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At the next council meeting, on May 18, Ajax Mayor Steve Parish will ask that a com- mittee be set up to study how many coun- cillors represent each municipality at the Region. Mayor Parish has been pushing for realignment for several years, saying his municipality is under-represented at the Regional level by one councillor. At his urg- ing, the matter was discussed during the recent Regional council retreat. Oshawa would be the loser, as it could have two or three fewer council seats. Oshawa is currently represented by the mayor and seven councillors. While noting there are “sensitivities in Oshawa” about realignment, “no mat- ter which way you slice this thing, Oshawa is over-represented compared to its sister lakeshore municipalities,” Mayor Parish says. “I understand the politics of that and if I was an Oshawa councillor, I’d say the same thing. But, it’s been 16 years since we’ve done this and the numbers are pretty com- pelling,” he states. The last time the structure of Regional council was addressed was in 1998, when Oshawa went from 11 councillors to eight and Clarington went to three from four. That set Regional council with 28 members. The number of Ajax councillors has remained at three since 1989, when the Town’s population was less than 60,000. It’s now approaching 111,000. Whitby also had a councillor added in 1989, bringing the number to four, when its population was less than 65,000. It’s now about 125,000. The population of Oshawa is about 153,000, up from about 133,000 in 1989. “The growth in Ajax and Whitby has been dramatic,” Mayor Parish says. “It’s gone beyond a rounding error or an approxima- tion. That kind of disparity gets out of line.” He notes a review “isn’t a ‘get Oshawa’ and the numbers don’t lie. Oshawa has had growth, but not as much as Ajax and Whitby. “I have a vested interest in my municipal- ity gets its fair representation at the Region. Ajax is the most under-represented munic- ipality at the Region, end of story. That’s a fact,” Mayor Parish says. He’s proposing to set up a committee to review the matter, which would then report back to council. “We’ve got a lot of new members of coun- cil and they want to take a fresh approach to things.” Mayor Parish says he’d be “very disap- pointed” if council didn’t agree to set up a committee. Regional Chairman Roger Anderson says Mayor Parish “didn’t get a very warm recep- tion at the retreat.” Mr. Anderson notes Mayor Parish is ask- ing to study the matter. “The problem is, if we looked at it, the public would expect us to do some- thing. If not, then why do it?” Mr. Anderson asks. “If they’re prepared to look at it, they’ve got to come back with options.” On the back burner might not be the way to describe council realign- ment, Mr. Anderson says. “‘Maybe not today’ might be a good way to describe it.” Increasing the size of council might not wash with the public, he says. “I don’t know if it would go over today.” Mayor Parish agrees a larger council isn’t in the offing. “We have a large council now and we shouldn’t be making larger and I agree with that.” Page 4 - Related Story ‘Ajax clerk makes case...’ REGION Durham might study council composition We’ve got a lot of new members of council and they want to take a fresh approach to things. 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According to the 2010 population figures, each Ajax Regional councillor represents 36,818 residents while each Oshawa council- lor represents 19,062 residents. That’s because there are eight Regional councillors serving Oshawa’s 152,000 residents while there are three serving Ajax’s 110,000 residents. In fact, Ajax has almost 20,000 more resi- dents than Pickering, but one less Regional councillor. Mr. de Rond explained that Regional coun- cil was restructured in 1996 and since then there has been uneven population growth in the region, leaving Ajax, Whitby and Claring- ton under represented at the Regional coun- cil table. “The numbers are the numbers, they tell the story of what’s happening in terms of population growth,” said Mr. de Rond. His presentation supported a move by Ajax councillors to ask the Region to strike a com- mittee to review council representation. Mr. de Rond said there isn’t any pressure to reduce the number of councillors in the three northern Durham municipalities because they are represented by their mayor and just one councillor. But he wants to see more bal- ance among the five lakeshore municipali- ties. By 2015 he estimates that each Regional councillor will represent 41,000 Ajax resi- dents while an Oshawa councillor will repre- sent 19,513 residents. “It hasn’t been fair for some time and it’s not going to get fairer on its own,” said Mr. de Rond. When it comes to federal and provincial ridings, the boundaries are reviewed every 10 years with the release of the census. But with Regional government it’s up to council to ini- tiate a review. “It’s the responsibility, in my mind, of our elected officials to uphold and protect our democracy, a basic tenet of which is the right to fair representation,” said Mr. de Rond. TOWN Ajax clerk makes case for more representation FAST FACTS The case against ‘do nothing’ Ajax clerk Martin de Rond projects regional repre- sentation inequality based on the Region’s 2015 population forecast. Oshawa: Councillors: 8 Population by 2015: 156,100 Population per councillor: 19,513 Pickering: Councillors: 4 Population by 2015: 95,700 Population per councillor: 23,925 Clarington: Councillors: 3 Population by 2015: 93,500 Population per councillor: 31,167 Whitby: Councillors: 4 Population by 2015: 133,900 Population per councillor: 33,475 Ajax: Councillors: 3 Population by 2015: 123,000 Population per councillor: 41,000 Brock: Councillors: 2 Population by 2015: 12,700 Population per councillor: 6,350 Uxbridge: Councillors: 2 Population by 2015: 22,100 Population per councillor: 11,050 Scugog: Councillors: 2 Population by 2015: 22,300 Population per councillor: 11,150 SUSAN BROWN PHOTO AJAX -- Martin de Rond is one of the Ajax officials asking the Region to look at the composition of Regional council to address the fact that rapidly growing municipali- ties are under-represented. durhamregion.com5 AP Dental Care forAdults, Kids and Great Big Babies. • A Full Range of Dental Treatments - Bring the whole family. • Saturday & Evening Appointments - To serve you better. • Flexible Payment Options - Helping you get the treatment you want. • A Relaxing Atmosphere - Virtual vision glasses, stereo headphones to help ensure you have a pleasant visit. 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Fuel costs a pain in the pocketbook KEITH GILLIGAN kgilligan@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- On Wednesday, Durham resi- dents woke up to the highest gas prices ever, at a cost of $1.41 per litre. It dropped to $1.34 on Thursday, but the price per litre still has local motorists in a foul mood. “What’s the sense talking about it? There’s nothing you can do about it,” said Oshawa resident Brett Gosselin as he gassed up on Wednesday. “What can you do? You can’t take it out on these guys,” Mr. Gosselin said, indicating the people working at the gas station. “They’re only working like everyone else does.” He noted he puts in less when he gets gas. “The oil industry isn’t fond of the auto industry. It’s not just one person,” he said. “I’m one little guy fed up, like everyone else. All (former Liberal MP) Dan McTeague did was report it, nothing else.” He’s trying to drive less, but “it’s pret- ty much impossible. I have to pick up my grandson in Keswick.” Mr. Gosselin also has family around south- ern Ontario and Quebec. Joe Howard, also of Oshawa, was putting gas into his Kawasaki Vulcan 1600. “It’s pretty much the government. They won’t do anything about it,” he said of the higher prices. Mr. Howard is riding his motorcycle more, in an attempt to save money. “It definitely saves money.” As for driving less, he noted he’s not driv- ing his car as much. Driving less would be difficult for Karyn Recollet, as she’s due to give birth for the first time in two weeks. “I definitely think more about public tran- sit,” she said. “But, I’m pregnant, so it’s bet- ter to drive my car. “I heard the news and people were talking about gas prices. The government clearly isn’t responsible. They’re not commenting. I think that’s a problem,” Ms. Recollet noted. “It’s harder to be mobile. It’s a long way to work and there are a lot of commuters. It’s difficult for families to make a living and do what they have to do,” she said. As for cutting back in other areas of her life, Ms. Recollet said, “I don’t really spend a lot anyway. Getting ready for a baby is expensive. I can’t cut back there.” Ms. Recollet works as an instructor at Trent University in Peterborough, teaching indigenous theatre and music, while her partner works in London. “We’re a commuting family.” Melissa White, who is expecting her third child on Saturday, said responsibility for the high prices rests with the government, “They’re the ones regulating everything.” As for driving less, “Absolutely. I can’t afford it.” The family has cut back on spending “other than groceries and necessities for the kids.” “It’s ridiculous,” Gunter Weissbach said of gas prices. He blames a “combination on the part of oil companies and the government. They get the taxes.” The government wasn’t doing anything about gas prices because “‘the guy driving a car, he can afford it,’” Mr. Weissbach said. Mr. Weissbach is retired and said the high- er prices “don’t affect me. I have to drive one way or the other. I can afford it. Some can’t.” Last year at this time, the cost per litre was $1, according to tomorrowsgaspricetoday. com. COMMUTING Durham motorists aren’t pumped about gas prices JASON LIEBREGTS / METROLAND OSHAWA -- Brett Gosselin was filling up the tank at the Esso Station on Taunton Road in Oshawa on May 11. Like most residents, he has been feeling the pinch of higher gas prices. WE ASKED What do you think about the sudden rise in gas prices? GUNTER WEISSBACH -- He blames ‘a combination on the part of the oil companies and the government. They get the taxes’ MELISSA WHITE --‘They’re the ones (the gov- ernment) regu- lating every- thing.’ KAREN RECOLLET --‘It’s difficult for families to make a living and do what they have to do.’ JOE HOWARD -- It is pretty much the govern- ment. They don’t do any- thing about it.’ Asked at... Taunton and Harmony Roads in Oshawa News Advertiser • May 13, 2011 FEDERAL ELECTION Liberals had similar percentage of popular vote To the editor: Re: ‘Majority of Canadians don’t support Conservatives’ letter to the editor, durham- region.com, May 6, 2011. It seems that a lot of left-leaning electors are still holding to the silly notion that Ste- phen Harper doesn’t deserve a majority, since he only received 39.8 per cent of the popular vote. These writers should check their facts. Excluding Quebec, where the NDP vote replaced the Bloc vote, the Conservatives received almost 49 per cent of the popular vote. In the 1997 election, Jean Chretien’s Liberals won 155 seats and 39.5 per cent of the popular vote. Within those num- bers are many people who are more right of centre than left; the Liberals are not all left of centre. In the 2000 election, Chretien received 172 seats with 40.8 per cent of the popular vote. The same applies to the 1993 election. While I never voted for Chretien, I didn’t begrudge the fact that, under our electoral system, he won all three elections fair and square. As for the runaway train to which one writer made reference, he should stop quaking in his boots, get off the tracks, and pay attention to what Harper said after his election victory. J. Beverly Ewen Ajax *** To the editor: May 2, 2011 marked a historical moment as Prime Minister Stephen Harper led the Conservative party from an effective minority to a stable majority government. Voters recognized the contemptible methods that the opposition parties used in their attempt to prevent the Conserva- tives from governing. Instead of being able to align with a sepa- ratist party, the corrupt and lacklustre Lib- erals have been humbled and relegated to their rightful place. We are now fortunate enough to have an effective, efficient, economically viable majority Conservative government. Proud to be Canadian. Ken Bond Courtice COMMUNITY Arts centre would give youth more options To the editor: In the wake of rising violence and mis- chief among young people in Durham Region I see they are planning on building another community centre for north Ajax. Why can’t they have a theatre or arts cen- tre in north Ajax or Pickering so that young people have a few more options for activi- ties than to just go to the local bar or hang around parks and school yards all night long doing nothing but causing noise and trouble? A lot of communities such as Markham, Mississauga and Ancaster had such facili- ties ages ago. While Durham Region continues to grow, I think it’s now a necessity to have a cultur- al centre of some sort where people, espe- cially the young or elderly who don’t have cars, have somewhere closer to go instead of heading to downtown Toronto. Such a facility can provide a place where people can experience art, music, plays or dances. Alana Rayman Ajax UOIT ANNIVERSARY Why not rename it the University of Oshawa? To the editor: Re: ‘Ten years ago, UOIT given the thumbs up ‘ news, durhamregion.com, May 11, 2011. I’m glad to see the celebrations for the tenth anniversary of UOIT’s founding -- or to use its full name, the University of Ontario Institute of Technology. Could we use this occasion to rename it the University of Oshawa? No other Cana- dian university is saddled with such a clumsy title. There is no other University of Ontario, so the ‘Institute of Technolo- gy’ part is not needed. 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All content copyright WE THINK... email responses to newsroom@durhamregion.com Editorial Opinions durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • May 13, 20116 AP Read up and Pass the Book in Durham Region Some like to do it on a sunny beach with the waves lapping at the shore. Others pre- fer to curl up in front of a glowing hearth, feet tucked beneath them in their most comfortable chair, a steaming cup of tea on the table beside them. Still others choose the morning and afternoon commute to jobs in downtown Toronto to make prog- ress. Regardless of your reading preferences, Durham Region library officials want res- idents to take part in this year’s Pass the Book initiative to promote reading and lively discussion about stories that capture us, take us on a journey and inspire imagi- nations. This year’s title chosen to be read and shared among Durham Region resi- dents is Stories From the Vinyl Cafe by CBC Radio’s Stuart McLean. Just as we are joined by common issues in our communities -- from Pickering to Newcastle and up to Port Perry and Uxbridge -- we can also be joined in the celebration of literacy. Pass the Book encourages residents to pick up this year’s promoted title, read it and discuss it with friends and fellow readers. When they are finished, they’re asked to ‘pass the book’ along to a friend or family member and expand the audience. Libraries are among the civic pillars on which strong, vibrant, engaged commu- nities are built, and literacy can provide a path to life success. Initiatives such as Pass the Book not only encourage the reading of specific books, but serve to promote the importance of lit- erature and literacy in general. Commu- nity libraries across Durham Region have invested heavily in buildings and books, magazines and multi-media platforms. Staff is knowledgeable and passionate about what’s new, what’s interesting and what’s tried and true. We encourage residents across Dur- ham Region not only to participate in Pass the Book as a means of learning, of being entertained, of escaping with a compelling story, but of making a point of using their local library regularly. There you’ll find something that will take you away, whether a piece by a local author, a book of short stories by a collec- tion of storytellers, or the latest offering from your favourite novelist or non-fiction specialists. Go on and pay a visit to your local branch, sign up for Pass the Book and share your thoughts with others. 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The Team from the Ajax Giant Tiger gathers together before a day of fun to celebrate and thankourcustomersforhelping us reach 50 Years Canadian Owned and Operated! The Honorable Steve Parish visited to congratulate the team on this milestone for Giant Tiger. $1100 was raised at the store & BBQ event for the Salvation Army Food Bank in Ajax. City receives two official complaints against Doug Dickerson’s spending KRISTEN CALIS kcalis@durhamregion.com PICKERING -- Official complaints against a City councillor who exceeded his spend- ing limit during the 2010 municipal election campaign have forced a public meeting on the issue. Pickering clerk Debbie Shields has received two official requests from the public for an audit on Ward 2 City Councillor Doug Dick- erson’s expenses for his 2010 campaign, so the City’s compliance audit committee will meet to discuss the matter. According to the 2010 municipal election financial statements on the City of Picker- ing’s website, Coun. Dickerson’s total cam- paign expenses were $50,718, but his limit was $19,154. Of those expenses, $33,331 were subject to the spending limit, meaning he went over by $14,177. Pickering resident Ian Cumming, who ran against Coun. Dickerson in the election, is one of the two requesting the audit. The clerk has 30 days to set up a public meeting after every appeal that comes in, so the two complaints will be considered at an upcoming meeting scheduled for this month. Only Coun. Dickerson and the two com- plainants may address the committee, but the public can watch. “The compliance committee meets, will review the appeals, and make a decision whether they should be forwarded onto an auditor or not,” said Ms. Shields. Mr. Cumming said in his official com- plaint that of the 109 financial statements he reviewed from the 2010 election in Durham, “none of the other candidates exceeded their spending limit. In the majority of cases, can- didates were substantially below the spend- ing limit supplied by the clerk.” Coun. Dickerson didn’t want to comment before the audit com- mittee meets but did say, “I continue to state in an e-mail that, in my opinion, I have com- plied with the (Munici- pal Elections) Act.” He referred to a May 9 article in the Globe and Mail where Robert MacDermid, York Uni- versity election expert, described the existing rules as “vague.” Toronto Mayor Rob Ford is facing simi- lar scrutiny, and Coun. Dickerson noted the mayor’s legal advisors suggest the wording on the new Municipal Elections Act is open to interpretation, as Coun. Dickerson contends. Mr. Cumming also raised issue with the $16,094 Coun. Dickerson expensed for his voting day party, which he called “out of kil- ter” for a city ward, and noted it was almost three times more than Mayor Dave Ryan’s. This figure is not subject to the limit, but Mr. Cumming felt it worthy of investigation. 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Representatives from branches across the region gathered at the Brooklin library on May 10 for the unveiling of this year’s Pass the Book title, Stories From The Vinyl Cafe by Stu- art McLean. “Pass the Book is a tremendously popular community-wide read program that fosters community discussion through sharing sto- ries,” said Ian Ross, CEO of the Whitby Public Library. “This year’s title selection actually meets that criteria very well ... Stuart McLean writes and tells stories about community and stories that we can all relate to.” Pass the Book was launched by the Whitby and Oshawa libraries in 2009 to encourage residents to not only read the same book, but also take part in lively discussions and other community activities based on the title’s themes. “We feel it’s a really important pro- gram to connect people, especially in the win- ter months when we’re so busy and we don’t see our neighbours for months at a time,” says Ellen Stroud, manager of branch services at the Oshawa Public Library. “We lead increasingly hectic lives so we wanted to create a sense of community by sharing stories and having everybody read the same book.” The Vinyl Cafe is a radio show heard on CBC Radio, which is written and hosted by Mr. McLean and features stories, essays and music. Stories From The Vinyl Cafe is com- prised of small episodes from the lives of acci- dent-prone record store owner Dave, his wife Morley, their children Stephanie and Sam, and an assortment of other colourful charac- ters. “It has lots of different themes and lots of dif- ferent people so it’s very diverse, just like any community,” says Chelsie Lalonde, a librarian at the Clarington Public Library and a mem- ber of the committee that selected this year’s title. “Also, because of the short stories in this book, it encourages people from a variety of backgrounds to read and I think the humour in it will really draw a lot of people in.” The occasion also presented an opportuni- ty for Whitby library staff to welcome guests to the new Brooklin branch, which opened last November, replacing the previous facility at 8 Vipond Rd. “Libraries offer, as we all know, a window to a world of possibilities and they’re an integral part of our community,” says Whitby Mayor Pat Perkins. “Today’s Pass the Book launch is an exam- ple of the important role that our local librar- ies play and how each of us can, and should, foster the love of reading in our friends and our families.” Stories From The Vinyl Cafe can be signed out from any of Durham’s participating librar- ies, including Whitby, Clarington, Oshawa, Ajax, Pickering, Scugog and Uxbridge. 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The book is this year’s title in the Pass the Book program which aims to foster discussion and community among library patrons throughout the Durham Region. durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • May 13, 201112 P She received her treatment at Sunnybrook Hospi- tal in Toronto, which does offer a support group, but she can’t justify making the trek there on a regular basis. She’s participated in other local groups, and although they were welcoming and helpful, she wants to continue fighting the disease in a more informal way. “I want us to go out and have some fun,” she says. So she’s decided to “celebrate surviving” and is now in the process of creating a group for can- cer survivors, which will be open to those going through treatment as well. She wants to establish one that will be a positive experience for both males and females who have battled all types of cancer. “We continue to beat this and that’s what I want it to be all about,” she says. Her life coach, Laura Harrison of Life Design Coaching, says helping others as well as herself can turn her situation into a positive experience. “I think exactly what she’s doing is important for her and other people,” she says. “You’re doing it for other people. That’s what makes it a posi- tive experience.” Ms. Baiden was devastated and scared when she was diagnosed with the disease. “It’s scary,” she says. “It’s like a lightning bolt hits you when they tell you.” But as she was beating the disease, she saw her- self getting better and stronger and realized she could make it through. “Life goes on,” she says. “You grow closer with friends and family. You stop and smell the roses more.” Ms. Harrison says this mind-set could be a great tool for others who may have a different point of view. “Something like that could make a big differ- ence for someone else,” she says. Ms. Baiden hopes to hold the meetings some- where public like a restaurant with a private room so they can get out and be social, but have privacy in case the tears start flowing. “That way they can share their concerns and feelings as well,” she says. Although the group is positive-focused, it’s only realistic that negative thoughts may come out too. Ms. Baiden still fears the cancer coming back herself, and says it will be nice to have an outlet to discuss these feelings in a relaxed set- ting. She hopes to set up the first meeting for the evening of Thursday, May 26. Those interested in joining: CALL 905-767-1752 (Ms. Baiden) EMAIL celebratesurviving@gmail.com CANCER from page 1 RYAN PFEIFFER / METROLAND Scooping it up PICKERING -- Hundreds of Pickering residents took advantage of a compost giveaway at the Pickering Recreation Complex May 7. Durham Region and the City were giving away compost from the Region’s green bin program. HEALTH Cancer survivor group forming in Pickering Life goes on. You grow closer with friends and family. You stop and smell the roses more. Petra Baiden, breast cancer survivor durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • May 13, 201113 AP TAKE OUR POLL What do you think? Which mobile device do you use to access the Internet? • Apple iPhone • Apple iPad • Apple iPad Touch • RIM BlackBerry • Other Readers of the Metroland Media Group newspapers in Durham Region may be wonder- ing what that little Rubik-like cube is that’s showing up on our pages. We are testing the use of QR codes (short for Quick Response) to enhance the reader’s experience in consuming information. A QR code is two-dimensional code, readable by QR barcode readers and camera phones. Looking eerily similar to the Borg cube-shaped ship in the Star Trek series, the code consists of black modules arranged in a square pattern on a white background. The informa- tion encoded can be text, URL, email address, SMS or other data. In short, with a QR app installed on your camera phone you just scan the barcode to access the information. In the case of our newspapers (Oshawa, Whitby and Clarington This Week, Ajax & Pickering News Advertiser, Uxbridge Times-Journal and the Port Perry Star) the links are generally to news videos, stories, polls and Facebook pages. We invite you to take our poll and let us know which mobile device you use most often to access the internet. Scan this QR code to take our online poll. Four teens wanted PICKERING -- One person was treated for injuries sustained in what police are describing as a knifepoint robbery near Pine Ridge Secondary School in Pickering Friday morning. Durham police are still inves- tigating the incident, which occurred near the Liverpool Road school at about 11:40 a.m. A complainant told police he and a friend were approached by four males, at least one of whom had a knife, and were told to empty their pockets, said Sergeant Nancy van Rooy. During the robbery one of the victims was cut on the wrist. He was treated by paramed- ics at the school and transferred to hospital, Sgt. van Rooy said. The suspects were seen heading south on Liverpool. They’re described as being in their teens. Durham officers were in the area searching for suspects in the wake of the incident. 5O%OFF EDIT BY JEANNE BEKER spring collection Also available in plus sizes. Off our regular prices. thebay.com twitter.com/thehudsonsbayco FRIDAY, MAY 13 TO SUNDAY, MAY 15 THIS WEEKEND AT THE BAY OUR NEWSUMMER BEAUTYGUIDE Go online to thebay.com and discover a special offer redeemable on your next cosmetics or fragrance purchase. Discover the scents of the season and pick up tips on summer beauty trends. Offer valid May 12 to 19, 2011. Valid in store only. Not to be combined with any other offer. 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PLUS, AN EXTRA 15%OFF POLICE One hurt in knifepoint robbery near Pickering school PICKERING -- In honour of this Friday the 13th, a local clothing store will donate 13 per cent of its sales to the cause of Pickering Mayor Dave Ryan’s choice. Image is Everything, the cam- paign to buy the Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital’s first MRI, will receive 13 per cent of the sales during the grand re- opening of Consignorita on May 13. The event will take place from 3 to 8 p.m. and will include door prizes, gift certificates and light refreshments. Consignorita is at First Pickering Place, 1550 Kingston Rd., Unit 9. For more information: CALL 905-492-5257 COMMUNITY Friday the 13th lucky for MRI campaign Patio Truckload Event May 13, 14 and 15th All patio sets on sale!! Plus 10% off when use an HBC Card Free delivery over $600!! durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • May 13, 201114 AP NE052G611 © 2011. Sears Canada Inc. TRACTORAMA®/MD! 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And at 30 inches wide, it sails easily through garden gates.”Mag Ruffman, www.toolgirl.com SEARS SELLS MORE LAWN AND GARDEN TRACTORS THAN ANYONE ELSE IN CANADA** ALL REG. PRICED MOWERS, TRACTORS AND MORE ON SALE! Four-year-old Whitby girl inspires parents to organize event REKA SZEKELY rszekely@durhamregion.com AJAX -- One of the smallest walkers at this Sunday’s Walk to Fight Arthri- tis in Ajax is the inspiration for the event. Whitby’s Allie Hall, 4, was diagnosed with the condition almost two years ago and her parents, Kevin and Sarah Hall, have organized this weekend’s walk to raise awareness of arthritis and support research into treatments. “I guess it was back in April of 2009, she started complaining of a sore ankle and it was swollen and she couldn’t walk on it,” said Ms. Hall in describing her daughter’s diagnosis. She said she was heartbroken one day when she heard these words from Allie: “It’s OK, Mommy, I just need to crawl home because my ankle’s too sore.” Visits to SickKids Hospital and a battery of tests revealed that Allie has juvenile arthritis in her right ankle. Cortisone injections and anti-inflam- matory medication have reduced the symptoms and Allie was taken off medication about a year ago. Still an active child, she sometimes has to take breaks during her kinder- garten gym class or during her playtime at home. “I just go sit down and bring the pillow up to my ankle,” said Allie. Last year, the Hall family participated in the Arthritis Society’s Walk to Fight Arthritis in Toronto and they decided to organize a walk in Durham this year. The event will be held on May 15 at Rotary Park in Ajax, located on Lake Driveway West near Parkes Drive. There will be a five-kilometre walk and a one-kilometre walk. “We’re doing the one-k walk,” Allie volunteered. The four year old has also reached out to her classmates at Blair Ridge Public School in Brooklin. “All of the kindergarten kids all this week have been walking for gym class to raise awareness of arthritis,” said Ms. Hall. The fundraising will support the Arthritis Society and research into treatments for the joint disorder, which affects millions of Canadians. Ms. Hall points out that information about juvenile arthritis is scarce now and there’s no answer on whether Allie can expect it to get better or worse in the future. “There’s enough people that there is a clinic at SickKids that is just juve- nile rheumatologists.” Registration for the walk opens at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday and there will be a barbecue for participants after the event. For more information or to sign up: EMAIL skhall868@hotmail.com VISIT walktofightarthritis.ca FUNDRAISER Ajax walk raises arthritis awareness SABRINA BYRNES / METROLAND WHITBY -- Kevin Hall shared a laugh on May 10 with his daughter Allie,4, who has juvenile arthritis. Mr. Hall has organized a fundraising walk for the cause, to be held at Rotary Park May 15. durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • May 13, 201115 AP ... are waiting to hear if you have breast cancer. ... might be paralyzed. ... don’t know the severity of your stroke. ... need a scan of your knee or hip before surgery. Put yourself in the picture. Help bring an MRI to RougeValley Ajax and Pickering hospital 580 Harwood Avenue South •Ajax •Ontario •L1S 2J4 905-683-2320, ext. 1501 •rougeMRI@rougevalley.ca www.rougeMRI.ca Thanks to our generous community, the ImageisEverything campaign has raised over $3,650,000 of our goal to bring an MRI to RougeValley Ajax and Pickering hospital. 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Lawn care expert Cathy Wall will explain how to choose the right grass varieties, and how to mow, water and fertilize a lawn for optimal health at the Lush Lawns Work- shop. It will take place on Saturday, May 14 from 10 a.m. to noon in meeting room one at the Pickering Recreation Complex, 1867 Valley Farm Rd. Those interested in attending can regis- ter their space online at sustainablepicker- ing.com or by calling 905-683-7575. For more information: CALL 905-420-4660 ext. 2043 (Michelle Pearce) ENVIRONMENT Make lawns lush at Pickering event durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • May 13, 201121 AP Mike Ruta Entertainment Editor mruta@durhamregion.com durhamregion.comEntertainment ARTISTS AT WORK Spring tour showcases local artists Pay a visit to countryside and city studios this weekend BY IZABELA JAROSZYNSKI newsroom@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- Meander through the region this weekend and you might see more than just the blooming spring flowers. The annual Durham West Studio Tour is on and artists from Pickering to Uxbridge are showcasing their very best work -- right inside their own studios. “The tour offers a unique opportunity to see artists demonstrating their craft,” says Andrew Hamilton, event organiz- er and executive director of the Durham West Art Centre. “You will be able to see an artist work- ing on the pottery wheel or painting.” This year, the tour begins in south Pickering, where visitors can view land- scape painter Alpheus Jones’s coun- try-inspired canvases, and continues through Ajax and up into the northern parts of Durham. Other stops along the way include Martha Brown’s fibre art, Gordon Reidt’s sculptures and Sarah Porter’s custom jewelry. “We have 25 artists participating this year,” Hamilton says. “They are from dif- ferent art forms such as jewelry-making, pottery, painting and sculpting.” Participating in the tour is as easy as downloading a map and following the whole or part of the prescribed route. No special passes or tickets are needed -- just the desire to see local artists and their work. For artists, this is a chance to showcase the work they have engaged in during the winter months and interact with the pub- lic. “It’s about creating in a dialogue between the artist and the public and building a relationship,” Hamilton says. “In addition, the artists get to see what people are responding to.” Hamilton says one stop that is not to be missed is the Ajax studio of Geordie Lish- man. An accomplished artist in his own right, Lishman often collaborates with his father, sculptor Bill Lishman, known for founding Operation Migration. The father-son team has collaborated on a number of metal sculptures that can be viewed throughout the country. The younger Lishman has created work of astonishing quality, now mainly working in metal. With half the studios in city surround- ings and half in the countryside, partic- ipants will be taken on a journey of all that is best in the region, Hamilton says. He especially encourages families with young children to go on the tour. As an arts educator, he understands the impor- tance of inspiring young children to explore their creativity. “Children are often told at a young age that the sky ... can’t be red and they are stopped from thinking creatively,” Ham- ilton says. “On this studio tour, they can see art- ists making a living at arts and crafts and they will see art is a viable choice. It is encouraging to see that what the art- ists are doing -- their creative outlet -- is being taken seriously.” The studio tour is May 14 and 15 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. To download a map of the tour and for more informa- tion on the artists involved, visit www. dwac.ca. CLAREMONT -- Artist Gayle Temple showed off some of her reclaimed-glass candle holders. Ms. Temple is one of a number of artists folks can visit during the Durham West Spring Studio Tour, on May 14 and 15. For further information about the tour and the artists visit www.dwac.ca. CELIA KLEMENZ/ METROLAND On this studio tour, they can see artists making a living at arts and crafts and they will see art is a viable choice. Andrew Hamilton Watching TV paid off for comic Massimo MIKE RUTA mruta@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- Comedian Massimo says his Italian surname is too long and hard to pro- nounce. But he can deliver a line with the best of them, as he recently proved when he made the finals in Yuk Yuk’s Great Canadian Laugh Off. The Torontonian, who lived briefly in Whitby, represented the Ajax Yuk Yuk’s in the event, making the final eight and competing for $25,000. Much better than last year, when he was knocked out in the first round. “I felt like I had a really great set (last year),” Massimo says. “It was kind of a bummer. Def- initely, I feel a lot better (making the finals).” A Montreal native, he worked a number of jobs before becoming a full-time comedian three or four years ago: construction, land- scaping, short-order cook. His interest in doing comedy started when he was a bartender for seven or eight years in a not-so-busy bar, where he watched a lot of comedy on TV. “At night, I basically babysat the place,” Mas- simo says. “There was never a lot of people ... so I spent a lot of time watching comedy every day. That comedy formula started to build in my head. I got some ideas and started writing.” His first time on stage, at Comedyworks Montreal, went well and he realized comedy was something he could do. His second stage appearance went even better, and Massimo started thinking, ‘Maybe I’ll be one of those guys who never bombs’. He invited friends to the third show, telling them, “I don’t want to brag or anything, but the first and second times went really well.” You guessed it, he jinxed himself. “I think I got one laugh,” Massimo says. It was a reality check, prompting him to think, ‘this is something I can do, but it will take more work than I thought’. But better times were ahead, and Massimo now does comedy full time, travelling from Canada’s east to west coasts performing. Next January he’s planning a two- or three-month tour in the UK. 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Durham Region ROBMAC Music’s music merchant program’ aims to connect local businesses, venues, events and musicians, in the hopes of stimulating the local econo- my and music scene. The program will use sponsorships from local businesses to bring independent bands from out of the area into local ven- ues to play. As well as bringing in talent from far and wide, the program will also use sponsorships to pay local musicians to per- form at community events and fundraisers throughout Durham Region. Participating businesses get a unique form of socially-conscious promotion, local venues and events get to bring in musicians and crowds at reduced rates, charities and fundraisers don’t have to pay out raised funds for entertainment and musicians get compensated for their time and talent while getting the chance to play at places they may not otherwise have the chance to, said Rob MacArthur, the founder of Durham Region ROBMAC Music. “It’s a win-win for everybody,” he said. Mr. MacArthur plays in a band himself, is the former owner of an Ajax bar and also founded the Country Music Association of Ontario. He said these and many other ven- tures have given him a keen sense of the music industry and he hopes to use this experience to help foster a vibrant music scene in Durham Region. The program is looking for local busi- nesses, events and venues interested in participating. Local musicians and bands and musicians and bands from at least two hours away from Durham Region are also needed. Businesses need not break the bank to get involved; as little as $100 can help bring live music to Durham, or provide a charity or community event with live music. Sponsorships are used to make up the difference between what a venue is able to pay for live entertainment and what a band needs to be paid to cover the costs of com- ing to play in Durham from out of the area. Sponsorships are also used to compensate bands for their work with community and charity events. “Fundraisers for charity or a cause, it takes away if they have to pay a band, but I believe they should have to pay the band,” Mr. Mac- Arthur said. “Bands shouldn’t play for free. Many will play for free, and that’s great, but with all the time they put in practising, and the cost of equipment and things like that, it’s nice just to offer them something, and I think they really should get something. Mr. MacArthur said he believes forcing people to pay a cover charge to watch most- ly unknown musical acts is hurting the local music scene, and that he hopes the music merchant program will help address that barrier. “I know when I played in bars, it didn’t matter who was playing, there was a crowd there just to see them,” he recalled. “If peo- ple know there’s always going to be good bands, and some might be coming from dif- ferent parts of Ontario, or Canada, or wher- ever, they’ll just start showing up on a reg- ular basis, and that’s exactly what the bars want. And not just bars: theatres, or home weeks, ribfests, things like that. The bars can’t charge a cover, people just won’t go, at least in this area, unless they’re a known act.” The first event will be at the upcoming Ajax Home Week’s Waterfront Festival on Sunday, June 19, from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Mr. MacArthur is hoping the program will stage about 20 events by the end of the year. “Music’s important,” he said. “There’s some great music out there, people really should hear it.” Anyone interested in participating can contact Mr. MacArthur at 905-424-0155 or info@robmac.org for more information. Tara Hatherly is a Durham College journalism student on placement with The News Advertiser durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • May 13, 201123 AP “AUDITIONS” FOR SONGWRITERS CONCERT LEAGUE 905-668-2646 SINGERS SONGWRITERS youngsongwriters@rogers.com Brock North and South Lands Restoration and Master Plan In January 2011, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) acquired a former landfill and aggregate extraction site from the City of Toronto. These lands are located north and south of the 5th Concession Road, in Town of Ajax and City of Pickering, east of Brock Road. The property is 392 ha (969 acres) and adjacent to two major natural corridors that offer critical wildlife habitat and connectivity to Greenwood Conservation Area. TRCA estimates that at least 35% of the property has been significantly altered through previous land use activities. TRCA is preparing to transform the property into one of the most important natural and recreational destinations in Durham Region. A series of public meetings will commence this spring, with initial focus on the planned site restoration activities. Subsequent meetings in the fall of 2011 will take place to discuss future recreational and cultural uses. Public Consultation Meeting Learn more about the plans for habitat restoration and help shape the future of this property. 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Kristi Riseley and Morgan Kelly won bronze with their Toronto Aeros teammates at the national championship for midget wom- en’s hockey that was held in St. Albert, Alberta, blanking Quebec 4-0 in the game to decide third place. It wasn’t the medal they were hoping for, but the win was a satisfying way to end the season on a positive note. “A lot of the players after the semifinal game were just like, ‘Oh, it’s just bronze.’ But once we got there, players wanted to win the bronze because it was our last game together so we wanted to end it with a win as a team,” said Riseley, a forward with the team. “It was hard for us, but it was amazing winning bronze,” added Kelly, a defenceman. “Our team was happy. We all had a great time. No one was like, ‘Oh damn. We didn’t get gold.’ It wasn’t like that.” The Aeros advanced out of their league and then won the pro- vincial championship with a 4-2 decision over Thunder Bay to earn a spot at nationals. The team brimmed with con- fidence before the tourna- ment’s opening faceoff, but even a bronze medal seemed out of reach after the opening two games, as the Aeros lost 4-3 to the host St. Albert Slash in a shoot- out and were doubled 4-2 by the Edmonton Thunder the next day. “All season we didn’t lose two games in a row, so obviously everyone was (ticked) off,” said Kelly, a 16-year-old Grade 10 stu- dent at Dunbarton. But advice from one of her team- mates who had faced the same situation previously and man- aged to win silver had a calming influence on the rest of the play- ers, she added. “It was really disappointing and a lot of the girls started to get down on each other,” said Rise- ley, a 16 year old who attends Grade 11 at Pine Ridge Secondary School. “Then luckily the next day we won so everybody was happy and it lifted their spirits.” The Aeros turned it around to finish the round robin with wins of 5-1 over Quebec and 9-2 over Alberta, but fell 3-1 to the Notre Dame Hounds in the final game. The 2-3 record was enough to get them into the semifinals, where they again lost 5-1 to the eventual gold medal-winning Notre Dame team. Next season, Riseley plans on returning for another year of midget with the Aeros, while Kelly will be moving up to the Aeros’ junior program. SUBMITTED PHOTO PICKERING -- Morgan Kelly, left, and Kristi Riseley won a bronze medal with the Toronto Aeros at the Esso Cup national championship for midget hockey. MMA Two big sporting events making their way to Durham Region this summer GM Centre to host international volleyball match, caged combat OSHAWA -- A pair of big sporting events will be coming to Oshawa’s General Motors Centre in August. Canada will square off with the Netherlands as part of the Inter- national Women’s Volleyball Series on Tuesday, Aug. 16, and four days later, MMA Organiza- tion C3 Fights Canada will host the original caged combat cham- pionships. Volleyball Canada had announced the national women’s volleyball team will be hosting the Netherlands for a four-game series in Ontario, with the first match in Oshawa. This series will offer fans in Ontario an opportunity to see Canada’s top line-up face the Netherlands as both teams pre- pare for the Olympic qualification process that begins the following month. Both Canada, ranked 20th in the world, and Netherlands, ranked 12th, will be showing off their A squads as these matches will be instrumental in their preparations and lead-up to their respective zone championships. “We had a great experience last year at the world championship in Japan,” said Arnd Ludwig, Can- ada’s head coach. “We learned a lot at that event, and we noticed that we are not that far away from the top teams in the world. But to close the gap we need to play more match- es against the top teams in the world.” The caged combat champion- ships will feature UFC competitor Joe ‘Daddy’ Stevenson as a special guest. The fight card will include Brandon Shelton (21-4 record, C3Fights champion), Zac George (18-4, Bellator featherweight 2011), Carmelo Marrero (13-4, UFC veteran), Dan Cramer (7-2, Bellator, The Ultimate Fighter, and UFC veteran), Matt Veach (15-3, UFC veteran) and Cody Bollinger (10-2), a protégé of Stevenson’s. Tickets for the volleyball match went on sale last Friday for $18, while tickets for the caged com- bat championship go on sale to the public on Friday, May 27 at 11 a.m. Visit generalmotorscentre.com or call the GM Centre box office at 1-877-436-8811. THIS WEEKEND Boxing Academy celebrating DURHAM -- The Durham Boxing Academy is celebrating its third anniversary this weekend and is inviting the public out. On Saturday, from 11 a.m. to noon, the club is offering a free bootcamp class. Then, that evening, at Safari Bar and Grill in Ajax, the official anni- versary celebration will take place starting at 8:30. In other news, the next ladies’ boxing bootcamp will start up again on May 24 and some spaces remain available. Bootcamp times are gen- erally as follows, 8-9 a.m., 5-6 p.m., 6-7 p.m. (co-ed) and 8-9 p.m. Mon- day’s through Thursday’s. durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • May 13, 201126 AP Transport Canada approved 203-1568CarlingAve.Ottawa,ON K1Z7M4 1385 Harmony Rd. North T sday -, 6:00pm - 9:00pm Tuesday -, 6:00pm - 9:00pm Registerbyphone1.866.688.2628oronlineat Real Canadian Superstore -p Oshawa MAKE US YOUR FACEBOOK FRIEND >>newsdurham -- durhamregion.com BASKETBALL A dunking sensation Ajax resident looking to leave his mark in dunking history NATHANIEL SMITH nsmith@durhamregion.com AJAX -- With a blend of ferocity, finesse and creative genius, Ajax native Justin Darlington glides in the air and performs jaw-dropping dunks for many to marvel. As he glides through the air, he twirls to an angle before emphatically dunking the basketball through the hoop. In an instant a new dunk has been revealed to the public. “Respect sometimes feels impossible to earn, so I try to do the impossible to earn my respect,” he said. Those words resonate in the mind of Darlington every time he performs. His ability has caused many people to take notice, including NBA dunk legend Darryl Dawkins and Rap- tors guard Demar Derozan. Darlington was selected to help Derozan prepare for the NBA slam dunk contest in Los Angeles, and the experi- ence was something he will never forget. “I don’t get as excited about everything I do because I’m very nonchalant and I go with the flow, but it was a big experience to be able to teach an NBA player how to dunk, which is what I do.” After compiling multiple victories in dunk contests all over the world, and being featured on many multime- dia sites such as worldstar and youtube, Darlington has done more than earn the respect from his peers. “I feel like I’m doing some- thing right considering over one million people recog- nize my name.” The former J. Clarke Rich- ardson Storm standout, and current member of Team Flight Brothers, real- ized at the age of 18 he had the potential to thrive in the dunking realm. With a bit of practice and repetition, his dream has become a reality. “I’m easily top-five best dunker in the world. I can say that confidently because I’ve travelled, I’ve met and com- peted against a lot of them,” he said. “A lot of people say I’m No. 1, some people say I’m No 2 or 3, but I know for a fact I’m in the top five.” Through his travels com- peting in basketball tourna- ments, Darlington recalls seeing Michael Jordan, argu- ably the greatest basketball player of all time. “Michael Jordan was eight steps away from me at an event in New York,” he said. “I thought it was shock- ing and random because I wasn’t expecting him to be there.” But Jordan is not the ath- lete Darlington most wishes to meet, That’s former Rap- tor star Vince Carter. “I’d probably get more excited if I met V.C. because he is my favourite basketball player,” he said. “If I could get in the gym with him for a little bit that would be amaz- ing.” Despite the great oppor- tunity to dunk across the world, Darlington would love to make it as a profes- sional in basketball. “I would love to make it to the NBA one day, but if something can work out where it can become an actual legit job, where I could really make a good living out of it (dunking), I’d gladly just stay in the dunking world.” SUBMITTED PHOTO AJAX -- Justin Darlinton, a native of Ajax, is among the top slam dunk artists and athletes in the world. HIGH SCHOOL Pumas’ track success continues PICKERING -- The Pine Ridge Pumas track team recently competed in the 38th annual Nike John Row- land Games at Centennial Stadium in Toronto. This meet features some of the top schools from across the province. Leading the way was Emma Kikulis with a first place in the senior girls’ high jump with a leap of 1.65m. This mark represents a new school record in the event. Devin Richards finished third in the senior boys’ high jump with a leap of 1.80m. In the hurdles, Tenisha Wilmot placed fourth in the junior girls’ 80m, Jide Olabi- yi placed fifth in the senior boys’ 110m and Tia Theve- nin placed sixth in the midg- et girls’ 80m hurdles in a per- sonal best of 14.26 seconds. In addition, Mona Tang Higgins finished eighth in the senior girls’ 100m. Several teams placed in the top eight during relay events. In the midget division, the 4x100m relay team of Keith Euraj, Braven Cavalho, Jake Prendergast and Joel Hei- neman placed third over- all in a time of 48.63, while the midget girls’ team of Tia Thevenin, Andrea Olabi- yi, Sofia Khan and Bryanna Mingo-Adams placed 8th. In junior, the team of Tenisha Wilmot, Kadesha Thomas, Shemaka Lovay- Philips and Yannique Collins placed third in sprint relay, while in senior, Emma Kiku- lis, Chantel Malcolm, Mona Tang Higgins and Domin- ique Goddard-Harte crossed in 7th. The senior boys’ sprint relay team of Jayden Brown, Jordan Gill, Devin Rich- ards and Jide Olabiyi placed eighth overall in a time of 45.12. Other individual perfor- mances were turned in by Jayden Brown and Jake Pren- dergast. Brown finished sixth in the senior boys’ 100m with a time of 11.51 and Prender- gast clocked a time of 4:42.34 in to finish seventh in the midget boys 1500m. durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • May 13, 201127 AP HIGH SCHOOL OTTAWA -- Three thousand kilo- metres, 30 hours of travel time and 18 hours of competition all in four weeks. That is how the Pickering High School Trojan track-and-field team ended the invitational sea- son in preparation for the Dur- ham Region championships. Weather conditions for the Ottawa University track-and-field invitational included rain, gale force winds, overcast skies, more rain and more head winds. The group collected 14 gold, eight sil- ver and seven bronze medals. Midget division (Grade 9) Kenya Hyman 1st 80m hurdles 13.76 pb, 100m 13.64 pb Maddie Krupl 1st javelin 23.55m, 10th 1500m 6:07.14 Elizabeta Lujbeevski 9th 100m 13.88 Vaneeza Dhilon Persaud 36th 100m 14.88 Reena Lepik 40th 100m 15.13 pb, 20th 400m 1:18.27, 21st 1500m 6:34.60 Brian Betty 1st 100m 11.62 pb, 1st 100m hurdles 15.89 Matthew Boateng 7th 100m 12.40 Juwan Burgess 12th 400m 1:05.64, 12th 1500m 5:29.09 Ben Carriere 17th 1500m 5:39.72, 24th 400m 1:09.00 Tyrique Clarke 1st 400m 60.00, 2nd long jump 5.30m pb, 100m 12.86 Kerwin Jackson 15th 100m 13.02 Trever Jean-Baptiste 1st long jump 5.44m, 3rd 100m 12.06 pb Menelik King 3rd 1500m 4:55.45 Justin McKenzie 23rd 100m 13.16 Tayo Odueke 14th 1500m 5:35.61 Ryan Wibberley 21st 1500m 5:45.85 Junior division (Grade 10) Samantha Almedia-Schroen 10th 100m 14.02 Alex Janes 2nd 100m 12.90 pb, 2nd 400m 1:04.69 Braxton Stone-Papadapoulos 2nd 80m hurdles 12.64 pb, 5th 100m 13.80 Liam Bills 12th 400m 59.66 Courtney Connell 23rd 100m 12.90 Jamal Fingal 16th 100m 12.44, 16th 400m 1:02.06 Bronson Fridal 1st high jump 1.65m, 9th long jump 4.80m Marshall Heron 5th 1500m 5:06.93 Lukas Jarron 3rd 1500m 4:54.52, 4th 400m 57.39 Dwayne Jarvis 100m DNS Yazin Joseph 1st 100m hurdles 14.10, 3rd 100m 11.71 pb Joshua Philip 4th 100m 11.79 pb Ignatius Pitt 9th 400m 59.22 Dorion Russell 11th 100m 12.21 Jesse St.John DNS Andrew Tian 17th 100m 12.51 Kayne Winsborrow 5th 100m 11.90 pb, 100m hurdles DNS Trae-Vond Wood 9th long jump 4.80m Brian Wright 100m hurdles DNS, 100m False Start Senior division (Grades 11-12) Jackie Clark 15th 1500m 6:11.85 Maya Daly 1st 400m 1:04.50, 2nd 100m 12.99, 2nd 100m hur- dles 15.83 Aisha Larchie 7th 1500m 5:48.02 Aliesha Moore 15th 400m 1:10.80, 15th 100m 14.34 Matthew Anane 5th 100m 11.50 Tyrique Anderson 2nd shot put 12.18m, 9th javelin 27.06m Kash Farzam 9th 100m 11.63 Andrew Gaul 11th 400m 57.50, 19th 1500m 5:15.77 Alex Grant 4th 1500m 4:24.92 Xavier King 1st 1500m 4:07.11 Izzy Ogieva 1st 110 hurdles 14.66, 1st high jump 1.78m, 16th 100m 11.89 Tevaughan Stewart 5th 110m hurdles, 21st 400m 1:04.83 Justin Taylor 110m hurdles false start, 400m DNS Oshane Thompson 11th 100m 11.69 Doron Williams 4th 100m 11.43 Relay Results Midget boys 4x100 1st 48.51 -- Trever Jean-Baptiste, Brian Betty, Justin McKenzie, Matthew Boateng Junior boys “A” 1st 46.29 -- Kayne Winsborrow, Yazin Joseph, Brian Wright, Joshua Philip Junior boys “B” 3rd 48.96 -- Tyr- ique Clarke, Andrew Tian, Trae- Vond Wood, Dorion Russell Junior girls 1st 54.11 -- Braxton Stone-Papadapoulos, Alex Janes, Kenya Hyman, Beta Lujbevski Junior girls “B” 5th 58.56 -- Samantha Almeida-Schroen, Aleish Moore, Vaneeza Dhillon- Persaud, Maddie Krupl Senior boys “A” 1st 44.29 -- Mat- thew Anane, Doron Williams, Kash Farzam, Oshane Thompson Senior boys “B” 4th 47.23 -- Tevaughan Stewart, Xavier King, Izzy Ogieva, Jesse St.John. Pickering Trojan track athletes strong in Ottawa durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • May 13, 201128 AP durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • May 13, 201129 AP SOCCER Ajax FC a hit at Blue Chip Showcase in Cincinnati Gunners and Strikers impress in the U.S. AJAX -- For almost 20 years, the Blue Chip Showcase has been ranked as one of the top exclusive college showcases in the United States. With over 300 college coach- es attending this two-day tour- nament with staggered starts, selected participants and host- ed in one location, the Blue Chip tournament is every youth player’s tournament of choice. This year, Ajax FC boys under 16 and under 17 were invited to the Blue Chip. “The tournament is invitation only,” states club head coach Tom Croft. “This is a signifi- cant achievement to have our boys under-16 Gunners and boys under-17 Strikers invited to attend. The success of our club is driven by a strong desire to provide a vehicle for play- ers to succeed. Our programs are designed to support player development and our coaching staff is committed to being the best in the region.” Teams participated in three 80-minute exhibition match- es. The format allows players to perform in their normal role without the added pressure of trying to win the tournament. Pairings are formed with teams that are as equal in strength as possible so as to provide for competitive games and allow players the best opportunity to display their soccer skills. In order to comply with NCAA recruiting rules, points were awarded for each game to deter- mine a bracket winner, but no awards were presented. The Gunners won two games and tied the third, while the Strikers won all three games including a victory over the top-ranked team in the United States, Annandale Virginia. “Strategically, attending invi- tational-only showcase tourna- ments like the Blue Chip are all part of the Ajax FC scholarship program.” states club president Ken Burgess. “Through proper understanding of the tourna- ment choices, we give our youth players an opportunity to be scouted for college programs and advancing their soccer aspi- rations. “A fine example of Ajax FC pro- gram success is their 18 boys’ team; also known by the nick- name Gunners. “This one team alone has received nine U.S. scholarships to date.” For more information about Ajax FC, visit www.ajaxsoccer- club.ca. SUBMITTED PHOTO AJAX -- Two Ajax FC teams recently competed at the Blue Chip Showcase in Cincinnati. Spring OPEN HOUSE View these local open houses this weekend only SAT. MAY 14TH & SUN. 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SUNDAY MAY 15TH, NOON - 2 P.M. 3 TEDDINGTON CRES., WHITBY $289,900 Well maintained, detached, 3 bedroom, 3 bath home with fi nished walk-out basement. Garage is insulated and has 220 volt hydro. R/I for bath in bsmt. Newer windows & furnace. Fully fenced yard. 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Must have own transporta- tion. Beneﬁ ts package available. Call Mon.-Fri. (905)619-6761 or Fax re- sume to (905)619-0788. DAYCARE SUPERVISOR for New location in Ajax/Pick- ering. Must be an ECE with a min 3 years experience in supervisory position respon- sible for Enrollment, Sched- ules, Staff Hiring, Policies etc. Forward resume with salary expectations to: daycarecareers@gmail.com 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 Career Training General Help EXPERIENCED PARTS PERSON required for truck and trailer repair shop in Oshawa. We offer competi- tive wages and beneﬁ ts. The candidate must possess the following skills: knowledge of truck and trailer parts, experi- ence as a team leader, good organization skills, computer skills, excellent customer service skills, must be able to work within a team-oriented environment, must be self- motivated and be 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 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. IVE'S PERSONAL Touch Flowers & Gifts hiring Part- Time Floral Designer. Must have at least 5yrs. experi- ence in funeral & wedding work. Please drop off resume to 271 Mary St.,Port Perry. No phone calls please. PART TIME SECRETARY, Customer service experi- ence, Please call (905)239- 4368 to arrange an interview REED'S FLORISTS is hiring a Full-Time Team Leader for our Pickering Town Centre location. Retail management experience necessary. Email resume to: contactus@reedsﬂ orists.com 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 SEEKING HIGHLY motivat- ed individuals interested in a unique opportunity in ﬁ nan- cial services. One of the fast- est growing marketing or- ganizations in the country. Excellent income potential. Call Shannon Murphy 1-877- 219-5775. 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. 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Please submit resumes to: SWISS CHALET - 2310 HWY 2, Bowmanville, Ont. (Walmart Plaza) Attn: Susan Brisebois. Career Training General Help TAXI DRIVERS NEEDED immediately for Whitby & Ajax. Computer GPS dis- patched. Will train, no experi- ence necessary. Apply to 109 Dundas St. W., Whitby or (905)668-4444 Durham Family Court Clinic Seeking candidates for Board of Directors The Durham Family Court Clinic is an innovative, progressive charitable organization that is dedicated to fostering a healthy and safe community by enhancing and supporting the well-being of children, youth and families who have, or may have, involvement with the legal system. We are seeking individuals who are interested in contributing their skills and experience to the Board of Directors, have experience and are familiar with Board Governance, who live in Durham Region and are able to attend one meeting per month. Please respond in writing highlighting your qualiﬁ cations and how your expertise may beneﬁ t the Durham Family Court Clinic. For more information about the Durham Family Court Clinic and the services provided to Durham Region youth and families please visit our website at www.dfcc.org Please reply in conﬁ dence to: Board of Directors, Nominating Committee Durham Family Court Clinic 44 Richmond Street West, Suite 201 Oshawa, ON L1G 1C7 Email: gjames@dfcc.org We thank all applicants however, only those to be interviewed will be contacted. Careers Careers Careers Classifi eds News Advertiser To Place an Ad Call: 905-683-0707 Or Toronto Line: 416-798-7259 localmarketplace.ca • Email: classifieds@durhamregion.com SPIRIT BREAKTHROUGH CONFERENCE EXPERIENCETHIS THEGLORYOFHISPRESENCE May 20, 2011 • 6:30 P.M. – 9:30 P.M. ALSO FEATURING: NEWCD RELEASE HEALINGS DELIVERANCE BREAKTHROUGH www.rhomi.org/2 AJAX CONVENTION CENTRE 550 Beck Cres. 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A mandatory site visit will take place at OLG Slot Operations, 50 Alexander's Crossing, Ajax on Wednesday, May 18, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. (report to Security) (you must be 19 years of age or older to enter a gaming premises) Any questions regarding this notice can be addressed to Karen Marlow, OLG, Procurement Specialist kmarlow@olg.ca 705-946-6450 ext 8912 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. Veolia Environmental Services (Sewer Services Group) located in Pickering, is currently accepting applications for the following positions: • CCTV Operator • Combo Operator • Assistants (CCTV/Combo Truck) Interested applicants should meet the following requirements: CCTV Operators (NAAPI/PACP Certiﬁ cation) Valid Drivers License w/clean drivers abstract Must be reliable and safety conscious Able to work out-of town as required If you are interested, please fax your resume to 905-683-4668 or via-mail to Phil.Burnett@veoliaes.com 2 & 3 bedroom apartments Close to school, shopping, hospital On-site superintendent & security. Rental Ofﬁ ce Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (905)686-0845 or (905)686-0841 Eve. viewing by appt. www.ajaxapartments.com Skilled & Technical Help General Help THE HONEST MOVER is looking for experienced Swamper with Drivers li- cense. Part time only. $17/hour. 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Close to Oshawa Centre & downtown. Call 905.431.8532 www.skylineonline.ca 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 available im- mediately. Central Oshawa, couple preferred, fridge/stove, hardwood, car- pet, fresh paint, laundry. Near shopping, bus. No dogs. Reasonable. Call (905)725-2642, after 5pm. 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 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 June and July lst. Clean, family building. Heat, hydro and two appliances includ- ed. Pay cable, parking, laun- dry facilities. (905)723-2094 OSHAWA Harmony/Taunton nice area, new home. Near schools/Shopping. 1 bed- room basement w/ﬁ replace, walkout. Shared kitchen $725-inclusive. Entire house also available $1300+utilities. First/last. No smoking/pets. (289)388- 7894 OSHAWA NEAR downtown $900/month. Spacious 2- bedroom. Newly renovated, air conditioned, new appli- ances. Clean, quiet. Near bus terminal. No pets, no smoking. Immediate posses- sion. (289)240-4953 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. Apartments & Flats for RentA OSHAWA, BRIGHT 1-bed- room apt., upper storey of house, just renovated, near shopping/bus, suitable for single working person. No pets/smoking, available now. $700+ hydro. (905)571-2085, (905)242-2085. 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 Perfection!!! newly renovated suites 2-BEDROOM Top ﬂ oor extra-large suite in clean, quiet bldg, freshly painted, beautiful Whitby neighbourhood. Ideal adult lifestyle bldg. insuite storage, onsite laundry. Incredible value $995/mth! 905-668-7758 viewit.ca (vit #17633) PICKERING - A MUST SEE! - 1 bdrm split level bsmt apt. Sept Ent. Pool, Parking, Near GO. Nat. Light through- out. Custom Bar & Ent. Unit, No Smoking/dogs. $800/incl. 905-831-9145 or 647-408- 7002 PICKERING BRIGHT 2 bed- room walkout apartment. French door entrance, over- looking trees and ravine. Parking. C/A, Includes utilities, $895. No smok- ing/pets. May/June. (905)683-9629 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 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. ROTHERGLEN/HWY #2, 2- bedroom basement apart- ment. $900/mo inclusive. 4-appliances, side entrance, laundry. Clean, move in. First/last, references. Income source. 1-year lease. No pets/smoking. Immedi- ate/June 1st. (905)428-1428. 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 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 WHITBY, BRIGHT clean, 2- bedroom top ﬂ oor of triplex. Brock/401, walk to Go sta- tion. 2-parking spots. Prefer no pets, non-smoker. $995+ hydro. Available July-1st. Call (905)666-8787. TendersT 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 AJAX, Harwood/Bayly main level, 3-bedroom bungalow, on a quiet street, Clean, bright, A/C, parking, appliances. $1250/inclusive. First/last. No pets. Available anytime. Call 905-683-0799. 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. TendersT Houses for Rent 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. 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. 905-428-6385 AJAX, Rossland/Westney. Room for rent in quiet subdi- vision. Suitable for working male. No pets. Call (647)828-4571 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. OSHAWA, Thornton/Ross- land. 1 furnished room with shared kitchen & private en- trance, parking. Working gentleman preferred. No smoking/pets. $115/week. First/last 905-434-7532. PICKERING, Brock/Kingston Rd, large furnished bedsitting room with fridge, microwave, utilities, cable and laundry in- cluded. 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(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 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. THOM, Walter Alexander - Born January 07, 1925 Died May 3, 2011 - Veteran WWII Royal Canadian Navy - It is a sad day that we recognize the passing of our father in Nanaimo, BC after a short struggle with cancer. He lived and raised his family for many years in Ajax. Walt was pre deceased by his wife Margaret (Alexander) and is survived by his daughter Janet (Jan) Keirs of Nanaimo, BC and sons Bruce (Cindy) of London, On, Eric (Janet) of Ajax, On, and Doug (Stafanie) of Peterborough, On, and dear friend Joyce Kaardal of Nanaimo BC. He was also the proud Poppa of Christina, Melinda, Heather, Jennifer and Jessica as well as Great Grand Dad to Jacob, Kaylee, Zachary, Autumn and Ewan. He was a very active member of the Shrine Club, the Royal Canadian Legion, his church and many other organizations, in Ontario as well as British Columbia. A memorial is been planned for a later date to coincide with his internment in Peterborough. We cherish your memory in our hearts. Advertise i n o u r s p e c i a l s e c t i o n p u b l i s h i n g on J u n e 1 7 i n A j a x & P i c k e r i n g N e w s A d v e r t i s e r . 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Night running lights, ﬁ sh ﬁ nd- er, battery charger and test- er. Excellent condition. $6000 . Call after 5pm 905- 683-0493. 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 FOR SALE, BRAND NEW deluxe walker. Hand gears, basket carrier, large leather seat, wine in color. Paid $500 - sell for $250. For more information contact Jean (905)239-9129. FRIDGE, INDUSTRIAL, brand new, never been used. Other business equipment for sale. (905)655-4394 HOT TUB COVERS All Custom covers, all sizes and all shapes, $375.00 plus tax Free delivery. Let us come to your house & measure your tub! Pool safety covers. 905-259-4514. www.durhamcovers.com HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS Best Price, Best Quality. All Shapes & Colours. Call 1-866-585-0056 www.thecoverguy.ca HOT TUB / SPA. 5-6 person. Warranty, 5HP motors, 5.5kw heater. $2,495. Must sell! Call 905-409-5285 HOT TUBS, 2011 models, fully loaded, full warranty, new in plastic, cost $8000, sacriﬁ ce $3,900. 416-779- 0563. NOW ON SALE, new scratch & dent and recondi- tioned major appliances. At ALL ONTARIO APPLIANCE CLINIC, 111 Dundas St. W. Whitby, 905-668-9444. 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 Cars for Sale 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. 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. SHIH TZUs PUPPIES, non allergic, no shedding, vacci- nated, dewormed, vet checked $400 each. Call 905-260-8855. Cars for Sale 1999 PONTIAC GRAND AM Red, 4 cyl , 2.4 L eng. 170,000 km - AS IS. Please call 905-435-8151 2000 FORD FOCUS SW $2999. 2001 Malibu $2999. 2003 Olds Alero $3299. 2003 Hyundai Tiburon $3999. 2001 Chev Venture 7 seater, loaded, mini van $2999. 2002 Dodge Dakota $4999 Others $1999 up. Certiﬁ ed & E-tested. Free 6 month warranty. 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Unit 25 7 days/week Open 10am (905)831-3188 Now Hiring 416-985-8628 Special $25 Relaxing Massage 6095 Kingston Rd. 401/Meadowvale SPRING SPA 10am-9pm 7days 416-287-0338 Now Hiring ROYAL LEPAGE GARAGE SALE "An Oasis for Bargain Hunters" Saturday May 14th * 7 am to 3 pm Rain or Shine 335 Bayly St. W Ajax 2 tractor trailers full of items, includes furniture, household items, clothing & more! 100% of donations support the Royal Lepage Shelter Foundation, Supporting local Women’s Shelters. GARAGE SALE 464 LAKERIDGE RD. S. AJAX Saturday, May 14 - 8 a.m. Case tractor, plow, disks, cultivator, tools, antiques, household items and more 2ND-HAND KIDS STUFF FAMILY COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE Have outgrown baby/kids stuff? Sell it & make some $$! Tbl rntls $40. Shop at the sale & pick up great deals! $2 adm with this ad. May 21 -- 9am - 1pm Pickering Rec Cmplx 1867 Valley Farm Dr. www.themomtomomsale.com 905-862-2933 COMMUNITY YARD SALE at Baywood Plaza, 105 Bayly St. Ajax. Sat June 4, 8am-2pm. Interested vendors please phone Cindy 905-426-9673 or apply with cash at Health-Rite Pharmacy in plaza. $25.00 per booth, $5.00 table. GARAGE SALE Saturday May 14th 8:30am -1:30pm 1538 Eagleview Dr. Pickering clothes, furniture, exercise equipment, stereo, computer, ﬁ shing, toys, sports equipment etc. Court Yard - Pickering Village - Ajax 109 Old Kingston Rd. Sat & Sun May 14 & 15 starting 9am Group of Seven prints, golf club sets & balls, Coca Cola collectibles, Something for everyone. GARAGE SALE **Rain or Shine** Saturday May 14th 8am - 1pm 3 Brand Court, Ajax books, stroller, playpen, toys & household items CHARITY GARAGE SALE Sun. May 15th 8am - 2pm 95 Harland Crt. Ajax GARAGE SALE Sat May 14th & Sun. May 15 - 8am -1pm 1469 Majoroaks Rd., Pickering MOVING SALE Rain or Shine 149 Reed Dr., Ajax Sat. May 14, 7am-1pm MOVING SALE Sat. May 14th Sun. May 15th 8am - 3pm 3 Addley Cres. 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