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Boaters plucked from frigid Lake Ontario Pickering couple calls 911 after seeing canoe capsize By Danielle Milley Staff Writer PICKERING — Two Scarbor- ough men have Norm Scudellari to thank for saving them from Lake Ontario’s frigid waters Tues- day evening. Mr. Scudellari and his wife Beryl were at home around 6:30 p.m. when they saw two men end up in the water a few hundred feet offshore near Frenchman’s Bay. Their home on Beachpoint Prom- enade looks out onto the water. “I just happened to look outside the window and saw the canoe capsized in the water,” he said. He called 911 and then headed outside to wait for emergency of- ficials to arrive. “We could see the lads push- ing their canoe over to where the marker buoy was and they climbed on top,” Mr. Scudellari said. The fire department was the first to arrive followed by police and EMS. The Durham Regional Police helicopter was sent and officers commandeered a boat to rescue the men, who were cling- ing to the buoy. “We could hear them yelling for help,” Mr. Scudellari said. He figures they were awaiting rescue Pickering girl met man over Internet By Jeff Mitchell Staff Writer DURHAM — A grade school teacher who posed as a teenager to lure and sexually assault a child has been sentenced to three years in prison. Phillip Fernandez relied on the anonymity of the Internet to gain the trust of his victim, a 12-year-old girl who believed he was a teen- ager, Superior Court Justice Hugh McLean said in passing sentence We dnesday morning in Whitby. “The accused fooled her into be- lieving he was 19 years old,” the judge said. “He knew sexual inter- course with such an individual was wrong.” Mr. Fernandez, 40, was convicted following a trial in February. The jury heard the Grade 4 teacher at St. Marguerite d’Youville Catholic School in Whitby corresponded with the girl via computer, posing as a 19-year-old and convincing her to meet him. When the Pickering girl met the man she was disap- pointed to find he was much older than she’d thought, the judge said in reviewing evidence heard at trial. Mr. Fernandez took the girl to his mother’s house and had sex with her on several occasions, the jury heard. He was arrested in October of 2003. He was immediately sus- pended from teaching and has since been fired by the Durham Catholic District School Board. Ju stice McLean rejected a de- fence call for a term of house arrest, agreeing with a Crown argument that jail time would be appropri- ate to express denunciation of the sexual activity. “Clearly there has been a pro- found effect on the victim in this case,” the judge said. “(Mr. Fernandez) set up a sce- nario where he could victimize (the girl).” FUN BUBBLES OVER A.J. Groen/ News Advertiser photo PICKERING — Valerie McIntyre blows bubbles for son Jack to focus on during babytalk at the Pickering Public Library’s Petticoat Creek branch recently. Babytalk uses games and songs to help young children learn. Pen time for teacher who lured child B R U C EBRUCE B I S S E L LBISSELL 201 Bayly St. W., Ajax, Ontario: (between Westney and Harwood) BB U I C KBUICK P O N T I A CPONTIAC LTD .LTD. 683-6561 www.bissellbuick.com Plus lic., taxes, freight & admin. fee 2006PontiacSolstice Scorching Appearance Enticing Style $25,695from 177 HP 2.4L Ecotec engine, 18” aluminum wheels WHILE THEY LAST! now in our showroom $25,695 The Great Paper Boat Race! Steam Up & Opening @ Pickering Museum Village Sunday, May 28 Noon to 4:30 pm 905.683.8401 cityofpickering.com/museum Auf Wiedersehen, sucka. The GTI Mk V. Pre-tuned in Deutschland. Pickering Volkswagen Inc. 503 Kingston Rd. 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The Scudellaris stayed outside to watch the men get rescued. “We stayed until we saw ev- erything was OK,” he said. “The rescue service did a great job.” The two men, aged 49 and 51, were taken to Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital for treat- ment of minor hypothermia. Coming Soon... Something new for your Community ✦ They from page 1 By Danielle Milley Staff Writer PICKERING — Pickering has lucked out once again and will re- ceive infrastructure money from the upper levels of government. Projects approved in Intake 2 of the Canada-Ontario Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund (COMR- IF) were announced April 21 and in- clude Pickering’s plan to reconstruct the Sandy Beach Road bridge. The governments of Canada and Ontario will each invest up to $333,333 in the project, with the City contributing the balance of the total eligible project cost of up to $1 million. (The federal contribu- tion is contingent on the successful completion of an environmental as- sessment). “We’re very pleased,” said Mayor Dave Ryan. “It is our understanding they had 339 applications and only 88 were accepted.” Pickering is only one of two ap- plications accepted from Durham municipalities; Brock was the other. The City had been waiting for months to hear if the project would be approved as the application deadline was Sept. 30. Pickering is going to remove and replace the existing bridge on Sandy Beach Road south of Parkham Cres- cent. The new structure will meet current design standards and work will include improvements to the local site and guiderails, as well as environmental enhancements. Without the application approval, the work would have been put on hold. “We wouldn’t have been able to move forward as quickly as pos- sible,” Mayor Ryan said. “It is posi- tive because it will allow for a larger opening to help alleviate upstream flooding on Krosno Creek.” The new bridge will also allow for a wider deck to better accommodate transit vehicles. COMRIF is a five-year, $900-mil- lion initiative that responds to local needs through infrastructure up- grades to provide clean, safe drink- ing water, better sewage systems, improved waste management pro- cesses, safer local roads and bridges, and other health and safety priori- ties. Green infrastructure is COMR- IF’s top priority, with 55 per cent of funding for projects involving water quality, sustainable communities, climate change and innovation. 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It employed just 120 people as of October. “We’re very excited to be expanding in Durham and we know we’re going to be satisfied here,” said Allyson Caskie, Minacs spokeswom- an. This year the company is celebrating 25 years in busi- ness –- and 25 years in Dur- ham –- and Ms. Caskie said this announcement is them kind of “reaffirming our vows with Durham Region.” Minacs began in 1981 in the Oshawa home of found- er and chief executive officer Elaine Minacs and it now has locations around the world and employs 2,500 people. The Pickering loca- tion opened 10 years ago and is now on Sandstone Manor. It is a customer relation- ship management (CRM) services company that de- signs, delivers and manages customized multimedia contact centre solutions. It offers inbound services, such as technical support, outbound services, such as loyalty programs, and call centre solutions for its cli- ents. Ms. Caskie said the jobs stem from an existing finan- cial services client giving Minacs a new contract. The full-time permanent posi- tions range from customer service representatives to team leaders and managers. “We are hiring a full gamut of positions,” she said. Pickering Mayor Dave Ryan welcomed the news. “We are very happy,” he said. “We’re very proud that Minacs chose to locate in Pickering and that they’re expanding is good news for them and for Pickering.” Over his term as mayor, he’s made it a priority to at- tract businesses and jobs to the municipality to help make Pickering a place to live, play and work. “It’s been one of our prime objectives to provide more jobs in the community so (residents) don’t have to travel as far,” Mayor Ryan said. Tracy Paterson, president of the Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade, was also pleased to hear new jobs are coming to the area. “It’s just wonderful to have new business come to the city, especially one that hires 500 people,” she said. “It’s in keeping with the City’s eco- nomic strategy of one job for every two residents. This is good news.” Ms. Paterson said this speaks to what Ajax and Pickering have to offer busi- nesses. “It shows how highly busi- nesses think of the skills of local residents,” Ms. Pater- son said. Ms. Caskie said they have great faith in what the peo- ple of Durham have to offer. “We know that we can do this,” she said. “We know we can hire 500 wonderful em- ployees.” For more information, visit www.minacs.com. 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(905) 420-7665 3 DAYS LEFT! 3 DAYS LEFT! durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 4 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, April 28, 2006 By Crystal Crimi Staff Writer DURHAM — If they don’t get a contract by May 8, Dur- ham’s public supply teachers are walking off the job. Unable to reach a contract agreement with the Dur- ham District School Board, members of the Elementary Te achers’ Federation of On- tario occasional teachers’ local began working to rule Monday and will go on strike within two weeks if they don’t get a deal. “We’re not asking for any- thing more than other locals have,” said Ingrid Thompson, president of the Durham local. “We’re not asking for any- thing more, but we will not settle for anything less.” The Durham local has been in negotiations for a new contract since the fall of 2005. Ms. Thompson said the local is looking for improved salaries, benefits, first crack at long-term and permanent teacher positions, and time- table improvements. So far, 28 of 31 boards in Ontario have reached a deal, said Ms. Thompson. Regarding the salary in- crease occasional teachers are seeking, Ms. Thompson said she would not divulge the percentage sought. She said Durham wants to be in the same wage range as teachers at other boards, adding Durham occasional teachers receive significantly less than their peers. Last week, the two sides had a 24-hour negotiation session. Discussions resume May 1. “I was surprised they felt the need to implement sanc- tions,” said Sally McIlveen, the Durham District School Board’s employee relations superintendent. “I do feel very hopeful we’ll be able to solve it next week.” Following the last bargain- ing session, she was under the impression the two sides had narrowed the issues down. Ms. McIlveen said she thinks what the board is pre- pared to offer the teachers is competitive with other boards. “We have some concerns about their requests, just as they have concerns about ours,” said Ms. McIlveen. When the sides get back to the table she said she hopes the local is ready to bargain. If no agreement is reached, the board has plans in place for dealing with labour dis- putes, with the main one being to avoid the impact on students, said Ms. McIlveen. Mercedes-Benz DURHAM THANK YOU SALE ON NOW through SATURDAY APRIL 29TH We ’re saying THANK YOU to our Durham region customers for making us “Canada’s fastest growing Mercedes-Benz Dealership”. 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VON Durham visiting program staff and board members are holding a Victorian Tea Party to cel- ebrate the 25 anniversary of the organization’s vol- unteer visiting program. Guests are invited out Tuesday, May 16 from 2 to 5 p.m. to Carruthers’ Creek Golf Centre, 650 Lakeridge Rd. The celebration also coincides with national VON week. To RSVP or for more information, call Joanne Smith-Walker at 905-571- 3151 ext. 238 before May 3. Tea time for VON silver anniversary durhamregion.comP PAGE 6 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, April 28, 2006 EDITORIAL NEWS ADVERTISER Metroland Durham Region Media Group Tim Whittaker, Publisher Joanne Burghardt, Editor-in-Chief To ny Doyle, Managing Editor Duncan Fletcher, Director of Advertising Andrea McFater, Retail Advertising Manager Eddie Kolodziejcak, Classified Advertising Abe Fakhourie, Distribution Manager Lillian Hook, Office Manager Cheryl Haines, Composing Manager Janice O’Neil, Composing Manager [ Contact us ]-- News/Sales 905-683-5110; Clas- sifieds 905-683-0707; Distribution 905-683-5117; News Fax 905-683- 0386; General Fax 905-683-7363; E-mail tdoyle@durhamregion.com; Mailing Address; 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax, Ont. L1S 2H5 [ About Us ]-- The News Advertiser is one of the Metroland Printing, Publishing and Distributing group of newspapers. The News Advertiser is a member of the Ajax & Pickering Board of Tr ade, Ontario Community Newspa- per Assoc., Canadian Community Newspaper Assoc., and the Cana- dian Circulations Audit Board. Also a member of the Ontario Press Council, 2 Carlton St., Suite 1706, To r onto, M5B 1J3, an independent organization that addresses reader complaints about member news- papers.The publisher reserves the right to classify or refuse any adver- tisement. Credit for advertisement limited to space price error occu- pies. Editorial and Advertising con- tent of the News Advertiser is copy- righted. Unauthorized reproduction is prohibited. Publications Mail Sales Agreement Number 1332791. [ Letters Policy ]-- We welcome letters that include name, city of residence and phone numbers for verification. Writers are generally limited to 200 words and one submission in 30 days. We decline announcements, poetry, open letters, consumer complaints, congratulations and thank you notes. The editor reserves the right to edit copy for length, style and clarity. Opinions expressed by letter writers are not necessarily those of the News Advertiser. Due to the vol- ume of letters, not all will be printed. Fax: 905-683-0386; e-mail: tdoyle@ durhamregion.com. The newspaper contacts only those whose submis- sions have been chosen for publica- tion. EDITORIALS & OPINIONS infodurhamregion.com Without the support of our troops, the country would regress Never mind the flag flap, the death of four Canadian soldiers in Af- ghanistan recently has raised questions about our military involvement in that country. The Canadian Armed Forces did not naively set off on its mission to Kandahar. It knew, and told the public, that this was a dangerous mission and there would likely be fatalities. Regrettably, more Canadians will prob- ably die in the coming months. The former rulers of Afghanistan, the Taliban, and others, want us out, and believe the more Canadians they kill the more likely our government will pull its troops from Afghanistan. It’s a logical assumption. Afghanistan is a country that has re- sisted foreign invaders for a long time, so the Taliban and others find a lot of sympa- thetic ears when they press their case, ma- nipulating the truth (‘it’s a war on Islam’ etc.) for their own purposes. That’s why the Canadian mission was tough from the start. Despite our good intentions, we’re outsiders, and Afghanis historically have had no reason to trust outsiders. Some ask why we’re there in the first place. Others say, we wouldn’t be in Af- ghanistan if the United States was not. The latter is true for the most part. Perhaps a brief recap is in order. Al-Qaeda, with millions of dollars in bribe money, thanks to its leader, Osama Bin Laden, made Afghanistan its home base. From this base, terrorists from all over the world came to train, including those who attacked the United States on Sept. 11, 2001. Predictably, the United States responded by waging a war on ter- rorism, scattering the Taliban, etc. Canada is a U.S. ally in this war. Re- member, 24 Canadians died in Al-Qaeda’s attack on the U.S., in addition to citizens of many other countries. We’re an ally in the war on terrorism, but not in the war in Iraq. Wars are not like they used to be. Armies or naval or air forces used to slug it out. In this war, the enemy blends in to the general populace to avoid detection and being destroyed. So why are we in Afghanistan? The Taliban and Al-Qaeda are still there. The government there is weak and not in control of the entire country. If Canada and other foreign countries were to leave, years of work in fighting the Taliban and helping the government establish itself would have been a waste of time. The deaths of Canadian, American and other soldiers there would have been for nothing, and human rights abuses would flourish. Mike Ruta’s column appears every third Friday. E-mail mruta@durhamregion. com. Canada has mission in Afghanistan Mike Ruta staff editor To ronto needs to deal with its own waste problem Shouldn’t look to others to address issue T he City of Toronto’s recent visits to Ajax and Pickering weren’t a complete waste. After all, when officials headed back west along Hwy. 401, there should have been absolutely no doubt about where our two communities stand on Toronto’s in- quiries about a possible organic waste facility being set up here, or even near here. The big city to the west was told ‘no thank you’ over and over again. To ronto is examining sites not only within its own boundaries, but also outside them, as it tries to find the appropriate spot for the facility. Officials were surveying the lay of the land here, so to speak, with the visits here last week. In particular, they were discussing the Brock South site adjacent to the Greenwood Conservation Area in north Ajax. It owns two other sites in Pickering as well. Politicians in both communities, Ajax in particular, delivered a stinging message that the interest was unwel- come. To ronto, like many other communities across the GTA, sees the writing on the wall. The days of shipping garbage to Michigan are numbered and most communities are now scrambling to secure their long-term future. And with increased green bin and recyclable programs, the need for compost facilities is going to jump too. But it’s easy to see why politicians here are objecting to To ronto’s overtures. After years of indecision, Durham is finally making concrete steps toward greater waste diver- sion and solving its waste problems. A compost facility is nearing completion in Pickering, and by this summer all eight regional municipalities will finally have green bin collection, enhanced blue box pickup, and dramatically reduced garbage collection. Those measures tie in nicely with Durham and York re- gions’ ongoing work to identify a long-term viable solution for residual waste in the two communities. Ajax, Pickering and Durham as a whole are looking and acting within to solve our garbage issues. To ronto would best be served by taking the same ap- proach or it will spend plenty of time being met by chilly receptions across the GTA. LETTER TO THE EDITOR COMRA’s a great deal To the editor: Re: Region pours out water rescue funding, April 21. Consider the important fact that COMRA and similar volunteer organizations are the deal of the century. If you designated say, 10 full-time DRPS officers to replace the 40 volunteers COMRA currently has on 24/7 staff, I would guess the cost to be something like $847,000 annually ($70k salary + 21 per cent cost of employment x 10 men and women). COMRA’s $40,000 request to the Region is a no-brainer - make it 50! Jim Snow Oshawa Public can have its say at meetings By Erin Hatfield Staff Writer DURHAM — The Region is continuing down the road to better managing its waste with a consultant’s conclu- sion that energy-from-waste technology is the best ap- proach to dealing with Dur- ham’s garbage. “The alternative with the most advantages and the least disadvantages is ther- mal treatment,” Dave Merri- man said. Mr. Merriman, a consul- tant with MacViro, explained there are many different types of thermal treatments. The regions of Durham and York are participating in a joint study to find a better way of managing the garbage left behind after recycling and composting. MacViro, the regions’ proj- ect consultant, recently pre- sented an overview of the EA progress to the joint waste management committee and its conclusion on a preferred alternative system based on the results of public infor- mation sessions. It decided the preferred alternative for managing residual waste should be energy-producing, thermal treatment. The public is invited to have its say on the results of the process at public in- formation sessions May 9 to 11 in Ajax, Cannington, and Bowmanville. On May 30, a final report will be presented to the joint committee, in- cluding comments from the information sessions and public delegations regarding the consultant’s conclusion. “The final decision, as- suming they make a decision, will be put before (regional councils) at their June coun- cil meetings,” Mr. Merriman said. The public meetings begin at 7 p.m. In Ajax the session is Thursday, May 11, at the Ajax Community Centre — HMS Banquet Hall South; 75 Cen- tennial Rd. 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A L I C E C O O P E R A L I C E C O O P E R ALICE COOPER W i t h S p e c i a l With Special G u e s t Guest H E L I X HELIX We d ne s d a y, M ay 1 0, 2 0 0 6 Wednesday, May 10, 2006 O s h a w a C i v i c A u di t o r i u m Oshawa Civic Auditorium T i c k et s Av a i l a b l e a t T i c k et m a s t e r Tickets Available at Ticketmaster C a l l t o C h a r g e : (9 0 5 ) 4 3 3 -9 4 9 4 Call to Charge: (905) 433-9494 w w w.t i ck e t m as t e r.c a www.ticketmaster.ca THE NEWS ADVERTISER, April 28, 2006 PAGE 7 A/Pdurhamregion.com Thermal treatment best for Durham waste, says regional consultant durhamregion.com Just one more way to get your news thanks to your friends at the Metroland Durham Region Media Group Retiring conservation teacher enjoyed students the most By Brandon Walker Special to the News Advertiser CLAREMONT — For 26 years Barb Stafford’s smiling face has welcomed students from across Durham Region and beyond to the Claremont Conser- vation Field Centre. For students living in big cities, the centre is often the first chance to ex- perience a forest, a stream and wild animals, offering a hands-on opportu- nity to learn about the wonders of the environment. Ms. Stafford, who taught more than 100,000 children over her career, re- tired at the end of March and says she’s going to miss the students the most. Friends and family wished her well during a party on April 21 at the centre. “I’m going to miss getting the kids to do things they never thought they’d do and the look of surprise on their faces once they’ve done it,” Ms. Stafford ad- mitted. She recalled one girl at an art-and- nature camp who was afraid to touch everything. “We were doing a contest to see which group could catch more crayfish and when this little girl got out there she kept whispering to herself, ‘I’m not touching anything, I’m not touching anything’,” she recalled. “We spent an hour and a half catching fish and I can still see her face when we were done; she didn’t want to come out. ‘No, we’re going to win. I gotta get five more cray- fish.’ And she was picking them up by hand.” She enjoyed watching kids make new friends and not wanting to leave the centre. Although Ms. Stafford started off as a teacher in York Region, she left on ma- ternity leave and never found her way back to an indoor classroom. Instead, she started working at the Claremont centre part-time on weekends with her husband and eventually it became permanent. “This is probably where I was meant to be,” she said. “Although the one thing I regret is not having the same core group of kids all year long. I would’ve liked to have watched their progress.” The Claremont centre is a cedar log cabin that was built in 1969 on a 160- hectare lot near Duffins Creek. Stu- dents from seven to 19 years of age stay from two-and-a-half to five days and learn about forestry, aquatic and terrestrial biology, physical geography, ecology and basic survival training. In the winter, students also have the opportunity to participate in cross- country skiing and snowshoeing. Groups generally leave the centre with a better understanding of com- munity and as a stronger team. Phil Joiner, the education co-ordina- tor at the centre for the last 15 years, said Ms. Stafford has an amazing abil- ity to connect with kids. “She’s very knowledgeable on all sorts of things. It’s always nice to have someone pull you down to Earth once and a while,” he said. Carey Gurden, groundskeeper at the centre for the last four years, said Ms. Stafford was the first person to ap- proach him. “She keeps everyone in line and when you’re around Barb you always learn something,” he said. Mr. Gurden said Ms. Stafford has endless patience with children. “She really gets the environmental conservation message across. The kids leave with a different attitude about nature and they have fun. Even at 60 years old, most kids couldn’t keep up with her,” he said. To settle into retirement, Ms. Staf- ford and husband Keith plan on taking a trip to England this summer. 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Registration is $100 per team, which includes lunch provided by Kelsey’s. To register or for more information, call 905-436-1046 or visit www.on.lung. ca. Show some pull in Pickering next month FOLLOW ALL OUR BLOGGERS: Visit durhamregion.typepad.com durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, APRIL 28, 2006 PAGE 11 A/P This is the third and final instalment in a series of stories looking at the rap- idly changing automobile industry. B uilt in 1908, the first vehicle to come out of Oshawa was con- sidered to be at the height of sophistication and design, laying the groundwork for an industry that re- lies heavily on constant evolution and change. Now as the automotive industry prepares to celebrate its 100th anni- versary, innovation still plays a cen- tral role in not only the development of the vehicle, but also the methods used to build it. From product design to manufacturing practices, the focus on innovation and technology keeps changing the way the industry does business. Chris Johnsen, an industry ana- lyst with Deloitte, says the greatest change to come from the develop- ment of more sophisticated produc- tion methods is the shift in control. Auto manufacturers are no longer in control of trends in the auto indus- try. He says, “Consumers are now in control.” To day’s car buyer has more choice than ever. By the end of the decade, it is expected that the North American market will be flooded with 300 name- plates, up from 215 in 2002. Consum- ers are demanding better, faster, more fuel-efficient vehicles -- and all at the lowest cost possible. Mr. Johnsen says the auto manu- facturers who want to survive have to sit up and listen to what consumers want. G one are the days of the mass mar- ket, where a few cars were able to satisfy the needs of many, he says. As technology enables manufacturers to design and build vehicles faster than ever, the market has been carved up into smaller and smaller consumer niches, each of which has very spe- cific needs. “Consumers have more choice now and are able to use their power to se- lect products from a growing number of nameplates. Those (vehicle manu- facturers) who want to survive have to adapt to the fickle needs of the marketplace,” Mr. Johnsen said. Tom O’Dell knows all too well how fickle the consumer market can be. As the technology planning man- ager for General Motors Canada, Mr. O’Dell has to assess the needs of the Canadian marketplace and make sure current technology meets those de- mands. Faced with declining market share in North America and an increasingly discerning consumer base around the globe, General Motors is aggressively working to advance its technologi- cal capabilities. Its current project, OnStar, is now entering its seventh year and is growing more advanced with each redesign -- now offering automatic vehicle checkups e-mailed right to the consumer’s in box. “This technology is very popular,” Mr. O’Dell says. But in recent years, nothing has had a greater impact on the indus- try than consumer concerns about fuel efficiency. Amongst auto mak- ers, it has been a race to develop the technology that will satisfy consumer demands for a low-emission, high- performance vehicle. Mr. O’Dell says the challenge lies in the paradox of this particular con- sumer demand: while buyers want to go green, they are not ready to sacri- fice other comforts. When General Motors first made the commitment to introduce its elec- tric vehicle, the EV1, into the public market in 1996, they found little sup- port among consumers. “We made that commitment be- cause advocacy groups and govern- mental agencies were calling for ac- tion on zero emission vehicles, so we built one and had it available,” he said. “And what we found was that there was no customer pull. Govern- ment agencies and advocacy groups were far out ahead of the market- place.” The current upswing in crude oil prices -- which translate to increas- ingly higher prices at the fuel pumps -- have consumers crying for another chance. They want not only fuel effi- ciency, but vehicles that rely on other energy sources. “What the customer wants to see is a green vehicle at a price point they can afford that does not put them in a situation where they are looking for fuel or they have to plug in their ve- hicle or have other inconveniences,” Mr. O’Dell said. The future will mean greater in- vestment into an infrastructure where fuel sources as ethanol, biodiesel, and electric power, will be as easy to attain as pulling into the corner gas station. For now, hybrids -- which combine fuel and electric power -- are the name of the game and the race is on to see who can win consumer loyalty with an affordable and well-designed hybrid. Japanese auto makers are ahead of the curve, with Honda hav- ing offered the first two-door hybrid and Toyota following close behind with a four-door sedan. But others are catching up. General Motors is set to launch its Saturn Vue green line hybrid for under $30,000 in late sum- mer. As the vehicle becomes more so- phisticated, as designers become more reliant on technological gad- gets, and as consumers begin de- manding greater flexibility in design, what will this mean for the men and women working in this changing in- dustry? Chris Huxley, professor of history at Trent University in Peterborough, has been studying the changing au- tomotive workforce for several years. He says the focus on technology will mean a smaller, more specialized workforce, but his concern is with the intensification of labour. “People may not be doing the same manual labour, but the intensity of labour -- how fast and how consistent it is -- has increased,” he said. Demand for a niche-oriented mar- ket will also mean car plants will outsource more labour, moving the workforce from inside the large as- sembly plants to smaller specialized parts manufacturers. “In the future, if fewer workers are employed in assembly, you will find as many or more workers employed in the parts sector,” he said. Dennis DesRosiers, a leading in- dustry analyst, sums it up by saying that the workforce will have to adapt and become more intellectual. “Vehicles are going to be made with the six inches between our ears, not the might and brawn of our arms and legs,” he said. Design, innovation and technology What’s next for the auto industry? By Izabela Jaroszynski An industry in transition Photo supplied by General Motors GM employees work on a part of one of the vehicles at the car assembly plant in Oshawa. To view this news series in its entirety, visit keywordsearch: autoindustry2006 Rosemary Speirs has drawn attention to need for more women in politics By Danielle Milley Staff Writer PICKERING — Rosemary Speirs is passionate about giving women an equal voice. The Pickering resident is a former journalist, environmentalist and chairwoman of Equal Voice. She can now add Toronto YWCA Women of Distinction award nominee to her resume. Her nomination stems from her creation of the national multi-par- tisan organization Equal Voice in 2001. The action committee’s objec- tive is to get more women elected at all levels of government in Canada. Women’s issues have always been an area of interest to Ms. Speirs. They were further sparked when, as a student at the University of To ronto, influential feminist Betty Friedan, author of the ‘Feminine Mystique,’ came to speak. “It was quite inspiring to hear her,” she said. Throughout her journalism ca- reer, including stints as both the Queen’s Park and Ottawa bureau chief at the Toronto Star, Ms. Speirs noticed politics was dominated by men — both in elected office and in the press gallery. Not one to sit by and do nothing, she became involved with the Committee for 94, a group that aimed to have half the House of Commons filled with women by 1994, and then formed Equal Voice upon her retirement. “A bunch of us were concerned that the women’s movement seemed to be calmed,” she said. “We thought at this time we shouldn’t be creating lobbies to ask government for things, we should be joining the halls of power.” Does she think there is any merit to the argument that there aren’t many women running because they don’t want to be involved in poli- tics? “No, I think women aren’t being encouraged to run. I don’t tend to blame the victim,” she said. “If the doors are open and women are as- sured they have an equal oppor- tunity then they’re willing to run. I think it’s silly to say women don’t want to have a say in how their country is governed.” However, Ms. Speirs has never had an interest in running for elect- ed office herself. “I was a journalist all my life,” she said. “I’m used to being an observer.” Although the number of women elected today isn’t much different than in 2001, Ms. Speirs says people seem to be more aware of the issue. It is her leadership and ability to create that awareness that inspired other women to want to recognize Ms. Speirs’ achievements. Kathleen Freeman, a member of Equal Voice, submitted Ms. Speirs’ nomination for Women of Distinc- tion honours. “I believe the issue of female rep- resentation in Canada’s parliament and legislature is important,” she said. “(Ms. Speirs) has done a re- markable job in raising awareness about the low representation we have.” Although Ms. Freeman doesn’t know Ms. Speirs on a personal level, she is impressed by her achieve- ments as a journalist and describes her as a hard-working individual who “will do everything she can to promote a cause.” Former MPP Janet Ecker con- tributed a letter to the nomination package. “Rosemary has a wonder- ful ability to lead without any of the ‘I’m important ego things’ that some people have,” she said. The two first met when Ms. Speirs was a reporter and Ms. Ecker was working for former premier Bill Davis. Ms. Ecker describes her as very bright and intelligent, and said she could be a very tough political journalist. “A t the same time, there was a human component to the people she dealt with; people didn’t often see that side,” she said. Those who support her nomina- tion said she doesn’t do what she does for recognition, but rather her goal is to get things accomplished. “Rosemary is the kind of person who will not blow her own horn. She is the kind of person who I think the woman of distinction award is designed for,” Ms. Ecker said. “This is our way of saying, ‘Rosemary, you’ve made a difference and you deserve to be recognized for this’.” Ms. Speirs is flattered to be nomi- nated. “Anything that raises the profile of Equal Voice is a good thing as far as I’m concerned,” she said. Women’s issues aren’t the only thing Ms. Speirs is passionate about. She is also an environmental activ- ist who is the vice-president of the Ontario Federation of Naturalists. Growing up with Dr. J. 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Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo Rosemary Speirs has a lengthy list of accomplishments to her credit. Among her achievements, the retired journalist is the founder of Equal Voice, an Ontario Nature member and Ms. Speirs is a Governor General’s Award recipient. A distinct impression durhamregion.comP PAGE 12 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, April 28, 2006 Read up at durhamregion.com Breakfast programs give kids a much needed kickstart By Crystal Crimi Staff Writer PICKERING — Each weekday morning, a room in Altona Forest Public School transforms into a mini restaurant where everything on the menu is healthy and free. With students lined up at a table filled with toasts, juice, fruit cups and egg burritos, Altona volunteers dish out breakfast to hungry students Monday to Fri- day as part of the school’s child nutrition program. ”They come in because a lot of them don’t have the food at home,” said Laurie Lazure, co-ordinator of the program. Behind her, volunteers beat eggs and set out dishes and cooking utensils in preparation for the morning rush. Breakfast is only served from 7:55 to 8:10 a.m. “So it’s very quick and very hectic,” said Ms. La- zure. The Pickering school has 100 students signed up for its breakfast program and is home to just one of the 78 nutrition programs run throughout Durham Region. Rayana Hussain, age 10, is one of the program’s regulars. She comes every morning because she doesn’t have breakfast before coming to school. “Everyday they have different things and the things are really good,” said Rayana. The school was one of the beneficiaries of the Ministry of Children and Youth Services’ increased support for nutrition programs. Aisha Malik, co-ordinator of Durham’s Child Nu- trition Project, said in the 2004-05 school year, the Region of Durham allocated $75,000 to school nutri- tion programs. For the 2005-06 school year, the min- istry provided $157,828 as well as one-time funding of $106,752 for equipment and supplies. The lead agency for Durham’s Child Nutrition Program is the Peterborough Family Resource Centre. In Decem- ber 2005, the Region also provided $87,000 to be al- located to school nutrition programs in June 2006 by the Durham’s Child Nutrition Project’s applications committee. At Altona, the increased ministry funding helped provide a freezer, more toasters, cups and utensils. Before the new equipment came, volunteers had to rush to load and unload dishwashers due to the limited amount of dishes, said Ms. Lazure. They also couldn’t make toast as quick or buy and freeze as much food in bulk to save money. Ms. Lazure said she spends about $100 a week on groceries. For 2005-06, the school received $3,545.30 for its nutrition program as well as $800 in gift vouchers for grocery stores. Altona’s breakfast program allows anyone, regard- less of their economic situation, to participate as long as they have parental permission. “I’m not hungry when I wake up so I can come here and they usually have my favourite food, egg and cheese wrap,” said Michael Lyne, 10. Ms. Lazure said teachers notice the difference a healthy breakfast makes. “They stay awake more; they learn more,” said Ms. Lazure. “And the kids love coming here, it’s a social thing,” she said. Ms. Malik said by the end of December 2005, 1,045,591 meals had been provided through the school nutrition programs, which currently serve over 11,000 students. THE NEWS ADVERTISER, April 28, 2006 PAGE 13 A/Pdurhamregion.com Feeding minds, fuelling the day Mike Pochwat/ News Advertiser photos Altona Forest Public School is busy early each morning, with 100 students registered for its breakfast program. Above, Ali Baloch gets a cup of fruit, while, inset, Mahdi Saleh preferred the egg wrap. 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NOTICE OF PESTICIDE USE Between May and October, 2006, the Regional Municipality of Durham, Durham District School Board, and the Ontario Ministry of Transportation will be conducting larviciding programs under the authority of Durham Region's Medical Officer of Health to control larval mosquitoes in order to prevent their development into vectors of West Nile virus. The pellet and/or briquet formulation of the larvicide methoprene, (Altosid, Registration No.21809 and No.27694 under the Pest Control Products Act, Canada) or the water soluble pouch formulation of the larvicide Bacillus sphaericus (VectoLex Registration No. 28009 under the Pest Control Products Act, Canada) will be placed into catch basins of storm drains in areas across the Regional Municipality of Durham. The granular formulation of the larvicide Bacillus thuringiensis subspecies israelensis, (Aquabac 200g, Registration No.26863 under the Pest Control Products Act, Canada) or the granular formulations of the larvicide Bacillus sphaericus (Vectolex, Registration No. 28007 and No. 28008 under the Pest Control Products Act, Canada) will be placed in temporary pools of standing water, ditches, and storm water retention ponds in areas throughout the Regional Municipality of Durham. All larvicide will be applied by Ontario Ministry of the Environment licensed applicators or trained technicians. For more information on the locations and dates of treatment, please call for: Regional and municipal property: Durham Region Health Department at 1-888-777-9613 ext. 2188 or visit www.region.durham.on.ca Durham District School Board property: 905-666-6408 Ontario Ministry of Transportation property: 1-416-235-5462 collect calls accepted HEALTH DEPARTMENT DURHAM REGION durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 14 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, April 28, 2006 Merle Robillard/ News Advertiser photo Scoot, Samantha AJAX — Amanda Woolley, a 12-year-old student at Carruther’s Creek Public School, rounds a pylon while racing Samantha Bertrand in the Scooterboard Race event dur- ing the school’s Earth Day celebrations last week. In addition to picking up litter, the school decided to have fun events to represent environmental issues, in this case con- serving energy by using leg-power instead of gasoline. durhamregion.com Just one more way to get your news thanks to your friends at the Metroland Durham Region Media Group WEEKLY Blue Box Recycling Collection WEEKLY Green Bin Composting Collection BI-WEEKLY Garbage Collection For more information contact the Region of Durham Works Department at 905-579-5264 or 1-800-667-5671 or visit our web site at www.region.durham.on.ca/waste Starting July 2006!Starting July 2006! !Weekly Blue Box recycling collection !Weekly Green Bin food waste composting collection !Bi-weekly garbage collection, limit of 4 garbage bags !Up to 2 bulky items on your bi-weekly garbage collection day !Seasonal leaf & yard waste collection !Check your waste calendar for details NEW in PICKERING Waste Collection Services We need your ideas on how to solve our communities’ garbage issues. For details regarding Public Information & Delegations Sessions, please visit www.durhamyorkwaste.ca or call 1-800-372-1102 ext. 3731 Tuesday May 9, 2006 Cannington Community Centre 91 Elliot Street Township of Brock Wednesday May 10, 2006 Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex North Hall 2440 King Street West Municipality of Clarington Thursday May 11, 2006 Ajax Community Centre HMS Banquet Hall South 75 Centennial Road Town of Ajax Join us and voice your opinion Public Information Sessions will be held from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., with a formal presentation to begin at 7:30 p.m. Public Delegations will be received on Wednesday May 17, 2006. Please register for your delegation before Friday May 12, 2006 by contacting: BARB BOFFEY at (905) 668-7711, ext 3731 We invite everyone to come out and discuss your thoughts on the Durham/York Residual Waste Study and the results of the systems evaluation process so far. Where will your garbage go? 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W. (at Linton Avenue) in Pickering Village. Hours are today, noon to 9 p.m., Sat- urday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Many of the exhibiting artists will be on hand. Admission is free and refreshments are available in the tea room. SALE: St. Martin’s Anglican Church, 1201 St. Martin’s Dr., holds a new-to- you sale from 7 to 8:30 p.m. featuring clothing, toys and books, and a white elephant table. Call 905-839-4257. 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 SATURDAY, APRIL 29 YOUTH ACHIEVEMENT: The Durham Tamil Association presents the Youth Achievement Award ceremony and annual dinner dance at 6 p.m. at the Petticoat Creek Community Centre. Tickets are $50. Call 905-428-7007 or e-mail info@durhamtamils.com. The centre is at 470 Kingston Rd. (west of Whites Road) in Pickering. NATURALISTS: The Pickering Natural- ists head to Thickson’s Woods and Second Marsh at 8:30 a.m. Meet John Stirrat on the roadway that runs east from Thickson Road, north of the lake- front to see early migrant birds in the woods, meadow and marsh; then go east to Second Marsh. Bring a lunch, f ield guides and binoculars. Call John 416-284-7724. PRIDE IN PICKERING: From 9 a.m. to noon the Frenchman’s Bay project and Ontario Power Generation are planting trees in Alex Robertson Park. All volun- teers are invited to make a difference. To r egister, call 905-420-4660 ext. 2212. SIMULCAST: The Christian Life Centre, 1030 Ravenscroft Rd., invites guests to watch Rick Warren, author of ‘The Pur- pose Driven Life’, answer the question, ‘What on Earth am I here for?’ at 9:30 a.m. Visitors receive a free copy of Mr. Warren’s book and there will be coffee and muffins. Call Renee at 905-686-1411. FISH MUSICAL: The KIDDS ministry at Westney Heights Baptist church, 1201 Ravenscroft Rd., is preforming the free family musical, Fish Tales, at 6:30 p.m. Call 905-686-7782. BRIDGE: Pickering Village Seniors Club plays at the seniors centre, 29 Linton Av e., every Saturday beginning at 7 p.m. and every Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to noon. All seniors are welcome. Call Toni at 905-683-1659. BAZAAR: The Ajax Seniors’ Friendship Club holds its spring bazaar from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 46 Exeter Rd., Ajax. Baking, crafts, plants, books, white elephant, tea room, chance table, and raffle. Call 905-426-7605. MONDAY, MAY 1 BRIDGE: The Ajax Seniors’ Friendship Club plays every Monday at 1 p.m. and Wednesday at 1:15 p.m. at the St. Andrew’s Community Centre, 46 Exeter Dr. in Ajax. Newcomers should arrive early. Call Jean at 905-619-2626. COMMUNITY WORKSHOP: Durham Family Court Clinic hosts a free three- hour workshop on ‘Reducing the Risk of Internet Luring and Sexual Exploitation of Children,’ presented by psycholo- gist Dr. Peter Marshall. Workshops are designed for parents, caregivers, grandparents, and other concerned adults. No registration is required. Visit www.dfcc.org. PARKINSON: The Durham Region Chapter of the Parkinson Society meets at 7 p.m. at St. Mark’s United Church, Colborne and Centre streets, Whitby. The topic is share-care, your experience with Parkinson’s medica- tion. Call 1-866-264-3345. AJAX RUG HOOKERS: The group holds its monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the St. Andrew’s Friendship Centre, 46 Exeter Rd. Ajax. All are welcome. Call Grace Tanfara at 905-426-3491. TUESDAY, MAY 2 BUILDING YOUR BUSINESS: Business Network International High Achievers meet Tuesdays from 7 to 8:30 a.m. for networking and breakfast. The meet- ings are at Gallantry’s Restaurant in the Pickering Town Centre. Visitors are welcome but need to reserve a seat by calling Jeff at 905-426-8861. Use the outside restaurant entrance at the south end of the mall. 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 com- munity under the motto ‘Service Above Self.’ New member inquiries are wel- come. The club holds breakfast meet- ings Tuesdays 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. 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. Guests are members of the Whitby Jubilee Choir. This is the club’s last meeting before Sept. 5. Call 905-428-8711 (Shirley), 905-683-7799 (Louise). WEDNESDAY, MAY 3 WHIST: The Ajax Seniors’ Friendship Club meets to play at the St. Andrew’s Community Centre, 46 Exeter Dr., in Ajax. The games start at 1:15 p.m. Newcomers should arrive early. Call Eleanor at 905-427-8785. SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE: The Pickering Christian School, 162 Rossland Rd. E., Ajax, is holding tours from 9 to 10 a.m. Registration is needed. Call Lorie at 905-427-3120 ext. 24 or e-mail at lhartshorn@pickeringcs.ca. HEAD INJURY: The Head Injury As- sociation of Durham Region holds its Connections: Ajax-Pickering support group from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Games Room of the Ajax Community Centre, 75 Centennial Rd., Ajax. Games, cards, conversation. 905-723-2732. SENIOR: The Rouge Hill Seniors hold events every Wednesday at the Pet- ticoat Creek Community Centre, 470 Kingston Rd. Darts are at 10 a.m. and carpet bowling is at 1 p.m., beginners are welcome. There is a brown bag lunch at noon and everyone is wel- come. OSTEOPOROSIS SUPPORT GROUP: Group meets at St. Paul’s United Church, 65 Kings Cres., Ajax, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Guest speaker Karen Bar- rett, an osteoporosis fitness instructor, discusses the benefits of exercises. Call Odette at 905 831-4471. SCHOOL PLAY: Students and staff at Carruther’s Creek Public School, 1 Greenhalf Dr., Ajax, present ‘Much Too Much Music Awards’ from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The community is welcome and refreshments will be available during intermission. THURSDAY, MAY 4 SENIOR: The Rouge Hill Seniors hosts a brown bag lunch at noon with the monthly meeting to follow at 1 p.m. at the Petticoat Creek Community Centre, 470 Kingston Rd. BRIDGE: Pickering Village Seniors Club plays at the seniors centre, 29 Linton Ave., every Saturday beginning at 7 p.m. and every Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to noon. All seniors are welcome. Call Toni at 905-683-1659. 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He’s served as chairman for his parish and the Durham Region Share Life campaigns, and been an ac- tive member of the community and the Knights of Columbus for 52 years. Grant Andrews, the board’s former director of education, received an award as well in recognition of his extraordi- nary leadership, service and commit- ment to Catholic education in Ontario. In 2003, Mr. Grant retired after 34 years with the board, but has continued to support OCSTA initiatives. Over the past three years he has au- thored the annual OCSTA financial brief and currently participates as a vol- unteer for its working group on funding. He is also an honorary member and past-president of the Ontario Catholic School Business Officials’ Association. Joe Corey COMMUNITY NEWS AT DURHAMREGION.COM $162 million includes money to address space constraints By Crystal Crimi Staff Writer DURHAM — To meet univer- sity space requirements, 19 por- tables are included in Durham’s post-secondary institution bud- gets. The University of Ontario In- stitute of Technology and Dur- ham College boards of directors recently approved the 2006/07 budgets, totalling $162 million. It includes tuition increases and temporary space solutions. “We need a lot of space,” said Craig Loverock, assistant vice- president of finance and strategy at UOIT, dur- ing an April 19 presenta- tion to the board. A ccording to operating budget as- sumptions, 200 addi- tional seats are required through renovations to the college, and 1,350 will be provided to the university, in part by leasing 19 self-contained portables and a portable lecture hall, at a cost of about $500,000 annually. UOIT president Gary Polonsky said the school chose portables instead of space in downtown Oshawa so students could be close to campus services. Some other operating budget assumptions include 6,082 full- time students at Durham College and 3,800 at UOIT, 12 college and 35 university faculty ap- pointments, and a five per cent increase in tuition revenues for DC and 4.5 per cent for the UOIT. Other factors are the Quality Im- provement Funds Grant, with $3 million for DC and $1 million for UOIT. In the overall budget, changes have been made to the method- ology to better reflect the differ- ence between the college, UOIT and the cost for campus services, said Mr. Loverock. The report lists a $45-million budget for Durham College, $31 million for UOIT and $86 million for campus services. “I feel more and more comfort- able about what I’m seeing,” said college president Leah Myers, at her first board meeting since as- suming her new position. Ms. Myers said the new methodology will allow those involved to bet- ter understand savings on the college side. According to a 2006/07 bud- get overview, Durham College receives more than $38.5 million in grants, about $17 million for tuition, and more than $6 mil- lion from other funding sources, while contributing more than $16 million to campus services. Its expenses include almost $40 million for salaries and benefits, more than $5 million for operat- ing costs and $315,000 for oper- ating capital. “We believe there is a total risk in Durham College’s budget of about $2 million,” said Mr. Lov- erock. Potential solutions for short- falls that could arise include de- laying classroom and accessibil- ity renovations, academic budget cuts and more. Making up the university’s revenue is $26 million from grants, almost $20 million from tuition, and $163,400 from other sources. It contributes more than $15 million to campus services. Expenses include about $24 mil- lion for teacher salaries and ben- efits, more than $6 million for operating costs and $300,000 for operating capital. 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Speaking to the Rotary Club of Oshawa on Monday, David Pater- son said that although 2005 was the equivalent to the “perfect storm” for General Motors, the company’s fu- ture is promising. “We are getting into a position to surprise many people,” he said. The company is currently imple- menting its four-point turnaround plan, which includes an acceleration in cost reduction as well as a renewed focus on design and delivery of ve- hicles. Mr. Paterson says the plan is work- ing, pointing to GM’s preliminary first quarter results, which although still in the red, show a remarkable improvement over the first quarter results of 2005. He highlighted the company’s technological innovations, such as OnStar and fuel-efficient vehicles, as its strongest pull. Allaying fears that the Oshawa plants might not have a future in GM’s new structure, Mr. Paterson said the Oshawa Autoplex has always been a leader in technology and will continue to play a vital role in the company’s future. Although the company has made some recent investment into the Os- hawa plants, future security lies in it being transformed into a flexible manufacturing facility, a decision that is still up in the air. Mr. Paterson, however, thanked Oshawa Mayor John Gray and Dur- ham Region chairman Roger Ander- son for their work in getting regional tax relief for the large industrial class, a move that he says will make the Oshawa Autoplex even more attrac- tive for future product allocation and ensure that money will be invested in a flex facility. “We are all now pulling together to attract that beautiful car to Oshawa,” he said, referring to the Camaro con- cept car that is widely anticipated to be the next new car GM will build. News of which plant will be select- ed to build the new car is expected in the next few months. In the meantime, Mr. Paterson pre- dicts calmer waters for 2006 and be- yond. “This is a comeback story and I as- sure you the best chapters are yet to come.” Chance led Pickering team to robotics finals By Crystal Crimi Staff Writer DURHAM — When it comes to FIRST Robotics, Dunbarton High School was in the right place at the right time. A little luck helped the Pickering school’s team move from a 23rd-place finish to silver medallists at the greater Toronto regional FIRST Robotics competi- tion, held at the Hershey Centre in Mississauga re- cently. “We were in the right place at the right time,” said Mona Mousa, the Dunbar- ton team’s safety captain. “It was amazing, words can’t describe it. You don’t know how great it feels until you finally get there.” During the competition, Dunbarton was chosen as the backup for one of the finalist teams, which ended up needing to call on them when their robot broke. The competition requires youth to build robots from a kit of parts in a six-week time frame and in accor- dance with a set of rules. The robot kit was about $6,000, which students raised through sponsors, including businesses and parents. “The challenge was basi- cally like a robotics basket- ball game,” said Ms. Mousa. Seventy-four teams com- peted, including Port Perry High School, J. Clarke Rich- ardson Collegiate in Ajax, Trafalgar Castle School in Whitby, Ajax High School and Courtice Secondary School. Since January, the Dun- barton team met often to plan and construct their robot. It was also one of the Durham teams that Ontario Power Generation Nuclear worked with to provide em- ployee mentors and spon- sorship. Along with Ms. Mousa, members of the Dunbar- ton team include Dadrian Hinds, Jeremy Trevoe, Kacey Mason-Collins, Michelle Lee, Rohan Karamandi, Dan Wallace, Johan Harjo- no, Neil Sokol, Robin Pugh, David Schofield, Grant Bus- tard, Cameron Morenz and Cameron Tetford. 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Mr. Holland wants munic- ipalities to be valued. “Municipalities are the en- gines of our economy and if they are not successful then ultimately as a nation we won’t be successful,” he said. Municipalities in the re- gion need to come together to advocate for Durham so it can get its fair share, which it isn’t getting now, he said. “There has not been a rec- ognition of the growth that has occurred in our area,” he said. Ward 2 City Councillor Doug Dickerson asked for Mr. Holland’s support in getting federal funds to help with the waterfront. The waterfront was a key issue for Mr. Holland when he was a Pickering councillor and he expressed his contin- ued support. He suggested Durham should make a regional pri- ority list to present a unified front to get federal support. Mr. Holland also brought news about the airport and the peer review of the Greater To ronto Airports Authority’s plan. “The minister (of trans- port) has been open to the idea of having public consul- tation... 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A self-taught artist, Pas- coe has enhanced her tech- niques by participating in workshops with a variety of renowned artists in Can- ada, the U.S. and Europe. She has been painting for 24 years and has exhib- ited and sold her work at the McLean Community Centre, Scarborough Civic Centre. Toronto City Hall, the Latcham Gallery, the McMichael Gallery, The Hummingbird Centre, The Robert McLaughlin Gallery and numerous other loca- tions throughout Ontario. Her work is in private and corporate collections in the U.S., Japan, Hong Kong, Eu- rope and Australia. Pascoe is a member of the PineRidge Arts Coun- cil, the Central Ontario and East Central Ontario art as- sociations, the Art Guild of Scarborough, the Markham Group of Artists, the Don Valley Art Club, the Vodka Painters of Canada and the To ronto Watercolour Soci- ety. She was honoured with a signature membership in the Toronto Watercolour Society (TWS) in addition to numerous awards in a variety of juried shows throughout Ontario. She is an enthusiastic ‘En Plein Air Painter’ as many any of her works are paint- ed on location, where she tries to capture not only the mood of the day but also her inner feelings toward the beauty of the landscape, sea and town that make it a unique moment in time and place. Most of Pascoe’s paint- ings are inspired by her travels to Europe, northern Ontario, New England, and the west and east coasts of Canada. The weekend is the cul- mination of six years of painting, featuring land- scapes, street scenes, hous- es, flowers and abstracts from her travels. All are welcome. The show is at 1862 Wood- view Ave., at Pine Grove Av- enue, near the intersection of Altona Road and Stroud’s Lane. The hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on April 29 and 30. For more information, call Pascoe or Wakenhut at 905-509-5224. THE NEWS ADVERTISER, April 28, 2006 PAGE 27 A/P $8495 † plus tax SPRING TIRE EVENT Uniroyal®Tiger Paw®Freedom™P195/70R14. 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As well, three featured vocal soloists, soprano Ra- chael Jewell, tenor Adam Bishop, and baritone Fa- ther Paul Massell are per- forming with the orches- tra. The concert is Saturday, May 6 at 7:30 p.m. at the performing arts centre at J. Clarke Richardson Colle- giate/Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School. The cost is $10 for adults, $7 for seniors and students and $3 for children under 12. Tickets are available at Dickson Printing in Ajax and at the door. For more information, call Olga Siblock at 905- 579-7245 or e-mail olga. m.siblock@rogers.com. durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 28 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, April 28, 2006 SPORTS sportsdurhamregion.com 11 Harwood Ave S Ajax Tel: 905-686-5554 FREE SALAD OF YOUR CHOICE WHEN YOU BRING IN THIS AD OFFER VALID FOR DINE-IN ONLY Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo Putting their best feet forward PICKERING — Port Perry High School Rebels’ Lindsay Smale, left, engages in a spirited battle for the ball with Dun- barton High School Spartans’ Alora Popow during Lake Ontario Secondary School Athletics (LOSSA) senior girls’ soc- cer action at Dunbarton on Wednesday afternoon. Malfunction mars big day for Timmers By Al Rivett Sports Editor PICKERING — It wasn’t the most auspicious debut in a race series, but all-in-all, it was a learning expe- rience for a young Pickering driver. Darryl Timmers received his first opportunity to race in the Grand- Am Cup series at Virginia Inter- national Raceway in Danville, last weekend, but finished well back. After starting from the 32nd spot in the 83-car field, the 20-year-old moved through the pack until pull- ing into fifth place when disaster struck. A fuel pump malfunction ended any thoughts of making a run at the leaders. “I came into (the pit area) to change it, but it took five laps to get back on the track,” says Timmers of the problems with his Nissan Sentra Spec ‘V’. It was his inaugural race in the Sport Touring Class of the Grand Am series. Despite the setback and finish- ing 71st, Timmers was nonetheless heartened that he was able to stay competitive for most of the race, which was a 200-mile event with a three-hour time limit. “I was disappointed, but it was a good experience,” he says. “At least I know I can run with them for a while.” Timmers has been racing most of his life, spending nine years behind the wheel of a go-kart, before getting a taste of car racing in 2005. Last year, he competed in the Race On- tario series at Mosport International Speedway in Clarington, where he finished no worse than third in five races, including one victory. His success in that series put Tim- mers on the fast track toward driving in the Grand-Am Cup series, get- ting support from Mazdee’s Perfor- mance in Pickering, but he needs more sponsors to keep him on the track through the rest of this sum- mer. Ti mmers notes family and friends provided financial support to fulfil his dream of driving in the series, although he passed on the first two events held at the famed Daytona International Speedway in Florida. He did, however, attend Daytona for a race weekend in January, describ- ing the experience as “spectacular”. Ti mmers won’t be at the next se- ries stop, in Leguna Seca, California, but is making plans to race at Lime Rock Park in Lime Rock, Connecti- cut from May 26 to 29. He also hopes to race in two Canadian dates, at Mont Tremblant and Trois Rivieres, Que. later in the summer. Ajax Attack ove rrun with rookies at camp By Al Rivett Sports Editor AJAX — Ajax Attack junior ‘A’ hockey club management hopes last week’s rookie camp is a good omen for the coming Ontario Provincial Junior ‘A’ Hockey League season. The Attack hosted a three-day camp, from April 21 to 23 at the Ajax Community Centre, with more than 100 first-year players in attendance. The players were divided into four teams, with games and workouts staged throughout the weekend. The camp was so chock-a-block full, says Attack head coach Carey Durant, that some 40 players were turned away. “It was awesome,” says Durant of the camp, the first under the Attack banner. “It was probably the best in Ajax (junior hockey) history.” The well-attended camp was in stark contrast to a year ago, when the Attack went without a rookie camp and an exhibition season as the team was sold to owner Rob- ert Stein late last summer, meaning only scant weeks remained until the team opened training camp. The lack of preparation time showed, as the team finished with only five wins and well out of a playoff berth during the 2005-06 season. This year, Durant notes the camp attracted not only quantity, but quality, as he was impressed with the skill level on display, especially from a large Durham Region con- tingent. Durant says there were ap- proximately 50 players from Dur- ham Region -- of those, about 30 were from Ajax or Pickering. “I talked to a lot of the kids from Ajax and they all want to play in their home town,” says Durant. Fifty players were invited back for another session yesterday at Whitby’s Iroquois Park Sports Cen- tre. About 25 of those players are expected to receive an invitation to attend the Attack’s main camp in late August. All told, Durant predicts five or six players at the rookie camp will likely make the club out of training camp for the 2006-07 season. To have a solid nucleus of tal- ented rookies heading into this year’s training camp puts the club light years ahead of last year’s club, says Durant. He also expects to aug- ment the rookies with a number of experienced players he’s hoping to sign for training camp. 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Durham’s Tier 1 team of Kaitlin Bishop, Shannon Blaney, Mea- gan Caulfield, Katrina Clissold, of Ajax, Lindsay Evelyn, Sarah Masters and Taylor Summers earned the silver medal. The Tier 2 squad of Carly By- berg, Lindsay Dawson, Frances- ca DiPietro, of Ajax, Emily Harris, Annie Hodgins, Kayla Hunt, of Pickering, Ashley Kumarsingh, of Ajax, Stephanie Lawson and Ashtyn Nauffts placed sixth. The Tier 3 team of Alycia Halyk, Hannah Koke, of Pickering, Brooke Manson, of Ajax, Carly McCagherty, Rachel Nickerson, Alexandra Opydo, Amber Steele, Stephanie Geller and Ali Young, of Pickering, took fourth place. In Tier 1 figures competition, Heather Clarke took first place in a field of 21 competitors. In Tier 2 (12-and-under) figures, Nauffts had a fifth-place finish. In Tier 4 (13-and-under) figures, Geller finished first, while Young placed third (14-and-over). Geller and Young’s first-place finish in Tier 4 duet qualifies the duo to compete at the 2006 Ontario-Quebec Cup on April 29 and 30 at Centennial Pool in Burlington. In the Tier Masters team event, Durham Synchro’s masters team placed second. In solo, Rebecca Jasper placed first, and Joy Simon was close behind with the silver. In duet competition, the Dur- ham masters also fared extreme- ly well, with Kirsten Mills and Te ri Pearce winning gold, Shan- non Savage and Vanessa Reeve earning silver, and Joy Simon and Rebecca Jasper finishing fourth. Durham Synchro is one of the largest synchronized swimming clubs in Ontario. 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BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND MARKETING: Pickering billing company needs marketing specialist for development in the Philippines. B.A in Marketing or B.Admin. 5 years in mark. & brand management. Proficient in English / Filipino. $30K Travel required. Fax: 905-839-9198 by 04-28-06. BUSY SEASON Summer has ar- rived and we need people to fill openings from office to ware- house. $450-$600 to start. Don't wait, call now! 905-420-1040, ask for Amy BUSY TAXI COMPANY in Oshawa needs good drivers with clean abstract for day and night shifts. call (905)571-7951 ask for Dave. CUSTOMER SERVICE oriented people w/vehicle required for ear- ly morning delivery of Toronto Star newspaper in Oshawa, Port Perry, Uxbridge, Bowmanville. 7 days/week. (905)438-1170. CUSTOMER SERVICE Repre- sentative.Desk Job Position. Monday-Friday 10am-3pm $9+/hr cash.Call Chad at 905-442-4249. DO YOU HAVE 10 hours per week that you would like to make productive? Work from home earning $3000+ per month. Call 416-284-4493 or visit website: www.miniofficeoutlets.com/stacey DRIVERS WANTED for Blue Line Ta xis. Part-time shifts available. Please call Roy at 905-440-2011 or (905) 439-1111. EXPERIENCED LANDSCAPE LABOURERS - $12 to $20/hr. 6am until 6pm, 6 days a week. Claremont. Must have car. John Brouwer Landscaping. Call 905- 686-3869. FIRST CHOICE HAIRCUTTERS Full time Assistant Manager re- quired for busy Whitby location. Guaranteed wage, profit sharing and Manager's bonus. Benefit package, paid vacation, equip- ment supplied. Call Cyndi 905- 427-1656. Also part-time stylists positions available in Oshawa. Call Juliet 905-434-4994 FREE Telephone Service FREEDOM PHONE LINES Regardless of Credit No Deposit Required LOWEST PRICE Call now & receive 1 month FREE 1-866-884-7464 FULL TIME / PART TIME positions. Ajax. Cashier/ Stock. Busy fast paced frozen food out- let. Must have Retail/ merchan- dising/customer service & sales experience and be able to work all shifts. Fax resume to: 905- 683-2655. GROWING RETAIL COMPANY now hiring full time, loss preven- tion. Fax resume to 905-404- 6837 attention Amanda. HANDS-ON MANAGER wanted for frozen food outlet opening in Peterborough. Strong leadership, customer service and organiza- tional skills a must. Training for approx. 12 wks. in Oshawa with travel allowance a possibility. Fax resume to: 905-683-2655. HANDY MAN required for Bowmanville area. Please call (905)683-7498 LIGHT INDUSTRIAL - Apply in person to 1614 Dundas St. E., Suite 203. Whitby (Dundas / Thickson) on Monday to Thurs- day from 9:30 a.m.- 2:30 p.m HELPER LABOURER with valid driver's license. Clean driving record & criminal check required. Able to use hand tools. Durham area. Starting $10/hr. Please e-mail your resume to: candorenovations@sympatico.ca HOMEWORKERS needed!! To Assemble Products- Stuffing En- velopes, Mailing/Processing Cir- culars, On-Line Computer Work, PC/Clerical Work Available. Up to $1,500/week, No Experience Needed! FREE information at www.CanadianHomeJobs.com, Reference 7-107 or call 1(705)726-9070 HOUSE CLEANERS required, Durham Region. Valid drivers li- cense, access to vehicle pre- ferred. $9.00/hr+. Room for ex- pansion. All supplies, hours, cli- ents provided. Chad or Liz (905)442-4279 OSHAWA - Experienced short or- der / prep / line cook required for daily restaurant and banquet hall for golf course. Fax resume to: (905) 433-7996 INDUSTRIAL ENGINEER Picker- ing manufacturing company needs Industrial Engineer for product/prototype develop- ment/customer relations in Latin America and Germany. Profi- ciency in English/Spanish/Ger- man a must. Travel required. $30K Fax: 905-839-9198 by 04- 28-06. INSURANCE LOSS CONTROL FIRM, looking for Underwriters or brokers to perform Q.C. and re- place cost evaluation. Must be fa- miliar with R.C.T. program. Suitable for retirees. Send re- sume to fax: 905-831-4182, or jamiestainton@loss watch.com INTERLOCK,Retaining Walls, Ponds, Waterfalls. Custom land- scape design/build company hir- ing reliable & experienced per- sons to join our team. Email: gouldt@sympatico.ca Fax: 905- 665-1083 or call (905)665-1082 www.twglandscaping.com ORDER TAKERS NEEDED $25/hr. avg. Full Time We Train Yo u!! 905.435.0518 E-Mail Address: classifieds@durhamregion.com Call: Toronto Line: (416) 798-7259 Now when you advertise, your word ad also appears on the internet at http://www.durhamregion.comCLASSIFIEDSFIND IT FAST IN THE AJAX-PICKERING NEWS ADVERTISER To Place Your Ad In Pickering Or Ajax Call: 905-683-0707 Ajax News Advertiser 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax Hours: Mon.-Fri 8:00-5 p.m. Closed Saturday NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, April 28, 2006, PAGE 31 A/Pwww.durhamregion.com SELLING YOUR HOME? Inquire about our HOME FOR SALE PACKAGE AJAX 905-683-0707 EDUCATION SERVICES CLASS A MECHANIC REQUIRED Must have a valid ON drivers license, a willingness to work with others and be safety conscious. Offers a competitive wage and benefits package. S & T license preferred. Apply with resume to: 6775 Baldwin St. P.O.Box 399 Station Brooklin or via fax to: 905-655-8733 Deadline of May 5/06 We are recruiting for a Municipal Engineering Technologist with four years experience. Duties include the design of sewers, watermains, and roads for residential subdivisions. Send applications to Bill LeMaistre at blemaistre@skaengineering.com or fax to 905-426-9452. Web Developer, Interactive Media NorthumberlandNEWS.com NorthumberlandNEWS.com, the companion site to the Northumberland News newspaper, is seeking a highly skilled Web developer. The successful candidate will possess proven expertise in developing and implementing PHP- based web applications. In addition, excellent working knowledge of the following is required: HTML, JavaScript, CSS, XML, Dreamweaver and Fireworks/Photoshop. Experience using CSS for layout an asset. Must possess strong organization and com- munication skills, and be able to take direction from the development team. Good design skills and rig- orous attention to detail vital. Applicants should submit their resume and portfolio electronically (in Word or PDF format) to: Todd Blayone, Business Development Manager, Interactive Media (tblayone@durhamregion.com). We thank all applicants.Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. NELSON FINANCIAL GROUP LTD. "HERE WE GROW AGAIN!" Accountant with 3rd Level CGA/CMA Fax resume to: 905-839-7002 www.nelsongroup.ca SALES ASSOCIATES Canada's Number One Home Furnishing Retailer is now hiring Sales Associates for our Whitby Store location, for furniture, appliance and electronic sales. (Men or women's retail sales experience a plus). Home furnishings sales experience not necessary. However, you must be enthusiastic, personable, presentable and willing to learn. This is a rare opportunity for career-oriented individuals to join the renowned industry leader and earn above average incomes ($40,000 to $60,000) in a friendly, stable and profitable work environment. Our benefits include medical insurance, dental insurance, prescription drug plan, generous employee discounts and profit sharing, along with career growth opportunities to those who aspire to management positions. Please send your resume or apply to: Leon's Furniture 1500 Victoria St. E. Whitby, ON L1N 9M3 Please quote File #SA-16 We thank everyone who applies, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. VOLVO Volvo of Durham 2 SALES & LEASING CONSULTANTS WANTED IMMEDIATELY WE OFFER: •High income potential •Strong management support •Aggressive advertising budget •Company benefits •Car allowance or company demo •Opportunity for advancement •Monthly spiffs & bonus •Brand new facility coming soon!! WE REQUIRE: •Self motivated •Good communication skills •Professional appearance •Automotive sales experience •Valid OMVIC Sales Lic. We Want To Talk To You! Call Rory O'Connor or Bill Bye 905-421-9515 Toll Free 1-866-504-4448 Fax: 905-421-9520 MAKE A HEALTHY CAREER CHOICE ! NURSING & HEALTH CARE JOB EXPO Wednesday May 17, 2006 Holiday Inn - 1011 Bloor St. E., Oshawa TO BOOK A BOOTH OR FOR MORE DETAILS CALL CLASSIFIED'S 905-576-9335 or 905-683-0707 Fax - 905-579-4218 PRESENTED BY Volunteers Wanted to serve on Board of Directors for Schoolhouse Playcare Centres of Durham Schoolhouse operates independently in 19 schools within the Durham District School Board providing over 1200 families with childcare for infants, tod- dlers, preschool and schoolage children. School- house is a non-profit, charitable organization that is run by a volunteer Board of Directors using a Policy Governance model. Meetings are held one evening per month and members are invited to serve a three-year term. If you would like the opportunity to do meaningful work that benefits children in Durham and are at least 18 years old, please contact Denise Gilbert at 800.339.6913 ext 6487 for more information. Looking for a way to…. ✦give back to your community ✦promote volunteerism ✦ build a healthy & vibrant community? The Volunteer Resource Centre for Durham Region is looking for candidates to join their Board of Directors. A complete job description can be viewed on our website: www.volunteerdurham.org Interested candidates please submit a resume or outline of your related experience to the Executive Director by fax, email or mail. Fax: 905-571-1460 Email:nburke@volunteerdurham.org Mail: 50 Richmond Street East, Suite 116, Oshawa ON L1G 7C7 Deadline for applications: May 10, 2006. KITCHEN HELP Now accepting applications for Full/part time positions. Duties involve cooking, cleaning, general kitchen work.Some week- end word involved. Fax resume to (905)839-7289 LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION company hiring experienced fore- men (m/f) and lead hands min. 3- 5 yrs. in all aspects of landscape construction including installation of pavers, retaining walls, natural rockery, grading, carpentry etc. Must have valid license, clean ab- stract and good work ethics. We offer competitive wages and a great growing environment. Fax resume to (905) 720-1395. LAWN MAINTENANCE company seeking full time experienced fore persons and labourers. Must have valid drivers license and clean abstract. Call (905)831- 1833 or Fax resume to (905)831- 2446.Email: indoor.outdoor@hotmail.com LILYLU'S DINER in Pickering has immediate openings for experienced SERVERS. Apply with resume to: 1660 Kingston Rd., unit # 1 LOT MANAGER for busy car lot. Looking for self motivated person with automotive background. Good people skills. Problem solv- er. Email resumes to jobs@car- waymotors.com LUBE TECHNICIANS,full/part- time. Hourly wage + bonus. Able to perform regular oil & filter changes and maintenance on ve- hicles. Apply at Pennzoil, 581 King St.East, Oshawa. MAGICAL PARTIES for children requires a Part-Time Party Princess to work Sat/Sun at Children's Birthday Parties. Must have own car/valid driver's licence. Lynne (416)567-6488 or email info@magicalparties.com PAINTERS WANTED.Minimum 3 years experience, own trans- portation required. Call 905-440- 4434 leave message or fax re- sume 905-440-4437 PA RT-TIME AND/OR FULL- TIME help required for quilt shop & sewing centre in the Whitby area. Salary commensurate with experience. Please fax resume: 905-430-0794 PART-TIME DZ DRIVER and/or full-time DZ Driver AND Farm La- bourer. Fax resume and abstract to 905-263-4604 or drop off at 4100 Green Rd.Hampton. PICKERING FIRESTONE TIRE and Automotive is growing we are currently looking for Service Ad- visors, Managers, Tire and Lube Te chnicians. Benefits package, and top wages for the right candi- dates. Please fax resume to 905- 831-3122 REGISTRATION OFFICERS $25/hr.avg. Full-time, students welcome. Full training provided. Call 905.435.1052 RPN REQUIRED FOR Orchard Villa Retirement residence. Please fax resumes to 905-831- 5033 or send resume to Atten- tion: Debbie Casquenette. 1955 Va lley Farm Road, Pickering, L1V 3R6. SALES PERSON to introduce our company in local malls in your area. $12.00/hr guaranteed plus commission. (905)477-5001 SEEKING NEW MOMS Part-time career opportunity. High-income potential. Excellent training. Set your own hours. For more information call Don Zynomirski at (905)509-4973 STUDENTS WELCOME, sum- mer F/T openings available for College/University Students in our Promotional Marketing Firm. $500-$600 per week to start. We also offer a student tuition bonus. Call Student Hotline, (905)420- 1042, ask for Sam. TELEMARKETING,Part time evenings, mature individuals with experience preferred. $10/hr. Call 905-686-2445, ext. 306 after 4pm. THE BIKE GUY,is looking for part/full time, experienced bike mechanics and assemblers. Vari- ous shifts avail. Must have own transportation, minor tools. Call (905)665-5052 or email to: thebikeguy@sympatico.ca URGENT - CLEANERS NEED- ED Looking for individuals part time and full time with cleaning experience for great new opportu- nities with cleaning service for residential clients. $10 and up per hr. and gas allowances offered. Own vehicle preferred. Serious inquires only. Call 905-686-5424 now. Attention Students! SUMMER WORK • $14.75 base-appt • FT/PT schedules • Customer sales/svc • No exp needed-will train • All ages 17+ • Conditions apply Call 905-426-7726 WINDOW AND BED COVERS now hiring, 2 part-time positions available, evenings and Sundays, fax resume to 905-725-4660. 1635 Victoria St.E., Whitby. ESTABLISHED SPA & Salon looking for experienced hair sty- list preferably with clientele. Great atmosphere and potential for right person. Scarborough/Pickering border, call Marianne (416)284-1233 ESTHETICIAN WANTED, down- town Cobourg Aveda Concept Salon looking for an experienced esthetician to take over existing clientele. Experience with Aveda an asset but not necessary. Apartment available above salon available July/06. Excellent work- ing environment. Call 905-373- 9339. PA RT-TIME HAIR STYLIST wanted for Ajax salon. Also Es- thetics room for rent. Please call (905)427-3811 RMT NEEDED for brand new Ajax Day Spa. Clientele not required, enthusiasm is. Send Resume to sherryrobinson@ rogers.com call at Sherry 905- 903-4040 THE FACIAL PLACE Whitby & Pickering requires part time Aes- theticians & RMTs, evenings, Saturdays & Sundays. Call (905)668-8128 or email resume facialplace@bellnet.ca THE GATE HOUSE SALON & SPA Inc is Expanding! We are looking for Hair Stylists, Aestheti- cian and Massage Therapists to join our unique busy salon. Posi- tions available immediately. Call Deborah (905)434-6147 CLASS "A" DIESEL MECHAN- ICS & MECHANIC HELPERS re- quired for new shop in Ajax. Call Clint or Scott (905)427-8064 or fax resume to 905-427-2486 BUSY Mechanical repair shop in Bowmanville requires experi- enced licensed Class A techni- cian. Hourly rate, own tools, ex- perienced in diagnostics. No weekends, needed immediately. Call 905-435-7739 CAD OPERATOR - A Port Hope architectural firm seeks an Autocad person with minimum 3-5 years Canadian experience in residential & commercial design. Respond with resume via email to rick.brooks@sympatico.ca or Fax 905-885-0722 Attention: Rick CUSTOM kitchen/cabinetry shop Claremont. Looking for F/T experienced cabinet builder also P/T sprayer/finisher. Fully equipped shop. Resumes to barnside@sympatico.ca or call 905-649-5445 (from 9-5) EXPERIENCED Shinglers required F/T immediate. Start in Pickering. Call 905-760-0735 EXPERIENCED FINISHED Paint- ers required. Bonded with valid drivers license. Own tools and transportation. Piece work. Start immediately.(905)428-9037 EXPERIENCED WORKING Car- penter Foreman and experienced Carpenters required for local con- struction company. Local area only. Fax or email resume to 905- 668-8284, lardale@bellnet.ca HVAC TECHNICIAN minimum 5 years experience with furnaces, air conditioning and ductwork. Please fax your resume to 905- 619-4240 or email us at Comfortwave@bellnet.ca. IMPACT AUTO PARTS is ex- panding again. Parts Counter people required for light duty & heavy duty. Minimum 3 years ex- perience. Drop off resume 241 Main St.N., Uxbridge. No phone calls. INTER-CONNECT IN EAST Scarborough looking for tele- phone technician, experience an asset. Strong computer knowl- edge, trouble shooting skills, cus- tomer service skills and ability to work alone, all a must. Will sup- ply vehicle, tools and benefits. Must have valid 'G' license. E- mail to: anne@callex.ca. No phone calls. LICENSED MECHANIC required. Drive-Clean experience pre- ferred. Also SERVICE ADVISOR with Management experience. Generous pay plus benefits. Call Chris at 905-728-6221. REPLACEMENT WINDOW & Door Crews. Minimum 10 years experience. Own transportation, tools & brake. Good rates. Full/Part-time.Call 905-433-7695 PANEL SAW OPERATOR re- quired for medium sized custom cabinet manufacturer. Candidates must be capable of reading shop drawings and working indepen- dently within a team environment. 40 plus hrs./week. email resume to: durham-precision@on.aibn.com or fax to 905-623-1853. only those selected for an interview will be contacted. ROOFING COMPANY with lots of work. Looking for Experienced Shinglers. Also Cube Van driver needed with good driving record and transportation to shop. Call (905)261-7025. WELDERS ALUMINUM WELDERS required by well established plate fabricator in Ajax. Minimum 5 years experience. Top wages and benefits, fax resume to 905-428-6933 PRE-VIEW COMMUNICATIONS INC. requires direct sales reps. for wide open market. E-mail re- sume to: rppre-view@sympati- co.ca, and we will contact you asap. SALES ASSOCIATE - National tool company requires a qualified person for their Pickering store, Must have sales experience, knowledge of wood/metal work- ing. Fax resumes to: 905-831- 4292 Attn: Steve Etherington - Manager. SALES REP REQUIRED,great part-time or full-time position. All pre-set appointments, evenings starting at 6:00pm. Average sales commission $45-80k yearly, verifiable. Excellent training pro- gram, no experience required. Call for interview, (905)655-9053 AJAX OPTOMETRIST OFFICE looking for a friendly Part Time employee for two or three days a week which will include one day until 7:30 p.m. One and possibly two Saturday mornings extra will be required. Duties will include front desk reception, OHIP bill- ings and working in the dispen- sary. Must have computer experi- ence. Please reply to File #252, Oshawa This Week, P.O. Box 481, Oshawa, Ontario.LlH 7L5 DENTAL RECEPTIONIST required approx. 40 hrs/week Monday to Friday. Includes one evening, for busy Ajax family practise. Looking for friendly efficient and caring individual with minimum 2 yrs. Dental Reception Experience. Autopia Experi- ence/D.A. would be an asset, but not required. Call Carolyn 905- 428-1215 or fax resume : 905- 428-9291. DENTAL HYGIENIST required, part-time, experience preferred. Bowmanville. Fax resume to: 905-697-0480. DENTAL RECEPTIONIST/Assist- ant needed for part time position in busy family practise. We are looking for a friendly outgoing in- dividual with both clerical and clinical skills. Expedience pre- ferred, but not necessary. Please bring your resume to: 259 Simcoe St.South Oshawa. ESTHETICIANS MEDICAL and Medical Technicians needed for high end medical spa, full or part time, must be certified and eager t lean call Deanna, at (905)619- 2639 . EXP. DENTAL ASSISTANT for busy Pickering office. Includes evening and Saturday hours. Please call Cindy at 905-839- 5951. LOOKING FOR Dental Assistant for busy Oshawa office includes nights and Saturdays. Telephone (905) 434-5757 PA RT-TIME PREVENTIVE den- tal assistant for busy family prac- tice in Uxbridge. New grads wel- come. Fax resume: 905-852- 9558 PDA NEEDED to join our dental team with Dr. Fred Campbell's practice in Oshawa. No evenings or weekends, approx 36 hours per week. Please fax resume to Mary (905)434-8520. REGISTERED MASSAGE THERAPIST needed for busy Whitby day spa. Flexible hours in- cluding Saturdays. Call Gillian (905) 579-4937. DAYCARE IN PICKERING re- quires and Experienced ECE Teacher. Competitive salary. Please fax resume to: 905-839- 4868. Durham Region FIXER UPPERS These 'Bargains' need work. 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No appointment required - Drop in TODAY! OSHAWA Carriage Hill - Townhouses 905-434-3972 122 Colborne Street (Simcoe St., N. Colborne St. E.) Taunton Terrace - Townhouses 905-436-3346 100 Taunton Road, East (Taunton Rd. & Simcoe St.) Testa Heights 905-852-2534 Testa Heights (Reach St. & Testa Rd.) UXBRIDGE Regency Place Apartments 905-430-7397 15 Regency Crescent (Mary St. & Hickory St.) OPEN HOUSE DAILY from 8AM-8PM Whitby Place 905-430-5420 900 Dundas Street, East (Dundas St. & Garden St.) KINGSVIEW on Balsam Lake Waterfront Community. Western exposure, sandy beach, boat slips, clubhouse. Fully serviced condominium lots from $235,000 and cottages from $499,000. Call Keri at (416) 495-7050 for private appointment. www.kaitlingroup.com NAPANEE 50 PRIME acres, partly treed, paved road, hydro, phone, $48,500.(905)885-6666 PRIME WHITBY RESIDENTIAL Lot. Cul-de-Sac, Central location. All fees & levies paid. Build today. Call 905-579-4454 or 905-242- 0810 FOR SALE OR LEASE 2250sq.ft. M1A prestige industri- al. 2100 Forbes St., Unit 3, Whit- by.Call (905)436-9613 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. PRIME RETAIL SPACE AVAI LABLE MAY 1ST. Ap- prox.2400 sq. ft. Bloor St. in Oshawa. At Park Rd. visible from 401.Very high traffic, rare rental opportunity.Call Reno at 905 571 3223. BECOME THE Robin Hood of Real Estate and save property sellers THOUSANDS. Own your own business, no license re- quired. Exclusive territories, act now. imaontario@hay.net ESTABLISHED/PROFITABLE 15 year family business, (renting items to business and public) - Retiring! Work regular hours, 200k revenue, 95k wages - 2.5 people. Asking $135k.. Gary 416- 651-2112. HAIRDRESSING BUSINESS for sale in Bowmanville. Fully equipped, good location. For in- formation call (905)623-4172 PROMOTE your business oppor- tunity to over 4 million adult read- ers in South Central Ontario. Book your advertisement in over 80 Metroland community newspa- pers. 416-493-1300 ext. 276. sduguay@metroland.com 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. $$$100 % FINANCING OAC 5 yr. at 5.20% or Variable at 4.50 % OAC, Cash take-outs, Re- finances, Self-employed, Com- mercial, even poor credit. Call Kevin, Mon. to Sat. at: 1-800- 328-7887 ext.366. $$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 credit? apply www.nelsongroup.ca or call 1-866-340-5559. NO CREDIT REFUSED.$500.00 loan. Payable weekly. 1-877-776- 1660 WARNING! Homeowners Don't Pay Another Credit Card Bill or Mortgage Payments Until You Read This... Free Report www.debtfreeforlife.ca FREE RECORDED MSG. 1-800-605-4217 24hrs./day (1) 3-BDRM Oshawa north, small quiet building, new carpet, appliances, laundry facilities, on bus route, parking, utilities in- cluded, avail. May 1st, $960 . 905-436-9785. 1 & 2 BEDROOM APTS, Oshawa, Simcoe/Gibb. Starting from $450/mo. - $600/mo. + utilities. First & last, references, Available May or June 1st. Call Stephen 905-259-5796. 1 & 2-BEDROOM available im- mediately. Central Oshawa, couple preferred, fridge/stove, hardwood, carpet, fresh paint. Shopping, laundry, no dogs, near bus, reasonable. Immediate pos- session. (905)725-2642, after 5pm. 1-BDRM APT.,Central Oshawa, parking, private entrance, gas fireplace, $750/mo inclusive. Avail. May 1st. No dogs. First/last.(905)213-6593. 1-BEDROOM apartment, Oshawa, beautiful knotted pine throughout, full bathroom, laun- dry, 2 parking spots, utilities in- cluded plus A/C. First/last. Available immediately. $750/month. 905-725-7644 or 416-383-3445 1-BEDROOM APARTMENTS, very clean quiet family bldg., parking, newly renovated, available immediately. Sim- coe/Rossland area. $750. First/last. No dogs. 416-897- 2610 or 905-245-9966. 1-BEDROOM APTS Oshawa, $625/mo+ hydro & $750/mo inclu- sive. Also 2 bedrooms, Oshawa, $900 & $975 inclusive. Quiet area. Parking, no pets, first/last. Avail.immediately.905-424-5083 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 BED. EXECUTIVE.Spacious 2- bed. lower level of house. Quiet court, walkout to large pie-shaped yard. Private laundry/parking. One of the most desirable areas in Whitby. No pets/smoking. Im- mediate. $925/incl. 905-668-9612 ;905-666-1100. 2BEDROOM BASEMENT apart- ment, side entrance, no smoking. Close to bus stop, school and plaza. Utilities and cable includ- ed. (905)430-4847. 4-BEDROOM Main Floor Bunga- low, Whitby. Hardwood floors, 4 appliances, well maintained, parking, half utilities, no smok- ing/dogs. $1175/month 416-924- 6796 401/BROCK RD. Clean basement (bachelor). Private entrance. Walking distance to amenities. $575/month. Including utilities. Non-smok- ing/pets. Available. Call Bridget. 905-426- 5807. 485 RITSON RD., OSHAWA Main floor, 1-bdrm. apt. Near all amenities, livingroom, appliances, freshly painted, $600/mo + hydro. Avail. immediately. Call 905-239- 0121 or 416-346-8472. A BRAND NEW bright 2 bed- room apt. Wilson/Bloor area. $795+hydro. First/last. No pets/no smoking.(905)260-1496 A BRIGHT, UPPER NORTH Oshawa apt. Available May 1st. 2 bdrms., 2nd floor. Inclusive, heat, hydro, jacuzzi, cable, inter- net. No smoking/pets. First/last. Call Norm 416-829-7020. ABSOLUTELY BRAND NEW 3 bedroom apartment, 2 full baths, 5 appliances, A/C, indoor parking, North Whitby. 1st/floor. No pets/smoking. $1195+. May 1st. 905-302-4566/after 6pm. AJAX 2 & 1 Bed. Bsmt. Apt. Also 1 Bed. & Bachelor apt. Parking, close to all amenities. 905-428-8946 905-686-8905 AJAX CHURCH/HWY 2/Picker- ing Village - Large one bdrm in clean, quiet building. Available June 1, $900/mo inclusive. Call 905-426-1161 AJAX LAKEFRONT,bright, brand new one bedroom base- ment apt. Separate parking/en- trance/laundry. Maple kitchen, potlights/ceramic, no smok- ers/pets, available June 1st. (905)619-6536 $780-inclusive AJAX LEGAL 2 BEDROOM Basement apartment. High ceiling. Eat-in kitchen. Living/dining. $850/inclusive. June. 1. Refs., 1st/last. No pets/smoking. 905-683-8092 AJAX,1-bdrm walk-out bsmt, new kitchen, parking, access to backyard. Avail. immediately. No smoking. Hwy #2/Salem Rd area. Call (416)908-8009 AJAX, 1-BDRM, extra large Le- gal walk-out, private entrance, parking, 4pc bathroom, kitch- en/living room, professionally fin- ished. Avail immediately. $850/mo inclusive, first/last, no smoking/pets. (416)889-2003 Evng.(905)428-9724. AJAX,Harwood/Bayly, bachelor bsmt apt., sep. entrance, satellite, parking, fireplace, $725/month all inclusive. No dogs. Avail. im- mediately. Call Ralph after 1 p.m. (905)426-8052 AMAZING! UNBELIEVABLE! Clean spacious, quiet 2 bdrm apt for rent in Oshawa. Furnished or unfurnished, separate entrance, free parking. Avail immediately. First/last. $835 inclusive. Seniors welcome.416-816-3972 AVAILABLE MAY 1,2 bedroom apartment downtown Port Perry. $825/ month + utilities. First, last, references required. No smoking, no pets.(905)985-2123 BLOOR ST. EAST OSHAWA- Near No Frills/401. 2 bedrooms, $745+hydro($50/mo) immediate- ly., 1-bedroom $645/inclusive, im- mediately & June 1st. Immacu- late, well-maintained, 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. BOWMANVILLE,modern clean bright 1-bedroom AND 1 bed- room PLUS DEN. Parking, laun- dry, suit non-smoking mature adult. No Dogs. Available May1st/15th or June 1st. Dis- count for seniors.(905)725-1052 BRIGHT BASEMENT APT.for rent. Hardwood/Ajax. 3 bed- rooms. 2 washrooms. Kitchen. 4 appliances. Ready May 1st. $1075. No pets/smoking. 905- 619-3650 or 647-496-9957. Tony or Si. CLEAN 1 BDRM $720/mo, newly decorated. Utilities includ- ed. Simcoe/Mill area, small quiet apt. building. Call for appt. (905)579-9890. CLEAN, BRIGHT and spacious 1 bdrm. apt. in north Oshawa available for rent. $675/mo. all inclusive. Close to all amenities. Call 416-722-4709. 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. EXECUTIVE STUNNING one bdrm. walk-out bsmt apt. New custom home. West Pickering, 2 min. from 401. Forest view, quiet upscale street, 5 applianc- es. Call Eleanor 905-619-2639 ext.226. EXECUTIVE 1500-sq ft, 1-bdrm walk-out bsmt apt. Open concept, private entrance, 4 appliances, c/a, c/v, separate alarm system, 2-parking, storage, private ravine lot backing onto Riverside Golf Course in Ajax. $1150/mo inclu- sive.June 1st.(905)686-6294 EXTRA-LARGE 2 bed. apt. 1100-sq.ft. in basement of new Whitby bungalow, sep. entrance. All appliances, a/c, private laun- dry, close to bus/all amenities, May 1st. No pets. $900. (416)845-4050 KING/RITSON AREA,very large 2 bedroom renovated. New appli- ances, in suite washer & dryer. $900/mo. No pets. June 1st. 905- 432-0967. LARGE 1 BED. APT.nicely decorated, top floor of quiet house, sep. entrance. All inclu- sive, $750/first/last, no pets. Available June 1st. Central Oshawa, no smoking (905)884- 6922 ONE BEDROOM, N.E. Oshawa, Available May 5th. Clean, quiet, newly renovated no pets, parking. $700 all inclusive. (905) 571- 7840. LARGE bright one bedroom apartment near Oshawa hospital, parking, laundry, all inclusive, $700. Olde Whitby, beautiful large 2 bedroom apt. $825 plus hydro. (416) 725-7037 (647)284- 0773. NORTH OF PORT PERRY, 2 bedroom apartment, in farm house with lake view. Private en- trance, available immediately. $800/month plus utilities. (905)655-3393 NORTH Oshawa - 2 bedroom, May and June lst. 3 bedroom June lst. Clean, family building. Heat, hydro and two appliances included. Pay cable, parking and laundry facilities.(905) 723-2094 NORTH WHITBY - 2-bed. bright spacious apt., lower unit of legal duplex, with full 3' windows. Park- ing for 2, laundry & shared back- yard. No pets. $775+gas/hydro. Avail. June 1st. Call Laurie 905- 668-5345. ONE BDRM bsmt apt. Ajax. Shared laundry, parking, separ- ate entrance. Close to shop- ping/school. $750/mo inclusive. Avail. immediately. First/last req'd.Call 4164367540 ONE BEDROOM walkout base- ment apartment, Bloor/Grand- view, $650 per mo. includes utilities, cable, laundry and park- ing. Available June 1st. No smok- ing/pets. (905)723-8613 ORONO - 2 BEDROOM base- ment apt. Fridge, stove, laundry included. 50% hydro. No pets/smoking. First/last. $750/month. Available May 1st. 905-983-1084. OSHAWA Park/Adelaide (230 Nipigon St) 1 & 2 Bedrooms Well maintained building.Near all amenities.From only $835/month + hydro. (905)723-0977 OSHAWA (2)2-bedrooms. Renovated balcony, parking, laundry $795 & $825. 3-bdrm, near Oshawa Centre, hardwood floors. $1095 inclusive. (905)922-6709, 905-429-2036 Whitby 2 bedroom $850 inclusive, laundry, parking 905-430-7868 OSHAWA - 2 bed. apt. on upper level of well-maintained bright quiet triplex. Balcony, backyard, laundry avail. 2-parking. Suit ma- ture working. No pets. Near bus/amenities. First/last/referenc- es. June 1st. $750+hydro. Heat included. Wentworth/Simcoe. 905-261-6127. OSHAWA - Park/Adelaide. Junior 1 bedroom basement, coin laun- dry, parking, bus-stop at door $650/inclusive, 1st/last, suits one person.905-426-5844. OSHAWA Adelaide/Ritson 2 bed- room apartment in quiet house. Includes main floor and partially finished basement with second bedroom. Walk-out to big private yard. Parking, coin laundry avail. $1000/month utilities included. First/last required 905-426-5844. OSHAWA APARTMENT FOR rent, $695/month. Oshawa, 3 bedroom house for rent, $895/month. Free 24 hour infor- mation 1-800-560-5517. OSHAWA CENTRAL,spotless 2- bdrm, hardwood floors, small well maintained bldg., adult lifestyle, no pets. Laundry, 1-parking, $795+hydro. Available June 1st 416-816-8596 OSHAWA FABULOUS 2-bed- room 2nd storey apt. above busi- ness. C/air, large livingroom, kitchen & bath just renovated. New appliances. This is a quality apt. for non-smokers only. $900/mo. + hydro. 905-723-3224 days; 905-728-1917 (nights) OSHAWA new modern building. Simcoe/Bloor. 2 bedroom, $770 plus hydro. First/last required, available May 1st. Please contact Bill (905)404-9602. 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 SOUTH - 2-bed. bsmt. apt. $600+hydro extra. in a very quiet adult-lifestyle 5-plex. Suitable for profesional working person/couple. No smok- ers/pets.. Includes heat, water, 1-parking outside. First/last/refer- ences Available immedia- tel/June/July 1st.. Ravine Rd. 905-728-3634. OSHAWA,1 Bedroom, spacious, bright, Hospital area, ample park- ing, bus, available immediately. $750/mo All inclusive, first/last/references, no smok- ing/pets, 905-432-2989 OSHAWA,2 bedroom apt., newly renovated, hardwood floors, cable, lots of parking. $825/month inclusive. Available June lst.(905)436-7411 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. May/June. Call 905-728- 4966 or 1-866-601-3083 www.apartmentsinontario.com OSHAWA,Bloor & Harmony- 1 bedroom apt. Quiet area, close to all amenities. Clean building. $625 + hydro. 905-424-4005 or 289-314-6825 OSHAWA, BOND/SIMCOE,Spa- cious apts lowrise building. 1- bdrm apt $670/mo+ hydro, avail. May 1st 2 bdrm $800/mo+ hydro. Avail. June 1st. Appliances, laun- dry facilities and parking includ- ed. Call 905-434-7931. OSHAWA, CLEAN LARGE 1- bedroom 2-storey semi-detached house, 401/Simcoe St. area. Fridge, stove, driveway, fenced yard, asking $800 +utilities. First/last. No pets. Call (905)436-6085 or 905-259-2904 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 May/June. 1-866-601- 3083 or 905-432-6912. www.apartmentsinontario.com OSHAWA, NICELY decorated 2- bedroom apt., in clean well-main- tained building. Heat, water, park- ing included, on-site laundry, near schools, shopping, transit. Available immediately. $690/month. (905)434-9844 to view. OSHAWA,Quiet person required for clean, spacious, bright, 1- bdrm apt in duplex. No pets, parking for 1 car only. $675/mo +utilities. Brumley Real Estate 905-668-0515 PICKERING - WHITES/401 2 Bdrm, Oversized Basement Apt, Sep Ent, Laund, Parking, No Smoking, Avail Immed, $900 In- clusive. Call Danny (416)574- 9522 or Aldo (416)565-3727 PICKERING VILLAGE bsmt apt, spacious living quarters. One bdrm with walk-in closet, private entrance, parking, walk to GO. Utilities included. $750/mo. No pets/smoking. 905-427-5838 Pickering Whites Rd/ Amberlea plaza area furnished 1-bdrm basement apt.newly painted, new car- pet, kitchen, separate bed- room, large shower, laun- dry, use of yard, parking. $800-inclusive Available.No pets. No smoking. First/last 647-404-1925 905-837-2730 PICKERING,Bright 1-bdrm walk- out bsmt, c/a, $675/mo plus; Par king, laundry. Call (905)239- 0367 or (647)271-6660 PICKERING, BRIGHT,spacious 3-bdrm apt., walkout to yard. 4pc bath, C/A, $1050/mth inclusive. No smoking/pets. Avail May/June -flexible move in date. Call (905)767-4297 or (905)231-9430. PICKERING,Brock-Hwy2, large 2-bedroom basement apartment. Separate entrance, large kitchen, appliances, parking, cable, laun- dry. $850/month including utilities. Available immediately. First/last. No smoking. Call 905- 619-1037, 416-893-2295 PICKERING,Brock/Major Oaks Bright, spacious, 2-bedroom basement, walkout to big yard, separate entrance, cable, park- ing, A/C, No smoking/pets, available May 1, $950/mth inclu- sive. 905-231-9851 PICKERING,furnished, newly renovated 2-bdrm bsmt. Includes utilities, sep. entrance, parking. First/last. No smoking/pets. $900/mo. Available May. (905)420-2171 PICKERING, LARGE basement apartment. Walkout, Whites/Bay- ly, own laundry, living room, din- ing room w/fireplace, eat-in kitch- en. No pets. Available immediate- ly.Call Marie 416-839-4966. PICKERING, SPACIOUS,newly floored & painted 1-bedroom basement, Go, private entrance, parking, utilities, cable, laundry. No pets/smoking. First/last, refer- ences. $775/mth. (905)839-0287, lois.galbraith@sympatico.ca PORT PERRY,Walk to Lake Scugog. Enjoy a peaceful, beautiful town. Extra large 3 bdr. approx, 1200sq.ft in a well kept, quiet 3 story apt. Balcony, parking, storage, Security Video. No dogs. Call 905-985-3406, 905-430-7816 PORT WHITBY 1722/1724 Duffe- rin St. Newly renovated spacious, 2-bedrooms. Available May/June $835/mo. Laundry, parking, walk to GO, 401/Brock St. Near sports arena, shopping.1-800-693-2778 SIMCOE NORTH on Russet Ave. 2-bedroom, newly decorated, well-maintained quiet 12-plex small building. Cable, heating & water, parking, included. No dogs. 905-576-2982. SOUTH AJAX,legalized 1+1 bedroom basement apt., separate entrance, patio, 2 car parking, laundry, backyard access. June 1st. $825 inclusive. (905)626- 8286 SPACIOUS BRIGHT 2-bedroom walkout basement apt for rent. Available immediately. Utilities in- cluded. No smoking, no pets. $900/month First/last. Gar- rard/Rossland. Call 905-725- 5138, 416-431-9952 SPRING IS HERE! 13th MONTH FREE! Oshawa. Great Location. Bachelor, 1, 2 & 3 bdrm apts. Large units. New carpeting, win- dows, security. Near schools, amenities. Call us TODAY! 1- 866-601-3083 or (905)438-1971 www.apartmentsinontario.com UXBRIDGE - Brock St. West, 1 bdrm. $650, completely reno- vated, 1-bedroom $650. 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, 2 BEDROOM apart- ment in 6-plex + parking. Walk to downtown, $775/month + hydro. Available June.905-649-3073. WESTNEY/ROSSLAND - Brand new 1 bdrm. bsmnt. apt., living room, separate entrance. Avail. May 1st. $750/mo. all inclusive. Call Mugeeb 416-666-2649. WHITBY BACHELOR APT. partially furnished, separate en- trance, a/c, 3pc bath, kitchen, laundry, cable/internet, parking. Non-smoking/pets. $670-inclu- sive. First/last. Immediate, 905- 666-3949 after 3:30 Monday-Fri- day, weekends anytime. WHITBY - Garden St. apt. build- ing. Spacious carpeted, newly painted with balcony. Close to bus, shopping, all utilities includ- ed. Aval. now. First/last/no pets. Bachelor $700; 1-bed. $800; 2- bed.$900.905-767-2565. WHITBY 2-bdrm apt, large rooms, balcony, laundry facilities, parking, walk to lake or GO, near 401, well-kept building $850 heat/water included. Avail June 1. 905-655-3125 WHITBY DOWNTOWN,1-bed- room apt. $800, 2-bedroom $900 includes hydro, heat, air, 1 park- ing, laundry facilities. First/last. references.Call (905)430-8327 WHITBY Lupin/Dundas. Avail June 1, 3-bdrm main floor, or 2- bdrm basement. Sep entrance, includes: heat water, hydro, laun- dry, parking. Near GO train & schools (647)290-9928 WHITBY, BROCK/DUNDAS. Large 1-bdrm. basement, walk-in closets, hardwood/ceramic, bay window, separate entrance, walk- out, parking. New home. $850/in- clusive. no smoking. 905-509- 4006 or 416-877-4543 WHITBY, immaculate 1 BED Avail. May 1st. $754 includes ap- pliances, heat, parking, laundry facilities. Call (905)666-1074 or 905-556-0455. WHITBY- 2-bedroom basement apt., suit single non-smoker, no pets. $700/month includes utilities and TV. Available immediately. Call Laurie 905-668-5345. PICKERING - Liverpool/Bayly. Large, furnished 2 bdrm. above ground bsmnt. apt. Laundry, exercise room, parking, air. Close to GO train, shopping. Utilities included. No smoking/ pets. $800/mo. 905-831-8434. WHITBY, AVAILABLE June 1st, Furnished 1-bedroom basement apt., separate entrance, very clean, laundry, own driveway, non-smoker, suits single person. $795/month inclusive. Call 905- 706-5520. 2 BEDROOM CONDO,2 baths, Westney Rd. & Hwy#2. 5-appli- ances and parking included. $1,320 per mo. inclusive. 416- 462-7365 or 416-289-6963. BRAND NEW CONDO Hwy 2 & Glenannna Rd. 1-bedroom+ den, 720sq.ft., 1 parking, $1290/mon. 24hr Gated Community Outdoor Pool, Exercise Room. Durham Residential Rentals 905-999- RENT(7368) CONDO AVAILABLE IMMEDI- ATELY:1050 sq ft beautiful clean 1 Bedroom Den & solarium, 5 appliances, A/C, park- ing,gym,squash. Close to 401/Brock Road, Pickering. Doug 905 428-7729 NORTH OSHAWA,2-bedroom, 2-storey condo-apt. May 1st. Beautiful condition walkout from livingroom to balcony. Eat-in kitchen, 3 bathrooms, laundry room w/plenty of storage. 2 park- ing, 4 appliances included. $1025/month+ hydro. Ray Schroer, Remax Spirit Inc. 905- 434-5222 -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 2 - OSHAWA 3-BEDROOM upper 2 levels of 2-storey house, approx. 1400 sq.ft., balcony off kitchen, 5 appliances, available immediately. $1000 plus utilities. Credit check, no pets. (905)999- 9115 2/3 BEDROOM ranch style house, Whitby, close to all amenities, quiet street, very clean, newly remodelled, gor- geous yard, a/c. June lst. No smoking/pets. References a must. $1100+ utilities. lst/last. (905)668-9088 3 BEDROOM HOUSE, newly renovated, large lot, finished basement, available anytime. $1300+utilities. Courtice, Trulls Rd/Hwy #2.(905)479-0008 3-BEDROOM BUNGALOW, south Ajax, parking, suit professional non-smoking family, no pets, first/last/references. Available immediately. $900/mo.+ utilities. ALSO room for rent $300.905-683-5480. 5-BEDROOM bright, huge home in Pickering/Ajax. Close to shops, schools, transit, 401 & 407. View available on web. $2500+utilities (905)852-8380 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, 3 BEDROOM for rent Ful- ly renovated. Close to amenities. $1200+60% utilities. If interested in buying property, investment opportunity in basement. Call 905-619-2817 or 647-222-6597. AJAX, 4+1 BEDROOM town- home, 1900sq.ft., private yard, garage, 3 parking, laundry, pets ok. Quiet court, near transit, shopping, schools. $1200 month- ly plus.May 1st. (905)424-9372 AJAX, DETACHED, 3 bedroom, 2 full bathrooms, 4 appliances, freshly painted, new, high effi- ciency gas furnace + central air. $1200+gas+electrical. Non- smoking environment. 905-686- 0096. AJAX, HARWOOD/401 Main, spacious, 3 bedroom bungalow. Huge backyard. Nice deck. Ca- thedral ceilings. Quiet. Close amenities. First/last. $850+utilities. Available. Ted /Jackie, 905-420-4506, after 6pm. AJAX-3 BEDROOM, main floor, $1050+utilities. 2 bedroom base- ment apartment, $900 inclusive. Room for rent, $450, shared fa- cilities. Parking. First/last month's rent. 905-683-5641 or 416-315- 9432. AJAX/SHOAL POINT near lake. 4 bedroom detached, 2340 sq.ft. A/C,fireplace,5-appliances,fenced yard, available July. $1800 plus Condolyn Mgt.905 428-9766 AN UNBEATABLE DEAL!0 down, own your own home. Carries for less than rent. OAC. Minimum income required per household is $40,000. Please call Aurelia Cosma, Remax Spirit Inc. 1-888-732-1600 or (905)728- 1600, 24 hr.pager. BLOOR/RITSON,Spacious 3- bedroom home, large principal rooms, eat-in kitchen, laundry, parking, yard, close to amenities. All Inclusive, immediately. (647)892-1593 BOWMANVILLE 3-bdrm house, master ensuite, two livingrooms, diningroom, eat-in kitchen. Laun- dry, garage. In-law apt. New renovation, C/A, dishwasher, fire- place. $1600/mo+util. Avail imme- diately.(905)697-8986 evenings BRAND NEW extra large 1625-sq.ft. 3-bdrm bungalow, a/c, gas fireplace, c/vac, garage, all appliances, lots of upgrades., 2 bathrooms, no pets/ avail May 1, $1400+utilities.(416)845-4050 COURTICE,Main floor family room & laundry, sep diningroom, 3 bdrms, 4 baths, finished base- ment, fenced yard, double gar- age, available June 1. John 905- 433-1576 $1500/mo+utilities LIVERPOOL/BAYLY - Large semi, renovated, 3 bedrooms, sep. dining, 4 appliances, c/a, wood fireplace, hardwood floors, huge deck, no smoking/pets. Available immediately. $1250/in- clusive. www.bgpmt.com. 416- 571-9274. PICKERING - 4 bedroom main, $1195+; basement 3 bedroom $800+. Available immediately. First/last. No smoking/pets. Ref- erences. Near Go-Train, shop- ping/schools (416)893-5690 PICKERING - BUNGALOW.3+2 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, fin. basement, w/separate entrance. 5 appliances, c/a, large fenced yard. Avail. immediately. $1500+. First/last.Call 416-487-6319. NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, April 28, 2006, PAGE 33 A/Pwww.durhamregion.com Best RV Deals 2003 Trail-lite 23' Ultra-lite Was $19,450 Now $14,999 To Receive this Weeks Top 10 Best RV Deals 1-888-743-9378 Ask for Sales Manager 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 PICKERING,Bayly/West Shore, completely renovated 3 bed- room,bungalow, near lake, main floor only, appliances, own laun- dry, parking. Avail. now, $1300 all inclusive, Condolynn Manage- ment (905)428-9766. PICKERING/ AJAX.5 bedroom, bright, huge home. close to shops, schools, transit, 401, 407. View available on web. $2500 +utilities. 905-852-8380 ROSSLAND/THORNTON de- tached executive 4 bdrm, 2 & 1/2 bath, family room w/fireplace, air, main floor laundry, double gar- age. Avail immediately. $1395/mo+.Call 647-284-3060. WESTNEY/ROSSLAND -3 bdrms., 3 bathrooms w/master ensuite, family room, dbl. garage, excellent condition, newly paint- ed, marble flooring. Avail. May 1. $1199/mo.+utilities. Call Mugeeb 416-666-2649. WHITBY, 3-BEDROOM HOUSE, very clean. Garage, paved drive- way, 1.5 baths, appliances, a/c, F.A.G. heat, no pets/smoking. $1150/month, first/last, referenc- es required. Available June 1st. (905)666-5915 3 + 1 BDRM. TOWNHOUSE - Krosno/Liverpool Rd., Pickering. Available June 1. $1150/mo.+ utilities. First/last required. Call 905-831-4556. 3-BEDROOM TOWNHOUSE $1000 Only for May! Brand new end-unit Whitby, garage. 1500sq.ft. large backyard. All ap- pliances, a/c, walking to bus/all amenities. No pets. Immediate possession, $1425/month (416)277-8121 HILLCREST HEIGHTS Commu- nity Living in Oshawa now has units Avail. immed., parking incl. Please call 905-576-9299. OSHAWA SOUTH 3-bedroom townhouse, close to schools, shopping. $975/month plus utilities. First/last. Toll-free 1- 866-922-6422.or 905-579-9956. PRETTY 2-BEDROOM.Hard- wood floors, 5 appliances, close to Go. Available June 1st. $1170+ utilities. Call Deborah 416-627- 4294. WILLOW PARK CO-OP at Taunton and Harmony Rds. has 3 bedroom townhomes available immediately $1023 plus utilities (incl. cable) Call: (905)432-6809 www.ucpm.ca PRINGLE CREEK CO-OP,95 Crawforth St., Unit 85 Whitby, (905)666-2008 is accepting appli- cations for our next orientation. Applications can be picked up at the Community Centre, Mon.- Thurs. During day office hours, alternative pick up points will posted on Community Centre door. UXBRIDGE-2 storey townhouse, 3 bedroom, 3 bathrooms, rec room, 2 parking spaces, $1275. + utilities.905-852-6513 FA MILY LOOKING FOR HOUSE to rent, or buy for sale by owner in Port Perry or surrounding area. Call Dan 905-655-9652. LARGE, CLEAN room near OC, furnished, share kitchen & bath, first/last. Available immediately. Phone 905-436-1420. OSHAWA Adelaide/Townline. Large furnished room. basement, quiet home, private 2-pc, shared kitchen, laundry, shower. Parking, cable, internet/utilities included. Prefer responsible student/em- ployed adult. Immediate. $475/mo.(905)259-2211 PICKERING- Brock and Finch, newly renovated, suit single male, microwave, fridge, laundry. Smoking, utilities and cable in- cluded. Beside bus stop, parking, immediately, reasonable. (905) 686-4975. STUDENT ROOMS (furnished)- all inclusive, 1 km from college, no bus route, students share own facilities and entrance. Referenc- es. No smoking/pets. $500 per mo. available September lst. 8 mo.lease.(905) 725-5624. AJAX- BEDROOM AVAILABLE in large clean 2-bedroom apart- ment, hardwood floors, balcony. Share all amenities, includes phone, cable, parking, internet. $560/month. Available immedi- ately.Call (905)231-9911 AJAX PRIME LOCATION, SUITABLE for employed profes- sional to share new townhome with owner. Included 2 rooms, plus 4pc. bath, internet, digital cable, parking, AC, laundry, BBQ, no smoking/pets. Available im- mediately. $620. per month. (905)683-7968. 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. CHRISTIAN LADY will share her lakefront home, 20 minutes from Peterborough. Extra large room, use of large home and all fa- cilities. 2/3 acre, canoe, paddle boat, 52" T.V. $l,000 month. Available now.(705)657-2525 LOOKING FOR A Professional roommate to share 4-bedroom townhouse in North Oshawa. Close to all amenities and only 5mins to 401. $500/month all in- clusive, no pets, non-smoker call Kevin (905)579-8613 SHARED ACCOMMODATION in 4-bedroom home. Available in North Whitby. Suitable for a non- smoking mature working person who is seeking long-term tenan- cy. All inclusive, $130 weekly. Call (905)665-2728. WHITBY -Garden/Dundas. 2 rooms available in townhouse, parking, laundry. Share all fa- cilities. Non-smokers, no pets. $475/mo.inclusive. First/last. 519-894-1843, 519-241-9586 or 1-877-893-2963. CLEARWATER FLORIDA, 3- bedroom furnished, aircondi- tioned, manufactured homes. 85º pool, 104º hottub. Near beach- es/major attractions. Half hour to Stanley Cup champions ($15/seat). Children welcome, $350/wk (less than motel). Pho- tos shown in your home. (905)683-5503 1982 FRONTIER GMC 18 foot RV for sale. Low mileage (90,000 km). Very Reliable. Sleeps 4. Toilet and two sinks. V8 350 engine. Solar panel pow- ers 6V battery. 3-way fridge. 4 burner stove/oven. Propane heat- er. Large rear storage box. 500W inverter. CB radio. $4300 as is or $6200 cert.(905)727-3782 1990 STARCRAFT (Starflyer model) Tent Trailer. 1 owner, well maintained, sleeps 6, in- side/outside 3 burner propane stove, king size bed, awning, ice- box, 10' box, folds out to 20'. $3000 OBO. (905)668-5193 1999 PROWLER, 25 ft. fifth wheel, model 5B slide-out, A/C, microwave, stereo etc., has never traveled, used on seasonal site, perfect condition, $16,900 OBO. Ron 905-349-2585. 2004 PALOMINO TENT Tra iler, 12' box, electric lift, furnace, 3 way fridge, 2 dinettes (one U shaped) sleeps 8. $7500. (905)409-7151 CAN we help you sell your TRAILER? Due to a record breaking spring, we have buyers and great sited. Castleton Hills RV Park 1-866-241-2224 www.castletonhills.com RICE LAKE Large seasonal 10 new sites. Pool, beach, docking. Tr ailers on-site for sale, Park Model rentals weekly. Call (705)696-3423. Website: www.dreamlandresort.on.ca WALLEYE SEASON MAY 13TTH!!!! FISHING BOAT - 14' fibreglass hull, back side bench & 2 middle sets, wired for lights & live well 20 hp. Evinrude, North- trail trailer, tongue jade. Boat runs well & in great shape. $2000. 705-328-0402 after 6 p.m. SWIMMING POOL OPENING! Durham Pool Services *Swimming Pool *Open/Close *Great Prices! Free Water Analysis Call 905-924-1667 SINCERE SINGLES,Profes- sional matchmaker since 1992. Long-term relationships for all lifestyles. 1/2 PRICE! 1-866-719- 9116.www.sinceresingles.ca WITNESSES WANTED:Looking or anyone who witnessed an accident at Stevenson Rd & King St, Oshawa, on Saturday April 23, between 5-6pm. If you have any info please call (905)728- 1569 AFRICAN FAMILY seeking Christian Live-in Nanny for 2 chil- dren. References required. Please call (905)619-8880 or (416)358-3345. DRIVING NANNY required for 3 children in Pickering. Full-time position for 3 months; part-time thereafter. Please fax resume and references to 905-509-9709. EXPERIENCED RELIABLE,hon- est special care worker seeks po- sition with special needs client as a companion, nanny, housekeep- er or house sitter. References available, (905)426-1638 AFFORDABLE CHILDCARE AVAILABLE in my home for all ages. After hours available. Clean home, nutritious meals. In- teractive play. Call 905-239- 0722. AFFORDABLE loving daycare, all ages, non-smoking, exp., steps Glengrove P.S., St. Antho- ny Daniels bus route. near PTC. Large fenced backyard. Play- room/crafts, Snacks, lunch. Ref- erences.(905)839-7237 LIVE-IN caregiver needed for 4 year old. Call 905-427-6407 after 6 p.m PART TIME WEEKEND relief worker required for 5 year old child with special needs and 8 month old. Ideal for Physio/ECE student. North Ajax. Call (905)427-7974 LIVE IT!New health & wellness magazine. 250,000 copies. Cost-effective directory ads, word ads. Call today to book for the June issue. 416-493-1300 ext. 276.sduguay@metroland.com PSYCHICS reader and advisor, help in all life's problems, satis- faction guaranteed, specializing in Palm, Tarot and Crystal Ball readings. Always private and confidential. House parties and Gift Certificates available. (905)665-3222. “If you’re going to do something, do it right.”Mike Holmes We do it all. Professionally. Kitchens • Bathrooms • Painting Decking • Roofing • Furnace Air Conditioning • AND MORE Call1-800-79-DEPOT or visit www.homedepot.ca/installation Ask us about one of our many financing options to best suit your needs. DURABUILD Quality Home Renovations & Repairs Free Estimates 647-220-6227 New Additions Vinyl Siding Bathrooms & Kitchens Windows & Doors Basements Decks Electrical, Plumbing Garages & Sheds Flooring Carpentry Designs/Drawings/Permits General Repairs STURROCK HOME IMPROVEMENTS (416) 407-2085 A COMPLETE LINE OF SERVICE FOR YOUR HOME kitchen & bathroom remodeling finished basements ceramic tile hardwood & laminate floors drywall repair int./ext.caulking ROB STURROCK AFFORDABLE DECKS Monthly Payments Arranged at Zero Percent (0%) interest Quality Workmanship Free Estimates (905)447-1179 Oshawa pineconedecks@hotmail.com GROW PROPERTY MAINTENANCE TOO TIRED, DON'T HAVE ENOUGH TIME OR YOU JUST DON'T LIKE CUTTING GRASS, WE'LL CUT YOUR GRASS, TRIM IT & EDGE IT. COMMERICIAL & RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES GRASS CUTTING, DRIVEWAY SEALING, AERATION 905-428-6199 HEINRICH LANDSCAPING Lawn Maintenance for: * Estates * Commercial * Residential landscaping, interlock stone patios, walks, driveways, (+ expert relaying), retaining walls, excavating, trenching etc. 905-839-5349 GRASS CUTTING by professionals $20 & up RANGER LANDSCAPING PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Residential and Commercial Also Interlocking & Decks "Excellent rates and excellent service" Guaranteed! (905)686-9444 (416)806-1808 CHOICE GENERAL CONTRACTING Kitchens, bathrooms & tile. Basement apartments & roofing. One call handles it all 416-208-9845 BISHOP INTERIOR DECOR * Interior Painting * Laminate Flooring * Wall Covering * Trim Specialist Call Dan 416-417-3858 BriCo Home Improvements ✓Basements ✓Bathrooms ✓Painting ✓Wallpapering ✓Decks ✓Fences ✓General Repairs FREE ESTIMATES Call Brian 905-686-8841 Cell:416-606-9881 S.D. Miller Landscape Contractor *Turf & Garden *Patio & Walkway Installation/ Repairs *Retaining Walls *Pruning & Spring Clean-up Licenced & Insured Servicing Durham Region 416-676-7795 C.H.I.P. Custom Home Improvement Plus *Professional *Experienced *Reliable Decks, Jungle Gyms, Sheds, Complete Basement apts & rec rooms, Carpentry, Electrical, Plumbing. Laminate Flooring, Smoke Detectors. Garage Door Openers. Improvements for resale. Renovations by Robert For Free Estimates Call Multi-Task Bob 905-837-3225 F & M HOME RENOVATIONS Carpentry for all your needs! Framing & Finish Hardwood Floor Installation 24hr Emergency door repairs on break & enters. You supply the material, we'll do the work! Call (905)420-7394 Rouge Valley Renovation General Contracting Specializing in: Additions House Framing Decks/Roofing... Licensed/Insured Shaun 416-805-6076 JCB Contracting Inc. Specializing in all Interi- or & Exterior Renovation basements ● ceramics bathrooms ● hardwood kitchens ● laminate electrical ● painting plumbing ● crown molding decks ● fencing Serving the Durham re- gion for over 15 years Call John for free esti- mates (905)428-8868 905-409-9903 LICENSED TILE SETTER Residential /Commercial Specializing in remodeling kitchens/bathrooms Home improvement/ renovations 25yrs. exp. 905-655-5602 LODCOM CONSTRUCTION General Home Renovations & Improvements All work guaranteed Craig (905) 686-1913 New Eden Landscape * Construction * Interlock/Natural Stone * Walkways/Patios/Walls * Garden Design * Sprinkler * Decks/Fence/Arbor Over 20 yrs. exp. All work guaranteed (905) 839-8143 PLUMBER ON THE GO Top Quality Plumbing at Reasonable rates Service and new installations Residential/Commercial No job too big or small Free estimates - over 20 years experience (905)837-9722 Renovation Specials $ Free Estimates $ *Framing *Electrical *Plumbing *Drywall *Flooring *Patios & *Decks No Job Too Big or Too Small!! 905-728-0856 WORKSCAPE Spring clean-up Lawn Maintenance Landscaping/ Home Improvements Offering a variety of Services 1-866-545-2442 DEPENDABLE GARBAGE REMOVAL Want a Better Deal? We clean out & dispose of household junk, renovation waste & all general garbage,including furniture and appliances.Friendly & careful same day service. 416-677-3818 Rock Bottom Rates!! NEED A FRIEND WITH A TRUCK? Junk Removal/Disposal ●Light Hauling ●Odd Jobs ●General Deliveries Reasonable Rates Call Hans anytime (905) 706-6776 SPRING CLEANUP Lawn Cutting Garbage Removal, Brick Work, Concrete Repairs, Painting, Eavestrough Cleaning hedge trimming/tree pruning 905-431-7762 905-655-5085 Deb & Di's Custom Interiors ◆For all your painting needs ◆Faux Finishes ◆Ceramics ◆Colour Consultation Deb: 416-725-5651 TMS PAINTING & DECOR Interior & Exterior European Workmanship Fast, clean, reliable service (905)428-0081 DOAEC MOVING/DELIVERY ✓ fully insured and bonded ✓ honest and reliable ✓reasonable rates (905) 426-4456 (416) 704-0267 CLEAN MOMENT Experienced European cleaning.Residential. Pickering & Ajax area. For service call 647-295-0771 "Clean is our middle name" SUPREME HOUSECLEANING BY LAURIE I work alone. 21 yrs. in business. I do everything AND I also bring my own cleaners. Weekly, Bi-Weekly & some Sat.'s (905) 426-3711 • Interlocking Repairs • Interlocking Sealing • Interlocking Installation • Flagstone Sealing • Landscaping & Design www.unicaresealing.ca 416-439-7677 • Landscaping • Sodding • Interlocking Repairs • Interlocking Installation • Interlocking Sealing www.westhilllandscaping.com 416-439-7677 Arctic Lawn Landscaping Flagstone porches, patios and walkway's interlocking stone retaining walls garden design Sod repairs. Call (905)999-5465 MAPLE LEAF LAWN CARE ● Lawn cutting ● Spring clean up ● Fertilization ● Weed Control ● Interlocking stone 905-626-0653 www.mapleleaflawncare.com NEED AUTO INSURANCE?No matter your record you're quali- fied. Better rates for every driver guaranteed. 416-840-4023. LICENSED STRUCTU- RAL/PLATE FITTER is available for sub-contract work. Will travel to you're shop or fabricate you're parts/sub-assemblies at another location with my equipment. Fa- miliar with all aspects of the trade. for more info call MIKE at 289-251-2305 (cell #) or email at MIKEWORKS2004 @hotmail.com PERSONAL INCOME TAXES From as low as...$35 Call: BottomLine Payroll & Bookkeeping 905.426.3197 A US ENTRY WAIVER or Crimi- nal Record Pardon App. Gone In 60 Seconds. www.canadianpar- dons.ca 1-800-298-5520 A/P PAGE 34 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, April 28, 2006 www.durhamregion.com SELL IT NOW CALL AJAX 905-683-0707 TO ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS OR SERVICE IN THIS SECTION PLEASE CALL AJAX 905-683-0707 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 r onto Airport Christian Fellowship Now in Ajax Ajax Community Centre Banquet Hall 75 Centennial Rd. Sunday Family Service - 10am For more information visit www.tacfeast.org or call 416-674-8463 Come Summer Registration for Vacation Bible Schools, Church Day Camps Special Section Publishing June 16th. To advertise your upcoming Summer Church Programs call Janice at 905-683-0707 (ext. 2218) or fax to 905-579-4218 Email: jsam@durhamregion.com Worship St. Margaret’s-in-the-Pines, West Hill on Sunday, May 7th, 2006 the congregation of St. Margaret’s will celebrate the 100th Anniversary of our historic “ Chapel” church. This church was the second St. Margaret’s built on the site and was constructed 1905-1906 and opened for worship on May 13, 1906. Following a special service at 10:30 am there will be a reception at Giffen-Mack and “open house” at the little church. Please join us on this occasion to rejoice in 100 years for the little church and 173 years as a congregation For information, please call the church office at 416-284-4121. 4130 Lawrence Avenue East Scarborough, ON M1E 2R8 1084 Brock Road, Pickering Dr. Sam Martin 905-837-8771 (just south of the 401) Sunday, April 30th Evening Praise Concert 6:00 pm Featuring “Jubilance Choir & Orchestra” Everyone Welcome No charge "CAKES & ALE"solid dark oak diningroom suite. Cane accented, 4 leather upholstered chairs, 4 door buffet, table w/centre leaf extension.$700.(905)728-6160 +CARPET CARPET CARPETS 3 rooms carpeted with Commer- cial carpet and premium pad from $289 (30 yds). 3 rooms carpeted with Berber carpet and premium pad from $389 (30 yds). 3 rooms carpeted with cut pile carpet and premium pad from $489 (30 yds). Free in-home quotes. SAILLIAN CARPETS 1-800-578-0497, 905- 242-3691 ; 905-373-2260. 10 HP. MASSEY lawn tractor, completely rebuilt 4 yrs. ago. Ex- cellent running, 44" mower deck with new blades $800. 1-705- 953-9716. 1993 COLEMAN 'CAPECOD' unique solid walled tent trailer. Sleeps 6. Complete with add-a- room, indoor/outdoor stove, fridge All camping gear included. Ex- cellent condition. $4200 OBO. 905-831-0962. 1999 John Deere 4100 compact tractor with mid mount mower & front end loader, $17,000. (905)649-8176 2001 CUSTOM BUILT "South Paw" pine TV armoir (48"x73"x 26"), $850 or with Sony Trinitron 36" TV, $1300. Call 905-434- 2970 (all prices o.b.o). 3PC. KROEHLER sofa, light blue/grey, good condition. Asking $200 obo (905)683-6032. 8PC. BEDROOM SUITE,like new, light oak. Dresser, wing mirror, armoire, Queen poster head board, foot board & rails, 2 night tables, $1800. 905-721- 7202. 9.9 HP EVINRUDE, 12 foot alu- minum boat. Boat/utility trailer. $1200. 905-427-8417-Don. A BEDROOM SET,gorgeous cherry sleigh, triple dresser/mir- ror, tall dresser, 2 night tables, new. Cost $7450, sell $1,900. Call 905-213-4669. A DINING ROOM,cherry wood, double pedestal table, 8 chairs, Buffet, hutch, dovetail construc- tion. New, still in boxes. Cost $11,000, sacrifice $2,600. 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. DishNetworking, FREE TO AIR. Sales, Installations, Repairs, Modifications. Ariza-700, View Sat-2000 Platimum, all models in-stock. Dish Network Service and Sales. (905)999-0362 AFFORDABLE APPLIANCES, HANK'S APPLIANCES. Stoves, $149/up, portable dishwashers $200/up, 18" dishwashers in stock, fridges $175/up. Washers $125/up. Dryers $149/up. Large selection of reconditioned & new scratch & dent appliances. Parts Specialist. 426 Simcoe St.S. (905)728-4043. ALL NEW QUEEN orthopedic mattress set, cost $1000, sacri- fice $250.Call 905-213-4669. ALTO/SAX Dickson. 1 year old, excellent condition, asking $650. OBO call 905-985-7739 APPLIANCES,refrigerator, stove, heavy duty Kenmore washer & dryer, apartment size washer & dryer, freezer. Mint condition. Will sell separately, can deliver.Call (905)903-4997 BED single mates bed with two drawers in warm maple finish. In- cludes mattress. $125. Call 905- 665-1435 evenings 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 BITS AND BYTES Computer Services: Spring Sale is On: P4/1.8 Ghz (Black IBM SFF) 256MB/40G/CD/FD ONLY: $219., Repairs at reasonable rates. Mon-Thurs 10am-8pm, Fri 10am- 6pm, Sat/Sun Pls Call. 112 Luke Street, Oshawa. (905)576-9216 email: bitsandbytes@rogers.com www.bitsandbytestech.com BRAND NEW HONDA Clone 2500 watt generator, $450. Call for information (905)666-9280 BRAND NEW STANDARD Upper/lower kitchen cupboards, counter tops, large pantry cup- board, corner sink, 2.5' x5' island w/cupboards $4,950. Lots of room/counter space. Call (905)431-4970 BUY/SELL stair lifts, porch lifts, scooters, hospital beds, ceiling lifts etc. Call SILVER CROSS AT (905) 668-8560 OR 1-800-659- 0668 CARPETS SALE & HARD- WOOD FLOORING: carpet 3 rooms from $329 (30 sq. yd.) in- cludes: carpet, pad and installa- tion. Free estimates, carpet re- pairs. Serving Durham and sur- rounding area. Credit Cards Ac- cepted. Call Sam (905)686-1772 CARPETS.Laminate and vinyl sale. 3 rooms, 30sq yds. for $319. Commercial carpet includ- ing premier underpad and instal- lation. Laminate $1.69sq ft. Click system. Residential, commercial, customer satisfaction guaranteed. Free Estimate. Mike 905-431- 4040 CHILDREN'S MATES BED w/headboard. Dining table w/6 chairs. Leather couch, highback chair w/ottoman. Computer desk. Queen-size wrought iron head & foot board. TV armoire. (905)426- 6854 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 DELL OPEN BOX laptop, Inspir- on 6000 & 6400 starting at $1065 + up plus taxes. Comes with Dell warranty. Call (905)683-6472, Visa & MC accepted. DRESSER SET 3-piece $275; Sofa/Loveseat/Chair $200;10-pc solid light pine dining $1150; Kitchen table pedestal 4 chairs $200; upright freezer newer $300; fridge $175; stove $250; gas dry- er $250; dishwasher new $350; double bed $150 (905)260-1123 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS Best Price, Best Quality. All Shapes & Colours. Call 1-866-585-0056 www.thecoverguy.ca HOT TUB COVERS & Pool Safe- ty Covers - best quality, best pric- es, all colours, all sizes. Delivery included. PAUL'S HOME AND LEISURE 905-259-4514 or 866- 972-6837 www.homeandlei- sure.ca HOT TUB/SPA 2006 model, all options, cover, never used, still in wrapper, cost $8,900, sell $5,000. 416-746-0995 HOT TUB/SPA 5 person, loung- er, 24 jets, 5HP, redwood cabi- net, never used, warranty, retail $6995, asking $3995. Call 905- 428-6976. HUGE MOVING SALE! Health Store contents, shelves, outside sign with lights, organic food, herbs, Wiccan products, vitamins, minerals, crystals, stones, jewel- lery, fridge, single futon, 2 small desks, 2 large island shelves, 7-ft wicker shelf, salts, oils, books, gifts, lots more! 16 King St. East, Oshawa. MOVING SALE:bedroom set, kitchen set, bookcases, prints, chair, ottoman, treadmill, Crafts- man tool boxes, lawn mower, odds & ends & more! Call (905)509-3456 MOVING/ESTATE SALE Baldwin piano, 8 by 4 slate pool table, patio set, furniture. In Pickering. 416-578-2113. NEED HOME PHONE SERVICE? * No Credit * No Deposit * Everyone Qualifies $34.95 mo. CALL TELECREDIT 4ahookup 1-888-424-6658 TWO INXS tickets, May 14th, ACC, sec. 320, $104./pair. (905) 831-7227. 761 McKay Road, Unit #1, Pickering, Ontario L1W 3A3 Phone: 905-619-2093 Fax:905-619-3366 west 401 east Brock Rd 1 Montgomery Pk. Rd. Pickering nuclear plant X 761 McKay Rd Unit #1 HUGE MULTI- STREET GARAGE SALE Sunday April 30, Starts 8am RAIN OR SHINE Linton, Larner, Kearney in Pickering Village MULTI FAMILY GARAGE SALE Lots of baby stuff, toys, kitchenware and household items Saturday, April 29th, 8 a.m. - 12 noon 1298 COMMERCE Liverpool/Bayly - Pickering QUALITY ITEMS FOR SALE! Professional woman selling jewelry, full furs, suits, Royal Doulton. Also brand new Coleman camping equipment. 1796 Pinegrove Ave, Pickering Saturday, April 29, 2006, 9:00am-2pm MULTI FAMILY SALE Sat. Apr. 29th, 8-2 p.m. (Raindate Sun.) Goodhart Cres. (Nottingham) Westney Rd. N. of Rossland Ajax Great prices and selection MOVING SALE THIS WEEKEND! 138 Warwick Avenue, Ajax (Lakeside: Shoal Point & Ashbury) Sat, April 29: Household & Furniture Sun, April 30 (10:00 am) Books... Most items $10 or less! MULTI FAMILY YARD SALE Sat. April 29 and Sun. Apr. 30 - 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. 840 BREDA- PICKERING Bayly/Whites hh items, movies, clothes and more. Brand new toys and collectibles. 12 FAMILY GARAGE SALE Sat. April 29th, 9am. 2984 Rangeline Rd. Ajax (bottom of Pickering Beach Rd.) Tons of items including furniture, crafts, dishes, tools, sports eqt. etc. Far too many to list. ALL PROCEEDS will go directly to AJAX RAIDERS GIRLS SOFTBALL TEAM. HUGE GARAGE/ESTATE SALE Sat. & Sun. April 29 & 30, 8am-3pm RAIN OR SHINE antiques, furniture, collectibles, gas scooter, books, etc. 70 Trawley Cres., (Harwood/Gardiner area) GARAGE SALE Sat. April 29 & Sun. April 30 - 8am 100 Bowles Drive, Ajax (Church/Delaney) Girls clothing, Ladies clothing & footwear, lingerie, swim wear all sizes, new & gently used, all excellent condition. Cosmetics, home decor, very upscale.905-426-1920 MOVING SALE! 601 AMBERWOOD CRES. SAT. APR. 29TH, 8AM - 1PM Antiques, tools, furniture, household items and much more! YARD SALE - Sat. April 29th, 9am-3pm Rain date Sun. April 30th 53 Wilce Dr., Ajax household items, clothes, toys, CDs, DVDs, sports, fishing, kitchen items - something for everyone TERRIFIC STREET SALE Desk, toys, dolls, pool, stairs, doors, Lazy Boy love seat, kid's clothing, dishes, treasures, plants, crib, dresser. Oakwood Dr., Pickering (Roughmount/Hwy#2) Follow Pink Signs -Sat. April 29th 8am 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 O G CLOCK, as is, and others plus clock/watchmakers work- bench. All original, 2 doors, 7 drawers, graduated, with knee hole. Basswood construction, turn of the century, original red, with small galley and shelf, 17" deep, 36" high, 48" wide. Call 905-985- 8732. OFFICE FURNITURE & Equip- ment for 3 complete offices in- cluding desks, chairs, computers, printers, filing cabinets, transcri- bers, telephones, floor mats, etc. Will sell separately. Call (905)509-9066 PATIO CHEF NATURAL gas, stainless steel barbecue and ro- tisserie. Like new. $300. 905- 619-3473. PIANOS - AND - CLOCKS Check out our Home Show Spe- cials! (Call for details). Our best prices this week! Not sure if your kids will stick with lessons..try our unique rent-to-own system. 100% of all rental payments apply! Large selection of upright and electronic pianos and Howard Miller clocks. Yamaha, Kawai, Heintzmann etc. Call TELEP PIANO 905-433-1491. www.Telep.ca WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! PLAY CENTRE, WOODEN, NEW inbox. Swings, slide, fort, monkey bars, rope ladder, sand- box. Delivery available. $299. 705-444-9849. PLAYSTATION2 MOD CHIPS XBOX MOD CHIPS installed from $125. Several chips available for each console. We buy used/work- ing consoles. For all the details: www.durhammods.com North End Oshawa.905-626-0542 POOL TABLE, 1" slate. Solid wood. New in box, accessory package included. Cost $6750 sell for $2300. 905-213-4669. 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. SEARS KENMORE Window air conditioner, very quiet, 115 volt, 10,000 BTU, w/remote control. Used 1-month, brand-new. $300. obo. VIKING portable dishwash- er, white, all options, w/cutting board attached, $200 obo. Joan McMahon 905-430-2307. SOLOFLEX Body Machine Sys- tem. Includes the Butterfly & Leg attachements. Hardly used, like new. Paid over $2000, will sell for $750.obo.905-706-2157. STACKABLE WASHER & dryer. Bed chesterfield. Kitchen set. Fridge. Dryer. Freezer. Air condi- tioner. Table, chairs/hutch. 10pc antique diner. Entertainment cen- tre.(905)721-8009 TA RPS - Woven Poly Tarps, all sizes from 8'x10' to 30'x50'. Price $7. - $90. (tax incl.). Call Bow- manville 905-623-5258. TWO LOVE SEATS,white tex- tured, good condition, $300 pair. Telephone (905) 831-8111. 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 April 30th will receive a free months rent!) Lo- cated 2 min. North of 401 be- tween Oshawa and Bowmanville. Call 905-436-1024 or visit us: www.courticefleamarket.com VENETIANS Patio door vertical blinds, neutral cream colour. 77" wide. Excellent condition $150 Call 905-665-1435 evenings WHEELCHAIR,super-tilt, 2-1/2- yrs-old, with footrest, Asking $375.(905)427-0268 TRANSMISSION WANTED for 1991 Dodge Diesel 1-ton 2-wheel drive 5spd. standard. Call Jerry at 905-655-7930. WANTED - used but not abused Drum Cymbals (no drums) Sabian, Zildjian etc. Call 905-686- 8351 WANTED:pickup and cash for good clean working appliances, livingroom, dining room, bedroom and kitchen sets. Furniture pre- ferred in sets.(905)260-1123 ORIGINAL ONE HORSE cutter sleigh, colour red, rare 1921. Made by McLaughlin Carriage Works. Excellent condition. $6,500. Call (819)429-6565 for photos: bdesmaisons@hot- mail.com ADORABLE YORKIE puppies, 7 weeks old, vet checked and first shots, ready to go. 905-885-5440 after 4 PM. ARABIAN STALLION.Regis- tered Purebred. Excellent blood- line background. Dark Beige. Ve ry quiet. $4000 or best cash offer.905-576-7383. DUTCH DWARF RABBITS, so- cialized and dog friendly, free to a good home.9905-244-6435. FREE TO LOVING HOME,3yr old, neutered male cat, black & white, large, loves the outdoors, pets & people, kids. Mary (905)426-2764 GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUPPIES for sale.Call 1-705-878-0234. LAB - adorable pups, yellow, $600.,CKC champ bloodlines, tat- toos, shots, raised in our rec room, ready now. 905-344-7895. LAB PUPS, chocolate, CKC reg- istered, first shots, vet checked, tattooed, health guaranteed. 705-924-2509. LAB, PUREBRED PUPS,CKC registered, yellow & black available. First shots, dewclaw's removed, $750 each. Ready to go NOW. Guaranteed. (905)743- 0933 (905)718-0288 PUREBRED Lab Puppies, Black, $500. Champion Blood Line, first shots, dewormed, home raised and socialized. (905)718-0049. www.howmanypuppies.com SCHNAUZERS (MINI)puppies. salt & pepper, vet checked, de- wormed, first shots, ready now. (905)985-0162 SHIH-TZU PUPPIES - Parents on site, all females. lst shots, ready to go May 6. $600 each. (905) 623-2535 STRAW & HAY available, horses or dairy, large squares, good quality, delivered to farm. 519- 529-1141 YELLOW LAB PUPPIES,pure- bred, not registered. Ready to go. $400 each. Call 905-985-6163 or 905-259-4354. YOU COULD HAVE your dog under control and listening in 2 short weeks. TSURO DOG TRAINING. www.tsurodogtraining.com 905- 797-2855. '99 INTREPID, FULLY loaded, 144k. Excellent condition. Key- less and remote starter and pow- er sun roof. Asking $3250. Call 905-619-9764. 1969 DODGE Dart Swinger, needs finishing, 340 speed, $7,500. 1966 Chevrolet Belair, 2 door sedan, needs finishing, $4,500. Call Paul 905-377-1937. 1997 BUICK LE SABRE, 4 door. 6 cylinder. Good condition. A/C needs work. 126,300 km. $5000. 905-683-5225. HUGE STREET SALE! 10 + HOMES! Maple Gate Rd. +++ (2 streets N. of Dixie/Finch) April 29, 2006, 8 a.m. Furniture, antiques, bicycles, housewares, baby stuff, toys and more! GARAGE SALE Saturday, April 29 from 8:00 am-12:00 pm 63 Addley Crescent (Westney/Hwy 2), Ajax Lots of toys, books & household items! 1995 Pontiac Formula Coup, 5.7L, V8 auto, never winter driv- en. Burgundy with black leather, all options, 64,500km. $9800. 905-985-8615. 1996 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE, 3.8L, a/c, p/s, p/l, p/w, p/seats, very clean car. Asking $5,000. Call Nancy or Scott (905)430- 2246 1997 FORD AEROSTAR van, certified, e-tested $1995; 1997 CHEV MALIBU certified, e-tested $3495; 1997 CHEV CAVALIER certified, e-tested $1995; 1996 OLDS ACHIEVA $2995; 905-925- 2205, 905-987-2205 1999 V-STAR 1100 11,000 km. Helmets included. $5500. Call 905-686-4166. 2000 CHEVY CAVALIER.Silver, 4 door. p/w steering & window. Remote entry. CD am/fm. Good condition & E-tested. Asking $5000.Call Helen 905-831-0461 2003 CHEV IMPALA,45,000 kil.,never seen snow, all options, sunroof, call (905) 723-7261. April 25th.or after. 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix, Black, 60,000kms. Certified & E-tested. No GST. $10,900. (905)786- 2099 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, April 28, 2006, PAGE 35 A/Pwww.durhamregion.com TO Contact Us Call: 905-668-6881TO Contact Us Call: 905-668-6881 Apply on-lineatApply on-lineat www.creditzonecanada.comwww.creditzonecanada.com Bad Credit? O.K. • New to Country? O.K. • Bankrupt? O.K. • Slow Payment’s? O.K. “Durham’s Original”“Durham’s Original” *Need a Car Loan-*Need a Car Loan- Call Credit-ZoneCall Credit-Zone KAHN AUCTION CENTRE 2699 Brock Rd. N. Pickering (3 miles north of Hwy. 401 exit 399) Sunday, April 30th Preview 11:30 a.m. Sale Starts 1:00 p.m. Interesting sale of stock overruns, antiques & estate pieces. Rede- signing the guest room? We have the bedroom set for you, Mission Oak, Country Pine, Hi Profile Sleigh & more. Canadian made Quality Pillow top Mattresses with a 20 or 30 yr guarantee, If you just need accent pieces, we have single dressers in a variety of styles & sizes. Let your inner self shine with Oriental side tables, Fr ench Country Hand painted Bombay Chests, Old English Fireside Chairs, or a sophisticated Partners Desk. Add to this, one of our prints ranging from Nature done by Robert Bateman, scenery from To m Thompson, Walter Campbell or another of the Group of Seven, Jungle Wildlife, Egyptian portraits to tranquil English Florals. We have Grandfather Clocks, Swords, Tea Sets, Scatter mats, Large Vases, Plant Stands, Lingerie Cabinets, Table & Chair Sets, Pub ta- ble Set, Leather Sofa Sets, Theatre Seating, Coffee & End Tables, Royal Doultons, Collector Plates, Cranberry Glass & Magazine Stands. If you're in the mood to decorate, this is the place to save. -Auctioneers- Peter Raithby & Anthony Wagler Call 905-683-0041 "Want excitement, go to an Auction" Mother’s Day Tributes Publishing Sunday, May 14 Deadline Wednesday, May 10 Did You Know… that if you place your Mother’s Day Tribute with a colour or (black & white) photo, your tribute will automatically appear on our milestonedurhamregion.com website For further information please call our Classifi ed Sales Representative 905-683-5110 Please ask for Cheryl HANDYMAN SPECIALS FROM $100 and up. Many to choose from. Pickering Village Motors. Call Pat 905-686-6928. 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 - ALL SCRAP CARS,old cars & trucks wanted. Cash paid. Free pickup. Call Bob anytime (905)431-0407. $ $ 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 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). $$$$$ 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 ABSOLUTELY THE BEST CASH deal for your old junker. Cars & trucks wanted, dead or alive. Free p-up. Call 24 hrs. John 905-263-4142 or 905-914-4142. 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 1991 CHEV S10 King Cab pick- up, black, 4.3 litre, AC, CD, cap, 6 tires and wheels, certified & E- tested, asking $2,800. 905-377- 1741. 1992 DODGE Grand Caravan, 280,000 km. $1200. 905-404- 8676. 1994 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER, excellent condition, senior driven, certified & e-tested, $2495. Phone (905)433-1962 1997 JIMMY,mint condition, key- less remote entry & starter, records of service avail. Asking $4,200. Call (905)718-3121 7.3L TURBO DIESEL,1998 FORD E-350 CUBE VAN, 14' heated box, well-maintained, new rad, new starter, 312k, certified & e-tested $9,500. Call Tom (905)579-3760 or (905)431-9545. DURHAM'S own dating service since 1998. Must be 18+. Friends or lovers you choose. Just a phone call away. Free to browse. 905-683-1110. EXCLUSIVELY YOURS Discover Durham's Most Reputable Agency Without the attitude Quality time is our motto Discretion Guaranteed! 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VIEW ON-LINE AT.... Step into a beautiful new home this Spring. Make your your move today! SpringSpring OPEN HOUSEOPEN HOUSE WEEKENDWEEKEND LOIS SIMMONDS- WEAVER* 905-427-6522 Connect Realty Independently Owned & Operated, Brokerage PICTURE PERFECT! Great “Ajax-By-The-Lake” Location. Finished top to bottom, many upgrades including renovated kitchen with heated tiles, gas fi replace, hot tub and so much more! Just move in!! Directions: Westney Road South to Finley, South and follow signs. SAT. APRIL 29, 2-4 P.M. 37 BROOKSBANK CRES., AJAX$284,500Beautiful 4 bdrm. fully detached home fi nished top to bottom. Lots of ceramics, custom built-ins and builders upgrades. Backs to greenspace with access to hiking and biking trails. Less than 8 years old in great family neighbourhood. All this and 6 appliances too! Call Rick Faye at Coldwell Banker Case Realty 905-831-2273. SAT. & SUN. APRIL 29 & 30, 1-4 P.M. 1110 GOSSAMER DRIVE, PICKERING$299,900CASE REALTY Brokerage RICK FAYE* 905-831-2273 DON DENNIS* & LORRAINE HICKLING* Visit: www.WeHelpYouMoveHome.com QUALITY ONE LTD., Brokerage Independently Owned & Operated 905-683-5000 (Offi ce) SHOWS LIKE A MODEL HOME! Dobson & Angus MLS # E886598 SATURDAY APRIL 29TH 1:15-1:45 P.M. 53 DOBSON CRES., AJAX$279,900~Take a drive by and check them out on our website~ ~A second viewing of any of these homes can be arranged at your convenience~$269,900NEW KITCHEN! UPGRADED THROUGHOUT! Mandrake/Doric MLS # E868594 SATURDAY APRIL 29TH 1:15-2:15 P.M. 16 ANGUS DR., AJAX $339,900HUGE 2 FAMILY HOME! Ritchie/Westney MLS # E876279 SATURDAY APRIL 29TH 12:30-1:00 P.M. 272 WRIGHT CRES., AJAX $264,900RENOVATED HOME- GREAT PRICE! Harwood/Dreyer MLS #E866181 SATURDAY APRIL 29TH 2:30-4:00 P.M. 35 HARLAND CRES., AJAX RAVINE LOT! 4 BEDROOMS! Pickering Beach/Rollo MLS # E853734 SATURDAY APRIL 29TH 2:00-2:30 P.M. 33 HULLEY CRES., AJAX FULLY LOADED TOWNHOME! Brock/Rossland MLS # E879256 SUNDAY APRIL 30TH 12:00-1:30 P.M. 57 SPRUCEDALE WAY, WHITBY IMMACULATE RESTORED HOME! Wilson/Athol MLS # E833477 SUNDAY APRIL 30TH 2:00-4:00 P.M. 350 ATHOL ST., OSHAWA$329,900HUGE FAMILY HOME! Whites/Sheppard MLS # E847987 SATURDAY APRIL 29TH 12:00-1:00 P.M.$365,000760 SHEPPARD AVE., PICKERING $209,900$264,900SU N D A Y SA T U R D A Y SA T U R D A Y SA T U R D A Y SA T U R D A Y SA T U R D A Y SA T U R D A Y SU N D A Y Open Houses continued on Next Page AGATHE SCHONFELD** 416-487-5131 STUNNING ONE YEAR NEW HOME! Premium size lot approx. 45’ width, premium ravine, premium hardwood, premium 9 ft. ceilings + too many updates to list! Don’t miss this open house this Saturday and Sunday 2 to 4. See you there! SAT. & SUN. APRIL 29 & 30, 2-4 P.M. 850 AUDLEY RD. S., AJAX ULTIMATE REALTY INC. Brokerage Stunning Monarch built home in new Ajax neighbourhood. 4 bedrms., main fl oor family room with fi replace and hardwood fl oors, great open layout and fi nished to perfection. Be the fi rst to see this beautiful home. Asking $394,900.For more information call Brad 905-831-2273. SAT. & SUN. APRIL 29 & 30, 2-4 P.M. 34 BYRAM DOWNS, AJAX Audley & Hwy. 2 CASE REALTY Brokerage BRAD TATE* 905-831-2273 STEVE KOSTKA* 905- 839-7449 714 STONEPATH CIRCLE WHITES/STROUD PICKERING SAT., APRIL 29, 2-4 PM “INGROUND POOL” Spectacular home!!! $$$’s spent from top to bottom ***Huge lot w/pool, gorgeous kitchen, new fl ooring *new roof *new central air *new furnace *new windows.* Oak kitchen, skylight, fi nished bsmt. w/wet bar. Make sure you see this one!! Just Listed.Call Steve Kostka now @ 905-839-7449. See Steve’s virtual tour www.stevekostka.com ROUGE RIVER Realty Ltd., Brokerage 837 ZATOR AVE. LIVERPOOL/BAYLY PICKERING SUNDAY, APRIL 30, 2-4 PM “CLOSE TO LAKE” Rare “4” bedroom home, fully detached. Newer gleaming hardwood fl oors, roof, furnace, windows. All appliances, ELF’s, window coverings. Close to GO train, mall, schools, 401. Don’t miss this one!! “Just Listed”. Won’t last!!! Call Steve. See Steve’s “VIRTUAL TOUR” wwwstevekostka.com 811 PRIMROSE CRT. FA IRPORT/FINCH PICKERING APPOINTMENT ONLY “HEATED INGROUND POOL” ***Your shopping stops here.*** Over $300,000 K spent here on all upgrades. ***Kitchen “Granite Counters”. Gleaming hardwood fl oors in every room: includes all bedrooms.*** Gorgeous fi nished basement. Washroom with steam sauna. “WALKOUT bsmt.,” private yard, quiet court. Must see to believe!! Call Steve now. See Steve’s virtual tour www.stevekoskta.com $32 9, 9 0 0 $27 7, 5 0 0 $68 8, 2 0 0 SUNDAY, APRIL 30, 2-4 PM 1975 ROSEFIELD RD., #18 LIVERPOOL/FINCH SEETA SINGH* 416- 286-3993 Beautifully maintained 3 bedroom townhome with spacious principal rooms. Tons of upgrades - neutral decor throughout. All newer appliances, fenced back yard. GAS heating & central air. Stop by & see for yourself. Very motivated seller - priced for a quick sale. Rouge River Realty Inc. Brookerage $16 8, 9 0 0 *Salesperson **Broker ***Broker of Record MIKE ARNOLD* 905 428-7677 4 Bdrm home, with Newer Furnace, newer windows, updated electrical, huge family kitchen. Main fl oor family rm, main fl oor laundry rm. Custom kitchen, w/o to deck. Finished rec rm plus spare bedroom, cold storage rm. Close to all amenities. SUN. APRIL 30, 2-4 P.M. 1835 SHADYBROOK, PICKERING$349,9000RUDENTIAL !CHIEVERS 2EALTY "ROKERAGE An independently owned and operated affi liate of The Prudential Realtor Affi liates Inc. OUT THESE OPEN HOUSES 1009 Rambleberry Ave., PICKERING ..... Sun. 2-4 ❑ 760 Sheppard Ave., PICKERING .......... Sat. 12-1 ❑ 272 Wright Cres., AJAX ................. Sat 12:30-1 ❑ 16 Angus Dr., AJAX ................... Sat. 1:15-2:15 ❑ 53 Dobson Cres., AJAX ................ Sat. 1:15-1:45 ❑ 35 Harland Cres., AJAX .............. Sat. 2:30-4:00 ❑ 33 Hulley Cres., AJAX .....................Sat. 2-2:30 ❑ 57 Sprucedale Way, WHITBY ......... Sun. 12-1:30 ❑ 350 Athol St., OSHAWA ..................... Sun. 2-4 ❑ 320 Mapleview Ct. ............................ Sat. 2-4 ❑ 1835 Shadybrook, PICKERING ............ Sun. 2-4 ❑ 37 Brooksbank Cres., AJAX ................. Sat. 2-4 ❑ 850 Audley Rd. S., AJAX .................... Sat. 2-4 ❑ & ...................................... Sun. 2-4 ❑ 714 Stonepath Circle, PICKERING .......... Sat. 2-4 ❑ 837 Zator Ave., PICKERING ................ Sun. 2-4 ❑ 1975 Rosefi eld #18, PICKERING ........... Sun. 2-4 ❑ 34 Bryam Downs, AJAX ...................... Sat. 2-4 ❑ & ...................................... Sun. 2-4 ❑ 1110 Gossamer Dr., PICKERING ............ Sat. 2-4 ❑ & ...................................... Sun. 2-4 ❑ ✓ If you are looking for a home that backs to green- space, set on a child-safe court, open concept design, 4 generous size bdrms, mahogany fin- ished hardwood floors throughout, granite kit counters, 3-sided gas fireplace, huge Master Bedroom/5 pce ensuite, 9' ceilings and priced to sell at $379,900, then do join me Saturday to experience the luxury of this stunning home! Kelly Pantaleo. 320 Mapleview Court (Altona and Finch) Saturday April 29TH, 2-4 PM KELLY PANTALEO* 905-471-2121 Century 21 Leading Edge Realty Inc. $37 9, 9 0 0 JANIS EVANOFF* 416-266-3339 Brokerage SUN. APRIL 30, 2-4 P.M. 1009 RAMBLEBERRY AVE., PICKERING Absolutely immaculate family home on premium lot! Loaded with upgrades! Newer broadloom and hardwood fl oors! Freshly painted! New roof and new driveway! Extensive landscaping with pond and arbour! Fully fenced yard with custom deck! You’ll be impressed!$359,900THE NEWS ADVERTISER, April 28, 2006 PAGE 37 A/Pdurhamregion.com VIEW ON-LINE AT.... Step into a beautiful new home this Spring. Make your your move today! SpringSpring OPEN HOUSEOPEN HOUSE WEEKENDWEEKEND Call STEVE FEARON* 905-683-5000 (BRENNAN/RAVENSCROFT) HEATED INGROUND POOL. Ajax beauty with fantastic back yard. Pool, patio and gardens. Great for entertaining. Spacious fl oor plan has main fl oor Family Room and Laundry. Direct access to garage. Big, bright Kitchen. Finished Basement. Steps to School and Park. Always spotlessly clean. $285,000. SUNDAY, APRIL 30, 1-3 P.M. 55 BRENNAN RD., AJAX QUALITY ONE LTD. Brokerage Open Houses continued on Page 30 ALLANA THOMPSON* 800-631-5216 1868 PINE GROVE AVE. SAT. APRIL 29, 1-4 P.M. Tw yn Rivers - Woodview - Hogarth - Pine Grove Absolutely Gorgeous - 3,000 sq.ft. all brick, stone front, Bayfi eld home. Fenced lot, Rouge Valley, 4 bdrms., main fl oor den, family room, custom laundry. Sunken foyer, curved oak staircase. Strip oak fl oors & 9 ft. ceilings on main level. Palladium windows. Inground sprinkler system, central vac & air, BBQ gas line, gourmet style kitchen. WOW!! 416-567-2018 www.allanahome.com $54 9, 0 0 0 O P E N H O US E Credit Valley R.E. Brokerage DIETMAR H. ARFF* 905-668-1800 416-795-3306 (direct) SAT. & SUN., APRIL 29 & 30 2 - 4 P.M. 40 LINTON AVE., AJAX Rouge River Realty Ltd. Brokerage 3+1 Bedroom Bungalow on a large lot with very large deck facing west new kitchen, bathroom, 2nd bathroom roughed-in rec room with laminate floor, all newer windows, detached garage + plenty of parking - Close to schools, transit, library, golf course. Call Dietmar at 905-668-1800 or direct 416-795-3306. $297,900DESIRABLE PICKERING VILLAGE - MOVE-IN CONDITIONBILL GRAY* 905-426-7515 198 RAVENSCROFT RD., AJAX SAT., APRIL 29, 2-4 P.M. SUN., APRIL 30, 11:30-1:30 P.M. JUST LISTED! Desirable Westney Heights! This beautiful 3 bdrm. home features upgraded fl ooring in the kitchen, D/R, L/R & bedrooms as well as new counters & ceramic backsplash in the large, eat-in kitchen. Walkout from the dining room to a multi- level deck & the large backyard. Nicely fi nished rec room in basement. Move-in condition! Dir.: Westney Rd. N., west on Ravenscroft. $25 9, 9 0 0 JU S T L I S T E D Results Realty Inc. Brokerage *Salesperson **Broker ***Broker of Record AJAX QUIET AREA Desirable South Ajax. Court location. Beautifully maintained 4 bedroom home. Spotless! Blair Buchanan 905-666-1333. OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, APRIL 30, 2-4PM 7 FOLLETT CRT., AJAX $274,9 0 0 PICKERING BUNGALOW Large kitchen. Three bedrooms, walkout to deck. Newer bathroom fi xtures. Super lot 194’ deep. Immaculate! Blair Buchanan 905-666-1333. OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, APRIL 30, 2-4 PM 1611 FINCH AVE., PICKERING Brokerage BLAIR BUCHANAN* 905-666-1333 INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED $227,9 0 0 MINKI BASU* 905-831-3300 CLOVER RIDGE/BRYANT Gorgeous sidesplit 4 bedroom, 3 washroom. 2 tier deck with fi nished basement on very private lot. Renovated kitchen with slate fl ooring and much more. Lots of character. Call MINKI OR MARIA for more information at 905-831-3300. SAT. APRIL 29, 2-4 P.M. 86 BRYANT ROAD, AJAX$299,900First Realty Ltd. Brokerage MARIA CLIMENT* 905-831-3300 GREAT HOME, GREAT LOCATION Beautiful 4+1 bedroom home in demand neighbourhood. All brick, approx 2700 sf with sunken family room, large eat in kitchen and walk out to deck.Large master with sitting room and walk-in closet. Finished basement with bedrm, offi ce and rec room.Insulated, heated garage. No disappointments here. Call Sharon LaRocque today. SAT. APRIL 29 , 2-4 P.M. 546 BARRY DRIVE, PICKERING CASE REALTY Brokerage SHARON LAROCQUE* 905-831-2273 DOUG GORDON Sales Representative 905-831-3300 SAT. APRIL 29, 11 A.M. - 1 P.M. & SUN. APRIL 30, 2-4 P.M. 2 UPCHURCH, AJAX LAKEFRONT PROPERTY. Picturesque lakeside community lakefront property with breathtaking panoramic views of the lake from both the lower verandah and upper level balcony. Stunning open concept, 4 bdrm. home with 9 ft. high, sun drenched rooms upgraded throughout. First Realty Ltd. Brokerage www.douggordonhomes.com SAT. APRIL 29, 2-4 P.M. 765 OKLAHOMA DR. UNIT 7, PICKERING$199,900RENOVATED KITCHEN AND BATHROOMS! 3 bdrms., 2 baths with fin. bsmt. Recently renovated gourmet kitchen with marbled backsplash, custom cabinetry, hrdwd. flrs., pot lights and crown moulding throughout.$539,900SATURDAY & SUNDAY, APRIL 29 & 30, 2-4 P.M. Desirable Fox Hollow location, dream kitchen is a must see. 000’S spent. Ceramic tile & laminate fl ooring cover the main fl oor. Fully fi nished basement. Rec.room W/3pc bath, large pie shaped lot W/beautiful trees on a quiet court. Close to all schools, transit. 692 BECKWORTH SQUARE, PICKERING$282,500SEBASTIAN SPATARO* 416 298-8200 PERCY FULTON LTD. Brokerage SAT. APRIL 29, 1-3 P.M. 1901 SPRUCE HILL ROAD, PICKERING$569,888MARY ROY Principal Broker 905 426-7515 RESULTS Realty Inc. Brokerage PEACE AND PRIVACY IN THE CITY! Spectacular & Unique ‘One Of A Kind’ Custom Designed Home On Huge 75’ X 296’ Private Paradise W/Custom Kitchen, Outstanding Master ‘Suite’ W/Loft, Extremely Private Yard W/Beautiful Gardens, Mature Trees, Pool & Much More on one of the most desirable streets in Pickering. ONCE YOU SEE IT, YOU’LL WANT TO OWN IT! Call Mary Roy today 33 SIMNICK CRES., COURTICE! 126 MACKEY DR., WHITBY SUN., APRIL 30, 2-4 P.M. SUN., APRIL 30, 2-4 P.M. Premium lot sides to forested area! Main floor family room! Gas fireplace! Prof. finished big screen room with beautiful wet bar! Valued at $244,800. Call David McIntyre at 905-427-1400 or www.DurhamHomeNet.com Stunning Queen’s Common bungalow! Quality upgrades! Prof. decorated! Prof. finished lower level! Prof. landscaped! Media loft! 5 Bedrooms! Main floor family room 24 ft. cathedral ceilings! Call David McIntyre 905-427-1400 or www.DurhamHomeNet.com DAVID McINTYRE* 905-427-1400 R ouge River Realty Ltd. Brokerage www.DurhamHomeNet.com OUT THESE OPEN HOUSES 9 MacDermott Dr., AJAX ..................... Sat. 1-4 ❑ & ...................................... Sun. 1-4 ❑ 546 Barry Dr., PICKERING ................... Sat. 2-4 ❑ 765 Oklahoma #7, PICKERING .............. Sat. 2-4 ❑ 2 Upchurch, AJAX ........................... Sat. 11-1 ❑ & ...................................... Sun. 2-4 ❑ 9 Tudor Ave., AJAX ........................... Sat. 2-4 ❑ 1611 Finch Ave., PICKERING .............. Sun. 2-4 ❑ 7 Follett Crt., AJAX .......................... Sun. 2-4 ❑ 86 Bryant Road, AJAX ........................ Sat. 2-4 ❑ 55 Brennan Rd., AJAX ...................... Sun. 1-3 ❑ 1868 Pinegrove Ave., PICKERING .......... Sat. 1-4 ❑ 198 Ravenscroft, AJAX ....................... Sat. 2-4 ❑ & ............................. Sun. 11:30-1:30 ❑ 40 Linton Ave., AJAX ......................... Sat. 2-4 ❑ & ...................................... Sun. 2-4 ❑ 692 Beckworth Sq., PICKERING ............ Sat. 2-4 ❑ & ...................................... Sun. 2-4 ❑ 1901 Spruce Hill Rd., PICKERING .......... Sat. 1-3 ❑ 33 Simnick Cres., COURTICE .............. Sun. 2-4 ❑ 126 Mackey Dr., WHITBY ................... Sun. 2-4 ❑ ✓ SHERI LYNN CALLUS* 416-461-0925 9 MACDERMOTT DR., AJAX SAT. & SUN., APRIL 29 & 30, 1-4 P.M. Immaculate 4 bedroom home with central air conditioning and professionally fi nished basement with bedroom, den, living room, kitchen and bath, perfect for in-laws. Hardwood fl oors and french doors on main fl oor. Main fl oor family room with fi replace. Parquet fl oors in bedrooms. Close to schools, parks, transit, shopping and highways 401 & 407. For more information, contact Sheri Lynn Callus* at 416-461-0925. CASE REALTY LTD. Brokerage LYNDA SAUDER* 905-985-9777 1-800-448-1056 9 TUDOR AVE., AJAX (Harwood, just N. of 401) SAT., APRIL 29, 2-4 P.M. COME SEE - COME BUY!! Get there fi rst! Charming, well cared for 4 bedroom family home. Hardwood, marble and slate fl ooring, updated kitchen overlooking sunken family room with fi replace and w/o to rear yard. Separate living/dining room, M/F 2 pc., fully fenced yard and 2 decks, great for entertaining. S.O.S. See You On Sunday. $22 2, 8 9 5 RMR Real Estate Brokerage durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 38 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, April 28, 2006 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, April 28, 2006 PAGE 39 A/Pdurhamregion.com Team wins Ontario under-20, under-18 volleyball titles DURHAM — The Durham At- tack’s 18-and-under girls’ volleyball team won back-to-back provincial titles this season, capturing both the 20-and-under and 18-and- under crowns. The two provincial titles repre- sented the Durham Attack team’s fourth provincial title and its third in a row. At the 20-and-under champion- ships in Toronto, the Attack beat the Toronto Royals, consisting of six University of Toronto varsity play- ers, in the best-of-three games for the gold medal (25-19; 29-27). Four Durham Attack players were selected by coaches from other clubs as tournament all-stars: Kaila Janssen and Annabelle Pellerin, both for best outside hitters; Hayley To dd best middle hitter and Amber- Lee Campbell for best setter. At the Ontario Volleyball Asso- ciation’s 18-and-under champion- ships, 16 of Ontario’s top teams met for two days to battle it out for the top honours. Durham Attack fought their way to the final and defeated the sec- ond-seeded Peel Selects in the best- of-five matches, 25-16, 25-18, 14-25, 19-25, 15-11. Setter Amber-Lee Campbell and left-side hitter Annabelle Pellerin were co-recipients of the Evelyn Hollick Award, the first time two players from the same club have re- ceived this award in the same year. This award is presented to players who are not only outstanding on the court but also show tremen- dous dedication to the sport. Set- ter, defensive and serving specialist Kim Hubiak received the Award of Excellence. The team captured its first Pro- vincial crown in 2004 at the 16- and-under division and included players Amber-Lee Campbell, Kaila Janssen, Kim Hubiak, Landis Doyle, Katelyn Earle and Jenn Orr. It is coached by Chris Williamson, Evan Williams and Julie Clark. In 2005, the Attack added Hayley Todd and Leandra Mariani and, along with coaches Tine Lee and Robert Chung, won its second champion- ship at the 17-and-under level. An- nabelle Pellerin, Meghan Melissis and Bailie Paplinskie were added to the roster this year, along with Heather Rivers who joined the team in the 20-and-under tournaments. Coached by Tine Lee and Glenn Imperial, the team has a 46-4 re- cord, earned seven gold and two silver medals in nine tournaments and two Provincial titles in the 2005-2006 season. In other Attack news, Durham’s 14-and-under girls’ Black team won the silver medal at the Tier 1 Pro- vincial championships. The girls dominated pool play and fought hard through their playoff matches to enter the final against the Niagara Rapids Black. The Attack girls won the first game 25-22, but fell to the Rapids in the final two games, los- ing 17-25 and 13-15. Meanwhile, the Durham Attack Black 16-and-under team came from a ninth seeding to win the bronze at the Tier 1 Provincial championships in St. Catharines. Durham Attack girls double up on provincial crowns Submitted photo The Durham Attack 18-and-under girls’ volleyball team capped a solid season by winning the under-18 and under-20 On- tario championships recently. Durham business news at...durhamregion.comdurhamregion.comdurhamregion.com • Breaking business news • Photo Gallery • Opinions from the world of business • Home to Durham Business Times • Vote in our weekly Reader Poll • Send us photos from your new business opening • Donating money? Opening a business? Photos from a business event or milestone? 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