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Lawyers for the two teens, now aged 18, will argue the eight-year penitentiary terms handed down by a Durham judge ought to be over- turned and replaced with terms of incarceration in youth facilities. The adult sentences were ordered after a lengthy sentencing hearing held in Whitby. The Crown argued the violent natures of the crimes -- the teens were part of a crew that terrorized, beat and stabbed convenience store clerks in Ajax, Pickering and Whitby -- war- ranted the harsh sentences. A date for a hearing before the Ontario court of Appeal has yet to be set. [ What’s on ] Community Care golfs in Pickering PICKERING — The 10th annu- al Community Care Durham (CCD) golf tournament is Wednesday, June 7 at Pickering’s Seaton Golf and Country Club. The cost is $125, which in- cludes green fees, cart, dinner, a prize for each golfer, and a chance to win a new car with a hole in one. CCD also needs spon- sors for the event and prize dona- tions. Proceeds go to Community Care Durham’s services and pro- grams. “This annual event contributes to helping more than 6, 000 adults with needs related to physical dis- ability, aging, or mental health to continue living at home in a sup- portive environment,” says Brent Farr, CCD executive director. To r egister or for more infor- mation regarding sponsorship and donations, call Elizabeth Fulford at 905-428-7955 [ Index ] Editorial Page, A6 Sports, B1 Entertainment, B4 Classified, B5 [ Call us] General: 905 683 5110 Distribution: 905 683 5117 General Fax: 905 683 7363 Newsroom Fax: 905 683 0386 Pressrun 48,900 Daily News Cast at: durhamregion.com Pickering asks Province for help City needs $2 million to fight backyard erosion By Danielle Milley Staff Writer PICKERING — Pickering is asking for the Province’s help to prevent the further erosion of backyards into Am- berlea Creek. Ward 1 Regional Councillor Maurice Brenner introduced a motion at the May 8 council meeting to ask the min- ister of public infrastructure renewal (PIR) for funding to rehabilitate the valley walls -- a project that is esti- mated to cost $2 million. “The situation, as it continues to develop, not only poses a serious risk to the private property and private in- vestment, but it is also tied into our EA (environmental assessment) process, which we are moving ahead with in looking at the entire Frenchman’s Bay,” Coun. Brenner said. Chief administrative officer Tom Quinn said it has been an ongoing problem. Development upstream of Kingston Road and the West Shore area has meant more runoff into the creek and during big storms, such as the one last August, the level and speed of the water does a lot of dam- age, Coun. Brenner said. Mr. Quinn said stabilization work was done on one property about three years go –- large chunks of the back- yard had been falling off instead of the natural rate of erosion -- at a cost of $200,000. “The situation continues on at the other homes that abut (that property), while we were able to deal with one there are a number of homes that are suffering erosion to the point where it is a concern,” Coun. Brenner said. He doesn’t think the financial bur- den should fall on the homeowner. “Everyone needs to work together,” he said. Heroic security guard blocked robber from escaping By Danielle Milley Staff Writer PICKERING — Kevin William Hoover said he was just doing his job. The security guard was honoured Monday night at the Pickering Civic Awards for his actions that led to the arrest of a bank robber. Mr. Hoover was outside having lunch when a customer came out and told him the Pickering bank where he works was being robbed. “Without thinking, I got out of my truck, ran into the bank and stood in front of the doors,” he said. As he stood there blocking the exit, the robber was waving a knife and threatening him, he said. At this point an off-duty Toronto police officer who was at the bank was able to safely come up behind the robber and grab him. “It took two of us to put him to the ground,” Mr. Hoover said. He was presented with a Bravery/ Heroism Award for those actions. Listening to the 32 other individuals and groups honoured by the City of Pickering at the annual ceremony, the Oshawa resident was humble. “They deserved it more than I did, I was just doing my job,” he said. Dylan Robertson was one of sev- eral youths honoured. The Grade 10 French immersion student at Whitby’s All Saints Catholic Secondary School is a member of several schools clubs, ac- tive in the St. Isaac Jogues Columbian Squires Circle, served on the Pickering Public Library Teen Advisory Commit- tee, and volunteers distributing food to the homeless in Toronto and serving dinners to the homeless at St. Vincent’s Kitchen in Oshawa. “I also like to help out with com- munity events,” he said as he listed his many volunteer efforts. “Anything I’m able to go to.” Dylan got involved in volunteering because of his parents, who are active in the community, but he does enjoy it. “It makes you feel good,” he said. “It isn’t something challenging, but you can help people out.” He was surprised, then excited, then nervous to be receiving an award, but he felt proud at the ceremony. “It’s amazing some of these people,” he said. News, sports and entertainment — it’s Durham Daily News Metroland Durham Region Media Group launches webcast DURHAM — It’s another first for community news, sports and enter- tainment in Durham Region. On Monday, the Metroland Dur- ham Region Media Group at dur- hamregion.com launched its Durham Daily News webcast, a comprehensive weekday report of on-demand news for people on the go. “We are pleased to be among the first media groups in this country to offer a comprehensive news package via webcast,” said DRMG publisher Tim Whittaker. “Along with our community news- papers and durhamregion.com, Durham Daily News offers Durham residents just one more way to learn about the people and places making news in our communities.” Durham Daily News comes alive every Monday to Friday before noon, featuring lead news items, sports scores and video clips, profiles on Durham residents, previews of week- end events, advertisements by Dur- ham businesses and much more. And if you miss your daily dose of news, durhamregion.com also fea- tures an enriched video atmosphere that has archived video clips and cop- ies of past news casts -- news on de- mand. Led by anchor Stefanie Swinson, the webcast is utilizing the skills and knowledge of a 35-member news team that has earned more than 250 industry awards for editorial excel- Pickering honours its outstanding citizens ✦ See Webcast, Page A2 ✦ See Economic, Page A4 ✦ See Pickering, Page A4 PICKERING — A Pickering man is fac- ing more than 20 criminal charges relat- ing to a string of break-ins dating back to the summer of 2005. Durham Regional Police said that, during the spree, a suspect broke into seven churches and four houses, hitting one church in Ajax twice and in another incident robbing a priest’s residence, stealing the victim’s wallet and car as he conducted mass. It’s believed on several occasions a suspect stole credit cards and used them to buy cigarettes and other items, police said. The earliest crime attributed to the suspect was a house robbery on Burrells Road in Ajax in July 2005; he’s also charged with breaking into the Pickering Recreation Complex and stealing a cash box on April 19 of this year. Police arrested a suspect without inci- dent in Pickering Monday. Reginald Holmes, 31, of Valley Farm Road is charged with 13 counts of break and enter as well as other theft-related charges, mischief and breach of proba- tion. YOU HAVE TO HAND IT TO HER Mike Pochwat/ News Advertiser photo DURHAM — The Uxbridge Horsemen’s Association hosted its second annual ‘Everything Equine’ horse show and expo at Elgin Park in Uxbridge. There were horse-drawn wagon rides, vendors, horse demonstrations and information booths on everything related to horses. Pickering resident Dianna Ayton spent some time getting to know Maximum Overdrive, a Kentucky Mountain Horse from Alota Trails in Little Britain. 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Along with community news, photos and videos, the site offers employment oppor- tunities, one-stop real estate shopping, a 411 service of local businesses, information on movies and a listing of restau- rants, among other services. ✦ Webcast from page A1 We bcast delivers daily news show Sir John A. has fa mily fun planned in Pickering Community news at durhamregion.com Trip will examine technologies dealing with garbage By Erin Hatfield Staff Writer DURHAM — An environmen- tally motivated system of waste management is on the horizon in Durham Region. “We are considering looking at an alternate means of treating re- sidual waste,” Cliff Curtis said. “We are no longer satisfied with putting it in landfill outside of Durham Region.” In a move to be environ- mentally sensitive in deal- ing with Durham’s waste, the Region is approaching an exciting time in waste management said Mr. Curtis, the Region’s commis- sioner of works. From May 17 to 24 a regional delegation is visiting Europe on a mission to explore a better way of getting rid of Durham’s garbage. The trip, to Denmark, the Neth- erlands and Sweden, will specifi- cally focus in on the technologies that are leading candidates for use here in Durham. “A little more than just the tech- nology, we are looking at how it is integrated into the community,” Mr. Curtis said. “And how they deal with the residual waste products, because there always is a little bit of material left over after the ther- mal treatment.” The Region’s consultant, MacVi- ro Consultants, has recommended thermal conversion or an energy- from-waste facility. Within that family of treatments there are a number of different technologies, so Region representatives will tour a number of different facilities in Europe. “We can see the pros and cons of the technical process, see what the residual products are, how expen- sive they are to operate,” Mr. Curtis explained. “But more importantly, from a political view, we have to see how they have been integrated into the community and what the impacts are in the surrounding community and how those issues are dealt with politically.” Durham is no longer maintain- ing a large landfill and an aver- age of 150,000 tonnes of waste is shipped to Michigan each year. However, the threat that the state will close its borders to Canadian trash, Mr. Curtis said, has intensi- fied the need to find an alterna- tive. “Michigan simply is not viable in the long run,” he said. “We have to find an alternative and get it in place because it takes about five to seven years to roll out an alternate solution.” Also going on the trip with Mr. Curtis are Durham Chairman Roger Anderson, chief adminis- trative officer Garry Cubitt, waste management staffer Mirka Janusz- kiewicz, MacViro’s Dave Merriman, Whitby Mayor Marcel Brunelle, Os- hawa councillors Cathy Clarke and Nester Pidwerbecki and Pickering councillor Rick Johnson. “We are taking works depart- ment staff along to deal with the technical issues but the politicians also need to go to get their minds up to speed with respect to the political issues,” Mr. Curtis said. 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The Brian English Founda- tion, Colleen Rintamaki, George VanderKuur and Peter Faber received the Special Citation Award; Lifetime Achievement Awards went to Gary Polonsky and Jack McGinnis; Elsie He- therman, Mary Spence, Kisho Umar and Steve Scott were pre- sented with the Individual Vol- unteer A ward; the Ser- v ice Group A ward went to the Canadian Progress Club, Durham Region Women; the Ajax-Pickering Road Watch and Pickering Terry Fox Run Committee received the Com- munity Group Award; the Amateur Sports Award went to Ian Mayne, Dino Caggiula and Ian Parsons; Aaron Seguin, Graeme Barlow, Leona Qual- trough and Nala Balarajan were presented with the Youth Leadership Award; the Pin- eRidge Arts Council received the Arts Award; the Cultural Diversity Award was presented to the Durham Tamil Associa- tion and Satya Sanatan Dharma Cultural Sabha (Devi Mandir); Marshall Homes Corporation and Michael Spaziani Architect Inc. received the Urban Design Award; the Economic Develop- ment Award went to Nerotal Ltd./Emix Ltd.; Ontario Power Generation received the Local Business Award; the Environ- ment Award was presented to Larry Noonan; and Tracy Mac- Charles and Corrine Brook-All- red received the Access Award for Disability Issues. The Fire Services Awards were also presented at the cer- emony, with 14 firefighters re- ceiving provincial and federal medals for lengthy service. ✦ Pickering from page A1 Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Dylan Robertson earned a Youth Leadership Award for his long list of accomplishments when the City of Pickering handed out its Civic Awards on Monday. Pickering hands out the hardware “It would be unfair to expect the homeowners to be wholly responsible for something they didn’t expect would be a prob- lem when the approvals were given (all those years ago),” he said. The problem is particularly evident on Vistula Drive, Coun. Brenner said. Wa rd 2 City Councillor Doug Dickerson said the problem is posing an economic concern as well since some properties on Kingston Road are affected by the erosion. In particular, there is a property on Kingston Road, just east of Whites Road, where an application can’t move for- ward until restoration work is done. “If we don’t start these proj- ects, it’s not going to heal itself,” Coun. Dickerson said. The request to the Province stems from a meeting with PIR Minister David Caplan, Pickering-Ajax-Ux- bridge MPP Wayne Arthurs, Coun. Dick- erson as chairman of the Seaton Net Bene- fit Committee, Mayor Dave Ryan and Mr. Quinn, in which Mr. Caplan said “the Province would be willing to invest in a project connected to our waterfront if such a project were to be put forth by the City,” the motion read. Council passed the motion establishing that the restoration and enhancement of Amberlea Creek east of West Shore Bou- levard is of high environmental and economic importance. Mayor Ryan was the only member not to support the motion because it re- quests that Toronto and Region Conser- vation accept the initiative as environ- mental enhancement so properties in Pick- ering’s downtown can be developed ac- cording to the Official Plan. “I’m a little uneasy that this sends a mes- sage to the TRCA about how we expect those negotiations to go,” he said, referring to the property at Whites and Kings- ton roads Coun. Dickerson re- ferred to. ✦ Economic from page A1 Economic factors to consider with Pickering erosion troubles PICKERING — The slate of municipal election candidates in Pickering is starting to fill in. Several more people have put their name forward for the Nov. 13 vote. Incumbent Doug Dickerson and former coun- cillor Eileen Higdon are vying for the Ward 2 city councillor’s position, while incumbent David Pickles is again seek- ing the Ward 3 city councillor seat. Jim McCafferty is again after one of Pickering’s two trustee positions on the Durham Cath- olic District School Board. Candidates have until Sept. 29 to file their nomination pa- pers. Four more take a crack at m unicipal office Tom Quinn For more on this story PAGE A5 ◆ NEWS ADVERTISER ◆ MAY 17, 2006 A/P Fundraiser set for June 4 By Jeff Mitchell Staff Writer DURHAM — Community members are being asked to band together to address the issue of youth violence -- before it’s too late. “To ensure a community that is safe and where all members feel secure, we must take action,” committee chairwom- an Sandra Mackey said during the of- ficial launch of Society Against Violence Everywhere (SAVE) Monday at Durham Region headquarters in Whitby. “This is the opportunity to show we will not allow (violence) to ruin our community.” SAVE, described as a partnership among various community organiza- tions, citizens and Durham Regional Police, hopes to address the root causes of youth violence by supporting new and existing programs and by spreading the message among youth that there are alternatives to violence, said Ms. Mackey, a civilian supervisor with the Durham Regional Police communica- tions department. It is hoped the effort will reach all elements of society in Durham Region, encouraging people to become involved in the effort to foster a safe environment for everyone. “Violence will destroy communities if we allow it to flourish,” Ms. Mackey said. Endorsing the effort at Monday’s launch was Durham Regional Police Chief Vernon White. “SAV E represents an opportunity for Durham Region to stand together and make a strong statement against vio- lence,” the chief said. “This is the future of Durham Region. We have a tremendous opportunity and we must seize that opportunity.” The first public event for the organiza- tion is a fundraising 5-km walk sched- uled for Sunday, June 4, in Oshawa. Par ticipants can register at the Oshawa Civic Auditorium prior to the 1 p.m. start or sign up online at www.societyagainst- violence.org. Community asked to help SAVE Durham from youth violence Gun-wielding robber busted; two sought PICKERING — Police responding to a call from an off-duty colleague came face to face with a gun-wielding sus- pect in a Pickering video store Thursday morning. One man is in custody and two others are being sought in connection with the robbery, which occurred at the Rogers Video store at Valley Farm and Kingston roads at 10 a.m. Police said an off-duty officer became suspicious of three men he saw pre- paring to enter the store and called for back-up. Upon entering the store the of- ficers encountered an armed man who pointed his handgun at them. No shots were fired and the man dropped the gun, which turned out to be a replica, when ordered to do so. A clerk told police three men, two of them armed with guns, had demanded cash and two fled prior to officers arriv- ing. Police are seeking two black men believed to be in their early 20s. Police said the suspects may be responsible for other video store robberies. Te rrance Bent, 20, of William Street in To ronto, is charged with three counts of robbery as well as forcible confinement, wearing a disguise, breach of probation and weapons charges. Walter Passarella/ News Advertiser photo The Society Against Violence Everywhere held a press conference this week to launch it’s first special event — a Walk to Stop The Violence in Durham Region. Chairwoman Sandra Mackey and her son Chris joined other supporters in tying up their running shoes at the end of the press conference. DURHAM — Officers working streets to catch drunk drivers on the weekend expected they might detect some odd behaviour. But battle axes? Sure enough, that’s what Durham cops working a RIDE (Re- duce Impaired Driving Everywhere) stop in Whitby discovered when they pulled over a car on Victoria Street Saturday night. 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Mar k Holland Member of Parliament, Ajax-Pickering www.markholland.ca 92 Church Street South, Suite 106, Ajax, ON L1S 6B4 Tel: (905) 426-6808 — Fax: (905) 426-9564 E-mail: hollam@parl.gc.ca Mark Holland holds regular Town Hall meetings with constituents to hear their views about important issues of the day. You are invited to these. Friday, May 19, 2006 Time: 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Place: Admiral’s Room, Ajax Community Centre Topic: Any federal concerns Friday, June 16, 2006 Time: 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Place: O’Brien Room B, Pickering Recreation Complex Topic: Any federal concerns Upcoming Town Hall Meetings Did you get your 30 minutes of daily physical activity? For fun, free physical activity opportunities right here in Durham Region! ONTARIO TRAILSONTARIO TRAILSONTARIO TRAILSONTARIO TRAILS Yours to ExploreYours to ExploreYours to Explore For information on physical activity and local trails www.durham.region.on.ca For information on province-wide trail uses and activity www.ontariotrails.on.ca Take to the TrailsTake to the TrailsTake to the Trails SheridanSheridan CHEVROLET CADILLAC LTD. CONSTRUCTIONCONSTRUCTION CLEARANCECLEARANCE ON NOWON NOW SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 3 PA GE A6 ◆ NEWS ADVERTISER ◆ MAY 17, 2006A/P Summer magic in two words: The cottage! A family needs a gather- ing place. A place where grand- parents, parents, children and grandchildren can be together to talk, laugh, play and, most importantly, un- derstand that they are part of a larger something. That they have “people.” My parents, bless them forever, understood this perfectly. And that is why, a little over 20 years ago, they purchased “the cottage.” In the ensuing two-plus decades, I have fallen very deeply in love with those two little words. The cottage. It’s wonderful shorthand for fun. The cottage. My children have grown up understanding and ap- preciating the importance of those words. Their little faces lighting up at the merest mention of a trip to the cottage. Even the four canine com- panions who have shared our lives in that time would comically perk their ears and thump their variously long tails on the floor at the mer- est whisper of the cottage. And why not? There is magic, real magic in that incantation, magic that appeared in a thousand different ways on a thousand different days. The soul-refreshing magic of an early morning swim in a mirror-still lake. The heat of the sun-baked dock on winter-white bare feet. Lying, lazily in bed and lis- tening, eyes closed, to sounds so familiar and pleasing. An outboard motor idling its way home from a dawn fishing trip to a bacon and egg breakfast. Chickadees, crows, jays and cicadas trill- ing and barking and hum- ming their wake-up calls. The smell of coffee and the never-ending comfort of my parent’s voices floating in from the kitchen. Yo u can get seriously lost in magic like that. And as our family grew and changed, the cottage happily grew and changed with it, eagerly embracing new faces and drawing them into its spell. I remember waiting excit- edly for a girlfriend to drive up for her first dinner at the cottage. I wanted her to see it, to see us, my family, for her to understand that this is who we are. I remember swimming naked with that same girl in the inky cool of that fairy-tale lake, a million stars blazing overhead, blissfully unaware of the countless gifts that the cottage had yet waiting for us and our unborn babies. Magic, magic, magic. There were parties and re- unions and lavish Thanks- giving dinners, but the real delight of the cottage lay in the more mundane. Gin and tonics and Scrab- ble on the deck, marathon card games not for the prud- ish or faint of heart, the quiet therapy of a bonfire, pajama- clad, sunburned children padding into the kitchen to kiss grown-ups good night. Ice cream, pie, Chelsea bun and hot dogs. Far stronger than Abraca- dabra or Open Sesame, be- lieve me. But the world turns and things change. Our time at the cottage is coming to an end. And, as sad as the letting go has been and will be, and it has been monumental, I take great solace in the fact that when a cottage is sold, you lose docks and boats and buildings, but you keep the magic. That stays with you forever. From the bottom of my heart, thank you, Mom and Dad, for all the magic. Follow Neil’s BLOG drinfo.ca/croneblog.html EDITORIAL Memories to last a life-time are made in the great outdoors IN THE COMMUNITY CLICK AND SAY Do you have a photo to share with our readers? 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[ Letters Policy ]-- We w elcome letters that include name, city of residence and phone numbers for verification. Writers are generally limited to 200 words and one submission in 30 days. We decline announcements, poetry, open letters, consumer complaints, congratulations and thank you notes. The editor reserves the right to edit copy for length, style and clarity. Opinions expressed by letter writers are not necessarily those of the News Advertiser. Due to the volume of letters, not all will be printed. Fax: 905-683-0386; e- mail: tdoyle@ durhamregion.com. The newspaper contacts only those whose submissions have been cho- sen for publication. On the road again but s-l-o-w-l-y M any Durham citizens are about to discover their cot- tage road to heaven is a highway to hell. Such a bottleneck problem isn’t new of course. Head- ing east on Hwy. 401 on any spring, summer or fall Friday or north on Hwy. 12, or further west, on Hwy 400, has been agony for years now. And coming home on a Sunday is no pleasure ride either. This really is a bad news story. What’s rotten is that the traffic congestion is ugly. Worse still is it shows signs of deteriorating even further as the GTA continues to grow. The Province, in its latest budget, showed a commitment to transit spending and promised some road and bridge funding. The trouble is, the transit cash is spread all over the GTA -- but hardly at all in Durham -- and the roads and bridge funding is mostly in rural and Northern Ontario. Other than helping fund the Salem and Stevenson roads 401 on- and off-ramps in Ajax and Oshawa, which does nothing to ease gridlock, there has been precious little provincial govern- ment funding in Durham for highway improvement. What we really need is the fast-tracking of Hwy. 407 eastward expansion from Brock Road in Pickering to Hwy. 35/115 in Clarington. That will take thousands of vehicles off the 401 daily from Clarington right through Toronto and into Halton Region. And we need a firm commitment that the 401 will be widened from six to 12 lanes from Ajax to at least Oshawa and eventually further east. Unfortunately, there will be some unavoidable waiting in- volved. The environmental assessments need to be completed for any 401 and 407 work, but what’s essential is that the Province needs to pledge, in its very next budget, to highway construction in and through Durham Region. Whichever party takes the reins after the next provincial elec- tion in October 2007 must plan to expand our highway routes in Durham. For far too long in this region we have watched the needs of To ronto, Yo rk, Peel and Halton more than adequately fulfilled. With the massive growth ongoing and expected to continue here over the new few decades it’s about time we turned our devilish freeways into angelic throughways. It shouldn’t take a miracle to make it happen, just some hon- est political will. This Week’s Question: Are you in favour of more nuclear reactors in Durham Region? Yes No Cast your vote online at infodurhamregion.com Last Week’s Question: After last week’s federal budget, which party are you most likely to vote for? Total votes: 212 Conservative: 65.6 per cent Liberal: 20.3 per cent NDP: 8.5 per cent Bloc: 5.2 per cent LETTERS TO THE EDITOR McTeague bill will only benefit the well-off To the editor: Re: ‘McTeague offers an ed- ucation in tax breaks,’ May 7. While I suppose anything that makes it easier for young people to afford higher edu- cation should be welcomed, Dan McTeague’s private member’s bill is a wasted ef- fort that could actually make the situation worse. Astronomical education costs are not something that has suddenly happened under the Stephen Harper minority. Instead, it developed during the 13 years the Liberals held the majority in Parliament. Rather than tackle the tu- ition problem, however, Mc- Te ague suggests more tax cuts. Making RESP contribu- tions deductible is a proposal that will benefit the rich al- most exclusively. It acts this way for three reasons: 1) You need money for an RESP. Those who are already well-off will be able to con- tribute and get tax deductions on the full education costs. The rest of us will usually only be able to contribute part, while those least well-off are unlikely to have any excess money to contribute; 2) Tuition is already so high that only those who are well-off can afford most post- graduate programs. Thus, the well-off will get an even larger benefit than those who can barely afford basic post-sec- ondary programs; and 3) The progressive nature of our income-tax system gives a larger percentage reduction to those who are earning more. We don’t need another program that pulls tax dollars from post-secondary funding to give money back to the rich. If we want to make education more affordable, let’s look at reducing tuition and making more grants-based student assistance available. Our children’s access to post-secondary education should be based on ability, not on ability to pay. McTeague’s ill-conceived proposal is more likely to enshrine higher education as a privilege of the rich. Gary Dale We st Hill Take care of your pets To the editor: Pet owners are becoming lazy, irresponsible and en- dangering their pets’ lives. To o many cat owners let their felines run about, def- ecating in children’s sand boxes and gardens. These cats also risk fighting with other cats, dogs, being hit by cars, disease and not to mention all the cruel people out there. I love animals, and too many times I see cats simply left to fend for themselves be- cause their owners couldn’t care less. Please be a respon- sible pet owner, and keep your furry friends inside. Bronwen Hennigar Whitby submitted photo Scientific trio Students in Grade 4 to 12 competed in the annual Durham Regional Science Fair last month. About 40 science projects were featured, providing students with an opportunity to showcase their talents. First place in the elementary physical science division, for their project on volcanoes, went to Megan Little, Colleen Munro and Molly Little from Woodcrest Public School. The event was organized by Sci-Tech On- tario and hosted by the University of Ontario Institute of Technology. Students from across Ajax and Pickering participated. To see 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& PA GE A7 ◆ NEWS ADVERTISER ◆ May 17, 2006 P & 905.420.2222 cityofpickering.com 24 Hour Access 905.420.4660 City of Pickering Holiday Operating Hours CLOSED MONDAY, MAY 22, 2006 CIVIC COMPLEX 905.420.2222 RECREATION COMPLEX 905.683.6582 DUNBARTON POOL 905.831.1260 PICKERING MUSEUM VILLAGE 905.683.8401 PICKERING PUBLIC LIBRARIES 905.831.6265 EAST SHORE COMMUNITY CENTRE 905.420.6588 PETTICOAT CREEK COMMUNITY CENTRE 905.420.2370 DURHAM REGION TRANSIT WEST 905.683.4111 Regular Sunday service. No schools. Specialized Service - Holiday Service 8:00 am - 10:00 pm CLOSED SUNDAY, MAY 21, 2006 PICKERING PUBLIC LIBRARIES 905.831.6265 EMERGENCY SERVICES City of Pickering Emergency Telephone Number 905.683.4319 End to End tour The Waterfront Trail Wednesday, May 17 8 am at Dyson Rd. S. 905.420.4660 ext. 2213 Steam Up & Opening @ Pickering Museum Village Sunday, May 28 Noon to 4:30 pm cityofpickering.com/museum ATTEND PUBLIC MEETINGS AT CITY HALL All meetings are open to the public. For meeting details call 905.420.2222 or visit our website DATE MEETING TIME May 17 Committee of Adjustment 7:00 pm May 18 Pickering Museum Village Advisory 6:00 pm Committee Meeting at Pickering Museum Village May 18 Statutory Public Information Meeting 7:00 pm May 23 Management Forum Meeting 1:30 pm May 23 Executive Committee 7:30 pm May 24 Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting 7:00 pm June 01 Pickering Advisory Committee on 7:00 pm Race Relations & Equity Everyone Enjoys a Barbecue - Do it Safely! Every year in Ontario, people are injured needlessly while lighting their barbecues. The correct way to light your propane barbecue is to open the lid and strike your match or barbecue lighter before turning on the gas. When you are finished barbecuing, turn off the propane cylinder valve and then the barbecue burners. Always use and store your barbecue and propane cylinder outdoors. For information about cleaning and maintaining your barbecue, read the manufacturer’s instructions. Contact Pickering Fire Services at 905.420.4628, cityofpickering.com or, email fire@city.pickering.on.ca for more information about barbecue safety. Now until September 10, 2006 - inclusive • Student Photo ID required • 18 years & older Tour the BayTour the Bay Have you ever been for an adventure on a dragon boat? Well here’s your chance, join the Pickering Dragon Boat Club and the Frenchman’s Bay Project aboard a dragon boat as we tour the bay like you’ve never seen it before. Don’t miss out on this unique experience to explore the bay, learn about boat safety, what happens when land meets water and much more. *Life jackets and paddles will be provided. Registration required, space is limited* Sunday, May 28, 2006 Progress Frenchman's Bay East Park, Front Street 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm Please call to register: 905.420.4660 ext. 2212 Frenchman’s Bay Watershed Rehabilitation Project Sustainable Pickering Day Ask the Experts about: Sustainable Community Home Workplace Tr ansportation Thursday, May 25, 2006 Pickering Town Centre 10:00 am – 9:00 pm To wn Hall Meeting 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Join the City of Pickering on the Journey! For more information, visit sustainablepickering.com or call 905.420.4660 ext. 2170. FREE FOR CREATIVE PEOPLE OF ALL AGES! Saturday May 27, 2006 11:00 am – 5:00 pm Esplanade Park (behind Pickering City Hall) • Over 70 artists and artisans in an outdoor art show and sale, which will include original… Paintings (Oil, Acrylic, Watercolour and more!) • Photography • Pottery • Wood Carvings • Handcrafted Jewellery and More! •FREE children’s art activity tent - kids can enjoy creating their own original art that they can bring home! 10 CRAFTS TO BE CONFIRMED •FREE teen art activity area • Wood Door Sign – teens come on out and create a sign for the door on your room! • Featuring a full day of FREE live musical and dance performances at the Gazebo including… Tod Dorozio, Durham Dance Centre, Parranda Venezolana, Denise Lester Dance Academy, Dysfunktional, Zahra’s School of Belly Dance, The Electronic Symphonics •FREE Children’s Face Painting • Fabulous Food Court available. Be sure to stay and enjoy lunch in the park! This event is presented by the City of Pickering in partnership with the PineRidge Arts Council. Come on out, bring the family, and enjoy the arts in Pickering! For more information, visit our website at cityofpickering.com or call the City of Pickering at 905.683.2760 ext. 2211. Saturday, June 10 10 am - 11 pm Sunday, June 11 11 am - 5 pm FAMILY FUN - in the SUN • Midway Rides, Face Painting & Town Crier • Market Square Crafts, Activities & Vendors • Cultural Food & Fare •Family Fishing with the Rod & Gun Club and the Ministry of Natural Resources •Bell Canada Mini Putt and Sandcastle Contest with PineRidge Arts Council •Progress Club Inflatables, Games, Clowns and BBQ on Sunday •Music by the Bay ~ Jr. Blues Band ~ Saturday 12 - 5 pm • Millennium Square Entertainers ~ Professor Snape ~ Flutist ~ Mexican Dance ~ Indian Dance ~ Venezuelan Dance ~ Belly Dancers ~ Trumpeteer ~ Tamil Dance ~ Caribana Dance ~ Scottish Highland Dance • Frenchman's Bay Idol Contest ~ 4 pm on Saturday • Brian Rose Little Big Band ~ 6 pm on Saturday • Live Entertainment at the Waterfront Bistro ~ 8 pm on Saturday For more information visit us at frenchmansbayfestival.com SPOTLIGHT on BUSINESSSPOTLIGHT on BUSINESS ADVERTISING FEATURE I’ll help fi nd the mortgage that is perfect for you at very competitive rates and service that will exceed your expectations. 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Innovative Renovation Ideas for Bathrooms and More! Free on-site Inspection/Quotations We also cater to the physically challenged Whether you want to sit with your friends, have a few drinks and play a game of poker or enjoy live entertainment and a wide selection of food and drink brought to you with exceptional service, the Lion & Dragon Pub is the place to be. Bruce Jenkins, owner of the pub, which was recently acknowledged as one of ‘On- tario’s Best Pubs’ by pub author Bill Perrie, has more than 10 years experience owning pubs in both England and Ireland, and is al- ways ready with a friendly smile and a cold drink on the table when you walk through the door. With such a welcoming atmosphere, it’s easy for Jenkins’ customers to relax and enjoy one of 17 draught beers, which include some of the best imports such as Guiness, Stella Artois and Erdinger. To feed the appetite, pub-goers can feast on the all- you-can-eat menu every night of the week. Spice up your week and enjoy the delicious nightly specials, which include $7.99 wings on Sunday and Tuesday nights; BBQ pork for $7.99 on Mondays; all-you-can-eat sea- food featuring lobster, shrimp and crab on Wednesdays; BBQ beef ribs for $8.99 on Thursday nights along with live entertain- ment by Jimmy Fraser; Jenkins’ fabulous fi - let mignon with a side of live entertainment on Friday nights for only $12.99; or ribs and One of Ontario’s best pubs welcomes you wings for $8.99 on Saturdays. Customers are always welcome to stop by and pick up a copy of the monthly menu specials. Gaming enthusiasts are encouraged to come and sign up for the summer darts teams, which start up at the end of May or take part in a free fi ve-week Texas Hold’em Poker tournament on Wednesday nights. Past prizes have included an air hockey table, an 18-speed mountain bike and a Portable Sony PlayStation, while this year, there is a $300 gift certifi cate up for grabs. For those with a thirst for something different, the Lion & Dragon’s famous keg has started again, featuring a different key every Thursday night. The pub is also available for rent on Saturdays for private parties, or, if you’re looking for a little excitement and to make some new contacts come in and inquire about the speed dating night. For those who may have had a little too much fun, Jenkins shows he cares about his customers by supporting Keys to Us, an organization of designated drivers working to reduce impaired driving, and to get his friends home safely. The Lion & Dragon Pub is located at 1163 Kingston Road. ContactBruce at 905-420-3624 for more information. 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Corolla is a trademark of Toyota Canada Inc. KIA is a trademark of Kia Motors Corporation. $170 * LEASE FROM $2,849 DOWN PAYMENT PER MO./60 MOS. $0 SECURITY DEPOSIT 2006 SPECTRA 2.9 % LEASE APR* $209* LEASE FROM $3,500 DOWN PAYMENT PER MO./ 48 MOS. $0 SECURITY DEPOSIT LEASE APR* 2006 SPORTAGE 0.8 % 7.8 L/100 KM highway fuel consumption >36 MPG Bessada Kia 1698 Bayly St., Pickering, ON (905) 421-9191 PAGE A8 ◆ NEWS ADVERTISER ◆ MAY 17, 2006P By Danielle Milley Staff Writer DURHAM — Some regional council- lors would like to see changes to the development charges bylaw to encour- age redevelopment in Durham’s down- towns. Chris Kakouros asked Durham coun- cil at its May 10 meeting that the $20,000 development charge on a King Street East property in Oshawa he is redevelop- ing be returned. He argued redeveloping the former Highland Theatre as a “multi- faceted entertainment venue” won’t in- crease the capital cost required to pro- vide regional services, since occupant capacity would not increase so develop- ment charges shouldn’t be needed. He is planning on opening the venue with a restaurant, night club, dining lounge and billiards all under one roof. “The Region’s self-interest is in a re- developed and vibrant downtown in Os- hawa,” he said, adding the new business would generate revenue in the form of increased property taxes and stimulate the region’s economy by employing 60 people. “We are small developers and $20,000 is a very substantial amount of money to us,” Mr. Kakouros said. The recommendation from the devel- opment charges complaints committee was to uphold the $20,343 in develop- ment charges imposed by the Region of Durham. Oshawa Councillor Robert Lutczyk was opposed. “I believe this is the step we have to take for our future,” he said. “We have to vote against this to provide for greater intensification and rehabilitation. That is certainly what Places to Grow advises.” Fellow Oshawa Councillor Cathy Clarke agreed and said there needed to be a change in the policy to help encour- age redevelopment in the downtowns of Durham. Ajax Mayor Steve Parish suggested council consider a deferral on this re- quest until staff has time to develop a policy regarding development charges for redevelopment applications in downtowns. Whitby Councillor Joe Drumm agreed. “We cannot encourage development in our downtowns unless it happens,” he said. Several councillors were not comfort- able with granting the request because of the precedent it would set. Clarington Mayor John Mutton said if it went through there would be all sorts of developments in his municipal- ity where it would apply. “I’ll bring in redevelopment (appli- cations) from Bowmanville, Newcastle and Orono and you won’t believe the amount of money you’ll have to pay out,” he said. “To deal with this one today and make any changes, I guarantee there will be more at the door. We have a bylaw and we have to make decisions (based) on how that bylaw is,” he said.” The motion to uphold the develop- ment charge passed, with staff given di- rection to look at the policy for future applications. Durham stands by downtown charges A.J. Groen/ News Advertiser photo Walking for sick kids DURHAM — For the fourth year in a row, from left, Janice Renaud and Fern Bowles, from Oshawa, and Jean Stewart and Shirley Smith, of Whitby, are joining 10 fellow em- ployees in walking 50 kilometres from Costco in Ajax to the Hospital for Sick Children. They hope to raise $5,000. 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The centre will be up in the event of a region-wide emergency and will co- ordinate and keep track of available services. AJAX — Ajax-Pickering MP Mark Holland is holding another of his town hall meetings. The meeting is Friday, May 19 in the Admiral’s Room of the Ajax Commu- nity Centre from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Constituents are invited to come ask questions about federal issues. Con- stituents with personal problems in- volving the federal government should call the constituency office for a private appointment. For more information, call 905-426- 6808 or visit www.markholland.ca/ events.htm. 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Store Closed Monday, May 22 • GARDEN CENTRE Open May 22 8-4 PICKERING Compare at 1.99 999 499 499 SAVE 50%SAVE 50%SAVE 50%SAVE $3 GREAT VALUE Players have high praise for Pickering News Advertiser’s Coach of the Year By Al Rivett Sports Editor PICKERING — Yo u can definitely term Jerry Webster a players’ coach. The Pickering resident and Pickering Hockey Association house league coach, along with sons Mark and Patrick, helmed the Bob John- son Chev-Olds bantam team this past season. And, the players were appreciative of their efforts, most no- tably five players who wrote to the News Advertiser in support of their coaches, whom they described as generous, respectful and, above all, had an abiding love of the game. And, that’s why the Websters were named as the Pickering News Adver- tiser’s Coach of the Year for the fall/ winter season recently. The honour came with a Topper’s pizza party for the entire team, courtesy of the News Advertiser. “I’m overwhelmed,” says Jerry Webster of the accolade. Since moving to Pickering from Ottawa four years ago, Webster has been involved in coaching house league in the PHA -- all at the bantam level. He prefers that 13-year-old age group for a number of reasons. “The kids are old enough to un- derstand what you’re teaching, but young enough that they’ll still listen to you,” says Webster, who guided his charges to first place in league play and the title at the annual PHA House League Tournament. “We had a very good team and a very good bunch of boys this year. Not only were they good players, but they played well together.” In his winning letter to the News Advertiser, Mitch Gosling noted he came to the team as a first-year player at age 13 and ended his first season of hockey with a positive ex- perience, mostly due to the time and commitment shown by the Websters. Incredibly, he noted they don’t have children on the team, which is out of the norm for house league hockey coaches. “There wasn’t one time that we did not get a pat on the back or a word of encouragement when we returned to the bench. We had a full team almost every game and that was because my teammates just wanted to be there, even for practice. They taught us re- spect for each other and ourselves,” wrote Gosling. “There was never a negative com- ment on the bench or in the dressing room about a fellow player, only en- couragement and suggestions on how to improve or offers of help.” Gosling says the Websters went above and beyond for the players, including taking them to an outside tournament during the season. “They brought drinks and snacks for the team at every game. This chore in most teams is divided up among the parents to spread out the cost. When our parents asked to con- tribute they refused the offer. Also, during the year, they took us to a tournament in Hastings, Ontario and organized a tailgate party between games, giving up more of their own time. This is something house league teams do not do, but they thought the experience would be fun for the players as they probably would never get this chance in their lives as house league players.” We bster says his coaching phi- losophy is based on mutual respect among the players and coaches, on fair play and, above all, on sports- manship. “We want them to be good sports,” says Webster. “We make sure at the start of the season no one picks on any of the poorer players. We watch for it and curtail it. We make sure they shake hands. We make them take their gloves off and shake hands with the other players and coaches.” Gosling is hoping that the Web- sters will coach him in the future. “If I could have these fine men teach me hockey for the rest of my teenage years, I would be ecstatic.” SPORTS sportsdurhamregion.com WANDERFUL START Ajax rugby club’s mens teams snuff Dragons fire, but women open season with default loss...Page B2 PAGE B1 ◆ NEWS ADVERTISER ◆ MAY 17, 2006 P ANNANDALEANNANDALE CHURCH ST. at BAYLY, AJAX 905-683-3210CHURCH ST. at BAYLY, AJAX 905-683-3210 BRING IN THIS AD RECEIVE $5.00 OFF OUR WEEKDAY RATES BETWEEN 12 - 3 PM GOLF TOURNAMENTSGOLF TOURNAMENTS andand DINNER PACKAGESDINNER PACKAGES DAILY RATESDAILY RATES WEEKDAYS .................. $56 WEEKENDS ............. $61.50 Plus GST, PST, Gratuities MON.-FRI. .......................... $40.00 WEEKENDS & HOLIDAYS ... $45.00 1/2 PRICE TWILIGHT AT 4:00 PM PACKAGE DEAL-2 ROUNDS WITH POWER CART $88.00 Not valid with any other offer. 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Three games into the Ontario La- crosse Association senior ‘B’ season, the Rock have three wins, leaving the squad in a first-place tie. On the weekend, Ajax-Pickering dis- mantled the St. Clair Storm 20-5 and knocked off the Owen Sound Woods- men 9-5. Playing in Sarnia against the Storm on Sunday, and without three key play- ers, the Rock still managed to run and gun to victory. John and Jim Veltman and Frank Littlejohn didn’t make the trip because of family commitments. Mark Craig, Mike Daley and Jaime Lumsden carried hot sticks, as each netted four goals, while Charlie Girdler scored three, including his first ever in senior lacrosse. Andrew Furlong pot- ted his first three senior lacrosse mark- ers. Jordan West-Pratt and Chris Parkin added singles. Assists came from Parkin with six, Craig, Girdler and John Derochie with four apiece, Furlong with two, and sin- gles from Lumsden, Todd Holinshead, Ian Harloff, Bill McLean and Daley. Goalies Pat Campbell and Dave Power also joined in the scoring pa- rade, with Campbell chipping in with three assists and Power one. Campbell played the first two pe- riods and gave up four goals, while Power manned the net in the third. The Storm were assessed 28 minutes in penalties, while the Rock had 12. Ajax-Pickering used the man-advan- tage to its favour, netting eight power- play goals, while St. Clair managed a pair. Against Owen Sound in Pickering on May 12, the Rock netted four goals in a strong second period on its way to the win. Daley and Parkin paced the offence, with a pair of markers each, while sin- gles were scored by Craig, Holinshead, To ny Henderson, Jim Veltman and Derochie. Assists came from Jim Velt- man and Cann with two apiece, and singles from Campbell, Craig, Hender- son, McLean, Parkin, Littlejohn and Daley. The Rock were assessed 18 penalty minutes, while the Woodsmen had 12. Ajax-Pickering is tied for first with Wellington, but the Rock have two games in hand. Next up for the Rock is a match against Mohawk on Friday, May 19 at the Pickering Recreation Complex. Game time is 8:30 p.m. Aj ax-Pickering Rock really rollin’ to start the season A.J. Groen/ News Advertiser photo Rock’s John Veltman comes to the aid of goalie Pat Campbell, who has his eyes on a shot by Woodsmen Scott Luckhardt. The Owen Sound Woodsmen dropped a 9-5 decision during a visit to the Pickering Recreation Complex to face the Ajax-Pickering Rock in On- tario Lacrosse Association Senior B action. The Rock improved to 3-0 on the season. Mammoth Aj ax man saves the day Nash helps lead Colorado to national lacrosse championship; Brooklin’s Prout stars as well By Shawn Cayley Staff Writer DURHAM — Saturday afternoon, Colorado Mammoth goalie and Ajax product Gee Nash got the best of his Buffalo Bandits counterpart Steve Di- etrich, in a 41 save performance to lead the Mammoth to the National Lacrosse League championship crown. Later that afternoon, Colorado cap- tain and Whitby resident Gavin Prout was named the championship game’s most valuable player after notching four goals and three assists in the 16-9 triumph. In three post-season contests, Prout chipped in 25 points, including 10 goals. As for Dietrich, while the result in the Champions Cup game obviously wasn’t what he had hoped for, a cou- ple of days prior, the goaltender was named the NLL’s MVP for 2006. That award came on the heels of being named the RBK goaltender of the year earlier this month. The trio’s suc- cess bodes well for the Brooklin Redmen who’ll have all three men in uni- form tonight at Iroquois Park when they host the Six Nations Chiefs at 8 p.m. in their Major Series Lacrosse season opener. Nash and Dietrich give the Red- men a tandem between the pipes that isn’t likely to be rivaled. To his credit, Nash, while refusing to concede the on-and-off handle he has had on the No. 1 netminding duties the last few years, is looking forward to working with the NLL’s top goalkeeper. “I don’t know Steve very well, but what I do know is he is a team player,” says Nash of the Redmen’s prized ad- dition to the crease. “It’s going to be fun working with him and whatever the coaches decide to do, if they want to play me one night and Steve the next, or ride the hot hand, it doesn’t really matter. Winning is what mat- ters.” Nash says the returnees meshing with the newcomers as soon as pos- sible will go a long way in determin- ing the success of the Redmen this season. “Team chemistry is going to be huge,” says Nash. “The organization has obviously done a great job over the winter in bringing guys in and we have got to realize that they have done their part in bringing in a lot of these guys and a lot of great talent. Now it is our job to play together, have every- body play their role. I think it’ll all fall into place.” With the Mann Cup being in the East this year, Nash says the goal is to have the championship series on their home floor. And with the re-addition of Prout, there is a chance that could come to fruition. After taking last season off, Prout will be a welcomed addition to the Redmen lineup this season. He is expected to carry the offence after posting 29-64-93 numbers in 16 NLL games this season. Gee Nash Local rugby club gets season off to good start AJAX — Two out of three ain’t bad. Te ams with the Ajax Wanderers Rugby Club opened their seasons on the weekend, with two of three victo- rious. The men’s first team knocked off the Toronto Dragons 29-12 in a game closer than the score indicated. The Dragon scrum dominated, but better overall team play by the Wanderers was the difference. The Wanderers seconds grinded out a 15-0 win over their Dragon counterparts. Much like the firsts, the Dragon scrum was superior, but the Wanderers not only defended well, but the team’s lineout play worked well. The lone Wanderer loss came in the form of a default, as the women’s team didn’t have enough players. They did, however, play a ‘friendly’ match against the Brampton wom- en’s squad. Next up for Ajax is action on Satur- day, May 27, with the women playing at home, starting at noon, while the men play in Peterborough. 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Ironically, it’s trying to make a bigger name for itself here at home. “Canada’s kind of a hard market to hit, so I think you have to come from somewhere else,” Davies says. She and the band are hoping the single will make some noise in Europe so that when it hits the North American airwaves, it’ll have a bit of momentum. Davies says she happy with how the song is doing across the pond, noting she’s attracting some attention from fans who are thousands of miles away. “I’m getting a lot of requests for autographed posters, CDs; it’s funny,” she says. The Too Drunk to Fish Band is Davies and her husband, Rob MacArthur, who goes by the stage name Robert Wayne while on vocals and rhythm guitar. They live in Ajax while members Al Matthews (keyboards) and Darren Sachs (lead guitar) both hail from Whitby. Drummer Bruce Templeton is from Keswick and bass player Randall Mathieu is from Markham. The Too Drunk to Fish Band is a good-time, high energy band that plays new country, but not just new country, mixing in some blues as well. Ballads or slow songs are rare in their rep- ertoire. Davies and Wayne also do a bit of comedy on stage, cutting each other up a bit, he says, like Sonny and Cher once did. That’s if the mood is right, or wrong. “If people are up and dancing and enjoying the music, we don’t say much,” Wayne says. Davies wrote or co-wrote a few of the songs on the disc, but doesn’t write music, so she had ‘Me and My Man’ charted for her. She says she writes down a number of thoughts and songs that go through her head, generally on napkins and the like. One of these days, she says she’s going to look over everything and see what she’s got. Meanwhile, Wayne says the band is working on some songs to try and get a band album to- gether. The band’s name, like the music itself, cer- tainly gets your attention. Wayne explains that he’s a big Jeff Foxworthy fan. “If you’ve ever been too drunk to fish, you might be a redneck,” Wayne quotes the country comedian. “It’s a line, but it’s actually a redneck song he has on one of his CDs.” He and Davies met at a Karaoke bar in Ajax, the inspiration for Davies’s ‘Mom’s Night Out.’ They started singing together as a duet, playing along to music tracks, but Davies wanted a full band behind her strong voice. The two formed a life partnership in addition to a musical one, instantly creating a big house- hold, with six children between them. Most of the kids are grown up and gone, so Davies and Wayne have a bit more freedom and time to devote to music. “We only have one left at home, and she’s 15, so we can pretty much do anything we want,” she says. They are talking to agents interested in repre- senting the band, and Davies says if a tour was arranged, “I’d be gone.” The band has played a number of local ven- ues, and is scheduled to have a busy summer in Durham and beyond. Among the gigs, The Too Drunk to Fish Band plays the Deering Sisters benefit concert (Ronnie Hawkins is on the bill as well) in Port Perry on June 3, East Side Mari- os in Ajax on June 30, Whitby on Canada Day and the Hillside Hoedown in Ottawa in August. They make a return trip to Toronto’s Horseshoe Ta vern in August as well. Look for them online at www.lorrainedavies. com and www.toodrunktofishband.com. Fishing for the big time across the big water f ile photo Lorraine Davies and Rob MacArthur of The Too Drunk to Fish Band rehearse in their basement. Davies and the band’s first international single, ‘Me and My Man’, is moving up the European country charts ahead of its North American release. Blue Rodeo riding into Sunderland Concert on May 27 By Jeff Hayward Staff Writer DURHAM — One of Canada’s best-loved bands will be performing locally this month. Blue Rodeo is the focus of a Sunderland com- munity fundraiser on May 27 at 8 p.m. And while none of the band members hail from the area, said Karen McKenna, who helps organize the concerts along with the Sunderland Lions Club, they love coming to the area. “They like the venue... they give us a really full show,” she said, adding that the group usually plays for over an hour. McKenna said this will be about the tenth time the band has come to Sunderland, and they have packed the Sunderland Memorial Arena every time. The arena will again be the site of the upcoming show. “I just approached them to play a concert and they did,” she said of the first show in 1992. “The band was just getting developed (then)... I was a big fan.” She said the shows have drawn people from all over Durham. Sunderland Lions member Bill Brethour re- called even a fan from New York arrived at one of the shows in a limousine. “We have people aged 19 to 70 coming,” he said. The funds raised have benefitted the commu- nity in the past. “It’s gone to different causes, the (Sunderland) town hall restoration committee and the expan- sion of the Sunderland (Lions) medical centre,” she said. This year, she said the Lions will use the funds to run its regular services and she hopes there will be enough to install a heating system for specta- tors at the Sunderland arena. “We have hockey and ringette here, (the arena) is used all year,” she said, adding onlookers can get a bit chilly. Tickets to the show are $45 at Pindar’s Sonoco in Sunderland, Locker Sports Bar and Grill in Cannington, The Source-Allen Computers in Port Perry and Prudential Sadie Moranis Realty in Uxbridge. Tickets can also be purchased at www. bluerodeo.com. 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We support a culture of teamwork and continuous improvement through investment in people, processes, and technology. Gerdau Ameristeel has an integrated network of more than 70 diverse locations and offers unique opportunities for growth in an international organization. Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) Committed to excellence, you will inspect, assess, and determine the best methods of making repairs to minimize production interruption. Safety and team oriented, you will also replace, install, and adjust mechanical equipment plant-wide and perform tradesperson's precision work. Having successfully completed your apprenticeship program, you have a licence as an industrial mechanic and at least three years' experience with heavy machinery. Industrial Electrician You will inspect, repair, install, and wire electronic and electrical plant equipment, complete scheduled and emergency repairs, installations, and inspections by interpreting wiring diagrams and drawings, and ensure safety protocol is maintained. Team oriented, you will also plan job details including procedures, materials, and diagnostic approaches. You have completed an apprenticeship program, have at least three years' heavy manufacturing experience, and have a solid track record in safety, diagnosis, and problem solving. An effective communicator, you are committed to achieving optimal production up-time and adherence to all related quality standards. We offer opportunities for advancement in an ever challenging, high-tech environment based in Whitby. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package and the opportunity to grow with a world-class, multinational company. Please apply in writing to: dkahler@gerdauameristeel.com We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please. www.gerdauameristeel.com APPRENTICESHIP INFORMATION WORKSHOP Are You? An Internationally-Trained Tradesperson / Professional? Having Trouble securing work in your field? Want to know more about apprenticeship and the licensing process in Canada? Come and Join us for Our Free Apprenticeship Information Workshop Date: May 18, 2006 Time: 1pm - 2:30pm To Register Call: (905)420-4010 Location: 1400 Bayly Street, Unit 12, Pickering, Ontario EDUCATIONAL SERVICES CLASS S MECHANIC REQUIRED •Steady day work M-F in a safety focused team environment •Must have a valid Ontario drivers licence with S & T technicians preferred •Offers a competitive wage and benefits package APPLY WITH RESUMÉ TO: 6775 Baldwin St. P.O.Box 399 Station Brooklin Or via fax to: 905-655-8733 The Times Journal Advertising Department is seeking a full time Sales Representative who is goal oriented with a focus on growing revenue from new and existing accounts. REPORTING TO: Advertising Manager FUNCTIONS: • Professionally represent the Times Journal to assigned and potential advertisers with the emphasis on account development, in various products. • Develop strong relationships with advertisers to build business opportunities. • Provide clients with creative advertising solutions. • Develop and implement sales strategies for prospective and existing clients. • Accountable to achieve sales revenues at targeted levels. • Expand client base through prospecting and cold calling. QUALIFICATIONS: • Demonstrated presentation, negotiation and closing skills. • Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to problem solve. • Ability to excel at making cold sales calls. • Proven time-management skills, well organized and able to manage deadlines. • Superior written and verbal communication skills. • Advertising sales experience is an advantage. • Experience in the sale of special sections is considered a benefit. • Reliable automobile is required. • Post-secondary education in a business discipline is a definite asset. The Times Journal provides a base salary, commissions, bonus plan and full benefits. This is a fantastic opportunity to get in to the number one newspaper in this growing community. If you are a team player and possess the requirements listed above, please submit your resume to: Judy Pirone, Advertising Manager The Times Journal Fax Number: 905-852-9341 E-mail: jpirone@durhamregion.com Printing, Publishing & Distributing Ltd. SALES ASSOCIATES Canada's Number One Home Furnishing Retailer is now hiring Sales Associates for our Whitby Store location, for furniture, appliance and electronic sales. (Men or women's retail sales experience a plus). Home furnishings sales experience not necessary. However, you must be enthusiastic, personable, presentable and willing to learn. This is a rare opportunity for career-oriented individuals to join the renowned industry leader and earn above average incomes ($40,000 to $60,000) in a friendly, stable and profitable work environment. Our benefits include medical insurance, dental insurance, prescription drug plan, generous employee discounts and profit sharing, along with career growth opportunities to those who aspire to management positions. Please send your resume or apply to: Leon's Furniture 1500 Victoria St. E. Whitby, ON L1N 9M3 Please quote File #5-17 We thank everyone who applies, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. C&C MOTORS SUBARU/SUZUKI REQUIRES NEW & USED SALESPEOPLE ●Commission with guarantee ●Benefit package ●Company car or car allowance ●Brand new facility with large used vehicle lot ●OMVIC licensed preferred but will train Email ccmotorsales@rogers.com or Fax Resume (905)430-7472 C&C Motors - 1705 Dundas St.W. (Hwy #2 & Lakeridge Rd.) Whitby CLINICAL RESEARCH COORDINATOR RN with current CNO Certification. Indepen- dent/team member. Preferred knowledge of (ICH/GCP) guidelines. Organizational and time management skills. Computer skills. Good clini- cal judgement. Recent intravenous and veni- puncture skills.Fax CV and cover letter to 905- 683-7071 or E-mail: pats@adamedical.com Massey's Restaurant requires full time LINE COOKS DISHWASHER/MAINTENANCE Full availability required Apply in person with resume 774 Liverpool Rd. S., Pickering FIXER UPPERS OWN A HOME FOR $0 DOWN! These ‘Bargains’ need work. Mostly cosmetic. Free computerized List of properties. No investors please. Free recorded message. 1-888-599-0098 and use ID#3048. 24 hr/day Free list of Properties Available With No Down Payment. Free recorded message. 1-888-599-0098 and use ID#3057. 24 hr/day Dan Plowman - Salesperson Re/maxRouge River Realty Ltd. - Brokerage FIRST TIME BUYERS Best Buy Hotlist Why Rent when you can own? Free list of homes available with no money down, under $1050/mth. Free recorded message. 1-888-599-0098 and use ID#3051. 24 hr/day Reveals 10 best buys in your specifi c price range. Free recorded message. 1-888-599-0098 and use ID#3001. 24 hr/day COMMUNITY MORTGAGE SERVICES CORP. GOOD, BAD & UGLY CREDIT 1st & 2nd Mortgages & Debt Consolidation 100% Financing Call Anytime 905-668-6805 1-877-668-6588 SAVE CAPITAL FINANCIAL Equity loans, save 30%-40% Consolidate your debts into one single payment Example: A $25,000 debt will cost you only $270/month Income or credit is not important Call for immediate approval Steve Bryan: 416-953-8756 $$$100 % FINANCING OAC $$$ 5 yr.at 5.30% or Variable at 4.95 % OAC, Cash take-outs, Refinances, Self-employed, Commercial, even poor credit.Call Kevin, Mon. to Sat. at: 1-800-328-7887 ext. 366. 1 MONTH FREE RENT or Up to $500 Move-In Allowance Condominium Suites 1, 2, 3 Bedroom Apartments Oshawa - Starting At $750. ●Renovated Suites ●Free Utilities ●Free Parking ●Senior Discounts ●Full Security System Call for more information 905-728-4993 GM RETIREE & EMPLOYEE DISCOUNT e & oe WWW. FIDELITYPM.COM 2 & 3 bedroom apartments starting at $978 per mo. On-site superintendent and security. Rental Office Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (905)686-0845 Eve. viewing by appt. www.ajaxapartments.com WELCOME TO HIGHLAND TOWERS We're better than ever ! Spacious, newly renovated 1, 2 and 3 bedrooms with stunning views. Conveniently located in a friendly, family community just steps to shopping, GO and 401. Park like setting. Affordably Priced from $870. Utilities included. (905)668-7844 ** MOVE IN BONUS ** Limited Time Only WASHER & DRYER IN SUITE! 3 Bedroom Suites with individually controlled heat in condo quality building. Across from Pickering Town Centre. (905) 999-8700 www.caprent.net Web Developer, Interactive Media NorthumberlandNEWS.com NorthumberlandNEWS.com, the companion site to the Northumberland News newspaper, is seeking a highly skilled Web developer. The successful candidate will possess proven expertise in developing and implementing PHP- based web applications. In addition, excellent working knowledge of the following is required: HTML, JavaScript, CSS, XML, Dreamweaver and Fireworks/Photoshop. Experience using CSS for layout an asset. Must possess strong organization and com- munication skills, and be able to take direction from the development team. Good design skills and rig- orous attention to detail vital. Applicants should submit their resume and portfolio electronically (in Word or PDF format) to: Todd Blayone, Business Development Manager, Interactive Media (tblayone@durhamregion.com). We thank all applicants.Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. FREE Telephone Service FREEDOM PHONE LINES Regardless of Credit No Deposit Required LOWEST PRICE Call now & receive 1 month FREE 1-866-884-7464 GENERAL HELP required full time for Ajax meat wholesale company, (butcher's assistant, cleanup, deliveries). Driver's li- cense required. Will train Call 905-231-0117, fax 905-231-0118 HIGHPOINT SECURITY is hiring Security Guards. Vehicle is re- quired. Must be willing to work all shifts including nights, weekends & some holidays. Applicants must be over 18 and have a clean criminal record. Call Veronica 905-723-2456 or fax resume to 1-877-492-3306 or email: resume@highpointsecurity.com HOUSE CLEANERS required, Durham Region. Valid drivers li- cense, access to vehicle pre- ferred. $10.00/hr+. Room for ex- pansion. All supplies, hours, cli- ents provided. Chad or Liz (905)442-4279 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 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. PROPERTY MAINTENANCE company requires workers. 2-years gardening service experi- ence preferred. Driver's license required. For more information call (416)258-4642 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 MARKHAM TOWING company requires responsible reliable full & part time drivers. Good driving record required. Must have 10 years driving experience. Towing experience preferred but not nec- essary, will train. Benefits available. Call 905-472-0426 or 1-877-300-7958 or fax: 905-294- 9649 PICKERING BASED Air duct cleaning com- pany requires techni- cian for immediate posi- tion. Must have clean driver's licence. Good knowledge of the GTA 416-293-1800 Professional FUNDRAISERS needed. Part/Full time 3 shifts daily 7 days a week. Earn $12/hr. Contact us today! 1-888-974- JOBS or www.1888974jobs.com REFRIGERATOR manufacture looking for a "Jack of All Tr ades"/Handy-person. D licence an asset. Location is in Picker- ing. Must have own transporta- tion. Call 905-686-8529. REGISTRATION OFFICERS $25/hr.avg. Full-time, students welcome. Full training provided. Call 905.435.1052 TAXI TAXI is hiring drivers for day and night shifts. Make more money with efficient voice dis- patch, current Oshawa permit holders welcome. Call Dave (905)571-7951 WORK FROM HOME local pack- aging company requires work from home sub-contractors. Van/1/2 ton truck is required. For more information contact Lise: 905-427-5456, ext.221. SMALL, GROWTH-ORIENTED Pickering Steel Distributor re- quires hard-working, career- oriented shipper/receiver. Start June 5th. Opportunities for ad- vancement. Full benefits. Clean "G" License a must, forklift opera- tors certificate a plus. Resumes: 905-831-5872. STUDENTS WELCOME, 8 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)420- 1040, ask for Sam. SUPERINTENDENT Live in Su- per req'd for beautiful high-rise condo. Must have full under- standing of building systems, me- chanical knowledge, and able to do maintenance repairs with good communication skills. Please fax resume & salary expectations to 905-619-2705. LOOKING FOR EXPERIENCED hairdresser or chair renter with clientele. Store located in Picker- ing. Nice shop. Great atmos- phere. Ask for Sylvia at 416-473- 8997. NEWLY RENOVATED family hairstyling centre in the Bowman- ville Mall is looking for Experi- enced Hairstylists for immediate full-time positions. Please call Pat days 905-718-2248; Eve. 905- 723-0472. OSHAWA CENTRE HAIRSTY- LISTS requires Experienced Hair- stylists for full-time positions. Please call Mary or Lina 905-728- 4623. THE FACIAL PLACE Estheti- cians required, Pickering 905- 831-9700 or Whitby (905)668- 8128 locations. Part-time or full- time, facialplace@bellnet.ca THE FACIAL PLACE Whitby & Pickering seeking Junior Spa Attendants for the summer season. Must have a flare for the beauty industry. Email resume facialplace@bellnet.ca or call (905)668-8128 UPSCALE HAIR SALON,full- and part-time Hair Stylist with min. 2-5 years experience. Pref- erably with own clientele. Salary + commission. Personal Touch Hair Studio (905)655-0466 WE ARE HIRING experienced hairstylists, full or part time. Apply in person, 282 Monarch Ave. Unit 15 Ajax or call (905)426-6698 ask for Rita. 2 Licensed Tr uck & Trailer MECHANICS Call Al (8:00-4:00) (905)725-2557 or Fax 905-725-4498 AJAX DEVELOPER requires stu- dent mechanic with knowledge of diesel and heavy equipment ma- chinery. Fax resume to: 416-495- 6970 BUSY HIGH END restoration shop requires licensed bodyper- son, part-time mechanic and prep person with minimum 15 years experience in restorations. Wag- es negotiable, Start immediately. (905)436-1999 EXPERIENCED WORKING Car- penter Foreman and experienced Carpenters required for local con- struction company. Local area only. Fax or email resume to 905- 668-8284, lardale@bellnet.ca HVAC EXPERIENCED installer required. Preferably Gas Fitter 2. Full time, year round work. Valid drivers license a must. Fax re- sume to 416-287-8332. LICENSED MECHANIC needed for full Service Ajax Garage. Able to repair all makes and models. Valid driver's license required. Flat rate. Pay based on Experi- ence.(905)683-0650 Rudy. LICENSED MECHANIC or 4th year apprentice required for busy Ajax shop. Must have own tools. Experience in diagnostics, brakes and front end. Call for appt. 905 - 428 - 6252 or fax resume: 905-428-2154 att: Sam ONTARIO DUCT CLEANING, looking for full time technician. Good driving record with own transportation. Professional and mechanically inclined. Fax 905- 655-9069 or email grecon.systems@sympatico.ca PARTS PERSON for busy tractor dealership. Knowledge of farm equipment an asset. Good customer skills and pleasant telephone manner required. Must be a team player. Apply by fax to: 905 - 655 - 8772 or Email: valequip@xplornet.com WOODWORKING COMPANY seeks fully experienced CNC op- erator in Durham Region area. Please fax resume to 905-433- 1463 AJAX WEB DESIGN has a junior web technician, computer geek position available. Some web de- sign skills required. Quick learner , good work ethic essential. Light travel with own vehicle. Fax your resume to: 905-426-7449. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CLERK A north Ajax residential construction company is looking for a full cycle AP clerk . 3-5 years construction experience with REMS an asset. Send resume by fax to 905-427-1611 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT required for 1/2 days at Mortgage Brokerage office in Courtice. Ad- ministrative background is re- quired. Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel, and business writing skills. Fax resume 905- 436-8012. BOOKKEEPER-EXPERIENCED. Looking for work with small businesses. Can provide a professional office or work from your place of business. Account Payable, Receivables, rec- onciliations, payroll, month end statements. Call Jen at 905-686-0058 or email: jenniferblacktopp@yahoo.ca LAW FIRM requires experienced full time real estate clerk for ma- ternity leave. Must be able to handle real estate files indepen- dently. Send resume to blclaw@hotmail.com RIBO LICENSED HELP required 3-4 days per week. Ajax. Please fax or e-mail resume to 905-437- 3098. jdinsure@rogers.com. 12 POSITIONS AVAILABLE! Te lephone sales agents wanted. Unlimited earning potential. Sala- ry+comm. Full training provided. Call 1-800-219-7119 x 502 today! ADVERTISING SALES Asso- ciates WANTED in Durham Re- gion. Commission-based. Prefers outside sales experience. Contact ERM Group at 416-290-6107. Fax resume to 416-296-1259 ADVERTISING SALES- Picker- ing-based trade publisher seeks exp. magazine ad sales rep for growing business. Must have proven track record in ad sales and marketing. Resume to rwh@rogers.com AGENTS NEEDED FOR exciting new home site in Bowmanville. Must have previous new home sales experience. Send resume to: pzoccoli@rogers.com. Fax, 905-856-9030. Attention: Philip Zoccoli. APPOINTMENT CENTRE - Work from home for top sales reps. 4-6 hrs/day. $400-$500/week. Paid by appointments set plus com- mission. Email resume, media- max@sympatico.ca BECOME A SALES professional with ALLSTATE and manage your own business. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit, are moti- vated, energetic and a strong communicator, learn more about a career as a sales professional with an industry leader. We offer an excellent training and compen- sation package. Email your re- sume to salescareers@allstate.ca BUYERS AGENT,busy ReMax office looking for hardworking team member, must have real estate license, be self motivated, experience an asset, fax resume to 905-433-0908 HVACR COMPANY looking for a Residential Salesperson Fax resume to: 905-683-0817 CERTIFIED DENTAL Assistant /Receptionist required for busy Whitby office. Abeldent experi- ence an asset. Please fax re- sume to 905-430-1778. CERTIFIED DENTAL Assistant required part time in Uxbridge for a busy family practice. Appli- cant must have a thorough knowledge of dental office pro- cedures. Computer skills would be an asset. Please send cur- rent resume by fax to: 905-852- 1882 DENTAL ASSISTANT,full time evening and Saturday hours, Pickering office, new grads wel- come. Call 905-831-6666 ask for Coral or fax resumes 905-831- 7094. ENTHUSIASTIC dental assistant required for part time position in Bowmanville, new grads wel- come. Drop off resume to 2377 Hwy #2, Unit #104, Clarington Centre, Bowmanville. PA RT TIME REGISTERED mas- sage therapist needed, Tues.. 4 p.m.- 8 p.m. Fri.. 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. every other Sat. 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. New grads welcomed. brooklinmassage@bellnet.ca or call (905) 655-2255. PA RT-TIME PREVENTIVE den- tal assistant for busy family prac- tice in Uxbridge. New grads wel- come. Fax resume: 905-852- 9558 POSITION AVAILABLE for full- time night RN, Full-time & casual RPN and Cook with papers. Fax resume to Attn: Administrator, Tr acey Werheid 905-623-4497. REGISTERED MASSAGE Therapy Clinic in Oshawa (Bloor/Ritson,) near 401 seeking RMT (female preferred) some evenings and weekends required. Please call (905)243-1038, e-mail resume to mirka.m@rogers.com RMT REQUIRED, days, eve, sat. for day spa in Whitby. Call Gillian (905)579-4937 RN required for permanent casu- al/part-time position for oral sur- gery office. Mornings only. BCLS and Venipuncture required. ACLS, ER/Acute Care experi- enced preferred. Please fax re- sume to: 905-576-0016 RN REQUIRED for Permanent Part Time Position for PAR. ACLS preferred, BCLS required. Please forward resume for inter- view to: 2 Albert St. North, Lind- say, Ontario, K9V 4J1. Attention: Sandy. BURBS BISTRO Hiring floor manager, FT servers, for new dining venue in Pickering.Exp.only, food, wine knowledge a must.Also, PT bar, bus staff.Apply w/re- sume 2-5 pm 1900 Dixie Rd @ Finch or www.burbsbistro.com CHEF/COOK for a well-estab- lished restaurant, open for break- fast & lunch 6 days/week in Pick- ering. Please call Nubia (416)697-8288 for an interview. 2 ACRES LOT with bungalow. Located at Rossland/Harwood. 3 bedroom. Good potential for light industrial. Available. Close to amenities. 416-287-3757 or 416-562-1520. COURTICE - 3 bed. home, 2 baths, garage, quiet court, close to everything, $204,900; COURTICE - Detached 3 bed., 3 baths, mn. floor familyroom, fireplace, le. backyard, garage $262,900; OSHAWA - East end, quiet street, 3 bed., absolutely spotless, beautiful landscaping, very private yard, close to everything, $254,900; OSHAWA - 3+2 bed. with an inlaw suite, garage, hardwood floors, air, shows 10+, $224,000; CENTURY 21 Infinity - Broker Bruce Baird 905-579-7339. DISTRESS SALE Bank Foreclosures & Estate Sales Free computerized list with pictures of Foreclosure properties from $170,000. No Investors please Fr ee recorded message 1-800-417-7295 ID#4042 Visit: www. Durham DistressSale.com Remax Ability Real Estate Ltd. ** (905)434-7777 Matt Cooper* FIXER UPPER "Bargains" These homes need work Free computerized list with pictures of properties from $170,000. No Investors Please Free recorded message 1-800-417-7295 ID#7048 Visit: www DurhamFixer Uppers.com Remax Ability Real Estate Ltd. ** (905) 434-7777 Matt Cooper* HOME EVALUATION Find out what your home is worth On-Line Visit: www. DurhamOnLine Home Evaluation.com Remax Ability Real Estate Limited ** (905) 434-7777Matt Cooper* HOME SELLERS Find Out What Homes Down The Street Sold For! Free computerized list with pictures of area home sales & current listings Free recorded message 1-800-417-7295 ID#7041 Visit: www. DurhamArea HomeSales.com Remax Ability Real Estate Ltd. ** (905) 434-7777Matt Cooper* NORTH OSHAWA Bright 3-bed- room semi. Renovated, A/C, private backyard, hardwood, fin- ished basement, quiet neighour- hood near hospital and all amenities. Call for appointment (905)576-8625 leave message. OSHAWA-767 Beaupre Ave, 3- bedrooms, 2-baths brick bunga- low. New gas furnace & water heater, c/air, Sauna, $195,900. Open House Sunday or by appt. 905-441-4888. WILSON/ROSSLAND,open con- cept 5-level backsplit backing onto ravine, 3+2 bdrms, 3 baths, renovated throughout, livingroom w/catheral ceilings, skylights, fire- place. $244,500.(905)391-1057 PRIVATE SALE - $479,000.00 in Blackwater (15 min. from Ux- bridge or Port Perry). Custom built, 5,000 sq. ft. of finished living space. 0.69 acre landscaped pri- vacy. 3 bedrooms + loft, large rooms with cathedral ceilings, modern kitchen and bathrooms. Shows to perfection. 705-357- 3240. COURTICE,Parkwood Village, ground floor, approx. 900-sq ft, 2- bdrms, master w/vanity, walk-in closet, f/p, patio, 5 appliances, storage, car wash, $166,000. Call (905)429-2473 or (705)237-8668 SPACIOUS 4 bedroom cottage on Rice Lake. Back lot with lake access and dock on a quiet court. Property needs TLC, sold as is, asking $198,900 long list of chat- tels included. Antonella Gennari- no, Salesperson; ReMax West Realty Inc., Broker 1-888-291- 5576. FARM FOR-SALE:95-Acres, all workable-acreage w/5 small ponds, 2-wells. Century-home w/Log & Vinyl-Siding. Oil-Heat. Easy-Commute. www.bytheowner.com (access-code: 31108). $285,000. (705)799-6465. PROFESSIONAL SEEKING FURNISHED Condo/Townhome. For months of June-August. Ajax/Pickering area. Willing to provide references. 905-428- 3292. BUILD THE HOME of your dreams on a 50.3x109.9 lot back- ing onto greenspace in well-es- tablished quiet Whitby neighbour- hood. Near amenities. $149,900. Call Carol Hoover 905-686-6437. INDUSTRIAL BAY,near Oshawa Centre, high roll-up doors, heat- ing & utilities all included., air compressor, parking, auto repair, machining, other uses, ample parking. Month-to-month consid- ered. Also good for hobbies. Outside metal storage container avail. (905)576-2982, (905)626- 6619. IN BUSY AJAX PLAZA, 1460sq.ft, ideal for check cash- ing, etc... 905-683-0422. FA STWAY COURIERS franchise opportunities in Whitby and Lake Scugog areas. Be your own boss, call 905-720-2816. PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS opportunity to over 4 million adult readers in South Central Ontario. Book your advertisement in over 80 Metroland Community News- papers.416-493-1300 ext.276 SUPERINTENDENT required full- time for Oshawa/Bowmanville apartment complex. Suitable for retired/semi-retired couple. No pets. Fax resume (905)623-2257. Only those chosen for an inter- view will be contacted. $$MONEY$$Consolidate Debts Mortgages to 100%. No income, bad credit OK! ONTARIOWIDE FINANCIAL CORPORATION 1-888-307-7799 From 5.1% for 5 years. lst. & 2nd Mortgages to 100% (OAC) Best Available Rates Private Mortgage Funds Arrears P.O.S Refinancing Debt Consolidation a Specialty For FAST PROFESSIONAL SERVICE Call 905-666-4986 NEED A LOAN?Problem credit? apply www.nelsongroup.ca or call 1-866-340-5559. RATES ARE GOING UP! Get low rates now! For refinancing, paying off debts or start fresh. Call Annette 905-426-6899. 1 & 2 BEDROOM APTS, Oshawa, Simcoe/Gibb. Starting from $450/mo. - $600/mo. + utilities. First & last, references, Available June 1st. Call Stephen 905-259-5796. 1 BEDROOM APARTMENT on top floor of bright, clean house in Oshawa. Separate entrance, parking, no pets, no smoking. First and last. References re- quired. Available immediately. $625 plus utilities.905-626-5418. 1 BEDROOM BASEMENT apart- ment available, in Pickering, June 1st. $700 per month, utilities in- cluded. Fridge, stove, washer & dryer. First/last required. No smoking/pets. Call (416)725- 1475 1-BDRM APT.,Central Oshawa, parking, private entrance, gas fireplace, $750/mo inclusive. Avail. Immediately. No dogs. First/last.(905)213-6593. 1-BDRM BASEMENT APT., Avail. immediately. 401/Brock, Whitby. Spacious, separate en- trance, parking, A/C, laundry, cable. No pets/smoking. $700/month+ 40% utilities. (416)402-4437. A BRAND NEW bright 2 bed- room apt. Wilson/Bloor area. $775+hydro. First/last. No pets/no smoking.(905)260-1496 1-BDRM BSMT,Whitby, brand new, very bright, quiet residential area, 5-appliances, parking, a/c, close to amenities. $850+40% utilities. No smoking/pets. Call Bo Gustafson, Sutton Group (416)783-5000 1-BEDROOM BASEMENT apt fully furnished- t.v. cable. No smoking/pets first/last, 2-3 refer- ences $650 monthly Ritson- Wentworth Oshawa. 905-723- 5325 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-BDRM MAIN/FLOOR bunga- low, n-Oshawa, Beatrice/Som- merville, quiet neighbourhood fireplace, a/c, 2-parking, 4-appli- ances, suits very quiet work- ing/retired, mature/person/couple, lst/last, references, no dogs, June lst. $965 inclusive. (905)571- 4471. 2-BEDROOM $210 weekly ($865 monthly) also furnished bachelor apt., $145 weekly ($585 monthly). Clean, quiet, parking, utilities in- cluded. Deposit negotiable (Sim- coe/Mill) Call (905)576-6769 2-BEDROOM APT for rent, large, clean, renovated, central Oshawa. Close to transportation. Available immediately. $795 monthly. No smoking. Call Don 905-576-0294 2-BEDROOM NORTH OSHAWA, very nice unit, newer well-main- tained, clean, quiet, adult-lifestyle building. Suits retired/mature working adult. June 1st. $900 incl. No pets. (905)720-2352, leave message. 2-BEDROOM SImcoe North on Russet Ave. , newly decorated, well-maintained quiet 12-plex small building. Cable, heating & water, parking, included. No dogs. 905-576-2982. 401/HARMONY AREA.Large one bedroom basement apart- ment, nicely decorated, parking, washer, dryer, fridge, stove, park- ing. Prefer one person. $600 mo. all inclusive. Available May or June.Call (905)571-0772 A GREAT SPRING MOVE - (Simcoe/401). 2nd floor bachelor with kitchen, shared restroom with two nice ladies, bright and cosy, close to transit. F/L, references, immediate posses- sion. $475 all inclusive. No dogs please. Call Robert toll free at 1-866-588-8181 A NICE PLACE TO CALL HOME (Simcoe/401). Complete first floor of a century home, 2 bedrooms + extra room in basement, sun deck, new counters, new flooring, bright and spacious, park steps away.F/L, references, immediate possession. $975 all inclusive. No dogs please. Call Robert toll free at 1-866-588-8181. AJAX NORTH,Westney/Sullivan 2 bedroom basement apt., separate entrance, available im- mediately. $850/mo inclusive. No smoking/pets. Call (905)683- 1180. AJAX HARWOOD/WESTNEY 1 bdrm.bsmnt.apt. Parkin g, fridge, stove. No smoking/pets. $575/mo inclusive Call 905-427-3935 AJAX, HARWOOD/BAYLY 2+1 bedrooms. Main and second sto- rey of home. 5 appliances. Park- ing. First/last. $1050/month+hy- dro. Available June 1st. Call 905-426-5463. AJAX, HWY 2/HARWOOD bright basement apt near all amenities, transit, walkout basement to fenced yard, parking, appliances. Available June 1. ALSO rooms available.(905)428-7266 AJAX, WESTNEY/401,1-bed- room basement apt., inclusive, no smoking, no pets. $675 monthly. Working person preferred, avail. immediately. Please call after 6pm (905)427-0849. AJAX- OXFORD TOWERS.Spa- cious apartments, quiet bldg, near shopping, GO. Pool. 1-bed- room apt., $849 available imme- diately, 2-bedroom apt., $989, available June 1st, 905-683- 8571. BAYLY/LIVERPOOL - Avail June 1st. 3-bdrm upper-level of house. Walk to Go. $1200/mo includes hydro, gas, water and cable. Shared laundry, parking. Please call 1-905-791-5653 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. BOWMANVILLE,modern clean bright 1-bedroom AND 1 bed- room PLUS DEN. Parking, laun- dry, suit non-smoking mature adult. No Dogs. Available May15th or June 1st. Discount for seniors.(905)725-1052 A/P PAGE B6 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, May 17, 2006 www.durhamregion.com PICKERING, 4-BEDROOM House located at Brock/Hwy#2, 1-1/2 baths, laundry, parking, ap- pliances, dishwasher. No smok- ing/pets. $1175+part utilities. Near GO station. Walk to P.T.C. Available (905) 239-0505 WE REALLY CARE WHERE YOU LIVE. Realstar offers a full breadth of apartments, penthouses and town houses, plus application approval within 24 hours. No appointment required - Drop in TODAY! OSHAWA Carriage Hill - Townhouses 905-434-3972 122 Colborne Street (Simcoe St., N. Colborne St. E.) Taunton Terrace - Townhouses 905-436-3346 100 Taunton Road, East (Taunton Rd. & Simcoe St.) Testa Heights 905-852-2534 Testa Heights (Reach St. & Testa Rd.) UXBRIDGE Regency Place Apartments 905-430-7397 15 Regency Crescent (Mary St. & Hickory St.) OPEN HOUSE DAILY from 8AM-8PM Whitby Place 905-430-5420 900 Dundas Street, East (Dundas St. & Garden St.) ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES EXHIBITORS WANTED For the 11th Annual Art in the Park July 15 & 16 Markham Museum For more information, please call Susan at 905-294-2200 ext. 239 or Email sobrien@yrng.com ARTISTS WANTED for the 11th Annual Art in the Park July 15 & 16 at the Markham Museum For more information, or to book your booth space, please call Susan at 905-294-2200 ext.239 Email:sobrien@yrng.com Advertise Your... in... on Fridays for only that’s over 46,000 copies in Ajax and Pickering! Price Includes a Garage Sale Signs! New this Year... for the young entrepreneur in your family! Kit Includes: Kool-Aid Stand Sign, 3 packets of Kool-Aid, Instructions/ Tip Sheet, Fun Kool-Aid Recipes Garage Sale & Kool-aid kits available while quantities last. STAND KIT $$4949 0000 + GST Ask for Cheryl 905-683-5110 KAHN AUCTION CENTRE 2699 Brock Rd. N. Pickering (3 miles north of Hwy. 401 exit 399) 905-683-0041 Thursday, May 18th Preview 5 p.m. Starts 6:30 p.m. Looking for that "perfect" accent piece? Look no further. We have Stacking Bookshelves, Chipendale China Cabinet & Escrotorie, Partner's Desk, Grandfather Clocks, Ethan Allen Cottage Chairs, Cogwheel Lamp, Oak Armoire, Hall Stands, Console TV & many fine pieces & sets of Antique Furniture. Also 7 styles of Leather Sofa Sets are in, including Brownstone Show Wood & Micro-Suede Theatre Seating. There's an Antique Loveseat, Chair & Rocker Set, Antique Sideboard, Dining Room Suites to suit all tastes as well as an Antique Dining Room Suite. Bedroom Sets such as the Country Pine, Mission Oak, Leather Stud, king size mission oak bedroom suite & more. If it is art you wish, this is the place. We have prints with artist's such as Robert Bateman, Walter Campbell, Tom Thompson & the Group of Seven. Also available, a grey Whirlpool Tub. Come, see the deals & join in the fun. Don't miss our upcoming Home Renovations Sale Monday, June 26th at 6:30 pm -Auctioneers- Peter Raithby & Anthony Wagler "Want excitement, go to an Auction" CLOSE-OUT PUBLIC AUCTION Bilenduke's Service Station Saturday, May 27, 10:00 a.m. Selling the complete shop and service equipment of Bilenduke's Service Station, 1004 Simcoe St. S., Oshawa (N/W corner Wentworth); AMMCO B2900 above floor hoist (9000 lbs.), Rotary SP98 above floor Hoist (9000 lbs.); AMMCO 3000 Safe turn brake lathe w/disc attachment, FMC 4100 Electronic wheel balancer, FMC 8800 AP tire machine (also for aluminium rims); coats 2020 super star tire machine, Canadian 65 battery charger, champion fuel injector cleaner kit, FMS fuel line re- pair kit, KD power steering puller, AC del- co vacuum refill, blue point caliper tool, wagner hydraulic F200400 brake tester, gilbarco vertical shop compressor, bench bulk oil tank w/graco fire ball pumps, bench bulk waste oil tank w/graco husky pumps, citation C300 parts cleaner, aro gear oil air reel unit, several mechanical re- pair/analyser kits, several floor jacks and stands, lube and gear pumps, asst. standard and metric hardware, seal kit cabinets, snap-on wall tool rack, hoppe B4A head- light aimer kit, shop manuals, and numer- ous other articles. Owners retiring after 49 years service Everything selling, property sold Terms: Cash, Good cheque with I.D. Visa, M/C, interac AUCTIONEERS Frank and Steve Stapleton, Newtonville (905) 786-2244, 1-800-263-9886 www.stapletonauctions.com 'estate specialists since 1971' HOLIDAY ESTATE AUCTION Stapleton Auctions, Newtonville Friday, May 19, 5:00 p.m. Selling an old estate from Bowmanville: Ant. split pedestal walnut table, 8 dining room chairs, old sideboard, maple, oak, press, boston, Carpet and Davidson rock- ing chairs, gate leg table, 2 drawer stand (birds eye maple drawers), drop leaf table, loveseat/sofa bed, 2 pc. chesterfield suite, coffee table suite, computer desk, bedroom furniture, old chests, high boy chest, 2 drawer lowboy, entrance bench, wash- stand, large qty. glassware, chinaware and collectibles, advertising boxes, pine chests, collectibles, artifacts, standing jewellery case, 3 lateral file cabinet, electric bbq, 10 hp 28" snowtrac 2 stage blower electric start; Yardman 5 hp tiller, lawnboy mow- er, garden tools Preview after 2 p.m. Terms: Cash, Approved cheque, visa, M/C, interac AUCTIONEERS Frank and Steve Stapleton, Newtonville (905) 786-2244, 1-800-263-9886 www.stapletonauctions.com 'estate specialists since 1971' CORNEIL'S AUCTION BARN Friday, May 19 at 4:30pm 3 miles East of Little Britain on Kawartha Lakes Rd. 4 The Contents of a Lindsay home plus others, one piece pine 2 door flat to wall cupboard, painted Hoosier cup- board, oak sideboard, walnut side board, walnut tea wag- on, double sided porcelain BF Goodrich sign, Large coin collection (including large qty. of silver dollars, Royal Cana- dian mint sets, American and foreign money, "The National Governor's Conference Official Statehood Medals Book (sterling silver first edition proof/first date service), walnut magazine table, refinished oak square dining room table, 6 piece teak dining room set, pine drop leaf table, wicker bedroom set, OG clock, queen size iron bed with brass trim, refinished dresser, maple bunk beds, 5pc. modern bedroom set, 3pc antique bedroom set, washstand, double box spring & mattress, 4 matching pb chairs, hand carved moose lamp, kids doll house bed, pool table, antique dresser and mirror, Roseville, G I Joe collection, Kenmore 2 door fridge, Kenmore chest freezer, Whirlpool dryer, Craftsman 10" radial arm saw, Makita scroll saw, King 14" bandsaw, bench grinder, 14' alum boat with 9.9 Yamaha and trailer, 96 Chev 4x4 truck (certified), 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 BRUCE KELLETT AUCTIONS Selling Contents of Mr. & Mrs. Cecil Gibson of Blackstock: House is Sold & Moved into Apt., & Contents of a Lindsay Home. At Malcolm Sale Barn 13200 Old Scugog Rd., 1/2 Mile South of Blackstock TUES, May 23, 5:30 P.M. 1990 Plymouth Voyager, 190,000 kms. (as is), Roto Tiller, Old Wooden Ironing Board, Garden Tools, Coal Oil Lamp, 6.5 HP Gas Mower, Self-Driven, Antique Skater's Lamp, Furniture, Dishes, 10" Radial Arm Saw, Wicker Doll Carriage, Collector Plates, Apt.-Sized Freezer. BRUCE KELLETT (705)328-2185 or (905)986-4447 www.theauctionfever.com Letting everybody know about... COUNTRYSIDE AUCTIONS A Consignment (Quilts, New Furniture, Machinery) Auction to be held on July 1, 2006. Consignments Welcome! Info: Call 705-793-9870 or 705-793-1384 460 Cheese Factory Rd., RR#3, Lindsay (Formerly Old Order Mennonite School Fundraiser Auction). Antique Auction Sale Victoria Day Mon. May 22 @ 10:30 am Haydon Auction Barn 2498 Con Rd 8 Hay- don. ON Oak Sideboard, Oak Dresser w/mirror, Square Oak Din. Table, 6 Oak Chairs, Vict. Lady & Gents Chairs, Knechtal Mahogany Din. Suite, Signed Bowmanville Rock- er, Cedar Chest, Music Cab., Fancy Gibbard Coffee Ta- ble, Gibbard Pie Crust Table, Pressback Rocker, Alladin Lamp, Gone w/ Wind Lamp, Hanging Lamp w/prisms, Bridge Lamp, Vienna Regulator Clock (wall), Mantle Clock, Picton Crock, Paintings, Sterling & 10 & 14 kt. Gold, Hummel & Doulton, Carnival Punch Bowl set, Oliver Mowat letters, Paddle Car, Dinky & Metal toys, German Wa r Medals, Toronto Tie Rack, Dep.Glass and more. Auctioneer Don Stephenson 905-263-4402 or 705-277-9829 WEDNESDAY, MAY 24th: 4:45 pm Auction Sale of Furniture, Antiques and Collectables for a Port Perry home, selling at Neil Bacon Auctions Ltd., 1 km west of Utica To Include:Chesterfield and chair, kitchen suite, bedroom suite, prints, lamps, chests, 1000 dinky and dinky type cars, plus many other 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 FARM MACHINERY & TOOLS CONSIGNMENT AUCTION SATURDAY JUNE 3rd - 10:00 a.m. at Vanhaven Arena, 722 Davis Dr., Uxbridge QUALITY CONSIGNMENTS PHONE or EMAIL NOW See details on our website GARY HILL AUCTIONS garyhill.theauctionadvertiser.com 905-852-9538/1-800-654-4647 Cell 416-518-6401 Auction Sale Sat. May 20 @ 4 pm Haydon Auction Barn 2498 Con Rd 8 Haydon. ON More Oshawa Furni- ture Store Closure and Collector Coins: Chesterfield Suites, Dressers, Tables, Chairs, Pictures, Good Glass & China .Auctioneer Don Stephenson 905-263-4402 or 705-277-9829 BRIGHT 2-BDRM bsmt apt, North Oshawa. Separate en- trance, laundry, parking, c/a. Avail. immediately. No smok- ing/pets. $1025/mo inclusive. 905-433-1632 CENTRAL OSHAWA on bus route, immaculate 1-bedroom upper apt. with private entrance utilities, parking included. Prefer mature female tenant. No smok- ing/pets. $700. Available immedi- ately. (905)576-6545 CENTRAL OSHAWA.Spacious, bright, clean one bedroom apart- ment in duplex. Ideal for quiet person. $675/mo plus utilities. Brumley R/e Ltd. Call (905)668- 0515 CLEAN! AJAX BASEMENT APT,1 bedroom. Separate kitch- en, living room, laundry facilities, fridge, stove, etc. Separate en- trance. $875. 2 car parking. Gor- don Wallace, 416-450-5479. 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. COURTICE, 2-BEDROOM lower level, very bright. $900/mo all in- clusive, parking, laundry, new carpet & appliances, first & last, Avail.June 1st.(905)665-1905 COURTICE, EXECUTIVE,1400 sq. ft. brand new basement apart- ment, cable, parking, air, no smoking/pets. lst/last. References required. $900 per mo. all inclu- sive.June lst.(905) 434-7530. DOWNTOWN WHITBY - huge 2 bedroom available June lst. $880. heat, hot water, parking in- cluded, Near schools, Also huge 3 bedroom with balcony, large kitchen, $1130 heat, hot water, parking, storage included. June lst. Call (416) 520-6392 (905)669-4009. HARMONY/ADELAIDE - beauti- ful 1 bed. basement apt. in quiet area, $775/including utill, parking, laundry, cable. Available May 15th. First/last. No pets/smoking. (905)435-0761 Liverpool/Lake – 1 bdrm + den, professionally finished basement apartment, bright, clean, laundry, separate entrance, no smoking, June 1st, $800 plus 40% utilities. 905-294-8242. LUXURY 3-BEDROOM apart- ment 1160 Simcoe St. South Oshawa. 2 appliances, air, 2 full baths, utilities extra. $950/mo. Available June 1st or later (905) 725-9991. NEAR 401/PARK Small 2-bed- room apt. in legal triplex. Large yard, private entrance, $740/in- clusive. Also 1-bedroom Available immediately. 905-668-6700 or 905-721-8009. NEW LARGE 3-bedroom bunga- low, main floor, air conditioned, all utilities included, gas heat,hy- dro, cable, laundry, parking, close to OC/ bus. $1275/first/last. Call -905-441-0724. NEWLY RENOVATED large 3- bdrm, entire main floor of bunga- low. Oshawa. Brand new floors throughout, new windows, stor- age shed, high efficiency furnace, a/c, separate laundry, Avail. July 1st. $1050/mo + utilities. First/last, 1-year lease. Call John (905)576-4229 NEWLY RENOVATED.Whitby downtown large 2 bedroom apt.., above store. New appliances, laundry, skylights, 12ft. ceilings. No-pets. $995/inclusive. Available immeidately, Phil (416)992-3596. NORTH Oshawa - 2 bedroom, June and July lst. 3 bedroom July lst. Clean, family building. Heat, hydro and two appliances includ- ed. Pay cable, parking and laun- dry facilities.(905) 723-2094 OSHAWA Park/Adelaide (230 Nipigon St) 1, 2 & 3 Bedrooms Well maintained building.Near all amenities.From only $835/month + hydro. (905)723-0977 OSHAWA - Clean, new building, 2-bedrooms $840, avail July & August; Appliances, parking & utilities included.905-438-9715. OSHAWA - 1 bedroom basement apt. Clean, bright & spacious & quiet. Suitable for 1 person. No smoking or pets. $675 all inclu- sive. Available July 1st. 905-725- 7833. OSHAWA - 2 and 3 bedroom apartment for rent in bungalow. Available immediately. No pets. $875 and $l,175 inclusive. (416) 230-9649 OSHAWA - One bed. apt. Heat & hydro included. Newly painted. Next to St. Georges Church, cor- ner of Albert/Lviv. $750/mo. first/last.905-723-9781. OSHAWA -KING/WILSON,one bedroom plus livingroom, newly renovated basement, appliances, sep. entrance, close to shopping, large parking, available immedi- ately. $650/mo. inclusive. (905)438-1380 OSHAWA APARTMENT 2 bedr- roms, $800/month. 1 bedroom, $680/month. All inclusive. Ajax basement apartment, 2 bed- rooms, $750/month. Separate entrance. All inclusive. No smoking/pets. 905-683-1634 Cell: 905-391-7565. OSHAWA HOSPITAL area, Mary north of Adelaide, 2-bedroom main floor, laundry, parking, $850/mo inclusive. First/last. Call 905-668-8869 Mon-Fri 9-5pm, or 905-579-2350 OSHAWA KING/WILSON Quiet building, near shopping, transpor- tation. Utilities, parking included. 1, 2 & 3-bedroom apts. Available immediately. Call (905)571-4912 until 6:00pm. OSHAWA LARGE CLEAN 2- bedroom apartment. Newly reno- vated in very quiet adult lifestyle building, near all amenities. $775 first/last Available June/July 1st. Local 289-314-3651. 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 SOUTH - Spotless 2- bed. bsmt. apt. $600+hydro extra. in a very quiet adult-lifestyle 5-plex. Suitable for profesional working person/couple. No smokers/pets.. Includes heat, water, 1-parking outside. First/last/references Available June 1st or July 1st. Ravine Rd. 905-728-3634. 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. June/July. Call 905-728- 4966 or 1-866-601-3083 www.apartmentsinontario.com OSHAWA, BOND/SIMCOE,Spa- cious apts lowrise building. 1- bdrm apt $670/mo+ hydro, avail. immediately. Appliances, laun- dry facilities and parking includ- ed. Call 905-434-7931. OSHAWA, KING/SIMCOE - 2 bedrooms freshly painted, laun- dry facilities, 1 parking, $700/month plus hydro, available May or later. Call Val 905-720- 0255. OSHAWA,Mary/Adelaide, 1 bed- room apt. main floor, separate entrance, with private deck. 1 parking, $745 inclusive. No smok- ing.(905)914-3133. 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 June/July. 1-866-601- 3083 or 905-432-6912. www.apartmentsinontario.com OSHAWA,Ritson/Adelaide 1- bedroom main-floor of large 3-storey house. Just renovated w/large deck, walk-out from bright kitchen to big private yard, park- ing, coin laundry. $785/mo-inclu- sive.First/last.905-426-5844. OSHAWA,Ritson/Adelaide. Large 3-bedroom apt in good area. 2 loft-bedrooms and one main floor bedroom, 2 bathrooms, parking, coin laundry, on bus route, suits business profession- als $1150/mo-inclusive. First/last. 905-426-5844 OSHAWA,student rooming house near Durham College - Large rooms, all inclusive, utilities, cable, phone, internet. Available for summer. $400/month. (416)550-2765 OSHAWA, UNDER NEW Man- agement. 1, 2 & 3 bdrms in adult lifestyle bldg. Large units, new windows, security. Near bus, shopping. Avail. June/July. Call 905-723-1009 or 1-866-601- 3083 www.apartmentsinonta- rio.com OSHAWA- 1-bed. $715;2-bed- rooms. Renovated balcony, parking, laundry $795 & $825. . (905)922-6709, 905-429-2036 Whitby 2 bedroom $850 inclusive, laundry, parking 905-430-7868 PICKERING PARKWAY - 3 bed- rooms, 2 baths, 4 appliances, bal- cony, air, parking, close to amenities Available June 1st $l,225/month. Call (905)831- 0259. 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,Brock/Major Oaks, Newly renovated, spacious 2- Bedroom Basement apartment, walkout to big yard, separate en- trance, A/C, cable, parking, no smoking/pets, $925.00 inclusive 905-231-9851 PICKERING,new bachelor apt, separate entrance, open concept, walk-out to backyard. Utilities & parking incl. $650/mo. Avail. im- mediately. No smoking/pets. 905-839-1916 PICKERING, TWIN RIVERS/AL- TONA Rd. area. Newly built basement apartment. Minutes to 401. Parking, Laundry, Side en- trance. No smoking/pets. $850 inclusive. Available June 1st. 905-509-7111. PORT WHITBY 1722/1724 Duffe- rin St. Newly renovated spacious, 2-bedrooms. Available May/June $835/mo. Laundry, parking, walk to GO, 401/Brock St. Near sports arena, shopping.1-800-693-2778 PROFESSIONALLY FINISHED 2 bedroom basement apartment. Ajax. Must see! New subdivision in upscale area. 4 appliances. Parking. Amenities. $950. First/last. References. Available immediately. 905-619-8880/416- 358-3345. SIMCOE ST. N. OSHAWA - Two one bed. apts. available immedia- tel $645+, and August 1st $635/inclusive.. No pets, first/last. Near No Frills, bus at door...(905)668-1946. SOUTH OSHAWA - 1 bdrm. lower duplex. Freshly painted, new carpet, laundry, yard, 1- parking, non-smoker, no pets. $675/mo. inclusive. First/last. Avail.June 1.Call 905-430-6906. 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 TWO BEDROOM apartment available immediately. Clean, nice area, laundry facilities on premises. 1-parking, Park Rd. S./Bloor St. area. Please call 905- 809-0795 between 8-5 p.m .for appointment. 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 - Main floor of house, 3- bedrooms, 4pc. bath, livingroom, diningroom, large kitchen, 5-appliances, $1095/mo. + 1/2 utilities. No pets/smoking. First/last/references. Available June 15th. 905-655-9624 leave message. WHITBY Corral Court. 2-bdrm walkout, patio, kitchen, living- room, 4-pc bath, sep entrance, parking, laundry, $975-inclusive. Avail June 30 view now. No pets. (905)665-0868, 905-665-5578 af- ter 4:00pm WHITBY DOWNTOWN, TWO 1- bedroom apts. $750 & $800, in- cludes hydro, heat, air, 1 parking, laundry facilities. First/last. refer- ences.Call (905)430-8327 WHITBY SOUTH Spacious 1 & 2 bedroom, $760 - $860, laundry, first/last, near Go, Avail June 1st. Daytime viewings Mon- Fri Call Days (905)666-3338, evenings (905)832-2722. WHITBY,bright 3-bdrm mainfloor, 4 appliances, gas f/p, 2-parking & garage, close to schools, shop- ping, $1100/mo + 1/2 utilities. Avail. July 1st. Call Mike days 905-427-4077 ext. 24, even- ings/weekends.905-442-0020. WHITBY,1-bdrm spacious bsmt apt. Gas f/p, 4 appliances, 2-park- ing, $800/mo inclusive. Avail. July 1st. Call Mike days 905-427-4077 ext.24, evenings 905-442-0020. WHITBY, Brock/Hwy 2,Trip lex, very bright 2+1 bdrms, eat-in kitchen, hardwood floors, coin laundry, close to all amenities, minutes to 401/GO. Call Sue (905)441-7799 to view www.speedyrental.com WHITBY,Rossland/Cochrane. Beautiful new 2-bedroom, fire- place, large windows, cable and internet, separate entrance, all utilities. $1125. Available June 1st. Call (416)791-8605. WILLIAM PEAK CO-OP in Pick- ering has 1 and 2 bedroom sen- iors' apartments (including wheel- chair units) at $801 & $908, in- cluding utilities and cable; 3 bed- room townhouse at $1, 057 plus utilities. Call 905-837-2920. www.ucpm.ca. ATTENTION NATURE LOVERS and Cyclists, clean basement apt., separate entrance, $600 in- clusive. Convenient location on Oshawa creek. 4 bus routes in- cluding #1 and Go. Also bedroom in house, shared facilities $375. No pets, no drugs.(905)721-2476 1 + 1 bed. condo in Pickering, incl. parking, locker & utilities. $1150/mo. Call Paul 416-678-9500 IMMACULATE 3-bedroom con- do in Whitby. 2 washrooms, 2 lev- el balcony, very quiet building, $1200 inclusive. Avail. July 1, call John 905-666-4723. WHITBY WATERFRONT,10th floor 2-bdrm condo. Walk to GO station, recreation facilities, in- door parking, no smoking/pets. $1300/mo all inclusive. Avail. June 1st.(905)665-4934 -AA AWESOME OPPORTU- NITY! NO MONEY DOWN. Own your own home from $650/month. $40,000+ family income, Rea- sonable Credit - up to $20,000 cash back. Call Ken Collis, Coldwell Banker 2M Realty Brkr, Serving the public for 32 years. (905)576-5200 or 1-866-576- 5200, kencollis@sympatico.ca 1800 SQ.FT.,3-bedroom, 2-sto- rey house, central Oshawa, Close to all amenities. Quiet, mature neighbourhood, air, deck/private yard, eat-in-kitchen, all applianc- es, 2-parking $1050+utilities. Avail.May1, (905)263-4343 3 BEDROOM MAIN floor, Ajax. New carpet. Freshly painted. Laundry. Parking. $1000+utilities. 2 bedroom base- ment apartment. $900/inclusive. First/last. 905-683-5641. 3 LARGE BEDROOM HOME in Ajax (Salem Rd./401) ready to rent. Huge backyard for those summer barbecues. Close to all amenities. $1375+utilities. Please call 416-433-0695. 5-BEDROOM HOUSE,downtown Oshawa location. 4 vehicle park- ing, laundry, 2 baths, appliances, satellite TV. Available June 1st, $1500 monthly, first/last. (905)686-3283 AJAX SALEM & 401,large bright 4 Bedroom house. 2300sqft. family room, central air, new appliances, freshly painted, double-garage $1,375plus 2/3rds utilities. call 416-568-6382 or 647-271-6660. AJAX SALEM/BAYLY - 3-bed- room main-floor semi-bungalow, new furnace, hardwood, fenced, freshly painted, $1250/inclusive, June 1st. No pets/smoking. First/last/references. 3-car Park- ing & laundry. 905-686-6773. www.privateexchange.com AJAX, 3 BEDROOM townhouse, yard and parking. Near park, school and shopping. One month free. $850 plus utilities. (905) 683-6203 Courtice/Solina/Bloor country living, clean 3 bedroom bunga- low, garage, fridge,stove, $1150 plus. Avail July. Condolyn Man- agement. 905 428-9766. FOR RENT, 3 bedroom bungalow in Pickering. Huge lot. Seconds to Brock Rd. , 401, shopping and transit. Available June 10. First/last. $1250+utilities. 905- 903-3235. HOME FOR RENT at Oshawa/Whitby border. 3-bdrm, near O/C, GO station, on bus route. Newly refinished, laundry, appliances, spacious backyard to ravine, $1100+utilities. Immedi- ate.(905)259-3113 NORTH OSHAWA Semi de- tached house near Durham col- lege, 3+1 bedrooms, all applianc- es, $1300+utilities. Available Im- mediately.905-435-3710 OSHAWA 3-bdrm bungalow, near OC, hardwood throughout, nicely decorated. $1300+ utilities. First/last. No smoking. Available June 1st. Call 905-728-2826 after 4 p.m. OSHAWA-2 bedroom, Century Home, main floor, bungalow style. Parking, back yard, no smoking/pets. $900 (includes gas and water). (905)436-2530 LM OSHAWA-Harmony/Adelaide 3 bedroom semi backs on ravine, quiet street, garage, fenced yard, finished basement, appliances, $1200 plus avail. now Condolyn Management 905 428-9766. PICKERING - 3-LEVELS OF 5 LEVEL HOUSE for rent. 2-car parking+garage, carble included $1250.+60%util. Flexible occu- pancy. No smoking/pets. First/last/references. 905-420- 8858. PICKERING Completely renovat- ed 3+2 bedrooms, 2 full bath- rooms, fin. basement, w/separate entrance. 5 appliances, c/a, large fenced yard, large parking. Avail. immediately. $1399+. First/last. 416-487-6319. PICKERING Completely renovat- ed 3+2 bedrooms, 2 full bath- rooms, fin. basement, w/separate entrance. 5 appliances, c/a, large fenced yard, large parking. Avail. immediately. $1399+. First/last. 416-487-6319. RENT TO OWN, extensively renovated, 3+1 bedroom, 3 wash- room home in Oshawa. Near amenities and Oshawa Centre. Stop paying your landlord's mort- gage! Call (416)722-4709. RITSON/BLOOR 3+1 bedroom bungalow, 2 bathrooms, finished basement, a/c, big backyard, close to 401/elementary/Catholic secondary school, no smok- ing/pets $1250+hydro/gas. First/last. Avail. July 1st. (905)576-9016 ABSOLUTELY beautiful brand new 3 +1 bedroom townhome .Located in Oshawa close to schools and 401. 5 appliances. $1350 + utilities. Available June 1st.Please Call 905-576-5253 HILLCREST HEIGHTS Commu- nity Living in Oshawa now has units Avail. immed., parking incl. Please call 905-576-9299. OSHAWA SOUTH 3-bedroom townhouse, close to schools, shopping. $975/month plus utilities. First/last. 905-579-9956. PICKERING IMMACULATE 3 bedroom townhouse, 2.5 bath- rooms, kitchen, living, dining, den, fireplace, garage. No smok- ing/pets. Available July 1st. $1300 plus utilities. Call Grace (905)428-8740 PRINGLE CREEK CO-OP,95 Crawforth St., Unit 85 Whitby, (905)666-2008 is accepting appli- cations for 3 & 4 bedroom units, avail. July/Aug. Subject to mem- bership policy approval. Applica- tions available at Community Centre Unit 85, 10am-4pm.- Mon.-Thurs., (on Friday, Sat. & Sun pick-up points are posted on Community Centre's door be- tween, 10am-7pm). Whitby/Brooklin To wnhouse 3 bedroom w/garage, 1400+ sq ft, $1395 + utilities call 905-862- 0558 AJAX SOUTH.Master suite in family home. Private 4 piece bath/mini kitchen. 1km from lake. Min. to GO, amenities. $560/ month includes cable. Immediate- ly. suitable for clean/ employed. Smaller room $450. Share bath- room.905-686-5668 AN EXCEPTIONAL, FULLY fur- nished, large bed-sitting room in an executive home in North Oshawa (Simcoe & Rossland). 27" TV, Cable, Queen size bed, sofa etc. Share large, fully equipped kitchen, bathrooms and laundry. Parking. Bus stop at door. No smoking/pets. Don't miss it. 905-440-4569. BROCK/401, PICKERING,room available in new townhouse. $500/month, utilities & laundry in- cluded. Male preferred. Available immediately. First/last. No smok- ing. Call 416-455-1743, 905-839- 9432 PICKERING Brock/Finch, newly renovated, suit single male, mi- crowave, fridge, laundry. Smok- ing, utilities and cable included. Beside bus stop, parking, avail. immediately, reasonable. (905) 686-4975. PICKERING, LIVERPOOL RD. S., 1 basement unfurnished room, share kitchen & bath, older mature gentleman preferred. Clean, quiet home, air condition- ing, fire safe. No pets/smoking $400 first/last (905)839-7055 3 ROOMS AVAILABLE near Oshawa Centre. Share very large house with 3 others, ages 20-30. Free laundry. $400-$450/room in- clusive.First/last.905-718-5753. A FURNISHED ROOM -Full use of house, laundry, parking, non-smoker. South Oshawa, $410/month includes utilities, first/last. Dave 905-391-7435 AJAX - in luxurious condo, pri- vate bedroom and bathroom, share living, kitchen and laundry, no smoking female preferred. parking included. $550. per mo. (905) 686-6524. CHRISTIAN LADY will share her lakefront home with same in ex- change for housekeeping 2 - 3 days, 20 minutes from Peterbo- rough. Extra large room, use of large home and all facilities. 2/3 acre, canoe, paddle boat, 52" T.V.(705)657-2525 SHARE 3-bdrms,1-1/2 baths, To wnhome, North Oshawa, room furnished/unfurnished. $600/mo, includes laundry, kitchen fa- cilities, cable & parking. Single working male preferred. No dogs. Call after 6.p.m.(905)260-4958 WHITBY -Garden/Dundas. 2 rooms available in townhouse, parking, laundry. Share all fa- cilities. Non-smokers, no pets. $475/mo.inclusive. First/last. 519-894-1843, 519-241-9586 or 1-877-893-2963. FLORIDA accommodations. 5 star location 2 bedrooms, Call Jeanne 416-222-6233 CLEARWATER FLORIDA, 3- bedroom furnished, aircondi- tioned, manufactured homes. 85º pool, 104º hottub. Near beach- es/major attractions. Children welcome, $350/wk (less than motel). Photos shown in your home.(905)683-5503 WATERFRONT COTTAGE for rent, 3-bedrooms, sandy shore- line, great swimming & fishing. Baptiste Lake, Bancroft. Close to town. $1000/week. For more info call (905)720-2307 1995 JAYCO JAY Tr ailer. 12 ft., king and queen beds plus con- vertible beds, 3 burner stove, fur- nace, ice box, dual propane tanks, awning. Well maintained. $5400. 905-839-0625. 2002 23 FT.Fleetwood Prowler Lynx Ultra-Lite, immaculate con- dition, air, heat, microwave/ov- en,CD player, sleeps 8, $14,500. Call 905-655-4076. 2002 COLEMAN 10' tent trailer, like new, sleeps 7, fridge, pro- pane stove, transferable warranty $7,900. 12' ALUMINUM BOAT w/9.9 HP motor $1,200. (905)434-9808 BALSAM LAKE Fenelon Falls Tr ailers for Sale on Sites, Housekeeping Cottages for rent. Seasonal boat slips for rent. 1-877-887-2550 www.sandybeachtrailercourt.com JAYCO 10 TENT TRAILER (1996) Excellent Condition. $5500 O.B.O.Call 905-438-0969 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 21 FT. Baretta Cuddy Cabin,4.3 V6, marina serviced, 2nd owner, $9800.(905)985-2373 CANOES AND KAYAKS OUTLET, GRAND OPENING SALE New and used canoes and kayaks from $399. May 19th - 22nd. Beside the famous Kirby Burger (Hwy. 115/35). 416-473- 0589. WALLEYE SEASON MAY 13TTH!!!! FISHING BOAT - 14' fibreglass hull, back side bench & 2 middle sets, wired for lights & live well 20 hp. Evinrude, North- trail trailer, tongue jade. Boat runs well & in great shape. Boat is now in the water. $2000. 705-328- 0402 after 6 p.m. A US ENTRY WAIVER or Crimi- nal Record Pardon App. Gone In 60 Seconds. www.canadianpar- dons.ca 1-800-298-5520 SINCERE SINGLES,specializing in long-term relationships since 1992. Toll free 1-866-719-9116 www.sinceresingles.ca - 1/2 price special LOVING DAYCARE available, Westney/Rossland. ECE, af- fordable rates, flexible hours. Full or part-time. Transportation available to near-by schools, daily activities. Lunch, snacks, non- smoker, more! Call (905)426- 3964 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 AJAX RESIDENT REQUIRES part-time caregiver for elderly gentleman. Must drive. 416-402- 3596. CURVES AJAX part-time ener- getic, outgoing individual who likes to have fun. Training provid- ed. Resumes accepted 475 Westney Rd.N. Unit 13. PSYCHIC readings by Bonnie, at House of Amber (Hampton Ont.) (905)263-8205 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 and Gift Certificates available. (905)665-3222. ARABIAN STALLION,6 year old, purebred registered $6000 obo. Arabian Mare with a 2 year old filly.Call 905-576-7383. $NEED CASH INSTANTLY$ WE BUY YOUR GOLD RIN- GLEADER FINE JEWELLERS 145 Kingston Rd., Ajax (McDonald's Plaza) 905-426- 7464, $BUY $SELL $REPAIR$ *SWIMMING POOLS* Above ground pool kits, inground liners, and major accessories. Do it yourself or installation quoted. Free delivery in Durham. (905)429-7661 +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. 18-FT ABOVE GROUND POOL, round, excellent condition, all ac- cessories incl. $975. Call (905)432-1162 3 PC. WOODEN bedroom suite, excellent condition, $950. (905)576-6040 Ask for Eric 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. 647- 271-5483 A King orthopedic pillowtop mat- tress set. New in plastic, cost $1600. Sacrifice $550. 647-271- 5483.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. AMERICAN EAGLE RACING rims, 15 inch. Almost new, only driven one summer. Come with Hercules tires (P205/65R15), asking $600, paid $800. 905-697- 9312 BEDROOM SET,cherrywood, bed, chest, dresser, mirror, 2 night stands. Dovetail construc- tion, never opened. Cost $8,000 Sacrifice $1,900.647-271-5483 ANTIQUE BEDROOM SET rare, Sklar-Peplar, incl 5-pcs, solid oak, dove-tailed const., burled detail. Asking bargain price $2500. mint condition. (905)665- 6357 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. 647-271- 5483.Will deliver 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 HAY FOR SALE - small square bales, 1st and 2nd cut..905-655- 3551. 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 DINING TENT 12x12 octagonal shape, privacy & screen curtain, green $275, 93 CAVALIER, good shape, best offer. Call 905-728- 0642 DOWNSIZING SALE,5pc dinette suite, glass top, mosaic coloured arm chairs. 3 pc kitchen set, white top, chairs are shaded blue. Curio cabinet, taupe colour, an- tique gold leaf design around out- side of cabinet. Call after 6pm. (905)725-8526 DOWNSIZING,need to sell, Wicker Furniture, honey coloured, sofa, love seat, rocker, large chair, 2 coffee tables, fern stand, cushions included, asking $950. (905)668-7122 HOME OFFICE COMPUTER work station, sand maple, $75. Call (905)428-8217 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/SPA 2006 model, all options, cover, never used, still in wrapper, cost $8,900, sell $5,000. 647-271-5483 HOT TUB/SPA 6 person, 8 ft. 2X5 HP horsepower motor. 50 jets. Balboa pp ozonator, 2005 model. $12000 retail, asking $5900. 905-428-6976. KING BED, 4 Poster, dark wood (New) $1000. King Mattress & Boxspring, $600 OBO. BBQ, stainless steel, large, $400 OBO. Tr eadmill $850, OBO. (905)576- 0023 (Oshawa) LARGE CAMPER slide in style for p.u. truck. $300. 905-576- 7383. MOTHER'S LITTLE HELPER, new/ gently used baby items at bargain prices! We pay cash & come to you. 420 Green St., Unit 1 Whitby.(905)442-3105 MOVING SALE - bbq grill stain- less-steel $150; air hockey table $150; family-size rotisserie grill $100; patio table, 6 chairs $50; Sony 36" hi-definition XBR TV, Sony home theatre; Much more. (905)683-3171 MOVING SALE -household con- tents, diningroom, familyroom, liv- ingroom furniture, Indian carpets, garage sale items..good bar- gains.(905)686-0645 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, May 17, 2006, PAGE B7 A/Pwww.durhamregion.com SAFETY RECALL ELEGANT ORTHO HEATED SEAT CUSHION Elegant USA is recalling the Ortho Heated Seat Cushion (Canadian Tire product number 32-1425) due to a potential safety concern. It has been determined that a number of units may have a manufacturing defect that can lead to overheating, causing the seat cushion to smoke. To date, there have been 28 reported safety incidents in which the unit overheated, as well as two incidents of injury as a result of this defect. Elegant USA is asking customers to discontinue the use of this product immediately and to return the product to Canadian Tire for a refund. How the unit can be identifi ed: • Affected units were sold on or after December 1, 2005 and are the Ortho brand only. Seat cushions purchased prior to this date are not affected. • The Ortho Heated Seat Cushion has a waffl e design in the centre of the cushion and a unique remote control. • It also features a tag that identifi es Elegant USA as the manufacturer. • The cushion is powered by a 12V cigarette adapter only. Call 1-800-883-9919 for more information OE06-0096Carrier of The Week If you did not receive your News Advertiser/flyers OR you are interested in a paper route call Circulation at (905) 683-5117. Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9 - 7:30 Sat. 9 - 4:30, Sun. 10 - 1 Remember, all inserts, including those on glossy paper, can be recycled with the rest of your newspaper through your blue box Recycling program. For information on delivering your advertising flyers, call DUNCAN FLETCHER at 683-5110. IN TODAY’S News Advertiser ADVERTISING FLYERS * Delivered to selected households only Ajax 10 Cinemas 248 Kingston Rd. East Ajax and Pickering locations Zachary & Lucas Wednesday’s carrier’s of the week are Zachary and Lucas. They enjoy watching TV and video games. They will receive a dinner, pizza and movie voucher compliments of McDonald’s, Boston Pizza and Cineplex Odeon. Congratulations Zachary & Lucas for being our Carrier’s of the Week. Wednesday, May 17, 2006 News Advertiser * Color Your World Pick. * East Side Mario’s Ajax/Pick. * Formula Ford Ajax/Pick. * Joe Dickson Golf Tournament Pick. * News Advertiser Flyer Pick. * Partsource Ajax/Pick. Real Estate Ajax/Pick. * Royal Bank Ajax/Pick. * Sheridan Nurseries Ajax * Sohail Bharde-Century 21 Pick. * Sport Chek Ajax/Pick. * Sport Mart Ajax/Pick. * The Bay Ajax/Pick. * The Shoe Company Ajax/Pick. Wheels Ajax/Pick. * XS Cargo Ajax/Pick. * Zellers Ajax/Pick. Yo ur Carrier will be around to collect an optional delivery charge of $ 6.00 between May 10-May 14, 2006 CORRECTION NOTICE We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused our valued customers and thank you for your patience. The Exorcism of Emily Rose (DVD) M2106809/ M2107136. On pg. 7 of our May 12 flyer, we state that this product comes with a coupon for the movie The Da Vinci Code. In fact, it does not. PA GE B8 ◆ NEWS ADVERTISER ◆ MAY 17, 2006A/P AJAX — It’s a whole new world for the Ajax Film Circuit. ‘The New World’, a film by Terrence Mallick, is playing tonight (Wednes- day) at 7 p.m. at the Ajax Cineplex Odeon theatres. The film depicts the conflict be- tween the newly arrived Europeans and Native Americans over the set- tlement of Jamestown, Virginia. Set in 1607, the tale centres around the famous love story between Poca- hontas and John Smith, played by Colin Farrell. The film is rated PG13 due to some graphic battle scenes. Tickets are $7.50 at the door. Pass- es for next season, which begins in September, will be available at the May show for $48. For more information, call 905- 995-9127. It’s a New World for the Ajax Film Circuit The bard is back in Ajax and Pickering this summer By Christy Chase Staff Editor DURHAM — Happy birthday, William Shakespeare. Driftwood Theatre Group, the Dur- ham-based troupe which brings the bard to parks throughout southern Ontario each summer, celebrated Shakespeare’s 442nd birthday recently by launching its new website and announcing its sum- mer schedule. Driftwood is presenting two produc- tions in a season that stretches from July 14 to Aug. 20. The first is Shakespeare’s The Winter’s Tale, the story of a 16-year journey of redemption and forgiveness, mixed with comedy, love and magic. One of Shakespeare’s later works, the play is considered one of his “romances,” explained artistic director and founder Jeremy Smith. “Near the end of his career, Shake- speare’s writing was working at a level which went beyond the traditional for- mat of tragedies and comedies,” he said. “His later plays (commonly acknowl- edged as the ‘romances) explore the human condition on such a profound level and with such creative flair, that it is impossible to ignore them.” The Winter’s Tale tells the story of Leontes, king of Sicily, whose jealousy leads to the death of his wife and son. The second play is last year’s hit, The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged), by Adam Long, Daniel Sing- er and Jess Winfield. The play is a hilari- ous, condensed look at the bard’s works. Last summer’s presentation broke all of Driftwood’s attendance records, result- ing in the highest-grossing season in the company’s 11-year history. This play will be presented once in Durham this summer but four times elsewhere in southern Ontario. Reprising their roles in The Complete Works are Steven Burley, a Driftwood original, Christopher Darroch, two sea- son with Driftwood and Peter Nicol, six seasons with Driftwood. Opening night will take the form of a new, fundraising event at Parkwood Estate in Oshawa on July 19. This event, by ticket only, offers a chance of a “picnic under the stars” in front of the stage or a meal at the Parkwood Tea House ca- tered by King’s Court Catering. This will be followed by the performance of The Winter’s Tale and a chance to meet the actors at a reception. The schedule for The Winter’s Tale in Durham beyond opening night includes: July 26 -- Esplanade Park, Pickering, 7:30 p.m.; July 27 -- Greenwood Community Centre, Greenwood, 7:30 p.m.; Aug. 2 -- Rotary Park, Ajax, 7:30 p.m. The Complete Works will be presented Aug. 19 at 7:30 p.m. at Trafalgar Castle in Whitby. Other than opening night, admission is pay-what-you-can, with a suggestion of $15 per person. For more information on the season, locations and opening night tickets, call 905-576-2396 or visit www.driftwoodtheatre.com. BUDGET HOME IMPROVEMENTS BATHROOMS, KITCHENS, COUNTER TOPS (READY IN 4 DAYS). RECROOMS, PLUMBING, HOME OFFICES Mario (905)619-4663Cell 416-275-0034 MOVING SALE! 2005 Kenmore white, 14.4 cubit foot refrigerator, self-defrost, top freezer and 24" flattop stove, self-clean oven, both like new. Pair price $750. White jug and basin for wash stand, $25.00. 8 place setting, Royal Doulton dinnerware (Kath- leen Romance collection) $385. Various collector plates $25.00 each. Call after 6pm, 905-619- 8847. 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 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 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. 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Warranty available. 905-925- 2205, (905)987-2205 1999 PONTIAC SUNFIRE, Red, 2 door, 5spd standard, 4cyl, 2.2L. Good condition. Asking $3350. (905)706-9965 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 HYUNDAI TIBURON,5 speed manual, blue, fully loaded, sunroof, new parts and tires. Mp3/cd, leather interior. $6,500. certified.(905)259-0796. 2000 PURPLE NEON- Auto, 4 dr, Air, CD changer $4,500 Call (905) 426-0675 2001 GREY DODGE CARAVAN – Power Pkg, Air, Remote Starter $11,000 Call (905) 426-0675 FIRST 2 MONTHS FREE!!2004 VW Jetta, silver, gas turbo, load- ed, T-bar, take over 2 yr. lease payment. Call 905-985-0025 or 416-451-2505 $$$$$ JOHNNY JUNKER Tops all cash for good cars and trucks or free removal for scrap cars and trucks. Speedy service. (905)655-4609 or (416)286-6156. ! 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 1992 SILVERADO,extended cab, cap, excellent mechanical condition, 177,000kms., $4500 OBO. 2000 4 wheel drive Jimmy SLE, 4 door, 122,00kms, excel- lent condition. $8500. call (905)665-7565. 1ST MONTH FREE - 2006 FORD F150, 4X4, 5.4L, super crew, black, loaded, tow package, ton- neau cover. Take over low lease payments. Call 905-985-0025 or 416-451-2505. 1988 FORD CUBE VAN,many new parts, $2000 obo. as is. Call 905-723-7752. 1992 JEEP CHEROKEE,luxuri- ous Briarwood edition, fully load- ed with working air conditioning, cream leather interior, 320k, runs & drives great, needs some TLC. $700.Call 905-404-0502 2003 MONTANA VISION,ex- tended, 64,000 kms, safety and e-tested. Save the gst. (905)434- 5954 7.3L TURBO DIESEL,1998 FORD E-350 CUBE VAN, 14' heated box, well-maintained, new rad, new starter, 312k, certified & e-tested $9,500. Call Tom (905)579-3760 or (905)431-9545. 2000 YAMAHA V-STAR,650 Classic, windshield, bags, floor boards, 5,400 kms, $6,500. ALSO 2002 Yamaha V-Star, 1100 Classic, 4,800 kms, $8,900. Both black w/alarm & covers, garage kept, mint, no GST. Call (905)668-4688 2003 HONDA XR80 DIRT BIKE, with helmet and pants. Mint con- dition. $1800 obo. Call 905-432- 2998. S H A Y N A New to Whitby Sexy, curvaceous and all natural Discreet and Independent (416)880-6433 Asian Girls Best Service Best Price Best Quality Girls 19+, Singapore, Chinese, Japanese, Korean and more 24hrs, Out Calls only 905-260-1238 416-833-3123 Durham's Classiest Ladies Little Darlings 905-426-0023 www.littledarlings. rare-escort.com 100% discretion assured always accepting new faces top $$$$ ERICA New to Durham Escape & relax with me Brunette Beauty 416-827-0070 9 a.m. - 4 p.m - M - F. Oriental Sexy 905-619-9945 (Central Ajax) 905-429-2420 (N. 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One room or whole house 37 years experience Ajax & Surrounding Area For free estimate call Scott c-647-896-2406 TMS PAINTING & DECOR Interior & Exterior European Workmanship Fast, clean, reliable service (905)428-0081 CROSS MOVERS Dependable & Reliable Good Rates 24-hour Service Licenced/Insured (416)423-0239 (905)683-5342 ELITE MOVING $40/hr., 2-movers+Truck, Excellent Service, Short notice. Insured. Reliable, Experienced, Punctual. 416-560-2723 905-841-4723 www.elitemoving.net SUPREME HOUSECLEANING BY LAURIE I work alone. 21 yrs. in business. I do everything AND I also bring my own cleaners. Weekly, Bi-Weekly & some Sat.'s (905) 426-3711 • Lawn Cutting • Spring Clean Up • Sodding/Landscaping • Seniors Discount • Gardening 416-410-9942 Arctic Lawn Landscaping Flagstone porches, patios and walkway's interlocking stone retaining walls garden design Sod repairs. Call (905)999-5465 NEED AUTO INSURANCE?No matter your record you're quali- fied. Better rates for every driver guaranteed. 416-840-4023. Please read your classified ad on the first day of publication as we cannot be responsible for more than one insertion in the event of an error. NO TIME TO TALK Why not Fax us your ad! Yo u can use your fax machine to send us your advertisement. Please allow time for us to confirm your ad copy and price prior to deadline. One of our customer service representatives will call you. Please remem- ber to leave your company name, address, phone number and contact name. ☎☎☎☎☎ Fax NEWS ADVERTISER 905-579-4218 Place your ad at 905-683-0707 PISTRITTO, Maria (Owner of Pistritto Farms, Pick- ering) Unexpectedly passed away on Monday, May 15th to join her husband Vincenzo. She was the loving mother of Concetto, Mario, Paolo, Enrico and their wives, grandchildren and great grandchil- dren. She will be sadly missed by her siblings Ma- rio, Paolo, Salvatore and Santina. Friends and family may call at THE SIMPLE ALTERNATIVE FUNERAL CENTRE, 1057 Brock Road, Pickering (south of 401) 905-686-5589 from 4 pm until 9 pm Wednesday May 17, 2006 and 10 am until 12 noon on Thursday, May 18th, 2006. A Funeral Mass will follow at 1 pm at St. Isaac Joques Church, 1148 Finch Avenue, Pickering. Interment Duffin Mead- ows Cemetery. PA RSONS, May "Frances" Suddenly, in her 79th year at Ajax Pickering Hospital on May 11, 2006. Loving mother of Marge (Wayne) Armstrong, Deb- bie (Ron) Wilmot, Susie (Rick) Degrace, Cindy (Mike) Miller, Sandra (Jag) Boodhram, Carol (Hen- ry) Maillet, and Randy (Andrea) Parsons. She will be sadly missed by her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Beloved wife of the late Stan- ley Parsons. The family will receive friends at the MCEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax (Pickering Village) 905-428-8488 from 12-1:00 p.m. on Monday, May 22, 2006. Memorial service will follow at 1:00 pm in the chapel. Dona- tions may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foun- dation. SPENCER, Norah.Peacefully in her 100th year at Ajax Pickering Hospital, on Friday, May 12th, 2006. Beloved wife of the late Bill. Cherished mother of Sandy (David) Matthews and John (Barbara) Spencer. Gran will be sadly missed by Brent, Chris, Robin, and Melissa, and her 10 great-grand- children, and 1 great-great-grandson. The family will receive friends at the MCEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax (Pickering Vil- lage) 905-428-8488 for a memorial service on Thursday, May 18, 2006 at 3 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Arthritis Society or the Ajax-Pickering Hospital. GUERIN, Carol Diane – Peacefully and suddenly at her home on Sunday May 13, 2006 at the age of 61. Wife and the sparkle in loving husband Peter's eyes. Mother of David, Mike, and Paul Ritchie. Step-mother of Carolyn, Tina, Kathryn and Kim. Loving grand-mother of Sam, Kyra, Joshua, Myles, Ben, Nathaniel and Sean. She leaves behind Daughters-in-law Michelle, Cathy, Danielle and Sons-in-law Steve, Tom and Derik. She will be sadly missed by the lives that she touched. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Wal-Mart is your Canadian baby destination with a complete selection of Heinz baby food and cereals, all proudly made in Canada for over 70 years. Heinz baby food is available in a large assortment of varieties for beginners to toddlers. Find them at your closest Wal-Mart at our Everyday Low Prices. Product selection may vary by store. Prices effective May 18 - May 26 or while quantities last. Tremonti Play Yard • Mobile features 4 melodies, soothing sounds and rotating toys • Half bassinette and changer • Gentle vibration to soothe infant • Parent assist tray, roll down shade and toy bag • Easy set up • Folds compactly into carry case. #2673127. 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Tremonti Designer 22 Infant Car Seat • Rear facing for infants 5 to 22 lbs. • Padded hip and head roll • 5 point harness with 4 harness heights and 3 buckle positions • Adjustable stay in car base • Can be used with Tremonti stroller and tandem (2673134 & 2673141) as travel system. #2673162. 9997 EACH EVERY DAY! 2297 EACH EVERY DAY! 13 93 EACH EVERY DAY! 12 97 EACH EVERY DAY! 367 EACH EVERY DAY! 947 EACH EVERY DAY! 2797 EACH EVERY DAY! 22997 EACH WAS 249.97 7997 EACH WAS 89.97 2/$2 WAS 1.17 EACH 2/$5 WAS 2.79 EACH 847 EACH WAS 9.47 7997 EACH WAS 89.97 baby week PA GE B9 ◆ NEWS ADVERTISER ◆ May 17, 2006 A/P PA GE B10 ◆ NEWS ADVERTISER ◆ MAY 17, 2006A/P By Blake Wolfe Special to the News Advertiser DURHAM — Ten Durham Region students re- cently got the chance to not only record their own music, but to receive advice on their songs from some of Canada’s top music industry profession- als. The 10 Durham participants, in addition to one student from British Columbia and one from Stouffville, were sent to the Metalworks Institute in Toronto last month by the School Alliance of Student Songwriters (SASS). The 12 students, all members of SASS clubs in southern Ontario and B.C., were the first group of students in the club to have this free opportunity to record at Metalworks Studio, where many high-profile Canadian art- ists, ranging from Anne Murray to Sum 41, have recorded albums since 1978. “This will be the biggest studio experience for these kids,” said Artemis Chartier, founder of SASS. “They came to the studio every morning and they were taught by the best.” The students worked with such names as Stan Meissner, president of the Songwriters Associa- tion of Canada, Justin Gray of the Creative Collec- tive, and recording artists Damhnait Doyle and Haydain Neale. The students, working in groups of three with guidance from the four mentors, produced 12 songs over the four days they spent at Metalworks, starting from the ground up. “They went from having nothing to a com- pletely recorded song in eight hours,” Chartier said, adding that many of the participants had never written in groups or under the pressure of a recording deadline. The four mentors chose one song out of the 12 to make a radio-quality recording of. The song, titled Sleepwalking, was written by Sarah Nadeau, of Queen Elizabeth Public School in Oshawa, B.C. SASS participant Sonny Parmar, and Stouffville resident Braedon Quarles. Sarah was also se- lected by the other students to take on the role of lead vocalist for her song. “It was good that our song was chosen,” Nadeau said, “but to get to sing it was awesome.” Describing the Metalworks recording experi- ence as “the most amazing time of my life,” Sarah was impressed with both the guidance and posi- tive attitude provided by the four mentors. “They stood as a group,” she said, “and they’d stay there to guide us and tell us if it sounded good.” Sarah, who worked mostly with Damhnait Doyle and Meissner, described the two as outgo- ing and people she felt comfortable around. Sarah, who joined SASS two years ago while in the seventh grade, participated in the club’s Songs Contest at the Hummingbird Centre last March. Placing first in the elementary school category, she secured a spot for her song Walk Away on the We Are SASS compilation CD, alongside nine other finalists. Despite the honour, Sarah explained that the emphasis of the club is on cooperation and not competition. “It’s an environment where you feel comfort- able and get to learn what everyone does musical- ly,” she said. “It’s unlike any other extracurricular activity.” The focus on collaboration is also one of the goals Chartier had in mind when forming the club. “We teach them how to be a gifted songwriter and be nice about it,” she said. “There’s enough gifted jerks in the world.” Chartier, a teacher at Donald A. Wilson Second- ary School in Whitby, founded SASS in 2003 with Dale Russell, former guitarist for The Guess Who, to promote music and songwriting to high school students. There are SASS clubs in 50 schools across Canada, led by elementary and high school teachers after class. “(The arts) keeps kids in school and in life,” she said. “The emphasis of SASS is on keeping kids engaged.” Students get in some studio time, receive help from professionals Merle Robillard (left), Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photos Cool girls and tough guys DURHAM — At left, Pine Ridge Secondary School students, from left, Beck West, Tiffany Malvo, Emma Borg, Melanie McGregor and Lauren Sears, rehearse a scene from the musical ‘Leader of the Pack’. The students are performing the play from June 1 to 4. Meanwhile, Carruthers Creek Public School recently presented its play, ‘Much Too Much Music’, a parody of music award shows. Dan Willett, at front, leads the Greasers, along with other cast members, from left, Ramario White, Garett Blanchard, Spencer Davis-Lewis, Jeff Bray and Dennis Wells in a spoof of the movie ‘Grease’.