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Pickering Sales Hotline: 905-420-9700 The original hot hatch is here, and it’s spec’d for ‘07 with a turbocharged 200 hp 2.0-litre engine, sport suspension, a DSG with Tiptronic® and paddle shifting. ‘07 GTI www.pvw.com The Pickering 36 PAGES ✦ Pressrun 50,900 ✦ Metroland Durham Region Media Group ✦ FRIDAY, MARCH 16, 2007 ✦ Optional delivery $6 / Newsstand $1 Win or go home Panthers hope to extend series with St. Michael’s Page 24 Features, blogs and more to mark the 90th anniversary atVIMY RETURN TOGovernment’s investment will reduce wait times By Kristen Calis kcalis@durhamregion.com DURHAM — Local residents can soon expect a shorter wait for hip and joint replacement surgery, thanks to an announcement by the provincial government. On March 9, the ministry of health and long-term care an- nounced the opening of a new orthopedic assessment centre at Scarborough General Hospital, al- lotting $90,000 for the first year. The clinic will also operate once a week at the Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital. The program is intended to speed along the joint and hip replacement process, des- ignating assessment responsibili- ties to multidisciplinary staff, thus giving surgeons more time to per- form operations. “The reason (the centre) was created is to improve patient flow from primary providers to sur- geons,” said James Meloche, se- nior director of planning, integra- tion and community engagement for the Central East Local Health Integration Network (LHIN). LHIN is responsible for plan- ning, co-ordinating, integrating and funding health care services at the local level. After conduct- ing studies, Mr. Meloche said the LHIN found people were winding their way through the system, with no clear direction. He explained many patients waste time on the wait list for hip or joint replace- ment only to learn they need treat- ment or therapy rather than sur- gery. “What this will do is provide comprehensive care to get on the right track,” he said. David Brazeau, manager of pub- lic affairs and community relations for the Rouge Valley Health System, explained family physicians will refer patients to the clinic. After Hospital to offer faster joint and hip replacements Durham setting up food network By Erin Hatfield ehatfield@durhamregion.com DURHAM — The threat of To- ronto pulling its emergency food supply from Durham has pushed the Region to fund its own food network -- Feed the Need Durham (FTND). Statistics indicate that food bank usage is increasing, but the amount of food donated is de- creasing. A key contributor to Durham’s food banks has been Toronto’s Daily Bread Food Bank (DBFB), delivering more than 62,000 kilo- grams of food annually. “They have advised us that be- cause of their demands in Toronto they can no longer carry the Dur- ham Region,” Pastor Robert Putt said. Mr. Putt is with College Park Seven Day Adventist Church in Os- hawa and a member of the FTND transition team. He explained FTND will make food security guaranteed for those in need. There is a lack of tracking of the number of people who use food banks in the Region. According to Mr. Putt that is one of the goals of FTND. But, he said, there are 25 agencies in Durham, one of them being the Adventist Community Service Centre which alone ser- vices 500 families a month. A VERY YOUNG SETTLER AJ Groen/ News Advertiser photo PICKERING — Pickering Museum Vil- lage organized a self-guided hike on the Settlers Trail, where participants could not only learn about the difficulties Pickering’s earliest settlers encountered but also about the natural world. Michael Chillman tries an old fashioned way of carrying water. ✦ See Clinic, Page 7 ✦ See Feed, Page 7 at featuresdurham region.com/specials LG Chocolate $79.99 * each (3 year term) Samsung A720 $79.99 * each (3 year term) MOTOKRZRTM $149.99* each (3 year term) Nokia 6265i $0* each (3 year term) *Offer available only to new activations until March 31, 2007. Phone availability and prices may vary. Effective net price based on a 3 year service agreement after in-store discount or credit on your future TELUS monthly bill. © 2007 TELUS. TELUS STORES & AUTHORIZED DEALERS Ajax eSpectrum Solutions Inc. 65 Kingston Rd. East, Unit 6 (905) 686-9555 Oshawa Go Wireless 1414 King St. E., Unit 27 (905) 432-3665 TELUS Store 766 Taunton Road East (905) 571-3166 Williams Communications 381 Taunton Ave. E. (905) 579-2412 Whitby Nascom Wireless Inc. 15 Thickson Rd. North (905) 433-1133 Brock & Taunton Power Centre Lansdowne Place Oshawa Centre Parkway Centre Pickering Town Centre For more details, visit your TELUS store, authorized dealer or retailer, visit telusmobility.com or call 1-866-264-2966. ® SPARKTM |Music TV Radio Games Messaging + More Hello future, meet your phones. Sale ends March 31. durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 2 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, March 16, 2007 By Jeff Mitchell jmitchell@durhamregion.com DURHAM — Ontario’s top court has upheld the adult sentences given to two teens who pleaded guilty to participating in a string of vio- lent robberies, agreeing with a Durham judge that a youth sentence would not reflect the severity of their crimes. While the three-member panel of the On- tario Court of Appeal agreed the eight-year sentences given Abbey Olusoga and Jermaine Morgan ought to stand, they ordered a new hearing on where Mr. Olusoga is to serve his time. Mr. Morgan’s appeal for a review of his placement in the penitentiary system was re- jected. The decision, rendered by Court of Appeal justices Dennis O’Connor, Marc Rosen- berg and Eleanore Cronk after a hearing at Osgoode Hall in Toronto last fall, upholds the ruling of Superior Court Justice David Salmers after an extraordinary hearing in Whitby in 2005. Mr. Morgan and Mr. Olusoga were part of a three-man crew who terrorized several con- venience store clerks in Whitby, Pickering, Ajax and east Toronto in the spring of 2003 when both were 16. Their crime spree came to an abrupt end one night in May 2003 when they chased a screaming clerk out of a Pickering store -- and came face to face with Durham Re- gional Police robbery detectives Craig Hudson and Adam Kelly, who were conducting surveil- lance in response to the string of violent rob- beries. After the young men pleaded guilty to six robberies the Crown applied to have them sentenced as adults. After a lengthy hearing Justice Salmers ruled they ought to be, saying the maximum youth sentence -- two more years in custody, fol- lowed by a year of supervised release -- was not enough to hold Mr. Morgan and Mr. Olusoga responsible for their crimes. Justice Salmers ultimately sentenced each young man to five years in prison after giving them credit for the equivalent of three years of pretrial custody. “These offences were carried out with such brutality and recklessness as to the conse- quences to the victims that only lengthy sen- tences of imprisonment would properly rep- resent meaningful consequences for these youths,” the appeal court justices said in a written decision. One avenue of appeal was allowed: A new placement hearing will be held for Mr. Olusoga, who was identified in assessments as likely to excel and achieve re- habilitation in a youth custody setting. pickeringtowncentre.com VISIT THE EASTER BUNNY Mo nday, March 12th ‘til Saturday, Apr il 7th Lower level, near The Body Shop Easter Bunny Hours Monday to Friday 10:30am to 2:30pm 3:30pm to 8:00pm Saturday 10:00am to 1:00pm 2:00pm to 6:00pm Sunday 11:00am to 2:00pm 3:00pm to 6:00pm FREE! Kids Easter Activity Sheet with every visit! 75 Bayly Street W. 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They are available while supply lasts. 1.www.passporttosavings.ca 2. Call 905-426-4676 ext 222 3.In person/or mail to: 130 Commercial Avenue, Ajax ON L1S 2H5 c/o Durham Passport to Savings 3 EASY WAYS TO BUY Some of Imperial Buffet’s Feature Items Include: Crab Legs, Prime Rib, BBQ Ribs, Fresh Sea Scallops, Grilled Seasonal Fish, Calamari, Mussels, Sushi, Seasonal Veggies, Fresh Daily Salads… The First Complete Selection of Shell-Less Shrimps: Jumbo Cocktail Shrimps, Wok Fried Shrimps, and Torpedo Prawns… IMPERIAL BUFFET WAS VOTED #1 BUFFET IN DURHAM REGION That’s $250.00 worth of free Buffets for only 19.99 + tax Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo Flora Riley celebrated her 100th birthday March 9 at the Orchard Villa Retirement Residence. She boasts 23 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Pictured with her is daughter Aileen Wolfbrant. Friends and family gather at Flora Riley’s ‘new home’ By Kristen Calis kcalis@durhamregion.com PICKERING — On Flora Riley’s 99th birthday, Sharon Brooks bet her grandmother $5,000 that she would live until 100. “So I’m only here to collect my money,” she joked. On Friday, March 9, Mrs. Riley’s children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great- great-grandchildren gathered at the Orchard Villa Retirement Residence for a unique celebration: her 100th birthday party. Among the friends, family, gigantic birthday cake and music, were a slew of letters from notable Canadians, includ- ing Ajax-Pickering MP Mark Holland, Pickering Mayor David Ryan, Durham Regional Chairman Roger Anderson, Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Governor General Michaelle Jean. The Queen of England’s letter was on its way. “I really don’t know what to say,” Mrs. Riley said to her guests. “I’m speechless.” It wasn’t until June 1, 2006 that Mrs. Riley decid- ed it was time to move into a retirement residence. Before then, she had lived on her own in Toronto for 35 years. Mrs. Riley is very happy she chose to live in a retirement residence, and said without the staff and facilities, she isn’t sure she would have made it to 100. “The best thing you can do (at this age) is get into a retirement home,” she said in an interview. “They guide you; they love you.” And, her new friends at the retirement resi- dence in Pickering are happy she’s there. Program director Jennifer Welsh organizes all the events for the senior citizens. She said Mrs. Riley usually watches television or visits with her family, but loves to participate in big events, especially when they involve music. “She’s great,” Ms. Welsh said. “She’s a pleasure to be with.” Mrs. Riley was born in Welland, Ont. on March 9, 1907. She is the eldest of seven siblings and remains the only surviving member today. “She was the oldest, and now she’s the young- est,” said her youngest son, Joseph. She worked for most of her life as a meat carver at various Ontario racetracks. She has raised three children, Joseph Riley, 75, William Riley, 79 and her daughter Aileen Wolfbrandt, 81, who travelled from San Diego, Calif. for the celebration. “She’s got a lot of spunk for her age,” Ms. Wolf- brandt said. Mrs. Riley said there are no secrets to living to 100 that she knows of. “Everyone has their own life,” she said. “I can’t live it like yours and you can’t live it like some- body else’s.” But, she credits the strong bond in her family and faith in God for getting her through. Besides her three children, she also has 13 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and 11 great-great-grand- children. “I’m a happy woman,” she said. “My boys come all the time to see me. That’s all I ask for, and my daughter.” Her son William visits her every day since he lives in Pickering. He said her strong faith in God has a lot to do with her long life, but added she never smoked or drank and didn’t abuse her body. Ms. Brooks said she’s thankful her grandmother is always there for her and appreciates the frank advice she gives. “She doesn’t tell you what you want to hear,” she said. “She tells me what is right.” The entire family was thrilled to come together and celebrate such a long life. And, the party didn’t stop. Mrs. Riley’s son, William, threw an- other bash on Saturday. Great-great-grandmother celebrates 100th birthday All in for literacy DURHAM — The flop, the river and the alpha- bet will come together at a fundraiser on Friday, March 23. The Literacy Council of Durham Region is hold- ing a charity Texas Hold’em poker tournament at the Ajax branch of the Royal Canadian Legion. There’s more than $2,500 in prizes available. Proceeds will be used to fund some of the council’s programs. The LCDR helps adults deal with literacy limitations in Durham and sur- rounding areas. One in five adults in Durham has difficulty reading and writing. Doors open at 8 p.m. and the legion hall is at 111 Hunt St. in Ajax. Tickets are $50 per person and can only be bought by calling the LCDR at 905-434-5441. Seven homes and five barns torn down PICKERING — Crews are currently cleaning up the aftermath of the removal of seven homes and five barns in Pickering and Markham. Although no decision has been made about the pro- posed Pickering airport, within the past week, four Pickering homes (the other three are in Markham) and five barns (all in Pickering) were demolished. Two of the homes removed were on Brock Road, another on Re- gional Road 5, and the fourth on York-Durham Line. Three of the barns were on Side- line 22 and the other two on Sideline 28 and Conces- sion 7. Tina Bouchard, re- gional communications ad- visor for Transport Canada, said Transport Canada was legally obligated to demol- ish the homes after it issued notices of termination under the Ontario Tenant Protec- tion Act. She said the demo- lition of the homes was the final phase of legal proceed- ings set out by the Ontario Rental Housing Tribunal. Ms. Bouchard explained Transport Canada will soon review planning studies for the potential Pickering air- port. The process includes participation from techni- cal experts and public rep- resentatives. The findings will then be made public and it will be up to the fed- eral government to decide whether to proceed with an environmental assessment. “Only after a federal envi- ronmental assessment could a decision be contemplated about a potential airport on the Pickering lands,” Ms. Bouchard said. IT’S BETTER WHEN YOU PLAN IT YOURSELF. L.I.F.E. 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At first glance, it seems like a good thing. They base it on the fact that 103 politicians got a raise. All that did was bring them up to the national average. Of course, those 103 people run the largest province in the country. I don’t see how pumping gas and washing dishes is anywhere close to the same responsibility. Yo u can’t afford a decent place to live and bring up your family or buy a reliable car and keep up the payments and in- surance on $10 an hour any better than you can on $8 an hour. Minimum wage should be a source of income until you can find something better, not your career highlight. Does it matter to Howard Hampton if 100,000 people lose their jobs because of this? No. All he cares about are votes. And it won’t hurt his $2,000 a week that he scrapes by on. Of course, this will affect more than just minimum wage earners. The people who earn better than minimum wage and up to $10 will still want more than minimum wage. Everyone up and down the line is going to want a $2 an hour raise. So you are talk- ing about more than 100,000 jobs being in jeopardy. Paul Kelly Oshawa 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 Met- roland Media Group newspaper. 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The editor reserves the right to edit copy for length, style and clarity. Opinions expressed by letter writers are not necessarily those of the News Advertiser. Due to the volume of letters, not all will be printed. Fax: 905-683-0386; e-mail: mjohnston@durhamregion. com. The newspaper contacts only those whose submissions have been chosen for publication. EDITORIALS & OPINIONS infodurhamregion.com P PAGE 6 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, March 16, 2007 durhamregion.com D espite the best efforts of a national newspaper and the heavy slogging of activists as glittering as Sir Bob Geldof and Bono, it’s highly unlikely gov- ernments of any stripe are really ready to try to wipe out poverty. With a federal budget released last Mon- day and a provincial budget coming to- morrow, those who care about the status of our worst-off neighbours can’t be aw- fully optimistic. Sure the Toronto Star has spent much time and effort on a well-written and well- executed series on the War on Poverty. But is anybody really listening? In addition to the work done by the Star, the extremely influential group, Make Pov- erty History, headed up by Geldof, Bono, and a cast of thousands, has pressured the world’s governments to forgive billions in debt owed by developing nations. There is a Canadian side to Make Poverty History as well but it has had far less success in at- tempting to tackle poverty here. Outside of the provincial NDP push to institute a $10 per hour minimum wage, there isn’t much serious talk about doing something about poverty across this coun- try. There may be a few token measures provided in this week’s budget announce- ments. Maybe the feds and the Province will announce a few more souls taken off the tax rolls or perhaps a little more for child tax credits, but I don’t expect many will hold out hope for much more. Why? The reason is simple if a little sad. The poor aren’t highly visible, they don’t wield economic or political power and, relative to the vast middle class and the growing upper class in this country, they aren’t even that large. Let’s face it -- there are several million poor adults and more than a million poor children but they are widely dispersed across this huge country and not well- connected. Most poor adults don’t vote because they figure they’re not going to be helped by whomever is elected. The poor aren’t part of Stephen Harper’s base nor do they provide the backing to lead Stephane Dion to power. The NDP talks a good game about helping the poor, but the prospects of a federal NDP govern- ment are slim and none. Without a healthy number of middle- class people -- many of whom are a lay-off away from eventually joining the ranks of the poor -- pressuring government to help the less fortunate, nothing will change. In a country where we routinely run multi-billion-dollar surpluses there is no reason why targeted help to those in pov- erty, especially children, cannot be deliv- ered. The government could fund acces- sible daycare, it could provide more gen- erous social program payments, it could produce affordable housing -- if it wanted to. But it will only care about these things and take steps to do them, if we bother to make it care. Ti m Kelly is a Metroland Durham Region Media Group copy editor. His column appears periodically. E-mail tkelly@durhamregion.com. Why governments don’t help poor We have the power to change our energy habits Saving energy at home is easy and if you haven’t started, there’s really no excuse. Durham Sustain Ability’s new project, We Have The Power, seeks to enlist 1,000 Pickering households to commit to reduc- ing energy consumption by 10 per cent by the end of this month. Seven hundred households are already on board, but there’s no reason all of us can’t do our part as well. There are a number of ways we can achieve the worthy goal of using less power. Like water, we take energy for granted. As long as the lights or appliances come on when we flick a switch, we don’t give it a second thought. The blackout a few summers ago was a wake-up call in that regard. But, did you make long-term and lasting changes to conserve? As Durham Sustain Ability outlines on its website, there are a number of cheap, even free, ways to get started. First and fore- most, if you’re not using an appliance, including the television or a light, turn it off. We’ve changed to Daylight Savings, and by mid June it will be light until 9 p.m. Do you really need to turn on the lights at 5 or 6 p.m. at this, the brightest time of year? Unless you’re reading or doing indoor work that requires it, for example, keep the lights off until you truly need them. And, when you do flick the switch, use compact fluorescent light bulbs. Instead of using the dry cycle in your dishwasher, leave it off and just open the door when the dishes are done. They’ll be dry in no time. Install low-flow shower heads and faucet aera- tors. Use cold water whenever possible to do laundry. Switch to high-efficiency appliances that use less energy. The list of ways you can help is endless. Apart from saving power, they will save you money. Yo ung people are generally enthusiastic about environmen- tal initiatives, and We Have The Power is no exception. At Pine Ridge Secondary School, some 300 students and close to 50 teachers are involved. In this regard, their enthusiasm and dedi- cation is something we would all do well to emulate. For more ideas on saving power check out the video link at durhamregion.com Tim Kelly c opy editor Gale Nyberg, executive director of the DBFB, ex- plained that about a year go staff approached the Region about setting up its own food network. “It is really important that food raised locally is used locally,” Ms. Nyberg said. “It was time for them to set up on their own.” The first step in that di- rection was Regional Coun- cil’s approval on March 7 of $68,450 in funding for FTND. Effective March 31, the To ronto food bank will no longer supply food to Dur- ham, but Ms. Nyberg said now that FTND is in mo- tion, representatives from To ronto will be available to offer support. “We will help them and work with them to set up their network,” she said. “O nly when they are up and ready to go it on their own will we cease to deliver food.” The steps towards a centralized food network began in 2001 when, ac- cording to Adrian Haight, of Northern Lights Vocational Services, there was a dra- matic decrease in food bank donations. “As a region we really weren’t as mobilized as we could be,” Ms. Haight said. She said the hope is FTND will be a centralized contact for emergency food providers and a link to share supplies. Feed the Need Durham’s purpose is to improve the collection and distribution of food and basic needs do- nations to charitable orga- nizations and agencies that provide food directly to in- dividuals and families. “Right now, the first step is to put into place a team that will move this project forward,” Mr. Putt said. FTND will soon hire its first employee, a co-ordina- tor, and over the next year determine the best food de- livery system. The two goals are to re- duce child poverty through improved nutrition and health and to break the cycle of food bank use. How that will actually work, Mr. Putt said, hasn’t been deter- mined yet. “We have got to look at every possible system that is in place in Ontario, look at what is best for the needs in Durham Region so that we can ensure that every food bank will be able to be supplied with good quality food for the community,” he said. The total budget for FTND is just under $90,000, of which $20,000 is in-kind contributions. According to April Cullen, an Oshawa councillor and chairwoman of the Region’s health and social services committee, the funding is coming out of the Nation- al Child Benefit, a federal initiative intended to assist low-income families. For more information about FTND visit www.ftn- durham.ca. THE NEWS ADVERTISER, March 16, 2007 PAGE 7 Pdurhamregion.com ENERGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT Research Project Exhibition Sunday, March 18 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Please join the University of Ontario Institute of Technology Faculty of Science for an exhibition promoting its Youth Science and Technology Outreach Program (YSTOP), designed to inspire high school students to choose careers in science and technology. For more information visit www.uoit.ca/ystop or 905.721.3111 ext. 3633. 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Mr. Brazeau said they are proud to offer this service to patients of Ajax, Pickering and west Durham, since many have difficulty getting around. “Our patients will not have to travel as far to re- ceive this type of special care,” he said. “The clinic brings a new service to our community, which we didn’t have before.” Mr. Meloche said open- ing the clinic is phase one of a larger plan. The program will also address acute and chronic musculoskeletal needs. The long-term goal is to open a musculoskeletal centre of excellence for the Central East LHIN. “This is really to see how it will work,” Mr. Meloche said. Mr. Brazeau said the clin- ic in Ajax will become avail- able to patients within “the next several months.” Feed the Need will improve distribution and collection of food ✦ Feed from page 1 Clinic open one day a week ✦ Clinic from page 1 ED’S AUTO CENTRE A division of 1192645 Ontario Inc. 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Annual General Meeting Sunday March 25, 2007 1-4 pm Ajax Community Centre Commodore’s Room Director’s Reports, New Business, Elections Requests for constitutional changes must be received in writing. Address your request to AMHA Executive, attention Association Secretary Karin Grundy and drop off at Hockey Office. durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 8 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, March 16, 2007 Pickering Official Plan to get a makeover PICKERING — The Pickering Official Plan is about to undergo some changes. On Monday night, council passed a motion to review preliminary work plans to update the plan which sets out guidelines for long-term development and growth in Pickering. It covers vari- ous uses of land, including open space, agricultural land and residential areas. The planning and development de- partment at City Hall proposed a three- year time frame for completing the plan’s review. Director of Planning and Development Neil Carroll said the rea- son they plan to break the process down into three years is so it will be easier for everyone to understand since the Of- ficial Plan is complex. It will also allow more residents to become involved. “If we chunk it into different logical steps, we can group them together into areas of similar background,” he said. Mr. Carroll also said part of the rea- son for the break-down is some aspects take longer than others. For example, the Downtown Intensification Strategy requires extensive analysis. The review includes implementing new policies while keeping intensifica- tion consistent with the Greater Golden Horseshoe’s growth plan. The depart- ment will also implement various pro- vincial policy documents, including the Greenbelt Plan and the Central Pickering Development Plan. Mr. Carroll also said implementing the plan in “bite-sized pieces” will actu- ally get the ball rolling. The City will also seek community input, including a public meeting, to be held this spring. 7E ARE EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANTS %!S CUSTODIAL MAINTENANCE OF½CE CLERICAL AND TECHNICAL STAFF WHO PROVIDE CARE MAINTENANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES TO STUDENTS IN SCHOOLS IN !JAX "ROCK /SHAWA 0ICKERING 3CUGOG 5XBRIDGE AND 7HITBY 4HE $URHAM 0UBLIC 3CHOOL "OARD HAS FAILED TO DEAL WITH IMPORTANT ISSUES OF WORKLOAD WAGES BENE½TS AND JOB POSTINGS SETTING THE STAGE FOR A STRIKE OR LOCKOUT ON -ARCH )TS ABOUT TIME !S FRONT LINE STAFF IN OUR SCHOOLS WE KNOW WHAT IT TAKES TO HELP RUN THE SCHOOLS 7E ARE THERE BEFORE THE STUDENTS ARE IN SCHOOLS AND WE ARE THERE AFTER THE STUDENTS HAVE LEFT 7E WORK THROUGH OUR LUNCHES SKIP OUR BREAKS AND OFTEN WORK OVER TIME TO COMPLETE OUR DAY WORK WITHOUT EXTRA PAY OR EXTRA TIME 9ET MANAGEMENT CONTINUES TO REFUSE TO DEAL WITH RISING WORKLOAD PROBLEMS )NSTEAD MANAGEMENT $OWNLOADED EXTRA DUTIES TO %!S WITHOUT ADDITIONAL TIME !SKED CLERICAL STAFF TO TAKE WORK HOME WITHOUT PAY !ND INSISTS ON PART TIME BAND AID SCHEMES TO FULL TIME WORKLOAD PROBLEMS FOR CUSTODIAL AND MAINTENANCE WORKERS /UR STUDENTS DESERVE BETTER 4HE #ATHOLIC SCHOOL BOARD IN $URHAM HAS GIVEN EXTRA TIME TO THEIR WORKERS TO DEAL WITH RISING WORKLOADS 7HY IS THE PUBLIC BOARD NOT OFFERING EXTRA TIME TO ADEQUATELY SERVE STUDENTS 3TUDENTS AND WORKERS IN THE PUBLIC BOARD SHOULD NOT BE SHORT CHANGED IN THIS WAY )NSTEAD OF ½GHTING THEIR OWN WORKERS PUBLIC SCHOOL TRUSTEES SHOULD BE DEMANDING ADEQUATE FUNDING FROM THE PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT TO DEAL WITH THE GROWING POPULATION IN OUR REGION 4RUSTEES NEED TO PRESSURE THE /NTARIO LIBERAL GOVERNMENT TO ½X THE ¾AWED FUNDING FORMULA INSTEAD SCHOOL BOARD MANAGEMENT IS SHORT CHANGING STUDENTS AND PUSHING STAFF TO THE BREAKING POINT 3TRIKE DEADLINE 7E WOULD RATHER BE WORKING THAN WALKING THE PICKET LINE 5NFORTUNATELY OUR EMPLOYER IS REFUSING TO ADDRESS OUTSTANDING ISSUES THAT AFFECT THE QUALITY OF OUR WORK AND THE TIME WE NEED TO ASSIST STUDENTS ! STRIKE WOULD HURT THE STUDENTS WORKERS AND OUR COMMUNITY 9OU CAN HELP 0LEASE HELP US AVOID A STRIKE BY CONTACTING YOUR SCHOOL TRUSTEES AS LISTED BELOW AND TELL THEM YOU SUPPORT OUR NEED FOR A FAIR CONTRACT THAT WILL ALLOW US MORE TIME TO DO OUR WORK AND SERVICE OUR SCHOOLS AND STUDENTS $URHAM 0UBLIC 3CHOOL "OARD TRUSTEES AND MANAGEMENT #RAIG "URCH $IRECTOR OF %DUCATION BURCH?CRAIG DURHAMEDUONCA -ARILYN #RAWFORD #HAIRPERSON ¯ 4OWN OF !JAX 3HERRY #ROTEAU 6ICE #HAIRPERSON ¯ #ITY OF 0ICKERING *OHN $OLSTRA 6ICE #HAIR 3TANDING #OMMITTEE ¯ 4OWN OF 7HITBY *OE !LLIN 4RUSTEE ¯ 5XBRIDGE "ROCK OR #HRIS "RANEY 4RUSTEE ¯ #ITY OF 0ICKERING ,ISA (ILL 4RUSTEE ¯ 4OWN OF !JAX +ATHLEEN (OPPER 4RUSTEE ¯ #ITY OF /SHAWA ,ARRY *ACULA 4RUSTEE ¯ #ITY OF /SHAWA 3TEVE -ARTIN 4RUSTEE ¯ 4OWNSHIP OF 3CUGOG #HRISTINE 7INTERS 4RUSTEE ¯ 4OWN OF 7HITBY !TTENTION #50% $URHAM 0UBLIC 3CHOOL "OARD WORKERS ! 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But, at the Durham’s last finance and administra- tion committee meeting, Ms. Madill was given the go-ahead to finally look into getting the agendas online. “I think nowadays, many of our citizens are looking to see something in a timely manner and in the comfort in their own home,” Ms. Madill said. The Region doesn’t have a full-fledged electronic document management system. Although agenda items can be seen by the public prior to meetings, things like staff reports cannot. Regions, like York, have electronic document management systems that take paper documentation from cradle to grave, Ms. Madill said. “We’ll look at how other municipalities do it and release timing,” she said. “There has been a policy in place saying it will not be released until the Mon- day (prior to the meet- ings).” Ms. Madill said she’s bringing a report on elec- tronic agendas before com- mittee at its next meeting. “This would only relate to council and committee agendas,” Ms. Madill said. “For our purposes, if we at least start to research it that is what I want to do.” NE033H207 ©2007. Sears Canada Inc. JUST CALL 1-866-506-7870 Summer’s coming hot & heavy. Be cool, book early. Your satisfaction is guaranteed Offers start Sat., Mar. 17 and end Fri., Apr. 6, 2007, where open Sears will arrange installation by qualified contractors. Offers do not apply to previously signed contracts. Not valid in conjunction with any other discount or promotion. 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THE NEWS ADVERTISER, March 16, 2007 PAGE 11 A/Pdurhamregion.com AJ Groen/ News Advertiser photo Trying to touch the sky PICKERING — Rhoen Park takes advantage of the bright sunshine to do a little swing- ing at Millennium Park. SUDOKU Now online and updated daily at 48 1 7 8 6 7 3 576 1 86 9 5 6 7 687 3 91 4 19 24 durhamregion.com PICKERING — Stress is a normal part of life that has many consequenc- es. Luckily, there is help. A Free Introductory Seminar to the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) technique is being offered to teach people how to respond to stress more effectively and how to use your inner resources to grow, heal and take charge in your life. The seminars are on March 22 and 29 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Centre for Mindful Thera- pies, 109 Kingston Rd. Call 905-428-1404 to prereg- ister. Mindful Therapies offers seminar to teach people how to de-stress Selection will vary by store. Savings are off our regular prices, unless otherwise specified. Everyday Bay Value, just-reduced, Power Buys, Manager’s Specials, licensed departments, Salviati, Vera Wang and Hbc Foundation charity merchandise are excluded. Excludes all official Canadian Olympic merchandise. When you see “POWER BUY” or “MANAGER’S SPECIAL” you will know we have found an exceptional deal to pass on to you. We may tell you the COMPARABLE VALUE on the price ticket and/or a sign, so you will see the price another retailer in Canada charges or would likely charge for the same or a comparable value item. Quantities of our Power Buys and Manager’s Specials and items located in any “Style Outlet” in-store departments are limited and may vary from store to store – no rainchecks or substitutions. When we say “PRICE CUT”, we mean the existing everyday price is being lowered temporarily. See in-store for details. LAST CHANCE FOR FANTASTIC SAVINGS! save an ex tra Friday, March 16th to Sunday, March 18th •Men’s & women’s fashions & outerwear Including designer brands & West End Shop/Hudson Room • Men’s, women’s & kids’ sleepwear & robes • Men’s underwear • Women’s intimates & bras • Kids’ & infants fashion outerwear & accessories • Infant furniture and accessories • Handbags • Footwear •Gold diamonds, gemstones, pearls, sterling silver, fashion jewellery & watches All clearance-price merchandise currently reduced up to 50% 40%ff All men’s 501’s & 505’s LEVI’S jeans Reg. $70-$80 Sale $42-$48 40%ff All kids’ & infants spring outerwear 30%ff Previously-reduced bedding, bed basics, bath, cushions, throws, decorative accessories & table & kitchen linens 15%ff All DENBY dinnerware 30%ff All men’s suits, sportcoats, blazers, dress coats, dress pants, dress shirts & ties Reg. $24.99-$525 Sale $17.49-$367.50 40%ff All kids’ & infants LEVI’S apparel 55%ff All cookware sets & open stock Excludes Calphalon 30%ff •Fashion jewellery By JONES NEW YORK, LIZ CLAIBORNE, MONET, 1928 & EXPRESSION •Sterling silver & BC Jade 60%ff Luggage By AIR CANADA, SKYWAY, VIA RAIL & SWISS Reg. $50-$280 Sale $20-$112 Excludes items with 97¢ price endings. 25%ff Men’s & women’s regular-priced athletic shoes By NIKE, ADIDAS, REEBOK & FILA 50%ff 10 Kt. & 14 Kt. PRINCIPLES & DIAMOND FASCINATION gold jewellery Plus save an extra 20%ff this weekend 30%ff Watches By TIMEX, BULOVA, LEVI’S, CASIO, CARDINAL, PERRY ELLIS, ESPRIT, CITIZEN, SEIKO & WENGER SWISS Excludes Ironman & Expedition. EXAMPLE Reg. $100Already-re d u c e d by 50% $50Extra 40% -$20 You Pay $30 30%ff Men’s selected shoes By ROCKPORT, CLARKS, BOSTONIAN, HUSH PUPPIES & NUNN BUSH Reg. $99.99-$175 Sale $69.99-$122.50 Buy 1, get 1 at 50%ff All women’s & kids’ shoes and sandals Excludes Anne Klein, Nine West, Geox & Crocs. Now Open The Bay Furniture Clearance Store (lower level) *looking for full time flex staff in Major Home Fashion durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 12 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, March 16, 2007 Suspect in Ajax homicide case arrested in drug raid By Jeff Mitchell jmitchell@durhamregion.com AJAX — An Ajax woman facing charges relating to a homicide inves- tigation is in custody again after being arrested during a drug raid Tuesday night. Ashley Ada Owen, 22, was arrested along with another woman when of- ficers with the Durham Police Drug Enforcement Unit executed a search warrant at a Sullivan Drive home. Po- lice found two women inside the resi- dence and seized a quantity of mari- juana, electronic weigh scales, several cellphones and drug paraphernalia. Ms. Owen was arrested March 1 after a lengthy investigation into the death of Orin Felix, who was stabbed to death outside the Rimrock night- club on Harwood Avenue. A Scarbor- ough man, 22-year-old Troy Johnson- Lee, is charged with second-degree murder. He was also charged with attempted murder in the stabbing of another man during the same alterca- tion. Ms. Owen, who is alleged to have assisted Mr. Johnson-Lee after the incident in September 2006, was charged with obstructing police and acting as an accessory after the fact to attempted murder. After Tuesday night’s raid Ms. Owen, of Sullivan Drive, was charged with trafficking a controlled substance and breach of recognizance. Jessica Owen, 18, also of Sullivan Drive, is charged with trafficking a controlled substance. NEWS ADVERTISER 905-683-5110 FRIDAY, MARCH 16 HANDS OF HOPE: New and gently used women’s and children’s cloth- ing is sold today and tomorrow from 9 a.m. to noon at Heights City Church, 477 Kingston Rd., Pickering. All proceeds go to Hands of Hope, a ministry helping the community. 416- 728-4741 or 905-420-0229 (Wendy). ADDICTION: The Serenity Group 12-step recovery meeting begins at 8 p.m. at Bayfair Baptist Church, 817 Kingston Rd., Pickering. The group meets every week and deals with addictions of all types, including co- dependency. Child care can be ar- ranged with advance notice. Everyone welcome. 905-428-9431 (Jim). SATURDAY, MARCH 17 BRIDGE CLUB: The Pickering and Village Senior Bridge Club meets at 7 p.m. at 29 Linton St. in Ajax. Call 905- 683-8460 for more information. MONDAY, MARCH 19 CRIBBAGE: Enjoy a game of crib- bage for seniors with the Ajax Seniors Friendship Club, Mondays at 1 p.m. in the St. Andrew’s Community Cen- tre, 46 Exeter Dr. Ajax. Beginners welcome but should come earlier. Audrey (905-426-6265). PARKINSON SOCIETY: The Care Par tners support group of the Dur- ham Region chapter of Parkinson So- ciety Canada holds its monthly meet- ing at 7:30 p.m. The meeting is at 716 Tulip Crt., Oshawa. 1-866-264-3345. TUESDAY, MARCH 20 TOASTMASTERS: Learn how to improve your public speaking abilities with the Pickering Powerhouse Toast- masters Tuesdays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The group meets at the Pickering Central Library (Kingston and Glenan- na roads). Guests are welcomed and encouraged to attend any meeting. Thomas (905-231-0121). DISCUSSION GROUP: The Ajax Tuesday Morning Seniors’ Discussion Group meets at 9:30 a.m. at the St. Andrew’s Community Centre, 46 Ex- eter Rd., Ajax. Gail Simpson from the Victorian Order of Nurses speaks on ‘Five Reasons Why Seniors Should Ex- ercise’. Everyone welcome. 905-683- 7799 (Louise), 905-428-8711 (Shirley). WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21 ROUGE HILL SENIORS: The Rouge Hill Seniors’ Club plays darts Wednes- days at 10 a.m. and lawn bowling Wednesdays at 1 p.m. The fun is at the Petticoat Creek Community Centre, 470 Kingston Rd., in Pickering. All are welcome. 905-420-4660, ext. 6302. WEIGHT LOSS: TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets every Wednesday in the lower level of Peace Lutheran Church, 928 Liverpool Rd., Pickering. Weigh-in is from 6 to 6:50 p.m. and the meeting is at 7 p.m. 905- 420-3583 (Petra). DARTS: For seniors at the Ajax Se- niors Friendship Club, every Wednes- day at 9:30 a.m. at the St. Andrew’s Community Centre, 48 Exeter Dr., Ajax. Beginners welcome but should come earlier. For more information call Linda at 905-426-2923. EUCHRE: The Ladies Auxiliary of Royal Canadian Legion Branch 606 holds a euchre night at 8 p.m. Every- one is welcome. Prizes and refresh- ments. It’s at the Legion in Pickering, 1555 Bayly St. Seniors, $2; regular admission, $4. 905-426-1758. THURSDAY, MARCH 22 BRIDGE CLUB: The Pickering and Vil- lage Senior Bridge Club plays at 9:30 a.m. at 29 Linton St. Call 905-683- 8460 for more information. MICROSOFT: Learn about Microsoft Wo rd at an Intro to MS Office work- shop from 9 a.m. to noon and Micro- soft Excel from 1-3 p.m. at the Dur- ham Region Unemployed Help Centre, 1400 Bayly St., Unit 12. Preregistration is required. These tutorials are available on other weekdays by ap- pointment. To preregister or make an appointment call 905-420-4010. SEMINAR: A free introductory seminar about the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction technique is from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Centre for Mind- ful Therapies, 109 Old Kingston Rd. (Unit 14), Ajax. Call 905-428-1404 to preregister. GIRLS NIGHT OUT: The Ajax- Pickering Christian Women’s Connec- tion hosts a Girls Night Out at 7 p.m. at the Annandale Golf and Country Club 221 Church St. S., Ajax. Enjoy dinner, music and fashion. $22 per person. For tickets and more infor- mation call 905-427-3072 (Janet). Take the Honda Test Drive. It costs nothing. It proves everything. Honda HONDAOFFERSONEOFTHEMOSTFUELEFFICIENTLINE-UPSOFVEHICLES¥Limited time lease offers based on new 2007 Odyssey LX,model RL3827E / 2007 Pilot LX 2WD,model YF2817EX / 2007 Ridgeline LX,model YK1647E / 2007 CR-V LX,model RE3837E available through Honda Canada Finance Inc.,on approved credit.£4.9% / 3.9% / 4.9% / 5.9% lease APR for 48 / 48 / 48 / 48 months.#Monthly paymentis $398 / $438 / $438 / $338, with $5,095 / $5,010 / $5,382 / $4,426 down payment or equivalent trade, $1,505 / $1,505 / $1,505 / $1,505 freight and PDI, first monthly payment and $0 / $0 / $0 / $0 security deposit due at lease inception.Total lease obligation is $27,586.86 / $29,678.76 / $30,102.84 / $23,541.00.Taxes, license,insurance and registration are extra. 96,000 / 96,000 / 96,000 / 96,000 km allowance; charge of $0.12/km for excess kilometres. Retailer may lease for less. Limited time financing offers based on new 2007 Odyssey LX, model RL3827E / 2007 Pilot LX 2WD, model YF2817EX / 2007 Ridgeline LX, model YK1647E / 2007 CR-V LX, modelRE3837E available through Honda Canada Finance Inc.,on approved credit.*MSRP is $33,300 / $36,400 / $35,600 / $27,700,plus $1,505 / $1,505 / $1,505 / $1,505 freight and PDI,financed at †2.9% / 2.9% / 2.9% / 3.9% APR equals $1,010.64 / $1,100.65 / $1,077.42 / $860.95 per month for 36 / 36 / 36 / 36 months.Cost of borrowingis $1,577.98 / $1,718.53 / $1,682.26 / $1,789.18 for a total obligation of $36,382.98/ $39,623.53 / $38,787.26 / $30,994.18.Taxes,license,insurance and registration are extra.Retailer may sell for less.Retailer order / trade may be necessary.$1,500 gas card available on new 2007 Odysseys and Pilots.£#†Offers valid on new 2007models from March 1st, 2007 through April 2nd, 2007 at participating Honda retailers. See your Honda retailer for full details. ¥As reported by Car and Driver, March 2007. 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Ms. Hills-Milligan is the new president of the Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade’s governing council. “I follow in great footsteps. Joan Wideman and Tracy Paterson have made signifi- cant contributions to the rebuilding of this board of trade,” she says of the past and current chairwomen of the board. “I intend to contin- ue and maintain the growth that they have begun and to bring more recognition to our board.” Ms. Hills-Milligan is the public affairs officer and ex- ecutive assistant to the chief administrative officer of Ve- ridian Corporation. Among Ms. Hills-Milligan’s plans for the coming year are to “see the board working more closely with the Region, along with the other munici- palities, to create a list of priorities for provincial in- vestment in an ongoing attempt to position the Re- gion of Durham as a destination of choice for businesses.” She’d also like to ensure there are more opportuni- ties for board members to meet and market their prod- ucts and services. Each year, the board holds its Business Excellence Awards and Ms. Hills-Milligan wants to “con- tinue to celebrating” busi- nesses doing exceptional work. Promoting economic development in the area, “for the benefit of our member- ship,” is another goal. Other members of the gov- erning council include Ms. Paterson as the chairwoman, Don Terry as first vice-presi- dent, John G. Smith (second vice-president), Tim Kellar (treasurer), Janis Amzallag (corporate secretary), and Cameron Murkar (legal advi- sor). Serving as directors are Joan Wideman, John Copetti, Craig Oldman, Cyn- thia Cusack, Elana Arthurs, Donna McFarlane and Dave Johnson. Lynn Winterstein, with the City of Pickering, and Luisa DaRocha, with the Town of Ajax, are serving as advisors. FREEDATECONNECTIONCOM #OME SEE WHERE ALL THE SEX Y SINGLES ARE 235 BAYLY ST. 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Rodman’s H.V.A.C. experts can evaluate all of these factors and recom- mend the best options at the best prices that will also be the most energy effi- cient. Right now there are currently several rebates available on select equipment. Call today for complete details. Also, when you consider changing from oil to gas or updating a gas unit that is 20 years or older, give Rodman’s the opportu- nity to give you a quote. You won’t be disap- pointed. For more information call Rodman’s at (905) 683-3641 or visit them at 285 Hunt Street in Ajax. They are dedicated to educating you about the important features that effect the heating and cooling of your home. home SWEET home • Advertising Feature Service and expertise make Rodman’s stand out There are many reasons homeowners choose to build a sunroom or solarium on their homes: • To enhance the value of their property; • To create additional living space; • To make their home a little different from their neighbours. One thing they all have in common, however, is their desire to enjoy the natural beauty of the outside world from inside their home. Imagine being able to enjoy your coffee while watching an early morning sunrise. Or perhaps indulging in a glass of wine enjoying the sparkling night sky. It is easy to do this on a backyard deck, but as the seasons change, pesky insects and colder weather put an end to all that. If you’ve always dreamed of owning a sunroom, but aren’t sure where to start, almost all of the experts in the field would suggest learning as much as you can before you start shopping around. First, it’s important to know the terminology. A sunroom traditionally features a shingled roof with windows all around. If it is to be used year-round, the walls should be insulated. A solarium, on the other hand, uses insulated glass in the walls and ceiling with a curved or angled roof. Once you’ve decided on the type of sunspace you want, you’ll have to consider the different styles and products available. There are dozens of styles and sizes, from lean-to or cathedral sun and shade rooms, to wood and aluminum English-style conservatories. The possibilities are limited only by your imagination. Next, you’ll want to consider just what you want your sunroom or solarium to do for your home. Is it going to be used primarily as a retreat for family and friends? Or will you use the space as a home office, breakfast room or hobby area? These are just some of the decisions you need to make. While it’s essential to look around and see what is available on the market, here are some suggestions to keep in mind: • You can pay less money in some cases, but remember you get what you pay for. Itís more important to make fair comparisons; • Deal with a reputable contractor and don’t be afraid to check into their background and ask for references; • Set a budget, but don’t compromise on quality. An addition like this can cost anywhere from $25,000 to $100,000 depending on the size and style; • Consider spending more money on certain materials - especially the glass. State-of- the-art Solar Reflective Glass with Low E Argon will prevent heat from transferring out of the room in winter and entering in the room in summer. • Sunrooms are mostly made of glass, so the usual construction mess is minimal. On average, a sunroom can take anywhere from one week to one month with most of the work occurring outside of the house. One last piece of advice: • The bottom line is to work with a contractor who will give you the best quality - in goods, service and selection. Thank you to Four Season Sunrooms for their input to this article. 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The process of select- ing a new chief is bound to be watched with intense interest by officers, the politicians who govern the service, and the residents who pay for it. It’s a process that typically takes months as candidates are screened and analyzed for their ability to ful- fill a challenging and complex man- date. “There’s no place to hide when you’re a community leader,” said Trevor McCagherty, who rose through the ranks of the Durham police service before serving as chief from 1992 until retiring in 1997. “(The successful candidate) must have determination and clarity of purpose. They have to be excellent communicators and communicate for that purpose.” A chief of police balances de- mands from cops, politicians and the community, a challenge even before you consider there will be times when the interests of these various elements can be at odds. In responding to demands for policing in a community, a chief may run up against budget constraints. Re- quirements by politicians to contain expenses may run afoul of police associations. A good chief will consult and then arrive at a decision he or she must then stand by, Mr. McCagherty said. “The view of what a chief does is always going to be seen by some to be the right thing to do and by others as the absolute wrong thing,” the former chief, now a professional consultant in Oshawa, said. “If you cannot live with criticism you’re going to have a very hard time. You must press on.” Politics are an inevitable aspect of the job, Mr. McCagherty said: “Chiefs of police are wont to say they don’t want to get involved in politics but many of the things they do involve a political process.” Added to the pressure is the ur- gency of policing, which at its es- sence is first-line response to emer- gency situations. Things change quickly in the 21st Century. “We used to deal with change at a high speed,” Mr. McCagherty said. “Today’s chief has to deal with it at light speed.” • • • Rank and file officers want a leader who provides vision, direc- tion and has their collective back, said Tom Andrews, president of the Durham Region Police Association, which represents more than 800 uniformed members. “You need someone who under- stands the job,” said Mr. Andrews. “You definitely need a dynamic leader who has walked the walk and talked the talk.” Mr. Andrews describes the police service as a “paramilitary” organi- zation, with all the elements that entails: a system of ranks and gradu- ated advancement based on experi- ence and merit, the direction and success of which is predicated on strong, effective leadership. “The leader must earn the respect of his officers,” he said. “It is hugely important for the leader to com- mand the respect of the member- ship.” The history of policing is rife with examples of what occurs when there is a loss of trust and respect be- tween officers and their leaders. In Durham, the tenure of then-Chief Kevin McAlpine was roiled in the late 1990s by what amounted to an uprising led by firebrand Terry Ryan, the association boss at the time. Tensions culminated in an ex- traordinary vote of non-confidence by the membership that led to calls for the chief’s resignation. Chief McAlpine rode out that storm and subsequent flare-ups, choosing his own time to retire in 2005. Ask people today about his legacy and they’re as likely to men- tion the strides made in staffing and upgrades in equipment and tech- nology -- and an accompanying in- crease in the service’s budget -- as labour strife. Tensions are inevitable in the highly-charged -- and highly politi- cized -- world of policing, Mr. An- drews said. From the perspective of the beat cop, leadership means commitment to the collective ideals of the service, as well as vision for the furthering of those ideals -- and the ability to command the atten- tion and respect of a large and di- verse group of people engaged in a charged, “high-octane” atmosphere. Mis-steps are long remembered. “You’re appointing a leader who has to be followed,” Mr. Andrews said of the task of hiring a chief. “When the chief says, we’re going to do something, you don’t have time for debate. Because when somebody calls 911, they want ac- tion. “When push comes to shove the job has to be done.” • • • When the office of chief is open coppers inevitably tend to look within the organization to fill the void, Mr. Andrews allowed. It’s an insular organization and the mem- bers tend to identify most with a candidate they consider to be one of their own. “I think there’s a strong argument that a candidate from within car- ries with him or her a definite ad- vantage,” the association boss said. “They could be viewed as somebody we know, somebody who’s come up through the ranks -- somebody who doesn’t need to be brought up to speed.” In an interview shortly after the news of Chief White’s departure broke, police association deputy chairman Bert Dejeet said candi- dates who have risen through the ranks in Durham are welcome to apply for the top job. “We certainly encourage it,” he said. “Our objective is to find the best possible (candidate).” During the lengthy search to find a replacement for outgoing Chief McAlpine the selection committee did receive indications of interest from Durham cops. In the end Mr. White was select- ed, presenting an excellent and ex- tensive list of credentials. It was that same curriculum vitae, presumably, that made Mr. White so attractive to the Ottawa service that hired him. In light of Chief White’s early and unexpected departure, Mr. Dejeet was asked how much weight is placed on a potential candidate’s commitment to fulfilling the length of tenure, typically five years, out- lined in the contract the new chief enters into with the service. “Security and tenure is always a topic of discussion,” Mr. Dejeet said. He added that despite his an- nouncement he’s leaving less than two years into his deal with Dur- ham, Chief White has acted “most honourably” with respect to the terms of his contract. • • • Whomever the successful candi- date, he or she will be signing on for a job that’s intense and involved to a point beyond the comprehension of the typical 9 to 5 worker, Mr. Mc- Cagherty said. “In an average week I’d have maybe two nights at home,” he re- called. And, while a change of leadership can be unsettling for those who’ll serve under and with the new boss, it’s an essential part of sustaining the ongoing vision and effectiveness of a police service. Static leadership can lead to staleness and resistance to change, Mr. McCagherty said. If he were to offer counsel to the new chief, it would be this: Hone your vision, listen to your constitu- ency -- including the people you work with and for -- and stand by the decisions you make. “You have to be determined but not resistant to communication and allowing others to participate in the decision-making, knowing that ul- timately it’s your decision,” Mr. Mc- Cagherty said. “If you want to be loved, you’ve picked the wrong job.” What’s in a job? 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Their solution is rather unorthodox as you’ll discover in ‘My Husband’s Wild De- sires Almost Drove Me Mad’, the new offer- ing at Class Act Dinner Theatre. The farce by John Tobias is a satire on sexual oddities and all the pop psychology and self-help books of the 70s, said director Mike Woodbridge. “It’s set in the late 70s, early 80s. It’s about an upperclass couple who live in an apart- ment and whose sex life is flagging. They are very devoted,” he said. The children have left the nest and middle- aged crisis looms. The independent busi- nessman husband, having sexual troubles, wants to carry out certain fantasies which his wife seems willing to go along with. Other characters get drawn into this, in- cluding a voyeur landlord, a hapless burglar just out of jail and the wife’s sister, whose husband has just left her. “It’s a very dysfunctional group,” says Woodbridge. “What makes it funny is there are lots of human traits in the characters that we can all relate to in some way. Nancy Gleed and David Lepp play the Griffens while Daniel Wyse of Ajax is the burglar, Daryl Marks of Pickering the land- lord and Francis Stecyk of Ajax the sister. All are Class Act regulars. For ticket information and reservations, call 905-668-2229 or go to www.classactdin- nertheatre.com. Fantasies are flying in Class Act farce Be part of DWAC’S Mystery Masterpiece DURHAM — Create a masterpiece and support the creation of an arts centre in west Durham. The Durham West Arts Centre (DWAC) presents its Mystery Masterpiece Art Sales and Auction on April 19 at 7 p.m. at the Deer Creek Golf and Banquet Facility in Ajax. Durham artists are invited to take part by donating a piece of art for the event. Draw or paint in any medium on an 8-inch-x- 10-inch piece of paper or canvas. Sculptors and fabric artists are invited to participate as well. The work should be unframed, signed on the back and delivered to 40 Bolland Cres. in Ajax. Pickup can possibly be ar- ranged. Att endees at the event bid on the pieces without knowing who created them. The evening also features refreshments and entertainment by The Young Singers and The Durham Philharmonic Choir. All proceeds go to the DWAC and DWAC Foundation, dedicated to building a performing and visual arts centre in the area. Among the artists participating are Franklin the Turtle illustrator Brenda Clark, sculptors Edward Falkenberg, Ruth Aber- nethy and Dorsey James, and painters Pa- mela Auguste and Angela Hennessy. Many of the artists are attending. Tickets are $100 each and available from Gary Faulkner at 905-686-1325 or info@dwac.ca, with information for artists’ tickets available as well at www.dwac.ca. For more information on submitting a work, call Mr. Faulkner at 905-686-1325 or Maria at 905-421-9058. Seniors invited to audition for jubilee DURHAM — Entertainers 50 years and older are invited to audition for the 2007 RBC Seniors’ Jubilee, which runs Aug. 13 to 17 at Roy Thomson Hall in Toronto. The acts range from pop and jazz to country, folk, gospel and classical, in addi- tion music hall comedians and outrageous vaudevillians. Each days matinee starts at 11 a.m. with two hours of informal enter- tainment where audience members dance to live bands, sing along with choirs, enjoy wandering minstrels and visit exhibits. At 1 p.m., the three-hour stage show begins on the theatre stage. Audition applications are being ac- cepted by mail, telephone, fax and e-mail. To arrange an audition provide the name of your act, address, telephone number and a brief description of the act to: RBC Seniors’ Jubilee, c/o Canadian Organization of Senior Artists and Performers, Atten- tion: Wayne Burnett, artistic director, 603 1/2 Parliament St., Toronto, ON, M4X 1P9. Or call 416-926-3796, fax 416-260-5627, or e-mail info@cosap.ca. The deadline for applications is April 30. Entertainment in brief MARCH 16, 2007 AJ Groen/ News Advertiser photo The Class Act Dinner Theatre in Whitby presents ‘My Husband’s Wild Desires Almost Drove Me Mad’ until April 28. The cast includes, in front row from left, Daniel Wyse of Ajax as the burglar, Pickering’s Daryl Marks as Connelly and Nancy Gleed as Mrs. Griffin. In the back are David Lepp as Mr. Griffin and Fran Stecyk of Ajax as Louise. Every Easter egg has a story in Kent Farndale Gallery exhibit DURHAM — Doris Cherkas and Sheila Ruth Maloney live at opposite ends of Dur- ham Region but they’ve come together for the new exhibit at the Kent Farndale Gallery in Port Perry. Lasting Legacy and Selective Memory fea- ture the works of Cherkas, of Oshawa, and her family and of Maloney, who lives near Zephyr. The colourful pysanky and naive art will be on display through March 29. Cherkas, her sisters Irene Chromej-John- ston and Maria Steventon, and Steventon’s daughter, Melanie Ferguson and son Andrew Steventon, are artists in pysanky, the Ukrai- nian art of design and colour, on a fragile canvas, eggs. Cherkas, Steventon and Chromej-Johnston are the daughters of Anna Chromej, a woman known in and around Oshawa for her Ukrai- nian Easter eggs. She taught her children and grandchildren the art of pysanky and they’ve taken it in their own directions. “That’s why we are calling it Lasting Lega- cy,” Cherkas said, adding her mother learned the art from her late mother who learned it from her mother and so on. Ukrainian Easter eggs are called pysanky, from the Ukrainian word, pysaty, to write. The decoration is a complex, painstaking process, involving repeated waxing of the eggs and dyes in as many colours as the artist wants. The history of pysanky predates Christian- ity in Ukraine, when decorated eggs were talismans, their symbols representing nature and the coming of spring. Once Christianity was introduced, the old symbols took on reli- gious meanings, Cherkas said. Different area of Ukraine have different designs for eggs. Eggs were given to signify reconciliation, good health, beauty, strength or good har- vests. They also combated curses and fears. Yo ung married couples were given eggs with a rooster or chicken motif, to ensure fertility. Cherkas said she still uses earth tones on eggs, although she also uses the more colour- ful, contemporary colours and designs too. To day, these eggs are important symbols of Ukrainian culture and offer an opportunity to mix an ancient art form with the contempo- rary, she said. Chromej-Johnston has created a series of eggs like nesting dolls and she and Ferguson have designed ones with religious icons. Ferguson has also created optical illu- sions based on the works of M.C. Esher. “Each egg can tell a story or send a mes- sage,” Cherkas said. “There are special eggs you can do for a certain person or a message you want to get across.” Telling stories is something Maloney does too in her colourful works. The self-taught contemporary folk artist derives inspiration from Biblical stories but also from the com- munity around her. At the exhibit in Port Perry, you’ll spot many familiar landscapes, all done in Maloney’s primitive style. She likes to paint the scenes and events in her area of north Durham. “I paint the things that I see and that are happening in my community,” she said. Her works have been purchased by muse- ums and galleries around the world, shown and hung across Canada, the United States, England and other countries, and purchased by the Museum of Civilization. The gallery, at 231 Water St., is open Mon- day, Wednesday and Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Christy Chase/ News Advertiser photo Oshawa residents, from left, Melanie Ferguson, Irene Chromej-Johnston and Doris Cherkas, keep the ancient art of Ukrainian egg decorating in the family. Ferguson is the niece of sisters Chromej- Johnston and Cherkas. They have a display of pysanky on now at the Kent Farndale Gallery. durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 24 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, March 16, 2007 SPORTS sportsdurhamregion.com Sports briefs MARCH 16, 2007 [ Volleyball ] Provincial league final in Pickering PICKERING — The Ontario Vol- leyball League hosts its championship in the city this weekend. Five teams from across Ontario will compete at Pine Ridge Secondary School on Saturday, beginning at 9 a.m. The teams are the Toronto Blues Brothers, Barrie Diggers, Ottawa Capitals, Regulators and the Toronto Ruffriders. According to organizer Mike Slean, the tournament is a rare op- portunity for volleyball enthusiasts to catch some high level indoor vol- leyball. Each of the five teams partici- pating has a number of high-profile players from the national, provincial and professional ranks. The tournament concludes with the gold-medal game at 5 p.m. Spec- tators are welcome; there’s no cost to attend. [ Tennis ] Dunmoore club hosts signups PICKERING — The Dunmoore Tennis Club hosts its signups for the summer season next month. The club, which uses the courts at Dunmoore Park on Whites Road south, holds registration days on Wednesday, April 11 from 7 to 9 p.m. and on Sunday, April 14 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Pickering Recreation Complex’s upstairs meeting room. For more information, call mem- bership chairwoman Judy Schneider at 905-420-8333. Sign up for Ajax club March 31 AJAX — The Ajax Tennis Club hosts signups for its summer sea- son later this month. Registration is at the Ajax Winter Tennis Bubble on Saturday, March 31 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The tennis bubble is at the south-west corner of the Ajax Community Cen- tre (75 Centennial Rd.) parking lot. Sandy Beach registration soon PICKERING — The Sandy Beach Tennis Club invites new and returning members to get on court this sum- mer. The club’s holding its signup sessions, beginning on Saturday, March 31 from 1 to 3 p.m. and Wednesday, April 4 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Pickering Recre- ation Complex’s meeting room 1. Panthers’ back to the wall It’s either win or be swept for Pickering By Al Rivett arivett@durhamregion.com PICKERING — It all comes down to tonight’s (Friday) game for the Pickering Panthers. It’s either find a way to break through for a victory over the St. Michael’s Buzzers or allow a bril- liant Cinderella playoff run to come to a close. The Panthers must stave off elimi- nation Friday at the Pickering Rec- reation Complex (game time is 7:30 p.m.) as they trail the best-of-seven OHA Ontario Provincial Junior ‘A’ Hockey League South Conference final series three games to none. Game five in the series, if necessary, is in Toronto on Sunday at 7 p.m. Panthers’ head coach Pat Curcio believes his charges will persevere and prolong the series. “We’re in a tough spot; we’re down 3-0, but we’ve been down be- fore,” says Curcio, referring to his Panthers returning from 3-1 game deficits in previous playoff series with the Toronto Junior Canadians and the Vaughan Vipers to win in Game 7. “If we get some of our players back, we’ll be OK. We’re not going to lay down. We’re going to battle one game at a time. If we play like we’re capable of playing for 60 minutes we can do it. We’ll be ready for Friday. All it takes is one win to change the series.” The Panthers have been without Richard Schofield, their captain, leading scorer and veteran presence, who’s been out with a concussion, suffered in Game 7 of the Vaughan series. His status for Friday’s game, says Curcio, is still uncertain. Also out for the entirety of the St. Mike’s series thus far is veteran forward Kris Belan with an eye condition. Belan’s grit and hustle have also been sorely missed. Moreover, Phil McIlhone, Chad Beal and Greg Payne are also suffer- ing injuries. While Curcio didn’t dis- cuss the injuries to Beal and McIl- hone, he noted Payne was cut for 30 stitches to his face in Tuesday’s 11-3 loss to the Buzzers. He notes Payne may play tonight, but will need to wear a visor or cage. “When you start breaking it down, without making excuses, we’re a beat down hockey club,” says Curcio regarding the mounting injuries. Injuries and lack of preparation have been the key reasons why the Panthers find themselves in a deep hole in the series, says Curcio. “If we had of had a few days to regroup and practice (after the Va ughan series), we would have been better prepared,” he notes. Mostly, the Panthers have to put Tuesday’s 11-3 shellacking in To- ronto in the rearview mirror. The contest, says Curcio, was close up until the second period where the Panthers trailed 4-3 entering the final minute of play in the frame. With 16 seconds left in the second, Brendan Smith scored to give St. Mike’s a two-goal lead. With only 15 seconds gone in the third, Sean Fontyn scored to put the Buzzers in front 6-3, which was a dagger for the Panthers to say the least. The rout was on from there as St. Mike’s scored five more times in the period. For the first time in the playoffs, Panthers’ starter Brad Fogal got the hook in the third period after allow- ing the sixth St. Mike’s goal. Con- nor Sampson, who hasn’t played a single minute in the playoffs, took over and was beaten for five goals. AJ Groen/ News Advertiser photo Pickering Panthers’ goalie Brad Fogal awaits the shot from St. Michael’s Buzzers’ Greg Miller as a Pickering defence- man sprawls in an attempt to block the shot. The visiting Buzzers defeated the Panthers 6-1 at the Pickering Recreation Complex on Sunday night. On Tuesday night, St. Mike’s blasted the Panthers 11-3 in Game 3 in Toronto. They can sweep the conference final series with a victory in Pickering tonight (Friday). By Jim Easson Special to the News Advertiser DURHAM — Winning the Brier not only added to the prestige of Glenn Howard’s Ontario rink that included Pickering Olympian Rich- ard Hart, but also increased the team’s collective coffers, too. The Tim Hortons Brier victory, a 10-6 win over Brad Gushue in Sunday’s final at Hamilton’s Copps Coliseum, gives each member of the Howard team $1,500 per month Sports Canada Funding for two years. This is in addition to $40,000 in cresting revenue for placing themselves in the Brier final. Moreover, the Howard rink re- ceives automatic berths in the 2009 Curling Trials, the 2007 Continental Cup, and the 2008 Strauss Canada Cup. The Howard rink, which also in- cludes Brent Laing and Craig Sav- ill, represents Canada at the World Curling Championship in Edmon- ton from March 31 to April 8. In other Brier news, Annandale member, Ajax resident, and Brier volunteer Lorraine Scanlan became one of eight to be drawn from more than 25,000 entries for a chance to win a new car (two-year lease). Forms to enter a ‘draw to the button’ contest were available at the Brier. The draws were conducted after the fifth end of the final game. The eight lucky players were not allowed to practice, had no sweepers, and were not allowed a warm-up slide. If one could literally draw a stone to the button, they would ‘win’ the new car. Nobody did, but Lorraine came away with a backpack, a $50 gas voucher, and a new vest. Also, the eight had the comfort of a private box to view the Brier Final game. ••• Annandale Curling Club hosts the 42nd annual St. Pat’s Mixed Bon- spiel at the club on Saturday, March 17. Howard rink sweeps up big bucks following Brier victory Back online for another year... 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Qualifications: •Registered Dietitian. •Certified Diabetes Educator, an asset. •Demonstrated knowledge of nutrition guidelines appropriate for clients living in the community with diabetes with the ability to recommend treatment protocols. •Excellent communications skills. (quote reference #DI0703) Interested individuals please send a cover letter and resume, by Friday March 30, 2007 to: Hiring Committee Oshawa Community Health Centre 777 Simcoe Street South, Oshawa, Ontario. L1H 4K5 Email: hiringcommittee@ochc.ca Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Do you have a good business idea? Do you have the skills and qualifications to make it happen? Are you currently out of work? Do you have an Employment Insurance Claim – or have you had one in the past 3 years (5 years if on maternity benefit at that time)? Are you interested in becoming an entrepreneur? Learn how to develop your business skills through the Self-Employment Benefit program at our upcoming Orientations Thursday, March 15th at 9:45 a.m. or Monday, March 19th at 9:45 a.m. Call 905-668-4141 for information or to reserve a seat. Essential Communications Ltd. is the proud provider of the Self-Employment Benefit program in Durham Region. Market Your Skills! www.essentialcommunications.ca 101 Dundas St. West #201, Whitby, Ontario Imagine being your own boss... GE Consumer & Industrial is the technical leader in the design and manufacture of large AC & DC motors for process applications. Our facility is looking for energetic individuals who are results driven and process improvement oriented, and share our values of unyielding integrity, curiosity, passion, resourcefulness and accountability. CAD Designer This rewarding role requires a self- motivated individual who employs out of the box thinking in support of achieving set objectives in a team environment. This position offers the challenge of designing components and assemblies, complex designs, and contributing to new product development as part of a larger design team. Design requirement inputs will include engineering instructions, layouts, schematics and design guidelines. As a graduate Mechanical Technologist, or equivalent, being a clear communicator both written and verbal, and having experience in the use of 2D and 3D CAD software and in detailed mechanical design of industrial components, you have the skills that we are looking for. Compensation will be reflective of your experience and abilities (e.g. Pro E experience, etc.). Resumes can be submitted, quoting posting # 2007- 03caddesigner, by March 26, 2007, to: kris.dawson@ge.com or by fax at (705) 748-7352. We thank all candidates for their interest, but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No agencies or phone calls, please. An Equal Opportunity Employer. www.geindustrial.com DURHAM FAMILY COURT CLINIC Seeking candidates for Board of Directors The Durham Family Court Clinic is an innovative, not- for- profit, charitable, progressive organization that is dedicated to fostering a healthy and safe community by enhancing and supporting the well-being of children, youth and families who have, or may have, involvement with the legal system. Our Board is seeking individuals who are interested in contributing their skills and experience to the Board of Directors, have experience or are familiar with Board Governance, who live in Durham Region and are able to attend one meeting per month. Please respond in writing highlighting your qualifications and how your expertise may benefit the Durham Family Court Clinic. We encourage applications from individuals that represent the diversity of our community. Successful candidates must have a criminal reference check completed. For more information about the Durham Family Court Clinic and the services provided to Durham Region youth and families please visit our website at www.dfcc.org We thank all applicants however, only those to be interviewed will be contacted. Please reply in confidence to: Board of Directors, Nominating Committee Durham Family Court Clinic 44 Richmond Street West, Suite 201 Oshawa, ON L1G 1C7. email dfcc@dfcc.org Information..Education.. Networking.... For Admins.... It's all available through IAAP! www.iaapdurham.com Employment Ontario programs are funded in part by the Government of Canada. Start a New Career in Home Decorating! $159 to start until March 25 Home interiors seek deco- rating consultants in your area. No exp req'd. Flexible hrs. Unlimited in- come potential.Training & support provided. Debbie 905-999-0300 PROGRESSIVE Paramedical service provider seeking 2-Cus- tomer Services Representatives, 1 bilingual, in Pickering. 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Will pay cash if re- quired. Condo tractor with 1500 watt inverter, refrigerator, satellite radio and portable DVD player. Reply held in confidence. (905)728-9727 DRIVERS,AZ Highway, USA, Midwest, LTL, 10 years experience. Whitby. Call (905)668-0417 2007 Expansion Local company to fill 12 FT/PT openings in Customer Sales/Service $14.75 base/appt Great for students, homemakers & others. Flexible schedule. 905-426-7726 www.earnparttime.com 25 POSITIONS AVAILABLE for Hard Working Full Time People. $20/hr. Piece work guaranteed by contract. Fun Job. Great Pay. Full Tr aining Provided. 2 Locations. Near Fairview Mall & Oshawa. Full Time Students Needed 18 yrs. and over. 905-435-1052 4 DAY HIRING EVENT! Whole- sale Co. looking to fill 20 open- ings immediately. No exp. No problem. Paid training in: Office, Warehouse, Sales. If your not making $450 per week call Brandy at (905) 420-1040. SERVERS REQUIRED Full-time days and part-time nights. Phone 905-426-9692. Fax 905-426- 7607. Ajax location. ALARM DISPATCH OPERA- TORS Wanted/Ajax – part-time midnights 12 p.m. - 8 a.m. 16 hours every second weekend. Full time also required. Shift work.Training on software pro- vided. Fax resumes to 905-683- 6631. CUSTOMER SERVICE You de- serve more than $10/hour. Call Sara 905-837-1125. LEVEL II/PDA required FT for a fast paced, modern and growing office in Whitby. Orthodontic ex- perience welcome. Must be cus- tomer friendly, very organized and detail-oriented, able to multi- task, experienced in sales, mar- keting and presentations. Excel- lent wages and benefits for the right candidate. Send resumes to File #298, Oshawa This Week, 865 Farewell St, Oshawa, Ont. L1H-7L5 AVON Join Avon NOW and receive a gift bag of products valued at $50 Fabulous cash bonuses Full/part time careers available. No quotas. Limited time offer. Pat-905-903-2129 905-683-6032 CLEANER,required immediately for busy residential cleaning com- pany. Full training provided. Must be bondable. Vehicle required. (905) 721-1515. CLEANERS NEEDED URGENT for fast-growing maid service. Per manent position. Room for advancement. Excellent pay, great working environment. Not suitable for students. Call 905- 723-6242 COMMERCIAL CLEANING com- pany is seeking a couples team for cleaning. Oshawa/Whitby area. Early am hours. Please call Gabriella at 905-706-7991. DO YOU HAVE 10 hours per week that you would like to make productive? Work from home earning $3000+ per month. www.miniofficeoutlets.com/deb DRIVERS WANTED Earn CASH DAILY! Full and part time shifts. We will train you. Call Jane at 905-440-2011. Blue Line Taxi's is now hiring for Oshawa, Ajax & Pickering. ECE REQUIRED FOR daycare centre in Scarborough. Please call 416-724-8884. FRIENDLY PEOPLE to do tele- phone work for busy office, no selling. Monday to Friday 5-9 p.m., Saturday 10-1 p.m. Great employment for college students. Call between 9-5, Mon.-Fri. (905)655-9053. FULL TIME CAFETERIA help wanted for Ajax area. Good wages, good times. Fax resume to: 905-728-6544 or email to: kumar@pelicancatering.ca HEAVY EARTH MOVING COMPANY. Looking to hire Foreperson with pit and quarry earth moving experience, experienced licensed mechanic, operators and off road truck drivers. Please fax resume to 519-837-1161 or email lorri@tri-cityequipment.com HOMEWORKERS needed!! To Assemble Products- Mailing/ Processing Circulars, On-Line Computer Work, PC/Clerical Work Available. Up to $1,500/week, No Experience Needed! FREE information at www.Jobs-WorkAtHome.com Reference 2-107 JWP DISTRIBUTION SERVICES INC.a reputable, established and expanding Whitby based courier company, has immediate open- ings for enthusiastic broker driv- ers with a small car or mini van. Geographical knowledge of Metro To ronto is beneficial. Interested parties call Vali at (905)668-0345 KIDS! KIDS! KIDS! ~~Ages 2+~~ Wanted for TV & Movie Jobs! No Fees! Men/ Women 16-65 yrs. Needed for same! No extras Parents call: (416)221-3829 LOOKING FOR MATURE indi- viduals to help run Bingo ses- sions at Delta Bingo, Pickering. Must be available days, nights & wknds. $8/hour. Drop off resume or call (905)831-1215 ask for Anna or Tina. PLACEMENT AGENCY requires general la- bourer. Westney/Bayly area - Ajax. Will pay cash or cheque. (416)218-0470 email: immjobs@ica.net STRONG PERSON to handle some heavy lifting and operate power tools. Will train. Call (905) 263-8999. NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, March 16, 2007, PAGE 25 A/Pwww.durhamregion.com SELL IT NOW CALL AJAX 905-683-0707 SELL IT NOW CALL AJAX 905-683-0707 CAM HILTZ TRUCKING A division of Challenger Motor Freight is growing again and currently requires experienced... AZ Drivers • multi-axle heavy haul • 250 mile radius from Toronto If you have a desire to be part of a team in a caring environment, we want to hear from you! Please apply: 1-888-857-9940 Fax: 905-853-3121 e-mail: paulm@challenger.com www.minacs.com further, faster with minacs. At minacs,we believe that our strength as a company is in our commitment to our employees and our focus on culture. Customer Service Reps Pickering · $12.25 per hour AFTER COMPLETION OF PAID TRAINING We have numerous, new opportunities for customer service-driven, enthusiastic, and flexible people to join our team. Working at our 24/7 site, you will be taking inbound calls and providing customer support. Friendly and ready to listen, you must have strong keyboarding and communication skills and a high school diploma. What’s in it for YOU? >a comprehensive benefit plan at no cost to you >thorough, paid training >career growth opportunities, incentives, and a great culture! Interested? GREAT! As these opportunities are immediate, please visit us at our modern facility at 1851 Sandstone Manor (west of Whites Road, south of Hwy. 401) Monday to Friday between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. and drop off a resume or apply online at www.minacs.com and refer to the Pickering location. SMOOTHIE BAR/SALES MANAGER Tr uestar Health, the fastest growing nutrition and fitness company in North America is currently seeking an experienced sales and management can- didate for our TRUENERGY SMOOTHIE BAR in Pickering. Full time position after- noon/evening hours. Full training provided! Please send resumes to: cbarrett@truestarhealth.com Deer Creek Golf & Banquet Facility is accepting resumes for the following positions: •Dishwashers •Head Dishwashers •Line Cooks •Breakfast Cooks Glen Cedars Golf Club is accepting resumes for the following positions: •Banquet Chef •First Cook / Short Order Full and Part time opportunities are available. Preference will be given to those with previous experience. We thank all applicants, but we will be contacting those qualify for an interview. Please fax your resume to 905.427.1574 or email to jobs@golfdeercreek.com, no later than March 22, 2007. For the detailed job postings for these positions and our other opportunities, please visit our website, www.golfdeercreek.com. A major Ontario Wholesale Distributor of Industrial, Commercial and Residential plumbing, HVAC equipment, and industrial pipe, valves & fittings has the following employment opportunity available at our Ajax location. INSIDE SALES / COUNTER PERSON The successful candidate will have experience in the wholesale business. This person will have exceptionally strong product knowledge, organizational and communications skills, combined with a desire to service customers to a level of excellence. We offer excellent benefits including pension plan. Please forward resume stating qualifications to: Human Resources Fax: (613) 966-2026 Email: donna.thompson@bardonsupplies.com Thanks to all applicants, but advise only those selected for interview will be contacted. We W ill Amaze You! LAWN CARE TECHNICIANS Motivated People Needed Immediately to Join Our Winning Team! Scarborough Location (Morningside & 401) Applicants For This Outdoor Lawn Care Position Require Excellent Communication Skills, A Valid Driver’s License And Must Be At Least 19 Years Of Age. If You Have A Great Desire To Learn, And Can Work With Minimum Supervision, Give Us A Call! Weed Man Provides Full Training And A Chance To Grow With Our Company. CALL US NOW! 416-269-8333 Have you ever thought about a career in Sales? We are looking for experienced career professionals and individuals that are looking to start a rewarding career in sales. We represent employers that require sales professionals with over 300 diferent sales positions available. Career placement for these positions Range from $45,000 Plus Call today to book your Assessment & Interview 905-723-7700www.salesinstitute.ca WAREHOUSE COORDINATOR Color Ad Group located in Pickering, ON requires a full-time warehouse coordinator. Reporting to the Plant Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for raw material and finished goods storage, and all shipping and receiving activity. 5 years manufacturing industry experience as well as ability to use forklift equipment in a safe manner are necessary to be considered for this position. Interested candidates should forward their résumés and a detailed cover letter to: barbarak@coloradlabel.com PROFESSIONAL Fundraisers needed FT/PT shifts daily 7 days a week. Earn $12 hr. Contact us today! 1-888-974-JOBS or www.1888974jobs.com SMALL WHITBY INSURANCE Brokerage looking for a RIBO li- censed experienced broker in both auto & Personal Lines Prop- erty, quoting, taking & processing claims, maintaining files, good or- ganizational skills & telephone manner. Power Broker experi- ence a must. Please contact scott.mitchell.whale@rogers.com. YOGA AND PILATES instructors with experience, needed for new studio in downtown Whitby. call 905-995-2113 START A CAREER IN CARPET & DUCT CLEANING Training available. Must have valid driver's license. Call (905) 686-5854 SUPER 8 AJAX Housekeeping positions available Apply in person, fax or email resume to: 905-428-7488 gm@ajaxsuper8.com SUPERINTENDENT required for small building, downtown Oshawa. Preferred retired couple capable of small repairs and cleaning. 1-bdrm apt included. References a must! Fax resume: 416-742-7518 or call 416-460- 5410 SUPERINTENDENT required full- time for Oshawa apartment com- plex. Suitable for retired/semi re- tired couple with minimum 5 years experience. No pets. Fax resume 416-297-9499. Only those chosen for an interview will be contacted. SUPERINTENDENT.Couple preferred for 2 low-rise apt build- ings. Reduced rent. Experience req'd in mechanical and construc- tion maintenance. Can effect all repairs. Administrative duties, must be computer literate. Whit- by.Reference required. Fax re- sume to 905-666-9022. TAXI DRIVERS Experience preferred but will train. F/T, P/T & Wknds. Must be 25 years or older. Call Toni @ City Wide (905) 571-1331 between 9am-2pm WE TRAIN FOR CAREER IN FINANCIAL SERVICES •Full time or part time. •High income potential. •Excellent training. •Set your own hours For more information call Don Zynomirski at (905)509-4973 • Qualified Stylists • Excellent wage and benefits package • Full and part-time positions • Busy locations • No clientele required HAIRSTYLISTS WANTED Visit our website: www.firstchoice.com AFFORDABLE, PROFESSIONAL HAIRCARE. GUARANTEED® Positions now available in Oshawa & Pickering Oshawa Toni 905-576-4477 $8.25/hr Pickering Jennifer or Sherri 905-427-6776 $9.25/hr For more than a quarter century, LOVAT has specialized in the custom design and manufacture of Tunnel Boring Machines (TBM) utilized in the construction of metro, railway, road, sewer, water, penstock, mine access and telecable tunnels. We are currently recruiting for the following positions: ASSEMBLY TECHNICIANS Responsibilities will include the installation, testing and maintenance of hydraulic systems. Candidates must have experience in Heavy Hydraulics systems and Mechanical Assembly. ASSEMBLY ASSISTANTS Responsibilities will include assisting the assembly technicians as instructed as well as housekeeping duties. Candidates should have basic mechanical and hydraulic knowledge with some experience. WELDERS Candidates must be CWB Certified. CNC GENERAL MACHINIST Candidates must have Fanuc, Siemens, Heidenhain control experience. General machining experience, as well as experience using the following equipment: engine lathes, milling machines, and drill presses. VERTICAL BORING MILL OPERATORS Candidates must have experience on working on large components over 100" in diameter. Approximately 5 years of experience in vertical boring and able to read blue prints. CNC experience would be an asset. Successful candidates will be offered a 3-6 months contract with the opportunity of becoming permanent. Candidates will be required to work rotating shifts. All candidates must possess good communication skills. If you feel you have the qualifications and enjoy working in a fast paced environment, please respond by mail, email or fax to: Human Resources, Lovat Inc. 441 Carlingview Drive Etobicoke, ON M9W 5G7, humanresources@lovat.com, and Fax: (416) 675-6702. Thank you for your reply, only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. WINDOW CLEANER.For Ajax area. Neat appearance. Ladder experience. Call (905)426-8980 MODERN PICKERING SALON looking for full/part time licensed stylist, Redkin colour knowledge preferred. Call 905-999-3733. 2ND, 3RD OR 4TH year appren- tice with good working ethic. Some experience required. 905- 426-9943. BRAKE PRESS/SHEAR operator for F/T position, fork lift licence/fabrication experience an asset. Apply in person at 963 Brock Rd. CARPENTER & LABOURER needed. Carpenter must have min. 2 years residential framing experience. Own transportation required. $10-$27 per hour, based on experience. Call (905)925-1534 HIRING LABOURERS AND SHINGLERS for roofing crew in the Durham Region. Experience a must. Own vehicle an asset. Call Xtreme Contracting Ltd. (905)666-1550 HVAC SERVICE TECHNICIAN. Gas fitter 1 & C of Q required. Golden opportunity for the right person. Paid hourly and benefits. Company pension plan. Truck and uniforms provided. Estab- lished company. Friendly atmos- phere. Fax resume to (905) 683- 0817 IMMEDIATE OPENINGS FOR A SKILLED/EXPERIENCED SAW CUTTER. Must be able to use a tape measure and square with precision. Must be able to read and understand blueprints, as all cutting must be to exact specifications according to the drawings. Work will be performed on band saws, compound miter saws and radio alarm saw. Experience in working with Extruded Aluminum an asset as well there will be moderate lifting. Please fax resumes to (905)420-4564 IRRIGATION SPECIALIST - A well established Lawn Care com- pany is looking for a qualified, ca- reer-oriented, self motivated, ac- countable and positive minded in- dividual to grow and develop its Irrigation division. Full time, sea- sonable position with the opportu- nity of year round employment for the right candidate. Minimum two years experience in the Irrigation field. Your knowledge in Irriga- tion Design, Sales and Installa- tion is required. Forward your resume via email to durham@nutri-lawn.ca or by fax to 905-728-9022. PICKERING AREA Tool & Die shop looking for CNC Drilling Op- erators (experience an asset but not required) This is a full-time night shift position offering com- prehensive benefits. The hours are Monday to Thursday 4:30pm to 3:30am. Fax resume to 905- 427-8010. PICKERING AREA Tool & Die shop looking for 3rd or 4th year To ol & Die Apprentices. This is a full-time night shift position offer- ing comprehensive benefits. The hours are Monday to Thursday 4:30pm to 3:30am. Fax resume to 905-427-8010 SCREEN PRINTER/EMBROID- ERY.We are looking for an ex- perienced screen printer/embroid- ery machine operator. Must be experienced in printing t-shirts, athletic wear, multi-colour work. email or fax resume to info@retrowear.ca fax 905-721- 0745. A/P PAGE 26 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, March 16, 2007 www.durhamregion.com SELL IT NOW CALL AJAX 905-683-0707 Place your ad at 905-683-0707 Integrated Dealer Systems Located in Pickering Div. Brunswick New Technologies Administrative Assistant Responsibilities include support and as- sistance to the GM and management team and various basic accounting duties. The successful candidate will have a post secondary education in an administrative program or the equiva- lent, proficiency in MS Office, and excellent communication skills. Please apply online at www.brunswick.com select careers and search Canada. No phone calls or faxes please. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Dynamic Details Inc., a world-class leader in the printed circuit board mfg. industry has a position available in our Toronto office for Inside Sales/Customer Service Representative(Entry Level-Afternoon Shift) This position requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills and proficiency with MS Windows & Office 2000. Must be able to multi- task, work well under pressure and have a strong aptitude for math. Ability to read, write and com- municate effectively in English. Professional tele- phone manner is required. Email resume and salary history to jobs@ddiglobal.com or fax to (416) 283-4439 We wish to thank all applicants, but only those chosen for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please. The Village of Taunton Mills invites you to join our team! Immediate openings for: ✓Registered Nurse Night shift position Also accepting resumes for ✓Registered Nurses Part-Time and Casual ✓Registered Practial Nurses Casual Email clocatelli@oakwoodretirement.com ✓Horticultural Therapist 9 hours weekly Email kmacdonald@oakwoodretirement.com Mailing address: The Village of Taunton Mills 3800 Brock St North Whitby, Ontario L1R 3A5 SWIMMING POOL SERVICE person. Established company re- quires experienced service per- son. Good salary, vehicle and fu- ture. G2 gas licence helpful. Fax resume to: 905-420-7579, Bremner Pool and Spa. TRANSMISSION Re & Re per- son, or 3rd, 4th or 5th year ap- prentice. Full time. Call 905- 432-3935 or fax 905-432-2384 miketransmission@bellnet.ca OPEN HOUSE Sat. Mar. 17 & Sun. Mar. 18 1-4 p.m. 105 Pegasus Trail Scarborough Beautiful Ravine lot. Brick 2-storey, 4 + bedrooms, hardwood, crown moldings, 2 familyrooms w/fireplace, 2-car garage, fin. bsmt., rec room, h.e. gas furnace, 6 appl., updated & freshly painted. Immed. occupancy. Markham/Ellesmere. $429,000. Private Sale - 416-565-0007 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 SPRING 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 www.caprent.com HWY 401 & Liverpool 1865 Glenanna Rd. 905 231 2145 3 Bedroom Luxury Rentals! ·Across from Pickering Town Centre ·Carpeted condo-quality suites from $1120 ·Individually controlled A/C and heating ·washer & dryer in suite ·2 bathrooms ·Steps away from library & recreation centre ·Close to GO, HWY 401 AFFORDABLE LIVING ! ** Free Month's Rent ** 1 & 2 bdrms from $915 utilities incl. Close to shopping & parks. Call 1-888-310-7000 www.GOtransglobe.com ENERGETIC,ambitious and bilin- gual individual needed to per- form Reception and Administra- tive duties for Pickering client. Customer service an asset. E- Mail: careers@dbo.ca or Fax: (905) 683-3267 RECEPTIONIST REQUIRED, very busy real estate office in Pickering, evenings and week- ends, good computer skills, ability to work under pressure neces- sary. Real Estate office experi- ence an asset. Fax resume to 905-619-3334 or 905-831-7070. FULL-TIME RETAIL sales per- son. Person required to sell casual furniture and other prod- ucts. Some experience required. Top salary. Send fax to Marg: 905-428-9768. E-mail at www. canadianhomeleisure.ca. IDEAL TILE & CARPET sales people required immediately for Oshawa and Pickering locations. Experience and drivers license is a must. Commission + base salary. Call Shaun 647-831-4774 or Ruban 416-274-4741 SALES REPRESENTATIVE & Office Assistant required for growing Lawn Care company. Previous experience and proven sales background an asset. 20-30 hours per week / $12.00 per hour / days, evenings & Sat- urdays. Forward resume via email to durham@nutri-lawn.ca or by fax to 905-728-9022. CLINICAL DENTAL ASSISTANT Level II Dental Assistant needed for quality restorative practice lo- cated in Ajax, that has a strong emphasis on cosmetic dentistry. Learn how to use our digital ra- diography and computer termi- nals in our treatment rooms. Must be a self-starter with good com- munication skills to present treat- ment to patients. Email resume: discoverydental@hotmail.com DENTAL HYGIENIST required for temporary position in Oshawa office. Mon-Thursday. Please fax resume to 905-576-4403 DENTAL OFFICE MANAG- ER/TREATMENT COORDINA- TOR required FT for a fast paced, modern and growing office in Whitby. Must be customer friend- ly, very organized and detail- oriented, able to multitask, experi- enced in sales, marketing and presentations. Excellent wages and benefits for the right candi- date. Send resumes to File #298, Oshawa This Week, 865 Farewell St, Oshawa, Ont. L1H-7L5 DENTAL RECEPTIONIST re- quired full time for happy east Scarborough family practice. Ex- cellent hours. Must be com- for table with computers. No weekends. Call Marlene 416-284- 9994 ESTABLISHED Acupuncture clinic is looking for a RMT, nego- tiable agreement, great location in Whitby. Call (905)922-2232 FULL-TIME DENTAL Reception- ist/Level II Assistant position Monday-Friday, no evenings or weekends. Duties include: basic reception, occasional assisting work required. For Pickering of- fice. Fax resume to 905-831-5975 Oral Surgery,Registered Nurse 12 month maternity locum. Mon- Fri, approx 30 hrs, per week, benefits. Please send resume to Dr. Klein/Dr Fenwick. 619 King- ston Road. w. #10 Ajax. L1S 6B4 PDA LEVEL II- Full time, chair side assisting, as well as adminis- trative duties (ordering insurance pre-auth) experience essential, fax resume to Att: Laura, 905- 434-8520. WANTED LIVE-IN CAREGIVER. Please call 905-721-2043. Q RAY BRACELETS as adver- tised on TV available at Jewellery by Sanders. Teacher Required for Adult Education Facility in Ajax * 3 hours/day * Individual instruction *No prep./marking * Great learning atmosphere & working conditions * Would suit retired/mat. leave /new grad. *High School Science preferred Call: API 905-427-3304 COMPANION,Lady with car is available to drive you to Dr's., hair, shopping, etc. Light house- keeping, half/full days, full-time Mon-Fri. References, bondable. Diana (905)579-1260. ** 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 DIRECT SALE BY OWNER- BRAND NEW HOME! Brand new appliances. Good location, Bay- ly/Monarch. 2 bedroom+den. Heating. A/C. Close amenities. Available immediately. Call 416- 804-7399. MARKHAM 3+1.New kitchen, bath, roof, furnace, drive on, treed ravine, walk to schools, shopping, transit. $388,800. 138 Bendamere Crescent. OPEN HOUSE March 18, 2-4pm. A RENT TO OWN newly renovat- ed 2 storey detached, 4 - 5 bed- rooms, 4 bathrooms, jaccuzzi, fireplace, appliances finished basement, nice area of Oshawa. No Agents (705) 722-2145. EARLY POSSESSION.North Oshawa. Raised bungalow, 3+ bdrms. Demand location! In- ground pool with southern expo- sure! Ravine! Lots of privacy. $319,000 negotiable Agents wel- comed. (905)439-0221 BRAND NEW 2-BR. CONDO for rent in the Port of Newcastle, minutes from beach, marina, res- taurant & walking trail. Beautiful view of the lake! Tennis courts/In- door Pool/Exercise Room coming soon. With s/s fridge, stove, dish- washer, washer/dryer, a/c. Available Immediately. First/Last. $1200.00+. Call 905-987-3293 & leave msg. 1800 sq. ft. SHOP, 16 ft high roll up door, insulated, concrete floor and 3 ton overhead crane includ- ed, one acre of gravel yard, two gated entrances to shop, $800/month, utilities extra. 600 sq. ft. office or retail store front, lots of parking, washroom includ- ed, utilities extra, $550/month. 2400 sq. ft. office or storage space. Many options, can be di- vided into small units, 4 entranc- es and 2 washrooms, $.50/sq. ft. per month, utilities extra. Great yard for trucking company or out- side storage, approx. 2 acres of room, 1 acre of gravel yard, 2 gated entrances. All are located on Hwy #2, 1 km north of Hwy #401 in Port Hope. Call for de- tails 905-261-5831. 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. FOR SUBLEASE $1500 each, 2 industrial units, each 2600sq.ft. (600sq.ft. office incl) Call John Watkinson, Coldwell Banker Commercial R.M.R. Real Estate Brokerage (905)430-6655 www.durham4comm.com COMMERCIAL/RETAIL SPACE, Hwy #2/Church St, Ajax, show- ers/change rooms. 1650sq.ft. (905)427-8021. 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 AMAZING COFFEE BUSINESS Opportunity. Turn-key operation. Area Developers for exclusive im- porter of Italian products. Invest- ment req'd. Call NOW Toll Free: (800)394-3905 to speak to a rep- resentative, or leave a call back # at ext. 228. 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 PICKERING SALON AND SPA located Whites Rd/401 area, newly renovated and modern. Established. Call 905-999-3733. $$MONEY$$Consolidate Debts Mortgages to 100%. No income, bad credit OK! ONTARIOWIDE FINANCIAL CORPORATION 1-888-307-7799 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 PRIVATE FUNDS - 1st, 2nd mortgages. Consolidate bills, low rates. No appraisal needed. Bad credit okay. Save money. No obli- gation. No fees OAC. Call Peter (416)460-4594, Mortgage Lead- ers 1 & 2 BEDROOM APTS, Oshawa. Starting from $450/mo plus heat/hydro. Avail. April/May 1. First/last, references. 304 Sim- coe St. South or 17 Quebec St. Stephen 905-259-5796, 905-576- 8699. 1 BDRM APT, main floor. Available April 1st, in Ajax. $765 monthly incl. Near Go/401. No pets. First/last. References. Call Josh 905-427-1328. 1 BDRM.BSMT.apt. Shared laundry. Park- ing. Separate en- trance. Close to shop- ping/school.$750/mo inclusive. Available now. First/last req'd. 416-436-7540, AJAX 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 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 BDR. APT.Near to O.C. Quiet area, completely renovated. Like new. Fridge/stove, washer/dryer, parking. No pets. $800+hydro. References. Phone (905)579- 7665 after 3pm 2-2 BEDROOM apts, walking dis- tance to GM, large backyard, freshly painted, new flooring, great location, close to Go train. shopping. Avail April 1. Call Dave, (905)903-0597 2-BEDROOM BASEMENT apt., very large, plus solarium. Laundry facilities, appliances. Near Oshawa Centre. Parking for 2. $925/month. Available immedi- ately. References. No pets. Call (905)571-0631 2-BEDROOM NORTH OSHAWA, Rossland/Ritson. Newer well maintained clean, quiet adult life- style building. Suits retired/ma- ture working adult. $900 incl. no pets. Available April/May 1st (905)720-2352 271 CELINA ST,Oshawa, 2 bed- room basement apartment, sep- arate entrance, fridge/stove, 1 free parking. $650/inclusive, avi- alble April 1st. No dogs. First/last. Seniors welcome. Call (905)924-6075. 401/BROCK RD.,Pickering. Fur- nished room, New townhouse. Suitable for non-smoking male. $500. First/last. Call 416-455- 1743 or 905-420-3739 A PICKERING ValleyFarm, liv- ingroom, bathroom, kitchen, sep. entrance, near bus, shopping mall and school, $700. includes all utilities. Avail. immediately. No pets.. (905)686-9360 or 416-721- 9194. Ajax *3 Bed. Main floor bungalow, *2 bed. bsmt. apt. *Bachelor apt. Laundry, parking, close to all amenities. 905-686-8905 905-428-8946 AJAX - SALEM & 401.3 bdrm. main floor, spacious, corner lot. 4 appliances, 2 parking, hard- wood floors, walkout deck. $1400/mo. inclusive. Call 416- 567-7519 AJAX CENTRAL,2-bedroom basement, full bath, large yard, parking, share laundry. Available April 1st. Call (905)995-2237 leave message AJAX SOUTH,1-bedroom basement private entrance, large windows, eat-in-kitchen and 4pc. bath. $800/inclusive, first, last, references. No smoking/pets, (905)686-0210. AJAX,great condo by lake, 2brm, 2bth, 5 appliances (laun- dry), w/balc, fireplace, 2parking, pool, close to GO/Hwy. Avail. May lst. $1250 no smoking/pets. Call 905-839-9818. AJAX- OXFORD TOWERS.Spa- cious apartments, quiet bldg, near shopping, GO. Pool. 2 & 3- bedroom apt., from $999 & $1099, available March & April. 905-683-8421, 905-683-5322 or 905-683-8571. APRIL 1ST possession- Oshawa North, 2 bed. on main level in small quiet building. Fully reno- vated-carpet/tiles, repainted, A/C, covered parking, $925/inclusive. First/last required. Call 905-718- 0361. AVAILABLE APRIL 1ST!, 2 bed- room basement apt. in South Pickering. Separate entrance. No pets/smoking. All inclusive. First/last. 416-409-0996. 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. BIG, 1-BEDROOM Oshawa basement apt., near Civic no smoking/pets, large full bath, newly renovated, Air, avail March. 1, $750 inclusive, call (905)438- 1873. 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 BOWMAVILLE,3-bedroom main floor of bungalow, newly decorat- ed, stove, fridge, hardwood, A/C, laundry facilities. 2-parking, no pets, $1185/inclusive. Available now. (905)623-7741 BROOKLIN - Quiet bachelor apt, separate entrance, a/c, parking, satellite. $775 inclusive. Abso- lutely no smoking/pets. Avail immed. Call 905-426-0916 CENTRAL OSHAWA 1-bedroom in duplex, private entrance, yard, $695/mo inclusive. Also Whitby, 1-bdrm apt, $743/inclusive. First/last required for both. 905-668-6700 CENTRAL PARK/BOND - bright, spacious, 2 level - 2 bedroom apt. available immediately, parking, laundry, cable, util incl; $850 / month; 1st / last / references; call Mark or Carolyn 905-723-8610. CHURCH/ROSSLAND, BRIGHT, 2 bedroom+den basement apart- ment. $950/month, utilities in- cluded. Separate entrance. Own washer/dryer, parking space. Dine-in kitchen. Tub. No pets/smoking. April availability. Luisa 905-426-9969, after 6p. CLEAN 1 BEDROOM basement apartment, $600/month +utilities. Available April 1st. ALSO Clean 2 bedroom upper level, $850/month +utilities. Available May 1st. Both include: Par king, appliances, laundry. Simcoe/Rossland area, Oshawa. Quiet neighbourhood. (905)986- 0499. 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. DOWNTOWN WHITBY big one bedroom, April lst. $860 inclusive. Also huge 3 bedroom with balco- ny, May lst. $1150 heat, hot wa- ter, parking all inclusive. Call (416) 520-6392 (905)669-4009. DUPLEX UPPER UNIT 3 bed- rooms, new hardwood/ceramics, fully renovated, freshly painted, 4-parking, 4-appliances, $1200. Rent or Sale. No pets. Call Art, 905-428-6833 EXECUTIVE FURNISHED APT. on Ajax's Deer Creek golf course. Hardwood floors, indoor parking, security, digital tv/internet, appli- ances/full kitchen. References $1800 all inclusive. 905-426-9119 www.electricityforum.com/ rental.htm. HARMONY/401,Large 1 bed- room basement, heat & hydro, A/C, cable, laundry, no smok- ing/pets, $575. Available April 1st. 905-571-2864. 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 NEWLY DECORATED 1 bed- room apartment in clean/quiet N/W Oshawa home. Private entrance, partially furnished, parking, laundry, non-smoker. (905)728-2395. NORTH EAST OSHAWA - Hospital area. 1 bedroom apt., second floor. Parking. Clean, quiet, newly renovated. No pets. Available April 1st. $610/mo. all inclusive. 905-571-7840. NORTH Oshawa - 2 and 3 bed- room, April 15/May lst. Clean, family building. Heat, hydro and two appliances included. Pay cable, parking and laundry fa- cilities. (905)723-2094 NORTH OSHAWA,2 bedroom $800. and 1 bedroom $750. for rent. Includes utilities, fridge, stove, parking. Call 905-435- 0703 or 416-902-1174. UXBRIDGE Brock St. West, newly renovated, Available im- mediately, 2-bdrm $750. All inclu- sive, with laundry. 416-697-8036 NORTH OSHAWA,Grand- view/Taunton. Bright 1-bdrm bsmt. apt. Separate entrance, 2-parking, laundry, on bus route. $725/mo inclusive. Avail. April 15th. Call (905)424-0567 OLIVE/GRANDVIEW 3 bedroom upper level, fully self contained with all amenities. In a family secured area. Available April 1st, Call Robert Today @ 416-402- 3435 for appointment. ONE BEDROOM basement apartment, Pickering - Finch/Dix- ie, $700 all inclusive per mo. lst/last, no pets, May 1st. After 6 p.m. (905) 839-8191. ONE BEDROOM BASEMENT apt in Bonocord/McQuary area. Sep. entrance, Laundry, 1-park- ing close to transportation. No smokers, prefer professional. $750/month, first/last available immediately. 905-668-0158. ONE LARGE BEDROOM base- ment apt. Separate entrance, parking, utilities included. Close to Hwy#2/Westney. $750/month first/last. No pets/smoking. Available immediately. 905-619- 2959 or 416-464-7059. OSHAWA Park/Adelaide (230 Nipigon St) 1, 2 & 3 Bedrooms Well maintained and newly renovated apts. Near all amenities. From $775/mo+ hydro. (905)723-0977 OSHAWA -Central Park/King.2 bedroom upper half of duplex house. Newly renovated, 1-park- ing. Bus at door. $800/mo. + hy- dro., first/last. Available immedi- ately. No smoking/pets. 905-430- 0249. OSHAWA 1 & 2 BEDROOM Available anytime or April 1st. Lo- cated at 350 Malaga Rd. $725/825 month all inclusive. No pets. Please call 905-242-4478, 905-626-6724. OSHAWA 1-BEDROOM fur- nished apt., available April 1st. Suitable for professional person. Must see to be appreciated! $1000/month all inclusive. (905)431-9210 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 new modern building. Simcoe/Bloor. 1-bedroom, $685 plus hydro. First/last required. Please contact Bill (905)404- 9602. OSHAWA NORTH, exclusive nearly new 4-plex. Adult-lifestyle secure building. 1-bedroom 800sq.ft, big garage, $720/mo+ 1/3 util. Suitable for professional person, non-smoker. No pets. April 1st. (905)725-0162 OSHAWA,Bright, recently reno- vated, 1 bedroom basement apartment. 1100sq.ft, separate entrance, fireplace. $750/inclu- sive. Laundry & hi-speed internet & additional parking available. First/last. Available April 1. No pets/smoking. (905)622-5622 OSHAWA,2-bdrm modern bsmt apt in brick bungalow. Near bus, schools, daycare. Wilson/Harmo- ny/Olive area. No pets, non- smokers. $850/mo. Includes utilities & laundry facilities. First/last, references. (905)725- 3425 OSHAWA,available April 1st, beautiful apt., in great location, 2 floors, lots of room, $800 inclu- sive. Call 905-925-8494 before 7pm. OSHAWA,Best Deals! Newly Renovated 1, 2 & 3 bdrm in sen- ior lifestyle bldg. Large units, new kitchens, carpeting, windows, se- curity. Near hospital, bus stop. Avail. March/April. Call 905-728- 4966 or 1-866-601-3083 www.apartmentsinontario.com OSHAWA,Ritson/Wolfe, 2 bed- room, utilities, parking, fridge/stove inclusive. First/last, available April 1st. Call 647-404- 1786. OSHAWA, SIMCOE/OLIVE, 1 bedroom in 4 plex. $675+hydro. Parking, heat included. First/last, large backyard, quiet street. (905)240-1359 after 4pm, 416- 827-0957, anytime OSHAWA,spotless, clean newly decorated, Two large - 1 bed- room apartments. all inclusive, with cable. No smoking/pets. First/last, references. April lst./May lst. $775. each (905)723-7228. OSHAWA, SPRING 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 March/April. 1-866-601-3083 or 905-432-6912. www.apartmentsi- nontario.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, March 16, 2007, PAGE 27 A/Pwww.durhamregion.com 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! Under new Management. 1, 2, 3 bdrms & Penthouse avail. in adult lifestyle bldg. Large units, new windows, security. Near bus, shopping. Avail. March/April. Call 905-723-1009 or 1-866-601-3083 or 905-728-3162 www.apartmentsinontario.com PICKERING beautiful bright large 1-bdrm basement, separate entrance, hardwood floor, ceram- ics, 4-pc bath, laundry, cable $875.-incl. 905-839-2885. PICKERING NEW 1-bedroom apt., utilities included, $975, available April 1st. All amenities and relaxing Lake Ontario within walking distance. Call (905)831-1333 or email: cbassett@sympatico.ca Pickering Village, Ajax. 1 bedroom, first floor. Private parking, Avail. April 1st. $700 plus hydro. No smoking/pets (905)683-4294 PICKERING, 1-BEDROOM up- stairs apt. Separate entrance, $700/month utilities incl, first/last. Available April 1st. /Hwy 2/Brock Rd.. Very nice, suit business per- son. Lots of parking. (905)683- 7138 PICKERING, ALTONA.Large, bright 1-bedroom basement apt., separate entrance, no smok- ers/pets. Parking available, $700 all inclusive. Near Go & 401. Available immediately. Contact Frank 416-836-9973 PICKERING, Brock/Major Oaks. Newly renovated, Bright, spa- cious, 2-bedroom basement, walkout to big yard, separate en- trance, cable, parking, A/C, No smoking/pets available immedi- ately, $900/mth all inclusive 905- 231-9851 PICKERING,Liverpool/Bayly, large 2-bedroom basement apt, separate entrance, parking, laun- dry, non-smoker adults preferred. $850/month inclusive (cable & high speed internet included). Im- mediate occupancy. 416-838- 3596, 905-421-9533 PICKERING, walk-out, spacious and bright, 2-bedroom basement apartment, 4pc bath, fireplace, laundry, 1-parking, internet, A/C, near 401, no smoking, available April 1st. $775 +50% utilities. Al- ex, 905-686-4037 PICKERING-WHITES/401, 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, $750/mo. All in- clusive! Call (905)837-0227 PORT PERRY 8km North. beau- tiful bright 3 bedroom, cathedral ceilings, double-sided fireplace, living room, family/dining room, den. sunroom, 2 1/2 baths, no smoking/pets. $1400/mo+ 905- 982-0853. PREFERRED OSHAWA location Quiet area. 1-bedroom very bright, newly renovated and painted, 9ft. ceilings, new appli- ances, 2-car parking $700mo. Pets welcome! (905)434-1290, (905)260-8970, leave message. 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! May 1st 905-668-7758 viewit.ca (vit #17633) Simcoe North at Russett 2- Bdrm., Oshawa - . Newly decorated, well-maintained quiet 12-plex, small building Close to bus/shopping. Laundry, cable, heat, water, parking, included. No dogs. 905-576-2982. SPACIOUS 2-BDRM by Oshawa Centre. $925/month inclusive. Laundry facilities. Free parking. Avail. immediately. Call (905)797-3096 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 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. Available now. (905)432-2264 WHITBY, immaculate 1 & 2 bed- room apts, Avail. immediately. $775, $910., includes appliances, heat, parking, laundry facilities. Call (905)666-1074 or 905-556- 0455. WHITBY- 2-bed. bright spacious apt., lower unit of legal duplex, with full 3' windows. Parking for 2, laundry & shared backyard. No pets. $775+gas/hydro. Avail. March 1st. Call Laurie 905-668- 5345. NON-SMOKING PROFESSION- AL couple with 20 year old son (York University student) seeking furnished 2-bedroom apt or cot- tage in Whitby, Markham or Oshawa area. Required May 1st, awaiting completion of condo. Please call (905)619-1412 and leave message 2-BEDROOM,1 bath new condo, across the street from Lake Onta- rio, Port of Newcastle. First floor Terrace has waterviews. Boat slip available. $1150/month. March 10th. (905)744-1790 2-BEDROOM,1 bath new condo, Port of Newcastle. Unobsturcted view of Lake Ontario. Eat-in kitch- en, balcony overlooking water, boat slip available. Available March 10th. $1290/month. (905)744-1790 BOWMANVILLE.New 2 bed- room condo for rent. $1100 per month plus utilities. 5 appliances and 2 parking spaces. Available April 1, call 905-623-6760. WHITBY beautiful 2 bedroom plus den. Ground floor unit with yard. Available immediately. $1275-all inclusive. Call Paul 905-430-6229 -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 AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY spacious 4-bdrm., 3 bathrooms, freshly painted, Harwood/Hwy. 2. upper level $1300+ utilities. NORTH AJAX, 2-bdrm bungalow, $1050+ utilities. April 1st. Call Dennis Morgan 416-587-0060, 905-831-9500. 3 BEDROOM HOUSE for rent, finished basement, 5 appliances, air con, private backyard, very nice neighborhood, close to everything. $1275+ utilities. North Oshawa 905-449-4071. 3 BEDROOM HOUSE for rent. 401/Harwood. Available immedi- ately. $1200 plus utilities. 1-888- 860-6974. 3+1 BEDROOM, 4 new applianc- es, fenced yard with patio, near shopping, schools, transit and 401. Available April 1st. $1200 +utilities. Credit check required. (905)728-1612, (905)579-7581 3-BEDROOM beautiful house for rent, downtown Whitby, quiet street, large fenced-in garden. $1400+ utilities. Call Joseph (416)638-9666 ext. 221 4 BEDROOM FARM HOUSE, Sunderland, 20 minutes north of Port Perry, $900 + heat and hy- dro. Available April 1. Call 705- 357-3576. 4 BEDROOM HOUSE for rent, 2 baths, full basement, pool, $1400 +utilities. North East Oshawa. Good neighbourhood. Available April 1st. 905-571-6318. 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 SELLS MORE REAL ESTATE THAN RE/MAX!!!! AJAX / PICKERING / WHITBY / OSHAWA.Houses from $l,200 - $3,000. per month. Gift packages available. For details contact Chand (905) 424-8428, email: cratne@gmail.com Right At Home Realty. WHITBY CENTRAL,2-storey de- tached brick, 4-bdrm, 2 baths, gas, hardwood, sunroom, $1350 plus utilities. Call (905)725-8836. WE REALLY CARE WHERE YOU LIVE. Realstar offers a full breadth of apartments, penthouses & townhouses, plus application approval within 24 hours. No appt. required. Drop in TODAY! Ask about our “Move-in incentives” & “Open Houses” TOWNHOUSES Oshawa - Carriage Hill, 122 Colborne St. (Colborne & Mary) 905-434-3972 Taunton Terrace 100 Taunton Road, East Taunton Rd. & Simcoe St.) 905-436-3346 Uxbridge - Testa Heights (Reach St. & Testa Rd.) 905-852-2534 APARTMENTS Regency Place Apartments 15 Regency Crescent (Mary St. & Hickory St.) 905-430-7397 Whitby - 534 Mary St. Apts 534 Mary St. E. (Mary ST. & Hickory St) 905-666-2450 Whitby Place 900 Dundas St. E. (Dundas St. & Garden St) 905-430-5420 WORD OF TRUTH CHRISTIAN CENTRE 1527 Bayly St. Pickering 905-839-0333 Senior Pastor Joseph Fisher We invite you to come and celebrate Jesus with us! Worship times: Sun. 11am & 7pm, Wed. 7pm Fri. 8pm - Youth (R.E.A.C.H.) Visit our Resource Centre at 1543 Bayly St. or call: 905-839-4953 We provide: mentoring, computer training, tutoring, career development, anger & stress management assistance, teen parent support & fun activities. (For youths ages 13-19) Come Come WorshipWorship To ronto Airport Christian Fellowship 416-674-8463 Ajax Community Centre Banquet Hall 75 Centennial Rd. Sunday Family Service - 10am For more information visit www.tacf.org/east Contact us @ tacfeast@tacf.org ST. ANDREW’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 35 Church St. N., Pickering Village 905-683-7311 http://ca.geocities.com/st.andrewsajax@rogers.com Sunday Family Worship - 10:30am Sunday School & Supervised Nursery EVERYONE WELCOME Pickering Village United Church Worship on Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Sunday School/Child Care 300 Church St. N., Ajax 905-683-4721 pvuc@pvuc.ca www.pvuc.ca To advertise your church in our regular Worship Section on FridaysTo advertise your church in our regular Worship Section on Fridays Call Janice at 905-683-0707Call Janice at 905-683-0707 or fax 905-579-4218or fax 905-579-4218 Email: Email: jsam@durhamregion.comjsam@durhamregion.com SPECIAL EASTER WORSHIP PAGES WILL PUBLISH FRIDAY MARCH 30 & WEDNESDAY APRIL 4 To have your church included call Janice at 905-683-0707 or email: jsam@durhamregion.com or fax 905-579-4218 AJAX, EXECUTIVE 3+1 bed- room, 2-storey, 3 bathrooms, 2 fireplaces, backs onto forest, fin- ished basement, CAC, CVAC, fenced yard, deck, walk to lake, near GO, 401. Non-smokers. $2000/month+. 905-622-5302. COURTICE 3 BEDROOM home with garage and 2 car parking, C/A, hardwood. Basement not in- cluded. $1190 plus hydro. Also 1 bedroom basement, $550. Cindy, (905)432-3222. COURTICE detached 3-bdrms, 3 baths, a/c, $1250/mo+ utilities. Ve ry clean, quiet neightbourhood. Short Term Tenancy only. No pets. Available April 1st. (905)213-4689 MAIN FLOOR 3 bedrooms. Full bath, appliances, laundry, carport parking. Near Oshawa Centre. No pets/smoking. Util. included $1250 first/last. Available now. 905-409-3217. NEWCASTLE CENTURY HOME, $1100+utilities. 2-bdrms. Avail. March/April 1st. No pets. Close to 401. Gas heating, 4-appliances, front porch, back deck. First/last, references. Call Marie between 6-9-p.m or wknds 1-416-693- 8924 OSHAWA King/Harmony 1-bdrm + den legal bsmt apt. Exceptionally clean, recently renovated, ex- cellent neighbourhood Par king, laundry, sep. entrance. $725+hydro. (905)867-8417 OSHAWA - Grandview area. Detached upper level, large 2- bdrms., garage, large deck off master bedroom, all appliances. $1225/mo. utilities included. No dogs, first/last, references. Avail. April 1 or immediately. Rent will never be raised on condition. 905-434-1386, 905-431-0190. OSHAWA King/ Wilson. 3+1 bed- room. Finished recroom. $1180/mo. + utilities. First/last. No smoking/pets. Available April 1. Call 905-430-0249. OSHAWA, CLEAN LARGE 1- bedroom 2-storey semi-detached house, 401/Simcoe St. area. Fridge, stove, driveway, fenced yard, asking $800 +utilities. First/last. No pets. Avail. now Call (905)436-6085 or 905-259- 2904 PICKERING - 2 bed. main floor, hardwood and laminate. New ap- pliances, laundry, air/con., reno- vated, yard, deck, parking, walk to PTC, transit. Hwy.2/Glenanna. $1000/incl. 416-671-1340. PICKERING,beautiful 3 bedroom raised bungalow, 4 appliances, C/A, fenced yard/deck, parking. Near Whites Rd. $1195 plus utilities. Available April 1st. No pets/smoking. (905)683-9629 RENT TO OWN 3 BEDROOM, N.W. Oshawa, parking, laundry, backing onto ravine, close to schools, Avail. immediately. Call now, (647)477-2343 . WEST DUNDAS/BROCK,WHIT- BY Fully Detached, bright clean home. Recently renovated, new carpet, paint and flooring. 3 bed- room plus large Den. 1 Bath. Large yard. Appliances included. Call 416-566-3553, $1250/Month. WHITBY, NEW HOME,3 bed- rooms, 2.5 baths, en-suite, hard- wood flooring, solid oak stairs, C/A, 5 new appliances, min to 401, never lived in, $1600 plus utilities. (905)430-9085 AJAX, Church/Delaney. 4-bdrm townhouse, 2-1/2 baths, 4 new appliances, a/c, fin. bsmt. $1495/mo + utilities. Avail. April 1st. No smoking/pets. Call 416- 399-1797 OSHAWA SOUTH,To wnhouses 3-bedroom $975/mo+ utilities close to schools, shopping. First/last. 905-579-9956. BOWMANVILLE - clean quiet non smoking adult lifestyle 3 bed. townhouse. Backyard, laundry, parking, no dogs, avail. April 1st. $1200/mo. (905)725-1052 FRAZER HEIGHTS CO-OP is now accepting applications for their market rent waiting list. Ap- plication may be picked up at 1 Hayward Lane, Ajax or call 905- 428-6245. NORTH OSHAWA,3+1 bed- room, large kitchen, familyroom walkout to patio, a/c, water, land- scaping, appliances, finished basement. $1200+ utilities. Available April 1st. 905-213-4689 PICKERING,3 bedroom town- house, 3 bathrooms, water and parking included. Near 401 and shopping. Also NORTH OSHAWA, 3-bdrm, detached, familyroom, a/c, fenced yard, fin. bsmt, garage, close to schools. Both available April 1st, $1450/month. no pets. Call Re- nata Leonowicz, Re/Max Spirit, 905-728-1600 SCARBOROUGH 3 BEDROOM townhouse, garage, 4 appliances, fenced yard, available immediate- ly. $1150+ utilities. 416-286-3226. $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 AJAX - HARWOOD & HWY 2. furnished room in quiet home. Laundry, cable, phone, parking included. No smoking/pets. Work- ing male preferred. First/last. Available immediately. $450/mo. 416-893-0140. BROOKLIN/WHITBY/OSHAWA - Rooms to rent. Quiet homes, fur- nished, utilities included. Some with satellite t.v., laundry, share full kitchen, parking, a/c. No smoking/pets. Avail immed. From $450. Call 905-426-0916 GREAT ROOM DEAL!Private large house with lots of space, $500/month, Newtonville. No smoking. Call 905-786-3107, leave message. OSHAWA - Clean room in house, share kitchen and bath. Parking, phone, cable included. No smoking/pets. Close to amenities. $400/mo. Available immediately. Call 905-409-6265, leave call back number. OSHAWA Simcoe/Wentworth near GM/shopping. private en- trance, private 3-pc bath, bar fridge/microwave, use of fur- nished rec-room & TV. Suitable for 1 person. Avail immediately. $150/week. (905)436-7840 OSHAWA Wilson/Olive $400/mo. Non smokers, no pets. Available immediately. Share facilities. Call 289-314-5577, after 6 p.m. ROOM FOR RENT,Simcoe/401 area. Furnished, parking, suitable for 1 person. Quiet house, $420/month, first/last required. 905-438-9293 after 5pm SHARE AJAX OR PICKERING HOUSE, clean, quiet adult occu- pied. Furnished, cable, inter- net, telephone, laundry, park- ing. First/last. Smoking outside. No pets. $465/inclusive. www.sharemyhouse.ca 905- 391-3809. 1 ROOM FOR RENT, SHARED cable, laundry, central air. Pickering, Whites Rd./Bayly. Smoking ok, (pets negotiable). $600/mo. Close to amenities. Available immediately. 905-420- 6355. COURTICE,Hwy #2. Master Bedroom for rent, use of all amenities. $450 utilities, cable and laundry included. Near public transit. Secondary room also available. Available Immediately 905-434-9353. COVERED AND WHARF DOCKAGE available at Audley's Cove Marina in Gore's Landing on Rice Lake. 905-342-2138. LIVE-OUT NANNY REQUIRED, starting immediately, 3 children, 7 and 9 year old, light house- keeping, cooking. Flexible hours before and after school and full- time for summer. Competitive salary. Call Linda (905)668-6782 DAYCARE IN MY home. Meals and snacks provided. Crafts and outings. 25 years experience. 905-686-7497 or 905-767-3115. PSYCHIC READER & ADVISOR Palm - Tarrot - Crystal Ball. No life without problems ~ No problems without solutions. Pri- vate & Confidential. (905)721- 8437 !!POOP N SCOOP SERVICE Spring Cleanups 35.00 plus 4 free weekly services info/book- ings www.stinkies.ca 905-718- 8455 $39.99 TELEPHONE SERVICE. $20.00 Unlimited Long Distance. Tr ansfer current phone number free. $39.99 New Activations. Toll free 1-866-391-2700. A Neigh- bourhood Connection. +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. 1/2 PRICE LEATHER JACKETS , purses from $9.99; luggage from $19.99; wallets from $9.99. Everything must Go! Family Leather, 5 Points Mall, Oshawa (905)728-9830, Scarborough (416)439-1177, (416)335-7007. 20 STATION CIRCUIT Equip- ment, includes: 10 Hydraulic ma- chines,10 jogging squares. Ask- ing $10,000. (905)427-8021. 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 AAA CARPET FLOORING & HARDWOOD:Carpet 3 rooms from $329 (30-sq. yd.) includes: carpet, pad and installation. Free estimates. Carpet repairs. Serv- ing Durham and surrounding are- as. Professional Painting also avail. Call Sam (905)686-1772 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. 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. CARPETS. LAMINATE & VINYL sale. 3 rooms, 30-sq yds. for $319. Commercial carpet includ- ing premier underpad and instal- lation. Laminate $1.69-sq ft. Click system. Residential, commercial, customer satisfaction guaranteed. Free Estimate. Mike 905-431- 4040 CRYSTAL CHANDELIER, suitable for diningroom or young girl's bedroom. $175-obo. (905)723-8713 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. 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 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,2007 model, fully loaded, ozonator, cost $8,900, sacrifice $3,600. 905- 213-4669. KITCHEN RENO CONTENTS SALE, refrigerator, stove, dish- washer, range hood microwave, like new, 4 chairs and bench, har- vest cabinet and display cabinet. Call 905-373-9097 after 12:00 pm PIANO TECHNICIAN available for tuning, repairs & pre-purchase consultation. Used upright or grand acoustic pianos for sale. Moving, rentals available. Call 905-427-7631 or visit: www.barbhall.com 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. ROXTON ROCK MAPLE Dining room suite. Oval table with leaf, seats 8. Buffet with leaded glass door hutch. 6 Ladder Back Rush- seat chairs. $3500. PINE COM- PUTER ARMOIRE desk, doors close. $500. (905)983-6412 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: SOFAS,(2 matching) asking $650 pair. Off white, in excellent condition. Both 3 seater's. Call (905)837-9966. THIS AND THAT OLD STYLE FLEA MARKET Located at 870 Taunton Rd. E., Whitby (Between Thickson Rd & Garrard) Open every Sunday Between 9 to 4 We Offer: Free to Air Satellite Services, Collectible Comics, Action Figures, Native Items and Ceramics, DVD's, CD's, Crafts, Furniture, Wood Products, Antiques, Glassware, Jewelry, Records, Custom Doors & Windows, Dolls, Memorabilia, Books, Collectibles, etc. etc. NEW treasures every week!! Snack Bar (great selection) Vendo rs Wanted For info. Ed 905-985-7715 Hope to See You KNOB HILL ANTIQUES Pickering's Largest Antique Market St. Patty's Day Antique & Home Decor Sale ~ March 17 & 18 1630 Kingston Rd., Pickering (exit Brock Rd., go north) Open Sat & Sun 10am - 5pm Call (905)686-5004 SPECIAL Occasions Rentals. Party tent, Candy Floss, Snow Cone, Slushie, Pop-Corn ma- chines, BBQ, dunk tank, jumping castle, pinball, Crown & Anchor, Blackjack Tables, Slot machines & tables/chairs. Biggun Amuse- ment & Promotions. 905-429- 1013. TWIN BUNK BEDS, stackable, black metal frame. Good condi- tion. Asking $125 or best offer. 905-509-8997. WANTED - Sports card collec- tion, comics, unopened action fig- ures, McFarlanes, toys, Hot Wheels, video games, DVD's, VHS movies, plus collectibles. No collection is too large. Call 905- 623-4216, leave message. FREE RENT - 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 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 BEAUTIFUL GOLDEN Retriever puppies, male and female. Moth- er on site, vet checked and de- wormed. Ready for pickup March 17th. $500. (905)579-5614. BLACK LAB PUPPIES, family raised, (905)720-1263 BOARDING AVAILABLE on pri- vate farm. Also 5 stall barn for rent. Please call (905)294-6674 BORDER TERRIER PUPS (like Bengie) vaccinated, dewormed, ready to go! 905-344-1026, pjmemail@yahoo.com, www.equilore.ca. DASCHUNDS,miniature, long haired puppies, reds, CKC regis- tered, champion sired. Call 905- 797-2119 or email: desroknl@eagle.ca DOGGIE DAYCARE.Home Envi- ronment. Rural Setting. Experi- enced Supervision. Limited Space Available. References. (416)558-9141 LAB PUPS,chocolate, CKC reg- istered, vet checked, tattooed, dewormed, both parents on site, family raised. $600. Call anytime (905)344-7093. www.ardbraeken- nels.com LABRADOODLES (chocolate), Goldendoodles (red to cream) and Aussiedoodles (black & white). We have some gorgeous puppies available starting March 10th, 705-437-2790 www.doodletreasures.com YORSHIRE TERRIER (Yorkie). 11 weeks old, perfect lap dog, male and female, lovingly home raised, parents on site. Health guaranteed. $1100. Newcastle area. (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. 1993 FORD TEMPO,engine replaced, new gas tank, as is, $1000 OBO. (905)623-4448 1999 CHEV MALIBU 3.1L V6 automatic. White with tan interior. Excellent condition. Cert and E tested for $3800.00. Phone (905) 571-5138. 2004 CAVALIER,2 dr, auto, air, 27000kms, excellent condition, asking $8200. (905)723-0488 2004 CAVALIER,2 dr, auto, air, 27000kms, excellent condition, asking $8200. (905)723-0488 NEED FINANCING for a newer vehicle? We offer financing for: *1st Time Buyers *Bankruptcies *Divorce *Slow or No Credit. 1-866-436-2907, or apply online: www.thecreditrebuilders.ca ! ! $ ! AARON & LEO Scrap Cars & Trucks Wanted. Cash paid 7 days/week anytime. Please call 905-426-0357. $ $ ADAM & RON'S SCRAP cars, trucks, vans. Pay cash, free pick up 7 days/week (anytime) 905-424-3508 ! ! A - ALL SCRAP CARS,old cars & trucks wanted. Cash paid. Free pickup. Call Bob anytime (905)431-0407. $$$$$ JOHNNY JUNKER WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE. Up to $500 cash for good cars and trucks or free removal for scrap cars and trucks. Speedy service. (905)655-4609 or (416)286-6156. A/P PAGE 28 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, March 16, 2007 www.durhamregion.comClassifieds Continued on Page 31 VIEW ON-LINE AT....VIEW ON-LINE AT....OPEN HOUSE WEEKENDOPEN HOUSE WEEKEND Come in from the cold and warm up to these beautiful area homes, open for your viewing this weekend. MIKE LEVON Sales Representative 905- 623-6000 BURKETON BEAUTY! EXECUTIVE HOME NESTLED IN 2 ACRES OF MATURE TREES ON THE OAKRIDGES MORAINE “One of a Kind” beautiful custom built exec. home. Cathedral ceilings & skylights thru. 18 ft. high ceiling in great rm., floor to ceiling windows & stone fireplace. Mstr. bdrm. w/ensuite located in loft overlooks great rm. Lrg. open concept kitchen w/built in double oven, dishwasher & Jenn-air cook top. Garden doors off kitchen to a dbl. tier deck w/built in hot tub overlooking the woods. Formal din. rm. 3 bdrms. & 4 bath. Downstairs is open concept. Stone wall, woodstove, maple & stone wet bar, pine flrs. thru. w/ walkout to backyard. Ideal for entertaining. Det. double car garage. This home shows to perfection & is a must see. Country living w/easy access to Hwy. 401 & 407. SAT. & SUN. 2-4 P.M. 2208 BOUNDARY RD., CLARINGTON Dir.: 401 to Hwy. 57 North watch for Burketon signs go 1 mile past sign over bridge left on Boundary Rd.$549,000Spirit Inc. Brokerage www.barriecox.ca SAT. MARCH 17, 2-4 P.M. 1809 BRONTE SQUARE, AJAX WALKOUT BASEMENT! • Great Pickering location near Dixie and Finch •Absolutely spectacular executive home on gigantic pie-shaped lot! • Finished walkout basement with full washroom • Incredible open concept throughout • Hardwood and marble fl oors • Huge wrap around deck • Park four cars in interlocking brick driveway • Asking price $459,900 1092 WILDROSE, PICKERING Rouge River Realty Ltd., Brokerage • Great Pickering location near, Dixie and Glenanna. • Huge, private backyard, lot size is 45 x 123 ft. • Renovated main bathroom • Four bedrooms, three bathrooms • Main fl oor family room with hardwood fl ooring • Two walkouts to large deck • Freshly painted • Asking price $304,900#1 PICKERINGREMAX AGENT OVERALL LAST 15 YEARSBARRIE COX Sales Rep. 905-839-7449 SUN. MARCH 18, 2-4 P.M. $26 4, 9 0 0 $31 9, 9 0 0 www.aidanmurphyhomes.com Group Heritage Realty Inc., Brokerage AIDAN MURPHY Sales Rep. 905-619-9500 Lots of recent updates including furnace ‘05, C.A.C. ‘03, broadloom, 25 year shingles ‘99, humidifi er ‘04, kitchen ‘95! 3 bedrooms & bath on upper level, kitchen, living room & dining room on main, family room w/Franklin stove on lower level! Close to all schools incl. French Immer. Extras: broadloom w/laid, gas burner & equip., C/A, all electrical light fi xtures, all window coverings, hardwood under broadloom, natural gas BBQ. Pie-shaped lot w/mature trees. Call Aidan at 905-619-9500 WONDERFUL BACKSPLIT IN DESIRABLE SOUTH AJAX! BY APPOINTMENT ONLY With rich hardwood and ceramic throughout the main level, this open concept home is in immaculate condition! Master has walk-in closet & ensuite with soaker tub & separate shower. Garage access to house, 2nd fl oor laundry. Neutrally decorated throughout. A pleasure to show! Less than 2 years old! Includes hardwood in LR/DR, family room, kitchen, hallway & staircase! Ceramic fl oors in foyer. Central air, gas burner & equipment & stainless steel dishwasher. Call Aidan at 905-619-9500 7 TILLER STREET, AJAX SUN., MARCH 18, 2-4 PM ALEX ALEXANDER Broker 905- 430-9000 BEST BUY! 3,075 sq. ft. Queensgate Model. 4 bdrms., 2 storey family room/fireplace/ picture window, main floor laundry, prof. finished basement/2 bdrms., great room, 2nd kitchen, 4-pc. bath, wine cellar, hardwood/ceramic floors. Pool size lot. Close to 4 schools. Must see! 107 Baycliffe Dr./South off Taunton/East of Lakeridge. Al’s cell 905-995-3711. SAT. & SUN. 2-4 P.M. 107 BAYCLIFFE DRIVE, WHITBY Sutton Group Classic Realty Inc., Brokerage Independently Owned and Operated ANALESIA WILLIAMS Sales Rep. 905- 831-3300 SATURDAY, MARCH 17, 2-4 P.M. SUNDAY, MARCH 18, 2-4 P.M. 330 MAPLEVIEW COURT, PICKERING • 3 bedroom home located on a cul de sac • Less than 5 yrs new, backs onto greenspace • Hardwood fl oors, granite countertop, plus more • Finished basement w/Berber carpet • Main fl oor garage access, 2nd fl r. laundry • Deck w/built-in gazebo FIRST Realty Ltd., Brokerage www.sold-homes.com SUPERB LOCATION - SPECTACULAR VIEW Sun fi lled, all brick, executive home in the South Ajax “Lakeside” community. Immaculate condition with many upgrades and customizations. Premium pool-size pie shaped lot with a walkout basement. Backs onto a pond - no neighbours behind! Located on a quiet crescent close to golf course, greenbelt and waterfront trails. SAT. & SUN. MARCH 17 & 18, 2-4 P.M. 8 MOYNAHAN CRES., AJAX First Realty Ltd. Brokerage JAY VANULAR and GERRY KORENTOS Sales Representatives 905-831-3300POOL SIZE LOT WITH W/O BASEMENTLOVELY 1ST TIME BUYERS DOLL HOUSE Decorator Colors! New Berber Thru-Out! New Garage Door! Interlocking Walkway! Fully Fenced Backgarden! Professionally Landscaped! Barbecue Hook-Up! Mn Flr Laundry! Located On Quiet Cul-De-Sac! SUN. MARCH 18, 2-4 P.M. 71 REESE AVE., AJAX Leading Edge Realty Inc. Brokerage KELLY PANTALEO Sales Representative 905-471-2121 Call DIANNE OXLEY Sales Representative 905-683-5000 or 1-888-413-0800 doxley@trebnet.com www.dianneoxley.com QUALITY ONE LTD., Brokerage Independently Owned and Operated 1397 DUMONT STREET, NORTH OSHAWA SUNDAY MARCH 18TH, 1-3 P.M. Taunton/Grandview N/Park Ridge Drive ***4 BEDROOMS! HARDWOOD FLOORS!1880 SQ FEET!!*** Just listed! Great value, only $279,900! Bright & very spacious 4 bedroom “Crestland” model offering 4 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, Balcony, Bay windows, Brand new hardwood fl ooring on most of main fl oor, Sep FamRoom w/gas fp, Cathedral Ceiling LR, Ceramics, Landscaping, C/Air, QUIET end of street (minimum thru traffi c!!!), fenced, unspoiled basement, dir garage access, & more! See you Sunday :) MIKE ARNOLD Sales Representative 905-428-7677 Rare opportunity in Claremont. Spacious, open concept, 3 bdrm. executive home with a 2 bdrm. in- law suite with walk out, situated on .82 acre lot. Spectacular view, from 2 tier deck overlooking award winning pool/spa. Too many features to list, come out and have a look. SATURDAY & SUNDAY MARCH 17 & 18, 2-4 P.M. 1637 ACORN LANE, CLAREMONT$719,000www.prudentialachievers.com An independently owned and operated affi liate of The Prudential Realtor Affi liates Inc. 0RUDENTIAL !CHIEVERS 2EALTY "ROKERAGE BILL MCLEAN Sales Representative SHANNON MCLEAN Licensed Assistant 905-831-3300 905-686-3330 www.sellingwithbill.com First Realty Ltd. Brokerage JUST LISTED! Spacious upgraded high demand John Boddy Fallingbrook model, prof. landscaped, large private pool size yard west exposure, slate fl ooring upgraded modern kitchen, newer shingles & eaves, tens or thousands in upgrades. See you there. 1510 HUNTSMILL DR., PICKERING SAT. & SUN. MARCH 17 & 18, 2-4 P.M.$378,000F O U R B E D R O OM S $309,900TW OWA L K O U T S BACKS TO PINECREEK Beautiful large private ravine lot surrounded by trees, upgraded Glendale home with all windows replaced in 2005. 2 fi replaces, sprinkler system and shows to perfection. Priced to sell so act now! 1876 BOWLER DR., PICKERING SAT. & SUN. MARCH 17 & 18, 2-4 P.M. Gorgeous One Year Old Tribute Brick. California Shutters, Security Alarms Potlights In Living Room. $20,000+ Spent In Upgrades As Per Seller. CAC & Garage Door Opener. Internet Cable Wired Professionally. SAT. MARCH 17, 2-4 P.M. 21 CRANSTON AVE., AJAX SRI JAYASIRI Sales Representative 416-742-8000 416-939-4343 People’s Choice Realty Inc. Brokerage DAVE HORBAY SALES REP. 905- 427-1400 $269,900ROUGE RIVER Realty Ltd. Brokerage “FOX HOLLOW” Desirable well kept 4 bdrm home on quiet crt., with finished rec. rm with 1-4pc bath. Updated roof, windows, front door, drive. Broadloom in basement & bedrooms. W/O to huge deck and fenced yard. Short walk to schools, shopping and transit. Includes: fridge, stove, freezer, bar fridge and motion detector. For more info. call Dave or Visit www.AjaxPickeringHomes.com SAT. & SUN., MAR. 17 & 18, 2-4 P.M. 504 ADLER CRT., AJAX Whites/Stouds DONNA MACLEAN Sales Representative 905-831-2273 Church St & Highway 2 A LITTLE PIECE OF HEAVEN ON EARTH! THIS IS A GEM! Demand Location, Huge Mature Lot w/ fl agstone patio on Quiet Street. 3 bedroom brick bungalow, shows well with hardwood fl oors, large fi nished basement w/in law potential updated windows & roof. Cent Air & Vac. SUN., MARCH 18, 2-4 P.M. 24 HILEY AVE., AJAX PICKERING VILLAGE$264,900CASE REALTY BROKERAGE Independently owned & operated Stunning, upgraded solid home in sought after Rosebank/Strouds location. Mint condition, fab. open concept layout, 9ft on main. Gleaming strip hardwood thru-out. Huge master with sep sitting area, jacuzzi bath, W/I closet, skylite, private fenced yard with pattern concrete walkway and patio. A gem, fl ex. closing. Must see! $367,900. SUN. MAR. 18, 2-5 P.M. 1784 SILVER MAPLE DR. PICKERINGSHOWS LIKEA MODELHomelife Vision Realty Inc, Brokerage DAMIRIS MORO** & SACHA SINGH* 416-383-1828 TOP PRODUCERS! THE NEWS ADVERTISER, March 16, 2007 PAGE 29 A/Pdurhamregion.com VIEW ON-LINE AT....VIEW ON-LINE AT....OPEN HOUSE WEEKENDOPEN HOUSE WEEKEND GRACE JORGENSEN Sales Representative 905-686-5153 1-866-430-9900 SUN. MARCH 18, 2-4 P.M. 1740 CENTRAL ST., CLAREMONT Live in Claremont’s original 1924 fi rehall that has been completely renovated to feature soaring ceilings, skylight & paladium windows. Open concept kit. and great rm. w/gas f.p., mud rm. w/custom oak lockers, dble. gar. w/unfi nished loft. The original fi rehall is now a m/f family rm. w/cathedral ceiling skylight, f.p. & m/f bedroom. Iron gates & a fenced in large yard make this a unique property. Asking only $569,900.New ListingWANT SOMETHING DIFFERENT? Sutton Group Classic Realty Inc., Brokerage Independently Owned and Operated SHAWN LEPP Sales Representative MARK DRAPER Broker 905-428-8100 www.ShawnLepp.com Absolutely stunning 5 bdrm, open concept, 1 year new home with thousands spent in upgrades. Approx 2,500 sq ft, 9’ ceilings, fully upgraded dream kitchen. 99 ROBERT ATTERSLEY DR., WHITBY SUNDAY MARCH 18, 2-4 P.M.$359,900$234,900This Williamsburg beauty features thousands in upgrades. Finished basement, child safe back yard and located just seconds to new schools and nature trail. 37 PRESLEY CRESCENT, WHITBY SUNDAY MARCH 18, 2-4 P.M. RENOWNED REALTY BROKERAGE Group Status Realty Inc., Brokerage Independent Member Broker Welcome home to this beautiful 4 bedroom home in Ajax. Family room has oak panelling and wet bar. Lots of cupboard space in family size kitchen with walk out to patio. Close to Pickering Village, shopping and 401. A must see! $349,000. SCOTT LOMAX Sales Rep. 905-436-0990 OPEN HOU S E SUNDAY, MARCH 18TH, 2-4 P.M. 37 ROTHERGLEN RD., SOUTH AJAX 190 FT. DEEP, WEST FACING LOT! •3+1 BR. - 4 bathrooms • Finished Bsmt.w/ bar + 2 pc bath. • Two walk-outs • Wood burning fi replace. • Two person, soaker tub! • 2nd fl oor laundry rm. • Slate stone countertops • Central air and vac. • Trees and perennials 2 ANGUS DR., AJAX SAT. MARCH 17TH, 2-4 P.M.$318,900EXIT REALTY ADVISORS Brokerage RANDY LAFLEUR Sales Representative 416-844-2926 416-259-1147 Offi ce OPEN HOUSE SECTIONOPEN HOUSE SECTION Looking to Buy? The News Advertiser is the best source for fi nding open houses in Ajax and Pickering each weekend. Hosting an Open House? Advertise your open house in our Friday Open House feature. It’s a cost effective way to maximize your time and results. Considering an Open House? TALK to your agent about showcasing your home effectively and make sure it’s featured in our Open House Section. Call 905-683-5110 durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 30 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, March 16, 2007 Jason Liebregts/News Advertiser photo St. Mary Monarchs’ Brendan Wetering, right, and All Saints Titans’ James Arrudo chase the puck during Brian English Memorial Hockey Tournament action at Don Beer Arena recently. The host Monarchs won this preliminary-round game 3-0. Annual junior boys’ hockey event honours former teacher PICKERING — The St. Mary Catholic Secondary School Monarchs junior boys’ hockey team emerged victorious from its own Brian English Memo- rial Hockey Tournament re- cently. The annual tournament, named in honour of former St. Mary teacher Brian English, attracted eight teams, all from Durham Region. In the final, the Monarchs edged the Port Perry High School Rebels 2-1 to take the tournament crown. In the semifinal contest, St. Mary got past the Pine Ridge Secondary School Pumas 2-1. Meanwhile, the Rebels posted a 3-1 victory over the Arch- bishop Denis O’Connor Cath- olic High School Chargers. In the fifth-place game, the All Saints Catholic Second- ary School Titans downed the Monsignor Paul Dwyer Cath- olic High School Saints 5-2. In the seventh-place con- test, the Donevan Blue Dev- ils downed another Oshawa squad, the Eastdale Collegiate Eagles 5-2. S cores from round-robin play were as follows: • Brian English Division: All Saints 1 vs. DO’C 1; St. Mary 4 vs. Eastdale 4; DO’C 3 vs. Eastdale 2; St. Mary 3 vs. All Saints 0; All Saints 3 vs. East- dale 0; St. Mary 3 vs. DO’C 2; • Troy May Division: Pine Ridge 4 vs. Donevan 3; Port Perry 6 vs. Dwyer 4; Port Perry 6 vs. Pine Ridge 4; Dwyer 4 vs. Donevan 0; Pine Ridge 2 vs. Dwyer 0; Port Perry 5 vs. Donevan 0. At the end of the tour- n ament, Port Perry’s Josh Czopak was the recipient of the tournament’s sports- manship award. Meanwhile, St. Mary’s Brendan Wetering earned most valuable player honours. St. Mary rattles Rebels for English tourney crown AJAX — In one of the closest games of the season, Dickson Printing held on to defeat the Burgundy team 49-48 in Ajax Men’s Basketball League play on Wednesday, March 7. Scott Poulton had the hot hand for Dickson with 17 points, followed by Gord Brown and Tom George with 10 apiece. Allan Gomes had a strong night scoring 14 points for Burgundy. ESN Packaging continued its hold on first place in the league standings following a 68-61 vic- tory over Michael’s Eatery. Clay- ton Gall had a big night for ESN with 26 points and several key assists. David Jackson added 18 points for the packagers while dominating the boards. Louis Davis provided the of- fensive spark for Michael’s with 17 points, including five threes. Top Shelf continued its win- ning ways with a 44-33 victo- ry over North Alliance Press. Rookies Bill Manos and Rob Hare were the top scorers for Top Shelf with 14 and eight points, respectively. Claude Feig led NAP with eight points. Dickson makes Burgundy team blue in Ajax Men’s Basketball League tilt Call: 1-800-519-9566 or (905) 668-1838 Apply on-line atApply on-line at www.creditzonecanada.comwww.creditzonecanada.com “Durham’s Original”“Durham’s Original” *Need a Car Loan-*Need a Car Loan- Call Credit-ZoneCall Credit-Zone Finance Any Used Vehicle This Month And Drive Away With Airfare and 3 Days/2 Nights Accommodations for 2 to Orlando, Florida or Las Vegas, Nevada Bad Credit? O.K. • New to Country? O.K. • Bankrupt? O.K. • Slow Payment’s? O.K. FreshStartFinance.caFreshStartFinance.ca www.www. Because everyone deserves a fresh start... 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For your dining area we have a "SPECTACULAR" French Provincial Dining Suite complete with 8 chairs & oversized cabinetry, the latest trend Pub Set with Lazy Susan in Espresso & Walnut Two Tone, a Country Maple Dinette Set with Press back Chairs or a Cozy 4 Seat Dinette Set in Walnut. In the Bedroom, we offer Complete Bed Suites such as the Walnut Rope & Pillar, the Cherry Sleigh with a Low Profile Footboard, the popular Mission Oak & our newest style, the Diamond Set in Walnut. In our "ONE OF A KIND CONSIGNMENTS & ESTATE PIECES" we have a Burgundy & Green Plaid Sofa & Matching Loveseat, Both with built in recliners & in excellent condition, a gorgeous Roll Top Desk in Bird's eye Maple with Marble inlay, a Country Milk washed Blue Solid Wood Armoire, an Antique Carved Double Bed with matching men's & ladies dresser complete with a mirror, an Oak Ladies Dresser with 2 matching night tables, a Walnut Buffet, 2 Entertainment Units in Oak & Milk washed Pine, a Drop Leaf Dinette Set with 2 chairs & much more. We also carry Framed Art, Tiffany style Lamps, Accent Tables, Bombe Chests, Grandfa- ther Clocks & MANY, MANY, MORE ITEMS… MUST BE SEEN!!! Over 300 lots in the building offered for sale. KAHN AUCTION CENTRE 2699 Brock Rd. N. Pickering (3 miles north of Hwy. 401, exit 399) 905-683-0041 www.kahnauctioncentre.com Items are subject to additions or deletions by auctioneer. We accept consignments & estate pieces. HOLIDAY INN OSHAWA, 1011 BLOOR ST. EAST, OSHAWA SUNDAY NOON MAR.18th.VIEW 11 am. SALE NOON TRUCK LOAD OF MERCHANDISE, Large Tiffany lamps, home & garden decor items, cordless phones, accent furniture, benches, nested, console , tables,cabinets, brass art & home decors, plates, trunks, mirrors, Group of Seven Prints,grandfather, wall/table clocks, Porcelain Dolls, air, hand & power tools, drills, small wood lathe machine, spindle sanding machine,router with table, band saw, rotary & drills, angel grinder 18V cordless drills, Toaster & pizza ovens, Magic Blender, 800amp Power converters, linens, Sheets, 26 pcs, comforter, Duvet covers, feather beds, pillows, goose duvets, room dividers, accent wood decors, Q Bracelet, Diamond rings, pearls, peridot, garnet, necklaces, silver necklaces and earrings, fine porce- lainware, Crystal figurine, Oriental furniture, Lots of die cast indoor and outdoor items, crane birds, mail boxes, knives & cookware, 5pcs. patio set, outdoor sweeper & sink, car vacs, golf carts. Lots of brand new items, more arriving . Too many too list;Terms Cash, Visa & MC cards only.6% Buyer premium applied to cover part of the operating cost. ! A ABLE TO PAY up to $10,000 on scrap cars & trucks running or not. Free Towing 24 hours, 7 days. (905)686-1899 (Picker- ing/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 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 1999 CHEVY VENTURE VAN, auto, air, dual airbags, fully load- ed, very clean, 3.4 6 cylinder, 175,000km, $4950. obo. 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Don't be embar- rassed. 1-800-298-5520 governmentpardons.ca” PERSONAL INCOME TAXES From as low as...$35 Call: BottomLine Payroll & Bookkeeping 905.999.7250 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, March 16, 2007, PAGE 31 A/Pwww.durhamregion.com Classifieds Continued from Page 28 SELL IT NOW CALL AJAX 905-683-0707 Death NoticesDeath NoticesDeath Notices SCHOLL, Fred It is with great sadness that we in- form you of the passing of Fred Scholl, on Friday March 9, 2007. Born in Austria in 1925, emigrated to Canada in 1937, a 50 year resident of the Town of Ajax, Fred touched the hearts of many. Prede- ceased by his son, Fred and the love of his life, Mary. Fred will be sadly missed by his daughter Sandi and husband Zenon, Tina and husband Wayne, grandchildren Cassandra, Jordan, Tama- ra, Jesse and Andrea, and all his dear friends at Westwood Manor. Please join the family at the McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Old Kingston Road, Pickering Village (Ajax) 905-428-8488 from 1-3 p.m. Sunday March 18, 2007. The Funeral Ser- vice will follow in the Chapel at 3:00 p.m. A special thank you to Dr. Donaghue and all the nurses on 4 East for their support at the Ajax Pickering Hospital (Rouge Valley Health Centre). In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Rouge Valley Health Systems - Ajax Pickering Hospital in memo- ry of Fred. A book of Condolence may be signed at www.mceachnie-funeral.ca "Hey Dad - Whatever!!" WOODROFFE, John Unexpectedly and tragically while vacationing in Barbados with Frances and Jazz on Wednesday March 7, 2007. Cherished husband and best friend to Frances. Proud father of his only son Jazz. Son of Eleanor Woodroffe and Wes Hall. Will be sadly missed by his family and friends and all who knew him. The family will receive friends at the McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Old Kingston Road, Pickering Village (Ajax) 905-428-8488 from 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Fr iday March 16, 2007. Prayers will be held at St. Isaac Jogues Church 1148 Finch Ave. (Finch Ave.and Liverpool Rd.) Pickering on Saturday March 17, 2007 at 11:30 a.m. Interment Erskine Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to Sick Chil- dren's Hospital would be appreciated by the family. A Book of Condolence may be signed at www.mceachnie-funeral.ca ZAICHKOWSKI, Valerie Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Saturday March 10, 2007 at the age of 65. Devoted wife of the late John Zaich- kowski. Beloved mother to Bill (Joan), Cheryl (Lar- ry Williamson), Donna (Jay Voscek), Terry (Mike Marcoux), John (Babette). Proud grandmother to Shane, Eli, Marissa, John, Ryan, Kyle, Eric, Da- nielle, Tyler and great grandmother to Alexander and Nathan. Dear sister to Ronald (Luci) Jobin. Fondly remembered by nephew Matthew and niece Michelle. Will be sadly missed by all who knew her. The family will receive friends at the McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Old Kingston road, Pickering Village (Ajax) 905-428-8484 from 12-1 p.m. on Saturday March 24, 2007. Memorial service to follow at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel. Crema- tion. Donations to the Diabetes Society would be greatly appreciated. A Book of Condolence may be signed at www.mceachnie-funeral.ca Remembering OurRemembering Our Loved OnesLoved Ones Easter TributesEaster Tributes Did You Know... that if you place your Easter Tr ibute with a colour (or black & white) photo, your tribute will automatically appear on our milestonesdurhamregion.com website. For further information please call our Classifi ed Sales Representative 905-683-0707 Publishing on SundayPublishing on Sunday April 8, 2007April 8, 2007 NE033F207 ©2007. Sears Canada Inc. 0% scratch saveweekend 2010 OR Collect Points** financing ’til January When you use your Sears Card or Sears® MasterCard®on all furniture†, sleep sets and major appliances, you can choose… save 10%, 15%, 20%, 25%or 50%orsave $20, $40, $60, $80 or $100 on your purchase, depending on your scratch card on the purchase of almost all regular, all sale and all already-reduced clearance-priced merchandise throughout the store. Some exclusions apply. Minimum $200 purchase required for some items. See this weekend flyer or participating stores for details. Offer valid at all Sears Stores. Scratch card offer valid only on Saturday, March 17 and Sunday, March 18, where open. While quantities last. Odds of saving in each category: 1 chance in 100 to get the largest discount, 2 chances in 100 to get the second largest discount, 2 chances in 100 to get the third largest discount, 10 chances in 100 to get the fourth largest discount, 85 chances in 100 to get the fifth largest discount. or you could scratch and win a Toshiba ®20" LCD TV Approximate retail value 529.99 ea. No purchase is necessary to obtain a scratch card or win a prize. Scratch card is void unless scratched by a Sales Associate. Scratch card valid only on Saturday, March 17 & Sunday, March 18, 2007, where open. Scratch cards available while quantities last. Odds of winning are 1 in 5,000. Skill-testing question required. Contest is open to Canadian residents who are age of majority or older in province or territory in which they reside. Sears Associates not eligible. Complete Rules and Regulations in store Almost All furniture†and sleep setson sale! Excludes all Sears ‘Value’ Programs with prices ending in .97 and Special Purchases Plus, it’s ourSEARS-O-PEDIC®/MD sale! FREE DELIVERY Receive FREE delivery based on Bronze or Silver Delivery Service when you purchase a sleep set over $500***on your Sears Card or Sears MasterCard ***Before taxes. On approved credit. Some restrictions apply. Excludes Catalogue and website purchases, clearance and Special Purchase items. Ask for details. Offer guaranteed until Sun., Apr. 1, 2007, where open • Choose from over 800 styles • Choose your bonus when you purchase a SEARS-O-PEDIC sleep set All National Brand Major Applianceson sale! when you choose Silver or Gold Delivery Service on any major appliance purchase over $1000* *Before taxes. On approved credit. Offer valid on purchases made between Mar. 16 and Apr. 1, 2007 from any Sears Retail, Sears Home, Sears Dealer, Sears Mattress and Appliance store, Catalogue or website. Excludes central vacuums. Mail-in rebate form and details in store • Over 1600 appliances on sale this weekend • Come see the NEW Kenmore EliteTM/MC ‘HE5T’ laundry team in 5 colours Plus, it’s Kenmore®/MD Days! DELIVERY REBATE$50 Use your Sears Card or Sears® MasterCard®and receive a Sale prices in effect Sat., March 17 and Sun, March 18, 2007, while quantities last SAT. & SUN. ONLY March 17 & 18, 2007 Pay in 34 equal monthly installments, interest free, until January 2010. On approved credit when you use your Sears Card or Sears MasterCard. Minimum $200 purchase. $99 installment billing fee and all applicable taxes and charges are payable at time of purchase. When billed, any unpaid portion of your Sears Card or Sears MasterCard account balance will attract credit charges, commencing on the billing date for such unpaid portion. Excludes items in our Liquidation/Outlet stores. Ask for details. Payment options and plan details may be changed or discontinued at any time without notice. Ask about other payment options. Unless otherwise stated, optional financing programs do not qualify for Sears Club™ Points or Colours®Points. **Purchases made on the Sears Card will receive Sears Club Points and purchases made on the Sears MasterCard will receive Colours Points when finance option is not chosen. Sears Club Points do not apply to taxes, delivery or protection agreement charges. †D/601 Furniture Shop; excludes baby and patio furniture PICKERING TOWN CENTRE • 905-420-8000 durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 32 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, March 16, 2007 PICKERING MITSUBISHI 2059 BAYLY ST. E. PICKERING • 905-683-5722 www.pickeringmitsubishi.com MOTORS Go far 2006 & 2007’S @ 84 months, 8.5% fi n., 2005 @ 72 months 8.55% fi n., 2003 @ 60 months fi n. O.A.C. Includes tax, plus admin & licence biweekly. Note: Some vehicles previous daily rentals, see dealer for complete details. IS RIGHT HERE! $$0 DOWN PAYMENT EVENT THESE DEALS THESE DEALS ARE HOT!!ARE HOT!! COME ON DOWN!! 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AWD - ONLY 19,000 KMS 2006 ENDEAVOR $239BI-WEEKLY CLOTH, LOADED, V6, AUTO, LS AWD - 2 TO CHOOSE FROM 2006 MAZDA PICK-UP $147BI-WEEKLY 19,400 KMS 2006 HYUNDAI ACCENT $122BI-WEEKLY 2006 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER $206BI-WEEKLY AUTO, AC, KEY- LESS, PW, PL, TILT, CRUISE AWD - 5 TO CHOOSE FROM 2005 GR. CHEROKEE LAREDO $248BI-WEEKLY V8, 4 WD, CLOTH, LOADED 1LEF T ! TOO NEW FOR P I C T U R E ! ! TOO NEW FOR P I C T U R E ! ! 2005 JEEP LIBERTY $229BI-WEEKLY 2LEF T ! JUST ARRIVED! 2007 OUTLANDERS SEVERAL TO CHOOSE FROM TOO NEW FOR P I C T U R E ! ! not exactly as shown THE NEWS ADVERTISER, March 16, 2007 PAGE 33 A/Pdurhamregion.com *Lease offer available on new 2007 Infiniti G35x(G4XG77 AA00), 5.90% Lease rate on 36 month term. Monthly payment is $498 with $6,400 down payment, $77 PPSA, and first monthly payment due at lease inception. Security deposit waived. Lease based on a maximum of 24,000 km per year with excess charged at $0.15/km ($0.10/km if arranged at lease inception). Total lease obligation is $24,328. Freight and PDE of $1,630, license, insurance, registration fees and taxes are extra. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Offer is available O.A.C. through Infiniti Financial services for a limited time, may change without notice and cannot be combined with any other offers. See your nearest Infiniti dealership for more information. ✝Available in certain option packages. See your Infiniti Dealership for details. 1871 McCowan Road at Sheppard, Scarborough 416-291-1188 2005 Thank You Toronto - OR - Use your lease to get a 40% or better return, on up to 10 times the amount of your lease payment, guaranteed!!! See one of our Infiniti Experts for more details. Thank You for Your Votes! durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 34 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, March 16, 2007 PICKERING SUPERSTORE T OYOTA WE ARE HERE HWY. 2 WHITESBROCKWESTNEYHARWOODSALEM401 Wayne Turner General Manager Richard Behnke Gen Sales Manager Peter Kowal Asst Sales Manager James Cho Sales Consultant Clive Harrison Sales Consultant John Lee Sales Consultant Alan Zheng Sales Consultant Paul Ostinelli Sales Consultant Sam Esaad Sales Consultant Blair Stewart Business Manager Martin Aide Business Manager TheThe BigBig StoreStore RightRight BesideBeside thethe 401401 Leo Chan Sales Consultant Gary Abraham Sales Consultant 557 Kingston Rd., Pickering 905-420-9000 www.pickering.toyota.caPICKERINGPICKERING Real people selling great cars. THE NEWS ADVERTISER, March 16, 2007 PAGE 35 A/Pdurhamregion.com WE WANT YOUR TRADE - ALL MAKES - ALL MODELS - ALL YEARS!WE WANT YOUR TRADE - ALL MAKES - ALL MODELS - ALL YEARS! OVER 150 USED VEHICLES TO CHOOSE FROM! • PEACE OF MIND WITH DAIMLERCHRYSLER CANADA INC. BACKED WARRANTY • ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE • QUALITY RECONDITIONING • NATIONWIDE SERVICE *All used vehicles are bi-weekly payments plus taxes. **2002 are fi nanced over 60 months. 2003-2004 are fi nanced over 72 months. 2005-2006 are fi nanced over 84 months. 2007 are fi nanced over 96 months. Terms are 60-72-84-96. Example: $20,000 fi nanced over 72 months @ 8.99% = $162 bi-weekly. Cost of borrowing $5293.83. OAC. All new vehicles are plus air, freight and gas tax. Stock # P8818, P8832, P8903, P8908, P8729, V8655, V8866, V8893, V8952, P8816, V9933, P8837 are former daily rental buybacks. †Interest rate may vary with credit severity. Purchase prices are plus licence, GST, PST, admin., etch-guard, PDE. Some vehicles may not be exactly as shown. Sale prices valid on date of publication only. 19 HARWOOD AVE. AJAX (NORTH OF 401)905-683-5358 << SALES HOTLINE www.villagechrysler.ca 401 VILLAGE CHRYSLER CHRYSLER • DODGE • JEEP “Thinking like a customer” SALES HOURS: Mon.-Thurs. 9-9 Fri.& Sat. 9-6 SERVICE OPEN ‘TIL MIDNIGHT Chrysler Employees & Affi liated Employees & Suppliers discounts. BAD CREDIT? NO CREDIT? CALL DEREK 1-888-565-0555 VILLAGE CHRYSLER • DODGE • JEEPVILLAGE CHRYSLER • DODGE • JEEP CASH DOWNPRICED TO SELL QUICK!!PRICED TO SELL QUICK!! $185 bi-wk/84 $23,985 2005 DODGE RAM 1500 SLT 4X4 LONG BOX, HEMI, CAP $109 bi-wk/84 $13,895 2006 SEBRING TOURING Stk#P8816 23,000 KMS, RIMS $133 bi-wk/84 $16,985 2006 DODGE MAGNUM Stk#P8908 KEYLESS, LOADED, LOW KM $169 bi-wk/84 $21,985 2006 DODGE DAKOTA 4X4 CLUB CAB Stk#P8720 AUTO, AIR, ONLY 3,000 KM $149 bi-wk/84 $19,485 2006 JEEP LIBERTY SPORT Stk#V8865 AUTO, AIR, V6, 210HP $142 bi-wk/84 $17,985 2006 NISSAN ALTIMA Stk#V8853 LOADED, LOW KMS. $199 bi-wk/84 $25,985 2006 CHRYSLER PACIFICA TOURING Stk#P8832 LOADED, LUXURY, ONLY 16,000 KMS LEATHER $0 CASH DOWN - JUST SIGN AND DRIVE! $$00 $26,985 2006 DODGE DURANGO SLT 4X4 ONLY 22 KMS. Stk#P8837 $208 bi-wk/84 $156 bi-wk/84 $19,985 2006 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN DVD, STOW N’ GO, Stk#P8818 $104 bi-wk/84 $12,985 2006 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER ONLY 34,000 KMS. Stk#P8903 $142 bi-wk/96 $19,985 2007 DODGE CALIBER R/T LEATHER, SUNROOF, ONLY 7,000 KMS. Stk#C8202A $189 bi-wk/84 $22,985 2006 VOLKWAGON JETTA TDi LEATHER, SUNROOF Stk#P8838A Stk#P8729 WE OFFER SAME DAY DELIVERY! NO CHARGE DELIVERY ANYWHERE IN THE PROVINCE! $78 bi-wk/72 $8,395 2003 DODGE SX 2.0 RT SUNROOF, ONLY 60,000 KMS Stk#P8927 APPRAISE YOUR TRADE IN UNDER 10 MINUTES! $257 bi-wk/96 $36,985 2007 CHRYSLER 300C Stk#P8924 NAVIGATION, SUNROOF, ONLY 7,000 KMS. DVD HEMI $19,985 2006 CHRYSLER 300 TOURING LEATHER, LUXURY Stk#V8893 $156 bi-wk/84 $132 bi-wk/72 $14,985 2003 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN ONLY 27,000 KMS. Stk#V8877 $89 bi-wk/72 $9,985 2004 CHRYSLER INTREPID ONLY 64,000 KMS. Stk#T7781A $82 bi-wk/72 $8,985 2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING Stk#V8655 V6, AUTO, AIR, CD 2003 DODGE CARAVAN Stk#TA8263A LOADED LOW KMS. $91 bi-wk/72 $9,985 $209 bi-wk/96 $29,985 2007 DODGE RAM QUAD CAB SLT 4X4 HEMI, MDS, 20” CHROME Stk#V8952 $5,985 1998 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GTP CASH PRICE LEATHER, LOADED, LOW KMS. $21,985 2006 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE ONLY 6,000 KMS $169 bi-wk/84 Stk#P8729 $111 bi-wk/84 $13,985 2005 DODGE CARAVAN ONLY 44,000 KMS. Stk#TT862A $169 bi-wk/84 $21,485 2005 CHRYSLER 300C VERY LOW KMS., SUNROOF Stk#V8930 HEMI ONLY 24,000 KMS durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 36 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, March 16, 2007