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Home My WebLink AboutNA2013_03_06P ICKER I NG News Advertiser Wednesday, March 6, 2013 facebook.com/newsdurham • twitter.com/newsdurham • d durhamregion.com • Pressrun 54,400 • 40 pages • Optional 3-week delivery $6/$1 newsstand Funding cuts included as part of new review MOYA DILLON mdillon@durhamregion.com PICKERING -- Support for com- munity groups could be in jeop- ardy after Pickering council approved a new review aimed at balancing funding among local organizations. The review, approved by council in a 4-3 vote on Feb. 25, stemmed from earlier discussions during a special budget meeting on Feb. 14. During budget discussions, Councillor Peter Rodrigues tabled a motion to award $20,000 to the Claremont and District Community Association, in an effort to balance a similar amount received by the Picker- ing East Shore Community Asso- ciation through a revenue-shar- ing agreement with the City. The motion was then amended to provide $20,000 to all commu- nity groups, and was referred to staff for a report. “It was quite a surprise,” said Jim Doyle, president of the CDCA, of the motion. “I don’t know why we would need that kind of money. My worry would be if we’re suggesting $20,000 to every community association, that’s taking money out of the City’s general revenue. I would sooner they spent that on opera- tions or capital projects.” While the CDCA currently receives no funding from the City, other organizations, such as PESCA, face the possibility of losing out on annual funding. The staff recommendation approved by council includ- ed providing 12 months’ notice to PESCA to cancel its current agreement, which amounted to about $24,000 in revenue last year. PICKERING -- Keith Falconer is the president of the East Shore Community Association. 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Pickering public school turns 25 William Dunbar P.S. celebrates anniversary KRISTEN CALIS kcalis@durhamregion.com PICKERING -- Twenty-five years ago, William Dunbar Public School was fresh and new, and it had an air of excitement as the students settled into their new desks and teachers unpacked new books and other learning tools to help kids grow. “For me, it felt like Christmas because absolutely everything was new,” said Linda Zibens, the school’s first kindergarten teacher. “I felt these children were so lucky to have everything new.” William Dunbar celebrated its 25th anniversary on March 2, which featured photos and memorabilia, refreshments, and the opportunity to connect with former classmates. Although she wasn’t able to attend the anniversary due to plans made long ago, Ms. Zibens, now retired, sat down with the News Advertiser to reflect on her time at the school. On the days she’s returned, Ms. Zibens has seen the strong community atmo- sphere of the school has remained. “It was that way in 1987, and it’s still in fact this way,” she said. • What is your favourite memory? The children. They were wonderful. Just watching them as they grew. Kindergarten means “the garden of children”. It’s a magical age to work with. They have an enthusiasm for learning. • Tell us about the first principal, Marie Koster. Marie was always at the school when you arrived and most often still there when you left. She had an open-door policy and was always approachable. She supported her teachers 100 per cent and we always knew she had our back. Marie knew the stu- dents and parents by name, and made them feel an integral part of the school. Under her direction and guidance and working together we brought to life the school mission statement “Striv- ing together to reach our potential.” • What is it about William Dunbar that makes it unique? The community. The parents were very supportive, very help- ful. I used parent helpers a lot. I couldn’t have given the kind of programming that I did without the help of the parents and the community. • Describe the community and what it meant for you as a teacher. At the start, it was very exciting, it was very busy. It was a very close-knit group of people. The staff had been hand-picked. It was a wonderful blend of experience and some new. Marie had done a lot of team building before the school year. I would say we all worked very hard. We gave 100 per cent and Marie gave even more. She was a leader in curriculum development. If there was new curriculum available, we were one of the first schools to do it. • What’s it like to see your students all grown up? It’s amazing because when they start school, I tower over them. By Grade 8, so many of them tower over me. It’s amazing to see what fine young men and women they grow into. WHITBY -- Linda Zibens was the first kindergarten teacher at William Dunbar Public School in Pickering. The school will cel- ebrate its 25th anniversary on March 2. RYAN PFEIFFER / METROLAND Join the conversation @newsdurham du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Ma r c h 6 , 2 0 1 3 3 P “It’s a disappointment, we’re going to have to re- evaluate how we go forward,” said Keith Falconer, president of PESCA, noting the organization’s sup- port of community causes, including Boy Scouts, library reading programs and Big Brothers Big Sis- ters, may be reduced or cancelled. “Basically everyone loses, volunteers lose out, the community loses out and so does the city ulti- mately,” he said. “PESCA is not going anywhere. We’re going to continue doing good works in the community.” Councillors in favour of the review pointed out that PESCA will remain fully funded for 2013, and will then be included in any new policy that comes out of the staff review. Other community organizations are hoping the review may result in additional, non-monetary, support from the City. “We would be happy to see the little things they’ve been doing for us continue on, such as providing fencing, tables and garbage and recycling bins for events like our Spring Festival,” said Lloyd Thomas, chairman of the Whitevale and District Residents’ Association, noting he was informed the group would have to pay for the ame- nities this year for the first time. “It’s an insignificant thing for them, but it makes a big difference for us.” Mr. Doyle is also in favour of more targeted support, such as one-time grants for events or other specific needs. “I don’t believe in scattering money around just so things become equitable,” he said. “There has to be a reason people need the money. It makes a lot more sense to me for people to have to go to council and make their case, and then a decision can be made on whether a grant is justified.” The staff report on community association agreements will be brought back to council in September. Pickering community organizations brace for cuts from City PICKERING from page 1 PICKERING -- Members of the Pickering East Shore Community Association executive, front row, Elizabeth Kimber, Debra Amos, Betty Evely and president, Keith Falconer, and back row, Alexandra Kimber, Bill Evely, Alexandra Crosby, Kayte McCafferty, Donna Fabbro and Lori Crosby. jason liebregts / metroland DURHAM -- During March break, the St. John Ambu- lance Durham Branch is offering babysitting courses for children aged 10 to 13. The course teaches first-aid for infants, toddlers and young children, along with hands-on practice. Each child will also receive a take-home manual. The course fee is $59 per participant. 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Their first fundraising effort, a community dance, saw the group set a modest fund- raising goal of $10,000. Yet when all was said and done, that ini- tial event saw more than 250 attend the dance and $25,000 was raised for the local cancer centre. A powerful new fundraising organization was born. Since that auspicious start, Hearts of Dur- ham has donated to such local organiza- tions as Hearth Place Cancer Support Cen- tre in Oshawa, Herizon House in Ajax, the Durham Children’s Aid Society and others. This year’s designated charity is the Chil- dren’s Wish Foundation of Canada. And that’s how the group has decided to approach its efforts. The group selects one charity every year and supports the charity with targeted fundraising initiatives. This focus tends to allow for larger dona- tions, every dollar of which is cheerful- ly and gratefully accepted by the chosen charity. The women who comprise Hearts of Dur- ham must be recognized for their efforts, and local residents are strongly urged to support their worthy annual initiatives. It’s notable, too, that the women behind Hearts of Durham are also setting a won- derful example for their own children to be aware of local needs, to recognize that some in our communities need a hand up, and that collective efforts can bring big results. Whether the money is to support cancer care and research, protective shelter ser- vices for abused women and children, or to grant the wish of a terminally ill child, the funds go a long, long way to serving the efforts of these charities here at home. We celebrate the efforts of Hearts of Dur- ham and ask every resident to contribute what they can, where they can, to ensure the continued success of their fundraising initiatives, and to allow Durham charities to flourish. On Cloud 9 with space experience Elementary students were watching images of Chris Hadfield and William Shat- ner projected onto screens in their Whitby classrooms while I sat in Saint-Hubert, Que. watching the same image on a much larger screen. I was among 29 lucky ‘SpaceTweeps’ invited to the Canadian Space Agency head- quarters to celebrate the accomplishments of Chris Hadfield aboard the International Space Station (ISS) on Feb. 7. I teach science because I love science. Taking part in the #CSATweetup event was a fantastic way to begin this year’s Grade 6 unit on Space. Students from many grades at E.A. Fairman P.S. in Whitby were watching the live weblink of the event. Teachers and students were relaying questions they had to me via Twitter, and I would respond. The day-long event featured a live space-to-earth link-up with Commander Hadfield and began with a discussion about life and work aboard the ISS. I was one of six chosen to train on the Canadarm 2 simulator. It was thrilling to have hands-on experience with the same training equipment many of the astronauts who have worked aboard the ISS have used. Hundreds of thousands of people have enjoyed the incredible photos of Earth Cmdr. Hadfield has taken while orbiting on the ISS. Almost daily he shares his work carrying out scientific experiments and answers ques- tions. He has raised awareness of science and space and inspired thousands to learn more. This is worth celebrating by Canadi- ans. Back in class, my students have seen the pictures I took on my tour, watched several CSA and NASA videos including a recent Google+ live link-up with the ISS crew. As a culminating activity, the students will build and launch solid fuel rockets. We look forward to the launch and will watch young spirits and dreams soar skyward. To view video of the CSA Tweetup event, visit http://bit.ly/XeFBFC • See the full version of Mr. Whitman’s column on durhamregion.com Premier is a duly elected MPP To the editor: Re: ‘New premier was imposed on prov- ince’, letter to the editor, durhamregion. com, Feb. 19, 2013. The letter writers seems to misunder- stand the concept of our voting system. I voted for my local MPP candidate. Because his party got more seats than any other, the leader of his party gets to be premier. When the leadership changes, the num- ber of seats doesn’t, so the new leader becomes premier. I can’t think of a case where that new leader didn’t call an election within a rea- sonable amount of time but to do so now would be a disservice to the MPPs who were elected, including Kathleen Wynne. She won her seat fair and square. I’m certain there will be an election in due time, but let’s give the leader a chance to show what she is capable of achieving. Then the public can compare her with the opposition and make an informed choice rather than pander to the oppor- tunism of the official opposition. Kevin Goss Ajax du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Ma r c h 6 , 2 0 1 3 6 AP Let’s Talk Vote weekly at durhamregion.comPoll Shelley Skinkle-Auger: Great for high school stu- dents. However, they have ony been without since mid- November. How about the elementary students who have been without since about the 2nd week of September. No choirs, no band, no sports, no homework help. They never should have been withdrawn in the first place. Finally! Here’s hoping the issue is resolved once and for all. Why should they resume? Teachers should be given the choice. 42% 9% 49% Question: Secondary school teachers are being urged by their provincial union leaders to resume extracurricular activities in Durham high schools. What do you think? 10 Spring Break Destinations 10. Galveston, Tex. 9. Naples, Fla. 8. Palm Springs, Calif. 7. Barbados 6. Ixtapa and Zihuatanejo, Mexico 5. St. Lucia 4. Lafayette, La. 3. San Diego, Calif. 2. Steamboat Springs, Colo. 1. Riviera Maya, Mexico Source: away.com On Selective Ticketing: I would love to rant about the town of Ajax. They come around to ticket my car if I’m parked on the street, however there are still individuals who still have not shovelled their sidewalk from the big storm we had TWO weeks ago. Both fall under the same types of bylaws but nothing gets done about the snow and I would love to not have to climb through snow because people are extremely lazy! -- Kristen Jade 649 votes cast A snowy hill, a bright-eyed boy, bliss I went snowboarding last week. I try to go boarding at least once a winter, more often if I can. It’s good for me, gets me outside, fills my lungs with cold, fresh air and gets the blood pumping ... plus there’s usually chalet french fries at the end of the day. More importantly, if I don’t do it at least once a season, I’m terrified I’ll forget how. And that’s the tip of a very slippery, unimag- inably depressing slope. I know a number of people who used to be tremendously active. People who skied, ran, swam, played tennis, scuba-dived, did all kinds of fun stuff. And then, for some unfathomable reason, they just stopped. The stoppage usually coincides with some momentous life event: marriage, children, death. Death stops a lot of people from being active. You hardly ever see dead peo- ple out snowboarding, although I’ve shared a chairlift with a few characters that I had to really wonder about. I understand the stoppage. I’ve been there. Life gets in the way occasionally and we have to prioritize and put some things aside for awhile. When our kids are young, some- times the only exercise we get is carrying them. And it’s tough to pony up the energy for a day on the slopes when you’ve been up breastfeeding half the night. Like I say, I’ve been there. In fact it took me half the night to realize that I couldn’t actually breastfeed. But the trick is to make sure that these ‘stoppages’ are really only ‘pauses’. Keep them temporary. Our children grow up, and quickly. And it’s important that when the smoke of child-rearing clears, we get back in the saddle. Miss that opportunity and you can spend the rest of your short life on the sidelines with a TV remote in your hands. The fortunate thing is that kids, both our own and others, will gladly help with our rehabilitation. They have more than enough energy for both of you and if you meet any kid halfway, they’ll happily share it. It was, after all, my 18-year-old son who recommended I come snowboarding with him and his pal yesterday and when I got to the hill there were, of course, kids every- where. At one point in the day I found myself riding up the hill with a little boy of about seven years old. Seven is a magical age. I’ve yet to meet a seven year old who didn’t open up like a flower if you gave him the time of day. Sadly, that’s not always the case with adults. I’ve met stroke victims who were chattier than some of the supposed ‘grown- ups’ I’ve shared lifts with. But this kid did not disappoint. All it took was a ‘Hey, how’s it going?’ from me, and junior turned on his happy beam. It was like a blood transfusion. It’s all the more remarkable to me when you consider that, to this kid, the grizzled guy sitting beside him must have looked like Methuselah in snow pants. The really cool thing was that about an hour or so later, I was sitting in the snow at the top of a run, strapping into my bindings when the same little kid popped up in front of me. “Hi. Remember me?” he chirped. How could I forget him? I could see his eyes twin- kling even behind his goggles. With a wave of his mittened hand he zipped off to bless somebody else. Feeling younger and better than I had in a long while, I too zipped off down the hill. -- Durham resident Neil Crone, actor, comic, writer, saves some of his best lines for this column. Enter Laughing Neil Crone Actor, comic, writer, On Clearing Snow and Ice: I called Oshawa asking for assistance with shovelling. My daughter takes a wheelchair bus to school; after 4 yrs of doing it myself I asked them to help clear (it) so the water will drain. I spent 4 hrs chipping ice up to 5 inches thick, then after complaining two more times they dumped a bag of salt beside the sewer grate. What was the point? Anyone have any suggestions? -- Amanda Yorke On A Helpful Police Constable: On the Friday of the big storm, my 18 year old son’s car decided to break down on the corner of Hwy 2 and Prestonvale. He called his dad, who came to help but they couldn’t get it started. A police woman pulled up and flipped on her lights so people could see he had broken down. She also called a tow truck for him and got him out of there and his car home. I just want to say THANK YOU to her for helping my son out. :) -- Debbie David RAVE Facebook discussions this week focused on the call for a resumption of extracurricu- lar activities in Durham high schools. Here’s what our Facebook friends had to say... On the return of sports, clubs and more at Durham high schools... Sara Thornton: Your kids need extra activities to do? Sign them up for some sports, craft clubs or your local boys and girls club or YMCA (many offered in the schools now - at discounted rates for families who need them). Need extra help with work... Hmm its called tutoring! Why is it all put on teachers? We went to school to learn to teach reading, writing and math (as well as science, social studies, gym, arts, per- sonal/social skills and behaviour manage- ment) -- not to take over the role of the parent after hours too.... We already work with 20-30 kids a day for 6 hours then spend a few planning and marking. Then we go home to our own children and fami- lies. Extracurriculars are just that - EXTRA - out of the goodness of our hearts but our hearts are a little broken right now over the treatment we have received from the government, the media and most impor- tantly the parents who entrust their pre- cious children to us each day. Continuing in my pause until my heart heals. Join in the conversation every week. Visit us today at www.facebook.com/news- durham Ryan Joseph: I agree with that because I’m tired of seeing the children suffer raw a result of this work to rule. Alicia Comer: Kids need these extra-currircular activ- ites. They should never have been taking away i9n the first place. All school should have them, elementary and secondary. If these are not put back in the schools you will see obesity and crime numbers rise. du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Ma r c h 6 , 2 0 1 3 7 AP du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Ma r c h 6 , 2 0 1 3 8 P du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Ma r c h 6 , 2 0 1 3 9 P Direct Access 905.420.4660 General Enquiries 905.683.2760 Service Disruption 1.866.278.9993 Experience the new pickering.ca Alternate versions available upon request, call 905.683.7575 Formoreinformationon Smokeand CarbonMonoxide Alarms contactthe Pickering Fire Services at 905.839.9968oremail fire@pickering.ca. A Message from Fire Services Pickering Fire Services reminds you to change yourbatterieswhen you change yourclocksthis weekend to ensure yoursmokealarmsand carbonmonoxidealarms workwhen youneedthem.Installanew batteryoftheproper typeandneveruse rechargeablebatteries.Retire smokealarmsthataremorethan10 yearsoldand carbonmonoxide alarmsthataremorethan7 yearsold.Remember,only working alarms cansaveyouand yourfamily. Amberlea Creek Erosion Control Project Class Environmental Assessment Thisnoticeissued March6,2012. The City of Pickering’s StormwaterManagementMasterPlan for Frenchman’s Bay(MasterPlan),was finalizedin2010,after receiving City of Pickering Councilapproval.TheMasterPlanprovidedaseries of recommendationsandprojects to addresspublicsafetyissuesand degraded waterqualitywithin Frenchman’s Bayandits fourmain tributary watersheds.TheMasterPlanproposedaphasedapproach fordealingwith keyprioritysites overthe first fiveyearsofthe implementationoftheplan.Oneofthe keyprojectsidentified for completionwithinPhase1oftheMasterPlanistheundertakingof the Amberlea Creek Erosion Control Environmental Assessment. On June18,2012,City of Pickering Councilauthorized To rontoand Region Conservation to assumealeadership roleinpartnership withthe City of Pickering to undertakethis workunderthe Class Environmental Assessment forRemedial Floodand Erosion Control Projects (January2002,asamendedin September2009).The projectwillprovidelong-termprotectionagainstslopeinstability andchannelerosion,whichwill reducetherisk to publicsafety,and preventfutureproperty damage Upcoming Public Meetings Date Meeting/Location Time March7 Advisory Committeeon Diversity Civic Complex –Main CommitteeRoom 7:00pm March20 Committeeof Adjustment Civic Complex –Main CommitteeRoom 7:00pm March25 CouncilMeeting Civic Complex –Council Chambers 7:00pm Allmeetingsareopen to thepublic.Fordetails call905.420.2222orvisit the City website.For Servicedisruptionnotification call1.866.278.9993 Thisnoticeis to advisethata PublicInformation Centre willbeheld on Thursday,March21,2013 at the City of Pickering Civic Complex located at One TheEsplanade,Pickering.Themeetingwillbeheldin the Council Chambersfrom 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm. Forfurtherinformationonthisprojectpleasevisitpickering.caor contact: Ms. Lindsay Prihoda,PMP Mr.Nick Lorrain ProjectManager Coordinator,WaterResources To rontoandRegion Conservation City of Pickering 5Shoreham Drive One TheEsplanade Downsview,Ontario,M3N1S4 Pickering,ON,L1V6K7 tel:416.661.6600,ext.5787 tel:905.420.4660 ext.2210 fax:416.667.6278 fax:905.420.4650 lprihoda@trca.on.ca nlorrain@pickering.ca Sunday,March 24 2:00pm-4:00pm at Pickering Recreation Complex Tickets$6.00onsalenow at PickeringRecreation Complexand EastShore Community Centre Fordetails call 905.420.6588 orcheckthe City website B dBigBandBigBandAdults55+ pickering.ca/camps Hostedinpartnershipwith SustainablePickeringandPickering TownCentre. Look What’s Happening March Break! Day Camps Choose from Arts & Sports, with free busing for ages 5 - 12 yrs and Mini-Pidaca half-day for 3 - 5 yrs. Diversity Camp grades 6 - 8,it’s free! 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Light refreshments will be served at the free event and all are welcome. For more information, contact the Women’s Multicultural Resource and Counselling Centre of Durham at 905-427-7849. MARCH 9 ONE PARENT FAMILY ASSOCIA- TION. Ajax Pickering Chapter, holds its annual St. Patrick’s Day Dance at the Pickering Rec-re- ation Complex, 1867 Valley Farm Rd., from 8 p.m. until 1 a.m. Admission is $16. Music by Best Music Services, dancing, door prizes and a cold buffet. Dress code, no jeans. MARCH 11 THE Oshawa Community Museum and Archives. 1450 Simcoe St. S. (in Lakeview Park), Oshawa, invites kids to drop into the museum to make origami boats, paper schoo- ners and Thomas the Tank Engine costumes from noon to 3:30 p.m. today, March 13 and 15. Tours run all week and Sundays at the same times. The cost is $5 to participate in the drop-in craft and tour. Kids must be accompanied by an adult on tours ($3). 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According to the Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines, adults require a minimum of two and a half hours of activity each week, while children and youth need a minimum of one hour to achieve health benefits. “Being active as a family doesn’t have to be com- plicated or expensive -- all it takes is a little plan- ning,” said Mary June Peacock, a public health nurse with the health department. Local Grade 5 students can enjoy an active March break by taking advantage of the free Grade 5 Action pass. The pass allows Grade 5 students to enjoy free and unlimited access to public swimming, public skating and some drop-in programs at any partici- pating municipal recreation centre, Durham Fam- ily YMCA and Durham College/UOIT Campus Ice Centre until Aug. 31. Students can get their pass by visiting their local municipal recreation centre or Durham Family A guide to getting active in Durham region over March break YMCA, and providing proof of address and date of birth. 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Lightning head coach Wayne McDonald said his team may have got caught up in the fact that the series features his team as the third seed and Oakville as the 14th, forget- ting that in the regular season, the teams split their two games. “There’s no question we didn’t come out and play as well as we should,” he said of the slow start to the series opener. “I’d love to say we didn’t take them lightly, but our play dictated that we probably did. “The other thing is, we’ve got some girls who haven’t played in the playoffs before, so there was real nervousness on their part.” Second-period goals by Michele Knecth and Brittany St. James drew the Lightning even at 2-2 in the opening game, and Laura Horwood’s game winner off a goal-mouth scramble with just 16 seconds left in the game provided the difference. du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Ma r c h 6 , 2 0 1 3 15 AP MOTORCITY MITSUBISHI.CA MOTORCITY MITSUBISHI.CA 1520 Dundas St. E., Whitby 905-430-2351 |1-877-728-8766 0%* PURCHASE FINANCINGFOR UP TO MONTHS ON 2013 OUTLANDER MODELS◊ 72 10th Anniversary Features ✓Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel ✓5-Spoke Alloy Wheels ✓Exhaust Finisher ✓Power Sunroof ✓Rear Spoiler ✓Fog Lamps ✓10th Anniversary Lancer Vehicle Badge 10TH ANNIVERSARY 2013 LANCER *O.A.C.Eg.$20,000 plus tax @ 0%for 60 months is $160.00 bi-weekly plus taxes. 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One of the concerns that McDonald had coming out of the weekend was the power play, as the Lightning went a combined 0-12 with the man advantage, an area of the game they were among the league leaders in during the regular season. Heading into Game 3 on Thursday, McDon- ald wants to make sure his team closes the door on the series. “We don’t want to give them a chance,” he said. “We’re hoping to finish it off Thursday night because the games have been close. The last thing we want to do is give them any opportunity at all.” If a fourth game is necessary, it will be in Oakville on Friday, with a fifth and deciding game back in Ajax on Sunday at 2:30 p.m. AJAX -- Durham West Junior Lightning’s Stephanie Cooper got to the puck ahead of a Oakville Hornets player during their Provincial Women’s Hockey League playoff game on Sunday at Ajax Community Centre. SaBrina ByrneS / Metroland Special olympics Jonathan Edwards grabs gold and bronze in figure skating AJAX -- Though he’d trained on a new rou- tine, set to music from Game of Thrones, for the best part of a year leading up to the Special Olympics 2013 World Winter Games, Pickering High School student Jonathan Edwards still got a funny feeling when he hit the ice in PyeongChang, Republic of Korea. “When I stepped out on to that rink, I thought, ‘Wow. I’ve got to step it up a bit,’” said the 17-year-old skater. Step it up he did, with results and med- als to prove it. Edwards took a gold in ice dance and bronze in singles. The teen has been figure skating for about a decade, but had been on ice prior to that. “I saw figure skating on TV and thought, ‘This looks neat,’” he said. “From there, it grew.” Last year Edwards was awarded Skate Canada’s Best Performance Award. That’s also when he qualified for the World Winter Games. 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SPRING JOB FAIR Canadian Tire Ajax has openings for experienced Dynamic applicants for the following full and part-time positions: l Automotive Parts l Cash and Customer Service l Garden Centre l Seasonal l Sports l Housewares l Home Decor l Logistics A pre-interview will take place at the store on the following dates: Thursday March 7th 11am to 4pm Friday March 8th 5pm to 8pm ** Please bring a recent resume with references to the Job Fair ** Canadian Tire Ajax Store only 250 Kingston Rd. E (at Salem Rd) Ajax, ON905-683-8473 MECHANICAL SERVICEMAN The Town of Whitby is currently seeking qualified applicants for a Mechanical Serviceman position. For more detailed information about this challenging position, including complete qualifications and how to apply, please visit our website at www.whitby.ca Application Deadline: March 15th, 2013 Acknowledgement will only be forwarded to those applicants who are invited for an interview. Personal information provided is collected under the authority of The Municipal Act. The Town of Whitby is an equal opportunity employer. DIEMAX MANUFACTURING Ajax, Ont Currently Seeking: Plant Quality Specialist Must have ISO / TS automotive experience and working knowledge of PPAP submissions. This role will evolve as greater responsibility is assigned. Stamping Press Operators Experience with progressive die operation and set up required. Toolmaker / 4th Year ApprenticeBoth new build and production experience would be an asset. Shipper / Receiver Experience with LPG forklift and MS Office applications is required. Opening on all shifts. Email resume indicating job position to: HR@diemax.ca Career Tr ainingFeatureC Careers GeneralHelp GeneralHelp AMERICA’S BEST BUY! 10 Acres-Only $99/mo! $0 Down, No Credit Checks, Money Back Guarantee. Owner Financing. West Tex- as. Beautiful Mountain Views! Free Colour Brochure 1-800-755-8953. www.sunsetranches.com Career Tr ainingFeatureC Careers GeneralHelp Drivers AZ & DZ DRIVERS required with minimum 3 years experi- ence on tri-axle dump trucks. Clean abstract required. Please fax resume & abstract to: 905-665-3200. Career Tr ainingFeatureC GeneralHelp APPLY NOW! Up to $20/hr in entry level. 40 hrs/wk. CSR’s needed. Paid training. Weekly pay. DON’T WAIT. Positions are filling rapidly. Rosa 1 888 767 1027 ASSISTANT Superinten- dent Full-time, weekend & on-call duties; cleaning expe- rience in commercial or resi- dential buildings, general maintenance experience; own vehicle; must live within Oshawa; e-mail resume to jobs@ppmgmt.ca or fax 416-675-0170. ATTN: LOCAL PEOPLE Wanted to Work from Home Online $500-$4500 pt/ft. Call Rose 1-877-649-6892 Career Tr ainingFeatureC GeneralHelp DESIGNATED DRIVING Service requires drivers 25+ for weeknight and weekends, paid nightly. Must drive stan- dard transmissions, must have cell phone. A car is a must. Clean abstract and pleasant personality. Call for interview (905)259-8478. FARM LABOUR-LARGE cash cropping farm operation requires person with knowl- edge of large modern farm equipment, GPS an asset, valid driver’s license manda- tory, AZ license an asset. Call Lori (905)809-7804 FULL TIME FLORAL Designer needed for a busy Pickering Flower Shop. Must have 3-5 years experience in a retail environment. Please email resume to flowers@violetblooms.ca. Careers Skilled &Te chnical Help GeneralHelp FULL TIME LABOURER f o r a renovation company in Port Perry. Must have renovation and construction knowledge, a G license, be detail oriented and able to start right away. Email resume to rick.map- pin@gmail.com Careers Skilled &Te chnical Help GeneralHelp GUARANTEED JOB Place- ment: General Laborers and Tradesmen for Oil & Gas in- dustry. Call 24hr. Free Re- corded Message for Information. 1-800-972-0209 Careers Skilled &Technical Help GeneralHelp INDUSTRIAL CLEANERS for Robinson Solutions Inc. in Oshawa. Do you have cleaning experience? Part- time positions are available. Send resumes to: jthomas@robinsonsolutions.com or fax to 905-889-6312 Careers Skilled &Technical Help Careers Skilled &Technical Help GeneralHelp RECE / ASSISTANTS ON CALL staff required for busy centers in Durham region. Please send resumes to newdaycarelakeside@hot- mail.com SALES HELP, Full-time re- quired for Your Good Health, Oshawa Centre/Pickering Town Centre. Vitamin knowl- edge an asset. Please apply in person with Resume. 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 YOU’VE GOT IT MAID cleaning service is open 7 days per week and are look- ing for hardworking, de- pendable people to work part-time to full-time hours. Experience and driver’s li- cense an asset. Call Chris 905-983-6176. Salon & SpaHelp HAIRSTYLIST FULL TIME with experience JOSEPH’S HAIRSTYLING, Oshawa Centre. Apply in person or call Joe (905)723-9251 Skilled &Te chnical Help AUTO MECHANIC Established independent shop requires Class “A” mechanic Mon-Fri. Must be reliable, have own tools & good work ethic. Benefits available after probation. Email resumes to: adreply@bell.net ELECTRICIANS, full and part time positions for local electrical contractor. Re- quires valid 309A license with industrial experience. Knowledge of motor control wiring, 3-phase power wing and troubleshooting skills. PLC knowledge an asset. Send application to electric- ianswanted@hotmail.ca LANDSCAPE FOREMAN: Minimum 3 years experience in landscape construction. Excellent work ethic and leadership skills. Valid driver’s license. Com- petitive wage & benefits. Email resume to: lois@kingwestlandscape.ca Fax 905-728-2377 Office Help BOOKKEEPER (PART- TIME) required for busy den- tal office in Oshawa. Typical bookkeeping duties include (but not limited to): Payroll and tax remittances. Bank and sundry A/R reconcilia- tions. Employee benefits pro- cessing. Accounts payable. Purchasing. Employment contract term: 3 years (with option for renewal). Appli- cants should have completed a college program in ac- counting or bookkeeping and have a minimum of 1 year experience or have courses in bookkeeping and several years experience. Prefer- ence will be given to candi- dates with Simply Accounting experience. Email resume to: yu231116@yorku.ca Classifieds YourClassifieds.caFor Delivery Inquiries, please call 905-683-5117 News Advertiser To Place an Ad Call: 905-683-0707 Or Toronto Line: 416-798-7259 durhamregion.com • Email: classifieds@durhamregion.com du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Ma r c h 6 , 2 0 1 3 17 AP OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS !!! EXPERIENCED SALES PEOPLE REQUIRED Join our team selling for one of the fastest growing manufacturers in Canada! Due to overwhelming demand, we are in need of experienced salespeople for our New & Used Vehicle Sales. Automotive Profit Builders (APB) experience an asset. We offer excellent opportunity for high volume sales. Generous commission structure with bonuses. Please contact the Human Resources Department by emailing your resume to: careers@sisley.ca or drop your resume in person to 170 Westney Rd. South in Ajax. SALES ASSOCIATE Leading cemetery/funeral company requires motivated individuals to help market its pre-arrangement services. If you are highly motivated and enjoy working with people give us a call. The successful candidate will service new and existing accounts. Car a must. We offer training salary with full benefits, vacation pay, great pension and more, don’t prejudge. Pine Ridge Memorial Garden ggentles@arbormemorial.com 905-427-5416 MARIGOLD FORD LINCOLN requires 2 AGGRESSIVE SALES REPS Busy floor traffic. Family owned & operated for 30 years. Only those with current and valid OMVIC licence will be contacted. Contact Tracy Roulston email at info@marigold.netor fax 905-430-3543 Up to 90% LTV Don’t worry about Credit! Refinance Now! Call 647-268-1333 Hugh Fusco AMP #M08005735 Igotamortgage Inc. #10921 www.igotamortgage.ca Available Mortgages 2 & 3 bedroom apartments Close to school, shopping, hospital On-site superintendent. Rental Office Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (905)686-0845 or (905)686-0841 Eve. viewing by appt. www.ajaxapartments.com LOST DOG “Inky” missing from Ajax 905 666 4676 She is a Yellow Labrador Retriever (reddish toned) timid and scared. Please do not chase her, keep her in your sight and call us immediately if you have any information. Program this # into your phone. For updates on the search for Inky, please visit the face book page of the volunteer group assisting with the search at: “missing bernese mountain dog named Chelsea” Saturday April 6th & Sunday April 7th, 2013 Durham College Campus Recreation & Wellness Centre 2000 Simcoe St. N., Oshawa For booth information go to www.showsdurhamregion.com or contact Susan at 905-579-4400 ext. 2629 or email: sfleming@durhamregion.com Book NOW ! Limited Spaces Remaining AUCTION SALE Saturday, March 9th Preview: 12:00pm, Start: 1:00pm Ajax Community Centre 75 Centennial Rd., Ajax PRE-REGISTER NOW! FREE $250 AUCTION DOLLAR DRAW FOR ALL PRE-REGISTERED BIDDERS. NEW ITEMS ARRIVE DAILY! BY NAME BRAND MANUFACTURERS, BROKERS, REPOS, INVENTORY SOLUTION SPECIALISTS AND CANADIAN ASSET BUYERS! Typical sale offering includes but is not limited to: Estate Coins and Banknotes: Private Collection, Mixed Bag Lots, Uncirculated Coins & Sets, Circulation Coins & Sets - Selection Always Changing! Home Decor, Gallery Artwork: Framed/Signed Limited Edition Art; Studio Prints; Serigraphs; Original Oil Paintings; Cameo Prints; Images of Canada, Electronics: Radio Control Professional & Hobby Class Choppers, Motorcycles, & Race Cars, Tablets, Digital Video Cameras, Music & Video Players, & Other Items. Major Jewellery Inventory: Brand New, Estate, Custom Made; Appraised Jewellery, Sports Memorabilia (Authentic): Various Estate & Private Collections; Hockey, Basketball, Football, Baseball, Soccer, Golf, Boxing, Nostalgia items: Guinness, Harley Davidson, Coca Cola, Route US 66 Sign Boards, Die Cast Collection, etc. Miscellaneous Items WWW.AUCTIONEER.CA Waddingtons.ca/Cobourg 9 Elgin Street East, Cobourg Saturday, March 9, 2013 Preview @ 9:30 a.m. Auction starting at 11:00 a.m. A Large Quality Estate Auction to Include: Large Collection of First Nations Art, Carvings, Baskets & Beadwork, Silver & Silver Plate, Jewellery, Porcelain, Crystal, Dinner Sets, Bronzes, Victorian Furniture, Several Grandfather Clocks, Mahogany Crank Dining Table, Set of Chairs, Walnut Side Board, Display Cabinets, Chest of Drawers, Light Fixtures, Oil Paintings, Watercolours, Prints, Oriental Carpets, Books & Collector’s Items. Ω Priced Tag Sale Items & Books. Starting @ 9:30 a.m. Watch the website for updates & photos. David Simmons Auctioneer & Appraiser Canteen powered by The Buttermilk Café Tel: 905.373.0501 Toll Free: 1.855.503.2963 Fax: 905.373.1467 pn@waddingtons.ca 9 Elgin Street, Unit 6, Cobourg, ON K9A 0A1 CORNEIL’S AUCTION BARNFriday March 8 at 4:30pmLocated 3 miles East of Little Britain on Kawartha Lakes Rd 4 Selling the contents of an Oshawa apartment plus others - 5pc modern bedroom set - easy stand chair - brown chesterfield and loveseat - oak desk - round oak table and chairs - stained glass hanging light - mahogany buffet & china cabinet - 4 oak T back chairs - 2 new box spring and mattress sets - 18V Dewalt cordless drill and driver set - alum ladders - wooden work bench - 2.5HP air compressor - approx 50 bags of wood pellets - oak showcases and display units - qty of childs mannequins - motorized treadmill - Kenmore washer and dryer - Amana fridge (bottom freezer) - Maytag side by side fridge (icemaker) - Kenmore stove - Qty of china, glass, household and collectable items Don and Greg Corneil Auctioneers 1241 Salem Rd Little Britain 705-786-2183 for more info or pictures go towww.theauctionadvertiser.com/DCorneil open for viewing Thursday from 9am to 4pmand 7pm to 9pm and Friday at 9am BRUCE KELLETT AUCTIONS KELLETT SALE BARN 13200 Old Scugog Rd. (1/2 Mile S. of Blackstock) Sat., March 9, 2013 @ 10:30am 1940s Pram doll carriage • Old barn beam drill press • Vintage purses & bags • New jewelry • 1920s McBrine luggage for traveling doctor • Stamps • Penny Red 1849 stamp • Album of stamps Taking bookings for Spring Sale - Book Now! Check website or phone for details. AUCTIONEER: Bruce Kellett 705-328-2185 or 905-986-4447 Photos: www.kellettauctions.fcwhost.com/web HAYDON AUCTION BARN Midway between Bowmanville & Blackstock, just east of Durham #57 Monday March 11th 4:30 pm Viewing from 3:00 pm Items from a Bancroft Estate and Others to Include Coins, Qty. New Kitchenware, Tools, Art, Antiques, Curiosities, Collectibles and Lots More. See Website for Photos, Full Details & Updates www.haydonauctionbarn.com 2498 Concession Rd. 8, Haydon Rod Smith - Auctioneer (905) 263-4402 Celebration of Life DEERING, Evelyn beloved wife of Les and mother of Ken (Kerry) and Karen (Scott) died peacefully on January 24. Sister of Bill (Leona) and Bob. Family and friends will be welcome at a Memorial Service Saturday March 16, 1:30 pm, St Timothy’s Presbysterian Church, 97 Burcher Road, Ajax. Reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cancer Society or Heart and Stroke. Sales Help& Agents Sales Help& Agents Mortgages,LoansM Mortgages,LoansM Apartments & Flats For RentA Apartments & Flats For RentA Lost & FoundL VendorsWantedV Dental D DENTAL RECEPTIONIST required for busy Scarbo- rough periodontal office. Experience, great inter-per- sonal skills, some knowledge of LogicTech, periodontal procedures and dental implants would make you an ideal candidate. Email r e s u m e t o dentaljob@rogers.com DENTAL ASSISTANT re- quired part time to join our growing team. We are a gen- eral dental practice, seeking a certified Dental Assistant, 3-4 days/per week (excluding Friday’s) 8:30am-5:00pm. The ideal candidate possess excellent organizational and communication skills. Please forward your resume to: housedental@gmail.com. HousingWantedH A HOME NEEDED. Have a cash buyer. Oshawa/Whitby/ Bowmanville and surround- ing areas. Up to $450,000. Please call Sandra Proven- zano Re/Max Jazz Inc; Brokerage 905-449-9217. Lots& Acreages HOBBY FARM potential. 31 Acres, trout stream. 15 min- utes east of completed 407. 905-797-2037 Lost & FoundL VendorsWantedV BusinessOpportunitiesB HELP WANTED!!! Make $1000 a week mailing bro- chures from home! Genuine Opportunity! FREE Supplies! No experience required. Start Immediately! www.mailing-group.com MOBILE TRUCK & Heavy Equipment Repair Business For Sale This profitable busi- ness is for Sale in the Hali- burton Highlands area. We are asking $150,000.00 for a well established 13 year business with a large local customer base. This busi- ness is ideal for any Truck & Heavy Equipment Mechanic that would like to become their own boss, work their own hours and make a good living. This business also has great growth potential. trillium1453@gmail.com Mortgages,LoansM 2.89% 5 yr. Fixed No appraisal needed. Beat that! Refinance now and Save $$$ before rates rise. Below bank Rates Call for Details Peter 877-777-7308 Mortgage Leaders Auctions & Sales A Mortgages,LoansM $$MONEY$$ CONSOLI- DATE Debts Mortgages to 90% No income, Bad credit OK! Better Option Mortgage #10969 1-800-282-1169 www.mortgageontario.com Apartments & Flats For RentA 945 SIMCOE ST. N, 2-bed- room $895 inclusive. 949 Sincoe St. N. 1-bedroom $775 inclusive. All NO PETS. 905-723-1647, 905-720-9935 AJAX, BACHELOR APT. Own washroom, TV, basic cable, fridge & microwave. Suitable for professional adult single. No pets. Available immediately 905-428-6385 AJAX, BRIGHT WALK-OUT 1-bdrm apt, Separate entrance, close to local transit, GO, 401, shop- ping/trails/parks, and com- munity centres. Avail. April 1st. Single person preferred. 1-parking, 6-appliances, (shared laundry). $850 inclu- sive. No smoking/pets. 416-560-8542 COURTICE, 3-BEDROOM apartment, $1000/month + utilities. No pets, no smok- ing. 1 Parking & laundry included. Trulls/Devondale. Call Derek 905-260-9584 Auctions & Sales A Apartments & Flats For RentA AJAX, BAYLY/HARWOOD, brand new large 1-bedroom basement apartment, bright, clean, quiet, spacious, separ- ate entrance, parking, laun- dry, no smoking/pets. Bus at door, Near Go station. $850/inclusive. (416)805-9632. AJAX, Kingston Rd/Church St. Immaculate 1-bdrm, bsmt, over 1000-sq ft. 2-door separate entrance, desirable neighbourhood. working couple preferred. No smok- ing/pets. References. $1200/mo incl. Parking, cable, gas f/p. 647-692-7633. AJAX- OXFORD Towers. Spacious apartments, quiet bldg, near shopping, GO. Pool. 1-bedroom, 2-bed- rooms & 3-bedrooms. March & April from $949/mo. Plus parking. 905-683-8421, 905-683-8571, or 905-683-5322 OSHAWA 1 & 2 bedroom large updated units in quiet well-managed building locat- ed in secluded residential area. (905)728-8919 Auctions & Sales A Apartments & Flats For RentA OSHAWA NORTH, Spa- cious units. Adult & Senior lifestyle buildings. Renovat- ed 1, 2 & 3 bdrm apts. Across hospital, near bus stop, wheel chair and security access. Call 905-728-4966, 1-866-601-3083. PICKERING DELLBROOK/ Major oaks area, 2-bedroom beautiful, bright, legal base- ment apt., Separate en- trance, approx. 1200sq.ft. Living, dining & kitchen with stainless steel appliances. Separate laundry. No smok- ing/pets. $985/month utilities included. Available April 1st. Call 416-716-4735 WHITBY- 2 Storey, 2 bed- room, Plus an office and storage room in condo. With large private balcony to BBQ on. Close to downtown, Go & 401. Parking space included. Non smoker. $1300/mo plus Hydro. Available April 1st. 905-903-1538. Auctions & Sales A In Memoriam Houses for Rent AJAX, Harwood/Kingston. Safe neighbourhood. 3- bdrms, 3-bathrooms, 5-appli- ances, finished bsmt., fenced backyard. Close to all amenities, bus route/schools. Avail. May 1st. $1595/mo+utilities. (905)884-1789 or (416)285-2934. COURTICE: 4-BEDROOM bungalow on large lot. Cen- tral air, central Vac, gas fire- place & jacuzzi tub. Private deck overlooking private yard. 4 car parking. $1450/month + utilities. Available May 1st (poss. April 1st) 905-438-9200 leave message Auctions & Sales A In Memoriam Rooms forRent & WantedR AJAX - NEW RENO2 private rooms in house. Main floor, share kitchen & bath. Prefer 1 working professional. No smoking/pets. $600+% of utilities. Free parking.Call Penny 905-951-9909 ROOM FOR RENT. $450/month Downtown Oshawa, shared kitchen, bathroom, living room. Close to all amenities. Avail. now. Call David. after 3pm 905-903-0597. Rooms for Rent & WantedR ROOM FOR RENT, Phillip Murray, $450/month, very clean. Prefer quite, respon- sible;e. male, 45+/ Includes laundry, cable. Available im- mediately/April 1st. (905)429-7144. Tr avel $449 CABO SAN LUCAS, ALL INCLUSIVE SPECIAL! 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All Valued at $5,000 but SELLING FOR $2,800. 905-862-2677 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 **LEATHER JACKETS UP TOO 1/2 PRICE, purses from $9.99; luggage from $19.99; wallets from $9.99. Every- thing must Go! Family Leather, 5 Points Mall, Oshawa (905)728-9830, Scarborough (416)439-1177, (416)335-7007. RENT TO OWN Appliances, TV’s, Electronics, Furniture, Computers, BBQ’s & More!! Apply today. Contact Paddy’s Market 905-263- 8369 or 800-798-5502. Visit u s o n t h e w e b a t www.paddysmarket.ca SECURITY CONCERNS We Can Help. Camera Systems, Very Reasonable 26 Years Experience. Family Business. www.SkyviewE.com 905- 655-3661 1-800-903-8777 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 fridge’s - differ- ent colors. SMALL DENTS EQUAL HUGE SAVINGS! 18 cu. ft. fridges at $399. New coin laundry available, Call us today, Stephenson’s Ap- pliances, Sales, Service, Parts. 154 Bruce St. Oshawa. (905)576-7448 du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Ma r c h 6 , 2 0 1 3 18 AP GARNER, Joyce Margaret - Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Tuesday, February 19, 2013 in her 83rd year. Joyce joins her loving husband Kenneth, sister Beverley and her grandson Derek. Loving mother of George (Cindy), David (Anne) and Paul (Nancy). Joyce will be dearly missed by her grandchildren, her brother Ray (Molly), her nieces, nephews, family and friends. Friends may call at MOUNT LAWN RECEPTION CENTRE, 21 Garrard Road, Whitby (North of Hwy 2) 905-443-3376 on Monday, March 11, 2013 from 10 am until the time of Memorial Service in the chapel at 11 am. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or a charity of choice would be appreciated. STEWART, Robert “Bob” - It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Bob on March 2, 2013 at the age of 62. Bob was a devoted and loving husband to Linda and a proud and adored father of Christopher (Simone) and Kelly (Brett). He will be remembered as being a great dad, a kind person and a gentle soul. Bob is survived by his brothers Jim (Carol) and Bill (Silke), nieces, nephews and godchildren. Known for his kindness, sense of humor and patience, Bob was an inspiring coach, athlete and Euchre player. Bob was a graduate of Leaside High School and R.P.I. (Troy, N.Y.) and was an employee of IBM for 30 years. The family will receive friends at the McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Old Kingston Road, Pickering Village, (Ajax), 905 428-8488 on Tuesday March 5, 2013 from 6-9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held in the chapel on Wednesday March 6, 2013 at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association would be greatly appreciated. Online condolences may be placed at www.mceachniefuneral.ca WAREHOUSE SALE50-90% off MSRP! Thurs. Mar. 7 (10am - 6pm) Fri. Mar. 8 (10am - 6pm) Sat. Mar. 9 (9am to 2pm) Peachtree Marketing 1735 Bayly St., Unit 1Pickering, ON L1T 3Y2 (Bayly and Brock Rd.) Photo Frames, Baby Keepsakes, Photo Albums, Scrapbooking, great baby shower, wedding gifts & general gifts! * Free Gift (no purchase required)* CarsC 2006 PONTIAC G6 198k. $4995.; 2006 Ford 500 Limited Auto $4695.; 2005 Pontiac Mon. SV6 152k. $4995.; 2004 Chevy Venture 163k. $3695.; 2004 Kia Sedona EX 137k. $3995.; 2003 Chevy Impala 79k. $4695.; 2003 Dodge Cara- van Se 188k. $2995.; 2002 Pont. 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