AFFORDABLE APPLIANCES AT HANK'S APPLIANCES Refrigera- tors, $99/up. Washers, dryers $125/up. Stoves, $149/up, Air- Conditioners. BBQ parts, Visit our showroom. Large selection! Parts. 426 Simcoe St. S. (905)728-4043. AIR HOCKEY TABLE;daybed, 2 large wooden cats; table w/4 chairs, rowing machine, household items. 905-404-6716 after 4 p.m. ALL NEW QUEEN orthopedic mattress, cost $1000, sell $200. Call 905-213-4669. BED,Aamazing bargain, queen orthopedic mattress set, new in plastic, warranty, $250. 416-741- 7557.Will deliver BEDROOM SET,cherrywood, bed, chest, dresser, mirror, 2 night stands. Dovetail construction, nev- er opened. Cost $8,000 Sacrifice $1,900. (416)748-3993 BEDROOM SUITE,gorgeous cherry sleigh, triple dresser/mirror, tall dresser, 2 night tables, new. Cost $7450, sell $1,900. Call 905- 213-4669. BOX TRAILER For Sale $225. 905-720-1742 CARPETS SALE & HARDWOOD FLOORING: carpet 3 rooms from $329 (30 sq. yd.) includes: carpet, pad and installation. Free esti- mates, carpet repairs. Serving Durham and surrounding area. Credit Cards Accepted. Call Sam (905)686-1772 CARPETS.Laminate and vinyl sale. 3 rooms, 30sq yds. for $319. Commercial carpet including pre- mier underpad and installation. Laminate $1.69sq ft. Click system. Residential, commercial, customer satisfaction guaranteed. Free Esti- mate. Mike 905-431-4040 CEDAR TREES for sale, starting from $3.50 each. Planting avail- able. Free delivery. Call Bob 705- 341-3881 CHESTERFIELD,2 love seats, down filled, newly upholstered, pale gold brocade look $1900. Bed, antique white metal w/mat- tress/base $190. (905)668-0256 COMPUTERDEALS.NET Special- izing in anti-virus/spyware solu- tions. If your computer's way too slow, we know how to make it go! New & used laptops and desktops from $288. Family business, 20yrs same location. (905)655-3661. PIANOS - Clearance sale on all Grand Pianos. Also huge selection of upright, digital pianos. Large selection of used pianos (Yamaha, Kawai, Heintzmann etc). Not sure if your kids will stick with lessons? Tr y our rent-to-own. 100% of all rental payments apply. Call TELEP PIANO 905-433-1491. www.Telep.ca WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! PIANO,upright Evans Brothers. $800. Call (905)571-9377 COMPUTERS: BITS AND BYTES Computer Services: Special Limit- ed Quantities: FREE CD-RW w/P3/500 purchase only. (tower) $219; P2/400 (desktop) $119.; Add 17" (beige) Monitor w/system pur- chase for only $50. CD-RW up- grade only $30. w/system pur- chase. Repairs at reasonable rates w/Free Pick-up and Delivery within Oshawa/Whitby. Minimal Charge other areas. Interac, Visa & Mas- tercard accepted. Layaway Plans. Leasing now available OAC on New & Refurbished Systems. 27 Warren Avenue, Oshawa (1 block east of Park/Bond). (905)576-9216 www.bitsandbytestech.com DIAMOND RING,ladies 14kt yel- low gold pear shape solitaire. Ap- praisal portfolio available. Retail value $2950, asking $1000. Call 905-430-5921 DINING ROOM SUITE,cherry- wood, buffet, hutch, arm chairs & side chairs, pedestal table, dove- tail drawers, Cost $9550, sell for $2950. New, still in boxes. 905- 213-4669. DINING ROOM, 9PC.oak set, $900. Also 5pc. kitchen set $200. Call 905-426-7978. FABRIC & QUILTERS PIECES. Damask tablecloths/napkins. Toddler cots, Maytag washing machine. May 16-20 & 24-27. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Maribay Designs, 10 Sunray St. Unit 11 Whitby 905- 668-7387 FISHING EQUIPMENT AVAIL. Planner Boards & Mast - complete package. Excellent condition. Per- fect usage for Lake Salmon/Trout fishing. Call (905)428-0652. HAIR SALON FURNITURE for sale. Excellent condition. Call (905) 430-0518 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS - Best price, best quality. All shapes and colours available. Call 1-866-585- 0056 HOT TUB COVERS & Pool Safety Covers - best quality, best prices, all colours, all sizes, large variety available. Delivery included. Cen- tral Ontario Hot Tubs, call Paul 905-259-4514 or 866-97COVER MOVING - Roxton maple table, 8 chairs, 4 leafs ($6500 new) selling for $2490; Body Solid gym, 4 sta- tions, 2 wt. stacks, mint, $2250; comm. grade Stairmaster $900; 2 office desks, $50/ea; Chippendale clawfoot mahogany desks, $990 & $575; email: jennyskoky@rog- ers.com (905)432-7111 MOVING SALE-snowblower, electric lawnmower, sofabed, glass dining table + 4 chairs, side tables, desk. (905)837-2696 NEW DANBY APT sized freezers $209. New Danby bar fridges, $119/up. Also, variety of new ap- pliances, scratch and dent. Full manufacturers warranty. Recondi- tioned fridges $195/up, ranges $125/up, dryers $125/up, washers $199/up, new and coin operated washers and dryers at low prices. New Danby Frost-Free Apt. size fridges $399., new 24" and 30" ranges with clock and window @$399 Reconditioned 24" rang- es and 24" frost free fridges now available. Wide selection of other new and reconditioned appliances. Call us today, Stephenson's Appli- ances, Sales, Service, Parts. 154 Bruce St. Oshawa.(905)576-7448 POOL table, 1" slate. Solid wood. New in box, accessory package in- cluded. Cost $6750 sell for $2300. 905-213-4669. PLAYSTATION2 MOD CHIPS XBOX MOD CHIPS installed from $125. Several chips available for each console. We buy used/work- ing consoles. For all the details: www.durhammods.com North End Oshawa. 905-626-0542 RENT TO OWN - New and recon- ditioned appliances, new TV's, Stereos, Computers, DVD Players, Furniture, Bedding, Patio Furni- ture, Barbecues & More! Fast de- livery. No credit application re- fused. Paddy's Market, 905-263- 8369 or 1-800-798-5502. SATELLITES,Free-To-Air BLOW- OUT! Get a Receiver+Dish+PC cable for $199. 1000’s of channels possible. NO MONTHLY BILLS. Choose us for after sales support. Stop by the store for a FREE demo. U-Neek Electronics, 226 Bloor Street E. (905) 435-0202. The 1st; the best! We have the customer feedback to prove it. SOLID OAK DININGROOM set, sideboard, 12 chairs, $3250. Yamaha electric organ $1500. Call (905)509-1753 TA RPS - Woven Poly Tarps, all sizes from 8'x10' to 30'x50'. Priced $7. - $90. (tax incl.) Call Bowman- ville 905-623-5258. VENDING 3 large snack machines on locations for sale, 905-686- 3344. BORDER COLLIE PUPPIES for sale. Registered with the Border Collie association. Sired by "Triple T" farm in Hawkestone, Ont. $650. Call 905-434-2970. BOSTON TERRIER PUPS, 2 fe- males. Ready to go May 10th. $1100 each. Call 905-424-1395. CHESAPEAKE BAY RETRIEVER Pups, Huntlines, males, CKC Reg. Health Gar. ready. 1- 613 338- 3476 montauk@bancom.net ENGELCREEK STANDARD POODLES,black/cream, parents registered health tested cham- pions. Guaranteed, microchipped, registered, lovingly raised in our country home, available June, $1200. Senior/Family discounts. Penny (905)786-2763 GOLDEN RETRIEVER puppies, CKC registered, champion blood- lines, micro chipped, vet checked, 2 year guaranteed, asking $800, ready to go May 30th. 905-349- 3418 LAB PUPS -1 yellow male / black females, CKC registered, 1st shots, micro chipped, 2 yr. guaran- tee, 10 weeks old, well socialized. (905) 432-0865, 705-374-5539. LABORADOR RETRIEVER pup- pies, champion blood lines, OVC certified, hips & eyes, CKC regis- tered, tattooed, vet checked, inoc- ulated, dew claws removed, wormed, yellow & black ready mid June, Asking $750. 905-728-4766, Whitby POODLES, TOY & MINI.Black, black & white and chocolate. 4 males, 4 females. Vet checked, dewormed, first needles. 705-357- 3355. SHIH TZU PUPPIES FOR SALE, vaccinated, dewormed, vet checked, $450 each Call 905- 260-8855. SOFT-COATED WHEATON Ter- rier puppies, home-raised, gor- geous Teddy bears. Parents on- site. Ready to Go! 905-430-0531. WOULD YOU ENJOY your DOG more if he were better trained? TSURO DOG TRAINING. www.tsurodogtraining.com 905-797-2855 1980 450SL Mercedes - very good shape. 2 top convertible. $9100. Also, 2x 1990 SEL Mercedes - 4 door, excellent condition. $4900. Call (905)839-0457. 1980 TRIUMPH TR7,79,000-km needs paint and some reassembly $2000. 1994 HYUNDAI EXCEL 166,000-km $300-obo. (905)655- 4339 1992 FORD TAURUS, 172,262KM, asking $2000 obo. with transmission to be put in. Great condition. (905)922-7015 1994 PONTIAC GRAND AM SE, V6, auto 3.1 l, 2 door, red, new tires, sporty fun car. 220 km, 90k on engine. Asking $3,495.00 (905)982-0070, 905-442-2010, af- ter 6 p.m. 1995 FORD WINDSTAR,auto, 6- cyl. good condition. $3495. certi- fied/emission passed. 6 month warranty included. Dealer 718- 5032 1996 LEXUS,model ES300, black and grey, leather interior, power roof and loaded. In excellent con- dition. Certified and e-tested. $7,900. Telephone (905) 432- 1435. 1996 PONTIAC SUNFIRE,auto., a/c, cert., e-tested, new brakes and newer tires, am/fm cassette, dark purple. 163,000 km. Well maintained & very reliable.My daughter is leaving for university, $4295 obo. Call 905-444-9404 1998 CHEVROLET MALIBU 6 cyl automatic, Loaded, 190K, lady driven. Good Condition, Clean, E- tested $3,250. Can certify. Must Sell. Private sale 905-619-1091 1998 CHEVY MALIBU -White, 106k. Loaded. Mint condition. Like new. Aluminum wheels. Certified. $7500 neg. Call (905)420-0675. 1998 DODGE NEON Sport Edi- tion, black/gray, p.windows, sun- roof, p.locks, 112,000km, $3900 obo. 416-728-7338. 1998 HYUNDIA ACCENT,160K, green, am/fm, new tires&battery. Great on gas. $2,000 as is. (905)- 837-9213. 1999 DAKOTA CLUBCAB Sport, V6, auto, air, excellent condition. $8,495 o.b.o. 2002 Chrysler Neon, auto, air, p/w, p/l, aluminum wheels, balance of factory warran- ty $8,700 o.b.o. Both private sale, certified/e-tested. (905)404-8669 2000 CHRYSLER NEON 4-door, loaded, auto, sunroof, mags, 4-disc CD, alarm, immaculate. 55,000-km, certified, $7,900. (905)831-9748 2000 CHRYSLER INTREPID,sil- ver,automatic, AM/FM/CASS/CD, AC, Rear Spoiler, Grey Int, 105,000KM, Certified, new brakes 2005, Pwr window, Pwr locks, Pwr mirror, one owner, well main- tained, clean, non-smoker, call Al- lan 905-349-2020 Work, 905-349- 3083 Home, $ 10,500.00 2000 SATURN,certified and e/tested, excellent condition, ask- ing $5,995 b/o. Call 416-276-0796 or (905) 686-8101. Leave mes- sage. 2001 TOYOTA ECHO,124,000 kms, manual, CD, great commut- ing car, just purchased 4months earlier from dealer. $8,600. Call 905-623-6844 2003 MONTE CARLO LS,V6, p/w, air, cd player, black, 27,430kms, immaculate condition. $20,000 o.b.o. (905)430-9708 BAD CREDIT? No History? Need a car? Tired of the run-around? Straight Talk! Call now! 905-686- 2300 or toll free 1-888-769-2502 CLASSIC 1978 Mustang,V6, good shape, blue colour, asking $5,500. Call (905)728-9326 Need a Car? Problem with credit? Previous Bankruptcy? We can help! Call our credit specialist Julie Maitman at Ajax Nissan 905-686-0555 ext 224 1-800-565-6365 or e-mail sales@ajaxnissan.com NEED SPECIAL FINANCING? DRIVE TODAYA NEW 2005 OR USED 96 OR NEWER VEHICLE CALL 24 HR. CREDIT HOTLINE 1-800-405-7161 1-866-826-7681 CALL BRIDGET BANKRU PTCY SLOW CREDIT NO CREDIT GOOD CREDIT ALL CREDIT CHALLENGES NO APPLICATIONS REFUSED CELL: UsedCarsOntario.com - visit us on-line to view our large selection of vehicles. Buy or sell anything automotive. $ $ ADAM & RON'S SCRAP cars, trucks, vans. Pay cash, free pick up 7 days/week (anytime) 905- 424-3508. $ $75+ TOP DOLLARS - Ajax Auto Wreckers pays for vehicles. We buy all scrap metal, copper, aluminum, fridges, stoves, etc. 905-686-1771; 416-896-7066 $$$Aaron & Leo Scrap Cars. Cash paid for your scrap vehicles. Please call 7 days/week anytime 905-426-0357 $$$$ A1 JOHNNY JUNKER. Tops all for good cars and trucks or free removal for scrap cars and trucks. Speedy service. (905)655- 4609 or (416)286-6156. 1A - ALL SCRAP CARS,old cars & trucks wanted. Cash paid. Free pickup. Call Bob anytime (905)431-0407. A ABLE TO PAY Up to $5000 on cars & trucks Free Towing 24 hours, 7 days. (905)686-1899 (Pickering/Ajax) or (905)665-9279 (Oshawa/Whitby). CASH FOR CARS! We buy used vehicles. Vehicles must be in run- ning condition. Call (905)427-2415 or come to 479 Bayly St. East, Ajax at MURAD AUTO SALES 1995 FREIGHTLINER DUMP TRUCK, series 60 Detroit 430 hp. 20 - 20-46 axles, 72" spread, air ride, 19' alum. box, 15 sp. trans. fresh paint, fresh tires etc. $47,900. (705)328-0016, cell (416) 989-0281 1997 FORD EXPEDITION Eddie Bauer 5.4 L V8, 4X4, White on Tan Leather Tow Package, running boards, Loaded. Immaculate con- dition inside and out. Only 116,000 Km $13,500.00 or best offer Certi- fied and e-tested. Cell: 905-431- 2694 Home: 905-986-0670 3 FLEET maintained TRUCKS - 1989 FORD one ton, 1993 FORD Va n and 1994 DODGE small pick- up. Call Steve for details 905-377- 1080 1991 Chev Lumina APV 3.1, au- tomatic. Tilt, pdl, a high miler, but is in excellent cond, certified and e-tested. $2250 obo. (905)571- 5138 1991 JEEP YJ "Islander" - Red, auto. 164k kms. Cert/e-tested. $5000 o.b.o. Call (905)427-8091. 1994 CHEVY LUMINA, $2999. 1995 Astro, $3490. 1996 Caravan, $3999. 1998 Caravan, $4999. Others from $1699 and up. Certified & E-tested. (Kelly and Sons since 1976). 905-683-7301 or 905-424-9002. www.kellyandsonsauto.com 1999 DODGE CARAVAN SPORT, silver, custom radio/speakers, 150km, excellent condition, bucket seats, asking $8,400. (905)665- 8985 1984 YAMAHA SECA,immacu- late, restored condition. New rear tire, O-ring chain, sprockets, clutch, brakes, paint, and new seat. Well cared for. $1500 obo. 905-985-3183. Asian Girls Best Service Best Price Best Quality Girls 19+, Singapore, Chinese, Japanese, Korean and more 24hrs, Out Calls only 905-260-1238 PICKERING/SCARBOROUGH NEWEST HOTTIES Conveniently located off the 401 Stunning Dutch Blondes Extremely Busty E. Indians Sexy Ukranian Models Wild Spanish (416)335-9761 In/Out Calls Something for everyone! PICKERING ANGELS ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Relaxing Massage VIP Rooms & Jacuzzi 905 Dillingham Rd.#3 (905)420-0320 pickeringangels.com JCB Contracting Inc. Specializing in all Interior & Exterior Renovation basements ● ceramics bathrooms ● hardwood kitchens ● laminate electrical ● painting plumbing ● crown molding decks ● fencing Serving the Durham region for over 15 years Call John for free estimates (905)428-8868 SEASONAL OFFER: Will beat any written quote on decks by 5% REAL HANDYMAN Garbage Removal Plumbing, Electrical, Painting, Tiling, etc Call Joseph cell - 905-626-6247 pgr- 416-246-4379 905-409-9903 WORKSCAPE RESIDENTIAL SERVICES Spring Yard Clean Up Handyman Odd Jobs 1-866-545-2442 ALL PRO PAINTING AND WALLPAPERING Repair & Stucco ceilings Decorative finishes & General repairs 20% off for seniors (905)404-9669 P & H Painting Professional, Experienced, Reliable Interior/Exterior **Fully Insured** Call for free estimate (905) 686-7889 ROMEO PAI NTING Specializing in interior and exterior painting. Call for our spring special prices (905) 686-9128 TMS PAINTING & DECOR Interior & Exterior European Workmanship Fast, clean, reliable service (905)428-0081 $45/hr 2 movers + truck 24' trucks available. www.triumphmoving.com 416-802-9849 905-883-4406 Triumph Moving CATHERINE'S TOTAL HOUSE and/or Yard Cleaning (full maintenance). Windows, doors, etc. Best job, best price guaran- teed! No job too big..no job too small..905-655-3494. CLEAN IT!A fast, affordable, hon- est clean for home & office. We specialize in organization, closets, rooms, homes, offices. 905-259- 1127. SPRING CLEANING SPECIAL We fully GUARANTEE our work. All employees are full trained and supervised. We are fully bonded. If you are looking for excellent service, excellent rates and a clean house call The Perfect Maid Service Call now - Sat. available 905-686-5424 Arctic Lawn Landscaping Flagstone porches, patios and walkway's interlocking stone retaining walls garden design waterproofing. Call (905)409-8543 CEDARS FOR HEDGING Tr ee Removal & Trimming Sgt. Cedar (416)876-0007 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, May 18, 2005, PAGE 13 A/Pwww.durhamregion.com Publishing Sunday June 19 Deadline Wednesday June 15 D i d You K n o w..... that if you place your Father’s Day Tribute with a colour or (black & white) photo, your tribute will automatically appear on our milestonedurhamregion.com website For further information please call our Classified Sales Representative Please ask for Alex 9 0 5 -6 8 3 -5 1 1 0 Father’s Day Tributes DO YOU HAVE AN APARTMENT FOR RENT? IF SO ASK ABOUT OUR SPECIAL AD RATES UNDER OUR “APARTMENTS FOR RENT”HEADING P PAGE 14 ◆NEWS ADVERTISER ◆MAY 4, 2005 ATTEND PUBLIC MEETINGS AT CITY HALL All meetings are open to the public. For meeting details call 905.420.2222 or visit our website DATE MEETING TIME May 19 Statutory Public Information Meeting 7:00 pm May 24 Management Forum Meeting 1:30 pm May 24 Executive Committee 7:30 pm May 25 Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting 7:00 pm June 6 Council Meeting 7:30 pm 905.420.2222 cityofpickering.com 24 Hour Access 905.420.4660 Frenchman's Bay Family Festival June 10, 11, 12 Midway, Performers Arts, Sports @ Liverpool Rd. South Artfest on the Esplanade Saturday, May 28 11:00 am to 5:00 pm @ City Hall 905.420.4620 CITY OF PICKERING HOLIDAY OPERATING HOURS CLOSED Monday, May 23 CIVIC COMPLEX 905.420.2222 RECREATION COMPLEX 905.683.6582 DUNBARTON POOL 905.831.1260 PICKERING MUSEUM VILLAGE 905.683.8401 PICKERING PUBLIC LIBRARIES 905.831.6265 AJAX & PICKERING TRANSIT AUTHORITY 905.683.4111 No regular or specialized service. Pre-booked dialysis customers by special arrangement only. CLOSED Sunday, May 22 PICKERING PUBLIC LIBRARIES 905.831.6265 EMERGENCY SERVICES City of Pickering Emergency Telephone Number 905.683.4319 .BZUP "D UJWJUJFT'PS "MM"HFT'JUOFTT-FWFMT Playground Construction Tender No. T-8-2005 Sealed tenders will be received by the undersigned department for the above no later than 2:00 pm. Wednesday, May 25, 2005 The work consists of the supply of required materials, labour, machinery, tools and appliances for the installation of concrete curbed play areas, concrete pads, asphalt pathways, sod and related items in City parks and open spaces, in accordance with specifications prepared by the City. The bidder must include with the tender submission a bid deposit of five thousand ($5,000.00) dollars or a bid bond in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the total tendered amount irrevocable for ninety (90) days from date of tender closing. After tender closing for evaluation a bidder will be required to provide a copy of their Health & Safety Policy, current Cost and Frequency Report issued by WSIB; current Certificate of issued by WSIB; certificate of insurance - $5,000,000 Comprehensive Liability including premises and all operations. This is not a conclusive listing of requirements - it is solely the bidder’s responsibility to review the tendering document for full requirements. Tendering packages are available upon a non-refundable payment of $40.00 per set by cash or cheque made payable to the City of Pickering by contacting Supply & Services tel. 905.420.4616, located on the 2nd Floor of the Pickering Civic Complex. Request for a list of bidders is to be in writing, faxed to Supply & Services, 905.420.5313. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. The Corporation of the City of Pickering Corporate Services Department Supply and Services, 2nd Floor One The Esplanade Pickering, Ontario LlV 6K7 905.420.4616 Vera A. Felgemacher, C.P.P., CPPO, CPPB, C.P.M., CMM III Manager, Supply & Services ` Everyone Enjoys a Barbecue, Do it Safely! Every year in Ontario, people are injured needlessly while lighting their barbecues. The correct way to light your propane barbecue is to open the lid and strike your match or barbe- cue lighter before turning on the gas. When you are finished barbecuing, turn off the propane cylinder valve and then the barbecue burners. Always use and store your barbecue and pro- pane cylinder outdoors. For informa- tion about cleaning and maintaining your barbecue, read the manufactur- er’s instructions. Contact Pickering Fire Services at 905.420.4628, cityofpickering.com or, email fire@city.pickering.on.ca for more information about barbecue safety. INCLUDES UNLIMITED USE OF THE (EALTH #LUB &ACILITY -EMBERSHIP #HANGEROOMS AND 3WIMMING DURING ALL 0UBLIC AND !DULT 3WIM TIMES