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Ve r dict frees man after nine months in custody By Jeff Mitchell Staff Writer DURHAM — A Pickering man walked out of court a free man Wednesday night after a jury acquit- ted him of attempted murder and weapons charges. Sean Grant, 25, wept when jurors delivered their verdict shortly after 8 p.m. His lawyer, Sean Robichaud, drove Mr. Grant home to see his two young children after he was re- leased. “Sean’s very happy,” Mr. Robi- chaud said. “He spent nine months in custody. He had no criminal re- cord and he still doesn’t.” Mr. Grant waited about seven hours for the verdict after the jury re- tired in the early afternoon Wednes- day. The verdict came two weeks to the day after jurors started hearing evidence in the case. Although Mr. Grant admitted he stabbed Greg Baker three times on the night of June 11, 2005, he in- sisted he was fighting in self-defence after the larger man attacked him. The confrontation occurred outside the home of Mr. Baker’s parents on Rosefield Road in Pickering, when Mr. Grant showed up looking to get a refund for marijuana he said he bought from Mr. Baker’s sister, An- drea. Mr. Baker, now 29, nearly died from injuries inflicted during the fight with Mr. Grant. A major artery ‘ Long overdue’ hospital project should start next year By Danielle Milley Staff Writer DURHAM — Dr. Tom Stavro is so excited about Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering’s new emergency depart- ment he has goosebumps. The chief of emergency services at the Rouge Valley Health System took David Caplan, Ontario’s minis- ter of public infrastructure renewal, on a tour of the cramped emer- gency room that was built for 20,000 visits a year, but now sees 47,000 because of the rapid growth in Ajax, Pickering and Whitby. Mr. Caplan was there yesterday to bring the official announcement that the Province has approved the hospital’s redevelopment project. Dr. Stavro and the emergency de- partment staff will have their new emergency department, which will be built for 60,000 visits annually, in a few years. “This is so exciting; I’ve got goose- bumps thinking about it now,” Dr. Stavro told Mr. Caplan. “The com- munity needs this. It is long over- due.” With the community’s share of the funding ready and waiting and the ink dry on the drawings, every- one was waiting for the final piece of the puzzle -- the green light from the Province. Pickering-Ajax-Uxbridge MPP Wayne Arthurs made it official to a packed room of hospital staff, vol- unteers, donors, as well as local pol- iticians, yesterday morning. Con- struction is to begin in the 2007-08 fiscal year. “For some that may seem a long way away yet, but it’s not,” he said. He hopes there is a shovel in the ground by summer 2007. Mr. Caplan said he could feel the energy of the room and was well aware of what this project means to the community. 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He shared his concern about the potential danger to children of carrying very realistic looking replica guns. Following that presentation, Coun. Ashe expressed his strong objections to the idea, saying it was “government run amok.” He continued sharing his concerns Monday evening. “We’re talking about banning toys in the City of Pickering,” he said. Coun. Ashe went on to point out several areas of the bylaw that are already covered with criminal legislation, such as using a replica firearm to harm or instil fear. He was not alone in his opposition. Ward 2 Regional Councillor Bill McLean, a retired Toronto police officer, also didn’t support it. “What we are doing is reinventing the wheel,” he said. “There’s plenty of laws in place to deal with replica handguns.” Wa rd 2 City Councillor Doug Dickerson said he was in favour after Const. Petzold’s presentation, but after speaking with resi- dents, changed his mind. “O ne thing that keeps ringing into my mind are those residents who said ‘don’t you guys have anything better to deal with’,” he said. Ward 3 Regional Councillor Rick John- son was away on municipal business and missed Const. Petzold’s presentation, al- though he did see it at regional council. “The problem isn’t with replica guns, the problem is with penalties if you’re found with a gun,” he said. “I appreciate the handguns they showed us at regional council are exact replicas, but the problem is with federal and provincial laws.” Ward 3 City Councillor David Pickles tried to have the bylaw deferred until the April 4 council meeting so councillors could have more time to hear from resi- dents. As well, that would be after the po- lice liaison committee’s next meeting. His deferral motion lost and he voted in favour of the bylaw. Ward 1 Regional Councillor Maurice Brenner was the other ‘yes’ vote. Coun. Brenner thought councillors were missing part of the intent of the bylaw, that of protecting children. “When you have young children who use these toy guns... The optics and per- ception of that child with the replica puts that child at risk,” he said. “It’s a split sec- ond decision if (a police officer) believes a crime is being committed.” Councillors did talk about the need to educate young people about the potential consequences of carrying a replica firearm in a public place. Pizza Fun!• 11am Learn how to create your own pizza. Crafts for Kids • 1pm - 3pm Kids Flicks Watch cool movies at Centre Court! Showtimes: 11am, 12:30pm &2pm Pizza Fun! • 11am Learn how to create your own pizza. Cookie Decorating •1pm - 3pm Decorate your own cookie...YUM! Mad Science • 11am Up, Up &Away Interactive Show! 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The trial was highlighted by sometimes testy exchanges be- tween Mr. Robichaud and the two primary Crown witnesses. Both Andrea and Greg Baker bristled when Mr. Robichaud suggested they had lured Mr. Grant to the townhouse the night of the fight to intimidate or attack him to make him leave Ms. Baker alone. Mr. Grant took the stand in his own defence, telling the jurors he was ambushed and beaten after Ms. Baker invited him to the house. He said he was only look- ing to get his money back after being ripped off in a dope deal arranged by Ms. Baker. Jurors heard Ms. Baker in- troduced Mr. Grant to a friend of hers who sold him a quarter pound of pot. But Mr. Grant was immediately dissatisfied with the quantity and quality of the mari- juana. He contacted Ms. Baker several times in an attempt to get a refund, and twice went to Ms. Baker’s parents’ home on Rose- field. Andrea Baker told her brother Greg about Mr. Grant hassling her, jurors heard. Mr. Baker admitted he twice called Mr. Grant, angrily vowing the second time to kill him and burn down his barber shop. But he insisted on the stand he was hoping to peacefully settle the dispute between Mr. Grant and Ms. Baker. Ultimately, the jury seems to have accepted Mr. Grant’s claim of self-defence. “I think the deciding factor was the jury’s application of reason- able doubt,” Mr. Robichaud said. The defence lawyer praised the jury’s decision. “It shows the importance of ju- ries,” he said, noting the acquittal resulted in Mr. Grant’s emerging from custody for the first time since he surrendered to police last June. He was twice denied bail during that time of incar- ceration. “It also shows how important our bail system is,” Mr. Robi- chaud said. “We have to give the benefit of the doubt and realize the bail system is premised on the pre- sumption of innocence.” CORRECTION NOTICE We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused our valued customers and thank you for your patience. BFG 6600 GT Overclocked 128MB AGP/PCI Graphics Card 10058987” On pg. 6 of our March 3 flyer, this product is advertised with the wrong image of the BFG 7800 GT PCI- Express graphics card. A CAR & A CRUISE FORFOR WIN HEALTH SYSTEM FOUNDATION FINAL DRAWFINAL DRAW March 31, 2006March 31, 2006 FINAL DRAW March 31, 2006 ONLY 20 DAYS LEFT! CALL THE 24/7 LOTTERY HOTLINE 1.866.878.6580 Some restrictions may apply. Complete rules & regulations can be found at the Foundation Office or online at www.rougevalley.ca. Lottery License No. P052092. 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At Durham College, stu- dents in the two-year pri- mary care paramedic course need to complete 500 hours in an ambulance, in addition to writing the provincial Ad- vanced Emergency Medical Care Assistant exam. “It’s an intense course, we work really hard,” said sec- ond-year student Mark Ar- rand. “And now we have to worry about not graduating or not getting hired.” Mr. Arrand, 21, said miss- ing class is a pain, but not nearly as frustrating as miss- ing the 25 or so hours a week that he spends in an ambulance gaining work experience. Insurance and safety regulations dictate that without a teacher to contact, students can’t head out on placement. He added that most stu- dents in the paramedic pro- gram are hired quickly after graduation, but that could change. “The services aren’t going to change their recruitment schedules for us,” Mr. Arrand said. “The exam schedules aren’t going to change for us either and we need to have the hours done to write them.” All he and his classmates can do now is cross their fin- gers and hope the strike is resolved quickly. While all Durham College students are missing classes, some are able to continue with co-op and field placements while the strike is on -- even picking up extra hours in their new- found free time. Gary Connell, a third-year accounting student, says his class requires 20 days at a placement, which students complete one day a week. He normally heads to the ac- counting office at Nokia in Ajax, but this week his place- ment employer offered him extra hours. “It’s actually kind of a bonus for me,” he said. “But in some other courses they do all the placement hours in the last month of the semes- ter and if they can’t go people are going to be really mad.” Student Association presi- dent Thomas Coughlan stressed that all students at the college are affected re- gardless of placement obli- gations and said even those at UOIT where classes are in session, feel the impact. Ap- proximately 5,800 full-time Durham College students and 4,000 continuing educa- tion students are being af- fected by the strike, while UOIT and University of Trent at Oshawa classes are con- tinuing. 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The person would then proceed to the front of the courtroom, and while on his way up there, all of his personal information would be read out so that everyone in the courtroom could hear it including the accused. I found it discouraging that anyone in that courtroom would have this information. In this case the person accused in court had committed an act of killing a per- son while robbing a jewelry store in Ontario. There were four people involved -- they or their friends could easily track you down. The system is flawed. It is dangerous for the jury. 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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 Residents are the ones who suffer, pay P ickering would like the upper lev- els of government to show it the money. Treasurer Gil Paterson released a bleak budget preview at a recent man- agement forum meeting -- a preview that included a whopping potential tax increase next year of 15.85 per cent. The possible solutions pitched by City staff sounded similar to those that come out of Toronto budget talks, not suburban municipality budget discus- sions. Normally, it’s Ontario’s capital suggesting selling off assets or asking the federal and provincial governments for cash. But those words were coming out of Mr. Paterson’s mouth. And Pickering appears to have a good case for any request it might make to those wealthier governments. Staff said there are a combination of factors that have brought Pickering to this place of very limited financial flex- ibility: provincial downloading and low assessment growth (and possibly those half-dozen years in the 1990s where there were no tax increases, although most of Ontario municipalities had those). It’s easy to figure out where the blame lies on the provincial downloading front, but Pickering councillors and staff con- tend the city wouldn’t be in its unique low growth situation had it not been for the decisions of the provincial and federal governments 34 years ago. Pickering has had little room to grow in the last few years as it reached its urban boundary because nearly half of its land is controlled by those other levels of government. The expropriation of thousands of acres for an airport and thousands more to build a city -- neither of which has happened yet -- means while its neighbours are enjoying the eastern building boom with four or five per cent assessment growth, Pickering had just 0.5 per cent in 2005. This means those other municipali- ties have four per cent more money in their budgets to work with before even factoring in a tax increase. And, granted costs do increase because of growth, but that extra money has to be nice. Everyone is used to governments cry- ing poor when it comes to tax time, but in Pickering’s case the tears seem genu- ine. It’s not councillors or staff suffering in this situation, but rather the taxpayers who see their tax rate -- which is re- gressive, unlike other forms of taxation -- continue to rise and rise. The tide does seem to be turning with the talk of a new deal for cities and the announcements of funding partner- ships in recent years, but the people of Pickering could do with a little gift in the meantime. Danielle Milley’s column ap- pears every third Friday. E-mail dmilley@durhamregion.com. Budgets get tough for Pickering Danielle Milley staff writer Finally, desperately needed relief Hospital expansion long overdue R ing the church bells and launch the fireworks. Ajax, Pickering and Whitby residents are in a celebra- tory mood after learning yesterday that the long-awaited $59.1 million expansion and redevelopment project at the Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital has been given the green light. However, for most Ajax and Pickering residents, who contrib- uted more than $20 million to the campaign, this is as far be- yond good news as a gold medal for Canada in Olympic men’s hockey would have been at the recent games in Italy. Heck, it’s fantastic. No issue has been of more concern to local residents than the uncertainty surrounding the hospital. If the barrage of support letters we’ve received on the issue doesn’t indicate that, look no further than the December public meeting held at the Ajax Community Centre by the Friends of the Ajax and Pickering Hospital. It was called when the hospital was poised to transfer obstetrics and pediatric services from Ajax, but the decision was reversed and the rally of 1,000 people once again showed the community’s commitment and passion for our hospital. It’s been proven again and again: when a lot of people are for or against something, governments and corporations listen. And here in Ajax, Pickering and Whitby, residents built the hos- pital and have continued to be astute stewards of its operations and growth ever since. With the population in the three com- munities rapidly blowing by the 300,000 mark, it wasn’t just an argument that the project should go ahead; it was self-evident. Ajax, Pickering and Whitby have long outgrown their hospi- tal, and it’s clearly time to catch up. When you have to continu- ally shuttle patients from bed to bed and department to depart- ment due to space constraints, something is clearly wrong. The expansion will go a long way toward bringing the hospital into the 21st century. It will also send a message of stability to the community and will aid the administration as it works to attract top personnel and deliver services. However, it seems like much more than a coincidence that the project was approved soon after a provincial byelection was called for the Whitby-Ajax Riding, a race the Liberals would like desperately to win. A decision of such importance to residents shouldn’t have become an election goodie, a reason for backing a Liberal candidate. Regardless, the news is long overdue and ensures our com- munity hospital can finally meet our growing needs. Hospital project gets green light By Danielle Milley Staff Writer DURHAM — The day so many have been waiting for arrived Thursday — the Prov- ince finally gave the go-ahead to the Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering redevelopment proj- ect. Pickering-Ajax-Uxbridge MPP Wayne Arthurs and Min- ister of Public Infrastructure Renewal David Caplan made the announcement to a room full of happy staff members, physicians, community mem- bers, and local politicians. Yvonne Bosch, co-chair- woman of the Friends of the Ajax-Pickering Hospital, was there for the announcement, along with several other mem- bers. “We are very happy about the things that happened today,” she said. The group has been fighting to see services at its hospital expanded to meet the future needs of the growing commu- nity and ensure it gets stronger. Getting the redevelopment project approved was one thing they were fighting for and, al- though it shows a commitment to the hospital from the Prov- ince and administration, they say there is still uncertainty. “We still feel we have to stay vigilant about the services in the hospital here,” she said. Dave Sinclair, chairman of the Rouge Valley Health Sys- tem’s board, hopes this calms some of the fear in the com- munity. “Hopefully it brings stability and takes away uncertainty,” he said. Ajax Mayor Steve Parish shares the same hope. “I hope it is not just the ex- pansion project itself, but is a symbol that there is a full com- mitment to the existence and growth of the Ajax-Pickering site,” he said. Pickering Mayor Dave Ryan said this is a good beginning to the rebuilding of the relation- ship between the community and the hospital. “When you lose trust it takes a while to regain, this is an im- portant and excellent first step,” he said. Both mayors were on hand to hear the good news. “We are very happy. We’ve been waiting a long time for the government to give the green light to the Ajax-Pickering hos- pital expansion,” Mayor Parish said. He’ll be even more pleased when the Town issues a build- ing permit, which he hopes happens early next year. “It’s good news for Ajax, good news for health care in west Durham,” he said. Mayor Ryan shared that sen- timent. “I’m pleased,” he said. “I would just like to acknowledge the hard work of the commu- nity at large, who have contrib- uted so much to this project.” Tracy Paterson, president of the Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade, was at the announce- ment with many members of the business community. “The business community is all united in wanting this for the community,” she said, adding all the questions at the board’s recent mayors’ breakfast were about health care. Ms. Pater- son works for the Rouge Valley Health System Foundation. Pickering just last month at an Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade breakfast where most ques- tions were about this project. He received a standing ovation after he spoke. In an interview after the an- nouncement, he said it has taken so long for the project to be approved because there are $9 billion worth of capital projects around the province waiting to be built. He said the Province took many factors into account, in- cluding the age of the building and the population growth, be- fore final approval was made. Growth was a big factor. “Why we wanted to give this project the green light is be- cause we didn’t just have to meet the needs of today, but the needs we foresee in the fu- ture in Ajax, Pickering and Dur- ham Region,” he said. No one would put a dollar figure on the project because it will be going out to private ten- der, but in the past the hospital’s figures put it at $59.1 million. Once the expansion is com- pleted, the hospital will have an expanded emergency room, di- agnostic imaging department, ambulatory care unit, complex continuing care unit, laborato- ry, and mental health services. Once a shovel’s in the ground, construction should take 36 to 48 months. The project is being funded through alternative financing and procurement, meaning the construction work will be financed and carried out by the private sector, but the com- pleted facility will be publicly owned. Mr. Caplan explained it was like a mortgage where the Prov- ince would pay back the private sector financier over a period of years, allowing for the transfer of risk. “Once we establish in con- tract with them what the bud- get is, they’ll deliver at that price and if it goes over, the private-sector consortium has to absorb those costs,” he said. Mr. Caplan also gave assur- ances there would be the op- erating dollars in place to fund the newly expanded facility. “What would be the point of making this kind of investment in this wonderful building if we didn’t use it to the capacity and ability to drive that care,” he said. Rouge Valley president and chief executive officer Hume Martin said getting the funding up for 905-area hospitals is key. With the move to Local Health Integrated Networks (LHINs), he believes they should be funded on a population basis and this would fix the inequi- ties. The next step for the rede- velopment is for the hospital to work with the Province as it prepares the contract docu- ments. APPLY TO BE A MEMBER OF THE DDUURRHHAAMM EENNVVIIRROONNMMEENNTTAALL AADDVVIISSOORRYY CCOOMMMMIITTTTEEEE The Region of Durham is seeking a representative from the community at large who is interested in joining the Durham Environmental Advisory Committee (DEAC). Since its inception in 2001, DEAC has provided advice to Regional Council on a number of initiatives including the Regional Official Plan Review and various Environmental Impact Studies and Environmental Assessment Studies. The Committee has also been involved in environmental outreach activities, such as the annual Environmental Achievement Awards Program. If you have an interest in protecting and enhancing the Region’s natural environment and wish to be considered for membership, please submit an expression of interest outlining your knowledge of environmental issues and how you feel you can contribute along with other relevant information. Please include your name, address, telephone number, and e-mail with your submission. Your expression of interest should be received no later than Monday, April 10, 2006 addressed to: A.L. Georgieff, Commissioner of Planning Regional Municipality of Durham Planning Department Box 623, 605 Rossland Road East Whitby, Ontario Phone: 905-668-7711 Fax: 905-666-6208 E-mail: deac@region.durham.on.ca A decision on the appointment will be made in May/June 2006. For more information please contact Lori Riviere at the address above or visit the Region’s web site at www.region.durham.on.ca. THE NEWS ADVERTISER, March 10, 2006 PAGE 7 A/Pdurhamregion.com Ron Pietroniro / News Advertiser photo Arden Eldridge, manager of emergency and ICU at the Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hos- pital, offers a tour of the emergency department to David Caplan, Ontario minister of infra- structure renewal, along with Dr. Tom Stavro, right, chief of emergency services. Joining the trio were, back from left, MPP Wayne Arthurs, Hume Martin, president and CEO of Rouge Valley, and hospital board chairman David Sinclair. The tour was followed by an announce- ment of the hospital’s expansion and redevelopment project, to begin in 2007. Community, politicians happy with redevelopment approval ✦ Expanded from page 1 E xpanded emergency, other units to come This artist’s rendering shows how the Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital will look following a $59-million redevelopment project. FREE Services and Financial Assistance for Job Search and Workplace Supports For more information call Rhonda at 905-404-8490 (Phone) 905-404-0468 (TTY) rhogg@durham.chs.ca W e c a n Help! L o o k i n g for a Job? THE CANADIAN HEARING SOCIETYThis project is funded by the Government of Canada. 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She said she has three young men at home and thinks the Accident Awareness displays could be very helpful in saving lives. Accident Awareness Inc.’s mission is to educate people on the realities of fatal collisions. The group provides free lectures at schools, mostly to senior students, that concentrate on speeding, reaction time, seat-belts and speed races, as well as impaired driving — a problem amongst all ages, said Mr. Annan. It also brings along a crashed car that was involved in a fatal- ity for emphasis. Canadian Parents for French update DURHAM — Canadian Parents for French provided public school board trustees with an update this week on its activities. A group created by parents interest- ed in French language skills, CPF Durham meets near the end of each month at the Durham District School Board head- quarters, said member Sherri Gauvreau, during the board’s March 6, standing committee meeting. “We have found French immersion is one of the most effective things we have for making children bilingual,” said Ms. Gauvreau. The group has organized French camps in Ajax and Pickering as well as a French movie night in Ajax cinemas. Dur- ing the information presentation, Oshawa Trustee Mike Barrett asked what CPF’s position is on students still requiring 10 French immersion credits in high school, even though the curriculum was short- ened to four years. A French immersion parent himself, Mr. Barrett has heard support and protest over the 10-credit requirement. “What we want to do is support you, but we don’t want to support you in the wrong way,” said Ajax Wards 1 and 2 Trustee Marilyn Crawford. Heather Stauble, vice-president of CPF Ontario, said the 10-credit system is supported because it provides the high- est outcome and proficiency in learning. “And we’d love to have more choices in any high school,” said Ms. Gauvreau. Durham District School Board in brief MARCH 10, 2006 Workshop has tips, suggestions for landlords Information offered on Tenant Act, tenants DURHAM — The John Howard So- ciety of Durham is offering a one-day workshop on the Tenant Protection Act, Ontario Rental Housing Tribunal and the rights and obligations of both landlord and tenant. The workshop is intended for prop- erty managers, superintendents and owners of rental properties. It is available on two different dates, May 2 and 30, and runs from 9:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Seating is limited. The purpose of this workshop is to help take the adversary approach out of being a landlord and help foster a good relationship between landlords and tenants. 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Staff with the Durham Region Health Department will be available to answer questions and concerns at the Beauty and Body Art display at Oshawa Centre on March 13 and 14, and Pickering To wn Centre on March 15 and 18. Displays will include safety informa- tion about procedures businesses are required to follow when consumers shop for tattoos, piercings, manicures, pedicures and other beauty-related services. “It’s important that consumers are aware and educated about the businesses they choose,” said Ross MacEachern, manager of Environmen- tal Health at Durham Region Health Department. “As a client, you should always be aware of the proper proce- dures, know what to look for and not be afraid to ask questions.” Public health agencies routinely per- form inspections of businesses that provide esthetic services in order to prevent the transmission of infections such as hepatitis B and C, and HIV, to clients and workers. 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Call Peter Kampe at 905-509-4643 1-800-804-3767 www.kampe.ca Proudly Serving Durham Region durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 10 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, March 10, 2006 FRIDAY MARCH 10 EUCHRE: The Rouge Hill Seniors hosts euchre every Friday at the Petticoat Creek Community Centre, 470 Kingston Rd. Games begin at 6:45 p.m. Begin- ners welcome. BREASTFEEDING PRO- GRAM: The Pickering Ontario Early Years Centre hosts the Mothering Breast- feeding and Early Infancy Parenting program for preg- nant women, new moms and experienced mothers. Topics covered include benefits of breastfeeding, teething, building a new life around the baby and intro- ducing foods complimentary to breastfeeding. It runs from 11:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. at 1822 Whites Rd., Unit 202. To register for the ses- sion, call Carla at 905-839- 3007 ext. 301. ADDICTION: The Serenity Group holds a 12-step re- covery meeting at 8 p.m. at the Bayfair Baptist Church, 817 Kingston Rd., Pickering. The group meets every Friday and deals with addic- tions of all kinds, including co-dependency. Child care program can be arranged with advance notice. Call 905-428-9431 (Jim, in the evenings). SATURDAY, MARCH 11 EUCHRE: Ajax Lioness Club holds a euchre party at 7 p.m. at the Lion’s Hall, 500 Clements Rd. W., Ajax. Cost is $10 at the door and it includes cash and door prizes, and lunch. Call 905-683-3323 (Germaine Pearce). DANCE: Pickering Recre- ation Complex, 1867 Valley Farm Rd. in Pickering. A monthly fund raising dance will take place every sec- ond Saturday. Cost is 14 dollars, which includes a Disc Jockey and cold buf- fet. Dress code is in effect. Door’s open at 7:30 p.m. for more information call 905- 420-0010. SUNDAY, MARCH 12 ALCOHOLICS ANONY- MOUS: Meetings are held every day of the week in Pickering and six days a week in Ajax. For locations and other information, call 905-728-1020. MONDAY, MARCH 13 CRIBBAGE: The Ajax Se- niors Friendship Club plays every Monday at 1 p.m. in the St. Andrew’s Community Centre, 46 Exeter Rd. Ajax. Beginners welcome, but they should come earlier. Call Audrey at 905-426- 6265. TUESDAY, MARCH 14 DISCUSSION GROUP: Ajax Seniors’ Friendship Club’s Tuesday Morning Discussion Group meets at 9:30 a.m. at the St. Andrew’s Community Centre, 46 Exeter Rd., Ajax. Author Mohan Goel is the guest, making a presenta- tion on his experiences and his book ‘The Blue Ribbon Te acher Story’. The group meets every Tuesday and everyone is welcome. Call 905-428-8711 (Shirley), 905- 683-7799 (Louise). PARENT SUPPORT: A par- ent support group meets locally every Tuesday at 7:15 p.m. for parents of kids involved in drugs, alcohol, running away, dropping out of school, crimes and par- ent abuse. Visit www.apsgo. ca or call 1-800-488-5666 for location or more infor- mation. ROTARY CLUB MEETS: Interested in fun, friendship, and community involve- ment? The Rotary Club of Pickering is made up of active, caring, women and men who do good things for the community under the motto ‘Service Above Self.’ New member inquiries are welcome. The club holds breakfast meetings Tues- days at the Annandale Golf and Curling Club, beginning at 7 a.m. Call Ryan Guthrie at 416-487-5200 or e-mail rguthrie@guthrieinsurance. com. EXERCISE GROUP: All se- niors are welcome to come and exercise with the Ajax Seniors’ Friendship Club every Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. in the St. Andrew’s Com- munity Centre, 46 Exeter Rd., Ajax. Call Lynne at 905- 426-7605. HISTORICAL MEETING: Pickering Township His- torical Society holds its monthly meeting at the East Shore Community Centre, 910 Liverpool Rd., Pickering. Erika Laanela, from the Min- istry of Culture, is the guest speaker. Meeting begins at 7:30 p.m. Guests welcome and refreshments offered. NETWORKING BREAK- FAST: The Durham Contact Business Exchange Club meets each Tuesday from 7 to 8:30 a.m. for network- ing and breakfast. Meetings are at the Victorian Garden Restaurant, 570 Westney Rd. S. Ajax. Visitors are welcome, but seating is lim- ited. Call to reserve a seat to Candy at 905-428-5733. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15 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 bowl- ing is at 1 p.m., beginners are welcome. There is a brown bag lunch at noon and everyone welcome. HEAD INJURY ASSOCIA- TION: Head Injury Asso- ciation of Durham Region, Connections: Ajax-Pickering group meets from 1 to 3 p.m. for cards, games and conversation in the Games’ Room of the Ajax Commu- nity Centre, 75 Centennial Rd., Ajax. Call 905-723-2732. MEDITATION CLASS: Learn how to meditate every Wednesday at 7 p.m. in a free program held at the Duffins Creek Co-op, 1555 Finch Ave., Unit 76, in Pickering. Call Deo or Farida at 905-420-7252. HEAD INJURY ASSOCIA- TION: Head Injury Associa- tion of Durham has a grand opening celebration for HIAD HAPPENINGS, a day service/drop-in/activity pro- gram for people who have experienced brain injuries. Celebration is at the associ- ation’s new office, 850 King St. W., Unit 24, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. SENIORS’ DROP IN: For- est Brook Community Church, 60 Kearney Dr. in Ajax, invites anyone 50 years or older to the Eagles Nest Drop In at 9:30 a.m. Activities include shuffle- board and table games or just relaxing and visiting with friends old and new. Refreshments are served. Call Jack Mackie at 905- 686-5647 or Bob McDonald at 905-665-7726. Runs every other Wednesday. ONE-PARENT SUPPORT GROUP: The Ajax-Pickering Chapter of the One Parent Families Association meets every Wednesday at KMW Health Care Services, 314 Harwood Ave. S., Unit 22 in Ajax. Meetings are at 8 p.m. except for the first Wednes- day of each month when they start at 8:30 p.m. Call 905-683-1082. EUCHRE: The ladies auxilia- ry of Royal Canadian Legion Branch 606 in Pickering, 1555 Bayly St., holds a St. Patrick’s Dau game at 8 p.m. There are prizes and refreshments. Cost is $4 or $2 for seniors. Call Marie Jones at 905-839-3186. THURSDAY, MARCH 16 POTLUCK: The Rouge Hill Seniors hold a potluck lunch at Petticoat Creek Com- munity Centre, 470 Kingston Rd., at noon. Everyone is welcome. LINE DANCING: The Ajax Seniors’ Friendship Club dances every Thursday at 1 p.m. in the St. Andrew’s Community Centre, 46 Exeter Dr. Call Jo-Anne at 905-683-3189. MONDAY, MARCH 20 SUPPORT GROUPS: Salva- tion Army Hope community Care Centre, 35 King Cres. in Ajax and the Mood Asso- ciation of Ontario. Depres- sion, Anxiety and Stress support groups meetings will be at 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. or at 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. every Monday. for more information call 905- 426-4347. 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Announced in December 2005, the 360,000-square-foot project will see a state-of-the-art, integrated court fa- cility built at 150 Bond St. E. The facility will consolidate jus- tice services currently being deliv- ered from seven locations in the re- gion and will house 33 courtrooms, three motions rooms, two conference rooms and related justice services. Oshawa Mayor John Gray said the project will help to rejuvenate the downtown core. “Up to 1,800 visitors will conduct business in the building on a peak daily basis, which will spur increased demand for office space, restaurant meals and other services in the area,” he said in a recent press release. The courthouse will be built on a former brownfield site, which fits into the city’s Brownfields Commu- nity Improvement Plan to encour- age the cleanup and redevelopment of former industrial and commercial lands. According to the Ontario govern- ment, the courthouse is to be built to Leadership in Energy and Envi- ronmental Design (LEED) standards, including rigorous requirements for energy management and conserva- tion. The target is an early 2009 con- struction completion date. Bidding begins on new Durham courthouse Just one more way to get your news thanks to the NEWS ADVERTISER newsdurhamregion.com A/P PAGE 12 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, MARCH 10, 2006 durhamregion.com Responsible Gambling Council kicks off awareness campaign By Jillian Follert Staff Writer DURHAM — Two hundred new slot ma- chines lit up in Ajax last week, and while most people dropping in coins are there for a little fun, some will have trouble walking away from the spinning pictures and ringing bells. According to Jon Kelly, CEO of Ontario’s Responsible Gambling Council (RGC), there are huge myths surrounding the notorious one-armed bandits — some people believe they can predict a payout by where the machine is placed. Others are convinced that playing for a certain amount of time or at a certain time of day, will guarantee a win. “These are electronic machines that spew out numbers, the chances of in- fluencing them a r e zero,” Mr. Kelly said. “They are controlled by a ran- dom number genera- tor and the tim- ing is pure serendip- ity.” Dispelling miscon- ceptions about slot machines is just one focus of the Within Limits campaign, a month-long initiative organized by the RGC, to raise awareness of problem gam- bling. According to Mr. Kelly, slots are a key focus because they are the only game found to be popular among men and women of all ages — one in five Ontarians will play a slot machine this year. In compari- son, bingo is popular among older women, while poker and online games attract youth, and sports betting is a mostly male interest. Steve Chaisson, a problem gam- bling counsellor at Pinewood Centre, agreed that slot machines are a big draw — about half of his clients are struggling with them. He said it is important to understand that no one is exempt from developing a gambling problem, and that gambling is often used as a way to block out under- lying problems such as grief, stress, or loneliness. “O ne of the biggest reinforcers isn’t the financial aspect, it’s the absence of whatever else is going on in the person’s life... gam- bling lets them take a break and forget about it,” he explained. “Instead of a problem, some people see gambling as the solution.” In addition to newspaper and radio ads, the RGC will set up booths in 60 casinos, racetracks and other gambling venues in communi- ties across Ontario this month, and Pinewood staff will be on hand at Ajax Downs and the Great Blue Heron Ca- sino in Scugog. Mr. Kelly said they will be pushing the recognition and prevention messages, because like any other addic- tion, a gambling problem is easiest to treat before it gets too serious. According to the RGC, red flags include a steady increase in the amount of time and money spent on gambling and using money that should be off limits. “We see people take money for rent or money out of their RSP, or even their children’s education fund to gamble with,” Mr. Kelly said. Mr. Chaisson advised people to cut their risks by viewing the games as entertainment instead of a money- making opportunity, and sticking to time and money limits. When dealing with slots specifi- cally, he said players should consider that the game is constant and fast- paced and take regular breaks. Individuals concerned about their gambling habits or those of a family member or friend can visit the Pine- wood website at www.pine- woodcentre.org to learn more about one-on-one counselling, support groups and education programs offered throughout Dur- ham. More information is also available at www.responsiblegambling.org. Know when to say... 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The problem, said Central Lake Ontar- io Conservation Authority spokeswoman Kathy Luttrell, is that it “completely colo- nizes an area, and chokes out the native species.” It’s only in the past few years that it’s begun to show up in worrying quantities in Durham, though it’s been seen south of the border for some time now, said Ms. Racansky. Locally, she’s found it in a number of places in the Courtice area, and it’s also been noticed along the Hwy. 401 cor- ridor. There’s currently no biological control available for the weed, said Ms. Luttrell, and chemical controls are not only not approved in Canada, but also would be inappropriate for wetlands. The best way to get rid of it is to cut it down, spread black plastic over it for a number of days and wait for it to die away, she said. Then, the area is repopulated with native spe- cies. But, that’s very labour intensive and can be quite expensive. The Province has agreed to help out with the mowing and destruction of the plant along the 401, said Ms. Racansky. The authority is working on a strategy for monitoring invasive species, and educating the pub- lic. Ms. Racansky is also hoping for help from both the Region and Clarington, to help control the weed. “If it spreads here like in the U.S., I don’t know what can be done,” she said. “We have to start at the beginning, not leave it.” I nvasive weed target of CLOCA, communit y Over 1,400 folks have chosen a whole new way of living by moving to Wilmot Creek. This gated village situated along 2 kilometres of picturesque Lake Ontario shoreline is just 35 minutes east of Toronto; it’s a great place to live and a great place to play. At Wilmot Creek you’ll find a community-wide system of recreational facilities that includes our 28,000 square foot recreation centre, it’s crammed full of entertaining activities. 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One of Albee’s first hits, the play is “a biting drama” and something local actors can “sink their teeth into,” said director Michael Savage, of Whitby. “It’s a heavy-duty show,” he said. “I think it’s a play Oshawa Little Theatre has been wanting to do for quite a while.” The four roles, two couples at a fictitious university in a fictitious New England town, have some meat on them, he added. George and Martha are an older couple, George being an aging professor at the school and Martha, his wife and daughter of the university president. Nick and Honey are a young couple, Nick just new on the university staff. “It is after a cocktail party,” when George and Martha have brought Nick and Honey home for a drink or two. What results is a night of talking, insults, fighting and drinking. “The action is continuous until dawn,” Savage said, adding the play- wright has juxtaposed 20 years of marriage with two years of marriage and 20 years of college life to none. It’s “what happens when relation- ships get down to the core, when you scratch the surface and find it’s not all what it appears.” “He was commenting on the re- sponse to the Cold War and the public which was just beginning to question the image of 1950s Amer- ica and family, ‘Leave it to Beaver’ families,” he said. When Albee wrote it, he was look- ing at American ideals, American families. Today, the play can be looked at in terms of global family, Savage said. The same questions apply. Savage said he’s enjoying working with the play and bringing the many meanings to the front. “I like to roll up my sleeves and understand why words are where they are in the script,” he said. “I like to be able to comb through literary values, so much imagery and repre- sentations.” There are references through- out to reality versus illusion, love and hate, the American dream and Christian allegory, he said. For the actors, the three-act play comes with some baggage, namely its fame from the original on Broad- way with Uta Hagen and Arthur Hill and the movie with Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton. But Savage is impressed by his cast and their hard work since rehearsals started more than five weeks ago. Ajax resident Shari Thorne-Kow- alski, who’s appeared with OLT be- fore, plays Martha. George is played by Robert Calvert, of Whitby, mak- ing his debut with OLT although he’s appeared in community and dinner theatre throughout Ontario. Lincoln Trudeau, an OLT regular in the last few years, plays Nick. Honey is played by Jeannette Goguen, of Oshawa, a newcomer to community theatre after studying at Humber College and Second City. “I put a lot of weight on her shoul- ders,” Savage said of Goguen’s role. ‘Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?’ opened March 9 and runs for three consecutive weekends at the the- atre, Russett Avenue, in north Os- hawa. For ticket information, call 905-723-0282. Ajax woman acts up in new play Mike Pochwat/ News Advertiser photo ‘Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf,’ opened yesterday, with Ajax’s Shari Thorne-Kowalski, left, playing the role of Martha. The Oshawa Little Theatre production runs the next three weeks and also stars Lincoln Trudeau (Nick), left, and Rob Calvert (George). Eight bands ready for warz Durham crown handed out March 25 DURHAM — The lineup for the finals of Bandwarz 2006 is set. The March 25 event will fea- ture eight local bands competing for recording time, cash and other prizes at Le Skratch Billiard Bar and Grill in downtown Oshawa. The winners of six weeks of playoffs to compete are Robin Dekradel, Hello Beautiful, Lower Back Ta tti, Live Wire, Kessel Run and Suburban Sunrise, chosen by judges. They will be joined by the judges’ wildcard selections, Suckershot and Split Through My Skies, which outscored the rest of the competitors in stage presence, musicianship and originality. “Bandwarz is a great opportuni- ty for exposure,” comments Patrick Pidek of Robin Dekradel, a rock trio consisting of Pidek and two of his female guitar students, Hanna Paterson and Jessie Henshaw, both 13. “The purpose of our band is to introduce to my students what the music business is really like.” At the final, each band will per- form in front of a judging panel consisting of a variety of industry professionals, including repre- sentatives from Canadian record labels, the media and fellow musi- cians. The finals will also be broadcast on Rogers Television. The public is welcome to become part of the studio audience and cheer on the bands. Tickets can be purchased for $10 in advance at Alcatraz Skate and Snow in Oshawa or $12 at the door on the day of the show. Doors for the all-ages event at Le Skratch, 200 John St. West in the Midtown Mall, open at 4:00 p.m. For more information on Band- warz, produced by Eclipse Con- certs, visit www.eclipseconcerts. com. durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 22 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, March 10, 2006 SPORTS sportsdurhamregion.com THIS WEEKEND To r onto Argonauts’ Bashir Levingston and Tony Miles will appear and sign autographs at the Pickering Town Centre’s Centre Court area on Saturday, beginning at 2 p.m. Andrew Norman/ News Advertiser photo Jevon to the rack AJAX — Jevon Jacobs of the Cadarackque Public School Cougars shoots over a Westney Heights PS Wildcat during the Durham Elementary Athletic Association (DEAA) regional intermediate boys’ basketball championship. Westney Heights won 51-44. Meanwhile, in the girls’ final, the Applecroft PS Spartans downed the Gandatsetiagon PS Gators 66-49. The title games were played at Ajax High School on Wednesday night. By Jim Easson Special to the News Advertiser AJAX — Two Annandale teams hope home ice will be an advantage this weekend. The Ajax-based Annandale Curl- ing Club has two teams competing in separate regional playdowns on home ice. In the OCA Bantam Mixed Re- gional event, the foursome of Lesley Pyne, Wesley Forget, Stacey Hogan and Emmett Murphy, with coach Jennifer McGhee, competes. In the Junior Mixed Regional, Annandale has the team of Patrick Janssen, third Tracy O’Leary, second Tyler Anderson and lead Ren James, with coach Susannah Moylan, set to play. In each of these regionals, eight teams play in a double-knockout draw for one of two spots in the Provincial championships at the Oakville Curling Club from April 14 to 18. ••• An Annandale rink was at the top of its game at the OCA Mixed Zone playdowns in Whitby Feb. 25 to 27. The team skipped by Jason March, with Susan Kovacs at third, Blair Metrakos at second, and Cindy McKnight at lead, won the ‘B’ side of the draw. The foursome advances to the regionals in Leaside March 11 and 12. Wa rren Leslie and Dave Hutchi- son curled for the Port Perry Club in the event, with Kelly Evans at third and Karen Mundinger at lead. They were sidelined after posting a 2-2 mark and losing in the ‘B’ semi- final. ••• The Annandale team of Susan- nah Moylan, Carol Wilson, Lois Dwyer, and Kristine Miyashiro was sidelined after two games at the Best Western Intermediate Wom- en’s regionals in Bobcaygeon last weekend. Eight teams from four zones competed in the double- knockout event. Two winners from regionals go to the provincial championship in Stirling from March 15 to 18. The Moylan rink won the zone event in January to advance to re- gionals. ••• The Archbishop Denis O’Connor Catholic High School girls’ curl- ing team captured the Lake On- tario Secondary School Athletics (LOSSA) championship at the Bea- verton Curling Club recently. The DO’C team was skipped by Tracy O’Leary, with third Stacey Hogan, second Jessica Cane and lead Courtney Rzepka. The DO’C girls advance for the second consecutive year to the On- tario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) champion- ships. This year, they’re hosted in Ottawa from March 22 to 25. The LOSSA mixed curling crown also went to DO’C. The mixed play- downs were held at the Oshawa Golf and Curling Club recently. Tracy O’Leary skipped the DO’C entry with third Sandy Martin, sec- ond Stacey Hogan and lead James McPherson. They now advance to the Oshawa Curling Club for the mixed OFSAA event March 28 to 30. ••• Pickering’s resident curling Olympian Richard Hart, vice on the Glenn Howard team that also in- cludes Brent Laing and Craig Savill, represents Ontario in the Canadian Championship Tim Hortons Brier in Regina, starting March 11. As well as this reporter, Annan- dale members making the trip to Regina for the Brier include Jim Sliva, Craig Jewer and Paul Jewer. Annandale bantams, juniors stay home for regionals Pickering High drives past top-seeded Henry Carr at OFSAA By Al Rivett Sports Editor AJAX — Bronze was bittersweet for the Pickering High School Tro- jans, which had sought -- and ex- pected -- gold to be their precious medal at the provincial basketball championships. After losing in the Ontario Feder- ation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) ‘AAAA’ senior boys’ semifi- nal to the eventual gold medallists from Mother Teresa Titans of Scar- borough 54-47 on Wednesday after- noon, the second-seeded Trojans suited up for the consolation prize, the bronze, against the top-ranked Henry Carr Crusaders from Toronto. The Trojans responded with a 53-49 victory Wednesday night. Pickering High head coach Ron Parfitt says his charges, still reeling from their semifinal loss, sucked it up and put it all together in order to capture the school’s first-ever OFSAA basketball medal. “Neither team was emotionally ready at the start. But, a few minutes into it, the teams picked it up and played the game the way it should be played. We showed our inten- sity,” noted Parfitt. A quick start helped propel the Trojans to victory, outscoring Henry Carr 14-9 in the first quarter. Pickering High led 31-25 at halftime and held its six-point advantage through the third (46-40). Devoe Joseph led the Trojans’ scoring for a fifth time at OFSAA with 16 points. Tim Cozier had 10. But, make no mistake, losing out on a chance to play for gold hurt his team deeply. “All our kids thought we were the best team there. They thought we should win and when we didn’t win the semifinal, they were really down.” There was more than met the eye, however, in regards to the Trojans’ semifinal loss to Moth- er Teresa. The Trojans came into the pivotal contest after getting little sleep, he said, owing to a leak in the Wil- frid Laurier University gymnasium just prior to their quarter-final tilt against the St. Mary’s Crusaders of Hamilton on Tuesday night. The game, which was to start at 8:45 p.m., was moved to the University of Waterloo and delayed until 10:45 p.m. The game didn’t end until after midnight. Following their 68-47 quarter- final victory over St. Mary’s, the Tro- jans left the facility at 12:30 a.m. and, after eating, didn’t arrive back to their hotel rooms until 2 a.m. The players were allowed to sleep well into the morning and, after a hasty in-room breakfast and hotel check out, didn’t get to the gym until 20 minutes before game time. “I thought it was better for them to sleep as long as they possibly could than get to the gym quickly... When I woke them up they were very tired,” says Parfitt. Although Parfitt is loathe to use the disruption of the previous day as an excuse for the semifinal loss, it didn’t help the team’s chances either. “I’m sure that it had some ef- fect. All these factors sound like an excuse, but I think they were fac- tors,” says Parfitt, adding top-scoring guard Joseph was suffering from a cold and the lack of sleep only wors- ened his condition. Par fitt says organizers were upset with the circumstances surround- ing the quarter-final game. “The people there were very good about it. They were very upset that this had to happen. Maybe I should have asked to delay the semifinal game for an hour or two,” he says. While being one of the upper- echelon squads in high school bas- ketball in Ontario this year is an ample accomplishment, Parfitt ac- knowledged OFSAA gold was the one and only goal of his team. “To be one of the top teams in the province you have to be very good and put in a lot of time. But, these kids thought they were the best and they were going there to win,” says Parfitt. “Last year, we lost in overtime in the quarter-finals and it was like ‘this year, we played well, but we’re coming back next year and next year is going to be our year’. From that point of view, it’s even tougher for us.” Tr ojans bronzed "OYS @!!!! #HAMPIONSHIP Fu el yo ur body. Fuel your mind. 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Openings will be filled this week. Julie (905)837-9200 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, March 10, 2006, PAGE 25 A/Pwww.durhamregion.com Place your ad at 905-683-0707 Classifieds 905-683-0707 Our client is a dynamic, progressive, manufacturer recognized as a global leader in their industry. Combine career growth and lifestyle options only the beautiful Kawartha Lakes region can offer by joining our team as: PLANT MANAGER Reporting to the General Manager, your mandate will be to provide overall direction, planning and control of manufacturing activities. This will involve demonstrating leadership and commitment to continuous improvement. In addition, you will develop and refi ne manufacturing strategy and ensure consistent quality and cost effectiveness. You will also develop, manage and deliver on production and operating targets. To qualify, you must have at least 10 years of make-to-order manufacturing experience in a multi-shift operation and 5 years of supervisory experience. A bachelors’ degree in Mechanical Engineering is also required. You have hands on experience with continuous improvement processes and demonstrated creative problem solving skills. You excel in serving customers and can visualize new ways of doing things – you are a change agent. Take the next step in your career by forwarding your qualifi cations and salary expectations in confi dence to: HEARD & ASSOCIATES Fax:(705) 652-1493 or e-mail: kheard@trytel.net No phone calls or agencies please. Only those selected for interview will be contacted. Myron is a world leader in imprinted promotional material. We have been in the business of helping our clients grow their business for over 55 years. We are currently recruiting Sales Reps to make Outbound sales calls to new and existing customers in North America. L aunch your Sales Career with Myron today! Qualified candidates interested in rising to the Myron Challenge are urged to forward their resumes by email to: hrcda@myron.com or by fax to 416-291-8786 or call our recruitment hotline at 416-291-1834 ext.5599 Myron encourages all qualified applicants to apply. However, only those who are being considered for an interview will be contacted. The Leader in Personalized Business GiftsTM NORTH AMERICA HOURS ARE MON. TO FRI. 8:45 TO 5:15 PM We Offer: • Base plus commission plus bonuses - no cap on earnings • Competitive benefi t package after 90 days • Paid training-modern offi ce facilities, including employee gym • Company paid parking • Located in NE corner of Scaborough with easy access • Fast paced sales environment We Require: • Motivated entrepreneurial candidates with strong negotiating and closing skills • Excellent English language skills, both verbal and written • Computer savvy • Professional presentation skills WHITBY MENTAL HEALTH CENTRE CORPORATION We specialize in assisting individuals with serious mental illness to achieve an early and successful reintegration into society. Our 320 bed inpatient/outpatient hospital and 1,000 staff service 2.5 million people in the Toronto east and northeast areas, York/Durham Regions, and the City of Kawartha Lakes. If you're able to excel in an environment where a new corporate culture is evolving, join our Management Team! We are currently seeking Management Staff in our Clinical Services Programs: Candidates will have experience in providing Clinical Service Delivery in one or more the following areas... (Forensics, Adolescents and Young Adults, Seniors, Special Populations, Psychiatric Rehabilitation, Community Response and other Mental Health Programs) Ta ke part in this exciting endeavour of building a new organization. work both strategically and on an operational level to apply a collaborative, open and client-centered approach to every aspect of the task. Utilize a community-focused continuum of effective treatment and service partnerships. Apply well-honed front line management skills in a unionized setting where you will consult internal/external stakeholders, ensure policies, procedures and processes are developed quickly, and focus on achieving excellence. Discover a new organization that values a multidisciplinary treatment/team approach. Please forward your resume with clinical area of interest to: Pam Porter, Whitby Mental Health Centre Corporation, 700 Finley Avenue, Unit, 5, Suite 233, Ajax, ON L1S 3Z2 File # 06-04 e-mail: mailto:pporter@dboajax.com Pine Valley Packaging Ltd. of Uxbridge, Ontario, a manufacturer of protective packaging with sales to the automotive and electrical industry is cur- rently looking for a qualified: Quality Assurance Inspector: Must have a minimum of 3 years related experience within the automotive or electronics industry along with ISO quality systems. Candidate must have good measurement techniques and be able to read blue prints. Excellent com- munication skills along with the ability to problem solve and train would be an asset. Production Lead Hands: Responsible for the supervision of a small group of light assembly production workers. Must have manufacturing experience supervising small production lines including line setups and line tear downs. 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Fax resume: 905-697-0969 Oshawa Little Theatre Operations / Building Manager OLT is looking for potential candidates interested in this position. Six month contract rate of $18/hour, approx 20-25 hours/week. Primary Responsibilities include supervision of cleaning staff, assigning duties, building and website management, co-ordination, scheduling, and supervision of rentals. Focus of building management to be prioritizing maintenance repairs including establishing a schedule for repairs. Secondary responsibilities to include light office duties - i.e. Microsoft Office. Love of theatres an asset but not required. Submit resume to: Oshawa Little Theatre no later that March 31, 2006 to: 62 Russett Ave., Oshawa, ON L1G 3R5 No phone calls please Positive thinkers with people skills needed for one of the fastest growing companies in Canada! Truestar for Women If you have a background in the health & wellness industry and or sales experience please send your resume to centerjobs@truestarhealth.com. Supervisor of School Age Program Mini-Skool A Child's Place is seeking an ambitious and energetic Supervisor to oversee a before and after school location. PROFESSIONAL:You must be a self-starter who thrives on challenge with proven leadership, ad- ministrative, supervisory and communication skills QUALIFICATION: E.C.E.diploma with at least two years teaching experience. Previous Manage- ment background a must. Must have or be willing to obtain an 'F' license. Please fax resume to: 905-275-6404 E-mail: dave@mini-skool.com Deer Creek Golf Club is accepting applications for an •Assistant Horticulturist & •Landscape Staff Candidates are encouraged to fax resumes by March 24 to (905) 427-1611. 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Call for appt. 905 - 428 - 6252 or fax resume: 905-428-2154 att: Sam REQUIRED SEWER CREW FOREMAN for established Sewer and Watermain Company. Must have 3-5 years experience in un- der ground sewer and watermain installation. Experience in road reconstruction an asset. Able to read drawings, must have experi- ence in private and Municipal pro- jects. Must have positive attitude and proven leadership skills. Must have a valid drivers license. Salary based on level of experi- ence. Please fax resume to 905- 372-5036. REQUIRED SEWER PIPE LAYER AND LEAD HAND, for established Sewer and Water- main Company. Experienced in all area of underground sewer and watermain installation. Must have a valid drivers license. Ex- perience in cement work an as- set. Wages based on level of ex- perience. Please fax resume to 905-372-5036. SLUSH PUPPIE Eastern Ontario is looking for a handy, dynamic, and responsible individual to in- stall and repair slush equipment within the Durham, Kawartha and Eastern GTA regions. Ware- house-office is in Oshawa. $10- $11/hr starting salary, plus bene- fits and bonus plan. Send re- sumes to Greg Lamoureux by fax at: 905-579-7814 or by e- mail at: spe@slush-puppie.com WELDERS wanted for manufac- turing company in Port Hope area. Must be reliable, own trans- portation. Some experience nec- essary. Minimum 40 hours/week, days only. Must be able to work independently. Mail resume to: P.O.Box 104, Port Hope ON L1A 3V9 or fax to: 905-885-1278 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. ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT required for Durham truck dealer. Accounts payable and receivable an asset. 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Please forward resume for inter- view to: 2 Albert St. North, Lind- say, Ontario, K9V 4J1. Attention: Sandy. LITTLE CAESAR'S Now Hiring Full-Time & Part-Time Management Trainee's Must be able to work shift work, must have own transportation. Please reply at 475 Westney Rd. N. Ajax or email: sseif5@cogeco.ca EXPERIENCED line cooks, dish- washers and mature waitstaff needed for exclusive club. Please fax resume to 905-723-7194. RHINO'S RESTAURANT,Bewd- ley is looking for an experienced Line Cook, with leadership qualities primarily for the summer. Great location on Rice Lake. Ex- cellent conditions, good hours. Summer bonus possible, and ac- commodations for the Summer if required.905 797 2744 * First Time Buyer* No money down Free computerized list of properties avail.with no downpayment. Free Recorded Message 24hrs/day 1-800-691-9082 ID# 8832 Visit: www. ThetorontoZero downHomes.com Keller William Renowned Realty Stanley Tse *RENTERS* Why rent when You can own? Free computerized list with pictures of homes available with No Money Down From $1,200/month Free recorded Message. 1-800-417-7295 ID #7051 Visit: www. DurhamStop Renting.com ReMax Ability Real Estate Limited** 905-434-7777 Matt Cooper* A PORT PERRY area NEW spectacular all brick bungalow ex- ec. Home on 1 Acre lot Walk to Lake, Agents Welcome, Must see! Asking $274k call 1-877- 878-9899 toll free COURTICE 4+1 bedroom. 3-1/2 baths, walkout basement apt. hardwood/ceramics, backs onto ravine, double garage a/cond. dead end street. $294,900. (905)436-5844 after 6:00pm. No agents. Free, Quick, Over-The-Net Home Evaluation www.theToronto FreeHomeEval.com Keller Williams Renowned Realty Stanley Tse NICE 3-BEDROOM,2 bath- rooms, 2-storey desirable area in Oshawa Ceramic tile in hall and kitchen, walkout from livingroom to fenced backyard, partially fin- ished basement, $213,900. 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DurhamArea HomeSales.com Remax Ability Real Estate Ltd. ** (905) 434-7777Matt Cooper* OPEN HOUSE - 57 Taylorwood Rd, Oshawa Saturday / Sunday 12:00 - 4:00. Custom built 4 Bed- room, 31 baths. Professionally finished walkout basement. Up- grades throughout. Jaccuzzi. $359,900.(905) 723-5466 PICKERING - Bright and spa- cious 3-bedroom semi-detached home. Excellent location. Master ensuite, c/air, 1674 sq. ft. Good layout, asking $269,900. Call Walter 647-284-0823. TWO-STORY detached, very nice Oshawa neighbourhood, sin- gle garage, 4-bedrooms, new roof, skylight, ceramic flooring, 3 newly decorated bathrooms, new dishwasher, finished basement, many upgrades, A/C, mature yard. $299,000. 905-720-0880 , 904-4045518. For more photos: house4sale.myphotoalbum.com LINDSAY.Commute distance to To ronto/Oshawa/Peterborough. New townhouse bungalow, end unit. 2 bedroom/2 bath, garage, main floor laundry, master en- suite. Hardwood/tile floors. Air cond., high eff. furn/hot water tank. Fully decorated. 4 applianc- es. Basement unspoiled. High, dry, rough-in re bath. Excellent area. Tarion warranty. Asking $239,900. Agents welcome and protected. 1-800-706-4409/905- 852-4736. PICKERING PARKWAY-AL- MOST 1250 sf of fabulous living space + large deco balcony. 2 Private Master bedroom wings. Each w/own en suite flanking sun-filled. Close to Hwy. 401 and GO station. All appliances and window coverings included. Many upgrades, $195,000. (416) 573-6593. FOR LEASE,INDUSTRIAL UNITS 2 units- 2600sq.ft. (2000sq.ft. work space, 600sq.ft. office & storage space), 1 unit 2000sq.ft. No body shops. Avail. immediately. Oshawa area. Call (905)429-8239 or (905)723-1123 INDUSTRIAL BAYS,near Oshawa Centre, high roll-up doors, one bay w/side entrance, air compressor, parking, auto re- pair, machining, other uses, am- ple parking. Month-to-month considered. Also good for hob- bies. Outside metal storage con- tainer avail. (905)576-2982, (905)576-2646. COMMERCIAL space for lease, Courtice. Presently used for pro- fessional office, 905-438-8412 PRIVATE OFFICE AVAILABLE for lease, located in Ajax. Suitable for Alternative Health Care Practitioner. Share recep- tion area and washroom facilities with established Hypnotherapist. Rent is $450/month all inclusive. 1st/last required. For more infor- mation call Sherry 905-441- 1674. A JOB AT HOME.$493.97 weekly. Mail work or computer work. Go to: www.MyHomePCJob.com Code 16 or write for Free details at 3-11 BELLEROSE DR. Suite #122-16 ST.ALBERT, AB T8N 5C9 BEAUTY SALON for sale in Pick- ering area. Great opportunity. Es- tablished clientele. Plenty of park- ing. If interested please call (905) 839-8876. FA STWAY COURIERS new fran- chise to region, 2 exclusive terri- tories available. Be your own boss, ground level opportunity. www.fastway.ca (905)720-2816 HAIRDRESSING BUSINESS for sale in Bowmanville. Fully equipped, good location. For in- formation call (905)623-4172 HEADLICE Removal Franchise. Established and successful home-based business. Join our winning team licesquad.com 866-838-LICE 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. $$$100 % FINANCING OAC 5 yr. at 5.20% or Variable at 4.50 % OAC, Cash take-outs, Re- finances, Self-employed, Com- mercial, even poor credit. Call Kevin, Mon. to Sat. at: 1-800- 328-7887 ext.366. $$$MORTGAGE FINANC- ING$$$ - $$$1ST AND 2ND MORTGAGES $$$ www.mortga- gebid.ca or call Dennis @1-800- 915-2353. Purchases, renewals or refinance. To consolidate your debts. Lowest rates possible for residential or commercial.Credit issues, self employed, I will as- sess your needs. Prompt, profes- sional service. $$MONEY$$Consolidte Debts Mortgages to 100%. No income, bad credit OK! ONTARIOWIDE FINANCIAL CORP 1-888-307- 7799. MORTGAGES? Call b4 go to Bank Credit problem? Self-Employed? Base Rate Guaranteed 905-424-4091 905-448-9920 Email: ferduse@aol.com NEED A LOAN? Problem Cred- it? Secured unsecured, cars, trucks, refinancing, pay day, credit cards. Nelson Financial Group. Call Jacqui 1-866-340- 5559 ext.264 (1) Renovated Simcoe/Mill 2- bedroom, balcony, parking, laun- dry $795, Also Renovated 2-bed. $825. Simcoe/Bloor Oshawa. 3- bdrm, near Oshawa Centre, hard- wood floors. $995+ hydro. 905- 429-2036 or 1-800-486-9826 1 & 2-BEDROOM apartments, 596 Chaucer Ave. $675 & $780/month all inclusive. No pets, first/last required. Farida daytime (905)576-5512 or evening (905)427-5580 1 BEDROOM APARTMENT Downtown Oshawa. Bright, clean, $625/mo. 1st/last required. Available April 1 (905)435-1091 1 BEDROOM WATERFRONT apartment 5 minutes from Casino and downtown Port Perry. Boat, fish or snowmobile from your yard. $800/mo. First, last, refer- ences.905-982-0416. 1-BDRM APT.,Central Oshawa, parking, private entrance, gas fireplace, $750/mo inclusive. Avail. Apr. lst. No dogs. First/last. (905)213-6593. 1-BEDROOM BASEMENT apt., very clean, close to 401, GO bus, Westney Rd. $680/month, available immediately. (905)686- 9360 or (905)686-9216. 1-BEDROOM WALKOUT base- ment apt. in brand new North Oshawa home. Separate en- trance, parking, laundry, garage access. $750 plus utilities. Near all amenities. 416-998-0423 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 Bedroom apartments,central- ly located in Oshawa, Appliances, laundry.. Heat/hydro included. $875/month. Call The Manage- ment Group 1-800-401-3766. 2 BEDROOM TOWNHOUSE style apt. Harmony/Olive. Parking included. $750+utilities. Avail. April 1st.905-718-3030. 2-BEDROOM BASEMENT apt., $1000/month. Brock/Kingston Rd., close to park, school, high- way and mall. Laundry, 1 parking, no pets/smoking. Call (416)882- 0926 or (416)803-3007 800SQ.FT. BACHELOR in new home. Quiet neighbourhood in Kendal. Walk to conservation areas. Full kitchen/bath, separ- ate entrance, parking and laundry available. $600/inclusive. (Satel- lite included) (905)983-9160 ADELAIDE/PARK area, large 2- bedroom $760+ hydro. Available April/May lst. Parking, laundry fa- cilities included. First/last. No dogs. (905)576-1248, (905)213- 3980. AJAX - 401/Harwood,3 bed- room main floor house, applianc- es. Near shopping & bus. No smoking/pets. $1300/incl. Park- ing, laundry, available March 15TH, 905-426-6060. AJAX - Westney/401 -legal 1- bedroom, upper level, bright, quiet, newly renovated, A/C, cable, hardwood, sep. entrance, sunporch, parking. Suits profes- sional single or couple. Referenc- es/first/last. No pets/smoking. Available April 1st.905-426-8093. AJAX CHURCH/HWY 2/Picker- ing Village - Large two bdrm in clean, quiet building. Available March /April 1, $950/mo utilities included plus parking. Call 905- 426-1161 AJAX HARWOOD/WESTNEY 1 bdrm.bsmnt.apt. Parking, fridge, stove. No smoking/pets. $725/mo.inclusive, first & last required. Call 905-427-3935 AJAX South,bachelor, eat-in kitchen, dishwasher, new fridge, 3-pc bath, sep entrance, wash- er/dryer, parking $750. first/last, immediate.(905)427-8695 AJAX SOUTH,newer extremely spacious, bright 1-bdrm raised bsmt apt. Separate entrance, parking, a/c, jacuzzi, shared laun- dry, first/last. $800+ 1/3 hydro. AVAILABLE MAY 1st. (905)683- 5088. AJAX, 401/SALEM,small 1 bed- room basement apartment, suit single. Parking, c/air, cable, laundry, private entrance. $675/inclusive, first/last, No smoking/pets. Avail. April 1st. (905)686-7692 after 3:30pm AJAX,basement apt, 2 bed- rooms, $760./mo., first & last, ref- erences, cable & phone not in- cluded., sep. ent., no pets, Salem & 401, (416)621-8501 leave mes- sage. AJAX, SALEM/401, newly reno- vated, spacious 1 bedroom base- ment apartment. Parking, cable, shared laundry, separate en- trance. First/last. $700/month in- cludes utilities. Available April 1st. 905-903-1357 or 905-426- 7021. AJAX, SUNNY, ONE bedroom walk-out. Large kitchen, a/c. Clean, quiet. Single professional. $775/month inclusive, negotiable. No pets/smoking. Available April 1. 905-434-3461, leave message or 905-435-4142. AJAX, Westney/Ritchie,2-bdrm bsmt apt. Suitable for small fami- ly. Near GO station & schools. $850. No smoking/pets. Avail. im- mediately.Call (905)427-3163 AJAX- OXFORD TOWERS.Spa- cious apartments, quiet bldg, near shopping, GO. Pool. 3-bed- room $1089, March 1st. Call 905- 683-8421. ALSO 1 & 2-bedroom apts., April 1st, 905-683-8571. BACHELOR, 1, 2 & 3 bedroom apartments, in most beautiful adult lifestyle building. Available immediately. Stevenson & Ross- land, Oshawa. Call 905-579- 3700 or (905)723-1009. BLOOR ST. EAST OSHAWA- Near No Frills/401. TWO -2bed- rooms, $745+hydro($50/mo), Im- mediate. Immaculate, well-main- tained, nice, bright. Laundry, small building Bus-stop at door. First/last, 1-parking. No pets. 905-668-1946 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. BRIGHT, WALK-OUT ONE,bed- room basement apartment. Pick- ering. Laundry, a/c. New kitch- en. Recently renovated. $650 all inclusive. First/last required. No smoking/pets. Call 905-686- 4718.Daytime 416-286-7461. BROOKLIN - 2 bed. apt. in adult- lifestyle building, 2nd floor, 4 ap- pliances, available April 1st. $825/mo. + hydro. No dogs. 905- 424-9743. BSMT APT.Central Park/Ade- laide, Oshawa. 1-bdrm 900sq.ft. newly renovated, sep. entrance heat, hydro, parking included. No smoking/pets. $800/mo first/last, references required. April 1st. 905-720-1723 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. COURTICE BEAUTIFUL clean bright, 5 appliances 3 bedroom, backing onto park, plus utilities. Also 1 bedroom bright apt, utilities included. 5 mins from 401. Both avail. now (905)434- 5422. COURTICE large 800-sq-ft 1- bedroom apt with backyard. Must See. $750-incl. first/last required. No pets or smokers. Also bache- lor apt in Oshawa $600-incl. 905- 436-5844 Available now. DOWNTOWN WHITBY - huge 2 bedroom available immediately. $880. heat, hot water parking in- cluded, Near schools, Call (416) 520-6392 (905)669-4009. WHITBY,1 bedroom basement apartment, $750/inclusive. Call Judy (905)683-1853. A/P PAGE 28 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, March 10, 2006 www.durhamregion.com Place your ad at 905-683-0707 Best RV Deals To Receive this Weeks Top 10 Best RV Deals Email us Today at: bestrvdeals@campkins.com The Durham District School Board Quotation Sealed Quotations will be received in the envelopes provided by the undersigned before 3:00 pm local time on the specified closing date. Quotation Q06-19 Grass Cutting 2006 - 2007. Two year term at various schools and properties. Closing Date: Thursday, April 6, before 3:00 P.M. The lowest or any quotation not necessarily 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 The Durham District School Board Quotation Sealed Quotations will be received in the envelopes provided by the undersigned before 3:00 pm local time on the specified closing date. Quotation Q06-19 Grass Cutting 2006 - 2007. Two year term at various schools and properties. Closing Date: Thursday, April 6, before 3:00 P.M. The lowest or any quotation not necessarily 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 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 Quit smoking for the month of April and you could win a Register by March 31, 2006 at Increase your chances of quitting by calling the Canadian Cancer Society Smokers’ Helpline at 1-877-513-5333 2006 Honda Civic Hybrid www.driventoquit.ca Council for a Smoke-Free Durham Region MCQUAY/JACOB DR WHITBY - 1 bdrm bsmt apt, separate en- trance. $750/mo including utilities. Washer/dryer avail. First/last. No smoking. Single woman preferred. Call 905-668- 0158 N.E. OSHAWA, bachelor apart- ment, Available March 15 Clean, quiet, newly renovated no pets. $550. all inclusive. (905) 571-7840. NEWLY RENOVATED.Whitby downtown large 2 & 1 bedroom apts., above store. New applianc- es, laundry, skylights, 12ft. ceil- ings. No-pets. Available April 1, Phil (416)992-3596. NORTH Oshawa - 2 bedroom, April lst., May lst. Clean, family building. Heat, hydro and two ap- pliances included. Pay cable, parking and laundry facilities. (905) 723-2094 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 - 1 & 2 bedroom unit available, eat in kitchen, laundry, parking from $650 per month. (905) 922-0252 OSHAWA - 2 bedroom in quiet 12 unit building, eat in kitchen, laundry and parking. From $750 month. (905) 728-8066 or (905) 686-0470 OSHAWA - ONE BEDROOM apartment, ceramic and hard- wood flooring throughout, brand new bathroom, clean neighbor- hood, 1 parking space. $800 per month, hydro and water included. Laundry facilities in building near Oshawa Centre. Absolutely no pets. Available April lst. John (905)576-4229. OSHAWA - Park/Adelaide, Large 3-bedroom apt incl loft., 2-baths, sep. diningroom, 8-rooms total! Coin-laundry, lots of parking, bus- stop at door, $1250/inclu- sive/first/last.905-426-5844. OSHAWA - RITSON/DEAN main floor, one bedroom apt. (near all amenities), livingroom, applianc- es, freshly painted, $600/mo plus hydro.Available immediately. (905)239-0121, 416-346-8472. OSHAWA 1 bedroom apt $650 in quiet, clean, 2-storey 6-plex. In- cludes parking, utilities & laundry, avail immediately, near OC, no pets, first/last, 905-579-9197 after 5:30 OSHAWA CENTRAL,newly decorated 3-bedroom, 2-level, eat-in kitchen with large terrace. Free parking, all utilities, $950/month. Available immedi- ately.Call 416-659-1748. OSHAWA HOSPITAL area, north of Adelaide, large upper 2-bed- room, 2 baths, laundry, parking, $850/mo inclusive. First/last. Call 905-579-2350. 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 OSHAWA,3-bedroom spacious upper in duplex. New windows, fenced yard, close to schools, shopping, transit, $899/mo. +utilities, first/last. (905)723-2255/ 905-433-4771 ask for Charles OSHAWA,398 Pine St. 2-bedroom, balcony, parking, laundry, near OC. $900/inclu- sive. Available April 1st First/last. No dogs. (905)723- 4381 or (905)404-9792. www.viewit.ca#26394 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. March/April/May. Call 905- 728-4966 or 1-866-601-3083 www.apartmentsinontario.com OSHAWA,Bloor/Park, spacious 2-bdrm apt. avail April 1st. New fridge, stove, coin laundry. $800/mo inclusive. First/last. No dogs.Call (905)924-6075 OSHAWA, GREAT LOCATION. 1, 2 & 3 bdrm apts. Large units. New carpeting, windows, se- curity. Near schools, bus stop, amenities. Available March/April/ May. 1-866-601-3083 or 905-438- 1971 www.apartmentsinonta- rio.com OSHAWA,Holiday Inn area, small brand new 2 bedroom, low- er level $955-all utilities included. appliances, no dogs, first/last/ref. Avail. immediately. (905)434- 1386 or 905-431-0190 OSHAWA, KING/RITSON, lovely 2-bedroom apt with unique layout $850. ALSO available large attic- style 1-bedroom apt $725 near downtown & all amenities. Park- ing/laundry included. (905)914- 3133 OSHAWA, KING/SIMCOE - 2 bedrooms freshly painted, laun- dry facilities, 1 parking, $725/month plus hydro, available March/April. Call Val 905-720- 0255. 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 March/April/May. 1- 866-601-3083 or 905-432-6912. www.apartmentsinontario.com OSHAWA- 2-bedroom basement apt., close to Oshawa Centre. Laundry, 2-car parking, sep. en- trance, util. included $850/month, no smoking. Avail. April 1st. (905)424-1113 OSHAWA-King/Wilson,available immediately or April 1, newly renovated bright 1-bed. bsmt. apt. Sep. entrance, c/a, 4pc. bath, cable, laundry. No smoking/pets. $750/mo. inclusive. First/last. 905-404-8335. PICKERING 1-bdrm basement apt. Private entrance, laundry, cable, a/c. Close to bus. Avail. immediately. Non-smoking. $650+ utilities. No pets. 905-839- 8388. PICKERING 2 bedroom base- ment apartment. $900/mo. No pets. Separate entrance. Updat- ed kitchen. Utilities included. 1 parking, laundry. Minutes to Frenchman's Bay. Available im- mediately. 905-837-0365. PICKERING FIRST FLOOR apartment. 1 bedroom. Facing Altona Road. Next to Petticoat- Creek. Quiet. Large windows. Living/dining room. Kitchen. Amenities. Washer/dryer. Park- ing. $1000, all inclusive. 416- 899-7376. PICKERING renovated large one bedroom basement apt. $800/mo. utilities included. Available April 1st. Prefer adult non-smoker, no pets. Private entrance, parking, laundry, 647-294-3617. PICKERING, 1 BDRM basement, bright, clean, separate entrance, 4-appliances, a/c, parking, above ground windows. $750/mo inclu- sive, avail April 1st. No smok- ing/pets.First/last.905-903-4997 PICKERING, BROCK-Hwy 2, large 2-bedroom basement apart- ment. Separate entrance, large kitchen, appliances, parking. $850/mo. Available from April 1st. First/last. No smoking/pets. Call 905-619-1037/416-893-2295 PICKERING,Brock/Dellbrook, 2- bdrm bsmt. Separate entrance & laundry, 1-parking. $950/mo in- clusive. Avail immediately. First/last. No smoking/pets. Call (905)426-7469 leave msg. PICKERING, LARGE, ONE bed- room basement apartment, sep- arate entrance, a/c, satellite t.v. No pets/smoking. $750 including utilities. Call 905-999-2465. PICKERING,Liverpool/Hwy. 2, bachelor basement in townhouse. Share entrance. Parking, laundry. No smoking/pets, male preferred. Available immediately. $550/in- clusive.905-420-2654. PICKERING, Rosebank/Shep- pard, new 2-bedroom basement, kitchen, dining room, 4pc. bath, private entrance, share laundry, parking. Available, $750+ 35% utilities or $850 inclusive. No smoking/pets.(905)837-5146 Port Perry Walk to Lake Scugog Enjoy a peaceful, beautiful town. Extra large 2 & 3 bedroom in a well kept, quiet 3 story apt. Balcony, parking, storage. No dogs. Call 905-985-3406, 905-430-7816 Regency Manor 2-BEDROOM extra-large in quiet bldg, freshly painted, in beautiful Whitby neighbourhood. Ideal for adults & seniors. clean building.insuite storage, onsite laundry. Incredible value $895 905-668-7758 viewit.ca (vit #17633) RITSON / OLIVE - 2 bedroom, fresh paint and carpet, parking, porch, yard, $895. inclusive. March/April/May 1st. Dan (416) 657-2117. ROSSLAND/PARK OSHAWA. Completely renovated beautiful 2-bdrm bsmt w/large windows. Wood-like flooring, new bath- room, kitchen, appliances. $875/mo inclusive, available May 1st.Catherine 416-431-8385 UXBRIDGE - Brock St. West, 1 bdrm. $625, completely reno- vated bachelor. $550. both avail. Immediately. All inclusive, with laundry.Call Mike 416-936-1622. UXBRIDGE NEW!Town- house/Apartments, air condi- tioned, 4 appliances, patio/gar- den, parking, storage. 905-852- 4777. UXBRIDGE-SPACIOUS bright 1 bedroom, separate entrance, kitchen/large livingroom with fireplace/4 appliances/cable/park- ing/central air/vac. No pets/non- smoker $950. inclusive. Available April 1st, references 905-852- 5487 Gerry. WEST PICKERING - basement apt., sep. entrance, fully equipped kitchen, bathroom with shower/ja- cuzzi tub, gas fireplace, parking & util. included. $800/mo. Avail. April 1st. No pets/smokers. 905- 509-2823. WHITBY - 2 BDRM. APT.New appliances, laundry, a/c, parking, non-smokers preferred. $800/mo. inclusive. References required. Avail. immediately. 905-767-7554 after 5pm. WHITBY - 1 BEDROOM base- ment apartment, Dundas/Ander- son, laundry, parking, private en- trance, all inclusive $640 month. Available April lst.(905) 655-7277 WHITBY - NEAR HWY.2 & Brock - one bedroom basement with utilities. 575 square feet to enjoy, private entrance, spacious backyard, off street parking, coin laundry. Non-smoker & no pets, please. $720.00 - call 905-666- 2720. WHITBY -Ve ry large, clean, 1 bedroom bsmnt. apt. Thick- son/401. Laundry, parking. No pets/smoking. $750/mo. inclusive. Available immediately. Call 905- 435-3404 or 416-676-9077. WHITBY BACHELOR APT.par- tially furnished, separate en- trance, a/c, 3pc bath, kitchen, laundry, cable internet, parking. Non smoking/pets. $685 inclu- sive. First/last. May. 1st. Call 905- 666-3949 WHITBY CLEAN one bedroom apt. on 3rd floor of historical downtown building. Suit single working person, no smoking/pets. Avail. immediately $675 + hydro. Call (905)668-3011 WHITBY,1-bdrm bsmt, private entrance, includes utilities, laun- dry, parking, a/c, c/v. Bright and clean, suitable for single. $700/mo. No pets/smoking. First/last. Available April 1st. (905)668-5020 WHITBY, 2 BEDROOM units available, eat-in kitchen, laundry, parking, from $795 mo. (905) 728-8066 or (905) 686- 0470 WHITBY,Cochrane/Vernon, lrg 1-bdrm basement apt; $650 in- cludes utilities. Avail April 3rd; first/last; laundry and parking available; no pets. For appt call 905-430-0196 WHITBY,large 3-bedroom main floor unit of triplex, parking, laun- dry, walking distance to Go sta- tion. Shared yard, freshly reno- vated. No pets or smoking. $900/month plus utilities. (416)574-2621 WHITBY, NEW,2 bedroom base- ment apt. sep. entrance & sep. laundry, walk to Go bus, and all amenities, $850 month, inclusive with cable.Sarah (905)430-9216. WHITES/BAYLY renovated basement apt. Sep entrance, clean, quiet, suits mature person. No pets. References. $750/mo in- clusive.(905)839-3053 AJAX,great condo by lake, 2brm, 2bth, 5 appliances (laun- dry), w/balc, fireplace, parking, pool, close to GO/Hwy. Avail. Mayl l.st. $1250, no smok- ing/pets.Call 905-839-9818. COURTICE EXECUTIVE condo, 2-bedroom plus loft, 3-bathrooms, 1700 sq. ft. $1350+utilities. Avail. May 1st. Call 905-441-4546, ref- erences required. PICKERING PARKWAY -3 bdrms., 1 1/2 baths, 1 parking, available March 25. $1295/mo+ hydro. Immaculate condition. View at www.tinyurl.com/22N4J 416-893-2545. VALLEY FARM/HWY. 2, 1 bed- room+solarium with park and locker. 10th floor, great view. In- door/outdoor pool and tennis courts. 24 hour security. $1350/month. Peter Miles, 905- 683-1790. -A-ABA-DABA-DO STOP PAY- ING RENT! Own from $650/mth. NO MONEY DOWN. $35,000+ family income- up to $20,000 cash back. To good to be true. Call Ken Collis, Coldwell Bank- er 2M Realty, Assoc. Brkr, (905)576-5200 or 1-866-576- 5200, kencollis@sympatico.ca 3 BEDROOM FARMHOUSE, Hampton, 2 baths, fridge, stove, airtight, available April 1st. $900/mo.+ hydro.(604)870-0357 3-BEDROOM BUNGALOW,ex- cellent north Oshawa area. No pets, no smoking. $1350/month. Call John Annis, Remax First, 905-571-3800 3-BEDROOM BUNGALOW, south Ajax, parking, quiet resi- dential area. No pets/non-smok- ing, first/last/references. Available immediately. $1100/mo.+ 50% utilities.905-683-5480. 3-BEDROOM UPPER level of brand new North Oshawa home. Separate entrance, parking, laun- dry, garage access. Near all amenities. 416-998-0423 A ABSOLUTELY astounding 6 months free, then own a house from $600/month. Up to $15,000 cash back to you! Require $35,000 + up family income and reasonable credit. No down pay- ment required. Why Rent! Call Bill Roka, 25 years as top sales rep with world's leading realtor. Re- max Spirit (905) 728-1600, 1-888- 732-1600 AJAX, LARGE 3-BEDROOM main floor in semi-bungalow, very clean & bright. Parking. No smok- ing/pets. Avail. April 1st. $1100/mo inclusive. Call 416- 822-2978. AJAX- Beautiful executive home, 2300 sq.ft., 3-bdrms, en- suite, family room, 2-1/2 baths, California Kitchen, cac, cvac, 5 appliances. $1490+% utilities. Walk to all amenities. (905)683- 7267, (905) 683-8019 AN UNBEATABLE DEAL!0 down, own your own home. Car- ries for less than rent. OAC. Mini- mum income required per house- hold is $40,000. Please call Aure- lia Cosma, Remax Spirit Inc. 1- 888-732-1600 or (905)728-1600, 24 hr.pager. CHERRYDOWN/GRANDVIEW - 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 storey semi, c/a, finished basement, eat-in kitchen, backs onto park, all ap- pliances, laundry, bus route, no smoking/pets. $1,200 plus utilities. lst/last, April lst. (905)432-3986. COURTICE - 2 bed, main floor, extra clean, excellent neighbour- hood. Appliances, laundry. No pets/smoking. Parking, garage available. $1195/incl. Avail. April 1st.905-424-1125. IMMACULATE 4-BEDROOM ex- ecutive home. 4 appliances, dou- ble driveway, attached garage, fenced yard. Close to parks and public transit. Non-smokers. $1300+utilities. Available immedi- ately.Phone (905)665-1796 LOCATED IN THE Heart of Pick- ering Village, 2 semi-detached homes, fully renovated, new win- dows, new electrical, new carpet upstairs, bathrooms fully renovat- ed. 3-bedrooms, 3 bathrooms with loft and private bath. Ideal for residential or commercial-resi- dential. For more info call Mike (905)773-5375 or Nick 416-817- 5539, leave message if not there N.WHITBY,newer 3-bedroom semi, 3 baths, garage, gas heat, c/air, court location, available April 1st. No pets, first/last, refer- ences. $1450+ utilities. Call Aurelia Cosma (905)728-1600. OSHAWA (181 Waverly between Civic/OC) 3-bdrm semi, 1 bath, full bsmt/Recroom, Oil heat, $900+utilities, first/last, no inside pets, avail immed. (905)924-1434 leave msg. OSHAWA,quiet neighbourhood, clean & well kept 3-bdrms, main floor, parking, no smoking/pets. $1100/mo inclusive. First/last, ref- erences. Avail. April 1st. Call 905- 571-5049 PICKERING Spacious 3-bed- room 1 1/2 baths, 2-parking, laundry/dishwasher utilities in- cluded, appliances, near GO, ac- cess to yard, immaculate, good neighbourhood, $1375 (905)420-4269 PICKERING- OLDER 2+ bed- room bungalow, central air condi- tioning, large lot, walk to PTC/Go. Available April 1st. $1125+utilities.(905)420-1524 RENT TO OWN Oshawa, clean, 3 bedroom, affordable. Nice area, OAC. 705-722-2145. SMALL 3 BEDROOM country house near Woodville on paved road. $1,025/mo. + utilities. First, last, references. No pets. Prefer non-smoking.705-439-2214. SOUTH PICKERING,main floor 3-bdrms, air, 2-parking, shared laundry, adult lifestyle. Avail. im- mediately. $1150/mo inclusive. No smoking/dogs. Call days (905)706-6569 or evenings (905)420-8308 WHITBY. 3-BDRM upper level bungalow, new appliances. Bright, spacious, hardwood floors, air, 1/2 acre lot, gazebo, garden, parking, quiet residential area. No smoking/pets. April 1st. $1195/mo+ utilities. 416-827- 3334 STOP RENTING, BUY NOW! We have several 3-5 bedroom homes with 2 baths, finished basements available w/rent-to-own terms. Best Neighbourhoods. Start build- ing your future today. Homes starting from $1295/month. Low money down. We can help YOU! Tel: 905-443-3111, 416-855-6685 www.perfecthabitat.com WHITBY,avail. immediately. 3- bedroom, close to all amenities/401, 3-appliances, first/last, references, no pets $1200 plus utilities, (905)409- 4720. WHITBY, 3 bedroom bungalow, main floor duplex. Quiet well kept neighbourhood, parking, laundry and air included. Close to park & schools, no pets, $1,000 per month plus utilities. call (905)686-6283 3 Bedroom townhouse (condo) on Cresc. north Oshawa. Garage, 3-appliances, a/c, $1200/mo. + utilities. First/last/references. No pets/smoking. Close to amenities/schools.. Avail. April 1st. 905-243-7316 or 905-431- 4306. 3 BEDROOM TOWNHOUSE – Brock/Rossland, Whitby. Large rooms, 5 appliances & 2.5 bath. Close to Amenities. Ideal for fami- ly or friends $1400/mo + utilities. Available 1st April. First/Last, Call: (416)356-7543, (461)561- 4353, AJAX, 3 BEDROOM 2 1/2 baths, new townhouse, fireplace, 5 ap- pliances, a/c, $1500+utilities. 416-576-9588. COURTICE NEWLY renovated charming End Unit, 3-bedrooms, front porch enclosure, garage en- try from home. Central air, fridge, stove. Clean and ready To Move In! $1,400 plus utilities, first/last. Please call Eddy 647 2981064 HILLCREST HEIGHTS Commu- nity Living in Oshawa now has units Avail. immed., parking incl. Please call 905-576-9299. MORNINGSIDE/Sheppard,2- bdrm+ den, 2 bathrooms, new executive condo townhome, 5 ap- pliances, avail. immediately. $1300/mo inclusive. No smok- ing/pets. First/last, references. Call after 4 p.m.(905)509-2335 OSHAWA SOUTH 3 bedroom townhouse, close to schools, shopping. $975/month plus utilities. First/last. 905-579-9956 or Toll-free 1-866-922-6422. OSHAWA,Taunton/Simcoe, 1- year old. 4-bdrms, 3 full baths, garage, c/a, c/v, 5 appliances, custom window coverings, fire- place, avail April 1st. $1600/mo+ heat & hydro. (905)720-1533, (905)767-5839 OSHAWA,Wilson/Rossland, 3- bdrms, 5 appliances, a/c, garage, 2 bathrooms, finished basement, avail. April 1st. First/last. No pets. $1150+utilities. (905)436-6085 or (905)259-2904 PICKERING renovated 3 bed- room townhouse, 1-1/2 baths, with laundry in suite, ideal loca- tion, walk to transit & mall, available immediately. Must see $1300/mo+utilities. (905)839- 3087 TOWNHOUSE -end unit. Whitby, 3-bedrooms, main-floor laundry, 1 1/2 baths, finished basement, $1400/mo. + utilities. Available April 1st.Call Terri 416-284-8575. 1-FURNISHED ROOM,quiet home, Nice neighbourhood, Ajax - Harwood/Hwy. 2. First/last $400/mo. Walk to amenities, bus route. No smoking/pets. Working male preferred. Laundry/cable. Avail. immediately. 416-893- 0141. 2 FURNISHED ROOMS available immediately. Shared bath, kitchen, laundry, common room. No smoking/pets. $100/weekly each. First/Last. (905)728-0921 or (905)243-9886 BROOKLIN (North Whitby) Fur- nished room available in brand new executive home. Share fa- cilities. Parking, on bus route. $500-inclusive. first/last, prefer non-smoking, no pets. (905)620- 1226 ROOM, PORT PERRY (Island), waterfront. No smoking, no pets. Includes parking, cable. 905-982- 1165. FURNISHED ROOMS AJAX - Separate entrance, parking. Quiet area. No pets/smoking. Suit pro- fessional gentleman. First/last. $300.Call 905-683-5480. FURNISHED ROOMS in 3 year new house. Ajax. Suit profes- sional or student, seconds to GO stop/station, shopping, 401. Im- mediately, $450/$500, first/last, includes cable/internet. Call 905- 426-9822 (LM) LARGE FURNISHED ROOM, north Oshawa, share bathroom, kitchen, laundry, $450/inclusive. Available April 1st. Non-smok- er/no pets. No parking. 905-448- 9675, 905-809-2071. LIVERPOOL/FINCH - CLEAN, spacious room for rent, $480 all inclusive. Available immediately or April lst. Non smoker. (416)554-1557 (Mark) PICKERING TWIN RIVERS/ HOOVER DR. lots of windows, huge clean room available in big quiet beautiful home, close to all amenities. $350 all inclusive. lst/last, April lst. (905) 550-2664 Wo r king female preferred PICKERING -Brock Rd. & 401. Furnished or unfurnished rooms for rent. Parking, 2 fireplaces, large kitchen, 5 appliances, living- room, backyard, hottub, cable/ internet included. Near bus stop. $450/mo. Available immediately. 416-300-1366. AT BLOOR & SIMCOE, Oshawa.Share furnished apt with 2 males. Near all amenities, cable/internet included. Available immediately, lst/last, $450/mo in- clusive, Viewing (905)433-4088. CLEAN QUIET LIVING, for mature person (male preferred). Choose Ajax or Pickering. Satisfaction guaranteed. Rent from $450, furnished, cable, internet, telephone, laundry, parking. Private residence in respectable neighbourhood. 905-409-9495. WHITBY -Garden/Dundas. To wnhouse. 2 bedrooms, park- ing, laundry. Share all facilities. Non-smokers, no pets. $475./$535/mo.inclusive. First/ last. April 1. 519-894-1843, 519- 241-9586 or 1-877-893-2963. 1995 DAMON Class A motor home, 1 owner, like new condi- tions, 7.2 l engine, 33,000 miles. Loaded, sleeps 4, non smokers, health forces sale. Asking $28,000.call (905)438-9101. 24' ABOVE GROUND round pool. Hayward pump. Brand new liner. Perfect condition. Asking $1200 OBO. (905)579- 6368 SINCERE SINGLES,Profession- al Introduction Service (1992) un- limited matches, unlimited time period. Call toll free 1-866-719- 9116 www.sinceresingles.ca LIVE-OUT, 3-4 days a week, car- ing for 1-year old twins. South Ajax location. Non-smoker. Ref- erences and Police Clearance re- quired. Please call 905-427- 3379. BAYLY/SALEM DAYCARE available in my home. Full/part- time. I am a dependable person, friendly, love children. Rea- sonable rates, flexible hours. 905-686-3032. CONVENIENT LOCATION on commute to work at McCow- an/401; clean, non-smoking, good rates, ECE qualified, ex- tended and flexible hours, rich program and policy, 416-289- 6032 TEN LITTLE TOES daycare. Lov- ing mom in smoke and dog free home, near John M. James (bus- es for St. Elizabeth and St. Jo- seph). Full, part & Saturdays. CPR Certified& 1,2,3 Magic Joanne.(905)623-4729 A BETTER BEGINNING.Mathe- matics, English, Special Needs. Individualized programs. Free $150 evaluation with enrollment. 416-286-8249, 416-450-0055 BUY/SELL stair lifts, porch lifts, scooters, hospital beds, ceiling lifts etc. Call SILVER CROSS AT (905) 668-8560 OR 1-800-659- 0668 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 available. (905)665-3222. +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). Fr ee in-home quotes. SAILLIAN CARPETS 1-800-578-0497, 905- 242-3691 ; 905-373-2260. 2 BURIAL PLOTS for sale. Mount Lawn Cemetery, Whitby. (Retiring to Lindsay area) (705)878-1933 27' CHIP TRUCK,3 Fryers, 6 element Garland Stove, 6ft. grill, hot dog steamer, electric potato peeler, mint condition, Asking $16,000. o.b.o. Tom (905)982- 0242 or Jamie (905)809-3723. 4 FREE Tell us Mike cell phones, valued over $1,000. if assume monthly contract of approximately $130.00 call 905-391-6850. 7PC BEDROOM SET,no mat- tress $300. Coffee table, 2 end tables, cherrywood, marble top $100. Office-size filing cabinet $30.(905)831-7361 A BEDROOM SET,gorgeous cherry sleigh, triple dresser/mir- ror, tall dresser, 2 night tables, new. Cost $7450, sell $1,800. 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. 416- 746-0995. A King orthopedic pillowtop mat- tress set. New in plastic, cost $1600. Sacrifice $550. 416-746- 0995.Can deliver A1 ALL SATELLITE SERVICES. FREE TO AIR. NEW GEN Ultra- Mini- N2. CoolTek- N2. Receiver Repairs and Modifications. Dish Network Service and Sales. (905)999-0362 AFFORDABLE APPLIANCES, HANK'S APPLIANCES. JUST ARRIVED Scratch & Dent Appli- ances. Durham's largest selec- tion of reconditioned appliances - Lowest price guaranteed! Too much to list! Parts Specialist. 426 Simcoe St.S.(905)728-4043. ALL NEW QUEEN orthopedic mattress set, cost $1000, sacri- fice $250.Call 905-213-4669. APPLIANCES,refrigerator, stove, heavy duty Kenmore washer & dryer, apartment size washer & dryer. Mint condition. Will sell separately, can deliver. Call (905)903-4997 BEAUTIFUL PALMA BRAVO rattan dining suite. Large glass table w/6 chairs. Matching love- seat, armchair & ottoman. Excel- lent condition. $2500. Call (905)436-0150 BED,Aamazing bargain, queen orthopedic mattress set, new in plastic, warranty, $250. 416-741- 7557.Will deliver BEDROOM SET,cherrywood, bed, chest, dresser, mirror, 2 night stands. Dovetail construc- tion, never opened. Cost $8,000 Sacrifice $1,900.(416)748-3993 BRAND NEW SUPERIOR quality, fully automatic NEOX massage chair. Exported from the U.S. Latest model with more functions than with any other massage chair in the market. $ 3,500 CDN. Call Patricia 905- 683-6401. 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 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 COMPUTERS!! $88.00 21" monitor, 1,000's of computers, laptops, printers, servers and monitors at deep discounted pric- es. Factory certified with warran- ty. View inventory at www.homeandleisure.ca or call PAUL'S HOME AND LEISURE 905-259-4514. DINING ROOM SUITE French Provincial, cherry wood, buffet, hutch, 4 cain back chairs, 2 matching cain back tub chairs. $700.905-668-8629 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, March 10, 2006, PAGE 29 A/Pwww.durhamregion.com Place your ad at 905-683-0707 BANDIERA, Susan Diane After a long battle with illness, at Markham Stouffville Hospital, on Wednesday, March 8, 2006, in her 55th year. Be- loved wife of John. Loving mother of Michael. Dear daughter of Margaret McFarlane. Sister of Sheryn, Beverley, Rick, Debbie, Judy, and Brenda. Sister- in-law of George and Patricia Bandiera. She will be sadly missed by nieces, nephews, family, friends and all who knew her. The family will receive friends at the MCEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax (Pickering Village) 905- 428-8488 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Saturday and Sun- day. Funeral Service in the Chapel on Monday, March 13, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. Interment - Erskine Cemetery. Should family and friends so desire, do- nations to the Markham Stouffville Hospital or the Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appre- ciated by the family. A book of Condolence may be signed at www.mceachnie-funeral.ca LEETCH, Robert (Bobby) -Suddenly at Ajax- Pickering Hospital on Tuesday, March 7th, 2006. Robert (Bobby) Leetch, in his 76th year. Beloved husband of Meta for 52 years. Loving father of Paul and wife Barb, Ralph and friend Selena, Jayne and husband Rob Wheatley, Karen and hus- band Craig Power. Loving Papa of Robert, Alexan- der, Jonathan and Kaitlin Leetch, Amanda, Lynsey and Jessica Power. Fondly remembered by his sisters Kathleen, Jean and brother Billy in Northern Ireland. Bobby will be missed by Meta's family; Margaret and Mike, Allen and Kim, Anita and daughter Lexi Brewing of Pickering, Kay and Jim Carleton and father-in-law James David Monroe all of Northern Ireland. Bobby was loved by all his family and friends. He enjoyed life to the fullest and the sparkle in his eye was contagious. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE "Thornton Chapel" 847 King St. West (905-721- 1234) for visitation on Friday, March 10th from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 P.M. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Saturday, March 11th at 1:30 P.M. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. "We love you Dad" RIMMER, Ralph April 18, 1915-March 8, 2006. Resident of Pickering Village from 1950 to 1972. Retired employee of the University of Toronto, Ath- letic Dept. in 1980. Ralph was an avid Squash Player and coach of the inter-collegiate and intra- mural teams at the U of T and after retirement an instructor in the Whitby and Oshawa areas. In his 91st year, peacefully at Hillsdale Seniors Home, Oshawa on March 8, 2006. Predeceased by his parents William and Isabella Rimmer, his wife of 36 years Lillian (Groves), his sister Florence Christie (Bill), his daughter Joyce Watson and son-in-law Reg Watson of Newcastle. Survived by his loving wife Joyce, his sons Bill of Peterborugh, Rick (Jane) of Oshawa, his brothers Bill of Cambridge and Gord (Jane) of Seaforth, step-daughters Mar- got McKinlay (Mike) of Oshawa, Heather Mudd (Graeme) of Calgary and Adrienne Stronach of Owen Sound. Sadly missed by his 19 grandchil- dren, 18 great grandchildren and 3 great, great grandchildren. Family and friends will be received at the MCEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax on Friday, March 10, 2006 from 7 to 9 pm. and Saturday, March 11 from 12 noon to 1pm. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 11, 2006 at 1:00 pm at the McEachnie Funeral Home. Memorial donations to the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated and may be made through the McEachnie Funeral Home. MOSSMAN, JOHN In loving memory of a cherished Husband, Father, Father-in-law and Grandfather who died March 9, 2005. If remembering brings you closer then you never went away, for thoughts of you are with us each and every day. There will always be heartache and often silent tears, but always precious memories of days when you were here. If we could have one lifetime wish, one dream that could come true, we'd pray to God for yesterday and you. We hold you close within our hearts and there you will remain, to walk with us throughout our lives until we meet again. Please keep your arms around him Lord and give him special care. Make up for all he suffered that seemed to us unfair. Love Always, Pat, Jackie, Chris, Bethany and Cody. In loving memory of a dear husband father, grandfather MICHAEL H. HICKLING who passed away March 10, 1991 Our hearts still ache in sadness Our secret tears still flow Only those who have lost can tell Of the grief we bear in silence For the one we loved so well Loving and missing you always Mike wife Madeleine, Michael and Lorraine (Jared and Jacob) Angela and Shannon. &&Come && Worship To advertise your church in our regular Worship section on Fridays call Janice at 905-683-0707 or fax 905-579-4218. Email: jsam@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 WORD OF TRUTH CHRISTIAN CENTRE 1527 Bayly St. Pickering 905-839-0333 Senior Pastor Joseph Fisher We invite you to come and celebrate Jesus with us! Worship times: Sun. 11am & 7pm, Wed. 7pm Fri. 8pm - Youth (R.E.A.C.H.) Visit our Resource Centre at 1543 Bayly St. or call: 905-839-4953 We provide: mentoring, computer training, tutoring, career development, anger & stress management assistance, teen parent support & fun activities. (For youths ages 13-19) To ronto Airport Christian Fellowship 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 THE PICKERING MARKETS Indoor sidewalk/antique sale March 25th & 26th, Trade Hall only. Bring your products and tables. Great for crafters, home businesses and community groups. $70+GST for 10 x 10 space. Borje Salming autograph session, March 26th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vendor inquiries call:905-426-3387 ext. 222 FreshStartFinance.CA AT MOTORCITY SATURN 1520 DUNDAS ST E. WHITBY "A DIFFERENT KIND OF CREDIT ANY KIND OF CAR" *BANKRUPTCY *PROPOSAL *COLLECTIONS *DIVORCE/SEPARATION *NEW CREDIT Online Credit approvals now available 24/7. Rates starting at 8.99% Contact: Kristin Elliott 905-444-2596 (Direct) 1-877-728-8766 ext 327 kelliott@motorcitysaturn.com "Everyone deserves a Fresh Start" www.motorcitysaturn.com www.FreshStartFinance.ca EARLY 17TH CENTURY print, Portuguese Ship 29"x54" $200. Raku wall sculpture head & breast plate $300. Wall unit teak 3pcs., $1000. Small roll-top desk $85. Bookcase $100. Hall con- sole $125.(905)427-5829 ENTERTAINMENT centre, 6 shelves, storage space, holds 30" TV. like new paid $799, ask- ing $350. Goya accoustic guitar, hard shell case, $400. Baby Bliss professional hotrollers, paid $135, asking $75. Jewel chest, stand-up style, $45. (905)438- 9101. EVERYONE'S APPROVED*! Get a fully loaded MDG Computer with an Intel P4~3Ghz CPU starting from 99 cents/day**! Includes everything you need: FREE Printer/Scanner/Copier, FREE Software, 17" Perfectly Flat Monitor, Windows XP (*Bank Act Req, ** Plus S/H & Tax). Call 1- 800-431-6814 Now! FREELANCE E-AUCTIONS. Now accepting quality, new and gently used items for consign- ment auction. Turn your unneed- ed articles into quick easy cash. We sell almost anything!! 905- 448-9041 HARVEST table 6 chairs cost $3000 sell $1350; queen 6-pc oak bedroom $1200; 10-pc solid pine diningroom $1300; gas dryer 2-yr $250; Dishwasher 1 yr $300; washer $175; dryer $150; All re- frigerator 2-yr $300; stove $150; (905)260-1123 HORSE HAY for sale. No rain. First and second cut. Small squares.Call 905-852-5054 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 POOL TABLE, 1" slate. Solid wood. New in box, accessory package included. Cost $6750 sell for $2300. 905-213-4669. LEATHER JACKETS 1/2 price, purses from $9.99; luggage from $19.99; wallets from $9.99. Everything must Go! Family Leather, 5 Points Mall, Oshawa (905)728-9830, Scarborough (416)439-1177, (416)335-7007. MOVING SALE:Buffet/hutch, ta- ble w/4 chairs, all oak $790. Fu- ton bed $290. Chest freezer $150. Glass coffee table $150. Table w/fold ing legs 29-1/2"x72" $35. Aluminum Ladder (multi-po- sition) $40. Hand cot trolley (ad- justable) $40. Area rug 5'2"x7'6" $10. Air conditioner 10,000BTU $300. Sofa table $130. Call (905)725-8038 NEED HOME PHONE SERVICE? * No Credit * No Deposit * Everyone Qualifies $34.95 mo. CALL TELECREDIT 4ahookup 1-888-424-6658 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 MARCH BREAK SALE March 13 - 18th.9-5 p.m. Mon.-Thurs;. 9-9 Friday; 9-5 Saturday. 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 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. SOLID OAK/MARBLE chester- field table/claw feet, coffee/2 end tables; antique table, entertain- ment centre; Mennonite oak kitchen set; Topaz ring, large stone/2 diamonds; 6 pc. bedroom suite.905-579-9119. SATELLITE TV- NO MONTHLY BILLS: Pay Per View + Movies, Sports, Adult + More!. We also of- fer Installation + repair. NOW AC- CEPTING DONATIONS IN LIEU OF THE CORCORAN FAMILY. U-Neek Electronics, 226 Bloor Street E. Oshawa. (web:) www.uneekelectronics.com: Visit our store today! (905) 435-0202 SOFA/LOVE SEAT/CHAIR,hunt- er green (reclining)-$650., an- tique teachers desk with chair $70., corner desk with 2-filing cabinets, $25, after 6 (905)725- 8355 VENDORS WANTED at the Courtice Flea Market. 5,000- 6,000 people per weekend. Rent from $230 per month for indoor space. (Sign-ups by March 31st, will receive a free months rent!) Located 2 min. North of 401 be- tween Oshawa and Bowmanville. Call 905-436-1024 or visit us: www.courticefleamarket.com VHS MOVIES – 100+ assorted ti- tles - $3 each or 2 for $5 – whole box for $150 OBO. IKEA China cabinet – sliding glass doors – paid $200 – sell for $125 OBO. Please call 905-245-9822. WE BUY YOUR OLD GOLD: RINGLEADER FINE JEWEL- LERY 145 Kingston Rd., Ajax (McDonald's Plaza) 905- 426-7464, WE BUY YOUR OLD GOLD, ask for Phil. WILLING TO PAY Looking for a site to dump wet fill. Sand- stone/clay mix., $40.00 per dump. 705-357-1749 WANTED:pickup and cash for good clean working appliances, livingroom, dining room, bedroom and kitchen sets. Furniture pre- ferred in sets.(905)260-1123 A KOZY HEAT FIREWOOD,ex- cellent, very best quality hard- wood, guaranteed extra long time fully seasoned, (ready to burn), cut and split. Honest measure- ment. Free delivery. Dependable, quality service since 1975. (905)753-2246. FIREWOOD FOR SALE - call Gerry at 905-427-7243 or 416- 281-5455, $85/face cord. FIREWOOD,seasoned, hard- wood, dry. Delivery available. Call (905)986-5217 or cell (905)424- 9411 LAKERIDGE FARM FIRE- WOOD, The best quality wood, seasoned cut/split/ delivered. Call 905-424-1735. LAB adorable, yellow pup, fe- male, registered, raised at home, ready to go now. 905-344-7895. ADORABLE POMERANIAN puppies, super friendly & loving, hand raised, vet checked, first shots, $750 ready to go. For info call (905)434-8189 ADORABLE PUREBRED PUG puppies, 3 males, 1 female, ready to go mid April. lst shots. $850.00 Not registered.(905) 342-3225 AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD PUPS, one red mural, 2 blue murals, $475/ea. call 905-449- 3263 CKC REGISTERED German Shepherd puppies. World Class German import lines. Family raised, first shots, vet checked. Ta ttooed and guaranteed. Available now.705-786-0322. GERMAN SHEPHERD puppies, black females, 8 weeks old, regis- tered, microchipped, first needles, excellent termperment, (705)742- 0110 GOLDEN RETRIEVER pups, also Cairn Terrier puppies (To- to's), non-shedding, non-allergic, they love kids, home raised, first shots, dewormed. Call 905-355- 5420. YOU COULD HAVE your dog under control and listening in 2 short weeks. TSURO DOG TRAINING. www.tsurodogtraining.com 905- 797-2855. 1991 NISSAN MAXIMA,as is, $1000 o.b.o. Call Peter (905)725- 4282 1994 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS Supreme. 4 door, certified, 92,000kms, original. Car is per- fect. Asking $3200. (905)430- 3573 1996 FORD TAURUS, $2999. 1997 Monti Carlo, $2999. 1997 Ford Probe GT, $4490. 1997 Dodge Caravan, $2999. 1990 Ford F150 Ext. Cab, $3490. Others from $1699, Certified and E-tested. (Kelly & Sons, since 1976) (905)683-7301 or (905)424-9002. www.kellyandsonsauto.com 1996 SATURN SL COUP -2 dr., black with beige interior, auto, a/c. New snow tires and brakes. 170kms. As is. Asking $2999 firm. Great first car! Call 905-723- 8677 or 905-447-7277. 2001 CHEVY MALIBU LS,105K, auto., green w/beige leather, power everything, a/c, sun & moonroof, am/fm CD-Cassette, excellent condition, $8500. 905- 666-8762. 2003 CHEV MALIBU,certified, 4 door, 6 cyl, beige, automatic, loaded. Never seen snow or salt. 24,000 miles. $14,900 o.b.o. Call (905)720-2003 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! $ $ A & 1 AARON & LEO Scrap Cars & Trucks Wanted. Cash paid 7 days/week anytime. Pleas- es call 905-426-0357. $ $ ADAM & RON'S SCRAP cars, trucks, vans. Pay cash, free pick up 7 days/week (anytime) 905-424-3508. $ $75+ TOP DOLLARS - Ajax Auto Wreckers pays for vehi- cles. We buy all scrap metal, cop- per, aluminum, fridges, stoves, etc.905-686-1771; 416-896-7066 $$$$$ JOHNNY JUNKER Tops all cash for good cars and trucks or free removal for scrap cars and trucks. Speedy service. (905)655-4609 or (416)286-6156. 1 A - ALL SCRAP CARS,old cars & trucks wanted. Cash paid. Free pickup. Call Bob anytime (905)431-0407. A ABLE TO PAY Up to $5000 on cars & trucks Free Towing 24 hours, 7 days. (905)686-1899 (Pickering/Ajax) or (905)665-9279 (Oshawa/Whitby). CASH FOR CARS!We buy used vehicles. Vehicles must be in running condition. Call (905)427-2415 or come to 479 Bayly St. East, Ajax at MURAD AUTO SALES 1993 GMC SAFARI Van, 191,000kms, a bargain at $979. Can be viewed at 56 Citation Cres., Whitby (Thickson/Ross- land) Call Val (905)579-0307 93 MAZDA MVP,7 passenger,6 cyl. auto, dealer serviced, new brakes, exhaust, runs excellent, asking $2,000. Drive clean and will certify.(905)433-2521. EXCLUSIVELY YOURS Discover Durham's Most Reputable Agency Without the attitude Quality time is our motto Discretion Guaranteed! Serious inquiries only Open 12pm daily (905)725-2322 ASIAN LADIES Chinese, Japanese, Korean Pretty & Busty Open-minded, Good Service, Good Rate 24/7, Out Calls Only www.cuteorientals.ca 647-221-5858 Attractive Adorable Oriental Massage Pleasure, Open-Mind North Oshawa 905-429-2420 Central Ajax 905-619-9945 DIAMOND CUT BEAUTY Sexy, Sensual Lady Ava ilable for Granting Wishes & Making Your Dreams into Reality. Open 10am - ? (416) 419-6556 Independent In/Out PINK PEARL •Indulge! •Reveal! •Experience Pure Ecstasy! * In/out calls * Males/Females 905-550-1221 SHEMALE NYMPHO Looks 100% Amazing In/Out 905-436-9711 12 p.m. - 12 a.m. AJAX SPA Shiatsu Back Walking Deep & Relaxing FANTASTIC MASSAGE $35 with ad Credit Cards Accepted (905)231-0092 ARYIA French Maid Massage Fun & Relaxing 7am-6pm Monday-Sunday Cell 647-229-5353 PICKERING ANGELS ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Relaxing Massage VIP Rooms & Jacuzzi 905 Dillingham Rd.#3 (905)420-0320 pickeringangels.com RELAX & ENJOY An Aroma/Reflex Massage By Male Attendant 905-427-7989 A/P PAGE 30 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, March 10, 2006 www.durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, March 10, 2006 PAGE 31 A/Pdurhamregion.com VIEW ON-LINE AT....VIEW ON-LINE AT.... Opportunity is knocking, so open the door to these beautiful area homes this weekend!Opportunity is knocking, so open the door to these beautiful area homes this weekend! FRANK GOODRICK* & TAYLOR MEREDITH* Direct: 416-698-7955 Page: 416-699-9292 HALLMARK Realty Ltd. SAT. & SUN. MARCH 11 & 12, 2-4 P.M. 65 WESTACOTT CRES., AJAX (Rossland/Westney) NOTTI N G H A M www.frankandtaylor.com Gorgeous! This fi ve bedroom Tribute built home has a rare custom-designed open concept layout. Tasteful designer colours, an exceptional kitchen feauring granite and stainless steel. Oak hardwood fl oors, many $$$ in upgrades! 60’ premium lot backing onto a conservation area! $499,000. For pics, video and more visit: Contemporary 3 bdrm. bungalow in demand area of Ajax. Everything upgraded here, including the kitchen sink! Cabinets, hardware, soaker tub, faucets, extra large shower, ceramic fl oor, hardwood fl oors, 200 amp service, sec. system, R/I 3-pc. in bsmt., extra bdrm. in bsmt., cold cellar, laundry. master bdrm. has ensuite and walk-in closet. Lots more. SUNDAY MARCH 12, 2-4 P.M. 1 DOOLEY CRESCENT, AJAX$319,000RUTH WILLIAMSON* 416-495-2288Ter r equi t y Realty SUN. MARCH 12, 2 - 4 P.M. 97 MONK CRES., AJAX FLAVIAN HOWARD** 905 428-4557 AJAX BEAUTY! Fabulous open concept & floor plan with 9’ ceiling, updated kitchen, walkout to professionally landscaped yard with pond. Finished lower level family room, by builder. Skylite over stairs, inside garage access. Just move in & enjoy. www.flavianhoward.com NEW CHOICE Real Estate Inc. $30 9, 9 0 0 IAN BAXTER heather LOUISE A. SABINO* 905-683-1790 “Excelerating Excellence” Be sure to come and see what the homeowner has done to this wonderful home in sought after Liverpool neighbourhood! Grand foyer entrance w/vaulted ceilings; showroom fi nish in the LR/DR with dental mouldings, painted in designer fi nish colours, wainscotting, 3+1 spacious bdrms., huge and practical fam. rm. with w/o to lge. deck. Come and see it for yourself! Call Louise 905-683-1790. www.louisesabino.com SAT. MARCH 11, 2-4 P.M. 2006 LODGE ROAD, PICKERING Connect Realty Independently Owned & Operated$332,900HALLMARK Realty Ltd., Broker SUN. MARCH 12, 2-4 P.M. 17 CORNWALL DRIVE, AJAX$309,900Beautiful family home in a great neighbourhood. This elegant home offers many upgrades including a gorgeous new kitchen and main fl oor powder room. You will love the sunny, spacious family room, main fl oor laundry, ceramic tiles in all 3 baths and kitchen, California shutters, etc., etc., etc. A great house - don’t miss it! LINDA LOWRIE* 416-699-9292 Open Houses continued on Next Page JERRY REYN** 416-283-1819 IT’S TIME TO TREAT YOURSELF! $238,800 Beautiful 3 bedroom brick bungalow. Hardwood fl oors, 2 gas fps., gas fi red hot tub, sauna, 2 baths, 3 level decking, modern kitchen, quality vinyl/wood thermo casement windows, sep. ent. to fi n. bsmt. Call Jerry at 416-283-1819. ROUGE RIVER Realty Ltd. SUN. MARCH 12, 2-4 P.M. 911 GREENWOOD CRES., WHITBY John Boddy Springview. This great home backs onto greenspace. 3 bedrooms, 2nd fl oor library can be converted to 4th bedroom. Large eat-in kitchen, main fl oor family room, walkout from kitchen to large interlock patio. Must be seen. SATURDAY & SUNDAY MARCH 11 & 12, 2-4 P.M. 27 DARLEY, AJAX Prudential Achievers Realty, Broker$419,000REDUCEDJust reduced. Do not miss out on this open concept 3 bedroom home. Shows like a model home-clean, bright home. Finished basement with gas fi replace & offi ce. Large deck off of kitchen, interlock area for patio furniture. Don’t wait. Call today. 101 MONK, AJAX SATURDAY & SUNDAY MARCH 11 & 12, 1-4 P.M. An independently owned and operated affi liate of the Prudential Realtor Affi liates Inc. Call Debbie Dixon or Bill Papizzo 905-428-7677 www.fi nehomeexperts.com BILL PAPIZZO* DEBBIE DIXON* 905-428-7677 J O H N B O D D Y MICHAEL REIS ASSOCIATE BROKER 416 461-0925 A RARE OFFERING! Reno’d 3-bdrm. townhome in south Ajax. Warm & inviting main fl r. w/open concept design & beautiful reno’d kit. w/brkfst bar. Handy w/o from kit. to private deck... great for entertaining! Prof. fi n. bsmt w/ wainscotting & newer broadloom thru- out. Too many upgrades to mention, incl baths, windows, doors, fl oors, and a rare sep. entry from garage. Don’t miss out! For more information, pictures, & virtual tour, visit www.torontorealestateinfo.com. SATURDAY & SUNDAY MARCH 11 & 12, 1-3 P.M. 54 PARKER CRESCENT, AJAX$174,900CASE REALTY BILL McLEAN* 905-686-3330 905-831-3300 NO MAINTENANCE FEE! Large spacious three bedroom townhome at Harwood and Rossland, steps to schools and parks. Finished basement with a washroom. Great street and great value. Visit SELLINGWITHBILL.COM FIRST Realty Ltd. Broker www.sellingwithbill.com 57 TWIGG DRIVE, AJAX$214,900SUN. MARCH 12, 2-4 P.M. FOUR BEDROOMS! Beautiful spacious four bedroom home in South Pickering steps to the park, trails and lake. Gleaming hardwood fl oors, separate family room. Finished basement with 3-piece washroom, upgraded kitchen. Flexible closing. Visit SELLINGWITHBILL.COM 1436 PARKHAM CRES., PICKERING $264,900LAKESUN. MARCH 12, 2-4 P.M. SURINDER JUNEJA* 905-831-3300 EXPECT THE BEST! Very well kept detached 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 11 & 12, 2-4 P.M. 1636 MARSHCOURT DR., PICKERING Committed to Professionalism! ZSUZANNA PORTER* 905-683-1790 WARM, INVITING AND SPACIOUS - A SUPERB HOME! Much bigger than it looks! 4 very spacious bedrooms. Mrs. Clean lives here! The back yard is an entertainers delight! If you are looking for a great family home in a desired neighbourhood look no further. SUN. MARCH 12 2-4 P.M. 1457 SKYVIEW ST., OSHAWA Connect Realty Independently Owned & Operated$359,900 OUT THESE OPEN HOUSES 1636 Marshcourt Dr., PICKERING ............... Sat. 2-4 ❑ & ........................................... Sun. 2-4 ❑ 1457 Skyview St., OSHAWA ...................... Sun. 2-4 ❑ 1400 The Esplanade #206, PICKERING ........ Sun. 2-4 ❑ 342 Chickadee Ct., PICKERING ............... Sun. 12-2 ❑ 12 Jallan Dr., PICKERING VILLAGE ............ Sun. 3-5 ❑ 17 Cornwall Dr., AJAX ............................ Sun. 2-4 ❑ 2006 Lodge Rd., PICKERING .................... Sat. 2-4 ❑ 65 Westacott Cres., AJAX ........................ Sat. 2-4 ❑ & ........................................... Sun. 2-4 ❑ 911 Greenwood Cres., WHITBY ................. Sun. 2-4 ❑ 27 Darley, AJAX .................................... Sat. 2-4 ❑ & ........................................... Sun. 2-4 ❑ 101 Monk, AJAX ................................... Sat. 2-4 ❑ & ........................................... Sun. 2-4 ❑ 57 Twigg, AJAX ..................................... Sun. 2-4 ❑ 1436 Parkham Cres., PICKERING ............... Sun. 2-4 ❑ 54 Parker Cres., AJAX ............................ Sat. 1-3 ❑ & ........................................... Sun. 1-3 ❑ 97 Monk, AJAX ..................................... Sun. 2-4 ❑ 1 Dooley Cres., AJAX ............................. Sun. 2-4 ❑ ✓ This fantastic freehold townhome in West Pickering is loaded with extras and located on a very queit court! Won’t last at $239,888. See you at the open house Sunday... www.homes-condos4u.com SUN. MARCH 12, 12-2 P.M. 342 CHICKADEE COURT, PICKERINGWESTPICKERING www.homes-condos4u.com CHARLES D. FERREIRA** 905-619-2655 HomeLife Success Realty Inc. RAVINE LOT, BACKSPLIT! This gorgeous four level, 4 bedroom backsplit located on one of the nicest streets has been renovated and loaded with extras. Call today for your appointment to view...Charles Ferreira**. EX C L U S I V E TWO FANTASTIC PROPERTIES SUN. MARCH 12, 3-5 P.M. 12 JALLAN DRIVE, PICKERING VILLAGE SUNDAY, MARCH 12, 2 - 4 P.M. 1400 THE ESPLANADE #206 TRISH FRENCH* 905 428-6533 H-U-G-E CAREFREE TOWNHOME LIVING! Amazing Open Concept Townhome… Approx. 1800 Sq. Ft.! Huge “King-size” Master Suite plus 2 other bedrooms plus balcony O/looking Quiet Tree Lined Street. Great 24 Hr. Gatehouse Security! Steps to PTC Shopping, Park, Library, Rec Complex, Bus & “GO”. Call Trish 905-428-6533. ROUGE RIVER REALTY LTD.$208,000durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 32 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, March 10, 2006 VIEW ON-LINE AT....VIEW ON-LINE AT.... Opportunity is knocking, so open the door to these beautiful area homes this weekend!Opportunity is knocking, so open the door to these beautiful area homes this weekend! 8 HEMANS COURT, AJAX (Church St. & Delaney Dr.) SUN. MAR. 12, 2-4 P.M. Pickering Village Rarely offered Brookfi eld Excecutive townhouse with a detached 2 car garage. One of the few models that offer the 3rd fl oor loft. 3 bdrms. Approx. 1800 sq.ft. extensive landscaping with 2 sun decks & a pond in the courtyard style back yard. Beautifully decorated with many upgrades. Please come & see this outstanding home! $27 7, 5 0 0 Group Heritage Realty Inc. GAIL DUNLOP* 905-619-9500 SUNDAY, MARCH 12, 1-4 PM 2302 ABBOTT CRES., PICKERING LEE KEESO* 905 428-6533 Exclusive Pickering enclave. This 3 bedroom bungalow located in Buckingham Gates is loaded with extras. Over 2,000 sq. ft. on the main floor alone. The house features many upgrades from extensive hardwood & ceramic flooring to a spa like master bedroom ensuite. Cathedral ceiling & a gas fireplace adorn the main floor family room & adjoin the open concept eat in kitchen. The exterior features interlocking brick & landscaping & a fabulous inground pool. Call Lee today for your private viewing 905-428-6533. Rouge River Realty Ltd. NANCY GARDNER Broker 905-831-3300 Westney and Rossland • Great Gulf open concept upgraded home • Huge pie-shaped lot - 120 feet across the back - backing to open space • Nine foot ceilings • Sunken living and dining rooms • Better than new • Call Nancy Gardner for details. FIRST Realty Ltd. Broker SUN. MARCH 12, 2-4 P.M. 11 FREER CRES., AJAX$369,900IAN BAXTER heather Call STEVE FEARON* 905-683-5000 (RANGELINE AND SHOAL POINT) STUNNING CUSTOM EXECUTIVE “GRAND HOME” Just steps to the lake. Great open concept, 9 ft. ceilings, crown moulding, vaulted ceilings, 3 fi replaces. Also hardwood, ceramic, marble and granite fl oors, gourmet kitchen, gazebo covered 7 person hot tub, heated pool, fi nished games room, big 3 car garage. Listed at $709,000. SUNDAY, MARCH 12, 1-3 P.M. 495 MAPLE AVE., AJAX QUALITY ONE LTD. Broker SUN. MAR. 12, 2-4 PM www.durhamselecthomes.com TODD W. FITZGERALD*** 1-888 621-5009 Executive 2 storey John Boddy built home. All brick 4 bedroom family home. Large eat-in kitchen with walkout to huge two tier deck. Formal dining room, sunken living room with bay window. Partially finished basement with walkout to family sized yard. All appliances and window treatments. Thousands spent on landscaping, many extras, won’t last… Dir.: Hwy #2 - north on Elizabeth, east on Kearney, north on Kemp or follow signs. FAY HARVEY*** Town and Country (2006) REALTY LTD. 12 KEMP SUN. March 12, 1-3 P.M. 101 RAVENSCROFT ROAD, AJAX ROOM TO GROW Fabulous 4 bdrm. home in a great area offers approx. 2500 sq. ft. of living space, large formal liv. & din. rm., fam. size kit. w/W/O to park like setting backyard, large bdrms. with ample closet space. Call Tim McNevin 905-683-2100. TIM McNEVIN* 905-683-2100 416-298-8200 Percy Fulton Limited Open Houses continued on Next Page ELAINE COLEMAN* 905- 434-7777 1775 VALLEY FARM ROAD, UNIT #45, PICKERING Come visit this almost new townhouse condo that features a garage, open concept kitchen, dining and living room, terrace balcony, two full baths, mirrored closet doors in the master, skylight in third bedroom. Commuters delight, easy 401 and GO access. www.elainecoleman.com Ability Real Estate Ltd. $22 4, 9 0 0 SUNDAY, MARCH 12, 2-4 PM Rouge River Realty Ltd. BARRIE COX* 905-839-7449 SUN. MAR 12 2 - 4 P.M. SAT. MAR 11 2 - 4 P.M. THE WHOLE PACKAGE! • Located in prestigious Pickering area of custom built homes near Fairport & Glenanna • Victoria design “Karmann” built home • 50 ft. lot with very private back yard • Incredible open concept kitchen & family room to die for • Four walkouts • Central air conditioning • Media/fourth bedroom on second fl oor • Asking price $419,900 1.14 ACRES ON RAVINE! • Great Pickering location near Altona Rd. and Sheppard • Absolutely incredible ravine property, approximately 285 feet wide • Updated four level sidesplit including fi nished basement with in-law potential • Inground pool, sauna & sunken hot tub • Upgraded hardwood fl ooring • Oversized double garage plus carport and huge driveway • Asking $499,900 1780 ALTONA RD., PICKERING 1644 HEATHSIDE, PICKERING DIETMAR ARFF* 905 428-6533 SUNDAY MARCH 12, 2-4 P.M. 40 LINTON AVE., AJAX DESIRABLE PICKERING VILLAGE LOCATION $305,000Rouge River Realty Ltd. Bungalow on large lot 58x139.46 feet. New kitchen, bathroom, rec room floor (laminate), windows, large deck to garden facing West. Close to schools, transit, library, Golf Course. Ca ll D ie t m ar a t 9 05 -4 28 -6 53 3. ROBERT HULL* 905-619-9500 Group Heritage Realty Inc. 24 DELANEY DR., AJAX SUN., MARCH 12, 2-4 P.M. Fully detached 3 bedroom home with fi nished basement. This home includes a recently renovated kitchen, hardwood fl oors in living and dining rooms with a walkout to yard from dining room and a fi replace in the living room. Basement fi nished with rec room and 2 piece washroom. Huge fully fenced yard with large recently built deck. Close to schools, rec complex, transit and shopping. $23 4, 9 0 0 ARIS DIAMANDAS* 416-686-1500 Immaculate 14 ft. ceilings, renovated kitchen, pride of ownership. HUGE private backyard, minutes from 401. Mature trees in yard, private and very sunny home. Extras include: CAC, fi replace, attached garage, partially fi nished basement. Call today. LEADING EDGE Realty Inc. SAT. & SUN. MARCH 11 & 12, 2-4 P.M. 1760 SPRUCE HILL RD., PICKERING$355,000Lovely Freehold Townhouse In Heart of Pickering!!!! Two Storey, 3 Bdrm, 1400 sq ft, upper level Family rm with fi replace and Cathedral ceilings. Master bdrm. with walk-in closet and 4pc. Lots of upgrades . Finished walk- out Basement. All Appl’s incl. DEB CHAPMAN* 905-831-2273 CASE REALTY SATURDAY & SUNDAY March 11 & 12, 2-4 P.M. 1118 GLEN EDEN COURT, PICKERING DEBBIE BATSTRA* 905-666-1333 925 BAYLY ST., UNIT #97 PICKERING SAT., MARCH 11, 2-4 P.M. 1st Time Buyers! 3 bdrm condo townhouse in great family complex. 5 appliances incl. 2003 forced gas furnace & C/Air. Ceramic fl rs, hrdwd & updated main bath with soaker tub. Close to schools, rec centre, Frenchman’s Bay trails, shopping & GO. Minutes to 401.INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED $ 1 6 3 , 9 0 0 OUT THESE OPEN HOUSES 1760 Spruce Hill Rd., PICKERING ............... Sat. 2-4 ❑ & ........................................... Sun. 2-4 ❑ 1118 Glen Eden Ct., PICKERING ................. Sat. 2-4 ❑ & ........................................... Sun. 2-4 ❑ 477 Summerpark, PICKERING ................... Sat. 2-4 ❑ & ........................................... Sun. 2-4 ❑ 101 Ravenscroft Rd., AJAX ...................... Sun. 1-3 ❑ 925 Unit 97 Bayly St., PICKERING .............. Sat. 2-4 ❑ 12 Kemp, AJAX .................................... Sun. 2-4 ❑ 495 Maple Ave., AJAX ............................ Sun. 1-3 ❑ 8 Hemans Ct., AJAX .............................. Sun. 2-4 ❑ 1775 Valleyfarm Rd., PICKERING .............. Sun. 2-4 ❑ 1644 Heathside .................................... Sat. 2-4 ❑ 1780 Altona ......................................... Sun. 2-4 ❑ 24 Delaney Dr., AJAX ............................. Sun. 2-4 ❑ 40 Linton Ave., PICKERING VILLAGE ........... Sat. 2-4 ❑ & ........................................... Sun. 2-4 ❑ 11 Freer Cres., AJAX .............................. Sun. 2-4 ❑ 2302 Abbott, PICKERING ......................... Sun. 1-4 ❑ ✓ BRAD TATE* 905 831-2273 SATURDAY & SUNDAY March 11 & 12, 2-4 P.M. 477 SUMMERPARK, PICKERING$524,999CASE REALTY ALTONA FOREST BEAUTY Gorgeous executive home backing to the forest. 4 bedrooms, 2 family rooms, double sided gas fi replace, fantastic open concept layout, bet- ter than a model home. $524,999. THE NEWS ADVERTISER, March 10, 2006 PAGE 33 A/Pdurhamregion.com To Advertise in This FeatureTo Advertise in This Feature Call Your Real EstateCall Your Real Estate Advertising ConsultantAdvertising Consultant Today!Today! 905-683-5110905-683-5110 BY APPOINTMENT ONLYBY APPOINTMENT ONLY BY APPOINTMENT ONLY Newer Bungalow “Better Than New Save $$ On Uprades” Gorgeous Bungalow w/loft on cul-de-sac, over $60K in upgrades, all new hardwood flooring thru out,& granite in foyer, crown moldings, decorative columns, eat-in kitchen w/granite counters & glass backsplash, large breakfeast bar, walkout to landscaped backyard, backs onto private greenbelt, finished basement with bedroom, 3-piece bath, living/dining area & rec. room, pie shaped lot 142 ft. deep. Shows like model home, over 3000 sf. of finished area. WILL ORLANDO* 416-289-3333 REALTRON REALTY INC. BROKER $52 5, 0 0 0 ELVIRA LAROCQUE* 905-683-2100 PERCY FULTON $274, 9 0 0 UPDATED AND READY TO MOVE IN ! Three bedrooms, three baths. Master w/ full ensuite & walk-in closet. Large country Kitchen. Professionally fi nished Recreation Room in basement. Recent upgrades include new furnace, windows, pergo fl ooring. 35’x12 Deck overlooks landscaped yard w/above ground pool for summer entertaining. Call Elvira today to arrange a personal viewing SOPHIE FRATTURA Associate Broker 416-526-1157 EXCELLENCE Realty Inc., Broker NORTH PICKERING $424,900 Ravine lot, gorgeous park-like setting with 3 walkouts. 1994 built John Boddy 5-level backsplit 2800 sq. ft. Features spacious kitchen overlooking street level family room with fireplace plus walkout, 4 bedrooms converted to 3, double french doors to living room. Skylight over stairwell, new roof. Mr. and Mrs. Clean live here. www.sophiefrattura.com Independently Owned and Operated$424,900BU I L T 1 9 9 4 Classic Realty Inc. TRACY MACLEAN 905-430-9000 Excellent location. Great family neighborhood. 2 storey, 3 bedroom home with separate family room. Living room has walkout to fully fenced yard. Partially fi nished basement. Fridge stove, dishwasher, washer & dryer included. Very clean with neutral decor. Close to schools, shopping, public tranist & major highways. Shows a 10+. Just move in. For more information call Tracy MacLean* 905-430-9000. 2214 WILDWOOD CRES., PICKERING $286, 6 0 0 group heritage realty inc. AIDAN MURPHY* 905-619-9500 PAT CLARK* 905-619-9500 AN ABSOLUTE GEM Finished top to bottom, Three bdrms., garage, fam. rm. & more. Immaculate & beautifully renovated. COME & SEE BOTH SAT. MAR. 11, 2-4 P.M. LEGAL BASEMENT APT. Three bedrooms. Totally renovated from roof to basement. Income or in- law potential. 16 DURHAM ST. AJAX $ 2 3 4 , 9 0 0 $218 , 900 group heritage realty inc. 2 GREAT OPEN HOUSES IN SAME GREAT NEIGHBOURHOOD SAT. MAR. 11, 2-4 PM 34 TUDOR AVE., AJAX SAT. MAR. 11, 2-4 PM VIEW ON-LINE AT....VIEW ON-LINE AT.... OUT THESE OPEN HOUSES 34 Tudor, AJAX .................................... 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Dinners only. 1/2 PriceChildren (5-12yrs) Eat For When accompanied by 2 regular paying adults.* TUESDAY NIGHT SENIORS NIGHT! $9.95(AGE 60+)per person durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 34 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, March 10, 2006 557 Kingston Rd., Pickering 905-420-9000 www.pickering.toyota.ca PICKERING SUPERSTORE T OYOTA WE ARE HERE HWY. 2 WHITESBROCKWESTNEYHARWOODSALEM401 Wayne Turner General Manager Richard Behnke Gen Sales Manager Peter Kowal Asst Sales Manager James Cho Sales Consultant Clive Harrison Sales Consultant John Lee Sales Consultant Alan Zheng Sales Consultant Paul Ostinelli Sales Consultant Michelle Mehew Sales Co-ordinator Sam Esaad Sales Consultant Leo Chan Sales Consultant Blair Stewart Business Manager Martin Aide Business Manager Gary Abraham Sales Consultant TheThe BigBig StoreStore RightRight BesideBeside thethe 401401 † Financing plans from Toyota Financial Services. O.A.C. Representative finance example for Sienna CE (ZA30CPA) with MSRP of $30,800: at 1.9% APR for 36 months. C.O.B. is $930.12 for a total obligation of $31,730.12. Freight and P.D.E. ($1,310), license, insurance and applicable taxes extra. All rights are reserved. These are limited time offers. Please see us for complete details. †† Based on 2006 Fuel Consumption Guide ratings published by Natural Resources Canada. PICKERING TOYOTA CONSTRUCTION SALECONSTRUCTION SALE RATES AS LOW AS 1.9 % PURCHASE FINANCING FOR 36 MONTHS ON SELECTED VEHICLES.† APRMOST FUEL- EFFICIENT Don’t miss our in-store specials! OVER 60 USED CARS pickering.toyota.capickering.toyota.ca CAREFUL, some people see red, and go a little crazy. THE NEWS ADVERTISER, March 10, 2006 PAGE 35 A/Pdurhamregion.com Prices are plus licence, taxes and admin. Valid on publication day only. †DaimlerChrysler Canada will waive remaining monthly payments on leases expiring on or before Sept. 30, 2006, kilometres are pro rated. $0 down, 90 days no payments on 2004 and newer 84 mo. @ 8.15%, 2003 and earlier 72 mos @ 8.15%. 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