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Happy birthday, Pickering! CITY CELEBRATES 200 YEARS, LOOKS FORWARD TO FUTURE SABRINA BYRNES / METROLAND PICKERING -- John Edmonds portrayed a clerk at the first Pickering council meeting, during a March 2 rehearsal of the re-enactment that will be held to celebrate Pickering’s 200th birthday. 905-683-6074 Full & Partial Dentures BPS® Dentures House Calls Available Denture ClinicsDeegan we’ll give you a reason to smile... Michael Deegan DD 134 Harwood Ave. S., Ajax (In the Ajax Plaza in the corner by Home Hardware) Now Open Until 8 pm “How clean are your dentures? Renew Denture Cleanser Available Here!” Same Day Relines & Repairs Soft Liners Implant Dentures Complimentary Consultations cityofpickering.com/marchbreak 905.683.6582 TTY. 905.420.1739 recreation@cityofpickering.com Joinusfor aweekof activities, camps&fun. 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While young, Pickering has a rich history, and the City is promoting that with a number of events planned throughout the year. “I think this is an opportunity to become better acquainted with our past,” Mayor Ryan said. “Like most of Canada, we know a lot about the U.S. but we don’t know a lot about ourself.” Pickering-Scarborough East MP Dan McTe- ague agreed, describing Pickering as a place “rich in history with a great future. “We have learned a lot of from those who were the first people and I think (today) we ponder the significance and exceptional efforts of those people,” he said. 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While mandatory minimum sentences are needed for serious, violent offenders, the Conservative’s Bill S-10 will unfairly tar- get young people and turn first-time offenders into hardened crimi- nals, he says. “We need to look at com- munity safety councils,” he states, emphasizing prevention. His plan to tack- le crime would be to have these community groups make plans and get the funding from the feder- al government rather than have national strategies that blanket all communities. He says Bill S-10 won’t distinguish between a stu- dent who grows a few plants and a Hells Angels mem- ber caught with 200 plants. For the most serious offences, he’s in favour of mandatory sentenc- es. Sending non-violent first-time offenders to jail is more likely to breed a hard- ened criminal than to turn them around, he says, add- ing the extra costs of locking more people up means less funding will be available for programs to help criminals. Every dollar spent on prevention, he says, saves $11 in correction. He says the Conservative’s approach has been tried in many places and always failed to make communities safer while draining government budgets. As far as being called the “Cottonelle Crusader” by Peterborough MP Dean Del Mastro, Mr. Holland says you know someone is losing an argument when they resort to name calling. All he’s asking for from the Conservatives, he says, is honest debate and to know what the real cost of their plan is. Mr. Holland says the Liberals feel strongly enough about this bill that they’re willing to take it to an elec- tion. Local Liberal candidate Betsy McGregor says she’s working on setting up local councils right now, empha- sizing the need is to be tough and smart on crime. Mr. Del Mastro accuses the Liberals of flip-flopping on their position. He says in a media release that he’s disappointed, but not surprised, that his Liberal colleagues are against seeing people who sell drugs to children or distribute date rape drugs getting just sentences for their crime. He says the bill would bring in mandatory minimum penalties for serious drug offences, such as dealing drugs for organized crime or when a weapon is involved. -- Joel Wiebe is a reporter for www.mykawartha.com POLITICS Mark Holland talks about getting tough on crime METROLAND FILE PHOTO DURHAM -- Ajax-Pickering MP Mark Holland met with law, police and the youth services community in Peterborough recently to outline his views on Bill S-10, which would mete out mandatory sentences for many drug offences. 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That’s the message Durham police are trying to get across to drivers through the launch of the Ten and Two campaign, which will target those using hand-held devices while driving. “Even a minor distraction is an accident waiting to happen,” said Durham Regional Police Sergeant Shaun Arnott. “Our message to drivers is for them to focus on the task at hand and help us keep the roads safe.” Police will be on the lookout for distracted drivers engaged in anything from e-mailing, texting or talking on a hand-held cellphone, applying cosmetics or even those reading a newspaper or book. Durham police officers, Uxbridge Mayor Gerri Lynn O’Connor and students from Uxbridge Secondary School were on hand at Uxbridge Town Hall recently to help launch the campaign. The campaign, on until Sunday, March 6, will target aggressive and careless drivers as well. Educational material about driving dis- tracted will also be handed out to drivers. The Province’s hands-free legislation came into effect February 2010 and prohibits the use of any hand-held devices to talk, text or e-mail while driving. Drivers are also pro- hibited from using any hand-held electron- ic entertainment devices, such as an iPod or portable DVD player. Emergency calls, such as calls to 911, are exempt. Those caught using a hand-held device while driving can be issued a $155 ticket. In the first year of the law being in place, Durham police issued 1,200 tickets to dis- tracted drivers. Const. McMillan said the number of offenc- es were higher in Oshawa, Ajax and Pickering where the campaign will be concentrated. For Constable Alex McMillan, of the Dur- ham Police traffic services branch, the cam- paign is less about how many tickets are issued and more about educating drivers about the perils of being distracted. “The fact that the driver is engaged in some- thing other than driving is the main problem that needs to be addressed,” he said. He added the campaign is meant to go beyond enforcing what is prohibited by law to include actions that are still allowed but can cause a distraction such as using hands- free wireless devices on cellphones or GPS. “A hands-free device still pulls concentra- tion away from the road.” AWARENESS Durham police campaign focuses on distracted drivers durhamregion.com5 AP Dental Care forAdults, Kids and Great Big Babies. • A Full Range of Dental Treatments - Bring the whole family. • Saturday & Evening Appointments - To serve you better. • Flexible Payment Options - Helping you get the treatment you want. • A Relaxing Atmosphere - Virtual vision glasses, stereo headphones to help ensure you have a pleasant visit. We keep our patients smiling by taking the time to understand their needs. 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Last June, the Province announced it would only be building the highway to Simcoe Street in Oshawa, citing a lack of money because of the economic downturn. “No credible reason has been given for that decision,” Ms. Elliott said during a debate in the legislature. “Where I come from, a deal is a deal is a deal.” The 2007 agreement also has the federal govern- ment paying to extend the Toronto subway into York Region. “Despite the economic downturn, the Province expects the federal government to live up to their end of the bargain. The federal government is willing to live up to their end of the bargain.” As for the reason to stop 407 at Simcoe, Ms. Elliott said, “No one knows. I dare say the (transportation) minister doesn’t know. It makes no sense economically, environmentally, culturally or socially.” She noted it’s going to cost Durham Region, Oshawa, Whitby, Clarington and other municipalities about $329 million to upgrade local roads if the highway ends at Sim- coe. About 2,100 cars an hour will come off the 407 at Sim- coe. Columbus residents weren’t consulted about ending the highway at Simcoe, she said. “This will have a devastating impact. In one fell swoop, the McGuinty Liberals are walking away from Columbus with- out one look back,” she said. Ajax-Pickering Liberal MPP Joe Dickson defended the government’s plan. “It’s important to know the government still needs another two years to complete the land acquisition and other issues before we start phase two. “It’s going to happen. A firm commitment is there from this government, a firm commitment is there from the min- ister,” Mr. Dickson said. Michael Prue, the NDP member for Beaches-East York, supported Ms. Elliott’s motion, pointing out the millions of dollars that will have to be spent to improve local roads around Simcoe Street. “If it’s going to cost a lot of taxpayers money, please do it all in one go,” he said. He pointed to the traffic issues around the termination of the Allen Expressway in Toronto. “I don’t want that to happen in Oshawa.” Rick Johnson, the Liberal MPP for Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock, said, “We remain committed to building it all the way out. I won’t support this because we are already building the highway.” Ms. Elliott said government members are being “a little bit too cute by half. There’s been no commitment to build the whole road. The only commitment is to build it to Sim- coe.” INFRASTRUCTURE MPP Elliott’s Hwy. 407 motion shot down METROLAND FILE PHOTO DURHAM -- Whitby-Oshawa MPP Christine Elliott.News Advertiser • March 4, 2011 When it comes to Twitter followers, we can’t all be Charlie Sheen (@charliesheen). The controversial star of Two and a Half Men just set a world record for reaching a million followers, doing it in 25 hours and 17 minutes. It’s no huge surprise consider- ing his antics are dominating mainstream media headlines and animosity between him and show officials has torpedoed televi- sion’s most popular sitcom for the season. Twitter conveniently lets me see my con- nections, people I follow or those who fol- low me, who also follow Charlie. Among them are several local folks and at least one prominent politician, federal Industry Min- ister Tony Clement (@tony_clement_MP). I guess it’s to be expected given Mr. Clem- ent is a bit of a Canadian Twitter celebrity himself, with his surprisingly candid tweets drawing more than 12,000 followers. Still, he’s no Charlie Sheen, who is also dominating the list of trending phrases with #tigerblood, a phrase that somehow ties into Charlie’s oft-repeated philosophy of “win- ning”. So, Charlie’s trending and so is his signa- ture phrase and some folks are using it to pull a little attention to their accounts. Twitter popularity in general is dominat- ed by celebrities. Lady Gaga (@ladygaga) is tops with 8.5 million followers, followed by Canadian Justin Bieber (@justinbieber) with 7.8 million followers. The top non-celebrity on Twitter is Twit- ter (@twitter) taking up the number 12 slot, followed by Spanish Twitter (@twitter_es) at number 17 and CNN Breaking News (@cnn- brk) at 19. In contrast, Canada’s top tweeting news- paper, the Globe and Mail (@globeandmail), has just 41,000 followers while on TV, CBC News (@cbcnews) has 55,000. Bieber-type celebrities aside, the most popular Twitter account in Canada seems to be the prime minister’s (@pmharper) with 94,000 follow- ers. But all this begs the question, what’s a local tweeter to do? The first step is to realize, we’re not meant to compete with the Charlie Sheens of the world. At the local level, the focus should be on connecting with people who live in our neighbourhoods and have similar interests. Frankly, if you’re a Whitby photographer looking to grow a business, it doesn’t help to have three dozen followers in Australia. Start following Durham people and when people follow you, send them a mes- sage thanking them for the follow. It’s easy to build that first group of followers by just doing geographic searches. Then, make sure you start building a relationship with people and responding when they mention you. Put questions out there that the public can answer and make sure you tag posts. For example, if you’re that Whitby photographer looking for clients, perhaps ask who’s get- ting married this year and tag it #wedding. Tweets on good places to snap wedding photos could be helpful as well. Don’t forget social media has a multiplier effect, and once followers read your tweets, they may spread it by word of mouth. And hey, if you can think of a good way to work #tigerblood into a tweet, it might not hurt to throw it in there. --Reka Szekely’s social media column appears every Friday in this space. Contact her on Facebook, Twitter (@rszekely) or e-mail at rszekely@durhamregion.com. Durham folks don’t need to tweet like they’re Charlie durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • March 4, 20116 Editorial Opinions WE THINK... email responses to newsroom@durhamregion.com A Metroland Media Group Ltd. Publication Tim Whittaker - Publisher Joanne Burghardt - Editor-in-Chief Mike Johnston - Managing Editor Duncan Fletcher - Director of Advertising Eddie Kolodziejcak - Classifi ed Advertising Manager Abe Fakhourie - Distribution Manager Lillian Hook - Offi ce Manager Janice O’Neil, Cheryl Haines - Composing Managers News/Sales 905-683-5110 Fax 905-683-7363 Classifi eds 905-683-0707 Distribution 905-683-5117 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax ON L1S 2H5. Publications Mail Sales Agreement Number 40052657 Member: Ontario Press Council, OCNA, CCNA, SNA. All content copyright 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 @ newsdurhamregion.com Reka Szekely & Early learning, future success in Durham More youngsters in the Durham and Kawartha district school boards will be starting school on a full-time basis in the coming years. The provincial government’s announcement this week that an addi- tional 900 Ontario public and Catho- lic schools across Ontario will see the introduction of all-day kindergarten sets the stage for lifelong learning. And schools in local boards that already have the full-day program in place are reporting progress as young students continue to adapt to a full day of learning. Despite some early bumps -- many of the so-called wraparound programs that included before- and after-school programs lacked parental support -- the next phase of the program should further establish all-day kindergarten in schools across the province. But this is something more than dressed-up day care, as some oppo- nents of all-day kindergarten have sug- gested. Students are exposed to vital early learning opportunities, intro- duced to “pre-reading” and numeracy, and are encouraged to develop impor- tant social skills. Furthermore, it’s notable that the equivalent of a full additional year of education is provided under the pro- visions of the program before the chil- dren enter Grade 1. In that context, they enter the remainder of their pri- mary grades fully adapted to sched- ules, aware of expectations and cog- nizant of rules and routines. With the basics of education offered in full-day kindergarten programs, these young students will be more capable of devel- oping critical thinking skills taught in successive grades and which they’ll require throughout life. As the Province rolls out the addition- al programs in schools across Ontario, we encourage government officials to more effectively support and promote the wraparound programs, include parents in the process, and more clear- ly outline the benefits and any associ- ated costs. All-day kindergarten is the next logi- cal step in public education in Ontar- io. If today and in the future we are required to compete in a global con- text, knowledge and learning must provide the foundation for success. Today’s four and five year olds, intro- duced to education early so as to develop a lifelong commitment, will shape that future. 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Pasta with roasted vegetables and goat cheese Serves 4 Preheat oven to 425 F (220 C) Large baking sheet with rim, greased Ingredients Parmesan cheese (optional) 2 cups cubed eggplant 2 cups roughly chopped red bell peppers 1 cup roughly chopped sweet white or red onions 2 tbsp olive oil 1 1/2 tsp dried Italian seasoning or French herbs 3 1/2 to 4 oz goat cheese, crumbled 8 oz rotini, penne or other pasta Preparation 1. Put zucchini, eggplant, peppers and onions in a large bowl. Add oil and herbs; toss to coat. Place vegetables in a single layer on prepared baking sheet; roast, stirring occasionally, for 30 to 40 minutes or until vegetables are golden and slightly softened. 2. Meanwhile, in a pot of boiling water, cook pasta according to package directions or until tender but firm; drain. 3. Toss vegetables with pasta. Crumble goat cheese over top; toss to combine or leave as is and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, if desired. Source: Great Food Fast © 2000. Published by Robert Rose. durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • March 4, 20119 P Registration begins:March 17 for aquatics March 21 for fitness & leisure. cityofpickering.com Coming to all Pickering HomesWednesday March 9 th. Spring & Summer City Services & Leisure Guide Online Preview begins March 3 If you do not receive one please call 905.683.5117 Mr. McTeague most enjoys the people of Pickering, now numbering 94,000, and Mayor Ryan’s favourite aspect is its vibran- cy and diversity. “There isn’t a country in the world that isn’t represented on our city streets,” he said. Another favourite part for both is the Rouge Valley. Mr. McTeague acknowl- edged the controversies surrounding land being taken away for development, but finds Pickering “still lives in excellent coexistence with its ecosystem.” Mayor Ryan and Mr. McTeague have positive visions of the future. “I think we’re on the cusp of the next 200 years,” Mayor Ryan said. “Pickering is going to mature, it’s going to evolve from a suburban to an urban centre.” He added Pickering will see more than one post-secondary school in the next decade, as well as an arts centre and a hotel and convention centre. “We are going to continue to be a mecca in the GTA,” Mr. McTeague said, adding he sees Pickering leading in the development of green technology. ‘Sustainability’ is a key word when dis- cussing Pickering’s development. Duf- fin Heights is envisioned to be a tran- sit-focused, pedestrian-friendly neigh- bourhood that will go along Brock Road. Seaton, envisioned to be a vibrant, mixed- use community in central Pickering, should initially have 35,000 jobs and up to 70,000 people calling it home. More than half of Seaton will remain in its natural state. “I’m very excited for Pickering and about Pickering,” Mayor Ryan said. THE STORY OF PICKERING • The Seneca First Nations began residing in what is now Pickering after the last ice age. • They set up the village of Gandatsetiagon, near the mouth of the Rouge River. • Pickering was popular among French explorers. Hence the names Frenchman’s Bay, Rouge River and Petticoat Creek. • The Seneca traded with the Dutch and the Eng- lish, and Gandatsetiagon became a flourishing fur trading settlement. • But raids and intentions by the French to monop- olize the fur trade led to the breakdown of partner- ships with the Seneca. The First Nations people then abandoned their settlement and returned to their native lands south of Lake Ontario. • Pickering’s first property owner was Major John Smith, commanding officer at Niagara, who acquired about 6,200 acres in 1795. • The earliest documented school in Pickering Township was in 1822, but tradition says schools had been in operation since the War of 1812. • The 1837 Rebellion was initiated by William Lyon Mackenzie who felt the government was corrupt. Life in Pickering was tough as education was weak, roads were deplorable and large tracts of land were held by absentee land owners, and the government was not helping. So Mr. Mackenzie enlisted local farmer Peter Matthews as captain of the Pickering contingent of his rebellion. The farm- er and other settlers marched to Toronto and were ordered to burn the bridge over the Don River. Mr. Matthews was hanged as a traitor in 1838 and many others were arrested and pardoned. Politi- cal change came by the mid 1840s but the arrests caused many families to leave Pickering and Can- ada forever. • The population declined in the latter half of the 1800s due to a decrease in wheat and lumber prices, and didn’t surge again until 1952. A more detailed history can be found in the Pickering Bicentennial commemorative program included in the March 2 News Advertiser, a souve- nir publication of the paper in partnership with the City of Pickering. For more information: VISIT cityofpickering.com/bicentennial Want to know what’s happening in Pickering? Check Wednesday’s paper each week for complete details BE INFORMED! CITY Pickering celebrates its bicentennial year PICKERING from page 1 durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • March 4, 201110 AP Learn English. Start Today. LanguageInstructionforNewcomerstoCanada(LINC) LINC Day Classes: • All LINC levels run Monday to Friday • Childminding and transportation assistance available to those who qualify • Oshawa, Whitby,Ajax, Pickering ESL Day Classes: • All levels at various locations LINC Evening Classes: • LINC Levels 1 – 6 run two nights a week • Transportation assistance available to those who qualify • Oshawa,Ajax, Pickering ESL Evening Classes: • Basic to advanced, TOEFL, Conversation at various locations Register now for day or night classes! Permanent Residents, Convention and Government Assisted Refugees are eligible for LINC.All residents are eligible for ESL. Learn English. Start Here. Call 1-866-550-5462 Visit www.DurhamLINC.ca Citizenship and Immigration Canada Citoyenneté et Immigration Canada Assessment and Classes provided byFunded by March Break VBS Daycamp March 14 th -18th 9a.m. - 12:15p.m. Ages 4 - 12 Snacks, games, crafts & exciting Bible stories every day! Safe Haven Worship Centre 1084 Salk Rd. Pickering (off Brock Rd., just S. of 401) 905-837-8771 $30.00 per c h i l d Indefinite jail term upheld by top court JEFF MITCHELL jmitchell@durhamregion.com TORONTO -- Ontario’s Court of Appeal has upheld the indefinite jail term given a man who stalked and terrorized an Ajax woman. Robert Dean May, who at one point in his lengthy criminal career helped convict an innocent man of murder, was correctly labelled a dangerous offender and a risk to commit more violent crimes, the court ruled Wednesday. The ruling came as a relief to the Ajax woman who was victimized by Mr. May after she ended a rela- tionship with him in 2005. “This guy deserves to be put away,” she said. “He is a psychopath.” Defence lawyer Timothy Breen argued Mr. May should be declared a long-term offender, a designation that would see him closely moni- tored by parole officials upon his release from prison. But the appeal court justices disagreed, saying Superior Court Justice Michael Brown’s reasoning for imposing the much more onerous dangerous offender tag was “amply supported by the record. “In all the circumstances we see no basis for interfering with the sentencing judge’s disposition,” said Justice Michael Moldaver. The Crown launched its danger- ous offender application follow- ing Mr. May’s conviction in May of 2007, citing a pattern of abusive and threatening behaviour towards women. In addition to a lengthy list of other criminal offences, Mr. May has racked up three convictions for harassing and assaulting women with whom he’d been involved in relationships. In the Durham case, he broke into his ex-lover’s Ajax home in 2005, ambushing her as she returned from a shopping trip and holding her until she was able to break free and alert a neighbour. A jury con- victed him of a number of counts including assault, break and enter, forcible confinement and criminal harassment. On Wednesday, Mr. Breen argued Mr. May could be adequately man- aged by parole officials, who would keep tabs on his movements and any relationships he entered into. “The tools are there, if you will, to manage the behaviour,” he said. That assertion was met with skepticism by Justice Moldaver, who cited psychological reports that label Mr. May a psychopath who has little insight into the harm his offences have caused. “You have a man who’s not pre- pared to admit there’s anything wrong with him; until someone is prepared to admit there’s a prob- lem, we’re just whistling in the wind,” Justice Moldaver remarked. Although the appeal was unsuc- cessful, Mr. May will have his status regularly reviewed and could con- ceivably one day be granted parole. The Ajax woman vowed she’ll do what she can to prevent that from happening. 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Register in advance by calling 905-683-4000, ext. 8811. Then at the McLean Branch, 95 Magill Dr., it will be Mad Science: Slime Time on March 17 at 10:30 a.m. and a creative cooking class called the Science of Chocolate on March 16 at 10:30 a.m., also at the McLean Branch. Reg- ister by calling 905-428-8489. For younger kids, aged three and up, there will be drop-in story times featuring the pop- ular Where the Wild Things Are. Sessions include the Main Branch on March 14 at 6:45 p.m. and March 16 at 10:30 a.m., the McLean Branch on March 15 at 10:30 a.m. and the Vil- lage Branch, 58 Church St. N., on March 16 at 6:30 p.m. Upcoming Friday Movies at the Main are Megamind on March 11 and Despicable Me on March 18. Both movies will be held at the Main Branch at 2:30 p.m. Register by calling 905-683-4000, ext. 8811. On March 17, there will be a St. Paddy’s Day party at the Village Branch at 3:30 p.m. with treats, crafts and games. Call 905-683-1140 to register. 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Participants will learn how to write effective resumes and cover letters, develop personal job search strategies and practise interview techniques. Space is limited, so call 905-420-3007 or e-mail jswfacilitator@unemployed- help.on.ca to register. The workshop is offered in partner- ship with the Durham Region Unem- ployed Help Centre through funding by Employment Ontario. SEARCH STRATEGIES Ajax job workshop available for newcomers AJAX-PICKERING -- The Youth Centre is serving up fun for teens over the March break. Youths aged 13 to 19 can sign up for a free cooking program which is a partnership with the Town of Ajax. Professionals will teach youths to make nutritious meals. The pro- gram runs on March 14, 16 and 18 from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the McLean Community Centre, 95 Magill Dr. Advance registration is required. Call 905-428-1212 or visit townofajax.com. As well, local girls aged 13 to 18 are invited to participate in the popular Spa Spectacular. 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Coronado says he’s “always been a rock guy,” and you can certain- ly hear his edgy, hard sound on a number of the tracks. But there are also two acoustic tracks which, along with a lot of the percussion on the disc, show his Latin roots. “I’m trying to do a fusion where you have elements of different music happening at the same time,” Coronado says in an interview. He arrived here from his native Columbia seven years ago and, while Coronado was already a sen- sation there, the accolades and awards have continued coming. A self-taught player, he has twice been named one of the world’s top 10 Guitar Heroes by Guitar Player magazine. His blistering fret work has caught the attention of legends such as Joe Satriani, with whom Coronado had a chance to play, and who told him “you play really great.” And while he says it’s nice to be considered one of the best on the planet, Coronado tries to keep the praise in perspective. “As guitar players go, there’s no way to say who’s better,” he says. “I think what’s more important is the kind of music people do. I’m not trying to be the fastest guitar play- er ... What I’m doing is coming up with music that’s unique.” Coronado has received an invita- tion to perform at the prestigious Montreal Jazz Festival and says “I am so going.” That he plays at all is amazing for several reasons. While mom and dad played guitar and encour- aged him to take it up, he was never interested. He recalls receiving a guitar as a Christmas present when he was around five. “I remember opening it and thinking, ‘Oh no, a guitar, this is the worst Christmas of my life’,” he says. It was roughly a decade later that he heard Def Leppard’s Gods of War. He was so into the song, and in particular the bass line, that he decided to learn it, digging out his old Christmas present. “All of a sudden, it hit me, I have a guitar, not a bass,” Coronado recalls. “Mom showed me how to tune it and that was it.” He’s been playing guitar full time ever since and teaches out of his home studio, working with roughly 60 students per week from all over Durham. But it almost came to a terrible end two years ago. Coronado says he’s “not a handy person at all,” so he enlisted a friend to help him lay a hardwood floor in his basement studio. One day, deciding that he wanted to forge ahead alone, Coronado was cutting boards with a table saw when he badly mangled and frac- tured three of the fingers on his left hand. He was told he wouldn’t play again and admits he was scared. But looking at his hand today, you would never know he was injured. “For some strange miracle, my fingertips grew back,” Coronado says. But the road back to playing, and playing at the level to which he was accustomed, was a tough one. The pain was “horrible” and he pushed himself hard. So, Ultrasonico was a triumph for a number of reasons. Coronado wrote all of the music and played all of the instruments, with some exceptions, which he’s anxious to point out: he enlisted legendary bass player Stuart Hamm and Pro- test the Hero guitarist Tim Millar. Next up for Coronado is a collab- oration with a local vocalist, Osha- wa’s Mike de Guzman, on a project that he says will be more pop than rock. “He’s an amazing singer; I’m excited to see what will happen,” Coronado says. Check out his website, www. juancoronado.com, where you can hear some of his music and buy Ultrasonico and his first solo disc, Renewal. Listen and see Coronado in action in a video at durhamregion.com. MUSIC WATCH a video at durhamre- gion.com PHOTO BY ADAM OLIVEIRA TORONTO -- Whitby guitar ace Juan Coronado wails at the 2008 Ontario Independent Music Awards at the Phoenix Concert Theatre in Toronto, where he picked up the Best Instrumental award. New disc from Whitby guitar wizard March 25th, 2011 Find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/newsdurham to enter and for contest details. Tango! It’s Time to durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • March 4, 201119 AP Clarington artist showing work at Station Gallery; exhibition features some of the dresses Jane Eccles considers ‘art objects’ MIKE RUTA mruta@durhamregion.com WHITBY -- Jane Eccles wants to set the record straight from the get-go. The Clarington artist’s show, Overlap, opened last weekend at Station Gallery in Whitby. And while it’s a collection of 45 acrylic paintings, almost all of homemade dress- es, Eccles stresses “this is not about fash- ion.” It is about women, extraordinary women who inspire and have inspired Eccles, who spent five or so years putting the body of work together. Some are very well known, such as Silken Laumann and Karen Kain, but the show isn’t just about famous women either. “It’s important to me that the stories of the strength of the women who aren’t icons are told,” Eccles says. “These are women it seems families gravitated around. Their strength of char- acter surfaced every time.” An Oshawa woman dropped off a pink floral dress for her and, as with the oth- ers, Eccles was interested in the story behind it. It turns out the woman’s moth- er once ran a plantation in the Caribbe- an. As a means for the workers to make extra money, she suggested that they make dresses and sell them. The dress was forgotten for years until discovered. Eccles painted the wedding dress of one of the first art teachers in Bowmanville. Clarington composer Norma Beecroft was an easy and personal choice: the stunning red dress she wore when the Visual Arts Centre of Clarington held a tribute night for her. One dress endured the chaos and destruction of Germany during the Sec- ond World War, surviving in pristine con- dition. Six of the dresses come from the Peter- borough area, including an early 20th century wedding dress. It made Eccles think of the lives of early pioneer women and how cherished such a fine piece of clothing must have been. Asked why dresses, Eccles responds that “the dresses became more universal; they became art objects to paint. “I didn’t want to paint any old dress,” she explains. “The stories behind the dresses are remarkable.” Admitting that at the start she was “finding her way,” before long Eccles had created 20 small paintings and had fallen in love with the project. She photographed the paintings and sent them in a package to a number of women, explaining what she was doing and asking if she could borrow a dress to paint. Writing Margaret Atwood, who agreed to participate, Eccles told her that Cat’s Eye was her favourite book by the Cana- dian literary icon. In response, Atwood sent a dress she had purchased in Australia and wore a lot while writing the novel. Four of the works are portraits, includ- ing of former Team Canada goaltender Sami Jo Small and Laumann. In her research, Eccles discovered that these athletes are far from one-dimen- sional as both paint and Laumann also writes. And she did a lot of research. Eccles says she has a stack of pages “that you would not believe” from the project. One book would lead to another and then another. “It layers, it overlaps,” she says. “It’s been quite a journey.” Overlap runs at Station Gallery, 1450 Henry St., Whitby, to April 10. RYAN PFEIFFER / METROLAND BOWMANVILLE -- Local artist Jane Eccles is showing her series of dress paintings, including Karen Kain’s, at Station Gallery in Whitby to April 10. ART AND ARTISTS The story behind the dress in Whitby I didn’t want to paint any old dress. The stories behind the dresses are remarkable. Jane Eccles PICKERINGADVERTISING FEATURE A leaking basement is frustrating and expensive – and it’s not something you want to have to fix repeatedly. That’s why it’s best to bring in a professional, someone who can pinpoint the problem and repair it right the first time. Gordon Crawford of Crawford & Sons Waterproofing in Ajax has been in the business for more than 30 years and has been in close to 15,000 homes in Durham region. “I’ve seen virtually every possible leaking situation you can imagine,” he says, “and I’m still learning.” Crawford’s extensive experience has taught him to be innovative and try different techniques to solve problems. 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Phone: 905-725-0087 • Toll Free: 1-866-794-4677 Fax: 905-725-0935 SALE STARTS TODAY! Visitourfactory&showroom 239StationSt.,Ajax orcall905-686-9607 www.lifestyleproducts.ca Youth in concert Saturday AJAX -- Members of the Durham Youth Orchestra, including Elise Ferris, were rehears- ing Feb. 28 for their March 5 performance of A Winter Concert at Hebron Christian Reformed Church in Whitby. Selections include Symphony No. 5 in C Minor by Beethoven. Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for seniors and students and $10 for chil- dren, available at the door. The church is at 4240 Anderson St. AT THE MOVIES Ajax Film Circuit’s next movie March 9 Brad Kelly Sports Editor bkelly@durhamregion.com durhamregion.com facebook.com/sportsdurhamregion twitter.com/scnewsdurhamSports durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • March 4, 201121 AP BASKETBALL Smith scores big OCAA award Humble forward shocked by honour SHAWN CAYLEY scayley@durhamregion.com SAULT STE. MARIE -- Despite the obvious credentials, Eric Smith insists he was surprised Wednesday night when we was named the OCAA men’s basket- ball player of the year. “When they called my name I was in shock,” Smith said on Thursday morning from Sault Ste. Marie, where his Durham College Lords were preparing for their opening round game at the OCAA championships. “I was already up there getting my scoring award and they told me to stay up there because I was getting a few more awards. I was pretty happy.” In all, Smith walked away with the OCAA scoring title, the league’s rebounding crown, a CCAA All-Canadian honour, and a first-team OCAA all-star nod. For Smith, the third-year for- ward out of Ajax, capturing the player of the year honour and earning All-Canadian status were two goals he set for himself coming into the season. “My second year and third year, I took it upon myself to make myself more noticeable,” he said. “I wanted to do bigger things and let everybody know I am capable of bigger things. This year I had a goal to try and get player of the year or All-Canadi- an and I did. I accomplished my goals and now I’ve got a couple more.” Namely, he wants a medal at this weekend’s provincial cham- pionships and at the CCAA nationals, which are being host- ed by Durham College at the Campus Recreation and Well- ness Centre March 15-19. “Winning nationals and becoming the No. 1 team in Can- ada,” said Smith, who averaged 21.6 points and 10.3 rebounds a game this season and fin- ished with 11 double-doubles and three games of 30 or more points, of what the next goal is. But before getting too far ahead, Smith said one of the biggest keys to his success and evolution as a basketball player has been developing his knowl- edge of the game. “A lot of people have helped me off the court with my atti- tude towards basketball and I think getting to know the game, not just playing it, but actually studying the game, you know, how plays work, how teams work and all kinds of things. That has helped me become a better bas- ketball player,” said the three- time all-star. Smith’s coach with the Lords added that his young forward’s upswing coincided with the real- ization that he could become more of an all-around player. The ball was in Smith’s court, so to speak. “He can dominate this league because he’s that skilled,” Des- mond Rowley said of Smith, who sits second on the Lords’ all-time scoring chart with 1,188 career points. “It was just a mat- ter of him realizing that and he did that this year.” A lot of hard work and dedica- tion to his craft didn’t hurt his cause either. “You have to work hard to lead the league in scoring and rebound. It’s a pretty good feat,” Rowley noted. “I don’t know that that has been done before. It’s a product of hard work and being a talent- ed player.” With the top honour, Smith becomes the second Lords play- er to win the award since its introduction in 2003, with the previous one being Anthony Batchelor in 2007-08. Smith also joins Batchelor and OCAA’s Hall of Famers Augus- to Duquesne and Bill Crowdis as the only Lords players to be selected as CCAA All-Canadi- ans. Seemingly lost in the shuffle of Smith’s awards haul was a pair of other Durham players hon- oured by the OCAA Wednesday. Oshawa guard Courtney Small was named a second-team OCAA all-star after finishing sixth in conference scoring at 16.4 points per game and sec- ond in total steals with 50, while Christoff Pierre was named to the OCAA all-rookie team. RON PIETRONIRO / METROLAND OSHAWA -- Eric Smith, a third-year forward with the Durham Lords, won the OCAA men’s basketball player of the year award. The Ajax native led the province in scoring and rebounding this season. FOOTBALL Herbert, Exeter look to impress at CFL draft combine SHAWN CAYLEY scayley@durhamregion.com AJAX -- For two Ajax natives, their football dreams are one step closer to becoming reality. Laurier Golden Hawks defen- sive back Shane Herbert and Mount Allison defensive back Cal- len Exeter are among a number of prospects for the 2011 Canadian Football League draft who will be put through the paces this week- end at the annual combine. “I have known about this for quite awhile, so I’ve been looking forward to it,” said Herbert, a six- foot-two defensive back from the Laurier Golden Hawks. “I am excit- ed to get the show on the road. As a kid you don’t really picture yourself in this position, but now it’s pretty much my dreams turning into real- ity.” Herbert ended up at Laurier after playing football for Pickering High School, where he was a part of the Trojans’ Metro Bowl winning team in 2005. He chose the football route over track and field, which was original- ly his sporting passion. But when it became too difficult to juggle both, Herbert stuck to the gridiron. “I came to a crossroads. Track and football, they pretty much run at the same time so I had to make a decision,” he said. “I like getting my nose dirty so I chose football over track.” Exeter’s road to combine is quite interesting as well. After a great 2008 season at Mount Allison, the six-foot-two defensive back was forced away from the field due to academic issues. He returned home for the 2009 sea- son, opting to work and try and get things straightened around. That he did and it was back to Mount Allison this past fall, where he picked up where he left off, mak- ing quite an impact in the Mount- ies’ secondary. A graduate of Dunbarton High School, Exeter said he’s happy with himself for persevering through that tough stretch to arrive at this point in his career. “I can’t really explain how I feel. I expected it out of myself to get back, but you never know what is going to happen,” he said. “Going back to school I expected big things, but receiving the invitation was over- whelming. I am excited to experi- ence this weekend. The combine begins at 8 a.m. on Saturday with medicals, video shoots, measurements, flexibility tests and bench press. Later in the day, players will be put through the paces vertical and standing jump, while also standing in for height and weight measurements. durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • March 4, 201122 AP HOCKEY Knights make HNIC Ajax team to be shown on CBC’s national hockey broadcast AJAX -- The minor hockey season is close to wrapping up, but for the Ajax Knights Minor Bantam AE team they’ve already won. As Scotiabank Hockey Tonight Kids, the minor league hockey team will get its chance to be seen and heard on CBC’s Hockey Night in Canada. They will be introducing an NHL game on the pre- game show, Scotiabank Hockey Tonight, at 6:30 p.m. this Saturday. CBC’s broadcast sched- ule for games on Satur- day includes the defending Stanley Cup champion Chi- cago Blackhawks visiting the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Montreal Cana- diens visiting the Tampa Bay Lightning. “The Scotiabank Hockey Tonight Kids program was an absolute hit with the kids the last two years and we’re thrilled to be ‘calling up’ another 25 teams this season,” said Debra Camp- bell, branch manager, Sco- tiabank. “Scotiabank has always been proud of our support of minor hockey in Canada and we hope this program gives kids a once- in-a-lifetime opportunity to feel the excitement of Hock- ey Night in Canada and the big leagues.” The Ajax Knights were one of 25 teams chosen from communities across Canada to be Scotiabank Hockey Tonight Kids. In celebration of national television appearance, the entire team will be at Pizza Pino in Ajax Saturday night for a party hosted by Scotia- bank. Their clip was shot earlier this week at the Ajax Com- munity Centre. JASON LIEBREGTS / METROLAND AJAX -- A CBC crew filmed members of the Ajax Knights Minor Bantam AE team for a pre-game segment for an upcoming NHL game for CBC Hockey Night in Canada. FOOTBALL Dolphins announce registration and information sessions for 2011 AJAX -- The Ajax-Picker- ing Dolphins football club has announced informa- tion sessions and registra- tion dates for the upcoming season. This weekend there will be two sessions at the Pickering Town Centre on the lower level outside of The Body Shop. Saturday’s session runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., while Sunday’s goes from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. On March 19, the Dol- phins will be holding another session at Whitby’s Iroquois Park Sports Cen- tre from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., while the final date sched- uled is March 26 at the Ajax Community Centre from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. These dates are open to both house league and rep players. Information will be given out and any ques- tions that parents and play- ers have will be answered. The club has also stat- ed that interested parties unable to attend any of those sessions are urged to contact the organization through www.ajaxpicker- ingdolphins.ca or by calling 905-999-7657. The Ajax-Pickering Dol- phins offers football for young people from age seven to 19 and plays in the Ontario Varsity Foot- ball League, the Ontario Minor Football League and the Central Ontario Minor Football League. The club also offers house league and cheerleading programs. HOCKEY St. Mary drops Game 1 of LOSSA final OSHAWA -- The Dwyer Saints will be looking to fin- ish off a perfect LOSSA senior boys’ hockey season Friday. It won’t be easy, however, if Game 1 of the best-of-three LOSSA final is an indication. Gabe Burnside scored the winning goal in three-on- three double overtime, lift- ing the Saints to a 4-3 victo- ry over Pickering’s St. Mary Monarchs. Sean Darroch, Josh Gil- ray and Ryan McCrory also scored for Dwyer, while Anthony Gianfriddo, Tyler Traill and Corrado Cammis- uli replied for St. Mary. Game 2 is scheduled for 1 p.m. Friday on Pad 2 of the GM Centre. A potential third game would be Monday at Don Beer Arena at 2 p.m. durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • March 4, 201123 AP COLUMN Annandale curlers experiencing a high level of success Highlighted by win at Canada Winter Games JIM EASSON The Annandale team of Ben Bevan, Carter Adair, Corey Gau- dette, and Jake McGhee with Jennifer McGhee coaching, were in Halifax, Nova Scotia as Team Ontario for the Canada Winter Games last month. Bevan made a hit and short roll for two points in the final end and elevated Team Ontario to a 6-5 win over Saskatchewan’s Brady Scharback in the gold- medal match for the youth’s curling championship. Annandale’s bantam boys’ team of Corey Gaudette, Joe Flett, Alex Wagner and Nathan Scott, with coach Chuck Gaud- ette, won the regional playdown back in January at the Peterbor- ough Curling Club and the team advanced to the provincial finals currently being held in Tweed through Saturday. Meanwhile, Annandale alum- nus Michael Bryson has skipped his Trent University team to the Ontario University Athlet- ics curling championship. It was a first-ever championship for Trent. After a 5-2 record in the round robin, Bryson beat Guelph in the semifinal and Laurier, last year’s champions, in the final in a tight game. He and the team, representing the OUA, are now off to the CIS championships later this month in Newfoundland. The Dominion Regalia Silver Tankard is the single knock- out event that has two teams compete together and the com- bined score determines the win. Annandale’s men’s team, con- sisting of Gord Norton, Warren Leslie, Michael Bryson and Alex Bianchi, teamed up with Chris Van Huyse, Tim March, Pat- rick Janssen and Tyler Ander- son to win the Zone 6 playdown in Whitby back in December. Mark Kean is expected to spare for Alex Bianchi when the teams advance to the regional April 2 at the York Curling Club. A win there can put them into home club Annandale for the Dominion Regalia Silver Tan- kard Ontario finals April 3. In the OCA junior mixed Zone 6 playdown at the Oshawa Curl- ing Club last month, an Annan- dale team, skipped by James McPherson, won the B side of the six-team draw. The team now advances to York Curling Club regional play- down March 12 and 13. With McPherson are Robin Murphy, Robert Currie, and Yvonne Lalonde. The Tim Hortons Brier starts Saturday, March 5 and runs to Sunday, March 13 in London. TSN will be broadcasting the games. The Ontario champion team consists of Glenn Howard with Pickering resident Richard Hart at vice along with Brent Laing and Craig Savill playing front end. The team won its sixth straight Ontario title in Grimsby Feb. 13. Single-draw tickets for the Brier are on sale from $14 each. The Brier field is full of past champions, so come out and support Team Ontario. durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • March 4, 201124 AP Serving the Durham Region for over 15 years FREE CONSULTATION Serving the Durham Region for over 15 years Serving the Durham Region for over 15 years Ajax 905-427-6647 Oshawa 905-438-0181 Whitby 905-666-1367 Personal & Corporate Services Including: Call Us Anytime, Including Evenings & Weekends www.irvingaburtonltd.com Here to help you on the Road to Financial Recovery Here to help you on the Road to Financial Recovery IRVING A. 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Real Estate Brokerage Weekend Air Brakes Courses Peterborough Campus – November 14th-15th Oshawa • Peterborough • Lindsay 1-800-753-2284 Oshawa • Peterborough • Lindsay MINISTRY - APPROVEDMINISTRY - APPROVEDTTSAO AIR BRAKE ENDORSEMENT COURSETTSAO AIR BRAKE ENDORSEMENT COURSE Insurance Accredited Courses65+ Refresher CourseFire Fighter Special’s Peterborough CampusPeterborough Campus Oshawa CampusOshawa Campus Oshawa CampusOshawa Campus March 19th-20thMarch 19th-20th March 26th-27thMarch 26th-27th April 9th-10thApril 9th-10th Resources For Exceptional Children And Youth - Durham Region RFECY has been supporting children with special needs and their families for over 20 years. We are seeking a dynamic individual interested in a career opportunity with our organization. Program Assistant This is a contract position (Quote File # PA2011 or SA2011) To provide support to the staff at a licensed child care program in order to facilitate the inclusion of children with special needs. The hours of this position will vary. This position is located in the Ajax area (#PA2011). Summer positions are also available for students returning to school (#SA2011). Qualifi cations: • Previous experience in working with children, (including children with special needs), in a child care program or recreational environment. • Comprehension and support the principles of inclusion. • Ability to follow through on directions relating to activities. • Car and driver's licence are an asset • Updated Criminal Reference Check & First Aid/CPR required • Preference to candidates with related post-secondary education - ECE, CYW or DSW Closing Date: March 11, 2011 E-mail resume quoting the appropriate fi le number to: Resources for Exceptional Children and Youth Durham Region Email: careers@rfecydurham.com Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Mackie Harley-Davidson has immediate Part-Time opportunities on our team! As a Motorcycle Sales Advisor you will provide high quality vehicle sales by using pro-active sales techniques. As a Parts Advisor you will provide dependable customer service and parts/accessories advice. The successful candidates will have retail sales background and excellent knowledge of Harley-Davidson motorcycles, parts and accessories. You must be available to work days, evenings and weekends. OMVIC license is an asset. Visit www.mackieharleydavidson.com for more information. Please e-mail your resume to mms.humanresources@mackiegroup.com or fax 905-434-4655. Thanks to all but only applicants selected for interview will be contacted. Mackie is committed to employment equity. FAST-PACED SALON currently seeking experienced Hair Stylists/Managers Commissions & other incentive programs available. Please call 1-800-618-9684 Career Training Bankruptcy/ TrusteeB Career Training AIRLINES ARE HIRING- Train for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program.Financial aid if qualifi ed- Housing available. CALL Aviation In- stitute of Maintenance (877)818-0783 Drivers OWNER-OPERATOR & AZ Company Driver for Cobourg based co., to run US/Canada full-time year-round work. Paid %, must have minimum 3 yrs. exp. Fax resume to 905-377-1479 or call 905- 377-1407. Career Training Bankruptcy/ TrusteeB General Help ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT COUPLE REQUIRED Mature COUPLE needed for hi-rise in Ajax. Live in position, good benefi ts and salary. Please fax resume to (905) 619-2901 between 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Blue Line Taxi is seeking customer orientated TAXICAB DRIVERS for our Oshawa group. Training provided and earn cash daily. (905)440-2011 CALL TODAY: Order taker positions available $22 hr/ avg rate Full time. NO EXPE- RIENCE REQUIRED Excit- ing Career Opportunity. Call 905 435- 1052 CERTIFIED TAX PREPAR- ER required with experience for Ajax to start immediately. Daytime, evenings & week- ends available. Call 905-619- 3619, fax 905-619-3657 or email resume to: libertytaxajax@bellnet.ca Career Training Bankruptcy/ TrusteeB Career Training General Help COOK REQUIRED For child care center in Pickering/Ajax Whitby area. Permanent part time. Mon - Fri. Send resume by fax (905)831-9347 or email childcare.positions @hotmail.com DENTAL RECEPTIONIST required for temporary Full - time position in Oral Surgery Offi ce. Whitby area. Fax re- sume to 905-665-8972 Career Training Bankruptcy/ TrusteeB Career Training General Help ECE TEACHERS & AS- SISTANTS Full time/part time for Ajax / Pickering/ Whitby/ Brooklin childcare centre. Send resume by fax (905)831-9347 or email childcare.positions @hotmail.com LOOKING FOR person will- ing to speak to small groups. Part/full time. Car & Internet necessary Diana 1-866-306- 5858 Careers General Help ENTHUSIASTIC profession- al to increase business de- velopment for fast growing company in Pickering, salary plus bonus, dsdservices@rogers.com ESTABLISHED SPECIALTY cleaning company looking for experienced Techs for car- pets, ducts, fl ood restoration, etc. Res & Comm. All clean- ing and sales experience benefi cial. %, bonus, com and benefi ts. Must have good license. 905-686-9272 Email: qjsfrontdesk@rogers.com EXPERIENCED condomin- ium manager required for portfolio in Durham Region, applicants must be orga- nized, self motivated, and has a strong background in condominiums. Suitable for current or former Board Member. Please fax resume to 905-427-8039. GET IN THE GAME. Up to $800/wk. Fun Work! Paid Weekly! No sales. No commission. F/T positions and benefi ts. Call Now Start Tomorrow. Whitney 1 888 767 1027 GREEN CO. Seeks motivat- ed individuals $22 hr/ avg IMMEDIATE OPENINGS We will train the right Candidates Mgmt. skills an asset Call 905-435-0518 HOMEWORKERS GET PAID DAILY! Now Ac- cepting!, Easy Data Entry & Computer Related Work. Openings for Men & Women, No Experience Needed. Can You Start Now? www.Jobs-ExtraIncome.com LANDSCAPE LABOUR, WE are looking for a hard work- ing smart individual with a minimum of 2 years experi- ence to join our team, must have valid licence, pay based on experience and knowledge. Please fax re- sume to: 905-428-8496 or email to: employment@ algonquin1.com Careers Salon & Spa Help General Help LAWN MAINTENANCE Crew Leader required for residential company in the Pickering area. Experience, G licence and a desire to do a good job required. Full-time year around job for the right person. Call Dave at 416-282-5535 or email to: dgale@sympatico.ca MASSEY'S RESTAURANT, hiring Full-time experienced Line Cooks. This is not entry level position. 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. 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 Careers Salon & Spa Help General Help UMBRELLA DAY CARE Whitby requires RECE for permanent 6 hour split-shift. ALSO On-call openings available for centres in Durham. Fax resume 905- 239-2210 by March 11. WELL ESTABLISHED Hearing Healthcare Offi ce looking for full time and part time front staff for Pickering, Ajax and Whitby. Experience in reception, insurance bill- ings, required. Please submit, in confi dence, resume and salary expecta- tion to fax: 905-666-7727. Deadline for submissions March 5, 2011. 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 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 General Help FranchisesF Skilled & Technical Help 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 General Help FranchisesF Skilled & Technical Help 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 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 Hospital/Medical /Dental 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 Hospital/Medical /Dental 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 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. 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 ARIZONA LAND LIQUIDA- TION. Starting $99/mo., 1 & 2 1/2-Acre ranch lots. 1 hour from Tucson Int'l Airport. NO CREDIT CHECK Guaran- teed Financing, Money Back Guarantee. 1-800-631-8164 Code 4001 www.sunsiteslandrush.com OWN 20 ACRES ONLY $129/mo. $13,900. Near Growing El Paso, Texas (saf- est city in America!) Low down, no credit checks, own- er fi nancing. Free Map/Pic- tures. 866-254-7755 www.sunsetranches.com 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 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. 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Below bank Rates Call for Details Peter 877-777-7308 Mortgage Leaders 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 4, 201125 AP Quality Apartments for Rent $500 Move-In Bonus* ● 1, 2 and 3 bedrooms available from $880. ● Upgraded lobbies ● Utilities included ● Large suites ● Durham Transit and GO Transit at door ● Close to shopping, schools and Hwy 401 100, 101, 200 & 201 White Oaks (905) 668-7332 rentals@capreit.net www.caprent.com * Conditions apply 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 DURHAM DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD Request for Quotation SEALED QUOTATIONS will be received in the envelopes provided by the undersigned before the specifi ed closing date and time. Request for Quotation #Q11-28 Anchoring, Skirting and Decking of Portable Classroom Units At Various DDSB Locations CLOSING DATE: Thursday, March 24, 2011 before 11:00 A.M. Local Time. Bid documents may be obtained from the Purchasing Department. The lowest or any Bid will not necessarily be accepted. D.M. HOMENIUK, CSCMP, CPPO Manager of Purchasing Durham District School Board 400 Taunton Road East Whitby, Ontario L1R 2K6 (905)666-6442 Come & Worship To advertise your Church Services in our Worship Directory PUBLISHING FRIDAY'S Deadline: Wednesday 12 Noon Call Erin Jackson 905.683.5110 ext 286 or email ejackson@durhamregion.com For Sale Shih Tzu Puppies Purebred - Home Raised - Oshawa - 2 males, 1 female - nice markings - can see father - Ready to go to Good Homes THURS, MAR. 24th - $500 each - $100 Deposit will hold your puppy 905-728-8145 OMG LOOK WHO'S TURNING 19 on March 7th! Michelle Jackson We are so proud of the person you have become, your accomplishments,your goals. Continue to follow your dreams.. and remember the more the candles.. the bigger the wish! Happy Birthday! With our love Mom, Ashley, Jason, Grandmére, Grandpére, Charlie, Rolo, your family & friends. ESTATE SALE 226 Lake Driveway W., Ajax Sun. March 6th 9am-2pm Apartments & Flats for RentA 1 BEDROOM BASEMENT apartment. Brock/Pickering Pkwy. Close to all amenties. Newly renovated. $750/mo. Utilities included. No dogs. 905-426-5214. 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 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 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 Spring Condominium Suites in Oshawa 2 & 3 Bdrm's Free Utilities, Parking. Senior's, Retiree's & GM Discounts 905-728-4993 AJAX, NEW apartment building, studio, 1 & 2-bed- rooms, available now. In- come preferred, $17,000- $32,000/yr. Call (905)683- 9269. AJAX, Pickering Village. 1-bdrm bsmt apt, large living- room. Separate entrance, in- cludes parking, utilities, cable. No smoking/pets. Suits single working person. $700/mo. First/last. Available immediately. (905)427-0476 AJAX- OXFORD Towers. Spacious apartments, quiet bldg, near shopping, GO. Pool. 3-bedroom from $1149/mo. Plus parking. Available Immediately. 905-683-5322. Apartments & Flats for RentA 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. 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 LEGAL 1- BDRM. bsmt. apt., bright, spacious, separate entrance, laundry, parking. utilities incl., avail. immediately, $750/month. First/last, refer- ences, no smoking/pets. 647-402-5453. 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 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. TendersT Apartments & Flats for RentA 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. 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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 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 TendersT 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. 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