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Home My WebLink AboutNA2011_03_31 KRISTEN CALIS kcalis@durhamregion.com PICKERING -- It’s not unusual to see squash players in their 60s and 70s working up a sweat in the doubles’ league at the Pickering Recre- ation Complex. Nor is it out of the norm to see five- and six- year-olds tearing up the singles’ courts. Thanks to a well-organized Pickering Squash Club, the Pickering Recreation Complex has become a popular destination for squash play- ers. The club is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a dinner and dance, and they’re asking past and current members to come celebrate. “We’re tracking down members from the 1980s,” said member Kevin Cahill, the ban- quet’s chairman. Back in the mid-1980s, a lot of Pickering squash fans played in the Ajax squash club since there wasn’t one in Pickering then. 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As to the cause, it’s undetermined, but Mr. Evans said this time of year is grass fire season and a spark from a passing train could have caused it. The area is rural and there are no nearby homes. “The only house within the sight line is the home that called, it’s virtually an open field.” EMERGENCY SERVICES Grass fire near Ajax railway Tribute ‘gives families strength’ says commanding officer TARA HATHERLY newsroom@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- Canadian flags and national pride filled the air as the motorcade carrying the body of Corpo- ral Yannick Scherrer travelled the Highway of Heroes through Durham Region Wednesday. People lined bridges in Oshawa to pay their respects to the soldier, as the procession carrying his casket passed on its way to Toronto. The 24-year-old soldier, from Montreal, is the first Canadian soldier to be killed this year in Afghanistan. He was killed Sunday by a roadside bomb. His death brings to 155 the total num- ber of Canadian military members who have died as part of the Afghan mission since it began in 2002. In Durham Wednesday, Brigadier-General Fred A. Lewis flew in by helicopter to pay his respects to the people who lined the bridges. After flying in, Ontario’s commanding officer travelled from bridge to bridge by vehicle thanking people for showing their support. After taking part in a repatriation ceremony at CFB Trenton last summer and travelling with the convoy, Brigadier-General Lewis saw first hand what the sup- port of the Canadian people means to the families of soldiers. “I really think the families hit rock bottom in Trenton,” he said. “But as they come along the high- way and see the people on the bridges, it gives them strength.” Bill Williams, 71, also paid his respects. The retired member of the armed forces admitted it can get pretty emotional at times, remembering a time when he con- soled a woman whose daughter had just returned from duty in Afghanistan. “When she saw the procession coming, she broke down,” he recalled. Nine-year-old Felicitee Cote was proud to be a part of the ceremony for her first time. “I think that we’re kind of supporting the person,” she said. “I’m proud because I’m going to be a part of the support. It’s a great thing for Canada.” Tara Hatherly is a Durham College journalism student on placement with Metroland Durham Region Media Group. JASON LIEBREGTS / METROLAND AJAX -- Area residents lined the Harwood Avenue bridge March 30 to honour Cpl. Yannick Scherrer, the 155th Canadian soldier killed in Afghanistan. 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Further information may be obtained by contacting Mary Simpson, Director of Financial Planning and Purchasing, Regional Finance Department at 905-668-4113 (ext. 2301). P.M. Madill, A.M.C.T., CMM III Regional Clerk TARA HATHERLY newsroom@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- Campaigning for the next fed- eral election has begun, but some Durham College and UOIT students admit they’re not paying attention. An informal survey of students on campus by the News Advertiser found about half the students asked can’t be bothered to vote. “I know it’s important, but I probably just won’t get around to it,” admitted business administration student Sean Poulter. The election comes at a time when most post-secondary students are busy finishing off their academic year and preparing for exams. “I can see why (students) don’t vote, because they don’t know what’s going on,” said sports management student Brad Smith. “Their efforts are elsewhere right now, they’re focusing on school. So what’s the point of going into something you don’t fully under- stand, when someone who really cares has a better opinion? I think I’m doing the country a favour by not voting.” But Amanda Giles, also a sports man- agement student, disagreed. “Some of my friends say that one vote’s not going to make a difference,” she continued. “I think it’s impor- tant to have a say in what’s going on with the government, because it’s really about us too, they’re actually our voice.” Every vote counts, said sports management student Brittany Bingley. “You need your own opinion.” Each ballot cast does make a difference, agreed sports management student Mike Ryan. “If you don’t vote, you don’t have a say, because you’re not doing anything to change it,” he challenged. Despite the availability of information, many students said they feel they don’t have the time needed to research candidates and make an educated decision. “As students, we’re not informed,” said nurs- ing student Kelly Brand. “(Students) don’t get it. They don’t know what’s going on. So you can’t really vote and have your say if you don’t know what’s going on.” “Students are really busy all the time,” added nursing student Sara Pratt. “We have midterms, papers and exams especially. It’s crunch time right now. Who has time to go research an election?” Many students were unaware an election had even been called. “I don’t know anything about it,” admitted business administration student Jenna Galea, before adding she will probably still complain about the govern- ment, even if she doesn’t cast a ballot. Nursing student Rob Ball says he never fails to vote. “I love voting,” he said. “It’s our civic duty. 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Our Doctors,Nurse Practitioners, Nurses,and Dietitian offer free services. www.theyouthcentre.ca For youth and young adults ages 13-29 living in Ajax and Pickering. One of Ontario’s Community Health Centres Durham police want to identify man DURHAM -- Police are trying to identify a suspect after several reports of a man making unwanted advances towards girls in Ajax and Pickering. The person of interest, described as a black man in his 20s or 30s, has been seen driving a blue van, and in some cases a gold Honda Accord or an SUV, Durham police said. No one has been touched or hurt during the encounters, but they’re troubling enough that police are asking for help identifying the man. Three incidents have occurred on Man- drake Street in Ajax. The man approached girls as they walked to school and attempt- ed to speak to them from his vehicle, police said. In another incident in the same area, a girl was approached by a man driving a gold Honda who offered her a ride. In two separate incidents, girls walking in the area of Strickland Drive in Ajax were approached by a man in a white van. In an incident reported in the Sheppard Avenue area of Pickering, the man was driving a white van. Call police at 905-579-1520, extension 2524 CRIME Girls approached in Ajax, Pickering DURHAM -- Senior citizens in Durham Region are being targeted by thieves who distract them and steal their wallets, police warn. Similar methods have been employed by bandits in 19 incidents reported to Durham police over the past couple of months, with a female suspect approaching seniors, usu- ally women, and asking for help to read text on products or magazines, police said. While the victim is distracted, an accom- plice steals wallets from unattended purs- es. The suspects have escaped before the victims become aware of the thefts, police said. Victims have been targeted in retail out- lets in Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, Oshawa and Bowmanville. Various descriptions of the suspects have been given, leading police to suspect sev- eral female suspects may be involved. Any- one with information on the suspects is asked to call 905-579-1520, extension 1603 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. POLICE Durham senior citizens targeted for wallet thefts SEXUALITY Letter writer was misinformed To the editor: Re: ‘Heterosexuals have been oppressed by homosexuals’, letter to the editor, durhamre- gion.com, March 21. The letter writer is confused; pedophiles are people who pray on children, not homosexuals. And truth be told, I was once guilty of the same belief. Looking back, I was homophobic when I was young. I didn’t know any (openly) gays, and in my mind the pedophile who once tried to lure me was a gay person, but I was unin- formed. As I grew up I met gay men and women, and to my surprise they were just like me, other than sexual orientation. And I also discovered that history shows that pedophile males are almost exclusive- ly straight. So I hope that your letter writer will real- ize that he is misinformed, and that the gays are not oppressing the straight. Pierre Comire Ajax HWY. 407 Start building it now, not later To the editor: Re: ‘Province makes new decision on Hwy. 407 in Durham’, news, durhamregion.com, March 10, 2011. It is about time. I want to remind travel- lers of the mess on Hwy. 401 last Thursday morning. We need another highway to get out of this area. My husband left the house at 6 a.m. (we live three minutes from the 401) and was only at Neilson Avenue in Scarborough by 7:40 a.m. It ticks me off that we spend all our money on gas to get us where we need to go but because of whatever red tape, a perfect solution, which should have been completed years ago, is benched and still being argued about. Fix it now, start building now and not later. Vote to bring the Hwy. 407 to Peter- borough. Claire Breckon Oshawa FEDERAL ELECTION Editorial missed the mark To the editor: Re: ‘Now is not the time to force an elec- tion’, editorial, March 24, 2011. You state Canadians are primarily wor- ried about their finances and tired of the ongoing ‘political gridlock and gamesman- ship’ in Ottawa. You finish up with a cava- lier dismissal of democratic process by say- ing, “The future will arrive either way”, sug- gesting an election is not nearly as impor- tant as national finances. Like our politicians, you dismiss the public voice as irrelevant while failing to acknowledge the absence of that voice has led to a series of corrupt governments and left us with a Parliament of the parties, by the parties, for the parties. In the service of the rich and powerful, the “Harper Government”, has suspended Parliament twice to save its skin, gutted the census to avoid having real needs identi- fied, lied to us, withheld information from us, dismissed the majority will and sanctity of Parliament, dismantled our democrat- ic rights, spent $6 billion on tax breaks for banks and big business and tens of billions more on unneeded prisons and unten- dered fighter jets while compromising the needs of average Canadians and leaving us with a deficit of over $50 billion. A more constructive editorial would have urged Canadians to watch their governments very closely and vote whenever possible. Randy Gostlin Oshawa *** To the editor: Re: ‘Now is not the time to force an elec- tion’, editorial, March 24, 2011. There is no magic in the Conservative government’s fiscal policy. Their stimulus package did provide some required help to the economy, but Canada’s saviours to the recession were our banking regulations and an insatiable international demand for our commodities, neither of which were invented by the Harper Government. I am not overly upset with the anaemic Conservative budget. What I am upset with are the continuous underhanded and dis- honest tactics of this government. Your editorial is simplistic and biased towards the Conservatives. Brian Rutherford Newcastle & 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 WE THINK... email responses to newsroom@durhamregion.com Editorial Opinions durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • March 31, 20116 AP One vote can make the difference at ballot box in Durham If it’s true that we get the governments we deserve, post-secondary students here in Durham Region need a wakeup call. An informal street poll of students at Durham College and the University of Ontario Institute of Technology this week indicated that approximately half of them won’t bother to cast a ballot in the upcom- ing federal election, citing academic schedules, a lack of interest and a lack of knowledge about the issues facing them and their fellow Canadians. One student lamented the fact that too many friends suggested their individual vote wouldn’t make a difference in any case. But it does matter to us all, and vitally so. In all things numeral, one can be the dif- ference between success or failure, win- ning or losing, or, in colleges and universi- ties, the difference between a good mark and an excellent mark. Consider, too, the team that loses the championship in over- time, the cardiac patient kept waiting an extra minute for the ambulance due to traffic, even the incumbent politician turfed because of that magic number: one. Today’s college and university students truly represent the future of the nation. Those who don’t choose politics as a career will help shape policy from a dis- tance, within their career fields of choice, within their families, with the taxes they pay. In that context, we owe it to ourselves to not only exercise our democratic fran- chise, but inform ourselves of the issues, ask questions of the candidates seeking support, and making sure we vote. And the information needed to make an informed decision is a simple mouse-click away. Check the leading newspapers once a day, visit the national political party and leader websites to learn about their poli- cy planks, talk to your fellow students and those close to you to get a sense of what matters, to them and to you. There really is no excuse to forfeit the privilege of voting in a free country, in a nation where young men and women have given their lives in the pursuit of the liberties too many of us take for granted. Research the issues. Get informed and get out on May 2 to cast your ballot. One of the federal parties will form the next government. Your vote -- just that one -- is as vital to the process as any other. -- Metroland Durham Region Media Group durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • March 31, 20117 AP www.durhamcollege.ca/coned | 905.721.2000 ext. 2500 workshops You can even register from home online....check it out today ! 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The long-awaited hearing at the Oshawa courthouse is the latest chapter in a long, strange saga that began Dec. 9, 1974, when Ms. Smith, the 22-year-old mother of an infant daughter, was shot once in the back of the head in her home in the hamlet of Raglan. A publication ban prohibits reporting on evidence heard at the enquiry, which began Monday morning and is expect- ed to last several weeks. Ontario Court Justice Donald Halikowski will rule on whether or not Alan Smith -- no relation to the deceased -- will stand trial on a charge of first-degree mur- der. Mr. Smith, 59, of Cobourg, has been arrested for the killing twice. He was first taken into custody in March of 2008, but was freed in July of that year when the Crown dropped the murder charge. The case took another stunning twist in December of 2009 when Mr. Smith was once again charged for the killing. He’s been in custody since then. Monday morning, several people, rel- atives of both Beverly Smith and the accused man, gathered for the begin- ning of the hearing. Most of them, however, were excluded from court as they may be called to tes- tify in the future. CRIME Accused in historic Durham murder in court BEVERLY SMITH durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • March 31, 20118 AP KRISTEN CALIS kcalis@durhamregion.com Bringing home a new cat or kitten is exciting, but it can also be a hairball of stress. Introducing a newcomer to an existing pet isn’t as easy as it sounds. I went through it a couple of years ago and it took a few days before I actually let my cats meet face-to-face. Even then, there was plenty of hissing to go around. As I write this column, my parents’ brand-new cat had been hiding under the couch for seven hours. My mom was pleased to inform me that he’d progressed from one side of the couch to the other at one point. Lindsey Narraway of Pickering Animal Services, a pro in setting up families with new pets, shared some tips on the best way to make those feline introductions and get the cats used to their new sur- roundings. “People always have expectations that when they bring a cat home, the two cats will be friends right off the bat,” she said. “They have to realize that may not be the case.” You don’t want to introduce them right away. It’s best to put the new cat in a small room such as a washroom or bed- room so it can get used to the new sights, sounds and smells. Set them up with their favourite toys, blankets, food, water and litter box. It’s a good idea for cats moving from one home to a new one to have objects they’re familiar with to help them adjust. The existing cat will sense something is different and will gradually get used to a new pet being there. “It’s minimizing the initial stress for both of them,” Ms. Narraway said. The Humane Society of the United States suggests feeding the new cat and the resi- dent cat on either side of the same door so they can associate each other’s scents with good things such as eating. But don’t put the bowls too close so they don’t get upset. After they’ve done this a few times, move the bowls closer together. My cats began batting one anoth- er with their paws underneath the door almost immediately, but you may have to encourage this by giving them each toys to play with on either side of the door. You can also do the old switcheroo. Swapping blankets or toys will let them get used to one another’s scent. You can also put the resi- dent cat in the ‘safe room’ while letting the new cat explore the rest of the home. It’s normal for them to hide out for the first little while, and they may not touch their food for a few days. But if it goes beyond that, it’s best to seek vet advice, Ms. Narraway said. Speaking of food, you may be feeding the new cat a different vari- ety than what he or she is used to. If possible, do this gradually by mixing the new with the old at first to avoid stomach issues. When you actually introduce them, they could fight. Ms. Narraway suggests spraying a water bottle to break them up; physically inter- fering in a cat squabble isn’t ideal. She said pet owners often tend to give the new pet the most love, a no-no with the often-territorial animals. “You always want to give both the animals the same amount of attention,” she said. Finally, be patient. Animals can take time to adjust to a new home, but they’ll come around. “Every animal is different,” she said. What about dogs? While many introduction techniques for dogs are similar to those of cats, there are other factors to take into con- sideration. So look out for tips on bringing home a new dog in a future Kritters column. Like daffodils pushing up in the garden, spring migration advances in fits and starts. March may be going out like a lamb, but all last week that lamb needed lots of thick wool to keep warm as winter once more blew its icy breath across eastern Canada, send- ing temperatures plunging. And it was even worse for birds. All those robins that flooded in on the last warm front from the Gulf of Mexico found puddles, lawns and gardens suddenly frozen solid, without a worm in sight. In despera- tion, they had to retreat to thickets of sumac, buckthorn, highbush cranberry or crabapple, hoping a few wizened fruits remained to tide them over till the warmth returned. That they have a varied diet is the main fac- tor that enables these big thrushes to migrate so early, during the “cruelest months” of freeze and thaw. Any songbird that rushes north to grab the best nesting territory is playing roulette with the weather. Species that regularly do so have to have some backup plan to find food dur- ing cold snaps or they wouldn’t make it. The earliest individuals often don’t. Take bluebirds, open country special- ists that usually dine on insects in pastures and hayfields. A few of these beautiful blue thrushes were spotted near Blackstock and Pontypool before the cold spell last week, reported by Dave Ruch. Hopefully, they found a source of berries in some sheltered corner, their “emergency rations” when no insects can be found. Far more at risk are tree swallows, always the earliest swallow to venture north. They depend entirely on flying insects, and in temperatures like we had last week, there aren’t any. When cleaning out our blue- bird boxes, my husband and I sometimes find the feathered remains of swallows that roosted together for warmth and didn’t have strength enough to fly again. The tree swal- lows reported in southwest Ontario a week ago most likely met the same sad fate. Phoebes, our earliest migrating flycatchers, were also seen in southwest Ontario a week ago. Some may have made it, feeding on clus- ter flies low to the ground, in sunny microcli- mates at the base of buildings or south-fac- ing stone walls -- their own survival strategy. Woodcock were back and “beeping” in courtship display throughout Durham Region a week ago. Did they find any spongy patches to probe for earthworms when their damp meadows froze solid for days on end? Some years, winter wrens are back by now, searching the floor of wet woods for emerg- ing spiders and insects. Did the wrens report- ed around Leamington make it? Turkey vultures use their amazing sense of smell to find carrion to eat. With the world frozen solid -- and scentless -- were the vul- tures seen flying west along Lake Ontario a week ago escaping south again in “reverse migration”? 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. Kristen Calis kcalis@durhamregion.com Join the conversation durhamregion.typepad.com/kristens_kritters @Kristen’s Kritters Adopt-a-pet MARGARET CARNEY Be patient when introducing pets Early migrants in the cold play weather roulette RON PIETRONIRO / METROLAND WHITBY -- Fleury is a six-year-old neutered and declawed male cat with cream and orange long hair. He was given up by his owners due to allergies in the home. He is a very loving boy who needs a quiet place. Fleury is not used to small kids, so an adults-only home would probably suit him best. He seems uninterested in other animals at the shelter, preferring to be on his own. For more info on Fleury, contact the Humane Society of Durham Region at 905-665-7430. 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 Kristen’s Kritters EMAIL kcalis@durhamre- gion.com VISIT durhamregion.typep- ad.com/kristens_kritters. durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • March 31, 20119 P 905.683.2222 www.surefitoutlet.ca Watch for our flyer! Join us on Sure Fit Outlet click“Like” CHECK THIS OUT AssortedAssorted BedskirtsBedskirts $3 99 Compare at $39.99Twin andDoubleTwin andDouble PUBLIC NOTICE PROPOSALTO OPEN NEW BINGO HALL A proposal has been submitted to the Municipality of Town of Ajax to open a new Bingo Hall at: 570 Westney Road South, Unit 25, 26 & 27 Ajax, L1S 6V4. This proposal has been submitted by Binod K. Singh of the Hideaway Bingo Hall. Written comments on the proposal may be submitted not later than 11th May, 2011 and forwarded to the municipal office and to the commission: There will be a public meeting on May 16th at 7pm at Municipality of Town of Ajax. Municipality of Town of Ajax Alcohol and Gaming Commission Clerks Division of Ontario 65 Harwood Ave. S.90 Sheppard Avenue East, Ajax, Ontario Suite 200 L1S 2H9 Toronto, Ontario M2N 0A4 Written comments submitted on the proposal may be provided to the applicant. “Ajax was the hub of squash in the early ‘80s,” said Mr. Cahill. Four original members decided to start up their own club, explained current vice president Terry Bruce, adding that within the first year, 40 or 50 people joined up. “From there we just grew,” he said. The club has had around 200 members at its peak, and is now sitting nicely with 125 to 130 bringing their game to courts on a regular basis. And aside from squar- ing off on the courts, they also enjoy pub crawls, get-togethers and golf tourna- ments. “It’s as much a social club as it is a physi- cal club,” Mr. Bruce said. But the club doesn’t only compete in tournaments and play games; it was responsible for raising an impressive $250,000 that went toward the new squash courts that were part of the 2009 Pickering Recreation Complex expansion. This specifically helped bring doubles’ courts to the rec complex, something longtime member Ian Parsons had been pushing for years. “People can play dou- bles into their 70s and 80s,” Mr. Parsons said, adding it’s less strenuous than sin- gles. The addition gives Pickering a neat dis- tinction since most doubles’ courts are in private clubs, Mr. Bruce explained. “We are the only community centre that has doubles’ courts,” he said. The fundraising doesn’t stop with the club itself. The club helps other worthy organizations on a regular basis, such as donating annually to the Lee Hanebury Junior Squash Fund. And last year the members made up 40 per cent of the peo- ple participating in the Saint Paul’s On- The-Hill Community Food Bank golf tour- nament, which is set to take place again June 22. The Pickering Squash Club banquet will include dinner, entertainment and a cash bar. It will take place on April 30 at the Ajax Convention Centre, 550 Beck Cres., start- ing at 6:30 p.m. with cocktails. It’s semi- formal and tickets are $45. For tickets: CALL 905-509-5668 PICKERING BASEBALL ASSOCIATION REGISTRATION AVAILABLE NOW 20112011 AT WWW.PICKERINGBASEBALL.CA CALL 905-839-1522OR BRING YOUR GIRLFRIENDS FOR A FUN NIGHT OUT! 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Here, a group of students showed their school spirit during the day. durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • March 31, 201112 AP WASTED YOUTHTHE TEEN ADDICT SPECIAL REPORT PART 1 in a series investigating teen drug use in Durham Region “W e’d get stoned in the morning on the way in (to school). Go to the bathroom and do a line of coke, go to class and pop a couple ecstasy. We did so many drugs nobody could tell,” said Andrew (not his real name). “It gets to a point when it’s not an extra fun thing to do, it’s the only thing to do because you’re not having fun if you’re not on drugs. You just want to live life high ... It just escalates really quickly.” Andrew’s addiction began taking over his life. He started get- ting in trouble with police, first on small drug possession charg- es and later for having a scale and metal bar (for self defence) in his backpack. Andrew’s drug use got him expelled from high school months before he would have gotten his diploma, and destroyed his serious relationship with his girlfriend. Before turning 19, the youth would take on years of addic- tion counselling and Prozac to recover from the depression caused by heavy ecstasy use. “If there was a drug I could take back ever doing, it would be cocaine because it gave me some of the worst nights of my life,” said Andrew. “Ecstasy was probably my favourite drug, but probably took the biggest toll on my body.” His story is far from unique. Mary watched in shock as her teenage daughter, Diana, who had always been of average weight, wasted away to an unhealthy, thin size zero in a spiral of drug use that pulled her life dangerously off-track. “(Drug addiction) absolutely destroys families,” said Mary, who asked This Week not to use either woman’s real name because she doesn’t want to identify her daughter, who is struggling to put her life back together. Diana’s father is a drug addict and Mary later learned her young daughter was exposed to his substance abuse while staying with him. He might have even provided their teenage daughter with drugs. “Really to this day, I don’t know how much he gave her,” said Mary. “I was naive. I didn’t know.” Mary said her daughter began her rebellion with cigarettes, alcohol, then pot and eventually cocaine. Mary remembers finding pot in Diana’s room, in the air vents and behind speaker covers. Mary said she came from a strict family background and tried to deal with her daughter’s increasing rebellion by tightening the house rules. “I was critically demanding in expecting things and I prob- ably didn’t sit her down.” At 16, her daughter left home to live with her boyfriend and began habitually skipping class. Mary remembers being frantic at the time, trying to find a way to keep her teenager at home and in high school. “I begged the school to help me keep her in school ... I went to the police. I went to CAS (Children’s Aid Society). I talked to anyone who would listen and I had no rights,” said Mary, who knows teen drug use is something many families strug- gle with. “This is not a one-off story.” By Jillian Follert, Melissa Mancini and Jennifer O’Meara DURHAM -- Andrew was just a curious Grade 8 student trying pot for the first time. In a few short years, he would escalate to heavy drugs and being high almost all day, so he wouldn’t feel like hell. [ ] Turn to page 13 17.8 per cent of teens in a 2009 survey conducted by CAMH had tried opioid pain killers and the number rises as they get older, going from 9.2 per cent of those in Grade 7 to 21.3 per cent of students in Grade 11. durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • March 31, 2011The most recent data on how Ontario teens use alcohol and drugs shows a new and potentially alarming trend. While teen drug use is down overall, opioid pain reliev- ers -- such as codeine, Oxycontin and Percocet -- have for the first time cracked the top three most popular sub- stances, coming in behind alcohol and marijuana. “That’s the biggest change we’ve seen recently, and it’s a real concern,” says Angela Kirby, who coordinates com- munity treatment services at Pinewood Centre, Durham’s primary drug treatment centre. The facts come from a biennial survey conducted by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health. The Ontario Student Drug Use and Health Survey has been around since 1977, making it the longest ongoing school survey of teens in Canada and the second longest in North America. The 2009 edition highlights the drug use habits of more than 9,000 Ontario students in grades 7 to 12, spanning 181 schools. Ms. Kirby says the survey is widely considered to be a “very reliable” indicator of what youths are up to, espe- cially because students respond anonymously. According to the data, 17.8 per cent of teens surveyed had tried opioid pain killers and the number rises as they get older, going from 9.2 per cent of those in Grade 7 to 21.3 per cent of students in Grade 11. Pain pills aren’t nearly as commonplace as pot and alco- hol, which were used by 58 per cent and 25 per cent of stu- dents surveyed respectively. But there are reasons pill popularity is growing. “They’re accessible and there is the perception that they’re safer than other drugs, because they’re prescrip- tion,” Ms. Kirby says, noting most young people get their hands on pills by sifting through leftovers in the family medicine cabinet. Detective Cyril Gillis, who heads up the Durham Region- al Police drug enforcement unit, echoes this theory, saying users consider prescription pills to be “pure.” Opioid painkillers have a legitimate purpose and are rel- atively safe when taken correctly, but that’s not how kids are using them. Det. Gillis says some users crush the pills and either snort or inject them to override the special coat- ing that ensures the drug is slowly released into the body over time. “It’s dangerous when that much hits the system at once. That’s not what these pills were meant for,” he says. Opioid painkillers are “downers” and teens who abuse them may show telltale signs such as slow, methodical behaviour, drowsiness, constricted pupils, trouble con- centrating and loss of appetite. Police say adult users tend to get painkillers from a doc- tor, sometimes shopping around to get prescriptions from several sources, while youth are more likely to steal them from a medicine cabinet or buy pills from a dealer. A 40 mg Oxycontin pill costs about $20 on the street and an 80 mg pill goes for about $35. “Prescription pills have been popular with youth in the last five years or so,” said Constable Jeff Tucker. Pill parties (also called pharm parties), where prescrip- tion drugs are traded and indiscriminately ingested, do occur among Durham youth, according to the officer. However, it is very rare. “Is it popular? I would say it’s probably popular when that episode of CSI airs. Kids emulate what they see on TV but it doesn’t last. I haven’t heard about a pill party in a long time,” said Const. Tucker. Durham youth police officers are finding marijuana is still the No. 1 drug for local teens. The main appeal is the lower cost and relatively easy availability. It doesn’t help that there’s some confusion about the legal status of pot. Police are quick to clarify the drug was never legalized -- it was decriminalized briefly -- and still remains very much illegal. The officers are not finding pot a harmless habit in Dur- ham teens. “Kids that are using marijuana, they’ll start out and it’s just an experimentation thing and then they become dependent. They’ll start skipping classes, they’ll start stealing from their parents. Some even move on to selling drugs to fund their habit,” said Constable Tracey Weight- man, a Durham youth officer. In local high schools, administrators are grappling with how to keep marijuana out. As far as drugs go, it’s the main concern, said Donna Modeste, principal at Arch- bishop Denis O’Connor in Ajax. It can be a battle but protocols and keeping a close eye on those who have broken drug rules before helps prevent reoccurrences, she said. At O’Connor, students caught with drugs need to check into the office at lunch. They are required to get involved in an extra-curricular activity to keep them away from temptation in the future. “The really key thing is to have a contact for these kids, someone they trust, someone they respect,” she said. “We try to constantly connect with them to give them an alternative to drugs.” The message they try to provide for students is even rec- reational use of drugs or alcohol can be problematic, says vice-principal Lisa Boehm. “It takes you away from being your best,” she said. Past Year Drug Use (%) for the Total Sample, by Sex, and by Grade, 2009 OSDUHS Total Males Females G7 G8 G9 G10 G11 G12 Alcohol 58.2 59.9 56.3* 22.7 36.5 51.6 64.5 74.3 82.6* Cannabis 25.6 28.8 22.2* 1.1 6.4 18.4 30.7 38.6 45.6* Binge Drinking 24.7 25.9 23.4 2.7 5.1 16.3 25.9 35.6 48.5* Opioid Pain Relievers (NM) 17.8 15.8 19.8* 9.2 14.4 19.2 20.4 21.3 19.5* Cigarettes 11.7 12.9 10.5* 1.0 3.8 7.5 14.8 17.9 19.8* OTC Cough/Cold Medication 7.2 6.8 7.6 6.0 6.3 6.8 7.9 7.8 7.9 Solvents 5.3 4.2 6.6* 8.2 9.0 5.2 4.9 3.3 3.1* Hallucinogens other than LSD, PCP 5.0 6.2 3.7* s s 3.2 5.0 9.3 9.0* Stimulants(NM) 4.8 3.4 6.3* 1.0 3.6 4.5 5.1 7.5 5.7* Salvia Divinorum 4.4 6.2 2.3* s s 1.1 4.7 8.6 8.4* Ecstasy(MDMA) 3.2 3.1 3.2 s 0.7 2.0 4.2 5.0 5.4* OTC Sleeping Medication 2.6 2.2 3.1 1.6 1.9 2.6 2.8 3.9 2.3 Cocaine 2.6 2.8 2.3 0.8 1.1 1.1 2.3 3.7 5.1* Jimson Weed 2.3 2.8 1.8 s s 2.1 2.5 4.2 3.4* Glue 2.1 2.1 2.1 2.7 3.6 3.3 1.5 s s LSD 1.8 2.2 1.5 s s 1.7 1.8 2.5 3.3* OxyContin (NM) 1.6 1.7 1.6 s s 1.5 2.4 2.9 1.9* ADHDDrugs (NM) 1.6 1.7 1.6 0.8 1.2 1.8 1.6 2.5 1.7 Tranquillizers/Sedative s(NM) 1.6 1.3 1.9* s 1.0 1.0 2.1 2.0 2.5* Ketamine 1.6 1.8 1.4 s s s 1.5 2.3 2.8* Methamphetamine(Speed) 1.4 1.8 1.0* s s 1.2 s 1.7 2.8* Crack 1.1 1.3 0.9 s s 1.0 0.9 1.7 1.5 PCP 0.8 1.0 0.5 s s s s 1.3 1.6 Rohypnol(NM) 0.7 0.7 0.7 s s s s 2.0 s Heroin 0.7 0.9 s* s s s s s 1.0* Crystal Methamphetamine(Ice) 0.5 0.6 0.5 s s s s s s GHB 0.5 0.7 s s s s s s s Any NM Use of a Prescription Drug 20.3 18.1 22.8* 10.5 15.7 21.7 23.7 24.7 22.8* AnyIllicit Drug Use incl. NM Prescr. Drug 41.7 42.3 41.0 21.5 26.9 38.1 45.9 51.8 55.4* Notes: binge drinking (5+ drinks on one occasion) refers to the past 4 weeks; NM=non-medical use, without a doctor’s prescription; OTC=over-the-counter drug used for non-medical purposes or to “get high”; “Any NM Use of a Prescription Drug” refers to non-medical use of any one of the following classes of prescription drugs: opioids, ADHD drugs, other stimulants, or tranquillizers/sedatives (excludes Rohypnol); “Any Illicit Drug Use, incl. NM Prescription Drug” refers to use of any one of the drugs listed in the table except for alcohol and tobacco; s=estimate suppressed due to unreliability; * indicates a significant sex difference, or grade differences (p<.05), not controlling for other factors. SOURCE: The 2009 OSDUHS Drug Use Report, CAMH From page 12 [ ]The story behind the story -- The stigma associated with addiction is just one of the long-term affects of substance abuse. That fact became clear when journalists with Metroland Media Group’s Durham Region division sought out youths and their families who would talk to us about addiction. Inquiries placed in newspapers and through local experts and social service workers turned up very few peo- ple willing to publicly share their stories. Even with the promise of anonymity, they worried they would somehow be identified and said the stigma of drug use -- even after recovery -- is so strong they feared losing their job, having a college or university application rejected, losing custody of their children, embarrassing their loved ones or even having a significant other break up with them. The perceived risk, combined with their youth, has prompted us to allow the people featured in this story, including one interview subject who is related to a Metro- land employee, to remain anonymous so we can tell their stories. Next Thursday: Part 2 Justice & Diversion N ew funds for mental health and addiction TORONTO -- In its look into youth drug use, the Metroland investigative team found the shortage of funds for teen men- tal health a major gap in treating youth addiction. On Tuesday, March 29, Ontario’s budget announced $257 million in new funding for children’s mental health and addiction. The new funding stems from recommendations by the select committee on mental health and addiction, led by Oakville Liberal MPP Kevin Flynn and Whitby-Oshawa Pro- gressive Conservative MPP Christine Elliott. The all-party committee’s report released last August found early diagnosis and intervention are critical components of a more effective and efficient children’s mental health system. Ms. Elliott said she is hopeful at best that funding for men- tal health and addiction in the 2011 provincial budget will be spent wisely and effectively. In an interview following the budget meeting, she said while pleased that the item was included, she’s gotten no indication as to exactly where and how the money will be spent. “Unfortunately it’s very vague at this point,” she said. 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At Pickering Square Dental you can be reassured that their full range of services from tooth whitening to a number of other aesthetic treatments will brighten and whiten your smile and give you a greater sense of conﬁ dence. They always offer personal complimentary consultations in order for you to learn more about the possibilities they can offer you. They have been committed to supporting our community for over twenty-ﬁ ve years with involve- ment such as; Local high school scholarships, the annual Pickering Santa Claus Parade, hospital and community fund raisers, boy scouts and the sponsorship of countless soccer and hockey teams.. the list goes on! As well, did you know that Dr. Lean has been the Toronto Maple Leaf team dentist for the past ﬁ ve years? GO LEAFS GO!!! Periodontal (gum) disease is now the leading reason for tooth loss. Periodontal disease has also been linked to; Heart disease, diabetes and other life-threatening ailments. 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For the second year, Veridian promised to contribute $1 to the fund for every $3raised in the community and recently representatives from the company pre- sented the Town with a $5,000 cheque. The Ajax Community Fund is a perma- nent endowment where the interest gen- erated on the endowment is used to fund local charities. Among the events that also raised money for the fund: the first annual Ajax Community Fund Day, which saw local businesses engaged in various fundrais- ing activities, and the Ajax Fall Classic Dance. “We’re very committed to our corpo- rate social responsibility and we support every community we serve,” said Diana Hills-Milligan, Veridian’s manager of public affairs, who passed the cheque to Ajax councillor Pat Brown. “The Ajax Community Fund, with the support of our employees, is making a real difference in the Town of Ajax. 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Speaking to the panel on Thursday, Dr. Caldicott, a pediatrician, said, “No radia- tion is safe.” The New York Academy of Sciences has found millions have died from the dropping of two nuclear bombs in Japan during the Second World War and the Chernobyl acci- dent in the Ukraine in 1986, she said. “Cancers of all varieties have increase enor- mously in Europe,” she stated, adding rates have also increased in Canada and the U.S.. Areas of Europe are so radioactive, no one will be able to live there for hundreds, if not thousands, of years, Dr. Caldicott said. Grossly deformed babies were born in Europe following Chernobyl, she said. “One accident at one reactor can contami- nate an entire continent,” she said. Darlington is built on an earthquake fault line, Dr. Caldicott said. An OPG official told the commission a seis- mologist found there is no active fault under the plant. 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In a gold medal match filled with theatrics and suspense, Durham Region’s Bickerstaffe and Medford earned gold despite losing their first set 11-0. The duo battled back to final- ly win 11-8 behind a standing ovation from the raucous crowd. This was the first time in years they faced quality opposition in the gold medal game. The accolades didn’t stop there as Tommy Hanlon of Newcastle, teamed up with Whitby native Vena Calver, to capture gold in the over 65 mixed doubles event. With the victory, Hanlon and Calver are crowned repeat cham- pions. They earned gold with their stel- lar play in the Brockville Senior Games as well In the over 55 ladies doubles event, Dorothy Ansell and Inge Bru- ene, both of Oshawa, won gold med- als. CHEERLEADING Durham Elite athletes impressive in New York OSHAWA -- Earlier this season, six of Durham Elite’s teams competed at the Buffalo-Niagara grand champion- ship cheerleading competition held at the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center in New York. The results were as follows: • Mini team placed fourth • Youth team placed fourth • Junior 2 team placed fifth • Junior 3 team placed first • Senior 2 team placed second • Senior 3 team placed second After that, all eight of Durham’s team’s competed at the Ontario Cheer- leading Federation’s regional competi- tion at the Hershey Centre in Missis- sauga. Durham’s athletes come from all over the region, including Port Perry, Oshawa, Whitby, Clarington, Ajax, Pickering and Brooklin in addition to Bethany, Cobourg, and Scarborough. LACROSSE Getting time with the Mann Cup Pickering resident Derek Eckensviller was head athletic trainer with Peterborough Lakers BRIAN MCNAIR bmcnair@durhamregion.com PICKERING -- There are unsung heroes on every championship team. On a team of mostly sung heroes, such as the Peterborough Lakers, who won the 2010 Mann Cup national lacrosse championship with a star-studded cast of players, Pickering’s Derek Eckensviller was proud to play a small part. He was recently rewarded for his efforts as the Major Series Lacrosse team’s head athletic trainer by getting his turn with the Mann Cup, lacrosse’s holy grail that dates back to the start of the 20th century and is valued at $25,000. It’s not the first time Eckensviller has experi- enced the thrill of winning it all, but it’s been quite awhile now. Eckensviller, 40, was also with the Brooklin Redmen when they captured the big prize back in 2000. “When we won in Brooklin in 2000 it was spe- cial, winning at home,” Eckensviller recalled. “It was special to be a part of, especially with a lot of local players, and at that time we were really underdogs. We had young talent. “This one was special because we were expected to win from the start,” he said of a Lakers team that featured the likes of John Grant Jr., John Tavares and brothers Shawn and Scott Evans. “I was overwhelmed and proud that they selected me.” Eckensviller was brought onboard with the Redmen back in 1998 by then coach Peter Vipond, with whom he had also worked with the Oshawa Legionaires Jr. A hockey team. He has since spent time with both the Brook- lin Merchants and Ajax-Pickering Rock in Sr. B before latching on with the St. Regis Indians a few years back. When St. Regis folded and the likes of Tava- res, Steve Toll and Mark Steenhuis ended up in Peterborough, it was recommended that Eck- ensviller follow them. He applied and got the job. “That was my first place to go. I knew this was another chance to win,” he said. “I wanted to be part of these guys I’d been with the past two years.” Known around the rinks by his nickname, Pouch, Eckensviller certainly earned his keep, especially during the Mann Cup tournament, which was run out of the Peterborough Memo- rial Centre. Although it’s routine for him to show up four hours before a game to prepare the dressing rooms and help the players get ready, he’d arrive at 9:15 a.m. on a Mann Cup game day, when games were scheduled for 7:45 p.m. “This is a national championship,” he explained. “You’ve got to really step up your game.” As is the nature of the business, Eckensviller is unsure whether he will be back with the Lak- ers this season, but expects to be somewhere in the league again. BRIAN MCNAIR / METROLAND PICKERING -- Pickering’s Derek Eckensviller, head athletic trainer for the 2010 Peterborough Lakers, got to spend a week with the Mann Cup national championship trophy the team won. This one was special because we were expected to win from the start. Derek Eckensviller ONTARIO HOCKEY LEAGUE Injury bug takes a bite out of Generals SHAWN CAYLEY scayley@durhamregion.com OSHAWA -- It looks as though there is some good and bad news when it comes to the inju- ry situation surrounding the Oshawa Generals right now. The good comes in that it appears goaltender Peter Di Salvo has escaped serious injury follow- ing a scare during Oshawa’s 7-4 loss in Game 4 of their Eastern Conference quarter-final series against the Kingston Frontenacs. Di Salvo exited the game favouring his right arm following Kingston’s fifth goal. He was looked at on the bench by team trainers, before heading to the dressing room for the night. Following the game, Oshawa coach coach/ GM Chris DePiero offered few details regard- ing the health of his goaltender, and stuck to the same tune on Wednesday when asked about Di Salvo’s status, saying the initial thought is the injury is not of serious nature. “That’s what our feeling is. But again, our phi- losophy with guys that have injuries or possi- ble injuries, is let’s wait 24 hours or so to get a handle on it,” DePiero said Wednesday after- noon, before Di Salvo was to meet once more with trainer Bryan Boyes. “It wasn’t something you could make a quick diagnosis and say, you know, this is what it is.” While the club sits tight and waits to see how Di Salvo responds to the injury, if he is unable to go, with a 3-1 series lead, DePiero will turn to Kevin Bailie in goal for Game 5 Friday night at the General Motors Centre. Bailie, lost in the fray since Di Salvo was brought into the picture back in December, came on in relief Tuesday and allowed two goals on 16 shots, but could be counted on heavily as Oshawa looks to close out the series. Meanwhile, the bad news on the injury front involves defenceman Scott Valentine, who missed Tuesday’s game with a thigh injury and his status going forward is unknown at this point. Valentine was hurt during Oshawa’s Game 3 win, but it wasn’t until he came to the rink Monday for practice that he realized the severity. “We never knew that night, Sunday, that it was serious. Then he came to the rink Monday and couldn’t practice and even (Tuesday) he came to the rink again, and it was like, alright, he can’t go,” DePiero said. durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • March 31, 201119 AP AJAXPICKERING DOLPHINSFOOTBALL&CHEERLEADING HOUSELEAGUEREGISTRATION Comejoinusinthemostaffordablesportfor yourchildren.Allequipmentsupplied. 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The meet featured some of the top schools, not only from across the Greater Toronto Area, but also from the province. Pine Ridge sent a small team of 11 ath- letes and came away with eight medals after two days of competition. Individually, a total of five athletes came away with medals. Leading the way for Pine Ridge were Emma Kikulis and newcomer Keith Euraj. Kukulis contin- ued her winning ways and captured gold in the senior girls’ high jump with a leap of 1.60m, and bronze in the long jump. Euraj, meanwhile, won a silver medal in the midget boys’ 400m in a personal best time of 58.32 and also won a bronze medal in the midget boys’ 60m in a time of 7.82. Jermain Jordan won a silver medal in the senior boys’ triple jump with a leap of 12.61m, while Mona Tang Higgins won a bronze in the senior girls’ 60m hurdles in a time of 10.12. Newcomer Tia Thev- enin won a bronze medal in the midget girls’ 60m sprint in a personal best time of 8.39. Finally, the senior girls’ 4x200m relay team, consisting of Chantel Malcolm, Emma Kikulis, Tia Thevenin and Domi- nique Goddard-Harte, won a bronze medal in a time of 1:54.35. Other Pine Ridge team results: Midget boys -- Jake Prendergast: 4th, 1500m, 4:49.15 (personal best time); Braven Cavalho: 18th, 400m, 1:11.38. Senior girls -- Sprint medley relay team (Chantel Malcolm, Emma Kikulis, Letisha Persaud, Mona Tang-Higgins) 4:45.82; Chantel Malcolm: 7th, 60m, 8.33; Dominique Goddard-Harte: 8th, 400m, 1:08.30; Mona Tang-Higgins: 9th, 400m, 1:08.32. Senior boys -- Jordan Gill: 8th, 60m, 7.49. LOCAL BREAKING NEWS, SPORTS, PHOTOS, VIDEO AND WEATHER >> TRACK Pine Ridge posts impressive results at indoor track meet durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • March 31, 201120 AP The Pickering Soccer Club requires an experienced Full-time Business Development Manager responsible for Sponsorship, Marketing and Events Qualiﬁ cations and Skills: ● Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Communications or equivalent ● Minimum of 5 years experience in sales, marketing and/or communications plus experience with ﬁ nancial processes, government relations and securing corporate funding ● Experience working with Boards of Directors; preparing strategic plans and setting organizational goals; knowledge of Ontario's sport delivery system and non-proﬁ t sports sector ● Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Ofﬁ ce Suite; strong research skills; exceptional written and verbal communication, interpersonal and leadership skills Salary is commensurate with qualiﬁ cations and experience. Resumes invited until Friday April 08, 2011 and must be accompanied by a personal letter of interest. Email applications to: jobs@pickeringsoccer.ca MARKETING MANAGER Keyscan Access Control Systems, a leading electronic control manufacturer located in Whitby ON is looking for a high energy, talented individual to ﬁ ll the role of Marketing Manager. Reporting directly to the Director of Marketing the successful candidate will have the following: ● Marketing or business degree or diploma ● 3 to 5 years work related experience ● Previous experience with new product introductions ● Previous exposure to electronic systems ● Superior English skills both verbal and written ● Strong computer skills The successful candidate will be responsible for creating product sales materials, supporting tradeshow efforts, management of Enter- prise Program metrics and related activity as well as special projects. Qualiﬁ ed candidates are asked to submit their Resume in conﬁ dence to: hrjobs@keyscan.ca www.durham.ca Service Excellence for our Communities! The Region of Durham, dedicated to maintaining outstanding standards of service, relies on the expertise and commitment of our employees. You’d be surprised at the diverse career choices we have to offer! If you seek a career with growth and challenge, where quality and accountability work in tandem with integrity and a responsiveness to change, we welcome you to learn more about us. Director of Care • Fairview Lodge A dedicated leader and mentor, you will direct and manage all aspects of the Nursing Department, plan, implement, and evaluate resident care programs, and manage the day-to-day human resources of departmental staff. 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More information at http://chrisfutcher.com/jobs chris@chrisfutcher.com ATTN: LOCAL PEOPLE Needed to work from home online. $500-4500 p/t f/t. Call Rose @ 1-877-649-6892 General Help Career Training General Help General Help Career Training General Help Career Training General Help Careers Drivers Careers Drivers Careers Drivers Careers General Help BEAUTY ADVISORS Imme- diate, full time, part time po- sitions available. Cosmetic sales experience. Hiring for Oshawa Centre. Email re- sume admin@paribeauty.com Or fax 1-905-738-1115 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 General Help Blue Line Taxi is seeking customer orientated TAXICAB DRIVERS for our Oshawa group. Training provided and earn cash daily. (905)440-2011 Careers General Help CALL TODAY: Order taker positions available $22 hr/ avg rate Full time. NO EXPE- RIENCE REQUIRED Excit- ing Career Opportunity. STUDENTS ALSO WEL- COME Scholarships available Call 905-435-1052 DOOR TO DOOR Part-time Canvassing. $15/hr Wage plus Mileage & Bonuses. No Selling! Vehicle Required. Call after 4pm. 905-686- 9842, ext 305 GROUNDS MAINTENANCE FOREPERSON Experienced Foreperson with excellent customer service skills for year round grounds mainte- nance company. Min 2 yrs exp required. mthiebaud@ogsgroup.ca HOMEWORKERS needed!!! Full & Part Time Positions Are Available. Will Train On- Line Data Entry, Typing Work, E-mail Reading, PC/Clerical Work, Homemail- ers, Assembling Products. HURRY, SPOTS GO FAST! www.Jobs-ExtraIncome.com LANDSCAPE Foreperson, min 3-years experience, in- terlock/natural stone installa- tion for well established North Pickering based land- scape company. D license an asset. Must have own transportation. Beneﬁ ts pack- age available. Call Mon.-Fri. (905)619-6761 or Fax re- sume to (905)619-0788. LOOKING FOR PART Time Experienced Telemarketers for busy Windows & Doors Company in Oshawa. Salary plus Bonus. Please call Lyn at-905-448-0482. MAGICUTS has the follow- ing positions available: full time licensed stylist for busy Whitby salon. we offer: hour- ly wage & commission, ad- vancement opportunities free training classes monthly priz- es. join a winning team. Call Jody (905) 655-9806 MEAT CUTTER NEEDED Orono Foodland. Contact Peter 905-983-5306 PHONE CHAT LINE needs operators to work from home. Must have great voice & be over 18 years. Call 416-826-3888 PROJECT COORDINA- TOR/Ofﬁ ce Admin for ﬂ oor- ing/kitchen store needed. Requirements computer skills/Excel/QuickBooks, car, ﬂ uent in English construction experience. must be well or- ganized part-full time$13/hr. abrakdesign@hotmail.com 416-827-6234 RECE WANTED for Perry House Child Care Services. School age program. Please send resumes to info@perryhouse.org or fax to 905-668-8528 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 31, 201121 AP AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN Experienced technician required for ﬂ at rate shop in our air conditioned shop. Honda experience preferred. AUTOMOTIVE DETAILER Must have knowledge of all aspects of clean up and detailing including compounding. Must have reasonable driving record, ability to drive manual transmission, clean and neat appearance. AUTOMOTIVE LUBE TECH Full time lube lane tech required. Duties will include oil and ﬁ lter changes, tire rotation, balancing and replacement. Must be able to drive manual transmission. Clean and presentable appearance required. Apply with resume and references quoting job title to: 300 Thickson Road South, Whitby L1N 9Z1 or email: service@honda1.com MAINTENANCE MECHANIC Work in a production plant in Ajax. Knowledge of pumps, motors, conveyors, blowers, hydraulics, boilers, pneumatics, steam and PLC's required. Please mail resume & salary expectations to: File # 0311 News Advertiser 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax ON L1S 2H5 OPERATIONS MANAGER Commercial Electrical Contractor requires experienced, diversiﬁ ed Electrician, with excellent computer, ﬁ re alarm and Project Management skills. Duties include staff supervision/ scheduling, quoting, materials ordering, client contact/sales. N.B. Previous e-mail compromised. Resumes to: operationsmanager@xplornet.com Part-Time Accounts Payable Representative You will process invoices using an electronic matching system (three-way match), conduct daily review and maintenance of the accounts payable electronic mailbox, and distribute accounts payable cheques. Customer service-oriented, you have a Grade 12 diploma, a minimum of two to three years of current and relevant experience, expertise with electronic payment and automated purchasing systems, and computer proficiency. Accounting/business courses at the post-secondary level would be an asset. Rate-of-pay: $24.01 to $26.00 per hour based on 24 hours per week (2010 rates) Please apply, by April 8th, to: HR Services, Town of Ajax 65 Harwood Avenue South, Ajax, O N L1S 2H9 e-mail: resumes@townofajax.com fax: (905) 686-8352 We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity within the workplace. As we grow, it is important that our workforce becomes more reflective of the citizens we serve to further the diversification of ideas that make Ajax a great place to live and work. We respect, encourage, and celebrate our diversity. For more information about the Town of Ajax and our exciting career opportunities, please visit our website at: www.townofajax.com We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. GOLDENGRIDDLE ISCOMINGHOME! ͵Ͳ ǡ Ǥ Ǧ Ǥ ǲ ǳ ǤǡǤ ǣ ǣͶͳ͸Ǥ͸ͲͻǤʹʹͲͲǤʹ͵ͷ ǣͶͳ͸Ǥ͸ͲͻǤʹʹͲ͹ ǣ̷Ǥ 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 Skilled & Technical Help General Help START IMMEDIATELY! Green Home Consultants Required Full Training Pro- vided $22.50/ hr avg rate Rapid advancement Stu- dents Also Welcome Schol- arships Available 905-435- 0518 TRAVEL AGENT/Manager, minimum 7-yrs retail experi- ence for Bowmanville leisure agency. No Sunday's, sala- ried position, Fax resume, 905-623-0179. WANTED - PART TIME- Telemarketing Reps hours 5-9 Mon to Fri and Satur- days. Students welcome $12/hr +commission bonus. Great way to make extra cash. Please e-mail mdavis@greenlawncare.com YEAR ROUND grounds maintenance company look- ing for crew foreman. MINI- MUM 3 YEARS EXPERI- ENCE, must be capable of independently running a 3-5 man crew following work or- ders and keeping to set hours. Resume plus driver abstract required. Beneﬁ t package available. Call Mon- Fri 905-619-6761 or fax re- sume to 905-619-0788. Salon & Spa Help HAIRSTYLIST FULL TIME with experience JOSEPH'S HAIRSTYLING, Oshawa Centre. Apply in person or call Joe (905)723-9251 TIMOTHY & CO. requires experienced Part-time Es- thetician and full-time Assist- ant with experience. Please call (905)721-9810. Skilled & Technical Help Carpenters & Carpenter's helpers needed immediately. Restoration experience an asset. Fax resume to: 905- 686-8321 METRO RENTAL located in Scarborough is looking for a small engine mechanic. Call (416)291-2521 or fax (416)291-9589 SHINGLERS & Labourers, wanted, min 5 yrs experi- ence. $20 - $30 per hour. Call (905)576-6723. Office Help FLEXIBLE PART-TIME of- ﬁ ce help required, Port Perry. Possibly leading to full-time. Entry level position. Must be willing to perform variety of duties including dispatching. mgordon@markvilledisposal. com LAW OFFICE ( Real Estate ) req. receptionist and R.E. Law clerk. must have min 2 yrs experience. MUST drive, ( Brock St & 401, Whitby ) email resume to: vera@grifﬁ thslaw.com PART TIME Ofﬁ ce Assistant - Required for busy Electrical Company located in Picker- ing. 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Tuesdays and Thursdays. Duties include invoicing A/P- A/R, answering business phones, ﬁ ling, data entry. Must be efﬁ cient, ﬂ exible and motivated with good time management skills. Comput- er/Internet literate a must. Experience with QuickBooks an asset. Salary to be deter- mined based on experience and skill set. Contact: Betsy or Kevin. 905-683-8596 Hospital/Medical /Dental LEVEL II DENTAL Assist- ant, full time required for Scarborough Ofﬁ ce. Must be experienced. 416-494-2127. Office Help Hospital/Medical /Dental HIRING Physiotherapist, PTA, Chiropractor, RN, OT, RMT, MSW, Psychologist, Dentist, MD, Acupuncturist, required for Oshawa Physio- therapy Clinic. Please email resume to: med_jobs@live.ca MEDICAL RECEPTIONIST/ SECRETARY, part time 3 days a week for busy spe- cialist's ofﬁ ce, Whitby. Expe- rience in medical ofﬁ ce re- quired, Fax 905-668-8778 or email: cardio13@ bellnet.ca. PHYSIOTHERAPIST P/T. Required for Clinic in Ajax. Please fax resume to (905)428-8830 Hotel/ Restaurant BISTRO CHANTERELLE, hiring full-time chef, servers, catering server and kitchen help. Email resume to: chanterelle@rogers.com BRUNO'S MEAT AND DELI requires Full-time Retail Meat Counter Service Per- son. Experience required. Knowledge of cooking, food prep would be an asset. Ap- ply with resume to 375 King- ston Rd., Pickering, ask for Kevin (905)509-3223, or email: info@brunos.ca 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 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. 905- 576-2982 or 905-626-3465. Office Help Industrial/ Commercial SpaceI PICKERING ofﬁ ce space ground ﬂ oor, parking, board room, 2 small rooms (ofﬁ ces) washroom and kitchenette included. April lst/sooner. Rent negotiable. Non smok- ing. (905)427-6282 PICKERING ofﬁ ce space ground ﬂ oor, parking, board room, 2 small rooms (ofﬁ ces) washroom and kitchenette included. April lst/sooner. Rent negotiable. Non smok- ing. (905)427-6282 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 $ 500.00 per mo. or 1450 square feet for $ 800.00 per month. (905)655-3331 Mortgages, LoansM $$MONEY$$ Consolidate Debts Mortgages to 95% No income, Bad credit OK! Better Option Mortgage #10969 1-800-282-1169 www.mortgageontario.com 2.05% Mortgage No approval needed. Beat that! Reﬁ nance now and Save $$$ before rates rise. Below bank Rates Call for Details Peter 877-777-7308 Mortgage Leaders 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 & 2 BEDROOM APT. available Anytime or April 1st. 350 Malaga Rd., Oshawa $725 and $850 monthly all inclusive. No pets. Call after 5 p.m. 905- 242-4478 1-BDRM APT., central Oshawa, available May 1st. Bright and clean, gas ﬁ re- place, freshly painted/reno- vated, wireless internet, parking, cable, ﬁ rst/last, credit check/references, $800/mo, inclusive. No dogs. (905)213-6593. Office Help Apartments & Flats for RentA 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 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 1-BEDROOM+DEN Westney/Hwy2 legal base- ment, separate entrance/bell; Bright; Laundry; Parking; 4-pc-bath, lst/last, no smok- ing/pets; References. April lst. $800+Utilities; 905-767- 6072. AJAX, NEW apartment building, studio, 1 & 2-bed- rooms, available now. In- come preferred, $17,000- $32,000/yr. Call (905)683- 9269. AJAX- OXFORD Towers. Spacious apartments, quiet bldg, near shopping, GO. Pool. 2 bedroom & 3-bed- room from $1069 & $1169/mo. Plus parking. Available April 1st. 905-683- 8571 BACHELOR & 3 BDRM apts. for rent. NON SMOKER ONLY. Bachelor apt $560/month. 3 bdrm apt in house $1050 + heat/month. Call Greg (905)925-5676 NORTH OSHAWA- 2-bed May lst. Clean, family build- ing. Heat, hydro and two ap- pliances included. Pay cable, parking, laundry fa- cilities. (905)723-2094 Office Help Apartments & Flats for RentA COURTICE, 2-BEDROOM absbsolutely delightful, com- pletely renovated, hardwood ﬂ oors, laundry included. Near shopping, schools. No smok- ing. $750/month. Available immediately. Call (905)571- 3092. MARY STREET APTS bachelors, 1's & 2s bdrm apts. Utilities included, min- utes to downtown, short drive to Whitby Mall. Mary/Garden 905-666-2450 www.real- star.ca NEW 1-BEDROOM base- ment apartment, Westney/HWY 2, Ajax. $875.50/month, all inclusive. Parking, laundry, large bath- room, superb kitchen, access to backyard. NO PETS/SMOKING. Call (416)876-3227 or (905)428- 9422. OSHAWA (north), 1 & 3 bedroom apts. for rent. Non- smokers, no pets. Recently renovated. Parking, A/C, washer/dryer, utilities includ- ed. Available immediately. First/last required. $800, $1150. 905-725-7644. 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/May 1st. Call Stephen 905-259-5796. OSHAWA, Ritson/Wolfe, 2-bedroom (1.5 baths) & Bachelor apartments includ- ing utilities. Parking, fridge/stove included. First/last, available immedi- ately. Call 647-404-1786. FranchisesF Apartments & Flats for RentA 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 Perfection!!! newly renovated suites 2-BEDROOM Top ﬂ oor extra-large suite in clean, quiet bldg, freshly painted, beautiful Whitby neighbourhood. Ideal adult lifestyle bldg. insuite storage, onsite laundry. Incredible value $995/mth! 905-668-7758 viewit.ca (vit #17633) PICKERING Dellbrook/ Major Oaks, 2-bedroom, beautiful, bright, legal base- ment apt. Separate entrance. Approx. 1200-sq.ft. living, diningroom & kitchen with stainless steel appliances, separate laundry. No smok- ing/pets. $950/month, utilities included. May 1. 416-716- 4735. PICKERING LUXURY Tridel 1-bedroom apt., pool, ﬁ tness, sauna, games room, laundry, underground parking, 5 ap- pliances, security. April. $995.+ utilities, no smok- ing/pets. (905)683-9629 PICKERING SOUTH, large 1-bedroom apt., quiet area, private entrance Close to lake and park. $850/month all inclusive. Non-smoking, no pets. Call (905)509-0992 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 FranchisesF Apartments & Flats for RentA WHITBY Brock/Dundas 2 bedroom, large, clean small building, parking, laundry room, locker central location, no pets/smoking ﬁ rst/last. $933/mth+hydro. Also Bachelor $715 inclusive. Call 416-438-4895 WHITBY central, immaculate 2 bedroom apts. $964+hy- dro. Appliances, heat, water, laundry facilities and parking. No dogs 905-666-1074 or 905-493-3065. WHITBY PLACE 1 & 2 bed. Landscaped grounds. Balco- nies, laundry & parking. Access to Hwy. 401 & public transit. Near shopping & schools. 900 Dundas St. E. (Dundas St. & Garden St) 905-430-5420 www.realstar.ca 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 ABSOLUTELY ASTOUND- ING! 6 months free then own any house from $695 / month PIT (Oac, Sca). No money down, nothing to lose. Why rent? I'll qualify you on the phone. Require good credit and family income $35,000 +. Bill Roka, Sales Rep, Remax Jazz Inc. Direct Line (905)449-3622 or 1- 888-732-1600. wroka@ trebnet.com Nobody sells more houses than Remax!!!!! 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 May 1st. (905)441-0775 FranchisesF Houses for Rent BOWMANVILLE, 2-BDRM home, large eat-in kit, 4 ap- pliances, garage, private drive, $900/month, plus heat, hydro, water. May 1st. Credit check, References. (905)744-1486 after 4pm. CENTRAL WHITBY entire house. 3 BDRM detached. 4-appliances. $1575/mo in- cluding heat & hydro. Avail. immediately. References, credit check, absolutely no pets/smoking. Call 416-428- 2127 HOUSE FOR RENT Olive & Wilson area. 3 bedroom main ﬂ oor bungalow $950 inclusive; 2 bedroom base- ment apt $800-inclusive. No smoking 905-725-0067 or 905-922-4571 PICKERING 4 BEDROOM house for rent Main level 2.5 bath hardwood ﬂ oor 5 appli- ances. Credit check must. Call Gary 905-619-0338 $1,400 Per Month + 2/3 utilities. Available May 01, 2011. Townhouses for RentT CARRIAGE HILL 2 & 3 bed. TOWNHOUSES. In-suite laundry, util. incl., Balconies, patios, courtyard. Pking. avail. Near shopping, res- taurants, schools, parks. 122 Colborne St. E. (Simcoe N., Colborne E) 905-434- 3972 www.realstar.ca 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 Rooms for Rent & WantedR 2 FURNISHED ROOMS for rent in N.Osh. Avail. Apr.1st in clean, quiet townhome. $425-450/m. Includes util, laundry, park, c.air, recroom w/ sat.TV call Christine 905- 442-6920 req.$200 deposit. Shared Accommodation A BEDROOM in a shared home - full use of house, laundry, parking. $450/month includes utilities. First/last. Call Dave at 905-391-7435. Vacation Properties CANCEL YOUR TIME- SHARE No Risk Program. STOP Mortgage & Mainte- nance Payments Today. 100% Money Back Guaran- tee. Fre Consultation. Call Us Now. We Can Help! 1- 888-356-5248 SELL/RENT YOUR TIME- SHARE FOR CASH!!! Our Guaranteed Services will Sell/ Rent Your Unused Timeshare for CASH! Over $95 Million Dollars offered in 2010! www.sellatime- share.com (800)640-6886 SUNNY WINTER SPECIALS At Florida's Best Beach-New Smyrna Beach, Stay a week or longer. Plan a beach wed- ding or family reunion. www.NSBFLA.com or 1-800- 541-9621 Travel COSTA RICA 10 Days from $995. All Inclusive Vacation Packages. Free Brochure: Call 1-800-CARAVAN See all Tours Now: Visit www.Caravan.com Personals TORONTO MALE, late 60's, ﬁ t, stable, presentable, good character, seeks the same in attractive female, 57-65. Long term relationship, reply with phone number to ﬁ le # 439, P.O. BOX 481, 865 Farewell St. Oshawa, On. L1H 7L5. Daycare Available FULL TIME OR PART TIME, All ages welcome. Daycare service from 7 a.m. - 8 p.m. Monday - Friday. Westney & Delaney, fully fenced, happy environment, crafts, games etc. Receipts, references. Excellent rates. (905)686- 8719 HOME DAY Care I am a Personal Support Worker running a home day care. I provide a clean, smoke-free environment, healthy snacks, lunches, developmentally ap- propriate toys/games, park nearby. Please call for more information. 905-621-0518 Articles for SaleA BED, ALL new Queen ortho- pedic, mattress, box spring in plastic, cost $900, selling $275. Call (416)779-0563 DEALS @ FABRIC FABRIC Queen Mattress Sets $159+ Fabrics from $1.99/yard 1399 Kennedy Rd. 416-759- 0004 Open 7 days/ wk. HURRY! 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 TUB / SPA. 5-6 person. Warranty, 5HP motors, 5.5kw heater. $2,495. Must sell! Call 905-409-5285 HOT TUBS, 2010 models, fully loaded, full warranty, new in plastic, cost $8000, sacriﬁ ce $3,900. 416-779- 0563. MOVING SALE. Glass top table 41"x41" w/4 white pad- ded chairs $100; Full length mirror w/brass stand $40; Ironing board & iron $30. All excellent condition. (905)839-3843 durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • March 31, 201122 AP The Durham Parent Baby & Kids Show Saturday, April 30, 2011 9am - 4pm Pickering Recreation Complex 1876 Valley Farm Rd., Pickering To reserve you space call Audrey at 905-426-4676 ext 257 PUBLIC AUCTION Saturday, April 2nd 10:00 a.m. Start - Manheim Oshawa Upwards of 450 Vehicles*& Equipment *(Many of which sold unreserved) 1845 South Service Rd. Courtice, Ont. L1E 2R1 1 800 263 1962 18845 Soouuuth Servviccee Rd. (40011 aatt Courtiiccee Roadd) www.manheim.com Pre-registration Fri. April 1st 10:00am-4:00pm Sat. April 2nd 8:30am-10:00am All vehicles sold AS IS. Upon purchase $300 due with balance by Tuesday April 5th at 2pm Comfortable Indoor Bidding Transportation available upon request (Fees will apply) 3242878 Nova Scotia Company NOTICE OF SALE: Storage-Mart #3032 85 Westney Rd. S, Ajax ON L1S 2C9 April 29th, 2011 10am Units: 7163 Audrey Gallen, 8118 Veronika Ward Storage-Mart #3033 1700 Alliance Rd., Pickering ON L1W 3X2 April 29th, 2011 11am Units: D51 Wayne Carmino Storage-Mart #3034 996 Farewell Street, Oshawa ON L1H6N6 April 29th, 2011 10am Units: 5N Christine Nickerson According to the Lease by and between the customers listed above listed above and TKG-StorageMart and its related parties, assigns and afﬁ liates in order to perfect the Lien on the goods contained in their storage units, the Manager has cut the lock on their Unit(s) UPON A COURSORY INSPECTION THE UNITS WERE FOUND TO CONTAIN: Household goods, Aluminum Boat, Johnston outboard motors, furniture, Blue Car Hoist, Engine Hoist, appliances, tools, luggage, toys, clothes, electronics, ﬁ le cabinets, boxes, bags & plastic totes. Items will be sold or other wise disposed of at the dates and at approximate times listed by the addresses above to satisfy owner lien in accordance with the state statues. Terms of the sale are cash only. No checks will be accepted. All goods are sold in "as is "condition. Tax must be paid or resale numbers furnished. Buyers must provide own lock if needed. Seller reserves the right to overbid. All items or spaces may not be available on date of sale. Articles for SaleA MOVING: hide-a-bed, chair, sewing machine, dining-room suite, vacuum cleaner, wool carpet, 24-inch stove, small appliances, kitchen table, 5 chairs, deacon's bench, bed, dishes, chest-of-drawers. More. (905)404-0412 MUST SELL! Bunk bed w/ladder, desk, 4-drawers $800; Single bed w/dresser & mirror $500; Kitchen table w/6 chairs $200; Best Offer accepted. (647)400-0482 Articles for SaleA TRUCKLOADS OF NEW SCRATCH & DENT APPLI- ANCES stainless steel, white and black French door fridge's available, variety of dented ranges, laundry, dish- washers and fridges - differ- ent colors. SMALL DENTS EQUAL HUGE SAVINGS! Front load washers from $399. New coin laundry available, Call us today, Ste- phenson's Appliances, Sales, Service, Parts. 154 Bruce St. Oshawa. (905)576- 7448 Articles for SaleA OFFICE FURNISHINGS For Sale from Closed Doctor's Ofﬁ ce Reception area: 5 lounge chairs, bench seat, corner tables. Filing Cabi- nets: 42" lateral 5 drawers, 36" lateral 5 drawers, vertical 4 drawers, vertical 2 draw- ers. Oak Desk, double ped- estal, 72" x 36". Oak creden- za 72" x24". Executive leath- er chair. Guest chairs. Sec- retary workstation with single pedestal desk 60"x30", re- turn 40"x20" and computer station 41"x41" Reception counter top and bookshelf each 60"x48" Secre- tary/Steno style chairs, with and without arms. Exam Ta- bles: solid wood custom built: 3 large drawers, 3 large cup- boards (can be turned into sideboard/buffet style cup- boards.) Call Leon, 905 263- 2212, e-mail loubserleon@gmail.com. Photos available. RENT TO OWN - New and reconditioned appliances, new TV's, Stereos, Comput- ers, DVD Players, Furniture, Bedding, Patio Furniture, Barbecues & More! Fast de- livery. No credit application refused. Paddy's Market, 905-263-8369 or 1- 800-798-5502. SECURITY CONCERNS We Can Help Camera Systems Factory Direct No Monthly Fees 25 Years Experience Family Business Call Now 1- 800-903-8777 STEEL BUILDINGS. 20x24, 100x100 – Others. Get a Bargain, Buy Now! Not avail. Later. Prices on the Move. www.sunwardsteel.com Source:1F2. 1-800-964-8335 Articles for SaleA TOOLS, TOOLS, TOOLS for all trades, antique, col- lectibles, user, kitchen col- lectibles, scientiﬁ c instru- ments, much more. Sunday April 3rd. Tools of the Trades Show Sale PICKERING RECREATION COMPLEX, Exit 399 N off 401, West on Kingston Rd. 2 blocks, South to 1867 Valley Farm Rd. 10am-3:00pm, $5. FREE Parking, 613-839-5607. WHIRLPOOL DESIGN SELF Clean stove, Whirpool 19.2 cb. ft. FRIDGE, MOFFAT built-in DISHWASHER, EX- HAUST HOOD, ALL for $500.00 Call Mary @ 905- 427-2292 or email mary.boileau@interavon.ca Pets, Supplies, Boarding ADORABLE 8 wk old Pot Belly Piglets, $75.00 call 905-342-1050 COLLIE PUPPIES. CKC Reg'd purebred rough col- lies, males, females, vet checked, health guarantee. Available April 13. Call 705- 878-2030 or visit www. comeawaycollies.com. POT BELLY PIG BABIES black, for sale, (not for eat- ing). Donkeys for sale. Call (905)434-0392 for more info YORKSHIRE TERRIER PUPPIES 8 weeks old. Ready to go. Vet checked, all shots to date. Dewormed. $800 each. Ajax. (905)686- 4917 Cell (905)706-0602 Cars for Sale 2009 G5, SILVER, 26,000kms, loaded!!!! Great condition. $12,700, O.B.O. Please call (905)259-4325. 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Residential. Pickering & Ajax area. For service call 647-295-0771 "Clean is our middle name" Gardening, Supply, LandscapingG Decorative Concrete Edging ● Gardens ● Driveways ● Manufactured On site B & L CURBING by Nemisz (905)666-4452 www.blcurbing.ca Tax & FinancialT Income Tax Preparation Personal or Corporate $20/up Accounting, Finance & Bookkeeping CA with yrs of exp. 416-669-4272 TAX PREPARATION Personal taxes prepared by a professional accountant Corporate Accounting, *Senior Pickup & Delivery Available* Call JUDY KUKSIS CGA 905-426-2900 Great Rates Business Services/ PersonalsB SAVE UP TO $800 on a new high efﬁ ciency furnace and air conditioning bundle from Direct Energy. Call before 1- 866-893-7202 April 30th. Terms apply GRIBBON, Margaret (nee Carpenter) - Passed away peacefully at Ajax-Pickering Hospital on Saturday March 26th, 2011 in her 90th year. Predeceased by her husband Phil (1995), brother George, Sister Gwen (Jerome Stephens) and nephew Bill. Cherished Aunt to Bruce (Bonnie) Gribbon, James (Jenette) Carpenter, Nancy (Dennis) Morley, many oth- er nieces and nephews as well as many great nieces and nephews. Survived by her sisters-in-law Eileen Gribbon and Mary Carrol. Special friend of Lois (Mike) Sims. Margaret was an active member of the Ajax Senior Citizens Friendship Club and the Auxiliary to the Ajax-Pickering Hospital. Visitation will be held at McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Old Kingston Rd., Ajax (Pickering Village) 905-428-8488, on Friday, April 1st, 2011 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. A funeral Service will be held on Saturday April 2nd at 11 a.m. in the chapel of the Funeral Home. Cremation to follow. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Ajax-Pickering Auxiliary Foundation. Online condolences may be placed at www.mceachniefuneral.ca PICKELL, Barbara - On March 30th, 2011, in her 78th year. Barb, loving and devoted wife of Larry for 55 years. 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