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Home My WebLink AboutNA2009_04_22 Pressrun 50,400 • 48 pages • Optional 3 week delivery $6/$1 newsstand PICKERING Wednesday, April 22, 2009 NNews ews AAddveverr titisseerrTHE ENVIRONMENTPlanting trees part of green scene in Pickering City pitches in during Earth Week BY REKA SZEKELY rszekely@durhamregion.com AJAX -- Residents will get a chance to dig in this spring and plant seedlings for a greener, cleaner community. Ajax’s Green Living Days culminates on April 25 and 26 in events at four local parks where residents will attempt to collect thousands of bags of garbage and plant a slew of trees. “We’re planting approximately 4,000 trees and we’re planting them in all four wards,” said Tim Field, an arborist for the Town of Ajax. Since 2001, he estimates the communi- ty has planted roughly 20,000 trees and spring is the best time to start digging. “Certain trees can be planted during JASON LIEBREGTS / METROLAND AJAX -- Craig Blencowe illustrates mulching around a tree in Paradise Park. The Town of Ajax is preparing for its tree planting efforts as part of Green Living Days and Pickering’s environment week.See PICKERING page 2 SPRING MAINTENANCE PACKAGE noitatoreriT•egnahcretlif&liO• noitcepsnIekarB•kcehctnalooC• $150 Valu e For O nl y $5 9 .9 5$5 9 .9 5$5 9 .9 5 moc.adnohgnirekcip.www 575 KINGSTON RD 905-831-5400 Dundee Private Investors Inc. 244 Kingston Rd. E. Ajax, L1Z 1G1 905-427-7000 Richard S. Price Senior Financial Advisor www.richardprice.cawww.richardprice.caRichard S. Price Senior Financial Advisor SEE US ABOUT CATASTROPHE PLANNING FOR YOUR INVESTMENTS NEWS 4 We’re No. 1 Pickering News Advertiser an award winner FEATURE 7 A fistful of dollars Should politicians be paid to sit on Veridian board? SPORTS 15 Hoop dreams Pickering High’s Tull signs on for D1 scholarship newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • April 17, 20092 P EARTH WEEK Pickering plans many enviro events certain times of the year, all trees can be planted in the spring,” said Mr. Field. The focus will be on native species such as sugar maple, poplar and aspen. In addition to looking nice, there are many benefits to planting trees. “They also hold a lot of pollution, they’re huge air filters,” said Mr. Field. Trees also store carbon, which helps control greenhouse gases. As well, areas in Ajax with a lot of tree cover can be up to 10 degrees Celsius cooler on a hot summer’s day. In fact, strategically placing trees can keep things cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter. “Shading is huge for energy conserva- tion,” said Mr. Field. Ultimately, the event isn’t just about free labour for the Town, it gives resi- dents a sense of pride in the community and a sense of ownership. “I have a lot of kids coming up to me five or six years later saying: I planted that tree,” said Mr. Field. The Town encourages residents to learn more about trees and the urban forest at a public meeting on Thursday April 23 at 7 p.m. at Ajax’s Town Hall. Attendees will receive a free seedling. And while Ajax is holding Green Living Days, Pickering is also pitching in for the environment by celebrating Earth Week. On April 25, the local conservation authority, the City and Ontario Power Generation are inviting residents to plant trees at Alex Robertson Park start- ing at 9 a.m. Both Ajax and Pickering residents will be rewarded for their hard work with a barbecue lunch and both municipali- ties will proceed with the tree planting plans, rain or shine. For more information on green events and tree planting, visit the Town of Ajax online at www.townofajax.com or call 905-619-2529. For the City of Pickering, visit www. cityofpickering.com or call 905-420- 4660 ext. 2043. GREEN EVENTS April 23 Lush Lawns and Gorgeous Gardens Workshops Pickering Recreation Complex, 1867 Valley Farm Rd., 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Call to reserve space 905-683-7575 April 24 20-Minute Pickering Makeover Schools, businesses and community groups pick up litter. Supplies provided by the City. Call to register 905-683-7575 April 25 Tree planting at Alex Robertson Park Sandy Beach Road south of Bayly 9 a.m. to noon rain or shine Barbecue lunch to follow JASON LIEBREGTS / METROLAND AJAX -- Tim Field, an arbourist for the Town of Ajax, is preparing for the Town’s tree planting as part of the upcoming Green Living Days and Pickering’s environment week. PICKERING from page 1 Page 6 - Today’s editorial clear acne and rosacea Reduce Oiliness, Redness & Discolouration. Drain & Flatten Blemishes, Reduce Pores, As Featured on CBS “The Doctors” & CP24. NO PRESCRIPTION DRUGS Botox–Peels–Skin Tightening Photo Facials–Laser Hair Removal thefacialplace.com Free Consults...905-426-2565 RESULTS IN 24-48 HOURS: www.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! All girls Grades 6 ~ 12 Join us at our Open House Tuesday, April 28th, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. DURHAM -- Two Uxbridge boys are recovering after a rugby accident in Pickering that sent them to hospital on Friday afternoon. The boys, both in Grade 9, were hurt during a rugby tournament at Pine Ridge Secondary School in Pickering April 17. Both were taken to hospital, one of them by helicopter to The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto. While the boy taken to Ajax hospital was later released, the boy at The Hos- pital for Sick Children is expected to be discharged early this week, said Andrea Pidwerbecki, Durham District School Board’s communications manager. The school board is sending a letter home with Uxbridge students Monday outlining the incident, and posted it on its website as well. 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On Friday at roughly 12:45 p.m., Durham Regional Police were called to an accident at Salem Road and Bayly Street. Two vehi- cles were involved in a head-on collision on Bayly with one of them then colliding with a motorcycle. “One female was airlifted to hos- pital after going to Ajax-Pickering (hospital),” said Durham Regional Police spokesman Dave Selby on Friday. The 39-year-old Whitby woman driving one of the vehicles was taken to a Toronto hospital with serious injuries. Three others in the second vehicle were taken to Lakeridge Health Bowmanville where they were treated for minor injuries. The motorcyclist was not injured. SALEM ROAD-BAYLY STREET Whitby woman airlifted after Ajax crash Durham police say there’s a link between 2008 killings BY JEFF MITCHELL jmitchell@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- Two suspects in the murder of a Pickering man last year have now been charged with first-degree murder in another killing. Durham police say the same two men are responsible for the slaying of Jeffrey David Warne, 19, who was shot to death in his Pickering home by two intrud- ers Jan. 26, 2008, and Khristian Gerri Ottley, 23, whose body was found in Pickering fewer than two weeks earlier. Homicide cops laid the new charges Friday and the men were scheduled to appear in provincial court in Oshawa Monday. Police have said for months they believed the slayings of the two young men were linked. Mr. Ottley was found shot to death in a car parked near his Valley Farm Road home Jan. 15, 2008. Mr. Warne was shot dead in his Hollyhedge Drive home by two assailants who also wound- ed his landlord. Jerome Campbell, 20, and Damion Dicketta Pearson, 22, both of no fixed address, are now charged with first-degree murder in the killing of Mr. Ottley. They were previously charged with second-degree murder in Mr. Warne’s killing and attempt- ed murder in the shooting of another man at the Pickering home. 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DURHAM’S INSURANCE EXPERTS Call 905 427-5888 1920 Bayly St., Pickering BETTER NEWSPAPERS COMPETITION Pickering News Advertiser awarded for excellence Ontario Community Newspaper Association honours the team with 26 editorial awards TORONTO -- The Pickering News Adver- tiser paid tribute to local elementary and secondary school students with Faces of the Future, and now the Ontario Community Newspaper Association (OCNA) has hon- oured the News Advertiser for its 2008 edi- tion of the popular publication. In fact, Metroland Media Group newspa- pers of Durham Region and Northumber- land County were big winners in the annual Better Newspapers Competition held Friday in Toronto. The competition, held annually by the OCNA, allows Ontario’s community news- paper industry to celebrate the accomplish- ments of its members. In the 2008 competi- tion, more than 2,000 entries in 61 catego- ries were received from the association’s 300 member newspapers: Metroland’s Durham Region and Northumberland County divi- sion took home 26 awards. The Durham edition of the annual Faces of the Future special section, which each year recognizes more than 400 students for their outstanding success and leadership, was once again named Best Special Section. In eight years, Faces of the Future has received 13 provincial, national and North American awards for editorial excellence, making it one of the most awarded special projects in Ontario’s community newspaper industry. “During a time in which our youth are going online for their information, this supplement seems a perfect way to engage younger, newer readers. All of the youth were featured with editorial and a full color picture. Even the advertisements are fun to read. It would be difficult to read this and not be inspired,” the judges said. “Too often we see headlines about young people who are on the wrong side of the law,” says Joanne Burghardt, editor-in-chief of Metroland’s Durham Region and Nor- thumberland County Division. “And too often media outlets are accused of being overly negative. Faces of the Future is all about honouring our young peo- ple for the positive steps they are taking.” Production is underway for the 9th annual Faces of the Future, publishing this June, “and we have big plans for our 10th anni- versary edition in 2010,” says Mrs. Burghardt. In the prestigious General Excel- lence category, all of Metroland’s six Durham Region newspapers placed within the top four in their circulation classes, including the Pickering News Advertiser, which finished fourth in its circulation class. Pickering News Advertiser reporter Crystal Crimi was also honoured with a Premier Award for education writing for her fea- ture ‘A+ Fresh Start’. This year, for the first time, the OCNA included awards for online news presentation. The division’s newsdurhamregion.com web site was named the Best Communi- ty Newspaper Portal. The award comes on the heels of receiving first-place honours in the same category from the CCNA. The web site was also among the top three in the Surfer’s Selection category which allowed OCNA members at large to vote on their favourite web site. Online content manager Ian Caldwell led the team to a second-place finish for Online Innovator of the Year. The judges called newsdurhamregion. com a “well-designed website that is equally appealing to the neophyte web user as it is to a demanding high end user ... the site push- es the boundaries of what other papers are doing online ... someone to watch in 2009.’ Founded in 1950, the Ontario Communi- ty Newspapers Association is a non-profit industry association comprising more than 300 member newspapers throughout the province. Since 1991 the Metroland Durham Region and Northumberland County newspapers have won more than 400 provincial, nation- al and North American awards for editorial excellence. Earlier this year the division was awarded 27 awards for editorial excellence from the Suburban Newspapers of America and 25 awards in the annual Metroland Edi- torial Awards of Excellence competition. THE AWARDS: Ajax/Pickering News Advertiser: 1st Best Special Section (circ >10,000) Faces of the Future 2008 2nd Crystal Crimi, Education Writing, A+ Fresh Start 4th General Excellence Class 7 (Circ 40,000 and over) WATCH the video story READ the rest of the winners online @ newsdurhamregion.com National honours for Durham newspapers TORONTO -- The Canadian Community News- paper Association has announced the winners in its annual Better Newspapers Competition. The Metroland Media Group Durham Region and Northumberland County division was honoured with eight awards to be presented in May at the CCNA’s annual convention in Montreal. The awards: Best Front Page (Circ 25,000 and over) 1st Oshawa This Week Best Web Site 1st Oshawa This Week for newsdurhamregion.com General Excellence (Circ 25,000 and over) 2nd Oshawa This Week Outstanding Community Service 3rd Oshawa This Week for Christmas greetings to the troops Best Coverage of the Arts 3rd Oshawa This Week Best Special Section (circ 12,500 and over) 2nd Whitby This Week, The Road to Beijing Best Editorial Page (Circ 25,000 and over) 3rd Ajax /Pickering News Advertiser Stephen Shaw Award for Best News Story 3rd Chris Hall, Port Perry Star ETROLAND DURHAM REGION MEDIA GROUP FACES OF THE FUTURE DURHAM REGION YOUTH TAKING A POSITIVE DIRECTION. 2008 PICKERING -- The Pickering News Advertiser was honoured by the OCNA for producing the Best Special Section with the 2008 edition of Faces of the Future. During a time in which our youth are going online for their information, this supplement (‘Faces of the Future’) seems a perfect way to engage younger, newer readers. 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He added it’s not the fault of drivers but of equipment. Coun. Dickerson also said Liverpool Road South needs better snow-clearing service. Ward 1 City Councillor Jennifer O’Connell suggested looking at Toronto’s fleet and associated costs with purchas- ing such machines in order to clear wind- rows, which the City does not currently do, except for those in the seniors’ snow- removal program. The City asked Toronto about the cost of maintaining windrows and found it would be more than $500,000 per winter season to rent necessary equip- ment and hire more staff. Mayor Dave Ryan said for as many nega- tive comments he receives, he gets one, if not more, positive ones. “You know what? You can tell the dif- ference when you cross the border (into Toronto),” he said, adding when he visits family in Toronto, the snow removal and street parking situation is a nightmare. Ward 3 City Councillor David Pickles suggested the senior’s snow-removal pro- gram, which accommodates 300 people, be expanded to some of the more north- ern communities, such as Claremont and Greenwood, next year. Although winter control costs for 2008 are not yet available, the City spent $870,830 on salt and sand in 2008, compared to $616,373 in 2007. COLD FACTS * Pickering maintains 918 lane kilometres of roads; 686 are paved surface and 232 are granular. * The City maintains 98.6 kilometres of sidewalks. * Pickering clears roads in a priority routing sys- tem. Priority roads usually carry higher traffic vol- umes or accommodate transit. * About 45 staff members work on winter control operations. * Fifteen staff members are on a 24-hour standby system per week. * The City hires up to five term labourers in Janu- ary and February, the heavy snowfall months. * The City currently aims to have all roads cleared within 24 hours after the snow stops. * Snow-clearing equipment for roads consists of: 17 dump trucks; two graders; two loaders; and four snow blowers (for crosswalks and intersections). * Pickering has 13 pieces of equipment for side- walks. * Bylaw officers handed out 2,525 tickets to cars parked on the street between 2 and 5 a.m. from Jan. 1 to March 26, 2009. CITY COUNCIL Spring means snow plans for Pickering METROLAND FILE PHOTO PICKERING -- While the snowy weather may be past, Pickering City Council is in the midst of fine-tuning its snow removal operations for the next time the snow flies. & A Metroland Media Group Ltd. Publication Tim Whittaker - Publisher Joanne Burghardt - Editor-in-Chief Mike Johnston - Managing Editor Duncan Fletcher - Director of Advertising Eddie Kolodziejcak - Classiﬁ ed Advertising Manager Abe Fakhourie - Distribution Manager Lillian Hook - Ofﬁ ce Manager Janice O’Neil, Cheryl Haines - Composing Managers News/Sales 905-683-5110 Fax 905-683-7363 Classiﬁ eds 905-683-0707 Distribution 905-683-5117 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax ON L1S 2H5. Publications Mail Sales Agreement Number 40052657 Member: Ontario Press Council, OCNA, CCNA, SNA. All content copyright Editorial Opinions AUTO SECTOR Government should honour its pension insurance deal To the editor: Re: Not fair for taxpayers to bail out pen- sioners, Randy Gostlin letter, April 17. Years ago the provincial government made a deal with large companies like GM, so that they didn’t have to top off their pension plans. The government thought these compa- nies were too big and wealthy to ever go out of business. By doing this, these com- panies could reinvest in their own future. In return, to ease worker and union criti- cism, the government put in place a pen- sion insurance program that would pay out $1,000 per month to a pensioner if the company went bankrupt. Now that GM and Chrysler are about to go under, the government is trying to get out of its deal. If they had made these companies top up their pensions like any other company, we would not be where we are today. The government made the agreement and should live up to its contract like everyone else. The government pension program is turning out to be a scam because no one has been funding it, because they never intended to use it. Also people in this country who have company pension plans have been severely restricted in how much they can put into RRSPs every year, so it is too late for most of us to save now. I can see a lengthy lawsuit coming. Scott Stacey Oshawa MUNICIPAL SPENDING More information on computer bill suggested To the editor: Could Pickering Councillor Rick John- son inform us of the major usage of the $2,679 computer? Do you need special software to run mathematical simulation? Do you need special hardware to per- form a technological experiment? Or do you just use it for Internet and e- mail? I recycled your newsletter without read- ing it. Did you receive positive feedback about your newsletter? If not, I believe it is reasonable to stop it in 2009. Remember this is taxpayer’s hard- earned money. Chester Li Pickering Councillor got value for computer expenses To the editor: Re: More information on computer bill sug- gested, Chester Li letter, April 20. I find Rick Johnson’s newsletter very informative. What would Chester Li sug- gest? If he didn’t put one out, I’m sure there would be plenty of complaints about a lack of communication. As for his com- puter. I called him to find out what he got for our $2,679, as any of his constituents could have. Why was it replaced? City staff told him that it needed replac- ing as the old one was “ancient” and very slow. I checked a name brand (Dell), mid- dle-of-the-line system with printer, rout- er (Internet access), 20-inch monitor and both office productivity software and anti- virus, and extended warranty and got a price more than what he spent. Perhaps Mr. Li would have gone for a no- name or a “cheap” system. A friend of mine worked for IBM’s customer support area for a few years and the one comment she got from many of the people she surveyed was that you get what you pay for. Robert White Pickering Earth Day reminds us about what’s really important The calendar may say spring begins around March 21 but it really kicks in on Wednesday, Earth Day, when we cele- brate what makes this planet we live on so special. Earth Day began back in 1970 when global consciousness about the toll we were collectively taking on the environ- ment began to coalesce into action on a large scale. The goal was to slow the process of eco- logical degradation, cut down on pollu- tion and try to develop sustainable mod- els of growth and development. Over nearly four decades, while the process has been a slow one, the notion of taking seriously the problem of climate change has picked up steam. And now Earth Day, along with Earth Hour, has gained widespread significance and sup- port in our communities and schools. A wide number of events before and after Earth Day give life to our desire to make our own part of the planet a much cleaner and better place to live. Whether it be a 20-minute makeover, a park clean- up, the chance to learn more about com- posting or conservation, tree-planting or picking up litter or wiping out graffiti, people are signing up in large groups to make a difference. All of this has not happened by acci- dent. There was a time several generations ago when pollution was not taken seri- ously, when global warming was not on anyone’s radar, when litter wasn’t the scourge it is today. But in the last half of the 20th century and into the current century, the think- ing has changed. We’ve come to realize as our urban pop- ulation has grown, as our towns and cit- ies have expanded, and as our roads have become more crowded, that we have to learn to reuse, reduce and recycle. We cannot afford to be wasteful in a world of limited resources. We must treat the earth with respect and care. That message is being learned in schools where kids bring garbage-less lunches to schools and are hyper-sensitive about leaving a tiny carbon footprint. Teach your children well -- it’s more like the children teaching the parents these days, a very encouraging sign for the future. And that’s what Earth Day is all about, our future. As long as we continue to make strides to live better and reduce, reuse, recycle and conserve our limited resources in a responsible and respectful way, we’ll have many Earth Days to come. That’s a legacy we can all be proud of. 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 22, 20096 P newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • April 22, 20097 AP MUNICIPAL MATTERS Should councillors receive extra pay for sitting on the Veridian board? BY JENNIFER STONE jstone@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- Elected officials who sit on the Veridian board should do so as part of their council responsibilities, and not for extra pay, Clarington Mayor Jim Abernethy says. It would appear neither his council nor some of his cohorts on the board of the elec- trical utility, of which Clarington is a share- holder, agree. Mayor Abernethy moved a motion last Monday, after the release of 2008 public sec- tor salaries showed a dramatic pay increase -- one many Veridian board members say brings the board in line with other similar utilities -- over 2007. Remuneration for service on the board, made up of politicians and non-elected members of communities served by the util- ity including Clarington, Ajax, Pickering and Port Hope, jumped from $10,800 to upwards of $20,000, depending on the amount of committees served on. Veridian, in turn, is owned by the communities it serves. Much of that is due to a move to ensure those who serve on the utility’s two boards are paid for both, said Ajax Mayor Steve Par- ish, who is vice-chairman of Veridian. For service on the main board, the increase took pay from $10,800 to $12,500. Had it passed, Mayor Abernethy’s motion would have seen any pay for Veridian board service by Clarington councillors redirected to general municipal coffers. The motion, moved at Clarington coun- cil, was tabled until the next term, after the November 2010 election. The Veridian board increase was a result of a check with comparator boards which, last year, “showed our remuneration was below the mean average,” Mayor Parish said. The new pay scale also recognized that some members are required, due to the reg- ulatory scheme governing such bodies, to serve on Veridian’s two boards: connections and corporate, Mayor Parish said. “It was felt it was not fair for them to sit on two boards and get remuneration for only one board,” he said. Mayor Abernethy said he voted against the increase, and because of his feeling politi- cians shouldn’t collect the pay, donates his Veridian stipend to the Bowmanville hospi- tal Touching Lives campaign. “With the exception of Veridian, we all sit on various boards and committees, and we do so with no extra pay,” Mayor Abernethy said. “Those of us who serve on the Veridian board should treat our commitment to serve on that board the same as all other boards and committees.” That didn’t fly with other Clarington coun- cil members, some of whom said they had been blindsided by the motion. “Sheer common courtesy would have directed” the mayor to at least discuss the motion with Regional Councillor Mary Novak, who sits on the board with the mayor, said local councillor Adrian Foster. “I’m just so surprised anyone would want to undermine the corporate structure of a private board,” Coun. Novak said. Not only that, but there is a process for dealing with such issues, noted Pickering councillor Doug Dickerson, who suggests Mayor Abernethy’s motion was less about concern about Veridian pay than about political gain. Veridian has “a pretty clear policy that if he has a problem with compensation, there is a governance committee in place,” Coun. Dickerson said. “They research all of that.” Remuneration and process is something Veridian deals with regularly, he noted, adding it’s necessary to ensure appropriate compensation to attract the right talent to the board. “If you’re going to pay peanuts, you’re only going to attract monkeys,” Coun. Dickerson said. Veridian board members take on a great deal of work and responsibility for the money, said Mayor Parish, who contends there should be significantly fewer politi- cians on the board, and that the board itself is “larger than, in an ideal situation, we would need.” Veridian rules stipulate that one-third of the board must be made up of directors who are not members of the councils of the owner-municipalities. Each of the two Veridian boards has four meetings per year as a base, Mayor Parish said. There is also the possibility of addition- al board meetings, at the call of the chair- man. Many board members sit on commit- tees, including audit, human resources and governance. “The responsibilities are significant,” Mayor Parish said, noting board members are gov- erned by the Ontario Business Corporations Act in terms of their duties as directors. Beyond that, attracting people with the right skills set is important, he said. “We have been trying to populate the board with people who bring expertise,” Mayor Parish said. “You have to pay a board compensation that attracts the appropriate people.” Regardless of the size, board members should be compensated based on their duties, he said. “I don’t think Veridian compensation would be an issue, if it wasn’t for the fact that the Veridian board is made up of a dis- proportionate number of politicians,” Mayor Parish said. A fistful of dollars CLARINGTON Name 2008 pay (not including expenses) 2007 pay Mayor Jim Abernethy $19,000.04 $10,800 Councillor Adrian Foster $16,500.04 $10,800 Brian Mountford $17,000.04 $10,800 Howard Edmondson $15,000.04 $10,800 (non-council member) DURHAM -- Clarington Mayor Jim Abernethy doesn’t believe elected officials who sit on the Veridian board should be paid to do so. He said sitting on the board should be considered part of their council responsibilities, which they are already paid to do. With the exception of Veridian, we all sit on various boards and committees, and we do so with no extra pay. Clarington Mayor Jim Abernethy AJAX Name 2008 pay (not including expenses) 2007 pay Mayor Steve Parish $16,000.04 $10,800 Coun. Pat Brown $19,850.04 $10,800 Bruce Boyle $17,500.04 $10,800 Nancy Maxwell $20,500.0 $10,800 Jim Macpherson $22,600.04 $10,800 PICKERING Name 2008 pay (not including expenses) 2007 pay Councillor Doug Dickerson $17,500 $10,800 Councillor Bill McLean $21,500 $10,800 Councillor David Pickles $14,500 $10,800 Ralph Sutton $18,000 $10,800 Sylvain Trepanier $18,000 $10,800 What they were paid in 2008 newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • April 22, 20098 P Wayne Arthurs, MPP Pickering-Scarborough East 300 Kingston Rd. Unit 13 • 905-509-0336 Northeast corner of Altona Rd. KINGSTON RD. HWY. 401 ROUGEMOUNTALTONAN. www.arthurs.ca E: wayne@arthurs.ca NEW LOCATION Th e Ontario Government Providing Employment Opportunities for Youth Summer Company is a unique program which assists young entrepreneurs with starting and running their own eight to 12-week business over the summer. Th e program provides practical hands-on business training, mentoring and the essential business skills they need to thrive. Th e government expects to accept between 300-400 students into the program in 2009. Key elements of the Summer Company program are: * Students between the ages of 15 and 29 are qualifi ed to apply * Students can receive up to $1,500 at the start, and up to an additional $1,500 on successful completion of the program * Application deadline is May 4, 2009 (or earlier if the program is oversubscribed). * For further information visit: www.sbe.gov.on.ca/ontcan/sbe/en/youth_summerco_en.jsp. 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May 27th 800 Champlain Ave, Oshawa Hwy. #2 Gibb St. Champlain Ave.Thornton St.Stevenson Rd.Park Rd.Thickson Rd.Hwy. 401Whitby OshawaIN PARTNERSHIP WITH DURHAM REGION SENIOR CENTRES SPONSORED BY AJ GROEN / METROLAND ‘Strong Kids’ walk, raise funds PICKERING -- The St. Wilfrid Junior YMCA held the Strong Kids Walkathon last Thursday. Participating were, from left, teacher Sally Johnston, Phoenix McConnell, Olivia Smit, Celeste Williams and Nicole DeLory, also a teacher. PICKERING -- Residents can learn how to make easy, healthy meals during tough times at Pickering Museum Village. The Hearth and Home workshop will pro- vide solutions for eating healthily without resorting to expensive pre-packaged meals. Tested advice, tips and recipes will be given to participants. Bean soup, potato bannock and gingerbread will be cooked over an open hearth. The cooking is on May 2 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Pickering Museum Village, between Brock and Westney roads off Hwy. 7. The fee is $20 per person. COMMUNITY Healthy eating at Pickering Museum Village For more information: CALL 905-420-4621 VISIT www.cityofpickering.com newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • April 22, 20099 P Customer Care Centre 905.683.7575 Direct Access 905.420.4660 TTY Access 905.420.1739 cityofpickering.com ATTEND PUBLIC MEETINGS AT CITY HALL Apr. 22 Accessibility Advisory Committee 7:00 pm Apr. 23 Library Board 7:00 pm Apr. 28 Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee 7:00 pm May 4 Planning & Development Committee 7:30 pm May 6 Committee of Adjustment 7:00 pm May 7 Advisory Committee on Race Relations & Equity 7:00 pm All meetings are open to the public. For meeting details call 905.420.2222 or visit our website DATE MEETING TIME If you have not received your Tax Notice, please telephone the Civic Complex at 905.420.4614 (North Pickering 905.683.2760) or Toll Free 1.866.683.2760. Our offi ce hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday. Questions regarding your property assessment? • Please note that property assessment is the responsibility of the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) and that all assessment related inquiries should be directed to them at 1.866.296.6722. • Additional information regarding property assessment can be found on MPAC’s website: www.mpac.ca Tired of standing in line to pay your taxes? Please note that the City of Pickering off ers the following payment options and encourages you to try these convenient alternatives. You can pay your taxes: • At participating fi nancial institutions. Please allow fi ve days before the due date for your payment to reach our offi ce. Note: Your tax account is credited when payment is received at our offi ce, not the day funds are withdrawn from your bank account. • By mail. To avoid the late payment penalty fee, please ensure that your tax payment is mailed fi ve days before the due date. Cheques post-dated for the due date are acceptable. 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The City does not have the authority to waive penalty and interest charges. 2009 INTERIM TAX NOTICE Second Instalment of the 2009 INTERIM PROPERTY TAX BILL is due for payment April 28, 2009 Notice of Public Meeting 2009 Budget and User Fees The Council of the City of Pickering will hold a Public Meeting to consider the 2009 Current and Capital Budget and User Fees on: Thursday, May 7, 2009 at 9:00 am Friday, May 8, 2009 at 9:00 am (if necessary) Pickering Civic Complex, Main Committee Room One The Esplanade, Pickering The 2009 Current and Capital Budget and User Fees will be formally adopted at the Council meeting to be held on: Tuesday, May 19, 2009 at 7:30 pm Pickering Civic Complex, Council Chambers One The Esplanade, Pickering Copies of the proposed 2009 Current and Capital Budgets and related user fees and charges will be available on May 4, 2009 at no cost upon request by contacting the Corporate Services Department, City of Pickering, 905.420.4634, or by email at corpserv@cityofpickering.com. Residents who wish to appear at the May 7, 2009 meeting as a delegation should register with Linda Roberts, Committee Coordinator by 4:00 pm on Wednesday, May 6, 2009 at lroberts@cityofpickering.com or 905.420.4660, ext. 2928. Residents who wish to appear at the May 19, 2009 meeting as a delegation should register with Linda Roberts, Committee Coordinator by 12 noon on Thursday, May 14, 2009 at lroberts@cityofpickering.com or 905.420.4660, ext. 2928. Written comments for Council’s attention and requests for further information regarding these meetings should be directed to the City Clerk at dwilcox@cityofpickering.com or 905.420.4660, ext. 2153. Dated this 31st day of March, 2009. Debi A. Wilcox Gillis A. Paterson City Clerk Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer cityofpickering.com/museum Mother’s Day Tea Sunday, May 10, 2009 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm or 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm Sure to go down in history as the best Mother’s Day EVER! This special luncheon for moms and their loved ones includes: tea, sandwiches, and sweets. Every mother will receive a small token at her table. Advance tickets are available for $18 each, at Pickering Recreation Complex , Pickering Museum Village or by calling 905.683.8401 TICKETS ON SALE NOW! Improving the Frenchman’s Bay harbour entrance was identifi ed as a priority project in the City of Pickering’s 5 Year Implementation Plan for the Pickering Waterfront and Frenchman’s Bay. In 2007, the Province of Ontario provided the City with a grant to complete an Environmental Assessment, Work Plan and Financing Strategy to improve the harbour entrance. On May 20, 2008, City of Pickering Council authorized Toronto and Region Conservation to assume a leadership role in the partnership with the City of Pickering to undertake this work. The project will result in the creation of a safe harbour entrance that supports the marine functions of the bay, while preserving or enhancing the ecological conditions. The project will also consider opportunities to achieve a wide range of objectives including improved public use and recreation, environmental sustainability, enhanced tourism and commercial linkages. The project is proceeding as a Schedule C undertaking in accordance with the requirements of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment, October 2000, as amended in 2007. This notice is to advise that a Public Information Centre will be held on Tuesday, May 5, 2009 at the City of Pickering Civic Complex located at One The Esplanade in Pickering. The meeting will be held in Council Chambers from 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm, with a brief presentation held at 7:00 pm followed by discussion of key questions at 7:30 pm. This notice issued April 22, 2009. For further information on this project, please contact: Ms. Connie Pinto, BES Ms. Marilee Gadzovski, P.Eng. Project Manager Stormwater & Environmental Engineer Toronto and Region Conservation City of Pickering 5 Shoreham Drive One The Esplanade Downsview, Ontario, M3N 1S4 Pickering, ON, L1V 6K7 tel: 416.661.6600, ext. 5387 tel: 905.420.4660 ext. 2067 fax: 416.667.6278 TTY: 905.420.1739 cpinto@trca.on.ca mgadzovski@cityofpickering.com CITY OF PICKERING FRENCHMAN’S BAY HARBOUR ENTRANCE CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE #2 LAST CHANCE for Spring REGISTER ONLINE! Visit cityofpickering.com to view program details or to register just select the Click to Reg logo. cit yofpickering.com newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • April 22, 200910 AP In two weeks... see who’s wearing our red vests. 685 Laval Drive, Oshawa HELP BUTTON You press, we’ll impress! 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It’s a decision at least one Pickering mom is certain will end in tragedy for a Pickering community. “I don’t know how they sleep at night, to tell you the truth,” said Rhonda Keys of Sher- man Crescent, in response to the recent deci- sion by the Durham Catholic District School Board’s trustees. The board is removing busing from students who have been receiving it even though they where ineligible under the board’s transpor- tation policy. The change impacts 130 students at St. Pat- rick Catholic School in Ajax, 35 students from St. John Bosco in Oshawa, 267 from St. Mary Catholic Secondary School in Pickering, and 350 from Father Leo J. Austin Catholic Sec- ondary School in Whitby. Under the board’s policy, elementary kids within 1.6 kms of their school and secondary students within 3.2 kms are considered eligi- ble to walk to school. Ms. Keys has a 15-year-old son who attends St. Mary’s, and although she’s not concerned about the walking distance, she’s worried kids will jay-walk across a busy road or walk along a portion with no sidewalks in the Duncannon Drive and Finch Avenue area to avoid backtracking. The kids she’s fearful for live in the northwest sector of Dixie Road and Finch Avenue, she said. “Mark my words, there’s going to be some- one who gets hurt there and then they’ll re- examine,” Ms. Keys said. Pickering Trustee Jim McCafferty voted against the change just for Pickering, because of the lack of sidewalks as well as the gullies in the Dixie area. “We would expect students in Grade 9 and above to choose the safest route to school,” said Ryan Putnam, superintendent. They only have to backtrack to Dixie by 100 metres, a walk that still falls within the 3.2 kms, Mr. Putnam said. “It’s not that it’s not a rational option, it’s not realistic,” Ms. Keys said. “They’re not going to backtrack -- a lot of adults don’t.” In Whitby, Trustee Mary Ann Martin was going to vote against the recommendation for Father Leo J. Austin, but after Mr. Put- nam’s presentation, decided to vote for it. “We’ve always said we’re a board of fair- ness,” Ms. Martin said. Walking distances and time were a com- mon theme in concerns brought up during community consultations, Mr. Putnam said. “I can sympathise with them there,” said Zsuzanna Porter, St. Patrick’s parent coun- cil chairwoman. Her oldest son walks 40 minutes to Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School, which she doesn’t like. “How can I complain when everyone else is doing it?” Her youngest son only walks seven min- utes to St. Patrick’s. At her school, she doesn’t think anyone will be surprised by the changes because they were kept informed. Last year, they had a meeting for parents and collected and for- warded their concerns about the changes. “I’m sure there would have been some people that made a definite positive change for their children,” Ms. Porter said. The changes will save the board about $300,000 a year, plus aid in the reduction of the ministry’s penalty for inefficiencies. The board traditionally runs an annual trans- portation deficit of $300,000 to $400,000, Mr. Putnam said. newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • April 22, 200912 AP EDUCATION Ajax, Pickering Catholic students lose busing newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • April 22, 200913 * Ajax Marketplace Ajax * Baskin Robbins Ajax/Pick. * Dell Computers Ajax/Pick. * Dejardin Insurance Ajax/Pick. * Diplomat Pools & Spas Ajax/Pick. * Glendale Marketplace Pick. * Henry’s Camera Ajax/Pick. * Home Depot Ajax/Pick. * Home Hardware Ajax/Pick. * JYSK Ajax/Pick. * Lowes Ajax * Millwork Ajax/Pick. * Real Estate Ajax/Pick. * Rona Ajax/Pick. * Sheridan Nurseries Ajax * Sport Mart Ajax/Pick. * Wheels Ajax/Pick. Wednesday April 22, 2009 Today’s carrier of the week is Amanah. Amanah enjoys kipping & reading. Amanah has received a dinner voucher from Subway & McDonald’s. Ajax and Pickering Locations 255 Salem Rd. S. 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A total of more than $4.9 million was achieved in their efforts through pledg- es for the walk that will go to funding MS research and services and toward finding a cure. “The success of the MS Walk is due to the commitment of communities across Ontario,” said Yves Savoie, president of the MS Society of Canada. “In these difficult economic times, we are particularly grateful to our partici- pants, donors, sponsors and volunteers for their ongoing support.” MS is a disease of the central nervous system, attacking the protective cover- ing of the brain and spinal cord. Symp- toms include vision and speech prob- lems, extreme fatigue, lack of balance and coordination, and even paralysis. Canada has one of the highest rates of MS in the world, with about three peo- ple being diagnosed each day. Although usually diagnosed between the ages of 15 and 40, MS can occur at any age and has been diagnosed in chil- dren as young as two. At the MS Walk in Toronto, 14-year- old Tyrell Davidson, from Whitby, took part with friends and family. Since his diagnosis at age seven, Tyrell has raised thousands of dollars in pledges. Although he said he’s “sort of used to living with MS by now,” he admits that he continues to deal with weakness, pain and other daily challenges associ- ated with the disease. Walks were held on Sunday in sever- al Durham municipalities including Oshawa, Uxbridge, Clarington, Whitby, Ajax and Pickering. The MS Society of Canada’s next fund- raising event is the MS Carnation Cam- paign that will take place from May 7 to 9. FUNDRAISER MS walks a success in Ajax, Pickering JASON LIEBREGTS / METROLAND PICKERING -- Sara Penney, left, and Samantha Fisher begin their MS Walk in Pickering on Liverpool Road. A number of MS Walks took place in Durham Region on Saturday morning. Participants raised money for the fight against multiple scle- rosis. For more information: VISIT www.mssociety.ca Melissa Mancini Business Reporter mmancini@durhamregion.com newsdurhamregion.comBusiness newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • April 22, 200914 AP How a real estate agency is focusing on team work in an industry usually based on independence BY MELISSA MANCINI mmancini@durhamregion.com OSHAWA -- Real estate agents typically work alone. Or they operate in small teams, sometimes a mother and daugh- ter or wife and husband. It’s often portrayed as a com- petitive industry, where cutthroat agents will do anything to make a sale. But one local real estate firm has found that getting through the recession is going to take a little team work. Group education sessions and mentorship programs have become the priority at Keller- Williams Oshawa. “This market is challenging but completely doable,” said Glen- da Maidens, chairwoman of the office’s productivity committee. “We give you all the tools to deal with it.” Ms. Maidens is a veteran agent with two decades of selling expe- rience under her belt. She’s been with Keller-Wil- liams since it opened four years ago, when there were just a few agents, she said. Now there are 70 agents on the roster. The tough economic climate has brought about courses like 4-4-3 at the company. The pro- gram’s name stands for four sales and four listings in three months. It’s a lofty goal considering the average agent registered with the Toronto Real Estate Board does an average of six to eight deals a year, Ms. Maidens said. The course is 18 sessions long and runs for two hours each morning. The sessions are intensive and create expectations that partici- pants are expected to fill to make themselves successful. “In this kind of a market, you can’t just get up and say ‘Maybe the phone will ring today,’” she said. Ms. Maidens swears by the con- tent of the course. “If they do half of what they are told to do, they are going to be more successful,” she said. Jason Adams had quick success at the career, selling 21 proper- ties in his first year. In his second year, he made 54 deals. Now, with three years of selling under his belt, he said he knew he owed a few people for some credit for his triumphs. “People poured their time into me and now I can pour my time into others,” he said. Mr. Adams is now an office mentor, helping out those strug- gling with tough sales. “The more I can pass on to other people, the better,” he said. Besides sales results, the increased education is also yield- ing results that are a bit harder to calculate, like better attitudes and a higher level of teamwork, he said. The positive outlook is great at a time when fear is often what is controlling the thoughts of many workers. “Employees reading the head- lines have fearful attitudes at work,” said business coach Todd Skinner, who works with the real estate company on its training line-up. Programs like the one at Keller- Williams are essential for com- panies battling the downturn, he said. “All businesses should be looking to get back to relation- ships, back to basics,” he said. “It doesn’t matter what the market is doing.” There is power in the strate- gic alliances built by mentorship and the confidence built when people are taught new skill sets, Mr. Skinner said. SUCCESS It’s all about education This market is challenging but completely doable. We give you all the tools to deal with it. Glenda Maidens JASON LIEBREGTS/METROLAND OSHAWA -- Jason Adams, left, and Micheal McDougall, front, presented a coaching and account- ability seminar to fellow Keller-Williams real estate agents. The goal was to educate agents in being better business owners. Higher engagement equals better employee health A recent study shows that highly-engaged employees experience better health and overall well-being. The findings are part of a study conducted by Hewitt Associates, a global human resources and consult- ing company, which inter- viewed 115,000 employees. It found that: 56 % • of employees at high-engage- ment organizations reported being in good physical health 47 % • reported good health if they worked at companies with a mod- erate level of engagement 41 % • of people surveyed who were employed at low-engagement employers said they were in good health Note: “Better health, lower job stress and a manageable workload translate into tan- gible benefits for employers, particularly in terms of lower absenteeism,” said Rochelle Morandini, a senior organi- zational health consultant at Hewitt. TRENDset Sports Brad Kelly Sports Editor bkelly@durhamregion.com newsdurhamregion.com newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • April 22, 200915 AP JASON LIEBREGTS / METROLAND AJAX -- Jonathan Tull, from Pickering High School, has signed a four-year basketball scholarship with Central Connecticut University. Pickering High School grad signs basketball scholarship BY BRAD KELLY bkelly@durhamregion.com AJAX -- Central Connecticut State has made a commitment to Jonathan Tull, but no prom- ises. That part is up to him. The Division I school has committed a full scholarship that will see the 19-year-old suit up for the Blue Devil basketball program for the next four years. While the offer secures the post-secondary future of the 6-foot-3 shooting guard from Pickering High School, it doesn’t guarantee him the minutes on the floor come game time. Those, he will have to earn. “They sat me down and told me that they need a scorer to come down and basically run the program,” says Tull. “Right now they can’t promise me that I will start because they want me to work and keep working hard for my time. “They feel I could play huge minutes with the team, but they won’t promise me any- thing.” Tull recalls being intrigued by the thought of a scholarship about four years ago when he made the Ontario U15 team and was named a first-team all-star at the 2005 Nationals. His first letter of recruitment came from Cornell. “I didn’t know too much about the (NCAA programs) in the States,” he recalls. “But a lot of people told me I could do great things and possibly play outside of Canada.” He garnered interest from notables such as Duquesne, George Washington, Iowa State and New Hampshire, but he had a good feel- ing about the family atmosphere that sur- rounds Central Connecticut. It was the only campus he visited, and it confirmed his intu- ition. “The school was with me from day one and they really pushed me into feeling comfort- able with the school,” he says. “All they want is to get to the NCAA March Madness tourna- ment and they feel with having me there that their chances are a lot better.” In Pickering, he leaves behind a team that won bronze at the Quad-A OFSAA basketball championships this year. In Central Connect- icut he is looking forward to the level of com- petition and the atmosphere that surrounds college basketball. “Just going out there and knowing I will be going against the best day in and day out,” he says of the excitement he will feel when he leaves in July. HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL Big things expected of Tull They feel I could play huge minutes with the team, but they won’t promise me anything. Jonathan Tull OHL AWARDS Chappell just misses out on OHL overager award TORONTO -- The Ontario Hockey League continued to unveil its post- season awards, and a local player was among the most highly regarded overage players this past season. Pickering’s Chris Chappell, who captained the Saginaw Spirit this sea- son, came second in the voting for overager of the year as Sarnia’s Jus- tin DiBenedetto captured the honour after scoring a career-high 45 goals and 93 points in 62 games for the Sting. As for Chappell, he also had a career season, netting 38 goals and 76 points for the Spirt, both well ahead of his previous OHL highs set in 2007-08, when he had just 14-20- 34 totals. The Spirit were swept by the Guelph Storm in the first round of the playoffs. HOCKEY Local players honoured down south DURHAM -- Durham Region play- ers were front and centre when the New England Hockey Wr iters announced their award winners for NCAA Division 1 women’s hockey this season. Three of the 12 players on the women’s all-star team hail from these parts, as Newcastle’s Tara Watchorn from Boston University and Picker- ing’s Cristin Allen from Connecticut were on the blue line and Pickering’s Jenn Wakefield from New Hampshire was up front. The players are in good com- pany, joined by Harvard’s Sarah Vail- lancourt, who was also named the New England Women’s MVP before winning a silver medal with Canada at the World Women’s Hockey Champi- onships. Also, Whitby’s Justin Fox from Salem State was named to the New England ECAC East all-star team as a forward. At Clarkson University, mean- while, Whitby’s Scott Freeman was honoured with the Richmond Unsung Hero Award, presented to a player who displayed unselfish play and was instrumental to the team’s success. 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Yakura, who has spent time training in Indonesia, recently competed at the Junior Provincial Champi- onships at Georgian College in Barrie and came away with a pair of gold medals, one each in the U16 singles and doubles events, while advancing to the semifinal of the mixed doubles event in the U19 category. Next up? Yakura has a trip booked to the National Junior Championships in Edmonton, May 4-9. “I am kind of excited,” he said of the forthcoming opportunity, noting that he expects to win the singles and doubles championships. “I won in doubles last year, and it’s the same age group.” Yakura, who trains in Markham at the Mandarin Badminton Club, said one of the major keys to his success has been his ability to play a tough mental game. “My mental game is a lot stronger than other play- ers,” said the Grade 10 Dunbarton High School stu- dent. “I know how to deal with certain situations. I just started working on it this year and it’s been really good.” A good showing at nationals, top one or two, said Yakura, could earn him a spot at the Junior Pan Am Games in Puerto Rico, an event that might serve as part of the criteria needed to qualify for competition at the 2010 Youth Olympic Games. The defending singles champion at OFSAA, Yaku- ra won’t be repeating this year as the championships conflict with his appearance at nationals. TRAMPOLINE Pickering Athletic Centre athletes strut their stuff PICKERING -- Members of the Pickering Athletic Centre competed in a Trampoline Invitational meet hosted by the Anti-Gravity club in Whitby. 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Available May 1st. 905-429-7144 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 144 WILLIAM ST. E., across new court house, bright 1- bedroom, living, kitchen, pantry, ground ﬂ oor, separ- ate entrance, large backyard. $700/month plus. 1-905-471- 8168 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, June 1st, 3-BEDROOM $900+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 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 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 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, 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 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 ALL UTILITIES INCLUDED Oshawa, bachelor apt. $595., 1 bedroom basement $665., 1 bedroom apt. $745. coin laundry, lst/last, immedi- ate. (416)264-7990. AVAILABLE May 1st. Spa- cious one bedroom apt, pri- vate entrance, parking, downtown Oshawa. $730/month inclusive. ﬁ rst/last. 905-725-2108 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. 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 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, 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 newly renovated home with ﬁ nished basement, available to family. Bus at door, no pets. $1350+ utilities. Call (905)655-9178 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 COURTICE, 2-BEDROOM upper level. Newer appli- ances, laminate, parking, $1100/month, inclusive. AND, 2-BEDROOM, lower level, newer appliances, laminate, laundry, parking, $900/month, inclusive. No pets, ﬁ rst/last. 1-647-202- 0759. 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 OSHAWA 2 BEDROOM, close to bus, shopping, Go 401, all inclusive, $900 per mo. available May lst. (905)439-7741. 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 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 Clean, new build- ing. 2-bedroom apt., $875/month, available May 1st. Appliances, parking & utilities included. 905-438- 9715. 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, 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 PARK AND BLOOR, large 2 bedroom in a clean 12 unit building, parking, laundry, eat-in kitch- en, $750 month plus hydro. Call (905)922-0252 OSHAWA, 3 bedroom upper duplex, walk to OC, fridge/stove and utilities in- cluded. $1100/month. (905)431-3306 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- King/Harmony newly renovated 1-bed. apt, $700 all inclusive. Available May 1st. No pets. 905-720- 4505 or 1-951-870-9523. 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. PICKERING LOCUST Hill. 2 bedroom Main ﬂ oor of house, livingroom, dining room, kitchen, bathroom, shared laundry. Available May 1st. First/last, references. No pets. Call 905-887-1024 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, BEAUTIFUL bright 1200sq.ft. basement apt. separate entrance. 1- bedroom, large kitchen, ﬁ re- place, A/C, cable. No smok- ing/pets. $950/mo laundry, utilities included. Available June 1. Call 416-716-4735. Port Perry Luxury 1-BED- ROOM apt., 5 appliances, facing lake, available May 1st. Near all amenities. Call (905)728-7361 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 May- June. $995/month. Days-(416)657-2117. 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 immaculate 2 bed- room central. Available im- mediately. $938, appliances, heat, water, laundry facilities and parking. 905-666-1074 or 905-493-3065. 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 3-BEDROOM 1025sq.ft. apt, main-level, quiet non-smoking triplex. Extra-large kitchen, liv- ing/dining room, $1075/mo includes utilities, shared laundry, parking, yard. First/last/references. June 1st. 905-852-5264 after 5pm. WHITBY DOWNTOWN HUGE 2 bedroom, very clean, lots of parking, close to all amenities. Washer, dry- er. Available May lst $900 water and heat included. Also 2 bedroom with patio, $950 all inclusive. June lst. lst/ last. Call (416)520-6392 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, 3 BEDROOM ($1295 plus) and 1 bedroom ($795 plus) apartments in house, with large backyard, deck, parking, ﬁ replace, laundry and close to Go. Great residential area. May lst. (905)666-2777. 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, large bright 2-bdrm bsmt apt. 2 appliances. Quiet building, parking, includes utilities. $850/mo. Available immediately. Call 905-432- 4168. 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. 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, 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. SPACIOUS 3-BDRM, 2 bath condo with balcony. Centrally located in Whitby. Only 3 yrs. old, child-friendly neighbour- hood. June 1 $1350/mo.+util. Contact Antonia 905-737- 7478, 905-294-3232. ! $ !AAAA ABA-DABA- DOO- Own for You! 6 months free- than own! No down payment- NO Problem! For as low as $692/month P.I.T. OAC. Minimum Family Income $30,000, Good Credit. Ken Collis Broker, Coldwell Banker RMR Real Estate (905)728-9414 1-877-663-1054 kencollis@sympatico.ca 3-BEDROOM 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 AJAX, 3-BDRM main level back-split. Close to lake, buses, park/shopping. Newly renovated. Walk-out to large deck and fenced yard. $1200/mo inclusive. First/last, references. No smoking/dogs. Avail May/June 1st. 416-616-0140 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. 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, Bloor/Townline - 3 bedroom. Spacious. New ﬂ oors, fenced yard. Near amenities, on quiet street, parking, laundry. $1250 utilities included. Call Charles 647-831-0420 PICKERING, LIVER- POOL/BAYLY. Everything NEW. $1500/inclusive. 3- bdrm upper level detached bungalow. 2-parking, GO/schools/lake/shopping. 5-appliances, a/c. No pets/smokers. AVAIL. imme- diately. First/last. Call Sherry work 647-837-9834 or 647- 388-7437 sherryan- nem@gmail.com 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 Hotel/ Restaurant Sales Help & Agents Hospital/Medical /Dental Tax & FinancialT Hospital/Medical /Dental Hotel/ Restaurant Hospital/Medical /Dental Employment WantedE Houses for Sale $ Industrial/ Commercial SpaceI Offices & Business Space Business OpportunitiesB Business OpportunitiesB Mortgages, LoansM Apartments & Flats for RentA Apartments & Flats for RentA Apartments & Flats for RentA Apartments & Flats for RentA Apartments & Flats for RentA Condominiums for RentC Houses for Rent TendersT Houses for Rent TendersT Townhouses for RentT BOWMANVILLE TOWN- HOUSE, 3-bdrms, 2 baths, garage, yard, ﬁ nished bsmt, newly renovated, smoke free/no pets, new appliances. $1250/mo plus utilities. May 1st. (416)992-7110 BRAND NEW 3-bedroom townhouse, Taunton/ Thickson, Whitby, garage 2.5 baths, all appliances. Near all amenities. Only $1300 + utilities. Available May 1. (905)426-3585. 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 COURTICE, 3-bedroom, 2-1/2 bath, 5 appliances, gar- age, Trulls/Avondale. Refer- ence required, credit check, no smoking/pets. First/last $1250+utilities. Mat 15th (905)434-5327, 905-431- 3916. 905-623-6670 ext1669 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 IMMACULATE BROOKLIN LARGE Townhome Wat- ford/Winchester area. 3- bdrms, 5 appliances, 2-1/2 baths, deck, garage, fenced yard, air, near schools. $1400+utilities. Avail. June 1st. No smoking. Call 416- 618-4149. 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 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 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 AMAZING, AJAX, BIGHT large upstairs room, double closet, share facilities, laun- dry, cable, internet, bus at door. Available May 1st. $450/month. (905)239-1732 (416)723-5576. IMMACULATE SPACIOUS furnished room, separate en- trance, well kept quiet home, South Pickering. Includes: bathroom, light kitchen fa- cilities, satellite TV, utilities. No pets/smokers. $130/week, (905)839-3566. OSHAWA, Thornton/Ross- land. 1 furnished room with shared kitchen & private en- trance, parking. Working gentleman preferred. No smoking/pets. $115/week. First/last 905-434-7532. PICKERING WHITES Rd/401 furnished bache- lor/bedsitting, private bath- room, underground parking, absolutely NON SMOKER, suits contract person or com- muter $525/month. Must have car. Available immedi- ately. 905-831-9248 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. Shared Accommodation NORTH WHITBY, house to share, near all amenities, pri- vate bath, use of all facilities, parking. Avail May lst. First/last. 905-442-2483 after 5pm. 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 1994 COACHMAN Fantara Class A Motor Home. 29', 55,000miles. $10,500. (905)263-8524 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 Boats & Supplies PONTOON BOAT WANT- ED, Will pay cash for right deal. Please call 905-260- 0172 Lost & FoundL DEVELOPED LEGS and walked from Annie Cres. Ajax. One pair Sangaretti prescription sunglasses. Leave on burgundy '94 Olds. No good to you! 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. BATEMAN HOUSE pine ta- ble, 4 chairs $250. Pine sofa, chair, ottoman, occasional table $400. DeBoers sofa, 2 chairs $250. Solid maple ta- ble, 4 chairs $100. (905)839- 5738 BED, ALL new Queen ortho- pedic, mattress, box spring in plastic, cost $900, selling $275. Call (416)779-0563 newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • April 22, 200920 AP AUCTION MODEL HOME BUILDER’S CLEARENCE SALE! Saturday April 18, 2009 Erindale Community Hall 1620 Dundas Street West Mississauga, ON Preview 11am • Auction at 12pm * Chandeliers * Rugs * Lamps * * Home Décor * Limited Edition Art * * Mirrors * Sports Memorabilia * * High End Designer Select Furniture * SAVE HUNDREDS! SAVE THOUSANDS! AREA RUGS: Beautiful one of a kind hand knotted 100% wool Persian Rugs • Tabriz, Nain, Shiraz… Valued up to $8000.00 • Contemporay and Traditional Designs from Belgium Belucci, Empire, Aubusson Designs Power Loomed Rugs Bids starting at $100.00 per piece! Deluxe Mattress Sets: Orthopedic Pillow Top Pocket Coil Mattress & Box Spring Sets. Valued at $1295.00 Bids Starting at $100.00 DESIGNER CHANDELIERS: Dining and Hallway Lighting, Crystal & Iron, Ceiling Mounts, Pendants & Vanity Fixtures. Save up to 90% in this category! PRINTS & MIRRORS: Limited Edition “White Pine” A.J. Casson, “Canoe” Tom Thompson, “Red Maple” AY Jackson Robert Bateman, Jack Jillian. Assortment of Wildlife, Contemporary and Traditional Art. Palace mirrors, Dressing mirrors, Vanity mirrors & Venitian mirrors. Assorted Sizes and fi nishes! Bids starting at $10.00. FURNITURE: Leather Sofa Sets, 3pc Recliners, Sectionals, Contemporay Designs. Traditional Sofa Sets. Bids starting at $100.00 per piece. SPRING CELEBRATION Free pony rides, petting zoo Refreshments, Door Prizes!!! Saturday, April 25, 2009 KAHN AUCTION FACILITY “The Big Orange Barn” 2699 Brock Rd. N., Pickering, ON Preview 12noon • Auction 1pm BANKRUPTCY FURNITURE AUCTION SALE Brand new home furniture and decor, electronics, prints, gift items, sports memorabilia, and much more… Newcastle Community Hall 20 King Street West, Newcastle Sunday, April 26 Auction Time: 1 pm Preview: 12 noon For Information Call REI Auction - (416) 564-1275 Don't miss it!!! BRUCE KELLETT AUCTIONS ★HOUSE SOLD ★ Selling Furniture & Tools of Mr. & Mrs. Orville Lunney, Bethany, ON at 1318 Hwy. 7A West of Bethany. SAT. MAY 2• 10:30 am ★1996 GM 1/2 Ton Truck ★Honda Gas Water Pump ★ Electric & Hand Tools ★ Arc Welder (295 Amps)★ 3/4 Drive Socket Set ★ Drill Press ★ Utility Trailer ★ 4 pc Bedroom Set ★Old Chair with Crane Seat ★ Sofa & Chair ★ Much, Much More! Bruce Kellett--->(705)328-2185 www.theauctionfever.com BRUCE KELLETT AUCTIONS Selling the ESTATE of the late Howard & Dorothy Lee of Nestleton Furniture, Antiques & Dishes 15501 McLaughlin Rd., Nestleton SAT. MAY 9• 10:30 am ★Antique China Cabinet ★Antique Wooden Chair ★ Antique Press Back Rocker ★Antique Dresser with Mirror ★ Old Quilts ★ Piano ★ Accordian ★ Guitar Old Blanket Box ★ Sofa & Chair ★ More! Bruce Kellett--->(705)328-2185 www.theauctionfever.com CORNEIL'S AUCTION BARN Friday April 24th at 4:30 p.m. located 3 miles East of Little Britain on Kawartha Lakes Rd. 4. Walnut china cabinet, walnut desk, 6pc Villas maple dinette set, walnut drop front desk, couch and chair, needle point stool, area rugs, round oak pedestal table, pine cupboard, wicker ﬂ oor lamp, pb rocker, Sandusky wood moulding plane, brass telescope, Daisy bb guns, qty of milk bottles, carnival glass, pb chairs, qty of jewellery, chest of silverware, 3pc wal- nut bedroom set, dovetailed blanket box, 3 section barrister bookcase, cedar chest, oak ent unit, mahogany drop leaf ta- ble, beer signs, modern bedroom set, leaded glass window, metal shelving, lg qty of picture frame molding, bar fridge, air compressor, engine hoist, King 16" planer, Troy-Bilt electric start push mower, Proline welder, 11' alum boat, double ski doo trailer, 4x9 box trailer, 16' alum boat with 90 Hp Mercury outboard and trailer, 94 Nissan Pathﬁ nder, qty of china, glass, household & collectable items. Don & Greg Corneil Auctioneers 1241 Salem Rd., Little Britain (705) 786-2183 for more info. or pictures go to: www.theauctionadvertiser.com/DCorneil Open for viewing Thursday from 8:30 am to 5pm and 7pm to 9pm and Friday morning at 9am SAT. APRIL 25TH - 10AM at MCLEAN AUCTION CENTER - 2194 Little Britain Rd., LINDSAY large auction of antiques, quality furniture, collectables & glass, contents of Bobcaygeon and Lindsay estates, plus lge qty of new building materials, beautiful House of Braemore pine 9pc dining suite, open antique cup- board, gorgeous large carved armoire, walnut tea wag- on, spinning wheel, blanket box, cedar chest, antique dresser & mirror, wash stand, tall boy chest, pine bench, antique mahogany rocker, Sessions wall clock, prints, glass & china, appliances, qty power & hand tools, plus new windows & doors, garage doors, siding, nails, tubs, showers, hardware, new airtight wood- stoves, etc, don't miss this interesting sale, Partial list, hundreds of items, MCLEAN AUCTIONS 705-324-2783 or view list & photos at www.mcleanauctions.com WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29th: 4:45p.m. Auction Sale of Furniture, Antiques and Collectibles for a Bowmanville home, selling at Neil Bacon Auctions Ltd., 1 km west of Utica. To Include: Lazy-Boy lift chair with remote (like new), dining room suite, bedroom suite, quilt rack, glide rocker, maple double bed, chests, prints, sterling silver and gold pocket watch fob, Birk's sterling tongs, signed sterling broach, 14kt gold ladies Omega watch, T Eaton pocket watch, vintage hockey cards plus many other interesting items. Sale Managed and Sold by NEIL BACON AUCTIONS LTD. 905-985-1068 Auction Sale HAYDON AUCTION BARN Saturday April 25 at 4 pm Coins & Currency, 10kt Gold Jewelry, Furn & Collectables www.donstephensonauctioneer.com Auctioneer Don Stephenson ~ 905-263-4402 SPRING CLEANING SPECIAL LEAVE THE CLEANING TO US!! Let Perfect Maid take care of your housekeeping & organization needs. We do not cut corners. STRESS FREE!!!! FULLY BONDED Call 905-686-5424 ALSO CARPET CLEANING SERVICES! Receive a FREE Classiﬁ ed Ad Thursday April 30th for items $250 or less, 12 words, 3 items only Email your ad to classiﬁ eds@durhamregion.com The Durham Rape Crisis - Breaking the Silence about All forms of Sexual Violence. Our Centre provides services to Victims of all forms of Sexual Violence including recent sexual assault, sexual harassment and childhood sexual abuse. Our services include: *24 hour Crisis and Support Line *Individual and Group Counselling *Art Therapy *Advocacy and Accompaniment *Public Education *Volunteer Training For more information please contact: 24 hour Crisis and Support line (905)668-9200, 905-444-9672 info@durhamrapecrisiscentre.com Ta ylor James Crabb June 9, 1986 to April 22, 2007 Loving son, brother, grandson, cousin, nephew, and friend. Two years ago today tears ﬁ lled our eyes. No words did you say, we did not hear your cries. There will always be this heartache, and often a silent tear. We shall cherish those precious memories, of the days when you were here. Remembering you is easy, we do it every day, but missing you is a heartache, that never goes away. You will always be our strength and our inspiration Taylor, and know that we love and miss you tremendously. Yo u live though the hearts of all of us and you are sadly missed and forever cherished by Mum, Dad, Michelle and Justin, Granny & Grandpa, Nana, Aunt Mary, Uncle David, Aunt Linda & Uncle David, Aunt Susan, Uncle Paul, Dalton and Jackson, Elizabeth and Blaire, Anthony, Catherine, Dave, Amelia and Luca and the McCaw family, a long with many friends and extended family. House Cleaning Articles for SaleA 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 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS Best Price, Best Quality. All Shapes & Colours. Call 1-866-585-0056 www.thecoverguy.ca House Cleaning Articles for SaleA 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 HOT TUB/SPA - Deluxe Cabinet, Lots of Jets, War- ranty, High Efﬁ ciency, Low Maintenance $3795. Call 905-409-5285 Articles for SaleA 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 Articles for SaleA DININGROOM SET (Maple), table w/3 leaves, 6 chairs, 2-pc china cabinet. $1500. obo. Call (905)686-6972 HOT TUBS, 2008 models, fully loaded, full warranty, new in plastic, cost $8000, sacriﬁ ce $3,900. 416-779- 0563. Articles for SaleA 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 LIVINGROOM- SOFA, Love seat, blue, 2 wing back ac- cent chairs. $699 o.b.o. (905)666-5175 POOL TABLE, professional series 1" slate, new in box with accessories, cost $4500, selling $1395. 416- 779-0563 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 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. Articles for SaleA Personals Articles for SaleA VENDORS WANTED at Courtice Flea Market. Rent starts at $185/mo for 10'x10' booth. Approx 250,000 people/year. 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(905)839-1033 GROH, Louis Lajos and Joan Isobel (nee MacAskill) - Louis passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 15, 2009 at the age of 78. His beloved wife Joan passed away before him in Saturday, March 28, 2009 at the age of 80. Loving parents of Richard Groh and his wife Jennifer. Proud grandparents of Daniel and Jonathan. Louis was the dear brother of Katherine and her husband Frank Mayer. Predeceased by brother Ede, and sisters Ma- tilda and Margaret. Godfather of Sue Ricciuti. Louis came to Canada from Hungary in 1956 and had a distinguished career as a me- chanical engineer in the steel industry. Joan was dear sister of William "Bill" MacAskill and Barbara Heathcote. Predeceased by sister Jean Specht. Godmother of Doug Specht. They will be lovingly remembered by many nieces, nephews, friends, colleagues and neighbours. Louis and Joan were long time residents of Pickering, and spent many hap- py summers with friends and family in Brace- bridge. A memorial service will be held in the chapel of the TORONTO NECROPOLIS, 200 Winchester Street (east of Parliament Street, south of Wellesley Street East) on Wednes- day, April 22nd at 1:00 p.m. with visitation one hour prior. In memorial donations to the United Way would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to Morley Bedford Funeral Services, 416-489-8733. HLADY, Irma "Elaine" - Passed on from this life to join her beloved Maurie on Thursday April 16, 2009 in her 84th year. She leaves behind sons Brian (Janet) and Keith (Kati), and grandchildren Mallory, Mitchell, Zoe and Felix. A funeral service has already taken place. Arrangements entrusted to McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME. Should family or friends so desire, donations to the St. Andrews Presbyterian Church or a charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated. A book of condolences may be signed at www.mceachnie-funeral.ca MUELLER, Hanna - peacefully after a long, courageous battle with cancer on Monday, April 20, 2009. Beloved wife of Rolf. Loving Mom of Carola King (Tom) and Roland (Farida). Proud Oma of Adam, Wesley, Eric and Sharlene. Sadly missed by her brother- in-law Cord (Elfriede) and by her nieces Audry and Sandra. Fondly remembered by her many family members and friends. Fu- neral Services were held at the MCEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME (905-428-8488) on Wednesday, April 22, 2009. If desired, Me- morial Donations may be made to the Cana- dian Cancer Society. A Book of Condolence may be signed on-line at www.mceachnie-funeral.ca Service Directory Death Notices Auctions In Memoriams SELLING YOUR HOME? 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Call (289)404-0421 Pets, Supplies, Boarding 10 BEAUTIFUL golden Retriever puppies, house raised, vet checked, ﬁ rst shots, dewormed, parents on site, $500. 705-924- 3127. 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. Announcements Pets, Supplies, Boarding AVAILABLE FOR ADOP- TION. 2 year old lab/husky cross female spayed, 5 year old Rotweiller female spayed, both very sweet, (905)655-4721 CHOCOLATE LAB PUPS. CKC registered, vet checked, tattooed, dewormed, both parents on site, family raised. (905)344-7093. GERMAN SHEPHERD pup- pies. Mother on site. 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