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To that end, three Regional officials and one staff member are heading off to Sweden, Denmark and The Netherlands this June. “We are looking at all kinds of dif- ferent ways to develop in a sustainable way,” said Doug Lindeblom, director of economic development and tourism at the Region of Durham. Mr. Lindeblom, Regional Chairman Roger Anderson, Ajax Mayor Steve Parish and Pickering Mayor Dave Ryan are taking the European tour as part of the Greater Toronto Marketing Alli- ance (GTMA) business mission. Dur- ham Region is planning another trip to Europe in July for members of the works committee to tour a number of energy from waste facilities. According to Mr. Lindeblom there are more than 20 participants regis- tered for the GTMA trip from across the GTA, including a number of Dur- ham businesses like Ontario Power Generation and Veridian Corporation. There will also be representatives from Yo rk Region, Newmarket, Minto De- velopments, the Toronto Waterfront Regeneration Corporation and the To- ronto Region Research Alliance. On the itinerary is a visit to SYSAV, a municipally owned energy-from- waste facility in Malmö, Sweden and to Linköping, where the city’s fleet of vehicles runs on bio-gas. Participants will also visit Hammarby Sjöstad, Swe- den’s most sustainable development of 6,000 apartments. There are three things Mayor Par- ish said he hopes to accomplish on PICKERING KIDS HELPING KIDS Photo by Jennifer Roberts PICKERING — Nine-year-old David Leonard, eight-year-old Alexandra Vragovic and two-year-old Vlad Surdu, from the Bridges Kinder Connection-Dunbarton-Fairport United Church Daycare, prepare for their ‘Kids Helping Kids’ fundraiser for Sick Kids walkathon. The day care has been involved in the event for 20 years and has raised nearly $20,000. [ Briefly ] Toronto man tasered at RIDE check DURHAM — A Toronto man was subdued with a taser gun by Durham cops early Tuesday morn- ing in Port Perry after he became belligerent at a spot check aimed at removing drunk drivers from the Region’s roadways. According to Durham police, officers set up a roving Reduced Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) program during Monday’s evening hours, focusing on areas in Bowmanville, Courtice, Oshawa, Whitby, Pickering and Port Perry. While authorities made no impaired driving arrests, they did have a fairly active few hours in the Po rt Perry area where they set up a spot check at the intersection of Simcoe and King streets. In one incident, police say a 47- year-old Toronto man began yelling and swearing at officers after he was stopped around 1:15 a.m. on Tuesday. Af ter being served with a pair of tickets, the man became enraged, got out of his vehicle and assaulted an officer, say police. As a result, the officer used a taser to subdue the man. He was later charged with as- saulting police and was held for a bail hearing. Earlier, during the same RIDE check, officers seized approxi- mately 1.7 grams of cannabis resin and an illegal butterfly knife after they stopped a 23-year-old Aurora man at the Port Perry checkpoint at 11:15 p.m. Monday night. He faces charges for pos- session of an illegal substance and unauthorized possession of a weapon. As well, a 24-year-old Oshawa man faces drug charges after of- ficers found him in possession of four grams of marijuana around 11:50 p.m. He was later charged with possessing a controlled sub- stance. Police remind the public that they plan to operate RIDE spotchecks at various locations throughout the year [ Index ] Editorial Page, A6 Sports, B1 Entertainment, B3 Classified, B5 [ Call us] General: 905 683 5110 Distribution: 905 683 5117 General Fax: 905 683 7363 Newsroom Fax: 905 683 0386 Pressrun 49,900 durhamregion.com Environmentalist criticizes bulldozing of ‘mature trees’ By Kristen Calis kcalis@durhamregion.com PICKERING — When Scarborough resident and forest ecologist Jim Robb had to run an errand in Pickering, he decided it was time to visit Duf- fins Creek. When he arrived, he was shocked to see the removal of “hun- dreds of mature trees” under way. The Duffin Creek Water Pollution Control Plant (WPCP) is jointly owned by Yo rk and Durham regions. The plant treats sewage from both regions, and approximately 80 per cent comes from York Region. “It’s not serving Pickering; it’s not serving Durham Region,” Mr. Robb said in an interview. “This big expan- sion here is to service York Region.” Mr. Robb has been volunteering with the Rouge Duffins Greenspace Coali- tion for several years. One of its main objectives is to protect a large Rouge Duffins greenspace link between Lake Ontario and the Oak Ridges Moraine. He raised environmental concerns, and said it was very discouraging to see “two-and-three-foot diameter ma- ture” trees bulldozed down a week after politicians planted trees on Earth Day. “Just one of the mature trees which were destroyed would absorb more greenhouse gases and produce more oxygen than thousands of seedlings planted during earth week,” he said. John Presta, director of environ- mental services for Durham Region, specializes in water supply and waste water. He said the trees were removed in order to expand the WPCP. He ex- plained the plant currently has a ca- pacity to treat 420 megalitres (420 mil- lion litres) of sewage per day and will expand to 630 megalitres. They’ll be adding two incineration units, which he said will decrease waste shipments from Durham to Michigan. He said they have been working with Toronto and Region Conservation on a biodi- versity plan for restoration, which is part of the Municipal Class Environ- mental Assessment (Schedule C) rec- ommendations. Mr. Presta explained part of the construction will then in- clude planting new trees to comple- ment the site. He noted the WPCP treats water for millions of residents and said “We’re in the business of protecting the environ- ment, not destroying it.” Mr. Robb criticized the lack of an individual EA in the process. “It’s absolutely outrageous that the Province and Premier (Dalton) Mc- Guinty and the regional governments of Durham and York have done this Hundreds of trees cut down to make way for water plant expansion ✦ See Ryan, Page A2 ✦ See Pioneer, Page A2 without an individual environ- mental assessment,” he said. Last year, the Town of Ajax re- quested the environment min- ister consider an individual EA since the plant also impacts Ajax. Minister Laurel Broten then im- posed conditions on the project, such as: lowering the amount of phosphorus that can be dis- charged; developing an odour- management plan; and, limiting the expanded plant’s capacity to 520 million litres of effluent a day. At the time, Mr. Presta noted the minister basically denied the request for an individual EA. He said they were already planning on doing most of that work, but the conditions will only speed up the process. Mr. Robb was also concerned for birds during the nesting sea- son. But in response, Mr. Presta said they took timing into consid- eration and made sure to remove the trees before that occurred. “They were taken down prior to the migratory bird period,” he said. A heritage home on the lot was in the midst of the tree removal, also raising concerns. “A historically significant stone pioneer home from the 1800s is being surrounded by sewage ponds, showing disrespect for our cultural heritage,” Mr. Robb said. Mr. Presta said the home will be taken down and reassembled on site on the southern part of the property. He said a contractor special- izing in historical homes will do the job. Mr. Presta said it will take at least three or four years to com- plete the expansion. the trip, including seeing an energy-from-waste facility with his own two eyes. “I want to observe them first hand and speak to the operators,” he said. He also plans to meet with a Swedish company that has expressed an inter- est in the Ajax steam plant. “We have been working for some time to clean our steam plant up,” Mayor Par- ish said. Thirdly, he said, Ajax is always looking for investors who want to bring industry to Durham Region and Ajax and this trip might yield some leads in that regard. The three are going for the first week of the trip at a cost of $6,550 each, all inclusive. Mayor Ryan’s trip is paid for through the Region’s GTMA program budget as he is Durham’s GTMA rep- resentative for Durham. For Mr. Anderson and Mayor Parish, the trip is paid for through their an- nual conference allowanc- es. Mayor Parish said he has decided to direct his con- ference allowance in this way as opposed to attend- ing the annual Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) or the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) conferences. “I am allocating those conference funds to this trip because quite frankly I think it will have higher dividends paid to direct it that way,” Mr. Parish said. “I think that in terms of pos- sible benefits for Ajax it cer- tainly has that potential and there’s nothing on AMO or FCM that tells me that I’ll be missing something.” Seeing Europe’s sustain- able development is of par- ticular interest to Mayor Ryan. “As we are looking at the Seaton development com- ing on stream, this is an op- portunity to see firsthand some of the sustainable development happening,” Mayor Ryan said. He is particularly inter- ested in seeing the way communities come togeth- er, how they are physically structured, energy options they use and waste collec- tion. “Sweden is a leader in some of those things,” Mayor Ryan said. “I am very inter- ested to see how they work and talking to some of the people who were involved in the implementation.” He is also looking to build busi- ness relationships. “I think for Durham, we invest as a Region in the GTMA, and I think it is incumbent on us to participate in these trips and help make them suc- cessful,” Mayor Ryan said. “When people go over there they go over to work and to do the best for your com- munity.” GIGANTIC CLOSE-OUT SALE 6900 AIRPORT ROAD, HALL 6, MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO 4 DAYS ONLY! SUN. MAY 27th From 9:00 am to 7:00 pm GIGANTIC Close-Out Sale conducted by: GIGANTIC CLOSE-OUT SALE GIGANTIC CLOSE-OUT SALE GIGANTIC CLOSE-OUT SALE FIVE MILLION DOLLARS OF SURPLUS INVENTORY LIQUIDATED! UP TO 90% OFF THE PRICE YOU WOULD PAY IN STORES! 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James Brian Fairweather, 45, embraced his parents and partner in an Oshawa courtroom before being led away to begin serving his sentence Tuesday. He pleaded guilty to a single count of distribution of child pornography in April. He is one of two Durham men caught up in Project Falcon, a wide-ranging U.S.- based investigation that saw undercover officers gain ac- cess to Internet child porn sites, then track users buy- ing material with credit cards. American authorities forwarded information to cops here. When Durham police executed a search warrant at Mr. Fairweather’s Sim- coe Street North residence in January 2005 he was in the act of downloading and sharing pornographic imag- es online, prosecutor Glenn Brotherston said. Police seized computer equipment and retrieved 2,400 images, the majority of which depicted nude boys, Mr. Brotherston said. But a number of the images also portrayed explicit sexual abuse of children. Mr. Brotherston called for a jail term, telling Ontario Court Justice Hubert Camp- bell that distribution of child pornography helps perpetu- ate the abuse that occurred to create the images in the first place. “The violation of the chil- dren never ends,” Mr. Broth- erston said. “It exists in the Internet world and for all practical purposes it can never be destroyed... it ex- ists in perpetuity.” Defence counsel Brian Scott called for a conditional sentence, urging the judge to find the porn collection dis- covered in Mr. Fairweather’s possession was not as exten- sive or egregious as in other cases where jail terms have been handed out. Mr. Scott also pointed to a psychiatric report which indicates Mr. Fairweather is not a pedophile and pres- ents a very low risk to reof- fend. Mr. Fairweather sought out images of young men as he went through a midlife reassessment of his sexual- ity, Mr. Scott said. His repu- tation and career have been ruined by the charges and ensuing publicity, he told the judge. “What a hard way to learn a lesson that what you’re doing is socially unaccept- able,” Mr. Scott said. “It’s been a rough ride. People have shunned him.” But Justice Campbell opted for a jail term, say- ing harsh punishment is the only way to send a mes- sage of deterrence to others tempted to access and trade child porn. “When people begin to view these images as normal it offends all of society,” the judge said. “This community will not abide that type of behaviour.” Mr. Fairweather will also be placed on the national sex offender registry and serve three years of probation. Project Falcon also led to the arrest of an Ajax man in late 2004. Christopher James Brook- field was sentenced to 90 days in jail after pleading guilty to possession of child porn in January of this year. ✦ Ryan from page A1 Kristen Calis/News Advertiser photo Jim Robb stands in front of some of the mature trees cut down at the Duffin Creek Water Pollution Control Plant to make way for the plant’s expansion. Pioneer home to be reassembled on southern part of property Scout leader jailed nine months for child porn Ryan looks for sustainability ✦ Pioneer from page A1 Takes home best multimedia initiative for second straight year DURHAM — The Metroland Durham Region Media Group is on a roll when it comes to online publishing in North Amer- ica. The Suburban Newspa- pers of America announced the winners of its local com- munity website contest and durhamregion.com didn’t disappoint, taking home the best multimedia initia- tive for the second year in a row as one of its three awards. The winning entry, which focused on the streaming video portion of the website -- videodurhamregion.com -- was complimented on its great features and interac- tivity. The entry covers the media group’s weekday we- bcast, Durham Daily News, as well as more than 1,500 individual news clips. “The “searchable ar- chive” and “most viewed videos” are two great fea- tures in particular,” wrote the judge. “In addition, the “s hare video” and “embed video” options provide for valuable interactivity. I compliment the staff for the professional-quality seg- ues.” Overall, durhamregion. com scored two firsts and a second-place finish in the contest. The site was also judged as having the best reader interactivity. “Polls, blogs and citizen journalism put this website on the top of the pile,” wrote the judging panel. “Giving readers a place to submit their news is the absolute deciding factor. What’s more interactive between a reader and a newspaper than news? Not much. And this site has it down quite well.” Rounding out Durham’s honours, the website’s com- prehensive feature on Re- turn to Vimy Ridge, featur- ing written, photographic, video content all in one eas- ily accessible spot, placed second for Best Local Com- munity Initiative. “Deep coverage, lots of voices, innovative in its generation and presenta- tion,” commented the judg- ing panel. 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Its re-designed web site shows no- ticeable improvements compared to previous versions. Barriers to the li- brary’s extensive electronic books and music collection have been eliminat- ed, staff can update content in a more timely manner and there are more opportunities for clients to provide feedback. “The new web site is representa- tive of the library’s commitment to provide friendly and convenient ser- vice based on the evolving needs of the community,” says Cathy Grant, director of public service. Browse the web site anywhere, any time at www.picnet.org. 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Visit us in: AJAX - Harwood Place - 314 Harwood Ave. S Tel. 905-686-3100 Hours: Mon-Fri 9:30am-9pm; Sat 9:30am-6pm; Sun Noon-5pm ÜÜÜ°i`Ü>À`iðV .FNCFS $*1' YOU NEED DESERVE*OWFTUNFOUT 4FSWJDF ZPV 3USAN - ,EPP ££äxÊV ÊÛi°Ê1ÌÊ{ *ViÀ}]Ê" Ê £6棂 äx°nΣ°{È££ ÃÕÃ>°i««Ji`Ü>À`iðV THOUSANDS OF NEW BOOKS GREAT KIDS TITLES, COOKING, HEALTH & MORE!! 570 Kingston Rd. Pickering Across from National Sports in Old Payless Drugs Bldg. West of Whites Rd. 1/2 PRICE OR LESS PA GE A5 ◆ NEWS ADVERTISER ◆ May 23, 2007 A/P Sudoku durhamregion.comNOW ONLINE 48 1 7 8 6 7 3 576 1 86 9 5 6 7 687 3 91 4 19 24 Check it out at Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo Dance to the music PICKERING — Annette McInntosh, left, and Matti Dias entertain seniors during a Senior’s Day Tea Party hosted by the Pickering Carib Canadian Cultural Association recently at the Pickering Recreation Complex. Volunteers have ‘lots of fun’ By Nadia Hussein Special to the News Advertiser PICKERING — Raji Shaukla is quick to respond when asked if there is ever a Saturday she doesn’t want to get out of bed. “No. Never,” she says. “I love children and I love books.” Mrs. Shaukla has been running a Reading Circle for the past 14 years, currently at the Pickering Central Library, where children ages four to 12 receive assistance with and enjoy reading. On Saturdays from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. English and French-speaking volunteers, ranging from high school students to seniors, get together with a child and “have lots of fun” read- ing books that the self-proclaimed bookworm has picked out herself. Additionally, Mrs. Shaukla, 70, has created word games the buddies can play that teach the children about vowels, rhyming words and more. The idea for the Circle came about because the mother of three used to volunteer at a local school, assisting nine children to read on a one-on- one basis. She figured if she could find more volunteers, even more children would benefit. So, the former architect ap- proached several principals she had worked with and told them she wanted to help children. “They said, ‘Absolutely, you find the volunteers and we will send the students’,” says Mrs. Shaukla. Altogether, there are 64 people in the program this year and Mrs. Shaukla says the number has been roughly the same since she started the Circle. Mrs. Shaukla has received plenty of assistance with the Reading Cir- cle. “The library helps a lot with the promotion,” she says. “They put up flyers 14 years ago and we are still printing them off.” Mrs. Shaukla also credits Fron- tier College in Toronto for help- ing her start the Reading Circle, one of many Canada-wide that the college sponsors. Every year it provides a box of new gift books for children and volunteers. The Circle runs from Septem- ber to June and follows the school schedule. It’s a great way for high school students to earn community hours and for locals to just help out. “I think the Reading Circle is very educational for children. I love going every Saturday. I love making a difference,” says Art- miz Rahimi, a Dunbarton High School student and volunteer. And, it is evident that the chil- dren love the program as well. Mrs. Shaukla recalls a story where one of the children asked their mother if it was Saturday and was disappoint- ed when told it was only Monday. Shiyama Sivapalan, 10, is clearly a fan of the program and Mrs. Shaukla. “I get to experience a different book every Saturday at the Read- ing Circle,” she says, “And Raji is very sweet, caring and helpful.” To Mrs. Shaukla, the best part of the Reading Circle is “when the chil- dren do well in school.” However, the children might argue that the best part is the candy hand- ed out at the end of the program or the occasional parties thrown. Anyone wishing to find out more about the Reading Circle can con- tact Raji Shaukla at 905-839-3037. Saturday mornings are for reading Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Raji Shaukla runs the Reading Circle program at the Pickering Central Li- brary. Funding cuts hurt local groups Children will suffer as a result of lost funding, groups say By Izabela Jaroszynski ijaroszynski@durhamregion.com DURHAM — Shock and disappoint- ment. That was the reaction of local not- for-profit groups this week as they received letters from the federal gov- ernment denying them funding to hire summer students through the Canada Summer Job Placement pro- gram. “This is going to have a big impact on us,” said Lee Kierstead, the execu- tive director of the Oshawa Commu- nity Health Centre. “We are shocked. The funding was pulled out from under us without any warning.” The community group has been receiving money through the youth placement program for more than 20 years and depends on it to run its annual summer camp program that serves 385 children of low-income families, Mr. Kierstead said. “The future of the program is ab- solutely in jeopardy,” he added. “We will be scrambling for community support to get the program running this year. And that’s the real tragedy in all of this.” Not-for-profit groups across the country have found themselves with- out funding after the federal gov- ernment cut the old Summer Career Placement Program last fall and re- placed it with a new program com- plete with new eligibility rules. “I would bet there are many or- ganizations in Durham that will be impacted by this,” Mr. Kierstead said. When questioned about the issue in the House of Commons, Human Resources Minister Monte Solberg said he was aware of the issue. “It has come to my attention that some very worthy groups have not been funded,” he said on Thursday. “I am asking my department to get to the bottom of it.” But until the issue is resolved, local groups are left without secure fund- ing for special summer programs that require the extra manpower that comes with hiring summer students. Sandra Sweet, the executive direc- tor of the Simcoe Hall Settlement House, says her organization has been left without any summer fund- ing after years of receiving govern- ment subsidies to hire approximately three summer students for their sum- mer day camp. “We are really disappointed that we’ve been denied,” she said, adding that hiring the students allows the organization to accept more children into the camp. “It will mean we will have a 35 to 40 per cent decrease in the number of children we accept into the program this year,” she said. “We pride ourselves on never hav- ing to say no. This year, sadly, we will have to.” SUDOKU Now online at 48 1 7 8 6 7 3 576 1 86 9 5 6 7 687 3 91 4 19 24 durhamregion.com submitted photo A broom from the premier Pickering’s Richard Hart, second from left, and Team Howard were congratulated by Premier Dalton McGuinty and Ontario’s Health Pro- motion Minister Jim Watson at Queen’s Park recently for their 2007 Brier and 2007 World Men’s Curling championships. Team Skip Glenn Howard, Richard Hart, Craig Saville and team coach Scott Taylor were also recognized in the legislature after they presented the premier with an autographed curling broom. 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. PA GE A6 ◆ NEWS ADVERTISER ◆ MAY 23, 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 City needs to practice what it preaches To the editor: Re: May 6 story, ‘Pickering moving forward with sustain- ability’. Tom Melymuk stated that “although the idea of sustain- ability has existed in Pickering for a couple of years, the fact that an administration now exists means the City can put more efforts into the initiative.” What a relief for residents! Now that Pickering has created the bureaucracy, will we now be spared from future develop- ments where the main guiding principle is how many units can we cram onto this prop- erty?, as was the case in the San Francisco by the Bay develop- ment? What stopped the City from applying the sustainable initiatives that they had been espousing for the last two years? Now that the City has thrown even more of our tax dollars at this initiative, will they actually start abiding by it? Or is it more likely, having set a precedent by approving this development, the City will have a tough time trying to impose a more sus- tainable, well-balanced devel- opment plan next time? Devel- opers have a strong track record of winning at the OMB by point- ing at past planning mistakes as precedent-setting justification for their designs. Ye s, this development is close to the GO station, but if the only yardstick we use for develop- ment in Pickering is how many units we can build for people to jump on the train and leave, we will never achieve even the most basic principles of sus- tainability or become a City in our own right. The funny thing about that train is that it can bring people to Pickering as well; what stops us from plan- ning around that concept? Sustainability initiatives are well worth the money if the City actually intends to apply them. In the absence of that, they are just another vehicle for elected officials to spend our money in- sulting our intelligence. Susan Carlevaris Pickering Bus passengers behaved shamefully To the editor: Re: May 9 article, ‘Battle leaves mom-to-be off the bus’. After reading this article, I shook my head in disbelief, not so much at the behaviour of the driver, but of the passengers on the bus. What is wrong with people that they would all join in yell- ing at the woman to get off the bus? I’m fairly certain it is not because they were in support of the bus driver attempting to enforce a policy, but because they were inconvenienced. Instead of thinking of them- selves, it would have been nice to hear that at least a few peo- ple sympathized with the poor woman’s plight and stuck up for her. Shame on them! Kim Shank Ajax Driver justified in sticking to policy To the editor: Re: May 9 article, ‘Battle leaves mom-to-be off the bus’. I found it astonishing that the News Advertiser of May 9 gave press to the story of a seven- months-pregnant diabetic mother with a sleeping child in a stroller being denied ridership on a Durham Region Transit bus. Maybe news stories in early May are few and far between. Nevertheless, bravo to the bus driver. Strollers SHOULD be folded up and out of the way at ALL times. There should be no exceptions. Ms. Latimer knew this and still proceeded to show total contempt toward transit policy and fellow riders. A trip over a stroller could be a devas- tating injury to a senior. Maybe she’ll think twice be- fore taking her family out gro- cery shopping during the height of the rush hour. 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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 My father myself: It’s not so bad /4& I had a terrifying moment the other day when I realized I was turning into my Dad. Don’t get me wrong. I love my Dad immensely. He’s a great guy. I’d love to be half the man he is. But, for all of that, I very clear- ly remember, as a kid, watching my Dad hosing off the sidewalk, painting the garage floor, going to enormous lengths to level what, to my lazy adolescent eye, looked like already very level patio stones, and all the while thinking, “I will never waste a perfectly good weekend doing dumb stuff like that.” Yet, last Saturday I found myself, power- washer in hand, cleaning off my front steps. They weren’t even really dirty. It was just something I felt compelled to do. Worse, as I was doing it I wasn’t thinking of what fun I was going to have later that day or whether or not I wanted chocolate milk with lunch or even if I was going to go down to the mall later and cruise for chicks. No, I found myself excitedly pondering a dozen other sur- faces I could clean off with this thing. Yikes! All I needed to complete the scene was a pair of Bermuda shorts and some dark knee-high socks. I suppose I shouldn’t really be all that surprised. If I’m being honest there have been other indications. Tell-tale signs that I am indeed becoming my father. For instance I have, for some time, taken to hoisting any num- ber of objects up into the rafters of my garage. Because that saves space, you know. The ceiling above my ve- hicles, festooned as it is with roped-off paraphernalia, looks like a Smithsonian Space ex- hibit or perhaps the lair of some rare, garden-furniture-collect- ing arachnid. But it’s handy and more importantly, safe. A person can walk around in my garage and not trip over a pic- nic table or canoe or barbecue as he might in another, less re- sponsible individual’s garage. I also spray WD-40 on anything threaded, just in case. I buy tools and extra hard- ware, not because I need them, but because I may need them. Yo u can never have too many U-bolts, self-tapping screws or dimmer switches. So far I’ve managed to avoid buying peg- board and mounting my tools in ascending order of gauge, width or length, but don’t think it hasn’t crossed my mind. I’ve also become a compulsive coil- er. That was the big tip-off for me, frankly. The old man was a sea cadet and you couldn’t find a length of rope, hose or extension cord in his domain that wasn’t beauti- fully coiled, tied off and stowed. I don’t think he even threw out dental floss without first throw- ing a half-hitch into it to take the kinks out. I don’t know where this has come from, this sudden swell of responsibility, preparedness and organization. I was never like this before. Only a few years ago I wouldn’t have been able to tell you where I kept my Christmas lights, let alone have them neatly coiled, taped and labelled “Christmas Lights.” It must be some anachronis- tic gene that only kicks in after 45. The same one that drives men to buy label makers and alphabetize their CD collection. God help me. 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: What should the Province do to crack down on drunk driving? Heavier Fines More Jail Time Longer Suspensions Tougher Enforcement Cast your vote online at infodurhamregion.com Last Week’s Question: Should the Province fully fund the treatment of autism? Total votes: 258 Yes: 73.6 % No: 26.4 % Bag ban would put Durham in lead Region to be commended for considering idea Y ou can’t get away from the environmental awareness wave that is sweeping across the world and seems to have found a ready and willing audience in Canada. In this province, and especially in Durham Region, going green has been all the rage over the past year. Consider all the initiatives that have been launched in an effort to cut down on waste and greenhouse gases. The Region has come fully on line with composting and waste diversion and has already passed the vaunted 50 per cent of waste diverted from landfill goal. Additionally, the Province has announced plans to develop more energy from nuclear sources, a move that would help to shut down the coal-fired Nanticoke plants and would likely mean as many as four more reactors at the Darlington plant. We’ll also be getting energy-saving light bulbs several years from now provincewide and we’re looking to further cut waste to landfill sites by building an incinerator, likely in Clarington. Another piece in the puzzle is an intriguing idea pushed by Regional Chairman Roger Anderson that could see the use of plastic bags in Durham stores banned as soon as January 2008. The chairman’s idea still needs to be studied and the specifics about implementation of such a ban would have to be ironed out, but the suggestion is a progressive one. It nicely dovetails too with Premier Dalton McGuinty’s goal of cutting the use of plastic bags in half in Ontario by 2012. There are already opportunities in many local grocery stores to use reusable bins or cloth bags to transport groceries home. That initiative will only be stepped up as green consciousness becomes ever more popular. Plastic bags are an environmental nightmare as billions find their way to landfill every year and take years to break down. Any effort that can be made to find an effective alternative can only spell good news for Durham residents as we continue to make strides to cut waste, increase diversion and make our own environmental footprint that much smaller. Bravo to the Region for trying to lead the way. 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. Barrels of Fun Workshop Tuesday, June 5 • 7 - 8:30 pm Native Plant Sale, Prizes & Guest Speakers Call 905.420.4660 ext. 2212 to reserve your Rain Barrel LIVE It's Wednesday Night Free Teen Event at Petticoat Creek C.C. Tonight at 7 pm 905.420.4660 ext. 6100 DATE MEETING TIME May 24 Library Board 7:00 pm May 30 Committee of Adjustment 7:00 pm June 4 Planning & Development Committee 7:30 pm June 7 Advisory Committee on 7:00 pm Race Relations & Equity June 11 Executive Committee 7:30 pm June 18 Council Meeting 7:30 pm June 19 Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee 7:00 pm June 20 Committee of Adjustment 7:00 pm June 21 Waterfront Coordinating Committee 7:00 pm Saturday, May 26, 2007 EsplanadePark (behind Pickering City Hall) 11 am - 5 pm 905.420.4620 cityofpickering.com/greatevents Discoverthe MagicofArtfest! Artists list, performance schedule, and activity details available online. Artists list, performance schedule, and activity details available online. Presented in partnership withcaBkgrpegamidnuorodedivbyPcik gnireAr htiduJtsitJewreOUTDOORARTSHOW&SALE:featuringoriginalworksbymore than 90 Artists, including: Paintings (Oil, Acrylic, Watercolour), Photography, Hand-made Pottery, Wood Carvings, Sculpture, Hand-crafted Jewellery and more! FREEFamilyFunforEveryone! FREE ARTACTIVITIES FOR KIDS &TEENS FREE LIVE PERFORMANCESATTHE GAZEBO DEMONSTRATING ARTISTS ENJOYLUNCHATTHE FOOD COURT Join the Rouge Hill Seniors Club as they celebrate 45 years! 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 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 Sunday, May 27th Noon to 4:30 pm Sunday, May 27th Noon to 4:30 pm oiratnOfoecnivorPehtfoerutluCfoyrtsiniMehtfotroppuslaicnanifehtsegdelwonkcayllufetarggnirekciPfoytiCehT Learn about the City’s Five Sustainability Objectives: •Healthy Environment •Healthy Society •Healthy Economy •Responsible Development •Responsible Consumption For more information, visit sustainablepickering.com Join the City of Pickering on the Journey! Sustainable Pickering Day Saturday, May 26, 2007 Pickering Town Centre (centre court) 10:00 am – 6:00 pm Brought to you in partnership with Pickering Town Centre. Install Smoke Alarms IT'S THE LAW. A working smoke alarm can double your chances of escaping a fire. That is why the Ontario Fire Code now requires that all homes in Ontario have working smoke alarms. Remember - installing and maintaining smoke alarms is not only a good idea - it’s the law. For more information contact Pickering Fire Services at 905.420.4628 or email: fire@city.pickering.on.ca or visit our website at cityofpickering.com weaving the world together hosted by Pickering Museum Village Advisory Committeeand Pickering Advisory Committeeon Race Relations & Equity 9 0 5 . 6 8 3 . 8 4 0 1 cityofpickering.com/museum Nationalities Celebration of Join us in the Museum Village Featuring: Hispanic Canadian Alliance of Ontario, Durham Tamil Association, 856 Understanding, Devi Mandir, Pickering Ajax Italian Social Club, Canadian Multicultural Forum, Pickering Public Library, Heritage Pickering, E & W Art Academy, The School Allianceof Student Songwriters, Dorsey Jamesandmore! R Pickering Museum Village is Brock Rd. and Westney Rd. The City of Pickering gratefully acknowledges the financial support of the Ministry of Culture of the Province of Ontario.Free Family Fun!Free Family Fun! 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The recent tour, part of Durham College’s practical nursing program, is intended to expose students to social is- sues they could face in their career and introduce them to community agencies, said professor Terri Healy. “They smell poverty; they see poverty and they feel poverty because it’s cold,” said Ms. Healy, bundled up for March’s freezing morning air. Starting at the Midtown Mall foot bridge over Oshawa Creek, the tour’s first stop was on its other side. “You’ll see people walking through here everyday – at night, I don’t sug- gest it,” said Dave Peppiatt, director of The Refuge and one of the tour guides. Dressed in a winter coat, toque, and gloves, Mr. Peppiatt said sometimes people sleep under the bridge. “I had a 16- year-old girl, 17-year-old girl, sleeping outside two days ago,” he said. Lots of drug deals occur near the footbridge because it is easy to run away if there is trouble, especially in the sum- mer when the trees are full, said Mr. Peppiatt. This is the fifth year for the nursing street walk led by Durham Regional Police and Mr. Peppiatt. “This whole day has more of an im- pact than anything I could teach in seven weeks,” said Ms. Healy, walking toward King Street. It usually inspires students to collect hygiene products and do other projects for those affected by social issues. “Now here’s a place that shocks the students,” she said, stopping outside the John Howard Society. “It’s a needle ex- change program.” Ms. Healy said the program is in- tended to stop the spread of HIV. Sergeant Jeff Hewett of the south Os- hawa community police service said 100,000 needles are issued annually in Oshawa and almost all are returned. “That keeps them out of the parks where students could fall on them,” said Mr. Hewett. Inside, nursing students gather in a small room where they’re shown needle kits by Beth Whalen, manager of the John Howard Society Durham Region’s harm reduction program. Project x- change provides sterile water, alcohol swabs for before and after injections, needles and syringes, condoms, vita- mins, Polysporin and more. “The harm reduction isn’t just nee- dles, it’s safer sex too,” she said. Ms. Whalen asked the nursing stu- dents to remember these are people as well. “For the most part, they’re not bad people,” she said, and added many of them start on prescription drugs, but get addicted and eventually start inject- ing for immediate relief. Ms. Whalen said she sees people with health issues that won’t seek help. “Some of them we know just won’t go to (emergency) or clinics because the way they’re treated,” she said. After leaving the office on Richmond Street West, the tour made its way to Bond Street and stopped briefly. “Right behind me is our one and only bus terminal and if you’re a kid and run away from home, where do you go?” asked Mr. Peppiatt. He said sexual predators wait for them and move them into prostitution. Up the road is Laser Extreme and the Dungeon. After they close, kids hit the street where drug deals and sexual predators wait, said Mr. Peppiatt. At King Street and Ontario Street is the Continental Sauna. “This is the only existing sauna bath house I know of in Durham Region,” said Mr. Peppiatt, and added they pose a lot of health issues. The group also made its way past Gate 316 and St. Vincent’s Kitchen at the corner of King and Albert streets, where 53,000 meals were served last year for a cheap price, said Mr. Peppiatt. He added food banks require identification, which many homeless people don’t have. Tu cked inside an alley, The Refuge was the next stop. Inside, about a dozen people eat food provided by the centre. The building provides healthy meals to high-risk kids, art therapy and anger management, and Friday night pro- grams to keep kids off the street, heard the Durham College students. Not far down the road is downtown Oshawa’s Coffee Time. “Coffee Time is one of the only 24- hour doughnut shops in the area... the kids on the street call it crack time,” said Mr. Peppiatt. The shop attracts kids without a place to go and they hang out there. Nearby is the new GM Centre. Along with improving restaurant business on game nights and increasing rental pric- es, the centre has also improved busi- ness for prostitutes, who now charge To ronto prices and carry pagers, said Mr. Peppiatt. At Athol and Albert streets, he stops again. “People seem to know Albert Street and Celina are good places to go (for prostitutes),” said Mr. Peppiatt, and added the youngest one he’s met is 13 and the oldest, 64. It’s estimated Os- hawa alone has 150, he said. “In your profession you will run into them,” he said to the group of nursing students, and added they need to be compassionate as prostitutes sell their bodies because it’s all they have left. Before the GM Centre was built, a massage parlour was in the area where immigrants were brought, only to have their passports stolen and forced to work in the sex trade and take drugs, said Mr. Peppiatt. The walk continued past the metha- done clinic and into Memorial Park near the men’s shelter. The park used to have fountains but they were removed be- cause homeless people bathed in them. Mr. Peppiatt said no one ever thinks of a solution, they just think “eewwww”. While walking back toward the Mid- town Mall, he talks about other services provided to help. The group then makes its way to the second part of the tour. While waiting in the south Oshawa police department for it to begin, some students talked about their experiences so far. Andrea Tsoi-A-Sue, a 21-old-year stu- dent from Pickering, said it was uplifting for her to see all the people in Oshawa interested in helping the community. “I think it’s a great experience,” she said, and added she didn’t realize how prevalent the need was here. Waldemar Gozdzik, also from Pickering, said the walk was a new expe- rience for him. As nursing students, it’s important for them to understand why social issues occur, he said, and added seeing the whole picture helps them not to judge. “Even in the hospital setting, we’re going to deal with those people,” said Mr. Gozdzik. “If we know their stories, know their life, that will better help us understand.” In south Oshawa, there are some re- ally great areas, and some desperate people, said Constable Luke Zebrak, who led the second half. Before starting, Ms. Healy talked about some of the schools in the area and programs in place to help students affected by poverty. She also reminded students to look at the physical sur- roundings of the neighbourhood. Their first stop was at an Oshawa Community Health satellite office. In- side, babysitting programs, prenatal nutrition, movie nights with snacks for kids, a drop-in room with games and kitchen, and much more are offered. From there, the students walk toward the area’s apartment buildings. Ms. Healy pointed to one she said used to have a problem with rub and tugs in its bottom units, as well as to windows dressed with sheets or flags instead of curtains. The group entered a Wentworth Street building, it’s front door unlocked. Const. Zebrak said people break the lock on purpose. “On TV, you see guys on the corner selling drugs; (it) doesn’t happen here,” he said. “It happens in the apartments.” Inside, it smelled of cigarettes masked by air freshener. Mr. Gozdzik said he also smelt urine. Usually it smells worse, said Const. Zebrak. Near the front door, bro- ken mailboxes spill envelopes below. The apartments near the Glazier Medical Centre are worse, he said. Many door handles are missing and people let their pets go to the washroom in the hall. He said never to use the stairs if the elevator is broken or go into an apart- ment without the owner putting their pet away. Const. Zebrak said in the winter, po- lice were called to an apartment in the building. Inside, they found 15 needles all with blood, steel scrub pads used for crack filters, and a soaking wet, overdosed girl on the balcony. He said the occupants tried to revive her in the shower, then hid her outside. Since nurses have to make house calls sometimes, he said to always look for an escape route when they enter somewhere and ask for a police escort if they feel unsafe. From their experience, students write a reflection on their thoughts and im- pressions. Ms. Healy said the walk relates back to their learning about the social deter- minants of health and where they see the role of a nurse in helping with health and quality of life. Walter Passarella/ News Advertiser photo Sgt. Jeff Hewett and Resident Chaplin of The Refuge Youth Centre, Dave Peppiatt, lead 17 practical nursing program students from Durham College on a tour of the Oshawa downtown area, pointing out areas of social inequity and poverty. For more on this story Craig Kielburger issues a challenge to local students By Lesley Bovie lbovie@durhamregion.com DURHAM — It was an event spent debating global issues that wrapped up with a call to action. Child rights activist Craig Kielburger whipped up a frenzy of excitement Friday afternoon challenging students at Sinclair Secondary School to “be the change.” “The hardest step is the first one, being able to stand up in front of your friends,” said Mr. Kielburger, the key- note speaker for the Durham District School Board’s Model United Nations. Thrice nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize and recently called to the Order of Canada, Mr. Kielburger spoke of having to overcome a speech im- pediment and fear of speaking in front of others when he was young. But at the age of 12, he was com- pelled to speak out against child slave labour after reading about the assas- sination of a boy in Pakistan, who had escaped a carpet factory to travel the world denouncing child exploitation. Angered and unable to forget the boy, also 12, Mr. Kielburger motivated 11 other students in his class to lobby the federal government to increase for- eign aid for primary education. To day, the 24-year-old is co-founder of Free the Children, an organization that has built more than 450 schools in developing nations through school and community fundraising. “I’ve spent a lot of times in war zones and refugee camps,” he said in an interview afterwards. “Every time I feel depressed or down, coming to schools like this (helps).” Sinclair students presented his or- ganization with $24,500, raised from a charity walk and run held last week. Sir William Stephenson Public School also contributed $5,500 from its month- long fundraiser. “What you did was literally free chil- dren from exploitation and abuse,” he told them. Relaying his personal conversations with global figures like Desmond Tutu and Mother Teresa, Mr. Kielburger of- fered a glimpse into the daily struggles of children living in poverty and war in areas like Sierre Leone. His hero, he said, was a Grade 8 student who chose to lose his left hand to a machete rather than join rebels there. The student later had the grace to forgive his attacker. “Thank God we don’t have to make these choices in our lives,” Mr. Kiel- burger said. He ended his address with a quote from Mother Teresa: “In our lives we cannot do great things. “But we can do small things with great love. That’s how you change the world.” His message was also broadcast to Sinclair students in their classrooms and began with the tribal beats of ele- mentary drum corps, the Prince Albert Vibe. Last year’s keynote speaker was Ste- phen Lewis, the UN’s special envoy for HIV and AIDS in Africa. “It’s so important to teach students to look beyond their own lives, to those around them,” added Principal Ste- phen Blake. 1Offer ends June 30, 2007, and is available in serviceable areas for $19.95/mo. for the fi rst 12 months. Regular price is $21.95/mo., plus a monthly modem rental fee of $3.00. Price subject to taxes and a one-time System Access Fee of $4.95 (non-government fee). 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It was the final meet before the Durham Region championships in Oshawa on May 22 and 23. Held at the Terry Fox Athletic Cen- tre, the meet attracted more than 60 schools and 1,500 athletes. Pickering High athletes won 23 gold medals, eight silver and 10 bronze, along with the top school honours and set eight school re- cords. Leading the way were the midget girls’ team, which collected eight golds, while the midget boys brought home six golds. O nce again, PHS teams domi- nated the sprint relays, winning all six age-division races, while posting the fastest times in the province in the midget girls’, midget boys’, junior girls’ and junior boys’ relays. Results included: Midget girls Katherine Lawrence - first 80-metre hurdles, 200m, 300m hurdles, third 100m; Christine Exeter - first 100m, second 80m hurdles, 300m hurdles, third 200m; Rebecca Mendes - first 800m, 1500m; 12th 3000m; Ocean Palmer - first shot put; Christine Prince - first 100m; Komica Reeves - fourth 200m, fifth 100m; Shanyce Shaw - fourth 80m hurdles, 13th 100m; Brittney Sullivan - 17th shot put, 21st javelin; Midget girls’ 4-by-100m relay team (Christine Prince, Katherine Law- rence, Shanyce Shaw, Chrstine Ex- eter) - first. Midget boys Anthony Caterini - fifth 1500m, sev- enth 800m; Philip Diedrick - third high jump, 17th 100m, 200m; Preston Farrell - first 100m hurdles, 300m hurldes, sixth 100m; Ryan Lim - 10th 200m, 16th 100m; Izzy Ogieva - second high jump, sixth 200m, ninth 100m; Julian Patchett - first 400m, 800m, 1500m, 20th 100m; Alfonso Sepulveda - 13th 800m, 1500m; Marley Patterson - second 100m, fourth 200m; Spenser Stewart - fifth long jump, 11th 100m, 100m hurdles; Midget boys’ 4-by-100m relay team ‘A’ (Spenser Stewart, Marley Patterson, Philip Diedrick, Preston Farrell) - first; Midget boys’ 4-by-100m relay team ‘B’ (Ryan Lim, Julian Patchett, Izzy Ogieva, Alfonso Sepulveda) - sixth. 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Unfortunately, despite a good crowd of 622 at Kinsmen Stadium and a valiant effort, the Dodgers fell victim to one of the league’s best pitchers and dropped a 3-1 decision to the Barrie Baycats. Both Barrie’s Angus Roy and Osha- wa’s Adam Garner went the nine-inning distance on the mound, but Roy pitched just a little bit better. He allowed seven hits and struck out five. Garner kept the game scoreless through six innings before allowing three runs -- only one earned -- in the next two innings. He gave up nine hits and one walk while fanning eight. Darren Sawyers and Phil Stone led the Dodgers with two hits each, in- cluding an RBI-double by Sawyers that scored Craig Megill in the bottom of the eighth inning. Oshawa threatened again in the bottom of the ninth, but left runners on second and third. On Saturday in Guelph, the Dodg- ers jumped on Royals starter Paul Bruder for six runs through the first three innings, but ended up scoring the decisive three runs in the seventh in- ning of a 9-6 win. The Dodgers did their best to give the game away by committing seven errors, but pitchers Greg Byron, Blake Prior and Scott Robinson held on to the lead. Byron went the first six innings for the win, allowing two earned runs on five hits, while Robinson pitched two scoreless innings for the save. Centre fielder Travis Skelton had two of Oshawa’s 15 hits in the game, including a home run and three RBIs. Ken Calway, Josh Brock and Saw- yers each had three hits, including two doubles and as many RBIs from Calway. The Dodgers (1-3) are in Kitchener to face the Panthers (2-4) tomorrow night and play host to the London Ma- jors (3-1) in a doubleheader Saturday beginning at 2 p.m. at Kinsmen Sta- dium. [ Ball hockey ] Durham team Stampedes to gold DURHAM — So far, so good for the Oshawa Stampede girls’ ball hockey team. Made up of players from all over Durham Region, the Stampede, who won a national bronze medal in 2006, began the 2007 campaign with a tour- nament win in Mississauga recently. Playing in a 12-team division that featured six higher level teams, the Stampede beat the Burlington Bling 3-0 and lost to the Toronto Devils before the playoff round. Af ter a tense 3-2 double overtime win over Team USA in the semifinals, the Stampede gained revenge on the Devils in the f inal with a 3-0 victory. Jen Wakefield scored twice in the championship game, including one of two short-handed goals scored by Oshawa in the game. Kathrine Sherriff scored the other, while Whitney Wood- cox earned the shutout. Jackie Webster scored twice in the semifinal, but it was Jenny Maclean who was the overtime hero. Maclean scored two earlier goals in the opener, while Amber Ellis and Ta ra Wat chorn also had tallies in the tournament. Paige Marlow earned the other shutout. Team members are Paige Marlow, Whitney Woodcox, Bobbie Lee Churley, Alex Down, Alex Wells, Vicky Wells and Katie Watts of Oshawa, Madison Smith of Port Perry, Tara Watchorn, Amber Ellis and Jenny Maclean of Clarington, Steph Nakamura, Jen Wakefield, Al- lanah Wakefield, Natalie Spooner and Kaily Chappell of Pickering, Cassie Sparks, Jamie Sparks and Maddie Wilkinson of Stouffville, and Jackie Webster and Kathrine Sherriff of Tren- ton. Monarchs reign supreme St. Mary sweeps up LOSSA girls’ ‘AAAA’ soccer crowns By Al Rivett arivett@durhamregion.com PICKERING — The St. Mary Catholic Secondary School Monarchs girls’ soc- cer teams rule Durham Region again this year. The Monarchs’ junior and senior squads emerged victorious in the Lake Ontario Secondary School Athletics (LOSSA) ‘AAAA’ finals, played at the Os- hawa Civic Fields on Tuesday morning, with both teams repeating as cham- pions. Moreover, the Monarchs’ teams kept their undefeated records intact, as the seniors came into Tuesday’s contest sporting a 9-0 record, while the juniors were a perfect 13-0. The St. Mary seniors secured a 3-2 victory over a scrappy All Saints Catho- lic Secondary School Titans of Whitby. Meanwhile, in the junior final, the Mon- archs scored a 4-2 victory over the Ajax High School Rams. In the senior championship game, the Monarchs’ game winner came on a penalty kick after Erin Small was brought down in the 18-yard box. Small made no mistake on the shot with about three minutes remaining in the final to give St. Mary a 3-1 cushion. Titans’ Kerri Hughes, with about five seconds remaining, replied after receiving a per- fect cross and scoring from close range to keep it close. The Monarchs scored twice in the opening half, both coming off the foot of Nicole Renouf, the first on a long kick from just outside the 18-yard box and the second after finding a seam through the All Saints’ defence and connecting on a well-place shot. Monarchs’ co-coach Scott McDavid was concerned about his team’s abil- ity to get off to a quick start in the final, owing to a slow start to their come- from-behind 3-2 overtime semifinal vic- tory over the Ajax High School Rams last week. As it turned out, he had nothing to worry about in Tuesday’s game. “We came out slow against Ajax (in the semifinal), but today we got a quick two-goal lead and that helped us win the game,” says McDavid. All Saints’ co-coach Ingrid Nekkers noted it was unfortunate the game was decided on a penalty kick in an other- wise physical contest, but she took no issue with the official’s call. “St. Mary played a very aggressive game and we were ready for it. If we hadn’t had the penalty kick called on us it could have been different and we would have been headed to overtime. But, it was made, and we’ll take it,” says Nekkers. McDavid was thrilled with his players’ efforts in the final with several players sporting injuries entering the champi- onship game. “It was incredible. A lot of them were hurt and they were able to battle through it. It was a perfect way to end a perfect season,” says McDavid, who’s aided on the sidelines by co-coach Joe Visconti. McDavid credited All Saints with put- ting up a solid effort in their attempt to dethrone the Monarchs. “I wasn’t surprised,” he says. “They’ve had a great season, losing only one game. They played us tight and they didn’t give up. They played their hearts out.” Kelly Alphonso scored the Titans’ first goal of the final early in the second half. In the semifinal, the Monarchs bounced back from an early two-goal deficit to nip Ajax High 3-2 in over- time. Five minutes into overtime Kayla De Souza sent Small in for the golden goal for the hat trick and the victory. Small also scored the tying goal with eight minutes left. She was sent in on a breakaway by Briana De Souza. Mean- while, the All Saint Titans defeated Notre Dame 3-2 in a shootout to secure a berth in the final. Meanwhile, in the junior final, the Monarchs were determined to repeat as champs, not to mention continue their undefeated streak. In the end, St. Mary won out on both counts, but not without a solid game provided by the Ajax High Rams. “I thought we played really well,” says Rams’ coach Elyse Michaud. “We cer- tainly gave the other team a run for their money. It was a great effort. We’ve been playing better every game.” Monarchs’ co-coach Franck Jussaume says after a defensive-minded first half of the championship game, the players finally found the offensive range in the second half. “They were playing defensively in the first half, but the first goal seemed to get them going,” says Jussaume, who coaches the Monarchs along with Mela- nie Cayford and Tina Doy. “Ajax played a pretty good game too. They were aggres- sive throughout the whole game and they never gave up. They kept it up.” The Monarchs relied on their top scorer Shelby Forza in the final, and she came through with flying colours. Forza scored three times in the final game to give her 17 goals on the season. Mid- fielder Karlie Doucette netted the other Monarchs’ marker. Shannon Lucas scored both goals for the Rams in the junior final. The Monarchs advanced to the final after scoring an 8-0 victory over the J. Clarke Richardson Storm in the junior semifinal. Forza scored twice, Laura Ta glioni, Arin King, Chloe Giordano, Kayla Schroeder, Julie Murphy and Meike Woitzik added single markers; Jessica Vella earned the shutout. The Ajax High Rams earned a 2-1 overtime victory over Notre Dame in the other semifinal. Shannon Leca scored the overtime winner. Lucas scored in regulation time. The senior Monarchs will represent LOSSA at the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) senior girls’ ‘AAAA’ soccer champion- ships in Woodbridge from June 4 to 6. Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo All Saints Catholic Secondary School Titans’ Erika Forbes, left, and St. Mary Catholic Secondary School Monarchs’ Breanna De Souza battle for the ball during the Lake On- tario Secondary School Athletics (LOSSA) senior girls’ soccer finals at Civic Fields in Oshawa on Tuesday afternoon. The Monarchs swept the LOSSA titles, winning the se- nior crown 3-2 over All Saints and the junior title 4-2 over the Ajax High School Rams. Pickering High tops at Ottawa meet Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo Sprint to the finish PICKERING — Pine Ridge Secondary School Pumas’ Justin Gordon races to the fin- ish line in the midget boys’ 200 metres at a recent track and field meet hosted at the Pickering secondary school.✦ See Trojans, Page B9 Jen Wakefield PA GE B2 ◆ NEWS ADVERTISER ◆ May 23, 2007A/P PRESENTATION CENTRE NOW OPEN! Re tirement Living Just Got Better www.chartwellreit.ca Presentation Centre 1525 Pickering Parkway Pickering, ON Call 905-420-3369 THE RETIREMENT OPTION OF CHOICE We’re very pleased to announce that Pickering seniors will soon have a new option in retirement living. The thoughtfully designed suites, amenity spaces and services of Chartwell Select Pickering City Centre are created to match your lifestyle, now and in the future, in a setting you would be proud to call home. Our presentation centre is now open!Be among the very first to select the premium suite that’s just right for you. 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Just click hereFOLLOW ALL OUR BLOGGERS:Visit durhamregion.typepad.comFOLLOW ALL OUR BLOGGERS:Visit durhamregion.typepad.comFOLLOW ALL OUR BLOGGERS:Visit durhamregion.typepad.com Club’s 18-year-old squad wins gold in Ottawa DURHAM — The Durham Region Volleyball Club (DRVC) captured gold over another Durham Region squad at the Ontario Volleyball 18-and-under Championship in Ottawa recently. In the gold-medal game, the DRVC girls won the match in straight games, 25-18, 25-16, over Durham Attack Black. Both teams played their hearts out, but the DRVC was able to prevail for the provincial title. Following the gold-medal game, the Ontario Volleyball Association named its all-star squad with DRVC outside hitter Lorna Button and setter Kristen Collins named as all-stars. The DRVC met the host Ottawa Capitals in the semifinals, with the DRVC pounding away at Ottawa to win the match, 25-23, 25-21, to send the team to the final. In the quarter-finals, the DRVC played an exciting match against Georgian Bay Vista, winning 29-27, 19-25 and 15-13. All told, the DRVC 18s amassed 12 wins in 14 games at the two-day pro- vincial championships. Te am members are Lorna Button, Kristen Collins, Erin English, Emily Fortin, Daneille Ganesh, Baaba Hughes, Natasha Khan, Shannon McRobert, Melissa Reinhardt, Kristen Verkyle. Coaches are Josh Ovsenek and Cur- tis Gilfillan. DRVC girls provincial volleyball champions Submitted photo The DRVC 18-and-under girls’ rep volleyball team captured the provincial title in Ot- tawa recently. Ajax, Pickering youths best of hundreds of entries By Keith Gilligan kgilligan@durhamregion.com DURHAM — The telling of a story about a magical princess and fairies by a group of local dancers was the overwhelming winner of a com- petition by the Friends of the Greenbelt Founda- tion. The dancers, part of As Promised Productions, won the $10,000 first-place prize with Maid of the Mist. In addition to the money, the group also received a green belt. They received the prize recently in a ceremony at the Rotary Park Pavilion in Ajax. Choreog- rapher Toni Grates said the eight-minute rou- tine involved 42 dancers, mostly from Ajax and Pickering. “It’s a huge honour for us,” she stated, adding she and her business partner, David Di Giorgio, want to create an environmental children’s show and the money would be used for that. Nature, she noted, “provides me inspiration.” A Toronto resident, Grates is a graduate of St. Mary Catholic Secondary School in Pickering. Her charges performed the dance for the open- ing gala of the Niagara Falls Winter Festival of Lights last winter. The group began rehearsing last fall. “They worked so hard; to win an award like this is such a reward,” Grates said. “All the work paid off.” Burkhard Mausberg, the president of the Friends of the Greenbelt Foundation, said there were hundreds of entries, with 40 picked “to come down to (CityPulse) to be taped.” From that, 10 were picked and their videos put on-line, giving people the opportunity to vote. “We had thousands of votes. I think we had more voters than the municipal election,” Maus- berg stated. “Forty-eight per cent of all who voted, voted for today’s winner.” Brooke Hall, nine of Whitby, said she’s been dancing for six years, one with Grates. “I knew the greenbelt was a lot of farmland and my teacher was telling us about it and I got really interested in it,” Brooke noted. Jennifer Pappas, 13 of Pickering, said, “I knew it was preserved farmland. Toni explained it to us, what we were dancing for. It helped us get in the mood and what we were dancing for.” Katrina Barclay, 12 of Ajax, said it was impor- tant to know about the greenbelt before danc- ing. “Yeah, because you would know about where you live and stuff,” she said. “You should know the area around you. It’s very important.” Brandi Sharpe, 10 of Oshawa, said mixing dance and the environment was interesting. “Yeah, it was really, really fun,” she said. “I never knew anything about it and Toni told us a lot about it.” Ajax Mayor Steve Parish stated “the greenbelt is extremely important to the province of On- tario and to the GTA. “It’s extremely important to the Town of Ajax,” he said. “It’s strongly supported by council. “The greenbelt is important and extremely fragile. It must be preserved,” he added. PA GE B3 ◆ NEWS ADVERTISER ◆ May 23, 2007 A/P ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT durhamregion.com Durham kids dance away with Greenbelt prize Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo As Promised Productions, aided by dancers from the Dance Experience in Ajax, won $10,000 from the Friends of the Greenbelt Foundation. Alissa Kuksis performs part of their dance, the Magic of the Mist, which won the competition’s top prize. Reality and fiction collide in ‘The Butler Did It’ at Pickering’s Herongate Barn Theatre By Marva Palmer PICKERING — A play’s director, Anthony Lef- court, desperate for a hit show, needs to inspire his cast to their best performance, so he with- holds the final scene from them and, in an anx- ious bid to urge them on, stages the murder of one of the actresses. Before long, according to a press release, “the plot begins to twist and turn with such dazzling ingenuity and hilarity that soon actors and audi- ence alike have lost track of what is real and what is make-believe.” That’s the premise of ‘The Butler Did It’, a play within a play written in the 1970s by Walter and Peter Marks and now playing at Herongate Barn Theatre. “It’s a delightful thriller-comedy set in a the- atre, which is a joy to watch,” said award-win- ning director Michael Savage. He added that the play is also an artistic chal- lenge. “All of the cast members are not only to plan and prepare for different roles, they have to be adept at moving in and out of two roles,” he said. ‘The Butler Did It’ features six actors playing dual roles. The play is set in two different de- cades: the actors are in the 1970s performing in a play set in the 1930s. Margaret St.John-Francies of Pickering takes on the role of Natalie, an aging actress, playing Angela Butler in the 1930s play. Paul Francies, also of Pickering, plays Anthony Lefcour. Mike Woodbridge is Sam, playing Detective Mumford who arrives to investigate the murder only to find out that it isn’t a murder. Michael Bines plays the characters Robert and Mr. Butler. Relative newcomers Jeannette Gueguin and Ali Adatia are also in the play. Adatia’s char- acter, Michael, is the gentleman’s butler, Aldo. Gueguin has the character of Vickie the talented, young and beautiful actress with whom all the men fall in love. She plays the step-daughter of Angela Butler in the 1930s play. “My character has a deep interest in what’s happening in the 30s play,” said Paul Francies. That’s because his character, Anthony Lef- court, is the director, author and sole financial backer of the play set in the 1930s. “He’s a bit of a wheeler-dealer, too. I’ll have the audience booing (Lefcourt) at some point, or at least hissing. The character is a real snake,” he added. “It’s really fabulous. I’ve got some wonderful scenes. The play has real guts to it,” St. John- Francies said. ‘The Butler Did It’ has been described as the “off Broadway equivalent of ‘Deathtrap’.” Howev- er, Ann Ward, the artistic director of Herongate Barn Theatre, said where ‘Deathtrap’ is frighten- ing, ‘The Butler Did It’ is comedic. “There are murders that are not murders for one thing,” she said. The play is on stage until June 30. Herongate Barn Theatre is at 2885 Altona Rd., Pickering (between Taunton and Whitevale roads). Call 905-472-3085 or visit www.herongate.com for tickets and more information. Marva Palmer is a News Advertiser freelance writer. Lucky Ducks PICKERING — Rebecca MacIntosh as Dulcibella and Randy Finlay as The King, will perform in the Backwoods Players’ production of ‘The Ugly Duck- ling’ May 27 at Oddfellows Hall at the Pickering Museum Village. Show times are 1, 2, and 3 p.m. The performances coincide with the Steam-Up and Opening of the Village, just off of Hwy. 7, between Brock and Westney roads in the Hamlet of Green- wood. Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo Motorcity Jazz series engineered to be a blast Catch some jazz, view Station Gallery art DURHAM — Join Motorcity Saturn for three nights of jazz next month. Tickets for the Motorcity Saturn Courtyard Patio Jazz Series are on sale at the Station Gal- lery, located at 1450 Henry St. in Whitby, or by calling 905-668-4185. The series takes place on June 14, 21, and 28 from 7 to 9:30 p.m. on Station Gallery’s outdoor patio. Each evening includes an opportunity to view works from the galleries art collection. Proceeds from ticket sales will go to support Station Gallery’s exhibition and educational art programs. Tickets are $12 dollars for Gallery members and $15 for non-members. ‘I’ve got some wonderful scenes. The play has real guts to it.’ WAYNE ARTHURS Chicken Soup author a guest in Ajax AJAX — Here’s a presen- tation that’s good for the soul. Janet Matthews, co-author of Chicken Soup for the Cana- dian Soul, is guest speaker at St. Paul’s United Church. She shares inspiring and uplifting stories including one about a teenager who helped build wells in Africa. Some stories in the book are contributions from ordinary Canadians while others are written in the first person by people such as Paul Henderson, Rick Hansen and Barbara Underhill. Books are available at a discounted price and after the service, they can be autographed and personal- ized. The writer, editor and professional speaker is at the church, at 65 King’s Cres., Ajax on May 27 at 10:30 a.m. For more information call 905-686-0385 (Karen). Students’ gala concert May 30 DURHAM — The School Alliance of Student Songwrit- ers’ (SASS) year-end gala concert is May 30 at 7 p.m. in Whitby. The concert features performances of original music by Durham students, with special appearances by Canadian songwriters. As well, the winners of this year’s envi- ronmental song contest will be announced. Admission is $5 and helps fund the professional songwrit- ers’ workshop program that has been offered free to Dur- ham students for the past five years. The concert is at Donald A. Wilson Secondary School, 681 Rossland Rd. W., in Whitby, where seating is limited. Tickets will be sold at the door, but RSVP to sass@sasscanada.net if you wish to attend the con- cert so your name will be put on the guest list. SASS provides school- based clubs that emphasize a musical approach to literacy, leadership and self-expression. For more information on the SASS program, visit www.sass- canada.net. Heritage and hockey come together DURHAM — Get ready to shoot and score for the pres- ervation of Parkwood Estates. On June 1, the Parkwood Foundation is hosting the 15th annual fundraising event, Heri- tage and Hockey. All the money raised at the event will support the preservation of the estates and gardens. Guests will be able to bid on hockey memorabilia at the silent auction. Prizes include a game-worn jersey valued at $2,500, belonging to Oshawa Generals’ superstar John Tava- res, who will also appear with Generals owner and governor John Davies, the night’s honor- ary chair. Many other past and present Oshawa Generals will be on hand. Individual tickets cost $175, with a meal and dancing includ- ed. Tickets can be purchased by calling 905-433-4311. To find out more log on to parkwood- estate.com. Sesame Street here in June DURHAM — It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s Super Grover! Ready for Action will make three performances at the General Motors Centre June 6-7 as part of Sesame Street Live. Children and parents will be able to sing classic songs such as Old MacDonald and Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star on June 6 at 7 p.m. and Thursday June 7 at 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets are on sale now. Call the box office at 905- 438-8811. To charge tickets by phone call Ticketmaster at 905- 433-9494. Drawing for art coming June 7 DURHAM — Tickets are on sale now for Station Gallery’s 14th annual Drawing for Art fundraising evening. From 7 to 10 p.m. on June 7, a selection of art by local, regional and national artists will be available to ticket hold- ers in a draw. A random ticket draw will determine who gets what during the evening, which includes live jazz and hors d’oeuvres. Tickets are ran- domly selected and the holders have two minutes to choose an original work from more than 75 artists. The works, ranging in value from $200 to $1,000, have been donated by the artists. A spe- cial preview will be held from June 1 to 7 for free. Tickets are $200 and in- clude one complimentary guest ticket and a guarantee of one work of art. Special event only tickets are available at $35. Tickets are available at the gallery, 1450 Henry St., by call- ing 905-668-4185 or go to www. whitbystationgallery.com. PA GE B4 ◆ NEWS ADVERTISER ◆ May 23, 2007A/P pickeringtowncentre.com FIND YOUR GREEN STYLE Calling all kids and teens! If you are creative, and passionate about the environment... Simply draw a picture illustrating your "Green Style". Submit your entry at Guest Services no later than Sunday, May 27th at 6:00pm for your chance to win a $100 Pickering Town Centre Gift Card. Three winners will be selected by a panel of judges and announced on We dnesday, May 30th. The winning designs will appear on future Pickering Town Centre reusable shopping bags. You could design our next bag! To download your entry form, and for full rules & regulations, visit pickeringtowncentre.com. 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Cir- culation experience not necessary, we will train the right individual.Vehicle is required. Send Resume to: scamirand@durhamregion.com We thank all applicants; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please CANADA'S LANDLORD OF CHOICE IS LOOKING FOR YOU! We are currently recruiting LIVE IN SUPERINTENDENTS (P/T & F/T) to maintain our properties in Whitby and Pickering. General Property and In-Suite Maintenance, Customer Service, Team Player, After hours on-call Previous experience a must COMPETITIVE SALARY, BENEFITS, RRSP SAVINGS PLAN Please fax your resumes to Zabeeda Sulaman @ 905-668-2470 or email to careers@capreit.net EXP'D RENOVATORS, LICENSED MASTER ELECTRICIAN for the home repair & renovation market. Flex. hours, immediate pay by the job. Estimating exp. req'd. Min. 5-10yrs exp.Need tools, vehicle No criminal record. Call 905-686-7236 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 YO U CAN BE AN ENTREPRENEUR. We'll show you how. Start with Primerica, asubsidiary of Citigroup and build anewcareer in financial services. Instruction provided. For more info call Susan Wenghofer, ext. 106 905-436-8499, 1-866-787-3918 AZ DRIVER WANTED to run Bowmanville to Ottawa and some local city work, paid hourly. Also looking for highway drivers. Call 905-697-1403 ask for Melanie. AZ DRIVER wanted, skidster experience an asset, rate of pay depending with experience, some labour, Gold Seal Asphalt. (905) 435-6673. AZ DRIVERS needed in Picker- ing. Combination of US and local work with Tarp & Rack and Vans. Fast Card and clean abstracts re- quired. Call David 905-953-5457 ext. 1008 MARKHAM TOWING Company requires responsible, reliable full/part time Drivers. Good driving record required. Experi- ence preferred, not necessary, will train. Company benefits available, uniform provided. Call Chris (905)472-0426. Fax (905)- 294-9649. ***A.S.A.P.*** Need Work? Want more than $10/hour? 25 CUSTOMER SERVICE OPENINGS We will train Call Nicole 905-837-9555 *ABLE TO START* *IMMEDIATELY?* $500 - $700/WK. 40hrs+ 23 JOBS AVAILABLE WE WILL TRAIN Call Jane 905-837-1125 hr@mftminc.com *STUDENTS WELCOME* 25 AVAILABLE POSITIONS for Hard Working Full Time People. $20/hr. Piece work guaranteed by contract. Fun Job. Great Pay. Full Tr aining Provided. 2 Locations. Near Fairview Mall & Oshawa. Full Time Students Needed 18 yrs. and over. 905-435-1052 CLEANERS NEEDED URGENT forfast-growing maid service. Pe r manent position. Room for advancement. Excellent pay, great working environment. Not suitable for students. Call 905- 723-6242 CUSTOMER SERVICE,Durham Region has an immediate opening for office assistants. Must have excellent telephone manner and customer service skills are essential. Full-time available. No evenings. Please submit resume to: lcooley@stopncash.com DAYCARE in courtice requires 2 ece's. Fax resume to: 905-436- 6878. DO YOU HAVE 10 hours per week that you would like to make productive? Work from home earning $3000+ per month. www.miniofficeoutlets.com/deb DRIVERS WANTED Earn CASH DAILY! Full and part time shifts. We will train you. Call Jane at 905-440-2011. Blue Line Taxi's is now hiring for Oshawa, Ajax & Pickering. • Hourly PLUS Commission • Benefits- Drug, Dental • Advanced Training • Clientele provided • Advancement opportunities • 2 & 3 Weeks Vacation • Full Service Salons • Flexible Shifts HAIRSTYLISTS Positions now available in Whitby Krista 905-668-5450 $8.25/hr + commission Ajax & Pickering Tracie 905-683-3650 $9.25/hr + commission Oshawa Cheryl 905-434-4994 $8.25/hr + commission TRANSPORT requires TRACTOR / TRAILER MECHANIC APPRENTICES WELCOME For Oshawa Terminal. Contact: Steve Chandler 1-800-414-6753 Ext. #223 MECHANIC Heavy equipment/ Class A.Construction/ Farm equipment.Knowledge of Kubota, New Holland, JCB an asset.Excellent growth opportunity. Comprehensive company paid health plan. Fax resume to:B.E.Larkin Equipment Ltd. 3769 Stouffville Rd,Gormely 905-887-0460 EXPERIENCED BRICKLAYER, expamust, must have own trans work Oshawa and Toronto. Call Gary (905) 725-7370 after 6 FULL-TIME CLEANER needed in condo high rise building in Ajax. Excellent pay, benefits, good working environment. Faxoremail resume to Margaret at 416-398-4988 villagegarden92@rogers.com 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 fax (905) 429-2040 IMMEDIATE EMPLOYMENT op- portunity for pressure washing. Must have own truck or cargo van. Send info to: jobs_stallioncon@hotmail.com LABOUR READY has immediate openings for warehouse, general labour, landscaping, recycling& hospitality. Apply in person Tues- day or Thursday at 9am. 433 Simcoe St. S. Oshawa 905-432- 9700 MR. SUB IN OSHAWA is seeking a GENERAL MANAGER with EXPERIENCE CHEF BACK- GROUND. Apply with resume, 1335 King St. East. Competitive compensation and benefits. NIGHT TIME office cleaning su- pervisor required immediately, Must be experienced hard work- ing, dependable, mature, punctu- al, have reliable transportation. References required, fulltime, oc- casional weekend, also require 2 fulltime night time cleaners, with experience. Send resume to: sbienia@rogers.com Mail to 328 Annapolis Ave. Oshawa, ON L1J 2X9 ORDER TAKERS NEEDED $25/hr avg. Full time. We train you!!! Call 905 435-0518 OSHAWA - Experienced sous/ short order / prep / line cook re- quired for daily restaurant and banquet hall for golf course. Fax resume to: (905) 433-7996 STUDENT WORK PROGRAM For teens 12-16yrs preferably. Selling chocolates door to door. Cash paid daily. Sheila 905-439- 9358 . SUMMERS COMING and we need help! Filling all areas, F/T, $500-$700/wk. Students Wel- come call Katie 905-837-8456 TELEMARKETING,Part time evenings, mature individuals with experience preferred. $10/hr. Call 905-686-2445, ext. 306 after 4pm. UNIK CHOCOLATE,is hiring representatives. Salary $600- $1000 net per week plus gas. Please call (905)831-7191. Attention Students! SUMMER WORK • $14.85 base-appt • FT/PT schedules • Customer sales/svc • No exp needed-will train • All ages 17+ • Conditions apply Call 905-426-7726 www.workforstudents.com WE TRAIN FOR CAREER IN FINANCIAL SERVICES •Full time or part time. •High income potential. •Excellent training. •Set your own hours For more information call Don Zynomirski at (905)509-4973 APPRENTICE & ASSISTANT to master stylist at prestigious well established hair salon. John Weiss Hair Design. For interview call Mrs.Weiss (905)436-6333 FELICES ESTHETICS is looking for one full and one part time ex- perienced esthetitician. Please call 905-436-9303. HAIR STYLIST required with ex- perience for busy salon located in Ajax. Good wages plus commis- sion. Call Nick (905)427-7777 SILVER SCISSORS Family Hair Cutters looking for experienced HAIRSTYLIST to join our team. 905-725-3030 Bruce Bissell Buick Pontiac Ltd is looking for Aggressive Sales People Yo u will bring with you, the ability to make things happen and are a closer with a great attitude. You will work well with fellow co-workers but also independently. GM experience an asset but not necessary as we will train the right person. We offer a great commission plan, bonus program, benefits and company car or allowance. Fr iendly work atmosphere and moving to NEW "state of the art" facility! Please fax resume attention PAUL CARPENTER 905-683-7523 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 3HVAC POSITIONS available at The Climate Controllers Lindsay. Licensed Sheet metal mechanic/installer. $25-$35. Li- censed gas fitter 2, Experienced installer $16. Licensed, experi- enced refrigeration mechanic $25-$35 depending on experi- ence. Please apply by email at climatecontrollers@bellnet.ca fax 705-324-0887, phone 705-324- 7500 or drop off at 81 William St. North. Lindsay EXPERIENCE SERVICE TECH- NICIAN required Gas Fitter II and ODP, minimum 3 years experi- ence, CofQ preferred. Clean driv- ing record, good verbal and writ- ten skills. Fax resume (905)683- 0817 or email: service@advantageairtech.com FITTERS & WELDERS required by awell established plate Fabri- cator in Ajax. Top wages and benefits. Fax resume to 905-428- 6933 NORDOCK INC.a manufacturer of superior loading dock and lift equipment has relocated to Bow- manville, and has openings for experienced MIG WELDERS. Must be able to understand engi- neered drawings. Wages depen- dent on experience. Please fax resume: 905-697-6422 or email: klandry@nordockinc.com SATELLITE or cable tv installers required for Ajax/Pickering/Mark- ham areas. Willing to train anyone with cabling experience. Fax resume to Viewpoint Systems at 1-866-990-1339 or email dispatch50@bellnet.ca SKILLED HELP:Deck Builders & Fence Installers needed. Experi- enced only need apply. Own tools &transportation a must. Call (905)831-0547 ACCOUNTING PERSON NEED- ED Hrs. Monday-Friday, 9am- 6pm & some Saturdays. Duties: Daily accounts payable, accounts receivable, filing, accounting soft- ware (business vision an asset), effective communication, work in ateam & independently, accurate and detailed, work under pres- sure. Salary expectation $21, 500. Send resumes to address: employment8@gmail.com. Fax: 905-839-8895 CORPORATE SECRETARY Busy Whitby law office has an opening for full time legal secre- tary. Must have a minimum of 5 years corporate/commercial ex- perience; able to work indepen- dently. Fax resume to 905-430- 0878 FULL-TIME VETERINARY re- ceptionist required for busy 4 doctor practice in Pickering. VETERINARY EXPERIENCE A MUST. Resumes maybe dropped off at Whites Road Ani- mal Hospital, 1822 Whites Road (Amberlea Plaza), Pickering whitesroadvet@on.aibn.com. OFFICE ASSISTANTS,to work in staffing agency, mature and serious applicants only. data en- try skills, proficient with comput- ers and English as a first lan- guage to start immediately. Fax resume to (905)619-2704. SALES ASSISTANT for adver- tising reps. Must have excellent computer skills in PowerPoint and Excel. Excellent people skills. Experience in advertising or BBM a definite asset. Send resume and cover letter to: marilyncarter@rogers.com. IDEAL TILE & CARPET sales people required immediately for the Pickering locations. Experi- ence and drivers license is a must. Commission + base salary. Call Shaun 647-831-4774 or Ru- ban 416-274-4741 ONTARIO’S fastest growing en- ergy company is looking for elite sales pros to target large $ mar- ket. Inside/ outside sales. Mature telemarketers required to book appts for sales team. Qualified leads provided. Tremendous in- come potential. Call Bill at 905 435-1052 or email wscott@universalenergy.ca REAL ESTATE AGENTS Busy real estate office requires Licensed Realtors. No cold-calling, all leads and appointments supplied. For more info. call 1-888-213-0076, Enter ID#2095. free-recorded-msg SALESMAN REQUIRED FOR paving company. Must have 10 years experience. Must have own car. Be self-motivated and independent. Salary+commis- sion. Call Rod 647-889-1717. SALES HELP for Your Good Health, knowledge required, Pickering Town Centre and Oshawa Centre locations. Apply in person. 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 HYGIENIST required immediately in Port Hope for ma- ternity leave, 2-3 days per week. Knowledge of Abel soft an asset. Please fax resume to Dr, Guy 905-885-2163. 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 ** PUBLIC ** NOTICE List of Durham Region distress sales and bank foreclosures are now available to the public for free. Www.DurhamBank Foreclosures.Com Dan Plowman, Salesperson, Remax Rouge River Realty Ltd. Brokerage AAAJAX, DUPLEX FOR SALE - $0 down payment. 3-bedrooms, basement rented ($700/mo.), upper unit available to rent out or live in. Freshly painted/renovated. Kitchen/bathroom ceramic. Hard- wood through out. 6-appliances. Call Art 905-428-6833. AVONMORE SQUARE Pickeirng - Coughlin built freehold town- house, approx. 4 yrs old, large 3- bed., 2x4, 2x2 bathrooms, hard- wood, c/air, fireplace, security, finished basement. $298,000. (905)839-0406 BOWMANVILLE 3-bdrm all brick link house, 3-bdrms, 3 bath- rooms, fin. bsmt w/gas fireplace, c/a, dishwasher, 10ft x10ft deck, $229,900. OPEN HOUSE Sat May 26th & Sun. May 27th 1-4 p.m. 1 Barlow Ct, Bowmanville. (905)697-8460 Government of Canada is offering assistance with up to $20,000.00/ person to purchase your first home. Free report available at 1-888-599-0098, ID# 7767 (Free Recorded Message) Dan Plowman, Salesperson Remax Rouge River Realty Ltd. Brokerage (905)668-1800 OPEN HOUSE:Sunday May 26th, 2-4pm, 241 Grandview Street South, Oshawa. 3 bed- room, five level side split, Geor- gian windows, French door walk out, master bedroom overlooks pool, gas fireplace, built-in book- shelves, woodstove in rec. room, bathroom with whirlpool tub, hardwood & ceramic throughout. Ravine lot, 45x260 feet, L-shaped heated pool, gazebo, change house, fishpond, gardens, guest house with loft, private swing area, mature trees. Buy now!!! Get immediate posses- sion. Call Now (905)436-1664 - Priced to sell $390,000. TOWNHOUSE $175,900.00 Private Sale. Central Whitby Lo- cation, near schools,Shopping, Tr ansit. Three Large Bedrooms 1-1/2 Bathrooms. Single Car Gar- age Private BackYard, Well Main- tained Complex. OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 2-4:00 5-Unit #16 Mi- chael Blv. Whitby. Enquires (905)430-3425 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. FOR SALE LUXURY TRIDEL one bedroom condo, newly reno- vated, gated security, under- ground parking, all amenities, ex- cellent Pickering location. $179,000. Call (905) 721-0315. WATERFRONT -under 2 hours, Sheffield Lake, 1.6 acres, 160 ft. western exposure, wilderness area, $129,900. Wadsworth Lake, 13.1 acres, 382 ft. rock and sand, $199,000. 613-273-8882 AJAX INDUSTRIAL UNIT for sale. Drive in door. Can be used forprofessional use, office, retail. Lots of parking. Only $192,000. Why rent? Bill Morrison, Sutton Group Heritage 905-619-9500. In Association With NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, May 23, 2007, PAGE B5 A/Pwww.durhamregion.com SELL IT NOW CALL AJAX 905-683-0707 To place your Apartment for Rent call 905-683-0707 (Ajax) and let one of our profes- sional advisors help you. www.southlake regional.org A great hospital in a friendly community – you’ll find it in Newmarket, just 40 minutes north of Toronto, where breathtaking cottage country is within easy reach and big-city amenities abound. At Southlake, we care passionately about our people, our hospital and our community. And it shows. We’ve been recognized as one of the highest performing hospitals in Ontario in the Hospital Report 2006: Acute Care. As part of our commitment to providing shockingly excellent service, we continually strive to be the best, we respect individual needs, and we value the personal contributions and expertise of every team member. People who are as committed as we are. People like you. We will empower you to embrace new opportunities. Full-time & Regular Part-time RN Opportunities With several major construction projects just completed or in the works, including our $180-million redevelopment project, and the opening of a new medical arts building and five-storey parking structure, this is an exciting time to join our team. We have full-time and part-time opportunities for Registered Nurses in the following areas: Operating Room, including CVOR A highly qualified team of Surgeons, Nurses and other health-care professionals support a diverse range of surgical procedures performed in our 12 operating rooms, equipped with today’s latest technology. Our goal is to make our patients’ surgical experience as comfortable and pleasant as possible for them and their families. Emergency Our recently modernized Emergency Program handles over 67,000 patient visits each year, providing triage, assessment and treatment for individuals with a wide range of medical, surgical and mental-health emergencies. Inpatient Surgery and Muskuloskeletal Our talented team performs more than 13,000 surgeries per year within our 80-bed Surgical Program, which includes all surgical services, excluding cardiac. ACNP Pain Management Our multidisciplinary leadership team in pain management brings to life our vision of putting patients first by implementing effective pain management best practice initiatives. Cardiac CVICU and Surgery Our Cardiac Surgery Program, opened in 2003, is supported by a 9-bed CVICU and a 25-bed cardiovascular surgery unit. It is also home to the Cardiac Prevention and Rehabilitation Program, which is specifically designed to improve overall heart health in individuals who are at risk of, or suffer from cardiovascular disease. Medicine Our 66-bed Medicine Program, supported by a Resource Nurse, trach team and a multidisciplinary neuro team, offers both inpatient and out-patient services, including in-patient units, diabetes education, and a respiratory rehabilitation program. Our highly specialized team of health-care professionals diagnoses and cares for patients with respiratory, gastroenterology and endocrinology conditions and neurological disorders. For full details on Southlake and positions available, visit us online or contact Karen Maisonneuve at 1-877-457-2037, ext. 2131 (toll-free) or KMaisonneuve@southlakeregional.org. If you welcome the opportunity to provide shockingly excellent service, simply send your resume quoting reference number #DR-2007 to: Southlake Regional Health Centre, Human Resources Department, 596 Davis Drive, Newmarket, Ontario, L3Y 2P9. Fax: 905-853-2218. E-mail (Word format): careers@southlakeregional.org We can and we will. Just watch us. SUMMER BLOWOUT !! Apt's Starting at $740 monthly Move-In Allowance + Incentives Condominium Suites 1, 2, 3 Bedroom Apartments Oshawa New State of the Art Balconies New Roof ✲New Corridor Carpeting Full Security System ✲ 24/7 on Site Staff FREE UTILITIES ✲FREE PARKING SENIOR DISCOUNTS GM RETIREE & EMPLOYEE DISCOUNT Call for more information 905-728-4993 e & oe WWW.FIDELITYPM.COM What More Can We Do? ... Let Us Know 2 & 3 bedroom apartments starting at $978 per mo. 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Call (905)260- 8721 or (905)723-1123 ext.22, leave a message. HEATED BUILDING -16' high walls, 2 rooms 25' x 30' @ $750/month plus GST, plus up to 2,000 sq. ft. cold storage. Available June lst. first/last re- quired. Newcastle area, 1/2 km from Hwy 401. Call 1-800-987- 1445 ext. 100 PRIVATE FURNISHED Office Space, Oshawa/Whitby. In shared environment. Includes: Hi-Speed Internet, Conference Room, Kitchen,401, Train, Tr ansit. 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 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 TOPPER'S PIZZA –Established pizza franchise location available and affordable in Ajax. Contact A. 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Call Tom (905)448-3436 www.turningleafinvestments.com 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 BAYWOOD CENTRE Corner of Bayly St & Monarch Ajax (No Frills Plaza) Invites You To Our 12th Annual SIDEWALK & YARD SALE Saturday May 26th, 2007 8 am to 2 pm - Rain Or Shine Over 60 Tables! Lots of entertainment, Clowns, Magicians, Face Painters and more... FREE ADMISSION COMMUNITY YARD SALE!! Saturday, May 26, 2007, 8:00am- 925 Bayly Street, Pickering (East entrance) NEW SERVICE! IMMIGRATION SOLUTIONS CANADA We provide affordable services at your home and at your convenience We address any type of immigration matters. Certified Canadian Immigration Consultants Tel: 905-427-6685 E-mail: betlens@sympatico.ca BUSINESS CONSULTING-New existing businesses- Business plans- Loans Government se- cured to $250K limited liability- Personal Lines consolidations- In- corporations $65 plus Gov. fees- Mortgage placements 1(877)643- 0130 or (905)420-3960 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 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 APARTMENT in house, private entrance, $650/mo inclusive. Oshawa. Close to shopping. Call (905)404-9694 1 BEDROOM BASEMENT apt., Westney/401. Separate en- trance. Parking. Near all amenities. No smoking/pets. Single working person preferred. $800/month all inclusive. 416- 818-8145. 1 BEDROOM BST., PICKERING, Single working person preferred. all inclusive $700/mo, parking, available anytime. Call (905)420- 8376 1 BEDROOM,Whitby, Co- chran/Rossland, large lower level walk-out, private patio, fireplace, carport, non-smoker, 1 person preferred, $850/inclusive (nego- tiable). (905)665-7627 1-BEDROOM BASEMENT apart- ment, N OSHAWA, own kitchen, living room and laundry. $600 plus 1/3 utilities. Credit check. Available Now! Taghi 905-903- 5121 2 BEDROOM 2nd floor apt. in Little Britain. No smoking/pets. $700/mo., first/last. No laundry. Available July 1st. Call 705-786- 1572. 2 BEDROOM apartment, Oshawa, well lit, backyard, deck, garage, 2 parking, well main- tained. Laundry included, First/last. Available immediately. $950-inclusive 905-725-7644 or 289-333-3445 2 BEDROOM CONDO available immediately in Bowmanville. $950/month. 5 Appliances. Free utilities for 3 months. Rent to own. Call Jennise (905)697-8261 2-BEDROOM 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 AND 1 OSHAWA area, well maintained 3-bedroom upper lev- el and 1-bedroom basement apartment, near all amenities, only mins from Hwy #401. Call Robert today for viewing 416- 402-3435 3 BEDROOM TOP floor of triplex. Large kitchen, appliances, laun- dry, parking, available June 1st. Cochrane/Hwy. 2 Whitby $860 +utilities. Call 905-925-9110. AJAX -Open Concept almost new 1 bedroom basement apt. Central Air, own laundry, 4-piece bath, large bedroom, walkout to backyard. Avail June 1st. 647- 271-6660 or 905-239-0367. AJAX BSMT APT. Nice yard. Central air. 2parking spaces. Separate entrance. Working fireplace. Par tially furnished. No dog or cat. $690/mo. First/last. (905) 426-4213 AJAX NORTH, SPACIOUS 1 bedroom basement. Laundry, cable/Internet, parking, A/C. $750 all inclusive. Room also available, $400. 905-239-1534. AJAX SOUTH, BRIGHT 2 bed- room basement. New! Open con- cept. 4 pce. bath, Private patio, entrance & parking. References. No smoking/pets. $875+1/2 utilities. Available immediately. 647-886-4781. AJAX, 3 BDRM.bsmt. 4-appli- ances, a/c, lots of cupboard space, $850/mo. Sep. entrance, parking. Credit check, references. Avail. immediately. Call Patricia days (905)839-2668 evening, (905)619-1489 . AJAX, LARGE, APT.1bedroom lower level. Spacious. Separate entrance. Parking. On bus route. Close to 401. Available immedi- ately. $785 inclusive. 905-666- 0903. AJAX,Pickering Village, 1 bed- room basement apartment, full bath, laundry included, lots of parking, A/C, $650/inclusive. Available June. 1 First/last. Suits single person. (905)426-9072 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. AMAZING 2-bdrm upper apt available in North Oshawa, $900 all inclusive, cable/internet, first month half price, last required, no smoking/pets, (905)579-1992 BACHELOR APT. WHITBY - Partially furnished, separate entrance, a/c, 3pc bath, kitchen, laundry, cable/internet, parking. No smoking/pets. $670-inclusive. First/last. Available immediately. Call 905-666-3949 after 4pm Mon-Fri, weekends anytime BACHELOR APT.,beautiful country setting. Minutes from downtown Oshawa. Own en- trance, lots of parking, suitable for 1. No pets/smoking. $550 inclu- sive. Available July 1st. (905)655- 5452 BIG! BRIGHT! APARTMENT (basement) Harwood/Hwy.#2. 2 bedrooms. 2 washrooms. Kitch- en. 4 appliances. Separate en- trance. Available June 1st $1000, all inclusive. First/last. No pets/smoking. 905-619-3650 or 647-262-4494. Tony or Si. BOWMANVILLE -3bedroom close to all amenities. $930 per mo. plus hydro and cable. Office hours 9 - 5, Monday - Friday. (905)430-1877. BROOKLIN -onebed., 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 main floor of house, 5appliances included, extra large 2 bdrm open concept, no smok- ing, parking for 2, $1100 plus 2/3 utilities, first/last, June 1, 905 985 8986 COLLEGE HILL -main floor 2-1 bedroom $985, all inclusive, park- ing, first and last, Dan 905-449- 3777. CENTRAL Oshawa second floor large 1-bdrm, fridge/stove, all utilities $625; one bdrm, fridge/stove all utilities $500; no parking, first/last (905)571-6585 CLEAN BRIGHT 2-bdrm apt. lo- cated in Central Oshawa. Separ- ate entrance, parking, laundry. avail. June 1st. $650+hydro. Call (905)431-6319 CLIPPER APARTMENTS AJAX 2&3 Bed. Please call Mon-Fri. 9am-5pm Evening by appt. only 905-683-6021 Shelter Canadian Properties Ltd. COLLEGE HILL -one bed. up- stairs, private entrance, parking $650 all inclusive. First and last. Cal 905-449-3777. 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. LARGE TWO BEDROOM base- ment apartment, South Pickering, close to all amenities, available June lst. $750 inclusive per mo. one car parking, a/c, utilities incl. (416)461-9735. Jeff MAIN FLOOR 2 bedroom apt. or 2 bedroom basement apt. No smoking/pets. Laundry, yard, parking all inclusive. Available immediately. Liverpool/Krosno area. 905-642-8669. NEWCASTLE, 2 BEDROOM, apartment. Steps from the lake. Separate entrance. All applianc- es. Separate laundry. Parking. Newly renovated in a newer home in a quiet neighborhood. All inclusive. No smoking/pets. First and last. Credit check. Available July 1st. Call 905-626- 1202 anytime. 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 - 3 bedroom, June/July. One bedroom July. Clean, family building. Heat, hy- dro and two appliances included. Pay cable, parking and laundry facilities. (905)723-2094 NORTH OSHAWA,2 bedroom $800. and 1 bedroom $750. for rent. Includes utilities, fridge, stove, parking. Call 905-435- 0703 or 416-902-1174. ONE AND TWO BEDROOM APARTMENTS in modern build- ing, downtown Whitby, $818 + $951. Heat & hydro included. Available immediately. Call (905) 430-6511. ONE BEDROOM APT in Oshawa, Great location near GM and the 401. Second floor of a Duplex with FREE wireless Inter- net, Starchoice Satellite service, Parking and full use of the back- yard $650+ utilities. Call 905-626- 5418. 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 -1bedroom apt. newly decorated, heat, hydro water incl. Private entrance. $725/mo. First/last required. Bloor and Sim- coe area. 905-723-9781. OSHAWA -2brightnewly reno- vated bachelor apts. (share main bath). $535 and $560. all inclu- sive. First and last. Walk to down- town. Dan Plowman 905-449- 3777. 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 - 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. 905-721-2534 to view. OSHAWA 1-BEDROOM nice quiet area, no smoking/pets. All inclusive $650/month. Available June 1st. Call 905-260-2618. 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 Dean/Wilson. 1 bed- room available June 1st. Main floor. on bus route, 2 min. from 401. Central air. first/last, credit references. $725.-inclusive. (905)240-0101 OSHAWA Large spacious apart- ment in duplex. 2 bedrooms, liv- ingroom, diningroom, kitchen, laundry, parking, backyard & stor- age shed. Available June 1st. $975 includes water & hydro. Call 905-728-1963 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 NORTH.Walking dis- tance to Oshawa Centre. 3-bdrm mainfloor, $1300/incl. Also 1- bdrm bsmt. $795/incl. Both separ- ate entrances, laundry, parking, great neighbourhood, avail July 1st. No smoking. (905)492-1066 OSHAWA Olive/Ritson. 1/2 of house for rent, near bus & school. 2 bedrooms, $700/mo. 1 bed- room basement, $600/mo. OR entire house $1200+utilities. Available immediately. Call (905)576-3924 OSHAWA, BOND/SIMCOE,low- rise building. 1-bdrm apt $680/mo+ hydro, avail. June 1st. Appliances, laundry facilities and parking included. Call 905-434- 7931. 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 - Bright one bed. walkout apt. in established com- munity near Rougemount/King- ston Rd. No smoking/pets. Laun- dry access. Parking on street. Female preferred. $790/mo/inclu- sive. Available June 1st or after. Contact 416-805-4058 PICKERING,Bayly/Liverpool, re- cently renovated upper 3-bdrms, 4-pc bath, large kitchen, 5-appli- ances. Laundry/utilities/parking incl. Near GO/401 and amenities. $1250/mo. Avail. May 28th. Must see! First/last. (416)543-0851 PICKERING, BROCK RD./HWY 2. 4-bedroom detached house plus den, appliances, $1350+ 70% utilties. Avail. immediately. First/last. References. (416)- 458-4598 (905)686-1650. PICKERING, SPACIOUS 2-bed- room basement apartment, laun- dry, parking, separate entrance, updated kitchen, minutes to Frenchman's Bay. $900. utilities included, no pets, Suitable for mature single/couple. Available July. 905-837-0365. PICKERING: BROCK/HWY. #2, SELF-CONTAINED 2 bedroom basement apartment plus 2 rooms. Furnished. No smok- ing/pets. OPG workers are wel- come. 905-426-7057. PORT PERRY,Walk to Lake Scugog. Enjoy a peaceful, beautiful town. Large 3 bdr. in well kept, quiet 3-story apt build- ing. Balcony, parking, Security 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 QUIET bachelor apt. lot.Central Oshawa location. $550/mo. in- cludes parking, heat/hydro, water, full-cable, fridge/stove, air/con. June 1st. Call Justin 905-922- 5055. TOWNLINE Oshawa/Courtice, walk out 1 bdrm basement apt, fridge, stove, washer/dryer, no large dogs, no smoking, quiet neighbourhood, $800 inclusive, first/last, 905 985 8986. WESTNEY/SULLIVAN, AJAX New 1 bedroom plus living room, basement apartment. Separate entrance & laundry. Parking. Available June 1st. No pets/smoking. $750+utilities. Call Mujeeb at 416-666-2649. WHITBY -2bedroom suites from $950 per mo. all inclusive. Close to all amenities. Office hours 9 - 5, Monday - Friday. (905)430-1877 WHITBY -2bedroom apartment in a clean 6 unit building, parking, laundry, eat-in kitchen. 905-922- 0252. 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. $1050 per mo. Call (416) 520-6392 (905)669-4009. WHITBY,1-bedroom apartment for rent, $700/month plus hydro (Craydon Rd) with Balcony. First/last required. Phone days 905-432-4365, evenings 905- 668-4016 WHITBY,immaculate 1 bedroom apt, Avail. Immediately. $775, in- cludes appliances, heat, parking, laundry facilities. Call (905)666- 1074 or 905-556-0455. 2 BEDROOM CONDO,Down- town Pickering, 5 appliances, 24/hr security, Gym, Sauna, En- tertainment Room, out door pool, A/C, billiards room. No smoking. (905)435-1142, (416)509-8693 CONDO FOR RENT,1 bedroom plus den, in Bowmanville, $925/month plus utilities, Available June 1st. Call (905)718-3488 THE BREAKERS Luxury Ajax Condo Short or Long Term 1 + 1 bdrms, indoor pool, sauna, Gym, Terrace lake view. Garage $1249+ hydro or $1300 inclusive (905) 239-0390 (905) 666-1356 after 5pm -AA ABA-DABA-DOO-Own your ownhome, 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 2-STOREY 3-BEDROOM family home, Central Park Blvd. Central air/vac, $1100+ utilities. First/last, references, credit check. Immedi- ate. Rob or Marla 905-985-5367, 905-718-8025 AJAX - Bayly/Harwood, main floor house, 3-bdrms, no smok- ing/pets, newly renovated, 6-appliances, A/C, hardwood. Available July 1, $1200 inclusive, first/last, 905-995-9311. AJAX 3 BEDROOM main floor, $1000 plus utilities. Pickering, large 1 bedroom basement apart- ment, $800. First/last. Available now. 905-683-5641 or 905-903- 6222. AJAX, SALEM/401,3bedroom, less than 2 years old. Open con- cept, finished basement with of- fice and rec room. Garage. Hard- wood on main floor. Amenities. Availability immediately. No pets/smoking. 905-999-9371. BRIGHT & CLEAN 3 bedroom bungalow, south Ajax. $1750+utilities, 5 appliances, gar- age, fenced yard, walk to lake, school, shopping, transit, no pets, available June 1st. 289-314- 6912. NEWCASTLE new 1860's reno post & beam exec home, 42 acs w/pond/stream, 2bd, ss appl, near 401, for appt call 905-472- 6660, for details, to view photos: http://www.brosz.net/Property/ 1139Newtonville OSHAWA spacious 3 bedroom detached bungalow, main floor, large eat-in kitchen, parkingX2, A/C, No smoking first/last, $1100+utilities. Peter 905-571- 6727 PICKERING / LAKE,2 storey de- tached, 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, liv- ing dining, walkout, large kitchen, basement, sep. ent. 1 bed apt. cac, immediately. $1550 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. WEST LYNDE, WHITBY.Suites executive couple. 4-bedroom home,main floor and 2nd storey, Kitchen, dr, 1-1/2 baths, double garage, inground pool. June lst. $l,400 plus utilities. Call Dave (905)725-0132, Page (905)721- 7884. 2 BEDROOM,2bathroom town- house in Oshawa, newly renovat- ed, $850/month plus utilities. Available June 1st or sooner. For more info call (905)723-2436 3-BEDROOM TOWNHOUSE for rent Harmony/Rossland Area. Family complex close to schools and shops transport at door. $1250.00pm + utilities. Available immediately. (905)449-5553 3-BEDROOM TOWNHOUSE, Harmony/Rossland Area, Family Complex, 6 Appliances, Close to schools, shops and transport, $1250pm+ Utilities, Available Im- mediately. (905)449-5553 3-BEDROOM townhouses available, $745/monthly plus hy- dro, includes cable. Close to transportation and all amenities. No subsidy available. Apply in writing: Oshawa Valley Park Co- Op, 420 Bristol Cres, Unit 2B, Oshawa, L1J 6M2, or fax 905- 571-2017. AJAX by the lake -Har- wood/Breakers, 3-bedroom, fire- place, garage, balcony, applianc- es, $1375+. July 1st. Condolyn Management 905-428-9766 BEAUTIFUL OSHAWA executive townhouse. 3-bedrooms, 2 baths, ceramics, laminate flooring, A/C, gas fireplace, 5 appls., garage, walk to everything. June 1st. $1325 first/last. No pets/smoking. (905)987-1139 OSHAWA SOUTH,To wnhouses 3-bedroom $975/mo+ utilities close to schools, shopping. First/last. 905-579-9956. IMMACULATE BROOKLIN LARGE To wnhome Watford/Win- chester area. 3-bdrms, 5 appli- ances, 2-1/2 baths, deck, garage, fenced yard, air, near schools. $1400+utilities. No smoking. Call 416-618-4149. NORTH OSHAWA, BRAND new townhouse. 3 bedroom. 2 1/2 bathrooms. 5 appliances. Close to all amenities. Walk-out base- ment. $1275+utilities. Available June 1st. 905-683-9361. PICKERING 3 bedroom 1-1/2 baths end unit townhouse, Available June 1st. Recently renovated, laundry included, very clean, $1300/mo+hydro. (905)839-3087 WAVERLY/ROSSLAND-3&4 bedrooms, 1-1/2 bathroom townhomes, renovated interior & exterior, available in friendly family-oriented complex. Immediate. $995-$1095+utilities. 4 appliances, hardwood flooring, backs onto ravine. Near schools, park, transit, shopping. Contact Chris at 905-743-9665. AJAX NORTH,Westney/Sullivan furnished room for rent, separate entrance, available immediately, close to all amenities. No smok- ing/pets. (905)683-1180. BROCK RD/FINCH,1 furnished bed/sitting room, clean quiet home. TV, DVD, Internet parking included. Private bathroom, share kitchen. Must love animals, available immediately. No smok- ing. $550/mo. (905)426-8525 LARGE CLEAN, FURNISHED room, close to OC. No pets. Share kitchen & bath, ideal for working person. First/last. Phone 905-436-1420. PICKERING:Brock/Finch Upper furnished room. Large adult home. Share kitchen, bath, laun- dry. Cable TV. Parking. No smok- ing. References. first/last $440/mo Call 416-460-5615 SHARE AJAX HOUSE, clean quiet adult occupied. Furnished, cable/internet, A/C, adjoining bath, private kitchen, laundry, parking. First/last. Smoking out- side/no pets. $485/inclusive, June 1. www.sharemyhouse.ca 905-391-3809. NEW HOME -Ritson/Taunton, one bedroom, share house with one other, fully furnished, no pets/smokers, A/C, Satellite ++, female preferred, $600/inclusive. 1-866-835-8066. SHARED ACCOMMODATION, $450/month inclusive. Cable, a/c, Internet. Shared kitchen, laundry room and living area. Quiet home. Parking, bus stop. Pro- fessional. References June 1st. Claudia, 905-999-0267. 2 COTTAGES FOR RENT, 2-bedroom on Buckhorn Lake & 2-bedroom on Chemung Lake. $700 Saturday-Saturday. Call Gary (705)657-8045 or email: economicdevelopmentcoorodinator @curvelakefn.com COTTAGES TO RENT - Water- front 2 bedroom cottage on Lake Scugog. Great fishing & swim- ming. Close to Town & Casino. A place to relax. $700/wk rentals. $300/wk. weekends. Available starting May 18th. Call 905-985- 1565 after 4 p.m. 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 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. 1988 WINNEBAGO chieftain 454 air & roof, air sleeps 6 well, beau- tiful shape (no time). $18,500 best offer. (905)434-7976. 1995 GOLDEN FALCON 5th wheel - 33 foot. Waterfront lot 1-1/2 hr. from GTA, slide out, front bdrm. w/queen bed, central air, high output furnace, micro- wave,oak cabinets, 40'x10'deck w/screened room, 2 storage sheds. $14,500. 905-571-7424. BALSAM LAKE Fenelon Falls Tr ailers for Sale on Sites, Housekeeping Cottages for rent. Seasonal boat slips for rent. 1-877-887-2550 www.sandybeachtrailercourt.com 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. 1986 PROWLER 27ft- 350 I/O Merc cruisers, VHF, compass, am/fm CD player, microwave, fridge, stove, BBQ, stand-up head. New upholstery inside/ out. Canvas only 3yrs. old. Very well maintained boat, just serviced & ready to go. Great on gas!!! $16,000 OBO. Days 905-252- 6736, evenings 905-989-7816. 1994 18 FT XL180 CUTTER BOWRIDER, 140 HP with 3 l merc cruiser, i/o with Cutter trail- er, mint condition, low hours, stored indoors, $9,300. Ron 905- 349-2585. SWIMMING POOLS.Quality above ground pools at low prices. Installations, pool servicing, and liner replacements. Display, ac- cessories and chemicals at 1501 Hopkins, Whitby. Call (905)666- 9986. NOTICE OF THE ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS of the: Pickering Harbour Company Limited To be held on: Wednesday June 26th, 2007 at 7:30p.m. at the offices of the company: 591 Liverpool Rd. Pickering, ON UPSCALE SLIM WHITE male 68, non smoker, helpful, would love to meet fashion conscience slim attractive lady for fine dining, dinner theater, movies antiquing, 55 - 65. 1-800-692-3269 MyAd- Box #545886. Please leave mes- sage and phone number WOULD YOU LIKE to meet that special someone, SWF would like to meet SWM, with good sense of humor, loves dancing, movies and traveling, (63-68) Serious replies call and leave message and phone number at: 1-800-692- 3269 Box #39719, DAYCARE AVAILABLE full time/part time at 94 King's Cres, Ajax. Experienced, licensed, safe &clean environment. Park very close. Any age welcome. Call Nadia 905-686-9548. PSYCHIC READER & ADVISOR Palm - Tarrot - Crystal Ball. No life without problems ~ No problems without solutions. Pri- vate & Confidential. (905)721- 8437 MOVING SALE:Cherry wood dining room table with 6 chairs, $900 and small upright freezer, 22x32x23 inches, $75, Call (905)839-6038. $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. 2005 kenmore large capacity stainless steel side by side fridge/freezer with filtered ice and water system. $1000. Call 905- 721-0088 A BEDROOM SET,gorgeous cherry sleigh, triple dresser/mir- ror, tall dresser, night table, new. Cost $7450, sell $1,500. Call 416-524-2018. AAA CARPET FLOORING & HARDWOOD:Carpet 3 rooms from $329 (30-sq. yd.) includes: carpet, pad and installation. Free estimates. Carpet repairs. Serv- ing Durham and surrounding are- as. Professional Painting also avail. Call Sam (905)686-1772 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 new 13-seer 10-yr warranty, 1.5 ton $1399; 2 ton $1499 (installed by licensed A/C mechanic) Gaslines $99 installed, licensed gas fitter. Call GasWorks 905-434-3028 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 BUSY BEE 12" JOINTER single- phase 3-HP, 220V precision ground cast iron. Asking $1,200- obo. Call (905)579-1903 CARPETS. LAMINATE & VINYL sale. 3 rooms, 30-sq yds. for $319. Commercial carpet includ- ing premier underpad and instal- lation. Laminate $1.69-sq ft. Click system. Residential, commercial, customer satisfaction guaranteed. Free Estimate. Mike 905-431- 4040 DANBY APT SIZED freezers $209. New Danby bar fridges, $119/up. Also, variety of new ap- pliances, scratch and dent. Full manufacturers warranty. Re-con- ditioned fridges $195/up, ranges $125/up, dryers $125/up, wash- ers $199/up, new and coin oper- ated washers and dryers at low prices. New Danby Frost-Free Apt. size fridges $399., new 24" and 30" ranges with clock and window @$399 Reconditioned 24" ranges and 24" frost free fridges now available. Wide se- lection of other new and recondi- tioned appliances. Call us today, Stephenson's Appliances, Sales, Service, Parts. 154 Bruce St. Oshawa.(905)576-7448 DINNER NAPKINS WHITE, Per- fect for restaurants, brand new, have 500, .50 ea. 905-999-2942. 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. ESTATE SALE -2antique figurine lamps, antique armchair, antique dresser and mirror, 3pc. sectional floral couch, (newly up- holstered), foot stool, short back chair..call 905-623-5215. HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS Best Price, Best Quality. All Shapes & Colours. Call 1-866-585-0056 www.thecoverguy.ca HOT TUB,a 2007 model, 5-6 person, LED light, waterfall, fully loaded, full warranty. Cost: $8,450, sacrifice $3,900. 905- 213-4669. 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 HOUSEHOLD CONTENTS - Liv- ing room, dining room and assort- ed pieces, lamps, plus other household articles. (905) 706- 4010 (Cell) LARGE 40" NEON OPEN SIGN- $75; LARGE BROWSERS/BINS fits lots RECORDS, CDs, & DVDs with plenty storage space -$25 each; LARGE METAL SAFE - 40" tall, 26" x 26", 2 adjustable shelves inside-$150; GREAT CONDITION ON ALL 3 items- CALL 905-242-1223 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. MOTORIZED WALLHUGGER recline lift chair, $800. Transfer pole, $75. Tub chair, $45. Raised toilet seat, $20. Safety rails $20. Walker $200. Transfer chair $200. Karen 705-357-3896. 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 MUSKOKA CHAIRS,1" thick Western Red Cedar. Children's $75. Adults available. 905-999- 2942. PIANO TECHNICIAN available for tuning, repairs & pre-purchase consultation. Used upright or grand acoustic pianos for sale. Moving, rentals available. Call 905-427-7631 or visit: www.barbhall.com PIANOS AND CLOCKS- 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. RENT TO OWN -Newand 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 -NOMONTHLY 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 SAVE ON CEILING fans & light- ing, good selection, great prices. Call Ray 905-995-4220 SHOP TOWELS 15"X13" ME- CHANICS. 100% cotton. Great for garages. $5 for 24 delivered free in Durham. 905-999-2942. FREE RENT - Vendors wanted at Courtice Flea Market. Book by May 31st and receive one month free rent. Call 905-436-1024 or visit: www.courticefleamarket.com BIRDS FOR SALE -4beautiful finches with large cage and all accessories. $125. obo. Call 905- 579-4780 BROOKLIN PET CARE,Agility and Obedience training starting. Call (905)655-5219 CHOCOLATE LAB PUPS,first shots, health certificate, excellent temperament, both parents on sight. Ready to go, $650. Call (705)295-4443 FOR SALE:Female Shih-Tzu/Bi- chon, $375, male Labradoodle, $750. Call Francis, 905-718- 0049. FREE - LOVELY MALE grey Persian cat, looking for good home. 2 yrs. old, very affection- ate, all shots, (905)922-3578 LAB PUPS,chocolate CKC reg- istered, tattooed, vet checked, dewormed, parents on site. Call (705)953-9481 LAB PUPS,CKC registered, vetchecked, 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. PUGS, $800 each; PUGGLES, 3/4-Pug, 1/4-Beagle, $500. All 1st-shots, vet-checked & de- wormed. Ready-to-go. From Lindsay, take #35 North to Killar- ney-Bay Rd., #539. No Sunday Sales. SHI-POO PUPPIES for sale. $450 without needles, $500 in- cluding first shots, & dewormed. Ready to go June 1st. 905-728- 8530 or 416-846-7754 SHITZUS, BLACK/WHITE, Pup- pies come with first shots, de- wormed, vet checked. Mother/fa- ther on-site. Ready May 26th. $600. 905-686-4280. A/P PAGE B6 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, May 23, 2007 www.durhamregion.com IMPORTANT CLEARING AUCTION SALE For CULLEN GARDENS AND MINIATURE VILLAGE SATURDAY MAY 26, 2007, 9:30 am (Viewing at 8:00 am) Located at Cullen Gardens Driving Range 380 Taunton Road West,Whitby, Ontario (2 km west of Brock Street North (Hwy #12), on Taunton Road at Cochrane Road) MacGregor Auctions are pleased to offer 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 the auction will be a varied offering of displays, highlighted by the Christmas Journey To Bethlehem Display, Light Sculptures and Christmas Card Collection Display. Also selling is a wide variety of items used in the everyday running of the business and maintenance of the grounds and buildings, including tractors, golf carts and equipment.As well as an interesting selection of Antique Furniture and Collectibles, which were located in and around the property and buildings. Note: Miniature buildings, fair display, people, vehicles and trains are NOT selling at this time. A partial list of displays and related items include Santa Claus Displays, Journey to Bethlehem (including all figures and related items selling as a unit, subject to owner’s approval on bidder’s price), Candy Cane Forest (all sizes of candy canes and lighting), Bambi and Thumper Rope Light Display, 80’ Sleigh Ride Display, Giant Lighted Train Display, Christmas Cut-out Display with Lights, Nine Piece Christmas Card Display, Sleigh Ride with Deer Display and Lights, 13 Large Colourful Butterflies and Audio Fiberglass Stumps. FROM THE LYNDE HOUSE DISPLAY: Girl in Barrel from front entrance, Animated Electronic Heads and Figures (plus moulds and corresponding valves and air flow equipment). SPECIALTY DISPLAYS AND MISC RELATED ITEMS INCLUDE: Several PetalPals (Flower-Animal related figurines - unique and individually named),Containers of Christmas Lights, New Boxes of Bulbs, Several 4’ Fiberglass Santas in various positions,Miscellaneous Fiberglass Christmas-related Items, Animals, Wreaths and Garlands.Christmas Sentry/Nutcracker Display (stations, canon, soldiers, etc). Halloween Ghost Display, Halloween Masks, known as Scarers Masks and Costumes, Lighted Snowman Throwing Snowballs Display and Christmas Hoop Lighted Walkway.Popcorn Machine, Pinball Gum Machine, Moulded Plastic Playground Equipment and Slide and Gift Shop Display Cases as well as numerous Gift Shop Items and Remote Coin-operated Car Controls. EQUIPMENT AND MISC ITEMS INCLUDE: Three golf carts, L3710 Kubota Tractor w/turf tires, 1410 Case Tractor (needs clutch), 485 Case International Tractor with 2200 Loader, Antique Display Tractor, 2-wheeled utility trailer, 2 water sprayer units with Honda motors, aluminum eight foot nursery wagon,irrigation pump and electrical boxes, table saw, portable compressor, professional steamer and attachments, Makita mitre saw, Rockwell radial arm saw, rolling and miscellaneous carts, power washer, stone cutter, extension ladders, easy racking and shelving, slatwall and brackets, mobile stairs, manual tire changer, mechanic’s tool chest, metal storage cabinet, miscellaneous tools and hardware, wire fencing and steel posts, cedar rails, animal cages, outdoor garbage containers, driving range golf balls, coin sleeves and bill counter, cash register, miscellaneous office-related supplies and items, audio equipment, handicap walker, electrical transformers, case of imitation flag stone, watering trough, plumbing and electrical supplies, steel I-beams and miscellaneous steel and scrap metal, 12’ aluminum boat, 80’ and 48’ Hooped Greenhouses (to be disassembled and removed by buyer), 100 ice cream chairs, 25, 30" round tables,25 green outdoor benches, miscellaneous picnic tables, miscellaneous signage, chrome turn-style, miscellaneous folding tables, miscellaneous mannequin pieces, remote two-way radio system, 17 piece - 30’-four inch diameter-aluminum irrigation pumping system plus field water cannon. ANTIQUES AND COLLECTIBLES INCLUDE: Harvest table, five antique horse cutters, parlour table, ice cream table and four chairs, empire couch, buffet, low-boy dresser, oil lamps, miscellaneous chairs, gilded mirror, old farm tools, horse plough and cultivator, selection of old panel doors, shutters and miscellaneous household trim pieces, brass wall sconces with cranberry shades, two brass coach lamps,solid oak television credenza, 1973 Copenhagen collector plates, large Llardro (Spain) figurine.This is only a partial list with many more treasures . Auctioneer’s Note:Auction features articles that should interest one and all, a trip down memory lane for some and an opportunity for others to add something to a future display at a new location or a useful article for your home, farm or business. Plan on coming early and staying late. See you at the auction.Sale subject to additions and deletions.Auctioneer reserves the right to withdraw any item from the auction sale at any time. All Items Sold "As Is Condition".All verbal announcements shall take precedence over all written materials. Auctioneer and Owners are not responsible for any accidents, loss or injuries on the property on the day of sale. Terms of Sale:Cash, Visa, Mastercard, Interact, Pre-approved Cheque with Proper Identification Only. 5% Buyer’s Premium on All Sales. See Photos and Updates at:www.macgregor.theauctionadvertiser.com Auction sold and managed by:MacGREGOR AUCTIONS 905-987-2112 or 1-800-363-6799 or 905-718-6602 (Day of sale) 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' Sunday, May 27 Please note new times Preview 9:30 A.M. Auction 11:00 A.M. Selling The Contents Of a Quality Toronto Estate Georgian Mahogany Banquet Table, Pine Corner Cabinet, Numerous Victorian Chairs, 2 Regency Drop Leaf Tables, Georgian Drop Leaf Table, Upholstered Sofas, Side Chairs & Wing Chairs, Andrew Malcolm Bedroom Suite, Marble Top Commode, French Settee, Light Fixtures, Mirrors, Lamps & Oriental Car- pets. Large Collection of 20 Doulton Figures to in- clude HN1747, HN2345, HN2381, HN1537, HN1908 & HN2170, Lalique, Royal Copen- hagen, Art Glass, Cut & Press Glass, Collec- tion of Paper Weights & Jewellery. Large Se- lection of Oils, Prints, Paintings & Watercol- ours. A Large & Important Collection of Leather Bound Books. Indoor Yard Sale Sunday @ 9:30 A.M. For details and photo gallery go to www.waddingtons.ca/brighton Phone 1-613-475-6223 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 WEDNESDAY, May 30th: 4:45 pm Auction Sale of Furniture, Antiques and, Collectables for a Bowmanville home, selling at Neil Bacon Auctions Ltd., 1 km west of Utica To Include:6 Pane 4 door pine flatback cupboard (old paint), 24 pane china cabinet (old paint), Lexington pine flatback cupboard, harvest table, 6 hoop back chairs, pine postmaster's desk, pine blanket box, Yamaha apartment size piano, cups and saucers including Ansley, Atterleys, Queen Ann, Coalport Foley Royal Doulton, Crown Derby, Bavarian plates, platters, Royal Doulton china, Berkshire (#tc 1021) pcs, Aynsel china Oak Leaf, R.S. Germany creamer, Schumann bridal rose, Myott dinner set, Royal Doulton figurines, Hummel, Shelley plates, Cornflower, crystal, coal oil lamps, finger lamp with match holder, cran- berry opal dish, cranberry banquet lamp, Lalique lighter, 8 place setting Birks Regency Plate, Rogers 12 place set- ting, Rogers 8 place setting, costume jewelry, diamond rings, ruby rings, steamer trunks, maple chest, smoker stand, mahogany chairs, silver plate, old tools, Stanley planes, George Adams sterling silver, Old Marks soldiers, houses, lamps plus the furniture of a Toronto apartment and many other interesting items. Sale Managed and Sold By NEIL BACON AUCTIONS LTD. 905-985-1068 ESTATE AUCTION STAPLETON AUCTIONS NEWTONVILLE Friday, May 25th, 5:00 p.m. Selling the interesting contents fr om the estate of John H askill and the contents and antiques fr om a H ampton home, including a great selections of fur- niture, antiques, china, glass, bo x toys,coinsetc. Check the website for full listing Preview after 2:00 p .m. HARDW OOD FLOORING AUCTION THURSDAY, MAY 31ST, 6:00 P.M. Selling a varied selection of quality har dwood flooring including oaks, stained, ex otics and lami- nate flooring - full list next week. Terms: Cash, Appr oved cheque (Drivers License), visa, M/C, interac AUCTIONEERS Frank and SteveStapleton, N ewtonville (905) 786-2244, 1-800-263-9886 www.stapletonauctions.com 'estate specialists since 1971' BATES FAMILY AUCTION 33 HALL ST., OSHAWA (905) 723-9807 AUCT ION THURS., MAY 24TH - 6 P.M. Storage from major moving company. SAT., MAY 26TH - 4 P.M. Estate auction to include Cherrywood bedroom suite ($6,500 new) - large sale. Something for everyone. TUES. MAY 29TH - 6 P.M. Unpaid Sotrage lockers from Ajax. Sales every Tuesday @ 6:00pm Quality consignments welcome CORNEIL'S AUCTION BARN Friday, May 25th at 4:30 p.m. 3 miles East of Little Britain on Kawartha Lakes Rd. 4 The Property of Jean and the late Fred Coffey of Lindsay plus others, leather sectional sofa set, 41" Sony Wega LCD TV and stand, garden swing, modern Hoosier cabinet, Mahogany china cabinet, 8pc. modern dining room set, chesterfield and chair, modern bedroom set, GE side by side fridge with ice maker, Frigidaire stove, Hotpoint gas dryer, GE washer, GE apt size freezer, 86 Toyota truck (as is), Tandem axle 8x16 box trailer with 4 sides, 24' Travel- ling house trailer, Qty of china, glass, household & col- lectable items. Due to the short week watch our website for updates 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 PUBLIC AUCTION RANDY POTTER ESTATE AUCTION Sat. May 26th, Start 5 PM View: From 4 PM day of sale Randy Potter Estate Auction - 15 Cavan St. downtown Port Hope is holding an art, antiques, fine furniture, china, collectibles auction of approx. 300 pcs. to incl: signed Norval Morriseau acrylic on canvas etc. For info. & pics go to: www.randypotterauctions.com Randy Potter Auctioneer Phone: 905-885-6336 THURSDAY, MAY 31st - 10 a.m. AUCTION of Antiques, China, Collectibles, Furniture & Glass for the Estate of the late REG JOHNSON @ 66 Centre St. (Hwy 7/12), Sunderland L0C 1H0. Reg was a Central On- tario Auctioneer for 50 years. Details & Photos on website garyhill.theauctionadvertiser.com GARY HILL AUCTIONS 905-852-9538 / 1-800-654-4647 / Cell 416-518-6401 BRUCE KELLETT AUCTIONS Selling the estate of the late Margaret Bollon of Stouffville and others At Malcolm Sale Barn 13200 Old Scugog Rd. 1/2 Mile South of Blackstock, Ont. Tuesday May 29th, 2007 5:30 pm • 12ft. Aluminum boat and trailer, 9.9hp. motor and fish finder • Toro 5hp. Mower/trimmer/edger • Old Rocking Chair • Royal Winton • Pinwheel crystal • Carleton Ware • Depression Glass • Old Pine Cup- board • Plus So Much More, See You There! Bruce Kellett (705)328-2185 SAT. MAY 26th - 10 a.m. AUCTION of Antiques, China, Coins, Collectibles, Furniture & Glass from the home of Mrs. Shaw of Mississauga, the Estate of the late Harold & Iola Jones of Uxbridge, an Oshawa home, Scarborough Estate and others @ Vanhaven Arena, 722 Davis Dr., Uxbridge L9P 1R2. Details on website garyhill.theauctionadvertiser.com GARY HILL AUCTIONS 905-852-9538 / 1-800-654-4647 / Cell 416-518-6401 Auction Sale Sat. May 26 @ 4 pm Haydon Auction Barn, 2498 Con Rd 8, Haydon ON An Oshawa Estate & Coins & Currency: 2 pc China Cab., Chesterfield, Bdrm Furn., Lamps, Group of Seven Prints, Glass, China, Port. TV, Garden Tools -. Something of interest for all.Visit www.donstephensonauctioneer.com Auctioneer Don Stephenson 905-263-4402 or 705-277-9829 • Minor/Major • Animal Damage & Removal • Chimney Repair • Skylight Repair • Eavestrough Repair 416-299-1788 LICENCED & INSURED FREE ESTIMATES ROOFING REPAIRS by RAPID TAC HARD ROCK CONTRACTING SIDING, WINDOWS, DOORS & MORE. Ask about our SPRING SPECIALS (905)995-2374 SPRING CLEANING Let Perfect Maid take care of all your housekeeping needs. We do not cut corners Evening Appts. Fully Bonded. Saturdays available 905-686-5424 We also do house painting and carpet cleaning!!!!!! 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, Ontario dated August 25, 2006 Number 06-CV-305695SR against the real and personal property of Normand J.A. Pregent carrying on business as Advantage Home Improvements & Renovations, Defendant, at the suit of The Roof Shop Corporation, 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 Normand J. A. Pregent carrying on business as Advantage Home Improvements & Renovations, Defendant in and to: PIN 16327-0162 (LT) PCL 5-3 Sec M97; PT LT 6 PL M97 & PT LT 290 PL 844 PTS 6, 7 40WR154; S/T 0S155177E, Oshawa, Regional Municipality of Durham, Land Titles Division of Durham (No.40), municipally known as 377 Hillcroft Street, Oshawa, Ontario L1G 2M3. All of which said right, title, interest and equity of redemption of Normand J.A. Pregent carrying on business as Advantage Home Improvements & Renovations, 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 Courthouse, 601 Rossland Rd E.,Whitby, ON L1N 9G7, on Wednesday, June 6, 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 successful 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 Enforcement Office, 601 Rossland Rd. E. Whitby, ON L1N 9G7. All payments in cash or by certified cheque made payable to the Minister 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 chattles, lands or tenements exposed for sale by a Sheriff under legal process, either directly or indirectly. Date: April 24, 2007 Sheriffs Andrew McNabb Alain Billington Court Enforcement Office, 601 Rossland Rd. E. Whitby, ON L1N 9G7 YOU COULD HAVE your dog under control and listening in 2 short weeks. TSURO DOG TRAINING. www.tsurodogtraining.com 905- 797-2855. 1972 CHEVELLE,$4800. as is. Call Taylor 905-922-7015. 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. 1988 MONTE CARLO SS, 46,000kms, never winter driven, silver w/burgundy interior, excel- lent condition, lady driven, origi- nal owner. Price negotiable. (613)358-5682 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. 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 1998 DODGE STRATUS 141k $29,99; 98 Chev Malibu, fully loaded, leather $2999; 98 Dodge Neon $2499; 96 Pontiac GrandAm $2699; 92 Geo Tracker $1899; others from $1699 over 30 vehicles, certified, e-tested (Kelly and Sons since 1976) 905-683-7301, 905-424-9002 www.kellyandsonsauto.com 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 2005 SATURN ION 67,000 km, mostly highway driving. Excellent condition, $13,900. or take over payments. Call Kirk 905-404- 8676 or 905-261-4397.. NEED FINANCING for a newer vehicle? We offer financing for: *1st Time Buyers *Bankruptcies *Divorce *Slow or No Credit. 1-866-532-4245, or apply online: www.thecreditrebuilders.ca ZOOM ZOOM AUTO LOANS - Put some Zoom Zoom back into your credit this spring! New to Country - Bad Credit - No Credit - Bankruptcy - Collections.Visit us: www.zoomzoomautoloans.com ! ! $ ! AARON & LEO Scrap Cars & Trucks Wanted. Cash paid 7 days/week anytime. Please call 905-426-0357. $ $ ADAM & RON'S SCRAP cars, trucks, vans. Pay cash, free pick up 7 days/week (anytime) 905-424-3508 ! ! A - ALL SCRAP CARS,old cars & trucks wanted. Cash paid. Free pickup. Call Bob anytime (905)431-0407. $$$$$ JOHNNY JUNKER WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE. Has the best cash deal for your good scrap cars and trucks. Speedy service. (905)655-4609 or (416)286-6156. ! A ABLE TO PAY up to $10,000 on scrap cars & trucks running or not. Free Towing 24 hours, 7 days. (905)686-1899 (Picker- ing/Ajax) or (905)665-9279 (Oshawa/Whitby). CASH FOR CARS!We buy used vehicles. Vehicles must be in running condition. Call (905)427-2415 or come to 479 Bayly St. East, Ajax at MURAD AUTO SALES 1997 SAFARI SLE,VAN, 8-passener, certified. 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Tree pruning & removal Ken (416)704-5329 eve.(905)839-1033 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, May 23, 2007, PAGE B7 A/Pwww.durhamregion.com TO ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS OR SERVICE IN THIS SECTION PLEASE CALL AJAX 905-683-0707 Don’t Forget Our Classified Deadlines: Tues. 2:30 p.m. Wed. paper Thurs. 2:30 p.m. for Fri. paper Fri. 2:30 p.m. for Sun. paper McILROY, Nelson William "Bill" (Member of Le- gion Branch # 322, Ajax) It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Bill on Saturday, May 19, 2007 in his 73rd year. Beloved husband of May. Much loved father of Ann (Ron) Bolton and Jim (Karen). Loving grandfather of Ryan, Andrew, Bradly, Janine and Carley. He is survived by his brother Carl and sister Sandra. Bill will be deeply missed by his family and friends. He was a long time member of the Suburbanaires Barber Shop Group and the Oshawa Horseless Carriagemen. There will be a private service followed by crema- tion. A celebration of Bill's Life will be held at a later date. Arrangements entrusted at the McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Old Kingston Road, Pickering Village (Ajax) 905-428-8488. If family and friends so desire, donations to the To- ronto Hospital (The Heart Transplant Research and Education Fund) would be appreciated by the family. A Book of Condolence may be signed at www.mceachnie-funeral.ca PROHL, Loretta Nellie Louise (nee Rutledge) Passed away peacefully on May 12, 2007 at Pick- ering Parkway Retirement Home. Beloved wife of the late Lewis Prohl. Loving mother of Judy, Michael (Cheryl), and Tami (Rob Mackay). Gram- mie will be sadly missed by Glen, Mike, Lisa, Cameron, Caitlyn, Callie, and by her great-grand- children Tyson and Kyle. Nibs is survived by her sister Lena. Lorie will be fondly remembered by her extended family and friends. A celebration of Lo- rie's life will be held at ST. MARTIN'S ANGLICAN CHURCH, (1203 St. Martin's Dr., Pickering) on Thursday, May 17, 2007 at 1 pm with visitation one hour prior. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Mar- tin's Anglican Church would be greatly appreciated by the family. A Book of Condolence may be signed at www.mceachnie-funeral.ca WAYE, Wesley Gordon Passed away after a lengthy illness at Scarborough General Hospital on May 19, 2007 in his 73rd year. Loving husband of Ingrid for 49 years. He will be fondly remembered by his children, Gordon (Beth) and Glen (Deborah). Proud grandpa of Tyler, Amanda, Ryan and Chris- tine. Wesley will be missed by many friends and neighbours. The family will receive friends at the McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Old Kingston Road, Pickering Village (Ajax) 905-428-8488 for the Funeral Service to be held in the Chapel on Thursday, May 24, 2007 at 5:00 p.m. Cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be greatly appreciated. A Book of Condolence may be signed at www.mceachnie-funeral.ca PETLEY Bruce Edward (Member of Toronto Police Services as Officer in Charge of Scarborough Court Locations) Suddenly at home on Sunday, May 20, 2007. Bruce in his 56th year. Beloved husband for 35 years of Paulette (nee Wright). Devoted father of Stephanie and husband Geoff Coy of Uxbridge and Ashley Petley of Pickering. Cherished grandfather of Cameron Petley and Kelsey Coy. Son of the late Roderick and Jean Petley. Brother of Gord Pe tley and wife Pauline of Toronto, Lt. Col. Marilyn Moulton and husband Ray of Toronto, Judy Arnott and late husband Rick of Beamsville, Rod Petley of To ronto, and Terry Petley of Winnipeg. Sisters-in- law Lydia Michelle Chipper and husband Barry Davies of Burlington, Charlene Watson and husband Cal of North York and Frankie Gall and husband John of Calgary. Fondly remembered by Christine, Danalyn, David, Gordie, James, Jarod, Jim, Kim, Patricia, Rebecca, and many other nieces, nephews and friends. Relatives and friends will be gathered at THE SALVATION ARMY - SCARBOROUGH CITADEL,2021 Lawrence Avenue E. (at Warden Avenue), Scarborough (416-759-1721) on Thursday, May 24th, 2007 for a Service of Remembrance at 2:00 p.m. with visitation beginning at 1:00 p.m. Donations in memory of Bruce to the The Salvation Army - Scarborough Citadel may be made through McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King Street East, Oshawa L1H 1B6 (905) 433-5558. $500GradRebate^*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%. 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Athletes find gold, silver, bronze at Rainbow Classic PICKERING — Anyone looking for members of the Pickering Athletic Cen- tre at a recent meet needed only look to the podium. The centre hosted its 13th annual Rainbow Classic Invitational Competi- tion from May 11 to 13, attracting 350 athletes from across Ontario. PA C results included: Level 2 Age 7 Mikaela Hutzol - gold score overall, gold score uneven parallel bars, gold score bal- ance beam, gold score floor, silver score vault; Ve r onica Large - gold score overall, gold score vault, gold score bars, gold score floor, bronze score beam; Danae Fox - gold score overall, silver score vault, gold score bars, silver score beam, gold score floor; Sarita Campbell - silver score overall, silver score vault, gold score bars, bronze score beam, silver score floor. Level 2 Age 8 Dana Brady – silver score overall, silver score vault, gold score bars, bronze score beam, gold score floor; Madelaine Wolff – gold score overall, silver score vault, gold score bars, gold score beam, gold score floor; Tahnee Chung-Lawrence – gold score overall, silver score vault, gold score bars, gold score beam, silver score floor; Christina Sanidas – gold score overall, gold score vault, silver score bars, silver score beam, silver score floor; Lucy Gerlach – silver score overall, gold score vault, silver score bars, silver score beam, silver score floor; Katie Graham – silver score overall, bronze score vault, gold score bars, silver score beam, silver score floor; Mia Chevelleau – silver score overall, silver score vault, gold score bars, bronze score beam, bronze score floor. Level 2 Age 9 Group A Maja Zdravkovic – third overall, first beam, fifth vault, bars, floor. Level 2 Age 9 Group B Joanna Yousif – sixth overall, first vault, fifth floor, seventh beam, eighth bars; Venus Prince-Hanson – third overall, first beam, fourth vault, seventh bars, eighth floor; Fison Mesfin – third overall, third beam, fifth vault, seventh bars and floor. Level 2 Age 10/11 Group A Gabrielle Gerlach – first overall, first vault, second beam, floor, third bars; Sonya Morais – third overall, third bars, beam, floor, fifth vault. Level 2 Age 10/11 Group B Megan Romain – first overall, first vault, bars, third floor, fifth beam; Jennifer Hamlyn – second overall, first bars, second beam, floor, fifth vault; Anita Ouellette – third overall, second vault, third bars, beam, fourth floor; Brittany James – fifth overall, first floor, fourth vault, bars, sixth beam. Level 2 Age 12+ Chloe Kurtin – first overall, first vault, beam, second bars, floor; Alexandra Sanidas – second overall, first bars, second vault, third beam, floor. Level 3 Age 7 Grace Steinhausen – silver score overall, silver score vault, bronze score bars, bronze score beam, gold score floor. Level 3 Age 8 Rhiannon DeVries – gold score overall, silver score vault, gold score bars, gold score beam, silver score floor. Level 3 Age 9 Group A Sarah Dodds – third overall, second beam, third bars, fourth floor, sixth vault; Victoria Sparks – fourth overall, first floor, second vault, fourth bars, ninth beam. Level 3 Age 9 Group B Shemoya Hylton – fifth overall, first vault, sixth beam, seventh floor, ninth bars. Level 3 Age 10 Group A Sarah Harris-Lowe – third overall, second floor, third bars, fifth vault, seventh beam; Samantha DeSousa – fourth overall, first beam, floor, sixth bars, seventh vault. Level 3 Age 10 Group B Casey Kurtin – second overall, first beam, second vault, sixth floor, seventh bars. Level 3 Age 11 Ashley Hart – second overall, first vault, floor, fourth beam, seventh bars. Level 3 Age 12-13 Cassandra Schilling – third overall, first vault, second floor, third beam, fourth bars. Level 4 Age 8 Katie Ewaskiw – gold score overall, silver score vault, silver score bars, gold score beam, gold score floor; Stephanie Armstrong – gold score overall, silver score vault, gold score bars, bronze score beam, gold score floor. Level 4 Age 9 Alexandra Sagat – sixth overall, fourth vault, fifth beam, sixth bars, seventh floor; Jesse Taylor – ninth overall, first floor, fifth vault, seventh beam, 10th bars. Level 4 Age 11 Group A Lindsay Gordon – second overall, first beam, floor, third bars, fourth vault. Level 4 Age 11 Group B Alexandria Aicken-Savage – second over- all, first floor, second vault, third beam, fourth bars; Emma Boire – third overall, first bars, third vault, floor, fourth beam; Presley Tiernan – sixth overall, second floor, third bars, sixth vault, seventh beam. Level 4 Age 12 Ashley Camissa – first overall, first bars, beam, third floor, fourth vault; Rebecca Palen – second overall, second beam floor, third vault, bars; Sarah Dewar – third overall, first floor, third bars, beam, fifth vault; Emma Kikulis – sixth overall, second vault, fourth bars, floor, seventh beam. Level 4 Age 13 Ashley Wells – second overall, first vault, second bars, beam, floor. Level 4 Age 14+ Jessica Hughes – second overall, first vault, third floor, fourth beam, sixth bars; Ashley Wells – 10th overall, second floor, fourth vault, ninth beam, 13th bars. Level 5 Age 8 Anna Taverna – fold score overall, gold score vault, gold score bars, gold score beam, gold score floor; Christina Zara – gold score overall, gold score vault, gold score bars, gold score beam, gold score floor; Sabrina Nasner – gold score overall, gold score vault, gold score bars, gold score beam, gold score floor; Mohoganny Brown – silver score overall, gold score vault, gold score bars, silver score beam, silver score floor. Level 6 Age 9 Kaitlyn Trach – third overall, first floor, second vault, fourth bars, beam; Tiara McCleary – fourth overall, first vault, second floor, third beam, fifth bars. Level 5 Age 10 Adrianna Sanidas – first overall, first vault, second beam, third floor, fifth bars; Rebecca Brown – fourth overall, first vault, floor, sixth vault, eighth beam. Level 5 Age 12 Group A Heather Putos – first overall, second vault, beam, third, floor, fourth bars; Brooke Hing – fourth overall, third beam, fourth vault, bars, sixth floor; Ta ylor McFarlane - fifth overall, third vault, bars, fifth beam, floor. Level 5 Age 12 Group B Nicolette Sabino – fifth overall, third beam, fourth vault, fifth bars, floor. Level 6 Age 10 Katie Towers – second overall, first vault, second beam, third bars, floor. Level 7 Age 12+ Alexandra Clayton – first overall, first floor, second bars, beam, third vault; Alexandra Large – second overall, first bars, second vault, floor, third beam; Emily Towers – fourth overall, first beam, second vault, third floor, fourth bars. Level 7 Age 9-11 Sydney Marcoux – third overall, first vault, third beam, floor, fifth bars; Samantha Smedley – fifth overall, second bars, third vault, fourth beam, floor. Level 6 Age 11 Ve r ena Herrman – first overall, first bars, beam, floor, third vault. Level 6 Age 12-13 Ashley Ritchie – third overall, first vault, second bars, floor, fourth beam; Lindsay Qualtrough – fourth overall, sec- ond vault, floor, third bars, beam. Level 8 All Ages Maya Swami – fifth overall, second vault, fourth floor, fifth bars, beam. OPEN HOUSE SECTION Looking to Buy? The News Advertiser is the best source for fi nding open houses in Ajax and Pickering each weekend. Hosting an Open House? Advertise your open house in our Friday Open House feature. It’s a cost effective way to maximize your time and results. Considering an Open House? TALK to your agent about showcasing your home effectively and make sure it’s featured in our Open House Section. to advertise call 905-683-5110 PA GE B9 ◆ NEWS ADVERTISER ◆ May 23, 2007 A/P Pickering gymnasts shine at meet $24 .99 4!8 1 S P V E4 Q P O T P S Restau rant & Banquet Hall Restau rant & Banquet Hall Just in time for Father’s Day!Just in time for Father’s Day! 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