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April 30, 2008 @ 7:00 p.m. 56 Old Kingston Road , Ajax 905-686-2445 Visit our showroom 239 Station St., Ajax Life is GOOD in a Lifestyle Home! www.lifestyleproducts.ca • SUNROOMS • WINDOWS • ROOFING • DOORS Get local 24/7 newsdurhamregion.com✦ 32 PAGES ✦ Pressrun 50,400 ✦ Optional delivery $6/Newsstand $1 ✦ SUNDAY, APRIL 13, 2008 The Pickering A pane-ful debate Church and state in flap over windows NEWS/2 Panthers have a new coach Former Cougar behind the bench SPORTS/24 Chief of psychiatry says moves will fix hospital’s foundation and allow it to grow By Kristen Calis kcalis@durhamregion.com AJAX — A public meeting designed as a question- and-answer session on moving 20 mental health beds from Ajax to Scarborough turned into accusations, demands for answers, boos and shouts of “Shame!” The Rouge Valley Health System is faced with long- term debt and capital deficiencies that total $78 mil- lion, and moving mental health beds and cutting jobs are part of a plan to improve efficiency and ease finan- cial pressures. “We’ve got to learn how to spend our money more effectively,” said RVHS president and CEO Rik Gander- ton. “We have to fix this situation.” In late March, the Central East Local Health Integra- tion Network board of directors approved a plan by RVHS to cut costs, including the elimination of up to 220 jobs and the consolidation of the mental health in-patient unit at Centenary hospital. The board also asked RVHS to consult the public, since it’s a LHIN requirement. The jam-packed meeting that held nearly 1,000 resi- dents went about 40 minutes over its allotted time with lineups of people still waiting at the microphone to give their opinion. Twelve-year-old Emily Sams was in tears at the end of the meeting. She didn’t get the chance to speak, shouting “Let us speak” when the microphones were turned off. Although the meeting ended, some members of the CELHIN and RVHS stayed to continue conversations. Whitby resident Cadence Grace stepped up to the microphone and described herself, a college graduate and musician, as the face of mental health. “We have discovered once again that you’re using Angry residents challenge cuts Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Jacqueline Smart makes her feelings known to Dr. Steve Fishman, Chief of Psychiatry for the Rouge Valley Health System, after a public meeting at the Ajax Community Centre Thursday night. The Central East Local Health Integration Network hosted the meeting to provide details about the proposed move of the mental health beds to Scarborough from the Ajax-Pickering hospital. Close to a 1,000 people packed the HMS Ajax Room.✦ See Patient, Page 9 newsdurhamregion.com Watch a video from the meeting at newsdurhamregion.com By Keith Gilligan kgilligan@durhamregion.com AJAX — A pane-ful fight is going on be- tween the Town and the congregation of St. Francis de Sales Church. The church wants the 20 stained glass windows in the building the congregation left three years ago because it was too small. Ajax says the windows belong to the Town, after it bought the old building on Church Street South for $50,000. The windows were donated to the church by some of the families who helped build the church, constructed in 1871. Some of the panes include the names of families who donated the windows. The dispute between the Town and the parish is even heading to court, over a noise complaint relating to the ringing of bells by the church. Mayor Steve Parish says when the Town bought the building, the agreement included a clause that said the archdiocese reserved the condition to secure the windows. “I don’t think the archdiocese cared. A segment of the parishioners and the priest did,” Mayor Parish says. When the Town sought designation, “our heritage committee said the stained glass windows were a significant part of the des- ignation and were not to leave the building,” he adds. “I sat down with a representative of the parish and the parish priest and said we could arrange a couple of significant win- dows be saved and given to the new St. Francis. That was rejected. It was everything or nothing,” the mayor notes. In the meantime, the archdiocese allowed the condition to lapse, Mayor Parish says. “There’s a difference of opinion. The archdi- ocese doesn’t care about the windows. They wanted to get the building off their books. “They’ve behaved poorly. They sent a let- ter to a staff member that was insulting and slanderous. I asked for an apology, but no apology was given,” he says. That, he says, was followed by the bell ringing campaign, when bells were rung at all hours over weekends. “We received so many complaints from the surrounding neighbourhood, we had to charge them with our noise bylaw. We wanted to charge them like we wanted a hole in our head,” Mayor Parish states. “All churches ring their bells on Sunday, but they were doing it all the time. It started after this (window incident). How child-like is that?” Reverend Roy Roberts accuses the town of “trampling on the graves” of founding families whose names are inscribed on the windows. The “beautiful, beautiful” stained-glass panels could easily be replaced in the old building with replicas, Rev. Roberts says. “They’re not just a decoration. There’s a sa- cred and spiritual element that raises them to the level of iconography.” Rev. Roberts cast the town among the “ranks of Church persecutors throughout history.” The Father calls the bell-ringing accusa- tions “absurd,” saying, if anything, they’re ringing the bell less often and more quietly than at the old church. --with files from TorStar News Service $%.4!,$%.4!,#%.42%#%.42% -"%2,%! WALK-IN HOURS Daily 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. Sat. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. AMBERLEA SHOPPING CENTRE ON WHITES RD. PICKERING BETWEEN FINCH & HWY 401 • Extractions in Hospital • FREE 2nd Opinion Consultation • Collect from Insurances Readers Choice Award Winner for the past 4 Years durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 2 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, April 13, 2008 Residents hold meeting on Fairport Road traffic PICKERING — The Fairport Road Traffic Calming Com- mittee has been working since January to try to find solu- tions to the traffic and speeding problems on the street. The group has met almost weekly since then to find proper traffic-calming measures that fit the community and will ensure safety of the residents. The committee is inviting all Fairport Road residents to attend an information meeting and presentation on Mon- day, April 14 at 7:30 p.m. It’s at the Agape Temple Adventist Church at 1999 Fairport Rd. (at the corner of Finch Avenue and Fairport Road). Questions and comments can be made to Maurice Brenner at info@mauricebrenner.com. Ajax, St. Francis de Sales Church in pane-ful dispute Stained glass windows at St. Francis de Sales Church have become a bone of contention between the church and the Town of Ajax. Whitby, Brock, Scugog and Region shut out By Reka Szekely rszekely@durhamregion.com DURHAM — With the Province announcing how it will dole out $450 million in infrastructure dol- lars to non-Toronto municipali- ties, it’s a mixed result for Durham, with five of its eight municipalities cashing in for a total of $5 million in grants. Clarington received the biggest chunk of change, almost $2.4 mil- lion, for a new library in Newcastle. Meanwhile Scugog, Whitby, Brock and the Region of Durham did not get any money at all for their proj- ects. “We lucked out,” said Clarington Mayor Jim Abernethy. The grant means Clarington won’t take on debt to pay for the library that’s been planned for several years. Currently the municipality rents space. All municipalities in Ontario, except the City of Toronto, could request funding from the Munici- pal Infrastructure Investment Ini- tiative for one construction-ready project. All types of municipally owned infrastructure projects-- in- cluding water, roads, social hous- ing and recreation-- were eligible, except for transit. The Province received 462 ap- plications and approved 243, in- cluding five in Durham. Jim Clapp, Durham’s commis- sioner of finance, said there’s no information on how the projects were evaluated and why certain projects were approved and oth- ers weren’t, including the Region’s $21-million request for upgrades to the Oshawa Water Supply Plant. “You’d think water would have more of an impact in terms of get- ting some money,” he said. “The flip side might have been we got a lot of money for transit.” In the last budget, it was an- nounced, the Region is getting $82 million for a Hwy, 2 Bus Rapid Transit route, Either way, Mr. Clapp said this process highlights the need for sustainable funding municipalities can count on, in- stead of one-off grants. Ajax Mayor Steve Parish says the size of the project may have been the problem. He raised the issue before Durham submitted its ap- plication. “Quite frankly when I heard it wasn’t approved, I was disappointed, but I felt we were the authors of our own misfor- tune,” he said. “I thought perhaps we should have looked at a project that wasn’t so expensive.” The largest project approved was $20 million for the Ottawa Central Archives and Ottawa Li- brary Technical Services Facility project. Municipalities were able to apply for 100 per cent of proj- ect costs and all of the success- ful applicants received exactly the amount they requested, stated Mr. Clapp’s report to the Region’s fi- nance committee. Mayor Parish said he was pleased the Town of Ajax received $655,000 for the construction of Millers Trail North. The trail will run from Rossland Road to con- nect to the Taunton Road trail. Scugog Mayor Marilyn Pearce agrees with Mr. Clapp that the pro- cess could be improved. “One of the things that would make it better for municipalities is if we weren’t competing for funding,” said the mayor, who also chairs the Region’s finance com- mittee. Mr. Clapp estimates that based on population, Durham would have been entitled to about $20 million. The GTA got slightly less than 13 per cent or $52 mil- lion, of the fund. Durham got nine per cent of that. 120 Centre St. S., Oshawa NO DIPLOMA? NO PROBLEM! COMPLETE YOUR GRADE 12 OR BE READY FOR A NEW JOB IN JUST 7 WEEKS ADULT DAY SCHOOL You’re c l o s e r t h a n y o u t h i n k ! You’re closer than you think! CLASSES BEGIN THURSDAY MAY 1, 2008 REGISTER N O W ! 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All interested parties are invited to attend the Public Meeting of Council and any person who attends the meeting may make representations relating to the proposed by-law. The meeting is to be held: Wednesday, May 7, 2008 10:00 a.m. The Regional Council Chambers 605 Rossland Road East Whitby, Ontario In order that sufficient information is made available to the public, copies of the proposed by-law and the background study are being made available as of April 22, 2008 from the office of the Regional Clerk at 605 Rossland Road East, Level 1, P.O. Box 623, Whitby, ON, L1N 6A3, 905-668-4113 (ext 2054). Interested persons may express their comments at the Public Meeting and/or in writing addressed to the Regional Clerk at the above address no later than 5:00 p.m. on May 30, 2008. All submissions received in writing and those opinions expressed at the Public Meeting will be considered prior to Council’s decision, which is anticipated to be discussed during the Joint Committee meeting of June 10 with a final decision expected during the regular Regional Council meeting of June 18, 2008. Further information may be obtained by contacting Mary Simpson, Director of Financial Planning and Purchasing, Regional Finance Department at 905-668-4113 (ext. 2301). P.M. Madill, A.M.C.T., CMM I Regional Clerk durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 4 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, April 13, 2008 ‘I think it’s despicable that there’s narrow-minded people still out there’ PICKERING — Parks are for everybody to enjoy, not for a few to abuse, says a Pickering council- lor. Anti-Semitic graffiti at David Farr Memorial Park was brought to the attention of Ward 2 Re- gional Councillor Bill McLean Monday. The City reported it, photographed it, and cleaned it by Wednesday. Coun. McLean explained it wasn’t removed immediately because the police had to investigate. “I think it’s despicable that there’s narrow- minded people still out there,” he said. He said graffiti and vandalism cost the City $100,000 each year in staff time and equipment replacement. Last year, for example, a playground was burnt to the ground. He also said issues like this take away from the pride of the community, and can adversely affect real estate in the City as it stigmatizes neighbourhoods. He said residents are also often concerned with their dog’s paws getting cut due to broken beer bottles in parks. Coun. McLean is urging parents to keep a closer eye on their children, and to look out for telling items such as spray cans. “This is something we want to nip in the bud before it gets out of hand,” he said. Anti-Semitic graffiti in Pickering Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo Graffitti can be seen at the tennis courts in David Farr Memorial Park. 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Toronto Public Health wants the federal and provincial govern- ments to ban all commercial ad- vertising of food and beverages, including on television and on the internet, aimed at children under 13. The ban would include ad- vertising during television shows watched primarily by children and ads that appeal primarily to them by using techniques like animated cartoons. They’re seeking support from boards of health -- in Durham, Re- gional council acts as the board of health -- and from educators, in- cluding school boards and teach- ers’ unions. “What’s driving it is the child- hood obesity epidemic,” said Dur- ham’s Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Robert Kyle. According to Sta- tistics Canada, approximately one third of children between ages two and 11 are classified as overweight, with about half of those classified as obese. At a Regional health committee meeting on Thursday, councillors voted to receive for information a report on the issue from Toron- to. But, after the vote at least one councillor, Ajax’s Colleen Jordan, indicated she wanted to endorse it. That can be done at the next Regional council meeting on April 16. The report said there are no re- cent figures on the quantity or con- tent of children’s ads in Canada. However, a 2007 study on U.S. television advertising found chil- dren aged two to seven watch 13,000 ads per year and those aged eight to 12 watch approximately 30,000 per year. For every public service announcement, younger children saw 27 food ads. Dr. Kyle said his job is to support whatever council’s decision is on the issue, but a ban on food and beverage advertising has merit. “Given that there’s pretty clear evidence that kids are susceptible to marketing, it certainly has merit to support it,” said Dr. Kyle. In Canada, there are no regula- tions or legislation regarding food and beverage advertising to kids, except in Quebec, where all forms of commercial advertising to chil- dren is banned. The ban applies to advertising originating in Que- bec and doesn’t affect broadcasts or transmissions from outside the province. In February of this year, 16 com- panies announced they would be shifting their advertising focus under a project called the Cana- dian Children’s Food and Bever- age Advertising Initiative. Eight companies -- Cadbury, Coca-Cola, Hershey, Janes Fam- ily Foods, Mars, McCain, PepsiCo and Unilever -- said they would not direct ads at children under 12. Another eight-- Campbells, Gen- eral Mills, Kellogg, Kraft, McDon- ald’s, Nestle, Parmalat and Weston Bakeries -- said they would direct 100 per cent of children’s ads to “healthier dietary choices.” But, Toronto Public Health says there’s a gap when products like the Froot Loops Smoothie cereal, Kool-Aid Singles and Reese’s Puffs cereal meet the criteria for healthy choices. “These have been cleared by the industry,” said Dr. Kyle. “Do you really think, given the high sugar content, it’s healthful in the context of the childhood obesity problem?” As well, although the companies said they would restrict the use of third party licensed characters, for example characters like Elmo from Sesame Street, advertiser-gener- ated characters like Ronald Mc- Donald were fair game. “What the staff report in Toronto is pointing out is that there are pitfalls to self-regulation,” said Dr. Kyle. And, it’s not just television ad- vertising at issue. Dr. Kyle said kids are bombarded from a variety of sources, including the internet. A survey of GTA children found 68 per cent of kids in Grade 4 to 6 played “advergames” on com- pany websites. Only 16 per cent believed the games were “mainly ads.” Eighty-five per cent of compa- nies most heavily promoted to children have websites. “To what extent you can regulate that, I don’t know,” said Dr. Kyle. Ban junk food ads to kids, Toronto Public Health Fast facts on children’s advertising - In 2005, U.S. children aged two to seven saw 14,000 TV ads - Kids aged eight to 12 saw 30,000 TV ads - For every public service an- nouncement, the youngest chil- dren saw 27 food ads - 85 per cent of food brands most heavily promoted to chil- dren have a website - 68 per cent of GTA kids in Grade 4 to 6 played advergames on company sites - Only 16 per cent knew the games were “mainly ads” - U.S, research found one third of children’s direct purchases were for sweets, snacks and beverages - Three jurisdictions in the world prohibit commercial advertising to children: Sweden, Norway and Quebec Source: Toronto Public Health For all kinds of tastes menusdurhamregion.com We think.. e-mail responses to mjohnston@durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax ON L1S 2H5 newsdurhamregion.com newsroom@durhamregion.com The News Advertiser is a Metroland Media Group newspaper. 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I trust that Ms. Roberts has been to Afghanistan and witnessed the brutally that the Taliban has inflicted upon inno- cent men, women and children. It’s all so easy to sit here in Canada and speak out against the mission in Afghani- stan. I have found that those who are against the mission and want our troops brought home, are usually those who know very little about the military, oppres- sion and why we are there, except for what they see on the six o’clock news. We need to be there until the job is done. Instead of wanting our troops out of Afghanistan and bringing them home, how about speaking out against the mur- derous Taliban and demanding “the Tal- iban lay down their arms.” How would Ms. Roberts feel if we were to bring our troops home now and then hear of a widespread slaughter taking place in Afghanistan at the hands of the Taliban. They have done it before and they will to do it again. Steve Martin Pickering T o some Durham Region residents, the debate over who gets better bang for their buck as taxpayers, an Oshawa or a Toronto homeowner, must seem like a real luxury. Among those are the 3,650 applicants waiting for social housing at the end of 2007. These applicants, often represent- ing not a single person but a whole family, are waiting an average of 30 months, with some families waiting as along as five-and- a-half years in communities like Ajax. That’s five years of scraping to make ends meet, of spending 50 per cent or more of their income on housing, five years of living on the cusp of financial disaster. As Mary Menzies, the Region’s director of social housing, pointed out earlier this year, that means people make choices between purchasing food and paying the rent. It’s shockingly easy in Ontario to work full time and barely pay the rent. At $10 per hour, above the minimum wage, a resident would only earn $800 every two weeks, and that’s not including deductions for income tax, the Canada Pension Plan and Employ- ment Insurance (which they may never be able to access, but that’s another column altogether). Consider that a one-bedroom apartment in an apartment building eas- ily costs more than $800, especially in the western part of Durham. And, that’s not to say renters aren’t pay- ing property taxes, because they are within their rent. The announcement of 131 new afford- able housing units in Durham earlier this year was certainly welcome news and much needed. The four projects are being funded through the Canada-Ontario Affordable Housing Program, a partnership between the Province and the federal gov- ernment. However, as Ontario’s Municipal Affairs and Housing Minister Jim Watson pointed out in a recent visit to Durham, the federal government is set to turn off the tap on social housing dollars on March 31, 2009. Unless new initiatives are announced, the feds will be contributing zero dollars toward social housing within a couple of decades. Mr. Watson said that would mean a crisis not only in Ontario, but also in the country as a whole. And, considering the fact a 30- month wait for housing is already consid- ered a crisis by many, the implications of a bigger crunch are chilling. Mr. Watson’s Liberals announced in their most recent budget they’d spend $100 million to repair social housing across the province. Durham’s piece of that pie was $2.9 million. Sounds great, until you consider Durham alone needs an additional $129 to $149 million for repairs and upgrades in the next 20 years. To meet that shortfall, the Region would have to spend between $11 and $13 million above the $4.7 million contributed to its reserves to ensure it does not go into debt. The issue of repairs is a big one, with the City of Oshawa recently considering dumping some of its social housing stock because of the high cost of repairs. They backed off after public pressure, but the situation highlights the challenges faced by cash-strapped municipalities. Driveways need to be paved, roofs need to be replaced, walls painted and so on. And, the longer repairs are left undone, the more expensive they become, if for no other reason than inflation. The fact is families can’t escape the vicious cycle of poverty until they can afford to pay the rent. Once they do, they can work toward owning homes of their own and debating which community pres- ents the best bang for their buck. Reka Szekely’s column normally appears every third Sunday. E-mail her at rszekely@durhamregion.com. Social housing crisis grows Reka Szekely Councillor off base with call for speed-limit review F or years we’ve heard several council- lors in Ajax and Pickering say that the No. 1 complaint they hear from resi- dents is about speeding. So, imagine our surprise to hear Pickering Regional Coun- cillor Rick Johnson call for a review of and possibly higher speeds on some roads. We don’t agree and are even less enthu- siastic about some of the reasoning he used which, to put it nicely, was intriguing. Councillor Johnson, at a Regional works committee meeting, cited roads that have been widened in recent years, such as Brock Road just south of Taunton Road, as good candidates for a speed review. The implication is the speed limit there, 60 kilometres per hour, is too low. “When it’s four lanes, do you still need it to be 60?” he asked at the meeting. In a word, yes. Just south of Taunton, the four-lane stretch is short before the road narrows to two lanes. To increase the speed limit in that small section makes no sense. Imagine a southbound driver stopped at the lights on the north side of Taunton and then having a green light, in two respects, to accelerate to 80 km/h for what, a half-kilometre stretch? Councillor Johnson also noted “a review has to be done of some of these roads that have become speed traps for Durham police to pick off one (driver) after the other.” He said most people drive at the speed at which they’re comfortable and “if you’ve never had a speeding ticket, maybe it’s because the speed on that road is not the right speed.” We would argue drivers caught by police are breaking the posted speed limit and the law and deserve tickets. Similarly, if you’ve never had a speeding ticket, the reason is that you haven’t been caught exceeding the speed limit. The level of comfort is also a bit of an odd remark. Motorists can travel at 100 or 110 km/h on a 400-series highway, 80 km/ h on, for example, Hwy. 7, and 60, 50 or 40 km/h on town and city streets. We don’t have a German autobahn, after all, with no speed limit but a recommended one. To us, all of this just reeks of making excuses for and accommodating people who drive too fast. We know this isn’t Coun. Johnson’s intention, and he was quick to state he doesn’t want to see increased speed limits across the board. He also mentioned Rossland Road at Coronation Road which, we note, is in close proximity to two high schools attend- ed by around 2,800 students. Increasing speed limits doesn’t wash, and certainly not for the reasons given by Coun. Johnson. THE NEWS ADVERTISER, April 13, 2008 PAGE 7 Pdurhamregion.com Photos by Ron Pietroniro/Metroland 1 2 43 5 6 7 8 9 10 Local swimmers at Olympic trials 1. Ajax Aquatic Club’s Greg Laughlin. 2. Olympic Stadium in Montreal. 3. Julian Monks of the Ajax Aquatic Club. 4. The Olympic Park pool. 5. 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Parents or Grade 8 girls can call the Dur- ham Health Connection Line at 905-666-6241 or 1-800-841-2729 to schedule the vaccine at a school or a monthly immunization clinic. Health department provides free HPV vaccine for Grade 8 girls the people with the most to lose to shield yourselves from your own mistakes,” she said to the cheering crowd. Ms. Grace has spent six weeks in the unit during the past nine months and says it’s always close to full. “It’s Centenary that has difficulty filling in-patient beds, not Ajax,” she said. She added if the LHIN and RVHS staff took a pay cut, they could save millions of dollars a year, which brought the crowd to its feet. The RVHS has stated only 77 per cent of mental health beds are utilized. In a breakdown at the stake- holder meeting Wednesday, RVHS director of mental health Cheryl Williams said RVAP has an occupancy rate of 80-to-82 per cent, whereas Centenary patients fill 72-to-74 per cent of the beds. “But, still there are more patient days at Centenary than Ajax,” she said, adding stays are usually around 10 days at RVAP and 12 days at Centenary. Ms. Williams’s justifications for the changes were met with boos from the crowd. “All in-patient beds will be available, just at a differ- ent location,” she said. Ms. Williams said consolidation allows the creation of a critical mass of care. She said mental health services can still be accessed through RVAP, and that current mental health care is focusing on community programs, and out-patient services. “Hospitals should only be used when all other less-restrictive approaches have not been beneficial,” she said. She added crisis hours are increasing to 16 hours a day and follow-up care will take place in the community, whether through the hospital or other mental health programs in the area. Bill Parish, co-chairman of the Friends of Ajax Pickering Hospital, also stirred the crowd up by grill- ing the panel with a number of questions and com- ments. He noted the public should have been con- sulted before the decision to move the beds was approved. “They’ve abused the process and they’ve abused power and they shouldn’t get away with that,” he said. Ajax resident Chris Andersen, who has suffered from depression, asked if a decision has been made, and if it had, “what the hell are we doing here?” Deborah Hammons, CEO of the CELHIN, explained the plan was approved, and James Meloche, senior director of planning, integration and community en- gagement, later added the reason for the meeting was to determine the community’s needs, how to improve services and ease issues such as transportation con- cerns. Wendy Lawson, who’s been a mental health in- patient at the hospital, said she’s seen someone snap and tear the wiring off the ceiling in the ward and said she couldn’t imagine if that person had to be trans- ported to Centenary. “When you snap, you snap, and there is no time,” she said. Dr. Steve Fishman, chief of psychiatry, explained in an interview after the meeting that senior manage- ment, more specifically, Mr. Ganderton, are “picking up the pieces in a very difficult situation. “You can’t have growth on a rotten foundation,” Dr. Fishman said. “If you can fix the foundation then you can grow.” Ashley Swalm said she’s waited 10 hours in crisis to be seen in the past and mentioned “then to be trans- ferred to Centenary is really unbelievable.” Dr. Fishman said later that 10-hour waits are “un- acceptable” and said a mental health area is planned to go in the RVAP to help improve and co-ordinate service. Ms. Swalm, along with a number of others, asked what happened to the nine beds intended for the mental health unit that were announced with the redevelopment. Mr. Ganderton said RVHS has not been given addi- tional funding for them as of yet, but did say the beds will go toward the expansion at RVAP. “We’re in discussions with the LHIN as to the best use for those beds,” he said. THE NEWS ADVERTISER, April 13, 2008 PAGE 9 Pdurhamregion.com Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photos Above, almost 1,000 people packed the HMS Ajax Room at the Ajax Community Centre for the CELHIN information meeting about the plan to move mental health beds from Ajax to Scarborough. At left, Rouge Valley Health System President and CEO Rik Gander- ton tries to answer a question from the audience. Below, Rick Janson, an OPSEU representative, speaks at the public meeting. At bottom, Lewis Parsons wasn’t happy when he was cut off from asking a question at the meeting. 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Provincial autism campaign kicks off at Pickering school Local teacher initiated awareness, fundraising By Josie Newman jnewman@durhamregion.com DURHAM — The damp weather out- side didn’t dampen the enthusiasm in- side William Dunbar Public School on April 4 as students wearing their school colours of purple, green, and yellow kicked off this year’s Together for Autism campaign. Intentionally held at William Dunbar, the birthplace of a provincial fundraising campaign for autistic children, the eighth Together for Autism campaign is now recognized by 600 schools around the province. Emmanouela Dimas, a special educa- tion teacher who started the campaign in 2001 after she was seconded into teach- ing special education, said she immedi- ately developed a deep empathy for her autistic students. “As a special ed teacher, I saw that au- tistic children were isolated. Other chil- dren didn’t know what to say to them -- teachers and parents didn’t know either. Autistic children don’t look any different, but the condition affects the way their brain works,” Ms. Dimas told the cheering crowd. Her empathy and a deep conviction that autistic children need to be recog- nized as unique individuals spurred Ms. Dimas to begin what she thought was just a local walkathon in 2001. The first walkathon and another fund- raising event raised $8,000. By 2002, news of what Ms. Dimas had begun spread throughout the Greater Toronto Area and several other schools wanted to hold sim- ilar fundraisers. Dubbed Toonies for Au- tism, the 2002 campaign raised $90,000. The annual event has since spread prov- ince-wide and $817,000 was raised in 2007 alone. “It’s gratifying because of the changes I’ve seen, the growth I’ve seen because of the love and acceptance of these children. Once the other children began to under- stand what autism is, the number of kids gathered around my little autistic guys couldn’t be counted,” said Ms. Dimas. An annual award is now given in her name for the school that raises the most funds for autism. Lisa Wilson, president of Autism On- tario’s Durham Region chapter and the mother of a six-year-old autistic son, said autistic children need a lot of kindness and a lot of understanding. Ms. Wilson said there are more than 600 students in the Durham District School Board who are affected by some form of autism, properly known as autism spec- trum disorder because of the wide variety of ways it can affect an individual. She said there are 3,800 people of all ages in Durham Region who have the disorder. In 2007, the Ministry of Education is- sued a memo to every school board to adopt the educational principles proven to be effective for autistic children. Most children currently receive treat- ment in the community, but the ministry wants it to become more accessible for children in their own schools. It’s currently a pilot program in three classrooms in Durham Region, said Ms. Wilson. World Autism Day was celebrated April 2 to bring awareness about the prevalence of autism, which is estimated to affect one out of every 150 children worldwide. Male children are diagnosed three to four times more frequently than females. Together for Autism Day is officially held April 25 and William Dunbar is cele- brating it with a 1.5-kilometre walk along Glenanna Road, Fairport Road, Finch Av- enue, and Dixie Road. ‘It’s gratifying because of the changes I’ve seen, the growth I’ve seen because of the love and acceptance of these children .’ -- TEACHER EMMANOUELA DIMAS Dr. Maria Montessori believed that no human being is educated by another person. He must do it himself or it will never be done. A truly educated individual continues to learn long after the hours and years he spends in the classroom because he is motivated from within by a natural curiosity and love for knowledge. Dr. Montessori felt, there- fore, that the goal of early childhood education should not be to ﬁ ll the child with facts from a pre- selected course of studies, but rather to cultivate his own natural desire to learn. 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Their stories, ranging from the Canadian Tour to a scholarship in South Carolina, are told in- side this year’s edition of Golf 2008. Enjoy. Visit one of Canada’s Premier Golf Destinations The Royal Ashburn Golf Club 995 Myrtle Road West, Ashburn, Ontario L0B 1A0 Tel: 905-686-1121 www.royalashburngolfclub.com The Royal Ashburn Golf Club - Tartan Terrace (Dinner selections change regularly but may include: New York Steak, Prime Rib, Caribbean Red Snapper, Chicken Supreme, Pasta and many other tempting offerings) Mon – Thursday $100.00/person After 2:00PM $90.00/person Friday $105.00/person After 2:00PM $95.00/person a $122.00 – $127.00 value Dining room open – 5:00PM Twilight Golfers Special Mon – Friday, after 3:30PM receive green fees and shared power cart. 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(3 day advance booking) Green fee for guardian Tues – Friday $30.00 GREEN FEES POWER CARTS ALL PRICES INCLUDE TAXES Mon – Thursday $35.00/person Friday $38.00/person Mon-Thursday 6:00am - 6:51am $65.00 7:00am - 7:51am $72.50 8:00am - 9:25am $80.00 Friday 6:00am - 6:51am $70.00 7:00am - 7:51am $77.50 8:00am - 9:25am $85.00 The Royal Ashburn...Canada’s Premier Golf Club The Royal Ashburn Golf Club opened in 1962 has been a vision in the making. Wilson Paterson, the owner of the golf club, purchased the property in 1959 and started immediately in shaping the course. The golf club opened three years later as an 18 hole facility and the dream to build one of the ¿ nest golf courses in Ontario had begun. Today, The Royal Ashburn Golf Club is ranked among the top 50 golf courses in Cana- da and has become recognized around the world. Although the layout of the golf course remains similar as when it ¿ rst opened, the club looks nothing like it did even 20 years ago. Greens and tees have been rebuilt; ponds, bunkers and mounding have been strategically placed to add beauty and enjoyment to the course. The golf course is magni¿ - cently manicured and the attention to detail is evident from the moment one arrives. The clubhouse has undergone many renovations during the club’s history. Boasting two well-appointed banquet halls for weddings and banquets, two state-of-the-art conference and meet- ing rooms, and an upscale dining room (Butler’s Dining Room) the club has become a favourite meeting place. The new Tartan Terrace, a 2500 square foot outdoor patio overlooking the gar- dens with spectacular views of the golf course, has become a popular spot for all guests. The fully stocked RA Pro- shop, with large windows looking out to the Tartan Terrace and ¿ rst tee, is a wonderful place to load up on branded gol¿ ng accessories and top-of-the-line equipment. For the past several years, there have been many discussions about putting in an elevator to better serve guests. In 2008 this has become a reality. Con- struction began in early January and the project is scheduled for completion by the middle of April. Located in the centre of the building, the new elevator is within easy access from all entrances and opens up on the second À oor to a stunning new foyer. Featuring skylights for natural light, architectural crown moldings, and elegant light ¿ xtures, the new space creates a grand entrance to the Compton Room. With this lat- est renovation the facility is now 100% wheel chair accessible to better serve wedding guests, golf event participants and corporate function attendees. The club has also re¿ nished the RA Pro- shop and Butler’s Dining Room, with further plans to renovate the Boardroom later in the year. The Boardroom, lo- cated off the main hallway, will feature state-of-the-art Audio and Video equip- ment, a tele-conference phone, a cus- tom boardroom table to provide the per- fect setting for small to medium-sized groups. The tastefully decorated room will also function as an exquisite pri- vate dining room for intimate functions. For those who regularly visit The Royal Ashburn Golf Club, the innovations made for the 2008 season will reÀ ect the club’s familiar ongoing commitment to excellence. The Royal Ashburn Golf Club is truly a unique facility. The staff are always friendly and personable and will go out of their way to make sure everyone is looked after. On the ¿ rst tee golfers are greeted by the club starter dressed in the exclusive Royal Ashburn tar- tan kilt, designed exclusively for The Royal Ashburn, and registered with the International Tartan Index. The dining room staff also wears kilts made from the same Royal Ashburn Tartan add- ing to the atmosphere of the club. The Tartan was designed by Robbie Sprules, Lord of Wrentnall and Wilson and San- dra Paterson. Wilson and Sandra À ew to Scotland in 2005 to work with expert designers from the Lochcarron Mill where the tartan design was completed. Visitors love to have their pictures taken along side of one of the kilted staff. In 2006 the club was granted Armorial Bearings (Coat of Arms) by the author- ity vested in the Governor General of Canada to exercise the prerogative of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of Canada. The Armorial Bearings re- À ect the signi¿ cant achievements of The Royal Ashburn Golf Club and form a unique and lasting tribute to one of the nation’s premier clubs. A little known fact, The Royal Ashburn Golf Club has become a well-recog- nized international venue. In 1999 the club hosted His Royal Highness The Prince Andrew Duke of York, during his much-celebrated visit to Lake¿ eld College School. As well, the club has played host to wedding parties from Bermuda and abroad and regularly host groups from Scotland and Ireland. The RAGC has hosted the Canadian Tour Fall Qualifying School for over 34 years. This international event sees professional and amateur golfers from as far away as Japan, Australia, Trini- dad, New Zealand, Scotland, England, Argentina and the USA. All Canadian provinces are represented with many others competing to earn playing sta- tus on the Canadian Tour. By hosting the Canadian Tour Quali¿ er, The Royal Ashburn holds the title of the longest running professional golf event, held at one venue, in all of Canada. During the past 34 years, the club has hosted many great players including Kirk Triplett, Stephen Ames, Billy Ray Brown, Jack Nicklaus Jr. and more recent notables such as Jon Mills. Many famous golfers have started their careers at The Royal Ashburn. The Royal Ashburn Golf Club opens for its 46th season this spring. Over time it has quietly become a world-class facil- ity, rivaling other great Canadian clubs. With ¿ ve sets of tees, the golf course of- fers golfers of all abilities a great test of golf. In addition the facilities provide the perfect setting for weddings, golf events, corporate functions and as it turns out, on occasion, a Royal Visitor. To ¿ nd out more about The Royal Ashburn Golf Club: www.royalashburngolfclub.com info@royalashburngolfclub.com 905-686-1121 durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 14 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, April 13, 2008 2 great courses... 1 convenient location DEMO DAYDEMO DAY Sat. May 3, 2008 Sat. May 3, 2008 11 am to 3pm11 am to 3pm Callaway • Cobra • PingCallaway • Cobra • Ping www.lakeridgelinks.com 905.428.6321 • Two-18 hole Courses • Practice Range • Memberships • Golf Lessons - Clinics • Public Welcome • Twilight & Senior Rates • Power Carts • Fully Stocked Pro Shop • Tournaments, Weddings & Business Meetings • Capacity 200 • Ride & Dine 7 Days a week NEWNEW www.brucesgolfrewards.com Bruce’s Golf Rewards Touring Professional Derek Gillespie - Oshawa Resident Follow his career as Bruce’s Golf Rewards supports his goal to play full time on the PGA Tour. 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Sign up online or at our participating golf courses for FREE GOLFFREE GOLF SAVINGS UP TO 50% OFFSAVINGS UP TO 50% OFF THE NEWS ADVERTISER, April 13, 2008 PAGE 15 A/Pdurhamregion.com 2008 season opens in California By Brad Kelly bkelly@durhamregion.com PHOENIX, Arizona -- When Oshawa’s Derek Gil- lespie turned profession- al, he had his entire golf career mapped out in his mind. It was going to be a sim- ple and easy rise to the top. His version included taking his lofty credentials earned at the University of Arizona to one of the de- velopmental tours where he would get a taste of the lifestyle and the money, making the transition to the grand stage of the PGA Tour within a couple of years. “The first year I got my Canadian Tour card I thought I would play out here for one to three years and then move on,” he says with a bit of a chuckle. “But it’s been a little tougher than it sounds.” Along the way, there have been hurdles, forks in the road, roadblocks and ultimately, almost a divorce from the game. It has been much tougher than he originally thought, and for the past seven seasons, now entering his eighth, he has been stalled on the Canadian Tour, still trying to make the jump up the ladder of profes- sional golf. His next chance to start all over again is this week- end at the Spring Interna- tional in Modesto, Califor- nia as the Canadian Tour opens its season. The goal this time around, just like every other season, remains the same. “The goal every year is to get off the Canadian Tour and move up,” he says with confidence during a phone interview from Ari- zona, where he has lived during the winter months for the past few years. “I’ve had the opportu- nity to win in the past and haven’t won, so that has to change. The goal at the start of the year is to win once or twice before the tour gets to Canada.” He graduated from Ari- zona in 2000 with all the tools and credentials to make it big. He turned pro on the Tuesday of the Bell Canadian Open of that year, and by the end of the final day of the tournament, he was the low Canadian, tied for 42nd with such nota- bles as Davis Love III and Jeff Sluman. The following week he landed a top-20 spot at a CPGA event and shortly after, was second at Canadian Q-school. In his first year on the Ca- nadian Tour he was named the Rookie of the Year, and the following year, won the award for Most Improved Canadian, finishing third on the Canadian Tour Order of Merit. But every subsequent year reads like the next. Top finishes, de- cent earnings, but always falling just short of getting to the next stage in his de- velopment. He’s hoping this year will be the one that finally puts him over the hump. “I have improved my swing from last year, and if I keep improving, I will make the advance,” says Gillespie, who turns 30 in July. “I want to win the money title out here and that will let me bypass the first stage of Q-school which always gives me a hard time.” Indeed, the top two on the Order of Merit get a free pass through to the second round of Q-school. Three times (2002, 2003 and 2007) during his ca- reer he has finished third. It’s getting past that first stage of Q-school that has given him fits. “The putts at the first stage of Q-school just don’t drop for me,” he reasons. “It’s tough to put my finger on why. “It’s not as easy as peo- ple think.” Locally, Gillespie will be doing some work with Lak- eridge Links when avail- able, helping to launch Bruce’s Golf Rewards pro- gram in memory of Bruce Summers. Members will benefit from playing golf at seven of Durham Region’s finest courses, and as well, a tour with 22 events scheduled in six divisions for 2008 is planned. Gil- lespie may even contribute a blog to the site, updat- ing his progress and giv- ing readers some insight to life on tour. More informa- tion can be found at www. brucesgolfrewards.com. Gillespie back at it on Canadian Tour Derek Gillespie Bio Birthdate: July 6, 1978 Birthplace: Oshawa College: University of Arizona 2007: 3rd Canadian Tour Order of Merit; finished first in birdies and first in eagles; earned $64,209 Career highlights: Low Canadian (T42nd) at Canadian Open in 2000; Canadian Tour Rookie of Year (2001); Won Barefoot Championship at Myrtle Beach (2002); Won Corona Ixtapa Classic (2003); Three top-10 finishes on Canadian Tour (2004); Shot course record (60) Barton Creek Austin Challenge (2005); Tied for 15th Canadian Tour Championships (2006). Celebrating 40 Years of Golf – Since 1968 Glen Cedars Golf Club is a mature, pictur- esque golf course and a favourite of many golfers in the Durham and Toronto area. This 18-hole course is challenging and enjoyable in a country setting. The Clubhouse was renovated completely last year, and that with the new fl eet of GPS Equipped Power Carts makes this the perfect location for your next golf outing. Commemorating their 40th An- niversary, Glen Cedars will be offering $40 Green Fee Tuesdays for the entire season. (Holidays excluded). Call 905.427.7737 ext 423 to book your Tee Time. Celebrating 10 Years The Deer Creek Academy is celebrating their 10th Anniversary this year. Named the Best Practice and Best Teaching Facility for the past 8 years makes The Academy the best location to improve, practice and pre- pare your game for this season. Featuring private and group lessons, Junior Camps, Pee Wee Clinics (for children as young as 5) as well as a 9-hole golf course, Salem Ridge, and 5 CPGA Professionals - why would you go anywhere else? Deer Creek Golf & Banquet Facility This location is the destination for many people in the Durham Region and Toronto area, offering a stunning 50,000 square foot banquet facility, private terraces for each banquet room, 45 Championship Golf Holes and 2 restaurants. They can host events from 12 to 1,200 people and Golf Tournaments from 40 - 400 golfers. Mr. C’s Restaurant Located right at The Deer Creek Golf & Banquet Facility, overlooking the pristine golf course, Mr. C’s is the choice for many Durham diners. Featuring Steak and Sea- food and many item prepared table-side, this location is the perfect location for any din- ner. Open Tuesday through Sunday all year. Memberships Deer Creek Golf Clubs are currently offering Memberships - both Personal and Corporate. You have many options when it comes to a Personal membership. Deer Creek offers Full, Weekday, Senior (for those 60 and over), Couples and Junior (up to 17 years old) Memberships. Cart packages are op- tional. The Deer Creek Academy also has membership options available, for the prac- tice facility and the 9-hole golf course, Sa- lem Ridge. The new Corporate Membership is a fantastic option for an organization of any size, offering the membership not to cer- tain individuals, but rather any employee of the organization! Starting at less than $4500 (Golf & Power Cart for all of their 72 holes), the Corporate Membership should not be overlooked. Check the website for details or call 905.427.7737. Golf Tournaments The Deer Creek Golf & Banquet Facility has been a favourite tournament destination for years, and this year, they have enhanced their services. In addition to the Bag on Cart ser- vice (drop off your bag right from your car to be placed on your Power Cart), Bottled Water, Scoring (using a state of the art GPS right on the cart), Registration Area, designated areas for all meals, and of course pristine golfi ng conditions, Deer Creek now offers each an every Shotgun Tournament a Golf Tourna- ment Ambassador. This person will be with the Tournament at all times throughout the event to react to special requests and make every moment of the tournament enjoyable and fl awless. The addition of a Corporate Merchandiser to the staff makes the prizing a breeze for Organizers. This individual works with all the Golfi ng merchandise suppliers and can build the best individual and group prizing options, at a great price. Having all of these services in one location will make for a fl awless execution, making the job of Tournament Organizer an easy one. Deliver- ing the best value Golf Tournaments is the goal of the Deer Creek team. There are still some dates available for the 2008 season, so if you are considering a Golf Tournament for 40 to 400 players, contact Deer Creek at 905.427.7737 ext 241 or Glen Cedars (for up to 160 players) at 905.427.7737 ext 422. Banquets, Events and Galas Deer Creek Golf & Banquet Facility has a reputation that is second to none. Having been recognized as the Best Convention Centre and the Best Banquet Facility in Dur- ham, they have a lot to live up to. Teamed with the breathtaking ambiance of the banquet facility, fl oor to ceiling windows overlooking the golf course and a location that is central to Durham and Toronto, their Event Coordinators are at your service to put together the best event possible. From the beginning of planning processes, the team of Special Event Coordinators are on hand to ensure that every question is answered and even things you hadn’t thought of – are in fact thought of. They can help choose menus, linens, décor, location and timing for your event. With years of planning experi- ence, the Deer Creek team will make your planning fl awless. Then, on the day of your event, the Coordinator or the Banquet Man- ager are with you for the entire time. They will act proactively to your requests and make your event execution fl awless. Mother’s Day on May 11, 2008 Finally, Deer Creek Golf & Banquet Facil- ity is again pleased to offer Durham their stunning Mother’s Day Buffet. This year, Deer Creek is offering both a Brunch Buffet (10am-2pm) and a Dinner Buffet (5-7pm). With a Chef Manned Carvery, Sensational Salads and Antipastos, Chef Manned Crepe Station and a Decadent Duet of Choco- late Fountains, Deer Creek will help you treat your Mom to the Exceptional. Call 905.427.7737 ext 259 for reservations. Deer Creek Golf Clubs, through their long- term strategy planning, have committed to delivering superior value of services to each and every customer. Being able to off you golf of many different levels, casual and fi ne dining, golf lessons, event management and wedding services, Deer Creek Golf Clubs should be your next call. Visit their website at www.golfdeercreek. com to view photos, menus and all their golf rates for the 2008 Season. Deer Creek Golf Clubs - Deer Creek Golf & Banquet Facility, Glen Cedars Golf Club and The Deer Creek Academy continue to be named the BEST in the GTA and in Durham Region. The Best Value in the GTA (Silver) The Best Practice Facility in the GTA (Gold, for the 7th year in a row) The Best Teaching Facility in the GTA (Gold, for the 7th year in a row) The Best Pro Shop in the GTA (Bronze) 2 of the Top 18 Holes in the GTA (Black Pearl #2, Diamond #7 Best Convention Centre in Durham Best Banquet Facility in Durham Best 9 Hole Golf Course in Durham (Salem Ridge) SIMPLY EXCEPTIONAL 905.427.7737 • 1.866.661.6617 www.golfdeercreek.com OPEN HOUSES at The DEER CREEK ACADEMY April 19, 2008 at DEER CREEK GOLF & BANQUET FACILITY April 26, 2008 Check our website or call 905.427.7737 ext 225 for details. 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F== THE NEWS ADVERTISER, April 13, 2008 PAGE 17 A/Pdurhamregion.com BIRTHDAYS, ANNIVERSARIES, IN MEMORIAMS AND MOREWill Mitchell and Tyler Martin make the grade OSHAWA -- Will Mitchell and Tyler Martin, two gradu- ates of the Durham College varsity golf team and Profes- sional Golf Management Pro- gram, are gearing up to make their debut on the Canadian Professional Golf Tour this season. The tour teed off this week as the season opened with the 2008 Spring International at the Del Rio Country Club in Modesto, California. Will Mitchell was a stand- out golfer with the Durham Lords varsity golf team. In two seasons, he accumulat- ed a total of six national and provincial medals, including Durham College alumni ready to tee off on Canadian Tour winning the individual CCAA national title in 2006. Mitch- ell also saw success interna- tionally as he finished 8th at the 2006 FISU World Univer- sity Golf Championship held in Turin, Italy. Last season, Mitchell finished 6th on the Great Lakes Tour Order of Merit and became a member of the Canadian Tour finish- ing 7th overall at Qualifying School, becoming exempt for all 2008 Canadian Profes- sional Golf Tour events. At Qualifying School last September, Tyler Martin be- came a non-exempt member of the Canadian Tour for the 2008 season. Martin is one of the most decorated golfers in Durham College history as he won a total of 11 medals provincially and nationally as captain of the men’s golf team for three seasons. Dur- ing the 2005 season, Martin swept both the provincial and national individual titles, while winning OCAA gold in the team competition. For his efforts that season, Mar- tin was named the Durham College Athlete of the Year. You can expect to see a lot of the young golfer on tour this season, but he was not in the field of 156 golfers this weekend. For more than 20 years, the Canadian Professional Golf Tour has proven to be an out- standing training ground for PGA tour success. PGA tour winners who apprenticed on the Canadian Tour include Mike Weir, Michael Camp- bell, Todd Hamilton, Steve Stricker, Stuart Appleby, Chris DiMarco, Nick Watney and Arron Oberholser. The Tournament Players Asso- ciation represents more than 200 members from around the world and is the voice of professional golf in Canada. For more information on the Canadian Professional Golf Tour, visit www.cantour. com. Durham College graduates Tyler Martin (left) and Will Mitchell will be playing on the Canadian Tour this year. 20 MINUTES FROM OSHAWA MEMBERSHIPS 4 day from $950 5 day from 1200 7 day from 1700 DINNER & GOLF SPECIAL FOR 2 After 4pm for only $49.99 per person (Includes taxes). A $175.00 Value! Includes: • A choice of : Steak or Chicken Dinner • 9 holes of golf • A shared cart APRIL SPECIAL • Monday to Friday any time $45 for golf & cart • Weekends and Holidays any time $50 for golf & cart MAY SPECIAL • Monday to Friday any time $55 for golf & cart • Weekends and Holidays $65 before 1pm and $55 after 1pm Weddings “Voted most scenic golf course in Ontario by the Toronto Star Boogeyman” 5240 Lakeridge Road • Pickering • Ontario L0B 1A0 7 Km. north of Hwy 7,located on the left just past the railway tracks 905-655-4738 • 1-888-566-8266 www.heatherglen.ca Ask about our beautiful banquet facilities available. FREEFREEFREEFREE Power Cart Rental until the end of April 2008 2 for 12 for 12 for 12 for 1 Green Fee buy 1 get 1 free on 9 holes only Monday - Friday From May 1 - May 30, 2008 excluding holidays Mandatory Power Cart not included HHEATHER GLEEATHER GLENNgolf course Book your tee time... • 9 Executive Holes • 9 Championship Holes “You always have time for 9” Lakeridge Rd. S. at Bayly St. Ajax 905.426.4653905.426.4653 www.carrutherscreekgolf.ca NOW OPEN FOR PLAYNOW OPEN FOR PLAY DURHA M11 in in “The Jewel “The Jewel of the Kawarthas” of the Kawarthas” For more details: Contact Wayne Ritchie - Director of Golf @ ( 888) 321-9653 x21 or Email: writchie@wolfrungolfcourse.com Tournament Dates Still Available Book on line www.wolfrungolfcourse.com “OPENING SOON” CALL FOR DATE YOU JUST GOTTA PLAY IT!! $ 50.00 $ 45.00 After 1pm 2008 S PRING S PECIALS “Play All Day” ~ Golf & Cart Book a 4-some & receive an additional $5.00 off (all rates include taxes) April Mon-Fri $ 45.00 $ 40.00 Sat, Sun & Holidays May 1-15 Mon-Fri $ 50.00 $ 40.00 Sat, Sun & Holidays $ 55.00 $ 45.00 durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 18 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, April 13, 2008 By Brian McNair bmcnair@durhamregion.com OSHAWA -- If you think a 5-foot-2, 104-pound wisp of a thing hitting a golf ball more than 250 yards is impressive, you’d be right. If you think it’s the most remarkable thing Addi McLaren has done in her 20 years, well, you’d be off the mark there. McLaren, of Oshawa, who received a full golf scholarship at South Carolina State University, began overcoming hur- dles even before her memory can recall. In fact, when she was adopted out of a bleak Romanian orphanage at the age of four, she was just beginning to talk and had enough trouble walking straight, let alone thinking of hitting a ball that way. But what would happen over the next 16 years is an inspiring story of what love and devotion can do, and how far it can reach. Let’s start with Addi and Tanner, who were adopted together by Michael and Colleen McLaren when they lived in Alberta. They were among the first who came to Canada in the wake of the op- pressive Nicolae Ceaucescu era, which saw some 100,000 children in need of families after he was overthrown in 1989. The McLarens, who had already ad- opted a daughter, Kyle, from within Canada, were so touched by the Roma- nian saga, they started the International Families Adoption Association, which is still going strong to this day in Alberta. And, while that association was help- ing others, the McLarens were doing just fine themselves thanks in part to a gift from Colleen’s brother: a trampoline. “The kids were just on that thing all the time and before you knew it all of them were just incredibly co-ordinated,” Colleen recalls. “It’s incredible to know that (Addi) went from being a kid with a shaved head, living in really horrible circum- stances, someone who could barely walk, to a kid that has not only gradu- ated high school, got a full golf scholar- ship, made the honour roll, and was voted most valuable player,” she adds. “So, you compare the two sides of Addi and she’s come a long way.” Indeed, she has. The family, which moved to Port Perry in 1996 and then to Oshawa, used sports as part of the healing process. That was thanks in large part to their father, Mi- chael, who is Addi’s mentor and chief rival on the golf course. Addi, active also in volleyball, basket- Addi McLaren has come a long way in a short time ball and soccer, didn’t quite share her father’s passion for golf at first, but was so good at it by the time she gradu- ated from Cartwright High School as the top student athlete, she earned a full ride to South Carolina State. “I’m a person who’s very competitive, so I never like to lose,” she explains. “When my dad introduced me to that sport, I was determined to beat him. He always gave me challenges and always pushed me to strive for more.” She says she beats her dad about half the time they play together, including once last week, but plans to lay a whuppin’ on him this sum- mer. And chances are she will after the development she showed this past season, when she finished as her team’s top player with an av- erage score of about 79. It’s that determination to improve that most impresses Herman Belton, her coach at South Carolina. “She is really a warrior and that’s something that I really admire about her because when you see her you don’t see the bulldog in her,” says Belton. “She is a fighter and she’s displayed that through- out the year.” Off the course, she made the honour roll with a grade point average of 3.3 studying physical education, with a minor in biology. She hopes to one day become a teach- er; if, that is, a golf career doesn’t get in the way. “It’s definitely in my mind right now but I know that I have to take at least a couple of years off to be fully com- Photo By Mike Pochwat Honour roll student Addi Nicole McLaren earned a golf scholar- ship to South Carolina State University. She has overcome a lot in life, including being adopted from an orphanage in Romania at the age of four. mitted to golf and nothing else,” she says of her pro prospects. “Right now I have so many distractions with school work, I really don’t have my head pri- oritized toward just golf strictly, but I’m definitely wanting to do that in the future, try it out and if it doesn’t work, I always have a backup plan to be a teacher.” No matter which way she goes now, McLaren will be forever grateful for being adopted and encourages anyone capable of doing so, to check into it. “I’ve had such a good life. I’m defi- nitely lucky that I got the opportunity to be in Canada, to have so much free- dom, to have an opportunity to get a full scholarship,” she says. Oakridge is celebrating 20 years of golf this year. Opened as 9 holes in 1988, Oakridge has been an 18 hole course since 1991. Designed by famous Canadian architect Thomas McBroom, golfers enjoy all of the challenges and design elements in one of his early design classics. To celebrate this year, Oakridge has special 20th year events and contests to show their appreciation for the golfers. The season kicks off with the new Ice Breaker Classic on Saturday May 3rd, a four per- son scramble featuring a prize table worth over $10,000! Other exciting additions for the 2008 season are the time capsule draw, and the carved in stone contest. A time capsule, located in the clubhouse, will be fi lled with entry ballots for a fantastic draw to take place in 20 years - 2028! The prize is worth the wait, as it will give the winners or their designated person a lifetime membership at Oakridge Golf Club! The details of the draw are available at the club. The time capsule will be locat- ed under a large monument featuring golfers names ‘carved in stone’. To have your name engraved in the granite rock, drop a ballot into the contest box lo- cated in the pro shop. The draw is planned for early August, so be sure to get your entry in! Golfi ng on Fridays at Oakridge will give you a free hat, as they launch their Free Hat Fridays; in appreciation for the golfers who have en- joyed Oakridge over the last 20 years! The ‘Play Your Best’ seminar series is new for this season, available for ladies, couples, groups, juniors and corporate outings. Instruction is avail- able from one of four Cana- dian PGA members. If you’d like to save money and play your favourite golf course, take a look into the Emerald SmartCard member- ship. This card is available for $799, and provides reduced greens fees and power cart prices for the balance of the card. The card works like a debit card, and never expires, so the balance carries over to the next season! Details of this and other promotions are available on the golf clubs website at www.golfoakridge. com or call 905-985-8390 or toll free 866-985-8390. Oakridge Celebrates 20th Anniversary “For the Golfer” Toll Free 866-985-8390 COUPON$GREEN FEESGREEN FEES Valid Monday - Thursday Not Valid with any offer specials Hwy#7 Brooklin Taunton Rd.Brock St.Green Fees 9 Holes $18 - Replay $10 SENIORS MONDAY - THURSDAY $16 LADIES LEAGUE DISCOUNTGOLF PASS10 ROUNDS - 9 HOLES $150 Valid 1 year transferable JUNIOR GOLFLEAGUE THE NEWS ADVERTISER, April 13, 2008 PAGE 19 A/Pdurhamregion.com Tee it up for Tyler Martin at Royal Ashburn ASHBURN -- Here’s a chance to help Caesarea’s Tyler Martin in his pursuit of playing professional golf on the Canadian Tour this summer. The Royal Ashburn Golf Club is hosting a Tyler Martin Invitational on Friday, May 9 with tee off times beginning at 10:35 a.m. The fundraising tournament will help raise money for Martin as he competes as a rookie on the 2008 Canadian Tour. The cost is $130 per golfer, which includes golf, cart and buffet dinner. Dinner only is $40. Limited spaces are still available. For more information, call 905-986- 0980. Charity golf in August OSHAWA -- The Frontenac Youth Services is hosting its 3rd Annual Charity Golf Tournament on Wednes- day, Aug. 20 at the Oakridge Golf Course. The non-profit organization for children’s mental health in Oshawa is charging $125 per person, which will include green fees, power cart, free driving range, personalized bag ID and dinner. Everything gets started at noon. For more information about this year’s tournament contact the ad- ministration office at 905-579-1551. Phil Down Memorial tournament planned for May 30 DURHAM -- Looking to get an early start on the season with a fun tournament? The Phil Down Memorial Golf Tournament will be held on Friday, May 30 at the Oakridge Golf Course. The cost is $150 per person ($600 per foursome), with all proceeds going to the Canadian Cancer Soci- ety for blood cancer research. Hole sponsorships are also available. Registration opens at 9:30 a.m. on the day of the event, with a shotgun start at 10:30 a.m. The scramble format tournament includes a roast beef dinner, with a live and silent auction planned. For registration information about this year’s event, contact Gord and Pattie Sharp at 905-263-8827. Golf tournaments help wide range of causes durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 20 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, April 13, 2008 Lake Simcoe LakeScugogLake Ontario 47. Wolf Run 48. Black Diamond 4747 4748 7. Wooden Sticks DURHAM — Tracy Rob- ertson’s Grade 5 class at Fa- ther Joseph Venini Catholic School in Oshawa makes up our new set of Webcasters for April. The topic for this month’s “Be a Webcaster” is UV index. Log on to media- mash.ca every Friday after- noon to watch the students tell you what the weather will be like for the week- end. On this week’s broadcast, the webcasters will play “Weather Idol;” a game that has contestants sing weath- er-themed songs. In total, nine lucky Grade 5 and 6 classes in schools throughout Durham will be presenting weekly weath- ercasts during the school year in conjunction with Metroland Durham Re- gion Media Group and 680 News. Each school gets to produce the webcasts for one month. Metroland’s videogra- pher, Stefanie Swinson, and meteorologist Jill Taylor of 680 News, will visit the cho- sen classes. Each webcast will include the weekend weather fore- cast and one other news item, such as a “streeter” in which a Junior Webcaster will ask classmates about a given topic, a report on weather patterns for the coming month or a news report on an environmental initiative in the school. And one lucky student from each school may get the chance to visit 680 News, taking a tour with Ms. Taylor. The winning classes are: Laurelee Stock’s Grade 5 class, Bolton C. Falby Public School, Ajax Colleen (Mother Nature) Kinahan’s Grade 5/6 class, St. Theresa Catholic School, Whitby Michelle Nelson’s class at Walter E. Harris Public School, Oshawa Shannon Johnstone’s Grade 5 class at Central Public School, Bowmanville, with Leisa Rook, teacher/librar- ian Carolyn Bartlett’s Grade 6 class at St. Isaac Joques Catholic School, Pickering Brent Wragg’s Grade 5 class at Meadowcrest Public School, Brooklin Tracy Robertson’s Grade 5 class at Father Joseph Veni- ni Catholic School, Oshawa Ellen Campbell’s Grade 5/6 class at Quaker Village Pub- lic School, Uxbridge Paula Roberts’s Grade 6 class at Vaughan Willard Public School, Pickering. Do you want to see all your favourite flyers anytime,anywhere? Save time,save money. Look for these great sponsors: 905-697-9992 www.kingswayarms.com IT’S ALL ABOUT YOUR CHOICESART SHOW AND SALE At Kingsway Arms 65 Clarington Blvd. Bowmanville (behind Canadian Tire) Featuring The Original Watercolour Paintings By C.S.P.W.C. 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The plant has idled since the end of February after a strike by GM parts supplier Axle Manufac- turing in the United States impacted their supply of axles and other parts. GM in Oshawa produces the Chevrolet Sil- verado and GMC Sierra. It produces 906 units per day across two shifts. The company has two other truck assembly plants, one in Mexico and two in the U.S. “We are taking Arlington down for three weeks to allow Oshawa (to operate),” said Ms. Faith, adding that GM can’t speculate as to how long the Axle Manufacturing strike will last. It could begin impacting the Oshawa car-assembly plant, which also uses Axle parts. Ms. Faith said parts that would have been used in the Arlington truck plant will be transported to Oshawa for the three-week period. She could not confirm reports that GM is using parts from an Axle plant still operating in Mexico. DURHAM — YMCA Durham Employment and Community in co-operation with the Pickering Central Library is having a free information ses- sion on apprenticeships on April 21. The session is an opportunity to learn about careers available in skilled trades and apprentice- ships. Questions are to be answered by experts such as journeypersons, educators and employ- ers. Also, different employment programs designed to help find jobs are to be discussed by a YMCA representative. YMCA Durham Employment and Community offers free employment services to all age groups. It has programs available for youth, job opportu- nities, free computer usage, and fax machines. It also has access to employability skills train- ing, which includes resume assistance, job search and interview skills, safety training, career ex- ploration, computer basics and more. Job skills counsellors are also available and work closely with youths and adults to help them find the right job. 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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 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, April 13, 2008 PAGE 23 A/Pdurhamregion.com Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Game on AJAX — Goalie Dylan Hutton keeps his eye on the ball during a spirited game of pick-up hockey in the parking lot of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church on Church Street in Ajax recently. durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 24 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, April 13, 2008 SPORTS ✦ E-mail game scores to Al Rivett, arivett@durhamregion.com ✦ Get local 24/7 newsdurhamregion.com Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo A faceful of water MONTREAL — Ajax Aquatic Club’s Aidan Zoellner-Dougan competes in a backstroke event at the 2008 CN Swim Trials in Montreal last weekend. Bill Brady joins junior ‘A’ hockey club after stint with Cobourg Cougars By Al Rivett arivett@durhamregion.com PICKERING — A new, old coach is returning to the Pickering Pan- thers as the junior hockey team’s head coach next season. Bill Brady, who served as an assistant coach with the Panthers three years ago, has returned to the fold with the OHA Ontar- io Provincial Junior ‘A’ Hockey League Club, the club announced earlier this week. Brady had previously served as the head coach of the Cobourg Cougars, which compete in the OPJAHL’s Eastern Conference, for two-and-a-half years. Brady represents the third head coach of the Pickering Pan- thers in as many seasons. He suc- ceeds former head coach Mark Joslin, who presided over a sub- par 2007-08 campaign where the Panthers finished dead last in the South Conference standings and out of the playoffs with a woeful 10-38-1 mark. Panthers’ general manager Gary Watters notes Brady brings the wealth of 15 years of coaching ex- perience to the rink for the Panthers. As some- one who’s had close ties to the team in the past, Watters is convinced Brady can lead the team back to re- spectability. “We are very excited about the upcoming season. Having Bill on board is a major step in the right direction for our hockey club,” says Watters in a press release. For his part, Brady is mostly unfazed by the Panthers’ free fall to the depths of the conference standings the previous season, referring to it as “a blip.” He ex- pects to have the club return to the form of two years ago, when the Panthers made it to the South Conference final during the 2006- 07 playoffs. “You have to be somewhat con- cerned, but I think it’s just a blip. You go back two or three years and we have had a good program here and last year, for whatever reason, it didn’t work out, so you have to start and rebuild it again,” says Brady, an Oshawa resident. Brady notes he was fully pre- pared to join the coaching staff of the Durham Fury to work along- side new head coach John Wind- er (whom he served under as an assistant with the Panthers three years ago). But, he decided to throw his hat in the ring for the Panthers’ job when the head coaching job became vacant. And, he’s overjoyed to get the opportunity to be at the helm of the club this season. “I’m very excited. It’s a good opportunity to be involved with a good organization. I’m look- ing forward to the challenge; it should be a lot of fun. “I’m going to be getting togeth- er with Gary (Watters) to formu- late a plan, looking at the depth and seeing what we have to do to get players to play here and put a good product on the ice.” GM Watters, beginning his first full season in that role, hopes to rebuild the club along local lines this season, giving those local ‘AAA’ graduates every opportu- nity to play in their community. “We are very committed to building a strong team in Pickering, and want to make this a community team that works in unison with the local hockey organizations,” says Watters. “We want local players to strive to play for our organization and for fans to be able to come out and cheer for players that they recog- nize in the community.” Brady is currently in the pro- cess of hiring some assistant coaches to come on board for the coming season. His first order of business as the Panthers’ head coach will be the junior club’s spring evalua- tion camp, which begins at the Pickering Recreation Complex on May 2. Pickering Panthers tab former assistant as new head coach Bill Brady Ringette player golden for Turbos at nationals A revolving door of coaches? PICKERING — The arrival of new head coach Bill Brady rep- resents the third head coach for the OHA Ontario Provincial Junior ‘A’ Hockey League team in the past three years. Here’s the succession of Pan- thers’ bench bosses: 2007-08: Mark Joslin. Came to the Panthers from Aurora Tigers where he was an as- sistant coach on Jerome Dupont’s staff. After rough sea- son, first-time head coach left after one season to pursue other interests. 2006-07: Pat Curcio. After a successful season with the Pan- thers, marked by a playoff run to the conference final, he was hired as an assistant coach with the OHL’s London Knights. 2005-06: John Winder. Had been a head coach with the im- proving Panthers for three years. He was, however, let go in the early days of the 2006-07 season. Mark Joslin DURHAM — Local ringette players had their share of success at the Canadian Ringette Cham- pionships in St. Albert, Alberta. In the National Ringette League for women over-19, the Cambridge Turbos defeated the Montreal Mission 2-1 to claim the title. Katie Painter of Ajax scored two goals and an assist for the gold- medallist Turbos. Another NRL team, the Rich- mond Hill Lightning, was chock- full of Durham players. Elyssa Jas- per of Ajax had two goals and four assists for the Lightning. Beth Hurren of Pickering scored nine goals and eight assists in a solid national tournament for the Lightning. The Gloucester Devils featured Kristin Johnson of Ajax, who notched six goals and three as- sists. More than 500 athletes partic- ipated in the event with teams from every province except New- foundland and the Territories. Want to know what’s happening in Pickering? BE INFORMED! Check Wednesday’s paper each week for complete details THE NEWS ADVERTISER, April 13, 2008 PAGE 25 Pdurhamregion.com Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Keeping her eyes on the prize MONTREAL — Allison Foster from the Pickering Swim Club concentrates on her stroke while competing in one of her freestyle events at the 2008 CN Olympic Swimming Trials at the Olympic Park Pool in Montreal last weekend. The 16-year-old Pickering swim- mer was one of four PSC athletes to make the trip to Montreal for the trials -- the largest contingent ever from the club. The meet attracted all the top Olympic hopefuls from across Canada, hoping to earn a spot on the national swim team travelling to Beijing in August. PICKERING — The Pickering Swim Club hosts its 12th Annual Rainbow Classic swim meet, which continues at the Pickering Recreation Complex pool until today (Sunday). More than 400 swimmers from 10 clubs, including the host Pickering club, will par- ticipate in the annual meet. Participating clubs are the Aurora Selkies, Barrie Tro- jans, C and C Aquatics (To- ronto), Dorado Stars (Cale- don), Granite Gators (Toron- to), J-Dolphins (Richmond Hill), Mallards (Richmond Hill), Newmarket Stingrays, Oshawa Aquatic Club and the host Pickering Swim Club. Today, the morning ses- sion starts at 9 a.m. and the afternoon session begins at 2:30 p.m. Also at the meet, club members will be selling tick- ets for the PSC’s Golf Day Fundraiser at the Royal Ash- burn Golf Club on Thursday, May 29. Rainbow Classic continues SPRING TIME BLUES Gas prices are through the roof, with more to come. What bothers me most is that our resources are being shipped to the US, and are retailed to their customers at a significantly lower price than here. The government should step in and force at least a parody on prices. 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The resale market is quite hot, and in most areas values continue to rise. I would like to welcome our newest members of the Central Funding Group family. Blair Gagnon brings 31 years in the financial industry to the table, and his wealth of knowledge will be invaluable to his clients. Darrel Tavernier brings a thirst for knowledge, and a strong drive and caring for his clients to the table. Jennell Deininger brings many years of brokerage experience to us, after taking a few years off to get married, and have a daughter, look out Durham, Jennell’s back in full force. Till next time, Glenn A Campbell DURHAM WINDOWS & DOORS SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATION Complete selection of Vinyl Windows & Doors MOBILE SHOWROOM! (905) 579-2222 1-888-576-8575 Wayne Hutchinson 696 King St. W. Oshawa, ON THRIFTY MECHANIC SHOP Inc. 200 Fuller Road,Unit #20, Ajax 905-683-1112 “Access Easier Through Shaw Court” off Westney PAY NO TAXES ON LABOUR* *When spending $100 or more. Check for details. 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Interested parties should fax resumes to Human Resources at 905- 619-1090 or email resumes to: jobs@witlogistics.com $W)OHPLQJ&ROOHJHZHSXWVWXGHQW OHDUQLQJILUVWLQQRYDWHZLWKYLVLRQDQG LPSOHPHQWZLWKH[FHOOHQFH -RLQRXUG\QDPLFWHDPDWWKH /LQGVD\&DPSXVDV +HDY\(TXLSPHQW 2SHUDWRU3URJUDP )XOO7LPH,QVWUXFWRUV Resources For Exceptional Children And Youth - Durham Region RFECY has been supporting children with special needs and their families for over 20 years. We are seeking a dynamic individual interested in a one year contract position. RESOURCE CONSULTANT Responsibilities Include: • Help families plan for their children, identify implementation strategies and monitor outcomes. • Provide case management and work collaboratively with community partners. • Provide training and education. The successful applicants must be highly motivated, a self starter and possess the following: • Degree/diploma in Human/Social Services field • Min. 5 yrs experience working with families and children • Experience in working with children with special needs • Strong commitment to the principles of inclusion and family directed service • Exc. communication & negotiation skills • Car and valid driver's license are essential Please visit www.rfecydurham.com for further details If you are up to the challenge and wish to take on this stimulating position, send resume by April 21st, 2008 to: Resources for Exceptional Children and Youth - Durham Region Fax: 905-427-3107 Email: hr@rfecydurham.com Please identify RC Position in subject line of email NO TELEPHONE CALLS Although we appreciate the interest of all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted AZ DRIVER JOB FAIR Helpfast Personnel is currently recruiting AZ Drivers for upcoming positions. 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PERSONAL LINES CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE Sound Insurance Services Inc.a North York expanding Insurance Brokerage seeking Personal Lines RIBO licensed Customer Service Representative with 2 or more years experience. Experience in Tam/Agency manager and Insu- rance Company Portals an asset, but not necessary. Forward resume by fax to: 416-756-1635 or by email to: gilc@soundinsurance.ca Full/Part Time & Casual Child & Youth Worker Positions Please visit our website: www.enterphase.com to view several job opportunities! WAREHOUSE $9.00 per hr. 3 month review Duties include: pick 'n' pack, price stickering, sorting of returns and physical lifting in a quick paced job environment. The ideal candidate will have 2 years warehouse experience, work well with co-workers, be a team player, possess a strong work ethic and desire for advancement. Please fax resume to:(905) 428-7554 SURE FIT IN AJAX has a opening for a Procurement Administrator. Responsibilities include purchasing of product, domestically and internationally managing logistics and being involved with forecasting and planning. Please submit your resume, including salary expectations to Sure Fit, 458 Fairall St, Ajax, L1S 1R6 or by e-mail: Lsleeman@surefit.ca. JOIN OUR HEALTH CARE TEAM! At VHA Home HealthCare we lend a helping hand to a wide spectrum of people within the community ...children, seniors, families, new parents, those with physical and mental disabilities, and terminally ill individuals. Since 1925, VHA has provided high quality, multilingual services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We are comprised of more than 1200 professionals, including nurses, personal support workers, and homemakers. We are bright, passionate people with diverse backgrounds, coming together to create a unique culture.We have immediate openings for… Visiting RNs for Durham Region North (File # DUR-01):Clarington, Uxbridge, Beaverton, Newtonville, Sunderland, Port Perrry, Zephyr and Cannington - days, evenings and/or weekend East (File # DUR-02):Bowmanville, Orono, and NewCastle - part time evenings or days/evenings on weekends West (File # DUR-03):Ajax and Pickering - days, evenings and/or weekend Central (File #DUR-04):Whitby, Oshawa, Courtice, and Brooklin - days, evenings, and/or weekends Are you a self-confident individual who is positive and enjoys interacting with people and works well independently? We are seeking individuals who enjoy working with people of all ages, who require nursing care in their own homes. The successful candidates will be energetic, self-motivated and have excellent interpersonal skills that work well independently and in a team environment. You have a nursing diploma from a recognized college or university, current registration with the CNO and First Aid/CPR; ability to speak a second language is an asset, a keen desire to learn; good communication skills; experience in community nursing is a definite asset. A valid driver's license and access to a car is needed. Please forward a letter of application and resume, quoting the appropriate file number to: Human Resources Fax: (416) 482-8773 or 1-888-576-3237 E-mail: hr@vha.ca For more information, visit us at www.vha.ca VHA is an equal opportunity employer. Accredited by the Canadian Council on Health Services Accreditation. We are seeking RN's & RPN's to work in the Durham Region & surrounding area. Bayshore Home Health has been dedicated to enhancing the quality of life, independence and dignity of Canadians in their homes since 1966. We are Canadian owned and operate more than 30 offices across Canada. Our wide range of home and community health services are guided by national quality and clinical standards. Nurses and caregivers who join our team receive competitive compensation and benefits, flexible schedules, diverse assignments, paid orientation and ongoing training opportunities. In addition, we support all of our employees in their quest for service excellence through a culture based on respect, continuous learning and improvement, and valuing individuality and personal contributions. We are committed to helping our people live our mission of "making a difference in our clients' lives - every visit, every time." Please submit your resume to: Attention: Diane Moore, Area Director Email: oshawa@bayshore.ca Fax: 905.433.5008/1-877-433-5007 Address: 1 Mary St. N. Unit C, Oshawa, ON, L1G 7W8 (No phone calls please) Home Relief Health Services Inc. Community Shift Nursing RN's Night Shift/Pediatric and Adult RPN's Casual days and evenings PSW Weekends/Nights/Pediatric • Competitive Pay Rates • Flexible Scheduling • Educational Opportunities • Specialized & Individualized training • Car Required Send Resume to: Fax: 905-472-0862 or email home@homerelief.on.ca Expanding Import Dealership in Durham requires Parts Manager Import Experience preferred. We offer a competitive pay plus bonus and benefit package. Email resume in confidence to: 482018@myadbox.com or Visit www.myadbox.com/482018 PARTY CHIEFS & SURVEY ASSISTANTS are required by J. D. BARNES LIMITED for our Whitby office. Party Chiefs must have survey experience and be able to use a variety of field equipment. Survey Assistants with experience using Total Stations will be given preference. Forward your resume to Joanne Savov via fax: (905)477-0892, or e-mail:jsavov@jdbarnes.com Visit our website for details:www.jdbarnes.com FRAMING CARPENTERS & HELPERS REQUIRED Union Rate. All work in Durham Region. Call (905)260-5584 A+ ATTITUDE WANTED!Ener- getic EVENT Marketing Company has availabilities in Promotions, Marketing & Sales with manage- ment potential. Require outgoing candidates who like working in a positive environment. No experi- ence necessary. Will train. Suzie Campbell (905)420-7456 APPOINTMENT TAKER - Whit- by part-time/full-time, wage plus bonus. Experience preferred. Please Call Angela Monday - Fri- day 1 p.m. - 8 p.m.(905) 666- 4905 ATTENTION: TIRED OF Mc jobs? $9.00/hour to start up to $20/hour. NO COMMISSION. Marketing company seeking dy- namic workers. FULL PAID TRAINING PROVIDED. Call Am- ber 905-668-5544. CLEANERS NEEDED URGENT for fast-growing maid service. Permanent position. Room for advancement. Excellent pay, great working environment. Not suitable for students. Call 905- 723-6242 CLEANERS NEEDED,FT/PT, various locations within Durham. Evenings, must be bondable, high standards. Able to work with minimum supervision. Couples welcome. Call (905)438-0202. DIRECT SALES & Labourers Residential/Commercial for as- phalt products. $300-$700 part time, $700-$1500 full time, com- mission only. General Asphalt (905)439-1638 DOVETAIL KITCHEN AND bath, 35 Harwood Ave. S., Ajax has the following positions, Full-time or Part-time: Kitchen Designer, Show Room Associate & Sales- person. Call 905-231-1117. DRIVERS WANTED Earn CASH DAILY! Full and part time shifts. We will train you. Call Jane at 905-440-2011 or cell 905-244- 0094. Blue Line Taxis is now hir- ing for Oshawa, Ajax & Pickering. EXPERIENCED SIDING installer wanted. Must have own trans- portation and all necessary equip- ment. For Oshawa area. Please call (705)944-8892 EXTREMELY BUSY company is looking for person with experi- ence in pattern concrete, must have clean, valid driver's license, immediately. Fax resume to (905) 620-1339. HANDYMAN REQUIRED,experi- ence preferred. Durham Region. Own tools, Vehicle a must. (416)937-1948 GRASS CUTTER,Foreperson and labourer wanted for mainte- nance company. Preference giv- en to those with Bowmanville Park and Rec. experience. Zero turn tractor experience. Must have valid driver's license and clean abstract and bondable. Fax to: (905)697-3763. HOMEWORKERS needed!! To Assemble Products- Mailing/ Processing Circulars, On-Line Computer Work, PC/Clerical Work Available. Up to $1,500/week, No Experience Needed! FREE information at www.Jobs-WorkAtHome.com Reference 2-107 Is hiring full and part-time Circuit Coaches for 300 Kingston Rd., Pickering. All you need is an outgoing personality and a passion to motivate. We train you and certify you in fitness and sales. Email resumes to curvesresumes @pathcom.com Tel/Fax: 905-509-5578 JANITORIAL CLEANERS need- ed.Individuals or couples for part time, consistent contracts. $10 - $13/ hour. Please contact by phone: (905)686-9272, Fax: (905)686-0312 or Email: qjsfrontdesk@rogers.com JOB AT HOME.$487.68 Weekly. Assemble Products, Mail or Computer Work. Free Details www.TopJobReview.com write CHRJobs: 372 Rideau St, #916- A15 Ottawa Ontario, K1N 1G7 1-807-625-5576 LANDSCAPE FOREPERSON/ LABORERS required, experience necessary for landscape con- struction. Pay based on experi- ence. Fax resume to 905-263- 8881 or e-mail info@matthew- behmlandscaping.ca LOOKING FOR person willing to talk to small groups. A car and in- ternet needed. Call Diana 866- 306-5858 LEAD HANDS & GENERAL LA- BORERS,min 3 years experi- ence, interlock/natural stone in- stallation for well established North Pickering based landscape company. Must have own trans- portation. Benefits package available. Call Mon.-Fri. (905)619-6761 or Fax resume to 905-619-0788 LICENCED STYLIST for busy Oshawa salon. We offer: hourly wage & commission, opportunity for advancement, free upgrading classes, contests/prizes. Join a winning team. Call Sabrina (905)723-7323 MECHANICALLY and electrically inclined technician required. Training provided on fitness equipment service and installa- tions. Excellent communications skills required. Clean drivers license. Fax 905-839-6344. Merry Maids HOUSECLEANING No experience No nights/weekends Car required Paid mileage Ajax/Pickering Call Mon-Fri, 9-4 905-837-9601 ORDER TAKERS NEEDED $25/hr avg. Full Time We Train You Call 905.435.0518 OSHAWA - Experienced sous/ short order / prep / line cook re- quired for daily restaurant and banquet hall for golf course. Fax resume to: (905) 433-7996 PART-TIME JANITORIAL posi- tions, must be 18+years and bondable for office/warehouse in Pickering. Daily after hours 4-6pm, experience preferred but will train. Email resume to mbcs.ont@gmail.com RECEPTIONIST needed for an adult massage spa in Pickering. Good pay. Please call 416-566- 2729 PERFECT MAID SERVICE URGENT! Experienced cleaners & Supervisor's needed with cleaning experience evenings, weekends, weekdays for great new opportunities with cleaning service for residential clients. $10 and up per hr +bonus. and gas allowances offered. Serious inquires only. 905-686-5424. POSITION AVAILABLE FOR ADULT CARRIER, minimum of 300 papers to a maximum of 500 papers delivered door to door. Must be available between the hours of 11 and 6 for delivery and must have their own car. Only serious inquiries please. Call Lorna at 905-683-5110, ext. 261. PRODUCTION SHOP WORKER Pickering area- Will train the right person, sanding, painting, weld- ing, electrical, any skills you have are beneficial. DZ and forklift an asset. Call (905)686-8529. Own transportation required. ROCK & ROLL ATTITUDE! Like teamwork, music & people? 10 full-time positions available imme- diately. No experience neces- sary. Paid weekly/No commis- sion. Call Haley 905-668-5544. SEASONAL HELP for green- house, some heavy lifting re- quired. Knowledge of plants an asset. FT and PT, some even- ings and weekends. Fax resume to: 905-655-8261 or bring to: 7585 Duff's Rd, Brooklin. SUPERINTENDENTS East Durham area. Mature couple required. Good salary and 2-bdrm apt. Routine repairs & mainte- nance, cleaning. Some adminis- trative duties. Clear police check required. Please send resumes to File #329, c/o Oshawa This Week, P.O. Box 481, 865 Fare- well St. Oshawa, ON L1H 7L5 TUTORS REQUIRED FOR Sep- tember. Work as exclusive rep- resentatives from your house. Training provided. Tutor Math & English to grade 8. Good English required. 416-503-0045. YEAR ROUND MAINTENANCE company looking for crew mem- bers. Experience an asset. Winter work available. Resume plus driv- er abstract required. Benefit package available. Call Mon - Fri 905-619-6761 or fax resume to 905-619-0788. AN EXCLUSIVE Aveda Salon and Spa is now hiring Esthetician, Experience Hairstylist and Receptionist with Salon and Spa experience. Apply within 3500 Brook St.N. Whitby, email contact us@lavishsalonspawhitby.com HAIRLOFT IS NOW searching for qualified hair stylists to join our team. Apply in person for an interview or call (905)623-6300. HAIRSTYLISTS REQUIRED,li- censed, Full/Part Time, no colour, no perms, just great cuts. Picker- ing/Beach. Call Michelle 416-383- 0689 NEW WHITBY Salon looking for full and part-time stylists. Offering hourly wage plus incentives and bonuses. Contact Gary or Maria (905)433-0764, email: ibaleaffan@yahoo.ca PEDICURE SPA PIPELESS Pearl/Burgandy, nib, 2-available, $1800 each. Pedestal Shampoo Unit black/silver, nib, 2-available, $450 each. Proelixe vibration machine, like new, $7500. (905)718-1996. SPACE FOR RENT,in elegant surroundings, Oshawa, suited to beauty related business. 2 sinks, mirrored walls. For appt (905)434-7012 12 VOLT SPECIALIST,minimum 2 years experience. Must be able to do remote starters, deck installs and custom sub boxes. Please email resume: vanhemmentire@gmail.com, fax 905-666-1638. ARCHITECTURAL MILLWORK Company in Orono seeks full time experienced AutoCad Operator, Mastercam x2 experience is an asset. Please fax resume to : 905-433-1463. CARPENTER with 10 years insurance restoration experience and carpenters helpers. Must have own tools and valid driver's license. (905)686-5854 DRYWALLERS FULL TIME - Steel Stud heavy gauge. Trades- men only, no rookies. Must have own tools and transportation. Competitive Wages. Send re- sume to: email: kevin@canamexdrywall.ca or fax: 905-877-1147 or phone Kevin @416-710-9550 FULL TIME ROLLFORMER re- quired for Bowmanville based manufacturer. Permenant after- noon shift. Must have 5 years of manufacturing experience, me- chanically inclined. Steel knowl- edge and hard working. Benefits after 1 year. Send resume to: val@cargowall.com or fax 905- 623-6533. LICENSED MILLWRIGHT,with 10 years min. experience. Avail weekdays for casual and call in work. Ideal for semi or retired in- dividual. Call 613-354-5577 MARKETING REPRESENTATIVE Self starter, with the ability to work indepen- dently. Must have ex- cellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a good working knowledge of MS Office, to work in the insurance restora- tion industry. (905)686-5854 MECHANIC, or 4th-5th year ap- prentice needed. Reliable, thor- ough, knowledgeable, for a fast paced environment. Only quali- fied applicants please. (416)283- 1843 ACCOUNTANT OR SENIOR book keeper wanted for a medium sized Durham manu- facturing company, Apply to: accounting321@gmail.com RECEPTIONIST, PART-TIME Full days. No experience re- quired, will train right individual. Great way to get back into the workforce. Apply in-person with resume. Deegan Denture Clinic, 134 Harwood Ave. S., Ajax (be- side Home Hardware) SMALL BUT BUSY law office, requires full-time Real Estate Le- gal Assistant. Minimum 5 years experience in Conveyancer and Teraview a must. Please fax re- sume to: 905-509-5270. sales help & agents LOOKING FOR a few good men or women to sell leading water treatment products. Commission based. Training provided, experi- ence an asset. Must have own vehicle. (905)443-0899 SALES REP REQUIRED,great part time or full time position. All pre-set appointments, evenings starting at 6:00pm. Average sales commission $45-80k yearly, verifiable. Excellent training pro- gram, no experience required. Call for interview, (905)655- 9053. NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, April 13, 2008, PAGE 27 A/Pnewsdurhamregion.com FULL-TIME FLOORING SALESPERSON NEEDED Must be available to work Saturdays, possess good computer skills, and have exceptional customer service skills. Past experience in flooring is an asset. Please Email Your Resume To EMPLOYMENT@DODDANDSOUTER.CA - presents in conjunction with our - Nursing & Health Care JOB EXPO Special Section: Sunday, May 11th, 2008 FREE ADMISSION OPEN TO PUBLIC FROM NOON - 7P.M. 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SALES CONSULTANTS Show producers are looking for self-motivated individuals with strong communications skills to sell exhibit space. * Work from home * Earn a competitive wage E-mail resume to Maggie: mfogg@el productionsltd.com SALES POSITION,full-time or part-time. Great opportunity. Stu- dents welcome. Call (905)213- 4669 or drop off resume: 1735 Bayly St., Unit #6, Pickering, Tues-Fri, Noon-7pm. DENTAL ASSISTANT and Re- ceptionist wanted. Apply with re- sume to 5 Points Mall Dental Of- fice. No phone calls please. DENTAL HYGIENIST,Part-time to Full-time. New Ajax practice Thursdays & Saturdays to start. Please fax resume to: 905-426- 8545. EXPERIENCED (MINIMUM 2 yrs) CDA Level II needed for Dr. Fred. Campbell in Oshawa. No evenings or weekends, approxi- mately 32hrs per week. Fax re- sume attention to Mary (905)434- 8520. EXPERIENCED DENTAL HYGI- ENIST required for busy family practice in Whitby. 3 days per week fax resume to 905-666- 7798. PART TIME/FULL TIME Level II PDA/Receptionist for Oshawa or- thodontic office. Orthodontic ex- perience preferred. Please email to: ejpong@yahoo.com RMT NEEDED for busy growing wellness team. Family centered care, experience an asset. Drop off resume in person: 1-400 Dun- das St.W.Whitby RN AND Dental Assistant or Oral Surgery Office in Scarborough. Experience preferred. Must be flexible. Fax resume to 416-431- 3873. RN REQUIRED for permanent casual/part-time position for oral surgery office in Oshawa. Morn- ings only. BCLS and Venipunc- ture required. ACLS, ER/Acute Care experienced preferred. Please fax resume to: 905-576- 0016 VILLAGE EAST MEDICAL in Pickering is seeking Casual/P/T Mammography Technologist, MRTR certified. Casual/P/T RPN for endoscopy unit. Apply to: hr@villageeastmedical.com MANDARIN RESTAURANT re- quires Bartender and Host Per- son. Experience not necessary. 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PRIVATE FUNDS - 1st, 2nd mortgages. Consolidate bills, low rates. No appraisal needed. Bad credit okay. Save money. No obli- gation. No fees OAC. Call Peter (416)460-4594, Mortgage Lead- ers 1 BEDROOM apt in Courtice Close to Hwy 2. Clean, cozy, bright, ac/fireplace, private en- trance, parking, cable/internet, laundry. $700/inclusive. May 1st Call 240-3671 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 BROOKLIN MAY 1ST,2-bed- room apt. 4 appliances, $895/month + hydro. No dogs. (905)424-9743. 1-BEDROOM BASEMENT APT, Ritson/King, close to all amenities, $650/mo includes utilities/cable, available May 1, no dogs, first/last, ODSP and Seniors welcome. Call 905-924- 6075. OSHAWA, Harmony/Bloor.Very nice & clean 1 & 2 bedroom apartments in quiet building. $675/$775 plus hydro. Available immediately. No pets/smoking. (905)424-4005 or (905)424-4518 2 BEDROOM BASEMENT apt. 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No dogs/cats. $675, first/last. 905-426-4213 AJAX, HWY #2/Elizabeth, 1- bedroom and 2 bedroom available. $750 and $950, nego- tiable. New luxury apts. Working female person wanted. Immedi- ate. No smoking/pets, near amenities. 905-426-9898 AJAX, KINGSTON/HARWOOD. Spacious, freshly painted, 2 bed- room, 2 bathroom apartment. Big windows, own entrance, parking, laundry. No pets/smoking. $1000/all inclusive. May 1st. 647-292-1212. AJAX, LARGE 1-BEDROOM basement, $700/month, all inclu- sive. No pets/smoking, ceramics, large walk-in closet, parking and laundry. 905-683-0896 after 6pm or 416-803-0896. AJAX, WESTNEY/HWY.#2, Newly finished. Suitable for ma- ture adult/couple. Furnished. Kitchen, bath. No pets/smoking. Close to amenities. First/last. Available now. 905-683-8749, 905-999-9805. AVAILABLE May 1ST 2-bdrm, apt. A/C, No pets/smoking. Must be seen to be appreciated. Not suitable for small children. King/Wilson Oshawa. $800 plus hydro. Call (905)623-3651, Doro- thy. BLACKSTOCK: 3-BEDROOM main floor of house, non-smok- ers, 4pc bath, utilities included, quiet, clean, 4-appliances. $1200/monthly. Available May or June. 905-723-7171 or 905-922- 3808. BOWMANVILLE large one & two bedroom apts available now. Clean, security entrance bldg. Rent includes appliances utilities & parking. Laundry facilities. (905)666-1074, 905-419-4445 BOWMANVILLE MODERN, clean, quiet adult lifestyle build- ing, 1620sq.ft. 2-bdrm PLUS OFFICE, laundry, parking. No dogs. $1200+ hydro Avail May 1st. Call 905-725-1052 BOWMANVILLE MODERN, clean, quiet adult lifestyle build- ing, 570sq.ft. 1-bedroom. Laun- dry, parking. No dogs. Suitable for single person. $775. Avail May 1st. 905-725-1052 BRIGHT, SUNNY 1 bedroom basement. Clean, quiet home. Separate entrance. Laundry. Parking. Cable. TTC. $690 inclu- sive. Ellesmere/ Markham. 416- 697-8129, 416-431-7968 COURTICE, 1-BDRM BSMT, Available immediately, C/A, park- ing, $550/month, inclusive. OSHAWA, Harmony/Rossland, 1-bdrm, 5-appliances, bright, like new, parking, $750/month, inclu- sive. Cindy (905)432-3222, LM. COURTICE,one bedroom base- ment apartment, parking, appli- ances, separate entrance, no pets, first/last. Suitable for work- ing gentleman. $675/mo inclu- sive. Available immediately. Call (905)697-1295 COURTICE: 2-BEDROOM Upper unit, HUGE family room, LARGE windows, lots of sun! Laundry, storage, fenced yard, off-street parking. No pets/smoking. $1050/month ALL INCLUSIVE! . Available now. 905-448-3520. FANTASTIC OSHAWA 2-storey apt in century home, 2-bedroom, 2 full baths, $950 all inclusive. Available now. Leave message (905)434-7012. IMMACULATE, LARGE,brand new beautiful 1-bedroom apt. in prestigious area of Bowmanville, located on 12 acres. Open concept, walk-out w/large win- dows, Gas fireplace, own laundry, walk-in closet, lots of storage, office area, available June 1st. $895/mo all inclusive. No pets/smoking. BEAUTIFUL LARGE BRIGHT 2-bedroom apt., in immaculately maintained triplex in terrific Oshawa area. New kitchen, dining room, a/c, laundry, backing onto bike path, interlock patio, outdoor storage, Available June 1st. $995/month. No pets/smoking. Call (905)263- 8377. IN THE CORE of Bowmanville, spacious 3 bedroom with an in- closed sunroom, well maintained, hardwood throughout. No pets/smoking. All inclusive. $1300/mo. First/last (905)447- 2990; 905-442-6339 LARGE 1 BED. APT. nicely decorated, top floor of quiet house, sep. entrance, parking, laundry. All inclusive, $750/mo. first/last, no pets/smoking. Avail. May or June 1st. Central Oshawa. Call 905-884-6922. LITTLE BRITAIN - 2 bed. adult apt. in century home. Walk to all amenities. Suit single profession- al or professional couple. No dogs, no smoking. Available May 1st or 15th. $700/mo. + 1/2 utilities, first/last. Call 705-786- 7094. NEWLY renovated bright spa- cious 1 and 3 bedroom apart- ments available in Oshawa Available now. 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Walking distance to Oshawa Centre. $800/mo. inclusive, available now.(905)442-3665. OSHAWA 3-bedroom downstairs apartment near lake. Laundry fa- cilities, shared yard, parking for two cars. No pets/smokers, refer- ences. $850 plus hydro. Available now. 905-728-0020. OSHAWA 45 Colborne West. 1- bedroom, $750/inclusive. 45 Col- borne West 2-bedroom $800/in- clusive. All available May 1st. No pets. Adult building. 905-723- 1647, 905-720-9935. OSHAWA BLVD/ATHOL ST. Spacious 3-bdrm apt. on main/lower floor. Hardwood, A/C, laundry, garage & parking. $1200/mo. inclusive. Great apt! Avail. immediately. 905-718-7832 OSHAWA HOSPITAL area, north of Adelaide, large upper 2-bed- room, 2 baths, laundry, 1 park- ing, $900/mo inclusive. First/last. Call 905-579-2350 or 905-668- 8869 Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm OSHAWA NORTH,gorgeous 1- bedroom main floor of SENIOR- LIFESTYLE COMPLEX, secluded area in the city, beautiful lawn, ample parking, $1000/month, all inclusive, May 1st (905)723-7291. OSHAWA NORTH,gorgeous 3- bedroom main floor of SENIOR- LIFESTYLE COMPLEX, secluded area in the city, beautiful lawn, ample parking, $1350/month, all inclusive, May 1st (905)723-7291. OSHAWA Wentworth/Simcoe quiet court, newly renovated 1- bdrm basement. Satellite TV, use of yard, $700/mo.-inclusive, no smokers/pets. Avail May 1. (905)723-9319 or 905-424-1590 OSHAWA, 1-bedroom basement. apt near Oshawa Centre, reno- vated kitchen, new appliances, separate entrance, parking, no pets. $700/month. inclusive. Available immediately. First/last. 905-668-0278. OSHAWA,2-bedroom basement apt. $900/mo inclusive. Available May 1st. No pets. First/last. Call (905)728-0159. OSHAWA,3-bedroom, available immediately. 1-parking, laundry, fenced yard. No pets. Near Cen- tral Park Blvd/Bond St. E. $1200/inclusive. Call David, (705)522-8990. OSHAWA,Best Deals! Newly Renovated 1 bdrm. Senior life- style bldg. Large units, new kitch- ens, carpeting, windows, security. Near hospital, bus stop. Call 905-728-4966 or 1-866-601-3083 www.apartmentsinontario.com OSHAWA, BOND/SIMCOE, lowrise building. 2-bdrm apt, $790/mo+hydro, avail. immedi- ately. Appliances, laundry fa- cilities and 1-parking included. Call 905-434-7931. OSHAWA,Center/Brock St. W. large newly renovated 2 bedroom apartment on main floor of du- plex, suitable for single/couple separate entrance private drive- way, $825 plus hydro, non smok- ing. (905)914.3133. OSHAWA, WINTER SPECIAL! Newly renovated 2 bedroom. Senior lifestyle bldgs. Large units. New kitchens & applianc- es, carpeting, windows, security. Near schools/bus stop and amenities. Available April/May. 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. April/May. Call 905-723-1009 or 1-866-601-3083 or 905-728-3162 www.apartmentsinontario.com PICKERING 1 BEDROOM base- ment apt. Well-kept, extremely clean, sep. entrance, security, cable/c-vac, Rouge Valley/Altona area. No smoking/pets. Available anytime. Call (905)492-0739 PICKERING ALTONA/Sheppard. 1-bedroom basement apartment, private entrance, laundry, park- ing, immaculate. Suitable for quiet person, non-smoker, no pets. $850/month. (416)258-9804 PICKERING large 1-bedroom basement apt, plus extra room, large kitchen private entrance parking, laundry, $850 inclusive, no smoking/pet. Call 905-686- 6259. PICKERING ONE bedroom base- ment apartment, sep. entrance, a/c, satellite T.V. No pets. $750 including utilities. Call (905)550- 4516. Pickering Village, Ajax. 2-bedroom, a/c, parking, first floor, No smoking, no pets. $700/month (905)683-4294 (905)428-8801 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. 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 RITSON/ADELAIDE 3-BED- ROOM upper 2 floors of a 3 story house. Renovated, coin laundry, large shared backyard. $1200/month inclusive. first and last required. 905-426-5844 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. Parking. Shared laundry, $780/month, all inclu- sive. No smoking/pets. Call Gor- don 416-450-5479. SOUTH OSHAWA,Lakeview Park, spacious 1-bdrm, lower semi detached, appliances in- cluded, laundry, 2 car parking, $725/month inclusive, May 1st. Call (705)324-9052 leave mes- sage. 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 WHITBY 2 bedroom basement apartment, newly renovated, above ground living room, fire- place, parking, near 401. Refer- ences, lst/last, no pets $l,000 all inclusive. Available immediate- ly.(905)706-8171 WHITBY Immaculate one-bed- room apt available immediately. $785 rent includes appliances, heat, laundry facilities & parking. (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 totally renovated, bright, spacious 1-bedroom apt located on quiet residential street. Steps to public transit. Heat & parking included. Onsite laundry. 905- 809-0168. Whitby's Best building newly renovated suite 2-BEDROOM extra-large in clean, quiet bldg, freshly painted, beautiful Whitby neighbourhood. Ideal adult lifestyle bldg. insuite storage, onsite laundry. Incredible value! Avail. May 1st 905-668-7758 viewit.ca (vit #17633) WHITBY,Bachelor and 1 bed- room from $749 all inclusive Close to all amenities. Office hours 9-5, Monday - Friday. (905)430-1877 or view at comptronica.com WHITBY, CENTRAL,1-bedroom, ground floor, private entrance, deck, parking. $700/month in- cludes utilities except phone/cable. Suit single profes- sional. No smoking/pets. May 1st. 905-665-9411. WHITBY,off McQuay, 1-bdrm bsmt, sep. entrance, parking, cable, a/c, nice quiet area, no smoking/pets. $700+utilities. Avail. immediately. First/last. (905)666-8823 1-BEDROOM BASEMENT apts., clean, separate entrances, new houses, big windows, self-con- tained, available immediately, Rossland/Harwood, $650+40% utilities. Valley Farm/Hwy 2 $800/ inclusive. (905)426-1486 (905)839-4186 3 BEDROOM condominium for rent near Go Station. Pickering, Liverpool/Baley area. $1400/mo all inclusive. First/last. Contact 416-414-9125 BOWMANVILLE, 2 BEDROOM condo, ground floor, 5 applianc- es. Available June 1. Non-smok- ers, no pets. $1,000/mo. + utilities. Call Ron or Jane 905- 985-2913. BOWMANVILLE:New low-rise 2-bedroom condo near 401, all amenities. Open-concept liv- ing/dining/kitchen. Juliet balcony. 5 appliances, A/C, 1 parking. No smoking/pets. Immediate, $1000+utilities. 905-623-2292 NEW LAKE SIDE CONDO , 2 Bedroom in the Port of Newcas- tle, fitness club, paved walkway by lake, $1,100 month plus, available June 1. Call 905-342- 5596. PICKERING 1+bedroom tridel, $1350/month, includes utilities, cable, and under ground parking. Available May 1st. AJAX, 2-bed- room, $1350/month, includes utilities, June 1st. (416)737-8045. TOP FLOOR - 2 BEDROOM con- do, Hwy 401/Waverly Bowman- ville. 5 appliances. Includes exer- cise centre, 1 car parking, glass balcony, PETS ALLOWED. $1050 plus utilities. Available im- mediately. (905)243-6350. $ !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 $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 3-BEDROOM farm house, Little Britain area, available May 1st. $1100 monthly plus utilities. First/last required. Call 1-888- 550-3687. 3-BEDROOM SEMI available June 1. First/last. 4 appliances. Wilson/Dean/401 area. No pets. No smoking. $1,100/month plus utilities. Large yard. 1-1/2 bath- rooms. Call (905)263-8378 A RENT TO OWN 2 storey 3 bedroom, detached, ceramic floor in kitchen, walkout living room, rec. room, nice area, North Oshawa. (705)722-2145. AAA LARGE 3-BDRM house, main floor. Pickering, bright, A/c, yard backs to park, parking, 5 ap- pliances. Near GO, 401, schools, shopping. $1195+ utilities. May 1st. (416)562-2074. AJAX AVAILABLE immediately. Clean, renovated 3 bedroom bungalow, upper level, $1150. plus utilities. Harwood just north of Hwy 2. BAYLY/PICKERING BEACH RD. upper level 3 bed- room, 3 washrooms, $1350 plus 2/3 utilities. Prefer non smok- ing/no pets. Dennis Morgan, Sut- ton Group Heritage 905-831- 9500, 416-587-0060. AJAX BAYLY/PICKERING Beach, main floor only. 3-bdrms, appliances, parking, shared laun- dry, May 1st. $1225/inclusive. Condolyn Mgt. 905-428-9766 AJAX SOUTH, 3-bedroom, upper level, clean bright, on quiet street, a/c, laundry available, parking, $1200 utilities included. First/last. 905-683-0799. AJAX, BAYLY/HARWOOD. Spacious 1-bdrm bsmt apt. Sep. ent., 1-parking, 4-appliances, avail. May 1st. No pets/smoking, first/last. Suit single person. $700/mo incl. (416)937-9996. AJAX, HARWOOD/HWY 2,3- bedrooms, upper level of house, laundry, parking no pets/smoking first/last. Suits 3 single people, or family. Avail. immediately. (905)686-5297 AJAX, ROSSLAND/HARWOOD. 3-bdrms, 3 bathrooms, double garage, familyroom, close to Go bus/shopping, schools. No smok- ing/pets. Avail. June 30. $1600+ utilities. (416)315-3085 AJAX/PICKERING 2 homes, both newer 3 bedroom, 3 bath- rooms, fireplace, central air, $1250 & $1295+ Basement not available. April 15 and June 1. 647-271-6660. DOWNTOWN WHITBY 2-bdrm house $950/mo plus utilities. Huge backyard. Available imme- diately. First/last. (905)655-2436 or (905)493-1317. DUNDAS/GARRARD CLEAN 3- bedroom home. Double garage. No appliances. No pets. $1400 plus utilities. References re- quired. Avail. May 1st. Call 905- 579-0908 or 905-725-2437. 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. $1,750/month, plus utilities. Available now. (905)509-9849 or (416)270-1402. MAIN UPPER HOUSE. Mature adults, no pets/smoking. Full use of backyard, great location, near amenities. $1,200/month, plus utilities. Available May 1st. Refer- ences. (905)725-4622. OPEN HOUSE, 2pm-4pm, Satur- day April 12th. 323 Dovedale, Whitby. 3-bedroom, main floor. $1150/month, includes utilities. Bob Pichut, Sutton Group Clas- sic. (905)430-9000. OSHAWA 3 bedrooms fridge, stove, $1,250 plus utilities. Available immediately. No pets. No smoking. Call 705-876-0186, 905-259-5119. OSHAWA, 2-BEDROOM home, large yard, parking for 2 vehicles, First/last, references, credit check. Available immediately. $900/month. Call (905)260-2007 PARKWOOD RESIDENCE, New, Clean, 1+Bedroom, Kitchen Breakfast Bar, 5 Appliances, 2 Underground Parking. Lease for just $1,100.00 Joanne Cross, Sales Representative RLP 905- 427-6522. PICKERING VILLAGE, freshly painted, 3-bedroom bungalow, eat-in kitchen, gas range, living room with electric fireplace, deck, gas barbecue, laundry, car port, no smoking, first/last, $1375, in- clusive. Available immediately. (416)843-7244. PICKERING, BROCK/MAJOR Oaks, 3 bedroom house, freshly painted, clean, 5 appliances, a/c, double driveway. Balcony off din- ing room. Front patio. No pets/smoking. Amenities. Available June 1st. $1300/month. 905-686-6684. S.AJAX 3-BEDROOM,2 wash- rooms, near schools, park, lake. Excellent condition, newly deco- rated. Includes garage, large driveway, plus large 1-bedroom basement apt., First/last, May 1st. $1575+ utilities. (905)839-4326 WHITBY,4-bdrm mainfloor bun- galow, all inclusive with laundry and satellite, $1250/mo. First/last. No pets/smoking. Avail. May 1st. (905)721-1862 WHITBY, LUPIN/DUNDAS. charming 3-bdrm mainfloor of house in great neighbourhood. Private yard, hardwood, close to amenities. $1000 plus 1/2 utilities. May 1st. (905)867-8417 3+1 BEDROOM townhouse, walking distance to Five Points Mall, Taunton /Ritson. $1100/month, plus utilities. Available May 1st. (905)665-7416 or (905)431-6931. AN OSHAWA SOUTH town- house, 3-bedroom $975+ utilities. Close to schools & shopping. First/last. 905-579-9956. 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 NEW TOWNHOUSE for rent, open concept, 2 living rooms, 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, double gar- age, family or shared accom. $1600/month. Call 416-931-2083, Whitby 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 AJAX - ROOM TO RENT,share kitchen, female preferred, 400 per mo. no pets. call (905) 686-5650. AJAX, HOME TO share, fur- nished, bus route, TV, Internet, parking, Mature non-smoking working male preferred. $425. 905-239-1732, 416-723-5576. PICKERING - WHITES RD/401. Room for rent, $450/month. No pets or smoking. First/last & refer- ences required. 416-917-4949. PICKERING, BROCK/FINCH, furnished room with use of full kitchen, suits single male, smoking, utilities/cable included, close to bus stop and park, reasonable, (905)686-4975 or (647)400-4975. 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. BROOKLIN -house to share pri- vate bath and sitting room. Use of all amenities. All inclusive. Re- laxed professional atmosphere. First/last. 905-409-2266 CHEERFUL RESPONSIBLE roommate wanted May 1st. Pick- ering. Bedroom w/large sitting room, walkout to deck, shared bath/kitchen & laundry. $550/mo. No smoking/pets. First/last. (905)839-7675 NORTH PICKERING,Whites /Taunton. ROOM FOR RENT, in 4000 sq. ft. home, two fireplaces, 44 ft. deck fire pits, 10 acres. $500, $650 or $750 (private en- trance), one available, your choice. Paul Cell: (416)527-3858 NORTH WHITBY.Live in a Cas- tle. Luxury furnished bedroom. Beautiful jaccuzzi bathroom, TV. room, cable/parking, outdoor hot- tub. No pets. Available May 1st. $650/mo. (905)432-6454 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. WATERFRONT Lake Consecon, beautiful 3 bedroom cottage. Great fishing, boating, swimming, beaches nearby. Boat and motor available. 1-1/2 hrs east of Toron- to. $1000/week. No smoking. 905-824-4133, Cell 416-414-2739 1989 28' WINNEBAGO.Excel- lent condition. Sleeps 6. Stove, fridge, microwave, bath- room/shower, A/C, furnace, back- up camera, awning. Approx 90,000 miles. Call 905-723-1724 or 905-723-1783. SWIMMING POOLS.Book now and save! Special on 14'x26' in- stalled for as low as $17,999. Call 905-251-5620 or 905-985-4151 www.everclearpools.ca STOLEN 2004 SUZUKI RM 65 dirt bike on Monday, April 7 be- tween the hours of 11:45 am and 2:50 pm. This is my 11 year old son's bike, who hadn't had a chance to ride it. From informa- tion received so far, we have been advised that the bike was seen in the Grandview and Bloor area on Monday evening ridden by what appears to be a young teenager. $200 REWARD for the return or information leading to the return of the bike. If you have any information, please call 905- 431-1283 or 905-431-2210. ARE YOU A SWM, (64-68) who likes the finer things in life? SWF would like to hear from you! SE- RIOUS REPLIES ONLY CALL, LEAVE MESSAGE AND PHONE NUMBER AT: 1-800-692-3269 Box #321886. ERASE YOUR CRIMINAL Record. We succeed where our competition can't. We give free consultations. Our cost just $475. Apply online www.governmentpardons.ca Call Robyn 1-800-298-5520 RETIRED PROFESSIONAL lady, medium height, fair, seeks dance partner for dance lessons at Pickering Senior Centre. For classes starting April 25th. (416)439-7004. BILINGUAL LOVING MOTHER'S HOME DAYCARE For further information call Brenda at 647-234-8429 or Lisa at 905-626-8556 or email us at lovingmothers@gmail.com Please check out our website lovingmothers.webs.com /index.htm 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. ECE 18-yrs experience, mother of 2 would like to care for your children 2+yrs. Fun activities, out- ings, hot meals peanut/pet/smoke free environment. Hwy 2/Liver- pool. Irene (905)837-0315, 416- 556-9147. Need Daycare? Wee Watch is a licensed agency which has full and part time spaces available in a home in your area. We offer: a small ratio of children per home, screened and trained Providers, unscheduled monthly inspections, educational materials, income tax receipts. For information call Ajax/Pickering 1-866-333-3299 www.weewatch.com ARGENTINE TANGO DANCE classes. 10 weeks $85. Orono United Church. For information 905-987-2283 Email: bobandjen@rogers.com PIANO TEACHER looking for students, beginners welcomed at any age. Westney Heights area of Ajax. Call Joani at 905-686- 8351. +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. 1/2 PRICE LEATHER JACKETS purses from $9.99; luggage from $19.99; wallets from $9.99. Everything must Go! Family Leather, 5 Points Mall, Oshawa (905)728-9830, Scarborough (416)439-1177, (416)335-7007. 2 INCH WATER pump, $200, 5 1/2 HP. Generator,1200 watts with battery charge, $125 . Tool kits included. New. 647-204- 5404, 905-427-7389, e-mail fixitman70@hotmail.com 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 ALL NEW QUEEN orthopedic mattress set, cost $1000, sacri- fice $275. Call 905-213-4669. ANTIQUE BEDROOM Vanity $175 Very solid condition, only needs a little TLC 905-576-3914 AUTHENTIC TWO PORCELAIN DOLLS, serial numbers, real hair, worth $500 each. $125 each. 905-492-3338. BMW SUMMER 4 wheels/tires Dunlop Sport, Aluminum rims. Fits 3 series ’01–’05 $650 or best offer John 905.432.0774 CANONDALE V800 full suspen- sion mountain bike with hydraulic disc brakes. 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FOR SALE: TEAK stereo cabi- net, $150. Bed chesterfield, col- our brown, $350. Excellent con- dition. 905-686-2884. GIBBARD DINING ROOM Suite, Vintage 1930's. Includes drop leaf table, 6 chairs, side board/buffet and china cabinet. In good condi- tion. Asking $4,000. (905)723- 3569. GOALIE PADS:Prism-25” blue & white, matching catcher & block- er. $300 OBO. Sherwood-28”- Blue & white, matching catcher & blocker. $400 OBO. 905-666- 5175 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.durhamcovers.com HOT TUBS/SPA,Lots of jets, full warranty, cover, new cost $8450, sacrifice $3900. Call 416-524- 2018. HOUSE HOLD ITEMS,small fur- niture, tools, and much more! $275 dollars for all items. If inter- ested call (905)492-0462. MODCHIPS installed!XBOX 360, Wii, PS2, XBOX. Profession- al install, with warranty. Call Mike at 905-626-0542 (Oshawa) www.durhammods.com MOVING SALE:side-by-side fridge, fridge, stove, washer/dry- er, bar fridge, queen-size futon & frame, solid oak desk, oak table w/chairs, kiln ceramic molds, por- celain doll molds, small freezer, 7 piece patio furniture. Please call Sandi 905-434-7184 or 905-718- 7075. NEUTRAL/TAUPE LOVESEAT and Chair. Excellent condition no stains/marks. Re- movable/washable covers. Very comfortable, durable fabric $425.00 for both 905-432-0775 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. QUEEN SIZE SOFA bed, $100. Love seat, $100. 905-686-6619. PIANOS AND CLOCKS,Home Show Special Now On For Month of April! 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! PIZZA BOOTH for rent at Courtice Flea Market. Equipment supplied. Open every weekend. 250,000 people annually. Call 905-436-1024 www.courticeflea- market.com POOL TABLE, 1" slate. New in box. Cost $4395 sell for $1395. 416-524-2018 SOLID OAK HUTCH and oak oval coffee table, purchased 5 yrs ago from Oak Country Canada, $2500 for both o.b.o. (905)767- 0984 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 BICHON FRISE mix, miniature, hyper allergenic, non-shed, great temperament. First shots, ready to go April 16th. Only 4 left! $750. each. (905)655-5446 DILLABOUGH POODLE mixes, 30 years in business, www.perfectpuppies.ca, (613)332-5975. JACK RUSSELL pups, reputable breeder, licence kennel, JRTCC, JRTCA & CKC member, home raised, vet checked, deposit be- ing taken. Pam 905-797-2270, Brian 905-620-0814. TRADITIONAL DOG TRAINING CLASSES. No clickers, no treats, just great results. 905- 797-2855. 0 DOWN PAYMENT,2007 G5 Pontiac, 2-dr., $259/month in- cludes taxes. Full warranty, take over lease, phone 905-623-0986. 1972 CHEVELLE 350. Disas- sembled. Ready to be restored. Complete car. Body & Frame in good shape. Good tires. Chrome Centreline rime. Absolute sacri- fice $6500-obo. (905)447-3876 1996 NISSAN Max $3200. 2000 Sunfire $3500. 1996 Sunfire $2500. 1996 Transport Van $1500. 1992 V8 Soloma $3200, 1971 Monte Carlo big block $8500. 1996 Neon $2000. 1999 Cadillac Satera $2500. Best offer can certify (905)438-0524, (905)433-5593 1996 OLDSMOBILE 88 LS, 4 door, 3.8 litre V6, automatic, load- ed, dark green, 155,000kms, many new parts, $3995 certified & e-tested. Call 905-259-9846. 1999 DODGE Caravan, Anniver- sary Edition. Fully loaded, 2 slid- ing doors, excellent condition, certified & e-tested. $2950. Call (905)723-2614 2000 NEON LE, 4-dr auto 136k $3495. 1998 Buick Century 4-dr auto 180k $3295; 2000 Saturn LS1, 4-dr auto 200k $3295; All vehicles certified/e-tested, 1 year powertrain warranty included. 905-925-2205 or 905-987-2205 2001 BMW 325 I,silver, leather, sunroof, new tires. $18,999. Call (905)426-7999 or (647)296-7999. 2001 PT CRUISER $4499; 2001 Sonata $3499; 2001 GrandAm $3699; 1997 Intrepid 147k $2999; 1997 Chev pickup $3499; 10 vehicles under $2000. Certified e-tested. Free 6 month warranty 905-683-1983 or 905-424-9002 www.kellyandsonsauto.com NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, April 13, 2008, PAGE 29 A/Pnewsdurhamregion.com 905-619-2093 761 McKay Rd., Pickering Specials Complete Pine Gable Kits: 8x6 $918.75 8x8 $1,014.00 8x12 $1,439.25 Visit our Pickering Showroom www.shedman.ca 2008 YARD SALE KITS ARE NOW BEING PREPARED. We are offering an opportunity for your business to include a coupon in these kits which will be offered free of charge to customers purchasing a yard sale ad. We will be able to distribute your coupon to any or all of Pickering, Ajax, Uxbridge, Port Perry, Whitby, Oshawa, Clarington, Northumberland or the Brighton areas. For more information please call Classified Dept -- 905-576-9335 bbrowne@durhamregion.com Auction Sale Haydon Auction Barn April 19 at 4 pm Gold Coins, Quality Coins & Currency, Roll Top Desk, Glass Top Wrought Iron Table/ 4 chairs, Wicker Chairs, Corner Computer Desk, Dishes, Collectables www.donstephensonauctioneer.com Auctioneer Don Stephenson 905-263-4402 or 705-277-9829 CANADIAN BORDER COLLIE ASSOCIATION registered puppies: Costumes by K.L.C.'s Ruby has given birth to 1 male and 6 female (C.B.C.A.) pups. DHPP vaccination, exam, and microchip done by Callbeck Animal Hospital. $800.00 Call David or Kelly @ 905-434-2970 Mother’s Day Tributes Publishing Sunday May 11 Deadline Wednesday May 7 Did You Know… that if you place your Mother’s Day Tribute with a colour (or black & white) photo, your tribute will automatically appear on our milestonesdurhamregion.com website For further information please call our Classifi ed Sales Representative 905-683-5110 Please ask for Cheryl 2002 BUICK REGAL GS, fully loaded, sunroof, leather, heated seats, excellent condition. New tires and breaks. No rust, 77,000kms. $9,995, O.B.O. (905)240-6522. 2002 GRAND AM SE, 2.2, 4-door, maroon, loaded. Excellent condition, very clean. 108,000kms, Certified, $5,500, O.B.O. Call (905)263-8072. 2003 PT Cruiser Limited Edition, leather, sunroof, 140k, $6800; 2004 Cavalier Z24, sunroof, 5-spd, $4900; 2000 Focus 4-dr sedan $2900; 2000 Ford Wind- star, fully loaded, 112k $4900; 2003 Pontiac GrandAm 4-dr, 4-cyl 130k; $5900; 2002 Saturn LS200 4-dr, fully loaded 130k $5900. Certified, e-tested 2-yr warranty. 905-922-2010 416-841- 1487 FineLine Auto 2005 CADILLAC SRX,Northstar, AWD, 5-spd, auto, air, tan leath- er, XXL sunroof, trac-control, backup sensors, white-pearl, fac- tory 6-CD Bose, 85K, 12K full GM Warranty. Mint. $27,500. (905)440-4603, 289-314-3424 2005 CARAVAN 130k $7400; 2002 Cavalier 4-dr 121k $5200; 2001 Taurus Wagon $3500; 2003 Sunfire 4-dr 101k $5700; 2003 KioRio Wagon $2900. All cars certified/e-tested, 2-year warrantee. (416)841-1487 (905)922-2010 Fineline Auto. 2006 TUCSON (SUV)6 cyl. Loaded with standard features. Extra, extra, B. to B. WARR, till 2013. 28,500kms. Great deal, $18,500. Larry (905)430-2849. 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 ! ! $ ! AARON & LEO Scrap Cars & Trucks Wanted. Cash paid 7 days/week anytime. Please call 905-426-0357. CARS FOR KIDS,we scrap your car to feed our kids. (416)876- 0007 905-924-0005 ! ! ! 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. (905)686-1899 (Picker- ing/Ajax) or (905)665-9279 (Oshawa/Whitby). $$$$$ JOHNNY JUNKER WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE. Has the best cash deal for your good scrap cars and trucks. Speedy service. (905)655-4609 or (416)286-6156. $ $250+ TOP DOLLARS - Ajax Auto Wreckers pays for vehi- cles. We buy all scrap metal, cop- per, aluminum, fridges, stoves, etc. 905-686-1771; 416-896-7066 $100-$1000 Cash For Cars Dead or Alive Fast Free Towing 7 Days a Week (416)893-1594 1-866-256-2883 ABSOLUTELY the best CASH deal for your old junker. Cars & trucks wanted, dead or alive. Free p-up. Call 24 hrs. John 905- 263-4142 or 905-914-4142. CASH FOR CARS!We buy used vehicles. Vehicles must be in running condition. Call (905)427-2415 or come to 479 Bayly St. East, Ajax at MURAD AUTO SALES LOOKING TO BUY an older car in excellent condition, body and mechanically. Call Kirk at 905 261-4397. 2000 DODGE RAM 1 1/2 ton short box. 200,000 KM, great on gas for a truck. $4000 as is, $4400 certified. Very good condi- tion. Call 905-623-0503 Well-Endowed Blonde Green-eyed beauty SHAYNA Discreet & Independent 8a.m -6 p.m. 905-441-1661 BLONDE BEAUTY Hour Glass Figure Pretty & Sexy 905-550-0428 8 am - 9 pm NEW Your choice Blonde or Redhead Upscale Discreet Early till late No private calls Appointment 905-492-3338 AAA PICKERING ANGELS ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Relaxing Massage VIP Rooms & Jacuzzi 905 Dillingham Rd. (905)420-0320 pickeringangels.com OSHAWA The Holistic $35 you want Ritson Rd. / Bloor 905-576-3456 SUNVALLEY SPA 4630 Kingston Rd. European Attendants Body Rub Massage Open 10 a.m. - 3 a.m. 416-284-7679 A/P PAGE 30 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, April 13, 2008 newsdurhamregion.com SELLING YOUR CAR OR TRUCK? Showcase it across Durham Region. Call Classifieds Ajax at 683-0707 or fax 579-4218 Customer Appreciatio n SUNDAYS Why are all these people so happy... Receive a FREE Classifi ed Ad Sundays Only For Items $250 or less Articles For Sale Sell items with an asking price of less than $250 (price must appear in the ad) 12 words appearing in Fax 905-683-7363 Email classifi eds@durhamregion.com or call News Advertiser Classifi ed @ 905-683-5110 and ask for Cheryl to place your ad Deadline 2 p.m. Friday previous! APRILE, JOHN JOSEPH (WW II Navy Veteran) ~ Peacefully at Centenary Health Centre on Friday, April 11th 2008. John established the family business- es, Aprile Contracting, Pick-A-Mix Concrete & Elirpa Construction. John, in his 88th year, beloved husband of the late Evelyn. Loving father of Patrick, Mi- chael, Nina, Jimmy, Deanne, Danny and Jackie. Dear grandfather of Michael, Mary, Nick, Jennifer, Daniele, John, Allison, Aprile, Jean Paul, Michelle, Daniel, Aveline, Jesse & Lauren. Great-grandfather of John, Mark, Jaden & Thomas. Brother of Marie. Family and friends may call at the GIFFEN-MACK "SCAR- BOROUGH" FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION CENTRE, 4115 Lawrence Avenue East (just west of Kingston Road) 416-281-6800 from 2-4 & 7-9 P.M. on Sunday and Monday. A Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, April 15th 2008 in ST. JOSEPH'S HIGHLAND CREEK CATHOLIC CHURCH, 200 Morrish Road at 11 A.M. Interment: Resurrection Cemetery, Whitby. OLLERENSHAW, John - Passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Wednesday, April 9, 2008 after a lengthy illness. Beloved husband of Marga- ret. Loving father of Thomas (Ann) and Karen (Tim). He will be sadly missed by his four grandchildren; Greg, Mark, Adam and Larah, and his two great-grand- children; Dylan and Julia. The family will receive friends at the McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME,28 Old Kingston Road, Pickering Village (Ajax) 905-428- 8488 on Tuesday, April 15, 2008 from 12-1:00 p.m A Memorial Service will be held Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. in the Chapel. Cremation. If so de- sired, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family. A Book of Condolence may be signed at www.mceachnie-funeral.ca SCRIMGEOUR, Scott Douglas - Passed away suddenly in Kansas City on Tuesday April 8, 2008 at the age of 44. Scott, beloved husband of Janet (Cassini). Loving father of Stephanie, Meghan and Corey. Dear son of Erma and the late Murray Scrimgeour, Brother of Glen (Josee). Cherished uncle of James, Kaitlyn and Connor. Scott will be fondly remembered by his family and friends, and his colleagues at Danisco. The family will receive friends at the McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME,28 Old Kingston Road, Pickering Village (Ajax) 905-428-8488 on Sunday from 1-5 pm. A graveside service will take place at Duffin Meadows Cemetery on Monday April 14, 2008 at 11 am. A Celebration of Scott's life will be held at the Delta Toronto East (2035 Kenne- dy Rd. N of Hwy 401, Scarborough) following the graveside service. Should family or friends so desire, donations to the Hospital for Sick Children (Sick Kids Foundation 525 University Avenue, 14th Floor Toronto, Ontario M5G 2L3 or www.sickkids.ca). A Book of Condolence may be signed at www.mceachnie-funeral.ca THE NEWS ADVERTISER, April 13, 2008 PAGE 31 A/Pdurhamregion.com Trojans off to fast start on track Pickering High School athletes win multiple medals at Riel meet AJAX — The Pickering High School Trojans opened the 2008 Track and Field season with some impressive results in the nation’s capital on Thursday. Forty-two members of the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Asso- ciations (OFSAA) 2007 champion track team competed in the annual Louis Riel High School Dome Meet in Ottawa. Leading the way for the Trojans were Xavier King, Andrew Spence and Marley Patterson -- all multiple gold medal winners. King captured gold medals in the midget boys’ 800 metres and 3,000 metres. Spence was golden in the senior boys’ 200 metres and in the 300- metre hurdles. Marley Patterson was a gold med- allist in the junior boys’ 200 metres and the 300-metre hurdles. He also won silver in the long jump. Meanwhile, Caileb Downey- Brown established the lone meet and dome record in the senior boy’s long jump, with a leap of 6.72m. PHS relay teams were also domi- nant, with Trojans’ teams winning gold in five of the six sprint relays . Results of other PHS athletes were: Senior Girls • Adriana Allen: second 200 metres, fourth long jump; • Marissa Smith: first 300-metre hur- dles, third 200 metres; • Allison Gill: sixth 200 me- tres, sixth long jump; • 800m sprint medley relay: First -- Marissa Smith, Adrian Allen, Allison Gill, Komica Reeves; Senior Boys • Darryl Thomas: first 800 metres, second 200 metres; • MacKenzie Moseley: second 300- metre hurdles, third 200 metres; • Brandon Wilson: fourth 200 me- tres, fourth 300-metre hurdles; • David Wilson: seventh 300-metre hurdles, 12th 200 metres; • Raihaan Patel: ninth 800 metre, 15th 200 metres; • Drew Mastromartino: 15th 800 me- tres, 25th 200 metres; • Caileb Downey-Brown: first long jump, second triple jump; • 800m sprint medley relay team ‘B’: First -- Darryl Thomas, Izzy Ogieva, Brandon Wilson, Doron Williams; • 800m sprint medley relay team ‘A’: Second -- Caileb Downey-Brown, MacKenzie Moseley, David Wilson, Nathan Morris; Junior Girls • Katherine Lawrence: first 200 me- tres, second 300-metre hurdles, fourth long jump; • Christine Exeter: first 300-metre hurdles, 10th long jump; • Rebecca Mendes: first 800 metres, ninth 200 me- tres; • Shanyce Shaw: third 300-metre hur- dles, sixth 200 metres; • Komica Reeves: first triple jump, second long jump, fifth 200 metres, sixth 300-metre hurdles; • 800m sprint medley relay: First - - Shanyce Shaw, Christine Prince, Christine Exeter, Katherine Law- rence; Junior Boys • Preston Farrell: second 200 metres, second 300-metre hurdles, sixth long jump; • Julian Patchett: first 800 metres, eighth 200 metres; • Izzy Ogieva: third 200 metres, fourth long jump, fifth 300-metre hurdles; • Ryan Lim: seventh 200 metres; • Courtney Dawkins: eighth long jump, 11th 200 metres; • Alfonso Sepulveda: sixth 800 me- tres, 15th 200 metres; • Anthony Caterini: first 3000 metres, fourth 800 metres; • Akram Kassay: eighth 800 metres, 21st 200 metres; • 800m sprint relay: Second -- Court- ney Dawkins, Marley Patterson, Ju- lian Patchett, Preston Farrell; Midget Girls • Zakiya McIntosh: first 200 metres, second long jump; • Naomi Leon-Palmer: second 300- metre hurdles, third 200 metres, ninth long jump; • Lanise Lywood: third triple jump, seventh 200 metres, 10th long jump; • Shannon Clarke-Black: 15th 200 metres, 19th long jump; • Sydney Allen-Ash: 23rd long jump, 32nd 200 metres; • 800m Sprint Relay: First -- Shan- non Clarke-Black, Lanise Lywood, Naomi Leon, Zakiya McIntosh; Midget Boys • Denver Wright: first 300-metre hur- dles, sixth 200 metres; • Justin Taylor: second 300-metre hurdles, seventh 200 metres; • Khashayar Farzam: fifth 200 me- tres, fifth 300-metre hurdles; • Tristan Clough: sixth 300-metre hurdles, ninth 200 metres; • Doron Williams: second 200 me- tres; • Jeremy Sepulveda: 10th 3000 me- tres, 16th 800 metres; • Alex Grant: eighth 800 metres; • Andrew Bell: seventh 3000 metres, 17th 800 metres; • 800m sprint medley relay: First -- Xavier King, Denver Wright, Doron Williams, Justin Taylor. Zakiya McIntosh Julian Patchett Durham West hosts Dream Team Night DURHAM — The Durham West Girls Hockey Association hosts ‘Dream Team Night’ at the Ajax Com- munity Centre on Tuesday night. Hosted at the community centre’s Pad 4 at 7 p.m., the game features numerous elite players on the DW- GHA’s Lightning rep teams, from the bantam to the intermediate ranks. Guest coaches for the event are Karen Hughes, the head coach of the Univer- sity of Toronto Varsity Blues women’s hockey team, and Dan Church, the coach of the York University Lions women’s hockey team and Canada’s under-22 women’s squad. Serving as the special ambassa- dor for the ‘Dream Team Night’ is Alexa Plenderleith, 17, who joined the DWGHA in 1999 and has played at various levels during those years. Alexa is currently battling cancer, and has showed a large measure of deter- mination and courage in facing the disease. 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