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Home My WebLink AboutNA2011_05_06 KRISTEN CALIS kcalis@durhamregion.com PICKERING -- A visit to Dunbarton High School’s 50th anniversary will be like a walk through time. The high school will celebrate the mile- stone on Saturday, May 14 with a number of events to help alumni of all years reminisce about their younger days at the Pickering school. “The entire reunion is taking place at the school,” says principal Carol Maher-Hawken, something she says is unique for reunions. “Pretty much the whole school will be open.” Pickering school turns the big 5-0 DUNBARTON HIGH SCHOOL HAS GIANT REUNION MAY 14 JASON LIEBREGTS / METROLAND PICKERING -- Dunbarton High School students are gearing up for the school’s 50th anniversary celebrations. Leadership class students, including Brandon Eno, Holly Davidson and Kysa Bashir, have been sorting vintage items to display for the event. 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While the job took much of his free time, he enjoyed standing up for local resi- dents on Parliament Hill. “For me, the public ser- vice is always the greatest honour anyone can have bestowed on them,” he said. While he would have preferred residents to cast votes in his favour Monday night, he thanked the community for nearly two decades of support. “I’ve had 18 years of uninterrupted support and that’s nothing to sneeze at,” he said. And he wishes his successor the best and hopes residents will give Mr. Chisu a little leeway while he’s getting used to his demanding new job. “He’s a very, very fine human being,” he said. Mr. McTeague isn’t sure what will be next for him once his offices are cleared out, but he’s sure something will come along. “It’s hard to make a busy man unbusy,” he said. “I will find something, there’s no doubt. I will be open to what the future may bring.” Having gotten married just five days before being elected into office in 1993, he looks forward to being a full-time husband and father. He also hopes to help rebuild the Liberal party, Over 200 Stores & Services H&M Gap La Senza Sirens Roots Zellers American Eagle Outfitters Urban Behavior Sears Olsen Europe Aéropostale La Vie en Rose Coach Boathouse Dynamite Nygård Reitman’s Payless ShoeSource Bath & Body Works Tristan the Bay Suzy Shier ALDO Modern Touch Hair Salon & Spa pickeringtowncentre.com Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 8th Find fashions and accessories to make Mom smile. As an extra treat, spend $100 at Pickering Town Centre and pick up a FREE*Le Angélique Hair Products Kit including: Serum, Silicone Oil and Serum Cream from Modern Touch Hair Salon & Spa. 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I’m planning what to do tomorrow, much less what to do several years from now.” As for fellow outgoing Ajax-Pickering MP, Mark Hol- land, he calls him an “asset to the Liberal party. “This is not the last we’ve heard of Mr. Holland,” he said. “His voice in Parliament has only been muted temporar- ily.” It was an electoral hurricane very few could withstand. Dan McTeague, outgoing Pickering-Scarborough East MP DAN MCTEAGUE PICKERING -- A lone bandit fled after robbing a Pickering credit union at gunpoint Wednesday morning. No one was injured during the heist at the Meridian Credit Union on Kingston Road at about 9:40 a.m. The suspect, a black man believed to be in his 20s, was armed with a handgun when he demanded cash, Durham police said. An investigation continues. POLICE Pickering credit union robbed at gunpoint durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • May 6, 20114 AP LEASING IS BACK!LEASING IS BACK! 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Similar to the Daily Bread Food Bank in Toronto, Feed the Need acts as a central dis- tribution hub that sends donated food to 45 food banks, shelters, soup kitchens and out- reach centres in Durham Region. Ms. Brittain says several factors are putting pressure on local food banks including the rising cost of food, the fact that it’s too early in the year for people to grow their own food and cash-strapped students who start to run out of loan money by this point in the year. An estimated 41 per cent of food bank recip- ients are children, while 56 per cent have a serious illness or disability. About 20 per cent are adults who have jobs, but still can’t afford to put food on the table, often described as the working poor. Ms. Brittain is challenging Durham resi- dents to organize food drives or fundraisers at work, in their neighbourhood or through a service club or social group they belong to. 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May 14 9am to 1pm Headphones Refurbished - Scratch’N Dent - Discontinued - Samples - Open Box Fundraising campaign for $4.6-million initiative to start soon KEITH GILLIGAN kgilligan@durhamregion.com OSHAWA -- In four years, 24 families will be homeowners courtesy of Habitat for Humanity Durham. The organization announced a 24-unit townhouse project, dubbed CentreTowne, to be built at Centre and Royal streets in Oshawa. It’s the biggest project yet for Habitat Dur- ham, as it’s built two single-family homes, one in Oshawa and the other in Uxbridge. During a ceremony Wednesday to announce the project, Mary Bone, Habitat Durham executive director, told the crowd of about 100 the project provides “affordable home owner- ship” for 24 families. “It’s what we’re about. It’s breaking the cycle of poverty,” Ms. Bone said. “It’s a hand up and not a handout.” Each family would be buying its home at fair market value, with a zero-interest loan. Mort- gage payments are geared to 25 per cent of the gross annual income, she noted. Buying the home promotes pride in owner- ship, Ms. Bone said. The Oshawa project will be built in four stages. Some site preparation work will be done this year, with the ground being broken on the first phase next spring. It will take four years to complete the project, she said in an interview. The project will cost $4.6 million, so Habitat has to raise that amount. A fundraising cam- paign will begin shortly, she said. “We are going to hit everyone in the capital campaign, so get ready. Here we come,” Ms. Bone told the audience. In an interview, Ms. Bone said the 24 fami- lies will be selected on an application basis and they have to meet “specific criteria. There has to be a need. They’re under-housed, in a rental unit in bad condition,” she said, adding housing affordability is another criteria. The family also has to be willing to partner with Habitat, giving “500 hours of sweat equi- ty,” Ms. Bone noted, adding the family has to be “part of the process, be part of Habitat. “When the community helps build a house for you, you can’t help but feel the need to give back,” Ms. Bone said. “This is huge. It’s been our dream always to get into multi-units as quick as we could,” she said. The Oshawa house built by Habitat is owned by Ken and Diane Nolan. They were at the announcement, as were their youngest children, Chelsea, 11, and Seleen, 9. Missing were their older children, Kapri, 17 and Aus- tin, 16. Mr. Nolan said the down payment for their house was “sweat equity”, or volunteering to help build their house. Families have to put in 500 hours, but the Nolans did 750 hours, Mr. Nolan noted. His health is questionable, so how much he can do on the new project isn’t known. Mr. Nolan is waiting on a double lung transplant. “If that doesn’t interfere, I’ll be here.” Pastor Ford Quinlan addressed the audi- ence Wednesday, saying, “This is a wonder- ful event for Oshawa and the Durham Region. We dedicate this community of hope for 24 families. The message here today is hope is here in Oshawa and the Durham Region. There’s hope for the future, for tomorrow.” Page 6 - Today’s editorial SHELTER Habitat announces 24-unit Durham project FEDERAL ELECTION Thanks to Mark, hello to Chris To the editor: So, we have a new MP in Ajax and Pickering. In the meantime we should say a big thank you to Mark Holland. No matter whether we voted Liberal or not, he has been a very good representative in the House of Commons and deserves a big thank you for his years spent there on our behalf. He has been an MP who stayed in touch with his constituents and was always acces- sible and honest in his words. As for our newbie, he has big shoes to fill and hopefully will follow suit and be as vis- ible to us as he gets to know us and as we get to know him. Once again, a big thank you to Mr. Hol- land. Good luck. Kathleen Slater Ajax *** To the editor: The fact that Stephen Harper won his majority with a five per cent increase in the popular vote and that a full 60 per cent of us voted for left-leaning parties underline the gross inequities in the way our democ- racy works. Even with a majority, the Conservatives still do not represent the views or princi- ples of most Canadians. Giving the NDP status as the official opposition will only serve to further polar- ize this country. The Liberals took a beat- ing, none more so than Michael Ignatieff, a Rhodes scholar, a truly exceptional, sin- cere and accomplished man, brought to his knees by two years of scurrilous, relent- less character assassination and a frac- tured left. The result was inevitable -- coming right up the middle, a default victory for Mr. Harper. Folks, there’s a runaway train bear- ing down on us at full throttle. An unfet- tered Harper, controlling both Houses, will make this country unrecognizable in four years. We can’t say we weren’t warned. Jonathan O’Mara Whitby *** To the editor: I would just like to remind the NDP that here in Oshawa, the autoworkers moved out a long time ago. With big raises over the years and employee discounts, autoworkers moved east and north. Yes, a lot of factory jobs were lost, but somehow, even during the hard times when the factories were idled, Oshawa managed to survive. It didn’t become a ghost town as many thought. Jobs were created in other sec- tors. The NDP rolls into town every election assuming they have a shoo-in candidate their brothers and sisters will elect. We are all lucky to have avoided that tax pitfall. L.G. Millikin Oshawa PRIORITIES Fields seem to matter more than students To the editor: For the past three weeks, due to inclem- ent weather, many high school sports have been denied use of the fields whether it is by the authority of the Town or by the prin- cipal of their school. Since the start of the season, all three of our games have been cancelled. We understand the importance of keep- ing the field in good condition but at this point we as students and coaches feel that these cancellations have gotten out of con- trol. I would like to stress that our tax dollars go into these fields to improve the athlet- ic ability of students in Whitby, and at this point the field is taking priority over the needs of students. We are paying for fields and get little use. Most teachers say that I am wasting my time because I am fighting an uphill bat- tle, but this kind of thinking is disappoint- ing because we live in a country where we are encouraged to stand up for what we believe in. 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All content copyright WE THINK... email responses to newsroom@durhamregion.com Editorial Opinions durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • May 6, 20116 AP Building dreams one home at a time in Durham It’s fitting that Habitat for Humanity is undertaking its most ambitious afford- able housing construction project to date in the region after two years of establish- ing a presence here. The international charity announced this week it plans to build a 24-unit town- house project in Oshawa at an eye-pop- ping cost of $4.6 million. The project comes after two other Habitat for Human- ity builds in Durham -- one in Uxbridge and another in Oshawa -- and will one day be home to 24 Durham Region fam- ilies who otherwise wouldn’t have much hope of home ownership. This project, scheduled to be built in phases, expects to break ground next year. In the meantime, residents from across Durham Region are encouraged to help out where they can, either through donat- ing to the build (100 per cent of money raised for the project will be spent on the project), or by volunteering some of their skills to help make it a reality. Alternative- ly, residents across Durham can lend their support at one of Habitat’s two ReStore locations to help fund the administra- tive costs associated with furthering local projects. As Pastor Ford Quinlan noted this week at the event to announce the Habitat build, it will be a place “where dreams come true and there is life and joy.” But, it’s important to note, the benefi- ciaries of the project aren’t getting any- thing for ‘free’. Each homeowner is select- ed after meeting specific criteria and must be willing to provide 500 hours of ‘sweat equity’ by actively participating with the organization on this build and others, if necessary. Each family pays fair market value for their home with a zero-interest loan. Mortgage payments are geared to income levels. In the end, families are able to realize their dream of home ownership, build equity in their investment and enjoy the pride that comes with having a little cor- ner of the world to call their own. Here’s hoping residents across Durham Region help raise awareness and funds for this worthy project. Habitat for Humanity has made a new home in Durham and is taking a long- term view to address, in its own way, the issue of housing affordability. Surely res- idents across the region will not only acknowledge its positive presence, but work together to help make its projects a success. durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • May 6, 20117 AP THANK YOU AJAX-PICKERINGTHANK YOU AJAX-PICKERING This is to thank you all for providing living proof that our democracy is so very strong. To all those who volunteered, scrutineered, organized, oversaw, put up signs, canvassed, dropped, drove, walked, voted and/or took an interest in this last federal election, I would like to thank you for your dedication, for making it the exciting race that it was. TothevolunteersonourcampaignandtoourConservativesupporters,Iwouldliketoextendaspecialword of gratitude:through all the elements,not to mention over weeks and months,you astonished Hedvig and I with your commitment. We are honoured by your sacrifices and deeply in your debt. Theresultistrulyhumblingforafirst-timeMP-elect. Wordscannotexpressmygratitudefortheteamwork we saw in action. But I would also like to renew my tribute to incumbent Mark Holland, who served this riding with passion and dedication over seven years. Now the hard work begins for all the members of this new Parliament of Canada. There will soon be a budget to pass, a legislative agenda to shape, and local issues to advance. As this work begins, I look forward to working with each and every citizen of this great constituency to make sure we come together as never before to make our voice heard and to take action for the greater good of the community we are so proud to call home. Thanks once again for the confidence you have shown in me. Do stay in touch with your comments and ideas. I look forward to working tirelessly with you all to achieve the results we all seek. Authorized by the CFO for the Ajax-Pickering Conservative Electoral District Association Warm regards, Chris Alexander MP-Elect for Ajax-Pickering info@chrisalexander.ca 905-231-1579 To all the voters of Ajax-Pickering! ANTIQUEROADSHOW Saturday,May14th•1-4pm Hostedat ChartwellSelectPickeringCityCentre Haveyourantiquesverbally appraisedbyDavidHughes, ownerofHarvestAntiques. Limit1itemappraisedperperson. 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Nick doesn't have any dogs himself, but says he has a lot of experience with his rela- tives' pups. He plans to charge $20 per hour. He lives in the Bay Ridges area. Those inter- ested in buying a game or helping with his fundraiser can call 289-928-0223. FUNDRAISER Pickering kid sells video games for SickKids hospital NICK WILSON PICKERING -- Now that gardening season is in full swing, the Pickering Horticultural Society has some busy days ahead. This Saturday, May 7, from 9 to 11 a.m., the society’s annual plant sale will take place at Esplanade Park, One The Espla- nade. Knowledgeable gardeners will be on hand to share their expertise during the annual event. On Saturday, May 14, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Pickering Horticultural Society will host its annual flower show. Residents can either enter the show or just come by to see the flowers. The many categories range from beginner to advanced in hor- ticulture, and cover everything from tulips to container gardening. 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Former rugby players from all decades will strap on some gear and hit the field at 2:30 p.m. “It’s going to just be a fun game,” Ms. Maher- Hawken says. Those not interested in the game can head inside to see the fashion show. A number of local stores have donated clothing for the event, which will fea- ture mostly current trends that students are excit- ed to model. The music and background images will be reminiscent of the past 50 decades, and the proceeds will fund breast cancer research. The current student council will host a barbe- cue throughout the after- noon. From 3:30 to 7 p.m., alum- ni can roll up their sleeves and have some fun at the “fun casino,” which will include favourite games such as blackjack and wheel of fortune. The principal expects the decade rooms, which will be designed to make visi- tors feel like they’ve have gone back in time, to be a big attraction. “We have all of the yearbooks, different artifacts we’ve found in the school, pictures they’d have had in that time frame,” says the principal. “Each room will have a living room from that decade.” The committee is still collecting items to add to the rooms -- anything from old photos to spirit wear -- and would appreciate any donations. The big attraction, an evening social that will fea- ture live music and finger foods, will begin at 7:30 p.m. A courtyard a number of alumni probably haven’t been in before will be licensed for the day. “We’ve always had a courtyard no one was allowed in,” she says, adding recent renovations have made it a nice space. Dunbarton is at 655 Sheppard Ave. Although parking is available, Ms. Maher-Hawken suggests people carpool or take taxis since a lot of people are attending. Those interested are encouraged to buy tickets ahead of time since they’re going fast. Prices will vary depending on the events alumni wish to attend. For more information: CALL 905-839-1125 ext. 318 (Kathy Forsythe) to donate items VISIT dunbarton50th.com (to buy tickets) • Shelley-Ann Brown -- silver-medal winner in the woman’s bob- sled competition in the 2010 Vancouver Olympics. • Vincent Chien -- director of the FitzGerald Academy (the educa- tion division for medical students at St. Michael’s Hospital in Toron- to). He is also a professor at University of Toronto Medical School. • Samantha Espie -- starred in many movies, television shows, plays and commercials. • Lisa Flood -- represented Canada as a swimmer at two Olympic Games (1992 Barcelona and 1996 Atlanta). • Jeff Geddis -- actor, starred as Mike Nesmith in the Monkees movie and as Matt Scott on the CBC television series Sophie. • Colleen Rintamaki -- Ten-time world champion in Scottish high- land dancing. She was world junior champion in her age group dur- ing her entire time at Dunbarton. • Lisa Simes -- gymnast who won two bronze medals at the 1994 Commonwealth Games in Victoria, B.C. for her vault and floor rou- tines. • Sarah Slean -- singer/songwriter/recording artist/actress. The for- mer student activity council president starred as Evelyn Dick in the movie Black Widow. • Jamie Robinson -- won the 2007 North American rock guitar championships. NOTABLE DUNBARTON HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNICOMMUNITY Pickering’s Dunbarton High School celebrates 50 years PICKERING’S from page 1 The entire reunion is taking place at the school. Dunbarton principal Carol Maher-Hawken durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • May 6, 201111 AP mattamyhomes.com All illustrations are artist’s concept. All dimensions are approximate. Prices, specifications, terms and conditions subject to change without notice. E.&O.E. 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But both are showing work and, with Sheri away, Taylor will be greeting guests at their home in Whitby and showing them around. She recently became the first youth member of the Oshawa Art Association. “I kind of was the reason it was brought forth (to the OAA execu- tive) so I’m quite honoured,” says Taylor, 16. “And being able to be more involved in the arts commu- nity.” She’s certainly earned her stripes. Taylor, in 2008, sold her first painting -- and her second and her third, as one patron bought all three at Brooklin Art in the Park. One of her works was chosen at Station Gallery’s recent Drawing for Art event. She’s still experimenting with styles and media, but her vibrant colours and sense of composition show an artist who’s hitting her stride. Sheri said Taylor could impress even when she was an infant, as she did when she produced a work as an 18-month-old. It’s not remarkable that she did it, but that the work was good. “It was actually a really well- structured piece, frameable,” Sheri says. Taylor credits her mom, who stayed at home with her when she was young, for getting her involved in art. She’s done batik, painting on silk, pencil drawings, pencil and crayon and recently has been get- ting into watercolours. “I think I’m still trying to find my style,” she says. Abstract art was a way of calm- ing her down as a youngster with ADHD. “She would come home stressed and a lot of her artwork was de- stressing,” Sheri says. She recalls saying to her daugh- ter once, “you’ve got to have something behind it, what does it mean?”, provoking an angry, “it doesn’t mean anything” reply from Taylor. “It was more just an expression kind of thing and not wanting to follow guidelines,” Taylor recalls. “I still do abstract but as I’ve got- ten more serious with it ... they do have a bit more realism in them.” Studio tour visitors can see a variety of her work on the tour stop at 1007 Walton Blvd. Apart from the tour, Taylor, her mom and artists Kim Mather and Meagan Mather have a joint show at the McLean Community Cen- tre in Ajax until the end of May. Taylor’s contributions include a few “sunglasses” pieces, a series of young women in shades. Tay- lor says they show her love of fash- ion, something she’s always been interested in. She notes a recur- ring theme is the colour of the sun- glasses, purple lenses with green frames. “I was always drawn to sunglass- es just because they have a real fashion edge to them,” she says. The McLean centre is at 95 Magill Dr. (at Westney Road). The studio tour is May 7 and 8 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day in Oshawa, Whitby and Claring- ton. To see who else is on the tour and where to find them, visit www. oshawaartassociation.com. RYAN PFEIFFER / METROLAND AJAX -- Whitby artist Taylor Gundry, 16, is the first youth member in the history of the Oshawa Art Association. She’s taking part in the OAA Spring Studio Tour this weekend. She also has work featured at the McLean Community Centre in Ajax, pictured here. BOOK LAUNCHES Durham authors speak of cottage life Book launch May 7 in Ajax AJAX -- It’s cottage season, and while a trip up north might not seem very palatable with all of the wet weather of late, a new book will help get you in the mood. Independent publisher Sunshine in a Jar Press is holding a launch for its first book on May 7 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Safari Bar and Grill (downstairs). From the Cottage Porch: An Anthol- ogy, edited by Jessica Outram and Ewa Krynski, features short stories, memoirs and poems by 31 Canadian writers, including a number of Durham authors. “Picnicking on the rocks of Geor- gian Bay, relocating an outhouse in Muskoka or catching tadpoles at Algon- quin Park, From the Cottage Porch captures the spirit of cottage country in Ontario,” states a press release. The launch features readings, live music and snacks. Safari is at 60 Randall Dr., west of Church Street, Ajax. Learn more at www.sunshineinajar. com. BOOK SIGNING Three Durham writers featured in anthology Book signing in Pickering Saturday PICKERING -- Three local authors in an all-Canadian collection are sign- ing copies of the book in Pickering this weekend. Vilma Blenman and Bonnie Bel- dan-Thomson, of Pickering, and Adele Simmons, of Whitby, will be at Michael’s Bookstore in Pickering on May 7. Enjoy hot apple cider and meet the authors who contributed to A Second Cup of Hot Apple Cider from noon to 5 p.m. “This all-Canadian collection reflects life in a First Nations’ commu- nity of the Far North, a remote farm on the Prairies, a multicultural kinder- garten in Toronto, a lonely highway in Nova Scotia, the isolation ward of a children’s hospital and more,” states a press release. “The short pieces -- each of which contains a complete story -- make it easy for readers to pick up the book and read something satisfy- ing when taking a break from their busy schedules.” Michael’s Bookstore is at 2200 Brock Rd. N. BOOKS AND AUTHORS Bill Humber coming to Ajax for breakfast AJAX -- Bill Humber is a local group’s guest on May 14. The Writers’ Community of Durham Region welcomes the author to its breakfast meeting at the Ajax Convention Centre. After the meeting, for an extra $10, attendees can take part in a mini-workshop, E-Publish- ing. Or WCDR members can pay $10 extra to attend a 15-minute, one-on-one blue-pencil session. These sessions must be booked and paid for in advance. The monthly breakfast meet- ing is from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Every- one attending must register in advance. Fees are $20 for mem- bers who pre-pay or $25 at the door. The non-member rate is $25 and must be pre-paid. Pre-register by 9 a.m. on May 11 online at www.wcdr.org, by phone at 905-686-0211 or by e-mail at breakfast@wcdr.org. The Centre is on Beck Crescent, just north of Hwy. 401 at Salem Road. durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • May 6, 201116 AP 900 Champlain Ave., Oshawa 905-723-4561 Hours: Mon.• Tues.• Wed. 10-6, Thurs.• Fri. 10-9, Sat. 10-6, Sun.11-5 www.furnituregalleries.ca *Credit equal to the value of the HST. Not valid on Floor Model Clearance or Best Value items. See store for details. QUALITY • SELECTION • VALUE MATTRESS GALLERY BLOWOUT! 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The Sault Ste. Marie native spent the first 38 years of her work- ing life as an elementary school teacher in her hometown. As it turns out, her father had been a craftsman, working in ceram- ics and wood, but the artistic bug didn’t bite Proulx until that fateful moment with the Van Gogh tile. She quickly launched into exper- iments with mosaic techniques and took courses in working with a variety of mosaic media in the GTA and as far afield as Halibur- ton. Initially, she made the typical utilitarian items such as trays, wall sconces and mirrors, many of them fashioned with broken plates (purchased from Good- will and similar stores), and then using vitreous tile and coloured glass, assembled in patterns and designs. Soon, however, she felt the urge to move beyond the craft of the genre into fine art, start- ing with a series of peace sign designs and, more recently, large abstract and scenic creations in coloured glass with antique win- dow frames. Proulx has shown her work in various juried and festival shows and has work displayed on a per- manent basis in the Maplestone Gallery in Creemore. She also dabbles in creative writing, pub- lishing her short stories where she can and participating in the get-togethers of a local Durham writers group. And, she is serious- ly considering offering her, now, professional expertise in classes for those in the region interested in mosaic art. See Gerri Proulx’s creations in the upcoming May 14 and 15 Dur- ham West Studio tour as she dis- plays her work with life partner Alpheus Jones in their Pickering home, 849 Sanok Dr., Pickering. Learn more about the tour, includ- ing where all of the stops are, at www.dwac.ca/spring.html. Allan O’Marra is a professional artist living and working in Ajax. For contact information go to www.allanomarra. com. Allan’s Artists PHOTO BY ALLAN O’MARRA PICKERING -- Gerri Proulx started on a mosaic project in her Pickering studio.LIVE MUSIC Tsunami relief concert in Pickering Carl Stedmond performs PICKERING -- Carl Stedmond takes the stage in Pickering this weekend. The Durham West Arts Centre presents the singer/songwriter in a fundraising concert for Japan tsunami relief on May 7. “Carl will sing a collection of old standards from Rod Stewart and the Beatles,” states a press release. “He will then move on to perform original songs of hope, harmony and peace from his highly-acclaimed album, The Diary of an Uneducated Man.” The concert is from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Pickering Public Library auditorium, One The Esplanade. The event also supports the Durham West Arts Centre. Tickets are $10 and available by calling Andrew at 647-297-4278 or Sashi at 905-428-9798. ANNOUNCEMENTS Port Perry film festival cancelled PORT PERRY -- The Port Perry Sil- ver Screen Film Festival has been can- celled. 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Finished top to bottom with gleaming hardwood floor, California shutters, pot lights, 2 fireplaces. Renovated kit with granite counter top, finished bsmt with bar, crown moldings, inground pool, deck & lots more. Come and see for yourself, you won’t regret it. THIS HOUSE HAS EVERYTHING cskeete@sutton.com • www.cecilskeete.comINDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED Sutton-group heritage realty Inc., Brokerage Brad Kelly Sports Editor bkelly@durhamregion.com durhamregion.com facebook.com/sportsdurhamregion twitter.com/scnewsdurhamSports durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • May 6, 201119 AP SWIMMING Ste. Marie to Gopher Minnesota Ajax Aquatic Club athlete signs scholarship SHAWN CAYLEY scayley@durhamregion.com WHITBY -- Devin Ste. Marie is swimming off to the United States. The Whitby resident and longtime member of the Ajax Aquatic Club has signed a nation- al letter of intent with the University of Min- nesota, ending a long process that saw some 50 schools show interest during the recruiting window. While going through the process is some- thing Ste. Marie says she has always dreamed about, even with it all said and done now, the 17 year old still has a hard time believing the reality of her situation. “I actually can’t really believe it still. It’s a really big accomplishment and something I’ve always looked to,” she said in a recent inter- view. “It was always one of my goals to get a scholarship. I can’t believe that it’s done. “It’s a big relief to have it signed and sent away. Now I know what I am doing next year.” Looking back on things, Ste. Marie says though deciding on her destination for the next four years was exciting, stressful and, at times, pain-staking, it also had an element of flattery to it. Such is the nature when some 50 schools from the United States are trying to land your talents -- for good reason considering Ste. Marie’s success over the years with AAC. “I got a bunch of calls the first week they were allowed to call. It was so exciting hearing from all these schools that were interested in me,” recalls Ste. Marie, who has been a mem- ber of the Ajax club since around the age of 12. “You don’t really know how many are out there. It was really cool to have them reach out to me.” In narrowing down her decision, Ste. Marie always had in the back of her mind that coach Kelly Kremer and Minnesota were the first to make contact with her and establish their interest. Minnesota was also the first formal visit to a campus that she made. While she also went on visits to Louisiana State and Penn State, the first impressions of Minnesota were lasting. “It just kind of fit that I would go there,” she says. As excited as Ste. Marie is to begin this next chapter in her life, the Golden Gophers seem just as thrilled that she’ll be joining them. “Devin fit in perfectly with our team dur- ing her visit to Minnesota last fall,” Krem- er explains in a press release on the school’s website. “She is a great butterfly and freestyle specialist who will help us fill the void left by a large graduating class of flyers and freesty- lers.” And while it was her swimming exploits that ultimately secured Ste. Marie the scholarship, she is the first to admit the road to success hasn’t been paved solely on her own. Ste. Marie pointed to the support of her par- ents and the guidance of coach Matt Bell at AAC for helping her reach the goal she has kept in mind since her elementary school days. SUBMITTED PHOTO WHITBY -- Devin Ste. Marie of the Ajax Aquatic Club recently signed a national letter of intent to attend the University of Minnesota on scholarship. The Whitby resident will join the Golden Gophers’ swim and diving team this fall. HOCKEY Ramieri signs with St. Thomas Tommies SAINT PAUL, MINN. -- Defenceman Joe Ramieri of the Pickering Panthers confirmed his commitment to play for the University of St. Thomas Tommies in Saint Paul, Minnesota beginning with the 2011-12 MIAC season. The six-foot-two, 210-pound native of Smithfield, Rhode Island, spent the 2010–2011 season with the Panthers where he finished second in scoring among the club’s defencemen. While logging significant minutes for the Pan- thers, the tough, stay-at-home defence- man was also a key figure on the Pan- thers top penalty-killing unit. By year end, Ramieri had numer- ous offers from top DIII schools and found St. Thomas to be the perfect aca- demic and athletic fit. “We are very excited that Joe has decided to commit to St. Thomas. Joe is an excellent student, hockey player, and, most importantly, he is a quality young man. We expect Joe to come to campus in the fall and make an impact with our program. Joe is a great addi- tion to the UST hockey family, and we look forward to having him here for the next four years,” said Parker Burgess, UST assistant coach. HOCKEY Pickering’s Brandon Robinson a top OHL prospect PICKERING -- Brandon Robinson will surely be glued to his computer screen Saturday morning. The 15-year-old Pickering resi- dent, like many hopefuls his age, will be watching intently as the 2011 Ontario Hockey priority selection plays out over the Internet and live at ontari- ohockeyleague.com starting at 9 a.m. Robinson, a six-foot-three for- ward with good skating ability and a knack for putting the puck in the net, is expected to be a first-round pick. “Big strong kid. Power forward. Can score some goals,” was the assessment given by Oshawa Gener- als coach and GM Chris DePiero when asked about the Toronto Junior Cana- diens product. “He is going to be one of those guys that is attractive to a lot of teams.” While playing this past season in the Greater Toronto Hockey League with the Junior Canadiens -- where he scored three goals in three games at the OHL Cup -- Robinson was also a member of the St. Mary Monarchs’ high school team that won the LOSSA championship. TRACK Felicien to compete in National Track League series PICKERING -- The National Track League has confirmed Perdita Felicien, the 2007 world championship silver medallist and two-time Olympian, will compete in three of five 2011 NTL meets. The Pickering native said of competing in the inaugural edition of the NTL: “It’s great to have an elite racing circuit in Canada. The NTL will help me prepare well for the 2011 world cham- pionships in Korea.” The 2010 world indoors silver medallist added, “Racing at home the year before the Olympic Games is going to be a treat. It’s always a pleasure to compete in Canada, the Canadi- an public and media have shown me so much support and appreciation over the years.” Felicien will compete in Edmonton Inter- national Track Classic June 29, Harry Jerome (Vancouver) International Track Classic July 1, Toronto International Games and NTL Final July 13. durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • May 6, 201120 AP Sunday, May 15, 2011 9am - 12pm Look for our flyer in today’s paper! Only in selected areas. See in store for complete details. FRIDAY FLYERS FRIDAY, MAY 6, 2011 * Delivered to selected house only *DR. 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While it’s evident that some holes on the blue-line will need to be filled with the departures of Calvin de Haan and Tony DeHart, along with the possibility that one or both of Scott Valentine and Dan Maggio may follow, DePiero assures he’ll tab the best player available when it comes time to announce their 16th overall selection. “We are going to evaluate each pick as its own. What happens in terms of what direction we go, forward or (defenceman) or goaltender, will be determined based on who has been taken,” said DePiero, coach and gener- al manager of the team. “I think that is going to factor into how we approach it.” The wait-and-see mind- set marks a slight change in approach for DePiero, sitting in the captain’s chair for his third draft as GM of the club, and his staff. While they have still gone through the process of com- piling a lengthy list of those to consider, the fact is that after two years of drafting inside the top five -- select- ing Boone Jenner (fourth in 2009) and Scott Laughton (third in 2010) -- being so much further down in the draft order means DePiero will be watching intently as the first 15 picks come off the board. “It’s unlike in the last few years where we could (zero in),” he said, noting at this time last year, it was clear that Alex Galchenyuk was going first to Sarnia and Brendan Gaunce second to Belleville, allowing DePiero to hone in on Laughton. “Last year at this time I had an 85-per cent certainty rate as to who was in front of me and who was behind me.” This year not so much. Outside of the first few picks, which will see under- ager Aaron Ekblad become a Barrie Colt with the first overall pick, followed likely by Nicholas Ritchie going to the Peterborough Petes with the second, a lot remains up in the air. 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BASEBALL Pirates, Indians ready for diamond battle Pickering, Ajax return to Ontario Senior Baseball Association DURHAM -- There’s a new team on the block in the Ontario Senior Base- ball Association, bringing the total number in Dur- ham Region to seven in the 16-team loop. The Oshawa Athletics will join the Pickering Pirates, Whitby Chiefs, Brooklin Dodgers, Ajax Indians, Clar- ington Cubs and Oshawa Talons in the league, which now has a decade of history behind it. Those seven teams, along with the Newmar- ket Express, comprise the league’s Eastern Confer- ence, while the Western Conference is made up of three teams from Missis- sauga, two from Vaughan, and one each from York, Forest Glen and Burling- ton. The Pirates, the best of the local teams last year, already have a pair of games in the books, split- ting a doubleheader with the Burlington Bulls last weekend. Weather per- mitting, the league will get into full swing this coming weekend. Here’s a breakdown on each of the two local teams. Pickering Pirates The Pirates are coming off a 17-9-2 season, which put them first in the East- ern Conference and helped propel them to the league final, where they lost to the Bulls in a best-of-five series that went the full five games. Led by Ryan D’Souza, Jeff Murdoch, Scott Gray, Sydney Saun- ders and Romeo Persaud and buoyed by the addition of Brad Binns, Jason Ster- giadis and Jason George, the Pickering team hopes to win one more game this season. Ajax Indians The Indians once again found themselves barely making it into the playoffs last season, finishing fifth with a record of 13-13-2 but, unlike years past, unable to capitalize on the opportu- nity to create a Cinderella- like run. Led by Robbie Cal- ieu, Paul Evans and Warren Eslinger, the Indians signed 11 new players this season, including five pitchers, as they look to carry over a strong finish last year to this season. More information about the league, including schedules, can be found at www.leaguelineup.com/ ontarioseniorbaseball. HOCKEY Ridgebacks land standout defender from QMJHL OSHAWA -- Marlin Muylaert has landed quite the catch for his UOIT Ridgebacks men’s hockey team. The head coach of the club announced last week it was suc- cessful in recruitment of Ham- ilton native and Quebec Major Junior Hockey League defensive defenceman of the year, Andrew Randazzo. A former player for the Drum- mondville Voltigeurs, Randazzo will join the Ridgebacks this fall. Randazzo, a five-foot-nine, 210-pound right-hand shot, was also a plus 30 this past year for the Voltigeurs, who finished in second place in the TELUS west division with a 45-15-5-3 record before sweeping Chicoutimi out in the first round of the playoffs and falling to Gatineau in six games in round two. In those 10 playoff games, Randazzo had three goals and one assist and was a plus five. 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Send resume by fax (905)831-9347 or email childcare.positions @hotmail.com EXPERIENCED condomin- ium manager required for portfolio in Durham Region, applicants must be orga- nized, self motivated, and has a strong background in condominiums. Suitable for current or former Board Member. Please fax resume to 905-427-8039. Career Training Careers General Help Careers General Help FULL-TIME Superintendent couple and full-time superin- tendent single applicant re- quired for one of the largest property management com- panies located in Durham Region. These are both live- in positions, applicant must relocate to building, days, evenings and weekend work. Monthly salary (rent included in this position). Answer ten- ant calls, ﬁ ll out service re- quests, collect rent. We thank you for your interest but only selected candidates for interviewing will be con- tacted. Apply by sending re- sume to careers@vrpl.ca or fax to (905) 579-9472. 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 Careers Skilled & Technical Help General Help IMMEDIATELY- Part-time, Pickering, 10-30 hrs/week. MS 2007 or 2010, Excel & Word. Proven, EXCEPTION- AL skills required. No kidding! No calls please, only resume to: KKortekaas@hkla.ca. Careers Skilled & Technical Help General Help SUPERINTENDENT NEED- ED for apartment building at 275 Wentworth St. W. Oshawa. Previous experi- ence an asset. Please call 905-576-5142 General Help MAGICUTS has the follow- ing positions available: pt li- censed stylist for busy Whit- by salon. We offer: hourly wage & commission, ad- vancement opportunities, free training classes con- tests/prizes. Join a winning team. Call Jody 655-9806 General Help Skilled & Technical Help Skilled & Technical Help General Help General Help PHONE CHAT LINE needs operators to work from home. Must have great voice & be over 18 years. Call 416-826-3888 General Help 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 "NO COLOUR, no perms, just great hair cuts'. Busy Pickering salon looking for full/part-time licensed Hair- stylists. Call Michelle 416- 383-0689 ARE YOU A BARBER with fresh and creative skills, then A Fresh Cut, Whitby, is look- ing for you. Please call (905)668-6215 to inquire. FIRST CHOICE HAIRCUT- TERS. PT/FT Hair Stylists wanted for Busy Hair Salons. Hourly plus commission. Paid holidays. Birthday off with pay. Beneﬁ ts. Whitby $10.50/hr. Ana-Maria 905-665-9998; Ajax $11.25/hr. Deanna 905-683- 3650. Oshawa $10.50/hr. Lisa (905)433-1291. Picker- ing $11.25/hr Stephanie (905)831-7569 Port Hope $10.50/hr Cindy (905)885- 7133 Skilled & Technical Help BUSY HEATING & Air Con- ditioning Company located in Durham has an immediate opening for an experienced ﬂ exible Licensed Technician for Maintenance, Installation and Service of related equip- ment. Must possess appro- priate licenses & reliable transportation. Candidate also must be available for on call after hours work. Company beneﬁ ts and competitive wages. Please Email resume to rodmanheating@hotmail.com and indicate availability. GFL ENVIRONMENTAL is seeking an Operations Man- ager for Durham Region (Ajax). Previous supervisory experience in the Waste In- dustry is an asset. Please email your resume to hr@gﬂ env.com or fax to (905) 426-6241. More details at http://www.gﬂ env.com/ Classifi eds News Advertiser To Place an Ad Call: 905-683-0707 Or Toronto Line: 416-798-7259 localmarketplace.ca • Email: classifieds@durhamregion.com Place your ad at 905-683-5110 durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • May 6, 201123 AP MULTI -FAMILY YARD SALE All Proceeds to Support Durham Cancer Society "Relay for Life" Saturday May 7th, 8am - 2pm Rain or Shine! 21 Cowling Cres., Ajax Hot Dogs & Beverages avail. to purchase $$$ No donation will be refused and can also be placed online at: relayforlife.ca/oshawa Team: Laps for Liz Saturday May 7th, 7a.m. DRIFTWOOD CRT. PICKERING (Rosebank S. of Finch) Antiques, Furniture, Collectibles, Toys, Books, Movies, Household items, Mickey Mouse Collection and much more! YARD SALE - VERY UPSCALE Sat. May 7th, 7am - 4pm 100 Bowles Dr. Ajax, (Church/Delaney) Tween's & Women's clothing, new and gently used shoes, boots, gorgeous home decor, Xmas decor, All excellent condition. (905)426-1920 COMMUNITY YARD SALE Sat. May 7th, 8-2 p.m. (Raindate Sun. May 8th) Goodhart, Enclave - Nottingham Westney Rd. N. of Rossland, right on Williamson and follow signs. Ajax Garage Sale Sat. May 7th, 9am-12 1069 Longbow Dr. Pickering (Glenanna/Heathside) Safe Haven Yard Sale Saturday May 7th 9am to 1pm 2364 Wildwood Crescent, Pickering ** Gently Used Items ** All proceeds go to build a house in Haiti! Owasco Inc. We have an immediate opening for an Accounts Payable Clerk in our fast-paced automotive dealership group. We are seeking a dynamic, results-driven individual to join our centralized accounting team. Strong organizational, keyboarding and time management skills are required. Previous accounting experience is preferred. Please e-mail your resume to jobs@owasco.com and reference job number: 61589 Internet Marketing Interns Have a passion for the Internet? Join Canada's fastest growing agency Search Engine People. SEP is looking for Account Managers, PPC Specialist (bilingualism-an asset), SEO Link Builder, Graphic Designer, Bilingual Internet Marketing Assistant. Please email resume to: bess@searchenginepeople.com AJAX Reduced Price! Wheelchair access, ELEVATOR goes to 5 levels. Big 5 bdrms, 3.5 baths, livingroom, familyroom w/ﬁ re- place. Separate 1-bdrm apt. Above ground pool. Upgrades+++. Great location! **OPEN HOUSE** - Sun. May 8th & May 15th 1 - 4 P.M, 36 Chapman Drive, Ajax ON L1T 3C3 905-686-7741 SAT. MAY 7 REAL ESTATE AUCTION 11am: at 100 Indian Rd, Ashpodel Heights, Asph- dol-Norwood Twp (near Hastings), Viceroy cot- tage/home (4 season)bungalow with garage/workshop, on large lot in waterfront community with ownership of 15' waterfront lot on Rice Lake with dock, 1pm: 102'x 208' level treed, building lot next to 756 Bolin Rd, Keene, 300 yards to Rice Lake & boat ramp, ideal for nature lovers, boaters and ﬁ shing, both selling 'as is, where is' subject to owners approval, MCLEAN AUCTIONS 705-324-2783 view terms / info / photos / directions at www.mcleanauctions.com GENERAL HELPER Part time, entry level position in a Xray clinic in Whitby. Fax resume to: 416-757-4146 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 Cherished Creations OPEN HOUSE Bradford Exchange Collectibles, Willow Tree, Circle of Love, Purses, Jewellery, Trisha Romance, Stained Glass and much more! Mother's Day Gifts Friday May 6th 10 a.m. - 7p.m. Saturday May 7th 10 a.m. - 2p.m. 6 Jacwin Dr, Ajax 905-426-9673 Can't make it? Call & make an appointment Payment methods accepted - Cash, Paypal, Email money transfers. Bring a friend or 2! www.cherishedcreation.net Office Help Skilled & Technical Help LICENSED AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN or 4th year Apprentice. Ability to work independently and be a team member. Diagnostic skill an asset. Whitby area. Send to rjpauto@bellnet.ca TECHNICIAN AUTO BODY SHOP in Uxbridge ON re- quires an experienced tech- nician for prepping and parts reﬁ nishing. Top wages and beneﬁ ts. Come join our team! Fax or email your re- sume to: (905) 852-5122 info@ precisionreﬁ nishing.ca Sales Help & Agents EXPERIENCED SALES people required. Base + Commission, paid training, beneﬁ ts. Earn above aver- age income. Serious appli- cants can submit resume to roxannet@ openandsave.com 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. Office Help Sales Help & Agents FULL TIME INSIDE SALES /OFFICE asst required by plastic recycling co. in Ajax. Must be personable, profes- sional, conﬁ dent. No sales exp req'd but is a deﬁ nite as- set. Majority of the day will be spent on inside sales - but does include small ofﬁ ce du- ties. $15/hr to start. Please fax resume to 905-683-0949 or drop off at 375 Frankcom St. LOOKING FOR a new ca- reer? Local home improve- ment company looking for door to door canvasor to sell home improvements. No ex- perience necessary. Moti- vated, outgoing salespersons can earn between $1000- $3000 weekly. 905-430- 9725 NOW HIRING SALES/Rental Ofﬁ ce Hostess New Rental Building - Bloor St. E. Oshawa. Email Resumes to: bloorparkvillage@ mediterracorp.com or Fax 1-905-265-1979 SALES - Part or full-time. Retail store in Whitby needs mature salesperson to sell furniture and other products. Part-time possibly leading to full-time. Email resume to: a.palframan@bellnet.ca Houses for Sale $ Hospital/Medical /Dental FULL-TIME DENTAL recep- tionist required for expanding ofﬁ ce in Whitby. Dental expe- rience an absolute require- ment. Tracker experience an asset. Position available im- mediately. Email resume to: dental-job@live.ca 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 RN FOR JOB SHARE in busy family practice of ﬁ ve Bowmanville doctors. Experi- ence in community practice an asset for busy multi-task- ing nursing role. Starting at 2 days/week. Fax resumes to 905-697-0230 Hotel/ Restaurant BRUNO'S MEAT AND DELI requires Full-time Retail Meat Counter Service Per- son. Experience required. Apply with resume to 375 Kingston Rd., Pickering, ask for Kevin (905)509-3223, or email: info@brunos.ca Houses for Sale $ Hospital/Medical /Dental Hotel/ Restaurant EXPERIENCED SERVERS required for Bella Notte Res- taurant in Whitby. Part time positions. Please email re- sume to: bellanotte@rogers.com Teaching Opportunities ECE TEACHERS - Part- Time and Full-Time positions for September 2011. ECE Designation and a minimum of 1-year child-care/teaching experience is required. Please fax your resume and salary expectations to: 905.666.8691. Attn: School Administrator (Whitby Loca- tion). MONTESSORI TEACHERS (Casa and Elementary). Part- Time and Full-Time positions for September 2011. M.A.C.T.E, T.M.I or A.M.I Certiﬁ cation and a minimum of 1-year teaching experi- ence is required. Please fax your resume and salary ex- pectations to: 905.666.8691. Attn: School Administrator (Whitby Location). Houses for Sale $ I BUY HOUSES! Any type, As Is. Local Real Estate in- vestor is looking for more properties. (905)213-9555. 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 BIG BEAUTIFUL ARIZONA LAND $99/mo. $0 down, $0 interest, Golf Course, Nat'l Parks. 1 hour from Tucson Int'l Airport. Guaranteed Fi- nancing, No Credit Checks. Pre-recorded msg. 1-800- 631-8164 Code 4001 www.sunsiteslandrush.com Housing WantedH A HOME NEEDED. Have a cash buyer. Oshawa/Whit- by/Bowmanville and sur- rounding areas, up to $350,000. Please call San- dra Provenzano Re/Max Jazz Inc; Brokerage 905- 728-1600. Industrial/ Commercial SpaceI STORAGE UNITS 10' x 20' Wilson Rd. S. Oshawa. Un- heated. $125. - $135. per mo. Call (905)725-9991 Business OpportunitiesB LOOKING FOR self-motivat- ed people to teach online from their home computer. Flexible hours, free training, great income and real sup- port www.free-2-b-me.com Mortgages, LoansM $$MONEY$$ Consolidate Debts Mortgages to 95% No income, Bad credit OK! Better Option Mortgage #10969 1-800-282-1169 www.mortgageontario.com Mortgages, LoansM 1.89% Mortgage No appraisal needed. Beat that! Reﬁ nance now and Save $$$ 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 License # 10921 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 2 BEDROOM apartment in Oshawa, ground ﬂ oor unit, handy location, freshly paint- ed, Available June 1st. $750/month, plus utilities. Call 289-240-1139. 2 BEDROOM upper ﬂ oor of house. Includes heat, hydro, water, air conditioning & parking. Bus at door. $750/mo ﬁ rst/last required. No pets/smoking. June 1 (905)725-9731 2 SINGLE BEDROOMS, basement apartment, Har- rongate Place, Whitby, $500/month, each. Hydro, parking, cable, laundry inclu- sive. No smoking, no pets, ready to move in. 905-655- 6346. AJAX opposite Wal-Mart, beautiful spacious, legal 2- bedroom walkout basement, 4-appliances, laundry, park- ing, near schools, no pets/smoking. $889/mo. in- clusive. Available. Private entrance 905-686-5559, cell 416-895-4388 AJAX, Harwood / Hwy #2. 2-bedroom bsmt apt., separ- ate entrance, laundry, no smoking/pets. First/last refer- ences. Close to schools, shopping, on bus route. $985/month. Avail. immedi- ately/June 1st. Call (905)424-9126 AJAX, NEW apartment building, studio, 1 & 2-bed- rooms, available now. In- come preferred, $17,000- $32,000/yr. Call (905)683- 9269. LOOK! 1140 MARY St. N. 2-bdrms. From $930, Utilities Incld. Near public schools, Durham College & amenities. Laundry on-site, Elevator & Security entrance. 905-431- 7752. Skylineonline.ca Apartments & Flats for RentA COURTICE (Town- line/Bloor): Basement bache- lor apartment. Separate en- trance, parking, large win- dows, kitchenette, full bathroom, laundry access. Close to busline/401. Quiet and private. $695/month, utilities included. Available Immediately. 905-448-3120. 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 MCGILL/OLD HARWOOD 4 bedroom house ($1800) with newly renovated 3 bed- room above ground apt ($1200). Separate laundry, full-size kitchen, 4pc wash- room. Immediate. (905)686- 6684 or (416)712-4059 NORTH OSHAWA, 2-bed- room condo with balcony, adult-lifestyle building, utilities included. No dogs. First/last. Call (905)576-9932 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 OSHAWA - clean, quiet building, overlooking green space, near shopping and schools. Large 1-bedroom available, $775/month. Park- ing, utilities, appliances incl. Available June 1st. 289-388- 6401. OSHAWA NORTH Extra large 1 & 2-bedroom apts., well managed, quiet building, controlled entrance, video surveillance, large balcony, new appliances, utilities, Rogers cable ($82.42 value), parking included $825 & $945, Immed/June 1. (905)579-5584 OSHAWA, 1-bedroom apt. $500/month plus heat & hy- dro. Also 2 bedroom, $600 plus heat & hydro. First/last, references, available now/June 1st. Call Stephen 905-259-5796. Apartments & Flats for RentA OSHAWA, 385 Gibb St. Avail. May 1st. 3-bdrm apt. $960/month plus $25/mo parking. Upon credit approv- al. Laundry on-site. Close to all amenities. Call Patrick 905-443-0191. OSHAWA, KING/WILSON, 2-bedroom basement, clean, bright & quiet, includes heat, hydro, water, parking, cable, shared laundry. No smok- ing/pets. $875/month, ﬁ rst/last. Available June 1st. (905)434-7899. OSHAWA/BOWMANVILLE 1 & 2 bedroom apts. Suites w/balconies, parking, laundry facilities, near all amenities. ALSO 4-bedroom penthouse, Bowmanville, spectacular view of Lake Ontario. rental@veltrigroup.com 905- 623-4172 The Veltri Group www.veltrigroup.com PICKERING, 2-bdrm bsmt apt, avail immediately, very spacious, great neighbour- hood, no smoking no pets, A/C, separate entrance, parking, share laundry. Major Oaks/Alpine. First/last. Call (905)426-2400 PICKERING, BROCK/401, bright walkout 2-rooms basement apt. Including cable, utilities, parking. $850/month, ideal for 2, less rent for 1. No smoking/pets. Available June 1st. (905)428-1652. WHITBY 123-Annes St. 2- bedroom apartment, in quiet adult lifestyle 6-plex bldg. Perfect for single mature adult. Avail. June 1. No pets/smoking. $795/mo heat/water included. (905)725-4145. 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 2 bed- room of superior standard 1st ﬂ oor of adult livestyle apt. hardwood ﬂ oors, patio, No dogs. available July lst. 200 Mason Dr., (905)576-8989. Coming EventsC Apartments & Flats for RentA 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 Oshawa bungalow, main lev- el of upscale home, main ﬂ oor laundry, parking, c/air, gas ﬁ replace, hardwood throughout, $1200+ half utilities. June 1st. No pets/smoking (905)441-0775 Coming EventsC 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 PICKERING Whites Rd/Strouds Lane. Furnished room for working person (preferred). Full kitchen, cable, bathroom. Available immediately. $120/week. First/last required. Call Mike 905-420-1846. ROOM, IN large East Oshawa home, suit clean, quiet, working person, shared facilities, transit at door. From $450/inclusive. call Gord, (905)404-5045 or email: mr_ed1968@hotmail.com ROOMS FOR RENT, fur- nished with cable, close to Pickering Town Centre. $500/month or $800/month with meals included. Available now. No pets/smoking. Please call (647)887-1077. Garage/Yard SalesG 2 FAMILY SALE Sat & Sun May 7 & 8 8am - 12 NOON 46 & 48 McCullock Cres. Ajax Garage/Yard SalesG Garage Sale Sat. May 7th 9am - 2pm 124 Deacon Lane Ajax Garage/Yard SalesG GARAGE SALE Saturday May 7th 8am - 2pm 2100 Lynn Heights Dr. Pickering Garage/Yard SalesG HUGE MOVING SALE Saturday May 7 9:00-2:00 76 Mayor Cres, Ajax Garage/Yard SalesG MOVING SALE 80 Bowles Dr. Pickering Village Sun. May 8th, 9am -1pm Garage/Yard SalesG YARD SALE Saturday May 7th 9am - 3pm 1975 Memory Lane Pickering Garage/Yard SalesG Garage/Yard SalesG Garage/Yard SalesG Garage/Yard SalesG COMMUNITY YARD SALE at Baywood Plaza, 105 Bayly St. Ajax. Sat June 4, 8am-2pm. Interested vendors please phone Cindy 905-426-9673 or apply with cash at Health-Rite Pharmacy in plaza. $25.00 per booth, $5.00 table. SUPER GARAGE SALE Everything Must Go! 22 Millward Cres. Ajax Saturday May 7th 8:30am - 4:30pm African arts, Indian wall decorative cloths, new baby slings, custom jewellery, power tools, small kitchen appliances, makeup, comforters, storage units, brand name jeans size 24-28, lots of Steve Madden shoes size 6.etc NO JUNK!! durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • May 6, 201124 AP PUBLIC AUCTION Saturday, May 7th 10:00 a.m. Start - Manheim Oshawa 1845 South Service Rd. Courtice, Ont. L1E 2R1 1 800 263 1962 18845 Soouuuth Servviccee Rd. (40011 aatt Courtiiccee Roadd) 3242878 Nova Scotia Company Upwards of 400 Vehicles* *(Many of which sold unreserved) Pre-registration Fri. May 6th10:00am-4:00pm Sat. May 7th 8:30am-10:00am All vehicles sold AS IS. “ This vehicle is being sold “as is”, unfi t, not e-tested and is not represented as being in a road worthy condition, mechanically sound or maintained at any guaranteed level of quality. The vehicle may not be fi t for use as a means of transportation and may require substantial repairs at the purchaser’s expense. It may not be possible to register the vehicle to be driven in its current condition” Upon purchase, $300 due with balance by Tuesday May 10th at 2pm. Comfortable Indoor BiddingTransportation available upon request. (Fees will apply). Patrons need to be 16 yrs. or older to attend. www.canadacarauctions.ca Canada Need A Car LoanNeed A Car Loan Call Credit Zone R SHUTTLE SERVICE AVAILABLE R HUGE SELECTION TO CHOOSE FROM R ALL CREDIT APPS. ACCEPTED* Call The Credit Zone Hotline905-668-1838 • 1-800-519-9566905-668-1838 • 1-800-519-9566 ZoneZone Bad Credit? O.K. • New to Country? O.K. Bankrupt? O.K. • Slow Payments? O.K. Or Get Approval 24/7 On-Line At A Division of Durham Auto Sales Ltd *Down payment may be required. www.creditzonecanada.comwww.creditzonecanada.com Shared Accommodation FURNISHED 2-BEDROOM country bungalow to share. 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Seasonable sites, and trailers for sale call 1-866-241-2224. www.castletonhills.com Boats & Supplies 2001 17' Sunstream with Merc cruiser, inboard/out- board 135Hp, Comfortable, nice runner, $9900 o.b.o. Call Brad (905)433-7684 SnowmobilesS 1990 YAMAHA PHAZER snowmobile, excellent shape, studded track, cus- tomer exhaust, electric start. No motor. $500 ﬁ rm. (705)328-0402 or (905)242- 2896. Resorts, CampsR DREAMING ABOUT a romantic escape? Enter for your chance to win a special Getaway for Two from Resorts of Ontario. Visit www.resortsofontario.com Articles for SaleA $99 GETS YOU 25+ Free Digital High Def TV Chan- nels. Amazing Pix Quality. No Monthly Fees. Call Now 905-655-3661, 1-800-903- 8777 ATTENTION CONTRAC- TORS for sale 16' 2001 Classic Cargo trailer, dual axle, $4000 o.b.o. Call (905)259-3592 BED, ALL new Queen ortho- pedic, mattress, box spring in plastic, cost $900, selling $275. Call (416)779-0563 Articles for SaleA CARPETS, LAMINATE & VINYL SALE! 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Memorial to be held June 11, 2011 at 11 a.m. at Erskine Cemetery, Pickering (north east corner of Finch Ave. and Fairport Rd). All are welcome. LUTZ, Glen - Born in Duff, Saskatchewan in 1938, suffered a brain aneurism and passed away at Ajax Hospital on Wednesday, May 4th. Newly married and with two small chil- dren, Glen and his wife Shirley were trans- ferred to Montreal, then Port Colbourne, and ﬁ nally to Scarborough where Glen worked his way to General Manager of Bick's Pickles. They settled in Ajax and have lived there for the past 40 years. The last years of his ca- reer, Glen was Vice President of Robin Hood Multifoods. Glen lived an active life in his community, had belonged to the Kinsmen Club, coached hockey for many years, base- ball and then acted as Convenor for the Ajax Minor Hockey Association. Glen and Shirley travelled extensively and enjoyed many hap- py times with their children and 8 grandchil- dren. Glen will be remembered for his intelli- gence, his sense of humour and his many opinions! Glen is survived by his wife Shirley, sons Michael and Dean and daughter Devon. A funeral service will be held at ACCET- TONE FUNERAL HOME, 384 Finley Ave. in Ajax at 1:00pm on Saturday, May 7th. Inquir- ies can be made to Devon at dpeart99@yahoo.com. OWENS, Thelma Gwendolyne (nee Winter) - Passed away on May 2, 2011 in her 94th year. Beloved wife of the late George Neilson Owens. Step-mother of Kathleen, Eleanor, June, and Mavis. Sister of the late Jim Winter. She will be sadly missed by her grandchildren, cousins, and many friends. Visitation will be held on Monday, May 9, 2011 from 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at the McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Old Kingston Rd., Ajax, 905-428-8488, followed by the Funeral Mass at Holy Redeemer Roman Catholic Church, 796 Eyer Dr., Pick- ering, at 1:00 p.m. Interment Resurrection Catholic Cemetery. Donations to a charity of choice would be appreciated. Online condo- lences may be placed at www.mceachniefuneral.ca Deaths HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY Happy Mother's Day Tammy from your bub, Nicholas and Daddy. We love you very much and we want to tell you how much we appreciate you putting up with us crazy boys and that your the best mommy in the whole wide world. xoxoxoxox GRADUATION Meghan Alison Lindsay, B.Comm (McGill), LL.B (Calgary) Congratulations on graduating from law school! Her law degree was conferred on May 5th, and she will be articling at a natonal law ﬁ rm in Calgary. Meghan will celebrate her 24th birthday on May 7th. Congratulations and Happy Birthday! Love, Mom, Dad, Brenna and Peter Personals Personals Graduations Graduations We miss you and love you, Bob, Michelle, Sean and Declan Those we love we never lose For they will be Loved, remembered, treasured Always in our memory. A Loving Mother’s Day Tribute Sharon Dickson April 9, 1946 - April 3, 2010 In loving memory on Mother’s DayIn loving memory on Mother’s Day A mother’s memory is more than goldA mother’s memory is more than gold And a mother’s worth can never be told;And a mother’s worth can never be told; A loving mother good and kindA loving mother good and kind A beautiful memory left behind.A beautiful memory left behind. I remember your laughterI remember your laughter I remember your smileI remember your smile I remember your loving kindnessI remember your loving kindness and the bright sparkle of your beautyfull and the bright sparkle of your beautyfull spirit dancing through your eyes. spirit dancing through your eyes. I love you & miss you dearlyI love you & miss you dearly Your daughter KimberlyYour daughter Kimberlyxoxoxxoxox Sharon Sharon AbernethyAbernethy March 17th, 1947 ~ March 17th, 1947 ~ May 8th, 2010May 8th, 2010 Special TributesS Special TributesS durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • May 6, 201125 AP CHRISTIANITY EXPLORED The course is FREE and Refreshments are available. Register by calling 905-683-4802 or email: ajaxbaptist@rogers.com One life. What’s it all about? Is there a God? Why does He allow suffering? Aren’t all religions basically the same? Why bother with church? How can a loving God send anyone to hell? Find out the answers to these questions, and more. Ajax Baptist Church, 56 Angus Drive, Ajax Thursdays, May 12th through July 14th, 2011, 7:00 pm SPIRIT BREAKTHROUGH CONFERENCE EXPERIENCETHIS THEGLORYOFHISPRESENCE May 20, 2011 • 6:30 P.M. – 9:30 P.M. ALSO FEATURING: NEWCD RELEASE HEALINGS DELIVERANCE BREAKTHROUGH www.rhomi.org/2 AJAX CONVENTION CENTRE 550 Beck Cres. 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