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All central staff behind a desk have been directed to schools to help where needed, be it through cleaning toi- lets or helping students with special needs, said Ajax Trustee Marilyn Crawford, the board’s chairwoman. Principals and vice-principals are carrying the brunt of the additional work, she said. Trustee Crawford said they’ll be assessing each school each day and making a decision by 4 p.m. if they’ll stay open. A school could be closed because of workload, the sheer size of a school for maintenance, and the Low-income earners big winners By Izabela Jaroszynski ijaroszynski@durhamregion.com TORONTO — With money for low-income families and relief for small business owners, Greg Sorbara brought down a budget that is balanced just in time for the 2007 election race. “We had a plan, we stuck to the plan and we’ve been successful,” the provincial finance minister said. In his last budget before the upcoming October provincial election, Mr. Sorbara said the policies contained within it are a completion of the mandate given to the government four years ago. Following on the heels of Monday’s federal budget that contained billions of dollars in new spending and tax cuts aimed mainly at working families, Mr. Sorbara announced a number of initiatives that will go to assist Ontario’s low-income earners and children living in poverty. The biggest initiative is a $2.1- billion child benefits package for low-income families that will essentially bring an end to the controversial clawback of the Na- tional Child Tax Benefit over five years. The program is designed to help the 1.3 million children in low-income families by provid- ing a supplement for children under the age of 18. In addition, low-income earn- ers will also see a two per cent hike in social assistance and an increase to minimum wage, which will reach $10.25 an hour in 2010. NDP leader Howard Hampton, who has long campaigned for an immediate increase to minimum Ontario budget sets tone for fall election Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo A striking CUPE worker with the Durham District School Board has a slight umbrella malfunction as she walks the picket line in the rain Thursday at Ajax High School.✦ See Parent, Page 7 For more on this story ✦ See UOIT, Page 4 Oshawa 800 Taunton Rd. W. 905-434-7727 Everything you ever wanted to know about Pools & Spas Show Hours Thurs. to Sat. 10 am - 8 pm Sunday 10 am - 6 pm 4 DAYS ONLY! 4 DAYS ONLY! 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The discovery of the man’s body -- he was sprawled in the driveway, clad in pants and socks; a shirt and un- dershirt were found nearby -- presented a mystery to police as Mr. Partap had no known connection to the area. Police are saying now the area in which the body was dumped -- just across the municipal border from Toronto -- was chosen at random. Mr. Partap’s white 1999 Dodge Caravan was found abandoned in Toronto sev- eral days after his death. “Our investigators did an awesome job,” said Durham police Sergeant Paul Mc- Curbin. “It was one of those difficult cases. “A pparently forensics was very useful in bringing this matter to a conclusion.” Charged with second-de- gree murder is Fitzroy Junior Williams, 27, of Toronto. He was arrested by Durham cops while being held in a Toronto- area jail. “He’s in custody on another matter unrelated to this one,” Sgt. McCurbin said. 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John Tory, leader of the Progressive Conservative party, said he is disap- pointed with the budget and called it a “political spending buffet.” “Dalton McGuinty has increased annual spend- ing by more than $22.4 bil- lion since he was elected,” Mr. Tory said. “That’s an additional $4,500 for every household in Ontario.” Despite the spending, he says average Ontarians don’t see the results in health care, education or the economy. The government was also criticized for not get- ting rid of the Health Pre- mium despite posting a surplus this year and pro- jecting a surplus in years to come. The budget does, however, address an issue Ontario homeowners have long complained about: prop- erty assessments. “Taxpayers and mu- nicipalities have told us they want a property as- sessment system this is predictable and fair,” Mr. Sorbara said. “In this bud- get we introduce a better property assessment sys- tem based on a four-year cycle.” Under the plan, any in- creases in value resulting from a reassessment will be phased in over four years, but reassessment decreases would apply im- mediately. For business owners, a relief is coming in the form of a reduction to the Busi- ness Education Tax. “Over the course of seven years, we will reduce Busi- ness Education Tax rates in all municipalities where rates are higher than 1.6 per cent. In other words, most municipalities in On- tario,” Mr. Sorbara said. Once implemented fully, the measure will benefit more than 500,000 busi- nesses in the province and will have reduced the tax by $540 million. “That’s a significant sav- ing, especially for small- and medium-sized busi- nesses,” Mr. Sorbara said. But Mr. Tory called the measures contained in the budget “attempted vote buying” and he reiterated a point that is sure to be- come an election theme: “I see the scandalous waste of taxpayers’ money,” he said. “I remember the broken promises.” Durham/York Residual Waste Study www.durhamyorkwaste.ca You have the power to turn household garbage into electricity. Unemployed? Need assistance? For information regarding free services call Durham Region Employment Counselling Services Pickering: 905-420-6440 “Employment Ontario programs are funded in part by the Government of Canada.” WE HAVE MOVED New Location, NOW OPEN! 1099 Kingston Rd. Suite #240, Pickering Drop by, We are here to help! The time is Now! Now! 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This will enable more small- and medium-sized manu- facturers to participate. ✦ UOIT from page 1 Just one more way to get your news thanks to the NEWS ADVERTISER newsdurhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, March 23, 2007 PAGE 5 A/Pdurhamregion.com EDITORIAL LETTER TO THE EDITOR CUPE support appreciated To the editor: I wish to thank CAW Local 1090 for its generous dona- tion of sponsorship money for my trip to Europe to attend the ceremonies at the 90th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge. Students from all over the world will be making the trip in April of this year. Each of us will represent a fallen Ca- nadian soldier. CAW Local 1090 has always been supportive of com- munity events and with sponsorships wherever there is a need. Thank you CAW Local 1090. 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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 23, 2007 durhamregion.com The clothesline of democracy Spend money now, get elected later Province back in the black after four years of deficits It certainly came as no surprise that Finance Minister Greg Sorbara’s provincial budget, delivered six months before the next election, was full of feel-good news. Mr. Sorbara, much like his federal counterpart Jim Flaherty earlier this week, had something for everyone in his bag of goodies. Among the highlights was the announcement the Prov- ince is finally back in surplus after steady deficits over the past four years. The finance minister, not surprisingly, found enough tax revenues to proclaim a modest $310 million surplus, after the Liberals took power in 2003 saddled with a multi-billion-dollar deficit. The budget offers much for low-income Ontarians who are often largely ignored by governments. Mr. Sorbara said Ontario’s minimum wage, which was below $7 per hour a few years ago, will climb to $10.25 an hour by 2010. That’s a sig- nificant jump in a relatively short time frame and eliminates some of the inequities the working poor have suffered over the years. It also allows businesses time to prepare for the mandatory wage increases. There is also a $2.1-billion benefits package for low-in- come families. It eliminates the long-standing clawback of federal benefits to needy Ontario parents and their children. Social assistance rates, cut dramatically in the mid-1990s, will jump two per cent this coming fall. There are millions of dollars dedicated as well to affordable housing and housing allowances. There will be some 1,200 elementary teachers hired and the post-secondary education and training sector will get a $390 million increase. Locally, the budget promises $3 million to the University of Ontario Institute of Technology for hydrogen technology research, $400,000 to the Durham Strategic Energy Alliance and follows up on commitments made by Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Premier Dalton McGuinty several weeks ago: $2.5 million from the Province for a Durham Region Transit Study, matched by the Province and $55 million to widen Hwy. 7 in Durham. The budget spreads the spending around, takes advantage of a healthy robust economy and sets the stage for a tough fight this fall. John Tory has already said he sees this budget as a “political spending buffet.” No doubt he’ll offer more tax cuts than the Liberals have. This budget will be on the line when voters head to the polls in October. Pickering councillor wants to promote clothesline use A t Monday night’s council meet- ing, Ward 2 City Councillor Doug Dickerson suggested an initiative for the City of Pickering: “The use of Mother Nature and sunshine to reduce energy costs.” You got it: out with the dryers and in with the clotheslines. Coun. Dickerson brought up the idea because he wanted the clerk to make sure there are no bylaws prohib- iting the use of clotheslines in Pick- ering. Luckily, this city is a model of clothesline democracy, and you can hang your clothes wherever or when- ever you want. However, some municipalities and subdivisions actually ban clotheslines. For example, in some subdivisions in London, Ont., clotheslines are banned due to unsightly items, such as linge- rie. What’s next: boarding up lingerie stores at the mall? Who would have thought that some- thing that your grandmother and prob- ably her grandmother’s grandmother’s grandmother have been doing for cen- turies is not allowed in certain munici- palities or subdivisions? In a small poll around the office, some interesting opinions arose. One person was afraid that a bird might poop on his wardrobe. Others think it’s great and have been hanging clothes for years. There are some positives and nega- tives to this energy-saving method. Ye s, drying clothes naturally is more energy efficient. But what about the sun bleaching out dark or bright co- lours? Or what about towels getting hard? One supporter of the clothesline sug- gested ironing clothes to soften them up. Others fluff up clothes in the dryer for a few minutes. Simple solutions. But really, this small exercise of hanging clothes is like many other low-cost or no-cost ways to conserve energy. It’s a simple job and if you live in Pickering, there is no excuse to ignore it. Think of the benefits: you’ll save money, your clothes can last lon- ger and you won’t have to worry about finding your clothes in a heap on top of the dryer if you’re late retrieving them in your apartment laundry room. Pickering seems supportive of en- vironmental sustainability these days. The City recently launched an envi- ronmental awareness website, and also joined Durham Sustain Ability in a program aimed to conserve energy in small ways. Since Pickering is free- thinking in respect to clotheslines, why not add Coun. Dickerson’s idea to the list? Kristen Calis’s column ap- pears every third Friday. E-mail ehatfield@durhamregion.com. Kristen Calis staff writer By Crystal Crimi ccrimi@durhamregion.com DURHAM — Only hours after Dur- ham public school support staff went on strike, things were already getting messy for pickets blocking the paths of vehicles. About 2,100 members of the secre- tarial, custodial and maintenance, and educational assistant worker groups, represented by the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), went on a legal strike on Wednesday, March 21, after talks with the school board broke down. Ajax Trustee Marilyn Crawford, the Durham District School Board’s chairwoman, said CUPE rejected its offer to go to arbitration. “Talks broke off last night close to the strike deadline,” said James Chai, CUPE’s communication representa- tive, while standing in the driveway of the board’s Whitby headquarters near Ta unton Road and Anderson Street on We dnesday. As part of their strike action, CUPE members were stopping vehicles at the picket line for three minutes, but the delay proved too much for some. As Mr. Chai was talking, a yellow Aveo tried to run the line, leaving one woman ap- parently struck in the hip and the car’s window broken. “He drove right at them; he had to jump out of the way,” said a CUPE bystander. “All we ask is three min- utes,” said witness Dan Mills, a chief custodian at Gertrude Colpus and T.R. McEwen public schools in Oshawa. Greg Blaby, a Pickering High School custodian who witnessed the event, said a couple of pickets were hit in the knees earlier Wednesday morning. He said they’ll probably keep more pickets up front to prevent cars from trying to run through. “We don’t want to be out here; we’re just asking for a bit of support,” said Mr. Blaby. While talking, he waved through a day-care vehicle without delay. “They’re dealing with little kids, no need to hold them up,” said Mr. Blaby. “Our issue isn’t with the public,” said Mr. Mills, and added they’re just trying to make them aware of the funding problems. “Our big issue is wages... and workload issues. I’m a chief cus- todian at twin buildings... we’ve been short staff since October.” Some of the unresolved issues in- clude staffing, monetary issues, job se- curity and the threat of contract work- ers. “I think they’re going to take us a bit more seriously now in a pretty fast manner,” said Mr. Blaby. According to the board, in accor- dance with the provincial framework, CUPE is being offered two per cent retroactive to April 1, 2006, followed by an additional two per cent on April 1, 2007, one per cent on Oct. 1, 2007, 1.8 per cent on April 1, 2008, and 1.4 per cent on Oct. 1, 2008. 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She said she’ll have to take time off work to stay home, although her older daughter was home Wednesday to watch her younger sibling. Ms. McPhail said there are 10 special needs students in her daughter’s class, which has three educa- tional assistants and one teacher. “Some of these kids have behaviour problems; one teacher can’t handle 10 kids with special needs,” said Ms. McPhail. 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Mr. Abdali said the gunman repeat- ed the order after he told him he didn’t have a key for the safe. “It was stainless steel -- silver co- loured,” the witness said when asked by prosecutor Heather Bayley to de- scribe the gun. In her opening address to jurors Tuesday, Ms. Bayley said Mr. Robin- son, of Brampton, was the driver of a car stopped by Durham police minutes after the 2 a.m. robbery at the 7-11, at the intersection of Harwood Avenue and Rossland Road. Police arrested Mr. Robinson and two youths in the car and also seized cash, lottery tickets, cigarettes and a box of pennies stolen during the robbery. Officers also found bandanas, black hooded sweatshirts and a handgun in the car, Ms. Bayley said. Mr. Robinson faces seven charges including two counts of armed robbery and various weapons offences. At the start of his trial Tuesday, Mr. Robinson pleaded guilty to wearing a disguise and possession of property obtained by crime, but not guilty to weapons of- fences. 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The heists occurred between Sep- tember of 2006 and the beginning of February this year and saw a large quantity of cash, cigarettes, televisions and computers stolen, police said. In all 129 charges have been laid against Shawn Isaac Daigle, 29, of no fixed address, and 18-year-old Myles Parker Daigle of Echo Point Court in Pickering. Charges against the two men include more than 120 charges of break enter and theft, as well as break and enter with intent and wearing a disguise. Tw o face dozens of charges for rash of break-ins AJAX — It was a lot of dough. For every heart-shaped pizza and paper heart sold in February, Boston Pizza donated $1 to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada, raising more than $450,000. 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Officially called the Vehicle Efficiency Incentive, the program is two-fold: The VEI will give purchasers of new fuel-efficient vehicles a re- bate of up to $2,000. This includes hybrid cars that run on combined fuel-electric technology and alter- native fuel vehicles that run on biodiesel. However, consumers on the other side of the spectrum -- those who chose to buy fuel-inefficient vehicles like large Sports Utility Vehicles -- will pay a penalty of up to $4,000. “Our plan is a win-win- win for Ca- nadians and Canada,” Mr. Flaherty said on Wednesday. “Canadians get a rebate when they purchase a fuel- efficient vehicle, they reduce their fuel costs and we all get a cleaner environment.” But critics say the levy on big- ger vehicles -- many of which are produced by the Big Three auto manufacturers -- will further dev- astate an already weak Ontario auto sector. “I’m not sure the timing is right for such an initiative,” said Den- nis DesRosiers, an auto industry analyst. “We know for a fact that the auto sector is in a very delicate position as we speak. GM, Ford and DaimlerChrysler are address- ing very difficult issues and it is still not clear whether they will all even survive.” Mr. DesRosiers says an initiative that essentially penalizes the Big Three automakers at such a vul- nerable time can be devastating. “Why not give them another couple of years to get on top of their other issues before penaliz- ing them with a new tax,” he asks. “Do you want them to invest in Canada or not?” Buzz Hargrove is also confused by the intention of the initiative. In a letter to Stephen Harper, the president of the Canadian Auto Workers union called the policy outrageous. “To introduce an incentive pro- gram that rewards imports with- out requiring foreign producers to make commitments here, is outra- geous,” Mr. Hargrove wrote. “Your government’s incentive program will encourage consumers to buy imports from Asia at the expense of our manufacturers and the jobs of our members.” But Ms. Faith says the initiative might actually increase the sale of Oshawa built vehicles. “While it is still early to predict consumer reaction, we may actu- ally see a slight increase in de- mand in Canada for the Impala with E85,” she said. The Chevrolet Impala and the Monte Carlo -- both equipped with E85 Flex Fuel -- qualify for a $1,000 rebate under the VEI. None of the cars or trucks coming off of the assembly lines in Oshawa will be taxed under the green levy, she added. 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Unveiled by Finance Minister Jim Flaherty on Monday, the bud- get doesn’t hold many surprises for Durham’s agricultural industry. Included in the budget is $1 billion in direct assistance to farmers -- money that was announced earlier in March. The funding is split in two ways. The first part of the money -- $400 million -- will go directly to farm- ers to help offset rising production costs they have experienced in the past four years. The remaining $600 million will be used to reform the current Canadian Agricultural Income Stabilization (CAIS) pro- gram. “Traditionally the farmers haven’t been happy with the CAIS program,” Ms. Werry said. “The government is going to look at revamping that stabilization pro- gram, which I think is important.” She says that the money will at least double the interest-free ad- vances available to farmers. Bev Oda, the MP for Durham, says that the $600 million will be used as the basis to build new sav- ings account system for farmers. “It’s not a total replacement of the CAIS program because you can’t just do that in one fell swoop,” she said. “But it is the first step.” Mr. Flaherty says he is confident the program will meet the approv- al of Durham farmers because it is designed to address the concerns they raised to him. But the federal finance minister says that there is more in his bud- get for farmers than just that $1 billion in direct aid. “This is sometimes not recog- nized, but the investment that we’ve committed of $2 billion in alternative renewable fuel will di- rectly affect agriculture because there we are talking about ethanol, of course, and biodiesel, which have a great demand for agricul- tural products in terms of the pro- duction of renewable energy,” he said. The commitment will inject the money into renewable fuel pro- duction over the next seven years and Mr. Flaherty says it will result in new jobs for the growing energy sector. Ms. Werry is hopeful that the money announced in the budget will bring benefit to local farmers, but for now she is taking a let’s- wait-and-see attitude. Going green not easy for auto sector: analyst Budget provides some relief for farmers SUDOKU Now online at 48 1 7 8 6 7 3 576 1 86 9 5 6 7 687 3 91 4 19 24 durhamregion.com 48 1 7 8 6 7 3 576 1 86 9 5 6 7 687 3 91 4 19 24 ✦ Federal budget news For more on this story Introducing the OneTouch®Ultra®2 Blood Glucose Meter. If you love food (and who doesn’t?), diabetes doesn’t have to get in your way. The new OneTouch®Ultra®2 Meter helps you see which food and portion choices work to keep your glucose in your target range. You also get a DVD and booklet called SimpleSteps™ Diabetes and Food with your meter. 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Residents live surrounded by garbage, inhale the smell of burn- ing garbage and often build their tiny houses from whatever scraps of metal and debris can be pieced together. But, as two local students recently learned, that doesn’t stop the people of Riverton from find- ing beauty around them and being proud of the place they call home. “Even though they were liter- ally living on a landfill, people would come out every morning and sweep the dirt in front of their house or store, it was amazing to see,” said Markie Warren, a 21- year-old Oshawa resident who re- cently returned from a two-week trip to the impoverished city. “They have so much pride.” Ms. Warren and Ajax student, Leigh-Ann Harper, 22, travelled to Kingston, Jamaica, from Feb. 25 to March 11, with Students Crossing Borders (SCB), a small organiza- tion that takes students to Jamaica twice a year to help build houses, bring teaching resources to local schools and reach out to the coun- try’s most vulnerable residents. The local women, who are both recent graduates of the photojour- nalism program at Loyalist Col- lege, decided to do even more than that, by putting 30 disposable cameras in the hands of Riverton’s youngest residents and asking them to capture the city through their eyes. “Things we take for granted, like being able to scribble our thoughts on a piece of paper, they don’t have,” said Ms. Harper. “This was a form of self-expression for them. With a camera, anyone can be an artist, instantly.” Ms. Harper and Ms. Warren plan to choose the best photos and turn them into a calendar, which they hope to sell to raise funds for SCB and its future projects, which in- clude building a new school in Riverton. To get the project off the ground, the women are asking the community to donate printing, binding and design resources to create the calendars. For more information or to do- nate to the project, e-mail helpthe children07@hotmail.com. Local students bring photography to impoverished city Staffing a major issue By Jennifer Stone jstone@durhamregion.com DURHAM — Kathy Segal knows she’s one of the lucky ones. After all, she, unlike many of the almost 50 others -- in- cluding five children -- who found emergency shelter at the YWCA’s Adelaide House emergency hostel over the last few days, has a place to go when the program temporarily closes its doors April 1. Staffing was the major issue leading to the decision to temporarily cease the program, which can house up to about 80 women and children, said Eva Martin Blythe, YWCA Durham’s ex- ecutive director. “I want to take everybody with me,” Ms. Segal, who has a home lined up for herself, said with a sad smile, just hours after getting the news from shelter staff that the facility would have to close down for between eight and 12 weeks. But, she’s realistic. “I’m also on a drug program try- ing to keep myself together, too, so I have to just think about me right now.” It won’t be easy for many of the residents, she said. “Now, what’s going to happen to the girls, espe- cially the young girls? That’s who I worry about,” said Ms. Segal, who provides a sneak peek into what’s likely to happen, at least for some. “I’ll tell you what’s going to happen; I know exactly,” said Ms. Segal, fresh from an incarceration of her own. “They’re going to get out on the streets and they’re going to start prostituting ... There are some innocent ones still here ... They’ll have no- where to live, they’ll have men sucking them in, and leading them astray. That’s what’s going to happen. “So, we’re losing a lot of innocent girls. They’re going to go bad,” she said. “That happened to me, so I know how it goes.” Te mporarily closing the emergency hostel was not an easy decision, but it was necessary, said Ms. Martin Blythe. “The underlying factor in all of this is funding,” she said. “The symptoms that have brought us to this place are definitely with staffing.” The problem, she said, is there has, of late, been an exodus of staff who have moved on to work “for or- ganizations that are able to pay significant higher sala- ries” than the YWCA. That’s left current staff working “mega overtime hours, and they’re just burned out,” said Ms. Mar- tin Blythe. “There are times in ev- erybody’s life when you just say, ‘I need to stop,’” said Ms. Martin Blythe. This, she said, is one of those times. The closure will give the YWCA a chance to hire and train additional staff, develop new training programs, and look at poli- cies and procedures. She shared the news with shelter staff on Tuesday, then, with the current resi- dents on Wednesday. The approximately 13 staffers will be laid off dur- ing the closure, expected to last anywhere from eight to 12 weeks. Representatives from the YWCA are working with staff from Durham Region Social Services, the John Howard Society, Housing Help Dur- ham and other agencies to find alternative housing and support for the current resi- dents. “This is a terrible situa- tion, once again highlight- ing the inadequacy of pro- vincial funding for much needed local community services,” said Durham Re- gional Chairman Roger An- derson in a news release. “Regional staff will do ev- erything possible to assist YWCA Durham at this dif- ficult time, but the key lies with the Province of Ontario to increase emergency hos- tel per diem funding.” A drop-in area, staffed with workers from an array of agencies, has been hastily put together in the 1 Mc- Grigor Street gym, to help the women currently living in the shelter to find new digs. The Region is helping out in an array of ways. For ex- ample, employees from the Housing Services Division are approaching potential landlords and will make re- ferrals as alternate accom- modation is located. Staff of the Income Support Divi- sion of the Region will help ensure financial assistance for all eligible clients. The Region is also providing counselors and other sup- ports as needed. Durham Regional Po- lice are also preparing for potential fall-out from the shelter’s closure. They will respond to any law and order issues relating to the closure, said Inspector Dave Wilson. “Is there a potential we’ll become involved? Certain- ly. But it’s not 100 per cent because you can’t predict human behaviour,” he said. Police have already pledged to train shelter staff on dealing with problems that may arise with former residents, some of whom may find themselves in dis- tress as a result of being dis- placed, Insp. Wilson said. “The potential’s there that something will happen,” he said. “Some of these people are those that struggle with day to day issues. While social services agencies are taking steps to find alternative lodging for Y residents, some may fall through the cracks and be- come desperate, Insp. Wil- son said. That could very well happen, agreed Ms. Segal and fellow hostel resident Lisa DiLella. “We need this place,” said Ms. DiLella. Many of the women con- sider it a safe haven, said Ms. Segal. “Maybe some people say this place is enabling our bad usage or whatever you want to call it, but if it wasn’t for this place, we would all be on the street and it would be way worse for us. 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OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK Tuesday to Saturday – 11:30 am to 11:00 pm Monday – Closed; Sunday – 12 noon to 10:30 pm Under New Management 9-1211 Kingston Road, Pickering • 905-250-7272 between Liverpool & Walnut Call in advance for take-out orders We provide catering and banquet services Neighbourhood Lunch Special Only $4.99 No Tax 11:30 am to 3:00 pm COME & EXPERIENCE! TANDOORI TIME We Serve Halal Food durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 16 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, March 23, 2007 Residents not happy with decision PICKERING — Nearly 20 Whitevale residents left City Hall on Monday night with less bounce in their steps than the previous meetings they at- tended. After much debate at the March 19 council meeting, council approved the heritage permit application to build a large home in Whitevale. The proposed 3,400-square-foot structure now requires a building permit, and then Cimas Con- struction Ltd. can build the home at 325 White- vale Rd. Dedicated residents of Whitevale have attended numerous meetings opposing the permit. One resident, Gordon Willson, continued to express his distaste for a large home in the hamlet, stating “the proposed structure is out of place.” But, the construction company’s solicitor, Mur- ray Pearson, said “we feel the house, when built, will enhance, not detract from, the community of Whitevale.” When Mr. Pearson admitted his client was plan- ning on simply building and selling the home, Ward 3 Regional Councillor Rick Johnson (current chairman of the heritage committee) expressed his feelings. “Do you not have any respect for what we have been trying to do here in Pickering?” he said. Wa rd 2 Regional Councillor Bill McLean said he thinks the house will fit in nicely once it’s built. The chuckles that followed from Whitevale resi- dents did not stop council from approving the application. Pickering gives thumbs up for new Whitevale home Sudoku durhamregion.comNOW ONLINE 48 1 7 8 6 7 3 576 1 86 9 5 6 7 687 3 91 4 19 24 Check it out at FRIDAY, MARCH 23 ROUGE HILL SENIORS: Join the Rouge Hill Senior’s Club for a game of euchre every Friday at 6:45 p.m. at the Petticoat Creek Community Centre, 470 Kingston Rd., in Pickering. All are welcome. For more information, call 905-420-4660, ext. 6302. ADDICTION: The Serenity Group 12-step recovery meet- ing 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 arranged with advance notice. Everyone wel- come. 905-428-9431 (Jim). MEDIATION PROGRAM: Durham Community Mediation Program hosts a three-day mediation skills training ses- sion on March 23, 24 and 25. It is presented by Community Justice Alternatives, 700 Finley Ave., Unit 4, Ajax. To register and for information about start times, contact Kay Juste at 905-683-8615, ext. 225 or kjuste@cjadurham.com. BINGO: For senior players at the Ajax Seniors Friendship Club every Friday at 7:30 p.m. in the St. Andrew’s Communi- ty Centre, 46 Exeter Dr., Ajax. For more information call Tom at 905-683-6565. SATURDAY. MARCH 24 POLICE ASSOCIATION: The To r onto police association male chorus performs at St. Timothy’s Presbyterian Church, 97 Burcher Rd., Ajax. The cost is $10. Refreshments will be served after the 7:30 p.m. performance. For more information contact Alice at 905-426-8683. CHARITY YOGA CLASSES: The Karma Yoga class is suit- able for all levels. Minimum donation of $5. All proceeds go to charity and/or fundrais- ing events. For the month of March the Power of 3 Yoga classes benefit Girls Inc. of Durham. The Power of 3 Yoga & Wholeness Studio is at 599 Liverpool Rd., Pickering. The program runs every Saturday from 1 to 2:15 p.m. 905-409 8861 (Suzanne Hennig). SUNDAY MARCH 25 OYSTER SUPPER: Green- wood United Church is having an oyster supper, with ham and scalloped potatoes and veggies are also served. Adult tickets are $12 and children’s tickets are $6. Advanced ticket orders required. 905- 683-8513. MONDAY, MARCH 26 JOB SEARCH JUMP START: The YMCA workshop gives you the life skills to make the right employment decision and remain employed while gaining a safety certificate. From 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the YMCA Youth Foyer, 1550 Kingston Rd., Suite 7, Pickering. 905-686-7060 to preregister. CRIBBAGE: Enjoy a game of cribbage for seniors with the Ajax Seniors Friendship Club every Monday at 1 p.m. in the St. Andrew’s Community Centre, 46 Exeter Dr. Ajax. Beginners welcome but should come earlier. For more infor- mation call Audrey at 905-426- 6265. TUESDAY, MARCH 27 TOASTMASTERS: Learn how to improve your public speak- ing abilities with the Pickering Powerhouse Toastmasters every Tuesday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The group meets at the Pickering Central Li- brary (Kingston and Glenanna roads). Guests are welcomed and encouraged to attend any meeting. From 6:15 to 8:15 p.m. meet Dale Goldhawk in the Library auditorium. Limited space. Refreshments served. For more information call Thomas at 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 Exeter Rd., Ajax. A presentation on old glasses that are thrown away and how they are re- cycled. Everyone welcome. 905-683-7799 (Louise), 905- 428-8711 (Shirley). AUTISM: The Autism Support Group in Pickering gets to- gether on the fourth Tuesday of every month and meets tonight at Dunbarton-Fairport United Church, 1066 Dunbar- ton Rd., at 7:30 p.m. Anyone with an interest in autism is welcome to attend. For more information call 1-866-495- 4680. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28 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 meet- ing is at 7 p.m. 905-420-3583 (Petra). ROUGE HILL SENIORS: The Rouge Hill Seniors’ Club plays darts every Wednesday at 10 a.m. and lawn bowling on Wednesdays at 1 p.m. The fun is at the Petticoat Creek Com- munity Centre, 470 Kingston Rd., in Pickering. All are wel- come. For more information, call 905-420-4660, ext. 6302. MOCK INTERVIEWS: The YMCA workshop is an oppor- tunity to practice your inter- view skills and get feedback. Each participant will experi- ence the interview process and find out what areas need improvement at the YMCA Youth Foyer, 1550 Kingston Rd., Suite 7, Pickering from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Call 905-686-7060 to preregister. DARTS: For seniors at the Ajax Seniors Friendship Club, every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. at the St. Andrew’s Com- munity Centre, 48 Exeter Dr., Ajax. Beginners welcome but should come earlier. For more information call Linda at 905- 426-2923. BINGO: For senior players at the Ajax Seniors Friendship Club every Wednesday at 1 p.m. in the St. Andrew’s Com- munity Centre, 46 Exeter Dr., Ajax. For more information on Wednesday games call Phyllis at 905-426-3421. MAC USERS EAST: The Macintosh Users East group meets at the Whitby Central Library (Room 1), 405 Dundas St. W. at 7 p.m. All welcome. E-mail mause@mac.com or visit www.mause.ca for more information. THURSDAY, MARCH 29 CAREER CRUISING: A ca- reer cruising workshop is held from 4-6 p.m. at the Durham Region Unemployed Help Centre, 1400 Bayly St., Unit 12. Preregistration is required. 905-420-4010. SEMINAR: A free introducto- ry seminar about the Mindful- ness-Based Stress Reduction technique is from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Centre for Mindful Therapies, 109 Old Kingston Rd. (Unit 14), Ajax. Call 905- 428-1404 to preregister. HEAR THE CHILDREN SING pickeringtowncentre.com PRELIMINARY ROUND Tuesday, March 27th to Thursday, March 29th from 10:00am - 2:30pm at Centre Court GRAND FINALE Saturday, April 14th from 11am - 4pm at Centre Court 12th Annual CHOIRS FESTIVAL NATIONALNATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEKVOLUNTEER WEEK APRIL 15 - 21, 2007APRIL 15 - 21, 2007 Is your organization assisted by volunteers? Show you appreciate your hardworking volunteers! On Wednesday April 11, 2007, The Ajax Pickering News Advertiser is printing a special feature for volunteers. To involve your organization contact Michael Briggs at 905-683-5110 ext. 238 Email: mbriggs@durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, March 23, 2007 PAGE 17 A/Pdurhamregion.com Billboard MARCH 23, 2007 Durham residents donated goods for Katrina victims By Jennifer Stone jstone@durhamregion.com DURHAM — About a year-and-a-half ago, Dur- ham-based filmmaker Doug Raby and Bowman- ville trucker Peter Bruno hit the road together. This week, the pair travel together once again, as the film made during their 2005 journey to the Katrina-rav- aged Mississippi Gulf Coast to deliver much-needed supplies, donated here in Durham, is shown at the Hearts and Minds Film Fes- tival in Dover, Delaware. Mr. Bruno took two trips into the area in the wake of the hurricane, hauling trac- tor-trailer loads of goods collected by donors in Dur- ham Region. He was the first long-haul trucker to arrive at Camp Coast Care, a relief centre set up by the Episcopalian Diocese to help Katrina vic- tims. Mr. Raby joined Mr. Bruno on the second trip, filming a documentary called Long Haul - Big Hearts. The Dover festival is an “a ppropriate one for it to be shown at, because it’s about social responsibility, social issues,” said Mr. Raby. The film has “good bill- ing. We’re in the Saturday night prime time billing in this beautiful theatre,” he noted. The documentary is set to air this spring on Canada’s Vision TV. It deals both with the sec- ond trip and Mr. Bruno’s first pilgrimage into the storm-ravaged area. Mr. Bruno was the first long-haul trucker to arrive at Camp Coast Care, a relief centre set up by the Episco- palian Diocese to help Ka- trina victims. A year later, Mr. Raby re- turned to the area, to fol- low up on the results of the earlier missions. Mr. Bruno could not join him, due to illness, which has since kept him from returning to his career as a long-haul truck- er. For more information on the documentary, visit www.longhaulbighearts. com. 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Our 2007 Corporate Sponsor Partners Pick. Rec Complex Party Tyme PatioLanternDance Over 10,000 local youth depend on us. We depend on your generous support! A Summer Time Dance Held Indoors THIS SATURDAY NIGHT Tickets $25 Available at the door Support for this event provided by: Dancing, Great Raffles and Light Refreshm entsDancing, Gr eat Raffles and Light Refreshments March 24 8:00 pm SupportingSupportingFeaturingFeaturing To Order Call 905-428-1212 Local medical services, counselling, young parent support, and healthy programs for youth. Without judgement. It’s your life. We’re your Centre.Call 905-428-1212 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, March 23, 2007 PAGE 19 A/Pdurhamregion.com Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Sharing research notes DURHAM — The University of Ontario Institute of Technology played host to the 35th South- ern Ontario Undergraduate Student Chemistry Conference. Students from across Ontario got together to share research work. Here, UOIT fourth-year student Alexi Shkarupin explains his undergraduate project to fellow students. durhamregion.comP PAGE 20 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, March 23, 2007 Audience shown pipes and paraphernalia collected in Whitby By Crystal Crimi ccrimi@durhamregion.com DURHAM — From crack-mixed mari- juana to web cams controlled by hackers, parents got a lesson on what their kids can be exposed to during a safety presentation night. With its topics ‘Drugs, signs and symp- toms’ and ‘Internet Safety and Cyber Bul- lying’ a presentation attracted about 70 people to Donald A. Wilson Secondary School recently. The event, hosted by the school’s community council, was open to everyone in the region. It featured drug paraphernalia collected in Whitby, narcotic displays, and information on how to rec- ognize and protect youth from drugs and internet predators. “I did like the presentation, my thought was people need more displays, we need to see more things to look for,” said Evet Saddler, while looking at examples of pills, vials, and other substances. She recognized marijuana, but none of the other drugs. “Nice to know what to look for,” said Ms. Saddler, who has a daughter in Grade 12. Constable Gord Fleming, a Durham Re- gional Police youth officer, said the No. 1 sign of drug use is if your child is just not the same person anymore. He added it usu- ally happens in Grade 9 by second semes- ter. They may drop old friends, steal from family, and sell personal belongings, which could also mean they’re being bullied. Other indicators include misuse of money, broken curfews, missed meals, snacking, and locked bedroom doors, said Const. Fleming, but added those things could be common teenage issues as well. Some drugs he frequently sees in Whitby include cannabis and ecstasy. Cannabis comes in three forms: hash, which looks like a chunk of tar; hash oil, a dark substance in a clear vial, and mari- juana, a leafy substance. “It’s not our drug of the 60s and 70s,” said Const. Fleming about marijuana. The THC level, which produces the drug’s effect, was about six or seven per cent back then, but is between 22 and 24 per cent now. Its effects include loss of concentra- tion. Const. Fleming said when a mother was recently asked if she thought her son’s marijuana use was responsible for his poor marks, she said no because she didn’t think he did it often. “She had no idea what was going on at home,” said Const. Fleming, and added the boy said he smokes it 10 times a day and is constantly stoned at home. Some drug dealers mix crack into mari- juana cigarettes so unsuspecting youth be- come instantly hooked, said Const. Flem- ing. Stimulants, such as cocaine and its rock form, crack, make people feel powerful and increase blood pressure. Both are highly addictive and can cause death. The esti- mated effects of cocaine last a couple of hours, while crack’s last five to 15 minutes. Const. Fleming said a Whitby student was arrested with a large amount of crack a couple of weeks ago. In Whitby, ecstasy, or MDMA, is the third most common drug police see, said Const. Fleming. It costs about $10 a pill and goes by a variety of names, including XTC, love drug, Adam, X, and E. “I highlighted green goblin, that’s what the kids in Whitby call it,” said Const. Flem- ing. “Just try to remember that, green gob- lin. I don’t know why they call it that. Silly name, but it’s the fastest growing drug in this community.” Const. Fleming said kids who wouldn’t accept a sandwich from a vagrant will take and ingest drugs from them. Ecstasy causes people to drink lots of water, vomit, clench their jaw and grind their teeth. Pills come in many different colours, have fun symbols on them and are marketed to 14-to-17 year olds. It’s liquid form can be pasted onto candy necklaces. Just last year, an Ajax girl died after taking ecstasy. Const. Fleming also warned parents about after hours or alcohol-free parties, where drugs such as LSD or acid are com- mon. The drug, a hallucinogen, is made from fungi that grows on rye, and can cause brain damage. People usually bring water bottles to such parties and may put drugs such as GHB in them – a colourless, odorless sub- stance also known as a date rape drug and liquid ecstasy. Its effects include vomiting, amnesia, confusion, and others. Ketamine, a veterinary anesthetic, is a date rape drug as well. Magic mushrooms, a hallucinogen, look like real mushrooms and some kids sprin- kle them on their pizza slice. Amphetamines such as speed are cheap and affordable to kids as well; their effects include dry mouth, restlessness, paranoia, and diluted pupils. “They almost look like an owl,” said Const. Fleming. He added diluted pupils can be caused by hitting your head, so it’s important not to jump to conclusions. Items that may accompany drug use are hypodermic needles, excessive air freshen- ers, red eye treatments, misplaced or burnt cutlery, pins with dark tips and rolling pa- pers. “If you think your son or daughter is roll- ing cigarettes to save money, they’re not,” said Const. Fleming. Bongs, which can be made by putting a hole in a water bottle or can, is also a sign. “This is definitely a Whitby bong,” said Const. Fleming, holding up a cartoon char- acter contraption for smoking drugs. “All of these were taken, by the way, from kids in this town,” he added. Small weighing scales are usually an in- dication they’re selling drugs, said Const. Fleming. Ju dy Johnston, a Whitby resident with a daughter at Donald A. Wilson and another one entering the school in September, said she wished her children had attended the presentation with her to hear the negative drug effects. “I wasn’t aware there were all those dif- ferent drugs in the Whitby area,” said Ms. Johnston. A copy of Const. Fleming’s report is on www.wilsonss.ca, under SCC (school com- munity council), parent resources. Part two looks at the issue of Internet safety and cyber bullying. keyword: drugsandinternet Parents get drug and internet safety talk Part one of a two-part series on drugs and Internet use by teens Evet Saddler checks a display of various drugs. She attended a presentation at Donald A. Wilson Secondary School on how to recognize drug use. Crystal Crimi/ News Advertiser photo THE NEWS ADVERTISER, March 23, 2007 PAGE 21 Pdurhamregion.com so should your directory advertising. d irectories have changed. the phone book has officially evolved. 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In response to the bullying, an ad hoc trustee committee was formed to de- velop a procedure to address cyber- bullying, and from it came revisions to the board’s Acceptable and Safe Use Procedure for Computing Technology and Cyber Safety. The document defines cyber-bul- lying as bullying and harassment through cyber-space, including mail, instant messaging, text messages, digi- tal and video images, recordings, blogs, mobile phones, pages and websites. It lists activities for which students should be using the board’s comput- ing technology, what happens when cyber-bullying is reported to schools, and the responsibility of all users. The policy says students are respon- sible for: abiding by the board’s accept- able and safe use procedure; behaviour on and off school property which has a negative impact on the school envi- ronment and or student learning; and, reporting incidents and seeking help from principals, teachers and parents or guardians when victimized by cyber bullying. It also addresses the duties of super- intendents and supervisors, principals, teachers, staff and third-party vendors. Letters for parents and students to read and sign are part of the internet safety procedures as well. “I hope that people realize by pass- ing a document like this, it’s in no way closing the door on any comments or suggestions from any group to the board,” said Pickering Trustee Sherry Croteau, following a concern about the lack of time for policy review by the Special Education Advisory Commit- tee. “The policy does look quite good,” said Oshawa Trustee Kathleen Hopper, but added she wasn’t sure if she could vote for it because she doesn’t know if all stakeholders feel they were able to comment. Trustee Hopper said it feels like SEAC was sidestepped and she thinks members on its committee don’t feel they had a say. Superintendent Joe Hircock said all SEAC members were e-mailed the document and although they received a tight deadline to respond, so did everyone because of the rush to get something in place. Board chairwom- an and Ajax Trustee Marilyn Crawford suggested doing a presentation of the policy to SEAC and collecting input. Mr. Hircock said he’d be happy to make a presentation. Somebunny ’s Here To Meet You! Friday,March 23 to Saturday,April 7 Come visit Bunny in his Springtime Garden where children ages 3 to 12 will receive a free colouring kit. They can colour to win*the chance to make their own bunny (or other furry friend) at Build-A-Bear Workshop®. Photos with Bunny are also available,packages begin at $10.99. The place will be hoppin’…O,yeah! *Winner will be awarded a $500 Bear Buck$® gift card to Build-A-Bear Workshop®. Visit Oshawa Centre for further details. 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For 15 years the Alzheimer Society of Durham Region has put on a Choco- late Lover’s Luncheon, and this year Sweet Memories is on May 6. All proceeds go to help people who have Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia and their care partners. After lunch the main menu is served - delicious desserts. There’s also auc- tions, a raffle, door prizes, and enter- tainment by singer Meredith Cutting. “Each year our chocolate lover’s lun- cheon is a huge success with thanks to our dessert donors, auction and raffle item contributors and of course, our participants,” said Joan Skelton, execu- tive director of the Alzheimer Society of Durham Region. Tickets are $50 and available by calling 905-576-2567. For more information, visit alzheimerdur- ham.com or stop by the office located at Suite 207, Oshawa Centre office tower, 419 King St. W. Dessert is the main course at this luncheon PICKERING — Four women walk- ing together to promote aware- ness of breast cancer are hold- ing a Ladies’ Day Fundraising Tea. The group, Blessed Breasts, is hold- ing the event in hopes of raising $8,500 in donations, which would allow them to participate in the Princess Margaret We ekend to End Breast Cancer. At- tendees enjoy tea, coffee and good- ies and door prizes are provided. The tea is on Saturday, May 12 from 2- 4 p.m. in the downstairs hall of St. Paul’s on the Hill Anglican Church, 882 Kings- ton Rd., Pickering. All are welcome. Daycare is provided for children ages three to 12 and donations of $10 or more are eligible for a tax receipt. Fundraising team hosts tea durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 24 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, March 23, 2007 SPORTS sportsdurhamregion.com THIS WEEKEND The Durham City Basketball Association atom Bulldogs squad hosts a tournament at Ajax High School. Spartans, Monarchs off to hot starts Hockey teams in hunt for OFSAA ‘AAA’ playoff berths PICKERING — The Dunbarton High School Spartans are cur- rently cruising at the provincial high school boys’ hockey cham- pionships in Whitby. As of Thursday morning, the 13th-seeded Spartans possessed a 2-0 record at the Ontario Fed- eration of School Athletic Asso- ciations (OFSAA) ‘AAA’ cham- pionships at Whitby’s Iroquois Park Sports Centre and McKin- ney Arena. With the victories, Dunbarton is entrenched in first place in Pool ‘D’ at the champi- onships. Dunbarton played Game 3 in pool play against the 12th-seed- ed Etobicoke Collegiate Rams of To ronto on Thursday night, with the result unavailable at press time. The Spartans complete pool play this morning (Friday) against the fifth-seeded Denis Morris Redmen of St. Catharines at Iroquois Park’s Pad 4 at 10:15 a.m. In Game 2 of pool play on Thursday morning, the Spartans grounded the 20th-seeded Fron- tenac Secondary School Falcons of Kingston 9-1. After leading 2-0 in the open- ing frame, the Spartans contin- ued their offensive onslaught in the second period, scoring four times for a comfortable 6-0 ad- vantage. They continued to out- pace the Falcons in the third pe- riod. Cole Watkins was the offensive catalyst for the Spartans, scoring twice and adding three assists. Also scoring were Nathaniel Un- derhill, Blake Boddy, Cody Pol- lard, Brett Chisholm, Mike Ross, Brandon Crummey and Chris Wright. In one of the biggest upsets of the opening day of action on We dnesday morning, the Spar- tans scored a 3-1 victory over the fourth-seeded and pre-tourna- ment favourites, the St. Michael’s College Double Blues. All the scoring was done in the third period, with Boddy, with his second of the contest, netting the game winner with 1:57 remaining in the contest. Mike Carey added an insurance marker with one second to go. The other Durham representa- tive in the OFSAA ‘AAA’ show- case, the LOSSA champion St. Mary Catholic Secondary School Monarchs, continues to be unde- feated with a 2-0 record. The seventh-seeded Monarchs blanked the 10th-seeded Gon- zaga Bulldogs of Mississauga, the Region of Peel champions, 2-0 on Thursday morning. Chris Paul’s goal at the 7:43 mark of the third period stood up as the game win- ner. Anthony Pompilii and Scott Reilly earned assists on the play. St. Mary opened the scoring early in the first period off the stick of Andrew McLeod. Andy Andreoff and Ryan Serville drew assists. Game 3 was Thursday night with the Monarchs facing the sec- ond-seeded Notre Dame Fight- ing Irish of Burlington. The result was unavailable at press time. The Monarchs finish pool play today (Friday) against the 15th- seeded Banting Memorial High Marauders of Alliston at Iroquois Park’s P ad 2 at 10:15 a.m. The Monarchs won their tour- nament opener, a 4-1 victory over the 18-seeded Bluevale Collegiate Knights of Waterloo on Wednes- day morning. Serville, Andreoff, Steven Flowers and Paul notched goals for St. Mary. The Monarchs and Spartans must finish in the top two teams in their respective pools to quali- fy for quarter-final playoff action on Friday night at the Iroquois Park Sports Centre. Semifinal games are slated for Saturday morning, with the bronze- and gold-medal games at 4 and 8 p.m., respectively, at Iroquois Park’s Pad 1. St. Mary girls going for gold at provincial showcase Monarchs back in the gold-medal game against London squad today PICKERING — The St. Mary Monarchs are taking dead aim at a third provincial high school girls’ ‘AAA’ hockey champion- ship. The fifth-seeded Monarchs will play the fourth-seeded and defending Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) champion St. Thomas Aquinas Flames of London in the gold-medal final at the OFSAA girls’ ‘AAAA’ hockey champion- ships in Ottawa at noon today. The Lake Ontario Secondary School Athletics (LOSSA) cham- pion Monarchs (17-3 overall) qualified for the final after scor- ing a 4-1 victory over the St. Jean de Brebeuf Secondary School Braves of Hamilton in the semi- final game on Thursday after- noon. Jessica Vella led the Monarchs with a hat-trick game against Brebeuf. Tiffany Allen had the other St. Mary goal. Michelle Sa- bourin and Erin Small earned assists. The St. Thomas Aquinas Flames gained entrance to the final after edging the St. Mary’s Secondary School Thunder of Cobourg 2-1 in the other semifinal contest. The Monarchs advanced to the semifinal after a 2-0 victory over the unranked Chatham- Kent Secondary School Golden Knights of Chatham in quarter- final playoff action on Thursday morning. Vella’s second-period marker was the eventual game winner. Small and Kayla Rich- ard drew assists. Sarah Stephen scored with 43 seconds remain- ing in the third period to put the game on ice. Richard and Sab- ourin earned assists. In Pool ‘E’ play, the Monarchs finished atop the standings with a 3-0 mark. St. Mary ended pre- liminary-round play Wednesday with a 4-0 victory over unranked Nepean High School Knights. Kathleen Crandles led the way with a two-goal effort. Richard and Stephen counted one apiece. Vella had two assists, Allen, Small, Sabourin, Katie Caggiula and Jes- sica Moy each added one. In Game 2 on Tuesday after- noon, the Monarchs downed the St. Mary’s Secondary School Thunder of Cobourg 3-2. Ellie Foden’s goal early in the third period stood up as the game win- ner. Vella and Chloe Masse also scored for the Monarchs. Small chipped in with two assists and Allen had one. The Monarchs started pool play with a 3-2 victory over the sixth-ranked Sacred Heart Cath- olic High School Crusaders of Newmarket on Tuesday morn- ing. Allen notched the game win- ner at the 7:25 mark of the third period, assisted by Small and Michelle Bradley. Masse and Sa- bourin had the other St. Mary markers. St. Mary won the OFSAA girls’ ‘AAAA’ championships in 2003 and again in 2004. Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo St. Mary Catholic Secondary School Monarchs’ Spencer Foley is stoned by Bluevale Collegiate Institute Knights’ goal- tender Billy Whalling during second-period action at the OFSAA ‘AAA’/’AA’ championships at Whitby’s Iroquois Park Sports Centre on Wednesday. The seventh-seeded Monarchs won 4-1 over the 18th-seeded Knights. Believe none of what you hear, and half of what you read. This article, of course, being the exception. 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The Lake Ontario Secondary School Athletics (LOSSA) cham- pion Chargers are 0-1-1 after its first two contests at the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) ‘AA’ boys’ hockey championships, which got under way on Wednesday. On Thursday morning, the sev- enth-seeded Chargers were beat- en 3-2 by the 10th-ranked Sacred Heart High School Crusaders of Walkerton. Sacred owned a 1- 0 lead in the first period, with DO’C responding early in the second period on a goal by Mike Flynn, assisted by Kevin Jenkins. Sacred Heart regained its one- goal lead midway through the second period. The Crusaders took a 3-1 lead early in the third period, with the Chargers cutting the deficit to one goal with a mere 43 sec- onds remaining in the third. Stan Smrke scored for DO’C with an assist to Cade Zulak. The Chargers played Thursday night against the second-seeded Stouffville District Secondary School Spartans, with the result unavailable at press time. DO’C plays its final pool game this morning (Friday) against the 15th-ranked Timmins High School Blues at Iroquois Park. The Chargers played to a 3- 3 tie with 18th-seeded Stratford Central Rams in its opener on We dnesday morning. Adam Mikicic, Mike Flynn and Josh Pritchard scored for DO’C. Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Archbishop Denis O’Connor Chargers’ goalie Eric Gagne makes a point-blank save off of Stratford Central Rams’ Drew Attridge during second-period action in the opening game of the OFSAA ‘AA’ boys’ hockey cham- pionship at Whitby’s Iroquois Park Sports Centre on Wednesday. The teams played to a 3-3 draw. DO’C ties, loses in OFSAA ‘AA’ hockey pool play Keeping an eye on the sports scene arivett@durhamregion.comSPORTS EDITOR AL RIVETT durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 26 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, March 23, 2007 Category One (Grades 2-5) First Place R ebecca Briell, Lester B. P earson Public School I can make a difference in my commu- nity by treating others fairly. Sometimes at my school new students are not treated equally. I don’t think that is right because everyone is different, but kids pick on kids who are even more dif- ferent than them. Fifty years ago, people who were black were not treated as fairly as people who were white. In a book I just read, ‘The Crazy Man’ by Pamela Porter, a man was treated differently because he came from the mental hospital. In all these cases, people are not treated with equality. I don’t think it is right. We should not be judged by how we look or where we came from. We should be judged for who we are. If every- one looked the same and came from the same place, it would be extremely boring. I can learn interesting things about other cultures by talking to people who are different from me. It makes me angry to see people treated unfairly because they are different. It makes me want to help. I would talk to them, and be friendly. Even if people said they would not be my friend because I liked the person, it wouldn’t matter because they weren’t really my friends if they would say some- thing like that. If people were being mean to someone I would try and stop it. I would be their friend. My dad’s side of the family is South African and my grandmother’s family is Lithu- anian. It makes me feel good to learn that I come from so many places. In Grade 2, I did a heritage project and explained to the class about my background. I brought in milk tart, biltong, and honey cookies that are foods from my culture. I feel good knowing that people are listening when I talk about my background and I feel like I am opening their minds to new cultures. To day there are laws against discrimina- tion. We have rights. People respect each other and are more accepting. We have a winter concert at our school where we learn about holidays other than our own such as Diwali and Hanukkah. The Grade 5s in our school had a reaffirmation cer- emony where we said the oath of Citizen- ship in English and French. It helped us understand how you become a Canadian citizen. It made us feel like we belong no matter where we come from. We felt good knowing we belong. Lots of our parents say we are only ten and eleven. “How can they make a difference?” My teacher says that just because we are in Grade 5 doesn’t mean we can’t help in the world. Craig Keilburger made a difference when he was twelve. We can do it too. Category One, Second Place T ahara Nathoo, Elizabeth B. Phin Public School Helping people less fortunate than me, Opening my eyes to poverty. Why do I care so badly? I want everyone to live happily. Care about people who are homeless, And give shelter to clear this mess. No one should be with- out a home, My hope is to make a difference with this poem! Always wanting the grass so green, Keeping the environment clean. Elders we should respect and take care of, And visit the nursing home with love. Day after day I will try to stop the bullying, I will try to stop people from hurting. For my friends I don’t want to see them sad, Forever I want everyone to be glad. Everyone should be happy in school, Racism makes a person act like a fool! Empathy is a feeling that will give you fame, Never make fun of people who are not the same. Celebrate different cultures around us, Everyone should celebrate with great fuss. I volunteer at my prayer hall, Never think it’s boring because you’ll have a ball! My goal is to learn about other faiths well, Ye s, by knowing I can teach and tell. Coming together as a team, Our community will beam. Making sure we share, Making sure we care, United we can be. Neighbours working like a family. It’s important we work together, To teach our father, mother, sister and broth- er. YES, THIS IS THE WAY I WILL MAKE A DIF- FERENCE!! Category One Third Place Joren Romaniuk, Highbush Public School I can make a difference in my commu- nity by making sure that people don’t bully other peo- ple by calling them names like “retard.” I will be a good ex- ample and never call anyone names like that. I will make sure that my friends don’t call anyone names like that. My sister is special needs. She isn’t a fast thinker but she isn’t dumb either. She told us how a boy in her class in high school kept calling her a “retard” in front of everyone else. She is smart enough to know what that means. He hurt her feel- ings. She just kept quiet because she said that if she said anything he would just keep picking on her. She knows this be- cause people have called her names before and she has learned that you can’t fight back. I asked my mom what “retard” meant and my mom said that it was a mean way of calling someone “not smart.” She also said that he was wrong because my sister is smart. She just isn’t like everyone else. She learns differently. She is quite good at lots of things, like cleaning the guinea pig cage, babysitting me and helping in the kitchen. She doesn’t write so well and she has problems with math. She is a very good sister to me and I know that she isn’t a “retard.” If I am a very good example and never call people names and make sure that my friends don’t call people names then I will make a difference in my community be- cause then things will be better when no one calls other people names by the time we have our turn to be in high school. It’s just like the book ‘Don’t Laugh at Me’ says. It’s important. It’s not OK to bully people. Our community will be better if we make sure that no one bullies other people. Next week - the senior winners Here are the junior winners in the In Your Words writing contest. The Pickering Advisory Committee on Race Relations & Equity partnered with the Durham and Durham Catholic district school boards to offer the contest to Grade 2 to 12 students. 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In addition, excellent working knowledge of the following is required: HTML, JavaScript, CSS, XML, Dreamweaver and Fireworks/Photoshop. Good design skills are a plus and rigorous attention to detail is vital. Applicants should submit a resume (in Word or PDF format) to: Lamont Wilcott - Assistant Manager & Senior Developer, Interactive Media ( lwilcott@durhamregion.com ). In addition please provide URL's where samples of your work can be reviewed. We thank all applicants. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. APPLEJACK'S RESTAURANT Our 7th location is opening soon in Ajax, & seeks qualified •EXPERIENCED SUPERVISORS •ASSISTANT MANAGERS Mature, highly organized, & flexibility would be a key asset. Please submit resume asap. to: ● Fax: 905-683-2204 ● Email: theithar@yahoo.ca ALSO HIRING ALL POSITIONS! Love Wildlife & People? Join our Summer Information Volunteers educating and challenging visitors’ curiosity (no contact with the animals). Free Zoo admission & more! For details, call 416-392-5942 or visit www.torontozoo.com Please apply by Fri. March 30. P/T RECEPTIONIST REQUIRED evening/weekends for a busy Real Estate office. Must have ex- perience, strong computer skills, excellent phone manner & be able to multi-task. Please fax your resume to the attention of Kim Martin 905-831-8147. PA RT-TIME REAL ESTATE Secretary needed for busy office in Courtice. Evening and alter- nate weekend shifts. Must have computer knowledge, real estate exp.an asset. Please fax resume to: 905-432-1260 attention Trish. RECEPTIONIST full time (9:00-5:00) required at a busy Pickering Law Office. Please send resume by fax to 905-509- 5270 (Attention: Janet) or email to janet.magderlaw@bellnet.ca SALES POSITION REQUIRED FOR GARAGE DOOR COMPA- NY Must have own car. Experi- ence essential but willing to train. Must have excellent communica- tion skills. Motivated and Re- liable. Fax resume to: 905-686- 9725 or E:mail: autograph- doors@bellnet.ca SALES REP/SUPERVISOR for Durham Region. Salary and/or commission. Email resume to: agnes@worldmeats.com or fax to: 905-569-9263 BRIDAL DESIRES - Ajax hiring part time Sales Consultant. After- noons, evening, weekend. Fax resume to Joanna 905-426-5224. SALES ASSOCIATE - Dorian's Fashion Reflection, 29 King St. East Oshawa. Preferably experi- enced knowledge of todays fash- ions. Not suitable for students. Please bring resume from 10-5. SALES HELP required for health store. 30-40 hours/week. Health knowledge required. Apply in per- son at Your Good Health, Oshawa Centre. DENTAL ASSISTANT and dental receptionist required full time in- cludes evenings and Saturday. Fax resume to (905) 655-1600. DENTAL RECEPTIONIST,full time, required for Scarborough of- fice. Experienced, friendly and outgoing, Please call Phyllis (905)420-6226 FULL-TIME CERTIFIED DENTAL Assistant required. Must be comfortable assisting GP and Periodontist; and with oral surgery. Hours could include evenings and Saturdays. Fax re- sume to 905-576-4733 or email tooth@allstream.net MEDICAL Assistant/Receptionist. Approx. 30 hrs/wk. Experience working in medical setting pre- ferred. Flexibility for hrs. is a must $11-$12/hr. Please submit re- sume in person: Miranda Naturo- pathic Clinic, 173 Brock St. N., Unit 102, Whitby, T/W/Th/Sat. 9am-2:30pm. 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 PA RT TIME CERTIFIED dental assistant, approximately 18 - 25 hrs. per week. Experience re- quired. Fax resume to (905) 571- 3172. 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. REGISTERED MASSAGE THERAPIST needed immediately to join a multi-disciplinary clinic in Whitby. Please call Dr. Doug Forster 905-655-5551. RMT REQUIRED for busy Therapeutic Clinic in Oshawa. Part time hours leading to full time. Call for details 905-243- 1038. SUPPORT WORKER required for child with autism. Week- end/summer hours. Suitable for students. Respite and commu- nity support. Must have own transportation, police check required. Call (905)728-5486 or email: amacgillivray@rogers.com EXPERIENCED PART TIME HOUSEKEEPER wanted in Whitby. Laundry, housekeeping, general household duties, in- cluding meal preparation & oc- casional child care.. 18-20 hrs/week. For interview call (905)655-4699 33 WAYNE AVENUE,Oshawa 3- bedroom, 2 bathroom, white vinyl sided house. Near UOIT and all amenities, fenced yard. $189,000. (905)721-1361 for an appointment to view. 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 $$$MORTGAGES$$$ Prime lst and 2nd mortgages availalble up to 100% First Time Buyers/Refinance/purchases CONSOLIDATE NOW BEST AVAILABLE RATES Bank turn downs/Power of Sale/Collections Let me review your options first. A longer amortization could be beneficial Some conditions apply PLEASE CALL SYLVIA JULES (905) 666-2060 Tor. Line (289) 314-4098 Email: sjules@on.aibn.com Central Funding Group Ltd. Serving Durham and other areas for 15 years. ** 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 **FIRST TIME** BUYERS Why rent when you can own? Fr ee computerized list of homes available with no money down, under $900/month Fr ee recorded message 1-800-540-2137 ID# 2131 Al Alkhatib, Sales Representative Remax Rouge River Realty Ltd., Brokerage AJAX ~ FABULOUS 3-bdrm townhouse, 3 baths, ensuite, formal dining room, entrance from garage, walkout to yard. Reduced. OPEN HOUSE Sun. March 25th, 2-4pm 25 McGonigal Lane R. Lebskin, MinCom (905)686-2641 PRIVATE SALE,Legal Duplex. Oshawa, Harmony/Olive. $209,900. No money down, live in one unit, rent the other. Newly renovated, large yard. Absolutely no agents. (905)242-3624 COBOURG - OPEN HOUSE, Sunday March 25, 1:00 - 4:00 PM, 15 Oliver's Lane. Custom 1800 sq. ft. brick bungalow, .8 acres, 2+2 bedrooms and den, open concept, wrap around ve- randa, perennial gardens. $399,000. 905-377-1503. RAVINE/TREED LOT,fully de- tached. 2100 square feet. Thou- sands in upgrades. For more in- for mation, visit www.properties- sold.ca, ID# 991. Open house: April 1st, 2p-4p, 724 Swan Place, Pickering. 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.165 Spirea Court, Oshawa. Demand location! Inground pool with southern exposure backing onto ravine & creek. Country in the city. $309,000.00 Negotiable. 905-404-9900. MARKHAM 3+1.New kitchen, bath, roof, furnace, drive on, treed ravine, walk to schools, shopping, transit. $388,800. Call 905-471-4873 for more info. 2 BEDROOM CONDO for sale, downtown Bowmanville, balcony, facing west, 4th floor, parking. Asking $159,000. Call (905)623- 5330. PLAZA 700 - Wilson Road North, Oshawa. No costly, time con- suming work required. 1975 Sq./Ft., beautifully updated throughout (gorgeous kitchen) Meticulously kept 2 bedroom con- dominium. Quiet north west ex- posure. Lower level. Late (De- cember) closing Price To be dis- cussed upon viewing. 905-718- 9229 BRING YOUR HORSES!Century farm for sale, Uxbridge Township. 80 acres of rolling land. Easy commute to Toronto. Serious in- quiries only. Call 1-705-932-2804, evenings. RIVERFRONT - 100 acres on Skootamatta River near Tweed. Rolling property with 2 large ponds, hardwood and pine wood- lot and open fields. Adjoins Crown land. One mile road front- age. Hydro and telephone. $69,500. Owner 613-395-5363. PORT PERRY.Professional of- fice space. 2 unfurnished offices available, $400 & $500 month. Separate entrance, shared kitch- en, parking. Ed 905-985-0712. 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 PROFESSIONAL FURNISHED OFFICE, (1) Whitby. Shows ex- ceptionally well. Reception/ad- min. functions, internet, phone- system, VM, board and meeting room. Free parking. 4min. from 401. Avail. May 1. 905-433-0040. TOPPER'S PIZZA – Established pizza franchise location available and affordable in Ajax. Contact A. Gaumond 1-877-558-5581 HOME TRAVEL Business. $460 USD. 75%. Commissions. Earn $500-$10,000/mo. training. Wedbsite. IATA/CLIA cards. Tico. Member 416-888-5576 NEW LEGENDS CENTRE Complex, Oshawa, includes Country Style, Great Canadian Bagel, Pizza Ville, fully equipped for fast food menu and concession items. City Lease, and great revenue. $265,000, plus inventory. 905-261-0771. $$MONEY$$Consolidate Debts Mortgages to 100%. No income, bad credit OK! ONTARIOWIDE FINANCIAL CORPORATION 1-888-307-7799 BEAT THE BIG BANKS 1st and 2nd's. Private Lenders. All credit is OK. Better Option Mortgage Corp. 905-683-1900 1-888-5-better www.betteroptionmortgage.com CENTRAL FUNDING GROUP, first & second mortgages to 100%. From 5.1 % for 5 years. Best available rates. Private funds available. Refinancing debt consolidation a specialty. For fast professional service call (905)666-4986 LOAN FINANCE SPECIALIST Personal/ Business Loans Available For All Purposes 905-239-1867 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 $750/INCLUSIVE.1-BEDROOM basement apt. in bungalow, freshly renovated, full bath, a/c, parking, Oshawa, btwn Civ- ic/Centre. No smoking/pets, avail April. 1st. Call (905)438-1873. $800/INCLUSIVE, 2 BEDROOM basement, East Oshawa., spa- cious, clean. Air conditioning, quiet neighbourhood, coin laun- dry. No pets/smoking. April 1. (905)436-3549 1 BEDROOM apartment, newly renovated, in quiet clean, Oshawa 4plex for rent, $675/month, all inclusive and parking, first/last. Near Simcoe/Brock. Avail. Immed. Call (416)788-7253 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, NW PICKERING, Access to both 401 & 407. Separ- ate entrance, eat-in kitchen, park- ing spot, washer/cable. Internet access. $800/month. Call even- ings for viewing 905-839-5181. Available immediately. 1 LARGE basement apartment. 4 appliances. All utilities included + cable. 1 parking. Separate en- trance. Available Immediately. $850/mo. Call (905)619-0531. 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 1-BEDROOM APT, $675+ hydro. Available April 1st, no dogs. Oshawa, Bloor St. E area. Work- ing adults preferred. Call Sara 905-448-0302 1-BEDROOM APT.,second floor of house, jacuzzi tub, balcony w/glass sunroom, May 1st. $750/month all inclusive. first/last required. no pets, non-smoker. Central Oshawa. (905)728-8199 1-BEDROOM basement apt. in Brooklin, suitable for single person, non-smoker, no pets, all inclusive, parking, laundry sep entrance. Avail April 1st. $640/mo. 905-655-1304 2-BEDROOM APARTMENT, $725 plus hydro. Clean building, Harmony/Bloor area. Available immediately. No pets/smoking. (905)409-0673 or (289)314-6825. 1-BEDROOM BASEMENT APT. East Oshawa. Sep. entrance, available immediately/April 1st. $600/mo. includes all utilities & parking, No laundry facilities or pets. Non-smoker. 905-436-3986. 2 BDRM. BASEMENT APT. - Oshawa. Full kitchen/bath, large rooms, separate entrance, quiet neighbourhood. Parking for 2, laundry, use of yard. Close to OC. $900/mo. all inclusive. First /last. Available early April. Call 905-431-6431. 2 BEDROOM LEGAL BASE- MENT APT. for rent. $875/month. Whites Rd./Hwy. #2. Separate entrance. 1 park- ing available. Available April 1st. 905-420-661 or 416-669-6614. Call between 9a-1p, anytime on weekend. 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 3 BEDROOM flat,spacious available immediately. $1,200 per mo. all inclusive. 2 bedroom basement, $750 per mo. Port Un- ion and 401. (647)999-8238. A PICKERING one bedroom basement apt. Familyroom, liv- ingroom, bathroom, kitchen, sep. entrance, near bus, shopping mall and school, $680. includes all utilities. Avail. immediately. (905)492-1194 or 416-721-9194. Ajax *3 Bed. Main floor bungalow, new paint new carpet. *2 bed. bsmt. apt. also *1 bed. apt. Laundry, parking, close to all menities. 905-686-8905 905-428-8946 AJAX - A must see 2 bedroom apt. Freshly painted, all inclusive, no smoking. $1000/mo. rent ne- gotiable. For single professional. Avail. May 1. Call 416-409-7896. www.viewit.ca vit 30906 AJAX BSMT APT. Nice yard. Central air. 2 parking spaces. Separate entrance. Wor king fireplace. Par tially furnished. No dog or cat. $700/mo. First/last. (905) 426-4213 AJAX SOUTH, GUESTHOUSE Unique 1 bedroom loft. Brand new. Completely self-contained. Suit single professional. $800.00 first/last. Parking, GasFireplace, Landscaped Garden, Pool. Available April 15. 905-686-6082 AJAX, HARWOOD/BAYLY, 3- bedroom main floor apartment. Ve ry clean. Near all amenities. Private entrance. $1400 inclusive. 2-BEDROOM basement apt., pri- vate entrance, $900 inclusive. Both available immediately, no pets/smoking. 905-420-1281; 647-828-7035. AJAX, HWY 2/Church St., 1-bed- room, separate entrance, base- ment walkout, no smoking/pets. Appliances, utilities included. First/last. Call after 7pm (905)428-7133. AJAX, RAVENCROFT/DANIELS CRST. 1-bdrm basement apart- ment, separate entrance, parking, laundry. no pets/smoking. Available April 1st. $700mth. in- clusive. Call Waseem 905-619- 3448/905-441-1105. AJAX, SPACIOUS 3 bedroom main floor, newly renovated, gleaming hardwood floors, 2 parking spaces. $1000/month plus. (416)884-2321 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. ALEXANDRA PARK, OSHAWA 1 bedroom newer apt., "Old charm building." Totally renovat- ed, new kitchen/bath, hardwood floors. In-house laundry, inter- com. Parkview. Near Hospital. No pets. (905)579-9439. OSHAWA 2-bdrm in a clean 12 unit building, parking, laundry, eat-in kitchen. (905) 728-8066 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 APARTMENTS FOR RENT, Main floor or basement. Liver- pool/Krosno area, Pickering. Laundry, parking and patio. All inclusive. Non-smoking. Available April 1, 07. 905-642- 8669. April 1st, WHITBY main floor of bungalow 3 bedrooms, 4 appli- ances, parking, large private yard, adults preferred, small pet ok. $1100 shared utilities, first/last (905)668-8620 AVAILABLE May 1st. clean bright spacious newly renovated 2 bedroom apartment, close to water and go station. Rent $856 per mo. Contact Andrew. (905) 493-2402. BACHELOR APT.Available im- mediately. Clean & private. $650/mo. Suit singles. Heat, hydro, laundry incl. No pets. 1st and last. Near bus stop. Ron 905- 424-1994. BACHELOR basement apart- ment, clean quiet person only, non-smoker, no pets, separate entrance, fridge stove cable in- cluded $550.00/month. 1 bed- room apartment same house as above, $700.00 month. Call even- ings only 905-420-7071 Pickering BOWMANVILLE - 2 bedroom with den, close to all amenities. $910 per mo. plus hydro and cable. Office hours 9 - 5, Monday - Friday. Available March lst. (905)430-1877. BOWMANVILLE Large immacu- late 1-bdrm ground floor apt. Available immediately. Clean, se- curity entrance building. $892 in- cludes laundry facilities, applianc- es, utilities and parking. Call 905- 623-0791 or 905-666-1074 BOWMANVILLE, BRIGHT NEW immaculate bsmt 1-bdrm apt., private entrance, 2-parking. Suitable for single person. $725/mo inclusive. Easy 401 ac- cess. No smoking/pets. Avail. April 1st. First/last. (905)623- 5758 BOWMANVILLE-Clean quiet 1 bedroom plus office & 3 bedroom. Backyard, laundry, parking, no dogs. Available April 15th and May 1st. Call 905-725-1052. BRAND NEW LUXURY 1-bed- room apt., in a quiet adult-orient- ed building, with a park-like set- ting. Senior incentive. Call (905)576-8647 or (905)728-8919 BROOKLIN newly renovated 1- bdrm ground floor apt, fridge/stove new. $700/mo+ hy- dro. Also suitable for commercial use $900/mo+ hydro. Avail. April 1st. Lots of parking. No smok- ing/pets. (905)655-8079 CENTRAL WHITBY - 2-bedroom upper half of duplex, 2 car park- ing, private entrance and yard, no pets, no smoking. $850 plus utilities. Call (905)668-7469 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. 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 OSHAWA Quaint 2nd floor, 1 bedroom apt., fridge, stove, gleaming hardwood,. Available now. $600 +, Andrew 905-579-5464 DOWNTOWN WHITBY big one bedroom, April lst. $850 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. HARWOOD/KINGSTON RD. spotless walk-out basement, avail. April, separate entrance, 1 bedroom apt., quiet, parking, cable, near all public transport. $850/mo inclusive. First/last/refer- ences required. Call evenings 905-619-9464. 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 HWY. #2/WESTNEY,bright, spa- cious, 2 bedroom apt. Walk-out to patio. Fenced yard. Close to amenities. $900 including. Park- ing and utilities. No smok- ing/pets. May 1st. 416-450-2484. LARGE, 1 BEDROOM base- ment. Living room. Shared laun- dry. A/C. "No Pets At All!" All utilities included. $750/month. Also available, double size room for $500 with 2 pce. washroom. 905-239-1534. LUXURIOUS APTS.,1-bedroom & 3-bedroom in central Oshawa, near hospital, $850, $1250 inclu- sive. Also 3-bedroom apt. north Oshawa $1185 inclusive. All available immediately. Must see to believe! Kim @Remax 905- 728-1600 NEW, BRIGHT walk-out 2 bed- room basement apartment, near all amenities, Pickering. Utilities, cable included. One-parking. Available asap. (905)717-5918 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 ONE AND TWO bed. apts. Oshawa north. Brand new carpet- ing, newly painted, 6-storey quiet bldg. Large balcony, appliances, parking, util. incl. $775 & $880. Avail. April/May. 905-436-9785. ONE BEDROOM apartment, newly renovated, 2nd floor of co- lonial duplex. Located near Oshawa Hospital. Gas fireplace, parking, large private entrance, laundry facilities, non smoking/no pets. $825 includes utilities. Available Immediately. (905)438- 8884, (905)260-4044 ONE BEDROOM APT, OSHAWA. Upper Floor, clean, $475/month plus utilities, first/last. Call after 5pm 905-725-2352. 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 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 Clean, new building. 2-bedroom apt $862, Appliances, parking & utilities included. Avail. May 1. 905-438-9715. OSHAWA new modern building. Simcoe/Bloor. 1-bedroom, $685 plus hydro. First/last required. Please contact Bill (905)404- 9602. OSHAWA, 2 BEDROOM apartment, main floor, bungalow, $850/inclusive, cable, internet, laundry, parking, perfect for couple or professional. Available April 1st. No pets/smoking. (905)259-5688 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, BOND/SIMCOE,Spa- cious apts, lowrise building. 1- bdrm apts from $680/mo+ hydro, avail. immediately. Appliances, laundry facilities and parking in- cluded. Call 905-571-1014 OSHAWA,large newly renovated 2-bdrm apt, sep. entrance, laun- dry, cable, 1-parking, $800/mo inclusive. No smoking/pets. Avail. immed. (905)448-9590 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 OSHAWA, SPRING 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 OSHAWA,very clean, spacious, 2-bdrm apt in duplex. Laundry- room w/hook-ups, parking, fenced backyard, $750/mo+ utilities. Avail. immediately. First/last req'd. (905)420-1846 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, WHITBY,beautiful 3 bedroom, main floor unit. $1150 all inclu- sive. Available May 1st. Call Debbie 905-430-6229 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, March 23, 2007, PAGE 31 A/Pwww.durhamregion.com PICKERING - Brock & Delbrook, 2-bedroom basement apt. Sep. entrance, parking, laundry, $800/mo. all inclusive. First/last, no smoking/pets. Available Im- medialtey. Call 905-428-9823. PICKERING - Legal one bed- room basement apartment, sep- arate entrance, one parking, laun- dry, cable, no smoking/pets. $600 all inclusive. lst/last. Available im- mediately. Call (905) 619-1865. PICKERING LIVER- POOL/HWY#2. Spacious 1-bdrm basement apt. Separate entrance & laundry, parking, cable , utilities all inclusive. Close to all amenities. $800/month Available April 1st. 416-899-9582. PICKERING, BOTTOM OF Liverpool, 1 bedroom basement apartment, recently and beautiful- ly renovated, separate entrance, parking, laundry, 4pc bath, 3 ap- pliances, wet bar, cable, wireless internet, all utilities included. $750/month. Available April 1st. 647-833-5152 PICKERING, SPACIOUS Base- ment Apartment. Off Brock Rd./Dellbrook Ave. Separate en- trance/utilities. Cable. Own phone. Minutes from bus. Non- smoking. No pets. Available April 1st, 2007. 905-427-7065. PICKERING,Whites Rd/Finch, spacious, clean, 1-bdrm base- ment, living, kitchen, bath, carpet- ed, separate entrance, no-smok- ing/pets. $695/inclusive, available April 1st. First/last, ref- erences. (905)250-0239 PICKERING, Whites/401.Large 2-bdrm bsmt. in quiet family home. Separate entrance, laun- dry, 1-parking, no smoking/pets. Avail. immediately. $900/mo in- clusive, first/last. Call 416-996- 8428. PICKERING-Whites/401, 3-Bdrm Upper, Eat-in Kit, Laundry, Park- ing, Non Smoking. Avail Immed. $1250 + Utilities. 2-Bdrm Base- ment Apt also avail, Kit, Full Bath, Laund, Pking. No Smoking, Avail immed, $850 inclusive. Call Dan 416-574-9522 PORT PERRY,central location. Large basement apartment. One bedroom, private entrance, walk- out, parking, cable, utilities includ- ed. No pets, non-smoker. $795/mo. Available immediately. Phone 905-985-3972. PORT PERRY,Walk to Lake Scugog. Enjoy a peaceful, beautiful town. Large 2 & 3 bdr. in well kept, quiet 3-story apt building. Balcony, parking, Se- curity Video. No pets/smoking. Call Adam 905-985-3096, 905-430-7816 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. SIMCOE/MILL OSHAWA,near 401. Nice, clean and quiet build- ing near shopping and transporta- tion. Utilities included. 1 and 2 bdr.. apt. $749 and $849, Available ASAP/April 1st, first/last (905)436-7686 until 7:30pm. SOUTH AJAX - near lake/Go Tr ain, newly renovated, one bed- room basement. Furnished (ex- cept bed), sep. entrance, parking, laundry. $850/inclusive, no smok- ing/pets. First/last/references. Suit single. April 1st. (905)427- 7335 TWO BEDROOM APART- MENTS in modern building, downtown Whitby, $951 + $20 parking. Heat & hydro included. Available April 1st & June 1st. Call (905) 430-6511. WHITBY - 2 bedroom suites from $950 per mo. all inclusive. Close to all amenities. Office hours 9 - 5, Monday - Friday. (905)430-1877 WHITBY - 123 Annes St. 2 bdrm. available in quiet adult lifestyle 6-plex bldg. Perfect for single mature person. No pets. $775/mo includes heat and water. Hydro extra (905)725-4145 WHITBY - DUNLOP ST.2 bed- room in quiet 6 unit building, eat in kitchen, laundry and parking. From $795/month. (905) 922- 0252 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 -One bedroom base- ment apt in Bonacord/McQuary area. Sep. entrance, Laundry, 1-parking close to transportation. No smokers, prefer professional. $750/month, first/last available immediately. 905-668-0158. WHITBY 122 Brock St. South. 2 bedroom apt. Full kitchen, wash- room, parking, central air. Fully renovated. $850 includes utilities. Available immediately. No smok- ing/pets. 416-318-5550 or 416- 858-1600 WHITBY BROCK/401 - 2 bdrm and den. main floor, clean, quiet. 5 appliances, deck & yard. No smoking/pets. Available May 1st. $1150/mo inclusive. Call 905- 428-3965. WHITBY NORTH WEST,upper duplex 2-bedroom. Carpet, private driveway, carport, no pets. $950/mo. inclusive. April 1st. Also 2-bdrm apartment avail. $900/mo May 1st. 905-668-8967 or 905-668-8667. WHITBY ROSEDALE,Cozy, bright 2-bdrm. bsmt. apt. Park- ing. Washer/dryer incl. $1000/mo inclusive. First/last with $200 off first. No smoking. No pets. Call 905-430-2814. WHITBY,clean bright 1 bedroom apt. with walkout, suit 1 per- son. Private entrance, park- ing/air/appliances, utilities includ- ed. Anderson/Taunton. No smok- ing/pets. Avail. May 1, $720/mo. references, (905)665-0341. WHITBY,Dundas/Lupin legal one-bdrm basement apt., bright, newly renovated, separate en- trance, parking for 1 & more, no smoking/pets. Avail now. $875/mo inclusive. Call Chris (905)665-8125 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,Spacious 2 bedroom bright basement apartment. $775, all inclusive. Available May 1st. Call Debbie 905-430-6229 WHITBY-walk to Whitby-Go, N. of 401/Brock, 2 apts. available in triplex, includes parking/laundry, separate entrance. Large 2-bed upper-floor available May 1st, $950+hydro; 2-bed. ground-floor, newly- renovated available imme- diately, $850+hydro. 905-655- 0321 WILLIAM PEAK CO-OP, Picker- ing has 2 and 3 bedroom town- houses $992 and $1,078, con- secutively+utilities. 1 and 2 bed- room apartments, $817 and $926. First/last. 905-837-2920. www.ucpm.ca. 2-BEDROOM,1 bath new condo, across the street from Lake Ontario, Port of Newcastle. First floor Terrace has waterviews. Boat slip available. $1150/mo. Cable and internet included. Available now. 905-744-1790. AJAX - BEAUTIFUL CONDO,2 bed., 2 baths at 2 Westney Rd. N., 2 parking spots, locker, out- door pool/bbq, fitness,sauna, $1350/mo. May 1. 905 471-5911. 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/Indoor Pool/Exercise Room coming soon. With s/s fridge, stove, dishwasher, wash- er/dryer, a/c. Available Immedi- ately. First/Last. $1200.00+. Call 905-987-3293 & leave msg. WHITBY, NEWLY RENOVATED, 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2 level con- do, in very quiet building. Available April lst. $1100 inclu- sive. Call John (905) 666-4723. -AA ABA-DABA-DOO-Own your own home, no down payment re- quired, from $525/month. WHY RENT? 5.09% OAC. $33,000+ family income, up to $25,000 cash back (non-repayable) Call Ken Collis Broker, Coldwell Banker 2M Realty (905)576-5200 kencollis@sympatico.ca 2-BEDROOM, OSHAWA Atha- basca, excellent neighbourhood, Extra clean main floor only. Parking, c/air, walk-out deck, laundry, appliances included. No smoking/pets. $1195/inclusive. Avail. now. Call 905-424-1125. To View: www.househunters.ca 3 BEDROOM - 2 storey house with yard backing onto park, Oshawa/Courtice border. Easy 401 access and newly renovated with 2 baths. April lst. $1,150 per mo. including utilities. Call Greg at (905)243-2908 or email growden@williamscoffeepub.com 3+1 BEDROOM,country setting, executive bungalow, 1/2 acre lot, North Oshawa. Lots of parking, double car garage, A/C, $1500/month, first/last, no smok- ing/pets. Available April 1st/ne- gotiable. (905)655-3501 3-BEDROOM DUPLEX, 5 min. N/E of Oshawa, $1000/month first/last (includes heat) plus utilities. No smoking/no pets. Available April 1st. Phone 905- 263-2352. 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, 3 BEDROOM house, shows very well, all appliances, ideal location, 2 1/2 baths, fire- place, central air, 3 car parking, $1400.00+utilities. Non-smoker, no pets. 905-686-2335. AJAX, 3 BEDROOM townhouse, in complex, yard and parking. Near park, school and shopping. One month free. $800+ utilities. (905)683-6203 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+. 905-622-3502. AJAX..BAYLY/SALEM 3 bed- room main floor bungalow, shared laundry, parking, avail. May, $1200 inclusive. Condolyn Management . 905-428-9766 BRAND NEW IMMACULATE house, North-east Oshawa 4- bedroom, double garage, 5 appli- ances, hardwood/ceramic, near amenities. Backs onto green space. No pets/smoking. $1600+ utilities. Available immediately. 647-267-3083 MAIN FLOOR 3 bedrooms. Full bath, appliances, laundry, carport parking. Near Oshawa Centre. No pets/smoking. All utilities in- cluded $1250 first/last. Available now. 905-409-3217. OSHAWA - Grandview area. Detached upper level, large 2- bdrms., garage, large deck off master bedroom, all appliances. $1205/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, available immediatley. 3 bed. main floor raised bungalow, quiet neighbourhood. C/A, laundry, parking, appliances. No smok- ing/pets. First/last $1175/inclu- sive. (905)404-8335 OSHAWA 3+1 bedroom, new appliances, large fenced yard, near shopping, schools, Civic, transit & 401. Avail Apr 1. $1200+utilities. Credit check req'd. (905)579-7581 or (905) 728-1612. OSHAWA Grandview/Taunton. large 2-story 4 bedroom house. 3 washrooms, family room, eat-in kitchen, double garage. 5 appli- ances. w/out to patio, fenced yard, $1400+utilities. first/last/ref- erences. (905)579-1944 OSHAWA HARMONY/OLIVE area, 3 bedroom bungalow, ap- pliances included. No pets. $1,200 plus utilities. lst/last, refer- ences. Available April lst. (905) 433-1632. OSHAWA Main floor of bunga- low. 3 bedrooms, newly decorat- ed, stove/fridge, A/C, 2 parking, fenced yard. $1000/mo-inclusive First/last, avail. May 1 (905)579- 5221. OSHAWA, Semi-detached 3- bedroom plus, 2-storey house, Taunton/Simcoe area. Finished basement separate entrance. Walk to schools & amenities. $1300 plus utilities. Available May 1st. 905-668-3126. OSHAWA- RITSON/BLOOR 3- Bdrm. Upper Level Duplex. Bright, Clean, Walkout to Large Deck. Fenced-in Backyard. Pri- vate Laundry. 2 Car Parking. No Pets/Smoking. $1100/mon. Call Rose 905-999-7760. 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 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. WHITBY HWY 2/GARDEN 3 bedroom bungalow, main floor only, A/C, own laundry, no smok- ing, one car parking, avail now, $1200 inclusive Condolyn Man- agement 905-428-9766. WHITBY,3 bedroom house, upper, appliances, laundry, deck, large back yard, near all amenities, no smoking/pets. Ref- erences, $1100/month +1/2 utilities. Available May 1st. 905- 728-1766, 905-242-4409. 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, $1525/mo plus utilities. (905)430-9085 AJAX – LOVELY 3-BDRM, fin- ished bsmt, bright eat in kitchen, walk out to patio, ceramic floor, 2- baths, 5 appl, Near school & amenities. $1245 + utilities. Avail May 1. Call (905) 447- 6509. AJAX, Church/Delaney. 4-bdrm townhouse, 2-1/2 baths, 4 new appliances, a/c, fin. bsmt. $1445/mo + utilities. Avail. April 1st. No smoking/pets. Call 416- 399-1797 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! Wo rship 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 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 905-683-0707 or fax 905-579-4218Call Janice at 905-683-0707 or 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 HOLY WEEK SERVICES at The Gathering Place 1920 Bayly Street, Pickering, ON Telephone: 905-428-6888 www.pickeringpentecostal.com with Evangelist Rev. Sam Farina April 1--8, 2007 Palm Sunday to Easter PALM SUNDAY, APRIL 1 8:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM & 6:00 PM TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY 7:00 PM each evening GOOD FRIDAY, APRIL 6 9 AM & 11 AM EASTER SUNDAY, APRIL 8 9:00 AM, & 11:00 AM Everyone is welcome at The Gathering Place Cordova Co-Operative Homes is now accepting applications for 2, 3 & 4 bedroom units. Applications available in mailbox at 650 Gladfern St, Unit #71, Oshawa NORTH OSHAWA,2+1 bed- room, large kitchen, living room, walkout to patio, $1000/month. Available April 1st. No smoking, no pets preferred. (416)450-3544 NORTH OSHAWA, 4+1 bedroom townhouse, totally renovated, 3 baths, finished basement, gar- age, A/C, water included. $1300 plus utilities. Available immedi- ately. (905)472-8947, (905)409- 0548 OSHAWA SOUTH,To wnhouses 3-bedroom $975/mo+ utilities close to schools, shopping. First/last. 905-579-9956. SPACIOUS 2 bedroom North Oshawa, $945 plus gas. Available May 1st. Call Debbie, 905-430-6229. TASTEFULLY RENOVATED 2 bedroom town house, Taun- ton/Simcoe, adult lifestyle build- ing. All inclusive, back yard, first/last, references, no smok- ing/pets. $1200. Available April 1st. 905-571-3674 THICKSON/TAUNTON, $1290, Modern, bright and clean. 3 bed- room townhome plus garage, a/c, eat-in kitchen. Walk-out to yard. Great location. No pets. Call Steve Galloway. CBC Realty. 416-751-6533. WHITBY - 3 bed. townhome available April 1st. $1015. + utilities. Rent includes appl. .and parking. Call 905-666-1074 or 905-556-0455. AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY, Furnished room in Pickering, cable, light kitchen facilities, near Pickering Generating Station, PTC/GO, $200/bi-weekly. 905- 420-4318 EAST OSHAWA,clean, quiet working person preferred. Share kitchen, bathroom, laundry, inter- net, cable. Parking available. No smoking/pets. Available April. 1st. $450/inclusive. (905)260- 1361 HWY 2/WESTNEY,share kitch- en, laundry, private bath, cable, parking, available now. $480/month. (905)683-2664. OSHAWA,one large bedroom, t.v., vcr, suitable for professional person. Must see to appreicate. Availalble April lst. $600 per mo. (905) 431-9210. 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. WHITBY, Taunton/Anderson. Beautiful furnished rooms in quiet home. Internet access, utilities, parking incl. $450/mo. GO bus at door. Suit working female. No smoking/pets. Available immedi- ately. First/last. (905)655-0788 BACHELOR STYLE ROOM in private home - Furnished/unfur- nished. Renovated kitchen, lounge w/fireplace, parking. Inter- net & laundry available. Near Uni- versity, all amenities. Available immediately. 905-720-0136 leave best call-back time. ROOMMATE WANTED to share 4 bedroom townhouse with pool in Oshawa, available immediate- ly, non smoker, no pets, $450/month, first/last (905)579- 8613 please leave message. SKOOTAMATTA RIVER - Tweed area. Six acres with 100 ft nice shoreline. Suitable for home or cottage. Good road, hydro, tele- phone. $18,900. Owner 613- 395-5363. 1993 COLEMAN tent trailer, ex- cellent condition. Used once a summer. Roomy, queen bed, 3-way fridge, 2 stoves, add-a- room, dining tent avail. $4000. Call Ross (905)427-1318 2001 VIKING pop up trailer fully upgraded $4995; 2004 25' PROWLER travel trailer $14,900; 2004 28' KEYSTONE OUTBACK travel trailer with bunk beds $15,900; 2003 FIFTH WHEEL 38 foot Luxury travel trailer with three tip outs $25,900; 1999 FIFTH WHEEL 30' Jayco travel trailer with two tip outs $15,500; 2003 24' TANDEM axle enclosed car hauler $6500; Please phone for details & appts. J.D. Cycle Corp. 905-434-2553. jdcycle1@bellnet.ca BALSAM LAKE Fenelon Falls Tr ailers for Sale on Sites, Housekeeping Cottages for rent. Seasonal boat slips for rent. 1-877-887-2550 www.sandybeachtrailercourt.com 2001 17' SKEETER fishing boat loaded with 150 Yamaha $14,900; 14' ALUMINUM boat with 18 HP motor $1500; Please phone for details & appts. J.D. Cycle Corp. 905-434-2553. jdcycle1@bellnet.ca WANTED - Yamaha snowmobile, prefer Exciter or Phazer, in good condition, not abused and prefer low kms. Call 905-434-0392 NOTICE St. John’s Presbyterian Cemetery Concession 7, Pickering (West of Brock Rd.) St. John’s Presbyterian Cemetery Board has submitted by-laws to the Registrar of the Cemeteries Act (Revised). Any interested parties may contact Jake Snyder at (905)649-5962 for information, or to make copies. These by-laws are subject to the approval of the Registrar, Cemeteries Act (Revised). LOST, SHITSZU, FEMALE, Ka- tie. Short-haired. Skin disorder, blind. No collar. Taken from Al- bery Crescent. Reward. 905- 619-9952. AFFORDABLE loving daycare, all ages, non-smoking, exp., steps Glengrove P.S., St. Antho- ny Daniels bus route. near PTC. Large fenced backyard, fenced pool, summer swimming. Play- room/crafts, Snacks/lunch. Ref- erences. (905)839-7237 PSYCHIC READER & ADVISOR Palm - Tarrot - Crystal Ball. No life without problems ~ No problems without solutions. Pri- vate & Confidential. (905)721- 8437 FIRST CUT HAY,No dust, very green, small squares, 50 pound average. Round 4x5 wheat bales, straw also avail. Good-prices!! P/U or/Delivery avail. (705)328- 6644,-call anytime. $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. A BEDROOM SET,gorgeous cherry sleigh, triple dresser/mir- ror, tall dresser, night table, new. Cost $7450, sell $1,500. Call 416-524-2018. @@ www.marketplacedurhamregion.com Merchand i s e O n l i n e Merchand i s e O n l i n e Classifi ed Ads! Classifi ed Ads! F or Merch a n d i s e u n d e r $ 5 0 F or Merch a n d i s e u n d e r $ 5 0 FREEFREE visit 3 wall units, queen box/mattress, canopy bed, dryer, oak ta- ble/chairs, freezer, buffet/hutch, Bowflex, 89 GMC Sierra, 89 Jeep Cherokee, air compressor, MIG welder. (905)721-8009 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 DINING ROOM SET,teak table, 6 chairs, buffet and hutch, mint condition, must sell, best offer. (905)721-0707 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. ANTIQUES:Spinning Wheel (turn-of-century) $450; high-back bed $250; rocking chair $275; serving table $125; tea wagon $300; upright grand piano Gerh- ard-Heintzman $500; Beanie Baby collection. (905)720-1620 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 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 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. A/P PAGE 32 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, March 23, 2007 www.durhamregion.com VIEW ON-LINE AT....VIEW ON-LINE AT....OPEN HOUSE WEEKENDOPEN HOUSE WEEKEND JASMINE PENA Sales Representative 905-686-3800 www.TheRealEstateGal.ca First Realty Ltd. Brokerage ENCLAVES OF PICKERING Join us for Refreshments & Tour this Beautiful All Brick, Coughlan Built Home in the Private Enclave of Pinecreek. 4 bedrooms/3baths. 2 Years New. Open Concept Design. Over 2100 Sq Ft. Quality Porcelain Tiles And Loads Of Gorgeous Hardwood Floors. Oak Stair Rails W/Iron Pickets. Large Master w/ensuite bath. Huge Walk-out Basement. Backs Onto Green Space. Still Covered Under New Home Warranty. Minutes To 401 & All Amenities. Entrance To Garage From Foyer. Double Car Driveway ...Sunbird Trail is on the W. side of Whites Rd/North of Finch. Follow signs. Call me today for a personal viewing. 637 SUNBIRD TRAIL, PICKERING SUNDAY MARCH 25, 2-4 P.M.$349,900KAREN WILSON Sales Representative 905-683-1790 ACHILLES & HARWOOD SPACIOUS 3+1 Sidesplit on 125’ LOT in South AJAX! Completely Updated MODERN Kitchen w/ Ceramics! Cozy Family Rm has Hrdwd & W/O to PRIVATE Yard! Open Concept L/D! Close to 401, Library, Pool, Shops! EXCELLENT VALUE! 10 HEATHERWOOD, AJAX SAT. & SUN. 2:30-4 P.M. MARCH 24 & 25 $289,900$409,900AUDLEY & KERRISON STUNNING 4 B/R Executive Home on 50’ Lot! Kitchen w/SS Appliances, Centre Island & Servery! Spacious Master w/ 4pc Ensuite and Walk-In Closet. Main Floor Laundry! Thousands $$ spent on Upgrades! SO MUCH MORE! 77 LOUGHLIN HILL AJAX SAT. & SUN. 12:30-2 P.M. MARCH 24 & 25 Connect Realty Brokerage INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED “Guiding You Home W ith Maritime Hospitality” DON SUTHERLAND Broker 416-445-8855 416-226-3880 “South Ajax beauty” walk to lake- side park, lovely updated 3 bedrm. family home. W/O to deck from fully reno’d kitchen. Newer windows, CAC, eaves, soffi t. Large master bdrm., attached garage plus park 5 cars or large vehicle. Fully fenced yard. Shopping & transit nearby. SATURDAY & SUNDAY MARCH 24 & 25, 2-4 P.M. 3 AGATE ROAD, AJAX$259,000REFERRED REALTY INC. BROKERAGE indendently owned and operated AN AJAX BEAUTY YOU’LL WANT TO SEE! SATURDAY & SUNDAY MARCH 24 & 25, 2:30-4:30 P.M. 1775 VALLEY FARM RD(TH#7) PICKERING PKWYNANCY YA MASAKI Sales Representative 416-281-2200 FABULOUS FREEHOLD TOWNHOUSE! GREAT LOCATION! 2.5 yrs NEW! 3 bdrms. Entertain w/Style! Bright open concept, upgraded eat-in kitchen with walk-out deck (10’x 9.5’), ceramics, laminate, freshly painted & sparkling clean thru-out! Plus many extra upgrades++ huge master bdrm. w/Ensuite (sep. shower, W/I closet, Jul. balcony). Direct garage access, walk to Town Centre, rec. centre, transit. Easy 401 access. Call Nancy For More Info! CASE REALTY Brokerage Independently owned & operated $229,500 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 SUNDAY MARCH 25TH, 1-3 P.M. (Just East of Westney, off Rossland & Seggar) LOCATED IN PREF'D, HIGH END "NOTTINGHAM" NEIGHBOURHOOD 4 Bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, just under 4 years new! Exceptional.......Smooth, 9 foot Ceilings!!! Upgrades, Upgrades, Upgrades!!!! Kitchen w/Maple cabinetry & High end Kitchen Aid appliances. C/Air, C/Vac, Main Flr Laundry, Dir Garage access ***Gorgeous Hardwood & Ceramic fl ooring***! 2 Tier Deck w/Gazebo, lighting & landscaping Spacious property, no neighbours in front, great location! Abundance of southwest sunlight exposure! Enjoy the sunsets on the back deck........ 13 WAINRIGHT DRIVE, AJAX - $389,900 SUBY KUMAR Sales Representative 905-831-8886 BAYLY & HARWOOD Move-in condition. Spacious 3 bedroom 2 full bath. Balcony, eat-in kitchen, ensuite laundry and storage. Tennis, swimming pool and gym. Near lake, hospital, schools and transit. Call Suby 905-831-8886. SAT. MARCH 24, 1-4 P.M. 66 FALBY CRT. UNIT 208, AJAX$176,900QUALITY ONE LTD., Brokerage Independently Owned and Operated Realtron Realty Inc., Brokerage BING and SANDRA RAHIM Sales Representatives 416-289-3333 Absolutely stunning Medallion Built 3-bedroom + 2 1/2 bath, quality home in the newer sub-divison Carruthers Creek neighbourhood. Approx. 1932 sq ft with a terrifi c open concept, 9 ft ceiling, neutral decor & streaming with lots of natural light.This home is nicely upgraded with oak staircase, modern oak kitchen with eat-in area + breakfast bar, central air, a walk-out basement with large windows. Just move in!!! SATURDAY MARCH 24, 2-4 P.M. 51 STYLES CRES., AJAX Rossland/Salem O P E N H O U S E$325,000Let one of our Real Estate Experts help you make your dream of homeownership come true TARA D’OLIVEIRA* 905-655-1144 1-888-732-1600 tara@tarahome.com www.tarahome.com BRIGHT, FRESH & MODERN Private Location in West Pickering. 3 Bedrooms, 3 Baths. 9 ft. Ceilings on main. Big Eat-in Kitchen also has Breakfast Bar. Wood Flooring & Huge Window in living & dining. Master Bedroom Retreat with full Ensuite Bath & Walk-in Closet. Vaulted Ceiling in 3rd Bdrm. Central Air, Vac, Cold room & appliances included. Prof. Painted ‘07. Come out and see this Beautiful Freehold Home! (N. on Altona from Hwy. 2, R. on Strouds, R. on Treetop). SAT. & SUN., MAR. 24 & 25, 2-4P.M. 1939 TREETOP WAY PICKERING$284,900Spirit Inc. Brokerage LISA PELTIER* 905-432-7200 WILSON/CLEARSKY Spectacular 5 bdrm. all brick executive loaded with upgrades. Unique layout, shows 10++. Huge 170’ lot. Please call Lisa Peltier* or Jan Penney* 905-432-7200. SAT. & SUN., MARCH 24 & 25, 2-4PM 854 GREENLEAF CIRCLE, OSHAWA$409,900Ability Real Estate Ltd. Brokerage CHRIS DE LUCA* 905- 831-3300 SUPER UPGRADED PERFECT FOR 1ST TIME BUYER 3 bdrms., 3 bath, finished basement. Brand new kitchen from the floor up. Freshly painted. Don’t miss out on this one. Call Chris De Luca today at 905-668-3800. See more pictures at www.chrisdeluca.ca www.1897bicroft.com SAT. & SUN., MAR. 24 & 25, 2-4PM 1897 BICROFT COURT PICKERING$259,649FIRST Realty Ltd., Brokerage BROCK/HWY. #2 Just Listed!! Renovated thru-out. This 3+1 bedroom is a “SHOW PIECE” Top of the line “FLOORING” Gorgeous “Family size Kitchen” ** 2 ** separate entrance to basement. Potential in-law. Thousands spent on light fi xtures & window coverings. 2 yr. new pool with all new decking and interlock backing onto open space. “Entertainers Delight” Hurry on this “BEAUTY” Won’t last!! See www.stevekostka.com or RETV channel 260 “ROGERS TV”. Call Steve now!! 905-839-7449 SAT. MAR. 24, 2-4 P.M. 1567 MARSHCOURT DR. PICKERING STEVE KOSTKA 905-839-7449 WALKOUT BASEMENT Absolutely “Gorgeous” 2 year new “Coughlan Home” backing onto Ravine. Dollars spent on upgrades!! Hardwood fl oors, Kitchen, central air, 9 ft. ceilings. Large bedrooms in this all brick home. Priced to sell!! “Garage entrance” to home. SUN. MAR. 25, 2-4 P.M. 653 SUNBIRD TRAIL, PICKERING WHITES/NORTH OF FINCH AVE. ROUGE RIVER Realty Ltd. Brokerage R A V I N E L O T$337,000$319,900See www.stevekostka.com or RETV channel 260 “ROGERS TV”. Call Steve now!! 905-839-7449 WHITBY FREEHOLD Brock St./South of Taunton, approx. 1500 sq.ft., bright open concept, 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, upgraded hardwood on main fl oor, bleached oak kitchen w/ breakfast bar, gas fi replace in living rm, walkout to stone patio, huge master w/3pc. ensuite & w/i closet, freshly painted, door to garage. Call Cindy Persico at 1-877-855-7255 or 416-281-2200 SUNDAY, MARCH 25, 2 - 4 P.M. 103 DECATUR PLACE, WHITBY $2 4 9 , 9 9 9 CINDY PERSICO Sales Representative 416-281-2200 1-877-855-7255 CASE REALTY BROKERAGE Independently owned & operated JUDITH FEOR* 416- 281-0027 www.judyfeor.com • Absolutely stunning and spacious executive home backing onto park with 2 walkouts to deck • 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms including spectacular ensuite • Main floor family room & laundry/ mud room with garage access • Upgraded flooring throughout • Interlocking drive and walkway with new rear deck and awning • Asking price $399,999 SAT. & SUN., MAR. 24 & 25, 2-4 P.M. 39 COOMER CRESCENT AJAX WEST Realty Ltd. Brokerage A UNIQUE QUEEN ANN CUSTOM DESIGN! Located on a gorgeous ravine lot in a quiet neighbourhood. Great curb appeal. This large 5 bedroom home boasts an enormous open concept kitchen with a walkout to a BBQ patio. The den has a private exist to wrap around porch. Relax in the sun room or relieve your stress of the day on the private balcony off the master bedroom. Professionally finished throughout! Many upgrades! True tranquility in the city! SAT. & SUN., MARCH 24 & 25, 2-4pm 890 VOYAGER AVE., PICKERING ROCCO LISCIO, P Eng., PMP Sales Representative 905-619-9500 Sutton Group Heritage Realty Inc., Brokerage Independently Owned and Operated Email: rliscio@sympatico.ca www.lisciohomes.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, March 23, 2007 PAGE 33 A/Pdurhamregion.com VIEW ON-LINE AT....VIEW ON-LINE AT....OPEN HOUSE WEEKENDOPEN HOUSE WEEKEND DANIELLE MASRI* 905-428-8274 Beautiful open concept home in Tribute’s prestigious enclave community in Ajax. 3 bdrms., 2 baths, hardwood in living/dining area & ceramic in kitchen, bathrooms & front entrance. This gorgeous home has upgraded flooring, cabinets & faucets throughout. Unfinished basement ready for you to make it your own with a roughed in bathroom. Close to the 401, 407, shopping, schools, rec centre w/gym, library & pools plus MUCH MORE. Come see this spectacular home for yourself. If you can’t make it to our open house please call Danielle Masri at 905-428-8274 for your own personal showing. SAT. MARCH 24, 2-4 P.M. 53 McSWEENEY CRES., AJAX Sutton Group Status Realty Inc., Brokerage Independently Owned and Operated GRACE JORGENSEN* 905-686-5153 1-866-430-9900 SUN. MARCH 25, 2-4 P.M. 9 RYCROFT CRT., WHITBYNew ListingWANT PERFECTION? Sutton Group Classic Realty Inc., Brokerage Independently Owned and Operated Absolutely stunning home on quiet cres. next to park. Exotic hardwood fl oors through out. 5 bedrooms, 2nd fl r loft w/w/o to balcony, fi nished bsmt w/rec room with fi replace. Nanny’s quarters w/full bath & exercise rm. Asking $399,900 hurry before it’s sold. 1-866-430-9900. AGATHE SCHONFELD*** 416-487-5131 STUNNING 3 BEDROOM 2 WASHROOM BEAUTY This gem on an extra large lot is totally ready to move in. Updated and upgraded, no need to start your move with more work. Gleaming hardwood floors throughout, gorgeous finished basement with picture window, 2 newer washrooms, party size decking overlooking huge private fenced-in yard. Family size kitchen, fabulous court like setting. Open house Sunday 2-4 p.m. Don’t miss it. SUN. MARCH 25, 2-4 P.M. 37 TAYLOR RD., SOUTH AJAX Ultimate Brokerage First Realty Ltd. Brokerage www.DOUGTAYLOR.ca DOUG TAYLOR Broker 905-831-3300 WALK TO THE LAKE! * Ideal Westshore location * Rare 3 bedroom backsplit on premium lot * Family room addition w/cathedral ceiling * Finished rec room with fi replace * Hardwood fl ooring, built-in shelving * Walk to Frenchman’s Bay Public School * You won’t be disappointed! SAT. & SUN. MARCH 24 & 25, 2-4 P.M. 740 YEREMI ST., PICKERING$289,900AIDAN MURPHY* 905- 619-9500 Just Reduced! Seller anxious. Willing to look at all serious offers! Great layout (Brougham model) in Maple Ridge. Come to the Open House for full details. Finch to Maple Ridge. Follow signs Call Aidan at 905-619-9500 1129 HARVEST DR., PICKERING $31 9, 9 0 0 Group Heritage Realty Inc., Brokerage Independently Owned and Operated www.aidanmurphyhomes.com SUNDAY, MAR. 25, 2-4 PM RICK & NICOLE MENARY Sales Rep. 905-619-9500 SUN., MARCH 25, 2-4 P.M. 5 MCSWEENEY AJAX$319,900FOR THOSE WHO KNOW WHAT TO LOOK FOR This upgraded brick home has it all. Prof. fi nished basement, landscaping front and back, crown mouldings, upgraded fl ooring, modern kitchen. This home is a must see. Check it out at www.menary.comSutton Group Heritage Realty Inc., Brokerage Independently Owned and Operated 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. & SUN. MARCH 24 & 25, 2-5 P.M.$318,900EXIT REALTY ADVISORS Brokerage RANDY LAFLEUR Sales Representative 416-844-2926 416-259-1147 Offi ce SHARON FOURNIER* 905 668-3800 PRESTIGIOUS LOCATION BY THE LAKE! Beautiful and spacious 3+1 bedroom executive, 4 baths, 2 gas fireplaces, finished and upgraded throughout. HUGE private lot backing on to scenic forest with inground pool, custom cedar cabana, massive wrap around deck, interlock and all professionally landscaped. Immaculate. Won’t Last!! SUNDAY, MARCH 25, 2-4 P.M. 241 LAKEDRIVEWAY WEST Brokerage FIRST Realty Ltd., Whitby $46 9, 9 0 0 Let one of our Real Estate Experts help you make your dream of homeownership come true SHARON HUTCHINSON* 416- 286-3993 AMAZING ROUGEMOUNT LOCATION 72’ x 130’ pool size lot. Gorgeous over 5,300 sq. ft. of living space. This home has it all. This well appointed home offers hardwood floors, ceramics, main floor den, exercise room, wine/cold cellar, nanny suite, 2 fireplaces. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to have it all. Call Sharon Hutchinson 416-286-3993. www.sharonhutchinson.com BY APPOINTMENT ONLY$699,000ROUGE RIVER Realty Ltd. Brokerage JUNE ROBERTS Sales Representative 416-284-4751 ALTONA & STROUDS EXECUTIVE FREEHOLD! Open Concept Pickering Freehold End Unit - Backing Onto Altona Forest! 3 Bedrooms, 3 Baths & 3 Yrs New! Large Master Bdrm W/5 Pc Ensuite & W/I Closet, Kitchen W/ Breakfast Bar, Pantry, Pass-Thru to Dining Rm & W/O to Garden. Oak Hdwd Flrs Thru- Out, CAC & CVAC. 6 Appliances, Interlock Walkway! Don’t Miss This Just Listed Beauty! To View Call June Roberts - 416-284-4751 SUNDAY MARCH 25, 2-4 P.M. 356 STROUDS LANE, PICKERING Connect Realty Brokerage INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED$319,900• This one shines! • Updated kitchen & bathrooms • New windows, roof & garage doors • All appliances included • Come & see for yourself SATURDAY & SUNDAY MARCH 24 & 25, 1-4 P.M. 15 BEAUMONT DRIVE, AJAX$359,900CASE REALTY Brokerage LYNN MC CULLOCH Sales Representative 905 831-2273 MEL KNIGHT Sales Representative 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. 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We have the latest "HOT ITEMS FOR SPRING" including the 3 pc "All Leather", Modern Design Sofa Set which is Double Stitched with Pillows in Bicast Espresso, the "Ultra Rich Feel" of our 3 pc "All Leather", Hand Tied, Italian Stitched, Sofa Set in Burgundy, "JUST IN" a "100% All Bonded Leather" 3 pc Sofa Set with a hint of wood showing in 8 different Colours, for the "Master Bedroom", try our "Stunning" King Suite with Decadent Carved Details, Marble Inlay & a Leather Detailed Headboard in a Rich Tone of Walnut, for the Dining Room there is an "Exquisite" French Provincial Dining Suite with an Impressive, Carved Buffet & Hutch, a Double Pedestal Table with Wood Inlay & 8 Richly Upholstered Chairs. Any of these items are sure to be a FOCAL POINT in your home. We also are offering for sale, additional bed suites such as the Mission Oak, Walnut Rope & Pillar, Traditional or low profile sleigh beds in cherry & the Diamond Set in Walnut. Sofa Sets include Show woods, Micro suede, Bicast Leather in a variety of colours. For dining, we have Dinette sets in Maple with Press back Chairs, a 5 pc Walnut set & a Drop Leaf with 4 Chairs. To round things out, we have Grandfather Clocks, China Cabinets, Accent Tables, Antique Buffets, Tea Trolleys, Marble Topped Vanities, Framed Art for all tastes, Side Chairs, Cheval Mirrors, Cast Iron accents for house and Garden, Drum Tables, Hand Painted Bombe Chests & many more items. WHY PAY RETAIL WHEN YOU COULD BUY HERE? Feather your nest with savings! This list is subject to additions or deletions by auctioneer. We accept consignments & estate pieces. POOL TABLES,8' and 9' Cana- dian made slate billiard tables, by Canada Billiard and Herrington, for sale. Complete with accesso- ries. (905)420-6113 POOP N SCOOP Spring Clean Ups Special book online and re- ceive 2 weeks free www.stink- ies.ca 905-718-8455 PRISTINE VICTORIAVILLE built Queen Anne cherry wood dining room table, 42x84, 6 chairs, hutch. Professionally refinished and re-upholstered chairs. $3,900 O.B.O. 416-676-6697 (Ajax). 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. 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 - Challenge FTA will GRAND OPEN March 31st 10-5. Specials include: Captive Works 600 Premium $179.95, SonicView 1000 $219.95. Quan- tities are limited- hundreds of channels, NO MONTHLY BILLS. Lifetime Support FREE. Shop on- line or in-store with confidence Accessories/ Installations/ Sup- port. 570 Westney Rd. South, Unit 15, Ajax. 905-231-2162 www.challengefta.com SATELLITE TV,NO MONTHLY BILLS. U-Neek Electronics. Sole operator is only FERN. Visit the first & best FTA store in Durham Sales-installations-support 226 Bloor St. E. Oshawa (905) 435- 0202 www.uneekelectronics.com/ members/feedback.htm SOFAS,(2 matching) asking $650 pair. Off white, in excellent condition. Both 3 seater's. Call (905)837-9966. TWIN OVER DOUBLE bunk bed set with 6 drawer dresser. $500. 905-239-1948. USED MONITORS, $20-75! Used P4 computers, new and used components. REPAIRS/installs. In-home service. 905-404-3013. WHITBY approx. 21 ft. Kitchen cupboards, solid oak, raised pan- el, pantry, decorative range hood, Lazy Susans, pot drawers. Excel- lent condition asking $3500. (905)430-7780. 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 VENDORS WANTED for 2007 West Northumberland Home & Tr ade Show, April 20th to 22th in Port Hope. Contact Chairman Jim Sine 905-373-6748, to re- serve a booth. VENDORS WANTED - Ganaras- ka Financial 4th annual Animals R Us Festival, Saturday, June 2, 2007, 10 am - 4 pm. Port Hope Fall Fair building. For profit ven- dors $65, not-for profit vendors $40. Lots of demos to see such as flyball, agility, Muskoka Wild- life Centre, Indian River Reptile Zoo etc. Call the Northumberland Human Society at 905-885-4131 for more info. 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. 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. BERNESE MOUNTAIN DOG puppies for sale. Vet checked, dewormed. Both parents on site. Family raised. $1200. Call 905- 433-9407. BLACK LAB PUPPIES, family raised, vet checked, first shots, dewormed. Ready to go right now. Call Mike (905)720-1263 BORDER TERRIER PUPS (like Bengie) vaccinated, dewormed, ready to go! 905-344-1026, pjmemail@yahoo.com, www.equilore.ca. DOGGY DILEMMA?Will custo- mize & prepare dog/cat food us- ing wholesome ingredients. For pick-up or delivery. Call Chris 905-985-3952. JACK RUSSELL PUPPIES for sale, 2 female puppies available, up to date shots, dewormed, adorable, available immediately. $600 each. Also 1 1/2 year old male to right home. (905) 620- 0814. wwwarazmatazjart.com 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 POT BELLY PIG FOR SALE, (not for eating). Call (905)434- 0392 LABRADOODLES (chocolate) M/F & Goldendoodles (red to cream) Males. Great family pets, happy & healthy. 705-437-2790 www.doodletreasures.com YOU COULD HAVE your dog under control and listening in 2 short weeks. TSURO DOG TRAINING. www.tsurodogtraining.com 905- 797-2855. 1970 Pontiac Lemans $8999. 1998 Sunfire 111k $2999, 1999 Chev Mailbu $2999, 2000 Monta- na 123k $8990. 2000 GMC C2500 167k $6999. Others from $1999 certified and E-tested. (Kelly & Sons since 1976) 905- 683-7301 or 424-9002. www. kel- lyandsonsauto.com 1989 JEEPYJ, As Is, $1000,00. Call- 905-4262440, Ask for Sean. 1993 FORD TEMPO,126,000 km, great gas mileage. Good run- ning car. E-tested and certified. $l,1500 or best offer. Call (905) 439-0228. 1993 FORD TEMPO,engine replaced, new gas tank, as is, $1000 OBO. (905)623-4448 1995 ESCORT,2dr., 5-spd stan- dard, working A/C, CD, great run- ner, nice looking, factory Mags, spoiler, clean interior. 227kms, certified, emission tested, $1900. (905)263-2068 after 3pm 1999 CHEV MALIBU 3.1L V6 automatic. White with tan interior. Excellent condition. Cert and E tested for $3800.00. Phone (905) 571-5138. 2000 PONTIAC GrandAm SE 200k $3750; 2000 FORD Taurus SE 220k $2995; 1996 PONTIAC GrandPrix SE 160k $2995; 1995 PONTIAC Transport SE $235k $2495. All vehicles Certi- fied/Emission passed. 6-month warranty included. Dealer. (905)725-1632, (905)925-2205 2001 CADILLAC DEVILLE.Sale Price $13,495. Pewter on tan leather. Pampered from DAY 1. This vehicle is immaculate inside and out. Priced for an immediate sale. Only at AJAX NISSAN 1-866-304-7326. 2002 ACURA RSX PREMIUM, auto, roof, leather, air, silver, 64,000kms. $17,888. Call PICKERING HONDA, 1-877-294- 5050. 2002 PONTIAC MONTANA, ex- tended, fully loaded, excellent cond. many extras. Asking $8,000. Also 2000 Neon, 4 dr., 5 speed, runs great, asking $2,800. Phone (905) 706-9370. 2003 HYUNDAI ACCENT GL se- dan, 4dr, auto, a/c, beige, 88,000kms, $8,888. Call PICKERING HONDA 1-877-294- 5050. 2003 HYUNDAI ELANTRA,4 dr, auto, air con, new windshield and tires, $6000. (905)743-9940 or 416-988-1244 2004 MAZDA RX8 GT, 6-speed, grey, roof, leather, 50,000kms. $24,388. Call PICKERING HONDA 1-877-294-5050 2004 PONTIAC GRAND AM, 100,000 km, in good condition, asking $9,000 OBO. Call 905- 377-0361 evenings and week- ends. 2004 VW PASSAT WAGON. 1.8T, GLS, 4 Motion, auto, leath- er, roof, grey, 29,000kms. $22,995. Call PICKERING HONDA 1-877-294-5050 LEASE PAYMENT only 239.89/month 2004 Hyundai Elantra, air, cruise, pwr. windows, standard, 43 mpg, 4 door, dealer maintained, 75,000kms- Hyundai warranty to 120K, OR, 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan $9,999 air, cruise, 135K- extended war- rant to 170K maintained by Duff's Auto, Whitby, new brakes, emis- sion tested. Call 905-448-2715 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. Has the best cash deal for your good scrap cars and trucks. Speedy service. (905)655-4609 or (416)286-6156. ! 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). 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 1978 CHEVY CHEYENNE,366 Big Block Rebuilt. Gas engine, Red. $2000. o.b.o. Contact 905- 626-6994 1991 GM BLAZER,4 dr, auto, 4X4, runs well, 2-tone blue, 145,000km., one owner, no acci- dents. $2,000. as is. (905)419- 1259 2001 FORD EXPLORER Sportrac 4X4, 4dr, auto, a/c, lots of toys, white, 66,000kms. $16,995. Call PICKERING HONDA 1-877-294-5050. 2005 NISSAN XTRAIL SE,4X4, auto, roof, red, 23,000km, $22,995. Call PICKERING HONDA 1-877-294-5050 1999 CHEVY VENTURE VAN, auto, air, dual airbags, fully load- ed, very clean, 3.4, 6 cylinder, 175,000km, certified, $4350. obo. Call Dave 905-665-5248 or 416- 834-3852. 2 PARTS VANS -1993 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER low kms. on 3 litre engine & transmission. 1994 CARAVAN high kms. 3.3 li- tre. Oshawa 905-242-0109 2001 CHEV. EXPRESS VAN, 97,000 kms. Asking $14,999. Call 905-922-9015. 1986 PONTIAC TRANS-AM, 350/5spd, 120,000kms, Flow Master Exhaust, GTA Rims/Rear end, new shocks, rad, T-Roof, needs minor body work. $6000 OBO, can be certified. (905)743- 9412 2006 HARLEY DAVIDSON Road Glide, unique yellow pearl colour with detachable matching tour pak and lowers. Race tuner with Scream'n Eagle pipes 12,260k, asking $20,900. 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(Hwy 2) Unit 26 Pickering, 905.426.6529 Two locations to serve you better durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 36 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, March 23, 2007 Tr o jans dispose of Barrie school in OFSAA ‘AAAA’ hoops opener AJAX — The Pickering High School Trojans had little trou- ble in recording its first victory of the provincial high school ‘AAAA’ boys’ basketball cham- pionships in Hamilton Thurs- day morning. The third-seeded Trojans blew out Bear Creek of Barrie 91-33 in the first-round con- test at the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) championships at Hamilton’s Cathedral school. Harouna Mutumbo led the Tro- jans with a 19-point effort. He was followed by guard Cory Jo- seph with 12. Pickering High plays its sec- ond-round game today (Friday) at St. Mary’s school in Hamilton at 10:30 a.m. The Trojans play 14th-seeded Sir Robert Borden (Ottawa). Meanwhile, the 15th-seeded Archbishop Denis O’Connor Catholic High School Chargers lost its first-round game 76- 55 to fifth-seeded St. Patrick’s Catholic High School from the Ottawa area at the OFSAA ‘AAA’ boys’ basketball champion- ships, also in Hamilton. DO’C played its second- round game against second- seeded Jean Vanier Catholic Secondary School from Toronto later on Thursday, with the re- sult unavailable at press time. Post 1-2 record at OFSAA ‘AA’ showcase in Trenton AJAX — The Archbishop Denis O’Connor Catholic Sec- ondary School girls’ hockey team finished just outside of the playoff picture at the pro- vincial high school hockey championships in Trenton. The DO’C girls finished with a 1-2 record at the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) girls’ ‘A A’ hockey championships, which put them in third place in pool play; the top two in each qualified for the playoff quarter-finals. The Chargers finished pool play on Wednesday morning with a resounding 8-3 victory over Holy Cross. After holding a 2-1 edge after the first period, the Chargers blew the game wide open in the middle stan- za scoring four goals to take a commanding 6-2 lead. DO’C added two more goals in the third period to close out the victory. Jenn Daly led the way with a four-goal game for the Chargers. Other goal scorers were Christie Pierce, Sarah Sideway, Shawna Smith and Megan Hagg. Adding assists were Yvonne Mais with two, Kim Hutchinson, Shannon Stoute, Jen Masterton, Amy Johnson, Pierce and Jennifer D’Alessandro. On Tuesday afternoon, the Chargers dropped a 6-2 deci- sion to College Notre Dame from northern Ontario. Daly and Johnson scored for DO’C, with assists to Hagg with two, Stoute and Masterton with one apiece. The Chargers were blanked 6-0 by Bishop Tonnos from the Hamilton area in Game 1 on Tuesday morning. 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OVER 60 PRE-OWNED PREMIUM VEHICLES IN STOCK... 2007 COBALT LS $147BI-WEEKLY AUTO, A/C,CD 2007 CALIBER SXT $172BI-WEEKLY AUTO, A/C, LOADED 2006 FUSION SEL $181BI-WEEKLY 4 CYL., CLOTH, LOADED 2006 MAZDA 3 $172BI-WEEKLY AUTO, AC, CD, SILVER 2007 CHEV MALIBU LT $155BI-WEEKLY AUTO, AC, CD 2006 COBALT LT $185BI-WEEKLY 9,400 KMS, KL, PW, PL, AC, CD 2007 CHEV IMPALA LS $176BI-WEEKLY 2006 GALLANT GTS $281BI-WEEKLY 3.8L V6, LOADED, W LEATHER 2006 MITSUBISHI L ANCER ES 2005 HONDA CIVIC $182BI-WEEKLY 4 CYL., AUTO, AC, LOCKS, CD, TILT, BLK 2005 TOYOTA COROLLA $159BI-WEEKLY AUTO, AC, PL, TILT, CD 2003 SATURN ION $115BI-WEEKLY BASE, 5 SPD, AM/FM, LOW, LOW KMS 2006 NISSAN ALTIMA $181BI-WEEKLY AUTO, AC, LOADED 2005 NISSAN SENTRA $154BI-WEEKLY AC, AUTO, KEYLESS, CD, PW, PL 2006 ENDEAVOR $34,995 LEATHER, ALLOYS, DVD, LOADED LTD. 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 ! 2005 JEEP LIBERTY $229BI-WEEKLY 3LEF T ! $15,777* TOO NEW FOR P I C T U R E ! ! OR 0% for72Mos. O.A.C AUTOMATIC, AIR COND., P. WINDOWS, P. LOCKS 2TO C H O O S E FR O M durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 38 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, March 23, 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 23, 2007 PAGE 39 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. 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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 DOWNJUST SIGN & DRIVE!!JUST SIGN & DRIVE!! $109 bi-wk/84 $13,895 2006 SEBRING TOURING Stk#P8816 LOW KMS, RIMS $133 bi-wk/84 $16,985 2005 CHRYSLER 300 Stk#V8936 RIMS, LOW KMS, LUXURY $$00 $26,985 2006 DODGE DURANGO SLT 4X4 LEATHER, SUNROOF Stk#P8837 $208 bi-wk/84 $148 bi-wk/96 $18,985 2007 DODGE CALIBER R/T LEATHER, SUNROOF, ONLY 7,000 KMS. Stk#C8202A NO CHARGE 2008 CHALLENGER T-SHIRT WITH EVERY TEST DRIVE!$78 bi-wk/72 $8,395 2003 DODGE SX 2.0 RT SUNROOF, ONLY 60,000 KMS Stk#P8927 $20,985 2006 CHRYSLER 300 TOURING LEATHER, LUXURY, BENTLEY GRILL Stk#V8893 $169 bi-wk/84 $89 bi-wk/72 $8,985 2004 CHRYSLER INTREPID ONLY 64,000 KMS. Stk#T7781A $185 bi-wk/84 $23,985 2005 DODGE RAM 1500 QUAD CAB 4X4 LONG BOX, HEMI, CAP ONLYONLY 24,000 KMS24,000 KMS $214 bi-wk/84 $24,985 2004 DODGE RAM QUAD CAB SLT 4X4 HEMI, ONLY 55,000 KMS, 20” CHROME $21,985 2006 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE ONLY 6,000 KMS $169 bi-wk/84 Stk#P8729 $244 bi-wk/84 $31,985 2006 DODGE CHARGER R/T DVD, SUNROOF, NAVIGATION $156 bi-wk/84 $19,985 2006 JEEP WRANGLER 4X4 ONLY 19,000 KMS. $169 bi-wk/84 $21,985 2006 DODGE DAKOTA 4X4 CLUB CAB Stk#P8720 AUTO, AIR, ONLY 3,000 KM $185 bi-wk/84 $23,985 2006 CHRYSLER PACIFICA TOURING Stk#P8906 VERY LOW KM, LOADED ONLY 6,000 KMS. $99 bi-wk/96 $13,385 2007 CHEVROLET COBALT LOADED. AUTO, AIR Stk#V8851 STOP THESETHESE AREARE NOTNOT MISPRINTS!MISPRINTS! VISITVISIT VILLAGEVILLAGE CHRYSLERCHRYSLER TODAY!TODAY! $89 bi-wk/72 $8,985 2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING Stk#V8655 V6, 200 HP, AUTO, AIR $104 bi-wk/84 $12,985 2006 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER ONLY 34,000 KMS. Stk#P8903 2007 DODGE CHARGER Stk#V8970 LOADED, LOW KMS. $155 bi-wk/96 $21,985 $141 bi-wk/84 $17,985 2006 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN STOW N’ GO, REAR A/C Stk#v8950 $13,985 2004 JEEP LIBERTY 4X4 $124 bi-wk/84 AUTO, AIR, ONLY 64,000 KMS $209 bi-wk/96 $29,985 2007 DODGE RAM 1500 QUAD CAB 4X4 MDS, 20” CHROME, HEMI STK#V8952 $148 bi-wk/84 $18,985 2006 JEEP LIBERTY 4X4 Stk#V8886 AUTO, AIR, LOADED $148 bi-wk/84 $18,985 2006 DODGE MAGNUM SXT Stk#P8966 RIMS, ONLY 23,000 KMS. 3.5L 250 HP RIMSRIMS P/SEATP/SEAT durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 40 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, March 23, 2007