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I just can’t believe it went by everybody,” she said. “I just found it hilarious.” When called about the goof, Town of Ajax spokes- woman Christie McLardie said it would be fixed within 24 hours. “Signs are supposed to be inspected upon delivery and upon installation and unfortunately in this case, proper procedure was not followed,” she said. Generally, the Town installs or replaces about 100 to 150 signs per year. REKA SZEKELY / METROLAND AJAX -- Taylor Road resident Cheryl Loyst noticed something wasn’t quite right with her street sign Wednesday. newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • April 17, 20094 AP THIS WEEKEND ONLYTHIS WEEKEND ONLY SAVE THE TAX!SAVE THE TAX! ANDAND NO NO GST!*GST!* OSHAWA NO NO PST!*PST!* ONELOCATIO N ONLY OSHAW A 900 Champlain Ave., Oshawa 905-723-4561 Hours: Mon.• Tues.• Wed. 10-6, Thurs.• Fri. 10-9, Sat. 10-6, Sun.11-5 * Credit equal to the value of the PST & GST. Not valid on previous purchase or best value items. See store for complete details. OSHAWA SALE ENDS SUN.-5PM SHARP!! Key Performance Indicators decrease slightly from last year BY CRYSTAL CRIMI ccrimi@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- Student satisfaction is slipping slightly at Durham College, according to a Key Performance Indicators (KPI) report card. The school’s student satisfaction is at 77.3 per cent for the 2008-2009 reporting year -- down slightly from the previous year’s 77.4 per cent and lower than the system average of 78.4 per cent. The results were released April 7. “We’ll see there are areas we need to be working on,” said Judy Robin- son, the college’s academic vice- president, referring to the report’s ‘aspects requiring improvement’ portion. Making that list this year are: the bookstore, with dissatisfac- tion listed at 25 per cent of respon- dents; space for individual and group study at 24 per cent; and financial aid services, course mate- rial and feedback on progress com- ing in at 18 per cent. With the bookstore, Ms. Rob- inson’s heard that students’ con- cern surrounds cost, and books that weren’t required on program reading lists, she said. “That’s what I’ve been hearing anecdotally,” Ms. Robinson said. They need to talk to the faculty about what they’re requiring for course material and if it’s being fully utilized, she added. Durham College board of gover- nors member Franklin Wu wants to see the college focus on a couple of areas for improvement. “It will be disappointing if next year we see the same again,” Mr. Wu said during the board’s April 8 meeting. He asked if they could focus on a couple areas. Facilities will likely see improve- ment; they’ve known for some time they’re out of space, Ms. Robinson said. They hope to get government funding soon to address that, she added. With a college motto of ‘students first’, there seems to be some dis- connect when you see the amount of dissatisfaction listed by students, said board member Pansy Good- man. “We have to find out why,” said Don Lovisa, Durham College presi- dent. The school will be hosting some student focus groups to see how they perceive concerns, Ms. Rob- inson said. “Seventy-seven is still, I think, a good score,” she said. The school also received an 80- per cent graduate satisfaction rate and 92.3-per cent score from employers — even though that’s the middle of the pack provincial- ly. “That’s not a grade to sneeze at,” she said. “So I do think we have some good grades here we will continue to work on.” “If we were a student, we’d be an A student,” Mr. Lovisa added. There are things they need to be looking at to see how they’re impacting results, Ms. Robinson said. If people don’t like cafeteria food, that can impact the KPI, she added. Cafeteria and food services had a 29-per cent dissatisfaction rate. KPIs are mandated by the Prov- ince and report on data from grad- uate, student, and employer satis- faction; employment and gradua- tion rates. They are gathered by an independent research company. Tell us what you’re most satisfied/ dissatisfied with at Durham College by e-mailing ccrimi@durhamregion.com. Comments could be used for publication. EDUCATION Durham College’s student satisfaction down FAST FACTS Student Association lobbies for book list review When a professor assigns a book that’s never used, they’re going to hear about it, if Your Student Associa- tion gets its way. The association, which repre- sents Durham College, the University of Ontario Institute of Technology, and Trent/Oshawa students, is requesting school administration implement a policy to protect students from buying assigned books they never use. “They just can’t put books on the list they’re not going to use,” said Amy Eng- land, the student association’s presi- dent. “There should be a policy that pro- tects students from that.” If the proposed policy is approved, there would be a review process at the end of each year so students could list how often they used a book they had to purchase for their course, Ms. Eng- land said. “To ensure that the next year, the teacher can’t just put the book on the list without an explanation,” she said. If less than 50 per cent of a book is used, there should be an alternative way of getting the information to stu- dents, Ms. England said. The issue was on the student association’s radar even before Dur- ham College’s Key Performance Indicators report card was released, which showed dissatisfaction with the Bookstore, she added. Students were coming forth say- ing they had bought $100 books they never took out of the wrapper, and $150 books they used one page from, she added. “Not only at Durham, it happens everywhere,” Ms. England said. She’s not sure how long it’s been an issue, but suspects the recession is making it more noticeable, she added. “The school administration is looking at ways to accommodate us so it doesn’t happen in the future,” Ms. England said. The association is sending its letter through the proper channels requesting the policy in the next cou- ple of weeks, Ms. England said. HIGHLIGHTS Student satisfaction Highs: Niagara 85.2 per cent La Cite 84.6 Algonquin 81.8 Fleming 81.3 Fanshawe 81.3 Lows: Canadore 75.3 Centennial 74.6 Northern 73.6 George Brown 71.5 So I do think we have some good grades here we will continue to work on. Judy Robinson, Durham College vice-president of academic Page 6 - Today’s editorial newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • April 17, 20095 AP HEALTH Organ Donor Awareness Week is April 19-25 BY JILLIAN FOLLERT jfollert@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- It was early morning on June 7, 2002 when Phil Good- win’s pager went off. At first, the Oshawa man didn’t know what the sound was. He has been wearing it for four years -- ever since he was added to a wait- ing list to receive donated pancre- as and kidneys -- and the device had always been eerily silent. “When I heard that they final- ly had a match for me I couldn’t believe it, it was too good to be true,” he said. Mr. Goodwin, 52, was diag- nosed with juvenile onset diabe- tes when he was 16 and relied on insulin for years. He lost his sight in 1988 and, 10 years later, his kidneys failed. “When that happened the hos- pital gave me two choices,” he recalls. “Go on dialysis, or die.” For the next four years, he went for dialysis treatment every other day, spending six hours at a time hooked up to machines that cleaned his blood. The routine was especially gruelling because he kept his job at General Motors, going to the hospital for treat- ment before and after his shifts. “With dialysis you can’t miss a day,” he said. “Even if you don’t feel well, even if there’s 10 feet of snow, you have to go.” In addition to the stress and uncertainty of waiting for donat- ed organs to become available, Mr. Goodwin said being on the waiting list made it tough to live a normal life, because he always had to be within a two-hour drive of Toronto General Hospital. “It was hard, I had a grandson born in the U.S. that I couldn’t go see, I couldn’t travel to my son’s hockey games,” Mr. Goodwin said. According to the Trillium Gift of Life Network -- Ontario’s central organ and tissue donation agency -- there are currently 1,655 Ontar- ians on the waiting list for organs and tissue including hearts, liv- ers, kidneys, lungs, heart valves and corneas. There is no way for the agency to track how many people have signed donor cards, but they do know how many have registered their consent to donate with the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care -- just 16 per cent. Spokeswoman Sandra Fawcett said data indicates the majority of Ontarians support organ dona- tion, and that Trillium would like to see everyone register, so more lives can be saved. The chronic need for donors in Ontario will be highlighted during National Organ and Tissue Dona- tion Awareness Week from April 19 to 25, with dozens of events taking place across the country. On April 19, hundreds of Dur- ham residents, including Mr. Goodwin, will kick things off by gathering at the CAW Local 222 union hall in Oshawa to form a massive living green ribbon, the symbol of the organ donor aware- ness movement. After Mr. Goodwin got his life- changing call in 2002, he had immediate surgery to replace his pancreas and kidneys. The match was a good one and he recovered quickly, staying in hospital for less than two weeks. By the time he went home, he didn’t need dialysis or insulin and was no longer diabetic. Now, he has a new lease on life. He still works at GM and loves spending time with his three grandchildren. He was even was able to travel to California and pair up with a seeing-eye dog named Army -- something he had been wanting for years. “I just want people to know how many lives can be saved by donat- ing organs,” Mr. Goodwin said. “Without this, I’m pretty sure I wouldn’t be here.” Waiting on the gift of life JASON LIEBREGTS / METROLAND OSHAWA -- Phil Goodwin received a donated pancreas and kidneys in 2002. He would likely have died without them. Pictured with him are his wife, Sharon and son, Derek and two of his grandchil- dren, Soleil and Autumn. FAST FACTS Want to be a donor? • Talk to your family: Even if you have registered as a donor with the Minis- try of Health and Long-Term Care, it is important that your family knows about your decision. Hospital staff will talk with the next-of-kin of potential donors about their loved one’s wishes, and out of respect, next-of-kin are asked to pro- vide the final consent. • Register your wishes: You can have your consent linked to your health card in the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care’s data bank, so it is available 24/7. The Gift of Life consent form is available at: CALL 1-800-263-2833 VISIT www.health.gov.on.ca or www.giftoflife.on.ca • Donor cards are also included with every new driver’s license or license renewal mailed out in Ontario -- Source: Trillium Gift of Life Foundation & - Publisher - Editor-in-Chief - Managing Editor - Director of Advertising - Classifi ed Advertising Manager - Distribution Manager - Offi ce Manager - Composing Managers 905-683-5110 905-683-7363 905-683-0707 905-683-5117 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax ON L1S 2H5. Publications Mail Sales Agreement Number 40052657 Member: Ontario Press Council, OCNA, CCNA, SNA. All content copyright Editorial Opinions GRIEF People experience loss and grieve in different ways To the editor: Re: Crash memorials mark traumatic time best left behind, Neil Crone column, April 9. I am a social worker who works with pallia- tive patients and their families and have my own experience with loss of several family members including my own mother to can- cer. Neil says he understands loss, however one needs to be sensitive to the fact all loss is perceived differently and everyone finds comfort for that loss in different ways. Someone who passes away from an illness where the family and patient have had time to be aware of what was happening, have usual- ly had some time to come to an awareness of the impending death and have already start- ed part of the grieving process prior to the person passing away. Whereas when a death is sudden like a car crash, family and friends have not had this time to prepare. It is shock- ing and devastating. Neil says he feels these memorials are to mark the death of the per- son (catastrophe) whereas headstones are for the living to mark the life. I ask how these two things are different. They both mark the fact a person was loved, will be missed and has passed on. Everyone will experience this a little differently and to say there is a wrong way or a right way to go through the griev- ing process I think is unfair. I know that some of the families I work with cannot bear to come back to the hospital where their loved one passed away, and yet my stepfather vis- ited the nurses on the floor where my moth- er died for several months as he needed to reconnect with the support of the team and the last place where she gave him a smile. Denise Cherrier-Eccleston Ajax LOOKING BACK Column brings back good and sad memories To the editor: Re: So many memories go up in smoke when old house comes down, Neil Crone column, March 19. I would like to thank Neil Crone for his col- umn. Our family moved away from an old farm house in 2000, which we had lived in for over 30 years. Talking to one of the previ- ous residents, I learned that he and his fam- ily had moved in when he was four years old. At the time of our conversation he was 94. The home at that time had been a clapboard building. Many changes were made over the years. As I read this article, so many memories came to mind. In 2002, the house was lev- elled in 10 minutes. It was like a death in the family. For many months after, the chil- dren (now adults) would take long routes to where they were going, just so they wouldn’t pass the homestead. Thank you, Mr. Crone, for bringing back some good and some sad memories. Patricia Adams Oshawa ENVIRONMENT More incineration coverage wanted To the editor: Re: Incinerator vendor chosen, April 15. Why was this article published on the fifth page and not the front page? All articles regarding the proposed inciner- ator should be published as front page news as to better inform the public of its surround- ing issues. The lack of information published regard- ing decision-making about such an issue in our community makes one wonder if the entire issue is being kept “under wraps” in the media. Personally I am very disappoint- ed in how the topic of incineration is being handled in our Region, as I feel the public has not been thoroughly educated on the negatives and positives, associated with its implementation. I have had to research the effects of incineration online and have yet to find any positives surrounding the topic. Jeremy McQuay Courtice Drop in satisfaction a wakeup call for Durham College Durham College students already need to scrimp and save for room and board, tuition and other expenses associated with going to school. What they don’t need is to wrack up massive bills for textbooks they never crack for course work. And then struggle to make up the cost they paid for them. That was one complaint that came out of the Key Performance Indicator (KPI) report card, mandated by the Province annually to judge how Ontario’s colleges are faring. The data is compiled from students, graduates and employers. The latest num- bers show 25 per cent of Durham students are unhappy with the school book store, largely because they purchased mandat- ed expensive books which go unused from course lists. There is a 14-day refund pro- vided for books that are still in their cello- phane wrappers but students, not knowing if the book will be used late in the semes- ter, are forced to wait until it’s too late to get a full refund. They’re left with a need- less book and a big bill. The Student Association wants annual monitoring of course lists and a tightening up of book lists so that only those texts that are required reading are included as must- buys for students. The association believes that if less than 50 per cent of a text is used, an alternative way to get the information should be pro- vided. It makes good sense, especially in these tough economic times. In some of the other KPI measures, Dur- ham has shown a downward trend in the past year. In fairness, the drop is not pre- cipitous, but it bears watching by president Don Lovisa, top Durham executives and the board of directors. For example, the student satisfaction rate is just over 77 per cent at Durham; it rates at over 78 per cent provincewide among students. And so it continues. In many cat- egories, the provincial average rates higher than Durham’s average. In two notable categories -- student graduation rate and satisfaction with facil- ities and resources -- did Durham hit the provincial average. It’s also important to remember overall student satisfaction at Durham was below the average of the 25 colleges in Ontario, a vital consideration at a time when schools are battling to attract a huge number of eligible youth eager to attend post-secondary institutions. Dur- ham ranked 17th of 25 schools with a 77.3 overall score. Niagara was first at 85.2 while George Brown was 25th at 71.2. The pro- vincial average was 78.4. Mr. Lovisa would do well to listen to his students and strive to make improvements that make sure Durham places students first. It’s vital to move up those rankings and ensure Durham is a top destination and a school to be be reckoned with. 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 WE THINK... e-mail responses to newsroom@durhamregion.com newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • April 17, 20096 P newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • April 17, 20097 AP 621 Kingston Rd., (Just West of Whites Rd.) Pickering Ont. L1V 3N7 905.420.2548 BUY 1 GALLON AT REGULAR PRICE GET THE SECOND ONE FREE! SALE ON APRIL 20 - 26, 2009 Offer applies only to ICI Paints manufactured products 3.3-3.7L at regular retail price. Cannot be combined with any other offer, promotion or discount. PICKERING LOCATION ONLY Visit our NEW LOCATION for all your painting and decorating needs! 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Motorcade carrying Trooper Blais arrives in Ajax along the Highway of Heroes Thursday Will forgo about $4 million in revenue to help stimulate construction sector BY KEITH GILLIGAN kgilligan@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- The Region could be freez- ing development charges for a year in a move to help the flagging building industry. The move could cost Durham about $4 million in lost revenues, finance com- missioner Jim Clapp said Wednesday. “It’s a reaction to the economic times we’re in,” Mr. Clapp told the Regional council finance committee. The full Regional council will consider the matter on April 22. Development charges for residen- tial and non-residential building are set to increase each July 1. The increase is based on an index of construction pric- es compiled by Statistics Canada. A staff report estimated the increase would have been between five and six per cent. DCs are imposed on new construction, to pay for services such as sewers, water- mains, roads, police and land ambulanc- es. Based on 1,200 new homes being built, the Region will miss out on $1.2 million in DCs from residential development. Durham DCs for a single-detached house is $18,486. The freeze means the Region will forgo about $960 for each house built. The freeze only affects the Durham charges, and not those imposed by municipalities or school boards. Also, the second year of a three-year phase-in for some non-residential DCs were to go up on the same day. Freezing non-residential DCs and delaying the phasing will cost Durham $2.8 million. “You don’t necessarily replace” the lost revenue, Mr. Clapp said. “I hope it lets the industry get a move on.” Ajax Mayor Steve Parish opposed the freeze, saying, “Development charges are number 10 in the list of 10 that affects the marketplace. “We’re giving up $4 million in public money that would go into public infra- structure, sewers, roads. It’s $4 million we will not have to do any of those proj- ects and we’ll never get it back. “If I thought for one minute this loss of $4 million would be anything but a post- er in the window, I would support it,” he said. “But, I’ve never seen it do any good and we’re taking $4 million out of the public purse.” Regional Chairman Roger Anderson said $960 a home “won’t make or break someone buying a home with interest rates way down. Anything we can do to offset some of those costs or to help the ICI (industrial, commercial and insti- tutional) ventures move forward can’t hurt.” In housing starts, “Our numbers are way down,” Mr. Anderson said. Clarington Mayor Jim Abernethy said, “We can’t influence numbers one to nine, but we can influence number 10. Rather than helping to kill the industry, we can give it a boost.” newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • April 17, 20098 AP Fighting Prostate Cancer - www.MotorcycleRideForDad.org If you would like to volunteer to Fight Prostate Cancer contact: drfd@rogers.com Afternoon High Tea and Fashion Show Saturday April 25th, 2009 - 2:00 pm – 6:00pm The Grand Banquet Hall Carruther’s Creek Golf & Country Club Bayly & Lakeridge Rd., Ajax Meet Local Miss Teen Canada Contestants! Speakers! Custom Bra Fitting! Side Exhibits! Wedding/Prom/Evening Gowns! 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Jim Clapp newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • April 17, 20099 AP KRISTEN CALIS kcalis@durhamregion.com AJAX -- Although GO Transit makes life convenient for an Ajax resident without a car, some changes could make her com- mute to York University a little better. York student and GO bus rider Karen Ash was one of 974 respondents to GO’s latest customer survey. The transit system scored higher in overall satisfaction than its last survey in 2004, and on a one-to-10 scale, 87 per cent of respondents rated GO’s tran- sit service at seven or higher, up from 74 per cent in 2004. “Overall, it’s pretty good,” Ms. Ash said, who gave it 7.5 out of 10. Bus riders were among the most satis- fied customers, and train commuters, GO’s core market, were the least, something the company attributes to reliability concerns and overcrowding. About 27 per cent listed reliability among the top three items GO needs to improve -- a slight increase from the 2004 survey. Ms. Ash finds the bus is usually on time, and only finds problems during bad weather. GO riders want more frequent service, said Mary Proc, vice-president of customer service. “When you’re providing something good, naturally people want more,” she said. Ms. Ash was pleased an additional express bus to York was added in the mornings this year as it’s helped curb over-crowding. “That’s really annoying, standing on the bus to York,” she said. But there should be later express buses leaving from York to Durham in the eve- nings, she said, considering they stop at 5:10 p.m. That posed a problem for her last year since she had a class that ended at 5:20 p.m. “I’d always leave that class early to catch that last bus,” she said. “I’m pretty sure I lost some marks for that in the end.” Riders also wanted to see improvements in fares and passes. Ms. Ash, for example, spends more than $46 for 10 rides, which she uses up in five days. Parking lots rated relatively low overall. The survey, conducted in October by Market Probe Canada for about $130,000, was only the third in GO’s history. The agency now plans to do opinion polls annually. GO will next survey riders on their expec- tations for station amenities and informa- tion services, Ms. Proc said. Ms. Ash found the survey “pretty good,” but hopes it proves useful for riders. “I guess it depends on what they do with it,” she said. One of Ms. Ash’s suggestions: extend the bus that runs from Pickering to York go as far Ajax. “If I don’t get a drive (to and from the Pickering station) it takes forever,” she said. -- With files from Torstar news services THOUGHTS ON GO Ms. Ash shared her opinion of GO Transit in the fol- lowing categories on a scale from one to 10: Cleanliness: 8 On time: 9 Drivers: 9 Length of trip: 7 Peacefulness of journey: 8.5 Comfort: 7.5 Price: 5 Convenience: 8 Condition of buses: 8 Website: 8 TRANSPORTATION Ajax GO riders satisfied with service overall METROLAND FILE PHOTO AJAX -- GO buses are ready to roll. Bus riders were among the most satisfied in the transit service’s lastest survey. newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • April 17, 200910 AP AJAX -- A teenager was hospi- talized after being swarmed and robbed by several suspects Tues- day night in north Ajax. Durham police said the 17- year-old victim was attacked after he met up with a friend who was accompanied by a female and several other males at the Ajax GO station. The group agreed to head to Nottingham Park, in the Westney Road-Rossland Road area, where the assault took place at about 10:40 p.m., Durham police said. The victim was repeatedly kicked and punched and robbed of his belongings, including his shoes, police said. The attackers also stole his car. OPP spotted the stolen vehicle being driven erratically on Hwy. 401 near Keele Street in Toronto less than half an hour later and arrested the lone occupant. He was taken back to Pickering and handed over to Durham police. James Brown, 18, of Davenport Road in Toronto, is charged with robbery, theft, assault causing bodily harm, possession of stolen property and drug possession. Several other suspects are being sought. 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We may tell you the COMPARABLE VALUE on the price ticket and/or a sign, so you will see the price another retailer in Canada charges or would likely charge for the same or a comparable value item. Quantities of our Power Buys and Manager’s Specials and items located in any “Style Outlet” in-store departments are limited and may vary from store to store – no rainchecks or substitutions. When we say “PRICE CUT”, we mean the existing everyday price is being lowered temporarily. See in-store for details. 0SbVSTW`abb]aOdSSdS\[]`S2]\¸b[Waa]cb BVWaAObc`ROgc\bWZ \]]\ AObc`ROg/^`WZ &bV =<:G 6 / > > 3 < A BE71 3 / G 3 / @ CRIME Teen injured in brutal north Ajax robbery AJAX -- A weapons scare sent Notre Dame and J. Clarke Richard- son high schools into an internal lock-down Thursday afternoon. Notre Dame Catholic Second- ary School called police after a stu- dent went to the office concerned another student might have had a weapon, said Notre Dame’s princi- pal Mike Bak. “It was a perceived threat we fol- lowed through on,” Mr. Bak said. Police ordered the lock-down around 1:15 p.m. as a precaution at both schools which are attached and share a food court. “And kudos to them, we’re not taking chances,” Mr. Bak said. “We want to make sure our kids are safe.” The internal lock-down lasted about 45 minutes and didn’t inter- rupt the school’s 2:05 dismissal. “No weapon was found,” Mr. Bak said. The student who suspected the weapon wasn’t sure what it could be, just that one seemed con- cealed. “They didn’t find anything, nor was anything seen,” Mr. Bak said. During the internal lock-down, classes proceeded as usual, but stu- dents weren’t allowed out of their classrooms and the school exterior was locked. “So no one was allowed in or out,” Mr. Bak said. The schools have had lock-downs before, including one for an alleged weapon at J. Clarke, Mr. Bak said. Mr. Bak was pleased by how well the staff, students, and police han- dled the situation, he said. “I hope it sends a message we take safety very seriously,” Mr. Bak said. “We want safe schools.” Weapon scare locks down Ajax high schools newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • April 17, 200911 AP Help Shape the Future of Local Policing: Public consultations for the Durham Regional Police Services Board’s next Business Plan are scheduled across Durham Region between April 15 and May 14. Join us and share your thoughts on community safety and service delivery issues. Your participation is an important part of how we identify strategic priorities for the future. All meetings run from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. The next meetings are: April 21 in Port Perry at the Scugog Community Centre - 1655 Reach St., Port Perry April 22 in Pickering at the City Council Chambers - One the Esplanade, Pickering April 28 in Uxbridge at the Goodwood Community Hall - 268 Hwy 47, Goodwood For more information, please call 1-888-579-1520 ext. 4310 or visit our website at www.drps.ca to complete our business plan survey D i s c o v e r L e a r n U n d e r s t a n d C o n n e c t An event for people diagnosed with breast cancer and their families and friends Free admission. Register now. Space is limited Wednesday, April 29, 2009, 6:30 - 8:30 pm Best Western Hotel, Octaviens West Hall 559 Bloor St. W., Oshawa Breast Cancer Today An Evening of Care & Community Brought to you by To register online or for more information please visit www.cbcf.org/ontario or call toll-free 1-866-373-6313 x660 ing companies, credit squeeze and eco- nomic turmoil in recent months making it impossible for companies like Conquest to continue in business even after weathering many storms over the past 37 years.” Jan Filinski, consultant at SOHO Travel Corporation in Ajax, was pleased to report the company’s only customers booked through Conquest aren’t set to leave for another month-and-a-half. Since the com- pany operates under The Travel Industry Council of Ontario (TICO), those customers will be covered. “They will have no problem,” she said, adding that’s another story for those who book through online agencies. Ms. Filinski hasn’t yet noticed a rise in other travel operators’ prices, but wouldn’t be surprised if that happens. “It’s all supply and demand,” she said. “That probably will happen. At this point, there hasn’t been substantial evidence of that.” Alfred Massardo, manager of Collins Travel American Express Travel Services in Pickering, said none of the company’s customers are stranded as a result of Con- quest’s closure. “We haven’t been affected that much,” he said, adding Collins Travel is also part of TICO. He’s noticed other travel operators work- ing together to resolve the problem. “The other tour operators are dealing with problems and trying to get the people back here,” he said. Meanwhile, Tracy Mogk, manager and owner of Getaway Travel on Brock Street in Uxbridge, was busy rebooking clients on the phone just after learning about the closing. She said because her customers booked through a registered travel agent and not a fly-by-night online vacation vendor, they will be protected as far as a refund. Her business pays into a travel compen- sation fund to protect clients in these cases, she said. But another negative spinoff from the Conquest closing is that other package vacation operators are jacking up their pric- es. “The prices are going up by the minute,” said Ms. Mogk. Not to mention, her business is now out “thousands” of dollars in commissions owed by Conquest, she noted. Meanwhile, at Breakaway Travel on Taunton Road in Oshawa, agent Penny Smith-Akerman was also busy on the phones. “They’re ringing off the hook,” said Ms. Smith-Akerman. She said the agency was also being pro- active in calling customers to inform them of the Conquest situation to give them an opportunity to rebook. There was very little warning the tour giant was planning on shutting down, she said. “It’s frustrating... (but) I feel bad for Con- quest, they’ve been in business for so long.” She acknowledged other vacation com- panies are now raising their prices, but added, “prices have been low for a really long time.” The Breakaway agent also reassured that customers who booked through that agen- cy are protected. -- With files from Kristen Calis TRAVEL Other tour operators now jacking up prices, say agencies The prices are going up by the minute. Tracy Mogk, owner of Getaway Travel OTHER from page 1 newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • April 17, 200912 AP Courses starting now. • Birding • Blackjack as a Career • Canadian Restricted Firearms • Digital PhotographyWorkshop • Effective Parenting • Entrepreneurial Nursing • Hunter Education • Jewellery • MotorcycleTraining • Movie Maker for Windows • Painting Outdoors • Pleasure Craft Operator • Portraits in the Park • Sailing • Sewing • Smart Serve • Wedding Photography • Women’s Spirituality - Empowerment fun learn develop 905.721.3052 | www.durhamcollege.ca/coned * 2001 Audio Video Ajax/Pick. * Arnt’s Topsoil Ajax * Bad Boy Ajax/Pick. * Bedroom & Futon Shop Ajax/Pick. * Bessada Kia Ajax/Pick. * Bonnie Togs Ajax/Pick. * Canadian Tire Ajax/Pick. * Dr. Green Lawn Care Ajax/Pick. * Home Outfi tters Ajax/Pick. * Lifestyle Sunrooms Ajax/Pick. * Little Caesar’s Ajax/Pick. Thursday April 9, 2009 Today’s carriers of the week are Eric & Tyler. They enjoy hockey & video games. They have received a dinner voucher from Subway & McDonald’s. Ajax and Pickering Locations 255 Salem Rd. S. D#1 42 Old Kingston Rd., Ajax 465 Bayly St. W. #5, Ajax Congratulations Eric & Tyler for being our Carriers of the Week. Flyers in Todays Paper If you did not receive your News Advertiser/fl yers OR you are interested in a paper route call Circulation at 905-683-5117. Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9 - 6:30 Sat. 9 - 1:00 Your Carrier will be around to collect an optional delivery charge of $6.00 every three weeks. Carriers of The Week Remember, all inserts, including those on glossy paper, can be recycled with the rest of your newspaper through your blue box Recycling program. 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In support of the United Way of Ajax- Pickering-Uxbridge, one of North Ameri- ca’s largest touring illusion shows will take place at 7 p.m. Claude Haggerty, grand scale illusionist, will perform until about 8:30 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets will be avail- able at the door and can be paid for by cash or credit card. The complex is at 1867 Val- ley Farm Rd. Cost is $15 per person or $12 with a non-perishable food donation. FUNDRAISER Magic in Pickering for United Way For more information: CALL 905-686-0606 newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • April 17, 200913 P Central Duffi ns Collector Sanitary Sewer from Rossland Road to Taunton Road NOTICE OF STUDY COMPLETION The Region of Durham has completed a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) Study to facilitate the construction of a trunk sanitary sewer on Valley Farm Road (south of Rossland Road, along the Hydro easement and Tillings Road, terminating at Taunton Road), in the City of Pickering. The technically preferred solution resulting from the study is the construction of sanitary trunk sewer along the route as outlined in the key plan below. Subject to comments received as a result of this Notice and the receipt of necessary approvals, the Region intends to construct these works in 2012, subject to Council approval. The Study has been completed in accordance with the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment, October 2000, as amended in 2007 - Schedule ‘B’. A Project File Report has been prepared to document the study activities and conclusions. The report is available for public review at the City of Pickering Engineering Department and the Region of Durham Works Department from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. For further information about the study or the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment process, please contact Kevin Wilson at the telephone number and address below or at kevin.wilson@durham.ca If concerns regarding the project cannot be resolved in discussion with the Region, a person or party may request that the Minister of the Environment make an order for the project to comply with Part II of the Environmental Assessment Act (referred to as a Part II order), which addresses Individual Environmental Assessments. Requests must be received by the Minister by Thursday, May 23, 2009, with a copy sent to the Regional Clerk (address below) and the Region’s Project Coordinator. If there are no requests by this date, the Region of Durham may proceed to construction. WORKS DEPARTMENT APRIL 2009 PUBLIC NOTICE Hon. John Gerretsen, MPP Minister of the Environment 12th Floor, 135 St. Clair Ave. W. Toronto, ON M4V 1P5 P. M. Madill, A.M.C.T. Regional Clerk Regional Municipality of Durham 605 Rossland Rd. E. Whitby, ON L1N 6A3 Durham Region Works Department 605 Rossland Road E. WHITBY ON L1N 6A3 Telephone (905) 668-7711 OR 1-800-372-1102 www.durham.ca RON PIETRONIRO / METROLAND Van the octopus PICKERING -- Members of the William Dunbar Public School’s 19 Destination Imagination teams held a dress rehearsal for parents, staff and students recently. Van Saberton, with the help of her Seaweed Jammer teammates, turns into an octo- pus. DURHAM -- M and M Meat Shops will celebrate its 21st annual charity bar- becue at more than 470 store locations across the country to raise money for the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of Cana- da. On Saturday, May 9, franchisees and volunteers will flip burgers and hot dogs to reach this year’s goal of raising $2.1 million for medical research into the inflammatory bowel disease. Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are pain- ful and unpredictable disorders, with no known cause or cure. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., people can purchase a hamburger or hotdog, a drink and a bag of chips for a minimum dona- tion of $2.50. From Friday, April 3 until Friday, May 8, Canadians can support the cause in-store by purchasing and signing a charity barbecue day star for $2. “Firefighters came out last year to show their equipment and to help out. Also people from the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation and individuals with Crohn’s come out to help out at the barbecue,” Sean Taylor, the owner of three Durham M and M Meat Shops said. For more information: VISIT www.mmmeatshops.com for M and M Meat Shop locations COMMUNITY M and M Meat Shops hosts charity barbecue newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • April 17, 200914 AP MAKE ONE SMALL MONTHLY PAYMENT FOR ALL YOUR DEBTS! MONEY PROBL E MS? We Can ..... √ Stop Interest Right Away! √ Re-Establish Your Credit! √ Reduce Your Debts! No More ..... X Court Orders Against You? X Collecon Calls? X Afraid of Losing Assets? X Garnished Wages? 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On a hot summer day, a slab of concrete is a lot hotter than a piece of grass and a forested area with tree cover is cooler still. This means that the temperature varia- tions in Ajax can be as much as 10 degrees, with the Durham Centre on Hwy. 2 near Har- wood Avenue, and the newest subdivisions in north Ajax, being the hottest. “There’s a distinct difference in tempera- ture with newer subdivisions with little to no tree canopy ... in comparison to the town’s wooded areas and wetland,” said Stev Andis, senior policy planner for the Town. “Older areas with some tree cover are somewhere in between.” Urban heat islands make for poorer air quality and more energy use for air condi- tioners. The effect can be mitigated by plant- ing trees and protecting existing ones, using green roofs -- such as the one planned for the Town’s new operations centre -- or cool roofs. Another issue addressed in the paper is the promotion of green building development. Green homes and buildings conserve both energy and water, resulting in savings, though they may carry a higher initial price tag. On April 21, the public will have their say on the proposed environmental policies at an open house at the main branch of the library at 55 Harwood Ave. S. Sessions will run from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Staff presentations will be at 2:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. and the public can also fill out an online comment form at www.townofajax.com. The deadline for comments is May 15. ENVIRONMENT Public invited to comment on Ajax’s green plan newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • April 17, 200915 AP Maximum pore space... •GRO-MAX® provides nutrients and soil conditioners to retain moisture. Plants extract nutrients from soil (organic matter and mineral). • If the soil is too dense it can choke your plant roots. •GRO-MAX® is lightweight, resists compaction, and allows water, air and nutrients to reach the roots for OPTIMUM GROWTH. 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April 23 to 26, 2009 Trade in one bag for another... at one of four community clean up events TWO DAY GOAL:To collect 1,000 bags of garbage and plant 4,000 trees! for Large groups of residents or community groups are encouraged to sign up by calling 905-619-2529, ext. 3383 or emailing jennifer.larmand@townofajax.com. www.townofajax.com *First 200 residents to sign up at each location will receive a free cotton bag! idle free zone Reuse By Heather M. O’Connor Who says you can’t get something for noth- ing? Not members of the Freecycle network. This non-profi t organization run through Ya- hoo groups broadcasts hundreds and thousands of posts for appliances, televisions, clothing, computers, furniture and kitchen goods every day. Even cars and boats occasionally surface. The price? Free. So what’s the catch? No catch, just a few conditions. Everything posted must be free, legal and appropriate for all ages. Your fi rst post should be an offer. No pets allowed. Items aren’t for resale. No intangible items or ser- vices may be posted. Pretty simple, isn’t it? A bit of history Over four million people around the world have joined Freecycle since founder Deron Beal came up with the idea in 2003. He sent out the fi rst e-mail announcing The Freecycle Network™ to about 30 or 40 friends and a handful of nonprofi ts in Tucson, Arizona. Freecycle was off and running. The Freecycle concept has since spread to over 75 countries, where over 4,000 local groups “change the world one gift at a time.” Their efforts divert 300 tonnes a day from landfi lls.Freecycle members post unwanted items or requests things they need. It’s perfect for empty-nesters who are downsizing, for parents with growing children, and for univer- sity students or newlyweds who are just start- ing out. The posts can be small or large. “The purpose -- and I have to keep remind- ing people of this -- is to keep things out of the landfi ll,” says long-time member Pat Smith of Pickering. “It’s not necessarily geared to people who are poor and can’t afford to buy things. If it helps somebody who’s in dire straits, that’s a bonus, but it’s not the main intention for it.” Tickets frequently pop up: Jays games, movie passes, circus tickets, Mosport pit pass- es, theatre tickets, CNE passes. It’s something that Smith has often listed. “You feel good that the tickets aren’t going to waste. “One time, I had tickets to a play but we couldn’t use them. Some guy drove in from the west end [of Toronto] to pick them up. He was just thrilled that he and his fi ancée could actually go out for an evening; they’d been socking all their money away for their wed- ding and they simply couldn’t afford it. “I always say, ‘Don’t throw it out – some- one could use it.’ It’s surprising what some people want.” Children’s clothing and exercise equipment requests and offers surface regularly. Requests occasionally come in for missing pieces, like beaters for a handmixer, the insert for a crock- pot or a charger for a particular cellphone. Computer equipment posts are common. Even out-of-date and broken-down computers get snapped up. Several Freecycle members enjoy taking computers apart and refurbishing them for people who can’t afford to buy them. Like many Freecyclers, Smith usu- ally leaves items on her porch for pick-up. She admits to only two pet peeves. “I hate the no-shows -- people who say they want something, but they don’t show up and they don’t call and they don’t let you know.” She’s also annoyed by people who take items that weren’t left for them. It doesn’t deter the committed Freecycle member from posting regularly, though. “A lot of people don’t know about Freecycle and some people just think it’s too much trouble. But people have posted for hot tubs and all kinds of things. And surprisingly, some of them get what they’ve asked for.” free to a good home Want to join? 1. Go to www.freecycle.org and find a group or groups to join. Click on “Join this group.” 2.You’ll be prompted to sign in to (or to create a new ID in) Yahoo Groups. 3. Select how you’ll read the posts. You can receive an e-mail for each post or a daily digest. Some members prefer to read them on the website. 4. As soon as the moderator sends you a confirmation e-mail, you can start Freecy- cling. Remember -- your first post should be an offer. 2 newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • April 17, 200917 AP By Heather M. O’Connor So your New Year’s resolution was to make the Earth – and your wallet – a greener place by getting off the grid. You’re tired of skyrocketing electricity and gas prices. De- cided clean, carbon-free energy is the way to go? You may be surprised to learn that you can serve the environment – and your budget – better by staying on the grid. Don’t get me wrong – sustainability is the way to go. According to Natural Resources Canada, 17 per cent of our country’s energy consumption is gobbled up by our homes. Replacing traditional electricity, oil and natural gas with solar, wind, micro hydro- electric, geothermal or a combination is the right idea; you’ll lighten the load on our beleaguered infrastructure and burn a whole lot fewer hydrocarbons. The Earth will thank you. Just don’t snip those power lines. Take a page from Leonard Allen’s book. The president of Solera Sustainable Indus- tries had built a home powered exclusively by the sun in 1991. He was one of the fi rst to use compact fl uorescent bulbs, priced at $25 a pop in those early days. They were worth every penny, he says, as was the $6,000 he paid for “the world’s most effi cient refrigerator,” a Sun Frost from California. “They’re designed to run in an indepen- dently-powered home. Awfully expensive but that’s what you need to make it viable. If I hadn’t spent that on the refrigerator I would’ve spent that -- and then some -- on a much larger solar array to power the house. So it always pays to start with conservation.” “A generator is absolutely imperative when you’re off-grid because of the shortfall of guaranteed power in the winter months. It’s overcast a lot -- we just don’t have the sun. That, of course, is where the addition of a wind turbine can create a beautiful hybrid system.” Allen hooked up his solar-powered home to the grid last year, reasoning that the sur- plus energy his solar PV system generates on a sunny day would just go to waste. “Why not feed it back into the grid -- and get paid for doing that -- and help power your neighbour’s house?” “It’s being shown clearly now in the United States and other jurisdictions where a home that’s fi tted with renewable energy systems will command a higher market value. People want it.” The day may come when homes become micro-generators, powered by geothermal, solar, wind, water – whatever source is most effi cient. Dependence on huge, central power plants would disappear, replaced by a vast network of independently-powered mi- cro-providers that pool their surplus energy for the greater good. That’s a New Year’s resolution to make – and keep. Show me the money Look for government incentives to help you foot the bill for your sustainability measures. Canada’s ecoEnergy Retrofi t program will kick in grants of $3,500 for a ground-source heat pump and $500 for solar domestic wa- ter heater. The province of Ontario matches the federal grants, making the ecoEnergy Program a double-your-pleasure, double- your-fun experience. Natural Resources Canada http://oee.nrcan.gc.ca Ontario Ministry of Energy http://www.energy.gov.on.ca The provincial government refunds the retail sales tax on solar, wind, micro hydro- electric and geothermal systems installed before January 1, 2010. http://www.rev.gov.on.ca Ontario’s standard offer program allows homeowners to sell their surplus power to the grid for a handsome price. http://www.powerauthority.on.ca Ontario’s Standard Offer Program The Standard Offer Program is intended to support greater use of renewable sources of energy to generate electricity in Ontario. The program removes obstacles for smaller renewable source generating projects by providing a simplifi ed process and stable pricing over a 20-year contract. “The standard offer contract is pretty simple,” says Adam Green of Energy Depot. “You buy power in kilowatt hour units at a rate of 10 cents for every kilowatt of power you use. The average homeowner pays around two and a half dollars in power a day to get 25 kilowatt hours of power. “If the homeowner generates power, the government will buy it at a rate of 42 cents per kilowatt hour. To offset the bill, the homeowner needs to come up with two and half dollars worth of electricity. Because they bought it for a very cheap price and they’re selling it for a very expensive price, the homeowner doesn’t need to sell much power to get the two and half dollars. In fact, they only need to sell about a quarter of that amount. “Compare that to being off the grid, where you have to generate every bit of power you use.” To learn more, look up Solera Sustain- able Industries www.soleraenergies.com or Energy Depot www.energydepot.ca. For more information, including retailers and installers, check out the Canadian Wind Energy Association at www.smallwinden- ergy.ca. Investigate further at www.microhydropower. com. You’ve got the POWER! Energy Is there a tax deduction in your driveway? The Kidney Foundation of Canada invites you to donate your unwanted vehicle to the Kidney Car program. The program offers a unique way to make a difference in the lives of individuals living with kidney disease – without opening your wallet. For over 15 years, The Kidney Car Program has been taking end of life cars off the road. Working in partnership with local salvage yards, vehicles are towed away for free and donors receive a chari- table tax receipt for a minimum of $60 or the bid value of the vehicle. With a simple telephone call to the Kidney Car Line 1-866-788-2277, Kidney Foundation staff can arrange to have your vehicle towed free-of-charge, quickly and effi ciently. Our program strives to have your car towed within 48 hours. Proceeds from the Kidney Car Program are used in the community in which they are raised to fund a variety of programs including education programs, organ donation and medical research that directly impact the lives of individuals living with or at risk of developing kidney disease. Kidney Car accepts donations of all types of vehicles (running or not): cars, vans, trucks and SUVs. All of the vehicles donated to Kidney Car are recycled or reused in an environmentally friendly manner and donors have the satisfaction of knowing that all of the proceeds help fund the Kidney Foundation’s programs. Kidney Car is a simple, convenient way to make a difference in the lives of people living with kidney disease. For more information visit http://www. kidney.ca 3 The potential for improved urban air quality clearly lies in the abil- ity to transport large numbers of people in a single vehicle. That is where Durham transit come in. Public Transit Facts: • A single, modern large diesel- powered bus in place of 50 automo- biles, could reduce air pollution by 10 to 25 times. • A diesel-powered bus is up to 15 times more energy effi cient dur- ing peak travel, on a passenger per kilometre basis. • Produces one quarter the amount of nitrogen oxide, one-twentieth the amount of carbon monoxide, one-twentieth the amount of carbon dioxide and one-fi ftieth the amount of hydro- carbons than one automobile. • Public transit supports high-density urban areas that reduces land consumption and promotes effi cien- cies in the delivery of municipal services. • An effective public transit system is a key element in providing the necessary transportation services that support the needs of the community, while respecting the natural environment. One fare, anywhere Travel in Durham Region is simple through this integrated transit service. The ‘one fare anywhere’ fare agreement allows passengers to transfer easily from DRT Bus to GO Bus and from GO Bus to DRT Bus without additional cost. If you are using GO Bus, begin your trip with your DRT ticket, pass or transfer otherwise regular GO Bus fares will apply. Integrated GO Bus service along the Hwy 2, Hwy 12 and Hwy 407 corridors serve as essential supporting connections to virtually all DRT routes. The DRT co-fare agreement with GO Transit reduces the cost ($0.65 cents per trip) for residents who commute by train. DRT passengers connecting to/from GO Train service at Rouge Hill, Pickering, Ajax, Whitby and Oshawa GO Train Stations are eligible for co-fare. Passengers simply provide proof of a valid GO Train fare when boarding a DRT Bus to be eligible for co-fare savings. Transit CONTACT INFORMATION: DRT Ajax & Pickering 1-866-247-0055 DRT Whitby 1-866-247-0055 DRT Oshawa & Clarington 1-866-247-0055 DRT Brock, Scugog and Uxbridge 1-800-263-1916 www.durhamregiontransit.com Saturday, April 18 Walk on the Wild Side! An interpretive hike guided by experts from Altona Forest Stewardship Committee and the Pickering Naturalists from 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. (dress appropriately, rain or shine) Meet at the Forest parking lot – information kiosk, on the east side of Altona Road, 1 km north of Strouds Lane. Saturday, April 18 Test your Eco-Knowledge Learn about ways you can help the environ- ment. For ages 9 – 12. Call (905) 831-6265 to register. Petticoat Creek Library Branch, 470 Kings- ton Road Pickering Public Library, One The Esplanade from 10:30 am – 11:30 am at Pickering Pub- lic Library from 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. at Petticoat Creek Library Sunday, April 23-26 Ajax Green Living Days Leading this year’s event are community clean-ups in each of the Town’s four wards. The two-day goal is to collect 1,000 bags of garbage and plant 4,000 trees. The first 200 residents to sign-up at each loca- tion will receive a free cotton bag! Large groups of residents or community groups are encouraged to sign-up by calling 905- 619-2529, ext. 3383 or e-mailing jennifer. larmand@townofajax.com. Thursday, April 23 You & the Urban Forest in Ajax Help develop Ajax’s Urban Forest Strategy. Receive a free seedling for attending. Ajax Town Hall, 65 Harwood Ave. S. 7 p.m. Friday, April 24 Mayor’s 20 Minute Makeover Ajax Businesses vs. Ajax Schools Pre-registration is required. 905-619-2529, ext. 3231 Monday, April 20 Organic Magic “Wormshop” Learn how worms can benefit the environ- ment from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Pickering Public Library (2nd floor audito- rium) – One The Esplanade April 23, April 30 & May 2 Lush Lawns & Gorgeous Gardens Call to reserve your space (905) 683-7575 Saturday, April 25 *Compost Giveaway (Idle free zone) 9 a.m. to Noon. Ajax Sportsplex, 2001 Aud- ley Rd. N. *While supplies last Saturday, April 25 Eco Kids @ the Ajax Library Main Branch, 55 Harwood Ave. S. Explore Earth Day through activities, games and crafts. FREE, drop-in. 2 p.m. Friday, April 24 20-Minute Pickering Makeover Call to register (905) 683-7575 Free supplies provided. Saturday, April 25 Take Pride in Pickering Tree Planting & BBQ Lunch from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. (dress appropriately rain or shine). Alex Robertson Park – Take Sandy Beach Road south from Bayly Street. The parking lot is on the west side of Sandy Beach Road. WHAT ARE YOUR PLANS FOR EARTH WEEK?GOINGGOING PUBLIC PUBLIC 4 newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • April 17, 200918 AP Why drive? Take DRT Bus to or from the GO Train for only 65 cents. Imagine a comfortable ride, no more parking hassles or long hike to the station. Think Co-Fare Available in cash, tickets and monthly passes. Just show your GO Train fare when boarding DRT Bus. 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After having children, Andrukow became even more health-conscious and her inner-environmentalist emerged in full force. Always a major proponent of reusable containers, she found the options for a safe and stylish bottle at the time were extremely limited. The Otter Bottle speaks to your individ- ual styleand allows you to purchase from a Canadian company that directly sup- ports our environment. For Andrukow, Otterbottle Inc. represents something pure, healthy and, of course, Canadian. For Shannon, founding Otterbottle Inc. has allowed her to do what she loves most in life; spend her days at home with her kids and make a difference for the earth that she wants to preserve. www.otterbottle.ca Quench your thirst with the Otter Bottle From your blue box to your deck Plastic lumber is a product made from recycled plastics diverted from our landfills and recycling boxes back to your decks, docks and fences. Family-owned and operated, Plastic Lumber Depot has been operating out of Ajax since 1988. A division of Waste Stream Management, PLD offers an environmentally friendly choice with doz- ens of applications. Farms are using plastic sheeting for flooring, schools are using it for benches, arenas and public pools for their locker rooms and bleacher seating. Homeowners can use it for decking, pool decks, patios and outdoor furniture. What makes plastic lumber a sound choice is that it is built to last, maintenance free, non-toxic, does not rot, splinter and is even slip resistant when wet. There is no need to paint or stain. The lumber comes in a broad range of colours and dimensional sizes. Plastic lumber can be cut with a regular carbide tip blade, routered, drilled and sanded. There’s even a new board that has a realistic wood grain finish with an optional hidden fastening system. Plastic Lumber Depot’s showroom is located at 172 Hunt Street, Unit #2 in Ajax. 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Arnts will be hosting free Unilock a Do-It-Yourself Seminar on Saturday April 25 at 10 a.m., held at 2490 Brock Rd. N., in Pickering demonstrat- ing the installation of interlocking pav- ers and garden walls. For more information visit Arnts Topsoil in Pickering at 2490 Brock Rd. N. or in Whitby at 4400 Halls Rd. N. Call 905-683-0887 or visit their website at www.arntstopsoil. com. Making Backyard Dreams a Reality newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • April 17, 2009www.castle-ed.com 905.668.3358 ext. 227 401 Reynolds Street,Whitby, Ontario Trafalgar Castle School Success. For Life. Trafalgar Castle School Success. For Life. Opening our doors to your daughter’s future. Find out more about our New 5-Day Boarding Program! 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SATURDAY 18 EUCHRE TOURNAMENT. 91 Ribblesdale Dr. Whitby. 7 p.m. Cash prizes. $10 at door. No advance tickets. For more information, call Anne at 905-728-1118. HERO HOLIDAY FUNDRAISER. Smokin Tur- tle Pub and Grill. 570 Westney Rd., Ajax. 7:30 p.m. Tickets $25. Food, raffles, dancing, karaoke. WALK ON THE WILD SIDE. Interpretive Hike. Altona Forest on east side of Altona Road one kilometre north of Strouds Line. 9:30 a.m. to noon. TEST ECO-KNOWLEDGE. For kids 9-12. Pickering Public Library. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Pet- ticoat Creek Library Branch, 470 Kingston Rd., Pickering and One the Esplanade branch, 2-3 p.m. Kids learn about the environment and make crafts. Call 905-831-6265 to register. SUNDAY 19 PITCH-IN WEEK. Sign up to pick up litter across the city of Oshawa. Contact Rose Mary Mason at 905-438-3146 or rmason@oshawa.ca. MONDAY 20 ORGANIC MAGIC WORMSHOP. Pickering Public Library. One The Esplanade. 10 to 11 a.m. Kids can learn how worms benefit the environment through composting. WHITBY INTREPID TOASTMASTERS. 50 Cul- len Way. Whitby. 7:30 p.m. meets on Mondays. For more information e-mail m.schofield@sympatico. ca or call 905-665-6500. PLANNING A PREGNANCY OR PREG- NANT?. Durham Headquarters, 605 Rossland Rd. E. Whitby. 5:30 to 8 p.m. Admission is free. Dads-to-be and support people are encouraged to attend. For more information, contact Durham Health Connection Line at 905-666-6241 or toll- free 1-800-841-2729 or visit www.durham.ca. BREAKFAST BOOT CAMP. Pickering Recre- ation Complex. 1867 Valley Farm Rd., Pickering. 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. Call 905-683-6582 for more infor- mation or visit cityofpickering.com/recreation. TUESDAY 21 GIRLS INCORPORATED® OF DURHAM. Interactive session. 398 Bayly St. W. No. 1. Ajax. Space is limited but all are invited to check out this empowering group for girls. MOM AND TOTS. 35 King’s Cres., Hope Community Church, Ajax. 9:30 to 11 a.m. Free and open to all, including moms on maternity leave. For more information contact Dannyelle at 905-831- 4774 or visit www.hope-communitychurch.com. SEWING. East Shore Community Centre. 910 Liverpool Rd. (south of Bayly St.). Pickering. 7 to 9 p.m. 905-837-2736 (Jennifer). WEDNESDAY 22 EARTH ANGELS. St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic School. Pickering. 10 a.m. Ontario Power Genera- tion Pickering Nuclear is sponsoring the planting of trees in schoolyards. AUTISM SUPPORT GROUP. Dunbarton-Fair- port United Church, 1066 Dunbarton Rd., Pickering. 7:30 p.m. For more information, call toll free 1-866- 495-4680 or e-mail durham@autismontario.com. DURHAM HUMANE SOCIETY FUND- RAISER. Bobby Orr Lounge. Civic Auditorium. 99 Thornton Rd. S., Oshawa. 7 to 9 p.m. Presented by Brenda Lowry, certified evaluator for the CKC Canine Good Neighbour Program. Topic: The CKC Canine Good Neighbour Program. Donations accepted. THURSDAY 23 GORGEOUS GARDENS. Pickering Recre- ation Complex. 1867 Valley Farm Road. 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Learn about lush lawns and gorgeous gardens. Call 905-683-7575 to reserve space. COMMUNITIES WITH BROOMS. Register at northeast corner of Oshawa City Hall. 50 Cen- tre St. S., Oshawa. 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Clean an area of the city. Gloves, bags and a free lunch provided. PICKERING VILLAGE SENIORS. Join The Pickering Village Seniors for shuffleboard on Thursday afternoons from 1 to 4 p.m. at 29 Linton Avenue in Pickering Village, just behind the arena. 905-683-8460. Want to know what’s happening in Pickering? Check Wednesday’s paper each week for complete details BE INFORMED! newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • April 17, 200925 AP Editor’s note: The Pickering Advi- sory Committee on Race Relations & Equity partnered with local school boards in a creative arts contest, In Your Words & Expres- sions. Grades 2 to 12 students throughout the region were invited to submit a written or creative arts piece to the statement, “Imagining our diverse community where we are all treated with dignity, fair- ness and respect....” Over the next few weeks we will present the three winning entries. Category 1: First place By Joren Romaniuk, Grade 4, Highbush Public School O nce there was a leaf named Cherry. Cherry was a perfect, red leaf and she was sure that she was the prettiest red leaf. Of course, everyone knows that red leaves are the prettiest, so she thought that she must be the best leaf of all. Sherry lived in a Sugar Maple tree full of red leaves and she thought that all the trees were not as good as her tree. Those trees were full of leaves of other colours. She was certain that those other leaves must want to be red like her. One day there was a big gust of wind and it knocked all the leaves off the trees. The next day a man came and raked up all the leaves into one big pile. Cherry was not happy. Now she was right beside leaves of all different colours. She was not with only red leaves. Those other leaves were not as pretty as she was. How dare they touch her? She wished that something could be done to fix this prob- lem. Maybe another wind would come along and blow the leaves into the right piles so that she would be with all the other red leaves just like her. Then she heard some chil- dren coming. They jumped into the pile of leaves. It was such a nice big pile of beautiful leaves of different colours that they just could not resist it. The chil- dren had never seen anything so wonderful before. They ran and jumped and played and laughed and laughed. The children picked up leaves of different colours and held them up to the sun so that they could see how beautiful each one was. They didn’t just like the red leaves. They thought that all the leaves were beautiful. Then Cherry realized that all the leaves were beautiful, not just the red ones. She also real- ized that when they were all together they made a bigger and better pile and that was more fun for the children. The children’s happiness made her happy. Maybe it wasn’t best just to have everything all the same. Maybe it was more important to have everyone all together making something good like happiness and differences didn’t really matter at all. Maybe the differences were the best part of all. WRITING CONTEST AUDITIONS Actors, actresses needed for Backwoods’ play PICKERING -- Backwoods Players is holding auditions for a summer produc- tion. Whodunit?: The Backroom Backstab is set in New Brunswick around 1967 at a political convention. It will be performed July 11, 12, 18 and 19. The play involves improvisation with the audience in addi- tion to scripted lines. There are six male and six female roles, of varying ages, plus three children. Auditions are April 19, noon to 5 p.m., at the Redman House at Pickering Museum Village, and April 21, 7 to 9 p.m., in the Pickering Civic Centre’s Tower Room. To book an audition time, call pro- ducer Julie Oakes at 905-728-6953 or e- mail gcoakes1@idirect.com. MUSIC A jazzy Sunday Ajax local to play concert at public library AJAX -- Jazz up your Sunday after- noon with some live music. The Paul Butler Jazz Band per- forms in the Rotary Room of the Ajax Public Library on April 19, from 2 to 4 p.m. Guests are encouraged to come and enjoy refreshments while listening to music that promises to be “easy on the ear.” Paul Butler is an Ajax pianist who is teacher, piano tuner and a long-time member of the Ajax Rotary Club. Tickets are on sale at the library for $6. Entertainment Editor mruta@durhamregion.com newsdurhamregion.comEntertainment MUSIC Anderson Council releases CD Durham College record label releases its first CD BY INGRID SARAVIA isaravia@durhamregion.com DURHAM-- Mix up some rock and funk, add a bit of psyche- delic beats and what you are left with is Anderson Council’s first CD, Under Auditorium. It’s the first extended play (EP) CD by Anderson Council, a psy- chedelic-influenced jam band from Ajax that for the last two years has been building up a loyal fan base in Durham. The six-song CD reveals influ- ences, ranging from Pink Floyd to Jack White. Standout tracks include Pinned and Posted, Amanda Lynne and the instru- mental Wake-Up Wonder. “There is no band in the radio that sounds like us,” said Jeff Robertson, one of the band’s gui- tarists and songwriters. “Most bands play a certain style and all their songs sound similar. With us every song is very different.” Under Auditorium was mas- tered by producer Iain McPher- son (“DJ Iain”), whose cred- its include remixes for U2 and Madonna. The four-piece group has won several Supernova-hosted com- petitions, including the Battle of the Bands. The group was asked by promoters to headline their current contests along with pre- vious Supernova winners like Sum 41 and Billy Talent. Under Auditorium is also the first CD ever to be recorded, dis- tributed and released by Back- row Records, a student-operat- ed, not-for-profit, independent record label out of Durham Col- lege in Oshawa. The record label is run by second- and third-year music business management students at Durham College. The release party was hosted earlier this month by Backrow Records as a part of Rock N’ Reel 2009, an annual music and film festival also put on by the music business management students. After the release party, the band performed with One Divided and London Swagger at E.P. Tay- lors, the Durham College cam- pus pub. Backrow Records is in the pro- cess of arranging an Ontario tour for Anderson Council. PHOTO BY MICHELLE GAUDET DURHAM -- Anderson Council, performing at its first CD release bash, is on the Durham College, stu- dent-run label Back Row. HIGH SCHOOL ARTS Students showcase their talents PICKERING -- Experience first-hand the talented young people from a local high school. Dunbarton High School students host their second Coffee House at the Pickering school on April 21 from 7 to 9 p.m. The evening features a range of entertainers, from musicians to poets. This year’s theme, given the global eco- nomic downturn, is Recession. The cost is $2. Dunbarton is at 655 Sheppard Ave., just west of Whites Road. 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Our offi ce will appeal to an experienced dental professional who is fl exible to change while the offi ce grows. This is a full time position for a dental re- ceptionist/assistant that can work days, evenings, and Saturday's. Please forward resume to: 905-579-3815, or slake@on.aibn.com Houses for Sale $ Mortgages, LoansM Employment WantedE ELECTRICAL CONTRAC- TOR/ Master Electrician looking for commercial/indus- trial, service and mainte- nance contracts, new instal- lations in Durham region. 15+ years experience. Own tools and truck. ECRA# 7005865. Call Brian at 416- 697-4207. Houses for Sale $ COUNTRY BUNGALOW, modern decor situated on 1.5 acres with ponds and creeks. Owner may consider rent to own, holding mortgage or trade. $349,888. ALSO apartment available, Central Oshawa, large 1-bdrm, open concept $800/mo inclusive. Call (905)922-5789 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 SOUTH AJAX - By the Lake. Private Sale by Own- er. High demand prestige area. Professionally renovat- ed, many upgrades. Stun- ning home. 4+1 bdrms, 3-1/2 baths. Finished basement. Very private. Backs on to woods. Must see! Won't last! $369,900. Call 905-683- 6337 or email at house4saleajax@yahoo.com UNBELIEVABLE, 3600sq.ft., handyman special in prestig- ious Pickering neighbor- hood!! 4 large bedrooms, pool, nanny quarters. Priced 100K below market. Book appointment now, won't last long! 1-888-877-9982. WHITBY, 3+1 BDRM Bunga- low, 2 bathrooms, 2 gas/fi re- places, professionally fi n. bsmt, close to schools/down- town Whitby. Lot 122 x 72ft. Includes 4 stainless steel ap- pliances plus washer/dryer. $349,900. (905)665-1077 or 416-318-2768 Private SalesP OPEN HOUSE, Saturday April 18th and Sunday April 19th, 1-4 p.m. All brick, 3- bdrms, 2 1/2-baths, master w/walk-in closet & 4pc en- suite. Familyroom w/gas fi re- place and cathedral ceilings, eat-in kitchen w/back splash and breakfast bar. Deck, c/a, c/v, alarm, etc. $289,900. 18 Howling Cres. Ajax. To view: homesbyowner.com/41722 Houses for Sale $ Mortgages, LoansM Out of Town PropertiesO OUT OF TOWN Property, MLS#2087169 OPEN HOUSE Saturday April 18 & Sunday April 19. Motivated Seller. Industrial/ Commercial SpaceI STORAGE UNITS 10' x 20' Wilson Rd. S. Oshawa. Un- heated. $125. - $135. per mo. Call (905)725-9991 Offices & Business Space COMMERCIAL space available, 525sqft and 1200sqft. Suitable for profes- sional offi ce. Prime Simcoe St. N location. Parking available. Available immedi- ately. Call 905-576-5123 for details. SPACE AVAILABLE Pickering Ideal for Martial Arts, Yoga etc. 1800 sq ft. Prime hours avail. (905) 626-9212 Business OpportunitiesB HAIR SALON in Grocery Store plaza in Oshawa. Great opportunity to take over existing salon at the low cost of a new one. Only $30,000 o.b.o. Call 416-827-4999 OWN A MATTRESS Sanitiz- ing Business. Earn $200+hour. Cash in on Green movement. Dry, Chemical-Free process re- moves dust mites and aller- gens. New to USA. Key are- as available. Call 1-888-999- 9030 or visit www.Hygieni- tech.com PLAN B Nova Scotia Cou- ples earns millions from home. Part time. You can too! Seeking business mind- ed Oshawa associates. Call 877-246-5035. RECESSION-PROOF green business. Opportunity to be- come an owner in a success- ful solar business. One own- er retiring. Continue to ex- pand with the introduction of Hydro's FIT program. Seri- ous enquiries only. (905)728- 8551, integrated.power @hotmail.com Houses for Sale $ Mortgages, LoansM $$MONEY$$ CONSOLI- DATE Debts Mortgages to 95% No income, Bad credit OK! Better Option Mortgage #10969 1-800-282-1169 www.mortgageontario.com 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 ! A BRIGHT 2 bedroom basement apt. Wilson/ Bloor area. Separate entrance, pri- vate laundry, parking. $800+hydro. First/last. no pets, no smoking. Avail. Im- mediately (905)260-1496 ! KING/WILSON, OSHAWA Quiet building, near shop- ping, transportation. Utilities, parking included. 2-bedroom apts. Available May/June 1st. Call (905)571-4912 until 6:00pm. 1 & 2 BEDROOM available anytime or May 1st. Located 350 Malaga Rd. Oshawa. $725 and $825/mnth all in- clusive. No pets, please call 905-242-4478 or 905-435- 0383. 1, BDRM apartments for rent, Whitby, Brock & Dun- das area. Available Immedi- ately/May 1st. Call Tony (416)493-1927 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 apartment, main fl oor with basement and garage. Central Oshawa, fridge, stove, cable. $980/month all inclusive available May 1. Call Justin (905)922-5055. 2-BEDROOM $810, 1-bed- room $710, bachelor $590, in 11-plex. walk to OC, heat, water, secured entrance, refi nished fl oors, parking in- cluded hydro extra. No pets. 289-240-1052, 905-626- 6724. 2-BEDROOM APT, $825 all inclusive. No dogs. Oshawa, Bloor St. E area. Working adults preferred. Call Matt 289-240-4447 2-BIG BDRM bsmnt, sep. entrance, $700+40%utilities, May 1st, 3-BEDROOM $950+60% utilities, June 1st, Oshawa-Cedar/Phillip Mur- ray area, near school, bus stop, south Oshawa Commu- nity Centre. All amenities. No smoking/pets. 905-409-7586 Apartments & Flats for RentA 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- 720-3934 www.skylineonline.ca Condominium Suites in Oshawa 2 & 3 Bdrm's Free Utilities, Parking. Senior's, Retiree's & GM Discounts 905-728-4993 ADELAIDE/TOWNLINE, bachelor apartment, $500/in- clusive, laundry, on bus route, prefer non-smoker. Available immediately, No pets. First/last required. 905-434-6585. ahfi nnigan@hotmail.com AJAX SALEM/BAYLY. Large 1-bedroom basement. Bright and clean, 4pc bath, shared laundry & parking. $750 includes utilities, A/C. Non-smoking. Suit profes- sional. Available immediate- ly. 905-787-8665 416-721- 4425. AJAX, 2-BEDROOM condo, bright, great location, excel- lent view, en-suite laundry, 2 baths, available immediately. $1350/mo. Westney/Hwy 2., First/last, references/credit- check. 416-844-8335. AJAX, Kingston/Church, $1100/month utilities includ- ed. Beautiful bright spacious main level 1-bedroom bun- galow apartment. Laundry in- cluded, private parking. Available immediately. Please call (416)277-9037 AJAX, SALEM/HWY#2 2-bedroom basement walk- out, very clean, freshly paint- ed, separate entrance, laun- dry, close to shopping. $850 inclusive, available immedi- ately. No smoking/pets. (905)619-1721 AJAX- OXFORD Towers. Spacious apartments, quiet bldg, near shopping, GO. Pool. 2-bedroom & 3-bed- room from $1029/mo. Plus parking. Available May /June 1st. 905-683-8571, 905-683- 8421 AJAX. Harwood/Rossland Large brand new 1-bdrm walk-out bsmt apt., 1-park- ing, laundry. Avail May 1st. No smoking/pets. $750/mo inclusive. First/last. (905)239-4910 ALEXANDRA PARK, OSHAWA Large 1 and 2 "Old charm building." Totally renovated, new kitchen/bath, hardwood fl oors. In-house laundry, intercom. Parkview. Near Hospital. No pets. (905)743-9383 BACHELOR in Old Whitby, downtown, separate eat-in kitchen. bright, large, clean, in small building. No smok- ers/pets. Quiet person pre- ferred. Dundas/Brock. $695- inclusive, parking. Call 416- 438-4895. Apartments & Flats for RentA BEAUTIFUL ARCHITEC- TURE, Whitby - Landscaped gardens, century building, 1 bedroom apt. $975. in- cludes utilities & parking. 11 ft. ceilings. May lst. www. geocities.com/ highstreetmanor/index.html (905)434-2443 BOWMANVILLE 2 BDRMS, clean, spacious apartment, $950/mo including utilities. First/last. No pets. Available May 1st. Call Helen at 905- 987-3683. 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 MODERN 1-bdrm with loft & skylight near downtown, downstairs laundry, no pets, park- ing/utilities incl., fi rst/last for June 1st $775/mo. (905)623- 2334 or walhout@rog- ers.com BOWMANVILLE, cozy 2- bedroom, $760 plus hydro, includes heat. Available im- mediately. Parking, coin laundry. Call Liza 905-623- 2501. CENTRAL Oshawa, near Senior Citizens' Centre, adult building. 2-bdrm main fl oor. $875. 2-bdrm 3rd fl oor $825. New carpet, appliances, freshly painted + utilities (905)242-8355. CENTRAL WHITBY, 3-bed- room home with fi nished basement, available to work- ing family. Bus at door, no pets. $1350+ utilities. Call (416)819-4902 after 6pm. LUXURY APARTMENTS. Enjoyable, Upscale Living. 333 Simcoe St N, Oshawa. 2 Bedroom Suites From $1535. Frequent social events held in common room. In suite laundry in every unit. Elevator access to your unit. Bus stop locat- ed in front of building. Locat- ed across the street from the hospital. 905-431-8930 www.skylineonline.ca MARY STREET APTS three bdrm apts. Utilities included, minutes to downtown, short drive to Whitby Mall. Mary/Garden 905-666-2450 www.realstar.ca ONE-BEDROOM - main- fl oor of Triplex. King+Ritson area, Oshawa. Renovated, new-bath, large livingroom, walkout to backyard&patio, fridge/stove, washer/dryer, heat/hydro, parking included. Avail May1, $725/mth. No pets. 905-432-0967 OSHAWA 1-BDRM apt., main fl oor front entrance, big livingroom, kitchen, picture window. Inclusive. May 1st. $700 fi rst month & security. Clean, quiet. No parking. no smoking/pets. (905)404-0480 OSHAWA 3-BDRM bunga- low mainfl oor apt. Large win- dows, clean, bright, hard- wood, a/c, laundry, parking. Use of yard, walk to OC, near transit/401. Minutes to Whitby. $895/mo+. (905)619- 9948 OSHAWA near OC, 3 bed- room, 1.5 bath in 4-plex. 2- bedroom in 6-plex. Available immediately. No pets, laun- dry, parking, fi rst/last. 905- 665-5537. Articles for SaleA Vendors WantedV Apartments & Flats for RentA 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. Available immediately. First/last. No smoking/pets. 905-430-0249. OSHAWA CENTRAL. Im- maculate large walk-out bsmt. Full kitchen, livingroom w/fi replace, 5-appliances, pri- vate entrance, c/a, c/vac, se- curity, parking. NO SMOK- ING/PETS. Ideal for clean quiet working person. May 3rd/later. (905)720-1533 OSHAWA fi rst month free. main fl oor, spacious 2 + 1 bedroom. Storage room, fenced yard. North of Bloor off Simcoe. $949 all inclu- sive. First/last. May 1. 289- 240-4120 OSHAWA KING/RITSON, 2 bedroom apartment on main fl oor of house, close to downtown, all amenities, laundry, parking available. $845 all inclusive. (905)914- 3133 OSHAWA NORTH, prime lo- cation, quiet street, raised bungalow, large windows, lots of light, lower level, 1 bedroom apartment. Free satellite TV and internet. $700/utilities included. Available immediately. First/last. (416)887-3289 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, 945 Simcoe St. N., 1-bedroom $750/inclu- sive. 208 Centre St. S., Large 2-bedroom in adult- lifestyle building, $1000/month plus heat/hydro No pets. May 1. 905-723- 1647, 905-720-9935. Articles for SaleA Vendors WantedV Apartments & Flats for RentA OSHAWA, 2 bedroom base- ment apartment, Clean, bright, quiet, Includes heat, hydro, water, parking,cable, shared laundry, No smok- ing/pets. $850.00, First/Last, Available Immediately. Call 905-434-7899, 705-426- 5998, rene.aston@sympatico.ca OSHAWA, DOWNTOWN. 2 bedroom apartment for rent, $900/month. Brand new modern luxury hardwood fl oors. Includes AC, heat & hydro. students/pets wel- come. (905)922-4911 OSHAWA, RITSON/Wolfe, 2-bdrm including utilities. Parking, fridge/stove includ- ed. First/last, available im- mediately. Call 647-404- 1786. OSHAWA, SIMCOE/ELGIN, upper duplex, clean, freshly painted, large 3-bdrms, 2- level apt, sep. entrance, 2 bathrooms, parking, a/c, backyard. References. Good tenants only. $1100/mo in- clusive. Immediate. (905)903-2928. OSHAWA- King/Harmony newly renovated 1-bed. apt, $700 all inclusive. Available May 1st. No pets. 905-720- 4505 or 1-951-870-9523. OSHAWA- Ritson/Bloor, nice and clean 1-bedroom apt for rent. $650 and $700/month everything included, fi rst/last, available May 1st. No dogs Call (289)240-5237. OSHAWA-Nicely decorated 2-bedroom apt., in clean well-maintained building. Heat, water, parking includ- ed, on-site laundry, near schools, shopping, transit. Available May-lst. $725/mo+hydro. 905-721- 2534 to view. OSHAWA. two large 2 bed- rooms, 1 bedroom apart- ments, small building, se- cure front/rear doors, walking distance to Oshawa Centre. Laundry, parking, storage. No pets, available May 1st. (905)728-8868. PANORAMIC VIEW of Frenchman's Bay and Lake Ontario from three-bedroom condo in South Pickering. Freshly painted. Under- ground parking. Walk to GO. $1,575 includes utilities. 905- 837-0102. Apartments & Flats for RentA PICKERING SOUTH, 2 bdrm bsmt apt. Separate entrance, gas fi replace, parking. $1000/month. Available May 15th. No pets/smoking. First/last, references. 416- 433-2231. PICKERING TOWN CEN- TRE, newly renovated 2 bed- room basement apartment, very clean, quiet neighbour- hood, parking available, available immediately. $750 plus utilities. References. Call Danny (416)509-0020. PICKERING, 1-BEDROOM basement apt. Large and bright, full kitchen, full bath, separate entrance, own laun- dry. No smoking/pets. $850 all inclusive, fi rst/last re- quired. Call 905-428-9140. PICKERING, Bayly/Liver- pool, large 1-bedroom base- ment, separate entrance, walk to GO, close to all amenities, laundry, fi replace, bar, a/c, parking. avail. May 1st. $800/mo incl. (905)492- 0615. PICKERING, Brock/Major Oaks. 1-bdrm bsmt, separate entrance, 1-parking, laundry, cable. $800/mo utilities in- cluded. Avail. immediate- ly/May 1st. First/last, no smoking/pets. (905)427-6223 PICKERING, executive 2- bdrm bsmt, separate en- trance, parking, gas f/p, large kitchen, private laundry, cable, utilities. $1050/mo Avail. May 7th. No smoking. Ideal for professional w/one child. (416)805-6076 PORT WHITBY 1722/1724 Dufferin St. Newly renovated spacious 2-bedrooms $835. Available immediately/May 1st. Laundry/parking, walk to GO, 401/Brock St. Near sports arena/shopping. 1- 800-693-2778 REGENCY PLACE ASK ABOUT OUR MOVE-IN SPECIAL! 1 & 2 Bdrms utilities incl. Security & parking. Laundry, social room & additional storage. Min. to shopping & parks. Access to Hwy. 401 & public transit. 15 Regency Cres. (Mary St. & Hickory St) 905-430-7397 www.realstar.ca RITSON/OLIVE- 2 + 1 bed- room, parking, all utilities in- cluded. Porch, yard, fresh reno, laundry, available April- June. $1045/month. Days-(416)657-2117, Even- ings (905)718-7223. SENIORS WELCOMED BOND ST. E. Extra-large. 1-bedrooms, $690, Immedi- ate or May 1st. Clean, bright. Near shopping/bus. Laundry on site, safe neighborhood. 905-720-2153 TESTA HEIGHTS 1, 2 & 3 bed. w/upgraded fi nishes. Util. incl. Security & parking. Landscaped grounds, pri- vate patios & balconies. 2 Testa Rd., Uxbridge. 905- 852-2534 www.realstar.ca WHITBY - 3-BEDROOM. Low rise bldg. Spacious, clean, bright apartment. En suite laundry. 4 appliances. Non smokers. No pets. 1-year lease, fi rst/last. $1050/plus utilities. Available May 1st. 905-442- 6415. WHITBY 1-BEDROOM, in small building. Suitable for single mature non-smoking adult. Second fl oor. On GO bus. Washer/dryer & utilities included. $745/mo. Available immediately. (905)655-7277. WHITBY CENTRAL. 1-bed- room apartment of superior standard on third fl oor. Bal- cony, elevator, hardwood fl oors. No dogs. Available June 1st. 200 Mason Dr. (905)576-8989. WHITBY immaculate 2 bed- room central. Available im- mediately. $938, appliances, heat, water, laundry facilities and parking. 905-666-1074 or 905-493-3065. WHITBY, large bright 2-bdrm bsmt apt. 2 appliances. Quiet building, parking, includes utilities. $850/mo. Available immediately. Call 905-432- 4168. newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • April 17, 200928 AP AJAX SENIORS' FRIENDSHIP CLUB *** SPRING BAZAAR *** Baked Goods ✲ Crafts ✲ Books & Toys Jewellery Table ✲ Raffl e ✲ Chance Table ✲ Garden & Patio ✲ Tea Room SATURDAY APRIL 18th 10AM-1PM 46 Exeter Rd. **All Welcome** To Contact Us Call: 1-800-519-9566, 905-668-1838 Apply on-line atApply on-line at www.creditzonecanada.comwww.creditzonecanada.com Bad Credit? O.K. • New to Country? O.K. • Bankrupt? O.K. • Slow Payment’s? O.K. *Need a Car Loan-*Need a Car Loan- Call Credit-ZoneCall Credit-Zone Canada O/A 1527619. Some down payment may be required MAJOR FACTORY & DISTRIBUTOR LIQUIDATION AUCTION BID ON OVER 1000 QUALITY ITEMS BY P U B L I C A U C T I O N Saturday Apr. 18 at 1: P M - (Preview at 12: Noon) The Ajax Community Center 75 Centennial Rd. Ajax (905) 683-3740 occasional accent furniture * vanities - sinks * 42" plasma - lcd tvs * electronics * new sofa sets * important art collection * queen bedroom suites* box & mats * canadian made leath- er sofas * kitchen & dining sets *estate & mint coins * over 300 jewellery items * diamond rings over (1ct) * pendants * studs* all appraised & certifi ed * rolex watch* luggage* consu- mer goods * giftware * as seen on tv items * décor accents *outstanding home furnishings collection *sports memorabilia**hd dvd*blue ray* dvd/vcr*1000 watt home theatre * multi media player* View Photo Gallery - Online Auction @ www.auctioneer.ca McBrine travel bags, business cases, Professional cookware Set , professional carving knife sets,128 pc heavy stainless fl atware sets , art silk area rugs, Important Museum Framed Art collection including "Group of Seven" - Tom Thomson, AJ Casson, Franklin Carmichael, Lawren Harris, Original Signature Artworks, Henri Matisse, Picasso, Romance, Bateman, Lester, Monet, Van Gogh, Rodin, Godsby, Doug Laird, Signed Original Signature A.J. Casson L.E., Sports Memorabilia, various proof coins, estate coins, bank notes, mint sets, silver, gold, proof sets. Collector knives, Accent and home decor items, Original Oil Paint- ings, portable bar, Salon Chairs, Desks, Queen Bedroom Suite, Wood 9 pc Pub 54" Table & Chairs, Leather loungers, Home Theatre seating, Canadian made Leather Sofa Sets, Nesting tables, Marble top Vanities, accent tables, Tiffany Style Lamps, Box & Mat Sets, Sofa sets, furniture accents, Portable Bar, Tuscany Chairs, King Foyer Chair, Chiming Grandfather Clock, Benches, Ottoman, occasional tables, Designer chairs, plant stands, commodes, cabinets, tables, writing desk, hand carved mahogany furniture, various table and chair sets, wine cabinet, storage cocktail tables, Impressive jewellery collection of Es- tate & Modern jewellery including, tennis bracelets, diamond solitaire rings, watches, pearl strands, sterling silver, gift sets, tennis necklaces, Name Brand Swiss Watches, Swarovski set jewellery, appraised estate items, including but are not limited to over 300 jewellery in- cluding rings earrings, watches, bracelets, Swarovski set necklace sets, tennis necklaces, Diamond set solitaire rings, Electronics, European Crystal, Milano Italy Wallets, Jack La- lane juicer, Shamwows, IPOD speakers etc. Terms: Cash, Visa, MC, debit, Buyers Premi- um in effect, Delivery available, as per posted & announced at sale. Additions & Deletions, List may change without notice. Detailed listings on website. Win $1000.00 gift certifi cate. Contact us: email info@auctioneer.ca AUCTION of Farm Machinery, Tools, ATV's, Boats, Autos plus more on SAT APRIL 18th @ 10:00 a.m. Vanhaven Arena, 720 Davis Dr., Uxbridge L9P 1R2 GARY HILL AUCTIONS 905-852-9538, 800-654-4647, 416-518-6401 Details & photos garyhill.theauctionadvertiser.com Sat. April 18 - 10am-LIQUIDATION AUCTION at THE FIREPLACE PLUS 900 Hopkins St, WHITBY selling excess inventory of gas, wood, electric fi replaces, in- serts, wood stoves, stoves, cook stoves, fi replace man- tles, glass doors, BBQ, fi replace tools, kettles, accesso- ries, installation materials, chimney, pipe, fi ttings, hand & power tools, owner retiring, 10% buyers premium. MCLEAN AUCTIONS 705-324-2783 call for fl yer or view list & photos at www.mcleanauctions.com Auctions Apartments & Flats for RentA WHITBY PLACE 1 & 2 bed. Landscaped grounds. Balco- nies, laundry & parking. Access to Hwy. 401 & public transit. Near shopping & schools. 900 Dundas St. E. (Dundas St. & Garden St) 905-430-5420 www.realstar.ca Whitby'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 May 1st 905-668-7758 viewit.ca (vit #17633) WHITBY, Large 1-BED- ROOM loft, suit one person. Brock/Dundas area. Includes fridge/stove, laundry, 2-car parking, backyard. Quiet dead end street. Immediate. $750/month. No/smok- ing/pets. 1-800-567-9122. WHITBY, near Queen's Common. Large bright above-ground 2-bdrm., lami- nate fl ooring, separate en- trance, laundry, full bath, 1-parking, fi rst/last, no smok- ing/pets. $795/mo+ 1/2 utilities. Avail. immediately. 905-430-7311. Auctions Condominiums for RentC 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, BROCK/401, 1-bedroom, minutes to GO. Ensuite laundry, under- ground parking, storage. 5-appliances. $1100/month inclusive. (905)427-4325. PICKERING, UPGRADED 2- bedroom, 2-bath, den, hard- wood/ceramics, A/C, ensuite laundry/storage rm, huge balcony, parking, walk to Rec Centre/Library/PTC Mall, no pets/smoking, credit app, $1,380 inclusive. (905)576- 0747. WATER FRONT Brand New Whitby 840sqr(appx), 2- bedrm, locker/parking, utilities included, gym, pool, rooftop patio, Go train/401, dinning in walking distance $1650/mth. (905)231-1880. Houses for Rent PICKERING, FINCH/FAIR- PORT. Beautiful 2 bedroom bsmt apt. Avail. June 1st. $850/month. Includes laun- dry, cable & utilities. Refer- ences, fi rst & last. No smok- ing, No pets. call for appt. (905)839-2137 Auctions 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 !!CLEAN 2 BEDROOM, 1 bthroom private lot in Whit- by, separate service garage, lots of parking, May/June 1st. $1150 plus utilities. First/last, (905)424-1673. 2-BEDROOM HOUSE, 2 bathrooms, large backyard, quiet street in Northeast Oshawa. $1400/month plus utilities. Available May 1st. No smoking. Call (905)720- 2307 3-BDRM BUNGALOW, Whitby, fi nished bsmt, with garage, in quiet subdivision, close to all amenities, $1100+ utilities, Call 905- 430-2248 or 905-665-7632. 3-BEDROOM HOUSE (en- tire home) with carport. On bus route by U.O.I.T. 4 appli- ances, $1000/month plus utilities. No smoking/no pets. Available May 1st. 905-260- 6007 ABSOLUTELY ASTOUND- ING! 6 months free then own any house from $695 / month PIT (Oac, Sca). No money down, nothing to lose. Why rent? I'll qualify you on the phone. Require good credit and family income $35,000 +. Bill Roka, Sales Rep, Remax Spirit Inc. Direct Line (905)449-3622 or 1- 888-732-1600. wroka@treb- net.com Nobody sells more houses than Remax!!!!! AVAILABLE IMMEDIATE- LY , Central Whitby,near downtown, 3 bedroom plus sunroom, large living room and kitchen, near schools/park, no pets, fi rst/last, $1250/mo, inclu- sive. Gerri 905-666-4085 Leave message AVAILABLE immediately- Ajax. 2-BEDROOM, BASEMENT, $850/month. Prefer non-smoker, no pets. 2-BEDROOM BUNGALOW, short term rental, $950/month. Dennis Morgan (416)587-0060, (905)831- 9500. Houses for Rent BOWMANVILLE, 3 bedroom bungalow, fi nished base- ment, sunroom $1250 +utilities. Appliances includ- ed. Available after May 15th. Call (905)983-5390. CENTRAL BOWMANVILLE, small 3 bedroom house. Stove/fridge, detached gar- age, yard, no smokers/dogs. $1150/month plus utilities. First/last. (905)623-5278 COURTICE AREA SEMI de- tached house for rent, two bedrooms, fridge, stove, in- cluded. $1,100 including utilities. Suitable for non smoking couple. Call Paul at (905)697-9960. OSHAWA 3-bedrooms fridge, stove, $1,095 plus utilities. No pets. No smok- ing. 905-259-5119, leave message with phone num- ber. OSHAWA- KING/WILSON, available May 1st. 3 bed. main fl oor raised bungalow, basement not included, close to all amenities. C/A, laundry, parking, appliances. No smoking/pets. First/last $1200/inclusive. (905)404- 8335 PICKERING, ROUGE- MOUNT/401, private 2-bdrm house on huge lot. Laundry, workshed, avail. immediate- ly. First/last $1100/mo inclu- sive. Call 416-803-5215 PUBLIC NOTICE Bank Foreclosures Distress Sales Receive a free, computerized printout of foreclosure properties. Free recorded message ID#1042. 1-800-948-6741 WHITBY, 2/3 BEDROOM unique design bungalow, quiet street, very clean, newly remodeled, new appliances, gorgeous yard, A/C. Available June 1st. No smoking/pets. References $1150+ utilities. (905)668- 9088 WHITBY, GILBERT ST. E. available immediately, 2+2 bedrooms, 5 appliances, close to all amenities, fi rst/last. $1200/month plus utilities (905)409-4720 Townhouses for RentT BRAND NEW TOWN- HOUSE FOR RENT Three bedroom town located near Townline and Taunton in Oshawa. Includes all appli- ances and free cable and in- ternet until December, 2010. If you are a clean and re- liable tenant this is the home for you. $1375 plus utilities. Non smokers and no pets please. Call Steve at (905) 259-9603. Avail. June lst. CARRIAGE HILL 2 & 3 bed. TOWNHOUSES. In-suite laundry, util. incl., Balconies, patios, courtyard. Pking. avail. Near shopping, res- taurants, schools, parks. 122 Colborne St. E. (Simcoe N., Colborne E) 905-434- 3972 www.realstar.ca FRESH AND PRETTY 2 bedroom, 2-storey town- house in Pickering. Walk to GO and shops, Eat-in kitch- en, 5 appliances, hardwood fl oors, parking. $1230/mo+. Avail. now. (416)627-4294 NEW 3-BDRM executive townhome in Central Picker- ing. $1500/mo+ heat/hydro. Fin. bsmt., maintenance free. AAA Tenants, no smok- ing/pets. Avail. May 1st. Call Lyn (416)428-2127 NEW EXECUTIVE 3-BDRM TOWNHOME Central Pickering Finished bsmt. Maintenance free. $1500/month plus heat & hydro. AAA Tenant. No smoking/pets. Available May 1st. Call Lyn (416)428-2127 Arts & Crafts Townhouses for RentT NORTH OSHAWA, immacu- late townhome, near schools, UOIT, shopping. 3 bed- rooms, 2 baths, garage, 4 appliances. Avail May 1st. $1250 +utilities. Water inc. No smoking, 905-449-5999. OPEN HOUSE TAUNTON TERRACE 3 bedroom town- houses. Ensuite laundry. Landscaped grounds w/pool & playground. Private back- yards. Sauna & pking avail. Near shopping & schools, public transport. 100 Taunton Rd. E. (Taunton Rd. & Sim- coe St.) Ask about our move- in specials. 905-436-3346 www.realstar.ca WHITBY Thickson/Taunton 3-bedroom brand new town- house, garage 2-1.2 baths, all appliances. Near all amenities. Only $1350 + utilities. Available May 1. (905)426-3585. Rooms for Rent & WantedR AJAX NORTH fully furnished room, cable, air conditioning, share washroom, kitchen & laundry. No smoking/pets or parking. Working mature adult preferred. $450/month, fi rst/last, references. (905)686-7967 AJAX, AUDLEY/TAUNTON, working professional seeking same or student, share large new 4-bedroom house, Fully furnished, new, 1-bedroom $550 inclusive/internet. Smaller room $500. Available Immediately/next month. (905)239-2437 AJAX, Large/clean/bright room avail. May 15 in an ex- ecutive home. Rother- glen/Hwy 2. Hermitage area. No smoking or pets. Shared kitchen/laundry. $550 all in- clusive. Reference required. First and last. 647-226-7009. 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. ROOM FOR rent in N.W. Oshawa. Suit single female. Tidy, clean home, run of house, walking distance to Oshawa Centre. $450/month. Call Judy (905)576-3303 ROOMS AVAILABLE in 5 year old shared Ajax house. Access to everything! Close to amenities. First/last re- quired. Available immediate- ly. $400-$500 per month. 416-854-9209. 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 Shared Accommodation AJAX, 1-bdrm and private livingroom avail. immediate- ly. Share kitchen/bathroom. $500/mo. No smoking/pets. First/last req'd. Call Jason af- ter 6pm (905)903-1583 BOWMANVILLE, female preferred, to share new home. Own bedroom and bath. Share kitchen, living, laundry. Available May 1st. $600/inclusive with cable and internet. 905-431-8418. FURNISHED BEDROOM (Private TV/Sitting room) Professional female seeks same or student for Oshawa townhouse. Internet, cable, included. $450/month, available April 25th. (905)243-7252 or lindapark100@hotmail. com Arts & Crafts 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 Rentals Outside CanadaR CLEARWATER FLORIDA 3- bedroom fully furnished, air conditioned manufactured homes, pool, hot tub, near beaches & major attractions. Photos shown in your home. Children welcome. $400/wk (less than motel, half of sum- mer cottage). (905)683-5503 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 CASTLETON HILLS RV PARK. a gem in the hills of Castleton. Seasonable sites, and trailers for sale call 1-866-241-2224. www.castletonhills.com Lost & FoundL DEVELOPED LEGS and walked from Annie Cres. Ajax. One pair Sangaretti prescription sunglasses. Leave on burgundy '94 Olds. No good to you! Nannies Live-in/out FULL-TIME LIVE-IN caregiv- er required in Ajax to care for 10 & 6 year old girls. CPR & First Aid required. $9.25/hour. Call John (905)619-1418 Daycare Available DROP IN DAYCARE service from 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. Monday - Friday. Westney & Delaney, fully fenced, happy environ- ment, crafts, games etc. Re- ceipts, references. Westney & Delaney, (905)686-8719 FINDING CHILDCARE Has never been easier! Connecting providers, parents and nannies. Not an agency. View free list today at: www.durhamdaycare.com 289-404-2222 Articles for SaleA 1996 ROCKWOOD TENT TRAILER, (model #1602) very clean, sleeps 6 has fridge, furnace, indoor/out- door range, new crank and awning asking $1900 Call 705-786-0427 3 PIECE SOFA, loveseat, and Lazy Boy chair. All full reclining comfort. Navy blue brushed fabric. Like new. $600 for all 3. Please call 905-261-8400. 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. Cars for Sale Articles for SaleA 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 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 COUNTERTOPS, compare & save! TOP OF THE LINE SALE! www.prestolam.com. Discount Quality Counter- tops, 499 Walton St. Co- bourg (905)372-8969 Only 30-minute drive from Oshawa. discountquality- countertops@hotmail.com DININGROOM SET (Maple), table w/3 leaves, 6 chairs, 2-pc china cabinet. $1500. obo. Call (905)686-6972 GREAT DEAL - Kenwood Stainless Steal Fridge and Stove, Almost brand new, still under warranty (fl at top stove and water/ice maker in fridge) Sacrifi ce $1500.00 for both or best offer. Beautiful Top of the Line Oak Bed- room Suite, including King Size Orthopedic Bed, dresser and chest of draw- ers, Paid over $4000.00 one year ago, sacrifi ce for $1500.00 or best offer. (905)430-0538 for more info. 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 TUB/SPA - Deluxe Cabinet, Lots of Jets, War- ranty, High Effi ciency, Low Maintenance $3795. Call 905-409-5285 HOT TUBS, 2008 models, fully loaded, full warranty, new in plastic, cost $8000, sacrifi ce $3,900. 416-779- 0563. LIVINGROOM- SOFA, Love seat, pastel blue, 2 pink wing back accent chairs. $750 o.b.o. (905)666-5175 Cars for Sale Articles for SaleA 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 durhammods.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. Scandinavian style, solid blonde wood dining suite Oval Table approx. 70" long, with/2 additional leaves. In- cludes 6 chairs, 2 captain's chairs, china cabinet w/4 glass shelves, mirror backed bottom drawer, buffet w/3 drawers and 2 side cup- boards. Paid $10,000. asking $2,500.00. Call Debbie at 905-426-4676 Ext 230 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 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: GUITARS, used musical instruments and mu- sical accessories wanted by private collector. Call (289)404-0421 Pets, Supplies, Boarding GORGEOUS CHOCOLATE Labradoodle puppies, 1st & 2nd generations available, ready Easter weekend. Low to non-shed. 705-437-2790 www.doodletreasures.com Cars for Sale Pets, Supplies, Boarding 4-ADORABLE pug puppies, born Feb-12th ready to go. Fawn male and female, apri- cot male, black female. Vet checked. Beautiful mother and father. $800, (905)432- 3773, (416)435-3138. ADORABLE GOLDEN RETRIEVER puppies, par- ents on site, vet checked and dewormed, health guaranteed. Call Don 905- 753-2555. Great Easter Gift !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BEAUTIFUL SHIH TZUs for sale, affordable, non allergic, no shedding, vaccinated, de- wormed, vet checked $400 each. Call 905-260-8855. GOLDEN RETRIEVER pup- pies, males and females. Vet checked, lst shots, de- wormed, family raised. Par- ents on site. Ready to go April 26th. $400. (705)878- 8884 or (905)260-9951 SHELTIES. Cute & cuddly, active, colourful. Males & fe- males available. Ready to go. Call 705-357-3557. Cars for Sale 2000 ALERO GLS – LOAD- ED. Very Clean, Excellent Condition. Silver with grey leather, sunroof, V6, auto, all power, cruise. Certifi ed, E- tested. Winter tires available. $5995. 905-376-8431 2002 BUICK Century, beige, 4 dr., 95,000 kil., $5,300. (416)890-3020 2005 HYUNDAI ACCENT, 5 door automatic, like new con- dition. Zero Down, take bal- ance of lease, 17 months left. $259 per mo. 33,000 left on lease, full warranty bump- er to bumper, (905)576-8675 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). Cars for Sale Cars WantedC $$$$$ 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. $ $125+ 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 ALL SCRAP CARS, trucks, motorcycles, cash paid. 7- days, 24-hours, fully licensed and insured. 25 years experi- ence. Environmentally friend- ly, everything recycled. Call anytime, Jimmy (905)424- 2222. 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 '98 ISUZU Hombre Pick-up. Reg cab, 176k, 2.2L std trans, box liner, 4 snow tires on rims, poly tool-box. $2,250, (905)987-4397 2005 FORD RANGER EDGE, extended cab, 6 cyl., 5 speed, manual transmis- sion, air, dvd, am/fm, 59,000 kil, mint, one owner asking $8,500 (905)728-9815. Trucks WantedT 2000-2005 WORK VAN wanted, full size preferred. Cash for right vehicle. Please call (905)725-9731 Antique Cars 1918 490 CHEV TOURING, 50% restored, no rust, many extra parts, built in Oshawa. Call (905)342-3439 Motorcycles 2007 HONDA CRF 250X, $5,950. Like new, less than 4 hours of use, beautifully maintained, complete with battery tender, Bowmanville area. Kevin (705)879-7088, after 5pm. Insurance ServicesI CLEAN DRIVING RECORD? GREY POWER could save you up to $400 on your car insurance. Call 1-866-473-9817 for no-obli- gation quote. Open week- ends. newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • April 17, 200929 AP VIEW ON-LINE AT... WWW.HOMES.DURHAMREGION.COM • THIS SATURDAY AND SUNDAY ~Find your new home with~OPEN HOUSES SUNDAY MARCH 1, 2 - 4 PM 49 BURNINGHAM CRESSAT/SUN APRIL 18/19, 2 - 4 PM 36 TWIN STREAMS RD., WHITBY Exclusive Williamsburg Executive Home w/Pride Of Ownership! Over 3,000sq.ft. 4 Bdrms + 4 Baths. Landscaped Gardens(‘07). Modern Kitchen w/w/o Deck (21’x14’). Main Flr. Offi ce, Family & Laundry Rm’s. Double Garage. Master w/5pce Ensuite. Plus++Extras. Walk To Schools, Parks (incl. New Splash Pad Park). LIST PRICE: $412,000 For More Info Call Nancy! 416-281-2200 (COCHRANE ST. & TWIN STREAMS RD.)NANCY YAMASAKI,B.A. Sales Representative 416-281-2200 CASE REALTY Brokerage Independently owned & operated NEW L Y LIST E D! SUNDAY APRIL 19, 1 - 4 PM 109 KEARNEY, AJAX $40 9, 9 0 0 Pickering Village This beautiful spacious 4/5 bdrm home also has a two bdrm / 2wshrm inlaw suite and is located in the desired Pickering Village. Large eat-in kitchen with walkout to deck and walk in pantry.Spacious m/f family rm and offi ce, formal dining rm and sunken lr. Generous bedrms. 5 pc ensuite with two walk in closets for the mbdrm. Lower level has its own entrance, large eat in kit, own laundry, family rm w/woodstove. Excellent value for a large family. MIKE ARNOLD Sales Representative 905-428-7677 Independently Owned and Operated 0RUDENTIAL !CHIEVERS 2EALTY "ROKERAGE SAT/SUN APRIL 18/19, 2 - 4 PM 1855 GLENDALE AVE, PICKERING$339,900 AMAZING 84’x178’ lot in the Heart of Pickering! Tons of Room, Incl. 2 Bedroom In-Law Suite in High Basement, w/Separate Entry! Completely Updated Thru-Out; NEW Kitchen 2009, Furnace 2008, Roof, Windows + Much, Much More! Nothing to Do, Just Move In & Enjoy! Call Direct: (416) 578-6444 DENISE SHEA Sales Representative 416-286-3993 BRING ON THE IN-LAWS & GARDEN LOVERS! www.DeniseShea.com ROUGE RIVER Realty Ltd. Brokerage INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED SAT/SUN APRIL 18-19, 2:30-4:30PM 519 ATHOL ST. WHITBY GREAT LOCATION Totally Renovated Charming Home Located In ‘Old Whitby’. Updated Plumbing & Electrical. Re-Landscaped Yard W/ New Deck & Fencing. Open Concept Kitchen. Hrdwood Flooring Thru Out Main. Large Picture Windows. Brand New Carpeting Thru 2nd Floor And Partially Finished Bsmnt. Painted In Modern Neutral Colors. Close To Church, Shopping, Entertainment Complex, Transit, Go Train & 401. Steps To Schools & Large Park. You Won’t Be Disapointed. JAICEL AQUINO Sales Representative 416-281-2200 “Bringing your Dream Home to Reality” Independently Owned and Operated Case Realty, Brokerage RED U C E D! www.jaicelsidealhomes.com LOVELY 4 BEDROOM, 3 BATH HOME WITH FORMAL DINING ROOM, OPEN CONCEPT FAMILY ROOM & ADJOINING KITCHEN, MASTER WITH FULL ENSUITE, ALL ON A 1 ACRE LOT WITH SCENIC VIEWS. A GREAT LOCATION TO RAISE A FAMILY! www.stevebartleyhomes.com SUNDAY, APRIL 19, 2:30-4:00 PM 5048 WILLIAM ST, CLAREMONT $ 5 2 9 , 9 0 0 ** SHOWS TO PERFECTION ** 3 BEDROOMS, 3 BATHS, GRAND FOYER, 2 FAMILY ROOMS, UPGRADED BROADLOOM, 5 APPL INCLUDED, WALK OUT TO DECK AND PRIVATE YARD. SUNDAY, APRIL 19 12:00-1:30 PM 33 IRWIN, WHITBY $324, 9 0 0 STEVE BARTLEY Sales Representative 905-686-8801 416-281-2200 CASE REALTY Brokerage Independently owned & operated www.stevebartleyhomes.com Jeff Villeneuve Sales Representative jvilleneuve@trebnet.com Pat Birch Sales Representative pbirch@trebnet.com call Jeff or Pat today 905-424-7700 This Home won’t last long! Currently under many renovations. New 3Pc bath in fully fi n Bsmt. Newly reno’d main bath w/ styl- ish vanity, marble fl rs. Freshly painted, Interlocking walkway, hardwood /ceramic main fl oor, formal dining room. Large Great room w/ W/O to fenced yard, two tier deck. Stop paying rent!!! 20 HUGHES CRES, AJAX $239,000 An Amazing Value! Pristine condition and full of upgrades! Approx 2 yrs old! Upgraded ceramics & upgraded hardwood main fl r & 2nd fl r hall. All bedrooms have upgraded carpet & underpad. Upgraded Kit & Bathroom cabinets! Move in condition!! Great starter home or looking to downsize!! Stop paying rent. 20 BARDEN CRES, AJAX $309,000 Lovely home in demand area. Bright open concept design Kitchen-Breakfast-Living room. Lovingly maintained. Includes professionally fi nished basement with dry bar and stools, pot lights. Includes fridge, stove, washer, dryer, built-in dishwasher, window coverings, light fi xtures. Long driveway with ample parking and no sidewalk. Lovely rear yard with shed. It’s a beauty! 26 SOMERSCALES DR,BOWMANVILLE $198,000 Advantage Realty., Brokerage INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY 2 - 4 PM 3177 COUNTRY LANE, WHITBY $434, 9 0 0 •Newer 4 bdrm + offi ce in Williamsburg •2,850 Sq ft. w/soaring 9’ ceilings on mn fl r •Close to 5 schools and million dollar space park SHAWN LEPP Sales Representative MARK DRAPER Broker 905-428-8100 RENOWNED REALTY BROKERAGE WWW.SHAWNLEPP.COM R A R E 5 0 ’ X 1 5 0’ L O T ! SUNDAY, APRIL 19, 2-4 PM 57 ANCHORAGE AVE., WHITBY $26 4, 9 0 0 WHITBY SHORES TOWN-HOME 3-bedroom luxury town-home. A rare end unit with extra wide lot and windows on three sides. Plenty of light and very quiet. Just minutes from the lake and miles of waterfront parks. www.peterstrachan.ca PETER STRACHAN Sales Representative 905-239-3392 416-445-8855 JUST LISTED! SAT/SUN APRIL 18/19, 2 - 4 PM 39 TANSLEY CRESCENT, PICKERING First Time Buyers Dream! Hamlet Village Enclave, Clean, Bright, Tastefully Decorated, Semi-detached 2 Storey, Brick, 3 Bed, 2 Bath, Attached Garage, A/C+++ JOANNE CROSS Sales Representative 905-427-6522 Connect Realty Ltd. Brokerage INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED SUNDAY APRIL 19, 2 - 4 PM 1041 DALEWOOD DRIVE, PICKERING Approx 3000sqft home with 4 bedrooms + main fl oor den & Family Room. Fabulous layout with generous room sizes. Huge master bedroom with full ensuite. Stunning views overlooking ravine. Fantastic opportunity to get into a large home on the ravine in a great neighbourhood & add your decorating touches. Dir: North of Kingston Rd off Altona – look for the signs. See you Sunday! More details online at www.PreferredProperties.ca **RAVINE LOT**COURT LOCATION** GINA JEFFERS Sales Representative 905-668-6566 Connect Realty Brokerage INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED VERONICA NURSE Sales Representative 905-668-6566 Connect Realty Brokerage INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED SAT/SUN APRIL 18/19, 2-4 PM 75 RADFORD DR. AJAX Absolutely Stunning 3 Bedroom Home In Popular Westney Heights. Spotless, Well Kept W/Modern Neutral Decor. Upgraded Bath W/ Granite Vanity Counter & Soaker Tub. Eat-In Kit W/O To A Lrg Deck On An Approx. 123’ deep lot. Front Enclosed Porch O/L Interlocking Landscaped Garden. Close to schools, parks & transit. Asking $254,900 SUN APRIL 19, 2-4 PM JOHN PLUMPTON ABR,ASA Sales Representative 1400 The Esplanade Dr. #220 Pickering Gated community, 3 bedroom townhome Immaculate Master bedroom retreat with ensuite Jacuzzi. Asking $209,000 DOWNTOWN PICKERING 416-286-3993 905-839-7449 ROUGE RIVER Realty Ltd. Brokerage www.johnplumpton.com SAT. APRIL 18, 2-4 P.M. 1540 Pickering Pkwy #310 Pickering 2 Bedrooms & large den, 1,118 square feet, Newer (‘07) appliances, Upgraded master ensuite w/shower. Reduced to $174,900 DOWNTOWN PICKERING newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • April 17, 200930 AP Must See! Must Go! Garage Sale! Saturday, April 18th 7a.m.-12 p.m. 528 McLeod Crescent, Pickering (Hwy. #2 & S. Rougemount) Everything new! Awesome sports, household, toys, books, gifty items plus more.. OVERSTOCK WINDOW SALE Saturday April 18th 7:30 am LIFESTYLE MANUFACTURING 239 Station Street, Ajax corner of Dowty & Station HUGE GARAGE SALE Sat. April 18th, 8am 41 Patterson Cres., Ajax (Westney/Hwy 2) Household items, some antiques, women's clothing & much more! Adult Entertainment ALL ASIAN LADIES Chinese Japanese Korean 24/7 Out Calls Only www.cuteorientals.ca 905-706-8808 ★★Stars★★ Double D's "Beyond your desires" Beyond your imagination" "Beyond the stars" (905)431-1650 Couples Welcomed. Costumes available. 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Oversized double car garage. Asking $519,000. Call Grace Jorgensen 905-686-5153 or 1-866-430-9900. SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 2-4 P.M. 1767 WELLINGTON ST., CLAREMONT GRACE JORGENSEN Sales Representative 905-686-5153 Sutton Group Classic Realty Inc., Brokerage Independently Owned and Operated VICTORIAN REPLICA ON 1 ACRENEW LISTINGSATURDAY APRIL 18, 1 - 4 PM 1791 ROCKWOOD DR., PICKERING (ALTONA/TWYN RIVERS) Prestigious Rouge Valley Executive 5 Brdm, 5 Bath Home. This Home Has Many Features To Offer, Hardwood Floors, Ceramic Tiles, Crown Moulding, Pot Lights, Granite Counters, Custom Windows, 9Ft. Ceilings, A Professionally Finished Basement, In-Law Apt W/Walkout And A Beautiful Pool, This Property Shows Great. A Must See! SEBASTIAN SPATARO Sales Representative 416-298-8200 Percy Fulton Ltd. Brokerage NEW PRIC E! JOIN THE MOVEMENT. END MS. 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Beloved husband of 60 years to Rose (Lobraico). Loving father and father-in-law of: Mary Jane and Verne, Peter, Marie and Joe, Bob and Julie, Marguarite and Danny, Rosemary and Glynn. Loving uncle of Nick and Leonore. Much loved Grampa of Allison and Gavin, Bob and Jenny, David, Matthew, Pat, Greg, Rosemary, Alex and Daniel. Proud Great Grampa of Bennett, Edward, Cooper, Brennan, Myles and Jackson. Bert will be remembered fondly by many family members and friends. A Mass of Remembrance will be held Saturday May 2, 2009 at 10 a.m from St. Francis of Assisi Church, 214 King Ave. Newcastle, Ont. In lieu of fl owers, donations in Bert's name would be appreciated by the family to either: the Robert E. Paterson Graduation Award, Holy Trinity Catholic High School, 2260 Courtice Road, Courtice, ON L1E 2M8 or, Mount Sinai Hospital, Neonatal Care Unit, 600 University Ave. Toronto, ON M5G 1X5. "Be not afraid, I go before you always; come follow me and I will give you rest" Joshua 1:9 Service Directory Death Notices In Memoriams Catch Classifieds ONLINE! ANYTIME! Log on to: www.durhamregion.com TO ADVERTISE YOUR AUCTION CALL AJAX 905-683-0707 Sports Editor bkelly@durhamregion.com newsdurhamregion.comSports newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • April 17, 200932 AP Pickering goalie earns point in men’s pro game BY SHAWN CAYLEY scayley@durhamregion.com PICKERING -- When Kira Hurley left the Nor- wood Vipers for Evansville, Indiana, she had no idea what her next hockey journey would entail. The 23-year-old Pickering native started this past hockey season with Norwood of the Major League Hockey loop, but by January she found herself tending goal for the Evansville Icemen of the All American Hockey Association after one of their goalies went down with a concus- sion. Not knowing what to expect, Hurley departed for Indiana with an open mind, simply thank- ful for the opportunity to become only the third female to play men’s professional hockey in North America. Little did Hurley know she’d soon be a part of history. It was Feb. 14, Valentines Day, the Icemen hosted the Chicago Blaze and torched them to tune of a 24-4. Simply being on the winning side wasn’t the best part for Hurley, as she picked up an assist and was called for a delay of game penalty, both in the third period, to become the first female to record a point in men’s pro hock- ey on this side of the pond. And the best was yet to come. Soon after, the Hockey Hall of Fame called Evansville GM Chip Rossetti requesting Hurley’s sweater and stick to put on display later this year as part of the 2009 season-in-review collection. When Rossetti called to break the news to Hurley, she initially thought nothing good was about to come of the conversation. “My GM called me and asked me what I was doing at the time,” she recalls. “I thought I was going to get cut, it was really funny the way he laid it out. He’s like, ‘Are you sitting down? Are you standing up?’ I was just like ‘Come on Chip give (me the news), are you going to cut me? Like what’s going on?’ “He said, ‘No it’s better, you’re going to be going into the Hockey Hall of Fame’,” she explained. “It was really surreal. I didn’t believe him.” Hurley, who is currently in Belleville working at a radio station, said the honour isn’t all her’s to revel in. “It’s not just about me. It’s the whole team and the organization for giving me a chance to even be there. I am so thankful to them,” she said. Hurley is Hockey Hall of Fame-bound HOCKEY JASON LIEBREGTS / METROLAND International hockey PICKERING -- Ajax Knights’ Graham Port, left, is chased by Jokerit Helsinki’s Otto Melkanin from Finland as he takes the puck up the ice in exhibition hockey action at the Pickering Recreation Complex. GYMNASTICS Pickering’s Bartholomeusz qualifies for Eastern Canadians MARKHAM -- A couple of young gymnasts representing the Markham Gymnastics Club posted strong results at the Ontario Championships held at the Hershey Centre in Mississauga. The following are the results: Jeremy Bartholomeusz, Level 4 (13-15 year olds) -- 1st place All Around with total 73.298 points, ahead of second-place gym- nast with an AA 73.265. Three gold medals (vault, high bar and AA). Jeremy qualified first place on the Ontario team for Eastern Canadian Championships May 7-9, in St. John’s, Newfoundland as part of the under 13 team. Tazio Bigioni, Level 1 (10-12 year olds) - - 11th place All Around with total 51.550 points and 5th on rings. BASKETBALL Ajax Men’s Basketball League down to semis ESN Packaging and Top Shelf prevail in quarterfinal games AJAX -- ESN Packaging came out strong in the second half defeating Michael’s Eatery 63-45 in the first game of quarterfinal playoff action. Tom Lane and David Jackson provided the firepower for ESN with 18 and 14 points respectively. Rob Hare lead the diners with 14 points followed by Leon Arendse with 11. Top Shelf got off to an early lead against North Alliance Press and never looked back, enroute to a convincing 52-35 victory. Claude Whitfield threw down 18 points for Top Shelf while Claude Feig chipped in 9. Gregg McGuire lead NAP with 16 points. Don McEachern added 8. Semifinal action on Wednesday, April 22, will see Dickson Printing taking on Top Shelf at 8 p.m. and Phillips, Hager and North facing off against ESN Packaging at 9 p.m. There will be a scrimmage for those players knocked out of the playoffs from 7-7:45 p.m. TRACK AND FIELD Trojans on the run in Ottawa OTTAWA -- The Pickering High School Trojans track-and-field team was on the run in Ottawa at the Louis Riel Dome. More than 600 athletes repre- senting 51 schools participated in the Dome High School Meet. Athletes reaching the podium from Pickering included: 15 gold medal winners -- Matthew Anane, Kashayar Farzam, Jordan Greenridge-Williams, Xavier King, Izzy Ogieva, Stefan Saini, Denver Wright, Midget Boys’ relay team A: Stefan Saini, Omari Morris, Adrian Gardner, Zayne Gordon, Junior Boys’ relay team: Justin Taylor, Denver Wright, Khashayar Farzam, Xavier King. 18 silver medal winners -- Alex Grant, Jordan Greenridge-Williams, Rebecca Mendes, Omari Morris, Ben Otto, Stefan Saini, Brent Shepherd, Marissa Smith, Justin Taylor, Den- ver Wright, Midget Boys Relay team B: Matthew Anane, Joey Beyhum, Damion Rashford, Brent Shepherd, Senior Girls’ relay team A: Kathryn Lawrence, Komica Reeves, Marissa Smith, Rebecca Mendes. 14 bronze medal winners -- Joey Beyhum, Anthony Caterini, Adrian Gardner, Kathryn Lawrence, Marissa Smith, Brandon Wilson, Junior Boys’ relay team B: Joshua Small, Julian Brown, Andrew Bell, Alex Grant, Senior Boys’ relay team A: Brandon Wilson, A.J. Estridge, Izzy Ogieva, Raihaan Patel. Relay team results: Midget Boys A (gold medal) - - Stefan Saini, Omari Morris, Adrian Gardner, Zayne Gordon Junior Boys A (gold medal) -- Jus- tin Taylor, Denver Wright, Khashayar Farzam, Xavier King Midget Boys B (silver medal -- Matthew Anane, Joey Beyhum, Dami- on Rashford, Brent Shepherd Senior Girls A (silver medal) -- Kathryn Lawrence, Komica Reeves, Marissa Smith, Rebecca Mendes Junior Boys B (bronze medal) -- Joshua Small, Julian Brown, Andrew Bell, Alex Grant Senior Boys A (bronze medal) - - Brandon Wilson, A.J. Estridge, Izzy Ogieva, Raihaan Patel Senior Boys B (4th) -- David Wil- son, Preston Farrell, Cainan Downey- Brown, Xavier King Senior Girls B (4th) -- Lee-Anne Herbert, Christine Prince, Jordana Greenridge-Williams , Aisha Larchie Senior Boys C (5th) -- Julian Patchett, Lenroy Cargill, Denver Wright, Anthony Caterini. newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • April 17, 200933 AP Team Day Date Start Time End Time Arena Coach HIGH PERFORMANCE NIGHT - ELITE DWGHA PLAYERS ONLY Tuesday 21-Apr-09 8:30pm 10:00pm Ajax C.C. Pad3 Check www.DWGHA.com for annoucements Dino Caggiula 905-837-2740 dinocaggiula@rogers.com Novice Tier 1 Saturday Sunday 25-Apr-09 26-Apr-09 3:00pm 1:30pm 4:00pm 2:30pm Ajax C.C. Pad4 Ajax C.C. Pad3 John Haywood 905-619-3717 john.haywood@rogers.com Atom Tier 1 Wednesday Saturday Sunday 22-Apr-09 25-Apr-09 26-Apr-09 6:00pm 10:30am 2:30pm 7:30pm 12:00pm 4:00pm Ajax C.C. Pad4 Ajax C.C. Pad3 Ajax C.C. Pad3 Rob Turpin 905-683-6405 rturpin1219@rogers.com Atom Tier 2 Saturday Sunday Friday 2-May-09 3-May-09 8-May-09 11:30am 1:00pm 6:00pm 12:30pm 2:00pm 7:00pm Ajax C.C. Pad3 Ajax C.C. Pad3 Ajax C.C. Pad3 Patty Davis 905-686-3790 davispatty@rogers.com PeeWee-AA Wednesday Friday Saturday 22-Apr-09 24-Apr-09 25-Apr-09 7:30pm 7:00pm 12:00pm 9:00pm 8:30pm 1:30pm Ajax C.C. Pad4 Pickering Rec - O’Brien Ajax C.C. Pad3 Rob Crummey 905-837-1598 rcrummey@sympatico.ca PeeWee-A Sunday Wednesday Friday 26-Apr-09 29-Apr-09 1-May-09 4:00pm 7:00pm 7:00pm 5:30pm 8:30pm 8:30pm Ajax C.C. Pad3 Pickering Rec - O’Brien Pickering Rec - O’Brien Pat Teggart 416-720-5757 patteggart@hotmail.com Pee Wee Tier 3 Saturday Sunday Sunday 2-May-09 3-May-09 3-May-09 12:30pm 11:30am 4:30pm 2:00pm 1:00pm 6:00pm Ajax C.C. Pad3 Ajax C.C. Pad3 Pickering Rec - O’Brien TBA Pee Wee Tier 4 Wednesday Friday 6-May-09 8-May-09 7:00pm 7:00pm 8:30pm 8:30pm Pickering Rec - O’Brien Ajax C.C. Pad3 TBA Bantam Tier 1 Wednesday Friday Saturday 22-Apr-09 24-Apr-09 25-Apr-09 9:00pm 8:00pm 1:30pm 10:30pm 9:30pm 3:00pm Ajax C.C. Pad4 Ajax C.C. Pad4 Ajax C.C. Pad3 Ian McCrae 905-442-6747 carolmccrae16@hotmail.com Bantam Tier 2 Sunday Tuesday Saturday 26-Apr-09 28-Apr-09 2-May-09 5:30pm 8:30pm 2:00pm 6:30pm 9:30pm 3:00pm Ajax C.C. Pad3 Ajax C.C. Pad3 Ajax C.C. Pad3 TBA Midget AA Wednesday Friday Saturday 22-Apr-09 24-Apr-09 25-Apr-09 8:30pm 8:30pm 3:00pm 10pm 10pm 4:30pm Pickering Rec - O’Brien Pickering Rec - O’Brien Ajax C.C. Pad3 Wayne McDonald 647-409-4922 wayne.mcdonald@jmsmucker.com Midget Tier 2 Sunday Tuesday Wednesday 26-Apr-09 28-Apr-09 29-Apr-09 2:00pm 9:00pm 8:30pm 3:30pm 10:30pm 10pm Pickering Rec - O’Brien Pickering Rec - O’Brien Pickering Rec - O’Brien Ralph Berry 647-881-0881 ralphberry@rogers.com Midget Tier 3 Thursday Friday Saturday 30-Apr-09 1-May-09 2-May-09 8:30pm 8:30pm 3:00pm 10:00pm 10:00pm 4:30pm Ajax C.C. Pad3 Pickering Rec - O’Brien Ajax C.C. Pad3 Dave Welsh 416-629-1381 dphntm@aol.com Intermediate AA Wednesday Thursday Saturday 22-Apr-09 23-Apr-09 25-Apr-09 7:00pm 8:30pm 4:00pm 8:30pm 10:00pm 6:00pm Pickering Rec - O’Brien Ajax C.C. Pad3 Ajax C.C. Pad4 Dino Caggiula 905-837-2740 dinocaggiula@rogers.com Intermediate A Sunday Monday Wednesday 26-Apr-09 27-Apr-09 29-Apr-09 3:30pm 9:00pm 9:30pm 5:00pm 10:30pm 11:00pm Pickering Rec - O’Brien Pickering Rec - O’Brien Ajax C.C. Pad3 Brian Daniel 905-244-6504 a69stang@hotmail.com Durham West Girls Hockey Association Tryouts for 2009-2010 Season for Divisions: Novice to Intermediate DWGHA is recognized as one of the premiere organizations in The Ontario Women’s Hockey Association offering competitive hockey for all ages. Our Rep program offers AA, A, BB, B and C level hockey. Durham West continues to be a leader in Player Development. The Junior Lightning had 7 players that participated for Team Ontario Under 18 team this year. We provided several players the opportunity to play in the CWHL. Professional promotional assistance is part of the support the organization commits to each player. It is quite an accomplishment to have the highest number of call-ups in the PWHL by far exceeding the next closest team over the last 3 years. This commitment to each player is an organizational philosophy that ensures player growth and continuity within the DWGHA family. DWGHA is proud of their high performance program that includes common practices and skill developments sessions that mentor the younger players and develop the leadership skills of the older players. Each team in the high performance program did very well in league play. Our Midget AA program has excelled with committed coaching and skilled outside professional development opportunities. With only one player returning from last years Midget AA, the focus on skill development has paid dividends consistently having one of the top records in LLFHL play year after year. The Bantam AA program showed great improvement with high practice to game ratio further developing our future Stars. All our teams focus on player development, emphasizing skills and enjoyment of the game. A dedication to hockey and fi tness, a positive attitude, and willingness to work hard are pre-requisites for these teams. The following are the dates and times for all divisions: Cost per tryout is $15.00 A valid copy of a permission to skate form is required if you are a member of another association. Please check www.DWGHA.com for further information and updates Al Ritchie 905-420-4804 905-391-5353 ahritchie@sympatico.ca East End Saints Roller Hockey Registration Saturday, April 18 11:00 am to 2:00 pm At Ajax Community Centre - Rink #1 TYKE players receive $50 discount ONLY $155 www.eastendsaints.com Spots still open in all age groups www.ajaxpickeringdolphins.ca Please call us at 905-999-7657 AJAX PICKERING DOLPHINS FOOTBALL Saturday April 18 - 10am-2pm: Iroquois Park Community Centre (main lobby) Sunday April 19, 26 & May 3 - 10am-2pm: Westshore Community Centre REGISTRATION Ajax Predators Soccer Team U9 Boys Rep Tryouts (born in the year 2000) Dates and Times Sunday April 19, 2009 - 11:30am - 1:00pm Sunday April 26, 2009 - 11:30am - 1:30pm Cost $15.00 per player For more information or questions please contact: John Toland, Head Coach: Ajax Predators Email: jatoland@sympatico.ca Phone: 905-619-6945 or Tom Croft, Club Head Coach Ajax Soccer Club Email: headcoach@ajaxsoccerclub.ca Location: Salem Indoor Soccer Centre Located at Lakeridge and Bayly at Carruthers Creek Golf Club HOCKEY Junior Lightning moving on to Final Four Durham West eliminates Mississauga DURHAM -- The Durham West Junior Lightning finished the best-of-five series against the Mississauga Junior Chiefs in four games, during a goal-filled fourth game before a home crowd at the Ajax Community Centre, taking the series 3-1. Previously, the Lightning lost a close one in overtime to the Chiefs. Although the Chiefs jumped out to a three-goal lead in that game, the Lightning managed to notch a power-play goal in the second from Alannah Wakefield off assists from Danielle Skirrow and Lisa Stathopu- los. Then in the third, Nicole Gifford scored from assists by Margot Scharfe and Andrea LeDonne, and again on a power play, this time with assists from Lisa Stathopulos and Alannah Wakefield. Finally on another power-play situation, Lisa Stathopulos scored, assisted by Gif- ford and Danielle Skirrow to tie the game. Unfortunately, in the overtime frame, Mississauga scored to take the win. Although Mississauga struck first in the first period of Game 4, Lisa Stathopulos scored, assisted by Jessie Vella and Shan- non Stoneburgh. Jenn Daly followed with an unassisted goal, and Jessie Vella closed the period with a goal, assisted by Mar- got Scharfe and Jenn Daly. In the second, Mississauga struck, but was answered back by an unassisted shorthanded goal from Jessie Vella. Mississauga again used the power play to cut into the lead. The third opened with Danielle Skirrow pot- ting an unassisted goal and was followed by a Nicole Gifford goal, assisted by Mar- got Scharfe. Mississauga struck for a final time and Durham answered that with a goal from Lisa Stathopolus, assisted by Skirrow and Kailey Chappell to complete the scoring with a 7-4 final. Kim Gaggiula turned back 20 of 24 shots on goal. Next up, the Final Four weekend at the Magna Centre, April 18-19. newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • April 17, 200934 AP LULULEMON ATHLETICA |COTTON GINNY |ROOTS |THE BODY SHOP |STARBUCKS |SONY STYLE Monday to Friday 9:30am to 9pm, Saturday 9:30am to 6pm and Sunday 11am to 6pm • North of Hwy 401, intersection of Stevenson Road and Hwy 2 • 905.728.6231 • oshawacentre.com Earth Week Fair April 20 to 26 Monday to Friday 5pm to 9pm Saturday & Sunday 2pm to 6pm There’s no better place to learn how to make a positive change for our environment. After all, last year alone Oshawa Centre recycled 1,175 metric tonnes of waste… enough to cover a football field 23.5 metres deep! So we’re proud to present this event in conjunction with the community and invite you to come in and cast your vote on the Community Repurposing Competition. Or simply discover the latest about gardening, conservation and garbage reduction. Either way, you win! Oshawa Centre Recycles BY JIM EASSON On Saturday, April 18 and Sun- day April 19, Annandale will host the annual Men’s Last Chance Bonspiel. This will be the last curling event for the Annandale season. The Last Chance is full with 32 teams and half of them will qual- ify to return on Sunday. On Sat- urday, all the teams are guaran- teed three, eight end games, with lunch and dinner. With this full draw, the first place team will collect at least $600 out of a total purse of over $3,000. The Men’s Competitive League finished on Tuesday, April 15. Winners in the playoff games for leagues A to F received cash priz- es. After the games were com- pleted, all of the men’s league players enjoyed a closing dinner. The Friday Night Mixed Curling League is over and they declared their winners from each division. Division A winners were Harry Nolte with Rhonda Lawson, Doug Lawson and Denise Nolte. In B, it was the team of Joe Mundy, Nora Mundy, Richard Glanzmann and Laurette Glanzmann. Division C winners were Joan O’Leary, with Ed O’Leary, Marilynne Gordon and Andy Gordon. Division D was won by Doug Lagasse with his wife Carol, Leonard Franssen and Debbie Morgan. From April 14 to 19, the curl- ing event for Team Glenn How- ard includes both a men’s and a women’s draw featuring Cana- da’s best teams. The Grey Power Players’ Championship in Alber- ta will be the eighth and final 2008-09 Capital One Grand Slam of Curling series events. The top men’s and women’s teams on the Capital One Cup standings following this event will each receive $50,000. The second- and third-place men’s and women’s squads will each receive $25,000 and $10,000 respectively. Team Glenn Howard with Pickering resident Richard Hart at vice, and the front end of Brent Laing and Craig Savill are the defend- ing champions, and the $25,000 first-place purse is a great incen- tive to repeat. Sixteen top teams are entered on each side, and eight will qualify for a share of the $100,000 purse. 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