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May 22, 2008 @ 7:00 p.m. 20 O’Brien Court , 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✦ 16 PAGES ✦ Pressrun 50,400 ✦ Optional delivery $6/Newsstand $1 ✦ SUNDAY, MAY 18, 2008 The Pickering Nurses receive layoff notices Hospital on ‘road to recovery’ NEWS/3 Transit hurt by high gas prices Deficit expected by end of the year NEWS/5 UOIT professor raises some questions By Reka Szekely rszekely@durhamregion.com DURHAM — Although it would cost more up front, incinerating Durham’s garbage is the best available long-term option, says the Region’s business case for the project. The business case, released Friday, com- pares energy-from-waste (EFW) to using a landfill site outside the region, somewhere in Ontario. The EFW project comes out ahead, according to the financial analysis by Deloitte and Touche, because it removes the risk and uncertainty surrounding fuel costs and the shortage of landfill capacity in the province. “What it will do is bring a solution to the waste disposal situation on a long-term basis,” said Jim Clapp, the Region’s commis- sioner of finance. And a UOIT professor said the report was acceptable though he had a few questions. The facility, which would be located in Clarington near Courtice Road and Hwy. 401, would cost $198 million to construct with Durham Region picking up $155 million of the tab and York Region paying the rest. The facility, accepting 140,000 tonnes of waste per year, would be state-of-the-art, meeting or exceeding both Ontario’s guidelines and European Union emission standards. The annual operating and maintenance cost of the facility would be $17 million with Durham paying $13 million of that. Among the operation costs is just less than $1 million in property taxes; two-thirds of which would go to the Municipality of Clarington, Mr. Clapp said. If federal gas tax funds are used to pay a portion of the up-front costs, the Region’s debt related to the facility would be paid off in six years. That means by 2017 on, the cost of incineration would be lower than using landfill somewhere else, the report said. If the gas tax is not used and the facility is fully funded through debt financing, it would take until after 2031 for the cost of incineration to be lower than landfill. Previously, the Region has used gas tax dollars to fund its material recovery facility. Durham will bank $47 million in gas tax dol- lars from 2008 through to 2010, which could be used as an up-front payment on the EFW facility, Mr. Clapp said. Beyond that, the Re- gion would budget $16.5 million per year for the incinerator. “The gas tax can only be used in certain areas, waste is one of them,” Mr. Clapp said, and added regional municipalities cannot use it for roads. Overall, the finance commissioner said EFW would be a much more predictable TEA TIME IN PICKERING Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo PICKERING — Dylan Villiers, all of seven months, brought his mom Jennifer and dad Michael, as well as their extended families, to the Mother’s Day Tea at the Pickering Museum Village. Incineration cheaper than landfill: report ✦ See Professor, Page 2 Council wants inquiry into hospital bed move By Keith Gilligan kgilligan@durhamregion.com AJAX — Councillors have endorsed a call to have the Ontario Human Rights Commission inter- vene in the closing of 20 in- patient mental health beds at the Ajax hospital. Maurice Brenner, a com- munity activist and for- mer Pickering councillor, had proposed seeking the help of the commission in stopping the Rouge Valley Health System’s plan to move the beds to Cente- nary Hospital in Scarbor- ough. Mr. Brenner said in his correspondence to Ajax council that it was a viola- tion of the Ontario Human Rights Code to move the beds. The code defines a ‘mental disorder’ as a dis- ability and it’s discrimina- tory to deny someone a service because of a dis- ability. Council, at its April 28 meeting, referred Mr. Brenner’s letter to the Town’s solicitor, seeking advice on the matter. The Town’s lawyer, Ron Hawkshaw, said council had the authority to pass a motion based on Mr. Brenner’s letter. The council motion called on the OHRC to conduct a public inquiry or review on the closing of the in-patient beds. “I expect it will,” said Marty de Rond, the Town’s clerk, when asked if ap- proving the motion would start the process at the OHRC. Having other munici- palities in Durham Region supporting the Town’s po- sition will “be persuasive,” Mr. de Rond said. He didn’t know how long it would be before a hear- ing would be held, if one was called. “Unfortunately, I don’t have an answer to that, how long it will take, the terms and how to define them,” Mr. de Rond said. The next Central East Local Health Integration Network meeting has been pushed back a week, to June 6 from May 30, Mayor Steve Parish said. The decision to move the beds has been made and the LHIN meeting “won’t deal with the decision, but deal with certain details regarding the implementa- tion,” he said. Mayor Parish said he spoke with LHIN head Fos- ter Loucks and “they basi- cally made the decision.” option during the next 25 years. He compared it to buying versus leasing. “In this case we’re buy- ing and providing ourselves with a solution instead of relying on a third party.” The business case didn’t include potential revenue from district heating, how- ever, the capability would be built into the plant. It also didn’t include savings to the Region if the EFW plant heated the nearby Courtice Water Pollution Control Plant or detail any benefits should a carbon trading sys- tem be implemented by the federal government. The business case screened three other op- tions: continuing to ship waste to Michigan, using the Brock Township landfill, and stabilized landfill. Michigan is set to close its border to Ontario garbage in 2010, the Brock Township landfill does not have enough capacity to meet the Region’s long-term needs, and building a sta- bilized landfill would take too long as it would involve selecting and purchasing a site and going through a full environmental assessment. Ibrahim Dincer, a UOIT professor and engineer spe- cializing in sustainable en- ergy systems, said the report looked fine overall. However, while the emis- sions limits in the report are acceptable, Dr. Dincer would have liked to have seen what specific emission control- ling technologies would be used. “There are certain tech- nologies, quite costly, in terms of emission control that are very effective,” he said. As well, he would have liked to have seen a life- cycle assessment for the EFW facility to see projected costs over the plant’s whole life compared to landfill. As well, Dr. Dincer raised concerns about sorting out hazardous materials, such as batteries, which could affect emissions from the plant, He said currently many people put such material in the garbage and it needs to be sorted out before it gets to the plant. “At the final point, sorting out is very difficult and very costly,” he said. The Region considers the approval of the business case a milestone for the EFW project. It goes to com- mittee next Wednesday and to council May 28. “If it’s not approved, we have to stop and reconsid- er what we’re going to do,” Regional Chairman Roger Anderson has said, add- ing there are still four or five points in the process where the process could be stopped by council.DR MELASDR EGDIREKAL.N EVADOOWRAH.N DR YENTSEWROSSLAND RD E. KINGSTON RD E. TAUNTON RD E. 162 Rossland Rd. E Ajax, Ontario L1T 4V2 905-427-3120 Fax: 905-427-0211 www.pickeringcs.on.ca Join us at our Community Family Day www.pickeringcs.on.ca For more info please check our website FREE rides & activities including: the Remax Hot Air Balloon, pony rides, inflatable jumping castles, games and more! Meet the Argos players from the Toronto Argonauts will sign autographs A visit from HOPE WHEELS displaying cool classic cars, mint Lamborghinis, dream motorcycles and more! 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Union representatives were informed Thursday of layoff notices for 47 nurses between the two hospitals (40 full-time and seven part-time). RVHS is faced with a long-term debt and capi- tal deficiencies of $78 mil- lion, and in order to relieve the debt, the hospital an- nounced plans to cut 220 jobs (60 at Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hos- pital) and consolidate the mental health unit by mov- ing RVAP’s mental health beds to Rouge Valley Cen- tenary hospital in Scarbor- ough. The announcement came after the Ontario Public Service Employees Union withdrew its motion for an injunction when the hospital agreed to keep all mental health services at RVAP until after a judicial review is complete. Rik Ganderton, RVHS president and CEO, ex- plained of the 40 posi- tions cut, 13 are full-time and seven are part-time at RVAP. Twelve full-time and six part-time registered nurses will leave RVAP’s mental health unit. “I’ll tell you (the men- tal health nurses) are very angry,” Ms. Oates said. Mr. Ganderton noted the mental health jobs will be fully replaced at Centenary and “we want every mental health nurse to apply for those jobs.” Voluntary packages, early retirement, attrition and va- cancies will be offered, but Ms. Oates said only about half a dozen would qualify for a retirement package. She’s also worried about maintaining the same qual- ity of care with the chang- es. “They expect us to do the same volume with less beds and less nurses,” she said. Mr. Ganderton explained, in an interview, RVHS will maintain the same ser- vice volumes. The RVHS has been working with too many resources than it needs to deliver proper care, which was outlined in a December peer review re- port, he said. Reducing the resources will help RVHS benchmark itself against other hospitals, he said. “We’ve actually signed the accountability agree- ment with the LHIN (Cen- tral East Local Health In- tegration Network), which has those volume commit- ments,” he said. 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With the price at the pump on the rise, Mr. Owens isn’t the only one who is fed up. Kris Barnier, provincial affairs spe- cialist with CAA, said his members are feeling the pinch when it comes to planning their holidays. “Our members are telling us they are still going to take vacations but what they are going to do is be a little more mindful of exactly where they’re going and they’re going to be doing a lot of things to make sure they’re reducing their gas expenditures.” Mr. Barnier suggests finding the low- est gas prices in your area. “Make sure that you know when the prices tend to go up or down during the course of the day.” Newsdurhamregion.com is launch- ing a new program; the Pump Price Watch. If you find cheap gas prices in Durham Region, let us know. All you have to do is log on the news- durhamregion.com and register for the Pump Price Patrol. I EPUMPPR C WATCHPR C WATCH newsdurhamregion.com FIND THE CHEAPEST GAS Things you can do to reduce the amount of gas you use: • Maintain your vehicle • Map out your route • Slow down • Don’t overload your trunk • Find cheap gas prices It’s the price you pay DRT headed toward a deficit in 2008 By Reka Szekely rszekely@durhamregion.com DURHAM — Rising gas prices means Durham Region Transit (DRT) may be more than $400,000 over its fuel budget by the end of the year. In a budget update, DRT is predict- ing a $250,000-to-$450,000 budget deficit for 2008, driven largely by the rising cost of diesel. According to a report presented to the Region’s transit executive com- mittee, if fuel stabilizes at the March price of $1.12 per litre, DRT will be about $440,000 above its fuel bud- get and will run an overall deficit of $490,000 in its maintenance and equipment program. The additional $50,000 is attributed to harsh winter conditions and a large amount of snow. However, the report cautions that increasing fuel prices may add an- other $200,000 to the tab. In April, fuel prices had risen to $1.16 per litre. “What we’re saying is if we do go over budget, it’s almost entirely re- lated to the cost of fuel,” said Neil Killens, DRT deputy general manager of support services. DRT’s budget is based on diesel costing $1.03 per litre. The fuel comes through a Regional tender, so the transit system doesn’t pay the same price as consumers do. Mr. Killens said earlier this year DRT was paying less than $1 per litre. “Diesel fuel tends to be more sta- ble in terms of cost fluctuation. You don’t have the same price increases that you have at the pumps, never- theless there’s a steady increase.” DRT is doing what it can to reduce fuel consumption, including reduc- ing idling times and keeping vehicles well-maintained. “We’re also moving towards more fuel-efficient vehicles and newer ve- hicles, which is a big part of reducing costs,” said Mr. Killens. Meanwhile, the transit system is expecting savings in some areas, such as $140,000 in the administration de- partment. Earlier this year, DRT implemented a series of route cuts after posting a $2-million deficit since its inception in January 2006. However, Mr. Killens said it’s too soon to tell if more will be required. “I would think the fall would be the time to look at whether or not to do anything,” he said, adding the report’s purpose was to flag poten- tially serious issues. If DRT does run a deficit, taxpay- ers ultimately pick up the tab as Durham’s municipalities will pay the difference based on their level of ser- vice. 13th Annual Sidewalk Sale Your one stop shopping centre! 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THE NEWS ADVERTISER, May 18, 2008 PAGE 5 A/Pdurhamregion.com AJ Groen/ News Advertiser photo A special day PICKERING — Pyjama Day at Gandatsetiagon Public School raised $218.31 for the Special Olympics. That increased the total raised by the school to $1,718. Some students in their PJs are, clockwise bottom left, Madeline Barrett, Alex Thorne, Serena Austin, Chris Retz, Abigail Robson, Mansi Premkumar, Ayeza Karim and Kaleigh Edwards. Rising gas prices blow transit budget DURHAM — Take your dog on a walk for charity. The Humane Society of Durham Re- gion is having its 17th Annual People for Pets Walkathon. Participate in the five-kilometre walk and enjoy refresh- ments, games and prizes. There are special prizes for the highest pledges. The event is on Sunday, May 25, at the Heber Down Conservation Area on Country Lane, Whitby, from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Pledge forms are available through- out Durham and for more information call the shelter at 905-433-2022, ext. 29 or ext. 0. 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Publications Mail Sales Agreement Number 40052657 & Editorials Opinions Tim Whittaker - Publisher Joanne Burghardt - Editor-in-Chief Mike Johnston - Managing Editor Duncan Fletcher - Director of Advertising Andrea Babin - Retail Advertising Manager Eddie Kolodziejcak - Classified Advertising Manager Abe Fakhourie - Distribution Manager Lillian Hook - Office Manager Janice O’Neil, Cheryl Haines - Composing Managers News/Sales (905) 683-5110 Classifieds (905) 683-0707 Distribution (905) 683-5117 Fax (905) 683-7363 e-mail letters to mjohnston@durhamregion.com / max. 200 words / please include your full first and last name, place of residence & daytime phone number / letters that do not appear in print may be published @ newsdurhamregion.com Our readers think... A/P PAGE 6 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, May 18, 2008 durhamregion.com Gas station service appreciated To the editor: I think we should thank the few and far between gas stations that service us with pumping our gas. It is something that is very necessary for those with disabilities, seniors with bad hips, knees, etc. By pumping our gas, it gives us freedom to travel. Hopefully we won’t see these type of gas stations closing down because of current gas prices. We all appreciate their service in the community. Elsie Hetherman Pickering F or all of our efforts at harmony, peace and understanding we still live in a fragmented society. The pieces in the mosaic are stitched along firm lines of cul- ture, religion, language, politics and sexu- ality to name a few. And we seem to like it that way. Humans love to label themselves. It’s not enough to be a member of the human race, I must be a nationality or a colour or a religion, gay, straight or a gen- der-bender. Conservative or Liberal. “Tom is a free-spirited, white, male Irish- Canadian, bi-sexual Catholic.” Wow. Tom is a lot. But he’s got nothing on Jane who is a bookish, Mulatto, lesbian, Marxist-Lenin- ist, Sephardic Jew, Rotarian. She’s either one very busy or one very confused indi- vidual. Labels are interesting things. We like them because they help us to quickly size up a stranger. It’s difficult, for instance, to make much of an assessment call on Linda if she is introduced as simply, “My friend Linda.” That’s no fun at all. But add a label and the judgment machinery quickly kicks into gear. “This is my friend Linda . . . she’s a law- yer.” Aha! The more detail, the faster the machinery spins. “This is my friend Linda . . . she’s a vegan, Druid, lawyer.” Now we’re getting some- where. Playing the label game can also be good fun. I often refer to Suzanne as “My first wife.” Not at all a lie, but it gives the listener pause. How we choose to label ourselves is vitally important also. What we select to put onto our virtual, “Hello I’m . . .” name tags speaks volumes about what we value; what we’ve chosen as important enough to convey to or hide from others. Consider yourself. How, if asked, would you describe who or what you are? I am an actor, a writer and a speaker. But I am also a husband, a father, a son, a brother. Which do I choose? And what of my failings? Most of our labels tend to highlight only our virtues. But this is misleading. We have regulations that force food and drug manufacturers to tell us exactly what we’re getting when we make a purchase. Wouldn’t it be refreshing to encounter the same kind of candor in personal relationships? Imagine this kind of thing on a business card: Robert D. Simpson, Vice President, Mar- keting, Chronic Bed-wetter. Wanda Calhoun, Director of Support Ser- vices, Needy as hell. Dating websites and chat rooms (I am told) ask participants to, “Tell us a little about yourself.” Invariably respondents write things like “I am an outgoing, pleas- ant companion who likes tennis, reading and long walks in the country.” Seldom do you see, “I’m a fat, mouth- breathing, incontinent slob with a Farah Fawcett poster above my bed.” That doesn’t mean he or she is a bad person. They’re just being honest. Plus, the only surprises you’re likely to get with that package are good ones. “Oh, you didn’t mention you could dress yourself!” The wonderful truth is that we are a com- plex species. Accurate labelling is therefore difficult if not impossible. Perhaps the most honest and precise tag any of us can wear is to say “Hello, I’m Neil . . . I’m human.” Durham resident Neil Crone, actor-comic- writer, saves some of his best lines for his col- umns. There’s m uch more (and less) than meets the labelling eye Ajax, Pickering the place to be for spring, summer fun B efore you look to distant locales for spring and summer fun this year, take a look at what’s going on in your own backyard first. We’re in the midst of the May long week- end, the traditional beginning of the sum- mer outdoors season. Our thoughts turn to holidays, camping and cottaging as we look forward to relishing the good weather. But, in addition to these pursuits, there’s a slew of events and activities taking place in Ajax and Pickering. Apart from being close to home, a consideration for many as gas prices climb higher, these festivals and other happenings are first-rate, appeal to various tastes and ages, give participants a chance to learn more about their commu- nity, make some new friends and, perhaps, get involved next year as a volunteer. A look at the events calendars at www. townofajax.com and www.cityofpickering. com reveals the breadth of what’s going on. Here’s a sample of what’s coming up in the next month: May 24 - Artfest: The annual arts event boasts more than 80 artists in an outdoor show and sale at the Pickering Civic Com- plex/Esplanade Park. There’s also free art activities for kids and teens, live perfor- mances on the gazebo and a food court. May 25 - Steam-Up: Learn more about Pickering in the old days at the Pickering Museum Village. Check out the operat- ing gas and steam barn, live music, wagon rides and a plant sale by Bloomers and Britches. As well, the Backwoods Players presents ‘The Knight’s Quest’. May 28-31 - Ajax Festival of the Arts: The first Ajax arts festival features a full calen- dar of events and activities for everybody from the youngest members of the family to their grandparents. The Pickering Com- munity Concert Band kicks off the festival with a free performance at Heritage Square in front of the Ajax Town Hall. For the next three days, the fun moves to Pickering Village with displays, demonstrations, an interactive play development session with StoneCircle Theatre, music and lots of stuff for the kids. June 6-8 - Ajax/Pickering Rotary Rib- fest: Another first-time event, featuring six ribbers grilling mouth-watering ribs while performers entertain in Pickering’s Esplanade Park. The live bands range from rock to jazz to country. There’s also a kids’ midway, a beer-and-wine tent and craft vendors. June 7 - Pickering Village Jazz Festival: In its sixth year, the festival is on Old Kingston Road, closed off for the event, with two stages of music from 2:30 p.m. to midnight. June 12 - 55+ Barbecue: Ajax residents 55 years and over are invited to a free bar- becue at the Rotary Park Pavilion in Ajax. 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That’s why the On- tario Chiropractic Association is re- launching its Plant and Rake Without the Ache public education program to help gardeners avoid stiff and sore joints, muscle, neck and back pain. The OCA’s Plant and Rake With- out the Ache program features tip sheets that outline proper warm-up exercises, stretches, lifting techniques and injury prevention strategies in a simple, easy-to-follow format. The ma- terials are available for download on the OCA website, at www.chiroprac- tic.on.ca. – News Canada Healthwellness ADVERTISING FEATURE& Ontario chiropractors re-launch education program for gardeners Now that the weather is warming up, our feet will soon be on display. After being under cover during the long winter months, they are often dry, cracked and in need of extra care. 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Have a Professional Home Inspection before you buy! (!2$,).%(/-%).30%#4)/. #/50/.&/2/&& %XPIRES!UGUST 10 HOME INSPECTION 10 Durham Region Media Group has strong showing at North American website awards DURHAM — The Metroland Durham Re- gion Media has entered new territory with its websites and online publishing efforts. The Suburban Newspapers of America an- nounced the winners of its local community website contest and www.durhamregion. com and www.mediamash.ca took home seven awards. Stefanie Swinson earned accolades for her work on the Junior Webcaster feature with students from Durham Region schools. The webcaster won best local community initiative in its category and best overall col- laborative project. The judges said “creating a Junior Web- caster program monthly is a unique way to get area children involved in the media. It also creates an opportunity for advertising around the program. The production quality of the video was good and the community response increased page views and unique users to the site. Overall, the project has an emphasis on the community and combines youth with the media cohesively.” Our website www.mediamash.ca was chosen best multi-media initiative in its cat- egory by the judges for offering multi-media news on demand for its users. The judges also said the site offers a place for users to share their own videos and photos. Whether the site is covering a tragedy, weather, com- munity issues or charity events, the multi- media features in the site bring the user closer to the story. Community response to the use of video has been high and commu- nity response to posting their own content has also been high, with 199 posts since June 2007. The other first-place prize was for best community service project for our Vimy Ridge special report. “Multi-media features are used throughout the Vimy rededication series. slideshows, video, blogs, ample sto- ries and more invite users to see what stu- dents in the community were determined to do. This feature generated an 800 per cent increase in photo gallery views and a sig- nificant increase in page views overall,” the judges said. Our newest online venture, www.flyer- land.ca, earned a third-place finish in the best niche site or product. We also earned an honourable mention in this category for mobile.newsdurhamregion. com. The judges were impressed we created a mobile product to give community mem- bers a better opportunity to stay in touch with news and events. The site is a mobile version of newsdurhamregion.com, but also offers movie show times, weather conditions and long-range forecasts. The honours for innovation on our website didn’t stop there as Online Content Manager Ian Caldwell and developer Chris Creamer earned an honourable mention in the local website innovator of the year category for creating the election night news alerts. On the creation of the custom web-based entry control panel, the judges said, “They did this smoothly in a very short period of time. The program is still being used to provide real-time updates for their site and for oth- ers within their company. The application is very easy to use. The application moves the site in a new direction with better updating capabilities and is a notable innovation for the industry.” Junior Webcaster not just a hit in the classroom THE NEWS ADVERTISER, May 18, 2008 PAGE 9 A/Pdurhamregion.com SPORTS ✦ E-mail game scores to Al Rivett, arivett@durhamregion.com ✦ Get local 24/7 newsdurhamregion.com Dan Belley photo She’s taking control PICKERING — Tavia Anderson of the Pickering Spirit U15 girls’ soccer team keeps her eyes on the ball during Ontario Youth Soccer League (OYSL) open- ing weekend action against Brams United in Mississauga. The teams tied 1-1 . AJAX — Pickering High School Trojans’ track and field athletes made their presences felt in the na- tion’s capital recently. PHS sent 50 of its 75-member track and field team to the annual National Capital Track and Field Meet at the Terry Fox Athletic Centre in Ottawa, which attacted more than 1,000 competitors. Although com- peting in cool conditions, Trojans’ athletes still produced many out- standing performances during the day. The PHS squad finished atop the team standings at the meet. Individ- ually, Trojans’ athletes hauled in 61 medals, including 24 gold, 25 silver, and 11 bronze. Leading the Trojan charge were hurdlers Marissa Smith, Jessica Ca- terini, Preston Farrell, Zakiya McIn- tosh, Justin Taylor, Denver Wright, Christine Exeter, Naomi Leone Palmer, Shanyce Shaw, Marley Pat- terson and Katherine Lawrence. Once again the relay teams demon- strated their strength, winning seven of the eight age-division events. Results for PHS athletes: Midget Girls • Zakiya McIntosh: second - 100m; second - 200m; second - 80m hurdles; • Shannon Clarke-Black: 16th - 200m; 29th - 100m; • Lanise Lywood: fourth- 200m; fourth - triple jump; 12th - long jump; 13th - 100m; • Naomi Leone-Palmer: fourth - 200m; fourth - 80m hurdles; ninth - 100m; • Sydney Allen-Ash: seventh - 300m; 19th - 200m; 26th - long jump; 41st - 100m; Junior Girls • Katherine Lawrence: first - 100m; first - 80m hurdles; third - 300m hurdles; • Shanyce Shaw: third - 80m hurdles; 11th - 100m; • Christine Exeter: second - 80m hurdles; second - 300m hurdles; fourth - 100m; • Christine Prince: first - 200m; fifth - 100m; • Komica Reeves: third - triple jump; sixth - 100m; • Lee-Ann Herbert: eighth - 100m; eighth - 200m; • Rebecca Mendes: first - 1500m, sec- ond - 800m; Senior Girls • Marissa Smith: first - 100m hurdles, fifth - 100m, sixth - 200m; • Jessica Caterini: second - 100m, second - 200m, second - 100m hurdles; • Galelnell Sinclair: seventh - 200m, eighth - 100m, ninth - 100m hurdles; • Allison Gill: 10th - 100m, 10th - 200m, 20th - long jump; Midget Boys • Justin Taylor: second- 300m hurdles; second - high jump; • Doron Williams: first - 100m; first - 200m; • Khashayar Farzan: third - 200m; fourth - 100m; • Denver Wright: second - 100m hur- dles; fourth - 300m hurdles; seventh - 200m; eighth - 100m; • Julian Brown: 16th - 200m; 23rd - 100m; • Xavier King: first - 800m; second - 1500m; • Alex Grant: third - 1500m; 10th - 800m; • Jeremy Sepulveda: 19th - 1500m; 22nd - 800m; • Andrew Bell: 18th - 1500m; 23rd - 800m; Junior Boys • Izzy Ogieva: second - 100m; second - high jump; fourth - 100m hurdles; • Spencer Stewart: eighth - 100m; ninth - 200m • Ryan Lim: 11th - 100m; 22nd - 200m • Courtney Dawkins: seventh - 300m hurdles; 12th - 100m • Marley Patterson: first - 200m; sec- ond - 100m hurdles; 13th - 100m • Alfonso Sepulveda: 12th - long jump; 13th - 400m • Kassay Akram: 11th - 1500m, 11th - 800m, 14th - 400m • Preston Farrell: first - 100m hurdles, second - 300m hurdles • Anthony Caterini: third - 1500m, sixth - steeplechase Senior Boys • Darryl Thomas: 1st - 800m; first - 400m; fifth - 200m; ninth - 100m; • Andrew Spence: second - 200m; third - 100m; third - 400m; • Macky Moseley: fourth- 110m hur- dles; fifth - 100m; • Caileb Downey-Brown: seventh - 100m • Brandon Wilson: third - 100m hur- dles; eighth - 100m; ninth - 200m • Nathan Morris: eighth - 200m; 10th - 100m; • AJ Estridge: seventh - 200m; 12th - 100m; • Major Newman: second - triple jump; 11th - 200m; 21st - 100m; • David Wilson: 11th - 400m; 12th - 200m; 24th - 100m; • Jamaal Haynes: 25th - 200m; 28th - 100m; • Charlton Elliot: 17th - 200m; 30th - 100m; • Ben Otto: fourth - shot put; eighth - discus; • Raihaan Patel: ninth - 800m; 14th - 400m; 4-x-100-metre relay results • Midget Girls: third - Shannon Clarke- Black, Zakiya McIntosh, Lanise Ly- wood, Naomi Leone-Palmer; • Junior Girls: Team ‘A’: first - Christine Prince, Christine Exeter, Shanyce Shaw, Katherine Lawrence; Team ‘B’: second - Komica Reeves, Naomi Pickering High athletes post capital efforts in Ottawa LOSSA senior girls’ soccer playoffs set St. Mary, J. Clarke, Dunbarton and Sinclair earn first-round byes DURHAM — Playoffs for Dur- ham senior girls’ soccer are set to begin next week with the Round 1 contest. The top four teams in the Lake Ontario Secondary School Ath- letics (LOSSA) senior league all received byes through the open- ing round of the playoffs, led by the first-place and defending ‘AAAA’ champion St. Mary Catholic Secondary School Monarchs, which ended the LOSSA regular season unbeaten with a 6-0-1 record, with their lone blemish being a scoreless tie against Ajax High School. The J. Clarke Richardson Storm, Sinclair Secondary School Celtics and the Dunbarton High School Spartans also received first-round playoff byes. Eighth-ranked Uxbridge Sec- ondary School Tigers play the ninth-ranked Pine Ridge Second- ary School Pumas in one Round 1 matchup. The Ajax High School Rams (No. 5) play the Pickering High School Trojans (No. 12), the Father Leo J. Austin Wild- cats (No. 7) face the 10th-ranked Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School Cougars and the sixth- seeded All Saints Titans play the 11th-seeded O’Neill Collegiate Redhawks. The winner of the Uxbridge/ Pine Ridge meets top-seeded St. Mary Monarchs in quarter-final action on Thursday, May 22 at the Pickering school at 3 p.m. Other quarter-final contests: winner of Ajax/Pickering meets fourth-seeded Dunbarton; win- ner of Austin/Notre Dame faces second-seeded Richardson, and the winner of All Saints/O’Neill meets third-seeded Sinclair. Semifinal games are slated for Consumers fields in Whitby on Tuesday, May 27 at 2:30 p.m. The LOSSA final is on Thurs- day, May 29 at 2:30 p.m., also at Consumers fields. ✦ See Trojans, Page 10 Youth Sports Camp back at St. Mary this summer PICKERING — St. Mary Catholic Secondary School hosts its 11th an- nual Youth Sports Camp this summer. The camp returns to St. Mary after a one-year absence when the sports fields at the school were undergoing a makeover. Week 1 goes from Tuesday, Aug. 5 to Friday, Aug. 8, while the second session runs from Monday, Aug. 11 until Friday, Aug. 15, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. It’s for youth ages five to 13, although the camp will be separated into three age groups: five to seven years; eight to 10 years and 11 to 13 years. Campers will play basketball, soccer and baseball daily and campers will be active, rain or shine, as the facilities include three gymnasiums as well as the school’s outdoor fields. Each camper receives a sports camp T-shirt. Pizza and pop will be pro- vided on the Friday of each camp. Cost for the first week is $125 per camper; the second week fee is $155 per camper. St. Mary is at 1918 Whites Rd., Pickering. Registration deadline is June 1. To register, call Mark McCann at 905- 420-7166, ext. 4049. Want to know what’s happening in Pickering? BE INFORMED! 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Reardon individually inspects every shipment and if he can fi t it in his truck, he personally delivers it too. Loyalty program members also receive a gas rebate worth 5% of ev- ery purchase. You can reach Gas Pedal Promotions at (905) 831-6163 or by visiting www.gaspedalpromotions.com. Market Yourself Better with Gas Pedal Promotions Pumas track team sets records, establishes provincial times at Dwyer meet PICKERING — Pine Ridge athletes were the toast of the Monsignor Paul Dwyer Track and Field Invitational Meet last Wednesday. Overall, the Pumas team performed extremely well capturing eight first-place finishes, four meet records, three school records and also set provincial leading times and standards. The Dwyer meet was an- other one used to prepare Pine Ridge athletes for the upcoming Lake Ontario Secondary School Ath- letics (LOSSA) Track and Field Championships at the Oshawa Civic Stadium on May 22 and 23. Omar Mcgregor led the way for Pine Ridge in the midget boys’ division at the Dwyer meet. He es- tablished meet records in the 400 metre and the 100-metre hurdles. His winning times of 54.34 seconds in the 400 metre and 15.08 seconds in the 100-metre hurdles are also Pine Ridge school records. Mcgregor’s hurdle time is the fastest in the province so far. Shona Dunkley won gold in the senior girls’ 100- metre hurdles in a time of 14.55 seconds, which established a new meet record. Dunkley’s hurdle time is the fastest in the province this year. Pine Ridge’s midget girls’ 4-x-100-metre relay team of Chantel Malcolm, Monique Mundle, Tavia Anderson and Donique Mundle won the sprint relay in a provincial lead- ing time of 51.50 seconds. This mark also established new meet and school re- cords. Other notable perfor- mances in the Midget girls division were as follows: • Donique Mundle and Chantel Malcolm tied for first place in the 100 me- tres in 12.80 seconds; • Tavia Anderson won the 200 metres in 27.44; • Chantel Malcolm placed third in the 200 metres in 27.90; • Monique Mundle placed second in the 400 metres in 1:04.47; • The Pine Ridge midget girls’ ‘B’ relay team of Mary Tang Higgins, Schen- nae Smith, Dominque Hart and Jamila Reynolds placed second in the 4-x- 100-metre relay in 57.56; In the senior girls’ di- vision, Ayesha Rumble earned 200-metre gold in 26.60 seconds and placed third in the 100 metres 12.91 seconds. In the junior girls’ divi- sion, Byra Dineshkumar and Taylor Buenting placed third in the 2-x-1600-metre relay in 11:28.05. In the junior boys’ cat- egory, Neil Bourne placed fifth in the 100 metre and 200 metre events, posting times of 11.30 and 24.25. In the midget boys’ di- vision, Jonathan Lewis placed sixth in the 200 metres in 25.40 seconds. The midget boys’ 4-x-400 metre relay team of Omar Mcgregor, Trevyn Newell, Mike Ashun and Oshay Henry placed seventh in the open boys’ event. The team established a new school record of 3:57.94. In the senior boys’ di- vision, Adrian Williamson placed seventh in the 100 metre event in 11.53 sec- onds. Leone-Palmer, Zakiya McIn- tosh, Lee-Ann Herbert; Senior Girls: Team ‘A’: first - Komica Reeves, Jessica Ca- terini, Marissa Smith, Galenell Sinclair; Team ‘B’: third - Chris- tine Prince, Christine Exeter, Shanyce Shaw, Katherine Lawrence; Team ‘C’: second - Allison Gill, Zakiya McIntosh, Lee-Ann Herbert, Naomi Leone-Palmer; • Senior girls’ 4-x-400-metre relay: Team ‘A’ first - Katherine Lawrence, Christine Exeter, Jessica Caterini, Rebecca Mendes; Team ‘B’: fifth - Allison Gill, Christine Prince, Lee-Ann Herbert, Lanise Lywood; • Midget boys: Team ‘A’: first - Denver Wright, Doron Wil- liams, Khashayar Farzan, Justin Taylor; Team ‘B’: 12th-Xavier King, Julian Brown, Jeremey Sepul- veda, Alex Grant; • Junior boys: Team ‘A’: first- Spencer Stewart, Mar- ley Patterson, Izzy Ogieva, Preston Farrell; Team ‘B’: sec- ond- Denver Wright, Courtney Dawkins, Doron Williams, Ryan Lim; Team ‘C’: eighth- Alfonso Selpulveda, Kassay Akram, Julian Brown, Xavier King; • Senior boys: Team ‘A’: first - Brandon Wilson, Andrew Spence, Darryl Thomas, Macky Moseley; Team ‘B’: sixth - Major Newman, David Wilson, AJ Estridge, Raihaan Patel; Team ‘C’: fifth - Caileb Downey-Brown, Nathan Mor- ris, Jamaal Haynes, Charlton Elliot; • Senior boys’ 4-x-400-metre relay: Team ‘A’: first - Darryl Thomas, Mackenzie Moseley, David Wilson, Andrew Spence; Team ‘B’: third - Xavier King, Doron Williams, Justin Taylor, Khashayar Farzan; Team ‘C’: fourth - Marley Patterson, Spenser Stewart, Izzy Ogieva, Preston Farrell. ✦ Trojans from page 9 Scoreboard MAY 18, 2008 PICKERING MEN’S SLOW PITCH LEAGUE ‘A’ DIVISION TEAM W L T F A PTS Royal Canadians 1 0 0 29 12 2 Gophers 1 0 0 25 10 2 Dazed & Confused 1 0 0 17 13 2 Toronto A’s 0 1 0 13 17 0 Storm 0 1 0 10 25 0 Shoeless Joe Sox 0 1 0 12 29 0 RESULTS: Gophers 25 vs. Storm 10; Dazed & Con- fused 17 vs. Toronto A’s 13; Royal Canadians 29 vs. Shoeless Joes Sox 12. ‘B’ DIVISION TEAM W L T F A PTS Shockers 2 0 0 30 11 4 Marauders 1 0 0 23 3 2 Brew Crew 1 0 0 21 4 2 Danforth Roof Supply 1 0 0 7 0 2 Balls Deep 1 0 0 17 16 2 Sgt. Pepper’s Slam 0 1 0 16 17 0 Yankees 0 1 0 10 19 0 Win. Shagwell Chiefs 0 1 0 4 21 0 Old Stone Cottage Inn 0 1 0 3 23 0 Superstars 0 2 0 1 18 0 RESULTS: Shockers 19 vs. Yankees 10; Shockers 11vs. Superstars 1; Danforth Roofing Supply 7 vs. Superstars 0 (default); Balls Deep 17 vs. Sgt. Pepper’s Slammers 16; Brew Crew 21 vs. Winston Shagwell Chiefs 4; Marauders 23 vs. The Old Stone Cottage 3. ‘C’ DIVISION TEAM W L T F A PTS Pickering Isotopes 1 0 0 17 2 2 Durham Bulls 1 0 0 16 8 2 The ‘Burbs 1 0 0 17 11 2 Longhorns 1 0 0 6 5 2 The Labatt Brewers 1 0 0 10 9 2 Dutchmasters 1 1 0 20 22 2 Cruisers 0 1 0 9 10 0 Lion & Dragon 0 1 0 5 6 0 Bank of Montreal 0 1 0 8 16 0 Gladiaters 0 2 0 7 26 0 RESULTS: The ‘Burbs 17 vs. Dutchmasters 11; Dutch- masters 9 vs. Gladiators 5; Pickering Isotopes 17 Gladia- tors 2; The Labatt Brewers 10 vs. Cruisers 9; Longhorns 6 vs. Lion & Dragon 5; Durham Bulls 13 vs. Bank of Montreal 8. ‘D’ DIVISION TEAM W L T F A PTS Robbins Moving 1 0 0 21 8 2 Scorpions 1 0 0 19 11 2 Game Cocks 1 0 0 11 10 2 Deloitte Scared Hitless 0 1 0 10 11 0 Pickering Rangers AC 0 1 0 11 19 0 Titans 0 1 0 8 21 0 RESULTS: Robbins Moving 21 vs. Titans 8; Game Cocks 11 vs. Deloitte Scared Hitless 10; Scorpions 19 vs. Pickering Rangers AC 11. ‘E’ DIVISION TEAM W L T F A PTS ISOFT 1 0 0 15 9 2 Eastern Eavestroughers 1 0 0 8 6 2 Canadian Clubbers 0 0 1 6 6 1 Trail Blazers 0 0 1 6 6 1 Underdogs 0 1 0 6 8 0 Kruéger-Decor 0 1 0 9 15 0 RESULTS: Eastern Eavestroughers 8 vs. Underdogs 6; Trail Blazers 6 vs. Canadian Clubbers 6; Isoft 15 vs. Krueger - Décor 9. ROSS WILSON MEMORIAL ‘F’ DIVISION TEAM W L T F A PTS Warriors 2 0 0 25 11 4 Papp’s Big M 1 0 0 21 10 2 Royal Cdn Legion 606 1 0 0 14 9 2 Country Style 1 0 0 14 11 2 Bear & Firken 0 0 1 13 13 1 Jesters 0 0 1 13 13 1 Jensen’s Htg. & AC 0 1 0 11 14 0 Butts Pumps 0 1 0 8 16 0 17 Catchers 0 1 0 10 21 0 Re/Max-Lee Keeso 0 2 0 12 23 0 RESULTS: Warriors 16 vs. Butts Pumps 8; Warriors 9 vs. Re/max Lee Keeso 3; R.C.L. 606 14 vs. Re/max Lee Keeso 9; Country Style 14 vs. Jensen’s Heating & AC 11; Jesters 13 vs. Bear & Firkin 13; Papps Big M 21 vs. 17 Catchers 10. 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S., Pickering 1, 2, & 3 Bedrooms from $890 Ask us about AIR MILESÆ REWARD MILES !! ●Friendly community ● Near shopping, GO & 401, transit at door ● Attractive & spacious apartments ● Utilities included ● Beautiful Scenery Highland Towers, 200 White Oaks Ct.Whitby (905)668-7332 www.caprent.com 2 & 3 BEDROOM APARTMENTS Close to schools, shopping, hospital. On site superintendent and security WINDJAMMER APTS 33 Falby Crt., Ajax (905)686-0841 www.ajaxapartments.com 2 & 3 BEDROOM APARTMENTS Close to schools, shopping, hospital. On site superintendent and security 77 Falby Crt., Ajax (905)686-0845 www.ajaxapartments.com RAM-LAND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT sales help & agents PROFESSIONAL, EXPERI- ENCED housecleaning with a personal touch. Weekly, biweekly available. Competitive rates. Pickering/ Durham region. 905- 686-4026 sales help & agents COBOURG, CLOSE to hospital and school, 2 plus one bedrooms, finished rec room, 2 full baths, hardwood flooring, ceramic en- trance, beautiful curb appeal. Call 905-377-8639. sales help & agents Government of Canada is offering assistance $20,000.00/person to purchase your first home. Free report available at 1-800-596-2052 ID #1053 Free recorded message WALLDORF CONDO-711 Ross- land Rd. E-Whitby. Stunning West facing, 11th floor. (2-bed- rooms, or 1-bedroom and den) 2- bathrooms, spectacular views. Bright and spacious with solari- um. Stone fireplace/window cov- erings, all appliances. Pool, li- brary/games room, exercise room, patio. Steps to shops/park. Immediate closing. $183,900. Call (416)986-3110. MADOC: MECHANICS DREAM, 2-bay garage with attached store, Hwy 62&7, zoned for many uses, adjacent 12000sq.ft. completely renovated home, 5-appl., $219,900, 905-885-6666, 905-885-6664. A HOME NEEDED.Have a cash buyer. 4-bedrooms, Whitby or Oshawa, up to $600,000. Please call Sandra Provenzano Re/Max Spirit Inc; Brokerage 905-728- 1600. 600 SQUARE FT.commercial space available for rent. Very good condition, usage pos- sibilities ie. hair salon, barber shop, dry cleaners, office, real es- tate business, doctor's or lawyer's office or any other reasonable venture. Owner operates a con- venience store on the premises. Friendly area, close to lake. Price negotiable. Call Fitzroy at 905-839-9748 after 4p-11pm 905- 831-3465 INDUSTRIAL BAY Near Oshawa Centre. High roll-up door, heat- ing, air compressor, utilities incl. Parking. Auto repair, machining, hobbies and other uses (light in- dustrial). Month-to-month consid- ered. Outside Sea storage con- tainer available. 905-576-2982 or 905-626-6619. HEALTH/WELLNESS profes- sionals required. Doctors, Den- tists, Specialists, X-ray Person- nel, etc. Space available starting at 500sq.ft. & up. Cobourg Medi- cal Building. Call 416-999-6884. OFFICE SPACE for lease in Ajax, shared accommodations, (Just off of Westney., S), perfect for small business. Call (905)391- 9761 for more details. $$MONEY$$ Consolidate Debts Mortgages to 100% No income, Bad credit OK! The Mortgage Centre 1-800-282-1169 CENTRAL FUNDING GROUP, first & second mortgages to 100%. From 5.7 % for 5 years. Best available rates. Private funds available. Refinancing debt consolidation a specialty. For fast professional service call (905)666-4986. PRIVATE FUNDS - 1st, 2nd mortgages. Consolidate bills, low rates. No appraisal needed. Bad credit okay. Save money. No obli- gation. No fees OAC. Call Peter (416)460-4594, Mortgage Lead- ers 1 & 2 BEDROOM apartments, Oshawa North, 6-storey, quiet building, large balcony, applianc- es, parking, utilities included. $775 June 1, $880, July 1. (905)436-9785 1 & 2 bedroom NORTH OSHAWA bright quiet apartment, Simcoe North at Russett. Hard- wood floors, well-maintained 12plex, newly renovated, near bus/shopping. New appliances, cable/heat/water/parking includ- ed. Laundry, No dogs. 905-576- 2982. 1 & 3 BEDROOM APTS, Oshawa. Starting from $450/mo plus heat/hydro. Avail. June/July First/last, references. Quebec St. Also 304 Simcoe S., $520/mo. Stephen 905-259-5796, 905-576- 8699. 1 BEDROOM Bsmt apt. Large, bright, clean, must see. Full bath, kitchen, large living, $850. utilities/cable/parking included. First/last No smoking/pets. Available now 905-903-1030 2-BEDROOM APT available June 1st, located at 309 Cordova Rd., Oshawa. No pets. Call any- time (905)579-2387. 1&2-BEDROOM available imme- diately. Central Oshawa, couple preferred, fridge/stove, hardwood, carpet, fresh paint, laundry. Near shopping, bus. No dogs. Reasonable. Call (905)725-2642, after 5pm. 1-EXTRA LARGE SPACIOUS 1- bdrm, South Oshawa. Lower semi detached, appliances in- cluded, laundry, 2 car parking, $725/month inclusive, avail im- mediately. Call (705)324-9052 leave message. 2 BED. EXECUTIVE.Spacious 2- bed. lower level of house. Quiet court, walkout to large pie-shaped yard. Private laundry/parking. One of the most desirable areas in Whitby. No pets/smoking. Im- mediate. $975/incl. 905-434- 5498, 905-666-1100. OSHAWA, Harmony/Bloor.Very nice & clean 1 bedroom apart- ment in quiet building. $675 plus hydro. Available immediately. No pets/smoking. (905)424-4518 (905)576-2523. 2 BEDROOM APT.Wilson/Olive area. Balcony, parking for 1, coin laundry, fridge/stove. $792-inclu- sive. June 1, No pets. 905-432- 9862 2-BDRM BSMT APT in Ajax, Westney/Rossland. Available im- mediately, own washer/dryer, parking available, $850/mo plus utilities. Cable included, no pets/smoking, (905)239-5824 or (647)402-5824. 2-BEDROOM APT, $750+ hydro. Available, no dogs. Oshawa, Bloor St. E area. Working adults preferred. Call Mary 905-721- 9817 Condominium Suites in Oshawa 2 & 3 Bdrm's Free Utilities, Parking. Senior's, Retiree's & GM Discounts 905-728-4993 AJAX BROCK/HWY 2,spacious, clean, 1-bdrm bsmt apt, separate entrance, 1-parking, 4-applianc- es,a/c. $725 inclusive with VIP cable. No smoking/pets. 905- 428-2015. AJAX, WALK-OUT BASEMENT apt. Bright, open concept. Large bedrooms. Eat-in kitchen. All amenities. Harwood/Rossland. No pets/smoking. Available start- ing June 15. $950. 905-426- 5702, 416-325-9518. AJAX- OXFORD TOWERS. Spacious apartments, quiet bldg, near shopping, GO. Pool. 2-bedroom apts. $1019/mo. Available June 1st 3-bedroom $1125/mo. Plus parking. Available June/July 1st. 905-683- 8571. AJAX: BRIGHT 3-bedroom, with Jacuzzi, large living/dining room, central air, 2-car parking, cul-de- sac; close to 401. $1150+utilities. No smoking/pets. Avail immedi- ately. Paola 905-907-5464 BACHELOR APT for rent, available June 1st, clean, quiet house, $455/month inclusive. Call after 6pm. (905)244-4065 BAYLY/LIVERPOOL,spacious 1-bedroom apt. Walking distance to lake, parking, laundry, private entrance. Available May 31st. No pets/smoking. References re- quired. Call (905)839-1916 BLACKSTOCK: 3-BEDROOM main floor of house, non-smok- ers, 4pc bath, utilities included, quiet, clean, 4-appliances. $1200/monthly. Available June or July. Small pets ok. 905-723- 7171 or 905-986-5783. BOWMANVILLE large two bed- room apt available now. Clean, security entrance bldg. Rent in- cludes appliances utilities & park- ing. Laundry facilities. (905)666- 1074, 905-419-4445 BOWMANVILLE, 1 plus bed- room, $680 plus hydro, includes heat. Parking, coin laundry. Call Liza (905)623-4302. CENTRAL OSHAWA: Bright/clean 2-bdrm main floor house, near park, a/c, 4pc-bath, parking, suits single professional. No smoking/pets. Available May 15th, $980 inclusive. (289)404- 0899. HOMES UNDER $150,000 Durham bargains. Free computerized list of homes for sale. 1-888-599-0098 ID# 8897 Free recorded message Dan Plowman, Salesperson Remax Rouge River Realty Brokerage (905)668-1800 LOVELY 2-BDRM APT with den, Park Rd/401 area, heat & hydro included, laundry, parking, $900/mo. No smoking. Available June 1st. Call(905)434-5149. N. E. OSHAWA.Bachelor apart- ment. Available June 1st. Clean quiet, hardwood/ceramic floors, no pets, Prefer single working person. $590/all inclusive. Park- ing. (905)571-7840. NORTH OSHAWA Renovated 3- bedroom basement. New 3-piece bath, new walls, tiles, paint, car- pet. Large eat-in kitchen. Huge livingroom. Separate entrance. Parking. $1000. Dan Bartley, 416-281-2200. NORTH OSHAWA,newly reno- vated 1-bedroom $760 & 2-bed- room $820. Nice units. Includes utilities, fridge, stove, parking. Call 905-435-0703 or 416-902-1174. OSHAWA 1-BDRM & 1-bdrm plus loft in-house, 2nd.-floor, sep- arate entrance, bathroom, kitch- en, livingroom, parking, laundry. Close to amenities. $800/860/mo. inclusive, available now. (905)442-3665. OSHAWA 2-bedroom basement apartment, very spacious, bright, freshly painted. $788/month, utilities, parking, A/C included. Laundry. No dogs. Available June 1st. First/last (905)666-6877, (905)447-8083. OSHAWA NORTH,gorgeous 1- bedroom main floor of SENIOR- LIFESTYLE COMPLEX, secluded area in the city, beautiful lawn, ample parking, $1000/month, all inclusive, Immediately. (905)723- 7291. OSHAWA PARK/ADELAIDE Nice clean 3 bdrm. $880 plus hy- dro, water/parking included. Available immediately. First/last & reference required. (905)432- 1521 or (905)571-1537 OSHAWA, near Oshawa Centre, 1-bdrm basement, separate entrance, $700/mo inclusive. Avail immediately. 3-bdrm upper floor $1050/mo inclusive. Available July 1st. First/last, no smoking/pets. 905-668-0278. OSHAWA, 1-BDRM bsmt. $675/mo. 1-bdrm loft $600/mo. 1-bdrm second floor $650/mo. Bachelor main floor $550/mo. All rents inclusive. Avail. June 1st. (905)493-0703 OSHAWA, 1-BDRM,newly con- structed, slate tile in bathroom w/rainshower, wood/ceramic flooring, new windows, freshly painted, includes laundry, 1-park- ing, fenced yard w/mature trees. No smoking/pets. Shows fantas- tic. $725/inclusive. June 1st. (905)431-2787 OSHAWA,2-bdrm lower level of duplex, laundry facilities, parking, $800/mo+ heat & hydro. First/last. No pets. Call (905)433-7970. OSHAWA, BOND/SIMCOE, lowrise building. 2-bdrm apt, $790/mo+hydro, available June. Appliances, laundry facilities and 1-parking included. Call 905- 434-7931. OSHAWA,Center/Brock St. W. large 2 bedroom apartment on main floor of duplex, suitable for single/couple separate entrance private driveway, $825+hydro, non smoking. (905)914.3133. OSHAWA,Harmony & King, 1 bedroom apt for rent. Available June 1. Near park. $750/mo all inclusive. First/lst required. No pets/smoking (905)243-0994 OSHAWA,John/Park. Lowrise bldg. 1 & 2-bdrms. Heat, water, 1-parking, on-site laundry includ- ed. Avail. July. Call Toni (905)436-6042 OSHAWA,Newly Renovated Bachelor, 1, 2 & 3 bdrm apts. Adult & Senior lifestyle bldgs. Large units, near bus stop. Call 1-866-601-3083 www.apartmentsinontario.com OSHAWA: TWO 1-BDRM apts available June 1st. Near hospital. Parking and utilities included. Coin laundry, no pets. $720/mo & $625/mo, first/last. Call (905)767- 8418. Own a Larger Home because I'll Buy Your Present One for Cash 1-888-599-0098 ID# 8898 Free recorded message Dan Plowman, Salesperson Remax Rouge River Realty Brokerage (905)668-1800 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 Liverpool/Bayly large bachelor apt. Fully renovat- ed. Near all amenities plus beach. Laundry, parking, $675-in- clusive. Avail June 1st. 905-509- 2335, Cell 905-903-2335 after 4pm. PICKERING Rosebank/Sheppard 1-bdrm bsmt apt, separate entrance, washer/dryer, parking, first/last, references. $795 inclu- sive. Available immediately. 905-409-7326. PICKERING ROUGEMOUNT/HWY 2 Furnished beautiful bright 1-bedroom bsmt apt., even walkout, a/c, cable, parking, No smoking, No pets. Suitable for single professional. All inclusive $750 First/last. (905)509-2749 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 905-985-6032 or 905-430-7816. PORT WHITBY 1722/1724 Duffe- rin St. Newly renovated spacious, quiet 2-bedrooms $835. Avail. immediately/June 1st. Laun- dry/parking, walk to GO, 401/Brock St. Near sports are- na/shopping. 1-800-693-2778 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 SIMCOE/MILL OSHAWA,near 401. Nice, clean, quiet building, near shopping, transportation. Utilities included. 1-bedroom, $789, 2-bedroom, $869, first/last. (905)436-7686 until 8pm. WHITBY SOUTH:Spacious 1&2 bedrooms starting $750- $900/month. Laundry, first/last, mins to GO. Avail. June 1/July. No dogs. Daytime viewings only Mon-Fri, references. Days (905)666-3338, evenings (905)832-2722. WESTNEY AND KINGSTON Road. Attractive main floor 2-bed- room, with deck and yard. Coin laundry, one parking space. $1150/month, inclusive. Call 416- 505-8845. Still Renting? Why? Owning is Cheaper! First time buyers only; Free list of homes with pictures available with little to no money down! From $900/mth (OAC) 1-800-596-2052 ID# 1064 Free recorded message 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 (TAUNTON/GARDEN) 2-bdrm apt. Parking included. $1000/mo all inclusive. Working individual preferred. No smok- ing/pets. First/last. Call (905)725- 8837. WHITBY - LARGE 1 BDRM. bsmnt. apt., partially furnished. Kitchen, separate entrance, non- smoking and no pets, $700/mo. Available immediately. Call 905- 665-6056 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 SPACIOUS 2-bedroom, lower unit in great location. $825/month all inclusive. Available June 1st. Call Debbie (905)430-6229. WHITBY,large 2-bedroom base- ment apt., $950/mo, all new, in- cludes utilities and cable. Laundry facilities. No pets/smoking, refer- ences required. (905)683-6863 WHITBY-Large quiet 2-bdrm & 1- bdrm with 10ft ceilings, new kitch- en. Fresh paint, new carpet, park- ing, near GO & amenities. No smoking/pets. (416)498-4770, (416)577-8963. CONDO AT WHITBY Harbour, Brand new 2-BDRM, 1 Bathroom, 6 Appliances, 1 Parking Space, Air, Heat, Storage Room, Balco- ny, Hardwood in LR, Walk to GO, No smoking/pets, Credit check, references, $1425, 1st/Last. Call 905-556-1010. $ !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 4-BDRMS, OSHAWA,brand new home, Harmony/Taunton. Walk- out bsmt to green space. Parking/laundry/garage. Near all amenities. Absolutely no pets/smoking. Available immed. 1-877-687-7253 before 5pm, 416-562-2542 after. A RENT TO OWN,3-bedroom, two storey, walkout, 2-bathrooms, rec-room, fenced yard, nice area of Oshawa. Appliances. Info (705)722-2145. OSHAWA, SPACIOUS 3-bed- room upper. Quiet family neigh- borhood, huge fenced yard. Walking distance to school. Gas/heat/central air. Large de- tached workshop available (ex- tra). No pets, first/last, referenc- es. $925/month, plus utilities. (905)655-3943. PICKERING BROCK/HWY#2. detached 4-bedroom plus den, 3000-sq.ft. SS appliances, A/C, fireplace, main and upper floor only, own laundry avail now, $1600+. Condolyn Mgt. 905-428- 9766 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, 416-712-4059. RENT TO BUY Whitby Open Houses, Sunday May 18, 2-4pm, 10 Bassett #34, townhouse and 804 Beech St. W, bungalow. 416-402-1006. WHITBY 5 Teagarden Ct, Ross- land/Gerrard, Whitby. $1300/mo. 2-yr-old 3 bedroom house, 5 appliances, available June 1 or later. 416-823-4930 AN OSHAWA SOUTH town- house, 3-bedroom $975+ utilities. Close to schools & shopping. First/last. 905-579-9956. ATTRACTIVE TOWNHOUSE, 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath, 4 applianc- es, Altona area. $1300+. Open house May 17th & 18th. 12p-3p. June 1st. Cell 416-254-5608. 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 N.OSHAWA:Large 3-bedroom townhouse. Available June 1. Ideal for family/couple. $1,000+utilities first/last. Respon- sible tenants only, credit check required. Connie/Rick 905-686- 5768. PICKERING 3-bedroom 1-1/2 baths end unit townhouse, with balcony. Across from Pickering Town Centre. Very clean. Available May 1st. $1300/mo+ utilities. (905)839-3087. 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 THICKSON/HWY#7,4-bed- rooms,2.5 bathrooms, family room, living room, brand new. 5-appliances. $1,200/month. Available June 1st. Call (647)302- 2934. WAVERLY/ROSSLAND-3 & 4 bedrooms, 1-1/2 bathroom townhomes, renovated interior & exterior, available in friendly family-oriented complex. Immediate. $1095-$1195+utilities. 4 appliances, hardwood flooring, backs onto ravine. Near schools, park, transit, shopping. Contact Bob at 905-240-4942. AJAX SOUTH, MATURE profes- sional has room for rent. All amenities. No smoking/pets. First/last. $475/month inclusive. Call David, 905-619-2748 AJAX:1-furnished room for rent in a large quiet home. Phone, in- ternet, cable, parking, laundry. $550/mo, First/last. No smok- ing/pets. Avail immed. 416- 893-0140. BROCK RD/FINCH,3-furnished rooms, clean quiet home. TV, In- ternet, parking. MUST LOVE ANI- MALS, June 1st. No smoking. $400-550/mo. (905)426-8525. OSHAWA Simcoe/Wentworth near GM/shopping. Private en- trance, private 3-pc bath, bar fridge/microwave, use of fur- nished rec-room & TV. Suit 1-per- son. Avail immediately. $150/week. (905)436-7840 PICKERING - WHITES RD/401. Room for rent, $450/month. No pets or smoking. First/last & refer- ences required. 416-917-4949. SALEM/BAYLY,furnished room, in quiet family home. Female pre- ferred, non smoker. Own wash- room, share kitchen, pool, hot tub, laundry facilities, parking. $450/month, no pets. 289-892- 2985. SHARE AJAX OR PICKERING House, clean quiet adult occu- pied. Furnished, cable TV, inter- net, house phone, laundry, park- ing. First/last. Smoking outside/no pets. From $400/inclusive, with private bath, www.sharemyhouse.ca 905-391- 3809. WHITBY OLD DOWNTOWN room to rent for mature male in quiet home, furnished, very clean, parking, satellite, full kitchen, 2- bathrooms, familyroom, no smok- ing/pets, $550,inclusive, Available immediately. 905-426-0916. LIVERPOOL/KINGSTON RD. area. Furnished rooms, laundry facilities, internet, WIFI, cable. Sharing with non-smoker, older gentleman with cat. (905)831- 0646 NORTH WHITBY.Live in a Cas- tle. Luxury furnished bedroom. Beautiful jaccuzzi bathroom, TV. room, cable/parking, outdoor hot- tub. No pets. Available May 15th/June 1st. $650/mo. (905)432-6454 SHARE LARGE luxury lakefront home, over 5,000 sq.ft. sunset view over Port Perry. A true resort lifestyle. 5 private decks, bonfire pit, pool-table, 905-985- 4202 or cell 416-726-7994. 2005 35FT MONTANA 5th Wheel, 3-slides w/motorcycle car- rier + GM Diesel Truck. $55,000/both or will sell separate- ly. (705)793-9450 A/P PAGE 12 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, May 18, 2008 newsdurhamregion.com Place your ad at 905-683-0707 INVITATION TO BID Bids for services listed below address to: The Distribution Manager News Advertiser 130 Commercial Ave. Ajax, ON, L1S 2H5 Will be received until 5 p.m.Wednesday May 28, 2008. Contract commencing July 1, 2008. Work consists of trucking, warehousing, counting,inserting, bagging and dropping off papers, flyers, catalogues and other products to specific drop locations in the Ajax/Pickering area. Delivery to be completed within 3 hrs. after receiving final product. Information packages available at 130 Commercial Ave. Ask for Ajax area - Bid #1 Lowest or any bids will not be accepted, only those successful companies will be contacted. 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 Pickering, Ajax, Uxbridge, Port Perry, Whitby, Oshawa, Claring- ton, Northumberland and Brighton. For more information please call Classified Dept -- 905-576-9335 bbrowne@durhamregion.com "AUCTION DEPOT CANADA" WEEKLY ESTATE AUCTIONS EVERY TUESDAY EVENING AT 6:30 PM *NEW FURNITURE* BEDROOM * LIVING ROOM* DINING * KITCHEN *MODEL HOME & DESIGNERS CHOICE DÉCOR* ART* ACCENTS *CONTAINER LOAD - QUALITY AN- TIQUE FURNITURE* *GIBBARD *KRUG * ETHAN ALLEN * NORTH AMERICAN*THOMAS- VILLE * "ROLEX WATCHES' * DIAMOND SOLITAIRES * ESTATE COINS* DOULTON *AREA RUGS* *SPORTS MEMORABILIA COLLECTION* "HOLLYWOOD COLLECTIBLES" CAMERAS BIG SCREEN PLASMA & LCD TVS IN ALL SIZES IMPORTANT EARLY EVENING SESSION PUBLIC AUCTION Tuesday Eve. May 20 at 6:30pm (Preview at 5: pm) THE AUCTION DEPOT (Former Kahn Auction Barn) 2699 Brock Rd. North, Pickering (South of Taunton Rd.) Partial listing only: Brand new Imported Fine quality Leather sofa, loveseat & chair group- ings, Recliner theatre sets with top grade leather hides from Italy etc. Bedroom suites with full cabinetry and mirrors, Quality deluxe Box & Mattress sets, New designer style 9 pc Pub sets, selection of 7 pc dining tables and chairs, storage ottomans, French tables, desks, Hand Painted Bombay chests, commodes, unique designer marble top vanity and sinks, Grandfather clocks, Gallery mirrors, Sleigh beds, quantity of occasional tables, Armoires, Commodes, dining table & chair sets, Hand carved mahogany furniture (designers choice)- wine racks, china cabinets, executive partners desks, bar chairs, bookcases, whatnots, salon chairs Marble top vanity/sink/taps Framed art, Group of Seven & Wildlife, Glassware, Crystal, German cookware, 18/10 Stainless cutlery, Staffordshire, Limoges, Royal Derby, Fine Porce- lain, Sports Memorabilia, Jewellery, Ironstone, tea sets, Tiffany glass lamps, ASFOUR, SWAROVSKI, STRAUSS, crystal jewellery sets, Estate coin collections, Diamond & Gold Jewellery from local Canadian & US Estates, Items arriving daily, plan to attend, many more items too numerous to mention. Terms: Cash, Visa, MC, debit, Buyers Premium in effect, Delivery available, as per posted & announced at sale. Early registration available one hour prior to sale time. Limited seating, arrive early. Additions & Deletions, List may change with- out notice. Now Accepting Quality Consignments for our upcoming sales, email listings to info@theauctiondepot.ca. www.auctioneer.ca - contact us: email-info@theauctiondepot.ca CAROL JESS-GINGRAS In Loving Memory of my beloved wife who passed away two years ago on May 18, 2006 Remembering you is easy I do it everyday. But missing you is a heartache That never goes away. I hold you close within my heart And there you will remain. To walk with me throughout my life Until we meet again. Love always, Your husband Rich & children Melody, Madison & Richard Jr. 2001 TERRY-LITE 25FT,5th wheel, $10,800, excellent condi- tion, microwave, a/c, am/fm/cd, new awning, trailer accessories, chalks, hitch tripod, etc., propane electric furnace, (705)484-5975. 2002 COLEMAN TRAILER.Ex- cellent condition. Sleeps 6. Fur- nace, attachable screen room. Asking $5,000. Call to view (905)420-4058. 2002 STARCRAFT tent trailer, sleeps 5, excellent condition, stove and awning. $2,900. (905)427-6023. BALSAM LAKE Fenelon Falls Trailers for Sale on Sites, Housekeeping Cottages for rent. Seasonal boat dock rentals. 1-877-887-2550 www.sandybeachtrailercourt.com EASY TOW 2001 Shamrock trail- er, excellent condition, fridge, stove, furnace, TV, awning, 2 pro- pane tanks, full bath, microwave, electric brakes and controller, $9,500 OBO (also, 2002 Odyssey EX tow vehicle). 905-342-2465 jmod@telnet.com RICE LAKE seasonal RV site. Full hook-up in family park. Heat- ed pool, fire pit and docking. www.towermanorlodge.com Call 905-342-2078. SUMMER NOW!Trailer for Sale $25,000. 2002 33 ft. Mallard on large waterfront site in quiet private park. Large tipout, A/C, propane furnace. Sleeps 9. Full length deck, extensive docking, etc., everything included. Call to View 905-436-1823 or 905-924- 4022 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 SWM with a good sense of humour looking for SWF (63-73) who enjoys traveling, movies, dancing. Call (905)728-2205 LOOKING FOR LIVE-IN Nanny, in Ajax area, for new born baby. Experienced needed. If interested call (905)239-0828. EXPERIENCED, AFFORDABLE home daycare Valleyfarm/Hwy 2, large fenced backyard, fenced pool to provide summer swim- ming by former lifeguard. Large playroom, lunches/snacks. Deb- bie (905)839-7237 FINDING CHILDCARE Has never been easier! Connecting providers, parents and nannies. Not an agency. View free list today at: www.durhamdaycare.com 289-404-2222 IDEAL FOR THE ELDERLY & Disabled. I do light housekeeping, cooking/shopping & laundry. Ex- perienced in working nursing homes & have my own cleaning company for 23 years. Call Laurie (905)995-2248 REFLEXOLOGY- $35 SPECIAL! Couples/friends sessions and reflexology parties too. Call 905- 571-6540 momentsofmagic.com Members RRCO, Visa/MC/Debit. + PIZZA TABLE ($150). Good condition. 416-930-9603. +CARPETS, LAMINATES & HARDWOOD, carpets installed from .99 sq. ft. Textured Berber installed from $1.44 sq. ft. Hard- woods installed from $4.99 sq. ft. 12.3 mm laminates installed from $2.69 sq. ft. 20 years experience, certified installer. Always free es- timates. Saillian Carpets. 1-800- 578-0497, 905-242-3691, 905- 373-2260. +METAL SEAL SHELVES (TWO) shelves ($60 each). 416- 930-9603. +TOPPING/SALAD TABLE ($250). 416-930-9603. 2 CEMETERY PLOTS in Mount Lawn Cemetery, Oshawa/Whitby area. Preferred garden setting. Estate sale, information (613)472-2264 27 FT SUN RUNNER cabin cruis- er with aft cabin, excellent shape, $18,500 or with trailer $22,900. Komatsu mini excavator with doz- er blade, 2200 hours, very clean, $16,900. 905-342-9336 or cell 905-373-2925. A HAIRSTYLIST CHAIRS ($200 each).Shampoo chairs ($60 each). Hair steamer($80). Excel- lent condition. 416-930-9603. AIR CONDITIONING SPECIAL. 13seer starting at $1900. in- stalled, high efficiency gas fur- naces from $2500 installed. Call Jenkins Heating and Cooling for a free estimate. (705)328-6544. ALL NEW QUEEN orthopedic mattress set, cost $1000, sacri- fice $275. Call 905-213-4669. APPLIANCES,refrigerator, stove, heavy duty Kenmore washer & dryer, apartment size washer & dryer. Mint condition. Will sell separately, can deliver. Call (905)903-4997 CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT B.E. Larkin Equipment Ltd. Kubota Construction, New Hol- land Construction used equip- ment. Durham, Clarington, North- umberland Sales Rep Jim (647)284-0971 CARPETS, LAMINATE & VINYL flooring. 1 or more rooms, I do it all! Carpets starting from $1.20- sq.-ft. installed. Laminate 15mm $2.20-sq-ft. Installation avail. Residential, commercial. Satis- faction guaranteed. Free Esti- mate. Lexus Flooring, Mike 905- 431-4040 DINING ROOM Table, 6 chairs, and Hutch. Excellent Condition. $1,000. Chairs, Desk, Queen Bed and Bookcase also available. Best Offer. 905-509-1594 DRYER, $100.Stair Master $150. 4-Piece Dining Room Set $300. Canon, $600. All items in excel- lent condition. (905)579-6697 or (905)242-1967. FULL SET OF GOLF CLUBS, right hand, new driver, 460cc, new 3 wood, new putter, new bag stand, slightly used, knock off Calaways. $200. firm. Call (705)3280402 after 6. GIBBARD DINING ROOM Suite, Vintage 1930's, solid walnut. Includes drop leaf table, 6-chairs, side-board/buffet and china cabinet. In good condition. Asking $3,500. (905)723-3569. GOOD WORKING electric lawn trimmer/edger with operators manual $15, (905)839-8756. 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 TUB/SPA, therapy jets, de- luxe cabinet, warranty, 220 amp. 5-6 person, $2495. Swim spa, 14 feet by 8 feet by 4 foot, $11, 999. 905-409-5285. HOT TUBS/SPA,2008 new in wrap, fully loaded. Cost $8900, sacrifice $3900. Call (905)213- 4669 POOL TABLE, 1" slate. New in box. Cost $4300 sacrifice $1395. (905)213-4669 KING SIZE MATTRESS and cranberry floral matching loveseat and chair. $250. 905-831-9536. OAK BARREL SETTEE set, 3-seat settee, rocker chair, occa- sional chair and 4 end tables, $2000. (905)655-7253. PATIO SET,Aluminum 6-chairs, glass table top $200. Excellent condition. Call (905)623-0524 PIANO TECHNICIAN available for tuning, repairs & pre-purchase consultation. Used upright or grand acoustic pianos for sale. Moving, rentals available. Call 905-427-7631 or visit: www.barbhall.com QUARTER HORSE (female); western saddle, high seat & tree. $700; Training cart. Also selling variety of tools. Call (905)725- 7493 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. TWO 27"colour TVs, make me an offer. Got to go! 289-688- 5982. SOFA & LOVE SEAT Dark-Multi Colour. Excellent condition. Ask- ing $500.00. Please call after 6p.m. 905-435-8151 TORO RIDE-ON MOWER, services GT430, 3-years old, only 113 hrs, paid $8,350, will sell for $4000, very good condition, (905)420-0402. 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 WANTED: ABOVE ground pool, 18' or bigger, will take down & take away. Call 905-436-8087. Family Health & Lifestyle Show Bowmanville VENDORS WANTED Book early, limited space Oct 4th & 5th Call Devon at 905-579-4400 ext #2236 THE OASIS Bar and Grill's Ani- mals R Us Festival is seeking Vendors for this year's festival. Date: Saturday July 26 (rain or shine). Booth price is $70 for 10'x10' (for profit business) Non- profits get in free. Location: Vic- toria Park, Cobourg, time: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Demos: Disc Dogs, Grooming and Obedience. Please call the Humane Society at 905-885-4131 for more info. VENDORS WANTED for the Oshawa Fall Home Show General Motors Centre Nov 1st and 2nd Call 905-579-4400 Devon #2236 Wendy #2215 3 GOLDEN RETRIEVER pup- pies, home raised, vet checked, first shots and dewormed, awe- some temperament, both parents here. Please call 905-352-2753. DACHSHUNDS, MINIATURE, long haired puppies, reds. View at desrokennel.com or call 905- 797-2119. 4 ADORABLE LHASA- POM/SCHITZ NOODLE puppies, vet checked, first shots, de- wormed, ready to go, parents on site, $400. 905-342-1050. ADORABLE GOLDEN Retriever puppies, available May 22, both parents on site, vet checked, de- wormed, first shots, $500. 905- 342-2095. BEAUTIFUL GOLDEN retriever puppies. Experienced breeder since 1967. First shots, de- wormed, vet checked. 5 yr. guar- antee. Supplier of service dogs. $500. Judy (905)576-3303 GERMAN SHEPHERD pups available immediately. First shots and dewormed, 3 females and 2 males available, $600, 30 min- utes east of Oshawa. 905-885- 0544. GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPS, Registered C.K.C., dewormed, papers, all shots, tattooed, 2 males left. References available $975 each. FREE German Shep- herd, 9-year old female. (905)987-1677. GOLDENDOODLES,Aussiedoo- dles & Labradoodles, Gorgeous, loving family pets, Come for a play & fall in love. 705-437-2790, www.doodletreasures.com LAB, ADORABLE pups, yellow, CKC champ bloodlines, tattoos, shots, raised in our rec room, ready May 23. 905-344-7895. REGISTERED GOLDEN Retrievers, 4-females, 1-male. Puppies will come with first shot, dewormed, microchipped and 2-year written health and temperament guarantee. $850. (905)718-2326. 1984 NISSAN 300 ZX Turbo 5-spd. 50th anniversary edition. Production #85. Loaded, excel- lent condition $5900. (905)446- 0330 1999 GRAND AM,White 200,000 km. Engine repair need- ed, good interior/exterior, or great for parts. Call 905-623-1295. Best offer. PONTIAC SUNFIRE 2000,2-dr. Ask for Richard (905)434-6027. 1999 TOYOTA Camry in excel- lent condition, low km, new tires/battery $7000 o.b.o. Call 905-239-5388 2000 HYUNDAI Tiburon - 5 Speed Manual; Power Windows & Sunroof. New tires, fully main- tained, 132,000km. $5199.00. Call: 416-578-8478 or Email: grb88@sympatico.ca EXPERIENCED CONTRACTORS For the home repair & renovations market. Insured, Bonded, 1 Year Warranty 905-686-7236 CANADIAN ROOF SERVICES RE-ROOFING • EMERGENCY REPAIRS • FLATSRE-ROOFING • EMERGENCY REPAIRS • FLATS SPRING DISCOUNT – Save up to 10%(limited time) • Factory Pricing • Senior’s Discounts • Free Estimates • Animal Damage / Prevention / Removals / Repairs 416-832-4244 • 905-763-7444 Metro Lic. B-19629Web:canadianhomeservicesltd.ca Call Dan for a FREE Estimate 905.436.9823 or Cell: 905.243.1459 Interiors / Exterior • Commercial / Residential Over 25 Years Experience • Competitive Prices CLOWN / MAGICIAN • Live animals • All occasions • All ages Call Jeff (905) 839-7057 We are looking for business professionals that provide products and services to home based or small businesses to participate in our Home Business Solutions Feature publishing Wednesday June 4, 2008. If you would like to be included please contact Donna at 905-683-5110 ext. 241 PUBLIC NOTICE The Government of Ontario is offering $2465.00 to each homeowner interested in replacing a heating system, cooling system and thermostat by May 31st, 2008. Free information & participating contractors available 24hr/day 1-800-516-8231 ID#5799 Free Recorded Message. ATTENTION TO DETAIL CONTRACTING Complete Basements, Bathrooms & Kitchens Crown Moulding Baseboards & Doors Interior Tiling, Hardwood & Laminate Flooring 905-621-0815 DOORS "R" US NEW GARAGE DOORS, OPENERS, (We install), FIX BROKEN SPRINGS, CABLES, ROLLERS. Sales, Service & Repairs 905-837-0949 bus. services/ personals 905-409-9903 bus. services/ personals No Job is too small Basement & Bathroom renovations Decks & Fencing Let me help you get rid of your TO-DO Lists For an estimate call Ian at 416-606-0195 Roofing Shingles, Flats A + Quality Fully Insured and licensed Better Rates 1-866-816-2477 or 416-429-2189 TBG Aluminum Siding ~ Soffit Facia ~ Eavestrough Free Estimates Call Bruce 905-410-6947 A1 1/2 PRICE JUNK REMOVAL!! All Junk Removed. Homes, Yards, Businesses, etc. We do all the loading. Seniors Discounts. Cheap and fast Service! In Service for 25yrs. John (Local) 310-5865 ALL PRO PAINTING AND WALLPAPERING Repair & Stucco ceilings Decorative finishes & General repairs 20% off for seniors (905)404-9669 Tor. Line 647-868-9669 PAINTING & WALLPAPERING ✦ Reasonable Rates ✦ ✦Interior ✦ ✦ Exterior ✦ Serving Oshawa & surrounding area for 30 yrs ☎ 905-725-9884 ☎ cell 905-213-0338 TMS PAINTING & DECOR Interior & Exterior European Workmanship Fast, clean, reliable service (905)428-0081 Apple Moving Dependable & Reliable Good Rates 24-hour Service Licenced/Insured (905)683-5342 (416)533-4162 (905)239-1263 DOAEC MOVING/DELIVERY ✓ fully insured and bonded ✓ honest & reliable ✓reasonable rates (905) 426-4456 (416) 704-0267 HARDWOOD FLOOR SPECIALIST Hardwood & Laminate Installations Sanding, staining and finishing of old floors 20 years experience Call John (905) 655-3492 (416) 220-4768 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, May 18, 2008, PAGE 13 A/Pnewsdurhamregion.com Catch Classifieds ONLINE! ANYTIME! 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Payments based on year, price, model & downpayment. 100% approval based on income or ability to pay. “Thinking like a Customer” USED CARSUSED CARS 1-888-565-0555905-428-0774orSAME LOCATION FOR 35 YEARS!!! SALES HOURS: MON.-THURS. 9-9, FRI & SAT. 9-6 1992 Jeep YJ 6 cyl, 4.3 L, 33” Micky Thompsons, 5” Super Lift, CD, Rockford Fosgate Amp, Hard and Soft top. Very clean, great condition. $7,800 O.B.O Please call 705.761.2757 2000 TOYOTA Corolla. 4-door, 5-speed, A/C, 147,000kms. Great condition, safety and clean air. $5,995. Call John (905)435-7490. 98' ACCORD -Fully loaded with skirt pkg. and alloy rims. 3.0L/V6 2-dr coupe. $5500. Call 905-240- 1165. 2002 SUNFIRE auto air 130k $4499; 1996 Taurus Wagon $1800; 1995 Chev Lumina $1500; 1991 Integra auto 190K $1400; 1999 Accent 140K au- to/air $2499 905-922-2010; 416- 841-1487 FineLine Auto. 2003 MALIBU,dark gray, 4-dr, pwr locks/windows, 4 mounted snow tires, trailer hitch, rust proofed yearly, 100,100kms, cer- tified/e-tested, 1 owner lady-driv- en, asking $7,500. (905)623-0138 2004 CHRYSLER SEEBRING Ltd. Convertible, fully loaded, safety & e-certificates. Excellent condition, 123,000kms, $13,500. Call (905)579-8492. 2005 DODGE CARAVAN StoN'Go, fully loaded, will certify, $10900, 2005 Honda Accord, 58000K, etested/certified $16900, 1999 Dodge Dakota 4x4 cab-and- a-half, $6995, 905-668-9600. 2006 CHEV COLBOLT LT, 2-door. Take over lease, $322/month. Year and a half left. 5-speed standard, stereo pack- age. (905)435-0892 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. ! ! ! 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 $ $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 ! 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. 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 $150-$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. 1996 BLAZER,daily driver, good shape, 4-wheel drive, works great, $3200 obo, (905)419-1016. 1999 ACURA 3.2 TL $4999; 1999 Concord 140K $3999; 2001 GrandAm $3699; 2001 Hyundai Sonata $3499; 2001 PT Cruiser $4499 others from $1999 certi- fied/e-tested free 6-month war- ranty. Kelly and Sons since 1976 905-683-7301 or 905-424-9002. www.kellyandsonsauto.com 97 CHEV PK $2999,97 GMC Safari 110K $3699, 88 GMC Camper Van $3699, 97 Ford E350 ext $3999, 96 Ford F250 4x4 ext $3999. Call 905-683-7301 or 905-424-9002. www.kellyandsonsauto.com 2004 FORD EXPLORER Spor- trac XLT 4x4 bright white. Com- pletely loaded with pw/pl/ac/cruise, along with power adjust seats, power moon roof and power sliding rear window. This truck also comes with hard locking teanue cover, trailer tow- ing package and low kms, for $16,999 OBO, this truck will be certified, E-tested and ready to drive away. Phone 905-342- 2704. 1994 Dodge Grand Caravan ES White, all power, 3.8 motor, can be certified. Excellent condition inside and out. No rust, as is $1500-obo. Phone (905)728- 9834 1995 YJ JEEP WRANGLER. automatic, 180,000km, runs & looks great, certified and e-test- ed. $5,200-obo. 289-404-4642 1996 DODGE Caravan 235k needs water pump. $700 as is. 1988 Dodge Spirit $500 as is. 905-429-2311 ask for Richard ATV - SUZUKI.King Quad 4x4/700 2005, 1800km, clean, fuel injected, comes with winch, front and rear rack, $6,295.00, O.B.O. (905)432-5284 Well-Endowed Blonde Green-eyed beauty SHAYNA Discreet & Independent 8a.m -6 p.m. 905-441-1661 ALL ASIAN LADIES Chinese Japanese Korean 24/7 Out Calls Only www.cuteorientals.ca 647-221-5858 Asian Girls Best Service Best Price Best Quality Girls 19+, Singapore, Chinese, Japanese, Korean and more 24hrs, Out Calls only 905-260-1238 416-833-3123 BLONDE BEAUTY Hour Glass Figure Pretty & Sexy 905-550-0428 8 am - 9 pm New . . . Sexy Green-eyed Blonde Weekends Only Danielle (905)999-6203 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 A/P PAGE 14 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, May 18, 2008 newsdurhamregion.com With gas prices reaching an all-time high, and predictions of even higher prices this summer, now is the perfect time to learn how to get the best fuel efficiency from your vehicle. Mike from Thrifty Mechanic Shop says there are several things that can affect your gas mileage. Motorvac CarbonClean Service If your car is more than one year old, or has traveled more than 20,000 km, it’s time for a MotorVac CarbonClean Service. It’s a complete fuel system service that can be done on its own, or with your next tune up. It cleans the entire fuel system, most importantly the fuel injectors, and removes harmful deposits: carbon, dirt, gum and varnish harm critical engine components. This can result in lost performance, rough idle and overall driveability problems. In addi- tion to improving fuel economy, a MotorVac CarbonClean Service will restore new car performance; improve acceleration; reduce harmful exhaust emissions; correct driveability prob- lems related to carbon and other con- tamination. Not only will you see a difference at the gas pump, you’ll feel the difference when you drive. Thermostat It’s a common misconcep- tion that the thermostat is only impor- tant in the winter, when you need to use the heat. Modern engines run at a higher NTP (normal operating temperature) than older engines, and the thermostat is respon- sible for keeping the engine running at the proper temperature. Modern vehicles use electronic fuel injection to control emissions and maximize power, through the use of computers (ECM) and different sensors and actu- ators. Depending on the information the ECM receives, it processes certain orders to be executed by different actuators. One of the very important inputs to the ECM is temperature. If the ECM sees a colder than NTP engine, it will order a richer mixture, resulting in more gas consumption and higher emissions levels. Ensuring your thermostat is functioning proper- ly can save you money at the pumps! Wheel Alignment If you have hit a curb or pothole, replaced any suspension parts or installed new tires, it’s important to check your alignment. If your wheels are not properly aligned, you may notice your vehicle pulling to one side, steers harder then usual, feels loose on the road, or prema- ture tire wearing. A properly aligned vehicle saves you money on gas. Clogged Gas Filter A clogged gas filter restricts the flow of gas and causes starvation. This can cause the pump to be over- loaded, thus shortening its life. It can also cause hard starting, especially if the vehicle has been sitting for a long time. Call Mike Today! Call Mike today to make an appointment to find out how you can improve your vehicle’s fuel efficiency. Thrifty Mechanic Shop (905)683-1112 200 Fuller Road Unit #20, Ajax Lower level, northwest corner Don’t Empty Your Wallet at the Pump this Summer! Learn How You Can Save $$$ on Gas! Mortgages to 100% (OAC)Mortgages to 100% (OAC) • Best available rates • Private Mortgage Funds Consolidation a Specialty For FAST & PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CALL 905-666-4986 • Arrears P.O.S. • Refi nancing Debt From 5.7% forFrom 5.7% for 5 years.5 years. 1st. & 2nd.1st. & 2nd. 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 www.northlandpaving.com 416-286-4292 Quality Workmanship FREE Estimate • Asphalt Paving • Interlock Stone • Written Guarantee NO TAX IF BOOKED BY MAY 1/08 VOTED BEST PAVING COMPANY! 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. Expires June 8, 2008 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, May 18, 2008 PAGE 15 Pdurhamregion.com Only $72+GST for a 2.25”x3” ad with colour picture, name and graduation announcement. DEADLINE THURSDAY, JU N E 1 9 & J U L Y 1 6, 2 0 0 8 @ 5:00 PM (Text is limited to 35 words) Actual Actual Size!Size! Our Friendly classifi ed staff is available to be of service to you weekdays from 8:00 am - 8:00 pm at 905-576-9335 or 905-683-0707. DELVIN, Mary L. (Past president of One Parent Family Association) - Passed away peacefully on Thursday May 15, 2008 at Providence Centre, Toronto. Dear mother of Robbie. Beloved sister of Larry (Linda) Kennaley of Burlington, Peter (Carol) Kennaley of Gravenhurst, Michael Kennaley of Pickering, Helen (Richard) Siebert of Batavia N.Y., Jean (Keith) Chapman of Canim Lake B.C., Jim (Judy) Kennaley of Nova Scotia, Margaret Kennaley of Burlington, Robert (Joan) Kennaley of Nova Scotia, Ann Kennaley of Kelowna B.C. and William (Ann Marie) of Kitchener. Friends and family may visit at THE SIMPLE ALTERNATIVE FUNERAL CENTRE, 1057 Brock Road, Pickering, 905-686-5589 on Tuesday May 20, 2008 from 5-9 p.m. Funeral mass to be held on Wednesday May 21, 2008 from St. Issac Joques Church, 1148 Finch Ave. Pickering. For time of mass please call funeral home. In lieu of flowers donations to One Parent Family Assocaiation 1099 Kingston Rd. Pickering Ont. 905-831-7098 or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Death NoticesDeath Notices Community notices appear on milestonesdurhamregion.com in enhanced, colour format with guest book. Family and friends are encouraged to share their condolences, thoughts and prayers online. Registered Member UCDA Registered Dealer Why you can trust us...Why you can trust us... Always ourAlways our Best PricesBest Prices Up Front...Up Front... 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