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Home My WebLink AboutNA2011_04_28_incompletePOLITICS 3 Debate no-show Pickering candidate instructed to skip it: teacher POLICE 4 Markham murder Ajax man in custody SPORTS 21 In the octagon Pickering fighter in Ontario’s first UFC card KRISTEN CALIS kcalis@durhamregion.com PICKERING -- Although it wasn’t the sunniest of days, the rain stopped long enough Tuesday for the City to properly ring in another season of Pickering Blooms. Gardeners are now hard at work to make their properties look bright and inviting for spring, and Pickering staff members, councillors and volunteers plan to help enhance the commu- nity this season by promoting the community beautification program. “Not only is it to show- case those with green thumbs but to encourage participation from all residents and businesses and schools to bring awareness to our commu- nity and enhance its beauty through that orga- nization,” said Ward 2 Regional Councillor Bill McLean, Pickering Blooms co-chairman. 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But because Mr. Alexander had turned down the invitation, the Conservatives didn’t want to pit Mr. Chisu against seasoned Liberal incum- bents Dan McTeague and Mark Holland, evi- dence gathered by teacher James Blair sug- gests. Mr. Blair hosts political debates each feder- al election at Dunbarton and says he’s never had trouble getting the Conservative candi- dates to attend in the past. He chose to invite candidates from both ridings this time since the students live in both. Prior to the debate, Mr. Chisu’s campaign manager, Peter Bashaw, told the News Adver- tiser the candidate would not attend due to scheduling conflicts. He specified with CBC News that because Mr. Chisu is not a “brand name” among voters, he needed to be out campaigning, and also noted the candidate would participate in two other debates that week. But Mr. Blair, a long-time Conservative sup- porter, says he was given information that national headquarters had instructed the candidates to bypass the high school debate. So the night before the debate, he went to Mr. Chisu’s Kingston Road campaign office armed with an iPod ready to record a conver- sation. The Chisu campaign was not aware of the recording. Numerous times on the recording, an unidentified Chisu campaign worker said the candidate wasn’t getting the same attention from the national office as star candidate Mr. Alexander, to which Mr. Blair agreed. Campaign manager Mr. Bashaw showed Mr. Blair the response from the party’s politi- cal operations officer for Ontario, Felix Wong, explaining why Mr. Chisu shouldn’t par- ticipate. On the recording, Mr. Blair reads it aloud. “Do you really think having Corneliu up against (Pickering-Scarborough East Lib- eral incumbent) Dan McTeague and (Ajax- Pickering Liberal incumbent Mark) Holland is a good idea? Chris Alexander isn’t going. Corneliu is already doing a couple of debates, so just leave it at that.” Mr. Wong didn’t respond to questions regarding the comment. Mr. Bashaw wouldn’t comment on the recording, but said he was planning to seek legal action. Meanwhile, Mr. Alexander’s campaign manager, Colleen Mason, told the News Advertiser it’s not true that the national office wouldn’t allow the Conservative candidates to attend the debate. She said Mr. Alexander spent the day door knocking with Peter Van Loan, the minister of international trade, and his team. When Mr. Blair arrived at Mr. Chisu’s cam- paign office the night he made the record- ing, he asked Mr. Bashaw if there had been any headway with getting approval from the national office for Mr. Chisu to participate. “I can’t get any way, anywhere with them,” Mr. Bashaw said on the recording. Mr. Bashaw admitted he felt Mr. Chisu, a professional engineer and a retired major from the Canadian Forces, should be out door-knocking, but said on the recording “Corneliu would go at the drop of a hat.” And he had no reservations about the can- didate’s abilities to stand up against the sea- soned Liberals. “He’ll out-debate both of them,” the campaign manager says on the recording. “I’m not scared of that.” But the Chisu campaign wasn’t prepared to fight the party, he indicated. “This is the first debate,” Mr. Bashaw continues on the record- ing. “If we make a decision that goes against the party, they’ll go against us.” He said Mr. Chisu was “edging up to McTe- ague” and things were looking positive for the candidate. “And they’re talking to us about throwing extra ammunition here, and I don’t want to screw that up,” he said. On the recording, Mr. Blair told the cam- paign supporters this paints a sad picture of the Conservative party. “If we have to represent or select individu- als that are afraid to speak now, what are we going to get when they get in?” he said. But Ms. Mason told the News Advertiser Mr. Alexander attended debates with Land Over Landings, Community Development Coun- cil Durham and the Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade. “We couldn’t do it just because we had Minister Van Loan coming, we did three debates,” she said. As to whether Mr. Alexander is being treated as a star candidate, Ms. Mason said the num- ber of volunteers for Mr. Alexander speaks to his quality as a candidate. “Chris has not had any more support, from the national office, than any other candidate, every seat is impor- tant,” said Ms. Mason. . -- With files from Reka Szekely 1755 Pickering Parkway 905.231.3004 ELECTION Recording suggests Pickering candidate told to skip debate If we have to represent or select individuals that are afraid to speak now, what are we going to get when they get in? James Blair durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • April 28, 20114 AP $3999 SPRING INTO $AVING$ NO BETTER TIME THAN NOW TO PURCHASE ABOVE GROUND POOLS 637 KINGSTON RD.(AND WHITES RD.) 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For further information call 905-688-5550, x5547, email: adulted@brocku.ca or visit our website at brocku.ca/education/futurestudents/adulted Applications are now being accepted for the Fall 2011 session AJAX -- Investigators are looking into how a man stopped by police in Ajax Sun- day came to fall off the Harwood Avenue bridge onto Hwy. 401. Durham police stopped the man as he drove on Harwood at about 3 p.m. Sun- day and shortly thereafter he fell from the bridge, landing in the westbound lanes of the 401. The 20 year old was rushed to hos- pital with multiple fractures but his inju- ries are described as non life-threatening, police said. The provincial Special Investigations Unit, which probes incidents of death, serious injury or sexual assault involving police, has launched an investigation into the incident. Anyone with information is asked to call the SIU at 1-800-787-8529 POLICE SIU probes man’s plunge from Ajax Hwy. 401 bridge An April 21 article, Cell tower worries Pickering residents, should have stated the tower planned to go on property at the Amberlea Presbyterian Church will be just under 15 metres tall, and only plans for cellphone towers 15 metres and high- er go to council for consultation. The News Advertiser regrets the error. Correction City sets money aside in budget PICKERING -- The Ajax-Pickering hospital is $500,000 closer to getting an MRI thanks to the City of Pickering. In its budget, Pickering approved the money for the Rouge Valley Health System Foundation's Image Is Everything cam- paign to raise $5 million to buy the hospi- tal's first MRI. “I look forward to when patients of the Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering Hospi- tal no longer have to travel for this much- needed service,” said Mayor Dave Ryan in a press release. “Having an MRI right here in the community is essential to providing our residents with the convenience and urgen- cy their medical situation requires.” The MRI will produce detailed, clear images of the body while providing greater comfort with no side effects. Currently, Ajax physicians rely solely on different proce- dures such as X-rays, ultrasounds or nucle- ar scans. These often require additional follow-up tests to support a diagnosis and may not get the most accurate results. The campaign team is thrilled with the gift. "This gift is an amazing example of the generosity of the City of Pickering and its residents; and is a reflection of the com- munity’s high regard for the hospital and its services," said Chad Hanna, RVHS Foun- dation president and CEO. "We are getting closer and closer to reaching our $5-mil- lion goal and Pickering has really given the campaign a boost with this announce- ment." HOSPITAL Pickering gives $500,000 for MRI 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 Editorial Opinions durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • April 28, 20116 AP e-mail letters to newsroom@durhamregion.com / max. 200 words / letter writers are obliged to back up their statements with verifiable facts / please include your full first and last name, city of residence & daytime phone number / letters that do not appear in print may be published @ newsdurhamregion.com Conservatives should form majority government Durham Region residents head to the federal election polls next Monday for the fourth time in seven years. Like other Canadians, they are tired of being pulled back to the ballot box after seven years of political uncertain- ty. Starting with Paul Martin’s minority Liberal government in 2004, Canadians have since elected two more successive minorities, this time with the Conser- vatives led by Prime Minister Stephen Harper. It’s time for Durham Region -- and voters across the nation -- to choose sta- bility and provide Mr. Harper’s Conser- vatives with the coveted majority they have been patiently building towards since 2006. Under a Conservative government, Canadians can expect continued and competent fiscal management, sharp focus on the recession-induced deficit, a business climate that will lure invest- ment and, perhaps most importantly, a period of political stability and freedom in which a majority government can develop and implement its agenda. The jockeying and pure political par- tisanship that has been the hallmark of the last two minority governments has left Canada without traction on the economy, on new policies, on progress. The election of a majority government will also finally break the coalition cul- ture in Ottawa that has overtaken the business of the day. Stephen Harper has proven himself here at home and abroad as an able, knowledgeable and hard-working prime minister. He leads by example, keeps a keen focus on the Conservative agenda, and has consistently projected an assur- ing image as a quiet, competent prime minister even as his agenda is hobbled by his government’s minority status. But, Canadians are confident that when he says his government will eliminate the deficit by 2014-2015, it will be done. It is precisely this sort of assuredness, this clear sense of purpose and direction for the nation, that Durham residents must consider when they head to the ballot box on May 2. Do they want another shortened term of government where politics drives the agenda, or one driven by ideas and achievement? Do they want a govern- ment limited by the ambitions of polit- ical insiders, or a government that can carry out the business of the day? Final- ly, do they want a government that could fall at any time -- once again -- so that they are forced to choose for the fifth time in eight years? Nine years? It’s time for majority rule in Ottawa. The party best suited with experience, a clear agenda and the ambition to see it through is the Conservatives. It was still early days in this federal elec- tion when the media dubbed it the Twitter election. The Twitter tag #elxn41, repre- senting Canada’s 41st federal election, was trending, political candidates were jockey- ing to make friends on Facebook and jour- nalists were breaking their thumbs tweeting and live blogging events. As someone who’s excited about the uses of social media both at work and in my per- sonal life, I was more than ready to jump on the Twitter election train. But somehow, as I followed a hot local race here in Ajax, that train derailed for me and left me thinking it was more traditional campaigning methods that would win the hearts and minds of voters. Part of the problem, with Twitter especial- ly, is that it’s ended up being a giant echo chamber. The folks fervently tweeting about this election are the usual suspects, people who wear their political leanings on their sleeves. I understand that; some of us are willing to talk politics to anyone who so much as glances at a newspaper headline in the line to buy groceries while others won’t even tell their family members who they’re voting for. Most people fall somewhere in the mid- dle in that they may talk politics with their friends and family, and maybe even the odd co-worker, but they would never publicly put their beliefs out there for the world to see on Facebook or Twitter. With this election, it seems to be main- ly political activists and the news media talking to each other on Twitter, becoming almost a form of entertainment instead of political discourse. In fact, I almost get the sense that the wall- to-wall online coverage almost served to cheapen the debate. Complicated substan- tial policy discussions don’t work well on Twitter. On the other hand, observations on what the leaders look like, the quips they make, and crowd reactions to a sharp attack on an opponent work great and important issues fall out of the news cycle faster than ever because reporters need something to tweet about. I do give credit to local candidates who have invested the time not only to post on Twitter and Facebook, but also to respond to their followers’ questions. It’s time con- suming and an indication of how respon- sive they’ll be in office. But I suspect when it comes to winning votes on election day, it’s knocking on thousands of doors, call- ing voters and grabbing mainstream media attention that will garner them support. Even the most popular local politician on Facebook, Ajax-Pickering Liberal Mark Hol- land, has just 3,600 friends on Facebook. To put that into perspective, 8,313 people voted in advance polls in his riding. Even if all of his Facebook friends lived in the riding and voted in advance polls, they would still represent less than half of those who voted last weekend and certainly a fraction of the votes needed to win the riding on election day. But hey, with another minority govern- ment, we can take another stab at creating a Twitter election in just a couple of years or sooner. -- 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. Reka Szekely Jumping off the Twitter election train at the next stop durhamregion.com7 P Kevin Gaudet receives nomination to run in provincial election PICKERING -- Just weeks after the former Progressive Conservative candidate for Pick- ering-Scarborough East was charged with more than a dozen fraud-related charges, Ontario PC leader Tim Hudak has welcomed a new candidate. Kevin Gaudet was nominated as the new PC candidate for the riding on April 11 and is set to run in the October provincial election. In March, former candidate Salman Farooq, of Woodbridge, was charged with 14 offences in what Toronto police called a wide-ranging case of identity theft, credit-card fraud, sto- len and forged cheques and fraud related to mortgages obtained in people's names with- out their knowledge. Mr. Gaudet is recognized nationally as an advocate for lower taxes, less waste and is the federal and Ontario director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation. He successfully led the charge for legislation to stop prisoners such as child serial killer Clifford Olson from receiving old age security and guaranteed income supplement benefits. “GTA families know they can count on Kevin Gaudet for the respect they deserve and the relief they need," Mr. Hudak said in a press release. "The addi- tion of Kevin to our team shows our growing momentum as we move to deliver change for hardworking families across Ontario.” PROVINCE New Conservative candidate for Pickering-Scarborough East riding News Advertiser • April 28, 2011 durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • April 28, 20118 P ADD/ADHD *LEARNING DISABILITIES* OCD UNLOCKING YOUR CHILD’S FULL LIFE POTENTIAL! It is estimated that 5 to 10% of “normal” children experience sensory integration problems that require intervention. 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NATURAL APPROACHES TO LEARNING DISABILITIES Pickering Mayor Dave Ryan and council- lors McLean, Doug Dickerson and Peter Rodrigues traded in their ties for gardening gloves at Pickering City Hall April 26 to help kick off the annual program. The council- lors and staff planted a bed of Pickering’s newly adopted flower, echinacea, a plant that resembles a black-eyed Susan but blossoms a beautiful pink colour. It was chosen for its beauty and especially because it’s a sustain- able, perennial plant. The flower, which can reach up to 170 centimetres, is drought toler- ant and offers many beneficial health prop- erties. It’s also known as coneflower. Pickering used to participate in the provin- cial competition Communities in Bloom and received top honours, but in order to contin- ue the theme and to cut costs, the City looked toward Pickering Blooms in 2009. “We built on the specific pride that comes with Communities in Bloom,” Coun. McLean said. The program enables local residents, busi- nesses, schools, community groups and organizations to find information about the many community programs designed to showcase and recognize efforts of civic pride throughout Pickering. Local clubs such as Pickering Horticultural Society, Bloomers and Britches and Altona Forest Environmental Stewardship have all signed up to help out this season, and mem- bers will even visit homes of those interested to offer gardening tips. Coun. McLean said he enjoys seeing not only school kids, but also adults and seniors who have just discovered their own green thumb, getting involved. “It’s participation as opposed to competi- tion,” he said. But those who wish can register their gar- den for chance to receive a Garden of Dis- tinction award. The website features a num- ber of resources for residents interested in getting involved, whether it’s by signing up for the garden competition, or participating in projects such as throwing litter clean-up parties or adopting a park to keep it beauti- ful. Residents are encouraged to pick up some free echinacea seeds at City Hall, One The Esplanade, or to keep an eye out for them at various City events. A number of events are planned for the sea- son, including a garden workshop, a compost giveaway, a plant show and a flower sale. For more information or to register: CALL 905-683-7575 VISIT cityofpickering.com/pickering- blooms CITY Pickering Blooms builds on community pride PICKERING from page 1 durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • April 28, 20119 AP Ask Katherine Send your waste related letters, questions, or comments to waste@durham.ca Waste Management, Regional Municipality of Durham 605 Rossland Rd. E., Whitby ON L1N 6A3 Does it matter if liquid is left in a bottle before it is put in my blue box? Plastic beverage bottles are 100 per cent recyclable. If left partially full, they cannot be recovered by the automated sorters at the Region’s Material Recovery Facility, which use air pressure to sort plastic bottles from other blue box recyclables. The liquid makes the bottles too heavy to sort and they will end up as garbage rather than being recycled. Please empty your bottles before you toss them into the blue box. I have some small propane tanks with recycling labels on them. Can I put propane tanks in my blue box for collection? Propane tanks, small camping canisters, small and large BBQ tanks and helium tanks are hazardous waste even when empty, regardless of claims on the packaging. Some products may be labeled as “recyclable”. This is misleading. Hazardous waste should never be put in your blue box or garbage. Even when empty, these canisters can severely injure workers and damage equipment. They must be taken to a household hazardous waste depot where they are accepted at no charge when delivered separately from other waste types. Visit www.durhamregionwaste.ca for a Waste Management Facility near you or visit www.makethedrop.ca for other collection locations near you. What can I do with unwanted items that are still in good condition? Donate.Organizations such as Goodwill (www.goodwill.on.ca), the Canadian Diabetes Association (www.diabetes.ca), Salvation Army (www.salvationarmy.ca) and many others will accept previously used items, such as clothing, housewares and sporting goods. If renovations are in your future, Habitat for Humanity Restores (www.habitat.ca) accept items from renovations, such as windows, doors, hardware, lumber, tools, lighting fixtures and even the kitchen sink. Hold a garage sale.You can get rid of large quantities of reusable items. This can be a solo event, or one that is organized with the whole street or neighbourhood. Place classified ads.They are reasonably priced and widely read. Considerlocalconsignmentshops. If you have a valuable item that you are not using, this is a great way to allow others to make use of it and make some money. Look at online forums.There are many opportunities to buy and sell items on the Internet. There are also online organizations, such as Freecycle (www.freecycle.org), Craigslist (www.craigslist.org) and Kijiji (www.kijiji.ca) that bring people together in your community who have items to give away. 1-800-667-5671 www.durhamregionwaste.ca NOTICEOFPESTICIDEUSE Between May and October, 2011, the Regional Municipality of Durham and the Ontario Ministry of Transportation will be conducting larviciding programs under the authority of Durham Region's Medical Officer of Health to control larval mosquitoes in order to prevent their development into vectors of West Nile virus. 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Within Store or byWithin Store or by Email: jobs@awdurham.caEmail: jobs@awdurham.ca by April 30, 2011by April 30, 2011 TARA HATHERLY newsroom@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- They came out in droves. Not even a long weekend could keep advance voters away from the polls. Preliminary estimates on advance poll- ing results are in, and the numbers show a 34.5-per cent increase in advance voter turnout across Canada over the last fed- eral election of 2008. In total, 2,056,001 advance votes are estimated to have been cast nation-wide this Easter weekend. In Durham Region, advance voter turn- out was also up considerably. The riding of Ajax-Pickering saw an increase of approximately 206 per cent, the highest increase across the region, with 8,313 advance votes cast. The electoral riding of Oshawa increased 51 per cent and Durham rose 52 per cent over 2008 numbers, with 6,714 advance votes cast in Oshawa, and 8,133 cast in Durham. The Whitby-Oshawa riding saw an increase of 38 per cent, the lowest increase regionally, with 8,147 advance votes cast this year. Advance voting polls were open April 22, 23 and 25. Good Friday and Easter Monday, April 22 and 25, saw the highest single-day turnouts of advance voters in Canadian history. Tara Hatherly is a Durham College journalism student on placement with the News Advertiser. ELECTION Durham Region voters flock to advance polls Facebook newsdurham Fan Favourite candidate poll In answer to the question Canadians go to the polls in a few short days, who do you think will form the next federal government? Stephen Harper MAJORITY (39 per cent) Stephen Harper MINORITY (36 per cent) Michael Ignatieff MAJORITY (2 per cent) Michael Ignatieff MINORITY (7 per cent) Jack Layton MAJORITY (7 per cent) Jack Layton MINORITY (8 per cent) Total Votes: 596 durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • April 28, 201110 AP durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • April 28, 201111 AP 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 Quinton Abramson, 13, is a huge animal lover and supports the Durham Humane Society however he can. On Saturday, April 30 at the Walmart at 1471 Harmony Rd. in Oshawa (Harmony and Taunton roads), he’ll host a barbecue to support the shelter starting at 11 a.m. He’ll also raffle off a number of items, such as gift cards for Baton Rouge, PetSmart, Wil- liams Chocolate Factory, a basket of dog- gie goodies and more. Raffle tickets will go for $2 each or three for $5. A hotdog and a drink will be $2, and a hamburger and a drink, $3. Since he started fundraising in late 2008, Quinton has raised more than $4,000 for the Humane Society. Way to go, Quinton. KRISTEN CALIS kcalis@durhamregion.com Purrsonality Blackjack’s name speaks for itself. The beautiful Bengal brown spotted tabby with big personality holds numerous cat show titles and has been showing off his purrfect features since he was just a kitten. “He’s going to be four this year. He’s four in September,” says his proud owner Donna Clayton. His knack for pleasing crowds was evident from the time he was just four months old. “His temperament was just awe- some and he just fit right in. He’s just crazy in the show room,” she says. Blackjack competes at this week- end’s Motor City Cat Club show, which will take place at the Scugog Arena on April 30 and May 1. “We’re looking to have any- where between 100 to 120 differ- ent cats on display,” says secretary Jan Coburn, adding the show will feature between 20 to 25 different breeds. Ms. Clayton describes Blackjack as “a real ham.” He ended up spilling a judge’s coffee at his last show, but much to the crowd’s delight. “Bengals are a little on the bold side,” she says with a laughs. At the time of the interview, Blackjack was the seventh best in Canada, which is calculated by tal- lying all his scores over the year. “The crowds really like him, just the look of him. He looks so wild, but when the people ask to touch him, I let them touch him. He’s just so adorable and lovable. He’s a very sweet boy, which is what they’re supposed to be by the standards,” his owner says. There will be categories for both household cats and purebreds at this weekend’s show. Purebred cats will mostly be judged on breed standards by the Canadian Cat Association, and household pets will have to show off their appear- ance and personality. In fact, Ms. Coburn will show a brother and sister she rescued recently, Lucy and Linus. “All of my cats have been rescued in one way or another,” she says. Ms. Coburn volun- teers with rescue group Affordable Feline Friends and she brings a lot of the rescues to shows to possibly find them suitable homes with a real cat lover. Oasis, a new Durham rescue group that also has an animal food bank, will feature some of its cats, Ms. Coburn says. When the show’s over, additional funds will go to the Humane Society of Dur- ham Region. The deadline to enter cats has passed, but anyone can check out the felines this weekend. Admission is $6 for adults, $4 for seniors and kids 12 and under, and a family rate is $14. The arena is at 1655 Reach St. in Port Perry. The Saturday show will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; it will go from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. the following day. It ain’t easy, keeping the species going. Especially if you’re a bird. Of all the threats and dangers breeding birds have to contend with, storms rank right up there. Ornithologists doing radar tracking on oil rigs in the Gulf of Mexico tell stark tales of flocks of warblers and shorebirds running into headwinds halfway across. Too exhausted to keep fly- ing, they drop lower and lower, and finally disappear into the waves. Who knows how many are lost crossing the Great Lakes? High winds accompanying storm fronts that marched across south- ern Ontario last week caused havoc for a number of birds already incu- bating. Two of my neighbours had mourning dove nests in their yards blown away, eggs and all. Not the end of the world for these placid birds, which don’t invest a lot of time or energy in building a sturdy nest. Prolific breeders, they will sto- ically find another nesting site and start over, laying eggs and raising babies throughout the summer. For great horned owls, it’s anoth- er story. The baby owlet tossed out of the nest at Second Marsh in last week’s storm marked the end of the resident pair’s hopes for a fam- ily this year. The chick perished; the nest was abandoned. These big owls live a long time, and will likely try again next January -- hopefully choosing an old crow or red-tailed hawk nest less vulnerable to wind gusts. I’ve seen the way the tall pines at Thickson’s Woods, perched on the shore of Lake Ontario in Whitby, sway and toss in a storm. On the wildest day last week, a huge arm of the stoutest sugar maple cracked and came crashing down. One can only imagine how seasick a baby owl might feel if it managed to stay in its nest, and how easily it could fall out. Given the stormy spring we’ve been having, it’s fortuitous that per- egrine falcons nest on cliffs -- and high-rise buildings -- instead of trees. The newsworthy pair that set up housekeeping in Don Mills in recent weeks are currently brood- ing eggs on the fifth floor of an office building. The female wisely chose a south-facing ledge protect- ed from northwest winds. When the first egg she laid was knocked off the ledge by her mate -- accidently, it’s presumed -- mem- bers of the Canadian Peregrine Foundation leaped into action to provide the young, inexperienced pair with safer accommodations. They hired a window washer to rappel down from the roof and set a special nest tray on-site. After fill- ing it with gravel lowered to him in a bucket, he gently placed the sec- ond egg inside, then disappeared down his dangling rope. Quest and Kendal, the peregrine pair, watched the 15-minute oper- ation from a roof across the street, then carried on nesting. Check out: www.peregrine-foun- dation.ca Nature queries: mcar- ney@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 KrittersKristen’s Kritters RYAN PFEIFFER / METROLAND WHITBY -- Sampson is an eight- month-old chow Labrador mix, male, neutered. He seems to like other dogs and is friendly with people but overly energet- ic. He is still a pup and has not had any obedience training. He needs a person who can be calm and assertive with him. Not a dog for small children. To see Sampson, visit the Humane Society of Durham Region at 1505 Wentworth St., Whitby, or for more information call 905- 665-7430. Storm causes damage to early nesters EMAIL kcalis@durhamregion.com VISIT durhamregion.typepad.com/ kristens_kritters. 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This is why the best line of defence is prevention through quality sunglasses that block out these rays,” says Dr. Keith Gordon, vice president of research and service quality at CNIB. “UV rays can be present even on cloudy days or in the winter, so it's important to wear sunglasses all year round.” When it comes to choosing the right pair of shades, CNIB recommends looking for ones with at least 99 per cent protection from both UVA and UVB rays. “As Canadians start spending more time outdoors in the spring and summer, sun protection for the eyes should be a top priority right next to sunscreen and a hat,” says Dr. Gordon. Children in particular need protection as their eye tissues are more susceptible to sun damage and they tend to be outdoors more often. 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Highlights Brad Kelly Sports Editor bkelly@durhamregion.com durhamregion.com facebook.com/sportsdurhamregion twitter.com/scnewsdurhamSports durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • April 28, 201121 AP BASEBALL Junior national team members making an impact ORLANDO, FLORIDA -- A trio of Durham Region baseball players are making their mark with the junior national team that is playing a series of exhibition games in Florida. In an intra-squad game, which last- ed ten innings, on Sunday, Ryan Kel- logg of Whitby, made his JNT debut and worked three scoreless innings, giving up one walk and no hits to go along with one strikeout. Michael Foster of Pickering also took the mound, throw- ing three innings and gave up one run on three hits and struck out three bat- ters. In an earlier game against the Houston Astros, infielder Joey Hawkins of Whitby scored the lone run in a 6-1 defeat. Hawkins walked, advanced to third base on an error and was singled home in the bottom of the sixth inning. The extended camp in Florida runs until April 30. The annual spring train- ing camp features daily practices along with eight exhibition contests against affiliated MLB clubs. The spring training camp is an important step in the process as the junior team will attempt to qualify for the 2012 world junior baseball cham- pionship in Seoul, South Korea, at the Americas world junior qualification tour- nament in Cartagena, Colombia from Sept. 23 to Oct. 2. SOFTBALL Three local players fall with Cal CALIFORNIA, PENN. -- Three players from Durham Region were among those disappointed when the No. 20 California University of Penn- sylvania softball team was eliminated from the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference tournament last week. After earning the first seed from the PSAC West division, the Vulcans suffered upset losses of 7-4 to No. 2 Lock Haven and 4-1 to No. 3 West Chester. Freshman second baseman Shel- by Lia, a graduate of Whitby’s Donald A. Wilson Secondary School, had a run batted in against Lock Haven, while senior centre fielder Merissa Daley, also of Whitby (Sinclair), collected two of the six hits against West Chester, including a double. The Vulcans dropped to 28-12 overall this season. Senior Maria Greco, of Pickering, had a 4-3 record and 2.50 earned-run average as a pitcher for the team. MIXED MARTIAL ARTS Pierson on card for UFC 129 Pickering fighter set to face Jake Ellenberger MANDI HARGRAVE mhargrave@durhamregion.com PICKERING -- He’s come a long way from the kid sitting in his parents’ living room watching Ultimate Fight Championship 1 and dreaming of the day he would step into the octagon. Now, at 35, Sean Pierson is about to take on his second opponent in the UFC as the Mixed Martial Arts event makes its debut in Ontario on April 30 for UFC 129. “I’ve been training since I got the word,” he said. “I never stopped training since my last fight (in December).” Debuting in Montreal against Matthew Rid- dle (5-2-0), Pierson describes the fight as a war. He went toe-to-toe all three rounds with Riddle and came out the victor in a unanimous deci- sion. “I learned in the UFC that I’m on the right level because that’s the biggest concern you have. It’s like, ‘I want to be in the UFC, I want to be in the UFC.’ But once you’re there, you’re like, ‘Did I ask for too much? Do I belong here?’ Until you’re in there and you fight, you don’t know,” said Pierson. “So I’m fighting a guy who’s already got four or five fights in the UFC, me winning that fight proved to myself that I do belong here. I’m where I should be, this wasn’t a fluke, this wasn’t a gift from them saying ‘You’re a Canadian boy, get on the card.’” Not only did he prove his worth to himself, he proved it to UFC president Dana White. Pierson’s debut fight in Montreal was sched- uled for UFC 124’s preliminary card, but made it onto the pay-per-view programming after White watched the two pound on each other round after round for 15 minutes. “My first fight was exciting for the crowd and Dana and everybody noticed,” said Pierson. But that’s what he does. Pierson steps into the octagon and makes people perk up and take notice. “When you’re flying into other provinces, they’re not bringing you in to beat up people. I was getting title fights on my second fight when I was 1-0,” he said. “Instead of winning fights, I had to crush people. That’s the way it was, you had to make people notice. You had to make people notice on these local cards that these people aren’t at your level.” But nothing in MMA is guaranteed, not even your opponent. Pierson was set to fight Brian Foster at UFC 129 until a glaring health issue made its presence known just weeks ahead of the fight and Foster was forced to withdraw. He was diagnosed with a brain hemorrhage. “It definitely throws off the game plan, there’s no doubt about it,” said Pierson. “Brian’s a cer- tain height, a certain style of fighter that I was ready for, now I’m going to have someone dif- ferent.” That someone is Jake Ellenberger, who brings quite a bit of experience with a 24-5-0 MMA record compared to Pierson’s 11-4-0. No matter who Pierson is fighting, his big- gest challenge is always going to be keeping his adrenaline down. “I have a tendency to go out there and put the fight in fifth gear right away and I don’t slow down until the fight’s over.” As someone who’s gaining steady popularity, Pierson doesn’t want to be defined as a fighter. “I just want to be a role model for kids in the community and my son ... I’m just trying to do my best and show my son if you have a dream just chase it, it’s there.” SABRINA BYRNES / METROLAND TORONTO -- Pickering’s Sean Pierson is ready for his UFC bout Saturday at the Rogers Centre in Toronto. WATCH the video story @ durhamregion.com durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • April 28, 201122 AP HUGE DISCOUNTS FOR WHOLESALE ACCOUNTS!! 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Tomakereservationscall(905)686-1121 info@royalashburngolfclub.com JR. B LACROSSE Ironheads have element of surprise on their side Ajax-based Jr. B lacrosse team opens at ACC Sunday BRAD KELLY bkelly@durhamregion.com AJAX -- Ron Reed, the head coach of the Ironheads Jr. B lacrosse team based in Ajax, is hoping the element of surprise will be working in his favour this season. The Ironheads are set to go with their season and home opener on Sunday on Pad 2 at the Ajax Com- munity Centre, welcoming Orillia to town for a 2 p.m. faceoff. “I think we’re going to be a tough defensive team, fast, we have some very quick kids,” he said of the team he expects to floor this season. “I’m hoping we are going to surprise a lot of teams. With so many returning players and rook- ies, we’re really happy with our turnout this year.” The Ironheads return 12 players to the lineup this season, including six of their top eight scorers from last season. Included in that mix will be leading scorer Brock Levick who tallied 29 goals and added 26 assists for 55 points. Also expected to carry the load offensively will be return- ees Steve Douitsis (10-17- 27), George Jimas (13-13- 26), Dakota Watson (9-7- 16), Gage Board (7-6-13) and Craig Espinho (4-9- 13). On defence, Dylan Hut- ton, Mark Hilker, Nick Baun and Eric McDermott are back, joined by newcom- er Dillon Strachan, who played with the Beaches last season. Other newcomers to the club include Josh Kennedy from Stouffville and Mike Biergard, who was a mem- ber of the Green Gaels last season. In goal, Kayden Pack, who played in 10 games last season, returns, and will be paired with local product Dylan Cowman of Ajax. It will be the second sea- son that the Ironheads have played out of Ajax, transfer- ring over from Markham. In 2010, they finished fourth in the Mid East with a 4-16- 0 record, missing the play- offs. “Several of the players live in the area, and we just found that it allowed us to increase our fan base,” says GM Jan Christen of the change in venue. Training camp attracted 30 runners to the initial try- outs and, as yet, with some of the players finishing out school commitments, Reed hasn’t had his full team on the floor. Among the missing players for the home opener Sunday will be Levick, Douitsis and Pat Gregoire. All three are expected back early next week. Set to start his eighth season behind the bench of the Ironheads, Reed is looking to get off to a pos- itive start against Orillia, who dropped its open- ing two games of the sea- son, outscored 38-6 by the Green Gaels (19-4) and Oakville (19-2). “We’re looking forward to getting off to a good start. I’m looking forward to get- ting all the boys back and getting out there.” Reed has added a cou- ple of bench staff for the season, including Clem D’Orazio, who coach- es field lacrosse at Brock University, and Rick Phil- lips, who is a former coach with the Jr. B Green Gaels of Clarington and Brooklin Merchants Sr. B team. AJAX LADIES RECREATIONAL BASKETBALL Nothing but Blue Skies in championship game AJAX -- In the conso- lation final of the Ajax Ladies Recreational Bas- ketball League, Portly Piper played the gracious host to Green Energy as the Energy won 42-25. The Energy’s Moni- ca Leung and Jennifer McDonald emerged from last week’s funk to lead the team with 14 and 13 points respectively. Leung hit for four treys while McDon- ald had three. The Portly Piper started slowly, but did pressure the Energy early in the second half as they forced the Energy into a series of defensive fouls. The Piper players were shooting bonus early but were unable to capi- talize. Kellie Bonner was high scorer with 16 points for the Piper. In the championship game, the Grey Geese and Blue Skies enjoyed a tight- ly played contest in the first half. Blue Skies held a four- point lead early, but the Grey Geese kept com- ing and led 15-14 at the half. Led by Janelle Skeet, 9 points, the Grey Geese built up a seven-point lead in the second half. The Geese once again had bal- anced scoring with Juline Thurton and Michelle Gujol each contributing seven points. The turning point in the game came when Orange Bugayong (6 points) started the coun- ter attack with two treys. Lucrishua Grant joined in with another trey and Blue Skies kept the lead as they steadily pulled away to close out the season as champions with a 44-35 win. With 17 points includ- ing four from the char- ity stripe on 100-per cent free-throw shooting, Lucr- ishua Grant was high scor- er on the night. 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As a dynamic and multi-faceted organization, AMEC NSS: • Takes the lead role in engineering design and support for nuclear plant refurbishment and new build; • Develops inspection, ﬁ tness for service, and lifecycle management programs for power generation components and systems; • Provides nuclear safety analysis, engineering analysis and licensing support to operating nuclear power plants in Canada and abroad and in support of nuclear refurbishment and new generation; • Provides project and technical management of complex multi-disciplinary engineering and analytical projects; • Manages and executes large engineering programs; • Provides technical interface with specialist regulatory staff; • Participates in the lifecycle of computer codes used in safety and engineering analysis; • Participates in the development of new analytical methods and models; • Provides technical direction of experimental research programs; and • Provides ﬁ tness for service assessments for components and plants. AMEC NSS also provides signiﬁ cant on-site support to both operating and refurbished units. Services at site include: • On-site project management and execution of large-scale engineering programs and projects; • Implementation of multi-disciplined plant design modiﬁ cations; • Field engineering; • Health physics and radiation protection; • Low and intermediate level radioactive waste management; • Plant operations and engineering; • Technical assessments and emergent troubleshooting/engineering to support refurbishment and operating unit work week schedules and critical path; • Commissioning and system engineering; • Provision of conﬁ guration management and quality assurance services. We are currently looking for qualiﬁ ed staff from entry level to senior management to work at our head ofﬁ ce and client sites. Staff are sought for positions, with attributes as follows: • Individuals with degrees in Mechanical, Civil, Materials, Chemical, Electrical/l&C and Nuclear Engineering/Engineering Physics, Mathematics/Statistics or Natural Science. • Speciﬁ c experience in the nuclear industry is not a requirement for all engineering roles. We welcome applicants from other industries. • Familiarity with relevant codes and standards is desired along with a strong understanding of and commitment to meeting superior quality assurance requirements. • Flexibility to perform work over a wide range of areas for both operating and new facilities. • For those interested in engineering roles, applicants should hold or be eligible for Professional Engineering designation in Ontario. These positions will appeal to qualiﬁ ed people seeking to enhance their career development through commitment to superior performance, enthusiasm to be part of a growing business and desire for personal growth. 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Please fax your resume to: 905-709-1013 OR email to: lbrown@cars-council.ca 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 CAREER TRAINING IN Health Care, Business, Social Work, Classes starting now! CALL NOW! 1-855- 240-2155. Trillium College trilliumcollege.ca Careers CONTRACT CLEANING Company requires a part- time evening Cleaning Supervisor for the Durham Region area. Previous expe- rience a must. We offer a competitive salary. Please forward resume: jdemelo@ waterfordservices.com Drivers DRIVER FOR FULL TIME position. Class D-Z licence. Send resume to john@ batheandmclellan.com or 575 Thornton Rd S. Oshawa, Ont. L1J 6W6 Career Training Careers Drivers READY MIX DRIVERS (DZ) $28.45/hr (Temp/On-Call). Valid AZ/BZ/CZ/DZ license, min 3 yrs experience, excel- lent communication skills re- quired. Experience in con- struction an asset. Send re- sume, current cvor & drivers abstract to: careers@ patriotsource1.com Career Training Drivers General Help ALL STUDENTS over 18 & Unemployed! Have fun! Gain great experience. Work with people! Promo's / Ad team need to ﬁ ll 15 FT openings NOW! Up to $20/hr no com- mission. Paid training. Filling positions by May 8th. CALL NOW! Whitney 1.888.767.1027 Career Training Drivers General Help DURHAM REGION sign manufacturing company re- quires persons with experi- ence immediately, for vinyl & digital print application and other sign related labour, carpentry and installations. Please email resumes to: yourskillsarerequired@hot- mail.com Careers General Help A PROGRESSIVE PICKER- ING company is looking for an ADMINISTRATIVE AS- SIST to the President. You must be an authoritative take charge organizer with a sound knowledge of comput- er programs, who is a quick learner and motivated to win. Send resume to klaw46@gmail.com 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. COMMISSIONED SALES AGENT required in healthcare industry. Great proﬁ t generation potential. Easy sell product. Training and phone scripts provided at no charge. Email resume to Dr Amit Sharda. amitofoz@hotmail.com Careers General Help CONDOMINIUM Corporation in Oshawa is recruiting for the following positions: A Minute Taker, must be available 2 evenings per month, 3 hours per evening. P/T Lifeguards certiﬁ ed: NLS- Bronze Cross, Stan- dard ﬁ rst aid and CPRC. In- terested candidates send re- sumes to: dcc25@ rogers.com. Please address your covering letter to Presi- dent of the Board and state "Minute Taker or Lifeguard" in the subject line. Please submit resume and qualiﬁ ca- tions no later than May 6th, 2011 at 5:00pm-those select- ed for an interview, inter- views will be held on May 14, 2011 between 10:00am-2:00pm DESIGNATED DRIVING Service requires drivers 25+ for evenings, paid nightly. Must drive standard trans- missions. A car is a must. Clean abstract and pleasant personality. Call for interview (905)571-1381 HELP WANTED BROOKLIN - Busy home w/ 3 children seeking part time help 3 days/week @ $11/hr. Ser- vices required: House clean- ing, cooking & childcare. 905-449-1988 Careers General Help HIRING CONSTRUCTION laborer. Must be able lift 100lbs, and do physical labor. Must have reliable transportation. Call 905-213- 9660. PAID IN ADVANCE! Make up to $1,500 Weekly Mailing Our Brochures From Home. 100% Legit Income is guar- anteed! No Experience Re- quired. Enroll Today! www.Jobs-ExtraIncome.com PART-TIME HELPER for cleaning business required. Night shift hours. Could turn into full-time employment in the near future. Must be bondable. 905-686-9838. RECEPTIONIST part-time for busy Ajax ofﬁ ce. Filing, reception, scheduling and billing. Must be ﬂ exible for shifts. $12.50/hr to start. Fax resume by Friday April 29th to: 1-866-831-8665. ROUTE SUPERVISOR Liq- uid Waste & Treatment Must have Microsoft Ofﬁ ce proﬁ - ciency, 3-5 yrs exp. with Vac trucks, Supervacs, Van Trail- ers, etc. Knowledge of Transportation of Dangerous Goods - Reg 347/558, WHMIS & Highway Trafﬁ c Act, DZ license req'd, AZ preferred. Email: human resources@dlenv.com Careers Skilled & Technical Help General Help SALES PERSON FOR Pick- ering ofﬁ ce. Computer and telephone skills essential. Salary plus bonus. dsdservices@rogers.com Careers Skilled & Technical Help General Help 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 General Help WE ARE LOOKING FOR key people to expand our ﬁ - nancial services business in this area. Experience not necessary. We will train. Call Shannon Murphy 1-877-219- 5775 WORK FROM HOME. Health industry. $1400 part- time, $4000 full-time month- ly. No experience required. Must be teachable. Training available. For more info email: herbavit@hotmail.com Salon & Spa Help Established Whitby Salon looking for professional, self- motivated and experienced stylist for chair rental or com- mission. (905)435-2174 HAIRSTYLIST FULL TIME with experience JOSEPH'S HAIRSTYLING, Oshawa Centre. Apply in person or call Joe (905)723-9251 Skilled & Technical Help 1ST YEAR APPRENTICE MECHANIC for auto repair shop. Must have own tools, valid drivers license. Drop re- sume off at 1333 Boundary Rd. Unit #1, Oshawa., 8 - 3 GM TECHNICIAN WANTED - Gus Browns highly produc- tive and very busy Port Perry location has an excellent ca- reer opportunity for a GM trained licensed technicians. Looking for technicians for Front End, Drive ability and Transmission. We offer ex- cellent beneﬁ t package to our staff which is FULLY paid for by the dealership and great pay rates! Please for- ward your resume to: ryanpeterson@ gusbrown.com ROOFING SERVICE Con- tractor able to do the follow- ing: shingle, small repairs, vents, skylights, valley's, able to measure roof and draw diagrams. Must have clean driving record, needs own transportation, able to drive truck w/dump trailer, deliver materials & clean up jobs. Please fax resume to 905-404-8767 or e-mail: burtonrooﬁ ng@hotmail.com TRANSPORT TRUCK ME- CHANIC (310T) Req'd: com- puter literate, completion of college or technical training, appropriate credentials & certiﬁ cations, 5+ yrs exp as Heavy Equipment/Diesel Me- chanic, valid driver's license, proven mechanical abilities in hydraulics & electrical. Email: human resources@dlenv.com Office Help CONTROLLER/OFFICE MANAGER required. Re- sponsibilities: managing ac- counting/administrative func- tions. Qualiﬁ cations: senior level management skills, min. 5 years experience, full accounting knowledge & exp. A/P, A/R, collections, Payroll, accounting to Trial balance. Self-starter with excellent in- terpersonal communication skills and have an unyielding positive attitude. We offer competitive salary accompa- nied by beneﬁ ts, including proﬁ t sharing, commensurate with experience/qualiﬁ ca- tions. Please email resume with salary expectations.: ajax42111@gmail.com Only those selected for an in- terview will be contacted. Classifi eds News Advertiser To Place an Ad Call: 905-683-0707 Or Toronto Line: 416-798-7259 localmarketplace.ca • Email: classifieds@durhamregion.com Place your ad at 905-683-5110 durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • April 28, 201128 AP Building a f u t u r e ! w w w .m i llergroup.cawwwwwppccaaa Miller Waste Systems Inc., a division of The Miller Group of Companies, is a diversified waste recycling company with operations throughout Canada. Our Pickering location currently requires... Shop Foreman Afternoon shift (2:30 p.m. — Midnight) You will manage the day-to-day operation of the afternoon shift as well as the midnight shift if applicable. You will dispatch service, tire and tow calls as well as follow up and track out sourced work. You will lead, coach and mentor staff to ensure that the fleet staff is adhering to standard operating, safety procedures and company policies and will also develop, implement, and maintain processes, procedures, and programs to improve safety, productivity, and profitability. You will maintain a clean and organized work place as well as liaison with drivers and operations to ensure the completion of work orders in a timely fashion and fill in for the District Maintenance Manager when necessary. You have a 310T Truck & Coach mechanic’s licence. You will have the ability to diagnose and rectify faults and experience in repairing hydraulic and electrical systems. Computer knowledge and excellent interpersonal and communication skills are a must. Your ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment is key as well as working in a team environment. You must be available to work late when trucks are behind schedule, and you may be required to work weekends and holidays as well are flexible with the hours of work. Miller Waste Systems, Human Resources, 8050 Woodbine Ave., Markham, Ontario L3R 2N8 Fax: 905-475-6396 E-mail: david.freemantle@millergroup.ca :HWKDQNDOODSSOLFDQWVKRZHYHURQO\WKRVHVHOHFWHGIRUDQLQWHUYLHZZLOOEHFRQWDFWHG "This Week" currently has a full time opportunity as a District Representative, available for a suitable candidate that has initiative to work well on their own, be innovative, creative, and work well with youth carriers. Position Accountabilities: ● Desire to provide excellence to existing and prospective customers. ● Resolution to all customer concerns from the ﬁ rst point of contact. ● Ensure that all newspapers, inserts and other distribution products are delivered in a timely manner and ensure excellent quality delivery is maintained. ● Recruit new carriers and ensure that all routes are covered, terminating contracts where appropriate. ● Continuing to prospect for new prospective carriers ● Maintain all service records concerning carriers and routes. ● Maintain accurate and current distribution records and total market coverage ﬁ les ● Occasionally, prepare and deliver newspapers when required. Competencies/Skills and Experience: ● Customer service ● Proﬁ cient in multi-tasking ● Solid Team contributor ● Working knowledge of Microsoft Ofﬁ ce programs ● Excellent verbal and written communication skills ● Ability to work within a fast-paced, deadline oriented environment ● Previous experience in a newspaper environment an asset ● Problem solver ● Physical activity - walking, lifting up to 30 Ibs ● Reliable vehicle and valid driver's license required ● Strong leadership skills All interested candidates should forward their resume no later than May 6th, 2011 to "This Week" Newspaper 845 Farewell St. Oshawa, Ont., L1H-7L5 Attn: Susanne Thompson Or email: sthompson@durhamregion.com We thank you for your interest but only those candidates receiving an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please. English and Bilingual (Fr/Eng) Customer Service Advisors wanted. CAREER FAIR Thursday, May 5th, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. 95% of our management team began their career in a position like this. START YOURS TODAY! 1189 Colonel Sam Drive, Oshawa, ON L1H 8W8 www.minacs.adityabirla.com SERVICE 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 Genelle Williams or anyone knowing her whereabouts contact Ian Ball, Paralegal 905-824-3883 Regarding the failed purchase of a property known as 53 Dooley Cres, Ajax. Are you Offering a Summer Camp for Kids? Join the Annual Summer Camps Show at Pickering Town Centre Sat. May 14th, 2011 Call 905.683.5110 ext 228 for more show info General Help Sales Help & Agents EXPERIENCED SALESREP required for Bennett Power Sports. Must be familiar with Motorcycles, ATVs, Snow- mobiles and Seadoos. Please email resumes to Bennettmarine@rogers.com or drop off at 701 Brock St. North, Whitby. General Help Hospital/Medical /Dental FULL-TIME RECEPTIONIST required for Dental ofﬁ ce in Whitby. Minimum 2 years Dental experience. Tracker and Assisting background an asset. Individual must be team-oriented and self motivated. Email resume to: newdentaljob@hotmail.com General Help Hospital/Medical /Dental KINESIOLOGIST/ CARDIAC TECH/ MEDICAL TECH/RN, part time, experienced in Holter, Stress Test, EKG for clinic in Whitby. Email: cardio13@bellnet.ca or Fax: 905-668-8778. LEVEL II DENTAL ASSIST- ANT and DENTAL RECEP- TIONIST required. Approx 28 hours weekly. Please drop off resume to: 169 Simcoe St. N. Oshawa. or fax 905- 433-0720 General Help Hospital/Medical /Dental MEDICAL CLINIC requires part-time administrative as- sistant for maternity leave. Some evenings/weekends. Experience in York-Med bill- ings a deﬁ nite asset. medicalhr@hotmail.com. Private SalesP BEAUTIFUL, 4 BEDROOM brick home, garage; 60'x150' lot. Northwest Oshawa. Many upgrades. Finished recroom, kitchenette. New gas furnace. Just move in. Price $489,900. Tel. 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General Help 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. NEW COMMERCIAL space available, summer 2011. Prime location in downtown Port Perry on the corner of Mary/Perry St. across from Liquor store. Within walking distance to down town. 3000 Sq.ft available, but can be di- vided. Call 905-718-2929. 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! 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Legal Notices RegistrationR Apartments & Flats for RentA WHITBY, 216 POWELL RD. beautiful one bedroom apart- ment, top ﬂ oor, in a unique owner occupied triplex; ﬁ re- place, balcony, includes utilities and cable. no pets/non smoker. Parking for one car only. Suitable for professional/mature/ retired/person. lst/last, $975 per mo. lease. Available June lst / July lst. 905-721- 1010 or 416-580-2867. Ref- erences required. 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. 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(4) Falls- view Casino. Never worn, in cases - most need a battery. 905-839-8756. 24" JOHN DEERE radio controlled tractor Model 15778, like new, in original box, original price $130, ask- ing $90 obo. (905)683-2069 4 DININGROOM chairs, $20; (905)239-5166 70, 45'S RECORDS. Various artists from the 60's such as Elvis Presley, The Beatles. All in good condition. Of in- terest to collectors. $250. 905-686-5019. ANTIQUE SEWING machine $150 (905)837-2656 BED, ALL new Queen ortho- pedic, mattress, box spring in plastic, cost $900, selling $275. Call (416)779-0563 Blue NEKO anti-bacterial and deodorant soap. 1 box of 6 for $22. Call 647- BET-1637 BRITISH P1888 MARK I 2nd type Bayonnet with oil hole. Used in Boar War and WWI. Made by Wilkinson Sword/1896. No Scabbard. $75. 905-839-8756. CARPETS, LAMINATE & VINYL SALE! I have 1000 of yards for sale! Free under- pad with installation. Free Estimates. Guaranteed Lowest Prices. Big or small jobs, I do it all! Lexus Floor- ing, Call Mike 905-431-4040 CEDAR CHEST 35 yrs old $175.00; Corner computer desk/chair $100.00; Wall unit/TV stand $75.00; An- tique dining room set/china cabinet, buffet, table/6 chairs $650.00; Vision VT-50 Tele- scope/ﬁ nder scope, com- pass, table top tripod/carry- ing case, brand new $85.00. All good condition/prices ne- gotiable. 905-725-6705. CHURCH PEW, hardwood, 5ft. 1890's. $250. (905)683- 6638 DININGROOM SET, (small size) wood, brown, hutch w/glass 72"lx54"w, table 63lx40"w, 6 chairs w/light pink cushions (2 w/arm rests), good condition. $200. (647)704-3796 (905)205- 0749 ELECTRIC SNOW Blower. 20in. Bought last year used once $100 obo. 647-835- 9596. Westney/Kingston Rd. EVOLUTION WALKER for person under 5 feet. Hand brakes, seat, removable basket, folds easily. New $400. Now $99 o.b.o. Photos available. Contact easson3887@rogers.com 905-427-8269 FLOOR VASES (2) $20; Large sheepskin rug $20. (905)239-5166 FOR SALE Steel rooﬁ ng and Siding 29 gauge galvalume $68 per square 40 year painted $98 per square ask about lower priced sale items Call Barr Steel Sales 705-723-8080 www.sbsteel.ca HIGH CHAIR Greco, white w/tilt option. $30. (905)420- 9459 HIGH SPEED Internet Solu- tions If Others Have Said No!.. We’ll Get You Connect- ed Anywhere! 25 Years Ex- perience. Family Business. Call Now 1-800-903-8777 HOME GYM. York Trim Mate III 2001, new condition, hard- ly ever used. Retailed $600+ asking $225-obo. Phone 905-420-1557 HOMEMADE DOUBLE bed- spread, pillow shams w/lace, matching tablecloth, mauve & blue ﬂ oral print. $40. (905)839-8785 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 LAWNMOWER 5-hp $65, (905)837-2656 Coming EventsC Articles for SaleA 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, 2011 models, fully loaded, full warranty, new in plastic, cost $8000, sacriﬁ ce $3,900. 416-779- 0563. LADIES DRESS, size 14, (lined) off pink, light material w/attached pattern over blouse, Suits wedding/for- mal occasion $15. (905)839- 8785 LARGE DINING TABLE 7ft x 4ft, 6ins, w/8 chairs, $250., all in excellent condi- tion like new. Can't ﬁ t in our smaller house. 647-835- 9596 Westney/Kingston Rd. LARGE WALNUT VANITY. Marble top, about 1880, ex- cellent condition. Asking $200. (905)683-6638 OAK KITCHEN table w/4 chairs, round with 2 extra leaf's. like new $250. (905)420-9459 OBUS FORME Lowback Backrest Support. Brand new! Only $50. Call 647- BET-1637 OFFICE FURNISHINGS For Sale from Closed Doctor's Ofﬁ ce: Filing Cabinets: 42" lateral 5 drawers, 36" lateral 5 drawers,Reception area: 5 lounge chairs, bench seat, corner tables. Oak Desk 72" x 36". Secretary single ped- estal desk 60"x30" with re- turn 40"x20" and matching computer station 41"x41" Guest chairs, workstation chairs. More. Leon 905 263-2212; loubserleon@gmail.com. Photos available. PAIN RELIEF TS-1211 Digi- tal TENS machine in carrying case. Brand new! Only $50. Call 647-BT-1637 PLAYGROUND KIT. Brand new outdoor Swing N Slide- Skyfort/Skyscraper no wood/nails. Retail $250+ asking $125-obo. Phone 905-420-1557 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. SCROLL SAW $75 (905)837-2656 SETTEE and 2 matching chairs. Velour covering, very sturdy & good condition. $250. (905)420-9459 SILVER DOLLARS & ﬁ fty cent pieces for sale, all 1967 and older. $22 and $11 Call after 4pm Friday. 647 280 2658 Pickering STEEL BUILDINGS 30x40, 50x100 - Others. 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Kaylene and Jessica would like to welcome new and existing clients to there new location at Signature Hair Studio. 116 Green St, Whitby - 905-430- 8787. Bring in this ad and receive a free wash & style. (1 per person) Exp. Aug 31.11. 13th Birthday Seth "Bubba" Mantifel is 13, you're kidding me right? Believe it, it's true. We are very proud of you and your great sense of humour, makes you even more enjoy- able to be around. So on April 26th Give Seth a HOLLA! Love you much! Daddy-o, Jacquelynne, Jader, Nay, Jessica, John & Ellah Engagement The families of Carley Senkowski and Jay Crann are pleased to announce their recent engagement and upcoming marriage. Ceremony to take place at the Norway Bay Golf Club, Quebec, on Sept 17, 2011. Best wishes to you both. Upcoming Wedding Glen & Brenda Garden of Bowmanville announce with joy, the upcoming marriage of their daughter Jamie-Lyne to Texas Wheeler, son of Texas. A & Beverly Wheeler of Bowmavnille. Wedding to take place May 21st, 2011. 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Competing in Division 2/Tier 3, the Attack started out on a losing note, falling in a three-set match to the Kitchener Predators. The girls managed to turn things around with a win in the second match against the Waterloo Tigers, but the final match of the first night proved to be a big challenge with a two-game loss to the Etobicoke 381 team. Although the second day also started off on a low note against Storm Tsunami, losing two games back to back, the Attack girls man- aged to quickly turn it around and win their next two matches in six games against Vista and Barrie Elites. On the final day, the girls worked their way through three matches, a total of nine games, beating out the KW Predators, Pegasus Nitro and Peterborough Thunder to get themselves into the gold-medal match against DRVC 13U. After dropping the first set to their Durham rivals, the Attack girls fought back and dug deep to win the next two, claiming the title. The team looks forward to the nationals in Sherbrooke in May. VOLLEYBALL Attack Red takes provincial gold SUBMITTED PHOTO KITCHENER -- The Durham Attack Red 14U girls’ volleyball team brought home the Division 2/Tier 3 gold medal from the provincial championships. Pictured, from left, back row: Dara Karakolis, Felicia Piccattoli, Jaelyn Jarrett, Tiffany Quaye, Megan Cranfield, coach Troy Neill; middle: Kristen O’Neill, Grace Dionne, Erika Gordon, Maddison Neill; front: Alexandria Kaminski, Madison Marsh Collis. GYMNASTICS Pickering Athletic Centre gymnasts reach podium in Orangeville meet ORANGEVILLE -- Invitation- al athletes from the Pickering Athletic Centre have been busy, attending their second competi- tion of the season in Orangeville. Their results are: Level 2 age 8 Kaylen Usher Bronze score vault, gold score bars, merit score beam, gold score floor, silver score overall Level 3 age 9 Group A Jada Layne 2nd vault, 4th bars, 3rd beam, 2nd floor, 2nd overall Alexandra Facchini 6th vault, 2nd bars, 1st beam, 5th floor, 4th overall Level 3 age 9 Group B Zoe Degrace 2nd vault, 3rd bars, 5th beam, 2nd floor, 2nd overall Mackenzie Sparks 5th vault, 2nd bars, 2nd beam, 4th floor, 3rd overall Level 3 age 10 Group B Kimora Richardson 1st vault, 1st bars, 1st beam, 1st floor, 1st over- all Level 3 age 10 Group C Kirstin Collins 6th vault, 3rd bars, 1st beam, 3rd floor, 1st over- all Level 3 age 11 Veronica Large 1st vault, 2nd bars, 3rd beam, 5th floor, 2nd overall Level 4 age 11 Amy DeSousa 2nd vault, 1st bars, 3rd beam, 2nd floor, 1st overall Rachel Waldriff 7th vault, 3rd bars, 2nd beam, 6th floor, 5th overall Level 4 age 12 Katie Graham 3rd vault, 4th bars, 6th beam, 5th floor, 5th overall. Publishing Friday May 6 Deadline Tuesday May 3 Mother’s Day Tributes For further information please call our Classifi ed Sales Representative 905-683-5110 Tor. Line 1-416-798-72591-416-798-7259 ● Interlock Steps ● Walls ● Walkways ● Patio's Custom design's that suit your budget Expert Installation guaranteed 905-440-4400 MURPHY’S HOME SERVICES Decks, Fences, Sheds, Renovations, Basements, Interlocking Brick Repair, To-Do-List Over 25 years Experience For all your reno needs call James (905) 706-7273 GRASS CUTTING $20 & up per cut by professionals RANGER LANDSCAPING PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Residential and Commercial Weekly grass cutting and trimming, spring cleanups, gardening design & fl ower planting Fertilization & Aeration Also Tree Services “Excellent rates and excellent service” Guaranteed! (905)686-9444 (416)806-1808 Home Improvement DECKS Free Estimates! Free Design! Highest Quality! 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Small repairs to full overhauls! 647-201-5166 www.evelynrenos.com Gardening, Supply, LandscapingG Home Improvement 905-409-9903 Gardening, Supply, LandscapingG Home Improvement M & M Construction Bathrooms Decks Windows Ceramic Floors & Backsplashes All work guaranteed (905)239-4368 Home Improvement SPARTAN ROOFING Residential Re-roofi ng Specialist ● Soffi t ● Facia ● Eavestrough Repairs of all kinds Quality Workmanship Affordable Rates Guaranteed Call NOW for Spring Specials (905)240-2772 TRENTVIEW CONSTRUCTIONS Est 2002 Specializing In: Decks & Fence Installation Kevin 905-925-2507 Alan 416-553-6515 Painting & Decorating PAINTING WALLPAPERING ✦ Reasonable Rates ✦ Interior ✦ Exterior Over 30 years Experience 905-725-9884 Painting & Decorating TMS PAINTING & DECOR Interior & Exterior European Workmanship Fast, clean, reliable service (905)428-0081 Moving & Storage Apple Moving Dependable & Reliable Good Rates 24-hour Service Licensed/Insured (905)239-1263 (416)532-9056 Gardening, Supply, LandscapingG Decorative Concrete Edging ● Gardens ● Driveways ● Manufactured On site B & L CURBING by Nemisz (905)666-4452 www.blcurbing.ca JAMIESON, John - Suddenly while on vaca- tion in Barbados on Thursday, April 14, 2011 at the age of 61. Beloved husband of Carol. Wonderful father to Brad, and Anne (Colin O'Connor). Loving son of Dr. Bill and Marion Jamieson. Dear brother of Lori (Kerri), Bill (Tina), Mary (Dave), Sue (Jim), and Andrew (Diane). Dear son-in-law to Scott Moss and brother-in-law to Lorraine (Brian) and Brian. Fondly remembered by his many nieces, nephews, family, and friends. During his career, John held positions at PriceWater- houseCoopers, Quebecor/The Toronto Sun, and Investor's Group. Always an active per- son, he enjoyed skiing, playing tennis, basketball, and golfi ng. He also volunteered his time with FOOTPRINTS autism respite services and Dunbarton-Fairport United Church. The family will receive friends at the McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Old Kingston Rd., Pickering Village (Ajax) 905- 428-8488 from 1to 3 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, April 29th. The funeral service will be held at Dunbarton-Fairport United Church, 1066 Dunbarton Rd., Pickering on Saturday, April 30th at 11 a.m. Cremation to follow. If so desired, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation (www.heartandstroke.on.ca) or FOOTPRINTS (www.footprints4autism.org) would be appreciated. Online condolences may be placed at www.mceachniefuneral.ca Death Notices In Memoriams BUSINESS ANDSERVICE DIRECTORY Place your ad at 905-683-5110 durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • April 28, 201131 AP To reserve your booth space call Audrey at: 905-426-4676 ext. 257 adewit@durhamregion.com Pickering Recreation Complex 1867Valley Farm Rd., Pickering Saturday, April 30, 2011 9am - 4pm EDUCATION ENTERTAINMENT SHOPPING Great For:Expectant Parents • Families with infants Families with toddlers and children up to age 7 Grandparents • Caregivers Anyone involved with raising a young child FREE Shows FREE loot bags & resource directory (first 500 only) FREESeminars $3.00 Admission Children FREE FREE Face painting by PixiedustCONTESTS WIN! 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Representative financing example based on 2011 Kia Soul/Forte5/Forte Sedan/Forte Koup with a selling price of $17,679/$18,184/$17,484/$20,584 [includes delivery and destination fees ($1,650/$1,455/$1,455/$1,455), $34 OMVIC fee, EHF (tires) and $100 air conditioning tax (where applicable)] financed at 0% APR for 60/48/60/36 months. Monthly payments equal $294.65/$378.83/$291.40/$571.77, with a down payment/equivalent trade of $0. Cost of borrowing is $0, for a total obligation of $17,679/$18,184/$17,484/$20,584. Other taxes, registration, insurance, licensing and PPSA ($79) are excluded. Retailer may sell for less. See dealer for full details. ♦“Don’t Pay for 90 Days” on select models (90-day payment deferral) applies to purchase financing offers on 2011 Forte, 2011 Forte Koup, 2011 Forte5, 2011 Rio, 2011 Rio5, 2011 Rondo and 2011 Soul models on approved credit (OAC). No interest will accrue during the first 60 days of the finance contract. 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