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So she’s been working hard for the past couple of years to get one in Pickering. In July 2006 Ms. Scarlett was a founding member of the first volunteer working group to establish a leash-free park in Pickering. Now that four areas have been established after much research, the working group and the City are collecting public feedback for a report to council in June. At that meeting council could approve the proposed dog park for a six-month trial period. The potential sites selected are: Pine Grove; Diana, Princess of Wales Park; Wharf Street; and Valley Farm Road. Ms. Scarlett explained the working group volunteers will help establish park rules, repair damaged areas, or- ganize regular clean-ups, monitor the area to help enforce the rules and edu- cate users and non-users. “Every park has rules,” she said. “That’s what makes them enjoyable for every- one.” At the meeting, resident Gerald Desroches, whose yard backs onto Diana, Princess of Wales Park, shared WALKING FOR SICK KIDS Photo by Sheena Ouderkirk PICKERING — Approximately 20 children participated in the annual Bridges Kinder Connection pre- school walkathon for the Hospital for Sick Children with, left to right, Brayden Lindstone and Logan Zavitz leading the way. Pickering going to the dogs Off-lease dog parks Why the group thinks Pickering needs a leash-free area. Popularity: Dogs are a growing segment of the community, includ- ing working dogs and dogs simply for companionship. Exercise: Daily exercise is the foundation of good behaviour and socialization. Compliance: A lack of leash-free areas forces law-abiding citizens to break municipal laws. Comparability: Pickering is one of few municipalities without leash- free areas today. Toronto has more than 32, Mississauga has more than seven and Ajax has two. Economic benefit: Leash-free areas are attractive to potential new residents and tourists. Leash-free area characteristics: * enclosed with fencing at least 1.2 metres high * at least 0.2 hectares in size * separate from other public use areas * maintained by volunteers and mu- nicipal staff * accessible * governed by rules ✦ See Off-leash, Page 4 Ajax and Pickering have ENTER TO WIN $100 SHO P P I N G GIFT CER T I F I C A T EFEVER!SpringSpring Watch your upcoming inserts for your ballot and contest details durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 2 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, May 21, 2008 Local News For People On The Go mobile.newsdurhamregion.com ‘We want to get the message out and promote science to younger girls’ By Keith Gilligan kgilligan@durhamregion.com PICKERING — The future came to On- tario Power Generation on Friday. The company hosted Robotics Day, at- tracting high school teams, a University of Ontario Institute of Technology robotics team and the makers of the Canadarm. Doz- ens of youths also attended, giving them a chance to learn about robots and how they are used at the Pickering nuclear station. David Lynn, 7, of Pickering thought the day was “good because there’s robots in it. It’s cool.” David was wearing a Robots Take Over T- shirt. “I want to work with robots,” he said. Kurt Vendrig spent the day “learning about higher technology robots and what they’re used for.” “I enjoyed talking to people from differ- ent engineering companies. It’s cool seeing the different things the teams make,” Conor Grieve said. Emily Head learned about “all the differ- ent jobs robots can do.” Laura Hildred and Nicole Ypes are mem- bers of the Trafalgar Castle School Where’s Waldo robotics team. Laura plans to attend the University of Western Ontario in the fall, with an eye to studying “civil engineering with a focus on international development.” Nicole wants to attend Ryerson to study “aerospace engineering and I want to work for NASA.” “Our team focuses on girls first,” said Laura, whose father works at the Pickering nuclear station. “We want to get the mes- sage out and promote science to younger girls. Our team of all girls can really use that.” Trafalgar Castle also had a Lego League team of younger students. MDA Space Missions in Brampton is the maker of the Canadarm, used by NASA on space shuttles and on the International Space Station. Layi Oshinowo, the manager of mission systems engineering for MDA, said the Can- adarm has been used on more than 80 mis- sions. “Our job is to go into parts of Pickering nuclear where we can’t send people. We go to plants when we shut them down,” said Don Jarron, the manager of inspections and maintenance for Non-Destructive Exami- nation (NDE) Projects at OPG. The work done by his department is “like going to a mechanic with a car,” Mr. Jarron said. NDE uses “50 different robots,” which have been in use from 20 years to six months. “As different things come up, we come up with new robots to inspect stuff,” he said. The department has 500 employees, such as engineers and technicians. NDE employees “look at something with- out destroying it.” In one instance, a robot would be sent into check fuel channels. “They’re under water and in a high, high field of radiation, so we can’t send people in there. “Our job is to reduce the amount of peo- ple used to get these jobs done,” he said. In the calandria vault, “we can’t send people in there. The radiation is too high,” Mr. Jarron said. The robot in the calandria will remain in there “the rest of its life” because of the radiation. Robots, students invade Pickering nuclear station Photo By Sheena Ouderkirk The Nuclear Station Information Centre presented student robot demonstrations to the public re- cently. Sinclair Sprockets allowed an audience member to test the strength of its machine. Our readers help you stay on top of gas prices Join us all summer long in our online feature -- Pump Price Watch . With your help, we’ll be posting gas prices from across Durham Region all day, every day on our website, newsdurhamregion.com. Be an official ‘Price Watcher’ Visit newsdurhamregion.com. to register as an official Price Watcher. By helping us report gas prices you become eligible for random draws for car wash and detailing packages from Gillett Car Cleaning. This week’s winner is Terryssa Makxam of Pickering. 24/7 information Get the latest prices 24/7 at newsdurhamregion.com. 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When fire crews arrived, flames were coming out of the garage and heading to- wards the roof, Mr. Vaughan said. Crews were able to put the blaze out shortly after arriving, Mr. Vaughan said, and prevented it from spreading to other homes. The people in the home “executed their home es- cape plan,” he said, adding “working smoke alarms do save lives.” Two vehicles in the driveway were also de- stroyed by the blaze. The homeowner didn’t want to comment. PICKERING TOWN CENTRE • UPPER LEVEL • SEARS WING • WE’VE GOT YOUR SIZE Available in Sizes 6-13 !.4) 342%33 ¤ Comfort and Well being with every step SPRING SHOES ARRIVING genuine leather woven vamp perfect for the warm summer weather Sizes 4-15 Widths AA-EEE THE NEWS ADVERTISER, May 21, 2008 PAGE 3 A/Pdurhamregion.com Walter Passarella/ News Advertiser photo An early morning fire at 25 Clapperton Drive destroyed a home and two cars that were in the driveway. There were no injuries and the cause is yet to be determined. Fire destroys north Ajax home PICKERING — Residents can expect delays on Kings- ton Road at the Whites Road and Steeple Hill intersec- tions as construction means lane restrictions until ap- proximately June 13, says the Region of Durham. The Region is extending traffic medians and install- ing storm sewers and con- crete curbs. Workers will be in two main areas, east and west of Whites Road and on the south boulevard of Kings- ton Road at the Steeple Hill intersection. Residents and businesses are being told to expect de- lays and are requested to be extra cautious of workers. For more information, residents can visit www. region.durham.on.ca, and click on the Regional Road Traffic Watch link on the left. Lane restrictions on Hwy. 2 in Pickering Get Local 24/7 mobile.newsdurhamregion.com Witness IDs dealer in robbery By Jeff Mitchell jmitchell@durhamregion.com DURHAM — A drug dealer looking to collect on a debt hog-tied an Ajax woman and left her bound in duct tape while he made off with her TV, a judge heard at the start of a trial Tuesday. On the stand at the Whitby courthouse, the 51- year-old victim said she was surprised when the home invasion occurred in Au- gust of 2006, and shocked to find a man she thought of as a “good acquaintance” staring down at her when she awoke in her bed. But Kim LaFranchise did acknowledge that prior to the incident at her Falby Court apartment, she had a disagreement with Peter Johnson over money: “I bought some dope off him and it was no good, so I told him I wasn’t going to pay for it.” Ms. LaFranchise was the first witness in the Supe- rior Court trial of Mr. John- son, who is charged with robbery and forcible con- finement. Crown counsel Telena Mulligan told Justice Cory Gilmore she’ll present evidence that proves Mr. Johnson -- also known as Paul -- entered the victim’s apartment, bound her with duct tape and hauled away her 42-inch plasma TV, which was eventually sold, with the profit of $800 going to Mr. Johnson. Ms. LaFranchise testi- fied she was bound head to foot in duct tape for sev- eral hours before she finally managed to get to a bed- side telephone and dial 911 with her nose. She told cops Mr. Johnson had robbed her and he was arrested a couple of days later, court heard. Under cross-examina- tion Ms. LaFranchise ad- mitted she has a criminal record and has experienced memory problems since an accident a couple of years ago. She also said years of ad- diction to crack and pre- scription drugs may cloud her memory. “It’s possible it’s due to crack cocaine,” she said. “I’ve had a problem with drugs for a long time.” The trial continues. 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Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9 - 7:00 Sat. 9 - 4:00, Sun. 10 - 1 Your Carrier will be around to collect an optional delivery charge of $6.00 every three weeks. durhamregion.comP PAGE 4 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, May 21, 2008 his concerns, including en- suring dogs are on a leash until safely in the fenced-off area; ensuring dog waste is cleaned up; and the pro- posed park’s proximity to a playground and soccer field. Lindsey Brenner, super- visor of Pickering Animal Services, said all dogs will have to be walked on a leash until entering the area and that will be enforced. She also mentioned dog waste receptacles will be at the site; that’s included in the $30,000 set aside for the area in the 2008 budget. She said the park will not be close to other public-use areas. “Yeah, you might be able to see it but it’s far enough away for our requirements,” Ms. Brenner said. Working group member Karin Hiscock said if dogs defecate in off-leash parks and the owner doesn’t clean it up, others there usually ask if they need a bag, and it’s rare such rule-breaking goes unnoticed. “In my experience the off-leash parks are usually cleaner,” she said. Mr. Desroches also asked why dogs have to be off the leash in order to get proper exercise. Ms. Scarlett said most dogs need a minimum of 45 minutes of cardiovas- cular exercise each day. “Most of the time walk- ing a dog on a leash doesn’t meet the cardiovascular ex- ercise they need,” she said. Ms. Hiscock added exer- cise “gets their little ‘noo- dles’ (brains) working.” Drug debt led to Ajax home invasion: Crown Off-leash park to cost $30,000 ✦ Off-leash from page 1 Council critiques report By Kristen Calis kcalis@durhamregion.com PICKERING — If the Re- gion of Durham and its mu- nicipalities are going to cre- ate a Regional Cycling Plan, we need to do it right, says a Pickering city councillor. Ward 1 City Councillor Jennifer O’Connell, along with other council mem- bers, found various issues with the Region’s cycling plan when the latest report came to the executive com- mittee Monday. The plan to connect on-and-off road cycling routes and facilities is to be implemented in two phases: 2008 to 2012 and 2013 to 2032. Roads have been designated as either getting: signs only, multi- use trails and bike lanes, which are separate from the roadway; and, paved shoul- der bikeways. Phase 1 will cost the City about $2.2 mil- lion and phase two about $1.2 million. Although the commit- tee agreed on the impor- tance of promoting cycling, Pickering-specific routes received some criticism. Five of Pickering’s roads will get bike lanes, 11 will get paved shoulders and eight will get multi-use trails. Six- teen Pickering roads have been designated as “signed only routes,” which means no physical changes will be made to the roads besides bicycle route signs. Coun. O’Connell didn’t under- stand why the City would spend money on a “do- nothing approach. “There is no need to spend the money on some- thing that already exists,” she said. Ward 3 Regional Council- lor Rick Johnson asked if the Phase 1 cost has been figured into future budget projections. When direc- tor of corporate services and treasurer Gil Paterson said he doesn’t believe so, Coun. Johnson said that’s something to keep in mind. He also noted questions re- garding who is responsible for the Seaton bike trails are sure to arise. “I don’t want to shoot holes in this report but I think we need to go a little deeper,” Coun. John- son said. Ward 2 Regional Coun- cillor Bill McLean pointed out Brock Road south of Hwy. 401 is the largest com- mercial area in Pickering, and no bike lane has been planned there. A multi-use trail is proposed, but not an actual lane on the road. “It’s important we do have a bike lane heading south to our industrial park,” he said. Ward 1 Regional Council- lor Bonnie Littley wanted to ensure council and the public can still comment on the design elements. Director of operations and emergency services Everett Buntsma said there will be opportunities, and the Re- gion will most likely hold a public meeting on the final design. C a l l 9 0 5 -4 2 0 -3 3 6 9 •1 8 0 1 V a l l e y F a r m R o a d , P i c k e r i n g ,O N ,w w w .c h a r t w e l l r e i t .c a *Some conditions may apply. Spring into Summer Move In Special! N Move into one of our limited quantity two bedroom suites by July 31st, 2008 and receive one month’s FREE rent!* Call Nella or Laura at 905-420-3369 for a complimentary lunch and tour. LIMITED TIME OFF E R CALL T O D A Y ! The retirement option of choice 487 WESTNEY ROAD SOUTH, UNIT 13, AJAX HIGH EFFICIENCYHIGHEFFICIENCY INFRARED BURNER INFRARED BURNER &-%%YZ\gZZh Experience theExperience theExperience the Sizzle!Sizzle!Sizzle! PT450RBI with optional side burner Made locally in Canada High intensity ceramic infrared burner quickly locks in juices providing you with restaurant style cooking for an amazing taste sensation 304 stainless steel tube burner Limited lifetime warranty THE NEWS ADVERTISER, May 21, 2008 PAGE 5 A/Pdurhamregion.com RSSRSSnewsdurhamregion.comPickering takes a stab at regional cycling routes Proposed routes Here are some proposed bike paths in no particular order. For the full report visit www.cityofpickering.com under ex- ecutive committee agendas and the date of May 12, 2008. Proposed bike lanes: Altona Road: Kingston Road to Finch Avenue Finch Avenue: Brock Road to west of Whites Road Kingston Road: east of Altona Road to the Ajax Municipal Boundary Signed only routes: Brock Road: North of Eighth Concession to Uxbridge- Pickering Townline Douglas Avenue: south of Bayly Street Fifth Concession: Brock Road to west of Lake Ridge Road Paved shoulder bikeways: Altona Road: Finch Avenue to Whitevale Road Bayly Street: Church street to Brock Road Brock Road: Bayly Street to Multi-Usage trail (Waterfront) DURHAM — The stu- dent senate voice for the Durham Catholic District School Board is coming from Pickering in 2008- 2009. Brandyn Mascall and Sa- mantha Putos of St. Mary Catholic Secondary School were elected as student trustees for the upcoming school year. The student senate chose the pair out of nine candidates who pre- sented speeches and an- swered questions. Brandyn, a Grade 11 stu- dent, is dedicated to his community and to making a difference in the lives of others, said a report re- ceived by the board at its May 12 meeting. He has vol- unteered for the Office of the Catholic Youth and Good Shepherd. He has also been a retreat leader and men- tor for younger students at his school and is a graduate of the Harmony program, which trains students for leadership in diversity. Samantha, also a Grade 11 student, is treasurer of the student council and a member of Learning for Hope, dedicated to improv- ing education in developing countries. She is an avid athlete in swimming, cross-country and jazz dance. Catholic student voice to come from Pickering Online Poll Vote @ newsdurhamregion.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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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 New church wasn’t built to accommodate windows To the editor: I was a member of the original build- ing committee for the new St. Francis de Sales church and, at no time while I was there, was it mentioned that the stained glass windows would be moved to the new church. In fact, the pastor at the time made it very clear to me that he did not want these windows in the new church. When I changed parishes, I left the building committee but continued to keep in touch. Nevertheless, I have to wonder when the desire for the windows changed. If the plan to move the windows came before construction of the new church, would it not have been wise to prepare a location for them? It is clear with one look at the tall, thin, curved, stained glass windows in the original St. Francis de Sales church that the short rectangular window spaces in the new church will not accom- modate them! Clearly, there were no plans to make a space for these stained glass windows in the design of the new church. Does the pastor want to hang these old brittle windows on the inside of the new church like wall hangings, a purpose certainly not meant by the families who purchased them? Can they even be moved and hung safely? What would be the point of hanging stained glass windows against a wall where their meaning would be obscured? Leave the windows in the building for which they were designed. St. Francis should purchase duplicates, which will fit the new window spaces, or use computer technology to produce less expensive real wall hangings of each of these windows. Larry Noonan Pickering Church windows should stay in original building To the editor: Re: St. Francis De Sales Church - win- dows. I would like to say a big thank you to Mayor Steve Parish for staying firm on the agreement regarding the stained glass windows at St. Francis de Sales Church in Pickering Village. The windows most definitely should stay with the building they were created for, St. Francis De Sales Church in the Village, not as art panels in a parish which really didn’t have any interest in this heritage building at its time of need in 1999. St. Francis was designated on the basis of its architectural and historical signifi- cance. The windows were one of the key designation elements due to their unique construction and their connection to the original parishioners, many of whom assisted in the construction of the church. The windows are testimony to the fami- lies who built and prayed in this church. With them a spiritual connection to St. Francis de Sales Church in Pickering Vil- lage was made, not to the new building where some deem the windows should go. The Town of Ajax has acquired a beauti- ful heritage building. We should be proud that this church will continue to be a local landmark and one which all can visit. So often we hear Canada really has no heri- tage. Yes, we do. Let’s show it off. On the east side of Church Street, across from the church, there is a heritage/desig- nation plaque commemorating St. Francis de Sales. I ask residents to stop and read it and discover what is in our backyard. Angelika Watson Former Heritage Advisory Committee member Ajax Tax hikes not in line with cost of living increases To the editor: There are three words our councillors and the mayor need some education in. They are not hard to learn, and maybe with a bit of practice, and if they keep repeating it to each other, the phrase might sink in. Now all together let us say, ‘We must live in what our government pays to everyone else, it is called the ‘COST OF LIVING.’ Last year my cost of living was 1.75 per cent, my tax increase was 8.79 per cent. This year my cost of living increase was 1.5 per cent, my tax increase 5.9 per cent. That is 14.69 per cent over two years. If you do not understand the cost of living we are forced to live with, then we have the wrong people representing us. I am sure people like myself are looking forward to the next election to get some new blood with new ides that can work within ‘THE COST OF LIVING’. Harry Selby Pickering e-mail letters to mjohnston@durhamregion.com / max. 200 words / please include your full first and last name, place of residence & daytime phone number / letters that do not appear in print may be published @ newsdurhamregion.com Our readers think... PAGE 6 ◆ NEWS ADVERTISER ◆ May 21, 2008P GM deal means we can exhale Good news for everyone I t’s not hard to imagine that many Durham residents breathed a huge sigh of relief with the news last Friday a new three-year contract between GM and the CAW was ratified. The deal doesn’t necessarily guard against future layoffs but it does ensure there will be no strike this fall. It also clears the way for on-time production of the new-style Camaro and for a second rear-wheel drive vehicle at the flex plant. It’s welcome news for workers and the thousands of people who toil in feeder plants in and around Durham Region. While the new deal doesn’t prevent the layoff of more than 900 workers from the truck plant, it does push back their layoff date from this fall to the fall of 2009. With a little good economic fortune, perhaps there will be increased demand for trucks in the vast U.S. market and those layoffs can be further delayed or can- celled. It’s been a very tough half-decade for General Motors with severe financial losses worldwide and a need to revamp production and its workforce. To his credit GM CEO Rick Wagoner has pur- sued an aggressive plan to turn the com- pany around and his efforts are showing results. However, there has been plenty of pain along the way and Durham Region has not been spared. Several shifts in the car and truck plants have been eliminated and thousands of workers have been bought out, have taken early retirement or been laid off. And feeder plants have suffered the same fate. It would appear those jobs are not coming back in the near future, if at all. The CAW has done everything it can to help save jobs here and keep the com- pany strong. Last year, to ensure prod- uct came to the Durham plant, Local 222 leaders made deep concessions in the contract they signed in 2005. That helped to keep production here viable and set the table for the new deal, which runs until 2011. There is still much to be done. The feds can help by making certain that Canadian GM-produced vehicles have a chance to enter Asian markets. And GM can continue to work to build the best vehicles at competitive prices and construct cars and trucks that are in high demand around the world. This Week Should all stores should be allowed to open on statutory holidays? Yes No Last Week How do you feel about Durham Region native Jayde Nicole being named Playboy’s Playmate of the Year? Who cares?: 50% I’m proud of her: 32% It’s not something to brag about: 18% Votes: 324 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, May 21, 2008 PAGE 7 A/Pdurhamregion.com Surging fuel, material and repair costs cloud the future of farming By Chris Hall chall@durhamregion.com EPSOM — The numbers don’t seem to add up for Robert Evans. But the costs sure do. Farming has always been hard work, as has been making a decent wage in the agriculture business in exchange for a day’s labour. But the difference between turning a profit and dipping into red ink has become slimmer and slimmer in recent years, with no better example than the past four growing cycles. Armed with a list of figures scrawled on graph paper, Mr. Evans points out right at the top of the first page the one cost that has reached deeper and deeper into almost everyone’s pocket book -- the rising cost of fuel -- and just shakes his head at the impact such a surge has had on his bottom line. In the farming business, he stresses, fuel is essential as it powers the tractors that sow the seeds and harvest the crops that his fam- ily uses to feed the cattle on its 55-head dairy operation located between Port Perry and Ux- bridge. Simply, it’s a costly necessity. A quick trip back to 2004 reveals the almost envious fuel prices of about 60 cents a litre, a time when it cost about $66 to grow one tonne of corn and the commodity fetched about $150 per tonne. That’s a far cry from 2008, says Mr. Evans, who notes he’s now paying about $98 to grow that same tonne of corn, which he expects would garner him $180 on the market. Fuelling that remarkable cost increase, though, is the cost of skyrocketing cost of pe- troleum. While local refill stations have pushed their prices to more than $1.20 a litre in the past week or so, Mr. Evans wisely locked himself into a contract with the Sunderland Co-Op which, over a six-month period, will see him pay a relatively modest sum of $1.02 a litre. “This is the first time we’ve been locked in and I’m glad we did it,” said Mr. Evans on a recent warm and breezy afternoon. He notes that last year his fleet of farm equipment guzzled about 7,500 litres of the precious resource and that through this inau- gural contract he can order as much as 10,000 litres. To date, he has filled his tank twice -- at about $2,000 a top-up, compared to $1,200 per fill-up four years ago -- and that’s even before his crews really get down to work in the fields across the 430 acres they tend to. Such costs, he says, will mean tough deci- sions lie ahead in the near future. “I would say in the spring, when we go to prepare a field (for planting), we might go over it twice instead of three or four times,” says Mr. Evans, explaining that he will have to weigh the benefits of a smooth field with the costs of the fuel needed to till the land. “When it comes down to it, do you do the field or do you not? “Do you go to town for one item or do you make a round-trip? I’m sure everybody’s that way, watching how you spend that dollar on fuel,” he says. Compounding the problem, continues Mr. Evans, is the impact rising fuel costs have had on fertilizers and other materials needed for farmers to do their jobs. According to Mr. Evans, the costs of growing an acre of corn have jumped 47 per cent in just four years, thanks mostly to a 65 per cent leap in the cost of fuel. Repair costs have also jumped about 35 per cent in that same time frame as well, estimates Mr. Evans. But, he concedes, he’s sure it’s not just the agriculture community that has noticed the surge in prices and costs. “Everything’s increased and I am sure ev- erybody sees that effect. This road is busy and there’s cars going by all the time,” he says, pointing to the continuous string of traffic that roars by his Reach Street home, “and those people are affected just as much as us farm- ers.” Asked about passing along the cost to the consumer, Mr. Evans hesitates slightly. He then explains that “communication is so key” when it comes to making folks aware of the true costs of putting food on their table. “If we were asked why a particular product is so much money, we can only explain our situation and hope they realize we’re doing the best we can efficiently here,” says Mr. Evans, adding there’s also a processor and retailer in the mix too, both of whom want to make money as well. “I hope consumers would understand that . . . every aspect of farming is involved with fuel.” A few kilometres east of Mr. Evans’s fields, nestled along Hwy. 12 just north of Port Perry, manager Greg Snodden at the local Hub In- ternational outlet says it’s hard to tell at this time what influence the creeping fuel costs will have on his business. “There’s grumbling, for sure,” says Mr. Snod- den of the prices. “But I’m not sure if you can put together any pattern or impact.” He adds that everyone is “conscious” of the costs and there is the chance increased com- modity prices could help offset the price of fuel. “I’m not sure how it will impact business,” says Mr. Snodden. Neither is Mr. Evans, and that’s the prob- lem. His mother and father jumped into the fam- ily farming business more than 50 years ago, eventually turning the operation over to Mr. Evans and his wife, Mary, about 15 years ago. But as it stands now, there are questions about the future of the family business. “It really makes you wonder,” says Mr. Evans when quizzed about the coming months and years. “We’re doing OK, but when you have to be here seven days a week and the costs keep going up and it hurts more and more to write those cheques at month’s end, it makes you wonder if you should retire. “There could be light at the end of the tun- nel yet. Let’s hope.” Farmers feeling the pinch Celia Klemenz/ News Advertiser photo See the video story at newsdurhamregion.com newsdurhamregion.com More of what you LOVE,all your favourite flyers anytime online! Save time,save money. Look for these and more great flyers online. durhamregion.comP PAGE 8 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, May 21, 2008 Customer Care Centre 905.683.7575 Direct Access 905.420.4660 TTY Access 905.420.1739 cityofpickering.com Summer EventsSummer EventsATTEND PUBLIC MEETINGS AT CITY HALL All meetings are open to the public. For meeting details call 905.420.2222 or visit our website. DATE MEETING TIME May 22 Library Board 7:00 pm May 26 Civic Awards 7:00 pm May 27 Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee 7:00 pm May 28 Committee of Adjustment 7:00 pm May 28 Accessibility Advisory Committee 7:00 pm June 2 Planning & Development Committee 7:30 pm June 5 Advisory Committee on Race Relations & Equity 7:00 pm For more information, visit sustainablepickering.com Join the City of Pickering on the Journey! 3rd Annual Sustainable Pickering Day Saturday, May 24, 2008 9:30 am – 6:00 pm Pickering Town Centre (centre court) Activities for all ages Residents will have an opportunity to browse through a variety of informative and interactive displays including: •Green buildings and structures •EcoEnergy audits •EnerGuide •Sustainable neighbourhoods •Sustainable downtown Win great prizes! Lear n , shar e , parti c i p a t e at the Pickering Civic Complex Featuring: Ruth Smith Ruth Smith is a resident of Pickering who has been painting for 30 years. Along with producing watercolour, acrylic and multi- media paintings, she also produces her own photography. She is a member of the PineRidge Arts Council as well as The Oshawa Art Association. Viewing Times: Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm until June 16, 2008.Original art by Judith Jewersustainablepickering.com Don’t Keep Your Garden A Secret Deadline for entry is July 4, 2008 For participation details call 905.683.7575 or register online. Register yourself, or nominate a neighbour for the City of Pickering’s Garden Competi- tion. All gardens registered will be reviewed by a panel of volunteers and experts for a chance to be judged by the Communities in Bloom panel. 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Turn off the lights when you leave a room Install programmable timers or motion sensors on interior and exterior lights Run the dishwasher only when it’s full and after 8:00 pm Maintain your heating and central air conditioning year round During the day in the summer, keep your curtains closed to help save on cooling costs Talk to your family, co-workers and friends about what you are doing to save energy For more information about Energy Conservation Week and tips visit energyconservationweek.ca or sustainablepickering.com/ea Sunday, May 25th Noon to 4:30 pm Live music & wagon rides The Great Paper Boat Race Catch our Steam Barn in Full Tilt Bloomers & Britches heritage plant sale Event Admission: $6 for adults, $5 for seniors and students, $4 for children or $18 for a family, pre-schoolers & parking are FREE! Become a Museum Season Pass Holder and enjoy free admission to all regular events, giftshop discounts and much more! Only $48 Enjoy the rustic ambiance of Pickering Museum Village’s Log House, the preparation of seasonable authentic mid-1800’s fare, and a good relaxing meal by candle and firelight. Menu will vary, depending on weather. Reserve a place at our table from June 8 to July 5. Group bookings of 4 to 8 individuals, call 905.683.8401 to discuss available dates and menus.Advance booking is required $45/person on weekends on Friday or Saturday, $40 per person on Sunday. Suppers Summer SolsticeSuppers Summer Solstice Your table awaits ... Suppers Summer SolsticeSuppers Summer Solstice Your table awaits ... Suppers Summer SolsticeSuppers Summer Solstice Your table awaits ... Saturday, June 7 Noon - 4:30 pm Get Your FREE Passport online at cityofpickering.com or in any City facility Kids can turn in their completed passports for a chance to win a new bike! 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Just tell us in 75 words or less what makes a particular individual special. Submit your nomination at oshawacentre.com or at our Customer Service kiosk before August 3 and you’ll automatically qualify for one of our weekly prizes. The winning nominee will receive a catered, $3,000 Backyard Bash and two runners-up each win a $1,000 landscaping package. It’s a great way to say “Thanks, Neighbour!” durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 12 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, May 21, 2008 Parts plants employees next to negotiate By Melissa Mancini mmancini@durhamregion.com DURHAM — A new three- year deal has been signed but the real fight for the Ca- nadian auto industry is far from over, said Chris Buck- ley, Canadian Auto Workers union local 222 president. “We are done, but our job struggles don’t end with this,” Mr. Buckley said. The Canadian govern- ment has to address unfair trade policies which are allowing foreign product to saturate the market, Mr. Buckley said. The feds also have to help the industry deal with the high Cana- dian dollar and rocketing gas prices that are affecting sales, he said. Bargaining for workers at parts manufacturing plants including Lear Seating will begin this summer, Mr. Buckley said. Negotiating a new con- tract with GM before the current one expires was the right decision because of the hard times the indus- try is facing and the poten- tial for the situation to get worse, Mr. Buckley said. The CAW announced late Friday night that Oshawa workers, members of CAW Local 222, voted 80 per cent in favour of the tentative agreement reached this week. That compares to a nod by 97 per cent of the GM workers who voted in Windsor and 86 per cent in St. Catharines. This was the toughest round of bargaining the union has ever faced and the union had positive response at all locations about the GM deal, Mr. Buckley said. Workers gathered at the GM Centre in downtown Oshawa on Friday to vote on the deal that freezes wages for three years and puts off layoffs in the truck plant. “I am overly impressed with the contract consider- ing the times we are in,” said James Van Kemp, a truck plant employee for more than 26 years, outside the vote. Employees said they agreed with the decision to focus on product allocation in the plants. “As long as we have jobs,” said Chris Ruiter, an em- ployee for six years. As part of the tentative deal the truck plant shift scheduled to be cut in Sep- tember will now be extend- ed until at least September 2009. In return, workers at the plant would work rotat- ing shifts -- one week on, one week off. The change will save about 1,000 jobs and keep two shifts operat- ing, allowing the company to gauge the demand for the Silverado and Sierra hybrids, which will be pro- duced out of that plant, said Buzz Hargrove, CAW national president. “We have a commit- ment for the next genera- tion of trucks to come in at the truck plant, which will hopefully bring it back to three shifts at some point,” he said. Last week Mr. Hargrove said GM has committed to building a new car at its flexible manufacturing plant in Oshawa. GM will also build the Chevrolet Impala in Osha- wa until 2012. Despite plans to phase it out in 2010, sales have stayed strong. Big Three labourers are among the highest-paid in- dustrial workers in Canada. Production technicians earn $33.90 an hour, includ- ing a cost of living allow- ance (COLA), while trades- people receive $34.30. De- spite the wage freeze, the union estimates the COLA will generate an extra $1 an hour for workers by the end of the contract. 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THE NEWS ADVERTISER, May 21, 2008 PAGE 13 A/Pdurhamregion.com It’s a done deal for General Motors workers BOWMANVILLE — An information kiosk now open in Bowmanville Mall will provide information on the Environmental Assess- ment into the possibility of building new nuclear reac- tors at Darlington. The kiosk opened Tues- day and is aimed at ensur- ing “the public is consulted and making sure people can have as much informa- tion as we can give them,” said Pat McNeil, Ontario Power Generation’s senior vice-president of nuclear generation development. The kiosk is to be staffed Tuesday through Saturday each week, “but we will ad- just the hours if people feel they are not getting enough time or if there’s more de- mand,” Mr. McNeil said. Ontario Power Genera- tion applied in September 2006, at the request of the Province, to build up to four reactors to generate as much as 4,800 megawatts of electricity on OPG-owned land next to the existing four reactors in Bowman- ville. The EA is expected to take another 2 1/2 years and the kiosk will remain open through that time, Mr. McNeil said. The kiosk is in Bowman- ville Mall, 243 King St. E., just east of the A&P store in the mall. Whats in the deal • Three-year wage freeze with cost-of-living increases in the second and third years • The truck plant shift that was scheduled to be cut this September will now be extended until at least September 2009. In return, workers at the plant would work rotating shifts -- one week on, one week off. The change will save about 1,000 jobs • The union has been guaranteed more product on the same platform at the flexible manu- facturing plant • The Impala was originally supposed to close out in 2010 but has been extended until 2012. That will save 3,000 jobs, Mr. Hargrove said. • The union gave up a week’s vacation, but each employee will be given a one-time payment of $3,500, which adds up to about three weeks of vacation, Mr. Hargrove said. • Mr. Hargrove said most health care benefits improved, but there were caps put on some.RSSRSSnewsdurhamregion.comOPG opens kiosk to provide info on possible new nukes */463"/$&'*/"/$*"- '*345%63)". Need An Insurance Solution? • Auto • Home • Recreational Vehicles • Group Insurance • Business Insurance • Financial Planning Immediate Coverage/Package Discounts Easy Payment Plans Call 905 427-5888 1920 Bayly St., Pickering DR MELASDR EGDIREKAL.N EVADOOWRAH.N DR YENTSEWROSSLAND RD E. KINGSTON RD E. TAUNTON RD E. 162 Rossland Rd. 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The event for 600 students on May 7 and May 14 featured various interactive workshops to get them thinking about careers and post-secondary school. “We’re making solar cars,” said Logan Wind, a Grade 7 student at Dr. Ross Tilley Public School in Bowmanville. Sitting at a table with three other students, he flipped through an instruction manual to figure out what to do next with the small parts in front of him. “I’m not exactly sure how to at- tach it,” said Logan, looking at the motor, then at his sheet again. “I think I’ve got it.” As he continued working, other students began testing their cars on sloped wooden tracks with lights above the runway, similar to the sun. “It’s not going to work,” said one student about his group’s car, and it didn’t. After some adjustments by a volunteer, the car started moving. “Now go to the next track and see if it works there,” said volun- teer Martin Buschbeck, a teach- er at Ormiston Public School in Whitby. Mr. Buschbeck volunteers for Durham Industrial Education Council for the Advancement of Science and Technology, which aims to get students interested in science and provide teachers with activities and programs to do with their classes. He hopes the event stimulates students into considering science as a profession. “Our goal is to help students connect what they’re doing at the elementary level with potential careers or college programs,” said Kathy Rhodes, Durham College professor of integrated studies and program facilitator for the School College Work Initiative. “Kids have to make some re- ally important decisions in high schools,” Ms. Rhodes said. “University isn’t necessarily the best... we have to help them have an understanding of what their other choices are.” If a student wants to go into medicine or accounting, then uni- versity would be appropriate, but if they want to go into the medical or business field, there are lots of college options, Ms. Rhodes said. Although post-secondary school is still far away for Grade 7 and 8 students, they have some stream- ing choices to make for high school. “They’re 13, who knows what they’re going to do when they’re 18, but at least they’re thinking about it,” Ms. Rhodes said. The school/work initiative is funded by the ministries of edu- cation and training, colleges and universities. This year’s event had a waiting list of 1,000 students. Ashley Jackson, a Grade 8 stu- dent at Carruthers Creek Public School in Ajax, was chosen to at- tend for her interest in science. “My teacher thinks I’m doing very well in science and this would be a good opportunity just to ex- pand my horizon of science, how far I could go and if I’m really in- terested in it,” Ashley said. Jordan Binet Amador, a student at Pierre E. Trudeau Public School, Oshawa, was also inspired. He was impressed by the college’s cleanli- ness, the good behaviour of stu- dents there, and the feeling of safety. “I may come to Durham Col- lege when I’m older; it looks like a great choice for people looking for a job,” Jordan said. The event made him more ex- cited about going to college and getting good marks in class. Elementary students get thinking about the future Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo Alex Ansell and Chris Sarginson from S. T. Worden Public School work to- gether to assemble a solar powered car while participating in Building Future Connections. Fitness instructor says European activity starting to catch on here By Al Rivett arivett@durhamregion.com AJAX — There’s no snow or skies required for this Nordic pursuit. Just two ski poles and the ability to walk are all that’s needed to take part in a new exercise activity -- Nordic walking. And, Rosi Vanderheijden relates that although some people do a double take when she leads her Nordic walk- ing group on the Ajax lake- front and other public places, others seem to know a little about the emerging exercise program. “It’s still a novelty, but it will become more mainstream,” says the Ajax resident, who instructs and leads Nordic walking programs through her company, Rosi’s Health & Fitness. “Some people look at you funny, but I have had people say ‘that’s that Nordic walking you’re doing’.” Cross-country skiing with- out the snow, Nordic walking incorporates all the muscle groups, not just the lower body. Best of all, said Van- derheijden, it greatly reduces stress on the knees and hips and burns more calories than simply walking. “It’s a full-body workout where you burn 46 per cent more calories by Nordic walk- ing than in a regular walk,” she said. “It improves the pos- ture in the upper body and reduces stress on the lower body. It gives you a really good workout without injury risk. It takes walking to the next level.” Vanderheijden discovered Nordic walking a year ago while attending the Can-Fit- Pro Conference in Toronto, an annual gathering for fitness pros. “I was looking for some- thing that would appeal to ev- erybody, especially boomers and seniors,” said the licenced Nordic walking instructor who’s worked in the fitness industry for the past five years as a personal trainer. Although Nordic walking is making inroads in western Canada, Vanderheijden said the exercise activity that orig- inated in Europe is gaining momentum in eastern Cana- da. “It’s really big in B.C. They tend to take on trends quicker than we do. Anything trendy starts in the Vancouver area and makes its way across the country,” she said. So far, Vanderheijden runs her Nordic walking program two times a week, taking her and her classes to a number of walking-friendly places, including the Ajax lakefront, Paulynn Park and the Green- wood Conservation Area. “We try to change it up.” And, although she admits there was some skepticism in the beginning among those who signed up for the pro- gram, those who tried it, took to it immediately. “They loved it. My whole group renewed its session with me since it started. They like the social aspect of work- ing within a group and they’ve referred me to others, which is always good.” She said it’s not an activity that’s difficult to learn. For more information on Nordic walking, call Vander- heijden at 905-427-8021 or e- mail rosis@rogers.com. THE NEWS ADVERTISER, May 21, 2008 PAGE 15 A/Pdurhamregion.com AJ Groen/ News Advertiser photo Rosi Vanderheijden demonstrates Nordic Walking. Not only is she an instructor for the Town of Ajax, she also leads private walks and sells the poles that double as an exer- cise equipment. No snow required for this Nordic walking ‘It’s really big in B.C. They tend to take on trends quicker than we do. Anything trendy starts in the Vancouver area makes its way across the country’ -- ROSI VANDERHEIJDEN Don’t forget to visit our mall displays at the Oshawa Centre and Pickering Town Centre from Friday, May 23 to Sunday, May 25. Learn about the services provided by the Region of Durham Works Department, featuring working traffic lights! 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W NE W NE N E W Tours and Open HouseTours and Open HouseTours and Open HouseTours and Open House durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 16 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, May 21, 2008 Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Sampling wordly treats AJAX — Eagle Ridge Public School recently presented its second annual International Fair, featuring food and culture from all over the world. Sandra Farndon prepares some little cups of Canadian maple syrup. DURHAM — From hair styling to 3-D character animation, Durham students proved they’re skilled at a provincial competition. Local high school and post-secondary students were among 77 Greater Toronto Area youths who took home medals in the 19th Ontario Technological Skills Competition, May 5 and May 6. During the competition, 1,600 stu- dents from school boards, colleges, and training-delivery agents, demonstrated their strengths in designing, building, re- pairing, and styling. They participated in more than 50 skill contests, including graphic design, culinary arts, plumbing, and workplace safety. Medal winners from Durham schools include: Gold • Rob Strickland, Nicholas Cirinna, Durham College - 3-D character anima- tion. Bronze • Jordanne Florio, Erica Wilkinson, Pickering High School – geographic in- formation systems. • Britney Layne, Durham College – hairstyling. • Grant Henderson, Durham College – industrial writing. • Corey Jones, Dunbarton High School - IT office software application. Many of the gold medal winners are representing Ontario at the 14th Cana- dian Skills Competition, held in Calgary May 25-28. The competition is the showcase event of Skills Canada-Ontario, a non-profit organization that promotes the skilled trades and technologies as a first-choice career option for youth. Durham’s skillful students shine For all kinds of tastes menusdurhamregion.com By Jillian Follert jfollert@durhamregion.com DURHAM — Brock Janes tries to be just like any other six- year-old boy -- he plays hockey, goes to Beaver meetings and likes trips to the park. But it’s getting harder every day to keep up with his friends. He can’t ride a bike like he used to and usually goes to the park in a wheelchair so he’ll have enough energy to play when he gets there. Regular hockey is out, so he plays on a sledge team with his dad pushing him along. Just over two years ago, the Grade 1 student was diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dys- trophy (DMD), a disease that affects male children by con- verting muscle into fatty tissue. Symptoms usually appear before age six and can start as early as infancy. Muscle weak- ness starts in the legs and pelvis and later spreads to the arms, neck and other areas of the body. Most boys with DMD are forced to walk with leg braces by age 10 and are confined to a wheelchair by age 12. There is no cure and most people with the disease do not live past age 30. “Brock is such an outgoing, enthusiastic little boy,” his mom, Charlene Janes, says. “Every- one who meets him falls in love with him, because he doesn’t let things get him down. He still tries to do everything other kids his age do.” But enthusiasm only goes so far and Brock’s parents know there will come a time when their son is unable to do any- thing -- unless successful treat- ments or a cure are found. “All parents want to do is make things better. When their kids get hurt they want to kiss them and fix it, but we can’t do that for Brock,” Ms. Janes says. “All we can do is try to raise money for research.” This month will mark the third year the Janes family has organized the Walk the Block for Brock fundraiser in Oshawa. The event is held in partnership with Jesse’s Journey, a London- based charity that has raised more than $2 million for DMD research. The first two years saw be- tween 60 and 75 people join the walk and Ms. Janes is hoping for an even better turnout this year. The 33 km walk involves 14 laps around Lakeview Park, but participants can do 1 km, 5 km or whatever they’re com- fortable with. The family hasn’t set a fund- raising goal, saying any amount raised is a help. “One day, I’d love to see Brock walk at his graduation and hold his diploma or dance at his wedding,” Ms. Janes says. “I’d also love to see him live long enough to be old enough for those things.” The third annual Walk the Block for Brock is Saturday, May 31, at Lakeview Park in Oshawa. Registration starts at 7:30 a.m. and the walk gets underway at 8:30 a.m. Participants can ob- tain pledge sheets in advance or make a donation on walk day. 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Prices range from $1 to $8 and proceeds support the gardens. Features of the event include children’s games, weaving, dye- ing and spinning, food samples prepared by costumed interpret- ers, and a chance to see a working blacksmith. Wagon rides are also offered in the Village along with tea and sweets in the Redman House. Backwoods Players presents ‘The Knight’s Quest’ at 1, 2 and 3 p.m. The Steam-up event is on Sun- day, May 25 from noon to 4:30 p.m. at Pickering Museum Village, located on the south side of Hwy. 7 and three kilometres east of Brock Road. Admission is $6 for adults, $5 for students and seniors, $3 for children and $18 for families. Pre- schoolers and Season’s Pass hold- ers are free. For more information, contact the Museum Village at 905-683- 8401 or visit www.cityofpickering. com/museum. THE NEWS ADVERTISER, May 21, 2008 PAGE 21 Pdurhamregion.com Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo Rock stars PICKERING — William Kavanaugh, left, and Ryan Brown concentrate on playing Guitar Hero while at the Petticoat Creek Community Centre as part of the City of Pickering’s recent celebration of National Youth Week. Scugog teacher is tops DURHAM — A Scugog teacher’s positive classroom management achievements have earned her a Durham Catholic District School Board award. Helen Killoran, of Immaculate Conception Catholic School, was presented with the 2008 Jean-Paul Patenaude Positive Classroom Man- agement Award during the board’s May 12 meeting. Upon his retirement, the award was named after Mr. Patenaude, who founded the positive classroom management training program. The successful candidate must: have com- pleted the training; demonstrated effective use of positive classroom management continually; be willing to support and mentor other staff members in such techniques. Family time at the market PICKERING — Spend quality family time at the Farmers’ Market. Pickering Museum Village is launching a new program, Farm Fresh Flicks, that blends envi- ronmental sustainability initiatives with family fun. Shop at the Farmers’ Market on Wednes- days during August and enjoy children’s ac- tivities, pioneer games and an outdoor movie. Pickering growers and producers are invited free of charge to sell their produce. Produce may be sold out of the back of vehicles or bring tables to display the produce and wares. Pickering Museum Village volunteer gardeners are available to answer questions. The Museum Village is located on Hwy. 7, three kilometres east of Brock Road, Pickering. The Farmer’s Market is being held in the main parking lot from 4:30 to 8 p.m. Call 905-683-8401 to reserve space and for more information visit www.cityofpickering. com/museum. durhamregion.comP PAGE 22 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, May 21, 2008 Photo by Sheena Ouderkirk Landing a big one PICKERING — Candido Baccay fishes at the waterfront each day and had caught a big one this morning. Provincial Pesticide Act similar to City’s bylaw that was not passed By Kristen Calis kcalis@durhamregion.com PICKERING — It’s no longer the City of Pickering consulting the public on a possible pesticide ban: the Province is consulting the City. At Monday’s executive committee meeting, councillors discussed the Province’s Pesticides Act amendment to prohibit the use and sale of pesticides for cosmetic purposes. The City of Pickering was working intensely on a pesticide ban and almost passed it until the Province an- nounced it may enforce one. So council chose to send a copy of Pickering’s draft bylaw to the Prov- ince to see if it would be worthwhile implement- ing its own ban. A few weeks later, the Province introduced the bill to amend the Pesticides Act. “It’s a good thing, and it’s a long time coming,” said Ward 1 Regional Councillor Bonnie Littley, adding she’s glad the City waited. Although fairly similar, Pickering’s proposed bylaw allowed for exemptions for spot sprays on areas such as lawn bowling fields and City sports fields, insect infestations and hard surfaces. The Province’s act doesn’t list exemptions for lawn bowling greens or baseball field warning tracks, but it does include a general exemption for health and safety purposes. It’ll also make exemptions for golf courses. “I hope the provincial (ban) comes in in a speedy time frame with a phase-in,” said Ward 1 City Councillor Jennifer O’Connell. She said the City was planning on phasing in its ban. Ward 2 City Councillor Doug Dickerson noted how important it is to spray lawn bowling greens in order for the field to be playable and warning tracks for public safety, especially since it keeps seniors and older adults active. The City staff report on the provincial act states failing to spot spray the warning track “increases the possible risk factor and liability for athletes.” Ward 3 City Councillor David Pickles is happy with the Province’s act, especially since it ad- dresses the sale of pesticides, an area municipali- ties have no jurisdiction over. He was curious to see if the Province has indicated it would fund the enforcement of the bylaw. Everett Buntsma, director of operations and emergency services, said the Province hasn’t indi- cated funding, but believes some training will be available, emphasizing it’s in the draft phase. “The City’s got enough downloading without the Province asking for more,” Coun. Dickerson said. The City will send its comments to the Province for input. Pickering gives pesticide input DURHAM — An upcoming event will help raise money to help provide women safe hous- ing. The Starry Nights 2008 event is set for Friday, June 13, at the Jubilee Pavilion in Oshawa. The dinner and silent auction event will raise funds for the YWCA Durham’s Y’s WISH (Women in Safe housing) Shelter. Items up for bids will include VIA Rail Tick- ets, high-value sporting event tickets, a suite for Alice Cooper’s upcoming concert at the GM Centre, framed artwork, autographed sports items, furniture, spa packages and services and gift certificates for local restaurants. Tickets to the fifth annual event are $55 and are available by calling 905-576-6743 or e-mail- ing wl@ywcadurham.org. 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Beach will say farewell to Pickering by appearing at Artfest on the Esplanade on Saturday, May 24. The City of Pickering and the PineRidge Arts Council are presenting the 12th Artfest from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Espla- nade Park in Pickering (Pickering Civic Complex, One the Espla- nade). More than 80 artists will show their work at the one-day outdoor art show showcasing original paintings, photography, pottery, wood carvings, hand- crafted jewelry and more. There will also be food, free entertain- ment at the Gazebo and free arts activities for kids and teens. Parking and admission are free. Beach is volunteering at Hands- On-Art from 1 to 1:45 p.m. to help people sketch a sculpture of the Pickering Pioneer Family by Andreas Drenters. Beach is no stranger to the Pickering arts scene for her teach- ing and said she’ll really miss the job, especially since she’s found it very rewarding and fulfilling. She began teaching watercolours, and eventually incorporated acrylics and drawing into her classes. “The more you give the more you get in return,” she said. “It’s such a rewarding experience, teaching.” She said when she began, it was tough to even get six people to enrol. “Now you just can’t get into the classes,” she said. She’s also taught in numerous places throughout Durham Re- gion and has done commissions for the City of Pickering and Ve- ridian Corporation. Beach is not too worried about showing her work in Halibur- ton. She explained she feared she’d never have the success in Pickering that she did in Barrie, “but you do; it just happens.” Also, since Beach and her husband have owned their Hali- burton cottage for a number of years, she has shown her work in the past and has already been scheduled for more shows in the future. Once she gets settled, she hopes to start teaching. For information on Artfest visit www.pineridgearts.org/artfest. html. For Beach’s website, visit www.theshelleybeach.com. News Advertiser file photo Pickering artist and art teacher Shelley Beach is moving to Haliburton in a few weeks. She will be volunteering at Satur- day’s Artfest on the Esplanade. The Johnstones: Ska, sex, and a little bit of showing of f Ajacians play Oshawa’s The Dungeon Friday night By Roland Cilliers Special to the News Advertiser DURHAM — Shine your danc- ing shoes and hide your girl- friend: The Johnstones are com- ing to Durham. The Ajax ska-punk rockers are stomping back into Oshawa this Friday as part of their ‘Sex’ tour. “We’re like five guys from high school who grew up together,” said Jarek Hardy, The John- stones’ guitarist and vocalist. “We’re kind of punks from high school who have been playing to- gether for a while and just enjoy the music scene and kind of de- veloped our own style.” The Johnstones have spent the last few years rising through the musical ranks. Starting out play- ing shows across Durham, the band now boasts a resume that includes well-received videos on Much Music, opening for Hedley, and multiple successful tours. The Johnstones are Brent Marks on bass, Hardy on gui- tar and vocals, Julian Warme on Trombone and organ, Ryan Long on drums and vocals, and Rene Gillezeau on trumpet and vo- cals. The boys from Ajax start tour- ing today in support of the ‘Sex’ album. The band’s latest EP and their most musically mature to date features six catchy tunes and contains the group’s trademark sense of fun. The best way to experience the Johnstones is at a live show. Ac- cording to Hardy, there’s a very good reason to attend a John- stones’ concert. “You’ll have the best time of your life! We put a lot of pride and effort into our stage per- formance and every single time we do something wackier than the last time. Eventually its going to get to the point where we’re going to have to just blow our- selves up on stage,” Hardy said. Some of The Johnstones earli- est shows were in Oshawa and they still have an intense fan base in the area. The band is excited to be re- turning to their old stomping grounds. “It’s awesome! The Dungeon, Oshawa and that whole scene is like everything we know. It’s pretty cool too that we can still come back and still have a follow- ing around there,” Hardy said. The Johnstones play the Dun- geon, 44 Bond St. E., in Oshawa. The all age’s show is at 7 p.m. and tickets can be bought at the door for $10. Submitted photo Ajax’s The Johnstones are touring in support of their new release, ‘Sex’. The tour comes to Oshawa’s The Dungeon on Friday, May 23. The Johnstones are, from left, Brent Marks (bass), Jarek Hardy (guitars and vocals), Julian Warme (trombone and organ), Ryan Long (drums and vocals) and Rene Gillezeau (trumpet and vocals). ‘We put a lot of pride and effort into our stage performance.’ -- JAREK HARDY durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 24 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, May 21, 2008 Playmate returns to her old stomping grounds Durham woman attracts a crowd at signing event By Chris Hall chall@durhamregion.com PORT PERRY — It was just after three o’clock on last Wednesday af- ternoon when Tim Couch took his spot in line at Mac’s convenience store, waiting for the girl of his dreams to arrive. Decked out in a pair of Playboy hats and his arms loaded with cop- ies of the popular men’s magazine and other press clippings featuring Port Perry’s most famous resident of the week, as the first person in line Couch eagerly awaited the ar- rival of Jayde Nicole, the recently anointed ‘Playmate of the Year’ for 2008. “I’m a big fan of hers, since I first saw her in the first issue, when I first learned about her,” said Couch, 34. It turned out Couch wouldn’t be alone for very long outside the pop- ular Port Perry convenience store. Shortly before 4 p.m., others began to form a line just outside of the Scugog Street market and by 4:15 p.m. the line had grown to a half- dozen or so folks interested in chat- ting with the homegrown beauty. A half-hour later, the procession of fans had grown nearly threefold, with most sipping coffee, checking the batteries in their cameras and flipping through the pages of June’s edition of Playboy, which celebrat- ed Nicole’s Playmate crown with a cover shot and 10-page pictorial. Among those standing in line, eagerly awaiting the arrival of the leggy brunette, who first captured the attention of men and women across North America with her ap- pearance as Miss January 2007, was Jill Balaka, 45. Her husband, a collector of the popular periodical since 1968, was tied up at work, she explained. So, continued the Port Perry resident, “someone had to come and get it signed,” adding she’s a supporter of her husband’s long-time infatua- tion with the magazine. “The articles are great,” she said. “It’s a good magazine, I enjoy it.” Directly behind her, gripping three copies of the latest edition, was Kyle Brenn. He made the com- mute from St. Catharines to meet Nicole and grab autographs for himself, his father and uncle. “She’s Canadian and I like to sup- port Canadian girls and Canadian people in general,” he said. Joining Brenn was his pal Jeff from Aurora. The electrician declined to offer his last name, explaining he had slipped out of work to attend the signing session. He hoped that his boss would be understanding on Thursday, after he presented him an autographed copy of the magazine. “It’s worth it,” Jeff said of skipping work. “This is a once-in-a-life-time experience.” As the clock ticked closer to 5 p.m., the designated start for the meet-and-greet, a representative from Playboy pulled up in a mini- van. Swinging open the back hatch, he unloaded a small table and chair for the guest of honour and checked over the dozens and dozens of cop- ies of the magazine that remained in reserve in case the Mac’s out- let was cleaned out. He expected close to a thousand copies would be swept up as part of the session. Minutes later, another handler announced to the crowd on hand what materials could and could not be brought in for signing. Only li- censed Playboy items, he stressed to the growing line. Soon after, around 5:10 p.m., just as a light rain began to fall on the antsy crowd, a grey Lincoln Town Car pulled into the parking lot. As another handler rushed over with an umbrella, two attrac- tive blondes folded their long legs out the back of the car, ahead of the star attraction. Dressed in a short, red-and-white sundress, Nicole made her way into the store to shouts of ‘Woohooo! Canadian women!!’ from one man in line. “I’m very excited, I can’t be- lieve how many people have actu- ally come and showed up and how supportive everyone has been. It’s amazing,” said Nicole, a 22-year-old former Port Perry High School stu- dent. Her title, she explained, was awarded through a fan voting sys- tem, although Playboy boss Hugh Hefner had the final say. “I couldn’t be happier and I want to thank everyone from Port Perry and everyone from all over Canada who voted for me and I know Port Perry definitely had a big pull in that,” Nicole said just prior to greet- ing the masses. She explained that she first re- ceived word of the honour over lunch with a friend. The first person she told? Her mom, of course. “We’re all very, very proud of her and thankful for Playboy for giving this huge opportunity for girls,” said Ms. Nicole’s mother, Shari. (As part of her deal with the magazine, Nicole can- not disclose her real name. For security reasons, her mother preferred that her last name not be used.) “Port Perry is such an amazing town. No matter who it is, they’re out there supporting people,” Shari said. “Port Perry’s just been amaz- ing... I love living here.” Also on hand for the session was Wayne Medford, a former arts and photography teacher at Port Perry High School. While he never taught Ms. Nicole in a classroom setting, Mr. Medford did take some students four years ago to Toronto where they took pictures of her during a Ryerson University fashion show. “It’s your job as a teacher: You give them encouragement to get success and when they reach that success, you have to congratulate them,” he said. Mr. Medford also expressed some dismay that some of the Township’s top officials weren’t on hand to wel- come Port Perry’s biggest current celebrity. He chastised the mayor and councillors for skipping the event. Regardless, he congratulated those on hand for showing their support and recalled his thoughts years ago when he first became aware of Nicole’s, um, potential. “I told her that she was going to be good, but I never thought she’d be this good.” Celia Klemenz / News Advertiser photo People travelled many kilometres to meet Jayde Nicole, a former Port Perry resident who was recently chosen as Playboy’s 2008 ‘Playmate of the Year’, when she dropped by Mac’s to sign autographs and meet some of her fans. Tim Couch, the first person in a long line-up waiting to meet Nicole, shares a light moment with her. ‘I can’t believe how many people have actually come and showed up and how supportive everyone has been.’ -- JAYDE NICOLE, PLAYBOY’S 2008 PLAYMATE OF THE YEAR CATCH UP ONLINE AT newsdurhamregion.comnewsdurhamregion.com Watch a video interview at newsdurhamregion.com SPORTS ✦ E-mail game scores to Al Rivett, arivett@durhamregion.com ✦ Get local 24/7 newsdurhamregion.com ANNANDALEANNANDALE CHURCH ST. at BAYLY, AJAX 905-683-3210 www.toronto.com/annandale Looking for a new home to golf? $395 from $58 from + GST PST & GRAT. 2008 Memberships Tournament, Golf and Dinner Pkgs. + GST THE NEWS ADVERTISER, May 21, 2008 PAGE 25 A/Pdurhamregion.com Lightning defender cherishes camp invite Pickering 14 year old to get a taste of under-18 team Stoneburgh was the highest-scoring blueliner in helping the Lightning take the Lower Lakes Female Hockey League title last season By Al Rivett arivett@durhamregion.com PICKERING — Now that she’s gotten over the initial surprise of being the youngest player named to the Canadian under-18 wom- en’s hockey strength, condition- ing and skating camp, Pickering’s Shannon Stoneburgh is ready to make an impression. At age 14, the Durham Junior Lightning defender is the young- est of 47 invitees to the camp to be presided over by the national women’s team head coach, Mel- ody Davidson. The Hockey Canada camp con- venes in Calgary starting Thurs- day and continues until Sunday, May 25. Stoneburgh is one of 14 defenders on the camp roster and one of only 15 players in- vited from Ontario. “I was pretty shocked,” said Stoneburgh, making her first ap- pearance at the national camp, “because I’m pretty young and I didn’t expect to get an invita- tion at this age. I think it will be a good stepping stone, definitely.” The players will be put through fitness testing and skating drills (no pucks to be used) over the course of the four-day camp at the Father David Bauer Olympic Arena in Calgary. Hockey Canada is also using the camp as an opportu- nity to get to know the play- ers and give them off-ice training tech- niques, as well as proper nu- tritional guid- ance. Using the 2007-08 on-ice evaluation performance at the Calgary camp, Hockey Canada officials will make their selec- tions for the under-18 tryout camp in July, leading to selec- tions for the National women’s under-18 team for the 2008-09 season. As players selected to the con- ditioning camp are given the op- portunity to try out for the na- tional under-18 women’s team, Stoneburgh is excited by the prospect, but understands her true chance to make the nation- al team could come in a year’s time. “I’m pretty young, so maybe they’ll give me some leeway for next year,” she said. “Hopefully, I can make it then. But, this year, it’s a good thing to be invited.” A rearguard for the Durham West Lightning midget ‘AA’s last season, Stoneburgh helped the squad win the Lower Lakes Fe- male Hockey League title for their age group, where she amassed the most points for a defender. She’s set to join the Dur- ham Junior Lightning of the Provin- cial Wom- en’s Hockey League, which has players up to age 21. To get ready, she plans to skate and work out during the sum- mer in advance of the team’s fall training camp in Vermont. In the future, she’s hoping to land an NCAA Division 1 schol- arship in the U.S. So far, she has been approached by Ivy League Yale University (New Haven, Conn.) as a future prospect. “I would like to play in the U.S. on a scholarship,” said the Grade 9 student at St. Mary Catholic Secondary School. AJ Groen/ News Advertiser photo Shannon Stoneburgh is going to Team Canada’s Under 18 Training and Condi- tioning Camp in Calgary. ‘I was pretty shocked because I’m pretty young and I didn’t expect to get an invitation at this age. I think it will be a good stepping stone, definitely.’ -- SHANNON STONEBURGH Pickering gymnasts golden at home turf Rainbow Classic PICKERING — Pickering Athletic Centre athletes were simply golden at their own 14th annual Rainbow Classic meet at the club’s Squires Beach Road facility recently. All told, PAC members racked up 23 overall gold medals and scores and posted plenty more gold on their individual events at the com- petition. Leading the way was Sarah Dring in the Level 7 Masters (age 18 and over), as she swept the category, winning all-round gold as well as individual goal on vault, uneven bars, balance beam and floor exer- cise. Not to be outdone, Tara Swami swept the Level 8 Masters category, winning overall gold, as well as in- dividual gold on vault, bars, beam, and floor. Samantha Smedley also won all her individual events to post overall gold in the Level 7 age 10/11 bracket. Other golden PAC gymnasts: * Emily Towers, Level 8 age 13+, first on vault and beam, and second on bars and floor. * Alexandra Clayton, Level 7 age 12, first on vault and floor, second on bars and third on beam. * Sarah Dales, Level 6, first on bars, beam and floor and second on vault. * Katie Towers, Level 6 age 11/12, first on vault, beam and floor and second on bars. * Kaitlyn Trach, Level 6 age 9/10, first on bars and floor, second on vault and fourth on beam; * Brooke Hing, Level 5 age 13, first on bars, beam, third on vault, floor; * Sabrina Nasner, Level 5 age 9, first on vault, second on bars and floor, third on beam; * Jessica Hughes, Level 4 age 14+, first on vault, third on beam and bars, fourth on floor; * Jesse Taylor, Level 4 age 10, first on vault and bars, second on floor, third on beam; * Justine Veillette, Level 4 age 9, first and bars and beam, third on vault and floor; * Maria Tourloukis, Level 3 age 13, first on beam and floor, second on vault, fourth on bars; * Adanna Copeland, Level 3 age 10, first on beam, bars and floor, sev- enth on vault; and, * Venus Prince-Hanson, Level 2 age 10, second on vault and floor, fourth on beam, sixth on bars. PAC gymnasts also posted seven gold scores: * Melanie Harris-Lowe, Level 2 age 7, gold score vault, bars, beam; * Jayden Gray Level 2 age 7, bronze score vault, gold score bars, silver score beam, gold score floor; * Shannen Smalley, Level 2 age 7, bronze score vault, gold score bars, silver score beam, gold score floor; * Veronica Large, Level 2 age 8, gold score vault, bars, beam, silver score floor; * Emily McManus, Level 2 age 8, silver score vault, gold score bars, silver score beam; * Emma Gill, Level 3 age 7, gold score vault, bars, beam, floor; and, * Jordyn Graham, Level 3 age 7, bronze score vault, gold score bars, beam, floor. Other PAC results: Level 2 age 8 * Amy Desousa: silver score over- all - bronze score vault, gold score bars, gold score beam, silver score floor; * Gabbie Farr: silver score overall - merit score vault, gold score bars, silver score beam, floor; and, * Rachel Waldriff: silver score over- all - merit score vault, gold score bars, silver score beam, bronze score floor. Level 2 age 9B * Madelaine Wolff: second overall – first on bars, second on beam, third on floor, sixth on vault. * Lucy Gerlach: 12th overall – fourth on vault and floor, eighth on beam, 10th on bars. Level 2 age 10 * Joana Yousiff: second overall – first on vault, third on bars, beam, sev- enth on floor; * Maja Zdravkovic: seventh overall – third on vault, fourth on floor, fifth on bars, seventh on beam; and, * Fison Mesfin: 10th overall - first on ✦ See Ajax, Page 26 beam, seventh on vault, bars, ninth on floor. Level 2 age 11/12 * Brittney James: fifth overall – second on floor, third on bars and beam. Level 3 age 7 * Brianna Ho: silver score overall - bronze score vault, bars, gold score beam, floor. Level 3 age 8 * Grace Steinhausen: silver score overall - gold score vault, bars, merit score beam, silver score floor. Level 3 Age 9 group ’A’ * Grace Woolgar: third overall – first on vault, third on floor, fourth on beam, eighth on bars; * Christina Sanidas: fourth overall – second on beam, third on floor, fifth on vault, eighth on bars; and, * Mia Chevelleau: sixth overall – fourth on vault and bears, seventh on beam and floor. Level 3 Age 9 group ’B’ * Tahnee Chung: third overall – first on beam, second on floor, third on bars, ninth on vault; * Rhiannon Devries: fourth overall – second on bars, third on beam, seventh on vault, ninth on floor; and, * Dana Brady: 10th overall - fifth on vault, seventh on floor, sixth on beam and 10th on bars. Level 3 Age 11 * Gabrielle Gerlach: second overall – second on vault and beam, fourth on bars, seventh on floor. * Jennifer Hamlyn: sixth overall – first on vault, third on beam, eighth on floor, ninth on bars. Level 3 age 12 * Ashley Hart: third overall – first on vault, sec- ond on bars and floor, fifth on beam. * Hailey Joseph: fourth overall – third on beam, fourth on vault and floor, fifth on bars. Level 3 age 13 * Chloe Kurtin: second overall – first on vault, second on floor, third on bars and beam. Level 4 age 7 * Emily Lozano: silver score overall - bronze score vault, bars, silver score beam, gold score floor. Level 4 age 8 * Danae Fox: silver score overall - silver score vault, bronze score bars, silver score beam, gold score floor. * Sarita Campbell: silver score overall - bronze score vault, bars, silver score beam, floor. Level 4 age 9 * Gillian Collins: fourth overall – third on bars, fourth on floor, sixth on vault and beam. Level 4 age 10 * Victoria Sparks: second overall – first on vault, first on floor, second on bars, seventh on beam. * Sarah Dodds: 12th overall – second on vault, ninth on vault and floor, 12th on beam. Level 4 age 12 * Lindsay Gordon: second overall – second on floor, third on vault, fourth on bars, ninth on beam. Level 4 age 13 * Alexandra Sanidas: 11th overall – seventh on floor, eighth on beam and bars, ninth on vault. Level 4 age 14+ * Cassandra Schilling: seventh overall – first on vault, second on bars, seventh on floor, 10th on beam. Level 5 age 9 * Katie Ewaskiw: second overall – first on beam, third on floor, fourth on vault, fifth on bars; * Stephanie Armstrong: third overall – second on vault and beam, third on bars, sixth on floor; and, * Savanna Ma: fifth overall – second on beam, fourth on floor, fifth on vault, seventh on bars; Level 5 age 10 * Alexandra Sagat: sixth overall – third on bars, fourth on beam, fifth on vault, sixth on floor. Level 5 age 11 * Sarah Harris-Lowe: fifth overall – third on floor, fourth on vault and bars, fifth on beam. Level 5 age 12 * Emma Boire: third overall – first on beam, second on vault, fourth on bars, fifth on floor. Level 5 age 13 * Sarah Dewer: second overall – second on vault, fifth on bars, third on beam, first on floor; * Heather Putos: second overall – second on vault, bars and floor, fifth on beam; * Nicolette Sabino: fourth overall – second on beam, fourth on vault and floor, sixth on bars; * Emma Kikulis: fifth overall – first on vault, third on bars and beam, sixth on floor; and, * Ashley Cammisa: eighth overall – fourth on bars, sixth on floor, seventh on vault and beam; Level 6 age 9/10 * Anna Taverna: second overall – first on vault, second on beam, third on bars and floor; * Tiara McCleary: third overall – first on beam, third on vault, fourth on floor, fifth on bars; and, * Rebecca Brown: fourth overall – first on floor, third on vault, fourth on beam, fifth on bars; Level 7 age 10/11 * Verenna Herrmann: second overall – first on bars, second on floor, third on vault, fourth on beam. * Sydney Marcoux: third overall – second on vault and beam, third on bars, fourth on floor. 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Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Who's on the web? Advertise your company name and your website URL in Oshawa,Whitby & Clarington This Week for only $10 per week (4 insertion minimum) Runs 4 Sunday's: June 1st, June 29th, Aug 3rd, and Aug 31st For further information please contact Vanessa Burghardt at 905-579-4400 ext #2218 vburghardt@durhamregion.com BODY BOOMERS is now looking to hire, receptionist, personal trainers, cleaning staff, member- ship sales. All locations hiring. Apply with resume to any Body Boomers. BUSY IMPORT/WHOLESALER of sporting goods located in Whit- by looking for a Shipper/Receiver. Responsibilities include: packing and shipping orders, loading and unloading trucks, general mainte- nance etc. Must be reliable self- starter who can work with minimal direction. Must have valid Cana- dian Firearms License (PAL). Company offers benefit package, pay $10-$15/hour based on expe- rience. Send resume to: Stoeger Canada, 1801 Wentworth St., Unit 1, Whitby, ON L1N 8R6 or email to: info@stoegercanada.ca CAW CHILD Care Services seek- ing on-call ECE staff, available to work shift hours. Must have ECE Diploma. $20.69 per hour. Please fax resume to (905)438-1777. 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 FULL-TIME RESP PROVIDER and part-time telemarketer/office duties opportunity for highly moti- vated, well-organized individual. Multicultural welcome. Please call (905)728-4433. COMPANY IN PICKERING needs 4 Promotional Product Ac- count Managers. Fun Job, re- laxed environment, salary, com- mission, bonuses and room for advancement. Direct sales expe- rience an asset! Will train. Call Henri 905-837-7878 or fax re- sume to 905-837-7870. FULL-TIME GRILL COOK required for fast-paced Oshawa cafeteria. Full-time/part-time, grill experience. Weekday shifts: 10:30am-6:30pm and Saturday day shift. Phone 905-440-7645. Fax 905-440-7660. Email: susan_somerscales@aramark.ca 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 JANITORIAL COMPANY looking for experience floor cleaners. Part time early mornings, 7 days a week. Please contact Charles (905)820-9400 or cell (416)899- 0856. E-mail: ccosta.environmen- tal@bellnet.ca. STUDENTS NEEDED for sum- mer employment to deliver free energy program kits for Enviro-Tek Solutions sponsored by Embridge Gas. Email: enviro-tek_solutions@rogers.com or call Russ 416-678-6989 MAGICUTS REQUIRES a li- censed Manager for Pickering and a full time/part time stylists for Oshawa. Base salary/commis- sion, wkly mgmt bonus, profit sharing, free upgrading classes, contests/prizes, benefits, hiring bonus up to $300. Career path. Join a winning team. Call Sabrina (905)723-7323 MAID SERVICE Requires reliable cleaners for residential, daytime only, part-time positions to start immed. Exp. preferred. Own transportation required. (905)686-9160. MAINTENANCE WORK - One day a week on weekends. Me- chanically inclined to maintain in- serting equipment. Call Oshawa This Week 905-579-4401 Ext. 2298 Kirk Bailey PAINTER NEEDED, Experience preferred but not necessary. Part-time/Full-time. Durham area. Please call Dan at 905-706- 2290.. PHARMACY TECHNICIAN needed, for a pharmacy in Whit- by, experience an asset. Part- time position. Fax resume to 905- 721-2068. REGISTRATION OFFICERS. $20 hr/ avg. Cash Incentives Paid Daily. We Train You! 905-435- 0518 SCHOOLBUS DRIVERS re- quired. Clean drivers abstract. Free training provided. Suits young retirees. Regular part-time hours in Durham Region. Stock Transportation 1-800-889-9491 SECURITY GUARD, mobile pa- trol and concierge. Full and part- time. GTA and Durham area. Wages depends on experience. Fax: 905-420-9957, e-mail kog.valentina@bellnet.ca SEEKING HIGHLY MOTIVATED individuals interested in an oppor- tunity in financial services. One of the fastest growing marketing or- ganizations in the country. For in- terview call Tabre (905)903-0952. SIDING INSTALLER,needs helper. Experienced preferred, but will train. Call (905)442-6295 and leave message. SPORTS MINDED Like team work, music and people? 10 F/T positions immed. Paid Hrly. Call us and Get In The Game!! Emily 905-668-5544. 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 TORONTO'S LARGEST Land- scaping Company pays $100- $500 DAILY for outdoor Summer work. Hiring honest, energetic in- dividuals to fill our many Summer positions. Email gtaspringwork@hotmail.com. WANTED: HOUSEKEEPER 8am-4pm every other Wednes- day. Call Linda (905)426-9823 FIRST CHOICE HAIRCUTTERS. PT/FT Hair Stylists wanted for Busy Hair Salons. Hourly plus commission. Paid holidays. Birth- day off with pay. Benefits. PICK- ERING $10.50/hr Heather 905- 428-1607. BOWMANVILLE, $9.50/hr Barb 905-623-6444. PORT HOPE, $9.25/hr Marilyn 905-885-7133. ARCHITECTURAL MILLWORK Company in Orono seeks full time experienced AutoCad Operator, Mastercam x2 experience is an asset. Please fax resume to : 905-433-1463. To Place an Ad Call (905) 683-0707 or Tor. line (416) 798-7259 Email: classifi eds@durhamregion.com Website: localmarketplace.ca NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, May 21, 2008, PAGE 27 A/Pnewsdurhamregion.com Don’t Forget Our Classified Deadlines: Tues. 2:30 p.m. Wed. paper Thurs. 2:30 p.m. for Fri. paper Fri. 2:30 p.m. for Sun. paper SELL IT NOW CALL AJAX 905-683-0707 RECEPTIONIST/ LEGAL SECRETARY Pickering Law Firm has grown, successful candidate requires: * Excellent Communication, Organizational Skills & Computer Skills * Positive Attitude & Legal Admin./ Secretarial Course an asset Email resume + references to gillianv@vanulaw.com or telefax to (905) 427-5542 Part-time experienced lube person required for Thursday evenings and Saturdays. We are looking for an individual who has worked on lube and oil changes, tires and shop maintenance. If you are dependable and can follow direction please fax or e-mail your resume to: Mike Flanagan Fax: 905-427-5496 E-mail: service@bobmyerschev.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 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 CABINET MAKER wanted full time days, must have experience with jointers, shapers, planners and panel saws. Wage 15 to 19 dollars per hour. E-mail constructionmanagement@live.ca CARPENTER OR CARPEN- TER'S assistant for framing crew. Work in the Pickering area. Up to $26/hour. Based on experience. Call John 416-994-9784. CONSTRUCTION LABORER wanted with excavator and bull- dozer experience, site in Port Perry, wage to be negotiated. Email homebuilders@live.ca CONSTRUCTION WORKER wanted ASAP with residential and commercial experience in East Durham, flooring and trim work experience an asset, must have own transportation to job site, wage 15 to 18 dollars per hour depending on experience Email accounting321@gmail.com HARDWOOD FLOORING IN- STALLER. Suits Finish Carpenter or Hardwood installer. Truck & tools provided. Min 5-6 years ex- perience. Full-time, benefits pack- age. Call Steve 905-922-3634 ROOFERS WANTED:HIRING LABOURERS AND SHINGLERS for roofing crew in the Durham Region. Experience a must. Own vehicle an asset. Call Xtreme Contracting Ltd. (905)576-3057, (905)622-3057 WELDER/FITTER REQUIRED. Bowmanville steel fabricator re- quires experienced welder/fitter immediately. Must be experi- enced in complete fabrication and welding of structural steel, stairs, railings and misc. metals. Please e-mail resume to diane@rcosteel.com or fax to 905-623-0781. MATURE PART TIME OFFICE administrator required for Whitby office. Can become full time. Ex- cellent computer skills required. Must be proficient in Word and Excel. General office duties, must be able to multi task. Minimum 3 years required, benefits available. E-mail resume to: office@jwcontracting.com. WE LIKE ORGANIZATION, en- ergy and a "let's do it today" out- look! Our growing clinic is look- ing for other 'positive, energetic and friendly' people. If this is you, and you are computer literate and reliable (experience and maturity are assets!) looking for an ad- min/inside sales position, we need to talk! This is a full-time, varied hours position in down- town Whitby. Please fax resume to 905-666-5542. sales help & agents LOOKING FOR EXPERIENCED Telemarketers. Wages & Bonus Please call Lyn after 1PM 905- 448-0482 MATURE SALES HELP, part- time. Experience not required. Will train. Apply in-person with resume to Galbraith Jeweler's, 132 Harwood Ave. S, beside Home Hardware. DENTAL ASSISTANT required full time, evening and weekend hours required. Experience preferred for Pickering office. Please fax resume to: (905)683-8494 or email: brockington@polardental.com DENTAL HYGIENIST 2 days per week plus every other Saturday required for Ajax office. Please fax resume to: 905-619-0564 DENTAL RECEPTIONIST,EX- PERIENCED ONLY. Evenings and Saturdays a must. Call 905- 683-1391. FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. Full-time position at Sunnycrest Nursing Home, Whitby. Starting date immediately. Must have CSNM certification with a mini- mum 3 years related manage- ment experience. Please forward resume to: info@sunnycrest.ca LIFE UNDERWRITING Consult- ing Company recruiting for Tele Interviewer positions. Respon- sibilities: to obtain insurance ap- plicant's confidential medical his- tory; flexibility with working hours to accommodate all time zones (some shift work necessary). Re- quired Qualifications: Excellent telephone and interviewing skills; excellent command of English language; extensive knowledge of medical and pharmaceutical terms; excellent knowledge of anatomy and physiology; excel- lent spelling and grammar skills; good computer and keyboarding skills; ability to interview clients and input data onto the computer at same time; extremely well or- ganized and ability to multi task; proven ability to work indepen- dently. Requirements: RN's, RPN's, Nursing Students mini- mum 2nd year, RMT background, Kinesiology background. Send re- sume to: alison.abbott@bwunder- writing.com or mail to VP Opera- tions, BW Underwriting Services Inc., 1020 Brock Street South, Suite 2005, Pickering, Ontario L1W 3H2. MARNWOOD LIFECARE CEN- TRE -Temporary (Maternity Leave) -PROGRAMS MANAG- ER. Please send resume att: Tracy Werheid, 26 Elgin St. Bowmanville, L1C3C8 or Fax: 905-623-4497. MEDICAL SERVICES REPS (3) Responsible for phone communi- cation with physicians across Canada with respect to Retrieval of Medical Records. Medical Of- fice Admin experience an asset. Required: excellent communica- tion, organizational and computer skills. Send resume to: ca- reers@watermarkinsurance.com or mail to VP Operations, Water- mark Insurance Services Inc., 1020 Brock Rd South, Suite 2005, Pickering ON. L1W 3H2. BUSY COURTICE SALON, seek- ing full time/part time hairsytlist. hourly wage plus incentives. Call Gary at (905)438-1479. LOOKING FOR EXPERIENCED management team for dining room. Waiters/Waitresses with experience. Send resume to: theithar@yahoo.ca or to 310 Har- wood Ave., Ajax. 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. * PUBLIC * NOTICE Free list of Durham Region distress sales & foreclosures now available to public. 1-800-596-2052 ID #1042 Free recorded message bus. services/ personals 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 1617 DUFFERIN ST,Whitby, Sunday May 25, 2-4pm. Brick bungalow. Renovated bathrooms, new ceramic floor in kitchen/front hall. Walk-out basement. 1-bed- room basement apartment. $215,000. (416)818-3469. 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. 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. OFFICE SPACE for lease in Ajax, shared accommodations, (Just off of Westney., S), perfect for small business. Call (905)391- 9761 for more details. OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT Avail. immediately. 11 x 20 ft. Lots of Free Parking, heat/hydro included. $600.00 Finley Ave. Ajax 905-428-0956 ext 221 $$MONEY$$ 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 5.4 % 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 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. bus. services/ personals 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&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. 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. 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- 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 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 BEAUTIFUL 2-BDRM APT in Oshawa with new hardwood floors/fridge. Free parking, balcony, close to all amenities. $875 inclusive, first/last, available June 1st. Call 905-924-6075. BOWMANVILLE DOWNTOWN spacious 1-bedroom, $700/mo (includes heat), first/last required, parking included, available June 1st, (905)987-2017. OSHAWA,2-bdrm lower level of duplex, laundry facilities, parking, $800/mo+ heat & hydro. First/last. No pets. Call (905)433-7970. 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 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. 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,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 & 2 bdrm. avail. Located 350 Malaga. June 1 or July 1. $740/mo. & $840/mo. all inclusive. No pets. Please call 905-242-4478 or 905-435-0383. 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 658 Simcoe North at Rossland. 1-bdrm apt in 12-plex. Parking, coin laundry. $775 Available immediately. Jim 905- 436-6031. 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, near Oshawa Centre, 3-bdrm upper floor $1100/mo in- clusive. 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, 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,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. 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 Whites/Sheppard 1- bedroom bsmt, side-entrance, laundry, 1-parking, near all amenities/401. Available immedi- ately/June 1st. $700-inclusive, prefer single, first/last, no pets/smoking. Call Abbas (905)831-3835 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. 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) 1-888-599-0098 ID# 8899 Free recorded message Dan Plowman, Salesperson Remax Rouge River Realty Brokerage (905)668-1800 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 Byron/Dundas, 4-cor- ners. Large, beautiful 2-bedroom on second floor, 1-parking. $975/month everything included. First/last. Available now. No smoking. Pets welcome. 905- 430-2814 WHITBY PLACE 1 & 2 bed. Landscaped grounds. Balconies, laundry & parking. Access to Hwy. 401 & public transit. Near shopping & schools. 900 Dundas St. E. (Dundas St. & Garden St) 905-430-5420 www.realstar.ca WHITBY SOUTH:Spacious 1&2 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. 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. $ !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 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. $695/MONTH $0 DOWN (oac). Why rent when you can own any house from $695/month, zero down up to $2,000 credit. Require family income from $35,000/yr. and good established credit. I'll qualify you on the phone. Why rent; call Bill Roka, Sales Rep Remax Spirit (905)728-1600 or 1- 888-732-1600. wroka@trebnet.com Nobody sells more homes than Remax. 4+ BEDROOMS,2.5 storey house, detached, Ritson/Athol area, 2-bathrooms, garage, fin- ished basement, 4-appliances, C/A. $1,350/month plus. First/last. Avail. July 1st. (289)240-1258. 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. LARGE BRIGHT 3-bedroom basement apartment, parking, laundry, garage, fenced yard, good neighbourhood. $1,000/mo- inclusive. Available June 1st. OPEN HOUSE, May 25, 1:00-3:00p.m. 446 Eulalie Ave. Oshawa. (905)434-5920 OSHAWA TAUNTON/RITSON delightful three bedroom de- tached house, garage, appl., A/C, F/P, fenced yard, avail. July $1350+. 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. Amenities. Available June 1st. $1300/month. 905-686-6684, 416-712-4059. PICKERING, MAJOR OAKS & Greenmount, Huge 4 bedroom main floor, 2 living rooms. 2 car garage. No pets. June 1st. $1499, everything included. 905- 426-6365 or 905-424-4167. 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 WHITBY/GO.Brock/Victoria. spa- cious 5 room house. $1250/mo+. 2-bathrooms, 4 appliances, huge yard. 401, walk to Go, bus at door. Avail June 1st. (416)312- 9533 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, Pickering (Altona/Finch). $1300+. June/July 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 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. RENT TO BUY Whitby Open Houses, Sunday May 25, 2-4pm, 10 Bassett #34, townhouse and 804 Beech St. W, bungalow. 416-402-1006. 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 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. LIVERPOOL/KINGSTON RD. area. Furnished rooms, laundry facilities, internet, WIFI, cable. Sharing with non-smoker, older gentleman with cat. (905)831- 0646 WHITES/TAUNTON:Extra large bachelor apt style room, wet bar, fireplace, 8-bright windows, separate walkout entrance, $750 all inclusive. Paul cell (416)527-3858. 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 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 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 NOTICE OF THE ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS of the: Pickering Harbour Company Limited To be held on: Wednesday June 25th, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. at The Lake House 600 Liverpool Rd. Pickering, ON FOUND: FEMALE gray Tabby cat, Fri. May 2nd evening, Rose- bank/Finch area. (905)839-2140 LOST - LYNDE SHORES -Lake Ontario Whitby Area. Male Tabby Cat, Answers to Tiger, Very Friendly, No Collar, Declawed REWARD call 905-259-2788 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 SWM WANTING to meet single female ages 63-68 for possible serious relationship for dining out, walks, movies, sports and enjoys soft music. Serious replies only. Call 1-800-MyAdBox #56865 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 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 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 BAYWOOD CENTRE Corner of Bayly St & Monarch Ajax (No Frills Plaza) Invites You To Our 13th Annual SIDEWALK & YARD SALE Saturday May 24th, 2008 8 am to 2 pm - Rain Or Shine Over 60 Tables! FREE ENTERTAINMENT:Clowns, Hockey Target Practice with prizes, Face Painters & more... A/P PAGE 28 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, May 21, 2008 newsdurhamregion.com Place your ad at 905-683-0707 INVITATION TO BID Bids for services listed below address to: The Distribution Manager Uxbridge Times-Journal 16 Bascom St., Uxbridge, Ontario L9P 1J3 Will be received until 5p.m. Friday, June 6, 2008. Contract commencing July 1, 2008 or sooner if necessary. Work consists of dropping of papers, flyers, catalogues and other products to specific drop locations in Uxbridge and surrounding area. Delivery to be completed within 3 hours after receiving final product. Information packages available at: 16 Bascom St. Ask for Bid #2 Lowest or any bids not necessarily accepted. 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. NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS IN THE ESTATE OF DERRICK LLOYD WHITE, DECEASED All claims against the Estate of DER- RICK LLOYD WHITE, late of the City of Pickering, in the Province of Ontario, de- ceased, who died on or about the 3rd day of May, 2003, must be filed with the un- dersigned personal representative on or before June 30th, 2008, thereafter the un- dersigned will distribute the assets of said estate having regard only to the claims then filed. Dated at Pickering, Ontario, this 20th day of May, 2008 RICHARD WHITE 12 Thomas Street West Napanee, ON K7R 2G7 1992 Jeep YJ Bright yellow, 6 cyl, 4 L, 5 speed, 33” Micky Thompsons, 5” Super Lift, CD, Rockford Fosgate Amp, Hard and Soft top. Very clean, great condition. $7,400 O.B.O Please call 705.761.2757 REFLEXOLOGY- $35 SPECIAL! Couples/friends sessions and reflexology parties too. Call 905- 571-6540 momentsofmagic.com Members RRCO, Visa/MC/Debit. +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. 2 CEMETERY PLOTS in Mount Lawn Cemetery, Oshawa/Whitby area. Preferred garden setting. Estate sale, information (613)472-2264 2 WHITE DRESSERS & canopy bed $125. Running-type stroller $40. Weight bench press & 2 bars 450lbs. plate weights, free weights 25-40lbs. Call 905-404- 8676. 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. 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. BUY/SELL Stair lifts, porch lifts, hospital beds (electric), scooters, ceiling lifts, patient lifts. SILVER CROSS (905)668-8560 or 1-800- 659-0668 ALL NATURAL BEEF,no chemi- cals, government inspected, cus- tom cut, sides $2.09/lb, halfsides 115lbs, $250. Cattle fed my own alfalfa, cornsilage, barley. 50lbs, lean hamburger, $110. Orono. (905)983-9471. 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 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 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 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. 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. 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 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,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 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 TWO 27"colour TVs, make me an offer. Got to go! 289-688- 5982. 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. 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 1 MALE & 2 FEMALE KITTENS, 12 weeks old, free to a good home. Call (905)839-5493. DACHSHUNDS, MINIATURE, long haired puppies, reds. View at desrokennel.com or call 905- 797-2119. 3 GOLDEN RETRIEVER pup- pies, home raised, vet checked, first shots and dewormed, awe- some temperament, both parents here. Please call 905-352-2753. 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 GOLDENDOODLES,Aussiedoo- dles & Labradoodles, Gorgeous, loving family pets, Come for a play & fall in love. 705-437-2790, www.doodletreasures.com JACK RUSSELL puppies,first shots, ready to go. (905)986- 5217 or (905)424-9411 LAB, ADORABLE pups, yellow, CKC champ bloodlines, tattoos, shots, raised in our rec room, ready May 23. 905-344-7895. 1976 TRIUMPH SPITFIRE. $1000 as is. Stored indoors for the past 18 years. (905)725-1522 1984 NISSAN 300 ZX Turbo 5-spd. 50th anniversary edition. Production #85. Loaded, excel- lent condition $5900. (905)446- 0330 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 2000 TOYOTA Corolla. 4-door, 5-speed, A/C, 147,000kms. Great condition, safety and clean air. $5,995. Call John (905)435-7490. 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. CLASSIC 1989 CADILLAC Se- dan De Ville, Cherry red. Best looking Cadillac in Oshawa. 135,000kms, $10,000 Best Offer, Driven regularly. 905*723-7757 Collectors only. 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. ! 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 $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. 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 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 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. 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 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 Well-Endowed Blonde Green-eyed beauty SHAYNA Discreet & Independent 8a.m -6 p.m. 905-441-1661 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 ERICA Sensual, Blue-Eyed Brunette Escape & relax with me Hours: 8am-7pm 905-242-0498 AAA PICKERING ANGELS ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Relaxing Massage VIP Rooms & Jacuzzi 905 Dillingham Rd. (905)420-0320 pickeringangels.com DREAM SPA GRAND OPENING 371 Old Kingston Rd. Unit #8 (Close to Port Union Rd) Incredible massages 7 days a week (647)436-1630 OSHAWA The Holistic $35 you want Ritson Rd. / Bloor 905-576-3456 RELAX & ENJOY An Aroma/Reflex Massage By Male Attendant 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. 905-427-7989 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 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 ALL PRO PAINTING AND WALLPAPERING Repair & Stucco ceilings Decorative finishes & General repairs 20% off for seniors (905)404-9669 Tor. Line 647-868-9669 TMS PAINTING & DECOR Interior & Exterior European Workmanship Fast, clean, reliable service (905)428-0081 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 Euro Cleaning Services * Houses * Offices * Apartments Experienced, Bonded & Insured Reasonable Prices Excellent Service For Free Estimate Call Elizabeth (416) 884-3658 LAURIE'S House Cleaning SERVICES 21 years in business. I work alone & bring my own cleaners. Excellent references. Covering areas of Durham Region. (905) 995-2248 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, May 21, 2008, PAGE 29 A/Pnewsdurhamregion.com Call (905) 683-0707 TO ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS OR SERVICE IN THIS SECTION PLEASE CALL AJAX 905-683-0707 SELL IT NOW CALL AJAX 905-683-0707 Seek and you shall find online Sunday, May 25 Preview 9:00 A.M. Auction 10:00 (NOTE TIME) Selling @ 10:00 A.M. - A large Collection of over 80 Pieces of Moorcroft Pottery to include Florian Butterfly, Flambe, Anemone, Pomegranate, Large Blue Cornflower, Hibiscus, Columbine, Clematis, Wisteria & Miniatures. Selling the Contents of the Home of William Milne of St. Clements Avenue, Toronto Furniture to include: Large Carved Oak Dining Room Suite, Rawlinson Mahogany Victorian Style Dining Suite, Gilt Display Cabinets, Inlaid Display Cabinet, Victorian Bedroom Furniture, Large Burled Walnut Armoire, Small Tables & Side Chairs, Upholstered Furniture, Oak Roll Top Desk, Large Quarter Cut Oak & Leaded Glass Display Cabinet, Marble Top Wash Stand, Pine Furniture & Oriental Carpets. Numerous Signed Oils & Watercolours, Dinner Services, Royal Doulton Figurines, Carltonware, Sterling Silver Flatware & Serving Pieces, Antique Jewellery, Military Uniforms, Collector's Items & Books. Indoor Yard Sale Sunday @ 9:30 AM For details and photo gallery go to www.waddingtons.ca/brighton Terms: Cash, Visa, MC, Debit, Cheque with I.D. Lunch Counter 101 Applewood Drive, Brighton, ON K0K 1H0 Phone 1-613-475-6223 EXCELLENT AUCTION - owners of a 6,000 sq ft home from Trenton have moved and downsized considerably, no room for a lot of their possessions and will offer them for sale by public auction at WARNER'S AUCTION HALL, 12927 CTY RD 2 west of Colborne SATURDAY, MAY 24th at 10:00AM Includes 3 nice BBQ's 1 Vermont Castings, 1 Weser, 1 big Green Egg, barbeque & smoker combo, plus outside turkey deep fryer, Su- zuki small 4 wheel ATV, Zodiac rubber boat w/Mercury 6HP out- board, patio furniture, mechanics stacking tool chest, selection me- chanical & wood working power & hand tools, table saw, saddle box for tack room, large free standing umbrella, hockey net, 2 gas lawn mowers, from their large rec room: bar stools, excellent portable ping pong table on wheels, air hockey, fooze ball, casino type slot machine, large collection approx 3,000 old hockey cards, Texas hol- dem poker table, large outdoor & indoor planters, large high pow- ered telescope - this is just a partial list from rec room & workshop, household includes: antiques, collectibles and furnishings, excellent walnut Victorian bed with high head board, ornate º cut oak antique rocker, antique side by side w/bevelled mirror, antique Mason Risch upright piano w/claw feet, antique platform barn scales refinished into coffee table, antique desk, antique oak office chair, antique wicker fernery and 2 planters, antique 3 drawer drum table w/brass claw feet, fancy mirrors, antique dressers w/mirrors, excellent elec- tronic treadmill & other good exercise equipment, quantity bedding, linens, quilts, round oak table & chairs, occasional chairs, fancy mir- rors, drop front desk, maple 5 drawer chest, futon, antique hump- back trunk, the list goes on and on. This couple moved from this wonderful country home, their family has all moved away and they only took with them what they needed to their new home. Packed everything else before calling us…there is about 100 boxes all wrapped and packed by them and unseen by us when booking the sale - full of smalls, glass, china, crystal, collectibles, household arti- cles which we will unpack and set out Friday - Sale time 10:00AM Saturday - Viewing from 8:00AM day of sale. Terms: cash, cheque,Visa, M/C, Interac Gary E.Warner - Auctioneer - 905-355-2106 www.warnersauction.com Note: sale will begin outside with outside articles selling first, inside sale to follow. Lunch available. TWILIGHT AUCTION SALE Thursday Evening, May 29TH, 6:00 P.M. Selling the attractive household contents of Stewart and the lateVelma Preston, 3093 Conc. 6, R.R.4 Bowmanville (Conlin Rd. East-just west of Dar- lington/Clarke Boundary-north of Taunton Rd.); Bassett Provinical 10 pc. Walnut Dining Room Suite; Curio Cabinet, 2 pc. Chesterfield Suite; 3 pc. Coffee Suite; Lamps, Occasional Tables and Chairs; Tweed Chesterfield; Pine Coffee Tables; TV, Portable TV; Stereo; 5pc. Bridge Set; Bassett 5 pc. Provincial Bedroom Suite (double); Single Bed; Cedar Chest; Rocker; Pictures; Prints; Paint- ings; Small Loveseat; Entrance Table and Mirror; 2 Fridges; Whirlpool Washer and Dryer; Chest Freezer; Dehumidifier; Microwave; patio and Lawn Furniture; 17 1/2 hp JD 110 Automatic Rid- ing Mulcher Mower (42in. 192 hrs.); 10hp Cub Ca- det 107 Riding Mower; Gas Pwer Mower; Gas Weeder; Garden Tools; Gas BBQ; Horse Cutter; 3 Sets Harness; Sleigh Bells; New Wheel Chair; Alu- minum Ex. Ladder; Hand Tools; Small Compres- sor; Electric Fencer; Cement Jockey; Cement Deer; Planter Urns; Franklin Fireplace; Small Qty Fire- wood; Misc. etc. . Everyting in good condition. Check the date and time TERMS: Cash, Approved Cheques (NO CARDS) AUCTIONEERS Frank & Steve Stapleton, Newtonville 905.786.2244, www.stapletonauctions.com 'estate specialists since 1971' BRUCE KELLETT AUCTIONS Selling furniture, collectable and coins of Johnny Seto At 3 Luverme Crt Bowmanville.Former owner Cornation restaurant.North of #2, Go -> County Road 57 North to Luverme Ct Saturday, May 24th @ 10:30 am • Double bed- sleigh bed • Rosewood Settee • Asonia school clock, 1910 circa • Rosewood game table & chairs • Royal Doulton 15 pc. setting • Wedge wood 12pc. setting. • Collection of old Coins • Elc. caddy • Hamilton Beach Milkshake, 1950's • Hudson Bay Blanket • Sklar peppler, 4-pc bedroom set • Chinese picture • J.A. Heckles, 13-pc knife set • Garden tools • Tools • Leather & Fur Coats BRUCE KELLETT (905) 986-4447 (705) 328-2185 www.theauctionfever.com CORNEIL'S AUCTION BARN Friday, May 23rd at 4:30 p.m. located 3 miles East of Little Britain on Kawartha Lakes Rd. 4., The contents of a Port Perry home plus others, 2pc. flat to wall cupboard, Hoosier cupboard, modern bedroom suite, 9pc dining room set, burled walnut vanity, chesterfield set, round oak pedestal table, qty. of Parkhurst hockey cards, Captain America comic books, wicker chairs, oak dresser and mirrors, teak desk, Mastercraft roll away tool box, washstand, modern pine corner cupboard, Frigidaire apt size freezer, Sportcraft TX 390 motorized treadmill, Labbatts Blue Light fridge, single door coke cooler, tent trailer, JD 5' bush hog, 11' slide in corner box, Also selling May 30 approximately 30 bikes and 1 hockey net for City of Kawartha Lakes Police Dept., Qty. of china, glass, household & collectable items. Don & Greg Corneil Auctioneers 1241 Salem Rd., R.R.#1, Little Britain (705) 786-2183 for more info. or pictures go to: www.corneil.theauctionadvertiser.com AUCTION,THURSDAY, MAY 22ND - 6:30PM large sale must clear hall for extra large Sat sale at WARNER'S AUCTION HALL, 12927 CTY RD 2 west of Colborne. Antiques, collectibles, household furnishings, etc. Note: hall must get cleared for large sale on Saturday. This sale contains antiques, collectables, home furnishings, appliances, etc. large quantity golf balls, golf clubs, good auto washer, good 30" stove, nice sofa & love seat, oak PB rocker, 2 excellent dining room suites, excellent kitch- en table & chairs with matching hutch in hunter green & natural fin- ish, nice recliner chair, fancy coffee table, nice set coffee & end ta- bles, solid oak cupboards can be used as wardrobe or closet stor- age w/shelves, antique dresser w/bevelled mirror, antique walnut china cabinet, modern grandfather's clock, small antique tables, magazine stands, complete bedroom with marble tops, other dress- ers & chests of drawers, double bed, queen bed, solid oak TV stand w/stereo shelves & glass doors, solid oak showcase china cabinet, plus other pcs, large selection smalls, brass pcs, cast pcs, dishes, china, glass, crystal, mirrors, lamps, pictures, frames, books, plus more. Terms: cash, cheque,Visa, M/C, Interac Gary E.Warner - Auctioneer - 905-355-2106 www.warnersauction.com SATURDAY, MAY 24th @ 10:00 a.m. Vanhaven Arena, 722 Davis Dr., Uxbridge L9P 1R2. AUCTION for Living Estate of Alma Cartlidge & Morningview Farm of Uxbridge, Whyte Estate of Pickering & from Claremont, Courtice & Newmarket homes to include Antiques, Furniture, Collectibles, Sports Memorabilia, Large Coin Collection , Art, China, Glass & Silver GARY HILL AUCTIONS Celebrating 25 years in the Auction Business P.O. Box 1030, Uxbridge, ON L9P 1N3 905-852-9538, 416-518-6401 garyhill.theauctionadvertiser.com ESTATE AUCTION Stapleton Auctions, Newtonville Friday, May 23rd, 2008, 5:00 p.m. Selling the contents of a Wilmot Creek, Courtice and Newcastle Estate: Dining Room Suite; Bed- room Furniture, Occasional Chairs, Chesterfield Suite; Occasional Tables; 6dr. Highboy; China, Glass, collectibles and local artifacts, two ant. tops from a local estates. Check Website for Updates Preview after 2:00 p.m.Terms: Cash; App. Cheques; Visa, M/C, Interac Auctioneers Frank & Steve Stapleton, Newtonville 905.786.2244, 1.800.263.9886 www.stapletonauctions.com 'serving auction industry since 1971' WEDNESDAY, MAY 28th: 4:45 pm Auction Sale of Furniture, Antiques and Collectables for a Toronto home, selling at Neil Bacon Auctions Ltd., 1 km west of Utica To Include:Chesterfiled and loveseat, kitchen suite, bedroom suite, tables, chests, prints, lamps, quantity of collectables and glassware plus Pool supply business including gas generator, large gas water pump, redi racking, large quantity of chlorine, cleaning supplies, pool items, plus many other interesting items. Sale Managed and Sold By NEIL BACON AUCTIONS LTD. 905-985-1068 Auction Sale HAYDON AUCTION BARN Saturday May 24 at 4 pm Quality Coins & Currency and Furniture. www.donstephensonauctioneer.com Auctioneer Don Stephenson 905-263-4402 or 705-277-9829 HEINS, HERBERT Herbert Heins (86) died at home on Tuesday May 13, 2008 after living a long, happy and healthy life. His wife of 55 years, Marianne, was at his side. He leaves behind a huge legacy in the form of 6 children and their spouses, 16 grandchildren and 4 1 great-grandchildren. A memorial ser- vice for Herbert will be held at the Ajax Royal Legion Hall, 111 Hunt Street on Monday May 26th at 1:00 p.m. Donations will be accepted at the service to pur- chase memorial trees to be planted along the Ajax Waterfront trail, where Her- bert spent many hours running, cycling and walking. Alternatively, donations may be made on line for the Trans-Canada Trail, in his name, for the Barrie pa- vilion. Arrangements by Aftercare Cremation & Burial Service, 905-430- 1469. CULETTA, Leonard - Passed away peacefully on Saturday May 17, 2008 at Ajax-Pickering Hospital. Leonard beloved father of Bob (Cindy), David (Cindy), Gail (Andre) Tooley, Gloria Tooley & Glen. Brother to Marie Cowling. Fondly remembered by 18 grandchildren. Friends and family may visit at THE SIMPLE ALTERNATIVE FUNERAL CENTRE, 1057 Brock Road, Pickering, 905-686- 5589 on Thursday May 22, 2008 from 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Funeral service in our chapel Friday May 23, 2008 at 1 p.m. Internment Erskine Cemetery, Pickering. In lieu of flowers donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated. A/P PAGE 30 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, May 21, 2008 newsdurhamregion.com AuctionsAuctionsAuctions 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. 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