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Detectives are trying to determine if the collision that saw the man’s Pontiac veer under a truck was de- liberate, and if his subsequent death a kilometre away from the original crash scene was a suicide, said OPP Sergeant Cam Woolley. “It’s being investigated as a likely domestic (incident),” said Sgt. Wool- ley, who wasn’t able to provide the identity of the 39-year-old man or his relationship to the woman who was in his car when the incident occurred near Whites Road. Witnesses told OPP the Grand Am had been seen driving rapidly and er- ratically before it came into collision with the transport truck around 9:20 p.m. “It swerved under the trailer,” Sgt. Woolley said. “The car went partially under the trailer... which probably worked out for the better. “It effectively bounced the car back out so it didn’t get pulled in and crushed,” Sgt. Woolley said. “It spat the car out.” The female passenger, remarkably, sustained just minor injuries that re- quired treatment at hospital before she was released, Sgt. Woolley said. The driver got out of the wrecked Grand Am and walked off down the highway before being struck by an- other transport truck about a kilome- tre away. Police are trying to determine if the man walked into the path of the truck; the collision occurred in a live traffic lane, Sgt. Woolley said. Express lanes were shut down for several hours as an investigation of the two scenes was carried out. OPP detectives will interview the woman as they try to explain the bizarre turn of events, Sgt. Woolley said. Witnesses who haven’t already spo- ken to police are asked to call Whitby OPP at 905-668-3388. THESE BOOTS ARE MADE FOR GIVING Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo Pickering firefighters will hit local plazas on Saturday, May 26 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. to raise money for their annual Boot Drive. The donations will go toward Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering as part of the proceeds from the Mayors’ Char- ity Classic golf tournament. Last year, the Boot Drive raised $25,000. Firefighters Tom Deschamps and Neil DeLory are raring to go. [ Briefly ] Sixteen year old arrested after witnesses help police track stolen SUV suspect PICKERING — Citizens helped police track the teenaged driver of a stolen SUV after it collided head-on with another vehicle Saturday afternoon in Pickering. Durham cops were called to Dencourt Drive in the Finch Av enue - Rosebank Road area around 3 p.m. after a Honda CRV slammed head-on into a Ford pickup. The driver of the Honda -- stolen earlier in the day in Toronto -- leapt from the vehicle and took off on foot, but was pursued by a number of wit- nesses who provided police with ongoing updates of the suspect’s location. Police arrested a teen as he sat on a curb a distance away from the crash scene. The 16- year-old Ajax boy is charged with possession of property obtained by crime, dangerous driving and failing to stop at the scene of an accident. [ Index ] Editorial Page, A6 Sports, B1 Entertainment, B3 Classified, B4 [ Call us] General: 905 683 5110 Distribution: 905 683 5117 General Fax: 905 683 7363 Newsroom Fax: 905 683 0386 Pressrun 49,900 durhamregion.com DURHAM — The provincial gov- ernment is investing $60,000 to train more nurses in critical care at Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering, Pickering- Ajax-Uxbridge MPP Wayne Arthurs announced May 14. “We’re facing an increasing demand for critical care services because of our growing and aging population,” Mr. Arthurs said in a press release. He said this will ensure more nurses are trained at RVAP, which will provide care for seriously injured or critically- ill patients, and greater use of special- ized equipment and technology. The government invested a total of $7 million across Ontario to train more than 270 nurses based on new provin- cial critical care nursing standards. RVAP will train three nurses with the funding and the Centenary site in Scarborough gets $100,000, training five. Lakeridge Health Oshawa is re- ceiving $120,000 and is training 10 nurses. The money also goes toward a new critical care nursing e-learning pro- gram. The program is operated in partner- ship with Durham College and aims to accommodate nurses who cannot attend actual classes due to distance or family responsibilities. The funding is part of the provincial government’s $90 million critical-care strategy. Officers shouldn’t be guarding small claims courts: White DURHAM — Court security is under scrutiny in the region as the police services board reviews the types of services it should be offering for pro- vincial and federal courthouses. With rising costs and increasing case numbers, the board -- which is charged with determining the appro- priate level of court security -- wants to review court security obligations to find savings. Regional taxpayers are currently on the hook for more than $6 million annually through the police budget to provide daily court security, police say. That does not include additional security in high-risk cases like outlaw motorcycle gang trials. The vast majority of the $6 million is paid out in wages to police officers and civilian special constables who pro- tect court participants and accompany prisoners to and from holding cells. “Staffing metal detectors and pro- viding armed officers to guard small claims courts are not core police secu- rity functions,” said Police Chief Vern White in a statement. Over the past few years, the number of prisoners has increased substantial- ly. In 2005, police handled 14,286 pris- oners. The number jumped to 18,324 in 2006. In the first quarter of 2007 alone, the prisoner numbers are up 25 per cent. “We see the same faces time and time again,” Chief White said. “If they attend criminal court, it averages 11 appearances before the case gets re- solved. The prisoners outnumber the cell capacity and we end up opening up police cells to hold people for the courts.” A review of court security costs will search for a number of potential sav- ings, such as eliminating the practice of having at least one armed police officer in every court building and re- Police probe bizarre Hwy. 401 crash Hospital receives $60,000 to train nurses how to better serve critical-care patients Court security costs taxpayers $6 million annually ✦ See Durham, Page A2 Catholic trustees deny staff’s choice for the project By Crystal Crimi ccrimi@durhamregion.com DURHAM — An energy audit pro- posal has been temporarily turned off by Catholic school board trustees. Trustees rejected staff’s choice to have Toronto Hydro Energy Servic- es complete a system-wide building utilities savings audit at the Durham Catholic District School Board’s May 14 meeting. The recommended com- pany scored the highest through a proposal evaluation process, but not by much. Oshawa Trustee Fred Jones asked why staff recommended Toronto Hydro Energy Services for the job when its score of 300.52 was so close to Ameresco Canada’s 298, but costs $76,000 more. He also asked what would be the negative impact of going with Ameresco. “The negative impact would be that detailed, analytical lack of informa- tion,” said Tim Robins, senior man- agement, facilities services. Mr. Robins said it was felt Toronto Hydro had the best submission based on its technical approach, which made up the largest part of scoring. The company would provide more details through the review, which other com- panies didn’t include, he said. The committee also looked at the experi- ence each company brought forth. “They bring a very broad experi- ence factor,” said Mr. Robins. Brock-Scugog-Uxbridge Trustee Kathy LeFort asked about the close- ness of the two top scores. “I question whether the evaluation process is flawed,” said Trustee Le- Fort. Mr. Robins said marks were given based on schedule, price, technical, and other areas, with the techni- cal measure making up the highest portion. Trustee LeFort asked if the technical portion was weighted too strong. “I’m still struggling when they’re so close,” said Trustee LeFort. According to a staff report, those applying for the audit had to include the company’s history, experience in similar projects, the resumes of key personnel to be assigned to the project, an estimated project sched- ule, the pricing structure and service proposed, as well as references and confirmation of no conflicts of inter- est with anyone involved. Each of the 10 request for proposal submissions were evaluated by a six- member committee using a scoring sheet. The three top scorers then provided a one-hour presentation on their pro- posal to the committee, which again scored them with final results of 300.52 for Toronto Hydro Energy, 298 for Ameresco Canada, and 283.83 for MCW Custom Energy Solutions Ltd. Proposed project fees were $45,000 for Ameresco Canada, $121,080 for To ronto Hydro Energy Services, and $205,000 for MCW. The highest of the 10 submissions was Johnson Controls, with a $365,000 bid, and the second lowest was Digital Climate at $105,600. Trustee LeFort motioned to give the contract to Ameresco. The board approved and referred the motion back to staff for more information on awarding it to the second highest scorer, following comments by super- intendent Paul Pulla. Mr. Pulla said they make every at- tempt to be totally transparent, but there could be legal ramifications for going with another bidder based on the report in front of them. He sug- gested staff come back with another recommendation. According to the report, Enbridge Gas confirmed the board’s eligible for a $20,000 incentive allowance to offset the cost of an energy audit. The proposal is part of Durham Catholic’s The Road to Student Suc- cess focus, which includes energy conservation and identifying im- provements to help save money. The board budgets about $5 million a year for utilities in its 2.8 million square feet of facilities. The plan to perform an energy audit was originally put on hold at the April 23 Durham Catholic District School Board meeting, when trustees tabled a staff proposal to spend more than $121,000 on the energy audit until a list of project bids was provided. 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Court security costs and prisoner counts are simply not sustainable and security decisions have not been based on real- istic risk assessment.” ✦ Durham from page A1 Durham police to review ways to save court security costs FOLLOW ALL OUR BLOGGERS:Visit durhamregion.typepad.comCatholic school energy-audit proposal delayed By Jennifer Stone jstone@durhamregion.com AJAX — The future was feted during this year’s YWCA Women of Distinction gala. For the 25th anniversary of the event, held Thursday at Deer Creek, the selection com- mittee made the unconven- tional move of honouring all four Young Women of Distinc- tion nominees, along with five other women who have made a difference in their commu- nity. The group included the four young women because “they represent the future,” said the committee in its letter to YWCA officials. Alexandra Hubley of All Saints Catholic Secondary in Whitby, Stephanie Matthews of Notre Dame Catholic Sec- ondary School in Ajax, along with Julisa Stuart and Katie Zeppieri, both of Anderson Collegiate in Whitby, were all bestowed the honour. The four were among 27 women nominated for the honour in Durham this year. The honour will serve as a “reminder of all the things I want to do in my life ...and to continue on this path and be a woman of distinction in the future as well,” said Ms. Hubley, an honour roll French immersion student. She is cap- tain of the school’s rugby team and has worked as a Volun- teer in Corporate Conscience. As well, she is responsible for raising awareness and collec- tion of recycling products from corporations in Pickering, to promote a healthy environ- ment. Ms. Matthews, who initi- ated her school’s first women’s rugby team, made her way to the stage on crutches, purport- edly a rugby-related injury. “Because of this award, I will, every day, strive forward to de- serve it,” said Ms. Matthews, an honour roll student who wishes to become a teacher. She is the current president of her school’s Student Athletic Association and designed and ran a substantial anti-smoking campaign. She referenced the story of Olympic speed-skater Dan Jensen, who won gold, which he dedicated to his sister who died just as he was to skate in his first Olympics. “This is my gold medal, for my little sister who passed away,” said Ms. Matthews. Ms. Stuart, also an honour roll student, has been a leader in the Culture of Peace Com- mittee, the drama club, An- derson’s Black History events, Multi-Cultural Month activi- ties and the Fostering Hope campaign, which raises funds to support Anderson’s foster child in Africa. “I hope I can make you guys proud,” she said, in accepting the award. Ms. Zeppieri has worked on human rights initiatives, and in 2005, she and another An- derson student were selected to represent Ontario youth at the United Nations Regional Consultation on Violence Against Children. “To be even nominated as a Young Woman of Distinc- tion in my community is an achievement I could not have done on my own,” said the honour roll student. There were 23 women nomi- nated in the Women of Dis- tinction category, with five of them -- Carol Ashton, Anna Diduca, Tamisha Parris, Linda Rumble and Veronica Vernon -- taking the honours. The award was especially poignant for Ms. Ashton, a 30-year employee of Commu- nity Living Oshawa Clarington, who is only two years from retirement. “It’s particularly meaningful when you reach this age to be able to say, yes, I have made a difference,” she said. Ms. Parris had her six- week-old baby with her for the awards ceremony. The To- ronto resident joined the Dur- ham Regional Police Service in 2005 and during the summer of 2006, developed and coordi- nated a Youth in Policing pro- gram for Durham high school students. “I live in Toronto, but a lot of the work I do is in Durham Region,” she said. Ve r onica Vernon has start- ed after-school and Saturday youth programs, with a focus on helping youth and stopping violence in the community. “I enjoy so much the work I’m doing in the community,” she said. Linda Rumble’s nephew was killed in an accident when he was very young and he became an organ donor. A friend who worked at Toronto’s Hospital for Sick Children told her then that “only two in 10 families consented to have their child’s organs donated.” Since then, Ms. Rumble has worked to raise public awareness for organ do- nation and is co-chairwoman of the Donor Family Advisory Council for Ontario. She initiated a letter-writing campaign and helped petition the government to successfully pass an act respecting nation- al organ donor awareness in Canada. While she was unable to walk with her nephew to the operating room where his organs were harvested, “I’ve continued to walk with him” by doing this work, she said. Anna Diduca, a survivor of domestic violence, is one of only eight Petro Canada retail- ers who have been selected to begin the new Neighbours Coffee Shop and Convenience Store concept in Ontario. 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Covering the Pickering news scene kcalis@durhamregion.comREPORTER KRISTEN CALISNEWS ADVERTISER 905-683-5110 Region wants help finding dead birds for testing By Erin Hatfield ehatfield@durhamregion.com DURHAM — Now that the birds have re- turned from their winter south, the Region’s West Nile testing program is back on. On May 14 the Durham Region health de- partment began its West Nile virus (WNV) surveillance. “We have participated in dead bird surveil- lance since 2001,” said Laura Freeland, with Durham’s environmental health department. “For Durham Region (birds) have always been the first indicator of West Nile virus.” WNV is a disease passed between birds and mosquitoes. The virus is spread to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito. Residents are encouraged to contact the health department, by phone or online, when they spot a dead crow, blue jay or raptor such as eagles, hawks and owls. Since 2001, WNV has been confirmed in birds, mosquitoes, horses and humans in On- tario. Last year, there were 42 human cases of the virus reported in Ontario. None have been reported in Durham since 2002. During the 2006 season, the Region sub- mitted 57 birds for testing with seven positive for the virus. “We have always had a confirmed case every year since 2001,” Ms. Freeland said. In addition to positive birds, 182 mosquito pools across the province proved to be infect- ed in 2006, including seven from Durham. Throughout the summer, the health depart- ment will conduct a number of activities to monitor WNV, including implementing an adult mosquito-trapping program, a larval mosquito surveillance program and a larvi- ciding program. “When we do find positive WNV we will always issue a release,” Ms. Freeland said. She encourages residents to minimize their risk of exposure by reducing the number of mosquitoes breeding in stagnant water around the home. 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Police say the driver refused to exit the SUV and was arrested after a brief struggle. Sarabjit Harripaulsingh, 46, is charged with impaired operation, exceeding .08, and flight from police. Anyone with information about impaired drivers or driving complaints is asked to con- tact their nearest police station. Anonymous tips can be make to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Warm weather sees return of West Nile season Ajax man faces impaired driving charge after police cruiser damaged By Crystal Crimi ccrimi@durhamregion.com DURHAM — For James Loney, admit- ting he was gay allowed him to join the human race, Durham students heard during a first-of-its-kind anti-homopho- bia event. About 100 members of gay-straight alliances from Durham public high schools gathered May 7 to learn more about anti-homophobia education and issues concerning lesbian, gay, bisex- ual and transgender people. The event was organized by Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation District 13 (OSSTF) in partnership with the Dur- ham District School Board. “The problem with homosexuals or any kid dealing with sexual orientation is they feel alone,” said David Martin, chairman of the district’s gay-straight alliance. The event showed students they’re not alone and provided tools for overcoming homophobia, said Mr. Martin. Students heard from Mr. Loney, a gay Christian activist held hostage in Iraq, Lori Doonan, a lesbian police officer, Ar- thur Hall, a member of PRIDE Durham College and University of Ontario Insti- tute of Technology, and Lindsey Clarke, a member of Parents and Friends of Les- bians And Gays (PFLAG) and creator of its Durham chapter. “It’s really a miracle we have this gath- ering today,” said Mr. Loney. “This to my mind would have been unthinkable 10 years ago.” Homophobia is still present throughout the world and the Middle East, where he was held hostage in Iraq while working for a Christian peace- making team. Mr. Loney said if he had been exposed as gay through the media or his Internet writings, it would have made the situation much worse. He was especially nervous when his captors asked if he was married or had kids. “I was in terror of my life; I didn’t want to lie, but I couldn’t tell them who I was,” said Mr. Loney. At home in Canada, media discovered he was gay, but didn’t publish the infor- mation after being informed it would endanger his life. During question period, students asked what was the most profound change panelists encountered when coming out. “I’d have to say the most profound change was a huge weight off my shoul- ders,” said Ms. Doonan, an OPP officer with the Queen’s Park detachment and a member of the OPP/GTA diversity council. She’s also an executive member of Serving with Pride. Another student asked if her sexuality created problems in becoming a cop, but she said it wasn’t known then. Ms. Doonan added it’s still a subject where attitudes are changing. “I just want to thank the straight part of the alliance as well,” said Ms. Doonan. She said they’re role models and will only make things better for those who have to face such challenges. Students also asked how long they’ve been aware of their sexuality. Mr. Hall said he knew around Grade 6 to 8, but didn’t come to terms with it until Grade 10. Although he dealt with some negative comments when it was discovered, eventually people ran out of things to say and at least he was out of the closest. Ms. Doonan said she knew in university, but didn’t acknowledge it until she was 24. She said she’s very fortunate to have an ex-husband who was her support system. It also took Mr. Loney a long time. He said he put his feelings in a box and compensated by deciding he was going to be a priest so people wouldn’t ask why he didn’t have a girlfriend. In his last year of university, he decided he would be hiding by doing that. When he was about 29, a “beautiful man” visited his home and, for the first time, he al- lowed himself to feel attraction instead of hiding it away. Mr. Loney was asked what difficulties he’s encountered as a gay Christian man. “Being Catholic, the Catholic church has a bit of a problem with queers and I think we know about that some of us,” said Mr. Loney. “This is one of the those things I think the Catholic church is wrong about,” said Mr. Loney, and added it’s been wrong about various things in the past. Mr. Loney said he thinks God is love. In response to another question, also dealing with rejection by religious groups, Mr. Loney said any time the name of God is used to bless violence or hatred, it’s not the truth. “I wouldn’t contribute it so much to religion as people’s attitudes,” said Mr. Hall, and added 90 per of the time, churches discuss love and acceptance. Ms. Clarke also had some advice for students. “For you coming out... you have to be patient with your parents,” said Ms. Clarke, and added they need time to get use to the news. “You have to understand, too, that your parents have to come out, your whole family has to,” said Ms. Clarke. She said they have to grieve the loss of the vision they had for their child’s future. Ms. Clarke said it’s surprising how many people in the gay community don’t know about PFLAG, a non-profit, confidential group which holds meet- ings for people to share their experi- ences. Mostly parents attend, but so do gay people preparing to come out. At the end of the event, students were encouraged to go back to their schools and plan their own events for May 17, the international day to end homopho- bia. Student Patrick Wyman, of R.S. 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The special one-day event held for 120 students focused on anti-homophobia education and awareness of issues that concern lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered students. ‘It’s really a miracle we have this gathering today. This to my mind would have been unthinkable 10 years ago.’ JAMES LONEY WAREHOUSE SALE SANDALS, SANDALS, SANDALS FOOTWEAR FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY! Mon. – Thurs. 10 am - 5 pm Fri. 10 am - 7 pm Sat. 9 am - 5 pm Sun. 11 am - 4 pm SAVE 50% OFF $3499 REG. $69.99 *Selected styles. *While quantities last. Ladies Softmoc Leather Sandals SALE submitted photo These kids cleaned up On April 23, Adam Brown’s Grade 7 class at Brother Andre Catholic School in Ajax cleaned up a polluted creek and its surrounding area to celebrate Earth Day. Their haul included four tires, an old bicycle, several rusted buckets and eight full bags of garbage. 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. PAGE A6 ◆ NEWS A DVERTISER ◆ MAY 16, 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 CAW needs to get in step To the editor: I recently viewed the movie An Inconvenient Truth by Al Gore. The message of his movie hit home. I have always tried to recycle as best I can according to the Region’s instructions, which brings me to point one. Why is our recycling process so far behind? We recently in- troduced the green bin that had been used in Markham for two years. The list of items they can recycle is far greater than ours (e.g., the Styrofoam meat-pack- aging trays, plastic wrapping on cases of pop). Another question is can we and if not, why not, put pet excre- ment in the green bins. Surely re- cycling there would divert a lot of waste to landfill. Is the question here that it needs to be profitable before it can be recycled.... the value of our earth is not good enough. My second question goes to Buzz Hargrove and the Canadian Auto Workers. They put tremen- dous pressure on the big three for higher-paying contracts etc. Why did they not put pressure on them to develop hybrid fuel cars and other energy-saving programs such as the Japanese have done? The writing has been on the wall.... CAW jobs would not be in the danger they are in if their employers would build the cars necessary for today’s envi- ronment and would be available for the tax cuts etc. that fuel-ef- ficiency brings. The CAW should stop blaming the government and look in its own cupboard and create its own solutions. I encourage everyone to see An Inconvenient Truth and learn more and seek out more answers and learn more ways of recycling. As the point of the movie states, sustaining our planet and liveli- hood should be reason enough. Jo e Mitschang Sr. Ajax No need for second European trip To the editor: Here we go again folks, the Durham Region European road trip is on again. Once again, taxpayers are funding Regional councillors so that they can get an even broader view of how Eu- rope disposes of waste. Presum- ably they did not learn anything on the last trip, so that was a les- son in wasting our money. Has nobody at the Region ever heard of the Internet or perhaps ask- ing overseas Canadian embassy commercial staff to do a bit of work for us? It seems to me Durham Re- gion’s works committee is not only taking themselves for a ride but also taking us for one as well. I would also question why the non-elected Chairman needs to go on these little soirees? Surely the committee members are big boys and can look after them- selves. They are now talking of inviting non-Regional staff! - Well, I would like to go, too, please as I am sure would hun- dreds of other folks who will be footing the bill. Kudos to (Os- hawa) Councillor Brian Nichol- son who seems to be the only member who has the intestinal fortitude to question this farce. And, by the way, Councillor Rick Johnson, another part of your mandate is to protect our wallets and not authorize blank cheques for world tours. I would refer to a recent ex- cellent letter from Alan Wil- liams pertaining to local hostel closures. There are much more important things to spend our tax monies on. I would rather see a homeless mother and her chil- dren sheltered and fed than pay for a bunch of jolly old pals tak- ing sightseeing tours of Europe at our expense! Disgraceful. 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[ Letters Policy ]-- We welcome letters that include name, city of residence and phone numbers for verification. Writers are generally limited to 200 words and one submission in 30 days. We decline announcements, poetry, open letters, consumer complaints, congratulations and thank you notes. The editor reserves the right to edit copy for length, style and clarity. Opinions expressed by letter writers are not necessarily those of the News Advertiser. Due to the volume of letters, not all will be printed. Fax: 905-683-0386; e- mail: mjohnston@ durhamregion. com. The newspaper contacts only those whose submissions have been chosen for publication. IN THE COMMUNITY When it comes to running show, Mom rules /4& T his Mother’s Day has got me thinking. Ticked, actu- ally. I’m wondering who the first male bonehead was that decided we should run the show, that the world needed to move from matriarchy to patri- archy. Goddess to God. Mother Earth to Father in Heaven. We had a pretty sweet deal there for a very long time. All we had to do was go out and hunt or fish with the boys now and then, throw together a canoe or shelter here and there, maybe fend off the odd desultory raid and the rest of the day was ours. The women did everything else and they did it remarkably well. They cooked, farmed, made our clothing, chose the leaders and raised the children. They made important decisions. In many native cultures when a man married he lived with his wife’s clan. Children belonged to the mother’s people. Men, largely, hung out around the fire, smoking, swapping stories and comparing loin-cloths. We got to play with our children. And when we grew tired of that we would see if we couldn’t make some more children. Nice work if you can get it. Who was the idiot who thought that needed to be changed? This Mother’s Day as I stop and look around the world, I don’t think the patriarchy thing is working too well. In fact I think it’s a bit of a square peg in a round hole. I may be wrong but I don’t think a world ruled by women or even a world where rule was equally shared by men and women, would’ve allowed the wholesale slaughter of so many children in so many wars. Nor would it favour one sex over the other, exulting and spoiling its male offspring while keep- ing its daughters ignorant and servile. I’m just guessing here, but I think the pain of childbirth greatly raises the currency of all children for women. I’m not slamming men. I like men. Men are very good at a lot of things. We can make a dovetail joint so tight it’ll last 100 years, we can run and jump and shoot a puck with breath- taking accuracy. We barbecue a mean steak. We can piggyback children all day long. We can move couches and fridges and armoires. But we are lousy rul- ers. Our track record stinks. After violently wresting the steward- ship of this planet from our female forbears, what have we done? We have begat a legacy of war, famine, pestilence and not asking for directions. We have crushed beauty, squandered re- sources and denied nature at every turn. We’ve had our de- structive little joy ride. It’s time to hand back the keys. The nicest, happiest, most in- telligent men I know are those who have a clear and valued feminine side to them. They have balance, strength tempered with sensitivity, aggression with art- istry, anima and animus, stripes with solids. Personally, I’ve had it with sabre-rattling and spear throwing. I’d like to get back to piggybacking those children. And so, as we recognize Mother’s Day this year, let us perhaps do so with an eye to the future and an ear to the past. Let us venerate and respect the feminine in our culture and in ourselves. I’ll see you around the campfire. Durham resident Neil Crone, actor-comic-writer, saves some of his best lines for his columns. Follow Neil’s BLOG drinfo.ca/croneblog.html.. Neil Crone enter laughing This Week’s Question: Should the Province fully fund the treatment of autism? Yes No Cast your vote online at infodurhamregion.com Last Week’s Question: Can the Ottawa Senators become the first Canadian NHL team in 14 years to win the Stanley Cup? Total votes: 231 Yes: 65.4 % No: 34.6 % Hostel problem requires more than quick fix Y ou can’t blame Durham Region council for thinking that YWCA executive director Eva Martin Blythe should just take the money and run. Council has been trying to help the beleaguered organization get its emergency hostel for women and children reopened after it closed just more than a month ago. At that time Ms. Blythe explained staff were burned out and that there simply wasn’t adequate funding to operate the hostel properly over the long-term. She said that stable funding for the future was needed. The goal was to take two to three months off and then reopen. The issues surrounding the funding of the emergency hostel are complicated. The YWCA ultimately gets its funding from the Province but the money actually comes through the Region. So the organization needs to lobby locally to get the provincial cash it needs to operate. The Region has agreed to give the YWCA one-time emergency funding of $105,000 to get the emergency hostel open again as soon as possible, but, as a condition for that six-figure cheque, it wants the YWCA to undergo a joint operational review. Should the YWCA take the money, reopen the hostel immedi- ately and undergo the review? The answer appears to be a condi- tional yes: the YWCA wants increased long-term support from the Region, a clear time-frame for the review and guidelines about what the Region expects for the reopening. While it would be easy for the YWCA to cash the Region’s cheque and reopen the hostel it might be the wrong move over the long haul. The truth is that the emergency hostel can’t oper- ate on emergency levels of funding that come and go with the seasons. Bills have to be paid and those who use the facility have to be assured it will be there for them when they need it. There is clearly a desperate requirement for an emergency hostel in Durham’s biggest municipality. You can’t blame Ms. Blythe for wanting to be assured the Region is offering a long- term solution to a problem that won’t go away when the $105,000 runs out. A long-term stable plan must be developed so this doesn’t hap- pen again next year and the year after and the year after... 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. 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Saturday, June 2, 2007 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Petticoat Creek Library & Community Centre 470 Kingston Road, Pickering (just west of Rosebank Road) Anniversary CELEBRATION45th cityofpickering.com/greatevents 905.420.2370 ext. 6100 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 16th of May, 2007 Debi A. Bentley City Clerk CANADADay2007 We’re l ooking for Canada fans! INVITATION TO PERFORMERS & MUSICIANSINVITATION TO PERFORMERS & MUSICIANS Performance applications now online at cityofpickering.com/greatevents Applications & CDs must be submitted by May 28, 2007 Call 905.420.4660 ext. 2099 cityofpickering.com/greatevents To find out how you can participate, please contact our Customer Care Centre: 905.683.7575 or register online at: sustainablepickering.com sustainablepickering.com Don’t keep your garden a secret, register yourself or nominate a neighbour for the City of Pickering’s upcoming Garden Competition. All gardens registered will be reviewed by a panel of volunteers & experts for a chance to be judged by the Communities in Bloom Panel. Register in one of the following 7 categories: Residential – Detached, Semi-Detached or Townhouse Units Residential Complex – Apartment, Condominium Complex Storefront & Retail Retail Plazas Office Commercial Organizations – Schools, Community Groups, Service Clubs & Places of Worship Rural Residential – Residence, working hobby farm residence The deadline for entries for the City of Pickering Garden Competition is June 8, 2007. For more information visit www.durhamregiontransit.com Enter &ter &WIN!! PHOTO CONTEST In search of 8 winning photographs illustrating the theme: Sustainable Pickering Day Join the City of Pickering on the Journey! sustainablepickering.com Saturday, May 26, 2007 Pickering Town Centre (centre court) 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Line Esplanade Park to watch the Parade as Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #606 and #258 march from Pickering Recreation Complex to the Esplanade Park, City Hall in honour of our Brave Veterans. Wreath placing and ceremony to follow parade. Please call 905.839.2990 for more information. Sunday, June 3 11:45 am D-Day Parade & Service Sunday, May 27th Noon to 4:30 pm Sunday, May 27th Noon to 4:30 pm oiratnOfoecnivorPehtfoerutluCfoyrtsiniMehtfotroppuslaicnanifehtsegdelwonkcayllufetarggnirekciPfoytiCehT For further information please contact Pickering Fire Services at 905.420.4628 or email fire@city.pickering.on.ca PA GE A7 ◆ NEWS ADVERTISER ◆ May 16, 2007 P Residents told to put efforts into reusing, recycling and composting By Erin Hatfield ehatfield@durhamregion.com DURHAM —“God recycles – the devil burns,” read a power point slide that hung over a May 9 anti-incinera- tion meeting. The message from a panel of waste experts was the Region shouldn’t in- vestigate a way to destroy garbage with energy from waste, but should look at not creating it at all. The public forum at the Oshawa CAW Hall was orga- nized by the Canadian Auto Workers Durham Region En- vironmental Council as a means to present another angle to the debate over whether Durham and York re- gions should build an energy-from- waste facility to deal with their gar- bage. “We want to make sure there is enough information about the nega- tive impacts of an incineration facility than what is coming out from the Re- gion,” said Dave Renaud, president of the council. The nearly 100 residents and six Re- gional councillors who attended the forum heard impassioned arguments not only against incineration, but also in favour of a zero-waste society. “Say a resounding ‘no’ to incinera- tion; you don’t want to throw away your money on something that 25 years from now will take you no closer to sustainability,” said Dr. Paul Con- nett. “If we are going to struggle with waste, let’s struggle with a solution that takes us in the right direction and that means reusing, recycling and com- posting. If we can’t do that then indus- try shouldn’t be making it.” Dr. Connett, a graduate of Cam- bridge University and a professor of chemistry at St. Lawrence University in Canton, New York, said the problems with incineration are with economics, toxicity and sustainability. Economically, Dr. Connett said, incineration is a disaster and costs a huge amount of money. “Most of that money is going to go into complicated machinery and leave the Region,” he said. “Whereas the money put into the alternatives will stay in the Region creating jobs and small businesses.” He went on to say incinerators pro- duce dioxins, the most toxic substanc- es ever made. “Even if we could make incineration safe we could never make it sensible,” Dr. Connett said. “It simply does not make sense to spend a huge amount of money destroying resources we should be sharing with the future.” He strongly encourages municipali- ties to adopt a zero-waste strategy by 2020. “Zero waste requires a combination of community responsibility at the back end of the problem and indus- trial responsibility at the front end,” he said. John Jackson, who spoke on behalf of Great Lakes United, has worked on waste issues for the past 25 years. “We are really moving backwards in Ontario in how we deal with waste,” Mr. Jackson said. He explained 15 years ago the pro- vincial government said, ‘no more in- cinerators’. To day it is pushing incinerators, pro- moting building them and making it easier to get approval. According to Mr. Jackson, that’s wrong. “I hope people leave tonight and say, ‘Hey we have to make sure York and Durham stop any idea they have of building an incinerator’,” he said. Erin Shapero, a Markham councillor, spoke about that community’s success in reaching 70-per-cent diversion. “York is spending millions of dollars to build something that we as a mu- nicipality want to make obsolete,” she said. 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The massive Halifax class frigate is in the midst of a public relations blitz, sailing the Great Lakes from April to June, to promote the Navy and attract new recruits to a calling that has seen its numbers dwindle in recent years. The ship arrived in Toronto last week and sailed from Queens Quay to Oshawa last Tues- day, with a crowd of media, family and other special guests on board. Surprise No. 1 in store for the novices? Just because it’s May doesn’t mean it’s not below zero out on the lake. Minutes after leav- ing Toronto I was shivering in my poor choice of spring jacket, as seasoned sailors shook their heads in amusement. After a warm welcome from Commander Scott Bishop, we got down to touring the cav- ernous ship, starting on the flight deck, which can accommodate a Sea King helicopter. Designed for anti-submarine warfare, the ship is armed with surface-to-air and surface- to-surface missiles, torpedoes and six .50-cali- bre heavy machine guns. “A t a moment’s notice, if a threat comes, we can defend ourselves,” said Sub-Lieutenant Ky le Redshaw. Before moving indoors, tour guide Sub- Lieutenant Paul Phillis warned everyone to watch their step going through the portal-style doorways designed to stop floods or fire from spreading on the ship. The steel doors them- selves weigh about 300 pounds. Also potentially dangerous are the ladders sailors scale to get from one level of the ship to another. Crew members were up and down in a flash, facing outward on the steep incline, but I took the tact of most other visitors, climbing tentatively while facing inwards and gripping the rungs with both hands. “If I was carrying a purse and a camera, I would probably go down that way too,” offered a sailor, watching my cautious descent. HMCS Halifax is designed to house a crew of 239, for deployments ranging from a few days, to six months. “You get used to living on the ship, with small quarters and a lot of people around you all the time,” said Lieutenant Combat Officer Clive Butler, a B.C. native who has been in the Navy for nine years. “It can be hard, but it’s also a good experience.” Quarters are tight with sailors sleeping two or three to a cabin. Each has just enough space for bunk beds, storage lockers, a sink and a desk. The commanding officer enjoys slightly cushier digs, with a cozy wood panelled living room, dining area and the only quarters on board with a window. Food is an important part of keeping up mo- rale, and HMCS Halifax cooks serve up 1,000 meals a day while at sea, even cooking in the middle of the night to feed crews working on a 24-hour rotation. On the technical side, the bridge is one of the most important places on board HMCS Halifax. With windows on all sides, it’s where speed and course are determined. During our visit, the crew showed off the ship’s capabilities by ramping it up to 30 knots, the equivalent of about 60 km/hour. With an engine large enough to power a town of 5,000, reaching that speed took only a few seconds. “The ship runs on regular diesel fuel, not much different than what you put in your car,” Sub-Lt. Phillis noted. After the speed demonstration, the crew showed how quickly they can leap into action, in the event of a man overboard situation. A dummy was tossed into the choppy waters of Lake Ontario, setting off a flurry of activity. Flares were fired into the water to direct res- cuers and a two-man rescue team suited up in a matter of seconds and hopped into a raft, which was lowered down the side of the ship and into the water. Crew members on the deck used neon orange oars to point to the dummy in the water, while the rescue boat sped to its aid. In less than six minutes, the dummy was safely back on board, prompting rounds of ap- plause. Moving on to the other nerve centre of the ship, our next stop was the operations room, where warfare is conducted. The pitch-dark room is illuminated only by tiny beams of light from screens and buttons that allow the crew to hunt for and track submarines, and protect the ship from threats. “In most cases, someone would have to shoot at us, before we would shoot at them,” said the operations room guide, noting that coastal submarines pose the biggest threat to ships like HMCS Halifax, because they are dif- ficult for sonar to track. Deployed in 1992, the Halifax was one of 12 new warships mandated by the government in the 1980s as part of a huge naval overhaul. Over the years, HMCS Halifax has helped recover the wreckage of Swiss Air flight 111, was the first Canadian warship to arrive in the Arabian Gulf after 9/11, and has helped enforce United Nations sanctions. It also patrols Canadian waters, enforces fishing zones and provides training and diplo- macy. From Oshawa, HMCS Halifax sailed to Ham- ilton last Thursday, then continues its tour with stops in Port Weller, Thunder Bay, Wind- sor and Quebec City. Sub Lieutenant Jennifer Schmidt on the bridge of the HMCS Halifax as 2nd officer of the watch while sailing toward Oshawa Harbour. Passengers sailing to Oshawa aboard the HMCS Halifax struggle to stay balanced as the ship performs trial manouevres in a display of the naval vessel’s capabilities. Photos: Walter Passarella/ Metroland Durham Region Media Group The HMCS Halifax sits tied up at the Queen’s Quay dock in Toronto prior to setting sail for Os- hawa Harbour. 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Reed a rock for Merchants in lacrosse tilt Captain scores four times as Brooklin sinks Ajax-Pickering Rock PICKERING — Captain Brad Reed scored four times, including the winner in overtime, as the Brooklin Merchants edged the Ajax-Pickering Rock 11-10 Saturday at the Pickering Recreation Complex. The Merchants have now won both head-to-head matchups between the two Durham rivals, and lead the On- tario Lacrosse Association Senior B East Division with a 3-1 record. The Rock, now 2-3 on the season, led the game 5-3 through one pe- riod and 8-7 through two before the Merchants scored the lone goal of the third period to force overtime. Brooklin outscored the Rock 3-2 in the extra session, with Reed’s winner coming on a breakaway with 1:07 remaining. Andy Rohmer chipped in with three goals for the Merchants, while Ryan McMichael, Barrett Church, Zac Aitken and Tyler Harris added singles. Duke McNutt and James Hinkson each contributed three assists to the cause. The Merchants started the game off slowly and spotted the Rock a 3-0 lead 5:21 into the game. Starting goalie Scott Wylie was pulled after the third goal by Mer- chants coach Steve McCarthy and replaced by Rick McCullogh. The break in the action allowed McCarthy to send his team a mes- sage and compose the troops. McMichael got the Merchants on the board shortly after the play re- sumed. The Rock’s Kevin Taylor took ex- ception to McMichael’s fist pump celebration and jumped him and landed a few punches before the referees intervened. Ta ylor received seven minutes in penalties and a game misconduct, and the Merchants were able to score two power play goals with the man advantage. Mark Craig led the Rock with five goals. Jordan West-Pratt added a pair, while Ian Harloff, Mike Daley and Tim O’Brien tallied once each. The Merchants’ next game is Thursday in Norwood against the Nitro. Brooklin’s next home game is Sat- urday May 26 at 7 p.m. at the Luther Vipond Memorial Arena, also against the Norwood Nitro. Sports in brief MAY 16, 2007 [ Synchronized swimming ] S wimmers post best-ever results DURHAM — Members of the Dur- ham Synchro’s Tier 7 junior team returned with some of the club’s best-ever finishes at the 2007 Canadian Open Champion- ships. Included in the results was a sixth- place finish for the duet of Katie LePage and Chelsey Matthews. The pair competed against 23 other duets from across the country. They also won a silver medal at the 2007 Canada Winter Games in White- horse, Yukon in March. In the team event, the Durham squad placed seventh out of 13 teams. Members are Julia Maclean, Alaina Wade, Stephanie Geller, Jessica Henry, Brianna MacLellan and Chelsey Matthews. [ Soccer ] Dynamite blasts off AJAX — The Ajax Dynamite girls’ under-eight rep soccer team put to- gether an impressive showing at its first tournament of the season in Oshawa last weekend. With only three teams entered in the under-eight division, the teams engaged in round robin, with Ajax earning the championship. Playing Pickering and Etobicoke on Saturday and then again on Sunday, there was no difference in the results, just the scores. The Dynamite defeated Pickering 4-1 on Saturday and 5-1 on Sunday. A little more challenge came from Etobicoke, with the Dynamite capitalizing for 2-0 and 2-1 victories. This is the first season for the Ajax Dynamite under-eights as an official rep team. Team members are Courtney Correia, Julia Snow, Katie Parker, Nicole White, Nicole Dodge, Tonaya Blackstock, Milan Danford, Emily Gauvreau, Parys Kerr, Alexis Ferreira, Kristien Lindo and Sinead Kappel. Michelle White coaches the team, assisted by Stephen Lindo and Roland Chow. Strikers nail down championship AJAX — It’s early in the season, but the Ajax Strikers under 12 girls’ rep soccer team is already in championship form. The Strikers took part in the Frank Sobil Spring Classic in Oshawa and went undefeated to repeat as champions. Facing a tough Wexford Wildcats squad in the finals, Ajax fell behind 1-0. In the second half, Ajax came to life and Mackenzie Langford knotted the score. With just minutes left, game most valu- able player Alessa Metzler found the back of the net with the winning goal. In round-robin play, the Strikers post- ed a 4-0 record and didn’t allow a goal. Team members are Meara John- son, Charmaine Bosse, Tamara Brown, Laura Dobranowski, Lauren Henderson, Madeline Iozzi, Sarah Liderri, Sarah Mag- alhaes, Allessia Marzilli, Colleen Milne, Cassandra Sribny, Carlie Stewart and Sabrina Yusuf. Mario Campigotto and Bob Langford coach the team, and AnnMarie Brown is the team manager. Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Header to come AJAX — Shannon Leca of the Ajax High School Rams keeps a close eye on the ball as Julian Greer-Ouellette from the All Saints Titans runs behind her. The LOSSA AAAA Junior girls played to a 1-1 tie recently. Pickering gymnasts fare well Athletes notch several firsts at Newmarket meet PICKERING — Pickering Athletic Centre gymnasts had a solid outing on the apparatus at a recent meet in Newmarket. PA C gymnasts competed at the Pulsars Gymnastics Club invitational meet with the local athletes achiev- ing good results. Results were: • Level 2 Age 7: Ve r onica Large – gold score overall, gold score vault, gold score bars, bronze score beam, gold score floor; Grace Steinhausen – sil- ver score overall, silver score vault, gold score bars, bronze score beam, gold score floor; • Level 2 Age 8: Rhiannon Devries – bronze score overall, bronze score vault, gold score bars, gold score beam, gold score floor; Christina Sanidas – gold score overall, gold score vault, gold score bars, bronze score beam, silver score floor; Dana Brady – gold score overall, silver score vault, gold score bars, silver score beam, gold score floor; Mad- eline Wolff – gold score overall, gold score vault, gold score bars, silver score, gold score floor; • Level 2 age 9 group ‘B’: Joanna Yousif – fifth overall, third vault, first bars, seventh beam, fifth floor; • Level 2 Age 10/11: Megan Romain – first overall, first vault, 10th bars, second beam, fifth floor; Brittany James – second overall, fourth vault, second bars, 10th beam, first floor; Gabrielle Gerlach – third overall, sec- ond vault, third bars, fourth beam, eighth floor; Anita Ouellette – fifth overall, third vault, sixth bars, sixth beam, second floor; Jennifer Hamlyn – fourth overall, fourth overall, fourth bars, eighth beam, first floor; • Level 2 Age 11: Sonya Morais – sec- ond overall, third vault, fourth bars, second beam, third floor; Robyn Wil- son - fourth overall, third vault, sec- ond bars, third beam, sixth floor; • Level 2 Age 12+: Chloe Kurtin – second overall, first vault, sixth bars, third beam, second floor; Alexandra Sanidas – seventh overall, third vault, seventh bars, fifth beam, sixth floor; • Level 3 Age 9 group ‘A’: Victoria Sparks – first overall, first vault, third bars, second beam, first floor; Sarah Dodds – third overall, second vault, 10th bars, first beam, third floor; • Level 3 age 9 group ‘B’: Shemoya Hylton – first overall, first vault, third bars, second beam, fifth floor; • Level 3 age 10 group ‘A’: Sarah Har- ris-Lowe – first overall, first vault, first bars, first beam, first floor; Samantha DeSousa – sixth overall, fifth vault, sixth bars, fifth beam, first floor; • Level 3 age 10 group ‘B’: Casey Ku r tin – second overall, first vault, seventh bars, first beam, sixth floor; • Level 3 age 11 group ‘A’: Lindsay Gordon – fourth overall, fifth vault, fifth bars, fifth beam, fourth floor; • Level 3 age 11 group ‘B’: Pres- ley Tiernan – second overall, second vault, fourth bars, seventh beam, first floor; Ashley Hart – third overall, first vault, ninth bars, first beam, second floor; • Level 4 Age 10/11: Emma Boire – eighth overall, seventh vault, sev- enth bars, eighth beam, fourth floor; Alexandria Aicken-Savage – seventh overall, eighth vault, 10th bars, fifth beam, second floor; • Level 3 Age 12/13: Cassandra Schil- ling – third overall, first vault, second bars, sixth beam, eighth floor; • Level 4 age 12/13 group ‘A’: Ni- colette Sabino – first overall, sec- ond vault, ninth bars, first beam, first floor; Rebecca Palen – fourth over- all, third vault, fifth bars, fifth beam, third floor; • Level 4 age 12/13 group ‘B’: Ashley Camissa – seventh overall, first vault, first bars, ninth beam, eighth floor; Emma Kikulis – third overall, fifth vault, second bars, fifth beam, first floor; Sarah Dewar – third overall, fifth vault, second bars, fifth beam, first floor; • Level 4 age 14+: Jessica Hughes – third overall, fourth vault, fourth bars, fourth beam, fourth floor; Ashley Wells – fourth overall, sec- ond vault, fifth bars, fifth beam, first floor; • Level 4 Age 9: Alexandra Sagat – seventh overall, fifth vault, fourth bars, fifth beam, fifth floor. 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The championship for At- tack ‘Black’ comes on the heels of victories at all four Ontario 16U Tier 1 tournaments this season, along with a big win at the 16U Ohio Valley Region Na- tional Challenge in Cleveland. The defending Canadian champs now travel to Nation- als East in Moncton, New Brunswick and Nationals West in Calgary over the next two weeks to defend the two na- tional championships it won last year. Te am members are Alysha Johnson. Lisa Hooey, Rebecca Glancy, Lauren Skelly, Tayler Mitchell, Melanie Johnston, Ashley Mulholland, Jordyn Mo- loney, Ali Goc, Ali Loynachan, and Rianna Gee. submitted photo Durham Attack ‘Black’ 16-and-under girls’ volleyball team members show off their Ontario championship banner after gutting out a tough final against Forest City Green. In winning the title in Cambridge, the girls f inished off a stellar season. DURHAM — There will be some heavy hearts and heavy hitters at the baseball dia- monds in Solina on Saturday, May 26. That’s because Mitch- ell Fraser Memorial Slo-Pitch To urnament is much more than just another slo-pitch gathering aimed at the middle- aged weekend sports warrior. Eight teams will play in the 6th annual event, featuring one team comprised solely of par- ents of cancer patients, all of whom met while their children were undergoing treatment for various forms of cancer at The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto. The event is being held in memory of Laura and John Fraser’s son, Mitchell, who passed away at 22 months on New Year’s Eve 2001 from Neu- roblastoma, a rare and deadly form of childhood cancer. The infamous Pellerin Team won the 5th Annual Mitchell Fraser Memorial Slo-Pitch To urnament, and reclaimed their trophy by defeating the Waverley Wildthings in an in- tense final game. The Pellerin Te am has won this tournament four out of the five years of its existence. “We are sure that all of our Angels will do their utmost to give us a great, fun-filled, sunny and warm day,” says Laura Fra- ser, who will wear a T-shirt with Mitchell’s picture on it during the tournament. Mitchell en- dured a nine-month battle with cancer and the Fraser Family have earmarked funds raised from this tournament for Neu- roblastoma Research through the SickKids Foundation. “I can speak for other par- ents when I say that we all had our eyes opened wide when we first set foot in the Hospital for Sick Children and saw the multitude of children with can- cer,” says Fraser. “None of us believed that childhood cancer was so widespread.” In addition to the tourna- ment, the organizers have planned a Yuk Yuk’s comedy show, featuring the comic ge- nius of Mark Walker, Michelle Shaughnessy and Darren Frost, followed by a dance. Doors open at 8 p.m. at the Solina Community Centre. 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PAGE B3 ◆ NEWS ADVERTISER ◆ May 16, 2007 A/P ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT durhamregion.com Ajacian likes to go up, up and away R esident likes an overhead view By Marva Palmer AJAX — Retired high school princi- pal and Ajax resident Jon Brownridge enjoys being off the earth so much that he flew ultra light planes, then operated his own hot-air balloons business for 10 years. He recounts some of the experi- ences of being a hot-air balloon pilot in his soon-to-be-released book, ‘Sky- lark in Blue Yonder’. “The first half of the book is about some of the amazing, incredible things that happened during the training. The second half of the book is after I qualified (to be a pilot), and the things that happened along the way,” Brownridge explained. The book narrates some of the more memorable events the author experienced. From wedding propos- als, to rejected suitors, to scattering the ashes of the recently-departed, you’ll find them, and more, in ‘Skylark in Blue Yonder’. “For some reason, everybody thought proposing in a balloon was the absolute romantic thing you could ever do,” he said. As a result, Brownridge had numer- ous calls from men who wanted to pledge their undying love thousands of feet in the air. Brownridge’s love affair with the hot-air balloon began with a trip to his native England, when he took his first balloon ride over the Yorkshire dales. He enjoyed the experience so much that, when he returned to Can- ada, he took the necessary training to become a hot-air balloon pilot. Brownridge said writing ‘Skylark in Blue Yonder’ was a challenge because it is different from the academic writ- ing he usually does. “It took a bit of adjustment to scale everything down and write it in a readable manner for the general read- er,” Brownridge said. He added it is much easier than academic writing, but he has to do a “bit of a juggle to keep the two kinds of writing separate.” A self-described risk-taker, Brown- ridge’s assignment as the principal of a school in the inner city came at roughly the same time he was training to be a hot-air balloon pilot. “It was nice to have something that you enjoy doing after leaving school,” he said. Even though the book is not yet published, the first edition is already sold out in Canada. But you can order a copy through Amazon.ca. Yo u can read excerpts from the book at www.skylarkinblueyonder. com. Brownridge is now working on his second manuscript, tentatively titled, ‘Shadows of the Skylark’. Marva Palmer is an Ajax-Pickering News Advertiser freelance writer. submitted photo Jon Brownridge lifts off on a sunny morning to begin a day of hot-air ballooning. Catch Ruth Abernethy in cyberspace Please recycle this newspaper 416-701-1201 Scarborough |2130 Lawrence Ave. E. 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Plumbing Inspector Salary Range: $50,857 - $56,512 per annum Reporting to the Manager, Building Inspection Services, be responsible for on site enforcement of the Ontario Building Code, Building Code Act and City of Oshawa by- laws related to plumbing and drainage including carrying out rough-in inspections on site; performing inspections of sanitary, storm and water lines as well as on site sewage systems; carrying out sanitary building drain and storm building drain inspections; carrying out final inspections on site; and responding to inquiries and complaints. You are eligible for a Master Plumber's license and have at least five (5) years of relevant experience with residential, commercial, industrial and high rise plumbing installations. You have successfully completed Ontario Building Code courses Division "B" Parts 7, 8, and 11 and must be familiar with inspections as they relate to Division "B" Part 3 and 9 buildings. You hold the designation of Certified Building Code Official (CBCO) with the Ontario Building Officials Association (OBOA), must have Building Code Identification Number (BCIN) and be certified in Plumbing the House, Plumbing All Buildings and On Site Sewage Systems. You are certified as a Cross-Connection Control Tester, have good oral and written communication skills with the ability to work independently, have good interpersonal skills and have established PC skills and experience. Possession and maintenance of a valid, unrestricted Ontario Driver's License, minimum Class "G" are required. We invite you to forward your resume, by Thursday, May 31, 2007, quoting AD #12/07, to Human Resource Services, 50 Centre St. S., Oshawa, ON L1H 3Z7. E-mail: recruiter1@oshawa.ca (Word documents, only). We thank all applicants, but only those to be interviewed will be contacted. Personal information provided is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act. Durham Region Non-profit Housing Corporation EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT Reporting to the General Manager, this position provides support to the General Manager and acts as confidential secretary to management staff; recording secretary to several boards of directors; and is responsible for a number of administrative functions and the office automation environment. Business course or secretarial training with a minimum 8-10 years progressively responsible experience. Excellent organizational skills, effective communication skills, discretion and good judgment required. A Certificate in Human Resource Management and familiarity with non-profit housing and a LAN environment would be assets. Occasional travel. Email resumes to: drnphc@durham-housing.com or mail, in confidence, to: Executive Assistant 28A Albert St., Oshawa, ON L1H 8S5 Closing date: June 8, 2007 (Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.) 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Must be able to work flexible hours, including evening and weekends. Candidate must possess the fol- lowing: ● thrives on problem solving ● loves a challenge ● good phone manner ● computer literate ● organized ● solid team contributor ● career minded ● driven to succeed Must have a vehicle and a valid drivers's licence Send Resume to: jraymond@durhamregion.com We thank all applicants; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please RELIEF SUPERINTENDENT REQUIRED For three evenings (6 p.m. - 6 a.m.) per week, alternate weekends, 3 weeks vacation coverage and other duties that may arise for Superintendent at the 70 unit high-rise family building. Candidates must reside on site in a 2-bedroom apartment and possess high standards, flexibility, excellent maintenance, repair and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of building mechanical systems a necessity. Remuneration includes the rent-free, 2-bedroom apartment. Apply in writing by 4:30 p.m., We dnesday, May 23, 2007 to: EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT Durham Region Non-Profit Housing Corporation 28A Albert St. Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8S5 or Fax to (905) 436-5361 or email drnphc@durham-housing.com WE'VE GOT GREAT THINGS IN STORE FOR YOU! Are you looking for health and dental benefits & competitive wages? 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Fax resume to 416-299-7337 or apply ~ 5310 Finch Ave E. Unit #18 (Markham/ Finch) Durham Region's premiere banquet & dining facility is seeking the services of an experienced chef and a banquet/dining room line cook.This is a seasonal position. Please forward resume stating experience and salary expectations to cwilliams@royalashburngolfclub.com Only candidates meeting our requirements will be contacted for interview. NACHI Accredited Home Inspec- tion Course. Also suitable for Home Owners/Buyers & Realtors. Hands-on training & mock inspec- tions. Accepting registrations for May/June classes (limited spac- es). Durham Location. Financing available. 1-866-697-0117 CAREER OPPORTUNITY.Fi- nancial Services. Flexible sched- ule. Bring Resume Thursday May 24th from 6-8p.m. at the Whitby Curling Club, 815 Brock Street North KID'S CAMPUS CHILD CARE CENTRE, is looking for a dynam- ic Early Childhood Educator, to work with Kindergarten children. 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ESTABLISHED RESIDENTIAL Cleaning Service required hard working, reliable, bondable clean- ers immediately. Own car an as- set, flexible hours, fair pay. Call (905)982-0992 FRIENDLY PEOPLE to do tele- phone work for busy office, no selling. Monday to Friday 5-9 p.m., Saturday 10-1 p.m. Great employment for college students. Call between 9-9, Mon.-Fri. (905)655-9053. ORDER TAKERS NEEDED $25/hr avg. Full time. We train you!!! Call 905 435-0518 FULL TIME SEAMSTRESS for local Whitby company. Days 9 - 5 Monday to Fri. Wages negotiable. Fax resumes to (905) 668-6203 or email maribay@maribaydesigns.com FULL-TIME HEAVY DUTY CLEANER NEEDED for condo in Pickering. Buffing and bin remov- al a must. 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Quatsch •Fax: 905-686-4385 •E-mail: squatsch@ipmhose.com Commission Sales Opportunity Vertical Online Advertising – Free Date Connection Straight Commission/Flexible hours We are seeking a goal driven, enthusiastic, presentable person to enhance our team. You must have the ability to cold call, expand leads to sales meetings, overcome obstacles, create new leads, build and maintain customer relationships, have proficient Internet skills and be eager to learn. If this sounds like a position you can excel in please email your cover letter and resume to: Amber McCabe (amccabe@durhamregion.com) REAL ESTATE AGENTS NEEDED Part time and Full time - We offer a fully equipped Office, Training & Support! Flexible hours, unlimited earning potential We can help you get started in Real Estate. No desk fees, No Regular Monthly fees! Your success is our success! For more information call Tina Gascon, Career Developer (905)743-2583 FULL-TIME MONDAY-SATUR- DAY & SATURDAY help for Ajax car dealer. Duties: driving, run- ning errands, helping in shop. Must have valid clean drivers li- cense & drive standard. Min. wage. (Saturday's suitable for students). (905)427-2415 HELP WANTED Part/Full Time 3 shifts daily 7 days a week. Earn $12 hr. Contact us today! 1-888-974-JOBS or www.1888974jobs.com HOMEWORKERS needed!! To Assemble Products- Mailing/ Processing Circulars, On-Line Computer Work, PC/Clerical Work Available. Up to $1,500/week, No Experience Needed! FREE information at www.Jobs-WorkAtHome.com Reference 2-107 HOUSECLEANING STAFF NEEDED immediately for the Durham Region. Reliability and dependability at must. Vehicle an asset. Work your own hours. Email tina@tnehealthpros.com or call (905) 429-4040 IMMEDIATE START,Whitby School requires assistant teach- ers. Experience required. Part time and full time positions. Fax only: 905-665-9583. CASTING KIDS AND ADULTS of all ages and all ethnicities for TV Comm/ Series/ Music Videos/ Print and Film. Free registration.Top Agency. 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(905)697-4224 or tradesondisplay@bellnet.ca SALES MANAGER REQUIRED with experience in managing and operating car dealerships. Knowledge of the Arabic/Hebrew languages is a benefit. Nazareth Motors (905) 837-0007. SCHOOLBUS DRIVERS train for September. Clean drivers ab- stract. Free training provided. Suitable for young retirees. Regu- lar part-time hours. Charter work available. Stock Transportation 1-800-889-9491 SHOP WORKER Pickering area- Will train the right person, sand- ing, painting, welding, electrical, any skills you have are beneficial. DZ and forklift an asset. Call (905)686-8529. Own transporta- tion required. TAXI DRIVERS NEEDED imme- diately for Whitby & Ajax. Will train, no experience necessary. Insurance liability qualification must be 25. Apply in person, 109 Dundas St. W., Whitby or call (905)668-4444 for further in- formation. Attention Students! 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SILVER SCISSORS Family Hair Cutters looking for experienced HAIRSTYLIST to join our team. 905-725-3030 A LICENSED REFRIGERATION Mechanic wanted for Durham Area. Busy store. Please fax re- sume in confidence to 905-725- 0886 or call 905-260-0172. CAULKER needed,minimum 5 years experience. Call Rick (905)706-9803 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. EXPERIENCED SUNROOM In- stallers required for west end in- stallations. Must have own vehi- cle and tools. Email resumes to dcunningham@lifestylesunrooms. com FENCE INSTALLERS,required for wood and chain link. Experi- ence preferred. United Fence Ltd. Call (905)839-7500 FIXTURE MAKER/toolmak- er/CAD/CAM programmer. Dur- ham Pattern and Model. 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Fast-paced, chal- lenging position offers competi- tive wages & growth opportu- nities. Apply in person with re- sume Mon-Fri, 9am-11am at 433 Simcoe Street S., Oshawa 905- 432-9700 INSIDE SALES REPRESENTA- TIVE Duties include maintaining contact with customers primarily by telephone, taking orders and communicating order status to customers, keeping up-to-date files on customer requirements. No experience necessary. Pleasant telephone manner re- quired. Must be organized and detail-oriented. 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RN'S and RPN'S Part time Required Par tners in Community Nursing is looking for positive, professional nurses who can share with us our love of community nursing. Days - Evenings - Weekends Specialties include Enterostomal Therapy, Palliative Care, Advanced Wound Care, and Diabetes Education, Partners in Community Nursing prides itself in high quality and innovative nursing care. Come and join our dynamic team! Apply: Online @ www.picn.ca Or Fax # 905-665-9961 - Or Phone #905-665-1711 Now hiring for the following full and part time positions: - Guest Services Manager - Experienced, professional cooks - Dish/Salad Please apply in person at 75 Consumers Drive, Whitby at the AMC Centrum PA RT TIME Ontario Certified Teachers required teaching adults during the day in Pickering. Enthusiasm, flexibility, comfortable teaching Math & English at a high school level. ONTARIO TEACHING CERTIFICATE A MUST. Please call Rosana Gardner @ 905-420-9930. SPRING SPECIAL! 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Ask about our “Move-in incentives” & “Open Houses” TOWNHOUSES Oshawa - Carriage Hill, 122 Colborne St. (Colborne & Mary) 905-434-3972 Taun ton Terrace 100 Taunton Road, East Taunton Rd. & Simcoe St.) 905-436-3346 Uxbridge - Testa Heights (Reach St. & Testa Rd.) 905-852-2534 APARTMENTS Regency Place Apartments 15 Regency Crescent (Mary St. & Hickory St.) 905-430-7397 Whitby - 534 Mary St. Apts 534 Mary St. E. (Mary ST. & Hickory St) 905-666-2450 Whitby Place 900 Dundas St. E. (Dundas St. & Garden St) 905-430-5420 ONTARIO’S FASTEST growing energy company is looking for elite sales pros to target large $ market. Inside/ outside sales. Ma- ture telemarketers required to book appts for sales team. Quali- fied leads provided. Tremendous income potential. Call Bill at 905 435-1052 or email wscott@universalenergy.ca SMALL ESTABLISHED Picker- ing Manufacturing company seek- ing Sales Manager. Good com- munication skills. Must have own transportation. (905)686-8764. DENTAL HYGIENE position available for busy Whitby office. Minimum 3 days/week. ALSO part time dental hygiene for our satellite location in Brooklin. Please fax resume to: Attn: Carol, 905-430-1778. DENTAL RECEPTIONIST re- quired for Scarborough office. Must be enthusiastic and experi- enced. Top salary. Please call (905)-420-6226 EXPANDED DUTY Restorative Hygienist need for our caring established family dental practice. We are looking for a mature, experienced person to join our team. No evenings or weekends. Please fax resume to 905-725-1164 or hand deliver to 259 Simcoe St. South. Oshawa. EXPERIENCED DENTAL RE- CEPTIONIST for busy Pickering office. Some evenings and Sat. Assisting and computers an as- set. Fax resume to 905-839-2255 EXPERIENCED, FULL-TIME medical receptionist. Must be flexible. Days, evenings and weekends. Fax resume to: 905- 831-8858. FULL-TIME MEDICAL SECRE- TARY,some evenings required, plus. Some experience preferred. Please respond with resume in writing only 95 Bayly St. Suite 200 Ajax, ON L1S-7K8 WHITBY PHYSIOTHERAPY CLINIC requires P/T Physio- therapist & P/T Massage Therapist. Send resume to: Email: tsp@bellnet.ca Fax: 905- 620-0847 YORK DURHAM Orthodontic office requires entry-level dental receptionist. Dental background required. 3-4 days/week. Fax 905-642-3642 LINE COOK FULL/PART TIME. Waitstaff part-time also required. Call 905-655-6441 or 905-999- 7603 RILEY’S OLDE TOWNE PUB’S New Oshawa Location is accept- ing applications for experienced: - Bartenders -Servers (Smart serve required) -Cooks. Applications accepted until May 30 2007. Ap- ply online www.angelanna.com Email resume to: mark@angelanna.com Fax: 1-866-577-1808 69 WAVERLY,2000sq.ft Brick/Siding, detached home, double garage, new F.A.G. heat- ing, C/A, private entrance to fin- ished basement, 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, large eat-in kitchen, fireplace. Fully fenced yard, 2 walk-outs, near schools and parks. $279,000. (905)697-3598 AJAX, OPEN HOUSE Sat. May 19, Sun. May 20 & Mon. May 21 - 1-4 P.M. 4-bdrms, 4 baths, Not- thingham house FOR SALE by owner. Professional finished bsmt, fenced yard, less than 8 months old. $382,990. NO AGENTS. (647)869-2651 www.bytheowner.com/54011 "Buyers Agent receive 2%" COURTICE Immaculate 4-bed- room, 3 bathroom, master with ensuite, his/her closets. Eat-in kitchen, central air/vacuum. Pro- fessionally landscaped with inter- lock. New roof. Asking $269,900. Call Rhonda (905)436-3912, cell (905)718-3912 CUSTOM BUILT 10yr old open concept home with hardwood/ ceramics. Big eat-in kitchen, 3 baths, 3 + 1 bdrms, 2 W/O to in- credibly private deck, plus W/O from finished basement. Huge master bdrm with vaulted ceiling and ensuite with corner Jacuzzi. Close to everything at 42 Varcoe Rd., Courtice. Priced to sell at $256,000! Open house this weekend: Saturday and Sunday, 1-4. 905-579-9266 EDGE OF PETERBOROUGH: Executive 5,000 SqFt 5-brm estate on 95 acres with 1,400 feet frontage on City limits. Tranquil, forested property with breathtak- ing views. Built in 2004. Innumerable upgrades. Derek 1-705-749-9277 or DGreen705@yahoo.com OSHAWA,Income $2380/month, no neighbours behind, bungalow, 3+1-bedrooms main floor, large Florida addition with 4 sliding doors, house completely finished. Legal basement apt., good in- vestment, must be sold, asking $258,900. Call 416-274-7547 PRIVATE SALE BOWMAN- VILLE, Aspen Springs, Freehold To wnhouse. 3-bedroom, 2 bath- rooms, new carpet, paint, ceram- ics. 5 appliances, central vac, near schools, shopping, GO bus, 401. Closings available: June 26/07 or July 9/07. $183,500 (905)697-6410 Details at: www.homesellerpak.com ID#3972 PRIVATE SALE,Adult Lifestyle Community Wilmot Creek. 2-bed- room, 2 bathrooms (one en suite). Fireplace, large deck, rec- reation facilities, pool. Lease fee. $134,900 905-914-4441 Details at: www.homesellerpak.com ID#3974 WATERFRONT PROPERTIES on Otonabee River, part of Trent System, 58 acres (2 parcels), 3450 feet of frontage, 400 ft. sand beach, 2 ponds, small cottage on water, wilderness paradise, west- ern sunsets, possible partial VTB, asking $1.10 million, negotiable, serious inquiries only. 1-705- 760-4487. COUNTRY LIVING at its best $309,900.00 Village of Black- stock, 7 min. to Port Perry. 4 bed- room, 2 bath backsplit on 1/2 acre lot overlooking farmland. Many extras including solid oak cupboards & floor, main bath w/large jacuzzi, separate shower. Finished basement, upgraded window. Recently shingled. Walk- out to patio, inground pool. 22'x36' serviced shop. Must be seen. Call 905-986-5152. 1,400-SQ FT industrial unit for rent (TMI included) Multi purpose use. Oshawa location. Avail. im- mediately. Call (905)839-9104 or (905)571-6307. FOR LEASE,INDUSTRIAL UNITS 2 units. 2600-sq.ft. includ- ing office space), No body shops/mechanical work. Avail. immediately. Oshawa area. Call (905)260- 8721 or (905)723-1123 ext.22, leave a message. FOR SUBLEASE 2 industrial units 2600-sq.ft. with 600-sq.ft. office $1250-each for 8 months. FOR LEASE 950-sq.ft. unit with signage. Suitable for office, in- dustrial or part retail. John Watkinson, Sales Representative, Coldwell Banker Commercial R.M.R. Brokerage (905)430-6655 HEATED SHOP 30'x50',2 bay doors 10'x10' $1500 plus heat/month, plus CLOSED STORAGE 12'x50' $100/month, plus 2 BAY SHED 30'x30' $200/month. Available June 1st, 2007. Plus GST to all rent(s). First/last required. Call (905)987- 1445 ext. 100, or Email BARRSRSS@aol.com or fax 905-987-3838, Newcastle area. INDUSTRIAL BAY - Near Oshawa Centre. High roll-up doors, heating, air compressor, utilities incl. Parking, auto repair, machining, parking. Month-to- month considered. Outside metal storage container available. Call 905-576-2982 or 905-626-6619. LOADING Docks/Warehouse for rent on approx. 2 acres. Tr ucks/trailer parking available. Fenced compound. Ideal for small trucking business. Rit- son/401 Oshawa. Call Joe at 905-579-5959 OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE - 1450 sq. ft., corner unit, Pickering. $1700/mo. Call Michael 647-896-6757. OFFICE SPACE,approx. 600 sq ft. 2 offices. Located South Oshawa. Call (905)434-1888 PRIVATE FURNISHED Office Space, Oshawa/Whitby. In shared environment. Includes: Hi-Speed Internet, Conference Room, Kitchen,401, Train, Tran- sit. Free parking. (905)448-2197 ext 210 DO YOU MISS YOUR children, make executive level pay from home. Go to www.newlifestyleforyou.com or call me at 1-800-844-9639 ext. 2800 FOR SALE:SUCCESSFUL PORTABLE sign rental business located in Durham Region. Very profitable, part-time hours, turn- key.Sellers motivated. All offers considered. Call (905)728-5639 How Safe Is your home? Are you putting your family at risk? Discover why it's healthier, more effective and responsible to go "green" with your home. Call: Cyndi (647) 898-2948 http://C-Peterson. HealthyHomeTour.com JOB AT HOME.$487.68 Weekly. Assemble Products, Mail or Com- puter Work. Free Details www.TopJobReview.com write CHRJobs: 372 Rideau St, #916, Ottawa ON, K1N 1G7 Ref# A15 1-800-351-5120 MOMS MAKE MORE! More financial freedom! More time for your family! More control over your life! http://C-Peterson. momsmakemore.com TOPPER'S PIZZA – Established pizza franchise location available and affordable in Ajax. Contact A. Gaumond 1-877-558-5581 TURF LOGIC FRANCHISE Op- portunity. 100% pesticide-free lawn care, protected territories, low investment. Open house June 23. training Oct. '07. www.turflogic.ca 866.239.4056. $$MONEY$$Consolidate Debts Mortgages to 100%. No income, bad credit OK! ONTARIOWIDE FINANCIAL CORPORATION 1-888-307-7799 CENTRAL FUNDING GROUP, first & second mortgages to 100%. From 5.1 % for 5 years. Best available rates. Private funds available. Refinancing debt consolidation a specialty. For fast professional service call (905)666-4986 NEED HELP?Behind on your mortgage payments? I can fix it! Call Tom (905)448-3436 www.turningleafinvestments.com PRIVATE FUNDS - 1st, 2nd mortgages. Consolidate bills, low rates. No appraisal needed. Bad credit okay. Save money. No obli- gation. No fees OAC. Call Peter (416)460-4594, Mortgage Lead- ers 1 BEDROOM BRIGHT and spacious open concept apt. in Ajax. Separate entrance, walkout. 5 appliances, near all amenities. first/last. Available June lst. 905- 231-9945, 647-224-2879. 1-BEDROOM BASEMENT APARTMENT.Pickering, Liver- pool & Hwy 2. Large 1-bedroom apartment. Separate entrance, non-smoking, no pets, $750/mo all inclusive. (905)839-9551 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT, $895/month inclusive, June/July 1st. Immaculate newer building in decent Oshawa neighbour- hood. Prefer quality adult tenants, No dogs. 905-448-0390, 905- 439-8893 2 BEDROOM basement apt for rent $850 all inclusive, Sa- lem/Bayly area. Sep entrance, laundry, no smoking, close to 401. Clean and bright, ready to go. Call Cam 416-906-6051 2 BEDROOM BASEMENT, North Whitby, $1000/month inclusive. Spacious, separate entrance, pri- vate back yard, laundry, parking, A/C, near schools, available July 1st. Call (905)404-7969 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-BDRM OSHAWA large bright unit in quiet well-managed build- ing, located in park-like setting. Utilities included. Living/dining small eat-in kitchen 1-1/2 baths. $1075. (905)728-8919 or (905)576-8647 2-BEDROOM IN COURTICE! $1200/month INCLUSIVE, HUGE lower unit, with big windows-lots of light, parking for 3, LARGE pri- vate lot. Close to all: 6min to 401/GM, 18min to OPG-Picker- ing. MUST SEE! AVAILABLE NOW! 905-448-3520 2-BEDROOM NORTH OSHAWA, Rossland/Ritson. Newer well maintained clean, quiet adult life- style building. Suits retired/ma- ture working adult. $890 inclusive no pets. Available. (905)720- 2352. 3 BEDROOM TOP floor of triplex. Large kitchen, appliances, laun- dry, parking, available May 21st. Cochrane/Hwy. 2 Whitby $875 +utilities. Call 905-925-9110. 401/WHITE'S RD.Pickering. large 2-bedroom basement apart- ment in executive home. $975. Plus two furnished rooms, ideal for out-of-towner. $600/$650. Available July 1st, all inclusive. 416-410-3045. AJAX ONE BEDROOM base- ment apartment in custom built home, fridge, stove, laundry, freshly painted, central location, available May 15th. $750 inclu- sive. (905)409-5424, 705-738- 6412. AJAX SOUTH, LARGE 1-bdrm plus living room basement. Sep entrance, big windows, parking, 4 appliances, A/Cond. steps to shopping/transit. $750 inclusive. Available now. (905)426-7770 AJAX WESTNEY/HWY #2-one bedroom basement, spacious, sep. entrance, cable, hardwood floors, fireplace, parking, $800/in- clusive. First/last. No smok- ing/pets. Short or long term. (905)426-8708 AJAX, BAYLY/SALEM 2 bed- room basement. Eat-in kitchen and living room and full bath. Separate entrance and laundry. No smoking/pets. $675+1/3 utilities. Call 905-427-7921. AJAX, HARWOOD,north of Kingston Rd., legal 1-bedroom, 4 appliances, gas fireplace, park- ing, walk to stores, buses. No smoking or pets. $850/month in- cluding utilities. (905)686-0582 AJAX, LARGE bright 2-bedroom walkout basement, family, stor- age room, eat-in kitchen, fridge, stove, large bathroom. First/last, No pets. Suit working sin- gle/couple. $950/month-inclusive June 1st. (905)686-8469 AJAX,large, bright 1 bedroom basement apartment in nice neighbourhood, full bath, A/C, laundry, separate entrance, $800/inclusive. Available immediately. No smoking/pets. Call James (905)428-3030 AJAX, WESTNEY/Hwy 2,beauti- ful 2-bedroom condo, pool, exer- cise room, appliances, laundry, parking, air conditioning, avail. June 1st. $1350 all inclusive, call (905)427-5128 ALEXANDRA PARK,OSHAWA 1&2 bedroom newer apt., "Old charm building." Totally renovat- ed, new kitchen/bath, hardwood floors. In-house laundry, inter- com. Parkview. Near Hospital. No pets. (905)579-9439. ALTONA/SHEPPARD,Pickering, avail. June 1st . 2-bedroom. Sep- arate entrance. Spacious, clean. Free cable. Parking available. Bus at door. Absolutely no pets/smoking. Call Michelle at 905-509-6252. APARTMENTS FOR RENT, Whitby, Brock & Dundas area, Available Immediately/June 1st. Call Tony (416)493-1927 BOWMANVILLE - 3 bedroom close to all amenities. $930 per mo. plus hydro and cable. Office hours 9 - 5, Monday - Friday. (905)430-1877. AVAILABLE NOW!1 bdrm bsmnt apt in quiet N.Oshawa home. Sep. entrance, a/c, park- ing, utilities, storage, appliances. No smokers/pets. $700. Call (905)434-5513 BROOKLIN - 1 bedroom quiet bachelor apt, separate entrance, a/c, parking, satellite. $775 inclu- sive. Absolutely no smoking/pets. Avail immed. Call 905-426-0916 BROOKLIN - one bed., 2 appli- ances; 2 bed., 4 appliances, on 2nd floor of adult occupied bldg. No dogs, no smoking. $625 & $825/month. First/last. 905-424- 9743. BROOKLIN 2 bedroom apt. quiet neighborhood, separate entrance, laundry, parking, AC, central vac, basic satellite. No smoking/pets, $925+utilities. Avail. immediately. (905) 426-0916. CENTRAL WHITBY,2-bedroom plus den, clean, bright spacious, $1125 all inclusive. Avail June 1, first/last, no pets.. Call (905)985- 8793, after 12 noon. CLAREMONT/ASHBURN - one upstairs bedroom apartment in private home. Seperate entrance, parking, non smoker, no pets, heat included, hydro extra $675. June 15. (905)649-3082. 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. CONLIN/SIMCOE,2-bdrm bsmt. Close to UOIT/Durham College. All inclusive, $900/mo utilities in- cluded. Parking. No smok- ing/pets. Call Darrel 905-260- 5649 COURTICE, LARGE 1-BED- ROOM basement apt. in execu- tive home, laundry, cable, gas fireplace, private entrance, $850. 905-718-2794. DOWNTOWN OSHAWA Quaint 2nd floor, 1 bedroom apt., fridge, stove, gleaming hardwood,. Available now. $600 +, Andrew 905-579-5464 DUNDAS/COCHRANE,Whitby, 2 bedroom, laundry on site, one garage parking, no smoking/pets. $875/mo. + hydro. Freshly paint- ed, balcony, storage, immediate possession, (416)200-9474 GARDEN/DUNDAS, WHITBY. Large 1 bedroom basement apartment. Brand new. All appli- ances (laundry, a/c), all utilities. $895/month, first/last. Close to schools, shopping, transit. No pets/smoking. June 1. 905-426- 4071. KING/WILSON,OSHAWA Quiet building, near shopping, transpor- tation. Utilities, parking included. 1-bedroom June & July 1st & 2- bedroom apt. June & July 1st. Call (905)571-4912 until 6:00pm. MAIN FLOOR 2 bedroom apt. $1200 or 2 bedroom basement apt., $900. No smoking/pets. Laundry, yard, parking all inclu- sive. Available immediately. Liv- erpool/Krosno area. 905-642- 8669. MARIGOLD CO-OPERATIVE HOMES Inc. is affordable hous- ing in a co-operative environ- ment. Marigold is easily ac- cessible to public transportation, major highways, public/catholic schools and shopping facilities. Amenities include cable, parking and laundry facilities. We are cur- rently taking applications for wait- ing list. Orientation session will be held on Tuesday, May 22, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. at Marigold, 121 Ash Street, Whitby. MUST SEE TO BELIEVE! 3 apartments in Oshawa, 3-bed- rooms $1100/inclusive. All available immediately. Call (416)568-3965 NEWLY RENOVATED bright large, clean, quiet 2-bedroom, Oshawa Blvd., near downtown Oshawa, 4-appliances including private laundry, heating/parking included. June/July lst. No pets $875 (905) 440-5860. NORTH Oshawa - 2 and 3 bed- room, June/July. Clean, family building. Heat, hydro and two ap- pliances included. Pay cable, parking and laundry facilities. (905)723-2094 ONE AND TWO BEDROOM APARTMENTS in modern build- ing, downtown Whitby, $818 + $951. Heat & hydro included. Available immediately. Call (905) 430-6511. OSHAWA 2 LOCATIONS June 1st. 1-brdm bsmt apt $650 include utilities and cable. Large 2-bdrm apt in 12-unit building. Coin laundry, balcony $850 inclu- sive. Call 905-924-6075 OSHAWA SOUTH - Spotless large 2-bedroom basement apt. in a very clean and quiet five-plex. $700/mo., hydro extra. First/last. Suit professional semi-retired couple or single. Includes heat & water, 1 outdoor parking. No pets/smokers or dogs. Ravine Rd. Available June 1 or July 1/07. 905-728-3634. 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 - CLEAN, ONE bed- room with office, kitchen, LR, 4 pce washroom, laundry and park- ing included. Suit mature couple/person. No pets/smoking. $800 inclusive. (905) 579-9647. OSHAWA - King/Townline. NEW 1 bed. apt. $700. all inclusive. 1-parking, No pets. NEW 2 bed. apt. $1050 +hydro. 2-parking. 905-720-4505 or 951-870-9523. OSHAWA - Nicely decorated 2 bedroom apt., in clean well- maintained building. Heat, water, parking included, on-site laundry, near schools, shopping, transit. Available immediate/June 1st. $690/mo. +hydro. 905-576-3813 to view. OSHAWA 1-BEDROOM base- ment apt. Available June/July 1st. Shared laundry. Separate en- trance. Parking for 1 car. No smoking or pets. $700 inclusive. References required. (905)240- 0084 OSHAWA APTS.Clean quiet se- curity monitored newer bldgs. Bachelor, 1 & 2 bedroom includes utilities, parking, laundry on site, no dogs. 905-260-9095, 905-260- 9085 OSHAWA Clean, new building. 2-bedroom apt $862, avail July 1st. 2-bedroom + den $945, avail July 1st. Appliances, parking & utilities included. 905-438-9715. OSHAWA large bachelor base- ment., separate entrance, galley kitchen, shared parking, laundry, cable, and all utilities included, wireless internet avail. no smok- ing/pets, June 1st. $700./mo. (905)728-4510 Oshawa north of 401.incredibly large 1-bedroom apt., Available immediately. Laundry and parking included Sep. entrance, yard. Non-smokers. $750-inclusive. Available immediately. Won't last! Marlene (905)492-1066 OSHAWA NORTH,gorgeous 3- bedroom main floor of house, SENIOR-LIFESTYLE COMPLEX, secluded area in the city, beauti- ful lawn, ample parking, $1100/month, heat/hydro includ- ed, May 1st (905)723-7291. OSHAWA one bedroom, last one, large immaculate, Laundry, security/camera. $750/incl. First/last. No dogs. Available June 1st. To view property: www.viewrental.piczo.com Call Albert 905-213-0524. OSHAWA,2-bedroom, newly renovated, 5 mins to 401, coin laundry facilities, includes 2-appli- ances, 2-car parking, $780 & hy- dro, Available immediately. No pets. Call (905)623-7858. 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 May/June. 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 PICKERING - 1 bed. newly fin- ished basement apt. Extra large, bright, spacious, cable, fireplace, parking, a/c, laundry & util. includ- ed. Avail. June 1st. 416-806- 3452. PICKERING Whites/Sheppard 1- bedroom bsmt, side-entrance, laundry, 1-parking, near all amenities/401. Available immedi- ately. $600-inclusive, prefer sin- gle, first/last, no pets/smoking. Call Abbas (905)831-3835 PICKERING, 2-BDRM bsmt. apt., $650/month, no smoking or pets, available immediately + util, call 905-426-6365, 647-405-6730 PICKERING,West Shore/Bayly 1-bedroom basement apt., in- cludes utilities, laundry, parking. No smoking/pets. Near Go. $800. First/last. Call (905)837-7552 PICKERING, WHITES/401, Large bright, 2-bdrm bsmt. in quiet family home. Newly paint- ed. Separate entrance, laundry, 1-parking, no smoking/pets. Avail. immediately. $900/mo inclusive, first/last. Call 416-996-8428. PORT PERRY,Walk to Lake Scugog. Enjoy a peaceful, beautiful town. Large 2 & 3 bdr. in well kept, quiet 3-story apt building. Balcony, parking, Se- curity Video. No pets. Call Adam 905-985-3096, 905-430-7816 PORT WHITBY 1722/1724 Duffe- rin St. Newly renovated spacious, quiet 1 & 2-bedrooms. $765 & $865. Available June 1st. Laun- dry, parking, walk to GO, 401/Brock St. Near sports arena, shopping. 1-800-693-2778 Regency Manor 2-BEDROOM extra-large in quiet bldg, freshly painted, in beautiful Whitby neighbourhood. Ideal for adults & seniors. clean building. insuite storage, onsite laundry. Incredible value! May 1st 905-668-7758 viewit.ca (vit #17633) WHITBY 1 & 2-bdrm spacious, & clean bsmt. apt, sep. entrance, fridge/stove, laundry, parking, full bathroom, backyard, $800+40% utilities. No smok- ing/pets. Call Bo Gustafsson, Sales Representative, Sutton Group Tower Reality, 416-783- 5000 WHITBY SPACIOUS and bright, renovated 2 bedroom apt., in 5 apt. complex, located in down- town Whitby, 1 parking, central air, laundry facilities, $830, first & last, avail. immediately. Call Joan at 905-404-7861. WHITBY - 2 bedroom suites from $950 per mo. all inclusive. Close to all amenities. Office hours 9 - 5, Monday - Friday. (905)430-1877 WHITBY - Lakeridge/Dundas, Spotless large bright upper 2- bed. with large office loft. Living- room, eat-in kitchen, appliances, 4pc. bath, fenced, washer/dryer, parking. No smoking/pets. $990/mo. inclusive. 905-706- 6742. WHITBY Brock/Dundas. Near Go Tr ansit, Price-Chopper & No- Fr ills. 1 bedroom apt. Available now. Free Parking. Laundry fa- cilities. $750 month. No pets/smoking. Call. Mr or Mrs. Munshi (416)269-4976. WHITBY CENTRAL,Large 2 bedroom, quiet small building no smoking/pets, June 1, $939 plus hydro. Occupied mostly by sen- iors. Parking, laundry. (416)438- 4895. WHITBY huge 3 bedroom apart- ment with balcony, very clean, heat, and hot water included. Par king. Available immediately or June lst. $1100 per mo. Call (416) 520-6392 (905)669-4009. WHITBY Huge, bright, 1 bedroom basement apt. New kitchen, gas fireplace, quiet neighbourhood. $795/inclusive. Available July 1st. 416-838-1026. WHITBY,2 bedroom apt,. close to all amenities. $700 month first & last, heat & parking included, available immediately. Call (905)430-2248. WHITBY,Cochran/Vernon, 2 large bedroom basement apartment, $965/inclusive, wash- er/dryer, fridge, stove, walk-out to backyard, parking. No smoking. Available July 1st. (905)556- 9972 WHITBY,Dundas/Garden legal one-bdrm basement apt., bright, newly renovated, separate en- trance, parking for 1 & more, no smoking/pets. Avail now. $875/mo inclusive. Call Chris (905)665-8125 WHITBY, immaculate 1 bedroom apt, Avail. Immediately. $775, in- cludes appliances, heat, parking, laundry facilities. Call (905)666- 1074 or 905-556-0455. WHITBY,spacious 3 bedroom, main floor unit. $1150 all inclu- sive. Available June 1st. Call Debbie 905-430-6229 WHITES/STROUDS,Beautiful basement apartment. Near tran- sit/school. No pets/smoking A/C. $850. 1 bedroom, 900 sq.ft. Laundry access. Separate entrance. Cable, wireless Inter- net. Pool access. First/last. 905-426-4465. BRIGHT CLEAN 2-BDRM condo, Garden/Rossland, Whitby. 2-full bathrooms, kitchen overlooking familyroom, 5-appliances, pool, hottub, gym, recroom, partyroom, locker, 2-underground parking, $1350/mo inclusive. Non-smok- er/no pets. (905)767-3163, (905)686-4198. THE BREAKERS Luxury Ajax Condo Short or Long Term First floor, 1 + 1 bdrms, parking, security, indoor pool, sauna, Gym, Balcony view of lake. no smoking/pets $1249+ hydro or $1300 inclusive (905) 239-0390 -AA ABA-DABA-DOO-Own your own home, no down payment re- quired, from $525/month. WHY RENT? 4.90% OAC. $33,000+ family income, up to $25,000 cash back . Call Ken Collis Bro- ker, Coldwell Banker 2M Realty (905)576-5200 kencollis@ sympatico.ca 3 BEDROOM SEMI with base- ment apartment, Bowmanville, near 401, washer, dryer, air, large yard, driveway, available August lst. $1100 plus utilities. lst/last. Call (905) 697-3205. 3 BEDROOM, UPPER level of house, $1200/month+utilities. 3 bathrooms. Hardwood through- out. Clean. Amenities. Hwy.#2 & Brock Rd. Working person pre- ferred. Available nowor June lst. 905-421-8898, (416) 358-3391. 4 BDRM. COUNTRY HOME in Hampton area. Secluded & pri- vate. $1000/mo. + util. Available June 1st. Must have references and credit check. Call Guy Guth- rie, Sales rep. Re/Max Scugog 905-985-4427. 4 BEDROOM BUNGALOW with garage northeast Oshawa. Newly renovated, immaculate, big back- yard, suitable for family. $1550+utilities. Avail. June/July 1st. Will consider short term rent- ing. (905)720-2307 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!!!! A-OSHAWA BUNGALOW.2 bed. main-floor $975+hydro, June 1st.. 1 bed. basement apt. New carpet, ceramic tile. Sep. en- trance, backyard, 4-appliances, air, 3pc. bath(shower). $625+hy- dro, immediate. First/last/refer- ences. No smoking/pets. (Or rent negotiable for entire home). 905- 571-0536, 905-442-3211 AJAX - DETACHED HOUSE, spacious 3 bed, 3 baths, includ- ing fin. basement, new applianc- es, painted, close to Hwy. 401. $1495+utilities. Call (416)746- 7241 BEST DEAL in Whitby, 1500sq.ft., quiet court, 3-bed- room, hardwood, finished base- ment, 2 car driveway, 18x18 deck, A/C, wood stove, major ap- pliances, $1475+utilities, July 1st, 905-668-2375. BRIGHT & CLEAN 3 bedroom bungalow, south Ajax. $1750+utilities, 5 appliances, gar- age, fenced yard, walk to lake, school, shopping, transit, no pets/smoking, available June 1st. 289-314-6912. COURTICE 2-BDRM HOUSE, main floor only, large yard, quiet neighborhood. No pets, no laun- dry facilities. $975 inclusive. Call 905-571-3773 HAMPTON-4 BEDROOM,bun- galow on approximately 10 acres, large kitchen w/dishwasher, din- ingroom, family room, laundry room, large walk-out deck, fin- ished basement with recreation room, open fireplace, two car gar- age and storage barn. Heated by Electrice Heat Pump with Central A/C. No Appliances. Open Ten- der Submission- Minimum rent asking is $ 1,500.00/mth+utilities. Available June or July 01st. Con- tact Pat @DMSI at 905-472-7300 x 229. NW BOWMANVILLE,4-bed- room, 2-baths, finished base- ment, garage, close to schools bus, quiet residential area. $1500 plus utilities, first & last required available immediately 905-441- 7277 OSHAWA 3+ 1 bdrm house. Laundry, parking, all appliances included, quiet neighborhood. No smoking/pets. Credit check. First/last. 1-yr lease. $1250+utilities. Avail June 1st. Call Joe 1-866-595-3315, 416- 419-1924. OSHAWA CENTRE area. 3+1 bedroom semi. Large kitchen, living, dining room, 1-1/2 baths, ravined lot plus deck, finished basement. $1275 plus utilities. June 1st. 905-725-8609. OSHAWA NW,beautiful brick bungalow, 3-bdrm, 2 bathroom, eat-in kitchen, 5 appliances, rec room, central air, deck. Great lot & neighbourhood. Non-smokers. $1225+ utilities. (416)704-4570 OSHAWA,4-BDRM main floor, all appliances, huge partially paved backyard, quiet neighbour- hood, close to bus & GM, $1400+hydro. Call Clyde (416)438-0424 OSHAWA, CLEAN LARGE 1- bedroom 2-storey semi-detached house, 401/Simcoe St. area. Fridge, stove, driveway, fenced yard, asking $750 +utilities. First/last. Avail. now Call (905)436-6085 or 905-259-2904 OSHAWA, HARMONY/OLIVE. 3-bedroom house, finished base- ment with 3pc. bath. Laundry, all appliances, parking, near all amenities. $1125/month +utilities. Available June 1st. First/last. No smoking/pets. (905)433-0489. PICKERING Dixie/Finch Modern exec. home, 2800 sqft. 4 bed. fin. rec. room, ravine lot, appl. $1875/mo. + util. Call Frank 1-866-332-3304 PICKERING / LAKE,2 storey de- tached, 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, liv- ing dining, walkout, large kitchen, basement, sep. ent. 1 bed apt. cac, immediately. $1600 plus. (905)239-1122 PICKERING, BROCK/MAJOR Oaks, 3 bedroom house, freshly painted, 5 appliances, a/c, double driveway, available immediately $1300 monthly. 905-686-6684. RENT TO OWN - Low Down Pay- ment, Easy Qualifying, Seller Will Finance. Choose Your Dream Home Today. Visit http:// www.HomeOwnerSoon.com or call 1-866-702-4334. RITSON/ADELAIDE,clean spa- cious newly renovated 3 bed- room, 2 baths home apt., with balcony, close to amenities and minutes to 401. $1200/month ALL INCLUSIVE. (905)448-3530. WHITBY Cochrane/Rossland 3 bdrm main floor available May 15. Lots of parking. Air/cond. Laundry included. $1150 + utilities. (416)573-5350 or 905-550-5350 WHITBY, 3-BDRM bungalow. Clean, bright semi-detached. Backs onto greenspace. Deck, 4 appliances, garage. Includes basement. No smoking/pets. $1095 + utilities. Avail immediate- ly. 905-579-7138. WHITBY,3-bdrm mainfloor bun- galow, shows exceptionally well, stove/fridge, dishwasher, micro- wave, laundry, a/c, 2+parking, quiet family area. No smok- ing/pets. $1250/mo+60% utilities. References. Call Bo Gustafsson, Sales Representative, Sutton Group Tower Reality, 416-783- 5000 2 BEDROOM,2 bathroom town- house in Oshawa, newly renovat- ed, $850/month plus utilities. Available June 1st or sooner. For more info call (905)723-2436 4-BEDROOM TOWNHOUSE, large master bedroom with 2pc ensuite. Recroom, 4 appliances. Walk to 5 Pts Mall, 2.4km to UOIT. $1300 plus utilities. June 1st 905-239-1791 AJAX TOWNHOUSE, BRAND new. Bayly/Monarch. 2 bed- room+den. Upgraded kitchen with breakfast bar. Close to all amenities. $1350+utilities. Call 416-818-3469. OSHAWA - Brand new 3 bdrm condo/townhouse inc. 5 applianc- es, c/air, 2.5 baths, garage. Rit- son & Conlin area, close to all amenities. Never shovel snow or cut grass again! $1325. Call 905- 434-6234. Avail. Aug. 1st. OSHAWA SOUTH,To wnhouses 3-bedroom $975/mo+ utilities close to schools, shopping. First/last. 905-579-9956. CLEAN FURNISHED ROOMS in quiet smoke-free adult lifestyle. west Pickering home, use of sep- arate kitchen & bathrooms, on- site parking, bus, no pets, refer- ences. (905)509-2459 LARGE FURNISHED room in townhouse, near mall, restau- rants, $450/month inclusive. (905)579-7964 LIVERPOOL AND BAYLY 2 large rooms for rent, share kitch- en and bath. Close to lake, shop- ping, GO. Laundry, internet, cable, parking included. $450.00 Call 905-837-0766 OSHAWA - unfurnished Rooms for rent in duplex, share kitchen, bathroom, cable, patio, back yard, new carpet, freshly painted, parking, Near GO/Shopping, quiet area. No smoking. First/last. (905)721-2366. OSHAWA Simcoe/Wentworth near GM/shopping. Private en- trance, private 3-pc bath, bar fridge/microwave, use of fur- nished rec-room & TV. Suitable for 1 person. Avail immediately. $150/week. (905)436-7840 LARGE ROOM FOR rent, share all amenities, laundry room on-site, internet, cable and C/A, all inclusive, $450/month. Steps from bus stop #3. Ruben (905)436-5013 RITSON/ORMOND DR.Working male or female preferred, spa- cious bedsitting room, ensuite bathroom, phone, cable, parking, share kitchen, close to bus stop. $450-$475/mo. (905)728-6678 WORKING GIRL or serious stu- dent- room & meals. Wilson above Taunton. Share large home with quiet couple. 3 fur- nished bedrooms @$500. Large separate common area. Non- smokers only. 905-239-1791 CLEARWATER FLORIDA, 3- bedrooms, fully furnished, air conditioned, manufactured homes. Close to beaches/major attractions, pool/hot tub. Children welcome. $375/wk (less than mo- tel). Photos shown in your home. (905)683-5503. BEAUTIFUL 3-BEDROOM on Head Lake. Private treed lake- front lot. Large deck, fully equipped. 6-person max. Excel- lent swimming, fishing and walk- ing trails, aluminum boat incl. $775/weekly. (705)454-8944 HALIBURTON HIGHLANDS,3- bedroom cottage, fully equipped, barbecue, satellite TV, sand beach, large level lot, pets wel- come, boat launch, good fishing, canoe & paddleboat included. (705)454-8298 MAY LONG WEEKEND in the Kawarthas - Cozy lakefront cedar cottages on beautiful Lake Kass- habog (Ptbo. Area). Enjoy fish- ing, kayaking/canoeing, hiking, nearby golfing. May/June vacan- cies still available. Reasonable rates www.bluemountainlodge.ca 1-705-877-2159. WATERFRONT Lake Cansecon, beautiful 3 bedroom cottage. Great fishing, boating, swimming, beaches nearby. 1-1/2 hrs east of Toronto. $1000/week. No smok- ing. 905-824-4133, Cell 416-414- 2739 WATERFRONT LAKE CONSE- CON,Beautiful 3 bedroom cot- tage, great fishing, boating, swim- ming, beaches nearby, 1 1/2 hours east of Toronto. $1000/week. No smoking. 905- 824-4133 or 416-414-2739. 1990 FLEETWOOD SOUTH- WIND, 97,000 kms, new tires, stainless steel wheels, new gen- erator, auto, airbags, suspension, walk-on roof, rooftop heater/A/C, awning (crank-out), 4 piece bath, sleeps 6-8, master bedroom, pro- pane/electric stove and fridge, mi- crowave, portable TV, 8 speaker stereo system and much more, well maintained, excellent condi- tion. $28,000. Call 1-705-760- 4487. 2005 39' GOLDEN FALCON, 3 slides, front den, rear bedroom, large bath, patio door, air & awn- ing. Located on large shaded sight. Asking $34,000 o.b.o. Call (705)696-2107 2000 COLEMAN Bayside Elite, Te nt trailer, sleeps 8. Large Add- A-Room. Furnace, 3 way fridge, hot water, 2 stoves, asking $9500. Call (905)987-1871 PINNACLE PARK, just north of Cobourg. Lovely private site with 32 ft. Cobra trailer, very clean, 2 decks, awning, storage building, asking $20,000 including License of Occupation. Call 905-377- 0361. RICE LAKE Large seasonal 10 new sites. Pool, beach, docking. Tr ailers on-site for sale, Park Model rentals weekly. Call (705)696-3423. Website: www.dreamlandresort.on.ca 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. 14' DORAL SPLASH Jet Boat- motor needs to be rebuilt-being sold for storage fees-$1200.00. Call 905-342-3863 ARE YOU A SWM,with a good sense of humor, knows how to treat a lady. LIKES DANCING, MOVIES AND TRAVELING, SWF would like to hear from you. (64-68) Serious replies call and leave message and phone num- ber at: 1-800-692-3269 Box #39719, UPSCALE GENTLEMAN 68, slim , white, submissive, very helpful, enjoys ladies fashion, lingerie etc. would love to meet attractive slim, quiet or take charge lady to 65 for fine dining movies, theatre. 1-800-692-3269 MyAdBox #545886. Please leave phone number and message. LIVE-OUT NANNY REQUIRED to care for twins starting Sept 07. Successful candidate must have ECE designation, speak fluent English (French bi-lingual an as- set) and have experience caring for multiple children. References required. Send resumes to rod.hynes@sympatico.ca PRIVATE PIANO LESSONS Royal conservatory Grade 10 teacher. $10 per 1/2 hour in Ajax (John Boddy area) Call Leah 905-999-1534. PSYCHIC READER & ADVISOR Palm - Tarrot - Crystal Ball. No life without problems ~ No problems without solutions. Pri- vate & Confidential. (905)721- 8437 STALLS AVAILABLE at private stable, North Whitby. Excellent care. Indoor arena. Large outdoor sand ring, excellent hacking near- by.(905)655-8426 $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 Berber carpet and premium pad from $389 (30 yds). 12mm laminated flooring special @ $1.69 sq. ft. 52 oz. cut pile carpet installed with pad from $2.30 sq. ft. Free in-home quotes. SAILLIAN CARPETS 1-800-578-0497, 905- 242-3691 ; 905-373-2260. 1800-1900 Reclaimed Brick, Antique Flooring, Barn Board, Steel Roofing, Barn Beams. Tw o complete barns for sale! vintagestuff@rogers.com (905)987-4676 2005 kenmore large capacity stainless steel side by side fridge/freezer with filtered ice and water system. $1000. Call 905- 721-0088 4 MOTOMASTER MS215/65R16 98T Touring Tirs with Alloy rims (from Dodge Caravan), nearly new, only 10 thousand kilome- ters. Asking $450. 905-723-1249. 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. AIR CONDITIONING from $1450. High efficient gas furnace form $1650. A/C Tune Up $69.95+parts. Installation of duct- work, water heaters, gas piping from $100. Furnace cleaning, gas, oil & propane Sales & Ser- vice McCoy Mechanical. (905)259-1415 AIR CONDITIONING SALE High Efficiency Units full installed from $2000. Government Rebates available. Contact Dual Air Me- chanical now and beat the heat! 416-220-8298 ALL NEW QUEEN orthopedic mattress set, cost $1000, sacri- fice $250. Call 905-213-4669. 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 BLUE/BROWN MATES BED, Ar- moire and night stand, new $1200, asking $450. Green Wall Hugger Recliner lift Chair, new $1000, asking $500. (905)985- 6881 BUSY BEE 12" JOINTER single- phase 3-HP, 220V precision ground cast iron. Asking $1,200- obo. Call (905)579-1903 BUY/SELL stair lifts, porch lifts, scooters, hospital beds, ceiling lifts etc. Call SILVER CROSS AT (905) 668-8560 OR 1-800-659- 0668 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 CHROME RIMS for sale 17" Verde Scorpians with Yokohama low profile tires, call Chris (905)706-5363 CONSTRUCTION TOOLS,Ce- ment Mixer, Compressors, New Door systems and Windows, Computer Desk, Filing Cabinet, Office furniture, (905)683-5131 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 HOT TUB,a 2007 model, 5-6 person, LED light, waterfall, fully loaded, full warranty. Cost: $8,450, sacrifice $3,900. 905- 213-4669. DINNING ROOM SUITE, solid walnut, circa 1940. 54"x40" table with 18" leaf, 6 chairs, buffet and China cabinet. Asking $1500 OBO. White IKEA drop leaf kitch- en table, 51"x30", 20" leaf, 4 chairs, asking $75. In Ajax. (905)619-0772 after 6pm DRIVEWAY SEALING EQUIP- MENT For Sale 100G tank, hon- da motor/pump, 100' hose, 2 spraying wands, mounted in a 5'x8' black enclosed trailer, heavy duty hand held blower/vac, gas powered concrete saw, clientel. Asking $8,000, Call 905-242- 6242. 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. Pool safety covers. We will not be beat on price and quality. Guar- anteed. 905-259-4514. www.homeandleisure.ca HOT TUB, 5-6 person, Beach comber. 5HP mtr. $3500. 905- 409-5285. HOUSEHOLD CONTENTS - Liv- ing room, dining room and assort- ed pieces, lamps, plus other household articles. (905) 706- 4010 (Cell) IN-HOME PERSONAL Fitness Tr ainer! Only $45!!! Get in shape NOW! http://www.xwaves.ca MEN'S GOLF CLUBS,right, slightly used, irons 3 - sw "new" 460 driver and 3 wood, putter, and new bag $375. Men's gold clubs, right, new iorns, 4-pw, new driver 3 & 5 woods, new putter and bag. $450. Call (705)328- 0402. MOVING,dresser, mirrors & headboard, loveseat, chair, patio set, rod-iron table w/marble top, Singer sewing machine w/pine ta- ble, pine frame stained glass mir- ror shelf.Whitby 905-668-7344 PIANOS AND CLOCKS- 2007 models are here, Come in for great deals. 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. RASPBERRY PLANTS, Strawberry Plants, Rhubarb, Ce- dar Trees, Cedar Hedging and other nursery stock. Call 1-888- 226-6344 or visit our website at www.hrichardsonfarms.com 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 , UNEEK Electron- ics. FERN is sole operator. NO MONTHLY BILLS. 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 SATELLITE TV - NO MONTHLY BILLS. High-Definition now available. Receivers from $179.95. Packages from $299.50. Free Lifetime Support. 320 GIG EXTERNAL H.D.$159. Located in Giant Tiger Plaza, Ajax, Mon-Fri 10-8, Sat & Sun 10-5 www.challengefta.com 905-231- 2162 SMALL UTILITY TRAILER with the closable lid - easy tow for a small car - excellent shape - $700 or best offer. Call 416-281-6641, 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Pickering/Scarbo- rough Border. SOFA,$75.Love seat, $50. Side table, $30/each. Breakfast table, $30. 905-831-1968. TEXTBOOKS NEEDED Durham College Penology and Youth Program. Please call 905-434- 8107 or 905-922-8107 FREE RENT - Ve ndors wanted at Courtice Flea Market. Book by May 31st and receive one month free rent. Call 905-436-1024 or visit: www.courticefleamarket.com AFRICAN GREY Timmy Parrot for sale, very friendly, needs a good home with lots of attention, $1000 firm, with cage. 905-434- 0392. CHOCOLATE LAB puppies, born on St. Patrick's Day, ready now, sun or late evenings best, vet checked, records, first shots done, dewormed, weaned off mommy, eating well, looking for someone to love, $650 female, $600 male, cash only. Call Bill 905-355-5226 or wedwards000@sympatico.ca CHOCOLATE LAB PUPS,first shots, health certificate, excellent temperament, both parents on sight. Ready to go, $650. Call (705)295-4443 ENGLISH BULL DOG puppies, Male/Female, first shots, de- wormed, Reg. micro chipped, vet inspected. Ready June 17th. (705)932-1917 FOR SALE:Female Shih-Tzu/Bi- chon, $375, male Labradoodle, $750. Call Francis, 905-718- 0049. LAB PUPS,CKC registered, vet checked, tattooed, dewormed, both parents on site, family raised. Call anytime (905)344-7093. www.ardbraeken- nels.com POINTER PUPS, German short haired, liver and white tick, first shots, registered, parents on site, great family pets or working dogs, Cobourg area, asking $650. 905- 349-3558. PURE BRED white Shih Tzu, good nature, available to healthy female with up to date shots. Stud fee $500. Call Carol (905)430-3689, weekends or af- ter 5pm. NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, May 16, 2007, PAGE B5 A/Pwww.durhamregion.com Durham District School Board Request for Proposal SEALED PROPOSALS will be received in the envelopes provided by the undersigned before the specified closing date and time. Request for Proposal #RFP 07-08 Vehicl e Maintenance Services The Durham District School Board has a fleet com- prised of 25 vehicles, located at our Central Main- tenance Facility, 710 Bayly St. E, Ajax. This pro- posal is for the pick up and delivery and overnight maintenance servicing of the Board=s fleet, for a minimum (2) two year period. CLOSING DATE: Tuesday, June 5, 2007, before 3:00 P.M. Local Time. Proposal documents may be obtained from the Pur- chasing Department. The lowest or any Proposal will not necessarily be accepted. D.M. HOMENIUK, C.P.P., CPPO Manager of Purchasing Durham District School Board 400 Taunton Road East Whitby, Ontario L1R 2K6 Te lephone: (905) 666-6442 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS In the estate of Mary Elizabeth Edmunds Pensioner, Deceased All persons having claims as creditors against the estate of the above mentioned, late of the City of Pickering, in the Regional Municipality of Durham, who died at the said City of Pickering, on February 3, 2006, are required to file proof of same with the undersigned on or before July 13, 2007. After that date the Public Guardian and Trustee will proceed to distribute the estate, having regard only to the claims of which she then shall have had notice. Anyone having knowledge of a Will or next-of-kin of the above mentioned is also requested to contact the undersigned. DATED at Toronto on May 7, 2007 PUBLIC AND TRUSTEE, ESTATE TRUSTEE 595 BAY STREET, SUITE 800 TORONTO, ONTARIO M5G 2M6 File #: 816710-014 DURHAM PROFESSIONAL HOME DAY CARE •Infants and older, welcome •Small group settings •Programming to support child •Care close to home •Licensed under Day Nurseries Act Call 905-509-1207 to find out more www.durhamchildcare.org @@ www.marketplacedurhamregion.com Merchand i s e O n l i n e Merchand i s e O n l i n e Classifi ed Ads! Classifi ed Ads! F or Merch a n d i s e u n d e r $ 5 0 F or Merch a n d i s e u n d e r $ 5 0 FREEFREE visit Sheriff's Sale of Land(s) UNDER AND BY VIRTUE OF A Writ of Seizure and Sale issued out of the Superior Court of Justice at Toronto dated the 10th of April 2006, Court File Number 05-CV-299152PD2 to me directed, against the real and personal property of Distinct Solutions Inc. and Shanmugam Kitchner also known as Adolf Shanmugam also known as Castro Kitchner also known as Kitchner Shanmugam also known as Adolf Hitler, Defendant, at the suit of Xerox Canada Ltd., Plaintiff, the Enforcement Office of the Superior Court of Justice located at 601 Rossland Road East, Whitby, Ontario has seized and taken in execution all the right, title, interest and equity of redemption of Adolf Hitler, Defendant in, and to: Pt Blk 3, PL 40M2039, PT 18 PL 40R20415; PIN 26482-0832LT, Ajax, Regional Municipality of Durham, Land Titles Division of Durham (No.40), municipally known as 867 Audley Road South, Ajax, Ontario L1W 3W9. All of which said right, title, interest and equity of redemption of Adolf Hitler Defendant, in the said lands and tenements described above, I shall offer for sale by Public Auction subject to the conditions set out below at the Superior Court of Justice, 601 Rossland Road East, Whitby, Ontario L1N 9G7 on Wednesday, May 30, 2007 at 1:30 p.m. CONDITIONS: The purchaser to assume responsibility for all mortgages, charges, liens, outstanding taxes, and other encumbrances. No representation is made regarding the title of the land or any other matter relating to the interest to be sold. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchaser(s). TERMS:Deposit 10% of bid price or $1,000.00, whichever is greater Payable at time of sale by success- ful bidder To be applied to purchase price Non-refundable Ten business days from date of sale to arrange financing and pay balance in full at Court Enforce- ment Office, 601 Rossland Rd E. Whitby, ON L1N 9G7. All payments in cash or by certified cheque made payable to the Minis- ter of Finance. Deed Poll provided by Sheriff only upon satisfactory payment in full of purchase price. Other conditions as announced. THIS SALE IS SUBJECT TO CANCELLATION BY THE SHERIFF WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE UP TO THE TIME OF SALE. Note:No employee of the Ministry of the Attorney General may purchase any goods or chattels, lands or tenements exposed for sale by a Sheriff under legal process, either directly or indirectly. APRIL 16, 2007 Andrew McNabb and Alain Billington Court Enforcement Office 601 Rossland Rd East Whitby ON L1N 9G7 ESTATE BUSINESS CLOSE-OUT AUCTION DKNS Welding and Fabricating, Cobbledick St. Orono Saturday, May 26th, 10:00 a.m Edwards 100 ton Ironworker Machine com- plete with Dies (3 years); Lincoln 250 Ranger Portable Welder on Trailer (1168 hrs., gas); Lincoln 255 Power Mig Welder (220v); Ca- nox CSR400 DC Welder (550v); Hobart 650 RVS Welder w/Lincoln LN7 Wirefeeder; Pro- Line 650 cc/cv Welder w/Thermal Arc Con- stant Wire Feeder; Miller 400 amp Diesel Welder on Trailer; ESAB Power Cut 875 ‘Plasma’ (3 years); Baldor 575v Horizontal Shop Compressor; Campbell-Hausfeld 6.5 H.P.-220v Vertical Compressor; 50 ton Hy- draulic Shop Press; Progress 5E Pedestal Drill Press (24” Table, Gear Driven); 1995 Daewoo 5000lb Forklift (propane); Rigid 300 and 270 Electric Pipe Threaders (110); IK12 Beetle Straight Line Cutter; Dewalt Laser Level w/Tripod; BUX Mag Drill (3/4 cap); Hauger Magnetic Drill; 2500 Homelite Gas Generator; Greenlee 530 Portable Bandsaw; Craftsman Band Saw; Delta & Milwaukee Chop Saws; Mastercraft Wood Lathe; Air Jack Hammer and Bits; Triton Table Saw; Chainsaw; Bench; Pedestal & Body Grinders; Qty Power & Shop Tools; Plate Lifting Clamp; Torches; Gauges; Qty Welding Cable; Welding Rod Ovens; Pedestal Metal Former; Qty I-Beam and Mate- rial; Stock Rack; Qty Scaffolding; Job Boxes; Metal Work Tables; Ext and Step Ladders; 19ft. Van Box; Mechanic’s Highboy Chest and Mechanics Tools; 4 Miller Retractable Fall Harness; ATV Blade; Fans; 4 Gas Pumps; Exhaust Fans; Office Furniture; Blue Print Drawer Cabinet; and a Variety of other Shop related articles; Terms: Cash, approved Cheque, Visa, M/C, Interac Preview Friday afternoon and Morning of Sale Au ctioneers Frank and Steve Stapleton, Newtonville (905)786-2244, 1-800-263-9886 www.stapletonauctions 'estate specialists since 1971' Auction Tuesday, May 22 Preview 5:00 PM Auction 6:00 PM Selling the Estate of Edgar & Estelle Muller of Toronto A Clean Estate of Quality Furniture & Antiques Dining Room Suite, 3 Seat Sofa Bed, Wing Chairs, Side Tables, Leather Sofa Bed, Leather 2 Seater Lazy-Boy, Wall Unit, King Size Bed, Chest of Drawers, Cedar Chest, Ikea Chairs, Glass Top Kitchen Set, Victorian Over Mantle, Pair of Antique Bobbin Turned Beds, Walnut Dining Room Suite, Mahogany Dining Room Suite, Numerous Sofas & Chairs, Vilas Maple Hutch, Retro Dining Suite, Shelving Units, Chrome & Glass Top Ta b les, Exercise Equipment, TV's, Stereo Equipment, Lamps, Mirrors & Carpets. A Large Selection of Oil Paintings, Prints & Wa- tercolours. Royal Doulton Figures, Hummel Figures, Sterling Silver & Silver Plate, Cut Crystal, Dinner Sets, Jewellery, Large Assort- ment of Collector's Items, Books, Stamps, Brass & Copper. This is a large & interesting auction with lots of Bargains & tray lots Everything must be sold to make room for a large estate. Indoor Yard Sale Tuesday @ 5:00 PM For details go to www.waddingtons.ca/brighton Terms Cash, Visa, MC, Debit, Cheque with I.D. Lunch Counter We are accepting quality items or estates for consignment 101 Applewood Drive, Brighton, ON K0K 1H0 Hwy 401 to exit 509 South, follow signs Phone 1-613-475-6223 Important Clearing Auction For Cullen Gardens & Miniature Village Saturday May 26th (9:30 AM) Located at Cullen Gardens Driving Range, 380 Taunton Rd.West Whitby. MacGregor Auctions are pleased to offer for sale by public auction a quality and varied selection of articles and equipment from the former historical Cullen Gardens and Miniature Village. An opportunity to purchase a nostalgic piece of Whitby's past, included in auction will be varied offering of displays, highlighted by the Christmas Journey to Bethlehem Display, lights sculptures and Christmas Card Collec- tion Display, also selling a wide variety of items used in the everyday running of the business and maintenance of the grounds and buildings, including tractors, sprayers, wagons, golf carts and equipment, as well as an interesting selection of antique furniture and collectables , which were located in and around the property and building. Watch Next Weeks Paper for Detailed List, For Photography see: (www.macgregor.theauctionadvertiser.com) Auction sold & managed by MacGregor Auctions 905-987-2112 1-800-363-6799 FARM AUCTION "FARM SOLD" The Property of JOE O'NEILL 628 Tracey's Hill Rd., RR#4, Omemee 5 Miles North of Omemee at TD bank or Mile South of Downeyville on Sturgeon Rd.,West on Tracey's Hill Rd. from Lindsay on #7 at Callaghan School Go East 4 Miles on Tracey's Hill Rd. SAT. MAY 26 - 10 A.M. TRACTORS & LIVESTOCKTRAILER:235 MF 40 HP Diesel W/Loader, 2 Buckets, Blade, Bale & Manure Fork, 1600 Cockshutt, Gas, Rebuilt Motor, New Rubber, Good Metal Tandem Livestock Trailer (Bumper Pull, Real Good) MACHINERY AND MISC.:Kevernlands 3F 3pth Trip Beam Plow • I.H. 3F 3pth Trip Beam Plow • 8' 3pth Cult. • 8' 3pth Disc • 5 Section Harrows • I.H. 8' Seeder w/Grass Box • Hay Wagon • I.H. 7' Sickle Mower • MF 7' Haybine • 24T JD Square Baler • N.I. 4' Soft Core Round Baler • Stock Racks w/Sliding Back Door (For Ford Pick Up) • SM. Grain Auger • 32' Bale Elevator on Wheels • 24' Bale Elevator w/Motor • MF Side Del. Rake • 3pth Wheel Windrow Turner • 3pth Century Weed Sprayer • Cattle Squeeze W/Scale • 3 Bale Feeders • Free Standing Cattle Oiler • 12" - 3PT. Post Hole Auger • 35 Fence Rails and 30 Cedar Posts • Assorted Lumber • Tractor Tire Chains • Set of Triple Side Chains for 1000x20 Truck Tires • Western Saddle • 3 Bale Tarps w/Poles • Bags Mixed Grass Seed & Fertilizer • Wagon Load Sm. Farm Related Items. ID to Register ~ Cash or Cheque Only Lunch Available (Proceeds to Cancer Society) DOUG MITCHELL AUCTIONS OMEMEE 705-799-6769 Owner or Auctioneer will not be responsible for any public liability, property damage or injury to the public in connection with this sale 2007 WED. MAY 23 - 10AM - AUCTION at the property of ROBERT & MARGARET CASSADY-214 CROSBY DR., BOBCAYGEON contents, furniture, antiques, glass, collectables, tools, Yardman riding lawn mower (only 3mo old, over $2000 new), snowblower, Info/flyer 1-800-461-6499 MCLEAN AUCTIONS or view at www.mcleanauctions.com Antique Estate Auction Sale Victoria Day Monday May 21 at 10 am Haydon Auction Barn, 2498 Con Rd 8, Haydon ON Outstanding Oshawa Estate/Unique Treas- ures:Hanging Cranberry Hall Lamp, Brass Cranberry Oil Lamp, Amber Eagle Claw Oil Lamp, Wall Oil Lamps, Va- riety of Oil Lamps, Old Tiffany Style Hanging Lamp, Par- lour Lamp(hand painted), Barn Oil Lamp & Lanterns, Bar- ley Twist China Cab., Barley Twist Buffet, Barley Twist Beveled Hall Mirror, Pine Flat to the Wall, Pine Blanket Box, Pine Buffet, Walnut Dep. Tapered Top China Cab., Oak Pressed Back Rocker, Guilded Mirror, Pine Ta- ble/center drawer, Encl. Bookshelf, Marble/Wrought Iron Ta ble, Corner Pine Cupboard, Settee 2 pc, L’imoges, West Germany, Rockwell Plates, Crystal, Depression, Cups & Saucers,Crocks & Jugs, Vases, Figurines, O J Figurines, Tins, Coal Scuttle, Old Cutlery & Kitchen Uten- sils, Old Hand Tools, Tack, Dust Pans, Sad Irons, Stouff- ville Milk Bottle, Ginger Bottles, Old Fire Extinguishers, Oil Cans, Insulators, Maps, Books, Milk Can, Binoculars, Old Cash Register, Bells & more. Gallery @ www.donstephensonauctioneer.com Auctioneer Don Stephenson 905-263-4402 or 705-277-9829 CORNEIL'S AUCTION BARN Friday, May 18th at 4:30 p.m. 3 miles East of Little Britain on Kawartha Lakes Rd. 4 The Property of Erma Chamberlin of Lindsay plus others, ornate mahogany china cabinet glass 3 sides, fainting couch, 4pc Malcolm bedroom set, 3pc oak bedroom set, coffee and end tables, chesterfield and chair, 2 wing back chairs, qty. of new bedding, walnut smokers stand, "Lau- rention Winter" by G. Shaughnessy, Coke push bar, Royal Doulton figurines HN 2333, 3419, 2425, Maple hutch, 6 new pb chairs, leather chesterfield, double sink vanity, Bol- ton sliding miter saws, cordless drills, GE fridge and stove, Hotpoint portable dishwasher, Kenmore stacking washer and dryer, 12Hp Lawnboy riding lawn mower, 15' Sunset house trailer, Qty of china, glass, household & col- lectable 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 TUES. , MAY 22ND - 6 P.M. CONTENTS FROM UNPAID STORAGE TO BE SOLD ON BEHALF OF AJAX MINI STORAGE Quality consignments welcome ESTATE AUCTION STAPLETON AUCTIONS NEWTONVILLE Friday, May 18th, 5:00 p.m. Selling the attractive contents from two Bowman- ville homes: Pine country dining suite - 9 pc., pine dry sink, 7 pc. depression dining room suite, settee, washstands, buffet hutch, 3 pc. green leather ches- terfield suite, 2pc. plaid chesterfield suite, 2 pc. ivory formal chesterfield suite, 3 pc. coffee suite, tv entertainment unit, dressers, 48" poster bed, pine chevrobe chest, McLaughlin cutter, 82 Yamaha Seca - 550 4 stroke original, power treadmill, paintings, prints, China Royal Albert 10 pl. setting - petit point - complete extras, crystal, glass, coins, silver dollars, early rolex watch, selection of nursery stock, box toys, etc., etc. Preview after 2 p.m. Check the website for updates Te rms: 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' SAT MAY 19-10AM PUBLIC AUTO AUCTION at MCLEAN AUCTIONS 2194 Little Britain Rd. LINDSAY about 60 cars, trucks, 4x4's, vans consignments from fi- nancial institutions, trustees, wholesalers & other. Selling for the City of Kawartha Lakes street stop lights, Selling for Alan Lawson Fisher, Trustee in Bankruptcy 1998 In- ternational 4700LP single axle delivery truck, box with hoist, rear & side doors, 444E 190hp 8000lb front, 1700lb rear, 1986 Toyota 5000lb diesel fork lift truck, 04 Hyundai Santa Fe AWD, 03 Sunfire (4dr), 02 Gran Cara- van van, 02 Ford Windstar van, 01 Kia Sportage 4x4 EX, 01 Nissan Sentra low klm, 01 Olds Intrigue, 00 Hyundai Sonata, 2-00 Blazer 4x4's, 00 Neon, 00 Hyundai Tibu- ron, 00 Chy Intrepid, 00 Pont Transport van, 00 Windstar van, 2000 GMC pick up low klm, 99 Intrepid, 99 Jeep Gr Cherokee, Ltd, 99 Windstar van, 99 GMC Sierra pick up, 98 Buick Skylark, 95 Monte Carlo, 94 Ford Tempo, 90 To y ota 4 Runner, 86 Volks Cabriolet convertible, 40' shipping/storage container on flat bed trailer, 93 Shadow Cruiser slide-in camper, Many NO RESERVES GUAR- ANTEED Clear Titles 10 AM Sharp Partial early list, sub- ject to additions & deletions. Preview Friday, info/terms call MCLEAN AUCTIONS 1-800-461-6499 for flyer or view at www.mcleanauctions.com WEDNESDAY, May 23rd: 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:Bedroom suite, kitchen suite, chests, coffee and end tables, 24" Kiss dolls, other Kiss collectables, lawnmower, large quantity of collectables and glassware, plus many other interesting items. Sale Managed and Sold By NEIL BACON AUCTIONS LTD. 905-985-1068 1000 km / 50L TANK PERFECT FOR COMMUTERS!! 2001 Volkswagen Jetta TDI diesel Excellent condition 5 spd., fully loaded - leather, heated seats, heated mirrors, a/c, sunroof, PL, PW, PM, keyless entry, AM/FM/CD. 265,000km $7,500 Please Call: 705.761.2757 READY TO GO!Adorable PUG puppies, 2 males left, fawn, vet checked, dewormed and first shots. We also have 3 males and 2 females that will be ready to go in 2 weeks. Parents on site, $850. 905-373-8826. YELLOW LAB PUPPIES born March 1st. CKC registered. Vac- cinations, mircochipped, dew claws removed. Excellent with children and working. 905-683- 6371 or 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. 1985 MUSTANG GT.Best offer takes it! 2 1/2" exhaust Edelbrock intake, Holley Carb. Last year of carbureted motor, project car in need of TLC. Call Shawn today 905-449-1700. 1991 PLYMOUTH LASER (same as Mitsubishi Eclipse), 160,000KM, turbo charged 5 spd, with Kenwood 10-pack CD changer, body excellent, as is $1800. Call (905)579-0132 1995 Pontiac Formula Coup, 5.7L, V8 auto, never winter driv- en. Burgundy with black leather. All options. 69,000km, $7500. Call 905-985-8615. 1996 BMW 328i Convertible, black w/tan leather. 149,500km, Never winter driven. IMMACULATE. $15,500 -BMW certified & e-tested. Call Jim @ (905)449-3906 1998 HONDA ACCORD,black exterior/grey interior, 159,000 km, power windows, power locks, tilt steering, am/fm stereo, CD player, air con, cruise, cert & emission passed. $7,000 obo. 905-839-5878. 2000 CAMRY,excellent condi- tion. 165,000 ki., ps, pb, pw, tilt, am-fm cd, cruise, beige interior and exterior. $895. Private. Call (905) 666-5742 2000 CHEVY CAVALIER,Sale Price $5,990.00. Only 79,000kms. Automatic, 4 door, Fully loaded. Top of the line Cavalier. One owner. Incredibly well maintained. Priced for an im- mediate sale. Only at AJAX NISSAN. 1-866-304-7326. 2000 HYUNDAI TIMBURON SE Sport, 130K, leather interior, auto, loaded, sunroof, all new carpet- ing. $9,500 o.b.o. e-tested. Call 905-259-7868 2000 SUNFIRE GT, $3699, 1999 Mercury Cougar, $4490. 1998 Ford F150, $5999. 1998 Venture, 159k, $2999. 1996 Grand AM, $2690. Others from $1699 & up. Over 30 vehicles, certified, e-tested (Kelly and Sons since 1976) 905-683-7301, 905-424-9002 www.kellyandsonsauto.com 2001 TOYOTA CAMRY LE. Black on black leather. Power moonroof. Every conceivable op- tion possible. One owner. Full service history. Gem mint priced for an immediate sale. Only at AJAX NISSAN 1-866-304-7326. www.durhamcreditzone.com 2002 NISSAN SENTRA GXE. Only 79,000km. $99.00 bi-weekly - #1,000 Trade-in. 4 door auto- maitc. Fully loaded. One owner. Immaculate. Priced for an imme- diate sale. Only at AJAX NISSAN, 1-866-304-7326. www.durhamcreditzone.com 2002 SATURN SL2,58kms, 4-door, air, tilt, 4cyl, CD, includes 4 winter tires/rims, $7495; 1998 GrandAm SE, 101-kms, 6-cyl, 4-door, power windows, seats, air $4495; 1998 Cavalier, 181kms, 4-dr, air, CD, 4-cyl $3295; All vehicles certified/emissions. 6-month powertrain warranty in- cluded, financing avail. Advanced Auto Clinic 905-725-1632, 905- 925-2205 2003 INFINITY G35, 4 door. Pre- mium Pkg. Sale Price $21,990. Only 67,000kms. Top of the line vehicle. Gem mint. Every con- ceivable option possible. Priced for an immediate sale. Only at AJAX NISSAN, 1-866-304-7326. www.durhamcreditzone.com 2004 PONTIAC GRAND AM, 100,000 km, in good condition, best offer over $7,000. Call 905- 377-0361 evenings and week- ends. 2005 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.Sale Price $18,990. Under 40,000kms. All with convenience pkg.. Auto., fully loaded. This is a very very rare opportunity for such a highly rates vehicle. Balance of factory warranty. Only at AJAX NISSAN 1-866-304-7326. www.durhamcreditzone.com NEED FINANCING for a newer vehicle? 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Vehicles must be in running condition. Call (905)427-2415 or come to 479 Bayly St. East, Ajax at MURAD AUTO SALES 1990 CHEVY CARGO VAN, just passed safety e-test. Good condi- tion, (Have 2nd vehicle and baby, must sell). $2500 obo. Call 905- 404-8676 1997 SAFARI SLE,VAN, 8-passener, certified. E-tested, very good condition, 217K, $3400; Call (905)983-5534 2002 PONTIAC MONTANA Ex- tended van. Only 79,000km. Sale Price $11,990. Every conceivable option possible, quad seating, front and rear air conditioning. One owner. Finished in black. Ab- solutely immaculate. Priced for an immediate sale. Only at AJAX NISSAN, 1-866-304-7326. www.durhamcreditzone.com 2003 NISSAN MURANO'S SUV. 4 to choose from. A most de- sirable all wheel SUV on the mar- ket today. Priced from $21,900. A rare opportunity. All priced for an immediate sale. 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Cabinet, Floor Window, Doors, Painting 416-482-6417 Mr. Huang Help you “Get Ready to Sell” H u a n g ’sHuang’s A/P PAGE B6 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, May 16, 2007 www.durhamregion.com SELL IT NOW CALL AJAX 905-683-0707 DO YOU HAVE AN APARTMENT FOR RENT? IF SO ASK ABOUT OUR SPE- CIAL AD RATES UNDER OUR “APARTMENTS FOR RENT”HEADING $500 Grad Rebate^*Based on an MSRP of $15,995/$21,695 on 2007 Spectra LX MT (ST5417)/2007 Sportage LX MT (SP5517). **Leasing plans OAC provided by Kia Canada Financial Services. Available on 2007 Spectra LX MT (ST5417)/2007 Sportage LX MT (SP5517). Based on a 60/60 month lease rate of 0.0%/3.9%. First month’slease payment of $190/$199 plus $1,350/$1,495 delivery and destination, and a $350 acquisition fee, due upon delivery. Down payment for 2007 Spectra LX MT (ST5417)/2007 Sportage LX MT (SP5517) is $0/$3,250. Total lease obligation for the featured models based on an MSRP of $15,995/$21,695 is $11,382/$15,218and the option to purchase at end of lease for $4,613/$7,961 plus applicable taxes. Lease has 20,000 km/year allowance (other packages available) and $0.10/km for excess. Licence, registration, insurance, delivery and destination, dealer administration fees and taxes are not included, unless otherwise stated. Dealersare free to set individual prices. Prices subject to change without notice. >“0% purchase financing on every new Kia”, available on approved credit (OAC). Available on all new 2007 Kia models. Maximum monthly term for “0% purchase financing” varies by model. See dealer for details. Purchase financing example: $10,000at 0.0% purchase financing equals $167 per month for 60 months; cost of borrowing (C.O.B.) is $0 for a total obligation of $10,000. Monthly payment and C.O.B. will vary depending on amount borrowed, the term and down payment/trade. Other lease and finance options available. Prices subject to change without notice.✧Competitive Bonus program available to qualifying customers on the purchase of any new 2007 Spectra/Sportage models. See dealer for eligibility details. ✢Reduction of $1,000 off total principal or amount due on all new 2007 Sportage models. Monthly lease or finance payments have been adjusted for reduction.Certain restrictions may apply. †Featured models are not exactly as illustrated. Images contain available accessories. ††NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) test results. Visit www.nhtsa.dot.gov/ncap for full details. ^Conditions apply to the $500 Grad Rebate program. See dealer for details. ▼Kia’s“Worry-Free Comprehensive” warranty covers most vehicle components against defects under normal use and maintenance conditions. Price, availability and specifications are subject to changes without notice. Information in this advertisement is believed to be accurate at the time of print. KIA is a trademark of Kia Motors Corporation.0% PURCHASE FINANCING ON EVERY NEW KIA!> • 2.0 L DOHC CVVT engine • Power and tilt steering • AM/FM/CD/MP3 stereo with 4 speakers • 60:40 split-folding rear seats • Full centre console with storage box 2007 SPORTAGE starting from $15,995 * To locate a Kia dealer near you, visit kia.ca • 6 airbags • Electronic Stability Control (ESC) • Traction Control System (TCS) • Power windows, locks & mirrors • 5-YEAR/100,000 KM WORRY-FREE COMPREHENSIVE WARRANTY▼ • 5-YEAR/100,000 KM POWERTRAIN WARRANTY • 5-YEAR/100,000 KM EXTRA CARE ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE • NO DEDUCTIBLE CHARGE TOTAL CARE OWNERSHIP COVERAGE One of the top warranties in the business. DOWN PA YMENT $0$190 **0% LEASE APR** LEASE FOR PER MO. 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Keith & Olis Rielly May 17, 1957 -2007 Congratulations from your children grandchildren on 50 wonderful years together! The family would also like to thank all those who attended May 13th to help celebrate this special occasion. In Memory of Don Hargreaves who passed away May 17th, 2006 Softly the leaves of memory fall, Gently we gather & treasure them all, Unseen, unheard, you are always near, So missed, So loved, So very dear. Good night Sweetheart Lovingly remembered by his wife Pat, sons' Gary & Bruce & niece Sherry ALL PRO PA INTING 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 DOAEC MOVING/DELIVERY ✓ fully insured and bonded ✓ honest and reliable ✓reasonable rates (905) 426-4456 (416) 704-0267 FAST GROWING CLEANING service looking for experienced part-time residential cleaner. 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In spite of that, many holiday goers become preoccupied with the impending events of the weekend and actually drive with less than their normal level of concentration. We usually change our driving habits and sometimes our attitudes when winter weather rolls around, but we seldom think of changing our driving when such gorgeous weather arrives. Yet statistics bare the fact that many collisions actually happen on sunny days and on weekends. Remember the three second rule; Leaving a gap of three seconds between you and the vehicle you are following, affords you time to see and react to a hazard. Eye-lead is important too. Offsetting your automobile slightly left of the one in front allows you to scan farther down the highway. Wearing sunglasses will help prevent the suns glare from blinding you. Driving defensively and not aggressively will make the trip more enjoyable, less stressful and leave you far This Victoria Day Weekend The Road to Summer more energetic once you do arrive at your holiday destination. If you haven’t had your vehicle serviced recently, then now is the time to have your brakes and shocks checked, and your tires rotated. Next to your driving ability and attitudes, your automobile’s tires and suspension are probably the most important part of any safe driving equation. The proper use of your vehicle’s seatbelts and for the young family, the proper installation of your child’s safety seat is essential in surviving a collision. If you plan to pack where you sit with cargo, remember that any cargo (toys, luggage, food and beverages) not tied down will fl y about during a collision. W hen you do venture north this holiday weekend, remember that the Durham Regional Police will be targeting the commuter routes with speed and alcohol campaigns. If your one of those driver’s who can’t change your driving behaviour, than maybe the police will. If you see someone driving dangerous, call 911 and report it. Together, we can all make this summer, an enjoyable one. Do your part and drive smart! Sergeant Kennaley is a former Collision Reconstructionist for the D.R.P.S. He has been a member of the Police Service for the past 17 years. If you have any questions or require more information, E-mail Sergeant Kennaley at 777@drps.ca. As the summer season approaches the volunteers at MADD Durham are once again asking residents to be aware of IMPAIRED DRIVERS. Call 911 to report any suspicious drivers using the correct words: Drunk, Impaired. Durham Regional Police will respond and thanks to you — you may have saved a life. Summer brings upon us many occasions where folks celebrate and travel our roads. 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