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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNA2009_03_18Pickering Town Centre (Upper Sears Wing) (905) 420-0744 Taunton and Harmony Plaza Oshawa (905) 438-0744 on 3 year term NOW $0* on 3 year term Introducing the NEW LG NEON Introducing the NEW Samsung GRAVITY UNLIMITED TEXTING PLANS & PHONES YOUR KIDS WILL LOVE Special Event Free Personalized Cell Phone Engraving Saturday March 21st from 12pm-4pm NOW $0* *See in-store for details Ajax Nissan Parts/Service Open 7:00am - 6:00pm Wednesdays 7:00am - 8:00pm Saturdays 8:00am - 2:00pm 500 Bayly Street West, Ajax (Between Westney & Church) 1-800-565-6365 905-686-0555 PERSONAL INCOME TAX RETURN INCOME TAX All-Canadian Tax Service $49.95*only * Most returns *GST extra 100 Westney Rd S (Ajax Go Station) (905) 426-4860 Pressrun 50,400 • 48 pages • Optional 3 week delivery $6/$1 newsstand PICKERING Wednesday, March 18, 2009 NNews ews AAddveverr titisseerrTHE METROLAND FILE PHOTO PICKERING -- Pickering residents made a big stink and were successful in getting Durham Regional Council to unanimously support a motion to tell the Province to put an odour control facility in York instead of the Cherrywood area of Pickering. Cherrywood residents Robert and Griselda Verbancic, left, and Helen Gardner were among many who opposed the facility.Has stink been stopped? PICKERING CAMPAIGN SWAYS DURHAM COUNCIL BY KEITH GILLIGAN kgilligan@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- A sewage odour control facility should be in York Region, say Durham council- lors. Durham Regional Council voted unanimous- ly Wednesday to tell the provincial environment minister to put the odour control facility (OCF) in York rather than just south of the Pickering ham- let of Cherrywood West, on Altona Road north of Finch Avenue. The York-Durham Sewage System is being expanded to accommodate future growth in York and the OCF is a needed component of the expansion. Residents living near the proposed site have waged a campaign to have the facility moved elsewhere, preferably to somewhere in York. NEWS 2 Politicians’ pay packet What your regional reps are costing you WHAT IT’S LIKE 7 Close, but no KO Reporter loses split decision in ring debut INSIDE TODAY See DURHAM page 4 newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • March 18, 20092 AP Training Programs Pickering Running Room Unit 18, Pickering Square, 1450 Kingston Rd. ph: (905) 420-4868 pickering@runningroom.com reach your goals • lose weight • meet new people • overcome obstacles • relieve stress For Women Only Starts March 20th Learn to Run Starts March 16th 10K Walk Starts March 17th 10K Run Starts March 17th $6999 ONLY “It all starts with those first basic steps and soon becomes an adventure of a lifetime.” —John Stanton For a complete list of Running and Walking Training Programs visit www.run ningroom.com DURHAM -- Politicians cost Dur- ham Region taxpayers about $1.7 million in salary and expenses in 2008. That had one councillor, Don Mitchell of Whitby, proposing a wage freeze for Regional coun- cillors “during any period of eco- nomic recession.” He made the request during a meeting of Regional council’s finance committee on Wednesday, when the annual report on coun- cillor salary and expenses was dis- cussed. However, Marilyn Pearce, the Scugog mayor and finance com- mittee chairwoman, said ruled Coun. Mitchell’s request was out of order, as the report only dealt with what councillors were paid in 2008. Later in the meeting, Coun. Mitchell again put forward the freeze. “I appreciate the motion. I won’t support it. We just did the budget 30 days ago. If you wanted to save money, you could have done it then,” Regional Chairman Roger Anderson said. “There’s nothing stopping a Regional councillor from donating money back to the Region, their local municipality or a charity. If you don’t want one (pay hike), you don’t have to take it,” Mr. Anderson said. It took the Region years to get councillor wages back in line with neighbouring municipalities because of a previous wage freeze for councillors, Mr. Anderson said. Coun. Mitchell and Oshawa Councillor John Henry voted for the freeze. The salary of a Regional council- lor is $44,492.96. The heads of four Regional council committees are paid $50,474.18. Mr. Anderson received almost $199,552.74 in salary, mileage and expenses. He also received just under $6,000 for sitting on the Dur- ham Region Police Services Board. MONEY Council members Remuneration Mileage Conferences & meetings Total Jim Abernethy $44,492.96 $492.07 $875.63 $45,860.66 Scott Crawford $44,492.96 $0 $3,146.65 $47,639.61 April Cullen $50,472.18 $565.47 $4,460.84 $55,498.49 Joe Drumm $44,492.96 $0 $4,078.87 $48,571.83 Gerry Emm $44,492.96 $0 $875.63 $45,368.59 John Grant $44,492.96 $1,357.35 $1,931.30 $47,781.61 John Gray $50,472.18 $0 $0 $50,472.18 John Henry $44,492.96 $0 $0 $44,492.96 Howie Herrema $44,492.96 $748.35 $640.00 $45,881.31 Rick Johnson $44,492.96 $843.39 $3,040.37 $48,376.72 Colleen Jordan $44,492.96 $542.98 $5,830.13 $50,866.07 Joe Kolodzie $44,492.96 $0 $2,283.98 $46,776.94 Bonnie Littley $44,492.96 $986.36 $2,930.56 $48,409.88 Robert Lutczyk $44,492.96 $248.50 $1,576.55 $46,318.01 William McLean $44,492.96 $548.81 $2,211.47 $47,253.24 Jim McMillen $44,492.96 $2,702.04 $1,102.55 $48,297.55 Don Mitchell $44,492.96 $84.98 $2,127.52 $46.705.46 John Neil $44,492.96 $379.15 $3,565.30 $48,437.41 Bob Nicholson $44,492.96 $192.85 $0 $44,685.81 Mary Novak $44,492.96 $1,215.84 $2,576.52 $48,285.32 Larry O’Connor $44,492.96 $2,923.40 $594.68 $48,011.04 Steve Parish $44,492.96 $159.47 $4,348.57 $49,001.00 Marilyn Pearce $50,472.18 $1,658.47 $1,867.00 $53,997.65 Pat Perkins $44,492.96 $0 $1,645.23 $46,138.19 Nestor Pidwerbecki $44,492.96 $394.46 $1,326.23 $46,213.65 Dave Ryan $44,492.96 $638.16 $1,697.75 $46,828.87 Robert Shepherd $44,492.96 $1,399.09 $4,869.64 $50,761.69 Charlie Trim $50,472.18 $2,937.66 $6,150.26 $59,560.10 Total $1,269,719.76 $21,018.85 $65,753.23 $1,356,491.84 SOURCE: Region of Durham Below is a chart showing how much regional councillors were paid and spent in doing their jobs last year. This does not include money they received from their local municipalities for salary and expenses. Regional Council members 2008 remuneration and expenses What your regional councillors cost you newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • March 18, 20093 AP MARCH BREAK EVENTS pickeringtowncentre.com In partnership with: *While quantities last. Limit 1 bag per customer. Bag may not be exactly as shown. In partnership with: • Meet a lizard, snake, giant millipede and other creepy crawlers. • Play the recycling game and WIN! • Get your photo taken in the jungle & sent directly to your inbox. • Let loose on the dance floor. Monday, March 16th until Friday, March 20th 11:00am – 3:00pm Lower Level, near Centre Court. Free stroller parking available. Get a FREE*re-usable canvas tote bag! Simply donate an old cell phone for recycling. Night with friends ‘took sudden turn’ BY JEFF MITCHELL jmitchell@durhamregion.com WHITBY -- A weekly gathering of friends at an Ajax night club took a violent turn after a confrontation on the dance floor, jurors of a murder trial heard Mon- day. “I guess you could say the night took a sudden twist,” 22-year-old Trevor Hunter testified in Superior Court in Whitby. “I just remember some commotion -- some words being exchanged and a fight breaking out,” Mr. Hunt- er told prosecutor Cindy Johnston. Jurors have already heard that after that confronta- tion on the dance floor of the RimRock bar in the early morning hours of Sept. 1, 2006, combatants would clash again outside the Harwood Avenue club. Mr. Hunter was stabbed in the neck, sustaining a wound that severed an artery. A member of his group, 19- year-old Orin Felix of Whitby, was stabbed twice and died hours later in hospital. Troy Johnson-Lee, 24, of Scarborough has pleaded not guilty to the second-degree murder of Mr. Felix and attempted murder in the stabbing of Mr. Hunter. Taking the witness stand Monday, Mr. Hunter said he was with a group of friends who gathered at the now-defunct RimRock each Thursday night during the summer of 2006 when he saw a couple of his bud- dies exchanging words with some people he didn’t know. “It didn’t look like a friendly conversation,” he said. Mr. Hunter, who went to the bar that night wear- ing a gold chain, sunglasses and a Blue Jays ball cap, learned from his friends the other group was plan- ning to rob him, he said. A scuffle ensued that was broken up by bouncers, but Mr. Hunter said he spent the rest of the evening expecting another confrontation. He recalled fight- ing with a man who wore a collared, striped shirt, the type of shirt the Crown contends Mr. Johnson-Lee wore the night of the stabbings. Mr. Hunter testified he was watching one of his friends fight another man outside the bar after the 2:30 a.m. last call when he was struck from behind with “a sharp object.” Jurors heard a profusely-bleeding Mr. Hunter made a harrowing retreat from the bar, finding his way to a nearby residential area where he gained entry to a house. “I knew (residents of the house) would call the cops,” Mr. Hunter said. “I felt that was the only thing keeping me alive -- just to keep moving.” Mr. Hunter spent six days in hospital, during which he had two blood transfusions, jurors heard. The trial, presided over by Justice Bruce Glass, con- tinues. LAURA STANLEY / METROLAND AJAX -- A Durham Regional Police car outside of the bar once known as the RimRock. The nightclub was the site of a murder in September of 2006. That charge is now before the courts. CRIME Ajax stabbing victim recalls ordeal Ajax store robbed AJAX -- An Ajax convenience store was robbed at knifepoint early Sunday morning and two cash regis- ters were stolen. At roughly 4 a.m., Durham police were called to Sam’s Food Mart on Hunt Street in Ajax. They say three teen- agers with their faces covered entered the store, bran- dishing a large knife. They threatened the clerk and took two cash registers before fleeing in different direc- tions. Police say a fourth person stood as a lookout and also had his face covered. Officers searched the area with the K-9 unit, but no arrests were made. The 35-year-old store clerk was not physically injured. Police have released descriptions of the four male suspects, all described as 14 to 16 years old: suspect one is white, weighing 165 pounds and was wearing a black-hooded sweatshirt and black pants; suspect two is black, about six feet tall and 160 pounds with a slen- der build, wearing a black puffy jacket with a diagonal pattern, blue jeans, a black baseball cap with red trim and carrying a black backpack; suspect three had a thin build and was wearing a black-hooded sweatshirt with a zipper and a black baseball cap and carrying a black backpack; suspect four is white, wearing a black- hooded sweatshirt and blue jeans. Police are reviewing store video of the incident. They packed the council chamber as councillors debated the issue. “The message to the minister (of environment) is ‘Take it and move it.’ It’s very clear, move it,” Pickering Councillor Bill McLean said. For York Region, the message was, “If it costs you a few bucks to deal with your odour, so be it. The time for consultation is over. The time for action is now,” Coun. McLean said. “The pipe has to go. What doesn’t have to go is the odour control facility.” An environmental assessment (EA) found the Cherrywood site was the technically-preferred loca- tion, Cliff Curtis, the works com- missioner, said. The EA was filed in November, but the ministry has “literally called a time-out” so the OCF site could be dealt with, Mr. Curtis said. Pickering Councillor Bonnie Lit- tley proposed having the OCF moved to a site in York, saying odour “isn’t something you can escape. It should be re-evaluated and York Region made to deal with this.” Some Durham councillors toured a similar facility in Edmonton last week and found “there’s a problem there,” Pickering Councillor Rick Johnson said. “We don’t want an odour control facility that doesn’t work.” More than two dozen residents had wanted to speak, but coun- cillors approved having the OCF in York prior to letting the people speak. “It shouldn’t go there (the preferred site). It should go in York,” Rhonda Mendes said. newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • March 18, 20094 P PARKWAY Retirement Residence 1645 Pickering Pkwy.,Pickering • 905-426-6603 www.chartwellreit.ca Now she’s on our Bridge team L iving at a Chartwell residence is the difference between passing the time and making the most of it. It’s your chance to stay active and try new things with people a lot like you. Margaret Used To Play Solitaire MARDI GRAS THEME DINNER Wednesday,March 25th at 5:00pm Put on your mask and best costume and join us for a masquerade.Entertainment by The Fun Strummers! Call for more information and to RSVP. NOW OPEN!!! Gently used clothing & household goods New Starts From The Hearts 566 Kingston Road, Ajax • 905-683-4600 Visit us online at: www.newstarts.org Store Hours: Wed. - Sat. 10 am - 6pm A second hand store to benefi t the women & children served by Herizon House woman’s shelter. PICKERING TOWN CENTRE • UPPER LEVEL • SEARS WING Sizes 4-15 Widths AA-EEE WALKING IN FASHION & STYLE LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION FOR NEWCOMERS TO CANADA THEDURHAMCA THO L I C DISTRICT SCHOOLBOARDCOMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL DURHAM CALL ROSE 1-866-550-5462 CHILDCARE AVAILABLE www.durhamLINC.ca ENVIRONMENT Durham tells York to keep its stink DURHAM from page 1 PICKERING -- Business Advisory Centre Durham is bringing small business advice to Pickering com- panies. The centre will be at the Pickering Public Library soon to give infor- mation and tips, including small business counselling, market- ing support and a business plan review. Sessions are offered March 18, April 15 and May 20. They’re 30 minutes long, offered between 10 a.m. to noon at the Pickering Cen- tral Library, One the Esplanade. Sessions are by appointment only. For more information: CALL 905-831-6265 Ext. 6223 COMMERCE Big advice for small businesses If it costs you a few bucks to deal with your odour, so be it. Pickering Councillor Bill McLean newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • March 18, 20095 AP Spring is finally in the air and there are lots of great things happening at the Oshawa Centre. Several new stores have just opened and there are many fun, free events going on! On Thursday, March 12th, H & M opened its doors at the Oshawa Centre and over 100 people lined up to be among the first inside. As part of the grand opening celebration, the first 100 customers to walk through the door received a coupon worth 20 per cent off their purchase that day. This is H & M’s first store opening this year, and the Oshawa Centre location is the 24th store in Ontario. “We are quite thrilled to have a store here,” says Lucy van der Wal, president of H&M Canada. “Oshawa is a growing and vibrant city and we’re excited to be a part of it.” “We are excited that H&M is here at the Oshawa Centre,” says Maria Bevacqua, marketing director for Oshawa Centre. “They are a multi-faceted store with unique fashions at great prices, and are a great addition to the Oshawa Centre.” H&M carries fashions for women, men, teens, children and babies. The Oshawa Centre location also carries a maternity line. Their clothes come in a range of styles, including trendy, sporty, fancy and classic looks. “At H & M you can dress your personality,” says van der Wal. “From classic to funky, we have the style you’re looking for.” March 12th also marked the grand opening of the new Shoppers Drugmart. The new store features an extensive beauty boutique, carrying many high-end beauty products, and a food department with refrigerated items. Jeweller Michael Hills also opened their doors in February. During March Break, from March 15th to 22nd, Oshawa Centre will have a Rhythm Lounge set up with two Xbox and one Wii. Kids are invited to come out and play popular games such as Guitar Hero and Dancing with the Stars. They will be playing movies all week, with Kernels supplying popcorn, New York Fries providing free samples and other retailers giving out coupons. The Rhythm Crew will be at the mall all week directing kids to the Rhythm Lounge and providing information on each day’s activities. In April, Oshawa Centre will be partnering with the Humane Society of Durham Region to host an Easter Maze. From April 6th to 11th, kids can enter the Bunny Hop Trail and become “bunnified”. They will have their faces painted, given bunny ears and have their picture taken and emailed to their parent’s email account. The Humane Society will have kittens and bunnies available for adoption for the children to see and pet. The event is free, and visitors are encouraged to donate to the Humane Society to help in their efforts to build a new shelter. “We feel strongly about giving back to the community,” says Bevacqua. “During these economic times, we want our customers to be able to come out and have an enjoyable time and a great shopping experience here at Oshawa Centre.” For more information on what’s happening, retailers and hours of operation, please call (905)686-6408 or visit the Oshawa Centre’s website at www.oshawacentre.com. Lots of Great Things Happening at Oshawa Centre Advertising Feature JASON LIEBREGTS / METROLAND OSHAWA -- Rick Hendrick, of Charlotte, North Carolina, steps out of his new Camaro in front of the GM car assembly plant in Oshawa. This Camaro is the first official car off the line, having serial number 001. Car enthusiasts gather to scope out new model BY JILLIAN FOLLERT jfollert@durhamregion.com OSHAWA -- Dale Oldham is already the proud owner of seven Chevy Camaros -- but that doesn’t mean he isn’t in the mar- ket for another. “The last one came out in 2002, so this new one has seven years of new technolo- gy,” he said, speaking reverently of the new 2010 model. “I was afraid it wasn’t going to keep up with the history and the attitude, but I’m really impressed with it.” The president of the Ontario Camaro Club was among a crowd of car enthusiasts who descended on the Oshawa General Motors plant Monday morning, to watch as the first 2010 Camaro rolled off the line. A few test models have been spotted across Durham in recent weeks, but the first “official” model -- complete with VIN number 001 -- was driven off the line by its new owner, Rick Hendrick, of Hendrick Motor Sports, an American car buff who owns several NASCAR teams and a large automotive chain. The North Carolina native stepped out of his new wheels to a burst of applause and told the crowd he wished he could drive the sleek black Camaro back home, but was opting to fly, joking that he didn’t think he could get it through customs. Many of the Camaro enthusiasts gathered for the event were itching to get behind the wheel of the new model, including Livio DiCenso, another Ontario Camaro Club member. “This one is light years ahead of the other Camaro generations,” he said. “All the flaws have been eliminated, the fuel econo- my is improved and the performance has increased.” Not to mention the eye candy aspect. Mr. DiCenso said he’ll definitely be pick- ing one up to add to the 1992 and 1996 Camaros he already has at home, but said he’ll have trouble choosing a colour from the rainbow of glossy options available, and is also torn between the coupe and convertible. GM officials said there have already been about 14,000 orders for the 2010 Camaro and they expect the car to start appearing at dealerships in early April. Until then, enthusiasts will have to make do with sneaking a peak at the handful already on the road. “Anywhere you go in this car, you turn heads,” said George Saraltic, who works in product communications for GM Canada. “You park outside a coffee shop and come back out and there’s a crowd of people around the car.” MANUFACTURING First Camaro rolls off the line This one is light years ahead of the other Camaro generations. Livio DiCenso, Ontario Camaro Club member WE THINK... email responses to newsroom@durhamregion.com & A Metroland Media Group Ltd. 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Regarding the use of domestic cars in competitions, the competition hosts are merely giving the public what they per- ceive, rightly or wrongly, as the most appealing cars currently on the market. Sadly that does not include many of the cars made by the not quite so Big 3. I suggest that had GM, Ford and Chrys- ler been making the sort of cars that moti- vate people to enter contests they would not be in the shape they are today. James Gregory Claremont ENVIRONMMENT New pesticide ban will help health, economy To the editor: Re: Pesticide ban is a pest: Weed Man rep, March 10. It’s good to hear some lawn-care opera- tors are already using non-toxic products to control lawn pests. That means the transition to Ontar- io’s new pesticide law -- the most health protective in North America -- will be smooth. We also believe the new legislation will be good for business. In the five years following a pesticide ban in Hali- fax, the number of lawn-care firms in the city grew 53 per cent -- from 118 to 180, according to Statistics Canada. The number of employees in the sector grew as well. Statistics Canada also found that the number of lawn-care companies in Toronto has grown every year since that city brought in a pesticide bylaw. The new provincial pesticide regula- tions will not only protect human health and the environment, they’ll also be a boon to our economy. Gideon Forman Executive Director Canadian Association Physicians for the Environment www.cape.ca AUTO INDUSTRY Camaro has its place in the market To the editor: Re: GM management tone deaf, James McGowan letter, March 13. First, thank you for recognizing the workers as hard-working and quality- driven. The assembly-line workers and their union have been taking a horrific beat- ing in the media. The negativity and mis- directed blame makes it difficult to go to work each day and put quality into every car -- but we do. I take exception to your comments on the Camaro. This is the most exciting car we have ever had the privilege to build in Oshawa. Although it is a niche car, it has its place on the road today. Ford was resurrected with the re-design of the Mustang and the new Dodge Chal- lenger is a tribute to the Dodge muscle cars of the ‘70s. There is a market for these vehicles and they are more efficient than their ancestors. The Camaro is a well-designed and great performance car. This car is fun to drive and driving is supposed to be fun. That is one reason our economy was built up by this industry decades ago. People drove for fun, they didn’t com- mute hours a day in stop-and-go traffic, they cruised. Steve Conway Region should make special exception for Dundurn Tough times can make the unimaginable all too real. If someone six or eight months ago told you Finance Minister Jim Flaherty was going to inject billions into the economy, you’d have bet against it. But with the severe economic downturn hitting us all that’s just what Otta- wa is doing. Many would agree it’s a neces- sary measure. Closer to home, it seemingly made sense for a Regional council committee earlier this month to turn down a builder’s request to defer paying development charges. Dun- durn wants to build a $27-million, 566-unit student housing apartment building near the University of Ontario Institute of Technolo- gy in Oshawa. But with credit hard to come by, the company’s representative asked the finance committee if it could pay the rough- ly $1.5 million in development charges over five years with interest. Municipalities have done it before, Carlo Di Gioacchino told councillors, and if it doesn’t happen in Oshawa, he says the company will delay the project. As expected, the commit- tee turned down the request, citing a desire not to set a precedent. “How do we do one without doing them all?” said Marilyn Pearce, finance commit- tee chairwoman and Scugog mayor, of future requests to defer DCs. The answer is simple: the committee and council have the power to say ‘yes’ or ‘no’. What they say goes. Besides, this isn’t any other building proj- ect in Durham. It’s no secret in Durham and beyond that student housing is a thorny issue in Oshawa, one that has pitted students against hom- eowners for several years. The issue is stu- dents, many with a zest for partying, have been renting in established residential neighbourhoods and have not been wel- come there. The City passed a bylaw roughly a year ago that has done virtually nothing to solve the problem as many landlords haven’t bothered to comply with new requirements. A City task force has twice delayed a report on how to deal with the issue, prompting the student association president to say last week, “We’ve failed the students.” The answer is a large, student-only apart- ment near campus where homeowners won’t be disturbed by students and the latter can, well, live it up from time to time without bothering neighbours. Granting Dundurn’s request would solve a huge problem in Oshawa, one that has so far stumped the City. And let’s face it, in these economic times, especially in hard- hit Oshawa, the City needs to encourage any growth associated with the university and college as these institutions in many ways represent the future of the City and Region. Their success has beneficial spin-off effects across Durham. An exception in such cases is certainly war- ranted. 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.COMNEWS ADVERTISER • MARCH 18, 20096 P Reporter’s first fight ends in split-decision loss BY CRYSTAL CRIMI ccrimi@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- And the winner by a split deci- sion — well, it wasn’t me. But it will be next time. In my debut boxing match at Johnny B’s on Sunday, I lost the match in the final round. I just ran out of gas and my opponent, Sandra Viselli, had some in reserve. But, wow, what a learning experience. Boxing’s a one-on-one sport, but it’s impos- sible without the support of a team — from sparring partners, to trainers, and coaches. There was never any doubt we were all part of the Durham Boxing Academy club — from the moment we started to arrive at 11:30 a.m., most of us in our club sweaters, we were in this together. Fights didn’t start until 2 p.m. but there was lots to do: official weigh-ins, medical checks, getting into our trunks, tank tops, and protective equipment, and warm- ing up for the fight. As I headed for my weigh- in, I met my opponent. She looks different than I thought she would - shorter. I intro- duced myself, happy she came. There’s not a lot of girls in boxing, and I knew she travelled to participate in this match, her second. She won her weight class at the Brampton Cup. In my boxing trunks, my weight was 123.4 pounds. I don’t remember what hers was, but it was around five pounds heavier. About 15 minutes before the fight, my trainer/coach Richard Lewis warmed me up, taking me through combos, and blocks, and getting me loose and ready. He told me to relax. When the time came, it was so surre- al, climbing into the ring, listening to the announcer give our names, gyms, and weights. Then the bell rang. I came out guns blazing. Thinking back, I don’t even really remember what I threw, it’s kind of a blur. I know I hurt her with my right — my corner coaches told me I did. There were times I had her against the rope and it looked like she turned her back to me so I backed off (back turning isn’t allowed, but also isn’t always caught — that being said, I could be remembering wrong). Next time, I won’t back off. The second round was more of a chess match, but I still took it, according to those I’ve spoken to. But, in between that second and third round, I just couldn’t recover. I can blame it on the cold I caught, just a few weeks before, I can blame it on a number of things, but she found the gas to go that last round and I couldn’t. I lost focus — I twirled around and received a warning from the referee, then took a hook that didn’t hurt, but I guess the ref thought it did and he called an automat- ic eight-count. A couple of her right hooks caught me, they didn’t hurt, but I knew she’d get points for them. I haven’t see the video, so I’m not sure if anything else got in at me. I could hear my supporters shouting encouragement, but above all, I could hear Richard shouting to me: 2:1:2 (right straight, left jab, right straight). I shouldn’t have thought; I should have just fired. I thought she was too far away. Next time, I won’t think. When I didn’t and just instinctively followed his direction, he didn’t let me down. I would have won had I listened. And even though I lost, no one made me feel like a loser. “I am so proud of you!” shouted Richard, his arms in the air to hug me as he entered the fighters’ lounge area after the bout. My teammates were just as supportive. Even the ring announcer congratulated me. It’s all very nice of everyone to say, but all that’s going through my head is I had her, I was so close. All I needed was that 2:1:2. So Sandra Viselli, it was a good fight, but next time, the victory is mine. newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • March 18, 20097 AP WHITBY -- Above, Metroland reporter Crystal (Crimi) Evelyn lands a scoring blow to her opponent, Sandra Viselli, but, at bottom left, Ms. Crimi grimaces as Viselli lands a solid scoring shot of her own. At bottom right, Ms. Crimi’s co-workers, from left, Reka Szekely, Kristen Calis, Mike Johnston, Judi Bobbitt and Erin Hatfield, react to the ring display. Ms. Crimi made her boxing debut at the fight card entitled ‘The Brawl at B’s’, at Johnny B’s nightclub in Whitby on Saturday. Unfortunately, she lost a split decision to Ms. Viselli. AJ GROEN AND RON PIETRONIRO/ METROLAND Boxing debut ‘kind of a blur’ THE PUNCH THE COUNTERPUNCH THE CROWD REACTION WATCH the video story VIEW the photo gallery @ newsdurhamregion.com So Sandra Viselli, it was a good fight, but next time, the victory is mine. 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Discuss concerns or suggestions you may haveinregardtosomeoftheopportunitiesandchallenges 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 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. 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 Pickering Animal Services presents... Location: Pickering Animal Shelter (15 Ressor Rd.) 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Contest details available online at sustainablepickering.com or by calling 905.683.7575 Register at www.earthhour.org P DURHAM -- Two teens have been charged in connection with a series of robberies after police uncovered a stash of stolen goods, including bay- onets and Samurai swords, at their home. The 17-year-old suspects were caught during a robbery at a Macs convenience store on Raven- scroft Road in Ajax on Feb. 22. Police said the suspects of that robbery matched the description of suspects behind two other rob- beries that occurred earlier that night -- one at a Hasty Market on Finch Avenue in Pickering and one at an Esso gas station on Kingston Road East in Ajax. In all three cases, imitation weapons were used to threaten employees and cash and merchandise were taken. On March 4, detectives from the DRPS robbery unit executed a search warrant at the home the two teens shared in Ajax and discovered 11 bay- onets, nine Samurai swords and a deactivated Thompson submachine gun. The items were stolen during a robbery at the Hero Army Surplus store in Oshawa on Jan. 23, police say. The two Ajax men have been charged with four counts each of robbery with a firearm, disguise with intent, weapons dangerous and possession of stolen property and are currently in custody. newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • March 18, 200910 AP Call to book your FREE session on how to REPAIR your credit. AUTOMOTIVE FINANCING MADE EASY YOUR DREAM CAR IS WAITING ... ALL MAKES AND MODELS Is Your Credit Broken or Just in Need of a Tune Up? GET HELP NOW 1-800-698-12861-800-698-1286 Contact Arron Malik Senior Credit Analyst WE FIX ALL KINDS OF CREDIT SITUATIONS ✔ Bankrupt ✔ Divorce ✔ New to Country ✔ Unsure Credit ✔ Slow Credit ✔ Bad Credit START REBUILDING YOUR CREDIT NOW www.creditmechanics.ca www.hiresomeonetoday.com FIND OUT HOW If you have information about the investigation: CALL Det. Horrocks 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5361 CRIMESTOPPERS: ANONYMOUS tips can be made to Dur- ham Regonal Police at 1-800-222-8477 CRIME Ajax thefts lead police to Samurai swords Company wanted financial aid for housing project BY KEITH GILLIGAN kgilligan@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- A developer planning to con- struct a 566-bedroom student residence has been turned down for financial relief by Dur- ham Region. By a 16-9 vote, Regional councillors reject- ed a request from Dundurn Edge Develop- ments to defer payment of development charges on the $27-million project for five years. Following the vote, Carlo Di Gioac- chino of Dundurn said his plan is to “go back to the City of Oshawa and see what we can do to get the project launched. We want to do something in Oshawa. Right now, we’re looking for a way to get the project done in Oshawa. That’s my focus. “Unfortunately, the biggest benefactor doesn’t want to find a way to put in the proj- ect,” Mr. Di Gioacchino said. The six-storey building would be in Oshawa on Simcoe Street, near Durham Col- lege and the University of Ontario Institute of Technology. The City of Oshawa has already agreed to forgo property taxes of about $2.7 million for about five years. That money would be used to clean contaminated soil on the site, he said. Dundurn would pay the development charges in five years, with interest, Mr. Di Gioacchino told councillors. It would total about $1.5 million. “The credit market has tightened up con- siderably since we launched the program,” Mr. Di Gioacchino said, in explaining why Dundurn wants the DCs deferred. “We’ve offered to repay the development charges within five years, with interest.” “We, as the Region, are not financiers,” Clarington Mayor Jim Abernethy said. “That’s the responsibility of the bank. The developer is asking us to finance this project. It’s not what our business is.” “Things have changed. These are extraor- dinary times. In times of difficulty, we have to invest in things that do good. A university does good,” Oshawa Councillor John Henry said. “What is the fallout if we do it for one. If we do it for one, we’ll get request after request after request,” said finance committee chair- woman and Scugog Mayor Marilyn Pearce. “It’s against everything we’ve done here,” she said. “It’s not the first time we’ve gone through a recession.” newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • March 18, 200911 AP TRAVEL RECREATION LIFESTYLE HEALTH & WELLNESS PRIZES SEMINARS FEATURING KEYNOTE SPEAKERS REFRESHMENTS FASHION SHOW Wendy Weber, 905-579-4400 ext. 2215 Laurie McCaig, 905-683-5110 ext. 230 Metroland Durham Region Media Group presents: LIVE WELL,LIVE WELL,LOVE LOTS & LOVE LOTS & LAUGH OFTEN atLAUGH OFTEN at 2 DAYS OF FUN! this year’s 50+50+ SHOWSHOW FREE ADMISSION Tues., May 26th 10 am – 5 pm Wed., May 27th 10 am – 3 pm Dinner & Dance Wed. 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LEARNING TO MAKE A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE™ AJ GROEN / METROLAND Trying her hand at puppets PICKERING -- Ajax’s Justine Veillette works on a hand puppet during an activ- ity day at the Pickering Nuclear Info Centre recently. The day also included crafts and a puppet show as part of the centre’s March Madness program. DURHAM -- The Humane Society of Durham Region hosts its sixth annual golf tournament in June . All funds raised at this year’s event will go to help rebuild after a devastating fire in Decem- ber. The tournament includes 18 holes of golf, a ninth-hole snack, barbecue dinner and a chance to win prizes. The cost is $100 per person. 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TICO 50008767 FALLSVIEW CASINO RESORT IN NIAGARA FALLS EVERY FRIDAY & SUNDAY $15 PER PERSON FRIDAY & SUNDAY RECEIVE A BUFFET VOUCHER Departures from Oshawa, Pickering & Bowmanville *All persons must be 19 years of age or older with valid Government issued photo I.D. to board coach. Know your limit and play within. JASON LIEBREGTS / METROLAND Listen to the music AJAX -- Ashley Flis and her grandmother, Bonny Troop, listen to a performance while attending a fundraising concert organized by the Ontario Music Teachers’ Association. The fundraiser, held recently at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Ajax, was in aid of the Durham Humane Society. The afternoon included a number of performances by area music students. St. James’ port-a-pac to be knocked down this summer AJAX -- A St. James Catholic School port-a-pac is coming down fol- lowing a report on mould found inside. St. James’ principal brought forth the concern about mould to the Durham Catholic District School Board in late January, at which time the approximately 23-year-old port-a-pac was closed off. The port-a-pac’s six classrooms were relocated to inside the school. The port-a-pac has 7,000 square feet and was constructed on- site in 1986. The mould was inspected by consultant Pinchin Environmental, which provided options for dealing with it, said a report presented to the board. Mould was found in several locations around the perimeter of the port-a-pac and in its linking corridor. Air sampling found the mould growth to have a slight impact on airborne spore concen- trations inside. In carefully examining current enrolment and future projec- tions, staff recommended the unit’s demolition this summer, said Tim Robins, assistant superintendent, facilities services. Demolition is the cheapest solution at $108,700. The estimated cost includes engineering, environmental, and demolition struc- ture fees; demolition permits, and restoring the link from the main school building. Other options discussed by the school board included reha- bilitating the port-a-pac for an estimated $113,000 to $223,000; replacing it for $600,000; and replacing it with a permanent struc- ture for $1.4 million. Based on enrolment projections, all the students can fit inside the school, and a long-term port-a-pac isn’t required, said the report. EDUCATION Mould find means portables must go at Ajax school 24/7 LOCAL BREAKING NEWS, SPORTS, PHOTOS, VIDEO AND WEATHER >>newsdurhamregion.com DURHAM -- March is Nutrition Month, and Durham Region wants to help residents get on track. The Durham Region Health Department and Dieti- cians of Canada are promoting the importance of healthy eating, physical activity and the benefits of both through this year’s theme, Eating Well for an Active Lifestyle. Research shows that low physical activity levels of adults and children are a large contributor to obesity. Also, a recent Health Department survey reveals that close to half of Durham residents are not physically active enough to benefit their health. Good nutrition and an active lifestyle greatly affect having a healthy weight, which can reduce the risk of obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, certain types of cancer and osteoporosis. Canada’s Physical Activ- ity Guide states the health benefits of being physically active include better posture, balance, overall health and increased self-esteem. To promote the message of a healthy lifestyle, the health department will have a number of displays throughout the region. For more information: CALL 905-666-6241 VISIT www.durham.ca NUTRITION Healthy lifestyles promoted in Durham newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • March 18, 200914 AP #ONTACT!UDREY$EWITn$YNAMIC0UBLISHING%VENTS-ANAGEMENT0HONE EXT&AX  %MAILADEWIT DURHAMREGIONCOM -!2#(                                                                              !                                                                                              !                                         !                         0)#+%2).' -!2+%43 42!$%#%.42% 3QUIRES"EACH2D"AYLY3T ,ANDSCAPINGs'ARDEN!CCESSORIESs (OME$ECORs0ATIO&URNITUREs""1S (OME)MPROVEMENTSs!IR#ONDITIONING s(OT4UBSs3WIMMING0OOLSs$ECKS 2OOlNGs7INDOWSANDMUCHMORE $2.00 Admission at Door Melissa Mancini Business Reporter mmancini@durhamregion.com newsdurhamregion.comBusiness newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • March 18, 200915 AP Hiring climate looking grim for next quarter DURHAM -- A recent survey shows Durham Region employers expect a flat hiring climate for the second quarter of 2009. The data comes from an employment outlook survey from Manpower Inc., an employment services industry. Of the 10 sur- veyed industry sectors, employ- ers in the services sector report the most hopeful results for the April to June period of 2009, with a projected net employment out- look of 11 per cent once seasonal variations are removed from the data. Employers in the public administration and construction sectors expect a moderate quar- ter, both with net employment outlooks of 10 per cent. Other survey findings: 13 % of employers plan to hire for the upcoming quarter (April to June) expect cutbacks expect to maintain their current staffing levels are unsure of their staffing inten- tions for the upcoming quarter. Note: “Durham Region’s second quar- ter net employment outlook of zero per cent is a 13 percentage point decrease from the same time last year,” said Kim Murray, Manpower, Pickering. “It is also a two percentage point decrease from the previous quarter, indicat- ing a limited hiring climate for the second quarter of 2009.” TRENDset 13 % 73 % 1 % Smart business owners get diversifying BY MELISSA MANCINI mmancini@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- News that the auto sector is in trouble is everywhere. Multinational companies asking for gov- ernment loans. Vehicle sales figures drop- ping every month. Possible bankruptcy. Buyouts, shifts cuts and layoffs. While Jason Bowen has yet to feel the effects of the troubled industry -- in fact, most of the time his auto shop is booming -- he is preparing for the worst by applying his skills to less fragile sectors. Mr. Bowen owns Trim Tech Interiors and Glass, an auto shop in north Oshawa. He calls his new business strategy “diversifying for survival.” He doesn’t want to wait for the worst to hit his business to look elsewhere for jobs. So when customers stop spending as much money customizing their cars, Mr. Bowen will be ready. “You can’t be in a General Motors town and have all your eggs in one basket,” he said. So he’s created two spin-off businesses to make sure contracts keep rolling in. In addition to recovering and restoring car interiors, Mr. Bowen does restoration work on medical equipment and restaurant fur- niture. He has refinished booths in local restau- rants and medical chairs in doctor’s offices. “In clinical doctor’s offices, chemical cleaners can rip the material on the exami- nation tables,” he said. This is not only unsightly but can be a health hazard if germs get into the foam inside the chairs and table, Mr. Bowen said. At Welcome to Wellness chiropractic clinic in Whitby, Mr. Bowen has recovered adjust- ment tables that had seen better days. “This is an upscale place and we want the right image,” chiropractor Philip Smith said. And while he was refurbishing chiro- practic adjustment tables at the clinic, Mr. Bowen had another idea. He’s teamed up with Dr. Smith to offer clients a new service that improves the comfort level for driv- ers who are in their cars for long periods. Many people spend hours each day in their cars, whether commut- ing to work, chauffeuring children around or just running errands. That time spent sitting can really ruin good posture, Dr. Smith said. So it was a natural fit to offer a service to correct posture while driving. “We started talking about how to work together as two different businesses that could benefit both of us,” Mr. Bowen said. “We re-pad the seats to fit the customer, so it’s not a generic seat for the masses.” Dr. Smith will do an ergonomic assessment of the customer’s needs while they sit in their car and Mr. Bowen fixes the seats. A bad seat can cause tense muscles or push a driver too close to the wheel, which is dangerous, Mr. Bowen said. And a newly-padded seat can offer better posture in the long term, he said. “It’s almost therapy while you are sitting, which is pretty cool.” Mr. Bowen said he is believer in the ben- efits of chiropractic care because he’s seen the change treatments have made in his life. “I haven’t felt this good in years,” he said. When the going gets tough “ You can’t be in a General Motors town and have all your eggs in one basket. Jason Bowen, owner, Trim Tech Interiors and Glass “PHOTO BY WALTER PASSARELLA WHITBY -- Car interiors expert Jason Bowen, right, is expanding and diversifying his busi- ness, Trimtech Interior and Glass, by recovering chairs and medical equipment such as those found in Dr. Phil Smith’s, left, Welcome to Wellness Clinic. He’s also working on restau- rant and bar seating as well as autos. INNOVATION newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • March 18, 200916 AP WOW! • TOYS • BEDS • TREATS • CLOTHING • BRUSHES • LITT • PEE PADS and more! NOW $14.99 MARCH 21ST & 22ND • 10AM - 6PM for more information call our Oakville Location at 905.257.4611 550 Beck Cr. Ajax 9/57/5,$"% #2!:9 4/-)334()3 :Ua]`mCkbYXUbXCdYfUhYX  ZcfCjYf'(MYUfg SAVE UP TO 90% OFF REGULAR RETAIL PRICES IS COMING TO YOUR TOWN AJAX! AT THE CONVENTION CENTRE Your local retail store Small Tool Large Tool $39.99_ $49.99 R. 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Drover started the company in the 1980s and was dedicated to his busi- ness as the chairman right up until his death in February, En-Pro’s senior vice president John Kiemele said. Originally from the Maritimes, Mr. Drover was a “salt of the earth kind of guy,” he said. “He was so positive, he never worried about anything,” Mr. Kiemele said. “He had a great sense of humour.” Mr. Drover’s career started in Montreal where he learned all he could about selling and customer service. He was so successful he was transferred to New York City. It was while he was in New York that he gained his vast knowledge of the energy and commodities industry. The company Mr. Drover started over two decades ago provides pricing solutions for industries including the transportation, industrial, medical, institutional and com- mercial sectors in Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. Its head office is in Oshawa. “He was the ultimate sales professional and he was successful because he truly believed in his product,” he said. Mr. Kiemele worked for Mr. Drover for 20 years. When he started at the company he didn’t have much experience. He said he will remember Mr. Drover as someone who worked hard to nurture new talent. “He was absolutely the type of guy that believed in finding someone who may not have much experience but was hard work- ing and diligent,” Mr. Kiemele said. His dedication to finding the right employees is evident in the family atmo- sphere at En-Pro and the low turnover rate in the office, he said. When “the old fashioned business man” wasn’t working to build his business he loved to spend his summers in Newcastle, on his boat, Mr. Kiemele said. En-Pro was incorporated in 1985. It is a privately held corporation with approxi- mately 10,000 North American client loca- tions. OBITUARY LES DROVER Top three apprenticeship myths Over the past several years, the message from stakeholders in the skilled trades has been consistent: We are facing a shortage of skilled workers in a variety of sectors. If this is the situation, and there are sta- tistics aplenty to indi- cate it is, then why are many young peo- ple scratching their heads when it comes to securing a first- year apprenticeship? I’ve compiled my top three apprenticeship myths, along with some tips to help those seeking an entry-level position. Myth 1 There are two skilled trades: Electrician and plumber Tip: Megan Orozco is a job developer at the John Howard Society’s Whitby office. She recommends that youth seeking an entry-level apprenticeship research the variety of skilled labour careers out there. Individuals should also be aware of wheth- er they have the skills needed to be suc- cessful in their trade of choice. If becoming an electrician is your goal, that’s great. But if, like me, no amount of studying will ever prepare you to divide 120 amps by 15 volts -- then maybe it’s time to look at one of the other 153 apprenticeship choices. Eighty of those choices are profiled in an updated guide produced by tradeabil- ity.ca. Available by contacting the Durham Region Local Training Board, Your Guide to the Skilled Trades in Durham Region: The Apprenticeship Process is a helpful tool in discovering the diversity of careers avail- able.. Myth 2 I can easily pursue an apprenticeship in a field where I have no related experience Tip: Experience related to your job inter- est is essential. This doesn’t necessarily have to be paid experience either. Demol- ishing and re-building grandpa’s garage counts. There are a lot of skills that can be drawn out from those tasks and pitched to an employer. Now, want to be a general carpenter but never picked up a hammer? That’s going to be harder. Myth 3 Finding an employer shouldn’t be as diffi- cult as it is. The skilled trades are no different from any other in field in that finding an entry- level job is not easy. Tip: Tap every resource you can. Meet with an employment counsellor/job devel- oper, take an aptitude test with a union, deliver resumes in person, post your resume on tradeability.ca, take a college course, continue to garner experience in jobs related to your ultimate goal. Danielle Mosey is a board member of the Durham Region Local Training Board. DANIELLE MOSEY OPINION Sports Brad Kelly Sports Editor bkelly@durhamregion.com newsdurhamregion.com Whitby’s Andrew Martin a former WWE champion BY BRAD KELLY bkelly@durhamregion.com WHITBY -- Bob Martin is remembering his son as someone who absolutely loved the lifestyle associated with being a professional wrestler, but knew it was taking a toll on his body. Martin spoke briefly by phone on Monday after learning his son, Andrew, had been found dead on Friday at his Florida apartment. The Whitby native and graduate of Henry Street High School was known worldwide by his ring persona ‘Test’, a short form for Testos- terone because of his aggressive style in the ring. He was just 33 years old. “He always said, ‘Dad, I will never live as long as you’,” said the elder Martin, who was trying to fight back the emotions of the past few days along with his wife, Margaret. A statement from the Tampa Police Depart- ment says a neighbour called Friday evening to report she could see into Martin’s apartment through a window, and that Martin appeared motionless for several hours. Police respond- ed at about 8 p.m. to Martin’s apartment to dis- cover he was dead. At this time, there is no indi- cation of foul play. An autopsy is expected to reveal the cause of death. Martin had just returned from a tour of Japan, and was planning to leave on another earlier this week to Europe. He would have turned 34 on Tuesday. Martin was a former champion with World Wrestling Entertainment after debuting with the organization in 1998. Along the way he wore the belts of Intercontinental, Hardcore, Europe- an and tag team champion. “He just loved the lifestyle, but he knew it was taking its toll on him,” said his dad of the hec- tic schedule performers keep and the physical punishment their bodies are put through on a nightly basis. A chance meeting with Bret ‘The Hitman’ Hart at a party following a wrestling show in Toronto helped launch Martin’s career in pro wrestling. Although he travelled the world, he always remembered where he roots were. “Whenever I’m asked where my favourite place in the world is I always say Oshawa,” said Martin during a 2003 interview with This Week. “I love to come back home because it’s the greatest place in the world. It’s where all my friends and family are.” He was promoting a show at the Oshawa Civic Auditorium at the time that he would head- line in a match against Scott ‘Big Poppa Pump’ Steiner, noting he had attended a number of shows at the arena with his dad while grow- ing up, but he had never wrestled in his home- town. A memorial service will be held at All Saints Anglican Church in Whitby at a later date.newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • March 18, 200917 AP HOCKEY Junior clubs team up for camp DURHAM -- With hockey season wrapping up, preparations for the 2009- 10 season are already underway for some. Metro East Junior Hockey Limited, run by Whitby Fury GM Frank Robinson, is holding a quartet of camp sessions April 6-9 at the Campus Ice Centre in Oshawa, and spots remain available. Each session consists of one hour of skill development and condi- tioning drills, followed by 30 minutes of scrimmage time. Two sessions will be run each night with two teams, one from 8-9:30 p.m., the other from 9:30- 11 p.m. The first day will be under the direction of Pickering Panthers head coach Bill Brady and his staff, while Curtis Hodgins, coach and GM of the Bowmanville Eagles, will put the kids through the motions for the second day of camp. Ajax Attack head coach Carey Durant is slated to run the third day, while Fury coach John Winder will be charged with operating the fourth and final day. The camp is designed for players entering their bantam, minor midget and junior A tryouts which will occur later in the month. For more information contact Frank Robinson at frobinson@rogers. com or 905-426-5824. TRACK AND FIELD Tingling first at provincials DURHAM -- Dwayne Tingling hit the finish line first at the AO Ontario Indoor Junior Provincial Track and Field Cham- pionships, winning the U16/Midget 400m race. He was clocked in a personal indoor best time of 53.13 seconds at the meet, held earlier this month at the Toronto Track and Field Centre. Tingling has established himself as the athlete to beat heading into the out- door high school track season, with a lot more to come from this very talented young athlete. BOXING Karatella wins in walkover AJAX -- Ahmed Karatella has added a national championship title to his impressive resumé in the ring. The 17-year-old boxer from Ajax won the 48kg Youth class at the nation- al championships in Edmonton recently by walkover. Karatella fights out of the Tillers Boxing Gym in Scarborough. Wrestler ‘Test’ found dead FILE PHOTO WHITBY -- Andrew ‘Test’ Martin (bottom) was found dead in his Florida home on Friday night. The 33-year-old former Whitby resident headlined a 2003 show at the Oshawa Civic Auditorium when he wrestled Scott ‘Big Poppa Pump’ Steiner. Pickering’s Warbutton named to Canada’s U-17 team DURHAM -- Five players from Durham Region are among the 26 recently named to Canada’s national under-17 rugby team. Ade Ojo, Cam Stones, Aaron Mil- ton and Ben Thompson, students at Sinclair Secondary School in Whitby, as well as Geoff Warbur- ton from Pickering’s Pine Ridge Secondary School made the grade following a week-long camp on Vancouver Island. The players will now have the opportunity to travel to England the first week of April to compete in the annual Millfield Interna- tional tournament, where they will play in a pool against Wales, the United States and Portugal. They are also strong candidates for Ontario’s under-18 team that will compete at the Canada Games next summer. For Mike Clayton, a rugby coach at Sinclair who also worked with these players in the Provincial under-16 program last summer, it’s a nice reward for all the hard work these players put into the sport. “I think I can speak for all of the coaches in all of the sports. We provide the opportunity and it’s up to the kids to take advantage of those opportunities,” Clayton says. “We’ve just been fortunate with these kids.” PROFESSIONAL WRESTLING RUGBY newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • March 18, 200918 AP Boys & Girls Welcome Ages 5 to 17 years old AJAX CENTRECOMNITYMU 9th Exciting Season By Phone: Call the info line and we’ll mail or fax you an application. By Mail: Pick up an application at Ajax C.C. anytime and mail to Ajax Summer Minor Hockey League Ages 5 to 17 years old May to August Season Primetime Games (weeknight games only) Jerseys Awards Certified Officials Computerized Stats NO Fundraising Required Pick. & Ajax Residents Welcome By Internet Register On-Line using your Credit Card. www.hmhl.bizland.com FOR INFORMATION OR REP. PLAYERS 3 ON 3 SUMMER HOCKEY CALL 905-649-6803 12 Week Schedule IN-PERSON REGISTRATION... Ajax Community Centre Saturday, March 21 at 9:30 am to 11:00 am ANNANDALEANNANDALE Call 905-683-3210 TRY A CURLING PARTY only $10.00 per person Great winter fundraiser or get together ADULT SOCIAL/RECREATIONAL SLO-PITCH LEAGUE WELCOMES NEW PLAYERS The West Shore Mixed Slo-Pitch League established since 1977 – male and female players ages 18 and up. Games played on Sundays at 4pm or 6pm in Pickering Family league. The annual “league only” Tournament weekend Friday, June 19th and Saturday, June 20th this year at Kinsmen Park fi elds. Picnic in August, playoffs late September, Gala banquet on Saturday, October 24, 2009. Team jersey and team photo provided. Registration fee is only $90 – hurry – space is limited. Information, photos and downloadable registration form available on the website: http://www.wsmsp.com. Questions – can call 905.668.3832 or email convenor@wsmsp.com Deliver completed and signed registration form with your cheque payable to West Shore Mixed Slo-Pitch Association to: Grant Johnston, Treasurer, 204-152 Harwood Avenue South, Ajax, ON,L1S 2H6 No Team Entries 24/7 LOCAL BREAKING NEWS, SPORTS, PHOTOS, VIDEO AND WEATHER >>nnewsdurhamregion.comSUBMITTED PHOTO Monarchs win it all PICKERING -- The St. Mary Monarchs junior boys’ hockey team finished the season as champions of LOSSA, winning the final series over Paul Dwyer. It was a great season of hockey at the school, as the senior boys’ team is off to North Bay for the Quad-A OFSSA championships (March 25-28), while the girls’ team just missed out on a trip to OFSAA after losing the deciding game of their semifinal series against Paul Dwyer in a shootout. Begg not giving up on pro ball yet Uxbridge pitcher still looking for contract BY BRAD KELLY bkelly@durhamregion.com UXBRIDGE -- Chris Begg has seen it happen before during his professional playing career, and now he’s hoping it doesn’t hap- pen to him. The Uxbridge pitcher is at home now after Cana- da’s surprising early exit from the World Baseball Classic following a pair of losses in pool play to the United States and Italy. What was supposed to be a long run in the tourna- ment, turned into nothing more than an extended weekend. While most of the ros- ter packed up and vacated the clubhouse to return to spring training with their respective organizations, Begg returned home to ponder his future. He is a player without a team at the moment. “You always feel unfor- tunate for the guys who get pushed out the door and aren’t ready to quit and have to go a differ- ent way,” he said. “I’m not looking forward to that happening.” The World Baseball Classic was to serve as an audition for Begg, without a pro contract after get- ting released from the San Francisco Giants organiza- tion last July by the Triple- A affiliate Fresno Grizzlies. The 29-year-old did make one appearance, tossing an inning and a third in the 6-5 loss to the United States. He was touched up for two hits, one of them a home run, while striking out one and walking one. The atmosphere was electric at Rogers Cen- tre in Toronto, reminding Begg of the days when he sat in the stands as a fan, watching the Blue Jays win back-to-back World Series titles in 1992 and ‘93. “I always say that I could have a little nap in between innings on the bench. For me, it was trying to get that felling where I was really calm and relaxed,” he said of trying to keep his emo- tions under control, but admitting it was tough to do. “It was an awesome game to be a part of. I didn’t feel fantastic that game with my stuff, but I didn’t feel awful.” The stunner was the 6-2 loss to Italy in the second outing in a game Canada was a heavy favourite. “After the game we were shocked to say the least,” he said. “We really didn’t expect to be out that early. Guys were just sit- ting there dumbfound- ed. Everyone in the club- house was pretty quiet. “It wasn’t a great feeling and unfortunately it’s a feeling I’ve had too many times with the team.” As for his future, Begg has contacted Triple and Double-A teams, as well as teams in Japan, Korea, Taiwan and Mexico, look- ing to land a spot on the mound. So far all the doors have been closed, as rosters are set. He is hoping that at some point soon, an organization needing an experienced pitcher will give him a call. “Right now, it’s tough,” he admits. “I want to still play and I’m still looking for a job.” Five golds for Pickering’s Mayer NEPEAN -- The Pickering Swim Club sent 22 athletes to the 2009 Jr. Provincials Championships (SC) in Nepean. Leading the charge was Emily Mayer, who compet- ed in the Female 12 year old age group, winning five gold medals, including 100 Back 1:08.01; 50 Free 27.87; 200 Free 2:13.89; 100 Free 1:00.05; 200 IM 2:29.88 and two bronze medals 200 Back 2:31.73; 400 Free 4:48.31. A total of 50 teams from across Ontario competed at this short-course meet host- ed by the Nepean Barracu- das and sanctioned by Swim Ontario. Other top-10 final finish- es by Pickering Swim Club members included: Jaime Baylon (13yr.) 100 Fly (1:06.22) 9th; 200 Fly (2:26.96) 8th Jose Baylon (17 yr.) 400 IM (4:39.77) 5th; 200 Breast 2:23.25 3rd; 200 IM (2:11.89) 6th; 200 Fly (2:14.39) 8th; 100 Breast 1:07.95 8th Ainsley Corkum (16 yr.) 1500 Free (17:38.68) 3rd Alec Crawford (11 yr.) 50 Breast (42.97) 6th Caroline Gomba (13 yr.) 1500 Free (17:45.83) 1st; 200 Free (2:10.37) 3rd; 800 Free (9:22.39) 2nd; 400 Free 4:34.81) 3rd Emily Goodwin (11 yr.) 200 Fly (2:56.03) 5th Shaun Hanycz (11 yr.) 50 Breast (42.01) 2nd Alex Lee (11 yr.) 200 Breast (3:02.01) 7th; 100 Breast (1:25.92) 8th Kent Leng (12 yr.) 200 Fly (2:43.28) 9th; 400 Free (4:47.35) 6th Robert Masters (15 yr.) 200 Breast (2:35.18) 8th; 1500 Free (18:01.62) 9th Alison Russell (15 yr.) 1500 Free (18:05.82) 5th; 800 Free (9:33.62) 9th; 400 Free (4:39.14) 8th Amy Smith (11 yr.) 200 Back (2:43.94) 8th; 100 Breast (1:27.48) 10th Michelle Spencer (16 yr.) 1500 Free (18:02.29) 8th Meghan Toswell (14 yr.) 1500 Free (18:18.29) 7th Katie Webster (15 yr.) 1500 Free (17:51.84) 3rd; 200 fly (2:26.58) 8th; 400 Free (4:34.50) 6th Other Pickering Swim Club members who swam in this meet displaying their best times and greatest improve- ment were: Reanna Corkum (11 yr.) 200 Fly 3:30.66, -14.17 improvement; Carleen Gint- er (14 yr.) 800 Free 9:43.46, -4.14 improvement; Philip Kay (9 yr.) 400 Free 5:15.03, -9.74 improvement; Andrew Kay (13 yr.) 400 Free 4:41.24, -5.43 improvement; War- ren Mayer (10 yr.) 400 Free 5:18.52, -14.28 improvement; Hollie Smith (14 yr.) 400 IM 5:34.27, -7.20 improvement. SWIMMING WORLD BASEBALL CLASSIC ONTARIO HOCKEY LEAGUE Gens miss playoffs by one point OSHAWA -- It wasn’t the end the Oshawa Generals envisioned. Though club brass had no illusions the club would con- tend for a Memorial Cup, they didn’t foresee missing the Ontario Hockey League playoffs. The Generals came up a point short of both Peterborugh and Sudbury, who finished in seventh and eight place respectively in the Eastern Conference. “We knew we were going to have some growing pains, but did I expect us not to make the playoffs? No,” owner Rocco Tullio said on Monday, a day after the Gen- erals were ousted from con- tention via a 5-4 shootout loss to Brampton, which left them 25-35-2-6 overall. newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • March 18, 200919 AP 2130 Lawrence Ave. E. 416-701-1201 www.medixschool.ca Interested in a career in Healthcare? 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Some sales ex- perience is preferred but not necessary for the right per- son. Call 416-479-0255 be- tween 9am - 4pm Houses for Sale $ Sales Help & Agents PHONE SALES REP. want- ed. Must be experienced in Phone Sales, self starter making outgoing calls, confi - dent communication skills, good problem solving skills, must be organized & motivat- ed by challenges. Make $48,000 +, 1st Yr. Info available E-mail request to: cody@adrmarketingon- line.com General Help Sales Help & Agents WANTED Licensed Realtor. No Cold-Calling, All Appoint- ments & Leads Supplied, Make $100,000 + 1st Yr. More info available by email request to: cody@adrmarke- tingonline.com Hospital/Medical /Dental DENTAL ASSISTANT-re- ceptionist (need both experi- ences) for dental offi ce in Ajax. Two years recent expe- rience. Logitech experience, Harp certifi ed, full time. Please fax resume to (416)447-4483. DENTAL RECEPTIONIST required. Full-time for busy Scarborough offi ce, includes evenings and weekends. Please fax resume to: 905- 837-0468. LEVEL II DENTAL Assistant required for Ortho offi ce. 3 days per week. Please reply to File #374, c/o Oshawa This Week, P.O. Box 481, 865 Farewell St. Oshawa, ON L1H 7L5 Houses for Sale $ Hospital/Medical /Dental PHYSIOTHERAPY Assistant needed to work full-time, Monday-Friday, 9am-3pm in Long Term Care home in Newcastle. Please send re- sumes to rehab.wellness @sympatico.ca or call (416)209-4251. RMT NEEDED for busy well- ness clinic. Please email re- sume ighcw.job@gmail.com or fax to (905) 433-8144. General Help Hospital/Medical /Dental RPNs Needed For inquiries or to apply send resume: T: 416-286-1080 x314 F: 416-286-1709 Email:hr@ synergyemployment.ca www.synergy employment.ca Houses for Sale $ Government of Canada is offering assistance $25,000.00/person to purchase your fi rst home. Free report available at 1-800-596-2052 ID #1053 Free recorded message Investment/ Business PropertiesI VIDEO RETAIL/RENTAL business in Port Perry. Own- er retiring. $49,000. Excellent owner- operated opportunity. Reader's Choice business of the year for 5X. Call Brian 905-922-5678. Industrial/ Commercial SpaceI COMMERCIAL SPACE Simcoe S. Oshawa. Over 1100 sq. ft with lots of park- ing. Avail. immediately. Call 905-666-4670 PARK/BLOOR OSHAWA, INDUSTRIAL UNIT, available immediately. 1,425sq.ft. Call 905-579- 5077 or 905-571-3281. STORAGE UNITS 10' x 20' Wilson Rd. S. Oshawa. Un- heated. $125. - $135. per mo. Call (905)725-9991 Offices & Business Space BROOKLIN Commercial space 71 Baldwin (down- town) 300, 600, 1100-sq.ft. ground fl oor retail or sec- ond fl oor fi nished offi ce space w/reception area. Available immediately. 416- 704-1627 e-mail for photos: kgold@bellnet.ca HOUSE FOR RENT, 192 Athol St.E, 2-storey, 1 block from new court house. Ideal for professional fi rm, free parking, $1500/month, plus heating and utilities. Call (905)436-0100. Business OpportunitiesB 45+? TURN YOUR retire- ment thinking on its head! 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Payments you can afford @ 0% interest by up to 70%by up to 70% 1st, 2nd, & 3rd MORTGAGES BANKS DROP RATES!!! BELOW BANK RATES 5-Yr Fixed Rate @ 4.15% 5-Yr Variable Rate @ 3.25% WE SPECIALIZE IN: • Debt Consolidation • Secured Line of Credits • 2nd Mortgages to 100% • Mortgage/Tax Arrears POWER OF SALE STOPPED Call Will Butler TODAY!! 1-877-568-9255 416-540-5977 www.butlermortgage.ca HomeGuard Funding Ltd. Lic #10409 PRIVATE FUNDS- 1st, 2nd mortgages. Consolidate bills, low rates. No appraisal need- ed. Bad credit okay. Save money. No obligation. No fees OAC. Call Peter 1-877- 777-7308, Mortgage Leaders Apartments & Flats for RentA ! KING/WILSON, OSHAWA Quiet building, near shop- ping, transportation. Utilities, parking included. 2-bedroom apts. Available April/May 1st. Call (905)571-4912 until 6:00pm. 1 BDRM APT - Available anytime or Mar 1. Located at 350 Malaga, Oshawa $725/mnth, all inclusive, no pets. Call 905-242-4478 or 905-435-0383. Apartments & Flats for RentA 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 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 included. Laundry, No dogs. available. 905-576-2982, 905-626- 66199 2 SMALL BEDROOM apart- ment for rent. $700 + hydro, fi rst/last required, $300 dam- age deposit. Available April 1st. Call (905)439-0048, be- tween 7pm & 10pm. 2-BEDROOM BASEMENT, near Ritson Rd/401. Bright, clean, fridge/stove, laundry facilities. Near bus route, parking, no pets/smoking. $750/month, fi rst/last, all in- clusive. References. Available April 1st. (905)233- 4397. 2-BEDROOM, SEMI at- tached apartment, separate driveway, fenced yard, laun- dry, separate entrance. $800/month, inclusive. Must see! Ask for Christina or Gary (905)743-0246. 3 BEDROOM apartment, $1050 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 72 ROWE ST. OSHAWA, 2 Bedroom Upper fl oor Duplex $825 plus hydro, Includes: Fridge, Stove, Parking, F/P, Laundry facilities.1298 Cedar St. Oshawa, Spacious 3 Bedroom Main Floor Duplex $865 plus Utilities, Includes: Fridge, Stove, Parking, Fenced Yard.639 Cubert St. Oshawa, 2 Bedroom in 6 plex $800.00 includes Utilities, Fridge, Stove, Laun- dry Facilities, Parking. All Available Immediately, First Last Required, Deposit with Application, ABLE MANAGE- MENT 905-725-9593 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 2 & 3 bedroom apartments Close to school, shopping, hospital On-site superintendent & security. Rental Offi ce Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (905)686-0845 or (905)686-0841 Eve. viewing by appt. www.ajaxapartments.com Apartments & Flats for RentA AJAX HARWOOD/ROSS- LAND, bright modern one bdrm basement apt, ground level walkout, own laundry, shower only, one parking, $850/mo inclusive. Condolyn Mgt. 905-428-9766 AJAX - 2-BEDROOM base- ment apt. - Must See! $875 inclusive. Laundry, parking, cable, separate entrance. Available May lst. No smok- ing, no pets. (905)683-3966. AJAX One bedroom walkout basement. 5 appliances. $725/mo. Westney & Hwy 2, avail April 1. Call (905)683- 9006 or 416-410-1711 AJAX, 1 bedroom basement apartment in South end, 4pc bath, lots of kitchen cup- boards, $750/month inclu- sive, fi rst/last. No smok- ing/pets. Available May lst (905)427-7916 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 leave message. 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 AVAILABLE immediately- Ajax. 2-BEDROOM, BASEMENT, $850/month. Upper level, clean 4-bed- rooms, 3-baths, main fl oor laundry, garage, $1350/plus 2/3 utilities. Prefer non-smok- er, no pets. Dennis Morgan (416)587-0060, (905)831- 9500. BOWMANVILLE immaculate Two 1-bedroom apts. Avail April 15. Security entrance very clean building, all inclu- sive, includes appliances, utilities, parking and laundry facilities. 905-697-1786, 905- 666-1074 BOWMANVILLE, Spacious, clean, 2-bedroom basement. Separate entrance, large eat- in kitchen, large livingroom, $875/month, all inclusive, 1-parking, laundry. No pets/smoking. First/last. Ref- erences. Available April 1st. (905)718-3068. 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 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.electricityforum.com/ rental.htm 905-426-9119 or rwh@rogers.com Apartments & Flats for RentA 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. 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 LUXURY SPACIOUS 1 bed- room apartment overlooking park & Lake Scugog. 5-appli- ances, excellent location. Downtown Water Street, Port Perry. Call 905-728-7361 Mon.- Fri. 8-5 p.m. NEAR OSHAWA centre, 1- bedroom apt., $700/mo, in- clusive, parking, private en- trance, no pets, First/last re- quired. Available immediately (905)436-3363. NORTH OSHAWA One bed- room April lst/May lst. Two bedroom. May lst. Clean, family building. Heat, hydro and two appliances includ- ed. Pay cable, parking, laun- dry facilities. (905) 723- 2094 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 OSHAWA, large 1- bedroom apts, clean, quiet, secure building, laundry on site, $700/month, Call Vic (905)665-8983. ONE BEDROOM basement apartment in Whitby. Separ- ate entrance, close to amenities, $700/month, all inclusive, with satellite and laundry. No pet/smoking. First/last. (905)721-1862. OSHAWA 1 BEDROOM APTS, Simcoe/King. Clean, quiet building, $650/mo. Call 416-577-0403 or 647-293- 0450 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 large bachelor basement, separate en- trance, galley kitchen, shared parking, laundry, cable, all utilities included, wireless in- ternet avail. No smok- ing/pets. April 1st. $675/mo. (905)409-5409. OSHAWA near OC, 3 bed- room, 1.5 bath in 4-plex. Available immediately. 2- bedroom in 6-plex, available April 1st. No pets, laundry, parking, fi rst/last. 905-665- 5537. OSHAWA, Central Area, 17 Quebec St. 1-bedroom apt, $500 plus heat and hydro. First/last, references required. Call 905-259-5796. Apartments & Flats for RentA 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, 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, ELGIN ST. E, 1- bedroom, water, Hydro, gas included. $725/month, fi rst/last, references. No dogs. Available April 1st. (905)914-6578. OSHAWA, WILSON/OLIVE, renovated main fl oor 3-bed- room apt., appliances and utilities included. Parking & backyard w/storage shed. Near amenities. April 1st. $1175/month. 905-809-4512. OSHAWA- Ritson/Bloor, nice and clean 1-bedroom apt for rent. $650 and $700/month everything included, fi rst/last, available April 1st. No dogs Call (905)995-8316. OSHAWA-Nicely decorated 2-bedroom apt., in clean well-maintained building. Heat, water, parking includ- ed, on-site laundry, near schools, shopping, transit. Available April-lst. $725/mo+hydro. 905-721- 2534 to view. PICKERING - Whites/401 - 2 Bdrm Basement Apt, Lrge Liv Rm, Kit, Laund, Pking. No Smoking, Avail immed, $900 inclusive. Call Dan 416- 574-9522. 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, Whites/Finch, legal spacious 2-bedroom basement apt, sep entrance, 1-parking, livingroom, eat-in kitchen. Clean. $900/mo in- cludes utilities. First/last, ref- erences required. No pets/smoking Immediate. (905)837-9366. 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. SIMCOE/MILL OSHAWA, near 401. Nice, clean, quiet building, near shopping, transportation. Utilities in- cluded. 1-bedroom, $769, 3- bedroom, $999, available now, fi rst/last. (905)436-7686 until 8pm. 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 - 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 1-bdrm available immediately, in house with big backyard, nice family area, separate entrance, fi re- place, laundry, parking, $795+/mo, Call 905-666- 2777. 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 Whitby's Best Building newly renovated suite 2-BEDROOM extra-large in clean, quiet bldg, freshly painted, beautiful Whitby neighbourhood. Ideal adult lifestyle bldg. insuite storage, onsite laundry. Incredible value! Available April 1st 905-668-7758 viewit.ca (vit #17633) WHITBY, FRESHLY reno- vated, bright, spacious 1- bedroom apt. Located on quiet residential street. Steps to public transit. Heat/park- ing, included. Onsite laundry. Please call 905-809-0168. WHITBY, large bright, excel- lent condition, 3-bdrm apt. with balcony. 2 appliances. Quiet building, parking, in- cludes utilities. $1200/mo. Available April 1st. Call 905- 432-4168. WHITBY- 3-BEDROOM Apartment. Spacious, clean, bright unit with en suite laun- dry, 4-appliances included. Non smokers. No pets. 1-year lease, First/last. $1150 plus utilities. Available May 1st. 905-442- 6415. WHITBY-Large quiet 2-bdrm, new carpet, fresh paint, new appliances, secured front door, new windows, very clean, parking, near GO/amenities. No smoking /pets. (416)498-4770, (416)577-8963. 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 BOWMANVILLE New 1-bed- room + den, top fl oor low rise luxury building, balcony, mins to 401/shopping, appli- ances/parking, ensuite laun- dry, gas heat, w/a/c, secure building/locker, no smok- ing/pets. $900+Hydro. April lst. 905-550-8321. 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. 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. Houses for Rent ! $ !AAAA ABA-DABA- DOO- Own for You! 6 months free- than own! No down payment- NO Problem! For as low as $692/month P.I.T. OAC. Minimum Family Income $30,000, Good Credit. Ken Collis Broker, Coldwell Banker RMR Real Estate (905)728-9414 1-877-663-1054 kencollis@sympatico.ca 3-BEDROOM BACKSPLIT Duplex, main fl oors, beautiful Grandview/Cherrydown Oshawa. 4-appliances, gas fi replace, fenced yard, large newer shed, double drive- way, avail. April 1st. First/last, $1095 (nego- tiable)+ utilities. No pets/pre- fer no-smokers, references. (905)404-9489. 3-BEDROOM, 1-BATH, de- tached house, quiet child safe court, North Oshawa, 7-appliances, freshly painted, partly fi nished basement, garage, private parking. $1250/month, plus utilities, references required. (905)442-5852. Houses for Rent AAAA MANY houses for rent in Pickering, Ajax, Whit- by, Oshawa, Courtice, Bow- manville $1200-$4000 per month plus utilities Credit check, letter of employment, fi rst./last months required. Call Today Garry Bolen, Bro- ker, Century 21 Netview Realty Inc. Broker of Record, (905)404-2255. AJAX 3-BEDROOM de- tached bungalow, large yard, on clean, quiet street, near amenities, whole house. $1065 mo + utilities. (905)683-6203. AJAX, 3-BEDROOM, semi- detached house, main fl oor. Close to shopping and all amenities. Big backyard. Laundry, $1300/month, all in- clusive. Available May 1st. No pets/smoking. Call even- ings 905-619-2281. AVAILABLE IMMEDIATE- LY, Ajax, main level, clean 3 bedroom, laundry and appli- ances, A/C, lots of parking, near Durham plaza and Su- per Store. $1250 plus 2/3 utilities. No smoking/pets. 416-887-4348 BOWMANVILLE, Liberty/ Concession area, 3-bedroom house, $1100 plus utilities. No pets. Available April 1st. First/last, references required Call (647)668-0891 CENTRAL BOWMANVILLE, small 3 bedroom house. Stove/fridge, detached gar- age, yard, no smokers/dogs. $1150/month plus utilities. First/last. Available April 1st. (905)623-5278 FOR RENT (April 15 or May 1st) Bowmanville Great Neighborhood, close to schools and amenities. 2 + 1 bedroom bungalow, Non smokers, 1st and last plus utilities, references required $1400 monthly. Contact: 905-442-5500 or 905-409- 8850 LARGE NORTH END Oshawa available May 1st. 3-bedroom upper 2 fl oors of semi plus basement laundry & storage. No pets. Non- smoking. $1000/month plus utilities, fi rst/last required. (905)431-5081 NORTH EAST OSHAWA, 3 bedroom, 4 appliances, 2 car parking, close to schools and amenities, $1,275/month all inclusive. available May lst. Call (905)721-0122. 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, NEWLY renovat- ed, full detached 3-bedroom house. Everything all brand new. First/last, good credit a must. $1150/month, plus Hy- dro & Gas. Available imme- diately. Call (905)447-7355. PICKERING, Sandy- beach/Bayly. 3-bedroom main fl oor bungalow. Park- ing, laundry, A/C. Near GO/401/mall, lake. No smok- ing, small pets ok, condi- tions. $1250/month, fi rst/last, Available May 1st. (905)420- 6146, (905)999-1548. Still Renting? Why? Owning is Cheaper! First time buyers Only. Free list of homes, with pictures available with no money down! From $900mth. 1-800-596-2052 Use ID# 1065 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 WHITBY, HWY 2/Garden, 3- bedroom, main fl oor only, bright, clean, no smok- ing/pets. Big lot. $975/month plus hydro. Call (905)259- 8314 newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • March 18, 200921 Lovely private site with 32ft. Cobra trailer. Very clean. 2 decks, awning, storage building. MUST SELL!MUST SELL! make and offer. CALL 905-377-0361CALL 905-377-0361 PINNACLE PARKPINNACLE PARK (just north of Cobourg)(just north of Cobourg) AP I, Bevin Michael Moolenschot Bachelor of 505 Summerpark Crescent, Pickering ON L1V 7A8 intend to marry Heather Dianne Kilmartin Spinster of 505 Summerpark Crescent, Pickering ON L1V 7A8 at Cortona Town Hall, Cortona, Tuscany, Italy on July 14, 2009 Any person knowing of any lawful impediment to the marriage should without delay notify in writing to: Jamil Malik - Consular Offi cer & Ashley Tyler - Consular Assistant The British Consulate General 777 Bay Street, Suite 2800 Toronto, Ontario M5G 2G2 Receive a FREE Classifi ed Ad Thursday March 26th for items $250 or less, 12 words, 3 items only Email your ad to classifi eds@durhamregion.com EXHIBITORS WANTED 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 Townhouses for RentT AN OSHAWA SOUTH newly renovated town-house, 3-bedroom $999+ utilities. Close to schools & shopping. First/last. Call 416-880-4126. MODERN 3-BEDROOM, 2- bath, townhouse, in desirable Whitby Shores Community. Must see! $1350/month, plus utilities. Call (289)892-3111. 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 BROCK RD/FINCH Picker- ing, clean, quiet, large fur- nished bedsitting room. Pri- vate bathroom, shared kitch- en. Must love animals! Park- ing, cable/internet included, $550/mo. Available imme- diately. No smoking. (905)426-8525. OSHAWA HARMO- NY/ROSSLAND, unfur- nished room in townhouse, close to all amen & bus route no smoking/pets $500 all incl. Available April 1st. Call Jen (905)576-1161 OSHAWA, Thornton/Ross- land. 1 furnished room with shared kitchen & private en- trance, parking. Working gentleman preferred. No smoking/pets. $115/week. First/last 905-434-7532. PICKERING - WHITES RD/401, Room for rent, $450/month. No pets/smok- ing. First/last & references required. 416-917-4949. SHARE AJAX House, clean quiet adult occupied. Fur- nished, cable TV, internet, house phone, laundry, park- ing. First/last. Smoking out- side/no pets. from $425/in- clusive, no lease, www.sharemyhouse.ca 905- 391-3809. WHITBY, Oshawa border. Beautiful home! Very clean room, share kitchen/bath. Cable/internet, laundry, bus route, minutes from UOIT. Furnished/unfurnished. No smoking/pets. Male pre- ferred. $550/mo. (905)995- 2745, (905)728-0189 WHITES RD/STROUDS LANE - Furnished room for working person (preferred). Full kitchen, cable, bath- room. Available immediate- ly. $120/week. First/last re- quired. Call Mike 905-420- 1846. 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 LARGE FURNISHED or un- furnished master bedroom, own bath, walk in closet, share rest of house female preferred Williamsburg Whit- by shopping transit, parking available $500 plus 1/2 utilities. 647-724-5278 WORKING PROFESSION- AL seeks same or Student to share house, centrally locat- ed in Oshawa, close to all amenities, bus. Cable, phone, internet. $425/month. (905)243-0615 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 Campers, Trailers, Sites Legal Notices Boats & Supplies A PONTOON Boat wanted, please call 905-260-0172 Lost & FoundL LOST, LADIES RING, gold band with pearls and gar- nets. Keepsake, reward! (905)831-4722. Personals ATTRACTIVE PROFES- SIONAL MALE, aged 56 wishes to meet female com- panion. Send replies to: resptoad@yahoo.ca Nannies Live-in/out FULL TIME LIVE-IN nanny required for 2 children. Sa- lem & Rossland. 1-yr experi- ence req'd. 9.25/hr. Private accommodation for 369.25/month. Contact Liza @ (647)296-3940. Daycare Available LOOKING FOR QUALITY day care, Westney Rd. N. Reasonable rates, TLC, hot meals, smoke free environ- ment, nursing background, police check, fi rst aid/CPR. Call (905)428-0097. Music & Dance Instruction SINGING TECHNIQUE in the privacy of your own home Impressive Portfolio 905-431-3056 soundscolourful @gmail.com 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 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 Campers, Trailers, Sites Legal Notices Articles for SaleA 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. BED, ALL new Queen ortho- pedic, mattress, box spring in plastic, cost $900, selling $275. Call (416)779-0563 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 CONSTRUCTION EQUIP- MENT B.E. Larkin Equip- ment Ltd. Kubota Construc- tion, New Holland Construc- tion used equipment. Dur- ham, Clarington, Northum- berland Sales Rep Jim (647)284-0971 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. TRUCKLOADS OF NEW SCRATCH & DENT APPLI- ANCES new coin washers $699 and new coin dryers $599., also reconditioned coin washer and dryers available, new 24" and 30" ranges $399., wide selection of new and reconditioned ap- pliances available. Call us to- day, Stephenson's Applianc- es, Sales, Service, Parts. 154 Bruce St. Oshawa. (905)576-7448 Articles for SaleA Vendors WantedV Articles for SaleA ELEGANT BEVELLED glass diningroom table 62x43, 6 chairs, round klitchen pedes- tal table, 4 chairs (wood). Heavy solid wood corner cabinet (Sklar Peppler, Itali- tan sytling). Dark wood futon and chair, Springtek ma- tresses with dog pattern. Child's wood upholstered rocker. New upholstered ot- toman. Antique look wood rocking horse (unusual). All have to go, need room, all in very good condition. Best of- fer, Courtice (905)434-6359, message. 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. 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 Articles for SaleA Vendors WantedV Articles for SaleA 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 PIANO TECHNICIAN available for tuning, repairs & pre-purchase consultation. Used upright or grand acous- tic pianos for sale. Moving, rentals available. Call 905- 427-7631 or visit: www.barbhall.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 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. WANTED: COINS! Morgan Silver Dollars. Also interest- ed in small Canadian and USA hobbies coin collec- tions. (No paper money). Call any time. No Dealers Please!!!! (905)576-0905. Pets, Supplies, Boarding 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 CHOCOLATE LAB PUPS. CKC registered, vet checked, tattooed, dewormed, both parents on site, family raised. (905)344-7093. GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPS, Registered C.K.C., dewormed, papers, all shots, tattooed, 4 females left. Ref- erences available, $975 each. (905)987-1677. Cars for Sale 1981 CORVETTE, 350, auto, good body, drive train A1, needs some interior work. $12000 cert. or best offer (905)987-4140 NEED A CAR? 100% Credit Guaranteed, Your job is your credit, some down payment may be required. 200 cars in stock Call 877-743-9292 or apply online at www.needacartoday.ca 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 your scrap cars, truck, and vans! 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. $ $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 $100-$1000 Cash For Cars Dead or Alive Fast Free Towing 7 Days a Week (416)831-7399 1-866-256-2883 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 CUT COSTS, NOT QUALITY!!! Perfect Maid Service is now offering offi ce cleaning at very reasonable prices. Supervised and experienced staff. We do not cut corners. STRESS FREE!!! FULLY BONDED AND INSURED! Call 905-686-5424 House Cleaning Home Improvement A & A ROOFING For All Your Roofi ng Needs Repairs on: ● Roofi ng ● Eavestrough ● Soffi t ● Fascia ● Siding 647-990-ROOF (7663) ATTENTION TO DETAIL CONTRACTING Complete Basements, Bathrooms & Kitchens Crown Moulding Baseboards & Doors Interior Tiling, Hardwood & Laminate Flooring 905-621-0815 Garbage Removal/Hauling 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 HandymanH NEED A FRIEND WITH A TRUCK? ● Snow Removal ● Junk Removal ● Light Hauling ● Odd Jobs ● General Deliveries Reasonable Rates Call Hans anytime (905)706-6776 Painting & Decorating 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 House Cleaning Painting & Decorating TMS PAINTING & DECOR Interior & Exterior European Workmanship Fast, clean, reliable service (905)428-0081 Moving & Storage Apple Moving Dependable & Reliable Good Rates 24-hour Service Licenced/Insured (416)533-4162 (416)532-9056 DOAEC MOVING/DELIVERY ✓ fully insured and bonded ✓ honest & reliable ✓ reasonable rates ✓ Local/long distance (905) 426-4456 (416) 704-0267 House Cleaning CLEAN MOMENT Experienced European cleaning. Residential. Pickering & Ajax area. For service call 647-295-0771 "Clean is our middle name" Gardening, Supply, LandscapingG Retired Guys Lawncare & Gardening "We have the time to do it right" Licenced and Insured Spring Specials on the web! 289-200-0266 www.retiredguys.ca Tax & FinancialT TAX PREPARATION Personal taxes prepared by a professional accountant. Corporate Accounting, computerized bookkeeping, tax recovery from US tax casino winnings. Call JUDY KUKSIS CGA 905-426-2900 MENSIK, Susan Ann - It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden and unexpected passing of Susan on Sunday March 15, 2009. Susan, loving wife of Glenn Lang, loving stepmother of Richard, dear daughter of the late John and the late Catherine Mensik, beloved sister of the late Tommy, Patrick (Sharon), Kathleen (Joseph), Maureen (Raymond), Kevin (Noreen), Peggy (her twin sister) and Timothy. Susan will be sadly missed by her nieces, nephews, brothers in law, sisters in law, her extended family ,and her friends. Friends will be received at the ACCETTONE FUNERAL HOME, 384 Finley Ave, Ajax (905-428-9090) on Friday March 20, 2009 from 5-7 pm. A candlelight celebration of Susan's life will be held at 7 pm with a reception to follow. In lieu of fl owers, the family would appreciate donations to the Humane Society of Durham Region, 79 Taunton Rd. West, Unit #1, Oshawa, ON L1G 7B4 RUSH-NORTHAM, Theresa Marie - Passed away on Saturday March 14, 2009 at Lake- ridge Health Oshawa at the age of 44. Loving mother of Calvin, Wesley and Ainsley Northam. Beloved daughter of Mary and the late Tim Rush. Cherished sister of Catherine (Paul Burns), Karen (Rob Stone), Mary Lou (Craig Archibald), Michael (Wendy), Maureen (Richard Donald), David and the late Paul. Theresa will also be sadly missed by David Northam and the Northam family, many niec- es, nephews, and extended family members and friends. The family will receive friends at the McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Old Kingston Road, Pickering Village (Ajax), 905- 428-8488 from 7-9 pm on Thursday, and from 2-4 and 7-9 pm on Friday. Funeral Mass on Saturday March 21, 2009 at St. Frances de Sales Roman Catholic Church (1001 Ravenscroft Rd. Ajax, ON) at 11 am. Should family or friends so desire, donations to the Renascent Treatment Centre-Graham Munro Centre would be greatly appreciated. A Book of Condolence may be signed at www.mceachnie-funeral.ca SIMS, Winston Cecil "Bim" - (Veteran of WWII; retired 35-year employee of Bell Canada) - died peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa after a lengthy illness, on Monday, March 16, 2009, in his 92nd year. Hero and protector for 58 years of wife Nellie. Worshipped and respected father of Dennis (Rhonda), Susan (Joe Fisico), and Michael (Kim). Much loved Papa to Matthew, Luke, Erica, Evan, and Braedie. Fondly remembered by many surrogate grandchildren and their families. Also missed by brother-in-law Bill (Linda). Respecting Bim's wishes, cremation will take place with private services. In keeping with his love of animals and children, donations in his memory refl ecting this would be appreciated by his family and may be made through NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME, 1-877-987- 3964, with whom arrangements have been entrusted. (Expressions of sympathy may be made on-line through www.newcastlefuneralhome.com.) Service Directory Death Notices newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • March 18, 200922 AP $29 PLUS GST You can get any birth notice, birthday, wedding, anniversary or engagement notice published. LIMIT OF 50 WORDS. PLEASE SEND MILESTONE SUBMISSIONS TO ejackson@durhamregion.com BY TUESDAY AT 4 PM FOR THURSDAY PUBLICATION. MILESTONES PREPAYMENT IS REQUIRED. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL ERIN JACKSON AT 905-683-5110 CONGRATULATIONS To Mik e and Lisa on their recent wedding. Wishing you many happy years ahead. Estate & Consignment Auction Sunday, March 22nd, 9:30 am (viewing 8:00) MacGREGOR AUCTIONS, Orono Take 115 Hwy, exit at Main St. Orono & follow signs from Mill Pond Rd. Auction features a large varied offering of articles past to present, McCormick-Deering W4 farm tractor with log splitter attached (running), utility trailer, large button collection & estate jewelry gold, diamonds, sterling etc. hockey card collection 68-80's, 3 Gretzky rookies, stars, rookies, many doubles & traders, Swarovski crystal collection, antiques & furniture include spinning wheels, CNR caboose chair, clocks, chairs & tables, couches & chairs, wall unit, records & concert ticket collection, electronics, books & magazines, pictures, fi le cabinets, quality glass & china, coins, etc. Note tractor selling at 12:00, cards, crystal & jewel- ry at 9:30, buttons at 11:00 include an extensive collection from a private local collector, over 9000 buttons being sold in 27 lots. This is a must attend auction with something for one & all See: www.macgregor.theauctionadvertiser.com Terms: Cash, Visa, M/C & Interac 5% Buyer Premium MacGREGOR AUCTIONS 905-987-2112 1-800-363-6799 ESTATE AUCTION Stapleton Auctions Newtonville Friday, Mar. 20th, 5:00 p.m. Selling the attractive contents from a Brooklin home: 3 pc. Maple Bedroom Suite (Maple); 7dr. Highboy; Chests of Drawers; Dressers; 3 Section Library Unit; Wall Unit; Occ. Chairs; Occ. Tables; Large Coke Mirror; Stereo com- ponent; Floor Lamps; Prints; Pictures; Paint- ings; Mirrors; China; Glass; Beaver Table Saw; Toro Gas Mower; Satellite (new); Shop Vac; coins, etc. Preview after 2:00 p.m. No pets please. Terms: Cash, App. Cheque, Visa, Interac, M/C 10% Buyers Premium Applies Auctioneers Frank & Steve Stapleton, 905.786.2244, 1.800.263.9886 www.stapletonauctions.com 'estate specialist since 1971' ESTATE AUCTION Sat. March 21st at WARNER'S AUCTION HALL, 12927 Hwy. #2, just west of Colborne For Mr. Arnold VanHolden of Colborne also from Whitby home, antiques, collectables, Victorian and some quality mod- ern home furnishings, primitives, etc. Partial list includes Mr. VanHolden's carved 9pc solid oak dining room suite all original and excell condition a family heirloom suite, painted fl at to wall cupboard & pine armoire, pine ladies desk, several old pine boxes, blanket boxes, tool boxes and others, rare cast wash- stand, old butter bowls, mirrors, frames, shelves etc. all as found in original condition, exceptional cameo back Victorian settee, sol walnut ladies writing desk, walnut curio cabinet, old butter bowls, old shelves, old pine bench, crockery pcs., excell signed walnut dresser and chest with matching night stands, old parlour table, 3 tier sol walnut 3 tier table signed with origi- nal brass claw feet, excell sofa & chair and matching wing chairs, walnut curio cabinet, smalls includes 12 place setting Bovarian china, Blue Mountain pcs., glass, china, cookwares, books, several interesting lamps, oil paintings, pictures, prints, plus much more. Terms: Cash, Cheque, Visa, M/C, Interac Gary E. Warner, Auctioneer 905-355-2106 www.warnersauction.com AUCTION at WARNER'S AUCTION HALL, 12927 Hwy. #2, just west of Colborne Tues. March 24th - 10:00 a.m., Viewing from 8:00 a.m. Selling assets of a restaurant and catering business NOTE all equipment is in good working order, clean and some nearly new pcs., Partial list consists of 2 glass door upright freezer, display butcher type cooler, glass front cake cooler, butcher block prep table, 2 with drawers one without drawer, smaller butcher block table with marble top, 2 good cash regis- ters, pop cooler, lge quantity dishes only used once, new Jura Impressa coffee machine never used an original $8000 ma- chine, Jura Impressa cup warmer, small ice maker, a frame sign board, commercial microwave, rolling racks, commercial scales, Bistro table & chairs, stainless bar fridge, counter top and shelving, bread cart and buckets, plus related articles, signs, toasters, blenders, cleaning articles, rubber mats, cabi- nets, etc. steel patio fencing, 20' awning only 1 yr old, plus more. Also 2000 Veno scooter with only 5000klm. Terms: Cash, Cheque, Visa, M/C, Interac Gary E. Warner, Auctioneer 905-355-2106 PLEASE NOTE: Date and Time - Tues. March 24, 10:00 a.m. www.warnersauction.com CORNEIL'S AUCTION BARN Friday March 20th at 4:30 p.m. located 3 miles East of Little Britain on Kawartha Lakes Rd. 4. The contents of an Ennismore home plus others, 5pc. pine bedroom set (double), 3pc walnut bedroom set, rnd oak ped- estal table, 8 place setting Noritake "Tisdale" dishes, mahoga- ny coffee and end table set, queen sleigh bed, pb rocker, lg ent unit, king size pine sleigh bed, square oak dining room ta- ble, pb chairs, 2 and 3 piece chesterfi eld sets, maple chairs, qty. of jewellery, rough cut cherry and ash lumber, qty of ply- wood, qty of cedar posts, 7x7 wood garden shed, Samsung AC (12600BTU), Woods chest freezer, Hotpoint 24" stove, Haier 2 door fridge, Kenmore upright freezer (like new), LG front loading washer and dryer (computerized, like new), Mas- tercraft 5HP snowblower, 12.5 HP Husqvarna riding mower with rear bagger, 95 Pontiac Transport van (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 SAT. MARCH 21TH - 10AM at MCLEAN AUCTION CENTER - 2194 Little Britain Rd., LINDSAY excellent antique auction, contents of several local estates, an- tiques and quality furniture, fl at to wall cupboard, an- tique corner cupboard, antique carved pine armoire, wardrobe, antique dresser, gorgeous oak hall seat, oak buffet/hutch, Roxton maple table & chairs, Gibbard Cherry dresser & bed, narrow open blue wash cup- board, antique bench, large old blanket box, 40 drawer apothecary cabinet, wash stand, parlor table, press back chairs, child's rocker, paintings, prints, large as- sortment of excellent glass & china, cranberry vases, Chintz, cornfl ower, carnival, depression, Royal Doulton Toby mugs, crystal, silver, coins, stamps, comics, tin toys, hockey cards & collector items, hundreds of inter- esting hard to fi nd items, primitives, old churn wood bands, collectables, old radios, projector, power & hand tools, don't miss this interesting sale, Partial early list, hundreds of items, MCLEAN AUCTIONS 705-324-2783 or view list & photos at www.mcleanauctions.com HAYDON AUCTION BARN Saturday March 21 at 4 pm Coins & Currency Household & Furniture Sunday March 22 at 11 am Coin & Currency Auction Key Date Coins, Coin Sets, Currency(1948 Silver Dol- lar, Tokens, Nfl d. 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