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Dundee Private Investors Inc. 244 Kingston Rd. E. Ajax, L1Z 1G1 905-427-7000 Richard S. Price Senior Financial Advisor www.richardprice.cawww.richardprice.caRichard S. Price Senior Financial Advisor SEE US ABOUT CATASTROPHE PLANNING FOR YOUR INVESTMENTS WINTER MAINTENANCE PACKAGE www.pickeringhonda.com 575 KINGSTON RD • Oil & filter change • Tire rotation • Coolant check • Brake Inspection 905-831-5400 $$15 0 Val u e F or Onl y $5 9 .9 5$5 9 .9 5$5 9 .9 5 Pressrun 50,400 • 52 pages • Optional 3 week delivery $6/$1 newsstand PICKERING Wednesday, March 11, 2009 NNews ews AAddveverr titisseerrTHE Green means go for eateries IT’S ALL IN THE COLOURED CARDS FOR PICKERING DINERS BY REKA SZEKELY rszekely@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- Diners in Durham can now look for the green go-ahead for health-inspected restaurants. With the launch of the new DineSafe pro- gram, food establishments -- including restau- rants, grocery stores and day cares -- must dis- play a green, yellow or red sign based on their inspection status. Green means all is well, yel- low means the establishment was substantial- ly not in compliance with provincial rules and a red means a closure. On Monday March 2, the first round of inspections under DineSafe resulted in two yellow cards, for the Akashia Japanese and Korean restaurant on Kingston Road West in Ajax and Wie Geht’s Amigo on King Avenue JASON LIEBREGTS / METROLAND AJAX -- Norman Schwehr, kitchen manager at Applebee’s in Ajax, has a list of tasks he completes each day to ensure the restaurant complies with health rules, including checking temperatures. Applebee’s received a green card from health inspectors under the Region’s new DineSafe program. See GREEN page 4 NEWS 2 Saving GM Union members vote on pact with automaker POLITICS 5 Hats in the ring? Local Tory MPPs mull leadership bids FEATURE 7 Packing a punch Reporter set to enter the ring in boxing debut newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • March 11, 20092 AP EMPLOYMENT Trades touted as viable career options ‘There’s so much to learn’: apprentice BY JEFF MITCHELL jmitchell@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- Don’t call Steve Peers a grease monkey. Mr. Peers, 23, is nearing the end of his apprenticeship as an automotive techni- cian, a process that has seen him attend a college classroom and toil in the service department of a dealership where he works on some of the most sophisticated cars on the road. “There’s so much to learn,” Mr. Peers said. He’s amassed hundreds of hours of practi- cal work in the shop, backed up by extensive theory studies in the classroom. “They don’t teach you how to take some- thing apart and put it back together. They teach you how it works.” Mr. Peers is a student at Durham College’s School of Applied Sciences, Apprentice- ship, Skilled Trades and Technology. The program has provided him with the tech- nical training and apprenticeship opportu- nity -- he works in the service department at the Owasco Audi dealership in Whitby -- required for him to pursue his trade. The decision to pursue certification means that in addition to a job, Mr. Peers is embark- ing on a career. “It’s like the next chapter in my life,” said the Oshawa native. Ralph Speelman, general service manager in the automotive division at Owasco, said dealerships such as his are constantly on the lookout for qualified technicians. He said it is in the interest of companies to foster and develop apprentices. “We’re investing in our workforce,” Mr. Speelman said. He said trades are now earning the respect they deserve. Pursuing a career in trades is a viable and potentially profitable option, he said. “The landscape has changed,” Mr. Speel- man said. “The people who went into the auto trade were once viewed as grease mon- keys who couldn’t make it in the academic world. “Now they’re junior engineers to do this. Now a licensed technician can make good money,” he said. “If you’re good at what you do, you’ll never go without work.” In times of economic upheaval such as we’re currently enduring, the value of a skilled workforce is enhanced, said Marj Rempel, executive dean of Durham College’s School of Applied Sciences, Apprenticeship, Skilled Trades and Technology. And as we make our way through and beyond reces- sion, skilled workers will be the resource that drives recovery. Yet projections right now indicate Ontar- io’s workforce is far short of the number of skilled trades workers -- as many as 350,000 -- that will be needed, Ms. Rempel said. “That’s pretty dire,” she said. Durham College’s goal is to prepare its stu- dents for the workplace and the economy of the future, where specialized knowledge and adaptability will be essential qualities for job seekers. “I think we’re going through an econom- ic shift,” Ms. Rempel said. “We’re looking at a plan to ensure we’re graduating what (employers) need. It’s incumbent on us to fill the shortage where it is.” It’s not just young people preparing to embark on careers who are turning to Dur- ham College for training, she noted: More and more, DC is seeing mature workers who have been victimized by the economic downturn returning to school for training. “We spend a great deal of time here focus- ing on the second-career market,” Ms. Rem- pel said. Workers cast off by their industries are turning to trades as a way of making them- selves as recession-proof as possible. One way to do that is to bolster qualifications and experience. “We need to ensure we’re graduating stu- dents who can move into the career they’ve trained for, but also to be adaptable for shifts in the (economy),” Ms. Rempel said. “Job loss is very difficult for people who don’t have options.” For his part, Mr. Peers sees himself at the beginning of a career that ought to provide a lifetime of employment and, perhaps more important, job satisfaction. “It’s rewarding,” he said. “And that’s number one, really.” AJ GROEN/ METROLAND WHITBY -- Instructor Peter Lawson discusses the workings of a 6.5-litre diesel engine with students Dane McConney and Shekera Molsner. McConney and Molsner are second-year students in Durham College’s Auto Service Technology course. RON PIETRONIRO / METROLAND WHITBY -- Steve Peers is an apprentice auto technician at the Owasco Audi dealer- ship on Champlain Avenue. DURHAM -- Despite tough economic times there are opportunities for those pursuing skilled trades as careers. And those opportunities extend far beyond what may be perceived as traditional trades. So says Sandy Smiles, project officer with “Tradeability”, an initiative undertaken by the Durham Region Local Training Board to promote skilled trades in the region. “Most people, when they think of trades, the things that come to mind are electricians and plumbers,” Ms. Smiles said. “We don’t have enough people looking at trades outside of that.” The board publishes a guide to skilled trades, entitled Think Outside the Cubicle, that describes dozens of trades including requirements for employment and potential wage levels. While industrial trades are sagging, there are opportunities elsewhere, Ms. Smiles said. A few examples: • Construction tradespeople will continue to be sought, especially as government and agencies such as Ontario Power Generation undertake massive infrastructure projects. • The service industry -- everything from chefs to hairstylists to arborists -- continues to show potential. • Motive power, including auto techni- cians and related skills, will continue to be in demand. Seeking a career in trades means an upfront commitment of years of training and apprenticeship, and new workers will start at the lower end of the wage scale, but that commitment can pay off in the form of a via- ble and prosperous career, Ms. Smiles said. “Skilled trades are not lowly jobs,” she said. Workers encouraged to ‘think outside the cubicle’ newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • March 11, 20093 AP An error in the March 4 edition of this newspaper resulted in incorrect information being published. The newspaper uses 40 per cent recycled stock. We regret the error. 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The plane carrying the body of the fallen soldier will now arrive at CFB Trenton at 2 p.m. Thursday. After a ceremony, the repatriation cavalcade will begin its trip along the Highway of Heroes and is expected to pass through Durham Region at about 3:45 p.m. Trooper Diab, 22, is the 112th Canadian solider to die in Afghanistan. The 22-year-old Mississauga resident was killed by a roadside bomb on Sunday, less than a month before he was scheduled to return home. AFGHANISTAN Repatriation for soldier rescheduled until Thursday BY MELISSA MANCINI mmancini@durhamregion.com OSHAWA -- It was back to the ballot box for the Cana- dian Auto Workers (CAW) on Tuesday. “Brothers and sisters, this is not a day for celebra- tion,” CAW Local 222 president Chris Buckley said to his membership as the union presented the new agree- ment with General Motors prior to the vote at the GM Centre. It was “extremely painful” sitting down with GM and hammering out the new contract but it was the right thing to do, Mr. Buckley said. The agreement was reached on the weekend. Con- cessions in the new contract include the removal of a holiday bonus, wage and benefits freezes and a week less of paid holidays. Whitby- Oshawa MP Jim Flaherty said it’s good that the process is moving along. “Obviously it’s progress and all progress is welcome. This is a very complex, difficult issue.” Throughout the ratification meeting CAW union lead- ers mentioned the need for the government to address trade strategies they said are unfair. But Mr. Flaherty said talking about trade policies is not the priority right now. “That’s not on the front burner of the stove,” he said. “We’ve got a situation here where General Motors could fail, Chrysler could fail and Ford could fail. And they could go bankrupt and they could go out of busi- ness.” CAW leadership representing GM production and skilled trades workers in Canada unanimously endorsed the CAW-GM tentative restructuring agree- ment at a meeting in Toronto Monday. On Tuesday, Oshawa GM workers were urged to vote for the agree- ment by their union leadership. CAW members vote on new agreement East in Newcastle. Ken Gorman, director of environmen- tal health for Durham, said the Ajax res- taurant received a yellow because of the level of cleanliness of food contact sur- faces, food storage issues which could result in possible contamination and temperature abuse. The Newcastle res- taurant’s citations included food not being stored at the proper temperature, lack of paper towels and soap at the food and hand sink areas and sanitation problems with the floor, walls and equip- ment. Both restaurants have been re-inspect- ed and received green cards. Doris Paxis, manager at Wie Geht’s Amigo, said she got her green sign Thurs- day. “I had electrical work done, because of that I had a yellow sticker, but clearly I have a green now,” she said. Ms. Paxis said she didn’t get comments about the yellow from customers and doesn’t think it will affect them coming into the restaurant. Overall she said she thought the new DineSafe program was fine. The owner of Akashia, who did not pro- vide his name, spoke through a friend translating to English. The restaurant indicated they thought the problem was that they had been using cleaned soy sauce buckets to store items like flour and sugar. The restaurant received a green card within 24 hours of the initial inspection. “Now is everything fixed, only one day yellow, so it’s not a big deal,” said the friend. Overall on March 2, 30 other establish- ments got green cards. The next day, 35 put green signs in their windows, includ- ing Akashia, and there were no yellows. Among those getting the green go- ahead was Applebee’s in Ajax on Kings- ton Road. Kitchen manager Norman Schwehr said it wasn’t any different from previous inspections, though some cus- tomers have asked what the green card means. “I think people who go to restaurants want to know what’s going on in the res- taurant where they’re eating,” he said. “If there’s a green card in the window, per- sonally, I’d be very happy to go into that place.” The Halibut House on Victoria Street East in Whitby also drew a green card on Monday. Supervisor Julie Chea said the store gets inspected every five or six months. She suspected there would be an inspection in late March, but was a little surprised to get the visit on Mon- day. “When they come, I don’t feel nervous because the store is always clean,” she said. Mr. Gorman expects about 80 per cent of establishments to earn a green this year and said things are going well with the new program. “Some people are very excited ... one got their green sign and they were cheer- ing and clapping.” newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • March 11, 20094 AP Wayne Arthurs, MPP Pickering-Scarborough East www.arthurs.ca Together we can overcome the challenges, seize the opportunities and build a future that is essential to our prosperity. • Unveiled plan to reduce child poverty by 25% over 5 years. • Supporting our auto industry and strengthening our economy. • Investing in schools and training, in building roads, rail, bridges and highways. • Investing in research and innovation. • Investing in manufacturing jobs through Advanced Manufacturing Investment Strategy. • Investing in clean energy and protecting our natural environment. • Improving our health care system, justice system, and our education system. 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Norman Schwehr, Applebee’s Ajax “HEALTH Green is golden for Durham restaurateurs Job open after Tory steps down following byelection loss BY KEITH GILLIGAN kgilligan@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- Three Progressive Conser- vative MPPs in Durham Region are kick- ing the tires about a possible run for the party’s leadership. “I am. I’m giving it serious consider- ation,” Whitby-Oshawa MPP Christine Elliott said. Both Durham MPP John O’Toole and Oshawa MPP Jerry Ouellette are also mulling over a run. The job came open after leader John Tory resigned following a byelection loss in the Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes- Brock riding last week. “I’ve been asked if I’m interested and I’ve met with people,” Mr. O’Toole said. “I’ll listen to voices for the next couple of weeks. Next week is a constituency week (the provincial legislature doesn’t meet), so I’ll be out and about all week,” he said, adding he’ll speak to residents about what’s important to them. “I’ve been approached by a large number of provincial organizations,” Mr. Ouellette said. “It will take a lot of funds.” The “provincial organizations and associations” come from “different parts of the province and from different sec- tors,” he said. Ms. Elliott also said she’s been approached by people about a run. “I have, since the events of last week happened, I’ve had a number of people across the province ask if I’m consider- ing it,” Ms. Elliott said. “I’m calling around for advice and opinions. I’ll think about it. I’ll make my decision in the not-too-distant future, in the next couple of weeks,” Ms. Elliott added. “I’m thinking it over. It has to be via- ble, both personally and financially.” A leadership race would cost some- where in the range of $1 million to $2 million, she said. “It’s a lot of money in an economy like this.” Having helped her husband Jim Fla- herty, the federal finance minister, in his two runs for the provincial leader- ship, Ms. Elliott said that experience will help in “understanding what a leader- ship race is all about.” Mr. Flaherty last week ruled out a run for the job. “I’m very interested in looking at who- ever will go for the leadership. Everyone is keeping their eyes on the future of the party, seeing whose names have come forward,” Mr. O’Toole said. “It’s a tight time- line and you won’t be able to sell a lot of memberships,” Mr. Ouellette said, add- ing a short leader- ship aids candidates who don’t have to go outside the party to drum up support. The party’s executive is expect- ed to make an announcement by March 22 on the tim- ing of the race, including the convention date. 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Hearing Experts You Can Trust Canada Hearing Centre POLITICS Local Tories considering leadership run CHRISTINE ELLIOTT JOHN O’TOOLE JERRY OUELLETTE WE THINK... email responses to newsroom@durhamregion.com & A Metroland Media Group Ltd. Publication Tim Whittaker - Publisher Joanne Burghardt - Editor-in-Chief Mike Johnston - Managing Editor Duncan Fletcher - Director of Advertising Eddie Kolodziejcak - Classifi ed Advertising Manager Abe Fakhourie - Distribution Manager Lillian Hook - Offi ce Manager Janice O’Neil, Cheryl Haines - Composing Managers News/Sales 905-683-5110 Fax 905-683-7363 Classifi eds 905-683-0707 Distribution 905-683-5117 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax ON L1S 2H5. Publications Mail Sales Agreement Number 40052657 Member: Ontario Press Council, OCNA, CCNA, SNA. All content copyright Editorial Opinions WHY NOT BIG 3? Contests should go local for auto prizes To the editor: Please be advised that we can’t help but notice that a lot of lotteries or contests offer imported cars as prizes. For example, the Princess Margaret Hospi- tal has 10 luxury homes up for grabs -- with a BMW in the driveway of each. Tim Hortons is offering Toyotas as prizes in some contest. Then our own Ontario Lottery Corporation has imported cars to be won. With all the hype and money being shelled out to aid our suffering automakers, why aren’t Lincolns and Caddies up to be won? I came from England when I was six; since then I have worked for Canadian-owned companies and driven American-built cars and trucks. The only exception was a British- built MGB that I drove for one summer. If this keeps up, the automotive industry in Canada and America will go the same way as England’s auto industry. Even Rolls Royce hasn’t been built there for a number of years. What is wrong with the people or commit- tees who set these contests up? Martin Inkpen BIG BROTHER New bill requiring energy audit upsets writer To the editor: I am appalled at the proposed Green Ener- gy Bill which gives government inspectors the right to enter your home, steal your toast- er and then fine you $10,000 if for some rea- son it does not meet their standards. The requirement to have an energy audit to sell your home will start at $300 if you can find someone approved to do it and that price will go to where? This bill is out of control and the proposals are ludicrous. Did you notice your water rates went up in Durham and that the excuse is that we used less water so it costs more, even though they told us to conserve? And fees for turning water on and off have been implemented to the tune of $110. It never ends. I do not know how people who have been laid off, people who have no jobs, people who will see no raises, families with single parents, people with a disability on limited income and the elderly on a fixed income or those planning to retire who have been whacked with horrendous losses in the mar- ket, will be able to cope with this never-end- ing cycle of increases. Who will stop the insanity? Is there any one left with the courage to stand up and speak out against this chronic never-ending abuse? David Barber NEEDED STEPS Get an energy audit done To the editor: Re: Simple alternative to an energy audit, Feb. 27 On a $300,000 house, the $150 cost of an energy audit (after the provincial $150 sub- sidy is included) is only 0.05 per cent of the sticker price. Cost is not a factor. The real issue here is that some people don’t want buyers to know what the true energy cost of the home will be. For buyers, on the other hand, the informa- tion will be every bit as important as a home inspection. The irony is that almost every seller will also be a buyer and they will want to know the energy cost of their new home. With energy costs starting to rise again, my advice to homeowners is the same as it always has been: an energy audit is the first step in investing in energy conservation in your home. It’s easy, takes only a few hours and it will give you excellent advice on how to save energy and money. Don’t wait until you sell to get it done! Chris Winter Executive Director The Conservation Council of Ontario Teamwork should help GM weather economic storm Everybody knew the Canadian Auto Workers and General Motors would have to sit down and talk concessions if the auto giant was to have any chance of receiving the $3-billion government loan survival offer. GM has announced it is actually looking for up to double that amount in taxpayer money. But baby steps first. To everyone’s credit, the CAW’s lead- ers and GM negotiators worked round the clock to reach a tentative contract at 5:30 a.m. Sunday. The nuts and bolts of the deal, which is contingent on the feds and the Province advancing the $3 billion to GM, provides a wage freeze through 2012, no cost-of-liv- ing increase to wages or pensions during the contract, elimination of a one-week paid vacation, the cancellation of a spe- cial $1,700 special bonus payment, and the introduction of a new monthly co-pay pre- mium of $30 for active members and retir- ees under 65 and $15 a month for retirees over 65 and surviving spouses. It must also be approved by unionized employees, who voted Tuesday in Oshawa and vote today in Windsor. But that should be a formality, given the difficult times we’re living in. After all, most workers are just happy to have a job given the massive number of layoffs in the industry over the past few years. For GM and the CAW, the bottom line is simple. The union said it will help save GM sev- eral dollars per hour in labour costs. The company, which saluted the agreement, said in a news release the contract “will bring the company’s labour costs to much more competitive levels and help ensure the company’s long-term viability.” The next step is up to the senior levels of government, who can either agree to give GM the money it needs to continue opera- tions in Canada, order the sides back to the table to find more savings, or just say no. It’s important to recognize the level of give and take in this process reached by the union and management. Both sides have come to terms with the fact they can’t afford to posture with the stakes as high as they are. Sales have reached a low not seen since the brutal recession of the early 1980s. General Motors Corporation is suffering multi-billion-dollar losses each quarter and its head office admits bankruptcy is a real possibility unless it gets all the U.S. federal bailout money it is seeking. The co-operation between union and management leadership should be enough to ensure Canadian survival of GM’s oper- ations. The strong Durham workforce which has delivered award-winning quality deserves a lifeline. e-mail letters to newsroom@durhamregion.com / max. 200 words / please include your full first and last name, city of residence & daytime phone number / letters that do not appear in print may be published @ newsdurhamregion.com NEWSDURHAMREGION.COM6 P NEWS ADVERTISER • MARCH 11, 2009 newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • March 11, 20097 AP DURHAM -- If you’re planning to put on a pair of boxing gloves, be prepared to work, says trainer and coach Richard Lewis. Even though boxing is fun, there is com- mitted work that needs to be done, said Mr. Lewis, of Ajax’s Durham Boxing Acade- my. He has been coaching for more than 40 years and began boxing when he was 17. “My first advice to everyone, first figure out if you want to participate as recreation or as a sport,” Mr. Lewis said. Recreation is for fun, but teaches boxing elements as well. “And our recreation train- ing really is designed to help body sculpt.” To box as sport, one must join a boxing club regulated by Boxing Ontario or the Ontario Boxing Association, which are the province’s governing bodies for amateur boxing. Registered gyms are allowed to run sanc- tioned fights and teach competitors proper mechanics. “Amateur boxing really is a safety-first sport,” he said, referring to the amount of safety equipment worn. When you’re fighting for a trophy, it’s just for fun, he said. “When there’s a million dol- lars on the table, it’s a blood sport,” Mr. Lewis added, regarding pro boxing. Although you’re never too old to box, after age 32, a medical examination is required before each fight. There’s also training required before get- ting into the ring for the first time. Three to six months are spent preparing the body for what it will have to do on the other side of the ropes. Competitors learn the aspects of punching, blocking, movement in the ring, tactics, and strategy applications for situ- ations such as short verses tall, and quick against slow, he said. After learning those things, it’s on to spar- ring, which first requires a medical exam. In the ring, fighters are taught delivery, balance and distance. Before fighting, competitors also need to get a membership with a box- ing Ontario governing body. One of the biggest challenges faced is reacting to contact. “My favourite thing is the fear of leather... the moment a glove touches them, it’s dif- ferent,” Mr. Lewis said. Even if it doesn’t hurt, it’s the shock, Mr. Lewis said, but the object of the sport is to make contact with your opponent, usually in the face. There are no shortcuts to boxing success, trainer says Reporter makes boxing debut in sanctioned bout March 15 BY CRYSTAL CRIMI ccrimi@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- “Don’t get killed,” my family doctor said, handing over the medical forms with his signature. With my first sanctioned amateur boxing match just days away, I’m really hoping I won’t. Since making the decision to fight, I’ve been starving, sore all the time, punched in the face repeatedly and beaten up by a 12-year-old boy. At age 27, five-foot-four, and 125 pounds, I’m still not sure why I signed up to fight. At first, I didn’t even know I had. “Is that you?” asked co-worker and box- ing buddy, Kristen Calis, as she looked up at the Durham Boxing Academy white board. We were lacing up our boots to return to work after a noon hour boxing fitness class when she spied Crystal E., 119, under a list of fighters for the Brampton Cup event. “No,” I said, but then got thinking. I had told the gym’s trainer, Richard Lewis, I was thinking about fighting, but that was just a week before. On the other hand, it seemed like too much of a coincidence that my name and last initial (for my married name), were next to the weight class I want- ed to qualify for. Obviously, I haven’t met that weight target, but when I set it, I was thinking I’d have a few months to prepare. When I found out it was my name on the board, the excitement from my co-work- ers was too much to back down from. I was doing this. And we were covering it in the newspaper. What have I got to lose anyway? Just my teeth and my pride right? And some weight. I didn’t end up fighting in Brampton, but I am on the bill for this weekend’s Live Box- ing event at Johnny B’s in Whitby Sunday, March 15 at 2 p.m. Training has been pretty intense. Richard has been working me at lunch and after work three times a week pretty consistently since Jan. 12. That’s the day I got the all-clear from my doctor, which didn’t come for free. It cost $110 to get the tests done, which included an eye exam (which I did with my contacts in), urine, hearing, colour vision, and reflex tests, as well as questions about my medical and family history. Once that was all done, I had to shell out another $50 for a Boxing Ontario member- ship, not to mention my monthly gym fees. It seems weird spending all this money so someone can punch me. But I do like the sport. There’s just something cool about putting on a pair of red boxing gloves. Even as a kid, I remember playing around with a real pair and being taught not to tuck my thumb inside my fist when throwing a punch (you’ll get it broken that way). As a teenager, a friend and I would each wear one of her brother’s boxing gloves and just take it to each other. When I joined the Durham Boxing Acad- emy this summer, I hadn’t intended to fight, just to do it for exercise, but Richard liked my right hand. I still do the noon-hour exercise class, but the one-on-one sessions with Richard after work are much more intense. Through them, he’s had me running stairs, work- ing the speed-bag, learning to boxer skip, blocking, dodging, sparring, and the list continues. It is exhausting, but I hope his saying proves true: train hard, win easy. I just hope I’m training harder than my opponent, who happens to be five years younger than me, heavier, and has won her first and only bout so far. Win or lose, I plan to leave everything in the ring. I just hope I don’t get overwhelmed with nerves and forget all the things Rich- ard’s been teaching me. Wish me luck. Maybe you’ll see me at the show. What have I got to lose anyway? Just my teeth and my pride right? And some weight. The ring’s the thing AJ GROEN / METROLAND AJAX -- Metroland reporter Crystal Crimi sparred with Richard Lewis of the Durham Boxing Academy in preparation for her March 15 debut in Whitby. 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For meeting details call 905.420.2222 or visit our website. Monday, March 30th at 7:00 pm Pickering Civic Complex, Council Chambers Mayor Dave Ryan invites Ward 1 residents to attend this public forum. Discuss concerns or suggestions you may have in regard to some of the opportunities and challenges Speak with Mayor Ryan Ward 1 - Town Hall Meeting DaveDave Notice of an Open House to be held Monday, March 30, 2009 at 7:30 pm Pickering Civic Complex – Main Floor Lobby One The Esplanade, Pickering, ON L1V 6K7 and Notice of a Public Meeting to be held Monday, April 6, 2009 at 7:30 pm Pickering Civic Complex – Council Chambers One The Esplanade, Pickering, ON L1V 6K7 The City of Pickering is seeking comments from the public regarding a proposed sign by-law, which will replace the existing sign by-law, passed in 1987. The draft by-law may be viewed on the City’s website at cityofpickering.com or a copy may be obtained in person at the Pickering Civic Complex, Clerk’s Division, 2nd Floor, between the hours of 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Monday through Friday. The City of Pickering will hold a public open house on Thursday, March 26, 2009 from 7:00 - 9:00 pm at the Pickering Civic Complex, One The Esplanade, Pickering, Ontario to solicit public input regarding the proposed sign by-law. Staff will be available to answer questions and receive comments. Written comments are also welcome. Please direct comments or questions to dbye@cityofpickering.com, or 905.420.4660 ext. 2052 or by mail: Pickering Civic Complex, Attn: Denise Bye One The Esplanade, Pickering ON L1V 6K7 Proposed Sign By-Law Mayor Dave Ryan invites Ward 1 residents to attend this public forum. Discuss concerns or suggestions you may have in regard to some of the opportunities and challenges facing Ward 1 and our community. Wednesday, March 18 10 am - 2 pm March Break Fun! Log sawing, nature activities, outdoor games, and cooking over an open fire. Dress for the weather, and plan to stop in our soup cafe at the end of your trek. A special trail for those with a compass! Pickering Museum VillageARE YOU READY?!? registration begins March 19 for aquatics & March 23 for programs /PX3FHJTUFS0OMJOF at cityofpickering.com, just select the Click to Reg logo. Call 905.420.4621 for Registration InformationCOMING!March 18 Only $50/month Includes Unlimited Access to: group fitness classes,weight room, running track, cardio conditioning rooms, squash & swimming! Plus a 15% discount on personal training! Regular price $75 per month - only 50 available. Ask for details March 13 - 22, 2009 at Pickering Rec Complex Save $450 on our Platinum Membership! It’s a March Membership Break cityofpickering.com/recreation 905.683.6582 for the following Planning Application File Type & Number: Offi cial Plan Amendment - File OPA 09-001/P (City initiated: Duffi n Heights ESP Implementation) Owner/Applicant: City of Pickering Property Location: Duffi n Heights Neighbourhood (see map below) Proposal: To implement the Duffi n Heights Environmental Servicing Plan, proposed changes to the Duffi n Heights Neighbourhood schedules and policies include: 1) widening and reconfi guring the natural heritage system; 2) replacing the Type C arterial road network with a Collector road network; 3) reconfi guring Valley Farm Road (Type C arterial road) north of the Third Concession Road to connect with Brock Road; 4) changing the designation of lands located west of Tillings Road from Low Density Areas to Medium Density Areas; 5) replacing the Prestige Employment designation with the Natural Areas designation for lands north of Taunton Road; 6) recognizing the Pickering Golf Course within the Active Recreational Areas designation; and 7) adding new policies on building heights, monitoring, compensation and cost sharing arrangements. Reports Submitted with the Application: No reports required. Written Information Available: An Information Report relating to the proposed Amendment to the Pickering Offi cial Plan will be available on March 20 or from: • the offi ce of the City Clerk, • the Planning & Development Department, and • on the City website at cityofpickering.com, go to Planning & Development Department, then to Offi cial Plan Review Workplan, then Offi cial Plan Amendment for complete applications and pre-consultation, and, • at the Open House and the Public Information Meeting. • the revised Development Guidelines for the Duffi n Heights Neighbourhood will be available at the Open House on March 30. Last Date for Comment: April 14, 2009 Planning Contact: Grant McGregor, MSc, MCIP, RPP Principal Planner-Policy Tel: 905.420.4660 ext. 2032 Fax: 905.420.7648 Email: gmcgregor@cityofpickering.com Pickering Offi cial Plan Designation: Mixed Corridors, Low Density Areas, Medium Density Areas, Prestige Employment, Natural Areas and Potential Multi-Use Areas Existing Zoning: Not Applicable To receive notice of future meetings on this matter: Write to, the City Clerk, Debi A. Wilcox, at the address above; OR Email: dwilcox@cityofpickering.com Planning Act Requirements: This application has been deemed complete in accordance with the Planning Act. If you wish to reserve the option to appeal a decision of the City of Pickering, you must provide oral comments at the public meeting, or written comments to the City before Council adopts an offi cial plan amendment for this proposal. If you do not make oral submissions at the public meeting or make written submissions to the City of Pickering before the by-law is passed, you are not entitled to appeal the decision of Council to the Ontario Municipal Board. Further, if you do not make oral submissions at a public meeting, or make written submissions to the City of Pickering before the by-law is passed you may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Municipal Board unless, in the opinion of the Board, there are reasonable grounds to do so. Date of this Notice: February 23, 2009 Debi A. Wilcox, CMO,CMM III City Clerk 22.NLDSTAUNTON ROAD HYDRO CORRID O R ENBRIDGEPIPELIN E ST.L&H.DRSGNILLITDERSAN STREET THIRDCON.RD.ROSSLANDRD.VALLEYFARMRD.TOWNOFAJAXBROCKROADH Y D R O TRANS-NOR T H E R N PIPELINE DUFFINHEIGHTSNEIGHBOURHOOD CORRI D O RHYDRO CORRIDOR Stoop & Scoop With the wamer weather fast approaching, the City of Pickering reminds all cat and dog owners to clean up after their pet. By removing and disposing any excrement left by a cat or dog, you are not only helping to keep our city clean but are protecting both people and pets from being exposed to unnecessary disease. It’s the neighbourly thing to do. It’s the law. (City of Pickering Cat and Dog Bylaw 6811/07). Any person who contravenes any provision of the bylaw is guilty of an off ence and, upon conviction, is liable to a fi ne up to $5,000. Contact City of Pickering, Clerks Division Animal Services at 905.683.7575 16 - 20 905.420.4621tcityo fpickering.com "354$".1t&95&/%"$".1 Ages 5 - 12 yrs Pickering Rec Complex Bussing Included ."%4$*&/$& Ages 5 - 12 yrs West Shore Community Centre -"45$)"/$& P newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • March 11, 200910 P Altona Road (Regional Road 27) widening and reconstruction from Kingston Road (Highway 2) to 300 metres north of Strouds Lane The Regional Municipality of Durham is advancing the design for the widening and reconstruction of Altona Road (Regional Road 27), from Kingston Road (Highway 2) to 300 metres north of Strouds Lane, in the City of Pickering. The proposed works include the widening and reconstruction of road pavement to four travel lanes and turn lanes; curb and gutter; watermain replacement; sidewalk (west side); multi-use path (east side); boulevard tree planting; and bridge replacement over the CN Rail tracks. A Public Information Centre (PIC) has been scheduled to provide the residents with an opportunity to review the details of the proposed construction work and to address any questions/inquiries relating to this project. Thursday, March 26 5 to 8 p.m. (drop–in format) Elizabeth B. Phin Public School gymnasium 1500 Rougemount Dr., City of Pickering What to expect in the next few months: There are a number of trees that need to be removed to accommodate the wider roadway, sidewalk and multi-use path. The Region will be planting many boulevard trees to improve the streetscape of the road corridor and compensate for tree loss. Utility relocations are required by Bell (telephone), Veridian (hydro), Rogers (cable TV) and Enbridge (gas). This work has to be completed prior to the start of road construction. The Region intends to begin construction of this project in summer 2009, dependant upon completion of the utility relocation work. The first phase of construction will be the section from Kingston Road to south of Sheppard Avenue. The second phase will be from the Sheppard Avenue intersection to 300 metres north of Strouds Lane. Construction will continue into 2010 due to the extent of work required for the project. Altona Road will be closed to through traffic during construction. The closures will be minimized in size to a smaller section within the construction limits. A full road closure is necessary at the CN Rail bridge, to allow for reconstruction of this structure. Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact the following staff member from the Regional Municipality of Durham Works Department: David Hagner Project Coordinator 905-668-7711 ext. 2236 david.hagner@durham.ca NOTICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE AND PROJECT UPDATE WORKS DEPARTMENT PUBLIC NOTICE The Regional Municipality of Durham Works Department 605 Rossland Rd. E., Whitby ON L1N 6A3 Telephone 905-668-7711 or 1-800-372-1102 www.durham.ca Widening and reconstruction of Altona Road (Regional Road 27) City of Pickering Date: Tuesday March 17, 24, 31 and April 7, 2009 Time: 6:30 pm Place: 1105 Finch Ave. Unit 4, Pickering Call 905-831-4611 to reserve a seat. Seating is limited and will be handled on a fi rst-come, fi rst served basis. This 4 week course is being offered to assist individuals in setting fi nancial and investment goals. This class also will provide a summary of the most common investments used by individuals in reaching their objectives. Classes meet one night a week. During this course, you will learn about: stocks, bonds, mutual funds and GIC’s. FINANCIAL WORKSHOP: The Basics of Investing. www.edwardjones.com Member CIPF SUSAN M LEPP FINANCIAL ADVISOR 1105 FINCH AVE, UNIT #4 PICKERING, ON L1V 1J7 905-831-4611 RON PIETRONIRO / METROLAND ‘E’ is for earth AJAX -- Luciano Tarzia was the ‘E’ in the word EARTH during a press conference at the Ajax Community Centre for the upcoming Earth Hour event. Ajax residents are encouraged to turn their lights off between 8.30 and 9.30 p.m. on March 28 as they join people around the world for the Earth Hour event. newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • March 11, 200911 APLANGUAGE INSTRUCTION FOR NEWCOMERS TO CANADA THEDURHAMCA THO L I C DISTRICT SCHOOLBOARDCOMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL DURHAM CALL ROSE 1-866-550-5462 NIGHT CLASSES AVAILABLE www.durhamLINC.ca HEAR THE CHILDREN SING pickeringtowncentre.com Congratulations to all the choirs who participated in this year’s Choirs Festival. TOP 3 WINNING CHOIRS 1. William Dunbar Public School 2. Glengrove Public School 3. Sir Samuel Steele Public School HONORABLE MENTION Coronation Public School St. Monica Catholic School 14th Annual CHOIRS FESTIVAL CRIME Teen was cut, burned by roommates: Police OSHAWA -- Two teens have been charged in a bizarre case that police are describing as system- atic abuse of a youth in an Oshawa apartment house. It’s alleged that over a two-week period the victim was burned, cut and force-fed drugs, Durham police said. Officers responding to a complaint made arrests in connection with the assaults Thursday. The abuse came to light when a teacher at an Oshawa high school noticed visible marks on the arms, legs and neck of a 16-year-old boy, police said. An investigation led police to a basement apartment where the victim had been staying for about three weeks. The investigation indi- cated the victim had been burned with heated instruments and had also sustained cuts on his back from a meat cleaver, police said. The boy had his hair cut and was forced to take prescrip- tion drugs, police allege. None of the injuries was life-threatening. Detective Rob Moore said the injuries are “consistent with bruising, burns. There’s defi- nite scaring. It’s on his arms, hands, neck and bruising on his body.” Further investigation revealed that another victim, a 15-year-old boy, had been stabbed. Cops arrested one of the victim’s roommates at the house Thursday and later in the day a sec- ond suspect surrendered at the Oshawa police station. Two 16-year-old Oshawa males face charges including assault with a weapon, sexual assault and administering a noxious substance. Their identities are protected under the Youth Crimi- nal Justice Act. The accused had a bail hearing on Monday. The abused youth “wasn’t getting along with his parents,” Det. Moore said. “At the time, he felt better off alone. He had no place to go. He ended up leaving home. His parents didn’t want him at home and he didn’t want to be there.” Since the incident came to light, the youth has returned to live with his parents, Det. Moore said. “The CAS is involved and they’ll be moni- toring it for awhile. He’ll need counselling.” One of the accused rents the apartment, he said, adding the two accused are “students in different programs and schools in Oshawa.” The victim was “vulnerable,” so the accused “picked on him a little bit,” Det. Moore said. Won’t ask Province to put restrictions on corporate contributions BY REKA SZEKELY rszekely@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- Regional councillors are not interested in asking the Province to allow local municipalities to set the same restrictions on campaign financ- ing the City of Toronto can. Last week, Ajax Councillor Colleen Jordan pressed her Regional colleagues to support an Ajax motion asking the Province to amend the Municipal Elec- tions Act to allow municipalities to ban campaign contributions from corpora- tions and unions. Currently, only the City of Toronto has the ability to do so and the issue is under debate in that city. “First of all, trade unions and corpo- rations don’t vote, they don’t have that power,” said Coun. Jordan. “So why should they have the power to influence municipal elections by contributing to campaigns?” She cited Manitoba and Quebec as examples of governments who have banned corporate and union donations at the provincial level. However, regional councillors were not swayed and her motion was lost 16- 9. Voting to pressure the provincial gov- ernment were Coun. Jordan, Picker- ing’s Bonnie Littley, Whitby Council- lor Don Mitchell, Ajax Mayor Steve Par- ish, Uxbridge Mayor Bob Shepherd and Councillor Howie Herrema, Oshawa Councillors John Henry and John Neal and Brock Mayor Larry O’Connor. Coun. Mitchell pointed out councillors were not being asked to debate wheth- er or not they should accept corporate donations. The motion asked the Prov- ince to give municipalities the option of considering the issue. “It always touches a nerve with every- body, but it’s not about corruption, which is how people react,” he said. He feels money buys access and if the system was being set up now, no one would allow the industry primar- ily affected by land-use decisions to be the largest political contributor to the level of government that makes those decisions. On the other hand, he said he understood why politicians accept developer funding. “Our process is such that it’s really expensive to run a campaign, especially a town-wide campaign as our friends in Oshawa are going to discover,” he said. Pickering Coun. Bill McLean said his municipality had passed a broader bill asking the Province to review the Municipal Elections Act to ensure elec- tion finance rules are fair and transpar- ent. Following the meeting, Coun. McLean said the current system allows for trans- parency because all donations have to be accounted for. He is among those who doesn’t believe developer contributions sway votes. “Seven hundred and fifty dollars is not going to buy my vote or any councillor’s vote,” he said. newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • March 11, 200912 AP * EB Games Ajax/Pick. * Home Depot Ajax/Pick. * Mark’s Work Wearhouse Ajax/Pick. * Millwork Ajax/Pick. * News Advertiser Pick. * Ontario Lottery Corporation Ajax * Port Restaurant Pick. * Real Estate Ajax/Pick. * Rick Buchan Ajax * Rona Ajax/Pick. * Sport Mart Ajax/Pick. * Staples Business Depot Ajax/Pick. * Wheels Ajax/Pick. Wednesday March 11, 2009 Today’s carriers of the week are Mason, Hunter & Julia. They enjoy computer & skiing. They have received a dinner voucher from Subway & McDonald’s. Ajax and Pickering Locations 255 Salem Rd. S. D#1 42 Old Kingston Rd., Ajax 465 Bayly St. W. #5, Ajax Congratulations Mason, Hunter & Julia for being our Carriers of the Week. 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Check out the new additions to our rhythm opening Thursday, March 12th: Shoppers Drug Mart and H&M at noon.formulafordlincoln.com • formulafordlincoln.com • formulafordlincoln.com • formulafordlincoln.com • formulafordlincoln.com • formulafordlincoln.com • formulafordlincoln.com • formulafordlincoln.com FormulaFormulaFordFord LincolnLincoln The ad running in today’s Durham Wheels section should read: CORRECTION NOTICE LINCOLNLINCOLN www.formulafordlincoln.com Ford Savings Hotline 905-839-6666 • V8 • 4.6 L • Air Conditioning • Automatic Transmission • 17” Aluminum Wheels • Sirius Satellite Radio • Much, much more! 2009 F-150 4x42009 F-150 4x4 COMMUNITY OPG plans ‘Madness’ PICKERING -- From puppets to pajamas, Ontario Power Genera- tion has a slew of activities for kids during March break, Pickering Nuclear’s March Break Madness kicks off Monday, March 16 when the programs are all about puppets. At 10 a.m. it’s a show called Tom’s Amazing Cats for new- borns to seven-year-olds. Kids aged seven to 12 can check out the Too Much Garbage show at 1 p.m. Both shows are at the Pickering Informa- tion Centre, 1675 Montgomery Park Rd. Registration is required. On Tuesday, children can swim at the Pickering Recreation Complex from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. It’ll be fun at the farm on Wednes- day at WindReach Farm, with activ- ities like snow shoeing, wagon rides and meeting farm animals. There will be ice skating, weather permit- ting. The fun runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 312 Townline Rd. in Whitby and a $15 donation to WindReach, a charitable organization, would be appreciated. Registration required. On Thursday, it’s Don’t Take Off Your PJs Day. Children can listen to stories at the Pickering Nuclear Information Centre from 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. while dressed in their paja- mas. Registration is required. March 20, families can visit the early settlers from Pickering Muse- um Village during a maple syrup festival at Purple Woods Conser- vation Area from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Purple Woods is on the south- east corner of Simcoe Street and Coates Road at the Oshawa/Scugog boundary. It’s $7 per family with the fee going to the conservation area. For more information: CALL 905-837-7272 VISIT www.opg.com/community newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • March 11, 200914 AP CosmeticsGala fe aturing spe cial guests fr om R E F R E S H M E N T S S E RVED Th a n k y o u g ifts f o r e v e r yone P R I Z E S T O B E W ON! FRIDAY, MARCH 13 3 PM - 9 PM Join us for a night of beauty at our OPEN 8AM TO MIDNIGHT, 7 DAYS A WEEK SALEM & TAUNTON 905-424-7323 1971 Salem Road North, Ajax ALL SUEDE FALL COLLECTION 50% OFF also Have your hair colour consultation and hair cut consultation by LAUREL RICHARDS HAIR and receive a $40 coupon BY MELISSA MANCINI mmancini@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- Durham Regional Police are hiring frontline officers this year but that’s not why they are holding resume-writing workshops. The Durham Regional Police Service’s diversity department is reaching out to the community and offering resume help to those who are new to Canada. “We thought, we have employees in house that can assist people,” Constable Keith Richards said. “This is a service we can offer for free.” Police human resources employee Ann MacIsaac sees a lot of resumes. She and her colleagues in HR receive more than 1,000 unsolicited resumes a year. When Ms. MacIsaac advertised for a position in December she got 140 applications for the job. “We can critique their resumes and give them a good idea of what employers are looking for,” Ms. MacIsaac said . Const. Richards and employees from the police human resources department pres- ent attendees with general resume writ- ing tips and one-on-one sessions for indi- vidual help. There is practical information about what jobs to apply for and how to go about applying for them. “If you think you can do the job, you should apply for it but if you know in your heart of hearts you are not qualified for it, you might be wasting your time,” Const. Richards tells attend- ees. The seminar includes practical advice, like what type of paper to use and what per- sonal information to keep off a resume. The workshops help the police reach out to a new group of people in the region, Const. Richards said. So far Const. Richards and the HR team at DRPS have had two workshops. A third is scheduled for March 28 .Include the title “Resume Coaching” in your subject line. Participants are asked to take two copies of their resumes and a sample cover letter. COMMUNITY Newcomers get free resume advice from unlikely source PICKERING -- With spring just around the corner, it’s time to get Rover on his best behaviour. Pickering Animal Services is hosting prac- tical basic dog obedience classes beginning in April. The training course is developed to help dog owners learn the necessary skills to have a well-trained dog. All basic topics, such as teaching dogs to sit, stay, heel and more, will be covered by knowledgeable instructors in small classes. The five-week session starts Wednesday, April 1 from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Pickering Animal Shelter (15 Reesor Rd., Scarborough). For more information: CALL 905-683-7575 VISIT www.cityofpickering.com/animals Pickering dog obedience classes offered About the event: DATE Saturday, March 28 TIME 10 a.m. ADDRESS 605 Rossland Rd. E., Whitby PHONE 905-579-1520 Ext. 4341 EMAIL CstInfoSys@drps.ca newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • March 11, 200915 AP www.hiresomeonetoday.com FIND OUT HOW Spring, summer lines on display AJAX -- An Ajax event will combine fashion and food in support of The Weekend to End Breast Cancer. Clothing store Consignorita and Xenos Bistro are help- ing Sabrina Forestell, a participant in the weekend, raise $2,000. The Ajax event will include a full-course dinner, a key- note speaker and a fashion show featuring spring and summer designer lines. There is also a chance for participants to win several prizes. The event is Saturday, March 28 at Xenos Bistro, 250 Bayly St. W. at 6 p.m. All proceeds going to The Weekend to End Breast Can- cer. About the event: DATE Saturday, March 28 TIME 6 p.m. ADDRESS Xenos Bistro, 250 Bayly St. West PHONE Judy 905-231-3060; Sabrina 416-566-3243 Ajax fashion show helps fight breast cancer newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • March 11, 200916 AP PORT UNION FISH & CHIPS SEAFOOD RESTAURANT 65 Rylander Blvd. (North of Hwy. 401 & West of Kingston Rd.) ABBEY LANE SHOPPING CENTRE 416.283.3474 FAST TAKE OUT & EAT-IN SERVICE L.L.B.O. 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Break of Dawn is pleased to also include a variety of ethnic dishes such as Butter Chicken, Chicken Korma, Curry and Thai Stir-Frys to its already extensive menu. There are many reasons to return to Break of Dawn, including its extensive all-day menu, its well-seasoned staff and its comfortable, relaxed atmo- sphere. Located at 222 Harwood Av- enue South in the Ajax Plaza, Break of Dawn is just steps from the Ajax Bus Terminal. For take-out orders or en- quiries call (905) 619-8836. Visit their new website at www.breakofdawn.ca. Lots of free parking. More than just breakfast at Break of Dawn DINING OUT ADVERTISING FEATURE In Ajax & Pickering Education ADVERTISING FEATURE Make the most out of your report card chat. Here are some guidelines to ensure that it goes as smoothly as pos- sible, especially if you are in the disap- pointed-parent category. • Sit down together. 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Peo- ple wait in line to get a clipboard so they can fill out the form standing up. The IQT employees handing out and taking in the applications, grading the quizzes and sorting the candidates, work like a well oiled- machine. They take care to make sure no one gets lost in the shuffle. Job-seekers started piling in at 4 p.m. sharp, when the fair started. There are still four hours to go. “And there are two large rooms full of people watching presentations right now,” vice presi- dent of operations John Irvin said. IQT purchased the Durham Contact Centre from Dur- ham College in October. The cen- tre handles customer service for Bell Cana- da. Now the company is increasing staff levels in its Oshawa, Trenton and Trois-Rivières, Quebec offices by 20 per cent. “We are looking for folks who want to grow,” he said. “People who are motivated.” When recent unemployment statistics were released for January 2009, they showed the Oshawa area’s unemployment level was eight per cent, up .2 per cent from just a month ear- lier. But there were job gains compared to Jan- uary 2008 in areas like retail and wholesale trade, which saw an increase of 5,000 jobs, and education which gained 2,800, according to Danielle Zietsma of Statistics Canada. Professional recruiter Marj Taraso said many of the jobs posted right now are coming from specific industries, the most popular being in areas including clerical, retail, finance, con- struction, hospitality, hospital, energy/green related sectors, transportation, logistics, home care and trades. There are jobs out there but the current job crisis has been over-played by the media, Ms. Taraso said. “The mar- ket looks bleak,” she said. “But it’s cyclical. Through- out history we’ve seen economic hard times before.” Another growing area of employment right now is temporary contract work, according to staffing services company Robert Half Inter- national. Areas where contracts should be plentiful are web development, accountants, help desk support professionals and programmer ana- lysts, the company said. “In an uncertain economic environment, it is essential for companies to maintain produc- tivity levels, often with less staff and heavier work loads,” president of Robert Half’s Cana- dian Operations Kathryn Bolt said in a release. “While it may be difficult for businesses to predict their long-term staffing needs, project and temporary professionals can offer a cost- effective staffing solution in the interim.” Unemployment rate in the Oshawa Census Metropolitan area January 2009 -- 8 per cent December 2008 -- 7.8 per cent January 2008 -- 5.6 per cent -- From Statistics Canada (Note: The Oshawa Census Metropolitan area includes Whitby and Clarington) The next set of unemployment numbers are slated to come out March 13. Collecting Employment Insurance in Oshawa Despite a higher unemployment rate, the number of people receiving E.I. benefits remains relatively unchanged. December 2007 -- 6,860 Recipients December 2008 -- 6,990 Recipients Change: 1.9 per cent -- From Statistics Canada (Note: The Oshawa Census Metropolitan area includes Whitby and Clarington) JASON LIEBREGTS/ METROLAND DURHAM -- Durham Regional Police Constable Keith Richards speaks with interested stu- dents, Scott Russell, left, and Steven Momryk while at a Durham College job fair. EMPLOYMENT Who’s hiring in Durham? More Ontarians looking to buy a home in 2009 ONTARIO -- Ontarians aren’t shying away from buying a home despite the current economy, according to a recent survey. Home-buying intentions in Ontario have increased com- pared to 2008, according to a survey by Royal Bank of Canada (RBC). They are now just below 2007 levels. The poll found 30 per cent of Ontarians said they were likely to purchase a home within the next two years, up from 21 per cent in 2008. The survey was conducted by Ipsos Reid for RBC and polled 2,026 Canadians online. The survey also found: 84 % of Ontario respondents said buying a home is a good or very good investment. 34 % among those who plan to pur- chase this year or next, cited the need for a bigger home. 32 % said they will buy because house prices are attractive. Note: “With mortgage rates and hous- ing prices looking more favour- able than they did last year, many Ontarians are saying now is the time to buy,” RBC vice- president for Mortgages in the GTA Doug Crowe said. “Our sur- vey also showed that an over- whelming majority of Ontarians still feel confident that buying a home is a smart, worthwhile investment.” TRENDset “We are looking for folks who want to grow. People who are motivated. John Irvin “Melissa Mancini Business Reporter mmancini@durhamregion.com newsdurhamregion.comBusiness Brad Kelly Sports Editor bkelly@durhamregion.com newsdurhamregion.comSports St. Mary defeats Austin to win Durham Region crown BY SHAWN CAYLEY scayley@durhamregion.com WHITBY -- Pickering’s St. Mary Monarchs have punched their ticket to North Bay. A 5-4 overtime win against the Austin Wild- cats in Game 2 of the LOSSA senior boys’ hock- ey final at Whitby’s McKinney Centre did the trick, allowing the Monarchs to stake claim to the Durham Region title with a 2-0 series win. Mike Dion, coach of the No. 1 ranked Mon- archs, said his team will enjoy their LOSSA tri- umph, but the gears have already been shifted towards the task that lies ahead. “Yeah, we do feel good but we’re not going to dwell on it too much,” he said moments after Jake Kelly scored the game winning goal early in overtime on the power play. “Our goal is OFSAA and there are some things to work on. We saw some cracks in the armour, so there are some things we’ve got to work on.” While Dion was quick to note his team’s strong start in Game 2, one that accounted for a 3-0 first period lead on a pair of goals from Corrado Gianfriddo and one from captain Scott Reilly, it was just the opposite in the sec- ond period when they were caught running around a little and spent plenty of time in the penalty box, allowing Austin to climb back to tie it at 3-3. Jordan Bean would restore the St. Mary lead before Austin notched another to force over- time. Three of the four Wildcats’ goals came in a similar manner -- taking advantage of puck possession down low -- said Dion, who would like to see his forwards do a better job of help- ing out the defence in those situations. “Support down low in our end,” he said, when asked what needs to be worked on before the March 25 tournament opener. “(Austin) really crowded our net and we needed a forward to drop down and recognize that. We didn’t have that and they scored three identical goals.” Aside from some tactical work, Dion said the Monarchs won’t change much in their prepa- ration for their OFSAA trip. “They are going to put the pressure on them- selves,” he said of the players. “They want this real bad. They don’t need to hear too much from me.” After an 11-1-0 regular season, St. Mary swept Anderson in the first round of the LOSSA playoffs 2-0 and did the same to East- dale in the second round before meeting up with Austin.newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • March 11, 200918 P LOSSA HOCKEY PLAYOFFS Monarchs off to OFSAA RON PIETRONIRO / METROLAND WHITBY -- Corrado Gianfriddo, from the St. Mary Monarchs, tucks the puck past Austin Wildcats goalie Kurtis McMullen less than a minute into the game. St. Mary beat Austin in overtime to take the LOSSA Senior Boys hockey title and move on to the OFSSA finals in North Bay. SWIMMING Podium finishes for Langlois Pickering swimmer shines at CIS championships while competing for University of Calgary VANCOUVER, BC -- The Canadian Inter- university Sport (CIS) Swimming cham- pionships held at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, B.C., saw the fast- est times in history with 25 CIS champion- ship records and 15 Canadian short course swimming records set. Pickering’s Daniel Langlois posted four personal bests in the 50m, 100m, 200m Backstroke and 200m Freestyle events. He captured two individual silver medal podi- um finishes in the 50m and 100m Back- stroke events and a silver medal in the team 4 X 100m medley relay. Langlois has had an impressive list of achievements with University of Calgary Swim Club varsity and club teams, includ- ing: top-24 Alberta swimmers FINA points; Swim Canada Top 10 in 50m, 100m and 200m Backstroke Men’s Events; CIS All Canadian Team recognition award for the third year running; men’s CanWest Men’s Championship team 2008, 2009, and CIS Men’s Champions 2008. He competed at Olympic trials in 2008 and swam to a gold medal and national record finish with the men’s 4 x 100m medley relay team at the Canadian Summer Long Course Nationals 2009, a team with Olympians Mike Brown, Adam Sioui and Joel Green- shields. This record earned Langlois and the team national recognition and a sport excellence award from the City of Calgary. Langlois, a third-year student in the fac- ulty of Communications and Culture at the University of Calgary, is a graduate of Dun- barton High School in Pickering and an alumni member of the Ajax Aquatic Club. He will compete at the Canadian Short Course Spring Nationals Competition at the University of Toronto beginning today and running through Saturday. CLINIC POPULAR Racquetball comes to Pickering PICKERING -- The Pickering Racquet- ball and Handball Association made its mark with its first clinic. Sue Philips and Bonnie Jones have committed time and resources to assist the Pickering Recreation Centre with the development of new leagues and clinics. They have enlisted Haydn Jones (the club pro) and Gary Hosaki, to assist with les- sons. Several local high schools are partici- pating in beginner’s clinics this month. For more information contact Jones by e-mail at bonnie.bonnie-paul@rogers. com if you are interested in trying out this great sport. All equipment is supplied. TRAMPOLINE Brown moving on to provincials OSHAWA -- Rebecca Brown com- peted in a Provincial Qualifier in Oshawa recently, advancing to the next level. She competed in the Level 6 age 12/13 age category and finished 5th on vault, 5th bars, 10th beam, 3rd floor and 7th overall. She has now qualified for pro- vincial championships. The Pickering Athletic Centre athlete is coached by Andrew Taylor and Debbie Siemon. CURLING Denis O’Connor curlers off to OFSSA AJAX -- The Archbishop Denis O’Connor Ajax boys’ team were winners of the 2009 LOSSA (Lake Ontario Sec- ondary School Athletics) season and championship. They are going to the OFSSA (Ontar- io Federation of School Athletic Asso- ciations) championships being hosted by Grimsby Secondary School and A.N. Myer Secondary School at the St. Cath- arine’s Golf and Country, St. Catherine’s Curling and Grimsby Clubs March 25-28. Team members are skip Sandy Martin, third James McPherson, sec- ond Caleb Kachkowski-Ford and lead is Andrew Neary. Also, the Archbishop Denis O’Connor mixed team was the winner of the LOSSA 2009 mixed championship. This is the school’s fourth LOSSA gold in a row, but there is no OFSSA level event for mixed curling. Again, the skip was Sandy Mar- tin with Ayli Kachkowski-Ford, James McPherson and Laura Smart. Martin, McPherson and Kachkowski- Ford also curl at the Annandale Curling Club. newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • March 11, 200919 P NE032H109 ©2009. Sears Canada Inc. **Pay in 36 equal monthly installments, interest free. On approved credit. Minimum $3000 purchase. Non-qualifying transactions (e.g. transactions that do not meet the minimum dollar threshold for this offer) will accrue interest in the ordinary course, in accordance with the terms and conditions of your Cardholder Agreement and the interest rate set out in your Disclosure Statement. $99 installment billing fee and all applicable taxes and charges are payable at time of purchase. This transaction will post to your account following the completion of installation (“Posting Date”). 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The Panthers kept the pressure on and played their best game of the series with a solid team effort in Game 6 to move on to the final series against Peterborough. Scor- ing for the Panthers in the final game were Jessie Hewitt (2), Luke Napolitano and Brad Bell. Ryan Aboussafy backstopped the Pan- thers to victory with a 30-save per- formance. Team defense came through once again. The Panthers took their offensive opportunities and wasted no time in putting up four goals before Ajax could coun- ter. It was a total team effort from all players, including Hartely Russell, Luke Napolitano, Jameson Cham- pion, Jesse Hewitt, Brandon Whit- more, Joshua Kotsopoulos, Adam Bradley, Joshua Perez-Salvador, Kyle Brewing, Drew Halsall, Drake Montgomery, Scott Rudderham, Stuart McNamara, Bradley Bell and Drew Attwood. The team is backstopped by the goaltending tandem of Ryan Aboussafy and Sean Turnbull who both played solid, and at times spectacular. 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Call 905-242-4478 or 905-435-0383. 1&2-BEDROOM available immediately. Central Oshawa, couple preferred, fridge/stove, hardwood, car- pet, fresh paint, laundry. Near shopping, bus. No dogs. Reasonable. Call (905)725-2642, after 5pm. 1-BEDROOM apartment, 338 Malaga Rd, Oshawa. Parking, laundry on site, ap- pliances included. $750/ month, all inclusive. Available June 1st. (905)856- 3295. 1-BEDROOM basement apartment, Available April/May lst-may move earli- er., Westney/Hwy 2, $850 per mo. with washer and dry- er, all inclusive. lst/last, no pets/smoking. (416)457-1351 cell. 1-BEDROOM basement apartment, partly furnished, separate entrance, parking, non smoker, no dogs, fi rst/last, $700/month, all in- clusive. (905)725-5578 Apartments & Flats for RentA 1-BEDROOM, in clean, quiet 20-plex, appliances, parking, utilities included. $785/month, ($195/week). deposit negotiable. Available March 11th or later (Sim- coe/Mill). Call 905-922-5927. 1011 SIMCOE ST. N., Oshawa. Large 3-bedroom townhome suites with full basements, available for rent. Private fenced yards with mature trees. Near all amenities. $925/month+ utilities. Call (905)579-7649 for appointment. 110 PARK ROAD North. Enjoyable Senior Living. 2 Bedroom Suites. Starting at $960. Elegant seniors resi- dence. Controlled apartment heating. Near Laundry fa- cilities on every fl oor. Eleva- tor access to your unit. Bus stop located in front of build- ing. Close to Oshawa Centre & downtown. 905-431-8532. www.skylineonline.ca 1140 MARY ST. NORTH, Oshawa. Bachelor, 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Apts. From $660 to $975. Near public schools. Near Durham College. Near amenities. Elevator. Security entrance. 905-431-7752 www.skylineonline.ca 2 BASEMENT STUDIO APTS. Separate entrances, downtown Oshawa in 4-plex, utilities included. Cable/phone extra. Apt #1 $480/month, Apt #2 $550/month. First/last re- quired. April 1st. (905)260- 2007 2 BEDROOM NORTH OSHAWA bright quiet apart- ment, Simcoe North at Rus- sett. New appliances, hard- wood fl oors, well-maintained 12-plex, newly renovated, near bus/shopping. cable/heat/ water/parking in- cluded. Laundry, No dogs. available. 905-576-2982, 905-626-6619 2-BEDROOM APT, $825 all inclusive. No dogs. Oshawa, Bloor St. E area. Working adults preferred. Call Matt 289-240-4447 2-BEDROOM CONDO in Low Rise building in Whitby, 1.5 baths, quiet, clean. min- utes to all amenities. $1000+ utilties. Avialable May/09. Call (416)880-5254 3 BEDROOM apartment, $1150 inclusive. Downtown Oshawa. Second and 3rd fl oor of duplex. Clean, spa- cious and lots of windows. Near all amenities. Available immediately. (905)213-7211 33 RICHMOND ST. Central Oshawa. 1, 2 bdrm & 2 bdrm+den. From $750 - $950 inclusive. Near mall, amenities, schools & parks. Elevator & underground parking. Non smoking units available. Ideal for seniors and families. 905-431-8766 www.skylineonline.ca 50 ADELAIDE ST. 290 & 300 Mary St. Adult Lifestyle Buildings. Bachelor, 1 & 2 Bedrooms. From $825, $1125, $1325 to $1575. Ele- vator access. Within walk- ing distance to downtown. Bus stop located in front of building. Located near the Oshawa Hospital. 905- 431-4205 www.skylineonline.ca A 1-BDRM APT OSHAWA, main fl oor of home, a/c, new- ly decorated, bus stop at door, close to all convenienc- es, $765/mo, all utilities in- cluded, fi rst/last, no pets, Available immediately. (905)725-9731. AJAX-2 BDRM bright open concept bsmt apt, laminate hardwood, new carpet & paint, shared laundry, park- ing, priv entr, $875 inclusive Avail May 1st 647-896-3674 Apartments & Flats for RentA Condominium Suites in Oshawa 2 & 3 Bdrm's Free Utilities, Parking. Senior's, Retiree's & GM Discounts 905-728-4993 ADULT OCCUPIED smaller building, Oshawa Centre, quiet, clean. Two 2 bedroom apts $850 & $785, large liv- ingrooms, large kitchens. fridge, stove, laundry, park- ing, heat. (905)723-0393 AJAX, PICKERING Beach Rd/Emperor. 2-bdrm bsmt apt. Sep entrance, 2-parking, patio, shared laundry. On bus route. $750/month. Avail. immediately. No smok- ing. Call James. (905)683- 6909 AJAX, RAVENCROFT/DAN- IELS CRST. 1-bdrm base- ment apartment, separate entrance, parking, laundry. no pets/smoking. Available immediately. $700mth. inclu- sive. Call Waseem 905-619- 3448 or (Cell) 905-441-1105. AJAX, SALEM/HWY#2 2-bedroom basement walk- out, very clean, separate en- trance, laundry, close to shopping. $900 inclusive, no smoking/pets. (905)619- 1721 AJAX, WESTNEY/401. Clean 1-BDRM basement apt in house. $700/mo inclu- sive. ALSO room avail. in house, $450/mo inclusive. No pets/smoking. Avail. im- mediately. (905)426-4680 AJAX- OXFORD Towers. Spacious apartments, quiet bldg, near shopping, GO. Pool. 3-bedroom $1139/mo. Plus parking. Available Im- mediately & March 1st. 905- 683-8571. ALEXANDRA PARK, OSHAWA Large 1 "Old charm building." Totally reno- vated, new kitchen/bath, hardwood fl oors. In-house laundry, intercom. Parkview. Near Hospital. No pets. (905)743-9383 BOWMANVILLE, BRIGHT, clean, 2-bedroom basement apartment. Separate en- trance, $900/month includes fridge, stove, heat, hydro, water, 1-parking, laundry. No pets/smoking. First/last. References. Available April 1st. (905)623-9930. BRIGHT, CLEAN one bed- room basement apartment, Ajax. Desirable location. Many upgrades. $735/month inclusive with wireless inter- net. Call Joe/Karyn. 905 683- 4378. No smoking. No pets. BRIGHT, SUNNY 1 bedroom basement. Clean, quiet home. Separate entrance. Laundry. Parking. Cable. TTC. $680 inclusive. Elles- mere/ Markham. 416-697- 8129, 416-431-7968 COURTICE, clean & bright 1-bedroom apartment in modern subdivision, private entrance, parking, utilities & cable included, 5-min. to 401. Avail. March-25. $750. No smoking/pets. 905-434- 5422. EXECUTIVE apartment, Ajax's Deer Creek golf course, fully furnished, own entrance, marble bath, very quiet. Suits corpora- tions, visiting executives. References, $1,499+utilities. www.electricityfor- um.com/rental.htm 905-426- 9119 or rwh@rogers.com OSHAWA 1 BEDROOM APTS, Simcoe/King. Clean, quiet building, $650/mo. Call 416-577-0403 or 647-293- 0450 Apartments & Flats for RentA LARGE 1BDRM basement apt. in triplex. Olive and Ritson area. Laundry, parking, $650/mnth all in- clusive. First/last, No pets/smoking, avail April 1. Call Brian. 905-213-9788. LARGE 2 Bedroom Apt. Simcoe S. Oshawa with hardwood fl oors, skylight, small deck. Close to 401 & Bus Stop. Stove & Fridge in- cluded. Avail. immediately, call 905-666-4670 LARGE 2-BEDROOM plus offi ce bungalow basement, downtown Bowmanville. Newly renovated, eat-in kitchen, bathroom, huge liv- ingroom/rec-room. Oversize windows, backyard, parking. March 1. $1050, inclusive (905)447-2990; (905)442- 6339. LOFT BACHELOR APART- MENT with 4 piece bath, fridge, stove, central Oshawa. $625 all inclusive available immediately. Call Justin (905)922-5055 LUXURY APARTMENTS. Enjoyable, Upscale Living. 333 Simcoe St N, Oshawa. 2 Bedroom Suites From $1535. Frequent social events held in common room. In suite laundry in every unit. Elevator access to your unit. Bus stop locat- ed in front of building. Locat- ed across the street from the hospital. 905-431-8930 www.skylineonline.ca MARY STREET APTS Bachelors & 1 bedrooms. Utilities included, minutes to downtown, short drive to Whitby Mall. Mary/Garden 905-666-2450 www.real- star.ca NEW 1-BEDROOM apart- ment, Pickering. Prefer sin- gle person. Close to 401/GO/shopping. No smok- ing/pets. $675/month, all in- clusive. Available immediate- ly. (905)621-6995. NORTH OSHAWA, newly renovated 1-bedroom $770 & 2-bedroom $830. Nice units. Includes utilities, fridge, stove, parking. Call 905- 723-9310, 416-902-1174 North Pickering Large 2-bdrm, beautiful estate property with pond and view. $850/mo inclusive. No smoking/pets. (905) 649-1422 lighthousefamily homes@gmail.com OSHAWA Rossland/Waver- ly. One bedroom basement apt, newly decorated, in- ground pool. $700-inclusive. working person preferred. no pets. Avail immediately. (905)571-0287 OSHAWA APTS. Clean quiet security monitored newer bldgs. Bachelor, 1 & 2 bedroom includes utilities, parking, laundry on site, no dogs. 905-260-9085, 905- 260-9075 OSHAWA CENTRAL Park Blvd, 2-bedroom upper half of duplex. Newly renovated. Bus at door. $825/mo.+hy- dro. 2-bedroom, main fl oor. $850/mo+hydro. Available immediately. First/last. No smoking/pets. 905-430-0249. OSHAWA NORTH, Spa- cious units. Adult & Senior lifestyle buildings. Renovat- ed 1, 2 & 3 bdrm apts. Across hospital, near bus stop, wheel chair and se- curity access. Call 905-728- 4966, 1-866-601-3083. www.apartments inontario.com OSHAWA NORTH, Spa- cious units. Renovated bachelor, 1, 2 & 3 bdrm & Penthouse apts. Wheel chair and security access. Call 905-432-6912, 905-723- 1009, 1-866-601-3083, www.apartments inontario.com OSHAWA PARK RD/N OF 401 second fl oor of triplex, private, parking, 1-bdrm, fridge/stove, looking for quiet tenant, fi rst/last $695-inclu- sive. Donna or John 289- 240-4120 Apartments & Flats for RentA OSHAWA, 3-BEDROOM Avail. immediately. 1 parking and utilities included. $940/month. Extra parking available, no pets, close to all amenities. Call Patrick 905-443-0191 OSHAWA, Bright One Bed- room second fl oor apartment in semi-detached home. Separate entrance. No laun- dry. $780 inclusive w/cable and parking. Wilson and Olive. Call (905)986-4889. OSHAWA, LARGE 2-BDRM nice, quiet location. Ade- laide/Wilson area, very bright, large new windows, laundry facilities, 2 car park- ing $800+hydro. Available April 1st. More information (905)576-4229 OSHAWA, Ritson/Wolfe, 2-bdrm including utilities plus 2 bdrm plus utilities. and 1 bachelor + utilities. Parking, fridge/stove included. First/last, available immedi- ately. Call 647-404-1786. OSHAWA, Simcoe/Mary, Beautiful clean upper fl oor 3- bdrms, 2-level apt, sep. en- trance, 2 bathrooms, large, parking, a/c, backyard. Ref- erences required. $1100/mo inclusive. April 1st. (905)903- 2928. OSHAWA, Wilson/Olive area, bright 2-bedroom in 6-plex. Laundry, parking, kitchen. $870/month inclu- sive. First/last/references. No big dogs. Working couple preferred. 905-576-3840, 905-720-1887, 905-429-0539 OSHAWA- 153 SIMCOE St. N. 1-bedroom apt, kitchen, bathroom, large living room, second fl oor. Water, hydro, gas included, $750/month. First/last. Please call (905)723-2288, Available im- mediately. PICKERING BROCK RD. 1 bedroom basement apt, sep- arate entrance, private laun- dry, All inclusive. $775. First/last. no pets/smoking. (905)428-0486 PICKERING LIVERPOOL/ BAYLY. 3 bdrm, main level, freshly painted, parking, appliances, laundry, near GO & amenities. walk to lake. fi rst/last. $1050+ 1/2 utilities. (905)579-7576 PICKERING, EXCLUSIVE 1-bdrm bsmt. Private en- trance, parking, deck. Clean responsible male preferred. Non-smoker. $689/mo. nego- tiable with light maintenance. Avail. April (905)839-3000 leave msg. PICKERING, LIVER- POOL/FINCH, extra large 1- bedroom loft, clean & bright, laundry ensuite, $975/month. Cable, parking included. Also furnished bachelor apt., main fl oor, $550/month. Available April 1st. (905)493-3124, (905)492-1209 REGENCY PLACE APTS ASK ABOUT OUR MOVE-IN SPECIAL! 1 & 2 Bed. Util. incl. Security & pking. Laun- dry, social room & additional storage. Min. to shopping & parks. Access to Hwy. 401 & public transit. 15 Regency Cres. (Mary St. & Hickory St) 905-430-7397 www.real- star.ca RITSON/OLIVE- 2 + 1 bed- room, parking, all utilities in- cluded. Porch, yard, fresh re- no, laundry, available April/May. $995/month. Days-(416)657-2117, Even- ings (905)718-7223. RITSON/OLIVE. Small newly renovated 2 bedroom, in 5 plex, available April 1st., $750 includes all utilities. Parking, laundry, large backyard, last month rent negotiable. (905)436-2802 SIMCOE ST., Oshawa. Beautiful 3-bedroom. 1400sqft, on second fl oor. Walk distance to lake. Fridge and stove, utilities extra. $950/month, available now. (905)725-9991. SOUTH AJAX, 2 year old 3 bedroom townhouse, 5 appli- ances, 2.5 baths, C/A, single car garage, available April 1st. $1350 +. (905)492- 0260. WHITBY immaculate 1 & 2 bedroom central. Available April 1. $799 & $938, appli- ances, heat, water, laundry facilities and parking. 905- 666-1074 or 905-493-3065. Apartments & Flats for RentA STUDIO APT. AJAX large fully furnished, sunny open- concept, full kitchen & bath, parking, pool, bus at door. Suit single worker, no lease. First/last, $750/month. Available April 1st. Call Katie 905-686-6180 TESTA HEIGHTS 1, 2 & 3 bed. w/upgraded fi nishes. Util. incl. Security & parking. Landscaped grounds, pri- vate patios & balconies. 2 Testa Rd., Uxbridge. 905- 852-2534 www.realstar.ca WHITBY Large 1 & 2 bdrm apts. Separate entrance, parking, laundry, a/c. From $800/inclusive. Shows well. No pets/smoking. Referenc- es. Call Bo Gustafsson, Sales Representative, Sutton Group Tower Reality, 416- 783-5000 WHITBY - bachelor apart- ments available immediately, basement units, no smok- ing/pets, bright clean, freshly painted, quiet, close to tran- sit. No calls after 9 p.m. (905)668-3482. WHITBY PLACE 1 & 2 bed. Landscaped grounds. Balco- nies, 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-bedroom starting $750- $800/month. Laundry, fi rst/last, mins to GO. Avail. April-1st. No large dogs. Daytime viewings only Mon- Fri, references. Days (905)666-3338, evenings (905)832-2722. WHITBY, 3-bdrm in triplex, $850/mo plus hydro and gas. Parking and laundry available. 505 Harris St. April 1st. No pets. (905)430- 7567 after 6pm. WHITBY, near Queen's Common. Large bright above-ground 2-bdrm., lami- nate fl ooring, separate en- trance, laundry, full bath, 1-parking, fi rst/last, no smok- ing/pets. $795/mo+ 1/2 utilities. Avail. immediately. 905-430-7311. WHITBY-3 BEDROOM Apartment, Spacious, clean, bright unit with en suite laun- dry, 4-appliances included. Non smokers. No pets. 1-year lease, fi rst/last. $1150 plus utilities ($150). Available May 1st. 905-442- 6415. WHITBY-Large quiet 2-bdrm, new carpet, fresh paint, very clean and parking, near GO /amenities. No smoking /pets. (416)498-4770, (416)577-8963. WILSON/OLIVE, RENO- VATED main fl oor 3-bed- room apt., appliances and utilities included. Basic inter- net & cable. Parking & back- yard w/storage shed. Near amenities. April 1st. $1275/month. 905-809-4512. Condominiums for RentC BOWMANVILLE LUXURY LOWRISE Condos Starting at $1000. All Inclusive 5 ap- pliances, amenities centre and parking also included. Dont delay, call Jennise To- day! 905-697-8261 LUXURY WATERFRONT Condo, Whitby. New 1-bdrm. Fully upgraded, hardwood, 6-appl, large balcony, air/heat, storage, 2-parking, jacuzzi, pool, sauna, fi tness, security, sheltered on lake, access to private beach, walk to Go. $1325/mo inclu- sive. Availability fl exible. 905-242-3381 NEW UNITS IN LUXURY Oshawa condo. Down- town location. Ensuite laundry, gym, sauna, balconies, etc. 1-bed- rooms from $950, 1-bed- room+dens from $1100, 2-bedrooms from $1200. Available immediately. Matthew 416-723-0847. Condominiums for RentC PICKERING, 2-BEDROOM, 2-bath, den, hardwood/ce- ramics, A/C, ensuite laun- dry/storage rm, huge balco- ny, parking, walk to Rec Centre/Library/PTC Mall, no pets/smoking, credit app, $1,380 inclusive. (905)576- 0747. PICKERING, LIVER- POOL/BAYLY, 1200-sq ft., 3-bdrm condo, 2 bathrooms, 2 balconies, clean building, close to schools, GO/shop- ping. $1300/mo inclusive, avail. March 16. No smok- ing/pets. (905)509-6370 Houses for Rent 3-BEDROOM HOUSE, new- ly renovated, large property, Courtice area. Appliances in- cluded. Great for animals, available immediately. $1100/month plus heat/hy- dro. Call (905)434-6128. AVAILABLE immediately- Ajax. Upper level, clean 4- bedrooms, 3-baths, main fl oor laundry, garage, $1350/plus 2/3 utilities. Pre- fer non-smoker, no pets. 2- BEDROOM, BASE- MENT, $850/month. Dennis Morgan (416)587-0060, (905)831-9500. BROOKLIN NEW 4-bdrm in cul de sac, double garage, new appliances, main fl oor laundry, fi replace, ensuite, 1.5 baths. Large eat-in kitch- en. A/C. Central vac. 15 min- utes to 401/407. First/last, references. No smoking/pets. $1400+utilities. 905-852- 5351. CENTRAL BOWMANVILLE, small 3 bedroom house. Stove/fridge, detached gar- age, yard, non smokers. $1150/month plus utilities. First/last. Available April 1st. (905)623-5278 NEWCASTLE, 3 bedroom, brand new single house, 2 bathrooms, fi nished base- ment, huge garage, 5 min walk to school/TTC, fi rst/last, $1150 plus utilities, March 15th. (416)284-8148 OSHAWA, LARGE 2-BDRM bungalow, mainfl oor. Shows well. Near Oshawa mall, cus- tom-made kitchen, new bath- room, 5 appliances. A/C, $1200/mo+utilities. No pets/smokers. References. Bo Gustafsson, Sales Repre- sentative, Sutton Group, 416-783-5000 OSHAWA- 3 bedroom. Spacious. New fl oors, freshly painted. Close to amenities, on quiet street, parking, laun- dry. $1350 utilities included. Call Charles (905)201-6936 WHITBY, 3-bdrm mainfl oor bungalow, 5-appliances, a/c, parking, shows well. Central location. $1250/mo+utilities. Smoke-free home, no pets. References. Call Bo Gustafs- son, Sales Representative, Sutton Group Tower Reality, 416-783-5000 Townhouses for RentT AN OSHAWA SOUTH newly renovated town-house, 3-bedroom $999+ utilities. Close to schools & shopping. First/last. Call 416-880-4126. BRAND NEW Townhouse, N/E Oshawa, 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 baths, main fl oor laun- dry, Open concept, Near schools/shopping/transit, $1250/month plus utilities, Available March. (905)240- 4204, (905)621-6754 CARRIAGE HILL 2 & 3 bed. TOWNHOUSES. In-suite laundry, util. incl., Balconies, patios, courtyard. Pking. avail. Near shopping, res- taurants, schools, parks. 122 Colborne St. E. (Simcoe N., Colborne E) 905-434- 3972 www.realstar.ca OPEN HOUSE TAUNTON TERRACE 3 bedroom town- houses. Ensuite laundry. Landscaped grounds w/pool & playground. Private back- yards. Sauna & pking avail. Near shopping & schools, public transport. 100 Taunton Rd. E. (Taunton Rd. & Sim- coe St.) Ask about our move- in specials. 905-436-3346 www.realstar.ca Townhouses for RentT SPACIOUS 3-BDRM Central Oshawa, excellent condition, appliances, rec-room, $1330/incl, fi rst/last. Call Martin (416)318-2763 or (905)728-1420 WAVERLY/ROSSLAND- 3 & 4 bedrooms, 1-1/2 bathroom townhomes, renovated interi- or & exterior, available in friendly family-oriented com- plex. Immediate. $1050- $1150+utilities. 2-appliances, hardwood fl ooring, backs onto ravine. Near schools, park, transit, shopping. Con- tact Bob at 905-240-4942. Rooms for Rent & WantedR 2-ROOMS AVAILABLE im- mediately. $450/month each, inclusive. Park/Gibb Oshawa, Huge house, laun- dry and parking available. First/last. No pets. 905-718- 5753. FURNISHED ROOM for rent, in secure building. Handy to all shopping. Available April 1st. Park/Gibb area. If inter- ested call Marilyn (905)434- 7554. Shared Accommodation FURNISHED BEDROOM (Private TV/Sitting room) Professional female seeks same or student for Oshawa townhouse. Internet, cable, included. $450/month, available immediately. (905)243-7252 or linda- park100@hotmail. com ROOMMATE TO share beautiful house Whitby Shores. Close to GO/401. No smoking/pets. Parking. Avail now $525/month incl. util. whitby28@gmail.com 905- 242-8612. TWO ROOMS mature pro- fessional preferred, parking, share kitchen, storage available, own 3pc. wash- room, laundry, north of Whit- by library, furnished or unfur- nished, available immediate- ly. $500/mo. (905)665- 2881. Vacation Properties SELL/RENT YOUR TIME- SHARE NOW!!! Mainte- nance fees too high? Need Cash? Sell your unused timeshare today. No commis- sions or Broker Fees. Free Consultation. www.sellatime- share.com 1-866-708-3690 Cottages for RentC BALSAM LAKE Fenelon Falls, Housekeeping Cot- tages for rent. Trailers for Sale on Sites, Seasonal boat dock rentals. 1-877-887-2550 sandybeachtrailercourt.com Boats & Supplies A PONTOON Boat wanted, please call 905-260-0172 Nannies Live-in/out FULL-TIME NANNY, live-in required for 2 children, 3 and 8, Pickering. Completion of high school or equivalent. w/experience of min. 1 year. References. Call (905)837- 5502 Daycare Available A LITTLE ANGEL'S Home Daycare. Safe clean & play- ful environment for your child available in Ajax by ECE graduate. Pickup and drop off available. (416)825-8297 DAYCARE AVAILABLE, mature ECE, experienced, Christian, small setting, close to Eagle Ridge P.S. in John Boddy subdivision. Please phone for details (905)239- 1515 QUALITY DAYCARE available. Westney & Dela- ney, excellent rates, now is the time to look for a good caregiver. All ages, full or part-time, days or Sat., homemade meals, large play area, fully fenced, happy en- vironment, crafts, games etc. Receipts, references. (905) 686-8719 Music & Dance Instruction SINGING TECHNIQUE in the privacy of your own home Impressive Portfolio 905-431-3056 soundscolourful @gmail.com Seniors ServicesS HOUSE KEEPING in ex- change for room and board. Please call Mina (647)438- 8174 Articles for SaleA 10PC. DININGROOM set, large table & insert, 6 chairs, sideboard, china cabinet with light, pecan colour, excellent condition $2,000. Call (905)839-9239 2 SINGLE beds, head/book- case, mattress, frame, etc. $100/each set. Like new, only 3 years old. (905)619- 2078 ADVERTISE Nationally to approximately 12 million households in North Ameri- ca's best suburbs! Place your classifi ed ad in over 900 suburban newspapers. Call Oshawa This Week 905-576- 9335 for further information. AFFORDABLE Appliances, HANKS Appliances, PARTS/SALES/SERVICE 310 Bloor St.W. Stoves $175/up, Fridges $175/up, Washers $175/up, Dryers $149/up. All warranty up to 15 months. Durham's largest selection of Reconditioned Appliances. Showroom Sales Person- salary+ comm. Ser- vice Technician required. (905)728-4043. APPLIANCES, Buy, Sell & Service. Refrigerator, stove, heavy duty washer & dryer, apartment size washer & dry- er. Mint condition. Will sell separately, can deliver. (905)903-4997 Articles for SaleA BED, ALL new Queen ortho- pedic, mattress, box spring in plastic, cost $900, selling $275. Call (416)779-0563 BRITNEY SPEARS ticket. One only. Wednesday March 18, Section 120, Row 17, $220. 905-626-8420 BUFFALO. ALL NATURAL, organic, government inspect- ed. All cuts fresh frozen. Orders taken for 1/4 or 1/2 carcasses or by the lb. Star- tek Buffalo Farms, 2011 Shirley Road, Port Perry, 905-985-3384. CARPETS, LAMINATE & VINYL SALE! I have 1000 of yards for sale! Free under- pad with installation. Free Estimates. Guaranteed Lowest Prices. Big or small jobs, I do it all! Lexus Floor- ing, Call Mike 905-431-4040 DOWNSIZING, appliances and home and patio furni- ture. Mint condition. Fridge, electric stove, washer, dryer, sofas, loveseat, chairs, kitchen table set. single beds. Tlf (905)666-3139. HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS Best Price, Best Quality. All Shapes & Colours. Call 1-866-585-0056 www.thecoverguy.ca HOT TUB COVERS Custom covers, all sizes and shapes, $425 tax and delivery included. Pool safety covers. We will not be beat on price and quality. Guaranteed. 905-259-4514. www.durhamcovers.com HOT TUBS, 2008 models, fully loaded, full warranty, new in plastic, cost $8000, sacrifi ce $3,900. 416-779- 0563. KITCHEN CABINETS, natu- ral oak, counter w/double SS sink & taps. 5' pantry cabi- nets w/36"x84" bar-top. $1100 o.b.o. Purchaser to re- move cabinets & disconnect plumbing. (905)686-5527 MODCHIPS SUPPLIED and installed. Wii $125; XBOX360 $75; PS2 $100. Allows your console to play backup copies. Call Mike (North Oshawa) 905-626- 0542. Check website du- rhammods.com NEW COUNTERTOPS ONLY $15ft. Custom made to your order, installed, de- livered, or picked up. www.Prestolam.com. Dis- count Quality Countertops 905-372-8969. discountqua- litycountertops@hotmail.com POOL TABLE, professional series 1" slate, new in box with accessories, cost $4500, selling $1395. 416- 779-0563 RENT TO OWN - New and reconditioned appliances, new TV's, Stereos, Comput- ers, DVD Players, Furniture, Bedding, Patio Furniture, Barbecues & More! Fast de- livery. No credit ap- plication refused. Paddy's Market, 905-263-8369 or 1-800-798-5502. VENDORS WANTED at Courtice Flea Market. Rent starts at $185/mo for 10'x10' booth. Approx 250,000 people/year. Locat- ed 2 minutes off 401 be- tween Oshawa & Bowman- ville Call 905-436-1024 www.courticefl eamarket.com TO ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS OR SERVICE IN THIS SECTION PLEASE CALL AJAX 905-683-0707 newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • March 11, 200922 AP CONSIGNMENT EQUIPMENT AUCTION BERRYBANK FARMS 3383 TAUNTON RD, ORONO, ON. 1 1/2 MILES WEST OF HWY 115 SAT., APRIL 11TH, 2009 - 10 A.M. SELLING A FULL LINE OF FARM EQUIPMENT, TRACTORS, MACHINERY, VEHICLES, HARDWARE, TOOLS, LUMBER ETC. FOR INFO AND TO CONSIGN TO THIS AUCTION. CONTACT THE AUCTIONEER JOHN D. BERRY AUCTIONS 905-983-5787 ESTATE AUCTION Stapleton Auctions Newtonville Friday, Mar. 13th, 5:00 p.m. Selling the content from a Whitby and New- tonville homes; Large Curio Cabinet; Oak Buffet; Dining Table w/4 chairs; Large Wood- en Kitchen Table (white base) and 4 chairs; White kitchen server cart (on wheels); Pine Table (green base) 4 Chairs; Pine Rd. Table 2 chairs; Occ. Chairs; Pr. Sklar wing back chairs; Gimson/Slater sofa (like new); Pine Bunk beds w/mattress; Queen bed; Earnhardt Collectibles; Nascar Collectibles; Health aid walker; Pool Table; Air Hockey; Casino Slots; Treadmill; Craftsman 12" Bandsaw w/stand; Ryobi 8 1/4" Radial Saw; Sears 16" Scroll Saw; Combination Disc/Belt Sander; Cross Cut Saw; Wood Scythe; Oxy/Acet Torch kit; Dual Shop Lite; Dehumidifi er; Prints; Lamps; Desk; etc. etc.Preview after 2:00 p.m. no pets please. Terms: Cash, App. Cheque, Visa, In- terac, M/C. 10% Buyers Premium Applies Auctioneers Frank & Steve Stapleton, 905.786.2244, 1.800.263.9886 www.stapletonauctions.com 'estate specialist since 1971' CORNEIL'S AUCTION BARN Friday March 13th at 4:30 p.m. located 3 miles East of Little Britain on Kawartha Lakes Rd. 4. Swaroski crystal collection, round glass top kitchen table and chairs, walnut table and chairs, leather couch, lazy boy chair, modern bedroom sets, walnut vanity area rug, comic books, qty. of money and jewellery, approx 12 place setting of Mikasa "Charisma Black", Coca Cola cooler, brass bed, large qty. of: bedding (duvets, comforters), bath sets, perfume, jewellery boxes, small appliances, electronics, toys, luggage, power tools, vacuums, etc., Sony portable TVs, new fi berglass bath- tub, 1.5Hp air compressor, 5Hp vertical compressor, qty of ply- wood,Toledo 750 lbs scale, Atlamilling machine, sand blaster, Soft tub hot tub, Frigidaire stainless steel glass top stove, In- glis washer and dryer, 97 Pontiac Grand Am (e-tested), Qty. of china, glass, household and collectable items. Don & Greg Corneil Auctioneers 1241 Salem Rd., Little Britain (705) 786-2183 for more info. or pictures go to: www.theauctionadvertiser.com/DCorneil BRUCE KELLETT AUCTIONS Malcolm Sale Barn, 13200 Old Scugog Rd 1/2 Mile South of Blackstock, Ontario SAT. MAR. 14 - 10:30 am • Piano (Mason Reisch) • Dolls • Royal Doultons • Avon Collection • Coal Oil Lamps • Tools • Money Bank Collection • Still Unpacking Boxes from Storage Units Bruce Kellett--->(705)328-2185 www.theauctionfever.com Articles for SaleA TRUCKLOADS OF NEW SCRATCH & DENT APPLI- ANCES new coin washers $699 and new coin dryers $599., also reconditioned coin washer and dryers available, new Danby apt- size freezers $209, new 24" and 30" ranges $399., wide selection of new and re- conditioned appliances available. Call us today, Ste- phenson's Appliances, Sales, Service, Parts. 154 Bruce St. Oshawa. (905)576- 7448 Vendors WantedV Articles WantedA WANTED-GOLD. Broken, scrap, any 10k, 14k, 18k, 22k. The market is high, we pay top money!! Rock Bottom Deals, 22 Simcoe St.N, (Downtown Oshawa) (905)436-1320. Pets, Supplies, Boarding A&R COUNTRY KENNEL Licensed/health guarantee, shih-poos, eskie-poo, pom- poo www. arcountrykennel.com (613)332-6232. BEAUTIFUL GOLDEN re- triever puppies. Experienced breeder since 1967. First shots, dewormed, vet checked. 5 yr. guarantee. Supplier of service dogs. $500. Judy (905)576-3303, Al 1-705-632-1187 BEAUTIFUL Goldendoodle babies, 1 girl, 4 boys with gorgeous, extremely low shed, silky coats. Great family pets. Call 705-437- 2790, www.doodletreasures. com CHOCOLATE LAB PUPS. CKC registered, vet checked, tattooed, dewormed, both parents on site, family raised. (905)344-7093. MANCHESTER TERRIER (Toy) CKC registered, fe- male, all shots, dewormed, micro-chipped. 7-months, very sweet. Call (905)243- 5996. Auctions Vendors WantedV Cars for Sale 1981 CORVETTE, 350, auto, good body, drive train A1, needs some interior work. $12000 cert. or best offer (905)987-4140 Cars WantedC ! ! $ ! AARON & LEO Scrap Cars & Trucks Wanted. Cash paid 7 days/week any- time. Please call 905-426- 0357. ! ! ! A - ALL SCRAP CARS, old cars & trucks wanted. Cash paid. Free pickup. Call Bob anytime (905)431-0407. ! ! $ $ ADAM & RON'S SCRAP cars, trucks, vans. Pay cash, free pick up 7 days/week (anytime) 905- 424-3508 ! !!$ WHITTLE SCRAP Solu- tions. We pay cash for all your unwanted scrap! Auto- mobiles and scrap metal. Fast free pickup. Available 24/7 at 905-431-1808. ! 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 Always the best cash deal - up to $300 for your good scrap cars, trucks and vans. Speedy service. Minor re- pairs. (905)655-4609 or (416)286-6156. Auctions Cars WantedC $ $250+ TOP DOLLARS - Ajax Auto Wreckers pays for vehicles. We buy all scrap metal, copper, aluminum, fridges, stoves, etc. 905-686- 1771; 416-896-7066 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 Trucks for SaleT 2002 GMC 3500. 6.6 L, Du- ramax diesel, Alison trans, 4x4, 9ft western blade, 298,000kms, $12,000 obo. call 905-999-1966 Vans/ 4-Wheel DriveV 1998 PLYMOTH Voyager EXT Van. $1400. Call (905)509-2491 after 6pm Dating Services GENTLEMEN!!! ATTRACT Women easily with this great system. datingpowermadeeasy.com Auctions MassagesM New Management 3 ladies daily No rush, no waiting! #1 Choice Special 2 for 1 Super Friendly Oriental (905)720-2958 1427 King St. E., Courtice (beside Swiss Chalet) AAA PICKERING ANGELS ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Relaxing Massage VIP Rooms & Jacuzzi 905 Dillingham Rd. (905)420-0320 pickeringangels.com Now hiring!!! No Session Fee Ultimate Special 231-0272 Ajax, 10-10 MassagesM OSHAWA The Holistic $35 you want Ritson Rd. / Bloor 905-576-3456 MassagesM SPECIAL $30 PICKERING SPA V.I.P. Rooms Modern Facility Excellent Service 1050 Brock Rd. S. Unit 25 (905)831-3188 NOW HIRING 416-427-4549 House Cleaning House Cleaning SPRING CLEANING SPECIAL LEAVE THE CLEANING TO US!! Let Perfect Maid take care of your housekeeping & organization needs. We do not cut corners. STRESS FREE!!!! FULLY BONDED Call 905-686-5424 LEAKY BASEMENT? Foundation Repairs Weeping Tiles Water Proofi ng Parging (Dig by hand) 30 year warranty Call (905)442-0068 ATTENTION TO DETAIL CONTRACTING Complete Basements, Bathrooms & Kitchens Crown Moulding Baseboards & Doors Interior Tiling, Hardwood & Laminate Flooring 905-621-0815 A1 1/2 PRICE JUNK REMOVAL!! All Junk Removed. Homes, Yards, Businesses, etc. We do all the loading. Seniors Discounts. Cheap and fast Service! In Service for 25yrs. John (Local) 310-5865 NEED A FRIEND WITH A TRUCK? ● Snow Removal ● Junk Removal ● Light Hauling ● Odd Jobs ● General Deliveries Reasonable Rates Call Hans anytime (905)706-6776 ALL PRO PAINTING AND WALLPAPERING Repair & Stucco ceilings Decorative fi nishes & General repairs 20% off for seniors (905)404-9669 Tor. Line 647-868-9669 AFFORDABLE PAINTING Get ready for Spring with a fresh coat of paint! ● Seniors discounts ● Free estimates ● Great work ● Low prices 416-523-6384 TMS PAINTING & DECOR Interior & Exterior European Workmanship Fast, clean, reliable service (905)428-0081 U.K. PAINTER Reasonable rates & free quotes. Call Pete Steele (416) 491- 3934 DOAEC MOVING/DELIVERY ✓ fully insured and bonded ✓ honest & reliable ✓ reasonable rates ✓ Local/long distance (905) 426-4456 (416) 704-0267 CLEAN MOMENT Experienced European cleaning. Residential. Pickering & Ajax area. For service call 647-295-0771 "Clean is our middle name" Home Improvement Garbage Removal/Hauling HandymanH Painting & Decorating Painting & Decorating Moving & Storage House Cleaning EXHIBITORS WANTED Home & Garden Show March 13, 14 & 15 Contact Wendy ext. 2215 or Devon ext. 2236, 905-579-4400 ------------------------------------------------ Metro East Spring Home & Garden Show March 27, 28, 29 Pickering Markets Trade Centre Contact Audrey 905-426-4676 ext. 257 www.showsdurhamregion.com ------------------------------------------------ Fast & Furious Northumberland Motor Sports Show April 4 & 5 Contact Chantelle 905-372-0947 Email: cmcbridennews@gmail.com ------------------------------------------------ Durham Parent Baby & Kids Show Sat April 11 Ajax Convention Centre Contact Audrey 905-426-4676 ext. 257 www.showsdurhamregion.com ------------------------------------------------ Family Health & Lifestyle Show April 18 & 19 McKinney Centre - Whitby Contact Devon ext. 2236 or Cara ext. 2212, 905-579-4400 ------------------------------------------------- Spring Home & Leisure Show April 25 & 26 Baltimore Community Centre Contact Chantelle 905-372-0947 Email: cmcbridennews@gmail.com Business OpportunitiesB Service Directory ACHESON, May - peacefully at Ballycliffe Lodge on Sunday March 8th, 2009 in her 85th year. May, beloved wife of the late Walter Acheson (1972). Dear mother of Linda Stinson, Deborah Caven and Gary Acheson. Loved grandmother of Lynda Osborne and Stacey McMann. Great grandmother of Tyler Osborne, Adam Osborne and Luke McMann. Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service in the Chapel on Wednesday March 11th at 1 p.m.. Followed by interment in Resthaven Memorial Gardens, Scarborough. Donation to the Arthritis Society, Canadian Cancer Society or Sick Kids Hospital would be appreciated. On line condolences may be made at www.armstrongfuneralhome.net BRANTON, Richard Charles - With heavy hearts the family announces Richards passing on Friday, March 6th, 2009 after a brief illness. Dear son of Cecile and the late Clifford. Beloved husband and best friend of Joyce for 30 years. Loving father of Vanessa and Samantha. Cherished Grandpa of Austin. Will be sadly missed by brothers and sisters, nieces and nephews. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Thursday, March 12th from 7 - 9 P.M. Funeral Service will take place in the Chapel on Friday, March 13th at 11:00 A.M. Memorial donations can be made to the Hospital For Sick Children, as these kids could use a new beginning. "Can't teach golf there, but I will be teaching golf up here". FESIAK, Edwina - Edwina (Szczepaniak) Fesiak, 85, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2009 in the company of her family at the Bay Ridges Long Term Care Facility in Pickering. She leaves behind her husband of 63 years, Karl Fesiak, with whom she immigrated to Canada on March 26, 1952 and lived with in Ajax for over 50 years before their move together to Bay Ridges in 2004. Edwina is also survived by her sister, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, nephews and nieces. Edwina was born on June 29, 1923 in Warsaw Poland. In 1944, at the age of 21, she was imprisoned at Buchenwald in Germany until the liberation of the camp in 1945. At the end of the war, Edwina lived in a Displaced Persons camp in Germany where she met and married Karl in 1946. Although Edwina had no children of her own, she cared for and loved her nieces and nephews with great generosity and kindness. Her warm heart, great sense of humour and uniqueness will be greatly missed, and she will never be forgotten. Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa with funeral service in St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Orthodox Church on Thursday March 12, 2009 at 9:30 a.m. Interment Erskine Cemetery. Panachyda will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday at 8 p.m. In lieu of fl owers, donations in Edwina Fesiak's memory to either the Alzheimer's Society of Canada (www.alzheimer.ca, 1-800-616-8816), or the Canadian Diabetes Association (www.diabetes.ca, 1-800-226-8464), would be greatly appreciated. Visitation Wednesday 3 - 5 & 7 - 9 p.m. For online condolences please go to www.armstrongfuneralhome.net HUNTING, Eric Richard "Rick" - On March 8th, 2009 Rick, loving and devoted husband of Carol, Beloved father of Brandon and Judy, and Tyler and Kim. Friends will be received at the ACCETTONE FUNERAL HOME 384 Finley Avenue, Ajax (905-428- 9090) on Thursday March 12th, 2009 from 11 am until the time of service in the chapel at 1 pm. Donations to the Golden Rescue (5694-4 Hwy #7 E., Box 162, Markham, Ontario L3P 1B4) would be appreciated. "Rick will always be in our hearts and memories, we will truly miss him." McKEAN, Gregory James - Passed peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer at his late residence surrounded by his family and close friends on Sunday, March 8, 2009 in his 62nd year. Loving partner of Marilyn Carriere. Loved father of Corrie Cox (Chris), Marieke McKean & their mother Trudy McKean Greg's trusted and constant friend. The family will receive friends at the PAUL G. PAYNE FUNERAL HOME, 178 Main St., Odessa 613-386-7373 on Saturday, March 14 from 12 - 1 pm after which a memorial service will be held in the funeral home. A Celebration of Greg's life will be held in Pickering at a later date. As expressions of sympathy the family would appreciate donations to the Cancer Centre of Southeastern Ontario. VIPOND, Esther Mary - Passed away at Ex- tendicare Oshawa on Sunday March 8th, 2009 in her 91st year. Dearly loved wife of the late Luther Vipond ( 1982). Much loved mother of Peter and his wife Judy of Brooklin. Loved grandmother of Kelly. Great-grand- mother of Cole and London. Sister of Jean Hill (Roy deceased), Frank Thomas (Hazel deceased), late John (Mad Thomas), late Gracie Thomas, Ollie Ormiston (Hugh). Loved and remembered by many nieces and nephews. Private family services will be held at MEMORIAL CHAPEL BROOKLIN, 5295 Thickson Rd. N. Whitby. In memory of Esther, memorial donations to the Arthritis Society would be appreciated. A very special thank you to all the staff of Extendicare Oshawa for their many years of dedicated care and compassion. Death Notices DEATH NOTICE LISTINGS For Audio on current deaths, call 905-683-3005 From Clarington, Port Perry or Uxbridge, please call 1-905-683-3005. Visit us online: communitynotices.ca or Daily Death Notices Brought to you by the following funeral homes: Accettone, Armstrong, Courtice Funeral Chapel Limited, Low & Low, The Simple Alternative, McEachnie, McIntosh-Anderson, Morris, Newcastle Funeral Home, Northcutt-Elliott, Oshawa Funeral Service, Wagg, W.C. Town, Memorial Chapel. Step 1. Simply dial the above number on a touch tone phone only. 2. Listen for the name you are looking for. The listings are recorded by surname fi rst. 3. When you hear the name you want, press 1 to hear details of the funeral arrangements. 4. 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