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Home My WebLink AboutNA2009_04_23 Pressrun 50,400 • 24 pages • Optional 3 week delivery $6/$1 newsstand PICKERING Th ursday, April 23, 2009 NNews ews AAddveverr titisseerrTHE AJ GROEN / METROLAND AJAX -- After two years as president and chief executive officer for the Rouge Valley Health System’s Ajax-Pickering site, Rik Ganderton has resigned.Hospital CEO says goodbye RIK GANDERTON SET TO LEAVE AJAX-PICKERING POST BY KRISTEN CALIS kcalis@durhamregion.com AJAX -- After turning what started as a four- month position into two years, the hospital’s president and CEO has chosen to end his stay. Rik Ganderton will not renew his contract at Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering, but will keep his position until the hospital board finds a replacement. He calls it a tough decision but feels he’s accomplished what he set out to and is ready for new challenges. 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Inside were two of the guns. Sev- enteen guns and the ammunition, however, were missing. One firearm is still outstanding and police are urging the public to come forward with any information on where it might be. Jonathan Allan, 29, of Falby Court, faces charges of careless storage of a firearm, 16 counts each of possession of firearm obtained by crime, an unlicensed person possessing an unregistered firearm, and possessing a firearm knowing its pos- session is unauthorized. He also facing four counts of failing to comply with probation. He was held for a bail hearing Derrick Bannister, 50, of Falby Court faces charges of careless storage of a firearm, 16 counts each of possession of a firearm obtained by crime, an unlicensed person possessing unregistered firearm, and possession of a firearm knowing its possession is unauthorized. He was released with a pending court date. Anyone with information is asked to call Detective-Constable Craig Willis of the 19 Division Criminal Investigations Bureau Property Crimes Unit at 1-888-579-1520, ext. 1926. Second arrest in Ajax swarming AJAX -- A second suspect has been arrested in the beating and robbery of an Ajax teen Tuesday night. An investigation was launched after the 17- year-old boy told Durham police he was swarmed and robbed by a group of young people in Notting- ham Park. The assailants punched and kicked the boy and robbed him of his possessions -- including his running shoes -- and his car, police said. Police arrested an 18-year-old Toronto man as he drove the car on Hwy. 401 in Toronto shortly after the robbery. And on Friday, police announced the arrest of a second suspect: Dexter Reese, 19, of O’Shea Crescent in Ajax, is charged with assault causing bodily harm and robbery. The investigation continues. Two charged as stolen equipment recovered AJAX -- Two men are facing charges after police recovered hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of stolen construction equipment in Ajax. Nine skids steers and a highway tractor stolen in the GTA in late March were recovered April 9 at a property on Taunton Road, police said. The value of the equipment is estimated at $800,000. John Foote, 42, of no fixed address, and Savino Dipierro, 32, of Weston Road in Toronto, are charged with multiple counts of possession of stolen property. Suspect in two Durham robberies busted DURHAM -- Charges have been laid against a man believed to be responsible for heists at two Durham banks last week. The suspect is also linked to bank robberies in neighbouring jurisdictions, Durham police said. The man is charged with four robberies -- in Ajax, Pickering, Aurora and Burlington. Cops closed in on a suspect after a Scotia- bank branch on Westney Road in Ajax was robbed at about 1:20 p.m. Friday by a man who passed a teller a threatening note. At about 7 p.m. Friday, officers with Durham’s offender management unit, along with robbery detectives, went to a residence in Don Mills where they took a suspect into cus- tody. In addition to the Ajax robbery, the man was also charged with a heist at a Scotiabank on Kings- ton Road in Pickering last Tuesday. Charges were laid in other robberies earlier in April in Aurora and Burlington. Andrew Hayes, 39 of no fixed address, is charged with four counts of robbery and possession of stolen property. If you have information about the investigation: CRIMESTOPPERS: 1-800-222-8477 please recycle your copy of the Ajax-Pickering News Advertiser newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • April 23, 20093 P CALLING ALL WOMEN! Be a part of the Curves / Avon Fitness Study: The largest fi tness study for women ever. 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Both she and her mother are cancer- free now and Ms. Henderson is ready to help others by participating in the Toron- to event, where funds will go to Princess Margaret Hospital for research, preven- tion and screening programs, education and other initiatives. “When I heard the advertising about the walk, I phoned up and asked if they would accept someone in an electric wheelchair and they said yes, we’d love to have you,” she said. Organizers will help her by provid- ing stops where she can charge up. Each charge will take 15 to 40 minutes. The walk will happen over two days on Sept. 12 and 13, but Ms. Henderson is looking to meet her $2,000 fundraising goal by June. So far, she said, she’s received a lot of support from her friends and family. “They can’t believe it, when I decided to do it. 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Th e huge amounts of additional tax dollars taken out of the pockets of home buyers will be used to off set other sectors; ergo the promise revenue neutrality. For buyers of new homes under $400,000 there is an exemption of 75 per cent of the tax, which will in eff ect keep the PST at the historic level of about two per cent of the cost of the home. PST is currently only paid on the materials that go into building a new home, not the labour or land component. If the price of the home is between $400,000 and $500,000, the exemption is reduced proportionately as you get closer to the upper end of the scale. If you purchase a home for more than $500,000, then you would pay the full 8 per cent, which is an additional $30,000 in PST. On a $450,000 home you will be paying an additional $15,000. So why would you care about anyone who can aff ord to purchase a $500,000 home? Because soon enough we will all be there. Th e current average price of a new home in Oshawa is about $360,000; in Whitby it is almost $400,000. Th e people buying these homes are not rich, they are middle class people. With all of the additional taxes, fees and levies that various levels of government add to the price of new homes our ability as builders to keep the price down has virtually been taken out of our hands. Of interest, when the Maritimes introduced harmonization a number of years ago they also had a sliding scale exemption for new homes. Incredulous as it may sound, new homes have since been added to the list of sin taxes out there along with booze and cigarettes. As provincial governments struggled to fi nd new sources of revenue they began to lower the threshold to the point where new homes purchasers pay the entire amount of PST on their new home purchase. So much for revenue neutral. How does all of this aff ect the resale market? First of all purchasers of resale homes will have to pay PST on the commission paid to the agent. Currently only GST is paid on the commission. On a $350,000 home, sold with a 5 per cent commission, it will mean an additional $1,400 to be paid on closing. Don’t forget everyone will now have to pay 8 per cent tax on the lawyer’s bill too. Th is is a relatively small amount until you consider the eff ect that higher new home prices will have on the price of resale homes. Th e selling price of resale homes closely mirrors the price of new homes. You can bet that as a $450,000 new home goes up in price by $15,000 so will the resale prices. It is estimated that the harmonization will bring in an additional $640 million to the provincial coff ers; that works out to $9,000 on average for each new home across the Province. Th e eff ects of this unprecedented tax grab will be to dampen an already diffi cult new home market. Th e new home building industry employs 325,000 Ontarians. It is by far the largest single industry in the Province; eclipsing even the auto sector. Precious dollars are being taken out of the pockets of home buyers only to be redistributed to prop up other sectors of the economy. One wonders where the tax dollars will come from once we have succeeded in decimating the home building industry. I guess at that point, for the fi rst time ever, builders will have their hands out looking for a bail out. Th e harmonization of the GST and PST will aff ect every resident of Ontario in some way. Th e harmonization of taxes on homes is all about adding unnecessary costs to homes and reducing aff ordability. It is irresponsible of both the Provincial and Federal Governments to put further hardships on homeownership. After all, housing is a basic need of life, but it would seem that we are intent on making home ownership a luxury. For those who are considering the purchase a new or resale home, you may want to consider making a move as soon as possible in order to avoid having to pay the extra taxes. Coupled with low interest rates and the current buyer’s market, now has never been a better time to buy! Victor Fiume is the General Manager for Durham Custom Homes and the past president of the Ontario Home Builders’ Association (OHBA) and Durham Region Homebuilders Association. VICTOR FIUME King St. Postal Outlet, P.O. Box 26064, 206 King St., East, Oshawa, L1H 1C0 905-579-8080 GST and PST, Anything but Harmonious - Sponsored by - Cites conflicting evidence in Ajax shooting trial BY JEFF MITCHELL jmitchell@durhamregion.com WHITBY -- A defence lawyer has accused a Crown witness of improvising evidence in the case against a youth accused of tak- ing part in a shooting, calling the testimo- ny “garbage.” An exasperated Kevin Mitchell-Gill made the comment Tuesday after confronting the witness, Dwight Geary, 19, with what the lawyer said were a number of incon- sistencies in statements Mr. Geary has made to police and in court about the 2007 shooting, which left an 18-year-old Ajax man with a leg wound. Mr. Mitchell-Gill’s client, who was 17 at the time of the inci- dent, is charged with aggravated assault and weapons offences. “The truth is you’re just making this stuff up on the stand, aren’t you?” Mr. Mitchell- Gill asked Mr. Geary. “Nope. Not at all, sir,” the witness replied. Mr. Geary has testified he was abducted by several young men, including the youth now on trial, and driven to the victim’s neighbourhood on Shoal Point Road on the night of Sept. 16, 2007, then forced to call the victim to lure him into an ambush. Mr. Mitchell-Gill had earlier pointed out to the witness that while he said at trial the youth and another young man got out of the car shortly before the shooting, he tes- tified in a preliminary hearing last year the youth remained in the car. “I may have made a mistake,” Mr. Geary said of his testimony last year. And when Mr. Mitchell-Gill noted that Mr. Geary told a judge last year that the accused youth wore a black hooded sweat- shirt, he has said at this trial the hoodie was red. “Maybe it was a black and red hoodie,” Mr. Geary suggested. A frustrated Mr. Mitchell-Gill suggested the young man’s testimony was “simply a load of garbage”. The trial, before Superior Court Justice Alexander Sosna and a jury, continues in Whitby. COURTS Teen’s testimony ‘garbage’, lawyer charges AJAX -- A man is in critical condition in hospital after being struck by a vehicle in Ajax Tuesday night. Durham police said the 28-year-old Toronto man was struck by a Chevrolet Avalanche as he crossed the parking lot at the Slots at Ajax Downs on Alexander’s Crossing at 11:40 p.m. The victim as taken to hospital in Ajax and then airlifted to an intensive care unit in Toronto. Police closed the parking lot for sever- al hours to investigate the incident and continue to seek witnesses. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 905- 579-1520, extension 5231. PARKING LOT INCIDENT Man critical after Ajax collision newsdurhamregion.comNews Adver-5 GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION Join owner Ben Hung this Saturday, April 25th for the grand opening celebration of I Optique where you can see how their bundle pricing concept can save you money on designer sunglasses and all your contact lenses and prescription eyewear needs. Eye exams can also be arranged. They are located at 570 Kingston Rd. in Pickering - just west of Whites Rd. Contact Ben at 905-839-8838. AP out as voices boomed through speakers in the cavernous courtroom. While spectators cannot see the images - - TV monitors have been turned away from the public gallery -- Justice Paul Bellefon- taine has ruled they can hear audio from the tapes. On Tuesday afternoon, prosecutor Kent Saliwonchyk played a lengthy record- ing of an encounter between Mr. Stratton, now 41, and a girl who says on the tape she is 12. When police arrested Mr. Stratton in June of 2006 they recovered from his home a duf- fle bag containing dozens of digital video tapes, some of which depict Mr. Stratton in sexual situations with children. The identi- ties of the victims are protected by a court order. On the tape Mr. Stratton can be heard speaking in a guttural growl, alternately bru- talizing and cajoling the child. The girl con- tinually begs Mr. Stratton to stop, sometimes screaming. At times, she weeps brokenly for extended periods. Throughout, Mr. Stratton speaks to the girl, promising to reward her for compliance or threatening to abandon her if she refuses. “I can’t have you around,” Mr. Stratton sud- denly announces. “Sorry.” The ultimatum seems to cause the girl dis- tress: “I want to be around,” she can be heard, apparently pleading, “but I’m just little.” The Crown has indicated its intention to apply to have Mr. Stratton declared a danger- ous offender. If that motion is successful he could be jailed indefinitely. The proceeding continues in Whitby. Seized from Whitby man’s home BY JEFF MITCHELL jmitchell@durhamregion.com Editor’s note: this story includes content that may be disturbing to some readers. WHITBY -- Disturbing evidence in the case of an admitted sex offender proved too much for some courtroom spectators Tuesday. The voices of Michael Ross Stratton and a young sexual assault victim echoed through a Whitby courtroom as the Crown presented portions of evidence it has gathered against the man, who has pleaded guilty to molest- ing several young girls. Recordings of the encounter played Tues- day overwhelmed some in court -- some of Mr. Stratton’s victims have been in atten- dance -- and they abruptly stood and rushed Chronic Neck or Back Pain? Have you tried Chiropractic, Physiotherapy, Massage and nothing has worked? The Low Back Clinic may have the solution you have been looking for! Book your FREE assessment TODAY! 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Ontario Court Justice Ronald Richards reserved judgment after hearing argu- ments Monday from the Crown and a lawyer for the Pickering boy, who faces charges of criminal negligence causing death, dangerous driving causing death and failing to remain at the scene of an accident. The Crown opposes the release of the 17-year-old, whose identity is protect- ed under the Youth Criminal justice Act. He was charged after two Toronto boys, 15 and 17, were struck by a vehicle near Hermitage Park in Ajax Feb. 27. The boys died in hospital after what police said was a pre-arranged fight between two groups of youths. The accused boy has been in custody since his arrest in February; he was denied bail by a justice of the peace in March. A publication ban prohibits reporting on evidence presented at the bail hear- ing. Accused in Ajax deaths makes bail appeal & 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 My children have a very different rela- tionship with their grandparents than I did mine. When I was a kid, going to Gramma’s house was not really something I looked forward to. It was more something to be endured. I think things might have been vastly dif- ferent had my granddad not died when I was very little. He was a pretty fun guy. He liked a laugh and he liked the occasional snoot full. A few years in the trenches of Flanders gave him some perspective that my grandmother never got. I think a month or two in no-mans-and might’ve loosened her up a bit. Don’t get me wrong. My gramma was a nice lady. She was always kind and gen- erous and I know she loved us dearly, but I would never have described her as fun. I don’t think I ever saw her laugh really hard. Which was a shame, because, as she was quite fond of proclaiming in her latter years to anyone who would listen, she still had her own teeth. So yes, getting into the car to make the drive to Gramma’s house was never some- thing I was really psyched for. A trip to Gram’s usually meant hours of either sit- ting in her living room and surreptitiously emptying her candy dish while she and my mom talked in the kitchen or lying on the hallway floor furnace grate until my cheeks hurt. Mesmerized by the pilot light behind the glass. Not exactly a hoot. And I would’ve liked to have had a hoot with my Gramma. My kids do. They have a ball with my mom and dad. Because my mom and dad are fun. It’s as simple as that. They like to laugh. I’m tickled that my kids have been wit- ness to such scenes as my sweet, little, octogenarian mother gleefully flipping me the bird in the middle of a heated card game, my dad’s practised, wickedly-funny bar-room commentary that accompanies any table-top recreation and his hilari- ously-inappropriate rendition of Under the Village Chestnut Tree. I don’t think I’ll ever forget the look on my boy’s faces the first time he dropped that bomb on them. I couldn’t have been any more delighted than if I’d heard my own Gramma step up with “There once was a man from Nantucket...” I’m equally thrilled that my parents listen to their grandchildren, genuinely like them and, most importantly, let them know it. There is real affection there, from both sides. And what a remarkable gift that is. I never knew my dad’s dad. He died when my own father was only 14. I knew my grandmother on my dad’s side briefly and I always enjoyed her Christmas, Easter and Thanksgiving visits, but she, like my maternal grandmother, was always just kind of a distant, wrinkled presence in my life. I loved them both but I can’t honestly say that I really liked either one. For that matter, I’m unsure whether they even liked me. We didn’t know each other well enough. I can remember quite distinctly when I stopped being just my parent’s son and was able to become their friend. That’s a great moment. I can now see it happening with my kids and their grandparents. And I think it’s largely a testament to my folks. To their love, their caring and most importantly, their sense of humour. And isn’t that essentially what parenting and grandparenting are all about? Or should be? Durham resident Neil Crone, actor-comic-writer, saves some of his best lines for his columns. WE THINK... e-mail responses to newsroom@durhamregion.com Busing rules must be kept strict for all concerned The local Catholic school board is learning one of those painful life lessons children usu- ally discover by the time they graduate from one of the schools the board serves. That’s never to take away something that should not have been given in the first place. You only upset people who did not need to be put in the position of being upset. That’s the problem the board faces after choosing to eliminate busing from routes it shouldn’t have been servicing. While the school board no doubt had good intentions, hard economic realities have forced trustees to make the very difficult decision to stick to the tough rules they have in place for bus- ing. It’s simple and straightforward: busing is in place for elementary school students who live at least 1.6 kilometres (one mile) from school and for secondary school students who live at least 3.2 kilometres (two miles) from their school. Period. But the trustees made exceptions in certain cases and last week, they rescinded those exceptions to the chagrin of many parents. That means 130 elementary school students at St. Patrick Catholic School in Ajax, 267 from St. Mary Catholic Secondary School in Pickering and 350 from Father Leo J. Austin Catholic Secondary School in Whitby will be left to get to school on their own come Sep- tember. The move will also affect 35 elemen- tary students from St. John Bosco in north Oshawa. The bottom line is that the move is expect- ed to save the board about $300,000 a year, not an insignificant amount in these tight- money times. It also reinforces the precedent set by the board of defined boundaries for busing. No matter how far from a given school the board decides it will set the limit for busing, some parents will want to make an excep- tion. Certainly, for very young children, 1.6 kilometres will be a long walk. But, parents have to accept some responsibility for ensur- ing children get to and from school safely. As for high-school-aged children and safety, by the time youngsters are in Grade 9, they should be able to properly follow traffic lights and conduct themselves with regard to safe- ty. And, while a walk of just over three kilo- metres each way is a fair hike, there are other options such as getting rides with friends, paid bus fares or a ride one or both ways with mom or dad. The board has to follow the rules or risk causing continuous issues with parents and the ministry. Trying to please everybody will please nobody. 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 Relationship with grandparents something to truly cherish Neil Crone newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • April 22, 20096 P Durham committed to enhancements to Taunton and Brock roads, Bayly Street PICKERING -- Durham Regional Chair- man Roger Anderson gave his 12th annu- al address to Pickering council on Monday evening. He named a number of accomplish- ments in Durham throughout 2008, such as hosting the Special Olympics 2008 Ontario Spring Games, which held events in Pickering. Also specific to Pickering, he said Durham has committed to enhancing Taunton Road, Bayly Street and Brock Road. Ward 1 City Councillor Jennifer O’Connell asked Mr. Anderson if there is a time line for Finch Avenue to be recon- structed. “Not that I’m aware of,” Mr. Anderson answered. “We have lots of roads that are in need of repair and resurfacing.” Mr. Anderson added that next year the Region’s infrastructure budget will trend downward due to recent decreased rev- enue. Ward 2 Regional Councillor Bill McLean asked about the status of York Region wanting to put its odour control facility into Cherrywood in Pickering in order to accompany the Big Pipe, which carries York’s sewage to the water pollu- tion control plant in Pickering. Mr. Anderson said the Region has to look at locations in York since that was Durham Region’s direction. “I would hope they do because it wouldn’t be a nice fight between York and Durham,” he said. He added the odour control facility is still going through the environmental assessment process. But Mr. Anderson said while council- lors decide where they think the facility should go, it’s up to consultants to say where it should in fact go. newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • April 23, 20097 P Town of Whitby Seniors Services PORTP E R RY S E NI ORSTRAVEL RECREATION LIFESTYLE HEALTH & WELLNESS PRIZES SEMINARS FEATURING KEYNOTE SPEAKERS FASHION SHOW Wendy Weber, 905-579-4400 ext. 2215 Laurie McCaig, 905-683-5110 ext. 230 Metroland Durham Region Media Group presents: LIVE WELL,LIVE WELL,LOVE LOTS & LOVE LOTS & LAUGH OFTEN atLAUGH OFTEN at 2 DAYS OF FUN! this year’s 5050++5050++ SHOWSHOWSHOW FREE ADMISSION Tues., May 26th 10 am – 5 pm Wed., May 27th 10 am – 3 pm Dinner & Dance Wed. 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 LOCAL BREAKING NEWS, SPORTS, PHOTOS, VIDEO AND WEATHER: ALL DAY, EVERY DAY >>newsdurhamregion.comPOLITICS Roger Anderson addresses Pickering council METROLAND FILE PHOTO DURHAM -- Durham Regional Chairman Roger Anderson gave his 12th annual address to Pickering City Council last Monday. He noted the Region was com- mitted to a number of Pickering road projects. newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • April 23, 20098 P In late 2007, a peer review team criticized RVHS for its $78-million deficit and nega- tivity among staff. A number of changes fol- lowed, including layoffs and the consolida- tion of the mental health unit, which moved inpatient beds from Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital to Centenary in Scarbor- ough. The change was hard on both staff and the community, he says. “I think it’s been very difficult for all those concerned, as I think all tough decisions are,” he says in an interview. Mr. Ganderton still believes it was the right choice. He cited access to a better level of care for mental health patients by expanding crisis services and increasing nursing care in the inpatient unit. While Centenary’s inpa- tient unit has been criticized, and Mr. Gan- derton admits it needs renovations, “it’s not as bad as it’s portrayed,” he said. Also, the extra space on the third floor in Ajax will accommodate the 29 medical beds RVHS hopes to receive funding for, which will help improve flow of the emergency department, he says. It’s undergoing a mas- sive expansion, scheduled for completion this August or September. It’s important RVHS addresses the range of services Durham Region needs as it grows in the meantime, he says. Mr. Ganderton’s thankful for the sup- port from the Town of Ajax and the City of Pickering. “That level of community support is criti- cal,” he says. Although the Friends of Ajax-Pickering hospital has been critical of the hospital dur- ing Mr. Ganderton’s time as president, he thinks “they mean well.” RVHS board chairwoman Janet Ecker thanked the outgoing president for his strong leadership in a press release. “When we brought Rik in, our hospital was facing serious difficulties on all fronts,” she says. “A radical overhaul was needed. The board has been very pleased with the prog- ress that has been made under Rik’s leader- ship over the last two and a half years. We now have a stronger foundation to build on as we go forward.” She added RVHS has balanced its books for the first time since 1998. Mr. Ganderton’s work has included: a multi-year capital plan and major facility upgrades that are underway; completion of a mental health supportive housing project; and the redevelopment of the Ajax campus, which is on time and on budget. Mr. Ganderton’s been most pleased with the “renewed pride” staff have in the orga- nization and is thankful for their help in improving the hospital’s situation. Throughout Mr. Ganderton’s time at RVHS, he’s learned the virtue of patience and has been reminded “there’s nothing easy in health care.” He’ll probably return to the field, he admits; just not before he relaxes, travels and takes a breather. GANDERTON from page 1 Ask Katherine Send your waste related letters, questions, or comments to waste@durham.ca Waste Management, Municipality of Durham 605 Rossland Rd. E., Whitby ON L1N 6A3 MANAGE YOUR WASTE.SAVE THE PLANET. www.durhamregionwaste.ca Question: Our family uses a large number of Tetra Pak containers. Are these recyclable? Yes. Recycling these containers in Durham Region’s Blue Box program has been extremely successful. Many children’s juice boxes are in Tetra Pak containers, and more recently soup stock and wine makers have moved towards using these containers for their products. Once separated from other recyclable material, bundled and baled, they are sold for repulping. In the repulping process, the package is separated in a giant blender at a paper mill, stripping away contaminants, such as bits of plastic and aluminum. The ﬁ bres are then blended, creating a paper pulp that is cleaned, thickened and sent to a reﬁ ner. The reclaimed high quality paper ﬁ bre is fully reused in new high quality paper products and cartons. Question: We put the plastic “clam shell” fruit and vegetable packaging in our blue box and they are left behind by the recycling truck? Aren’t these recyclable? No, unfortunately here in Durham Region, these containers are not recyclable. Plastic clam shell containers, in which you buy soft fruit – like strawberries, raspberries, tomatoes, and baked goods – can be made of clear polystyrene, polypropylene, or another recyclable plastic. They all look alike, so sorting is difﬁ cult. Although the clean, stackable and light weight properties of clam shell packaging helps food distributors maintain the quality of the food, the containers can only be recycled through a mixed plastics collection program, which is not available in our market area. Durham Region’s Blue Box program works because we are able to recapture and sell almost 100 per cent of the material we collect. For now, please don’t put these items in your blue box. We will let you know when this changes. 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. 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Over the last two months, students partici- pated in anti-racism education and inclu- sion initiatives, and recognized the school’s commitment to multiculturalism. “Today I’m just honoured to be here and share part of my culture with you,” said band member Wendy Jones, her brown hair streaked with a large front section of blond. “I am from Trinidad, I was raised in Cana- da.” Part of her culture includes playing pan, something you can do no matter what colour you are, she said, standing in front of the stage of big steel pan drums. “I play the big one, what you call the bass,” she continued. To get the other band members to come out, Ms. Jones got the students to put their hands together and loudly cheer. As the band played, kids wearing martial arts uniforms and other clothing represent- ing their culture, moved their heads, hands and bodies to the sound of the loud, pound- ing, Caribbean-sounding steel pan drums. Grade 7 student Yodika Singh was among those dressed up in celebration of her cul- ture. “I’m a Hindu and this is called a shalwar,” Yodika said. “It’s what we wear to go to tem- ple for our religion ... and it’s usually worn with a shawl.” During the multiculturalism campaign, students decorated doors featuring flags from their countries, cardboard cutouts of crayons to represent their difference and sameness, and even a handmade cookbook of cultural recipes. “We made flags and showed a peace sign that showed diversity in our classroom,” Yodika said. The campaign taught students about each other and inventors from different races and cultures. Students also made diversity dolls based on themselves. The pan band celebration coincided with the United Nations’ Day to eliminate rac- ism. Students also had a cultural heritage day and a door decorating contest, featuring anti-racism and multicultural displays. 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The white-siding covered one-and-a- half storey apartment building is one of the few remaining structures associat- ed with Defense Industries Limited, the munitions plant built by the Canadian government in what was then Pickering. Five detached houses and three apart- ment blocks were built in 1941 as part of the initial construction, says a report from the Town. All eight buildings are now owned by the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation. All are located just south of Hwy. 401 and east of Harwood Avenue. The war-time homes north of the highway weren’t constructed until 1942. According to the Town’s report, 33 Roosevelt is historically significant because it’s closely associated with Ajax’s origins. Architecturally, it is one of three uniquely designed apartment buildings in the town. 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The issue went to the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) with the board initially siding with the devel- opers in 2006. However, Ajax and the Region of Dur- ham appealed and the OMB decided to rehear the issue and the case is currently before the OMB. The Town is set to present its case in July. At a recent committee meeting, Ajax Mayor Steve Parish restated the need to fight for the Town’s employ- ment lands. “Here we are today in a major recession and every- one’s concerned about the loss of manufacturing jobs and here we are trying to preserve our employment lands which we need every acre of,” he said. The mayor says the Town’s aggressive defence of its employment lands has paid off. In addition to the Beechridge Farms lands, an area south of Rossland along Harwood Avenue North was originally the sub- ject of a conversion request by O’Shanter Develop- ment. Now owned by Higgins Development, that piece of land is now slated to be a prestige business park with a 100,000-square-foot building under construction. “If we had not opposed this conversion application, there would be houses on that site today,” said Mayor Parish. With the Beechridge lands, the Town estimates about 1,600 high-paying industrial, manufacturing and knowledge-based jobs are at stake. Because of that, councillors agreed on the need to continue to spend money on lawyers and consultants to fight the issue at the OMB. “It’s money well spent, but it’s money that shouldn’t have to be spent by this council,” said Councillor Col- leen Jordan. URBAN PLANNING Ajax spends $1.2 million to defend employment lands Call your Sales Representative at 905-683-5110 for more information. 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Public notification will be provided before each activity begins. The provincial health ministry has announced it isn’t conducting a dead bird surveillance program. “In previous years, the dead bird surveil- lance program was used to determine if West Nile virus was present in the community. Since West Nile virus has been detected in Ontario since 2001, we operate on the princi- ple that the virus will be present every year,” Laura Freeland, manager, Environmental Health with Durham Region Health Depart- ment, said in a press release. The virus is a mosquito-borne disease spread to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito. Mosquitoes become infected by feeding on the blood of a bird that carries the virus. The disease is not passed from person to person or from bird to per- son. WNV has been found in birds, mosqui- toes, horses and humans in Ontario. There were four confirmed human cases of the virus reported in Ontario last year, including one in Durham. During the 2008 season, the Region sub- mitted 51 birds for testing, with nine birds testing positive for WNV. Provincially, 150 birds tested positive for WNV last year. In addition to positive birds, 62 mosquito pools (a batch of mosquitoes) across the province were infected with the virus in 2008. Durham Region reported no positive mosquito pools last season. To help reduce the number of mosqui- toes breeding in stagnant water around your home, residents are encouraged to: • Remove standing water from around your home where mosquitoes could lay their eggs; • Empty and clean bird baths weekly; • Chlorinate rain barrels or cover them with mosquito screening; • Remove all tires on your property; • Dispose of any water containers in your yard such as tin cans, ceramic pots, wading pools or planters; • Check that roof gutters are clear and drain properly; • Make sure drainage ditches are not clogged; • Clean and chlorinate swimming pools and outdoor hot tubs; • Drain water from pool and chair covers; • Keep grass, shrubs or hedges trimmed reg- ularly; • Do not wash grass clippings, raked leaves or other organic material into roadside catch basins; • Make sure doors and windows have screens that are tight fitting and in good repair; • Turn over compost piles frequently. The health department recommends resi- dents follow these precautions to help reduce the possibility of being infected with WNV: • Wear shoes, socks and light-coloured cloth- ing with long sleeves and full-length pants when outside, especially during evening, nighttime or dawn when mosquitoes are most active; • Use insect repellent containing DEET on exposed skin, following Health Canada’s safety tips on using personal insect repel- lents. newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • April 23, 2009Thursday April 23, 2009 Today’s carrier of the week is Alex. Alex enjoys dirt biking & fi xing Lego. Alex has 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 Alex for being our Carrier 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. 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Anyone interested in the Nuclear Engineering graduate degree or Nuclear Technology graduate diploma programs can learn more including: :: Admission requirements; :: Course and research project topics; and :: Mobile learning options including live and archived lecture material. Can’t attend in person?Contact us to access the open house via the Internet. Please RSVP to Kerry Armstrong, academic advisor at 905.721.8668 ext. 2932 or kerry.armstrong@uoit.ca. Wednesday,April 29 7to9p.m. UOIT campus 2000 Simcoe St.N,Oshawa Science building, Room UA1140 Open House Ajax eateries will also donate proceeds to A Taste of Life campaign DURHAM -- The AIDS Committee of Dur- ham Region is holding its third annual fundraiser, A Taste for Life, featuring foods from local restaurants. The event was launched 11 years ago in Ottawa by The Bruce House. Durham is now one of 19 regions involved across Ontario. Several restaurants in Durham are participating by donating 25 per cent of the proceeds earned on the night of the event to the AIDS Committee of Dur- ham. The money will go toward services for more than 100 families affected by HIV/ AIDS in Durham. Participating restaurants in Whitby include Nice Bistro at 117 Brock St. N., DeSiam Thai Restaurant and JP Fitzpat- rick and Son Irish Pub and Restaurant at 75 Consumers Dr. Ajax eateries joining in will be Sau- ter’s Inn Restaurant at 109 Old Kings- ton Rd., and Casa Verde Ristorante at 49 Kingston Rd. while Oshawa’s Thirsty Monk Pub at 21 Celina St. will also get involved. To participate in this fundraising event, choose a restaurant and make reservations for the evening of Wednes- day, April 29. COMMUNITY Local restaurants take part in AIDS fundraising efforts For more information: CALL 905-576-1445 Ext. 10 (Irania Ledesma) EMAIL info@aidsdurham.com VISIT www.atasteforlife.org Pine Ridge star lands scholarship BY SHAWN CAYLEY scayley@durhamregion.com PICKERING -- For quite some time, Shona Dunkley fought an internal debate of which path to follow. Soccer or track and field? The former was long her sport of choice, but success in track and field caused a re- evaluation of her sporting goals. The path she followed through with has changed her life forever. “I used to play soccer competitively, and actually I just quit (last) September and that’s when I really decided track was going to be my main focus and it was really what I wanted to do,” recalls Dunkley, a Pickering resident who recently signed a full-ride scholarship to Indiana University for track and field. The scholarship will cover all schooling costs -- nearly $40,000 a year -- for Dunk- ley’s four years at Indiana, save for a little spending money, she said. “I am really blessed for that because school is really expensive,” explained the Pine Ridge Secondary School student, who started seeking out scholarship opportuni- ties by filling out questionnaires and send- ing them off to schools that caught her interest and offered her desired academic program -- fashion. While several schools were on her list of possible destinations, a visit to the Indiana campus sealed the deal for Dunkley. “When I went to Indiana, I really liked it. Everything just kind of came together,” she said. “They had my program, a good track team, good coaches and everything. I really liked Bloomington, the city where the uni- versity is, and the campus is really nice. Not too big but not too small. The indoor track was amazing. Everything was nice there.” Dunkley, a serious threat to medal at OFSAA this season in several hurdles and relay events, hopes to one day be held in the same high regard as former Pine Ridge athlete and Canadian Olympian Perdita Felician. However, her main focus is on the short term and finishing off this year strong before heading off to Indiana, where she can only come up with a couple potential drawbacks when talking of her new surroundings. “My biggest fear is not being around my mom. We are close and it’s going to be hard,” Dunkley said. “Other then that I am pretty good with meeting new friends, new people. Being with a track team, you’ll meet people easily.” The other? “Doing laundry and stuff like that. I don’t really do that now,” she added with a laugh.newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • April 23, 200917 APSportsBrad Kelly Sports Editor bkelly@durhamregion.com newsdurhamregion.com RINGETTE Raymond shines at nationals CHARLOTTETOWN, PEI -- Alana Ray- mond enjoyed team and individual success at the 2009 Tim Hortons Canadian ringette championships held in Charlottetown, PEI. In the Junior (age 14-15) final, Ray- mond’s Ontario team finished the tourna- ment undefeated with a 4-0 shutout over Alberta to win the gold medal. Raymond, from Ajax, was presented with the defensive game star award. The bronze medal went to Quebec. HOCKEY Local players advance to U-17 camp DURHAM -- A couple of players from the Ajax-Pickering minor hockey system have been invited to take part in the OMHA Under-17 final evaluation camp from May 8- 19 in Guelph. Khalid Alli, of Pickering, and Jake Ban- nister, of Ajax, both forwards, were selected after attending a regional camp in Peterbor- ough. A total of 272 players born in 1993 attended one of four regional evaluation camps in Collingwood, Georgetown, Grims- by and Peterborough. A total of 17 players from each regional camp was selected to attend the final evaluation camp. The top players in Guelph will be invit- ed to the Team Ontario Under-17 selection camp in June. GYMNASTICS Pickering Athletic Centre athletes post strong results PICKERING -- Athletes from the Pickering Athletic Centre posted strong results at the 1st Ontario Cup held in Orangeville. Level 8 age 14+ -- Emily Towers 3rd vault, 20th bars, 4th beam, 6th floor, 15th overall Level 8 age 12/13 -- Samantha Smed- ley 5th vault, 10th bars, 26th beam, 5th floor, 17th overall Level 7 age 10/11 -- Kaitlyn Trach 6th vault, 7th bars, 2nd beam, 2nd floor, 4th overall; Anna Taverna 4th vault, 9th bars, 22nd beam, 1st floor, 11th overall; Tiara McCleary 9th vault, 18th bars, 14th beam, 11th floor, 22nd overall Level 7 age 12/13 -- Sydney Marcoux 4th vault, 17th bars, 18th beam, 8th floor, 20th overall; Verena Herrmann 10th vault, 14th bars, 30th beam, 10th floor, 31st over- all Level 6 age 12/13 group A -- Katie Towers 5th vault, 7th bars, 2nd beam, 5th floor, 2nd overall; Rebecca Brown 10th vault, 6th bars, 22nd beam, 8th floor, 19th overall. AJ GROEN / METROLAND PICKERING -- Shona Dunkley has accepted a scholarship to Indiana University, where she will become a member of the school’s track team. TRACK AND FIELD Dunkley headed to Indiana SEASON OPENING GET TOGETHER West Rouge Canoe Club ice breaker Time to register for the new season DURHAM -- The members of the West Rouge Canoe Club can’t wait to get back on the water and start developing their skills in preparation for the Pickering Dragonboat Festival in June. All are welcome to join members of the West Rouge Canoe Club on Friday, April 24, at 7 p.m. at The Irish Times, in Pickering, to toast the upcoming summer season on the water. Registration will be available for all levels of canoe, kayak, war canoe and dragon boat for men, women, mixed, junior and bantam teams. The programs provide recreational and competitive opportunities, personal fit- ness and team building for ages 6-50+. All levels of ability and athletic needs are wel- come. Information will also be available for the upcoming club events, including the annual garage sale, golf tournament and family day/ paddlesport regatta. Summer camp registra- tion for the kids will also be available. To find out more about the club, visit the West Rouge Canoe Club website at www. westrougecc.org. AJAX HORNETS SOCCER Girls U12 (1997), Premiere L4AJAX HORNETS SOCCER Girls U12 (1997), Premiere L4 We seek a rep player who plays defender We seek a rep player who plays defender and either currently or has a desire and either currently or has a desire to play part time goalkeeper.to play part time goalkeeper. Please contact Head Coach Steve Horwood at Please contact Head Coach Steve Horwood at shorwood@blackandmcdonald.com or 905-426-2231shorwood@blackandmcdonald.com or 905-426-2231 The Hornets are proud supporters of the SOS Children’s Villages FoundationThe Hornets are proud supporters of the SOS Children’s Villages Foundation SOCCER PLAYER WANTEDSOCCER PLAYER WANTED WE CARRY BODY PARTS PICKERING LOCATION 1648 BAYLY ST. W CENTRAL ORDER DESK.1-888-265-2109 PRESS #1 Commercial Accounts Available CELEBRATING 10 YEARS IN BUSINESS NOW OPEN IN PETERBOROUGH newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • April 23, 200918 AP STAYING ACTIVE DURHAM -- The annual Dur- ham Region Senior Games are in full swing. Nineteen different events are being offered to Durham resi- dents aged 55 and above. These activities, which include both physical games, such as tennis and bowling, and non-physical activities, such as card games, are designed to promote the well-being of seniors and are run under the auspices of the Ontario Senior Games Associa- tion. They began with a euchre tournament on April 15 and conclude with horseshoes on June 20. Events are held at vari- ous locations throughout Dur- ham. This year, the Darlington and Pickering stations of Ontario Power Generation and Wilmot Creek, an adult lifestyle commu- nity situated in Durham, have made significant contributions towards the cost of the Games. Their sponsorships, along with contributions from local busi- nesses, communities and indi- viduals and the free use of facil- ities and services from other supporters, have led to many improvements in the program. “The generosity of OPG and Wilmot Creek has had an imme- diate impact on our Games and will continue to have an impact in the future,” said Bob Taylor, co-chair of the Games commit- tee. “It has allowed us to reduce our entry fees which will encour- age participation, especially for those seniors who enter more than one event and has helped us deal with financial decisions, such as acquiring a website, in a more positive manner.” The committee is now in a position also to consider expanding the program in the fall to include some activities that require special facilities such as curling and hockey. The hope is to build a strong partici- pation base this year as the pro- vincial senior games, Actifest 2010, will be held next summer in Oshawa. “We are pleased to help the Durham Region Senior Games committee in their endeav- ours to promote activities for seniors,” said Wendy Drielsma, sales manager of Wilmot Creek. “We know how important it is for seniors to remain active.” Schedules and registration forms for the Durham Region Senior Games are available at all senior centres and Legion halls in the Durham Region and on-line at www.durhamsenior- games.com. 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Experienced CDA Level 2 Dental Assistant. Please call 905-426-8304 or drop off re- sume to: The Ajax Dental Centre, 161 Harwood Ave. North, Ajax. FranchisesF Hospital/Medical /Dental RMT REQUIRED for busy Massage Therapy Clinic in Oshawa. Evenings and some Saturdays required. Email re- sume to: mirka.m @rogers.com TREATMENT/APPOINT- MENT COORDINATORS and RECEPTIONISTS re- quired in Oshawa/Whitby area. We are looking for ex- perienced, friendly, highly motivated individuals who pay attention to quality and detail, are quick-thinking, have friendly phone manners and excel at booking ap- pointments. Also looking for PDA/Level II assistants with reception experience. Send resumes to Dental Futures, 1801 Dundas St. East, PO Box 70567, Whitby, ON L1N 9G3 or e-mail to dentalfu- tures@sympatico.ca FranchisesF 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 $ 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. Houses for Sale $ WHITBY Spacious open- concept, 3+1 brdm, near school/parks, hardwood, pro- fessionally ﬁ nished base- ment w/bar, gas ﬁ replace and built-in wall units, profes- sionally landscaped pie- shaped lot, 80+ft backing onto forest, very friendly cul- de-sac. $419,000. 905-743- 0105, 416-400-6331 Housing WantedH A HOME NEEDED. Have a cash buyer. Oshawa, Cour- tice or Bowmanville and sur- rounding area, up to $240,000. Please call San- dra Provenzano Re/Max Spirit Inc; Brokerage 905- 728-1600. Industrial/ Commercial SpaceI FOR LEASE: INDUSTRIAL UNIT 1300 sq. ft. Available immediately. Located South Oshawa. $950/month. For contact please call 416-253- 7641. INDUSTRIAL COMMER- CIAL unit with ofﬁ ce space, 1250 sq. feet in South Oshawa (Ritson/Bloor). Available immediately. Call 905-839-9104, after 5 p.m. NEW INDUSTRIAL/COM- MERCIAL units for lease, 8 Thompson Rd.,Sunderland. M1 Zoning, 3 phase/600 volt electrical, ICF-energy efﬁ - cient wall construction, 17' ceiling height w/optional mezzanine. Geothermal radi- ant ﬂ oor heat, 12'x14' over- head doors. Hwy.12 expo- sure. 1-888-333-9963 or info@stevesnider.ca STORAGE UNITS 10' x 20' Wilson Rd. S. Oshawa. Un- heated. $125. - $135. per mo. Call (905)725-9991 Offices & Business Space OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT Avail. immediately. 11 x 20 ft. Lots of Free Parking, heat/hydro included. $600/month. Finley Ave. Ajax 905-428-0956. Business OpportunitiesB ATTENTION: Turn 10 hours a week into $1500/month. Work from home online. Free training, ﬂ exible hours. Go to website: www.usegreengetclean.com FRENCH FRY truck for sale. Great location, reasonable price. 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Call Peter 1-877- 777-7308, Mortgage Leaders Apartments & Flats for RentA ! KING/WILSON, OSHAWA Quiet building, near shop- ping, transportation. Utilities, parking included. 2-bedroom apts. Available 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 & Dundas area. Available Immediate- ly/May 1st. Call Tony (416)493-1927 1 BEDROOM basement apartment, $650/month hy- dro, water and gas included. Ritson/Olive area. First/last required, references. Available immediately. (905)433-2170 1&2-BEDROOM available immediately. Central Oshawa, couple preferred, fridge/stove, hardwood, car- pet, fresh paint, laundry. Near shopping, bus. No dogs. Reasonable. Call (905)725-2642, after 5pm. 1-BDRM BSMT APT, close Oshawa Centre, separate entrance. Hydro, a/c, cable, parking, laundry included. $700/mo, ﬁ rst/last. No pets/smoking. Available im- mediately. References. (905)436-9337. 1-BEDROOM APARTMENT country location,south of Port Perry. Main ﬂ oor, ﬁ re- place,hardwood ﬂ oors,pri- vate entrance/lots of parking. First/last. $575/mo. all inclu- sive. Available now. 905- 985-9029. 1-BEDROOM APT, Oshawa, beautiful knotted pine throughout, full bathroom, laundry, 2-parking spots, utilities included plus A/C. First/last. Available immedi- ately. $750/month. 905-725- 7644. 1-BEDROOM APT., BOW- MANVILLE $700/month. Non-smoker. 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 OSHAWA 2 BEDROOM, close to bus, shopping, Go 401, all inclusive, $900 per mo. available May lst. (905)439-7741. 2 & 3 bedroom apartments Close to school, shopping, hospital On-site superintendent & security. Rental Ofﬁ ce Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (905)686-0845 or (905)686-0841 Eve. viewing by appt. www.ajaxapartments.com Apartments & Flats for RentA 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-BEDROOM walk- out, upscale, legal bsmt apartment. In beautiful cus- tom built home close to the lake and transit. Utilities, parking & laundry included. No smoking, no pets. $1000/ mth. Available Jun 1/15. 647- 292-8539 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 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. 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 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. OSHAWA, 3 bedroom upper duplex, walk to OC, fridge/stove and utilities in- cluded. $1100/month. (905)431-3306 Apartments & Flats for RentA 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 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 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 NORTH, Spa- cious units. Renovated bachelor, 1, 2 & 3 bdrm & Penthouse apts. Wheel chair and security access. Call 905-432-6912, 905-723- 1009, 1-866-601-3083, www.apartments inontario.com OSHAWA PARK 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, 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, LARGE 1-bed- room, $795/month, all inclu- sive. And 1-Large 2-bedroom $975/month, all inclusive. Whitby, 1-bedroom, $725/month, all inclusive. First/last, no pets. Quiet area. (905)424-5083. OSHAWA, RITSON/Wolfe, 2-bdrm including utilities. Parking, fridge/stove includ- ed. First/last, available im- mediately. Call 647-404- 1786. 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. newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • April 23, 200921 I AM LOST My name is BALI and I am an INDOOR cat - and I ran away from home late in the evening - Wednesday April 15th, 2009 My family lives at Westney/Rossland and I could be around this area or ran away further. I miss my family and with your help I could find my way home. I am a big boy with stripey grey/black and white colouring, green eyes and a pinky nose. Please call: 905 683 9020 OR 416 993 2428 Any help is REALLY appreciated. AP DURHAM DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD TENDER SEALED TENDERS will be received in the envelopes provided by the under- signed before 11:00 A.M. Local Time on the speciﬁ ed closing date. TENDER 09-12 Climate ControlUpgrade Computer Room Education Centre (Supply and install one 12 Ton Liebert Model VS042AUBOEI, 575 Volts, 60 Hz, 3 Phase Liebert DS Environmental Control System Precision Cooling dual circuit air conditioning unit and remote air cooled condenser as required to pro- vide precision cooling within the data centre server room.) CLOSING TIME & DATE: BEFORE 11:00 A.M., LOCAL TIME Thursday, May 7, 2009. * MANDATORY SITE MEETING: Tuesday April 28, 2009 at 1:30 PM Education Centre, Computer Room, 400 Taunton Road East, Whitby, ON NOTE: BID DEPOSIT & BONDING IS A REQUIREMENT WITH THIS TENDER Tender documents will be available from the Purchasing Department, 905-666-6442. The lowest or any Tender will not necessarily be accepted. D.M. HOMENIUK, C.P.P., CPPO Manager of Purchasing Durham District School Board 400 Taunton Road East Whitby, Ontario. L1R 2K6 (905) 666-6442 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 Auction Dates & View Gallery www.auctioneer.ca Selling Contents of the Home of Jasper Martin of Cobourg & Quality Items from a Toronto Estate Sunday, April 26 Preview 9:00 A.M. Auction 10:00 A.M. Doulton Figures & Character Mugs, Derby Dessert Service, Moorcroft, Flo Blue, Dansk Cutlery Service, Ivories, Swarovskis, Interest- ing Sterling Silver & Silver Plate to include Sterling Silver Flatware, Books, Linens, Wa- tercolours, Oils & Prints to include numerous Painters 11. 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FULLY BONDED Call 905-686-5424 Mother's Day Tributes Publishing Friday May 8th Deadline Tuesday May 5th Did You Know… that if you place your Mother’s Day Tribute with a colour or (black & white) photo, your tribute will automatically appear on our milestonedurhamregion.com website For further information please call Erin Jackson, Classiﬁ ed Sales Representative 905-683-5110 Ajax Pickering News Advertiser Apartments & Flats for RentA 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. 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, BEAUTIFUL bright 1200sq.ft. basement apt. separate entrance. 1- bedroom, large kitchen, ﬁ re- place, A/C, cable. 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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. Condominiums for RentC AJAX, 2-BEDROOM condo, bright, freshly painted, great location, excellent view, en- suite laundry, 2 baths, 2 bal- conies, available immediate- ly. $1350/mo. Westney/Hwy 2., First/last, references/cred- it-check. 416-844-8335. NEW UNITS IN LUXURY Oshawa condo. Down- town location. Ensuite laundry, gym, sauna, balconies, etc. 1-bed- rooms from $800, 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. Auctions Condominiums for RentC 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. Houses for Rent ! $ !AAAA ABA-DABA- DOO- Own for You! 6 months free- than own! No down payment- NO Problem! For as low as $692/month P.I.T. OAC. Minimum Family Income $30,000, Good Credit. Ken Collis Broker, Coldwell Banker RMR Real Estate (905)728-9414 1-877-663-1054 kencollis@sympatico.ca 3-BEDROOM 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!!!!! AJAX south 2-bedroom upper part of house, parking, gas ﬁ replace, fenced yard, near schools/shopping, tran- sit, $1100/mo +50% utilities. Available immediately. No pets, references, ﬁ rst/last, 905-706-8171. 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 Auctions In Memoriam Houses for Rent 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 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 GREAT SOUTH WHITBY lo- cation. 3-bedroom, 2-bath, detached bungalow. 5-appli- ances, A/C, gas ﬁ replace, separate studio/ofﬁ ce. Large fenced backyard. No smok- ing. Available June-1st/15th. $1250/month, plus utilities. (905)666-8594. OSHAWA, upper ﬂ oor, 3- bedroom bungalow. Close to shopping/bus at front door, lots of parking, backyard, laundry. $1000/month, plus 1/2 utilities. No pets/smoking. Call John (905)666-4723. 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 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. Auctions In Memoriam Townhouses for RentT 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 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 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. Articles for SaleA House Cleaning In Memoriam Rooms for Rent & WantedR 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. Articles for SaleA House Cleaning In Memoriam Shared Accommodation 1 ROOM FOR RENT, shared cable, laundry, A/C. Picker- ing, Whites Rd. & Bayly. Smoking ok, (pets nego- tiable). $500/month. Near all amenities. Avail. Immediate- ly. Call 905-420-7401. 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. 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 Kitchens - Baths - Fences - Decks Scott - Cell (416)894-7419 Ofﬁ ce: (905)683-4400 Fax: (905) 683-4355 785 Westney Rd. South, Unit 26 Ajax Home Improvement A & A ROOFING For All Your Rooﬁ ng Needs Repairs on: ● Rooﬁ ng ● Eavestrough ● Sofﬁ t ● Fascia ● Siding 647-990-ROOF (7663) 905-409-9903 Masonry & Concrete HOMEHOMEMASONRYMASONRYREPAIRSREPAIRS • Brick Chimneys• Brick Chimneys • Repairs on old & new• Repairs on old & new • Tuck Pointing• Tuck Pointing • Block Walls• Block Walls • Guaranteed Quality• Guaranteed Quality Over 20 yrs. experienceOver 20 yrs. experience Call DeanCall Dean 905-442-2887905-442-2887 Home Improvement Painting & Decorating TMS PAINTING & DECOR Interior & Exterior European Workmanship Fast, clean, reliable service (905)428-0081 Moving & Storage Apple Moving Dependable & Reliable Good Rates 24-hour Service Licensed/Insured (416)532-9056 Service Directory SELLING YOUR HOME? Inquire about our HOME FOR SALE PACKAGE AJAX 905-683-0707 newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • April 23, 200922 AP SHOW HOW MUCH YOUR MEANS TO YOU THIS MOTHER’S DAY Put her picture on our Happy Mother’s DayHappy Mother’s Day FeatureFeature running Friday, May 8/09 For only $29 you can place a full color photo of your mom with a Happy Mother’s Day message To place your ad, please call ERIN JACKSON, your Classiﬁ ed Sales Consultant at 905-683-5110 Happy Mother’s Day Mom! Love Sarah 1.5” x 2.5” ad with max. 25 words Random draw Monday, May 11, 12:00 p.m. M other 4 Lucky Mothers will receive a $50 GIFT CERTIFICATE from Angela’s Esthetics $29 PLUS GST You can get any birth notice, birthday, wedding, anniversary or engagement notice published. LIMIT OF 50 WORDS. PLEASE SEND MILESTONE SUBMISSIONS TO ejackson@durhamregion.com BY TUESDAY AT 4 PM FOR THURSDAY PUBLICATION. MILESTONES PREPAYMENT IS REQUIRED. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL ERIN JACKSON AT 905-683-5110 CONGRATULATIONS To Mik e and Lisa on their recent wedding. Wishing you many happy years ahead. Campers, Trailers, Sites 1994 COACHMAN Fantara Class A Motor Home. 29', 55,000miles. $10,500. (905)263-8524 2008, 31' Sunset Creek Trailer, located in Birch Cove campground, Bobcaygeon. Asking. $32,500. Call Glen- ys or Rick (905)619-0681 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! 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 Articles for SaleA ADVERTISE Nationally to approximately 12 million households in North Ameri- ca's best suburbs! Place your classiﬁ ed ad in over 900 suburban newspapers. Call Oshawa This Week 905-576- 9335 for further information. AFFORDABLE Appliances, HANKS Appliances, PARTS/SALES/SERVICE 310 Bloor St.W. Stoves $175/up, Fridges $175/up, Washers $175/up, Dryers $149/up. All warranty up to 15 months. Durham's largest selection of Reconditioned Appliances. Showroom Sales Person- salary+ comm. Ser- vice Technician required. (905)728-4043. 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 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 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 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 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, 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 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. 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 Announcements 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 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 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AVAILABLE FOR ADOP- TION. 2 year old lab/husky cross female spayed, 5 year old Rotweiller female spayed, both very sweet, (905)655-4721 BEAUTIFUL SHIH TZUs for sale, affordable, non allergic, no shedding, vaccinated, de- wormed, vet checked $400 each. Call 905-260-8855. 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. CKC registered, tattooed, vet checked, ﬁ rst shots. Family raised. Females only $900. Call 905-985-9139. Announcements Pets, Supplies, Boarding 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 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). $ $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 Announcements Cars WantedC $$$$$ JOHNNY JUNKER Always the best cash deal - up to $150 for your good cars, trucks vans or FREE REMOVAL for old aban- doned unwanted. Speedy service. (905)655-4609 or (416)286-6156. 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 2003 FORD Ranger, 6cyl., AC, CD, 152,000kms, $6800. Call (905)914-8841 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 Vans/ 4-Wheel DriveV 2006 HONDA ODYSSEY EXL, 99,500 kms, fully loaded, good condition. One owner. Asking $23,500. Call (905) 377-9660 Announcements 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. 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