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More funding, training and space needed MOYA DILLON mdillon@durhamregion.com This is part three of a three-part series look- ing at autism in Durham Region, including the services available and the experience of Durham families who have children with an autism spectrum disorder diagnosis. DURHAM – With early intervention touted as key to the success of autism therapy, Durham children may be missing out as they languish on wait lists. In Durham, children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) wait about six months for an assessment, one year for applied behaviour analysis (ABA) therapy and up to four years for intensive behaviour intervention (IBI) therapy. IBI consist of up to 40 hours a week of one- on-one treatment with a therapist and teach- es children through positive reinforcement and repetition. ABA is less intensive, offered in weekly sessions over a two to six-month period. “The prime age for IBI is between two and six years old; when kids are older it may not be helpful,” said Frances Donovan, pro- gram director for autism services at Kinark Child and Youth Services, which delivers IBI services in Durham. Launched in 2000, the Central East IBI pro- gram, which covers Durham, initially had capacity for 50 children. With the provincial government quadrupling autism spending to $186 million over the last decade, that has increased to 320. Despite that growth, there are 264 families on the wait list in Durham, and 1,700 across Ontario, compared to 1,400 in treatment. Given the four-year wait, Durham children may be missing crucial intervention. “A child could potentially miss that prime age,” Ms. Donovan said, noting staff have been working to minimize waits by increas- ing flow, ensuring children who are longer benefiting due to age or other factors are released in order to free up spots. “We think the wait is too long, it’s a real con- cern. While there’s always going to be some benefit potentially to one-on-one intensive teaching, the question is if the child is older it may simply be too late to get the return you would expect.” ABA in Durham is provided by Grand- view Children’s Centre in partnership with Lakeridge Community Support Services, Resources for Exceptional Children and Youth and the University of Ontario Institute of Technology. Grandview’s facility, which was built to serve 400, currently serves 5,000 children with special needs, with children aging out of services at 19. “We have one of the highest percentages of under-19 population in Ontario, and that’s expected to grow by 30 per cent by 2031,” said Lorraine Sunstrum-Mann, executive direc- tor of Grandview. “That’s a problem for us because this area is already under-served.” The wait list for the program, launched in 2010 as a short-term alternative to IBI, is up to 621 in Durham and nearly 5,200 children pro- vincially. The Durham program serves 456 children per year at its current funding of $1.3 million, with treatment running from $2,800 to $3,500 per child per session. “We could probably do with $1 million more,” Ms. Sun- strum-Mann said. The lack of services means parents are left to pick up the slack. “The family is really the most important learning unit,” Ms. Sun- strum-Mann said. "Now you not only have a child with a diagnosis, you’re expected to be a parent and a therapist.” A lack of respite services in Durham can compound the problem, making it difficult for parents to get a break from the constant demands of raising a child with ASD. “The most precious gift we can give fami- lies is time,” said Heather Johnson, marketing and fundraising consultant for Footprints, a not-for-profit respite service for children with ASD that started at Pickering’s Dunbarton- Fairport United Church in 2004. It has since expanded to a second facility in Whitby and the feasibility of opening a third facility in Durham is being examined. “If you have a six or seven-year-old you can leave them in a room to play alone and they'll be fine, you can't do that with a child with ASD," Ms. Johnson said. "A lot of families find it difficult to get out and do things the rest of us take for granted because they're not sure how their child will react. That's not healthy for the child or the family." While Footprints is available for children up to age 13, parents of older children may have a hard time accessing not only respite but other supports as well. "Teens with ASD are a real challenge right now," Ms. Johnson said. Kerry’s Place is one of the few orga- nizations in Durham that serve individu- als with ASD of any age. "In our community there's many more organizations that sup- port children or teens, where there are gaps right now are definitely for adult services," said Lisa Binns, director of Kerry's Place Autism Services. "Kids leaving high school, they graduate and parents think an agency will pick up their care, but there's nothing," she explained. Their Foundations program provides sup- port for life choices beyond school, transi- tioning individuals with ASD into the work- place, post-secondary education or back home. They also offer support programs and workshops for parents, adult respite services and more. Kerry’s Place has also assembled an Autism Advisory Committee to hear directly from individuals with ASD. “People haven’t really ever asked us what we needed, they just assumed,” said Emily McMorrow, 22, an Oshawa resident who has Asperger’s disorder. “There’s not a lot out there for adults like me, and there does need to be more.” One idea the working group is trying to bring to fruition is peer support and mentor- ing programs for individuals with ASD. “It’s really an outlet for us to help each other,” Ms. McMorrow said. “It’s a way to talk about our experience on the spectrum, where some- one can relate to walking into a room and not being able to breathe because the smells in the room are too much.” Reaching out to individuals with ASD is one way to ensure proper supports are put in place, but when it comes to therapeutic resources, area organizations say increased funding, training and space are still needed. 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To ease the kids’ nerves about meeting new kids, Mr. Forgione, Our Lady of the Bay principal, has decided to host some events for students from both schools leading up to the change. “It’s school spirit, it’s community, it’s the whole idea that when they come together, the new school starts right in September,” he said. It started on May 7 with Aussie-X, a pro- gram that brings athletes from Australia to work with students and teach them how to play Australian sports. The Holy Redeem- er and Our Lady of the Bay kids worked together and learned Aussie rules footy and cricket. “Obviously with the two schools join- ing into one, Mike Forgione was wanting to use this as a meet-and-greet, as well as (learning) the Aussie sports,” said Scott Haydock (also known as Haydo) of Aussie- X. Nish Moses (known to the kids as Moey) said it’s a great way for kids to meet, espe- cially since it’s on a level-playing field -- these sports are new to most kids. “That was the real focus for me and Haydo today, was getting the kids to work with people that they don’t normally work with,” he said. Mr. Forgione said he made sure to mix up the kids, so children from both schools would get to know one another. “Now I see them working together, play- ing together and making friendships,” he said. Grade 7 Our Lady of the Bay student Cainnear McAllister said she wasn’t too surprised with the news that the schools were joining because teachers have been keeping students up to date on the possi- bility. “I’m excited actually because it’s nice to meet new people and find new friends,” she said. Cainnear feels the new school will be a strong one. “When you merge the schools you get one big school, and there’s kids in their school that have different strengths than the kids in our school,” she said. In June, all of the children from both schools and their families are invited to a day of fun at Cedar Park. Watch the video story @ durhamregion.com PIcKERING -- Rebecca Novak, a Grade 7 student at Our Lady of the Bay catholic School, learned how to play footy during a program hosted by aussie X. holy Redeemer catholic School student were involved as well, and with the schools merg- ing, it was a way for students to meet each other while learning a new sport. sabrina byrnes / metroland Pickering picnic interrupted by indecent exposure Police seeking suspect after public masturbation incident PICKERING -- Police are seeking assis- tance identifying a man in connection with an indecent exposure incident at Pickering’s Petticoat Creek Conservation area. 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All content copyright Publication Sales Agreement #40052657 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 y 1 5 , 2 0 1 3 6 AP Branching out, family-wise So you want to climb your family tree, but don’t know where to start. Here are a few pointers to help you get going, and an invitation to learn more. 1. Always start with what you know. You know your birth and marriage dates (and places), your brothers’ and sisters’ names and your parents’ names. Write these down. You’ve already started your family tree! Now add your spouse and children, with dates and places. Add occupations and interests. 2. Look through your attic (or closet or basement)! You are looking for documents, certificates, pictures, military items, club information, mementos, heirlooms and old letters. Use anything that will fill out the story of the unique people in your family. 3. Interview relatives and ask lots of ques- tions. Talk to the oldest ones first, but don’t forget cousins. Ask what they have in their attic too. Old friends of the family may have stories that are interesting. See if someone else has already done family research. 4. Always note where you got your infor- mation. Trust me, in a few years; you may not remember which aunt told you which piece of information. 5. Attend meetings of your local genea- logical society. These friends will enthusias- tically help you with your research and you can learn from their mistakes. 6. Use the Internet cautiously, remem- bering that only a small amount of the world’s resources have been indexed. 7. Consider joining the Ontario Genea- logical Society and a few branches. You’ll benefit from expert speakers on all sorts of topics. I extend an invitation to you to attend a meeting of the Durham Region Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society. Family historians are the most helpful, resourceful and sharing folks that I know! -- Explore the Durham Region Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society online at durham.ogs.on.ca. Dandelions, dandelions everywhere To the editor: Everywhere you look you can see bil- lions and billions of dandelions, especially on municipal property. I understand that municipalities have so much property that it is difficult to keep up with the cutting. That being said, I suggest that mayors of towns and cities across the province lobby the provin- cial government to lift their pesticide ban. Companies that used to market weed control pes- ticides have been forced to manufacture an organic sub- stitute which I have found to be a waste of money. Besides, cutting is not the answer, the weeds must be killed permanently. Lenore Parkin Oshawa Nancy Trimble Guest Column Genealogy e-mail letters to newsroom@durhamregion.com / max. 200 words / letter writers are obliged to back up statements with verifiable facts / please include your full first and last name, city of residence & daytime phone number / letters that do not appear in print may be published @ durhamregion.com H eeding ‘Big4’ with Durham police Video is in focus once again for Durham Regional Police this week, though this time the star of the show isn't one of their own caught in a hidden video hurling expletives at a citizen. This week, the focus is on road safety as police officials mark Road Safety Week in Canada. In a campaign supported by police forces across Canada, Durham is releasing a series of safety videos that depict the 'four big killers' that contrib- ute to roads collisions, death and injury on Canadian Roads. The Durham police version notes that "it's no different here in Durham Region." The first released was 'Impaired Opera- tion of a Vehicle -- By Alcohol or Drug'. It is being followed by videos on not wearing or improperly wearing seatbelts, aggressive driving, and distracted driving. Most licensed Ontario motorists have been exposed to anti-drinking and driving promotions in various media. But the issue of drug-impairment is less known. Simple prescription drugs, for example, can cause impairment, while interactions among drugs can also have unintended and unex- pected consequences. The local effort takes viewers through the process, discusses the potential con- sequences and is presented in a straight- forward, easy-to-understand manner. It's worth the two minutes to watch the video and reinforce the message on a personal basis The other videos exploring aggressive driving, distracted driving and proper seatbelt were to be uploaded through the remainder of the week. And the timing of Road Safety Week is particularly notable here at home, since Durham residents are preparing for the unofficial launch of summer with the Vic- toria Day long weekend. More cars will be on the roads as residents head north to open cottages and trailers, or take day trips to various long weekend destinations. Take a moment to view the videos, or watch them with family members, particu- larly newly licensed drivers in your house- hold. They won't take up a lot of your time, but will drive home the road safety mes- sage. You can see the videos at the Durham Regional Police website (drps.ca), or find them on Facebook and YouTube. The so-called 'Big4' are the main con- tributors to collisions, death and injury. By taking precautions, driving responsi- bly and driving defensively, we can ensure that we all arrive safely, wherever we may be heading on Durham Region's road- ways. Everything old is new again I wonder, in this digital age of social net- working, are we still producing important works of poetry, literature, song and art? I think so. One could look at the raft of mind- less dreck on television and conclude oth- erwise, but every age has had, in the wake of its cultural brilliance, a certain amount of flotsam for those in need of a little intellec- tual popcorn. Certainly I would be less than forthcom- ing if I did not own up to more than a few hours happily wasted watching The Par- tridge Family, The Brady Bunch and even the painfully egregious My mother the Car. I am also the man who has based an entire acting career on the collective works of Don Knotts. Hardly highbrow. Regardless of the medium and the era however, human beings still need to connect to one anoth- er and express their emotions in meaning- ful, if perhaps unorthodox, ways. And we are nothing if not adaptable. So it should come as no surprise to any of us that this is still happening, although at the speed and attention span of light. A quick walk through any major gallery will immediately let you know that yes, even though it appears our world is a more virtu- al one, real emotions are still being felt and creativity still kindles within the souls of art- ists, just at a slightly shallower depth. Here we have the ‘Mona LOL’ a stun- ning portrait in oil of a woman killing her- self laughing at a funny kitten video. Exqui- site and definitely worth hitting the Share button. Equally enthralling is the modern Dutch masterpiece, ‘Girl with Pearl iPhone C a s e ’. Some of this art may have a slightly copy- cat feel to it, but again, isn’t imitation the sincerest form of flattery? Oddly enough, country music, the genre most popular in rural and, one might assume, least plugged-in communities, seems to have always been the quickest to make such technological adaptations within its content. And judging by some of the work being released lately, I’d have to say they’re once again transitioning hand- ily. I’m not a huge fan, but I can’t help but admire the creativity of stuff like: “I was texting in my truck, now I’m dead, sh*t outta luck” “You’re dumber than your smartphone if you think I’m gonna call” “I found an App for leaving you, but it sure as hell ain’t free” “I caught you in my underwear now you’re unfriending me?” “Since you showed up on my timeline, every second seems too long”. “All I do is pocket dial since you stopped lovin’ me” And of course, the digitally remixed Hank Williams classic, “Yer Tweetin’ heart”. This tide of techno-love seems even to be reaching back in time as more and more of the oldies are re-released in a newer, social- ly networked format: Anne Murray’s “You tweeted me” Rod Stewart’s “Have I told you lately that I Like you” Roberta Flack’s “The first time ever I saw your Facebook profile” and Tony Bennett’s heartbreaking ballad, “I left my laptop in San Francisco”. Is it art? You make the call. Beauty, after all, is in the mouse of the beholder. -- Durham resident Neil Crone, actor, comic, writer, saves some of his best lines for this column. Poll Question: What do you think of suspended Durham police officers that face various alleged infractions being reassigned to other duties while awaiting the outcome of court or police tribunal hearings? Vote weekly at durhamregion.com 10 Botanical gardens in Canada Enter Laughing Neil Crone Actor, comic, writer, 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 y 1 5 , 2 0 1 3 7 PLet’s Talk Our Facebook friends had plenty to say last week about a video recording of a Durham Regional Police constable in a verbal tirade against an unidentified man in Oshawa. Controversial cop video sparks a week of Facebook commentary... Join in the conversation every week. Visit us today at www.facebook.com/newsdurham Bill Smith: Perspective folks, we all know one guy is a cop; what do we know about the other? Sorry, not enuff info here to jump to hasty conclusions.... 1. Butchart Gardens, Victoria, B.C. 2. Montreal Botanical Gardens, Montreal, Que. 3. Annapolis Royale Historical Gardens, Annapolis Royale, N.S. 4. Royal Botanical Gardens, Hamilton, Ont. 5. Niagara Falls Garden Trail, Niagara Falls, Ont. 6. Muttart Conservatory, Edmonton, Alta. 7. Reford Gardens, Grand-Metis, Que. 8. Nitobe Memorial Gardens, Vancouver, B.C. 9. Van Dusen Botanical Gardens, Vancouver 10. Kingsbrae Gardens, St. Andrews, N.B. Source: ivillage.ca ‘Alas Springtime is here. Grass is green- ing, birds are chirp- ing, and the avenues are being littered signs. Daily these plastic signs are staked down by businesses who feel their wish to advertise supersedes standing municipal bylaws not permitting them. You know the culprits: Mr. Tutor, Junk Dude, Wet Base- ment Man, Roof Town, ... I do not understand why these businesses cannot operate like other legitimate busi- ness and not visually and physically pol- lute our streets and intersections. The aes- thetic blight on the City is staggering. City bylaws are very clear that these signs are not allowed. The sheer volume makes it difficult for them to effectively remove the signs. I encourage all citizens to promptly remove any and all stake signs and signs nailed to posts. If you cannot get to the sign yourself contact the City’s bylaw department for action. Be a good citizen and put litter in it’s place. Together we can make a difference. Francis Kiernicki I am writing in regards to one of your recent ‘Rave’ entries. I think the person should reserve judgment unless he is without a vice in his life. I am a smoker and I would never light up in a place I shouldn’t. I am quite considerate, and so are all my friends who smoke. I do not smoke in bus shelters, out- side of doors, or blow smoke in small chil- dren’s faces. We do not need to be lumped in with others and be stereotyped as people “who don’t care.” Maybe I find it appalling to watch obese people overeat restaurants. We all have our opinions. Maybe if that person has nothing better to do, he could stand outside and police these places rath- er than just whining about it. Adrianne Makovskis I don’t agree. Terminate them immediately and let the chips fall where they may. I’m not sure. It would depend on the alleged offence the officer faces. Innocent until proven guilty. They should earn pay doing office duties and such. 41% 23% 36% METROLAND GRAPHIC Josie Caruso: I have the greatest respect for all Police Officers, DRPS, OPP, RCMP. These men and women put their lives on the line every day. There job is not easy dealing with all kind of people. Thank you DRPS for a job very well done. Carrie Ellen Dorothy: I agree. Unfortunately there are some officers who make the others look bad. There are bad people in every profession. Kim Heathcote: I’d like to know why the police have had to go there several times before???? Heather Brennan-Carson: Weak people side with whomever they assume has the most power...it’s a character flaw. Strong Intel- ligent people easily see the officer is out of line, as should the Durham Police, who should have acted to immediately remove such a dangerous unprofessional officer in the interest of public safety. Mae Hinds: There are bad in all professions. I think the officer should have received harsher punish- ment, but I refuse to put all officers in the category this one is in. The video is a set up... 522 t o t a l v o t e s 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 y 1 5 , 2 0 1 3 8 P Gas war driving pump prices down in central Durham, for now Stations cheapest in Oshawa, Whitby and Courtice, but drivers still struggling with the cost Jennifer O’Meara jomeara@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- A gas war in Oshawa, Whitby and Courtice is driving prices to the lowest rate in Durham Region -- possibly Ontario -- running five to nine cents cheaper than the most expensive gas prices in Pickering. But is it good news for consumers in the long run? “Oshawa/Whitby is about as good as it gets in the entire province. For now it’s a great thing. Come back and talk to me in four or five years,” said Dan McTeague, former Ontario MP who studied energy pricing and now runs the website tomor- rowsgaspricetoday.com. According to the Ontario Ministry of Energy, there are several reasons gas prices might be different between municipalities -- gas stations in larg- er cities can spread their costs out and keep prices lower; gas stations in smaller towns can be dealing with higher oper- ating costs; and competition in the local retail gas market. “The main reason probably has to do with local competition. It’s most like- ly that where the price is lowest there’s a price war,” said Spencer Knipping, oil advisor for the Ontario Ministry of Ener- gy. He explained new players on the scene will set prices aggressively low to get a foothold in the market. Discount gas retailers -- Costco, Husky and Ultramar for example -- have moved into the area recently. “Right now if you buy at the wrong end of town, it can be $1.15 or $1.123 (a litre),” said Roy Williams, manager of Blueline Taxi. “Bowmanville will be 5 to 6 cents higher. Our only saviour is Cost- co, it’s forcing the other gas stations to compete.” Mr. Williams said taxi drivers are losing 22 cents on the dollar, just to cover fuel costs. He is working to keep good drivers, despite an ever-narrowing profit margin. He said he’s tried everything to increase fuel efficiency. Drivers run the air condi- tioner less, they change air filters often and try to keep the car properly tuned. Mr. Williams has tried new exhaust sys- tems and fuel additives and found that while they make the emissions cleaner, fuel efficiency didn’t improve. He considered installing pumps for his drivers, but learned that buying gas wholesale could cost more than buying it retail. “You’re just stuck. You have to pay,” said Mr. Williams. The discount retailers can offer cheap gas by avoiding fees by not accepting credit cards, being owned by a pipeline/ refinery company, or making their profit in the sales of other products, according to Mr. McTeague. “In response to those deep discounts, other companies are dropping their pric- es,” said Mr. McTeague. He said small, independent gas sta- tions can’t operate at those low prices for long and more than a dozen stations have closed in Whitby and Oshawa over the past few years. “It’s been the death knell for small inde- pendent retailers. The public is going to get short term gains for long term pains,” said Mr. McTeague. He predicts that in a few years, after most of the independent gas stations have closed, gas prices in Oshawa and Whitby will begin to rise. Then stations will raise and lower their gas prices in unison. “I can predict tomorrow’s price because there’s no competition left. Only a hand- ful of players control the price,” said Mr. McTeague. “It looks like collusion, but it’s worse -- it’s actually monopoly.” Long term, he’s predicting an entire industry “ruined”, with fewer stations meaning some oil refineries being shut down, and then fewer and fewer gas sta- tions demanding higher and higher pric- es. “(Low prices) might look good for con- sumers but it is predatory... They’re designed to have one player to a market,” said Mr. McTeague. “The effect of which is to eliminate competition.” Predatory pricing is illegal. However, it has to be proved that prices were set deliberately low to drive the competition out of business and then raised at harm to the consumer. “Predatory pricing is very difficult to prove... A price war can drive smaller guys out. (But) you’d have to have intent and you’d have to have a whistle-blow- er,” explained Mr. Knipping. Gas prices in Clarington are an average of Petro Canada, Shell and Canadian Tire. The other stations used for the survey were: Courtice, Petro Canada; Oshawa, Husky; Whitby, Ultramar; Ajax, Petro Canada; Pickering, Petro Canada. Metroland graphic • Fuel is four to eight per cent of the average family’s bottom line, according to Dan McTe- ague, tomorrowsgaspricetoday.com. • Gas prices were at record highs across Ontario in 2012. The Ontario average was $1.26.2 • In 2012 gas margins (the difference between the price stations buy fuel at and the price they sell it at the pump) went down in several larger southern Ontario cities. However margins were up significantly in the northern Ontario cities of Thunder Bay and Sault Ste. Marie. “If the margin hadn’t fallen, pump prices would have been even higher,” said Spencer Knipping, oil advisor for the Ontario Ministry of Energy. Do the math Does it pay to take a drive to fill up at a gas station outside your municipality? We conducted a test. My 2007 Elantra has a 45-litre tank. On Sunday, May 12 the Petro Canada station in Bowmanville on Hwy. 2 west of Region- al Road 57 had gas for $1.22.5 a litre. I drove to the Esso station in Cour- tice at Townline Road where gas was $1.14.4 a litre. The round trip was 15.4 kilometres. Filing my tank at the Petro Canada would have cost $55.12. Filing my tank at the Esso would have cost $51.48 a savings of $3.64. I estimated the trip cost me $1.05 in gas, so I saved $2.59 by driving to Cour- tice. Of course, I would have saved more money had I stopped at the Esso on my way to Oshawa or Whitby. Mike Johnston “They say it’s not price fixing but when one goes up, they all go up,” said Roy Wil- liams, manager of Blueline Taxi. Spencer Knipping, oil advisor for the Ontario Ministry of Energy, said that drivers will switch gas station for fuel that’s as little as a point-two or point-three cents a litre cheaper. “That’s why you see the same price,” said Mr. Knipping Prices are publicly posted, on street- side signs and online. One gas station noticing the price of another and adjusting its price is competition, according to Mr. Knipping, not price-fixing and it’s not ille- gal. Collusion, or price-fixing, is when gas sta- tion owners conspire to set future prices at the same rate. Gas stations are very sensitive about allusions to price fixing. Calls to the media contact at gas station chains were referred to the Canadian Fuel Association, which represents the industry. The fuel association referred questions about gas pricing to the Ontario Ministry of Energy. Pi ckeringAjaxWhitbyOshawaCourticeClarington ThursdayWednesdayTuesdayMondayFridayThursday $1.30 $1.20 $1.10 Gas prices at stations along Hwy. 2 in Durham Region during the week of May 2 to 9 Gas price comparisons Gas by the numbers Why the same gas prices?‘‘It looks like collusion, but it’s worse -- it’s actually monopoly.’ Dan McTeague 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 y 1 5 , 2 0 1 3 9 P Alternate versions available upon request, call 905.683.7575 City of Direct Access 905.420.4660 General Enquiries 905.683.2760 Service Disruption 1.866.278.9993 Experience the new pickering.ca Victoria Day Hours of Operation May20 Closed May19&20 Closed Civic Complex (C ityHall)905.420.2222 Recreation Complex,Pool&Arena 905.683.6582 May20 Closed May20 Closed Dunbarton Pool 905.831.1260 Pickering PublicLibraries 905.831.6265 Allmeetingsareopen to thepublic.Fordetails call905.420.2222or visitthe City website.For Service Disruptionnotification call1.866.278.9993. Upcoming Public Meetings Date Meeting/Location Time May21 CouncilMeeting Civic Complex –Council Chambers 7:00pm May22 Committeeof Adjustment Civic Complex –Main Co mmittee Room 7:00pm May22 Accessibility Advisory Committee Civic Complex –To wer Room 7:00pm May23 PickeringLibraryBoard Library-Central Branch 7:00pm May23 HeritagePickering Advisory Committee Civic Complex –Main Co mmittee Room 7:00pm Grand Va lley Leash Free Park Re-Opening B dBigBandBigBandAdults55+ Sunday,June 9 from2:00pm-4:00pm at PickeringRecreation Complex Tickets$6.00onsalenow. PickeringRecreation Complex 905.831.1711 EastShore Community Centre 905.420.6588 Fordetails call 905.420.6588 Saturday, May 25, 2013 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Esplanade Park (behind City Hall) Over 80 Artists, Crafters and Artisans Live Entertainment Mask Magic For Kids Cartooning with Michael Jack Food Court 905.420.4620 TTY 905.420.1739 pickering.ca/greatevents @ Pickering Great Events Formoreinformationon Smoke AlarmsinRecreational Ve hicles contact Pickering Fire Services at 905.839.9968oremailfire@pickering.ca. Additionalinformation regardingthe committeeis availableon the City’s website at pickering.caor by contactingLindaRoberts at 905.420.4660 ext.2928orlroberts@pickering.ca. Va cancy on Accessibility Advisory Committee The Councilofthe City of Pickeringisencouraging applicationsfrom residentsofthedisabled community to fill a vacancyonthe Accessibility Advisory Committeeinorder to fulfillthe requirementsofthe Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act,whichspecifiesthat50%ofthemembers mustbe representativeofthedisabled community. If youareinterestedinbeing considered forappointment to fillthe vacancyonthe Accessibility Advisory Committee pleasesubmitanapplication formwhichis availableon the City’s website to theundersignedsettingoutabrief descriptionofanyjobor community-related experience.The deadline forsubmitting yourapplicationisMay16,2013. A Message from Fire Services TheExperience Artprogramis coordinated by the City of Pickering.This isonlyone wayinwhich we recognizeandsupportlocalartistsand bring Ar ts&Culture to the community. Experience Art at Pickering Civic Complex Laura Clayton OnDisplay:May6 to June14,2013 Monday to Friday,8:30am-4:30pm Laura Claytonisapracticing Visual Ar tistinthestartofher career. Laura attended QueensUniversityinKingston,Ontariowhere she completeda Bachelorof Fine Arts,Honours,withhermain focusbeingprintmaking.Withinher ownartwork,she continues to investigate diverse waysofmakingartusingmultiple mediumsandprocesses.Laura’s workisanintuitiveandongoing experimentwhichdocumentsher randomtrainsofthought, imaginedspacesandmomentsintime. Yo uareinvited to the Pickering Civic Complex to seetheinspiring workof Laura Clayton. Pickering Fire Servicesis remindingever yonethatitisthe law to have a workingsmokealarmintheirtrailerhome, motorhomeandother recreational vehicle.Inaddition to smokealarms,thesehomes,vehicles,orboatsused for sleepingshouldbeequippedwitha carbonmonoxidealarm. WhilemanynewtrailerandRVmodelsmayalreadymeet a constructionstandard requiring workingsmokealarms, oldermodelsmaynotbeequippedwithanyortheymaynot have beenproperlymaintained.Smokealarmsshouldbe testedbeforesleepinginanyoftheseseasonalhomesand thenmonthlyandafteranyabsenceofmorethana fewdays. Replaceanysmokealarmsthatmaybemorethan10 yearsold. 18 67 Valley Farm Road pickering.ca/fit 905.683.6582 Pickering FIT Register Now for our Hot Summer Lineup! Stroller-Fit:get fitwhile getting fresh air with your child! Fit for Life:get the tools to get&stay in shape for life. Boot Camp:get results!Early morning or evenings classes. Plus:Cycle Fit,Full Body Fusion,Pilates&Yo ga in the Park! Classes startinginJune.Register online at pickering.ca using Click-to-Reg. Join Pickering Animals Services for some fun in the park and free goodie bags for the re-opening of our Grand Valley Leash Free Park, presently closed for re-seeding. The lower section of the park provides over two acres of open green space.The smaller leash free upper area is intended for those with mobility issues or small dogs. For more information visit online at pickering.ca Saturday,May 25, 9:30 am - 2:00 pm 20 1 3 May 31 -June 2 Esplanade Park,Pickering (behindCity Hall) Ribf estPICKERINGPICKERING It’s back! www.PickeringRibfest.com Friday &Saturday Noon -11 pm Sunday Noon -7 pm Free Admission Free Parking Pet Free Event 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 y 1 5 , 2 0 1 3 10 AP ENERGY SAVINGS UPTOTO 64% N TO EN TO ENERGY SAVINGS YOU CONTROL Energy Efficient Pool Pumps Switch to a Hayward®Va riable Speed Pump and save up to 64%*on annual energy costs! EcoStar® Super Pump ®VS The digital interface shows power consumption for immediate feedback to help you maximize energy savings. See how much you can save! 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Ontario is proud of the investment of $12 million in phases 1 and 2 of the Whitby Campus Expansion. Phase 1, which opened in September 2009, is a comprehensive learning facility and living lab designed to train students in renewable energy and to meet the demand for green jobs in Ontario.Phase 2,which opened in September 2011,provides an additional 20,000 square feet of hands-on learning space for several building trades and features state-of-the-art equipment and technology.In addition, this phase included establishing two houses on site, one older home with dated technology and wiring and one newly constructed home with the latest energy efficient and environmentally friendly technology available, to provide learners with access to a wide-range of learning opportunities so they are better prepared for work in the construction and building trades. We all want to ensure Ontario students get the education and training they need to succeed in today’s global economy. The OntariogovernmenthasshownitscommitmenttoDurhamCollege through the funding of phases 1 and 2.A recent newsletter that IsenttotheconstituentsofAjax-Pickeringcontainedanerrorthat unfortunately characterized the government’s support of phases 1 and 2 as support for phase 3. I regret this error. I wish Durham College and its students continued success. THINGS TO DO MAY 15 ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BR. 606 Ladies Auxiliary holds euchre at 7:30 p.m. 1555 Bayly St., Pickering. $2 for seniors, $4 for regulars. MAY 16 DRHBA’S 60TH ANNIVERSARY. and Busi- ness Showcase at Deer Creek Golf Course, 2700 Audley Rd., N., Ajax, from noon to 4 p.m. Free to attend. 905-579-8080, a.devries@ drhba.com (Anite). INCREDIBLE WORLD OF BUGS. travelling exhibit is at the Oshawa Centre today and May 17 and 18. MAY 18 ROUGE PARK GUIDED WALKS. Today and May 19 at 9:30 and 11 a.m. and 12:30 and 2 p.m. and May 22 at 9:30 a.m. at various loca- tions in the park, which borders Pickering. For details on the walks, meeting points and dressing for the outdoors, visit www. rougepark.com/hike or call 905-713-3184 (Diana). MEETINGS ETC. MAY 15 BRAIN INJURY ASSOCIATION. of Durham holds a support group meeting from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at 850 King St. W., Unit 24, Oshawa. Pre- sented by Paula Crebbin, the topic is over- coming barriers. Transportation assistance at 905-723-2732. MAY 22 LAPBAND Coffee Group - Durham. meets at 7 p.m. at Williams Fresh Cafe, 1650 Vic- toria St. E., Whitby. Open to everyone who has had lapband surgery or if you’re looking into the lapband process, recently banded, or a long-time Bandster. tomander@bell.net (Tom), ONGOING COMMUNITY LUNCH. Peace Lutheran Church hosts a community lunch at noon on the last Thursday of every month, from Sep- tember to November and January to June, at 928 Liverpool Rd., Pickering. All are invited to enjoy a home-cooked meal and fellowship. People needing transportation to the event can call 905-839-3521 to arrange a ride. VON Durham seeks volunteers. Visitors are needed to help seniors maintain their inde- pendence either by visiting or exercising with them. All it takes is a commitment of once a week for one to two hours to put a smile on someone’s face. If you would like to volunteer, call 905-571-3151 or 1-800-263-7970. MY SISTER’S VOICE. a non-profit registered charity, facilitates a free support group for Queer women facing the challenges of com- ing out or living Queer. On the first Wednes- day of each month at various Durham loca- tions. 905-668-5578, www.mysistersvoice. ca. 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 y 1 5 , 2 0 1 3 12 AP DIGITAL EXPERIENCE CONSULTANT 13 mth contract for Maternity leave coverage Digital Media Group, Once Century Place, Vaughan A subsidiary of Torstar Corporation, Metroland is one of Canada's premier media companies. Metroland delivers up-to-the-minute vital business and community information to millions of people across Ontario. We have grown significantly in recent years in terms of audience and advertisers and we're continuing to invest heavily in developing best-in-class talent, products and technology to accelerate our growth in the media landscape and strengthen our connection to the community. For further information, please visit www.metroland.com. THE OPPORTUNITY You will work directly within a sales team environment. Essential to this role are strong people skills, creative thinking and fantastic relationship building skills. Your solid knowledge of marketing & digital will give you a leg up on the competition. Your 'listen to understand' attitude, patience and perseverance will assist you in providing the ultimate in customer service and follow through. A proven track record in an inside sales role within an online/digital environment is a definite asset. 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Email resume to jim.gibbens @boyerautogroup.com JUNIOR UNDERWRITER: This role supports a group of senior underwriters. Responsibilities include re- viewing and issuing policy endorsements, renewals and cancellations. Ordering & reviewing inspection reports. Candidates will have a university degree, possess or be working towards CIP as well as experience in P&C underwriting. Preference will be given to those candidate who are bilingual in English/French; written & spoken. Please forward your resume with salary expectations to: ajaxinsco@gmail.com Careers Office Help RIBO LICENSED CSR/Re- ceptionist required for Ajax office. Experience a must. Call: 905-427-3595 or Email: JDInsure@rogers.com Hotel/Restaurant LICK'S NOW HIRING - Lick's is having a job fair on Thursday May 16th at the YMCA located at 1550 King- ston Rd from 10am-4:30pm. Enthusiastic, energetic indi- viduals with a drive to suc- ceed. F/T P/T positions needed. 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Spacious apartments, quiet bldg, near shopping, GO. Pool. 2-bedrooms & 3-bed- rooms. May/June, from $1129/mo. Plus parking. 905-683-5322 or 905-683-8421 AJAX SOUTH first floor of bright spacious 3-bedroom bungalow, 1 bath, new stove, new livingroom carpet, large shed, ample storage, 2 park- ing, laundry, A/C, all utilities included. Immaculate condi- tion. Access to yard, near schools, Very good neigh- bourhood, $1475/month. No pets. 905-420-4269 Careers Apartments & Flats For RentA BOWMANVILLE - 2 bed- room apartment for rent. Close to all amenities. $825+hydro. Available imme- diately. No pets. Commercial unit available immediately for hairdressing. $1000+hydro. 905-718-5277. COURTICE Large 2 bed- room, lower level of raised bungalow. $850 includes heat, hydro, water. 2 parking June 1. No smok- ing/pets/drugs. first/last. 705-745-7081 Also Peterbo- rough country apartment available. OSHAWA, 1-bedroom apt. $550/month plus heat & hy- dro. 2-bedroom $650/month plus heat & hydro. 17 Que- bec St or 304 Simcoe St. South. First/last, references, Call Stephen 905-259-5796. PICKERING, NORTH of Whites Rd. New 2-bdrm bsmt apt avail now. Large walk-out, 1-parking, laundry. $900 +40% utilities. No smoking/pets. First/last. 416-939-9961 ROTHERGLEN/HWY #2, 2- bedroom basement apart- ment. $950/mo inclusive. 4-appliances, side entrance, laundry. Clean, move in. First/last, references. Income source. 1-year lease. No pets/smoking. Available June 1st. (905)428-1428. WHITBY ADULT lifestyle apartment for rent, 927 By- ron St. N., 1-bedroom, suitable for quiet person, no pets, available June 1st. $800/month, all inclusive. First/last. (905)725-4145. WHITBY CENTRAL small 1 bedroom of good standard at 116 Hickory St. N. Hardwood floors, ground level, no dogs. $785 inclusive, credit approv- al. (905)576-8989. WHITBY NICE subdivision location, near schools, tran- sit, & 401. Basement apart- ment available June 1st, 2- bedroom, newer kitchen, Ja- cuzzi tub, private yard, wash- er/ dryer/ dishwasher. No pets. - $975/inclusive. Cal 905-430-7998 Condominiumsfor RentC 2 BDRM CONDO APT. Quiet building, south Oshawa. Suit seniors. Total- ly upgraded. $975/month. First/last. Avail. immediately 905-579-4015 Houses for Rent PICKERING: 1-BEDROOM house, suitable for single. Kitchen combined w/living- room, 3 pc bathroom, little of- fice area. Walkout to deck, beautiful large lot. $1000+ utilities. No smoking/pets. Call 905-686-8363 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 y 1 5 , 2 0 1 3 13 AP U.S. DRIVERS NEEDED • Best Equipment on the Road • Semi-Private Fleet with Top Pay Package • Home up to 48 Hours on Weekends • Great New Pay Package & Benefits • New Customer & New Lanes If you’d like to average 2,600-2,800+ miles per week, look no further! Shandex Truck is looking for Professional Drivers who understand the importance of customer service to join our growing fleet. Most of our inbound loads are delivered to Shandex-owned distribution centres located in Pickering, Ontario. This means that you’ll get to spend more time with your family on weekends. We are only interested in Drivers with professional attitudes who are interested in getting their miles and providing our customers with the high quality service that Shandex is known for. Our ideal candidates will have a valid FAST card, clean abstract/CVOR, valid A-Z license and 2+ years’ experience. Phone: 905-426-1794 Fax: 905-686-3559Email: gvessio@shandex.com Contact Gino Vessio to apply: U.S. DRIVERS NEEDED • Best Equipment on the Road • Semi-Private Fleet with Top Pay Package • Home up to 48 Hours on Weekends • Great New Pay Package & Benefits • New Customer & New Lanes If you’d like to average 2,600-2,800+ miles per week, look no further! Shandex Truck is looking for Professional Drivers who understand the importance of customer service to join our growing fleet. Most of our inbound loads are delivered to Shandex-owned distribution centres located in Pickering, Ontario. This means that you’ll get to spend more time with your family on weekends. We are only interested in Drivers with professional attitudes who are interested in getting their miles and providing our customers with the high quality service that Shandex is known for. Our ideal candidates will have a valid FAST card, clean abstract/CVOR, valid A-Z license and 2+ years’ experience. Phone: 905-426-1794 Fax: 905-686-3559Email: gvessio@shandex.com Contact Gino Vessio to apply: U.S. DRIVERS NEEDED • Best Equipment on the Road • Semi-Private Fleet with Top Pay Package • Home up to 48 Hours on Weekends • Great New Pay Package & Benefits • New Customer & New Lanes If you’d like to average 2,600-2,800+ miles per week, look no further! Shandex Truck is looking for Professional Drivers who understand the importance of customer service to join our growing fleet. Most of our inbound loads are delivered to Shandex-owned distribution centres located in Pickering, Ontario. This means that you’ll get to spend more time with your family on weekends. We are only interested in Drivers with professional attitudes who are interested in getting their miles and providing our customers with the high quality service that Shandex is known for. Our ideal candidates will have a valid FAST card, clean abstract/CVOR, valid A-Z license and 2+ years’ experience. Phone: 905-426-1794 Fax: 905-686-3559Email: gvessio@shandex.com Contact Gino Vessio to apply: Circulation Clerk Casual Part Time Position Available Oshawa This Week - 865 Farewell Ave, Oshawa THE COMPANY A subsidiary of Torstar Corporation, Metroland is one of Canada's premier media companies. Metroland delivers up-to- the-minute vital business and community information to mil- lions of people across Ontario. We have grown significantly in recent years in terms of audience and advertisers and we're continuing to invest heavily in developing best-in-class talent, products and technology to accelerate our growth in the media landscape and strengthen our connection to the community. For further information, please visit www.metroland.com. THE OPPORTUNITY • Join a team of outstanding individuals in the Durham/ Northumberland Media Group's circulation team and assist with ensuring deliveries in our market area and completed properly and on time. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES • Ensure that all newspapers, inserts, and other distribution products are delivered in a timely manner. This includes working closely with the carrier force and when necessary could include door to door delivery. • Recruit new carriers to ensure that all routes are covered and terminate contracts where appropriate. • Maintain all records concerning carriers and routes includ- ing financial records and complaints • Address customer concerns in a professional and timely manner while ensuring the concerns are resolved and the carriers are aware of the concerns • Design and manage carrier promotions to motivate the carrier force WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR • Must be able to work afternoons, evenings, and Saturdays • Must have reliable vehicle and valid driver's license • Must be bondable • Must provide police background clearance • Must be able to work independently and with little super- vision • Must have basic computer skills (Microsoft Office) • Must be customer service driven; work well in a team environment; and possess great organizational skills. WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU • Opportunity to be part of an exciting company at the cutting edge of the media industry • Work for a well-established and respected company that is connected to your communities • Be part of a company that is committed to providing a healthy and safe work environment If working for a highly energized, competitive team is your ideal environment, please email your resume to sthompson@durhamregion.com by June 2, 2013. Thank you for your interest. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Job Category: Administrative/Clerical; Customer Service/Client Care ONTARIO DUCT CLEANING requires part/full time technicians with good driving record and own transportation. Professional & mechanically inclined. fax 905-655-9069 or email ontduct@gmail.com Licensed Journeymen Required for Commercial installations. Excellent wages and bene ts. 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Must be current home owner to qualify Call 647-268-1333 Hugh Fusco AMP #M08005735 Igotamortgage Inc. #10921 www.igotamortgage.ca 2 & 3 bedroomapartments Close to school, shopping, hospital On-site superintendent.Rental Office Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (905)686-0845 or(905)686-0841Eve. viewing by appt.www.ajaxapartments.com Careers Rooms forRent & WantedR FURNISHED or UNFUR- NISHED room available in southeast Oshawa. 1 parking space, shared facilities. Suitable for clean quiet pro- fessional. no pets/smoking. Call Lloyd 905-436-3201 PICKERING ROOM for rent, $425 inclusive, quiet home, available immediately, near shopping, amenities & bus service. Female preferred. Call (905)426-1974, leave message if not home. Shared Accommodation PICKERING: 2-3 females preferred to share 4 bedroom house with finished base- ment, laundry and pool. Suitable for responsible uni- versity/college student or sin- gle professional. Nice location. Close to all amenities. $575 inclusive. First/last references required. Available July 1st. Call Judy 905-409-6159 Tr avel $399 CABO SAN LUCAS, ALL INCLUSIVE SPECIAL! Stay 6 Days in a Luxury Beachfront Resort with Meals & Drinks! For $399! www.luxurycabohotel.com 888-481-9660 CANCEL YOUR TIME- SHARE. NO Risk Program STOP Mortgage & Mainte- nance Payments Today. 100% Money Back Guaran- tee. FREE Consultation. Call Us NOW. We Can Help! 1-888-356-5248. Careers Campers,Tr ailers, Sites 40' GOLDEN FALCON. Beautiful well maintained trailer on large lot. Well treed park setting on sparkling Sandy Lake near Buckhorn. Includes 11x20 screened and glassed Florida room, Double tip out and large win- dowed kitchen. $19,900-obo. Call 416-930-7770 after 6pm CASTLETON HILLS RV PARK. a gem in the hills of Castleton. Sea- sonable sites, & trailers for sale. Call 1-866-241-2224. www.castletonhills.com Boats &Supplies 15' CEDARSTRIP CANOE, Bob's Special made at Carry- ing Place Canoe Works, Kleinber, Ont., Sky blue, ash gunwhales, seats and carry- ing yoke - 70lbs., excellent condition, used very little, asking $995 Tel. (905) 852-9097 - evenings. Personals WITNESSES WANTED in collision involving two trucks at Bond & Centre at 12pm, Wed. May 1st. Call 905-436-5170. Articlesfor SaleA DININGROOM SUITE, solid oak, 10 chairs including 2 Captain chairs. 3 extensions, large buffet, asking $1300. 905-433-3817 DISLIKE NEEDLES OR BLOOD EXAMS? Have health problems, smoke or are overweight? Canada Protection Plan could save you 30% on life insurance! Call today 1-877-663-9090. Careers Articlesfor SaleA FARM FRESH SOD, Mulch, Triple Mix, Topsoil, Precast Flower Pots & much much more! Located minutes from Uxbridge. Contact: 905-505-5556 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. Metroland Durham Region Coupon Golf Bal. 2013 24 golf courses - $2500 in savings. Only $15 taxes included. Available at the following location Pickering The UPS Store 1550 Kingston Rd. E. Unit 4 Pickering Ont. Ajax The UPS Store 2 157 Harwood Ave. Ajax Ont. 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 GeneralHelp Articlesfor SaleA TRUCKLOAD SALE of new vinyl windows and doors. Single doors with decorative glass $199. Windows starting at $99. Call today. SUN WINDOWS & DOORS, 8207 Hwy #115. Orono, north of Conc#8. 905-983-5178 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 Swap & Tr adeS WANTED: PING 3 WOOD, G10 series, 17 degree draw loft, soft regular graphite shaft. Right hand. 905-431-9727 GeneralHelp CarsC 2006 PONTIAC MONT. SV6 $4695.; 2006 Pontiac G6 $4695.; 2006 Ford 500 Limited $4695.; 2005 Toyota Solara $6495.; 2005 Chry. Sebring Tour $2995.; 2005 Hyun. Sonata GLX $3995.; 2004 Pont. Gr. Prix GT $3995.; 2004 Ford Freestar SEl $5995.; 2004 Chevy Venture $3495.; 2004 Kia Sedona EX $3995.; 2003 Chevy Cavalier $2995.; 2002 Dodge Gar. Car S. $2995.; 2002 Suzuki Esteme $2995.; 2002 Nissan Alt. 3.5S $3995.; 2002 Acura 1.7 EL $3995.; 2001 PT Cruiser LE $3495.; 2001 Chevy Impala $3695.; 2001 Olds. Sil- houette $2995.; 2000 Nissan Max. GLE $2995. Certified & Emission Tested! Amber Mo- tors - 3120 Danforth Avenue 416-864-1310 TIRED OF TAKING THE BUS? Car Repairs Got You Down? Bankrupt? Poor Credit? 100% Approval. Drive The Car You Need Today. Call 1-877-743-9292 Or Apply Online @ www.needacartoday.ca. GeneralHelp CarsC 2007 Fleetwood Sante Fe For sale by original owners (bought new and enjoyed 3 seasons). Equipped with electric brakes, waist level crank system, full size step- per door. Also includes awn- ing, outside 2 burner stove, camping caddy + vanity in- stalled , sink cover/cutting board/2 fan lights, and sand pads. Excellent condition! A Great Trailer - Sleeps 6. Take your family out camp- ing this summer! $5800 Or Best Offer 905-665-5953 2008 BMW 528xi mint condi- tion, well maintained, loaded, silver on black, plus BMW snow tires/rims, no acci- dents, 160,000kms, $22,500. Call 416-276-4933 2010 FORD FOCUS SLE ful- ly equipped. Excellent condi- tion and well maintained. Low mileage 35,000km. Win- ter tires included. $11,500. Call 647-236-1334. This Week Newspaper INVITATION TO BID Bids for services listed below Address to: The Circulation Manager This Week Newspaper 845 Farewell St. Oshawa L1H 7L5 Will be received until 12 noon On Monday May 27, 2013. Contract commencing, June 21, 2013. To deliver approx. 5907 newspapers, flyers, catalogues and other products to specific drop locations in Oshawa area. Vehicle required. Information packages available at: This Week Newspaper 845 Farewell St. Oshawa, ON L1H 7L5 Bid #305 Lowest or any bids will not necessarily be accepted. Only the successful company will be contacted. GeneralHelp Skilled &Te chnical Help Sales Help& Agents Mortgages,LoansM GeneralHelp Skilled &Te chnical Help Sales Help& Agents Mortgages,LoansM Apartments & Flats For RentA Apartments & Flats For RentA Home RenovationsH 905-409-9903 HomeImprovement WINDOW Cleaning up to 20 windows $60 No Squeegee (By hand) EAVESTROUGHCleaning & Repairs * Spring Cleanups * Lawn Care * Powerwash/Stain * Int./Ext PaintingCall Fred 905-626-7967 Handy PersonH PETE'S PICKUP SERVICES "Locally Owned and Operated" l Junk Removal l Small Demos l Moving & Deliveries l Odd Jobs Call or Text Pete 416-432-1241 petespickup @hotmail.com Painting & DecoratingP ALL PRO PAINTING AND WALLPAPERING Repair & Stucco ceilings Decorative finishes & General repairs (905)404-9669 allproinfo@hotmail.com Moving & StorageM Apple Moving Dependable & Reliable Good Rates 24-hour Service Licensed/Insured 905-239-1263 416-532-9056 Heating &Cooling H Scott's Heating & Air Conditioning ~Service & Installs Air Conditioning $1800 ~Furnaces $1800 ~Fireplaces $1500 ~Furnace tuneups $75 ~AC tuneups $75 20 years exp 905-924-1246 Landscaping, Lawn Care, Supplies L Decorative Concrete Edging l Gardens l Driveways l Lawn Maintenance Provided B & L CURBINGby Nemisz (905)666-4452www.blcurbing.ca FLAGSTONE/ INTERLOCKING Free estimates Website: acadienmason.ca 647-386-3035 Service Directory 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 y 1 5 , 2 0 1 3 14 AP **Attention Seniors, Adults & Families** Bach, 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Spacious, clean, newly renovated apartments with balconies. Quiet and secure with on site laundry facilities. Buildings ideally situated close to Lakeridge Health, schools, stores and transit 255 Simcoe Street North - Senior / Adult Lifestyle Living111 Taunton Road East - Family / Adult/Senior745 Stevenson Road North - Family / Adult/Senior CALL NOW: 1-866-601-3083 COME & WORSHIP To advertise your Church Services in our Worship Directory NOW PUBLISHING "THURSDAY'S" Deadline: Tuesday 12 Noon Call Erin Jackson @ 905.683.0707 or email: ejackson@durhamregion.com Waddingtons.ca/Cobourg 9 Elgin Street East, Cobourg LARGE 2 DAY ON-SITE ESTATE AUCTION FOR THE ESTATE OF GWYNNETH CUTMORE Held at: 24 King Street West, Millbrook, Ontario Giant Yard Sale Friday May 17th starting at 12:00 noon. Previews: Friday May 17th, 2013 1:00 p.m. - 5 p.m. & Saturday May 18th 9:00 a.m. - 11 a.m. Auction Saturday May 18th & Sunday May 19th Beginning @ 11:00 a.m. Auction to include: Large Amount of Silver & Silver Plate, Dinner Services, Complete Set of Edinburgh Crystal, Parian Porcelain, Rare Bennington Glaze Pottery, Early English Porcelain & Glass, Sevres Comport, Large Moorcroft Cornflower Vase & Flambe Lamp, Bronzes, Large Model Ship in Case, Nostalgia, Books, Linens, Jewellery, Toys, Garden Furniture, Cast Iron & Lighting. Large Selection of Early Victorian Commemorative Items, Prints, Watercolours & Oils to include: a Rare Watercolour of the Great Lakes Steamer " Chicora", Large Oil of Highland Cattle by Watson, Numerous Victorian Oils & Portraits. Furniture to include: Jacques & Hayes, Georgian, Victorian & Edwardian. Watch the website for updates & photos. David Simmons Auctioneer & Appraiser New Caterer: Julies' Cafe Tel: 905-373-0501 Toll Free: 1.855.503.2963 Fax: 905.373.1467 Email: pn@waddingtons.ca 9 Elgin St. E, Unit 6, Cobourg, ON K9A 0A1 AUCTION SALE Property of Gordon Parr SATURDAY, MAY 18, 2013 AT 10:30 A.M. 7483 ENFIELD ROAD, ENNISKILLEN, ONTARIO Directions: 4 miles West of Enniskillen, 5 miles north of Taunton Road on Enfield Road. Tractors/Dozers: Ford 8N Tractor, Ford 8N Loader Tractor, Massey Harris 333 Tractor, Massey Harris 444 Tractor, UB 45 Universal Tractor, 3 Massey Harris 44 Tractors, Ford 800 Tractor, John Deere 40 Crawler Dozer, John Deere 1010 Dozer. Vehicles/Trailers/Engines: 38 Ford 4 dr. Deluxe, Black Original, runs. 1960 Chev 2 ton Stake, 1978 GMC Tow Truck, 1979 Tandem Trailer, 38 Foot Trailer Home, 1925 Massey Harris Engine, Red Seal 6 Cylinder Continental Engine, International Hit & Miss Engine, 6 Cylinder Dodge Engine (Industrial). Miscellaneous: Yale 1-1/2 Tone Overhead Hoist, 2 Seed Cleaning Mills, Electric 1-1/2 HP Air Compressor, Wallace Wood Splitter, Apple Cider Press, 1 Barn Weigh Scale, Comet Ac Welder, Sandblaster Pot, Hoses. Farm Equipment: Three Drum Land Roller, Dan Houser Post-Hole Digger, International Grain Grinder, New Holland Hay Rake, Wide Drag Cultivator, 2-3 Point Hitch Cultivators, Massey Ferguson Bush Hog, Cockshut 3 Furrow Plow, Pipe Hay Elevator, International Hammer Mill, Two Drum Land Roller, New Idea Manure Spreader, 2 Sets of Harrows, 29 Tooth Swedish Cultivator, Six Blade Massey Tiller, Massey Ferguson Hay Mower, 3Pt Hitch Int. Furrow Plow, International 2 Furrow Plow, 2 Grain Augers. Miscellaneous: 1 Rote Tiller, 1 Gas Powered DC Welder, Steel Welder's Bench, Flat Pulley Circular Saw, Homemade Press, 1 Crank- Style Corn/Turnip Mill, Large Steel-Wheeled Cement Mixer, Scrap Metal. Many Other Items Not Mentioned. Sale Managed and Sold By: ARNOT WOTTEN AUCTION SERVICE (905) 263-2512 No Buyers Fee, Lunch Available Terms: Cash or Good Cheque. The Auctioneer or Proprietor will not be held responsible for public injury, public liability, or property loss or damage in connection with this sale. AUCTION SALE Saturday, May 18th Preview: 12:00pm, Start: 1:00pm Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex 2440 King St. West, Bowmanville, Under instructions received, we will sell from: Multiple Estates, Unclaimed Items, Bankrupt Stocks, Consignments, Private Collections, Showroom Samples, Importer Clearances, and Overruns. By: Name Brand Manufacturers, Brokers, Repos, Inventory Solutions, Asset Buyers, Storage Locker Items, Misguided Freight SELECTION ALWAYS CHANGING! NEW ITEMS ARRIVING DAILY! 1000+ ITEMS WILL BE PUT UP FOR PUBLIC AUCTION! SALE OFFERING INCLUDES BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO: Attention Sports Collectors and Enthusiasts - Hockey, Basketball, Football, Baseball, Golf, NHL, NBA, MLB. Impressive Nostalgic Items. Marilyn Monroe, Elvis, Jack Daniels,Harley Davidson, Coca Cola, Home Decor. Gallery Artwork / Decor Art Investment Art: A.J. Casson Original Signature Folios Collections Certified (Very Rare) Fully Audited w/ Certificates – Single Releases ( Circa 1980's) Ontario Estate Coin Collection Jewellery and Electronics Miscellaneous Items. Pre-register and be entered into a *FREE DRAW *MUST BE IN ATTENDANCE AT AUCTION TO CLAIM PRIZE. WWW.AUCTIONEER.CA Estate Coins & Bank Notes – Jewellery – Art – Estate Persian Rugs – AJAX AUCTION SALE Sunday, May 19th Preview: 12:00pm, Start: 1:00pm Ajax Community Centre, 75 Centennial Road, Ajax Over 1000 Items! Inuit Eskimo Carving Collection - Government of Canada Certified, Hand Knotted 100% Persian Rugs - Many Sizes, Major Estate Coin Collection, Art Gallery Inventory, Sports Memorabilia Collection By Name Brand Manufacturers, Brokers, Repos, Inventory Solution Specialists & Canadian Asset Buyers! Partial Listing Only: Estate Coins / Banknotes, Gallery Artwork. Investment Art; A.J. Casson Original Signature Folio Collections (Very Rare), Electronics: LCD Projector With 100 X 100 Remote Control Screen - Brand New Msl $ 2300.00. Major Jewellery Inventory. Sports Memorabilia (Authentic). Nostalgia Items, Miscellaneous & Home Décor Pre-register and be entered into a *FREE DRAW *Must be in attendance at auction to claim prize WWW.AUCTIONEER.CA CORNEIL'S AUCTION BARNFriday May 17 at 4:30pm Located 3 miles East of Little Britainon Kawartha Lakes Rd 4 Bow front china cabinet - mahogany corner cabinet (glazed doors) - pine 2pc barrel corner cabinet - Chinese dowry chest - flat to wall cupboard - bonnet chest - chimney cupboard - games table - 5pc wash basin set - antique baby carriage - jewelry stand - bronze figurine "Blind Justice" by Mayer - dressing vanity - Canadian paper currency - gold rings - 3pc chesterfield set (new) - walnut bookcase - Hamilton gramophone - vanity and mirror - walnut gate leg table - 3pc wall unit - pine kitchen table and chairs - Royal Doulton figurines - jewelry chest - fishing tackle - Sports Memorabilia including autographed pictures - vintage Maple Leafs ring - Autographed jerseys (Guy Lafleur, Jean Beliveau, Doug Gilmour, Brett Hall, Joe Sakic, Gordie Howe, Peyton Manning) - NHL Replica rings - New England Patriots Super Bowl - NHL Jerseys - 2000 Saturn (as is) - 1986 Doral Citation 28' boat with tandem axle trailer - electric golf cart - 14' Sunsport sail boat - 15HP Scotts riding mower - Selling for The City of Kawartha Lakes Police Department approx 40 bicycles, 4' high wooden carved rabbit, Dewalt drywall drill, King and Craftsman air compressors, GPS unit, and miscellaneous tools - 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 Clearing Auction Sale Sunday, May 19, 2013 9:00 am (viewing 8:00 am) Auction features A Varied Selection of Articles from a Local Home & Workshop, Plus Misc Pcs from the Relocation of a Cement Countertop Business. Sale includes lots of smalls, All types of Tools (hand, electric), Drill Press, Saws, Misc Boxes of Hardware, Office Furniture, File Cabinets, Outdoor/Garden Fix- tures, Misc House Furniture, Ladders, Skids of Used Lumber, Wood Stove & Chimney. Something for The Home, Shop or Garden. Come and Take a Look.Note: Very Little Large Furniture & Antiques. Terms: Cash, Visa, M/C & Interac (10% buyers premium) see: www.macgregor.theauctionadvertiser.com MacGREGOR AUCTIONSLocated in Orono at Silvanus Gardens. Take 115/35 Hwy to Orono, Exit at Main St. (Exit 17).Follow signs to Mill Pond Rd. 905-263-2100 1-800-363-6799 HAYDON AUCTION BARN Midway between Bowmanville & Blackstock, just east of Durham #57 Monday May 20th 10:30 am Viewing from 9:00 am Victoria Day Holiday Sale : Items from a Tyrone Estate and Others to include Paquegnat Mantle Clock (ca. 1907), Vintage Sewing Accessories, RCA 'Lil Nipper' Dog, Brand New Fishing Goods, Gun Cabinet, Curio Cabinet, Fender & Yorkville Amplifiers, 1952 General Motors Employee Badge, Electronics, Jewellery, Art, Brand New 4000 psi Hot Water Pres- sure Washer, Oak Double Pedestal Ball & Claw Din- ing Table & Chairs, Boxes of Hockey and Other Trading Cards, Showcases, Tools, & Lots More. See Website for Photos, Full Details & Updatesww.haydonauctionbarn.com 2498 Concession Rd. 8, Haydon Rod Smith - Auctioneer (905) 263-4402 ONLINE ONLY AUCTION Beginning Monday May 20 - 10am - Closing Thursday May 23 - 8pm at MCLEAN AUCTION CENTER - LINDSAY selling the contents of several local estates, furniture, antiques, collectables, oil lamps, comic books, tools, hundreds of interesting items, preview/viewing Tue May 21 - Thur May 23 10am-5pm, payment & pickup Fri May 24th 10am-5pm & on Sat June 1st 9am-12pm, check on the website for details/catalogue/terms as they become available, MCLEAN AUCTIONS 705-324-2783 view photos/full list/updates at www.mcleanauctions.com Thur. May 16 - 5pm ESTATE AUCTION at MCLEAN AUCTION CENTER-LINDSAY contents of Port Perry living estate & others, furniture, antiques, collectables, prints, glass & china, tools, qty of old fishing lures, some in original boxes, showcase, rod & old reels, 06 Impala(ex MTO), 05 Uplander van, 05 Ford Ranger, 04 Quest van, 02 Protégé, 92 Ford F350 diesel dually, MCLEAN AUCTIONS 705-324-2783 view over 200 photos/full list/updates at www.mcleanauctions.com Sunday. May 26 - 2pm WATERFRONT REAL ESTATE AUCTION at 17 SHELLEY DR, WASHBURN ISLAND, LITTLE BRITAIN Open House Wed May 15 - 6pm-8pm, Sat May 18 - 2pm-4pm or by appointment, MCLEAN AUCTIONS 705-324-2783 view photos/terms/updates www.mcleanauctions.com VENDORS WANTED Durham Craft & Gift Show Durham College October 25, 26 & 27, 2013 Your one-stop shopping for ultimate gift giving this Holiday Season For booth information Call Susan 905-579-4473 ext 2629 Email: sfleming@durhamregion.com Robert James Greener September 18th, 1938 - February 09, 2012 Timothy Guy Greener August 07 1967 ~ December 03 2011 ~ In Loving Memory ofRobert & Tim Greener's Lives ~ A memorial and internment will be held on Saturday, May 25th, 2013 at 11 a.m. at Pine Ridge Cemetery at 541 Taunton Road West, Ajax. Open to all who wish to celebrate their lives. 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Sell ANY car today with ONE FREE Phone call to: 1-800-551-8647 Tr ucksfor SaleT 2000 DODGE DAKOTA SPORT, quadcab, V8, 238,000 km., brakes and steering recently rebuilt, has passed environmental testing - good condition in & out. Asking $4500. Tel. (905) 852-9097 - evenings. Auctions & Sales A In Memoriam Auctions & Sales A In Memoriam Auctions & Sales A Auctions & Sales A Auctions & Sales A Auctions & Sales A VendorsWantedV VendorsWantedV O'CARROLL, Lawrence Vincent - It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Lawrence on May 14, 2013 in his 60th year. Lawrence will be sadly missed by his beloved wife Jeanine of 37 years. Cherished father to Janet O'Carroll and Laura (Michael) Johnston. Devoted grandfather to Cade and Tyler Johnston. Loving brother to Wilfred, Frank (Bonnie), Rita (late Rick Pearsall) and predeceased by sister Teresa Racioppo. Wonderful Uncle to Patricia (Scott) Mills, Crystal and Jenna Racioppo and Cathy Gillmore. He will be greatly missed by his faithful companion Tessa Coco, and all his many friends. Family and friends will be received at the McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax (Pickering Village), ON L1T 2Z7 (905-428-8488) on Thursday, May 16 from 2:00 - 4:00 and 6:00 - 9:00 pm. A Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel of the Funeral Home on Friday, May 17 at 11:00 am. If desired, memorial donations may be made in lieu of flowers to R.S. McLaughlin Durham Regional Cancer Centre (Oshawa Hospital Foundation). A Guest Book may be signed on-line athttp://www.mceachniefuneral.ca/ Death Notices Naming of Unnamed Springridge Public School in Oshawa ThecommunityisinvitedtohelpnamethefollowingDurhamDistrictSchoolBoard (DDSB)school,inaccordancewiththefollowingguidelines: After persons recognized as having made a significant contribution to our society in the Region, Province or Country. The school will not be namedafteracurrentemployeeoftheBoardormemberoftheBoard. Ahistorical name which once applied to the area in which the school is located. ThenameoftheDistrictwhichtheschoolwillserve. ThenameoftheStreetonwhichtheschoolislocated. � � � � If you would like to suggest a name for the Unnamed Springridge Public School,pleasesendyoursubmissioninwritingby: www.durham.edu.on.ca Unnamed Springridge Public School to the attention of: Jeannine Joubert, Superintendent of Education – Oshawa 400 Taunton Road East Whitby, ON, L1R 2K6 Email: joubert_jeannine@durham.edu.on.ca fax: 905-436-5041 Friday, June 7, 2013 Please include a detailed background/history of the suggested names along with yourname,addressandtelephonenumber. 1915 Queensbury Drive, Oshawa, ON, L1K 0S1 If You Are... 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