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Home My WebLink AboutNA2011_05_11NEWS 2 Hockey history Man who scored ‘The Goal’ brings jersey to Durham SERIES 10 Scarce jobs Economy leaves careers on hold SPORTS 17 To Brampton Robinson drafted KRISTEN CALIS kcalis@durhamregion.com PICKERING -- Fluffy the cat, Rover the dog and even Hammy the hamster now have a better chance of surviving a fire in Pickering thanks to a recent donation. A truck at every fire scene in Pickering will now be equipped with oxygen masks specifically made for pets of all sizes now that Pickering Fire Services has the proper equipment. The fire department received four pet oxy- gen mask kits on April 27, thanks to Invis- ible Fence Brand of Durham Region and Claremont Veterinary Services. A lifeline for Pickering pets FIRE DEPARTMENT RECEIVES FOUR DONATED PET OXYGEN KITS JASON LIEBREGTS / METROLAND PICKERING -- Thanks to a donation of pet oxygen masks by Claremont Veterinary Services and Invisible Fence Brand of Durham Region, Pickering Fire Services is now better equipped to handle pet-related emergencies arising from a fire. Veterinarian Michele Travers and Jennifer Hayden helped demonstrate a pet oxygen mask on Timmy the cat to Pickering firefighter Dave Higgins recently. facebook.com/newsdurham twitter.com/newsdurham Pressrun 51,400 • 52 pages • Optional 3-week delivery $6/$1 newsstand PICKERING NNews ews AAddveverr titiseserrTHE Wednesday, May 11, 2011 See OXYGEN page 14 PERSONALTAX RETURN www.allcanadiantax.com 905-426-4860 $59.95*ONLY *HST extra Ajax Nissan Parts/Service Open 7:00am - 6:00pm Wednesdays 7:00am - 8:00pm Saturdays 8:00am - 2:00pm 500 Bayly Street West, Ajax (Between Westney & Church) 1-800-565-6365 905-686-0555 durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • May 11, 20112 AP Fans relive the excitement of 1972 summit series through The Henderson Jersey Homecoming Tour REKA SZEKELY rszekely@durhamregion.com OSHAWA -- Local hockey fans got a chance to meet a legend when 1972 summit series hero Paul Henderson visited Oshawa Satur- day. Mr. Henderson made the appearance out- side the Legends Centre on Harmony Road, one of the stops for The Henderson Jersey Homecoming Tour, which features the jersey he wore when he scored his series-winning goal. The jersey was purchased by SmartCentres owner Mitchell Goldhar last summer for the record-setting sum of $1,067,538 US. At the time, Mr. Goldhar promised to bring the jersey back to Canada, and he did just that, setting up the tour where the jersey and other mem- orabilia from the summit series are housed in an interactive display where visitors can see the famous goal on video screens. The tour has made about 65 stops across the country with Mr. Henderson and his wife Eleanor visiting about 18 of those stops, including Oshawa. Thirty-nine years ago, his series-winning goal was his third game-winning goal in the series. At the time cold war tensions were high and Canada’s win over the Soviets in Moscow is still considered by many to be the country’s greatest hockey victory. “That was the greatest goal I’ve ever scored in my life,” Mr. Henderson told the crowd, adding that even at the time he thought he would never score a greater goal. “Don’t ask me how I did it. It went in the net and I’ve been celebrating since.” But he said things could have been drasti- cally different; a tie would have meant a win for the Soviets. “You know where I’d be today? I’d be in Siberia,” he joked, adding that he still gets ribbed about the goal by Russian players and described his nemesis at the time, Soviet goalie Vladislav Tretiak, as “just a great guy”. Following the game, Mr. Henderson gave his jersey to team trainer Joe Sgro and it was later sold to an American collector before ultimately coming up for auction last sum- mer. Mr. Henderson said he was called to authen- ticate it and knew it was real based on the fact that he’d cut three inches off the sleeves and removed some of the padding and that a snag at the elbow was still there. The red of the maple leaf on it seems as bright as ever, but the jersey itself seems small compared to what hockey players wear these days. Back then players wore a lot less pad- ding and Mr. Henderson told the crowd he’s only five foot ten and a half. He answered questions from the public, including one from a little girl who asked if hockey is fun. “Yeah, it really is until big guys run over you,” Mr. Henderson joked. A boy asked him why he became a hock- ey player. Mr. Henderson said he came from a poor family and after hearing about hock- ey players earning big salaries, he decided to become a player. He didn’t get his first pair of skates until he was nine years old, but he always knew he was destined for the NHL. “That’s why I started practising my auto- graph when I was in Grade 5.” Following his talk, he gamely posed for pho- tos with fans, but bumped knuckles instead of shaking hands in an effort to protect his immune system. Mr. Henderson has been diagnosed with lymphoma. Jamie Terry of Courtice brought his seven- year-old son Ryan to meet Mr. Henderson. Mr. Terry explained to Ryan who Mr. Hen- derson is on the way to the Legends Centre. “I explained to him about how he scored a very important goal and how it how was a very big deal back then because of east versus west.” For now, Ryan lists his favourite player as Sidney Crosby, but Mr. Terry expects he’ll realize the importance of the Henderson goal as he gets older. After all, Mr. Terry did and it happened before he was born. Nine-year-old Juliano Provenzano also learned about the goal from his dad, Tony. Mr. Provenzano, also of Courtice, said he has the videos of the summit series and Juliano piped up he was going to watch them after meeting Mr. Henderson. Mr. Provenzano said he just wanted to come out and thank Mr. Henderson. “He should be in the hall of fame,” he said. As for Mr. Henderson, he said he loves meeting the fans and hearing the stories of where they were and what they were doing when he scored the goal. Knowing what he knows now, if he had a chance to give his younger self a message it would be this: “I would tell myself to enjoy the games; in ‘72 there was so much pressure.” CANADIANA Hockey legend Henderson visits Durham RON PIETRONIRO / METROLAND OSHAWA -- Paul Henderson and the Henderson Jersey Homecoming Tour rolled into Oshawa to meet fans and celebrate an iconic piece of Canadian history on May 7. Ron Cunningham posed with Mr. Henderson and the jersey, worn in the Canada- Russia game, during the stop at the Legends Centre. 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Volunteers will go door-to-door to pick up food donations, rather than residents having to drop them off at a designated location. “This is one day,” said Pastor Fred Stewart of Amberlea Presbyterian Church, which facilitates the drive. “We’re going to come to your house and pick it up.” The food drive will benefit the St. Paul’s On-The-Hill Community Food Bank and the Salvation Army of Ajax and Pickering. It’s really simple for those wishing to donate. They simply put non-perishable food items outside of their home (mark it with a ‘P‘ if it’s in a bag or a box) and vol- unteers will pick them up to sort, orga- nize, check for expiration dates and pack according to the respective food bank’s needs. After last year’s successful drive, where volunteers collected 10,364 pounds of food, Pickering Cares is increasing its cov- erage this time around. “We ramped it up to 25,000 (homes) from 15,000 last year,” said Pastor Stewart. “That covers all the single-dwelling homes in Pickering south of Finch.” The big job requires help from various groups and individuals throughout the community. “We have volunteers from churches, from Scouts, from the community,” Pastor Stew- art said. “We have people who just come off the street, say ‘We hear you’re doing this, we want to help.’” Participating groups are: Altona Com- munity Church, Heights City Church, Bay- fair Baptist Church, St. Paul’s On-the-Hill Anglican Church, Amberlea Presbyterian Church, Pickering Pentecostal Church, vol- unteers from both food banks, Scouts and Pathfinders, youth groups and community volunteers, including Mayor Dave Ryan. Pastor Stewart explained that a food drive at this time of year is a big help to the local food banks since most drives take place during Thanksgiving and Christmas. Residents in the area will get flyers with all the details before the big day. Those who wish to donate but don’t live in the area covered by Pickering Cares, those who will be away on May 14 or resi- dents who live in apartment buildings can take food items to any of the four fire sta- tions in Pickering. ITEMS NEEDED THIS YEAR 1. juice drinks (28 oz.) 2. tea bags/instant coffee 3 canned pasta 4. cold cereal 5. cans of tuna/salmon/meat 6. crackers 7. 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I appreciated the personal call. I said ‘I won’t let you down’ and he said something like ‘we know you won’t,’” Mr. Polonsky remembers. “I had the rare opportunity to found it. There are only sever- al dozen people in the history of the country to found a university from scratch. Many have started as branch plants. I guess I always think of it as part of my family,” Mr. Polonsky says. “For UOIT to happen, it needed multiple enthusiasts. It needed a bulldog and I guess I was reluctant- ly elected the bulldog. It needed community support. It also needed a cabinet partner. There were six MPPs from Pickering to Port Hope and all were on the government side and would you believe five of the six were in the cabinet. Every- body knew Jim Flaherty was a key cabinet partner,” he says. The first class in September of 2003 had 947 students. Today, there are almost 7,500 and Mr. Polonsky says it’s projected to reach 8,000 this coming September. “I’ve been kind of lucky in my life to have a number of charmed moments. I rate (the university being approved) as tied for first place with the first day of classes of UOIT. You could say it was the professional highlight of my life. Not only for me, but for all of Dur- ham Region and Northumberland County,” Mr. Polonsky says. With the help of the consulting firm of PricewaterhouseCoopers, a “very expensive plan” was pre- pared. “Like any undertaking, we brain- stormed all the issues and prepa- ration,” he notes. “We projected several degree graduate programs and a lot of people thought we were crazy, that it can’t happen that quick. We kind of rewrote the book.” The university is also now offering masters and doctoral programs. At the beginning, “we were under such an incredible rush. We made a promise to be up and running in two years,” he says. At the time, the ‘double cohort’ was graduating high school. The Province eliminated Grade 13, so students graduating from Grade 12 and 13 were both leaving high school at the same time. “When I told other university presidents, they laughed in my face. They said ‘you can’t do in two years. You’d need five and probably six years,’” Mr. Polonsky notes. He had shaken Premier Mike Harris’s hand and made a promise. “A handshake in our house means a promise kept.” Current president Ron Bordes- sa replaced Mr. Polonsky when he retired. May 9 is “quite an important day for the people involved. It’s most- ly local people involved in bring- ing the university to Oshawa,” Mr. Bordessa says. As for the growth he has seen at the school, “I think it was always anticipated this part of the province had a gap in university education. If it was established, it would be successful because of the demand. That proved to be the case. The actual growth has probably been faster than the institution probably thought,” Mr. Bordessa notes. Page 6 - Today’s editorial “On behalf of the entire Chisu Campaign Team, I thank you for your support and the confidence you have showninConservativeleadership. I shall do my best to justify your confidence, and vigorously represent theinterestsofthisriding. -CorneliuChisu MPelect Pickering–ScarboroughEast We are working on setting up our constituency office andwilladviseyouofourlong-termcontactinformation asitbecomesavailable.IntheinterimIcanbecontacted through the EDA Office at 647-776-3100 ext 416 or by Thank You email at corneliuchisu@rogers.com HEREFORCANADA HEREFORYOU EDUCATION Ten years ago, UOIT given the thumbs up 24/7 LOCAL BREAKING NEWS, SPORTS, PHOTOS, VIDEO AND WEATHER >>durhamregion.com durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • May 11, 20115 AP 1-866-873-9945 www.welcomewagon.ca IfYou Are... 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The Crown alleges Mr. Pear- son, 24, lured Mr. Ottley to a remote spot on Valley Farm Road in Pickering on the eve- ning of Jan. 14, 2008, then got into the back seat of Mr. Ottley’s Toyota Corolla. Mr. Pearson fired a 12-gauge shotgun through the driver’s seat and into Mr. Ottley’s back, the Crown alleges. Mr. Pearson has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder. Constable Kresimir Smintich testified Tuesday that he was taking Mr. Pearson into cus- tody for suspicion of driving under the influence of mari- juana when another cop, who was searching the man’s Honda Civic, found two shotgun shells. Later while being interrogated, Mr. Pearson said he’d swiped the shells from a buddy’s home in Uxbridge, but that he didn’t have a gun to fire them. Prosecutor JulieAnn Bar- rett has already told jurors the Brampton incident was the first of three in which police found Mr. Pearson in possession of shotgun shells. The shells are similar to the one used to kill Mr. Ottley, the jury heard. Const. Smintich said that prior to the incident with Mr. Pearson, he’d never found shotgun shells during a vehicle search. “In my years of policing I had not encountered any other sub- jects with 12-gauge shotgun shells on their person at all,” he said. Jurors watched a tape of Const. Smintich questioning Mr. Pear- son at a police station. The offi- cer, who was unaware of Mr. Ottley’s killing a little over 24 hours earlier, warned Mr. Pear- son he could be charged with theft or unauthorized posses- sion of ammunition. “Potentially, Damion, shells can get people into big trouble,” the cop warned Mr. Pearson. “I hope you’re not involved in that kind of trouble.” “No,” Mr. Pearson replied. The trial before Superior Court Justice Bruce Glass and a jury continues in Oshawa. 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At an advanced age it’s hard to sit in the same position, doing the same physical movements for hours, but the favourable end result bal- ances it out. Some people asked me why I decided to help the Conservatives. The reason for it goes back to my younger years. Although at the time I did not understand what was going on I was able to sort it out much later when I came to my beloved free Canada and I was able to vote. About 40 million people during Stalin’s regime were elimi- nated, my grandparents among them. Keeping the above in mind, I chose to help and voted Conservative ever since –- I pray and hope I selected the right party for my revered Canada. Olga O’Mara Raven Ajax *** To the editor: I am extremely disappointed in the turn- out for the federal election on May 2. While it is true that we did have an increase of about 4 per cent compared to the last election, that is still not enough. I am quite sure that if you were offered $10 to vote, the turnout would be signifi- cantly higher. That, however, is bribery. My 78-year-old mother voted in the hos- pital and she is not quite ambulatory. The people that really should vote are for the most part healthy and are capable of vot- ing. I spoke to a friend on election day and asked her if she was going to vote. She replied that she was not going to vote; I said that no matter who got into office, she would not be allowed to complain. She asked me why and I told her that she did not vote and therefore was not allowed to complain. She said to me that the par- ties do the same thing anyway so why should she vote? It sounded defeatist to me, but she does have a point. However, if you really are dissatisfied with whomever is in power then it is up to you to vote this person out. Remember, only you can be in charge of what happens in your life. Nobody owes you anything. Ron Horner, Oshawa *** To the editor: I had a very enjoyable day on Monday, May 2, doing my civic duty as a deputy returning officer in the federal election. At 9:30 p.m., after the polls were closed, my poll clerk and I counted the ballots three times to make sure there was no discrep- ancy. When it came time to proceed with the closing procedures, we were discom- bobulated like nobody’s business. Our pre-training had not been adequate and the chief returning officer did not seem to be experienced and kept telling us to “refer to your manual.” I know of others who had trouble too. Hope the upcoming provincial election runs more smoothly. Phyllis Puddester Oshawa *** To the editor: First of all, I’d like to congratulate Bev Oda for her win in the latest election. Let’s hope this time controversy does not plague Ms. Oda, Mr. Harper and the Con- servatives. Having said that, I would like to comment on something she said in her vic- tory speech upon completion of the elec- tion. 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All content copyright WE THINK... email responses to newsroom@durhamregion.com Editorial Opinions durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • May 11, 20116 AP e-mail letters to newsroom@durhamregion.com / max. 200 words / letter writers are obliged to back up their statements with verifiable facts / please include your full first and last name, city of residence & daytime phone number / letters that do not appear in print may be published @ durhamregion.com & Ten years of excellence, evolution at UOIT in Durham To University of Ontario Institute of Tech- nology founder Gary Polonsky, a hand- shake means a promise kept. The inexhaustible chief cheerleader for UOIT, already a successful education executive as president of Durham College, made the solemn promise a decade ago to then-Ontario Premier Mike Harris when he shook his hand and vowed to make what was little more than a dearly held idea a bricks and mortar reality. Today, as UOIT marks 10 years in Dur- ham Region, Mr. Polonsky can take time to reflect and acknowledge that the mis- sion is accomplished. Up to 8,000 students are projected for enrolment, studying in various degree programs offered by UOIT. Employers are accepting well-prepared graduates in various fields of endeavour and the university’s reputation continues to grow. Next month will see the school’s first two PhDs awarded in mechanical engineering. In that context, it is all the more amaz- ing to note that just 10 years ago, on May 9, 2001, Mr. Polonsky took a phone call from then-Ontario Finance Minister Jim Fla- herty letting him know that the Province was giving the go-ahead for the university. In the interim, between that auspi- cious phone call from a provincial cabi- net minister and the awarding of the uni- versity’s first two PhDs next month, UOIT has changed the city and the region for the better. It has transformed the lands around Durham College in north Oshawa; it has contributed to the ongoing renewal of Oshawa’s downtown core, and contin- ues to contribute to the evolution of the city’s manufacturing-based economy to one rooted in knowledge. As well, UOIT has provided new oppor- tunities for Durham Region students to study and work close to home. Indeed, UOIT has exceeded expectations every step of the way, from those stressful early days of preparation and planning to the completion of its state-of-the-art facili- ties and the arrival of its esteemed faculty. Mr. Polonsky is five years into a well- deserved retirement after so many years of championing first Durham College and then UOIT. His legacy is found in the active growth and notable presence of UOIT in Oshawa and Durham Region, in the num- bers of well-educated and well-prepared graduates, in the ongoing efforts of his successors to further establish UOIT as a preferred place of post-secondary learn- ing. If the first 10 years are any indication of what lies ahead, UOIT has a bright and evolving future here at home in Durham Region. They say ‘Nature abhors a vacuum’. Look- ing around my house now, about to down- size into a smaller home, I’m afraid I have to agree. When we arrived here, almost two decades ago, we barely had enough people and cer- tainly not enough furniture to fill every room. That appears to have changed. So few were our possessions in those dreamily simple days, that we were able to move it all with nothing more than a cube van and a couple of cars. Plains Indians used to relocate with more stuff than we had then. They also say that a rolling stone gathers no moss. What is obviously equally true, judging by the junk we have stockpiled, is that a stone that is not moving much for, say -- 20 years -- gathers a whole whack of moss. What has compounded the problem is that the four of us have, over the years, accu- mulated and divested ourselves of all the normal stuff that a family of four might be expected to: books, toys, clothing, sporting goods, sexual recreation apparatus. We have also, in several moments of com- plete and utter stupidity, taken on the dross of others who have done their own downsiz- ing and moving. Not because we necessari- ly needed any of the stuff. One rarely needs two lawn mowers, several complete sets of the works of Shakespeare or a malfunction- ing E-Z Bake Oven. But because it was free. Ever since the first Neanderthal walked past his neighbor’s cave, picked up a dis- carded, broken spear tip and thought ‘Me take. Might come in handy some day’, humans have found it nearly impossible to pass up free stuff. And we nearly always end up regretting it. Just ask the people of Troy. The thing is, what we forget, and what any recently de-cluttered individual will tell you with the zeal of a new non-smoker, is how good it feels to be rid of the stuff. Thankfully that particular door swings both ways. What is now my junk is really some future sucker’s treasured find. A garage sale or two and a big ‘FREE’ sign should eas- ily allow me to pass on the torch of detritus to the next round of idiotic unfortunates too blind to see their folly. Honestly, we’re no better than rats in a maze sometimes. Meanwhile there is work to be done. Going through your old junk is really very much akin to taking part in an archeological dig. As each dusty strata is revealed, as you delve deeper into the closet, stories begin to unfold. Here are the wrestling boots I sim- ply couldn’t give away ... a yellowing symbol of a younger, stronger me. Here a couple of dog collars from fondly remembered pooch- es no longer with us. And here a shrunken head from a brief dalliance with cannibal- ism. Ah, memories. But now is not the time for sentiment. Now is the time for ruthless efficiency. Downsiz- ing is not for the faint of heart. One needs to gird one’s loins and set about the task at hand. Which I do, with admirable deter- mination. That is, until I come upon a box filled with children’s books. My Achilles heel. Whatever momentum I had, whatever direction or purpose, evaporates like fairy dust as I lay my hands on these sacred trea- sures. This is hallowed ground. A link to a time when I felt I was at my very best. I real- ize as I pick one up and open it, that there will be no downsizing here. In fact there will be no more work today. Just reading and remembering. Clearly, downsizing is not for the faint of heart. -- Durham resident Neil Crone, actor-comic-writer, saves some of his best lines for his columns. 7 P durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • May 11, 2011What are your thoughts on the results of the federal election? GERRY MEY -- ‘Very interesting. I’m pleased that Duceppe is out and that he retired.’ DAVID OWEN -- ‘An absolute disaster. It couldn’t have been more worse.’ JULIE RUTISHAUSER -- ‘I’m surprised that we have a majority government, and that the Liberals did so poorly.’ REBECCA MORGAN -- ‘I’m surprised the Green Party received a seat, but also very happy that they did.’ WE ASKED... ...AT THE PICKERING RECREATION COMPLEX NEIL CRONE Downsizing definitely not for the faint of heart CELIA KLEMENZ/ BEHIND THE LENS SUNDERLAND -- This wasn’t just a photo of a lit- tle boy enjoying a slice of pizza, it also tells a story. Considering the look the boy’s sister is giving him, you get a sense of what’s going on in the scene. Big sister can see that, in his haste to enjoy his pizza slice, he was also biting into the paper plate. But, for him, it really didn’t mat- ter: It tasted good. With the withering glance from his sister, this photo went beyond being a picture of a cute kid. The young faces of Twitter MIKE JOHNSTON My wife often looks at me strangely when an ambulance or fire truck drives past us. While others move to get out of the way, I’m always thinking of where I can turn around to follow them. I have forgotten the number of times I have pulled over on the side of Hwy. 401 to get a picture of a car accident only to have an OPP officer yell at me to keep moving. It’s the same with all reporters and it’s that rush of being a part of something which seeped into a lot of us with just days until Canadians took to the polls to elect a new government last week. With just about five weeks in this campaign, we didn’t get too excited here at the paper. We didn’t expect too much to change and my money was on a Conservative minority. But as election day got closer, the blood began to boil and those reporters assigned to cover a riding got ready to tell the sto- ries about that night, whether it was by tweets or through Facebook. While we had reporters and photographers in every rid- ing, I sat in the office waiting for the copy and pics to start flowing in. I’m not much of a tweeter so I had time to follow anyone and everyone who was tweeting that night. A walk around the office to stretch saw me miss hundreds of tweets that night. To say tweeters were upset about the Conservative majority would be to call Niagara Falls a small leak. They were devastated. There was lots of swearing and questioning of Canadian voters. The tweeters, for the most part, were young and NDP supporters. Anything that gets young people engaged in the election pro- cess is a good thing. It never surprises us when we are called to a school debate and the students say the Green Party candidate was the clear winner. Those students then grow up, pay taxes and decide to make a different choice. That choice usually moves to the Liberals or Conservatives. This election it moved to the NDP. If the party can show it is a strong opposition with viable policies, those young people just might be tweeting different results in four years. --Managing editor Mike Johnston writes a column every second week about life in the newsroom durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • May 11, 20118 P durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • May 11, 20119 P Direct Access 905.420.4660 General Enquiries 905.420.2222 Service Disruption 1.866.278.9993 UpcomingPublicMeetings A Celebration 200Years in the Making! ThistleHa’Heritage:ThistleHa’wassettledbyScottish immigrant John Miller in 1839. The Millers made a significant contribution to the purebred livestock industry in Canada and the United States in the 19th Century. Thistle Ha’was designated a national historic site in 1973, and an Ontario Heritage Property in 1977. Step inside Thistle Ha’ and 18 other unique Pickering sites during Doors Open on October 1, 2011. For more information visit cityofpickering.com/greatevents. Allmeetingsareopentothepublic. 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May Events May 28 & 29 ~ noon - 4:30 pm Pickering MuseumVillage Discover the Pickering MuseumVillage, as it Steams Up for its 50th season. Canada’s earliest settlers bring the village to life, in 18 heritage buildings; including a blacksmiths shop, general store, school house, log home and chapel. Take part in one of the many hands on activities, witness the Gas & Steam Barn in full tilt or enter The Great Paper Boat Race, all free with admission. In honour of Pickering’s Bicentennial, Steam Up has expanded to two days to include the following exciting activities: Saturday & Sunday, a Re-enactment of the War of 1812 throughout the site and Backwoods Players will present “The Horn of Sir Humphrey”free with admission. Saturday evening, a Bicentennial Ball featuring live music, historically accurate costuming, dance and foods. Tickets and packages on sale now. Call 905.683.8401. On Sunday, enter a heritage Beard and Moustache Competition! Register in advance, details online. Many more exciting Bicentennial events are planned throughout the month of May.Visit the City website, or pick up a commemorative program for details. Saturday May 28 ~ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Esplanade Park, behind City Hall Annual outdoor art and craft show and sale. Over 80 local and area artists show and sell their original work. Performing artists at the Gazebo, Free children and teen art activity tents, Hands on Art by PineRidge Arts Council. In celebration of the Bicentennial, there will be an Artefact Exhibition in the Civic Complex lobby. Artfest is presented by the City in partnership with the PineRidge Arts Council. Pickering’s Bicentennial Celebrations are proudly sponsored by: T. 905.683.6582 TTY 905.420.1739 cityofpickering.com/recreation recreation@cityofpickering.com cityofpickering.com 905.683.6582 Search Pickering Great Events Steam Up Artfest durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • May 11, 201110 AP As students hit the books working toward future careers, the economy hits back with no jobs in sight KRISTEN CALIS AND PARVANEH PESSIAN newsroom@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- When Karen Ash graduated from York University last June with both a teaching degree and a bachelor of fine arts, she felt ready to pursue a career as a high school teacher. But no amount of schooling pre- pared her for what was to come next: a long and bumpy road to find employment in her field of study. “It’s really depressing after you apply for so many jobs and you never hear back,” says the Ajax resi- dent, who currently works full-time as a general merchandiser at Giant Tiger -- eight months after graduat- ing. For a growing number of students across Durham Region, making the grade isn’t their major concern anymore: it’s the often harsh world of job hunting after finishing school that leaves many of them in a con- stant state of limbo. While Ms. Ash says she knew landing a teaching job wouldn’t be easy, she didn’t expect it to be this difficult. Applying for teaching jobs some- times feels like a second part-time job to her, while she also juggles teaching art once a week at a pri- vate school with little pay, and stud- ies French on the side. “It’s been expensive,” she says, explaining how criminal checks, application fees and a renewal of her teaching licence have already racked up at least $500. According to the most recent Durham College Graduate Employ- ment Report, 83 per cent of 2009 graduates found a job six months after graduating, but only 50 per cent found one related to their field. Some of the successful fields included the paramedic - advanced care course, with 100 per cent find- ing a field-related job, nursing (94 per cent) and child and youth worker (94 per cent). In both the one- and two-year general arts and sciences program, although most seemed to get jobs, none found field-related employ- ment. The same trend follows for environmental technology, fitness and health promotion, foundations in art and design, game develop- ment and pre-media. Durham College career advi- sor Anna De Grauwe suggests the numbers may be a little lower than the latest report (yet to be released) due to the bad economic state in 2009. Ms. Ash finds it disappointing that retired teachers seem to be get- ting supply jobs in various school boards, while the younger people in need of employment seem to be left in the lurch. “Maybe if they didn’t allow that, hundreds of jobs would be avail- able,” she says. Also swept up in the turbulent economic storm over the past few years are Bowmanville resident Wendy Robichaud’s sons, 28 and 26, and daughter, 23, who are strug- gling to get their lives started. All three are currently working minimum wage jobs to make ends meet while on the hunt for employ- ment in their fields of study. “My heart breaks for them and I want to do something to help them but I feel helpless,” says Ms. Robichaud. “The economy is driven by the middle class people and if it keeps up at this rate, there is going to be no more middle class.” Her 28-year-old son has hopped from job to job in the construction field and was forced to move back home to save money. Her 26-year- old son was laid off from his job at Gerdau Ameristeel in Whitby two years ago and currently delivers pizzas to avoid losing his home. Her 23-year-old daughter graduat- ed from a college program in 2009 that guaranteed placement upon graduation, but still hasn’t found a career. “She’s looking in the papers, she’s looking online but there’s nothing,” says Ms. Robichaud, adding that she fears the recession has creat- ed a gap in the natural flow in life’s milestones that previous genera- tions have experienced. “When we were younger, we could move out of the house and we could afford our own apart- ment because we would be getting nice raises (at work) every year,” she says. “We actually felt like we were get- ting somewhere and we could buy a house, but now the kids today, they can’t even move out, let alone go buy a house. It’s like they’re moving backwards.” Brandon Gilbert, 24, of Courtice, did manage to move out and get married after graduating from the computer animation program at Durham College in 2007. But in the process he abandoned his search for a career in that industry. After a grueling year and a half of sending his demo reel to numer- ous companies -- at a cost of about $20 per application -- to no avail, he turned to a career outside of his study field to avoid facing debt. He currently works as a warehouse selector and admits he likely won’t return to the animation industry any time soon. “You can’t just throw out your resume to whoever you want because you don’t have money, you just finished college and that’s all the money going down the drain,” he says. “If I ever tried to get back into it now, it would be like me trying to do school all over again -- I’d have to go back and it’s not worth it.” Some post-secondary institu- tions, including Durham College, ensure advisors meet with students of all ages to help them plan for their careers by answering job-related questions and keeping them ahead of the game, says Ms. De Grauwe. “You do want to start job search three to six months in advance before the first day of the job,” she says, adding that job seekers should familiarize themselves with the field in which they’re applying, includ- ing knowing when important dead- lines are and how recruitments are structured. “You don’t want to miss the boat.” It’s also important they let peo- ple they come in contact with, both professionally and personally, know they’re actively seeking a job. “You do have to open up the word of mouth and that’s really what networking is,” she says. “It means talking to people and letting them know.” While business-related areas, including accounting, human resources and marketing, seem to offer the most jobs, Ms. De Grauwe doesn’t recommend entering a cer- tain field based simply on that. “Bottom line is you want to take something that truly interests you because you will be motivated to find a job because you’re interest- ed,” she says. She says there is no set number of applications job seekers should send out in any given time. “It really should be quality over quantity,” she says, adding students should tailor their resume for each job they apply to. Those having no luck with their job search shouldn’t be afraid to revisit their resume and “maximize it.” They can also get help from the services schools provide to their graduates, such as Durham Col- lege, or government-run options. “Job search is a skill that needs to be learned,” she says. “Be optimis- tic, be persistent and know your skills. Know what it is that you have to offer and be confident.” Watch for part 2 of this series, May 11: Older Durham workers find the going tough Based on 983 responses from 2009 Durham College grad- uates, the school’s Graduate Employment Report listed the following as useful job search techniques: Internet/general online posting - 22 per cent Family or friends - 18 per cent Field placement/internship/co-op - 15 per cent Other - 14 per cent Company website/online application - 10 per cent Newspaper ads - 5 per cent Hired Career Services portal - 4 per cent Employer contacts -4 per cent Cold calls - 2 per cent Campus job fair/career fair - 2 per cent Professional associations - 2 per cent Community career fairs - 1 per cent Summer/part-time/contract - 1 per cent SABRINA BYRNES / METROLAND CLARINGTON -- Wendy Robichaud and her sons Brandon Finlay and Michael Finlay. Her sons have struggled to find jobs since the economy took a downward turn three years ago. 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Durham Shamrocks are running programs that offer children of all skill levels a new and exciting sport to enjoy. durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • May 11, 201114 P Each kit contains three reusable masks sized for small animals such as mice, fer- rets, rabbits and birds, medium-sized animals ranging between 20 and 25 pounds and large ones such as dogs 50 pounds and heavier. “For families, the animals are a part of their family,” said Pickering fire chief Bill Douglas. “We really do our best and this will even enhance that.” In the past, Pickering Fire used human oxygen masks to help save animals that had suffered smoke inhalation. “This makes it more effective, that’s the thing,” the chief said. John Welsh of Invisible Fence Brand presented the masks to the fire depart- ment. “It’s great to be involved with this espe- cially with the 200-year celebration of Pickering,” he said. “It’s great to give back to the community.” The donation was initiated by resident Cathy Currie, who had read about the masks and called Pickering Fire to see if the trucks were equipped with the kits, which got the ball rolling. “There are so many animals in Pickering. I have a dog. I’d want my dog to have every shot possible if we had a fire,” she said. In conjunction with the Ontario Vet- erinary Medical Association, Invisi- ble Fence Brand donates the kits to fire departments across Ontario in exchange for donations to pet-related charities. In this case, Claremont Veterinary Ser- vices made a dona- tion to the Far- ley Foundation, a charity which helps seniors, women at risk of abuse and people with disabil- ities get required medical treatment for their pets when they can’t afford it. The clinic’s donation purchased one kit and Invisible Fence Brand donated the other three. “I think it’s a very good idea,” said Dr. Michele Travers of the Claremont veteri- nary clinic. Having seen clients’ pets lost to fires in the past, she said it’s nice to know the firefighters will take the time to help the creatures. “They’re very safe to use,” she said. “If they save a few pets’ lives then they were well worth it.” Dr. Travers will also provide initial training and ongoing support as needed to the fire department. OXYGEN from page 1 If they save a few pets’ lives the they were well worth it. Dr. Michele Travers, Claremont Veterinary Services EMERGENCY SERVICES Oxygen masks to help Pickering pets survive fire Take Advantage of Low Auction Pricing.Our average buyer saves thousands of dollars over Retail.We sell by the square foot so you only have to BUY WHAT YOU NEED! 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THE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP -- HOPE FOR THE JOURNEY. meets Thursdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the lounge at Bayfair Baptist Church, 817 Kingston Rd., Pickering. Spring session runs to June 9. All are welcome. Join at any time. For more information or to register, contact 905-420-8851 (Cheryl) or the church office at 905-839-4621. AJAX TOASTMASTERS. meets on Tuesdays from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Ajax High School, 105 Bayly St. E., Ajax. 905-665-2855, rjrj8963@gmail.com. FREE YOGA MEDITATION CLASSES. con- ducted by qualified teachers are held on Tues- days from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Whitby Central Library, Room lA, 405 Dundas St. W., Whitby. Also on Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. at 37 King St. W., Bowmanville. No registration or special equipment required. 905-441-5360 (Reg). BID EUCHRE. every Monday 6:45 to 10 p.m. at the Petticoat Creek Library and Community Cen- tre, 470 Kingston Rd. W. (between Rosebank Road and Rougemount Drive), Pickering. Hosted by the Rouge Hill Seniors. New members welcome. 905- 420-4660, ext. 6302. CARPET BOWLING. every Wednesday from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Petticoat Creek Library and Commu- nity Centre, 470 Kingston Rd. W., Pickering. Hosted by the Rouge Hill Seniors. New members welcome. 905-420-4660, ext. 6302. H.O.P.E. – Helping Other Parents Everywhere Com- munity Support Group. for parents of acting-out teen- agers, meets every Thursday night in Oshawa and Tuesdays at 7:15 p.m. in Ajax/Pickering. For more information and locations, call 905-239-3577 or visit www.helpingotherparentseverywhere.com. MAY 12 THE DURHAM PC USERS’ CLUB. meets at 7 p.m. at Faith United Church, 1778 Nash Rd., Cour- tice. Two presentations, a brief video overview of the last 25 years in computing to mark the club’s 25th anniversary followed by a break and then the bug session. All are welcome. Admission is free. www. durhampc-usersclub.on.ca. DURHAM REGION ASSOCIATION FOR VOLUNTEER ADMINISTRATION. holds its general meeting at The Village of Taunton Mills, 3800 Brock St. N., Whitby (south entrance, at the top of the stairs). Networking opportunities from 8:45 a.m. and the business portion of the meeting begins at 9:15 a.m. For information on becoming a member, contact 905-430-4021 (Liz) or visit www.drava.org. MAY 13 DUNBARTON-FAIRPORT UNITED CHURCH. 1066 Dunbarton Rd., Pickering, pres- ents its seventh annual Art Show, featuring more than 30 local artists. Today from 1 to 8 p.m., May 14 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and May 15 from noon to 3 p.m. MAY 14 COMMUNITY YARD SALE. at Henderson Place, 290 Old Harwood Ave. (at Chapman Drive), Ajax, from 8 a.m. to noon. STRIDE TO TURN THE TIDE. sponsored walk in support of the Stephen Lewis Foundation’s Grand- mothers’ Campaign. Registration at 9 a.m., 9:30 a.m. start at Esplanade Park, Pickering. Co-hosted by the Community of Faiths Against AIDS in Afri- ca and G Force, a Whitby-based Grandmothers group helping African grandmothers raising children orphaned by AIDS. All are welcome. gforcewhitby@ yahoo.ca. THE PICKERING ROUGE CANOE CLUB. holds a fundraising garage sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 1172 Pebblestone Cres., Pickering. www.pickerin- grougecc.org. THE ONE PARENT FAMILY ASSOCIATION. Ajax Pickering holds its monthly fundraising dance at the Pickering Recreation Centre, 1867 Valley Farm Rd., Pickering from 8 p.m. until 1 a.m. and admis- sion is $16. Music by Best Music Services, dancing, door prizes, a cold buffet. There is a dress code -- no jeans. The dance is open to everyone and it’s a great opportunity to have fun and meet some new friends. MAY 16 PARKINSON SOCIETY. CarePartner Meeting at 7 p.m. at The Village of Taunton Mills, Hobby Room on second floor, 3800 Brock St. N., Whitby. 1-866- 264-3345. MAY 18 HEAD INJURY ASSOCIATION OF DUR- HAM REGION. hosts support group meetings at 850 King St. W., Unit 24, Oshawa (Thornton Centre, lower level) at 7 p.m. Call 905-723-2732 or 1-866- 354-4464 if you need help with transportation. ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BR. 606. Ladies Auxiliary holds a euchre night at 8 p.m. at 1555 Bayly St., Pickering. Prizes and refreshments. The cost is $4, $2 for seniors. Everyone welcome. Send your upcoming events to newsroom@ durhamregion.com. At least 14 days notice is required for consideration of their inclusion. Pre-K to Grade 12 Reading Writing Math Grammar Study Skills Homework French Learning doesn’t stop just because school is out Brains need stimulation all year long. Over the summer, kids can lose academic ground. Oxford Learning programs will stimulate brains all summer. The result is better grades in the fall. A summer at Oxford Learning is all it takes. 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As impressive as those numbers are and as obvious as his knack for finding the net is, the 15-year- old Pickering resident knows he’ll have to do a little bit of everything as a member of the Brampton Bat- talion this coming season after the Ontario Hockey League team made him their first round pick, seventh overall, in Saturday’s pri- ority selection. “From what the coaches have told me, they were lacking scor- ing and that’s what I hope I can bring to the team,” Robinson said on Monday, a couple of days after being tabbed by Stan Butler and the Battalion, a team that scored just 190 goals last season, the sec- ond fewest in the league. “But if I am going to be on the third line as a young guy, if they need me to go out and be the guy to get the guys up and make a big hit or do whatever, if I need to play a different role than I am used to, then I am going to do that.” Having spent the majority of his minor hockey days in the Great- er Toronto Hockey League, first with the Mississauga Reps then the Junior Canadiens, hearing his name called by the Battalion was quite the experience for Robinson, who watched the early part of the draft unfold through live webcast on the OHL website. “Saturday morning I was watch- ing and it was exciting to hear my name, especially that early in the draft,” he said. “I was following along. I didn’t really know what to expect and even now it’s still over- whelming. I am trying to get used to the fact that I got drafted first round.” Aside from going to a team that has an obvious need in his area of expertise -- goal scoring -- a few other elements about the Battalion are intriguing for the six-foot-three forward. Not the least of which, he hopes, includes following the same path to the National Hockey League that many other Battalion before him have, such as the likes of former first-round picks Cody Hodgson (Vancouver) and Matt Duchene (Colorado) in recent years. “It’s pretty close to home which is nice because I’ll get to see my friends and family a lot and the fact that that organization has put a lot of good quality players in the NHL,” he said of what appeals about Brampton. “That’s where I want to be one day.” First things first, though, and Robinson knows a summer of hard work will go a long way in deter- mining how successful his rookie year in Brampton will be. “I need to be in the gym five, six times a week and get on the ice two or three times a week,” said Robin- son, who also played high school hockey this past season at St. Mary Catholic Secondary School. “Going from minor hockey to the OHL is going to be a big step in the speed and strength department.” The selection of Robinson marks the second year in a row the Battal- ion has looked to Durham Region for their first-round pick. Last year they chose Whitby defenceman Marcus McIvor. Meanwhile, the first Whitby player chosen in this year’s draft was forward Matthew Mistele, who went 11th in the second round to the Plymouth Whalers. The six-foot-two Mistele had 43 goals and 77 points in 60 games for the Wildcats last season. Brampton ventured back to Durham during the sixth round, tabbing Clarington winger Jake Marchment. The six-foot Courtice resident, who turns 16 later this month, had 18 goals and 32 points last season. In the eighth round, Whitby’s Anders Nielsen, a six-foot-two right defenceman, and Oshawa’s Sean Darroch were selected. Niels- en was picked up by the Sudbury Wolves and Darroch by the Erie Otters. The Belleville Bulls, as they gen- erally do each year, reached into Whitby in the ninth round to select forward Connor Laird, while in the 11th round the Peterborough Petes picked up Laird’s teammate Andrew Zupancic. Later in the same round, the Kitchener Rangers chose Ajax- Pickering forward Brandon Bock- man. In the 13th round another Ajax- Pickering player came off the board with defenceman Nick Clark chosen by Brampton, while the Saginaw Spirit selected Whitby’s Rylee McKinnon a few picks later. The other two Durham players chosen on Saturday were Claring- ton forward Marco Azzano by the Owen Sound Attack in the 14th round and Whitby’s Chris Turner by the Kingston Frontenacs in the 15th. AARON BELL / OHL IMAGES TORONTO -- Pickering resident Brandon Robinson was chosen sev- enth overall in the first round of the OHL Priority Selection by the Brampton Battalion last Saturday. AQUATICS Pickering Swim Club competes at Michigan event MICHIGAN -- The Pickering Swim Club sent five qualified swimmers to the 2011 Eric Namesnik Grand Prix in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Athletes had to meet tough time standards and swam at the Can- ham Natatorium on the campus of the University of Michigan. This Grand Prix event was one of seven across the United States. Each stop will showcase some of the top swimmers in the world as well as the next generation of swim- ming stars. Alex Lee (13 yr.), Robert Mas- ters (17 yr.), Emily Mayer (14 yr.), Hollie Smith (16 yr.) and Meghan Toswell (16 yr.) competed. The five athletes took a total of 13.37 seconds off overall and three best times out of 12 were accom- plished. Meghan Toswell took the most time off in two of her three events (-10.17 sec.). Hollie Smith swam to a ‘C’ final (top 24) in the female 100 breast- stroke and managed to final with a 20th-place finish (entering in 22nd spot) with a time of 1:15.40 sec. Swimmers events/times/plac- ings were: Alex Lee -- 100 breaststroke, 1:19.17, 41st; 200 breaststroke, 2:49.94, 38th; Robert Masters -- 100 breaststroke, 1:11.44, 64th; 200breaststroke, 2:42.32, 59th Emily Mayer -- 200 freestyle, 2:15.30, 96th; 50 freestyle, 27.83, 55th; Hollie Smith -- 100 breast- stroke, 1:15.40, 20th; 200 breast- stroke, 2:48.12, 33rd; Meghan Toswell -- 200 freestyle, 2:13.43, 86th; 50 freestyle, 28.24, 74th; 400 freestyle, 4:38.88, 59th. durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • May 11, 201118 AP LACROSSE Ironheads bounce back after lopsided loss Jr. B lacrosse team wins 10-8 after 12-1 setback BRAD KELLY bkelly@durhamregion.com AJAX -- Sometimes playing an eve- ning game followed the next day by an afternoon start isn’t a good thing for a Jr. B lacrosse team. This past weekend was an excep- tion to the rule for the Ironheads of Ajax. After getting shelled on Satur- day night 12-1 at the hands of the Oakville Buzz, the Ironheads got an opportunity for quick redemption Sunday afternoon. A quick start in the first period by the offence, cou- pled with stingy defence and strong goaltending in the third led to a 10-8 victory over the Newmarket Saints at the Ajax Community Cen- tre. It was the second victory in three outings this season for the Iron- heads. “We were disappointed (Satur- day) night,” admitted head coach Ron Reed. “I think the players were as well. We expected more.” Reed pointed out that it was the sixth game of the season for Oakville, which had also played in a couple of pre-season tournaments. The Ironheads were playing for just the second time this season, and the difference in where the teams are at this stage was noticeable. Sunday’s game was a good way to erase a bad memory from the night before. “We wanted to rebound (Sun- day),” said Reed. “We had a good talk with the guys (Saturday) night that we wanted to come out and see what we were made of. I think we showed it today.” The Ironheads scored three times within the opening seven minutes of the game, and carried a 4-1 lead into the second period. The teams scored six times each in the middle period for a 10-7 advantage for the Ironheads, who were held off the scoresheet in the third, but limited Newmarket to just one goal, a pow- er-play marker with 6:13 remain- ing. Brock Levick had a big game with three goals and three assists to lead the Ironheads, Dillon Strachan had three points with a goal and two assists, while Cade Zulak and Craig Espinho had three assists each. Tyler Roche scored twice, with one each to Dylan Hutton, Zach Lac- asse, Gage Board and Nick Baun. Up three with under seven min- utes to go, the Ironheads played shorthanded the rest of the way, taking five minor penalties, some- thing that didn’t sit well with Reed. “You can be strong defensively, but you have to be strong mental- ly,” he said. “You have to stay dis- ciplined. Our undisciplined penal- ties almost cost us the third period. Our goalie (Kadyn Pack) came up great for us. “We’ve got to be better disci- plined. You get some young guys and it’s a contact game, but I tell them all the time, if you can’t take a hit, go play golf. You have to play the contact and not retaliate. It’s such a short season, it’s those crazy penalties, undisciplined penalties, that will cost you a playoff spot.” This weekend will be a busy one, with trips to Orillia Thursday and Halton Hills Saturday, concluding with a home game Sunday at 2 p.m. against Mimico. THE SCOOP: The only bright spot for the Ironheads on Saturday came from Brock Levick, who opened the scoring in the third period with a power-play goal. At that point, the Ironheads were already down 8-0 ... The two wins the Ironheads have after three games is well ahead of last year’s pace, taking nine tries to get a second win on the board, fin- ishing with four all told ... Levick leads the Ironheads scoring race with 7-5-12 totals in three games. Craig Espinho is next with 2-6-8 numbers ... Players of the Game on Sunday were Mark Hilker of the Ironheads and Ryan Lee of New- market. RYAN PFEIFFER / METROLAND AJAX -- Cory Ashmore, right, of Newmarket chased down Ironheads player Julian Garritano during junior B lacrosse action in Ajax. durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • May 11, 201119 AP MAY 11, 2011 Ajax & Pickering Locations 279 Kingston Rd. E. Ajax 260 Kingston Rd. E. Ajax (in Home Depot) 1105 Kingston Rd. Pickering (in Home Depot) 255 Salem Rd. S. 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Those numbers are strik- ingly similar to those put up by his father, Andrew, who had more than twice the number of assists as goals in both the OHL, where he starred for the Ottawa 67’s in the late 1980s, and the NHL, where he forged a productive 16-year career. Chris DePiero, head coach and general manager of the Generals, describes the younger Cassels as “a pretty good, skilled offen- sive player who basically is what I would deem a hock- ey player. He understands the game and looks like, when you watch him, has a lot of fun playing it.” Cassels also played with the TPH Thunder at the OHL Cup tournament this year, chipping in two goals and three points in four games. DePiero says the team’s head scout, Mike Kelly, watched Cassels play extensively during the season, while the entire staff took a look at him at the OHL Cup. Cassels was not among the 47 prospects featured in the OHL’s preview and media guide, but that’s of little concern to DePiero. “I’m not sure what other guys are thinking or what the thought process is, but from our perspective, we like what we saw and we feel he will fit into what we have here and be a part of our group,” he says. “That’s all that counts.” DePiero is surely hoping to see Cassels turn out as good as Christian Thom- as, son of another former NHLer, Steve Thomas. Thomas, drafted 13th over- all by the London Knights in 2008 and acquired in a trade by the Generals, led the team with 52 goals and 99 points this past season. “Some of these guys when you’re around the environment a lot, you get to see different things and different players, and you’re able to glean from that,” DePiero says of the NHL pedigree. In the second round, with the 35th overall pick previ- ously acquired from Wind- sor, Oshawa made Ken Appleby of the North Bay Trappers the fourth goalie selected. The six-foot-four, 195 pounder compiled a goals-against average of 2.19 with one shutout in 21 games last season. “I think there’s room for growth and (goalie coach) Mike (Lawrence) can get to work with him on that,” says DePiero. “We feel very strongly about Ken. Just the future here, you’ve got a big guy like that who’s athletic, he has the ability to come in at the right time and stop some pucks.” With two picks in the third round, the Generals addressed the blue-line, taking six-foot, 170-pound Rory McGuire 51st overall from York Simcoe and six- foot-one, 190-pound Wil- liam Petschenig 58th over- all out of Upper Canada. “With the first five picks, we wanted to have the idea of grabbing a goalie with one of those five, and then depending upon what we did in the first we want- ed to have a couple of D in there,” DePiero says of the team’s strategy, which included taking left winger Bradley Latour out of Bar- rie with the first pick of the fourth round. As in years past, the Gen- erals selected generous- ly from the United States, taking four players, includ- ing Cassels and a possible sleeper in the 10th round, defenceman Liam McGing out of Culver U16 in Indi- ana. “We’ll roll the dice some- times and hopefully put our best foot forward as an organization and then say this is what we’re about, and give them an oppor- tunity to make a decision,” says DePiero. “You’ve got to take chances sometimes with that.” Many of the players just selected, including Cas- sels and McGing, as well as other potential rookies, will be in Oshawa Friday and Saturday for the team’s orientation camp. Red ver- sus White games will be held at 6:15 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. Saturday at the General Motors Centre. durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • May 11, 201120 AP D. G. BIDDLE & ASSOCIATES LTD. 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We offer competi- tive wages and beneﬁ ts. The candidate must have: knowl- edge of truck and trailer parts a must, experience as a team leader, good organiza- tion skills, computer skills are required, excellent customer service skills, must be able to work within a team-oriented environment, must be self- motivates and able to multi- task. email resume to: karen.qualitytruckrepair@ rogers.com or fax: 905-721- 0459. EXPERIENCED Tire techni- cian required full-Time for busy Automotive and Tire Store. Drop off resume to: Oshawa Tire, 245 King St. W., Oshawa or call (905)725- 6511 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 Careers Drivers 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. HELP AN ADOLESCENT in need! Become a foster parent with New Life Foster Care Agency Inc. Experience preferred, good remuneration. Please contact (905)623-4802. RENOVATION & Landscape company hiring Labourers and General Handyman/Car- penter. Experience in gener- al renovations, interlocking and retaining walls an asset. Own transportation and tools an asset. 905-409-6910 SPORTS/MUSIC/TRAVEL!!! Are these of interest to you? We need 10 energetic peo- ple to start Now! Learn all phases of Mktg/CSR/PR. Earn up to $20/hr. No exp. necc. Whitney 1-888-767- 1027 Careers Drivers General Help SOUNDS DISTRIBUTION of Ajax, seeks a Shipping/Re- ceiving Lead for growing en- terprise. Duties: Supervise in shipping/receiving environ- ment. Co-ordinate, assign, evaluate work of employees. Engage in maintaining inven- tories of equipment's, con- ﬁ rming/recording shipments, prepare items for shipping. Permanent position. Experi- ence in handling lighting equipment essential. High school diploma, 3-5 years of work experience in ﬁ eld. Organized with sound judgment. Salary: $17- $19/hr. Email resume: jobs@soundsdist.com. SWISS CHALET now hiring delivery drivers for Bowman- ville. Please submit resumes to: SWISS CHALET - 2310 HWY 2, Bowmanville, Ont. (Walmart Plaza) Attn: Susan Brisebois. 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 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 ADVERTISE TODAY! CALL AJAX 905-683-5110 durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • May 11, 201121 AP We have an immediate opening for a LICENCED TECHNICIAN Mazda experience preferred We offer a busy shop in a brand new state of the art facility, at Westney Rd/401 Visit www.ajaxmazda.com Air conditioned shop, Excellent beneﬁ ts, Tech bonus plan Please contact: Geoff Thompson Ph: 905-428-0088 Fax: 905-428-1240 geoff.thompson@ajaxmazda.com HANDS ON MAINTENANCE MECHANIC / MILLWRIGHT Facility in Ajax. Knowledge of pumps, motors, conveyors, blowers, hydraulics, boiler, pneumatics, spray paint equipment and PLC's required. 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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 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 Come & Worship NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS All claims against the ESTATE OF BETTY MARGARET WADE, late of the Town of Pickering, in the Regional Municipality of Durham, who died on or about the 19th day of July, 2010, must be ﬁ led with the undersigned personal representative on or before the 9th day of June, 2011. Thereafter the undersigned will distribute the assets of the said Estate having regard only to the claims then ﬁ led. Dated the 5th day of May, 2011. RICHARD NORMAN WADE, ELGIN EVANS Coutts ROBERT ALAN O'BRIEN by their solicitors Coutts Crane Barristers and Solicitors 480 University Avenue Ste. 700 Toronto, Ontario M5G lV2 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS All Claims against the Estate of Richard J. Drmaj, late of Ajax, Ontario who died on or about March 5, 2011, must be ﬁ led with the undersigned personal representative on or before June 8, 2011 thereafter, the undersigned will distribute the assets of the said estate having regard only to the claims then ﬁ led. Dated May 11th, 2011 Judith Rundle, Executrix by her solicitors, Fogler, Rubinoff LLP 95 Wellington Street West, Suite 1200 Toronto, ON M5J 2Z9 Skilled & Technical Help General Help 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 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 HAIRSTYLIST FULL TIME with experience JOSEPH'S HAIRSTYLING, Oshawa Centre. Apply in person or call Joe (905)723-9251 Skilled & Technical Help BATTERY TECHNICIAN Battery Installation Techni- cian for the Back UP Power Supply Industry. The position is a full time position that entails heavy repetitive lift- ing. Position is expected to work overtime nights & weekends. Contact Steve Hasseell shassell@csipow- er.com ELECTRICIAN WANTED. Must have 309A license. Must have industrial/com- mercial experience. High voltage experience an asset. Forward resume to: duratech@hotmail.ca. 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/ Office Help FRONT OFFICE RECEP- TIONIST For Trailer Sales and Service operation locat- ed in Oshawa. Greet custom- ers, operate telephone sys- tem. Assist with day to day running of the ofﬁ ce, licens- ing of trailers, invoicing for the Sales and Service de- partments. Must have knowl- edge of Business Vision ac- counting software and have computer software knowl- edge. An understanding of ofﬁ ce and service type op- erations would be advanta- geous. Ability to multi-task, work well under pressure and deal with customers, must be able to get along well with others, be a team player and have a good sense of humour. Must have a valid Driver's license and own vehicle Starting Date: Immediate. Fax resume to: JENSEN TRAILERS 905- 571-0404 or email: info@jensentrailers.com LEGAL SECRETARY posi- tion. 1 or more years exp. in family law required for Dur- ham Region law ofﬁ ce. Fax resume to 905-434-8943. Office Help PART-TIME RECEPTION- IST needed evenings & weekends. Whitby/Oshawa location. RE experience pre- ferred. Admin experience a must. Email resume to: mca@kwenergy.ca or fax: 905-430-2301 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. 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. Hospital/Medical /Dental LOOKING For Experienced FULL - TIME PHARMACY ASSISTANT. You must have good customer service skills and experience with Kroll and/or Nexxsys. Flexibility to work some eve- ning and weekend shifts is a necessity. If you possess these skills please email your resume to jackiebarlow97@yahoo.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 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. OPEN HOUSE Sat & Sun May 14 & 15, 1pm to 4pm. Beautiful Parkwood Village, 1665 Nash Rd, Unit E-13, Courtice. Much sought after ground ﬂ oor corner condo unit, own entrance. 3 Bed- rooms, 2 Bathrooms, new Kitchen and bathrooms, new carpets, wood ﬂ oors, ﬁ re- place, beautifully decorated, patio, overlooking Conserva- tion Area. 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 Office Help Property Outside CanadaP 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 ECO-INSPIRED BIZ. Look- ing for self-motivated people to teach online from their home computer. Flexible hours, free training, great in- come and real support 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 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 1-BEDROOM, clean, quiet building, close to OC, no pets/smoking, 1-car parking, laundry. $825/month, inclu- sive, available June 1st. First/last. (416)414-4538. 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 basement apartment, Rossland/Gar- den, Whitby, separate en- trance, laundry, 1 full bath. Near all amenities. $950/in- clusive. Available immedi- ately/June 1st. Call Askar, 416-786-5591 or 905-493- 0950 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 Apartments & Flats for RentA 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, NEW apartment building, studio, 1 & 2-bed- rooms, available now. In- come preferred, $17,000- $32,000/yr. Call (905)683- 9269. AJAX, Pickering Village. Main Floor of house, 3-bed- rooms, full bathroom, laun- dry, parking, $1250/mo all inclusive, walk to GO/Schools, Avail. immedi- ately. No pets. Contact An- drew 416-522-1938 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. 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 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 2 bed- room basement apt ($950). Shared laundry, 4pc wash- room. Immediate. (905)686- 6684 or (416)712-4059 NORTH OSHAWA 1-bed- room basement apt. No smoking, No pets. Heat, hy- dro and parking included. Available June 1st. $800/month. Call (905)213- 8116 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. PICKERING, Executive home. Rosebank/Sheppard. Bright 2-bdrm basement, pri- vate entrance, washer/dryer, parking, storage, ﬁ replace, A/C. $1050/mo inclusive. No pets/smokers. Available July 1st. Gita 647-208-4482 or 905-837-9511 Apartments & Flats for RentA 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, 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 RENOVATED, 1-bedroom apartment, on second ﬂ oor of quiet home. New bathroom, carpets/paint. Parking and utilities included. King/Ritson area. Available June 1st or/July-1st. $685/month. (905)623-9309. 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. 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 Condominiums for RentC AJAX, WALK TO LAKE. Luxury 2-bdrm condo. Cor- ner unit. 2 bathrooms, 5-appliances, indoor pool, tennis court. No smok- ing/pets. Call 416-702-2987 or 905-820-2482 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 Places of Worship Legal Notices Houses for Rent 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 BOWMANVILLE, detached home, large yard, private drive, large eat-in kitchen, 4 appliances, $1450/month plus heat, hydro, water. June 1st/1-yr lease, hrdwd ﬂ rs. Credit check/references. (905)744-1486. WHITBY, 3 BDRM bunga- low. $1375/mo inclusive. 3-parking. Also 1-bdrm bsmt. $750/mo inclusive. No pets/smoking. Avail. July 1st. First/last, references & credit check required. Call 416- 428-2127. Places of Worship Legal Notices 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 AJAX, FURNISHED room. Own washroom with shower, suitable for professional. Available immediately. Own TV, cable, fridge & micro- wave. 905-550-1422 AJAX, Rossland/Westney. Room for rent in quiet subdi- vision. Suitable for working male. No pets. Call (647)828-4571 Places of Worship Legal Notices Rooms for Rent & WantedR CENTRAL OSHAWA, fur- nished room, must be non- smoker. Very quiet house. $420/month, includes cable, TV, & parking. Please call (905)579-4015. NORTH OSHAWA, ROOM for rent in quiet residential area, laundry, cable, parking, internet, $500/month, all in- clusive. Available immediate- ly. (647)710-9386. 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 Shared Accommodation FURNISHED 2-BEDROOM country bungalow to share. Parking, full use of the house, $500/month, nego- tiable, all inclusive. Suits a mature female. Available im- mediately. Please call (905)410-6495. Places of Worship Legal Notices Vacation Properties CANCEL YOUR TIME- SHARE No Risk Program. STOP Mortgage & Mainte- nance Payments Today. 100% Money Back Guaran- tee. Fre Consultation. Call Us Now. We Can Help! 1- 888-356-5248 SELL/RENT YOUR TIME- SHARE FOR CASH!!! Our Guaranteed Services will Sell/ Rent Your Unused Timeshare for CASH! Over $95 Million Dollars offered in 2010! www.sellatime- share.com (800)640-6886 SUNNY SPRING SPECIALS At Florida's Best Beach-New Smyrna Beach. Stay a week or longer. 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(705)328-0402 or (905)242- 2896. durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • May 11, 201122 AP SATURDAY,MAY 14TH•10:00am ★ A U C T I O N S A L E ★ of Landscaping Equipment for Van Holland landscaping, Selling at the property, located at 3910 Westney Road North, Greenwood, Ontario, 6km north of Ajax on Westney Road, 1km north of Highway 7 To Include: 1989 International S1900 dump truck with 10ft western plow, air ﬂ ow tailgate salter and Hiab 090 crane with block clamp attachment, Ford 4000 diesel tractor, Nissan N150 mini excavator, Clark 175B michigan loader with 4 yard bucket, Massey Ferguson 135 diesel tractor with ransomes mower, Ferris 60" riding front mount mower, bobcat 743 diesel skid steer, 233HD Thomas skid steer loader with fork lift, dirt bucket, auger and shrub puller, 10ft single axel trailer with winch, dual axle trailer with water tank, 17ft boat and trailer with 90HP engine and ﬁ sh ﬁ nder, Aluminum 16ft boat with 60HP engine, 6ft Gering PTO roto-tiller, 2x16ft bat wings, 2xRansom 15ft reel mowers, Danuser post hole digger with 14" 2ft and 3ft augers, Kvernelands 3 furrow plow, 12ft dual axle skid steer ﬂ oat, 6ft rotary mower, DeRoo triple axle ﬂ oat with ramps, 6ft landscape groomer, soil shredder, 5 Mott mowers, Ryan aerator, Ryan slicer overseeder, 7 1/2 and 8ft snowplows, skid steer shrub puller, Caroni 8ft ﬁ nishing mower, PTO water pump, 3pt discs, 3pt blade, Bannerman Diamond Master, track groomer, hydraulic tandem axle dump trailer, Gravely lawn tractor with mower and tiller, 12ft livestock trailer, Honda gas engine, wood chipper, log splitter with diesel engine, riding lawn roller, pallet truck, 40ft ship storage container, Wisconsin water pump, Mig welder, Honda tamper, power hacksaw, brick cutter, sandblaster, Mastercraft welder, steel trusses, skids of retaining wall brick, large quantity of interlocking brick, 2 old scrap trucks, truck and tractor tires, water tanks with gas engine and water pump, lawn mowers, rototillers, weedeaters, Target masonary saw, Target concrete cutter, Honda power washer, assorted lumber, aluminum carts, torches, Little wonder blower, jumping jack, large quantity of landscaping tools and support items, plus many other interesting items. Note: Owner is retiring from the landscaping business and the property has been sold for 407 access. Owner and Auctioneer are not responsible for any loss, damage or theft on the day of the sale. Terms are Cash, Interac, Visa and M/C (credit cards will have a 3% premium). To view items on-line visit www.reinhartauctions.com Sale Managed and Sold by: NEIL BACON AUCTIONS LTD. and REINHART AUCTIONS 905-985-1068 Large 2 Day Auction The Estate of Sandra Carlton, Bedford St., Port Hope 9 Elgin Street East, Cobourg, Ontario Friday, May 13, 2011 Preview: 4:30 p.m. Auction: 6:00 p.m. Saturday, May 14, 201 Preview: 9:30 a.m. Auction: 11:00 a.m. FRIDAY AUCTION to include large selection of furniture, primitives, glass, china, pictures, books & carpets. An interesting auction, something for everyone! SATURDAY AUCTION to include large amount of Victorian furniture, marble top hall table, sofa, numerous tables & chairs, sideboards, walnut dining table & 4 chairs, secretaire bookcase, walnut & maple chest of drawers & numerous others, 7 Grandfather clocks, numerous Bracket & Mantel clocks, Heintzman black lacquer grand piano & bench, country couch, pine jam cupboard. Large selection of glass, china, silver- plate & collector's items. Numerous Victorian & Canadian oils & watercolours. And all items associated with a long established home. Watch Website for Updates & Photos For details and photo gallery go to www.waddingtons.ca/cobourg Phone (905) 373-0501 ESTATE AUCTION Stapleton Auctions Newtonville, LOA 1J0 Friday, May 13th, 5:00 p.m. Selling the Cole estate from Bowmanville: Curio Cabinet; Chesterﬁ eld Suite; Occ. Ta- bles; Occ. Chairs; Antique Tables; 3 Pc. Breakfast Sets; Kneehole Desk; New Leather Ofﬁ ce Chair; Antique Bed; Dressers; Lamps- Oil, Handpainted; Yamaha Organ & Bench; 2 Pianos and benches; Glassware; Chinaware; Old Pictures; Prints; Coke Collectibles; Snow Shoes; 5hp Gas Shredder; 3.5 hp Gas Mower; Gas Weeders; 5 hpViking Snow Blower; 3 Wheel Bike; River Runner Poly Kayak (12 ft.); Gas Barbecue; Dehumidiﬁ er; Pr. Chev Spoke Wheels; Massey No. 7B Horse Plow; Ladders-6', 20', 40'; Patio Set; etc. etc. Check the start time at 5:00 p.m. Preview after 2:00 p.m. Terms: Cash, Approved Cheques, Visa, M/C, Interac, 10% Buyers Premium Applies Auctioneers: Frank & Steve Stapleton 905.786.2244, 1.800.263.9886 www.stapletonauctions.com 'estate specialists since 1971' ESTATE AUCTION Boats, Lawnmowers, Trailers, Tools, Household Contents from the Whitby home of Kevin Cummings. Sunday, May 15 - 9:30 am (viewing 8:30 am) Auction features John Deere EZ Trak Lawnmower (as new), Craftsman 11.5 hp Snowblower (as new), 14' wc Lund Boat & Trailer 9.9 Merc 4 stroke (pkg) , 14' Pontoon Boat & Trailer, 25hp Johnson, 12' & 14' Aluminum Boats, Trailers, 4hp Suzuki & 6 hp Viking Motors, 16' Tandem Trailer (no deck), Enclosed 10' Tailer, 10' Utility Trailer, Misc Trailers, Older Bolens Mower, Gas Mowers, Weedeaters, 100 sheets of 1/2" 4x8 Drywall, 58 bags of Wood Pellets, Quality Selection of Electric & Hand Tools, Drywall Hoist, Scaffolding, 10" Hawkeye Mastercraft Tablesaw, Car Ramps, Rolling & Stacking Tool Boxes, Battery Charger, Fishing Equipment, Extension and Step Ladders, Compressor, Misc Hardware, Axes, Sledges, Bars, etc, Fridge, Stove, Freezer, Oak Desk, Glass & China, Collector Plates, Books, Collectibles, Couches, Loveseat, 2 Blue Leather Chairs, Brass Lamps, Misc Light Fixtures, Pictures, Mirrors, Parlour tables, Several Speaker's Podiums, Plus Many More Articles from the Home & Garage Still To Be Unpacked. Note: Boats, Lawnmowers, Trailers sell at approx 11:00am Terms: Cash, Visa, M/C & Interac (no cheques) (10% buyers premium) see: www.macgregor.theauctionadvertiser.com MacGREGOR AUCTIONS Located in Orono at Silvanus Gardens. Take 115/35 Hwy to Orono, Exit at Main St. Orono (Exit 17). Follow signs to Mill Pond Rd. 905-987-2112 1-800-363-6799 HAYDON AUCTION BARN Midway between Bowmanville & Blackstock, just east of Durham #57 Two Sales This Weekend Saturday May 14 at 10:30 am Viewing from 9 am Box Lots start outside Ω hr early at 10 am weather permitting. Video Poker Machine, 4000 psi Hot Water Pressure Wash- er, Stacking Fridgidaire Washer & Dryer, Love Seats, Die Cast Cars, Costume Jewelry, Qty of Artwork, 48 pce set of Shelley Fine China Pattern #2518, Guildcraft Loom, Glassware Antiques, Collectibles and lots more. Sunday May 15 at 12 Noon Viewing from 10:30 am Over 250 Lots of Collectible Coins, Currency and Stamps. Canada, U.S. and World. Many High Grades and Key Dates inc. 1948 Silver Dollar (EF), 1921 US Morgan Dollar (MS65), 1870 Nﬂ d. 50 Cents (VF30), Can. 1909 R.L. 5 Cents (MS63), 1872H 10 Cents (VF), Pre-Confederation Tokens, Silver Coins, Paper Money, Third Party Graded Coins, RCM Product etc. Lots of items for both the novice and advanced collector. See Website for Full Details: www.haydonauctionbarn.com 2498 Concession Rd. 8, Haydon Rod Smith - Auctioneer (905) 263-4402 WEDNESDAY,MAY 18TH•4:45pm ★ A U C T I O N S A L E ★ of Furniture, Antiques & Collectibles for a Mount Albert home, Selling at NEIL BACON AUCTIONS Ltd, 1 km. West of Utica To Include: Pine cupboard, pine shelves, dining room table and chairs, chests, prints, lamps wicker doll carriage, curved glass display cabinet, cameras, horse brass, copper, Royal Doulton ﬁ gurines, duck decoys, large quantity of folk art items, collectables and glassware, jewellery, John Deere 17hp riding lawn mower, 7500 diesel generator, plus many other interesting items. Sale Managed and Sold by: NEIL BACON AUCTIONS LTD. 905-985-1068 Large Quality Antique & Estate Auction Sunday, May 15 Preview 9:30 a.m. Auction 11:00 a.m. Continental & English Porcelain, Numerous Figurines, Dinner Services, Crystal, Jewellery, Inuit Carvings, Sterling Silver to include Flatware Service, Large Amount of Victorian & Georgian Furniture, Oriental Carpets, Numerous Oil Paintings & Watercolours. Watch web site for updates & photos. Indoor Yard Sale: Sunday @ 9:30 a.m. For details and photo gallery go to www.waddingtons.ca/brighton Phone 1-613-475-6223 CORNEIL'S AUCTION BARN Friday May 13 at 4:30pm located 3 miles East of Little Britain on Kawartha Lakes Rd. 4. Burled walnut china cabinet (claw feet) oak library table, mod- ern oak roll top desk, washstand, oak china cabinet, walnut dining room table and chairs, oak sideboard, cedar chest, pb rocker, 4pc settee set, Optek elec guitar, reclining chesterﬁ eld, violin, ﬂ oor model radios, telescope, round air hockey table, western saddle, Delta 10" bandsaw, Delta ﬂ oor model drill press, Beaver table saw, broad axes, 3000 watt gas genera- tor, 72 Yamaha SL338C and 68 Motoski Capri snowmobiles, Venus 14' Cedar strip Peterborough boat (as is) with 30Hp Lark/Evinrude outboard plus trailer, 81 Honda PA50 moped, Amana 2 door fridge, chest freezer, Qty of china, glass, household and collectable items, Selling for the City of Kawar- tha Lakes Police Department approx 20 bicycles, tool sets, 3 rolls Mig wire, etc. Don & Greg Corneil Auctioneers 1241 Salem Rd., Little Britain (705) 786-2183 for more info or pictures go to www.theauctionadvertiser.com/DCorneil - open for viewing Thursday from 8:30am to 4pm and 7pm to 9pm and Friday morning at 9am BBRUCE KELLETT AUCTIONS Selling house contents of Mrs. Jean VanCamp of Blackstock. House sold & Stamps & CoinsMalcolm Sale Barn •13200 Old Scugog Rd. (1/2 Mile South of Blackstock, Ont.)TUES., May 17, 2011 @ 5:30pm Corner Whatnot shelf • Wall clock • Dishes • Old wash tub stand • Crocks • Cast iron seat • Cast iron wheels • Large collection of Estate stamps & coins • High value, old U.S.A. stamps, early 1900's & Canadian • Canada Silver Dollars coins 1947, 1939, 1949, 1944 and more. AUCTIONEER: Bruce Kellett(705)328-2185 or (905)986-4447 See items on:www.theauctionfever.com SATURDAY, May 14th, 2011, 10:00 am Auction Sale of Farm Machinery, Boat, Tools & Equipment to be held for Pallock Orchards Farm, 1892 Bloor Street East, Courtice, Ontario (Between Oshawa and Bowmanville) Directions: From Hwy 401 exit Courtice Rd. (exit 431) and go North to Bloor Street then East 1.2 km. GARY HILL AUCTIONS 905-852-9538, 800-654-4647 416-518-6401 Details & photos garyhillauctions.ca MON. MAY 16 - 5PM ESTATE AUCTION at MCLEAN AUCTION CENTER - 2194 Little Britain Rd., LINDSAY Vi- las dinner, furniture, glass & china, prints, collectables, ex- cellent tools, King 13" Planer/Moulder, Hitachi slide cutting miter saw, Craftsman 10" table saw, hardware, hand, power tools, riding lawn mower, snowblower, 2 canoes, hundreds of items, Info 705-324-2783 MCLEAN AUCTIONS view photos/list/updates/terms at www.mcleanauctions.com INVITATION TO BID Bids for services listed below Address to: The Mailroom Manager This Week Newspaper 845 Farewell St. Oshawa ON L1H 7L5 Will be received until 12 noon on May 18, 2011 Contract commencing June 30, 2011 To deliver newspapers, ﬂ yers, catalogues and other products to approx 100 speciﬁ c drop locations in the North Oshawa area. Vehicle required. Information packages available at This Week Newspaper 845 Farewell St. Oshawa ON L1H 7L5 Bid #3052011 Lowest or any bids will not necessarily be accepted. Only the successful company will be contacted. 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 TendersT RegistrationR 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 Daycare Available FULL TIME OR PART TIME, All ages welcome. Daycare service from 7 a.m. - 8 p.m. Monday - Friday. Westney & Delaney, fully fenced, happy environment, crafts, games etc. Receipts, references. Excellent rates. (905)686- 8719 Music & Dance Instruction PIANO LESSONS Private lessons in my home , from beginners to conservatory. Call Joani @ 905-686-8351 Articles for SaleA 90FT X 5FT used swimming pool green chain link fence with gate, some poles and top rails, in good shape. $80. Call Paul (905)924- 4795 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 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 FRIDGE, INDUSTRIAL, brand new, never been used. Other business equipment for sale. (905)655-4394 FURNACES: LENNOX Manufactured, 93% fuel-efﬁ - cient, 70,000 BTU's, $1699 (Installed). 90,000 BTU's, $1849 (Installed). CENTRAL- AIR, 1.5-ton, $1399 installed. 2-ton, $1499 installed. 10 year warranty included. (289)404-3738. NOW ON SALE, new scratch & dent and recondi- tioned major appliances. At ALL ONTARIO APPLIANCE CLINIC, 111 Dundas St. W. Whitby, 905-668-9444. TendersT RegistrationR Articles for SaleA HOT TUB COVERS All Custom covers, all sizes and all shapes, $375.00 plus tax Free delivery. Let us come to your house & measure your tub! Pool safety covers. 905-259-4514. www.durhamcovers.com HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS Best Price, Best Quality. All Shapes & Colours. Call 1-866-585-0056 www.thecoverguy.ca HOT TUBS, 2011 models, fully loaded, full warranty, new in plastic, cost $8000, sacriﬁ ce $3,900. 416-779- 0563. RENT TO OWN - New and reconditioned appliances, new TV's, Stereos, Comput- ers, DVD Players, Furniture, Bedding, Patio Furniture, Barbecues & More! Fast de- livery. No credit application refused. Paddy's Market, 905-263-8369 or 1- 800-798-5502. SECURITY CONCERNS We Can Help. Camera Systems, Very Reasonable 26 Years Experience. Family Business. www.SkyviewE.com 905- 655-3661 1-800-903-8777 STEEL BUILDINGS 30x40, 50x100 - Others. Time to Buy Now at Old Price. Prices going up! www.sunwardsteel.com Source# 16M 800-964-8335 TRUCKLOADS OF NEW SCRATCH & DENT APPLI- ANCES stainless steel, white and black French door fridge's available, variety of dented ranges, laundry, dish- washers and fridges - differ- ent colors. SMALL DENTS EQUAL HUGE SAVINGS! Front load washers from $399. New coin laundry available, Call us today, Ste- phenson's Appliances, Sales, Service, Parts. 154 Bruce St. Oshawa. (905)576- 7448 Pets, Supplies, Boarding 9 GOLDEN RETRIEVER Puppies, ready to go, vet checked, ﬁ rst shots, de- wormed, $500. Please call 905-342-1050 Parents on site. POT BELLY PIG BABIES black, for sale, (not for eat- ing). Some free to good homes! Call (905)434-0392 for more info ISAAC, William. March 15, 1935 - April 29, 2011. It is with great sadness we announce the passing of William (Bill) Isaac on April 29, 2011 at the Ajax-Pickering Hospital. Beloved husband of the late Helen Isaac; sweetheart and love of Vera Gordon. Loving father of Hazel and her partner, Angus. Proud Papa of his grandsons, Garrett, Eric and Brendan. Wonderful brother to James (May) in Scotland and Alexander (Chrissy), and Uncle to Catrionz (Arnold), Bill (Kelly), David, Paul (Debrah), Elsbeth (Ron), Alex (Loralee) and Jim (Brenda), and all of his nieces and nephews in Scotland. Lifelong friend of Betty and Rex Park of Millbrook. Bill was also truly blessed to have Vera's children Colleen (Bruce) and Janice (Al) in his life. Bill immigrated to Canada from Scotland in 1964. He lived in Ajax for over 40 years, working as a baker until retirement. He will be fondly remembered by his former soccer and curling teammates, his golf partners, all the friends made over the years at Ashley Manor, and at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 322, of which he was a member for over 40 years. Our family would like to thank Dr. Nicholas, Dr. Baker, and the outstanding nursing staff on 3 East at the Ajax-Pickering Hospital for their professionalism, compassion and care of Bill. We will remember Bill for his smile, his whistling and his love of life and family. According to his wishes there was no funeral service. A private family remembrance was held on May 4, 2011. TURNER, Robert Edward - Passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Mon- day May 9th, 2011 in his 86th year. Beloved husband of Helen for 61 years. Proud father of David (Linda) and Mark (Nancy). Loving grandpa of Adam and Amy. He will be missed by his sister-in-law Lea and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Frank and Lillian, his brother Norman and sister Joyce. A special thank you to Dr. Stein and the many nurses at Ajax/Pickering Hospital. The family will receive friends at the McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME (28 Old Kingston Rd. Ajax 905-428-8488) on Wednesday, May 11th, 2011 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held at ST. PAUL'S UNITED CHURCH (65 King's Crescent, Ajax) on Thursday May 12th at 1:30 p.m. Cremation to follow. In lieu of ﬂ ow- ers the family requests donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or to the Alzhei- mer's Society. A book of condolence may be signed at www.mceachnie-funeral.ca YETMAN, Lora (nee Quinton) - Passed away peacefully with her family in attendance at Bay Ridges Long Term Care Facility at 1:40 pm May 8, 2011. Lora, in her 97th year was predeceased by her husband Sam (1989) and daughter Margaret Fawcett (1992). Left to mourn are her daughter Doris Flint (Barry) and son Harry (Heather); grandchildren: Raelene Cecic (Dennis), Ghia Flint (Ortho), Greg (Jodi), Todd (Alicia), Bryan (Sharon), Jennifer McDougall (Dave ), Darren Fawcett (Sabrina) and Matthew Fawcett; fourteen great grandchildren: Broden and Trent Cecic, Colton Flint, Bryce, Chad, Blake, Abby, Tucker, Sam, Quinton, Ben, Mia McDougall and Ethan McDougall and Tinlea Fawcett. She is survived by her sister Rose Quinton and brother Don (Gussie). She was prede- ceased by brothers Charles, Harold, Clyde, Rex, George and sister Martha. The family wish to thank the staff at Bay Ridges LTC for their help and care and a very special thank you to Diane Baptiste, Peisha Bute and Shirley Lockyer Lora's personal caregivers who were with her countless hours over the last ﬁ ve years. Family will receive friends at McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME (28 Old Kingston Rd., Ajax) from 2 - 4pm and 7 - 9pm on Wednesday May 11th. Funeral Service to be held at St. Paul's on the Hill Anglican Church (882 Kingston Rd., Pickering, at Fairport Rd.) at 1pm Thursday May 12th. Interment to follow at Erskine Cemetery on Fairport Rd. and Finch Ave. in Pickering. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in her memory may be made to a charity of choice. Please visit www.mceachnie- funeral.ca to sign the memorial guest book. Auctions Death Notices durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • May 11, 201123 AP DE-CLUTTER FOR A CAUSE National Garage Sale for Shelter Donate your ALL unwanted, gently used items to our garage sale NOW for our upcoming Garage Sale held on May 14th Drop off your items to: Royal LePage Connect Realty 335 Bayly St. W. Ajax or call 905-427-6522 100% proceeds go to The Herizon House. Articles WantedA Pets, Supplies, Boarding GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPS, Registered C.K.C., dewormed, shots, chipped, 3 males, ready to go, 1 female 8 months old. References available, $1000 each. (905)987-1677. GOLDENDOODLES & Double Doodles, new Spring litters ready in May. Beauti- ful ranges of colours M/F, very low to non shed 705-437-2790 www.doodletreasures.com Cars for Sale 1999 PONTIAC GRAND AM Red, 4 cyl , 2.4 L eng. 170,000 km - AS IS. 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