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[ Briefly ] Gunman robs Pickering airport on minister’s radar Pickering shop PICKERING — An armed Holland finds discussion Ajax-Pickering MP Mark Holland was He recommended the ministry send Cottage and continuing the moratorium bandit made off with cash after a able to catch a few minutes with Mr. out people who will be involved in the on evictions until there is a clear plan on robbery at a Pickering porn shop ‘fairly encouraging’ Cannon when the House resumed sit- peer review and hold a joint meeting how to deal with the homes and com- Saturday night. ting at the beginning of the month and with him to listen to residents and an- munity. Durham Regional Police said had a meeting with the minister’s staff swer questions. Mr. Holland said he is feeling better a masked man demanded cash By Danielle Milley Staff Writer recently to discuss his concerns and “They were very receptive to that; I now that he’s had a chance to speak with from the clerk at the Adult Video those of his constituents when it comes think it’s going to go forward,” he said. the minister and his staff. Warehouse outlet on Kingston Road just before 10 p.m. PICKERING — The new federal gov- to the airport issue. The minister told Mr. Holland the “It’s fairly encouraging,” he said. “It The suspect had a handgun; ernment is finally talking airport. One of the issues Mr. Holland want- timeline for the peer review was to finish looks like they’re continuing the trajec- the clerk was not hurt, police Following his February appointment, ed to address was the peer review of the terms of reference by mid-May and tory (the former Liberal government said. Transport Minister Lawrence Cannon the Greater Toronto Airports Authori- to finish the review by late fall. was) on.” Police are looking for a white took some time to get up-to-date on his ty’s plan for an airport in Pickering. He In terms of tenant issues, he said staff Those interested in receiving updates man, 5-feet-6 to 6-feet. He wore portfolio, which includes the proposed wants to make sure there is some form was very receptive to a couple of items, on this issue can get added to a e-mail a blue jacket, a blue balaclava Pickering airport. of public consultation. including repairing the historic Tullis list by e-mailing [email protected]. and dark pants.

[ What’s on ] Fines can We want youth LINING UP SOME FISHING FUN with an opinion be costly for PICKERING — The Metroland Durham Region Media Group is looking for the opinions of our younger readers. governments, Starting in June, our media group is hosting a three-part eve- ning youth forum for those aged 13 to 18 and another for 19- to 24- taxpayers year-olds. The once-a-month sessions feature group discussions, activi- Insurance doesn’t ties and surveys. The forums will examine the always cover fallout reading and activity habits of from convictions Durham youth, and explore their suggestions for local news cover- age. By Keith Gilligan Anyone interested in either Staff Writer forum is asked to send a short submission on why they would PICKERING — Are taxpayers paying like to participate, by e-mail to twice when a municipality or other pub- [email protected] or lic sector entity is fined by another level by mail to Crystal Crimi, 126-130 Commercial Ave, Ajax, Ont., L1S of government? 2H5. That depends. Some may have insur- Submissions should be re- ance to cover the cost, while in other ceived by May 1. instances, the money comes out of oper- ating revenue. Last month, Durham Region was [ Index ] fined $33,000 after pleading guilty to Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo three charges under the Safe Drinking PICKERING — Enjoying an extended weekend due to the Easter holiday, from left, Derrick Moore, Taylor Lounds, Jason Water and the Ontario Water Resource Moore, Ryan and Brandon Lounds and Zachary Domingo decided to dip their hooks into Frenchman’s Bay on a holiday acts. A fourth charge was dropped. Editorial Page, A6 Monday. John Presta, director of environmental Sports, B1 services for Durham Region, said the Entertainment, B5 Classified, B6 money for the fine came out of the water supply budget, which is funded by user rates. “It’s basically part of doing business,” [ Call us] Nuclear part of Ontario’s future, says minister Mr. Presta stated. Hydro One, a private company set up But, too soon to say available to reporters through a re- The Ontario Power Authority re- by the former Conservative government General: 905 683 5110 cent Ontario Community Newspaper leased a report last December on the to operate the electrical transmission Distribution: 905 683 5117 whether reactors will Association conference call, wouldn’t future of the province’s power supply. system in Ontario, was fined $60,000 General Fax: 905 683 7363 come to Durham answer specifically as to when local The report went to the ministry, which on April 10 after pleading guilty under Newsroom Fax: 905 683 0386 residents could expect to hear whether sent it out for public consultation. The the Ontario Water Resources Act to the Pressrun 48,900 the site next to Darlington in Claring- report, along with information gath- charge of permitting the discharge of By Jennifer Stone ton would be chosen to host a new ered during the consultations, will transformer fluid into Pine Creek. infodurhamregion.com Staff Writer nuclear build. form the basis of a directive to the OPA The charge was filed following an inci- DURHAM — Nuclear power is part There has been broad speculation on the optimal electricity supply mix, dent in 2003. of Ontario’s future, but it’s too soon to that the former proposed ITER site, expected in late April or early May. Hydro One could have been fined up say if new nukes are in the offing for owned by Ontario Power Generation, The OPA will then use the directive to a maximum of $6 million for the spill, Durham, says the Province’s energy could be home to two new nuclear to create a blueprint that will detail but the company had spent nearly that minister. reactors after the Province approves a The minister, who made herself plan for future power supply. ✦ See Pickering, Page A2 ✦ See Insurance, Page A5

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Pickering-Ajax-Uxbridge MPP “When you don’t see each other commitment: Wayne Arthurs’ wife Susan has her much during the week you have to own political opinions and isn’t see each other when you can,” she afraid to share them with her hus- says. “We’ve had weeks where we minister band of 36 years. don’t see each other. With events “I voice my views on education,” on the weekend at least you’re to- ✦ Pickering from page A1 she says. “Every time (former educa- gether.” tion minister) Gerard Kennedy sees The Hollands make an effort to the sources of Ontario’s future energy [Wayne] coming he says, ‘oh no, it’s spend time together, even if it is just supply. That plan is likely to include from your wife’.” to go to the movies, which they did a specific locations for new sources of Ms. Arthurs is a teacher in Pickering few times last summer. energy. who grew up talking about politics. “It’s made us appreciate the time The OPA’s initial report blamed a “It’s hard not to be interested in it,” we spend together more,” she says. lack of investment over the last decade she says. “I come from a very vocal “When he’s here he works even hard- to expand Ontario’s electricity capac- political family.” er at making things great.” ity for current and projected supply Sometimes family gatherings fea- She made sacrifices so Mr. Holland woes. As well, much of the current ture heated discussions as her broth- could pursue his dreams -- she quit nuclear fleet is on the verge of the end er is a Conservative, as was her fa- her job as a designer when he ran of its design life, and coal-fire plants ther, but he turned to the Liberals at federally and she spends less time are slated for replacement by the end the same time as Mr. Arthurs decided with the man she is “crazy about” of 2009. That combination of factors to run provincially under the Liberal -- but it was worth it because it was has led to a major supply gap by 2025. bannner. the right thing for him to do, she says. By 2013, the report said, “increasing Before becoming an MPP in Oc- But, Ms. Holland doesn’t like to focus demand and loss of nuclear capacity tober 2003, Mr. Arthurs served as on the downside of the kids’ events will once again overwhelm the ability mayor of Pickering for 15 years. Be- he misses out on. of the system to meet needs.” fore that he was a councillor for six “There’s always going to be those The government’s commitment to years. heartbreaking stories of you miss this nuclear is already clear, with the refur- Finding herself married to a poli- or that... That’s not really the way I bishment of reactors at both Bruce and tician wasn’t a big surprise for Ms. live my life,” she says. “I want to focus Pickering nuclear generating stations, Arthurs. The two have been together on the positive and be happy.” said Energy Minister Donna Cansfield. since they were 13 years old and Another downside to being mar- Nuclear, along with hydroelectric, pro- he got involved in politics early on, ried to a politician is she’s had to put vide Ontario’s baseload, she noted. But joining the condo board when they herself more into the public eye than she said it was too early to get into moved into their first home. she is comfortable with. specifics as to new build. “He started organizing things and “I’m somebody who likes to sit in a “There is the recognition that there that sort of leads you into some sort Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo corner and observe things,” she says. is the need for baseload,” she said, of political life,” she says. Aerlyn Holland and kids Maia, Braeson and Riley were together at the park recently. Despite this, she will happily at- noting a lot of good ideas came out of With husband and father Mark, the Ajax-Pickering MP, on a busy schedule, the family Having four children (now all tend events with her husband. Does both the report and the public consul- tries to make time to be together whenever possible. grown), Mr. Arthurs’ political career she enjoy playing the role of a “politi- tations. did mean Ms. Arthurs took on the could take the children to a dental lightly. cal wife?” “We put all of this in the hopper, and responsibility of going to Christmas appointment while she was at work. “It took us three weeks to really “I’m really proud to be Mark’s wife we have to come up with a reasonable concerts or taking their daughters to “I found it easier knowing he was decide, ‘OK, go for it’,” she says. and that’s naturally political,” she and prudent plan for energy in this gymnastics. a couple of miles away,” Ms. Arthurs Not that it’s been a seamless tran- says. province,” said Ms. Cansfield. His work in local politics meant says. sition. 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Will address Francophone students, the local nine Maillet. a school in Oshawa, as well as services for those with special He said the difference be- French public school board is French boards have been ask- facilities in Ajax and Whitby. Of- needs can’t be provided be- tween French language schools challenges to pleased the Province has cre- ing for the creation of a task ficials there were not available cause they are not available in and immersion schools is the Francophone ated a task force to look at and force for some time, said Mr. for comment. French. French school teaches in French suggest solutions for problems Bernard. Mr. Bernard said very few It’s also becoming harder to whereas an immersion school student success French schools face. “Our territory is twice the size French board students live near preserve French culture, Mr. teaches French. For students in “Some of the issues we have of Belgium; we call it the 401,” their school and the distance Bernard said. French board schools, French By Crystal Crimi are certainly some of our stu- added Mr. Bernard. The board makes it hard for them to at- The task force includes mem- is intended to be their first lan- Staff Writer dents have to travel by school serves more than 7,000 students tend extracurricular activities. It bers of the community as anoth- guage and in most cases, they bus for quite some time,” said at 35 elementary schools and also creates high transportation er part of the solution because have to have one or both par- DURHAM — A permanent Jean Luc Bernard, director of eight high schools. The French costs, for which the local French it can help provide activities to ents speak French. task force is being set up to look education for Conseil Scolaire public high school for Oshawa public board does not receive keep students involved in the Mr. Bernard said he’s interest- into the unique challenges of Public De District Du Centre- students is in Toronto. enough funding, he said. language outside of school. With ed in seeing what challenge the Francophone student success. Sud-Ouest. Conseil Scolaire De District “Another issue is specifics influences such as technology task force wants to tackle first, With issues such as school The board has a school in Os- Catholique Centre-Sud, the with special services for stu- and music, it can be difficult to its recommendations for solu- bus transportation and retaining hawa, École élémentaire Anto- French Catholic board, also has dents with challenges,” said Mr. maintain a level of competency tions, and how the government Bernard. in speaking French, said Mr. will inform the community as a He said some community Bernard. whole on decisions it makes. It’s All About Saving Money! Major Retailer Clears Seasonal Inventory! Spring Themed Merchandise •Door A.J. Groen/ News Advertiser photo Hangings % Making wishes come true •Tabletop Accents PICKERING — Tracy Yorke reads a greeting card her daughter MacKenzie made. MacKenzie and her senior kindergarten classmates at Gandatsetiagon Public School made greeting cards that were printed and sold as •Interior OFF a fundraiser for the Children’s Wish Foundation’s, ‘Children Helping Children’ program. 60 Decor Regular Retail Prices Prices Ranging from 60¢ to $6.00 Thursday - Saturday •And More! Compare At $1.49 to $14.99 9 am - 6 pm 0ICKERINGGK Sunday Partners in Adventure since 1979 XZcigZ 10 am - 5 pm Double Instant Blow-Up Bed •74"x54"x5" Battery Operated (4D not incl.) Air “BIG 4 DAY OPEN HOUSE” bed with internal pump that inflates & deflates •Fully inflates in 3 minutes Bellow Pump BOTH LOCATIONS: THURSDAY, APRIL 20 - SUNDAY, APRIL 23 •Ideal for camping and cottage use High volume air flow SPECIAL EVENT PRICING & FINANCING inflates & deflates. $3999 $199 Compare At $74.99 Compare At $6.99 Isabella Euro-Top Tackle Carry Mattress & Storage Set •Queen Set Includes spincast reel with line, •10 Year Non Pro-Rated Warranty 2 piece fishing rod, pliers, line RV BUYERS •416, 6-Turn, Tempered Coil Innerspring clipper, tackle box & assorted CAN WIN UPTO •Fibre Pad tackle. $1000 INSTANT Insulator $ 95 •1.75" Ultra $ 99 SHOPPING Foam Topper 499 19 SPREE •Edge Supports Compare At $599.99 Compare At $34.99

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We’re lucky, we never had to face Finley Avenue), Ajax. ✦ Insurance from page A1 that.” Go Girls! is a partnership between the amount recovering the oil and cleaning the If someone were to slip and fall on a side- Ontario Physical and Health Education As- creek. walk, liability insurance would be used, he sociation, Parks and Recreation Ontario, the Now you can. Daffyd Roderick, a spokesman for Hydro said. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada and local The University of Ontario Institute of Technology is offering One, said the cost of the fine would come Mr. Presta pointed out each potential situ- agencies. University Preparation to mature students and secondary from the company’s general revenues. ation is different. For more information or to register, call school graduates. Rob Ford, the finance director for Ajax, “If someone were to get into an accident 905-428-1212. Programs begin April 28 and run through to July 28, 2006 said the Town has what’s called errors and with one of our big vehicles, insurance would at our Oshawa campus, located at 2000 Simcoe Street omissions insurance that could be used to cover it,” he said. “It falls under the insurance North. cover the cost of a fine. group and the Region pays for that. In this Subjects are equivalent to the Ontario new curriculum 12U “Errors and omissions insurance can come (water) case, it’s not covered by insurance.” GLASSES FOR credits and include: into play in certain circumstances. In our first The $33,000 went to the provincial Minis- THE WHOLE •English case, we look to insurance,” Mr. Ford said. try of the Attorney General. FAMILY •Biology If insurance doesn’t cover the cost, then “We’re trying to have the funds go to the •Chemistry 2 for 1 the money would come out of general oper- Ministry of the Environment and the money A.J. Groen/ News Advertiser photo Bill direct to Most •Physics Insurances and ating revenue, he stated. reinvested into the water system,” Mr. Presta Social Services •Advanced Functions and Introductory Calculus Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo •Geometry and Discrete Mathematics 3 LOCATIONS FOR QUALITY & CHOICE “There’s no really broad answer,” he stated. added. The Region’s water supply budget for 2006 There’s nothing to it AJAX OPTICAL 905 Heritage Market Square 683-7235 145 Kingston Rd. E., Unit 7 For more information, contact 905.721.3131 “It depends on the facts. Insurance is pret- totals about $71 million, with $31.8 million 905 Whipping them into shape PICKERING — The Dunbarton High School Magic Club held is first Magic Show last week, with members AJAX OPTICAL 683-2888 or e-mail [email protected]. ty broad based. It’s always the first place to for capital construction projects. The remain- showing of their talents for students. Dan Simmonds exhibited the magic of manipulation with this act. The 56 Harwood Ave. S. Ajax Plaza PICKERING OPTICAL 905 look is insurance. If not, it’s general operat- der goes to operations and maintenance. AJAX — Tracy Green walks their four whippets along Burcher Road with stepdaughters Christine and Amber Greenbury. show was a fundraiser to establish a magic library at the school and also for the school’s leadership class. 1360 Kingston Rd. Pickering (Hub Plaza) 839-9244 Tracy is a volunteer member with Whippet Rescue Canada and was enjoying the day with Ozzy, Mickey, Maggie and Monty. E nvironmental Saturday, April 22 – A ffairs W eek Ajax and Pickering’s Sunday, April 30 City of Pickering Events 20 Minute Makeover Town of Ajax Events Take Pride In Pickering Day • Saturday, April 29th Friday April 21st 2:00 pm Saturday April 22 Saturday April 29 Get outside and participate in the 20 minute clean up. Alex Robertson Park • 9 am to 12 noon. Spring Clean Up at Miller’s Creek Compost Giveaway/Blue Clean up around your business, school or 9:30 am Join the Frenchman’s Bay Project and Ontario Power Generation as they plant native trees and shrubs to neighbourhood. A little effort by a lot of committed Box and Composter Sale help naturalize Alex Robertson Park. Volunteer appreciation B.B.Q. to follow. All volunteers please call McLean Community Centre people will achieve amazing results. 8 am to 12 noon 905.420.4660 ext. 2212 to register. Gloves and bags supplied Ajax Community Centre Return of the Enviro Monsters • April 20 to 23. Child’s World Get all the info on your new Green Waste Bin The Enviro Monsters competition is back for 2006! Check out the student sculptures created from illegally 9:30 am to 1:30 pm Yellow Fish Road Program dumped waste and litter collected from local natural areas. Exhibits on display at Pickering Town Centre. McLean Community Centre Library Arts & Crafts, movies, puppets and Duffy Duck 11 am to 2 pm Royal Canadian Legion Get Ready...The Green Bins Are Coming In June! School children will paint yellow fi sh Check out the City’s website for dates and times of the upcoming four public information sessions. Sunday April 23 on catch basins to stop pollution * Illegal dumping E-Waste Collection Day Eyes on the Street * Vandalism 9 am to 12 noon STOP * Graffi ti McLean Community Centre Sunday April 30 Be Part of the Solution * Litter Residents are asked to bring Clean it Up! If you see a problem... call 1.877.420.4666 or report on line at cityofpickering.com/eyesonthestreet old electronic waste for 9 am to 12 noon recycling Rotary Park Sustainable Pickering Business, schools or organizations are encouraged to register with the Litter pick up along the lakefront and throughout The City of Pickering wants to become a leader in sustainable community development and has launched a Take a Hike City of Pickering at 1 877.420.4666 or the Town of Ajax at 905.619.2529. the natural forestation area bold plan to put it on this path for the future. Residents, if you are cleaning up your neighbourhood, you can simply place 10:30 am to 12 noon your bagged litter out with regular household garbage on your regular day. • How clean is our air? • How much renewable energy do we produce? McLean Community Centre Birds-of-a-Feather Gloves and special biodegradable litter bags can be picked up while • How many jobs are available for existing and future residents? Hike through Duffi ns Creek and Ajax north trail supplies last at participating Pizza Pizza and 10 am to 2 pm In order to ensure that our community has a bright future, providing benefi ts over the long term, the City of Tim Horton’s locations. Heritage Connection Durham Aviculturalist Society will Pickering is establishing benchmarking standards for sustainability in Pickering. Thanks to all the groups that have already registered to participate. have live birds on display 1 pm to 4 pm For more information log on to sustainablepickering.com or call 905.420.4660 ext. 2170 Pickering Village Community Centre For more information on these Help keep Ajax and Pickering Clean and Green! Walking tour of historic Pickering Village and and other Environmental activities go to For more information on these and other Environmental programs go to cityofpickering.com Duffi ns Watershed www.townofajax.com We Need Your Help to Preserve and Bring out the whole family to help keep Ajax Duffy says: Restore Pickering’s Natural Environment CLEAN & GREEN during Environmental Affairs Week, Get out Your Calendars and Get Involved! and all year long! Visit us at www.townofajax.com You can check out the “Green Pages” Don’t DUCK your in our Spring Summer Brochure Garbage bags, gloves and recycling bins are available from our Operations Centre, 491 McKenzie Ave., Ajax responsibility: Keep Ajax Visit the new Environmental Awareness pages at cityofpickering.com to fi nd out about Clean & Green upcoming events, program information, helpful links or to request educational resources 905-683-2951 P PAGE A6 ◆ NEWS ADVERTISER ◆ APRIL 19, 2006

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NEWS ADVERTISER EDITORIAL Metroland Durham Region Media Group Earth Day perfect Tim Whittaker Publisher [email protected] chance to clean up Joanne Burghardt Editor-in-Chief [email protected] h, spring is finally, truly here and the living is... well, dirty. Tony Doyle AWhile April showers may bring May flowers, the cruellest Managing Editor month also brings with it all the detritus stored up from a long [email protected] winter. It’s easy to see it out there -- all you have to do is look around Duncan Fletcher and the old coffee cups, chip bags and water bottles are piled up Director of Advertising in gutters, against chain-link fences and along creek beds. [email protected] But we can do something about it, because it is April and that means, appropriately enough, it’s time for a spring cleaning. Andrea McFater That’s why the annual Earth Day activities, now a staple of Retail Advertising Manager North American life for the past 36 years, are so timely. [email protected] The April 22 event allows us all to get out there and do what we can to clean up our little corner of the world. Eddie Kolodziejcak Festivities will be happening all over the region and a click of Classified Advertising a mouse can help you easily find out what’s going on. This news- [email protected] paper has Earth Day info and you can link to durhamregion.com and click on to municipal websites to make your way to a local Abe Fakhourie Earth Day activity in your neighbourhood. Distribution Manager Earth Day provides us with an annual reminder of our own [email protected] neglect of our environment. It’s easy to point an accusing finger at big business and gov- Lillian Hook ernment facilities which pour pollutants into our air, water and Office Manager earth. And, of course, those who pollute should take respon- [email protected] sibility for their actions and make every effort to clean up the mess. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Cheryl Haines However, as the old saying goes, when you point a finger at Composing Manager someone, there are three fingers pointing back at you. Region should pay Bryan Thompson, Accountability is para- [email protected] That means that, if we toss a wrapper out the car window or Ajax mount before the contracts fail to clean up after our pets or flick cigarette butts on to our own fines if guilty are signed. Janice O’Neil streets or sidewalks, we are guilty of mindless littering. Further, privatization has Composing Manager And we make the area we live in a public trash can. That’s just LHINs offer local the long-term effect of re- [email protected] wrong. To the editor: health-care control ducing workers’ wages, not We have to make an honest effort to live a litter-free existence. Re: ‘Region faces water a good thing, especially in [ Contact us ] That means recycling what we can, throwing into garbage cans charges,’ March 15. light of record household - To the editor: what belongs there and being responsible in public. The article about Durham debt and predicted gallop- News/Sales 905-683-5110 While you’re out there, take a picture of areas that need a missing taking water sam- It’s encouraging to read ing inflation. Classifieds 905-683-0707 thorough cleaning. Send your pictures of people cleaning up to ples is very interesting. that the newly created Local Corporate decisions tend Distribution 905-683-5117 [email protected] and we’ll publish them online My question is: If the Re- Health Integration Network to place money ahead of News Fax 905-683-0386 or in the newspaper. gion is convicted for failing (LHIN) plan will take most people, a fact of life to maxi- General Fax 905-683-7363 Earth Day offers a once-a-year opportunity to do our part. to take water samples, who health-care decision-mak- mize the bottom line. E-mail But, protecting our environment is something we must do pays for the fines? ing from the provincial to Some media reports sug- [email protected] every day of the year. Are we, the public, going the local level. gest one-third of our health- Web address to pay for this through our That’s a good move. care system is already priva- durhamregion.com water rates? But it raises questions tized. Fine, as long as the Mailing Address If that is the case, I resent about future privatization Ontario Health Insurance LICK AND AY 130 Commercial Ave., C S the fact that I/We must pay and outsourcing, which Plan (OHIP) will cover the for the fact that someone in LHINs intend to do. There cost and a dreaded (by Ajax, Ont. L1S 2H5 This Week’s Question: Will higher hydro rates change how the system was not able to could be pitfalls. some) two-tier system is not you use electricity? fulfil their work obligations. It’s a given that the short- incorporated. Publications Mail Sales Yes No I would like to see these age of doctors and nurses The LHIN initiative is Agreement Number 1332791 types of fines come out of will have to be addressed faced with a monumental [ Hours ] executive compensation or and funding procured. task. With 14 localized cells - Cast your vote online at some other compensation Privatization has risks. with porous borders, the fund so that the point is Witness the Hwy. 407 fiasco. plan could work. General office: infodurhamregion.com made: do your job. Corporate greed has driv- Let’s hope it’s achievable Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. I am fed up with the lack en toll rates up substantially and sustainable. of accountability in the pub- and the provincial govern- We will know better a year Distribution: Last Week’s Question: Do you intend to send a letter to lic sector and paying mul- ment is trying to regain some from now when it’s activat- Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. tiple times for someone to financial control through ed. Saturday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. our troops in Afghanistan? J. Gordon Neal do their job, salary-fines and the courts to prevent further [ About Us ] legal fees. gouging. Good luck. Whitby - Total votes: 270 The News Advertiser is one of the Yes 50% Metroland Printing, Publishing and : Distributing group of newspapers. No: 50% Sometimes you just gotta be a guy The News Advertiser is a member of the Ajax & Pickering Board of Trade, Ontario Community Newspa- There’s nothing like like “She’s gonna need a five/ per Assoc., Canadian Community IN THE COMMUNITY eighths hex head” or “Dam- Newspaper Assoc., and the Cana- work sounds to stir mit, she’s countersunk!” or dian Circulations Audit Board. Also the male soul “Lean on it! It ain’t got no a member of the Ontario Press friends!” Council, 2 Carlton St., Suite 1706, In spite of whatever per- Toronto, M5B 1J3, an independent s I write this, muffled ceived celebrity I may have, I organization that addresses reader male voices, metallic lead a very solitary life. complaints about member news- Aclunks and hammer Neil I drive alone, I audition papers.The publisher reserves the bangs are rising up from the alone, I write alone. I don’t right to classify or refuse any ad- basement. Crone have two or three buddies vertisement. Credit for advertise- I am having a new furnace squinting doubtfully over my ment limited to space price error installed. enter laughing shoulder at the keyboard and occupies. Editorial and Advertising I am very excited. offering sage opinions. content of the News Advertiser is As pathetic as that sounds, one. I’d have a special slot for That might be nice. copyrighted. Unauthorized repro- that’s the stage of life I have an eraser, maybe another for “I’d use a preposition there duction is prohibited. arrived at. spare diskettes, a penholder. pal. You try a double nega- [ Letters Policy ] Once I was turned on by It wouldn’t be as cool as the tive and she’ll blow up in your - late-night parties, rock and one’s the guys downstairs face.” We welcome letters that include roll and hot women, I am wear, but it’d still be cool. “You better shore up that name, city of residence and phone now jazzed by high efficiency I hear their drills now, their character arc, fella, and yer numbers for verification. Writers units. saws, their poetic cursing and plot’s got more loose ends are generally limited to 200 words OK, technically speaking, their laughter. than the cast of Hair.” and one submission in 30 days. We the experience might possi- They are probably telling Or, “You ask me, I’d go first decline announcements, poetry, bly be more interesting if the dirty jokes about unsavoury person singular. Active voice, open letters, consumer complaints, furnace was being installed women or maybe unsavoury you can’t go wrong. Narra- congratulations and thank you by bikini-clad babes, but that jokes about dirty women. tion’s for pussies.” notes. The editor reserves the Trevor Ramdhan/ citizenseye.com photo company was booked solidly Either way, I love that stuff Then again, maybe that right to edit copy for length, style through to next fall, so the too. would just be irritating as Remember when? and clarity. Opinions expressed by point is moot. Actors hardly ever get to hell. letter writers are not necessarily Nonetheless, I sit up here tell unsavoury stories about I guess some things are This Pickering scene was captured two weeks before Christmas and those of the News Advertiser. Due is one of many entries received in the Metroland Durham Region in my office, typing away, but women, mostly because there meant to be shared and oth- to the volume of letters, not all will Media Group’s Winter Wonderland photo contest. The winners will be desperately wanting to be are usually women around ers are not. announced this weekend. Watch the News Advertiser for the winning down there with “the guys.” and we are supposed to be Speaking of sharing, I’ll bet be printed. Fax: 905-683-0386; e- photo or log on to citizenseye.com. I saw them come in. sensitive and intelligent. the fellas are a little peckish. mail: tdoyle@ durhamregion.com. Saw them in their dirty Which is all well and good I should bring them down The newspaper contacts only those To see more photos from residents across baseball hats tilted at rakish but we are still men and men a snack. Like a tray of beef whose submissions have been cho- Durham and to submit your own, visit angles. need to behave badly from jerky. sen for publication. citizenseye.com, the Metroland Durham Region Their steel-toed boots, their time to time. Yeah... and maybe I’ll tell /4 &Media Group’s citizen submission website. The worn canvas pants. This is why we invented the one about the vacuum [ Proud Members Of ] page is dedicated to the submissions and - photos of readers from around Durham. And they had tool-belts too. fishing trips and poker nights cleaner salesman and the li- Scuffed leather tool-belts with and... furnace installations. brarian... and maybe they’ll useful items tucked into spe- Is it any wonder then that let me try on one of their tool- Do you have a photo to share with our readers? cially designed slots. I’m feeling this enormous belts. If you have an amusing, interesting, historic or scenic photo to share I love that stuff. gravitational pull to go down Durham resident Neil with the community we’d like to see it. Send your photo, along with a That’s the closest most guys there? Crone, actor-comic-writer, written description of the circumstances surrounding the photo (max. will ever get to wearing a hol- To stand shoulder to grimy saves some of his best lines ONTARIO PRESS COUNCIL 80 words) identifying the people in the photo and when it was taken ster. shoulder with other men, for his columns. to: The News Advertiser, 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax, ON, L1S 2H5. Or, If they designed a leather staring at a shared problem. Follow Neil’s BLOG e-mail photos to [email protected]. tool-belt for writers, I’d have To rub my chin and say stuff drinfo.ca/croneblog.html P PAGE 7 ◆ NEWS ADVERTISER ◆ April 19, 2006 Vendors, Walk It Off Crafters, Buskers Tuesday, April 25, 7:30 pm & Volunteers Free Walking Clinic for June 10 & 11, 2006. presented by the Running Room Contact the Committee today at Pickering Recreation Complex frenchmansbayfestival.com 905.683.6582 905.420.2222 cityofpickering.com 24 Hour Access 905.420.4660 ATTEND PUBLIC MEETINGS AT CITY HALL DATE MEETING TIME 15th Annual Family Festival Apr. 20 Statutory Public Information Meeting 7:00 pm With the warmer weather fast approaching, Apr. 24 Executive Committee Meeting 7:30 pm the City of Pickering reminds all cat and June 10 & 11, 2006 Apr. 26 Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting 7:00 pm dog owners to clean up after their pet. Accepting Applications Apr. 26 Committee of Adjustment 7:00 pm By removing and disposing any excrement online for: May 01 Management Forum 1:30 pm *Vendors May 04 Pickering Advisory Committee 7:00 pm left by a cat or dog, you are not only on Race Relations & Equity helping to keep our City clean but are *Crafters All meetings are open to the public. For meeting protecting both people and pets from *Volunteers details call 905.420.2222 or visit our website being exposed to unnecessary disease. *Buskers For information contact the 2006 INTERIM TAX NOTICE Frenchman’s Bay Committee Second Instalment of the www.frenchmansbayfestival.com 2006 INTERIM PROPERTY TAX BILL is due for payment April 27, 2006

If you have not received your Tax Notice, please telephone the Civic Complex at 905.420.4614 (North Pickering 905.683.2760) or Toll Free 1.866.683.2760. Our office hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday.

Questions regarding your property assessment?

• Please note that property assessment is the responsibility of the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation elebratio (MPAC) and that all assessment related inquiries should In C n of be directed to them at 1.866.296.6722.

• Additional information regarding property assessment can be found on MPAC’s website: www.mpac.ca APR m IL 21st at 2:00p Tired of standing in line to pay your taxes? Spring is here and it's time to lend a hand Gloves and special to clean up Pickering. Get outside and participate biodegradable litterbags in the 20-minute clean up at 2:00pm on Friday, can be picked up while Please note that the City of Pickering offers the following supplies last at participating April 21st. Pizza Pizza & Tim Hortons payment options and encourages you to try these convenient locations in addition to the Clean up around your business, school or locations listed below: alternatives. You can pay your taxes: neighbourhood. A little effort by a lot of Pickering Civic committed people will achieve amazing results. Complex • At participating financial institutions. Please allow five One The Esplanade Businesses, schools or organizations Pickering Recreation days before the due date for your payment to reach our are encouraged to register with the Complex Customer Care Centre toll free at 1867 Valley Farm Rd. 1.877.420.4666. Registering allows office. Note: Your tax account is credited when Pickering Public the City's staff to deliver clean up Libraries payment is received at our office, not the day supplies to you and haul away the Central Branch funds are withdrawn from your bank account. litter you collected. One The Esplanade Claremont Branch Residents, if you are cleaning 4941 Old Brock Rd. up your neighbourhood, you • By mail. To avoid the late payment penalty fee, please Greenwood Branch can simply place your bagged litter 3540 Westney Rd. ensure that your tax payment is mailed five days before out with regular household garbage on your regular Petticoat Creek Branch the due date. Cheques post-dated for the due date are collection day. 470 Kingston Rd. West acceptable. Note: Your account is credited when Whitevale Branch payment is received at our office, not the post- 475 Whitevale Rd. marked date.

• The “outside” drop box during or after business hours at the City municipal building on or before the due date. 20-Minute • By telephone/computer banking. Please check with Pickering your financial institution for details. Please allow five days before the due date for your payment to reach our office. Note: Your tax account is credited when Makeover payment is received at our office, not the day The City of Pickering thanks the proud sponsors of the 20-Minute Pickering Makeover. funds are withdrawn from your bank account.

Failure to receive a Tax Notice does not reduce YOUR Kindly recycle this responsibility for the payment of taxes and penalty. poster on April 22nd.

A late payment fee of 1.25% is added to any unpaid taxes on the first day of default and on the first day of each month, as long as the taxes remain unpaid. The penalty and interest rates are set by City by-laws, pursuant to the Ontario Municipal Act. The City does not have the authority to waive penalty and interest charges.

Outdoor Fireplaces– Use Prohibited

Outdoor style fireplaces currently sold in the Pickering area such as the “Back Yard Max” (a steel firebox with a screened opening and short vent stack) and the “Chiminea” (a large clay fire pot with an opening for a fuel load and a short vent stack) are not permitted to be used in the City of Pickering.

These units have been designed to be used as open-air burning appliances. Open air burning is not permitted within the City of Pickering and is enforceable under Ontario Fire Code Article 2.6.3.4. The maximum fine for contravention of the Ontario Fire Code is $25,000 or one year in jail, or both.

Concerns regarding the use of these devices include: injury to persons coming into contact with the Register Now! Eve appliances hot surfaces, fire exposure hazards from sparks/embers for both the users and neighbours Take Pride in Pickering Day property and adjacent trees, grass and weeds. The After a long, cold winter spring is finally here! Join the Frenchman’sChildren's Bay P use of these devices will generate needless alarms Project and Ontario Power Generation as we celebrateThursday, Take Pride April in 20t Pickering Day. We will be planting native trees and shrubs to help natural- Friday, April 2 for the City of Pickering Fire Services. Registration Has Begun... ize Alex Robertson Park. All volunteers are invited to our Volunteer Ap- Sign up Today! preciation Barbeque at the Frenchman’s Bay YachtMonay, Club. April 24 Tue For further information please contact 5 Simple Ways to Register Go ahead, make a difference! Pickering Fire Services at 905.420.4628, or, Storytime @ 9:3 Tele-Reg from Home, Fax, Mail, In Person, or Drop-off Saturday April 29 at Alex Robertson Park, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm email [email protected] Call 905.420.4621 for Registration Information Please call to register: 905.420.4660 ext. 2212 Central L for more information about fire safety. cityofpickering.com Frenchman’s Bay Watershed Rehabilitation Project ww A/P PAGE A8 ◆ NEWS ADVERTISER ◆ APRIL 19, 2006 TRENDset GM sales behind the industry pack First quarter numbers A LARGER PIECE OF THE PIE up for all but GM Sales comparison In 2005, Durham Region’s Planning Department issued build- ing permits with a total construction value of $1.6 billion — an By Izabela Jaroszynski increase of 19.5 per cent over the previous year. Compared Staff Writer Number on the bar indicates March 2006 sales. to other municipalities in the GTA, Durham experienced the DURHAM — The arrow indicates percentage change from March 2005. greatest increase in value. Even though the total value of As the auto industry gears up building permits in the GTA decreased, Durham’s growth for the upcoming spring sales season, early caused its share of the construction value pie to rise, going figures show positive signs for all auto manu- GM 44,340 from 9.9 per cent in 2004 to 12.2 per cent last year. facturers except General Motors. While overall auto sales and leases of new Ford 21,355 Share of Total Building Permit Value in the GTA vehicles for the first quarter of 2006 jumped by 2.6 per cent from the same period last year Peel 31.9% DaimlerChrysler 19,330 2004: 13.2 billion -- with domestics Ford and DaimlerChrysler Toronto both making significant gains -- sales for GM 28.4% slid by 8.5 per cent. Toyota 17,007 Halton 10.4% But it’s not all bad news at General Motors, the company insists. Honda 14,001 No change Marc Comeau, vice-president of sales at Durham 9.9% GM Canada, said that sales of the company’s Yo rk 19.4% Mazda Oshawa-made vehicles are doing well. 7,004 2005: 12.8 billion Halton 11.7% Peel 18.5% “Our core, high-volume vehicles like the Pontiac G6 (made in the U.S.) and Chevrolet Hyundai 6,002 Sources: Toronto Impala (Oshawa built) continued to see dou- respective auto companies Durham 12.2% 34.6% ble digit growth,” he said in a press release. Figures released by GM show sales of the Yo rk 23.1% G6 and Impala are up by 47 and 33 per cent These numbers, however, don’t stack up no changes in March sales over the same Source: respectively. In addition, sales of Oshawa- to the competition. Both Ford and Daim- month in 2005. Durham Region Planning Department built 1500 Series crew cabs also continue to lerChrysler saw overall sales increase in Mr. Comeau said that GM’s future strategy increase with combined volume for Silverado March and major offshore auto makers Toyo- is to reduce its reliance on the less profitable and Sierra up 4.5 per cent in March and first ta, Mazda, and Hyundai all recorded double- daily rental portion of its fleet business and Note quarter volume up 23 per cent. digit increases. Only Honda Canada reported instead focus on growing the retail side. ‘The increase is basically due to the strong growth that we’ve experienced in Durham Region. Most of that growth is driven by residential development since we have the lowest housing prices in the GTA.’ Terrorism discussion the focus of Canadian Club meeting tonight — Andrew Doersam, DURHAM — Durham Region Planning Department The Canadian Club of Durham The meeting will be attended by guest speak- Inn, 1011 Bloor St. E., beginning at 6:30 p.m. Region will highlight the issue of terrorism at a er John Thompson, president of the Mackenzie Tickets are $27 for club members and $32 for dinner meeting tonight (April 19). Institute. It will be held at the Oshawa Holiday guests. Call Marion Bryant at 905-723-6645.

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DURHAM — Motor City Cat Club By Crystal Crimi Staff Writer of Oshawa is hosting its annual Championship Cat Shows on Satur- DURHAM — Every name equals a day, April 29, and Sunday, April 30. story on the new wall of recognition The cat shows are open to the and memoriam at Durham College. public and are at the Whitby Curl- On April 12, the college unveiled its ing Club, 815 Brock St. N. in Whitby, new recognition and in-memoriam each day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. wall to honour retirees and those who Adults and kittens, purebreds and died while employed at the school. household cats will be judged, and “For some, 200 names is nothing, but a presentation on different breeds of for me, it’s like a bunch of stories,” said cats will also take place. veteran employee Bruce Bunker, direc- A king and queen of the household tor of special projects. pets and best kitten and best cat will The new addition to the college is be named. located on the east wall of the main Admission to each show is $5 for Walter Passarella / News Advertiser photo entrance to the Gordon Willey building, Retired employees, from left, Judy Allen, Joyce Parker, Floria Darch and Gladys Smithson find their names on the new recognition adults, and $4 for seniors and stu- near where the purple pit was located and in-memoriam wall at Durham College. It is a salute to former college faculty and staff. dents. when the college building first opened, Children under five will be admit- said Mr. Bunker. tempting to escape. about a year ago by a retired teacher said. Adding it to the Gordon Willey ted free. “Personally, I’ve been here 36 years, About 60 former teachers attended as a way to honour those who have building has changed the feel of the For more information and pricing, I’ve seen most of the people who have Wednesday’s unveiling of the wall, an come and gone over the college’s al- place for Mr. Bunker. contact Diane Miller at 905-723-7410 been here, I’ve seen a lot of it all,” said event that included a slideshow with most 40 years. As for the memoriam “It’s great for me to see their names or go to www.geocities.com/motor- Mr. Bunker. pictures from the past and a light buf- portion of the wall, Mr. Bunker said the because you forget,” he said. citycats/shows.htm. He recalled the funny story of a stu- fet. school started recognizing those who dent smashing a cream pie into a pro- “Everyone had some funny stories,” died during their service with a garden fessor’s face, unaware the professor was said Mr. Bunker. and monument a few years ago. But the CALL SPRING SHOES ARRIVING a marathon runner. “It was kind of like a cocktail party garden kept getting moved during con- US AT: “The person didn’t do their research,” where everyone was mixing and min- struction at the facility and the names he laughed, adding the teacher had no gling and working around the room.” were outgrowing the monument. 905-683-5110 trouble catching up to the student at- The idea for the wall was introduced The new wall cost about $1,500 he ¤ !.4)342%33

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PICKERING — A Pickering hockey player has earned a tryout contract with Skate Canada Pickering Skating Club held its biannual ice show at the an American Hockey League team. Pickering Recreation Complex, with two performances on Saturday of The AHL’s Bridgeport Sound Tigers, ‘Dreaming of a Cruise’. Clockwise from left, members of the Precious the top affiliate Gems group perform a number. Guest singer Pascale Bernier sings of the National the national anthem as she opens the ice show. Pirates Dante Sellitto Hockey League’s and John Tennant duel it out over stolen treasure. Rachel Degenstein New York Island- performs in the Sail Away Party number. The show contained a number ers, announced of guest performances, including one from former Olympian Donald it has signed for- Jackson. ward Jeff Miles to Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photos a contract. Miles, 24, was enjoying a solid season with the East Coast Hockey League’s Jeff Miles (ECHL) Columbia Inferno this year, leading the team in scoring with 29 goals and 39 assists. He also spent time with the ECHL’s Utah Five Pickering Athletic Centre gymnasts off to Elite Ontario Grizzlies this season. The 6-foot, 190-pounder split last season between the AHL’s Manchester T ara Swami to compete Monarchs and the ECHL’s Reading Roy- als. in national open category Miles turned pro in 2004 with the AHL’s Norfolk Admirals after a four-year PICKERING — A quintet of gym- collegiate career (2000-04) with the nasts from the Pickering Athletic Cen- University of Vermont Catamounts of tre will vie for provincial supremacy Hockey East. at the Elite Ontario meet in Caledonia Miles was chosen 268th overall, in this month. the ninth round, by the Chicago Black- hawks in the 2001 NHL Entry Draft. The Elite Ontario championships is for older and high-calibre gymnasts. This year, it’s hosted by the Grand [ Boxing ] River Gymmies Gymnastics Club at the Haldimand County Caledonia Centre in Caledonia from April 21 to Ajax’s Killaby 23. stung in first The Pickering club is sending Al- bout in Toronto exandra Clayton and Emily Towers in the level 7 ages 12 and 13 group, Shan- non Riches in the level 8 12-13 group, AJAX — An Ajax boxer came up Maya Swami in the level 8 10-11 group short in his first career bout at the an- and Tara Swami in the national open nual KO King Boxing Club competition in category. Riches and Maya Swami are Toronto recently. making their first appearances at Elite Garrett Killaby, 13, known as ‘The Ontario. Killer Bee’, was the lone representative from Tiller’s Boxing Club. Killaby entered Pickering Athletic Centre head the ring against KO King’s Tyler Clemens, coach Andrew Taylor says qualifying 13, in the 108-pound novice bout. for Elite Ontario is a feat unto itself, Despite holding an edge on his op- as the gymnasts have to compete at ponent through the first round and into three qualifying meets, with the aver- the second, Killaby was caught by a solid age scores of two meets determining blow by Clemens, thus resulting in a which gymnasts make the grade. standing eight count by the referee, who Although it’s extremely competi- later stopped the bout. tive to earn a spot in Elite Ontario, Tiller’s will have three boxers - Taylor says he has high hopes for all - Eleazar ‘Chico’ Caracas, Mohammed five gymnasts to post solid scores and Awad and Brock Arthur -- at the Sully’s possibly score a podium finish. Boxing Club boxing card in Mississauga on Saturday. “We do have high expectations for Head coach Chris Tiller also hopes them and they’ll do well,” he says. Ron Pietroniro /News Advertiser photo to have several boxers involved in the All five train upwards of 18 hours upcoming Ray McGibbons Gloves event, each week in preparation for Elite The Pickering Athletic Centre will send five gymnasts to the Elite Ontario provincial meet in Caledonia, starting this Friday, April 21. Clockwise from left are Shannon Riches, Tara Swami, Alexandra Clayton and Maya Swami. In the middle is Emily Towers. hosted by the St. Catharines Boxing Ontario, says Taylor. Club, from April 28 to 30. Blow the whistle on your coach!

Event Pr cial ese e nte Sp d b The News Advertiser is looking for the best minor sports coach in Ajax and Pickering. If your coach went above A y and beyond and left a lasting impression on you and your team during the winter sporting season, let us know. Send us a 200-word letter detailing why he or she should be the News Advertiser’s Fall-Winter Coach of the Year. D p u Metroland u r The winning coach receives a pizza party for his or her team. E-mail entries to [email protected]. h ro am G R ia egion Med P PAGE B2 ◆ NEWS ADVERTISER ◆ APRIL 19, 2006 Ajax Former Ranger at Heart and Stroke fundraiser DURHAM — The Heart and Stroke caster for Hockey Night in Canada for 25 Foundation of Ontario, Durham Region years and an inductee to the Hockey Hall office is gearing up for its annual Fit for of Fame, and left-winger Pete Conacher. Heart event, The Roger Weir Memorial A silent auction is at the Iroquois men’s Hockey for Heart tournament. Sports Complex, followed by old-timer The one-day tournament on Saturday, autograph session between 3 and 4 p.m. April 22 is at the Iroquois Sports Com- The tournament will be capped by the plex in Whitby and The Legends Centre all-star game, beginning at 5:15 p.m. hoops in Oshawa. This year, Jeff Beukeboom, a In 1993, Roger Weir died from a mas- former New York Rangers defenceman sive heart attack while playing hockey. and four-time Stanley Cup winner, plays In 1994, son Rob brought old friends and on the old-timers team against a team of relatives together in a game of remem- the top 20 individual fundraisers. Other brance for Roger. Since then, the Weir final a hockey greats on the old-timers team tournament has grown to 30 teams and, include Brian McFarlane, former sports- this year, the goal is to raise $66,000.

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PICKERING — The Pickering Panthers Le- on’s Furniture minor peewee ‘A’ rep hockey team ended the season in style by winning the Pickering Hockey Association ‘A’ Tournament title. The first tournament victory of the year capped a successful season where the young Panthers won the Lakeshore League and ad- vanced to the OMHA semifinals before bowing out to New Tecumseh. The final pitted Pickering against St. Thomas, with the Panthers eking out a narrow 1-0 win. Steven Hann sealed the title by converting a pass from Darren Binder for the game winner. Josh Leon also earned an assist. Seconds earlier, the Panthers averted disaster, as Cameron Elwood scooped the puck from the Pickering goal line. Cooper Gibbins earned the shutout. Gibbins was the tournament’s most valuable John Giardino/ citizenseye.com photo player, while team captain Mike Giardino led all The Pickering Panthers Leon’s Furniture minor peewee ‘A’ hockey team captured the Pickering Hockey Association ‘A’ Tournament crown recently, defeating St. Thomas in the final. scorers racking up 14 points in six games. In the semifinal, Pickering downed Walden, 5-2, in the hardest-hitting game the Panthers backstopped the win. ter-finalist Welland. Giardino registered a goal have been in all year. Giardino posted a five- In round-robin play, the Panthers went un- and three assists. Linemates Keaton Eldridge point game, including two goals. Eldridge also defeated, posting a 2-0-1 record to win their and Bianchi also lit it up once each. Eldridge added two goals, while Binder rounded out the division and advance to the quarter finals. added two assists and Bianchi chipped in with scoring. Robert Bianchi had two assists and The Panthers defeated Stouffville 4-2 in Game one. Leon and Binder scored the other Panther Leon had one. Goalie Peter Nicol made the big 1. Giardino potted a hat trick and Mitchell Con- goals. Other assists went to Sanderson, Stork, saves to earn the win. roy scored the other. Lucas Stork, Elwood, Blake Labricciosa and Hann. Gibbins earned the win. Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo The Panthers faced arch-rival Whitby in the Sanderson, Matthew Yarde and Leon all earned Defenceman Christian Bentley and forward quarter-final, winning 6-4. Six different players assists. Gibbins was solid between the pipes. Connor Bess made their presence felt when the Zach on attack scored, with defenceman Travis DeLuca notch- In Game 2, the Panthers let victory slip away games got physical. Defensive call-up Brendan ing the winner. Binder and Hann each recorded with only 20 seconds left and settled for a 2-2 tie Kirkup held his own filling in for three games. PICKERING — Zachary Fiume of the Pickering Panthers a goal and two assists. Giardino had a goal with Fort Erie. Hann and Conroy scored, while Dave Nicol coaches the team, assisted by minor atom ‘A’ team moves the puck out of his zone against and an assist. Eldridge and Bianchi scored the Darren Binder, Labricciosa and Sanderson as- John Giardino and Dave Binder. Ray Gibbins is the Southpoint Capitals from Windsor at the recent Pickering other Panther goals. Jordan Labricciosa, Blake sisted. Nicol made several clutch saves. the goalie coach; Marco Bianchi and Tim Sand- Hockey Association ‘A’ Tournament. Southpoint won 2-1. South- Sanderson and Elwood each earned two assists, In a must-win Game 3, the Panthers clawed erson rotate trainer duties. Barb Conroy is the point was the eventual division winner, defeating Woodstock 3-2 Conroy and DeLuca had one apiece. Gibbins out a convincing 6-2 victory over OMHA quar- manager. in the final.

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Ajax defends position, wants to funds, intended only for programming, not an area ‘open lines of communication’ where DWAC needs assistance. “They’re making us basically a branch of the rec- reation department,” she says. By Mike Ruta Ms. Littlefield notes a number of municipalities News Editor in Durham and elsewhere support the operation of DURHAM — The Durham West Arts Centre isn’t arts centres. And, while Pickering has been “much fading into the mist, but into cyberspace. more supportive” of DWAC’s vision, understand- Trillium Foundation grant funding for the group, ing that the future arts complex would be a major aiming to create a multi-faceted arts centre in economic attraction, she says that level of support Pickering or Ajax, ended in March. And, with the doesn’t exist in Ajax. City of Pickering and the Town of Ajax balking at a That being said, she says DWAC wants to con- $90,000 request from DWAC for the current year, tinue working with both municipalities. changes are in the wind. Ajax Ward 3 Local Councillor Joanne Dies, who But, Angie Littlefield, DWAC’s executive director, sits as an Ajax representative on the DWAC board, says that doesn’t mean DWAC is folding its tent. She says she and the rest of council recognize the need is on a mission to see the centre built. for and support a future arts centre. She has some “I, personally, won’t bow out before I have this criticisms of her own, however, where DWAC is established,” she says. concerned. A six-month transition plan is in place. DWAC’s “I think we have to work better on this partner- current digs on Old Kingston Road are up for sale ship and open up the lines of communication,” she and the group is looking for free space. Still, a full says. “If you want public funding, you have to have slate of programming is set for the year. And there’s public input.” the new cyber gallery, where artists’ works are dis- It’s not Ajax’s fault that DWAC’s funding has dried played by accessing a link on the DWAC website. up, she says. And, before the Town commits any As well, DWAC has formed a foundation to cover all funding, it has to consider the roughly 90,000 citi- the fundraising work required to see the arts centre zens of the municipality. come to fruition. It has an estimated cost of $20 mil- “We have to be able to justify the expenditure and lion and DWAC wants to see it built in 10 years. the benefits to this community,” Coun. Dies says. Ms. Littlefield, with supporters including Uni- She says DWAC has done “a very good job of versity of Ontario Institute of Technology president establishing itself and promoting the arts.” Council Gary Polonsky, asked Ajax and Pickering councils was concerned, however, that after its first year in for $90,000 each to make up its lost operating fund- existence, DWAC had not begun working on its ing. The municipalities have each provided $50,000 foundation, getting the ball rolling toward the build- over the last two years. Pickering has budgeted ing of the centre. $25,000 for DWAC in 2006, as has Ajax, with the lat- “You’ve really got to have the support and the ter requiring DWAC to make individual requests to awareness in the community to keep you going and access the funding, available only for Ajax-specific that was a concern,” says Coun. Dies. initiatives. Instead, she believes DWAC was counting on Ms. Littlefield says Ajax in particular is not seeing support from Pickering and Ajax. She agrees with the big picture when it comes to DWAC’s goal, the Ms. Littlefield that DWAC needed the extra year to creation of a centre that would serve west Durham, make itself known in the community, but Coun. the entire region and beyond. Comments from Dies suggested it wasn’t an either-or scenario. Ward 4 local Councillor Pat Brown at budget time, “While you’re doing that, you work on the foun- who said, “Are we responsible for Durham arts? No, dation,” she says. we’re responsible for Ajax arts,” underscored the Coun. Dies believes the programming the centre point for her. has offered for the last two years took up a lot of Ms. “It’s a lack of vision because there are no arts cen- Littlefield’s time, taking it away from the foundation tres that just serve their municipality,” Ms. Littlefield aspect of DWAC’s mission. Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo says. “Are they going to ask for driver’s licences at the The future centre got a boost recently when door?” Pickering Mayor Dave Ryan pledged $50,000 from Janet David signs a letter of support for the Durham West Arts Centre at a recent event. She says DWAC likely won’t try and access the his mayor’s gala this year. , presented by: what s it 3rd Annual FREE all about? ADMISSION GRANDGRAND PRIZEPRIZE 50+ DRAWSDRAWS her SHOW A MAG-nificent News-azine Spring into Action 2 days of fun! Thursday, May 4 & Friday, May 5 her is dedicatedhr to inspiring the “lighter her side” of life. If it isn’t fun, it’s not for her. This 10 am - 4 pm magnifi cent feature,her aimed at woman of all ages, will provide your business with a Thursday, May 4th fun and entertaining environment for your 11:00 am & 1:00 pm Friday, May 5th • 11:00 pm advertising message. 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(647)866-7405 ping/schools (416)893-5690 Is interested in service oriented or 416-878-6016 (cell) utilities or $800 inclusive. No week anytime until September. FIXER UPPER FREE RECORDED MSG. NEAR 401/PARK - Small 2-bed- smoking/pets. (905)837-5146 Fully-equipped townhouse, ac- AJAX immaculate legalized 2 room apt. in legal triplex. Large PICKERING - bottom of Liver- 1-800-605-4217 bed. basement apt. Private side commodates 10 people. individuals with previous yard, private entrance, $740/in- pool, newly renovated 2-storey 4- $200/night/taxes included. 1-416- "Bargains" 24hrs./day patio & entrance. Laundry, clusive. Available immediately. PORT PERRY, Walk to Lake Scugog. Enjoy a peaceful, bedroom, beautiful familyroom & 528-2920 hospitality experience These homes parking, $825/inclusive. No 905-668-6700 or 905-721-8009. livingroom, large fenced yard, pets/smoking. Avail. immediately. beautiful town. Extra large 3 bdr. need work approx, 1200sq.ft in a well kept, pool, much more $1400+utilities. Please respond to: KINGSVIEW on Balsam Lake (905)686-2685 NORTH Oshawa - 2 bedroom, (905)420-5152 Free computer- Waterfront Community. Western quiet 3 story apt. Balcony, [email protected] May and June lst. 3 bedroom parking, storage, Security Video. exposure, sandy beach, boat AJAX LARGE ONE BEDROOM June lst. Clean, family building. PICKERING - BUNGALOW. 3+2 ized list with pic- slips, clubhouse. Fully serviced basement apartment. Separate No dogs. Call 905-985-3406, or fax to 905-631-7010 Heat, hydro and two appliances 905-430-7816 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, fin. tures condominium lots from $235,000 (1) 3-BDRM & 1 BACHELOR entrance, parking, new open con- included. Pay cable, parking and basement, w/separate entrance. 2 COTTAGES FOR RENT.2- and cottages from $499,000. Call APT Oshawa north, small quiet cept, gas fireplace. $860/month laundry facilities. (905) 723-2094 5 appliances, c/a, large fenced Bedroom, 3pc. bath, 45 min. N/E No telephone calls please of properties Keri at (416) 495-7050 for private building, appliances, laundry fa- inclusive. Available immediately. PORT WHITBY 1722/1724 Duffe- of Peterborough, Kasshabog rin St. Newly renovated spacious, yard. Avail. immediately. $1500+. from $170,000. appointment. cilities, parking, utilities included, 905-619-0393. NORTH OSHAWA, 1-bedroom & First/last. Call 416-487-6319. Lake, $500/week. Canoe/paddle www.hiltongardenajax.com www.kaitlingroup.com avail. May 1st, $970 & $575. 905- 2-bedrooms. Available May/June boat, (extra for boat and moto). 2-bedrooms for rent. Includes $895/mo. Laundry, parking, walk No Investors 436-9785. AJAX, Harwood/Bayly, bachelor utilities, fridge, stove, parking. 1-800-461-7621; 705-745-7975. We thank all applicants for their interest, bsmt apt., sep. entrance, satellite, to GO, 401/Brock St. Near sports PICKERING,Bayly/West Shore, a Please Move in Bonus - 1 month free arena, shopping. 1-800-693-2778 perfect 3 bedroom,bungalow, however, only those selected will be contacted (1) BEAUTIFUL LARGE Legal parking, fireplace, $725/month rent!! Call 905-579-9777. all inclusive. No dogs. Avail. im- near lake, main floor only, appli- Free recorded Couritce basement apt. Separate QUIET BRIGHT 2-bdrm bsmt apt. ances, own laundry, parking. entrance, appliances, sunny mediately. Call Ralph after 1 p.m. NORTH OSHAWA, Large 1-bed- message (905)426-8052 Parking, laundry. No smoking. Avail. now, $1325 inclusive, Con- COOK - Experienced for Whitby FOR SALE OR LEASE kitchen/dining/livingroom, park- room apt. in raised bungalow. Simcoe/Taunton, Oshawa. Avail. dolynn Management (905)428- location. Greek Canadian cuisine. 1-800-417-7295 2250sq.ft. M1A prestige industri- ing. No smoking/pets. $750 inclu- Gas fireplace, tile kitchen & bath- immediately. $850/mo inclusive. 9766. 2004 FLEETWOOD/COLEMAN, Busy breakfast weekends.. Per- al. 2100 Forbes St., Unit 3, Whit- sive, May 1st. (905)440-4961 AJAX/PICKERING, Bright 1- room, laundry. Double door walk- Tacoma, camper trailer, 12 ft., ID#7048 bdrm walk-out bsmt, c/a, First/last, references. (905)619- manent, full & part time positions by.Call (905)436-9613 [email protected] out to private garden patio, 2-car 1385 WHITBY, TAUNTON ANDER- like new, sleeps 10, fridge, stove, available. Call 905-666-2811 or $675/mo plus; Parking. New parking. Available immediately. furnace, sink, water tank. pro- ADVERTISING SALES. $3,200- Visit: www large 1-bedroom $700+ inclusive. SON, very large secluded, 4 bed- $4000/month. Appointments pro- fax resume: 905-427-5930. 1 & 2 BEDROOM basement apts. $785/inclusive. First/last/referenc- SPRING IS HERE! 13th MONTH rooms, park like setting, shows pane, many extras, $11,500. 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Great exposure, ideal for smoking/pets. 416-899-9582. $745+hydro($50/mo) immediate- Grandview/Olive area. $800/in- amenities. Call us TODAY! 1- Cottages for rent. Season boat person to: The Waltzing Weasel, doctor, dental, legal, real estate clusive. Fireplace, c/air, avail. 866-601-3083 or (905)438-1971 WILSON/OLIVE -two plus one slips for rent 1-877-887-2550 1437 King St. East, Courtice ly., 1-bedroom $645/inclusive, im- office. Plenty of parking. Available 1 BED. APT. Simcoe S. Oshawa. mediately & June 1st. Immacu- May 1st. First/last/references re- www.apartmentsinontario.com bedroom bungalow, living room www.sandybeachtrailercourt.com May 1st. Phillip (905)837-1111, Clean, fridge & stove incl., sep. late, well-maintained, nice, bright. quired. NO pets/smoking. and dining room, new kitchen, after 7pm 905-420-9141. entrance. Close to 401, bus stop. (905)725-0715 UXBRIDGE NEW! Town- hardwood and ceramic floors, a/c, CASTLETON HILLS RV PARK - MASSEY'S RESTAURANT re- FIXER UPPERS Laundry, small building Bus-stop SALES HELP required for health Laundry facilities. Avail. May 1st. at door. First/last, 1-parking. No house/Apartments, air condi- gas furnace, fenced backyard. Are looking for a seasonal site or quires a full time cook, full "Bargains" $575/mo. + hydro. 905-666-4670 ONE BEDROOM newly renovat- tioned, 4 appliances, patio/gar- First/last/references. No pets overnight camping? Come and store. 30-40 hours/week. Health availability required. Please apply pets. 905-668-1946 knowledge required. Bring re- These homes need ed basement, bright, spacious, den, parking, storage. 905-852- $1150 per month + utilities. visit our park, a gem in the hills of within, with resume to 774 Liver- 4pc bath, cable, sep. entrance, 4777. Available May 1st. 1987 Caprice Castleton. Trailers for sale, close sume in person: Your Good pool Rd. S., Pickering work. 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(905)723-0977 painted with balcony. Close to attached garage. From SWIMMING POOL required for practice in Oshawa list of area home sales 2-1/2 baths, walkout fireplace, $750/mo inclusive. basement, deck, equipped, good location. For in- $1075+25% utilities. No bus, shopping, all utilities includ- $1250/month + utilities. Call Bob OPENING! Centre Galleria. Call Connie 905- and current listings. formation call (905)623-4172 Avail. May 1st. No dogs. pets/smoking. 905-619-3650 or ed. Aval. now. First/last/no pets. (905)706-6731 Durham Pool Services 434-8911 or deliver resume to Free recorded fireplace, eat-in First/last. (905)213-6593. 647-496-9957. Tony or Si. OSHAWA (2) 2-bedrooms. Bachelor $700; 1-bed. $800; 2- suite 150. message. kitchen. Like New PROMOTE your business oppor- Renovated balcony, parking, bed. $900. 905-767-2565. 3 BED TOWNHOUSE Whitby – *Swimming Pool $208,000 tunity to over 4 million adult read- 1-BDRM BSMT, Hwy CLEAN 2-BED. APT. on quiet laundry $795 & $825. 3-bdrm, Brock St / Rossland, Large *Open/Close X-RAY TECHNOLOGIST. 1-888-599-0098 ers in South Central Ontario. #2/Westney, Ajax. Fireplace, court. Wilson/Shakespeare area. near Oshawa Centre, hardwood WHITBY CENTRAL, Large 2 rooms, 2.5 bath, CAC, 5 appli- MRT(R). Temporary full time po- and use Call R. Lebskin Book your advertisement in over parking, laundry, avail. immedi- Private entrance, parking. Fresh floors. $1095 inclusive. bedroom, quiet small building no ances, Parking. Near Amenities. *Great Prices! sition June through August, and ID#1041 24hr/day Mincom 80 Metroland community newspa- ately. No smoking/pets. $800/mo paint, new carpets, no pets. (905)922-6709, 905-429-2036 smoking/pets, May 1, $929+. Oc- $1325/mo + utilities. Available im- Free Water Analysis regular part time after. Fax résu- Dan Plowman Salesperson pers. 416-493-1300 ext. 276. inclusive. First/last. Call $875/includes all utilities. Avail. Whitby 2 bedroom $850 inclusive, cupied mostly by seniors. Park- mediately. First/Last, Call: 416- Remax Rouge River Realty Ltd. Brokerage (905) 686-2641 Call 905-924-1667 mé's to 905-434-7972 [email protected] (647)404-9846 May 1st. 905-431-5551 for appt. laundry, parking 905-430-7868 ing, laundry. (416)438-4895. 561-4353, 416-855-6317 A/P PAGE B8 NEWS ADVERTISER, WEDNESDAY EDITION, April 19, 2006 www.durhamregion.com

PIANOS - AND - CLOCKS Check out our Home Show Spe- 2000 GRAND PRIX, 114K BUDGET HOME IMPROVEMENTS CHILD CARE AVAILABLE cials! (Call for details). Our best $6,490; 2000 Grand Am. $5,490; PROPERTY SOLD IMPORTANT CLEARING AUCTION prices this week! Not sure if your 1999 Saturn $3,999; 1998 Mazda BATHROOMS, KITCHENS, Sunday, April 23rd, 9:30 AM (Viewing 8:00) kids will stick with lessons..try our Protage $4,499; 1995 Toyota COUNTER TOPS (READY IN 4 DAYS). -Infants to School age unique rent-to-own system. 100% Camery 137K $5,990; others Complete Wood Shop Equipment, Related Tools & Building Supplies, -Home environment in of all rental payments apply! from $1,699. Over 30 vehicles. RECROOMS, PLUMBING, HOME OFFICES Greenhouses, Shops, Garage & House Large selection of upright and Certified & E-tested. Long your area. electronic pianos and Howard Weekend Special NO GST. Mario (905)619-4663Cell 416-275-0034 MacGregor Auctions Located in ORONO at Silvanus Gardens. Miller clocks. Yamaha, Kawai, (905)683-7301 or (905)424-9002 Take 115 Hwy. to Main St. Orono & follow signs to Mill Pond Rd. Heintzmann etc. Call TELEP www.kellyandsonsauto.com Call: Durham PIANO 905-433-1491. We are pleased to be selling the balance of the contents from the shop Professional www.Telep.ca WE WILL NOT BE 2001 PONTIAC Grand Prix GT, of Sonbon Homes, Silvanus Gardens (Old Orono Forestry Property), UNDERSOLD! black ,fully equipped, no leather Property is sold & everything is going. 905-509-1207 all original car in perfect shape PLAY CENTRE, WOODEN, cert, clean air, 204,000 Hyw. km. GROW PROPERTY MAINTENANCE NEW inbox. Swings, slide, fort, $5999.00. Tel. 905-571-6854. Partial List Only - Includes industrial Industrial woodworking shop equipment to be sold, monkey bars, rope ladder, sand- TOO TIRED, DON'T HAVE ENOUGH TIME OR YOU JUST DON'T LIKE box. Delivery available. $299. complete as a unit subject to owners approval (dust collector system, 22" combination 705-444-9849. 2001 SATURN 3-door Coupe Au- CUTTING GRASS, WE'LL CUT YOUR GRASS, TRIM IT & EDGE IT. planer, 14" combination saw/shaper, bandsaw, stroke/orbital sander, veneer saw, full to, 4 Cylinder, A/C, CD, Tilt Steer- press machine plus related blades & electrical boxes (all 3 phase). PLAYSTATION2 MOD CHIPS ing, Silver exterior, Charcoal in- COMMERICIAL & RESIDENTIAL XBOX MOD CHIPS installed from terior, New brakes, 1 Tax. E-Test- PROPERTIES Gravely walk behind, Mott mower, salter, utility trailer, jacks, complete wood working & Crafters Wanted $125. Several chips available for ed & Certified. 87,000km $7,850. GRASS CUTTING, DRIVEWAY SEALING, AERATION mechanical tools, ladders, shelves, racking, storage bins & cupboards, metal bandsaw, each console. We buy used/work- Call 416-688-3498 fire blankets, cleaner tank, arc welder, vices, grinders, chainsaws, large Stathomas Mini Flea Market ing consoles. For all the details: 905-428-6199 www.durhammods.com North scale, rope, light fixtures, grease & oil dispenser, clamps, hand & electric tools, hard- Sell, Sell, Sell End Oshawa. 905-626-0542 2003 CHEV IMPALA, 45,000 ware, scaffolding, air compressor (3 phase), wood lathe & tools,12' cherry fireplace At the Whitby Home Show kil.,never seen snow, all options, mantle & wall panel, oak wall panel, doors & fixtures (steel, oak etc. new & old), POOL TABLE, 1" slate. Solid sunroof, call (905) 723-7261. April 21st, 22nd & 23rd wood. New in box, accessory April 25th. or after. windows, new & used, electrical fixtures, lumber, walnut, butternut, oak, ash, etc, at Whitby Iroquois Complex package included. Cost $6750 roughcut, finished, mouldings, baseboards, trim etc, , Older collectable items, some re- Call Jessica at sell for $2300. 905-213-4669. TAKE OVER CAR LEASE lated to the Old Forestry - antique wood snow fence maker, sings, antique hand immediately. 2005 Pontiac G6 working Mortise machine, bag carts, horst shafts, fire hose cart, wheels, metal gate, (905)579-4400 ext 2386 PROM or BRIDESMAID Dresses GT Sedan. Red with panoramic Size 12, Beautiful 2-pc soft lilac sunroof. 36,000 KM. Lease pay- traffic light, old doors, drafting table, spiral staircase, corn chopper, walk behind colour w/full length skirt, top ment $499/mo. 36 months re- plow & cultivator, 55 Stanley plane & old tools, MAST & BOW FROM THE SS HERI, w/thin straps; Stunning strapless, maining. Call 905-404-9614 or 1ST MINDSWEEPER TO ENTER PEARL HARBOUR SISTER SHOP TO SS COLIP- Vendors Wanted for full length skirt, coral colour. Both 416-671-8114. The Rouge Valley Health System Foundation would worn once. Call 905-434-5264 like to congratulate the following winners in the SO, cement garden ornaments, Snow White & her 7 Friends, tables & chairs, 150 old The Whitby Home Show folding chairs. RENT TO OWN - New and re- 2006 Lottery: conditioned appliances, new Ladies & Gentlemen..This is only a partial listing with many interesting & useful April 21st, 22nd & 23rd TV's, Stereos, Computers, DVD GRAND PRIZE: articles to be uncovered. For Photo's & Updates see: at Whitby Iroquois Complex Players, Furniture, Bedding, Patio M. Pacheco of Scarborough, ticket # 05178 (www.macgregortheauctionadvertiser.com) Furniture, Barbecues & More! ! A - ALL SCRAP CARS, old Terms Cash, Cheque, Visa, M/C, Interac. Fast delivery. No credit applica- cars & trucks wanted. Cash paid. EARLY BIRD PRIZES: Call Devon at tion refused. Paddy's Market, Free pickup. Call Bob anytime C. Michael of Pickering, ticket # 10216 MacGregor Auctions 1-800-363-6799 905-987-2112. 905-263-8369 or 1-800-798- (905)431-0407. G. Patterson of Toronto, ticket # 03159 905-579 4400 ext 2236 5502. D. Whitmore of Thornhill, ticket # 03168 C. Sewell of Courtice, ticket # 01683 SATELLITE TV, - NO MONTHLY $ $ A & 1 AARON & LEO Scrap BILLS: Pay Per View + Movies, Cars & Trucks Wanted. Cash For more information please contact Sports, Adult + More!. We also of- paid 7 days/week anytime. Pleas- Jennifer Collins, 905-683-2320 x1227 fer Installation + repair. 6 models es call 905-426-0357. Lottery License No. P052092 on display from $199 and up. U- LOST: Siamese Cat, small CEDAR TREES for sale, starting Neek Electronics, 226 Bloor female, cross eyed, lost from from $3.50 each. Planting Street E. Oshawa. (web:) $ $ ADAM & RON'S SCRAP FARM AUCTION ESTATE AUCTION Wesney/Rossland, Ajax Commu- available. Free Delivery. Call www.uneekelectronics.com: Visit cars, trucks, vans. Pay cash, free nity Centre area, about 1 week Bob 705-341-3881. our store today! (905) 435-0202 pick up 7 days/week (anytime) Stapleton Auctions, Newtonville Stapleton Auctions, Newtonville ago. Please call 416-346-6869 or 905-424-3508. Saturday, April 22nd, 10 a.m. Friday, April 21, 5 p.m. 905-239-0182 with any info. COMPUTER TROUBLE? We of- SCOOTER FORTRESS 3 wheel REWARD! fer you On-Site Networking & Selling the equipment, machinery and Selling the contents of a private Oshawa + aluminum ramp. X condition. $ $75+ TOP DOLLARS - Ajax Computer Repairs/Upgrades, Vi- $2100. 905-428-2251. household effects of Ray and Ann Shere- estate: Chesterfield suite, love seat, otto- rus Removal & Wireless Security. Auto Wreckers pays for vehi- DOUGLAS, Norma Arlene - (1933 - 2006) cles. We buy all scrap metal, cop- mans, wicker set, rockers - Bowmanville, We also sell New/Used Systems SOLOFLEX Body Machine Sys- Beloved mother and wife, passed away peacefully meta, 4986 County Rd. 65 (Osaca Road), & Laptops. For your computer per, aluminum, fridges, stoves, tem. Includes the Butterfly & Leg etc. 905-686-1771; 416-896-7066 at home, on Tuesday, April 18th 2006, in the com- RR#1 Port Hope, farm located 3 miles east Boston, Spindle, and press back, 5 pc. Repairs/Sales call S D L 905- attachements. Hardly used, like pany of family and friends. She is predeceased by of Newtonville and 3 miles North of Duncan Phyfe dining suite, 5 pc. Gibbard SINCERE SINGLES, Profes- 428-7559, cell 416-892-6965 new. Paid over $2000, will sell for sional matchmaker since 1992. $750. obo. 905-706-2157. A ABLE TO PAY Up to $5000 on her loving husband Owen E. Douglas (1998) and Hwy#2, Watch for signs. JD 4400 gas bedroom suite (bleached c. 1950); pr. 3 Long-term relationships for all DELL OPEN BOX laptop, Inspir- cars & trucks Free Towing 24 by her sister Doreen and brother-in-law Ronald combine, JD213 Flex Head, JD straw drawer end tables, several occ. tables, pr. lifestyles. 1/2 PRICE! 1-866-719- on 6000 & 6400 starting at $1065 TARPS - Woven Poly Tarps, all hours, 7 days. (905)686-1899 Cook. Survived by her children Kathi Scott, Mike + up plus taxes. Comes with Dell choppers, JD2120 Diesel tractor w/30 skirted slipper chairs; pr. deilcraft ant. end 9116. www.sinceresingles.ca sizes from 8'x10' to 30'x50'. Price (Pickering/Ajax) or (905)665-9279 and Crystal Douglas, Chris and Lynette Douglas, warranty. Call (905)683-6472, $7. - $90. (tax incl.). Call Bow- (Oshawa/Whitby). inch Duals; JD 2355 Diesel tractor w/Ti- tables, Duncan Phyfe games table, numer- Visa & MC accepted. Daniel Douglas and Liz McCurdy, Lisa and John manville 905-623-5258. ger Ditch Flail mower and Mott 3pth ous lamps, antiques and collectibles, chan- ABSOLUTELY THE BEST Weston, David and Kelly Douglas, Noreen and DININGROOM SUITE, French VENDORS WANTED at the James Gracey, as well as fifteen grandchildren. mower (3900 hrs.), Allis Chalmers delier, artwork, eaton prints, L/E prints, Provincial style, table w/2 leafs, Courtice Flea Market. 5,000- CASH deal for your old junker. glassware, chinaware, - spode "Rose Briar" four (4) upholstered chairs, buffet 6,000 people per weekend. Rent Cars & trucks wanted, dead or She also leaves behind her best friend Mrs. Rober- "B"tractor,1976 Hoist grain truck, 1975 LIVE-IN NANNY/HOUSE keeper & hutch, excellent condition $650; alive. Free p-up. Call 24 hrs. John to care for 2 children. 2-1/2 and 8 from $230 per month for indoor ta McNeil, her brothers Ken and Donald Carr and Ford hoist grain truck, JD 4 furrow plow service for 8; silverware - "Plantation", sil- Livingroom couch, loveseat & ot- space. (Sign-ups by April 30th will 905-263-4142 or 905-914-4142. years old. Able to work week- toman, almost new, her beloved dog, Suze. Friends may call at (3pth), A-C 12 ft. pull cultivator w/exten- verplate, fridge, stove, washer/dryer - ends. Fax resume to 905-683- receive a free months rent!) Lo- brown/rust/beige print. $500; Or cated 2 min. North of 401 be- OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE "Thornton Chap- sion, (silent weed killer), 10 ft. Cultivator stacking, lawnmower etc. etc. 1725 Best Offer. Call 905-434-5264 CASH FOR CARS! We buy tween Oshawa and Bowmanville. used vehicles. Vehicles must be el" 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation (3pth); 10 ft. double disc w/cylinder Preview after 2 p.m. Call 905-436-1024 or visit us: in running condition. Call on Thursday, April 20th from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 P.M. FREELANCE E-AUCTIONS. www.courticefleamarket.com (pull), int. 16 row seed drill, 4 & 5 section Check website for updates Now accepting quality, new and (905)427-2415 or come to 479 Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Fri- Terms: Cash App. Cheques, Visa, M/C gently used items for consign- Bayly St. East, Ajax at MURAD harrows, land packer, int. 101 manure WE BUY YOUR OLD GOLD: AUTO SALES day, April 21st at 11:00 A.M. In lieu of flowers, spreader, Hardi 400 litre sprayer (3pth), Auctioneers ment auction. Turn your unneed- RINGLEADER FINE JEWEL- donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer LIVE IT! New health & wellness ed articles into quick easy cash. LERY 145 Kingston Rd., Calsa pull sprayer, MF 3 baler, bale con- Frank and Steve Stapleton, Newtonville magazine. 250,000 copies. We sell almost anything!! 905- Ajax (McDonald's Plaza) 905- Society or a charity of your choice. (905) 786-2244, 1-800-263-9886 Cost-effective directory ads, word 448-9041 426-7464, WE BUY YOUR veyor elevator (rubber), NH Bale pickup ads. Call today to book for the OLD GOLD, ask for Phil. elevator (rubber), JD Salamander heater, www.stapletonauctions.com June issue. 416-493-1300 ext. 276. [email protected] DWYER, James Daniel - Peacefully after a coura- post hold auger (3pth), swing boom 'estate specialists since 1971' GRADE 8 2006 FORD F150, 4X4, 5.4L, su- geous battle at Community Nursing Home, Picker- per crew, black, loaded, tow (3pth), 7 ft. truck plow, buzz saw w/belt, package, tonneau cover. Take ing on Monday, April 17th 2006 with his soul mate old dump rake and walking plow, old po- GRADS over low lease payments. Call and companion Elly at his side. Jim (Jimbo), in his WANTED - used but not abused 905-985-0025 or 416-451-2505. tato digger, old wagons, platform scales, INDUSTRIAL AUCTION SALE SUITS Drum Cymbals (no drums) 89th year, beloved husband of the late Agnes. small arc welder, radial saw, roto tiller, PSYCHICS reader and advisor, Brother of Tom, Isabell, Katy, and Eileen. Uncle of TUESDAY APRIL 25 TH, from Sabian, Zildjian etc. Call 905-686- lawn mowers, lawn roller, quantity metal help in all life's problems, satis- 8351 many nieces and nephews. Jimmy will also be AT 10.30 AM faction guaranteed, specializing $ roofing, some lumber, fuel tank w/electric 69 sadly missed by Elly's daughters Trudy and espe- in Palm, Tarot and Crystal Ball WANTED - washing machine, pump, antique tools, 1975 Travelmate 23' FAST-LINE THREADED readings. Always private and SPORT prefer front loading machine, in cially Lizzy. Friends may call at GIFFEN-MACK confidential. House parties Class A-RV(68000 mi); 1996 E-Z tow car JACKETS excellent condition, reasonably 1992 DODGE Grand Caravan, "SCARBOROUGH" FUNERAL HOME & CREMA- PRODUCTS LTD available. (905)665-3222. priced. Call 905-434-0392 280,000 km. $1200. 905-404- TION CENTRE - 4115 Lawrence Avenue East (just dolly. Household effects - Good washer 91 STATION ST. UNIT 6, AJAX from 8676. west of Kingston Road) West Hill, 416-281-6800 and dryer, old chairs, old doors, etc. JUST SOUTH OF 401 WEST $ for visitation from 2-4 & 7-9 P.M. on Thursday. A Everything selling - Farm Sold OFF HARWOOD 49 1997 JIMMY, mint condition, key- Funeral Service will be held at MELVILLE PRES- Terms - Cash, approved cheques, Branch relocation, including, over 300 From JEANS to less remote entry & starter, lots of quality nuts, bolts, screws, wash- ARABIAN STALLION, 6 year ADORABLE YORKIE puppies, 7 records of service avail. Asking BYTERIAN CHURCH (70 Old Kingston Road) on visa, m/c, interac old, purebred registered. Arabian TUXEDOS weeks old, vet checked and first $4,200. Call (905)718-3121 Friday at 11 A.M. Interment in the Churchyard. If Auctioneers ers, rods, wall anchors, hex socket Mare with a 2 year old filly. Call shots, ready to go. 905-885-5440 desired, donations to the Canadian Diabetes Asso- Frank and Steve Stapleton, Newtonville products, pins, rivets, u bolts, a wide 905-576-7383. after 4 PM. 1998 FORD E-350 CUBE VAN, ciation would be appreciated. range of imperial and metric sizes high in Whitby has 7.3L turbo diesel, 14' heated box, (905) 786-2244, 1-800-263-9886 grade stainless steel and brass hard- BOXER PUPS, 1st shots, call be- well-maintained, 312k, certified & tween 6-9 p.m. 905-571-2958. www.stapletonauctions.com ware, 10 ft. rolling ladder, warehouse it all at up Celebrating e-tested $9,500. (905)579-3760. 'estate specialists since 1971' 11 Years! equipment, storage racks. to 70% 11Years! CALLING ALL GORGEOUS PLAN TO ATTEND EXCELLENT SALE +CARPET CARPET CARPETS Shih Tzu dames, handsome male 3 rooms carpeted with Commer- below retail stud for hire. Call (905)686-9302 OF BOLTS, SCREWS ETC. cial carpet and premium pad from after 5:30pm or cell 416-303- CORNEIL'S AUCTION BARN VIEWING FROM 9 AM. $289 (30 yds). 3 rooms carpeted CALL 7177. PETER HANS DEUTSCHER Friday, April 21 at 4:30pm 3 miles East of Little Britain on Kawartha Lakes Rd. 4 TERMS CASH, VISA, DEBIT, with Berber carpet and premium 905-4042063 1998 SUZUKI INTRUDER 1400 August 22, 1955-April 19, 2005 CERTIFIED CHEQUE. pad from $389 (30 yds). 3 rooms CHOCOLATE LAB PUPS, first VS, lots of extras and chrome, AT REST modern oak diningroom table with claw feet and 6 double carpeted with cut pile carpet and shots, dewormed. CKC Regis- show room condition, low mile- 10% BUYERS PREMIUM HIGH EFFIECIENCY oil furnace In loving memory of my dear husband who press back chairs, piano stool, pb rocker, 8 oak arm chairs, premium pad from $489 (30 yds). and Aero oil fired water heater tered. Call (905)344-7093. age, a must see. Asking $6,700. oak library table, pine table and 6 chairs, oak display cabi- McLEAN AUCTION & LIQUIDATION Free in-home quotes. SAILLIAN and oil tank, asking $1100. (905)655-7495 passed away one year ago today net, 4 oak pb chairs, single iron bed, pine baby cradle, CARPETS 1-800-578-0497, 905- (905)571-4876 ENGLISH BULL TERRIER, 2 yr. 905-686-3291 ON SITE 905-619-0351 242-3691 ; 905-373-2260. old male neutered, very loving, large doll house, 3 pc bedroom set, mahogany stool with HOSPITAL BED AND high loves kids & other animals, will 86 GOLD WING, Aspencade, sil- claw feet, wicker love seat and chair, modern pine corner 1999 John Deere 4100 compact quality pressure free mattress. only be sold to a loving home ver, 60,000kms, immaculate, cabinet, 3pc chesterfield set, modern dressers and chests tractor with mid mount mower & $1200. 905-831-8732. $250 (416)721-3164 $7800 firm. call (905)420-9316. of drawers, pump organ, wash tub stands, glass showcase, SAT. APR. 22nd - 10 a.m. front end loader, $17,000. Rogers chest of silverware, set of Johnson Bros. "Snowhite FARM MACHINERY & TOOL CONSIGN- HOME RAISED rare Sable Shit- (905)649-8176 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS Best Regency" dishes, Royal Doulton HN 3075, 3076, 3140, MENT featuring full line of machinery from Price, Best Quality. All Shapes & zu puppies for sale. Ready April 15th, vet checked and shots. Charlie McCarthy doll, qty of dolls, qty of die cast toys, Valley Low Farms in Nobleton area, owner 2001 CUSTOM BUILT "South Colours. Call 1-866-585-0056 retiring, complete Collection of Walking Paw" pine TV armoir (48"x73"x www.thecoverguy.ca $600. (905)728-6148 Sterling 3 wheel scooter, Evinrude 4Hp outboard motor, 26"), $850 or with Sony Trinitron Yo rk river paddle boat, 6 Florida room windows, qty. of Ploughs from Bernard Reesor of Stouffville 36" TV, $1300. Call 905-434- HOT TUB COVERS & Pool Safe- LAB - adorable pups, yellow, Attractive Adorable rough sawn dry oak lumber, Bridgewood 15" planer, Bea- & Tools from Estate of late John Espey of 2970 (all prices o.b.o). ty Covers - best quality, best pric- $600.,CKC champ bloodlines, tat- ver table saw, Craftsman table top mortiser, Kenmore Cannington & including JD4640 cab 4wd, es, all colours, all sizes. Delivery toos, shots, raised in our rec room, ready now. 905-344-7895. Oriental Massage washer & dryer, 3 new fridges, 5Hp Troybuilt chipper/vac, JD6300 cab, JD2550, JD2350 w/ldr., NH 22 ft. storage container $1800. included. PAUL'S HOME AND Honda 11Hp slot machine, Stihl FS 80 weedeater, 5 Hp LEISURE 905-259-4514 or 866- Pleasure, Open-Mind L555 skid steer, Kubota M7950DTM 4wd, 45 ft. storage trailer $2500. Will blower, car dolly, 1998 GMC SLS Jimmy 4x4, Qty. of china, Kubota L4150HST 4wd w/ldr., Ford NH 8360 deliver. 905-434-0392. 972-6837 www.homeandlei- LAB PUPS, chocolate, CKC reg- North Oshawa sure.ca istered, first shots, vet checked, A million times I've needed you glass, household & collectable items. w/cab, Int.434 w/ldr., MF35 w/ldr. tattooed, health guaranteed. 905-429-2420 Don & Greg Corneil Auctioneers MF204w/ldr., Int. 715 combine, MF300 com- 9.9 HP EVINRUDE, 12 foot alu- 705-924-2509. A million times I've cried minum boat. Boat/utility trailer. HOT TUB, "Coastal Spa" 8ft x 8ft, Central Ajax 1241 Salem Rd., R.R. #1, Little Britain bine @ Vanhaven Arena, 722 Davis Dr., Ux- $1200. 905-427-8417-Don. 6.5-h.p. motor, 20 jets, $3,200 905-619-9945 If love could have saved you dear (705)786-2183 for more info. or pictures bridge L9P 1R2. Details on website gary- o.b.o. Call (905)576-8660 LAB, PUREBRED PUPS, CKC registered, yellow & black You never would have died. www.corneil.theauctionadvertiser.com hill.theauctionadvertiser.com A BEDROOM SET, gorgeous HOT TUB/SPA 5 person, loung- available. First shots, dewclaw's Loved by your wife Monika, Peanut & cherry sleigh, triple dresser/mir- removed, $750 each. Ready to ror, tall dresser, 2 night tables, er, 24 jets, 5HP, redwood cabi- Birdie II, families of Brokopp---Deutscher GARY HILL AUCTIONS net, never used, warranty, retail go NOW. Guaranteed. (905)743- new. Cost $7450, sell $1,900. 0933 (905)718-0288 Never & the many friends at O.P.G. & PUBLIC AUCTION 905-852-9538 Call 905-213-4669. $6995, asking $3995. Call 905- 428-6976. before Bruce Nuclear. RANDY POTTER ESTATE AUCTION 1-800-654-4647 YELLOW LAB PUPPIES, pure- seen faces Cell 416-518-6401 A DINING ROOM, cherry wood, HUGE MOVING SALE! Health bred, not registered. Ready to go. Sat. 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Six males and six females are needed, requir- The Ajax Film Circuit is screening Michael Individual nominees must be Ontario residents, ing improvisational skills in addition to the ability Haneke’s ‘Hidden’ on April 19 at 7 p.m. in the Ajax Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Cana- to memorize lines. As a result, those auditioning PineRidge artists Cineplex Odeon. da. Groups must be not-for-profit arts groups and should prepare a monologue and be prepared to Tickets are being sold at any Ajax Public Library Ontario based or commercial enterprises based in think on their feet for the improv portion. display work branch for $6.50, or the cost is $7.50 at the the- Ontario. Auditions are April 24, 25 and 27 in the Tower atre. Any Ontario resident can submit one nomina- AJAX — Room of the Pickering Civic Centre. You don’t have to visit an art gallery ‘Hidden’ is a psychological thriller and is rated tion, for either an individual or a group. To book an audition time, call director Barbara to see great works in Ajax. 14A. The screening is in French with English sub- The deadline is May 15. Pleva at 905-509-5184. The PineRidge Arts Council presents the work titles. For more information about the award, contact of two of its members at the McLean Community For more information, call the library at 905- the Ontario Arts Council at 1-800-387-0058 or visit Centre until May 23 as part of its ‘Art in Public 995-9127. www.arts.on.ca. Young pianists strut Places’ initiative. Elke Clark’s work is known for its bold colours, their stuff for fundraiser and most recently she has explored the use of fluid Deadline looming DWAC gets some cash acrylics to create abstract art. AJAX — Give it up for some of the finest young for arts award Her work has appeared in several local exhibi- talent in Ajax -- and support a permanent arts cen- DURHAM — The Durham West Arts Centre’s tions and is a part of private collections in Canada tre for west Durham. DURHAM —The Ontario government is setting fundraising campaign is off to a good start. and Europe. A fundraising concert is set for May 5 and 6 at up the Province’s first Premier’s Award for Excel- Pickering Mayor Dave Ryan has promised the Self-taught artist Dawn Hammond is fond of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Ajax. Proceeds lence in the Arts, it was announced earlier this year. DWAC $50,000 of the proceeds from this year’s stippling, a technique akin to pointilism, but most will support the Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering To be presented this fall, the award will recog- mayor’s gala. recently she discovered a passion for oil painting. hospital and the creation of the Durham West Arts nize outstanding achievement and contribution to The DWAC aims to establish an arts centre in The artists’ works are on display at the centre, Centre. arts and culture in the province by an individual or Pickering or Ajax in the next 10 years. 95 Magill Dr. (at Westney Road). The concert features music from favourite group. The proposed facility is intended for visual and It is open to the public Monday to Friday from 6 musicals and piano pieces by accomplished young Nominees must be engaged in a professional performing artists and would also feature a theatre a.m. to 10:30 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 7 pianists of Ajax. 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