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Home My WebLink AboutNA2011_05_20 Pickering councillor faces audit Committee decides to review Dickerson’s election spending KRISTEN CALIS kcalis@durhamregion.com PICKERING -- A Pickering councillor will face a compliance audit on his spending in the 2010 municipal election campaign, and could possibly lose his seat. Ward 2 City Councillor Doug Dickerson faced the City’s compliance audit com- mittee May 18 regarding his expenses that, according to his 2010 statement of cam- paign period report, went over his limit by $14,177. Three residents, Ian Cumming, David Steele and Jolanta Duszak, made official requests for the audit and addressed the committee, along with Coun. Dickerson and his lawyer Marshall Green. Audit committee members Joseph Brown, Donald Hudson and Paul Jones decided, after hearing all sides of the story, the councillor’s expenses should be subject to scrutiny by an auditor of their choice. Coun. 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Stems from loss of USB key with health information KEITH GILLIGAN kgilligan@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- A $40-million class action law- suit has been filed against Durham Region over the loss of a USB key containing person- al information about people who had been vaccinated against the H1N1 flu virus. The class action suit was given the go-ahead by Justice Peter Lauwers of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice in late April, with Bowmanville resident John Sherlock Rowlands appoint- ed as the ‘representative’ of the class. The law firm of Flaherty Dow Elliott and McCarthy is representing the plaintiffs, while the Toronto firm of David Boghosian and Associates is representing the Region. Among the claims in the suit are that the Region was negligent, there was a breach of a fiduciary duty, violation of privacy and breach of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. None of the charges has been proven in court. The suit stems from the loss of a USB key by a public health nurse in December 2009. On the key was information on the 83,524 peo- ple who had been vaccinated between Oct. 23 and Dec. 15, 2009 at flu vaccination clinics provided by the Regional health department. Informa-tion collected includes the person’s name, address, phone number, date of birth, health card number, name of pri- mary physician and personal health infor- mation provided when they got the vaccination. The USB key was lost in the parking lot of the Regional head- quarters. “As a conse- quence of the vari- ous causes of action, the plaintiffs have suffered special damages, meaning money damages for the purpose of obtaining credit monitoring for a period of years by the court. Further, the plaintiffs may be entitled to punitive, aggravated and exem- plary damages,” the plaintiffs state in their court filing. The court has already ordered the Region to pay almost $63,500 to the plaintiffs to han- dle some costs. The lawyer retained by the Region, David Boghosian, said in an interview the “class has been certified, which we largely consented to.” Letters have been sent to everyone who was on the list. Anyone on the list has until 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 31 to opt out of the case. “We’re not expecting all 84,000 members to opt out,” Mr. Boghosian noted. It’s still possible the two sides can continue meeting and possibly negotiate a settlement, he added. The two sides are processing documents, conducting examination of witnesses. In October, an examination and discovery ses- sion will be held. A representative for Flaherty Dow Elliott and McCarthy couldn’t be reached for com- ment. For more information: VISIT durhamhealthclassaction.com REGION Durham faces $40-million class action lawsuit DURHAM -- The loss of a USB key, like this one, con- taining health informa- tion has sparked a class- action lawsuit against the Region. PICKERING -- Police investigating a car theft wound up engaging in a lengthy foot chase involving cops in the air and on the ground. The incident began at about 6 p.m. Wednesday when officers received informa- tion about a Nissan Altima that had been sto- len in Pickering the previous day. When offi- cers found the car, the driver ditched it on the front lawn of a house on Sandhurst Crescent and took off on foot, police said. A suspect was located by the Air 1 helicop- ter crew and tracked down by officers aided by a canine team, Durham police said. Even after being cornered, the suspect con- tinued to struggle, police said. He was found to be in possession of a black nylon face mask, latex gloves and a small quantity of marijuana. Dominick Lloyd, 18, of Shay Drive in Pickering, faces a number of charges includ- ing trespass at night, theft of a motor vehicle, drug possession and assaulting police. 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JUNE 5th, Noon - 7pm Winner of 2010 Readers’ Choice Diamond Award for Best Local Event Look for your event program & discount coupon in the June 1st News Advertiser TOM’S 2008 Gold 2010 Diamond ANIMAL WELFARE Oshawa dog training centre owner faces cruelty charges Accused due back in court next week JEFF MITCHELL jmitchell@durhamregion.com OSHAWA -- The owner of a controversial dog training centre in Oshawa remains in custody after being charged with four criminal counts of cruelty to animals. The allegations involve the mistreat- ment of five dogs, including instances of alleged kicking, temporarily hanging with a leash and allowing two dogs to fight, Durham police said. Craig Wright, 42, made a brief video appearance in Oshawa bail court Thurs- day morning and was remanded in cus- tody until his next court appearance. He was arrested Wednesday after a police raid on his FACW K9 Training and Reha- bilitation Centre in south Oshawa. The search of the Waterloo Street premises occurred after a number of dog owners complained their pets had either died or gone missing after being enrolled at the centre. Mr. Wright also faces charges under provincial legisla- tion of permitting and causing distress to animals. Mr. Wright said little during his appear- ance from a video room at a Durham police station, asking to speak to a duty counsel lawyer and then seeking clarifi- cation on a court order that he not com- municate with potential witnesses. Mr. Wright’s due back in court next week. Mr. Wright was also charged with obstructing police during an earlier investigation of incidents at the centre. Court records indicate he pleaded guilty to that offence Monday and was fined $500. Allegations of issues at Mr. Wright’s training centre came to light earlier this week when pet owners spoke to the media. Pickering resident Brenda Romeo said her miniature dachshund died after being cared for at the facility in April. And Oshawa resident Linda Fry claimed her dog went missing from the centre; she said she was told the dog had run away. Durham police confirmed Wednes- day they were investigating information received after media accounts of earlier complaints. And another person told the News Advertiser she had concerns after a behind-the-scenes look at FACW K9 a few weeks ago. Courtney McBlain of Courtice went in for a job interview this past winter. “I was really thrown off by what I saw,” she says, recalling how a tour of the facil- ity revealed a long narrow room with cage after cage of muzzled dogs. Ms. McBlain recalls hearing Mr. Wright “screaming” at a dog that wouldn’t stop barking, while she filled out her paper- work. “I have three dogs, I’m a huge animal lover ... and I didn’t feel like he had a heart for animals,” she said. “I didn’t feel that it was the right place for me.” The owner asked her to return the next day, but Ms. McBlain never went back to the Oshawa training centre. With files by Jillian Follert and Kristen Calis 1-866-550-5462 Call durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • May 20, 20115 AP REKA SZEKELY rszekely@durhamregion.com AJAX -- The big dream for the Women’s Multicultural Resource and Coun- selling Centre of Durham is a new home where it can better serve the com- munity and it’s holding a gala to help fulfill that wish. The Dream Gala will be held on May 28 at the Ajax Convention Centre, 550 Beck Cres., and proceeds go towards the organization’s $150,000 fund- raising goal for the new home. “The Dream Gala is because you cannot stop somebody from dreaming big ... so it’s our dream to secure a new home that will be accessible and meet the needs for the people, the clientele,” said WMRCC executive direc- tor Esther Enyolu. Ms. Enyolu explained that WMRCC provides a variety of services for women, youth and children including counselling for families experienc- ing violence in the home and settlement help for newcomers to Canada. Since Durham is a growing community, Ms. Enyolu said there’s a growing need for services in the community and for newcomers and immigrants in particular who are settling in Durham because they see it as a safe commu- nity for their families. Currently located in Pickering Village in the historic Gordon House on Old Kingston Road, the WMRCC offices are on the second floor at the top of a steep flight of stairs, making it inaccessible to reach for some clients. As well, the tight space means staff has to abandon offices to allow for counselling sessions and there’s little space for group sessions and activi- ties. “It’s grown to such an extent we no longer fit in the space,” said Keda Edwards-Pierre, president of the WMRCC board. Tickets for the formal gala are $100 each and include dinner and enter- tainment. They can be purchased by calling 905-427-7849 or e-mailing info@wmrccdurham.com. Those who cannot attend the event are invited to make a donation to the organization for which they can receive a charity tax receipt. For more information about the organization: VISIT wmrccdurham.com COMMUNITY Dream Gala for Ajax-based women’s organization DEVELOPMENT Seaton gets a failing grade To the editor: I am travelling across Europe, getting a first-hand experience of what could have been. Travelling first to Amsterdam is where you see inter-connecting bikeways throughout the city where bikes take precedence over cars. More than one million bikes are the cho- sen mode of transportation, with families cycling to local plazas to do the shopping or to enjoy quality time together. Now let’s flash to our future, a blank can- vass, Seaton. Two weeks ago, a majority of Pickering councillors approved a community plan that lacked the necessary vision that could have ensured a future legacy that put peo- ple first. Instead, what we ended up with are frag- mented communities with an emphasis on cars instead of people. Maurice Brenner Pickering FEDERAL ELECTION Chretien won his majority the same way To the editor: Re: ‘Majority of Canadians don’t support Conservatives’ letter to the editor, durham- region.com, May 6, 2011. I find it ironic to hear supporters of the Liberal Party complaining about the inequality of votes in our electoral system that gave Stephen Harper’s Conservatives a majority with 40 per cent of the votes. As I recall, Jean Chretien won three con- secutive majorities in 1993, 1997 and 2000 with 41 per cent, 38 per cent and 40 per cent of the votes respectively. At the time, Mr. Harper and the Reform party were strongly advocating proportion- al representation while the Liberal party supporters were singing the praise of our first past the post system. I guess the roles have been reversed now. The fact is that only our current system can give proper representation to the peo- ple of smaller towns and regions outside the big five metropolitan areas. In a proportional system, big cities such as Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver get to choose a majority of seats while the peo- ple of smaller cities and regions such as Durham will have fewer representatives to champion their causes and understand their needs. A proportional system does not suit a vast country such as Canada. Amir Sanizadeh Oshawa WORKPLACE Employers are those who need ‘proper mindset’ To the editor: Re: ‘Older Durham workers finding the going tough’ news, durhamregion.com, May 11, 2011. Keith Gilligan is absolutely correct when he writes that unemployed workers in the over-50 category aren’t buying the econo- mists’ line that the recession is over and all the jobs lost have been recovered. It’s a shame that employment counsel- lors haven’t been reading your newspaper. Instead, they delve into the murky terri- tory of ‘feel goodism’ and do a disservice to their clients when they tell them “the most important thing is attitude,” as career coach Stephen Raynard does. The facts are on the side of older workers -– in fact, all workers -– in Durham Region. By ignoring the economic realities of a severe global financial collapse, job-hunt- ing career coaches have little to do, other than to blame the victims of a bad econo- my. Given their limited options, they end up doing several things: blaming laid-off work- ers for their own fate, convincing unem- ployed workers that they have to “change their attitude” and accept and pardon cor- porations for their economic selfishness. Older workers don’t need the “proper mindset” as Stephen Raynard suggests; employers do. 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All content copyright WE THINK... email responses to newsroom@durhamregion.com Editorial Opinions durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • May 20, 20116 AP Staying alert not too much to ask of area motorists Mary was chatting with her sister on the cellphone as she drove along Hwy. 401 when the big transport immediately ahead suddenly skidded out of control. Roger, travelling slightly above the speed limit on a side street, took his eyes off the road to go over his notes one more time before his meeting when a child darted out from between two cars 50 metres in front of him. Mary and Roger slammed on their brakes but they were too late in each inci- dent. Mary had been following too closely, Roger had been going too fast, and both were distracted. As residents prepare for the unofficial start of summer with this weekend’s Vic- toria Day holiday -- and as Canada Road Safety Week wraps up -- it’s these kinds of scenarios the OPP are hoping to prevent by targeting aggressive driving, impaired driv- ing, seat-belt compliance and distracted driving. The message to drivers to stay focused is not new but it bears repeating when people take to the road in much higher numbers. Last year during Canada Road Safety Week, the OPP laid 9,806 charges for speed- ing, careless driving and seat-belt offences, and 190 charges for criminal drinking and driving offences. The ranks of offenders were expanded when Ontario passed legislation in Octo- ber 2009 to crack down on motorists who use handheld devices while driving. After a three-month education campaign, police began issuing tickets. By the end of 2010, the OPP had charged more than 8,500 drivers under the new law. They have good reason to be vigilant. Thirty-five people died on roads patrolled by the OPP last year because of drivers who weren’t paying attention, and their lack of concentration wasn’t always caused by the use of a handheld device. A distraction can be something as simple as eating while driving or changing radio stations. The Ministry of Transportation cites research that found drivers who take their eyes off the road for more than two seconds double the risk of being involved in a crash. The risk quadruples when using a cell- phone. Canada Road Safety Week is part of a national strategy to make the country’s roads the safest in the world. Really, it shouldn’t be that difficult a goal to achieve. All it requires of motorists is that they stay alert and remained focused. 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This is the eighth year for Starry Nights, a dinner, dance and auction that raises funds for Y’s WISH Shelter, a 15-bed emergency shelter run by YWCA Durham. Y’s WISH opened its doors in 2003 as a safe and supportive refuge for women and their children from across Durham who are escaping violence. Starry Nights 2011 is at the Jubilee Pavilion on Friday June 10 at 6 p.m. Tick- ets are $55 each or $500 for a table of 10. Spon- sorships are also still available. For more informa- tion call 905-576-6356 (Lisa Kouri). FUNDRAISER YWCA Durham calling on re-gifters for silent auction durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • May 20, 20118 P Planned townhomes at Liverpool and Glenanna roads prompt traffic, density worries KRISTEN CALIS kcalis@durhamregion.com PICKERING -- Residents living in an area slated for a possible townhouse develop- ment showed their distaste for the pro- posal Monday. Nearly 25 residents spoke against plans for a subdivision that will front Liverpool and Glenanna roads and Glendale Drive if council approves it. The information report on the proposal for 67 three-storey townhomes came before the planning and development committee on May 9 for information only. “I would urge the planning committee to send this whole concept back to be redone,” said Devorah Garland-Ullberg. “I think the density is too high to be har- monized with the community and the neighbourhood.” Access to the development, proposed by Emery Homes Glendale Ltd., is planned off Glendale Drive, a busy traf- fic area that’s often congested due to the nearby Tim Hortons, according to many of the residents who spoke. Resident Doug Martin referred to the submitted traffic study that said the new townhouses would mean an extra 37 vehicle trips in the morning peak hours and 43 in afternoon peak hours during the week. “My thoughts on that are that it’s com- pletely conservative to the point where it’s inaccurate,” he said. The development is planned to have 208 parking spots and Mr. Martin spec- ulated most residents would drive their cars to and from work. Resident Shirley Vasey said the subdivi- sion won’t fit in with the rest of the neigh- bourhood. “Unfortunately it’s overkill,” said Ms. Vasey. “Too many people in a small area makes it a ghetto of a project. We don’t want that.” Bryce Jordan of Sernas Associates noted the lands have been slated for redevelopment for a number of years, and said it meets the City’s official plan requirements. The plan sets out a maxi- mum density limit of 55 units per hect- are in the Liverpool neighbourhood, and this development would have a density of 54 units per hectare if it goes through as planned. Mr. Martin also had safety concerns regarding vehicle and pedestrian traffic, and privacy on his yard, considering the number of homes that will now face his yard. Emery’s architect John Beresford said by placing the new townhouses at a rea- sonable distance from the street, it will offer comfort and increased safety, and indicated it would make a nice aesthetic addition to the neighbourhood. The residents are not opposed to devel- opment in the area, but hope the devel- opers and the City take their concerns into consideration when moving for- ward. Mr. Martin said he’s willing to meet with the developers to discuss solutions. The report still has to go through the planning process before it goes to com- mittee meetings and council for consid- eration. Want to know what’s happening in Pickering? Check Wednesday’s paper each week for complete details BE INFORMED! COMMUNITY Proposed Pickering development concerns residents Unfortunately it’s overkill. Shirley Vasey, Pickering resident durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • May 20, 20119 P The accountant hired by Coun. Dickerson audited his expenses in March as required by the Province. This accountant reported Coun. Dickerson spent $33,331 on his expenses throughout the campaign period and $17,387 afterwards. Coun. Dickerson disagreed. He argued that under his interpretation of the Municipal Elections Act, he only spent $18,281 throughout the campaign. He argued the recently updated act is ambiguous and flawed under certain sections, specifically those dealing with the time frame of the election period. Section 68.1 states the period is from the day a can- didate is nominated to Dec. 31, while Section 76.4 - the one Coun. Dickerson has always used - says the period ends on voting day. Therefore, the councillor felt the salaries he paid after voting day should have gone into a section that was not subject to the limit. The accountant had put $19,050 in the section of salaries and ben- efits, which is subject to the limit. Coun. Dickerson argued he paid $15,050 of this after voting day, not before, for work such as cleaning up signs and data entry. “I have done what I thought in checking the act, in checking what I could ... was clearly within the act,” he said. His lawyer said he and another auditor he con- sulted sided with Coun. Dickerson on his interpre- tation. After listing many problems with the councillor’s spending report, Mr. Cumming argued the bottom line is Coun. Dickerson was the only candidate that he’s aware of who went over the spending limit. “I could not find one other candidate that went over the limit nor declared over the limit,” he said. Mr. Steele had similar concerns and said if the councillor had gone over by just $50, or even $1,000, he could have let it pass, “but $14,177 is excessive in my mind.” Mr. Jones pointed out the councillor is “alone in his interpretation of the Act” and said he doesn’t know of any other councillor being scrutinized for exceeding their election spending limit. In the end, the committee felt having the councillor’s expens- es audited could help clear up the Act if there are problems with it. “Because of the ambiguous legislation, a further audit would clear the air I think for everyone,” said Mr. Hudson. The committee will meet next week to choose an auditor. If the auditor finds Coun. Dickerson went over his limit, he could lost his seat. PICKERING from page 1 I have done what I thought in checking the act, in checking what I could, that I was clearly within the act. City councillor Doug Dickerson CITY Pickering councillor Dickerson’s election spending in dispute Annual Pickering Museum Village event set for May 28 and 29 PICKERING -- The last weekend in May will be filled with music, activities, his- tory and more at Pickering Museum Vil- lage. The annual Steam Up will take place on Saturday, May 28 and Sunday, May 29. In honour of Pickering’s Bicentenni- al, the event has expanded to two days to include all of the exciting activities. On both days, re-enactors will bring the War of 1812 to life throughout the site, and Backwoods Players will pres- ent The Horn of Sir Humphrey, free with admission. The fun will include hands- on activities, wagon rides, a paper boat race, and the Bloomers and Britches annual plant sale. Saturday evening will feature the Bicentennial Ball, hosted by Stepping in Tyme, Pickering’s heritage dance society. Tickets are $25 just for the ball, or $80 for the whole day which will include din- ner, workshops, dancing and entrance to both days of Steam Up. Tickets must be purchased in advance. On Sunday, those who haven’t used their razor in a while can enter a beard and moustache competition. It’s $10 to register. For the rules and regulations and a registration form, visit cityofpick- ering.com and click on ‘Events.’ Steam Up will take place from noon to 4:30 p.m. both days. The museum is located just off of Hwy. 7 between Brock and Westney roads. For more information and to buy tickets: CALL 905-683-8401 HISTORY Pickering Steam up honours bicentennial durhamregion.com With so many birds around right now at the peak of migration -- lots of them flashy dressers and flam- boyant singers -- it’s easy to over- look species that aren’t so loud or colourful. Or numerous. Like the orange-crowned war- bler, a dull little olive-grey bird with no wingbars, no eye line, no orna- mentation at all except the faintest of streaks on its breast. And the Lin- coln sparrow, a finely marked small sparrow with a quiet bubbly song, too often lost among the hordes of big white-throats and white- crowns passing through. And the rusty blackbird, which looks so much like a female grackle that I usually miss it altogether. Way back in early April I told my husband I was declaring this my “year of the rusty blackbird.” Each spring I try to recognize and remember a few new bird songs out of the jumble of music filling the air -- voices that “jump out at you” once you learn them. This black- bird’s squeaky “rusty swing” gurgle continually escapes my notice. Well, not all the time, since num- bers of rusty blackbirds are plum- meting, given the culling of mixed wintering flocks of them with red- wings and cowbirds down in the States. But, every once in a while, when we’re out for a walk, Dennis will point to the sky and say “Rusty blackbird!” And by the time I focus my eyes and ears, it’s flown on. Dennis grew up with rusty black- birds, which nested around bea- ver ponds on the family farm in Haliburton County. He has their quiet, throaty notes imprinted in his nervous system, the same way I have western meadowlark, hav- ing grown up on the prairies. As always, he was willing to help me “learn” rusty blackbird. We started in a wet woods in Courtice where rusties often stop off during migration, walking about the forest floor at the edge of the water. Given the late spring, they hadn’t arrived yet. Then in late April, in Thickson’s Woods, Dennis spotted three rusties feeding in the treetops among the opening buds -- not at all where you’d expect to find them. I started checking every black-plumaged, yellow-eyed, grackle-type bird I came across, looking for one with a mid-length fanned tail. Since then I’ve had good looks at one poking about in a wet seep, and heard another flying across a meadow, both found by Dennis. As Canadian as an exquisite Canada warbler, or common loon, rusty blackbirds are an integral part of a beaver pond ecosystem. I want to throw the canoe on top of the car and drive north, follow- ing these elusive black birds far up some meandering river, where, in a boggy backwater, they’ll sit atop a black spruce and sing their gur- gling, rusty-hinge song, and I’ll finally get to know them. Nature queries: mcarney@inter- links.net or (905) 725-2116. Durham outdoors writer Margaret Carney has more than 3,000 species on her life list of birds, seen in far-flung corners of the planet. Kristen Calis kcalis@durhamregion.com Join the conversation durhamregion.typepad.com/kristens_kritters @Kristen’s Kritters Adopt-a-pet Kristen’s Kritters EMAIL kcalis@durhamregion. com VISIT durhamregion.typepad. com/kristens_kritters. Get healthy with your dog RYAN PFEIFFER / METROLAND WHITBY -- Finn, left, is a 13-year- old female Himalayan cross and is spayed. Whiskers, right, is a 13-year-old male blue tabby and is neutered. Both are sweet, loving, affectionate and gentle. They are a very bonded pair and would do well in almost any type of home. To meet them, visit the Humane Society of Durham Region at 1505 Wentworth St., Whitby, or for more information call 905-665-7430. MARGARET CARNEY Out walking: the often overlooked rusty blackbird Make pet exercise a family event KRISTEN CALIS kcalis@durhamregion.com It’s that time of year when people are making their way outdoors to get active after a winter of being cooped inside. What better way to do that than bringing your dog along and giving it the exercise it needs at the same time? “It is important to be active all year, but we always feel more motivated to get outdoors in the spring so enjoy this time with your dog,” says dog trainer Gil- lian Ridgeway. Getting your dog active will force owners to get in shape as well. “Having a dog to share this time with is a bonus and hav- ing your dog accompany you on hikes will benefit you physically and mentally and motivate you to get outside,” she says. The highly sought-after train- er, an Ajax resident, is encour- aging residents to join the Eukanuba 28-Day Chal- lenge, which is challenging dog owners to feed their dogs Eukanuba for 28 days. Nutrition and exercise have to be combined for optimal health, says the trainer. “Nutrition is slightly more benefi- cial than exercise with a 60-40 ration, but both factors work together to contribute to overall wellbeing,” she says. Ms. Ridgeway says walking and hiking are some of the best activities to keep both dogs and their owners in shape. She sug- gests also teaching your dog to catch a disc or retrieve a ball. “By throwing it uphill, you will increase the muscle in the back legs of your dog which in turn will help with overall fitness.” She says it’s important to make sure your pet is in good physical condition before start- ing any exercise program. “Feeding your dog a for- mula such as Denta Defence, will make sure it’s teeth and mouth are strong and ready for action.” Ms. Ridgeway has three dogs, two in their prime and the other a senior. She says by feeding and exer- cising them appropriately for their individual life stages, she feels she’s doing the best for them. “Even my older dog gets out for a daily stroll, which is impor- tant,” she says. VISIT www.eukanuba.com EUKANUBA TIPS Teach your dog the basics so you can stay active together. 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That's why the On- tario Chiropractic Association is relaunching Plant and Rake Without the Ache, a public education program aimed at helping gardeners stay pain–free. “Improper gardening techniques are a frequent cause of injury in the spring,” says OCA President Dr. David Brunarski, noting that commonly seen injuries among gardeners range from repetitive strain injuries of the wrist and elbow, to sprain and strain injuries, especially in the lower back, as well as wear–and–tear on joints and muscles. “Simple things, like warming up before you begin and staying hydrated can make a big difference.” Here are a few stretching tips that will help you make your garden the envy of the neighbourhood while help- ing you stay active all season long. Warm up with a short, brisk walk, then gently re- peat each of the following stretches ﬁ ve times. Hold all stretches for 15 to 20 seconds. 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To get his atten- tion, she puts a spell on him.” If the premise sounds familiar, it should. The John Van Druten play was turned into a movie in 1958, which eventually inspired the iconic 1960s television series Bewitched, where the witch Samantha marries a mortal and tries to lead a normal suburban life. “It is a really sweet role,” Thorne says, adding that the play strays from the usual farci- cal comedies offered at Heron- gate. “It is just a nice, romantic comedy.” The role gives Thorne the chance to dabble in both drama and comedy -- two aspects of acting that she loves. In fact, the Ajax actor has won two theatre acting awards -- one as best female lead in a come- dy and the other as best female lead in a drama. Both came from plays she performed at the Oshawa Little Theatre. A well-known name in theatre throughout the region, Thorne most recently graced the stage in the Ajax Community Theatre productions of The Love List and Gaslight. Set in the 1950s, Bell, Book and Candle focuses on what hap- pens when a young witch and her wacky relatives are set loose on an unsuspecting mortal. Director Ann E. Ward says audiences will enjoy the magic tricks sprinkled throughout the play. “It is always so fun to have a little stuff like that thrown in,” she says. Gillian’s love interest, Shep, is played by Oshawa’s Ray Porrill. Also returning to the stage in Durham is Jeremy LaPalme, who is playing Gillian’s brother. “He is a wonderful young actor,” says Thorne, who acted with him in a play nearly 10 years ago. Stouffville’s Margaret St. John and Paul Francies round out the cast. Bell, Book and Candle opens at Herongate Barn Theatre on May 27 and runs until July 9. Herongate is at 2885 Altona Rd., Pickering. For tickets and infor- mation, visit www.herongate. com or call 905-472-3085 or 1-866-902-9884. SABRINA BYRNES / METROLAND PICKERING -- Herongate Barn Theatre is preparing for its upcoming production of Bell, Book and Candle, running from May 27 to July 9. Back: Ray Porrill as Shepherd Henderson and Paul Francies as Sidney Redlitch. Front: Shari Thorne as Gillian Holroyd, Jeremy LaPalme as Nicky Holroyd and Margaret St. John-Francies as Aunt Queenie. Just act natural AJAX -- Local artist Susan Lindo sketched patrons, including Ed Numajiri, during a May 15 open house at Cultural Expressions Art Gallery. JASON LIEBREGTS / METROLAND durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • May 20, 201118 AP 25 Y E A R S O F F O O D , F U N A N D S O U T H E R N H O S P I T A L I T Y 25 Y E A R S O F F O O D , F U N A N D S O U T H E R N H O S P I T A L I T Y STAFF GETTING READY TO GREET CUSTOMERS.STAFF GETTING READY TO GREET CUSTOMERS. OUR LOYAL CUSTOMERS WAITING TO GET INTO THEOUR LOYAL CUSTOMERS WAITING TO GET INTO THE NEWLY RENOVATED LONE STAR FOR FREE FAJITASNEWLY RENOVATED LONE STAR FOR FREE FAJITAS GUESTS ENJOYING THE FREE FAJITASGUESTS ENJOYING THE FREE FAJITAS On May 16th, Lone Star offered FAJITAS-FOR-ALL in celebration of its 25th Anniversary. To continue with this milestone celebration, Lone Star is offering fajitas at 1986 roll back prices! For the following 2 Tuesdays, May 24th and 31st, starting at 4:30 pm, they will roll back fajita pricing on all original fajitas at all locations. Lone Star Fajitas, we did em’ first and we still do em’ best. Lone Star invites everyone to come on down and join them for some Big Bold Tastes and Texas Size Fun, all through the Month of May. 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. City of Pickering Wednesday, May 25, 2011 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Civic Complex, Council Chambers One The Esplanade Town of Ajax Thursday, May 26, 2011 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Town Hall, Council Chambers 65 Harwood Avenue South For more information call: (416) 661-6600 ext 5296 or visit: www.trca.on.ca/brock The song they sing AJAX -- Anna Lynn Murphy con- ducted a rehearsal of Young Singers last month at the Ajax Town Hall Council Chambers as they prepared for their May 29 spring concert. The per- formance, called The Song I Sing, is at 3 p.m. at Forest Brook Community Church in Ajax. For information on Young Singers or for tickets call the hotline num- ber at 905-686-9821 or visit www. youngsingers.ca. SABRINA BYRNES / METROLAND One aspect of movies from the past that never ceases to fascinate is the medium’s particular fine visual art form that was created during the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s. Although this is a subject I’ve examined before, it is worth a second look. In 1948-49, movie stu- dios did not hesitate to pay heed to a new kid in town. It was called television, a seri- ous threat to their hereto- fore uncontested, comfort- able position of being able to easily harness the masses with product that had much room for improvement. Television was good for the movies. It forced Hol- lywood to come up with something the tube couldn’t offer: 3-D invention, larger screens, a huge trend toward on-location colour pho- tography and, most impor- tantly, a new realism never seen before. Except for that short-lived, but now resur- rected, gimmicky 3-D tech- nology, all of these applica- tions toward making better motion pictures worked in luring couch potatoes in- the-making back to theatres. Simultaneously, the land- scape became a pure breed- ing ground for immense tal- ent. Before the increased use of colour and the devel- opment of technological advancements such as Cin- emascope, movie makers such as Alfred Hitchcock, David Lean and John Ford were, in a way, just warming up, basically in a black-and- white world, only to flour- ish and go with a new kind of porous creativity, seep- ing throughout their future pictures. They had a collec- tive keen eye for perfecting special visual ingredients. Moreover, they made a point of collaborating with some of the top cinematographers in the business. Their best work was achieved during the 1950s and 1960s. Here’s a little scraping of the iceberg of their cre- ations. Hitchcock -- The Trouble With Harry (1955). The last time I saw Harry was in VHS but, undoubtedly, it is that much more striking on DVD. The whole scenic tapes- try serving as the backdrop for the story has a calming effect, and that component alone is reason enough to come back to Harry (filmed in Vermont) again and again. Lean -- Summertime (1955). I recently saw this classic on DVD for the first time, brought to us by The Criterion Collection. Again, there is just no compari- son in the visual quality and depth of Summertime in improved format transi- tion. And yet, it is telling that the first-rate photography of Venice by Jack Hildyard still clearly comes through in the technically inferior VHS. Interestingly, David Lean favoured Summertime (the last ‘small’ movie he made), as his best. Ford -- The Searchers (1956). Much has been writ- ten about this all-time great- est of western movies, most- ly made in one of John Ford’s favourite locales, the majes- tic Monument Valley. The New Hollywood of direc- tors Martin Scorsese, Steven Spielberg, George Lucas and Paul Schrader have all glori- fied and imprinted this work as a benchmark in American movie history. The Searchers is laden with poetic imagery and domi- nant visual form, including the famous doorway open- ing at the beginning and end of the story. Andrew Merey is a Whitby resident who’s interested in music and movie history. He has contributed articles to the Metroland Durham Region Media Group since 2003. durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • May 20, 201119 AP COLUMN Hitchcock, Lean and Ford: cinema’s visual masters ANDY MEREY / LOOKING BACK SUPPLIED PHOTO DURHAM -- John Wayne in the famous doorway scene from The Searchers, heralded as the greatest western of all time. Brad Kelly Sports Editor bkelly@durhamregion.com durhamregion.com facebook.com/sportsdurhamregion twitter.com/scnewsdurhamSports durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • May 20, 201120 AP WRESTLING Szmidt pins down national title Ajax resident ponders future in the sport NATHANIEL SMITH nsmith@durhamregion.com AJAX -- Aggressive takedowns with a flurry of grapple moves, combined with the heart and drive to succeed, define a champion. Ajax resident Shanice Szmidt holds that dis- tinction, and is looking to continue her domi- nance in wrestling if there’s an opportunity at her natural weight class. Once she completes her training, and is phys- ically prepared to go, her demeanor changes as she readies for combat. “After I make the weight I feel like the compe- tition is on and I’m ready to go,” she said. “I feel like it’s war pretty much.” Szmidt overpowered and tactically defeated her opponents en route to winning a nation- al championship in a wrestling tournament in Windsor in April. With the victory, she was pleased considering that a national championship is the pinnacle of success before competing at a higher level. “When I won I was extremely happy. It was the biggest competition for me and it was a huge accomplishment,” she said. Despite all of her success winning a national title and an OFSAA provincial championship, she is undecided what her future holds in wres- tling. “I don’t know if it’s a path I want to follow because there is no future for 82-kilo wrestler’s for females,” she said. The highest weight class for female wrestlers for universities and Olympics is 159 pounds. So Szmidt is considering other sports as she moves to university because she doesn’t believe she can cut down to that weight limit. “The highest weight is 159, I’m 205 and I cut down to 180 and that’s already a big cut for me,” she said. “It’s too hard to cut (weight), you don’t get the same athlete. I might move to a different sport, I think I might move to rugby.” Considering her dominance in wrestling, it is a shock that she may change sports in the future. “As much as I love wrestling, it’s my pas- sion and everything, I can’t move further than nationals unless in the future they add an 82-kilo (weight class),” she said. Although her wrestling future is cloudy, Szmidt continues to train and develop her skills with Team Impact. “The training consists of certain techniques and very small details, details make everything different,” she said. “I was going for not the smartest moves, now that I watch my video’s and see all the moves, I can usually do it and it creates success.” Szmidt compares her wrestling style to UFC star George St. Pierre. “I like watching G.S.P because it reminds me of me and my wrestling matches because you don’t always have to go for the kill, you can go for points and they add up if you win the first round, so you think one down, two to go, or one to go,” she said. “G.S.P wins his rounds five times easily, he’s a dominant fighter, he might not be the most entertaining one to watch but he just dominates in the center of the ring, and that’s how I feel like when I wrestle.” Szmidt also recalled her performance at the national championships as something very similar to St. Pierre. “At national’s I won 16-0, no girls got a point on me,” she said. “It might not have been the most entertaining match, but I won and domi- nated.” Even though winning the national champi- onship could be the end for Shanice’s wrestling career, she is proud of everything she accom- plished. “I felt like this year I really excelled and as a 17/18 year old I competed in university tourna- ments, and I felt so proud to be so young and have the opportunity to compete with the high- level girls,” she said. “If I do stop wrestling, I left on a good note, national champ.” SABRINA BYRNES / METROLAND AJAX -- Ajax High School student Shanice Szmidt is a wrestler who has won a national championship in Windsor, and has captured OFSAA titles. Ajax native closes out career at Michigan State AJAX -- After closing out a stel- lar career at Michigan State, Ajax’s Kalisha Keane is attempting to take her game to another level. The six-foot-one forward was invited to the senior women’s national team camp in British Columbia that opened earlier this week. The team is preparing for this summer’s 2011 FIBA Americas championship, which will act as an Olympic qualifying tour- nament. The winner will earn a berth to the 2012 Summer Olym- pic Games in London, England. Those nations that finish between second and fourth place will compete at the 2012 FIBA world Olympic qualifier champi- onship and have a chance to qual- ify for the 2012 Summer Olympics. The FIBA world qualifying tour- nament is set for June 25 to July 1, with a host still to be determined. This marks the second straight year that the senior women’s pro- gram will train at the University of the Fraser Valley. From there, a squad will be identified and will head across the Atlantic to train and compete in exhibition games in Europe from May 27 to June 12. The second phase of training will begin on July 26, which includes a tour of games in Asia. The third and final phase of training camp will conclude in September, where the team will be selected and depart for Colombia. Keane ended her time at Mich- igan State with her name lit- tered through the record books for points, steal, 3-point field goals made, games played, min- utes played, field goals made, free throws made, assists, games start- ed, blocks and rebounds. 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Training camp opened for the Major Series Lacrosse club earlier this month, but with most of its young ros- ter still away at school in the United States, the num- ber of bodies on the floor has been sparse. But GM/ head coach Paul St. John expects that to change this week, as a few more players filter in. “Because we are drafting kids so young and the tal- ent in Canada has become huge and a lot of them head down on scholarships or part scholarships to the US, we don’t see them until the end of May,” he says. St. John is expecting 15-20 players out this week, which is about the same number the team will carry into its first game of the season on May 24 in Kitch- ener. A couple of new faces JASON LIEBREGTS / METROLAND AJAX -- Paul St. John, head coach and general manager of the Ajax-Pickering Rock, explained a drill during a tryout session at the Ajax Community Centre. The team is preparing for its season opener on Tuesday in Kitchener. expected to crack the ros- ter for the team’s second season in the league are Spencer Taugher, the club’s third-round draft choice in 2010 out of the Burling- ton Jr. A program. A torn ACL left him on the side- lines last summer. The sec- ond player is Tyler Harris, who tried out last year but was lost in the shuffle, says St. John. Harris will play in some early games and get the opportunity to prove he belongs at the major level, adds St. John. As for the top pick this year, Jordan MacIntosh, selected third overall by the Rock after posting 33-48-81 point totals last season in Jr. A with Burlington, St. John expects the young snip- er to be in a Rock uniform once his collegiate season at Rochester Institute of Technology concludes. With the season opener scheduled for Tuesday, May 25, St. John will be forced to rely on some affiliated play- ers to fill out the roster. It’s a situation most of the teams face with collegiate play- ers away and the National Lacrosse League just wrap- ping up on the weekend. “The league has pushed its schedule back as far as it can to accommodate the NLL players and we’re OK with it,” says St. John. “Every team is in the same boat. “We’re hoping we’ll have a few more horses in our first couple games to get the job done and maybe get a win or two to start the season.” While the team has closed the door on any transac- tions for the time being, they are looking to move Bryan Johnson, who has asked to be traded to Kitch- ener due to family commit- ments. Last season he had 10-11-21 point totals in 14 games. After opening in Kitch- ener Tuesday, the Rock cel- ebrate their home opener on Sunday, May 29, hosting Brampton. HOCKEY Powers hopes to catch on with Otters Pickering resident selected in fifth round of OHL draft PICKERING -- Former Ajax-Pickering minor hock- ey product Sean Powers will be looking to break into the Ontario Hockey League this coming season. The Pickering resident was drafted in the fifth round of the most recent OHL priority selection by the Erie Otters. Powers, a defenceman who most recently played for the Markham Majors’ program, was taken with the 94th overall pick and was one of three players tabbed in the fifth round by the Otters and GM Sherry Bassin. In 58 games last season with the Majors, Powers scored once and collected 18 points. An honour roll student in school and an assistant captain and blue-line lead- er for the Majors, Powers is described by Top Shelf Scouting in a comment on the Otters’ website “as someone who advances the puck well out of the defen- sive zone and has great on ice vision that compliments his passing skills”. As a mid-round pick, Powers has a tough task ahead of him in trying to make the Otters’ roster this fall, leaving it likely he’ll be playing Tier II hockey with- in the Ontario Junior Hock- ey League next season. BASKETBALL Fundamentals and fun the focus of free clinic June 18 AJAX -- Boys and girls aged 8-12 can take advan- tage of a free basketball fundamentals clinic being offered June 18. The Golden Skills bas- ketball fundamentals clin- ic will be holding two- hour sessions from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., teaching the fundamentals of basket- ball while providing a pos- itive and fun recreational experience. Players will be given their specific time once registered. The clinics are being held at J. Clarke Richard- son Collegiate, 1355 Har- wood Ave., North, in Ajax. 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Please contact pilar@pilarscatering.ca 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 $ OPEN HOUSE, MONDAY May 23rd, 2-4pm. 48 Kershaw St., Bowmanville. 2- car garage, 3-bedroom, 3- bath, 40x125 lot, with 2 huge privacy trees, Kijiji for pic- tures. Asking $269,900. (905)623-9972. Cottages for SaleC 2 BEDROOM LAKEVIEW cottage. Lakeshore Pente- costal Christian Camp, Co- bourg. Renovated, fully fur- nished, deck, deck furniture, extras. Great summer getaway. Must be seen. 905- 259-8252, 905-377-1924. bjlloyd@sympatico.ca Out of Town PropertiesO NEW HOUSE, 1/2 acre. 756 Bolin Road, Keene. Rice Lake boat ramp, 300yds down Bolin. Trees, nature lovers, ﬁ shermen. OPEN HOUSE Saturday & Sunday. $219,000 no gst (519)743- 5658 verna_robinson1@hot- mail.com Property Outside CanadaP 20 ACRES- $0 Down! $99/mo. Near Growing El Paso, Texas. Guaranteed Owner Financing, No Credit Checks Money Back Guar- antee. Free Map/Pictures. 800-755-8953 www.sunse- tranches.com BIG BEAUTIFUL ARIZONA LAND $99/mo. $0 down, $0 interest, Golf Course, Nat'l Parks. 1 hour from Tucson Int'l Airport. Guaranteed Fi- nancing, No Credit Checks. Pre-recorded msg. 1-800- 631-8164 Code 4001 www.sunsiteslandrush.com Sales Help & Agents Property Outside CanadaP FLA THE VILLAGES, 60 miles north of Orlando, LUX 2 bed, 2 bath, 1 den/ofﬁ ce. Split ﬂ oor plan. 2 car garage, fully landscaped, 1927 sq. ft. call 352-259-6692 refer to website www.17751milford aveune.com Industrial/ Commercial SpaceI INDUSTRIAL BAY walking distance Walmart, Oshawa Centre, Stevenson/401 exit. High roll-up door, two air compressor, washrooms, parking includes all utilities. Auto repairs machining, hobbies and other uses (light industrial). Also Storage Container available. 905- 576-2982 or 905-626-3465. 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. Don't Worry About Credit! Reﬁ nance Now! Call 647-268-1333 Hugh Fusco AMP # M08005735. Igotamortgage Inc #10921 www.igotamortgage.ca Apartments & Flats for RentA 1-BEDROOM BASEMENT apt for rent. Newly renovat- ed. $725/month all inclusive. Ritson/Eulalie area. No smoking, no pets. Available June 1st. Call (905)655-3115 1-BEDROOM furnished basement. Gas ﬁ replace, 54" TV, full cable, 4pc bath, private entrance. 401/Park. parking, suit single $770/month. FULLY FUR- NISHED BEDROOM $100/week, share kitch- en/bath, parking, $100/wk. 905-576-6127. 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. AJAX, Nature lovers access to lakefront. 1-bedroom ground level, luxury, separ- ate entrance, patio, laundry. Bright kitchen, satellite, 2-parking. No smoking/pets. $900/mo+utilities. Avail June 1st. 416-450-2243 or 905- 686-0066 Apartments & Flats for RentA 110 PARK ROAD NORTH. Enjoyable Senior Living. 2-Bedroom Suites starting at $1050+ hydro. Elegant sen- iors residence. Controlled apartment heating. Near Laundry facilities on every ﬂ oor. Elevator access to your unit. Bus stop located in front of building. Close to Oshawa Centre & downtown. Call 905.431.8532 www.skylineonline.ca 2 BEDROOM NORTH OSHAWA very bright quiet apartment, Simcoe North at Russett. Hardwood ﬂ oors, well-maintained 12 plex, newly renovated, near bus/shopping. New applianc- es, cable/heat/water/parking included. Laundry, No dogs. (905)576-2982 (905)626- 3465 AJAX HARWOOD/HWY 2, Beautiful clean, 1-bedroom walkout basement apart- ment. Laundry/1-parking. $750/month, all inclusive. No smokers/pets. Available ASAP. (416)277-7375. AJAX, NEW apartment building, studio, 1 & 2-bed- rooms, available now. In- come preferred, $17,000- $32,000/yr. Call (905)683- 9269. BEAUTIFUL, SPACIOUS 1- bedroom basement apt., June 1st, Rouge Valley area, Altona/Twin Rivers. No pets, non-smoker. $850/month. (905)509-9099 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 June and July lst. Clean, family building. Heat, hydro and two appliances includ- ed. Pay cable, parking, laun- dry facilities. (905)723-2094 OSHAWA Montrave/Gibb. Large, clean, 2-bedroom apartments. Available July lst. $790+ hydro. Storage & parking included. Near all amenities. (905)852-7116. 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, June/July 1. (905)579-5584 Apartments & Flats for RentA OSHAWA, Grandview/ Bloor, large 1-bedroom apartment for rent. Separate entrance. 2 parking. $675/month utilities included. ﬁ rst/last. No smoking/pets. Avail Now! Jovan 905-721- 0789 or 905-728-9258 OSHAWA, KING/SIMCOE 2 bedroom, $735 plus hydro. Laundry facilities, 1 parking. Available June/July 1. Call Paul 416-222-3876. 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 3-BEDROOM unit, 2nd ﬂ oor, available June 1st. Non smoking building, no pets, laundry facilities available. one parking $1050 per mo. including utilities. (905)427-6282. 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, BROCK/401, bright walkout 2-bedroom basement apt. Including cable, utilities, parking. $850/month, ideal for 2, less rent for 1. No smoking/pets. Available June 1st. (905)428-1652. 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 WHITBY -Lakeridge/Dundas, Spotless large bright upper 2-bedroom. with large ofﬁ ce loft. Livingroom, eat-in kitch- en, appliances, 4pc. bath, fenced, washer/dryer, park- ing. No smoking/pets. $1100/month, inclusive. (416)737-6971. 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 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 Classifi eds News Advertiser To Place an Ad Call: 905-683-0707 Or Toronto Line: 416-798-7259 localmarketplace.ca • Email: classifieds@durhamregion.com durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • May 20, 201123 AP I Love You 3 words that always put a smile on my face. You're nothing short of my everything. I miss the way you laugh, I miss your amazing smile, When you tuck your chin down. I miss the way that when I look into your eyes, Everything around us just stops. Anyone can catch your eye, But it takes someone special to catch your heart. A day without your love, Is like a day without life. You are my LOML. I LOVE YOU. Personals Houses for Rent 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, 1-bdrm bsmt, 4-years new. Separate en- trance, laundry. $750/mo in- clusive. Walk to all amenities. No pets/smoking. Avail. June 1st. First/last/ref- erences & credit check re- quired. 905-424-4451. WHITBY, 3 BDRM bunga- low. $1375/mo inclusive. 3-parking. No pets/smoking. Avail. July 1st. Walk to all amenities. First/last, refer- ences & credit check re- quired. Call 416-428-2127. Townhouses for RentT 3 BEDROOM TOWNHOUSE Desirable Courtice location, near all amenities, $1100 plus utilities. Immediate. lst/last, no smoking/pets okay. References. (905)985- 3355. 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 WHITBY: THICKSON/ TAUNTON, 3-bedroom town- house, 1.5 baths, car garage, 5 appliances, air condition- ing, deck, near amenities, Non-smoking, $1350/mo + utilities. Avail. July 1: (905)- 995-0529. Rooms for Rent & WantedR PICKERING Whites Rd/Strouds Lane. Furnished room for working person (preferred). Full kitchen, cable, bathroom. Available immediately. $120/week. First/last required. Call Mike 905-420-1846. PICKERING, MAIN FLOOR room, large window, near Transit/Town Centre, all in- clusive, non-smoking inside, suits working person. Large back yard, $450/month, all utilities/cable/wireless includ- ed. Available immediately. (905)839-7237. Personals 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!!! 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Call (905)259-3592 BED, ALL new Queen ortho- pedic, mattress, box spring in plastic, cost $900, selling $275. Call (416)779-0563 BOAT FOR SALE 2001 SSV 14ft lund. 2005 15 horsepow- er mercury 2 stroke electric start motor with trailer. Front end Minn Kota electric trol- ling motor controlled from rear seat with foot pedal. Night running lights, ﬁ sh ﬁ nd- er, battery charger and test- er. Excellent condition. $6000. Call after 5pm 905- 683-0493. 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 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. 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Saturday May 21st starting 8:30a.m. 907 Grenoble Blvd. Pickering 2 mink coats, furniture, small appliances, books, sewing machine, clothes, toys, & lots more SUPER GARAGE SALE! Over 100 items, includes many estate pieces Saturday May 21st 9am - 2pm 182 Twyn Rivers Dr. Pickering GARAGE SALE Sat. May 21 8am- 2pm 17 Gurr Cres. Ajax GARAGE SALE Sat. May 21st 10am - 2pm 1488 Rosebank Rd. Pickering YARD SALE Saturday May 21 Starting 8am 9 Noble Dr. Ajax Garage/Yard Sales BUSINESS ANDSERVICE DIRECTORY Catch Classifieds ONLINE! ANYTIME! Log on to: www.durhamregion.com TO ADVERTISE YOUR AUCTION CALL AJAX 905-683-5110 durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • May 20, 201124 AP Canada Need A Car LoanNeed A Car Loan Call Credit Zone R SHUTTLE SERVICE AVAILABLE R HUGE SELECTION TO CHOOSE FROM R ALL CREDIT APPS. ACCEPTED* Call The Credit Zone Hotline905-668-1838 • 1-800-519-9566905-668-1838 • 1-800-519-9566 ZoneZone Bad Credit? O.K. • New to Country? O.K. Bankrupt? O.K. • Slow Payments? O.K. 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Some of North America’s best road racing sedan champion- ships -- the Pirelli World Chal- lenge Series, the SCCA Pro Rac- ing Trans-Am Series, the Castrol Canadian Touring car cham- pionship, the classic Sundown Grand Prix endurance race into darkness and new to Mos- port in 2011, the SCCA Pro Spec Racer Ford and SCCA Pro For- mula Enterprises -- take to the 3.96-kilometre circuit for Mos- port’s traditional holiday sea- son-opener. Headlining the three-day weekend is a Pirelli World Chal- lenge doubleheader, with com- bined class races for GT, GTS and Touring cars. Can-Saf Motorsports’ Kurt Langeveldt will add some local content to the race, as he makes his Mosport debut in the series. Operating out of the family- owned auto repair business in Oshawa, Can-Saf Motorsports has enjoyed success in both regional racing and in the Cana- dian Touring Car Champion- ship, earning podium finishes at such events as the Honda Indy of Toronto and American Le Mans weekend at Mosport. The entry list includes popu- lar brands such as Acura, BMW, Cadillac, Corvette, Honda, Mazda, Porsche, Viper, Volkswa- gen and Volvo. Two-time defending American Le Mans Series GT champion and Porsche factory driver Pat- rick Long will look to take back the points lead after missing the last race. Long got his 2011 cam- paign off to a hot start, winning the first two races of the year, but is now second to James Sof- ronas in the GT class. After returning to Mosport in 2009 following a six-year absence, the SCCA Trans-Am Series will continue its storied history at Mosport, which dates back to 1976. The Series has switched to a new three-class format this season (TA, T2 and T3). The country’s top sedan road- racing series, the Castrol Cana- dian Touring car champion- ship, makes its first of three sea- son stops at Mosport, boasting a 40-car field with several new teams and marques competing in Touring and Super Touring classes. New to Mosport in 2011, the SCCA Pro Spec Racer Ford for sports cars and the SCCA Pro Formula Enterprises for open- wheel racers will be running a doubleheader race weekend. The Sundown Grand Prix endurance race-into-darkness on Saturday returns to Speed- Fest for a seventh consecutive year. There will be GT and Tour- ing cars competing for overall and class wins in the three-hour race. It wouldn’t be a Victoria Day weekend celebration without Mosport’s popular fireworks show scheduled for Saturday night after the Sundown GP. The racing action starts Friday with a full day of practice for all six championships. Saturday is a mix of practice and quali- fying in the morning, followed by races for the SCCA Pro For- mula Enterprises, Pirelli World Challenge, SCCA Pro Spec Racer Ford, Castrol Touring car cham- pionship and the Sundown Grand Prix. Sunday morning opens with more qualifying and then races in Formula Enterprises, Spec Racer Ford, Castrol Touring, World Challenge and Trans-Am to close out the weekend. SUBMITTED PHOTO BOWMANVILLE -- Oshawa’s Kurt Langeveldt and Can-Saf Motorsports will make their long-anticipated debut in the SCCA Pirelli World Challenge series this weekend at Mosport International Raceway, as part of the Victoria Day SpeedFest Weekend. RACING Victoria Day SpeedFest kicks off Mosport season PICKERINGPICKERINGPICKERINGPICKERINGADVERTISING FEATURE When it comes to making vehicles look their best, there is one place that the major car dealerships in Pickering turn to: Shammy’s Auto Detailing. Luckily, Shammy’s is also open to the public, which means you can have your vehicle looking and smelling like new! In business for over 10 years, Shammy’s is well known in the community for their great work. The great staff work hard to clean your vehicle inside and out. 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