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Holland, McTeague believe more time was needed to discuss with constituents By Danielle Milley Staff Writer DURHAM — Durham’s Liberal MPs voted against extending Cana- da’s mission in Afghanistan during a controversial vote Wednesday. Both Pickering-Scarborough East MP Dan McTeague and Ajax- Pickering MP Mark Holland voted against the government legislation that would keep Canadian troops in the war-torn country until February 2009. Troops are currently commit- ted until February 2007, and the vote passed by the narrow margin of 149-145. Mr. Holland said there were three reasons why he voted against the legislation. “The first being that we would make a decision of this magnitude on 36 hours notice with only six hours debate,” he said, adding that gave no time to ask questions or consult with constituents. “The second is, there was no clear definition of mandate... If we’re going to make a change (in our role) there should be more debate than can be allowed in six hours,” he said. “Thirdly, we have to ask what is the role of our military and peacekeep- ing efforts. We have to ask to what degree do we want to be invested in Afghanistan. “If we invest ourselves entirely in Afghanistan, we not only can’t be of assistance in Darfur, but if other situations arise we wouldn’t be able to go there as well.” Mr. McTeague said his vote was not one against Canadian troops, but against the motion. “The decision to commit an ad- Pickering MPs vote ‘no’ on Af ghanistan The Pickering 44 PAGES ✦ Pressrun 49,900 ✦ Metroland Durham Region Media Group ✦ FRIDAY, MAY 19, 2006 ✦ Optional delivery $6 / Newsstand $1 RECORDS FALL Pickering athletes make their mark at LOSSA Page 9 FINALLY BACK HOME Durham man returns ready to share his experiences Page 32 =`^_k`e^ 8@;J `e8]i`ZX A COUPLE OF STAR -CROSSED B-BALLERS A.J. 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Durham Regional Police said fog may have played a role in the crash, at the in- tersection of Brock Road and the 9th Concession around 6 a.m. Police said Dustin Beard of Havelock was northbound on Brock in a Jeep Cherokee when his vehicle was struck by a five-tonne truck that ran a red light. The truck, which was loaded, then rolled, crushing the Jeep, police said. A southbound vehicle crashed into the wreckage, sustaining minor damage. The driver of the third ve- hicle, as well as the trucker, escaped injury. Mr. Beard was pronounced dead at the scene. Police said there was very heavy fog in the area at the time of the col- lision. The road was closed for about six hours while of- ficers from the traffic unit in- vestigated. No charges had been laid as of Thursday af- ternoon. Police continue to seek witnesses to the accident. Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Con- stable Jamie Pogson at 905- 579-1520, extension 5231. ditional two years, when the current mission expires 10 months from now, was pre- mature,” he said. He too was concerned with only having 36 hours notice and six hours of debate. “There was no opportunity for the people of Pickering- Scarborough East to put their position forward,” he said. Mr. McTeague said he spoke to two families of sol- diers currently deployed in Afghanistan and they conveyed to him that they thought it was premature to extend the mission right now. While Mr. McTeague is supportive of the mission and the troops, he wanted justifi- cation for the extension. “I’m willing to do that, but I need to hear the reason for it,” he said. Liberals were allowed a free vote on the issue. Man killed in crash Pickering MPs against extension ✦ Pickering from page 1 AJAX — Police are looking for a suspect who robbed an Ajax sandwich shop Wednes- day night. 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Until her death, she remained at the helm of Minacs Worldwide Inc., a com- pany she started a quarter century ago as a temporary staffing agency. Over its 25-year history, Ms. Minacs used her strong business sense to grow the com- pany, including the strategic decision to re-direct the business into the burgeon- ing customer relationship management (CRM) services industry. To day, the international company employs more than 5,000 people world- wide, including 1,700 in its Oshawa and Pickering locations. Norman Betts, the lead independent director of the Minacs board, said Ms. Minacs will be missed by everyone at the company. “We are saddened by this passing of an extraordinary woman and an excel- lent leader,” he said. “Today, we recog- nize Elaine’s contributions to this orga- nization, as its founder, its driver and its inspiration.” As CEO, Ms. Minacs led the company as it continued its growth spurt throughout the 1980s and 1990s. She took the company from a privately-held corporation re- porting revenues of $35.9 million in 1998, to a public- ly-traded compa- ny with a record revenues of $275-million in 2004. Under her leadership, the company received the 2002 Supplier of the Year award from General Motors. But Ms. Minacs was an inspiration beyond the confines of her company. As a friend and colleague of Ms. Minacs’s for more than 18 years, Gary Polonsky saw first-hand the contribution she made to the Durham community. Mr. Polonsky, the out-going president of UOIT and a board member of Minacs, said she will be remembered as a role model who often took time to reach out to youth as a convocation speaker at Durham College. “I am very sad today,” he said. “Os- hawa has produced a number of cham- pions and Elaine is right up there in that league.” Her commitment, involvement in the community and generous charitable contributions to many organizations, including her long-time support of the Kids Help Phone, made her the recipient of the Diamond Award in 2001. Her professional accomplishments have been recognized over the years with a number of awards, including the prestigious Canadian Women En- trepreneur of the Year award in 1993 and the Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year in 2001. Profit Magazine named Ms. Minacs one of 10 trailblaz- ers of the decade. “Canada has just lost one if its greatest women entrepreneurs of all time,” Mr. Polonsky said. 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Elaine Minacs Durham bids farewell to Elaine Minacs Mike Pochwat/ News Advertiser photo A spring cleaning PICKERING — The Frenchman’s Bay Watershed Rehabilita- tion Project and volunteers from the community cleaned up the Petticoat Creek watershed recently, heading out behind the Petticoat Creek Community Centre. Danielle and sister Hannah Bolognone came with their mother to help with the cleaning. EDITORIAL LETTER TO THE EDITOR Elaine Minacs was a Durham giant Durham Region shines just a little less brightly today after the death of Minacs Worldwide founder and chair- woman Elaine Minacs on Wednesday. Ms. Minacs, who was in her early 60s, had been ill with colon cancer for a number of years. She died peacefully in her Toronto home. What a legacy she leaves behind. The dynamic Oshawa native started out small back in 1981, with just four employees as a temporary staffing agency. But, she saw an opportunity to move her company in a different direction and got into customer service and contact centre management, inking a deal with General Motors in 1987 to be the company’s sole provider. But she was far from done. Ms. Minacs kept push- ing her private company forward, looking for new locations and an ever-expanding business niche. She opened an office in Pickering and started into business process outsourcing. Minacs Worldwide eventually expanded to 20 locations in Canada, the United States and Europe. Minacs went public in 1998 and saw its revenues skyrocket from $35.9 million in 1998 to a whopping $275 million in 2004. Minacs had 5,000 employees this past year and was continuing to expand. In 2002, the company built a $15- million head office adjacent to its biggest client’s headquarters, General Motors of Canada. Ms. Minacs was extremely well-respected and admired in the Canadian business community and was a special example, especially for young women intent on getting into the business and corporate world. She provided a true, vivid picture of some- one who had a bright idea and the brains and determination to succeed. Ms. Minacs also leaves behind a shining illustration of community involvement and charity work, including being hon- oured by the Toronto and Durham YWCA branches as a Woman of Distinction. She was inducted into the Canadian Professional Sales Association’s Hall of Fame in 2001. But more than her glit- tering resume, Ms. Minacs leaves us with warm memories of a graceful, intelligent person who had time for everyone. Her courage these last few years revealed incredible strength and character. She will be sorely missed. McTeague defends his bill to political opponent To the editor: Re: ‘McTeague bill will only benefit the well-off,’ letter to the editor, Gary Dale. I am glad the NDP candidate for this riding in the last election is fully aware that there is a financial crunch facing Canadian families trying to pay for a post-secondary educa- tion for their children. I also hope he finds it equally unacceptable that only one in four families even has an RESP. We all would love for post- secondary education to be free for every student. The Liberal government certainly made its commitment known in the last campaign. We were going to assist all families in having an opportunity for higher learning. We already had made it easier for low-income families to access more Canada stu- dent loans and grants. That of course would be the same Lib- eral government that the NDP brought down, only to replace it with a Conservative government -- one that has destroyed the Kelowna Accord, Kyoto, a real child-care strategy, and one with an ideological history not known for an affinity to giving breaks to low-income families. Ye s, Mr. Dale, given what Canadians now have running Ot- tawa, thanks in large part to your party, anything that helps anyone gain access to a higher education should indeed be, as you say, welcomed. Dan McTeague, M.P. Pickering-Scarborough East NEWS ADVERTISER Metroland Durham Region Media Group Tim Whittaker, Publisher Joanne Burghardt, Editor-in-Chief To ny Doyle, Managing Editor Duncan Fletcher, Director of Advertising Andrea McFater, Retail Advertising Manager Eddie Kolodziejcak, Classified Advertising Abe Fakhourie, Distribution Manager Lillian Hook, Office Manager Cheryl Haines, Composing Manager Janice O’Neil, Composing Manager [ Contact us ]-- News/Sales 905-683-5110; Clas- sifieds 905-683-0707; Distribution 905-683-5117; News Fax 905-683- 0386; General Fax 905-683-7363; E-mail tdoyle@durhamregion.com; Mailing Address; 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax, Ont. L1S 2H5 [ About Us ]-- The News Advertiser is one of the Metroland Printing, Publishing and Distributing group of newspapers. The News Advertiser is a member of the Ajax & Pickering Board of Tr ade, Ontario Community Newspa- per Assoc., Canadian Community Newspaper Assoc., and the Cana- dian Circulations Audit Board. Also a member of the Ontario Press Council, 2 Carlton St., Suite 1706, To r onto, M5B 1J3, an independent organization that addresses reader complaints about member news- papers.The publisher reserves the right to classify or refuse any adver- tisement. Credit for advertisement limited to space price error occu- pies. Editorial and Advertising con- tent of the News Advertiser is copy- righted. Unauthorized reproduction is prohibited. Publications Mail Sales Agreement Number 1332791. [ Letters Policy ]-- We welcome letters that include name, city of residence and phone numbers for verification. Writers are generally limited to 200 words and one submission in 30 days. We decline announcements, poetry, open letters, consumer complaints, congratulations and thank you notes. The editor reserves the right to edit copy for length, style and clarity. Opinions expressed by letter writers are not necessarily those of the News Advertiser. Due to the vol- ume of letters, not all will be printed. Fax: 905-683-0386; e-mail: tdoyle@ durhamregion.com. The newspaper contacts only those whose submis- sions have been chosen for publica- tion. EDITORIALS & OPINIONS infodurhamregion.com A/P PAGE 6 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, MAY 19, 2006 durhamregion.com I t’s an invariable, unshakable and irrefutable truth. There’s simply no denying it. Com- muting -- particularly the kind that involves the hellish, soul-destroying experience of sitting behind the wheel of your vehicle and shuttling between lanes at a top speed of 25 kilometres per hour sucks big time. I’m sorry, but there’s got to be more to life than get- ting up in Durham while it’s still dark in order to be in Toronto or Mississauga on time for a morning meeting. While similar travel woes may be found elsewhere in the outlying re- gions of the Greater Toronto Area, those in Durham may feel the pain a little more. That can be attributed to any number of factors, but most nota- bly the one that has the powers that be seeing the GTA’s eastern border lying somewhere in Pickering and following road construction plans accordingly. Look, I know more people live west of To ronto but have you seen how many roads there are there? Would Durham have to look like that in order to cope with a burgeoning population? Yo u’ve got to think people don’t re- peat the exercise 10 times a week be- cause they want to; I’m sure some real- ize how grossly inefficient the whole thing can be. The full parking lots at GO Train stations suggest alternative travel ar- rangements are welcomed and ap- preciated. It’s not like anyone looks forward to getting stuck in traffic -- be it the kind caused by a collision, con- struction or simply too many vehicles on not enough roadway. In the meantime, if sitting and brooding behind the wheel is your only option to get to your day job, well, you could do the following to pass time. Look at your fellow motorists. Try and find 10 vehicles with more than one occupant. This should take the better part of an hour. When encountering road construc- tion, call the information number. Po- litely ask what’s taking so long and if they’ll be done in the next 15 minutes. Gaze longingly at the relatively open lanes going in the opposite direction. Then again, don’t do that. They’ll be filled with your vehicle and everyone else’s nine hours later. Paul Futhey is an assistant editor with the Metroland Durham Region Media Group. E-mail pfuthey@durhamregion. com. 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An initiative of the Cana- dian Mortgage and Housing Corporation and Natural Resources Canada’s Office of Energy, the EnerGuide for Low-Income Households (EGLIH) program is designed to help low-income residents permanently reduce their energy bills by an average of 30 per cent, and cut indi- vidual household emissions by three to four tonnes annu- ally. “I don’t even know why they cancelled it,” Maggie Robertson said. “Did they do it to pay for something else?” Ms. Robertson is a widow living in Pickering on a fixed income. Through EGLIH she qualified for a $3,500 grant to make her home more energy efficient. She learned about the program through a tax form she received in the mail. Her home was built in 1964 and the furnace was aged so she decided to go through the ap- plication process. An energy adviser come to her home, tested its efficiency and got the necessary estimates for the recommended improve- ments. “But just before I mailed them off I got a call from the office in Peterborough saying the program had been can- celled because of the federal government’s budget,” Ms. Robertson said. Angela Wheeler, execu- tive director of the non-profit Durham Sustain Ability (DSA), said the decision to cut the EnerGuide program is a great loss. “We may lose this great program and that is a shame,” Ms. Wheeler said. DSA is a member of Green Communities Canada (GCC). The national organization is a network of organizations from across the country and is the delivery agent for the EGLIH program. An open letter released by GCC calls on Prime Minister Stephen Harper to confirm the federal government’s commitment to the program. The letter came after GCC received indications from federal officials that the new $500 million, five-year pro- gram may be cancelled. Dan McTeague, MP for Pickering–Scarborough East, has taken on Ms. Robertson’s cause, bringing it up in the House of Commons on May 10. “This is a program to pro- mote energy efficiency, yet almost 50 cents of every dol- lar goes to inspections and administration and never reaches the homeowner,” Gary Lunn, minister of nat- ural resources, said in the House on May 10. “That is not in the taxpayers’ inter- est. It is not economically ef- ficient. It is not environmen- tally efficient and that is why this program has to end.” However, Mr. Lunn did say Ms. Robertson will receive her grant as she applied be- fore the program was can- celled. GROW AT GARDEN GALLERY gorgeousgardens PICKERING 2215 Brock Rd. 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SHO WS 10+ MOTIVATEDVENDOR LOOK FOR GREAT HOMES IN OUR WEDNESDAY REAL ESTATE SECTION AND OUR FRIDAY OPEN HOUSE WEEKEND AJAX AND PICKERING NEWS ADVERTISER Real Estate Sections durhamregion.comP PAGE 8 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, May 19, 2006 Pickering woman, group fight for energy program THE NEWS ADVERTISER, May 19, 2006 PAGE 9 A/Pdurhamregion.com Durham man returns from Africa a changed person By Danielle Milley Staff Writer DURHAM — Mark Simmons is back in Durham after spending six months in Africa, but he’s not sticking around for long. The 30-year-old enjoyed experiencing another culture so much he’s decided to teach English in South Korea for a year or two. Last September, Mr. Simmons began a five-month internship in Accra, Ghana at the West African AIDS Foundation (WAAF). Organized through Canadian Crossroads International (CCI), he went to set up a computer network at the WAAF office and teach staff how to use computers to make their jobs more efficient. While he did a great deal during his time in Ghana, Mr. Simmons finds it hard to fathom he was gone six months. “Time always seems to go by fast, but it’s hard to believe,” he said. “I’ve seen and done so much in such a short amount of time.” He made such strong connections and enjoyed his time there so much he extended his stay from five to six months, but had to return home in March to complete a two- week placement at WAAF’s Canadian part- ner agency, the AIDS Committee of Lon- don. In London, he was involved in a lot of public engagements, including presenta- tions at a church and at the University of Western Ontario. “I know that I had an experience few people get to have and I got to see the work an HIV organization is doing in Africa first- hand,” he said. “It’s important for me to share that with as many people who want to listen.” Back at his mother’s Courtice home, Mr. Simmons shared what he learned while in Africa and how the trip changed him. “I find I have a different view on things and I look at the world in a different way than before I left,” he said. “I look at different cultures much differently now. I don’t see it as us and them, but just us. I realize how similar people halfway around the world are to myself and other Canadians.” While he knew spending that much time in Africa would have an effect on him, he just didn’t realize how big the change would be. Spending six months in an exotic country, far away from home, affords one the op- portunity to learn about a different culture, taste new foods and see unbelievable sights, he said, but it was the people who left the biggest impression. “Definitely the people,” Mr. Simmons said. “There were people there that really amazed me in the dedication they showed, like Eddie (executive director of WAAF) and (Dr.) Naa Ashiley (Vanderpuye), who’ve given up what would be a very comfortable life in the West to help their fellow Ghanians who are living with HIV.” While much of his time was focused on computers during his placement (he was nicknamed Mr. IT), he did get to meet many people living with HIV or AIDS, which also taught him a lot. “The biggest lesson is to not think of them as numbers -- there are 30 million people living with HIV/AIDS in Africa -- because each of those people are individuals,” he said. Looking back on his time at WAAF, Mr. Simmons feels he made a difference. “I know that they are more comfortable and better with computers than when I got there,” he said. “I think the volunteer work I still plan to do is going to help them as well.” Even though he isn’t in Accra anymore, Mr. Simmons wants to continue to help WA AF. He is going to try and get new com- puter equipment, find medical volunteers and secure financial support. Mr. Simmons has advice for anyone con- sidering a volunteer placement in another country. “They should do lots of research, especial- ly around keeping themselves healthy and safe. They should be prepared for a chal- lenge -- physically, mentally, emotionally,” he said. “Most importantly, they should do it because it can completely change their life. “The person has to have an open mind and patience, but as long as they have those two qualities I think they’ll do fine.” He also suggests living with a host family, if the option is available. “It was a great experience,” said Mr. Sim- mons. “I’d definitely recommend living with a host family to anyone who is going to do this because I learned more about the cul- ture and language than I ever would on my own.” While he was looking forward to com- ing home and seeing people and places he hadn’t for six months, he does miss WAAF and Ghana. “(Leaving) was bittersweet. There were things I was looking forward to coming home for, but there were things and people I knew I would miss. But I reminded myself I could always go back,” he said. Mr. Simmons may not be going back to Ghana just yet, but he is leaving on his ad- venture in South Korea in a few months. “It had been an idea even before I want to Ghana and in some ways Ghana was a test to see if I could do it for a year or a few years,” he said. “It was just such an amazing experience in Ghana, I just knew I had to do it.” newsdurhamregion.com searchkeyword: africaghanasimmons =`^_k`e^ 8@;J `e8]i`ZX ǔFêOBMQBSUPGB%VSIBN NBOTWPMVOUFFSJOUFSOTIJQ JOUIF3FQVCMJDPG(IBOB Back and ready to share ‘The biggest lesson is not to think of them as numbers — there are 30 million people living with HIV/AIDS in Africa — because each of these people are individuals.’ Among his many excursions, Mark Simmons visited Ghanian Independence Square in Accra on March 6. It is the people Mark Simmons will remember the most from his six-month volunteer placement at the West African AIDS Foundation in Accra, Ghana. 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Payment plans available. AJAX DENTAL CENTRE durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 10 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, May 19, 2006 More dollars for home and community care By Erin Hatfield Staff Writer DURHAM — Local home-care and community services are receiving a provincial funding boost. The McGuinty government an- nounced additional money to improve home care and community support services on May 1. An extra $13 million in funding will go to community services, volunteer hospice services, palliative care con- sultation services, acquired brain in- jury and assistive living services in supportive housing. The Central East Local Health Inte- gration Network (LHIN) is receiving $746,650 of the $13 million. Among the organizations in line for funds are: the Head Injury Association of Durham Region ($44,200); Four Counties Brain Injury Association ($51,300); St. Paul’s L’Amoreaux Centre ($37,200), and Community Care Durham ($45,700). Durham Access to Care will receive nearly $5 million in additional fund- ing of the $12.3 million given to the Central East LHIN for home-care ser- vices. “We are currently reviewing our service delivery plans in light of this added funding to ensure we are pro- viding the best possible care to our clients,” said Shauna Curtis, Durham Access to Care’s communications manager. It is entirely government-funded through the provincial health and long-term care ministry, providing in- home care, long-term care placement and information. THE NEWS ADVERTISER, May 19, 2006 PAGE 11 A/Pdurhamregion.com Mike Pochwat/ News Advertiser photo A silver anniversary PICKERING — The Orchard Villa Retirement Home recently celebrated its 25th anniversary, with Louise Par- sons and Marjorie Shedwick presented with gifts for being Orchard Villa residents for the past 25 years. The founder of Orchard Villa, Fred Lafontaine, was on hand to share in the celebrations. Keeping an eye on the sports scene arivett@durhamregion.comSPORTS EDITOR AL RIVETT PICKERING — Ajax and Pickering youth can feast on a festival of activ- ity. YOUthFest 2006 is Friday, May 26 at the Pickering Recreation Complex from 4 to 8 p.m. Yo uths 13 to 19 years old can take part in a number of activities, includ- ing golf, basketball, inflatable obsta- cle course and volleyball, summer job hunting help, netball, pickleball, lacrosse and a skatejam. All activities are free. Each participant receives a ham- burger or hotdog, a slice of pizza and a drink. Additional food can be bought at a nominal price. Transportation is provided from Ajax to and from the venue. Buses leave all Ajax high schools and the McLean and Ajax community cen- tres between 3:15 and 3:45 p.m. The buses will return to the community centres only at about 8:15 p.m. The event is hosted by the Town of Ajax, City of Pickering, The Youth Centre and the YMCA. 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O’Neill will be signing autographs to help kick off the Durham Gaelic Foot- ball Club’s season on Saturday, May 27, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Ajax Sportsplex. The club is offering free Irish football lessons between 10 a.m. and noon for kids aged five to 18 every Saturday at the Sportsplex, from May 27 to June 24. Irish football is a fun, non-contact sport for boys and girls of all ages, combining skills from soccer, basket- ball, and volleyball in a free-flowing, fast-paced game. Participants require soccer or run- ning shoes and water. Pre-register by calling 647-402-5002, e-mailing info@durhamgfc.com, or at the park on May 27. ,%!2. 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([:SV[ZH[(QH_+V^UZ[OLHJ[PVUPZOV[[OLZTPSLZHYL^HYTHUK [OLM\UUL]LYZ[VWZ@V\»SSÄUKHUL_JP[PUNHYYH`VMNYLH[ZSV[Z MYVTJSHZZPJYLLSZ[VTVKLYUUL^NHTLZPUHJHZ\HSJVTMVY[HISL ZL[[PUN:VMVYHUL_JP[PUNJOHUNLVMWHJLHUKUVUZ[VWHJ[PVU HU`KH`VM[OL^LLRNVMVYHZWPUH[:SV[ZH[(QH_+V^UZ :SV[ZH[(QH_+V^UZ (SL_HUKLY»Z*YVZZPUN(QH_6U[HYPV 4VU[V:\U HTHT 4\Z[IL `LHYZVMHNLVYVSKLY THE NEWS ADVERTISER, May 19, 2006 PAGE 13 A/Pdurhamregion.com By Danielle Milley Staff Writer DURHAM — The pieces of the Central East Local Health Integration Network are starting to come together. Dr. Howard Clasky was recently named the critical-care leader for the Central East LHIN. “In that role I will be helping the re- gional administration with liaisoning, with consulting with corporations in the LHIN relating spe- cifically to inten- sive care,” said Dr. Clasky, who is the director of the in- tensive care unit at Scarborough Hospital. As critical care leader, Dr. Clasky will work with chief executive officer Marilyn Emery to develop plans on the best use of critical care resources in the area. He said his first task will be one of fact find- ing. “To get a feel for what’s going on,” he added. Once he has the lay of the land for the Central East LHIN, which stretches from Scarborough to Northumberland County and north to Haliburton, he will work with its critical-care providers and the LHIN board to improve critical care in the area. “What we want to do is, within the intensive care family, we want to im- prove the efficiency and we want to help with quality issues, improving quality, improving care for patients,” Dr. Clasky said, adding they want to make sure patients get the right care, at the right place. He is excited to be a part of the LHIN as it gets going and was honoured to be selected for the position. The critical care LHIN leaders will also work with Dr. Bernard Lawless, who was named the provincial lead for critical care. The Province is working to improve critical care, having launched its $90 million critical-care strategy in January, which includes critical-care response teams, new critical-care beds, training critical-care doctors and nurses, quality improvement, and addressing ethical is- sues related to critical care. The Central East LHIN is working with community residents and local health- care providers to create an integrated health services plan (IHSP) to guide the delivery of health-care services across the Central East area. The goal is to strengthen the accessibility and sustain- ability of the public health care system. A number of community consulta- tions have already taken place. New c ritical leadership for health network Howard Clasky Your community... online durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 14 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, May 19, 2006 Watch for us every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday for all your local news. NEWS ADVERTISER Piukkula earns federal honour DURHAM — Rod Piukkula, the outgoing deputy chief of Durham Regional Police, is being honoured with an Order of Merit by the fed- eral government. Deputy Chief Piukkula is among 44 people being honoured Friday in Ottawa with the Order of Merit of the Police Forces. The citation is given to officers and police service employees who make extraordinary efforts to protect the community. One of Deputy Chief Piukkala’s many accomplishments was the establishment, in the wake of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, of police services at Ontario Power Generation’s Pickering and Dar- lington nuclear plants, the ser- vice said in a statement when he announced his plans to retire in March. The deputy is retiring after 34 years in policing, five of them spent with Durham police. A retirement dinner is scheduled for June 7. Order of Merit for Durham deputy chief PICKERING — The YMCA wants area youth to know they’re not alone. The YMCA Durham Employ- ment Services office is holding its Spirit of Youth 2006 event on Saturday, May 27 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event showcases the numerous services available to youth in helping overcome the obstacles in everyday life. The event is at the Pickering To wn Centre, on the lower level adjacent to the food court. There will be live music and dancing along with prizes to be won. For more information, call the YMCA office in Pickering at 905- 427-7670. YMCA wants youth to get in the spirit at showcase of community services Ascensia®CONTOUR®or Ascensia®BREEZE®meter with purchase of corresponding Ascensia®test strips. TAKE THIS COUPON TO YOUR LOCAL PHARMACY. please check the meter you want Offer expires December 31st, 2006. 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Brought to you by Durham Gaelic Football Club with funding by the Ontario Trillium Foundation Check out www.durhamgfc.com for more info FUNdamentals 5 - 7 yrs Football Essentials 8 - 10 yrs Football Sense 11 - 14 yrs Minor Programs 15+ COME PLAY W I T H To r onto Maple Leaf Jeff O’Neill FREEIrish Football 4 Kids Pre-Register at: 647-402-5002 or info@durhamgfc.c o m Or on the d ay at the park Luxury for Everyone. www.bathworks.ca Also in Barrie, Belleville, Kingston and St. Catharines. 377 Mackenzie, Ajax Tel: 427-4149 Sp ring Into Action And Save A Bundle Of Bucks! 35% OFF* If you’re looking for value, quality and choice for your dream kitchen, hurry on down to Bathworks and take advantage of this spectacular sale. Because it ends May 31st. * Discount off of MSRP. THE NEWS ADVERTISER, May 19, 2006 PAGE 15 A/Pdurhamregion.com durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 16 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, May 19, 2006 Province clears the air beginning May 31 DURHAM — World No To- bacco Day and the Smoke-Free Ontario Act both arrive May 31. The new provincial act makes all work- places and public plac- es in On- tario 100- per cent smoke-free and also restricts the promo- tion of tobacco products and strengthens laws that prohibit the sale of tobacco to anyone under 19. Establishments that were exempt under the previ- ous law, such as bingo halls, ca- sinos, and racetracks, are now required to be smoke-free as of May 31. If an establishment has a patio with food and beverage service, the patio is also required to be completely smoke-free if it is either partially or completely covered by a roof. Furthermore, private clubs and establishments with a ‘smoking room’ will also have to comply with the new act. “The act is part of a compre- hensive strategy to help prevent young people from starting to smoke, to help people quit smok- ing, and to protect workers and the public for exposure to sec- ond-hand smoke,” said Dr. Rob- ert Kyle, the Region of Durham’s medical officer of health. A recent Durham Region health department survey shows 89 per cent of area residents support the ban on smoking in enclosed workplaces, 84 per cent support the ban on smoking in all public places, while 89 per cent approve of the use of ‘under-age shop- pers’ in sting operations. The department will inspecting and investigating any complaints to enforce the new act. 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See honda.ca THE NEWS ADVERTISER, May 19, 2006 PAGE 17 A/Pdurhamregion.com Region ready to welcome, enforce new smoking law Robert Kyle It’s an open and closed case Victoria Day DURHAM — Monarchists will be busy on Victoria Day, but most others will be enjoying a long week- end. Here’s what’s opened and closed on Monday, May 22. Liquor and beer stores, and shopping centres are closed. Check with your financial institution for its hours. There won’t be mail delivery. Library branches in both com- munities are closed Sunday and Monday. There’s no garbage and blue box recyclables collection in either community on Monday. Elementary and high schools are enjoying a long weekend. Durham Transit Authority is operating a modified schedule on Monday for both regular and spe- cialized vehicles. GO Transit will also have a reduced schedule. Call 416-869-3200 for schedule infor- mation. The Pickering Recreation Com- plex, the Dunbarton Pool and Pickering Museum Village are closed Monday. In Ajax, all recreation facilities are closed. The municipal halls in both communities are closed Mon- day. Councils in Ajax and Pickering meet Tuesday night. The News Advertiser office will be closed on Monday. IT’S BETTER WHEN YOU PLAN IT YOURSELF. L.I.F.E. Estate Planner Duffin Meadows Cemetery Pre-Planning Info Package Funeral Info Package A phone call to arrange an appointment YES! I SEE THE BENEFIT OF PRE -PLANNING. PHONEPOSTAL CODE APT I do not wish to receive any additional information or notifications in the future. MAIL TO: 65 Overlea Blvd., Suite 500 Toronto, Ontario M4H 1P1 CITY NAME STREET ✃mountpleasantgroupofcemeteries.ca AJAX COIN CARWASH Located at 75 Commercial Ave. South Off Station St. directly behind north end of Harwood Plaza, beside Beer Store OPEN 24/7 100% F r e s h W a t e r 100% Fresh Water Tr y our p r e s o a k a n d T e f l o n w a x , Try our presoak and Tefl on wax, IT’S A M A Z I N G ! ! ! IT’S AMAZING!!! 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The Henry Street High School student attended the Presidential Classroom’s Future World Leaders Summit in Washington D.C., where she participated with students representing more than 50 countries and explored international relations, diplomacy and the changing economy. “It was amazing,” said Ms. Thompson, an 18-year- old, Grade 12 student. She was invited to the summit following her participation in a young Canadians forum last year. The experience came with a $1,400 price tag, plus travel costs, which she raised mostly through a sponsor. The summit is designed for students interested in international relations and gives them the chance to showcase their country’s heritage, history and cultural highlights. Along with visiting Washington sites and country embassies, as well as interacting with insiders such as congress members and busi- ness leaders, the students conduct a summit meet- ing to debate international issues and play the World Trade Game. For Ms. Thompson, the most interesting part of the trip was meeting people from the different coun- tries and hearing cultural beliefs that differ from those more typical in North America. “You can only try to picture someone else’s per- spectives so much,” she said. Her group mostly discussed international aid, while other topics included human trafficking and trade. “There was a lot of controversy over the distribu- tion of international aid,” said Ms. Thompson. Particularly from the African students, she heard aid doesn’t necessarily go =where it’s needed in a developing country. “I can’t even begin to express how much it’s af- fected me really,” she said. 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Garage makeoverGarage makeover Autograph Door Systems (905) 686-6195 Ajax • Toronto • Durham Proudly Canadian Mississauga North 905-672-1388 Mississauga South 905-823-4727 Markham 905-479-2201 Woodstock 519-421-2131 800-562-8490 Contact us for a dealer near you Available at: www.permapavingstone.com Paving Stones, Walls, Steps & Curbs Paving Stones, Walls, Steps & Curbs for over 30 yearsfor over 30 years HIGHLAND CREEK ARNTS LOAM SUPPLY O'FLAHERTYS VANDERMEER PATIO (905) 683-0887 (905) 666-4263 NURSERY (416) 282-2054 Pickering Whitby (905) 427-2525 Scarborough Ajax THE NEWS ADVERTISER, May 19, 2006 PAGE 23 A/Pdurhamregion.com home sweet homehome sweet home || advertising featureadvertising feature Let’s say it, the garage door has never been particularly trendy, even though it is the largest object when you look at a home. Usually, we buy only one garage door in our lifetime: when we build a new house or when we renovate. So saying that a garage door is the new trend may not seem appropriate, but check a little bit further and you’ll see that it’s quite a different picture in the market. Garage doors are really being used more than ever to make a statement and add a lot of curb appeal. Garaga is responding to that growing interest by offering new options. According to Dan Hill, from Autograph Door Systems: “The biggest fashion trend is the carriage house look, which features a barn-like style with large hinges and designs that were popular for carriage doors before overhead doors existed”. People see their home as a place of peace and refuge. As such, they want to personalize their house as much as possible and make it truly their own. They also want homes that match their lifestyle and tastes. More and more, Mr. Hill notices that the garage door is integrated in the design of the house. With its large surface, it must match with the entry doors and windows and offer an attractive style and fi nish. Mr. Hill points out: “Colours are infl uenced by what the doors & windows and exterior siding manufacturers are doing. We have to be on the look-out for all the new products, because the consumers will require that all components of the house match harmoniously.” The common element of these components is colour. The most popular colour in the market is still white but even though it’s still a big seller, it’s now losing ground to new shades. Currently, the trend is moving toward: earth tones which are very fashionable. Garaga’s Bronze Sierra, Dark Sand and Claystone colours refl ect this trend. Besides colours, homeowners can also choose a different design. The choice offered is very interesting. Autograph Door Systems supplies the traditional raised panels (21 X 13 in), the fl ush design, the grooved design and the two newest designs, the XL (elongated raised panels (40’’ X 13’’) and the MIX (elongated 40’’ X 13’’ and raised panels 20’’ X 13’’). Just to recap, who said that the biggest doors have to be boring? There are so many options available today for homeowners to differentiate their home from their neighbour’s. Gone are the days where a garage door had only an open and close function. Today, this product plays an important role in the Design Build sector. “The consumer has a growing need to stand out, they want their home to be unique, not just like the neighbours next door”, concludes Mr. Dan Hill. Today’s garage door is much trendier CANADA’S ONLY FURNITURE SUPERSTORES PLUS! EVERY SOFA IS ON SALE! NOT EVEN THE TAXES! No Money Down!*NOT EVEN THE TAXES!No Interest! No Monthly Payments! On EVERYTHING in our showroom! FOR A trip to Leon’s is an absolute must this long holiday weekend! *O.A.C. Total purchase including all applicable taxes and a processing fee of $59.95 (Eg. $1500 purchase with $59.95 processing fee equals an APR of 3.2%) are due August 2007. All items available while quantities last. Prices, terms and conditions may vary according to region. Selection may vary from store to store. Pick-up discounts not available on some items. No extra charge for delivery on most items if purchase amount, before taxes and any fees, is $498 or more. See store for delivery included areas. Not applicable to previous purchases and markdown items. See store for other convenient payment options. Custom orders require 25% deposit. All first time buyers must put down a 15% deposit on any financed pick-up purchase over $1,000. TORONTO WEST Gordon MacKay off Jane St. South of Wilson Ave. (416) 243-8300 Open daily:10am-9:30pm Saturday: 10am-6pm Sunday: 11am-6pm 400 401 VAUGHAN 299 Bass Pro Mills Drive Vaughan Mills (905) 532-0141 Open daily:10am-9:30pm Saturday: 10am-6pm Sunday: 11am-6pm TORONTO CENTRAL Leon’s New Era 2872 Danforth Avenue (416) 699-7143 Open daily:10am-9pm Saturday: 10am-6pm Sunday: 11am-5pmHWY 410KENNEDY RD.HURONTARIOMcLAUGHLIN RD.BOVAIRD DR. BRAMPTON 10081 McLaughlin Rd. 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FINAL 4 DAYS! durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 24 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, May 19, 2006 UNITED WAY OF AJAX-PICKERING-UXBRIDGE FRIDAY, JUNE 2, 2006 3rd Annual Golf Event for Women in Durham Golf 1 of 2 courses at Carruthers Creek - Ajax ~ WIN great prizes ~ Enjoy a continental breakfast and light lunch ~ Fashion Show by TABI ~ Hole-in-one contest For more information or to book your tee time or foursome Barbara Fannin 905.686.0606 bfannin@uwayapu.org COMPLIMENTS TO OUR SPONSORS Hubbell Canada Inc. NEW THIS YEAR Never-Held-A-Club $45.00 includes golf lesson lunch and fashion show. Call for details. HWY. #2 HWY. #401 BAYLY ST. DREYER ST.WESTNEY RD.MONARCH ST.HARWOOD AVE. 955 Westney Rd. S., Ajax 905-683-1425 For the very best in quality, fresh food right here in Ajax! Monday, May 22 Open 24 Hours SPECIALS Victoria DayVictoria Day Your Hom etown Advantage Value Pack Prime Rib Grilling Steaks $3.99 lb. $8.80 kg Pkg. of 8 ea.79¢ Store Made Hot Dog & Hamburger Buns Frozen. Alaskin Red King Crab Legs $8.99 lb. $1.98 per 100 g. THE NEWS ADVERTISER, May 19, 2006 PAGE 25 A/Pdurhamregion.com Members want public discussion about association By Crystal Crimi Staff Writer DURHAM — The Ontario Public School Boards Asso- ciation has Durham District School Board trustees talk- ing. Trustees are planning a public discussion about the board’s concerns with OPSBA, and issues that arise will be presented to OPSBA during its June annual general meeting. Durham board members spoke about OPSBA at their May 15 meeting. “We put out over $100,000 a year to OPSBA,” said Whitby Trustee John Dolstra. He said the board is one of the province’s larg- est and he doesn’t feel it is getting all it deserves from OPSBA, despite the efforts of its local representative, Ajax Trustee Marilyn Crawford. He also had concerns about salary and fee increas- es presented in OPSBA’s budget. “I voted against it if it helps,” said Trustee Craw- ford of the wages. “Sometimes (OPSBA) can be pigs at the trough and I think we’re seeing that now,” said Whitby Trustee Liz Roy. She added they do some good things and with Durham’s new strength in numbers, perhaps its issues will be better heard. The board is now eligible to add a second board representa- tive to OPSBA, and trustees during Monday’s meeting elected chairman Mike Bar- rett, an Oshawa representa- tive, to join Trustee Craw- ford. Pickering Trustee Paul Crawford was elected as his alternate and Trustee Dols- tra is currently the alternate for Trustee Marilyn Craw- ford. Trustee Marilyn Crawford said Durham board members need to have an educated, non-emotional discussion about OPSBA and what the board could lose by withdraw- ing membership. “There’s a lot that OPSBA does that is good,” she said. Criminal reference checks and energy and gas issues are a few things the asso- ciation has worked on, said director of education Craig Burch. Trustee Dolstra said if Durham doesn’t start to see a difference in services pro- vided by OPSBA following the June meeting, he’ll be bringing forth a motion for the board to withdraw its membership. Trustees did not set a date to have their OPSBA discus- sion. B oard has concerns with trustees’ group Marilyn Crawford OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK MON. - FRI NOON -9 PM SAT. & SUN. 8 AM - MIDNIGHT Pickering Markets Trade Centre 1400 Squires Beach Rd., Pickering 905.619.6655 Bayly St.Westney Rd.Brock Rd.Squires Beach Rd.401. TRADE CENTRE Church St.ALFRED SUNGALFRED SUNG WAREHOUSESALEWAREHOUSE SALE NiveaNivea 3f3foror $$1010 CosmeticsCosmetics 77 singles forsingles for 9999¢¢ L ARGESTWAREHOUSESALELARGEST WAREHOUSE SALE 25,000 Sq. Ft. First time in G.T.A. & Durham. 1 time only. Don’t miss these amazing deals. 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Whether you join us for lunch, dinner or a social visit to the bar, it is by attention to detail, focus on food quality and freshness, and a desire to provide a higher level of service that we offer not just a meal, but an experience. Monday June 5 at 7 pm! Call for details. Belgian Beer Makers Dinner durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 26 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, May 19, 2006 Mike Pochwat/ News Advertiser photo Hopping mad AJAX — Grace Gaudett gets a helping hop from her dad John, while little brother Lucas gets some help from mom Donna during the ‘Hoppin Mad Balls’ fun race. Active Adventures of Ajax recently held a day of games and activities for the whole family on the fields at the McLean Community Centre. AJAX — It’s fair to say there will be fun at Lakeside Public School on Friday, May 26. The school holds its 16th an- nual Fun Fair and Community Barbecue from 5 to 8 p.m. There are games, a silent auc- tion, bake sale and barbecue. The school is at 4 Parkes Dr. in Ajax. For more information, call 905-686-3014. Lakeside cooks up fair bit of fair in Ajax P L E A S E , D O N ’TPLEASE, D O N ’TPLEASE, DON’T D R I N K A N D D R I V EDRINK A N D D R I V EDRINK AND DRIVE Know how to prevent road accidents We are all vulnerable to road accidents. A mo- mentary faintness, a distraction, a wrong ma- noeuvre, or negligence, from you or the other driver, and there, an accident happens. Neverthe- less, certain preventive behaviours can greatly reduce your risk of being involved in a danger- ous, perhaps even a fatal situation. Raising the awareness of Canadian drivers about dangerous behaviours is the mission of the organizers of this year’s National Road Safety Week, which takes place from May 16 to 22. After analyzing the circumstances surrounding the deaths on Canadian roads, the authorities have identifi ed three important mitigating fac- tors. First, drunk driving is responsible for one out of every three lives lost in road accidents. In spite of the many campaigns to raise aware- ness about the dangers of drunk driving, it still remains an important problem. It is also noted that, in nearly half of all deaths, the victim was not wearing a seat belt. In fact, it is estimated that about 10% of people don’t wear seat belts, especially during short trips close to home. This is a serious mistake involving enormous risks. Finally, 700 of the 2,800 Canadians who die in road accidents each year are killed at an intersec- tion. This statistic confi rms that respecting traf- fi c lights and stop signs is of prime importance. Unfortunately, the number of road accidents re- mains high. However, we should remember that the majority of accidents are caused by modifi - able behaviours. It’s up to you! 575 Kingston Road, Pickering, Ontario (905) 831-5400 (905) 619-6511 (416) 798-7131 FAX: (905) 831-3381 Email: pickeringhonda@sympatico.ca V.C.D. Please Don’t Drink and Drive from U.C.D . Please Don’t Drink and Drive from U.C.D. CHRIS BROWN* 905-619-9500 If you are looking to BUY or SELL Look no Further Call Chris Brown 905-619-9500 426 Simcoe St. S. • Oshawa • L1H 4J6 • 905-432-7167 $299.00 $499.00 $999.00 for the set $199.00 $399.00 for the microwave for the stove for the set Sale ends Monday May 29/06. Limited quantities.& up “Scratch and Dent Event” Don’t miss the savings. See store for details. $1499.00 All appliances come wiith full warranty N o r t h A j a x D e n t a lNorth A j a x D e n t a l 475 WESTNEY RD. N., AJAX 905-427-9160 Evening & Sat. Appointments Emergency Service Available TOOTH WHITENING ORTHODONTICS SPORTS GUARDS RELAXING GAS FAMILY & COSMETIC DENTISTRY rrs TM New Patients Welcome BRUCE BISSELL BUICK PONTIAC LTD. 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MONDAY, MAY 22 EUCHRE: The Ajax Seniors Friendship Club plays cards at the St. Andrew’s Community Center, 46 Exeter Dr. in Ajax, every Monday and Friday at 8 p.m., and Wednesdays at 1 p.m. For more information call Jack at 905-683-9696. PANCAKE BREAKFAST: A Place For You hosts a pancake breakfast from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 162 Rossland Rd. E. in Ajax. There will also be a car wash, a petting zoo, along with other attractions and the cost is free. Visit www.aplacefo- ryou.ca. TUESDAY, MAY 23 ROTARY CLUB MEETS: Interested in fun, friendship, and community involvement? The Rotary Club of Pickering is made up of active, car- ing, women and men who do good things for the commu- nity under the motto ‘Service Above Self.’ New member inquiries are welcome. The club holds breakfast meetings Tuesdays at the Annandale Golf and Curling Club, begin- ning at 7 a.m. Call Ryan at 416-487-5200 or e-mail rguthrie @guthrieinsurance.com. AUTISM SUPPORT: Autism Support Group ‘Chat - West’ meets at 7:30 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. at Dunbarton-Fair- port United Church, 1066 Dun- barton Dr. in Pickering. CHAT meets to share experiences, ask questions, and discuss common issues. Anyone with an interest in autism is wel- come. Call 866-495-4680. WEDNESDAY, MAY 24 SENIOR: The Rouge Hill Seniors hold events every Wednesday at the Petticoat Creek Community Centre, 470 Kingston Rd. Darts are at 10 a.m. and carpet bowling is at 1 p.m., beginners are welcome. There is a brown bag lunch at noon and everyone welcome. BOOK SALE: The Friends of The Ajax Public Library Group holds its annual Monster Book Sale on May 24 to 26 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at 539 Westney Rd. S. Call 905-995-9127. DARTS: The Ajax Seniors Friendship Club plays darts every Wednesday at 9 a.m. at the St. Andrew’s Community Center, 46 Exeter Dr. in Ajax. Beginners are welcome. For more information call Corne- lius at 905-683-4655. MACINTOSH USERS EAST: The group meets at 7:30 p.m. in Room 1 of the Whitby Cen- tral Library at 405 Dundas St. W. On the agenda is, Microsoft Wo rd and Building a Family Tr ee. Visitors are welcome. E- mail mause@mac.com or visit the group’s website at www. mause.ca. PLANT AUCTION: The Canadian Organic Growers and Durham Gardeners are hosting a plant auction in the Durham District School Board Administration Building, 400 Taunton Rd. E. in Whitby, Room 2007. The event begins at 7:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Call Dianne Pazaratz at 905- 433-7875 or Peggy Clark at 905-623-5278. WHIST AND DARTS: Ajax Se- niors Friendship Club plays at the St. Andrew’s Community Centre, 46 Exeter Dr. in Ajax. Whist starts at 1:15 p.m. Call Eleanor at 905-427-8785. Darts go at 9 a.m. Call Cornelius at 905-683-4655. THURSDAY, MAY 25 EPILEPSY LECTURE: Epilepsy Durham Region hosts a lecture at the Pickering Public Library, Central Branch at One The Es- planade. This lecture focuses on epilepsy and employment, and the disability tax credit. Call 905-666-9926. BRIDGE: Pickering Village Se- niors Club plays at the seniors centre, 29 Linton Ave., every Saturday beginning at 7 p.m. and every Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to noon. All seniors are welcome. Call 905-683-1659. FRIDAY, MAY 26 SALE: St. Martin’s Anglican Church, 1201 St. Martin’s Drive in Pickering, hosts a new-to- you sale from 7 to 8:30 p.m. featuring used clothing for the whole family, a white elephant table, toys and books. FUN FAIR: Lakeside Public School, 4 Parkes Dr., Ajax holds its 16th annual Fun Fair and Community Barbecue from 5 to 8 p.m. Barbecue, games, silent auction and bake sale planned. Call 905-686- 3014. SATURDAY, MAY 27 HOOK IN: The Ajax Rug Hook- ers holds its Annual Hook In at the St. Andrew’s Community Centre, 46 Exeter Dr. in Ajax, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be lots of hooking to see and a number of vendors available. Cost is $3 and anyone interested or curious about rug hooking is welcome. Guest speaker Ruth Emerson will discuss ‘From Mind to Mat’, designing and executing your own ideas. CONCERT: Arts Without Borders presents ‘Roots and Drums,’ a multicultural concert in support of the Durham West Arts Centre. The event is at J. Clarke Richardson Collegiate, 1355 Harwood Ave. N., Ajax. The concert begins at 6:30 p.m. and tickets are $10. To purchase, call 647-220-9282. News Advertiser Billboard MAY 19, 2006 durhamregion.comP PAGE 28 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, May 19, 2006 Sudoku durhamregion.comNOW ONLINE 48 1 7 8 6 7 3 576 1 86 9 5 6 7 687 3 91 4 19 24 Check it out at PICKERING — Learn to train an unruly dog to be a model pet with obedience classes. Pickering Animal Services is offering a six-week train- ing course that teaches the skills required to have a well- trained, obedient dog. The course fee is $100 and is scheduled for Monday nights, from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Petticoat Creek Community Centre, 470 Kingston Rd. The first day of school is June 5. Call 905-420-4655. You can teach a dog new tricks in Pickering Notice of Public Information Centre #1 407 East Environmental Assessment (EA) Study THE STUDY The Ministry of Transportation (MTO) in consultation with the Region of Durham, its constituents and surrounding municipalities, is undertaking an individual Environmental Assessment study to address the long-term transportation needs in the Region of Durham and surrounding areas. The study will examine regional transportation problems and opportunities for a 30-year planning horizon. The efficient and safe movement of people and goods within the Region of Durham, the Greater Toronto Area, the City of Kawartha Lakes, the City of Peterborough and the Counties of Northumberland and Peterborough will become more critical as population and employment levels in all of these areas continue to grow. THE PROCESS The 407 East Environmental Assessment study consists of two stages: (1) the Environmental Assessment Terms of Reference (ToR) and (2) the Environmental Assessment. On January 17 2005, the Minister of the Environment approved the ToR for 407 East. The approved ToR is available for review at local municipal offices, libraries and on the project web site at www.407eastea.com. The Environmental Assessment study commenced in February 2005. The study will address the requirements of the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act and the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act in accordance with the approved process detailed in the ToR. Public involvement is an important aspect of the study in terms of identifying transportation problems and opportunities and assessing potential impacts and mitigation methods. In order to facilitate participation, an extensive public consultation process is planned, including Public Information Centres (PICs) at key points throughout the study. At any time during the Environmental Assessment study, municipalities, stakeholders and the public can provide input and comments. At the conclusion of the study, an Environmental Assessment will be submitted to the Minister of the Environment for review and approval. Further notices will be posted at that time. PUBLIC CONSULTATION The first set of PICs will present the “Transportation Problems and Opportunities” and the assessment and evaluation of the “Alternatives to the Undertaking” (alternate ways of addressing the transportation needs in the analysis area). A preferred “Alternative to the Undertaking” (transportation alternatives) and preliminary Study Area will also be presented. The Public Information Centres will be conducted in an open house format from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.; there will be no formal presentation. This will provide an opportunity for members of the public to discuss the project and relay comments directly to the study team. The dates, times and locations of the first series of PICs are: Tues. May 30, 2006 Wed. May 31, 2006 Wed. June 7, 2006 Thurs. June 8, 2006 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Garnett B Rickard General Sikorski’s Ajax Community Centre McKinney Centre Recreation Complex Polish Veterans Club HMS Room 222 McKinney Drive 2440 Highway 2 1551 Stevenson’s Road 75 Centennial Road Whitby Bowmanville North Oshawa Ajax COMMENTS Interested persons may contact the project team regarding issues of concern at any time during the study. Comments and information regarding this project are continually being collected to better assist MTO in meeting the requirements of the Ontario and Canadian Environmental Assessment Acts. This material will be maintained on file for use during the project and may be included in project documentation. Information collected will be used in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. All comments received, with the exception of personal information, will become part of the public record. If you are unable to attend the PICs and wish to obtain further information or provide comments, please contact one of the individuals listed below. Alternatively, you can provide comments via our web site at www.407eastea.com. Mr. Doug Allingham, P.Eng. Mr. Dan Remollino, P.Eng. 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Groen/ News Advertiser photos The big unveiling PICKERING — Coree Russell, above, set the quickest time in the game Speed Stacking as Bayview Heights Public School held a fun fair and bake sale recently. Proceeds from the event went to a new school scoreboard recently installed in the gym and unveiled, below, with the help of the Toronto Raptors mascot, Steve Coughtrey and Bayview Heights Public School principal Heather Weber. The new scoreboard was dedicated to Mr. Coughtrey, who is retiring at the end of this year. CLAREMONT — Streets filled with bargains can be found at the Annual Clare- mont Yard Sale. The sale is Saturday, June, 10 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and comes with a $5 registration fee, which puts a participant’s sale on a community map to be dis- tributed to local residents and visitors to the area. This year, tables are being set up in the Re/Max parking lot for any entre- preneurs or local vendors. There will be baked goods, crafts, artwork, and more. Ta bles are $40, which will be donated to The Chil- dren’s Miracle Network and the Re/Max Sold on A Cure Foundation. Register before June 4 at Re/Max, 1692 Central St., Claremont or by calling 905-649-3300. To reserve a table, call 905-649-3300 Claremont offers deals at community sale Durham child centre shares in $10 million funding increase By David Blumenfeld Staff Writer DURHAM — Grandview Children’s Centre in Os- hawa will receive more than $805,000 in annual- ized funding thanks to the provincial government. The Friday announce- ment is part of a $10 mil- lion package for Child Treatment Centres (CTCs) in Ontario. It will help increase the number of ser- vices provided at Grandview and cut down on the centre’s waiting list, which has grown to ap- proximately 900 children with special needs. “This will make a tremendous dif- ference to the people we serve. All CTCs are going to benefit today,” said Adri- enne Laas, chairwoman of Grandview’s board of trust- ees. Grandview Children’s Cen- tre, at 600 Town- line Rd. in Os- hawa, is the only CTC in Durham Region and pro- vides treatment for children with a wide range of physical, developmental and communication disor- ders. Since 1990, its annual case load has grown from 1,039 to 4,775. The fund- ing it will now receive for 2006 is an increase of 21 per cent compared to last year. Wayne Arthurs, MPP for Pickering-Ajax-Uxbridge, called the funding for Grandview “a pretty sub- stantial dollar value.” He also said he has an affin- ity with Grandview, as his own son received service there. “They service a known function, they have breadth across the community, and frankly, it would be good governance to do this,” Mr. Arthurs said. “Our govern- ment is committed to help- ing families who have chil- dren with special needs.” As Parliamentary As- sistant to the Minister of Finance, Mr. Arthurs said he took the oppor- tunity to “whisper in his ear on more than one oc- casion” about the need for increased funding for youth with special needs. He applauded Mary Anne Chambers, the Minister of Children and Youth Ser- vices, for turning over the entire $10 million to CTCs such as Grandview. “She did it with a com- fort level, with an empathy and a joy that made me very happy,” Mr. Arthurs said. Linda Watson, execu- tive director of Grandview Children’s Centre, said the boost in funding will help Grandview continue to lead the way for excellent service for kids and fami- lies in Durham Region. “This is fabulous news,” she said. THE NEWS ADVERTISER, May 19, 2006 PAGE 29 A/Pdurhamregion.com By Blake Wolfe Special to the News Advertiser DURHAM — Providing “c lean, reliable and safe en- ergy” while supporting the research and development of new technologies to re- duce environmental impact was the message Energy Minister Donna Cansfield had for some of Canada’s most in- fluential names in the power indus- try. Ms. Cansfield spoke at the Uni- versity of Ontario Institute of Tech- nology (UOIT) on Friday, as part of the Canadian En- ergy Challenge Workshop. The workshop featured guest speakers dis- cussing the problems and solutions concerning Cana- da’s, and the world’s, energy situation. She also spoke of the sys- tem the Liberals inherited from the former Conserva- tive government. “We saw no investment in energy for eight years,” she said. She added that while energy needs have risen, production capacity has dropped due to lack of in- vestment. “We have a mess -- a real mess.” Another challenge Ms. Cansfield spoke of is the “de- politicization” of the building of new nuclear generating stations, citing the Pickering plant as a prime example of a generating station “brought online, on time.” “Maybe when politicians stay out,” she said, “folks can do their jobs.” The support of new energy technologies is part of the minister’s plan to “take us forward to 2025.” Ms. Cans- field described the impor- tance of renewable energy sources such as geo-thermal and solar energy to the over- all energy supply of the prov- ince. Worldwide energy de- mand is expected to increase by 50 per cent between now and 2030. “We’re looking at those technologies,” she said, add- ing that funding for research and development is the responsibility of the province. “All of those technologies need to be en- couraged, not discouraged. We have a responsi- bility to leave a smaller footprint on the earth.” Ms. Cansfield also de- scribed the important role that institutions such as UOIT will play in both devel- oping these new technolo- gies and training those who will be in charge of generat- ing energy. “It’s inspiring to listen to students,” she said. “When I first visited here (UOIT), one of the students I met will probably become a nuclear scientist in the future.” UOIT president Gary Polonsky also spoke of the school’s commitment to “in- novation in energy technol- ogy. “Just a few years ago, it (energy) wasn’t considered a tough portfolio,” he said. “We’re trying to do our best in a humble way, by hiring the best people on earth.” Equally important as both the research and develop- ment of new energy tech- nologies and the building of new generating stations to Ms. Cansfield is the educa- tion of the public about en- ergy consumption. 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DAILY NEWS CAST FirstFirst with News FirstFirst with Sports FirstFirst with Entertainment Log on here firstLog on here fi rst Always on durhamregion.comAlways on durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, May 19, 2006 PAGE 31 A/Pdurhamregion.com ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT infodurhamregion.com Fuhgeddabout missing this murderous play Plenty of Breaking Legs in theatre production By Mike Ruta Staff Editor PICKERING — To ugh guys, expensive suits, good food and murder. It all adds up to ‘Breaking Legs’, the new comedy that ends the spring season of plays at Herongate Barn Theatre in Pickering. The play debuts tonight and runs until July 1. “The story is about a playwright who is a professor and is seeking funding for his new play from the family of a former student,” says director Ann Ward. “I guess everybody else has turned him down.” However it turns out the family is connect- ed, as in Mafiosi. They hold court in an Italian restaurant owned by the Mob kingpin, Lou Graziano, while conducting private business in a nearby private setting. Complicating mat- ters for Terence O’Keefe, the playwright, the Mob boss’s lusty daughter has fallen for him. Angie tells him the $900,000 he needs to get his play on Broadway should be no problem. “They’ll probably just give it to you in a paper bag,” she says, adding the mobsters gen- erally lose that much in a night playing craps. The Mafiosi agree to finance the play -- as long as they don’t have to read it. But they are a little uncomfortable with the subject matter, murder, as it hits a bit close to home. “A lot of the comedy comes from the intimi- dation of the professor by these three guys,” Ward says. “And they make funny little revi- sions and suggestions.” For example, the mobsters want the boss’s daughter to have a part. And, big fans of splashy musicals like ‘Oklahoma’, they want music in the production. Getting into the spirit of theatre, they mix up the classic stage expres- sion, saying, “the roar of the greasepaint and the smell of the crowd.” The cast members are from across the re- gion. Whitby’s Glenn Ottaway and Michael Savage play the Godfather and his right-hand man (Mike Francisco), respectively. Ross Lib- bey of Oshawa is the thug, Tino DeFelice. Daniel Wyse, also of Whitby, is a weasly guy known as “poor Franki Salvucci.” The hapless playwright is Chris Cole of Toronto, while Vic- toria Dwight of Pickering is Angie. The mobsters make full use of having a writer around, asking the professor to write the eulogy when poor Franki has his throat slashed. Ward says she learned of the play, written by American Tom Dulack, when her sister saw a production of it in British Columbia about 10 years ago. “I looked at it, but at the time I didn’t have the right guys who could step into these parts, so I tucked it away,” she says. She feels confident that the cast has the size and stage presence to convincingly play the tough guys -- and look good in expensive suits. Herongate is at 2885 Altona Rd., halfway between Taunton and Whitevale roads. For ticket information and reservations, call 905- 472-3085 or visit www.herongate.com. Merle Robillard/ News Advertiser photo Winning form PICKERING — The St. Mary Catholic Secondary School Dance Team rounded out its competitive season with a total of six, first-place finishes against other high schools in Durham and the GTA. The team, actually three teams in one, holds its Spring Dance Showcase on June 7 at 7 p.m. Rep- resenting the group are Jessica Domingo, Caytlin Reel, Sonia Lepore, Lyndsay Caluste and Nicole Bacci. Daytripper highlights weekend fun DURHAM — If you live for weekends, here’s something just for you. Debuting on the Metroland Durham Region Media Group website, durhamregion.com, and in Metroland Durham newspapers this week is Daytripper, a twice-weekly roundup of what’s happening in your community each weekend, from Daytripper Chris Glover. Daytripper will be broadcast on durhamre- gion.com Thursdays to inform you of events coming up on the weekend. On Mondays, look for the Daytripper week- end wrapup of events. Each newscast is hosted by Glover. In the newspaper, look for Glover’s Daytrip- per stories throughout the summer. submitted photo Pasta and murder are served up in ‘Breaking Legs’, Herongate’s new gangster comedy, opening tonight and running until July 1. The cast is, from left, Michael Savage, Glenn Ottaway, Chris Cole, Victoria Dwight and Ross Libbey. durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 32 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, May 19, 2006 SPORTS sportsdurhamregion.com 11 Harwood Ave S Ajax Tel: 905-686-5554 FREE SALAD OF YOUR CHOICE WHEN YOU BRING IN THIS AD OFFER VALID FOR DINE-IN ONLY Despite the rain, the Lake Ontario Secondary School Association’s track and field championships were held this week at the Oshawa Civic Stadium. Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School’s Bejaan Jivraj, left, finished in almost a dead heat with Anderson Collegiate Vocational Institute’s Chris Walker in a 400-metre, midget boys heat race. Above, St. Mary Catholic Secondary School’s Rebecca Opoku went on for a heat win in senior girls 80 m hurdles. Keenan to lead locals By Shawn Cayley Staff Writer DURHAM — Derek Keenan insists the strong contingent of local players on the Ontario Pee- wee Lacrosse team is not a case of the coach bringing his guys along for the ride. In fact, he views the opposite as being true. “No, not at all,” Keenan said firmly when asked about the eight Whitby club players on the ros- ter of 18, including Ajax’s Devin Shore and Pickering’s Drake Caggiula. “They are all justified. Every one of them deserves that spot, and in fact, there could have even been more.” Keenan, who recently received coach and general manager of the year honours in the National Lacrosse League, is the bench boss for the Ontario team com- peting at the Peewee Nationals in Whitby from Aug. 6-12. Keenan says he has built a quick, skilled team, and he expects to have a good showing at Nationals. “I think we have a team that is going to compete really hard,” said Keenan, who is also coach- ing the eight local players with the Whitby 1 team this year. “They’ll be a lot of talented kids on the floor and we are looking forward to seeing how we stack up.” Stacking up could be a tough task for Keenan’s squad as the perennial powerhouse teams such as British Columbia, Iro- quois and Alberta are sure to be as skilled and competitive as ever. However, after seeing the 43 players who attended his main camp, Keenan is confident the number has been whittled down to a group that will make Ontario proud. “It was certainly a great camp, and probably the best crop of peewees I have seen in a long time,” he admitted. “We’ll be al- right.” As for the competition, Keen- an expects the aforementioned usual suspects to pose a threat. “B.C. is traditionally a strong program, Iroquois always has plenty of depth and Alberta al- ways seems to be there right through to the end,” explained Keenan. Ontario boasts a plethora of scoring talent up front, and much of it is expected to come off the stick of Shore. Keenan calls him the “most skilled player in the province when it comes to the core skills of the game.” Records fall at LOSSA track and field Pickering athletes among those setting new standards at championships By Shawn Cayley Staff Writer DURHAM — Records are made to be broken. And on Tuesday and Wednesday at Civic Fields, a few Lake Ontario Secondary School Athletics track and field records fell victim to that very fate. Despite competing in less than ideal weather conditions on Tuesday, Marcus Dillon of R.S. McLaughlin CVI broke a 26-year- old LOSSA record previously held by Marc Adam by posting a time of 6:02 in the open boys’ 2000m steeplechase. Dillon wasn’t finished there, as he shattered the old mark in the senior boys’ 3000m race, too. He bested Tom Kelly’s mark of 8:44.6 set in 1982 by hitting the fin- ish line in a time of 8:41.5. Although he didn’t break the re- cord, Dillon captured another gold medal in the senior men’s 3000m run. Fa ther Leo J. Austin’s Ryan Charl- ton also ran his way into the LOSSA record books with his performanc- es in the junior boys’ 400m and 800m races. With the rain coming down and the wind slightly swirling, Charlton ran a time of 52.4 in the 400m and 2:02.5 in the 800m. Charlton’s time in the 400m was more than two full seconds ahead of the second place finisher Jamie Sodhi of McLaughlin. In the junior girls’ 80m hurdles, Natalie Gray of McLaughlin set a new record when she posted a time of 12.73 in the event. The previous mark was held by Jessica Nasmith of Pickering with a time of 13.40, which was posted in 2004. On the team front, Pickering High School blazed its way to a new best mark in the 4x100m relay with a time of 52.5. LOSSA convener and Dwyer track and field coach Kevin Dillon was somewhat surprised to see the records fall the way they did this year. “We thought some might be bro- ken, but we weren’t sure because of the uncertain weather we have been getting,” he said, while stand- ing in the rain during the meet on We dnesday. “But with all the amaz- ing athletes we have here, I guess nothing should surprise us.” These athletes, along with the many other gold medal winners from LOSSA, have less than a week to prepare for the OFSAA Central Regionals that are slated for next We dnesday and Thursday at York University. 905 WHITBY CAMPUS 668-4211 1818 Hopkins Street 1-866-966-0626 SUDBURY NORTH BAY SAULT STE MARIE TIMMINS BARRIE OWEN SOUND OTTAWA PEMBROKE CORNWALL BELLEVILLE KINGSTON PETERBOROUGH OSHAWA/WHITBY SARNIA CHATHAM WINDSOR KITCHENER LONDON CO-OP PROGRAMS & JOB ASSISTANCE TRUCK DRIVER TRAINING & JOB ASSISTANCE FINANCIAL ANALYST The Town of Whitby, Durham's Business Centre, a quickly growing and progressive community is currently seeking a highly motivated and energetic individual for this challenging opportunity. 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The College of Applied Linguistics is offering A 5 day certificate course @ Durham College June 21-25, 2006 To register for an Open House May 25 call for more info 888-246-6512 www.INTLcollegeof linguistics.com ADMIN ASSISTANT, long term temp, Bowmanville area, must have simply accounting a must, word excel, phone 2 yrs. back- ground Fax resume to Christine (416)495-0941 ATTENTION STUDENT!Sum- mer work. $14.75 base-appt. FT/PT schedules. Customer sale/svc. No exp. needed-will train. Conditions apply. Call 905- 426-7726. BUSY SEASON Summer has ar- rived and we need people to fill openings from office to ware- house. $450-$600 to start. Don't wait, call now! 905-420-1042, ask for Amy CLEANER NEEDED FOR condo in Pickering. P/T, weekends. Contact Lisa at 905-795-1144. COMING SOON to Ajax, Caribbean Supermarket and Restaurant, Now hiring all staff. Fax resume to 905-492-0438 To Place an Ad in Ajax or Pickering Call 905-683-0707 or Tor. line 1-416-798-7259 ClassifiedsClassifiedsNews AdvertiserNews Advertiser 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9:00-5 Closed SaturdayEmail: classifi eds@durhamregion.com Classifi eds On-Line Web Site: www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, May 19, 2006, PAGE 33 A/Pwww.durhamregion.com EDUCATIONAL SERVICES CLASS S MECHANIC REQUIRED •Steady day work M-F in a safety focused team environment •Must have a valid Ontario drivers licence with S & T technicians preferred •Offers a competitive wage and benefits package APPLY WITH RESUMÉ TO: 6775 Baldwin St. P.O.Box 399 Station Brooklin Or via fax to: 905-655-8733 BRAKE PRESS OPERATOR Durham Region Required Skills •Brake Press Set Up •Must be able to read Drawing •Minimum 5 years related exp. Please forward resume to: 304784@myadbox.com or visit: www.myadbox.com/304784 Web Developer, Interactive Media NorthumberlandNEWS.com NorthumberlandNEWS.com, the companion site to the Northumberland News newspaper, is seeking a highly skilled Web developer. The successful candidate will possess proven expertise in developing and implementing PHP- based web applications. In addition, excellent working knowledge of the following is required: HTML, JavaScript, CSS, XML, Dreamweaver and Fireworks/Photoshop. Experience using CSS for layout an asset. Must possess strong organization and com- munication skills, and be able to take direction from the development team. Good design skills and rig- orous attention to detail vital. Applicants should submit their resume and portfolio electronically (in Word or PDF format) to: Todd Blayone, Business Development Manager, Interactive Media (tblayone@durhamregion.com). We thank all applicants.Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The Times Journal Advertising Department is seeking a full time Sales Representative who is goal oriented with a focus on growing revenue from new and existing accounts. REPORTING TO: Advertising Manager FUNCTIONS: • Professionally represent the Times Journal to assigned and potential advertisers with the emphasis on account development, in various products. • Develop strong relationships with advertisers to build business opportunities. • Provide clients with creative advertising solutions. • Develop and implement sales strategies for prospective and existing clients. • Accountable to achieve sales revenues at targeted levels. • Expand client base through prospecting and cold calling. QUALIFICATIONS: • Demonstrated presentation, negotiation and closing skills. • Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to problem solve. • Ability to excel at making cold sales calls. • Proven time-management skills, well organized and able to manage deadlines. • Superior written and verbal communication skills. • Advertising sales experience is an advantage. • Experience in the sale of special sections is considered a benefit. • Reliable automobile is required. • Post-secondary education in a business discipline is a definite asset. The Times Journal provides a base salary, commissions, bonus plan and full benefits. This is a fantastic opportunity to get in to the number one newspaper in this growing community. If you are a team player and possess the requirements listed above, please submit your resume to: Judy Pirone, Advertising Manager The Times Journal Fax Number: 905-852-9341 E-mail: jpirone@durhamregion.com Printing, Publishing & Distributing Ltd. CLINICAL RESEARCH COORDINATOR RN with current CNO Certification. Indepen- dent/team member. Preferred knowledge of (ICH/GCP) guidelines. Organizational and time management skills. Computer skills. Good clini- cal judgement. Recent intravenous and veni- puncture skills.Fax CV and cover letter to 905- 683-7071 or E-mail: pats@adamedical.com Massey's Restaurant requires full time LINE COOKS DISHWASHER/MAINTENANCE Full availability required Apply in person with resume 774 Liverpool Rd. S., Pickering COUPLE,live-in, sought by fami- ly to manage 140 acre farm out- side Uxbridge. Responsible for property maintenance/oversight, groundskeeping, tending live- stock & housekeeping. Position suits couple who take pride in their work. Good references, experience a must. Fax resume to 416-369-1743 or email staff@charlesmacpherson.com CSR COURTICE COPART INC.- Oppty with salvage industry lead- er. Min 1-2yr customer service exp preferred. Copart offers com- petitive wages/benefits, bilingual a plus. Email resume to: gmyard201@copart.com or Fax 905-436-2763 CUSTOMER SERVICE oriented people w/vehicle required for ear- ly morning delivery of Toronto Star newspaper in Oshawa, Port Perry, Uxbridge, Bowmanville. 7 days/week. (905)438-1170. DRIVERS WANTED for Blue Line Ta xis. Part-time shifts available. Please call Roy at 905-440-2011 or (905) 439-1111. EXPANDING EXCAVATING and landscaping company requires help. Experience and valid driv- er's license necessary. Call (905)424-0846. EXPERIENCE CLEANERS needed for night time work. from 1a.m-6a.m. Own vehicle required. Call 1-800-565-2608 EXPERIENCED PRESSER re- quired for dry cleaning business in Ajax. Full-time position. Please call (905)686-3905 FREE Telephone Service FREEDOM PHONE LINES Regardless of Credit No Deposit Required LOWEST PRICE Call now & receive 1 month FREE 1-866-884-7464 HIGHPOINT SECURITY is hiring Security Guards. Vehicle is re- quired. Must be willing to work all shifts including nights, weekends & some holidays. Applicants must be over 18 and have a clean criminal record. Call Veronica 905-723-2456 or fax resume to 1-877-492-3306 or email: resume@highpointsecurity.com LIGHT INDUSTRIAL - Apply in person to 1614 Dundas St. E., Suite 203. Whitby (Dundas / Thickson) on Monday to Thurs- day from 9:30 a.m.- 2:30 p.m HOUSE CLEANERS required, Durham Region. Valid drivers li- cense, access to vehicle pre- ferred. $10.00/hr+. Room for ex- pansion. All supplies, hours, cli- ents provided. Chad or Liz (905)442-4279 LIGHT DUTY AND heavy duty cleaners needed for high rise condo in Pickering area. 905- 479-3131. LUBE TECHNICIANS,full/part- time. Hourly wage + bonus. Able to perform regular oil & filter changes and maintenance on ve- hicles. Apply at Pennzoil, 581 King St.East, Oshawa. ORDER TAKERS NEEDED $25/hr. avg. Full Time We Train You!! 905.435.0518 PICKERING BASED Air duct cleaning com- pany requires techni- cian for immediate posi- tion. Must have clean driver's licence. Good knowledge of the GTA 416-293-1800 Professional FUNDRAISERS needed. Part/Full time 3 shifts daily 7 days a week. Earn $12/hr. Contact us today! 1-888-974- JOBS or www.1888974jobs.com PROPERTY MAINTENANCE company requires workers. 2-years gardening service experi- ence preferred. Driver's license required. For more information call (416)258-4642 PROPERTY MAINTENANCE MANAGER Seeking a respon- sible, independent individual who enjoys working with their hands and dealing with people for property management company. Experienced in general property repair preferred, ie plumbing, electrical,etc. Ideal for a semi- retired or retired person. Locat- ed in Durham.. This is an inde- pendent contractor position. Must have vehicle and flexible work hours. Please fax resume to 416-987-5563. REGISTRATION OFFICERS $25/hr.avg. Full-time, students welcome. Full training provided. Call 905.435.1052 SEEKING NEW MOMS Part-time career opportunity. High-income potential. Excellent training. Set your own hours. For more information call Don Zynomirski at (905)509-4973 TIRED OF WORKING for some- one else? Be your own boss! Rent a station for hairdressing or the whole salon at a very rea- sonable price and be worry free! Call (905) 576-0823. SMALL, GROWTH-ORIENTED Pickering Steel Distributor re- quires hard-working, career- oriented shipper/receiver. Start June 5th. Opportunities for ad- vancement. Full benefits. Clean "G" License a must, forklift opera- tors certificate a plus. Resumes: 905-831-5872. ST. LAWRENCE GRAINS and Farm Supply, 3199 York Durham Line 30, Stouffville. St. Lawrence has an immediate requirement for a permanent, full-time elevator operator. Preferred candidates are physically fit, mechanically in- clined and experienced in farm operations. DZ license an asset. Please contact Richard McNama- ra:Phone:905-640-2260 ext. 222, fax: 905-640-2261, email: richard_slg@bellnet.ca STUDENTS WELCOME, 8 sum- mer F/T openings available for College/University Students in our Promotional Marketing Firm. $500-$600 per week to start. We also offer a student tuition bonus. Call Student Hotline, (905)420- 1040, ask for Sam. WORK FROM HOME local pack- aging company requires work from home sub-contractors. Van/1/2 ton truck is required. For more information contact Lise: 905-427-5456, ext.221. BARBER/HAIRSTYLIST re- quired full-time for established shop in Oshawa. Clientele an as- set. Excellent commission. No evenings required. Sunday & Monday's off. Call Richard (905)723-2855 or (905)579-8403 LOOKING FOR EXPERIENCED hairdresser or chair renter with clientele. Store located in Picker- ing. Nice shop. Great atmos- phere. Ask for Sylvia at 416-473- 8997. NEWLY RENOVATED family hairstyling centre in the Bowman- ville Mall is looking for Experi- enced Hairstylists for immediate full-time positions. Please call Pat days 905-718-2248; Eve. 905- 723-0472. OSHAWA CENTRE HAIRSTY- LISTS requires Experienced Hair- stylists for full-time positions. Please call Mary or Lina 905-728- 4623. THE FACIAL PLACE Estheti- cians required, Pickering 905- 831-9700 or Whitby (905)668- 8128 locations. Part-time or full- time, facialplace@bellnet.ca THE FACIAL PLACE Whitby & Pickering seeking Junior Spa Attendants for the summer season. Must have a flare for the beauty industry. Email resume facialplace@bellnet.ca or call (905)668-8128 ARCHITECTURAL MILLWORK company seeks fully experienced cabinet maker in Durham Region area. Please fax resume to 905- 433-1463 BUSY HIGH END restoration shop requires licensed bodyper- son, part-time mechanic and prep person with minimum 15 years experience in restorations. Wag- es negotiable, Start immediately. (905)436-1999 C & C MILL OPERATOR 7 years experience. Must be able to read blueprints. Submit re- sume via fax: 905-420-0641. In- person, 963 Brock Rd. S, Picker- ing. CLASS "A" DIESEL MECHAN- ICS & MECHANIC HELPERS re- quired for new shop in Ajax. Call Clint or Scott (905)427-8064 or fax resume to 905-427-2486 ELECTRICIAN'S HELPER want- ed for small company in Durham Region. Experience and own transportation required. May lead to an apprenticeship. Mail resume to: FILE #256 Oshawa This Week, 865 Farewell St., Oshawa ON L1H 7L5 EXPERIENCED WORKING Car- penter Foreman and experienced Carpenters required for local con- struction company. Local area only. Fax or email resume to 905- 668-8284, lardale@bellnet.ca LICENSED MECHANIC needed for full Service Ajax Garage. Able to repair all makes and models. Valid driver's license required. Flat rate. Pay based on Experi- ence.(905)683-0650 Rudy. LICENSED MECHANIC or 4th year apprentice required for busy Ajax shop. Must have own tools. Experience in diagnostics, brakes and front end. Call for appt. 905 - 428 - 6252 or fax resume: 905-428-2154 att: Sam ONTARIO DUCT CLEANING, looking for full time technician. Good driving record with own transportation. Professional and mechanically inclined. Fax 905- 655-9069 or email grecon.systems@sympatico.ca SERVICE TECHNICIAN - Pickering manufacturing compa- ny seeks experienced Service Te chnician. Successful candidate will have an electrical and elec- tronics background and will be knowledgeable in computer set- up, networking, installation and simple programming. We are keen to hire an independent, self-starter with a strong work ethic and a straight-forward man- ner with 5+ years experience. Please state salary expectations in cover letter. Submit résumé by May 26, 2006 by fax to 905-839-9198 or by e-mail at careers@intellimeter.on.ca.No calls please. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. WOODWORKING COMPANY seeks fully experienced CNC op- erator in Durham Region area. Please fax resume to 905-433- 1463 SIGN INSTALLER required. Must be experienced, have DZ license and have good driving record. Must show good work ethics and able to operate large equipment. Contact Brian Dudley Ltd. (905)686-3636 or fax 905-686- 2156 AJAX WEB DESIGN has a junior web technician, computer geek position available. Some web de- sign skills required. Quick learner , good work ethic essential. Light travel with own vehicle. Fax your resume to: 905-426-7449. ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT required for 1/2 days at Mortgage Brokerage office in Courtice. Ad- ministrative background is re- quired. Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel, and business writing skills. Fax resume 905- 436-8012. LAW FIRM requires experienced full time real estate clerk for ma- ternity leave. Must be able to handle real estate files indepen- dently. Send resume to blclaw@hotmail.com MATURE PERSON required part time, Monday - Thursday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Must have excellent ac- counting (receivables/payables) skills as well as excellent comput- er skills. (Excel and Power point). Please fax resumes to: (905)427- 0265 RIBO LICENSED HELP required 3-4 days per week. Ajax. Please fax or e-mail resume to 905-437- 3098. jdinsure@rogers.com. TECHNICAL SUPPORT Admin- istrator. Pickering manufacturing company seeks experienced Te chnical Support Administrator. Responsible for the smooth operation and administration of all technical systems within the company, database software development, trouble-shooting and user support. Also respon- sible for the administration and maintenance of the SLQ server and programming for HTML, PHP and Visual C++. The successful candidate will have a degree or diploma in a related field, will be an independent, self-starter with a strong work ethic, a straight-for- ward manner and 5+ years expe- rience. Please state salary expec- tations in cover letter. Submit résumé by May 26, 2006 by fax to 905-839-9198 or by e-mail at careers@intellimeter.on.ca.No calls please. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. ADVERTISING SALES Asso- ciates WANTED in Durham Re- gion. Commission-based. Prefers outside sales experience. Contact ERM Group at 416-290-6107. Fax resume to 416-296-1259 AGENTS NEEDED FOR exciting new home site in Bowmanville. Must have previous new home sales experience. Send resume to: pzoccoli@rogers.com. Fax, 905-856-9030. Attention: Philip Zoccoli. BECOME A SALES professional with ALLSTATE and manage your own business. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit, are moti- vated, energetic and a strong communicator, learn more about a career as a sales professional with an industry leader. We offer an excellent training and compen- sation package. Email your re- sume to salescareers@allstate.ca BUYERS AGENT,busy ReMax office looking for hardworking team member, must have real estate license, be self motivated, experience an asset, fax resume to 905-433-0908 HVACR COMPANY looking for a Residential Salesperson Fax resume to: 905-683-0817 CERTIFIED DENTAL Assistant /Receptionist required for busy Whitby office. Abeldent experi- ence an asset. Please fax re- sume to 905-430-1778. CERTIFIED DENTAL Assistant required part time in Uxbridge for a busy family practice. Appli- cant must have a thorough knowledge of dental office pro- cedures. Computer skills would be an asset. Please send cur- rent resume by fax to: 905-852- 1882 DENTAL HYGIENIST for Mark- ham office. Experienced pre- ferred. Part-time, one evening re- quired. Fax resume to (905) 882- 1411. FULL-TIME DENTAL ASSIST- ANT required immediately for Pickering location. Evenings and Saturdays a must. Must be flexible. Fax resume to: 905-427- 9697. LEVEL 11 DENTAL ASSISTANT for Orthodontic practice. Experi- enced preferred. Looking for mul- ti-task, self-motivated and team approach individual. Up to 35 hours per week. Please hand de- liver resumes to Oshawa Centre, Office Galleria, Suite 130. POSITION AVAILABLE for full- time night RN, Full-time & casual RPN and Cook with papers. Fax resume to Attn: Administrator, Tr acey Werheid 905-623-4497. REGISTERED MASSAGE Therapy Clinic in Oshawa (Bloor/Ritson,) near 401 seeking RMT (female preferred) some evenings and weekends required. Please call (905)243-1038, e-mail resume to mirka.m@rogers.com RMT REQUIRED, days, eve, sat. for day spa in Whitby. Call Gillian (905)579-4937 RN required for permanent casu- al/part-time position for oral sur- gery office. Mornings only. BCLS and Venipuncture required. ACLS, ER/Acute Care experi- enced preferred. Please fax re- sume to: 905-576-0016 BURBS BISTRO Hiring floor manager, FT servers, for new dining venue in Pickering.Exp.only, food, wine knowledge a must.Also, PT bar, bus staff.Apply w/re- sume 2-5 pm 1900 Dixie Rd @ Finch or www.burbsbistro.com COOK for a well-established res- taurant, open for breakfast & lunch 6 days/week in Pickering. Please call Nubia (416)697-8288 for an interview. BOOKKEEPER-EXPERIENCED. Looking for work with small businesses. Can provide a professional office or work from your place of business. Account Payable, Receivables, rec- onciliations, payroll, month end statements. Call Jen at 905-686-0058 or email: jenniferblacktopp@yahoo.ca AJAX - $228,000 Immaculate 3 bdrm townhouse, CAC 3-1/2 yrs new, 5 appl. 2-1/2 baths with ensuite laminate/parquet/ceramic w/out basement to deck R. 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To Receive this Weeks Top 10 Best RV Deals 1-888-743-9378 Ask for Sales Manager FIXER UPPER "Bargains" These homes need work Free computerized list with pictures of properties from $170,000. No Investors Please Free recorded message 1-800-417-7295 ID#7048 Visit: www DurhamFixer Uppers.com Remax Ability Real Estate Ltd. ** (905) 434-7777 Matt Cooper* HOME EVALUATION Find out what your home is worth On-Line Visit: www. DurhamOnLine Home Evaluation.com Remax Ability Real Estate Limited ** (905) 434-7777Matt Cooper* WILSON/ROSSLAND,open con- cept 5-level backsplit backing onto ravine, 3+2 bdrms, 3 baths, renovated throughout, livingroom w/catheral ceilings, skylights, fire- place. $244,500.(905)391-1057 HOME SELLERS Find Out What Homes Down The Street Sold For! Free computerized list with pictures of area home sales & current listings Free recorded message 1-800-417-7295 ID#7041 Visit: www. DurhamArea HomeSales.com Remax Ability Real Estate Ltd. ** (905) 434-7777Matt Cooper* COURTICE,Parkwood Village, ground floor, approx. 900-sq ft, 2- bdrms, master w/vanity, walk-in closet, f/p, patio, 5 appliances, storage, car wash, $166,000. Call (905)429-2473 or (705)237-8668 SPACIOUS 4 bedroom cottage on Rice Lake. Back lot with lake access and dock on a quiet court. Property needs TLC, sold as is, asking $198,900 long list of chat- tels included. Antonella Gennari- no, Salesperson; ReMax West Realty Inc., Broker 1-888-291- 5576. INDUSTRIAL BAY,near Oshawa Centre, high roll-up doors, heat- ing & utilities all included., air compressor, parking, auto repair, machining, other uses, ample parking. Month-to-month consid- ered. Also good for hobbies. Outside metal storage container avail. (905)576-2982, (905)626- 6619. A/P PAGE 34 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, May 19, 2006 www.durhamregion.com SELLING YOUR HOME? 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(905)668-7844 ** MOVE IN BONUS ** Limited Time Only PICKERING, 4-BEDROOM House located at Brock/Hwy#2, 1-1/2 baths, laundry, parking, ap- pliances, dishwasher. No smok- ing/pets. $1175+part utilities. Near GO station. Walk to P.T.C. Available (905) 239-0505 WE REALLY CARE WHERE YOU LIVE. Realstar offers a full breadth of apartments, penthouses and town houses, plus application approval within 24 hours. No appointment required - Drop in TODAY! OSHAWA Carriage Hill - Townhouses 905-434-3972 122 Colborne Street (Simcoe St., N. Colborne St. E.) Taunton Terrace - Townhouses 905-436-3346 100 Taunton Road, East (Taunton Rd. & Simcoe St.) Testa Heights 905-852-2534 Testa Heights (Reach St. & Testa Rd.) UXBRIDGE Regency Place Apartments 905-430-7397 15 Regency Crescent (Mary St. & Hickory St.) OPEN HOUSE DAILY from 8AM-8PM Whitby Place 905-430-5420 900 Dundas Street, East (Dundas St. & Garden St.) IN BUSY AJAX PLAZA, 1460sq.ft, ideal for check cash- ing, etc... 905-683-0422. ESTABLISHED DOG & CAT Grooming business for sale. Call for information 905-571-7599. FASTWAY COURIERS franchise opportunities in Whitby and Lake Scugog areas. Be your own boss, call 905-720-2816. FOR SALE BY OWNER Realty Service. Earn $6K per month. No license required. Low investment, Home based. Exclusive Territo- ries. Turn key systems, no fran- chise fees. (519-238-1619) (imaontario@hay.net). PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS opportunity to over 4 million adult readers in South Central Ontario. Book your advertisement in over 80 Metroland Community News- papers.416-493-1300 ext.276 SUPERINTENDENT required full- time for Oshawa/Bowmanville apartment complex. Suitable for retired/semi-retired couple. No pets. Fax resume (905)623-2257. Only those chosen for an inter- view will be contacted. START your own franchise Gour- met candles Earn $2000- $6000/mth www.hotcandles.org 1-866-525-0046 Attend info Ses- sion Embers Banquet Hall 781 Warden Avenue May 31, 2006 6:00pm-8:00pm $$MONEY$$Consolidate Debts Mortgages to 100%. No income, bad credit OK! ONTARIOWIDE FINANCIAL CORPORATION 1-888-307-7799 MORTGAGES from 40+ lenders. No fees, and we pay $250 to- wards legals. LAWYER CEN- TRIC SERVICES 866.497.9449. mortgage@lawyercentric.com MORTGAGES? Call b4 go to Bank Credit problem? Self-Employed? Base Rate Guaranteed 905-424-4091 905-448-9920 Email: ferduse@aol.com NO CREDIT REFUSED.$500.00 loan. Payable weekly. 1-877-776- 1660 RATES ARE GOING UP! Get low rates now! For refinancing, paying off debts or start fresh. Call Annette 905-426-6899. (1) BACHELOR,recently reno- vated, Oshawa. Separate full kitchen, own washer/dryer, separ- ate entrance, $600/mo inclusive. Available June 1st. (416)892- 8864 1 & 2 BEDROOM APTS, Oshawa, Simcoe/Gibb. Starting from $450/mo. - $600/mo. + utilities. First & last, references, Available June 1st. Call Stephen 905-259-5796. 1 BEDROOM APARTMENT on top floor of bright, clean house in Oshawa. Separate entrance, parking, no pets, no smoking. First and last. References re- quired. Available immediately. $625 plus utilities.905-626-5418. 1 BEDROOM BASEMENT apart- ment available, in Pickering, June 1st. $700 per month, utilities in- cluded. Fridge, stove, washer & dryer. First/last required. No smoking/pets. Call (416)725- 1475 1-BDRM BASEMENT APT., Avail. immediately. 401/Brock, Whitby. Spacious, separate en- trance, parking, A/C, laundry, cable. No pets/smoking. $700/month+ 40% utilities. (416)402-4437. 1-BEDROOM APTS.- Available Immediately, $695+hydro, first/last, Uxbridge downtown Brock St. No pets/smoking, refer- ences.Sam 416-895-8144 1011 SIMCOE ST. N.,Oshawa - Large 3 bedroom town home suites with full basements, available for rent. Private fenced yards with mature trees. Close to all amenities. $799.00 per month. Call (905)579-7649 for an appointment. 2 BDRM. APT. -Bloor St., Oshawa, in 9-plex, $780/mo. all inclusive. Available June 1. Also, North Oshawa 2 bdrm. apt, $780/mo. all inclusive. Available July 1. No pets. For more info. call: 905-723-1647 or 905-720- 9935. 2 BEDROOM basement apt for rent $900 all inclusive, Salem/Ba- lyl area. Sep entrance, laundry, no smoking, close to 401. Clean and bright, ready to go. Call 905- 999-1050 2-BEDROOM $210 weekly ($865 monthly) also furnished bachelor apt., $145 weekly ($585 monthly). Clean, quiet, parking, utilities in- cluded. Deposit negotiable (Sim- coe/Mill) Call (905)576-6769 2-BEDROOM APT for rent, large, clean, renovated, central Oshawa. Close to transportation. Available immediately. $795 monthly. No smoking. Call Don 905-576-0294 2-BEDROOM SImcoe North on Russet Ave. , newly decorated, well-maintained quiet 12-plex small building. Cable, heating & water, parking, included. No dogs. 905-576-2982. A BRAND NEW bright 2 bed- room apt. Wilson/Bloor area. $775+hydro. First/last. No pets/no smoking.(905)260-1496 AJAX Spacious 2-bdrm apt, separate entrance, laundry, parking. $1100 plus utilities. No smoking/pets. Avail June 1st. Call 905-619-3412 AJAX NORTH,Westney/Sullivan 2 bedroom basement apt., separate entrance, available im- mediately. $850/mo inclusive. No smoking/pets. Call (905)683- 1180. AJAX BACHELOR newly reno- vated basement apt, $625/month. Avail June 1st. All inclusive, park- ing, laundry, cable. Close to all amenities, call (416)737-4188 AJAX, 1-BDRM, extra large Le- gal walk-out, private entrance, parking, 4pc bathroom, kitch- en/living room, professionally fin- ished. Avail immediately. $800/mo inclusive, first/last, no smoking/pets. (416)889-2003 Evng.(905)428-9724. AJAX, CLEAN, BRIGHT 1 bed- room apartment with laundry and walk-out to yard. $775/month. Immediate. Non-smoker, no pets. Call June 416-948-0533. AJAX, HARWOOD/BAYLY 2+1 bedrooms. Main and second sto- rey of home. 5 appliances. Park- ing. First/last. $1050/month+hy- dro. Available June 1st. Call 905-426-5463. AJAX, HWY 2/HARWOOD bright basement apt near all amenities, transit, walkout basement to fenced yard, parking, appliances. Available June 1. ALSO rooms available.(905)428-7266 AJAX, LARGE 1-BEDROOM basement, walk-in closet, ceram- ics, laundry, parking, util. includ- ed. Separate entrance. No smok- ing/pets. $730/mo. Available im- mediately. 905-683-0896 or 416- 803-0896. AJAX, WESTNEY/401,1-bed- room basement apt., inclusive, no smoking, no pets. $675 monthly. Working person preferred, avail. immediately. Please call after 6pm (905)427-0849. AJAX,Westney/Rossland. 1+1 bedroom basement, separ- ate entrance, parking. $800/mo inclusive. No smoking/pets. Suitable for professional sin- gle/couple. First/last/references. Call (905)428-9844. AJAX- OXFORD TOWERS.Spa- cious apartments, quiet bldg, near shopping, GO. Pool. 1-bed- room apt., $849 available imme- diately, 2-bedroom apt., $989, available June 1st, 905-683- 8571. BAYLY/LIVERPOOL - Avail June 1st. 3-bdrm upper-level of house. Walk to Go. $1200/mo includes hydro, gas, water and cable. Shared laundry, parking. Please call 1-905-791-5653 BLUEWATER PARK WHITBY 1 & 2 Bedrooms, Please call Mon-Fri 9 a.m - 5 p.m Evenings by appt. only 905-571-3522 Shelter Canadian Properties Ltd. BOWMANVILLE,modern clean bright 1-bedroom AND 1 bed- room PLUS DEN. Parking, laun- dry, suit non-smoking mature adult. No Dogs. Available May15th or June 1st. Discount for seniors.(905)725-1052 BRIGHT 2-BDRM bsmt apt, North Oshawa. Separate en- trance, laundry, parking, c/a. Avail. immediately. No smok- ing/pets. $1025/mo inclusive. 905-433-1632 CENTRAL OSHAWA, bachelor $550, 2-bedroom $950, 3-bed- room $1100. All utilities & parking inclusive. First/last. Available June 1st. (905)655-5789 or 905- 655-9739 CENTRAL OSHAWA.Spacious, bright, clean one bedroom apart- ment in duplex. Ideal for quiet person. $675/mo plus utilities. Brumley R/e Ltd. Call (905)668- 0515 OSHAWA Park South/401 new management, newly renovated 1-2-3 Bedrooms from $725. Well-maintained, clean, quiet, im- proved security. Bus/GO. Hydro included. 835 Oxford 905-622- 0835; 885 Oxford 905-622-0885 CLIPPER APARTMENTS AJAX 2 & 3 Bed. Please call Mon-Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Evening by appt. only 905-683-6021 Shelter Canadian Properties Ltd. COME HOME TO OXFORD Oshawa Park/401 Completely renovated 1, 2, & 3 Bedrooms from $725 hydro incl. New Management Well maintained, clean, quiet incredible security. Bus / GO 835 & 885 Oxford St. 905-622-0835 905-622-0885 COURTICE, EXECUTIVE,1400 sq. ft. brand new basement apart- ment, cable, parking, air, no smoking/pets. lst/last. References required. $900 per mo. all inclu- sive.June lst.(905) 434-7530. DOWNTOWN WHITBY - huge 2 bedroom available June lst. $880. heat, hot water, parking in- cluded, Near schools, Also huge 3 bedroom with balcony, large kitchen, $1130 heat, hot water, parking, storage included. June lst. Call (416) 520-6392 (905)669-4009. Liverpool/Lake 3-bdrm Main floor $1200+60% utilities; 1 bdrm +den, professionally finished basement apartment, bright, clean, laundry, separate en- trance, no smoking, June 1st, $800+40% utilities. 905-209- 9503 LUXURY 3-BEDROOM apart- ment 1160 Simcoe St. South Oshawa. 2 appliances, air, 2 full baths, utilities extra. $950/mo. Available June 1st or later (905) 725-9991. NEW LARGE 3-bedroom bunga- low, main floor, air conditioned, all utilities included, gas heat,hy- dro, cable, laundry, parking, close to OC/ bus. $1275/first/last. Call -905-441-0724. NEWLY RENOVATED 1 bed- room basement apartment in Ajax, Salem/Mandrake. Close to 401. Separate entrance. $750. First/last. Available immediately. No pets/smoking. 905-683-6568. NEWLY RENOVATED base- ment, separate entrance, kitchen, bathroom, 2 large rooms, available now. Pickering location. $850/mo. first/last. Female pre- ferred.(905)509-3157 NEWLY RENOVATED large 3- bdrm, entire main floor of bunga- low. Oshawa. Brand new floors throughout, new windows, stor- age shed, high efficiency furnace, a/c, separate laundry, Avail. July 1st. $1050/mo + utilities. First/last, 1-year lease. Call John (905)576-4229 NEWLY RENOVATED.Whitby downtown large 2 bedroom apt.., above store. New appliances, laundry, skylights, 12ft. ceilings. No-pets. $995/inclusive. Available immeidately, Phil (416)992-3596. NORTH Oshawa - 2 bedroom, June and July lst. 3 bedroom July lst. Clean, family building. Heat, hydro and two appliances includ- ed. Pay cable, parking and laun- dry facilities.(905) 723-2094 NORTH OSHAWA,1-bedroom & 2-bedrooms for rent. Includes utilities, fridge, stove, parking. Move in Bonus - 1 month free rent!! Call 905-579-9777. OSHAWA Park/Adelaide (230 Nipigon St) 1, 2 & 3 Bedrooms Well maintained building.Near all amenities.From only $835/month + hydro. (905)723-0977 OSHAWA APARTMENT 2 bedr- roms, $800/month. 1 bedroom, $680/month. All inclusive. Ajax basement apartment, 2 bed- rooms, $750/month. Separate entrance. All inclusive. No smoking/pets. 905-683-1634 Cell: 905-391-7565. OSHAWA HOSPITAL area, Mary north of Adelaide, 2-bedroom main floor, laundry, parking, $850/mo inclusive. First/last. Call 905-668-8869 Mon-Fri 9-5pm, or 905-579-2350 OSHAWA LARGE CLEAN 2- bedroom apartment. Newly reno- vated in very quiet adult lifestyle building, near all amenities. $775 first/last Available June/July 1st. Local 289-314-3651. OSHAWA near hospital. Newly renovated large one-bedroom, avail. June 1. $800. firs/last. Utilities included. 1 parking space. No calls after 9pm (905)436-6206 OSHAWA SOUTH - Spotless 2- bed. bsmt. apt. $600+hydro extra. in a very quiet adult-lifestyle 5-plex. Suitable for profesional working person/couple. No smokers/pets.. Includes heat, water, 1-parking outside. First/last/references Available June 1st or July 1st. Ravine Rd. 905-728-3634. OSHAWA,1 Bedroom, bright, Hospital area, ample parking, bus, available immediately. $700/mo All inclusive, first/last/references, no smok- ing/pets, 905-432-2989 OSHAWA,Best Deals! Newly Renovated 1, 2 & 3 bdrm in sen- ior lifestyle bldg. Large units, new kitchens, carpeting, windows, se- curity. Near hospital, bus stop. Avail. June/July. Call 905-728- 4966 or 1-866-601-3083 www.apartmentsinontario.com OSHAWA, BOND/SIMCOE,Spa- cious apts lowrise building. 1- bdrm apt $670/mo+ hydro, avail. immediately. Appliances, laun- dry facilities and parking includ- ed. Call 905-434-7931. OSHAWA,Newly renovated Bachelor, 1 & 2 bdrms in senior lifestyle bldgs. Large units. New kitchens & appliances, carpeting, windows, security. Near schools/bus stop & amenities. Available June/July. 1-866-601- 3083 or 905-432-6912. www.apartmentsinontario.com OSHAWA,Ritson/Adelaide 1- bedroom main-floor of large 3-storey house. Just renovated w/large deck, walk-out from bright kitchen to big private yard, park- ing, coin laundry. $785/mo-inclu- sive.First/last.905-426-5844. OSHAWA,Ritson/Adelaide. Large 3-bedroom apt in good area. 2 loft-bedrooms and one main floor bedroom, 2 bathrooms, parking, coin laundry, on bus route, suits business profession- als $1150/mo-inclusive. First/last. 905-426-5844 OSHAWA,student rooming house near Durham College - Large rooms, all inclusive, utilities, cable, phone, internet. Available for summer. $400/month. (416)550-2765 OSHAWA, UNDER NEW Man- agement. 1, 2 & 3 bdrms in adult lifestyle bldg. Large units, new windows, security. Near bus, shopping. Avail. June/July. Call 905-723-1009 or 1-866-601- 3083 www.apartmentsinonta- rio.com OSHAWA- 1-bed. $715;2-bed- rooms. Renovated balcony, parking, laundry $795 & $825. . (905)922-6709, 905-429-2036 Whitby 2 bedroom $850 inclusive, laundry, parking 905-430-7868 PICKERING clean, self-contained 1-bedroom basement apartment. near major transportation/shop- ping centre, quiet neighborhood. Separate entrance, parking, utilities included. Non-smoking. $700/month, available immediate- ly. (905)839-6176 PICKERING PARKWAY - 3 bed- rooms, 2 baths, 4 appliances, bal- cony, air, parking, close to amenities Available June 1st $l,225/month. Call (905)831- 0259. PICKERING, 1-BEDROOM base- ment apt., separate side en- trance, includes washer, dryer. No pets, non-smoker. $850 all in- clusive.Call (905)831-8787 PICKERING,Brock/Major Oaks, Move-in incentive. Very bright large 1-bdrm bsmt apt or bache- lor apt. Full bath, air, private deck, cable, parking, no smok- ing/pets. $875/mo or $650/mo. (905)619-9670 or (416)938-3268 PICKERING,Brock/Major Oaks, Newly renovated, spacious 2- Bedroom Basement apartment, walkout to big yard, separate en- trance, A/C, cable, parking, no smoking/pets, $925.00 inclusive 905-231-9851 PICKERING, LARGE, BRIGHT 2 bdrm. walkout. Parking, laundry, storage, patio. No pets/smoking. $895/inclusive. References. Sin- gle parents welcome! 905-839- 6640. PICKERING,Liverpool/Hwy. 2, bachelor basement in townhouse. Share entrance. Parking, laundry, cable, partially furnished/unfur- nished. No smoking/pets, male preferred. Available immediately. $550/inclusive.905-420-2654. PICKERING,new bachelor apt, separate entrance, open concept, walk-out to backyard. Utilities & parking incl. $650/mo. Avail. im- mediately. No smoking/pets. 905-839-1916 PICKERING, TWIN RIVERS/AL- TONA Rd. area. Newly built basement apartment. Minutes to 401. Parking, Laundry, Side en- trance. No smoking/pets. $850 inclusive. Available June 1st. 905-509-7111. PORT PERRY/Scugog Island. Large, bright, hillside 2 bdrm. main apt. Private entrance/deck. Picturesque view of lake. No smoking/pets. Suits single profes- sional or retired female. Heat/hy- dro/cable/laundry/parking. $925/inc. References required. 905-985-5790. PORT WHITBY 1722/1724 Duffe- rin St. Newly renovated spacious, 2-bedrooms. Available June/July $835/mo. Laundry, parking, walk to GO, 401/Brock St. Near sports arena, shopping.1-800-693-2778 RITSON AT WENTWORTH - 1 bedroom bachelor apt., fully fur- nished, TV, cable, no smok- ing/pets. first/last. 2- references & working person preferred. $750/mo.905-723-5325. SIMCOE ST. N. OSHAWA - Two one bed. apts. available immedia- tel $645+, and August 1st $635/inclusive.. No pets, first/last. Near No Frills, bus at door...(905)668-1946. SPRING IS HERE! 13th MONTH FREE! Oshawa. Great Location. Bachelor, 1, 2 & 3 bdrm apts. Large units. New carpeting, win- dows, security. Near schools, amenities. Call us TODAY! 1- 866-601-3083 or (905)438-1971 www.apartmentsinontario.com TWO BEDROOM apartment available immediately. Clean, nice area, laundry facilities on premises. 1-parking, Park Rd. S./Bloor St. area. Please call 905- 809-0795 between 8-5 p.m .for appointment. UXBRIDGE South- 2 bedroom apartment on country property, hiking, biking, 2nd floor walkup, parking, appliances, laundry, stor- age, $900.+ propane, . Available July 1st.905-649-1717 WHITBY DOWNTOWN, TWO 1- bedroom apts. $750 & $800, in- cludes hydro, heat, air, 1 parking, laundry facilities. First/last. refer- ences.Call (905)430-8327 WHITBY - BROCK/HWY. 2 - Large bright 1-bedroom+den bsmt. Own entrance, parking, laundry a/c, cable. Near amenities. No pets/smoking out- side. $800/mo. inclusive. Available July 1st.905-668-2362. WHITBY - Garden St. apt. build- ing. Spacious carpeted, newly painted with balcony. Close to bus, shopping, all utilities includ- ed. Aval. now. First/last/no pets. Bachelor $700; 1-bed. $800; 2- bed.$900.905-767-2565. WHITBY - Main floor of house, 3- bedrooms, 4pc. bath, livingroom, diningroom, large kitchen, 5-appliances, $1095/mo. + 1/2 utilities. No pets/smoking. First/last/references. Available June 15th. 905-655-9624 leave message. WHITBY Corral Court. 2-bdrm walkout, patio, kitchen, living- room, 4-pc bath, sep entrance, parking, laundry, $975-inclusive. Avail June 30 view now. No pets. (905)665-0868, 905-665-5578 af- ter 4:00pm WHITBY,bright 3-bdrm mainfloor, 4 appliances, gas f/p, 2-parking & garage, close to schools, shop- ping, $1100/mo + 1/2 utilities. Avail. July 1st. Call Mike days 905-427-4077 ext. 24, even- ings/weekends.905-442-0020. WHITBY,1-bdrm spacious bsmt apt. Gas f/p, 4 appliances, 2-park- ing, $800/mo inclusive. Avail. July 1st. Call Mike days 905-427-4077 ext.24, evenings 905-442-0020. WHITBY, 1-BDRM,second floor new bathroom/kitchen, $650/mo + hydro. ALSO 2-bdrm main floor, newly painted, $925/mo+ hydro. Shared backyard, laundry, cable, parking. Close to shopping, bus. Avail. July 1st. 647-282-5517 or 905-427-8411 WHITBY, BROCK/DUNDAS. Large 1-bdrm. basement, walk-in closets, hardwood/ceramic, bay window, separate entrance, walk- out, parking. New home. $850/in- clusive. no smoking. 905-509- 4006 or 416-877-4543 WHITBY, EXTRA-LARGE 2 bed. apt. 1100-sq.ft. in basement of new bungalow, sep. entrance. All appliances, a/c, private laundry, close to bus/all amenities, imme- diately. No pets. $850. (416)845- 4050 WHITBY,large 3-bedroom top unit of triplex, parking, laundry, walking distance to Go station. Shared yard, all hardwood/ce- ramic floors. No pets or smoking. $900/month plus utilities. (416)574-2621 WHITBY,Rossland/Cochrane. Beautiful new 2-bedroom, fire- place, large windows, cable and internet, separate entrance, BBQ, all utilities. $1095. Available June 1st. Call (416)791-8605. WILLIAM PEAK CO-OP in Pick- ering has 1 and 2 bedroom sen- iors' apartments (including wheel- chair units) at $801 & $908, in- cluding utilities and cable; 3 bed- room townhouse at $1, 057 plus utilities. Call 905-837-2920. www.ucpm.ca. ATTENTION NATURE LOVERS and Cyclists, clean basement apt., separate entrance, $600 in- clusive. Convenient location on Oshawa creek. 4 bus routes in- cluding #1 and Go. Also bedroom in house, shared facilities $375. No pets, no drugs.(905)721-2476 IMMACULATE 3-bedroom con- do in Whitby. 2 washrooms, 2 lev- el balcony, very quiet building, $1200 inclusive. Avail. July 1, call John 905-666-4723. PICKERING,Tr idel, Penthouse unit. Beautiful large 2-bdrms, 2 bathrooms, parking, locker, swim- ming pool, 24 hour security. $1500/mo inclusive. Avail. July 1st.Call Mike (416)728-9606 WHITBY WATERFRONT,10th floor 2-bdrm condo. Walk to GO station, recreation facilities, in- door parking, no smoking/pets. $1300/mo all inclusive. Avail. June 1st.(905)665-4934 -AA AWESOME OPPORTU- NITY! NO MONEY DOWN. Own your own home from $650/month. $40,000+ family income, Rea- sonable Credit - up to $20,000 cash back. Call Ken Collis, Coldwell Banker 2M Realty Brkr, Serving the public for 32 years. (905)576-5200 or 1-866-576- 5200, kencollis@sympatico.ca 3 LARGE BEDROOM HOME in Ajax (Salem Rd./401) ready to rent. Huge backyard for those summer barbecues. Close to all amenities. $1375+utilities. Please call 416-433-0695. AJAX SALEM & 401,large bright 4 Bedroom house. 2300sqft. family room, central air, new appliances, freshly painted, double-garage $1,375plus 2/3rds utilities. call 416-568-6382 or 647-271-6660. 3-BDRM,nicely maintained de- tached home. North Oshawa. A/G pool, fenced backyard, 4 appli- ances. 2005 a/c & gas furnace, 4-parking, good neighbourhood, $1395/mo+ utilities. Avail. mid June. No smoking. (905)579- 5390 AJAX, 3 BEDROOM townhouse, yard and parking. Near park, school and shopping. One month free. $850 plus utilities. (905) 683-6203 BOND ST. E. OSHAWA - Avail. now bright clean charming older 3 bedroom recently renovated. Fridge, stove, laundry hookups, full basement, gas furnace, de- tached garage, $1050 + utilities. 1-800-442-3947. Courtice/Solina/Bloor country living, clean 3 bedroom bunga- low, garage, fridge,stove, $1150 plus. Avail July. Condolyn Man- agement. 905 428-9766. FOR RENT, 3 bedroom bungalow in Pickering. Huge lot. Seconds to Brock Rd. , 401, shopping and transit. Available June 10. First/last. $1250+utilities. 905- 903-3235. HOME FOR RENT at Oshawa/Whitby border. 3-bdrm, near O/C, GO station, on bus route. Newly refinished, laundry, appliances, spacious backyard to ravine, $1100+utilities. Immedi- ate.(905)259-3113 LARGE CLEAN,3 bedroom semi, nice area near oc, school and amenitities. Fenced back- yard. lst/last. available june lst. $1,100 plus utiltities. (905) 242- 2109 N/E OSHAWA spotless 3-bed- room semi, close to all schools, $1150+75% util. No smok- ing/pets. First/last. Avail. June 1st.Call (905)434-6609 OSHAWA,clean 3-bdrm main floor of house. Parking, laundry, separate entrance. Avail. July 1st. No smoking/pets. $1000/mo + utilities.Call 905-431-1872 OSHAWA-2 bedroom, Century Home, main floor, bungalow style. Parking, back yard, no smoking/pets. $900 (includes gas and water). (905)436-2530 LM OSHAWA-Harmony/Adelaide 3 bedroom semi backs on ravine, quiet street, garage, fenced yard, finished basement, appliances, $1200 plus avail. now Condolyn Management 905 428-9766. PICKERING Completely renovat- ed 3+2 bedrooms, 2 full bath- rooms, fin. basement, w/separate entrance. 5 appliances, c/a, large fenced yard, large parking. Avail. immediately. $1399+. First/last. 416-487-6319. PORT PERRY.Renovated 4 bed- room home with laundry, parking, huge yard. Walking distance to town. Appliances included, available July 1.(905)492-1066. RENT TO OWN, extensively renovated, 3+1 bedroom, 3 wash- room home in Oshawa. Near amenities and Oshawa Centre. Stop paying your landlord's mort- gage! Call (416)722-4709. RITSON/BLOOR 3+1 bedroom bungalow, 2 bathrooms, finished basement, a/c, big backyard, close to 401/elementary/Catholic secondary school, no smok- ing/pets $1250+hydro/gas. First/last. Avail. July 1st. (905)576-9016 TAUNTON/COUNTRY LANE - Whitby - Brand new, 3 bedroom house for rent, 2 1/2 baths, at- tached garage, air, $l,400 plus utilities. June lst. Garden St./Hwy 2 Whitby - Brand new one bed- room basement apt. $695 plus, 4 pce. bath, own entrance, carpet. Immediate.(647)999-6886 WATERFRONT LAKE SCUGOG. Small 1 bedroom, 15 yrs. old. Suit single or couple. 10 minutes north Po rt Perry. No pets. $1,100/mo.+ utilities. First/last. Available June 1.(705)786-3904. WHITBY,Anderson/Hwy2, 3- bedroom upper floor of raised bungalow, separate laundry, AC, parking, close to shopping, schools, no pets/smoking, refer- ences, avail. July1, $1250 plus 60% utilities. (905)409-6404, after 5 pm. WHITBY, TAUNTON/GERRARD, 3-bedroom, 3 baths, 2-storey home, huge backyard, newly re- no., open-concept, spacious liv- ing, dining, family room, $1500/month plus utilities, available June 15th. (416)587- 4592 sweepang@hotmail.com 3-BEDROOM Whitby townhome. 2 bathrooms, eat in kitchen, 6 ap- pliances, central location, $1290/mo. Available July 1st/06. Call 905-430-7099 HILLCREST HEIGHTS Commu- nity Living in Oshawa now has units Avail. immed., parking incl. Please call 905-576-9299. OSHAWA SOUTH 3-bedroom townhouse, close to schools, shopping. $975/month plus utilities. First/last. 905-579-9956. PICKERING 3 bedroom town- house, renovated. $1049 + utilities. First/last. Memory Lane, Liverpool/Finch. Available imme- diately.(416)724-0404 PRINGLE CREEK CO-OP,95 Crawforth St., Unit 85 Whitby, (905)666-2008 is accepting appli- cations for 3 & 4 bedroom units, avail. July/Aug. Subject to mem- bership policy approval. Applica- tions available at Community Centre Unit 85, 10am-4pm.- Mon.-Thurs., (on Friday, Sat. & Sun pick-up points are posted on Community Centre's door be- tween, 10am-7pm). AJAX SOUTH.Master suite in family home. Private 4 piece bath/mini kitchen. 1km from lake. Min. to GO, amenities. $560/ month includes cable. Immediate- ly. suitable for clean/ employed. Smaller room $450. Share bath- room.905-686-5668 AN EXCEPTIONAL, FULLY fur- nished, large bed-sitting room in an executive home in North Oshawa (Simcoe & Rossland). 27" TV, Cable, Queen size bed, sofa etc. Share large, fully equipped kitchen, bathrooms and laundry. Parking. Bus stop at door. No smoking/pets. Don't miss it. 905-440-4569. LARGE, CLEAN room near OC, furnished, share kitchen & bath, first/last. Available immediately. Phone 905-436-1420. PICKERING - WHITES RD./401. 1-bedroom, $450/month. No pets or smoking. First/last & referenc- es required.416-917-4949. PICKERING Brock/Finch, newly renovated, suit single male, mi- crowave, fridge, laundry. Smok- ing, utilities and cable included. Beside bus stop, parking, avail. immediately, reasonable. (905) 686-4975. ROOMS FOR RENT,furnish- es/unfurnished, close to GM, share facilities, internet, digital cable incl. Nice, bright, good sized rooms. $500/mo inclusive. (905)436-1977 or (905)259-8005 3 ROOMS AVAILABLE near Oshawa Centre. Share very large house with 3 others, ages 20-30. Free laundry. $400-$450/room in- clusive.First/last.905-718-5753. LOVELY CENTURY HOME, Port Pe rry. Unfurnished. Suitable for non-smoking female. $600/mo. including parking, utilities, cable. Full use home/gardens. Call Diane or Gail 905-985-9519. WHITBY -Garden/Dundas. 2 rooms available in townhouse, parking, laundry. Share all fa- cilities. Non-smokers, no pets. $475/mo.inclusive. First/last. 519-894-1843, 519-241-9586 or 1-877-893-2963. CLEARWATER FLORIDA, 3- bedroom furnished, aircondi- tioned, manufactured homes. 85º pool, 104º hottub. Near beach- es/major attractions. Children welcome, $350/wk (less than motel). Photos shown in your home.(905)683-5503 CURVE LAKE,2 lakeside cottag- es. $600/week or $450/weekend. Fully furnished, 2-bdrms, kitchen, electricity, hot/cold water, very private. Call Dorothy (705)657- 8045 or email: dorothy@curvela- kefn.com 2002 23 FT.Fleetwood Prowler Lynx Ultra-Lite, immaculate con- dition, air, heat, microwave/ov- en,CD player, sleeps 8, $14,500. Call 905-655-4076. 2002 COLEMAN 10' tent trailer, like new, sleeps 7, fridge, pro- pane stove, transferable warranty $7,900. 12' ALUMINUM BOAT w/9.9 HP motor $1,200. (905)434-9808 2004/2005 COLEMAN fold-down rentals for sale, 8', 9' and 10' excellently maintained - Ready to go.. PRICED RIGHT...Brooklin (905)655-8590 BALSAM LAKE Fenelon Falls Tra ilers for Sale on Sites, Housekeeping Cottages for rent. Seasonal boat slips for rent. 1-877-887-2550 www.sandybeachtrailercourt.com JAYCO 10 TENT TRAILER (1996) Excellent Condition. $5500 O.B.O.Call 905-438-0969 RICE LAKE Large seasonal 10 new sites. Pool, beach, docking. Tr ailers on-site for sale, Park Model rentals weekly. Call (705)696-3423. Website: www.dreamlandresort.on.ca NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, May 19, 2006, PAGE 35 A/Pwww.durhamregion.com SWIMMING POOL SALE Get Discount Prices! Eg. 14 x 26 - $12,999. Some models in stock Over 17 yrs. exp. 416-554-8195 905-985-3491 www.innovativmarketing.com THE DURHAM DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD QUOTATION SEALED QUOTATIONS will be re- ceived in the envelopes provided by the undersigned before 3:00 P.M. Local Time on the specified closing date. QUOTATION 06-27 SERVICE CONTRACT(S) FOR PROVISION OF TRUCKING AND CARTAGE SERVICES CLOSING DATE: Thursday, June 1, 2006. Quotation documents will be available from the Purchasing Department. The lowest or any Quotation will not necessarily be accepted. D.M. HOMENIUK, C.P.P., CPPO Manager of Purchasing The Durham District School Board 400 Taunton Road East Whitby, Ontario L1R 2K6 (905) 666-6442 INVITATION TO BID Bids for services listed below address to: The Distribution Manager Uxbridge Times-Journal 16 Bascom St., P.O. Box 459 Uxbridge, Ontario L9P 1M9 Will be received until 5p.m.Friday, May 26, 2006.Contract commencing Wednesday, May 31, 2006 or sooner if necessary. Work consists of dropping of papers, flyers, catalogues and other products to specific drop locations in Uxbridge and surrounding area. Delivery to be completed within 3 hours after receiving final product. Own vehicle required. Information packages available at: 16 Bascom St. Ask for Bid #2 Lowest or any bids not necessarily accepted. Are you a new business? Be included in either or all future Community Phone Books. (Pickering * Ajax * Whitby * Oshawa * Clarington) Please contact This Week Phone Directories @ 905-579-4400 or email: directories@durhamregion.com ONE MINUTE THERAPIST Substance Abuse Hurts: Alcoholism is a progressive disease that affects the entire family. The sufferer eventually despairs of fi nding a solution and often becomes depressed and suicidal. Finding adequate help prevents progression of the disease and is critical to preventing relapse. www.lightfromwithin.com 416-282-7283 Advertise Your... in... on Fridays for only that’s over 46,000 copies in Ajax and Pickering! Price Includes a Garage Sale Signs! New this Year... for the young entrepreneur in your family! Kit Includes: Kool-Aid Stand Sign, 3 packets of Kool-Aid, Instructions/ Tip Sheet, Fun Kool-Aid Recipes Garage Sale & Kool-aid kits available while quantities last. STAND KIT $$4949 0000 + GST Ask for Cheryl 905-683-5110 GARAGE/PLANT SALE Lots of perennial plants and great bargains May 20th 8 a.m. -1 p.m. Rain Date - May 21 1874 Glendale Drive, Pickering All proceeds go to the weekend to end breast cancer BARN SALE SUNDAY, May 21st-9 am - 3 pm ALL ANTIQUES-washstand, pine boxes, tool box- es, paintings, metal furnishings, wood ladders, ta- bles, chairs, dishes, glass, old tools, pic's, frames, chandeliers, prisms, pews, linens, unique's, CLEAR THE BARN 664 STURGEON POINT RD., FENELON FALLS MEGA YARD SALE Sun. Mon May 21st, 22nd from 8:30 a.m. ~ 3:30 p.m. Hwy. 7 E. of Lakeridge, just past Halls Rd. Great bargains for everyone! GARAGE SALE! Sat, May 20, Rain or Shine, 8:00 am-2:00 pm 44 Archer Drive, Ajax (Harwood and Westney) Household, kids outdoor stuff and more! MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE SALE 7 Redmond Drive, Ajax (E. off Westney Rd, 1 street S. of Hwy. 2) Saturday, May 20, 2006, 8:00 am-3:00 pm, Rain or Shine STREET SALE 1124 - 1138 Ravenscroft Rd.,north of Rossland Sat. May 20th, 8:30am - 1pm 5+ homes - furniture, crystal, china, kids stuff, cribs, strollers, house wares & more!! YARD SALE - 1st one in 9 years HUGE selection of girls clothes - newborn-size 4, tons of baby items - toys, books, etc. Sat May 20, 8am-1pm & Sun May 21, 9-2pm 823 Krosno Blvd.(Liverpool/Bayly) Plant and Pond Sale - Open House Sat. & Sun. May 20 & 21 8:00am - 4:30pm also by appointment - 905-831-6072 585 Marksburry Rd., Pickering Japanese Koi, Water plants, hanging baskets and pond supplies. Huge Yard Sale Saturday May 20 -- 9am-2:30pm 61 Griffiths Dr, Ajax (Rotherglen/Hwy 2) household items, tons of kids/baby toys & more *** GIANT YARD SALE *** Saturday, May 20th, 8 AM 1991 Rosebank Rd., N., Pickering (at Finch) Antiques, Appliances, Quality Toys and Baby Items, Winemaking Supplies, much more GARAGE SALE Saturday May 20th. 8:00 till 12:00 663 & 670 Sultana Square in Pickering. Cross roads Whites Rd and Strouds Lane. Too many items to list ...you won't want to miss this one. MOVING SALE! 10 Flowers Crescent (Harwood/Westney) Sunday, May 21, 9:00 pm-3:00 pm A/C unit, appliances, clothes and more! 761 McKay Road, Unit #1, Pickering, Ontario L1W 3A3 Phone: 905-619-2093 Fax:905-619-3366 west 401 east Brock Rd 1 Montgomery Pk. Rd. Pickering nuclear plant X 761 McKay Rd Unit #1 TRAILER AWNING.11 FT, pull- out, 6 years old. All hardware $75.00 Days.416-493-1300 x276 evenings 905-404-6516/Oshawa 1975 GREW 16'with 70 hp. Evin- rude outboard. Runs great. Lots of room. Good interior, full conc. top, swim platform, am/fm cass., c/ 91 Cradleride trailer. Lots of spare parts, life jackets etc. Turn key & go. $3500 obo. 905-431- 8251. 21 FT. Baretta Cuddy Cabin,4.3 V6, marina serviced, 2nd owner, $9800.(905)985-2373 CANOES AND KAYAKS OUTLET, GRAND OPENING SALE New and used canoes and kayaks from $399. May 19th - 22nd. Beside the famous Kirby Burger (Hwy. 115/35). 905-983- 5928 WALLEYE SEASON MAY 13TTH!!!! FISHING BOAT - 14' fibreglass hull, back side bench & 2 middle sets, wired for lights & live well 20 hp. Evinrude, North- trail trailer, tongue jade. Boat runs well & in great shape. Boat is now in the water. $2000. 705-328- 0402 after 6 p.m. A US ENTRY WAIVER or Crimi- nal Record Pardon App. Gone In 60 Seconds. www.canadianpar- dons.ca 1-800-298-5520 4 FREE KITTENS 6 weeks old. Black with white paws. 2 grey tabbies. 1 solid black. Adorable. 905-420-2263. SINCERE SINGLES,specializing in long-term relationships since 1992. Toll free 1-866-719-9116 www.sinceresingles.ca - 1/2 price special LOVING DAYCARE available, Westney/Rossland. ECE, af- fordable rates, flexible hours. Full or part-time. Transportation available to near-by schools, daily activities. Lunch, snacks, non- smoker, more! Call (905)426- 3964 LIVE IT!New health & wellness magazine. 250, 000 copies. Cost-effective directory ads, word ads. Call today to book for the June issue. 416-493-1300 ext. 276 AJAX RESIDENT REQUIRES part-time caregiver for elderly gentleman. Must drive. 416-402- 3596. CURVES AJAX part-time ener- getic, outgoing individual who likes to have fun. Training provid- ed. Resumes accepted 475 Westney Rd.N. Unit 13. PSYCHIC readings by Bonnie, at House of Amber (Hampton Ont.) (905)263-8205 PSYCHICS reader and advisor, help in all life's problems, satis- faction guaranteed, specializing in Palm, Tarot and Crystal Ball readings. Always private and confidential. House parties and Gift Certificates available. (905)665-3222. ARABIAN STALLION,6 year old, purebred registered $6000 obo. Arabian Mare with a 2 year old filly.Call 905-576-7383. $NEED CASH INSTANTLY$ WE BUY YOUR GOLD RIN- GLEADER FINE JEWELLERS 145 Kingston Rd., Ajax (McDonald's Plaza) 905-426- 7464, $BUY $SELL $REPAIR$ *SWIMMING POOLS* Above ground pool kits, inground liners, and major accessories. Do it yourself or installation quoted. Free delivery in Durham. (905)429-7661 +CARPET CARPET CARPETS 3 rooms carpeted with Commer- cial carpet and premium pad from $289 (30 yds). 3 rooms carpeted with Berber carpet and premium pad from $389 (30 yds). 3 rooms carpeted with cut pile carpet and premium pad from $489 (30 yds). Free in-home quotes. SAILLIAN CARPETS 1-800-578-0497, 905- 242-3691 ; 905-373-2260. 3 PC. WOODEN bedroom suite, excellent condition, $950. (905)576-6040 Ask for Eric 12' ALUMINUM BOAT, 8 hp Merc, excellent condition $1700.; lawn tractor, 20 hp, 50" deck, auto trans., 150 original hours $1,200. (905)986-5449. 18-FT ABOVE GROUND POOL, round, excellent condition, all ac- cessories incl. $975. Call (905)432-1162 32' BRECKINRIDGE TRAILER, 1 bedroom, full size fridge and stove, 3 pc. bath, propane fur- nace.905-985-8296. A BEDROOM SET,gorgeous cherry sleigh, triple dresser/mir- ror, tall dresser, 2 night tables, new. Cost $7450, sell $1,900. Call 905-213-4669. A DINING ROOM,cherry wood, double pedestal table, 8 chairs, Buffet, hutch, dovetail construc- tion. New, still in boxes. Cost $11,000, sacrifice $2,600. 647- 271-5483 A King orthopedic pillowtop mat- tress set. New in plastic, cost $1600. Sacrifice $550. 647-271- 5483.Can deliver A1 ALL SATELLITE SERVICES. DishNetworking, FREE TO AIR. Sales, Installations, Repairs, Modifications. Ariza-700, View Sat-2000 Platimum, all models in-stock. Dish Network Service and Sales. (905)999-0362 AFFORDABLE APPLIANCES, HANK'S APPLIANCES. Stoves, $149/up, portable dishwashers $200/up, 18" dishwashers in stock, fridges $175/up. Washers $125/up. Dryers $149/up. Large selection of reconditioned & new scratch & dent appliances. Parts Specialist. 426 Simcoe St.S. (905)728-4043. AIR CONDITIONING 1.5 ton $1199-installed; 2-ton $1299-in- stalled; all gas lines $129-in- stalled; furnaces and ductwork available Call Gas Works 905- 434-3028, 416-346-6161. ALL NEW QUEEN orthopedic mattress set, cost $1000, sacri- fice $250.Call 905-213-4669. AMERICAN EAGLE RACING rims, 15 inch. Almost new, only driven one summer. Come with Hercules tires (P205/65R15), asking $600, paid $800. 905-697- 9312 APPLIANCES,refrigerator, stove, heavy duty Kenmore washer & dryer, apartment size washer & dryer, freezer. Mint condition. Will sell separately, can deliver.Call (905)903-4997 BED,Aamazing bargain, queen orthopedic mattress set, new in plastic, warranty, $250. 647-271- 5483.Will deliver A/P PAGE 36 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, May 19, 2006 www.durhamregion.com VIEW ON-LINE AT.... Step into a beautiful new home this Spring. Make your your move today! SpringSpring OPEN HOUSEOPEN HOUSE WEEKENDWEEKEND Open Houses continued on Next Page FAB FREEHOLD TOWNHOUSE! Pickering Pkwy & Valley Farm. 2 yrs new! 3 bdrms + 3 baths, modern open concept, upgraded appliances, h/w fl rs, ceramics, kit. w/o deck(10ʼx9.5ʼ), large mb. w/ ensuite & juliette balcony, dir. access to garage. Walk to Town Centre. EZ access to 401 & transit. SATURDAY & SUNDAY MAY 20 & 21, 3-5 P.M. 1775 VALLEY FARM RD #68 PICKERING$229,900CASE REALTY Brokerage NANCY YA MASAKI* 416-281-2200 DONNA BAGLIERI* 416-281-0027 SHOWS PRIDE OF OWNERSHIP! Immaculate home in fabulous family area! 7 yrs new! Brick, 2 sty., double garage! 3 bdrms! 2 baths! Bright and modern! Eat in kitchen! CAC! Prof. fin basement! Pot lights! Cold cellar! W/O to private yard, patio and backs onto greenspace too! To view or for open house information, call D onn a B a gli er i 41 6-70 8-98 12. AS SEE N ON RET V 260 o r visit ww w.don n a bagli e r i.co m$279,900 1130 GOSSAMER DR., PICKERING (Dixie & Finch) SAT. MAY 20, 2-4 P.M. WEST REALTY INC. Brokerage www.michellefraser.com Connect Realty Independently Owned & Operated Brokerage MICHELLE FRASER Sales Representative 905-427-6522 Prestigious Rouge Valley area. All brick home located in a quiet fam. st. Cathedral ceilings, professionally fi n . bsmt. w/bar. Fully fenced with huge deck and shed. New California shutters, large master with ensuite, newer carpeting, laminate fl ooring and much more. SAT. & SUN. MAY 20 & 21, 12-2 P.M. 116 SECORD ST., PICKERING Her Spirit will Move You!Her Spirit will Move You!$349,900$389,900Absolutely stunning John Boddy “Kingsgate” model home in sought after Ajax neighbourhood! This 3 bedroom, 3 bath home includes fi nished basement, exceptionally large family room with stone fi replace and cathedral ceilings, spacious eat-in kitchen, CAC, walk-in closet and much more! SAT. & SUN. MAY 20 & 21, 3-5 P.M. 403 DELANEY, AJAX STUNNING EXECUTIVE HOME! Loaded with upgrades & shows like a model home! Hardwood, ceramics, large upgraded kitchen & breathtaking cathedral ceilings with landscaped yard! Quick call or visit Ron Tamrazian 905-619-9500 or Sonia Sinclair direct 905-626-7804. RON TA MRAZIAN* 905-619-9500 Sutton Group Heritage Realty Inc. Brokerage SUN. MAY 21, 2-4 P.M. 33 HIBBINS AVE., AJAX$369,900*Salesperson **Broker ***Broker of Record Lovely 4 bedroom family home on Premium pie-shaped Lot. Main Floor Family Room and Laundry, Colonist Doors, Gleaming Hardwood Floors. Walk-out to Party-sized Deck & Yard. Master Ensuite, Finished Basement with Wet-Bar. 2 Fireplaces, Central Air, Central Vac, and much more. Great Neighbourhood! $299,000. MLS # E904323 SATURDAY, May 20th, 2-4 P.M. 576 SPRINGVIEW DRIVE CAROL ANN SPENCER* & BARBARA IZZARD THYNNE* 416-321-3800 www.BarbaraAndCarol.com GOLD TRADE Realty Ltd. NICOLE* & RICK** MENARY 905-619-9500 OPEN CONCEPT BEAUTY This sunfilled open concept home is ideal for any family. 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, main floor family room with gas fireplace and central air. Eat-in kitchen with breakfast bar. www.menary.com SUN. MAY 21, 2-4 P.M. 38 BOOTH CRESCENT, AJAX $259, 9 0 0 Group Heritage Realty Inc. Brokerage BUILT BY COUGHLAN Here it is!! 1660 sq. ft. freehold townhome, premium lot backing to greenspace, main fl oor open concept, breakfast bar, gas fi replace, hardwood fl ooring, oak staircase, 6 appliances and central air. Drop by our OPEN HOUSE or call Sharon for a personal tour. SATURDAY, MAY 20, 2-4 P.M. 725 SUNBIRD TRAIL, PICKERING SHARON ABERNETHY* 905-831-3300 905-686-3330 HUGE PIE LOT - 138’ WIDE AT BACK Spacious 4 bedroom detached home, excellent crescent location. The park like lot is perfect for family summer enjoyment. Many recent updates include gas fi replace, ceramics, deck, fence, paint and much more. Drop by our OPEN HOUSE or call Sharon for a personal tour. SUNDAY, MAY 21, 2-4 P.M. 58 GARDINER DRIVE, AJAX First Realty Ltd. Brokerage$309,000Four bedrooms, three bathrooms, fi nished from top to bottom, brand new fl ooring on main & second fl oor, greenhouse family sized kitchen with Jen-Air stove/bbq, family room, fi replace, walk-out to deck & crown moulding, elegant living room with french doors & crown moulding, two fi r eplaces, two walk-outs, CAC, CVAC. Priced at $319,900.To view call Kim direct at 905-424-3546. SAT. & SUN. MAY 20 & 21 1-4PM 12 Kirkham Drive, Ajax In the Village Large, very well maintained 6 bedroom home, neutral décor, 2 1⁄2 updated baths, second fl oor 3 bedroom addition with en-suite, ceiling fans, updated kitchen, quality oak hardwood fl oors. Bright sunny family room with gas fi replace, open concept, updated throughout, fi nished basement, large 75 x 120 foot lot, large deck with 20 x 40 in- ground pool, perennial gardens & fruit trees. A unique village property. Priced at $466,500. Call Alasdair to view. SAT. & SUN. MAY 20 & 21 1-4PM 2 Burningham Cres. Ajax In the Village D. KIM HALL* ALASDAIR McLEAN* CASE REALTY BROKERAGE 905 831-2273$319,900$ 4 6 6 , 5 0 0 Call DIANNE OXLEY* 905-683-5000 or 1-888-413-0800 doxley@trebnet.com www.dianneoxley.com QUALITY ONE LTD., Brokerage Independently Owned and Operated Off Garrard & Weldon, just north of Rossland Excellent established Whitby neighbourhood, steps to transit & all amenities. 9 ft. ceilings! Just 5 years “new”! Gorgeous/ dark hardwood & ceramics! Upgraded kit. w/Stainless Steel Appliances (all appls. incl.!!), 3 bdrms., Very Large Master w/ huge walk-in closet & ensuite bath offering soaker tub & sep. shower. Det. garage w/long driveway, Fenced lot, cent. air, Gas fp. & more. Quick or fl ex. closing available. See you Saturday. SATURDAY, MAY 20, 12-2 P.M. 20 DIVINE DRIVE, WHITBY - $286,500 BEN CORBIER* 416- 762-7711 BEAUTIFULLY RENOVATED Townhouse in newly developed North Ajax. Steps to new schools & public transportation. Close to shops and more. $$$ spent on this property over last few months ... basement partly finished, drywall is up in bsmt. All it needs are finishing touches. You will love this property. A must see. Bring all buyers. SUN., MAY 21, 2-4 P.M. 148 BEAN CRES., AJAX$253,900Brokerage CHARLES SMITH* 416-298-8200 905-683-2100 Percy Fulton Ltd. Brokerage At Brock and Bayly. This unit faces the lake and marina for a million dollar view! 2 bedrooms. Walkout from master and liv. rm. to large balcony. Hardwood throughout, gorgeous new kitchen, all luxury amenities. $259,000. VACANT, seller wants offers! 360 Watson St. W., (look for large building) SUN. MAY 21, 2-4 P.M. 360 WATSON ST. W., WHITBY OUT THESE OPEN HOUSES 39 Ritchie Ave., AJAX ........................ Sat. 2-4 ❑ 725 Sunbird Trail, PICKERING ...............Sat. 2-4 ❑ 58 Gardiner Drive, AJAX .................... Sun. 2-4 ❑ 129 Copley St., PICKERING ................ Sun. 2-4 ❑ 12 Kirkham Dr., AJAX ........................ Sat. 1-4 ❑ & ...................................... Sun. 1-4 ❑ 2 Burningham Cres., AJAX .................. Sat. 1-4 ❑ & ...................................... Sun. 1-4 ❑ 20 Divine Drive, WHITBY .................... Sat. 2-4 ❑ 1775 #68 Valleyfarm Rd., PICKERING ..... Sat. 3-5 ❑ & ...................................... Sun. 3-5 ❑ 1130 Gossamer Dr., PICKERING ............ Sat. 2-4 ❑ 33 Hibbins Ave., AJAX ....................... Sat. 2-4 ❑ 116 Secord St., PICKERING ............... Sat. 12-2 ❑ & ..................................... Sun. 12-2 ❑ 403 Delaney, AJAX ........................... Sat. 3-5 ❑ & ...................................... Sun. 3-5 ❑ 576 Springview Drive ........................ Sat. 2-4 ❑ 148 Bean Cres., AJAX ....................... Sun. 2-4 ❑ 38 Booth Cres., AJAX ....................... Sun. 2-4 ❑ 360 #1004 Watson St. W., WHITBY ....... Sun. 2-4 ❑ 930 Mountcastle, PICKERING ............... Sat. 1-4 ❑ 17 O’Leary Dr., AJAX ........................ Sun. 2-4 ❑ 2351 Meriadoc Dr., PICKERING ........... Sun. 2-4 ❑ ✓ LOIS SIMMONDS- WEAVER* 905-427-6522 Connect Realty Independently Owned & Operated, Brokerage DON’T MISS THIS ONE! Finished Top to Bottom, many upgrades including Hot Tub, Renovated Baths, 4+3 Bedrooms and much more. Directions: Westney/Kingston Road area - Follow signs. SAT. MAY 20, 2-4 P.M. 39 RITCHIE AVE., AJAX Prestigious Rouge Valley, quality Bramalea built, open concept design, vaulted 9ʼ ceilings, hrdwd/ceramic fl rs, main fl r. laundry, gas FP, pot lights, open circular staircase to basement, prof. landscaping/interlock + 2 tier cedar deck, shows 10+, all this + more! Call STEVEN and PINA. SUNDAY MAY 21, 2-4 P.M. 129 COPLEY ST., PICKERING CASE REALTY Brokerage PINA SANTACROCE* STEVEN FERREIRA* 416-250-9000 1-877-325-3238 www.doubleadvantage.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, May 19, 2006 PAGE 37 A/Pdurhamregion.com VIEW ON-LINE AT.... Step into a beautiful new home this Spring. Make your your move today! SpringSpring OPEN HOUSEOPEN HOUSE WEEKENDWEEKEND ROUGE VALLEY BEAUTY!! Stunning new listing in Altona Forest!! Features include renovated eat in kitchen with walk out to deck and fully fenced private yard, renovated bathrooms including master ensuite, gorgeous fi nished basement with bar, garage access to home, hardwood fl ooring and ceramics. Absolute move in condition. Shows a 10!!! Call today for fur ther details. BY APPOINTMENT ONLY 125 THICKET CRES. PICKERING CASE REALTY Brokerage KAREN PETERSON* 905-831-2273 TRINETTE GAUTREAU* 905-619-9500 64 SPIERS CRES., SOUTH AJAX WELCOME HOME! A+ beautiful, bright, immaculate 4 bedroom home backing onto Carruthers Creek & conservation area. Quiet family street with private backyard. Close to lake, waterfront trails, schools, shops & 401. Excellently maintained. True pride of ownership. Move right in! Asking $367,500. Trinette Gautreau @ 905-619-9500. www.DurhamFineHomes.com Email: tgautreau@sutton.com Group Heritage Realty Inc. Brokerage Each Offi ce Independently Owned & OperatedRAVINE LOT*Salesperson **Broker ***Broker of Record SHARON CHISHOLM* Direct: 416-566-6120 905-683-5000 WHY RENT? OWN FOR $1150 MONTHLY!!** Stunning 3 bdrm. with eat-in kitchen, gleaming hardwood floors!! Walk out to fully fenced 103’ lot w/shed and gardens, central air, direct access to garage, 7 years new, located across from greenbelt and playgrounds! Very quiet, walk to schools, shopping and public transit. **Monthly payments based on principal and interest only with 10% down at 5% /25 years. Call Sharon Chisholm NOW - 416-566-6120. MLS #E898954. BY APPOINTMENT ONLY! 9 TROWELL LANE, AJAX ROS SL A N D/ HAR W O O D schisholm@trebnet.com QUALITY ONE Ltd., Brokerage Independently Owned and Operated JUDY BEITLE* 905-428-1206 OR 905-623-6000 NEED LOTS OF ROOM... Look no further. This beautiful home has six bedrooms, gorgeous kitchen with Corian countertop, 4 baths, Lake Ontario and parks in Ajax. Don’t hesitate on this one! Call Judy Beitle at 905-428-1206 or 905-623-6000 SUN. MAY 21, 2-4 P.M. 17 O’LEARY, AJAX RESULTS Realty Inc. Brokerage ByBy AppointmentAppointment OnlyOnly To Advertise in This FeatureTo Advertise in This Feature Call YourCall Your Real Estate AdvertisingReal Estate Advertising Consultant Today!Consultant Today! 905-683-5110905-683-5110 Call JOSEPH PALACKA* for more information! 905-665-6188 (Offi ce) jpalacka@yahoo.ca (E-Mail) * Whitby - Thickson/Taunton area, brand new single detached, 3 bedroom, 1684 Sq. Ft., $263,390. * Features top quality laminate fl ooring, ceramics & Delta faucets. * Great room has cozy gas fi replace, 2nd fl oor laundry * Energy Star rated home - offers signifi cant energy cost savings * Choice of interior colours * Close to conservation/park, schools, shopping and transit * SPRING SPECIAL - $8000 in FREE UPGRADES! * Bring in this ad and receive an ADDITIONAL $2000 in FREE UPGRADES when you purchase! * Special ends June 4th, 2006. FALL CLOSING PRICED TO SELL! * Whitby Location, brand new single detached, 4 bedroom, 2130 sq. ft., $334,490 * Many excellent features including: Cathedral ceiling in parlour, gas fi replace in family room, 2nd fl oor laundry, 2 car garage with entrance to home and much more! * Close to schools, parks, shopping & transit * SPRING SPECIAL - $5000 in FREE UPGRADES! IMMEDIATE CLOSING K. Harley Real Estate Ltd. DWIGHT DAVIS* Broker of Record 1-877-214-7280 SHOWS TO PERFECTION Huge kitchen with w/o to deck and fenced yard. New driveway, laminate floors 3 years new. Kitchen remodeled 2002. Thirty year roof shingles new 2004. Close to public school, transportation, parks. Fabulous 3 bedroom family home with possible 4th bedroom. DND INTERNATIONAL REALTY CORP. Brokerage 24 MARSHALL CRES., AJAX$279,900BY APPOINTMENT ONLY SUE LAKRA* 416-321-3536 416-460-4823 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY Super exposure, corner unit at cost of $14 per sq. ft. of about 1,000 sq. ft. Main floor + basement of 1,000 sq. ft., 2 baths. Front & corridor expsoure. Also available 2nd flr. with 2 bedrooms, full apartment with large living and dining, ensuite laundry, $1100+/month. June possession! For all appointments, please call me right away! BY APPOINTMENT ONLY OLD KINGSTON RD. & ELIZABETH REALTRON Realty Inc. Brokerage PAUL HONEYFORD* 416-751-6533 $299,900CASE REALTY Brokerage BEAUTIFUL JOHN BODDY BUILT HOME Finished top to bottom with eat-in kitchen & oak cabinets, newer windows, new furnace, newer central air, new 2-pc bathroom, new fl ooring, large family room with fi replace and coffered ceilings, master bedroom with 4-pc ensuite, interlocking walk-way, professionally landscaped, fi nished recreation room and work shop. SAT. MAY 20, 1-4 PM 930 MOUNTCASTLE CRES. PICKERING 416-751-6533 SUSIE STROM* 905-773-9595 Sitting in the backyard of this executive home is like being at a cottage! Beautiful ravine setting with mature trees, lovely huge deck and professionally landscaped! The interior won’t disappoint - immaculate and kept beautifully. Professionally fi nished walkout basement - perfect in-law suite if needed, main fl oor offi ce, service stairs from the laundry room, three ensuites on second fl oor - shows to perfection! Drop by to see this lovely home. SUN. MAY 21, 2-4 P.M. 2351 MERIADOC DR., PICKERING York North Realty Independently Owned & Operated, Brokerage$575,000SPECTACULAR BROOKLIN TRIBUTE HOME 4,000 Sq. ft. approx. of luxury living. Finished top to bottom on quiet street near schools includes many goodies 88” rear projection TV plus!!!!!! more pictures at www.houseshomesand more.com SUNDAY, MAY 21, 3-5 P.M. 15 STURGESS, BROOKLIN (WEST WATFORD BY NEW CHURCH)$469,900ANNE SHADDOCK* 905-427-1400 Rouge River Realty Ltd.Brokerage “Your Local Area Specialist” FANTASTIC INVESTMENT PICKERING HOME 4+2 Bedroom, main fl oor family room with f.p. Over sized bedrooms, quiet street, and bright fi nished basement with living room, 2 extra bedrooms extra kitchen and laundry with walkout. SUNDAY, MAY 21, 2-4 P.M. 2109 THEODEN CRT. (HWY 2 NORTH WEST BROCK)$309,900more pictures at www.houseshomesand more.com Wednesday, October 26, 2005 www.homesdurhamregion.com www.homesdurhamregion . c o m Pressrun 57,400 Ajax and Pickeri n g N e w s A d v e r t i s e r To advertise in this weekly feature call 905-683-511 0 o r 9 0 5 - 5 7 9 - 4 4 0 4 JOANCAMPBELL* 905-831-3300905-686-3330 First Realty Ltd. Broker • Enjoy a peaceful residential lifestyle by the lake• 4 bdrm., 3 bath family home fi nished top to bottom • Hardwood fl oors, main fl oor family/laundry rooms, central air • Gas fi replace, oversized garage and fully fi nished basement • Fast possession is possible... so act quickly! Call Joan Campbell at 905-831-3300. DESIRABLE SOUTH AJAX - $299,900 www.sellingwithjoan.com JUNE NORTON*416-494-7653 HALLMARKRealty Ltd. Broker PICKERING - large custom-built 3+2 BDRM. home on a private 63x165 ft. lot with separate fenced solar heated inground pool. Features cathedral ceilings, fl oor to ceiling windows & double sided stone fi replace, hardwood and porcelain fl oors, oak cabinets, 4 baths + sauna, newer appliances, roof, furnace and pool liner. This is a “MUST SEE”. PICKERING - CUSTOM-BUILT WITH INGROUND POOL Call JUNE or AL today at 905-391 - 8 6 9 2$4 5 9 ,0 00 JACQUELYNN TANNER*905-619-9500 sutton-groupheritage realty inc. Lake Driveway executive situated on a premium, private lot with direct view of Duffi ns Bay and conservation. Impressive foyer, oak staircase, ceramic and hardwood fl oors, some newer windows & roof, CAC, CVAC, direct garage access. Immaculate, fresh paint & décor. Lovely landscaped mature gardens and deck offer serene setting. VIEW DUFFIN’S BAY! Website: www.jacquelynntanner.com Email: jtanner@rogers.com $4 7 4 ,0 00 DAVIDBEATON*905-683-5000 QUALITY ONERealty Ltd., Broker OPEN HOUSE SAT. OCT. 29, 12-2 P.M. 73 REGATTA CRES., WHITBY - STEPS TO THE LAKE Call David Beat o n NOW 905-683-5000 3 YEARS NEW - RIP ROARING VALUE - $224,850 √Steps to the lake, GO, 401, trails, etc √Absolutely stunning decor throughout √ Double car garage + openers √Separate living & dining area √ 4-piece ensuite in master √Three bedrooms & three bathrooms √ Cozy gas fi replace √Huge eat-in kitchen LOUISE M. MICALLEF* 905-831-3300“Services en français” First Realty Ltd. Broker • Upscale lifestyle comple x b y t h e l a k e w / i n d o o r p ool, sauna, exercise & rec room • Totally renovated and remodeled luxurious townhome • Renovated bath & powder & ceramic fl oors • Huge kitchen with W/O to balcony • You deserve this! $234,000 OWN A HEALTH CLUB! www.homeswithlo u i s e . c o m BARRIE COX*905-839-7449 ROUGE RIVER Realty Ltd. Broker * Waterfront! Waterfront! Waterfront! * Million dollar views o/l water and marina * Magnifi cent “Marshall” built townhome in prestigious Frenchman’s Bay Village, Pickering * Approximately 2769 sq. ft. as per builders plan* Upgraded & customized from top to bottom* Third fl oor “party” terrace to die for * Incredible open concept, absolutely must be seen! Asking $489,900 THIS IS YOUR VIEW! www.barriec o x . c a #1 PICKERIN G REM AX A GENT OVER ALL LAST 15 YEARS JOHNMcCRACKEN* 905-428-6533 ROUGE RIVER Realty Ltd. Broker Great home for the growing family located in Whitby. 2500 sq. ft. + fi nished basement. Wonderful fl oor plan with greenhouse kitchen, huge master with sunken retreat, ceramics, hardwood, nestled on a 50’ lot. FABULOUS FAMILY HOME www.johnmccrack e n . c a $2 9 9 ,0 00JIM KELLY* P.Eng.905-683-5000 QUALITY ONERealty Ltd., Broker ON .8 ACRE LOT WITH 2 ROAD FRONTAGES Uniquely designed brick bungalow with 6 walkouts to deck and superb landscaping in country-like setting. Extensive use of quality wood throughout inside and out. This custom-built home with be ideally suited for the Muskokas. Stunning layout. Finished walkout bsmt.. Attached garage $725,000 SPECTACULAR BUNGALOW WITH 3 BDRM. LOFT jimkelly1049 @ h otmail.com LEE KEESO*905-428-6533 ROUGE RIVER Realty Ltd. Broker • Great Pickering location in prestigious “Amberlea” community near Whites & Finch. • Fantastic in-law apartment with two separate entrances. • Upgraded top to bottom including ceramic and hardwood fl oors •Fantastic family room addition • Newer windows throughout • Roof reshingled in 2005. • Central air conditioner. FANTASTIC POTENTIAL IN-LAW APARTMENT! Call LEE KEESO today for a private viewing! $27 9 ,5 0 0SURINDER JUNEJA*905-831-3300Committed toProfessionalism! First Realty Ltd. Broker Lovely 4 yr. new executive brick home with 5 bdrms./den and 5 washrooms on a huge ravine lot most sought after neighbourhood. Private, fenced backyard. Plus professionally fi n. 2 bdrm. sep. walkout bsmt. apt. with kit./breakfast, liv./din./fam. rm. 2 sep. laundry, cold room, two decks. 9 ft. ceiling on main. California shutters. Ceramics in kit. & bath. Close to 401 & GO, schools, parks and all amenities. Flexible closing. Motivated seller. 4500 SQ. FT. OF LIVING SPACE Call SURINDER JUNEJA AT 905-831-3300PRICEDTO SELL!MICHAEL BECKFORD* 905-683-1790416-284-4751Beautiful spacious 3 bdrm. townhome located close to shopping, schools, 401 and GO Station. Garage door entry to above grade basement with walkout to private yard. Access to backyard from side of the house. Reduced price for quick sale. $189,900 REDUCED PRICE FOR QUICK SALE Call MICHAEL BECKFORD TODAY! 905-683-1790 Connect RealtyIndependently Owned & Operated PETER** & MONIQUE* MUELLER905-831-3300Direct:416-645-6700 First Realty Ltd. Broker • Absolutely stunning freehold townhome by the Rouge. • Close to 401 & 407• Perfect for young family or fi rst-time buyer.• Two bedrooms (+1), modern decor, many upgrades. Call Monique at 416-645-6700. Asking $239,900 ABSOLUTELY STUNNING! www.muellerteam.c o m ANNA WOOD**905-683-1790416-284-4751Largest model on the stre e t ! 1 7 6 1 s q . f t . Finished basement with 2nd gas fi replace. Master with Jacuzzi tub, separate shower, walk-in closet. 2nd fl r. laundry. Open concept design. Must be seen at $297,900. Just move in and enjoy! $297,900 JUST LISTED - RARE RAVINE LOT! www.annawood.ca Connect RealtyIndependently Owned & Operated STEVE O’REILLY* 905-683-1790416-284-4751Five bedroom 60x110 f t . l o t . A p p r o x. 2535 sq. ft. hardwood fl rs. throughout mn. fl r. laundry, cent. air, french doors in liv./din./fam. rms. Heated inground pool. bsmt. rec room 12x 2 4 ’ . Excersize/storage rm. 12x22’ and wet bar 11x11’. $499,900 OPEN HOUSE SAT. & SUN. OCT. 29 & 30, 1-4 P.M. 85 SENATOR REESOR’S DR., MARKHAM Call STEVE O’REILLY TODAY! 905-683-1790 Connect RealtyIndependently Owned & Operated KATHY WEBSTER*905-683-2100905-433-2121 Percy Fulton Limited This home is on one of Pickering’s most desirable streets. Great open concept fam. rm. & kit., lots of custom touches and upgrades. Stone/ ceramics/vaulted ceilings/crown moulding. Newly fi nished basement & workshop. Shows spotless and IT’S A MUST SEE!! CUSTOM HOME ON HUGE TREED LOT Call Kathy Webster at 9 0 5 -683-2100 or 905-43 3 - 2 1 2 1 GARY PECK 1-866-302-4419 ONLY ONE The 3131 S.F. Maplewood can be ready in 60 days and sits on a lovely 50 x 150 foot lot on Heathside. Please call Gary Peck to arrange a viewing. from $579,990 BRAND NEW MARSHALL HOME IN PICKERING Email: sales@marshallhom es.ca RENÉ* ST. AUBIN 905-831-3300 First Realty Ltd. Broker • 4 bedroom bungalow • Upgraded & renovated • 85’ x 320’ private lot • Swimming pool & volleyball court • 2 car garage with loft $624,500 www.virtualproperties.ca/g5651 LIVING IN THE COUNTRY IN THE CITY MARIO IOZZI* 905-428-4557905-837-1054 WOW! Great starter home! T h i s s p a c i ous home includes fi ve appliances, central air conditioning, central vacuum, finished bas gazebo, gas fi replace,3bathroo dCallMiI 3+1 BEDROOM HOME WITH FINISHED BASEMENT NEW CHOICEREA $2 5 8 ,9 0 0 VIEW ON-LINE AT.... Step into a beaut i f u l n e w h o m e t h i s S p r i n g . Make your your move today!SpringSpring OPE N H O U S EOPEN HOUSE W E EKENDWEEKEND MINKI BASU* 416-807-2603 905-831-4844 First Realty Ltd. Broker SAT. & SUN. MARCH 25 & 26, 2-4 P.M. 1400 THE ESPLANADE #101, PICKERING www.boseproperties.com GLENANNA & ESPLANADE Absolutely stunning Tridel Casita with open concept living. End unit with balcony. Spacious fl oorplan. Fabulous view of the park. Very close to 401. Excellent location within walking distance to all amenities, Pickering recreation centre, Town Centre shopping, Library, Park, Transit and more. Gatehouse security. Lynn McCulloch* 905-831-2273 Immaculate 2-storey brick, double drive, 3+1 bedrooms, 4 baths, hardwood & ceramics, prof. fi n. bsmt, CAC, I/G heated pool, all appliances. Close to schools, shops, 401 & GO. $274,900. SUNDAY MARCH 26TH 2PM - 4PM 3 WOODWARD CRES., AJAX CASE REALTY www.movewithlynn.comELVIRA LAROCQUE* 416 298-8200 Fully upgraded executive features gleaming hardwood fl rs, renovated Kitchen w/centre island, main level Living and Family Rooms, Dining Room w/fi replace and walk-out to large deck overlooking extensively landscaped yard w/18x34’ heated pool. Professionally fi nished basement w/Recreation Room and bedroom. Newer roof and furnace, renovated baths. Hurry, this home won’t last. SATURDAY & SUNDAY MARCH 25 & 26, 1-4 PM 1147 MEADOWLANE CRESCENT, PICKERING PERCY FULTON $334,900 IAN BAXTER heather Call RON NICESKI* 416-285-8555 416-726-1595 FOUR BEDROOMS + FINISHED BASEMENT Desirable court location at Altona/Strouds Rd., three years new, 9 ft. ceiling, upgraded kitchen cabinets, gas fi replace, ceramic backsplash, four bedrooms, upgraded light fi xtures, mirrored closets, beautifully decorated and painted, prof. fi n. basement SUNDAY, MARCH 26, 2-5 P.M. 2003 TILSON CRT., PICKERING EXECUTIVE REALTY Inc. (1996) with surround sound wiring & R/I 3-pc., access to house from garage, R/ I cent. air, 6 top line appliances, garage door opener & much more. CHARLES D. FERREIRA** 905-619-2655 GORGEOUS 4 BEDROOM AJAX HOME Sunken family room with fi replace must be seen!!! Enjoy meals in the bright breakfast area and privacy in the fully fenced yard that includes an interlock patio! The master bedroom retreat includes a sitting area, full ensuite bathroom and walk-in closet. Truly a gem!!! Only $276,900. www.homes-condos4u.com SAT. & SUN. MARCH 25 & 26, 2-4 P.M. 261 WRIGHT CRES., AJAX HomeLife Success Realty Inc. Open Houses continued on Next Page KRISTAN ERNER* 416 281-2200 On the Ravine! Fantastic semi situated across from the park on quiet cul-de- sac! Featuring 3 spacious bedrooms, 2 and half baths, a formal living and dining room, and a main fl oor family room. 5 appliances are included plus central air and central vac and more. Call Kristan K. Erner @ 416-281-2200 SUNDAY MARCH 26TH 1PM - 4PM 1837 VALLEYVIEW DRIVE, PICKERINGAltona/Tw in River CASE REALTY $27 9 , 9 00 STEVE KOSTKA* 90 5-839-7449 SATURDAY, MARCH 25, 2-4 PM 1809 NEW ST. (Whites/Strouds) Just listed! “Hurry On This Beauty”. **Gleaming hardwood fl oors **Living, dining, family rooms, 2 fi replaces, “Skylight”, huge deck/cabanna. Kitchen to die for. Breakfast bar “Green House kitchen o/l’s in ground pool”. Master bdrm. **Oversized walk-in closet **5 pc. ensuite **Professional fi nished basement, all appliances, all elf’s, all window coverings. Just move in. You won’t be disappointed! Call Steve now 905-839-7449. www.stevekosta.com “virtual tour” $35 9 ,9 0 0 $314 ,9 0 0 11 HEMANS COURT, AJAX Rouge River Realty Inc. “Lakeside community ” Small quiet street approx. 2000 sq . f t . 4 t h Bedroom (spacious) 3rd bdrm. has balco n y . Huge deck off kitchen. Spri n k e r s y s t e m f r o n t & rear. Central air, newer fr i d g e , s t o v e , washer, dryer. B/I dishwasher (neg) 2x4 pc. plus 1x2 pc. Home only 4 years old . Call Steve now 905-839-7449. www.stevekosta.com “vi r t u a l t o u r ” SUNDAY, MARCH 26, 2-4 PM 3 PLUMB ST. (Shoal Point/Ashburn) KAREN PETERSON* 905 831-2273 Immaculate 3 bdrm. townhome built by Brookfi eld!! Less than 5 years old!! Features include eat in kitchen, sunfi lled great room, fi nished basement with w/o to landscaped, private, fenced yard, garage access to home, ceramics, open concept, neutral decor and so much more. Walking distance to shopping, schools, rec centre, transportation and all amenities. Call today!!! SAT. & SUN., MARCH 25 & 26, 2-4 PM 12 PENNEFATHER LANE, AJAXCASE REALTY Open concept 3 bdrm., 2 wshrms., 3 years new, hardwood floors, ceramics, Gourmet kitchen with breakfast bar, tastefully decorated. Be the first to see this gem in this high demand complex. CALL HAROLD COLLIER** OR JAMIE MUGFORD* 905-427-1400 3 ST O R E Y END UNIT SAT., MARCH 25, 2-4 PM 44 McGONIGAL LANE, AJAX ROUGE RIVER REALTY LTD. Tour Homes @ www.DurhamRealEstate 4 s a l e . c o m DOUG TAYLOR Broker 905-831-3300 SUN. MARCH 26, 2-4 P.M. 1794 SPRUCE HILL, PICKERING $399,900SPECTACULAR!! * Over $60,000 in recent upgrades * 2 Kitchens, 2 Laundry Rms. * Stunning kitchen, skylight * Hardwood flooring * Lot 50’x155’ First Realty Ltd. Broker www.dougtaylor.ca SUN. MARCH 26, 2-4 P.M. 1928 BROOKSHIRE SQ., PICKERING$342,500SPOTLESS! * Just move in and enjoy * Huge family room * Finished top to bottom * “John Boddy” luxury Call JUDY PATERSON* OR GEORGE LALWANI* 416-285-8555 HARWOOD/HWY. #2 This stunning 3 bdrm. family home sparkles from top to bottom! Formal living room, dining room and family room! Family-size eat-in kitchen! Lge. master bdrm. w/2-pc. ensuite. Prof. fi nished basement! Gorgeous hardwood and ceramic fl oors! Large deck SAT. & SUN. MARC H 25 & 26, 2-4 P.M. 51 GILMOUR DRIVE, AJAX EXECUTIVE REALTY Inc. (1996) & fenced lot! Thousands of upgrades! Great Salem and Highway #2 location!$264,900155 MILLBURN DRIVE, BOWMANVILLE SUN. MARCH 26, 2-4 P.M. Call DIANNE OXLEY* 905-683-5000 or 1-888-413-0800 doxley@trebnet.com www.dianneoxley.com (Off Baseline and West Side Drive, Waverly North, exit from 401) QUALITY ONE LTD., Broker Independently Owned and Operated WOW! Just listed! Over 3,000 Sq. Ft. of Luxury! Just over 1 year new! 4 Bedrooms, 4 Bathrooms, HUGE Master w/*gorgeous* ensuite & walk-in closet, Hardwood, Ceramics, C/Air, Romeo & Juliet Balcony overlooking * 2 Storey Great Room*, Solid Wood Staircase, and so much more!!!” See you Sunday. Coffee and treats will be served. OUT THESE OPEN HOUSES 1636 Marshcourt Dr., PICKERING ............... Sat. 2-4 ❑ & ........................................... Sun. 2-4 ❑ 51 Gilmour Dr., AJAX ............................. Sat. 2-4 ❑ & ........................................... Sun. 2-4 ❑ 1794 Spruce Hill, PICKERING ................... Sun. 2-4 ❑ 1928 Brookshire, PICKERING ................... Sun. 2-4 ❑ 155 Millburn, BOWMANVILLE ................... Sun. 2-4 ❑ 261 Wright Cres., AJAX ........................... Sat. 2-4 ❑ & ........................................... Sun. 2-4 ❑ 2003 Tilson Crt., PICKERING .................... Sun. 2-5 ❑ 1400 The Esplande #101, PICKERING .......... Sat. 2-4 ❑ & ........................................... Sun. 2-4 ❑ 1837 Valleyview Dr., PICKERING ............... Sun. 1-4 ❑ 1809 New St. ...................................... Sun. 2-4 ❑ 3 Plumb St. ........................................ Sun. 2-4 ❑ 44 McGonical Lane ................................ Sat. 2-4 ❑ 12 Pennefather Lane, AJAX ...................... Sat. 2-4 ❑ & ........................................... Sun. 2-4 ❑ 1147 Meadowlane Cres., PICKERING .......... Sat. 1-4 ❑ & ........................................... Sun. 1-4 ❑ 3 Woodward Cres., AJAX ........................ Sun. 2-4 ❑ ✓ SURINDER JUNEJA* 905-831-3300 EXPECT THE BEST! Immaculate 2300 sq. ft. brick home in prime location close to schools, parks, shopping, GO and 401. Cent. air, cent. vac, intercom, main fl oor laundry, side entrance, hardwood, ceramics, oak circular staircase. Neutral broadloom and decor throughout. 2 walkouts to large wraparound deck and large fenced landscaped yard. Includes all appliances. Flexible closing. First Realty Ltd. Broker SAT. & SUN. MARCH 25 & 26, 2-4 P.M. 1636 MARSHCOU R T DR., PICKERING Committed to Professionalism!SHOW S 10+MOTIVATED VEN D O R To Advertise YourTo Advertise Your Listing in ourListing in our Real Estate Section orReal Estate Section or Fr iday OpenHouseFriday Open House Feat ureFeature Call 905-683-5110Call 905-683-5110 durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 38 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, May 19, 2006 WorshipWorship ComeCome To advertise your churchTo advertise your church in our regularin our regular Worship section on FridaysWorship section on Fridays call Janicecall Janice at 905-683-0707at 905-683-0707 or fax 905-579-4218.or fax 905-579-4218. Email:Email: jsam@durhamregion.comjsam@durhamregion.com ST. ANDREW’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 35 Church St. N., Pickering Village 905-683-7311 Sunday Family Worship - 10:30 a.m. Sunday School - Supervised Nursery Pastor John Bigham EVERYONE WELCOME To r onto Airport Christian Fellowship Now in Ajax Ajax Community Centre Banquet Hall 75 Centennial Rd. Sunday Family Service - 10am For more information visit www.tacfeast.org or call 416-674-8463 Summer Registration for Vacation Bible Schools, Church Day Camps Special Section Publishing June 16th. To advertise your upcoming Summer Church Programs call Janice at 905-683-0707 (ext. 2218) or fax to 905-579-4218 Email: jsam@durhamregion.com TO Contact Us Call: 1-800-519-9566, (905) 668-1838 Apply on-lineatApply on-lineat www.creditzonecanada.comwww.creditzonecanada.com Bad Credit? O.K. • New to Country? O.K. • Bankrupt? O.K. • Slow Payment’s? O.K. “Durham’s Original”“Durham’s Original” *Need a Car Loan-*Need a Car Loan- Call Credit-ZoneCall Credit-Zone ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES EXHIBITORS WANTED For the 11th Annual Art in the Park July 15 & 16 Markham Museum For more information, please call Susan at 905-294-2200 ext. 239 or Email sobrien@yrng.com BEDROOM SET,cherrywood, bed, chest, dresser, mirror, 2 night stands. Dovetail construc- tion, never opened. Cost $8,000 Sacrifice $1,900.647-271-5483 BRUNO CURB SIDE SCOOTER LIFT, Model # VXL600, $2,000. Excellent condition, call (905)432- 7190. BUY/SELL stair lifts, porch lifts, scooters, hospital beds, ceiling lifts etc. Call SILVER CROSS AT (905) 668-8560 OR 1-800-659- 0668 CARPETS SALE & HARD- WOOD FLOORING: carpet 3 rooms from $329 (30 sq. yd.) in- cludes: carpet, pad and installa- tion. Free estimates, carpet re- pairs. Serving Durham and sur- rounding area. Credit Cards Ac- cepted. Call Sam (905)686-1772 CARPETS.Laminate and vinyl sale. 3 rooms, 30sq yds. for $319. Commercial carpet includ- ing premier underpad and instal- lation. Laminate $1.69sq ft. Click system. Residential, commercial, customer satisfaction guaranteed. Free Estimate. Mike 905-431- 4040 COMPUTER TROUBLE?We of- fer you On-Site Networking & Computer Repairs/Upgrades, Vi- rus Removal & Wireless Security. We also sell New/Used Systems & Laptops. For your computer Repairs/Sales call S D L 905- 428-7559, cell 416-892-6965 DINING TENT 12x12 octagonal shape, privacy & screen curtain, green $275, 93 CAVALIER, good shape, best offer. Call 905-728- 0642 DOWNSIZING SALE,5pc dinette suite, glass top, mosaic coloured arm chairs. 3 pc kitchen set, white top, chairs are shaded blue. Curio cabinet, taupe colour, an- tique gold leaf design around out- side of cabinet. Call after 6pm. (905)725-8526 HAY FOR SALE - small square bales, 1st and 2nd cut..905-655- 3551. DOWNSIZING,need to sell, Wicker Furniture, honey coloured, sofa, love seat, rocker, large chair, 2 coffee tables, fern stand, cushions included, asking $950. (905)668-7122 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS Best Price, Best Quality. All Shapes & Colours. Call 1-866-585-0056 www.thecoverguy.ca HOT TUB COVERS & Pool Safe- ty Covers - best quality, best pric- es, all colours, all sizes. Delivery included. PAUL'S HOME AND LEISURE 905-259-4514 or 866- 972-6837 www.homeandlei- sure.ca HOT TUB/SPA 2006 model, all options, cover, never used, still in wrapper, cost $8,900, sell $5,000. 647-271-5483 HOT TUB/SPA 6 person, 8 ft. 2X5 HP horsepower motor. 50 jets. Balboa pp ozonator, 2005 model. $12000 retail, asking $5900. 905-428-6976. KING BED, 4 Poster, dark wood (New) $1000. King Mattress & Boxspring, $600 OBO. BBQ, stainless steel, large, $400 OBO. Tr eadmill $850, OBO. (905)576- 0023 (Oshawa) LARGE CAMPER slide in style for p.u. truck. $300. 905-576- 7383. MOVING SALE - bbq grill stain- less-steel $150; air hockey table $150; family-size rotisserie grill $100; patio table, 6 chairs $50; Sony 36" hi-definition XBR TV, Sony home theatre; Much more. (905)683-3171 MOVING SALE -household con- tents, diningroom, familyroom, liv- ingroom furniture, Indian carpets, garage sale items..good bar- gains.(905)686-0645 PIANO TECHNICIAN available for tuning, repairs & pre-purchase consultation. Used upright or grand acoustic pianos for sale. Moving, rentals available. Call 905-427-7631 or visit: www.barbhall.com MOVING SALE! 2005 Kenmore white, 14.4 cubit foot refrigerator, self-defrost, top freezer and 24" flattop stove, self-clean oven, both like new. Pair price $750. White jug and basin for wash stand, $25.00. 8 place setting, Royal Doulton dinnerware (Kath- leen Romance collection) $385. Va rious collector plates $25.00 each. Call after 6pm, 905-619- 8847. NEW DANBY APT sized freezers $209. New Danby bar fridges, $119/up. Also, variety of new ap- pliances, scratch and dent. Full manufacturers warranty. Recon- ditioned fridges $195/up, ranges $125/up, dryers $125/up, wash- ers $199/up, new and coin oper- ated washers and dryers at low prices. New Danby Frost-Free Apt. size fridges $399., new 24" and 30" ranges with clock and window @$399 Reconditioned 24" ranges and 24" frost free fridges now available. Wide se- lection of other new and recondi- tioned appliances. Call us today, Stephenson's Appliances, Sales, Service, Parts. 154 Bruce St. Oshawa.(905)576-7448 PIANOS - AND - CLOCKS Check out our Home Show Spe- cials! (Call for details). Our best prices this week! Not sure if your kids will stick with lessons..try our unique rent-to-own system. 100% of all rental payments apply! Large selection of upright and electronic pianos and Howard Miller clocks. Yamaha, Kawai, Heintzmann etc. Call TELEP PIANO 905-433-1491. www.Telep.ca WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! PLAYSTATION2 MOD CHIPS XBOX MOD CHIPS installed from $125. Several chips available for each console. We buy used/work- ing consoles. For all the details: www.durhammods.com North End Oshawa.905-626-0542 POOL TABLE by Dufferin, 4x8 ft. oak legs, leather pockets and ac- cessories. $1200 obo.; 2pc. china cabinet with glass shelves and light $450 obo. Both mint condi- tion.905-926-0385. POOL TABLE, 1" slate. Solid wood. New in box, accessory package included. Cost $6750 sell for $2300. 905-213-4669. POOL TABLE, solid oak 4.5' x 9' with turned legs, 1" slate, leather pockets, oak cue rack/chalk- board, balls, cues, light, TOP QUALITY, $2500. Call Al 905- 999-1741. PROM or BRIDESMAID Dresses Size 12, Beautiful 2-pc soft lilac colour w/full length skirt, top w/thin straps; Stunning strapless, full length skirt, coral colour. Both worn once.Call 905-434-5264 RENT TO OWN - New and re- conditioned appliances, new TV's, Stereos, Computers, DVD Players, Furniture, Bedding, Patio Furniture, Barbecues & More! Fast delivery. No credit applica- tion refused. Paddy's Market, 905-263-8369 or 1-800-798- 5502. SATELLITE TV- NO MONTHLY BILLS: Pay Per View+ Movies, Sports, Adult + More!. We also of- fer Installation + repair. 8 models on display from $199 and up. U- Neek Electronics, 226 Bloor Street E. Oshawa. (web:) www.uneekelectronics.com: Visit our store today! (905) 435-0202 SKLAR PEPPLAR SOFA & LOVESEAT, green with brown leather accenst for sale $450; Electric bed, single $250; 905- 985-6843. STORAGE Containers,strong secure. 45' Trailer $3000, 22' Box $2500, have over 40. Will deliver for additional cost. See pictures at www.envirosponsible.com 905- 655-9976 TA RPS - Woven Poly Tarps, all sizes from 8'x10' to 30'x50'. Price $7. - $90. (tax incl.). Call Bow- manville 905-623-5258. THE POWER OF Q BILLIARD LOUNGE contents sale! Used pool tables, bar equipment, big screen TV, bar stools etc. Bids accepted at bar. 905-839-2225. WATER SKIS - O.M.C. Nitro Pro set includes ski rope. $150.00. One Roll up Tonneau cover, fits Chevy & GMC full size step side, short box $150.00. Call 905-435- 9952. VENDORS WANTED for Newcastle 3rd Annual Downtown Lemonade & Sidewalk Sale being held Sat. June 10th, 9-3 p.m. Reserve now by calling 905-987- 3411. Sponsored by Newcastle B.I.A. ORIGINAL ONE HORSE cutter sleigh, colour red, rare 1921. Made by McLaughlin Carriage Works. Excellent condition. $6,500. Call (819)429-6565 for photos: bdesmaisons@hot- mail.com 2 ROTWEILLER PUPPIES,male and female, mother on site 5 weeks. Ready to go. $500 each. 647-892-8600 FREE to good home: Adorable fluffy kittens, 8 weeks old. Call (905)831-1905 GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUP- PIES,2 females, 3 males. CKC registered. Two year health guar- antee. Micro-chipped, dewormed, 1st shots. Champion blood lines. Asking $850.Call 905-404-9453 LAB PUPPIES, PUREBRED Black, Champion Blood Lines (Rahontsi's Cruise Control). First shots, dewormed, health guar- antee, registered $450 each. (905)718-0049, Bowmanville, www.howmanypuppies.com LABRADOR PUPPIES,yellow & black, CKC registered, micro chipped, first shots, dewormed, home raised. Well socialized. Parents on site. Call 905-431- 9188. POODLE MIXES - (non shed- ding), Shih-Poo, Lhasa-Poo and Shih-Bi. Vet checked and first shots. $750. Ask for Bobbie-Jo (705) 932-5037. SHI-POM PUPPIES.4 females, 1 male. First shots & dewormed. Ve t checked. Non-shedding, non- allergenic. Ready to go May 13. $600. (905)985-0731. SHIH TZU,14 month old male, all shots, $350.Call (416)388-3086 YOU COULD HAVE your dog under control and listening in 2 short weeks. TSURO DOG TRAINING. www.tsurodogtraining.com 905- 797-2855. 1988 MAZDA RX7, 5 speed, con- vertible, Southern car, asking $4,500. Also, 409 motor, fresh re-build, never fired, $4,500. 1989 Mazda RX7, Southern car convertible, black on black leath- er, turbo, needs motor rebuilt, $4,500. 905-377-1937. 1990 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER. 228,000Km. Good condition. Certified, E-Tested. $2000. (905)837-2949 1992 DODGE GRAND CARA- VA N, 190,000km, asking $1900 obo. Fully loaded, E-tested. Also 1992 Ford Taurus, 170,000km, asking $1800 obo. as is. Call 905-922-7015. 1992 OLDS CUTLASS Supreme 4-dr. 3.1 auto, tilt, cruise, power windows, power seat, power side mirrors, 185,000kms. clean, passed e-test. Asking $999. (905)435-1091 1993 FORD ESCORT LX, 2-door, hatchback, 4-cyl, auto, a/c, 168,500km, new battery and exhaust. Asking $1299. (905)430- 1215 1993 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS Supreme, 4-dr, 3.1L, new motor, 150K, new exhaust, ignition, wires & rotor. As is $750. Call (416)628-1362 1994 DODGE GRAND Caravan, fully loaded to include captain's chairs, V6, tinted. Excellent con- dition, 1 owner, with low kms, e- tested. Asking $6,995. Call (905)428-1715 1995 HONDA ACCORD $5,490. 1995 Toyota Camry 137k $5,490. 2000 Grand Am $5,490. 2000 Grand Prix 143k $6,490. 1997 Dodge Dakota Sport 4x4 $5,990. Certified & e-tested. Long weekend Special No GST! (905)683-7301 or (905)424-9002 www.kellyandsonsauto.com 1995 OLDS CUTLASS Station Wagon, 131,000 original kms. New brakes & tires, excellent condition, very clean. $3500 safe- ty checked. Call (905)728-7142 1997 FORD AEROSTAR $1495, 1994 Pontiac Grand Am good shape 130,000km $3495. 1995 Dodge Neon 150,000-km $2995. All vehicles safetied & emission tested. Warranty available. 905- 925-2205, (905)987-2205 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, May 19, 2006, PAGE 39 A/Pwww.durhamregion.com 1999 PONTIAC SUNFIRE, Red, 2 door, 5spd standard, 4cyl, 2.2L. Good condition. Asking $3350. (905)706-9965 NEED A CAR? LET US GIVE YOU THE CHANCE YOU DESERVE! APPLY ONLINE WWW.VILLAGE CHRYSLER.CA OR CALL 905-683-5358 OR 906-767-0951 ASK FOR BRIDGET WE GET YOU DRIVING! 2000 HYUNDAI TIBURON,5 speed manual, blue, fully loaded, sunroof, new parts and tires. Mp3/cd, leather interior. $6,500. certified.(905)259-0796. 2000 PURPLE NEON- Auto, 4 dr, Air, CD changer $4,500 Call (905) 426-0675 2001 GREY DODGE CARAVAN – Power Pkg, Air, Remote Starter $11,000 Call (905) 426-0675 2002 CHEVROLET CAVALIER 2 door coupe. 5 speed. 110000 km. Power locks. Keyless entry. Spoiler. Alloy rims. A/C. CD player. $6700 o.b.o. Certified. E-tested. 905-426-8704. 2002 MAZDA MIATA MX5, 96,000 kms., 1 owner. Never win- ter driven - stored.$15,900.00 Call 705-277-9453. 2004 JETTA 1.9L Diesel. 5-speed manual, 4-door, blue, A/C, power windows/locks, heat- ed seats/mirrors. 62,000-km. Full factory warranty $21,000 firm. 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Junk Removal/Disposal ●Light Hauling ●Odd Jobs ●General Deliveries Reasonable Rates Call Hans anytime (905) 706-6776 Avail. 7 days a week SPRING CLEANUP Lawn Cutting Garbage Removal, Brick Work, Concrete Repairs, Painting, Eavestrough Cleaning hedge trimming/tree pruning 905-431-7762 905-655-5085 STUDENT ODD JOBS *Window cleaning *Weekly pool cleaning *Pool Openings (905) 767-0311 TMS PAINTING & DECOR Interior & Exterior European Workmanship Fast, clean, reliable service (905)428-0081 CROSS MOVERS Dependable & Reliable Good Rates 24-hour Service Licenced/Insured (416)423-0239 (905)683-5342 DOAEC MOVING/DELIVERY ✓ fully insured and bonded ✓ honest and reliable ✓reasonable rates (905) 426-4456 (416) 704-0267 ELITE MOVING $40/hr., 2-movers+Truck, Excellent Service, Short notice. Insured. Reliable, Experienced, Punctual. 416-560-2723 905-841-4723 www.elitemoving.net BUSY BEE HOUSECLEANING Service. Commercial, Residential, Final Cleans For Builders, Do- mestic. 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A/P PAGE 40 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, May 19, 2006 www.durhamregion.com Place your ad at 905-683-0707 PICKER I N G PHONE BOOK 2006 Pickering Business & Community Phone Book Pickering Business & Community Phone Book Deadlines for Updates & Advertising... Friday, June 2, 2006 Please Call Directory Sales 905-579-4400 This Week ELAINE (DE VERE) MINACS Elaine Minacs passed away in her 61st year on May 17, 2006, at home surrounded by her family. She died peacefully after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Elaine was the founder and executive chair of the board of Minacs Worldwide Inc., headquartered in Toronto. She is survived by her husband Julius Minacs, daughter Andrea Minacs, brother John DeVere and his wife Janis, sister Yvonne Agueci and her husband Frank, sister Michelle Allen and her husband Chris, stepsister Mandy DeVere, Aunt Maureen Warner (of Northolt, Middlesex) and numerous nieces and nephews. Elaine Minacs was born on March 8, 1945, in South Harrow, England. (She became a Canadian citizen years later.) She was the oldest child of John DeVere and his wife Margaret Fleming. From the age of 18, Elaine lived with family friends in Oshawa and worked at General Motors until her marriage to Julius Minacs in 1965. On March 12, 1973, Elaine and Julius welcomed daughter Andrea Elaine to the family. In September 1981, after Andrea started school, Elaine founded her own company, which was housed in the original Minacs home at 65 Albert Street in Oshawa. Originally a temporary staffing company, Minacs Worldwide, has enjoyed 25 years of continuous growth and now employs approximately 5,000 people, with offices in 20 locations in Canada, the United States, and Europe. Elaine transformed her company into an internationally-recognized organization that provides high-value BPO solutions centered on three core areas of service: contact centres, integrated market services, and back office administration. In 1999, she took the company from a privately-held corporation reporting revenues of $35.9 million in 1998, to a publicly-traded company (TSX: MXW) with reported revenues of $290.5 million in 2005. Over the years, Elaine's entrepreneurial skills have been nationally recognized at both the corporate and personal levels. Minacs has received numerous awards for its industry leadership and business success. Among these are: General Motors 2002 Supplier of the Year; YWCA of Greater Toronto 2002 Woman of Distinction for Entrepreneurship; Ernst and Young 2001 Entrepreneur of the Year; Canadian Professional Sales Association Hall of Fame 2001 Diamond Award for commitment, community involvement and generous charitable contributions; and 1993 Canadian Woman Entrepreneur of the Year for Quality. A strong supporter of children's charities, she was a past member of the Board of Directors of Kids' Help Phone. She has also been the recipient of a number of business excellence awards from the Oshawa Chamber of Commerce and the Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade. Elaine was best known for her unfaltering spirit and entrepreneurial drive. She identified new markets where the company could grow and succeed. She faced challenges head-on and welcomed new opportunities to take Minacs into uncharted territory. Arrangements for a services are pending. For further details, please contact the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa 905-433-4711. The family has requested that any donations made in Elaine's memory be made to her favorite charities: In Canada, Cottage Dreams (www.cottagedreams.org), or the Colorectal Cancer Association of Canada (www.ccac-accc.ca) In the U.S., the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust (www.sheldrickwildlife- trust.org) or the Mayo Clinic (mayoclinic.org). HARGREAVES, DONALD - August 31st, 1933 - May 17th, 2006. After a long and courageous battle with prostate/bone cancer. Don peacefully passed away at the Lakeridge Health Centre, Oshawa site. Don was the dearly loved husband of Patricia (Pat) and the much loved father of Gary and Bruce. He will be sadly missed by his niece Sherry Lyn of Illinois, his aunts Margaret (Cliff) of Illinois, and Emily of the U.K., and his uncle Clifford Hargreaves of the U.K. Greatful thanks to Dr. Edward Lee. Don was a proud member of the United Association of Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 46 for 49 years. He will be sadly missed by family and friends. Friends may call at the Accettone Funeral Home,384 Finley Ave., Ajax (905)428-9090 on Tuesday, May 23rd, 2006 from 12 noon until the time of service in the chapel at 2 p.m. Interment to follow at Pine Ridge Memorial Gardens. THE NEWS ADVERTISER, May 19, 2006 PAGE 41 A/Pdurhamregion.com A.J. 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Main Designer Items: Micro-suede Theatre Seating for your personal viewing pleasure, Great selection of Leather and Micro Suede Sofa Sets in a variety of colours & designs. Selection of Estate, Antique & Furniture Pieces including Drop Leaf Table, an exquisite heavily carved Loveseat with 2 matching Side Chairs, Dining Room Table & Chair sets, Dressers, Sideboards and Accent Tables. Dining Sets to fit your lifestyle, Popular Style Maple top Table with Black legs & 6 Black Arrow back Chairs, Queen Bedroom Suites which include Bed, Ladies Chest & Mirror, Mans Chest and 2 Night tables in Country Pine, Mission Oak, Leather with Studs and others Accent them with: Mahogany Carved Furniture including Fireside Chairs, Hall Stands, Barley Twist Plant Stand, Carved China Cabinet, Chippendale Escritoire, Palace King Chair, Mirrors, Grandfather Clocks, Carved Coffee, End & Sofa Tables, Bombay Chests, Canadian Made Pillow Top Mattresses, 20 or 30 year guarantee available in Double, Queen & King sizes For that finishing touch: Royal Doulton figurines, Swarovski Crystal, Prints by Robert Bateman, including the Dozing Lynx, The Chief & others, new Signature Open Edition Walter Campbells, the Group of Seven, plus a wide selection of other fine artworks. Youth Challenge 2006: Kahn Auction Centre is pleased to offer a Mahogany Duncan Phyfe Coffee Table, a Maple Sideboard, an Oak Bookshelf, a Victorian Hall Table & a Round Maple Ta ble refinished by 5 participants under the direction of Sandra Dees with the help & donations of local businesses. Proceeds to go to Charity. For more info please see www.sandradees.com TOO MANY ITEMS TO LIST…… A GREAT SELECTION FOR A GREAT SALE TERMS: Visa, MC, Amex, Debit Card, Cash. No registration fee - 10% buyers premium. Delivery available. Auctioneers: Peter Raithby & Anthony Wagler (905) 683-0041 HUGE GARAGE SALE, MULTI-FAMILY 1484 Alyssum Street, Pickering Sandy Beach & Bayly (by Kinsmen Park) Sat, May 20 Rain Date: Sun, May 21 8:00 am-3:00 pm FIRST 2 MONTHS FREE!!2004 VW Jetta, silver, gas turbo, load- ed, T-bar, take over 2 yr. lease payment. Call 905-985-0025 or 416-451-2505 $$$$$ JOHNNY JUNKER Tops all cash for good cars and trucks or free removal for scrap cars and trucks. Speedy service. 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Option to purchase at lease end for $13,124/$9,047/$9,782. $0 security deposit on all models. 20,000 km allowance per year applies. Additional charge of $0.10/km. Lease offers include Delivery and Destination ($1,545) and lease acquisition fee ($350). Lease offers exclude applicable license fees, insurance, registration, PPSA ($50) and taxes. Delivery and Destination charge includes freight, P.D.E., dealer admin fees and a full tank of gas. †Purchase Financing available O.A.C. from Hyundai Financial Services on all 2007 Entourage/2006 Tucson GL I-4 FWD/2006 Santa Fe GL I-4 FWD models of 0.9%/0%/0% for up to 36/48/60 month terms. Financing example: $15,000 at 0.9%/0%/0% per annum equals $422.47/$312.50/$250.00 per month for 36/48/60 months. C.O.B. is $209.04/$0.00/$0.00 for a total obligation of $15,209.04/$15,000.00/$15,000.00. All offers expire May 31, 2006 and may not be combined with any other offer. See dealer for details. Dealers are free to set individual prices. ‡Fuel consumption for 2007 Entourage automatic transmission (32 mpg, 8.8L/100km Highway)/2006 Tucson GL 2.0L manual transmission (36 mpg, 7.9L/100km Highway)/Santa Fe GL 2.4L manual transmission (35 mpg, 8.1L/100km Highway) and are based on EnerGuide fuel consumption ratings published by Natural Resources Canada. Actual fuel consumption may vary. ◊Model tested with optional/standard side-impact air bags (SABs). Government star ratings are part of the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) New Car Assessment Program (www.safercar.gov). The 5-star safety rating applies to the 2006 Tucson GLS only. ∆ Some conditions may apply to the Graduate Rebate Program. See Dealer for Details. ††Hyundai’s Comprehensive Limited Warranty coverage covers most vehicle components against defects in workmanship under normal use and maintenance conditions.ΨHyundai Auto Canada will provide a discount equivalent to a 1% reduction in GST on the negotiated price on cash/finance purchases. This discount given to cash /finance customers on the total transaction price results in a higher lease APR than advertised. Leasing customers will receive a discount equivalent to a 1% reduction in GST for any payments, including prorated amounts, paid by the customer, prior to July 1st, 2006. Payments paid by lease customers after July 1st, 2006 will be taxed at the new 6% GST rate. This is a retail program which offers a discount to customers, thus customers will still pay the 7% GST on the discounted transaction price on deals closing before July 1, 2006.Hyundai is proud to be an offi cial partner of the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany hyundaicanada.com MSRP: $29,995** for GL • GLS shown 32 MPG Hwy: 8.8 L/100km‡ ALL HYUNDAI VEHICLES INCLUDE COMPLIMENTARY FLOOR MATS AND A FULL TANK OF GAS. †† 2007Entourage ALL-NEW APR purchase financing† up to 36 months 0.9 % purchase financing† up to 48 months Lease from 2.0L, DOHC, CVVT engine • Anti-lock braking (ABS) with Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and Traction Control System (TCS) • AM/FM/CD/MP3 6-speaker stereo • Floor mats • Full tank of gas • Power door locks and windows 36 MPG Hwy: 7.9 L/100km‡ 2006Tucson GL FWD w/Air $245* @ 4.6% per mo./60 mos. $3,825 Down Payment $0 Security Deposit. Delivery and Destination incl. APR0% APR purchase financing† up to 60 months 0% APR 3.8L, V6, 242 HP engine • Anti-lock braking (ABS) • 6 standard airbags (dual front, side and side curtain) • Hyundai Hideaway™ third-row seating • 4-wheel disc brakes • Air conditioning • Keyless entry with alarm • Power door locks, windows and heated mirrors • Floor mats • Full tank of gas • IIHS gold “Top Safety Pick” award winner $299* @ 6.3 % per mo./60 mos. $6,890 Down Payment $0 Security Deposit. Delivery and Destination incl. Lease from APR 2.4L, DOHC engine • Dual front airbags • 4-wheel disc brakes • 16" aluminum wheels • AM/FM/CD/MP3 6-speaker stereo • Floor mats • Full tank of gas • Power door locks and windows 35 MPG Hwy: 8.1 L/100km‡ 2006Santa Fe GL FWD w/Air per mo./60 mos. $3,825 Down Payment $0 Security Deposit. Delivery and Destination incl. Lease from $235* @ 3.8% APR Save 1% off the GST today before the offi cial tax cut on July 1st. Tax relief just came early.Ψ 401-Westney Hyundai 170 We stney Rd. S. 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