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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNA2006_04_19 The Pickering 48 PAGES ✦ Metroland Durham Region Media Group ✦ WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19, 2006 ✦ Optional delivery $6 / Newsstand $1 [ Briefly ] Gunman robs Pickering shop PICKERING — An armed bandit made off with cash after a robbery at a Pickering porn shop Saturday night. Durham Regional Police said a masked man demanded cash from the clerk at the Adult Video Wa rehouse outlet on Kingston Road just before 10 p.m. The suspect had a handgun; the clerk was not hurt, police said. Police are looking for a white man, 5-feet-6 to 6-feet. He wore a blue jacket, a blue balaclava and dark pants. [ What’s on ] We w ant youth with an opinion PICKERING — The Metroland Durham Region Media Group is looking for the opinions of our younger readers. Starting in June, our media group is hosting a three-part eve- ning youth forum for those aged 13 to 18 and another for 19- to 24- year-olds. The once-a-month sessions feature group discussions, activi- ties and surveys. The forums will examine the reading and activity habits of Durham youth, and explore their suggestions for local news cover- age. Anyone interested in either forum is asked to send a short submission on why they would like to participate, by e-mail to ccrimi@durhamregion.com or by mail to Crystal Crimi, 126-130 Commercial Ave, Ajax, Ont., L1S 2H5. Submissions should be re- ceived by May 1. [ Index ] Editorial Page, A6 Sports, B1 Entertainment, B5 Classified, B6 [ Call us] General: 905 683 5110 Distribution: 905 683 5117 General Fax: 905 683 7363 Newsroom Fax: 905 683 0386 Pressrun 48,900 infodurhamregion.com SHE’S SIGNING ON Dream of arts centre continues to move along Page B5 BOLD NEW LOOK Check out the new Dodge Durango Wheels pullout Pickering airport on minister’s radar But, too soon to say whether reactors will come to Durham By Jennifer Stone Staff Writer DURHAM —Nuclear power is part of Ontario’s future, but it’s too soon to say if new nukes are in the offing for Durham, says the Province’s energy minister. The minister, who made herself available to reporters through a re- cent Ontario Community Newspaper Association conference call, wouldn’t answer specifically as to when local residents could expect to hear whether the site next to Darlington in Claring- ton would be chosen to host a new nuclear build. There has been broad speculation that the former proposed ITER site, owned by Ontario Power Generation, could be home to two new nuclear reactors after the Province approves a plan for future power supply. The Ontario Power Authority re- leased a report last December on the future of the province’s power supply. The report went to the ministry, which sent it out for public consultation. The report, along with information gath- ered during the consultations, will form the basis of a directive to the OPA on the optimal electricity supply mix, expected in late April or early May. The OPA will then use the directive to create a blueprint that will detail Holland finds discussion ‘fairly encouraging’ By Danielle Milley Staff Writer PICKERING — The new federal gov- ernment is finally talking airport. Following his February appointment, Transport Minister Lawrence Cannon took some time to get up-to-date on his portfolio, which includes the proposed Pickering airport. Ajax-Pickering MP Mark Holland was able to catch a few minutes with Mr. Cannon when the House resumed sit- ting at the beginning of the month and had a meeting with the minister’s staff recently to discuss his concerns and those of his constituents when it comes to the airport issue. One of the issues Mr. Holland want- ed to address was the peer review of the Greater Toronto Airports Authori- ty’s plan for an airport in Pickering. He wants to make sure there is some form of public consultation. He recommended the ministry send out people who will be involved in the peer review and hold a joint meeting with him to listen to residents and an- swer questions. “They were very receptive to that; I think it’s going to go forward,” he said. The minister told Mr. Holland the timeline for the peer review was to finish the terms of reference by mid-May and to finish the review by late fall. In terms of tenant issues, he said staff was very receptive to a couple of items, including repairing the historic Tullis Cottage and continuing the moratorium on evictions until there is a clear plan on how to deal with the homes and com- munity. Mr. Holland said he is feeling better now that he’s had a chance to speak with the minister and his staff. “It’s fairly encouraging,” he said. “It looks like they’re continuing the trajec- tory (the former Liberal government was) on.” Those interested in receiving updates on this issue can get added to a e-mail list by e-mailing hollam@parl.gc.ca. LINING UP SOME FISHING FUN Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo PICKERING — Enjoying an extended weekend due to the Easter holiday, from left, Derrick Moore, Taylor Lounds, Jason Moore, Ryan and Brandon Lounds and Zachary Domingo decided to dip their hooks into Frenchman’s Bay on a holiday Monday. Families understand time away is a price to pay By Danielle Milley Staff Writer PICKERING — Election to public office is a life-changing event, not just for the politician, but also for his or her family. Aerlyn Holland was used to her husband, Ajax-Pickering MP Mark Holland, being busy in his position as a Pickering councillor, but that doesn’t mean she loved the idea of him making the move to federal poli- tics in the spring of 2004. “I really hated the idea of him being gone so much, but politics is something, obviously, he’s meant to do,” she says. “It would be impossible not to be supportive.” While it took six months to adjust to him splitting his time between Ot- tawa and Pickering, the reality of Mr. Holland being an MP is pretty close to what she thought it would be like. “I didn’t know he’d handle it as well as he does,” she says. “He makes such an effort at home.” Ms. Holland says their three chil- dren – Braeson, 10, Maia, seven, and Riley, five – are a priority for both of them. “He phones every night to see how they are doing,” she says. “They al- ways know what he did that day, what he had for dinner.” That helps them to not notice he’s not there, she says. Ms. Holland knew from the start what she was getting into. They met while just teenagers at Pickering High School and have been together since 1991. “The first year we were seeing each other we had a lot of political talks,” she says. Not long after, he made an un- successful bid at becoming a school board trustee and in 1997 he was elected as a local councillor before serving as a regional councillor for four years. Although not as active as her hus- band, political issues are also impor- tant to Ms. Holland. “I’m someone who has a lot of political opinions, but I don’t think I would have ever gotten involved in politics,” she says. Fines can be costly for governments, taxpayers Insurance doesn’t always cover fallout from convictions By Keith Gilligan Staff Writer PICKERING — Are taxpayers paying twice when a municipality or other pub- lic sector entity is fined by another level of government? That depends. Some may have insur- ance to cover the cost, while in other instances, the money comes out of oper- ating revenue. Last month, Durham Region was fined $33,000 after pleading guilty to three charges under the Safe Drinking Water and the Ontario Water Resource acts. A fourth charge was dropped. John Presta, director of environmental services for Durham Region, said the money for the fine came out of the water supply budget, which is funded by user rates. “It’s basically part of doing business,” Mr. Presta stated. Hydro One, a private company set up by the former Conservative government to operate the electrical transmission system in Ontario, was fined $60,000 on April 10 after pleading guilty under the Ontario Water Resources Act to the charge of permitting the discharge of transformer fluid into Pine Creek. The charge was filed following an inci- dent in 2003. 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Email: service@pickeringhonda.com Pickering-Ajax-Uxbridge MPP Wayne Arthurs’ wife Susan has her own political opinions and isn’t afraid to share them with her hus- band of 36 years. “I voice my views on education,” she says. “Every time (former educa- tion minister) Gerard Kennedy sees [Wayne] coming he says, ‘oh no, it’s from your wife’.” Ms. Arthurs is a teacher in Pickering who grew up talking about politics. “It’s hard not to be interested in it,” she says. “I come from a very vocal political family.” Sometimes family gatherings fea- ture heated discussions as her broth- er is a Conservative, as was her fa- ther, but he turned to the Liberals at the same time as Mr. Arthurs decided to run provincially under the Liberal bannner. Before becoming an MPP in Oc- tober 2003, Mr. Arthurs served as mayor of Pickering for 15 years. Be- fore that he was a councillor for six years. Finding herself married to a poli- tician wasn’t a big surprise for Ms. Arthurs. The two have been together since they were 13 years old and he got involved in politics early on, joining the condo board when they moved into their first home. “He started organizing things and that sort of leads you into some sort of political life,” she says. Having four children (now all grown), Mr. Arthurs’ political career did mean Ms. Arthurs took on the responsibility of going to Christmas concerts or taking their daughters to gymnastics. His work in local politics meant a lot of evenings out, but with him being just a few minutes away they could get together for lunch or he could take the children to a dental appointment while she was at work. “I found it easier knowing he was a couple of miles away,” Ms. Arthurs says. Although Queen’s Park isn’t as far away as Ottawa, the decision to move to the provincial level was not made lightly. “It took us three weeks to really decide, ‘OK, go for it’,” she says. Not that it’s been a seamless tran- sition. When the legislature is sitting, their time together is very limited, but Ms. Arthurs says he e-mails her often and she’ll go with him to events on the weekend so they can be to- gether. “When you don’t see each other much during the week you have to see each other when you can,” she says. “We’ve had weeks where we don’t see each other. With events on the weekend at least you’re to- gether.” The Hollands make an effort to spend time together, even if it is just to go to the movies, which they did a few times last summer. “It’s made us appreciate the time we spend together more,” she says. “When he’s here he works even hard- er at making things great.” She made sacrifices so Mr. Holland could pursue his dreams -- she quit her job as a designer when he ran federally and she spends less time with the man she is “crazy about” -- but it was worth it because it was the right thing for him to do, she says. 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The OPA’s initial report blamed a lack of investment over the last decade to expand Ontario’s electricity capac- ity for current and projected supply woes. As well, much of the current nuclear fleet is on the verge of the end of its design life, and coal-fire plants are slated for replacement by the end of 2009. That combination of factors has led to a major supply gap by 2025. By 2013, the report said, “increasing demand and loss of nuclear capacity will once again overwhelm the ability of the system to meet needs.” The government’s commitment to nuclear is already clear, with the refur- bishment of reactors at both Bruce and Pickering nuclear generating stations, said Energy Minister Donna Cansfield. Nuclear, along with hydroelectric, pro- vide Ontario’s baseload, she noted. But she said it was too early to get into specifics as to new build. “There is the recognition that there is the need for baseload,” she said, noting a lot of good ideas came out of both the report and the public consul- tations. “We put all of this in the hopper, and we have to come up with a reasonable and prudent plan for energy in this province,” said Ms. Cansfield. ✦ Pickering from page A1 Pickering work demonstrated commitment: minister Will address challenges to Francophone student success By Crystal Crimi Staff Writer DURHAM — A permanent task force is being set up to look into the unique challenges of Francophone student success. With issues such as school bus transportation and retaining Francophone students, the local French public school board is pleased the Province has cre- ated a task force to look at and suggest solutions for problems French schools face. “Some of the issues we have are certainly some of our stu- dents have to travel by school bus for quite some time,” said Jean Luc Bernard, director of education for Conseil Scolaire Public De District Du Centre- Sud-Ouest. The board has a school in Os- hawa, École élémentaire Anto- nine Maillet. French boards have been ask- ing for the creation of a task force for some time, said Mr. Bernard. “Our territory is twice the size of Belgium; we call it the 401,” added Mr. Bernard. The board serves more than 7,000 students at 35 elementary schools and eight high schools. The French public high school for Oshawa students is in Toronto. Conseil Scolaire De District Catholique Centre-Sud, the French Catholic board, also has a school in Oshawa, as well as facilities in Ajax and Whitby. Of- ficials there were not available for comment. Mr. Bernard said very few French board students live near their school and the distance makes it hard for them to at- tend extracurricular activities. It also creates high transportation costs, for which the local French public board does not receive enough funding, he said. “Another issue is specifics with special services for stu- dents with challenges,” said Mr. Bernard. He said some community services for those with special needs can’t be provided be- cause they are not available in French. It’s also becoming harder to preserve French culture, Mr. Bernard said. The task force includes mem- bers of the community as anoth- er part of the solution because it can help provide activities to keep students involved in the language outside of school. 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The program promotes healthy eating choices, taking part in physical activities, and a positive self-image for girls in Grade 7 and 8. It’s facilitated by university- and college-aged female mentors, who provide participants with information and support. It runs seven weeks, on Thursdays from April 20 to June 1, with each session from 4 to 6 p.m. Pre-registration and parental permission are required, and enrolment is limited. It’s being held at The Youth Centre, 360 Bayly St. W. (between Westney Road and Finley Avenue), Ajax. Go Girls! is a partnership between the Ontario Physical and Health Education As- sociation, Parks and Recreation Ontario, the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada and local agencies. For more information or to register, call 905-428-1212. We Need Your Help to Preserve and Restore Pickering’s Natural Environment Get out Your Calendars and Get Involved! You can check out the “Green Pages” in our Spring Summer Brochure Visit the new Environmental Awareness pages at cityofpickering.com to fi nd out about upcoming events, program information, helpful links or to request educational resources Don’t DUCK your responsibility: Keep Ajax Clean & Green Duffy says: during Environmental Affairs Week, and all year long! Visit us at www.townofajax.com Garbage bags, gloves and recycling bins are available from our Operations Centre, 491 McKenzie Ave., Ajax 905-683-2951905-683-2951 CLEAN & GREENCLEAN & GREEN Bring out the whole family to help keep Ajax S Saturday, April 22 –aturday, April 22 – SSunday, April 30unday, April 30 EE n vironmentalnvironmental AA ffairsffairs WW eekeek Saturday April 22 Spring Clean Up at Miller’s Creek 9:30 am McLean Community Centre Gloves and bags supplied Child’s World 9:30 am to 1:30 pm McLean Community Centre Library Arts & Crafts, movies, puppets and Duffy Duck Sunday April 23 E-Waste Collection Day 9 am to 12 noon McLean Community Centre Residents are asked to bring old electronic waste for recycling Take a Hike 10:30 am to 12 noon McLean Community Centre Hike through Duffi ns Creek and Ajax north trail Heritage Connection 1 pm to 4 pm Pickering Village Community Centre Walking tour of historic Pickering Village and Duffi ns Watershed Saturday April 29 Compost Giveaway/Blue Box and Composter Sale 8 am to 12 noon Ajax Community Centre Get all the info on your new Green Waste Bin Yellow Fish Road Program 11 am to 2 pm Royal Canadian Legion School children will paint yellow fi sh on catch basins to stop pollution Sunday April 30 Clean it Up! 9 am to 12 noon Rotary Park Litter pick up along the lakefront and throughout the natural forestation area Birds-of-a-Feather 10 am to 2 pm Durham Aviculturalist Society will have live birds on display For more information on these and other Environmental activities go to www.townofajax.com To wn of Ajax Events Ta ke Pride In Pickering Day • Saturday, April 29th Alex Robertson Park • 9 am to 12 noon. Join the Frenchman’s Bay Project and Ontario Power Generation as they plant native trees and shrubs to help naturalize Alex Robertson Park. Volunteer appreciation B.B.Q. to follow. All volunteers please call 905.420.4660 ext. 2212 to register. Return of the Enviro Monsters • April 20 to 23. The Enviro Monsters competition is back for 2006! Check out the student sculptures created from illegally dumped waste and litter collected from local natural areas. Exhibits on display at Pickering Town Centre. Get Ready...The Green Bins Are Coming In June! Ey es on the Street Be Part of the Solution Sustainable Pickering The City of Pickering wants to become a leader in sustainable community development and has launched a bold plan to put it on this path for the future. • How clean is our air? • How much renewable energy do we produce? • How many jobs are available for existing and future residents? In order to ensure that our community has a bright future, providing benefi ts over the long term, the City of Pickering is establishing benchmarking standards for sustainability in Pickering. For more information log on to sustainablepickering.com or call 905.420.4660 ext. 2170 For more information on these and other Environmental programs go to cityofpickering.com STOP If you see a problem... call 1.877.420.4666 or report on line at cityofpickering.com/eyesonthestreet * Illegal dumping * Vandalism * Graffi ti * Litter City of Pickering Events Ajax and Pickering’s 20 Minute Makeover Friday April 21st 2:00 pm Get outside and participate in the 20 minute clean up. Clean up around your business, school or neighbourhood. A little effort by a lot of committed people will achieve amazing results. Business, schools or organizations are encouraged to register with the City of Pickering at 1 877.420.4666 or the Town of Ajax at 905.619.2529. Residents, if you are cleaning up your neighbourhood, you can simply place your bagged litter out with regular household garbage on your regular day. Gloves and special biodegradable litter bags can be picked up while supplies last at participating Pizza Pizza and Tim Horton’s locations. Thanks to all the groups that have already registered to participate. Help keep Ajax and Pickering Clean and Green! Check out the City’s website for dates and times of the upcoming four public information sessions. Want to attend university but not sure you’ll make the grade? Now you can. The University of Ontario Institute of Technology is offering University Preparation to mature students and secondary school graduates. Programs begin April 28 and run through to July 28, 2006 at our Oshawa campus, located at 2000 Simcoe Street North. Subjects are equivalent to the Ontario new curriculum 12U credits and include: •English •Biology •Chemistry •Physics •Advanced Functions and Introductory Calculus •Geometry and Discrete Mathematics For more information, contact 905.721.3131 or e-mail universityprep@uoit.ca. True Colours Paint & Wallpaper Centre True Colours Paint & Wallpaper Centre (Just east of Whites Rd. across from Lone Star) MONDAY TO FRIDAY 9:30-9:00 SATURDAY 9:30-5:30 OPEN SUNDAYS NOON-4:00 726 KINGSTON RD., PICKERING 905-831-7747 OPEN MAY 6th SALES HELP WANTED 3 LOCATIONS FOR QUALITY & CHOICE GLASSES FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY AJAX OPTICAL Heritage Market Square 145 Kingston Rd. E., Unit 7 AJAX OPTICAL 56 Harwood Ave. S. Ajax Plaza PICKERING OPTICAL 1360 Kingston Rd. Pickering (Hub Plaza) 683-7235 683-2888 839-9244 2 for 1 Bill direct to Most Insurances and Social Services 905 905 905 PAGE A5 ◆ NEWS ADVERTISER ◆ APRIL 19, 2006A/P Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Whipping them into shape AJAX — Tr acy Green walks their four whippets along Burcher Road with stepdaughters Christine and Amber Greenbury. Tr acy is a volunteer member with Whippet Rescue Canada and was enjoying the day with Ozzy, Mickey, Maggie and Monty. amount recovering the oil and cleaning the creek. Daffyd Roderick, a spokesman for Hydro One, said the cost of the fine would come from the company’s general revenues. Rob Ford, the finance director for Ajax, said the Town has what’s called errors and omissions insurance that could be used to cover the cost of a fine. “Errors and omissions insurance can come into play in certain circumstances. In our first case, we look to insurance,” Mr. Ford said. If insurance doesn’t cover the cost, then the money would come out of general oper- ating revenue, he stated. “There’s no really broad answer,” he added. “It depends on the facts. Insurance is pret- ty broad based. It’s always the first place to look is insurance. If not, it’s general operat- ing funds. We’re lucky, we never had to face that.” If someone were to slip and fall on a side- walk, liability insurance would be used, he said. Mr. Presta pointed out each potential situ- ation is different. “If someone were to get into an accident with one of our big vehicles, insurance would cover it,” he said. “It falls under the insurance group and the Region pays for that. In this (water) case, it’s not covered by insurance.” The $33,000 went to the provincial Minis- try of the Attorney General. “We’re trying to have the funds go to the Ministry of the Environment and the money reinvested into the water system,” Mr. Presta stated. The Region’s water supply budget for 2006 totals about $71 million, with $31.8 million for capital construction projects. The remain- der goes to operations and maintenance. ✦ Insurance from page A1 Insurance not always the answer Developments, state of affairs up for discussion DURHAM — The Rouge Valley Health System is giving residents a chance to experience what it’s like in a hospital emergency room. The next state of the hospital ad- dress on Monday, May 1 features Dr. Tom Stavro Sholdoff, chief of emergen- cy services, discussing a day in the life of the emergency department, a tour of the emergency department, and an address by president and chief execu- tive officer Hume Martin on the latest hospital developments. “It’s hard for anyone who hasn’t had to use our excellent emergency ser- vices to imagine the broad range of quality care that goes on - at the fast pace it occurs. The State of the Hospi- tal Address is one of our regular public events, which we do as part of our on- going efforts to communicate with our communities,” said Mr. Martin. The event takes place at the Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital in conference rooms B and C from 6:30- 8:30 p.m. It is free and there will be free park- ing. The hospital is located at 580 Har- wood Ave. South. Hospital offers peek into emergency department PA GE A6 ◆ NEWS ADVERTISER ◆ APRIL 19, 2006P There’s nothing like work sounds to stir the male soul As I write this, muffled male voices, metallic clunks and hammer bangs are rising up from the basement. I am having a new furnace installed. I am very excited. As pathetic as that sounds, that’s the stage of life I have arrived at. Once I was turned on by late-night parties, rock and roll and hot women, I am now jazzed by high efficiency units. OK, technically speaking, the experience might possi- bly be more interesting if the furnace was being installed by bikini-clad babes, but that company was booked solidly through to next fall, so the point is moot. Nonetheless, I sit up here in my office, typing away, but desperately wanting to be down there with “the guys.” I saw them come in. Saw them in their dirty baseball hats tilted at rakish angles. Their steel-toed boots, their worn canvas pants. And they had tool-belts too. Scuffed leather tool-belts with useful items tucked into spe- cially designed slots. I love that stuff. That’s the closest most guys will ever get to wearing a hol- ster. If they designed a leather tool-belt for writers, I’d have one. I’d have a special slot for an eraser, maybe another for spare diskettes, a penholder. It wouldn’t be as cool as the one’s the guys downstairs wear, but it’d still be cool. I hear their drills now, their saws, their poetic cursing and their laughter. They are probably telling dirty jokes about unsavoury women or maybe unsavoury jokes about dirty women. Either way, I love that stuff too. Actors hardly ever get to tell unsavoury stories about women, mostly because there are usually women around and we are supposed to be sensitive and intelligent. Which is all well and good but we are still men and men need to behave badly from time to time. This is why we invented fishing trips and poker nights and... furnace installations. Is it any wonder then that I’m feeling this enormous gravitational pull to go down there? To stand shoulder to grimy shoulder with other men, staring at a shared problem. To r ub my chin and say stuff like “She’s gonna need a five/ eighths hex head” or “Dam- mit, she’s countersunk!” or “Lean on it! It ain’t got no friends!” In spite of whatever per- ceived celebrity I may have, I lead a very solitary life. I drive alone, I audition alone, I write alone. I don’t have two or three buddies squinting doubtfully over my shoulder at the keyboard and offering sage opinions. That might be nice. “I’d use a preposition there pal. You try a double nega- tive and she’ll blow up in your face.” “You better shore up that character arc, fella, and yer plot’s got more loose ends than the cast of Hair.” Or, “You ask me, I’d go first person singular. Active voice, you can’t go wrong. Narra- tion’s for pussies.” Then again, maybe that would just be irritating as hell. I guess some things are meant to be shared and oth- ers are not. Speaking of sharing, I’ll bet the fellas are a little peckish. I should bring them down a snack. Like a tray of beef jerky. Ye ah... and maybe I’ll tell the one about the vacuum cleaner salesman and the li- brarian... and maybe they’ll let me try on one of their tool- belts. Durham resident Neil Crone, actor-comic-writer, saves some of his best lines for his columns. 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It’s easy to see it out there -- all you have to do is look around and the old coffee cups, chip bags and water bottles are piled up in gutters, against chain-link fences and along creek beds. But we can do something about it, because it is April and that means, appropriately enough, it’s time for a spring cleaning. That’s why the annual Earth Day activities, now a staple of North American life for the past 36 years, are so timely. The April 22 event allows us all to get out there and do what we can to clean up our little corner of the world. Festivities will be happening all over the region and a click of a mouse can help you easily find out what’s going on. This news- paper has Earth Day info and you can link to durhamregion.com and click on to municipal websites to make your way to a local Earth Day activity in your neighbourhood. Earth Day provides us with an annual reminder of our own neglect of our environment. It’s easy to point an accusing finger at big business and gov- ernment facilities which pour pollutants into our air, water and earth. And, of course, those who pollute should take respon- sibility for their actions and make every effort to clean up the mess. However, as the old saying goes, when you point a finger at someone, there are three fingers pointing back at you. That means that, if we toss a wrapper out the car window or fail to clean up after our pets or flick cigarette butts on to our streets or sidewalks, we are guilty of mindless littering. And we make the area we live in a public trash can. That’s just wrong. We have to make an honest effort to live a litter-free existence. That means recycling what we can, throwing into garbage cans what belongs there and being responsible in public. While you’re out there, take a picture of areas that need a thorough cleaning. Send your pictures of people cleaning up to interactive@durhamregion.com and we’ll publish them online or in the newspaper. Earth Day offers a once-a-year opportunity to do our part. But, protecting our environment is something we must do every day of the year. This Week’s Question: Will higher hydro rates change how you use electricity? Yes No Cast your vote online at infodurhamregion.com Last Week’s Question: Do you intend to send a letter to our troops in Afghanistan? To tal votes: 270 Yes : 50% No: 50% LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Reg ion should pay own fines if guilty To the editor: Re: ‘Region faces water charges,’ March 15. The article about Durham missing taking water sam- ples is very interesting. My question is: If the Re- gion is convicted for failing to take water samples, who pays for the fines? Are we, the public, going to pay for this through our water rates? If that is the case, I resent the fact that I/We must pay for the fact that someone in the system was not able to fulfil their work obligations. I would like to see these types of fines come out of executive compensation or some other compensation fund so that the point is made: do your job. I am fed up with the lack of accountability in the pub- lic sector and paying mul- tiple times for someone to do their job, salary-fines and legal fees. Bryan Thompson, Ajax LHINs offer local health-care control To the editor: It’s encouraging to read that the newly created Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) plan will take most health-care decision-mak- ing from the provincial to the local level. That’s a good move. But it raises questions about future privatization and outsourcing, which LHINs intend to do. There could be pitfalls. It’s a given that the short- age of doctors and nurses w ill have to be addressed and funding procured. Privatization has risks. Witness the Hwy. 407 fiasco. Corporate greed has driv- en toll rates up substantially and the provincial govern- ment is trying to regain some financial control through the courts to prevent further gouging. Good luck. Accountability is para- mount before the contracts are signed. Further, privatization has the long-term effect of re- ducing workers’ wages, not a good thing, especially in light of record household debt and predicted gallop- ing inflation. Corporate decisions tend to place money ahead of people, a fact of life to maxi- mize the bottom line. Some media reports sug- gest one-third of our health- care system is already priva- tized. Fine, as long as the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) will cover the cost and a dreaded (by some) two-tier system is not incorporated. The LHIN initiative is faced with a monumental task. With 14 localized cells w ith porous borders, the plan could work. Let’s hope it’s achievable and sustainable. We will know better a year from now when it’s activat- ed. J. Gordon Neal Whitby Tr evor Ramdhan/ citizenseye.com photo Remember when? This Pickering scene was captured two weeks before Christmas and is one of many entries received in the Metroland Durham Region Media Group’s Winter Wonderland photo contest. The winners will be announced this weekend. Watch the News Advertiser for the winning photo or log on to citizenseye.com. To see more photos from residents across Durham and to submit your own, visit citizenseye.com, the Metroland Durham Region Media Group’s citizen submission website. The page is dedicated to the submissions and photos of readers from around Durham. /4& PAGE 7 ◆ NEWS ADVERTISER ◆ April 19, 2006 P ATTEND PUBLIC MEETINGS AT CITY HALL All meetings are open to the public. For meeting details call 905.420.2222 or visit our website DATE MEETING TIME Apr. 20 Statutory Public Information Meeting 7:00 pm Apr. 24 Executive Committee Meeting 7:30 pm Apr. 26 Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting 7:00 pm Apr. 26 Committee of Adjustment 7:00 pm May 01 Management Forum 1:30 pm May 04 Pickering Advisory Committee 7:00 pm on Race Relations & Equity 905.420.2222 cityofpickering.com 24 Hour Access 905.420.4660 Walk It Off Tuesday, April 25, 7:30 pm Free Walking Clinic presented by the Running Room at Pickering Recreation Complex 905.683.6582 Vendors, Crafters, Buskers & Volunteers for June 10 & 11, 2006. Contact the Committee today frenchmansbayfestival.com 15th Annual Family Festival June 10 & 11, 2006 Accepting Applications online for: *Vendors *Crafters *Volunteers *Buskers For information contact the Frenchman’s Bay Committee www.frenchmansbayfestival.com The City of Pickering thanks the proud sponsors of the 20-Minute Pickering Makeover. MakeoverMakeoverPickeringPickering Spring is here and it's time to lend a hand to clean up Pickering. Get outside and participate in the 20-minute clean up at 2:00pm on Friday, April 21st. Clean up around your business, school or neighbourhood. A little effort by a lot of committed people will achieve amazing results. Businesses, schools or organizations are encouraged to register with the Customer Care Centre toll free at 1.877.420.4666. Registering allows the City's staff to deliver clean up supplies to you and haul away the litter you collected. Residents, if you are cleaning up your neighbourhood, you can simply place your bagged litter out with regular household garbage on your regular collection day. Gloves and special biodegradable litterbags can be picked up while supplies last at participating Pizza Pizza &Tim Hortons locations in addition to the locations listed below: Pickering Civic Complex One The Esplanade Pickering Recreation Complex 1867 Valley Farm Rd. Pickering Public Libraries Central Branch One The Esplanade Claremont Branch 4941 Old Brock Rd. Greenwood Branch 3540 Westney Rd. Petticoat Creek Branch 470 Kingston Rd. West Whitevale Branch 475 Whitevale Rd. I n C e l e b r a t i o n o f APRIL 21st at 2:00pm Kindly recycle this poster on April 22nd. 20-Minute 2006 INTERIM TAX NOTICE Second Instalment of the 2006 INTERIM PROPERTY TAX BILL is due for payment April 27, 2006 If you have not received your Tax Notice, please telephone the Civic Complex at 905.420.4614 (North Pickering 905.683.2760) or Toll Free 1.866.683.2760. Our office hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday. Questions regarding your property assessment? • Please note that property assessment is the responsibility of the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) and that all assessment related inquiries should be directed to them at 1.866.296.6722. • Additional information regarding property assessment can be found on MPAC’s website: www.mpac.ca Tired of standing in line to pay your taxes? Please note that the City of Pickering offers the following payment options and encourages you to try these convenient alternatives. You can pay your taxes: • At participating financial institutions. Please allow five days before the due date for your payment to reach our office. Note: Your tax account is credited when payment is received at our office, not the day funds are withdrawn from your bank account. • By mail. To avoid the late payment penalty fee, please ensure that your tax payment is mailed five days before the due date. Cheques post-dated for the due date are acceptable. Note: Your account is credited when payment is received at our office, not the post- marked date. • The “outside” drop box during or after business hours at the City municipal building on or before the due date. • By telephone/computer banking. Please check with your financial institution for details. Please allow five days before the due date for your payment to reach our office. Note: Your tax account is credited when payment is received at our office, not the day funds are withdrawn from your bank account. Failure to receive a Tax Notice does not reduce YOUR responsibility for the payment of taxes and penalty. A late payment fee of 1.25% is added to any unpaid taxes on the first day of default and on the first day of each month, as long as the taxes remain unpaid. The penalty and interest rates are set by City by-laws, pursuant to the Ontario Municipal Act. The City does not have the authority to waive penalty and interest charges. With the warmer weather fast approaching, the City of Pickering reminds all cat and dog owners to clean up after their pet. By removing and disposing any excrement left by a cat or dog, you are not only helping to keep our City clean but are protecting both people and pets from being exposed to unnecessary disease. Outdoor Fireplaces– Use Prohibited Outdoor style fireplaces currently sold in the Pickering area such as the “Back Yard Max” (a steel firebox with a screened opening and short vent stack) and the “Chiminea” (a large clay fire pot with an opening for a fuel load and a short vent stack) are not permitted to be used in the City of Pickering. These units have been designed to be used as open-air burning appliances. Open air burning is not permitted within the City of Pickering and is enforceable under Ontario Fire Code Article 2.6.3.4. The maximum fine for contravention of the Ontario Fire Code is $25,000 or one year in jail, or both. Concerns regarding the use of these devices include: injury to persons coming into contact with the appliances hot surfaces, fire exposure hazards from sparks/embers for both the users and neighbours property and adjacent trees, grass and weeds. The use of these devices will generate needless alarms for the City of Pickering Fire Services. For further information please contact Pickering Fire Services at 905.420.4628, or, email fire@city.pickering.on.ca for more information about fire safety. Eve Children's P Thursday, April 20t Friday, April 2 Monay, April 24 Tu e Storytime @ 9:3 Central L ww TakTak e Pride in Pie Pride in Pickering Dayckering Day After a long, cold winter spring is finally here! Join the Frenchman’s Bay Project and Ontario Power Generation as we celebrate Take Pride in Pickering Day. We will be planting native trees and shrubs to help natural- ize Alex Robertson Park. 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Ajax, Pickering: 905-831-2693 Toronto & surrounding areas: 416-798-7989 Oshawa, Whitby: 905-686-5859 715 Kingston Rd. (401 & Whites Rd. Exit) Pickering, Ont. L1V 1A9 Ride a horse with WindReach Farm Do you wish that your children could learn how to ride a horse like all the other kids, but think that their disability is holding them back from these great experiences? Well horseback riding isn’t just for those who are able bodied anymore. WindReach Farm caters to every type of body with their special needs horseback riding lessons. Lessons - off ered in eight week sessions - are taught by CanTRA certifi ed assistant instructors, as well as an Equine Canada Level 1 Coach, Kendra Flynn-Stronach. Th e lesson levels range from beginner, to third level dressage, having full control of your horse while making it look simple. For able bodied riders, there are four diff erent group lessons: one hour privates, half hour privates, one hour semi privates, and one hour groups. Riders will focus on learning basic riding and control techniques, depending on the level of the lesson. Special needs lessons are off ered in three diff erent groups: the special needs one hour private lessons, the Durham Th erapeutic Riding Association, which off ers lessons in groups of three, and the School therapeutic Riding program, which off ers lessons in groups of about 10 or 12 students, where they will learn all about riding and the stables. Lessons are off ered to students as young as six years old for a one hour group lesson, or a one hour private lesson. Th e school program is available this year from March to June and from September to December. All the other horseback riding programs are year round. WindReach Farm has more to off er than just riding such as the sensory stimulation room. Th is room is geared towards special needs persons, and contains vibrating bubble tubes, soothing music, and aromatherapy. WindReach Farm is also great for people who love animals and having fun. Th ey off er four other diff erent programs including the visitors program, where people can call ahead to make an appointment to take a tour of the museum, apple orchard, nature trail, and stables, and enjoy a wagon ride. Th e second program is the overnight accommodations, where visitors can stay in a six, or three person apartment, and wake up to experience the farm. Also, there is a work experience program, which are for special needs volunteers, and the volunteer program, which is for people 16 years and older. Th e fun doesn’t stop there. WindReach Farm hosts special events year round for their visitors featuring diff erent events such as their Summer Drumming, 7th annual Walk and Roll in May, 2nd Annual Glo-Ball Night Golf in August, Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in November and much more. For more information about WindReach Farm, call 905- 655-5827, or visit their website at www.windreach.org. ADVERTISING FEATUREADVERTISING FEATURE PAGE A8 ◆ NEWS ADVERTISER ◆ APRIL 19, 2006A/P First quarter numbers up for all but GM By Izabela Jaroszynski Staff Writer DURHAM — As the auto industry gears up for the upcoming spring sales season, early figures show positive signs for all auto manu- facturers except General Motors. While overall auto sales and leases of new vehicles for the first quarter of 2006 jumped by 2.6 per cent from the same period last year -- with domestics Ford and DaimlerChrysler both making significant gains -- sales for GM slid by 8.5 per cent. But it’s not all bad news at General Motors, the company insists. Marc Comeau, vice-president of sales at GM Canada, said that sales of the company’s Oshawa-made vehicles are doing well. “Our core, high-volume vehicles like the Pontiac G6 (made in the U.S.) and Chevrolet Impala (Oshawa built) continued to see dou- ble digit growth,” he said in a press release. Figures released by GM show sales of the G6 and Impala are up by 47 and 33 per cent respectively. In addition, sales of Oshawa- built 1500 Series crew cabs also continue to increase with combined volume for Silverado and Sierra up 4.5 per cent in March and first quarter volume up 23 per cent. These numbers, however, don’t stack up to the competition. Both Ford and Daim- lerChrysler saw overall sales increase in March and major offshore auto makers Toyo- ta, Mazda, and Hyundai all recorded double- digit increases. Only Honda Canada reported no changes in March sales over the same month in 2005. Mr. Comeau said that GM’s future strategy is to reduce its reliance on the less profitable daily rental portion of its fleet business and instead focus on growing the retail side. TRENDset Note ‘The increase is basically due to the strong growth that we’ve experienced in Durham Region. Most of that growth is driven by residential development since we have the lowest housing prices in the GTA.’ — Andrew Doersam, Durham Region Planning Department GM sales behind the industry pack A LARGER PIECE OF THE PIE Source: Durham Region Planning Department In 2005, Durham Region’s Planning Department issued build- ing permits with a total construction value of $1.6 billion — an increase of 19.5 per cent over the previous year. Compared to other municipalities in the GTA, Durham experienced the greatest increase in value. Even though the total value of building permits in the GTA decreased, Durham’s growth caused its share of the construction value pie to rise, going from 9.9 per cent in 2004 to 12.2 per cent last year. Share of Total Building Permit Value in the GTA 2004: 13.2 billion 2005: 12.8 billion Durham 9.9% Durham 12.2% Halton 10.4% Peel 31.9% Toronto 28.4% Yo rk 19.4% Yo rk 23.1% Toronto 34.6% Peel 18.5%Halton 11.7% Number on the bar indicates March 2006 sales. The arrow indicates percentage change from March 2005. Sales comparison GM Ford DaimlerChrysler Toyota Honda Mazda Hyundai 44,340 21,355 19,330 17,007 14,001 7,004 6,002 No change Sources: respective auto companies DURHAM — The Canadian Club of Durham Region will highlight the issue of terrorism at a dinner meeting tonight (April 19). The meeting will be attended by guest speak- er John Thompson, president of the Mackenzie Institute. It will be held at the Oshawa Holiday Inn, 1011 Bloor St. E., beginning at 6:30 p.m. Ti ckets are $27 for club members and $32 for guests. Call Marion Bryant at 905-723-6645. Terrorism discussion the focus of Canadian Club meeting tonight Recognition and memoriams honour retirees, those who’ve passed away By Crystal Crimi Staff Writer DURHAM — Every name equals a story on the new wall of recognition and memoriam at Durham College. On April 12, the college unveiled its new recognition and in-memoriam wall to honour retirees and those who died while employed at the school. “For some, 200 names is nothing, but for me, it’s like a bunch of stories,” said veteran employee Bruce Bunker, direc- tor of special projects. The new addition to the college is located on the east wall of the main entrance to the Gordon Willey building, near where the purple pit was located when the college building first opened, said Mr. Bunker. “Personally, I’ve been here 36 years, I’ve seen most of the people who have been here, I’ve seen a lot of it all,” said Mr. Bunker. He recalled the funny story of a stu- dent smashing a cream pie into a pro- fessor’s face, unaware the professor was a marathon runner. “The person didn’t do their research,” he laughed, adding the teacher had no trouble catching up to the student at- tempting to escape. About 60 former teachers attended We dnesday’s unveiling of the wall, an event that included a slideshow with pictures from the past and a light buf- fet. “Everyone had some funny stories,” said Mr. Bunker. “It was kind of like a cocktail party where everyone was mixing and min- gling and working around the room.” The idea for the wall was introduced about a year ago by a retired teacher as a way to honour those who have come and gone over the college’s al- most 40 years. As for the memoriam portion of the wall, Mr. Bunker said the school started recognizing those who died during their service with a garden and monument a few years ago. But the garden kept getting moved during con- struction at the facility and the names were outgrowing the monument. The new wall cost about $1,500 he said. Adding it to the Gordon Willey building has changed the feel of the place for Mr. Bunker. “It’s great for me to see their names because you forget,” he said. 1900 DIXIE RD. 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The cat shows are open to the public and are at the Whitby Curl- ing Club, 815 Brock St. N. in Whitby, each day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Adults and kittens, purebreds and household cats will be judged, and a presentation on different breeds of cats will also take place. A king and queen of the household pets and best kitten and best cat will be named. Admission to each show is $5 for adults, and $4 for seniors and stu- dents. Children under five will be admit- ted free. For more information and pricing, contact Diane Miller at 905-723-7410 or go to www.geocities.com/motor- citycats/shows.htm. Durham goes to the wall for teachers Walter Passarella / News Advertiser photo Retired employees, from left, Judy Allen, Joyce Parker, Floria Darch and Gladys Smithson find their names on the new recognition and in-memoriam wall at Durham College. It is a salute to former college faculty and staff. CALL US AT: 905-683-5110 CHARITY BBQ! 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Bidders who are short-listed as pre-qualifi ed contractors by the City in this process will be invited to submit bids to a subsequent tender call on the work. A list of the pre-qualifi ed contractors will be made available on the City’s website. The work consists of a two storey addition of approximately 420 square metres in gross fl oor area for new administration offi ces and related spaces to the existing fi re hall and administration building in accordance with terms, conditions and specifi cations prepared by the City of Pickering. New site works will include but not be limited to new grading and drainage, new utilities, new asphalt paving, new concrete curbs and sidewalks. The contract will be based on the standard document CCDC2, 1994 as modifi ed by the City of Pickering between the Contractor and Owner. A preliminary estimate of approximate contract value is $900,000. Construction is scheduled to commence June 2006 and be completed by January 2007. Terms of Reference are available by fax request to Supply & Services 905.420.5313 and located on the 2nd Floor of the Pickering Civic Complex. Include complete bidder (company) name, address, telephone and facsimile number. Bidders should request Terms of Reference early as all bidder inquiries are to be made in writing before 2:00 pm local time Monday, May 1st, 2006. The Corporation of the City of Pickering Corporate Services Department Supply & Services, 2nd Floor One The Esplanade Pickering, Ontario LlV 6K7 Vera A. Felgemacher, CPP, CPPO, CPPB, CPM, CMM III Manager, Supply & Services PA GE A10 ◆ NEWS ADVERTISER ◆ APRIL 19, 2006P PICKERING NEWS ADVERTISER 905-683-5110 Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Good day for a walk PICKERING — Hana and Mike Zeithammel stroll along the boardwalk at the Pickering waterfront on a beauti- ful sunny afternoon. Scam targeted hospital patients DURHAM — Three seniors are believed to have been bilked by a woman posing as a health-care worker, and Durham Regional Police are concerned there may be more victims. Durham Regional Police say the suspect gained the confi- dence of her elderly and in- firm victims by posing as a home caregiver, then gained access to bank accounts and stole thousands of dollars. The accused person worked at a Toronto-area hospital where she was able to obtain patient information, police said. Investigators allege she would show up at the senior’s homes -- they were cancer pa- tients or legally blind -- im- personating a caregiver and saying doctors had arranged for the visits. While in the homes the woman would steal debit cards then call back later, say- ing she was a representative of the victims’ banks and ask- ing for account information which she subsequently used to make purchases of cash withdrawals, police said. Three victims, aged 85, 79 and 66, lost about $2,000 each, police said. Investigators are concerned there may be more victims as well. Elesia Lorraine Pinnock, 39, of Mount Pleasant Road in Toronto faces three charges of fraud as well as counts of thefts and use of a credit card, being unlawfully in a house and breach of an undertak- ing. Police continue to investi- gate the case. Anyone with information about the incidents is asked to call 905-579-1520, ext. 2530 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800- 222-8477. Phoney caregiver bilked seniors: police DURHAM — There’s still time to appeal your property tax assessment. In the wake of a report from the Ontario ombudsman re- garding the Municipal Prop- erty Assessment Corporation, Ontario Finance Minister Dwight Duncan announced the appeal deadline has been pushed back from March 31 to June 30. “The extension gives all property owners some extra time to consider filing an ap- peal, given that the deadline was only three days after the ombudsman’s report,” said Mr. Duncan. For more information, call 1-800-263-3237 or visit www. arb.gov.on.ca. Property a ssessment deadline extended The News Advertiser is looking for the best minor sports coach in Ajax and Pickering. If your coach went above and beyond and left a lasting impression on you and your team during the winter sporting season, let us know. Send us a 200-word letter detailing why he or she should be the News Advertiser’s Fall-Winter Coach of the Year. The winning coach receives a pizza party for his or her team. E-mail entries to arivett@durhamregion.com. Blow the whistle on your coach!A Spec ia l E v ent Presented b y Du r h a m Region M e d ia GroupDu r h a m Region M e d ia GroupMetroland SPORTS sportsdurhamregion.com INSIDE The Ajax Men’s Basketball Association crowns its champion tonight (Wednesday). For story, photo, see Page B2. ANNANDALEANNANDALE AnnandaleGolf@aol.com 905-683-3210AnnandaleGolf@aol.com 905-683-3210 20 minutes East of the Don Valley HAVING AN OFFICE PARTY? Why not try Curling...Why not try Curling... The most funfi lled & cost effective way to have a good time. Pricing from $10 per personPricing from $10 per person Sports briefs APRIL 19, 2006 [ Basketball ] Durham teams join in Tournament of Champions AJAX — Three Ajax elementary school basketball teams will be among the top teams in the GTA competing in the 4th Annual Greater Toronto Area Middle School Tournament of Champions in Brampton. Tw elve championship boys’ teams and 12 championship girls’ teams from To r onto and the surrounding area will compete this week for bragging rights. Each team has won the championship in their given region plus a few worthy finalists have been added. Both Catholic and public school boards are repre- sented. In the boys’ event today (Wednes- day, April 19) at Sheridan College’s Davis Campus, St. Patrick’s Catholic School, the Durham Region Catholic board champ, and Westney Heights Public School, the Durham public school champs, represent the region. Meanwhile, Applecroft Public School competed in the girls’ tournament on Tuesday, with the result unavailable at press time. Oakdale Park Middle School of To- ronto is the three-time defending cham- pion in both the girls’ and boys’ divisions. [ Hockey ] Pickering player earns AHL tryout contract PICKERING — A Pickering hockey player has earned a tryout contract with an American Hockey League team. The AHL’s Bridgeport Sound Tigers, the top affiliate of the National Hockey League’s New York Island- ers, announced it has signed for- ward Jeff Miles to a contract. Miles, 24, was enjoying a solid season with the East Coast Hockey League’s (ECHL) Columbia Inferno this year, leading the team in scoring with 29 goals and 39 assists. He also spent time with the ECHL’s Utah Grizzlies this season. The 6-foot, 190-pounder split last season between the AHL’s Manchester Monarchs and the ECHL’s Reading Roy- als. Miles turned pro in 2004 with the AHL’s Norfolk Admirals after a four-year collegiate career (2000-04) with the University of Vermont Catamounts of Hockey East. Miles was chosen 268th overall, in the ninth round, by the Chicago Black- hawks in the 2001 NHL Entry Draft. [ Boxing ] Ajax’s Killaby stung in first bout in Toronto AJAX — An Ajax boxer came up short in his first career bout at the an- nual KO King Boxing Club competition in To r onto recently. Garrett Killaby, 13, known as ‘The Killer Bee’, was the lone representative from Tiller’s Boxing Club. Killaby entered the ring against KO King’s Tyler Clemens, 13, in the 108-pound novice bout. Despite holding an edge on his op- ponent through the first round and into the second, Killaby was caught by a solid blow by Clemens, thus resulting in a standing eight count by the referee, who later stopped the bout. Tiller’s will have three boxers - - Eleazar ‘Chico’ Caracas, Mohammed Aw ad and Brock Arthur -- at the Sully’s Boxing Club boxing card in Mississauga on Saturday. Head coach Chris Tiller also hopes to have several boxers involved in the upcoming Ray McGibbons Gloves event, hosted by the St. Catharines Boxing Club, from April 28 to 30. Tara Swami to compete in national open category PICKERING — A quintet of gym- nasts from the Pickering Athletic Cen- tre will vie for provincial supremacy at the Elite Ontario meet in Caledonia this month. The Elite Ontario championships is for older and high-calibre gymnasts. This year, it’s hosted by the Grand River Gymmies Gymnastics Club at the Haldimand County Caledonia Centre in Caledonia from April 21 to 23. The Pickering club is sending Al- exandra Clayton and Emily Towers in the level 7 ages 12 and 13 group, Shan- non Riches in the level 8 12-13 group, Maya Swami in the level 8 10-11 group and Tara Swami in the national open category. Riches and Maya Swami are making their first appearances at Elite Ontario. Pickering Athletic Centre head coach Andrew Taylor says qualifying for Elite Ontario is a feat unto itself, as the gymnasts have to compete at three qualifying meets, with the aver- age scores of two meets determining which gymnasts make the grade. Although it’s extremely competi- tive to earn a spot in Elite Ontario, Ta ylor says he has high hopes for all five gymnasts to post solid scores and possibly score a podium finish. “We do have high expectations for them and they’ll do well,” he says. All five train upwards of 18 hours each week in preparation for Elite Ontario, says Taylor. Five Pickering Athletic Centre gymnasts off to Elite Ontario Ron Pietroniro /News Advertiser photo The Pickering Athletic Centre will send five gymnasts to the Elite Ontario provincial meet in Caledonia, starting this Friday, April 21. Clockwise from left are Shannon Riches, Tara Swami, Alexandra Clayton and Maya Swami. In the middle is Emily Towers. Cruisiingng the worldrld at at Pickeringring ice showhow Skate Canada Pickering Skating Club held its biannual ice show at the Pickering Recreation Complex, with two performances on Saturday of ‘Dreaming of a Cruise’. Clockwise from left, members of the Precious Gems group perform a number. Guest singer Pascale Bernier sings the national anthem as she opens the ice show. Pirates Dante Sellitto and John Tennant duel it out over stolen treasure. Rachel Degenstein performs in the Sail Away Party number. The show contained a number of guest performances, including one from former Olympian Donald Jackson. Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photos Jeff Miles PAGE B1 ◆ NEWS ADVERTISER ◆ APRIL 19, 2006A/P Come lend a hand. Better yet, use both hands. Help us keep the green in green spaces by joining us for Community Clean Up Day on Friday, April 21st at 2:00 p.m. when the Pickering community participates in the GTA 20 Minute Makeover. For more information visit www.cityofpickering.com or call 905-420-4660 ext. 5221. It’s a game of pick up where everyone wins. Community Clean-Up Day. It’s what you take away that counts. 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Blue won 47-34 and will face Team Burgundy, in the championship final tonight (Wednesday) at Ajax High School. Ajax men’s hoops f inal a colourful affair Team Blue meets Team Burgundy for title AJAX — The Ajax Men’s Basket- ball Association championship game features a battle of the colours at Ajax High School tonight (Wednesday). Te am Burgundy meets Team Blue at 8:30 p.m. in the title contest. Blue overpowered Top Shelf 47-34 in one semifinal game April 12. Big man David Jackson had an outstand- ing evening, scoring 23 points as well as securing several key rebounds. Mike Gordensky also managed a double- double for Blue, scoring 11 points and adding 10 assists. Eric Spriel led Top Shelf with 11 points, while Louis Davis threw down nine. In the evening’s other semifinal, Burgundy hung on for a 35-34 victory over ESN Packaging. Burgundy saved the best for last as they took their first lead of the game with 10 seconds remaining. Mike Stod- dart’s three-point shooting went a long way toward Burgundy’s narrow vic- tory, as he buried four treys. Stoddart finished with 16 points and showed great poise throughout the game of- fensively and defensively. Clayton Gall also contributed a solid game for Bur- gundy with 11 points. ESN had an excellent game from Bob Hunt, who record a 12-point night. Prior to Wednesday’s championship finals, there will be an open gym for all interested players, beginning at 7:30 p.m. and until game time. DURHAM — The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario, Durham Region office is gearing up for its annual Fit for Heart event, The Roger Weir Memorial Hockey for Heart tournament. The one-day tournament on Saturday, April 22 is at the Iroquois Sports Com- plex in Whitby and The Legends Centre in Oshawa. This year, Jeff Beukeboom, a former New York Rangers defenceman and four-time Stanley Cup winner, plays on the old-timers team against a team of the top 20 individual fundraisers. Other hockey greats on the old-timers team include Brian McFarlane, former sports- caster for Hockey Night in Canada for 25 years and an inductee to the Hockey Hall of Fame, and left-winger Pete Conacher. A silent auction is at the Iroquois Sports Complex, followed by old-timer autograph session between 3 and 4 p.m. The tournament will be capped by the all-star game, beginning at 5:15 p.m. In 1993, Roger Weir died from a mas- sive heart attack while playing hockey. In 1994, son Rob brought old friends and relatives together in a game of remem- brance for Roger. Since then, the Weir tournament has grown to 30 teams and, this year, the goal is to raise $66,000. Former Ranger at Heart and Stroke fundraiser PA GE B2 ◆ NEWS ADVERTISER ◆ APRIL 19, 2006P Pickering minor peewees capture own ‘A’ tournament PICKERING — The Pickering Panthers Le- on’s Furniture minor peewee ‘A’ rep hockey team ended the season in style by winning the Pickering Hockey Association ‘A’ Tournament title. The first tournament victory of the year capped a successful season where the young Panthers won the Lakeshore League and ad- vanced to the OMHA semifinals before bowing out to New Tecumseh. The final pitted Pickering against St. Thomas, with the Panthers eking out a narrow 1-0 win. Steven Hann sealed the title by converting a pass from Darren Binder for the game winner. Josh Leon also earned an assist. Seconds earlier, the Panthers averted disaster, as Cameron Elwood scooped the puck from the Pickering goal line. Cooper Gibbins earned the shutout. Gibbins was the tournament’s most valuable player, while team captain Mike Giardino led all scorers racking up 14 points in six games. In the semifinal, Pickering downed Walden, 5-2, in the hardest-hitting game the Panthers have been in all year. Giardino posted a five- point game, including two goals. Eldridge also added two goals, while Binder rounded out the scoring. Robert Bianchi had two assists and Leon had one. Goalie Peter Nicol made the big saves to earn the win. The Panthers faced arch-rival Whitby in the quarter-final, winning 6-4. Six different players scored, with defenceman Travis DeLuca notch- ing the winner. Binder and Hann each recorded a goal and two assists. Giardino had a goal and an assist. Eldridge and Bianchi scored the other Panther goals. Jordan Labricciosa, Blake Sanderson and Elwood each earned two assists, Conroy and DeLuca had one apiece. Gibbins backstopped the win. In round-robin play, the Panthers went un- defeated, posting a 2-0-1 record to win their division and advance to the quarter finals. The Panthers defeated Stouffville 4-2 in Game 1. Giardino potted a hat trick and Mitchell Con- roy scored the other. Lucas Stork, Elwood, Blake Sanderson, Matthew Yarde and Leon all earned assists. Gibbins was solid between the pipes. In Game 2, the Panthers let victory slip away with only 20 seconds left and settled for a 2-2 tie with Fort Erie. Hann and Conroy scored, while Darren Binder, Labricciosa and Sanderson as- sisted. Nicol made several clutch saves. In a must-win Game 3, the Panthers clawed out a convincing 6-2 victory over OMHA quar- ter-finalist Welland. Giardino registered a goal and three assists. Linemates Keaton Eldridge and Bianchi also lit it up once each. Eldridge added two assists and Bianchi chipped in with one. Leon and Binder scored the other Panther goals. Other assists went to Sanderson, Stork, Labricciosa and Hann. Gibbins earned the win. Defenceman Christian Bentley and forward Connor Bess made their presence felt when the games got physical. Defensive call-up Brendan Kirkup held his own filling in for three games. Dave Nicol coaches the team, assisted by John Giardino and Dave Binder. Ray Gibbins is the goalie coach; Marco Bianchi and Tim Sand- erson rotate trainer duties. Barb Conroy is the manager. Pa nthers end season on winning note PA GE B3 ◆ NEWS ADVERTISER ◆ APRIL 19, 2006A/P Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Zach on attack PICKERING — Zachary Fiume of the Pickering Panthers minor atom ‘A’ team moves the puck out of his zone against the Southpoint Capitals from Windsor at the recent Pickering Hockey Association ‘A’ Tournament. Southpoint won 2-1. South- point was the eventual division winner, defeating Woodstock 3-2 in the final. John Giardino/ citizenseye.com photo The Pickering Panthers Leon’s Furniture minor peewee ‘A’ hockey team captured the Pickering Hockey Association ‘A’ Tournament crown recently, defeating St. Thomas in the final. 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Trillium Foundation grant funding for the group, aiming to create a multi-faceted arts centre in Pickering or Ajax, ended in March. And, with the City of Pickering and the Town of Ajax balking at a $90,000 request from DWAC for the current year, changes are in the wind. But, Angie Littlefield, DWAC’s executive director, says that doesn’t mean DWAC is folding its tent. She is on a mission to see the centre built. “I, personally, won’t bow out before I have this established,” she says. A six-month transition plan is in place. DWAC’s current digs on Old Kingston Road are up for sale and the group is looking for free space. Still, a full slate of programming is set for the year. And there’s the new cyber gallery, where artists’ works are dis- played by accessing a link on the DWAC website. As well, DWAC has formed a foundation to cover all the fundraising work required to see the arts centre come to fruition. It has an estimated cost of $20 mil- lion and DWAC wants to see it built in 10 years. Ms. Littlefield, with supporters including Uni- versity of Ontario Institute of Technology president Gary Polonsky, asked Ajax and Pickering councils for $90,000 each to make up its lost operating fund- ing. The municipalities have each provided $50,000 over the last two years. Pickering has budgeted $25,000 for DWAC in 2006, as has Ajax, with the lat- ter requiring DWAC to make individual requests to access the funding, available only for Ajax-specific initiatives. Ms. Littlefield says Ajax in particular is not seeing the big picture when it comes to DWAC’s goal, the creation of a centre that would serve west Durham, the entire region and beyond. Comments from Wa rd 4 local Councillor Pat Brown at budget time, who said, “Are we responsible for Durham arts? No, we’re responsible for Ajax arts,” underscored the point for her. “It’s a lack of vision because there are no arts cen- tres that just serve their municipality,” Ms. Littlefield says. “Are they going to ask for driver’s licences at the door?” She says DWAC likely won’t try and access the funds, intended only for programming, not an area where DWAC needs assistance. “They’re making us basically a branch of the rec- reation department,” she says. Ms. Littlefield notes a number of municipalities in Durham and elsewhere support the operation of arts centres. And, while Pickering has been “much more supportive” of DWAC’s vision, understand- ing that the future arts complex would be a major economic attraction, she says that level of support doesn’t exist in Ajax. That being said, she says DWAC wants to con- tinue working with both municipalities. Ajax Ward 3 Local Councillor Joanne Dies, who sits as an Ajax representative on the DWAC board, says she and the rest of council recognize the need for and support a future arts centre. She has some criticisms of her own, however, where DWAC is concerned. “I think we have to work better on this partner- ship and open up the lines of communication,” she says. “If you want public funding, you have to have public input.” It’s not Ajax’s fault that DWAC’s funding has dried up, she says. And, before the Town commits any funding, it has to consider the roughly 90,000 citi- zens of the municipality. “We have to be able to justify the expenditure and the benefits to this community,” Coun. Dies says. She says DWAC has done “a very good job of establishing itself and promoting the arts.” Council was concerned, however, that after its first year in existence, DWAC had not begun working on its foundation, getting the ball rolling toward the build- ing of the centre. “You’ve really got to have the support and the awareness in the community to keep you going and that was a concern,” says Coun. Dies. Instead, she believes DWAC was counting on support from Pickering and Ajax. She agrees with Ms. Littlefield that DWAC needed the extra year to make itself known in the community, but Coun. Dies suggested it wasn’t an either-or scenario. “While you’re doing that, you work on the foun- dation,” she says. Coun. Dies believes the programming the centre has offered for the last two years took up a lot of Ms. Littlefield’s time, taking it away from the foundation aspect of DWAC’s mission. 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BETTER HOURS Monday-Fri- day, No evenings or Weekends! Join the MOLLY MAID Team of Professional Housekeeping. Tr aining/transportation provided. Drivers licence mandatory. 905- 427-6466. CUSTOMER SERVICE oriented people w/vehicle required for ear- ly morning delivery of Toronto Star newspaper in Oshawa, Port Perry, Uxbridge, Bowmanville. 7 days/week. (905)438-1170. DRIVERS WANTED for Blue Line Ta xis. Part-time shifts available. Please call Roy at 905-440-2011 or (905) 439-1111. Energetic People Pe rson to work with Sales Team.Involves door-to-door canvass- ing - "Not Selling" Evenings & weekends Ajax/Pickering area Tr ansportation an asset.$10/hourly cash Call Bob (905)619-2351 FREE Telephone Service FREEDOM PHONE LINES Regardless of Credit No Deposit Required LOWEST PRICE Call now & receive 1 month FREE 1-866-884-7464 FRIENDLY PEOPLE to do tele- phone work for busy office, no selling. Monday to Friday 5-9 p.m., Saturday 10-1 p.m. Great employment for college students. Call between 9-5, Mon.-Fri. (905)655-9053. OGS Grounds Maintenance is looking for experienced fore- men/women/lead hands for full- time positions. Compensation commensurate with experience. Fax resume to: 905-655-8092 or email to: jzylstra@ogsgroup.ca HOMEWORKERS needed!! To Assemble Products- Stuffing En- velopes, Mailing/Processing Cir- culars, On-Line Computer Work, PC/Clerical Work Available. Up to $1,500/week, No Experience Needed! FREE information at www.CanadianHomeJobs.com, Reference 7-107 LIGHT INDUSTRIAL - Apply in person to 1614 Dundas St. E., Suite 203. Whitby (Dundas / Thickson) on Monday to Thurs- day from 9:30 a.m.- 2:30 p.m LANDSCAPE DESIGNER / ES- TIMATOR We are currently seek- ing a Landscape Designer / Esti- mator to join our team. Must have a min. 2 years design experience and a strong knowledge of land- scape construction practices and materials. Experience and confi- dence in DynaSCAPE would be a strong asset. Please forward your resume to: E-mail: hr-dur- ham@clintar.com Or mail to: PO Box 103, Whitby, ON L1N 5R7 LUBE TECHNICIANS,full/part- time. Hourly wage + bonus. Able to perform regular oil & filter changes and maintenance on ve- hicles. Apply at Pennzoil, 581 King St.East, Oshawa. MAGICUTS has the following po- sitions available: Licensed Asst. Manager for Ajax and Oshawa plus PT Stylist for Whitby and Pickering. We offer: Competitive salary, opportunity for advance- ment, profit sharing, free upgrad- ing classes, monthly prizes, benefits, hiring bonus. Join a win- ning team. Call Barb (905) 723- 7323 MANAGER full time for a high traffic drug store in Port Hope, experience in retail management with human resources, comput- ers, merchandising and inventory control skills. salary commensu- rate with experience and qualifi- cations fax resume to 905-372- 9126. MONTESSORI SCHOOL in Whitby requires ECE's & EA's for Pre-Toddler and Toddler rooms. Some positions available immedi- ately and September 2006. Mon- tessori school experience an as- set. Fax resume attn: Susanne or Diana 905-665-9583. MOUNTAIN ASH Landscaping requires experienced fe- male/male landscape/mainte- nance labourers, April-November, 26-38 hrs/week. Energetic, orga- nized, detail-oriented, reliable, drivers license with clean abstract. Wage based on experi- ence. Fax 905-665-3382 or Email: info@mountainash.com NEEDED IMMEDIATELY - Land- scape construction workers. Must have experience in Interlock and retaining walls. Labourers also needed. Must own a reliable ve- hicle. Wages based on knowl- edge and experience. Fax re- sume: 905-697-0270 or email: woodrowcontracting@bellnet.ca or phone 905-697-0070. NEW DISTRIBUTION CO. looking to fill 15 openings in Inventory/Sales/CSR ASAP. $450-$600 per week to start. Call Tina, (905)837-9200 ORDER TAKERS NEEDED $25/hr. avg. Full Time We Train You !! 905.435.0518 Part Time (evenings) Industrial / Commercial CLEANERS 25-30/hrs per week, Mon-Fri, $10-$11/hr. MUST HAVE Drivers License, References, Police check. 905-420-3112 PA RT TIME Help Required Student Preferred Experience not necessary. Must be pleasant and work well with people. Apply in person with resume to: DOLOMITI SHOES PICKERING TOWN CENTRE PELICAN PARTY TIME Catering & Rentals. Now accepting Re- sumes for the following full time positions. Cooks, kitchen help, Laundry, Dishwashers, Driver Maintenance Person. Part Time Positions. Catering Service Staff. Submit Resume online to sales@pelicancatering.ca No Phone calls please. POOL & LANDSCAPE CO. seeking labourers and a crew foreman. Must have own trans- portation. Start May 1st. Wages based on experience. (905)430- 0769 PRINTING COMPANY in Picker- ing requires a Full-time Customer Service Rep. No experience re- quired. Fax resume to: 905-831- 3977 Professional FUNDRAISERS needed. Part/Full time 3 shifts daily 7 days a week. Earn $12/hr + Benefits. Contact us today! 1-888-974-JOBS or www.1888974jobs.com REGISTRATION OFFICERS $25/hr.avg. Full-time, students welcome. Full training provided. Call 905.435.1052 SEEKING NEW MOMS Part-time career opportunity. High-income potential. Excellent training. Set your own hours. For more information call John Frizzle at (905)509-4518 STUDENTS WELCOME, sum- mer F/T openings available for College/University Students in our Promotional Marketing Firm. $500-$600 per week to start. We also offer a student tuition bonus. Call Student Hotline, (905)837- 9172, ask for Sam. VANDERMEER NURSERY - Im- mediate, full time/part time. Com- petitive salaries. Flex hours. Nur- sery Sales - knowledge required. Perennial sales - knowledge re- quired.employment@ v andermeernursery.com (905) 427-2525, Fax (905) 427- 2955 ESTABLISHED SPA & Salon looking for experienced hair sty- list preferably with clientele. Great atmosphere and potential for right person. Scarborough/Pickering border, call Marianne (416)284-1233 ESTHETICIAN WANTED, down- town Cobourg Aveda Concept Salon looking for an experienced esthetician to take over existing clientele. Experience with Aveda an asset but not necessary. Apartment available above salon available July/06. Excellent work- ing environment. Call 905-373- 9339. HAIRSTYLIST REQUIRED for prestigious LakeWinds Health and Beauty Spa. Must have ex- perience. For appointment call Sabrina 905-985-7727 and join our team!! REGISTERED MASSAGE THERAPIST (RMT) needed for busy high-end medical spa in Ajax. Either full-time hourly or part-time commission available. Clientele in place. Call Eleanor at 905-619-2639. A LICENSED REFRIGERATION Mechanic wanted for Durham Area. Busy store. Please fax re- sume in confidence to 905-725- 0886 or call 905-260-0172. ACCEPTING resumes for Class "A" MECHANIC. Experience in exhaust, brakes, electrical, diag- nostic, front end and other auto- motive experiences. Mail resume to 74 Shuter Street, Port Hope, ON L1A 1A6 APPLIANCE TECHNICIAN- full time required immediately for Durham area. Road service and in shop repairs. Valid drivers li- cense and clean abstract. Use of company vehicle. Benefits available, wages negotiable.. Join Durham's Leading Appliance Re- tailer Celebrating 50 years in Business. Paddy's Market, 2212 Ta unton Rd. Hampton. Apply with resume or call 905-263-8369. DETAILER REQUIRED for busy Whitby shop. Must be team oriented! Experience neces- sary. Full-time positions available immediately. Do not apply without a valid driver's licence. Phone 905-430-1604 leave message. EXPERIENCED STONE MASONS needed. 5 yrs. exp. with flagstone, cultured stone, natural flagstone overlay. Send resume to: P. O. Box 203, Station Brooklin, Whitby Ont. L1M1B5. LANDSCAPE INSTALLATION Immediate. Full time/year round. Competitive salaries. Foremen (w) and Labourers. Experienced interlock and garden installers. Va ndermeer Nursery. employment@ vandermeernursery.com Phone (905) 427-2525. Fax: (905) 427- 2955 LOOKING FOR INDIVIDUALS with Auto CAD experience must be able to complete drawings quickly and accurately. Please fax resume to: Debbie Cunning- ham at 905-686-4798 or email dcunningham@lifestylesunrooms. com ROOFERS/SHINGLERS with ex- perience wanted. Must have own tools. Own vehicle an asset but not required. Top wages provided with Home Remedy Roofing. Hir- ing Now! Call Josh at (905) 391- 7333. SCARBOROUGH PRINTER seeks experienced pressperson to run AB DICK 360 T HEAD & RYOBI 3302. Part time 3 or 4 days. Fax resume to (416)439- 0323 SHEET METAL MECHANIC Busy precision job shop, close tolerances. Must be able to devel- op layouts. North Scarborough. Fax Resume to 416-291-3233 TRIM CARPENTER - Hiring im- mediately, experienced trim car- penters, skilled in customer ser- vice, handle east end require- ments. Specializing in residential trimwork. We supply vehicle, equipment & uniform. Call Trim- work By Design 1-866-248-7776 COURT REPORTERS NEEDED suit recent University grad or per- son returning to workforce. Must have excellent English and car. Willing to travel GTA. Will train right person. E-mail resume: info@durhamreporting.com. FULL-TIME RECEPTIONIST RE- QUIRED at our new Ajax Loca- tion. Real estate experience re- quired. RLP Connect Realty. Please e-mail your resume to: debbie@royallepageconnect.com Or fax to 905-683-8888 - Attn: Debbie White-Mills, Inquires con- fidential To Place an Ad in Ajax or Pickering Call 905-683-0707 or Tor. line 1-416-798-7259 Email: classifi eds@durhamregion.com Classifi eds On-Line Web Site: www.durhamregion.com ClassifiedsClassifiedsNews AdvertiserNews Advertiser 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9:00-5 Closed Saturday A/P PAGE B6 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, April 19, 2006 www.durhamregion.com SELL IT NOW CALL AJAX 905-683-0707 DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES? Make a Difference and Join the Atlantic Team! Accounts Payable Clerk (maternity leave) Primary Duties: Process & code all accounts payable and prepare month end accruals. Requirements:Must have minimum grade 12 education, be team-minded and detail orientated. The candidate must be able to work in a fast paced environment, have excellent computer skills & work independently. Email: reena_shah@atlantic.ca We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted Advertising Sales Metroland, publisher of East of the City, Durham Business Times, Durham Trade & Commerce and Durham Parent and other media initiatives is looking for a full time, dynamic, results oriented sales professional with superior communication skills, to build new business for these and other established, well-received products. Your positive attitude and self motivated character along with a solid sales record will serve you well in an environment that embraces new ideas and growth opportunities. Position offers base salary with progressive commission plan. If you feel you are the right individual for this partnership, email your resume to dfl etcher@durhamregion.com with subject line “SALES PARTNER” before April 21, 2006. Only those invited for an interview will be contacted. Advertising Sales Commission-based freelance position You are an entrepreneur looking for a low-risk / high-return means of supplementing your income. You are a highly competitive, independent, results-oriented individual with a positive attitude and desire for success. You are an effective communicator and understand a prospect’s needs and wants. Metroland is a dynamic, high-growth multimedia company with an immediate need for a commission-based contractor sales partner to support growth of a roster of established special interest publications. If you feel you are the right individual for this partnership, email your resume to dfl etcher@durhamregion.com with subject line “SALES CONTRACT” before April 21, 2006. Only those invited for an interview will be contacted. Please note that this is a contractor-based position, not employment-based. Kingsway Arms Retirement Residence is looking for the following positions: Director of Care • Provide hands on leadership to the care team and ensure superior resident care and services • Current registration as a RN/RPN with the CON • Experience in a similar setting • Previous management experience preferred Activation/Wellness Coordinator • Background in recreation/activation • Plan daily activities and entertainment for residents • Lead Pool and land exercises • Energetic, motivated leader with experience with seniors • Holder of a class G license in good standing Profi ciency in English and Cantonese is preferred for both positions. Forward resumes to hlevy.kams@rogers.com or by fax to 416-264-8377 MAKE A HEALTHY CAREER CHOICE ! NURSING & HEALTH CARE JOB EXPO Wednesday May 17, 2006 Holiday Inn - 1011 Bloor St. E., Oshawa TO BOOK A BOOTH OR FOR MORE DETAILS CALL CLASSIFIED'S 905-576-9335 or 905-683-0707 Fax - 905-579-4218 PRESENTED BY Send your resume in Today about immediate opportunities for RN, RPN and PSW! Shift & Private Duty work in the Durham Area. RN’s to start ASAP - Guaranteed 36 to 48 hrs a week 1.866.227.3205 Fa x: 416-927-9511 toronto@bayshore.ca www.bayshore.ca Part-time and Casual RPNs needed for evenings and nights at retirement home in Port Perry Please fax resume to: Angela at 905-985-1881 To r onto/Ajax Join our Winning Team! The NEW Hilton Garden Inn OPENING MAY 2006 Salem Road and Hwy. 401 Is interested in service oriented individuals with previous hospitality experience Please respond to: sandra_fearnside@hilton.com or fax to 905-631-7010 No telephone calls please www.hiltongardenajax.com We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected will be contacted ADVERTISING SALES.$3,200- $4000/month. Appointments pro- vided. Strong ethical Sales Reps. Experienced with references. Car necessary. Email resume to: mediamax@sympatico.ca SALES HELP required for health store. 30-40 hours/week. Health knowledge required. Bring re- sume in person: Your Good Health, Oshawa Centre. DENTAL RECEPTIONIST/Assist- ant needed for part time position in busy family practise. We are looking for a friendly outgoing in- dividual with both clerical and clinical skills. Expedience pre- ferred, but not necessary. Please bring your resume to: 259 Simcoe St.South Oshawa. FULL TIME DENTAL assistant, required for practice in Oshawa Centre Galleria. Call Connie 905- 434-8911 or deliver resume to suite 150. X-RAY TECHNOLOGIST. MRT(R). Temporary full time po- sition June through August, and regular part time after. Fax résu- mé's to 905-434-7972 COOK - Experienced for Whitby location. Greek Canadian cuisine. Busy breakfast weekends.. Per- manent, full & part time positions available. Call 905-666-2811 or fax resume: 905-427-5930. EXPERIENCED LINE COOKS. Must be available nights and weekends. Apply with resume in person to: The Waltzing Weasel, 1437 King St.East, Courtice MASSEY'S RESTAURANT re- quires a full time cook, full availability required. Please apply within, with resume to 774 Liver- pool Rd.S., Pickering Durham Region HOMESELLERS Find out what the home down the street sold for! FREE computerized list of area home sales and current listings. Free recorded message. 1-888-599-0098 and use ID#1041 24hr/day Dan Plowman Salesperson Remax Rouge River Realty Ltd. Brokerage *FIRST TIME BUYERS* Why rent when You can own? Free computerized list with pictures of homes available with No Money Down From $1,200/month Free recorded Message. 1-800-417-7295 ID #7051 Visit: www. DurhamStop Renting.com ReMax Ability Real Estate Limited** 905-434-7777 Matt Cooper* A PORT PERRY area NEW spectacular all brick bungalow ex- ec. Home on 1 Acre lot Walk to Lake, Agents Welcome, Must see! Asking $274k call 1-877- 878-9899 toll free BROOKLIN OPEN HOUSE, 15 Primeau Ave. (Ashburn/Hwy 7). Sat - Sun April 22-23 11am- 5pm. 3-bdrms, detached 2-sto- rey, deep lot, hot tub, many up- grades. Call 905-706-8300 for in- fo.or http://ca.geocities.com/sys- genss/H.html COURTICE - Kassinger Bunga- low, 2 bed, 2 baths, dining, great room with gas fireplace, and french doors, hardwood. A/C, main floor laundry, beautiful yard & patio. 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Western exposure, sandy beach, boat slips, clubhouse. Fully serviced condominium lots from $235,000 and cottages from $499,000. Call Keri at (416) 495-7050 for private appointment. www.kaitlingroup.com FOR SALE OR LEASE 2250sq.ft. M1A prestige industri- al. 2100 Forbes St., Unit 3, Whit- by.Call (905)436-9613 PICKERING, 1,000SQ.FT.cor- ner lot. Great exposure, ideal for doctor, dental, legal, real estate office. Plenty of parking. Available May 1st. Phillip (905)837-1111, after 7pm 905-420-9141. CHIP TRUCK,24ft Winnebago, fully equipped, lots of stainless. A must to see, asking $21,000 or best reasonable offer. Call (705)882-1410 after 6pm. HAIR SALON, BOWMANVILLE. Looking for enthusiastic licensed hairstylist with clientele for chair rental in established salon, all in- clusive except supplies, $100/wk+ gst. Start immediately. Call 905-623-4172 btwn 8am- 5pm, after hours 905-434-0473 HAIRDRESSING BUSINESS for sale in Bowmanville. Fully equipped, good location. 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No smoking/pets. $750 inclu- sive, May 1st. (905)440-4961 afamilyrental@sympatico.ca 1 & 2 BEDROOM basement apts. -Pickering, Liverpool/Hwy2. Separate entrance. Laundry. Parking. Cable. $800 & $950/mo. inclusive. Available May 1. No smoking/pets.416-899-9582. 1 BED. APT.Simcoe S. Oshawa. Clean, fridge & stove incl., sep. entrance. Close to 401, bus stop. Laundry facilities. Avail. May 1st. $575/mo.+ hydro.905-666-4670 1 BEDROOM, PET-FRIENDLY Oshawa. Clean, Nice neighbour- hood. Backyard, Coin laundry. Close to Oshawa Centre, 401 and Buses. $650 + hydro. Day- time (905) 723-1778, Even- ings/Weekends (905) 983-5356. Available now! 1, 2 & 3 bedroom apartments, in most beautiful adult lifestyle build- ing. Available immediately. Ste- venson & Rossland, Oshawa. Call 905-579-3700 or (905)723- 1009. 1-BDRM APT.,Central Oshawa, parking, private entrance, gas fireplace, $750/mo inclusive. Avail. May 1st. No dogs. First/last.(905)213-6593. 1-BDRM BSMT,Hwy #2/Westney, Ajax. 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(905) 831-1250 www.capreit.net 1-BEDROOM apartment, Oshawa, beautiful knotted pine throughout, full bathroom, laun- dry, 2 parking spots, utilities in- cluded plus A/C. First/last. Available May 1st. $800/month. 905-725-7644 or 416-383-3445 1011 SIMCOE ST. N.,Oshawa - Large 3 bedroom town home suites with full basements, available for rent. Private fenced yards with mature trees. Close to all amenities. $799.00 per month. Call (905)579-7649 for an appointment. 2 BEDROOM APT.Simcoe/Mill Oshawa. Hardwood floors & bal- cony, $775/mo. Available immedi- ately. No dogs. Excellent area. First/last. Mr. Wyne 905-427- 7902. 2ND FLOOR APARTMENT 3 bedroom, newly decorated, 2 balconies, laundry area, parking. view of lake Westshore area. $995+50% utilities. Available im- mediately. 1-800-701-7812. 3 BEDROOM UPPER LEVEL of house. Townline/King area. $1250/month all inclusive. Close to all amenities. Across from park. Available immediately. Call Deon 905-432-7809. ADELAIDE/RITSON 3 bedroom apartment with loft located in a quiet home. Parking, coin laun- dry, on bus route, $1250/month utilities included. First and last re- quired 905-426-5844 AJAX NORTH,Westney/Sullivan 2 bedroom basement apt., separate entrance, available May 1st. $850/mo inclusive. No smok- ing/pets.Call (905)683-1180. AJAX -, Huge 1 bdrm bsmnt. apt. All inclusive, parking, laun- dry, separate entrance. New kitchen. Available immediately. $750.Call 905-433-7976. AJAX - 1 BEDROOM unit available, eat in kitchen, laundry, parking, from $795 /month. (905)922-0252 or (905) 686-0470 AJAX bachelor basement walk- out apartment. Sep. entrance, transit at door, no smoking/pets, 2 appliances, $550-inclusive, in- cluding cable, first/last, available immediately. Near Durham Cen- tre.(647)866-7405 AJAX immaculate legalized 2 bed. basement apt. Private side patio & entrance. Laundry, parking, $825/inclusive. No pets/smoking. Avail. immediately. (905)686-2685 AJAX LARGE ONE BEDROOM basement apartment. Separate entrance, parking, new open con- cept, gas fireplace. $860/month inclusive. Available immediately. 905-619-0393. AJAX,Harwood/Bayly, bachelor bsmt apt., sep. entrance, satellite, parking, fireplace, $725/month all inclusive. No dogs. Avail. im- mediately. Call Ralph after 1 p.m. (905)426-8052 AJAX/PICKERING,Bright 1- bdrm walk-out bsmt, c/a, $675/mo plus; Parking. New large 1-bedroom $700+ inclusive. Call (905)239-0367 or (647)271- 6660 BLOOR ST. EAST OSHAWA- Near No Frills/401. 2 bedrooms, $745+hydro($50/mo) immediate- ly., 1-bedroom $645/inclusive, im- mediately & June 1st. Immacu- late, well-maintained, nice, bright. Laundry, small building Bus-stop at door. First/last, 1-parking. No pets.905-668-1946 BLUEWATER PARK WHITBY 1 & 2 Bedrooms, Please call Mon-Fri 9 a.m - 5 p.m Evenings by appt. only 905-571-3522 Shelter Canadian Properties Ltd. BRIGHT BASEMENT APT.for rent. Hardwood/Ajax. 3 bed- rooms. 2 washrooms. Kitchen. 4 appliances. Ready May 1st. $1075+25% utilities. No pets/smoking. 905-619-3650 or 647-496-9957. Tony or Si. CLEAN 2-BED. APT.on quiet court. Wilson/Shakespeare area. Private entrance, parking. Fresh paint, new carpets, no pets. $875/includes all utilities. Avail. May 1st.905-431-5551 for appt. BRIGHT, WALK-OUT ONE bed- room basement apartment. Pick- ering. Laundry, a/c. New kitch- en. Recently renovated. $675 all inclusive. First/last required. No smoking/pets. Call 905-686- 4718.Daytime 416-286-7461. CLEAN 1 BDRM $720/mo, newly decorated. Utilities includ- ed. Simcoe/Mill area, small quiet apt. building. Call for appt. (905)579-9890. CLEAN, BRIGHT and spacious 1 bdrm. apt. in north Oshawa available for rent. $675/mo. all inclusive. Close to all amenities. Call 416-722-4709. CLIPPER APARTMENTS AJAX 2 & 3 Bed. Please call Mon-Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Evening by appt. only 905-683-6021 Shelter Canadian Properties Ltd. LARGE 1 BEDROOM basement apartment, available June 1st. $700, utilities included. Parking, no smoking/pets. First/last. Near Oshawa Centre. (905)571-4472 LARGE 2 BEDROOM apt in Ajax - eat in kitchen/dining room/living room/walkout/4 piece bath/large windows/satellite TV/Parking/own laundry facilities Must see $1050 all inclusive - non smoker - Available May 1st (905) 426- 7376. LARGE ONE BED plus den, 2nd floor of house, appliances, 2-car parking, great location (Taun- ton/Harmony), no pets/smoking, references, May 1st. $695/incl- suive.(905)576-7697 LIVERPOOL/BAYLY Pickering. Spacious 2 bed. bsmt. apt. Sep. entrance, laundry, 2-aprking, cable included. No smoking/pets. Rent negotiable. First/last. Available immediately. 647-899- 1360. LUXURY BASEMENT APT. Private entrance, appliances, available now, Pickering location. (905)427-7720 NEAR 401/PARK - Small 2-bed- room apt. in legal triplex. Large yard, private entrance, $740/in- clusive. Available immediately. 905-668-6700 or 905-721-8009. NORTH Oshawa - 2 bedroom, May and June lst. 3 bedroom June lst. Clean, family building. Heat, hydro and two appliances included. Pay cable, parking and laundry facilities.(905) 723-2094 NORTH OSHAWA,1-bedroom & 2-bedrooms for rent. Includes utilities, fridge, stove, parking. Move in Bonus - 1 month free rent!! Call 905-579-9777. NORTH OSHAWA,Large 1-bed- room apt. in raised bungalow. Gas fireplace, tile kitchen & bath- room, laundry. Double door walk- out to private garden patio, 2-car parking. Available immediately. $785/inclusive. First/last/referenc- es. No smoking/pets. (905)743- 0269 ONE BEDROOM basement apt. Grandview/Olive area. $800/in- clusive. Fireplace, c/air, avail. May 1st. First/last/references re- quired. NO pets/smoking. (905)725-0715 ONE BEDROOM newly renovat- ed basement, bright, spacious, 4pc bath, cable, sep. entrance, park, pond, beach, community centre, 401/Go,. Transit. Phillip Murray/Cedar. No pets/smoking. $700/inclusive.905-449-0977 OSHAWA Park/Adelaide (230 Nipigon St) 1 & 2 Bedrooms Well maintained building.Near all amenities.From only $835/month + hydro. (905)723-0977 OSHAWA (2)2-bedrooms. Renovated balcony, parking, laundry $795 & $825. 3-bdrm, near Oshawa Centre, hardwood floors. $1095 inclusive. (905)922-6709, 905-429-2036 Whitby 2 bedroom $850 inclusive, laundry, parking 905-430-7868 OSHAWA - Clean, new building, 2-bedrooms $895/mo; 2-bed- rooms+ den, $945/mo; available June 1st. Appliances, parking & utilities included.905-438-9715. OSHAWA - 1 & 2 bedroom unit available, eat in kitchen, laundry, parking from $650 per month. (905) 922-0252 OSHAWA - 1 or 2 bedroom in quiet 12 unit building, eat in kitch- en, laundry, parking from $650 per month. (905) 728-8066 or (905)686-0470 OSHAWA -one bed. apt. Fridge, stove, parking included. Private entrance, laundry fac., good loca- tion. $640/mo. No pets. For more info.call 905-723-1292. OSHAWA - One bed. apt. Heat & hydro included. Newly painted. Albert/Lviv. $750/mo. first/last. 905-723-9781. OSHAWA - Park/Adelaide. Junior 1 bedroom basement, coin laun- dry, parking, bus-stop at door $650/inclusive, 1st/last, suits one person.905-426-5844. OSHAWA - RITSON/OLIVE.2 bed. apt. available May 1st. Quiet neighbourhood, suit retired or young couple. 1-parking. Own hydro meter, laundry. $750/mo/first/last. For Appt. 905- 721-2794. OSHAWA Adelaide/Ritson 2 bed- room apartment in quiet house. Includes main floor and partially finished basement with second bedroom. Walk-out to big private yard. Parking, coin laundry avail. $1000/month utilities included. First/last required 905-426-5844. OSHAWA new modern building. Simcoe/Bloor. 2 bedroom, $770 plus hydro. First/last required, available May 1st. Please contact Bill (905)404-9602. OSHAWA Park South/401 new management, newly renovated 1-2-3 Bedrooms from $725. Well-maintained, clean, quiet, im- proved security. Bus/GO. Hydro included. 835 Oxford 905-622- 0835; 885 Oxford 905-622-0885 OSHAWA,Bright, newly reno- vated, 1 bedroom basement apartment. 1100sq.ft, separate entrance, fireplace. $750/inclu- sive. Laundry &hi-speed internet available. First/last. Available im- mediately. No pets/smoking. (905)622-5622 OSHAWA,1-bdrm upper level plus loft, newly renovated. $840/mo inclusive. 2-parking, pri- vate entrance. Avail. April 1st. First/last.Call (416)284-7502 OSHAWA,Best Deals! Newly Renovated 1, 2 & 3 bdrm in sen- ior lifestyle bldg. Large units, new kitchens, carpeting, windows, se- curity. Near hospital, bus stop. Avail. May/June. Call 905-728- 4966 or 1-866-601-3083 www.apartmentsinontario.com OSHAWA, KING/RITSON, large 2nd floor 2-bedroom apt, with of- fice, in quiet house, Laundry, parking available. Close to down- town and all amenities. $850 in- clusive.(905)914-3133. OSHAWA, KING/SIMCOE - 2 bedrooms freshly painted, laun- dry facilities, 1 parking, $725/month plus hydro, available May.Call Val 905-720-0255. OSHAWA,Newly renovated Bachelor, 1 & 2 bdrms in senior lifestyle bldgs. Large units. New kitchens & appliances, carpeting, windows, security. Near schools/bus stop & amenities. Available April/May/June. 1-866- 601-3083 or 905-432-6912. www.apartmentsinontario.com PICKERING - Brock and Finch, newly renovated, suit single male, microwave, fridge, laundry. Smok- ing, utilities and cable included. Beside bus stop, parking, immedi- ately, reasonable.(905) 686-4975. PICKERING - Spacious 1 bed- room walkout basement apart- ment. Brock/Major Oaks area. Large, bright kitchen, shared laundry, parking. $700./mo. all in- clusive. First/last, available imme- diately. (905) 686-3769. Cell (647)887-4715 PICKERING - Major Oaks/Brock Rd. 2-bed. bsmt., separate en- trance, parking, fridge/stove/dish- washer/own laundry, a/c. Suits working person/couple. No smok- ing/pets. $850/mo/all inclusive, cable included. First/last/referenc- es.May 1st.416-346-9194. PICKERING spacious newly floored/painted one bedroom basement. Single or couple. No smoking/pets. Modern kitchen. Large storage. Utilities & cable. Private entrance. 5 mins. to GO. Use of drive/yard. First/last. Ref- erences. $775. Immediate occu- pancy. Lois 705-877-3159 lois.galbraith@sympatico.ca PICKERING, 1-BEDROOM base- ment apt., separate side en- trance, includes washer, dryer. No pets, non-smoker. $850 all in- clusive.Call (905)831-8787 PICKERING, BAYLY/LIVER- POOL Rd. Large, 1 bedroom basement. Fireplace, washer, dryer, dishwasher and bar. Park- ing available. $800/month, utilities/cable included. 905-420- 2621. PICKERING, DON'T MISS THIS! newly finished extra-large 1-bdrm bsmt apt. Walk-out w/separate entrance, bright spacious, laun- dry, utilities, a/c, cable, highspeed internet incl. May 1st. $795/mo. (416)806-3452 PICKERING,one bedroom base- ment apartment, no smoking/no pets, private entrance, parking, utilities, 500 sq. ft. laundry, $675 May lst.(905) 509-5548. PICKERING, Rosebank/Shep- pard.New 2 bedroom basement. Kitchen. Dining room. 4pc. bath. Private entrance. Share laundry. Parking. Available. $700+35% utilities or $800 inclusive. No smoking/pets.(905)837-5146 PORT PERRY,Walk to Lake Scugog. Enjoy a peaceful, beautiful town. Extra large 3 bdr. approx, 1200sq.ft in a well kept, quiet 3 story apt. Balcony, parking, storage, Security Video. No dogs. Call 905-985-3406, 905-430-7816 PORT WHITBY 1722/1724 Duffe- rin St. Newly renovated spacious, 2-bedrooms. Available May/June $895/mo. Laundry, parking, walk to GO, 401/Brock St. Near sports arena, shopping.1-800-693-2778 QUIET BRIGHT 2-bdrm bsmt apt. Parking, laundry. No smoking. Simcoe/Taunton, Oshawa. Avail. immediately. $850/mo inclusive. First/last, references. (905)619- 1385 SPRING IS HERE! 13th MONTH FREE! Oshawa. Great Location. Bachelor, 1, 2 & 3 bdrm apts. Large units. New carpeting, win- dows, security. Near schools, amenities. Call us TODAY! 1- 866-601-3083 or (905)438-1971 www.apartmentsinontario.com UXBRIDGE NEW!Town- house/Apartments, air condi- tioned, 4 appliances, patio/gar- den, parking, storage. 905-852- 4777. WHITBY - 1 & 2 bedroom suites from $775 - $860 per mo. all in- clusive. Close to all amenities. Office hours 9 - 5, Monday - Fri- day.(905)430-1877 WHITBY - BROCK/DUNDAS. Large 1-bdrm. basement, walk-in closets, hardwood/ceramic, bay window, separate entrance, walk- out, parking. New home. $850/in- clusive. 905-509-4006 or 416- 877-4543 WHITBY - Garden St. apt. build- ing. Spacious carpeted, newly painted with balcony. Close to bus, shopping, all utilities includ- ed. Aval. now. First/last/no pets. Bachelor $700; 1-bed. $800; 2- bed.$900.905-767-2565. WHITBY CENTRAL,Large 2 bedroom, quiet small building no smoking/pets, May 1, $929+. Oc- cupied mostly by seniors. Park- ing, laundry.(416)438-4895. WHITBY DOWNTOWN,1-bed- room apt. $800, 2-bedroom $900 includes hydro, heat, air, 1 park- ing, laundry facilities. First/last. references.Call (905)430-8327 WHITBY GARDEN/ROSSLAND 2 bedroom basement apartment, separate entrance, $775/mo. in- cludes heat, water, hydro, laun- dry, parking. No smoking/pets. Available June 1st. 905-665- 5248, cell 416-294-2170 WHITBY,1 bedroom, large kitch- en sep. entrance, air, close to downtown, utilities included, avail now, first/last references., 1 car parking, $800/mo., (905)668- 1666 WHITBY,1-bdrm bsmt, private entrance, includes utilities, laun- dry, parking, a/c, c/v. Bright and clean, suitable for single. $700/mo. No pets/smoking. First/last. Available immediately (905)668-5020 WHITBY, BEAUTIFUL 1 bed- room basement apartment, walk to downtown, suit single person. Separate entrance, laundry, park- ing. $850/inclusive. No pets/smoking. Available May 1st. (905)666-4866 WHITBY, immaculate 1 BED Avail. May 1st. $754 includes ap- pliances, heat, parking, laundry facilities. Call (905)666-1074 or 905-556-0455. 2 BEDROOM CONDO,2 baths, Westney Rd. & Hwy#2. 5-appli- ances and parking included. $1,320 per mo. inclusive. 416- 462-7365 or 416-289-6963. COURTICE, PARKWOOD VIL- LAGE 1-bedroom loft, luxury con- do, fireplace, 6 appliances. Available June 1st. $1100+ utilities.Call (905)881-4406. -A-ABA-DABA-DO STOP PAY- ING RENT! Own from $650/mth. NO MONEY DOWN. $35,000+ family income- up to $20,000 cash back. To good to be true. Call Ken Collis, Coldwell Bank- er 2M Realty, Assoc. Brkr, (905)576-5200 or 1-866-576- 5200, kencollis@sympatico.ca 2 - OSHAWA 3-BEDROOM upper 2 levels of 2-storey house, approx. 1400 sq.ft., balcony off kitchen, 5 appliances, available immediately. $1000 plus utilities. Credit check, no pets. (905)999- 9115 3 BEDROOM 2 storey house for rent, on crescent in Courtice. 1 1/2 baths, 2 lr, dr, plus 2 fin- ished room in basement. C/A, 10 x 20 deck, fenced yard, Available July lst. $1,350 mo. plus utilities. (905) 623-0854. A ABSOLUTELY astounding 6 months free, then own a house from $600/month. Up to $15,000 cash back to you! Require $35,000 + up family income and reasonable credit. No down pay- ment required. Why Rent! Call Bill Roka, 25 years as top sales rep with world's leading realtor. Re- max Spirit (905) 728-1600, 1-888- 732-1600 A BEAUTIFUL FAMILY home, Courtice, 3-bedrooms, 2 baths, huge kitchen, 5 appliances, a/c, mainfloor laundry, garage, deck, $1200+utilities, May 1st. No smoking/pets please. (905)440- 4961 afamilyrental@sympatico.ca ABSOLUTELY BRAND NEW 3 bedroom, 2 full baths, 5 applianc- es, town suite, indoor parking, North Whitby. 1st/floor. No pets/smoking. $1200+. May 1st. 905-302-4566/after 6pm. AJAX 3-BEDROOM, main floor bungalow, Tulloch Drive, 1015-sq.ft. Bright, own laundry, parking, new furnace/air, hard- wood, fenced yard, no smok- ing/subletting. Pets ok. Referenc- es/credit check mandatory. No Time Wasted! $1,060/mo plus 60% utilities.(604)609-9948 AJAX SOUTH,3 bedroom, with finished basement, $1350 plus utilities, includes 5 appliances, Avail. immediately. No pets. (905)831-9090. AJAX,Harwood/Hwy 2, avail. im- mediately, 4-bdrms, 3-baths, upper level. $1300+ utilities. Also 2-bdrm $900/mo inclusive. Call 905-831-9500 or 416-587-0060 Dennis Morgan. LARGE, BRIGHT 4 Bedroom house.. 2300sqft.. Salem & 401.. family room, central air, fire- place... $1,375 plus 2/3rds utilities.. Basement unavailable.. Avail Apr 15. Call 647-271-6660 or 416-568-6382 N/E OSHAWA - clean, 3-bed. +1, 4 appliances, 2-car parking, large shed, $1250/all inclusive. Avail. June 1st.Call 905-721-0122. OSHAWA - 2-BEDROOM main floor. $980/month. Fridge, stove, laundry, parking. Available May 1st. Call 416-456-5754 or 416- 754-0061. OSHAWA - ADELAIDE/WILSON. 3-bed. house, large garage, am- ple parking, 5-appliances, fin- ished basement, gas fireplace, fenced yard, 2-decks, CAC, 2- bathrooms, near all amenities. Avail. July 1st. $1300/mo.+utilities. (905)576- 4342 OSHAWA - Clean bright newly renovated 3-bedroom house, de- tached garage, central location, close to all amenities, available immediately, $1000+utilities. 1-800-442-3947. PICKERING - 4 bedroom main, $1195+; basement 3 bedroom $800+. Available May 1st. First/last. No smoking/pets. Ref- erences. Near Go-Train, shop- ping/schools (416)893-5690 PICKERING - bottom of Liver- pool, newly renovated 2-storey 4- bedroom, beautiful familyroom & livingroom, large fenced yard, pool, much more $1400+utilities. (905)420-5152 PICKERING - BUNGALOW.3+2 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, fin. basement, w/separate entrance. 5 appliances, c/a, large fenced yard. Avail. immediately. $1500+. First/last.Call 416-487-6319. PICKERING,Bayly/West Shore, a perfect 3 bedroom,bungalow, near lake, main floor only, appli- ances, own laundry, parking. Avail. now, $1325 inclusive, Con- dolynn Management (905)428- 9766. WHITBY, TAUNTON ANDER- SON,very large secluded, 4 bed- rooms, park like setting, shows well. this is a bargain. Appliances, air, avail. now. Upper floors $1400 plus. Condolynn Manage- ment.(905)428-9766 WILSON/OLIVE -two plus one bedroom bungalow, living room and dining room, new kitchen, hardwood and ceramic floors, a/c, gas furnace, fenced backyard. First/last/references. No pets $1150 per month + utilities. Available May 1st. 1987 Caprice for sale, best offer. 905-723- 3223. 2 BEDROOM,completely reno- vated, finished basement, private yard. North Oshawa. Beautiful Adult Lifestyle, end unit. No smoking/pets. $1185/month, all inclusive, first/last. Available May 1st. References. 905-571-3674. 3 & 4 BEDROOM TOWNHOUS- ES, North Oshawa. 4 appliances, attached garage. From $1250/month + utilities. Call Bob (905)706-6731 3 BED TOWNHOUSE Whitby – Brock St / Rossland, Large rooms, 2.5 bath, CAC, 5 appli- ances, Parking. Near Amenities. $1325/mo + utilities. Available im- mediately. First/Last, Call: 416- 561-4353, 416-855-6317 BRIGHT & CLEAN 3+1 bedroom townhome in Oshawa, available May 1st. $1200/month all inclu- sive. First/last req'd. Call Christi- na 905-697-8982. HILLCREST HEIGHTS Commu- nity Living in Oshawa now has units Avail. immed., parking incl. Please call 905-576-9299. N/E OSHAWA Spacious 2-bed- room townhouse, 5 appliances, A/Cond, gas fireplace, garage near schools, transit, amenities. Available May 1st. $1100/mo plus utilities. No smoking/pets. (905)728-6371 OSHAWA SOUTH 3-bedroom townhouse, close to schools, shopping. $975/month plus utilities. First/last. Toll-free 1- 866-922-6422.or 905-579-9956. OSHAWA-2 bedroom town- house, full basement, private fenced yard, laundry, parking, close to all amenities, avail. May 1, $995 all inclusive. call(905)623-3080 PICKERING (Kingston Rd. /Brock). new townhouse, 3-bed- rooms, 2 1/2 baths, 5 appl., lami- nate flooring. $1400. Avail. imme- diately. Call 905-837-1038 or 905-409-0731. PICKERING 3 bedroom town- house, renovated. $1049 + utilities. First/last. Memory Lane, Liverpool/Finch. Available imme- diately.(416)724-0404 WHITBY 4-bedroom townhouse Thickson/Winchester. 3.5 baths, Air, 5 appliances, garage, $1400/mo + utilities. Available June 1. First/last. Call 905-767- 9001 or e-mail jliard90019@hot- mail.com AJAX large room for rent, near GO & 401, shared facilities, $425/mo. No smoking/pets, available immediately, Call (905)619-2896 after 5pm AJAX SOUTH.Master suite in family home. Private 4-pc bath/ mini-kitchen. 1km from lake. Min. to GO/amenities. $590/mo in- cludes cable. Immediately. Suitable for clean/employed. 905- 686-5668 AJAX WESTNEY HEIGHTS 1 furnished room in house $400/monthly Cable, share facilities, suit non-smoking male First/last required Av ailable immediately (905)428-9114 AJAX,furnished room, separate entrance, parking, cable, dish- washer, share facilities, suit work- ing non-smoker, $450 inclusive, first & last, (905)427-6932. BROCK RD/FINCH, 2 furnished bed sitting rooms: private bath- room, share shower, TV/VCR, parking. Share kitchen, laundry, clean, quiet. Must like animals. $450/ $550 mo. Immediate. (905)426-8525 OSHAWA Simcoe/Rossland, large, clean, furnished room with cable, suitable for quiet working gentleman. Share bath & fur- nished kitchen. Near bus, $350 & up.(905)728-4845 PICKERING, WHITES Rd./401, Master Bedroom with en-suite, $550. 1 bedroom, $450. No pets/smoking. First/last & refer- ences required.(416)917-4949. 3 ROOMS AVAILABLE near Oshawa Centre. Share very large house with 3 others, ages 20-30. Free laundry. $425-$450/room in- clusive.First/last.905-718-5753. AJAX LUXURY TOWNHOME,2 rooms, private bath, use of back- yard/BBQ. A/C, parking/utilities included, Rogers internet/digital cable. $650/month. May 1st. Suits single employed profession- al. No smoking/pets. (905)683- 7968. AT BLOOR & SIMCOE, Oshawa.Share furnished apt with 2 males. Near all amenities, cable/internet included. Available immediately, lst/last, $450/mo in- clusive, Viewing (905)433-4088. LOOKING FOR A Professional roommate to share 4-bedroom townhouse in North Oshawa. Close to all amenities and only 5mins to 401. $500/month all in- clusive, no pets, non-smoker call Kevin (905)579-8613 SALEM/HWY #2, need room- mate for bright walkout 2 bed- room basement apartment. In- cludes cable, utilities, laundry and parking. $475/month, first/last re- quired. (905)683-9440 SATISFACTION GUARANTEED, Clean, quiet house for mature person (male preferred). Ajax, Rent $465/inclusive, furnished, cable, internet, telephone, laun- dry, parking. Private residence in respectable neighbourhood. 905-391-3809. SHARED ACCOMMODATION $450/mo. includes utilities, cable and parking.. Use of kitchen/liv- ingroom. Near Oshawa Centre and downtown, on bus/Go transit Available now. Call 905-718- 6471. 5 STAR RESORT in Orlando, minutes from Disney World, one- week anytime until September. Fully-equipped townhouse, ac- commodates 10 people. $200/night/taxes included. 1-416- 528-2920 2 COTTAGES FOR RENT.2- Bedroom, 3pc. bath, 45 min. N/E of Peterborough, Kasshabog Lake, $500/week. Canoe/paddle boat, (extra for boat and moto). 1-800-461-7621; 705-745-7975. 2004 FLEETWOOD/COLEMAN, Ta coma, camper trailer, 12 ft., like new, sleeps 10, fridge, stove, furnace, sink, water tank. pro- pane, many extras, $11,500. Ajax (905)619-3552. BALSAM LAKE Fenelon Falls Tra ilers for Sale on Sites, HK Cottages for rent. Season boat slips for rent 1-877-887-2550 www.sandybeachtrailercourt.com CASTLETON HILLS RV PARK - Are looking for a seasonal site or overnight camping? Come and visit our park, a gem in the hills of Castleton. Trailers for sale, close to ATV trails. www.castletonhills.com 1-866- 241-2224. RICE LAKE Large seasonal 10 new sites. Pool, beach, docking. Tr ailers on-site for sale, Park Model rentals weekly. Call (705)696-3423. Website: www.dreamlandresort.on.ca SWIMMING POOL OPENING! Durham Pool Services *Swimming Pool *Open/Close *Great Prices! Free Water Analysis Call 905-924-1667 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, April 19, 2006, PAGE B7 A/Pwww.durhamregion.com CHILD CARE AVAILABLE -Infants to School age -Home environment in your area. Call: Durham Professional 905-509-1207 Crafters Wanted Mini Flea Market Sell, Sell, Sell At the Whitby Home Show April 21st, 22nd & 23rd at Whitby Iroquois Complex Call Jessica at (905)579-4400 ext 2386 Vendors Wanted for The Whitby Home Show April 21st, 22nd & 23rd at Whitby Iroquois Complex Call Devon at 905-579 4400 ext 2236 LOST:Siamese Cat, small female, cross eyed, lost from Wesney/Rossland, Ajax Commu- nity Centre area, about 1 week ago. Please call 416-346-6869 or 905-239-0182 with any info. REWARD! SINCERE SINGLES,Profes- sional matchmaker since 1992. Long-term relationships for all lifestyles. 1/2 PRICE! 1-866-719- 9116.www.sinceresingles.ca LIVE-IN NANNY/HOUSE keeper to care for 2 children. 2-1/2 and 8 years old. Able to work week- ends. Fax resume to 905-683- 1725 LIVE IT!New health & wellness magazine. 250,000 copies. Cost-effective directory ads, word ads. Call today to book for the June issue. 416-493-1300 ext. 276.sduguay@metroland.com PSYCHICS reader and advisor, help in all life's problems, satis- faction guaranteed, specializing in Palm, Tarot and Crystal Ball readings. Always private and confidential. House parties available. (905)665-3222. ARABIAN STALLION,6 year old, purebred registered. Arabian Mare with a 2 year old filly. Call 905-576-7383. +CARPET CARPET CARPETS 3 rooms carpeted with Commer- cial carpet and premium pad from $289 (30 yds). 3 rooms carpeted with Berber carpet and premium pad from $389 (30 yds). 3 rooms carpeted with cut pile carpet and premium pad from $489 (30 yds). Free in-home quotes. SAILLIAN CARPETS 1-800-578-0497, 905- 242-3691 ; 905-373-2260. 1999 John Deere 4100 compact tractor with mid mount mower & front end loader, $17,000. (905)649-8176 2001 CUSTOM BUILT "South Paw" pine TV armoir (48"x73"x 26"), $850 or with Sony Trinitron 36" TV, $1300. Call 905-434- 2970 (all prices o.b.o). 22 ft.storage container $1800. 45 ft. storage trailer $2500. Will deliver.905-434-0392. 9.9 HP EVINRUDE, 12 foot alu- minum boat. Boat/utility trailer. $1200. 905-427-8417-Don. A BEDROOM SET,gorgeous cherry sleigh, triple dresser/mir- ror, tall dresser, 2 night tables, new. Cost $7450, sell $1,900. Call 905-213-4669. A DINING ROOM,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 A1 ALL SATELLITE SERVICES. DishNetworking, FREE TO AIR. Sales, Installations, Repairs, Modifications. Ariza-700, View Sat-2000 Platimum, all models in-stock. Dish Network Service and Sales. (905)999-0362 AFFORDABLE APPLIANCES, HANK'S APPLIANCES. Stoves, $149/up, portable dishwashers $200/up, 18" dishwashers in stock, fridges $175/up. Washers $125/up. Dryers $149/up. Large selection of reconditioned & new scratch & dent appliances. Parts Specialist. 426 Simcoe St.S. (905)728-4043. ALL NEW QUEEN orthopedic mattress set, cost $1000, sacri- fice $250.Call 905-213-4669. APPLIANCES,refrigerator, stove, heavy duty Kenmore washer & dryer, apartment size washer & dryer, freezer. Mint condition. Will sell separately, can deliver.Call (905)903-4997 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 construc- tion, never opened. Cost $8,000 Sacrifice $1,900.(416)748-3993 CARPETS SALE & HARD- WOOD FLOORING: carpet 3 rooms from $329 (30 sq. yd.) in- cludes: carpet, pad and installa- tion. Free estimates, carpet re- pairs. Serving Durham and sur- rounding area. Credit Cards Ac- cepted. Call Sam (905)686-1772 CARPETS.Laminate and vinyl sale. 3 rooms, 30sq yds. for $319. Commercial carpet includ- ing premier underpad and instal- lation. Laminate $1.69sq ft. Click system. Residential, commercial, customer satisfaction guaranteed. Free Estimate. Mike 905-431- 4040 CEDAR HEDGING 3' - 4' $5.00 4' - 5' $6.00 5' - 6' $7.00 Other sizes available. Planting available. Noel 905-922-2330 Newcastle CEDAR TREES for sale, starting from $3.50 each. Planting available. Free Delivery. Call Bob 705-341-3881. COMPUTER TROUBLE?We of- fer you On-Site Networking & Computer Repairs/Upgrades, Vi- rus Removal & Wireless Security. We also sell New/Used Systems & Laptops. For your computer Repairs/Sales call S D L 905- 428-7559, cell 416-892-6965 DELL OPEN BOX laptop, Inspir- on 6000 & 6400 starting at $1065 + up plus taxes. Comes with Dell warranty. Call (905)683-6472, Visa & MC accepted. DININGROOM SUITE,French Provincial style, table w/2 leafs, four (4) upholstered chairs, buffet & hutch, excellent condition $650; Livingroom couch, loveseat & ot- toman, almost new, brown/rust/beige print. $500; Or Best Offer.Call 905-434-5264 FREELANCE E-AUCTIONS. Now accepting quality, new and gently used items for consign- ment auction. Turn your unneed- ed articles into quick easy cash. We sell almost anything!! 905- 448-9041 SUITS from $69 SPORT JACKETS $49 from GRADE 8 GRADS CALL 905-4042063 From JEANS to TUXEDOS in Whitby has it all at up to 70% below retail Celebrati n g 11 Years!11 Years! Celebrati n g Celebrati n g 11Years!11Years! HIGH EFFIECIENCY oil furnace and Aero oil fired water heater and oil tank, asking $1100. (905)571-4876 HOSPITAL BED AND high quality pressure free mattress. $1200. 905-831-8732. HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS Best Price, Best Quality. All Shapes & Colours. Call 1-866-585-0056 www.thecoverguy.ca HOT TUB COVERS & Pool Safe- ty Covers - best quality, best pric- es, all colours, all sizes. Delivery included. PAUL'S HOME AND LEISURE 905-259-4514 or 866- 972-6837 www.homeandlei- sure.ca HOT TUB,"Coastal Spa" 8ft x 8ft, 6.5-h.p. motor, 20 jets, $3,200 o.b.o.Call (905)576-8660 HOT TUB/SPA 5 person, loung- er, 24 jets, 5HP, redwood cabi- net, never used, warranty, retail $6995, asking $3995. Call 905- 428-6976. HUGE MOVING SALE! Health Store contents, shelves, outside sign with lights, organic food, herbs, Wiccan products, vitamins, minerals, crystals, stones, jewel- lery, fridge, single futon, 2 small desks, 2 large island shelves, 7-ft wicker shelf, salts, oils, books, gifts, lots more! 16 King St. East, Oshawa. KAYAK POOL 24'X12', C/W pump, filter solar blanket, and ac- cessories. New deck. Needs lin- er, $2000 OBO, call (905)655- 8496 LEATHER JACKETS 1/2 price, purses from $9.99; luggage from $19.99; wallets from $9.99. Everything must Go! Family Leather, 5 Points Mall, Oshawa (905)728-9830, Scarborough (416)439-1177, (416)335-7007. MAPLE TABLE 6 chairs, natural tops and natural seats, hunter green back and legs and pedestal includes China cabinet, excellent condition, $2,000. (negotiable) (905) 579-9870. MOVING SALE:bedroom set, kitchen set, bookcases, prints, chair, ottoman, treadmill, Crafts- man tool boxes, lawn mower, odds & ends & more! Call (905)509-3456 NEW DANBY APT sized freezers $209. New Danby bar fridges, $119/up. Also, variety of new ap- pliances, scratch and dent. Full manufacturers warranty. Recon- ditioned fridges $195/up, ranges $125/up, dryers $125/up, wash- ers $199/up, new and coin oper- ated washers and dryers at low prices. New Danby Frost-Free Apt. size fridges $399., new 24" and 30" ranges with clock and window @$399 Reconditioned 24" ranges and 24" frost free fridges now available. Wide se- lection of other new and recondi- tioned appliances. Call us today, Stephenson's Appliances, Sales, Service, Parts. 154 Bruce St. Oshawa.(905)576-7448 O G CLOCK, as is, and others plus clock/watchmakers work- bench. All original, 2 doors, 7 drawers, graduated, with knee hole. Basswood construction, turn of the century, original red, with small galley and shelf, 17" deep, 36" high, 48" wide. Call 905-985- 8732. PAIR INXS TICKETS,May 1st at A.C.C., awsome seats. $200/each.905-436-6313. PIANO TECHNICIAN available for tuning, repairs & pre-purchase consultation. Used upright or grand acoustic pianos for sale. Moving, rentals available. Call 905-427-7631 or visit: www.barbhall.com 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 PIANOS - AND - CLOCKS Check out our Home Show Spe- cials! (Call for details). Our best prices this week! Not sure if your kids will stick with lessons..try our unique rent-to-own system. 100% of all rental payments apply! Large selection of upright and electronic pianos and Howard Miller clocks. Yamaha, Kawai, Heintzmann etc. Call TELEP PIANO 905-433-1491. www.Telep.ca WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! PLAY CENTRE, WOODEN, NEW inbox. Swings, slide, fort, monkey bars, rope ladder, sand- box. Delivery available. $299. 705-444-9849. 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 POOL TABLE, 1" slate. Solid wood. New in box, accessory package included. Cost $6750 sell for $2300. 905-213-4669. PROM or BRIDESMAID Dresses Size 12, Beautiful 2-pc soft lilac colour w/full length skirt, top w/thin straps; Stunning strapless, full length skirt, coral colour. Both worn once.Call 905-434-5264 RENT TO OWN - New and re- conditioned appliances, new TV's, Stereos, Computers, DVD Players, Furniture, Bedding, Patio Furniture, Barbecues & More! Fast delivery. No credit applica- tion refused. Paddy's Market, 905-263-8369 or 1-800-798- 5502. SATELLITE TV, - NO MONTHLY BILLS: Pay Per View + Movies, Sports, Adult + More!. We also of- fer Installation + repair. 6 models on display from $199 and up. U- Neek Electronics, 226 Bloor Street E. Oshawa. (web:) www.uneekelectronics.com: Visit our store today! (905) 435-0202 SCOOTER FORTRESS 3 wheel + aluminum ramp. X condition. $2100. 905-428-2251. SOLOFLEX Body Machine Sys- tem. Includes the Butterfly & Leg attachements. Hardly used, like new. Paid over $2000, will sell for $750.obo.905-706-2157. TARPS - Woven Poly Tarps, all sizes from 8'x10' to 30'x50'. Price $7. - $90. (tax incl.). Call Bow- manville 905-623-5258. VENDORS WANTED at the Courtice Flea Market. 5,000- 6,000 people per weekend. Rent from $230 per month for indoor space. (Sign-ups by April 30th will receive a free months rent!) Lo- cated 2 min. North of 401 be- tween Oshawa and Bowmanville. Call 905-436-1024 or visit us: www.courticefleamarket.com WE BUY YOUR OLD GOLD: RINGLEADER FINE JEWEL- LERY 145 Kingston Rd., Ajax (McDonald's Plaza) 905- 426-7464, WE BUY YOUR OLD GOLD, ask for Phil. WANTED - used but not abused Drum Cymbals (no drums) Sabian, Zildjian etc. Call 905-686- 8351 WANTED - washing machine, prefer front loading machine, in excellent condition, reasonably priced.Call 905-434-0392 ADORABLE YORKIE puppies, 7 weeks old, vet checked and first shots, ready to go. 905-885-5440 after 4 PM. BOXER PUPS, 1st shots, call be- tween 6-9 p.m.905-571-2958. CALLING ALL GORGEOUS Shih Tzu dames, handsome male stud for hire. Call (905)686-9302 after 5:30pm or cell 416-303- 7177. CHOCOLATE LAB PUPS,first shots, dewormed. CKC Regis- tered. Call (905)344-7093. ENGLISH BULL TERRIER,2 yr. old male neutered, very loving, loves kids & other animals, will only be sold to a loving home $250 (416)721-3164 HOME RAISED rare Sable Shit- zu puppies for sale. Ready April 15th, vet checked and shots. $600. (905)728-6148 LAB - adorable pups, yellow, $600.,CKC champ bloodlines, tat- toos, shots, raised in our rec room, ready now. 905-344-7895. LAB PUPS, chocolate, CKC reg- istered, first shots, vet checked, tattooed, health guaranteed. 705-924-2509. LAB, PUREBRED PUPS,CKC registered, yellow & black available. First shots, dewclaw's removed, $750 each. Ready to go NOW. Guaranteed. (905)743- 0933 (905)718-0288 YELLOW LAB PUPPIES,pure- bred, not registered. Ready to go. $400 each. Call 905-985-6163 or 905-259-4354. YOU COULD HAVE your dog under control and listening in 2 short weeks. TSURO DOG TRAINING. www.tsurodogtraining.com 905- 797-2855. '99 INTREPID, FULLY loaded, 144k. Excellent condition. Key- less and remote starter and pow- er sun roof. Asking $3250. Call 905-619-9764. 1993 JEEP YJ,4cyl., 4-speed, black exterior, grey interior, am/fm CD player. Hardtop, soft- top, trailer hitch. Good inside/out. $4200 o.b.o. Call Scott after 6pm (905)432-9542. 1993 SATURN,4dr. auto, 128,000km, mint, $3200 e-test- ed/certified.(905)723-2600 1995 MONTE CARLO,white, ex- cellent shape in/out, no rust. 255K, power doors, windows, trunk, tilt, tint windows, a/c, mag wheels. Safety/e-tested. $3,500 o.b.o.Call (905)571-0817 1999 V-STAR 1100 11,000 km. Helmets included. $5500. Call 905-686-4166. NEED A CAR? LET US GIVE YOU THE CHANCE YOU DESERVE! APPLY ONLINE WWW.VILLAGE CHRYSLER.CA OR CALL 905-683-5358 OR 906-767-0951 ASK FOR BRIDGET WE GET YOU DRIVING! 2000 CHEVY CAVALIER.Silver, 4 door. p/w steering & window. Remote entry. CD am/fm. Good condition & E-tested. Asking $5000.Call Helen 905-831-0461 2000 GRAND AM SE.Blue. 6 cyl, automatic. 89,000kms. Power windows, power locks, al- loy wheels. Michelin Hydrotech Tires, spoiler. $7995. Certified & E-tested. (905)434-7986 2003 CAVALIER,5-speed, 97,000kms, silver grey colour. New exhaust, $7700. Call (905)263-2162 after 4pm. 2000 GRAND PRIX, 114K $6,490; 2000 Grand Am. $5,490; 1999 Saturn $3,999; 1998 Mazda Protage $4,499; 1995 Toyota Camery 137K $5,990; others from $1,699. Over 30 vehicles. Certified & E-tested. Long Weekend Special NO GST. (905)683-7301 or (905)424-9002 www.kellyandsonsauto.com 2001 PONTIAC Grand Prix GT, black ,fully equipped, no leather all original car in perfect shape cert, clean air, 204,000 Hyw. km. $5999.00. Tel.905-571-6854. 2001 SATURN 3-door Coupe Au- to, 4 Cylinder, A/C, CD, Tilt Steer- ing, Silver exterior, Charcoal in- terior, New brakes, 1 Tax. E-Test- ed & Certified. 87,000km $7,850. Call 416-688-3498 2003 CHEV IMPALA,45,000 kil.,never seen snow, all options, sunroof, call (905) 723-7261. April 25th.or after. TAKE OVER CAR LEASE immediately. 2005 Pontiac G6 GT Sedan. Red with panoramic sunroof. 36,000 KM. Lease pay- ment $499/mo. 36 months re- maining. Call 905-404-9614 or 416-671-8114. ! A - ALL SCRAP CARS,old cars & trucks wanted. Cash paid. Free pickup. Call Bob anytime (905)431-0407. $ $ A & 1 AARON & LEO Scrap Cars & Trucks Wanted. Cash paid 7 days/week anytime. Pleas- es call 905-426-0357. $ $ 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 vehi- cles. We buy all scrap metal, cop- per, aluminum, fridges, stoves, etc.905-686-1771; 416-896-7066 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). ABSOLUTELY THE BEST CASH deal for your old junker. Cars & trucks wanted, dead or alive. Free p-up. Call 24 hrs. John 905-263-4142 or 905-914-4142. CASH FOR CARS!We buy used vehicles. Vehicles must be in running condition. Call (905)427-2415 or come to 479 Bayly St. East, Ajax at MURAD AUTO SALES 2006 FORD F150, 4X4, 5.4L, su- per crew, black, loaded, tow package, tonneau cover. Take over low lease payments. Call 905-985-0025 or 416-451-2505. 1992 DODGE Grand Caravan, 280,000 km. $1200. 905-404- 8676. 1997 JIMMY,mint condition, key- less remote entry & starter, records of service avail. Asking $4,200. Call (905)718-3121 1998 FORD E-350 CUBE VA N, 7.3L turbo diesel, 14' heated box, well-maintained, 312k, certified & e-tested $9,500. (905)579-3760. 1998 SUZUKI INTRUDER 1400 VS, lots of extras and chrome, show room condition, low mile- age, a must see. Asking $6,700. (905)655-7495 86 GOLD WING,Aspencade, sil- ver, 60,000kms, immaculate, $7800 firm.call (905)420-9316. Attractive Adorable Oriental Massage Pleasure, Open-Mind North Oshawa 905-429-2420 Central Ajax 905-619-9945 Never before seen faces Little Darlings We ARE the true gems of Durham 905-426-0023 877-897-1104 100% discretion assured website coming soon always accepting new faces top $$$$ S H A Y N A New to Whitby Sexy, curvaceous and all natural Discreet and Independent (416)880-6433 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Mon. - Fri. AJAX SPA Best Asian Shiatsu Back Walking Deep - Relaxing MASSAGE (905)231-0092 CHOICE GENERAL CONTRACTING Kitchens, bathrooms & tile. Basement apartments & roofing. One call handles it all 416-208-9845 LODCOM CONSTRUCTION General Home Renovations & Improvements All work guaranteed Craig (905) 686-1913 PROPERTY SOLD IMPORTANT CLEARING AUCTION Sunday, April 23rd, 9:30 AM (Viewing 8:00) Complete Wood Shop Equipment, Related Tools & Building Supplies, Greenhouses, Shops, Garage & House MacGregor Auctions Located in ORONO at Silvanus Gardens. Take 115 Hwy. to Main St. Orono & follow signs to Mill Pond Rd. We are pleased to be selling the balance of the contents from the shop of Sonbon Homes, Silvanus Gardens (Old Orono Forestry Property), Property is sold & everything is going. Pa r tial List Only - Includes industrial Industrial woodworking shop equipment to be sold, complete as a unit subject to owners approval (dust collector system, 22" combination planer, 14" combination saw/shaper, bandsaw, stroke/orbital sander, veneer saw, full press machine plus related blades & electrical boxes (all 3 phase). Gravely walk behind, Mott mower, salter, utility trailer, jacks, complete wood working & mechanical tools, ladders, shelves, racking, storage bins & cupboards, metal bandsaw, fire blankets, cleaner tank, arc welder, vices, grinders, chainsaws, large Stathomas scale, rope, light fixtures, grease & oil dispenser, clamps, hand & electric tools, hard- ware, scaffolding, air compressor (3 phase), wood lathe & tools,12' cherry fireplace mantle & wall panel, oak wall panel, doors & fixtures (steel, oak etc. new & old), windows, new & used, electrical fixtures, lumber, walnut, butternut, oak, ash, etc, roughcut, finished, mouldings, baseboards, trim etc, , Older collectable items, some re- lated to the Old Forestry - antique wood snow fence maker, sings, antique hand working Mortise machine, bag carts, horst shafts, fire hose cart, wheels, metal gate, traffic light, old doors, drafting table, spiral staircase, corn chopper, walk behind plow & cultivator, 55 Stanley plane & old tools, MAST & BOW FROM THE SS HERI, 1ST MINDSWEEPER TO ENTER PEARL HARBOUR SISTER SHOP TO SS COLIP- SO,cement garden ornaments, Snow White & her 7 Friends, tables & chairs, 150 old folding chairs. Ladies & Gentlemen..This is only a partial listing with many interesting & useful articles to be uncovered. For Photo's & Updates see: (www.macgregortheauctionadvertiser.com) Terms Cash, Cheque,Visa, M/C, Interac. MacGregor Auctions 1-800-363-6799 905-987-2112. FARM AUCTION Stapleton Auctions, Newtonville Saturday, April 22nd, 10 a.m. Selling the equipment, machinery and household effects of Ray and Ann Shere- meta, 4986 County Rd. 65 (Osaca Road), RR#1 Port Hope, farm located 3 miles east of Newtonville and 3 miles North of Hwy#2, Watch for signs. JD 4400 gas combine, JD213 Flex Head, JD straw choppers, JD2120 Diesel tractor w/30 inch Duals; JD 2355 Diesel tractor w/Ti- ger Ditch Flail mower and Mott 3pth mower (3900 hrs.), Allis Chalmers "B"tractor,1976 Hoist grain truck, 1975 Ford hoist grain truck, JD 4 furrow plow (3pth), A-C 12 ft. pull cultivator w/exten- sion, (silent weed killer), 10 ft. Cultivator (3pth); 10 ft. double disc w/cylinder (pull), int. 16 row seed drill, 4 & 5 section harrows, land packer, int. 101 manure spreader, Hardi 400 litre sprayer (3pth), Calsa pull sprayer, MF 3 baler, bale con- veyor elevator (rubber), NH Bale pickup elevator (rubber), JD Salamander heater, post hold auger (3pth), swing boom (3pth), 7 ft. truck plow, buzz saw w/belt, old dump rake and walking plow, old po- tato digger, old wagons, platform scales, small arc welder, radial saw, roto tiller, lawn mowers, lawn roller, quantity metal roofing, some lumber, fuel tank w/electric pump, antique tools, 1975 Travelmate 23' Class A-RV(68000 mi); 1996 E-Z tow car dolly. Household effects - Good washer and dryer, old chairs, old doors, etc. Everything selling - Farm Sold Terms - Cash, approved cheques, visa, m/c, interac Auctioneers Frank and Steve Stapleton, Newtonville (905) 786-2244, 1-800-263-9886 www.stapletonauctions.com 'estate specialists since 1971' ESTATE AUCTION Stapleton Auctions, Newtonville Friday, April 21, 5 p.m. Selling the contents of a private Oshawa estate: Chesterfield suite, love seat, otto- mans, wicker set, rockers - Bowmanville, Boston, Spindle, and press back, 5 pc. Duncan Phyfe dining suite, 5 pc. Gibbard bedroom suite (bleached c. 1950); pr. 3 drawer end tables, several occ. tables, pr. skirted slipper chairs; pr. deilcraft ant. end tables, Duncan Phyfe games table, numer- ous lamps, antiques and collectibles, chan- delier, artwork, eaton prints, L/E prints, glassware, chinaware, - spode "Rose Briar" service for 8; silverware - "Plantation", sil- verplate, fridge, stove, washer/dryer - stacking, lawnmower etc. etc. Preview after 2 p.m. Check website for updates Terms: Cash App. Cheques, Visa, M/C Auctioneers Frank and Steve Stapleton, Newtonville (905) 786-2244, 1-800-263-9886 www.stapletonauctions.com 'estate specialists since 1971' INDUSTRIAL AUCTION SALE TUESDAY APRIL 25 TH, AT 10.30 AM FAST-LINE THREADED PRODUCTS LTD 91 STATION ST. UNIT 6, AJAX JUST SOUTH OF 401 WEST OFF HARWOOD Branch relocation, including, over 300 lots of quality nuts, bolts, screws, wash- ers, rods, wall anchors, hex socket products, pins, rivets, u bolts, a wide range of imperial and metric sizes high grade stainless steel and brass hard- ware, 10 ft. rolling ladder, warehouse equipment, storage racks. PLAN TO ATTEND EXCELLENT SALE OF BOLTS, SCREWS ETC. VIEWING FROM 9 AM. TERMS CASH, VISA, DEBIT, CERTIFIED CHEQUE. 10% BUYERS PREMIUM McLEAN AUCTION & LIQUIDATION 905-686-3291 ON SITE 905-619-0351 CORNEIL'S AUCTION BARN Friday, April 21 at 4:30pm 3 miles East of Little Britain on Kawartha Lakes Rd. 4 modern oak diningroom table with claw feet and 6 double press back chairs, piano stool, pb rocker, 8 oak arm chairs, oak library table, pine table and 6 chairs, oak display cabi- net, 4 oak pb chairs, single iron bed, pine baby cradle, large doll house, 3 pc bedroom set, mahogany stool with claw feet, wicker love seat and chair, modern pine corner cabinet, 3pc chesterfield set, modern dressers and chests of drawers, pump organ, wash tub stands, glass showcase, Rogers chest of silverware, set of Johnson Bros. "Snowhite Regency" dishes, Royal Doulton HN 3075, 3076, 3140, Charlie McCarthy doll, qty of dolls, qty of die cast toys, Sterling 3 wheel scooter, Evinrude 4Hp outboard motor, Yo rk river paddle boat, 6 Florida room windows, qty. of rough sawn dry oak lumber, Bridgewood 15" planer, Bea- ver table saw, Craftsman table top mortiser, Kenmore washer & dryer, 3 new fridges, 5Hp Troybuilt chipper/vac, Honda 11Hp slot machine, Stihl FS 80 weedeater, 5 Hp blower, car dolly, 1998 GMC SLS Jimmy 4x4, Qty. of china, glass, household & collectable items. Don & Greg Corneil Auctioneers 1241 Salem Rd., R.R. #1, Little Britain (705)786-2183 for more info. or pictures www.corneil.theauctionadvertiser.com SAT. APR. 22nd - 10 a.m. FARM MACHINERY & TOOL CONSIGN- MENT featuring full line of machinery from Valley Low Farms in Nobleton area, owner retiring, complete Collection of Walking Ploughs from Bernard Reesor of Stouffville & Tools from Estate of late John Espey of Cannington & including JD4640 cab 4wd, JD6300 cab, JD2550, JD2350 w/ldr., NH L555 skid steer, Kubota M7950DTM 4wd, Kubota L4150HST 4wd w/ldr., Ford NH 8360 w/cab, Int.434 w/ldr., MF35 w/ldr. MF204w/ldr., Int. 715 combine, MF300 com- bine @ Vanhaven Arena, 722 Davis Dr., Ux- bridge L9P 1R2. Details on website gary- hill.theauctionadvertiser.com GARY HILL AUCTIONS 905-852-9538 1-800-654-4647 Cell 416-518-6401 PUBLIC AUCTION RANDY POTTER ESTATE AUCTION Sat. April 22 Start: 5 PM From 4:00 PM day of Sale Randy Potter Estate Auction 15 Cavan St. downtown Port Hope is holding an antique, art, fine furniture, glass, china & collectible auction of approx. 350 pieces incl: numerous signed Norval Morrisseau acrylic on canvas; Canadian coins; etc. For info & pics. go to: www.randypotterauctions.com Randy Potter Auctioneer Phone: (905)885-6336 PUBLIC AUCTION Sat. April 22, 10 am Access Storage 85 Westney Rd. S. Ajax 905-686-5588 Sat. April 22, 12 noon Safe & Sound Self Storage 1700 Alliance Road Pickering 905-831-5555BRUCE KELLETT AUCTIONS Selling Estate from Toronto & Others. At Malcolm Sale Barn 13200 Old Scugog Rd., 1/2 Mi. 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BRUCE KELLETT (705)328-2185 or (905)986-4447 www.theauctionfever.com WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26th: 4:45 pm Auction Sale of Furniture, Antiques and Collectables for a Lindsay home, selling at Neil Bacon Auctions Ltd., 1 km west of Utica To Include:Grandfather clock, 9pc dining room suite, 4pc bedroom suite, kitchen suite, what not, Jacks and Hayes chair, platform rocker, oak desk, parlor tables, needle point chair, Pro-form treadmill (new), cranberry glass, Aladdin lamp, cruet, 5pcs of Westward Ho pressed glass, cups and saucers, Horner accordian, cornflower, occupied Japan, depression glass (green and pink), pine blanket box, entertainment unit, chests, lamps, prints, large quan- tity of collectables and glassware, plus many other inter- esting items.Terms: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 SATURDAY, APRIL 29 ~ 10 A.M.REAL ESTATE AUCTION at 15 Dodd Street, FENELON FALLS. 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Great Rates. Also corporate tax & accounting Call Judy Kuksis CGA 905-426-2900 A US ENTRY WAIVER or Crimi- nal Record Pardon App. Gone In 60 Seconds. www.canadianpar- dons.ca 1-800-298-5520 A/P PAGE B8 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, April 19, 2006 www.durhamregion.com Please read your classified ad on the first day of publi- cation as we cannot be responsible for more than one insertion in the event of an error. To place your personal- ized In Memoriam, call 905- 683-0707 and let one of our professional advisors help you. DOUGLAS, Norma Arlene - (1933 - 2006) Beloved mother and wife, passed away peacefully at home, on Tuesday, April 18th 2006, in the com- pany of family and friends. She is predeceased by her loving husband Owen E. Douglas (1998) and by her sister Doreen and brother-in-law Ronald Cook. Survived by her children Kathi Scott, Mike and Crystal Douglas, Chris and Lynette Douglas, Daniel Douglas and Liz McCurdy, Lisa and John Weston, David and Kelly Douglas, Noreen and James Gracey, as well as fifteen grandchildren. She also leaves behind her best friend Mrs. Rober- ta McNeil, her brothers Ken and Donald Carr and her beloved dog, Suze. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE "Thornton Chap- el" 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Thursday, April 20th from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 P.M. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Fri- day, April 21st at 11:00 A.M. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of your choice. DWYER, James Daniel -Peacefully after a coura- geous battle at Community Nursing Home, Picker- ing on Monday, April 17th 2006 with his soul mate and companion Elly at his side. Jim (Jimbo), in his 89th year, beloved husband of the late Agnes. Brother of Tom, Isabell, Katy, and Eileen. 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Six males and six females are needed, requir- ing improvisational skills in addition to the ability to memorize lines. As a result, those auditioning should prepare a monologue and be prepared to think on their feet for the improv portion. Auditions are April 24, 25 and 27 in the Tower Room of the Pickering Civic Centre. To book an audition time, call director Barbara Pleva at 905-509-5184. Young pianists strut their stuff for fundraiser AJAX — Give it up for some of the finest young talent in Ajax -- and support a permanent arts cen- tre for west Durham. A fundraising concert is set for May 5 and 6 at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Ajax. Proceeds will support the Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital and the creation of the Durham West Arts Centre. The concert features music from favourite musicals and piano pieces by accomplished young pianists of Ajax. Among the performers is well- known Ajax pianist and composer Glenda Varty. The church is at 35 Church St. N. Tickets are $15 and available by calling Gary at the centre at 905-231-9780. PineRidge artists display work AJAX — You don’t have to visit an art gallery to see great works in Ajax. The PineRidge Arts Council presents the work of two of its members at the McLean Community Centre until May 23 as part of its ‘Art in Public Places’ initiative. Elke Clark’s work is known for its bold colours, and most recently she has explored the use of fluid acrylics to create abstract art. Her work has appeared in several local exhibi- tions and is a part of private collections in Canada and Europe. Self-taught artist Dawn Hammond is fond of stippling, a technique akin to pointilism, but most recently she discovered a passion for oil painting. The artists’ works are on display at the centre, 95 Magill Dr. (at Westney Road). It is open to the public Monday to Friday from 6 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Admission is free. A thrill ride at the movies AJAX — Ajax goes into hiding tomorrow. The Ajax Film Circuit is screening Michael Haneke’s ‘Hidden’ on April 19 at 7 p.m. in the Ajax Cineplex Odeon. Tickets are being sold at any Ajax Public Library branch for $6.50, or the cost is $7.50 at the the- atre. ‘Hidden’ is a psychological thriller and is rated 14A. The screening is in French with English sub- titles. For more information, call the library at 905- 995-9127. Deadline looming for arts award DURHAM —The Ontario government is setting up the Province’s first Premier’s Award for Excel- lence in the Arts, it was announced earlier this year. To be presented this fall, the award will recog- nize outstanding achievement and contribution to arts and culture in the province by an individual or group. Nominees must be engaged in a professional arts practice such as arts, crafts, dance, music, theatre, visual and media arts. The recipient receives $35,000 and an ad- ditional $15,000 goes to a promising newcomer in the same field, chosen by the recipient. Five short- listed candidates will receive $2,000 and framed certificate. Individuals must have practised in the profes- sional arts or cultural industries in Ontario over a significant period of time and have received recog- nition from peers and their community. Individual nominees must be Ontario residents, Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Cana- da. Groups must be not-for-profit arts groups and Ontario based or commercial enterprises based in Ontario. Any Ontario resident can submit one nomina- tion, for either an individual or a group. The deadline is May 15. For more information about the award, contact the Ontario Arts Council at 1-800-387-0058 or visit www.arts.on.ca. DWAC gets some cash DURHAM — The Durham West Arts Centre’s fundraising campaign is off to a good start. 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Don’t shoot The Messenger Durham native releases debut solo album By Blake Wolfe Special to the News Advertiser DURHAM — Despite the fact his first full-length album just came out, James Collins is already a familiar name to some Canadians. However, the Oshawa-born musi- cian/songwriter/promoter/actor can’t attribute all of his fame to his numer- ous contributions in both the Canadian and international entertainment scenes since the early 1990s. “People confuse me with Colin James,” Collins said, referring to the popular blues guitarist. “As long as they think they’ve heard of me, I guess that’s a good thing.” Collins released his debut solo album, The Messenger, on April 11. Although having worked behind the scenes with many performers as both a songwriter and promoter, including Canadian boy-band V.I.P. and Ameri- can Idol finalist Jon Peter Lewis, The Messenger is Collins’s first time out in the spotlight writing, performing and producing material on his own. Col- lins previously released a record titled I Wanna Write A Song (for Celine Dion)... and other goofy greats, written with Bryan Adams’s keyboardist Dave Pick- ell, which charted on the Canadian Top 40. Wo rking with his own material proved to be a different experience than writing for other musicians. “You’re more critical,” Collins said. “You do your own stuff, you play it back and you go ‘I should’ve done it this way.’” Despite a title that could imply a heavy religious or political tone, Collins said the album was called The Mes- senger simply because the songs on the disc are of a personal nature, such as the opening track Since Tina Moved In, which deals with a friend’s addiction to crystal meth. Even a song like Do Yo u Mind If We Talk About Bill?, about Canadian pop star Bill Amesbury’s sex change (he now goes by Barbara), has a personal slant to it, Collins being a long-time fan of the singer. “I’m touching on subjects that haven’t been broached often in pop music,” he said, adding that despite the subject matter, he isn’t out to shock anyone intentionally. “I think it’s great that people will get the hook of a song immediately, but will approach you a few months later and say ‘I didn’t know the song was about that.’” For Collins, the main goal he wishes to achieve with The Messenger is “to get heard,” and draw attention to his own musical abilities. Though he’s been involved in writ- ing hit songs for other artists for years, Collins is modest in his expectations of his own music, perhaps due in part to his extensive knowledge of Canadian radio. “Shania (Twain) could release a weaker song,” he said, “but they’re still going to play her instead of you. (But) I don’t have a problem losing out to a song I love.” So far, Collins’s CD, on independent label Outta The Box Records, is being carried by retailers CD Plus and HMV, where the album was placed in the Easy Listening section, “next to Nana Mousk- ouri and Engelbert Humperdinck,” much to the confusion of Collins. In addition to his various forays into the world of pop music, Collins has also made appearances on numerous TV shows and movies, including Queer As Folk, Due South, and Kids In The Hall. He is also recognized by many as “the dad” from the video for Nickelback’s To o Bad. Though he wouldn’t want to be faced with the choice between picking either acting or music, Collins grudgingly admitted that his love of music would win out in the end. “Music is always surrounding you,” he said. “When you connect with peo- ple (through music), it’s pretty excit- ing.”