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Home My WebLink AboutNA2008_03_05 The Pickering Starting on the right skate Pickering team lends helping hands NEWS/10 A student of merit Siobhan Stewart wins Loran award NEWS/2 Get local 24/7 newsdurhamregion.com✦ 52 PAGES ✦ Pressrun 51,400 ✦ Optional delivery $6/Newsstand $1 ✦ WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5, 2008 ALL THE WORLD’S A STAGE IN PICKERING Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo PICKERING — Kendra Vice and Josh Quinlan, members of the Eastdale Collegiate Vocational Institute drama team, rehearse a scene from their play ‘Earwig’ at Dunbarton High School in Pickering last week. The Durham district event is part of the Sears Ontario Drama Festival. For more photos, see page 17. Forty-two-per cent increase By Reka Szekely rszekely@durhamregion.com DURHAM — Ontario Works cases in Dur- ham are at a four-year high, with more than 16,000 people relying on it at the end of 2007. Since October 2004, there’s been a 42 per cent increase in the number of Durham resi- dents on Ontario Works. At the end of De- cember, the Region had 7,330 cases-- a case can mean one person or a family of four or five-- up 10 per cent from December 2006. During that time period, the largest in- crease was in Brock, with a 72 per cent rise in the case load, but that represents an increase of only 50 cases. The case load rose 42 per cent in Pickering, 34 per cent in Clarington and just over 20 per cent in Ajax and Uxbridge. With 4,112, Oshawa still has the largest portion of cases in Durham, but its numbers dropped 1.4 per cent in that time period. Scugog dropped 11 per cent. Ontario Works cases on the rise ✦ See Province’s, Page 4 905-837-5406 512 Kingston Rd., Rosebank Plaza Pickering FULL SERVICE SALON • HAIR FOR MEN & WOMEN • NAILS, MANICURES & PEDICURES • ELECTROLYSIS • WAXING • 45 MINUTE STUDIO FACIALS • LASH & BROW TINTING • MAKE-UP APPLICATION • EAR PIERCING • HAIR EXTENSIONS GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE! One coupon per person. Not valid with any other offer. Offer expires April 30/08. 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That seems to be the general consen- sus about Durham Region’s most recent winner of the prestigious Loran Award, a national scholarship that gives each win- ner $75,000 over the four years of their university career. “I didn’t have an expectation one way or the other about winning, but I knew in my heart that it would be OK either way it goes,” said Ms. Stewart, a Grade 12 student at St. Mary Catholic Secondary School, and one of 30 winners from a pool of 3,500 applicants nationwide. Encouraged by her guidance counsellor to enter the contest, Siobhan became in- terested in the Loran a few years ago and has been mentored by a previous Loran Award winner. “She was a natural selection because she’s an all-around good student and ex- cels in the areas of leadership, character and commitment to success in the com- munity,” said Bill Thomas, head of guid- ance at St. Mary. “Siobhan is very goal- oriented. In Grade 9, she knew what some of her goals would be in Grade 12.” Siobhan, whose current average is 87 per cent, is a student trustee at the Dur- ham Catholic District School Board, was co-captain of the school debating team, does fundraising for the March of Dimes, was a student council senator, and helped organize Student Vote at her school. She also started a mentors’ group where se- nior students mentor junior students, is part of a harmony group that promotes di- versity, volunteers at a childcare centre as a Santa’s helper, and with autistic adults at Busy Bee Laundry in Whitby. “I’d like to become a doctor or perhaps go into psychology,” Siobhan said. “I’d really like to go to McMaster for life sci- ences.” She’s applied to McGill also, and has already had offers from the University of Ottawa and Western. Siobhan is not the first student from St. Mary to be selected or to win the presti- gious prize. In 2005, Jamie Thomas-Pavanal of St. Mary won a Loran Award. Founded in 1989 as the Canadian Merit Scholarship Foundation, the CMSF is the largest and most prosperous indepen- dent scholarship-granting organization in Canada. Winners must attend one of 25 Canadian universities to be eligible. The name Loran is derived from a mili- tary term meaning long-range aid in navi- gation, said Jesse Helmer, external rela- tions manager for the CMSF. “We saw an analogy to the kind of stu- dents who win our awards,” he said. The awards were started by a York University professor who was running a scholarship selection committee in Cha- pel Hill, N.C. He recognized there are a lot of talented Canadian students and want- ed them to win scholarships. Although there were only four awards to begin with, the Weston Foundation started pouring money into the competition in 1989 and now there are 30 scholarships awarded annually. Each award is distributed for tuition and living expenses over the four years of a student’s university career, and for summer mentorship programs. There are also 42 smaller awards of $3,000 given to runner-ups, Mr. Helmer said. Siobhan can get the job done AJ Groen/ News Advertiser photo Siobhan Stewart, a student at St. Mary Catholic Secondary High School, was awarded a scholar- ship from the Canadian Merit Scholarship Foundation. The $75,000 scholarship is called the Loran Award. More health care money for GTA Ajax wants Province to move on model By Keith Gilligan kgilligan@durhamregion.com AJAX — Peter robbing Paul isn’t the solu- tion to health care funding in the GTA/905 area. Tariq Asmi, the executive director of the GTA/905 Healthcare Alliance, said the pro- vincial government needs to move to a Health-Based Allocation Model (HBAM), a method of health-care funding announced in September of 2007. Speaking to Ajax council on Monday, Mr. Asmi said implementing the model would go a long way to ensuring more money is spent on health care in the GTA and 905 areas. The model is based on population needs, so more people living in the GTA and 905 areas would translate into extra money. Mr. Asmi said there’s “a close to $1 billion gap” in health care and social services fund- ing in the GTA/905. The Central East Local Health Integration Network, which includes Durham Region, would receive millions more in funding, he said, adding the Central East LHIN has a $300-million gap. “We will get $100 million for growth funding for fast-growing communities,” he stated. “We have to make sure health-based funding is quickly implemented.” Mr. Asmi said the alliance’s plan isn’t “about robbing Peter to pay Paul,” noting the 905 “growth outpaces the rest of the province. “We’re growing by more than 100,000 each year. It’s like bringing the city of Kings- ton to our population each year. 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Uldis Siksna, manager of mainte- nance operations for the Region, said his best estimate is that winter main- tenance has cost the Region close to $6 million in 2008, after last week- end’s snowfall. The figure is an estimate because some of the mu- nicipali- ties that plow re- gional roads haven’t yet sub- mitted invoices. “We are very close to having used up all of our proposed 2008 winter maintenance budget,” he said. The Region’s budget, set to be ap- proved by council today, includes $6.4 mil- lion for winter mainte- nance, about $400,000 more than in 2007. However. Mr. Siksna points out that the amount is intended to cover all of 2008 through the end of next Decem- ber. Winter takes toll on local roads Potholes caused by freeze-thaw cycles By Reka Szekely rszekely@durhamregion.com DURHAM — Durham residents should brace themselves for a bumpy ride as fluctuating weather is dotting roads with potholes. Will MacKenzie, a spokesman for the Ministry of Transportation, re- sponsible for provincial roads includ- ing Hwy. 401, said this year winter wear has been worse than it has been in the last few years. “We’ve had a lot of freeze-thaw cycles this year and that exacerbates it,” he said. Potholes occur when water seeps into cracks in asphalt. When it freez- es, the ice expands, pushing dirt and gravel out. When the ice melts, it leaves behind holes underneath the asphalt, which eventually buckles, creating potholes. Since the freeze-thaw cycle has oc- curred several times this year, it has created more holes. “We’ve got crews out working as much as they can, but there’s a lot of potholes and you get to them as soon as you can,” said Mr. MacKenzie. When it comes to Regional roads, the problem is at least as bad as it has been in previous years, said Uldis Siksna, manager of maintenance op- erations for the Region of Durham. “I really haven’t had that many complaints. Although we know the problem exists and we’re out there trying to fix them,” he said. However, that fix is only temporary since a cold mix is used to fill in the holes. “It’s good for a while, but it doesn’t bond as well. It’s a temporary fix because it crumbles easily,” said Mr. Siksna. It has to be replaced with hot mix once the weather warms. Slowing the process down locally is the fact that the same people who do the winter maintenance also repair the potholes. Those staff are restrict- ed in the number of hours they can work per week. “With a lot of the folks houred out, it restricts the number of staff available for pothole repair,” said Mr. Siksna, adding that the weather has to cooperate as well. As for Mr. MacKenzie, his advice for motorists is simple. “Slow down.” Walter Passarella/ News Advertiser photo Brian Lovering and a Durham Region works crew were out filling potholes on Ritson Road in Oshawa recently. The holes are mainly caused by fluctuating temperatures. ‘We are very close to having used all of our proposed 2008 winter maintenance budget.’ -- ULDIS SIKSNA Get your local news and sports faster at RSS UPDATESRSS UPDATES newsdurhamregion.com “One of the things that is at work here is Dur- ham’s trends are running counter to the provincial trends,” said Paul Cloutier, director of income support for Durham Region. “Our case loads are rising, the province’s case load is dropping.” The likely culprit is changes in the manufactur- ing industry, especially the auto industry. “The radical change that sector is undergoing is directly impacting the Ontario Works case load.” Although laid-off GM workers don’t generally end up on Ontario Works because of benefits or Employment Insurance, those job losses create a ripple effect. Mr. Cloutier said that for every layoff at General Motors, another 7.5 jobs in the community are lost as well. That includes job losses at feeder plants that supply GM and in the commercial and service sectors when people tighten their belts and spend less. As well, Mr. Cloutier said that in Ontario, only 30 per cent of people who lose their jobs are eli- gible for Employment Insurance. “Which means if they have financial difficulties, they would come to us instead of Employment Insurance,” he said. Oshawa Councillor April Cullen, chairwoman of the Region’s health and social services commit- tee, agrees. “They’re coming from part-time jobs and they don’t qualify for the EI benefits, or they don’t have enough hours or they’re seasonal, so they’re going to the income of last resort, which is social assistance.” Under Ontario Works, the maximum benefit for a single person is $560 per month. For a fam- ily of four with two children under 12, it’s $1,266. Property taxes fund 20 per cent of Ontario Works benefits. “Our clients spend at least 70 per cent or more of their monthly allowance on rent,” Mr. Cloutier said. Paul Dobbs, manager of community education and technology for the John Howard Society of Durham, said his organization’s Oshawa employ- ment resource centre saw 15,000 visits in 2007 from job seekers. Of those, 1,800 were first-time visits. “We’re serving more people overall through the resource centre side of things; it’s going up month after month,” he said. The January unemployment rate in the Oshawa census metropolitan area, which includes Whitby and Clarington, sits at 5.6 per cent, lower than January 2007’s 6.4 per cent. The current rate is still lower than the 6.3 provincial average. However, Coun. Cullen is worried about the quality of the jobs being created in the Region. “The new jobs created, many of them are what’s referred to as the McJob,” she said, adding that she wants well-paying jobs with benefits replacing those that have been lost. In its budget for 2008, the Region anticipates another eight per cent increase in Ontario Works case loads. “If you look at year to year, we’re more up more than that. Hopefully it will be in the eight per cent range, no more,” Mr. Cloutier said. THE SECURITY I WANT “With the built-in safety features and helpful staff, I’ve never felt more at ease.” 1645 Pickering Parkway, Pickering, ON Call 905-426-6603www.chartwellreit.ca parkway Retirement Residence MEDICATION SAFETY SEMINAR Thursday,March 20th • 2:00pm – 3:30pm Attend all three Winter Seminar Series for a chance to win a Grand Prize! Enjoy refreshments and door prizes. ATTEND OUR OPEN HOUSE Saturday,March 15th • 10am – 4pm Join us for a tour, refreshments served. Province’s caseloads are dropping ✦ Province’s from page 1 Ontario Works cases in Durham Region December 2007 Ontario Works case loads by municipality. Each case can represent one per- son or an entire family. The change from Decem- ber 2006 is also listed. Ajax Cases: 821 Change: +20.7 per cent Brock Cases: 139 Change: +71.9 per cent Clarington Cases: 586 Change: +33.9 per cent Oshawa Cases: 4,112 Change: -1.4 per cent Pickering Cases: 689 Change: +42.1 per cent Scugog Cases: 103 Change: -10.8 per cent Uxbridge Cases: 81 Change: +20.3 per cent Whitby Cases: 799 Change: +14 per cent Region-wide Cases: 7,330 Persons: 16,222 Change: +10.3 per cent Get Local 24/7 mobile.newsdurhamregion.com durhamregion.comP PAGE 4 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, March 5, 2008 PICKERING — Local community leaders are taking it all off as part of an annual fundraiser for the Canadian Cancer Society. Police, firefighters, politicians, and any other member of the community who wants to help out are shaving their heads and taking part in a mini triath- lon. “This is an event that’s unique to the Durham region; it consists of a swim, a stationary bike ride, and a run on a treadmill,” says Jody Morris, a City of Pickering co-ordinator with the mar- keting and revenue, culture and recre- ation division. The annual event, called the Try-a- Tri and Head Shave, serves as a major fundraiser for the Durham Region branch of the Canadian Cancer Soci- ety. Last year’s event raised close to $15,000. This year Mark Holland, MP for Ajax-Pickering, is taking part. The Try-a-Tri and Head Shave started out as just a head shave from the chari- table police group Cops for Cancer. For the last four years the City of Pickering has been involved in the event. The City added the mini triathlon to raise awareness that regular physical activity can help prevent cancer. 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Celebrate with other women from Durham Re- gion in an evening of camaraderie and pampering. There will be comforting food, songs and drumming by First Nations women, personal massages, a make-up artist, hair styling, an astrol- ogy reader and much more. There’s also face painting for kids. Sponsors of the event are the Wom- en’s Multicultural Resource and Coun- selling Centre of Durham, the Dur- ham Rape Crisis Centre, Luke’s Place, YWCA Durham- Y’s WISH Shelter and Herizon House. The event is at St. Ne- dela, the Macedonian church at 485 Bayly St. in Ajax (near Westney Road). The celebration is from 6 to 8:30 p.m. and is free of charge. Donations are always welcome. For more information contact the WMRCC of Durham at 905-427-7849. International Women’s Day celebration University receives $2 million Funding to pay for new classrooms and library floor By Josie Newman jnewman@durhamregion.com DURHAM — Completion of the University of Ontario Institute of Tech- nology’s fourth floor library for gradu- ate students, 10 new classrooms, and one central office for student support services will be financed by a $2-mil- lion cash infusion from the Ministry of Training, Colleges, and Universities. The recent announcement is part of the ministry’s year-end allocation of funds for priority projects, said UOIT president Ron Bordessa. “The fourth floor is just a shell right now; it’s con- crete walls. We desperately need a study space for our graduate stu- dents who are growing in num- bers all the time,” he said. “We need to en- sure the quality of our campus is as good as it can be.” It hasn’t been announced yet where the 10 new classrooms will be located, but Mr. Bordessa says the UOIT has already outstripped its physical ca- pacity. A one-stop shop for student support services, such as the registrar’s office, student awards, the laptop program, student aid grants, scholarships and bursaries, is being built in the original Durham College building. The university recently received an- other $1.35 million for campus safety and security and academic infrastruc- ture. Financing for both projects is part of $1.4 billion allocated by the pro- vincial government for strategic infra- structure in Ontario. 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Publications Mail Sales Agreement Number 40052657 & Editorials Opinions Tim Whittaker - Publisher Joanne Burghardt - Editor-in-Chief Mike Johnston - Managing Editor Duncan Fletcher - Director of Advertising Andrea McFater - Retail Advertising Manager Eddie Kolodziejcak - Classified Advertising Manager Abe Fakhourie - Distribution Manager Lillian Hook - Office Manager Janice O’Neil, Cheryl Haines - Composing Managers News/Sales (905) 683-5110 Classifieds (905) 683-0707 Distribution (905) 683-5117 Fax (905) 683-7363 Canada’s Afghanistan mission crucial To the editor: Re: Feb. 6 letter, ‘Miracle needed to make Afghanistan mission work’. To live in a country where it can be decided if we should go to war or not is to be more than lucky. Where I come from, when there was war people had to fight. You may say ‘It’s not our war!’. The Second World War was not a Canadian war but Canada helped to defend democracy and FREEDOM and the world remembers. Afghanistan is a small country but the CAUSE which is being fought for is immensely important. The outcome is going to be of tremendous importance to the whole world. People who hesitate to send troops did not live under a dictatorship or under total- itarianism and do not know what it is like. I did and would not wish it on anybody. When I came to Canada after the Second World War and described life under com- munism, people told me that it was not possible to live like that. Canada, one of the world’s most compas- sionate countries, hesitates to help where it counts. It’s devastating to see people go to war alive and healthy and being brought back crippled or in a coffin. My heart bleeds to think about it and for those who live without ever knowing what it is like to live in a democratic, free country. People who choose to serve the country do it of their own free will like choosing any other work. Should democracy not be won in Afghanistan, its refugees will end up in Canada, but that would be a handful of the lucky ones. What about the rest? And what will history say about that? Afghanistan needs help from the West, not a miracle. Olga N. O’Mara-Raven Ajax Airport lands best suited for agriculture To the editor: Re: Feb. 15 letter, ‘Lands Best Suited for Airport’. The lands are actually proven to be best- suited to feed the growing populace of the Greater Toronto Area. The Pickering site was not selected to provide job stability or revenue flow to Durham. Studies conducted in 1961 and 1970 concluded that Malton’s expansion was not only feasible but the cheapest and smartest way to go. In fact, Pickering was not even on the original short list of airport sites. With the rising cost and diminishing sup- ply of fuel, air travel (as we have come to know it) will have to change or curtail. Air- port traffic is well under capacities, Ham- ilton is actively seeking additional flights and, with the recent exorbitantly expensive Pearson expansion, an airport here makes no economic sense. Construction of an airport will not provide much in the way of local jobs, it will be done by a visiting workforce of companies that build airports. Our increasing population cannot possibly endure without being fed. You want an airport, move west nearer Pearson or to Hamilton. Prime farmland this close to a growing metropolis is a gift. Let’s not waste it by paving it over. John Frechette Pickering Think it out first before getting a pet To the editor: Re: ‘Animals in north Pickering need land’, Feb. 20 News Advertiser. I was very moved by Kristen Calis’s article on Joyce Smith and the Second Chance Wildlife Sanctuary. In a world where violence and cruelty are abundant, it’s nice to know that there are people out there who selflessly devote their lives to animals who have been cast aside, mistreated or injured. As Ms. Smith dem- onstrates, one person’s kindness can make a huge change in the life of those animals rejected by others. This should be an important lesson for many – getting a family pet ought to be a well-researched and thought-out process. It should be a serious commitment, not a momentary lapse in judgment that makes you forget that someone in the family is allergic to the said pet. Sudden allergies and diminished cuteness of the animal are often the reasons why pets are cast aside and left to fend for themselves. So next time your child wants a pet, suggest volun- teering at the sanctuary and learning about caring for animals before running off to the pet store and getting a cute bunny or a kit- ten. Kasia Chojecki Ajax e-mail letters to mjohnston@durhamregion.com / max. 200 words / please include your full first and last name, place of residence & daytime phone number / letters that do not appear in print may be published @ newsdurhamregion.com Our readers think... PAGE 6 ◆ NEWS ADVERTISER ◆ March 5, 2008P Nobody wins in war of words I n the great political blame game of analyzing what’s gone wrong with manufacturing in Ontario, Federal Finance Minister Jim Flaherty and Pre- mier Dalton McGuinty have engaged in a war of words. The premier has accused his federal cousin of ignoring massive job losses in Ontario, while the finance minister has blamed the premier for not cutting corporate taxes enough to encourage business to invest and stick it out. So who is right? Always a tax cutter, Mr. Flaherty has more time for finance ministers in Brit- ish Columbia and Alberta, who have made deep cuts to corporate taxes in the last few years. His advice for Ontar- io Finance Minister Dwight Duncan is to slash business taxes to make Ontario more competitive, both in Canada and around the world. But Mr. McGuinty doesn’t care for the strong language from Mr. Flaherty who was recently quoted in a speech as saying, “If you’re going to make a new business investment in Canada, and you’re concerned about taxes, the last place you will go is the province of Ontario.” An outraged Premier McGuinty wrote to Prime Minister Stephen Harper, calling Mr. Flaherty’s remarks about Ontario “a betrayal.” But the finance minister, who is the MP for Whitby-Oshawa and has a deep political and personal stake in Ontar- io’s future success, may have a point. Toronto Dominion Bank chief econo- mist Don Drummond says Ontario’s business tax rates “stick out like a sore thumb,” and said if trends hold, Ontar- io’s overall tax rate on new businesses will be 30.17 per cent by 2012, versus a rate of just 18.8 per cent for Quebec. The Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce has expressed concern about a lack of a strategic automo- tive policy on the part of the federal government. And union leaders have complained about the lack of fair trade between Korea and Canada that sees more than 100,000 vehicles come to these shores while less than 1,000 are exported to Korea. So something has to give. Perhaps Mr. Flaherty can target more incentives and trade help for suffering manufacturers if Mr. McGuinty slices corporate tax rates. Such a compromise would be a win-win. This Week In the war of words over Ontario’s economy and corporate tax rates, whom do you sup- port: Federal Finance Minister Jim Flaherty or Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty? Jim Flaherty Dalton McGuinty Last Week Should there be a federal election as a result of Tuesday’s federal budget? 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THE NEWS ADVERTISER, March 5, 2008 PAGE 9 Pdurhamregion.com By Al Rivett arivett@durhamregion.com PICKERING — It’s a case of kids helping kids; older more experienced hockey players helping younger ones start their hockey careers on the right skate. That’s what brought the Pickering Panthers minor ban- tam ‘AA’ rep hockey players out to Don Beer Arena on a cold Monday evening to help Pickering Hockey Association atom house league players improve their skills. En- gaging in a spirited practice pre- sided over by bantam head coach Rob Wells, the atoms were eager to perform the drills alongside the bantam players. It’s a win-win situation for all involved in the upstart mentoring program, which has the minor bantam players participating on ice with 150 nine- and 10-year- old players to help develop them as safer players in conjunction with the Hockey Canada Devel- opment program and Canadian Spinal Research Organization, ‘Play It Cool’ program. In addition, the bantams helped raise more than $2,000 for the Ca- nadian Spinal Research – Shoot For a Cure Program. Pickering minor bantam for- ward Robert Bianchi says he’s having a blast helping younger players. “Doing the drills with the kids is fun -- seeing them having fun,” says Bianchi, 13. “They’re in house league, so they don’t know very much (about hockey). We give them a chance to develop faster,” adds Lucas Stork, a bantam defence- man. “I just like that I can help them improve. They listen to me when I give them pointers.” Atom player Nicholas Wilson- Martin is impressed with having the bantams on the ice. “It’s good. They teach us how to skate around, play defence and shoot -- almost everything,” says Nicholas. The mentoring sessions -- among many goodwill gestures by the bantam players this season -- is all aimed at giving back to the Pickering community, which is helping them in their fund- raising campaign for their 25th anniversary European tour in De- cember. Community spirit, it seems, is as important as playing winning hockey to the Pickering bantams. It’s a quality recognized and hon- oured with a Future Team Canada Award, announced recently by Hockey Canada. One of only 13 minor hockey teams to earn it, the Pickering bantams received $1,999 in cash, as well as Team Canada jerseys, sticks and hockey bags donated by the Canadian Hockey Founda- tion and Hockey Canada through The Wayne Gretzky Foundation. According to coach Wells, all 17 young men on his squad are exceptional in their belief in com- munity service. “I’ve been coaching for 12 years and they’re the best group of kids I’ve ever coached. They really do Lending a helping hand on the ice and in the community The Pickering Minor bantam ‘AA’ team was the recipient of an award by the Canadian Hockey Foundation for its mentoring program to select houseleague level players. Blair Williams is all smiles as part of the team take a water break during practice. The team was also honoured for its strong involvement in the community. Pickering minor bantam reps win award from Hockey Canada durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 10 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, March 5, 2008 get it. It’s not just about them. It’s rare in a 13-year-old to have that attitude, that sensibility.” Stork, who wrote the essay outlining the team’s commu- nity endeavours, was surprised it wound up being a winning entry. “I was really shocked; it was a huge surprise because it was all over Canada,” says Stork, 14, a Grade 8 student at Holy Re- deemer Catholic School. “To win out of all those teams was a huge accomplishment.” The team’s community service extends well beyond the well-re- ceived mentoring program. The players raised funds to do- nate several DVD players and movies to the Hospital for Sick Children for use in patient rooms after two of their teammates, Bi- anchi and Michael Spataro, were hospitalized there. In the case of Bianchi, the hospital staff’s care and con- cern perhaps saved his life after a freak accident during practice last November resulted in a per- forated intestine. “He was there for six weeks and he could have died,” says Wells of Bianchi, who’s since made a full recovery. “It makes you realize there are more im- portant things than hockey. It hits home.” Bianchi, who’s only recently resumed skating, is grateful to the hospital and his teammates for their support. “It was really good. The hos- pital did a lot of things for me and it was good to see our team giving back,” says the Grade 8 student at St. Monica Catholic School. Spataro, a forward who won’t begin skating until March after having a benign tumour removed from his leg, says his teammates’ concern was much appreciated. “It’s a great hospital. To have my team donate and add on to it is awesome,” says the Grade 8 student at Highbush Public School, who spent four days at the Toronto hospital. And, with Bianchi’s release from hospital in doubt before the Christmas holidays, the play- ers decided, in lieu of giving gifts among themselves, to donate money to the Salvation Army for a needy local family. The players also volunteered their time to stage the first On- tario Hockey League exhibition game in Pickering last Septem- ber in support of the Durham Dragons, a developmentally challenged hockey league. To- gether with the association, a donation of $5,000 was present- ed that evening. For Bianchi, the team’s interest in community service has defi- nitely helped them bond togeth- er as teammates and friends. “It kind of makes you feel good to be part of the team because we’re doing so much good for the community.” Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photos, graphic design by Craig Waterfiled Nicholas Wilson-Martin grabs some water during practice. Nicholas, along with other houseleague level players, were on the ice with the Pickering Minor Bantam AA team who won an award for their mentoring program. Defenceman Lucas Stork wrote the essay which outlined his team’s community involvement. Here’s the essay. ‘We are the 25th Anniversary European Travel Team and will travel in our Bantam year as am- bassadors for our association and Canada. Through fundraising, we are learning to give back to our com- munity. We have volunteered at an OHL night to raise funds for a de- velopmentally challenged hockey league. Sponsored a needy family at Christmas. Donating DVD play- ers to Sick Kids Hospital. Together with “Shoot for a Cure - Play It Cool Program” we’ve helped raise awareness of spinal- cord injuries in hockey. We re- cently raised over $2000 for them. Our team is the first in On- tario to start a Player Mentoring Program working with our Atom houseleague and Play It Cool to develop them as safer players. We all donate our time. Our team attitude is to be posi- tive; encouraging teammates to do their best and help each other. Two of our teammates are out for the season due to injuries, we have visited them at the hospital, and hope they get better soon. We have been taught to play for the name on the front of our sweaters. It is a privilege to play on this team as we are fortunate to have the support of our family, coaches and our association. Every player on this team puts forth dedication and commitment. We respect each other, the opposition, but most of all, we play the game we love, to have fun! I think that our team can be the next Team Canada.’ Regards, Lucas LEFT: Robert Bianchi borrows a Durham Region Media Group camera for some on ice thrills. Coach Rob Wells poses for an impromptu group shot with his Pickering Minor bantam ‘AA’ team players as well as some of the house league players that they mentor. The team was selected by the Canadian Hockey Foundation for an award for the work it does with house league players. RIGHT: Patrick Morgan from the Pickering Minor bantam ‘AA’ team chats with a houseleague player as a part of their on-ice men- toring program. “I’ve been coaching for 12 years and they’re the best group of kids I’ve ever coached. They really do get it. It’s not just about them. It’s rare in a 13-year-old to have that attitude, that sensibility.” Pickering Panthers bantam head coach Rob Wells Winning essay tells of team’s community commitment newsdurhamregion.com Watch a video on the team at newsdurhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, March 5, 2008 PAGE 11 A/Pdurhamregion.com DNA link not enough to convict: judge By Jeff Mitchell jmitchell@durhamregion.com DURHAM — DNA evi- dence wasn’t enough to convince a Superior Court judge of a man’s involve- ment in a violent home in- vasion robbery. Citing unreliable witness accounts, Justice Myrna Lack on Wednesday acquit- ted Christopher Dellapia of 11 charges relating to the robbery, calling the case against the Maple man “wholly circumstantial.” A relieved-looking Mr. Dellapia exhaled and thanked the judge follow- ing the ruling, which came after two days of evidence and submissions by law- yers in Whitby this week. Behind him in the body of the court his wife wiped away tears. In her ruling Justice Lack noted that the Crown’s strongest evidence -- a balaclava found in the driveway of the Brook- lin property was found to have Mr. Dellapia’s DNA on it -- did not outweigh the doubts that arose from conflicting and shifting testimony provided by the victims, a 41-year-old man and his elderly father, who were awakened and terrorized by two masked men who burst into their residential trailer on Win- chester Road in the early morning hours of Nov. 11, 2005. “All of the evidence must be weighed cumulatively . . . to determine if guilt has been proved,” Justice Lack said. The judge noted that the balaclava, retrieved from the property hours after the crime and tested at the Centre of Forensic Scienc- es, had at some point been worn by Mr. Dellapia and that the intruders had worn masks during the crime. “It is highly unlikely . . . anyone other than (Mr. Dellapia) would have worn this garment,” Justice Lack said. “It does seem unlikely a balaclava found in this driveway on the night in question would be a sim- ple coincidence and not connected to the crime in question,” she added. But problems with evi- dence tendered by the two victims were too sig- nificant not to cause rea- sonable doubt about Mr. Dellapia’s guilt, the judge said: The younger witness gave differing accounts of the incident and lied on the witness stand about his own brushes with the law, while his father described the suspect who held him in his room at gunpoint as tall and skinny, a descrip- tion that does not match Mr. Dellapia. “The accused cannot be de- scribed as six feet tall and he cannot be described as thin,” Justice Lack said. “That evidence in itself is exculpatory.” No one else was charged in connection with the crime, which left one victim bruised and bleeding and the family dog dead, appar- ently shot with a crossbow. Nothing was stolen during the incident. Remember, all inserts, including those on glossy paper, can be recycled with the rest of your newspaper through your blue box Recycling program. 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The sweep occurred from Tuesday through Fri- day last week in response to complaints from resi- dents and businesses in the neighbourhoods off Simcoe Street, south of Gibb. Sgt. Keegan said the problem with prostitution in the area has remained “pretty constant” in the last year. “We’re not really see- ing a lot of new faces,” he said. At the same time, a new approach by the Durham Drug Court where people can get help for drug ad- dictions will help deal with some of the root problems that lead women into pros- titution, he said. By Melissa Mancini mmancini@durhamregion.com DURHAM — New training through a com- puterized program will make police officers better equipped to deal with situations that involve people with mental illnesses. Between 2004-2005, officers had to take the lives of two people with mental illnesses, Durham Regional Police Inspector Bruce Townley said. “It’s something we aren’t proud of,” he said. “We felt we needed to get other people involved.” In 2005, Insp. Townley received direction to improve the ability of police to respond to such calls. Officers didn’t know what to do when they were dealing with a person who was acting irrationally, even though they were usually of no harm to anyone but themselves, he said. Often the person in question would go into the court system, which is already jammed. So Insp. Townley contacted Wendy Stan- yon, a nursing professor at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology who special- izes in mental health nursing. Along with Whitby Mental Health, the organizations formed a partnership that is changing the way officers on the front lines deal with situ- ations where they suspect a person involved may have a mental illness. As one part of the partnership, 20 offi- cers took part in training at Whitby Mental Health Centre in fall 2007. They responded well to it, said Marjory Whitehouse, clinical manager of Whitby Mental Health Centre’s forensic rehabilita- tion unit. The training is useful and impor- tant because one in five Canadians have a mental illness, she said. Officers call her to find out what resources are available when they encounter a police call involving a person with a mental illness, Ms. Whitehouse said. The partnership is developing computer- based simulations of incidents involving people with mental illness. In the simula- tions officers choose what they would do in a certain situation and learn what the best responses to realistic conditions during a police response would be. The computer project is attracting atten- tion nationally. The trio has been asked to speak at a con- ference in May and the simulations project has received two large grants. The Inukshuk Wireless Learning Plan provided $69,522 for the project. The Canadian Council on Learning Re- search received 54 applications for a grant last year and only four, including this one, received funding. Ms. Stanyon said she believes the recog- nition is occurring because the project is unique. “The partnership has a wide range of ap- plicability, it’s interesting that institutions with their own agenda and focus have been able to come together,” she said. Officers are working with the innovation centre at the UOIT to work out realistic scenarios that police experience involving people with mental illnesses. Constables Deb Sabo and Holly Chapman are two of the officers working on the scripts for the simulations and were also involved in the autumn training. “I am more aware of the resources in the community available to deal with mentally ill people,” Const. Chapman said. “I am bet- ter equipped to recognize whether someone should go to the hospital.” “We all really want the same goal,” said Const. Sabo, who also said the training is helpful to police because it cuts down the time to deal with certain situations and gets the person the resources they need. 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I am better equipped to recognize whether someone should go to the hospital’. -- CONSTABLE HOLLY CHAPMAN But chairman says it’s a Regional decision By Kristen Calis kcalis@durhamregion.com PICKERING — With Pickering backing Clarington’s stance that it’s an “unwilling host” to Durham and York’s proposed incin- erator, the bulk of Durham’s population does not support it, says a Clarington councillor. “You have the representatives of the ma- jority of residents saying they have concerns,” said Clarington local Councillor Adrian Fos- ter. “At what point does the Region need to step back and recognize that this has to be dealt with? “Beyond ignoring Clarington, are they prepared to ignore the majority of Durham?” he said. Durham Region council endorsed a Clar- ington site for the proposed incinerator in January. Shortly after, Clarington’s four local councillors out-voted its three regional rep- resentatives to state its unwillingness, after concerns were raised that Clarington’s voice was not being heard at the Region. At a re- cent Pickering council meeting, Ward 2 City Councillor Doug Dickerson brought forward a motion to endorse Clarington’s position. All three City councillors and Ward 1 Re- gional Councillor Bonnie Littley supported Clarington’s position, while Ward 3 Regional Councillor Rick Johnson and Mayor Dave Ryan did not. Ward 2 Regional Councillor Bill McLean wasn’t present to vote. Coun. Dickerson was pleased Pickering council supported Clarington. “It will help the municipality through the environmental assessment process, which has to take into account any and all opposi- tions or comments, and that the City has in- dicated its support through the wishes of the Clarington residents as expressed through their council,” he said. But, Regional Chairman Roger Anderson, who expressed surprise at Pickering’s posi- tion, said none of the motions affect the process the two regions have undertaken. “The fact is, it’s a Regional decision.” Pickering’s stance brings the number of Durham municipalities that have passed motions stating concerns about the incin- erator to four. In October, Ajax passed a motion saying it could not support an en- ergy-from-waste facility in Clarington due to a number of unanswered questions on the matter. Oshawa then passed a motion indicating it had concerns about potential health risks, and also asked the regions of Durham and York not to force an incinerator on any unwilling host. The fate of the incin- erator is ultimately up to the Ministry of the Environment. With files from Jennifer Stone HEART TROUBLE? BE SAFE! ACT NOW! Rouge Valley Health System surrounds you with the very best in cardiac care. 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Wednesday, May 7 10:00 am – 8:00 pm Thursday, May 8 10:00 am – 3:00 pm SPONSORED BY: WHITBY HEARING CENTRE durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 14 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, March 5, 2008 Pickering supports Clarington’s incinerator stance By Reka Szekely rszekely@durhamregion.com DURHAM — Durham Tourism launched its 2008 season in style on Thursday with a gala that included a visit from Ontario Min- ister of Tourism Peter Fonseca. The Minister joined local business own- ers, politicians and Region staff for a recep- tion at the Whitby Centennial Building. The event, aimed at stakeholders in the industry, included local companies offering up some of their best food and drink. As part of its increased online marketing campaign, Durham Tourism unveiled a new e-newsletter and blog. “Durham Tourism is doing everything right,” said Mr. Fonseca. “It’s about making sure they have the strategic partnerships with the community. It’s about using new media ... to get the message out about all the great things there are to do or see or taste in the Region.” The Minister pointed out that tourism is a huge economic driver in Ontario, adding $21 billion to the GDP annually. In Durham, research shows that 71 per cent per cent of the tourists in the Region are locals and people visiting friends and family, said tourism manager Kerri King. Ms. King highlighted some of the Region’s winter activities, such as ice fishing on Lake Simcoe and the recent Cannington Dog Sled Races and Winter Carnival. She told business owners her department wants to work with them to promote their events and attractions, whether through the durhamtourism.ca website, through a regu- lar column in the newspaper or through the new blog online at durhamregion.com. “You often hear the expression, if you build it, they will come. I don’t think that’s true,” said Ms. King. “I think it’s if you build it and promote it, they’ll come.” Irwin Smith, owner of the Ocala Winery near Port Perry, said events like the gala are helpful to his business. “You get a lot of people in the tourism industry that take a look at you,” he said. The winery hosts free tours and tastings and Mr. Smith said he’s looking to welcome more visitors from Durham. “For a long time most of our tourists were from a lot further away, but we’re seeing a change.” Kathy Wasylenky, owner of the Victorian Manor Bed and Breakfast in Uxbridge, said she tries to encourage her guests to visit other local businesses such as the Tin Mill Restaurant, which offered samples at the gala. She agrees that networking with others is helpful. “It brings people together. You can see chatting going on, I’ve talked to bed and breakfast people from Bowmanville, from Port Perry,” she said. Regional Chairman Roger Anderson said there’s lots of great sites, events and busi- nesses in Durham, all that’s missing is the marketing. He adds that residents don’t have to go far to have a good time. “Durham’s got so much. It’s so diverse, from the south end to the north end. People just don’t realize it.” Let’s Talk Trash! Spring is just around the corner and before you know it, you’ll be outside enjoying the warmth & sunshine. Now would be a great time to get started on cleaning out all that “stuff” that has accumulated in the basement or garage. 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His grandson recently joined them and together the family continues to of- fer the same friendly, quality service as it did back in 1988. Casey says this means a lot to his customers. “They’re really relaxed when they fi nd out it’s a family business,” he says. “They don’t feel like they’re being pres- sured and they feel like they can send their own family or neighbor.” While muffl er and performance exhaust systems are Min- ute Muffl er & Brake’s primary service, the shop also spe- cializes in brake repair, shock absorbers and struts, as well as custom bending. Minute Muffl er & Brake also offers safety certifi cation and the qualifi ed staff can work on all makes and models of cars and trucks. It is the only exhaust and brake shop in the area with a pit large enough to perform work on large vehicles, such as motorhomes, stretch limousines and school buses. Casey prides his family for doing a good job – the fi rst time – and for making his customers feel like they are val- ued. Call (905) 420-1906 to make your next appointment, or visit Minute Muffl er and Brake at 1600 Bayley St., near Al- liance Rd., in Pickering. Minute Muffl er Offers Caring Family Service Police waited for suspects as they entered Bank of Montreal PICKERING — Dozens of charges have been laid against six suspects who police say attempt- ed to defraud a Pickering bank by using false identities. Cops were waiting inside the Bank of Mon- treal branch on Kingston Road Thursday as three suspects entered separately and attempted to obtain mortgages and lines of credit, tendering counterfeit identification and forged supporting documents, Durham police said. One by one, the suspects were busted. Police also nabbed three men observed outside the bank in a 2008 Mercedes Benz SUV who are believed to have supplied accomplices with the phoney documents used in the attempted scam. The sting was the culmination of an ongoing investigation conducted by Durham fraud cops, who worked with Bank of Montreal Corporate Security officers. Two Pickering men -- Jeyakumaran Muneeswarakumar, 28, of Sheppard Avenue, and 27-year-old Samuel Dawson of Storrington Street, are charged along with four Toronto men: Aravindan Sivagnanam, 32; Rajasri Rajanaya- gam, 41; Vernon Ngo, 26, and 52-year-old Kam Tong. More than 40 fraud and counterfeiting charges were laid against the men. Sting leads to arrests in fraudulent mortgage scam THE NEWS ADVERTISER, March 5, 2008 PAGE 17 A/Pdurhamregion.com ENTERTAINMENT ✦ E-mail information to Mike Ruta, mruta@durhamregion.com ✦ Get local 24/7 newsdurhamregion.com Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photos Durham on stage The Durham district portion of the Sears Ontario Drama Festival attracted actors from eight Durham high schools to Dunbarton High School recently. The teams worked through a myriad of details at their technical rehearsals. Clockwise from top, Dunbarton’s Mark McMulkin and Chris Seaney share the stage during the opening dialogue in ‘Grace’. Dunbarton drama director Keith McCallum goes over props with students. Jessica Fildes and Scott Paterson rehearse a scene from ‘Grace’. Jonna Semple and Kendra Vice, members of the Eastdale Collegiate Vocational Institute drama team, rehearse a scene from ‘Earwig’. Semple arranges some boxes for props. SPORTS ✦ E-mail game scores to Al Rivett, arivett@durhamregion.com ✦ Get local 24/7 newsdurhamregion.com durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 18 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, March 5, 2008 [ Basketball ] March Break basketball camp AJAX — The Durham City Bas- ketball Association’s basketball camp is March 10 to 14 at J. Clarke Richard- son Collegiate. The Ajax camp is directed by certified NCCP coaches and volun- teers, focuses on fundamental train- ing, and includes fun competitions and league play. The camp is for boys and girls ages 7 to 14. The camp starts at 9 a.m. and ends at 3 p.m., the cost is $75 and all players receive a T-shirt. Registration is March 5 at Terry Fox PS, 6:30 to 8 p.m., and March 9 at J. Clarke from noon to 2 p.m. Also, the DCBA House League is in its fifth year of providing kids ages 4 to 15 with a structured program. It provides basic fundamentals, free clinics and game play. The eight-week session begins March 30. Registra- tion dates are March 9 at J. Clarke, noon to 2 p.m., and March 17 at Car- ruthers Creek PS, 7 to 9 p.m. For more information, visit www. durhamcitybasketball.ca or call 905- 427-4253. [ Gymnastics ] Athletes bounce to good results PICKERING — Members of the Pickering Athletic Centre turned in solid performances on the trampo- line at the 2nd Ontario Cup. In the provincial ‘C’ synchro- nized category, Kayla Harsch and Aislinn Gallivan finished 13th out of 23 pairs. Gallivan placed 12th and Harsch 17th out of 22 in the provin- cial ‘C’ ages 13-14. In the provincial ‘C’ women ages 11-12, Riana Shaw placed eighth out of 19. The meet was held in Scarbor- ough on Feb. 23 and 24. The athletes are coached by Sarah Nicholson. Sports briefs MARCH 5, 2008 Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo PICKERING — Alex Fortin of the Dunbarton Spartans backhands the puck past outstretched Ajax High School Rams’ goalie Garrett Hudson. The two teams were playing Game 2 of their LOSSA senior boys’ hockey finals at the Don Beer Arena on Monday. Ajax took the game 6-5, but Dunbarton rebounded for a 2-1 victory on Tuesday to take the series. Ajax-Pickering faces Peterborough DURHAM — With the Barrie Colts swept aside, the Ajax-Pickering Raiders midget ‘AAA’ hockey team is off to the OMHA semi-finals. The Raiders face the Peterbor- ough Petes . Game 1 was last night at the Pickering Recreation Complex. Ajax-Pickering swept Barrie 3-0, with all three games decided by one goal. An overtime goal by Blake Boddy gave the Raiders a 2-1 win in the clinching game, played at the Pickering Recreation Complex on Tuesday, Feb. 26. Ajax-Pickering spotted Barrie a one-goal lead, which almost held up. However, Ian Watters knotted up the game with 33 seconds left to play, with assists from Boddy and Jon Simone. Sean Molony was solid when called upon, as the Raiders outshot the Colts 48-11. The second game of the series was held in Innisfil on Sunday, Feb. 24, with the Raiders coming out on top 7-6 in a wild encounter. The Raiders spotted the Colts leads of 4-2 and 6-4 before staging a come- back. Jordan Reed led the scoring with a pair of markers, while singles were netted by Boddy, Michael Lum Walker, Curtis Henderson and Wat- ters. Greg Waller and Mark Ram- kema chipped in two assists each, and singles from Reed, Koree Wait, Brett Holmberg, Aaron Pierce, Stan Smrke and Watters. Jared Cowley and Molony split the goaltending . The Raiders opened the series with a hard-fought 3-2 win in a game played on Saturday, Feb. 23 at the recreation complex. Waller potted a pair, including the game winner with seven minutes left in the third period. Reed had the other goal, to go along with a pair of as- sists. Other helpers came from Mike Purcell, Wait, Brent King and Cade Zulak. Molony again patrolled the pipes. Raider midgets sweep Barrie Colts 3-0 to advance in ‘AAA’ hockey Ajax falls in close ringette final AJAX — It was a battle of num- ber one against number two. Unfortunately for the Ajax squad, the London team they faced in the finals of the Ontario Ringette Association petite jacks in Whitby were the top-ranked outfit in the province. In a close game, London prevailed 5-3. Both teams made the finals after going undefeated in round- robin play. London was ranked first based on having scored 48 goals in its six games, while Ajax tallied 43 times. In it’s round-robin games, Ajax won 8-2 over Gloucester-Cum- berland, 4-1 over Ottawa, 9-3 over Nepean, 8-1 over West Ottawa, 6- 2 over Whitby and 8-1 over West Ferris. Emily Forbes led the Ajax at- tack with 20 points on 12 goals and eights assists. Amy Butler had 16 goals on nine goals and seven assists; Taylor Coulter had nine goals and four assists, for 13 points; Lauren McClenaghan had four goals and six assists for 10 points; Serena Gucciardi had nine points on four goals and five assists; Nakisha Slavin and Chantal Gauthier both had eight points on three goals and five assists; Laura Sumner had two goals and five assists for seven points; Dana Holstead-Young had five points on three goals and two assists; and, Lindsay Wallis had three assists and Mikhaela Slavin had a goal. Dunbarton wins showdown Edges Ajax to claim Durham title DURHAM — It was a game fans dreams about -- number one versus number two. In the battle for ‘AAA/AAAA’ high school hockey supremacy in Durham Region, the second- seeded Dunbarton High School Spartans came out on top, beat- ing the Ajax High School Rams. The LOSSA best-of-three final series ended 2-1 in Dunbarton’s favour following a 2-1 win yes- terday morning at the Don Beer Arena in Pickering. The win was all that much more sweet for the Spartans as they had to come back following a last-second 6-5 loss on Mon- day. Dunbarton opened the series with a 6-0 win last Thursday. The Spartans now prepare for the provincial championships being held in Ottawa from April 2 to 5. Coach Brad Reeson says the players are “on cloud nine. 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Please send resumes to File #329, c/o Oshawa This Week, P.O. Box 481, 865 Fare- well St. Oshawa, ON L1H 7L5 ESTHETICIAN Part-Time/Full- Time.Must be available Satur- days. Drop off resume to Lake Winds Health & Beauty Spa, 56 Perry St., Port Perry or call 905- 985-7727. FULL TIME SALON coordinator with a flair for fashion required for Valentino's. Must be able to work daytime, evening & weekends. Please apply in person to 210 Brock St. Downtown Whitby. HAIRSTYLIST FULL TIME with experience. Joseph's Hairstyling Oshawa Centre. Apply in person or call Joe (905) 723-9251 NIR.VA.NA HAIR STUDIO/SPA is auditioning talented individual's to add to our motivated team; cur- rently hiring Aestheticians, Asso- ciate Hairstylists and p/t Support Staff. Send resume to: Tel: 905- 885-7521, Fax: 905-885-4994, Email: nirvanahairstudiospa@bellnet.ca OPUSGLOW CONCEPT SPA located in Pearson Lanes, Whit- by, requires full & part-time Reg- istered Massage Therapists to join our dynamic team. Email re- sumes: opusglow@bellnet.ca THE FACIAL PLACE requires a massage therapist for Pickering and Estheticians to do manicures, pedicures and waxing in Whitby. Send resume to spa@thefacialplace.com CARPENTER NEEDED.Clean driver's abstract. Own vehicle. Criminal background check re- quired. Minimum 15 years experi- ence. Fax resume to 905-728- 3179. X-Ray Technologist, MRT Part time need for busy Whitby x-ray office Fax resume to: 416-757-4146 CARE TO DONATE SOME OF YOUR TIME? The Denise House needs volunteers for its Board of Directors. The Denise House is a residential shelter and support service for abused women and their children. Our mandate is to provide safe accommodations, supportive counseling, advocacy, resources and referrals to women whose lives have been affected by violence. In the Region of Durham we also reach out into the community through public awareness and education. We are seeking individuals who are interested in contributing their skills and experience to the Board of Directors. We ask that you respond in writing, highlighting your qualifications for this role as well as how your expertise may benefit The Denise House. Our goal is to have a Board of Directors that reflects the diversity of our community, including those who have used our services. Successful candidates will be required to undergo a Criminal Reference Check. Please submit your qualifications on or before March 14, 2008. While we thank all who are interested, only those to be interviewed will be contacted. BOARD OF DIRECTORS THE DENISE HOUSE Oshawa Centre Postal Outlet P.O. BOX 30560 Oshawa, Ontario L1J 8L8 BUSY HEATING & Air Condition- ing Company located in Durham is looking for a hard working flexible Licensed Technician for Installation and Service of related equipment. Must possess appro- priate licenses & reliable trans- portation. Candidate also must be available for on call after hours work. Please Email resume to rodmanheating@hotmail.com or fax 905-683-3814 and include availability. CUSTOM CABINET SHOP re- quires experienced sander/finish- er. Call 905-432-2066, ask for Fernando DIGITAL AND OFFSET printing company requires bindery and finishing operator. Experience is required. Fax resume to: 905- 831-3977. MECHANIC required for busy company in Durham Region to work on a variety of vehicles and equipment. 40 hours/week guar- anteed. 310T license or Heavy Equipment Cert. preferred, but not required if suitable experience can be demonstrated. Diesel and hydraulics experience an asset. Must be able to work indepen- dently and be part of an 'A' team environment. Competitive wages and comprehensive benefits package. Fax resume to 905-686- 8546 BOOKKEEPER with customer service/general office experience required for printing company in Ajax. Email with salary expecta- tions to: hr@flexomaster.ca OFFICE ASSISTANT Psycho- therapy and Wellness centre in Pickering Village. People orient- ed, excellent customer service, experienced with MS Office, Quickbooks. Please send resume to resume@mindfultherapies.com or fax to 905-428-1602. CHRISTIAN ACCOUNTING firm seeking Senior Accountant. Suc- cessful candidate must have 10 years experience on Profile, BV, Quickbooks & Bookkeeping and a willingness to grow with the com- pany and learn other software packages. Only interested appli- cants please apply. Call 905-666- 5071 or email resume to lisa@a-managementsolution.com EXPERIENCED SECRETARY/ RECEPTIONIST For real estate office Part-time for evening and weekends. Real estate experience an asset Fax resume to: 905-428-7680 or achievers@ lakeridge.ca MARKETING/PR CHIROPRAC- TIC Assistant. Marketing/Public Relations & Graphic Arts experi- ence necessary. Creativity, initia- tive & a healthy outlook on life re- quired. Email resumes to diane@welcometowellness.ca PERSONAL ASSISTANT/AD- MINISTRATOR wanted for dy- namic real estate team. Excep- tional computer and communica- tion skills a must! Competitive salary and bonus. Email resumes to: sales@LarryLloyd.com sales help & agents CAR OPERATION MANAGER with experience in managing and operating car dealerships. Expe- rience in the maintenance and operation of trucks and trailers considered an asset. Knowledge of the Arabic and Hebrew lan- guages is a benefit. Call: 905- 837-0007, Fax 905-421-9333. sales help & agents ESTABLISHED BUSINESS seeking experience sales person for business to business sales. Must have 3-5 years experience & can start immediately. Send Resume & Info to: jobs_stallioncon@hotmail.com EXPERIENCED TELEMARKET- ERS needed, PT/FT, work from home scheduling appointments "B2B", work your own hours. Great potential income. Must have excellent English speaking skills and own computer. Please apply by email to: reards@rog- ers.com FITNESS DEPOT, Pickering and Markham locations are hiring in- dividuals who enjoy creating client relationships, and sharing benefits of healthy lifestyles. Fit- ness or sales background would make you an ideal candidate. Fax resume to Jason 416-849-0205. INDUSTRIAL SALES ASSOCIATE An established dis- tributor of high quality valves and fittings is looking for a Sales Associate for their Central Ontario- East territory location.If you are seeking an opportunity to man- age and grow your own territory, earn a salary with an upside commission potential, we would like to hear from you. Fax:416-438-1239 E-mail: srougas@afst.ca SALES HELP for Your Good Health, Pickering Town Centre, 30 hours per week. knowledge required, Apply in person. DISPENSARY ASSISTANT, full time/part time position available for Experienced Dispensary As- sistant in South Pickering. NEXXSYS System. Fax resume to 905-839-1433. ECG TECHNICIAN, CERTIFIED needed part time. Starting in April. Fax resume to Dr. P. Morra, (905)404-0992. RMT REQUIRED for busy health office, Bowmanville. We are looking for a wonderful individual Monday-Friday. Clientele base provided. Contact Christa 905- 983-9893 christacorco- ranrmt@yahoo.ca COMFORT INN,Oshawa looking for Housekeeping Staff & Cus- tomer Service Representatives, part-time positions. Apply on line www.durhamhoteljobs.ca PROFESSIONAL, EXPERI- ENCED housecleaning with a personal touch. Weekly, biweekly available. Competitive rates. Pickering/ Durham region. 905- 686-4026 * PUBLIC * NOTICE Free list of Durham Region distress sales & foreclosures now available to public. 1-800-596-2052 ID #1042 Free recorded message 95 ACRES on the edge of Peter- borough: Executive 5,000 SqFt 5-bdrm estate on 95 acres with 1,400 feet frontage on City limits. Tranquil, forested property with breathtaking views. Built in 2004. Innumerable upgrades. Reduced to $769,900, Derek 1-705-749- 9277 or DGreen705@yahoo.com To Place an Ad Call (905) 683-0707 or Tor. line (416) 798-7259 Email: classifi eds@durhamregion.com Website: localmarketplace.ca NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, March 05, 2008, PAGE 19 A/Pnewsdurhamregion.com EXHIBITORS WANTED The Ultimate Power Ride & Cycle Expo "Featuring Seadoos, ATV's, Motorcycles and Tattoo Expo" May 10th & 11th Durham College Athletic Complex Call Marissa Kata (905) 579-4473 ext 2334 PUBLIC AUCTION Fri. March 21st, 9:00 am Auction will commence at Oshawa at 9.00 am; thereafter at 85 Westney Ajax and conclude at 1700 Alliance, Pickering. Access Storage 85 Westney Rd. S. Ajax 905-686-5588 Unit Nos: 2152; 3070; 5170; 7051; 7163 Safe & Sound Self Storage 1700 Alliance Road Pickering 905-831-5555 Unit Nos: H25; B24; F33. Sunday, March 9 Preview 9:30 A.M. Auction 10:30 A.M. (NOTE TIME) A Large & Interesting Antique & Collector's Auction of the Estate of Iris Elliott Large Selection of Quality Furniture, Glass, China, Royal Doulton, Oriental Items, African Carvings, Toy Soldiers, Books & Jewellery. Large Amount of Prints, Watercolours & Oils. For Full Details Watch Web Site for Up-Dates Large Indoor Yard Sale Sunday @ 9:30 A.M. For details and photo gallery go to www.waddingtons.ca/brighton Terms: Cash, Visa, MC, Debit, Cheque with I.D. Lunch Counter 101 Applewood Drive, Brighton, ON K0K 1H0 Phone 1-613-475-6223 ESTATE AUCTION Stapleton Auctions, Newtonville Friday, March 7th, 5:00 p.m. Selling a Harwood Estate and a collection of Milk Bottles: Oak Dining Room Suite; Sofa Bed; Dou- ble Bedroom suite/mattress & Box Spring; Dress- ers; Chests; Occasional Tables; Rocking Chairs; Wicker Stands; Stools; Hall Tree; Prints; China; Glass; Patio Table/Umbrella; Barbecue; Wash- er/Spin/Dryer; etc. etc. Milk Bottles & Collector Bottles: Embossed/Stencilled/Coloured, qts. 2 pint, 1 pint, & 1/2 pint etc. Fenelon, Newcastle, Port Hope, Bowmanville, Campbellford, Mt. Al- bert, Kingston, Picton, Espanola, Belleville, Clare- mont, West Gilford, etc. etc. Preview after 2:00 p.m. Check website for updates Terms: Cash, Approved Cheques, Visa, M/C, Interac 10% Buyers Premium Applies Auctioneers - Frank & Steve Stapleton 905.786.2244, 1.800.263.9886 www.stapletonauctions.com ‘estate specialists since 1971’ CORNEIL'S AUCTION BARN Friday, March 7 th at 4:30 p.m. 3 miles East of Little Britain on Kawartha Lakes Rd. 4 The Estate of Edna Parish of Sunderland plus others, oak Empire piano made by Uxbridge Piano & Organ Co. (ex- cellent), piano stool, local post card albums, vintage games, 4pc Malcolm bedroom set, 6pc modern dining room set, 3pc 1950's chesterfield set, wicker fern stand, wicker rocker, pb rocker, oak Morris chair, treadle sewing machines, blanket boxes, coffee and end tables, stereo scope and cards, crocks, carnival glass, iron bed, modern bedroom set, rnd oak pedestal table, 6 oak T-back chairs, pine table, 3pc chesterfield set, parlour tables, copper boil- er, qty. of jewellery, oak hall mirror, partial set of dishes Woods & Son "Poppyland", lg fish tank, qty. of hand tools, Hotpoint fridge, 96 Toyota Paseo (certified and E-tested), Qty. of china, glass, household & collectable items. Don & Greg Corneil Auctioneers 1241 Salem Rd., R.R.#1, Little Britain (705) 786-2183 for more info. or pictures go to: www.corneil.theauctionadvertiser.com WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12th: 4:45 pm Auction Sale of Furniture, Antiques, and Collectables for a Scarborough home,selling at Neil Bacon Auctions Ltd., 1 km west of Utica To Include:Chesterfield suite, kitchen suite, recliner, lamp table, telephone table, music cabinet, antique dresser, single bed, bar stools, chests, prints, lamps, quantity of collectables and glassware, plus many other interesting items. Sale Managed and Sold By NEIL BACON AUCTIONS LTD. 905-985-1068 Auction Sale Haydon Auction Barn Sat. Mar 8 @ 4 pm Quality Coins & Currency & Household Items www.donstephensonauctioneer.com Auctioneer Don Stephenson 905-263-4402 or 705-277-9829 SAT. MAR. 8 - 10AM at MCLEAN AUCTION CENTER - 2194 Little Britain Rd., LINDSAY large auction of an- tique and modern furniture, collectables, glass & china, 8pl set Royal Albert dinnerware, prints, living, dining room, bedroom suites, antique dressers, tools, property of several local estates, many interesting items & col- lectables, hundreds of items, don't miss this interesting sale,Info/flyer 705-324-2783 MCLEAN AUCTIONS or view at www.mcleanauctions.com CINDY'S DAYCARE, Maple Ridge area, loving mother of two, 17 years experience will care for your child. First aid and CPR. Call (905) 837-2042. MARILYN'S HOME DAYCARE established since 1978 currently has openings full and part time all ages welcome. Call today for in- terview (905)831-0653. +CARPETS, LAMINATES & HARDWOOD, 3 rooms, Berber caret installed, $389 (30 Yds.), 12.3 mm laminate from $1.49, hardwood flooring, 3 colours from $5.39 sq. ft. installed. Free in- home quotes. Saillian Carpets. 1-800-578-0497, 905-242-3691, 905-373-2260. 100% SOLID BIRCH bedroom set, captain bed, 4-drawer dresser, student desk, $750. Birch Single bed, 5-drawer dresser, and student desk, $500. (905)728-7452. 2002 Yukon XL cert-e-tested $21,500 1994 FORMULA 583 SKI-DOO STX $1,800. 2001 Red Dodge Dually 4x4 extended cab, diesel, $18,500 certified e-tested 1991 39 ft. Franklin 5th wheel, model 370 $7,600. Washer & dryer $175.pr, freezer $100, Side by Side Refridgerator $100., burn barrels, $10 each. 400 gal plastic water tank $380. Call 905-207-7700. Cobourg area. 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 at HANKS APPLIANCES, Visit our NEW LOCATION 310 Bloor St.W. (in Mr. Burger Plaza) Scratch & Dent & Reconditioned Appliances. Stoves from $99, Washer $149, Fridges $149, Dryers $149. Large selection of newer models, including stainless steel appliances. Parts Special- ist. (905)728-4043. ALL NEW QUEEN orthopedic mattress set, cost $1000, sacri- fice $275. Call 905-213-4669. APPLIANCES,refrigerator, stove, heavy duty Kenmore washer & dryer, apartment size washer & dryer. Mint condition. Will sell separately, can deliver. Call (905)903-4997 BUNK BEDS, BIRCH.$250. Call (905)619-2783. CARPETS, LAMINATE & VINYL flooring. 1 or more rooms, I do it all! Carpets starting from $1.20- sq.-ft. installed. Laminate 15mm $2.20-sq-ft. Installation avail. Residential, commercial. Satis- faction guaranteed. Free Esti- mate. Lexus Flooring, Mike 905- 431-4040 COMPUTERS, COMPAQ P4, Windows XP Pro, Keyboard mouse and speakers, $195.00. MDM, 926 Dillingham Rd., Unit #4, Pickering,. 416-319-8861. COMPUTERS, DELL P4 Win- dows Xp Pro, 17" monitor key- board and mouse, $270.00. IBM Netvista P4 Windows XP, 17" monitor keyboard and mouse, $205.00. MDM, 926 Dillingham Rd., Unit #4, Pickering, 416-319- 8861. CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT B.E. Larkin Equipment Ltd. Kubota Construction, New Hol- land Construction used equip- ment. Durham, Clarington, North- umberland Sales Rep Jim (647)284-0971 CONSUL SAF-T-VENT Propane Refrigerator rebuilt with new parts in Sept/07. Retail new:$2200. for Sale: $1200. Phone: 905-772- 3445 ask for John FRIDGE. STOVE. DRYER.9pc dining set. 7Hp compressor. Apt. stove. Bedroom set. Deluxe bunk beds. Entertainment units. 46" TV. Everything must Go! (289)240-2112 Oshawa GUNS/ MILITARIA SHOW Sun., Mar. 9th 7:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. PICKERING RECREATION CENTRE Valley Farm Rd. West of Brock, just south of Kingston Rd. (Hwy #2) (905) 679-8812 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS Best Price, Best Quality. All Shapes & Colours. Call 1-866-585-0056 www.thecoverguy.ca HOT TUB COVERS Custom cov- ers, all sizes and shapes, $399 tax and delivery included. Pool safety covers. We will not be beat on price and quality. Guar- anteed. 905-259-4514. www.homeandleisure.ca HOT TUBS/SPA,Lots of jets, full warranty, cover, new cost $8450, sacrifice $3900. Call 416-524- 2018. MESA BOOGIE F50 HEAD with 2X12 roadster cabinet, has never been "on the road", 1 1/2 yrs. old. $1100. Call 905-434-2970. OFFICE CONTENTS, including complete telephone system, pho- tocopier, HP printer,computers, dicta phone, secretarial desk. 905-683-8787. 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,NO TAX EVENT for the Month of February only! We have the best prices on new & used pianos. Not sure if your kids will stick with les- sons..try our unique rent-to-own system. 100% of all rental pay- ments apply! Large selection of upright and electronic pianos and Howard Miller clocks. TELEP PIANO 905-433-1491. www.Telep.ca WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! POOL TABLE, 1" slate. New in box. Cost $4395 sell for $1395. 416-524-2018 RENT TO OWN - New and reconditioned appliances, new TV's, Stereos, Computers, DVD Players, Furniture, Bedding, Patio Furniture, Barbecues & More! Fast delivery. No credit application refused. Paddy's Market, 905-263-8369 or 1-800-798-5502. STAINLESS STEEL GE profile appliances, fridge w/bottom freez- er, stove glass top, only used 6 months $2500. (905)263-4222 TRUCKLOADS OF NEW SCRATCH & DENT APPLIANC- ES new coin washers $699 and new coin dryers $599., also re- conditioned coin washer and dryers available, new Danby apt. size freezers $209, new 24" and 30" ranges $399., wide selection of new and reconditioned appli- ances available. Call us today, Stephenson's Appliances, Sales, Service, Parts. 154 Bruce St. Oshawa.(905)576-7448 VENDORS WANTED at Courtice Flea Market. Rent starts at $185/mo for 10'x10' booth. Approx 250,000 people/year. 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Contact Valerie (705)924-9595 or www.trentriders.com or www.co- tonnellecotons.com. CHIHUAHUA puppies for sale. Home raised, 2.5 months old. wormed, first shots, great with children, dogs & cats. $700. Call (905)666-5166 CHOCOLATE LAB PUPS, males/females. CKC registered, vet checked, tattooed, dewormed, both parents on site, family raised. (905)344-7093. www.ardbraekennels.com CHOCOLATE LABS,first shots, dewormed, vet checked, home raised, ready to go. $500. Call (705)932-1502 FREE CATS,suitable as mous- ers in barns or warehouses; al- ready spayed/neutered and vac- cinated. Call ARK at 705-652- 3427 to arrange delivery/pickup. FUN LOVING dog walker will walk your dog when you're busy. Call Linda 905-239-3764 SHIH TZU PUPPIES for sale, non allergic, no shedding, vaccinated, dewormed, vet checked $450 each. Call 905-260-8855. TRADITIONAL DOG TRAINING CLASSES. No clickers, no treats, just great results. 905- 797-2855. '77 DUCATI 900 Super Sport, $4500, great condition,11 800 mi, silver, clear title, engine: 900 cc,VIN#:DM860SS086170, judy- mayos@gmail.com or (514)-448- 9140. 1990 PONTIAC TEMPEST- Black. No Rust. 58,000KM. Good Condition. E-Tested. A/C. Wom- en Driver. $950. As is. Jackie 289-892-0090 or 905-831-0461 2000 HYUNDAI TIBRON $3999; 2000 GrandPrix $2999; 1998 Dodge Stratus 141k $2999; 1997 Chrysler Intrepid 147k $2999; 10 vehicles under $1999. Certified e-tested. Free 6 month warranty (Kelly & Sons since 1976) 905- 683-1983 or 905-424-9002 www.kellyandsonsauto.com 2000 PONTIAC MONTANA EXT.,excellent, 6 auto, loaded. power everything, 4 captains' seats, alloy wheels, rosewood w/gold. Private, no gst. perfect., 145K. $5,250. (905)263-1041. Cell (289)314-3679. NEED A CAR?100% Credit Guaranteed, Your job is your credit, some down payment may be required. 200 cars in stock Call 877-743-9292 or apply online at www.needacartoday.ca NEED FINANCING for a newer vehicle? We offer financing for: *1st Time Buyers *Bankruptcies *Divorce *Slow or No Credit 1- 866-436-3025 or apply online: www.thecreditrebuilders.ca WANT A CAR, Truck, Van, SUV? Need Financing? Do you have a Job? CHECK Do you have a Pulse? CHECK You’re AP- PROVED! Please visit: www. CreditMechanics.ca. 1-800-920- 5013. WOW! LOOK what $7,000 will get you - 2004 Sunfire SLX, all options except cruise, tinted win- dows, rear spoiler, all new tires and brakes. Certified and E-test- ed. Price reduce, asking only $7,000. Compare and call 705- 760-4487 or 905-377-0361. ! ! $ ! AARON & LEO Scrap Cars & Trucks Wanted. Cash paid 7 days/week anytime. Please call 905-426-0357. ! ! ! A - ALL SCRAP CARS,old cars & trucks wanted. Cash paid. Free pickup. Call Bob anytime (905)431-0407. $ $ ADAM & RON'S SCRAP cars, trucks, vans. Pay cash, free pick up 7 days/week (anytime) 905-424-3508 ! A ABLE TO PAY up to $10,000 on scrap cars & trucks running or not. Free Towing 24 hours, 7 days. 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No obli- gation. No fees OAC. Call Peter (416)460-4594, Mortgage Lead- ers !KING/WILSON,OSHAWA Quiet building, near shopping, transpor- tation. Utilities, parking included. available immediately, 1 & 2-bed- room apts. Call (905)571-4912 until 6:00pm. (1) OSHAWA 2 bed. 2 levels $825 inclusive. Quiet street. Hardwood, C/A, washer/dryer. Separate entrance. Backyard. Im- mediate. 416-726-6910. **APRIL 1, Beautiful 3-bedroom main floor of bungalow, parking, fenced yard, 4 appliances, near amenities, $1100/share utilities. First/Last. 905-668-8620. 1-BDRM BASEMENT apartment in Oshawa, Simcoe/Phillip Murray area, separate entrance, 2-park- ing spots, no smoking/pets, laun- dry included. $675 all inclusive. First/Last. Avail April 1st.Call 905- 436-1098 1-BDRM. BASEMENT APT., OSHAWA-Large windows, separate entrance, new paint/ carpet. 1-parking. $600 plus 35% utilities. Avail. Immediately. No smoking/pets. First/last, referenc- es. Call 905-424-3063. 1-BEDROOM apartment $650+ hydro. 2-BEDROOM APT, $750+ hydro. Available, no dogs. Oshawa, Bloor St. E area. Work- ing adults preferred. Call Mary 905-721-9817 1200-SQ FT APT,10 min. east of Oshawa. 2-bdrms, kitchen, living- room, full bath, private laundry. Avail. April 1st. First/last. No smoking/pets. $975/mo inclusive. (905)263-4700 2-BDRM APT,5-appliances, 3-unit bath, open kitchen, liv- ing/dining room, covered garage. Ask for incentives. (905)579-3269 or (905)925-4325. Secure neigh- bourhood in court cul de sac. 2-BDRM OSHAWA bright quiet apartment, Simcoe North at Rus- sett. Hardwood floors, well-main- tained 12plex, newly renovated, near bus/shopping. New appli- ances, cable, heat, water, parking included. Laundry, No dogs. 905-576-2982. 2-BEDROOM APT.,$875/month, ($210/week).Parking, appliances, utilities incl. Avail. March 5th or later, deposit negotiable. (Sim- coe/Mill). Call (905)410-6817 2-BEDROOM basement apt., newly renovated, private laundry, 1 car parking, near O.C., available April 1st, No smok- ing/pets. $750 + hydro. (905)655- 5958. 2-BRDM BSMT APT. Quiet north Oshawa neighbourhood, sep. en- trance, parking, full bathroom, large familyroom, satellite TV, no smoking/pets. $800/mo inclusive. May 1st. (905)571-1555 Condominium Suites in Oshawa 2 & 3 Bdrm's Free Utilities, Parking. Senior's, Retiree's & GM Discounts 905-728-4993 A LARGE BACHELOR,spa- cious eat-in kitchen, 4pc bath, separate entrance, large storage area, freshly painted, new floor- ing. Near buses, walk to down- town, Oshawa. Available April 1st Only $600/mth! ALSO EXTRA-LARGE new 1-bedroom apt. Huge bedroom, custom- kitchen, large 4pc.bath, private ground-floor entrance. Large win- dows. Abundant closet space, a/c, parking, backs onto green- belt. Seconds from bus/minutes from 401/Harmony-all amenities. Including utilities. Only $825/mo. April. 1st. 905-725-2108. ADELAIDE/PARK area. Large 2-bedroom $775+hydro. Available April 1st. Parking, laun- dry facilities included. First/last. No dogs. 2-BEDROOM, $850/month, all inclusive, first/last, no dogs, parking/laun- dry. (905)576-1248, (905)213- 3980. AJAX, 1-BEDROOM WALKOUT basement apt., Westney & Sulli- van area. No smoking/pets. $750/month First/last. Available immediately. Call (416)454-6009 anytime for more info. AJAX, LARGE, APT.1 bedroom lower level. Spacious. Separate entrance. Parking. On bus route. Close to 401. Available immedi- ately. $745 inclusive. 905-666- 0903. AJAX- OXFORD TOWERS.Spa- cious apartments, quiet bldg, near shopping, GO. Pool. 1 bed- room apt. $859/mo. Available im- mediately. 905-683-8421. ATTRACTIVE WALKOUT 2 bdrm. bsmnt. apt., private entrance, air, fridge, stove, cable, $1100/mo. inclusive. first/last, Rossland/Garden/Bassett. Avail. Feb 29. Call 905-665-8504. AVAILABLE April 1st. Spacious one bedroom apt, private en- trance, parking, downtown Oshawa. $725/month inclusive. first/last. 905-725-2108 AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY Large, bright 1-bdrm basement apt, north Oshawa. Very clean, laundry, parking, separate en- trance. All inclusive $800, first/last, references. Call 905- 579-2175 AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY, 1- BEDROOM bright basement, sep entrance, Courtice $700/inclu- sive. Parking/cable/internet, near transit, shops. Suits quiet mature working person. No smok- ing/pets. First/last, references. 905-436-8048. BACHELOR BASEMENT, HAR- MONY/OLIVE, large kitchen, 4 pc. bath, suit one person. Laun- dry, parking, cable included. No smoking/pets. lst/last required. April lst. $600 per mo. (905)721- 9621. BOWMANVILLE MODERN, clean, quiet adult lifestyle build- ing, 1040sq.ft., 1-bdrm PLUS OF- FICE, 570sq.ft. 1-bedroom. Laun- dry, parking. No dogs. $925 $775. Avail April/May 1st. 905- 725-1052 BOWMANVILLE MODERN, clean, quiet adult lifestyle build- ing, 1620sq.ft. 2-bdrm PLUS OFFICE, laundry, parking. No dogs. $1200+ hydro Avail April 1st. Call 905-725-1052 BOWMANVILLE, NICE 2-bed- room apartment. Good location, nice backyard, $875/month+ hy- dro. First/last. (905)260-8814. 2 & 3 BEDROOM APARTMENTS Close to schools, shopping, hospital. On site superintendent and security WINDJAMMER APTS 33 Falby Crt., Ajax (905)686-0841 www.ajaxapartments.com 2 & 3 BEDROOM APARTMENTS Close to schools, shopping, hospital. On site superintendent and security 77 Falby Crt., Ajax (905)686-0845 www.ajaxapartments.com RAM-LAND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT BOWMANVILLE:2-bedroom with den, close to all amenities. $930 per mo. plus hydro and cable. Office hours 9-5, Monday- Friday. (905)430-1877. BRIGHT WALKOUT BASEMENT sep. entr., 5 appl., fireplace, 1 bedroom. Min. to direct Go Train stop. Avail. immed. $800 + share utilities. Non smoker(s) with ref. Contact btmdina@yahoo.ca 905-424-9178 COZY UP WITH A NEW APT. 1 & 2 bdrm from $850, Park Rd., incl. hot water, some suites w/balconies. Mins from Oshawa Centre, Community Centre, di- rectly on bus rte, 1.888.310.7000 GOtransglobe.com EXCEPTIONALLY LARGE clean 1 bedroom basement avail immediately. Near Oshawa Cen- tre. A/C, laundry, parking, sep. entrance, no pets/smoking. $780 utilities included. 905-831- 9458. EXCLUSIVE 1 BEDROOM apt. large bathroom, built-in balcony, country-type setting parking. Male preferred/Single person. Neat and clean person. $765. Refer- ences. 905-839-3000. EXECUTIVE PENTHOUSE,3 bdrm available on Park Rd. 5 ap- pliances. Private elevator. Balco- ny. Parking avail. 1.888.310.7000 GO transglobe.com HARWOOD/Hwy #2,beautiful large 1000-sq ft ground floor apt. 1-bdrm, 5 appliances, fireplace, potlights, lots of windows. Private patio, 1-parking, no smoking/pets. Suit quiet single 50+. $1200/mo. (905)619-8999 LARGE 3-bedroom apt. bright & spacious. Whitby, top floor of du- plex. Fridge, stove, parking. $980/mo+utilities. No pets/smok- ing. Available April 1st. 905-556- 9972, 905-925-9972. NORTH Oshawa 2 bedroom, April lst. 2 and 3 bedrooms May lst. Clean, family building. Heat, hydro and two appliances includ- ed. Pay cable, parking and laun- dry facilities. (905)723-2094 NORTH OSHAWA, luxury walk- out basement apartment, execu- tive home, separate entrance, full size windows, private laundry, pri- vate garden with patio, gas bbq, fireplace, available may lst. Pets welcome. $1,100 per mo. all in- clusive. (905)721-2894 OSHAWA 2-bedroom basement w/kitchen, separate entrance, use of laundry, 4-pc. bath, c/a, 1-park- ing, no smoking/pets. Avail. March 15th/April 1st. First/last/references, $800/inclu- sive. (905)728-4792 (905)995- 2594 OSHAWA APTS.Clean quiet se- curity monitored newer bldgs. Bachelor, 1 & 2 bedroom includes utilities, parking, laundry on site, no dogs. 905-260-9085, 905- 743-0287. OSHAWA AREA-3, 2 & 1 3-bedroom upper level, 2 & 1 bedroom basement apts, all well- maintained and close to all amenities. Call Robert today at 416-402-3435 for quick showing and approval OSHAWA ONE BEDROOM ground floor apartment, parking, garden, laundry, non smoker/no pets. $700 inclusive. Available March 15 (905)431-8929. OSHAWA Very clean basement bachelor. Large living/sleeping area, big bathroom, shared laun- dry, brand new eat-in kitchen, fridge/stove. Large professionally landscaped backyard. Can fur- nish. Simcoe Street in beautiful older home north of hospital. $725 includes parking/heat/hy- dro/internet (905)213-9694 OSHAWA, 2-BEDROOM base- ment, at Stevenson/Philip Murray, 1-open concept basement at Adelaide/Waverly, $750/$975, in- clusive, Available now, no pets/smoking. First/last, (905)576-0319. OSHAWA,Best Deals! Newly Renovated 1 & 2 bdrm. Senior lifestyle bldg. Large units, new kitchens, carpeting, windows, se- curity. Near hospital, bus stop. Call 905-728-4966 or 1-866-601- 3083 www.apartmentsinontario.com OSHAWA,Simcoe/Elgin, Beauti- ful upper floor 3-bdrms, 2-level apt, sep. entrance, 2 bathrooms, large, clean, parking, a/c, access to backyard. $1100/mo inclusive. Avail. April 1st. (905)903-2928 OSHAWA, WINTER SPECIAL! Newly renovated 1 & 2 bdrms & bachelor. Senior lifestyle bldgs. Large units. New kitchens & ap- pliances, carpeting, windows, se- curity. Near schools/bus stop and amenities. Available March/April. 1-866-601-3083 905-432-6912. www.apartmentsinontario.com OSHAWA, WINTER SPECIAL! Under new Management. 1 & 2 bdrms, adult lifestyle bldg. Large units, new windows, security. Near bus, shopping. Avail. March/April. Call 905-723-1009 or 1-866-601-3083 or 905-728-3162 www.apartmentsinontario.com PARK/BLOOR 2-bedroom base- ment apt., separate entrance, parking, cable, utilities included. First/last, $700. Available immedi- ately. (905)439-5777. PICKERING - A MUST SEE!- 1 bdrm split level bsmt apt. Sep Ent. Pool, Parking, Near GO. Nat. Light throughout. Custom Bar & Ent. Unit, No Smoking/pets. $750/incl. 905-831-9145 PICKERING ALTONA AREA, new large bachelor apartment, separate entrance, quite mature working person preferred. Laun- dry/utilities/cable/parking includ- ed. Full kitchen/bath. No pets/smoking. First/last. (905)509-2873. PICKERING Brock/Hwy#2 Well kept 1 bedroom basement apt. in Italian home. Separate entrance. Utilities & cable included. Available March 30, First/last. Call (905)686-6654. PICKERING VILLAGE 2-bed- room, walk-out basement apart- ment. Above ground. Executive home. Separate entrance, kitch- en, laundry, 1.5 bath. 2-parking. $1100/month, all inclusive. Available now. (905)239-1122. PICKERING,3-bedroom main level apt. Hardwood/ceramic, a/c, private laundry, fenced yard, shed, 2 parking. April 1st. $1095+ percentage utilities. Cory 416- 270-1916 for viewing PICKERING, Whites - south of 401. One bedroom basement, very clean, quiet, one parking, satellite, shared laundry. No pets/smoking. $785 mo. Mitch (416)575-1051. PORT PERRY,Walk to Lake Scugog. Enjoy a peaceful, beautiful town. Spacious 3-bdrm. in well-kept, quiet 3-storey apt building. Balcony, 1-parking, Security Video. No dogs. First/last. Call 905-985-0748 or 905-430-7816. QUIET RESIDENTIAL AREA! 1 & 2 bdrm from $825 util incl on Marland Ave., w/balcony. Near Super Centre, Hwy 401 and parks, 1-888-310.7000 GOtransglobe.com REGENCY PLACE Apartments 1 & 2 Bed. Util. incl. Security & pking. Laundry, social room & ad- ditional storage. Min. to shopping & parks. Access to Hwy. 401 & public transit. 15 Regency Cres. (Mary St. & Hickory St) 905-430- 7397 www.realstar.ca ROOM TO RENT, walking dis- tance to GM, near GO train, shopping. Parking, use of all fa- cilities, large yard. $450/month. Avail. April 1st. Dave 905-903- 0597. SENIORS WELCOMED BOND ST. E. 1-bedroom, $680 April 1st, or 1-bachelor apartment, $550, May 1st. Clean, bright. Near shopping/bus. Laundry on site, safe neighborhood. Call 905-438- 0558. SIMCOE/ROSSLAND,newly renovated 2-bedroom apartment, new appliances, $1000/month, in- clusive. (416)722-8233. SOUTH AJAX, LEGAL,new 1 bedroom basement apt. Walk to all amenities/buses. Shared laun- dry, $825/month, all inclusive. No smoking/pets. Call Gordon 416- 450-5479. TESTA HEIGHTS 1, 2 & 3 bed. w/upgraded finishes. Util. incl. Security & parking. Landscaped grounds, private patios & bal- conies. 2 Testa Rd. (Reach St. & Testa Rd) 905-852-2534 www.realstar.ca UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT 1 & 2 bdrm from $760. Onsite laundry rm, underground prk. Newly reno'd corridors. Close to parks, schools and Hwy 401. 1- 888-310-7000 GOtransglobe.com WHITBY 1-BEDROOM, oak kitchen with dishwasher, on Go bus, laundry, parking included, private entrance, available imme- diately. $760/month, all inclusive. (905)655-7277 WHITBY BORDER, NORTH 2-bedroom walk-out bsmt apt. Separate entrance. Laundry, 2- car parking included, 1100sq ft. $950 all inclusive. Avail March 1st. or later. Call 905-665-7823. WHITBY EXCEPTIONAL 2 bed- room apt., walk to GO, newer bldg, laundry facilities. $825 + hy- dro. No pets. Available May 1st. First/last. (905)723-8697 WHITBY Mary St. East immacu- late 1 & 2-bedroom apt, in six- plex, Avail. immediately. $785 & $922/month includes appliances, heat, laundry facilities and park- ing. (905)666-1074, 905-556- 0455. WHITBY PLACE 1 & 2 bed. Landscaped grounds. Balconies, laundry & parking. Access to Hwy. 401 & public transit. Near shopping & schools. 900 Dundas St. E. (Dundas St. & Garden St) 905-430-5420 www.realstar.ca WHITBY SOUTH - Spacious 1&2 bdrm starting $750- $880/month. Laundry, first/last, minutes to GO, Avail. March 1/lat- er. No dogs. Daytime viewings only Mon - Fri, references. Days (905)666-3338, evenings (905)832-2722. WHITBY SOUTH- Spacious 2 bdrm starting $890/month. Laun- dry, first/last, minutes to GO, Avail. April 1. No dogs. Daytime viewings only Mon - Fri, referenc- es. Days (905)666-3338, even- ings (905)832-2722. WHITBY,Bachelor & 1-bedroom starting from $800 all inclusive Close to all amenities. Office hours 9-5, Monday - Friday. (905)430-1877 or view at comptronica.com WHITBY, 1-BEDROOM apart- ment, $650/month, +. Very good location. Clean building. Available immediately. Laundry facilities onsite. Bill, Home (905)666-5374 or Cell (905)809-3749. WHITBY, Anderson/Bradley. Large 2 rooms, private entrance, kitchen, fireplace, parking. Shared laundry. $850/mo+ utilities. References req'd. Avail. immediately. 905-706-8765 WHITBY, BEAUTIFUL 3-bed- room, eat-in kitchen, living- room/diningroom, deck, main floor, duplex. Hardwood floors, deck, parking. Pets welcomed. $1300/month, all inclusive. Laun- dry on site. 905-430-2814. WHITBY, DOWNTOWN, 1 bed- room apt all hardwood floors, $800 month inclusive, first/last, references. No pets. Available March 15th or April 1st. Call (905)430-8327. WHITBY, ROSSLAND/Thickson, large 2-bedroom basement apart- ment. Private entrance and park- ing, 3-appliances. $920/month first/last/references. No smok- ing/pets. Available March 1st (905)666-3050. BOWMANVILLE Condominium Apartment - Gorgeous 2 Bed- room ground floor condo. Freshly painted. All new flooring. Five appliances. Private patio! Available immediately. $1000 plus utilities. Call 905-442-6415 CONDO AT WHITBY Harbour, Brand new 2-BDRM, 1 Bathroom, 6 Appliances, 1 Parking Space, Air, Heat, Storage Room, Balco- ny, Hardwood in LR, Walk to GO, No smoking/pets, Credit check, references, $1550, 1st/Last. Call 905-556-1010 ! $0 DOWN- AN UNBEATABLE DEAL! own your own home. OAC. Minimum income required per household is $40,000. Please call Aurelia Cosma, Remax Spirit Inc. (905)728-1600, 24 hr. pager. $ !AAAA ABA-DABA-DOO- OWN - No Rent! $0 Down (OAC) Only $899.03/mth all inclusive plus utilities. 3-bedroom central air, private yard, shows beautiful- ly. $38,000 Family Income. Call Ken Collis Broker, Coldwell Banker 2M Realty (905)576- 5200 kencollis@sympatico.ca A SPACIOUS 3 BEDROOM BUNGALOW! Whitby, Gar- den/401. Hardwood. Amenities. Large bedrooms. Family-friendly. Finished basement. Backyard faces park. $1375+utilities. No pets/smoking. Available. 905- 999-9371. $1097/MONTH,0 Down gives you ownership, NOT Rent, for this immaculate 3 bedroom home. (OAC) Includes Mortgage, Taxes, Heat, Hydro, Water and 4 appliances. WHY RENT? Require good credit, and family income of $40,000 per year. Call Bill Roka, Remax Spirit (905)728-1600 or 1-888-732- 1600 1 MINUTE WALK to Go-train, shopping, Whitby Yacht Club, marina, Iroquois Park. Nice 2+1 bedroom home w/two 4pc. baths; newer windows, door, flooring, gas furnace w/AC; detached 1.5 garage; huge lot; 6 car parking; 4 appliances; available immediate- ly; $1395/month plus utilities. Call Garry Bolen, Broker, C21 Net- view (905)404-2255 3 BEDROOM HOME-Oshawa/ Whitby border, no appliances. $1025/month, water includ- ed.+utilities, first/last. No pets. Grass cutting & snow removal included. Avail. March-1st. 905- 576-0823. 3-BDRM+DEN R2000, Oshawa, large, newer, energy-efficient, 2 baths, 5-appliances, double gar- age, A/C, walk-out deck, Jacuzzi, fireplace, fenced yard. $1200+utilities. First/last/referenc- es. 905-922-5814 3-BEDROOM farm house, Little Britain area, available immediate- ly. $1100 monthly plus utilities. First/last required. Call 1-888- 550-3687. AJAX - BEAUTIFULLY renovat- ed 3 Bedroom Main Floor Bunga- low for rent. Parking, Laundry, Dishwasher, A/C, Quiet Street. $1325 inclusive. No smok- ing/pets. Call 905-619-9671. AJAX 3-BED main floor semi, Tulloch Dr., 1,012-sq.ft., bright, own laundry, hardwood, fenced yard, no smoking/subletting. Pets Ok. References/credit check mandatory. No time wasters. $1050/month+ 60% utilities. Avail. immediately. 6 month lease. 416- 737-8045 AJAX, BAYLY/SALEM,2yr old executive townhome, 3-bed- rooms+ familyroom/home office w/walkout to patio. Second floor laundry, 5 appliances, c/air. sin- gle garage. $1500+ utilities. 416- 878-3373 AJAX- Westney/Rossland 1 bed- room spacious basement apt. Separate entrance, shared laun- dry, parking. $650+1/3 utilities. First/last. References. No pets/smoking. Available March 15th. (905)428-9695. BROCK/ KINGSTON ROAD.3 bedroom detached house. Bright & spacious. $1350 + 70% utilities. Available ASAP. Call 416-827-6234 BROCK/ROSSLAND,Whitby. fabulous 3-bedroom townhouse. fireplace, Jacuzzi tub, appliances, auto garage, C/air, private yard, walkout deck, greenbelt. No smoking/pets. $1400+utilities. Available immediately. 647-292- 5435. DON VALLEY/YORK MILLS, bungalow, 3+2 bdrms, 1.5 bath- rooms, appliances, a/c, hardwood floors, $1650/mo+ utilities. ALSO rooms to rent Beaches area. (416)383-9515 FINALLY A PLACE TO CALL HOME! Recently renovated, Bright and Clean 3 bedroom semi located in excellent neighborhood at Beatrice/Harmony. April 1st, $1250+. Toll Free 1-866-484- 1671, Won’t Last! HWY #2/BROCK RD, two storey home, 2800sq feet. Large 4-bed- room, 2-1/2 baths, 2-car garage, main floor laundry, C/A. Close to all amenities/bus. $2,000/month, plus utilities. Available March 1st. (905)509-9849 or (416)270-1402. OSHAWA 3 bedrooms fridge, stove, $1,295 plus utilities. Available immediately. No pets. No smoking. Call 705-876-0186, 905-259-5119. OSHAWA CENTRE AREA, 4- bedroom, upper level of home. 2.5 bath, $1400/month, plus 2/3 utilities. 2-bedroom basement apartment, $800/month, inclusive. Available immediately. Roger (416)830-9387. OSHAWA DUPLEX,2-bedroom, ground floor plus basement. Large backyard. Adelaide/Mary. $800/month +. Available May 1/08. (416)837-8201. OSHAWA,3-bdrms, newer home, Ritson/Taunton area, Parking, laundry, garage access. Near all amenities. Absolutely no pets/smoking. Available immedi- ately. Before 5pm 1-877-687- 7253 or after 416-562-2542. PICKERING Liverpool/Bayly. Large sparkling completely reno- vated detached home, main floor only, three bedrooms, own laun- dry, appliances, avail. now. $1350 inclusive. Condolyn Mgt. 905-428-9766 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. THORNTON/ROSSLAND,luxu- ry, 4-bedroom, 2.5 bath, ensuite jaccuzzi and seperate show, cus- tom built home, 65ft lot. Large garage, new efficient c/a,c/v and furnace. Fireplace, and spiral staircase, with oak wainscotting and skylight above, main floor laundry. 2,400, sqft. 6-appliances, includes window coverings, pri- vate deck 30x16 and access to 32 x 16 pool and gazebo, includ- ing, pool and landscape mainte- nance. Minimum bid $1,600/ month + utilities. (416)540-6100. Open House Sat. and Sun. 2 - 4 p.m. TOP FLOOR OF HOUSE spacious 4-bdrm, $1700/mo plus utilities. Available April 1st. Pick- ering, Whites Rd/Sheppard Ave- nue. Close to amenities. Parking. No pets/smoking. References. (416) 827-6167. WHITBY,2 storey. Det. House 2-car garage. priv drive, 4-bdrm, 3-bth, hwd mainfloor, mainfloor laundry, a/c. Alarm syst. Avail im- mediately. $1750/mth+utilities. Call 416-837-2715 WHITBY, 3-BEDROOM main floor, $1400/month, includes utilities, cable & laundry. No pets/smoking, close to shopping & schools. References required. (905)683-6863 AJAX 3-bedroom townhouse. Excellent condition throughout. Prime location. High end stainless steel appliances, laminate, air, garage remote. No pets/smoking. April 1st. $1350+utilities. Please call 416-258-1530 AN OSHAWA SOUTH town- house, 3-bedroom $975+ utilities. Close to schools & shopping. First/last. 905-579-9956. BEAUTIFUL NORTH OSHAWA, Rossland/Wilson area. 3-bdrms, 5-appliances, 2 bathrooms, a/c, garage. Close to all amenities. First/last, no smoking., avail. April. 1st. $1195/mo+utilities. (905)725-5241 CARRIAGE HILL 2 & 3 bed. townhouses. In-suite laundry, util. incl., Balconies, patios, courtyard. Pking. avail. Near DT, shopping, restaurants, schools, parks. 122 Colborne St. E. (Simcoe N., Colborne E) 905-434-3972 www.realstar.ca NORTH OSHAWA, 4+1 bedroom townhouse, renovated, 3-baths, finished basement, garage, A/C, water included. $1300 plus utilities. Available May 1st. (905)472-8947, Cell (905)409- 0548. TAUNTON TERRACE 3 bed- room townhouses. Ensuite laun- dry. Landscaped grounds w/pool & playground. Private backyards. Sauna & pking avail. Near shop- ping & schools, public transport. 100 Taunton Rd. E. (Taunton Rd. & Simcoe St.) 905-436-3346 www.realstar.ca TOWNHOUSE FOR LEASE, option to buy. South Oshawa, close to GM, schools. 3 bdrms. +in-law suite. $1300/mo. util. incl. Call Steven 905-924-3464. AJAX NORTH,Westney/Sullivan separate entrance, available im- mediately, close to all amenities. No smoking/pets. (905)683-1180, (416)303-1090 AJAX, HOME TO share, fur- nished, bus route, TV, Internet, parking, Mature non-smoking working male preferred. $425. 905-239-1732, 416-723-5576. AVAILABLE in Oshawa, fur- nished room, bright very clean house, share kitchen & bath- rooms, run of house, non-smoker, parking, laundry, high-speed in- ternet, near all amenities, $490/month. (289)314-1949 LARGE CLEAN, FURNISHED room, close to OC. No pets. Share kitchen & bath, ideal for working person. First/last. Phone 905-436-1420. OSHAWA NORTH,country set- ting, clean, quiet, century home. 2 large adjoining rooms, living- room/bedroom setup. Fur- nished/unfurnished, fridge, TV, high-speed internet, share bath- rooms, kitchen. Suit 1 person. ample parking, no smoking/pets. April 1st. $500/month. (905)655- 5452 OSHAWA Simcoe/Wentworth near GM/shopping. Private en- trance, private 3-pc bath, bar fridge/microwave, use of fur- nished rec-room & TV. Suit 1 per- son. Avail immediately. $150/week. (905)436-7840 PARK/GIBB OSHAWA, room available immediately. Huge house, laundry and parking available. First/last. No pets, $450/inclusive. 905-718-5753. THE DURHAM DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD Request for Proposal Sealed Proposals will be received in the envelopes provided by the undersigned before 3:00 pm local time on the specified closing date. RFP 08 - 06 Grass Cutting 2008 - 2009 Two Year Term at Various Schools and Properties of the Durham District School Board Closing Date: Thursday March 20, 2008, before 3:00 P.M. (local time) Proposal documents will be available from the Purchasing Department, (905) 666-6442 The Board reserves the right to reject any or all Proposals. D.M. Homeniuk, C.P.P., CPPO Manager of Purchasing The Durham District School Board 400 Taunton Road East Whitby, Ontario L1R 2K6 (905) 666-6442 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS In the matter of the Estate of Evelyn Clara Clark (aka Evelyn Clara Kelly).date of death August 12, 2006, take notice that the law firm of Gordon F. Allan, Barrister and Solicitor, is acting on behalf of the estate. If you have a claim against the estate, please provide written notice with supporting corroboration on or be- fore March 10, 2008. Gordon F. Allan Barrister and Solicitor 12 St. John’s Sideroad E. Aurora, Ontario L4G 3G8 Tel: (905) 726-3188 Fax No. (905) 726-3098 PICKERING:bright room, share house. $400/mo all inclusive. Smoking home. Parking. First/last. Available immediately. (905)492-2202. SHARE AJAX HOUSE,clean quiet adult occupied. Furnished, satellite TV, internet, house phone, A/C, laundry, parking. First/last. Smoking outside/no pets. $475/inclusive, www.sharemyhouse.ca 905-391- 3809. WHITBY,room avail. in quiet home. $500/mo inclusive, (wkly avail.) Includes internet, 1-park- ing, share use of kitchen, no smoking/pets, first/last/referenc- es. (905)430-8189, (905)259- 8959. AT BLOOR & SIMCOE,Oshawa. Share furnished apt with 2 males. Near all amenities, bed/sitting room, cable/internet, parking in- cluded. Available immediately, lst/last, $450/mo inclusive, View- ing (905)433-4088. NORTH WHITBY,house to share, near all amenities, private bath, use of all facilities, parking. Avail April 1st. First/last. 905-442- 2483 after 5pm. PICKERING: SHARE 3-bedroom townhome with 25yr old female, underground parking, near lake/GO/401, conservation area, waterfront trails. Female pre- ferred. $425+. Immediate. (905)839-6648, (647)273-6942. RITSON/ORMOND,Oshawa. large bedsitting room, en suite bathroom, share kitchen, cable, and phone. Responsible working male preferred. Available any- time. $475/mo. (905)728-6678 WHITBY Large bedsitting room with fireplace, bright, own bath- room, furnished /unfurnished. Kitchen/laundry. High-speed in- ternet, satellite TV, C/air, Bus at door. $580/month. Immediate. (905)666-2535. 2 1995 GTX seadoos with double bunk trailer. Great condition with low hours. $5000 o.b.o. Will sell separately Call 905-434-5686 2 SEADOOS-2003 GTI, 3 seat- er, 2002 RX, 2 seater both have low hours, includes double trailer, 2 water lifts, lifejackets & tubes. Both in great condition- $14,000- 905-697-8850 COVERED, UNCOVERED boat slips now available on Sturgeon Lake, Lindsay, off Hwy.36. Water, hydro, pool, showers on site. Mechanic. Lots of fun at your relaxation destination. Call 705- 324-6667 or email themoorings@sympatico.ca SWIMMING POOLS and Rock Waterfalls. Book early. Over 19 years experience. 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A/P PAGE 20 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, March 05, 2008 newsdurhamregion.com XXXTIPXTEVSIBNSFHJPODPN 4BUVSEBZ "QSJM BNQN 1JDLFSJOH3FDSFBUJPO$PNQMFY &YIJCJUPST8BOUFE 'PSNPSFJOGPSNBUJPO DPOUBDU"VESFZ%FXJUBU FYU <O?@9@KFIJN8EK<; ]fik_\)''/Jgi`e^D\kif <Xjk?fd\>Xi[\eJ_fn DXiZ_)/ÆDXiZ_*' G`Zb\i`e^DXib\kjKiX[\:\eki\ :Xcc8l[i\pXk 0',$+)-$+-.-\ok),. Card of Thanks Sliwowicz, Celine who died tragically on December 20th, 2007 The Sliwowicz Family would like to thank all those who graciously sent their condolences by e-mail, written word, and voice, regarding the passing of their cherished Celine. Thanks to all those who provided comfort through visitation, flowers, cards, mass intentions, and just 'being there'. Special thanks to St. Isaac Jogues Church for the beautiful ceremony, and McEachnie Funeral Home for the tremendous service and comfort. Celine lives in all of our hearts, and she is looking down at us, proud of the way we are carrying on life in her name. 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By Mail: Pick up an application at Ajax C.C. anytime and mail to Ajax Summer Minor Hockey League Ages 5 to 17 years old May to August Season Primetime Games (weeknight games only) Jerseys Awards Certified Officials Computerized Stats NO Fundraising Required Pick. & Ajax Residents Welcome By Internet: New this summer- Register On-Line using your Credit Card. www.hmhl.bizland.com FOR REP. PLAYERS 3 ON 3 SUMMER HOCKEY CALL 905-649-6803 12 Week Schedule Roller Hockey Registration www.eastendsaints.com Sunday, March 9 7:00am to 11:00am At Ajax Community Centre - Rink #4 TYKE players receive $50.00 discount ONLY $145.00 Spots still open in all age groups THE NEWS ADVERTISER, March 5, 2008 PAGE 23 A/Pdurhamregion.com Annandale foursomes reach junior finals By Jim Easson Special to the News Advertiser DURHAM — The 2008 Strauss Can- ada Cup was held Feb. 27 to March 2 at the Interior Savings Centre in Kam- loops, B.C. The reigning world curling champi- onship team and now Ontario Cham- pion team of Glenn Howard at skip, Pickering resident Richard Hart at vice, Brent Laing at second, and Craig Savill as lead, finished the round robin 4-1. The one loss was to Brad Gushue, when the last rock for the win slid too far and Gushue not only stole the game, but also advanced directly into the 1-1 Page Playoff game. Howard, with the same record, was relegated to the 2-2 game against Kevin Martin, where he had the last end stolen again and it sidelined the team. They came home with $5,000 plus $800 for each win. The team now heads for Winnipeg to represent Ontario at the Tim Hor- tons Brier March 8 to 16. ••• This curling reporter also heads to Winnipeg to cover the event. It will be Brier attendance number 29 in a row. I got to see a lot of Canada in those 29 years. ••• Jennifer McGhee coached the Scott Sawatzky, Stacey Hogan, Matt Hard- man and Lesley Pyne Annandale four- some that won the Junior Mixed Zone at the Oshawa Curling Club Pepsi Ju- nior Mixed and Bantam Mixed Play- downs Feb. 23 and 24. The Annandale Bantam Mixed entry winners had Susannah Moylan coach- ing the team of Wesley Forget, Tess Bobbie, Michael Bryson and Courtney Roblin. The two teams advanced to the Oakville Curling Club for the Regional 8 team double knockout playdowns March 1 and 2. The Forget team lost in the A and B Bantam Mixed finals, dropping both games in the extra end and last rock. The Sawatzky team also lost in the B Junior Mixed final in a tight game down to last rock. Two Regional winners in each event now advance to the Ontario finals slat- ed for Midland Curling Club March 26 to 29. ••• The bonspiel list for this season is winding down. The next bonspiel at Annandale is the 43rd running of the St. Pat’s Mixed on Saturday, March 15. Two draws are slated with three six-end games. Included are snacks, lunch, dinner, dance, fun and prizes. ‘It was a great game. Both teams are so skilled’: Reeson coaching staff is on cloud nine.” Prior to Tuesday’s game, the coaches discussed the Monday loss. “Everyone was so focused. I’m so proud of everybody,” Reeson says, pointing to the stellar effort of goalie Andrew Leclair, who had to brush off the Monday loss. “It was a great game. Both teams are so skilled,” Reeson says. Colin Campbell and Blake Boddy scored for Dunbarton, while Tyler Milanovic netted the lone Ajax marker. In the Monday game, Kevin Watts and Hayden Perroni potted a pair apiece for the Rams, with singles by Ryan Brawley and Mark Ramkema. Ian Watters with two, Alex Fortin, Chris Wright and Campbell scored for the Spartans. 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