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The Bundle is available to customers who subscribe to at least two select services; see bell.ca/bellbundle. Pickering Pickering Town Centre 905 837-1212 Whitby Whitby Mall 905 725-1212 cityofpickering.com Your Fall Leisure Guide will arrive next week! preview online August 1 registration begins: August 6 for Aquatics August 10 for Leisure Get Ready to Register!Auf Wiedersehen, sucka. The GTI Mk V. Pre-tuned in Deutschland. Pickering Volkswagen Inc. 503 Kingston Rd. Pickering Sales Hotline: 905-420-9700 The original hot hatch is here, and it’s spec’d for ‘09 with a turbocharged 200 hp 2.0-litre engine, sport suspension, a DSG with Tiptronic® and paddle shifting. ‘09 GTI www.pvw.com Pressrun 50,400 • 24 pages • Optional 3 week delivery $6/$1 newsstand PICKERING Friday, July 31, 2009 NNews ews AAddveverr titisseerrTHE RON PIETRONIRO / METROLAND SCARBOROUGH -- City of Pickering animal services officer Trevor De Cristofaro checked on his buddies Cali and Bud. The Pickering Animal Services Shelter is once again overflowing with cats awaiting homes. Abused cat looking for new home BY KRISTEN CALIS kcalis@durhamregion.com PICKERING -- Buddy is one lucky cat. After a Good Samaritan witnessed the kitten being thrown from a moving car, Pickering Animal Services picked him up and nursed him back to health. Now the ideal lap-cat is ready for a new home. “You pick him up and he just purrs,” said Lindsey Brenner, Animal Services supervisor. Buddy is just one of about 30 cats currently residing at the shelter, most of them kittens. “We have seen an increase in cats and kit- tens being left at the front door,” Ms. Brenner said. Many are black cats, who are often over- looked for superstitious reasons. Nine-week- old Gary was left in a cardboard box with two siblings outside the shelter. The shelter is also boasting a new resident, Carissa, a one-eyed Persian. There’s currently one dog, Jasmine, an Aus- tralian Shepherd/Collie, who’s ready for a home. She was found running in and out of traffic around Hwy. 401, adding to the unusu- ally high number of dogs surrendered. “It seems like this year we always have one to two dogs,” Ms. Brenner said, adding most are usually lost and claimed by their owners. The numbers of both dogs and cats surren- dered have increased over the years. As of Wednesday, the shelter has impounded 97 cats and 69 dogs since Jan. 1. In 2008, 291 cats and dogs were impounded, compared to 193 See ADOPTED page 13 Pickering shelter has 30 cats, kitten needing good owners EDUCATION 2 Top marks Two girls have highest averages in Durham boards CLIMATE 4 Summer weather Will it get any better in August? HOLIDAY 5 Business hours A list of what’s open and what isn’t on Monday newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • July 31, 20092 P EDUCATION Ajax and Oshawa girls top Durham students BY CRYSTAL CRIMI ccrimi@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- With averages in the high 90s, two Durham girls finished high school with the highest marks in their school board. Laura Boland, an Oshawa resi- dent who attends Whitby’s All Saints Catholic Secondary School, finished Grade 12 with an average of 97.3 per cent, while Hera Misbah completed J. Clarke Richardson Collegiate in Ajax with a combined total of 98.5 per cent. “I’ve always been consistent, I’ve always been top student,” said Hera, who came to Canada from Pakistan when she was six. But finishing at the top for her school board was an unexpected surprise. “That was a very good surprise,” Hera said. “In school, it’s one thing, in all the board, it’s different.” Laura was also taken aback by the news of her success. “I thought there were so many more people,” Laura said. Both girls are heading to univer- sity this fall. Hera is attending Waterloo Uni- versity for its business adminis- tration and math co-op program, for which she received a $2,000 entrance scholarship. She hopes to become a chartered accountant. “Math’s my favourite subject and business, I’m going into business, and French, I wanted to have an extra language,” Hera said. Her academic achievements include finishing first in various math competitions, receiving med- als for academic success and get- ting the Governor General’s award for academics. She also received the Rotary Club’s award for best mark in her school, worth $250. Along with her studies, she was involved in extra curricular activi- ties including math, reading and South Asian clubs. She found time to do homework after dinner every night, and if she didn’t have any, she played piano or read. Hera’s family has always encour- aged good academics and support- ed her a lot, she said. “They want me to do well in what- ever I do,” she said. Achieving the top spot in the Dur- ham District School Board moti- vates her to do well. “It means something, it helps motivate you,” she said. Laura is heading to the University of Guelph for bio-medical science. The program allows her to narrow down what part of the health sec- tor she wants to pursue. A $3,000 entrance bursary and an $8,000 board of governors award is help- ing her attend. “My favourite subject, I really like biology and chemistry,” she said, adding she finds human body functions really interesting. “I like watching shows like House, the human body’s really cool.” Although she has always done well in school, this year she worked really hard on everything and was sure to ask questions on things she didn’t understand. “I think it’s all because I worked hard,” she said. “I don’t think I’m that smart.” Having two spares this semester also helped her spend more time on her studies. The honour of receiving the top mark in Durham Catholic District School Board might help when she applies to graduate school, she added. Her advice to other students seeking the top spot is to study in advance of tests, take good notes, make sure they understand what’s being taught and to ask for help if they don’t. Hera also had some suggestions. “My advice would be never give up,” she said. Hard work can help you achieve goals, Hera added. TOP SUBJECTS Hera Misbah Accounting: 99 per cent Functions: 98 per cent Economics: 99 per cent French: 100 per cent Math for data management: 98 per cent Calculus: 97 per cent Average: 98.5 per cent Laura Boland Advance function: 96 per cent Biology: 97 per cent Religion: 98 per cent Chemistry: 96 per cent Food and nutrition: 98 per cent French: 99 per cent HERA MISBAH LAURA BOLAND My advice would be never give up. Hera Misbah, top graduating student in the Durham District School Board for 2009 Region seeing increase in Ontario Works recipients BY MELISSA MANCINI mmancini@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- The num- ber of Oshawa-area peo- ple receiving employment insurance benefits rose almost 63 per cent in May 2009 compared to the same month last year. Statistics Canada released figures that show the num- ber of people receiving EI went from 4,010 in May 2008 compared to 6,530 beneficiaries in May 2009. The change in the number of cases is an increase of 62.8 per cent. The statistics cover the Oshawa Census Metropol- itan Area, which includes Whitby and Clarington. Job losses in the area are having a serious effect on the number of Ontar- io Works cases the Region handles, Paul Clouti- er, Durham’s director of employment and income support said. There has been a 14.5- per cent increase in the number of welfare cases the Region handled in May 2009 compared to the same month in 2008. When comparing May 2007 to May 2009 there was a 25.5 -per cent rise in cases, Mr. Cloutier said. That’s an incredible increase for two years, Mr. Cloutier said. “The real driver is the economy and job losses,” he said. Generally with the down- turn we’ve seen job losses across Durham, region- al director of economic development and tourism Doug Lindeblom said. But the region is seeing positive signs and some return now, Mr. Lindeblom said. One example that shows the job market is experi- encing some upswing is the recent announcement that the Lear plant in Ajax is slated to re-open, he said. “It illustrates what we’ve been saying all along,” he said. “The industry is restructuring itself...but there will be a return over time in that area.” The year-over-year job loss numbers will reflect the reality of a difficult time but the Region is quite confident the situation is starting to turn around, Mr. Lindeblom said. “It’s difficult to predict how long it will take, but we are already seeing a turn in the right direction,” he said. With income support, the story is a little bit different. Mr. Cloutier said histori- cally, even after indicators that a recession is over start to show up, welfare case loads tend to increase for another nine to 12 months. 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ENVIRONMENT Summer weather a flop, not likely to get better June, July coldest in 17 years BY JENNIFER STONE jstone@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- If you’re waiting for summer weather to finally begin, you may have a long wait ahead of you, says a senior cli- matologist with Environment Canada. “I think we should just say that summer will arrive next summer,” David Phillips said Wednesday. After a June and July which have been, in Mr. Phillips’s words, “very disappoint- ing,” there’s not a lot of reason to believe August will be much better, he said. “The only hope I have is that we are as wrong with August as we were with the first half of the summer,” Mr. Phillips said. In April, weather models showed the likelihood that summer could be a bit warmer and wetter than normal, but still likely drier than last year. “For those who thought last year was a bummer, this summer may be a hummer,” he said then. That hasn’t panned out. On average, temperatures in July were only about 1.7 C below normal. “But that’s not the full story,” Mr. Phillips said. Cloud cover helped keep night tempera- tures fairly close to normal, but “the day- time highs have been almost 3C colder than normal.” Even when temperatures crept up to about 27C earlier this week, “it didn’t feel like it, because there wasn’t a huge amount of sun,” Mr. Phillips said. “It really has been a very cold July, the coldest in 17 years.” But though it may have felt like it, it real- ly has been much drier than last year. As of Tuesday, about 74 millimetres of rain had fallen in July, compared to close to 300 mm last July. The problem is, it’s rained, to some degree, on 15 out of 28 days. “We had one major down burst, but most of them have just been little teasers and spoilers,” Mr. Phillips said. But, he was looking on the bright side, pointing to lower air conditioning bills, more rainbows and a dearth of smog days during a time of year when they would normally be fairly prevalent. It’s all caused by a stalled weather sys- tem that’s just not allowing for a string of warm, sunny, summer-like days. Strange- ly, while Ontario deals with rain and cold, British Columbia is seeing sun and heat. “B.C. is hoarding it,” he said. RON PIETRONIRO / METROLAND PICKERING -- Anne Kimberley was a little excited as she showed her mom a really cool bug on July 28. 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(Check with your financial insti- tution for hours of opera- tion before Monday.) POSTAL DELIVERY: There won’t be mail delivery. LIBRARIES: Public library branches will be closed. TRANSIT: Durham Regional Transit will oper- ate on a holiday service schedule in Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, Oshawa and Clarington. There’s no service in Uxbridge, Scugog or Brock. GO Transit will operate on a holiday schedule. Call GO for scheduling infor- mation at 416-869-3200. Check the web site www. gotransit.com. GARBAGE PICK-UP: In Whitby and Oshawa, there’s no garbage, blue box or green bin col- lection on Monday. All collection dates will be moved back one day for the week. There’s no col- lection regularly sched- uled on Monday in all other communities. GOVERNMENT: Munic- ipal halls closed. BUSINESS CRIME Ajax man, teen, charged after machete attack AJAX --Police have released the name of an Ajax man charged in con- nection with a machete attack last weekend. Christian Rose, 18, of Tudor Avenue and a 17- year-old man from Ajax are both charged with aggra- vated assault, assault with a weapon, and possession of a dangerous weapon. Mr. Rose is also charged with breach of probation. The 17-year-old is additionally charged with four counts of failing to comply with a probation order. A second 17-year-old was released unconditionally. A 25-year-old man received serious, but non- life threatening injuries on Friday, July 24 after being chased and cor- nered behind a strip mall near Gardiner Drive and Harwood Avenue. Police say one of the attackers was armed with a machete and the victim was struck several times, injuring his skull and left arm. & A Metroland Media Group Ltd. 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But we are yet to see the City starting to show pride and dollars to brighten and sharpen our image. I was expecting to see a Hwy. 2 corri- dor lined with benches, flowers, baskets swinging from street lights, and the ban- ners waving and dancing in jubilation at our new position on the map of Ontario. With the passing of last summer, I looked to the summer of 2009 for the transformation. Where is the alacrity to celebrate our city and her new position in Canada? The mayor and City planners have to get on the job of elevating our city accord- ingly. This City has a beautiful waterfront, which is now dubbed the Harbourfront to the East. With its busy streets, Sunday morning brunches, high tea shops and Marina eateries we are the envy of most neigh- bourhoods. Our waterfront started her fame in 1973 when the Town and TRCA began acquir- ing private land at the bottom of Liver- pool Road. There was a glimpse of a beautiful dream, one of a feasible waterfront, with bike paths and walkways, restaurants and swans, beaches to picnic, and waters to swim in. This dream evolved gently over the past 36 years, with the Frenchman’s Bay East Split just being completed. With all we have going, I would say Pickering is success bound! Joycelyn Bishop Pickering NATURAL DISASTER City needs solution to prevent creek flooding To the editor: This is the third time this year Krosno Creek has flooded. Saturday, July 25, was the worst we have seen for some time. We have notified the City of Pickering each time about the flooding and sent photos of the floods. We were notified the reason for the floods was all the debris we toss into the creek! Retyan Boulevard was flooded over the street and the water came up the drains into these homes. The fire department said the storm drains had been closed and they opened them. The water went down very quickly when the drains were open. No one was available at the City when we telephoned; no one at the roads department and we did not call 911 with a non-emergency call. The police department and the fire department came to our aid. We wish to thank them for their kind and speedy response to our call for help, whereas the City just slapped our hands and put the blame on us, the citizens. Instead of pointing the finger at us, there are several solutions. Remind the residents not to toss any- thing into the creek and have the City inspect the drains on a regular basis to ensure they are open. Also, since more water was divert- ed into the creek this may contribute to flooding. It’s not always our fault, debris can come into the creek from other areas. Why not find a solution? We are very disappointed that the City chose this line of defence. Eleanor and Robert Watson Pickering Have a great weekend and don’t drink and drive A summer long weekend invariably brings with it trips to the cottage, travel to meet with friends and family and road trips down our highways and biways. With the increased travel on our roads comes an added bit of stress, perhaps a little more pressure to push it to get where you want to be. That can lead to aggressive and danger- ous driving behaviours. Weekends can often mean raising a glass or two in celebration as barbecues get fired up and parties are all the rage. We hope for hot summer weather. While that’s far from guaranteed this summer, we can only cross our fingers. What can’t be stressed enough is that you don’t drink and drive. Far too often, tragedy intrudes on sum- mer weekends and reports of fatalities on our roads destroy whatever good times were envisioned when the week- end began. To that end, the Ontario Provincial Police will be doing everything it pos- sibly can to provide a presence on our roads to deter drinking and driving dur- ing the August long weekend. Beginning today, they’ll be out in full force, targeting drunk drivers, reckless motorists and seatbelt infractions. The Whitby detachment of the OPP patrols hundreds of kilometres through- out Durham Region and they have stepped up enforcement using RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) stops to crack down on drunk drivers. The message is crystal clear to every- one who gets behind the wheel. You must not drink and drive. Have respect for others on the road. Take care when you start your car and hit the highway. If you’re not prepared to follow the basic rules of the road and behave in a lawful manner, the OPP will be there to make sure you do. Increased patrols mean the chanc- es of getting caught are far greater dur- ing a long weekend than at other times and if you are nailed the penalties will be severe. A drunk driving conviction leads to a loss of your licence, a crimi- nal record, massive costs and other pen- alties. It isn’t worth it. Beyond getting caught, you could lose far more. You could wind up in an accident and take a life. It’s not worth the risk. 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Ajax man dies in Pickering motorcycle accident Bike hit pillar at end of road PICKERING -- A 25-year- old Ajax man is dead after a motorcycle accident on Liverpool Road Thursday morning. Police were called around 1:45 a.m. to a sin- gle-vehicle collision on Liverpool Road north of Finch Avenue. Witnesses said a red Yamaha sports bike was travelling northbound at a very high rate of speed when it approached the end of the road and hit a concrete pillar. The driver was pro- nounced dead at the scene. His name is not being released. If you have information about the investigation: CALL 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5256 CRIMESTOPPERS: Anonymous tips can be made to Durham police at1-800-222-8477 Tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward. newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • July 31, 20098 AP FREE 1GB IPOD SHUFFLE *With purchase of new windows on new orders only. 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The museum features a different heritage demonstra- tion every Saturday through Sept. 5. newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • July 31, 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 NOTICE OF A PASSING OF A DEVELOPMENT CHARGE BYLAW BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF PICKERING Debi A. Wilcox, CMO, CMM III dwilcox@cityofpickering.com City Clerk, Clerks Division 905.420.4611 Dated at the City of Pickering this 29th day of July, 2009. CITY OF PICKERING RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT CHARGES Per Residential Dwelling UnitEff ective August 1, 2009 APARTMENTS SERVICE SINGLE & SEMI DETACHED ALL OTHER DWELLING UNITS TWO BEDROOM AND LARGER ONE BEDROOM & SMALLER (inclusive of senior citizen apartment units) Development - related studies 87 62 47 35 Fire Protection 259 186 140 103 Transportation - Roads & Related Operations 4,516 3,241 2,445 1,793 278 200 150 110 Stormwater Management 1,365 980 739 542 Parks & Recreation - Parkland Dev. & Trails Recreation Facilities 424 304 229 168 2,249 1,614 1,217 893 Library 516 370 279 205 TOTAL 9,694 6,957 5,246 3,849 Development charges against land to be developed for non-residential use shall be calculated, paid and collected at the following rates for roads related and storm water management services: a) $40.47 per square metre ($3.76 per sq.ft.) of total fl oor area, between August 1, 2009 and June 30, 2010. b)$41.65 per square metre ($3.87 per sq.ft.) of total fl oor area, eff ective July 1, 2010 Development Charges are levied against new development, and are a primary source of funding growth-related capital expenditures. This by-law applies to all lands within the boundary of the City of Pickering exclusive of the Seaton lands. A key map outlining the applicable area is attached to this notice. A copy of the complete Development Charge By- law, including the detailed schedule of charges, is available for examination in the offi ce of the City Clerk at the City of Pickering, Municipal Offi ce, located on the 2nd fl oor, One The Esplanade during regular offi ce hours. A copy is also available for inspection on the City’s website at cityofpickering.com. TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Pickering passed Development Charge By-law Number 6978/09 on July 13, 2009 pursuant to the Development Charges Act, 1997; and TAKE NOTICE that any person or organization may appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board under Section 14 of the Act, in respect of the Development Charge By-law, by fi ling with the Clerk of the City of Pickering a notice of appeal setting out the objection to the by-law and the reasons supporting the objection. The last day for appealing the by-law is August 22, 2009. The schedule of development charges imposed by this by-law which comes into eff ect on August 1, 2009 is as follows: Coming to Pickering Homes AUGUST 5TH in your registration begins: PREVIEW ONLINE after August 1 at cityofpickering.com Call 905.420.4621 for Registration Information Monday, August 10 for Leisure Programs Thursday, August 6 for Aquatics FALL 2009City Services & Leisure Guide SABRINA BYRNES / METROLAND I spy PICKERING -- Peyton Churchill and camp counsellor Alex Morra peered through the binoculars to see what was through the trees in the survival skills group of the City of Pickering Adventure Camp held at William Dunbar Public School. newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • July 31, 200910 AP Bookkeeping By Certi ed QuickBooks ProAdvisor obbcltd.com 647.206.0576 PST, GST, WSIB, Payroll Day-To-Day BookKeeping In your offi ce ... on your schedule FRIDAY 31 SERENITY GROUP. 12 Step Recovery Meeting. 8 p.m. Bay- fair Baptist Church. 817 Kings- ton Rd. Pickering. Contact Jim at 905-428-9431. AUGUST 1 DANCE IN TYRONE. Tyrone Community Centre is holding 30+ dances for singles and couples first Saturday of the month. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. $8 includes light lunch. 2716 Con- cession Road 7 (go north on Liberty into Tyrone). WEDNESDAY 5 OSHAWA/WHITBY OLD TYME FIDDLE CLUB. 6:45 p.m. at Heydenshore Pavilion. Water Street, Whitby. All fid- dlers, singers, dancers and the general public are welcome. Donation of $3 at the door. This is an evening of old time music for round and square dancing. For more information call 905-728-6646. FRIDAY 7 SERENITY GROUP. 12 Step Recovery Meeting. 8 p.m. Bay- fair Baptist Church. 817 Kings- ton Rd. Pickering. Contact Jim at 905-428-9431. CalendarSerious accident closes Ajax intersection DURHAM -- The occu- pants of two vehicles suf- fered serious injuries in a collision in Ajax on Tues- day. Durham Regional Police report the accident hap- pened around 3:45 p.m. at the intersection of Audley and Rossland roads. Witnesses told police a white Buick was south- bound on Audley, going through a red light when it slammed into a westbound Honda. The occupants were taken to the Rouge Valley Ajax-Pickering hospital with serious, but non-life- threatening injuries. The intersection was closed for several hours as police investigated the accident. Road and weather con- ditions were favourable at the time, police say, and alcohol does not appear to have been a factor. If you have information about the investigation: CALL 1-888-579-1520 ext. 2521 Crimestoppers: Anonymous tips can be made to Durham police at1- 800-222-8477 newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • July 31, 200911 AP newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • July 31, 200912 AP newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • July 31, 200913 PThe Regional Municipalities of Durham and York Notice of submission of Environmental Assessment Durham/York Residual Waste Study Individual Environmental Assessment The Regional Municipalities of Durham and York have completed the Environmental Assessment (the “EA”) for the Durham/York Residual Waste Study. As required under section 6.2(1) of the Environmental Assessment Act and according to the Terms of Reference approved by the Minister of the Environment on March 31, 2006, the Regional Municipalities of Durham and York have submitted the EA to the Ministry of the Environment for review and approval. The Undertaking, as determined and defined by this EA, is a thermal treatment facility, capable of processing post-diversion residual waste and recovering materials and energy of sufficient quality and quantity to export to the marketplace (recovered metals, electricity and eventually the possibility of district heating and cooling) with a maximum design capacity of 400,000 tonnes per year. The facility will be designed, built and operated on the Clarington 01 site, located in the Municipality of Clarington, Regional Municipality of Durham (see Figure 1 for the location within the Regional Municipalities of Durham and York and Figure 2 for the Clarington 01 site location). As required under the Environmental Assessment Act, the EA will be available for public review and comment Friday, Aug. 7, 2009 to Friday, Sept. 25, 2009. You may review the EA during normal business hours at the following locations: 1. Ministry of the Environment Environmental Assessment and Approvals Branch St. Clair Ave. W., Floor 12A Toronto, Ontario M4V 1L5 416-314-8001 / 1-800-461-6290 Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. 2. York-Durham Ministry of the Environment District Office 230 Westney Rd. S., Floor 5 Ajax, Ontario L1S 7J5 905-427-5600 / 1-800-376-4547 Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. 3. The Regional Municipality of Durham Clerk’s Department 605 Rossland Rd. E. Whitby, Ontario L1N 6A3 905-668-7711 / 1-800-372-1102 Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 4. The Regional Municipality of York Clerk’s Department 17250 Yonge St. Newmarket, Ontario L3Y 6Z1 905-895-1231 / 1-877-464-9675 Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 5. All Municipalities’ Clerk’s Departments in the Region of Durham. 6. All public libraries in the Regions of Durham and York. 7. All documentation relating to this EA can be viewed at www.durhamyorkwaste.ca. If you have any questions regarding viewing locations, please see www.durhamyorkwaste.ca for a complete listing of locations or call 1-800-398-4423. Anyone wishing to provide comments on the EA must submit their comments in writing and/or by fax to the Ministry of the Environment by Friday, Sept. 25, 2009. All comments must be submitted to: Gavin Battarino, Project Officer Environmental Assessment and Approvals Branch Ministry of the Environment 2 St. Clair Ave. W., Floor 12A Toronto, Ontario M4V 1L5 Tel: 416-314-8001 / 1-800-461-6290 Fax: 416-314-8452 A copy of all comments will be forwarded to the proponents for their consideration. If you have any questions or need further information about this project, please contact: Jim McKay, EA Coordinator Stantec (formerly Jacques Whitford) 3430 South Service Rd., Suite 203 Burlington, Ontario L7N 3T9 Tel: 905-631-3910 Fax: 905-631-8960 Email: jim.mckay@stantec.com Under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and the Environmental Assessment Act, unless otherwise stated in the submission, any personal information such as name, address, telephone number and property location included in a submission will become part of the public record files for this matter and will be released, if requested, to any person. This notice was first published on July 29, 2009. Figure 1 – Regions of Durham and York Figure 2 – Clarington 01 Site Location from Page 1 in 2007. Despite continuously advocating the importance of neutering or spaying cats, it doesn’t seem to be catching on. “They should always get them sterilized,” Ms. Brenner said. “It’s also better health-wise.” Although Pickering Animal Services can’t offi- cially call itself a “no-kill shelter,” euthanasia is not administered frivolously. Cats must be ill or violent -- not ideal for adoption -- in order to be euthanised. “They’re provided with a pretty good life, but it’s just not as good a life as if they’re put in a home,” Ms. Brenner said. The fee to adopt a cat is $100; $150 for dogs. All cats are sterilized, de-wormed and vaccinated. Plus, there’s a new incentive. “All the animals this year are getting micro- chipped,” she said. She added although Animal Services strong- ly advises keeping cats indoors, it’s a great way to reunite lost pets with their owners. Pickering Animal Services provides a wealth of information on responsible pet ownership online, and also has photos and information on the ani- mals up for adoption. For more information: CALL 905-683-7575 E-MAIL animalservices@city.pickering.on.ca VISIT www.cityofpickering.com address 15 Reesor Rd., Scarborough Adopted cats will be microchipped Free massages this holiday Monday Half-hour massages offered on first-come, first-served basis Aug. 3 PICKERING -- For those looking to relax in lux- ury this holiday Monday while keeping those purse strings closed, a registered massage ther- apy spa has the answer. Since many people, despite the rosy econom- ic forecast, are still hesitant to pull out their wallets and take a trip this holiday weekend, The Pearl is offering free “staycations” on Mon- day, Aug. 3. Half-hour massages will be given to people on a first-come, first-served basis from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. The spa is located at 1250 St. Martins Dr. in Pickering. For more information: CALL 905-492-4999 visit wwwthepearlspa.ca OSHAWA -- Recent accessibility improvements at Parkwood Estate mean even more people are able to take in the annual McLaughlin Day celebration on Aug. 3. Organizers are issuing a special invitation to visitors with walkers, wheelchairs or strollers to come out and explore the historic grounds. The annual holiday Monday in August is known by different names throughout Canada, including Sim- coe Day and Mountie Day. In Oshawa, it is McLaughlin Day in honour of the important contri- butions General Motors of Canada founder Sam McLaughlin made to Oshawa and Canada. This year’s event at Parkwood Estate includes music by the Bruce Gorrie Band, dance demonstra- tions by Rhythm Dynamics, food from local vendors, sack, egg-and- spoon and three-legged races, dress-up costumes and pie-eating contests. Visitors will have the opportuni- ty to learn more about Parkwood’s history, with garden or mansion tours at special prices. There will also be walking tours presented by Heritage Oshawa and story-tell- ing from local author Lynn Philip Hodgson’s new book, Dispatches from Camp X. McLaughlin Day festivities run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 3. Parkwood Estate is located at 270 Simcoe St. N. in Oshawa. newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • July 31, 200914 AP The Regional Municipality of Durham Works Department 605 Rossland Rd. E., Whitby ON L1N 6A3 905-668-7711 or 1-800-372-1102 www.durham.ca Road widening and reconstruction of Brock Road (Regional Road 1), in the City of Pickering LANE RESTRICTIONS WORKS DEPARTMENT PUBLIC NOTICE Residents and businesses are advised that The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department will be widening and reconstructing Brock Road (Regional Road 1) from Dellbrook Avenue to 150 metres south of 3rd Concession/Rossland Road in the City of Pickering. This contract incorporates the new bridge construction over Ganatsekiagon Creek. WHERE:Brock Road (Regional Road 1) from Dellbrook Avenue to 150 metres south of 3rd Concession Road/Rossland Road WHEN:July 27, 2009 to the spring of 2011 WHY:To widen the roadway, improve surface asphalt, and replace the existing structure over Ganatsekiagon Creek. NOTE:Brock Road will remain open with a minimum of two lanes of traffic, (one in each direction) for the duration of the contract, with the exception being a one weekend closure to install the storm/sanitary sewer crossings on Brock Road. Local area businesses will have access to their driveways, but should expect delays for the duration of the construction. Motorists are asked to exercise additional caution for the safety of the workers. The Region realizes that the road closure/lane restrictions will be disruptive to you, and we sincerely appreciate your patience and understanding in this regard. Please note that unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule. For additional information please contact: Kevin Forrest Jim Mumford Senior Project Coordinator Project Inspector 905-668-7711 ext. 3434 905-260-5364 CLARINGTON OSHAWA Bowmanville Beach E. POSTED Lakeview Beach East POSTED Bowmanville Beach W. OPEN Lakeview Beach West POSTED Newcastle Beach OPEN WHITBY AJAX Whitby Beach POSTED Pickering Beach POSTED SCUGOG Kinsmen Beach POSTED PICKERING UXBRIDGE Frenchman’s Bay East POSTED Elgin Pond OPEN Frenchman’s Bay West POSTED Next Posting: Aug. 7 Beach postings Week of July 31 Throughout the summer, Durham Region health department is conducting bacteriological water tests to determine if the following beaches are safe for swimming. CIVIC HOLIDAY Celebrate McLaughlin Day in Oshawa newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • July 31, 200915 AP NE074G309 © 2009. Sears Canada Inc. 999 Clearance-priced Women’s & Men’s T-shirts and tank tops *Before taxes. Offer valid in Sears Department stores only. Limit one coupon per purchase, while quantities last. Coupon valid on your next Cosmetic & Fragrance purchase of $50 or more on August 1 & 2, 2009 only. See coupon for complete details. PLUS receive a fragrance and cosmetic coupon when you spend $35 or more* on all Jessica®/MD fashions. $10 off Choose from Jessica WeekendTM/MC, Nevada®/MD, Retreat®/MD, Tradition®/MD, Tradition Country Collection®/MD, Pure NRG AthleticsTM/MC brands Selection varies by store. While quantities last THIS WEEKEND SAT. AND SUN., AUG.1&2 19 99 Clearance-priced Women’s & Men’s shorts plus Women’s Capris PICKERING TOWN CENTRE 905-420-8000 newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • July 31, 200916 AP Mike Ruta Entertainment Editor mruta@durhamregion.com newsdurhamregion.comEntertainment Canadian super- group headlines Jazz and Blues Festival next weekend BY MIKE RUTA mruta@durhamregion.com OSHAWA -- One Fine Morning. Sunny Days. Pretty Lady. The tracks are timeless, writ- ten and performed by Cana- da’s Lighthouse, which brought strings and horns into rock ‘n’ roll to create a big and unique sound. Founded 40 years ago, the band would notch multiple gold and platinum records and four Juno awards. Fronted by Whitby’s Dan Clan- cy, Lighthouse is performing at the Oshawa Jazz and Blues Festi- val 2009, taking the stage Aug. 8 at 6 p.m. in Memorial Park for a free show. “For a 51 year old, I do my best,” says Clancy, known for his energetic stage presence. “It’s all about fun and I have more fun doing that than just about any- thing.” While many young people struggle with what to do with the rest of their lives, it was never a problem for Clancy. Music and sports were big in his family and from a young age he knew he wanted to pursue the former. “I just remember being young, five or six years of age, walking into the choir loft at Holy Cross church with my mother,” he says. “You just enjoyed the comfort of being in that environment.” From singing in the choir, he moved on to folk groups and playing Grade 8 graduations, and it was then that he was “bit- ten by the rock ‘n’ roll bug.” Fast forward to 1992 and Clan- cy is performing at The Tartan Tavern in Oshawa. He had been given the heads up that Light- house co-founder Paul Hoffert and his wife, Brenda, the band’s manager, would be in the audi- ence to hear him sing. They talk- ed to him after the first set, invit- ing him to join the band as its lead singer. “I said, ‘well, of course’,” Clan- cy recalls. Perhaps it was meant to be. Clancy had always liked the band and was familiar with its music. He had spent some time with Lighthouse co-founder Skip Prokop in The Skip Prokop Band. He had met another member, Ralph Cole, who wanted him to sing on commercials. When he was 13 or 14, he had joined a record club and, when he received his batch of 10 albums, he accidentally got two copies of Lighthouse’s One Fine Morning. A year or two later, Clancy recalls being at the Oshawa Fair (“a big thing for kids”). Lighthouse had released the Sunny Days album and it was playing everywhere as he walked through the midway. Who knew, he says, that two decades later he would be front- ing the band. It was an opportu- nity he wasn’t about to pass up. “They were a rock orchestra; they were the first ones to do it,” Clancy says. Besides knowing Prokop and Cole, Clancy says he “had a good grasp of who I was as a person” when he stepped in. “It wasn’t a difficult transition from a performer or singer’s per- spective,” he says. “I just jumped into the fray.” Today he still sometimes counts his lucky stars that he had the opportunity to join the band, the members of which have become his second family. “It’s kind of hard for some peo- ple to understand, but when you’re in a creative business you share a lot of who and what you are,” he says. He also likes to share what he’s learned and pass it on to younger artists. Clancy recent- ly started the Collective Music Business Academy out of his home and works with artists of all ages from all kinds of genres, helping them with songwriting and learning the ropes, since’s “there’s a lot of sharks out there” who will take advantage of a naive musician. Newcomers often think their talent is all they need to worry about and every- thing else, including the busi- ness aspect, will fall into place as it should. “It doesn’t,” he says bluntly. “If you don’t work on that 50 per cent and 50 per cent of music, you’re not going to fare well.” Clancy’s own The Dan Clancy Band doesn’t get together much and he finds himself doing a lot of solo gigs. He enjoys his affil- iation with Chartwell Seniors Housing’s Senior Star competi- tion, and will soon welcome the 10 finalists from Durham into his home to record them. He’s also involved in a fundraiser for the Abilities Centre, and has called in some friends and fel- low talents such as Rik Emmett and Murray McLaughlin to per- form at it. Watch for a Lighthouse DVD coming out in around two months, featuring performances of 16 of the better-known Light- house tunes. It will be support- ed by a tour. Learn more about Clancy at www.danclancy.com. “I’m blessed,” Clancy says. “I’ve got a very supportive fam- ily, my wife and three boys. I’m just very grateful, very grateful to be doing what I’m doing.” MUSIC FESTIVAL Lighthouse leads the way in Oshawa WHITBY -- Dan Clancy strummed one of his favourite guitars at his home studio in Whitby on July 28. Clancy, the lead singer of Canadian supergroup Lighthouse, will be performing with the band at the Oshawa Jazz and Blues Festival on Aug. 8. FAST FACTS Lighthouse discography • Lighthouse (1969) RCA • Suite Feeling (1969) RCA • Peacing It All Together (1970) RCA • One Fine Morning (1971) GRT (USA)/Vertigo (Europe): released on iTunes in 2008 • Thoughts of Moving On (1971) GRT (USA)/Vertigo (Europe) released on itunes in 2008 • One Fine Light (1971) RCA • Lighthouse Live! (1972) GRT (recorded live at Carnegie Hall) • Sunny Days (1972) GRT released on itunes in 2008 • Can You Feel It (1973) GRT released on itunes in 2008 • Best of Lighthouse (1974) GRT • Good Day (1974) GRT released on itunes in 2008 • The Best of Lighthouse - Sunny Days Again (1989) Denon • Song of the Ages (1996) • The Best of Lighthouse - Sunny Days Again (1998) True North TNMD 176 Oshawa Jazz and Blues Festival Schedule of Events: Aug. 6 • Brian Rose Little Big Band, featuring Dave Statham and Katherine Langdon, a free concert at 7 p.m. at Memorial Park, Simcoe and John streets. Aug. 7 • It’s a Barbecue and Blues Party with free ribs, baked beans, coleslaw and fries from 4 to 10 p.m. at Le Skratch, 200 John St. W., Oshawa, featuring Mike Hall and special guests. Donation at the door. Tickets limited. Aug. 8 • A free concert from noon to 11 p.m. at Oshawa’s Memorial Park. In addition to the Main Stage entertainment, there’s free music on a side stage featuring local artists such as Jordan Ali, Heather Luckhart and Lead Sled Rocket. Main Stage noon to 1 p.m. -- Swing Shift Big Band 1 to 2:30 p.m. -- Eric St-Laurent Trio 3 to 4 p.m. -- Russ Little Trio 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. -- Shakura S’Aida 6 to 7 p.m. -- Lighthouse 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. -- Errol Fisher Blues Band 9 to 11 p.m. -- Harmonica Knights host- ed by Mark Bird Stafford with guests Jerome Godboo and Paul Reddick. “ I’m blessed. I’ve got a very supportive family, my wife and three boys. I’m just very grateful, very grateful to be doing what I’m doing. Dan Clancy “ O rganized Sunday all-ages event “To everyone who’s lost anyone and anyone who’s ever lost them- selves I’m leaving my sincerity in between the spaces nobody thinks about, hoping you will find it when you suspect it least and need it most. I want to teach you that all you have to do is love.” SASS Canada (The School Alli- ance of Student Songwriters) has impressed me since it was first introduced to my sons’ school a couple of years back. Many of the young kids of note on a local level have come up through the ranks. As it is more of a music-based organization, I was surprised to find out that young spoken word artist Mona Mousa is also SASS alumni. The daughter of Egyp- tian parents, the Pickering poet is studying graphic design at UOIT and is a Dunbarton grad, where her teachers included artist/musi- cian Jeff Leech. Her first public performance was at a SASS Open Mic. She has a maturity in her voice beyond her years. That is not due to living a fuller life than her peers but to her openness to experi- ence of a deeper order. Poetry aris- es from activity, sure, but more importantly from connectivity. Poems can be found in subdivi- sions, on courts, in driveways. One needs only the right equipment to catch them. Equipment Mona has in ample amounts. She will show you where to look among the strip malls and the pylons. Mona has plans for a series of drop-in centres for disadvantaged youth. This Sunday, Aug. 2, she has organized a free all-ages show featuring Arietta, Exclamation Kid, Soundspeed and the Baker Muck Rattlers. It’s at the North Oshawa Community Centre on Mary Street North. There is a barbecue at 6 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. Arietta are a prog-punk Toronto band with multi-instrumentalist Pat McCormack, once of Pickering, on board. PICKERING -- Born in Halifax to parents from eastern Newfoundland, it’s no surprise that Beverly Anne Stewart’s art is influenced by her coastal roots. She is showing her work until Aug. 14 at the City of Pickering’s newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • July 31, 200917 AP OPEN HOUSES SUNDAY, AUGUST 2ND - 2PM-4PM $49 9, 9 0 0 E16372611295 WHARF STREET # 38, PICKERING GOOD BUY COMMUTING! 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ERIC STLAURENT TRIO RUSS LITTLE TRIO SHAKURA S’AIDA ERROL FISHER BAND HARMONICA KNIGHTS HOSTED BY MARK BIRD STAFFORD AND SPECIAL GUEST JEROME GODBOO AND PAUL REDDICK SWINGSHIFT BIG BAND FEATURING DAVE STATHAM HEADLINER FOR MORE EVENTS VISIT: 8 FREEFREE COMMUNITY COMMUNITY CONCERTCONCERT Memorial ParkMemorial Park in Oshawain Oshawa Corner ofCorner of Simcoe St. & John St.Simcoe St. & John St. 12PM-11PM12PM-11PM Pickering poet Mona Mousa is an inspiration William McGuirk Art show at Pickering Civic Complex PICKERING -- Born in Halifax to parents from eastern Newfound- land, it’s no surprise that Beverly Anne Stewart’s art is influenced by her coastal roots. She is showing her work until Aug. 14 at the City of Pickering’s Civic Complex. She works in a variety of media, from charcoal to pastels, but pre- fers acrylic on canvass. As for sub- ject matter, nature predominates and animals are also a favourite. Stewart has recently branched out to sculpture, working in clay, wood and stone. She has shown her work at several shows in southern Ontario, including the 18th Annual McMichael Art Sale in Kleinburg. See her work at www.bevsgallery. ca. BREAKING NEWS 24/7 >>newsdurhamregion.com newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • July 31, 200918 AP Brad Kelly Sports Editor bkelly@durhamregion.com newsdurhamregion.comSports TRACK AND FIELD Runners sprint off to Hershey Big event on tap this weekend BY SHAWN CAYLEY scayley@durhamregion.com PICKERING -- Tony Sharpe believes he has a trio of sprinters who can look forward to an awful- ly bright future in the sport. Pickering residents Stefan Lamanna and Yazin Joseph, along with Brandon Bobb of Ajax, will all enter high school this fall, and Sharpe believes it won’t be long before their names are being men- tioned among the best high school athletes in the province. “They have OFSAA medalist writ- ten all over them,” said Sharpe, who trains the trio at his club, The Speed Academy. “All three of them, they’ll be OFSAA medalists, if not cham- pions. I don’t think they know the significance though until they go through it once, but it’s realistic for these kids to win OFSAA.” But first things first for the three, along with fellow club member Nathaniel Rodney-Scarlett, as the local quartet of sprinters are in Hershey, Pennsylvania for the North American Youth Track and Field Championships this week- end, where Sharpe has the highest of hopes for the group that will be competing in the 4x100 metre relay event. “This is the third year The Speed Academy is going down and we’ve had a fifth and a fourth and this year we believe we have the right guys to actually pull this thing off,” said the 48-year-old Sharpe, who won an Olympic bronze for Canada at the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles in the 4x100m relay. Prior to heading to Hershey, Lamanna, Joseph and Bobb brought home some hardware from the Minor Track and Field Association Provincial Champion- ships, with Lamanna winning gold in the 400m race, Bobb gold and silver in the 100m and 200m events and Joseph gold and bronze in the 200m and 100m. Considering those results, and the future that lies ahead, Sharpe couldn’t help but rave about the three. On Lamanna, 13, Sharpe notes: “I have worked with hundreds of athletes, if not thousands over the last few years in the Pickering, Ajax, Whitby area and I have to say Ste- fan is probably the most athletic of all of them that I have seen.” Lamanna will attend St. Mary High School in Pickering. As for the 14-year-old Bobb, who will attend St. Charles Garnier in Whitby in September, the future is limitless. “Brandon Bobb is the most explo- sive sprinter I have seen at that age. He competes with the Grade 9 sprinters already and he is a year younger. If he gives track any bit of attention at all he could be a schol- arship athlete,” says Sharpe. “The guy is by far the most natural, gift- ed speedster. Gifted beyond belief. You dream of running into a kid like this.” And Joseph? “He moved over to us this year from a long distance club to work on his sprinting and is the hardest worker by far,” explains Sharpe of the 14-year-old. “He is dedicated and he’s seen the results of the hard works. He is going to Pickering High next year, and we all know about the track program there.” Pickering High won both the boys’ and girls’ OFSAA team cham- pionships in track and field this past year. SABRINA BYRNES/METROLAND PICKERING -- Brandon Bobb, Nathaniel Rodney-Scarlett, Yazin Joseph and Stefan Lamanna will compete in Hershey, Pennsylvania this weekend. SENIOR B LACROSSE Rock off to Norwood for Game 3 against Nitro BY SHAWN CAYLEY scayley@durhamregion.com AJAX -- Almost everything Jim Veltman didn’t get out of his Ajax- Pickering Rock in Game 1 of their playoff series against the Nor- wood Nitro, he got in earnest dur- ing Game 2. The end result was a much- needed 7-5 win for the Rock, and leading up to tonight’s Game 3, Veltman is hoping for more of the same with the best-of-five series tied at a game apiece. Chief among those who bounced back in Game 2 was goalie Alex Coutts, who struggled mightily in Game 1, and was even yanked by Veltman in the 12-6 loss. “Our goaltending definitely improved. Allowing five goals in lacrosse is a pretty amazing stat,” noted Veltman, adding that back- up Kevin Beauvais filled in admi- rably in relief during the first game. “Alex Coutts came back and played a good game. I did pull him in Game 1, but told him right after that I would go right back to him.” Veltman will go back to Coutts again tonight, looking for more of the same. “Alex has kind of been our guy all season and it wasn’t something I was about to change,” said Velt- man. “He probably played his best game in Game 2, making the saves we needed to give us a chance.” Another element of improve- ment that helped lead to victory, following a dreadful showing in the Game 1 loss, was improve- ment on defending in transition for the Rock. According to Velt- man, roughly half of Norwood’s 12 goals came in transition in Game 1, forcing the Rock to put the clamps down on Norwood, limit- ing their opportunities on the run. With those elements in line, Veltman says it’s imperative to see improvement in one other fairly important facet this weekend: the power play. Through two games the Rock has only managed three power-play goals on 18 opportunities, and that has to improve if they hope to post another win tonight, and contin- ue that momentum through the remainder of the series. “We spent a lot of time in prac- tice (Wednesday) working on dif- ferent plays, hoping to improve,” he said. Following tonight’s game, the series will shift back to Ajax on Sunday for Game 4 (7 p.m.). PICKERINGADVERTISING FEATURECrawford & Sons: Fixing Basement Leaks Right the First Time A leaking basement is frustrating and expensive – and it’s not something you want to have to fix repeatedly. That’s why it’s best to bring in a professional, someone who can pinpoint the problem and repair it right the first time. 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Tryouts for the 2009 fall and Tryouts for the 2009 fall and 2010 season for the 2010 season for the 16U and 18U will be held 16U and 18U will be held August 17August 17thth and 20 and 20thth at the Ajax at the Ajax Sportsplex Sportsplex from from 6:30-8:30 6:30-8:30 p.m. p.m. Cost Cost $20$20 BASEBALL BASEBALL TRYOUTSTRYOUTS BASEBALL Carl Rayaz Jadunandan Memorial tourney a success RON PIETRONIRO/METROLAND PICKERING -- Justin Garnett of the Double V Contracting team tagged out Jason Schuck from Boyer Pontiac during the Carl Jadunandan Memorial Tournament. PICKERING -- The threat of rain didn’t dampen the spirits of all the 10-and-11-year-old tykes that played baseball at the first Carl Rayaz Jadunandan Memo- rial Tournament. The event was held to give house league players a chance to experience the thrill of playing in a mid-summer tournament. Carl, who played baseball in Pickering for over 10 years, died two years ago at the age of 22.His parents wanted to do something in his memory for the baseball com- munity after erecting a memorial bench at the Kirkey diamond in the park, with the help of the City of Pickering, last year. The opening ceremony was handled by Wayne Arthurs, MPP for Pickering/Scarborough East, and Lisa Gibley of the Pickering Baseball Association while Jen- nifer O’Connell, City Councillor for Ward 1, threw the first cere- monial pitch. Best wishes also came from the mayor’s office, Dave Ryan, and Dan McTeague, MP for Pickering/ Scarborough East, who couldn’t attend. In addition, the 39 tyke players received some valuable baseball development skills from former Major League Baseball player Nigel Wilson and Team Ontario pitching coach Marc Picard of the Competitive Edge in Ajax. Senior level players from Team Ontario gave a helping hand dur- ing the clinic, but the excitement grew when Wilson and Picard signed autographs for the kids. Luckily, the weather held up enough to allow the players the morning game, the skills clin- ic, lunch and then the semifinal. The four teams that played were sponsored by Source for Sports, Double V Contracting, Boyer Pontiac Pickering, and the Ontar- io Power Generation. The support the tournament received this year should help make it a fixture in the future. “Now that we’ve seen the tre- mendous response from the kids and their parents, hopefully we can make this an annual event,” said John Smeelen, president of the PBA. The players on all four teams received a special medal for participating while the Boyer Pickering team took first place, while the Jadunandan family wished to thank all the volun- teers, Team Ontario, the PBA and the children for their help and participation and the look for- ward to 2010. BASEBALL Standings from Pickering Baseball Association house league PICKERING -- The following is a recent list of standings. Rookie Division Pickering Village Source for Sports; O’Keefe & Associates; Boyer Pontiac and Part Source; Clixx Marketing & Sharpe Floors; Mr. Lube. Tyke Division Double V; Pickering Village Source for Sports; OPG; Double V Contracting & Boyer; Discount Paints. Peewee Travel Only; Masseys & KW Design; Pickering Honda & Dou- ble V; Boyer. Bantam Double V; Brock North Dental; DeBoer’s; OPG; Boyer. newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • July 31, 200921 AP The Durham Region Unemployed Help Centre has an opening for: Job Search Workshop Facilitator The successful candidate must have: • A university degree in a related ﬁ eld • Group facilitation experience • Strong knowledge pertaining to the • Employment ﬁ eld • Experience working with Newcomers • To Canada • Excellent computer skills • A valid driver's license and vehicle • Excellent communication skills both • written and verbal • Ability to speak another language is an asset Please e-mail résumé and cover letter by August 4/09 to: Ana Popadic: info@unemployedhelp.on.ca We wish to thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Accounting Clerk/Bookkeeper - Full Time SourcePoint Business Group (Pickering) Accounting ﬁ rm requires an individual who enjoys challenges and working to deadlines. 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Close to 401/shopping. laun- dry, cable, no pets/smoking. $1000/mo inclusive. First/last. Avail. Sept. 1st. (905)686-4750, 289-314- 1882 PICKERING, DELLBROOK off Brock. 1 Bbdrm and Den walkout basement. Ideal for single or couple. On bus route. No smoking or pets. $825 inclusive. 416.819.6411 Apartments & Flats for RentA PICKERING, WHITES/Bayly, large 1-bedroom basement apt., parking, appliances, laundry. Separate entrance, no smoking/pets. $850/month, preferred single person. First/last, references, Available immediately. 905- 837-8658. SIMCOE/MILL OSHAWA, near 401. Nice, clean, quiet building, near shopping, transportation. Utilities in- cluded. 1-bedroom, $779; 2- bedroom $859, available- now, ﬁ rst/last. (905)436-7686 until 8pm, (289)274-0014. SOUTH WHITBY for rent. spacious modern 3-bdrm house. Minutes-to-GO sta- tion, laundry, covered-deck. First/last required, Sept1 oc- cupancy. $1250/mnth all in- clusive. Dishwasher, no dogs. References required. Daytime viewings only Mon- Fri, references. Days (905)666-3338, evenings (905)832-2722. 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 large rooms for rent, one basement apt. all utilities inc. (905)493-2079 WHITBY immaculate 1 bed- room, central. Available Sept 1st.. $799, appliances, heat, water, laundry facilities and parking. 905-666-1074 or 905-493-3065. 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 SOUTH: Spacious 1-bedroom starting $730- $800/month. Laundry, ﬁ rst/last, mins to GO. Avail. September 1st or sooner. No large dogs. Daytime viewings only Mon-Fri, references. Days (905)666-3338, even- ings (905)832-2722. 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-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 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)728-9706 OSHAWA MCLAUGHLIN Square, 2-storey condo, 2- bdrm, 2-baths. Parking, pool, gym, security utilities and satellite included. $1300/month. Available Sept 1st. Call (905)431-1021 (416)460-4594 PICKERING, LIVER- POOL/BAYLY. Lovely 3- bdrm condo, 4 appliances, underground parking. Near GO station and all amenities. $1250/mo inclusive. Avail. immediately. First/last, refer- ences req'd. (905)839-7144 Houses for Rent AAAA MANY houses, semis and townhouses for rent in Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, Oshawa, Courtice, Bowman- ville $1200-$4000/month plus utilities. Credit check, letter of employment, ﬁ rst/last months required. Call today: Garry Bolen, Century 21, Netview Realty Inc. Broker of Record, (905)404-2255. ABSOLUTELY ASTOUND- ING! 6 months free then own any house from $695 / month PIT (Oac, Sca). No money down, nothing to lose. Why rent? I'll qualify you on the phone. Require good credit and family income $35,000 +. Bill Roka, Sales Rep, Remax Spirit Inc. Direct Line (905)449-3622 or 1- 888-732-1600. wroka@treb- net.com Nobody sells more houses than Remax!!!!! BROOKLIN, CHARMING 3 bedroom, 2 baths, large yard and deck, Queen St., $1,400 plus utilities. August lst. (905)728-4074. FRESHLY PAINTED 4 Bed- room house, 3 washrooms, 2 car garage. Walk to GO sta- tion. Includes family room and living room. $1600+ utilities. (905)686-6684 OSHAWA 4-BEDROOM, 3- bath. 3 year old house, near Durham College. 2-car park- ing plus garage, laundry, no smoking/pets. $1600/month plus utilities. Avail Sept 1. 905-579-2938 RENT TO OWN: Stunning 3 bdrm, updated throughout, eat in kitchen, deck, ﬁ nished basement. close to 401, go transit, shopping, schools. 24 hour message. 1-877-791- 0444. Bad credit welcome ROUGEMOUNT RD, Picker- ing, 3-bedroom, 1.5 bath, 6-appliances, close to public transit, GO/401, and Shop- ping/Library. No smok- ing/pets. Available Aug 1st. First/last. $1450/month, plus utilities. 905-427-0303. Townhouses for RentT CARRIAGE HILL 2 & 3 bed. TOWNHOUSES. In-suite laundry, util. incl., Balconies, patios, courtyard. Pking. avail. Near shopping, res- taurants, schools, parks. 122 Colborne St. E. (Simcoe N., Colborne E) 905-434- 3972 www.realstar.ca LOCATED AT WILSON/ BEATRICE. 3 bedroom townhouses available for rent. Close to all amenities and transportation. $1089 plus heat / hydro, includes water / cable. Call for more details & availability dates. (905) 432-6809. 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 RITSON/BEATRICE 3+1 bedroom, 5 appliances, cen- tral air, gas heat, clean, quiet complex. close to amenities, available Sept. 1st. $1200 plus utilities, ﬁ rst/last. 905- 987-2170. Pools & Supplies TendersT Public Notices Vendors WantedV Pools & Supplies TendersT Public Notices Vendors WantedV newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • July 31, 200922 AP Canada O/A 1527619 Some down payment may be required. “Over 30 Years Of Trusted Professional Service” Need A Car LoanNeed A Car Loan Call Credit Zone Call The Credit Zone Hotline ❏ SHUTTLE SERVICE ANYWHERE IN ONTARIO ❏ 100’S OF VEHICLES AVAILABLE ❏ 100% APPROVAL RATE! 905-668-1838 • 1-800-519-9566905-668-1838 • 1-800-519-9566 Lose Your Job. Lose Your Payment. Ask for details Bad Credit? O.K. • New to Country? O.K. Bankrupt? O.K. • Slow Payments? O.K. www.creditzonecanada.comwww.creditzonecanada.com Or Get Approval 24/7 On-Line At MULTI FAMILY GARAGE SALE Saturday Aug 1st, 8AM - NOON 1970 & 1976 Valley Farm Rd, Pickering (Brock/Hwy 2) Furniture, clothes, house wears, electronics, exercise equipment and much more!! OSHAWA NORTH of Taun- ton & Ritson. End unit. Clean 3-bedroom. 2&half bath, 4-appliances, ﬁ nished base- ment, plus garage. Near shopping, schools, university and public transportation. $1200/mnth plus electric. No smoking. Avail immediately. 905-982-0449. OSHAWA, SEMI-TOWN- HOUSE. 3 & 2-bdrm+. Har- mony/Olive. 4-plex, spa- cious/clean, 3-ﬂ oors, ﬁ n. basement, 1-parking, Close to shopping, schools/bus route, no smoking/pets. $895+ utilities. Avail. Aug/Sept. First/last/referenc- es. (905)686-5591 email: seanryanjr@gmail.com Rooms for Rent & WantedR AJAX Harwood/Rossland Furnished room $450/mo inclusive Ideal for female or student First/last req'd No smoking/pets (647) 213-5023 AJAX- shared accomoda- tions, large room, double closet, laundry, parking, cable, internet, phone avi- alable, bus at door. $440/month. Basement available Aug 15th, $420/month. (416)723-5576, robert207@rogers.com OSHAWA, ROOM for rent, $450, two available, recently renovated, onsite laundry, Oxford St., walk to shopping & transit, parking available. 905-244-0342. ROOM $450/MONTH First/last. No smoking. Quiet family home. Ideal for stu- dent. Close to bus and gro- cery store. Female preferred. Rossland/Central Park. Call (289)240-0192 ROOM FOR RENT, 3-bed- room house, Simcoe. Bus at door, South Oshawa, big back yard fenced, $400/month inclusive, avail Aug1. 289-355-6472 Rooms for Rent & WantedR ROOM FOR RENT, Philip Murray/Charbot area, $400/month includes cable/laundry, Share bath- room & kitchen. Male 40+ preferred. Available immedi- ately. Also, Oshawa near hospital, $450. (905)429- 7144. Shared Accommodation NORTH WHITBY, house to share, near all amenities, pri- vate bath, use of all facilities, parking. Avail immediately. First/last. 905-442-2483 Vacation Properties FLORIDA - 40 ACRE par- cels Only 10 remaining. 100% useable. MUST SELL. $119,900 ea. Owner Financ- ing from 3 1/2% Call 1-800- FLA-LAND (352-5263) Flori- da Woodland Group, Inc. Lic. RE Broker. 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 2005 32' HYLINE. 1-slide, 1- bedroom, full bath, front kitchen and bay windows, patio door, deck and shed. Large shaded site. $16,500. 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 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. Personals A MATURE ADULT single male, 52 yrs. old looking for a down-to-earth non-smoking lady as a companion that could possibility turn into a long-term relationship. If any of you ladies are interested please call 905-686-9838. RETIRED WIDOWER in Pickering seeks unattached lady 50-65, for a long-term relationship. Non-smoker. Call John 905-831-5782 or email : jstul@rogers.com Daycare Available DAYCARE AVAILABLE, all ages welcome, near schools/park. Lots of fun and activities. Rose- ﬁ eld/Finch area. Call Teresa (905)839-9277 or 416-518- 2439 DROP IN DAYCARE service from 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. Monday - Friday. Westney & Delaney, fully fenced, happy environ- ment, crafts, games etc. Re- ceipts, references. Westney & Delaney, (905)686-8719 Need Daycare? Wee Watch is a licensed agency which has full and P/T spaces avail. in a home in your area. We offer: a small ratio of children per Home, screened and trained Providers, unscheduled monthly inspections, educational materials, income tax receipts. For information call Ajax/Pickering 1-866-333-3299 www.weewatch.com 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. Articles for SaleA HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS Best Price, Best Quality. All Shapes & Colours. Call 1-866-585-0056 www.thecoverguy.ca Articles for SaleA A new kitchen countertop? Formica/Arborite/Wilson Art/ Nevamar/Pionite. This is all we do. Seen on Holmes on Homes. Inquiries/showroom please call John & Dan @ Discount Quality Countertops 499 Walton St Cobourg 905- 372-8969 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. APPLIANCES, refrigerator, stove, heavy duty Kenmore washer & dryer, apartment size washer & dryer. Mint condition. Will sell separate- ly. Delivery available. Instal- lation/hook-ups available. Call (905)903-4997 BBQ, PROPANE, full tank, used one season w/cover $100; Patio set, solid red- wood, round table w/2 benches, needs reﬁ nishing $50; Crib mattress, brand new $10. (905)619-2162 BED, ALL new Queen ortho- pedic, mattress, box spring in plastic, cost $900, selling $275. Call (416)779-0563 CARPETS, LAMINATE & VINYL SALE! I have 1000 of yards for sale! Free under- pad with installation. Free Estimates. Guaranteed Lowest Prices. Big or small jobs, I do it all! Lexus Floor- ing, Call Mike 905-431-4040 Cars for Sale 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 FOR SALE, Solar Panel for pool. 20' long hose and ABS pipe included. Used 1 year $200. Salt Chlorinator for large blow up pool or hot tub, never used, $100. Call (905)242-2896 or (705)328- 0402. 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 Cars for Sale Articles for SaleA HOT TUB/SPA, great tub, must sell, still has warranty, 5HP pumps, 5.5kw, heater, $2,995. Call 905-409-5285 HOT TUBS, 2008 models, fully loaded, full warranty, new in plastic, cost $8000, sacriﬁ ce $3,900. 416-779- 0563. LATERAL FILE cabinet, 3-drawer $350; treadmill $150; Unilock-best offer; desks, 13" TV/VCR combo; 21" TV; Eureka rug sham- pooer; 2ftx2ft patio slabs (all best offer) (905)426-9292 MUST SELL: Best Price, big Aubusson genuine super Chinese carpet 15 yards x 11 yards 10". Call (905)839- 5372 Cars for Sale Articles for SaleA OPTIWAY FORTRESS, 3 wheel Scooter, gently used. $1800. Call after 5pm (905)839-4154 POOL TABLE, professional series 1" slate, new in box with accessories, cost $4500, selling $1395. 416- 779-0563 RENT TO OWN - New and reconditioned appliances, new TV's, Stereos, Comput- ers, DVD Players, Furniture, Bedding, Patio Furniture, Barbecues & More! Fast de- livery. No credit ap- plication refused. Paddy's Market, 905-263-8369 or 1-800-798-5502. ROCKER RECLINER, in ex- cellent condition, light beige. Currently advertised by Le- on's for $499, SELL FOR $200!! (905)239-6679. Cars for Sale Articles for SaleA 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 SWING STAGE & Equip- ment, tools & some power tools, all you need for six to work is transport. Best offer. (905)430-6560 TORONTO MAPLE LEAF's Hockey tickets for the sea- son. Excellent seats. Call (905)753-2246 for more in- formation Garage Sale Sat Aug 1 9am-12 31 Wickens Cres Ajax GARAGE SALE Sat. Aug. 1st 8am -1pm 998 Mountcastle Cres, Pickering GARAGE SALE Sat. August 1st 8am - 3pm 1713 Minstrel Manor, Pickering Townhouses for RentT Garage/Yard Sales Newspapers reach educated, high-income earners better than other media, which makes advertising in the newspaper an awfully smart choice. NEWSPAPERS. THE MOST TRUSTED MEDIUM. LOGO newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • July 31, 200923 AP WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12th: 4:45p.m. Auction Sale of Furniture, Antiques and Collectibles for an Uxbridge estate, selling at Neil Bacon Auctions Ltd., 1 km west of Utica. To Include: kitchen suite, chesterﬁ eld suite, table and chairs, coat rack, shelving units, sterling silver pieces, Royal Doulton ﬁ gurines and Toby mugs, quantity of ivory pieces, art work, Waterford crystal, linen, plus large quan- tity of collectibles and glassware. Sale Managed and Sold by NEIL BACON AUCTIONS LTD. 905-985-1068 6th PORT HOPE ARTS FESTIVAL Saturday August 8th 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM Fine Art - Jewellery - Pottery Quilts & Wooden Articals On The Green By The Town Hall call 905-885-8792 for info. Gregory Kononow passed away peacefully on July 31, 2008 God took you from your suffering and pain a year ago today. Oh, how our hearts ached - although we knew it was for the best. You left us with your memories... so kind, thoughtful and funny. We will cherish them forever! You will always be missed and forever loved by your Mom, sisters Susan & Margaret and your nieces Tasha & Katelyn. Clearance of 2008 Poo l s Swimming Pools Factory Outlet 1-877-417-6657 • 16x32’ inground pool kit - easy to install, instructions included, (installation available) $5100 • 24’ round above ground available 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. BEAUTIFUL F1B Golden- doodles, amazing colours from B & W “Parti’s” to red, apricot, cream & black, silky soft, extremely low to non shed. 705-437-2790, www.doodletreasures.com BEAUTIFUL GOLDEN RETRIEVER puppies. Ex- perienced breeder since 1967. First shots, dewormed, vet checked. 6 YEAR GUARANTEE. Supplier of service dogs. $500. Judy (905)576-3303, Al 1-705- 632-1187 BEAUTIFUL SHIH TZUs for sale, affordable, non allergic, no shedding, vaccinated, de- wormed, vet checked $400 each. Call 905-260-8855. 1997 FORD Escort Station Wagon, 67,000kms, remote start, certiﬁ ed and e-tested. $2900 OBO. Kevin (905)243- 0209. or (905)623-9135 2002 CAVALIER 148,000k, $3395. 1999 Corolla 197,000k, $2995. 2004 Ven- ture 166,000k, extended, $3995 2003 Montana 139,000k, extended $3995. Certiﬁ ed/e-tested. Others $1395/up. Caruso AutoSales (905)686-3803 (905)391- 3910 1997 HONDA CIVIC EX 4dr., auto, air, p.w., 144k, complete service records $3950, e-tested, certiﬁ ed. 1998 MAZDA 626LX, 99k, 4 cyl., $2950. 2001 ESCAPE, 4dr 5 spd, XLS, 115k $3850. 2000 BUICK CENTURY, p.l., p.w., a/c, 160k, $2995. 1998 PONTIAC TRANSPORT, a/c, 130k $2800. 1997 SABLE 180k $1995. 1997 ESCORT 175k $1995. 1995 GRAND AM $1900. 1999 CARAVAN $2195. 2000 CAVALIER 120k $2995. Raleigh Auto Sales 444 Taunton Rd E. (905)432- 8444, 416-832-2336 99 GRAND Am -fully loaded, silver, too many new parts to mention approximately 330,000 km asking 1500.000 or best offer call 905-240- 3701 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 ! ! $ ! AARON & LEO Scrap Cars & Trucks Wanted. Cash paid 7 days/week any- time. Please call 905-426- 0357. ! ! ! A - ALL SCRAP CARS, old cars & trucks wanted. Cash paid. Free pickup. Call Bob anytime (905)431-0407. ! A ABLE TO PAY up to $10,000 on scrap cars & trucks running or not. Free Towing 24 hours, 7 days. (905)686-1899 (Picker- ing/Ajax) or (905)665-9279 (Oshawa/Whitby). $$$$$ JOHNNY JUNKER Always the best cash deal - up to $150 for your good cars, trucks vans or FREE REMOVAL for old aban- doned unwanted. Speedy service. (905)655-4609 or (416)286-6156. $300 GOVERNMENT Pro- gram or $125+ Top Cash AjaxAutoWreckers.com pays for vehicles, free pickup! We buy all scrap, metal, copper, aluminum, fridges, stoves, etc. 905-686-1771, 416-896- 7066 CASH FOR CARS! We buy used vehicles. Vehicles must be in running condition. Call (905)427-2415 or come to 479 Bayly St. East, Ajax at MURAD AUTO SALES GOV'T PROGRAM $300 Junk Cars. We Sell Auto Parts, Tireshop Used & New. Standard Auto Wreckers. Call us Today! 289-CAR- JUNK. 416-286-8686. www.JunkCars.ca Auctions Coming EventsC Articles for SaleA Articles WantedA Pets, Supplies, Boarding Cars for Sale Auctions Coming EventsC Cars for Sale Cars WantedC LEVINSKI, Gilbert - (Welland, On) (Dec-01- 1946 to July-29-2009) Passed away July 29, 2009 at the age of 62. Our brother Gilbert passed away peacefully with his family and friends by his side after losing his battle with cancer. Gilbert was pre-deceased by our par- ents William and Bella Levinski and his son Michael. He is survived by his one daughter Carrie-Ann. 7 brothers and sisters: Larry (Pa- tricia) Welland,June (Jose) Ajax, Christine (Gord) Welland, Gayle (Johnny) Welland, Ka- thy (Sandra) Ajax, Debbie (Rolland) N.B., Bil- ly (Diane) B.C., and 17 Nieces and Nephews: Carol-Ann, Darlene, Cathy (Larry), Natasha, Charissa-Lee (June), Donna, Michael, Heath- er (Christine), Angele (Gayle), Glenn, Jenni- fer, Mathieu (Kathy), Michel, Melanie (Deb- bie), Michael, Stephanie, Jonathan (Billy). Gilbert was an inspiration to all that knew him. He will be missed dearly but carried in his family's hearts forever. In Memoriam Deaths Vans/ 4-Wheel DriveV 1999 VENTURE Van. Green. LOW LOW KM! (155,000). Very clean, some rust. New tires, new battery, new start- er. AM/FM Cassette. Air conditioning. Cruise control. Asking $1800. 905-665-7739 Insurance ServicesI CLEAN DRIVING RECORD? GREY POWER could save you up to $400 on your car insurance. Call 1-866-473-9817 for no-obli- gation quote. Open week- ends. 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