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Pressrun 51,400 • 52 pages • Optional 3-week delivery $6/$1 newsstand PICKERING Wednesday, July 15, 2009 NNews ews AAddveverr titisseerrTHE CELIA KLEMENZ / METROLAND CLAREMONT -- The Claremont General Store was reduced to rubble after it went up in flames around noon on Sunday. Pickering, Whitchurch-Stouffville, Whitby and Uxbridge fire crews responded to the fire that also engulfed an adjoining postal outlet and storage building. No one was hurt. CELIA KLEMENZ / METROLAND CLAREMONT -- Fire raged on the second floor of the Claremont General Store on Sunday. Longtime north Pickering business gutted in weekend fire BY KRISTEN CALIS AND JENNIFER STONE kcalis@durhamregion.com PICKERING -- Believed to be one of the oldest continually-operating businesses in Ontario, the Claremont General Store has been serving cus- tomers since sometime between 1847 and 1853. “I don’t think there was a year when it wasn’t being run,” said local historian, John Sabean. According to Pickering Library archives, although it’s changed hands a number of times since it was built in 1851, the general store has remained a stronghold in the north Pickering community. A sign above the entrance to the store boasts ‘Fresh Meat and Groceries since 1847.’ Mr. Sabean believes the store has been operating since 1853. “That’s still more than 150 years ago,” he said. But on Sunday a fire engulfed the building just before noon. Daniel Park, current owner, was Claremont cleans up See ELECTRICAL page 16 COMMUNITY 2 Cutting a fine rug Pickering seniors learn to dance the merengue COMMUTING 10 GO parking problems Many Durham lots are full to overflowing daily SPORTS 18 Ajax golfer wins big Scobie tops at junior event in Caledon covering your windows, beds, furniture and budgets moc.adnohgnirekcip.www 575 KINGSTON RD 905-831-5400 MULTIPOINT Factory-trained Honda technicians will perform an oil change, tire rotation, inspect your battery, brakes, tires, all fl uid levels, suspension components, lights, wiper blades and much more. NSPECTIONIWITH OIL CHANGE $74 88 With Coupon We will perform a complimentary Pre-alignment check with every service. Pickering Town Centre (Upper Sears Wing) (905) 420-0744 Taunton and Harmony Plaza Oshawa (905) 438-0744 See in store for details $50 Exclusivly at ***Redeemable at time of purchase only in conjunction with any new voice or data activation. 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SABRINA BYRNES / METROLAND WE’VE GOT YOUR SIZE Sizes 4-15 Widths AA-EEE PICKERING TOWN CENTRE • UPPER LEVEL • SEARS WING SIZZLIN' SANDALS BREEZY & BEAUTIFUL COMFORT & STYLE Taste of Mediterranean in Pickering held it’s Grand Opening last Wednesday. On hand for the celebration from L-R were one of their guests, Boris, Assistant to the Franchisor - Mauricio Mejia, Franchisor - Sam Hussein, Regional Councillor Bill McLean, Pickering Mayor David Ryan, Regional Councillor Rick Johnson and Franchisee - Haider Mirza. They are located at 1298 Kingston Road (Liverpool & Kingston Rd.) and can be reached at 905-492-2384. GRAND OPENING newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • July 15, 20093 AP Over 200 Stores & Services Gap Sirens Zellers Urban Behavior Holly’s La Vie en Rose The Body Shop Dynamite Reitman’s Costa Blanca TRISTAN Bluenotes’Garage Clothing Co.pickeringtowncentre.com Summer Sidewalk Sale Thursday, July16th - Sunday, July19th Amazing prices The best sale of the summer A special gift for me!✓ I want it all...I want it all... Amazing prices The best sale of the summer A special gift for me! Gift set includes: Body Butter, Body Scrub, Shower Gel and Shower Puff, in an attractive cosmetics case. May not be exactly as shown. Retail Value: $25.00 *Simply spend $75.00 at Pickering Town Centre (same day sales, before taxes) and receive a coupon for a luscious Gift Set from The Body Shop. Receipts must be dated after Wednesday, July 15th, 2009. While quantities last. See Guest Services for full details. It’s here! The hottest sale of the summer, with special prices throughout the mall – you’ll find everything you need for yourself and your family. As an extra reward, spend $75.00 at Pickering Town Centre and pick up a FREE*Pampering Gift Set from The Body Shop. Former employee sought by police; may have worked with accomplice on scheme BY JENNIFER STONE jstone@durhamregion.com AJAX -- Toronto Police are seeking a former Rouge Valley Health System employee who may be hiding out in Durham, after the hospi- tal corporation was bilked out of $2 million. A Toronto man was arrested recently in relation to the scheme, but the former program general manager for Rouge Valley’s mental health program, Uwe Marshner, 60, is still wanted. A source said Marshner has not worked for the hospital corporation since 2007. According to a July 8 Toronto police media release, it’s believed that between April 1, 1999 and Feb. 28, 2007, a false invoicing scheme was carried out between Rouge Valley and a Toronto-based youth services organi- zation. The scheme came to light after “a Rouge Valley employee had suspicions with regard to a particu- lar invoice,” Toronto Police spokesman Constable Tony Vella. Both men had been “associated with their orga- nizations for a number of years,” he said. A Toronto man, 64-year-old Sheldon Reinsilber, has been arrested and charged with fraud over $5,000 and laundering proceeds of crime. During the time when the alleged fraud took place, he worked for Delisle Youth Service. Police are still looking for Mr. Marshner, who some media reports indicate may be hiding out in Durham Region. He’s wanted for fraud over $5,000, laundering proceeds of crime, and two counts of uttering a forged document. “We’re urging him to contact police and turn himself in,” Const. Vella said. “He could be anywhere within or outside of the GTA.” The Rouge Valley Health System includes the Ajax- Pickering hospital. Rouge Valley Health System director of public affairs and community relations, David Brazeau, said the cor- poration would not comment on a police matter. If you have information about the investigation: CALL 416-808-7300 or 416-222-TIPS CRIMESTOPPERS: Anonymous tips can be made to Durham police at 1-800-222- 8477 VISIT www.222tips.com CRIME Rouge Valley health bilked of $2 million UWE MARSHNER CRIME Durham police investigate Ajax sub shop robbery BY JENNIFER STONE jstone@durhamregion.com AJAX -- Police canine, tactical and helicopter units were called in after a robbery at an Ajax sub shop overnight Friday. A man walked into the Subway store at 465 Bayly St. W. and indicated he had a gun, Durham police Inspector Rolf Kluem said. The man left in an undescribed vehicle, after pocketing an undis- closed sum of cash. The canine and tactical units were called in, as was Durham Regional Police helicopter, Air 1, but they didn’t find the man. The suspect is described as about 5-foot-4, with a slender build. He’s believed to be about 50 years old. Durham’s robbery unit continues the investiga- tion. newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • July 15, 20094 AP 965 Dundas St. W. Unit #201 (West Lynde Plaza) 905-665-3150 WHITBYWHITBYMARKHAMMARKHAM 905-294-1001 5762 Hwy 7 Unit #203A (Upstairs of No Frills) PICKERINGPICKERING 905-831-6464 1050 Brock Rd. Unit #10 (South of 401) 416-282-0160 8130 Sheppard Ave. E. 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REGISTER TODAY! $325 plus GSTonly July 27-30 August 10-13 & 24-27 September 1-4 Six horses perished in July 5 blaze BY KEITH GILLIGAN kgilligan@durhamregion.com PICKERING -- A devastating fire not only claimed six horses but it also robbed Carole Wildgoose and her family of their income. She doesn’t have insurance, Ms. Wild- goose said. “We need absolutely everything. We’re screwed right now,” she said. “That was our income. It’s been rough, real rough.” Two structures, with 25 horse stalls, were destroyed in the blaze at her Rosebank Road North home in the early morning hours of July 5. By the time firefighters reached the scene, the fire was too far advanced for crews to enter to battle the blaze. Two of the horses belonged to Ms. Wild- goose, one to her brother and the other three were being boarded. “One of my horses was a race horse. I only had him two weeks almost,” she noted. “I was just going over to get my owner’s licence and do the trainer’s test” at Picov’s, a quarter-horse race track in Ajax. Her racing horse cost $1,500 and would have been worth anywhere from $10,000 to $20,000 once trained in a few months, she said. In addition to the barns and horses, they also lost hay and other equipment, such as a round-baler which costs about $25,000. “I woke up to see it,” she stated. “It sounds mean, but now we have no living. We board- ed horses, Without the barn, I’m screwed.” She’s thinking of rebuilding and might do some fundraising events to pay for the work. One thing is to hold a dance, “maybe next month.” Pickering Deputy Fire Chief Gord Fergu- son said the barn was full of hay that had been brought in from the fields shortly before the blaze. “We believe the cause is related to the bales of hay,” Mr. Ferguson said. “If hay is damp, it decomposes and creates heat.” Firefighters have checked hay bales that hadn’t been brought in and those had ele- vated temperatures, he noted. “In some cases, it was over 100 degrees F already.” “We’ve pretty much ruled out electrical. At this point, we believe it comes down to the bales decomposing,” Mr. Ferguson said. Some horses were out to pasture, but there were “six they couldn’t get to and those six perished.” The fire department has set the damage at $200,000. “The story we got from the tenants is they had just recently sold the property to devel- opers. The developer owned the barn and they didn’t insure it,” Mr. Ferguson stated. Anyone who would like to help Ms. Wild- goose can call her at 647-339-4458. COMMUNITY Barn fire leaves Pickering family without income RON PIETRONIRO / METROLAND PICKERING -- An emotional Gina Russell had trouble believing her eyes as she gazed at the family’s burned-out barn on July 13. Her daughter, Carole Wildgoose, lost everything in the inferno that killed six horses. Ms. Russell worked the family farm for 40 years with her husband and father-in-law. RON PIETRONIRO / METROLAND PICKERING -- Carole Wildgoose stepped over the remains of her family’s still-smoldering barn on July 13. Their barn on Rosebank Road burned last week killing six horses. The family had no insur- ance. newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • July 15, 20095 705 Kingston Rd., 905.420.3334 lonestartexasgrill.com ½ pound of Steak, Chicken or Combo Fajitas with all the fixin’s Fresh Tortilla Chips and Salsa Small Spinach Dip 2 Drinks – Choice of Coronita or Poquita Margarita L im i t e d t im e ! CELEBRATING 15 YEARS IN PICKERING AP More than 500 added to casino; additional $1.8 million in yearly revenue for Town BY REKA SZEKELY rszekely@durhamregion.com AJAX -- The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation is more than doubling down at the Ajax Slots with a slew of new slot machines and bringing a big revenue boost to the Town. The company is planning to install 544 new machines for a total of 800 at the site, OLG CEO Kelly McDougald announced at an event at Ajax’s new fire hall on Friday. Since opening in 2006 at the Picov Downs site, the slots have been a popular draw with more than 3.5 million visitors. “We’re proud to say it is one of the busi- est floors in all of North America,” said Ms. McDougald. In fact, on Canada Day when 6,000 people visited, there were long lineups for machines, she said. “The Ajax Downs facility has been a tre- mendous success ... we’ve had a lot more demand than product.” Ms. McDougald said she expects the new machines to draw many more people to the site. “We expect to see lapsed customers because it’s been so hard to get on the machines ... and new customers.” Mayor Steve Parish welcomed the news. He outlined some of the projects funded by the $5-million annual revenue for the Town from the slots over the last three years. They include developing the Town’s trails, the cre- ation of the Community Development Fund and Leadership in Energy and Design fea- tures at the new fire hall. “The slots facility has been a great boon to the Town of Ajax,” he said. With the additional machines, the Town’s revenue will increase by another $1.8 mil- lion. The new machines come with 70 new full- time and part-time jobs and about 40 short- term construction jobs, said Ms. McDougald. Construction is to be completed by 2010. The jobs are welcome in Ajax, said Mayor Parish. “This type of economic news at this time is especially gratifying, that there are new jobs and there will be (economic) spinoff from this,” he said. The mayor also said on Friday employment lands near the fire hall in the Salem and Ross- land roads area were serviced with OLG dol- lars. He said it would have taken much longer to get the work done without it. “So there will be new facilities and new jobs because of the money we can invest in ser- vicing those lands,” he said. Local MPP Joe Dickson also welcomed the announcement on behalf of the Premier of Ontario. “We’re here to watch Ajax continue to move forward with the help of OLG,” he said. In addition to the new machines, OLG’s expanded game floor will also include a self- serve Responsible Gaming Resource Cen- tre that offers information on problem gam- bling, its warning signs and treatment and counselling. GAMBLING More slot machines for Ajax Downs REKA SZEKELY / METROLAND AJAX -- There will be 544 more slot machines at Ajax Downs, the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) announced on July 10. That would bring the total to 800. Mayor Steve Parish, OLG CEO Kelly McDougald and MPP Joe Dickson spoke at the announcement. The Ajax Downs facility has been a tremendous success ... we’ve had a lot more demand than product. Kelly McDougald, OLG CEO WE THINK... email responses to newsroom@durhamregion.com & A Metroland Media Group Ltd. Publication Tim Whittaker - Publisher Joanne Burghardt - Editor-in-Chief Mike Johnston - Managing Editor Fred Eismont - Director of Advertising Eddie Kolodziejcak - Classifi ed Advertising Manager Abe Fakhourie - Distribution Manager Lillian Hook - Offi ce Manager Janice O’Neil, Cheryl Haines - Composing Managers PH 905-579-4400 CLASSIFIEDS 905-576-9335 GENERAL FAX 905-576-9335 NEWS FAX 905-579-1809 865 Farewell St., Oshawa ON L1H 7L5 Member: Ontario Press Council, OCNA, CCNA, SNA. All content copyright Editorial Opinions ANIMAL PROTECTION Birds, cats of concern to reader To the editor: Re: Does nobody care about dove with bro- ken wing?, Mary Wells letter, July 8. I want to let Mary Wells know she is not alone worrying about the wildlife. I had an injured pigeon last summer with a broken wing. I called up the animal shelter on Thick- son Road and they were very helpful. I did however have to take the bird to them (which I put in my cat’s carry case). Unfortunately they did have to put the poor bird down but it was better for him than being prey for every animal running around. I also believe that if people truly love their cats they would not be letting them run free as they can also fall prey. I have had to chase one out of my yard in the middle of the night for trying to climb a tree to reach a robin’s nest with two baby birds and the robins were attacking the cat. Joyce Miller Brooklin DONATION New Canadian wants to give blood despite prohibition To the editor: Re: Make the effort to give blood this sum- mer, editorial, July 10. In response to this editorial I have to say that my husband and I both gave blood on a regular basis in the U.K. before immigrat- ing here in 2005. Now we can no longer be blood donors and truly, despite what we have had explained to us by the blood donor clinic in the Oshawa Centre, I still fail to under- stand why. Both my husband and I had full medicals to allow us to enter Canada so we know we are not carrying any of the dangerous dis- eases that would prevent us donating our blood. The fact we were regular donors in our country of birth should also indicate there is nothing wrong with our blood, so why can’t we donate? Canada has such a high population of immigrants that surely if it doesn’t let some of these immigrants donate blood there will always be a shortage of blood that will only get worse as the immigrant popula- tion rises. So I really don’t understand why if our blood is tested and found to be safe that we cannot donate. Colette Godfrey Bowmanville HEALTH CARE Nurse calls for greater role in clinics To the editor: Premier Dalton McGuinty has called for an additional eight nurse practitioner-led primary health-care clinics in Ontario. The Central East Local Integrated Health care Network was identified as an area in need. Durham Region falls within the man- agement of the Central East LIHN. Nurse practitioner-led clinics offer chronic dis- ease management, primary health care, disease prevention, education and a way to link with other health-care resources in our community. The nurse practitioner role has been well- accepted in urban institutional settings for many years but, given the chance, would be a valuable part of our local communi- ties. Visit the Nurse Practitioner Associa- tion of Ontario at www.npao.org to learn more. Kirsty Nixon, RN Whitby Things are starting to look up for the Humane Society of Durham Region. After the dark chapter of losing more than 150 animals in a devastating fire that swept through the society’s old Waterloo Street building last December, the future is now represented by two vacant acres at William Smith Drive and Wentworth Street in Whitby. Some day soon, that site will be the society’s brand-new home. The grassy land represents a fresh start for shelter staff, who give so much love and care to the region’s abused, homeless and neglected animals. The shelter, it’s to be hoped, is but a safe and temporary ref- uge in the life of an animal, who might find a permanent, loving adoptive home elsewhere. In an ideal world, we wouldn’t need public animal shelters, but since not everyone is a responsible pet owner, they are vital. Acquisition of the land marks a triumph for those who have worked so long and hard to raise the funds and do the neces- sary paperwork with the Town of Whitby to make it happen. But the real work, in a way, is just starting. A new fundraising campaign will soon be launched for $1.5 million in construction costs for the new 550- square-metre building. It will be home to approximately 70 animals that are currently being looked after in a variety of locations around Durham, and who knows how many more needy creatures in future? The community will be counted on to help build the new shelter from the ground up. No timeline has been set for the com- pletion of the work but society president Karin Martens said she is hoping every- thing will be up and running by next spring. “It’s going to happen one baby paw at a time but we’re working at it and we’ll get there,” she noted. Indeed. No one can ever bring back the inno- cent animals that lost their lives -- and their potential as a cherished pet with a new family -- in the horrible fire. But the future brims with hope for shelter staff and furry clients, and by supporting them through the building process, Dur- ham Region organizations, businesses, residents, and school communities can help get that future started. In the meantime, the society is always looking for adoptive homes and tempo- rary homes for the animals in its care. For more information on the adoption process, visit http://www.humanedur- ham.com/adoption_centre.html Durham Humane Society looks forward to a fresh start e-mail letters to newsroom@durhamregion.com / max. 200 words / please include your full first and last name, city of residence & daytime phone number / letters that do not appear in print may be published @ newsdurhamregion.com newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • July 15, 20096 P WE ASKED Given the demand for blood, are you planning to donate at some point this summer? (from left) CHRISTINE MAEHLER --‘Yes I have an appointment booked, I used to give blood prior to the birth of my kids and have started to give again.’ ROSE JORDAN --‘I gave blood when I was younger but can’t now due to diabetes.’ LYNDA JOHNSTON --‘I used to donate but can’t due to health reasons.’ PETER DICKSON --‘I wish I could but due to health issues I can’t.’newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • July 15, 20097 P Dark side to Plagiarism Detection Services The Durham District School Board is to be commended for adopting a policy on the use of third-party plagiarism tracking software. As one of the parents who has been con- cerned about the use of these programs in our schools, it is encouraging to see the board has been listening to our concerns and is willing to give students and parents a choice about the use of these controversial systems. Trustee Michael Barrett is correct with his concerns that these systems “smell some- what like Big Brother.” No one should con- done plagiarism in our schools. However, the use of a Plagiarism Detection Service (PDS) to combat this concern creates more problems than it solves. Placing students in a position of being “guilty until proven inno- cent,” and placing teachers in a position that creates a culture of mistrust within the class- room, can only have a negative effect on stu- dent engagement and learning. In addition, there are concerns about the equality of assessment when some schools use these systems and others do not, and about a commercial enterprise being grant- ed the right to reproduce and profit from stu- dents’ work. Fortunately, the DDSB has now given students and parents the option to opt out of the use of PDSs, and it now becomes their responsibility to learn about this tech- nology and to make an informed decision about its use. The Conference on College Composition and Communication -- the world’s largest professional organization for researching and teaching composition -- has developed an excellent position paper that summarizes the ethical and pedagogical concerns raised by the use of PDSs (www.ccccip.org click on ‘Resources’ then ‘Plagiarism’). The introduction of any new technology may appear to offer boundless benefits and possibilities. We often find, however, that there is a much darker side to the technology hidden below the surface. Parents now have the opportunity to learn about the problems with this particular technology, and to do something about them. Let’s not waste this opportunity! This is the first submission to this space by Durham resident Martin Richards. I have few regrets in this life. In retrospect, the clown nose and whoopee cushion on my wedding night may not have been the best choices and investing in that gerbil farm wasn’t particularly bright. Although that was an awfully good-looking brochure, I’ll give them that. Still, that’s about it, really. One thing I have never regretted for a sec- ond, though, was time spent with my kids or my parents. Which is interesting because, as anyone who has kids or parents will tell you, there are moments when you’d rather spend time with just about anyone else on the plan- et. But that’s the nature of family isn’t it? If you didn’t love them so much, they wouldn’t make you nearly as mental as they do. And I’m sure they’d all say the same thing about me. At least I hope so. I remember as a teenager dreading that 5 a.m. knock on my bedroom door...my dad, waking me up to go fishing with him for the day. Leaving that bed was like cutting a date short when you could clearly see third base within reach. And for what? To spend the day sitting in a tin boat with my old man? But something made me get up, every time. It might’ve been guilt or sense of duty or whatever, but if he asked, I always went. And I always enjoyed myself. And now, look- ing back, as I’m closing in on half a century and my dad is into his 80s, and I’ve actually made it to third base...a couple of times... I wouldn’t trade a moment of it for all the tea in China. Which is why this past week was so extraor- dinarily important to me. My dad and my youngest son joined me for four days at a lodge on the Magnetawan River. Ostensibly a fishing trip, but really the casting off point for so much more. Life gets very simple, very fast when you’re fishing. You cast, you talk, you b.s., you laugh, you re-discover the beauty of the natural world. It’s the perfect petri dish for father/son/grandson bonding. And the amazing thing, the real blessing, is that even after the hundreds of hours I have spent in a boat with my father, as we drifted and trolled along through our days on the river, I was still hearing new stories from his life. Which in turn led me into recalling stories from my own history, all of which my son soaked up like a sponge. This was his DNA. This was where he came from. And this stuff is gold to a young boy. For that matter, it’s pretty important to a middle-aged man too. My dad made a point of thanking me, sev- eral times, for putting this trip together, but I was silently thanking him many more times than that. Had he not knocked on my bed- room door all those early mornings, all those years, none of this would be happening. I would not have fallen in love with fishing. I would not have understood, nor appre- ciated the splendor of a glass-calm lake at dawn. I would not have discovered how unspeak- ably good a feast is cold beer, crackers and cheese served up on the end of a jackknife in a 15-foot tin boat. And most important of all, I would never have experienced the timeless joy of passing all of these and more on to my own son. Time well spent, indeed. Durham resident Neil Crone, actor-comic-writer, saves some of his best lines for his column. Time on the river is time well spent NEIL CRONE When news happens, pull out your camera One of the most exciting changes in jour- nalism in recent years involves the ease with which the reader can be part of the news-gathering process. As journalists, we’ve always counted on the public to provide us with information when covering a story. What did you see? What did it sound like? How did it make you feel? The journalist initiated the con- tact. Thanks to e-mail, the Internet, cell- phones, digital cameras and personal cam- corders, today’s journalists have access to a world of eyes and ears on the street. With only a handful of us and thousands of you, it’s likely you’ll see news happening before the career journalist hears about it. Saturday’s wild storm that whipped through parts of Whitby, Oshawa and Cour- tice was a golden opportunity for the public to participate in the news cycle. Within minutes of the storm hitting, our newsroom e-mail account started to fill with photos and videos from all across southern Durham Region. Dozens of uprooted trees, smashed swing sets, piles of hail stones and toppled fencing painted a very detailed pic- ture of the devastation. Dave Stanford, of Oshawa, did something interesting with his photo of hail stones. To provide some perspective on the size of the stones, he placed a quarter and a penny next to the hail on his deck, illustrating that some were indeed as big as a quarter. We quickly posted the photo on our website, newsdurhamregion.com. As I drove the streets of Whitby Satur- day evening, I was reminded how intri- cately news and community are entwined. Extreme weather makes the news because it’s out of the ordinary and where that weather strikes, you’ll generally find a crowd. That crowd immediately forms a community of people with a common inter- est who gather to swap stories and often to pitch in to help each other with the fallout. One of the first people I met Saturday eve- ning was Lance Nachoff whose roof had just been caved in by large trees uprooted in the storm. Despite the disaster, he imme- diately stuck out his hand when I intro- duced myself, and shared his story. Within a few minutes, Whitby firefighters arrived and a growing crowd surveyed the dam- age, quickly making contact with the fam- ily. I have no doubt the property was a bee- hive of activity Sunday and that neighbours offered a helping hand. Later that evening, as I sat at my dining room table with a laptop and the Internet as my conduit, it was rewarding to know I was part of a “team” of people all across Oshawa and Whitby -- their eyes and ears open -- and that we were working together to tell the story of the worst hail storm many of us had ever seen. Thank you for helping us tell the story. -- A 28-year veteran of the newsroom, Editor-in-Chief Joanne Burghardt still likes to chase fire trucks. MARTIN RICHARDS / GUEST COLUMN Many eyes and ears tell a better story JOANNE BURGHARDT newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • July 15, 20098 P The Regional Municipality of York NOTICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE SOUTHEAST COLLECTOR TRUNK SEWER INDIVIDUAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT Regarding the Proposed Odour Control Management Strategy The Regional Municipality of York (York Region) will be holding a drop-in Public Information Centre (PIC) at the following location to allow interested persons to learn more about the proposed odour control management strategy for the Southeast Collector Trunk Sewer Individual Environmental Assessment (IEA) and to provide comments. In November 2008, the Regional Municipalities of York and Durham submitted the Southeast Collector Trunk Sewer IEA Report to address the additional sanitary sewer fl ows projected from future growth required under the Provincial Places to Grow Act. As part of this IEA, an odour control strategy was developed, which included construction of an odour control facility (OCF) at Altona Road. In response to Durham Council’s resolution from March 11, 2009 to relocate the OCF and to public input received at the Public Information Forum on May 13, 2009, a location in York Region has been identifi ed as the new site for the odour control facility. The upcoming Public Information Centre will provide the opportunity for residents to learn more about the York Region location that incorporates measures to protect the natural environment and the comments received from the community. We encourage you to drop in to review the material and provide any comment or information that you have regarding the project. Please direct written comments on the project to one of the following team members by August 7, 2009: Wayne Green Project Manager The Regional Municipality of York 17250 Yonge Street, 2nd Fl. Newmarket, ON L3Y 6Z1 Tel: 905 895-1200, ext. 5049 1-877-464-9675, ext. 5049 wayne.green@york.ca David Beattie Project Manager AECOM Canada Ltd. 105 Commerce Valley Drive W, 7th Fl. Markham, ON L3T 7W3 Tel: 905 886-7022 dave.beattie@aecom.com For more information or to ask questions regarding the Southeast Collector Trunk Sewer project, please visit us online at www.sectrunksewer.ca or phone our toll-free project line at 1-888-272-2767. Comments and information received will be used in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Date Thursday, July 23, 2009 Time: 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Location: Cedar Grove Community Centre 7667 14th Ave Town of Markham Current plan is to build it in York instead of Pickering DURHAM -- An information session on a proposed odour-control facility in York for the York-Durham sewer extension is being held later this month. York Region is hosting the event, set for Thursday, July 23 at the Cedar Grove Community Centre, 7667 14th Ave., Markham. There are sessions from 2 to 5 p.m. and then from 6 to 9 p.m. York is proposing to have the odour control facil- ity in York Region, on the west side of the York-Dur- ham Line. The facility is part of an expansion of the sewer system that connects to the York-Durham sewage treatment facility in south Pickering, just east of the Pickering nuclear station. The expansion of the sewage system is needed to accommodate future growth in York. The odour facility was originally proposed for a site on Altona Road, near the hamlet of Cherrywood West. However, residents living in the area object- ed and Durham Region officials told York to find an alternate site. The information sessions are being held to gather public comment on the location of the odour facil- ity. There will also be information on measures York plans to incorporate to protect the environment. For more information: CALL 1-888-272-2767 VISIT www.sectrunksewer.ca SEWER EXTENSION York hosts meeting on odour control facility PICKERING -- Police are investigating after a man was stabbed in the hand during an attempted robbery Saturday night in Pickering. Two men were apparently walking home from a bar when they say they were approached by two men in a silver car near Rougemount Avenue and Hwy. 401. When the victims fought back against an attempt to rob them, one of the suspects pulled a knife, which struck one of the men in the hand. The victim received minor injuries in the attack. The suspects are described as two black men, travelling in a silver Honda. CRIME Man injured in Pickering attempted robbery newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • July 15, 20099 P Direct Access 905.420.4660 TTY Access 905.420.1739 Service Disruption 1.866.278.9993 cityofpickering.com Customer Care Centre 905.683.7575 ATTEND PUBLIC MEETINGS AT CITY HALL July 8 Committee of Adjustment 7:00 pm July 13 Council Meeting 7:30 pm July 16 Waterfront Coordinating Committee 7:00 pm July 29 Committee of Adjustment 7:00 pm All meetings are open to the public. For meeting details call 905.420.2222 or visit our website DATE MEETING TIME BUILDING A POOL THIS SUMMER? A Pool Enclosure Permit may be required The City of Pickering Fence By-law No. 425/76 was passed by Council to regulate the requirements for residential fences and Swimming Pool Enclosures in the City of Pickering. For more information please visit our website at cityofpickering.com, by selecting Planning & Development Department, Application Forms, Pool Enclosure Package or contact the City of Pickering Planning & Development Department at 905.420.4617 REMINDER…. a Fill & Topsoil permit may be required In January 2003, a Fill and Topsoil Disturbance By-law No. 6060/02 was passed by Council to control fi lling operations and land disturbance activities within the City of Pickering. Prior to doing any works within your property that alters the grade, or requires placement or removal of material that will exceed 20m³ (2 truck loads) please contact the City of Pickering Planning & Development Department at 905.420.4617 for information and/or a copy of the by-law. By-law No. 6060/02 is also available on our website at cityofpickering.com by selecting Planning & Development Department, Application Forms, Fill & Topsoil Disturbance. 2009 cityofpickering.com/greatevents WATERFRONT SERIES Millennium Square Park Thursday, July 16 @ 7 pm Full Count Blues Band TREBLE IN THE PARK SERIES Esplanade Park, Gazebo Sunday, July 19 @ 2 pm Joe Fischer OUTDOOR THEATRE IN PICKERING! Driftwood Theatre Group presents … Comedy of Errors by William Shakespeare Wednesday, July 15, 2009 at 7:30 pm Esplanade Park (behind Pickering City Hall) Bring your blanket or lawn chair and enjoy an evening of outdoor arts entertainment in Pickering! This is a pay what you can event. 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Tickets on sale now for $50 per person. 0 )#+%2).'-53%5 -6 ),,!' % $INNER THEATRE WITH A -URDEROUS 4WIS Tickets on sale now! call 905.683.8401 Sponsored By ALL CITY FACILITIES 905.420.4666 After-Hours/Emergency Line City of Pickering After Hours/Emergency Line 905.683.7575 CIVIC HOLIDAY OPERATING HOURS CLOSED Sunday, August 2, 2009 PICKERING PUBLIC LIBRARIES CLOSED Monday, August 3, 2009 Waste Collection Summer is here, and racoons, skunks and other scavengers are out in search of your trash looking for an easy meal. Don’t forget your waste collection responsibilities. Separate it – collectable garbage, recyclable materials, compost and yard waste. Bring it to the curb – no earlier than 6 pm the day before your collection day. If for some reason your waste is not collected it should be removed from the curb by 8 pm on your collection day. Not everything can be included – while we strive to provide eff ective and effi cient waste collection there are a number of materials that are uncollectable. Some examples include building materials, tires, carpet, earth, sod, paint and any hazardous materials. Need more information? Contact the Region of Durham 905.579.5264 toll free 1.800.667.5671 email: waste@durham.ca online: durhamregionwaste.ca Thursday, July 16 4 pm - 7 pm at Diana, Princess of Wales Park SKATEBOARD COMPETITION Valid City I.D. Card Required CALL 905.420.6588 cityofpickering.com/teen for details Coming to Pickering homes the week of AUGUST 3 registration begins: Thursday, August 6 for Aquatics Monday, August 10 for Leisure Programs PREVIEW ONLINE after August 1 at cityofpickering.com Call 905.420.4621 for Registration Information2009FALL City Services & Leisure Guide $INNER THEATRE WITH A -URDEROUS 4WIST CHOCOLATE TEA WORKSHOP July 30 at Pickering Museum Village Learn about the history of this tasty meal, while enjoying a full-course meal accompanied by tea. Workshop space is limited so reserve your place at the table by calling the Pickering Recreation Complex at 905.420.4621 or register online using CLICK to REG at cityofpickering.com newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • July 15, 200910 AP Three of four parking lots in Durham over capacity BY REKA SZEKELY rszekely@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- Brooklin GO com- muter Nikki Sasso knows better than to head for the main park- ing lot at the Whitby GO Station most mornings. She takes the 8:31 a.m. train and knows the lot will be over- flowing by the time she gets there, so instead she heads straight for Iroquois Park. “It’s actually OK in Whitby because they’ve got Iroquois parking, so I always find a park- ing spot, the only thing is it’s a really far walk,” said Ms. Sasso. If she’s heading to work from Ajax, as she does on occasion, she gets dropped off because she knows better than to take her car. “I don’t even bother,” she said. “There’s never any parking.” GO Transit officials say both the Ajax and Whitby parking lots are overcapacity, and so is Pickering. The Oshawa lot is at capacity. “We're not quite meeting the demand that's out there, we recognize that,” said Bob Boyle, director of multi-modal infra- structure for GO. Currently the Whitby lot has just over 2,400 spaces and will have 1,050 more when the park- ing structure currently under construction is completed in December. Once that happens, GO will stop leasing Iroquois Park spaces. Both Ajax and Pickering will get new lots costing more than $30 million each, paid for by the federal and provincial gov- ernments. However, their exact location is still to be decided as is the completion date for the projects, said Mr. Boyle. The plan is to do it within the next five years, though Mr. Boyle is hoping it won’t take that long. “It takes roughly 12 to 15 months construction time alone to bring one of these parking structures online,” he said. Meanwhile, the Oshawa station likely won’t be upgraded given that GO is working on extend- ed service to Bowmanville. The preferred alignment would head north along the Canadian Pacific line, over Hwy. 401 into downtown Oshawa. This would negate the need for the existing GO station. “There will be, likely, several Oshawa stations -- or more than one -- but this will all come out of the environmental assess- ment that’s going to be under- taken,” said Mr. Boyle. Officials added that the route is just speculation until the EA is finished. Meanwhile in Whitby, the rush is on to resolve local traffic issues by the time the new struc- ture is completed. Nick Spens- ieri, manager of parking infra- structure for GO, said there will be configuration changes with- in the station, lane improve- ments outside of it and a signal at Henry Street. However, they need the co-operation of the Town of Whitby and the Region of Durham, which own the roads, to make sure everything gets done on time. “We are pushing to make sure that happens,” he said. “We're reliant on the Region because they are the ones that have to approve our plans and they're the ones putting the signals in place.” TRANSPORTATION Gridlock in Durham’s GO parking lots Ride your bike, take a stroll to train stations, suggests GO BY REKA SZEKELY rszekely@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- There shouldn’t be one alternative to parking for GO commuters, but a range of options including biking, walk- ing, taking public transit or using the kiss-and-ride areas, say GO officials. As it stands, two-thirds of GO commuters drive themselves to the station, 15 per cent get dropped off, just over 10 per cent use public transit and one to two per cent of commuters walk or bike. “It varies by station. At some stations we have 25 or 30 per cent of people walk- ing, other areas we have almost none,” said Jennifer Niece, transportation planner for GO. In Ajax, for exam- ple, about 25 per cent of people take public transit. And though the proportion of bik- ers is small, it’s grown about 20 per cent in the last three or four years, say officials. A new bike shelter in Ajax has proven wildly popular and is crammed full on a sunny day. There are plans for two more at that location plus four shelters in Pickering, two in Oshawa and one in Whitby. And residents don’t have to leave their bikes behind. “Our entire bus fleet is now outfitted with bicycle racks,” said Jeff Bateman, a senior planning officer for GO. Local municipalities can help by developing sidewalks and trails approaching GO stations. Officials are enthusiastic about a plan in Pickering to construct a pedestrian bridge across Hwy. 401 connecting the station to the Pickering Town Centre. As well, install- ing equipment on local buses to give them signal light priority would get them through traf- fic faster making it more attractive for commuters. “We’ve spent a lot of years and a lot of money building a very efficient car parking system,” said Ms. Niece. “It’s going to take money and time to reverse that trend,” she added. GO parking by the numbers Pickering Status: Over capacity * 1,958 parking spots * New structure planned within five years Ajax Status: Over capacity * 1,837 parking spots * New structure planned within five years Whitby Status: Over capacity * 2,458 parking spots * Jumps to 3,508 when new structure is complete Oshawa Status: At capacity * 2,241 parking spots RON PIETRONIRO / METROLAND AJAX -- Commuter Nikki Sasso is frustrated by the severe parking shortage at the Ajax GO Station. GO urges alternatives to parking cars RON PIETRONIRO / METROLAND AJAX -- Plenty of riders make use of the bike racks at the Ajax GO Station. We’ve spent a lot of years and a lot of money building a very efficient car parking system. It’s going to take money and time to reverse that trend. Jennifer Niece Next time we’ll keep our focus on parking and look at the ticketing sys- tem as well as crime in the GO lots. We’d love to hear from you. 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The Durham District School Board antici- pates being able to open its five new schools on time , said David Visser, its superinten- dent of facilities. “We are very positive and appreciate the hard work of our contractors,” Mr. Visser said. The schools are Maxwell Heights Second- ary in Oshawa; Blair Ridge Public School (formerly the unnamed Olde Winchester school), and Robert Munsch Public School (formerly the unnamed Tormina) in Brook- lin; and Romeo Dallaire Public School (for- merly the unnamed hamlet) and Vimy Ridge Public School (formerly unnamed Mead- ows) in Ajax. Together, they’ll provide about 3,500 new pupil spaces, Mr. Visser said. “Certainly the weather this summer has posed some challenge with the wetness,” Mr. Visser said. Moisture and mud can make construction sites harder to navigate and slow work down, but contractors have been working hard and making good progress, Mr. Visser said. The new secondary school costs about $30 million while each of the elementary sites cost around $10 million. Along with building new schools, the board is working on adding primary classrooms throughout the region. For the additions planned, the board is spending $37 million. The additions include six classrooms at John Dryden Public School in Whitby, eight classrooms at Joseph Gould in Uxbridge; and six classrooms for S.A. Cawker in Scugog, all scheduled for fall 2009. For the Septem- ber 2009 schedule, there is a four-classroom addition for Lester B. Pearson and four class- rooms for Lord Elgin, both in Ajax. Over the last two years, the board has worked on adding 300 bricks-and-mor- tar classrooms to Durham district public schools, Mr. Visser said. EDUCATION New Durham schools under construction newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • July 15, 200912 AP WE COULDN’T HAVE DONE IT WITHOUT YOU! OnDecember11,2008,theSantilli-Jacques family lost all their personal possessions in a house fire. With no insurance, they were left with literally only the shirts on their back. At that time we reached out to the public for assistance and, not surprisingly, you came through to help this family. Ever since the front page story in the News Ad- vertiserbyRekaSzekelyonChristmasEve, ourmessagewasouttothepublic.Ourlocal newspaper provided the leadership we needed to help this destitute family. I am very pleased to let you know that just seven short months later, this family of six is backonitsfeet.Throughgenerousdonations ofpersonaltime,clothing,furniture,foodand money, the Santilli-Jacques family has been abletorebuildtheirlivesfromthegroundup. Theyhaveforwardedathankyounotetoall of us. We raised approximately $15,000 in contributions and another $10,000 in used furniture, clothing and goods, and also food and other vouchers & certificates. It takes a special person to care about the struggles of a stranger. Ajax and Pickering steppeduptotheplateandmadeonehuge difference in the lives of two parents and four children, ages 3 to 8. I have enclosed a copy of their heart felt thank you note. Leading the way to help the family with significant donations were: •The 30 members of the Ajax Kinsmen Club • The Ajax Canadian Tire Store, the CTC Foundation, owner Bill Rattray and the Ajax CTC Employees Fund • Highland Farms Food Stores and owner, Ajax President, Charlie Coppa. Other generous donors were: • Pickering Town Centre • Helen & Robert Turner • Lord Elgin Public School • Medallion Corporation • Knights on Guard Company & Staff • Jacqueline McInnes • Durham Regional Police Services • Menkes Developments Ltd. • St. Vincent de Paul - St. Bernadettes Ajax • Monarch Corporation • Ajax-Pickering Salvation Army • Diane Da Silva • Knights of Columbus - St. Bernadettes Ajax • Dickson Printing Staff • Andrea McLaughlin and The Royal Bank of Canada at Highway #2 & Harwood • Theresa Medina-Smith • Masonic Lodge Ajax • Scott Crawford – Regional Councillor • Hurren Sinclair McIntyre & Ian Taylor Chartered Accountants • Renrick Ashby – Councillor • Lartom Auto Repairs • An Honourable Justice from the Court of Appeal for Ontario (that can not be named) • Ajax-Pickering News Advertiser • The Greek Community • Ajax Lions Club • Bell Canada • Mr. Gary Sylvester • Durham Red Cross • Veridian Connections • Social Services Ajax • Runnymede Development Corporation Ltd. • James Monaghan Security • Tribute Communities • Steve Monaghan • Mod-Aire Homes Ltd. • Our Rental Home Owner • Sure Fit Factory Outlet • Paul Hawerchuk and Durham Regional Police Services. Our apologies to any other contributors who we have missed Dear Joe & Friends, We, the Santilli-Jaques family would like to thank you for donating to us in our time of need.Knowing that we live in a gener- ous and thoughtful community is a gift in itself.That you have chosen to share your generosity to help us rebuild our life makes it that much more of a start to a new beginning for our family.Thanks again. We are truly appreciative, The Santilli-Jaques family On a personal level, I can’t thank you enough for your generosity! We have helped the Santilli-Jacques family restart their lives! Best personal regards, Joe Dickson, Chair Warren Hurren, Co-Chair James Monaghan, Co-Chair ‘Our message is know the risks, know your limits’, says teen featured in video DURHAM -- On the day two men were killed and a woman seriously injured in a suspected street racing incident in Toron- to, Durham Region released a public ser- vice announcement (PSA) on the dangers of stunt driving. ‘Take it to the Track’ is a partnership between the Durham Region Health Department, the Durham Youth Road Safety Coalition and Durham Regional Police Service. The video, produced and directed by Tri- cia Lee, features Massimo Narini, a local teen involved in organized racing for more than 10 years. The video was released on Monday, July 6, just hours before an accident on the Don Valley Parkway claimed the lives of two men. Toronto police say the accident was the result of street racing between two cars. The message of the video is that if you race, the street is not the place. The ad fea- tures young drivers racing on a track that quickly turns into a street race, ending in a fatal crash. “Statistics show that road crashes remain the leading cause of death and injury for young drivers,” said Janet Vendrig, a public health nurse with Durham Region Health Department. The PSA was shown in April at the kick- off of Project ERASE (Eliminate Racing Activities on Streets Everywhere). Proj- ect ERASE is an awareness and enforce- ment campaign administered jointly by 21 police services across Ontario, with the aim of combatting street racing and high risk driving behaviour. Along with additional information on road safety, the PSA will be distributed throughout Durham Region by the Dur- ham Youth Road Safety Coalition. A 2006 report from the Traffic Inju- ry Research Foundation, Canada’s road safety research institute, noted one per- son is killed every day in collisions involv- ing speeding and loss of control, and more than one-third of teen driver deaths involve speeding. Mr. Narini, his brother and father, have been involved in promoting road safety messages by visiting schools and commu- nity groups. “Our message is know the risks, know your limits, respect the law and other road users, and assume responsibility for the safety of others in your vehicle,” Mr. Nari- ni said. “There are many associations that sanction legal amateur racing where indi- viduals can drive their vehicles to the limit without endangering others.” Durham police constable Esther Rath- well said, “Drivers who engage in racing, stunt driving and driving 50 kilometres over the speed limit will face tough pen- alties. If caught, police will suspend your license and impound your vehicle at the roadside.” For more information about road safety and to view the PSA, visit www.durham.ca, www.drps.ca or www.mto.gov.on.ca. For more information and to view PSA: VISIT www.drps.ca or www.mto.gov.on.ca PREVENTION Durham hopes video puts brakes on street racing SUPPLIED PHOTO DURHAM -- Durham Regional Police, Durham Health Department and the Durham Youth Safety Committee released a video to raise awareness about the dangers of street racing. AJAX -- Coyote Jack’s is offi- cially opening its doors on Thursday and hoping to help out a local charity at the same time. There will be an official rib- bon-cutting at 11 a.m. with light refreshments to follow and throughout the day 10 per cent of the restaurant’s sales will go to the Salvation Army’s food bank. Everyone’s invited to the opening at 64 Harwood Ave. S. COMMUNITY Coyote Jack’s looking to feed the hungry newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • July 15, 200913 AP Immersion program might start in Grade 1 BY CRYSTAL CRIMI ccrimi@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- Catholic families in Durham may soon be getting better access to French education. The Durham Catholic District School Board is inves- tigating expanding its French programming by pro- viding students with a Grade 1 immersion start, rather than the current Grade 4. “It is my belief we have a significant portion of our Catholic ratepayers who choose to send their children elsewhere because we don’t have an early immersion program,” said Paul Pulla, director of education. Whitby Trustee Mary Ann Martin has been hearing from parents that this is what they want. “I’m thrilled we’re going to be doing this in 2010,” Trustee Martin said. Right now, things are just preliminary, Mr. Pulla added. Staff will come back to the board in the fall with more implementation plans. The board also needs to con- duct surveys on the need and interest for expansion, he said. Brock-Uxbridge-Scugog Trustee Kathy LeFort asked staff to consider Scugog for implementing French immer- sion because the board could likely pull kids from the public school board if they did, she said. “It would be our intention to poll all our municipalities,” Mr. Pulla said. Of Ontario’s 35 school boards, 30 offer early French Immersion programs, includ- ing the board’s public counter- part, trustees were told. The board still needs to sur- vey communities and ensure the expansion is wanted, said superintendent Chris Hurst, but added he thinks they’re lagging a bit behind other boards in programming when it comes to French. He suggested the expansion for September 2010. Sylvie Morel-Foster, a French consultant for the Cath- olic board, listed some of the positives about early French immersion, such as learning benefits, resourc- es, flexibility and alignment with other boards. Some challenges include resources and transportation, loca- tion, and decreasing enrolment in the English stream,. “Where will the money come from?” asked Oshawa Trustee Fred Jones. “This report is based on the premise that the board is losing students,” Mr. Pulla said. The kids in the program would fund it and having those kids in the system for 12 years would be a benefit for the board, he added. The Catholic board began its French program in September 1987 at St. Gregory in Oshawa and Holy Redeemer in Pickering. It offers extended French or mid-immersion for Grade 4 students and up. “What sort of research data is there on the future suc- cess of French immersion students?” asked Pickering Trustee Paul Bannister. Mr. Hurst didn’t have statistics around job rates, but EDUCATION Durham Catholic school board considers French expansion believes in Canada success is good, he said. Research also veri- fies that having a second language improves students’ success in their first language. It is my belief we have a significant portion of our Catholic ratepayers who choose to send their children elsewhere because we don’t have an early immersion program. Paul Pulla, director of education FRED JONES Where will the money come from? Trustee Fred Jones Former gymnastics coach denied allegations BY JEFF MITCHELL jmitchell@durhamregion.com WHITBY -- Former Durham Region gym- nastics coach Raymond Collingham has been acquitted of charges he sexually assaulted a young athlete he befriended when the boy was 11. In delivering the verdict Tuesday morning, Superior Court Justice David Salmers said that inconsistencies in statements and testi- mony by the complainant left him doubtful about the allegations. “I am left with a reason- able doubt whether any of the alleged crimi- nal contact or any criminal contact occurred,” Justice Salmers said. Mr. Collingham, 39, has steadfastly denied the allegations of sexual contact with the boy since his arrest two years ago. Tuesday, he reiterated that stance. “I know the (judge’s) words don’t vindicate me,” he said. “But right now I’m just relieved. I just wanted to tell the truth.” The acquittal came after a trial during which the complainant, whose identity is protected by a publication ban, testified against Mr. Collingham, alleging numerous sexual assaults over a four-year period. Jus- tice Salmers heard Mr. Collingham met the boy, an 11-year-old gymnast, and quickly assumed a central role in the boy’s life, help- ing him through his parents’ divorce. Also testifying for the Crown was the boy’s mother, who said she first became aware of a sexual relationship between the two when she hacked into her son’s e-mail account and read letters from Mr. Collingham to the boy. Mr. Collingham took the witness stand in his own defence, denying he’d ever sexu- ally assaulted the boy and suggesting that incriminating e-mails provided to the police may have been created or altered by the boy’s mother. In his ruling Tuesday, Justice Salmers said he had concerns about the credibility of tes- timony from all the witnesses, including Mr. Collingham. “It is quite possible, maybe even probable, that Mr. Collingham abused (the boy),” Justice Salmers told a packed Whitby courtroom. “But ... any offence must be prov- en beyond a reasonable doubt.” Outside court, a relieved Mr. Collingham hugged supporters who had gathered to hear the verdict. “It’s been a two-year nightmare,” he said in an interview later. Mr. Collingham contends he was falsely accused by the boy’s mother, with whom he had a rancorous falling out. “To be accused of a false allegation is just beyond words.” During the trial, Justice Salmers heard that Mr. Collingham and his partner had taken in the boy and his mother when the wom- an’s marriage to the boy’s father broke down. They shared homes in Bowmanville and Newcastle, court heard. Their relationship disintegrated amid squabbles over money and Mr. Collingham’s relationship with the boy, according to testimony at trial. newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • July 15, 200914 AP APPOINTMENT NOTICE DR. ERIC FONBERG & PAUL MCDEVITT Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Eric Fonberg to Chair of the Board of Directors and Paul McDevitt to Vice-Chair. As Ontario Shores embarks on the next part of its journey to implement its mission, vision and strategic directions, Dr. Fonberg and Mr. McDevitt are well positioned to support the organization as it continues to build on its exemplary mental health care, research, education and advocacy initiatives. Dr. Fonberg is currently an emergency physician at Rouge Valley Health System. 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Summer Safari Sale DURHAM -- How student trustees are elected to the Durham Catho- lic District School Board should be changed, says a Whitby trustee. The board is making a mistake by not requiring its two student trust- ees to be from different communi- ties, said Whitby Trustee Mary Ann Martin, following a policy com- mittee recommendation to leave things the way they are. Right now, the board’s student trustees can be from the same school, and were in 2008/2009. “I’m not supporting the motion,” said Oshawa Trustee Joe Corey. The board should have represen- tation from students in Oshawa and Whitby, and without the separate community requirement, they may be discouraged from applying at all and assume they’ll never be chosen, Trustee Corey said. But not everyone shared their feel- ings. “It would mean you couldn’t pick the best person,” said Pickering Trustee Jim McCafferty. Student trustees for the 2008/2009 school year, Brandyn Mascall and Samantha Putos, were both from St. Mary Catholic Secondary School and they’ve done a great job, said Ajax Trustee Janice Oldman. “It’s kind of like having a chair for the student senate,” Samantha said, adding they represent all students, not a geographical area. Some people may also live in a community, but go to school else- where, Brandyn said. Requiring east and west represen- tation can cause problems because sometimes there are areas without candidates, said Paul Pulla, direc- tor of education. Safeguards need to be in place in case that happens, he added. “Depending on the budget next year, I’ll be making a motion that we have one from every school,” Trust- ee Corey said. The incoming student trustees are Kyle Simpson, of Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School in Ajax, and Angela Sucee, from Father Leo J. Austin Catholic Secondary School in Whitby. They were chosen from 20 students who presented speech- es and answered questions from student senators. EDUCATION Catholic student trustee rules should change newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • July 15, 200916 P */463"/$&'*/"/$*"- '*345%63)". Finances Changing? Your Insurance Needs Change • Free no obligation review of your insurance and fi nancial plan. • Your best interest is our fi rst priority. • We work for you... let us start today. DURHAM’S INSURANCE EXPERTS Call 905 427-5888 1920 Bayly St., Pickering Call First Durham Insurance & Financial Today To Keep Your Finances On Track working there at the time. “Somebody came, and said ‘Fire,’” Mr. Park said, as he sat on a bench in a parkette across from what remained of his store and the adjoin- ing buildings he also owns, at Old Brock Road and Central Street. Derek Budarick was sitting outside his apart- ment, located in the building adjoining the store, when he and friends noticed the blaze in the area where the store and the postal outlet come together. An attempt to turn on the outdoor garden hose proved futile, so Mr. Budarick ran up into his apartment to try to get some pots and pans filled with water to douse the blaze. “I ran upstairs and lost my shoes coming back down, because they were in flames,” he said. Another tenant, a single mom whose two chil- dren are usually at home, was home alone at the time and managed to get out safely. “She was upstairs on the couch, sleeping,” when the fire broke out, neighbour Matt Peer, whose family took the woman in even as the blaze raged on, said. “She’s a single mom and she’s lost every- thing she had.” Fire Chief Bill Douglas was warmed by the local support and said the residents made sure the firefighters were well fed for the day. Pickering’s fire department received the 911 call at 11:53 a.m., said platoon chief Rick Ingram. Additional resources were also called in from fire departments in Whitchurch-Stouffville, Uxbridge, Ajax and Whitby. No one was injured in the blaze, Chief Douglas said. The fire was under control by about 3 p.m., he said, but added the second floor was intention- ally collapsed later that day for safety reasons, which means “the building is gone.” “It’s another one of our landmarks that we’ve lost,” Mr. Sabean said. He’s trying to determine if anything can be sal- vaged from the inside, which could be moved to the Pickering Museum Village or even used in a home that’s being restored, he said, Mr. Park has owned the building housing the store and apartments for about six-and-a-half years, he said. There were three structures connected, with the general store at one end, a post office in the middle and an area used for storage at the end. There were two apartments over the lower level. The three were “interlaced” and that provided a “clear fire path,” Deputy Chief Gord Ferguson said. “The fire started in the middle and spread east and west.” Given that the fire began in the post office, it was “going a long time before it was detected.” The damage is still being totalled, but Mr. Fer- guson said, “I would gather it will be more than $1 million.” The fire marshal’s office is currently investigat- ing the cause. As of Tuesday morning, investiga- tors believe an electrical problem caused the fire, “but we haven’t qualified that yet,” he said. An electrical contractor has been called in to help the fire marshal. The Claremont and District Community Asso- ciation is holding a fundraiser this Saturday to help the fire victims. It’ll take place from 1 to 6 p.m. at Claremont Park, Brock Road, south of Central Street. The event will include a barbecue, kids’ games, pie sale, Canadian Tire money collection and live entertainment. To join in the music jam, call Peter at 905-649- 8448. -- With files from Keith Gilligan PICKERING LIBRARY HISTORICAL DATABASE CLAREMONT -- Claremont General Store in this photo taken sometime between 1900 to 1910. FIRE AFTERMATH Electrical problems believed the cause of Claremont blaze ELECTRICAL from page 1 It’s another one of our landmarks that we’ve lost. John Sabean, local historian Felicia Seucharan presented scholarship for her commitment to human rights DURHAM -- For STANDing up for human rights, an Ajax student is one of this year’s Durham District School Board scholarship winners. Felicia Seucharan, of J. Clarke Richard- son Collegiate, was presented with a $500 Human Rights and Peace Scholarship dur- ing a recent school board meeting. “An involved member of the community, Felicia has organized numerous communi- ty events, fundraisers, and information ses- sions in her ongoing efforts to connect youth and educate youth about human rights’ issues,” said Martyn Beckett, director of edu- cation. Felicia is president and co-founder of STAND (Students Taking Action Now: Dar- fur), which led to the development of an Amnesty International youth group. She’s also the minister of community relations in student government and a community vol- unteer who works with Students for Interna- tional Development, the Multiple Sclerosis Society and Rouge Valley Hospital. This is the fifth year for the award, creat- ed and originally funded by Lewis Williams’ colleagues upon his retirement in an effort to promote peace and harmony. “In nominating Felicia, school staff remarked she is a student who has made a significant difference at J. Clarke Richardson and in the community,” Mr. Beckett said. She intends to study peace and conflict studies at university this fall. newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • July 15, 200917 APANNANDALECall 905-683-3210 DON’T GIVE UP GOLF JUST HIGH PRICES DON’T GIVE UP GOLF JUST HIGH PRICES www.toronto.com/annandale TWILIGHT 1/2 OFF REGULAR PRICE AFTER 2:00 P.M. DAILY *Weekday Special 2 rounds & power cart $88.00 (tax incl.) *Weekend Special 2 rounds & power cart $105.00 (tax incl.) Recession Buster Golf/Cart Tournament & Dinner Pkgs. 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Scobie’s two-footer came on the second hole of a sudden death playoff with the Optimist Central Ontario Junior Golf Champion- ship title at stake. “That was the first playoff I have ever been in, so it was really excit- ing,” says the 14 year old of the moment. “After the first swing on the first hole it settled my nerves. “I wasn’t nervous standing over the putt, but once I took it back, the nerves came on, but I was able to make it.” Entered in the 14-to-15 age bracket, the Ajax resident finished 18 holes at the Caledon Golf and Country Club in a three-way tie for first at 78, before winning in the playoff. This summer’s successful run at the top of the leaderboard began at a regional qualifier held at Win- chester in Brooklin, where Sco- bie’s first place finish advanced him to Centrals. The win at Centrals has the Ajax High School student moving on to the Optimist Canadian National Championships, Aug. 10 to 12 at Ingersol. The highlight of the summer will probably come later this month, when he tees it up at the Opti- mist International World Junior Golf Championships from July 23 to 28 at the PGA National Course in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. The course is home to the PGA Tour’s Honda Classic. “I feel I have really excelled this year,” says Scobie, who cred- its his coach, Baird Cumberland from the Jim McLean Golf School at Angus Glen, with improving his game. “I’ve been feeling real- ly good and confident about my swing and game.” A couple of wins on the Ping Junior Tour last summer helped prepare Scobie for the success he is enjoying thus far. Despite the success, his mindset heading into the next two big tournaments won’t change. “I don’t pay attention to what the other players are doing,” he says of the approach. “I just try to shoot the best score possible. I don’t try to shoot a certain score. If I just play my best, I will do well.” The goal is to continue this win- ning trend and parlay it into a golf scholarship in the States upon graduation from high school. Until then, he will continue to practice at his home course at the Deer Creek Golf Academy, take lessons at Angus Glen, and play area courses with friends for vari- ety.newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • July 15, 200918 AP Sports Brad Kelly Sports Editor bkelly@durhamregion.com newsdurhamregion.com GOLF Scobie sinks short putt for big win JASON LIEBREGTS / METROLAND AJAX -- Matthew Scobie won the Optimist Central Ontario Junior Golf Championships and will be playing in the Optimist Canadian National Championships and Optimist International World Junior Golf Championships this summer. Big win puts Ajax-Pickering in position to finish third BY BRAD KELLY bkelly@durhamregion.com AJAX -- The Ajax-Pickering Rock were so excited to hand the Owen Sound Woodsmen their first loss of the season after 14 straight wins that they celebrated twice. Although, to be fair, they didn’t really plan it that way. In what could easily be described as their best game of the year, the Rock stunned the unbeaten Woodsmen 8-7 on Sat- urday night at the Ajax Commu- nity Centre, completing a week- end sweep in Sr. B lacrosse play after registering a 13-7 home floor victory over Oshweken on Friday. The buzz coming out of the weekend was easily the win over Owen Sound. Clinging to an 8- 7 lead late in the game, the Rock closed it out and celebrated the victory, only to find that the refer- ee called a too many men on the floor penalty against the Rock at game’s end, resulting in a penal- ty shot for Owen Sound. But Rock goaltender Alex Coutts stopped Jamie Grimoldby, setting off another celebration. “I think it was a statement game for the team because we’ve been hanging in there and not know- ing our identity,” said Rock GM Paul St. John. “We weren’t sure if we were good enough to compete with the big boys. “We needed that win to know that there is a chance and maybe we can compete with those guys. They have been the favourites all year long and they still are and we know that.” What the win does is put the Rock in control of their own des- tiny heading into the regular sea- son finale in Wellington on Fri- day. A win over the 2-12-0 Duffer- ins would move the Rock (8-6-1) one point ahead of the Brooklin Merchants (9-7-0) for third place, setting up an opening-round playoff series with second-place Peterborough/Norwood (9-5-1) instead of facing first-place Owen Sound (14-1-0). The push for third is something the Rock has been striving for the past month, going 5-1 over that stretch since June 19. “We’ve got to go into Welling- ton and get the job done,” said St. John. “If we were to go in there and not win, it would be devastat- ing to us, our players and organi- zation because we’ve put ourself in such a good spot to get third place. To not get it now it wouldn’t be good at all.” THE SCOOP -- In the win over Owen Sound, the Rock held a 3- 0 lead through the first period, and built it to 5-1 at one point in the second ... Garrett Kikot had two goals, including the winner on a third-period power play. Pavel Dosley and Mike Rollings also scored two each, with sin- gles going to Garrett Kerr and Brandon Doran ... The Rock took control of Friday’s game against Oshweken in the second peri- od, erasing a 2-1 deficit after the first to storm ahead 8-5 after forty minutes ... 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You will be responsible for providing outstanding customer service in generating sales from individuals, referral groups and organizations. Do you enjoy seniors, networking, developing new ideas and relationships with the community and have exceptional sales and marketing experience? If you are looking for a career with an organization that truly values seniors please fax resume to the attention of Gina Cook, Executive Director at: (416) 264 8377 FAX or email edmccowan@kingswayarms.com by July 24th 2009, no telephone enquiries please. WILD & CRAZY, Can’t Be Lazy!! F/T Customer Service NOW! Great pay! Must like music, fun, and $$. No Sales. No Phones. No exp, no prob. NEW GRADS WEL- COME- ppl skills an asset. Call Alexis for interview 905- 668-5544 SLITTER OPERATOR For conversion of packaging films. Fluent English, good math skills, lifting required. Forklift experience and Machinery experience an asset. 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Submit resumes to:Hiring Committee Durham Mental Health Services 519 Brock St. S. Whitby, Ontario L1N 4K8 or fax to (905) 666-2976 or email: hr@dmhs.ca StarCast Scouting Services has helped many people get into Sears catalogues, Walmart & Royal Bank TV commercials, movies, Canadian Tire ads, music videos and more! Don’t Miss our Search Event in: AJAX Monday, July 20th Hilton Garden Inn 500 Beck Crescent Attend anytime between 5 pm - 8 pm No experience necessary - 3 years & up. Reg’n fee of $39 plus GST. Refunded if you do not qualify. www.StarCastScouting.com Acting/ Modeling Opportunities Line Cook Needed Full Time Position Must have Steak & Seafood Experience. Please send resume to mkopec@golfdeercreek.com Salon & Spa Help AVEDA SALON SPA look- ing for experienced stylists and estheticians. Please email resume to contactus@ lavishsalonspawhitby.com or apply within at 3500 Brock St. N. Whitby. EXPERIENCED HAIR STY- LIST required for upscale Ajax Salon, Full and part time positions available. Please call (905)427-3811. HAIRSTYLIST FULL TIME with experience. Joseph's Hairstyling Oshawa Centre. Apply in person or call Joe (905)723-9251. Careers General Help Careers General Help Careers General Help Salon & Spa Help HAIRSTYLIST, Aesthetician, Nail Technician wanted. Busy upscale Pickering sa- lon. FT/PT. Competitive wages. Training. Friendly atmosphere. Experience re- quired. Call Salon Concepts Spa 416-836-1476. PAPILLON SALON AND Spa is seeking new and ex- perienced hairstylist to join our team. Please call, (905)430-3195 for more in- formation. Skilled & Technical Help CABINET MAKER wanted with minimum 2 to 3 yrs experience, must be familiar with all cabinet making equipment, competitive ageemail: fi nefi nishes@ymail.com CLASS A MECHANIC re- quired for new shop in South Oshawa. Excellent wages. 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Assets re- quired: strong knowledge of countertop microwaves, OTR's and Whirlpool brand appliances, refrigeration li- cense an asset but not re- quired and excellent custom- er relations skills. Full time, benefi ts available after 90 days. Apply at Paddy's Mar- ket, (905) 263-8369 or fax re- sume (905) 263-1076. Office Help INSURANCE SPECIALIST. Experienced, RIBO licensed Commercial Insurance Ad- visor required for one of Durham's largest insurance brokerages. Must be capable of servicing all aspects of small to mid-sized commer- cial accounts. Profi ciency in Agency manager and Policy- works an asset. Fax re- sume to Lyn Jennings @ 905-427-4615 or email to l.jennings@fi rstdurham.com Sales Help & Agents AUTOMOTIVE SALESPER- SON required for Multi-deal- ership group. Solid remu- neration for experienced can- didate. Please send resume to: john@needacartoday.ca or call (905)743-9292. CORPORATE SALES posi- tion. Part time/Full time. Work from home. Call for de- tails. 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Call Michelle 905-213-6400. 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. 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 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-BEDROOM $810 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 APARTMENT plus attic, newly renovated. Central residential location. Laundry, parking, no pets $995/mnth fi rst/last. Includes heat and water, available im- mediately 905-404-9447. 2-BEDROOM BASEMENT apt avail August 1st, Heat, hydro, water included. $715/mo fi rst/last. ALSO: 2- BEDROOM main fl oor, Available September 1st. $850/month Inclusive. Both in small quiet 5-plex. No smoking/pets. Suitable for adult lifestyle. (905)728- 9257 3 BEDROOM apartment close to the Oshawa Center, $1125/month, located on a court near civic auditorium, Hwy#2, and school. Available September 1st. 905-436-2895. 50 ADELAIDE ST. 290 & 300 Mary St. Bachelor, 1 & 2 bedrooms starting from $795; Elevator access. Within walking distance to downtown. Near Durham College and Oshawa Hospital. Bus stop located in front of building. 905-720-3934. www.skyline- online.ca Condominium Suites in Oshawa 2 & 3 Bdrm's Free Utilities, Parking. Senior's, Retiree's & GM Discounts 905-728-4993 A MUST SEE! Kendalwood Whitby. Bright, clean 1-bed- room, eat-in kitchen, full bath, balcony, parking, cable. Suits single working female non-smoker/pets. Near shop- ping/buses. $700 all inclu- sive. (905)432-8130 A VERY CLEAN 2-bdrm, North Oshawa, Ormond Drive. Parking, laundry. Ex- ceptionally large living room. $1095/mo inclusive. Avail. immediately. Close to UOIT. 905-718-7832 ADELAIDE/TOWNLINE, 1- bedroom apartment, $675/in- clusive, laundry, on bus route, prefer non-smoker, available August 1st, No pets. First/last required. (905)434-6585 or (705)696- 3372 or ahfi nnigan@ hotmail.com Apartments & Flats for RentA ADULT OCCUPIED Near Oshawa Centre. Quiet, smaller building. Clean 2 bedroom unit large living- room and large kitchen. In- cludes heat fridge stove, laundry, parking, $850. (905)723-0393 AJAX, 2-BEDROOM base- ment apt., separate en- trance, livingroom, large kitchen, own laundry, air, 2 parking, $875 utilities includ- ed. No pets/smoking, Available immediately. 905- 428-2637 AJAX, Harwood/Kingston Rd. 2-bdrm bright spacious apartment, parking, separate entrance, living/dining separ- ate areas. First/last, no smoking/pets $850/month, inclusive. References. Available Aug.. 1st. 905- 619-0392 or 416-414-4221. AJAX, Lake Driveway/Har- wood. 1-bdrm furnished bsmt apt. Parking, laundry, transit. 1 minute walk to lake. $650+1/3 utilities. First/last, references/credit check. Avail. immediately. No smok- ing/pets. (905)686-4577 AJAX, SALEM/BAYLY. Large one bedroom base- ment apt. Shared laundry, parking. Available now, $800 inclusive. Condo- lyn Mgt. 905 428-9766 AJAX, Westney/Sullivan. New 1-bedroom plus living room basement apartment. Separate entrance & laundry. Parking. Available immedi- ately. No pets/smoking. $800 including utilities. Call Mu- jeeb at 416-666-2649 AJAX- OXFORD Towers. Spacious apartments, quiet bldg, near shopping, GO. Pool. 2-bedroom & 3-bed- room from $1029/mo. Plus parking. Available July/Au- gust 1st. 905-683-8571, 905-683-8421 ALEXANDRA PARK, OSHAWA Large 1 & 2 bed- room, "Old charm building." Totally renovated, new kitch- en/bath, hardwood fl oors. In- house laundry, intercom. Parkview. Near Hospital. No pets. (905)743-9383, 496simcoe@gmail.com AMAZING! HUGE luxurious 1200sq. ft., 2 bedroom, de- luxe apartment in house for rent in Whitby. Includes; all appliances and utilities, laun- dry, parking for 2 cars, cable, air, big yard plus many ex- tras! Available Sept 1. No smoking. No pets. $1180 per month. First and last re- quired. Call 905-903-0220. AVAILABLE AUGUST 1ST Spacious 2-bedroom base- ment, Pickering Village on bus route. Near amenities. 2 parking, utilities, basic cable, hi-speed internet included. $900/month. No smok- ing/pets 905-683-1202. AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY clean, spacious, 2 bedroom apartment, in lower level semi, laundry, parking, utilities included, Central Park /Bond, $850 per mo. lst/last references. Call Mark (905)723-8610. BAY RIDGES, near Go train, large 2-bedroom basement apt., separate entrance, in- cluded. fridge, stove, laun- dry, 2 parking, share utilities, fi rst/last, august 1st. $850/month. Call (905)420- 1688 BOWMANVILLE, Waverly area, large 1-bedroom, approx 1000sq.ft. 4 appli- ances, own laundry, 4pc bath, gas fi replace, parking, $775/inclusive, no smok- ing/pets. Mins to 401/OPG. August 1st. (905)449-2867. BRAND NEW 1-bedroom basement, quiet upscale country home. Sound proof, sub-fl oors, separate en- trance, 401/115/GO Bus, lots of parking. $875/month, in- clusive. Laundry available. No smoking/pets. Available Aug-1st. (905)987-4608. COURTICE, 2 bedroom apartment, quiet neighbour- hood, gas fi replace, private laundry, recently updated, new fl ooring, large living- room, patio, 2 parking. $1000/inclusive. Available August/fl exible, (905)436- 6312 Apartments & Flats for RentA COURTICE, LARGE 2-bed- room basement apt., in- cludes laundry, utilities, 2 car parking. $899 / month. Sept. lst. 3 bedroom main fl oor hardwood, central air, gar- age, 5 applainces, August. lst. $1175. heat included. Call Cindy (905)432-3222 (LM) COURTICE- Bright, 1-bdrm. walkout bsmnt. apt. Separate entrance, parking, 4pc. bath, c/air, cable No smok- ing/pets. Suits single pro- fessional. $700/mo. inclu- sive. First/last/references. July 25th/Aug-1st. 1. 905- 436-9228. EXECUTIVE apartment, Ajax's Deer Creek golf course, fully furnished, own entrance, marble bath, very quiet. Suits corpora- tions, visiting executives. References, $1,499+utilities. www.electricityforum.com/ rental.htm 905-426-9119 or rwh@rogers.com HWY. 2 & VALLEY FARM, 1-bdrm walk-in basement, split level, sep. entrance, bright, spacious, windows, A/C. $750/inclusive. Avail. Immediately. No pets. Call (905)831-0415. LOFT BACHELOR APART- MENT with 4 piece bath, fridge, stove, cable, quiet central Oshawa. $625 all in- clusive available immediate- ly. Call Justin (905)922-5055 LUXURY 1200SQ.FT. 1- BEDROOM apartment. First fl oor of large home in Picker- ing. Fireplace. Pool. 5 appli- ances, Jacuzzi. internet and satellite. $1050/month, available August 1st. 416- 451-7860. LUXURY APARTMENTS. Enjoyable, Upscale Living. 333 Simcoe St N, Oshawa. 3 Bedroom Penthouse. $2050/mth. 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 NEW 1-BEDROOM apart- ment, Pickering. Prefer sin- gle person. Close to 401/GO/shopping. No smok- ing/pets. $650/month, all in- clusive. Available immediate- ly. (647)293-9469 NORTH OSHAWA New basement apt. 1-bedroom C/A, central vac, ceramic, carpet, laundry, parking, fi rst/last. work references. Close to amenities. $790/month all inclusive. No pets. 905-728-8332. NORTH OSHAWA, Quiet Adult Lifestyle 14-plex, very clean, 1 & 2 bedroom with balconies, $805/$865 month, includes, heat, hydro, park- ing. Call (905)435-6023. No pets. NORTHEAST Oshawa, cozy 1-bedroom +den upper fl oor, central air, suitable for professional/couple. Avail. immediately First/last, no smoking. $750/mo plus hy- dro. (905)720-2307. ONE BEDROOM basement apartment in Whitby. Separ- ate entrance, close to amenities, $700/month, all inclusive, with satellite and laundry. No pet/smoking. First/last. (905)721-1862. OSHAWA 2-BDRM smoke- free building, quiet 5-plex, 577 Lansdowne Dr, near all amenities. Suitable for adults. Hardwood, balcony, 1-parking. $895/month inclu- sive. Laundry available. No dogs. (905)433-4137. OSHAWA 2-BEDROOM apt., basement of triplex. Near all amenities, $850/month, parking & utilities included. Available immediately. Call (905)721- 2821. OSHAWA spacious clean 1- bdrm apt, upper fl oor of house, freshly painted, laun- dry, parking a/c. No dogs. Avail August 1st. $850-inclu- sive, fi rst/last. 289-200-2344 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 REGENCY PLACE Seniors Building ASK ABOUT OUR MOVE-IN SPECIALS! 1 & 2 Bdrms utilities incl. On site staff 24/7. Weekly bus to grocery shopping. Handrails in halls, Automatic door openers Full Activity Calendar, Close to 401 Safe secure environment. 15 Regency Cres. (Mary St. & Hickory St) 1-866-979-4793 www.realstar.ca 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 KING/RITSON, bright 2 bedroom apartment on 2nd fl oor of house, close to downtown, all amenities, laundry, parking available. August 1st. $850 all inclu- sive. (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, 293 Montrave St, 2-bedroom, $810/month, in- clusive. 208 Centre St. S., Large 2-bedroom in adult- lifestyle building, $1000/month plus heat/hy- dro. 118 Bloor St.W, 2-bed- room, $805/inclusive. No pets. August lst. 905-723- 1647, 905-720-9935. OSHAWA, 1-BEDROOM basement apt., new wash- room, new kitchen, laminate fl ooring, lots of windows, $775/month. Available Au- gust 1st. Call (905)430-9085 OSHAWA, ADELAIDE/ MARY, upper duplex, clean, bright, 1-bedroom apartment. Parking and utilities included. $600/month. References required. First/last. Available Sep. 1. Call (905)668-1316. OSHAWA, BRAND new 1- bedroom basement apart- ment, private entrance, 5-appliances, A/C, parking, no pets/smoking, $695/month, all inclusive. Available immediately. Close to all amenities. (905)723- 3627. OSHAWA, Clean, new build- ing, 1-bedroom, $750/month, available Sept. 1-bedroom, available Sept/Oct 1st, $750/month, inclusive. 2- bedroom plus den, $960/month, available Au- gust. Appliances, parking & utilities included. 905-438- 9715. 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, SPACIOUS three bedroom, 4-plex with full basement. Free parking, quiet residential area. 719 Cypress St. Own yard. $920/month, plus Hydro/Gas. Call (905)410-7318. WHITBY immaculate 1 & 2 bedroom, central. Available Sept 1st.. $799 & $938, ap- pliances, heat, water, laundry facilities and parking. 905- 666-1074 or 905-493-3065. Apartments & Flats for RentA OSHAWA: PARK/401, 1- bdrm, 4-pc. bath incl. jacuzzi tub, separate shower, must- see raised kitchen, quiet neighbourhood, 2-car park- ing, laundry available, $720/+hydro, fi rst/last, Au- gust 1st. (905)438-9200. PICKERING - Brock/401 de- tached 2 storey 3 bdrm., 4 pc. ensuite, fi replace, good deck. $1150/mo. + utilities. Avail. Aug. 1. 1 bedroom basement, $750 mo. 905- 427-6368 or 416-315-1644. 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 WHITES RD, south of 401. Upper fl oor semi. 3-bdrm. Large living rm/dining rm. Shared laun- dry/backyard. Available August. $1200/mo park- ing/utilities included. No pets/smoking. 416-432-4566. 416-575-1051. PICKERING, 1 BEDROOM basement apartment. Whites/Hwy 2. Separate en- trance. $700/mo, utilities in- cluded except for cable. No pets. Available now. Rose (905)837-9089 or (416)844- 3042. PICKERING, Brock/Dell- brook, newly renovated 3- bdrm bsmt apt. Sep entrance w/walk-out, Close to bus/parks and schools. Avail. immediately. No smok- ing/pets. (416)731-9702 PICKERING, Kingston/Brock Rd. Walk-out bright, spa- cious 2 bedroom basement apartment. 1-parking, laundry, 4pc bath. Fireplace, eat-in kitchen, backyard. No smoking. $1000/mo Available. immediately. (905)686-4037. PICKERING, Major Oaks/Valley Farm. Large 2- bdrm legal bsmt. Sep en- trance, laundry, a/c, cable, parking. $800/mo+1/3 utilities. 1-year lease. No smoking/pets. Avail. immedi- ately. Credit check, fi rst/last. (905)426-3469 PORT WHITBY 1722/1724 Dufferin St. Newly renovated spacious 2-bedrooms $835. Available immediately/Sep- tember 1st. Laundry/park- ing, walk to GO, 401/Brock St. Near sports arena/shop- ping. 1-800-693-2778 SIMCOE/MILL OSHAWA, near 401. Nice, clean, quiet building, near shopping, transportation. Utilities in- cluded. 1-bedroom, $799; 2- bedroom $869, available- now, fi rst/last. (905)436-7686 until 8pm, (289)274-0014. 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 2-BDRM +den apt, main fl oor. Freshly decorated/balcony/garage parking/laundry. In quiet 6-plex in central Whitby. $990/mo all inclusive. First/last plus references. Avail Aug 1st/immediately. 905-668-5558. Apartments & Flats for RentA WHITBY PLACE 1 & 2 bed. Landscaped grounds. Balco- nies, laundry & parking. Access to Hwy. 401 & public transit. Near shopping & schools. 900 Dundas St. E. (Dundas St. & Garden St) 905-430-5420 www.realstar.ca Whitby's Best Building newly renovated suite 2-BEDROOM extra-large in clean, quiet bldg, freshly painted, beautiful Whitby neighbourhood. Ideal adult lifestyle bldg. insuite storage, onsite laundry. Incredible value! SENIORS DISCOUNT 905-668-7758 viewit.ca (vit #17633) WHITBY, 1-bedroom base- ment apartment. Laundry, parking, walk to downtown and all amenities, quiet area. $675/month. Single male preferred. Available immedi- ately. (905)985-8503 WHITBY, 2 & 3 bedrooms from $950 all inclusive. Close to all amenities. Offi ce hours 9-5, Monday - Friday. (905)430-1877 WHITBY-HUGE, bright, 1- bdrm. bsmt. apt. New kitch- en, gas fi replace, quiet neighbourhood. $725/mo. 1- car parking. No smok- ing/pets. Avail. immediately. Furnished or unfurnished. Call (905)493-2856. WHITBY-Large quiet 1-bdrm, 10ft ceilings, huge windows, new kitchen, fresh paint, new carpet, bath, fi replace, park- ing, near GO/amenities. No smoking/pets. Suitable for professional couple, available immediately. (416)498-4770, (416)577- 8963. Condominiums for RentC !A LUXURY CONDO 2- BDRM, 2-bath, Bond/Sim- coe, Oshawa. Balcony, Dark laminate fl oors, spacious, 5-stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, A/C, parking. No pets/smoking. $1,200/month, +utilities. (416)324-1010. 3-BEDROOM CONDO, 2 bathrooms, Pickering Park- way location, close to all amenities, solarium, parking, no pets/smoking, $1299/mo plus hydro, fi rst/last. (905)432-8026. AJAX, 2-BEDROOM, 2-bath, swimming pool, sauna, close to all amenities, $1200/month, plus Hydro. No pets/smoking. Available July 31st. (905)626-2151 call af- ter 7pm. CONDO ON THE LAKE - Port of Newcastle. Beautiful bright waterfront 2 bdrm. Condo 3 yrs new. Stainless steel appl. Ensuit W/D $1200.00 + utilities Kevin - 905-213-9104 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 NEWLY RENOVATED con- do, Guildwood area, 2-bed- room, 2-bath, laundry fa- cilities, 7-appliances, 24/hr security, rec center, available immediately. $1250/month, all inclusive. (416)267-0953. Houses for Rent 4-BEDROOM DETACHED house, c/a, new gas furnace, fridge/stove, washer/dryer. Fenced back yard, separate garage. Central Oshawa. Immediately. $1200/month+ utilities, fi rst/last, referenc- es/credit check. (905)985- 6575, leave message. Houses for Rent AJAX, 34 Dominy Dr., huge 4-bedroom upper level, 2.5 baths, double garage, c/air, central vac, fi rst/last re- quired. $1500/month plus 50% utilities. Available Aug 1st. (647)831-7816 BOWMANVILLE 3-BDRM house in Waverly area, hard- wood/ceramic fl ooring, a/c, laundry, large kitchen, walk- out to backdeck, large back- yard, 3-bathroom, 2park- ing spots+garage, no smok- ing/pets, $1250/mnth +65% of utilities. avail. Aug/Sept. 1st. (905)955-0053 DOWNTOWN WHITBY 3- bdrms detached, 4 applianc- es, large backyard. $1200/mo + utilities. Close to all amenities. Avail. immedi- ately. 905-655-2436 or 905- 666-8811 OSHAWA, LARGE 2-storey plus loft, 2 kitchens, 5 bed- rooms, 7 appliances, hard- wood fl ooring, newly painted, close to all amenities, $1625 plus utilities. Available imme- diately. 905-430-9085, 905- 391-8090. PICKERING fi rst fl oor, Spa- cious 3-bedroom 1-1/2 baths, large livingroom, 2-parking, laundry, utilities included, 4-appliances, near GO, ac- cess to yard, private drive, immaculate, good neighbour- hood, $1400/mo. (905)420- 4269 PICKERING, Whites/Strouds Lane. 4-bdrm semi detached house main fl oor $1350 +utilities, near all amenities. No smoking/pets. Availability negotiable. First/last, refer- ences. Call Jerome 905-839- 0340 WHITBY 3 + 1 BEDROOM bungalow, whole house, large lot, 5 appliances, Dun- lop St. W. $1250 plus utilities. Available immediat- ley. Call Cindy (905)432- 3222 (LM) WHITBY, TAUNTON/AN- DERSON. three bedroom townhouse, 5-appliances, garage, A/C, avail. July/Au- gust $1200+ utilities. Con- dolyn Mgt 905 428-9766 Why Rent? Owning is Cheaper! First time buyers Only. Free list of homes, with pictures available with no money down! From $900mth. 1-800-596-2052 Use ID# 1065 Townhouses for RentT A+ TOWNHOUSE, 3 bed- room plus basement, modern design. Whitby Shores. Walk to GO Train/Bus, waterfront trail. $1300/month, plus utilities. First/last. No smok- ing. Available August 1st. Call 905-718-5753 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 HILLCREST HEIGHTS, Oshawa now has 3 and 4 bedroom townhouse units available. $1100 and up plus gas. Hydro included. Please call 905-576-9299 OPEN HOUSE Sat-Sun 1pm-4pm, TAUNTON TER- RACE 3 bedroom townhous- es. Ensuite laundry. Land- scaped 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 PICKERING, 3-bedroom townhouse, HWY #2/401, 2-1/2 baths, A/C, 5 applianc- es, double garage, fi nished den, near amenities. $1,385 plus utilities. No smoking. First/last. Available Au- gust-1st. (416)455-1743. Rooms for Rent & WantedR AJAX- Large, clean Fur- nished rooms with walk in closet in large quiet home. Share entire house. Phone, cable, laundry. $550/mo, fi rst/last. No smoking/pets. Bus route. Available Aug1. furnished clean room in quiet home Hwy2/Harwood$420. 416-893-0140 BASEMENT APARTMENT for rent near Durham Col- lege. $900/month, fi rst/last. Utilities included. Wireless in- ternet in house. Call Marcus 289-240-0774. 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 Campers, Trailers, Sites 1997 36' TRAVELAIRE Park Model Trailer. 2-slides, a/c, bay window. Rear master, queen bed. Large shaded site close to lake. $13,500. Stoney Point Resort 705- 696-2107. BALSAM LAKE Fenelon Falls, new trailers for sale on waterfront sites, used trailers on sites. Housekeeping Cottages for rent. Seasonal boat dock rentals. sandybeachtrailercourt.com 1-877-887-2550 FOR SALE - SUNSET trail- er, 19'6" 2008, fully loaded, double axle. Only used twice. $11,000. (905)668-5141, Whitby. Lost & FoundL I AM STILL 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 AP- PRECIATED. HE IS GREAT- LY MISSED BY HIS FAMI- LY. LOST MONDAY July 6/09, Bayridges area, Grey female indoor cat with white patch on chest. Goes by the name Annie. 8-years old. Please call Rita (416)837-4108. CompanionsC MALE 56 wishing to meet fe- male, honest and sincere for long lasting relationship. Please reply to File #388 Oshawa This Week, P.O. Box 481, Oshawa, Ontario L1H 7L5 Health & Homecare LOOK GREAT. FEEL GREAT. LOSE WEIGHT. Results Guaranteed. Get a free info kit and no-obligation consultation. Sign up today, Save $200. Call Herbal Mag- ic 1-800-926-4363. Market Basket SOBCZAK RASPBERRIES Pickers Wanted Raspberries For Sale 905-725-3090 401 Oshawa Victoria St. 500 m Raspberry FarmBrock St.Lake Ontario Whitby newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • July 15, 200922 AP EXHIBITORS WANTED Heart of Country Craft & Gift Show General Motors Centre, Oshawa October 16, 17 & 18, 2009 www.showsdurhamregion.com Audrey – 905 426-4676 X257 -------------------------------------------- Christmas Craft Show Kingsway College, Oshawa Sunday, November 29, 2009 www.showsdurhamregion.com Audrey – 905 426-4676 X257 ------------------------------------------- Do You Have a Sports Program or Children's Activity? 13th Fall Registration Show at Pickering Town Centre Thursday, August 20th, Friday, August 21st, Saturday August 22nd For vendor information please call Cori-Ann Harness 905.683.5110 X228 AUCTION MODEL HOME BUILDER’S CLEARANCE SALE! Friday June 12, 2009 St. Volodymyr Cultural Centre 1280 Dundas Street West (3rd Line & Dundas) Oakville, ON 0REVIEW PM s !UCTION AT PM * Chandeliers * Rugs * Lamps * (OME $ÏCOR ,IMITED %DITION !RT -IRRORS 3PORTS -EMORABILIA (IGH %ND $ESIGNER 3ELECT &URNITURE 3!6% (5.$2%$3 3!6% 4(/53!.$3 !2%! 25'3 Beautiful one of a kind hand KNOTTED WOOL 0ERSIAN 2UGS s 4ABRIZ .AIN 3HIRAZx 6ALUED UP TO s #ONTEMPORARY AND 4RADITIONAL $ESIGNS from Belgium "IDS STARTING AT PER PIECE $%3)'.%2 #(!.$%,)%23 $INING AND (ALLWAY ,IGHTING #RYSTAL )RON #EILING -OUNTS 0ENDANTS 6ANITY &IXTURES 3AVE UP TO IN THIS CATEGORY 02).43 -)22/23 Assortment of 7ILDLIFE #ONTEMPORARY AND 4RADITIONAL !RT 0ALACE MIRRORS $RESSING MIRRORS 6ANITY MIRRORS 6ENETIAN MIRRORS !SSORTED 3IZES and finishes!"IDS STARTING AT &52.)452% ,EATHER 3OFA 3ETS PC 2ECLINERS 3ECTIONALS #ONTEMPORARY $ESIGNS 4RADITIONAL 3OFA 3ETS Bids STARTING AT PER PIECE Saturday, July 18, 2009 Khan’s Auction Barn 2699 Brock Rd N Pickering, ON Preview 12pm • Auction at 1pm ESTATE AUCTION Stapleton Auctions,Newtonville, Friday, July 17th, 5:00 p.m. Selling the attractive contents from two Port Hope apartments and the antiques from a New- castle Antique Estate: 5 pc. Duncan Phyfe Dining Room Table; 5 Pc. Walnut Dinette; Drop Leaf Table; Loveseat/Wingback Chair; Chesterfi eld Suite; Lazy Boy; Occ. Chairs; Occ. Tables; 3pc. Breakfast Set; 5pc. Maple Bedroom Suite; Ant. 7 Drawer Dresser; Cedar Chest; TV Entertainment Unit; 3pc. Wrought Iron Patio Set; Air Conditioner; China Glass; 17 Old Decoys; Tools; Crocks; Chop Saw; Tool Set; Garden tools; New novelty store items; etc. etc. No Pets allowed. Preview after 2:00 p.m. Terms: Cash, App. Cheque, Visa, M/C, Interac. 10% Buyers Premium Auctioneers Frank and Steve Stapleton 905.786.2244, 1.800.263.9886 www.stapletonauctions.com 'estate specialists since 1971' CORNEIL'S AUCTION BARN Friday July 17th at 4:30 p.m. located 3 miles East of Little Britain on Kawartha Lakes Rd. 4. The property of Joyce Wakelin of Cannington plus others, 3pcs Moorecroft, 9pc walnut dining room set, oak buffet, oak sideboard, sq oak dining room table, rnd kitchen table and chairs, oak dresser and mirror, chesterfi eld and chair, lazy boy chair, marble mantle clock, parlour tables, Duncan Phyfe ta- ble, chandelier, clarinet, Danby portable A/C, Berkel meat slic- er, quilts, modern bedroom suite, maple bunk beds, maple bed, single Craftmatic bed, qty of reddi racking, Frigidaire black side by side fridge, Frigidaire upright freezer, Frigidaire all fridge, serger sewing machine, English & Western saddles, Ryan 3.5 Hp aerator, 14' fi berglass canoe, 5 seater Sun Dol- phin pedal boat, 99 Mazda Protege, Qty of china, glass house- hold and collectable items. Don & Greg Corneil Auctioneers 1241 Salem Rd., Little Britain (705) 786-2183 for more info. or pictures go to: www.theauctionadvertiser.com/DCorneil Open for viewing Thursday from 8:30 am to 5pm and 7pm to 9pm and Friday morning at 9am WED. JULY 22 - 10AM-at MCLEAN AUC- TION CENTER-LINDSAY estate sale, antiques, featuring excellent antique barber's chair - red leather/white enamel, antique pine corner cup- board, open pine cupboard, large pine wardrobe, oak dining table 4 pressback chairs, china cabinet, bedroom suites, excellent sofa sets, leather couch, wicker set, beautiful mirror, antique pine bench, pine blanket boxes, excellent china, glass, blue crystal, tea sets, depression glass, carnival, Lladro & Royal Doulton fi gurines, silverware, 12 pl set dinnerware Minton Felicity, qty of paintings, prints, collectables, tin toys, hockey cards, stamps, coins, woodworking, hand & power tools, old tools, 73 Chev Malibu, excellent condition, only 23, 718 miles. note sale time 10am, don't miss this interesting large sale, selling double ring, MCLEAN AUCTIONS 705-324-2783 view list/photos at www.mcleanauctions.com HAYDON AUCTION BARN Sat. July 18th @ 4:00 pm Collectible Coins (see web site for list) antique dining set, artwork, glassware, collectibles, electronics,etc. (see web site for photos) Terms of Sale. Cash, Interac, Visa or M/C. Take Durham #57 to Concession Rd. 8 (Fire Hall) then east º mile to 2498 Concession Rd. 8 Haydon Rod Smith - Auctioneer (905) 263-4402 http://haydonauctionbarn.com WEDNESDAY, JULY 22th: 4:45p.m. NO SALE Regular sales will resume on Wed. July 22nd at 4:45p.m. Sale Managed and Sold by NEIL BACON AUCTIONS LTD. 905-985-1068 Card of Thanks JAMIE The McMaster family would like to send their sincere thanks to the staff at Stewart Homes for their continuous love and care of our recently departed loved one, Jamie. Jamie spent 14 cherished and happy years at Stewart Homes with his extended family. Even though Jamie had many physical challenges, our friends at Stewart Homes helped him to have a fully enjoyable and rewarding life. Jamie taught us many things about the meaning of life and we will all miss him very much. Articles for SaleA 2 SEADOOS & TRAILER 2002RX & 2003GTX-DI, 6 life jackets, 2 tubes.. call 905-263-4196- $13,500 BED, ALL new Queen ortho- pedic, mattress, box spring in plastic, cost $900, selling $275. Call (416)779-0563 Vendors WantedV Articles for SaleA 2004 CARGO TRAILER for sale. Size, 5x8.ft. complete with ladder racks. Single ax- le. Great shape. $1,800. 14.ft. Aluminum boat w/9.8 Mercury motor, $900. Phone (905)579-5574. Vendors WantedV 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. (905)728-4043. CEDAR TREES for sale, starting from $4.00 each. Planting available. Free De- livery. Call Bob 705-341- 3881. HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS Best Price, Best Quality. All Shapes & Colours. Call 1-866-585-0056 www.thecoverguy.ca Articles for SaleA CONSTRUCTION EQUIP- MENT B.E. Larkin Equip- ment Ltd. Kubota Construc- tion, New Holland Construc- tion used equipment. Dur- ham, Clarington, Northum- berland Sales Rep Jim (647)284-0971 COUNTRY STYLE COUCH and matching wing chair. Ruffl ed cushion back, and skirt. Beautiful Victorian fl oral pattern in excellent condition. $450. 905-706-5484 HAY FOR sale. 4x5 round bales, $30. Alfalfa, Red Clover, Timithy. (905)436- 2155 HOT TUB COVERS Custom covers, all sizes and shapes, $425 tax and delivery included. Pool safety covers. We will not be beat on price and quality. Guaranteed. 905-259-4514. www.durhamcovers.com HOT TUB/SPA, great tub, must sell, still has warranty, 5HP pumps, 5.5kw, heater, $2,995. Call 905-409-5285 WHITE DRESSER w/hutch $75. Call (905)686-8695 Articles for SaleA HOT TUBS, 2008 models, fully loaded, full warranty, new in plastic, cost $8000, sacrifi ce $3,900. 416-779- 0563. MAYTAG WASHER & dryer. Good working condition. $150/both. Call (905)839- 4535 NEW COUNTERTOPS Lower prices than big box stores, WE INSTALL. High- end sale ends July 31st!! www.prestolam.com. Dis- count Quality Countertops, 499 Walton St. Cobourg (905)372-8969. Only 30-min- ute drive from Oshawa. PIANO FOR SALE - Teach- er's Studio Baldwin, black. Excellent condition, great tone, and action. $2000. Call (905)831-2073. POOL TABLE, professional series 1" slate, new in box with accessories, cost $4500, selling $1395. 416- 779-0563 SOFA $200. 2 chairs $135/each. 4 end tables $35/each & $20/each. Dining table, 4 chairs $150. Lamps $35, $15, Antique dresser $200 & more. (905)420-0091 SWING STAGE & Equip- ment, tools & some power tools, all you need for six to work is transport. Best offer. (905)430-6560 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 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. Pets, Supplies, Boarding CHOCOLATE labs, fi rst shots, dewormed, vet checked, home raised. Well socialized and good with kids. $600. Ready July 29th. Call (705)932-1502. GORGEOUS GOLDEN- DOODLE Babies, great col- ours from Parti’s to red, apri- cot, cream & black, silky soft, extremely low to non shed. 705-437-2790. www.doodletreasures.com Cars for Sale 1992 EAGLE TALON, awd turbo, 126 k, $3699., 1994 GMC P/K 4 X 4, $2999., 2000 Mazda MPV $3999, 2000 Honda Odyssey $3999., 2000 Chevy express van, full size, $3999., others from $1499 up, certifi ed and e-tested, free 6 month war- ranty. (905) 683-7301 or (905) 424-9002. www.kellyandsonsauto.com NEED A CAR? 100% Credit Guaranteed, Your job is your credit, some down payment may be required. 200 cars in stock Call 877-743-9292 or apply online at www.needacartoday.ca Cars WantedC ! ! $ ! AARON & LEO Scrap Cars & Trucks Wanted. Cash paid 7 days/week any- time. Please call 905-426- 0357. ! ! ! A - ALL SCRAP CARS, old cars & trucks wanted. Cash paid. Free pickup. Call Bob anytime (905)431-0407. ADAM & RON'S SCRAP cars, trucks, vans. Pay cash, free pick up 7 days/week (anytime) (905)424-3508 ! 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). Cards of Thanks Cards of Thanks Residential/Commercial Interior & Exterior BESTWAY PROPERTY SERVICESBESTWAY PROPERTY SERVICES • Lawns • Plumbing • Renovations • Emergency Services • Gardens • Electrical • Painting • 7 days/wk 905-409-4920 No job too big or small FREE FREE estimates National Remodelling Company Seeks EXPERIENCED RENOVATORS. Need Own Tools & Vehicle. $25-$30 per hour. Phone: 416-261-4496 or apply on-line: www.handymanconnection.ca Call Dan for a FREE Estimate 905.436.9823 or Cell: 905.243.1459 Interiors / Exterior • Commercial / Residential Over 25 Years Experience • Competitive Prices T H E C U T TING EDGE • SHINGLES • FLATS • EAVESTROUGH • SKYLIGHTS • ALUMINUM • CAULKING • CHIMNEY POINTING ROOFING Over 20 Years Experience! ROBERT LANDRY Durham: 905-686-9977 Toronto: 416-607-6376 Free Leaf Guard with New Roof Installation! (up to 150 feet) Home Improvement Painting & Decorating Home Improvement LEAKY BASEMENT? Foundation Repairs Weeping Tiles Water Proofi ng Parging (Dig by hand) 30 year warranty Call (905)442-0068 ATTENTION TO DETAIL CONTRACTING Complete Basements, Bathrooms & Kitchens Crown Moulding Baseboards & Doors Interior Tiling, Hardwood & Laminate Flooring 905-621-0815 MJH MASONRY Repairs, All Brick & Blockwork Chimney rebuilds, property clean- ups and exterior painting. 905-260-0686 Home Improvement Painting & Decorating Home Improvement TBG Aluminum Siding ~ Soffi t ~ Facia Free Estimates Call Bruce 905-410-6947 Garbage Removal/Hauling A1 1/2 PRICE JUNK REMOVAL!! All Junk Removed. Homes, Yards, Businesses, etc. We do all the loading. Seniors Discounts. Cheap and fast Service! In Service for 25yrs. John (Local) 310-5865 HandymanH NEED A FRIEND WITH A TRUCK? ● Junk Removal ● Gen. 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CASEY, Heather - At Rouge Valley - Centenary Hospital on Monday, July 13, 2009, Heather passed away with her husband Charles, son Peter and daughter Tara at her side, after a courageous battle with cancer. Beloved daughter of Shirley and Joseph Welsh. Loving mother in-law of Melissa, and proud grandmother of Quinten. Dear sister of John (Marie). The family will receive friends at the MCEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Old Kingston Road, Pickering Village (Ajax), 905-428-8488 from 2-4 & 7-9 pm on Thursday. The funeral mass will be held at Holy Redeemer Roman Catholic Church, 796 Eyer Drive, Pickering on Friday July 17, 2009 at 11:00am. Interment in Pine Ridge Memorial Gardens, Ajax. In lieu of fl owers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Centenary Hospital Oncology Unit would be appreciated. A Book of condolence may be signed at www.mceachine-funeral.ca WATTERS, Geraldine - Passed away peacefully on Sunday July 12, 2009 in her 85th year. Beloved wife of the late Walter and dear mother of Carolyn, James (Beverley), Helen and John. Loving grandmother of Blake, Mary-Ellen, Corrina, Tyler, Jay, Joey, Tim and Jenn. Great grandmother to Andrea, Laura, Sydney, Reilly, Shane, Shaylynne, Nathan, Vivianne, James and Alec. She will be greatly missed by family and friends. The family will receive friends at the MCEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME (28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax, 905-428-8488) from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm on Tuesday July 14, 2009. The Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Wednesday July 15, 2009 at 11:00am. Interment Pine Ridge Memorial Gardens. If one so desires, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Society of Ontario or Mt. Sinai Hospital. WOOD-BUCHOWSKI, Kathy "Rosey" - Peacefully after a short battle with cancer on Monday, July 13, 2009 surrounded by family. Her beautiful spirit will be sadly missed by her loving husband John and her cherished children Joshua and Jesse. 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