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Eight people across the Greater Toronto Area were arrested after police carried out nine search warrants at various locations across Toronto, Markham and Durham Region as part of Project Infraction. An arrest warrant has been issued for a ninth suspect. The effort was headed up by officers from the Durham force’s major fraud unit’s orga- nized crime section and the Ontario Pro- vincial Police organized crime enforcement bureau’s identity crimes unit. Authorities allege the suspects were con- nected with an organized crime group tied to ATM tampering, the manufacturing of coun- terfeit credit cards, tampering with point-of- sale terminals and personal identity theft. Police also allege the suspects were involved with unlawfully bringing people into Canada. The suspects will face approximately 100 fraud, credit card, identity theft and orga- nized crime-related charges, say police. 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Ms. Enyolu said women deserve to be celebrated. “Women are caregivers, they are moth- ers, they are sisters, they are daughters, they are aunties, they are partners, they are career women and they are home- makers ... and women have achieved a lot and this is the time for us to be proud of women’s accomplishments and wom- en’s contributions in their families, in their communities, in their societies.” The first International Women’s Day was celebrated in 1911. “As women in Durham Region, we stand in solidarity with women across the globe to celebrate this day,” said Ms. Enyolu. The event will feature two guest speak- ers: Nneka MacGregor of Womenatthe- centrE, a women’s centre for social jus- tice, and Oshawa Regional Councillor Amy England. Activities include Reiki, astrology, face painting for kids, meditation, the distri- bution of health kits and more. “There will be so many women’s agen- cies from the community setting up information booths,” said Ms. Enyolu. The event is a partnership between Bethesda House, Denise House, Dur- ham College and UOIT’s Diversity Office and Women’s Centre, Durham Rape Cri- sis Centre, YWCA Durham, My Sister’s Voice, WMRCC of Durham, Y’s WISH Shelter and Herizon House. For more information in west Durham: CALL 905-427-7849 (Women’s Multicultur- al Resource and Counselling Centre FAST FACTS Ajax council proclaims International Women’s Day Ajax Mayor Steve Parish presented a Town proclamation for International Women’s Day, held each year on March 8, at Monday’s council meeting. This followed a speech by Anisa Hajizadeh and Roland Rutland of the Spiritual Assembly of the Baha’is of Ajax. “International Women’s Day is a major glob- al celebration of the economic, social and politi- cal achievement of women past, present and future,” said Ms. Hajizadeh. Town Council also issued proclamations for International Women’s Week from March 8 to March 14 and for the United Nation Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination on March 21. COMMUNITY International Women’s Day celebration to be hosted in Ajax As women in Durham Region we stand in solidarity with women across the globe to celebrate this day. Esther Enyolu durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • March 3, 20114 AP CChhiillddrreenn’s’s aaccttiivviittiieess PPrriizzeess CCaakkee aanndd rreeffrreesshhmmeennttss GGiivveeaawwaayyss Saturday, March 5 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Courtice Community Complex 2950 Courtice Rd. Courtice, ON You’re toinvited the Region of Durham’s Waste Fair 1-800-667-5671 www.durhamregionwaste.ca Learn all about your household waste Green Bin composting Garbage collection Household hazardous waste Energy-from-waste Blue Box recycling Yard Waste composting Waste management facilities Landfills Find out how to start planning to build your new dream home or cottage. 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David will be responsible for the start up and operation of a Sales/Service/Installation Hub for FCIWindows in the Durham Region.FCIWindows is a leading manufacturer and installer of Windows and Doors in South Eastern Ontario. Getting their groove on for diversity PICKERING -- Storyteller and community activit- ist Sandra Whiting, right, was joined by members of the St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic School choir, including Terra Trussler, on Feb. 25, singing ‘Wave the Flag’. Ms. Whiting was joined by musician Markus as the school celebrated Diversity and the Arts Day. CELIA KLEMENZ / METROLAND BREAKING NEWS 24/7 >> durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • March 3, 20115 APThe Regional Municipality of York EXPROPRIATIONS ACT NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR APPROVALTO EXPROPRIATE LAND INTHEMATTEROFanapplicationbyTheRegionalMunicipalityofYorkforapprovaltoexpropriate interest in lands described in Schedules “A” and “B”, hereto, in the City of Pickering in The Regional Municipality of Durham, for the purposes of constructing the South East Collector Sewer, and its ancillary infrastructure, from Box Grove in the Town of Markham to Valley Farm Road in the City of Pickering. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that application has been made for approval to expropriate the interest in lands described in Schedules “A” and “B”, hereto. Any owner of lands in respect of which notice is given who desires an inquiry into whether the taking of such land is fair, sound and reasonably necessary in the achievement of the objectives of the expropriating authority shall so notify the approving authority in writing, (a) in the case of a registered owner, served personally or by registered mail within thirty days after the registered owner is served with the notice, or, when the registered owner is served by publication, within thirty days after the first publication of the notice; (b) in the case of an owner who is not a registered owner, within thirty days after the first publication of the notice. The approving authority is: The Council of The Regional Municipality of York 17250 Yonge Street, Newmarket, ON L3Y 6Z1 The expropriating authority is: The Regional Municipality of York 17250 Yonge Street, Newmarket, ON L3Y 6Z1 The Plan referred to in the following Schedules is available for viewing between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. on any day of the week except Saturday and Sunday at the office of the Regional Clerk, The Regional Municipality of York, Regional Administrative Building, 17250 Yonge Street, 4 th Floor, Newmarket, Ontario. THE REGIONALMUNICIPALITY OF YORK Denis Kelly, Regional Clerk NOTES: The Expropriations Act defines “owner” and “registered owner” as follows: “owner” includes a mortgagee, tenant, execution creditor, a person entitled to a limited estate or interest in land, a guardian of property, and a guardian, executor, administrator or trustee in whom land is vested; “registered owner” means an owner of land whose interest in the land is defined and whose name is specified in an instrument in the proper land registry or sheriff’s office, and includes a person shown as a tenant of land on the last revised assessment roll. This notice first published on the 24 th day of February, 2011. SCHEDULE “A” PERMANENT EASEMENT A permanent easement or rights in the nature of a permanent easement, in, across, under, over, along and upon the following lands for the purpose of entering upon and occupying the lands with all necessary vehicles, machinery, equipment, material and supplies required for or in connection with the installation, construction, maintenance, alteration, inspection, repair and operation of the South East Collector Sewer: Part of Lot 35, Concession 4, in the City of Pickering in The Regional Municipality of Durham, designated as Parts 2 and 6 on a Plan deposited in the Land Registry Office for the Land Titles Division of Durham Region as No. 40R-26753. 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Except that it’s a hoax, one of numerous bits of nonsense floating about the Internet and quoting cops from Ontario to Florida. “False and misleading Internet and e-mail “hoaxes” are constantly circulating on the Internet and are often unwittingly re-dis- tributed and subsequently spread by well- intentioned friends and relatives who have real concerns for your safety,” the OPP said in a statement. The hoaxes go beyond nuisance when they invoke the names of legitimate organi- zations, such as police services, to distrib- ute false information, the OPP said. Police recommend those in receipt of alarming e-mails that strain credibility, double-check the OPP website, www.OPP. ca, to check on their accuracy. The Captain Abraham Sands alert has been attributed to police services through- out the U.S. and Canada, including the Niagara police, according to the website snopes.com. It’s believed to have originat- ed in 2000, according to the website. Page 6 - Today’s editorial POLICE HIV-infected needles at gas pumps? Time for a reality check, say OPP DISAGREE Appalled by recent column To the editor: Re: ‘People over animals, every time’, Mike Johnston column, durhamregion.com, Feb. 16, 2011. I am fairly new to Durham Region and have found the local newspaper to be informative and diverse. That said, I was appalled by the recent column. An editor who is admittedly “not an ani- mal person” making a unilateral decision to stop including articles featuring ani- mals seems absurd. If a newspaper article inspires someone, be it to adopt a pet, or to buy anonymous Christmas presents for the elderly in our community ... aren’t these good things? Things worthy of a column? Since pho- tos about old boots abandoned beside the highway and stories about messages in a bottle are deemed newsworthy, why not animal stories? I’ll take abandoned ani- mals over abandoned footwear every time. Valerie Burge Pickering Editor’s note: Managing editor Mike Johnston never stated in his column the newspaper won’t be doing animal stories. He wrote: ‘I know another dog or cat story is going to come along soon and we’ll have to judge it on its merits but when there is a choice between animals and people for our front page, if I have my way, people will win out every time.’ AGREE Column makes an important point To the editor: Re: ‘People over animals, every time’, Mike Johnston column, durhamregion.com, Feb. 16, 2011. I could not agree more with this column and I wholeheartedly support your views and admire your stance. I have been vilified in the past for ignoring animal causes at the expense of far more deserving human ones. I am utterly amazed that millions of dollars are raised annually for animal- related projects yet we still have homeless people, hungry children, social assistance cases, hospital waiting lists, etc. where I feel the money could be put to greater use. I am fortunate and was until recently a stay-at-home dad and looking for some- thing to do, I volunteered at Commu- nity Care Durham’s Ajax and Pickering office delivering meals on wheels among other things. There are some wonderful staff and volunteers, not just at that office but throughout the region helping others. Can I suggest a regular feature on these great people and the work (both paid and unpaid) that they do? I’m sure the expo- sure would help the cause greatly to get people volunteering more. Jason Barnes Pickering IN ADDITION Animals need people to be their voices To the editor: Re: ‘People over animals, every time’, Mike Johnston column, durhamregion.com, Feb. 16, 2011. I read with interest Mike Johnston’s col- umn. Wow, that simply made me shake my head. Animals, like children, need people to be their voices. They cannot speak for themselves and the way some humans treat animals is simply deplorable. It struck me that on the same page you had Ryan Pfeiffer’s photo in ‘Behind the Lens’ of a firefighter comforting an elderly woman who had just been in a car accident. This reminded me of a few years back when a neighbour of ours had a house fire and while the paramedics ensured that all humans were OK, a fire- fighter came out of the burn- ing house with a cat in his arms and then proceeded to administer oxygen to this cat because “this animal was a member of a family going through a crisis”. I’d just like to add the following quote from Mahatma Gandhi: “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.” S.M. Punch Pickering & A Metroland Media Group Ltd. 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All content copyright WE THINK... email responses to newsroom@durhamregion.com Editorial Opinions durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • March 3, 20116 AP e-mail letters to newsroom@durhamregion.com / max. 200 words / letter writers are obliged to back up their statements with verifiable facts / please include your full first and last name, city of residence & daytime phone number / letters that do not appear in print may be published @ durhamregion.com ROXY Do some of your own detecting on Internet hoaxes As it turns out, unsuspecting motorists needn’t worry about contracting a deadly disease at their neighbourhood gas sta- tion, or risk being shot by an apprentice gang member for flashing their headlights at oncoming traffic. Ontario Provincial Police issued a press release last week to inform motorists of this latest e-mail hoax, one of several recy- cled urban legends, that circulate via the Internet. The latest hoax that is making the rounds, from the fictitious ‘Captain Abra- ham Sands’ of the OPP, warns motorists of an HIV infection threat from an unknown -- and presumably bitter -- assailant who has allegedly buried infected hypodermic needles in the handles of gas pumps in a bid to infect others. This one follows a similar myth that made the rounds in recent years in which motorists were warned not to flash their headlights to signal oncoming motorists, lest they be stalked and shot by an ambi- tious young gang-banger. Like most of these hoaxes, they trade on the fears of the day and deploy just enough detail to seem within the realm of possibil- ity. Not only do these silly rumours unnec- essarily upset those who hear them, they tie up limited police resources to address them. Surely we can all agree that law enforcement officials should more prop- erly be spending their budget resources on recruiting and training staff, criminal investigations, patrols and community safety initiatives. OPP officials this week went to great pains to suggest that even though well- meaning, some individuals are complicit in circulating -- and therefore more widely disseminating -- the hoaxes because they take them at face value. In the interests of safety and in ensur- ing that police officials aren’t wasting pre- cious -- and costly -- staff hours coun- tering these inaccurate messages, take a moment to consider the content of such hoaxes. If it seems suspect, chances are it is. Police officials would much rather you check with them before forwarding it off to friends and family. In a world where messages are sent and received in an instant, where vast stores of information are but a mouse-click away, it wouldn’t take much effort to determine the veracity of questionable claims. These hoaxes may provide some enter- tainment value, to be sure, but they are a troubling drain on existing police resourc- es. If something like this lands in your in box, do a bit of detective work yourself first. durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • March 3, 20117 P YOUR PERSONAL CONSIGNMENT BOUTIQUE ADVERTISING FEATURE Monday to Friday 10am - 7 pm. Saturday 10am-5pm • Sunday 11am-5pm 905.995.8700 www.workingit.ca 843KingStreetWest,Oshawa (intheShrimpCocktailPlaza) MakingYourClothesWorkForYouInc. To purge or not to purge…here are some questions to consider that may help you make the decision. 1)Have you worn it in the last year? 2)Try everything on. This exercise will help you remember why you may not have been wearing it in the past year. 3)Does it have sentimental value? 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Working It! is now accepting men and women’s items for Spring and Summer, where no appointment is ever necessary. Tips on Cleaning Out Your Closets for Spring The new office building already has the Municipal Property Assessment Corpora- tion and Ontario Power Generation slated as tenants and the mayor said there would be another major announcement coming soon about an additional tenant. He also said the City has had meetings with a hotel management company to build a hotel and convention centre in downtown Pickering and the City will continue to work to bring an arts centre to the downtown. Mayor Ryan listed a number of local com- panies that have expanded recently includ- ing Purdue Pharma and Howard Martin Company Limited. “Over the last few years, Pickering has experienced a massive surge of employ- ment,” said Mayor Ryan. “Since I have become mayor, we have seen the creation of approximately 4,000 new jobs. While things slowed down during the reces- sion years, we have certainly maintained a healthy pace.” The mayor went on to say that in the com- ing years, he expects Pickering to be one of the largest economic generators in Ontar- io. As to why that is, he said the city’s loca- tion is key, as is the tax structure and the city’s business-friendly attitude. He cited a tour of Pickering for the consul general of South Korea as one example of interest in the city. However, there are barriers as well. “One of the biggest problems we have is the Hwy. 407 lands not being available,” said Mayor Ryan, adding he’s heard from companies who say they wanted to take advantage of lands along the proposed extension to Hwy. 407. Mayor Parish said he believes the Town is coming out of a very significant recession. “But in 2010, despite the economy, Ajax did extremely well,” said the mayor, add- ing that he personally attended 26 business openings. He pointed to the re-opening of Lear and Acoustex, two firms associated with the auto industry, as good signs and said non- residential business permits are signifi- cantly up. The mayor mentioned the hard and expensive fight to prevent the conversion of employment lands along Salem Road into residential lands. “These lands we preserved are now bring- ing forth jobs,” said Mayor Parish, citing a new medical complex slated for the corner of Rossland Road and Salem Road as one example. He sees 5,000 jobs coming to Ajax once the Town’s employment lands are devel- oped. The mayors fielded only a couple of ques- tions, including one on the area’s human capital. Both said a skilled and educated workforce is a big asset to their municipal- ity. 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The third annual Petapolooza was at the Pickering Recreation Complex Feb. 26 and attracted a number of pet enthusiasts and business owners from across the GTA to buy and sell products, raise awareness about pet issues and to make contacts in the world of furry friends. Sponsored by Pet Valu, the event was free but staff asked for a $2 donation at the door. “We were very happy with the amount of proceeds we were able to raise,” said Lindsey Narraway, Pickering Animal Services super- visor. The $600 raised will go toward a per- manent Pickering animal shelter. The City currently shelters its animals in Scarborough and uses Pickering PetSmart as a satellite adoption centre. Ms. Narraway would like to see the shelter built within five years. New to this year’s Petapolooza was a draw- ing contest, where children submitted pic- tures depicting responsible pet ownership. Ms. Narraway received about 20 entries and winners will be announced later this week. Entries will be featured on the Animal Servic- es website. Also new this year was a dog-cookie baking contest. Prizes were handed out to the best decorated and the largest cookie. A young girl named Emily Secnik, who baked various cookies in the shapes of dogs and bones, won the prize for best decorated cookie. Linda Simons of Toronto won the larg- est cookie contest with a 22-inch free-hand cookie in the shape of a dog bone. She said the cookie, which contained all human grade ingredients, took about three days to dry and she had to transport it to Petapolooza in a large box. Ms. Simons attended Petapolooza this year and plans to go again next year. “I loved the event,” she said. “I was there last year. I just like meeting different people. It’s something to do in the middle of winter and it’s for a good cause.” Also new this year was a question-and- answer period with two local veterinarians, Dr. John Bartlett of Sheridan Veterinary Ser- vices and Dr. Naseer Malik of Ajax North Pet Hospital. Ms. Narraway said a lot of new businesses attended this year, selling everything from stylish pet collars to booties, which was well received by visitors. Attendance was down slightly this year, but Ms. Narraway said staff hopes to fix that for 2012. “We’ll be looking at making some change to increase our atten- dance for next year,” she said. For more information: VISIT www.cityofpickering/animals ANIMAL SERVICES Pickering’s annual pet show was cat’s meow PETER REDMAN PHOTO PICKERING -- Linda Simons, right, won the prize for biggest homemade dog biscuit at the Petapolooza pet trade show on Feb. 26. She made the giant cookie, which contains organic chicken, whole wheat flour, egg and spring water, for her friend Beverley Bardell, left, who has three dogs. The event is a fundraiser for Pickering Animal Services toward the construction of a shelter. durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • March 3, 201112 AP KRISTEN CALIS kcalis@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- As with people, obesity among pets can pose some serious health risks for our furry friends. “The health risks are very similar to people in terms of having too much weight. (It can cause) diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and for some of them, problems with their joints in terms of their legs supporting too much weight,” said Keri Semenko, Humane Society of Durham Region manager and owner of a 26-pound cat named Patty. “She literally looks like she swallowed a tur- key,” she said. Ms. Semenko adopted Patty from a differ- ent shelter she was working at about seven years ago when the cat was deemed morbid- ly obese. “She wouldn’t have been considered highly adoptable,” Ms. Semenko said. Potential adopters tend to shy away from obese cats due to the extra care and costs they require. Patty, for exam- ple, has dia- betes and requires a special diet and two insulin shots a day. “If I tallied up the vet bills for her, it would be substantial,” Ms. Semenko said. She also has trouble grooming herself and requires more attention in that area than slimmer cats. That’s why prevention is key. Patty was fed poor quality food by her past owners, which added to her obesity. She’s also “highly talk- ative” and it’s easy to quiet down loud cats by feeding them instantly rather than giving them the attention they need. Some dog breeds, such as Labrador retriev- ers and beagles, are more prone to weight gain. But this too can be controlled with proper diet and exercise. “With cats, it’s about playing with them, and dogs, walking them enough to prevent them from gaining weight,” she said. If a pet is overweight, it’s best to talk to a vet and discuss how much food you should be giving it. Make sure to address the weight gain before it gets out of hand since it’s easier to lose small amounts of weight than large numbers. And families should keep track of who is feeding the household pet, when and how much to ensure it is not being overfed. “Dogs will eat continuously if they’re allowed to,” Ms. Semenko warned. But heavy or not, pets all require love. Ms. Semenko is happy to give Patty the best life possible. “She’s really lovely and has a wonderful personality,” she said. Here are some indoor sports for cats I found on the OSPCA website: • Bathtub baseball -- Put your cat in a clean bathtub with the stopper in the drain. Show it a ping pong ball and bounce it off the side of the tub. • Staircase sprint -- With your cat at the top of the stairs and you at the bottom, toss a ping pong ball against the side wall near your cat. When the ball bounces down the stairs, your cat will race down the staircase to chase after it. When the ball reaches the bottom of the stairs, do it again. • Hardwood hockey -- Take a square of aluminum foil and scrunch it into a hockey puck-like shape. Show your cat the puck and flick it with your fingers so it slides. Note: alu- minum foil is not safe when cats are unsu- pervised. • Bubble basketball -- On a warm, breezy day, open all the screened windows and blow your cat a roomful of bubbles to chase. For more tips and dog games, visit www. ontariospca.ca. PHOTO BY KERI SEMENKO DURHAM -- Patty is an obese cat. Fat pets need extra attention and exercise. Prevention is the best way to avoid chubby pets. Kristen Calis kcalis@durhamregion.com Join the conversation durhamregion.typepad.com/kristens_kritters @Kristen’s KrittersKristen’s Kritters RON PIETRONIRO / METROLAND WHITBY -- Richard is a three-and-a-half year old Orange Tabby. He came to the shelter with an injury that has been treated and healed up very well. He’s a handsome, affectionate and quite mellow boy who would probably do well in a multi pet home. The owls were hooting early the other morning, calling back and forth at first light. Not unexpected, as great horned owls are the very first birds to nest each year, and courtship has been going on since January. We hear them often at dawn and dusk, and sometimes through the day. But that morning they were so loud and so persistent they had to be right over the house. I went from room to room, peer- ing out windows and skylights, searching for dark shapes in the tall pines. With no luck. They were still hooting as my husband went out to feed the birds a few minutes later. When he tapped on the kitchen window and waved to me, I stepped out the back door in my slippers and gazed where he silently pointed. High in our neighbour’s big white birch were two black silhouettes less than a foot apart. Ear tufts erect, they contin- ued to vocalize, a lot more interested in one another than in their human audi- ence. The big one, the female, kept bob- bing her head and bowing, in what had to be some kind of courtship dance. She was fully a third larger than the male, probably because she has to produce and lay two big white eggs, then defend them from all danger. The mother owl does most of the incubating, for a full month until the owlets hatch, while her mate brings her food. I stood there watching the amorous pair, clutching my sweater around me, until the male flew off through the trees, and she followed. They circled around in back of our house, toward a towering pine in the next neighbour’s yard -- the site of this year’s nest? That’s the direction they flew the last time I saw them together, a month ago. That morning the male was perched atop the huge spruce in our front yard, like the star on a Christmas tree. It’s typical behavior of great horned owls in court- ship season to be out in the open, hoot- ing loudly. But this year, we watch with special interest. Something happened to the female and her nest last spring, and all summer long her mate’s persistent calls went unanswered. Until late fall. How far does the deep, slow hooting of a great horned reach? Like the rum- bles of elephants, the subsonic cries of whales, do their low voices carry across the ethers, able to be picked up by dis- tant ears much more sensitive than a human’s? It’s a long way from our grove of tall pines to the next, across miles of houses, factories, highways. Silent hunters with excellent night vision, great horned owls are no way endangered. But I’m glad to know “our” local owl is back in the mating game. Nature queries: mcarney@interlinks. net or (905) 725-2116 . Durham outdoors writer Margaret Carney has more than 3,000 species on her life list of birds, seen in far- flung corners of the planet. MARGARET CARNEY Great horned owls take part in the mating game The ever expanding problem of pet obesity Adopt-a-pet Follow Kristen @Kristen’s Kritters 1445 Harmony Rd./Taunton E., Oshawa (Grooming Available)905-725-9225 300 Taunton Rd./Ritson Rd.,Oshawa 905-433-5564 1 Warren Ave., Oshawa 905-571-6235 durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • March 3, 201113 AP mind + body + spirit EXPODURHAM JOIN US SUNDAY MARCH 6th from 10am - 4pm, AJAX CONVENTION CENTRE FOR THE 4th ANNUAL DURHAM HEALTH MATTERS EXPO! $2 ADMISSION, DONATED TO LOCAL CHARITIES MARCH 2011 SEE INSIDE FOR YOUR GUIDE TO THE EXPO!! 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Each time you say yes to expanding into your dreams through the action you take, life joins you and brings you more opportunities. With all of that being said, there is a new paradigm unfolding on the planet and in your life. It’s not a fi gment of your imagination. Perhaps the symptoms in your body are a signal that it’s time to get on with your life. Your energy and mood improve the instant you take even the smallest action toward more joy and fl ow. We are fortunate at this time in our history that there are so many ways to support, encourage and facilitate the shift to living a more juicy life. We each have our own unique gifts, and simply excavating what those are is truly half the fun. As we come to clarity with who we are and why we’re here, there is nothing more delicious than doing something that fulfi lls on that purpose. We already do so much that is beautiful. 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The DRDN, in collaboration with our partner organizations, is working together for a regionalized and coordinated system offering the residents of Durham Region support for the prevention and management of diabetes. The DRDN’s mission is to ensure that people with pre- diabetes, Gestational diabetes and Type 1 and 2 diabetes receive optimal support to control their disease. The DRDN’s presence in the community can be seen through various avenues: • Living Healthy With Diabetes is a free, fi ve-week session that introduces the basics of diabetes and focuses on the core elements of the chronic illness. These sessions are intended for those who are new to diabetes, those supporting someone with diabetes and/ or as a refresher course for those already affected by the disease. Topics include a general overview of diabetes, diabetes medications, nutrition and physical activity, prevention of diabetes complications, self- care and goal setting, and many more. The program runs one day per week for fi ve consecutive weeks, and is offered at host organizations throughout the Durham Region. Registration is required. • DRDN Support Groups are held once a month throughout the year in Pickering, Oshawa, Bowmanville and North Durham. These groups focus on a wide range of diabetes related topics, and feature guest speakers and certifi ed diabetes educators. The support groups are free to attend. • Special education classes and programs are also available. Programs include Diabetes Cooking Classes and Label Reading sessions, Retirement Home specifi c diabetes education classes, our annual diabetes health fair Durham Diabetes Day, and many more! The DRDN information booth can be found at many health fairs throughout the community, and diabetes displays at local libraries and shopping malls. • The DRDN also provides diabetes education to healthcare workers and those caring directly for diabetes clients. Our main program is the Long-Term Care program, diabetes education for staff in long-term care facilities. The DRDN can also develop education classes specifi cally to any organization or business’ needs. The DRDN’s Outreach Team consists of a Registered Nurse and Registered Dietitian, both of whom are Certifi ed Diabetes Educators. Our partner organizations include the following Diabetes Education Programs: The Charles H. Best Diabetes Centre (Whitby), Oshawa Community Health Centre (Oshawa), Lakeridge Health (Bowmanville and Port Perry), Rouge Valley Health System (Ajax) and Markham- Stouffville Hospital (Uxbridge Site). What is Diabetes? There are over 40,000 people in Durham Region living with diabetes and with new cases diagnosed every day, this number continues to grow. The Canadian Diabetes Association (CDA) states that more than 20 people in Canada are diagnosed with diabetes every hour of every day, and that an estimated 700,000 people have the disease and do not know it. Diabetes is a serious disease that affects all aspects of life and requires considerable effort by the individual and the health care system for effective, long-term management. Diabetes related costs to the health care system are signifi cant and includes the management of various complications and associated conditions such as heart disease, kidney disease, and depression. According to the CDA, the economic burden of diabetes in Canada today is $12.2 billion, and expected to be $16.9 billion in 2020. When you or someone you love is diagnosed with diabetes, there can be a range of emotions from feeling scared to overwhelmed. Learning as much as you can about diabetes and regular appointments with a Diabetes Education Team will eliminate those fears and get you on the right track to staying healthy with diabetes. There are three main types of diabetes. Type 1 diabetes, usually diagnosed in childhood and adolescence, occurs when the pancreas is unable to produce insulin. 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The most common bone involved is the 2nd metatarsal (50% of the time) just behind the metatarsal joint where the toe attaches to the foot. the 3rd and 4th metatarsals are also equally likely to experience a stress fracture at 25% of the time each. A stress fracture occurs due to excessive continuous pressure over a long period of time, unlike a regular fracture which is the result of a major trauma or force. The likelihood of a stress fracture occurring depends on the strength of the bone (density decreases with age) and the force applied. Besides marines or army recruits, a stress fracture of the metatarsal can be seen in long distance runners, aerobic exercisers or women walking any distance in high heeled shoes whichputs a lot of pressure on the forefoot. Over time of repetitive stress, the bone fatigues and cracks. You would imagine that all fractures should show on an x-ray, but that is not always so, espe- cially with stress fractures. 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When Lenore Zann walked into Kensen Saito’s shiatsu therapy clinic some 30 years ago, she describes it as a “karmic moment.” The award-winning actor/writer/producer, now an NDP MLA for the Nova Scotia riding of Truro-Bible Hill, was then an aspiring young performer, fresh from her first big break in a play about Marilyn Monroe, a personality she has reprised several times including her own one- woman show in New York. Saito had relocated to Toronto from his native Japan, where he’d studied the Japanese massage therapy under its founder, Tokujiro Namikoshi, whose work had gained recognition in North America after he treated film icon Monroe for abdominal pain during her Tokyo honeymoon with Joe DiMaggio. That karma paid off in a big way for Zann, 3HIATSU SPELLS RELIEF "Y%LLEN!SHTON (AISTE shoulder pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, whip- lash, arthritis, headache, insomnia and sports injuries and Saito allows it’s pain issues that initially bring most clients to him. In fact, it was back pain from a high-school accident that led him first to traditional Japanese massage and eventually to shiatsu and a belief in complementary therapies, teaching him “there is an alternative way to get healthy.” Japanese shiatsu, founded by Namikoshi, differs from more ancient forms that are based on points and meridians similar to those used in acupuncture. Shiatsu uses a map of body pres- sure points based on scientific study, explains Ross Oakes, principal of Toronto’s Shiatsu Acad- emy of Tokyo, opened by Saito two decades ago. “It’s scientifically valid and it works for reasons that can be explained through anatomy and physiology,” Oakes says. “That’s what sets us apart.” In fact, the therapy was recognized by the Ministry of Health in Japan in 1955/56 and acknowledged by the World Health Organiza- tion in 2004. The school, a private career college under the Ontario Ministry of Training Colleges and Universities, offers a 2,200-hour course involving subjects like anatomy, physiology, pathology, kinesiology, nutrition and profes- sional ethics. In addition to Zann, Saito boasts an impres- sive clientele of stage and sports celebrities including Tony recipients Brent Carver (Kiss of the Spider Woman) and Brian Stokes Mitchell (Kiss Me Kate), the latter finding relief from knee and back pain provoked by an unusual stage configuration in Ragtime. Singer Anne Murray credits treatments with improving her golf game. 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VOLLEYBALL Doyle brings home another championship and more awards TORONTO -- Recently named OCAA player of the year Landis Doyle of Pickering added to her impressive resume this week, earning tournament most valuable player honours at the 2011 OCAA women’s volleyball cham- pionship hosted by Loyalist College. The all-time OCAA leader in offen- sive points and aces contributed a game-high 15 points on nine kills, three aces and three blocks in Humber’s 3-0 (25-18, 25-17, 25-14) quarterfinal win over host Loyalist. Doyle, who lives in Toronto now, followed this up with a 12-point perfor- mance against Fanshawe in the semifi- nals. She earned eight kills, three aces and one block in a 3-1 (25-20, 25-21, 24-26, 25-20) victory. In the champion- ship final against Nipissing, Doyle tallied nine kills and two blocks for 11 points in a 3-0 (25-11, 25-12, 25-21) win. HOCKEY Metro East Junior Hockey program looking for players AJAX -- The Metro East Junior Hockey pre-tryout camp is look- ing for minor midget and bantam players for their fourth annual camps next month. Applications are being accepted for the programs that are being held April 4-7 at General Motors Centre, pad two. The 7 p.m. sessions are designed for local 1996 and 1997 players trying out for their respective minor midget and bantam teams later in the month. The 8:30 p.m. sessions are for the 1993 to 1995 aged players who will try out for local U17 and junior A teams later in the month. Each night there will be skill devel- opment and conditioning drills plus a nightly scrimmage. The sessions will be run by area junior A coaching staffs. The sessions will be limited to four goal- ies plus 30 skaters each. Applications are also being received for summer leagues played from June to August. This year there will be two different leagues, one for ban- tam- and midget-aged players and the other for junior, university and minor pro players. For more information, contact Frank Robinson at frobinson@rogers.com or visit www.metroeastjuniorhockey.com. HOCKEY Lightning meet Wolves in playoffs PWHL playoffs start on Saturday BRAD KELLY bkelly@durhamregion.com AJAX -- Geographically, the Dur- ham West Junior Lightning couldn’t have asked for a better matchup in the opening round of playoffs. Competitively speaking, they got what they expected. The Provincial Women’s Hock- ey League team won’t have far to travel when it opens the playoffs against the Whitby Junior Wolves, with the first two games of the best- of-five series Saturday and Sunday in Whitby. “We like the matchup, more because of geography than any- thing,” said head coach Wayne McDonald, pointing out his team could have been on the road to places such as London or Ottawa. The other scenario he wanted to avoid was facing elite teams such as Mississauga (33-3-0-0) or Toron- to (26-6-1-3) in the first round. “At the end of the day, we had to play a good team anyway. When you end up 12th you are going to play a good team, so it didn’t mat- ter.” The Lightning will certainly be considered the underdog in this round, after their 14-15-5-1 record left them 12th in the 19-team league, while Whitby put togeth- er a 21-10-4-1 record to finish fifth overall. In two meetings during the regular season, the Lightning came up empty, losing the season opener 4-0 and another game on Dec. 18 by a 2-1 score. In sizing up the series with Whitby, the Lightning will be led by the strong goaltending tandem of Jackie Rochefort and Chantal Bick- et. Rochefort had four shutouts in her eight wins, posting a 1.76 goals against average and .921 save per- centage. Bicket had six wins and a .908 save percentage. Up front, Marissa Maugeri led the Lightning offensively with 14-12- 26 point totals, followed by captain Carly Marchment’s 6-16-22 num- bers. “It’s probably going to come down to goaltending,” said McDonald of the key to the series. “They’ve got a lot of speed, but we feel we match up with them in speed. Their goal- tending is very good and our goal- tending is very good. “It will depend on who is stronger defensively and who takes advan- tage of their opportunities. Their skill level is probably stronger than our skill level so we are going to have to catch some breaks.” After opening in Whitby this weekend, Saturday at noon at the McKinney Centre and Sunday 1:30 p.m. on Iroquois Pad 1, the series shifts back to the Ajax Community Centre on Friday, March 11 at 8:30 p.m. and, if necessary, Saturday, March 12 at 7:30 p.m. A fifth game would be in Whitby Sunday, March 13 at 3:30 p.m. on Iroquois Pad 5. “Both teams have no problems getting emotionally charged up to play one another,” said Wolves coach Gary Soper. “It should be a good series. Durham West brings a strong work ethic and they’re well coached, and we’re a good team. 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Small, of Oshawa, had a standout season finishing sixth in league scoring and second in assists. Smith and Small will be key for the Lords this week as they take part in the OCAA championships in Sault Ste. Marie as the sec- ond-seeded team. Their trip to the championship marks Durham’s first visit to the OCAA’s since 1998. Durham’s first-round opponent Thursday is the Fanshawe Falcons, who won their qualifying play- off game 75-39 over the George Brown Huskies. For Smith and the Lords, all this is happening on the road to the CCAA nation- al championships, which they will play host to at the Campus Rec and Wellness Centre March 15-19. ••• Women’s Basketball -- St. Clair College put an end to Durham College’s sea- son in OCAA women’s basketball, defeating the Lords 62-49 in the first round of the playoffs. This marks the fourth time in five years that St. Clair has defeated Dur- ham in the OCAA qualify- ing round. Since re-joining wom- en’s basketball in 2001-02, St. Clair is 9-0 in the qual- ifying round, with five of those wins coming against Durham. With the win, the Saints advanced to the OCAA championships hosted by Algonquin College in Otta- wa. The loss puts an end to Durham’s season as the Lords finish with an over- all record of 11-12. Leading 32-24, St. Clair broke things wide open in the second as they opened up the half with an 11-0 run. The Lords would fight back with a 12-4 run of their own to get right back in the game, but St. Clair’s Sarah Stevens and Jamie Forbes hit two big three pointers to put the game away. BASKETBALL Smith captures OCAA scoring title HOCKEY Former Lightning making an impact TROY, NY -- Rensse- laer sophomore Andie Le Donne is enjoying quite a second season at the uni- versity level. In 31 games this season, the former Durham West Lightning player had two goals and a team-high 12 assists for 14 points, while also posting two goals and 10 assists for 12 points in 18 ECAC Hockey contests. Le Donne was also an ECAC Hockey Weekly Honor Roll winner. Rensselaer concluded the 2010-11 season this past weekend with a pair of losses to top-seeded Cor- nell, which is also ranked #2 in the nation, in the first round of the ECAC Hock- ey playoffs. The team fin- ished with a 10-18-7 overall record, with an 8-12-2 con- ference mark. LOCAL BREAKING NEWS, SPORTS, PHOTOS, VIDEO AND WEATHER >> durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • March 3, 201127 AP BASKETBALL Spartan Kalisha Keane honoured by Big Ten Ajax native earns player of the week award with Michigan State EAST LANSING, MICH. -- Mich- igan State women’s basketball senior Kalisha Keane was named Big Ten Player of the Week. Keane led the Spartans to a pair of wins, earning MSU at least a share of the Big Ten regular sea- son championship. Keane, who earns her first career weekly conference recog- nition, is the second Spartan to earn the honor this season. The Ajax native earned the award after averaging 22.0 points, 5.0 rebounds and 2.5 steals in the two MSU wins. She also shot 53.1 per cent from the field and went 5-of-11 from 3-point range. In the Big Ten title clinching game at Illinois, Keane led the Spartans with 27 points, going 10-of-18 from the field and 4-of- 7 from behind the arc, while also adding four rebounds and three steals. She opened the week with 17 points, including five in MSU’s game-ending 14-2 run against Northwestern. Keane chipped in six rebounds and two steals in the win. A team captain, Keane leads the Spartans and is sixth in the Big Ten with 16.3 points per game this season, which is cur- rently ninth on the MSU single- season list. She has scored in double-fig- ures in 23 of MSU’s 27 games, including nine 20-point games, the eighth most in program his- tory. Keane is tied for second in the Big Ten with 2.3 steals per game, while also leading the team and tying for third in the conference with 2.1 3-pointers a game. Her 58 3-pointers so far this season are eighth on the MSU single- season list. She is also second on the team in assists (2.2) and third in rebounds (5.0). Keane is the lone player in the Big Ten to rank among the conference’s top 15 in each of the shooting categories. Keane will end her time at MSU plastered throughout the Spar- tan record book. She is currently eighth all-time in points with 1,463, while also sitting in third in steals (242) and 3-point field goals made (170). 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Part-time posi- tions not available. Please apply in person to: 774 Liver- pool Rd. S. PERFECT MAID SER- VICE URGENT! Full time, part time or on call. Experi- enced mature cleaners need- ed with cleaning experience, weekdays for great new op- portunities with cleaning ser- vice for residential clients. Good driving record and gas allowance. Serious inquires only. 905-686-5424. RECEPTIONIST NEEDED for an adult Spa in Pickering. Please call (416)566-2729. SUPERINTENDENT Durham East area. Mature couple only. Salary & 2-bedroom apt. Routine repairs, mainte- nance & cleaning. Clear cur- rent Police Check required. Please send resume to File #432, c/o Oshawa This Week, 865 Farewell St. Oshawa, ON L1H 7L5 TAXI DRIVERS NEEDED immediately for Whitby & Ajax. Computer GPS dis- patched. Will train, no experi- ence necessary. Apply to 109 Dundas St. W., Whitby or (905)668-4444 WORK FROM HOME busi- ness opportunity. Looking for self-motivated people to op- erate a Mini-Ofﬁ ce Outlet working online from home. Flexible hours, great income, free training and real sup- port. www.free-2-b-me.com Skilled & Technical Help Salon & Spa Help REVOLUTION SALON AND SPA high energy salon in Courtice looking for new sty- lists & receptionists. Busy clientele, great location, fast- paced environment. Call (905)433-0066 Skilled & Technical Help AUTO BODY, Ajax Shop seeking experienced li- censed body person. Call 905-428-3000 or fax resume: 905-428-8812, or email: info@ ultimatecollisioncentre.ca DURHAM ELECTRICAL contractor, seeking electri- cians and 3rd-5th term apprentices with experience in motor controls, all types of conduit work (including ex- plosion proof) for service and project work. Service truck and PLC experience pre- ferred. Good wages and beneﬁ ts. Applicants can email resumes to jobs@thatsnew.com using Oshawa-jobs as the subject. FULL-TIME LICENSED Gas Fitter needed. Fireplace experience required. Apply by email: towneﬁ replace @rogers.com; Phone: (905)686-3666; Fax: (905)686-9028 or in person: 2 Old Kingston Rd, Ajax LOCAL ROOFING Company hiring experienced labourers with valid drivers licence, lo- cated in Ajax or Pickering. Call 416-409-5959. RAGLAN INDUSTRIES INC. currently requires: Aluminum M.I.G. and T.I.G. welders, Steel M.I.G. welders, Fabri- cators/Fitters and Auto Cad detailers. Resumes are being accepted at 5151 Simcoe St. North, Oshawa Ontario L1H 7K4 or by fax at (905)655- 5997 WELDER/FITTER Bowman- ville fabrication facility requires a Welder/Fitter experienced with aluminum, stainless steel, Tig welding. Welding/ﬁ tting of structural steel and misc. metals. Minimum 5 years experi- ence. Email resume to welderﬁ tter@hotmail.ca Skilled & Technical Help Computer & IT COORDINATOR for devel- opment of interactive presen- tation software and corporate adventure learning pro- grams. Must be comfortable with technology, able to com- municate well with 10-12 vir- tual team members, track their tasks, set up meetings & be a hub for information. coordinator@teameverest.com Office Help CSR/OFFICE ADMIN for busy HVAC company. Phone skills and basic computer knowledge an asset. Position to start ASAP. Please fax re- sume to attention Helen (905)837-0278. Hospital/Medical /Dental EXPERIENCED DENTAL Hygienist required for 2 evenings per week. Please apply to: smile304@ hotmail.ca HIRING CHIROPRACTOR, RN, OT, RMT, MSW, Psy- chologist, Dentist, MD, Acu- puncturist, Physiotherapist, required for Oshawa Physio- therapy Clinic. Please email resume to: med_jobs@live.ca MCGREGOR IDA DRUGS, Bowmanville is now hiring full-time pharmacy techni- cian; experience is an asset. Résumé can be faxed to (905) 623-4218 or e-mailed to g.tadros@yahoo.com MEDICAL RECEPTIONIST part time ALSO experienced RN (part time - job share) required for busy family prac- tice in Bowmanville. Please reply to File #436, c/o Oshawa This Week, P.O. Box 481, 865 Farewell St. Oshawa, ON L1H 7L5 Hotel/ Restaurant RESTAURANT STAFF, P/T and F/T for all positions. Must be ﬂ uent in English. Ap- ply in person with resume to: Sinatra's Italian Sandwiches, 1895 Clements Rd., Unit 118, Pickering. Skilled & Technical Help Townhouses SaleT OPEN HOUSE Sat.&Sun. 1-4p.m. Renovated 3 level townhouse. Main ﬂ oor laun- dry. In-law suite. $235,000. 1975 Roseﬁ eld Rd. Unit 32, Pickering. 905-982-0722 Agents welcome. Visit www.comFree.com/231834 Apartments/ Condos for Sale$ NO LAND TRANSFER TAX! Buy before March 17th. Pick- ering, Frenchman's Bay new condos. Occupancy Decem- ber 2011. From $214,000. Only $1500 with offer. Call Claudia Vecchio, Right At Home Realty Inc. Brokerage 416-726-5762 Property Outside CanadaP 20 ACRES- $0 Down! $99/mo. Near Growing El Paso, Texas. Guaranteed Owner Financing, No Credit Checks Money Back Guar- antee. Free Map/Pictures. 800-755-8953 www.sunse- tranches.com LARGE ARIZONA BUILD- ING LOTS FULL ACRES AND MORE! Guaranteed Owner Financing No credit check $0 down - 0 interest Starting @ just $89/mo. USD Close to Tucson's Intl. Air- port For Recorded Message 800-631-8164 Code 4001 or visit www.sunsiteslan- drush.com Offer ends 11/30/10! Industrial/ Commercial SpaceI INDUSTRIAL BAY walking distance Walmart, Oshawa Centre, Stevenson/401 exit. High roll-up door, two air compressor, washrooms, parking includes all utilities. Auto repairs machining, hobbies and other uses (light industrial). Also Storage Container available. March 1. 905-576-2982 or 905-626- 3465. STORAGE UNITS 10' x 20' Wilson Rd. S. Oshawa. Un- heated. $125. - $135. per mo. Call (905)725-9991 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 3, 201129 AP TELESCOPES * RIFLE SCOPES * BINOCULARS * GPS *TRAIL CAMERA * SWISS ARMY KNIVES * SWISS MILITARY WATCHES HOME DÉCOR * AP- PRAISED JEWELLERY ELECTRONICS* ART* BEDDING * CONSUMER GOODS * TOYS * DESIGNER PURSES, BRAND NEW HOME FURNISHINGS - LIVING ROOM - DINING ROOM - BEDROOM - ACCESSORIES - HOME DÉCOR IMPRESSIVE JEWELLERY LIQUIDATION OF FINE JEWELLERY Over 600 Fine Quality Designer Jewellery Items Appraised Cert.-Diamond Rings, Earrings, Pendants, Chains, Gold , Sterling Silver, Ruthenium, Rhodium, Bracelets, Bangles w/ precious & semi precious stones, Pearls, Swarovski Elements A U C T I O N S A L E Port Perry/Scugog Community Centre 1655 Reach St. Port Perry Saturday March 05, Start 1:pm Preview 12: Noon COLLECTOR'S ESTATE COIN COLLECTION Bank Note Collection, Rare Token Collection *GOLD COINS * 999 FINE SILVER * ICCS COINS Rugs *Professional Cookware, Cutlery, Knives, Digital Cameras SPORTS MEMORABILIA COLLECTION Hollywood & Sports Memorabilia w/ Crosby, Team Signed Stanley Cup Jersey - Old Sports Cards - Signed Photos - 23kt Gold Cards ATV's- Scooters - Ebikes- Pocket Bikes - All Brand New Important Art Collection to include: "Norval Morrisseau" Canvas Estate Certiﬁ ed, C. Gagnon, C. Kreighoff, James Lumbers SN LE Group of Seven Art Collection, Bateman, Wildlife, Nautical www.auctioneer.ca 905-554-7007 OFFICIAL GRAND OPENING PUBLIC AUCTION Saturday, March 5th 10:00 a.m. Start - Manheim Oshawa Upwards of 500 Vehicles*& Equipment *(Many of which sold unreserved) Pre-registration Fri. March 4th 10:00am-4:00pm Sat. March 5th 8:30am-10:00am All vehicles sold AS IS. Upon purchase $300 due with balance by Tuesday March 8th at 2pm Transportation available upon request (Fees will apply) 1845 South Service Rd. Courtice, Ont. L1E 2R1 1 800 263 1962 18845 Soouuuth Servviccee Rd. (40011 aatt Courtiiccee Roadd) 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 FranchisesF TWO, INDOOR STORAGE units available for rent. Ap- proximately 890 square feet for $600.00 per month or 1450 square feet for $900.00 per month. Call Brooklin (905)655-3331. FranchisesF HYGIENITECH MATTRESS & Upholstery Cleaning/Sani- tizing Business. New "Green" Dry, Chemical-Free process removes Bedbugs/Dust Mites/Harmful Allergens. Big Proﬁ ts/Small Investment. 1- 888-999-9030 www.hygieni- tech.com FranchisesF Industrial/ Commercial SpaceI Business OpportunitiesB Mortgages, LoansM $$MONEY$$ Consolidate Debts Mortgages to 95% No income, Bad credit OK! Better Option Mortgage #10969 1-800-282-1169 www.mortgageontario.com AVAILABLE, MORTGAGES up to 90% LTV. Reﬁ nance now. Call Hugh 647-268- 1333, 905-707-2324 www.igotamortgage.ca Apartments & Flats for RentA 1-BDRM APT., Central Oshawa, bright, clean, park- ing, private entrance, wire- less internet, gas ﬁ replace, 7-large windows, $750/mo inclusive. No dogs. First/last. (905)213-6593. 1-BEDROOM BACHELOR apartment, $500/month, all inclusive, with cable, laundry. Prefer male, 40 and up. Available immediately. No pets, preferred non-smoker. (905)429-7144. 110 PARK ROAD NORTH. Enjoyable Senior Living. 2-Bedroom Suites starting at $1050+ hydro. Elegant sen- iors residence. Controlled apartment heating. Near Laundry facilities on every ﬂ oor. Elevator access to your unit. Bus stop located in front of building. Close to Oshawa Centre & downtown. Call 905.431.8532 www.skylineonline.ca 3 BEDROOM main level of home, Oshawa area, no pets/no smoking, all inclu- sive including cable and in- ternet. $1300. Available April lst. (905)404-5066 Apartments & Flats for RentA 2 BEDROOM NORTH OSHAWA very bright quiet apartment, Simcoe North at Russett. Hardwood ﬂ oors, well-maintained 12 plex, newly renovated, near bus/shopping. New applianc- es, cable/heat/water/parking included. Laundry, No dogs. (905)576-2982 (905)626- 3465 33 RICHMOND ST. W Oshawa. 1-bdrm apts start- ing $825. Heat, Hydro & Wa- ter incld. Secured Ent, Eleva- tor, Fridge, Stove. Laundry Onsite & near schools. Call us today! 905-723-2236 skylineonline.ca 401/SIMCOE, large 1-bdrm apartment plus den, fully renovated, new washroom. $775/month all inclusive, in- cludes parking. First/last. No smoking/pets. Available im- mediately. Call 416-818- 7751. AJAX, NEW apartment building, studio, 1 & 2-bed- rooms, available now. In- come preferred, $17,000- $32,000/yr. Call (905)683- 9269. AuctionsAuctions Apartments & Flats for RentA 50 ADELAIDE ST., 290 & 300 Mary St. Bachelor, 1 & 2 bedroom, adult complex from $795 Utilities Incld; Ele- vator access. Walk to down- town. Near Durham College, Oshawa Hospital & Bus stop. Call us today! 905-431- 4205 skylineonline.ca AJAX, SALEM/HWY #2, 1- bdrm basement. Sep. en- trance. Newly renovated. Close to school/shopping, lo- cal transit. $800/mo includes cable, parking/laundry, utilities. First/last. No smok- ing/pets. Avail. Immediately. (905)239-2862, (647)291- 6634 AJAX- OXFORD Towers. Spacious apartments, quiet bldg, near shopping, GO. Pool. 3-bedroom from $1149/mo. Plus parking. Available Immediately. 905-683-5322. KING/RITSON AREA, very large 2-bedroom renovated. Free use in suite washer & dryer. $900/mo. No pets. April 1st. 905-432-0967. LOOK! 1140 MARY St. N. 2-bdrms. From $930, Utilities Incld. Near public schools, Durham College & amenities. Laundry on-site, Elevator & Security entrance. 905-431- 7752. Skylineonline.ca LOVELY 3-BEDROOM apt in house for rent. NON- SMOKERS ONLY. No pets. $1050/month plus heat (oth- er utilities included) Good Central Oshawa location. Call 905-925-5676 MARY STREET APTS bachelors, 1's & 2s bdrm apts. Utilities included, min- utes to downtown, short drive to Whitby Mall. Mary/Garden 905-666-2450 www.real- star.ca NORTH OSHAWA, 1-bed- room apt, clean, quiet, se- cure building, laundry on site, $695/month plus Hydro. Ma- ture person preferred. Call Tony (905)260-2215. AuctionsAuctions Apartments & Flats for RentA NORTH OSHAWA- 2-bed- room, March. lst and April lst. 1 - bedroom April 15, May lst. Clean, family building. Heat, hydro and two appli- ances included. Pay cable, parking, laundry facilities. (905)723-2094 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, 1-bedroom apt. $500/month plus heat & hy- dro. First/last, references, available now/April 1st. Call Stephen 905-259-5796. OSHAWA, KING/SIMCOE 1 bed. - $675., 2 bed - $735 plus hydro. Laundry facilities, 1 parking, available March or April. Call Paul 416-222- 3876. OSHAWA/BOWMANVILLE 1 & 2 bedroom apts. Suites w/balconies, parking, laundry facilities, near all amenities. ALSO 4-bedroom penthouse, Bowmanville, spectacular view of Lake Ontario. rental@veltrigroup.com 905- 623-4172 The Veltri Group www.veltrigroup.com PICKERING TWO BED- ROOM, 1100 sq. ft. Walk to GO. Parking, laundry, April lst, no pets/no smoking. For more information Call (905)420-5492 PICKERING, Brock/Del- brook. Freshly painted. Bright walk-out, private en- trance, 1-bdrm bsmt. Eat-in kitchen, living room, full bath- room, parking, cable. Close to Pickering Transit/GO/401. $780/mo inclusive. Avail. im- mediately. (416)399-4867 AuctionsAuctions Apartments & Flats for RentA PICKERING, BROCK/HWY 2, 1-bedroom basement apartment, newly renovated, close to all amenities, GO/401. $750/month, all in- clusive w/laundry. First/last, no smoking/pets. Available immediately/April 1st. (905)686-0836, (416)587- 8497. PORT PERRY/Scugog Is- land. Bright, hillside 2bdrm main apt. Open concept, 1200sq.ft.,private entrance/ deck. Picturesque view of lake. No smoking/no pets. Suits single female. Heat/hy- dro/cable/laundry/parking. $995/inclusive. References required. 905-985-5790 WHITBY Brock/Dundas bright, quiet, newly renovat- ed 1 bedroom, small build- ing, ground ﬂ oor, parking, laundry room, central loca- tion, no pets/smoking ﬁ rst/last. $814/mth+hydro. Call 416-438-4895 WHITBY Dundas/Garden area. All new bright 1-bed- room basement apt., parking, sep entrance. $850/mo utilities included. No dogs (416)902-3673. 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, BROCK/DUNDAS area 2-bedroom main ﬂ oor. Huge yard, parking, 4-appli- ances, walk to transit. Quiet dead end street. $950/month +. No smoking/pets. Paul, 1- 800-567-9122. YOUR CHOICE OF QUALITY LIVING! 2 bed- room suites from $1570. Insuite laundry, social events, elevator and transit at door. 333 Simcoe St. N. Oshawa. 905-431-8930 skylineonline.ca AuctionsAuctions Houses for Rent ! NO DOWN PAYMENT? - NO PROBLEM!! If you're paying $850+ monthly rent STOP! Own your own home - I can show you how. Ken Collis Broker, Coldwell Banker RMR Real Estate 905-728-9414 1-877-663- 1054, or email kencollis@sympatico.ca AJAX - 4 BEDROOM newer home, for rent, Ross- land/Westney. $1500 plus utilities. No smoking, Available March 15th. Tele- phone (416)689-8073 AJAX, 3-BDRM semi, close to all amenities, new ﬂ ooring, 5-appliances, 2-parking+gar- age. $1400+ utilities. Avail. immediately. No pets. First/last. (416)707-1889 AJAX, AVAILABLE immedi- ately, upper level, large 4- bedroom, 3-bathroom, gar- age, own laundry, $1400+ utilities. First/last, no pets. Call Dennis Morgan 416- 587-0060, (905)619-9500. BEAUTIFUL 2-BEDROOM bungalow, main level of up- scale home, main ﬂ oor laun- dry, parking, c/air, gas ﬁ re- place, hardwood throughout, $1200/month plus half utilities. Available April 1st. (905)441-0775 BEST DEAL IN WHITBY, 1500 sq.ft., on quiet court, 3 bdrm, 2 car driveway, A/C, large yard, appliances, $1400 + utilities, May 1, 905-668-2375 DETACHED WHITBY HOUSE Rossland/Thickson 4 bdrms, 2 1/2 baths, dbl garage, family rm w/fpl, $1360 mo. + utilities, March lst. legal Bsmt Apt. not incl., 1st/Last, prefer no Smoking /Pets. Tim Webster@ Sutton Group Heritage Brokerage 905-619-9500. AuctionsAuctions Houses for Rent MCGILL/OLD HARWOOD large 4-bedroom, 3,000sq.ft., 2-1/2 washrooms, eat-in kitchen, family/living/dining room, 2 car parking, Imme- diately. (905)686-6684 or (416)712-4059 PORT PERRY SOUTH. 3- bedroom house in country. Not suitable for young chil- dren. Mature couple pre- ferred. Must like dogs. Snow removal/grass cutting includ- ed. No pets allowed/indoor cat OK. Available April 1. $975/mo.+heat &hydro. First & last. 905-259-2113. RENT TO OWN: Beautiful 3-bedroom, 3 bath in Whitby maple hardwood, fenced yard, 1840sq.ft. living space, 24 HOUR MESSAGE, 1-888-789-5488. All Credit Okay WHITBY 3 BDRM detached. Great Olde Whitby location. $1700/mo inclusive. Avail. April 1st. No pets/smoking. References & credit check required. Call 416-606-0346. Townhouses for RentT 3-BDRM TOWNHOUSE, Central Oshawa, applianc- es, rec-room & all utilities incl., $1370/incl, ﬁ rst/last. Call Martin (416)318-2763 or (905)728-1420 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 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.) 905-436-3346 www.real- star.ca Place your ad at 905-683-5110 durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • March 3, 201130 AP ENGAGEMENT TRAN - PHELAN Bob and Barb Tran of Claremont, ON are delighted to announce the engagement of their son Shaun Robert Joseph to Chelsea Elizabeth daughter of Kevin and Liz Phelan of Ajax, ON. A summer wedding is planned for June 18, 2011. “We love you both and wish you endless years of happiness together”. 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TVs, electronics, bedroom furniture, bunk bed, diningroom table, sectional sofa, coffee/end tables, lamps, small kitchen, appli- ances, ofﬁ ce chair & more. (905)420-7469 FURNACES: LENOX Manu- factured, 93% fuel-efﬁ cient, 70,000 BTU's, $1699 (In- stalled). 90,000 BTU's, $1849 (Installed). 10 year warranty. FIREPLACES; Gas from $1499; CENTRAL-AIR, $1399 pre-season special. (289)404-3738. HOT TUB COVERS All Custom covers, all sizes and all shapes, $375.00 plus tax Free delivery. Let us come to your house & measure your tub! Pool safety covers. 905-259-4514. www.durhamcovers.com HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS Best Price, Best Quality. All Shapes & Colours. Call 1-866-585-0056 www.thecoverguy.ca HOT TUBS, 2010 models, fully loaded, full warranty, new in plastic, cost $8000, sacriﬁ ce $3,900. 416-779- 0563. Articles for SaleA RENT TO OWN - New and reconditioned appliances, new TV's, Stereos, Comput- ers, DVD Players, Furniture, Bedding, Patio Furniture, Barbecues & More! Fast de- livery. 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Natural Healing Centre European Massage $40 1/2 hour 37 Harwood Ave. Ajax (905) 231-1877 Engagements Places of Worship Places of Worship Pets, Supplies, Boarding Pets, Supplies, Boarding Vendors WantedV Vendors WantedV Vendors WantedV Vendors WantedV PAPPIN, Donna - On March 1st, 2011 Donna, loving wife of Roy. Beloved mother of Darleen and her husband Jeff Pammett, Jubal and his wife Kathy, Jason and Donna and the late Roy Pappin Jr., Cherished Grandma of Jennifer, Mathew, Cassandra, Lindsay, Tawnya, Cory and Ashley. Great Grandma of Skye, Aden, Deegon and Laela. Sister of Dave Rushlow. Friends will be received at the ACCETTONE FUNERAL HOME 384 Finley Avenue, Ajax, (905-428- 9090) on Saturday March 5th, 2011 from 12 noon until the time of service in the chapel at 2 pm. SPREEN, Geert Friederik "Fred" - It is with real sadness that we announce the passing of Fred who passed away peacefully on February 26, 2011 at the age of 86. He was the beloved husband of Hermina (Minny) who predeceased him 10 months ago. Born in Onderdendam, The Netherlands, he survived the occupation and eventually moved his family to Canada for a better life. Fred was Principal of Shaw Business College, Oakwood, Kingsway and Danforth Campasses. He was Director of Examination Services and past President of the Assn. of Cdn. Career Colleges and Director of Education Services Admin. Mgmt Society. Fred retired in 1980 and moved to Bancroft where he took up golﬁ ng and curling and working on his land. Fred served as Deputy Reeve in Hershel Twsp for several years and was an active member of the Lions Club. He is survived by his children Ben, Frances and husband John, Alexander and Raymond and wife Gillian. Cherished Grandpa of Sarah, Michael (Nadine), Kevin (Brandi), Kelsey and Brooke. Great-Grandpa of Amelia. A Celebration of Life will be held on March 12, 2011 from 11:00 to 1:00 at THE SIMPLE ALTERNATIVE, 1057 Brock Rd, Pickering. 31st Birthday Happy 31st Birthday Dwayne Savory! A son, a brother, an uncle... with age brings wisdom, a heart of gold. You always know what to say to bring out a smile. All the best on your special day! A gift sent to me .. My partner and my best friend. I love you! Diana 70th Birthday Surprise 70th Birthday Party. Anne McIlquham (Roberts) (Weatherell). Open House - Best Wishes Only Sat. March 5th, 1 pm - 5 pm. Bowmanville Valley Co-op Community Centre, 59 Jackman Rd., Bowmanville. For info or directions: Call or e-mail Lorrie (daughter) 905-419-2787 or lorrie4207@yahoo.ca BINS TO YOU DISPOSAL SERVICE • DRIVEWAY FRIENDLY BINS • 4 TO 20 YARD MINI BINS 1-888-662-DUMP 1-888-662-3867 BOOKKEEPING AND PAYROLL SERVICES Personal taxes. 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Shadia enjoys playing rugby and basketball. Shadia has received dinner vouchers compliments of McDonald’s, Subway and Boston Pizza.. Congratulations Shadia.for being our Carrier of the Week. LACROSSE Scoring race heats up in Durham Masters lacrosse Merzbacher and Richards battle for first JOSEPH COTRONA newsroom@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- The Durham Masters Lacrosse League experienced a scoring explosion courtesy of Josh Merzbacher and Jason Richards. The players sit in first and second, respectively, at the top of the DMLL scoring standings after Feb. 24. Merzbacher had five goals and an assist in a 12-6 loss for Kile Contracting against Stewardedge. He was one of only two players to register a point on the losing team. The Stewardedge team showed great teamwork as two players each scored three goals and three play- ers each scored two goals. Stewardedge is now tied with HGI Financial for last place in the league with five points through eight games. Merzbacher’s six-point game puts him into first place in the league’s scor- ing race with 41 points. Kile Contracting is tied for third place in the standings with Poray Sports Injury Clinic. The league’s second over- all point-getter, Jason Rich- ards, had a great game for the Trillium Trails, scoring six goals and earning eight assists in a 16-10 win over the Poray Sports Injury Clinic. Richards’ 11-point performance puts him in second place in the scoring race with 37 points. Richards’ teammate, Scott Wylie, also contrib- uted to the team’s victory with four goals and three assists. Wylie currently sits in fourth place with 34 points. Richards and Wylie have helped the Trillium Trails team continue an undefeated season. They are 7-0-1 with 15 points, four points ahead of second place Eyebeam Design. Eyebeam Design tri- umphed over the last place HGI Financial by a score of 14-13, led by four goals and two assists from Dan McWhirter. FOOTBALL Reid signs with Edmonton Eskimos PICKERING -- Jermaine Reid has found a new home for the CFL season. The Pickering native has signed as a free agent with the Edmonton Eskimos, opting to leave the Hamil- ton Tiger-Cats. Reid, a six-foot-four, 275- pound defensive tackle, was one of the more sought-after free agents on the market. Reid, 27, appeared in nine games with the Tiger-Cats last season, recording nine tackles, three quarterback sacks, one tackle for a loss and a forced fumble. He was drafted by Hamilton in the second round (ninth over- all) in the 2006 Canadian draft. He had compiled 27 tack- les, four sacks, three forced fumbles, two tackles for loss- es and one fumble recovery in his four-year career. durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • March 3, 201132 AP HURR Y I N! 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