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A new French public elementary and high school is coming to Pickering, fol- lowing a recent ministry of education announcement providing $70 million in capital funds to the Conseil scolaire de district du Centre-Sud-Ouest (CS- DCSO), Durham’s French public school board. The money is to be used over four years to replace and build schools in areas where they’re lacking for Fran- cophones. “The community of Durham is re- ally ecstatic... they’re looking forward to seeing the first stone being lifted,” said Sylvie Landry, the French pub- lic school board trustee representing Durham, Haliburton, Northumberland, Peterborough and Victoria regions. “The parents are asking me when the school is going to be open,” she said re- ferring to the high school. “And they’re happy, very happy, they’ve been work- ing on it eight years, nine years.” Ms. Landry said about $18.6 million of the board’s funding will support the two Pickering schools. Over the next few years, the CSDCSO will be under- going the process of gathering land, seeking municipal approval and even- tually constructing. Currently, the board only has one location in Durham, École publique élémentaire Antonine Maillet, an el- ementary school in Oshawa built in 1997. Ms. Landry said the community has been working since 1998 to get an- other elementary school. “Half a million people and there’s only one elementary school,” she said. The closest high school for Durham students is in Toronto at Leslie Street and York Mills Road. “I was ecstatic,” said Ms. Landry. “I was very happy, I thought finally the kids don’t have to go to Toronto.” Every year the system loses more stu- dents because of the travel involved in getting a French secondary education, she said. “Some kids now do it and spend over SHOWING THEIR PRIDE Jenn Sunnerton/ News Advertiser photo VIMY RIDGE — Smiling students from Durham Region, including Marcus Sookdeo and Shannon Cox from Central Collegiate in Oshawa, took part in the 90th anniver- sary celebration of Canada’s most important First World War battle on the site of the Vimy Ridge memorial in France. Students from Ajax and Pickering made the trip. For story and photos, see page A8 and visit our special Vimy Ridge section online at durhamregion.com. Councillors spent less on technological devices in 2006 By Kristen Calis k calis@durhamregion.com PICKERING — Pickering councillors spent the lowest amount on informa- tion technology-related expenses in 2006 over the past six years. In a recent report to Pickering City Council, councillors’ 2006 spending habits were made public. The hard- ware, software, peripheral devices and telecommunications equipment or- dered by councillors went over budget for a couple of years, but overall stayed within their limit last year. The report shows what councillors and the mayor ordered over two terms, from January 2001 to December 2006. Items include everything from laptops to routers. Councillors have $10,000 to spend on information technology in a three-year term (out of the capital budget, and mostly funded by property taxes) and $10,000 on other expenditures each year, which comes from the operating budget. Replacements are funded by a general budget for the corporation, usually the IT budget. The total bud- get for IT-related expenses for council is $20,000 per year. In 2006, the cu- mulative IT orders by council totalled $4,485.04 (including replacements). The total was $272.12 excluding re- placements. Gil Paterson, the City’s director of corporate services and treasurer, ex- plained that the money spent on hard- ware is recorded in each year’s budget. Councillors can spend the remaining amount during the rest of the term. “We usually try to keep under bud- get overall,” he said. “Sometimes un- usual things happen; then the City has to go over budget.” In 2002, for example, computer and technology expenses altogether were $28,300.03, and in 2003 they were $21,732.35, including replacements. In both cases, it was mostly for new equipment. Former Ward 1 Regional Councillor Maurice Brenner spent the most: $26,985.60 in the term from 2001 to 2003, all on new equipment. Big ex- penses included: a desktop PC in 2001 for $2,039.07; a laptop for $4,394.50 and a home PC for $5,435.68 in 2003. He stayed within budget during his last term from 2004 to 2006, spending $7,000.97, plus some replacements. Former Ward 2 Regional Councillor Mark Holland is the only other to have gone over budget, spending $13,729.60 from 2001 to 2003, excluding replace- ments. Former Mayor Wayne Arthurs spent $5,945.88 from 2001 to 2003, mostly on a laptop. Mr. Paterson explained that many times, if councillors go over the limit, it’s due to “broken, stolen or damaged equipment.” “They encountered a lot of unfore- seen difficulties that lead to expen- ditures having to be undertaken,” he Technology costs add up at Pickering council ✦ See Location, Page A2 ✦ See Mayor, Page A4 [ Briefly ] Volunteer spots open on board DURHAM — The Women’s Multicultural Resource and Counsel- ling Centre of Durham is accepting resumes for new board of direc- tors’ members. The WMRCC provides coun- selling and supportive services to women, youth and children from diverse cultural, racial and religious backgrounds. Feminism, anti-op- pression and social justice are the centre’s core values. Board members serve a two- year term and are expected to serve on a committee, attend board development training and attend the monthly board meetings. New board members take part in an orientation and training program. The WMRCC is looking for someone who has leadership skills and an understanding of violence against women and children, and issues affecting immigrant and mul- ticultural women. If you are interested call 905- 427-7849. Fax your resume to 905- 427-9299. For more information about the WMRCC, visit its website at www.wmrccdurham.com [ What’s On ] Big bucks up for grabs DURHAM — Shoot a hole-in- one and walk away with cash. It’s as simple as that at the Hole in Won Golf Challenge hosted by the Durham Community Foundation. Qualifying golfers get a chance to earn $500,000 at an end of the day shoot-out. The registration fee of $400 per golfer includes: a golf cart, special gift, barbecue lunch, cocktail reception, three-course meal and 18 holes of golf. All proceeds support the foundation. The tournament is on May 31 from 1-8 p.m. at the Deer Creek Golf Club, 2700 Audley Rd., Ajax. To reserve your spot and for sponsor- ing information call 905-430-6507 or 1-888-230-0333. [ Index ] Editorial Page, A6 Sports, B1 Entertainment, B3 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 infodurhamregion.com Contact Community Care Durham at: 905-837-0017 or visit www.communitycaredurham.on.ca to fi ll out an online volunteer inquiry form. Volunteer and Become an Everyday Hero! For as little as two hours a month, you can make a difference in someone’s life. 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WHITBY OFFICE 905-430-4522 UXBRIDGE OFFICE 905-430-4522 TOLL FREE: 1-888-790-9414 www.durhamhospice.com As we celebrate our 20th year, Resources For Exceptional Children and Youth – Durham Region would like to recognize the contribution the many volunteers have made to our agency. Volunteers have dedicated their time and efforts to Resources For Exceptional Children and Youth – Durham Region in many ways including: • Assisting with Family Support Groups • Assisting with the Annual Children’s Christmas Party & other Networking Events • Fundraising • Participating on our Board of Directors • Providing Offi ce Support Volunteering is a rewarding experience. It is an opportunity to share and showcase talent, develop contacts and new friendships, and enjoy a sense of purpose and personal satisfaction by giving back to the community. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer with Resources For Exceptional Children and Youth – Durham Region or would like more information, please contact Gennifer Doucette at 905-427-8862 ext. 326 or visit www.rfecydurham.com RESOURCES FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN AND YOUTH - Durham Region Thank You Volunteers! Proudly Supporting Children and Youth with Special Needs Inspiration. Enthusiasm. Dedication. As we wake up each morning and go about our day at work or school, we know in some way our activities are touched by a volunteer. Thank you, to the many volunteers that make Grandview Children’s Centre a wonderful place! If you are interested in volunteering and making a difference in a child’s life, please contact the Volunteer Manager at 905-728-1673 ext. 2355. Grandview Children’s Centre. Located in Ajax, Whitby and Oshawa www.grtc.ca Volunteers bring all this and more to share with the children, families and staff at Grandview Children’s Centre. During National Volunteer Week, we are proud to promote the value of volunteer contributions at Grandview. On behalf of the Pickering Soccer Club, we send a heartfelt thank you to our Volunteers, the building blocks of our organization.” Carl Pearce, President 905-831-9803 “When you volunteer, you have the power to change the lives of our youth. Renewed Strength would like to thank our Volunteer Coordinator Marlene Hawtin. 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Built-in speakers lets you play MP3 files IQ 10” Digital Picture Frame $269.99 WEBCODE: 586GET008 $3000 save PA GE A2 ◆ NEWS A DVERTISER ◆ April 11, 2007P Location of high school a concern to some parents: trustee three hours on a bus,” added Ms. Landry. Some opt to stay in Durham and do French Immersion in- stead, which still provides a good education, but is not the same, said Ms. Landry. “Sometimes people get con- fused; we’re not an immersion school, we’re a French language school,” she said. French Immersion is for stu- dents who want to learn French, but their students know it already, she added. Although the community is happy about the schools, there are concerns about the west Durham locations, said Ms. Landry. She added they had hoped for some- thing more central, such as Ajax. “The parents are very happy, don’t get them wrong... the only concern they have is the location of the high school,” she said. She said the ministry gave di- rection to build the schools in Pickering because it’s the only place in Durham that doesn’t have a Catholic or public French school. “I know the government is try- ing to give access to French lan- guage, however, you have to make a distinction between the public and Catholic board,” she said. Anyone who has concerns about the location can call her or the school board, said Ms. Landry. She added she is thankful for the support of Durham parents and MPPs, The Assemblée des communautés francophones de l’Ontario Durham-Peterborough, and the ministry of Francophone affairs for making this dream come true. ✦ Location from page A1 FOLLOW ALL OUR BLOGGERS:Visit durhamregion.typepad.comdurhamregion.com Just one more way to get your news thanks to your friends at the Metroland Durham Region Media Group Thank you to everyone in the community who supported our March Break Food Drive and helped us raise over 4,000lbs of food for St. Paul’s On the Hill Food Bank. pickeringtowncentre.com St. Paul’s On the Hill Food Bank Mastermind Toys East Side Mario’s The Sony Store Ajax/Pickering News Advertiser Purolator Courier Ltd. Thank you to our partners & sponsors: Your generosity was overwhelming. At participating McDonald’s® restaurants in Canada. ©2007 McDonald’s Lunc h and dinner are so far apart. 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Do you Suffer from severe knee or hip Pain from Osteoarthritis? If so, you may qualify for an important research study involving an investigational pain medication. PA GE A3 ◆ NEWS A DVERTISER ◆ April 11, 2007 A/P Former Scout leader guilty of distributing child porn Caught in U.S.-based Internet investigation, Fairweather to be sentenced in May; man arrested by cops in January 2005 By Jeff Mitchell jmitchell@durhamregion.com DURHAM — A former Boy Scout leader will be sentenced next month after pleading guilty to distributing child pornography. James Brian Fairweather, 45, en- tered the plea Thursday morning. He was arrested in January 2005 by Durham cops, acting on a tip from American authorities. Mr. Fairweather was in the act of exchanging porn with other Internet users when police showed up at his Simcoe Street North residence with a search warrant, a prosecutor said. “When police came through the door he was uploading and down- loading child pornography,” Kent Saliwonchyk said. Police seized computers that held hundreds of images judged to be child pornography, Mr. Saliwonchyk said. “For the most part these images depict pubescent and adolescent males,” he said. The majority of the pictures show boys in erotic poses, and “aren’t at the higher end of the scale” in terms of child abuse, the prosecutor said. After his arrest a Scouts Cana- da spokesman confirmed Mr. Fair- weather had served as leader of a scout troupe in Whitby from 1998 to 2002. Scouts Canada launched an inves- tigation and found no indication any local children had been involved in the pornography. Mr. Fairweather was identified by police in the United States during a wide-ranging initiative dubbed Proj- ect Falcon, in which undercover of- ficers gained access to online child porn sites, then tracked the credit card information of users buying material. Cops in the U.S. alerted Durham police of activity involving Mr. Fairweather. Project Falcon also led to the ar- rest of an Ajax man in late 2004. Christopher James Brookfield was sentenced to 90 days in jail after pleading guilty to possession of child porn in January of this year. Mr. Fairweather will be sentenced in May. Watch for us Wednesday, Friday and Sunday for all your local news. NEWS ADVERTISER PICKERING MITSUBISHI 2059 BAYLY ST. E. PICKERING • 905-683-5722 www.pickeringmitsubishi.com MOTORS Go farSee dealer for details. 2008 LANCER 2008 LANCER HAS ARRIVED!N S APRIL 12 - 13 - 14 - THUR • FRI • SAT CHURCH ST.CHURCH ST.BAYLY ST.BAYLY ST. 2007 OUTLANDER HAS ARRIVED!HAS ARRIVED! OPEN THIS OPEN THIS FRIDAY FRIDAY TILL 9PMTILL 9PM DRAW FOR DRAW FOR A WEEKEND A WEEKEND GETAWAY GETAWAY FOR TWO!FOR TWO! HUGE FACTORY DISCOUNTS ON ALL REMAINING ‘06 MODEL INVENTORY! (SEE DEALER FOR DETAILS) WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD!! 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For example, Ward 2 City Councillor Doug Dickerson’s Blackberry was stolen when his house was broken into last year, which was covered by the City’s insurance, not charged as an expense. He originally said he had lost five Blackberries throughout 2006, but after referring to his records (also public), he clarified that the City really only paid for three of them. He also bought out some of the contracts, which he paid for out of his own pocket. After he lost the last one, Coun, Dicker- son paid for the replacement himself. According to the report, his Blackberry replacements cost $1,663.15, his only IT spending in 2006. Although Coun. Dickerson was criticized when he first said he lost five Blackberries, he said it’s important Pickering residents know what their elected officials spend. “I have no problem with the public reviewing budgeted items,” he said. Mayor Dave Ryan didn’t spend any of his IT expenses in 2006. Ward 2 Regional Councillor Bill McLean spent $782.94 (mostly replacements) and Ward 3 Regional Councillor Rick Johnson spent $514.49 (including a replacement). Ward 3 City Councillor David Pickles spent $276.46 to replace a router and former Ward 1 City Councillor Kevin Ashe spent $593.99 on a Blackberry replacement in 2006. Ward 1 City Councillor Jennifer O’Connell and Ward 1 Regional Councillor Bonnie Littley only began their term in December, 2006 and have or- dered equipment to start up their office. But, they still have to stay within their $10,000 three-year budget. Anything left behind by outgoing councillors is offered to others on council. If they decline, it’s donated to other areas of the City. ✦ Mayor from page A1 Live, silent auction to raise money for Hearth Place Ajax event is on April 14; master of ceremonies is News Advertiser columnist and actor Neil Crone DURHAM — A group of 10 community-mind- ed women are hosting a gala this month to sup- port families coping with cancer. Hearts for Hearth Place takes place Satur- day, April 14, at 6 p.m., at Deer Creek Golf and Country Club in Ajax. The event is being hosted by Hearts of Dur- ham, a group dedicated to supporting commu- nity organizations by organizing a once-a-year fund-raiser. Last year, Hearts of Durham raised more than $23,750 for Hearth Place Cancer Support Cen- tre by hosting a dinner, dance, live and silent auction. Hearth Place Cancer Support Centre was es- tablished in 1997 as a support centre for cancer patients and their families. Programs include one-on-one peer support, group peer support, information to community resources and wellness programs. This year’s gala features master of ceremo- nies Neil Crone, a cancer survivor and Sunder- land actor who is currently appearing on Little Mosque on the Prairie as Fred Tupper. Live auction items include a Toronto getaway package for a two-night stay at the Royal York, theatre tickets, a gift certificate to an Oliver Bonacini restaurant, the use of an Audi A8 for a week and a $1,000 gift certificate at Holt Ren- frew. Other big-ticket items include a seven-night stay at a ski chalet in the French Alps and a seven-night stay in a Cyprus villa in the Greek Isles. Tickets are $75 and can be purchased at www.heartsofdurham.com. 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Visit our newest Bell World location beginning Wednesday, November 8th and check out our Grand Opening offers on Mobility, ExpressVu™ and Sympatico,™ and other great products and services for the whole family. Plus: Be one of the fi rst 250 visitors and receive a special Grand Opening gift. Visit our new store at Durham Centre – 135 Harwood Avenue North 905 427-0672 Durham College creates online community for students Alum ni can find each other, post pictures, access galleries through internet social network By Crystal Crimi ccrimi@durhamregion.com DURHAM — Graduates who lost touch can reconnect with each other in Durham College’s new online community. The college recently introduced a new social network so its alumni, past faculty and staff can find each other and news on what’s happening at the school. “We’re trying to build a sense of community,” said Lori Connor, Durham College’s alumni of- ficer. She said a lot of universities have strong alumni that always stays connected, but Dur- ham College has only been around for 40 years. The online community operates similar to other social networks, such as Facebook, but is more private, she said. Through the free resource, alumni and those who have been involved with the school in the past can search for each other and send mes- sages without providing their personal e-mail address. They can also post pictures, self profiles, and class notes, as well as read campus news and access photo galleries. “It’s just to reconnect people basically,” said Ms. Connor. In her job, she frequently receives notes from people trying to contact someone with whom they went to school. She then tries to reach the person of interest and pass on the information. Of the thousands of alumni in the college’s system, some of their information may be out- dated and the online community will help them stay in touch. “It’s an ongoing battle to keep track of alum- ni,” she said. She’ll be able to use the community to up- date her information and let alumni know about events, such as the college’s 40th anni- versary. “Basically, we want to keep alumni up to date on what we’re doing,” she said. The site allows past students to reconnect with the college as well, said Ms. Connor. “Ideally we’d like to get alumni back on campus,” she said, and added they’ll be able to show graduates what they’ve been doing. Through the online community, alumni can also access a yellow pages section, which helps alumni promote their businesses and offers special discounts. Alumni can also donate and receive tax re- ceipts through the site and sign up to be a men- tor. The site went live in January and Ms. Con- nor wants to get as many people as possible to join. “That’s my goal, to drive people to the site to get it working effectively,” said Ms. Connor. Recently, she had several hundred registrants. Those interested can visit the online com- munity at http://alumni.durhamcollege.ca. Sudoku It’s fun It’s challenging It’s addictive!durhamregion.comNOW ONLINE 48 1 7 8 6 7 3 576 1 86 9 5 6 7 687 3 91 4 19 24 Check it out at NEWS ADVERTISER 905-683-5110 submitted photo Support for Canadian men and women in uniform Ajax Wal-Mart staff wore red to signify their support for Canadian Forces troops. They also invited customers to sign a large banner to be sent to troops overseas. The project was initiated by Ajax resident Brian Muntz, founder of the Red Fridays Foundation of Canada. To see more photos from residents across Durham and to submit your own, visit citizenseye.com, the Metroland Durham Region Media Group’s citizen submission website. The page is dedicated to the submissions and photos of readers from around Durham. But she’ll miss the sights, familiarity of her old neighbourhood I have surrendered. After commuting from To- ronto to Oshawa for more than a year, I am moving to Durham. A big part of me is excited to get back those hours spent on the road each day. But another part is sad to leave a commu- nity I have grown to love. Right now I live in an area where every small space is filled to the brim with people, dogs and small shops. I can walk out my front door and reach all the essentials in less than five minutes on foot. To m, the owner of the used bookstore, knows my fascina- tion with Second World War history books and brings me rare finds. Louisa, a waitress at the In- dian restaurant, knows I don’t like my food too spicy. I know the Mediterranean bakery carries amazing Bak- lava and the bagel shop has great coffee. I know that none of the shops that open before 7 a.m. carry ginger ale and that I shouldn’t eat from the dough- nut shop on the corner. The lady who lives six doors down comes outside every evening in the dying light to read a book and smoke a ciga- rette by the curb. And the dog from down the street gets walked every Sun- day morning at 9 a.m. and usu- ally stops at the lawn across the road to do his business. Sitting on the porch or in the front window drinking our morning coffee, my roommate and I call this “the show.” These random facts may seem inconsequential, but they are what make my neigh- bourhood a community. I have always placed a high value on the need to feel connected to the people you share a space with and my neighbourhood has been my refuge these past few years. I know this community. I walk its streets and sit in its parks. I interact with its strange but wonderful resi- dents. And I will miss it when I am gone. I am daunted by the idea of starting fresh in Durham, of meeting new friends and learning the idiosyncrasies of a new community. But new adventures await. Wish me luck. Izabela Jaroszynski is a Metroland Durham Region Media Group reporter. Her col- umn appears periodically. E- mail ijaroszynski@durhamregi on.com. PAGE A6 ◆ NEWS A DVERTISER ◆ APRIL 11, 2007P EDITORIAL CLICK AND SAY Do you have a photo to share with our readers? If you have an amusing, interesting, historic or scenic photo to share with the community we’d like to see it. Send your photo, along with a written description of the circumstances surrounding the photo (max. 80 words) identifying the people in the photo and when it was taken to: The News Advertiser, 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax, ON, L1S 2H5. Or, e-mail photos to mjohnston@durhamregion.com. EDITORIALS & OPINIONS infodurhamregion.com LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Tories are ‘big-spending tree-huggers’ To the editor: Jim Flaherty’s pre-election budget proves the Conserva- tive government will do just about anything to get re- elected including selling their own soul. The party that rode to power on the theme big government is bad (and is beginning to prove it) has put forward an extremely cynical document which, through a series of tax cuts, rebates and other sub- sidies, attempts to buy voters with their own money. They are also hoping to win back disaffected seniors who were devastated by the in- come trust flip flop. The spending spree is a particular affront to Durham Region where Mr. Flaherty has equivocated on transit spending and offers nothing but small crumbs meant to appease just about everyone, except the Tory base. Right-wing organizations such as The Canadian Tax- payers Federation and the Na- tional Citizens Coalition (for- merly led by Stephen Harper) both decried the orgy of gov- ernment spending saying that Mr. Flaherty had exceeded even his own spending targets by almost 50 per cent. John Williamson of the CTF said that the document was reminiscent of the big-spend- ing Liberal governments of the 1970s adding there is little tax relief if you don’t have kids. But if the Tory base doesn’t like what they hear today they shouldn’t despair too much. After all, who would have predicted during the election that Flaherty and company would turn into big spending, tree-huggers. Thomas Wall Whitby CN traffic impacting quality of life: reader To the editor: Re: ‘Councillor wants CN to foot train bill’, March 28. Thank you to Kristen Calis for writing this article that has long been overdue as far as the residents on Shadybrook Drive are concerned. We are just one of the many residents who have writ- ten the mayor and Council- lor Jennifer O’Connell (both responded immediately) re- garding the CN tracks that run (race) behind our homes. For the naysayers, yes, we did know there were tracks when we moved in, but some residents have been here 25 years and have seen great change. What we didn’t know is that CN is trying to break Chuck Ye ager’s speed records. We invite the councillors and the News Advertiser to our home to see for your- selves. We don’t need a quarter to vibrate our beds, CN does it for free! Not to mention the structural damage to homes, pools, and other property structures. The speed also causes the pollen to spread like wildfire, and when the dust/dirt settles and you stop sneezing, lo and behold here comes another train! They run 24/7. Sunday as a day of rest is a completely unknown thing to CN. By the way, those repairs you mentioned. They were performed back in the fall between 2 and 5 a.m., using jackhammers, other loud equipment, and the lighting system made us all think a UFO was landing in our bed- rooms. CN has to stop treating us like we are ignorant taxpayers. We are nervous in our own backyards and this makes us really angry. The situation is an accident waiting to happen. I hope a derailment behind Shadybrook is one story Kris- ten doesn’t have to cover, be- cause it will be an obituary column. 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Falling as it did just one day before the 90th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge, the loss of life in action puts into stark relief the ultimate cost of war. While the Queen, Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Chief of Defence Staff, General Rick Hillier, were busy preparing for Monday’s ceremony at the Vimy Ridge memorial, the awful news came in from Afghanistan. The six soldiers were killed in a roadside explosion while travelling in a light armoured vehicle (LAV III). Several other soldiers were injured in what was the single worst day in battle for Canadian soldiers since the Korean War. The loss of life in Afghanistan since 2002 has now climbed to 52 Canadians -- 51 soldiers and one diplomat. Mr. Harper was visibly subdued in announcing the sad news to a crowd of military veterans. And the shock of hearing about the latest casualties undoubtedly cast a somber pall over the remem- brance ceremony at Vimy on Monday. Canada has committed to serving in Afghanistan until at least February 2009 and it’s been clear for some time that the Canadians, based out of Kandahar, have endured some of the heaviest fight- ing. It’s not hard to see parallels in what has been occurring in Af- ghanistan with what happened 90 years ago in France. Back then, it was to Canadian troops that the seemingly impos- sible task of taking Vimy Ridge fell. Under Canadian command, those troops met the challenge and triumphed, but at a huge cost. Canada took some 10,000 casualties, and 3,600 soldiers were killed under withering enemy shell fire. But Canada did not give up after British and French troops failed before us. In Afghanistan, Canadians are taking on the most difficult as- signments, fighting on where others -- notably some of the Euro- pean members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) have chosen to take on a lesser role. Canadians have suffered the lion’s share of the NATO dead and injured in Afghanistan, but will bravely fight on in effort to complete the mission. Canada has a very proud military history from Vimy Ridge to this very day. Those who have fallen in battle have fought for us and continue to pay the price for our freedom. This Week’s Question: Is it time Ontario changed to proportional representation to elect members of the Legislature? Yes No Cast your vote online at infodurhamregion.com Last Week’s Question: Is enough information being presented to people on the topic of climate change? Total votes: 162 No: 64.8 % No: 35.2 % /4& 905.420.2222 cityofpickering.com 24 Hour Access 905.420.4660 ATTEND PUBLIC MEETINGS AT CITY HALL All meetings are open to the public. For meeting details call 905.420.2222 or visit our website. DATE MEETING TIME Apr. 16 Council 7:30 pm Apr. 17 Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee 7:00 pm Apr. 18 Committee of Adjustment 7:00 pm Apr. 19 Pickering Museum Village Advisory Committee 6:00 pm (meeting to be held at the Museum) Apr. 25 Accessibility Advisory Committee 7:00 pm Apr. 26 Library Board 7:00 pm Apr. 26 Waterfront Coordinating Committee 7:00 pm Apr. 30 Civic Awards 7:00 pm Artists – May 26 Showcase your art form Outdoor Exhibit & Sale. Book space for only $20 Performers also invited Call 905.420.4620 Apply by April 16 cityofpickering.com/greatevents Spring Bazaar & Tea Saturday, April 28 Petticoat Creek C.C. just west of Rosebank Rd. Hosted by: Rouge Hill Seniors Club 905.420.4660 ext. 6302 NOTICE OF STUDY COMPLETION Pedestrian Bridge Over Highway 401 Schedule ‘C’ Class Environmental Assessment The City of Pickering has completed an Environmental Study Report (ESR) for a recommended pedestrian bridge that would provide a barrier free connec- tion for pedestrian and bicycle travel between the south side of Highway 401 at the Pickering GO Station and the north side of Highway 401 in the vicinity of the Pickering Town Centre. The study has been conducted in compliance with Schedule C of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (June 2000), which is approved under the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act. Subject to comments received as a result of this Notice and the receipt of necessary approvals, the City intends to proceed to the detail design phase of this project. The recommended alternative has been determined to be a fully enclosed truss-type bridge with enclosed access terminals at each end. The timing for construction of the bridge will be linked with the development of a new office tower on the Pickering Town Centre lands. By this Notice, the ESR is being placed on the public record, and is available for review on the City website and at the following locations commencing April 4, 2007: Debi Bentley, City Clerk The Corporation of the City of Pickering One The Esplanade Pickering, Ontario L1V 6K7 Phone: 905.420.4611 Fax: 905.420.9685 Email: clerks@city.pickering.on.ca M-F 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Pickering Central Library One The Esplanade Pickering, Ontario L1V 6K7 M-F 9:30 am - 9:00 pm Sat. 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Sun. 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm NOTICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT for Pine Creek Dam Removal David Farr Memorial Park The City of Pickering has commenced a review of the need, justification and type of improvements required for the removal of the dam in Pine Creek located in David Farr Memorial Park. As part of the Class Environmental Assessment, a complete inventory of current environmental conditions has been collected for review and determination of alternative solutions. The inventory has taken into account existing vegetation, water quality, flow rates and flood regime, habitats and cultural influences. The City has retained Schollen & Company Inc. to help facilitate a design solution and provide recommendations for mitigating measures as required. You are invited to attend a Public Information Centre, where the in- formation regarding the environmental conditions and alternative solutions will be on display, and you will have opportunities to discuss design ele- ments and provide comments on the recommended solution. Members of the Project Team will be available to address any questions you may have related to this project. The Public Information Centre has been scheduled as follows: TUESDAY, April 17, 2007 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm Lobby of the Pickering Civic Complex One The Esplanade QUESTIONS: If you have any questions, or are unable to attend the Pub- lic Information Centre and wish to provide comments, please contact: Mark Schollen, Schollen & Company Inc. 416.441.3044 or Darrell Selsky, City of Pickering 905.420.4630 Visit us on the website at cityofpickering.com A fire in your home can turn into a raging inferno faster than you could ever imagine. If a fire breaks out in your home, don’t waste time trying to save possessions. Get everyone out and away from the building as quickly as possible and go to your designated meet- ing place. Then call the fire department from a neighbour’s phone. Never re-enter a burning building. Remember: your most valuable possession is your life. A message from the Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council and Pickering Fire Services. For more in- formation contact Pickering Fire Services at phone: 905.420.4628 or email: fire@city.pickering.on.ca or visit our website at cityofpickering.com FIRE WON'T WAIT Our Partners for this Initiative: sustainablepickering.com Earth WeekEarth Week PickeringPickering Friday, April 20 – 20-Minute Pickering Makeover Schools, families, community groups, corporate partners and City employees commit to giving a section of our community a makeover by picking up litter for at least 20 minutes. In 2006, 8500 participants registered! Join us in 2007 to clean up litter around your school, neighbourhood and workplace. Free supplies are provided. Call 905.683.7575 to register Throughout the City Anytime Saturday, April 21 – Compost Giveaway The Region of Durham is hosting this event. Compost is limited to 3 standard blue box sized containers. Residents are asked to bring their own containers and shovels. Green bins and blue boxes will be available for purchase. Call the Region of Durham’s Waste Management Hotline at 1.800.667.5671 for event details. Region of Durham - Ajax/Pickering Depot - 2020 Salem Rd. (Salem Rd. & Taunton Rd.) in Ajax 8 am-12 pm Tuesday, April 24 – Healthy Lawns, Healthy Gardens Create beautiful and healthy lawns and gardens. Learn eco- friendly tips from special guest speakers Denis Flanagan, from HGTV’s One Garden, Two Looks and Ken Pavely, from Landscape Ontario. TRCA will be selling a limited quantity of organic lawn care kits at a reduced cost to Pickering residents. Door prizes and free literature will be available. Additional dates for this workshop series are: May 1 at Petticoat Creek Community Centre (470 Kingston Rd. West) and May 16 at Claremont Community Centre (4941 Old Brock Rd.).For more information go to sustainablepickering.com Call 905.420.4660 ext. 2212 to register OPG Information Centre – 1675 Montgomery Park Rd. 7 pm – 9 pm Saturday, April 28 – Take Pride in Pickering Day Join Frenchman’s Bay Watershed Rehabilitation Project and Ontario Power Generation as they celebrate Take Pride in Pickering Day. Friends and neighbours will plant native trees and shrubs to extend the natural habitat for various birds and mammals. A barbeque lunch will follow at Alex Robertson Park. Alex Robertson Park – Sandy Beach Rd. is closed; take Brock Rd. and turn west on Montgomery Park Rd. 9:30 am – 12 pm 4th Annual Durham Regional Histor!ca Fair Thursday, April 12 9:30 am to 3:00 pm Pickering Museum Village Opening Ceremony – 10:00 am Hwy. 7 between Brock and Westney Roads. 905.683.8401 cityofpickering.com/museum VA CANCY ON PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD The Council of the City of Pickering is inviting applications from residents to fill a vacancy on the Public Library Board. The Public Library Board is responsible for the overall manage- ment of the Pickering Public Library system. The Board is com- prised of two Members of Council and seven citizen members and meets in the evening every month except during July and August. The meetings are usually held at the Main Central Library, how- ever, sometimes they are held at one of the branches. There is no remuneration paid to the members of this Board. For more information on the duties of a Board member, contact Cynthia Mearns, CEO at 905.831.6265. If you are interested in being considered for appointment to fill the vacancy on the Public Library Board, please submit a letter of interest to the undersigned setting out a brief description of any job or community-related experience. The deadline for submitting your application is April 20, 2007. Debi Bentley, CMO, CMM III City Clerk City of Pickering One The Esplanade Pickering, ON L1V 6K7 Fax: 905.420.9685 Email: dbentley@city.pickering.on.ca NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING OF COUNCIL PICKERING OFFICIAL PLAN REVIEW The City of Pickering Official Plan is a strategic policy document that guides and manages growth and development while protecting the natural and rural environments. The Planning Act requires municipalities to hold a special meeting of council at least once every five years that is open to the public, to determine the need for any revisions to the official plan. PURPOSE You are invited to attend a special meeting of Council to discuss your comments, ideas and issues regarding revisions to the City’s Official Plan that may be required. The Official Plan Review will focus on the following matters: •implementing new Provincial policy documents such as the Greenbelt Plan, and the Central Pickering Development Plan; •incorporating the results of the Region of Durham Official Plan review; •preparing new policies to guide intensification; •strengthening the sustainable framework to support the City’s Sustainable Neighbourhood Plan and Benchmarking for Sustainability; and •reviewing and updating Official Plan policies to ensure ongoing effectiveness. DATE AND LOCATION The special Council meeting will be held on: Tuesday, May 22, 2007 at 7:30 pm Council Chambers of the Pickering Civic Complex One The Esplanade, Pickering, ON City staff will be available at 6:30 pm in the foyer of the Civic Complex to answer any questions on the review of the Pickering Official Plan. COMMENTS OR QUESTIONS Questions, written submissions or meeting requests may be directed to: Steve Gaunt, Senior Planner, Planning & Development Department, City of Pickering at 905.420.4617 (toll free: 1.866.683.2760) or 905.420.4660 extension 2033 or email: sgaunt@city.pickering.on.ca FURTHER INFORMATION Report PD 04-07 on the Pickering Official Plan Review is available from the Planning & Development Department, the City’s website at cityofpickering.com/standard/ planning/index.html and at the special Council meeting. NOTICE OF FUTURE MEETINGS If you are unable to attend the special Council meeting, you can mail your written submissions to the City’s Planning & Development Department by June 30, 2007. Planning & Development Committee will consider the results of this initial community consultation and confirm the directions of the Official Plan Review at a future meeting planned for the fall of 2007. If you wish to be advised, please write to Steve Gaunt in the Planning & Development Department. Dated at the City of Pickering this 11th of April, 2007 Debi A. Bentley City Clerk Further information may be obtained from Thomas Melymuk MCIP, RPP, Director, Office of Sustainability at the City (905.420.4636, tmelymuk@city. pickering.on.ca), and/or the City’s consultant, Laurence Cudlip, Project Man- ager, TSH Engineers Planners Architects (905.668.9363, lcudlip@tsh.ca). If there are concerns regarding this project that cannot be resolved in dis- cussion with the City, a person or party may request that the Minister of the Environment make an order for the project to comply with Part II of the Environmental Assessment Act (referred to as a Part II Order), which addresses individual environmental assessments. Requests must be received in writing by the Ministry at the address below by May 4, 2007. A copy of the request must also be sent to Debi Bentley at the City Clerk’s Office (address above). If there are no requests received by May 4, 2007, the project will proceed to detail design as presented in the planning docu- mentation. Minister’s Office Ministry of the Environment 135 St. Clair Avenue West, 12th Floor To r onto, Ontario M4V 1P5 Phone: 416.314.6790 NOTICE OF PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE THE SEATON HIKING TRAIL INFORMATION BULLETIN April 11, 2007 The City of Pickering, the Toronto & Region Conservation Authority and the Oak Ridges Trail Association is undertaking a Seaton Trail Management Plan to establish The Friends of the Seaton Hiking Trail to improve and maintain a safer and more enjoyable public trail. You are invited to attend a Public Open House, to meet the Project Manage- ment Committee to hear about the current state of the trail, to view maps and photographs of the trail, to discuss concerns with the trail and offer suggestions for improvements. After a brief presentation, a light healthy refreshment will be served. The Public Open House has been scheduled as follows: Wednesday, April 18, 2007 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm PICKERING PUBLIC LIBRARY - AUDITORIUM One The Esplanade Please visit us on the Internet at cityofpickering.com for a location map of the trail. 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PA GE A8 ◆ NEWS A DVERTISER ◆ April 11, 2007P RETURN TO April 1917 Durham students in France Students bring spirit of Vimy fallen to ceremony Research helps youth understand sacrifice By Jenn Sunnerton Special to the News Advertiser VIMY, France — “You’ll never know until you really stand there,” said Aprelle Powell, a student at Donald A. Wilson in Whitby. “You never truly know what it’s like until you stand there.” Monday, April 9, was exactly 90 years to the day from the battle of Vimy Ridge. Three thou- sand students got up at the crack of dawn to remember Canada’s heroes. “Today you’re saying, this is the day we’ve been preparing for,” said Miss Powell. Thousands gathered to witness the rededica- tion of the Vimy Monument to Canada on its 90th anniversary. The monument, designed by Canada’s very own Walter Allward, was glowing in the warm sun Monday. But all of a sudden spectators eyes were on the living history of the day -– the students as they emerged from behind the ridge. Thirty-six hundred students from across Canada made the pilgrimage to Vimy yesterday to give the soldiers who fell there a voice. Each student was assigned a soldier to rep- resent. But they also had done projects on their soldiers. Stu- dents researched who they were and who and what they loved. At Vimy they wore a replica green jacket with their soldier’s name taped above their left breast pocket. Before the main ceremony at Vimy Monument got underway, the students spent their morning in Cemetery Two. Each student stood behind a soldier’s grave and represented the dead. “You’re here because of them and you’re able to do anything you want because of them and they weren’t afraid to give their life,” Ms. Powell said. Brandon Heenan from Port Perry High School was adorned with a Maple Leaf bandana around his head and small flags woven through his hair before the ceremonies. “Yeah, at first I’m like, oh, it’s like just a ridge right,” he said. “That the Canadians took it, it’s just another battle. But I realize now that it’s a very big ridge. The Canadians must have tried really hard to get it. The French tried, they couldn’t get it. The English tried, they couldn’t get it. Canada was the only one which ended up getting this ridge.” Queen Elizabeth was in attendance, along with Prime Minister Stephen Harper and French Prime Minister Dominique de Villepin. “It was a stunning victory,” said Her Maj- esty. “The Canadians turned Vimy Ridge into a source of inspiration. After two and a half years of deadly stalemate, it now seemed possible that the Allies would prevail and peace would be re- stored.” As the students marched today it was as if their soldiers came to life again, assaulting the hill with a barrage of green jackets. Their connec- tions to their soldiers are strong. “I researched him and it feels like I kind of know him personally,” said Mr. Heenan. After the Queen’s address a young violinist played a breathtaking song in the shadow of the Mother of Canada on Vimy Monument. A choir, led by Susan Aglukark, sang and as they were fin- ishing four low-flying French military jets soared above the crowd. As the flocks of students made their way back to the buses they stopped for their chance to go up on the memorial and run their fingers along the 11,000 names etched on the walls of Vimy. “You’re thinking wow and it’s actually come and the trip just started now it’s almost over,” said Miss Powell. “But you kinda stand here today thinking I’m here to represent someone, and everyone’s going to see me do this and you’re pretty proud of yourself.” ‘The French tried, they couldn’t get it. The English tried, they couldn’t get it. Canada was the only one which ended up getting this ridge.’ BRANDON HEENAN Jenn Sunnerton/ News Advertiser photos Trip of a lifetime DURHAM — Durham students marked the 90th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge, which claimed almost 3,600 Canadian soldiers in 1917. Clockwise from left, the monument towers over students and others who attended the re-dedica- tion ceremony. Many students were in a patriotic mood. 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Swimming resumes on Sunday at 8:30 a.m. Pickering Mayor Dave Ryan opens the swim meet at approximately 8:55 a.m. on Saturday morning. [ Hockey ] Pe ewee girls’ tryouts soon DURHAM — The Durham West Girls’ Hockey Association will hold try- outs for its peewee rep teams for the 2007-08 season next week. Tr y outs for the Durham West Light- ning Tier-1 ‘AA’ team and the Tier-2 team begin on Wednesday, April 18 at 6 p.m. at the Ajax Community Centre and end on May 5. More details on peewee tryouts and opportunities for all ages can be found at www.dwgha.com. Ajacian scores for Memphis RiverKings AJAX — An Ajax resident and for- mer Ajax junior hockey player is enjoying a productive post-season with the Mem- phis RiverKings of the Central Hockey League. Memphis left winger Tyler Mc- Gregor scored twice for the RiverKings in a 5-4 loss to the Oklahoma City Blazers in Game 6 of the best-of- seven first-round playoff series last Saturday. It was McGregor’s first two-goal perfor- mance in the professional ranks. Game 7 of the series went Tuesday in Memphis. During the regular season, Mc- Gregor played 62 games for the RiverK- ings, scoring eight goals and adding 15 assists for 23 points. McGregor joined Memphis this season after enjoying a solid four-year athletic scholarship as a forward and co-captain of the Holy Cross Crusaders men’s hockey team. [ Ringette ] Durham talent at nationals DURHAM — Plenty of Durham area talent is on display this week in Halifax at the Canadian Ringette Cham- pionships. Ontario’s Belle team has most of the local flavour, with Deanna DaDalt, Kelsey Gallant and Megan Macaulay of Whitby, Elyssa Jasper, Kristin Johnston and Chantelle McCrae of Ajax, Alanna Ticknor of Orono, Kim Wilson of Port Perry, Caitlyn Hellingman of Blackstock and Lyndsay Whyte of Nestleton all among the 19 players on the roster. The team started off on the right foot Monday with wins of 10-4 over Nova Scotia and 5-0 over New Brunswick. Ontario has two teams in the Open division, including the National Ringette League’s Cambridge Turbos as the pro- vincial champion. Brooklin’s Sharolyn Wouters is one of the top players on the Turbos, who also have Port Perry’s Stacey Cunningham and Pickering’s Beth Hurren on the roster. They also won their first two games Monday. Oshawa’s Melissa Findlay plays for Ontario’s wild card team, the Ottawa Ice, who lost both Monday games. [ Tennis ] Dunmoore signups start today PICKERING — The Dunmoore Ten- nis Club hosts its signups for the sum- mer season next month. The club, which uses the courts at Dunmoore Park on Whites Road south, holds registration days on Wednesday, April 11 from 7 to 9 p.m. and on Sunday, April 14 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Pickering Recreation Complex’s upstairs meeting room. For more information, call member- ship chairwoman Judy Schneider at 905- 420-8333. Rocking the worlds Pickering’s Hart helps Howard rink defeat Germans in men’s curling final By Mike Dodd Special to the News Advertiser PICKERING — Canada’s Glenn How- ard, with Pickering’s Richard Hart on board, is riding high at the top of the curling world. The Canadian men posted a decisive 8-3 win over Germany in Sunday’s finale at the 2007 Ford World Men’s Curling Championships in Edmonton to cap a week that they will remember for a life- time. “It’s the best week of curling I’ve ever seen this team put together,” said How- ard, shortly after the team raised the world championship trophy at Rexall Place. With the world victory Sunday, Can- ada claimed its second world curling title of the year and second men’s title in three years. The Coldwater, Ontario rink added a world championship to its Tim Hortons Brier title achieved in Hamilton last month. Howard had previously won two world championships as third for his brother Russ in 1987 and 1993. The Canadians dominated the statis- tics all week and did not allow one sto- len point throughout the championship. The lone blemish at the worlds for the Howard foursome was a single loss in round-robin play, 7-6, to U.S. represen- tative Todd Birr. Canada never left the gold-medal game in doubt, scoring four points in the first end to put the team comfortably in control. Three points later in the game and the champagne was on order. “To get those four points in the first end was huge and I think it really shook up Andy (German skip Andy Kapp),” said Howard. Canada third Hart said total team- work led to the world title. “This is an incredible feeling. We’ve been together for three years and we’re all great friends on and off the ice,” he said. “We worked so hard to get to this point and to have us win is an incredible feel- ing,” he added. Brent Laing of Huntsville celebrated the birth of his first child six weeks ago, a son Wil, and the capturing of the world title will make 2007 an even more excit- ing year. “It’s been an incredible week and it’s so great to win with these guys,” said Laing, who played the second position on the Canadian rink. Canada received thunderous ap- plause when they piped into the Rexall Place wearing cowboy hats. The crowd of 10,082 on hand for the final was en- ergized by the Canadian fashion state- ment. “It’s something we wanted to do to thank the people for all the hospitality they’ve shown us all week. People have just been great,” said Howard. Holding the hammer in the first end, the Canadians elected to use draw weight behind guards. The Germans made at least three major miscues and Canada pounced on the mistakes, jumping out to an impressive and unbelievable 4-0 lead. Hart was the difference in the end, executing two, near-perfect draws to in- crease the German frustration level. In the second end, Howard removed the German shot rock in the house and his own to blank the end. In the third, Laing pulled off two draw shots of his own to leave Canada sitting with two in the house. Germany’s Lang peeled one of the two red Canadian rocks, before Hart drew to the button to give Canada two in the house. But with the last shot of the end, Kapp found the button to put Germany on the scoreboard with one point. With the hammer back in its grasp in photo courtesy of Mike Dodd/ Orillia Today-Midland Mirror Pickering’s Richard Hart gets a congratulatory hug from his wife, Margaret, after Canada’s Glenn Howard rink secured the champi- onship at the 2007 World Men’s Curling Championships in Edmonton on Sunday. Howard defeated Germany’s Andy Kapp 8-3 in the gold-medal game. Two-time Olympian, world champ looks to get back on track this summer By Al Rivett arivett@durhamregion.com PICKERING — Will Perdita Fel- icien’s 2007 outdoor track and field season mirror the coming out party for the Canadian hurdler in 2003? The two-time Olympian and world champion certainly hopes so. In fact, in 2003, the year prior to the Olympic Summer Games in Ath- ens, the Pickering resident was on a mission in the 100-metre hurdles, capturing the world title in Paris, and also securing a silver medal at the Pan Am Games in the Dominican Republic. “It’s great for me in that the Pan Am Games are this year and I did well at the Pan Am Games in Santo Domingo in ‘03. This year it’s in Rio. I’ll be going to Osaka for the worlds and I typically do well in places I haven’t been to. It kind of ups my game a little bit more when the sur- rounding aren’t familiar to you.” Moreover, the women’s 100-metre hurdles final for the 2007 IAAF World Track and Field Championships in Osaka, Japan from Aug. 25 to Sept. 2 will fall on her birthday, Aug 27. And, she hopes to celebrate her 27th birth- day with her third world gold medal, having also won indoor world gold in 2004 in Budapest, Hungary. “The world final is on my birthday and I definitely want to make it to the final,” she says. With her 2007 outdoor track and field season set to debut in about a month’s time, Felicien is relaxed, confident and excited about the season that will, arguably, be a wa- tershed hurdling campaign in the lead-up to the 2008 Olympic Summer Games in Beijing. The 26-year-old Pickering resident is back at the University of Illinois, where she’s currently enjoying a week off from an intensive training regimen presided over by long-time coach Gary Winckler. And, so far, she reports everything is progressing well. “It’s good. I’m really excited. The training is going very well. I’m prob- ably the most excited to open up (the outdoor season) than I have been in years. I know we’re ahead of where we were last year,” says Felicien, in a telephone interview from Urbana- Champagne, Illinois. “Everything has been clicking in practice. Gary asks me to do some- thing and I’ll be able to do it now whereas I wasn’t able to do it before. Everything is coming back.” Make no mistake, says Felicien, preparation for next year’s big Olym- pic year is what it’s all about this summer. “This year is definitely a set-up year. Everybody’s gauging where they’re at going into ’08. I want to run consis- tently and rely on my fundamentals and technique that’s eluded me over the past two years. I know I can run 12.5 (seconds) or 12.6 consistently, and probably I can dip under them. I always want to be in the top three and run a personal best.” Felicien says she’ll begin her out- door season schedule in May, but she’s unsure when and where, al- though she allows California and Ja- maica are possibilities. Her training sessions in prepa- ration for the outdoor season have taken on a different look this year than in the past. Felicien is currently training alongside U.S. hurdles hope- ful Nicole Denby, who competed against Felicien, a University of Il- linois graduate, while attending the University of Texas. “She moved here to train with Gary and me and she wants to get bet- ter,” says Felicien, who’s never had a training partner before. “Her moving here has been great for the both of us.” Although the coming season is big for Felicien to regain form and confidence (she’s currently ranked No. 7 in the world in the IAAF rank- ings), most of all it’s all about get- ting ready for Beijing and putting her disappointing stumble in the 100m Perdita’s ready, hungry for next hurdle Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser file photo Pickering’s Perdita Felicien begins her 2007 outdoor track and field campaign next month, which will include stops at the world championships in Osaka, Japan and the Pan Am Games in Rio de Janeiro. 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She will receive a dinner, pizza and movie voucher compliments of McDonald’s, Boston Pizza and Cineplex Odeon. Congratulations Melanie for being our Carrier of the Week. Ajax 10 Cinemas 248 Kingston Rd. East Ajax and Pickering locations Your Carrier will be around to collect an optional delivery charge of $ 6.00 between Mar. 21 - Mar. 25, 2007 PA GE B2 ◆ NEWS A DVERTISER ◆ April 11, 2007A/P photo courtesy of Mike Dodd/ Orillia Today-Midland Mirror Members of the Glenn Howard rink, Canada’s representative at the 2007 World Men’s Curling Championship in Edmonton, celebrate after defeating Germany in the championship game at the Rexall Place on Sunday. The Coldwater, Ontario-based rink includes How- ard, Craig Savill, Brent Laing and Richard Hart, of Pickering. the fourth end, Canada scored one to move ahead 5-1. Germany countered with one in the fifth end to make it 5-2. Using the last shot of the sixth end Howard tapped the Germany shot rock out of the house and scored three to up the lead to 8-2, all but signalling the start of the Canadian celebrations. In the seventh end, Canada blanked the end and its six-point lead. With the cameras ready, the two teams shook hands after the eighth end. The Howard team is staying in west- ern Canada for the World Curling Tour 2007 Grand Slam Players Champion- ship in Calgary from April 10 to 15. Sixteen top teams compete in the tri- ple-knockout event for a share of the $100,000 total purse. Eight teams will qualify to collect some of the purse. Canadians trounce Germans in final ✦ Canadians, from Page B1 hurdles final in Athens firmly in the rearview mirror. “Beijing is something I’m definite- ly preparing for now. It’s something I’ve been looking forward to for a while. I am healthy and I have moved beyond Athens. It won’t indicate any future successes or failures. It was just an event that happened. I’ll an- swer the questions, but the focus will be placed on Beijing. I feel hungry, I feel excited, I feel healthy for the first time in two-and-a-half to three years, I have the whole package again.” ✦ City, from Page B1 Fe licien hopes nationals will be family affair PICKERING — Felicien is happy the Canadian Senior Track and Field Championships will be close to home again this year. Last year, the championships were in Ottawa and a number of her family members made the trip to the nation’s capital to lend their support. This year, the senior nationals are in Windsor from July 12 to 15, so she’s hoping for similar support. “It’s in Windsor, so, hopefully, my mom and sisters will be able to come. Normally it’s in B.C. or Edmonton,” she says. Felicien’s a five-time 100-metre hur- dles champion at senior nationals. ••• Felicien competed in the 60-metre hurdles at four indoor meets in 2007 (two in Europe, two in the U.S.) with her best effort at the GE Galan meet in Stockholm, Sweden in late February where she placed second in 8.02 sec- onds. City hurdler starts outdoor season in May Cougars prowl to Ontario Cup indoor title PICKERING — The Pickering Cougars boys’ under-13 regional premier soccer team is the best in the province after cap- turing the 2007 Ontario Cup for indoor play. The Cougars captured the cup after a narrow 1-0 victory over Ottawa at the championships held at the Vaughan Soc- cer Centre recently. The Pickering boys earned the right to compete for the Ontario Cup after grounding the Toronto Eagles in the semifinal. The Eagles got on the score- board first, which seemed to serve as a wake-up call for the Cougars. Pickering struck for three consecutive goals for a 3-1 victory. It was a physically played contest with the Eagles’ goalkeeper given a red card for unsportsmanlike play near the end of the contest. In the qualifying round, the Cougars won all three of their games. Pickering defeated the Lakehead Express and the London Lightning by identical 3-0 scores. In its final game of the day, the Cougars posted a 3-1 win over Glen Shields. The Cougars outscored opponents 13- 2 in the five Ontario Cup games. Te am members are Fraser Aird, Cay- lan Ambursley, Nicholas Axhorn, Peter Boylan, Ryan Boylan, Bruce Cullen, Chris Funke, Jalen Griffiths, Darien Hafiz, Justin Haywood, Filip Ljubevski, Daniel Massa, Raphael Reynolds, Shane Satar and Rafiq Suleman. FOLLOW ALL OUR BLOGGERS:Visit durhamregion.typepad.comMetroland Durham Region Media Group PA GE B3 ◆ NEWS A DVERTISER ◆ April 11, 2007 A/P ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT durhamregion.com Shop at Home Service 50 Taunton Rd. 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Cast, crews pick up THEAs By Christy Chase cchase@durhamregion.com DURHAM — Local theatre groups brought home the hardware from the Association of Community Theatres- Central Ontario awards ceremony on March 31. Seven THEA awards went to Dur- ham theatre groups -- the Borelians Community Theatre in Port Perry, Oshawa Little Theatre and Whitby Courthouse Theatre. They came out on top in several categories, signify- ing the best efforts among the many theatre groups in the central Ontario region. There were also many more nominations for the local groups. Pickering’s Mary Delaney, who has appeared on stage in Port Perry, in- cluding in ‘Hay Fever’, won best sup- porting female comedy for her role in Markham Little Theatre’s production of ‘The Constant Wife’. “I just got on stage last year. This is very, very exciting,” she said. “I hadn’t been on stage since I was in univer- sity. That’s a 30-year hiatus.” The Borelians’ production of Noel Coward’s ‘Hay Fever’ took top hon- ours for best comedy production among 17 plays. The period play was produced by Port Perry’s Carey Nich- olson and Annette Stokes-Harris of Myrtle. The play’s costume designer, Mary Parulski, picked up the THEA for best costume design in a comedy for the 1920’s fashions worn by the cast. Stokes-Harris was almost speech- less at winning, saying after the cer- emony it was a special honour since she not only directed but also acted in the play. “We got on so well,” she said of the cast and crew. “We were such a tight team. We all became really good friends if we weren’t already.” In her acceptance speech, she paid tribute to the “dream team we have in Port Perry.” Nicholson said the award showed how well everyone “pulled together” to make ‘Hay Fever’ the best produc- tion possible, “It’s one of the things where the sum is greater than the parts. It was so much fun.” For Parulski, this was her third THEA for her work on costumes. “It feels as good as the first one” she said. “I can’t believe it’s me.” The Borelians also received nomi- nations for Stokes-Harris for best di- rector comedy for ‘Hay Fever’ and for ‘The Miracle Worker’ -- best costume design for Denise Randall, Laurie Sider and Sheila Nicholson, outstanding newcomers Eliza Brown, Marisa De Souza, Jenny Fisher, Krista LeFraugh, Rob Smith and Brimley the dog, best sound design for director/producer Carey Nicholson and Keegan Serres, and stage crew in difficult conditions, Robin Hepburn, Michael Khasma- nian, Nancy Melcher and Andy Wil- liamson. Oshawa Little Theatre picked up four awards at the gala event in Con- cord. Devin Dos Santos, a young actor who made his stage debut with OLT in ‘Oliver’, was named most promising newcomer by the musical adjudicator. It was his first major stage appear- ance apart from school shows. Bob Kowalksi won best lighting design for his work on ‘The Drawer Boy’. Sarah Rule won an award from the comedy adjudicator for lunacy for her hilari- ous black light dance sequence in the recent production ‘They Came From Mars and Landed’ etc. A group of OLT people, Brenda Clarkson, Myrna Bayliss, Lisa Bayliss, Cathy Partridge, Ray Partridge, Philip Nuttall and Mark Nathanielsz won an adjudicator’s award for research and meticulous detail for ‘Dancock’s Dance’. Devin was a little overwhelmed by his award. “It’s my first role so it’s a bit surpris- ing,” he said, adding he enjoyed his experience on stage. “I’ll definitely do it again.” His dad, Kurt, said he’s very proud of his son. “They had a great team of people around him. We didn’t know he had it in him.” Kowalski, who has one other THEA for lighting, said he calls his job “paint- ing with light. “I had to do two very distinct light- ing set-ups. There was an indoor kitchen scene at night and an outdoor night scene with a moon and stars. It had to be realistic.” OLT also received nominations for best set design for Rick Kerr for ‘The Drawer Boy’ (Rick Kerr), best female supporting role for Natasha Noble in ‘They Came from Mars’, outstanding children’s chorus for ‘Oliver’ and best male support role for Lance Pask in ‘Oliver’. “It was a great night,” said OLT pres- ident Bryan Stanish, pointing to the “nice balance” of awards and nomina- tions. At Whitby Courthouse Theatre, Alex Hanson, who starred in ‘Brighton Beach Memoirs’, won the adjudicator’s award for best juvenile for his role. Graham Robinson was nominated for the same award. Kathy Knight, who played their mother in the play and at- tended the gala, said she was pleased for both boys. “The adults were outdone by the kids in this,” she said. “We had some extremely talented young people.” She and Robinson will both appear in WCT’s ‘A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum’, playing an- other mother and son. WCT also had a nomination for stage management and crew for ‘ART’ for Ramona Abraham and Mignonne Sorlie. All in all, a good showing for Dur- ham theatre companies and indica- tive of the dedication and hard work all involved put into this “hobby.” Local theatre groups celebrate award winners Oshawa Centre hosts tryouts for fifth season of hit show DURHAM — Wa rm up your vocal chords, Canadian Idol is coming to Durham. Audition dates for the fifth season have been set and the judges will be stopping in 11 cities throughout the month of April. Canadian Idol touches down in Os- hawa on April 17 and 18, with audi- tions taking place at the Oshawa Cen- tre from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Anyone who registers between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. is guaranteed an audition in front of judges Jake Gold, Sass Jordan, Zack Werner and Ajax resident Farley Flex, on a first-come, first-served basis. Auditions are open to all Canadi- ans between the ages of 16 and 28 as of Feb. 1. Prospective competitors are en- couraged to visit the show’s official website at www.idol.ctv.ca, where they can download and complete re- lease forms and check out audition tips and complete rules and regula- tions. This year marks the first time con- testants will be allowed to audition while playing a musical instrument. So far, 50 per cent of the 128 com- petitors who have received gold tick- ets to the quarter-finals in Toronto have auditioned playing an instru- ment. Canadian Idol auditions in Durham April 17, 18 Mu l ti-media exhibit continues in Pickering Lois Lenarduzzi’s ‘Floor Play’ at OPG Information Centre PICKERING — Lois Lenarduzzi’s one-woman multi-media show con- tinues in Pickering until May 28, part of the PineRidge Arts Council’s Art in Public Places initiative. Lenarduzzi was born and raised in Hamilton, until her high school sweetheart, John, asked for her hand in marriage and whisked her away to live in Brooklin. Consistent with Lenarduzzi’s per- sonality, she has donned many ca- reer hats including sales, marketing, advertising, esthetics, nutrition, mas- sage therapist, reflexologist, yoga/ meditation instructor, creator and facilitator of Play Days for Women, writer and multimedia artist. The PineRidge Arts Council mem- ber began painting in 2004 as a therapeutic tool in one of her work- shops. 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Our presentation centre is now open!Be among the very first to select the premium suite that’s just right for you.Call today to book your personal appointment. PA GE B4 ◆ NEWS A DVERTISER ◆ April 11, 2007A/P Tribute to George and Ira Gershwin in Oshawa on April 29 DURHAM — It’s all Gershwin as the Troubadours present their spring show this month. The group of senior singers and dancers take to the stage April 29 with ‘S Wonderful, a tribute to George and Ira Gershwin, with shows at 2:30 and 7 p.m. at Northview Community Centre. The songs are some of the Gershwin’s best, including ‘Strike Up the Band’, ‘Embraceable You’, ‘I’ve Got Rhythm’, ‘Love Walked In’, ‘S Wonderful’, ‘The Man I Love’, said director Joan Bucking- ham. In her fifth season with the Trouba- dours, Buckingham has been the piano accompanist for the last four shows. She’s played for shows and watched them put in hours of rehearsal. “I know each and every one of them and have admired them,” she said. When an opportunity came along to direct this show, she took it. She’d done a show in London about eight years ago and thought it could be reworked, “tailored and fine-tuned” for the Trou- badours. Over the years, and over cups of tea after rehearsals, she’s talked to the Troubadours and heard of their love for show tunes and movie music. “I like the golden age of music my- self,” she said. The show includes some comedy, some dancing, with choreography by Brenda Hancock, and lots of singing, Buckingham said. And there are the big “boffo” numbers, as the cast members call them, she added. To get ready for the show, the six men and 15 women rehearse 7.5 hours a week, three days a week and have been doing that since January. “They are so dedicated they do not take a break at rehearsals. It’s what amazed me four years ago,” Bucking- ham said. “They don’t get in a dither if you run a number over and over. “It’s their 15th major troubadour show. 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An Opportunity Exists for a GRAPHIC ARTIST We are currently seeking a Graphic Artist to complete print ads for our growing publication. The potential candidate will have the following requirements: Knowledge/experience in: • Adobe Indesign • Adobe Photoshop • Adobe Illustrator • Working in a Mac OSX operating system The ability to work independetly in a fast paced environment. The ability to time manage projects. Newspaper experience would be an asset. To apply for this position please forward resumes to: Peterborough This Week c/o Scott Prikker 884 Ford Street, Peterborough, Ontario, K9J 5V3 or email: sprikker@mykawartha.com No phone calls please. NELSON CORPORATE GROUP.CA CONTROLLER "Changing Lives Since 1990" We are Ontario's leading near-prime lender, with offices in Pickering, Ontario. We are a privately held corporation providing automobile leases, mortgages and consumer loans. 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Male or female, part time or full. No experience necessary, willing to train. (905)427-7770 WE TRAIN FOR CAREER IN FINANCIAL SERVICES •Full time or part time. •High income potential. •Excellent training. •Set your own hours For more information call Don Zynomirski at (905)509-4973 AESTHETICIAN OR Nail Tech. for our very busy season. May to Sept. (only). Must be available Sat. and Sun. Lucinda's Salon and Spa. 905-571-2582. DUE TO EXPANSION, Labelle Salon and Spa is now seeking mature experienced aesthetician. Join our team! Also chair available for rent. For interview please call 905-728-0435. PAPILLON SALON AND SPA is now seeking a HAIRSTYLIST for full-time position. Please bring resume to 502 Dundas St. W, Whitby. XPRESSION THE SALON seeking full time COLOR TECHNICIAN We pr ovide full medical and dental plan; salary or commission avail. Please apply in person 80 Thickson Rd. S. Whitby ADVANTAGE AIRTECH looking for HVAC installers, benefits package pension plan, fax re- sume to (905) 683-0817. ARCHITECTURAL MILLWORK company seeks fully experienced cabinet maker in Durham Region area. Please fax resume to 905- 433-1463. CARPENTER AND HELPER wanted for new home framing, own transportation and experi- ence required. Please call 416- 456-0402. CNC MILL PROGRAMMER and Operator, Conversational Prog. and G-Code; min. 3-5 yrs. exp.; ability to run man. Lathe and Mill definite asset; must speak Eng. Drop resume to Ability Metals & Machine, 963 Brock Rd. S., Pick. See Nik Klummer. CONSTRUCTION LABOURER wanted, long term project, assist- ing in all aspects of building a large custom home. Finishing carpentry, steel studding and heavy equipment experience an asset. Wage $15-$20/hr. Con- tact Steve by email at steve@adamsonproaudio.com, or by fax 905-982-0609 Attn: Steve. CONTRACTING company re- quires experienced, bondable construction worker for large scale renovations and new con- struction in Durham Region, from framing to finishing. Truck/tools beneficial. Fax 905-743-0888 or call 905-743-0000 LICENSED CARPENTER for custom home building company. Must be able to work from plans and deal with customers. Fax re- sume to: 905-983-9548 or email: jack.willowbrook@rogers.com FRAMING CREW required, must be capable to build subdivision two storeyhomes and bungalows. Must be reliable and safety con- science. Oshawa/Bowmanville. Call Jason, 905-260-5623, days, 905-623-5623, evenings before 9:00pm. LICENCED SHEET METAL ME- CHANIC required for residential Heating and Air Conditioning company. Salary plus benefits available. Fax resume to 905- 377-0232 or mail to P.O. Box 188 Cobourg, ON K9A 4K5 LICENSED MECHANIC Diesel and hydraulic experience, full- time position. Benefits available. 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KOBES NURSERIES INC.is cur- rently seeking a Office Assistant for approx 30/hrs week, the suc- cessful candidate will be able to work in a team environment, and have a strong focus on customer service. Previous experience is an asset. Please forward resume to Anna@kobesnurseries.com or fax to 905-263-4431. LAW FIRM requires experienced full time real estate clerk with ex- perience in Estates and Wills. Must be able to handle files inde- pendently. Send resume to: blclaw@hotmail.com LEGAL REAL ESTATE Assist- ant. Experienced. Excellent sala- ry & benefits. Fax: 416-752-8769 PA RT-TIME BOOKKEEPER Needed. Denny's Restaurant in Pickering is looking for an experi- enced bookkeeper for 1-2 days a week. Please fax resume to 905- 837-5770 EXPERIENCED LANDSCAPE Garden Retail Salesperson wanted for OGS Landscape Supply Centre. Full time sea- sonal. Interested, please fax Louise at 905-655-8092, or email: service@ogslandscape.ca. HIGH SCHOOL GRAD WITH HIGH GPA. $40K/yr full time. Or part time. 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No obli- gation. No fees OAC. Call Peter (416)460-4594, Mortgage Lead- ers 1 & 2 BEDROOMS - Oshawa/Newcastle, available Immed./May/June 1st. $675 to $950 per month. Fridge, stove, parking included. Laundry, lst/last, references. No pets/smoking. (905)786-2243, (905)260-1397 1 BEDROOM BASEMENT apart- ment, Mary/Rossland area, , parking, heat, hydro, A/C, separ- ate entrance, own laundry, 4pc bath, suit mature single profes- sional. No smoking/pets. First/last, references, available immediately, $650. (905)432- 7417 1 BEDROOM BASEMENT APT. Ajax. Built-in bed frame for queen size mattress. Carpeted. Separate entrance. 3 piece bath- room. Full kitchen. Suits mature working person. Internet/cable, negotiable. May 1. $650/month. 416-705-7729. 1 BEDROOM BST., PICKERING, Single working person preferred. all inclusive $700/mo, parking, available anytime. Call (905)420- 8376 1-BEDROOM LUXURY APT., in a quiet adult-oriented building, with a park-like setting. Senior in- centive. Call (905)576-8647 or (905)728-8919 2-BEDROOM APT,upper level of duplex, downtown Oshawa $850 inclusive. Call (905)213-7211 2 BEDROOM clean, quiet non smoking, upper two floors of du- plex, Oshawa Blvd./King St.. area, fridge, stove, washer, dryer, gas heat and hot water, parking included. No pets. May lst. $850 per mo. (905) 263-2354. 2 BEDROOM CONDO available immediately in Bowmanville. $950/month. 5 Appliances. Free utilities for 3 months. Rent to own. Call Jennise (905)697-8261 2-BEDROOM basement apt., newly renovated, private laundry, 1 car parking, near O.C., available May 1st, No smok- ing/pets. Credit check. $800 + hy- dro. (905)655-5958 2-BEDROOM NORTH OSHAWA, Rossland/Ritson. Newer well maintained clean, quiet adult life- style building. Suits retired/ma- ture working adult. $900 incl. no pets. Available April/May 1st (905)720-2352. A 1 BEDROOM,newly decorat- ed, large deck, yard, parking, King/Ritson, $795/inclusive. Bruce, (416)291-5648 A 2 BEDROOM large flat in trip- lex house, with eat-in kitchen, parking. Bright, modern w/fresh paint - your choice colours. Quick move-in.. $985. Simcoe/401. (416)315-1711 A LARGE,spacious, bright, im- maculately clean 1-bedroom Courtice apt. Completely new top-to-bottom. Near all amenities. $700-inclusive. No smoking/pets. Avail. May/June 1. (905)448-1325 A TRUE RESORT LIFESTYLE - oversized rooms with large win- dows overlooking lake, 2 bed- room apt. Appliances, laundry, woodburning fireplace. Sunset view over Port Perry. $1250/mo. 905-985-4202 or cell: 416-726- 7994. ADELAIDE/HARMONY/WILSON lovely LEGAL 2-bdrm-2 level apt. separate entrance, suits mature, working/retired. Bus route, c/air, parking, laundry. No pets/smok- ing. first/last/references. Available June 1. $975 inclusive (905)720- 3737 AJAX - Harwood/Bayly. Large 3 bdrm. bungalow, upper level. Laundry, parking, near all amenties. $1100/mo. + utilities. Avail. May 1. Call 905-509-2335 or 905-903-2335 after 4pm. AJAX SOUTH, BRIGHT 2 bed- room basement apartment, newly renovated, open concept, private entrance, 4 piece bath, shared laundry, parking. References. No smoking/pets. $875+1/2 utilities. Available immediately. 416-895-5856. AJAX, 2 BEDROOM LEGAL BASEMENT Apartment –Westney & Hwy 2; Separate En- trance; Laundry; Parking; A/C; New appliances; Freshly painted; No smoking/pets; First/Last and Reference checks, $850. 905- 767-6072. AJAX, 2-BEDROOM basement walkout, very clean, separate en- trance, laundry, close to shop- ping. $900 inclusive with cable, no smoking. Available May 1st. (905)619-1721 AJAX, EXECUTIVE 1-BED- ROOM basement apt., approx 1500sq.ft. custom bar, jacuzzi, stand-up shower, ensuite laundry $1300/month inclusive. Available April 30. Call 647-227-7557. AJAX,great condo by lake, 2- brm, 2-bth, 5 appliances (laun- dry), w/balcony, fireplace, 2-park- ing, pool, close to GO/Hwy. Avail. immediately. $1,200/mo. No smoking/pets. Call 905-839- 9818. AJAX, HARWOOD/KINGSTON Spacious 2 bedroom bsmt apt w/sep entrance, sep laundry, pkg $800/mth plus 40% utilities or $900/mth inclusive Avail. immed Call Al 416-697-2945. AJAX, HARWOOD/ROSSLAND 1-bedroom bright basement walk- out, separate entrance, kitch- en/bath/living. Transit at door- step. No smoking/pets. $700/in- clusive. First/last, references. Available immediately. Call 905- 239-3786. AJAX,Hwy #2/Westney 3-bed- room basement apt., $850/nego- tiable plus utilities. Hwy #2/Eliza- beth, 1-bedroom $750/nego- tiable. Female working person preferred. Immediate. Both: bsmt apts, no smoking/pets. 905- 426-9898, 416-459-9993 AJAX, LARGE 2-BEDROOM basement, $825/inclusive. First/last, references, no smoking, pets. 1 car parking. Call (905) 427-3172 evenings. AJAX, Westney/Ritchie Spa- cious legal 1-bdrm basement. Walkout to backyard. Large kitch- en & bedroom. A/C, utilities, 1-parking & cable included. First/last. No smoking/pets. Call Debbie 905-427-9626. AJAX- OXFORD TOWERS.Spa- cious apartments, quiet bldg, near shopping, GO. Pool. 2 & 3- bedroom apt., from $999 & $1099, available April & May. 905-683-8421, 905-683-5322 or 905-683-8571. AJAX- Westney/Hwy. 2.1-bed- room basement. Spacious, sep- arate entrance, cable, hardwood, one car parking, $850/inclusive first/last. Available June. 1st. No smoking/pets. (905)428-1255 ALL INCLUSIVE,2 bedrooms. New bath, kitchen, appliances and windows. Available May 1st. $837/mo. Doug Humphrey, Re- Max Spirit Inc. Brokerage 905- 623-6000. APARTMENTS FOR RENT, Main floor or basement. Liver- pool/Krosno area, Pickering. Laundry, parking and patio. All inclusive. Non-smoking. Available immediately. 905-642- 8669. BOWMANVILLE - 2 bedroom with den, close to all amenities. $910 per mo. plus hydro and cable. Office hours 9 - 5, Monday - Friday. Available March lst. (905)430-1877. BLUEWATER PARK WHITBY 1 & 2 Bedrooms Please call Mon - Fri 9 am-5 pm Evening by appt. only 905-571-3522 Shelter Canadian Properties Ltd. BOWMANVILLE Stunning new 2-bdrm, 1000 sq. ft. quiet court, ceramic, laundry, parking, yard, $950+hydro (heat included). Cozy 1-bedroom, downtown, $620+ hy- dro (heat included), laundry, park- ing, near amenities. (905)623- 4302. BROOKLIN - one large unfur- nished room available now $495/inclusive. ALSO one bed. apt.$675 and two bed. apt. $825, first/last for May 1st. NO pets/smoking, 905-424-9743. CENTRAL NORTH OSHAWA - very clean quiet large one bed- room main floor. Own yard, large kitchen, includes fridge, stove, parking, private entrance. All utilities included $760. 905-723- 0393, CLIPPER APARTMENTS AJAX 2 & 3 Bed. Please call Mon-Fri. 9 am - 5 pm Evening by appt. only 905-683-6021 Shelter Canadian Properties Ltd. DOWNTOWN WHITBY - Two storey apt., open concept, 1800 sq. ft. $1300/mo. First/last. Avail. immediately. Must be seen! Call 905-430-1986. DOWNTOWN WHITBY big one bedroom. $830 inclusive. Available now! Super clean. Call (416)520-6392, (905)669-4009. GRANDVIEW AREA duplex new cozy 2-bdrm, above ground. New hardwood/carpets, fridge/stove, washer/dryer. All utilities includ- ed. No dogs, non-smokers suitable for clean quiet couple. Immediate or May 1. $995. (905)431-0190, (905)434-1386 HARMONY/OLIVE, OSHAWA, large bachelor bsmt. $575/mo, laundry, separate entrance, fresh paint, parking, full cable, air, utilities included. First/last. No dogs/smoking. Avail. May 1st. (416)274-7547 Hi-Rise - Walk to GM 2 Bed. & 3 Bed. from $775 & up. Large suites, freshly decorated. Must see to appreciate. 5% OFF TO RETIREES OR SENIORS 905-438-0120 INSTEAD OF APARTMENT?? newly renovated one bedroom house, Olive/Ritson. Appliances, parking, near all amenities, Avail immediately. $650+utilities. (905)706-2704 KINGSTON/SALEM.Large 1 bedroom basement apartment, with walk-out, utilities included. Shared laundry, parking available, $750/month. Available now! (647)500-7525 LARGE NEW LUXURY 1-bed- room basement apt., Whitby, sep- arate entrance, laundry, parking, central vac, available May 1st. $950/month first/last required. No pets/smoking. (905)995-3976, (905)509-3663 LUXURIOUS APTS.,1-bedroom & 3-bedroom in central Oshawa, near hospital, $795, $1175 inclu- sive. Also 3-bedroom apt. north Oshawa $1175 inclusive. All available immediately. Must see to believe! Kim @Remax 905- 728-1600 NORTH Oshawa - 2 and 3 bed- room, April 15/May lst. Clean, family building. Heat, hydro and two appliances included. Pay cable, parking and laundry fa- cilities. (905)723-2094 NORTH OSHAWA,1 bedroom basement apartment, gorgeous, brand new, clean, spacious. Separate entrance, NO smok- ing/pets. $725/inclusive. Available immediately/May 1st. Call Dave: (905)259-0633 OSHAWA Park/Adelaide (230 Nipigon St) 1, 2 & 3 Bedrooms Well maintained and newly renovated apts. Near all amenities. From $775/mo+ hydro. (905)723-0977 OSHAWA 1 BDRM APT Par k/Gibb area, brand new floors throughout, immaculate condition. Avail May 1, 2007. $800/mo in- clusive, first/last, no pets. Call John 905-576-4229. OSHAWA Clean, new building. 2-bedroom apt $862, 1 bedroom, $755. Appliances, parking & utilities included. Avail. June 1. 905-438-9715. OSHAWA new modern building. Simcoe/Bloor. 1-bedroom, $685 +hydro. 2-bedroom $770+hydro. First/last required. Please contact Bill (905)404-9602. OSHAWA Olive/Central Park. one-bdrm basement apt. Sep en- trance, cable, appliances, park- ing. Laundry Available. $725/mo inclusive. Avail May 1. Absolutely no smoking/pets. (905)242-0417 any time OSHAWA SIMCOE/401,1/2 Month free. Large 1-bedroom apartment with sunroom. In- cludes parking & utilities. First/last/references. No smok- ing/pets. $740/mo. Available im- mediately (416)818-7751 OSHAWA,2+1 bedroom upper, with loft, first/last, avail. immedi- ately. $825 inclusive, with cable, No pets/smoking, 1 parking. Cal l(905)925-5709 OSHAWA, BRIGHT,spacious beautiful 2-bedroom apt., main floor of house, beautiful backyard, A/C. May 1st. $980/month utilities, parking included. No dogs please. 905-666-6877 or (905)447-8083 OSHAWA,Harmony/Olive, abso- lutely beautiful 1-bdrm bsmt apt in super neighbourhood. Acception- ally clean, spacious, completely updated, avail. May 1st. $725+hy- dro. (905)867-8417 OSHAWA, MAIN FLOOR 2 be- room apartment, centrally locat- ed, adult lifestyle building, heat, hydro and parking included. laundry, no pets, available now. $850/month. Deposit $450 required. Call (705)728-0856 (Barrie) OSHAWA, SPRING SPECIAL! Newly renovated 1 & 2 bdrms in senior lifestyle bldgs. Large units. New kitchens & applianc- es, carpeting, windows, security. Near schools/bus stop & amenities. Available April/May. 1-866-601-3083 or 905-432- 6912. www.apartmentsinonta- rio.com OSHAWA, SPRING SPECIAL! Under new Management. 1 & 2, avail. in adult lifestyle bldg. Large units, new windows, security. Near bus, shopping. Avail. April/May. Call 905-723-1009 or 1-866-601-3083 or 905-728-3162 www.apartmentsinontario.com PARK PLACE,Oshawa's pre- miere suites residence, Fully renovated 2 bedroom, decorator units, in clean quiet secure build- ing, call today 905-443-0169. PARK RD/TRESANE Oshawa, 1 bedroom apartments near 401, bus stop and all amenities. start- ing at $625/mo + hydro. Avail. im- mediately. 416-829-5639 PICKERING - Whites/Finch. Large one bed. + den basement apt. Separate entrance, 1-park- ing, 5 appliances, 4pc bath. No pets/smoking. Suit quiet working single/couple. First/last/referenc- es. Available May 1st... $900/mo. inclusive. 905-831-0870. PICKERING BROCK/401 1-bed- room, basement, separate en- trance, parking, laundry, GO bus and PTC, walk to amenities, in- cludes cable/internet. Very clean. $750 inclusive. No smoke/pets. Available May 1st 905-424-0860. PICKERING LIVER- POOL/HWY#2.Spacious 1-bdrm basement. Separate entrance & laundry, parking, cable, utilities all inclusive. Near all amenities. $800/month Available immedi- ately. No pets/smoking. 416-899- 9582. PICKERING, HWY 2/BROCK, large 1-bdrm, newly renovated bsmt apt. Separate entrance. Close to all amenities. Profes- sional person preferred. First/last, references. No smoking/pets. $700/mo. inclusive. (905)426- 7813 PICKERING,Liverpool/Bayly, large 2-bedroom basement apt, separate entrance, parking, laun- dry, non-smoker adults preferred. $850/month inclusive (cable & high speed internet included). Im- mediate occupancy. 416-838- 3596, 905-421-9533 PICKERING, Whites/401.Large bright, 2-bdrm bsmt. in quiet fami- ly home. Newly painted. Separ- ate entrance, laundry, 1-parking, no smoking/pets. Avail. immedi- ately. $900/mo inclusive, first/last. Call 416-996-8428. PORT OF NEWCASTLE,large 1 bedroom plus den, walk-out basement, arch windows, backing onto ravine, gas fireplace, hard- wood, ceramic. No pets/smoking. $700/inclusive. May 1st. (905)987-3894 PORT PERRY,Walk to Lake Scugog. Enjoy a peaceful, beautiful town. Large 3 bdr. in well kept, quiet 3-story apt building. Balcony, parking, Se- curity Video. No pets/smoking. Call Adam 905-985-3096, 905-430-7816 SPACIOUS bright clean 3 bed- room upper level home apt. Large balcony, newly reno., minutes to 401, Oshawa. $1175/mo/inclu- sive. Available immediately. (905)448-3530 WHITBY - 2 bedroom suites from $950 per mo. all inclusive. Close to all amenities. Office hours 9 - 5, Monday - Friday. (905)430-1877 WHITBY - Garden St. apt. build- ing. Spacious carpeted, newly painted with balcony. Close to bus,shopping, all utilities includ- ed. Avail. now. First/last/no pets. 1-bed. $800; 2-bed. $925; 3-bed $1050, 905-767-2565. WHITBY - Large quiet 2-bdrm in 7-unit bldg. Excellent condition, parking, near GO & amenties. No smoking/pets. Avail. May 1st. (416)498-4770 WHITBY - Walk to Whitby Go., N. of 401/Brock. Large 2-bed. main- level apt. with balcony, available May 1st $1,000. ALSO 2 bed. raised basement apt. in triplex. Large picture windows, newly- renovated, parking/laundry. Available immediately. $850+hy- dro. 905-655-0321. WHITBY Brock/Dundas. Near Go Tr ansit, Price-Chopper & No- Frills. 1 bedroom apt. Available now. Free Parking. Laundry fa- cilities. $750 month. No pets/smoking. Call Mr or Mrs. Munshi (416)269-4976. WHITBY, 1 BEDROOM base- ment apt. Bright, clean, no pets/smoking. Separate en- trance. First/last. All inclusive. $650/month. Available immedi- ately. Call 905-430-2684 or 905- 686-7450. WHITBY, BRIGHT, SPACIOUS 2 BEDROOM BASEMENT apt. New kitchen, washer/dryer. Fridge, stove. Hydro/cable in- cluded. Separate entrance. Very clean. Nice, quiet street. No pets/smokers. $950/month. May 15/June 1. 905-493-1330. WHITBY, immaculate 1 & 2 bed- room apts, Avail. immediately. $775, $910., includes appliances, heat, parking, laundry facilities. Call (905)666-1074 or 905-556- 0455. WHITBY-Brock/Hwy 2 area, Spacious 3-Bedroom apartment in triplex. Balcony, hardwood, laundry on site, 2 separate en- trances, 2 parking. No smoking. $975/month+hydro. (905)999- 7960 WILLIAM PEAK CO-OP, Picker- ing has 2 and 3 bedroom town- houses $992 and $1,078, con- secutively+utilities. 1 and 2 bed- room apartments, $817 and $926. First/last. 905-837-2920. www.ucpm.ca. 2-BEDROOM,1 bath new condo, across the street from Lake Ontario, Port of Newcastle. First floor Terrace has waterviews. Boat slip available. $1195/mo. Cable and internet included. Available now. 905-744-1790. NEW 2 BEDROOM Port Of New- castle, beautiful view of Lake On- tario, Marina, fishing, boating, etc. $1150/month. First & last, avail. immediately. No smoking. call (905)726-1846 $0 DOWN- AN UNBEATABLE DEAL! own your own home. OAC.Minimum income required per household is $40,000. Please call Aurelia Cosma, Remax Spirit Inc. 1-888-732-1600 or (905)728- 1600, 24 hr. pager. -AA ABA-DABA-DOO-Own your own home, no down payment re- quired, from $525/month. WHY RENT? 5.09% OAC. $33,000+ family income, up to $25,000 cash back (non-repayable) Call Ken Collis Broker, Coldwell Banker 2M Realty (905)576-5200 kencollis@sympatico.ca 2-BEDROOM, OSHAWA East excellent neighbourhood, Extra clean main floor only. Parking, c/air, walk-out deck, laundry, ap- pliances included. No smok- ing/pets. $1195/inclusive. Avail. May 1. Call 905-424-1125. 3 BDRM SEMI, 2 bathrooms, fin- ished basement, gas fireplace, walkout to fenced yard, close to Oshawa Centre, 484 Salisbury St. 4-appliances, very clean, available May 1st, $1250/mo +utilities, 905-240-1784 3 BEDROOM BUNGALOW with garage northeast Oshawa. Newly renovated, immaculate, big back- yard, suitable for family. $1550+utilities. Avail. May/June 1st. Will consider short term rent- ing. (905)720-2307 3-BEDROOM HOUSE, large pri- vate fenced lot, 2 parking, work- shop/garage, hardwood through- out, includes dishwasher, deck $1100+ 65% utilities. 1-BED- ROOM BASEMENT APT., large windows, 1 parking $600+ 35% utilities. (905)424-3063. 3-BEDROOM MAIN FLOOR bun- galow plus garage, East Oshawa., spacious, bright & clean. Air conditioning, quiet neighbourhood, No dogs/smok- ing. $1100 plus 2/3 utilities. (905)436-3549 5 BEDROOM OSHAWA House with back yard, garage, fridge, stove, $1200 month plus utilities, first & last, avail. May 1, call 905- 743-0985. A ABSOLUTELY astounding 6 months free, (or equivalent) then own a house from $600/month. (oac). 4.94% mortgage with no money down (oac) up to $20,000 cash back to you, (no repayment) Requires $35,000 plus family in- come and reasonable credit. Why Rent? Call Bill Roka, 25 years, top sales rep with world's leading realtor. Remax Spirit (905) 728- 1600, 1-888-732-1600. NOBODY SELLS MORE REAL ESTATE THAN RE/MAX!!!! AJAX - large 2 bedroom bsmt apartment, open concept, central air, own laundry. $850 +1/3 util.. Also, 1 bedroom bachelor with living/4piece bath $550.00 incl. 647-271-6660 or 905-239-0367. AJAX, 3 BEDROOM sunny de- tached bungalow main floor. Well maintained. New appliances. Ex- tra-large fenced yard w.deck. Close to 401, transit, schools, shopping. $1125/mo+ 2/3 utils. Weiss Realty-Susan Taylor, 416- 460-2330. AJAX,4 bedroom home, 3 bath- rooms, family room, fireplace, hardwood, stainless appliances. $1650 plus utilities, no pets, available May 1st. Call Clovis St. Louis 905-831-9500. AJAX, HARWOOD/KINGSTON 3 bedroom on main floor of gor- geous bungalow. Sep laundry, lots of pkg, $1100/mth plus 60% utilities. Avail immed. Call Al 416- 697-2945 AJAX,LAKEFRONT, 3-bed- rooms, inground-heated pool, skylights, California-shutters, 6" baseboards, mouldings, recessed Haligon lights, laundry/parking, air-con., May 1 $1250+ 1/2 utilities. (905)686-4703. AMAZING! HUGE,luxurious 1200-sq ft. 2-bdrm, deluxe apt in house for rent in Whitby. Includes all appliances & utilities, laundry, ample parking, cable, air, big yard, plus many extras! Avail. im- mediately.. No smoking, no pets. $1180/mo. First, last req'd. 905- 721-8444 leave msg. ARE YOU RE-BUILDING? Beautiful family home, Courtice. 3-bedrooms/2-baths. Huge kitch- en, 5-appliances. Main-floor laun- dry, A/C, garage/parking. Sunny deck overlooks forest. May 1st. No smoking/pets. $1200+utilities. (905)786-2454 BRAND NEW HOUSE! Taun- ton/Salem. 4 bedroom, 4 bath- rooms, 2 car garage. Over 3000 square feet. $2200/month. 416- 399-9114 and ask for Nisim. CENTRAL WHITBY, 2 bedroom house for rent, finished base- ment, near GO, across from park, first/last, references, $1100 plus utilities. (905)655-4070 after 6pm. LAKERIDGE HOSPITAL Oshawa 400-yds: new town- home, 4-bdrms, 3.5-baths, gar- age, extra parking; 5 new appli- ances, A/C; upgraded fixtures; quiet street. Suit prof/semi-prof renters. No smokers/pets. Avail. mid May. $1500 unfurn/$1950 furn + utilities. Tel 905-434-7717 email: elgintownhouse@hot- mail.com NEWCASTLE CENTURY HOME, $980+utilities. 2-bdrms. Avail. May/June 1st. No pets. Close to 401. Gas heating, 4-appliances, front porch, back deck. First/last, references. Call Marie between 6-9-p.m or wknds 1-416-693- 8924 OSHAWA - 3 bed. house, and 1 bed. bsmt. apt. (Available fur- nished), Private parking, private deck, bbq. On bus route, $450 - $650/all inclusive. 905-743-0222. PICKERING,Whites/401, bunga- low, main floor. 2 large bed- rooms, eat-in kitchen, family room, parking, A/C. Close by transit, schools. $950. May 1st. Call Larry (905)509-1264, (289)333-3112. WHITBY 3-BDRM house. fenced yard, air conditioning, fireplace. avail. May 10. $1450/mo+utilities. first/last. Must be seen! Call (905)985-0146 AJAX, Church/Delaney. 4-bdrm townhouse, 2-1/2 baths, 4 new appliances, a/c, fin. bsmt. $1395/mo + utilities. No smok- ing/pets. Call 416-399-1797 BOWMANVILLE,3-BDRM brand new townhouse, bright kitchen and rooms. New appliances, near school, 1-1/2 baths. Garage plus extra parking. $1250 plus utilities. Avail May 1st. Call (905)623- 9929 or (416)684-9931 NORTH OSHAWA - Clean, spa- cious condo townhome, 3 bed- rooms, 2baths, garage and park- ing $1,280 per month plus utilities. (water included). Available June lst. (905) 449- 5999 OSHAWA SOUTH,To wnhouses 3-bedroom $975/mo+ utilities close to schools, shopping. First/last. 905-579-9956. OSHAWA,Rossland/Wilson, 3- bdrms, 1-1/2 bathrooms, newly renovated, partially fin. bsmt, quiet end unit, spacious back- yard w/patio walk-out, close to amenities, $1195/mo+ utilities. Avail. June 1st. (905)728-7406 WHITBY 3-bedroom spacious townhouse with garage. 5 appli- ances. Near schools & GO bus, 5 minute walk to town. Avail May 1. $1400+utilities. Call (905)786- 2458 after 7pm. WHITBY immaculate 3 bed. townhome available April 1st. $1015. + utilities. Rent includes appl. and parking. Call 905-666- 1074 or 905-556-0455. WILLOW PARK CO-OP at Beatrice & Wilson has 2 & 3 bed- room townhomes available imme- diately. Call: (905)432-6809 www.ucpm.ca LARGE CLEAN, FURNISHED room, close to OC. No pets. Share kitchen & bath, ideal for working person. First/last. Phone 905-436-1420. ROOMS FOR RENT,close to Oshawa hospital. $400/mo. first and last. (905)240-0783 1 ROOM FOR RENT, SHARED cable, laundry, central air. Pickering, Whites Rd./Bayly. Smoking ok, (pets negotiable). $500/mo. Close to amenities. Available immediately. 905-420- 6355. AT BLOOR & SIMCOE,Oshawa. Share furnished apt with 2 males. Near all amenities, cable/internet, parking included. Available imme- diately, lst/last, $450/mo inclu- sive, Viewing (905)433-4088. ROOMMATE WANTED to share 4 bedroom townhouse with pool in Oshawa, available immediate- ly, non smoker, no pets, $450/month, first/last (905)579- 8613 please leave message. WORKING PROFESSIONAL seeks same or Student to share house, centrally located in Oshawa, close to all amenities, bus.$425/month. (905)404-0615 CLEARWATER FLORIDA, 3- bedrooms, fully furnished, air conditioned, manufactured homes. Close to beaches/major attractions, pool/hot tub, 1/2 hr to NHL playoffs ($20/seat) Children welcome. $375/wk (less than mo- tel). Photos shown in your home. (905)683-5503. 2 COTTAGES FOR RENT, 2-bedroom on Buckhorn Lake & 2-bedroom on Chemung Lake. $700 Saturday-Saturday. Call Gary (705)657-8045 or email: economicdevelopmentcoorodinator @curvelakefn.com 12 FT. X 45 FT.Northern, winter- ized mobile home, year round residence. 10' x 25' addition. 2 bedrooms, one full bath, den, liv- ingroom, and Florida sunroom, $109,000. Call 705-741-0017. 30' CAMP TRAILER,sleeps 6, with canopy, bbq, 8'x30' deck, well maintained, very clean, ex- cellent condition, $3400 obo. Call 905-434-5279. WANTED TO BUY - 30 to 36 ft. older TRAILER with front bed- room, middle tip out, washroom with tub/shower and rear bunks (not side bunks), age/year no problem. Please call 905-885- 9158. 1995 16' TEMPEST Bowrider with 1994 60hp Johnston with Tr ailer. Regular servicing verified with receipts. Excellent condition, comfortable. Includes all safety required access, $4900 OBO, Call Brad (905)433-7684. 28 FT BAYLINER, sleeps 4, stove, fridge, washroom/shower, canvas enclosure, complete me- chanical overhaul in last 2 years, excellent condition, home reno forces reluctant sale, $14,500. 905-355-3931. AFFORDABLE loving daycare, all ages, non-smoking, exp., steps Glengrove P.S., St. Antho- ny Daniels bus route. near PTC. Large fenced backyard, fenced pool, summer swimming. Play- room/crafts, Snacks/lunch. Ref- erences. (905)839-7237 SOUTH AJAX - Home daycare, 5 minutes to St. James & Duffins Bay P.. First-aid, CPR, in- door/outdoor play, full or part-time 7a.m.-5:15p.m. Receipts. Cathe- rine (905)686-8423. ALL NEW QUEEN orthopedic mattress set, cost $1000, sacri- fice $250. Call 905-213-4669. $39.99 TELEPHONE SERVICE. $20.00 Unlimited Long Distance. Tr ansfer current phone number free. $39.99 New Activations. Toll free 1-866-391-2700. A Neigh- bourhood Connection. +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. 1/2 PRICE LEATHER JACKETS , purses from $9.99; luggage from $19.99; wallets from $9.99. Everything must Go! Family Leather, 5 Points Mall, Oshawa (905)728-9830, Scarborough (416)439-1177, (416)335-7007. 1972 HARLEY Sporter, excellent condition, $4,000. Country style, solid oak, oval table, 2 leaves, 4 chairs, corner china cabinet, $1,500. One new single box spring and pillow top mattress, $250. 905-342-9167. 1973 JOHN DEERE Tr actor MOL 920 with 950hrs. Snow blower, bush hog, finish mower, $10,000 o.b.o. (905)655-4320 2003 SNOW BEAR UTILITY Tr ailer & Spare Tire, hardly used. $1200 new, $750 firm. Call 905- 986-5924 A BEDROOM SET,gorgeous cherry sleigh, triple dresser/mir- ror, tall dresser, night table, new. Cost $7450, sell $1,500. Call 416-524-2018. AFFORDABLE APPLIANCES, HANK'S APPLIANCES. TRUCK- LOAD EVENT! Brand New fridg- es $299/up. New stoves $349/up. New dishwashers $199/up. New dryers only $249. New washers $299. Large selection of recondi- tioned & new scratch & dent ap- pliances. Parts Specialist. 426 Simcoe St.S. (905)728-4043. AMAZING PRICES - ANTIQUE mahogany china cabinet/secre- tary $750, obo; Bowrings bar stools 2 for $150; much more; (905)728-9624 BEAMS/LUMBER for sale. Soft wood and hardwood, any sizes. Also avail. custom made trim/moulding's and wood panel- ing. Sawmilling for hire. Call 905- 983-9957 BUFFET & HUTCH, CORNER cabinet, desk, piano, dining room set, dishes, some tools, chain- saw, pool table, bed, dresser, couch, blankets, cushions, Christ- mas tree. 905-579-6356. CARPETS. LAMINATE & VINYL sale. 3 rooms, 30-sq yds. for $319. Commercial carpet includ- ing premier underpad and instal- lation. Laminate $1.69-sq ft. Click system. Residential, commercial, customer satisfaction guaranteed. Free Estimate. Mike 905-431- 4040 DANBY APT SIZED freezers $209. New Danby bar fridges, $119/up. Also, variety of new ap- pliances, scratch and dent. Full manufacturers warranty. Re-con- 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 DOUBLE LOFT BED,dining ta- ble with hutch, lamp, computer desk, Air Hockey Table: brand new. Moving sale, Every thing must go! (905)239-0487. GUITAR, SEAGULL CUTAWAY with eq electric Acoustic. $375. with hardshell case $425. Call Doug at (905) 576-5880. HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS Best Price, Best Quality. All Shapes & Colours. Call 1-866-585-0056 www.thecoverguy.ca HOT TUB COVERS Custom cov- ers, all sizes and shapes, $399 tax and delivery included. We will not be beat on price and quality. Guaranteed. 905-259-4514. www.homeandleisure.ca HOT TUB/SPA,deluxe cabinet, 50 jets, 2x 5HP motors, warranty, 6-7 person $4,900. Call 905- 409-5285. HOT TUBS/SPA,2007 model, fully loaded, ozonator, cost $8,900, sacrifice $3,600. 905- 213-4669. INKJET $$OLUTION for: HP, Ep- son, Canon, Brother. $40-$50. http://www.webart-solution.com info@webart-solution.com or Ferdi 905-837-2939 MERCEDES-BENZ MICHELIN winter tires with 15" steel wheels, 4 tires, $900. TV, RCA 37", $400. 905-433-0647. 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 New models arriving, must clean out old stock.Not sure if your kids will stick with lessons..try our unique rent-to-own system. 100% of all rental payments apply! Large selection of upright and electronic pianos and Howard Miller clocks. Yamaha, Kawai, Heintzmann etc. Call TELEP PIANO 905-433-1491. www.Telep.ca WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! POOL TABLE, 1" slate. Accesso- ry package included. New in box. Cost $4395 sell for $1500. 905- 213-4669. POOL TABLE, DUFFERIN,5'x9', black lacquer, excellent condition, leather cover, with accessories, $2200 OBO. Moving, must sell! (905)404-1361. POOL TABLES:New & Pre- Owned slate 8' tables starting at $1299. Call (905)623-2365, ALSO looking to purchase pre- owned tables. PROM or BRIDESMAID Dresses Size 12, Beautiful 2-pc soft lilac colour w/full length skirt, top w/thin straps; ALSO Stunning strapless, full length skirt, coral colour. Both worn once. Call 905- 434-5264 RENT TO OWN - New and reconditioned appliances, new TV's, Stereos, Computers, DVD Players, Furniture, Bedding, Patio Furniture, Barbecues & More! Fast delivery. No credit application refused. Paddy's Market, 905-263-8369 or 1-800-798-5502. SATELLITE TV - CW600S Premium $179.95. Complete package $299.50. Hundreds of channels, NO MONTHLY BILLS. Lifetime Support FREE. Shop on-line or in-store. 570 Westney Rd. South, Unit 15, Ajax. www.challengefta.com 905- 231-2162 SATELLITE TV,NO MONTHLY BILLS. U-Neek Electronics. Sole operator is only FERN. Visit the first & best FTA store in Durham Sales-installations-support 226 Bloor St. E. Oshawa (905) 435- 0202 www.uneekelectronics.com/ members/feedback.htm WEDDING DRESS - WHITE, size 8, straight flow, minimal train, built it bra cups, sequins line around chest $999 obo. (647)287-9769 (Durham Region) WOODSTOVE & CHIMNEY Small Heritage woodstove & 19' Selkirk stainless steel insulated chimney. Ideal for rec-room or shop. All accessories $1000-obo. (905)571-4337 CASH FOR OLD FISHING TACKLE Wanted vintage wood plugs, Duck Decoys. Contact Rene Huard antique hunter. 905-349-2577, 905-376-1601 www.renehuard.com WANTED - Men's mountain bike, approx. 20", also a child's bike chariot, both gently used condi- tion. Call Hope 905-404-8676. FREE RENT - Vendors wanted at Courtice Flea Market. Book by April 30th and receive one month free rent. Call 905-436-1024 or visit: www.courticefleamarket.com ADORABLE JACK RUSSELL Terrier puppies, shots, dew claws, tails, dewormed, with Pedigree, ready to go April 14th. $600. Call Rebecca (905)576- 8374 AFRICAN GREY Timmy Parrot for sale, very friendly, needs a good home with lots of attention, $1000 firm, with cage. 905-434- 0392. BEAUTIFUL GOLDEN retriever puppies. Experienced breeder since 1967. First shots, de- wormed, vet checked. Health guarantee. $500. Judy (905)576- 6320. CHOCOLATE Labradoodles, M/F, Looking for lower shed, but not high maintenance cost, then these pups are for you. 705-437- 2790 www.doodletreasures.com GERMAN SHEPHERD Puppies. Registered, vet checked, micro- chipped, world class German lines. Family raised, excellent temperament. Also 12 week old female, crate trained. Guaran- teed. Call 705-786-0322. LAB PUPS - chocolate females, CKC registered, vet checked, first shots, champion blood lines, home raised, ready April 28. 905-349-3306. LABERNARDS-Yellow Lab & St. Bernard Cross, Family raised, ex- cellent temperament. Vet checked, first shots & dewormed. Ready April 14th. $950. Large dogs, 110-170lbs. Serious inquir- ies only please. Call (905)668- 9992 SHIH TZU PUPPIES for sale, non allergic, no shedding, vaccinated, dewormed, vet checked $450 each. Call 905-260-8855. SHIHTZU, Male.RARE BLACK, CKC REG. Wonderful Tempera- ment!!! Health Guarantee. Full Breeding Rights. $1000. Moving South. Call Linda 905-725-0002 YELLOW LABRADOR CKC REGISTERED Retriever puppies. dew-claws removed. Vet checked, microchipped. First vaccinations. Ready to go early May. Excellent hunters, great with children. $800. (905)263-8284 YOU COULD HAVE your dog under control and listening in 2 short weeks. TSURO DOG TRAINING. www.tsurodogtraining.com 905- 797-2855. 1987 Ford Thunderbird, 158 000k. No E-test needed. Runs great. Lots of power. No Rust. 3.8 V6. Fully loaded. $2500 obo. Call Chris 905-725-8332 1988 MERCEDES BENZ,300E, automatic transmission, power everything, black, grey leather in- terior, sunroof, Only 230,000kms., Not winter driven, asking $3,5000, call (905)436- 3697. 1992 FORD TAURUS, good body but minor mechanical work need- ed $500 as is. 95-404-8676. 1995 ESCORT,2dr., 5-spd stan- dard, working A/C, CD, great run- ner, nice looking, factory Mags, spoiler, clean interior. 227kms, certified, emission tested, $1900. (905)263-2068 after 3pm 1996 BMW 328i Convertible, black w/tan leather. 148,500km, Never winter driven. IMMACULATE. $16,500. Call Jim @ (905)449-3906 1997 CHRYSLER INTREPID, 3.5L. Loaded, including security system, E-tested, asking $2795. Call (905)426-1988 1998 NEON, 177K, $2499, 1998 Transport, 159k, $2999, 1997 GMC 1500 P/K, 189k, $4499. 1995 Mazda 626, 207k, fully loaded, leather, $3999. 1994 Acura Integra, 223k, $3690. Others from $1699, over 30 vehi- cles certified and E-tested, (Kelly & Sons since 1976) 905-683- 7301 or 905-424-9002. www. kellyandsonsauto.com 2000 HONDA CIVIC EX SEDAN, auto, a/c, power group. Only 76,000km, Fully certified. Only $11,888. Call Brad or Greg at PICKERING HONDA, 905-831- 5400. 2000 PONTIAC GrandAm SE $3695; 2000 FORD Taurus SE $2995; 1995 PONTIAC Transport SE 7-passenger, loaded, auto sliding door. $2295. All vehicles Certified/Emission passed. 6-month warranty included. Deal- er. (905)725-1632, (905)925- 2205 2000 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA - V6, 4dr., 4WD, 5spd, abs, a/c, fully loaded. 170kms. Certified. Good condition. $8000. Call 905- 987-5665. 2001 CHEV CAVALIER, 2dr, auto, a/c, silver, fully certified. Auto, 126,000km, very clean. Only $6,888. Call Greg or Brad at PICKERING HONDA 905-831- 5400. 2001 SATURN SC1 3-dr, 94,000kms, 5-speed manual transmission, p/s, p/b, p/w, sun- roof, air, $6,500 o.b.o. Call (905)666-2828 2002 SATURN SL1, 1.9 L, 4 cyl, auto, 96,000 km’s, air, am fm stereo, compact disc, power locks, tinted windows, power mir- rors, ABS, cruise, Cert & E tested $7,800.00 Call Shirley at (905) 666-1893 2003 GRAND PRIX GT, black, p/window, p/doors, CD, beautiful condition, inside and out, runs great, certified and E-tested. $9900 OBO. (905)721-9577 call after 6pm. 2003 HONDA CIVIC DXG sedan, auto, a/c. Beige, very clean, only 88,000km. $13,495. Call Greg or Brad at PICKERING HONDA 905-831-5400. 2004 PONTIAC GRAND AM, 100,000 km, in good condition, asking $8,000 OBO. Call 905- 377-0361 evenings and week- ends. 2004 VW PASSAT WAGON, 1.8T, GLS. Roof, leather, Alloys, charcoal gray, auto, a/c, only 38,000km, $22,588. Call Brad or Greg at PICKERING HONDA 905-831-5400. 2005 PONTIAC SUNFIRE,like new, 2.2 L Ecotec auto, power sunroof, AM/FM CD, dark metallic blue, 48,000 km, balance of fac- tory warranty, great student/com- muter car, $12,500. Call 905- 373-9548 Cobourg. 2006 DAKOTA CLUB CAB - take over lease. 20 months left on lease at 24,000km a year. 24,200 on vehicle now. Auto, air, cd, stereo, liner. $3,000 down, take over payments. Last month al- ready paid. Call (705)328-0402 2006 NISSAN ALTIMA'S - 20 To choose from. Sale price $19,432. Ajax Nissan does it again. These are the deals you've been waiting for.All are fully loaded, including alloy wheels, power seat. Bal- ance of factory warranty. As low as $129 bi-weekly on a payment to own basis. Phone. Ask for de- tails. 1-866-304-7326 LEASE PAYMENT only 239.89/month 2004 Hyundai Elantra, air, cruise, pwr. windows, standard, 43 mpg, 4 door, dealer maintained, 75,000kms- Hyundai warranty to 120K, OR, 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan $9,999 air, cruise, 135K- extended war- rant to 170K maintained by Duff's Auto, Whitby, new brakes, emis- sion tested. Call 905-448-2715 NEED FINANCING for a newer vehicle? We offer financing for: *1st Time Buyers *Bankruptcies *Divorce *Slow or No Credit. 1-866-436-2907, or apply online: www.thecreditrebuilders.ca ! ! $ ! AARON & LEO Scrap Cars & Trucks Wanted. Cash paid 7 days/week anytime. Please call 905-426-0357. $ $ ADAM & RON'S SCRAP cars, trucks, vans. Pay cash, free pick up 7 days/week (anytime) 905-424-3508 ! ! A - ALL SCRAP CARS,old cars & trucks wanted. Cash paid. Free pickup. Call Bob anytime (905)431-0407. $$$$$ JOHNNY JUNKER WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE. Has the best cash deal for your good scrap cars and trucks. Speedy service. (905)655-4609 or (416)286-6156. ! A ABLE TO PAY up to $10,000 on scrap cars & trucks running or not. Free Towing 24 hours, 7 days. (905)686-1899 (Picker- ing/Ajax) or (905)665-9279 (Oshawa/Whitby). 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 1978 CHEV 3/4 ton, 4x4, 350 4 bolt, turbo 400, 205 case, 456 po- si, A/C, 8' Fisher plough, driven daily, works great, needs body job $3500 OBO. 1967 Beau- mont, 2 d, hdt, buckets, console, all original, 283 pg, not running, great project, $3900. 1967 Chev- rolet, 2 d, hdt stock car, fresh 355, 2 sp. CSC cage, Griffin rad., 5 pt harness, $3500 with motor, $1500 without. 905-372-2662. 1978 CHEVY CHEYENNE,366 Big Block Rebuilt. Gas engine, Red. $2000. o.b.o. Contact 905- 626-6994 1990 GMC SIERRA 321,000km. New brakes, new muffler, new snowtires. New battery, new starter $2,500-obo. Pat (905)213- 6178, Greg 905-213-5669 1998 TOYOTA TACOMA,V6, auto, air. Many new extras. Well maintained, excellent condition. Certified. $15,500/ obo. 416-691- 1692, leave message ASSUME LEASE - 2006 Dodge Dakota Club Cab. CD stereo, air, liner, tow package, 48,000 km on lease, 20 month term. 25,000 km on truck, $12,000 buy back.. Last month paid $2500 cash take over lease $382.00 month. 705-328- 0402 1998 FORD "Weekender"Con- version van, auto, V8, 99,000 km, captains chairs, bench/bed, fridge, sink, TV, toilet, pw/d, A/C, teak cabinets, excellent condition, $22,000 OBO, certified. 905-342- 5203. 1998 JEEP CHEROKEE Grand 5.9 LTD. Leather, alloys, 4X4 heated seats. Showroom condition, auto. Only 69,000 km. Only $12,995. Call Greg or Brad at PICKERING HONDA 905-831- 5400. 2001 CHEVY EXPRESS VAN, full size 1-ton, 99,000 km, like new, $14,800 obo. 905-922-7015. 2002 NISSAN XTERRA SE,sil- ver,approx. 90,000kms, auto, V6, non-smoker, lady driven. A/C, tilt, tint, cruise, am/fm CD player, power package, transferable war- ranty, $17,900. (905)666-0128 2003 GMC ENVOY SLE,auto, 4 dr, 6 cyl., 4X4, slate grey exterior, sunroof, pw, ps, keyless, bucket seats, you pay no GST. Certified and e-tested. 74,000 km. $19,900. Call 905-697-4810. 36DD, Green-eyed blonde, Discreet and Independent For a pleasurable time call SHAYNA 8 a.m -7 p.m. 905-441-1661 ERICA Busty, Blue-Eyed Brunette Escape & relax with me Hours: 8am-7pm 905-242-0498 NEW BUSTY BLONDE Sexy, Sensuous & relaxing, discreet for gentlemen 905-665-2907 by appt. 8am - 10pm AAA PICKERING ANGELS ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Relaxing Massage VIP Rooms & Jacuzzi 905 Dillingham Rd. (905)420-0320 pickeringangels.com AJAX AFTER DARK Warm, Intimate relaxing massage clubmiragespa.ca (905) 619-9205 A/P PAGE B6 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, April 11, 2007 www.durhamregion.com ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS HERE..... CALL OUR CLASSIFIED REP. TODAY AJAX 905-683-0707 Family Treasures Auction Simcoe St. United Church - 66 Simcoe St. S. Oshawa SILENT AUCTION - Fri. Apr. 13th, 2-8 pm. Sat. Apr. 14th 10 am. to noon LIVE AUCTION - Sat. Apr. 14th, 12:30 pm- 5 pm. China, glassware, furniture, figurines, fur coats, unique items. (Enter off Bagot Street) Info. 905-579-2050 (Liz) 905-728-8143 (Church Office) POLICE/ESTATE AUCTION STAPLETON AUCTIONS NEWTONVILLE Saturday, April 14th, 10:00 a.m. Selling antiques from the former Legresley home Newcastle, the attractive furnishings from the Young home Bowmanville and a wide variety of unclaimed merchandise from Durham Regional Police: 6 pc. parlor suite, pressback rocker, brass bed, 11 pc. oak dining room suite (8 chairs), 6 pc. pine rec room suite, 4 pc. bedroom suite (queen), 7 pc. dinette (Swivel/Arms), display cabinets, single captain bedroom suite, Gerhard Heintzman Up- right, coffee, end tables, poker table, power tread- mill, vitamaster exerciser, old Johnson outboard, Hoover steam vac, golf clubs, POLICE: approx. 40 bikes, ind. tools, jumping castle, lawnmowers, pocket bike, electric 2 wheel scooter, televisions, movies VHS/DVD's etc. etc. Also Pamlico 2 man canoe, 13" cadorette fibre canoe, etc. Preview morning of auction Check website for updates Terms: Cash, Approved cheque (Drivers License), visa, M/C, interac AUCTIONEERS Frank and Steve Stapleton, Newtonville (905) 786-2244, 1-800-263-9886 www.stapletonauctions.com 'estate specialists since 1971' EXCELLENT AUCTION THURSDAY, APRIL 12TH - 5:30PM We sold the business assets last Saturday - this week we sell the contents of the new home, owners going west next week. Sale to be held at WARNER’S AUCTION HALL, Hwy#2 Colborne. Everything in excellent condition including 2 mahogany and one oak bedroom suites, all with good queen size mattress sets, plus 2 kid’s mates beds and matching chests and night stands, excellent oak dinette set and excellent Mission oak 9 pc dining room suite, 2 com- puter desks, 2 computers, super sofa and love seat with a matching set of pine coffee, end tables and sofa table, small bar with 2 match- ing bar stools, solid oak desk & office chair, pine hall bench, 27” col- our TV, 52” big screen TV, next to new 37” wide screen HD LCD TV, stainless steel Fridge Adair fridge with ice & water in door profes- sional series, matching HD 30” propane stove and dishwasher all stainless in new condition, front load Whirlpool auto washer with matching dryer, (note: all appliances are top of line models and only a couple years old) other sofa & chair set, occasional chairs, lazy boy chair, nearly new upright freezer, stereo with karaoke machine, other stereo, leather love seat, wall unit to hold 52” TV shelf unit, air hockey game, fooze ball table, top of line exercise bike also top of line Bowflex & exercise machine, set 4 oak bar stools, large quantity nearly new kid’s toys, small drafting table, nice chrome set, plus countless small household articles, too numerous to list. Note: everything in this sale is like new, a nice clean auction - the only things they are taking are what fit in their 5th wheel trailer - every- thing else must go! Terms: cash, cheque,Visa, M/C, Interac GARY WARNER - AUCTIONEER - 905-355-2106 www.warnersauction.com Note: no sale this Saturday AUCTION SALE Sunday April 15th, 10:00 AM (Viewing 9:00) MacGregor Auctions, Located in ORONO at Silvanus Gardens. Take 115 Hwy. to Main St. Orono Exit & Follow Signs on Mill Pond Rd. Auction features a quality offering of articles past-to-present, Antique & Modern Furniture, Collectables, Glass & China, 16' Runabout & 40 hp. motor & trailer, misc. sports items, tools & hard- ware, decorative art, plus many unique & useful articles. Te r ms Cash, Cheque, Visa,M/C, Interac (5% Buyers Premium on all articles) See: (www.macgregortheauctionadvertiser.com) CALL FOR ALL YOUR AUCTION NEEDS 905-987-2112 1-800-363-6799 BRUCE KELLETT AUCTIONS At Malcolm Sale Barn, 13200 Old Scugog Rd. 1/2 Mile South of Blackstock, Ontario. ***New Time*** TUES, APRIL 17, 5:30 PM Antique Bed, Old English Washstand with Marble To p,Old Fire Screen, Old English Oak Sideboard, Art Deco Sideboard, Old Wicker Plant Stand, Rocking Chair, Wooden Knotty Pine Microwave Stand, Corner Baker's Shelf, 2 French Doors (New), Collectors Bird Plates, Sofa & Coffee Table (Retro 50's European Style), Fire King Bowl (Green), Noritake, Crown Devon Bowl, Royal Bay- reuth Elk Creamer, Bone Handle Carving Set, Delft, Water Bruy Shelf Clock (1890 USA, not working), Old Christmas Decorations, Bunnykins Royal Doulton, Royal Albert Plate, Old Wooden Snow Shoes (Child's), Dehumidifiers (Like New), Plus MANY MORE Items... Don't Miss This Sale! BRUCE KELLETT (705)328-2185 or 1-800-398-7652 www.theauctionfever.com CORNEIL'S AUCTION BARN Friday, April 13th at 4:30 p.m. 3 miles East of Little Britain on Kawartha Lakes Rd. 4 post masters desk, 6 pc teak dining room set, walnut break front china cabinet, what not stand, 3pc chesterfield set, wing back chairs, nesting tables, brass tea wagon, leather recliner, Coca Cola cooler, pine bunk beds, round pine pedestal kitchen table and chairs, bamboo desk and chair, cedar chest, large fireplace mantle, wicker love seat, oak wall telephone, Nashville guitar, Ltd. edition print by C A Gagnon, mahogany buffet, rolls of insulation, Craftsman 5HP air compressor, Magic Chef gas stove, Maytag dryer, side by side fridge, chest freezer, Kenmore stove, 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 go to: www.corneil.theauctionadvertiser.com BATES FAMILY AUCTION 33 HALL ST., OSHAWA (905) 723-9807 AUCTION SAT. , APRIL 14TH - 4 P.M. VIEWING FROM NOON Storage from a major moving company Sale every Tuesday @ 6:00pm Quality consignments welcome We b uy contents and estates BRUCE KELLETT AUCTIONS Selling Household Contents: Antiques, Collectibles & Furniture Sale at 380 Alliance Ave.,Toronto, ON SUN, APRIL 15, 12 NOON East Lake Dresser, Art Deco Bedroom Set, Wood- en Hand-Made Ship, Gramophone & Much More! BRUCE KELLETT (905)986-4447 or 1-800-398-7652 www.theauctionfever.com WEDNESDAY, April 18th: 4:45 pm Auction Sale of Furniture, Antiques and Collectables for a Toronto home, selling at Neil Bacon Auctions Ltd., 1 km west of Utica To Include:Chesterfield suite, kitchen suite, bedroom suite, prints, lamps, chests, plus many other interesting items. Sale Managed and Sold By NEIL BACON AUCTIONS LTD. 905-985-1068 SAT. APRIL. 14 - 10AM at MCLEAN AUCTION CEN- TER - 2194 Little Britain Rd., LINDSAY large antique auction of collectables, glass and china, 35 Royal Doulton Figurines, antique, quality and modern furni- ture, contents of several local estates and closing an- tique/furniture vendor closing, also selling for financial institution 2000 Honda, Hundreds of items, don't miss this interesting sale, Info 705-324-2783 MCLEAN AUCTIONS or view at www.mcleanauctions.com Auction Sale Sat. April 14 @ 4 pm Haydon Auction Barn, ONExc.selection from a Courtice Estate & Coins & Currency:Oak Din. Table/4 Chairs, Dble Bed & Dresser/Mirror, Teal Sofa set, Pink Chairs (70’s), Filing Cab., Wooden Desk/Chair, Wooden Hutch, Shelves, Qty. of Books/Magazines, Crocks, Cement Sundial, Glass & China, Pictures, Collectibles, Linens.Visit www.donstephensonauctioneer.com Auctioneer Don Stephenson 905-263-4402 or 705-277-9829 CANDO RENOVATIONS INC. Call (905) 686-5211 Bathrooms •Windows • Doors • Additions • Basements •All Home Renovations • Also Making Home Accessible • Minor/Major • Animal Damage & Removal • Chimney Repair • Skylight Repair • Eavestrough Repair 416-299-1788 LICENCED & INSURED FREE ESTIMATES ROOFING REPAIRS by RAPID TAC WET BASEMENT? SEAL YOUR INVESTMENT Foundation Repair • Window Wells • Weeping Tile Repair • Concrete Work • Repair • Parging • Interlocking Stone • Retaining Walls FREE ESTIMATES • Call Justin: 416-520-6121 MOTHER'S DAY SPECIAL Let Perfect Maid take care of all your housekeeping needs. We do not cut corners Evening Appts. Fully Bonded. Saturdays available 905-686-5424 We also do house painting! IAAP will once again be celebrating ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALSÆ DAY by hosting a workshop "Change & Attitude" on April 25, 2007 at the Best Western, Oshawa. Our speakers are Arlie Brayman and Tricia Hasenclever, both of whom have a wealth of experience in providing individuals with tools to achieve their potential. Why not expand your horizons and join us for an informative and challenging day. For more information go to: www.iaapdurham.com. HANDIMAN * Painting * Drywall * Plastering * Carpentry * Basements * Bathrooms 416-937-1948 HOME IMPROVEMENT SPECIALIST •Eavestrough •Soffit •Facsia Free Quote Call Maurice 416-837-6821 or 905-436-7674 Painting Garage & Basement Clean Up Grass Cutting Yard Cleaning Eaves trough cleaning tree cutting For free estimates call (905)420-0402 cell (905)903-0402 ALL PRO PAINTING AND WALLPAPERING Repair & Stucco ceilings Decorative finishes & General repairs 20% off for seniors (905)404-9669 Tor.Line 647-868-9669 TMS PAINTING & DECOR Interior & Exterior European Workmanship Fast, clean, reliable service (905)428-0081 CLEAN MOMENT Experienced European cleaning. Residential. Pickering & Ajax area. For service call 647-295-0771 "Clean is our middle name" LAURIE'S HOUSECLEANING I work alone. 21 yrs. in business. I do everything AND I also bring my own cleaners.Weekly, Bi-Weekly & Saturday's (905) 995-2248 CEDARS FOR HEDGING Tr ee & Stump Removal Cedar Guy Inc. 416-876-0007 REMOVE YOUR CRIMINAL records Fast. We do Pardons and US Waivers. Don't be embar- rassed. 1-800-298-5520 governmentpardons.ca” TAX PREPARATION EFILE prepared by a professional accountant. Great rates, also corporate tax & accounting. Call JUDY KUKSIS CGA 905-426-2900 Cobourg Doll Show & Sale Sat. April 14th 10am-4pm Columbus Community Centre 232 Spencer St. $5.00 Admission, Seniors & $3.00 Call: Josie Hancock 705 292 9971 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, April 11, 2007, PAGE B7 A/Pwww.durhamregion.com Place your auction ad at 905-683-0707 BAYES, John Anthony James - At age 41, John died on Sunday, April 8, 2007 at his home in Little Britain after a courageous battle with melanoma cancer. Cherished husband of Lorraine (nee Cole). Loving father of Christina and Grace. Dearly loved son of Jack and Bonnie Bayes of Pickering. Dear brother of Jacqueline Lancaster of Courtice and Jamie Bayes of Ajax. Loved uncle of Dakota, Cas- sidy, Austin, Ashlynn and Brodee and son-in-law of Cathy Cole of Scarborough and George Cole (Darlene) of Ajax. Survived by his grandmother Bernadette Di Nova of Scarborough. The family of John Bayes will receive friends at the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, "McDermott-Panabaker Chapel",216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905-985- 2171) on Wednesday, April 11th from 7 - 9 p.m. and Thursday, April 12th from 3 - 5 and 7 - 9 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held in the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 1710 Scugog Street (Hwy 7A) in Port Perry on Friday, April 13th at 10:30 a.m. with Father Peter Lackmanec officiating. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Port Perry Hospital Foundation. On-line condolences may be left at www.waggfuneralhome.com BROWN, Kenneth Daniel -Passed away peace- fully on Tuesday, April 10, 2007 at his residence in Newcastle at the age of 67. Loving husband of Lynda for 39 years. Devoted father of Steven (Lo- ri-Ann) and Michael (Candice). Cherished Papa of Kyle, Ashley, Emma and Grace. Dear son of Irene Hopwood and the late Daniel Brown. Predeceased by his brother David Brown. Ken will be sadly missed by family, friends and all who knew him. Fr iends and family may visit at THE SIMPLE ALTERNATIVE FUNERAL CENTRE,1057 Brock Road, Pickering, 905-686-5589 on Thursday, April 12, 2007 from 2 - 4 pm and 7 - 9 pm. The funeral service will be held in the Chapel at 11 am on Fri- day, April 13, 2007. An interment ceremony will be held at a later date. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society in memory of Ken would be greatly appreciated by his family. BUSHELL, Kathleen (Kathy) On April 5th, 2007, Kathy loving and devoted wife of Antony, Loving "Mom" of Tammy and her husband Albert Hill, and their children Alisha, Tori and Austin. Friends will be received at the ACCETTONE FUNERAL HOME 384 Finley Ave., Ajax (905-428-9090) on Wednesday April 11th, 2007 from 7-9 pm to cele- brate Kathy's Life. CHESNEY, Victorine It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved Victorine Chesney on Easter Monday 2007. She went to be with the Lord, peacefully with family by her side. She will be missed by her friends, family and her extended family at Faith Family Church. The family will receive friends at the McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Old Kingston Road, Picker- ing Village (Ajax) 905-428-8488 on Thursday April 12, from 6 to 8 p.m. and Friday April 13th from 7 to 9 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held at Faith Family Church (75 Chambers Drive, Ajax) on Sat- urday April 14th, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. Donations can be made to the Faith Family Church. A Book of Condolence may be signed at www.mceachnie-funeral.ca JANACEK, Robert Charles "Bob"May 18, 1959- April 6, 2007 Bob's gone fishing! He lived life to the fullest. Dearly loved by Jessica, Ben, and Glendalynn. Cherished son of Lillian, and Joseph Janacek. Much loved by his brothers, and sisters, Mike and Cory Janacek, Debby and Wayne Morris- sey, Sue and Ned Talmey, Wendy Moss and Kevin Van Sickle, and Lynn Janacek. Bob will be missed by many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and neph- ews.Dear son in-law of Vivian and Alvin Broui- lette. Pre-deceased by dear friend, Kim Barry. Bob had many long time special friends who have been there for him, and the family thanks them for their support. The family received friends at ST. GEORGE'S ANGLICAN CHURCH ( Randall Drive & Kingston Road, Pickering, 905-683-7981) on Tuesday, April 10th, 2007 from 11:00-12:00 p.m. A service of remembrance followed at 12:00 noon. Arrangements entrusted to the McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME (28 Old Kingston Road, Picker- ing, 905-428-8488). If family and friends so de- sire, donations to the Church of the Holy Trinity- Outreach, or to Lakeridge Health Whitby-Palliative Care Unit would be greatly appreciated. A Book of Condolence may be signed at www.mceachnie-funeral.ca LADEROUTE, Ambrose Edward "Boots"Sud- denly, but peacefully at his home in Ajax on Mon- day, April 9, 2007 in his 82nd year. Loving hus- band of Marjorie. Predeceased by his beloved wife Madeline. Dear father of Mary Ann (Alex), Lynn Marie (Randy), Larry (Debbie), Kathy, and Cindy (Bruce), and step-father of Patricia, and Sheila Boyer. Adored by his grandchildren and great- grandchildren; too numerous to list. A wonderful fa- ther, step-father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, friend, gardener, and "Candyman" whose memory will be cherished by so very many. The family will receive friends at the McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Old Kingston Road, Picker- ing Village (Ajax) 905-428-8488 on Thursday April 12, 2007 from 11:00am to 1:00p. The funeral ser- vice will follow in the chapel at 1:00pm. Cremation. A Book of Condolence may be signed at www.mceachnie-funeral.ca YWCA Durham 25th Annual WOMEN OF DISTINCTION AW ARDS GALA Thursday, May 10, 2007Thursday, May 10, 2007 Deer Creek Golf and Banquet FacilityDeer Creek Golf and Banquet Facility 2700 Audley Road, North Ajax Ticket Price: $95 for one/ $120 for two - if purchased prior to April 10 Ticket Price: $120 if purchased after April 10 Reception and Silent Auction Review: 6:00 p.m. Dinner: 7:00 p.m. To order tickets call YWCA Durham 905-723-2538 ext. 207 Master of CeremMaster of Ceremoniesonies::Dan Carter, CHEX Guest SpeakerGuest Speaker ::Dr. Kirsty Duncan, University of Toronto Death NoticesDeath NoticesDeath Notices To place your personalized In Memoriam, call 905-683-0707 (Ajax) and let one of our professional advisors help you. 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. www.durhamregion.com NO DIPLOMA? 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FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL THE HOTLINE: 905.440.4537 TERM 5 STARTS MAY 4th • RECONNECT WITH YOUR EDUCATION • Training for Building Caretaker, Custodian, Industrial Plant Cleaner, Long Term Care Custodian CERTIFICATIONS INCLUDE: • WHMIS Training • First Aid/CPR • Fall Protection Training and Certifi cation • Observation & Report Writing • Entry level employment in hospitality careers • Preparation for employment in the food industry, catering and event planning CERTIFICATIONS INCLUDE: • WHMIS Training • First Aid/CPR • Smart Serve • Food Handler Certifi cation BUILDING MAINTENANCE 2 CREDITS STARTS MAY 4, 2007 2 CREDITS WAL-MART CORRECTION NOTICE Due to circumstances beyond our control, the Children’s Light Up Sandals advertised in our current fl yer (ending April 7th) may not be available in all stores. ========================== We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. PA GE B8 ◆ NEWS A DVERTISER ◆ April 11, 2007A/P PICKERING — The Pickering Pan- thers tyke select ‘Red’ hockey team took Erie, Pennsylvania by storm. The Panthers earned the title banner at an Erie Major Mite Select Tournament hosted in that U.S. city recently. With Canadian flag tattoos proudly displayed on their cheeks, the Pickering seven-year-olds roared to a 4-0 record at the tournament. In the final, the Pan- thers scored a 9-2 win over host Erie Lions. Following the big win, players were awarded medals and players skat- ed a victory lap with the trophy. The Panthers started their champion- ship run with back-to-back shutout vic- tories. First, Pickering blanked Wheat- field, New York 5-0 and then Crawford, Penn. 9-0 in Game 2. Goalie Christopher Watson earned shutouts. A win in Game 3 guaranteed the Panthers a spot in the final, and they wouldn’t be denied. The Pickering tykes came out focused en route to a 13-1 win over the Erie Lions. Game most valuable player award winners were Nicholas Cirone, Mat- thew Binetti, Nicholas Sribny and Chris- topher Watson. Team members are Stephen Bell, Matthew Binetti, Jacob Burkin, James Christoforatos, Nicholas Cirone, Antonio Defilippis, Jonathon Gurney, Alex Mulya, Lucas Natale, Troy O’Halloran, Ryan Pardoe, Cole Reimer, Nicholas Sribny, Christopher Watson and Daniel Wu. Pickering Panthers tyke select ‘Reds’ skate off with Erie tournament title