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By the time you’re flipping burg- ers on the barbecue today, May 14, the era of the truck will have drawn to a close in Oshawa. Time flies -- never was there a truer statement. It was just 11 months ago that General Motors announced the unthinkable, that the Oshawa truck plant, home of the award-winning Silverado, would cease to exist. Many of us doubted the announcement. Even as hundreds of Canadian Auto Workers mem- bers marched on the plant and blockaded the entrance to GM’s Canadian headquarters, many were thinking it was all a game -- that long before the doors on Park Road South closed, GM would announce it had a new vehicle for Oshawa. We were all wrong. It’s been a hellish year for GM Oshawa’s employees, both in the plant and in the headquarters, in engineering and on the line. Didn’t matter what colour your collar was, how much education you had, how much you’d paid into your pension or how much you owed on your house -- every- one was affected. You’ll notice something very dif- ferent about today’s special sec- tion in the News Advertiser. Four pages has been dedicated to the ‘End of the Line’ and to all the hard-working men and women who have given their working lives to General Motors. There’s some good news, some bad news, some reflection and some helpful hints: we hope you enjoy it. Thumbs Up: To the people at unemployed help centres and retraining centres who have been busy trying to assist people dis- placed from auto-related indus- tries. Thumbs Down: To the vocal antagonists who, in voicing their disagreement with government assistance for the auto indus- try, have made the fight person- al. It isn’t necessary to personally attack the displaced autoworker in order to engage in a difference of opinion. Since June 2008 we’ve received hundreds of letters to the editor on the demise of the auto industry, some of which were far too mean-spirited to publish. Thumbs Up: To the economic development office at the City of Oshawa. Cindy-Milroy Simmons and her team have their work cut out for them when it comes to job replacement in the city. They have been hard at work on a strategy to encourage job growth in five key sectors poised for growth over the coming years -- sustainable energy, transportation and auto- motive, information technology, bioscience and agriculture, and health care. Thumbs Way Down: To the communications machine at Gen- eral Motors of Canada, which has been less than accommodating on many occasions when it comes to delivering information to this community. GM robbed this com- munity of an opportunity to share in an historic milestone today. By barring the media from this morn- ing’s ceremony to see the last truck roll off the line, they in fact took away an opportunity for anyone but the plant workers to see his- tory in the making. This commu- nity has been good to GM -- you deserved better treatment. *** Were you at the end-of-the-line ceremony today? Did you take pic- tures? We welcome you to share them with the rest of the com- munity by e-mailing them to us at newsroom@durhamregion.com. We’d be happy to run a selection of them next week as well as on our website newsdurhamregion.com. *** For more stories, photos and videos on the closing of the truck plant, visit our End of the Line online feature at newsdurhamre- gion.com. Joanne Burghardt is Editor-in- Chief of the Metroland Durham Region Media Group. JOANNE BURGHARDT newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • May 14, 20093 AP jim.siddall@edwardjones.com www.edwardjones.com Member CIPF Stay disciplined with systematic investing Discipline is one of the most valuable attributes of successful investors. And it’s particularly important during periods of market volatility and uncertainty, which we have seen plenty of in early 2009. 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Instead of being a time of despair, Gen- eral Motors closures are turning into a time of hope for some laid-off workers who have signed up for various retraining opportuni- ties. “Obviously they’re nervous,” said Antonel- la Sacco-Diachenko, director of studies at the Art of Technique Academy of Hair Styl- ing and Esthetics in Oshawa. “They’ve either lost their jobs or are afraid of losing their job ... but they’re also excited.” The school has received numerous calls from factory and General Motors workers, many excited about the opportunity to pur- sue something they’re interested in, Ms. Sacco-Diachenko said. “And a lot of them are grateful it’s being funded too,” she added. Since January, the school’s had about 20 students through the Province’s Second Career program which provides financial support for retraining. The school has monthly start dates and offers spa therapy and esthetics; hairstyling and cosmetology diplomas, and certificate workshops. “In less than one year, they’ve got a diplo- ma and are potentially out there working,” Ms. Sacco-Diachenko said. Even if they get called back to work, a trade is a wonderful thing to have, she added. For those who have some skilled-trades experience, the Centre of Renewable Energy in Newcastle is helping people revamp their skills for wind and solar power. “We’re looking for installers and service people,” said Philip Coulter, one of CORE’s owners and operators. “Eventually we’ll get manufacturing here.” Right now Canada is importing wind tur- bines from Denmark and bringing people in from Europe and elsewhere to service them, Mr. Coulter said. He’d like to see the for- mer glassworks company in Oshawa used for solar manufacturing and the GM plant retooled for building wind-turbines. In the meantime, those fields have jobs to be filled. “We need trained people wherever we can get them -- men, women, ages 20 to 40,” Mr. Coulter said. “We need about 300 people in Ontario for solar and about 200 for wind.” His school offers a 12-week course to pre- pare students to write a certification test. Currently, they have a class of 13 laid-off workers reformatting their skills. “We’ve got welders coming on board, elec- tricians laid off, all from GM,” Mr. Coulter said. By the end of the month, the school should receive its certification to allow those on employment insurance to qualify for finan- cial retraining assistance while attending CORE, he said. There are already people signed up and on the waiting list, he added. Programs run about 20 hours a week and include hands-on and academic work. After, CORE helps them find jobs. It has a list of industry people who have approached it looking for trained and certified people, Mr. Coulter said. Ideally, candidates are those who have skilled-trades experience even though they might not be certified. In late summer, the school will be looking at programs for geo-thermal and biomass. It also provides a survey program, which intro- duces people to different renewable ener- gies. When it comes to post-secondary schools, overall, there’s a general increase in applica- tions whenever the economy is down, said Moreen Tapper, Durham College’s associate registrar. “They’re really seeing it as an opportunity to fill an educational goal,” Ms. Tapper said. Even if people are still thinking about what they want to do, they can talk to Durham Col- lege about it first. “It increases the likelihood for success,” she said, and added it reduces anxiety by allow- ing them to go over program expectations and receive a tour. At Durham College, the Feb. 2 application deadline is critical for over-subscribed pro- grams. If people are still deciding, they can apply as late as August if there’s space in a program; those available are posted on its website. If something’s full, college officials will look to see if there’s a January intake or a different program they can start and then transfer to their first choice later. New students can be added within the first five days of a course if seats are available, Ms. Tapper said. But it’s always best to get applications in as soon as possible, she added. RETRAINING AJ GROEN / METROLAND NEWCASTLE -- Kantatex Corporation Centre of Renewable Energy training site is located just north of town. President Philip Coulter, left, and Dean Drazso stand by a propeller of a 3-kilowatt wind generator. Bob Nesbitt will be the last to drive a truck off the Oshawa line BY MELISSA MANCINI mmancini@durhamregion.com OSHAWA -- When Bob Nesbitt was a boy, he and his sister would sneak down to the General Motors west plant and watch, fas- cinated, as vehicles went through the body shop. When they would return to their grand- parents’ house with dirty faces from press- ing them against the steel mesh that pro- tected the plant windows at the time, there was no chance they could fib about their whereabouts. “My mom and dad used to know exactly where we’d been,” he said. They didn’t get to go often; Mr. Nesbitt was raised in Orillia, but when the fami- ly would visit his grandparents, he always tried to go watch the cars roll down the line. “It’s just something that I never forgot and I said one day I’d like to work in there,” he said. “I guess the rest is history.” Mr. Nesbitt started working for GM when he was 22 years old. On Thursday, the day after his 67th birthday, he will be the last person to drive a truck off the Oshawa line. With 45 years at the company, he has the highest seniority of all active GM workers in Oshawa. He stayed with GM four and half decades because he liked going to work every morn- ing. Fifteen years past his 30-year pension mark, he wasn’t planning on retiring until 2010, he said. “I just enjoyed the work and the people I work with, they’re a good bunch of guys and gals to work with and I just wasn’t ready to retire.” But he is now. Especially since the plant where he spent the majority of his career is closing its doors, he said. “It’s pretty sad, pretty sad,” he said. “As I said before, there’s a lot of good peo- ple in there and it’s just something a lot of people never dreamt they would see hap- pening because what, about a year and a half ago, we were going three shifts and we couldn’t keep up. We were working Satur- days and Sundays, especially where I work in the reject area (repair area) and now look at us, just completely gone.” That another generation of workers may not be able to hit 40 or more years of ser- vice at GM is depressing, Mr. Nesbitt said. “That’s a sad part too,” he said. “That they’ll never have the chance.” He said it’s hard to see coworkers who can’t retire stressed out about layoffs now that the plant is closing. Mr. Nesbitt was laid off for 11 months early in his career and knows how hard it can be. “I was in my twenties and I had two chil- dren and you had to watch your pennies.” He picked apples when he was off to keep some income coming in for his young fam- ily, which helped. But he said he knows the industry is much different now than it was when he was facing his work shortage. “The only trouble is now it’s an altogeth- er different world, you know, compared to what it was back in the ’60s. You don’t know whether some of these people will ever get called back.” Mr. Nesbitt said he knows what he’ll probably be doing the morning of his first day of retirement. “Staring at the ceiling at about ten to five, because you’re so used to getting up at that time in the morning. “But yeah, it’s going to be a shock.” He has plans to travel with his wife Marg and to keep active by taking care of their acre of property in Greenbank. But he said he knows it isn’t going to be easy getting used to all the leisure time after working for 45 years. Most of all, he said, he is going to miss seeing the great friends he made during his time at the company. “I just liked going to work and I liked to have fun when I was at work,” he said. “I liked to stir the pot if things were quiet and get things going and people laughing and I enjoyed talking to people.” WATCH the video story READ the rest of the series @ newsdurhamregion.com newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • May 14, 20094 AP Thursday May 14, 2009 Today’s carrier of the week is Jacky. Jacky enjoys biking and video games. Jacky 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 Jacky 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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Some will qualify for Employment Insur- ance, while some won’t; some will have exhausted their time on EI. That leaves one option -- Ontario Works. During their recent budget deliberations, Regional officials saw the changing land- scape and began preparing for an influx of Ontario Works, or welfare, claims. “What we did when we were crafting the budget over the fall was to project a certain caseload increase,” said Paul Cloutier, the director of income support for the Region. The Region budgeted an eight-per cent increase in the caseload, he said. “Things are moving a little bit more quicker than that,” he stated. “We have allocated sufficient money for that. If ben- efits increase beyond what we budgeted, finance has indicated that’s what the rate stabilization fund is for.” During the recession of the early 1990s, when social assistance rolls swelled rapid- ly, Regional officials took money out of the roads budget to cover costs. “That type of conversation hasn’t occurred,” Mr. Cloutier said, of the cur- rent situation. “During the budget, there was some debate on if there was enough money. If things get worse than we antici- pated, we have the rate stabilization fund.” Last year, the average monthly caseload in Durham was 7,826, Mr. Cloutier noted. “We projected for 2009 an average monthly caseload of 8,452. Unfortunate- ly, we’re slightly above that right now,” he said. However, it’s only four months into the year and the numbers will change, he noted, adding to the end of March, there were 8,816 cases. “Hopefully, things can kind of level out, but we don’t have a magic ball.” In 2008, the Region spent $58.5 million on welfare and has budgeted $65.5 million this year. The Province covers 80 per cent of the cost of Ontario Works, and the Region the remaining 20 per cent. Increased spending on social assistance wasn’t based solely on the truck plant clos- ing, but “the economy in general. We knew this would be difficult. There’s the auto manufacturers and the so many feeder industries tied to that,” he said. “In a downturn, it ripples out. Everything takes a hit. 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I have yellow flowers on my dash. All that’s missing is a Mary Kay sticker on my bumper. But I want you to understand I wasn’t always like this. There was a time, a glorious time, when I was a trucker. For a couple years in my early twenties, before all the pill-popping, liquor and fast women of Canadian show business, I was about as blue collar as they come. I ran my own roofing company until the snow came and then I plowed driveways. I was, in the vernacular, pretty darn manly. And of course, I had a truck. I drove a great big, smooth-riding, silver-and-blue GMC Scottsdale. The only V8 engine I will probably ever own, that truck, in the vernacular, hauled ass. While I love my little, environmental- ly-friendly Bug, there is something unde- niably cool about cruising around in a big pickup. For one thing, chicks dig them. They don’t call them pickups for nothing. A pickup truck says, “I have a big tool belt.” It says, “I am a man who can build a home for you to safely raise our many chil- dren in.” It says, “I hunt. So we will always have meat.” What woman can resist such pheromon- al messages? I, of course, could do or had none of those things, but that didn’t matter. I had the truck. I took my wife-to-be on our very first date in that old GMC and I’m sure it had a very firm hand in clinching the deal. She was a farm girl who’d grown up driv- ing pickups and tractors and she could toss a 75-pound bale of hay around like it was a pillow. I was from the suburbs of Scarborough where the closest thing we had to “work- ing the land” was dragging a weed-bar over the boulevard. I like to think I had something do with her falling in love with me, but still, I can’t help but wonder that things might have turned out very differently had I pulled up in a Smart Car. Which reminds me of another great thing about that Scottsdale. Bench seats. There is no better barometer for how your date is going than the bench seat. When you take someone out and the two of you are planted in bucket seats, you’ve no idea how well things are progressing. There’s no movement, no sliding scale of intimacy. You’re stuck in those seats. With the bench seat though, she may start out at the window, but by the end of the night, if you haven’t blown it too badly, she will have sidled right up beside you. Conversely, if she’s still hugging the door-latch after a night of wings, beer and bowling, it’s probably not a match made in heaven. That’s the beauty of the bench seat. That’s engineering. And anyone who has ever been to a drive- in in a pickup with bench seats will tell you that is about as close to a perfect evening as you can get. I was only a trucker for a short time. But it was a golden time and I remember it like it was yesterday. And so, as we say goodbye this week to the truck plant, let me very sincerely offer a tip of my soiled baseball cap to the folks who helped my wife fall in love with me. Durham resident Neil Crone actor-comic-writer, saves some of his best lines for his columns. After nine decades, it’s end of an era for GM Canada Despite a raft of awards and 90 years of con- tinuous quality and tradition, truck-building at General Motors Canada officially ended today. It’s a time to take stock for the thousands of employees and retirees who have laboured at GM, both north plant and south plant, in Oshawa. They have built trucks, mostly for peace time, but also for use during the Sec- ond World War. For the 2,600 truck-plant labourers who are now suddenly out of work, it’s the end. Those jobs are gone, not to be replaced, the earn- ing power they bring with them eliminated. That’s difficult to accept and a loss for the community as a whole. What’s tougher to take is the notion that the Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra, built so well and winners of multiple awards for qual- ity and productivity for more than a decade at the Oshawa truck plant, will still be built elsewhere. A head-office decision was made in Detroit last June to shut down the Oshawa truck plant because of a steep decline in the demand for pickups in the lucrative U.S. market. But the trucks will still be built in a handful of U.S. plants and in a Mexican plant. That’s politics, American style. Really, prior to that stunning decision, the truck plant had been one of the jewels in the GM Canada crown. Always has been. Build- ing trucks has been a staple from 1919 when 675 Chevy trucks rolled off the line that very first year. In 1923, GMC trucks were intro- duced. It took until 1958 before the one mil- lionth truck rolled off the line, 1973 before the two millionth hit the streets. During the Second World War, Canadian Military Pattern vehicles were produced by Canadian automakers and General Motors and Ford complied, going at it full force and combining to produce about 800,000 vehi- cles. GM came through with about 400,000 of those so-called CMP vehicles which helped win the war, cranking them out between 1940-45. A new south Oshawa truck plant opened in 1964. It was revamped two decades later when a more modern facility, which opened in 1987, helped produce better trucks and paved the way for the award-winning GMC Sierra and Chevy Silverado. And just before that devastating announcement last June, GM was even considering building hybrid versions of the pair in Oshawa. It was a nice vision for the 21st century, until more mun- dane realities -- high gas prices and the recession of 2008 -- intervened. To all those who ever worked in the truck plant, who bought the trucks made there and who loved and cared about General Motors, we salute you. It’s been a great 90 years. 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 Where would romance be without the pickup truck? Neil Crone newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • May 14, 20096 P WE THINK... e-mail responses to newsroom@durhamregion.com newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • May 14, 20097 P Pickering BLOOMS Passion, Pride & Promise Register in the Garden Showcase! The City of Pickering is pleased to introduce a new beautification program, to showcase our vibrant community, provide information about exciting initiatives and recognition to it’s contributors. You are invited to Register or Nominate a garden for the Garden Showcase and participate in the Garden Mentorship program where participants receive expert advice from volunteer horticulturalists and are eligible for a special award. 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The office workers will have a bridge connection to the station. “The vision is to have that area con- nected with the GO station with a pedes- trian bridge over the 401,” said Mayor Ryan. The City has applied for federal funds to build the fully-enclosed and accessi- ble bridge. The Pickering Town Centre is owned by the Ontario Pension Plan and man- aged by 20 VIC Management Inc. The company manages properties from Hal- ifax to Victoria and is also behind this project. Partner George Buckles said the main tenant in the building will be announced in June and construction will commence shortly after that. “We expect to be in the ground as early as July,” he said. As to why the company chose to move forward with the project, Mr. Buck- les said there’s opportunity for office growth in Pickering. The selling point on the building is its excellent location. The quick start will provide some eco- nomic stimulation in Pickering. “Obviously this will be an opportunity to create a lot of construction jobs in the Pickering market,” said Mr. Buckles. The plan is to incorporate environ- mental features into the building which will be LEED silver certified, meaning it will conserve both energy and water. Mr. Buckles said the City has been great to deal with in getting the project underway. “We’ve always found the City of Pickering very progressive and we’ve enjoyed a long-standing working rela- tionship and they have been instrumen- tal in helping us pull this project togeth- er in a very tight time line,” said Mr. Buckles. Pickering has recently scored a num- ber of new projects including SNC Lava- lin Nuclear Inc. opening a new office in February, Norwegian Aker Solutions relocating its Toronto operations to a new $18-million facility this spring and Purdue Pharma breaking ground soon on a new $32-million expansion. Mayor Ryan attributes the success to competitive land and lease rates. “We have the lowest tax rate of all the lakeshore municipalities,” said the mayor. newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • May 14, 20098 P 2%&2%3(ä9/52ää -!4(ä+./7,%$'%ää /.,).%ä!4ä5/)4 5/)4SäINNOVATIVEäONLINEä0RE 5NIVERSITYä-ATHEMATICSäCOURSEäISäDESIGNEDäTOäGIVEä YOUäAäTHOROUGHäREFRESHERäOFäHIGHäSCHOOLäMATHEMATICS äALLäINääWEEKS äANDäJUSTäINä TIMEäFORäTHEäSTARTäOFäUNIVERSITYäORäCOLLEGEäCLASSESä"ETTERäYET äOURäFULLYäONLINEäANDä INTERACTIVEäDELIVERYäFORMATäISäSUREäTOälTäYOURäSCHEDULEäANDäLIFESTYLE #OURSEä$ATESä*UNEääTOä!UGUSTä 4OôLEARNôMOREôCALLôôEXTôôô ORôEMAILôSCIENCEADVISING UOITCA 02% 5.)6%23)49ä-!4(%-!4)#3ä)3ä)$%!,ä&/2ä345$%.43 äääää!BOUTäTOäSTARTäUNIVERSITYäORäCOLLEGEäANDäWANTINGäTOäIMPROVEäTHEIRää äääääääFOUNDATIONäINäMATHäORä äääää!LREADYäATäUNIVERSITYäORäCOLLEGEäANDäNEEDINGäAäREFRESHERäBEFOREää äääääääTAKINGäCOURSESäREQUIRINGäHIGHSCHOOLäLEVELäMATH It’s not suburban development, this is truly downtown urban development. 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Rickard Recreation Complex 2440 King St. W., Bowmanville Why: This public meeting will provide an opportunity for residents to learn more about site-specific studies related to the energy-from-waste project. Please note that the PIC will include a drop-in information session from 4 to 6 p.m. and a formal presentation will begin at 7 p.m. A moderated question and answer period will follow. Note: As of May 15 at noon, a copy of the site-specific Human Health and Ecological Risk Assessment will be available on the Region’s website (www.durham.ca). Printed copies will also be available for viewing in the Clerk’s Department of The Regional Municipality of Durham Headquarters, located at 605 Rossland Rd. E. in Whitby. For more information, please visit the study website at www.durhamyorkwaste.ca Two-month trial nears end BY JEFF MITCHELL jmitchell@durhamregion.com WHITBY -- Although he took part in an attack on Orin Felix outside an Ajax night- club, Troy Johnson-Lee is not the man who plunged a knife into the teenager’s heart, his lawyer has told a jury. “What the defence is saying is that at no time did Tory Johnson-Lee possess a knife,” Mary Cremer said in making her final submissions to jurors in superior court Wednesday. “There is not enough evidence to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that Troy Johnson-Lee stabbed Orin Felix.” Mr. Johnson-Lee, 24, of Scarborough, is charged with second-degree murder in the killing of Mr. Felix, 19, who was stabbed to death after fights erupted outside the now- defunct RimRock bar on Harwood Ave- nue in the early-morning hours of Sept. 1, 2006. Mr. Johnson-Lee is also charged with attempted murder in an attack on another young man who was stabbed in the neck the same night. A number of young people who were present at the club that night have testified tensions between two groups of young men, who had scuffled on the dance floor earlier in the evening, led to fights in the parking lot after the bar’s 2:30 a.m. closing time. Eyewitnesses have said they saw a man resembling Mr. Johnson-Lee wielding a knife in the midst of the chaotic scene. Mr. Johnson-Lee took the stand to testify in his own defence, denying he’d stabbed either victim. He admitted he was among a group of men who chased down Mr. Felix, punching and kicking him. But Mr. Johnson-Lee said another man in the group stabbed Mr. Felix. Addressing jurors in Whitby Wednesday, Ms. Cremer urged them to carefully assess Mr. Johnson-Lee’s version of events. “Just because Troy Johnson-Lee admit- ted to all of you to participating in a fight -- just because he’s guilty of participating in a fight -- that doesn’t mean he is guilty of murder,” Mr. Cremer said. “The intention to fight is not the same as the intention to murder.” Final submissions by lawyers -- pros- ecutor Cindy Johnston is scheduled to address the jury Thursday -- come as this two-month trial nears completion. Justice Bruce Glass is to deliver his instructions to the jury early next week, after which jurors be sequestered until they arrive at a ver- dict. COURTS Suspect guilty of fighting, not Ajax murder: lawyer AJAX -- The former RimRock nightclub on Harwood Avenue in Ajax. newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • May 14, 200911 AP NE052G409 © 2009. Sears Canada Inc. 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The meeting is to be held: Wednesday, June 3, 2009 10:00 a.m. The Regional Council Chambers 605 Rossland Road East Whitby, Ontario In order that sufficient information is made available to the public, copies of the proposed by-law amendment and the supporting background study are being made available as of May 19, 2009 from the office of the Regional Clerk at 605 Rossland Road East, Level 1, P.O. Box 623, Whitby, ON, L1N 6A3, 905-668-4113 (ext 2054). The information will also be posted on the Regional website at www.durham.ca on May 19, 2009. Interested persons may express their comments at the Public Meeting and/or in writing addressed to the Regional Clerk at the above address no later than 5:00 p.m. on June 17, 2009. All submissions received in writing and those opinions expressed at the Public Meeting will be considered prior to Council’s decision, which is anticipated to be addressed during the regular Regional Council meeting of June 24, 2009. Further information may be obtained by contacting Mary Simpson, Director of Financial Planning and Purchasing, Regional Finance Department at 905-668-4113 (ext. 2301). P.M. Madill, A.M.C.T., CMM I Regional Clerk Investors Group Financial Services Inc. Senior Consultant (905) 831-0034 1-866-476-1535 ANDREW SHAW andrew.shaw@investorsgroup.com Employee pistol whipped; Durham police searching for three men PICKERING -- Police are looking for three men after a violent robbery at a Pickering Domino’s Pizza early May 10. It happened at roughly 1:20 a.m. when, police say, three men entered the Dom- ino’s on Bayly Street and robbed the employees at gunpoint, taking an undis- closed amount of cash. One of the employees was physically assaulted with a weapon police believe was a gun. He received medical atten- tion for minor injuries, but was not hos- pitalized. A second employee was not injured. The robbers fled in an unknown direc- tion and a police search of the area was unsuccessful. Police are looking for help in identify- ing the suspects. The first man is described as in his early 20s with a dark complexion, wear- ing a hoodie. The second and third suspects are both white, in their mid 20s with light complexions and wearing dark hood- ies. If you have information about the investigation: CALL 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5355 Major Crime Robbery Unit. CRIMESTOPPERS: Anonymous tips can be made to Durham police at 1-800-222-8477 Reservations 905.982.1106 www.scugogcruises.com 166 Water Street, Port Perry Tuesdays 11:15 a.m. ~ 1:15 p.m. “Lite Lunch” $36.50* Wednesday 11:15 a.m. ~ 1:15 p.m. “Hot Lunch” $45.98* Sat., Sun., Tues., & Wed. 2~4 p.m. “Sightseeing” $26* Sightseeing Private Charters Lunch Dinner BOAT CRUISESBOAT CRUISES *prices incl. tax CRIME Violent robbery at Pickering pizza shop St. Mary alumni perform jazz tonight PICKERING -- St. Mary school alumni are helping jazz things up in a special concert tonight. In celebration of Lisa Clarridge’s 10th year of teaching music at St. Mary Catholic Secondary School, she’s invited her former students back to perform with current students in a spring con- cert, Thursday May 14 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $5 and available at the door. The alumni perform near the end of the con- cert, with a band of about 40 students. COMMUNITY Former students return for Pickering concert Councillor questions ‘rosy’ results BY KEITH GILLIGAN kgilligan@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- An energy-from-waste facil- ity in Clarington would have minimal impacts, while creating about 1,000 direct and indirect jobs. Those were the findings of some studies done for Durham Region as it works on an environmental assessment for the planned facility. Jim McKay, of the consulting firm Jacques Whitford, presented the find- ings Tuesday during a meeting of the Joint Waste Management Group. Elected offi- cials and residents of both Durham and York regions are members of the JWMG. The studies were so positive, Ajax Coun- cillor Scott Crawford noted, “Nothing comes across as negative. It comes across as all roses.” Among the site-specific studies done by Jacques Whitford were acoustic, traf- fic, visual, economic, social, surface water and energy assessments. Studies on air quality and a risk assess- ment are to be released on Friday, May 8. Study results showed minimal impacts from noise and traffic, while the view of the facility would have limited impact on surrounding sites, Mr. McKay noted. “Noise levels will be below what they’re required to be,” Mr. McKay said, but the consultants are still recommending a monitoring program be put in place. The traffic assessment found there would be up to 40 truck trips, coming and going, from the facility daily. About 400 construction jobs would be created over the three years it would take to build the plant, with 33 full-time staff needed to operate it. During construction, there would be about 1,000 direct and indirect jobs, Mr. McKay stated. The economic assessment results showed “minimal disruption to the use and enjoyment of businesses and agri- cultural farms. We recognize this land is already designated for industrial develop- ment,” he said. Clarington Mayor Jim Abernethy said the land immediately on the east side of Osbourne Road has been bought by Ontario Power Generation, adding OPG is “fully aware of this facility being built.” His concern was 40 trucks travelling to and from the site each day conflicting with people going to the OPG building. “The truck route is not compatible with a head office,” Mayor Abernethy said. “Our municipality won’t support that route. There should be consideration for an alternate route.” Regional Works Commissioner Cliff Cur- tis said it might be feasible to build a road from the west. “But, we don’t own all the property. There would have to be property acquisi- tion.” Clarington Councillor Charlie Trim said, “This is an issue for Clarington. We don’t want to be caught in 2013. I look at a west entrance as very, very beneficial. Yes, it will cost money, but in the long terms it is the only solution.” newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • May 14, 200913 AP DURHAM REGION Studies on incinerator find limited impact Nothing comes across as negative. It comes across as all roses. Ajax Councillor Scott Crawford KRISTEN CALIS / METROLAND Having a McHappy day PICKERING -- Pickering Fire Services Deputy Chief Gord Ferguson collected dona- tions at a Pickering McDonald’s drive-through on Wednesday, May 6, for the 16th annual McHappy Day. 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Village East Medical believes in putting the patient’s needs fi rst, that’s why there are no wait times to book an appointment with a specialist. There is a bright, spacious waiting area with an LCD TV and wireless internet access to make patients feel comfortable while they wait for their appointment. Specialists use new, hospital-grade equipment, with top-of-the-line technology to assess patients. Village East Medical employs compassionate and caring staff that help patients go through their tests. Get all your tests done in one appointment at one place, Village East Medical. newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • May 14, 200915 AP CIARA FOY RNCP Registered Nutritionist and Owner/Operator of U Weight Loss Clinic of Ajax Email your nutrition questions to Ciara at cfoy@uweightloss.com Question: Dear Ciara-I feel like I have tried every single “diet” ever created!!! From low-fat, low-carb, to boxed foods and liquid diets, I’ve tried them all. Most of them I was successful with to a point..... but I wasn’t able to maintain my weight loss. I feel completely defeated! Tell me why I should try U Weight Loss, what makes it different? From Frustrated Answer: Dear Frustrated. I hear you and believe me, I know exactly how you feel because I have heard the same or similar story from almost all of my clients! Contrary to popular belief, losing weight is NOT the diffi cult part...keeping it off is where 95% of people fail. At U Weight Loss we recognize this and have created our program to ensure your success, and by success I don’t just mean weight loss. At U Weight Loss our primary goal is your optimal health and achieving that entails more than just weight loss. Optimal health is about having energy, preventing disease, feeling great about yourself AND its long term. At U Weight Loss we support you every step of your journey to the new slim, healthy U! How do we do this you may ask, well a huge part of it is educating you on nutrition because knowledge is power and once you have it nobody can take that away from you. As I tell my clients, there is no quick fi x, no magic pill, no surgery, no fad diet that is going to get them to their goal. At the end of the day, getting to your goal weight and maintaining it is about learning to fi t real whole nutritious food and an active lifestyle into your busy life. I’m a nutritionist; food is my passion, come in to U Weight Loss in Ajax or Pickering and let me arm you with the knowledge to change your life! Best in health, Ciara ÜÊÜÊÊÊÊÊ "" ¶ "EFORE¬ Brad Kelly Sports Editor bkelly@durhamregion.com newsdurhamregion.com newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • May 14, 200916 AP Sports RON PIETRONIRO / METROLAND Letting it fly PICKERING -- Jacob Fast, from Cobourg District Collegiate Institute West, lets the discus fly during the Pine Ridge Secondary School’s Invitational track-and-field meet. WEST DURHAM Patriots ready to run Junior C lacrosse team opens season Friday BY SHAWN CAYLEY scayley@durhamregion.com PICKERING -- The ball is about to get rolling on another season of Junior C lacrosse for the West Durham Patriots. And general manager Rob McDonald is excited about the upcoming campaign, which gets underway in Bowmanville Friday night against the first-year Clarington Shamrox. While the Shamrox’s roster is brand new, the Patriots aren’t without change of their own, as several players moved from last year’s team to play Jr. B, and potentially, in the case of Cam Ferguson, Jr., A with the Toronto Beaches. Among those making the jump were the team’s top two scorers, Steve Douitsis and Mike Hart, as they’ve joined the Markham Ironheads, along with Adam Zulak. Though the voids will be difficult to fill, McDonald is expecting big things out of sev- eral of the new players, many of whom saw time with the club last season as affiliated players. “We’ve graduated some of our midget play- ers like Todd Nakasuji and George Jimas and they played quite a bit with our team last year while they were midgets, so we’ll count pretty heavily on them and guys like Spencer Bent- ley, Ian Duffy, Ryan Gilmour and Blake Fras- er,” the GM said. “These are all West-Durham minor lacrosse kids that have made the jump. We’re really looking forward to seeing what they can do.” McDonald also noted that while it’s difficult to see so many talented players depart, it’s the nature of the Junior C loop. “This is very much a development league and that’s the whole purpose, to keep feeding the higher level teams and giving the kids an opportunity,” he said. After a 9-7 third-place finish last season, McDonald hopes his new roster will take the opportunity at hand and help propel the club up the ranks in 2009. “I would like to see us end up with a top- two finish in the East Division this year and then give it a really good run in the playoffs,” he said of his expectations for the season. The Patriots’ first home game will be May 25, 8 p.m. in Pickering against the Shamrox. MEN’S LEAGUE Ajax basketball title goes to Dickson Printing AJAX -- Dickson Printing defeated ESN Packaging to win the champi- onship of the Ajax Men’s Basketball Association. Dickson claimed the title with a 56- 44 victory. Warren Daniels led Dickson with 16 points followed by Ryan Quin- lan with 13 and Sherwin James with 12. David Jackson scored 16 points for ESN with John Girimonte adding 9. This year’s league sponsors included Phillips, Hager and North, Michael’s Eatery, Top Shelf, North Alli- ance Press, ESN Packaging Services and Dickson Printing. Play will resume with tryouts at Ajax High School, the first Wednesday after Thanksgiving in October. Details will be provided to existing players through e-mail and The News Adver- tiser. YOUTH SPORTS Ajax soccer team needs players AJAX -- The Ajax United Avalanche 1997 girls’ U12 rep soccer team is still looking for a few more players. If you are interested in taking your game to another level, the team offers a quality development program aimed to make each player the best she can be, with a strong focus on fitness, skills and game awareness. Each player needs to apply a love for the game, willingness to work hard, learn and have fun. If interested contact the coach at 416-737-0493. YOUNG RIDERS Top finishes at Regional Quiz AJAX -- Approximately 80 members of the Central Ontario Pony Club took part in the Regional Quiz at Sutton District High School recently. At the C level, Ajax was the only entry, thus earning first place. In the D2 competition, Ajax placed first, Maple second and Whitchurch third. Ajax Pony Club teams finished first and second in the D division, with Maple tying for second. At the D2 level, ribbons went to the top individual competitors, Emma Lemay-Nedjelski and Lindsay Tucker, both of Ajax, and Jennifer Stoltz of Maple. newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • May 14, 200917 AP Buy a ticket for the Dinner & Dance to be eligible for an additional grand prize draw. Wednesday, May 27, 2009 DOORS OPEN AT 6:30 pm Dinner & Dance tickets available at the following locations, please call for details. Metroland Durham Region Media Group & TOSCA Banquet & Conference Centre presents: 50+5050++ Dinner Tickets $30Dinner Tickets $30 includes sit down dinner Doors open at 6:30 pm ~ Dinner at 7:00 pm Dance 8:30 pm ~ Cash Bar Hwy. #2 Gibb St. Champlain Ave.Thornton St.Stevenson Rd.Park Rd.Thickson Rd.Hwy. 401Whitby Oshawa800 Champlain Ave, Oshawa LIMITED TICKETS BUY YOURS TODAY! LOTS OF DOOR PRIZES!!! 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YOUTH SOCCER Danny Dichio makes an Impact in Ajax Toronto FC striker stops by for practice AJAX -- The Ajax Impact Under 10 boys rep soccer team had no idea who was behind them, striding across the pitch when practice was about to begin recent- ly. “Who is the big number 9 striker on Toronto FC again?” asked head coach Scott Hardie. The 13 boys answered back “Danny Dichio”. Assistant coach Darren Commis- siong, who had set the session up then asked, “Does he look like that guy behind you?”. All the boys turned with curiosity and immediately sprinted to greet Dichio. Dichio, the smooth striker on Toronto FC, was in Ajax to take the Impact boys on a training session of a lifetime before heading off to National Sports in Pickering for an autograph signing. Dichio, who runs his own soccer school, unselfishly gave up his morning off to teach these 9- and 10-year-old boys some of the finer points of soccer. With open ears and wide eyes, the boys intently lis- tened to every word he had to say before trying their hand at his drills. Once the invigorated practice was com- pleted, group and individual photos were taken as well as a significant amount of autographs. Members of Ajax Impact are Devin Smith, Adrian Martini, Nick Sims, Claude Griffith, Maarten Schyvenaars, Austin Wer- ner, Dalton Clark, Cameron Palmer, Jor- dan Hardie, Darryn Commissiong, Austin Coelho, Nathaniel Sadler and Jevon Nich- olson. Rui Coelho is the trainer and Karen Werner the manager. LOCAL BREAKING NEWS, SPORTS, PHOTOS, VIDEO AND WEATHER >>newsdurhamregion.com AJAX -- The new Eco Ridge Pony Club, based at the Ajax Riding Academy, is set to take its place as a branch of the Central Ontario Region of the Canadian Pony Club in time for the 2009 season. It has been confirmed as a full branch and its members may now take part in Central Ontario Region Pony Club activi- ties once they have achieved at least the minimum (D) level in the Pony Club test- ing system. The Eco Ridge Pony Club has first-time members between the ages of seven and 18 years old as well as experienced mem- bers. Members are from Pickering, Ajax, Oshawa, Whitby and Port Perry and other communities. Most members are partici- pating in Pony Club activities on hors- es or ponies provided by The Ajax Riding Academy, although some have their own mounts. Pony Club is an international organiza- tion to promote riding and horsemanship skills to young people up to 21 years of age. It has been active in Canada since 1934, and has contributed to the development of many members of the Canadian Equestri- an Team. For more information about the Eco Ridge Pony Club, contact District Com- missioner Nicole Clarke at 905-619-9709 or e-mail at nicole.vclarke@sympatico.ca PONY CLUB Ajax new home to Pony Club newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • May 14, 200918 P ONTARIO DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM Athletes score high at Junior Jungle Challenge Meet part of Ontario Development Program RICHMOND HILL -- A number of athletes from the Pickering Athlet- ic Centre competed at the Junior Jungle Challenge in Richmond Hill, which is an Ontario Develop- ment Program competition. These young athletes were test- ed in 20 different stations on their flexibility, handstand develop- ment and strength, power and endurance. The following are the individual results that were post- ed: Emily Lozano -- gold score flex- ibility, gold score handstand development, gold score strength, power, endurance and gold score overall. Emma Gill -- silver score flex- ibility, gold score handstand development, gold score strength, power, endurance and gold score overall. Chloe Scheel -- gold score flex- ibility, gold score handstand development, gold score strength, power, endurance and gold score overall. Jordan Kondo -- gold score flex- ibility, bronze score handstand development, gold score strength, endurance and gold score over- all. Jordyn Graham -- silver score flexibility, merit score handstand development, gold score strength, endurance and silver score over- all. Wynette Wong -- silver score flexibility, merit score hand- stand development, bronze score strength, power endurance and bronze score overall. Melissa Woo -- silver score flexibility, merit score hand- stand development, merit score strength, power, endurance and bronze score overall. Victoria McKenzie -- bronze score flexibility, merit score hand- stand development, bronze score strength, power, endurance and bronze score overall. 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Call (905)576-6723 Classifi eds News Advertiser To Place an Ad Call: 905-683-0707 Or Toronto Line: 416-798-7259 localmarketplace.ca • Email: classifieds@durhamregion.com SELL IT NOW CALL AJAX 905-683-0707 SEEKING VOLUNTEER BOARD OF DIRECTORS We are: • The Learning Disabilities Association, Durham Region (LDADR), a Chapter within the Learning Disabilities Association of Ontario and a not-for-profi t association with charitable status. • Dedicated to removing barriers for individuals with learning disabilities (LDs) and thus enabling them to reach their full potential. We need: • Dynamic and committed Board members to refi ne and execute the three year strategic plan that has been created to service Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, Oshawa, Brock, Uxbridge and Scugog. • To grow our membership and secure ongoing funding to enable the de- velopment of critical programs and services for those with LD's in Dur- ham. • Board members who will be responsible for the operations and govern- ance of LDADR until an Executive Director / administrative support can be secured. You have: an understanding of not-for-profi t board governance + expertise in either fundraising, business development or marketing + an interest in learning disabilities + commitment to getting results. To apply: e-mail the Nominating Committee at ldadrnominations@sympatico.ca to receive the Application & Information Package. Deadline for completed Application is June 25, 2009. newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • May 14, 200920 AP Since1959,CommunityLifecareInc.hasearnedareputationasoneofOntario's finest owners and operators of nursing and retirement homes.Community Nursing Home Pickering, home to 233 residents is currently recruiting for a full-time Evening Supervisor. You are a Registered Nurse with a current CNO certificate of Competence and two years experience in a supervisory role. As the supervisor on evenings you: •Demonstrate leadership abilities complimented by strong clinical, supervisory, communication and interpersonal skills. •Knowledgeable in computerized documentation systems and Ministry of Health Standards. •Provide guidance and support to RN’s, RPN’s, PSW’s and oversee building services on the evening shift. •Participate in the resident admission, discharge and transfers. You are committed to innovative, resident-focused care and have demonstrated strong problem solving and time management skills. While we appreciate the interest of all applicants, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Community Lifecare Inc. Human Resources 1955 Valley Farm Road, 3 rd Floor Pickering, Ontario L1V 1X6 hr@clmi.ca TORONTO / GTA AREA Marketing Coordinator ● Assistant Manager Project Manager ● Admin Assistant Collections Clerk ● Customer Service Reps 1-2 years Experience ● 28k-45k General Offi ce Skills & Problem Solving Abilities Email: info@staffl ocater.ca PART-TIME RPN'S for established Nursing Home. We offer autonomy, challenge and diversity in your career. Computer skills an asset. Alternate weekends included. Submit resume: Fax: 905-576-4712 or Email: info@sunnycrest.ca General Help Office Help Hospital/Medical /Dental Skilled & Technical Help HIRING SHINGLERS and la- bourers for roofi ng crew in the Durham Region. Experi- ence a must. Own vehicle an asset. Call Xtreme Contract- ing Ltd. (905)576-3057, (905)622-3057 Office Help PART-TIME OFFICE HELP Ajax Home Renovation Com- pany is hiring for two part- time individuals. Weekend Receptionist, every Sat. and Sun. 10am-3pm. Scheduling Clerk, Mon-Thurs 4pm-8pm. Excellent communication skills and strong data entry skills are a must. Experience is preferred. Call Jane 905- 686-2445, ext 250. General Help Office Help Hospital/Medical /Dental Office Help CSR-OFFICE CLERK, per- manent part-time, required for Markham location. Em- phasis on excellent customer service, pleasant phone manner, computer profi cien- cy plus strong written and spoken English. Must be de- pendable, organized, detail- oriented and have the ability to multi-task. Fax Resume to 416-292-7600 or e-mail susan.dubecki@ontduct.ca. FULL TIME AP/AR Account- ing Clerk required with fl uent knowledge of Simply Ac- counting, Word and Excel. KNOWLEDGE OF THE CONSTRUCTION INDUS- TRY IS REQUIRED. Please email resumes to marlien@ fourteenestates.com General Help Sales Help & Agents TRAVEL AGENT Required min. 3 yrs. recent experi- ence counseling clients and selling travel. Must be a team player. No evenings or Sun- days. Full or part-time sala- ry. Fax resume to 905-623- 0179 Hospital/Medical /Dental Sales Help & Agents REALTOR NEEDED No Cold-Calling, All Appointments & Leads Supplied, Make $100,000+ 1st yr. No Expenses 1-800-596-2052 ID #1073 Hospital/Medical /Dental DENTAL ASSISTANT re- quired part time, evening and weekend hours required. Experience preferred for Pickering offi ce. Please fax resume to: (905)683-8494 or email: brockington@polar- dental.com FULL TIME Dental recep- tion, experience or schooling a must. Please call 416-876- 0433 or email resume to denture1@hotmail.com. BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY PROPERTY CRAMAHE TOWNSHIP Beautiful Family Home on 1.3 acres 3 fi nished levels, 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, large country kitchen, liv- ing room, dining room, two family rooms, 2 fi replaces, central air, cen- tral vac, large deck with walk out. Easy Access to 401. Contact 905-355-2990 or email mcivorij@hotmail.com General Help Private SalesP Hospital/Medical /Dental MEDICAL SECRETARY, full-time Contract Position. Family practice clinic in Pick- ering. Medical secretarial ex- perience an asset. Good communication and comput- er skills preferred. Fax re- sume to 905-420-0863. 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 $ BIG HOUSE, little Bucks! 4+1-bedroom, 2.5 baths. $168,900. Motivated Seller. 2-storey semi detached, 4 bedrooms upstairs, spacious kitchen & dining area, big back deck, parking for four. Side entrance to completely fi nished lower level with big bedroom, new carpets & woodburning fi replace in re- croom. Viet photos: www.myspace.com/new house4you. Contact Bruce James 905-242-2677 or 905- 743-2583 (salesperson, Blue Cat Realty Inc.) Open Houses OPEN HOUSE: May 16/17, 1-4pm, 19-227 Jeffery St, Whitby. Large 3 bedroom, 3 bath, townhouse, eat-in kitchen, rec-room, C/V, appli- ances, garage. $209,990. (905)665-5906. General Help Private SalesP Housing WantedH MATURE GENTLEMAN with many transferable skills look- ing for reasonably priced ac- commodations in exchange for doing handyman or gen- eral maintenance of your home. Call (905)668-6068 or email emyette@rogers.com, Ask for Lonnie Industrial/ Commercial SpaceI 1200 SQUARE foot industrial unit, in N. Oshawa, Prime lo- cation. Call Tom (905)435- 7492. AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY in Pickering commercial space for lease in small pla- za. Approx. 600-sq feet. $1000/mo. Gas, heating and a/c available. Call Fitzroy (905)831-3465 or (905)492- 2684. INDUSTRIAL COMMER- CIAL unit with offi ce space, 1250 sq. feet in South Oshawa (Ritson/Bloor). Available immediately. Call 905-839-9104 STORAGE UNITS 10' x 20' Wilson Rd. S. Oshawa. Un- heated. $125. - $135. per mo. Call (905)725-9991 Offices & Business Space 401/Harwood Plaza ● 4,000 sq. ft ● With Full Basement In Plaza ● Former LCBO Outlet ● Lots Of Parking ● Offi ces/Retail ● Rear Shipping Door ● $3500/Month Call Michael Harari at 416-630-0111 Re/Max Realtron Realty Inc. PROFESSIONAL OR MIXED use space for rent in Whitby. All utilities included, parking. Available July 1st. $900/month. Call (905)576- 0823 General Help Offices & Business Space TWO FURNISHED offi ces available for rent in newly renovated and decorated of- fi ce. Monthly rent per offi ce $600. Price includes internet access and use of board- room. Call Mike 905-420- 6397. Business OpportunitiesB RETAIL BEAUTY SUPPLY and Salon store for sale. Lo- cated in Oshawa. Nearly 10 years in business. Fully equipped. Stable Income. Owner retires soon so is mo- tivated to sell. An esthetics room and salon chair are currently available for rent. 905-432-8822(D), 905-683- 9304(E). SPACE TO SHARE. Studio East Pickering available day- time, weekends, some nights. Teach or practice dance, yoga, pilates, karate etc. Low cost opportunity, ready for right fi t. (647)883- 2232 Mortgages, LoansM $$MONEY$$ CONSOLI- DATE Debts Mortgages to 95% No income, Bad credit OK! Better Option Mortgage #10969 1-800-282-1169 www.mortgageontario.com PRIVATE FUNDS- 1st, 2nd mortgages. Consolidate bills, low rates. No appraisal need- ed. Bad credit okay. Save money. No obligation. No fees OAC. Call Peter 1-877- 777-7308, Mortgage Leaders Apartments & Flats for RentA ! KING/WILSON, OSHAWA Quiet building, near shop- ping, transportation. Utilities, parking included. 2-bedroom apts. $945/month. Available May/June/July 1st. Call (905)571-4912 until 6:00pm. 1 & 2 BDRM apartments for rent, Whitby, Brock & Dun- das area. Available Immedi- ately/June 1st. Call Tony (416)493-1927 1 BEDROOM, July 1st, main fl oor, Adelaide/Park Rd. $775-all inclusive. Parking. Donna or John 289-240- 4120 1-BDRM BSMT APT in Ajax, Westney/Coughlen with liv- ing room, separate entrance, parking, laundry, cable. $700 all inclusive. Avail immed. No smoking/pets. Call 905-683- 0321 1-BEDROOM BASEMENT apartment, Thickson/Ross- land. $700/ month, all inclu- sive, separate entrance. 1-parking. First/last. No pets. Prefer working person. (905)666-3478 or (416)827- 3601. 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. 2 BEDROOM available any- time or June 1st. Located 350 Malaga Rd. Oshawa. $825/month all inclusive. No pets, please call 905-242- 4478 or 905-435-0383. General Help Apartments & Flats for RentA 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. Near public schools. Near Durham College. Near amenities. Elevator. Security entrance. 905-431-7752 www.skylineonline.ca 2 BEDROOM $775+hydro basement apt. Wilson/Bloor area. Separate entrance, pri- vate laundry, huge backyard, large windows, freshly paint- ed, parking. First/last. no pets/smoking. Avail. Immedi- ately (905)260-1496 2 BEDROOM NORTH OSHAWA bright quiet apart- ment, Simcoe North at Rus- sett. New appliances, hard- wood fl oors, well-maintained 12-plex, newly renovated, near bus/shopping. cable/heat/water/parking in- cluded. Laundry, No dogs. 905-576-2982.; 905-626- 6619 2-BDRM $895/MO inclusive. Avail. May. 1-BDRM apts $795 & $820/mo inclusive. Avail. July 1st. Immaculate adult lifestyle newer building in decent Oshawa neigh- bourhood. Prefer quality adult tenants. No pets. Call 905-448-0390. 2-BDRM BASEMENT, sau- na, jacuzzi, separate en- trance, $1200/mo. all inclu- sive, fi rst/last. Available May 15th. No smoking/pets. Near all amenities. Ajax. Call 905- 686-5782. 2-BDRM in triplex. Wilson/Adelaide area, Oshawa. Available June 1st. Excellent condition. No smoking/pets. Lots of park- ing. Suitable for retired per- sons. (905)728-3448 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 50 ADELAIDE ST. 290 & 300 Mary St. Bachelor, 1 & 2 Bedrooms. From $825, Elevator access. Within walking distance to down- town. Near Durham College and Oshawa Hospital. 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 General Help Apartments & Flats for RentA ADELAIDE/STEVENSON large luxury new & bright walk-out bsmt apt in private home. 5-appliances, security, c/a, c/vac, fi replace, full kitchen/bath, window cover- ings. NO PETS/SMOKING. Prefer single working profes- sional. $1075/inclusive. (905)720-1533 AJAX, BRIGHT 2-BED- ROOM basement apartment, own entrance, living/dining area, full bath, kitchen, tile/wood, alarm system, own laundry. $900/mo includes utilities. July 1st. No smok- ing/pets. (905)426-5435. AJAX, WESTNEY RD/Hwy. #2, 1 bedroom walk-out basement, separate en- trance, own laundry. $850 inclusive. Close to amenities. Available immedi- ately. No pets/smoking. 416- 822-6490, 905-426-5251. AJAX- OXFORD Towers. Spacious apartments, quiet bldg, near shopping, GO. Pool. 2-bedroom & 3-bed- room from $1029/mo. Plus parking. Available May /June 1st. 905-683-8571, 905-683- 8421 ALL UTILITIES INCLUDED Oshawa, bachelor apt. $595., 1 bedroom basement $665., coin laundry, lst/last, immediate. (416)264-7990. BACHELOR APT July 1st. $575 all inclusive Bloor/Sim- coe. John or Donna 289-240- 4120 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 LUXURY APARTMENTS. Enjoyable, Upscale Living. 333 Simcoe St N, Oshawa. 2 Bedroom Suites From $1535. Frequent social events held in common room. In suite laundry in every unit. Elevator access to your unit. Bus stop locat- ed in front of building. Locat- ed across the street from the hospital. 905-431-8930 www.skylineonline.ca MARY STREET APTS bachelors, 1's & 2s bdrm apts. Utilities included, min- utes to downtown, short drive to Whitby Mall. Mary/Garden 905-666-2450 www.real- star.ca NORTH OSHAWA Two bedroom. July or August lst. Clean, family building. Heat, hydro and two appliances in- cluded. Pay cable, parking, laundry facilities. (905) 723- 2094 ONE BEDROOM apt. upper level of home. Separate entrance, $750. per month inclusive, Whitby, North 401, close to Go. No smok- ing/pets. Available immedi- ately. Call (905)809-5475. OSHAWA LARGE 1-BED- ROOM, fully renovated apartment in quite 6-plex building. Hardwood-fl oors, newer appliances. Includes parking space/laundry fa- cilities. Near amenities/Oshawa Centre $825/month, utilities-incl. ALSO SMALL 1-BEDROOM, $675. (905)213-1420 General Help Apartments & Flats for RentA OSHAWA APTS. Clean quiet security monitored newer bldgs. Bachelor, 1 & 2 bedroom includes utilities, parking, laundry on site, no dogs. 905-260-9085, 905- 260-9075 OSHAWA CENTRE, 2-large bedroom apartment in 11-plex. Parking, storage, security doors, $895/month, with heat/water. No pets. (905)728-8868. OSHAWA Clean, new build- ing. 2-bedroom apt. and $875/month, available June. 2 bedroom plus den, $960, available August. Applianc- es, parking & utilities includ- ed. 905-438-9715. OSHAWA HOSPITAL area, Mary St., north of Adelaide, upper 1-bedroom, $500/month + hydro, no parking. First/last. Avail. June 1st. Call 905-579-2350 or 905-668-8869 Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm OSHAWA KING/RITSON, 2 bedroom apartment on main fl oor of house, close to downtown, all amenities, laundry, parking available. $835 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 Rd/Sague- nay & WHITBY Dufferin/Vic- toria 1-bedroom $775, 2- bedroom $850. Hardwood fl oors, laundry facilities. Call 905-666-7679 OSHAWA, 945 Simcoe St. N., 1-bedroom $750/inclu- sive. 208 Centre St. S., Large 2-bedroom in adult- lifestyle building, $1000/month plus heat/hydro 118 Bloor St.W, 2-bedroom, $805/inclusive. No pets. May 1. 905-723-1647, 905- 720-9935. OSHAWA, BEAUTIFUL large 2 and 3 bedroom apart- ments in legal duplex. Reno- vated kitchen/Bath, parking, laundry. Family friendly area near waterfront trail and all amenities $900/$1000 plus hydro. Available June 1st (905)435-3003 OSHAWA, Central Area, 17 Quebec St. 1-bedroom apt, $500 plus heat and hydro. First/last, references required. 2-bedroom, $600 + Heat/Hydro. Call 905-259- 5796. OSHAWA, John/Park. Low- rise bldg. Newly renovated 2 bdrm apts. Heat, water, 1-parking, on-site laundry in- cluded. $786/mo. Avail. June. Call Toni (905)436- 6042 General Help Apartments & Flats for RentA OSHAWA, KING/WILSON, 2-bedroom basement, clean, bright & quiet, includes heat, hydro, water, parking, cable, shared laundry. No smok- ing/pets. $850/month, fi rst/last. Available immedi- ately. (905)434-7899. OSHAWA, LARGE 1-bed- room basement apt., newly renovated $675/month all in- clusive, also includes cable, parking, and laundry. Available June 1st. (905)436- 7411. OSHAWA, LARGE 2-BDRM nice, quiet location. very bright, large new windows, laundry facilities, 1 car park- ing $800+hydro. Available June 1st. More information call (905)576-4229 PICKERING - Altona and Sheppard. Clean one bed- room basement apartment. Separate entrance, own laundry, garage, parking. No smoking/pets. Credit check. lst/last required. $875.incl. (905)509-6399 PICKERING - FINCH/LIV- ERPOOL. Large, clean 2 bedroom basement suite, separate entrance, laundry, large kitchen/dining with ce- ramic fl oor. Living room/hard- wood fl oor. 4 pc. washroom. $875+ (416)752-3492. PICKERING - WHITES RD/401, 2-bedroom base- ment apartment, $850 month. No pets/smoking. First/last & references re- quired. Also 1 room $400/month. 416-917-4949. PICKERING fi rst fl oor, Spa- cious 3-bedroom 1-1/2 baths, 2-parking, laundry/dish- washer, utilities included, 5-appliances, near GO, ac- cess to yard, immaculate, good neighbourhood, $1400/mo. (905)420-4269 PICKERING LIVERPOOL/ BAYLY. 2 bdrm, basement apt., private entrance, park- ing, appliances, laundry, close to Go and amenities. $850+ 1/2 utilities. First/last. (905)579-7576 PICKERING WHITE'S/FINCH large one bedroom basement, private entrance, parking, single pro- fessional person preferred. Laundry, cable/internet, no smoking/pets. Available June 1st. $800 per mo. inclusive. (905)420-4233 PICKERING, 2-bedroom, walk-out basement apart- ment, 1250sq.ft.. Above ground. Executive home. Separate entrance, living, dining, kitchen, laundry, 1.5 bath. A/C, 2-parking. $1150/month, all inclusive. Now. (905)239-1122. PICKERING, Altona/Shep- pard, Furnished 1 bedroom basement apartment. Separ- ate entrance, all inclusive. No smoking/pets. First/last, references. $700/month. Call (905)492-0610. PICKERING, BAYLY/LIV- ERPOOL. 2 Units. Upper Floor: 3-bdrm. Harwood/ce- ramic fl oors, Large Kitchen, Living Rm, $1250/mo. Lower Unit: Raised windows, full bath, $900/mo. Both: A/C, Near GO/401/Amenities. Ap- pliances, laundry, utilities, parking incl. Avail June 1st. (416)543-0851 newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • May 14, 200921 AP Lovely private site with 32ft. Cobra trailer. Very clean. 2 decks, awning, storage building. MUST SELL! make and offer. CALL 905-377-0361 PINNACLE PARK (just north of Cobourg) Make an offer. 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 PICKERING, LIVER- POOL/FINCH, extra large 1- bedroom loft, approx 1000sq.ft., clean & bright, $950/month (single occupan- cy), $1000/month (couple) Cable, parking included. Available June 1st. (905)492- 1209 or (416)732-0519 WHITBY immaculate 2 bed- room central. Available im- mediately. $938, appliances, heat, water, laundry facilities and parking. 905-666-1074 or 905-493-3065. Apartments & Flats for RentA PICKERING, NEW 2 bdrm bsmt apt. Sep.entrance, cable, laundry, parking, utilities included. $900 available June. No smok- ing/pets 1st/last required. 647-866-0954 WHITBY GARRARD/TAUN- TON: New home, very large 1-bdrm walkout bsmt apt. Utilities, cable/internet & parking included. No pets/smoking. First/last. Available June 1st. $895/mo. (905)442-3343. Apartments & Flats for RentA PICKERING, Whites/Finch, legal spacious 2-bedroom basement apt, sep entrance, 1-parking, livingroom, eat-in kitchen. Clean. $900/mo in- cludes utilities. First/last, ref- erences required. No pets/smoking Immediate. (905)837-9366. WHITBY very large 1-bed- room basement apt. Sauna, fridge, stove, washer & dryer, Immediate occupancy. $1050 all inclusive. Call (905)666-9598 Apartments & Flats for RentA Campers, Trailers, Sites Apartments & Flats for RentA REGENCY PLACE ASK ABOUT OUR MOVE-IN SPECIAL! 1 & 2 Bdrms utilities incl. Security & park- ing. 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 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 (Dundas/Brock Old Whitby) Bachelor, separate eat-in kitchen. Bright, large, clean, in small building. No smokers/pets. Quiet person preferred. $695-inclusive, parking. Call 416-438-4895. WHITBY CENTRAL. 1-bed- room apartment of superior standard on second fl oor. Balcony, elevator, hardwood fl oors. No dogs. Available June 16th. 200 Mason Dr. (905)576-8989. 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, 1-BEDROOM apartment, $740/month inclu- sive. Very good location, 3-mins from Go station. Clean building. Parking included. Available immedi- ately. Call (905)666-3627 or (905)809-3749. WHITBY, 1-BEDROOM plus den, adult lifestyle, no pets/smoking, totally renovat- ed main fl oor of house, new paint, new ceramics, bright new kitchen, big bathroom. Call (905)668-3482 WHITBY, 3-BEDROOM apartment in house, with large backyard, deck, park- ing, fi replace, laundry and close to Go. Great residential area. $1295 plus, available immediately. (905)666-2777. WHITBY, 401/GO, clean, quiet 2+1 bedroom apt., stove, fridge, laundry, park- ing. No smoking/pets. $975+ utilities. Call 905-721-2887. WHITBY, Taunton/Garden, brand new luxury 1 bedroom basement apartment, 5 ap- pliances, huge open concept livingroom. Includes: cable, internet, parking, separate entrance. $885/inclusive. No pets/smoking. Gus, 905-449- 2105 Apartments & Flats for RentA Campers, Trailers, Sites Apartments & Flats for RentA WHITBY, BROCK/DRYDEN, Large 1-bedroom walkout basement, overlooking ra- vine/forest, very bright, pri- vate, separate entrance. All utilities included, wireless in- ternet. June 1st. $825/month. No smoking/pets. Gavin 905- 665-6030, days 905-837- 9269. WHITBY, large 2-bedroom basement apt., $950/mo, all new, includes utilities and cable. Laundry facilities. No pets/smoking, references re- quired. (905)683-6863 WHITBY, SPACIOUS base- ment, in desirable downtown area. Large windows, clean, private entrance, laundry, in- ternet, cable, A/C, new kitch- en/appliances, no pets/smok- ing. Suit single person, $950/month. (905)442-5555. WHITBY, VERY large 3-bed- room apartment. Bright, parking, appliances, laundry facilities. Available June 15th. $1200/month, inclusive. (905)432-4168. Condominiums for RentC LAKEVIEW LUXURY Whitby waterfront condo. Very bright, 2-bedroom/2-bath, 6-appliances, bbq, jacuzzi, pool, fi tness, walk to GO/shopping, close to 401. $1600/month, availability fl exible. (905)509-1267. NEW UNITS IN LUXURY Oshawa condo. Downtown location. Ensuite laundry, gym, sauna, balconies, etc. 1-bedrooms+dens starting at $900, 2-bedrooms from $1200. Available immediately. Matthew 416-723-0847 Houses for Rent ! $ !AAAA ABA-DABA- DOO- I have a home for you! Why Rent! 6 months free- then 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 Bank- er RMR Real Estate (905)728-9414 1-877-663- 1054 kencol- lis@sympatico.ca 26 CENTRAL Park Blvd. S. Oshawa, 3 bedroom main level of house, living room, dining room, parking, garage, large front yard. $1200/inclu- sive, available immediately. Call Steve, 905-576-6999 Houses for Rent 3-BEDROOM SEMI, Oshawa/Whitby border, all appliances, A/C, fenced yard, quiet neighbourhood. $1250+ utilities. Available im- mediately. Credit check a must! (905)922-5446. 401 & STEVENSON, spa- cious 3-BR house for rent. Very clean, 5 appliances, workshop, laundry, private backyard with deck. Non- Smokers, no dogs. $1200/month + utilities. 905- 449-4451. 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, BAYLY/SALEM, de- tached 3 bedroom, 2.5bath, plus 1 bedroom, bath in basement,. Near schools, lake, shopping. 5 applianc- es, available June 1st. $1350 plus utilities. 416- 844-2308. AJAX, Harwood/Bayly main level, 3-bedroom bungalow, on a quiet street, Clean, bright, A/C, parking, appli- ances. $1200/inclusive. First/last. No dogs. Available June 1st. Call 905-683-0799. CLEAN & QUIET, 3-bed- room, 2.5-storey duplex, laundry and parking on sight, close to Oshawa Centre, $1200 all inclusive, rent ne- gotiable based on circum- stances. Call (416)904-8865 NORTH PICKERING House for Rent. Front half of duplex. Clean 2 bedroom on 4 acres. Open tender bid, minimum $1,100.00 per month plus utilities. Open house on May 21, 2008 2 to 6. Contact Jennifer at 1-866-833-2033 ext. 230. NORTHEAST OSHAWA Wilson/Beatrice area. 2 bed- room upper level of bunga- low, eat-in kitchen, big pri- vate deck off master bed- room, main fl oor laundry, 2 parking. Available June 1st. $1100/inclusive. Call Jack (905)244-1910. ORONO RURAL House for Rent. Beautiful 3 bed- room/bathroom on 10 acres. Open Tender bid, minimum $1,500.00 per month plus utilities. Open House on May 21, 2009, 2 to 6. Con- tact Jennifer at 1-866-833- 2033 ext 230. OSHAWA BUNGALOW 3 plus one bedroom, 2 baths, large kitchen & backyard. $1400/mo plus utilities. First/last, references. Available July 1. Call be- tween 9-6 only. (905)723- 7242 OSHAWA NORTH - Newer home 4-bdrm 2 1/2 bath. $1400/ mth + utilities. No smoking, references please. Available now. 416-435-2195 Kimberly. OSHAWA, SIMCOE/Taun- ton. Newly renovated, 1-bed- room basement. Bright and elegant. Large living/kitchen. New cabinets/appliances. Parking, patio, shed, on bus route. $795/month + utilities. (416)659-1748. OSHAWA- KING/WILSON, available immediatley. 3 bed. main fl oor raised bungalow, basement not included, close to all amenities. C/A, laundry, parking, appliances. No smoking/pets. First/last $1200/inclusive. (905)404- 8335 PICKERING, HWY#2/ROSE- BANK, avail. immediately. large treed property, cottage style home, 3 bdrms, 2 washrooms, laundry, freshly painted. $1350 + utilies. Call Steve 416-560-6749. ROUGEMOUNT/HWY. #2 4 BEDROOM, MAIN FLOOR, nice area, 3 washrooms. $1700+utilities. ALSO walk- out 3-bdrm bsmt, 2 wash- rooms, $1100/mo inclusive. Both avail. July 1st. Close to amenities. No pets/smoking. 905-509-9849. Houses for Rent SEAGRAVE. 2-BEDROOM on large lot with beautiful deck, 2 bathrooms, garage. Non-smoking. Available June 1. $1,100/mo. plus utilities. Call 705-357-2979. SEMI, 3-BEDROOMS, 3- bath, 5 Tea Garden (Ross- land/Garrard), 3-years old. $1300/month + utilities. Call (416)823-4930 or rayabra ham@hotmail.com WHITBY, 4-BDRM ranch style house, ample parking, large lot, 4 appliances. $1300/month plus utilities. Available immediately. Call 905-432-4168. 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 HARWOOD/ROSSLAND, 1 year new, end-unit 1700-sq ft. Beautiful 3-bdrms, 2-1/2 bathrooms, a/c, fenced back- yard. $1275/month plus utilities. June 1st. No smok- ing/pets. First/last, referenc- es. (416)587-6693, (416)522-7544 OPEN HOUSE TAUNTON TERRACE 3 bedroom town- houses. Ensuite laundry. Landscaped grounds w/pool & playground. Private back- yards. Sauna & pking avail. Near shopping & schools, public transport. 100 Taunton Rd. E. (Taunton Rd. & Sim- coe St.) Ask about our move- in specials. 905-436-3346 www.realstar.ca WHITBY 3 BEDROOM town- home available July 1. $1048+utilities. Rent in- cludes appliances and park- ing. 905-666-1074 or 905- 493-3065 WHITBY, town home, 3-bed- rooms, 4-baths, 5-applianc- es. Finished basement, c/air, attached garage. $1,350 plus utilities. WHITBY, 3-bedroom town house, 5-appliances, c/air, $1250/month plus utilities. No pets/smokers. (905)431-2800. Rooms for Rent & WantedR AJAX,ROTHERGLEN/HWY 2 (HERMITAGE) LRG clean/bright room avail now in an executive home. No smoking or pets. Shared Kitchen/Laundry. $550.00 all inclusive. fi rst/last, referenc- es 647-226-7009 MAIN FLOOR room, large window, near TTC and Pick- ering Town Centre, all inclu- sive, non-smoking, suits working person. Large back yard, pool. $450/month. June 1st. (905)839-7237 OSHAWA Simcoe/Went- worth near GM/shopping. Private entrance, private 3-pc bath, bar fridge/micro- wave, use of furnished rec- room & TV. Suit 1-person. Avail immediately. $150/week. (905)436-7840 OSHAWA, Thornton/Ross- land. 1 furnished room with shared kitchen & private en- trance, parking. Working gentleman preferred. No smoking/pets. $115/week. First/last 905-434-7532. ROOM FOR RENT near Durham College, quiet neigh- borhood, Wilson/Coldstream. Utilities included. Call Mar- cus 289-240-0774 Shared Accommodation ONE FURNISHED Bedroom. Thickson/Dundas, Whitby. Close to all amenities. Laun- dry, internet, cable incl. Share kitchen/bathroom. No smoking/pets. $350/month. 905-665-8914. Vacation Properties SELL/RENT YOUR TIME- SHARE NOW!!! Mainte- nance fees too high? Need Cash? Sell your unused timeshare today. No commis- sions or Broker Fees. Free Consultation. www.sellatime- share.com 1-866-708-3690 Rentals Outside CanadaR CLEARWATER FLORIDA 3- bedroom fully furnished, air conditioned manufactured homes, pool, hot tub, near beaches & major attractions. Photos shown in your home. Children welcome. $400/wk (less than motel, half of sum- mer cottage). (905)683-5503 Cottages for RentC HALIBURTON HIGH- LANDS, 3-bedroom cottage, fully equipped, barbecue, satellite TV, sand beach, large level lot, pets welcome, boat launch, good fi shing, email:noblemotel@ sympatico.ca (705)454-8298 LAKE SCUGOG waterfront cottage,10-minutes east of Port Perry. 2-bedroom,furnished, satellite included. Deck/ dock/good swimming/ fi shing. Small boat available/boat lift up to 1500lbs. $650/week. Clean&comfortable. Call John 905-243-0705, email: wrightbythelake@aol.com Recreational VehiclesR 1979 RV, 26FT. Sleeps 6. Full kitchen, a/c etc. New carpet, clean. Selling as is. Asking $5,100 o.b.o. 905- 720-1533 for 905-767-5839 Campers, Trailers, Sites WATERFRONT SITES, Bal- sam Lake Fenelon Falls, new and used trailers for sale on sites. Housekeeping Cottag- es for rent. Seasonal boat dock rentals. sandybeachtrailercourt.com 1-877-887-2550 Boats & Supplies 16' FIBREFORM, 70 HP. Evenrude and E.Z. Trailer. Power Trim, Low hours, trailer has Jack and spare. "NEW" Propeller and Battery. Still winterized. "EXTRAS" PFD's, Hummingbird Fish Finder, Ladder, Oar, Fire Extinguisher,Tube and more. Must sell. $4,000.00 O.B.O. (905) 721-9898, dmcintosh1221@rogers.com 25FT 6" FIBERGLASS Se- dan Cruiser w/fl y bridge. 350 GM Merc cruise. Trim tabs, duel stations, head, galley, spare prop & extras. 1981 Campion, needs bottom paint. $3,449-o.b.o. Located in Whitby Marina (416)755- 5597 Lost & FoundL 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 - in Ajax and I could be around this area or ran away further. I miss my family and with your help I could fi nd 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. 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 EXPERIENCED DAYCARE PROVIDER now accepting pre-schoolers and school aged children. Over 15 years childcare experience. Large playroom with lots of games, toys & scheduled activities. CPR certifi ed. 905-831-8502 Articles for SaleA 16 FOOT FIBERGLASS with 70 hp Johnson, recent top, trailer, safety equipment. Best offer. 416-277-9267. 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 Auction Sale HAYDON AUCTION BARN Victoria Day Mon. May 18 @10am Antique Furn. from 1800's-early 1900's from a Bowmanville Estate, Curio Cab., Dressers, Jewelry, Doll Coll., Wooden Planes Updates@ www.donstephensonauctioneer.com Auctioneer Don Stephenson ~ 905-263-4402 Auctions 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. APPLIANCES, refrigerator, stove, heavy duty Kenmore washer & dryer, apartment size washer & dryer. Mint condition. Will sell separate- ly. Delivery available. Call (905)903-4997 BED, ALL new Queen ortho- pedic, mattress, box spring in plastic, cost $900, selling $275. Call (416)779-0563 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 TABLE w/4 chairs $200; wall unit $200; coffee/end tables $50; elec- tric lawnmower $40; standup lamp $10; (905)839-5381 HEARTLAND WOOD cook Stove, 6 burners fully loaded with all accessories, all nickle plated. Stove is 3 years old, paid $6500, asking $3500. Phone (905)809-8327, 905- 576-3972 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS Best Price, Best Quality. All Shapes & Colours. Call 1-866-585-0056 www.thecoverguy.ca 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 MAPLE MICROWAVE stand $25. Kitchen table, 4 chairs $50. Curio cabinet w/4 glass adjustable shelves, display light $100. Crystal pcs., knife set etc. (905)492-2015 MOVING/ANTIQUE Sale. 1920's diningroom table, 2/leaves, sideboard, 6 chairs. $1500. Marble Top Hall table, $600. Oak washstand, $400. Marble coffee table, $300. (905)720-0584 NEW TRUCK CAP for 5'8" box. Interior/brake light, sil- ver birch, removable roof rack, $800. Antique Ri- fl es-1906 Winchester, 1912 Remington, functional, regis- tered, $300/each. (905)449- 6368. Auctions Articles for SaleA PARENTS WANTED! Be part of our seasonal consign- ment sale. Sell your kids items and also shop at "bargain" prices. Check out www.twiceascool.com Call 416-722-3158. PIANO TECHNICIAN available for tuning, repairs & pre-purchase consultation. Used upright or grand acous- tic pianos for sale. Moving, rentals available. Call 905- 427-7631 or visit: www.barbhall.com POOL TABLE, professional series 1" slate, new in box with accessories, cost $4500, selling $1395. 416- 779-0563 QUALITY REBUILT MAJOR APPLIANCES. Good Prices & Guarantees. Delivery & Remove old, Free. ALL ON- TARIO APPLIANCE CLINIC. 111 Dundas St. W., Whitby (905)668-9444 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. TAKAMINE FC360 LH Gui- tar $1200. Call (905)439- 5108 TRUCKLOADS OF NEW SCRATCH & DENT APPLI- ANCES stainless steel, white and black French door fridge's available, variety of dented ranges, laundry, dish- washers and fridges - differ- ent colors. SMALL DENTS EQUAL HUGE SAVINGS! New coin laundry available, Call us today, Stephenson's Appliances, Sales, Service, Parts. 154 Bruce St. Oshawa. (905)576-7448 VENDORS WANTED at Courtice Flea Market. Rent starts at $185/mo for 10'x10' booth. Approx 250,000 people/year. Locat- ed 2 minutes off 401 be- tween Oshawa & Bowman- ville Call 905-436-1024 www.courticefl eamarket.com Articles WantedA WANTED-GOLD. Broken, scrap, any 10k, 14k, 18k, 22k. The market is high, we pay top money!! Rock Bottom Deals, 22 Simcoe St.N, (Downtown Oshawa) (905)436-1320. Firewood FIREWOOD All Hardwood. $300 bush cord. 905-263- 4196 Pets, Supplies, Boarding BROOKLIN RESCUE has a beautiful 7 year old jack rus- sel, male/neutered and two male malti-poos 10 months and one female shizpoo 6 months for adoption, call 905 655-4721 COUNTERTOP NEED REPLACING? • FREE ESTIMATES • INSTALLATIONS Scarborough Countertops (416) 299-7144 FACTORY PRICES Call Dan for a FREE Estimate 905.436.9823 or Cell: 905.243.1459 Interiors / Exterior • Commercial / Residential Over 25 Years Experience • Competitive Prices CHOCOLATE F1 Labradoo- dle boy ready now. Cream F1 Goldendoodle boy ready May 30th . Come for a play & fall in love. 705-437-2790, www.doodletreasures.com CHOCOLATE labs, fi rst shots, dewormed, vet checked, home raised. Well socialized and good with kids. $600. Ready June 5th. Call (705)932-1502. GRASS CUTTING $20 & up per cut by professionals RANGER LANDSCAPING PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Residential and Commercial Weekly grass cutting and trimming, spring cleanups, gardening design & fl ower planting. Fertilization & Aeration. Also Tree Services "Excellent rates and excellent service" Guaranteed! (905)686-9444 (416)806-1808 Home Improvement Painting & Decorating Gardening, Supply, LandscapingG Home Improvement A & A ROOFING For All Your Roofi ng Needs Repairs on: ● Roofi ng ● Eavestrough ● Soffi t ● Fascia ● Siding 647-990-ROOF (7663) Improved Spaces Ltd 905-925-6101 416-450-8319 Interior/Exterior Painting, Decks/Fences, Drywall installation & fi nishing, Carpentry, Renovations & more Free estimates Spring Painting Special Paint 3 average size rooms for $499+paint. Home Improvement Painting & Decorating Gardening, Supply, LandscapingG Home Improvement 905-409-9903 P & J JANITORIAL SERVICES Commercial & Businesses only Fully insured /bonded Call James 416-277-6081 905-686-7852 Home Improvement WINDOW & EAVESTROUGH CLEANING (up to 20 windows $50) No Squeegee (By hand) * Lawncare cleanups * Int./Ext Painting * Deck/Fence power washing and staining Free Estimates Fred 905-655-5706 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 Painting & Decorating TMS PAINTING & DECOR Interior & Exterior European Workmanship Fast, clean, reliable service (905)428-0081 Moving & Storage Apple Moving Dependable & Reliable Good Rates 24-hour Service Licenced/Insured (416)533-4162 (416)532-9056 Tree Service ABSOLUTE BEST RATES Tree Removal, yard clean-up, hedge trimming, deck & fence built/ repaired. Free Estimates. Senior discounts. Call Jay: 416-997-3590 Business Services/ PersonalsB SAVE UP TO $400 ON YOUR CAR INSURANCE. Clean driving record? Call Grey Power today at 1-877- 603-5050 for a no-obligation quote. Open weekends. Service Directory Catch Classifieds ONLINE! ANYTIME! Log on to: www.durhamregion.com newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • May 14, 200922 AP $29 PLUS GST You can get any birth notice, birthday, wedding, anniversary or engagement notice published. LIMIT OF 50 WORDS. PLEASE SEND MILESTONE SUBMISSIONS TO ejackson@durhamregion.com BY TUESDAY AT 4 PM FOR THURSDAY PUBLICATION. MILESTONES PREPAYMENT IS REQUIRED. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL ERIN JACKSON AT 905-683-5110 CONGRATULATIONS To Mike and Lisa on their recent wedding. Wishing you many happy years ahead. Pets, Supplies, Boarding PAPILLON PUPPIES. Micro chipped, vet checked, fi rst shots, dewormed. Both par- ents on site. Family raised. Females only. $800 each. 705-341-5999. Cars for Sale 1982 PONTIAC GP. 133,000km, 2 door hard top. New tires, new exhaust, one owner, mint. Certifi ed & e- tested. Located in Oshawa 416-910-2981 1988 MAZDA RX7. Con- vertible with new Top. 5 Speed. Southern Car with no rust. Call Paul. 905.377.1937 2000 ACURA Integra $3999. 2000 Honda Accord, load- ed/leather $4499. 2000 Hon- da Odyssey $3999. 2000 Mazda MPV loaded/leather $3999. 94 GMC 2500 4x4 $2999. Other $1499/up certi- fi ed, e-tested. Free 6 month warranty. (Kelly & Sons Since 1976) 905-683-7301 or 905-424-9002. www.kellyandsons auto.com 2002 PONTIAC Montanan 8 seat Cert. & e test. $3100. 2002 Chevy Venture Fully Loaded extended 8 seat cert & e test. $3100. 2003 Buick 4-door auto, fully-loaded, cold A/C Excellent Cond. $3000 (905)447-3764 2004 FREESTAR Stow&Go 116k $5950; 2001 Accent 190k $2650; 1999 Neon 120k $1950; 1992 Sunbird 148k $1888. All certifi ed/e- tested. Warranty included. Raleigh Auto Sales (905)925-2205 2004 PONTIAC Grand AM SE, V6, fully loaded, lady driven, 125,560km, well maintained, clean condition, $7150, Certifi ed & E-tested. Private, no gst. (905)263- 2000 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 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. ! ! A A Alfa Bata Cars, Trucks, Vans for scrap. Top dollar paid cash (905)449- 3000. ADAM & RON'S SCRAP cars, trucks, vans. Pay cash, free pick up 7 days/week (anytime) 289-892-2762 ! !!$ WHITTLE SCRAP Solu- tions. We pay cash for your scrap cars, truck, and vans! Fast free pickup. 24/7. 905-431-1808. Cars WantedC ! A ABLE TO PAY up to $10,000 on scrap cars & trucks running or not. Free Towing 24 hours, 7 days. (905)686-1899 (Picker- ing/Ajax) or (905)665-9279 (Oshawa/Whitby). $$$$$ JOHNNY JUNKER Always the best cash deal - up to $150 for your good cars, trucks vans or FREE REMOVAL for old aban- doned unwanted. Speedy service. (905)655-4609 or (416)286-6156. $ $125+ TOP DOLLARS Ajax Auto Wreckers pays for vehicles. We buy all scrap metal, copper, aluminum, fridges, stoves, etc. 905-686- 1771; 416-896-7066 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 2001 GMC 4x4 extended- cab. 2500 series, h/duty. Ful- ly loaded. 4-door. 8' Arctic plough. $7800. 1994 Buick Regal Grand Sport. Good running condition. Asking $850. Phone (905)434-5206 or (905)926-4500 Motorcycles 2008 Triumph America 900, BRAND NEW. Factory war- ranty. Backrest and luggage rack. $8900 or best offer. (905)576-7886 or (905)242- 8483 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. MassagesM New Management 3 ladies daily No rush, no waiting! #1 Choice Special 2 for 1 Super Friendly Oriental (905)720-2958 1427 King St. E., Courtice (beside Swiss Chalet) AAA PICKERING ANGELS ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Relaxing Massage VIP Rooms & Jacuzzi 905 Dillingham Rd. (905)420-0320 pickeringangels.com Now hiring!!! OSHAWA The Holistic $35 you want Ritson Rd. / Bloor 905-576-3456 Milestones Engagement Proud parents, Ron and Arlene Heasman would like to announce the engagement of their son, Tyler Heasman to Devon Hemming, daughter of Mark and Renate Hemming and Catherine and Laurence Nakamura. Wedding to take place in Mexico in October 09. 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Your best local coverageYour best local coverage Breaking news, weather, sports and moreBreaking news, weather, sports and more SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT TO MAKE… For details call 905-683-5110 Announce your Special Event here! with a photo and message in our special occasions feature SAYSAY HAPPY RETIREMENTHAPPY RETIREMENT newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • May 14, 200923 AP BROCKVILLE -- The Pine Ridge Pumas made their presence felt over the weekend at the 33rd Annual Kinsmen-Hungerford Invitational Track Meet in Brock- ville. PRSS sent more than 30 ath- letes to the meet which features the top schools in Eastern Ontar- io. Although competing in cool and rainy conditions, the Puma athletes still managed to produce some outstanding performances during the day. The Pine Ridge squad finished third overall in the team standings behind the host school, Thousand Islands Secondary School, and Sydenham. Individually, Puma athletes hauled in nine gold, one silver and three bronze medals. Leading the charge for Pine Ridge was Ayesha Rumble. She won gold medals in the senior girls’ 400m, triple jump and 4x400m relay. Rumble won the 400 in a person- al best time of 57.60, breaking the meet record of 57.74 set by Bailey Lewis in 2004. She won the triple jump in 10.32m and anchored the 4x400m relay team to a meet record of 4:04.96, breaking the old mark of 4:08.65. Shona Dunkley and Donique Mundle each captured three gold medals apiece. Dunkley struck gold in the senior girls’ 100m dash, 100m hurdles and the 4x400m relay. She won the 100m in 12.79 and the 100m hurdles in 14.50. She also teamed up with Rumble and Mundle to earn victory in the 4x400m relay. Donique Mundle won three medals at the junior girls’ division. She captured gold in the 100m in a personal best time of 12.84 and earned gold in the 4x100m and 4x400m relays. In the midget boys’ division, Devin Richards won gold in the high jump event with a personal best clearance of 1.75m. Jordan Gill won gold in the 100m hurdles with a personal best time of 16.60. Results for PRSS Athletes: Senior boys Jabari Henry -- third, 100m, 11.62; Adrian Williamson -- sixth, 100m, 11.93; Justin Gordon -- fourth, triple jump, 12.39m; fourth, long jump, 5.88m Junior girls Monique Mundle -- third, 400m, 1:02.17; Jamila Reynolds -- fourth, triple jump, 9:30m Junior girls’ 4x100m (Chantel Malcom, Monique Mundle, Jamil- la Reynolds and Doninique Mun- dle), 1st, 52.86. BADMINTON Yakura wins gold at nationals EDMONTON -- Nyl Yakura head- ed off to Edmonton with the expectation of winning gold. And that he did, as the Pickering resident captured a pair of gold medals in the U16 singles and doubles events at the National Junior Badminton Champion- ships. In singles play, Yakura went up against Sam Dunner, of British Columbia, and had a little diffi- culty, but in the end won 22-20, 17-21 and 21-9 to advance to the second round where he would meet club mate Joshua Hurlburt- Yu. Yakura enjoyed a relatively easy match, winning in set scores of 21-9 and 21-9. With that win, he moved on to the quarterfinal against Timmy Yeung of B.C. and managed to win 21-9 and 21-19. In semifinal, he drew Nathan Leung, of Ontario, and won hand- ily 21-12 and 21-9 to punch a tick- et into the final. The battle for the championship was a see-saw affair, with Yakura and B.C.’s Clinton Wong trading points. Yakura jumped out to an 11-5 lead, but Wong came from behind and tied the game before pulling out a 21-17 win to take the first set. Yakura refocused and played smarter and stronger the follow- ing two sets, winning by scores of 21-14 and 21-16 to win the gold medal. In doubles play, Yakura part- nered with Nathan Choi, of B.C., and didn’t have any difficulties through the quarterfinal, while in the semis they faced Andrew D’Souza and Hurlburt-Yu, win- ning 20-22, 21-16, and 21-11. In the final, the pair played Leung and Wong, winning 21-16 and 25-23, which provided Yakura with his second gold of the event. In addition, Yakura was selected as the most promising U16 Play- er of the Year, while at athlete’s banquet, he received the fair play award. Both awards were from Badminton Canada. SUBMITTED PHOTO EDMONTON -- Pickering’s Nyl Yakura (middle) won two gold medals in the U16 division at the National Junior Badminton Championships in Edmonton recently. TRACK AND FIELD Pumas finish third at track meet newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • May 14, 200924 AP *O.A.C. Total purchase including all applicable taxes, disposable surcharges where applicable and a processing fee of $79.95 (Eg. $1500 purchase with $79.95 PF equals an APR of 4.92%) are due 16 months from date of purchase. All items available while quantities last. Prices, terms and conditions may vary according to region. Selection may vary from store to store. Pick-up discounts not available on some items. 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