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Home My WebLink AboutNA2010_03_17Ajax Bayly @ Harwood (905) 686-8061 Ajax Kingston Rd @ Salem (905) 428-6800 Pickering Town Centre (905) 420-0744 (Upper Sears Wing) The Legal to Read - Trademark of or used under license from Roger Communications Inc. 2010. All other brand names and/or logos are trademarks of their respective owners. AS LOW AS On Select 3 Year Plans $99 YOUR LIFE.CONNECTED You’ll fi nd it all with Ovi NOKIA Ajax Nissan Parts/Service Open 7:00am - 6:00pm Wednesdays 7:00am - 8:00pm Saturdays 8:00am - 2:00pm 500 Bayly Street West, Ajax (Between Westney & Church) 1-800-565-6365 905-686-0555 PERSONAL INCOME TAX RETURN INCOME TAX All-Canadian Tax Service $59.95*only * Most returns *GST extra 100 Westney Rd S (Ajax Go Station) (905) 426-4860 Pressrun 51,400 • 48 pages • Optional 3-week delivery $6/$1 newsstand PICKERING NNews ews AAddveverr titisseerrTHE RYAN PFEIFFER / METROLAND PICKERING -- Elke Beneke lost Blackie the cat from her rural home in October 2008. Ms. Beneke was reunited with the feline a year-and-a- half later when he showed up at a neighbour’s house down the street. Pickering cat comes back BLACKIE SURVIVES RURAL OUTDOORS FOR MORE THAN A YEAR BY KRISTEN CALIS kcalis@durhamregion.com PICKERING -- Who knows what Blackie’s been up to since he disappeared in north Pickering in October of 2008? That’s what the small black cat’s former owner, Elke Beneke is wondering. But she knows one thing for sure: he survived a wild part of Pickering - the Brock Road and Con- cession 5 area - filled with owls, deer, coy- otes, foxes and raccoons. “I’m just so happy he’s alive,” she said as she petted Blackie after learning he had taken up residence at a home nearby. Four years ago, Blackie was a feral cat who hissed and scratched before he slowly warmed up to Ms. Beneke, and eventually became a part of her family, alongside Gizzy the dog. “We were stuck like glue,” she said. Two years later, Ms. Beneke, who never even liked cats before meeting Blackie, was devastated when he didn’t come home one night. See BLACKIE page 11 Wednesday, March 17, 2010 NEWS 2 Concerns over bay Salt runoff ruining city’s ‘jewel’: researchers FEATURE 10 Monkey shines Durham farm provides safe haven for primates SPORTS 18 A hero’s welcome Bobsledder Brown returns to alma mater durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • March 17, 20102 AP Hwy. 401 runoff in Pickering bay fuels concerns of Great Lakes contamination BY NOOR JAVED newsroom@durhamregion.com PICKERING -- The salt spread on roads during harsh winter storms brings tempo- rary relief to drivers racing down icy roads, but wreaks havoc on vulnerable ecosystems nearby. In some cases, road salt is destroying them altogether. An extensive five-year study published this week by researchers at the University of Toronto Scarborough found that Pickering’s Frenchman’s Bay, considered the “jewel” of the city’s waterfront, is a stew of harsh con- taminants with levels far exceeding provin- cial water standards. The pollution has reduced the number of fish, lowered the aquatic diversity and is destroying the provincially significant wet- lands around the north end of the bay. “Startling” levels of E. coli, lead, chloride and aluminum have been detected, said Nick Eyles, a professor of geology who led the study. The biggest culprit, he said, is the road salt sprinkled every winter on Hwy. 401, just north of the bay. “There is a year-round impact of putting salt on for just a few weeks in the winter,” said Mr. Eyles, who studied the lagoon from 2002 to 2007. “Just imagine the impact it’s having on the fish in the inner northern parts of the bay.” His team determined that 3,600 tonnes of dissolved road salt ends up in the small lagoon in the winter, mostly from direct run- off in four creeks during warmer thaws, and from groundwater that has become saturat- ed with salt over time. The highway accounts for more than a quarter of all road salt that ends up in the bay, but covers just over one per cent of the area, he said. “There is a lot of salt put on these roads, and there is almost nothing to prevent it going directly into the creeks,” he said, add- ing that metals, oils from the highways and animal waste carried along the creeks also contribute to the chemical mix. Similar conditions have been seen in watersheds along the Great Lakes, Mr. Eyles said, but this is the first study to show that the damage from salt runoff lasts year round. “This is really about a much larger issue. Our development is having a significant impact on the water quality of our water- ways.” The greatest concern is that the contam- inated water is entering the Great Lakes, where much of our drinking water comes from. Pickering City officials say they have been aware of the impending ecological crisis at Frenchman’s Bay for years. They hired Mr. Eyles and his team to assess the impact of urban development on the bay in 2003 and saw similar results. “There is concern that the bay is regressing,” said Richard Holborn, head of engineering services with the City. Since then, the City has been working to create a Frenchman’s Bay storm water man- agement master plan to improve water qual- ity, flooding and erosion issues. In the long term, there may be plans to restore the bay’s northern wetland back to health, he said. The master plan is expect- ed to go to council for approval in April. The study is the latest in extensive research that points to the hazards of salt on the environment. In 2001, Environment Canada rec- ommended road salt be considered a toxic substance because of its negative impact on ecosystems. That never happened. Instead, the federal government adopted a voluntary “code of practice,” which most municipali- ties have signed onto. They are expected to release a five-year assessment of the code’s effectiveness for the environment this year. Almost all municipalities agree that road salt is damaging, yet it continues to be used because it is the cheapest option. Over the past five years, many municipalities have made an effort to reduce salt use and find cleaner options like beet solution and sand, said Mark Rabbior, a spokesman with the provincial environment ministry. But salt is used as a default option, in part because it is effective regardless of tempera- ture fluctuations and severity of weather. The problem is, salt runoff into streams, ponds and rivers is no longer just a winter problem. Although all salt is dispersed in the winter, the water qual- ity is worse in the sum- mer when Frenchman’s Bay is busiest, said Mr. Eyles. “In the summer, you get algae blooms, and you get this milky brown water as a result. That cuts off sunlight that reaches the bot- tom of the lagoon, and so vegetation can’t grow, and fish don’t come into the area,” he said. “If you look at the lake from above, you can see a plume of dirty water coming out of the bay into Lake Ontar- io.” The only thing “saving it now” is that it is diluted by water from Lake Ontario. But at the same time, Mr. Eyles said, the polluted bay is adding to the “chemical load” going into the body of water that makes up our main drinking source. 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Man assaulted in Ajax Tim Hortons drive-through AJAX -- Three people were arrested after allegedly assaulting a man who took too long ordering at a Tim Hor- tons drive-through in Ajax on Saturday morning. Around 8 a.m. on March 13, a 36-year-old Ajax man, with his wife and two children in the car, was placing an order at the Salem Road South Tim Hortons drive- through. Police say the order was taking some time and three men in a pickup truck behind the family became impatient. Police say the driver of the pickup truck began honking his horn and the three men in the truck began screaming. It was then that the 36-year-old man got out of his car and approached the pick-up truck to ask the other men to calm down, said police. The three other men then allegedly got out of the truck and began assaulting the man. Police were called and they charged the three men, all from Ajax, with assault. The 36-year-old victim suffered bumps and bruises, but was not seriously injured. The three charged men were later released from cus- tody with a promise to appear in court. Free yo-yo clinic in Pickering PICKERING -- Local kids can learn to walk the dog, hop the fence, split the atom and even more tricks at a free yo-yo clinic this Thursday. Rob Kitts, a 23-year-old two-handed yo-yo pro, can yo-yo around his neck, between his legs and make a yo-yo roll up his arm at will. He got his start at the age of eight when his parents bought him a wooden yo-yo, along with a video by Tom Smoth- ers, a comedian whose act included yo-yo tricks. He learned 10 basic tricks, took lessons and started experimenting. Mr. Kitts owns 5,000 yo-yos and has won a bunch of awards such as the Midwest Champion Double-Handed Player and the Most Inspirational Player of the Year award. His free clinic takes place at Mastermind Toys at the Pickering Town Centre, 1355 Kingston Rd., from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, March 18. For more information: CALL 905-831-6287 Clarification PICKERING -- In the article Pickering committee approves 3.9-per cent tax hike that ran Wednesday, March 10, it was said owners of a Pickering home valued at $289,400 would pay $1,134 in total property taxes. It should have read that figure represents the City’s por- tion of the property tax bill only. DURHAM -- A forum on ending racism is being held March 18 in Ajax. Beyond Multiculturalism and Diversity: A Baha’i Perspec- tive Community Forum is from 6 to 9 p.m. in the Rotary Room of the main Ajax Public Library branch, corner of Harwood Avenue and Achilles Road. The event is also an opportunity to commemorate the United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, held annually on March 21. Roland Rutland, co-ordinator of external affairs for the Baha’i communities of Durham Region, told Regional Coun- cil last week this year is the 50th anniversary of the Sharp- eville massacre in South Africa on March 21, 1960, in which police officers opened fire on a crowd, killing 69 people and wounding almost 200. “Is racism an issue in the Dur- ham Region?” Mr. Rutland asked. “Yes, it exists and it is an issue, and some people and institutions are in denial when it comes to acknowledging its existence. “Racism is a disease, a silent cancer,” he added. He also spoke on the United Nations International Wom- en’s Day, held on March 8. International Women’s Day is an opportunity to celebrate “economic, political and social achievements of women past and present”. In some coun- tries, including Russia and Vietnam, it’s a national holiday, he said. 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Call 1-866-550-5462 Visit www.DurhamLINC.ca Citizenship and Immigration Canada Citoyenneté et Immigration Canada Assessment and Classes provided byFunded by DURHAM -- A story that appeared on dur- hamregion.com March 5 about rookie councillors inadvertently left out Brock’s newest elected leaders. Brock has four rookie councillors: Mike Manchester (Ward 1), Randy Skinner (Ward 2, 2008 byelection), Anthony Wood- ruff (Ward 3), and Ted Smith (Ward 5). Clarification Shelley-Ann Brown to attend public event Saturday PICKERING -- Pickering 2010 Olympic sil- ver medalist Shelley-Ann Brown is taking part in a special celebration this weekend and the public is welcome to join her. Recently back from the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games, Ms. Brown will attend the celebration of the Interna- tional Day for the Elimination of Racism and Hate, hosted by the Pickering Carib- Canadian Cultural Association (PCCCA) at Sarah McDonald’s Place, 1467 Whites Rd. N., at Kingston Road on Saturday, March 20 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. The young black woman and brake- man slipped into her bobsleigh with Kuwaiti-born partner, Helen Upperton, on Wednesday, Feb. 24 and slid to a silver medal, contributing to Canada’s excep- tional finish on the world stage. Ms. Brown will be recognized for her hard work, diligence and intelligence with little government funding. She holds a Bachelor of Arts and Science degree and a Masters degree in Educational Psychology. She is dedicated to inspir- ing and uplifting young people, and is an example of doing so by waiting tables in Calgary to support herself, all the while putting in long hours of training for the Olympics. “But this was not just an Olympic win for Shelley-Ann,” said Susan Maturine, PCCCA president. “February was Black History month, and on this date, Shelley- Ann joined other black historians who have made a difference.” The event will focus on the great things that young people can achieve in recog- nition of the International Day for the Elimination of Racism and Hate. For more information: CALL 416-347-8900 (Maurice Brenner EMAIL Brenner@mauricebrenner.com COMMUNITY Pickering to celebrate Olympian, end to racism SHELLEY-ANN BROWN durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • March 18, 20105 We’re Growing… Forward your resumé to: Did you know that the demand for financial planners has never been higher and that Investors Group is continuing to grow and offer career opportunities? 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The plant is located in industrial Ajax on Mills Road and is owned by Index Energy. Shortly after 11 a.m., Ajax Fire and Emer- gency Services said everything was under control and no one was injured. Smoke could still be seen wafting from the roof of the build- ing. “There was a small fire and it’s out,” said platoon chief Dave Hutchinson. “Basical- ly they’re just clearing the smoke out of the building.” Patrick Kidd, chief engineer for the plant, said the fire broke out after a hose broke off onto the combustor. The combustor burns the wood to heat water, to produce steam used by nearby buildings. The malfunction caused some oil to squirt onto the combustor creating the black smoke. “We have our own internal fire people; we were putting it out at the time and then the fire department showed up,” said Mr. Kidd. “The fire department is always helpful.” There’s no damage estimate yet, but these types of malfunctions have happened before. “We get smoke there anyway, not to that extent,” said Mr. Kidd. “This is a wood burn- ing facility.” Mr. Hutchinson said a fire prevention inspector was sent to investigate. EMERGENCY SERVICES Fire breaks out at Ajax steam plant RYAN PFEIFFER / METROLAND AJAX -- Firefighters were called to the Ajax steam plant Wednesday morning to deal with a small fire in the buliding that was quickly brought under control. durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • March 17, 20105 P Roger Anderson talks of accomplishments, goals for Durham BY KRISTEN CALIS kcalis@durhamregion.com PICKERING -- Pickering councillors questioned the regional chairman for the good portion of an hour Monday night on everything from the widening of Hwy. 407 to the public alerting system for the nuclear plant. Roger Anderson gave his annual address at the latest council meeting, listing ways the Region has supported Pickering in 2009. Improvements included the $8.3-mil- lion expansion of Brock Road from Dell- brook Avenue to Rossland Road, which will continue into 2010. He also mentioned the widening of Altona Road between Kingston Road and Sheppard Avenue, valued at $6.5 million, expected to be completed in 2010. “In addition, the Region invested $2.9 million to rehabilitate 12.5 kilome- tres of regional roadways in Pickering,” Mr. Anderson said. “We also invested $750,000 to install or improve traffic control systems at 10 locations in the city.” He also mentioned the Region’s larg- est project ever, the $575-million Stage 3 expansion of the Duffin Creek water pol- lution control plant. It includes shares from York and Durham regions and $94 million in federal and provincial infra- structure programs funding. The Region has contributed almost $73 million to it this year. He noted recent work on the Region’s strategic plan, which focuses on pro- moting a vibrant economy, protecting and sustaining the environment, balanc- ing growth, enabling sustainable com- munities and ensuring Durham is safe, healthy and inclusive. Ward 2 City Councillor Doug Dicker- son commented Mr. Anderson didn’t bring up the topic of the alerting system project for the nuclear plant. The Region is provincially required to install sirens throughout a three-kilometre radius of the plant. After years of planning and agreements between Pickering and the Region, the number of sirens has changed dramatically, and Coun. Dick- erson felt the Region has ordered more sirens than is required. It’s also recently asked for Pickering’s support to add six more. “Why would we want to put up more sirens than we have to?” Coun. Dicker- son said. Mr. Anderson said he’d share the con- cerns with staff. Ward 3 City Councillor David Pickles mentioned concerns Greenwood resi- dents have with plans for a bypass being put at Westney Road as part of the Hwy. 407 east expansion. The chairman said the top priority is moving forward on the 407, and while he’d be hard pressed to ask for a delay, he’ll relay the concerns to Aecon Group Inc., designers of the project. Ward 1 City Councillor Jennifer O’Connell questioned Mr. Anderson on signing off on the change in location for a contentious odour control facility that was set to go in west Pickering. Over the summer recess, Mr. Anderson and York Regional Chairman Bill Fisch agreed that the facility be moved just west of Pickering, over York-Durham Townline Road, without consulting council. To Mr. Anderson, the answer was sim- ple since Regional council had signed a resolution that if York were to move it out of Durham Region, he could sign off on it. “I don’t know why you’d think I’d go back to council when I had authority to sign off on it,” he said. CITY HALL Pickering councillors grill regional chairman I don’t know why you’d think I’d go back to council when I had authority to sign off on it. 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All content copyright WE THINK... email responses to newsroom@durhamregion.com Editorial Opinions SPORT Don’t forget the Paralympic Games To the editor: We enjoyed Mike Johnston’s March 3 col- umn, ‘Country, newsroom brought togeth- er’. We do dispute a few of his comments such as now that the Olympics have ended “the malaise sets in” and “Hurry up, 2014.” Hold on. We still have some exciting moments in Canadian sport in just a few days –– the Paralympics. We have personally been witness to the sacrifice and determination of our friend, Markham resident Chris Williamson, as he heads into his third Paralympic Games. He is legally blind and cannot even drive a car down a suburban road but careens down ski runs at upwards of 130 km/h, only about five metres behind his guide Nick Brush. He won gold in Salt Lake and silver and bronze in Torino, a heartbreaking inju- ry at each Paralympic Games robbing him of more medals. He is the only Canadian male to win an overall World Cup Alpine skiing title (six times in his career) and recently celebrated his 53rd career World Cup victory. He is a medal hopeful in all five alpine events in Vancouver. He sacri- fices months away from his wife, two small children as well as his career in banking (he has a degree in economics) to train and compete so that he can proudly represent Canada in a sport he loves. Olympians Sidney Crosby, Alexandre Bilodeau, Clara Hughes and Ashleigh McIvor and all the other amazing athletes of the Olympics should be lauded for their effort and achievement. However, please remember names of amazing athletes like Chris Williamson, Brian McKeever, Lauren Woolstencroft and Viviane Forest to name just a few, and all the rest of our athletes who play sledge hockey though paraplegic, ski at unreal speeds though blind, paraple- gic or missing limbs, and curl though in wheelchairs. Please remind your readers to tune in to the Paralympic Games and see that these amazing athletes also have the potential to own the podium for Canada. Pamela Mathews and Chris Ouellette Ajax O CANADA Let us hear the anthem in its proper presentation To the editor: Re: Mike Thompson and Don Legree let- ters on the national anthem. Thank you for your comment. This is something my friends and I have com- mented on for years -– it doesn’t even sound like our treasured anthem. Do it on your own time, let us have ours in its proper presentation. And to Don Legree –- never thought about it, but you are right, why don’t the fans join in? S.E. Harris Uxbridge SOCIAL SERVICES CAS does a great job To the editor: At Catholic Family Services of Durham, we work closely with Durham Children’s Aid Society. We also collaborate with them in our Safer Families program which is demonstrating its worth in reducing the incidence of families needing repeat investigations. These programs not only are good for families, but they are effective in reducing the number of cases that have to be reopened. Durham CAS is current- ly under severe pressure for funding and has been unfairly accused of poor man- agement. It is audited by the Province four times a year; there is no waste. As we work with the Durham CAS staff, we see skilled, committed, efficient pro- fessionals stretched to their limit in pro- viding protection services. As executive director, I work closely with the management of Durham CAS and have never found that agency to be anything but well run. The fact is, if our Province wants to ensure that children are protected from abuse and that families are given help so the children can be safe, there is a finan- cial cost. This is a cost taxpayers are will- ing to pay. Mary Wells RSW Executive Director Catholic Family Services of Durham Whitby Residents across Durham Region should brace themselves for delays in the collec- tion of their recyclable materials at the curb in the coming days and, possibly, weeks. Teamsters working at the Region’s trans- fer facility where recyclables are sorted and processed are on strike against their employer, Metro Municipal Recycling Ser- vices Inc., in seeking a first contract. The workers belong to Teamsters Local 419, and though they toil in a Durham-owned facility, they are not Regional employees. Though it’s hard to accept three dozen workers can effectively shut down Dur- ham’s recycling system, it does mean that the region’s residents who dutifully fill their blue boxes each week with plastics, aluminum, bottles and paper will have to make adjustments as the strike continues. In the interim, it’s important Durham residents demonstrate patience. If your blue box isn’t filled up come col- lection day, skip that one and fill it up for the next week. Other alternatives include separating like materials for collection later, or, if they take up too much room in your garage or drive- way, dropping them at local transfer sta- tions unaffected by the strike. At the same time, it’s important that these workers, while free to pursue their contract demands, must also rely on the goodwill of the larger community. To that end, we encourage them to meet their union obligations in a fair and expe- ditious manner. Don’t unnecessarily delay trucks coming and going from the recovery facility. Conduct yourselves honourably. Remain open to further negotiations. So, too, must Metro Municipal Recy- cling Services recognize its employees are conducting company business in a public facility paid for by Durham Region taxpay- ers. They must also meet their obligations and remain open to negotiations to mini- mize the labour disruption and get back to business. Meanwhile, we recognize Durham Region is in a unique position as little more than a landlord, but hope officials will exert whatever influence they can to ensure both sides keep bargaining to find a resolution to the impasse. In the end, it is the citizens in communi- ties across Durham Region who will be lit- erally left holding the blue box if no resolu- tion is forthcoming. Find common ground on both sides. Negotiate the issues that require honest and fair bargaining. Be prepared to give a little more if you demand a little more. Show respect for the other’s needs and for Durham Region’s citizens. Durham’s citizens are counting on a quick and lasting resolution to get the sort- ers back to work and the system back on its feet. 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See your participating Toyota dealer for details. 557 Kingston Rd., Pickering 905-420-9000 www.pickeringtoyota.com MSRP $24,900 Freight & Fees -$1630 Plus GST & PST 2010 RAV4 MSRP $24,595 Freight & Fees -$1625 Plus GST & PST MSRP $29,310 Freight & Fees -$1625 Plus GST & PST MSRP $15,460 Freight & Fees -$1555 Plus GST & PST durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • March 17, 20107 PWhat will you be doing to observe Earth Hour on March 27? ONIQUE BAILEY -- ‘I’ll turn off the lights, the computer, the TV and cable boxes.’ JEAN HIGGS-- ‘We’ll probably be with my daughter and say, ‘Okay, lights out’. Last year we played cards by candlelight and had a dessert.’ JIM LI -- ‘Just turn off the lights, play with the kids, have a walk and see how many families take part.’ BREE THOMSON -- ‘Turning off our lights, sitting in the dark and talking .’ WE ASKED I’m going through a bit of an insane dance with my accountants right now. We’re faxing and e-mailing back and forth, trying to get my books and theirs to obtain some kind of resemblance to one another. We’re still a little ways apart. And by ‘a little ways’ I mean they’re reading Atlas Shrugged and I’m looking at Good- night Moon. I feel like that guy in the movie who is the only one on the flight who didn’t eat the fish and now has to land the plane. My accountants are the guys in the tower try- ing to talk me down. Sweating profusely, I strap myself into a chair in front of my computer. The accounting software with its tables, col- umns and numbers swims in front of my red-rimmed, stinging eyes; debit, credit, shareholder advances, retained earnings. Good God. “You can do this,” I murmur. “It’s only numbers. Just follow their directions and it will all work out perfectly. Nothing could be easier.” “Tower to Crone...are you there?” “Yes! Yes! I’m here. I’m at the computer.” “Roger that. Now, the first thing we want you to do is just to breathe. OK? Are you still there?” “Yes! Yes, I’m still here. OK, I’m breath- ing, I’m breathing. I feel good.” “Fine. Fine. You’re doing just fine Neil. And let me just say, we’re all rooting for you down here.” “Thanks.” “Alrighty. Now, the first thing you’re going to do is generate a trial balance from the reports menu...we’ve got to make an adjustment or two to your A/R and your Accumulated Depreciation of Office Equipment in the General Journal.” “What! What are you talking about? I don’t see trial balance anywhere. And what the hell is A/R? I haven’t accumulated any depreciated stuff! Why would I do that? Can’t you people speak English for God’s sake? Oh no! The computer...it’s crashing... I can’t hold ‘er any longer. We’re all gonna die! Arrrrrrggggghhhh!” That’s pretty much how it’s been going. Luckily I have very patient, capable and remarkably good-humoured accountants. They understand that I am not a number cruncher. They get that I try my best, but that the whole concept of bookkeeping and accountancy is like a foreign language to me. It’s like every year at this time I sit down and try to learn Aramaic. I used to have an accountant, and ‘used to’ is the operative phrase, who thought my annual debit/credit meltdown was funny. He got a kick out of it. I wanted to walk into his office, slam down an audition script and say, ‘OK fat boy, you’ve got 20 minutes to prepare that monologue. And it better be good or your kids don’t eat this month.’ And then I’d just sit there and relish his tor- ture as he struggled in uncharted waters for awhile. Waters that I, as an actor, find as familiar as amniotic fluid. ‘Welcome to my world, pal,’ I would say with a chuckle. ‘Who’s laughing now?’ I guess the lesson here is that we’ve all got our bogeymen. The important thing is learning to con- front our fears, worries and insecurities. To step out of our comfort zones. It’s good for us. It keeps us alive and growing and vital. ‘What does not kill me makes me stronger’, as the old saying goes. Or, on a more personal level, ‘What does not kill me keeps Revenue Canada off my back.’ Durham resident Neil Crone, actor-comic-writer, saves some of his best lines for his columns. Tax time adds up to columns of confusion NEIL CRONE DURHAM -- For a time this winter, red and white became the fashion as this photog- rapher attended the many local events celebrating the Olympics in Vancouver. The enthusiasm was heartfelt, passionate and conspicuous. Old, young, acquaintances and strangers, there was no difference. Canadian pride. The smiles, the cheers. It was like someone let the cork out of the bottle. Keep the spirit going because it looks good on you. Jason Liebregts is a photographer with Metroland Durham Region Media Group JASON LIEBREGTS / BEHIND THE LENS Normally I use this space to opine on issues happening in the newsroom but this week I’d like to take a different tack and talk about a former Whitby mayor I never stopped admiring. This past Saturday, I was shocked to hear about the passing of former Mayor Bob Attersley, or Bob as he always asked me to call him. He was the mayor of Whitby from 1980 to 1991. Bob was the first mayor I became asso- ciated with when I started working for the now-defunct Whitby Free Press. For a young, nervous reporter, Bob was always available to answer questions and clarify an issue. It seemed he was always in his Town Hall office and no matter what type of question or clarification I was looking for, he would invite me in to sit down and talk. That type of face-to-face conversation without an appointment or without going through a communication specialist is almost unheard of now. When I moved to Metroland’s Whitby This Week, I continued covering Whitby and Bob was still the man. He ran meet- ings fairly and gave everyone an oppor- tunity to speak. And always the promoter, Bob must have given my wife 50 marigold pins at different events we attended over the years. Brenda always joked Bob kept forget- ting her name which was why she ended up with a desk full of marigolds. I went to Cobourg in 1991 to open a new Metroland paper and when I returned to run our paper in Ajax in 2007, one of the first people I looked to reconnect with was Bob. I finally met up with him at a Whitby chamber event and though he looked a bit older he hadn’t changed much. “Do you remember me?’ I asked. ‘Mike,’ he replied, ‘how’s your wife?’ That was Bob. Managing editor Mike Johnston writes a column every second week about life in the newsroom. 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Sign up for one FREE at the program of your choice - parent signature required.Facebook us at FreeTeen Stuff durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • March 17, 201010 AP Sherri Delaney provides ‘hangout’ and safe haven in Sunderland for her primate friends Durham’s Monkey House They need to be stimulated, they need all kinds of things. Sherri Delaney BY JEFF HAYWARD jhayward@durhamregion.com BROCK -- You could say Sherri Delaney is a very busy foster parent. Her 21 foster ‘children’ greeted her with exuberance when she entered their private quarters on her property near Sun- derland recently, while Ms. Delaney gave a quick lesson on how to behave around her residents during a recent visit from a Times-Journal reporter and photographer. “If you upset Chelsea, she will have a temper tantrum,” warned Ms. Delaney, as George and Mr. Jenkins listened on. She turned the attention to another in her care. “He’s a busy boy,” she said, watching him play. He can be a bit mischievous and will yank on the tail of an unsuspecting cat walking by, she added. In a different section of the building, another resident, that she lovingly referred to as Sweetpea, peered out at her new visitors with curiosity while Ms. Delaney told a tear-jerker about her. “We had a kitten named Violet in here who was sick,” explained Ms. Delaney, noting Sweetpea became a mother figure to the fragile feline. The kitten ended up dying, but Sweetpea apparently hasn’t forgotten Violet. “She takes any toys she has and puts them onto the catbed now,” explained Ms. Delaney. But while Sweetpea, George, Mr. Jenkins, Chelsea and the oth- ers exhibit some human traits, they all have one thing in common: they’re primates. Ms. Delaney, a Durham police officer, has dedi- cated her free time along with several volunteers to create the Story Book Farm Primate Sanctuary, the only “all-primates” sanctu- ary in Canada, she said. The animals, some abused, have been rescued from various plac- es, she said. “A lot (of people) don’t know how to properly take care of them,” she said, adding while some municipali- ties have exotic pet regulations in place, there is no sweeping law in Canada to stop citizens from acquiring the wild ani- mals, sometimes through auction. “The problem is primates can live to 40 years, and that could be 40 years in a bad situation. They need to be stimulated, they need all kinds of things.” Story Book has worked with the SPCA in some res- cues, she added. It’s difficult to re-intro- duce primates back into the wild after they’ve been han- dled by humans for a period of time, she explained. “They’ve been domesti- cated somewhat,” said Ms. Delaney. However, there are efforts in motion to send the sanc- tuary’s largest resident, Pierre, an olive baboon, into the wild of Nigeria. But it’s a very involved process, she said. The sanctuary project started in 2000 with an addition built last year, “and we’re almost out of room again,” said Ms. Delaney, who noted she puts her own cash into needs such as heating and food for the animals, which can munch their way through $60 to $70 in fruit per day. Luckily, an Uxbridge business on Brock Street donates unsalable fruit to the operation, and in the summer, an organ- ic garden is planted at the farm to offset some of that cost, she said. Some nights, the animals even get a special treat, such as spaghetti, said Ms. Delaney. “They love it,” she said. Story Book is not open to the public. “We’ve had open hous- es but I’m not having one this year,” said the sanctuary owner. “I invite any inquiries by phone or e-mail.” Residents also have a chance to ‘adopt’ a primate at her farm, with donated funds going towards the care of the ani- mals, she said. The operation would also welcome a handy- man on a volunteer basis. “Some of this I’ve built,” said Ms. Delaney of the facility, not- ing those interested could also lend their skills doing com- puter research. To offer assistance, or to find out more about Story Book sanctuary: VISIT www.storybookfarmprimatesanctuary.com WATCH the video story VIEW more photos @ durhamregion.com CELIA KLEMENZ / METROLAND SUNDERLAND -- Sherri Delaney, of Story Book Farm Primate Sanctuary, chatted with George, a black spider monkey, on March 11. Above, Chelsea, a hamadryas baboon, kept a close eye on visitors as she snacked on grapes. At left, a ring-tailed lemur peered from high up on a shelf, one of a group of lemurs living at the sanctuary. durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • March 17, 201011 P ....................................................................................................................................Liam’s Fight For Sight Gala Liam Kristopher Reid was born on Thursday, June 18, 2009. At 5 weeks old, we learned that Liam suffered from a congenital eye condition, PHPV, leaving him blind in both eyes. But there is hope, an experimental procedure in the United States (and not funded by OHIP) can give Liam a chance at sight... but your help is needed. Sponsored by Valentino’s Grande Salon Monday, March 22, 2010 Cocktails: 6:30 pm ~ Entertainment: 7:30 pm Ajax Convention Centre, 550 Beck Crescent, Ajax, Ontario Tickets: $50 per person (Available for purchase at Valentino’s, The Facial Place, LaFontaine, Dezire Boutique and Envy Boutique) The evening will feature a Fashion Show ~ Hair by Valentino’s, Make-up by The Facial Place, Silent Auction, Live Auction, Musical Entertainment by Simone Sioman, Hot and Cold h’orderves For more information, or to purchase tickets, please visit us online at www.valentinos.ca. (Available for purchase at Valentino’s, The Facial Place, La Fontaine, Dezire Boutique, Hanley’s Shoe Shoppe and Envy Boutique) The evening will feature a Fashion Show - by Valentino’s, Dezire Boutique, Envy Boutique, La Fontaine, The Facial Place, Silent Auction, Live Auction, Musical Entertainment by Somine Soman, Hot and Cold Hors d’oeuvres For months after Blackie disappeared Ms. Beneke went up and down her street, call- ing out to him, but to no avail. Once she actually thought she saw him in the dis- tance, but when she called out, he dashed off. But it turns out, it probably was her Blackie. “On my 68th birthday I got the call,” she said. Just weeks ago, her daughter, Lorri Liver- more, was talking to the Livingstones up the road when she saw they had a new cat. She mentioned it looked an awful lot like her mother’s lost cat and though they said he just showed up one day, after inspect- ing it, she was sure. The faint patches of white fur on his belly, and the fact that he was neutered were dead giveaways. Ms. Livermore even noticed scratch- es on Blackie’s belly. She didn’t tell her mother at the time, but she heard a loud scuffle the night he disappeared. It could have been another cat, a raccoon or even a coyote given the wilderness. Ms. Beneke was absolutely thrilled to see him, and still finds it hard to believe. “It’s like you’ve lost a child and you can’t fathom that they’re back,” she said. Shirley Livingstone, Blackie’s new boarder, noticed him coming around the yard in September. She and her husband Bert also noticed him in various spots in the area and began feeling bad for him. Mr. Livingstone explained Blackie, which he also started calling him, began sneak- ing into the garage through a small hole, and so they gave him a litter box and start- ed feeding him. A cockatiel lives in the house, so Ms. Livingstone is hesitant to bring Blackie in. At first, Blackie was wild again. “You couldn’t pick him up or even get near him,” said Mr. Livingstone. Now, he’s become one of the family, along with two dogs and the bird. “I don’t think he’ll leave here,” Mrs. Liv- ingstone said as Blackie rolled around and basked in the sun. Although Mr. Livingstone is willing to give Blackie back to Ms. Beneke, the cat has become a nice companion, having come just shortly before putting down his old dog, Cosmo. “He follows him all over,” Mrs. Living- stone said. Blackie is not the first pet of Ms. Beneke’s that the Livingstones have saved. One day Gizzy was on her long leash in the front yard, and when her master came outside to let her back in, she was gone. Gizzy, a Husky-Shepherd-Collie mix, is strong and must have broken herself off the leash. Ms. Beneke searched for Gizzy, but again, came up empty-handed. That evening, the Livingstones noticed a dog on the train tracks. When they went closer, they saw her leash was tangled in the tracks. They untied her and called the animal services department, which reunited Ms. Beneke with her Gizzy. While Gizzy’s happy back with he owner, all parties agree Blackie’s happy at his new residence. Of course, he seems to enjoy Ms. Beneke’s visits, and the treats she promises to bring him each time. CAT’S CAPER Blackie comes back after surviving wilds of north Pickering BLACKIE from page 1 RYAN PFEIFFER / METROLAND PICKERING -- Elke Beneke got re- acquainted with Blackie a year-and- a-half after the cat failed to appear one night at her rural home in October 2008. Ms. Beneke said she was thrilled when she found out the wayward feline had showed up at a neighbour’s house recently. I’m just so happy he’s alive. 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City competition features prizes, pro judges on March 27 from 7 to 10 p.m. PICKERING -- The City of Pickering is hosting a free teen dance competition for break and hip-hop dancers. The free event will feature two-on- two break dancing battles and hip-hop showcase battles. There will be professional judges for the competition and prizes to be won, which will be provided by Verid- ian, Ontario Power Generation and the Pickering Town Centre. Register online before March 19. The dance competition is free for Pickering teens 13 to 19 years of age, with a City ID Card. If you don’t have a card, you can get it for free at the event (parent signature is required). It’ll take place on March 27 at the East Shore Community Centre, 910 Liverpool Rd. S., from 7 to 10 p.m. For more information on this or other free teen events, follow Pickering Teens on TWITTER, or on Facebook at FreeT- een Stuff. For more information or to register: CALL 905-420-4660 ext. 6101 VISIT www.cityofpickering.com/teens About the event: DATE Saturday, March 27 TIME 7 to 10 p.m. ADDRESS East Shore Community Centre, 910 Liverpool Rd. South.durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • March 17, 201015 AP Region of Durham Waste Management Division 905-579-5264 or 1-800-667-5671 www.durhamregionwaste.ca No change to Blue Box collection during strike Contract workers at the Material Recovery Facility (MRF), located on Garrard Road in Whitby, are engaged in a legal strike. The strike does not involve Durham Region employees and is beyond the control of the Region of Durham. No changes to your regular Blue Box collection are planned, although delays in regular pick up times may occur. This may include evening collections. Due to this labour disruption at the MRF, the Waste Management Centre, located at 4600 Garrard Rd. in Whitby, will not be open to the public for the purchase of Blue Boxes and Green Bins. Your patience and cooperation during this labour disruption is greatly appreciated. MARCH BREAK ACTIVITIES Free hip-hop dance-off for Pickering teens At least 40 positions at Whitby hospital will be impacted BY PARVANEH PESSIAN ppessian@durhamregion.com WHITBY -- Forty staff positions are expected to undergo changes at Ontar- io Shores Centre for Mental Health Sci- ences as lay-off notices are handed out to individuals working in various areas of the hospital. The changes are part of the Whitby facility’s operating plan for 2010-2011, which strives to achieve leading prac- tices in mental health care, said Ontario Shores president and CEO Glenna Ray- mond. “In order that we can make sure that our programs are current and up-to-date and as we work through those changes, there are individuals that are impact- ed,” she said, adding that officials want to first meet with those affected before releasing further details about the spe- cific changes. The lay-off process first involves noti- fying bargaining agents and is then fol- lowed by an extended period of time to allow the people in the impacted posi- tions to consider their options. “Individuals in those roles have an opportunity to be supported to move into other roles, to pick up vacancies for instance that might come up over the next few months, or to be redeployed to other areas of the hospital,” Ms. Ray- mond said. But the president of the Ontario Pub- lic Service Employees Union (OPSEU), which represents the Ontario Shores workers, believes the cuts have to do with lack of funding for services from the Ontario Ministry of Health. “Given the priority the Province is plac- ing on mental health, these layoffs come as a surprise,” Warren Thomas said. “The ministry of health should talk to the ministry of finance -- one is trying to create jobs by stimulating the economy, the other is eliminating jobs at an aston- ishing rate across the province.” In addition to the position changes, Ontario Shores has also announced the closing of one of two sites of the Beacon House, an Oshawa-based residential treatment program that serves individu- als with complex personality problems. A highly successful out-patient pro- gram called Challenging Directions Enterprises at the facility also under- went restructuring last month, causing a backlash among many patient caregiv- ers. The voluntary work program encour- aged mentally challenged patients to put their skills to work performing different kinds of remedial duties while under staff supervision. “There have been so many programs cut at Ontario Shores that patients are left on the wards with nothing to do,” said Mr. Thomas. Despite the changes, hospital staff will work closely with those affected and ensure that the quality of care for patients remains top priority, Ms. Ray- mond said. “In any area of the plan where there has been a program change or a service realignment, all of our patients are still continuing to receive care (and) all of our programming still has service offer- ings for those clients.” durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • March 17, 201016 AP MENTAL HEALTH FACILITY Ontario Shores workers hit hard by program changes Given the priority the province is placing on mental health, these layoffs come as a surprise. 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Avoid the interruptions and distractions of an unﬁ nished to-do list in order to focus on the task at hand: studying. www.newscanada.com Five habits to maximize student’s study time durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • March 17, 201018 AP Olympic silver medallist visits former high school BY BRAD KELLY bkelly@durhamregion.com PICKERING -- For someone who shared a little secret about hating the cold despite competing in the Winter Olympics, Shelley-Ann Brown was given a warm reception upon her return to her old high school. The Olympic silver medallist from Pickering was the guest of honour at an Olympic pep rally held by Dunbarton High School to help cel- ebrate her achievement in the bobsleigh at the Olympic Games held in Vancouver. It has been more than 10 years since Brown roamed the halls of the Pickering school, but it didn’t take long for all of the old memories to come flood- ing back, she said. “I didn’t know it would be like this at all,” said the 30-year-old of the standing ovation and con- tinuous applause she received during the rally that included a slideshow, her singing with the choir and speeches from former teachers. “I’m so pleased and so grateful that everybody feels like they want to do this and that’s really nice.” Brown and driver Helen Upperton won silver for Canada in the bobsleigh in a 1-2 sweep for the country, as driver Kaillie Humphries with brakeman Heather Moyse led the field from start to finish, grabbing the gold medal. Just a couple of weeks later, Brown was still struggling to put the whole experience into perspective. “I can’t even begin to put into words what it meant to represent Canada, my family, all of you and everyone who ever believed in me,” she said. “It was loud, it was beautiful, it was authentic, it was genuinely Canadian and unashamedly so. “I was so happy that I was fortunate enough to be a part of it when it was here. It was an experi- ence that I will never forget.” Those who knew her best at the school haven’t forgotten the impact she had at Dunbarton. Terry Fallis described Brown as modest, hard working and motivated. “It’s not often you see someone that has all these attributes,” he said, adding that he wasn’t surprised at the reaction of his former student as she celebrated the medal winning performanc- es of both Canadian teams. “What really struck me was there was Shel- ley-Ann, jumping up and down, just as joyous for her teammates as she was for herself. That is Shelley-Ann Brown.” Her former volleyball coach, Cheri Mowbray, knew Brown was capable of shining on the international stage. “When Shelley-Ann was a student here at Dunbarton, we all knew as a phys-ed staff that we would see her in the Olympics one day. We had no idea it would be in bobsleigh, but we knew she was a champion. “It was my pleasure to coach such a tremen- dous athlete. You are truly one of Dunbarton’s finest graduates.” Angela Quartermain, who coached track dur- ing Brown’s years at the school, noted that some things never change over time. “Your unmistakable smile, your support for your fellow teammates and your strong athlet- ic performance,” were qualities displayed while a student. Another trait that was evident back then was Brown’s humility. “Never was there showboating as she crossed the finish line,” said Quartermain. “What she would do as she crossed first was to look around to see who crossed the line next and then give them a big hug.” After graduating from Dunbarton, Brown was recruited to the University of Nebraska on a track-and-field scholarship, graduating with a degree in biology and a master’s in educational psychology. While she was sad to see her track career come to an end, it opened the door to competing in bobsleigh, despite a disdain for cold temperatures. “Who would have known that all of those years of training, liking the weight room even- tually and applying myself would pay off in this way?” she asked the packed gymnasium. She also left the students with a little advice that follows her ‘live life with passion’ motto. “Find something, anything -- it doesn’t really matter what it is -- that you feel strongly about, that moves you in your heart and go after it 100 per cent.” While undecided about her long-term future, she is planning to leave for Haiti shortly to help rebuild an orphanage as part of relief efforts fol- lowing an earthquake in that country. SABRINA BYRNES / METROLAND PICKERING -- Shelley-Ann Brown, a silver medal Olympian in women’s bobsleigh and Dunbarton High School graduate, was honoured at her former high school where she spoke to the students. VANCOUVER 2010 Brown welcomed home Sports Brad Kelly Sports Editor bkelly@durhamregion.com durhamregion.com CURLING Hart rink finishes second at Brier after extra end loss HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA -- The Glenn Howard rink, with Pickering’s Richard Hart as vice, won every game but the last one at the Tim Hortons Brier held in Halifax, Nova Scotia. That loss will prevent the Ontario rink from representing the country at the World championships next month in Italy. Instead, the Alberta rink skipped by Kevin Koe will be making the trip after winning the Canadian men’s curling championship 6-5 in an extra end on Sunday night. Hart and his teammates were 12- 0 heading into Sunday’s final and were trying to become the third consecutive team to go undefeated at the champion- ship. Olympic gold medallist Kevin Mar- tin’s Alberta rink accomplished the feat the past two years in a row in winning the Canadian title. Koe tied Sunday’s final in the 10th end with a hit and roll, then drew to the button for one in the 11th for the champi- onshipw victory. HOCKEY Pickering coach recognized for contributions on the bench PICKERING -- Randy Thomas, of Pickering, received special recognition for his coaching development work with hockey. The Coaches Association of Ontar- io celebrated nine outstanding coaches from all levels of sport at the 2010 Coaching Excellence Awards in Guelph. Close to 300 coaches and sport administrators from a variety of sports gathered at the annual conference to network, share and work towards a higher level of NCCP certification. The Quest for Gold lottery made this pos- sible. The awards ceremony was once again the crown jewel of the conference, an opportunity for top coaches to be honoured by their peers for the ongoing and significant contributions they make to both their sports and athletes. “We’re so proud of all our award recipients and the positive impact they have on the Ontario sport community,” said Susan Kitchen, Coaches Asso- ciation of Ontario’s executive director. “All nine awards winners have been extremely influential in their roles and deserve to be recognized and celebrat- ed.” WATCH the video story @ durhamregion.com durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • March 17, 201019 AP Oshawa, Whitby, Clarington AND Ajax, Pickering CAREER TRAINING Advertisements will appear on workopoliscampus.com RECRUITMENT Advertisements will appear on localwork.ca CUSTOMER APPRECIATION 6” X 5.75” PROCESS COLOR AD $725.00 In Paper Advertising Feature For further information, please call 905-576-9335 or 905-683-0707 or email classifi eds@durhamregion.com THURSDAY, MARCH 25TH and Wednesday, March 17, 2010 Ajax & Pickering Locations Flyers in Today’s Paper If you did not receive your News Advertiser/fl yers OR you are interested in a paper route call Circulation at 905-683-5117. 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Please note that this product advertised on page 15 of the March 12 flyer is 120Hz, NOT 240Hz, as previously advertised. CORRECTION NOTICEFUTURE SHOP TRACK AND FIELD Felicien back on the podium at world indoor meet Pickering hurdler takes silver in 60m event BY RANDY STARKMAN newsdurhamregion.com QATAR -- Perdita Felicien knew there were no expec- tations on her entering the 2010 world indoor champi- onships. It had been a bizarre win- ter of training under her new coaches in Atlanta and the former world champion hur- dler was frustrated at being unable to break eight sec- onds all season in the wom- en’s 60-metre event. But the 29-year-old Pickering native hung tough and rode a rocket named U.S. sprinter Lolo Jones to a silver medal Saturday at the indoor worlds in Doha, Qatar. Whit- by’s Priscilla Lopes-Schliep, meanwhile, got stuck in the blocks but rallied impres- sively to take bronze. After her coach of 10 years Gary Winckler retired in September, Felicien moved to Atlanta to work with Loren Seagrave, who’s worked in the past with Donovan Bai- ley, Ben Johnson and Rana Reider. She got there just in time to experience Atlanta’s worst winter on record. Con- sidering she had no place to train hurdles indoors, it made for tough sledding. “I just kind of felt like I was at the end of my wits just the way my training’s been going,” said Fel- icien, who relied mostly on weight and treadmill workouts. “I really came into these championships with- out any expectations.” Jones, on the other hand, had plenty of pressure and it almost went awry just as it did at the 2008 Beijing Olympics when she hit the second-last hur- dle in the final after looking like a certain gold- medal winner. This time, she hit a hurdle in the semifinals and just squeaked into the final. After that, Jones left nothing to chance, leaving the field in her wake. Felicien had the good for- tune of being in the lane beside her. “I thought, `Let me stay with you and hang with you as long as I possibly can,’” said Felicien. “I ducked at the line, knew I wasn’t close to her but hoped I’d be close enough for a medal.” Indeed, Felicien was. She took the silver in a time of 7.86 seconds, the fastest she’s run since setting the Cana- dian record of 7.75 in win- ning the world indoor title in 2004. Lopes-Schliep, despite a terrible start because she didn’t hear the starter’s gun, was right behind for the bronze in 7.87. Jones broke Felicien’s world champion- ship record by 3/100ths of a second in 7.72. “I didn’t hear the gun so that was a disadvantage for me, but overall it’s been a great indoors,” said Lopes- Schliep. For Felicien, it was a big boost after last year’s out- door worlds when she cramped up in the final and came dead last. “Quite honestly, I’ll tell you world indoors doesn’t mean very much but for my confi- dence and after the frustra- tion I had outdoors, this is a big deal for me,” she said. Randy Starkman is a reporter with the Toronto Star PERDITA FELICIEN BREAKING NEWS 24/7 OSHAWA GENERALS DePiero gets vote of confidence BY BRIAN MCNAIR bmcnair@durhamregion.com OSHAWA -- Chris DePie- ro’s job appears to be safe for the near, and perhaps distant, future. So says Oshawa Generals owner Rocco Tullio, who is exercising patience even in light of his obvious disap- pointment that his team has missed the Ontario Hockey League playoffs for a sec- ond straight season. DePiero, who’s held the dual post of head coach and general manager for two seasons, simply hasn’t had enough time to right the ship, says Tullio. The Generals closed out this season by losing their final four games and 17 of the last 20, missing the play- offs by six points. A year ear- lier, Oshawa lost eight of the last nine games and missed out by a single point. But, as Tullio points out, DePiero has headed only one draft, last year’s, which yielded centre Boone Jen- ner with the fourth overall pick and three defencemen who played significant min- utes with the team this sea- son. From the combined three previous drafts, conducted by then-GM Brad Selwood, only five players suited up for the Generals this sea- son, and only one, defence- man Calvin de Haan, would be considered an impact player. “It’s always easy to point the finger at the coach and GM, but I think realistical- ly you have to look at what he’s been given to work with,” says Tullio. “To be fair to Chris, he’s had the brunt of those drafts to deal with,” Tullio continues. “We’re confident at the end of the day that if we surround him with good drafts and push the right buttons and try to get those players committed, we can put a winning product on the ice. Believe it or not, we’re not that far from hav- ing a very, very good team, but this draft is going to be more important than any.” To that end, DePiero and his staff will be watching this week’s OHL Cup pros- pects tournament with great interest, as the pres- sure will be on to select another impact player with the third overall pick the Generals own in the next draft. durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • March 17, 201020 AP Insurance Accredited Courses 65+ Refresher Courses Fire Fighter Specials Air Brake CoursesAir Brake Courses Peterborough Campus – March 27-28Peterborough Campus – March 27-28 Oshawa Campus – April 10-11Oshawa Campus – April 10-11 Oshawa Campus – April 22-23Oshawa Campus – April 22-23 Oshawa • Peterborough • Lindsay CampusOshawa • Peterborough • Lindsay Campus1-800-753-22841-800-753-2284 Recruiter Day Kriska Transport is recruiting AZ Drivers April 1st, 2010 at 11:00am Call for registration 1-800-753-2284 Oshawa Campus - 199 Wentworth St. E. 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Salary and apartment provided. Please send resume to: File #411, c/o This Week, P.O. Box 481, Oshawa, ON L1H 7L5 Careers General Help TELEMARKETING Monday to Thursday 5-8pm only. Strong voice with exceptional customer service skills need- ed at Ajax ofﬁ ce. Only qualiﬁ ed applicants will be contacted. Please call after 4pm at 905-686-9607 ext. 305. General Help TIRED OF MCJOBS? Look- ing for a SERIOUS career? $360/Wk to Start, up to $800/Wk. FUN WORK! Full Time Positions Available. Beneﬁ ts, paid training, no sales, no phones, no com- mission, travel opportunities. Call Now, Start Tomorrow. Call Amber 905-668-5544 Salon & Spa Help AQUILIBRIUM is seeking, stylist, front desk reception- ist, and esthetician to join our team. Must be professional, creative & goal oriented. Please drop off resume: 1383 Wilson Rd. N., Oshawa (Sobey's Plaza). 905-404- 9097. AWARD WINNING salon and spa seeking full or part time hair stylist, and chair rental available (First month FREE) and Experienced Part-time Esthetician and part time RMT to cover a ma- ternity leave. Please email your resume: info@labelle- salonandspa.com (905)728- 0435. FULL TIME HAIR STYLIST and Aesthetician for busy hair salon at Hair Fashions 3000, 224 Harwood Ave. South, Ajax. Apply within or call George (905)683-7821. OPUSGLOW CONCEPT SPA is expanding and moving and has the following positions available: Estheti- cians, Registered Massage Therapists & Hair Stylists. Please submit resume to: annick@opusglow.com subject header the position. General Help Skilled & Technical Help PICKERING AREA Tool Shop looking for junior tool & die makers for both day/night shift. Also looking for CNC Mill operator. Fax resume to 905-427-8010. SHINGLERS REQUIRED immediately with experience & own tools for a rooﬁ ng crew in Ajax. Fax resumes to: 905-686-3503 or call Adam at 289-200-1583. Check website: www.jarooﬁ ng.ca Office Help DENTAL RECEPTIONIST enthusiastic people person required for busy estab- lished dental practice in Oshawa. Full time position. Administrative experience required. Please e-mail re- sumes and/or questions to davidsmith@bellnet.ca EXPERIENCED LEGAL Assistant required for Oshawa Law Ofﬁ ce. Minimum 2 years experience in Civil Litigation and Family essential. Please reply to Zochodne Law Ofﬁ ce, 106 Stevenson Rd S, Oshawa, L1J 5M1 or email rzochodne@zochodnelaw.com Classiﬁ eds News Advertiser To Place an Ad Call: 905-683-0707 Or Toronto Line: 416-798-7259 localmarketplace.ca • Email: classifieds@durhamregion.com durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • March 17, 2010Love Wildlife & People? Adults are needed to join our team of Summer Information Volunteers educating and inspiring visitors (no contact with the animals). Free Zoo admission & more! For details, call 416-392-5942 or visit torontozoo.com.Please apply by Fri. March 26 21 AP Advertising Sales - New Business Development We're looking for full time, creative, results oriented, sales professionals, to develop new business for our roster of established publications. If you are a hard working, self motivated individual, who is not interested in coasting, this is a terriﬁ c opportunity to make your mark in a still-growing part of the media world. In addition to the above, you'll need: ● To be adaptable to a changing industry ● Willing to work within a commission based pay structure ● Excellent presentation skills ● Multi-media or print media sales experience ● A determination to break new ground We offer an environment that embraces new ideas, encourages professional growth and offers a base salary with an aggressive commission plan. Beneﬁ ts are available for successful candidates. Please email your resume to careers@durhamregion.com with subject line "Media Sales" before March 26, 2010. Only those invited for an interview will be contacted. 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 DURHAM DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD Request For Proposal SEALED PROPOSALS will be received in the envelopes provided by the under- signed before 3:00 P.M. Local Time on the speciﬁ ed closing date. RFP10-06 GRASS CUTTING 2010 - 2011 TWO YEAR TERM AT VARIOUS SCHOOLS AND PROPERTIES OF THE DURHAM DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD CLOSING DATE: Tuesday, March 30, 2010 before 3:00 p.m. (Local Time) NOTE: A $2,000.00 BID DEPOSIT IS A REQUIREMENT WITH THIS RFP Proposal documents will be available from the Purchasing Department, 905-666-6442. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all Proposals. D.M. HOMENIUK, C.P.P., CPPO Manager of Purchasing Durham District School Board 400 Taunton Road East Whitby, Ontario L1R 2K6 PSYCHIC READER & ADVISOR Help in all Life's Problems. With 20 years experience she has helped with the most difﬁ cult problems in life. Where others have failed she has succeeded. Help in love, marriage, business, success. Specializing in removing any negativity or sorrow your heart has felt. Come in Today for a better tomorrow. 905-447-8762 Two locations to serve you better * Limited time special 3 reading for $50 * General Help Volunteers Retail Sales Help BLISS BRIDAL BOUTIQUE in Whitby is looking for a dy- namic professional experi- enced Sales Person. 20-30 hours/week. Come join our team as we expand our store. Please drop in or email resume to: blissbridalboutique@ bellnet.ca Hospital/Medical /Dental DENTAL RECEPTIONIST / ASSISTANT required for dental ofﬁ ce, part time, even- ings & Saturdays. Dental ex- perience required. Please fax resume to: 905-655-1600. F/T CDA LEVEL II for busy dental practice. Dentrix, digi- tal x-rays and experience an asset. Includes evenings and weekends. email resume: durhamdentaljob@gmail.com P/T LEVEL ll DENTAL As- sistant required for Satur- day's. Call 905-426-8304 or drop off resume to: 161 Har- wood Ave. North Ajax. PART-TIME CERTIFIED Dental Assistant. Minimum 2 years experience. Please call (905)571-2443 Hotel/ Restaurant WALTER'S SNUG NEW- CASTLE are accepting re- sumes for experienced Line Cooks. Please drop off re- sume to : 28 King St. E., Newcastle, Attn: John or call (905)987-1961 Houses for Sale $ AJAX, DETACHED 2-sto- rey, 4-bdrms, with legal bsmt apt. Close to 401. $349,000. Call 647-400-8667 or visit http://bytheowner.com/172695 General Help Volunteers Industrial/ Commercial SpaceI STORAGE UNITS 10' x 20' Wilson Rd. S. Oshawa. Un- heated. $125. - $135. per mo. Call (905)725-9991 UXBRIDGE HAIR SALON, 1200 sq. ft. Completely Furnished for Lease for $1500 + utilities. Equipment avail. separately if wished. Price is negotiable. Call 905-852-5736. Offices & Business Space ***PROFESSIONAL Whitby ofﬁ ce space for rent, 700sq.ft Brock St, just N. of 401. Newly renovated. Parking. Minutes from 401 and GO Station. Available immediate- ly. Call (905)430-6268. COMMERCIAL space available, 560sqft, second ﬂ oor. Suitable for profession- al ofﬁ ce. Prime Simcoe St. N location. Parking available. Available immediately. Call 905-576-5123 for details. Business OpportunitiesB BUSINESS PARTNERS wanted to collectively imple- ment proven business plan. Serious and supplemental money-earners will be con- sidered. Highly-motivated self-starters change your life now!! earningsunlimit- ed@hotmail.com WANT TO MAKE MONEY or save money? No obligation quote. Serious inquires only. (905)686-8719 or for more information www.rozy.acnrep.com General Help Mortgages, LoansM $$MONEY$$ Consolidate Debts Mortgages to 95% No income, Bad credit OK! Better Option Mortgage #10969 1-800-282-1169 www.mortgageontario.com PRIVATE FUNDS- 1st, 2nd mortgages. Consolidate bills, low rates. No appraisal need- ed. Bad credit okay. Save money. No obligation. No fees OAC. Call Peter 1-877- 777-7308, Mortgage Leaders Apartments & Flats for RentA 1 & 2 BEDROOM apart- ments, located 309 Cordova, Oshawa. Completely reno- vated. Available immediately. Fridge/stove, Hydro included. No pets. Call (905)579-2387. 1&2-BEDROOM available immediately. Central Oshawa, couple preferred, fridge/stove, hardwood, car- pet, fresh paint, laundry. Near shopping, bus. No dogs. Reasonable. Call (905)725-2642, after 5pm. 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. 3-BEDROOM APT. in 4 plex, 2-ﬂ oors, fully broadloom, ap- pliances, full basement, gar- age. $1000 plus utilities. 1433 Byron St. S, Whitby, south of 401, across from GO parking. Call for appoint- ment (416)892-7303.Open House Sat./Sun. Mar. 20/21 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. 33 RICHMOND ST. W Oshawa. 1 & 2 bdrm apts from $775. Heat, Hydro & Water incld. Secured Ent, Elevator, Fridge, Stove. Laundry Onsite & near schools. Call us today! 905.431.8766 Skylineonline.ca 401 AT WHITE'S RD., new modern main ﬂ oor bachelor, 2-separate entrances, large soaker tub, walkout to back- yard, prime location. $625 in- clusive, TEXT or call (416)885-8146. Spring Special Condominium Suites in Oshawa 2 & 3 Bdrm's Free Utilities, Parking. Senior's, Retiree's & GM Discounts 905-728-4993 Apartments & Flats for RentA AJAX- OXFORD Towers. Spacious apartments, quiet bldg, near shopping, GO. Pool. 1-bedroom from $939/month. Plus parking. Available immediately. 905- 683-8571 BEAUTIFUL, CLEAN, sun- ny, 1-bedroom basement apt. of raised bungalow, 5 windows, oak ﬂ oors, kitchen, 4pc-bath, laundry included, utilities all inclusive. No smoking/pets, references. $700/month. (905)434-2723. BOWMANVILLE immaculate 1-bedroom with balcony $960 avail immediately; with- out balcony $945 April 1. Se- curity entrance, very clean building, includes applianc- es, utilities, parking, laundry 905-697-1786, 905-666-1074 BOWMANVILLE: 2 bed- room with den, close to all amenities. $930 per mo. plus hydro and cable. Ofﬁ ce hours 9-5, Monday-Friday. (905)430-1877. Brooklin! 2-bdrm ground ﬂ oor/ 3-bdrm upper/ bright/clean/modern units. Close to bus, Durham col- lege, 407 & shopping. Rent includes heat/hydro/water $1,150. call 905-925-3181 IMMACULATE 2-BDRM, quiet, No smoking/pets Oshawa Blvd/King. Gas, heat, hot water, with private laundry (Washer/Dryer), fridge, stove and parking in- cluded. $875/mo. Avail April/May 1st, 905-263-2354, (905)914-0412. IMMACULATE, LARGE, new beautiful one bedroom apartment in prestigious area of Bowmanville, located on 12 acres. Open concept, walk-out w/large windows, gas ﬁ replace, own laundry, walk-in closet, lots of stor- age, ofﬁ ce area, available April lst. $925/mo all inclu- sive. No pets/no smoking. Call (905)263-8377. LOOK! 1140 Mary St. North Oshawa. 2 & 3 Bedroom Apts. From $920 Utilities Incld. Near public schools, Durham College & amenities. Fridge + Stove & Elevator. Security entrance. 905.431.7752 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 MUST SEE! 50 ADELAIDE St., 290 & 300 Mary St. Bachelor, 1 & 2 bedroom, adult complex from $795 Utilities Incld; Elevator ac- cess. Walk to downtown. Near Durham College, Oshawa Hospital & Bus stop. Only a couple units left. Call us today! 905.720.3934 Skylineonline.ca NEAR OSHAWA CENTRE, large newly renovated 2-bed- room apartment, hardwood ﬂ oors, in quiet 5 unit building, near all amenities. $815/month, plus Hydro. Available immediately. 905- 438-9873. NORTH OSHAWA, newly renovated 1-bedroom $770 & 2-bedroom $850. Nice units. Includes utilities, fridge, stove, parking. Call 416-902- 1174 or 905-231-3931 OSHAWA FIRST MONTH FREE. Large 2-bedroom up- dated apt in upscale, quiet well-managed building in good area. $1200-inclusive. (905)728-8919 OSHAWA newly renovated, cozy, 1-bedroom basement apt in triplex, available imme- diately. Includes cable and utilities. $630/month. Close to Hospital/GO/schools. 416- 832-2582. 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.apartmentsinontario.com OSHAWA NORTH. Updated & renovated 1-bedroom bsmt apt. $850 inclusive, Available June 1st. Separate en- trance, laundry, parking, great neighbourhood. No pets. (289)240-2536 Apartments & Flats for RentA OSHAWA, 945 Simcoe St. N 1-bedroom $750/month in- clusive. No pets. 2-bedroom $820 all inclusive. 961 Ma- son St. 3-bedroom house, kitchen, living & diningroom, full basement, $1200/mnth plus utilities. 905-723-1647, 905-720-9935. OSHAWA, 2 bdrm apts in duplex. Very clean, spacious. Laundryroom w/hook-ups, parking, fenced yard. $800/mo+ Avail. immediate- ly. First/last req'd. (905)420- 1846 OSHAWA, 3 BEDROOM Avail. immediately. Parking extra. Utilities included. No pets, close to all amenities. Call Patrick 905-443-0191 OSHAWA, NEAR hospital, 264 Jarvis, 2-BEDROOM upper ﬂ oor & BACHELOR apt. w/full basement, Upper $850, bachelor $650. In- cludes parking, utilities, laun- dry facilities. No smok- ing/pets. First/last. Garage available. 905-431-1552. OSHAWA, near hospital. Main ﬂ oor, one bedroom apartment. Available immedi- ately Clean, quiet, newly renovated, no pets, parking, Prefer working person. $690/all inclusive. (905)571- 7840. OSHAWA, Ritson/Wolfe, 2-bdrm plus utilities. ALSO 2- bdrm, inclusive. Parking, fridge/stove included. Also bachelor plus utilities. First/last, available immedi- ately. Call 647-404-1786. OSHAWA- clean, quiet build- ing, overlooking green space, close to shopping and schools. 2-bedroom apt available starting @$850/mo. Parking, utilities, appliances inc. Available April. 289-388- 6401. OSHAWA- Ritson/Bloor, nice, clean 1 and 2 bedroom apts for rent in house. $650, $875/month, everything in- cluded, ﬁ rst/last, available April/May 1st. No dogs. Call (289)240-5237. OSHAWA/BOWMANVILLE 1 & 2 bedroom apts. Suites w/balconies, parking, laundry facilities, near all amenities. BOWMANVILLE: 2 bedroom House available immediately. 905-623-4172 The Veltri Group www.veltrigroup.com OSHAWA: 3 BEDROOM townhome with a ﬁ nished basement, washer & dryer, hardwood ﬂ oors, fenced backyard, skylight, close to Oshawa Centre & Durham College; rent $999. Also available, 2 bedroom apart- ment with large master bed- room with walk-in closet, spacious living room, separ- ate kitchen and dining room; rent $975. Call to ﬁ nd out if a promo applies! 1.888.310.7000 info@GOtransglobe.com OSHAWA: Large clean bright 1-bdrm apt. Spacious kitchen. Near hospital. Available May 1st. Parking, utilities included. Coin laun- dry available, no pets. $725/mo, ﬁ rst/last. Rick (905)767-8418. Apartments & Flats for RentA PICKERING, 2-bedroom le- gal-basement apartment, near go-station. Open-con- cept, 1 parking, laundry, sep- arate entrance, updated kitchen & bath, $900/month. Utilities included, no pets, 416-522-8830 or 905-706- 2730. SIMCOE ST S/HWY 401 - 525 St Lawrence - Close to Schools, Hwy, Go Station. 2-bed $899, 3-bed $1,039 utilities included. Call 905- 436-7686 www.metcap.com SPRING SPECIAL April & May! Oshawa North, Spa- cious units. Renovated bachelor, 1, 2 & 3 bdrm & Penthouse apts. Wheel chair and security access. Call 905-723-1009, 905-728-3162 1-866-601-3083, www.apartmentsinontario.com WHITBY central, immacu- late 2 bedroom apts. $958. Appliances, heat, water, laundry facilities and parking. 905-666-1074 or 905-493- 3065. WHITBY CENTRAL. Bache- lor apartment of superior standard, 200 Mason Dr, third ﬂ oor, elevator, Balcony, hardwood ﬂ oors. $740 inclu- sive, single occupant pre- ferred. No dogs. (905)576- 8989. WHITBY PLACE 1 & 2 bed. Landscaped grounds. Balco- nies, laundry & parking. Access to Hwy. 401 & public transit. Near shopping & schools. 900 Dundas St. E. (Dundas St. & Garden St) 905-430-5420 www.realstar.ca Whitby's Best Building newly renovated suite 2-BEDROOM top ﬂ oor, extra-large in clean, quiet bldg, freshly painted, beautiful Whitby neighbourhood. Ideal adult lifestyle bldg. insuite storage, onsite laundry. Incredible value! 905-668-7758 viewit.ca (vit #17633) WHITBY, 1-BEDROOM $725/mo 2 bedroom $825/ mo. inclusive. Very good lo- cation, 3-mins from Go sta- tion. Clean building. Parking included. Available immedi- ately. Call (905) 809-3749 (905) 666-9624 WHITBY, BROCK/BURNS, LARGE bright, 1-bedroom basement apt, Sep entrance, parking for 2, laundry and storage space, A/C, gas ﬁ re- place, fridge, stove dish- washer, cable. internet $900/inclusive. Available im- mediately. Call 905-668- 5593 WHITBY, DOWNTOWN, 1 & 2-bedroom apts. 1-bdrm $800 inclusive. 2-bedroom $850+ hydro. Big windows, laminate ﬂ oors, high ceilings. First/last references. No pets. April 1st/sooner. (905)430-8327 WHITBY: Legal 1 bdrm bsmt apt, Quiet area, Ldry, F&S, Pkg, Gas F/P, Non-smokers, no pets, $795+pt utilities, 1st/last mo., Ann or Melanie 905-666-1333. Apartments & Flats for RentA WILSON/KING ST EAST - Under New Management. Close to retail/grocery stores, school and doctor/dentist of- ﬁ ce. 1-Bed $819, 2-Bed $949, hydro included in rent. Available now! Call 289-240- 8650. www.metcap.com Condominiums for RentC 3 BDRM, 1-1/2 BATHS, 1 parking, 1540 Pickering Parkway, available April 1st. $1295/month+ hydro. New hardwood ﬂ ooring & paint. No smoking. View at www.tinyurl.com/22N4J, 416- 893-2545. AJAX, 2-BEDROOM, 2-bath, swimming pool, sauna, close to all amenities, $1200/month, plus Hydro. No pets/smoking. Available March 15th or April 1st. (905)626-2151. Parkwood Residences in downtown Oshawa has brand new 1-bedroom, 1-bed- room+den and 2 bed- room condos for rent. 1 bedrooms starting at $900.00/month Please contact Matthew Stone @ 905-259-2071 SPACIOUS 3-BDRM, 2 bath condo with balcony. Centrally located in Whitby. Only 3 yrs. old, child-friendly neighbour- hood. Available May 1st $1350/mo.+util. Contact An- tonia 905-294-3232, 905- 737-7478. Houses for Rent CENTRAL OSHAWA, Near Oshawa Centre. 3-bdrm house. Avail immediately. Near all amenities. Call (905)728-7361 COURTICE, DETACHED 2-storey, 3-bedrooms, re- cently renovated, close to HWY 2/amenities. Non- smoker/no pets. $1500/month, plus utilities. Available May 15th. Call Paul, 905-431-7977, after 6pm. EASTLAWN ST. OSHAWA, 2-bedroom home with usable loft and basement with laun- dry. Quiet area near Plaza and public transit. Available at $1400/month call for more details (905) 424-0922. FULLY RENO'D MAIN ﬂ oor 3 bedroom bungalow in cen- tral Whitby. $1345/mo IN- CLUDING utilities. No pets, no smoking. First and last. Available April 1st. Trevor 905-728-1600. HOUSE FOR RENT ORONO Lovely house for rent on a private lot located north of Orono at Highway 115/35. The home boasts 5 bed- rooms, a ﬁ nished basement, 3 bathrooms and an above ground swimming pool. Please contact Jennifer at 902-472-7300 or 1-866-833- 2033 ext. 230. LAKE SCUGOG, LAKE- FRONT, 2-bedroom cottage, guest cabin, available April 1st. $1000/month. Call Ron Mon-Fri 8am-5pm (905)576- 1178, evenings & wknds (705)786-2774 PICKERING, 3-BDRM, upper Duplex, 4-appliances, garage, backyard w/walk-out deck. 5 minute walk Picker- ing Town Centre. Quick ac- cess to 401/transit/amenities. No pets/smoking. Must see! $1200+utilities. Immediate. 416-520-1523 PICKERING, Liverpool/Bay- ly, near GO and all amenities. 2-bedroom, legal basement. $800/month + 40% utilities, ﬁ rst/last. Available immediately. Call (416)509-8534 or 905-201- 8961. WHITBY Rossland/Brock. Nice quiet Walton Blvd. Two units 3+1 $1500+utilities or upper level $1250-incl., lower level $850-incl. Walking dis- tance to schools, transit. Available immediately. (905)550-0366. TendersT Psychics 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. TAUNTON TERRACE 3 bedroom townhouses. En- suite laundry. Landscaped grounds w/pool & play- ground. Private backyards. Sauna & parking avail. Near shopping & schools, public transport. 100 Taunton Rd. E. (Taunton Rd. & Simcoe St.) Ask about our move-in specials. 905-436-3346 www.realstar.ca Rooms for Rent & WantedR AJAX, CLEAN quiet home, working person preferred. Share access to entire house. No smoking/pets. $425/month, ﬁ rst/last. Available April 1st. 416-274- 2484. AJAX: 401/SALEM RD., Bright, large room with shared laundry, cable, inter- net, kitchen, familyroom, AC. 3 minutes to bus & shops. all utilities. included. 1- With own bathroom & covered parking $750. 2- Shared bathroom & covered parking $700. 3- shared bath & no parking $650. No smok- ing/pets. 647-501-7865 TendersT Psychics Rooms for Rent & WantedR BOWMANVILLE. Available immediately. $450/month. Kitchen, bathrooms, laundry, cable, parking, utilities in- cluded. Room has walkout to deck and fenced back- yard. Working professional preferred. Call 905-697- 1662. OSHAWA, ROOM 3-loca- tions available, near O/C (King/Wilson), & South Oshawa (Oxford/Glenn), $450-$475/month. ALSO 2- bdrm apt. (Oxford/Glenn) $725-inclusive, laundry, cable, parking included, So- cial services accepted. (905)244-1015. ROOM FOR RENT. Close to downtown and Shopping Center. Phone, cable TV, washer/dryer, shared accom- modations with bathroom, living room, kitchen $400/mo. Dave 905-433-0160 or 905- 213-6398 SE AJAX AT LAKE, up- stairs, very large, fur- nished/unfurnished bedroom with en-suite bath, walk in closet, newer large upscale house. No pets, non-smoker. $150/per week. (905)550- 0761. UNFURNISHED ROOMS, large east Oshawa home, suit clean, quiet working per- sons, shared facilities. Tran- sit at door, parking available. $425 per mo. inclusive. Call Gord 905-404-5045 WHITBY & OSHAWA rooms to rent, suit mature male in quiet home, furnished, very clean, parking, kitchen, bath- rooms, familyroom, no smok- ing/pets, Available immedi- ately. 905-903-5688. 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Lexus Floor- ing, Call Mike 905-431-4040 durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • March 17, 201022 AP For more info call Audrey (905) 426-4676 x 257 or email adewit@durhamregion.com www.showsdurhamregion.com EXHIBITORS WANTED SPRING HOME & GARDEN SHOW Pickering Market Trade Centre March 26, 27, 28, 2010 Quality Estate, Antique & Collector’s Auction Sunday, March 21 Preview 9:00 A.M Auction 11:00 A.M. A Feature of the Auction will be a collection of Bronze Figures. Sterling Silver to include Russian Silver, Dinner Sets to include Royal Albert “Lady Clare”, Crystal, Doulton, Collection of Hummels, Lladro, Royal Copenhagen, Collection of Meissen, Oriental Items, Books, Primitives, Jewellery, Mirrors, Oriental Carpets, Collectors Items, Watercolours, Oils & Prints. Furniture to include Tall Boy Dresser, Numerous Chest of Drawers, Early English Court Cupboard, Georgian Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase, Regency Style Sofa, Red & Black Retro Sofa, Pine Storage Cabinet & Chest of Drawers, Early Canadian Pine Panel Door Cupboard (in original blue paint), Down Filled Sofa, Quality Upholstered Furniture, Small Tables, Dining Room Furniture, Display Cabinet & Bookcase. This is an Extremely Large and Interesting Auction. Watch Website for Updates. Indoor Yard Sale: Sunday @ 9:00 a.m (100’s of fresh items) For details and photo gallery go to www.waddingtons.ca/brighton Phone 1-613-475-6223 ESTATE AUCTION Stapleton Auctions Newtonville Friday, March 19th, 5:00 p.m. Selling the attractive contents of a Bow- manville and Oshawa homes: Antique 8pc. Oak Dining Suite w/sideboard; China Cabinet; 5pc. Maple Dinette; Bowmanville Dominion Piano & Bench; Leather Reclin- er Chesterﬁ eld; Print Chesterﬁ eld; Book- cases; Occasional Chairs; Coffee and Occ. Tables; Bookcases; Beds; Dressers; Chests of Drawers; TV; TV Unit; Wicker ware; Pictures; Prints; Numerous Antiques and Collectibles; Coins; Nostalgia Item; Fuze Ball Game; Snow Board; Chest Freezer; Built in Dishwasher; stackable Washer & Dryer; 5hp Snowblower; Cordless Lawn- mower; Exercise Equipment; Low Lift Bike Jack; Preview after 2:00 p.m. POLICE AUCTION Friday, March 26, 5:00 p.m. No Pets please Terms: Cash, Approved Cheque, Visa, Interac, Mastercard 10% Buyers Premium Auctioneers: Frank & Steve Stapleton 905.786.2244, 1.800.263.9886 www.stapletonauctions.com 'estate specialists since 1971' WEDNESDAY, MAR. 24 • 4:30 pm AUCTION SALE of Furniture, Antiques & Collectibles for a KING CITY EXECUTIVE HOME Selling at Neil Bacon Auctions Ltd, 1 km. West of Utica To Include: Dining Room Suite, 2 Chesterﬁ eld Suites, Hall Tables, Oriental China Cabinet and Sideboard, Dressing Screen, Pine Armoire, 5 pc Bedroom Suite, Queen and King Box Spring and Mattress Sets (Like New), Hand Painted Cupboards and Chests, Wrought Iron Pcs. Area Wool Rugs, China, Crystal, Perfume Bottle Collection, Prints, Books, Large Quantity of Estate Jewelry including 14kt Rings, 14kt Sapphire Set, 14kt Garnet Set, 14kt Locket, 14kt Yellow Diamond Earrings, 14kt Necklace, Costume Jewelry, Plus Many Other Quality Pieces from this 5000 Square Ft Home. Sale Managed and Sold by: NEIL BACON AUCTIONS LTD. 905-985-1068 CORNEIL'S AUCTION BARN Friday March 19th at 4:30 p.m. located 3 miles East of Little Britain on Kawartha Lakes Rd. 4. The contents of a Lindsay home plus others, walnut drop front desk china cabinet combination, walnut tea wagon, Ginger bread clock, brown sectional chesterﬁ eld, single box spring and mattress, 2 pink occasional chairs, coffee table, 8pc mod- ern dining room sets, modern bedroom sets, curio cabinet, walnut games table, wooden picket fence, bed chesterﬁ eld, 4x6 pool table, washstand, wooden tool box, walnut nesting table, parlour table, skate sharpener, woods freezer, coca cola cooler, singer treadle sewing machine, qty of nuts and bolts, qty of wood decorative columns, qty of 3/8 plywood, 1x4 and 1x6 pine boards, qty of wood ﬂ ooring, ﬂ oor sander, Mastercraft 10Hp snowblower, Kitchen aid ﬂ at top stove, Inglis washer, Qty of china, glass, household 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 8:30am to 4pm and 7pm to 9pm and Friday morning at 9am MacGREGOR AUCTIONS AUCTION SALE Sunday, March 21, 2010 9:30 am (viewing 8:00 am) Located in Orono Take 401 to 115/35 Hwy, North 20 km. Exit at Main St. Orono & follow signs to Mill Pond Rd. Sunday's auction features a varied selection from past to present. Household Contents, Collectibles, Stamps, Bottle Opener Collection, Avon Chess Set, Ltd Edition Prints, Misc Tools, Older Lawmowers, Weedeaters, Snowblowers. Lots of Smalls, Some Furniture. Terms: Cash, Visa, M/C & Interac (10% buyers premium) See: www.macgregor.theauctionadvertiser.com MacGREGOR AUCTIONS 905-987-2112 1-800-363-6799 HAYDON AUCTION BARN Saturday March 20th @ 4:00 pm Coins selling at 3:30 pm, 1/2 hr before Regular Sale Collectible Coins, 67 Piece H&K Tunstall China Set, Pub Style Table & Chairs, 94 piece Woods Ivory Ware China Set, 32" RCA 'Home Theatre' Television in Cabinet, Dinette Table & Chairs, Attractive Sofa Bed, Artwork, Fire Extin- guishers & Hoses, Brass Cornet circa. 1916, Oak Tabletop Showcase, Books, Houseware, Antiques, Collectibles & More. Viewing from 2:30 pm See website for full details. * www.haydonauctionbarn.com * Cash, Interac, Visa or M/C ~ 10% Buyers Premium Midway between Bowmanville & Blackstock just east of Durham #57 2498 Concession Rd. 8, Haydon Rod Smith - Auctioneer (905) 263-4402 Vendors WantedV Auto Leasing & RentalsA Articles for SaleA CONSTRUCTION EQUIP- MENT B.E. Larkin Equip- ment Ltd. 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Call 905- 427-7631 or visit: www.barbhall.com Vendors WantedV Auto Leasing & RentalsA Articles for SaleA 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. STEEL BUILDINGS. Factory Deals - Save Thousands. 30x40 - 100x200. Can Erect/Will Deliver. www.scg-grp.com Source# 1F2. 1-800-964-835 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! Front load washers from $499. New coin laundry available, Call us today, Ste- phenson's Appliances, Sales, Service, Parts. 154 Bruce St. Oshawa. 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Call Grey Power today at 1-877- 603-5050 for a no-obligation quote. Open weekends. Service Directory SELL IT NOW CALL AJAX 905-683-0707 GG e t t i n g r e a d y t o m o v e ? S e l l y o u r “D o n ’t N e e d s ” H o w ? W i t h a f a s t - M e t r o l a n d D u r h a m R e g i o n M e d i a G r o u p C l a s s i f i e d A d . C a l l ... 9 0 5 -6 83 -07 0 7 o f f i c e h o u r s a r e M o n - F r i 8 a m -8 p m durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • March 17, 201023 AP S p ringauction COMING MARCH 21st It’s never been so easy to purchase products or services in an online auction. It’s as simple as browsing, registering, bidding & collecting! Our system will even manage your bids for you ensuring that you win your product at the lowest possible price. Watch for further info over the next week! Up for auction are gift certißcates for pools and hot tubs, furniture, artwork, heating and air conditioning, electronics, jewellery, sporting equipment, tickets to attractions, restaurant gift certißcates & MORE! To see a complete listing visit auctions.durhamregion.com on March 18th to preview! 50%* SAVE AS MUCH AS BID ONLINE AND auctions.durhamregion.com 3-day preview begins March 18th at 5:00pm *most prod- ucts begin at 60% of retail value BI D O N H U N D R E D S Of I T E M S U P FO R S A L E ! SWIMMING Ajax Aquatic Club makes a splash at Eastern Canadian championships NEPEAN -- A team of 15 Ajax Aquatic Club athletes made a mark at the 2010 Swimming Canada Eastern Canadian short course championships. AAC swimmers broke a number of club records and were prominent in finals throughout the entire meet. The club finished in 10th position overall, tak- ing down much larger teams from all over Eastern Canada, and just one point behind the 9th place spot. The following is a summary of the team’s accomplishments: Club record breakers Julien Dodu: 800 freestyle (breaks 2003 record) Zach Fedak: 200 freestyle (breaks 2001 record); 400 freestyle (breaks 2003 record) Devin Ste. Marie: 50 butterfly (breaks own record from 2009); 200 butter- fly (breaks 2009 record); 400 freestyle (breaks 2003 record) Medal winners Darelle Cowley: bronze in 15-and- under 200 breastroke Zach Fedak: bronze in men’s 200 free- style Top 8 A finals Carleigh Barrett: 15-and-under 200 butterfly Darelle Cowley: 15-and-under 100 and 200 breast, 200 and 400IM Julien Dodu: 16-and-under 100, 200, 400 and 800 freestyle; 200 back Zach Fedak: men’s 50 butterfly Michelle Fleming: women’s 50, 100, and 200 breaststroke Robert Gilchrist: 16-and-under 100 fly Devin Ste. Marie: women’s 200 and 400 free; 50 and 200 butterfly Chris Tanouye: men’s 800 free and 50 fly Top 16 B finals Alex Andrechuk: women’s 200 IM, 50 breast, 400 free Zach Fedak: men’s 50, 100, 400, and 800 free Karolina Gnat: women’s 50 and 100 breast Kirah Monks: women’s 400 free Devin Ste. Marie: women’s 50 free Chris Tanouye: men’s 50, 100, and 400 free, 100 fly 100-per cent best times Curtis Voth and Karolina Gnat. ONTARIO SCHOLARS 2009 Michael Wiltshire Dunbarton High School Congratulations 2009 Scholars! Megan Rogers Dunbarton High School Carolee Stone 1934 ~ 2008 So many things have happened Since you were called away, So many things to share with you Had you been left to stay. Every day in some small way Memories of you come our way; Though absent, you are ever near, Still missed, loved, always dear. George Announcements Announcements Announcements Announcements In Memoriam In Memoriam QUILTY, Travis - Suddenly in Scarborough on Friday, March 12, 2010 in his 45th year. Beloved husband of Debbie. Proud Daddy of Jake. Dearly loved by his father Wallace, brothers Wallace and Matthew, by his sisters Kim and Tina and by his sister-in-law Connie. Sadly missed by his in-laws Naz and Neville Yan and by his brothers-in-law Mike and Greg. Special Uncle to Ashley and her son Braden and to Wally. Fondly remembered by his nieces, nephews and many friends. Visitation will be held at the McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Old Kingston Rd., Ajax 905-428-8488 on Thursday, March 18, 2010 from 7:00 - 9:00 pm. A Mass of Christian Bu- rial will be celebrated at St. Bernadette's Roman Catholic Church (21 Bayly St. Ajax) on Friday, March 19, 2010 at 10:30 am. Travis will be laid to rest in Pine Ridge Me- morial Gardens, Ajax. A book of condolence may be signed on-line at www.mceachnie-funeral.ca Deaths Deaths you can have any birth notice, birthday, birth notice, birthday, wedding, anniversary wedding, anniversary or engagement notice or engagement notice published.published. 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