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Fa ther, daughter rescued from Falby fire By Keith Gilligan kgilligan@durhamregion.com AJAX — A father and his daugh- ter were rescued from a second- floor unit when a fire broke out in an apartment early Friday morn- ing. Ajax Fire and Emergency Ser- vices Deputy Chief Matt Pegg said the “fairly significant fire” started around 6:15 a.m. on the second floor of 66 Falby Crt. “We successfully rescued two oc- cupants using the external ladder,” Mr. Pegg stated. “The occupants Pickering Town Centre (Lower level Sears wing) 905 837-1212 Whitby Mall (Next to Staples) 905 725-1212 Available at the following Bell stores: Offer ends February 28, 2007. Available with compatible devices, within Mobility from Bell core network and/or high speed mobile network coverage areas where technology permits. Weeknights from Monday to Thursday, 9pm to 7am; and Weekends from Friday 9pm to Monday 7am. 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Pickering 905-509-5005 35.2//-3 s 7).$/73 s $//23 905-686-2445 Visit our showroom 239 Station St., Ajax Manufacturer of SUNROOMS & WINDOWS The Pickering 40 PAGES ✦ Pressrun 48,900 ✦ Metroland Durham Region Media Group ✦ SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2007 ✦ Optional delivery $6 / Newsstand $1 DurhamDurham Daily News Every weekday at noon Sun and softball Ajax’s Cassandra Pesch heads south for the game Page 30 HOPING FOR A COLD BITE Mike Pochwat photo Tom Williamson was at Fisherman’s Bay in Pickering this week doing a little ice fishing. With the ice being almost two-feet thick, some people even had their cars out on the middle of the bay. Mayor wants jobs in place before houses built By Keith Gilligan kgilligan@durhamregion.com PICKERING — Seaton is a go. A ruling last week by the Supreme Court of Canada that it wouldn’t grant developer Silvio De Gasperis leave to appeal a lower court de- cision means the environmentally friendly project can proceed. Mr. De Gasperis had sought to ap- peal a court ruling that planning for Seaton was flawed and done without adequate consultation. Mr. De Gasperis owns land in the Duffins-Rouge Agricultural Reserve and wanted to develop it. However, that land was included in the Prov- ince’s greenbelt plan. Calls to Mr. De Gasperis weren’t returned. Pickering Mayor Dave Ryan said the Supreme Court ruling “means we now actively engage in the next step. We’ll move forward on Seaton.” The Province said Seaton would be the home to 70,000 residents and create 35,000 jobs. Mayor Ryan, however, stated, “We support Seaton so long as the pro- vincial government comes to the table with active support. The 35,000 jobs is a paper promise.” Seaton covers an area of about 6,000 hectares and is roughly bound- ed by the West Duffins Creek to the west, Hwy. 7 to the north, Brock Road to the east and the CP rail line to the south. About 55 per cent of the land would be developed. 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The Province seems to be moving from manufacturing to knowledge-based em- ployment. “Manufacturing needs a big- ger footprint. “The amount of land actually avail- able, once you factor in service roads and stream crossings, the actual land mass has shrunk quite dramatically. It’s less than 50 per cent,” Mayor Ryan said. The Seaton lands were expropri- ated by the Province in the early 1970s. Seaton was to serve as a feeder commu- nity for a planned federal airport in north Pickering. Since the airport plans were shelved, the Seaton lands have been dormant. The current Liberal government of- fered to exchange land in Seaton to de- velopers who wanted to build on the en- vironmentally sensitive Oak Ridges Mo- raine. With the land exchange, “we don’t know where that is. It couldn’t occur while it was in the courts. There’s one more decision that’s outstanding. It’s an action an interest group has taken. Once all the court decisions have concluded, the Province can do the land exchange,” Mayor Ryan stated. Bruce Singbush, an official with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Hous- ing, said the Supreme Court decision means the Seaton plan “has become law and it clearly sets a strong direction for the community of Seaton. “It means the plans for the community of Seaton are final,” he added. The Province needs to help pay for infrastructure and aid in the marketing of the employment land, Mayor Ryan noted. Pickering wanted development in the agriculture preserve as well as in Seaton. “The City of Pickering is on record and continues to be of the opinion, the growth management study wasn’t given due consideration. It’s unfortunate, but the decision has been made,” he said. The Province has promised that Seaton will promote sustainability. “With the full support of the Province, we can create a community that will be a leader in North America.” Next steps include “how the servicing will be funded and installed. Then we get into the detailed level of planning needed for the community. “Optimistically, it will be four to five years before anything happens, physi- cally building of the community,” Mayor Ryan stated. Mayor Ryan said the City’s position is the jobs have to come before the resi- dents move in. “Before the first foundation is poured for a house, we want to see the founda- tion and building for employment. It has to be (jobs before housing).” “With 70,000 jobs without first having the jobs promised to support them, it guarantees we’ll have more people on the roads. We’ll be adding to our existing gridlock.” With files from Torstar News Services did everything right and as a result were rescued. They stayed in the bed- room, called 911, got to the window and we were able to rescue them.” He noted 37-year-old man and his 13-year-old daughter couldn’t get out because of the heavy smoke and flames. “They were hanging out the window.” The ladder truck went to the rear of the building where the couple were. “They were successfully rescued.” Once the pair was rescued, fire crews then turned to battling the blaze, Mr. Pegg said, both from the outside and inside. The pair were taken by ambulance to hospital for observations and were released by Friday afternoon, Mr. Pegg said. “They were hanging, leaning out the bedroom window. The fire was in the main living area,” Mr. Pegg noted. “The investigation is under way into the origin and cause.” An initial estimate has damages totalling $100,000. Province promises Seaton will be sustainable ‘The amount of land actu- ally available, once you fac- tor in service roads and stream cross- ings, the ac- tual land mass has shrunk quite dramati- cally.’ DAVE RYAN ✦ Province from page 1 Family members called 911 from bedroom ✦ Family from page 1 ‘It is clear that the government’s goal is to wipe out the entire community’: Holland By Erin Hatfield ehatfield@durhamregion.com PICKERING — Local residents, and Ajax-Pickering MP Mark Hol- land, say a ruling against tenants of the Picking airport lands is a major set back in a battle over the property, which has smoldered for more than 30 years. Court documents issued on Feb. 12 indicate the Ontario Superi- or Court of Justice ruled against several residents of the Pickering lands who face eviction from their home. Transport Canada owns 18,600 acres of land in north Pickering, which is the possible future site of an airport. Public Works and Gov- ernment Services Canada manage all the properties. After receiving eviction notices, a number of residents appealed the notices to a housing tribunal, which ruled in their favour. The government then successfully ap- pealed the tribunal’s decision to the court. Angela, and her husband Wesley Knapp, are one of the five families appealing to stay in their rented homes on the airport lands. “It is a tremendous strain for everyone to go through this,” she said. The process has been expensive and could prove to be even more costly if they decide to appeal the recent decision. “These five families, it isn’t like we are in it so we can have our nice estate properties,” Ms. Knapp said. “It is just an injustice. “The land will fall to developers, there is no doubt in my mind,” Ms. Knapp said. Instead of developing the land, Ms. Knapp said she wants it to be used for things like organic farm- ing or alternative energy. “What a statement it would be for the federal government to make if they were to give this 1,800 hectares to the people,” Ms. Knapp said. A mission has been started to eradicate the community, accord- ing to residents and MP Mark Hol- land. “It is clear,” he said, “that the government’s goal is to wipe out the entire community,” Mr. Hol- land said. “Public Works and Gov- ernment Service say they are not going to re-tenant any house that becomes vacant.” They are allowing the homes, he added, to get to a point that they are so dilapidated that no one will argue when they go to tear them down. A move, Mr. Holland argued, is not accept- able. “We potentially have an election coming up and I think this is going to be a very big issue,” Mr. Holland said. “All of the heritage up there will be wiped out.” The loss of a community steeped in heritage affects the entire re- gion, Mr. Holland added. “I think people have to ask what the implications are if this gov- ernment is willing to trample on a community,” Mr. Holland said. “That has to raise some questions. Why are they so anxious to eradi- cate a community?” He suggested it is to pave the way for the airport, some- thing the community adamantly opposes. Isabel Thomp- son of Whitevale, an original member of People or Planes, has been receiving calls from concerned citizens in the area. There are seven vacant residen- tial buildings and five barns slated to be torn down, which according to Tina Bouchard, a communications ad- visor with Transport Canada, will happen sometime in the next few weeks. Ms. Thompson said she fears more homes are on the chopping block. She said area residents have seen people around looking at the homes, and as a result, she said residents are restless. “We are afraid they are looking for excuses to take more down because there is a little bit of mold or something silly like that,” Ms. Thompson said. “The social dis- ruption they caused here is ap- palling. They are destroying the community for no reason.” The activities, according to Ms. Bouchard, are building-condition inspections, which are normal day-to-day activities, which will identify the repairs that are need- ed on the residential buildings. Some of the people looking at the home could be part of the his- torical research program, said Ms. Bouchard. “They are doing historical re- search on part of federal heritage review board,” Ms. Bouchard added. She encouraged tenants to call the tenant hotline, 1-888-526- 5673, when they question activity on the lands. 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But jurors, who delivered their verdicts late Thursday after deliberating for three full days, found Audi Breedy and O’Neil Johnson not guilty of an assault on the home owner, who was seriously cut when he grabbed a knife to defend himself from the attackers who swarmed into his Charlton Crescent home in February of 2005. Mr. Breedy, 20, and the 21-year-old Mr. Johnson are to be sentenced next month on their convictions for robbery, break and enter, weapons offences and an assault on the homeowner’s wife, who was dragged up the stairs of her home when five masked men barged through the door. In arriving at their verdict, jurors rejected claims by both young men that they were merely bystanders, planning to go to a night- club in Toronto with three other friends, when the robbery took place. Both took the witness stand and said they waited in the car while the others went to the house, telling them they wanted to buy marijuana. The other men -- Trifon Naydonev, Delroy Mattison and Ken Battle -- pleaded guilty to taking part in the robbery before the trial of Mr. Johnson and Mr. Breedy began. All five men were originally to stand trial together, but three entered pleas after losing a series of legal challenges to the investigation by Durham police. Mr. Naydonev testified during the trial, saying that while Mr. Johnson and Mr. Breedy were in his car the night of the home invasion, the two were not involved in the crime. His testimony contradicted a state- ment he made to police after his arrest, in which he implicated the men. The verdict indicates jurors rejected the testimony of Mr. Naydonev and the two ac- cused men. Mr. Breedy and Mr. Johnson were arrested along with the other men when Mr. Nay- donev’s car was pulled over near the crime scene by Durham police moments after the frantic homeowner called 911 to report the robbery. Police recovered a handgun and a pellet gun as well as bandanas, packing tape and gloves, all of which prosecutor George Hendry said were brought along for the rob- bery. Police also recovered trash bags -- one of them found neatly folded in Mr. Breedy’s back pocket -- that the Crown said were to be used to haul the marijuana the men planned to steal. The verdict came after a lengthy and tense wait for lawyers and the defendants. Jurors retired to deliberate Monday evening after receiving instructions from Superior Court Justice Myrna Lack and were sequestered the next three nights before announcing their decision Thursday. Pair found guilty in plot to steal Ajax man’s pot DURHAM — The public school board de- ferred a motion to ensure students are su- pervised or instructed directly by a board employee where a course credit is granted. The motion was brought forward by Pickering Trustee Chris Braney during the Feb. 19 Durham District School Board meet- ing, following a Feb. 5 standing committee presentation by Harvey Bischof, president of the Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation, Durham Local. At the committee meeting, Mr. Bischof highlighted Bill 52 as it related to a dual credit pilot project. The bill was amended to include eight credits students could be provided with out- side of school, including from colleges, local industry and service groups. Mr. Bischof encouraged trustees to not allow outsourc- ing of credits because the curriculum and diploma value is diminished. Secondary school credits are designed for easy transfer from schools in Ontario, but dual credits at the college level can’t be, he said, and also discussed course lengths, evaluation, attendance expectations, and teacher training. Before trustees voted on the motion, Director of Education Craig Burch requested some time to consider po- tential ramifications it could have on collec- tive bargaining agreements. “I like the motion, I’ll be honest with you,” said Pickering Trustee Sherry Croteau, but added she has learned to listen to the cau- tions of the board’s director, and suggested allowing staff time to ensure no errors come up later down the line. The motion was deferred to the board’s March meeting. Board to review request to look at student supervision BRIDGING PROGRAM TO MEET THE NEW REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY AS A PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKER 120 Centre St. S., Oshawa You must ... • Be currently working in the health care profession • Complete an assessment to determine eligibility • Currently have a Health Care Aide or Health Support Worker certifi cate or be a Personal Care Attendant Combine learning at home with fl exible evening sessions to complete your upgrading in just four months. 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The consultation is being hosted by Wayne Arthurs, the MPP for Pickering-Ajax-Uxbridge. Speakers will include a representative of the Central East Local Health Integration Network (LHIN). These regional consultations are just one of the many ways that Ontarians are able to provide feedback to the government about their health care priorities and concerns. For more information, or to make a personal submission, visit our dedicated website (www.ourplanforhealth.ca) or call 1-800-387-5559. THE NEWS ADVERTISER, February 25, 2007 PAGE 5 A/Pdurhamregion.com Crystal Crimi/ News Advertiser photo A junior citizen PICKERING — Cameron Harris receives an Ontario Junior Citizen certificate from Ajax Pickering News Advertiser managing editor Mike Johnston. Cameron was nomi- nated for the award by local Scout and Cub leaders. Cameron volunteers with both Beavers and Cubs, helping set up educational and fun activities. Youth aged six to 17, who perform community service, are nominated for the award by local residents through their community newspaper. durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 6 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, FEBRUARY 25, 2007 EDITORIAL LETTER TO THE EDITOR Remember, backyard rinks all about fun To the editor: The good old backyard shinny rink. A vital part of life for most Canadian kids growing up in the 70s. Dad and son (or daughter) in the backyard in -30C weather spraying cold water from the house through the backyard hose onto an uneven sheet of ice. Dad trying to make sure the hose doesn’t freeze and break as he sprays the rink. Finally the shinny rink is ready and all the neighborhood kids come over for days of skating, hockey and endless hot chocolate with marshmallows. Not even the cruel hand of night can stop the power of the backyard shinny rink. Floodlights breach the darkness as if to say, “This is Canada... This is our sport.” My hope and advice is this to all you parents out there in the backyard in sub-freezing temperatures spraying the rink and trying to make the ice perfect, the boards straight, wondering if the other parents rinks will be better than yours. Just remember when you were that Canadian kid. All you cared about was the ice, the hot chocolate and the time with friends and family. Sean Mosey Bowmanville NEWS ADVERTISER Metroland Durham Region Media Group Tim Whittaker, Publisher Joanne Burghardt, Editor-in-Chief Mike Johnston, 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 mjohnston@durhamregion. com; Mailing Address; 130 Com- mercial Ave., Ajax, Ont. L1S 2H5 [ About Us ]-- The News Advertiser is a Metroland Media Group newspaper. The News Advertiser is a member of the Ajax & Pickering Board of Trade, Ontario Community Newspaper Assoc., Canadian Community Newspaper Assoc., and the Canadian Circula- tions Audit Board. 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Fax: 905-683-0386; e-mail: mjohnston@ durhamregion.com. The newspaper contacts only those whose submissions have been cho- sen for publication. Durham could be facing some big changes. Or maybe not. The recent endorsement of Oshawa MPP Jerry Ouellette’s Bill 172, which seeks to have Durham move to the direct election of its Regional chairman, could not only change the way the chair- man is chosen, but also what that role is and the region as a whole. The direct election of the Regional chairman might sound more democratic but that isn’t necessarily the case. Fur- thermore, the position isn’t supposed to be a political one. The chairman acts as chief executive officer of the Region and presides over council meetings. He is also there to give a little leadership and represent the Re- gion at official functions. He doesn’t vote, except in the case of a tie. The chairman receives his direction from the elected officials in each munici- pality. If elected, and thereby mandated by the people directly, this would dras- tically change the role. The chairman would essentially become the “mayor” of the Region. Currently, Regional councillors ap- point the chairman. He is accountable to those councillors and they are account- able to you, the taxpayer. If you don’t support who your elected officials choose as chairman, maybe you don’t have faith in who you choose. Your regional councillors, hopefully, are aware of all of the issues of importance to the Region, more so than the average citizen. So, being aware of what faces the Region, the hope is they will choose a chairman who will best serve those needs. Imagine the implications if someone ran for the elected position who didn’t have the knowledge or experience to ad- equately do the job but won. Think about the repercussions of such a scenario. We have received letters citing the fact that the chairman is the highest paid po- sition at the Region and therefore should be elected. But what does the pay stub have to do with whether or it should be an elected role. Last year, Durham Region CAO Garry Cubitt earned $212,644.82. We aren’t talking about electing this po- sition and I would argue he has just as much to do with running the Region as the chairman. Despite the endorsement of Bill 172, not all municipalities in the Region, Clar- ington for example, support direct elec- tion. One thing is for sure though, debate is never a bad thing and it is always good to take a look at how things are done. I’m not sure though, regardless of all the debate, that the Province will make haste in making the position an elected one. Erin Hatfield’s column ap- pears every third Sunday. E-mail ehatfield@durhamregion.com. Erin Hatfield staff writer EDITORIALS & OPINIONS durhamregion.com Tories must aim for Kyoto targets The passage last week of a private member’s bill commit- ting Canada to meeting its Kyoto targets caught a lot of people by surprise. Many believe the Conservative government of Stephen Harper would either choose to ignore the demands of the bill -- brought forward by a Liberal backbencher and supported by the NDP, Bloc and Liberals -- or take its environmental plan to the country in an election call. That the Tories did neither and said they would actually try to live up to the bill was curious indeed. Kyoto, signed back in the late 1990s, calls on Canada to reduce its greenhouse gas emis- sions by six per cent below 1990 levels by 2012. Like our 1989 pledge to end child poverty by the year 2000, greenhouse gas emissions have only gotten far worse since Kyoto was signed. 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But at least one trustee ques- tioned why. “Unless Trustee Dolstra can tell me what is wrong with the plan, I don’t think we need another meeting to re- hash what I already think is OK,” said Oshawa Trustee Kathleen Hopper. “There’s nothing wrong with the policy, I’m asking to tweak one thing, it’s a minor thing,” said Trustee Dols- tra, who, when he first introduced his motion at the Feb. 5 standing commit- tee meeting, said he wanted to discuss the policy during the ad hoc meeting. The regulation includes informa- tion for composing an ad hoc commit- tee for school naming, who the com- mittee should invite to suggest names, details for what submissions should include, and other guidelines and pro- cesses to follow. School calendars approved for 2007/2008 year DURHAM — School will start on Sept. 4, except for two elementary and two secondary schools in the Dur- ham public board. The 2007/2008 school year calen- dars for Durham District School Board were passed during a Feb. 19 board meeting and will be forwarded to the Ministry of Education by March 1 for approval. At C.E. Broughton and Winchester public schools in Whitby, modified cal- endars are currently in place and will continue. For them, school starts Aug. 7 and ends June 30, but incorporates more vacation throughout the year. Brock High School is continuing its alternative schedule, introduced in 2006/07 and Henry Street High School in Whitby will be following suit for the upcoming year. At the two schools, classes start Aug. 27, end June 30, and include a November break. All the 2007/2008 proposed cal- endars meet the requirements of 190 instructional days, four professional activity days, and two provincial prior- ity days, said Don Ayotte, the board’s operations officer, while presenting a report. “The regular and modified elemen- tary calendars have the same profes- sional activity days: Dec. 7, 2007, Feb. 15, June 6 and 27, 2008” said Mr. Ayo- tte. “The regular and modified sec- ondary calendars have PA Days Dec. 7. 2007, Feb. 15, June 26 and 27, 2008.” He added Nov. 16 and May 16 will be provincial priority days. March break begins March 7 for all schools, but runs longer for elementary schools on the modified school year, and Christmas holidays begin Monday Dec. 24, with school re- suming Jan. 7. Durham District School board in brief FEBRUARY 25, 2007 Watch for us Wednesday, Friday and Sunday for all your local news. NEWS ADVERTISER THE NEWS ADVERTISER, February 25, 2007 PAGE 9 A/Pdurhamregion.com Jason Liebregts/News Advertiser photos AJAX — At left, Piravena Selvakumar performs a classical Sri Lankan dance during Eagle Ridge Public School’s International Fair held recently. The event featured games, food tasting and dance. Above, Andrew Anane plays an Indian game during the school event. INTERNATIONAL FLAIR AT EAGLE RIDGE OPG earned $490 million in 2006 By Keith Gilligan kgilligan@durhamregion.com PICKERING — All the operating reactors at the Pickering nuclear station are humming along. Pierre Tremblay, senior vice- president Pickering ‘B’ nuclear, said, “All six operating units are running. It’s a good situation for us.” Last year, Ontario Power Gen- eration churned out 105 terawatts of electricity, with almost 47 ter- awatts produced at nuclear sta- tions. The 2006 total represented “70 per cent of the power used in the province,” Mr. Tremblay told the Community Advisory Council on Tuesday. The higher generation “reflects Unit 1 in the mix,” Mr. Tremblay said. The reactor returned to service in November of 2005, following extensive refurbishment. Financially, the company had a good year in 2006, he noted. “We had strong earnings, of $490 mil- lion,” an increase over the $366 million in 2005. Mr. Tremblay said 2005 “would have been higher if not for a write- down on Lennox (coal-fired gen- erating station) and Units 2 and 3.” In 2005, OPG announced Units 2 and 3 would be permanently mothballed, because the cost to refurbish the reactors would have been too high. The mild temperatures earlier this winter “certainly supported us,” Mr. Tremblay said, adding, “This time of year is a busy time for us. We roll out our work program.” Meetings with staff have out- lined the company’s plans, he said, adding it’s a chance to “focus that area of the plant. It’s an opportu- nity for staff to ask questions.” The ‘B’ side has entered the final year of its ‘85/5 and Thrive’ pro- gram. The program goals include an 85-per cent capacity factor and five-per cent forced loss rate. The capacity factor represents the amount of electricity produc- tion if all reactors and systems are operating at full power. When the program began two years ago, the ‘B’ side had a 70-per cent capacity factor. The forced loss rate covers inci- dents when reactors shutdown for reasons other than planned main- tenance work. When the program began, “there were 3,300 work orders or deficien- cies that needed to be tackled,” Mr. Tremblay said, adding the total is now below 1,000. To do some of the work, “we needed the units shutdown. I’m confident we will be able to finish the vision.” One challenge facing OPG was the high accident rate in 2006. On the ‘B’ side, five employees suf- fered injuries that required time off work. The injuries include those to hands and backs, he added. “We have to look at employees’ actions,” he said, categorizing the injuries as “minor. A number dealt with back strain and to hands.” For two or three years, “there was a real decrease in the severity and frequency of serious injuries,” he noted. “There’s a big focus to make the right decision. Poor judgments are being made,” he said, noting an employee might be wearing the wrong type of glove for a certain task. “They were minor but bad enough to require time away from work.” Jacquie McInnes, the manager of public affairs at Pickering, said the decrease in emissions from coal-fired plants can be attributed to nuclear power. “Some of the decreased emis- sions are related to the produc- tion at nuclear stations. The high nuclear production has decreased the reliance on coal. What we did here at Pickering impacted the de- crease as well,” she stated. DURHAM — To highlight the importance of having a perform- ing arts centre in Durham and a permanent home for the Oshawa Durham Symphony Orchestra (ODSO), the board of directors invited Regional councillors to see the symphony. “This is a unique opportunity to hear our symphony perform in a venue as it should,” said Ed Vanhaverbeke, chairman of the orchestra. “The need for a perma- nent, suitable venue is becoming increasingly important.” Mr. Vanhaverbeke appeared before Durham council on Feb. 14 to provide councillors with tickets to see the Magnificent Mahler concert being held at the To ronto Centre for the Arts on March 3. The ODSO is celebrating its 50th anniversary this season and, according to Mr. Vanhaverbeke, it has gone through an amazing transformation, becoming one of the best groups in North Ameri- ca. “We invite all councillors to come and become more aware of the great cultural asset we have in Durham Region,” Mr. Vanhaver- beke said. “We want you, by seeing our orchestra, to see how much these people working towards a Dur- ham arts centre deserve your support.” Six Pickering nuclear reactors operating Orchestra invites councillors to concert March Mayhem BUUIFyouthDFOUSFDB All programs are free and are open to youth ages 13-19 living in Ajax and Pickering. Pre-registration required. To register call The Youth Centre (905) 428-1212 360 Bayly St. W. Unit 5, Ajax www.theyouthcentre.ca VUIDFOUSFDB Dish up Dinner March 12th, 13th & 14th, 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. East Shore Community Centre 3 Free Cooking Workshops Spa Spectacular! 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The first of its kind in Durham, the pro- gram is accepting applications for its 14-week training intended to provide internationally trained people with a higher level of English and a field placement. “We’re trying to give as much opportunity and help to immigrants so they can get a little bit further than where they are now,” said Tracey Kelly, project co-ordinator for En- hanced Language Training. Provided by the Durham Continuing Learn- ing, the program is designed to help new- comers hone their English pronunciation, grammar and spelling skills to improve their chances of getting work, and provide field experience. The course includes a bridge- to-work component, which features mentors and internships for education and health- care sectors – fields in which many newcom- ers have worked in their native country. “It’s great, it’s a free program for the new- comers, it doesn’t cost them anything,” said Ms. Kelly, and added financial assistance is also available for transportation and day care. All participants have to find is the time. “It’s a commitment, but at least it gives them the experiences and upgrades their English,” said Ms. Kelly. Durham Continuing Education is receiving about $500,000 to run the project, developed in response to Citizenship and Immigra- tion Canada’s invitation for organizations to propose projects that help newcomers gain work experience. The course does not pro- vide career certification, but helps students research what they need to obtain to get into the industry. Funding covers everything from setup, teachers, space rental and curriculum writing. A $20 administration fee is charged at the time of registration. It runs for 18 months and offers three full-time courses beginning in February and continuing for September and January 2008, as well as a night program from September to March. The first session goes from Feb. 28 to May 4 at the EA Lovell Centre in Oshawa. Internships and/or mentoring sessions will take place from May 7 to June 19. “We feel it’s going to be a great opportunity for newcomers,” said Ms. Kelly. Those interested should contact project co-ordinator Ms. Kelly at 905-440-4488 or dceinfo@durham.edu.on.ca. 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Technologies 408 Carpet Towne 212,213,214,215 Centre For Mindful Therapies 228 Custom Textured Coatings 407 Cutco Cutlery 502A Deposits By Closing Inc. 103 Diplomat Pools, Spas & Hot Tubs 220, 221, 230, 231 Direct Buy 203 Durham Doors 243 Durham Vacuum Plus Ltd. 105 Enviro Lawn Sprinkler Systems 405 Fireplace Plus 301 Five Star Property Services 246, 249 Franklin Tint 404 Gentry Contracting 234, 235 Hawberry Farms 303 Hickory Dickory Decks 222 Home Décor Solutions 108 Home Depot 236, 237, 238, 239 Ideal Tile & Carpet 208, 209 Indulgences Gifts-To-Go 403 Kitchen Craft Int’l 247, 248 Laird & Son Heating & Air Conditioning 500 Nerds On Site 300 Oakwood Contracting 501 Ontario Power Generation 307 Organizing Solutions 411 Orin’s Satin Creations 413 Pampered Chef 401 Plumbing Shoppes 233 Profeet Inc. 414 Riding The Wind Feng Shui 229 Rogers Cable 302 Shedman Inc. 225, 226 Signature Homestyles 406 Stone River Windows & Doors 204, 205 Superior Bath 202 Sure-Fit 100, 101 The Environmental Factor Inc. 308 The Master Craftsman 232 The Spa Shoppe 206, 207 Tom’s Landscaping 110 Toolies 113, 114 Topfi re Fireplace & BBQ Inc. 200 & 201 Toronto Star Newspapers Ltd. 227 ToxBox 218 TWG Landscaping & Property Maintenance 210, 211 Upright Door Service 502B Van Go Window Fashions 224 Watermaid Durham 109 Window & Door Repair & Service Centre 410 It’s that time again! We are all looking forward to enjoying spring temperatures and fi xing up our homes and gardens. The exhibitors at the 11th annual Metro East Spring Home and Garden Show can help you fi nd everything you’re looking for. This year we have an excellent variety of quality businesses that are ready to guide you. Take advantage of the FREE seminars taking place throughout the three days. Visit over 80 booths and see new and exciting products and services for the upcoming season. Don’t forget to fi ll out a ballot to win great prizes from Black and Decker and Toolies. See you at the show!! METRO EAST SPRING HOME SHOW LIST OF EXHIBITORS durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 18 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, February 25, 2007 And many other great prizes Signet 149 pc Professional Socket Set Approx. value $600 Hitachi DF14DVF3 14.4 Cordless Drill Kit with Flashlight Approx. value $170 TOOLIES PRIZE PACK Alligator Lopper The Cultivator Approx. value $129.99 Approx. value $149.99 PRIZES FEAT URE SEMINARS Friday, March 2 3:00 - Ask Jackie Morra Get your decorating questions answered with Home Decor Solutions Saturday, March 3rd Noon - What You Need to Know about Custom Drapery! Surefi t Factory Outlet 1:00 - Home Depot 2:00 - Marjorie Mason Getting a head start on your spring garden. 3:00 - Ask Jackie Morra Get your decorating questions answered with Home Decor Solutions. Sunday, March 4th 11:00 - Ask Jackie Morra Get your decorating questions answered with Home Decor Solutions. Noon - Home Depot &!#4/29 /54,%4 More FREE SEMINARS and INFORMATION all weekend long More FREE SEMINARS and INFORMATION all weekend long THE NEWS ADVERTISER, February 25, 2007 PAGE 19 A/Pdurhamregion.com WELCOME TO THE 2007 HOME & GARDEN SHOW March 2nd 3pm-8pm, March 3rd 10am-5pm & March 4th 10am-5pm YOUR LOCAL GARAGE DOOR SPECIALIST FREEFREE SHOP A T H O M E SERVI C E GOODGOOD 539539from $ Installed • Non Insulated BETTERBETTER 625625from $ Installed • Polystyrene Insulated BESTBEST 725725from $ Installed • Polyurethane Insulated Plus G.S.T. Windows Extra ALUMINUMALUMINUM CAPPINGCAPPING AV AILABLEAVAILABLE Ajax/Pickering:905-427-0508 Clarington:905-623-4667 Whitby/Oshawa:905-665-0125 Uxbridge:905-852-0499 467 Westney Rd. S. 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Angela’s Personalized Creations Signature Homestyles Crock a doodle Nerds On Site THE NEWS ADVERTISER, February 25, 2007 PAGE 21 A/Pdurhamregion.com WELCOME TO THE 2007 HOME & GARDEN SHOW March 2nd 3pm-8pm, March 3rd 10am-5pm & March 4th 10am-5pm BATH SYSTEMSBATH SYSTEMS BEAUTIFUL • AFFORDABLE • FUNCTIONAL DONE IN AS LITTLE AS 24 HOURS AJAX • PICKERING • WHITBY: 905.721.8776 TOLL FREE: 1.888.429.1625 SEE YOU AT THE SHOW Rory Slater Owner/Consultant Over 2800 Square Feet of Quality Products Win great prizes Free Discount Card Bonus with Purchase Draws for Tools Draws for Accessories 240 Harwood Avenue South, Unit-5, Ajax 905-683-8723 www.tooliesonline.com 10% OFF All Non-Sale Items Present this coupon with your purchase Expiration Date 04/30/2007 INDUSTRIAL TOOL & TRADE SUPPLIES Serving Residential, Professional & Industrial Customers TOOLIES Lots of deals Come see u s a t t h e Home Sho w o r Visit our fa c i l i t y in Ajax! 84”X84” 5-6 PERSON84”X84” 5-6 PERSON90”X90” 6-7 PERSON90”X90” 6-7 PERSON 637 Kingston Rd. 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Ontario Power Generation welcomes you to the Metro East Spring Home and Garden Show! 3FVQIPMTUFSZ 3FGJOJTIJOH 4QFDJBMJTUT JO"OUJRVF 3FTUPSBUJPO "% 352% 4/ 6)3)4 53 !4 4(% 3(/7 Visualize your Dream Tom’s Landscaping has been helping home owners create beautiful dream gardens for over a quarter of century. Why not have one of our experienced garden designers create a customized GARDEN PLAN just for you. Ask for Norm Mills, “The Gardenin’ Guy” or Tom Bryson, Landscape Designer. Sign up today for a 1 hour free consultation 905-433-8624 27-1300 King St. E. Suite 235, Oshawa GREAT SAVINGS AT THE HOME & GARDEN HOME SHOW Come and See us at Booth # 302Come and See us at Booth # 302 Come and See us at Booth # 302 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, February 25, 2007 PAGE 23 A/Pdurhamregion.com Professional Installation begins and ends here. When you want repairs, remodelling or renovations done around your home, the last thing you want is a runaround. That’s why you can always turn to Installation Services from The Home Depot! We have access to licensed professionals who only do quality work, guaranteed. And when it comes time for payment, we have many financing options available. You’ll always get quality work through The Home Depot’s Installation Services. Guaranteed. From start to finish. To find out more about what we can do, visit www.homedepot.ca/installation or call 1-800-Home Depot KITCHEN INSTALLATION PAINTING SERVICE GARAGE DOOR INSTALLATION HEATING & COOLING SYSTEM INSTALLATION ROOFING INSTALLATION durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 24 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, February 25, 2007 Recently, a parent brought me a sample essay she had written when she was in grade eight. We com- pared it to the work of her grade eight son. The differ- ence was amazing! Her essay contained no spelling or grammatical mistakes, was well organized with its ideas and they were clearly presented. Her son’s project wandered. It suffered from spell- ing, grammatical and organizational mistakes. It was interwoven with passages, which obviously he had copied from a textbook. Thrity years had passed since his mother had been in grade eight. What has hap- pened? The answer can be found not only in whole-lan- guage reading programs, which do not teach gram- mar, but also with programs that encourage creative spelling and free form writing without editing or correct- ing mistakes. These disastrous mis- takes have produced students who do not know the difference between a noun and a verb or who cannot write or think clearly. Our teachers demanded excellence. The result of those old programs was that we learned to express ourselves through writing. I don’t want you to think that I completely endorse those old grammar class- es.Teaching writing should be an integral part in ev- ery subject and not just simply reserved for grammar class. Students should spend more time writing in history, geography and science. Even math class is an opportunity for students to write! And there is a bonus! In addition to having better educated students, we would have motivated and hap- pier students who could see some relationship between what they are studying and the world they are living in. That’s the real motivation. Oxford Learning Centres help students learn to think and write more clearly so they can be happier and more successful in school. Call your local Oxford at 905-420-3141 to learn how to personalize a learning program that can help your child. Why can’t kids write anymore? 905-509-5005 www.blaisdale.com Large gymnasiums at main campuses. Part time available. Ask us for details. AJAX Village Campus 56 Old Kingston Rd. Thurs. Mar 1 - 7:00 P.M. Rotherglen Campus 403 Kingston Rd. W. Westney Campus 20 O’Brien Crt. Thurs. Mar 8 - 7:00 P.M. PICKERING Pickering Campus 415 Toynevale Rd.. Every Wed. in Feb - 2:00 P.M. Wed. Mar 21 - 7:00 P.M. Every Wed. in April - 2:00 P.M. Rougemount Campus 365 Kingston Rd. Sat. April 14 - 11:00 A.M. WHITBY Whitby Campus 200 Bryon St. Blaisdale MONTESSORI School 12 months - grade 8 est. 1969 OPEN HOUSE DATESOPEN HOUSE DATES 2006 Platinum Pickering Campus 1884 Altona Rd. (Altona & Finch) ENROLLMENT STILL OPEN REGISTER TODAY FOR PRESCHOOL PROGRAM & SAVE Halfday Program (9:00am - 12:00am) ............$350per month Fullday Program (9:00am - 3:30pm) ..............$585per month Extended Program (7:00am - 6:00pm) ..............$625per month Scholar Montessori Academy & Day Care 905-509-4773 NEWLY OPENEDNEWLY OPENED Toddler Program 16 months - 2.5 years PreSchool Program 2.5 years - 6 years www.scholarmontessori.ca Results Today Skills for Tomorrow • Diagnostic assessments • Individualized programs • Ontario Certifi ed Teachers • Grades 1 and up AJAX/PICKERING 905-420-9930 WHITBY 905-430-3799 www.gradeexpectations.ca Reading • Writing • Math • Study Skills • Science ® ESTABLISHED IN 1984 “Knowledge with Understanding” 1 1/2 to 14 years. French • Gym Music • Computer AM/PM Daycare Bilingual Casa Optional Hot Lunch Extra Curricular Activities 2006Diamond Three time winner of Reader’s Choice Award for BEST MONTESSORI SCHOOL BILINGUAL MONTESSORI For ages 4-6 years CALL FOR DETAILS 401 KINGSTON RD. PICKERING 905-509-1722 montessorilearningcentre.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, February 25, 2007 PAGE 25 A/Pdurhamregion.com A group of six Korean kids get immersed in Canadian culture By Crystal Crimi ccrimi@durhamregion.com AJAX — Students come from across the world to attend Pickering Christian School – for a brief time anyway. For the last two months, six Korean stu- dents in Grade 4 to Grade 8 have been learning about Canadian culture and Eng- lish while attending the Ajax-based school. During their visit, the kids stay with local families, attend day trips, school trips, and regular classes. “I love Canada,” giggled exchange student Hyeongwon Lee, 12. “Food everything - not seafood.” “He loves to eat at my house because my mom’s a chef,” said Maryellen MacGregor, 13, his host at Pickering Christian school. She described Hyeongwon, who goes by his last name Lee, as hyper and a genius with computers and games. “I’m going to miss his cute little face,” teased Maryellen, as she pinched his cheek, causing him to freak out. According to Maryellen, he still thinks girls have “cooties.” Maryellen has hosted Mexican, French, Spanish, and Korean students in the past and has kept in touch with many. Pickering Christian School hosts exchange students through its relationship with Red Leaf Student Programs, an agency that pairs international students with Canadian ones. For Easter, a group from Mexico is coming for two weeks. “And we integrate them into the class as best we can,” said Chris Quinn, the school’s business administrator. The program is good because it immerses exchange students into Canadian culture, but also allows Pickering Christian students to learn about other cultures as well, said Ms. Quinn. “It shows us we live in such a privileged country,” said Mary Willet, a Grade 8 student who’s hosting Eunhye Kang, 13. Mary added you don’t realize how good you have it until you meet a student from another country. This is Mary’s first time hosting a student from another country. “It’s like a new experience, it shows you about the different countries you may never get to visit,” said Mary. Along with learning some words in differ- ent languages, hosting has taught Maryellen to appreciate the religious freedom provided in Canada. Eunhye said some of the difference be- tween Korea and Canada, include the large amount of snow, cold temperatures, and the way schools are semestered. Lee added stu- dents don’t start school until they’re seven or eight. “And house – bigger than Korea,” said Eunhye. “We have all apartments.” DURHAM — French-speaking students will have more post-secondary opportunities in their native language, thanks to the expan- sion of available programs. Chris Bentley, minister of training, col- leges, and universities, announced more tools for students to succeed through the expansion of Ontario French-language post-secondary programs. The increase will help the province’s 16,700 francophone post-secondary stu- dents and those considering studies in French, access greater opportunity with high quality French-language program- ming, said Mr. Bentley. “The value of a strong education, es- pecially one available in a student’s first language, cannot be underestimated,” said Madeline Meilleur, the minister respon- sible for francophone affairs. “This investment will provide more op- portunities for francophone students to strive for and achieve excellence.” The $7.5 million investment supports new courses, enhanced teaching tools and highlights francophone culture at French colleges and bilingual universities. Yo rk University’s Glendon College will receive about $740,000 from it to build on $500,000 previously announced, to allow the school to enhance and expand French- language programs and cultural activities for its 2,200 students. 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QUOTABLE “There are only so many hours in a day to meet job require- ments and personal obligations and employers are aware that not all of the work day is spent on business. The best employ- ers take steps to accommodate the need by staff for work-life balance.” Diane Domeyer, executive director of OfficeTeam. TRENDset Note “This study suggests Canadians are fundamentally cautious when it comes to their mortgage debt. This is particularly true among young first-time home buyers.” Pierre Serre, vice-presi- dent, Insurance Product and Business Development Mortgage debt Canadians don’t like to be in debt, a new survey revealed. The 2006 Mortgage Consumer Sur- vey found three-quarters of all respondents want to pay off their mortgage as quickly as possible. And almost half agreed that, whenever possible, they would use extra money to pay down their mortgage. Overall, however, Canadians are content with their financial institutions. After nine years of helping get businesses off the ground, BACD now focused on business growth By Izabela Jaroszynski DURHAM — It is those ‘aha!’ moments that Carol Ann Walker loves most about her job. “I certainly get a charge out of it when a client has a moment of realization in my office,” says the executive director of the Busi- ness Advisory Centre of Durham. “Working with entrepreneurs creates quite a nice, exhilarating environment.” Occupying 2,000 square feet of space inside McLaughlin Square in downtown Oshawa, BACD has been providing support to local entrepreneurs for the past nine years. Government funded, the not-for profit facility is equipped w ith a comprehensive resource library, knowledgeable staff and free Internet access. “Basically, we are here to sup- port entrepreneurs who are ei- ther in the thinking, starting, or growth phase of their business,” Ms. Walker says. “Sometimes they need to get through a mo- ment of angst or a moment of uncertainty or just need some reassurance. “And sometimes they need very specific guidance. We do both.” Based on a short counselling session, the staff may recom- mend a new client go for a con- sultation, a workshop, do market research, or some work on the Internet or in the library. “Walk-in clients that have some needs, some questions, or just require some direction and guidance can come in and, for free, work with the staff out front and utilize the business research library and Internet lounge to gather information or receive free publications on a variety of topics,” she adds. The centre receives about 3,000 counselling requests each year and provides one-on-one consultations to more than 600 clients annually. And just last week, BACD launched a revamped website (www.bacd.ca) that hopes to reach out to even more people. “We decided to translate our nine years of knowledge and in- formation into a website,” Ms. Walker said. “So the website can be a mini- counsellor and help people un- derstand what stage they’re ac- tually at and help them move in the right direction.” She hopes the site will better serve the northern reaches of the region -- those budding en- trepreneurs or business owners who find it hard to commute to the centre -- and the busy people who may not have time for a walk-in appointment but require relevant business information. The new website is symbolic of the change happening inside BACD. Charged with serving a re- gion that is exploding in growth, the centre itself is morphing to adapt to the changing needs of business owners and new entre- preneurs -- offering ever more workshops and reaching out to existing companies through spe- cial mail-outs. “It’s huge,” Ms. Walker says of the business opportunity that ex- ists inside Durham’s boundaries. From new restaurants to service- oriented companies, businesses are springing up across the re- gion to serve the growing popu- lation. And while the centre remains the place for those thinking of starting a new business to go, she says the positive climate in Dur- ham also means existing busi- nesses need a helping hand to grow bigger. “We have a team that can go in and diagnose: are your market- ing efforts paying off? Do you have marketing efforts? Are your finances in good shape? What can be done perhaps to improve the financial situation?” S he knows that getting the word out about BACD’s pro- grams and services to existing businesses will be a challenge. “It’s the business owner with 10 (employees) and under who doesn’t have the time of day to come in here and they’re the ones we want to reach out to,” she said. “Some of them are already our clients, but with a region this size it is highly unlikely we are reach- ing the number we could be.” Source: CMHC Growing up with Durham Survey results Calling all Durham businesses with links to India DURHAM — Is your business taking advantage of opportunities in India? Have you encountered challenges in trying to break into the Indian market? We want to hear from you! Be part of our Inside India special series. Please contact busi- ness reporter Izabela Jaroszynski at ijaroszynski@ durhamregion.com 84 per cent say they are satisfied with the mortgage industry. 86 per cent say it is some- what or very important that their lender be a Canadian institution. 27 per cent use the ser- vices of a mortgage broker. Above: Carol Ann Walker is the executive director of the Business Advisory Centre Durham, which has been providing support to local entrepreneurs for the past nine years. Left: Kathy Barber of the Business Advisory Centre Durham assists client Anita Collins who operates the Lil’ Bitsy Critters (a children’s party specialist), with up-to-date marketing information on Durham Region. Walter Passarella/News Advertiser photos durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 30 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, February 25, 2007 SPORTS sportsdurhamregion.com Sports briefs FEBRUARY 25, 2007 Pesch signs for scholarship at Okaloosa-Walton College in Florida By Al Rivett arivett@durhamregion.com AJAX — Forget about sunshine and the white-sand beaches of the Florida Panhandle, it’s all about the ball for Ajax’s Cassandra Pesch. The promise of playing softball year round in the southern U.S. is what prompted the 17-year-old catcher to commit to Okaloosa-Wal- ton College for a full athletic schol- arship, starting in August. “It’s gorgeous. Everything about it is amazing,” gushes Pesch about the Okaloosa-Walton campus, located in the gulf coast city of Niceville, Fla. “The coaches are so nice. I said that if I’m not going to stay in Canada, I wanted to go south where it’s warm. This way, I get to play ball all year long, so it’s perfect.” OWC was one of 14 U.S. colleges and universities that proffered ath- letic scholarships to the talented catcher. But, after visiting the north Florida campus with her family last year, all talk of going elsewhere van- ished quickly. “O nce we went to the Okaloosa- Walton campus, we were sold. It was beautiful,” says Pesch, who’ll begin workouts with the Raiders’ women’s softball team within two weeks of the start of school. OWC toils in the Panhandle Con- ference in the Florida Community College Activities Association. The conference, with features six Florida colleges, also has teams from Geor- gia and Alabama colleges. The soft- ball Raiders play a fall and spring season in the Panhandle Confer- ence. Pesch notes new OWC women’s softball coach Heather Wolbers’ mandate was to recruit players from farther afield in order to improve the fortunes of the Raiders’ softball program. With that in mind, Pesch was one of two Canadians brought aboard. “She’s signed a couple of girls, including one from Vancouver and another from Texas. There’s also a good mix of girls from Florida,” says Pesch, who’s a Grade 12 student at J. Clarke Richardson Collegiate. Pesch played minor softball since age five with the Ajax Raiders’ or- ganization. Over the past two sum- mers, she’s played with the Port Perry Angels under-19 midget fast- ball team, under the guidance of long-time softball coach Rick Finlay. Pesch credits Finlay for entering the Angels at a number of U.S. showcase tournaments, thus exposing her to U.S. college recruiters over the years. It was at the Florida tournament last October that she initially came in contact with OWC. “I went down there and worked hard. I talked to a number of schools (after the tournament). We were surprised by the number of schools. One of the schools was Okaloosa- Wa lton,” she says. “Coach Finlay has helped me so much. He told me exactly what I needed to do.” Last month, Pesch received an invitation to join the TNT women’s softball team from Philadelphia at a Florida showcase event and eagerly agreed to join them for the weekend event in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. “The catcher wasn’t able to make it, so they phoned me and asked me to join the team down there.” Although Pesch is planning to re- turn to the Port Perry Angels for an- other season with the midget squad this summer, her focus is firmly af- fixed on starting her collegiate ca- reer in Florida. “I’m excited. I can’t wait to show the Americans that Canadians can play ball, even though we can’t play all year round,” she says. Pesch plans to take business, with emphasis on marketing, advertising and communications while attend- ing OWC. Sun, sand and softball AJ Groen/News Advertiser photo Cassandra Pesch earned a full athletic scholarship to Okaloosa-Walton College in Niceville, Fla., where she’ll play with the women Raiders softball squad. [ Tr ack and field ] Felicien flies to silver in Sweden PICKERING — Pickering Olym- pian Perdita Felicien has gotten her international indoor season off to a fine start with two solid efforts this month. On Tuesday, the two-time Olympian and two-time world champ finished second in the women’s 60-metre hurdles at the GE Galan Games in Stockholm, Sweden. Felicien, 26, finished behind winner Susanna Kallur, of Sweden, in a time of 8.02. Kallur won in 7.94 seconds. Earlier in the month, Felicien was fourth in the 60-metre hurdles at the 100th Millrose Games in New York City. The event was won by Fe- licien’s old nemesis, American Gail Devers, in 7.86 seconds. Felicien posted a time of 7.96 seconds. [ Hockey ] Ajax High Rams take series lead on Monarchs DURHAM — The Ajax High School Rams continue to surprise in the Durham Region senior boys’ hockey playoffs. The Rams — the sixth seed for the Lake Ontario Secondary School Athletics (LOSSA) post-season — scored a 3-2 victory over the second-seeded St. Mary Catholic Secondary School Monarchs in the opener of the best-of-three semifinal series at the Pickering Recreation Complex on Thursday. Pat Degerdon, Mark Ramkema and Ryan Gravel were the Ajax High marksmen. Brandon Jefferies and Rob Bar- ron replied for the Monarchs. Ajax High can close out the se- ries with a victory at the Ajax Com- munity Centre on Tuesday, Feb. 27 at 2:30 p.m. If Game 3 is necessary, it’s at the Pickering Recreation Complex on Wednesday at 8 a.m. Meanwhile, in the other semifinal series, the Dunbarton High School Spartans lead that best-of-three series 1-0 after defeating top-seeded Eastdale Eagles of Oshawa 5-3 on Wednesday. The Spartans can wrap up the series with a victory in Game 2 at Pickering’s Don Beer Arena on Mon- day at 2 p.m. Perdita Felicien Back online for another year... 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Melissa Nakasuji signs on with Limestone College Saints DURHAM — The Oshawa Lady Blue Knights continue to churn out elite level athletes and help provide them with op- portunities well beyond Durham’s bor- ders. Melissa Nakasuji of Ajax is the latest to sign on with an American university, earning a lacrosse scholarship with the Limestone Saints, a Division 2 NCAA university in South Carolina. She is another great example of a play- er who came through the stepping stones of the Blue Knights program, starting out at the house league level and advancing to the developmental U19B squad before making the competitive U19A team. Nakasuji is a defender who is often used as a midfielder because of her good fitness level, reliable stick and a good transition game. “Melissa is a player who has worked hard for everything she has earned,” says Barb Boyes, founder of the Lady Blue Knights. “She is a product of having a strong belief in herself and her ability, along with a determined attitude. That combined with positive parental support and guidance have helped this young lady develop into a very fine lacrosse player.” Nakasuji was part of the Blue Knights team that won Provincial and Ontario Summer Games titles last summer. She made the trip to Australia recently hoping to be part of the Canadian team that will compete at the World Under- 19 Championships in Peterborough, but was a late cut. That disappointment will surely dissipate when the exciting new opportunity presents itself in the fall. “We are very excited to have Melissa commit to Limestone,” says Limestone coach Scott Tucker. “We set out this year to find outstanding defenders to come in and make an immediate impact next fall. By getting Melissa’s commitment we have done that” Aj ax lacrosse player headed south on athletic scholarship News Advertiser file photo Melissa Nakasuiji of Ajax will join Limeston College in South Carolina in the fall.FOLLOW ALL OUR BLOGGERS: Visit durhamregion.typepad.comNEWS A DVERTISER There’s lots more news online at durhamregion.com Ajacian makes history at championships with Fanshawe team AJAX — An Ajax badminton player captured yet another Ontario col- lege title and created a little history, too, while competing in the recent Ontario College Athletic Association championships. Nathaniel Allard, who attends Fanshawe College in London, won his third consecutive OCAA men’s singles title after defeating Georgian College (Barrie) Jonathan Paynter 2-0 in the gold-medal match. Allard became only the third player in the OCAA history to claim three consecutive men’s singles champion- ships. In fact, the Ajax High School grad and a longtime member of the Har- wood Phoenix Badminton Club in Ajax finished a perfect 7-0 at the OCAA tournament, hosted at Toron- to’s Centennial College. In the semifinal, Allard defeated Mike Gow of Sir Sandford Fleming College 2-0. Allard will now represent Ontario at the Canadian College Athletic As- sociation (CCAA) Badminton Cham- pionships at Douglas College in New We stminster, B.C. from March 7 to 10. In his previous two years at the CCAA championships, Allard achieved silver and bronze medal. Allard was the recipient of OCAA male athlete of the year for the 2004- 05 season while attending Centennial College. That year he won men’s sin- gles OCAA gold and captured silver at the CCAA championships. Allard’s been a winner at every level in the sport, including two pro- vincial high school singles titles while attending Ajax High. 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With less than six minutes remaining in the third period, Katrina Jegg lit the lamp for Dur- ham West, sealing the championship title with a 1-0 victory. Kelly Hyduk and Te all Hall drew assists. Nicole Forbes was spectacular between the pipes maintain- ing a 0.00 goals against average and col- lecting her fourth shutout of the tourna- ment. The Lightning squared off against the host Orangeville Tigers in the semifi- nal. Both teams ended regulation play deadlocked in a scoreless struggle. Trad- ing scoring opportunities in overtime, the teams were unable to decide a win- ner, thus necessitating a shootout. With the Lightning’s fifth shooter remaining, Chelsie Munn drove toward the oppos- ing goalie and fired a wrist shot into the top left hand corner of the net, seal- ing the 1-0 shootout victory. Goaltender Forbes was brilliant thwarting the Oran- geville offensive players from scoring. In preliminary action, the Lightning bantam selects drowned the Scarbor- ough Sharks 2-0 with markers from Jegg and Brittney Reffle. Notching assists on the initial goal were Brittney Bar- tholomew and Ashely Habenschuss. In Game 2, the Lightning suffered their lone loss, 5-3 to the Oakville Redmen. Carly Whitmore, Brittney Cree and Jegg scored. Setting up the goals were Kaitlin Fredericks, Lauren Musclow, Cree, Whit- more and Hall. Perrin Hartke played a solid game, in the loss. Durham skated to a scoreless draw against the Brampton Canadettes in the tournament opener. Giuliana Cavallo, Hayley West, Van- essa Cormier and Victoria Oliver pro- vided solid contributions in support of the championship title. News Advertiser file photo Nathaniel Allard of Ajax recently captured his third consecutive Ontario college badminton men’s singles title recently. the phone book has officially evolved. 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A/P PAGE 34 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, February 25, 2007 www.durhamregion.com Place your ad at 905-683-0707 Due to business growth, we are seeking dynamic individuals for the full-time position of MEDIA CONSULTANTS for the Durham & Toronto area. Gold Book, a Division of Metroland Media Group Ltd., is a Directory Business servicing local markets in Ontario, providing consumers with complete listings of businesses and services relevant to their local communities. Our online portal (goldbook.ca) provides customers with an affordable multi-media website that is unique to the Industry. The qualified candidate will be a motivated, independent, self-starter with previous retail, outside or inside sales experience. You will possess excellent written and verbal communication skills and will be motivated to achieve results. 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Village Chrysler is looking for NEW/USED CAR SALES REPRESENTATIVES We offer: •Great Environment •Busy used car house •Over 100 used cars in stock •Open Floor •Lots of traffic •35% commission + F & I •Demo/car allowance •Free training •Great management support •Lots of quality ups Become part of our winning team!! For private and confidential interview call & ask for Nick K. or Mike B. (905) 683-5358 or email: nick@villagechrysler.ca is hiring people with Personality Plus ... A Powerful Customer Service focus An Energetic and Positive attitude SALES ASSOCIATES *Part-time * Flexible hours Pickering Town Centre Fax Sandra @ 1-613-347-1370 or E-mail: sandrap@robmcintoshchina.com Energetic, self motivated SALES REP required for high volume RV Dealership. Proven sales track record in RV sales would be an asset but willing to train the right individual to join our team. Please forward your resume to craig.mcfadden@owasco.com or fax 905-579-5802 ACTING DIRECTOR, COMMUNICATIONS & PUBLIC AFFAIRS Maternity Leave Coverage until January 2008 Competition #: 29-07 Position Description: Reporting to the CEO, the role of the Acting Director, Communications & Public Affairs is to promote the services and activities of the Whitby Mental Health Centre. This individual will develop and implement internal and external communication strategies supportive of the Centre’s strategic directions. COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER Competition #: 30-07 Position Description: This position reports to the Director of Communications and Public Affairs. Working with the Director, this individual is responsible for supporting the development and implementation of proactive and effective internal and external communications, media relations, public relations and community relations strategies. For a more detailed description of the above job postings, please visit our website www.whitbymentalhealthcentre.com Please forward your resume, quoting competition # to: Whitby Mental Health Centre Human Resources Department 700 Gordon Street, Whitby. ON L1N 5S9 fax: 905-430-4036 email: hr@wmhc.ca HAIRSTLYIST FULL -TIME, Must be mature and dependable. Tue sday to Friday, 9 - 6, Satur- day, 8:30 - 5 No evenings. Guaranteed wages. Career op- portunity - Monday to Friday 9 - 5 No evenings, no weekends. (905)725-8710 AUDIO MANUFACTURER in Pickering is looking for a full time Mechanical Engineer and Drafts- man. IronCad experience will be an asset. Send resume to: pmourtos@yorkville.com EXPERIENCED FIXTURE MAK- ER/TOOLMAKER,3D cad per- son proficient in surfaces & sol- ids. Bowmanville area. Call 905- 623-8700 or fax resume to 905- 623-1067. FULL-TIME APPLIANCE service technician required. Must have current ODP card. Experienced preferred, gas licence preferred. Call 905-428-3326 or fax resume: 905-428-3461 LICENCE MECHANIC or 4th year Apprentice required for Durham Truck Dealer. Good wages and working condition. Fax resume to 905-839-3579 SHEET METAL FABRICATION shop looking for a sheet metal mechanic, CNC/Laser Operator, CNC/Laser Programmer, and welders (TIG). 4 positions available. Some experience is necessary. For CNC/Laser Op- erator, some knowledge is re- quired. For CNC/Laser Program- mer, some knowledge is required in CAD programming. Wage TBD. 40 hours a week + OT available. Call and ask for John (905)623-3435 WIRING AND SOLDERING op- erator required. to solder and manually assemble various elec- tronic components on printed circuit boards, make up har- nesses, sub-assemblies and inspect electronic components. We are located just 20 minutes north of Oshawa in Port Perry. Contact Steve at: steve@adamsonproaudio.com or by fax, attention Steve, 905-982- 0609 CUSTOMER service/office assist- ant position is available in a local dance school. Microsoft office is a must, as well as email and inter- net. Sales oriented a bonus. Please email all resumes to zah- ra@bellnet.ca FULL-TIME DENTAL Assistant Level II/Receptionist required 5 days per week for Pickering of- fice. Fax resume to 905-831-5975 Busy Chiropractic / Massage Therapy clinic in south Ajax, look- ing for a part-time receptionist. Prior experience a definite asset. Please send resume to Discovery Bay Chiropractic Clinic Unit # 18- 487 Westney Rd South, Ajax, ON L1S 6W8 CERTIFIED PSW to care for Sen- ior, 3 shifts plus weekend available. Drivers license required to start immediately. Call (905)404-0611 CHIROPRICATIC HEALTH AS- SISTANT needed for two after- noon/evening shifts per week and alternate Saturday mornings for busy Pickering office. PMP expe- rience preferred. Call 905-831- 3939, speak with Joy. DENTAL ASSISTANT for busy family practice in Uxbridge. New grads welcome. Fax resume: 905-852-9558 or call (905)852- 3131 DENTAL HYGIENIST,Assistant, Receptionist required part-time, casual at friendly family-oriented dental office. Please call Joanne (905)668-4001 DENTAL RECEPTIONIST, Part time evenings, required to schedule recall appointments. Abel-Dent an asset. Fax resume to 905-571-3172. EXPERIENCED OPTICAL assistant,wanted for Optometrist office in Ajax. Permanent Part-Time position. Some evenings and Saturdays required. Please email resume: ajaxoptometrist@hotmail.com, or send to File #294, Oshawa This Week, 865 Farewell St., Oshawa, L1H 7L5 HIRING IMMED Full-time Medical Secretary. Medical Admin. Diploma required. Fax resume to 905-427-0346 HYGIENIST WANTED for Picker- ing office, Thursdays. Fax re- sume to 905-831-5975 PA RT-TIME DENTAL ASSIST- ANT,8a.m.-5:30 p.m. 1-2 days a week. Fax resume to: 905-831- 5975 PHARMACY TECHNICIAN needed for busy pharmacy in Oshawa. Permanent Part-time position available. Fax resume to: 905-725-0853. PHARMACY TECHNICIAN,and part time cashier, for Whitby Pharmacy. Send resume to file # 293, Oshawa This Week, P.O. Box 481, Oshawa, ON. L1H 7L5 RECEPTIONIST REQUIRED Must have experience for busy Xray office in Whitby. Must be able to multi-task. Fax resume to 416-757-4146 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, February 25, 2007, PAGE 35 A/Pwww.durhamregion.com FLIP THIS HOUSE! FREE list of Durham "Fixer Uppers" from all the Real Estate companies.These homes need work, mostly cosmetic. Www.DurhamVIPbuyers.Ca Dan Plowman Salesperson , Remax Rouge River Realty Ltd. Brokerage POWER OF SALE ONLINE AT Bankdistressales.info Wayne Jacques/Mike Newman, Prudential Achievers Realty Brokerage, 555 Kingston Road, Ajax STOP $15,000 - $500,000 -Debt Consolidation for Homeowners -PRIVATE FUNDS -Put All Your Loans, Credit Cards Into One Payment -We Pay Up Collection For You -Stop Power of Sale -Repair and Upscore Your Credit Immediate Approval Call 1-(877) 281-8871 SaveCapital FinancialÆ Inc REGISTERED MASSAGE Therapist required for busy Oshawa Chiropractic and MVA office. Full time evenings & Satur- day's included. Apply by resume to: Lakeridge Chiropractic & Wellness Clinic, 580 King St. W., Suite 1, Oshawa, ON L1J 7J1 or fax to 905-436-6690 RN REQUIRED.Ve ry busy family practice in Brooklin is looking for PT RN for afternoons, we are interested in applicants with clinical experience, wanting to provide a better scope of service to our community. Please email resume in word format to judi@brooklinmedical.com by Fr iday March 2nd., stating "RN Position" in subject line SCARBORUGH Dental Office is seeking an experienced Dental Receptionist/Co-Ordinator for a full time position. Candidate must be self-motivated, creative and will to take on the challenge of organizing the office. Also seek- ing part time Dental Hygienist. Call 416-265-0422 or email joseph@bennygroup.com PA RT TIME VETERINARY receptionist required. Applicant must have strong customer service skills, experience in a veterinary clinic preferred. Must be able to work evenings and Saturdays. Please fax resume to 905-668-4740 or email to: mackay.animal@bellnet.ca Q RAY BRACELETS as adver- tised on TV available at Jewelry by Sanders. PORT OF NEWCASTLE MA- RINA requires restaurant help, mature permanent part/full time. Fax resume to 905-987-3163, or apply in person, weekends only between 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. or call for appt. (905)987-5251 ** PUBLIC ** NOTICE List of Durham Region distress sales and bank foreclosures are now available to the public for free. Www.Durham Bank Foreclosures.Com Dan Plowman, Salesperson, Remax Rouge River Realty Ltd. Brokerage SOUTH AJAX-Lovely bungalow. Quiet, tree-lined street. Zero down payment, free recorded message. 1-888-854-7386, ext. 401. Lebel Real Estate Inc., Bro- kerage (905)686-2730. WHITBY NEWLY BUILT 2 storey house, oak stairs, hardwood floors, 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, C/A, never lived in. $271,100. (905)430-9085. WHITBY, OPEN HOUSE, No agents please, by appoint- ment only. Walk-out basement, all brick, 4years old, Harwood throughout. $299,000. Flexible closing. $5000 Down, Balance on closing. Make an offer. (905)430-3632 LUXURY PENTHOUSE. Panoramic view. Near TTC & To wn Centre. $20,000 in up- grades. A True Must See! 2 Bedrooms, office. Open house February 25 1:00pm-4:00p.m. MLS#E1071034. $278,888. Jay Baguioro 416-522-0419, 416- 605-8869 FOR LEASE,INDUSTRIAL UNITS 2 units. 2600-sq.ft. includ- ing office space), No body shops/mechanical work. Avail. immediately. Oshawa area. Call (905)260- 8721 or (905)723-1123 ext.22, leave a message. PRIVATE FURNISHED Office Space, Oshawa/Whitby. In shared environment. Includes: Hi-Speed Internet, Conference Room, Kitchen,401, Train, Tran- sit. Free parking. (905)448-2197 ext 210 REQUIRED IMMEDIATELY - 1200 - 2500 sq. ft. for rent, Durham area. Older home, store, ground floor or basement. Fur used book store, collectibles. Call Wilkie, 416-619-9269. STORE FOR RENT/LEASE- Busy Simcoe St. S. area. Close to 401, bus stop, parking available. 1700+ sq.ft. main area with two back rooms, loading dock, large basement. Lots of op- portunities. Available immediate- ly. 905-576-6328 ext. 63 or 905- 666-4670. EXCELLENT START UP Oppor- tunity Fully Equipped Hair Salon in downtown Oshawa, looking for someone to take over existing lease. Small Investment required. Call Edward 905-723-7700. HAIR SALON AND SPA in Whitby, fully equipped, approx. 1200 sq. ft. Great opportunity for local hairstylist. Great exposure, laundry, free parking. $2100. + hydro, 1/3 gas, water and sewer. 416-269-5449 or cell 905-925- 3945. JOB AT HOME.$487.68 Weekly. Assemble Products, Mail or Com- puter Work. Free Details. www.TopJobReview.com write CHRJobs: 372 Rideau St, #916, Ottawa ON, K1N 1G7 Ref# A15 $$MONEY$$Consolidate Debts Mortgages to 100%. No income, bad credit OK! ONTARIOWIDE FINANCIAL CORPORATION 1-888-307-7799 1, 2 & 3 Bed. Apts. Well maintained, modern Appliances. All Util. included. On site super, maintenance & security. Rental O ffice: Mon. - Fri. after 9:00 am Sat. & Sun. 1 pm- 5 pm 905-720-3960 VA LIANT PROPERTY MANAGEMENT www.gscrentals.com email: rental@valiantpm.ca RENT-WORRY FREE Specials on Selected Bldgs. Call for info. WINTER SPECIAL ! Apt's Starting at $740 monthly Move-In Allowance + Incentives Condominium Suites 1, 2, 3 Bedroom Apartments Oshawa New State of the Art Balconies New Roof ✲New Corridor Carpeting Full Security System ✲ 24/7 on Site Staff FREE UTILITIES ✲FREE PARKING SENIOR DISCOUNTS GM RETIREE & EMPLOYEE DISCOUNT Call for more information 905-728-4993 e & oe WWW.FIDELITYPM.COM What More Can We Do? ... Let Us Know 2 & 3 bedroom apartments starting at $978 per mo. On-site superintendent and security. Rental Office Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (905)686-0845 Eve. viewing by appt. www.ajaxapartments.com SPLENDOUR IN PICKERING !! Lovely 3 bedroom rental suites from $1120 Individually controlled a/c & heating.Washer and dryer in Suite! 2 bathrooms, fully carpeted. Steps to Town Centre. Close to GO/401, library and Community Centre.1865 Glenanna Rd. (905) 831-1250 www.caprent.com Beautiful Suites for February FREE Month's Rent 1 & 2 bdrms from $915 utilities incl. Ample parking & balcony. Close to 401, shopping and parks. Call 1-888-310-7000 www.GOtransglobe.com CENTRAL FUNDING GROUP, first & second mortgages to 100%. From 5.1 % for 5 years. Best available rates. Private funds available. Refinancing debt consolidation a specialty. For fast professional service call (905)666-4986 LOAN FINANCE SPECIALIST Personal/ Business Loans Available For All Purposes 905-239-1867 (1) A 1-BDRM Oshawa north, 6-storey quiet building, large bal- cony, top floor, appliances, laun- dry facilities, on bus route, park- ing, utilities included, avail. Mar. 1st, $775. Call 905-436-9785. 1 & 2 BEDROOM APTS, Oshawa. Starting from $450/mo plus heat and hydro. Avail. March/April Firs/last, references. 304 Simcoe St. South or 17 Que- bec St. Call Stephen 905-259- 5796, 905-576-8699. 1 BEDROOM at 301 Cordova, Oshawa. Hardwood floors, clean, nice, bright. Available April 1st. $645/mo. + hydro ($20-$25/mo.- first/last. No pets. (905)668-1946 1 BEDROOM BASEMENT apart- ment, spacious. Central Ajax. Close to amenities. Separate en- trance. Laundry, parking, a/c. No pets/smoking. Available March 1. 905-686-8331. 1-BEDROOM APARTMENT, $795/month inclusive. Immacu- late newer building in decent Oshawa neighbourhood. Prefer quality adult tenants. No dogs. 905-448-0390, 905-439-8893 2 BEDROOM - SIMCOE S area. Spacious with large living & dining room, master bedroom with walk out deck, 2nd room with skylight. Close to 401 & bus stop. Parking and close to laundry facilities. Stove & fridge incl. Available March 1. 1st & last required. Call 905-576-6328 ext. 63 (day); 905-666-4670 (evens). 2 BEDROOM BASEMENT apt. South Pickering. Separate en- trance. Shared laundry and patio. No smoking/pets. $900 in- clusive. First/last. Available March 10. Call 905-420-5973. 2 BEDROOM basement apt. Wil- son & Olive area. $850/mo. 1st/last, references. Parking, sat- ellite TV, laundry facilities. No pets/smoking. Avail. Mar 1 or Apr 1. (905)995-4136 2-BDRMS., NORTH OSHAWA - Russett/Simcoe. Newly deco- rated, well-maintained quiet 12-plex, small building Close to bus/shopping. Laundry, cable, heat, water, parking, included. No dogs. 905-576-2982. 2-BEDROOM BASEMENT apt., very large, plus solarium. Laundry facilities, appliances. Near Oshawa Centre. Parking for 2. $950/month. Available March 1st. References. No pets. Call after 6.p.m. (905)571-0631 2-BEDROOM CONDO,Oshawa new kitchen cupboards, counter- top, carpet. Fully painted, near schools/shopping, heat, hydro, lights, water and parking all in- cluded. First/last, March 1st, $850/month. (905)240-1784 2-BEDROOM, WHITBY,1 car parking, laundry facilities on site. Go bus as door, near all amenities. Starting from $885 plus utilities. Call Lynn (905)571- 0435. 385 GIBB ST,Oshawa, 2-bdrm apts. Available March. Utilities in- cluded. No pets. Call 905-723- 5434. 401 AT WHITE'S RD.,new mod- ern main floor bachelor, 2 separ- ate entrances, large soaker tub, walkout to backyard, prime loca- tion. $650 inclusive, March 1st. 905-903-2335, 905-509-2335 ABSOLUTELY beautiful newly renovated 2 bedroom basement apartment. Adelaide/Wilson. Available March 1st. $950/inclu- sive. (905)431-1616 AJAX (WESTNEY/HIGHWAY 2), Large, new 1-bedroom basement, near amenities, separate entrance, appliances, laundry, Cable, 1-parking, $740/inclusive First/last. No pets/smoking. Avail immediately. Israr (647)-223-6464, (905)-426- 3917, ahmadi@aecl.ca AJAX -Large 2-bedroom base- ment apt, fully renovated. $850/inclusive. Private entrance, parking, laundry, full bath, available immediately. 2 to choose from. Call (416)616- 7776. AJAX 1-BEDROOM BASEMENT apartment. Available immediately. Church/Rossland. Separate laun- dry, separate entrance, parking, cable. No pets, no smoking. $700/inclusive, first/last, referenc- es. Call (905)428-8152 AJAX, 1-BEDROOM Basement apt., nice, clean. 1 parking space. $700 monthly inclusive. Available immediately. No pets. (905)922-1195 or (416)875-8419 AJAX, 2 BEDROOM apartment. Harwood/Hwy. #2. Close to amenities. Ceramic tile. Separate entrance. Parking. Freshly up- graded. $880. No pets/ smoking. Available immediately. First/last. 647-321-8584. AJAX, 3 BEDROOM main floor on Salem/Emperor Street. $1100+60% utilities. Over 1000 square feet. Laundry. Available immediately. 905-426-9551, 416-857-2410, Jerry. AJAX,3-bedroom main floor, bright & spacious, large fenced backyard, hardwood floors, 5-appliances, close to schools/ shopping. $1100/mo+ 1/2 utilities. April 1st. Call Mike days 905-427-4077 ext. 24, evenings & wknds 905-665-3666 AJAX,Church/Hwy #2. 1-bdrm bsmt, separate entrance, parking, fridge/stove. $800/mo. Close to schools. Available March 1st. Call (905)420-9223 or (416)616-2299 AJAX, HARWOOD/HWY. #2 newly renovated bachelor base- ment apartment. Separate en- trance. Quiet area. Parking. Utilities. A/C. $650/month. First/last. No pets/smoking. 905- 426-3654. AJAX, HARWOOD/KERRISON, new 2 bedroom, basement apt. Separate entrance, includes laun- dry, parking, cable, $900/mo. No pets/smoking. Available immedi- ately. First/last. 905-426-5555 or 416-948-5155. AJAX, HWY 2/Church St., 1-bed- room, separate entrance, base- ment walkout, no smoking/pets. Appliances, utilities included. First/last. Call after 7pm (905)428-7133. AJAX, Pickering Village.1-bdrm bsmt apt, avail. March 1, large liv- ingroom. Separate entrance, in- cludes parking, utilities, cable. No smoking/pets. Suits single working person. $700/mo. First/last. (905)427-0476 AJAX- OXFORD TOWERS.Spa- cious apartments, quiet bldg, near shopping, GO. Pool. 1, 2 & 3-bedroom apt., from $859, $999 & $1099, available Feb. & March. 905-683-8421, 905-683-5322 or 905-683-8571. AJAX- Super Clean brand new spacious 2-bedroom basement apt. No smoking/pets separate entrance washroom with tub, park- ing, oversized kitchen, laundry. Avail. immed. Near Taunton/Westney. Guneet 905-686-1648 ALEXANDRA PARK, OSHAWA 1 bedroom newer apt., "Old charm building." Totally renovat- ed, new kitchen/bath, hardwood floors. In-house laundry, inter- com. Parkview. Near Hospital. No pets. (905)579-9439. BEAUTIFUL 1 BEDROOM, hard- wood floors, new kitchen and bath. Available immediately. $625 all inclusive. Call Paul (905)430-6229. BEAUTIFUL WHITBY 2 bedroom $899. or Oshawa 1 bedroom $699. Clean, quiet buildings, parking, all inclusive, no pets. lst/last, available immediately. Call Emilio (905) 424-2134. BLUEWATER PARK WHITBY 1 & 2 Bedrooms Please call Mon - Fri 9 am-5 pm Evening by appt. only 905-571-3522 Shelter Canadian Properties Ltd. BOWMANVILLE - 2 bedroom with den, close to all amenities. $910 per mo. plus hydro and cable. Office hours 9 - 5, Monday - Friday. Available March lst. (905)430-1877. BOWMANVILLE 1 bedroom $620 +hydro. laundry, ample parking, close to all amenities, above gift shop. Also: 2 bedroom 3pc bath, $715 +hydro. First/last. Call (905)623-4302. BOWMANVILLE Large immacu- late 1-bdrm ground floor apt. Available immediately. Clean, se- curity entrance building. $892 in- cludes laundry facilities, applianc- es, utilities and parking. Call 905- 623-0791 or 905-666-1074 BOWMANVILLE,clean quiet non-smoking adult-lifestyle build- ing. 2 bedroom plus office apts. Parking, laundry, no dogs, available April 1st. (905)725- 1052. BRIGHT, SPACIOUS, 2 level - 2 Bedroom Apt. Available March 1st; Parking, Laundry, Cable, Util Incl; $850 / month; 1st / Last / References; Call Mark or Carolyn 905-723-8610. BROCK/TAUNTON- spacious 1- bedroom basement apt., fur- nished/unfurnished. Parking, newly renovated. Sep. entrance, $750/inclusive, First/last, No smoking/pets. Available immedi- ately. (905)430-4597 BROOKLIN 1-BEDROOM base- ment apt., available March 1st. Suitable for single, quiet, respon- sible person. Non-smoker, no pets. All inclusive, $640 monthly. Call (905)655-1304 CLIPPER APARTMENTS AJAX 2 & 3 Bed. Please call Mon-Fri. 9 am - 5 pm Evening by appt. only 905-683-6021 Shelter Canadian Properties Ltd. Hi-Rise - Walk to GM 2 Bed. & 3 Bed. from $775 & up. Large suites, freshly decorated. Must see to appreciate. 5% OFF TO RETIREES OR SENIORS 905-438-0120 IN THE CORE of Bowmanville, spacious 3 bedroom with an in- closed sunroom, very clean, well maintained, hardwood through- out. No pets/smoking. All inclu- sive. $1300/mo. (905)447- 2990; 905-442-6339 MARCH/APRIL 1ST possession- Oshawa North, 2 bed. on main level in small quiet building. Fully renovated-carpet/tiles, repainted, A/C, covered parking, $950/inclu- sive. First/last required. Call 905- 718-0361. NEW WHITBY home to share with one, includes master bed- room, ensuite bath, walkin clos- ets, cable, internet, parking, laun- dry. Near bus, all inclusive. $625, available March 1st. (416)209-4857 NEWCASTLE, 2 BEDROOM, apartment. Steps from the lake. Separate entrance. All applianc- es. Separate laundry. Parking. Newly renovated in a newer home in a quiet neighborhood. All inclusive. No smoking/pets. First and last. Credit check. Available April 1, 07. Call 905- 626-1202 anytime. NICE 3 BEDROOM,walking dis- tance to Oshawa Centre & schools, parking. $975 all inclu- sive. First/last, avail. now. No pets/smoking. Phone (905)432- 2914 leave message NORTH OSHAWA (Mary/Ross- land) 2-bedroom basement, $950 ALL utilities included, high-speed internet, private entrance, self- contained, parking, shared laun- dry, non-smoker, no pets. Available immediately. 2007. (905)723-6959 NORTH Oshawa - 1 & 2, April lst. 2 bedroom March lst. Clean, family building. Heat, hydro and two appliances included. Pay cable, parking and laundry fa- cilities. (905)723-2094 NORTH OSHAWA,1 bedroom $760. for rent. Includes utilities, fridge, stove, parking. Call 905- 435-0703 or 416-902-1174. NORTH OSHAWA,Large 1-bed- room apt. in raised bungalow. Gas fireplace, tile kitchen & bath- room, laundry. Double door walk- out to private garden patio, 2-car parking. March 1. $785/inclusive. First/last/references. No smok- ing/pets. (905)743-0269 OSHAWA Park/Adelaide (230 Nipigon St) 1 & 2 Bedrooms Well maintained and newly renovated apts. Near all amenities. From $775/mo+ hydro. (905)723-0977 OSHAWA - 1 or 2 bedroom in quiet 6 unit building, eat in kitch- en, laundry, parking from $675 per month. (905) 922-0252. OSHAWA - Harmony/Olive. One bedroom, sep. entrance, fresh paint, parking, full cable, a/c, no smoking/pets. Utilities included. Basement. $595./mo. April 1st. 416-274-7547. OSHAWA 2-bdrm in a clean 12 unit building, parking, laundry, eat-in kitchen. (905) 728-8066 OSHAWA HOSPITAL, Mary north of Adelaide area, 2-bed- room main floor, laundry, park- ing, $850/mo inclusive. First/last. Call 905-668-8869 Mon-Fri 9-5pm, or 905-579-2350 OSHAWA SIMCOE/TAUNTON very clean basement bachelor apt. avail now, $500 inclusive. Condolyn Management. 905-428- 9766 OSHAWA,2-bedroom designat- ed Senior Unit, 155 Kaiser Cres., Gateway Community Home. $930 inclusive, available March 15, (905)571-0887. 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. Feb/March. Call 905-728- 4966 or 1-866-601-3083 www.apartmentsinontario.com OSHAWA,Central Park S., 2 bedroom, 2nd floor of nice home, $760/mo utilities and appliances included. Available March 1st. Suitable for 1-2 people. Call (905)786-2223 OSHAWA, HARMONY/OLIVE large 3-bedroom main floor, $900. Avail. March 15th. Also large 2-bedroom basement, laun- dry $700, Avail. April 1st. Both: Eat-in kitchen, A/C, private en- trance, livingroom, 2 parking. No smoking/pets. (905)837-9828, (416)418-3188. OSHAWA, King/Ritson,2-bdrm or 1-bdrm + den. Suit single per- son or couple with or without child. Clean, quiet bldg, parking. Avail. March 1st/15th. $800/month. 416-821-8655 OSHAWA, KING/SIMCOE - 2 bedrooms, laundry facilities, 1 parking, $725/month plus utilities, available March 1. Call Val 905-720-0255. OSHAWA,Wilson/Olive area, bright 2-bedroom in 6-plex. Laundry, parking, kitchen. $860/month inclusive. First/last/references. No big dogs. Immediate. Working couple preferred. 905-429-0539, (905)576-3840 leave message, OSHAWA, WINTER SPECIAL! Newly renovated 1 & 2 bdrms in senior lifestyle bldgs. Large units. New kitchens & applianc- es, carpeting, windows, security. Near schools/bus stop & amenities. Available Feb/March. 1-866-601-3083 or 905-432- 6912. www.apartmentsinonta- rio.com OSHAWA, WINTER SPECIAL! Under new Management. 1, 2, 3 bdrms & Penthouse avail. in adult lifestyle bldg. Large units, new windows, security. Near bus, shopping. Avail. Feb/March. Call 905-723-1009 or 1-866-601-3083 or 905-728-3162 www.apartmentsinontario.com PARK PLACE,Oshawa's pre- miere suites residence, Fully renovated 2 bedroom, decorator units, in clean quiet secure build- ing, call today 905-443-0169. PICKERING - Westshore, clean and bright one bedroom base- ment apt. Sep. entrance, burbur carpet, X2 parking, eat in kitchen, laundry, air, cable, high-speed wireless, utilities inclusive. Non- smoker, first/lst, $775/mo. all in- clusive! Call (905)837-0227 PICKERING - Whites/Finch. Large one bed. + den basement apt. Separate entrance, 1-park- ing, 5 appliances, 4pc bath. No pets/smoking. Suit quiet working single/couple. First/last/referenc- es. Available March 1st. $850/mo. + util. 905-831-0870. PICKERING BAY RIDGES 1 bedroom bright second level, avail April 1, $875 inclusive, first & last, parking, sep entrance., close to 410/GO. No smok- ing/pets. Suitable for mature sin- gle. (905)420-6774 (416)832- 6774. PICKERING LIVER- POOL/HWY#2. Spacious 1-bdrm basement apt. Separate entrance & laundry, parking, cable , utilities all inclusive. Close to all amenities. $800/month Available April 1st. 416-857-6116. PICKERING Rougemount/Hwy 2, Very large 2-bdrm basement, 4-appliances, sep. entrance, TV/cable, partially furnished, 2-parking. $950 inclusive. Avail. March 1st. Call Ed 905-509-4437 PICKERING, 1 BEDROOM base- ment apartment, fully renovated, large windows, separate en- trance, scenic environment facing Altona Rd/Finch. $625 all inclu- sive. Female preferred. 416- 899-7376. PICKERING, 1 BEDROOM base- ment. Spacious living room, eat- in kitchen, separate entrance, no smoker/pets, suits single working person. Avail. immediately, $750/mo. inclusive. First/last. (905)427-8243, (416)845-8425. PICKERING, 2 BEDROOM base- ment apt.. Private entrance. Amenities. No pets/smoking. Free parking. 1 to 2 working adults. $750/month, all inclu- sive+a/c. April 1st. 905-420-6321. PICKERING,4-bedroom main floor, hardwood floors, 4-appli- ances, close to GO, schools/shopping. $1200/mo+ 1/2 utilities. Avail. immediately. Call Richard days 416-601- 7858, evenings/wknds 905-686- 9662 PICKERING, ALTONA.Large 1- bedroom basement apt., separate entrance, no smokers/pets. Park- ing available, $800 all inclusive. Near Go & 401. Available imme- diately. Contact Frank 416-836- 9973 PICKERING, Whites/Kingston area. New 1-bdrm/bachelor base- ment apartment, near beach, upscale neighbourhood. Avail. March 1st. $750/mo inclusive. Laundry included. Call after 4 p.m. (905)903-2335 (cell) or (905)509-2335. PICKERING- bright, walkout 3-bedroom apt. appliances, sep. entrance, air conditioning, back patio, 2-parking, March 1st. $895+. No smoking/pets. (905)683-9629 Regency Manor 2-BEDROOM extra-large in quiet bldg, freshly painted, in beautiful Whitby neighbourhood. Ideal for adults & seniors. clean building. insuite storage, onsite laundry. Incredible value! 905-668-7758 viewit.ca (vit #17633) SIMCOE/MILL OSHAWA,near 401. Nice, clean and quiet build- ing near shopping and transporta- tion. Utilities included. 1 and 2 bdr.. apt. $749 and $849, Available March 1st, first/last (905)436-7686 until 7:30pm. SOUTH AJAX by the late, 2 bed- room basement apt. available im- mediately. Appliances, laundry, sep. entrance, 2-parking. Bus nearby. $1150 negotiable. Re- cently renovated. (416)303-5441 Still Renting? Why? Owning is cheaper! First time buyers . Free list of homes available with no money down! From $900/mth.(oac) with pictures 1-888-599-0098 use ID# 8899 or Www.Stoprenting Durham.Com Dan Plowman, Salesperson, Remax Rouge River Realty Ltd. Brokerage VERY NICE, LARGE,bright 2- bedroom, prestigious Oshawa area. New windows, eat-in kitch- en, diningroom, c/air, outdoor storage, laundry, ravine lot, back- ing onto bike path. April 1st. $995/month inclusive. No pets/smoking. (905)263-8377 WHITBY - 123 Annes St. 2 bdrm. available in quiet adult lifestyle 6-plex bldg. Perfect for single mature person. No pets. $775/mo includes heat and water. Hydro extra (905)725-4145 WHITBY - Garden St. apt. build- ing. Spacious carpeted, newly painted with balcony. Close to bus, shopping, all utilities includ- ed. Avail. now. First/last/no pets. 1-bed. $800; 2-bed. $925; 3-bed $1050, 905-767-2565. WHITBY CENTRAL 2-bedroom apt in a senior lifestyle secure building. Close to all amenities, Includes heat, water, parking. $800 + hydro. No smoking/pets. (905)432-2264 WHITBY NORTH,2-bedroom basement apt., 1300sq.ft., 2 car parking, separate entrance, laun- dry, 4pc bath, Wet Bar. $950 in- clusive. Available March 1st/or. No smoking/pets. Call (905)665- 7823 WHITBY, AVAIL IMMEDIATELY 2-bdrms, 1-parking, sep. en- trance, $600 + $100. hydro, laundry. Close to amenities & schools. No smoking/pets. Call David or Frances (705)522-8990 WHITBY, immaculate 1 & 2 bed- room apts, Avail. March 1. $775, $910., includes appliances, heat, parking, laundry facilities. Call (905)666-1074 or 905-556-0455. WHITBY-walk to Whitby Go, N. of 401/Brock, 2-bed. apt. in trip- lex, new flooring, Sep. entrance, parking/laundry. Available imme- diately. $950+hydro. First/last. 905-655-0321 WILLIAM PEAK CO-OP, Picker- ing has 2 and 3 bedroom town- houses $992 and $1,078, con- secutively+utilities. 1 and 2 bed- room apartments, $817 and $926. First/last. 905-837-2920. www.ucpm.ca. 2 BEDROOM CONDO,2 baths, Westney Rd. & Hwy#2. 5-appli- ances and parking included. $1,350 per mo. inclusive. Call 416-289-6963 or 416-854-7548 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATHROOM, waterfront condo, downtown Port Perry. Adult community. $1300/mo.+utilities. First/last. No pets. Laundry on site. Available February/March 1. Call Deborah 905-985-1499. BRAND NEW 2-BR CONDOS for rent in the Port of Newcastle, minutes from beach, marina, restaurant & walking trail. One unit on first floor with walkout to large patio & one on third floor with balcony and view of lake. Te nnis courts/Indoor Pool/Exer- cise Room coming soon. With s/s fridge, stove, dishwasher, wash- er/dryer, a/c. Available March 1st /15th. First/Last. $1200.00+. Call 905-987-3293. CONDO MCLAUGHLIN SQUARE, 2 bedroom, $l,200 per month. Spacious, bright, includes parking, utilities, pool, laundry. Available immediately. Leave message (905) 619-6770. "UTILITIES INCLUDED" $1300/mon. AJAX, Harwood S. of 401. Desirable 3-Brdm Semi-De- tached Bungalow. Upper Level. Hardwood Floors. Shared Laun- dry. Fenced-in Backyard. Avail. Immed. Call Rose 905-999-7760. $800/INCLUSIVE, 2 BEDROOM basement, East Oshawa., spa- cious, clean. Air conditioning, quiet neighbourhood, coin laun- dry. No pets/smoking. April 1. (905)436-3549 -AA ABA-DABA-DOO-Own your own home, no down payment re- quired, from $525/month. WHY RENT? 5.09% OAC. $33,000+ family income, up to $25,000 cash back (non-repayable) Call Ken Collis Broker, Coldwell Banker 2M Realty (905)576-5200 kencollis@sympatico.ca 2 BEDROOM 1-1/2 car gar- age/workshop, fenced backyard, close to Canaught Park, $1090, no pets/smoking. Available March 1st. 905-718-2326. 3 BEDROOM HOUSE for rent. 401/Harwood. Available immedi- ately. $1200 plus utilities. 1-888- 860-6974. A ABSOLUTELY astounding 6 months free, (or equivalent) then own a house from $600/month. (oac). 4.94% mortgage with no money down (oac) up to $20,000 cash back to you, (no repayment) Requires $35,000 plus family in- come and reasonable credit. Why Rent? Call Bill Roka, 25 years, top sales rep with world's leading realtor. Remax Spirit (905) 728- 1600, 1-888-732-1600. NOBODY SELL MORE REAL ESTATE THAN RE/MAX!!!! A MUST SEE!Oshawa. 2 year old house. 3 bedrooms. Single garage. Walking distance to Uni- versity of Ontario. First/last. No pets/smoking. References. May 1st. 416-617-8597. AJAX & WHITBY 2, 3 & 4 bdrm houses & apartments for rent. Family area, all show well. Call Bo Gustafsson, Sales Represen- tative, Sutton Group Tower Re- ality, 416-783-5000 AN IMMACULATE 3-bdrm main floor of house in Whitby, 5 appli- ances, large fenced yard, park- ing, hardwood floors, close to GO/401, schools, shopping. $1125+ utilities. March 1st. (416)562-2074 BRAND NEW detached 3 bed- room Liza home, Heritage Vil- lage, Whitby, 3 appliances, air conditioning, $1,485 per plus utilities. References needed, no pets/smoking. Call (905)655-6617 or (416) 574-0413. CENTRAL OSHAWA.$1000 Mthly plus utilities. Bright, clean 3-bedroom brick home with sep- arate dining and living rooms. W/O from kit to deck. Bus stop, medical centres and GM Centre nearby. Brumley R/E Ltd. 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Thanks also to the staff of Oshawa Funeral Service for their guidance. Sincerely, The Rooney Family. GREAT FOR SMALL FAMILY - Whitby detached house @ Ross- land/Thickson 4 bdrms, 2 1/2 baths, dbl garage, family rm w/fpl, $1250 mo.+ utilities, legal Bsmt apt. not incl., 1st/Last, No Smok- ing / Pets. Immediate. Tim Web- ster, Sutton Group Heritage (905) 619-9500. HOUSE FOR RENT,$950/mo + utilities. Close to bus, school, community. Wentworth/Glen St. Oshawa. 905-720-4815. OSHAWA - Grandview area. Detached upper level, available immediately, large 2 bdrms., garage, large deck off master bedroom, all appliances. $1205/mo. utilities included. No dogs, utilities included, first/last, references. Rent will never be raised on condition. 905-434- 1386, 905-431-0190. OSHAWA - KING / WILSON, available March 1st/later. 3 bed. main floor raised bungalow, quiet neighbourhood. C/A, laundry, parking, appliances. Professional couple preferred. No smok- ing/pets. First/last $1175/inclu- sive. (905)404-8335 OSHAWA Stevenson/Gibb (near Oshawa Centre)3-bed- room, semi 2-baths, a/c 5 appli- ances, finished basement, fenced yard, $1300+ utilities. No pets, references. Avail immediately. (905)438-0162, 905-922-2743 OSHAWA,close to Civic, 4 bed- room house, fridge, stove includ- ed. Great location. A must see, avail. April 1, $1250 plus utilities, first & last. (905)259-5138. OSHAWA, RITSON/ADELAIDE, bright, clean main floor 1-bed- room apt. in newly reno'd house. 5 min to 401, available immedi- ately. $775/mo inclusive. (905)448-3530 OSHAWA,Ritson/Mitchell, 4 bed- room bungalow, fenced yard, 2 baths, 4 appliances, parking. Available Mach 1st, first/last, no pets. References & credit check required. $1250-inclusive. (905)668-1316 PICKERING, LIVERPOOL/BAYLY, 3-bdrm bungalow,excellent family neighbourhood, new hardwood floors, large front bay window eat-in kitchen w/.ceramics, huge backyard with patio, Fresh paint, laundry, parking. Near schools, Go,mall, 401, shopping.$1100 plus 60% utilities. Available March 1 (416)887-4458 PICKERING/AJAX - Spacious 3 bedroom-upper, fireplace, 3 bathrms, C/air, 5 appls, lovely area $1250+. Also large 4 bed- room upper, 2300sq.ft., fam rm,main fl laundry $1395+. 905- 239-0367/647-299-2264. WHITBY, BASSETT BLVD.3 bedroom townhouse, detached garage, $l,300 plus utilities. Call (905) 655-6600 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. WHITBY: EXCELLENT LOCA- TION!Close to GO, HWY 401, downtown Whitby, and the water- front. 3 Bedroom, 4 appliances, large backyard, garage and base- ment. Call 905-231-1986. A GREAT MOVE at a Great Price Tw o-bedroom + finished base- ment townhouse in South Oshawa. Close to amenities, schools, transportation and the GM plant/offices. Appliances in- cluded. Only $1,030/month all in- clusive. April 1 possession, F/L and references. Non-smokers preferred, no dogs please. Robert toll free 1-866-588-8181. AJAX TOWNHOUSE,Harwood & Rossland, 3 brs. 2 bath. newer home near to bus, schools, shopping. Available Apr. 1. Call (647) 887 0523 NORTH OSHAWA,spacious 3 bedroom, garage, family room, walk to amenities, $1150 per mo. appliances, April lst. Call Martin (905)728-1420. OSHAWA SOUTH,To wnhouses 3-bedroom $975/mo+ utilities close to schools, shopping. First/last. 905-579-9956. OSHAWA,4-bdrms, 5 applianc- es, finished bsmt, close to GM and all amenities. $1250/mo in- clusive. Avail. March 1st. First/last. Call 905-728-2553, 905-435-4363 $400/MONTH, WHITBY - Ross- land and Garden area. Furnished bedroom, c/air, cable, bus at door, close to all amenities. No smoking, spotlessly clean. (905)665-8504 1 ROOM TO RENT in adult home all over aged 40. N.W Oshawa. Suitable for out of town contractors or male business pro- fessionals. (Eg. Hydro, GM etc.) Non-smoker. Call 9am-9pm (905)571-5191 AJAX - Church and Delaney area, one large room, walk-in closet, utilities included. Use of laundry, kitchen, cable, internet. Furnished/unfurnished $450- $500/mo. female preferred, share washroom with one other female. 905-626-2030. AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY, Furnished room in Pickering, cable, light kitchen facilities, near Pickering Generating Station, PTC/GO, $200/bi-weekly. 905- 420-4318 AVAILABLE in Oshawa, fur- nished room, bright very clean house, share kitchen & bath- rooms, run of house, non-smoker, parking, laundry, high-speed in- ternet, near all amenities, $460/month. (289)314-1949 ROOMMATE WANTED, AJAX Salem/Bayly in House. $550 all inclusive. A/c, above ground pool, laundry, cable, high speed inter- net. 5-min walk to bus stop. No pets/parking. Call 416-272-5760 ROUGEMOUNT/HWY 2 Room available in beautiful well-kept quiet mansion, upscale neighbourhood, new carpet, huge bay windows, walk-in closet, fresh paint, cable, internet, laundry, a/c, parking. $350, available March 1st. (416)887-4458 WHITBY Brock/Dundas furnished Room for rent $440/mo free cable. Share facilities. Parking Available immediately. Call (905)622-5006 2 BEDROOM FURNISHED apartment in Whitby, White Oaks/Dundas, looking for mature person to share expenses. First/last. Call (905)217-0520 BACHELOR STYLE ROOM FOR rent - Furnished/unfurnished. Renovated kitchen, lounge w/fire- place, parking. Internet & laundry available. Near University, all amenities. Available immediately. 905-720-0136 leave best call- back time. PICKERING BROCK/401,Pri- vate bright spacious New Fur- nished studio Bedsitting, Kitchen- ette 5-pc bath, laundry, parking, NO smoking, NO Pets $625/mo. 1st&Last. References. (416)460- 5615 or 905-428-8508 1996 POLARIS STORM 800, re- cently serviced. 2007 trail permit, getting married, looking for best offer. $2500 obo. Please call Jeremy 905-985-2493. 2002 SKI DOO,Grand Touring, 700 liquid cooled. In mint condi- tion, great for family. Only 3,900kms. Located in Courtice. $5,500. Call (416)791-1907 any- time. EARLY SWIMMING POOL BOOKINGS.Book early and get discount prices. Some models in stock. Over 18 years experience. 14x26 kidney $14,999. (416)554- 8195, (905)985-3491 www.innovativmarketing.com I AM A 70 year old, very active man in good health, located in Oshawa, looking for female comp anionship for travel and conver- sation. Please reply to: File #295 Oshawa This Week, P.O. Box 481, Oshawa, Ontario. L1H 7L5 WITNESSES WANTED:to acci- dent involving Black VW Jetta and Green Chevrolet S10 Truck, on Friday February 16th, 1:00pm, at Rougemount Dr/Kingston Rd. Pickering. Please call Paul (905)421-9350 A HOME AWAY FROM HOME. Teacher and mother of 2 has warm, loving educationally-rich home daycare. Flexible hours, competitive rates. All ages. Call Leeza (905)426-5610 FINDING CHILDCARE Has never been easier! Connecting providers, parents and nannies. Not an agency. View free list today at: www.durhamdaycare.com (905)665-2346 FORMER BRITISH NANNY available to look after children in my home in the Nottingham community. References available on request. Please call Sheila at 905-683-0875. HOMEWELL Senior Care is hir- ing Companions and Personal Support Workers Part-time, Full time and Live-in positions. Auto- mobile an asset. Fax# (905) 430- 8207 Email homewell.picker- ing@gmail.com +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. 2 BLACK LEATHER COUCHES, less than a year old, asking $1500. Also nice 32" silver Toshi- ba tv, less than a year old, asking $600.; Apt. size washer and dry- er, $250/pair. 905-720-4815. A BEDROOM SET,gorgeous cherry sleigh, triple dresser/mir- ror, tall dresser, night table, new. Cost $7450, sell $1,500. Call 416-524-2018. A MATTRESS SET.King Ortho- pedic Pillow top set or Queen Set available. New in plastic. Cost $1,600.00 Sacrifice King $550.00/ Queen $250.00 647-271-5483. A1 ALL SATELLITE SERVICES. FREE TO AIR. Sales, Installa- tions, Repairs, ViewSat-2000 Platimum, all models in-stock. Service and Sales. (905)999- 0362 AFFORDABLE APPLIANCES, HANK'S APPLIANCES. TRUCK- LOAD EVENT! Brand New fridg- es $299/up. New stoves $349/up. New dishwashers $199/up. New dryers only $249. New washers $299. Large selection of recondi- tioned & new scratch & dent ap- pliances. Parts Specialist. 426 Simcoe St.S. (905)728-4043. ALL NEW QUEEN orthopedic mattress set, cost $1000, sacri- fice $250. Call 905-213-4669. ALMOST NEW ELECTRIC BIKE (scooter style). No license/insu- rance required. Extra batter- ies/accessories, 32km/hr top speed. Must be seen to appre- ciate. Paid $1399 selling $750. OBO. 905-430-2606. BEDROOM CHERRYWOOD. Bed, chest, dresser, nightstand. Cost $9,000. Sacrifice set $999. Diningroom Cherrywood table. 8 chairs/ Buffet/ hutch, Dovetail construction. New still in boxes Cost $11,000. Sacrifice $1,799. 647-271-5483. BUY/SELL stair lifts, porch lifts, scooters, hospital beds, ceiling lifts etc. Call SILVER CROSS AT (905) 668-8560 OR 1-800-659- 0668 DINING TABLE,40"x62" plus 6 chairs, Queen Ann style, solid cheery wood, simply elegant, a must see. $1900. call (905)686- 7746. CAMERA GEAR FOR SALE. Nikon F4, Nikon F2, 6 Nikkor Lens, 1 Sigma fisheye Lens, 2 Handheld light meters. Plus a bag full of extras. It all Works. Sell as set $600. Call 905-434-4648. DANBY APT SIZED freezers $209. New Danby bar fridges, $119/up. Also, variety of new ap- pliances, scratch and dent. Full manufacturers warranty. Re-con- 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 FOR SALE - 80 lps, various con- ditions. CAll 905-434-4648. FORD TRUCK CAP for 8' box. Leer Wedgewood blue, excellent condition, paid $1460, asking $800 o.b.o. Call 905-261-6740 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS Best Price, Best Quality. All Shapes & Colours. Call 1-866-585-0056 www.thecoverguy.ca HOT TUB COVERS Custom cov- ers, all sizes and shapes, $395 tax and delivery included. We will not be beat on price and quality. Guaranteed. 905-259-4514. www.homeandleisure.ca HOT TUBS/SPA,2006 model, fully loaded, ozonator, cost $8,900, sacrifice $3,900. 905- 213-4669. MOVING - KING SIZE BR suite, mansion headboard, large ar- moire, $l,500. Circa 1910 Gentle- man's dresser, $700 etc. Cash only. (905) 686-6180. MOVING SALE couch, wing chair, wall unit, TV armoire, Queen size bed, dresser, large mirror (all pine, no mattress). Call to view 9050-7067157 MOVING SALE freezer (chest) $200; JennAir double oven built- in $800; queen bedroom set $650; swivel rockers (2) $600; maple dining 10-pc $950; wrought iron table chairs (genu- ine) $750; living room sets $600 and $900; washer $300 Dryer $275 or $500 both; fridge $250; stove (KitchenAid) $400. 905- 260-6247 OFFICE FURNITURE for sale, desk, computer, fax machine, Meridian auto attendant voice mail phone system. P.O.S. com- plete system. Also House for sale. (905)424-4091, email ferduse@aol.com PIANOS - AND - CLOCKS New models arriving, must clean out old stock.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! POOL TABLE, 1" slate. Accesso- ry package included. New in box. Cost $4395 sell for $1500. 905- 213-4669. RENT TO OWN - New and reconditioned appliances, new TV's, Stereos, Computers, DVD Players, Furniture, Bedding, Patio Furniture, Barbecues & More! Fast delivery. No credit application refused. Paddy's Market, 905-263-8369 or 1-800-798-5502. SATELLITE TV, -NO MONTHLY BILLS: XTC PVR..150.00 ..DREAMBOX 00..200.00.... Coolsat, Ariza X. for as low as $99.00 Limited qtys. !!!! Condi- tions apply. U-Neek Electronics. Visit our store @ 226 Bloor St. E. Oshawa (905) 435-0202 (web:) www.uneekelectronics.com: STEEL SHELVING 3 units, cab divider and ladder rack, ideal for cargo vans for the entrepreneur, will not refuse any reasonable of- fer.Call John at 416-689-7741 TRAILER HITCH for small GM vehicles. "Hidden Hitch" with 1 7/8 ball. One year old. Pulled Seadoo no problem. 2000 lb. ca- pacity. Used on Cavalier. Asking $125. Call 905-985-4935. UNIVERSAL HOME GYM:Cana- dian made "Northern Lights", hardly used, cost: $2200, moving to smaller house, asking $1000 OBO. (905)655-3517 DRUMS WANTED - Looking for used intermediate to high end drum set, no beginner sets please ie, CB/Westbury etc. Call 905-686-8351. ANTIQUES, Baking, Furniture, Tools and Electronic Vendors wanted at Courtice Flea Market. Book by March 30th and receive one month free rent. Call 905-436-1024 or visit: www.courticefleamarket.com VENDORS WANTED for 2007 West Northumberland Home & Tr ade Show, April 20th to 22th in Po rt Hope. Contact Chairman Jim Sine 905-373-6748, to re- serve a booth. 100% A KOZY HEAT FIRE- WOOD, excellent, very best quality hardwood, guaranteed ex- tra long time fully seasoned, (ready to burn), cut and split. Honest measurement. Free deliv- ery. Dependable, quality service since 1975. (905)753-2246. 16" FIREWOOD,dry & sea- soned, excellent quality, all hard- wood, $110 per face cord. Deliv- ery included. Call 905-261-6740 AA-AJAX FIREWOOD - The best quality wood, seasoned cut, split, delivered. Call 905-424-1735. FIREWOOD,hardwood, dry. De- livery available. Call (905)986- 5217 or cell (905)424-9411 MILLS LANDSCAPING & FIRE- WOOD 12" or 16" face cords or bush cords. Picked up or deliv- ered. Call (905)432-0259 or (905)986-1977 SPLIT HARD FIREWOOD - call Gerry at 905-427-7243 or 416- 281-5455, $75/face cord deliv- ered. BASSET HOUND PUPPIES for sale. First shots, dewormed. $600. Call Andrew or Michelle, day: 905-623-7746 or weekends and weeknights, 905-342-3660 GOLDEN RETRIEVER puppies, registered, certified parents, light and dark colours, family raised, vaccinated, dewormed, health checked, champion lines, ready to go March 3rd, $600. Call Shel- ly 905-349-3418 Grafton. LAB PUPS,chocolate, CKC reg- istered, vet checked, tattooed, dewormed, both parents on site, family raised, ready now. $600. Call anytime (905)344-7093. www.ardbraekennels.com YELLOW LAB puppies, first shots, dewormed, micro chip available (chip extra). Both par- ents on site, $500. (705) 932- 1502. YORKI PUPS,black and tan, male and female, lovingly home raised, adorable, must see, parents onsite, $1,000 each. (905)786-3183 YOU COULD HAVE your dog under control and listening in 2 short weeks. TSURO DOG TRAINING. www.tsurodogtraining.com 905- 797-2855. 1972 CHEVELLE, 350 engine, $6,000. as is. 905-922-7015. 1992 FORD TAURUS, good body but minor mechanical work need- ed. $1000 as is. 905-404-8676. 1993 FORD AEROSTAR, red, 201,000 km, E-tested, good shape, $500. firm, as is. Call 905-372-4560. 1993 SATURN LS, 4 dr, 350 en- gine, $900 as is. 905-922-7015. 2002 NISSAN SENTRA - Sale Price $8995. Only 68,000 kms. 5 spd, 4 door, fully loaded, warranty. In immaculate con- dition. Won't last long. Only at AJAX NISSAN 1-866-304-7326. www.durhamcreditzone.com 2003 NISSAN MAXIMA GE, Sale Price $17,990. 2 to choose from. Nissan's most elite Maxima. Sun- roof, leather, every conceivable option possible. 66,0000 kms. 1 in Glacier Pearl, 1 in Chrome Sil- ver. Both in Showroom Condition. Factory Warranty. Priced for an immediate sale. 1-866-304-7326. www.durhamcreditzone.com 2003 NISSAN SENTRA - Sale Price $10,625.00. GXE Model. Automatic, fully loaded, one own- er. Full service history. Nissan Full Comprehensive Extended Warranty until June 23, 2009 or 160,000 kms. This vehicle has been pampered from day 1. Pur- chased and serviced at AJAX NISSAN 1-866-304-7326. www.durhamcreditzone.com 2005 NISSAN ALTIMA,only 46,000 kms. Automatic, fully loaded. Balance of factory war- ranty. Nissan's most desirable car. Priced for an immediate sale. $159/mth. + tx bi-weekly. Pmt. to Own. Only at AJAX NISSAN. 1-866-304-7326. www.durhamcreditzone.com 99 CHRYSLER Intrepid, $2490., 99 Chev Malibu, 2999,. 98 Ply- mouth Breeze, $2999., 94 Ford F150, P/K $2699., 94 Acura Inte- gra $3999. Over 30 cars and trucks certified and e-tested, (Kelly and Sons since 1976) (905)683-7301 or 905- 424-9002 www.kellyandsonsauto.com $ $ ADAM & RON'S SCRAP cars, trucks, vans. Pay cash, free pick up 7 days/week (anytime) 905-424-3508 ! $ ! AARON & LEO Scrap Cars & Trucks Wanted. Cash paid 7 days/week anytime. Please call 905-426-0357. $$$$$ JOHNNY JUNKER WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE. Tops all cash for good cars and trucks or free removal for scrap cars and trucks. Speedy service. (905)655-4609 or (416)286-6156. ! A - ALL SCRAP CARS,old cars & trucks wanted. Cash paid. Free pickup. Call Bob anytime (905)431-0407. ! A ABLE TO PAY from $80 up to $5000 on cars & trucks Free To wing 24 hours, 7 days. (905)686-1899 (Pickering/Ajax) or (905)665-9279 (Oshawa/Whitby). $ $75+ TOP DOLLARS - Ajax Auto Wreckers pays for vehi- cles. We buy all scrap metal, cop- per, aluminum, fridges, stoves, etc. 905-686-1771; 416-896-7066 $$$ TOP DOLLARS $50-$5000 paid for cars and trucks dead or alive, 7 days per week. call (905)683-1983 or 905-424-9002 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 1993 SAFARI VAN,touring edi- tion, trailer hitch, very good condi- tion, $1800 as is. 905-404-8676. 1995 CUBE VAN,Chevy, 6.0 Diesel. 237k. $3795. 905-430- 4197, 905-449-4197. 1999 GMC JIMMY - Sale Price $4495. Automatic, fully loaded, well maintained. Priced for an im- mediate sale. Phone & ask for details. Sold as is - Prior to re-conditioning. Only at AJAX NISSAN. 1-866-304-7326. www.durhamcreditzone.com 2003 GMC SIERRA SLE Z71, 4X4, V8 auto, loaded $18,900. obo. 905-260-4221. 03 HIGHLANDER F/T 4WD, 125,000 km Good fuel econ. Loaded + OEM accessories - EC mirror, Fender Flares, Step Tubes, Cargo liner. $19,449. Call 905-435-6662 OR kim_miller11@hotmail.com. 1998 FORD WINDSTAR GL, clean, quad seats, dual air, p/w, p/l, 192,000kms, e-tested, certi- fied, tires replaced, well-main- tained, asking $2,695. Call 905- 429-7699 36DD, Green-eyed blonde, Discreet and Independent For a pleasurable time call SHAYNA 7a.m -7 p.m. 905-441-1661 ERICA Busty, Blue-Eyed Brunette Escape & relax with me Hours: 8am-7pm 905-242-0498 Sweet Charlotte 35 yrs., petite, exotic green eyed beauty, 34D Out calls only (416)455-0336 A+ AJAX SPA BEST ASIAN CUTIES Head-to-Toe Treatment Swedish, Shiatsu - Back Walk Deep & Relaxing FANTASTIC MASSAGE (905)231-0092 AJAX SPA War m, Sensual, Relaxing Massage clubmiragespa.ca (905) 619-9205 AAA PICKERING ANGELS ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Relaxing Massage VIP Rooms & Jacuzzi 905 Dillingham Rd. (905)420-0320 pickeringangels.com NO TIME TO TALK Why not Fax us your ad! You can use your fax machine to send us your advertisement. Please allow time for us to confirm your ad copy and price prior to deadline. One of our customer service representatives will call you. Please remem- ber to leave your company name, address, phone number and contact name. ☎☎☎☎☎ Fax NEWS ADVERTISER 905-579-4218 .EED TO RENT YOUR PLACE FAST 4HEN YOU NEED A -ARKETPLACE &EATURE !D 7ITH A &EATURED AD YOU WILL s #ONNECT WITH 8 MORE RENTERS s %MPHASIZE KEY FEATURES WITH PHOTOS s 'RAB ATTENTION WITH AN AD HIGHLIGHT /NLY PER MONTH 'ET 9OURS 4ODAY -ARKETPLACE &OR 2ENT A/P PAGE 38 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, February 25, 2007 www.durhamregion.com P h o n e : (9 0 5 ) 6 8 3 -0 7 0 7 - presents in conjunction with our - Nursing & Health Care JOB EXPO FREE ADMISSION TO THE PUBLIC FROM NOON - 7 P.M. Special Section advertising on Sunday, May 6th, 2007 Tuesday, May 8th, 2007 For more information or to RESERVE YOUR BOOTH SPACE call your Classifi ed or Retail Sales Rep. at Oshawa This Week, 905-579-4400 99 Athol St. E., Oshawa LAMB-DYMOND, Kyle Gage - Suddenly as the re- sult of an accident, on Thursday, February 22, 2007. Kyle, aged 13, dearly loved son of Karrie Dy- mond and Garry Fraser of Caesarea and Michael and Tanya Lamb of Whitby. Loved stepbrother of Zachary and Talia. Loving grandson of Bill and Joan Brady, Dianne and Brian McVitty, and Ted and Betty Dymond. Kyle will also be sadly missed by his great grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends. The Family of Kyle Lamb-Dy- mond will receive friends at the WAGG FUNERAL HOME "McDermott-Panabaker Chapel", 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905-985-2171) on Sunday, February 25th from 7 - 9 p.m. and then on Monday, February 26th from 9:30 - 11 a.m. at St. Paul's on the Hill Anglican Church, 882 Kingston Road, Pickering. A Service to celebrate his life will be held in the Church at 11 a.m. Visitation will then continue back at the Wagg Funeral Home in Port Perry on Monday from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. A sec- ond Service to celebrate his life will be held in the Po rt Perry Baptist Church, Hwy 7A in Port Perry on Tuesday, February 27th at 11 a.m. Interment Groveside Cemetery, Brooklin. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Hospital For Sick Kids Foundation. On-line condolences may be left at http://www.waggfuneralhome.com NEWTON, Albert on Wednesday February 21st, 2007. Albert loving and devoted husband of the late Elva. Beloved father of Marline Hill, Eleanor North, Beverley Spaans, Betty Craig and Cindy Van Winkle. Cherished Grampa of 11 and great grandfather of 8. Friends will be received at the ACCETTONE FUNERAL HOME, 384 Finley Ave., Ajax (905-428-9090) on Saturday, February 24th and Sunday, February 25th from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. and on Monday, February 26th from 12 noon until time of service in the chapel at 1p.m. Dona- tions made in Albert's memory to the War Amps would be appreciated. Joanne Haigh Jan 5, 1953 to Feb 28, 2005 Dear Mom. These past two years have seemed like an eternity without you here with us. Krista and I wish you could meet little Delaney "Jo" in person, but we know that you are watching her from Heaven which is a lovely thought in itself. She looks just like you Mom. She is beautiful. She's full of smiles and giggles, cute little coos and squeaks. Everything she does reminds me of you. Her big brother Elliott smothers her with kisses and hugs with such genuine love. They are adorable together. Krista and I show Delaney your pretty pictures and tell her Nanny is flying with her angel wings smiling down at you from Heaven, just like we've always told Elliott. We miss you so much Mom. You will be here with us in our hearts forever, as though you never left at all. Krista, Elliott and Delaney send their kisses, hugs and love. Sweet Dreams Mom. All my love always. Love Michael xxx ooo RENOVATIONS & REPAIRS QUALITY HOME RENOVATIONS Specializing in Carpentry, Painting, Tiling, Drywall, Electrical & Plumbing Call John (416)456-4826 CLOWN / MAGICIAN • Live animals • All occasions • All ages Call Jeff (905) 839-7057 BASEMENT SPECIALIST ✔Framing ✔Drywall ✔Taping ✔Painting Special Design Ceiling & Bulked Turn your basement into a special part of the house! FREE estimate 416-832-9893 Ask for Michel DOORS "R" US NEW GARAGE DOORS, OPENERS, (We install), FIX BROKEN SPRINGS, CABLES, ROLLERS. Sales, Service & Repairs 905-837-0949 G.C.B. 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Save 10% off any job of your choice when you spend over $100 before tax. Expires March 31/2007 We promise you the following: 1. Only qualified people will work on your car. 2. We ’ll never do anything that is not required and APPROVED by you. 3. Every time we repair your vehicle, we will test it out to make certain it is ok. 4. We’ll follow up a few days later to make sure you’re satisfied. 5. You’ll always know how much the repair will cost before we do any work. It will be very clear what was done. WE HAVE NO SECRETS. 6. If you want to know anything about the work that was done or how it was priced, please feel free to ask. I will gladly explain. 7. That every repair or service we do on your vehicle, or part we sell, will meet your satisfaction. 8. That every job is warranted, and that we will live up to the terms of that warranty. Michel Saikali Owner/Manager Want to know what’s happening in Pickering? BE INFORMED! Check Wednesday’s paper each week for complete details File Your Taxes With Liberty Fast, Accurate and Friendly Expert Tax Preparation Business Returns Free Electronic Filing Year Round Service First Pickering Place 1550 Kingston Road (at Valley Farm) Pickering, ON L1V 1C3 Call: (905) 837-0829 TM owned by JTH Tax, Inc. used under licenses THE NEWS ADVERTISER, February 25, 2007 PAGE 39 Pdurhamregion.com Durham boys golden at prestigious Nittany event in Pennsylvania DURHAM — The Durham Attack ‘Black’ under-18 boys’ volleyball team returned from a major U.S. tournament as champions recently. Attack ‘Black’ was one of three On- tario squads to compete in the Nittany Volleyball Tournament at State College, Pennsylvania. The event is one of the biggest bid tournaments in the U.S. for the U.S. Junior Olympics National Vol- leyball Finals, to be hosted in Atlanta this year. Joining Attack ‘Black’ from Ontario were the Toronto TSX and Ot- tawa Mavericks. All told, 58 under-18 boys’ teams competed in the tournament, which featured the strongest U.S. clubs from the northeast and from the eastern sea- board. All three Canadian teams made the last four of the tournament. The Dur- ham Attack (10-0) and Toronto TSX (8- 2) played in the final, with the Attack winning in three games. It’s reportedly the first time in seven years that two Ca- nadian teams appeared in the Nittany final. In other Attack team news, the Attack ‘Black’ girls’ under-16 squad capped a strong weekend at the Ohio Valley Re- gion National Challenge in Cleveland recently. The Attack girls’ finished with the championship, beating a number of strong American teams in the process. Meanwhile, the Durham Attack ‘Red’ girls’ under-16 squad had a fantastic Tier 1 debut, finishing sixth at the Chal- lenge Cup event on Feb. 17. Another Durham Attack squad, the ‘B’ under-16 girls, weathered the storm and brought back their third consecutive Ontario Volleyball Association tier 1 gold medal at the same event. The Durham Attack Volleyball Club medal count for this season is now 16 gold, 10 silver and nine bronze. At tack ‘Black’ under-18s champs at major U.S. volleyball tourney Submitted photo The Attack ‘Black’ under-18 boys’ volleyball squad competed against many of the top teams from the northeastern U.S. and from the eastern seaboard and managed to rise to the top of the Nittany Volleyball Tournament in State College, Pennsylvania re- cently. 99 Bloor St. E. 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Over 100 Clean Cars 2002 Pontiac Montana 2002 Mazda MPV $293.15 /mnth. 2003 Chevy Venture 3.4L 6 cyl, 7 passenger. 92,000 km. $273.46 /mnth. 2002 Ford Windstar SRT Captain chairs, 3.8L 6 cyl. 119,000 km 2002 Dodge Caravan SE Capt. chairs, very clean. 90,000 km. $293.15 /mnth. $316.66 /mnth. $273.46 /mnth. 2004 Ford Explorer XLT 4x4, 4.0L 6 cyl, spotless. 67,000 km. 2002 Ford Explorer Leather seats, power moon roof. 97,000 km. 2002 Jeep Liberty 4x4, 4.0L 6 cyl. 80,000 km. $434.20 /mnth. 2004 Buick Rendezvous CX 3.4L 6 cyl, loaded. 69,000 km 2003 GMC Envoy SLE 4x4, loaded, 4.2L, very clean. 95,000 km. $504.75 /mnth. $340.17 /mnth. 2002 Ford Ranger 3.0L 6 cyl, cap, very clean. 79,000 km. 2003 GMC Sierra 4x4, 4.8L 8 cyl, 4 doors. 72,000 km. 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche SLT DVD, leather seats, moon roof. 34,000 km. 2004 Chevrolet Avalanche 4c4, 5.3L 8 cyl, very clean. 55,000 km 2004 Ford Ranger Edge 3.0L 65 cyl, matching cap. 36,000 km. 2003 Ford F-150 XLT 5.4L 8 cyl, loaded. 91,000 km. 2003 Ford F-150 Lariat 4x4,leather seats, very clean. 70,000 km. $622.31 /mnth. 2004 Dodge Ram 4x4, crew cab, 4.7L 8 cyl. 37,000 km. 1999 Dodge Ram 3.9L 6 cyl, very clean. 93,000 km 2004 Chevrolet Canyon 4x4, leather/heated seats. 95,000 km. 2002 Pontiac Grand Am power moon roof, 5 spd. 117,000 km. 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix GT leather seats / pwr moon roof. 99,000 km. 2004 Ford Mustang Summer is coming. 53,000 km. $387.18 /mnth. 2003 Pontiac Vibe Moon roof, loaded, clean. 66,000 km 2003 Pontiac Grand Am GT 3.4L ram, air, loaded. 87,000 km. $340.17 /mnth. $225.77 /mnth. 2003 Saturn Ion 2.2L 4 Cyl, spotless. 83,000 km. 2002 Mazda Protégé 2.0L 4 Cyl, clean import. 82,000 km. 2001 Saturn SC1 1.9L, spotless car. 89,000 km. $225.77 /mnth. 2002 Pontiac Sunfi re GT Power moon roof. 111,000 km $293.15 /mnth. Power doors, captains chairs. 84,000 km. 3.0L, 6cyl., very clean import. 117,000 km. $387.18 /mnth. $481.24 /mnth. Payments include: All taxes, admin fees, 3yr/60,000 km Nation Wide Po we r train Warranty, with NO MONEY DOWN! O.A.C. $504.75 /mnth. $598.78 /mnth. $10,990 $9,990 $6,990 $7,990 $14,990$19,990$13,990$7,990$12,990 $8,990$24,990$22,990$18,990$19,990 $25,990$29,990$23,990$11,990$14,990 $18,990 $19,990 $12,990 $15,990 $16,990 $10,990 $11,990 $9,990 $10,990 $9,990 $316.66 /mnth. $410.00 /mnth. $363.68 /mnth. $575.27 /mnth. $645.82 /mnth. $504.75 /mnth. $273.46 /mnth. SteveVestersSteve Vesters Ray SteenburgJeffery Davey $201.91 /mnth. $249.60 /mnth. $481.24 /mnth. Call Ray at 905-720-2277 Licenced, experienced Business Manager required. Apply in confi dence ExperienceExperience The d a v e y The davey Difference!Difference! durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 40 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, February 25, 2007