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Click to Reg Today at cityofpickering.com The Pickering 44 PAGES ✦ Pressrun 50,900 ✦ Metroland Durham Region Media Group ✦ FRIDAY, MARCH 30, 2007 ✦ Optional delivery $6 / Newsstand $1 Talk s back on A mediator will try to end CUPE strike Page 3 Features, blogs and more to mark the 90th anniversary atVIMY RETURN TODaughter says mom died from C. difficile at Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering By Kristen Calis kcalis@durhamregion.com AJAX — When Peggy Stacewicz brought her mother to the hospital in January, she didn’t expect her to die. Jean Plourde, 75, of Ajax, had re- ceived treatment at Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering on a regular basis for the past 10 years for Mycobacte- rium kansasii, a bronchial infection. In the past year, Ms. Plourde had gone for three routine treatments. After she left her last treatment in Ja nuary 2006, she soon experienced severe diarrhea. But, Ms. Stacewicz said she didn’t think much of it be- cause the antibiotics her mother was using warned of such side effects on the bottle. “There was diarrhea everywhere but I still thought she’d be okay,” Ms. Stacewicz said. When she brought her mother back to the emergency room, the doctor put her on antibiotics and sent her home. But, after a couple of days, the diarrhea and pain was uncontrollable, so she went back. After a couple of days in the hos- pital, Ms. Stacewicz said the doc- tors told her that her mother had Clostridium difficile (C. difficile), a bacteria that causes severe diarrhea and can cause intestinal conditions such as colitis. Antibiotics usually cause it by killing the good bacteria in the colon, which allows C. dif- ficile to invade. “Her stomach looked like she was at full-term pregnancy,” Ms. Stace- wicz said. Once doctors determined it was C. difficile, they put Ms. Plourde on antibiotics to treat it, according to Ms. Stacewicz. But, she died on Feb. 19, five days later. Although her death certificate states she died of natural causes, her daughter be- lieves “the C. difficile is what killed her.” However, the joint general man- ager of infection prevention and control for Rouge Valley Health and Lakeridge Health Corporation, said it’s difficult to determine whether C. difficile is the actual cause of death in such cases. “You can’t pinpoint one thing because most patients are elderly,” Tricia Root said. She said elderly patients that catch C. difficile usually have other Intestinal bacteria hits hospital GETTING READY TO HIT THE WATER Jason Liebregts /News Advertiser photo PICKERING — Larry Williamson applies a little bit of wax to his mast at Frenchman’s Bay Marina. He is looking forward to a good season on the water with his son, who shares the boat. ✦ See Two, Page 4 Oshawa 800 Taunton Rd. 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Since March 21, 2,100 secretarial, custodial and maintenance, and educa- tional assistant employees in Durham public schools have been on strike. Un- resolved issues include wages, benefits, staffing, job postings and the threat of contract workers. Don Bryans, CUPE Local 218 president, is optimistic both sides will be able to resolve their issues through the mediation process. “Kaplan’s a very strong mediator,” said Mr. Bryans and added he’s known for being able to push parties into working together for a deal. “That’s his big thing.” The Durham District School Board is also opti- mistic. “He’s a very good media- tor and we think our posi- tions are reasonable,” said Craig Burch, the board’s director of education. Moving into media- tion with Mr. Kaplan was CUPE’s suggestion and the board agreed. Neither side has pre- conditions. Mr. Bryans said Mr. Kaplan is a private, in- dependent mediator. Unlike arbitration, nei- ther party will be forced to a decision through the process. “People are looking for us all to go back to the table... and I’m hoping that will be enough of a weight for us to come up with a resolve,” said Mr. Bryans. Mr. Burch has been in- volved in mediation be- fore. Since the mediator is invited, the notion is both sides will listen carefully to his suggestions, he said. It’s also likely those involved will have to stay together for the four days, 24 hours a day, or until an agreement is reached, said Mr. Burch. He added they’ll probably receive some nap time. “I think both sides are working to try and get the workers back for Monday... that’s my hope,” said Mr. Burch, but added it could take longer. If the strike is not re- solved soon, Mr. Burch could miss his April 4 trip to Vimy Ridge with stu- dents. The trip is still on, but some people may not be able to go because of the strike, such as teachers and parents, but it will be their own decision, said Mr. Burch. “It will be too bad; I would have liked to be there and see the experi- ence with the kids... but this labour dispute is num- ber one priority for me,” he said. The strike has also caused night school and commu- nity projects using school facilities to be cancelled. Mr. Burch said many prin- cipals and teachers have continued with student programs occurring imme- diately after school, such as sports and practises. “Basically, the principal waits even longer,” said Mr. Burch. 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She also mentioned the presence of C. difficile is stronger in the winter since more patients are on antibiotics in those months. It can be treated by specific antibiotics. Ms. Stacewicz said if she would have known about the bacteria ahead of time, her mother’s fate may have been different. “If they had told me to watch out for diarrhea, I would have brought her in sooner,” she said. Ms. Stacewicz thinks more should be done to warn people of the bacteria she believes killed her mother. She said she was at risk of catching it be- cause the doctors didn’t inform her of proper hy- giene procedures. For example, she used liquid soap rather than plain soap and water, which she later found out is correct. “I definitely didn’t have correct instructions at all,” she said. “They should have sat us down; they should have explained the proper procedures. They should have told us how serious it was.” Ms. Root explained C. difficile is not considered a reportable disease, meaning it is not mandatory that facilities report the “super bug.” But, she said as of January 2008, it will be considered mandatory to report it. Since C. difficile is not reportable, the hospital doesn’t warn of the bacteria if it’s been con- tained. They do, however, increase cleaning, wash- ing (with bleach) and make people wash their hands regularly. She said the front-line and cleaning staff at the hospital have been working tirelessly to control the spread and there have been no transmissions in the hospital. “Spreading it is preventable,” Ms. Root said. “If people don’t wash hands properly, it can easily spread.” She said staff have all been informed of the bacteria in great detail. Patients are screened and if someone is contaminated, they stay in single rooms. 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Paid for by the Government of Ontario THE NEWS ADVERTISER, March 30, 2007 PAGE 5 A/Pdurhamregion.com Shot fired, victim clubbed during Ajax robbery AJAX — Police retrieved a sawed-off rifle and a spent shell casing from the scene of a robbery in which a man was shot at and bludgeoned Tuesday eve- ning in Ajax. The 18-year-old victim told cops he and two friends were having a smoke on a catwalk connecting Mandrake Street and Bird Crescent around 7 p.m. when they were approached by two masked men. The three fled, with the 18-year- old entering a home on Bird Crescent, police said. Outside his two friends were roughed up and robbed of cash, with one of them having a sawed-off rifle pressed against his side, police said. The 18- year-old went back outside and shouted at the robbers, then retreated when one pointed the rifle at him and fired, police said. The gunman pursued the 18-year- old and clubbed him on the head with the butt of the rifle. A struggle ensued and the gun was dropped; the robbers fled on foot, police said. The suspects are described as a white man and a black man in their late teens or early 20s. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 905-579-1520, ext. 2533 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. EDITORIAL LETTER TO THE EDITOR NEWS ADVERTISER Metroland Durham Region Media Group Tim Whittaker, Publisher Joanne Burghardt, Editor-in-Chief Mike Johnston, Managing Editor Duncan Fletcher, Director of Advertising Andrea McFater, Retail Advertising Manager Eddie Kolodziejcak, Classified Advertising Abe Fakhourie, Distribution Manager Lillian Hook, Office Manager Cheryl Haines, Composing Manager Janice O’Neil, Composing Manager [ Contact us ]-- News/Sales 905-683-5110; Clas- sifieds 905-683-0707; Distribution 905-683-5117; News Fax 905-683- 0386; General Fax 905-683-7363; E-mail mjohnston@durhamregion. com; Mailing Address; 130 Com- mercial Ave., Ajax, Ont. L1S 2H5 [ About Us ]-- The News Advertiser is a Met- roland Media Group newspaper. The News Advertiser is a member of the Ajax & Pickering Board of Tr ade, Ontario Community News- paper Assoc., Canadian Commu- nity Newspaper Assoc., and the Canadian Circulations Audit Board. Also a member of the Ontario Press Council, 2 Carlton St., Suite 1706, Toronto, M5B 1J3, an independent organization that ad- dresses reader complaints about member newspapers. The pub- lisher reserves the right to clas- sify or refuse any advertisement. Credit for advertisement limited to space price error occupies. Edito- rial and Advertising content of the News Advertiser is copyrighted. Unauthorized reproduction is prohibited. Publications Mail Sales Agreement Number 1332791. [ Letters Policy ]-- We w elcome letters that include name, city of residence and phone numbers for verification. Writers are generally limited to 200 words and one submission in 30 days. We decline announcements, poetry, open letters, consumer com- plaints, congratulations and thank you notes. The editor reserves the right to edit copy for length, style and clarity. Opinions expressed by letter writers are not necessarily those of the News Advertiser. Due to the volume of letters, not all will be printed. Fax: 905-683-0386; e-mail: mjohnston@durhamregion. com. The newspaper contacts only those whose submissions have been chosen for publication. EDITORIALS & OPINIONS infodurhamregion.com A/P PAGE 6 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, March 30, 2007 durhamregion.com I don’t and will never own a Blackberry T he letters have been arriving at the paper ever since we pub- lished a story in which Pickering Councillor Doug Dickerson said he lost his Blackberry device not once, not twice but five times! “Shame on you,” one writer said. “Careless,” said another. It’s amazing how technology is so in- tegrated into our everyday lives. There was a time when it was said that the more advanced we became, the faster we’d be able to work and the more lei- sure time we’d have. It hasn’t worked out that way. We now are “connected” at virtually all times, which allows us to work at home, on the GO Train and even, God forbid, at the cottage. How things have changed. A recent documentary on the Battle of Vimy Ridge noted Canadian pilots relayed information to the ground by Morse Code. This was a remarkable development, as pilots could tell those lobbing artillery shells at the enemy if the fire was accurate and, if not, how to adjust it. Before this became pos- sible, pilots used to write down the information and, get this, drop it to the ground! Some, and you can include me in this group, take a strange pride in not being so plugged in. Resisting for years, I finally bought a cell phone. It’s an emergency phone for me, basically, that probably won’t work when I truly need it, sitting in my car in a ditch, somewhere in rural Ontario. I guess you could call me a neo-Lud- dite. The Luddites were textile craft- speople who objected to the Industrial Revolution machinery that replaced them. I Googled neo-Luddite and was surprised to find it, defined as “one who distrusts or fears the inevitable changes brought about by new technol- ogy.” That’s not me, exactly. It’s more a case where, well, I don’t find technol- ogy interesting. It doesn’t do it for me. Instead of hi-tech, I prefer no tech. The pleasure that comes with sitting, quietly, in a forest and listening to ev- erything, becoming part of it until you lose track of time. Spending a morning in the garden and getting my hands dirty. Watching the daylight wane in a bare-bones cabin with no electricity or running water, revelling in being so far away from technology’s reach. That’s for me. Of course, instead of a stick with string attached and a makeshift hook on the end, I’ll take my new reel and fishing rod to catch my dinner. Maybe I’m a selective neo-Luddite. Mike Ruta’s column appears every third Friday. E-mail mruta@durhamregion. com. Mike Ruta news editor Column offended reader To the editor: Re: Neil Crone’s March 21 column. The subheading of Mr. Crone’s column, “If not National Cleavage Day, how about National Set Things Right Day?” and the reference to cleavage in the body of his column has no place in a family newspaper. He may style himself as a humorist, but that does not give him carte blanche to be offensive to women in the guise of humour. Let me guess...you, the editor, are a man and probably found it funny. Just wondering...if a female columnist had written “If not National Bulging Jockstrap Day...” would you have published that? Jennifer Hay Ajax Be a part of what Pickering, Ajax have to offer T aking part in a local run or other event is a great way to get involved in your community. It’s barely spring, but already a trickle of upcoming events is beginning, namely walks, runs, golf tournaments and music and other festivals. Before long, it will become a fast-running stream until it seems that every weekend of the spring and summer is filled with something. These events support various worthy causes, and our participa- tion in them aids in the search to find a cure for cancer or other diseases or perhaps help people in our community. Or, quite simply, events such as Artfest on the Esplanade in Pickering or A Taste of Ajax, which debuted last year with great reviews, add to the vibrancy of our community. Oth- ers, like Home Week in Ajax, are established traditions that make our communities unique. After a long winter in which we all spent most of our time indoors, separated from our neighbours, it’s a great opportunity to get outside and enjoy the weather. It’s also a chance for newcomers to Pickering and Ajax to get a better sense of what their community is about, meet new people, and generally feel a part of it all. Many of us live here but spend a lot of our time outside of the community, commuting to and from work in Toronto. Hence the designation “bedroom community,” which ap- plies to many communities in the Greater Toronto Area. But, most of us have holidays during the summer, and don’t work on weekends, when many of the events take place. So, consider being a part of a local event this summer season. There’s something for all tastes and budgets. You’ll be supporting fellow community members, might meet some new people, and will add to the cultural landscape of the town and city. A check of the Pickering and Ajax websites is a good place to start, as under the events sections everything is laid out, with contact information and other details to steer you in the right direction. A quick survey reveals that the Big Brothers and Sisters Bowl for Kids Sake 2007 is on this weekend, the Easter Pa- rade is Pickering is next weekend, the 2007 Ajax-Pickering Super Cities WALK for MS is on April 15, and the 20-minute Pickering Makeover is on April 20. If you can’t take part in some of these events, at least lend your support to those that are, and stay tuned for many more in the coming months. 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Members of several Dur- ham police units executed search warrants at three locations in Bowmanville and Ajax as the investiga- tion culminated, seizing steroids, cocaine, ecstasy, prescription pain killers and GHB, known as the date rape drug, worth more than $90,000. Among those charged is a nutritionist from the fitness club, police said. Cops also recovered more than $4,000 in cash. The project began as a Drug Enforcement Unit in- vestigation in February after police received information about illegal steroids being sold at the club. That probe soon revealed that a num- ber of other drugs were being sold, police said. As a result of the investi- gations, several men have been charged with traffick- ing and other drug-related offences. 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Unit 204, Ajax Call for an appointment 905-428-0772 or 416-433-9407 $25 SPECIAL FROM TAXES INCL. • E-FILE 8 Accountax Accounting & Taxation Specialists durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 8 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, March 30, 2007 Super Cities Walk starts at Pine Ridge DURHAM — It’s walk- ing for a good cause. More than 500 Ajax and Pickering residents are ex- pected to take part in the Super Cities WALK for MS to raise money and pro- vide hope for the thou- sands of Canadians deal- ing with multiple sclerosis. Funds raised help local MS sufferers in ways such as providing information and referrals, supportive counselling and mobility equipment. Funds also go towards the MS Society’s national research program which helps research- ers find the cause and cure of multiple sclerosis. Route lengths for this fam- ily event that includes food, entertainment and prizes range from five to 10 kilo- metres with a wheelchair- accessible option available. MS is a disease affecting the central nervous system with symptoms including speech problems, extreme fatigue, lack of balance and co-ordination and paralysis. The walk is on April 15 beginning and ending at Pine Ridge Secondary School, 2155 Liverpool Rd. N., Pickering. Walk day check-in time is at 8:15 a.m. with the start time at 9:30 a.m. Early check in is on April 14 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. To register, call 1-888- 822-8467 or visit www.su- percitieswalk.com. Tw o-month steroids probe results in large drug seizure, arrest of Ajax men Put on your walking shoes $URHAM 0UBLIC 3CHOOL "OARD TRUSTEES AND MANAGEMENT #RAIG "URCH $IRECTOR OF %DUCATION BURCH?CRAIG DURHAMEDUONCA -ARILYN #RAWFORD #HAIRPERSON ¯ 4OWN OF !JAX 3HERRY #ROTEAU 6ICE #HAIRPERSON ¯ #ITY OF 0ICKERING *OHN $OLSTRA 6ICE #HAIR 3TANDING #OMMITTEE ¯ 4OWN OF 7HITBY *OE !LLIN 4RUSTEE ¯ 5XBRIDGE "ROCK OR #HRIS "RANEY 4RUSTEE ¯ #ITY OF 0ICKERING ,ISA (ILL 4RUSTEE ¯ 4OWN OF !JAX +ATHLEEN (OPPER 4RUSTEE ¯ #ITY OF /SHAWA ,ARRY *ACULA 4RUSTEE ¯ #ITY OF /SHAWA 3TEVE -ARTIN 4RUSTEE ¯ 4OWNSHIP OF 3CUGOG #HRISTINE 7INTERS 4RUSTEE ¯ 4OWN OF 7HITBY )TS ABOUT TIME )NACTION AND NEGLECT BY MANAGEMENT AND THE BOARD IN FAILING TO ADDRESS CRITICAL WORKLOAD ISSUES LEFT US NO CHOICE BUT TO GO ON STRIKE -ANAGEMENT CONTINUES TO SHOW A LACK OF UNDERSTANDING AND RESPECT FOR OUR WORK BY TELLING US THEY WILL ONLY RETURN TO THE BARGAINING TABLE IF WE PROMISE ./4 TO DISCUSS THE CORE OUTSTANDING ISSUES INCLUDING WORKLOAD AND WAGES 4HIS BOARD FAILED TO ADDRESS INCREASED POPULATION GROWTH AND UNDERFUNDING BY THE PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT THAT DIRECTLY IMPACTS OUR WORKLOAD AND THE LACK OF TIME TO DO OUR WORK -ANAGEMENT REFUSED TO LISTEN TO OUR CRY FOR HELP FOR MORE HOURS TO DO OUR WORK BEFORE AND DURING NEGOTIATIONS AND EVEN NOW WHEN WE ARE ON STRIKE -ANAGEMENT AND THIS BOARD CONTINUE THEIR ATTEMPTS TO DIVIDE AND CONQUER OUR MEMBERS WHO WORK TOGETHER AS A TEAM IN SCHOOLS TO HELP STUDENTS BY RESTRICTING WHICH ISSUES CAN AND CANNOT BE DISCUSSED AT THE BARGAINING TABLE $URHAM 0UBLIC 3CHOOL "OARD WORKERS ARE ON STRIKE FOR MORE TIME WITH STUDENTS 7E ARE THE EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANTS %!S WHO TAKE CARE OF SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN THE OF½ CE CLERICAL AND TECHNICAL STAFF WHO PROVIDE ADMINISTRATIVE AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT TO SCHOOL STAFF AND STUDENTS AND THE MAINTENANCE AND CUSTODIAL WORKERS WHO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE SCHOOLS SO STUDENTS CAN LEARN IN A HEALTHY AND SAFE ENVIRONMENT 7E WOULD RATHER BE BACK AT WORK THAN BE ON THE PICKET LINES /UR DISPUTE IS WITH THE SCHOOL BOARD NOT WITH STUDENTS OR PARENTS #RUSHING WORKLOAD /UR WORKING CONDITIONS BEFORE THE STRIKE INCLUDED ADDED RESPONSIBILITIES WITHOUT EXTRA TIME WORKING THROUGH OUR BREAKS SKIPPING LUNCHES WORKING LATE TAKING WORK HOME ALL WITHOUT PAY )NCREASED WORKLOAD BEING SHORT STAFFED AND A LACK OF ADEQUATE TIME WERE DAILY CHALLENGES IN OUR SCHOOLS 9OU CAN HELP END THIS STRIKE 7E ARE ASKING FOR YOUR HELP 0LEASE CONTACT YOUR SCHOOL TRUSTEES AS LISTED BELOW AND TELL THEM )T´S TIME TO GET SERIOUS ABOUT GETTING BACK TO THE BARGAINING TABLE TO DISCUSS ALL OUTSTANDING ISSUES 4O STOP ENCOURAGING AND ALLOWING VOLUNTEERS TO DO OUR MEMBERS´ JOBS WHILE WE ARE ON STRIKE 4HIS WILL ONLY PROLONG THE STRIKE AND WILL NOT HELP ACHIEVE AN AGREEMENT FOR MORE TIME TO HELP STUDENTS 4O LOBBY THE PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT FOR APPROPRIATE FUNDING FOR THE $URHAM REGION AND STOP ½ GHTING WORKERS WHO ARE ALREADY AT THE BREAKING POINT THE NEWS ADVERTISER, March 30, 2007 PAGE 9 A/Pdurhamregion.com Durham man seeks $5 million from regional police claiming shoddy investigation cost him his career By Jeff Mitchell jmitchell@durhamregion.com DURHAM — A man who was acquit- ted of sexual assault charges last fall is suing the Durham Regional Police, claiming a shoddy investigation cost him his career and reputation. Maurice Kondell, a former manager and part owner of a north Oshawa Wendy’s outlet, has launched a $5-mil- lion lawsuit alleging police failed to conduct an adequate investigation into allegations by several young women who said they were sexually assaulted by Mr. Kondell and another manager at the restaurant in early 2004. The statement of claim says a more thorough investigation of the allega- tions, including evidence of other wit- nesses who would have refuted them, may have led to earlier exoneration for Mr. Kondell, a 31-year-old father of two who lives in Whitby. “It should have never happened,” Mr. Kondell said of the ordeal that ended with his acquittal last October. “I was due the same due diligence the girls got.” The statement of claim contains al- legations that have not been proven in court. The police services board has yet to respond to the claim. Mr. Kondell said that from the time of his arrest in early May 2004 he urged Durham police detectives to speak to potential witnesses who he says would have proven the allegations of sexu- al touching levelled against him and another manager weren’t true. Those leads weren’t followed up and the case against him and Oswald Prithipaul proceeded to trial, he said. “I gave them the bread crumbs; I said, ‘Here’s the trail, follow it’,” Mr. Kondell said in an interview at his home Wednesday. “It was a trail of evidence that would have led to my innocence. It could have been over the next day.” The arrest and trial devastated Mr. Kondell, who was on the fast track with Wendy’s, having become the compa- ny’s first African-Canadian franchise owner, said his lawyer, Sean Dewart. “It was a classic example of tunnel vision,” Mr. Dewart said of the police investigation. “They didn’t even pursue the av- enues that would have given them the whole story.” Mr. Dewart said Mr. Kondell was ar- rested, charged and put on trial on the word of five young women he charac- terized as “chronic liars.” “Imagine living for two years think- ing you were going to be the next Guy Paul Morin,” he said. Mr. Kondell said the arrest and sub- sequent court fight cost him thousands of dollars; he sold his Wendy’s shares at a loss and took labourers’ positions to make ends meet. The sexual assault case went to trial last fall. The prosecution was halted when it became apparent witnesses testifying against the men had lied. The prosecu- tor rose to tell the judge at least one witness had been untruthful in testify- ing she and others had never planned to pursue a lawsuit against Wendy’s, when in fact there was evidence they had. Superior Court Justice Robert Clark acquitted Mr. Kondell and Mr. Prithip- aul, making an extraordinary apology to the men. “Nobody should be brought to trial on false evidence,” the judge said at the time. Board chairman Terry Clayton declined comment on the suit Wednes- day. York Region NOTICE OF PUBLIC CONSULTATION CENTRE FOCUSING ON THE YORK DURHAM SEWAGE SYSTEM York Region Water and Wastewater Master Plan Durham Region Water and Wastewater Master Plan The Regional Municipality of York and The Regional Municipality of Durham will be jointly hosting a Public Consultation Centre (PCC) on Tues day April 17, 2007 at the Pickering Recreation Centre. The purpose of this meeting will be to discuss the York Durham Sewage System (YDSS) as it relates to the ongoing York Region Water and Wastewater Master Plan Update and the ongoing Durham Region Water and Wastewater Master Plan study. You are encouraged to join us! Yo rk and Durham Regions are currently preparing Water and Wastewater Master Plans that will identify long-term strategies for the design and operation of all municipal water and wastewater systems in the Regions. The YDSS is an inter-municipal system that provides wastewater servicing to the majority of the urban areas in York Region, as well as the urban areas of Pickering and Ajax in Durham Region. Since both Regions are preparing concurrent Master Plans, the Regions are using this opportunity to co-ordinate long-term planning for the design and operation of the YDSS as a whole. The Regions’ Water and Wastewater Master Plans are being developed in accordance with the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA) process, which requires that a comprehensive public consultation program be undertaken. The PCC will include a brief presentation on the YDSS and the relationship to the Regions’ Master Plans. The study teams are looking for the public’s input on how York and Durham Regions can continue to work together to maximize community and environmental benefi ts related to wastewater servicing. Both York and Durham Region will have staff available to respond to questions. Date: Tuesday April 17, 2007 Time: 7 to 9 p.m. Location: Pickering Recreation Centre (O’Brien Rooms) Address: 1867 Valley Farm Road, Pickering (East Entrance Doors) Format: Open house; presentation starts at 7:30 p.m. Should you have any questions or comments regarding the Master Plans, or if you wish to be added to our mailing lists, please contact: REGION OF YORK - Mr. Hamid Hatami, P. Eng. Manager, Water and Wastewater The Regional Municipality of York 17250 Yonge Street Newmarket, Ontario, L3Y 6Z1 Local Telephone: 905-830-4444, Ext. 1573 Toll free telephone: 1-877-464-9675, Ext. 1573 Fax: 905-895-0191 E-mail: hamid.hatami@york.ca Mr. Stan Holden, P. Eng. Vice President MacViro-GENIVAR Telephone: 905-475-7270, Ext. 233 Fax: 905-475-5994 E-mail: sholden@macviro.com For more information on the York Region Water and Wastewater Master Plan Update or the YDSS, please visit: www.york.waterwastewatermasterplan.ca For additional information on the Durham Region Water and Wastewater Master Plan study, please visit: www.kmk.ca/DurhamMP/ REGION OF DURHAM - Mr. Rich Tindall, P.Eng. Project Manager Region of Durham, Works Department 605 Rossland Road East, PO Box 623 Whitby, Ontario, L1N 6A3 Local telephone: 905-668-4113 Ext. 3547 To ll free telephone: 1-800-372-1102 Fa x: 905-668-2051 E-mail: rich.tindall@region.durham.on.ca Mr. Chris Hamel, P.Eng. 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Ajax (905) 426-8811 ,JOHTUPO3E)BSXPPE"WFTHE NEWS ADVERTISER, March 30, 2007 PAGE 11 A/Pdurhamregion.com Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo A junior citizen PICKERING — Siobhan Doria was nominated for a Junior Citizen of the Year Award. Ajax-Pickering News Advertiser Managing Editor Mike Johnston presented her with her certificate recently. Siobhan was nominated for her leadership qualities, her volunteer work and her work with ‘Free The Children,’ a group of young people dedicated to helping children through education. Siobhan has also volunteered for Canadian Food For Children, where she helps pack containers with supplies for distant lands. durhamregion.com Just one more way to get your news thanks to your friends at the Metroland Durham Region Media Group FRIDAY, MARCH 30 ROUGE HILL SENIORS: Join the Rouge Hill Seniors’ Club for a game of euchre every Friday at 6:45 p.m. 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. ADDICTION: The Seren- ity Group 12-step recovery meeting begins at 8 p.m. at Bayfair Baptist Church, 817 Kingston Rd., Pickering. The group meets every week and deals with addictions of all types, including co- dependency. Child care can be arranged with advance notice. Everyone welcome. 905-428-9431 (Jim). TALKING TRADES: YMCA Durham Employment & Community is holding a Talk- ing Trades session from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Learn about the motive power trades and receive appren- ticeship information at 1550 Kingston Rd. (Valley Farm Road and Hwy. 2), Suite 16. Call 905-427-7670 to prereg- ister. BINGO: For senior players at the Ajax Seniors Friend- ship Club every Friday at 7:30 p.m. in the St. Andrew’s Community Centre, 46 Exeter Dr., Ajax. For more information call Tom at 905- 683-6565. NEW-TO-YOU SALE: St. Martin’s Anglican Church offers rock-bottom prices at its huge New-To-You sale. Bargains include good used clothing for the whole family, a white elephant table, toys and books. It runs from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the church, 1203 St. Martin’s Dr., Pickering (south of Bayly Street, one block west of Liverpool Road). For more information call 905-839-4257. SATURDAY, MARCH 31 EDUCATIONAL SEMINAR: Epilepsy Durham Region presents an educational seminar, Planting Seeds of Hope for the Next Genera- tion’, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn in Ajax. The keynote speaker is Dr. Tauflk Valiante, director of the surgical epilepsy pro- gram at Toronto Western Hospital. The Hilton is at 500 Beck Cres. (Hwy. 401 and Salem Road). For more information and to register contact Dianne McKenzie at 905-666-9926. FUN DAY: Ajax 10 Cineplex Odeon presents a Meet the Robinsons Fun Day from 12 to 6 p.m. Face painting, prizes for colouring con- tests, trivia and an invention contest. Bring a non-perish- able food item to support The Salvation Army, Ajax and be entered to win a prize basket. The theatres are at 248 Kingston Rd. E. (at Salem Road). CHARITY YOGA CLASSES: The Karma Yoga class is suitable for all levels. Mini- mum donation of $5. All pro- ceeds go to charity and/or fundraising events. For the month of March the Power of 3 Yoga classes benefit Girls Inc. of Durham. The Power of 3 Yoga & Whole- ness Studio is at 599 Liver- pool Rd., Pickering. The pro- gram runs every Saturday from 1 to 2:15 p.m. 905-409 8861 (Suzanne Hennig). EUCHRE: The Ajax Lioness Club holds a progressive euchre night, starting at 7:30 p.m., in the Lion’s Hall, 500 Clements Rd. (west of West- ney Road South), Ajax. The cost is $10 per person. Cash prizes, light refreshments. 905-683-3323 (Germaine Pearce). AJAX TENNIS SIGNUPS: The Ajax Tennis Club hosts signups for its summer season at the Ajax Winter Tennis Bubble on Saturday, March 31 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The tennis bubble is at the south-west corner of the Ajax Community Centre (75 Centennial Rd.) parking lot. AMBERLEA TENNIS SIGN- UPS: The Amberlea Tennis Club hosts a registration session from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Pickering Rec- reation Complex’s upstairs meeting room. The Amber- lea club, on Shadybrook Drive, just south of Stroud’s Lane, has numerous in- house activities lined up through the course of the season. SANDY BEACH TENNIS SIGNUPS: The Sandy Beach Tennis Club has signups from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Pickering Recreation Complex’s meet- ing room 1. The Pickering Recreation Complex is at 1867 Valley Farm Rd. SUNDAY, APRIL 1 BASEBALL SIGNUPS: Open registration for Pickering Baseball Association youth hardball is at the Don Beer Sports Arena, Dillingham Road, Pickering, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. It’s for Pickering boys and girls born in 2003 or later. For more informa- tion, visit the PBA website at www.pickeringbaseball.ca. MUSICAL: St. Paul’s United Church, 65 Kings Cres., Ajax, presents ‘The Shadow of the Cross’ at 10:30 a.m. The musical contains both tradi- tional and newly composed melodies. Bill Miller is the narrator. 905-683-4740. MALL CRAWL: Girls Incor- porated of Durham holds its 7th Annual Mall Crawl Charity 5-kilometre Walk- athon at the Pickering Town Centre. Registration is at 8 p.m., followed by an 8:30 a.m. warmup. The walk itself is from 9 to 10:30 a.m. The mall crawlers finish with free pizza courtesy of East Side Mario’s from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Registration is $20 in advance and $25 on the event day. For more infor- mation and to register call Girls Inc. at 905-428-8111. MONDAY, APRIL 2 DEPRESSION ANXIETY SUPPORT GROUP: From 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. or 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., The Salvation Army Hope Community Care Centre holds a support group that runs every Mon- day at 35 Kings Cres., Ajax (south of Hwy. 401 and just east of Harwood Avenue). For more information call 905-426-4347. CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP: The group is for caregivers of those who are suffering from a mood dis- order. The meeting starts at 7:30 and runs until 8:30 p.m. at the Salvation Army Hope Community Care Centre. The group meets on the first Monday of each month at 35 Kings Cres., Ajax (south of Hwy. 401 and just east of Harwood Avenue). For more information and to call ahead call 905-426-4347. PARKINSON: The Durham Region Chapter of the Parkinson Society Canada meets at 7 p.m. at St. Mark’s United Church, 201 Centre St. S., Whitby. 1-866-264- 3345. TUESDAY, APRIL 3 DISCUSSION GROUP: The Ajax Tuesday Morning Seniors’ Discussion Group meets at 9:30 a.m. at the St. Andrew’s Community Cen- tre, 46 Exeter Rd., Ajax. Julie Oakes from the Pickering Museum Village brings news and activities from the mu- seum. Everyone welcome. 905-683-7799 (Louise), 905- 428-8711 (Shirley). TOASTMASTERS: Learn how to improve your public speaking abilities with the Pickering Powerhouse Toast- masters every Tuesday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The group meets at the Pickering Cen- tral Library (Kingston and Glenanna roads). Guests are welcome and encour- aged to attend any meeting. For more information call Thomas at 905-231-0121. CPR TRAINING: St. John’s Ambulance, Ajax Branch, 314 Harwood Ave. S. is offer- ing CPR refresher courses today and on April 24. To register and for more infor- mation call 905-434-7800. QUILTERS: The Durham Tril- lium Quilters’ Guild meets at 7:30 p.m. in the cafeteria of the Durham District School Board, 400 Taunton Rd. E., Whitby. Sue Wilkins of Campbellford will speak on Designing - How Do You Get There From Here. There’s also a members’ show and tell and light refresh- ments. 905-720-1811 (Dolores Hopps), 905-576-7833 (Anne Murray). WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4 ROUGE HILL SENIORS: The Rouge Hill Seniors’ Club plays darts every Wednes- day at 10 a.m. and carpet bowling on Wednesdays at 1 p.m. The fun is at the Pet- ticoat Creek Community Centre, 470 Kingston Rd., in Pickering. All are welcome. For more information, call 905-420-4660, ext. 6302. SUPPORT GROUP: An Os- teoporosis support group meeting is from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at St. Paul’s United Church, 65 Kings Cres., Ajax. Guest speaker Lynett Kirton, perennial specialist with Van- dermeer Nursery, with tips on how to help our gardens get ready for spring, For more information contact Odette at 905-831-4471. VOLLEYBALL: Play non- competitive volleyball every Wednesday from 9 to 11 a.m. at the East Shore Com- munity Centre, located on Liverpool Rd. south of Bayly Street in Pickering. There is co-operative babysitting for infants and school-age children. 905-831-4263 (An- drea), 905-619-1829 (Deb- bie). SANDY BEACH TENNIS: The Sandy Beach Tennis Club hosts a registration session for the summer season of tennis at its courts in Kins- men Park from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Pickering Rec- reation Complex’s meeting room 1. The Pickering Rec- reation Complex is at 1867 Valley Farm Rd. To enter an item in the billboard, e-mail News Editor Mike Ruta at mruta@durhamregion. com. Dental Care for Adults, Kids and Great Big Babies. • A Full Range of Dental Treatments - Bring the whole family. • Saturday & Evening Appointments - To serve you better. • Flexible Payment Options - Helping you get the treatment you want. • A Relaxing Atmosphere - Virtual vision glasses, stereo headphones to help ensure you have a pleasant visit. VIJAY BADHWAR, DMD 905-683-1391 We keep our patients smiling by taking the time to understand their needs. Add our friendly, caring staff and state-of-the-art techniques and you’ve found a good dental home. 2007 Regional Business Plans And Budgets This is to give notice that the Council of the Regional Municipality of Durham intends to review and adopt or amend and adopt the 2007 Regional Business Plans and Property Tax Budgets on April 18, 2007 for Regional Operations, the Police Services Board, Outside Agencies, Provincial Downloaded Services Costs, the Durham Region Transit Commission and related 2007 Regional Property Tax Rates. The review and adoption or amendment and adoption of the 2007 Business Plans and Budgets and related fees and charges will occur at the regularly scheduled Regional Council meeting which commences at 10:00 a.m. in the Regional Council Chambers located at 605 Rossland Road East, Whitby, Ontario. Comments from the public are welcome in writing or by attending the Council meeting and presenting oral comments. Written comments may be forwarded to the Regional Clerk at the address indicated below. For inclusion in the Council agenda, receipt of written comments by noon on Wednesday, April 11, 2007 is requested. For further information regarding the Regional Council meeting, please contact the Regional Clerk at 905-668-7711 ext. 2100. Further information regarding the 2007 Business Plans and Budgets and related fees and charges is available at no cost upon request by contacting the Budgets, Economic Studies and Risk Management Division of the Region’s Finance Department at (905) 668-7711 ext. 2302. P. M. Madill Regional Clerk F I N A N C E D E PA RT M E N T P U B L I C N O T I C E T h e R e g i o n a l M u n i c i p a l i t y o f D u r h a m 6 0 5 R o s s l a n d R o a d E a s t , W h i t b y, O N L 1 N 6 A 3 Te l e p h o n e (9 0 5 ) 6 6 8 -7 7 11 WAL-MART CORRECTION NOTICE Due to circumstances beyond our control, the 4-Piece Wicker Set (#1694765) advertised in our current fl yer (expiring March 30th) will not be available. ========================== We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 12 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, March 30, 2007 Billboard MARCH 30, 2007 NEWS ADVERTISER \905-683-5110 Minister of Children and Youth Services excited about low-income benefit By Kristen Calis kcalis@durhamregion.com PICKERING — Laugh- ing, singing, dancing, play- ing, shouting kids, and two MPPs. This was the scene at the EduKids Child Learn- ing Centre in Pickering on March 26. Scarborough East MPP and Min- ister of Children and Youth Services Mary Anne Cham- bers stopped by to visit with the kids attending the learning centre, which holds 93. Pickering-Ajax-Uxbridge MPP Wayne Arthurs also met the kids and answered ques- tions about the new Ontario Child Benefit the Ontario provincial government an- nounced in the 2007 budget. The $2.1-billion investment will provide 600,000 fami- lies and 1.3 million children with yearly allotments of up to $250, beginning July 1 of this year. It will grow in sub- sequent years until reach- ing a maximum of $1,100 per child by 2011. “Their income level will determine what (the parents) get for their kids,” Ms. Chambers said. “So they have to fill out their tax forms this year.” Herb Goldsmith, owner of the learning centre, said he was impressed with the way Ms. Chambers, a mother of two sons with two grand- daughters, interacted with the children. “It’s what we’re looking for when we look for teachers,” he said. An active member of the child care community, Mr. Goldsmith said the new benefit is “very, very positive.” He said the chil- dren attending his learning centre come from a wide range of income back- grounds, and some families will qualify for the funding. But, he said that while this does help families in need, his greatest concern at the moment is to find room for the 1,700 children through- out Durham Region cur- rently on the waiting list. Mr. Goldsmith said it costs parents $9,000 to 10,000 per year to send children to learning centres and the funds aren’t there to make it happen. He said while the benefit is a good plan, “really, we were hoping for more dol- lars to go into fee subsidies.” “We got them to loosen their purse strings,” he said. “We’ll see where that takes us.” Mr. Arthurs said although the average family income of his riding is “probably in the top 10-15 per cent in the country,” there are still many community members who find themselves in need. Ms. Chambers said she’s very excited about this op- portunity for low-income families and that “1.3 mil- lion kids will be better off as a result of this initiative.” visit www.ontario.ca/adoptioninfo If you were involved in an adoption that is registered in Ontario, you should know that access to identifying information for adopted adults and birth parents is changing. Changes to adoption information laws in Ontario will allow most adopted adults and birth parents to receive identifying information from original birth registrations and adoption orders. Changes also include the ability to register a no-contact notice and apply for an order prohibiting the disclosure of identifying information in order to prevent harm. In the past, non-identifying information may have been disclosed to adopted people or birth relatives. To learn more about these changes and how they might affect you or someone you know, please visit www.ontario.ca/adoptioninfo. This ad is paid for by the Government of Ontario. Has Adoption Touched Your Life? AJAX TEN CINEMAS Presents: On Saturday March 31st from 12 pm to 6 pm the Ajax Ten Cineplex Odeon presents a FUN DAY event that the whole family can enjoy. There will be face painting, and prizes for our colouring contests, trivia and an invention contest. In addition bring in a non-perishable food item to support the Salvation Army Ajax and be entered to win a prize basket valued over $75. So come on out and bring the family to this great community event. “MEET THE ROBINSONS” FUN DAY FREE Services and Financial Assistance for Job Search and Workplace Supports For more information call Lynn at 905-404-8490 (Phone) 905-404-0468 (TTY) lkislock@durham.chs.ca W e c a n H e l p ! L o o k i n g f o r a J o b ? THE CANADIAN HEARING SOCIETY Employment Ontario programs are funded in part by the Government of Canada EMPLOYMENT ONTARIO THE NEWS ADVERTISER, March 30, 2007 PAGE 13 A/Pdurhamregion.com Ontario Child Benefit plan praised at learning centre AJ Groen/ News Advertiser photo Minister of Child and Youth Services Mary-Anne Chambers, right, visited the EduKids Child Learning Centre where she did some bead work with Yasmine Farrell, left. The minister was on hand to explain the workings of the Ontario Child Benefit plan. 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S c r a t c h & S a v e c a r d is va lid only o n t h e d a y i t is scratc h e d . save 50%–7 0 % on ALL * •10kt, 14k t a n d 1 8 k t go ld jew - ell ery •All lugga g e •A ll cook w are sets •R oyal Alb e r t , Johnson B r other s dinnerw are and o pen stoc k item s save 40%–6 0 % on ALL * •A ll boxed b r a s a n d boxed b r i e f s •A ll m en’s D ocker pa n t s •10kt, 14 k t g e m s tones, d i a - m onds, cubic zir c o n i a a n d p e a r l j e w e l l e r y •All deco r a tive stor a g e save 30%–5 0 % on ALL * •All men’s , w o m e n ’ s , k i d s ’ and infants’ •Apparel •Spring o u t e r w ear •S w im w ear •D enim •All men’s a n d w o m e n ’ s s l e e p w e a r •A ll beddi ng, tow els, bath m ats and bath a c c e s s o r i e s save 10%–2 5 % on ALL * •All Pow er Buys •Persona l e l e c t r i c s •Designer w a t c h e s •B BQ s •All barw are, drink w are, spe c i a l ty housew ares and s e r vew are See reve r s e f o r e v en mor e gr eat o f fers. scratc h & s a v e On all *regula r , s a l e & c l e a r a n c e p r i c e d i t e m s s t o r e w i d e ! Friday , M a r c h 3 0 t h – S u n d a y , A p r i l 1 s t *Prestige cosmetics and fragrances, colour cosmetics, furniture, mattresses, major appliances, electronics, Vera Wang stemware, Olsen fashions, ABS, Andy The-Ahn, Anne Klein New York, BAIA, Ben Sherman, Ca Va De Soi, Calvin Klein, Chaiken Profile, Ellen Tracy, Falbala, Flux Nouveau, JS Collection Dresses and Suits, James Jeans, Lady Dutch, Laundry Dresses, Laundry Sportswear, Le Tigre, Louben Dresses, Suits & Sportswear, Lure, Pure Lime, Raffinati & Raffinalla, Rodier, Second Jeans, Tai Fun, Tahari by A.S. Levine, Tavan and Mitto Dresses, Bridge Brands, Premium Denim, Browns shoes, Heys, International Traveller, Samsonite Pro-DLX and California Pak luggage, licensed & service businesses, Pharmamart and Bay Pharmacy,Hbc Gift Cards, Tobacco, Restaurant and Ready-to-go foods, Pre-paid Phone Cards, Insurance Related Products, Alcohol, Prescription Eyeglasses, Hearing Aids, Custom Orders, Customer Services, Lottery Tickets, Travellers Cheques, Hbc Rewards Catalogue purchases, Mail Order products and services, Charity Plush and T-Shirts, Hbc Rewards Orders, Gucci watches, Vittadini and Co Lab handbags, CROCS, Swarovski crystal, Dooney & Bourke, Calvin Klein and Kathy Van Zeeland handbags, Spanx hosiery, Hugo Boss fashions, underwear and footwear, Geox shoes, St. Regis Room, West End Shop/Hudson Room/Boutique le Président, Tumi and Fossil are excluded from Scratch & Save discounts. Brand selection will vary by store. Other exceptions will apply. See in-store for details. Selection will vary by store. Savings are off our regular prices, unless otherwise specified. Everyday Bay Value, just-reduced, Power Buys, Manager’s Specials, licensed departments, Salviati, Vera Wang and Hbc Foundation charity merchandise are excluded. When you see “POWER BUY” or “MANAGER’S SPECIAL” you will know we have found an exceptional deal to pass on to you. We may tell you the COMPARABLE VALUE on the price ticket and/or a sign, so you will see the price another retailer in Canada charges or would likely charge for the same or a comparable value item. Quantities of our Power Buys and Manager’s Specials and items located in any “Style Outlet” in-store departments are limited and may vary from store to store – no rainchecks or substitutions. When we say “PRICE CUT”, we mean the existing everyday price is being lowered temporarily. See in-store for details. This weekend only! Friday, March 30th to Sunday, April 1st DIANE COUTURE Trustee in Bankruptcy Evening & Weekend Appointments FREE CONSULTATIONS Advice on proposals, bankruptcy and alternatives. Helping the people of Oshawa since 1986. Book your appointment today… Ease your mind tomorrow. 78 Albert St. @ corner of Bruce (905) 725-2790 ~ IN OSHAWA www.dianecouture.com durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 14 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, March 30, 2007 Fundraising for autism DURHAM — A local bike shop wants to help fundraise for children who have autism. On March 31 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. children can have fun indoors bike rid- ing with a stationary trainer. The format is individuals or relay teams of two-to- six children. All teams are asked to get sponsors and collect pledges of $200 or more. All pledges go to Autism Ontario - Durham Region. To register for this event e-mail or phone at bikes@pedalpreformance. com or 905-837-2906. 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The newest radiation technology in Canada is NOW in our Cancer Centre THE NEWS ADVERTISER, March 30, 2007 PAGE 15 A/Pdurhamregion.com durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 16 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, March 30, 2007 • A HUGE mistake was made. Two O’s were added to an order for CARAMEL APPLE CRANBERRY CRISP pies and we have a HUGE surplus (100 times too many) We are selling these pies at HUGE savings. CARAMEL APPLE CRANBERRY CRISP PIES These are our largest - 10”- almost 3 lb. Pies made with fresh apple slices, cranberries, caramel, rolled oats, butter & the fi nest brown sugar. 3 FOR $10 These pies would normally sell for $8.95 each 6 FOR $1895 -$36 DOZEN Biggest Bargain of the Year HWY.#2 BETWEEN WHITBY & AJAX (KINGSTON RD. & LAKERIDGE) The Home of FLASH FROZEN fruit & vegetables, pies, cookie & muffi n batters & meats OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK - 10 AM TO 5 PM acM MILLAN ORCHARDS Carrier of The Week If you did not receive your News Advertiser/flyers OR you are interested in a paper route call Circulation at (905) 683-5117. Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9 - 7:30 Sat. 9 - 4:30, Sun. 10 - 1 Remember, all inserts, including those on glossy paper, can be recycled with the rest of your newspaper through your blue box Recycling program. For information on delivering your advertising flyers, call DUNCAN FLETCHER at 683-5110. IN TODAY’S News Ad vertiser ADVERTISING FLYERS * Delivered to selected households only Friday March 30 , 2007 News Advertiser * 2001 Audio Video Ajax/Pick. * Ajax IDA Pharmacy Ajax * Ajax Sobey’s Ajax * Bad Boy Furniture Ajax * Bargain Shop Ajax/Pick. * Bennett’s Home Furnishings Ajax/Pick. * Best Buy Canada Ajax/Pick. * Canadian Tire Ajax/Pick. * Cash Store Ajax * Chef Yan Pick. * City Gate Church Ajax * Designer Depot Ajax/Pick. * Dominion Ajax/Pick. * Electrolight Ajax/Pick./Scar. * Fairview Furniture Ajax/Pick. * Food Basics Ajax/Pick. * Frigidair Ajax/Pick. * Future Shop Ajax/Pick. * Globo Shoes Ajax/Pick. * Golf Town Ajax/Pick. * Home Hardware Ajax * IGA Ajax * Linen N’ Things Ajax/Pick. * Loblaws Pickering Pick. * M&M Meats Ajax/Pick. * MDG Computers Ajax/Pick./Scar. * M ekesson Main Drugs Pick. * Michaels Ajax/Pick. * Millenium 3000 Pick. * New Homes Ajax/Pick. * No Frills Ajax/Pick. * Ontario Health Ajax/Pick./Scar. * P&G Brand Saver Ajax/Pick. * Panasonic Ajax/Pick. * Petcetera Ajax/Pick. * Pharma Plus Ajax/Pick. * Pickering Sobey’s Pick. * Price Chopper Ajax/Pick. * Real Canadian Superstore Ajax/Pick. * Sears Ajax/Pick. * Shop & Save Ajax/Pick. * Shoppers Drug Mart Ajax/Pick. * Smart Source Ajax/Pick. * Solutions Ajax * Thai Garden Ajax * Toys R Us Ajax/Pick. * United Furniture Ajax * Walmart Ajax/Pick. * Wheels Scar. * Your Independent Grocer Pick. * Zellers Ajax/Pick. Ajax 10 Cinemas 248 Kingston Rd. East Ajax and Pickering locations David Today’s carrier of the week is David. He enjoys the library & reading. He will receive a dinner, pizza and movie voucher compliments of McDonald’s, Boston Pizza and Cineplex Odeon. Congratulations David for being our Carrier of the Week. Your Carrier will be around to collect an optional delivery charge of $ 6.00 between Mar. 21 - Mar. 25, 2007 Kingston Rd.Hwy. 2 Hwy. 401SheppardAve. 91 Rylander Blvd. Village of Abbey Lane Your support of this store benefits children with chronic and serious illnesses and their families. VILLAGE OF ABBEY LANE (PORT UNION & 401) 416-283-1882 SECOND TIME AROUND THRIFT STORE 2 DAY SALE! March 30 & 31 WE HAVE NEW MATTRESSES A LL MODELS & SIZES A LL CLOTHING 50% OFF SPRING BLOWOUT SAVE BIG ON EVERYTHING THE NEWS ADVERTISER, March 30, 2007 PAGE 17 A/Pdurhamregion.com Renovations will make Giffard Centre more of an adult facility than it’s been in the past DURHAM — The Catholic school board’s Giffard Centre is about to get more than $500,000 in renovations, none of which it’s paying for. Yo rk University has some new plans for the centre, located at 1003 Giffard St., adjacent to St. John the Evangelist Catholic School, in Whitby. York and the Durham Catholic District School Board have been in partnership for years, said Patricia Manson, direc- tor of education. Changes put forth are to the building’s interior to bet- ter accommodate staff and teacher candidates enrolled in the teacher education program. Ms. Manson said the changes will make it more of an adult centre than it’s been in the past. A report was presented and approved by trustees during the board’s March 26 meeting on the alterations requested by York University. At $557,250, the project includes changes to the existing school build- ing to better accommodate it’s ex- isting students and the addition of Ajax students, which will increase its student population from the current 70 to 120, according to the report. The building was constructed in the 1950s as an elementary school and is about 12,000 square feet. Renovations include: removing the stage and subdividing the gym area into lecture spaces; creating a cor- ridor for access to the new lecture areas; upgrading washrooms; and, converting change rooms into stor- age and office space. New design work inside will also occur. Mechanical and electrical changes include a new ventilation system for lecture areas, exhaust systems, new plumbing fixtures and energy-effi- cient lighting, and data communica- tions systems. Yo rk’s proposal asks for work to begin in mid-June and be completed by August 2007. Tim Robins, Durham Catholic’s se- nior manager of facilities services, said the board is paying none of the construction costs. The only expense to the board is in supplying staff to oversee the work this summer and in implementation. He said the Durham Catholic Dis- trict School Board is in a long-term lease with York University for cost re- covery of maintenance and utilities. More teacher education program spots available Metroland Durham Region Media Group Long-term work includes street lights and removing jog near Church Street By Keith Gilligan kgilligan@durhamregion.com AJAX — Short-term mea- sures are going to be put in place as soon as possible to deal with safety concerns on a portion of Rossland Road. Some of the measures in- clude installing two more speed limit signs, putting down centre-line markings and keeping back roadside vegetation. Ajax council’s general government committee heard the short-term mea- sures could be completed within the next year, while longer-term recommenda- tions would take one year or longer to implement. Longer-term measures include installing street lights, widening and pav- ing shoulders and realign- ing Rossland at Church to remove the jog. However, Ward 1 local Councillor Shaun Collier said the study presented to the committee “does noth- ing,” adding that putting in larger signs “doesn’t help.” A safety review of Ross- land from Riverside Drive to Church Street was con- ducted after complaints by residents about the number of accidents, including a pair of fatalities last year. Angela Gibson, the To wn’s senior transporta- tion planner, said “red flags” are raised when deaths have occurred. She said the deaths weren’t caused by the de- sign of the road. Rather, one death was caused by a motorist travel- ling 170 kilometres an hour, while the other was alcohol related. Coun. Collier said wait- ing at least a year before improvements are made wasn’t sufficient. “People are flying through the air and landing on someone’s lawn. A bright red beacon sign might do it. A street sign won’t do it,” he stated. Ms. Gibson said “the ma- jority of the improvements in the report come in the medium term. “Lots of patches of Ross- land Road are dark at night,” he said. “The study shows how many lights are need- ed.” Coun. Collier noted, “it will be one to three years before anything is done on that stretch.” Ms. Gibson agreed, not- ing the costs to improve the road would be included in the Town’s 2008 budget. “The next step is to iden- tify how many of the lights are needed. We still have to invest and do the work, as a medium measure,” she added. “We start the envi- ronmental assessment in the fall of ’07 and that will correct that part of Rossland Road.” Coun. Collier asked, “is there any other way to make people aware of the dips and bends in the road? I’m look- ing for something to carry us to that three-year point.” Wards 1 and 2 Regional Councillor Scott Crawford said “there’s got to be a quick and easy for the in- terim, something to carry us.” Ms. Gibson noted there are 5,000 vehicles travelling on that part of the road each day. There have been 17 ac- cidents in five years, includ- ing two fatalities. “It’s not a high collision rate,” she said. Planning and develop- ment director Paul Allore said “the short-term rec- ommendations, we do have the money for and can be implemented immediately. Signage will help.” Lighting the road would be done in the medium term, he noted. “We don’t have the money right now.” Mayor Steve Parish said he had the same concerns as Couns. Collier and Craw- ford. “It’s a rural road with no lighting. Because of where it is, it’s carrying an urban load,” he added. Lighting isn’t expected until the 2008-12 timeline. “I certainly see it as an 2008 budget item.” durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 18 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, March 30, 2007 Ajax to address safety concerns on Rossland Road Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Aloha! AJAX — The staff and students at Duffins Bay Public School celebrated a Cultural Heritage Day with games and a perfor- mance by the Wildfire Dance Group. Grade 1 student Brooke Frankland, dressed in her Hawaiian clothes, enjoys the Wildfire performance. NO PST/ GST OVER 200 MIS-MATCHED LUXURY PILLOW TOP SETS MUST BE SOLD FREE S E T - U P FREE REMOV A L FREE DELIVER Y Hours: Mon-Fri: 10-9 Sat:10-6 Sun:11-5 18 Harwood Ave South, Ajax (Just south of Hwy 2 beside Staples) 905-686-2717 Hurry in today sale ends Monday 30%-80% OFF REGULAR PRICES NO DEALERS PLEASE MATTRESS & Suite Shop • lighting • dressers • end tables • China cabinets • Paintings • Dining tables • Accessories AND SO MUCH MORE!!! Something new every week. We also specialize in antique Iron Beds Call 905-432-3896 for details Harvest AntiquesHarvest Antiques Hwy # 7 and Brock Rd. N Brougham • 905-427-9670 HOURS: Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon. 10:00 - 5:00 (North on Brock Rd. Pickering, one light North of 407, right at next light) An Antique store close to home! OVER 6,000 SQ.FT OF FURNITURE MEETING DURHAM AND GTA’S LANDSCAPING NEEDS FOR OVER 40 YEARS VISIT OR CALL US TODAY!PICKERING 2490 BROCK RD. N South of Taunton WHITBY 4400 HALL RD. N 1st St. E. of Lakeridge off Taunton 905-683-0887905-683-0887 416-984-4332416-984-4332 PICOV FURNITURE C.C. LTD. 1080 Brock Rd. Unit 8. Pick. 905-831-6040 RECOVER YOUR SOFA $59900 In-stock fabric included Ask about our In-Home Decorating Service #ALL NOW FOR A FREE ESTIMATE "ARR 2D 5NIT !JAX /NTARIO s WWWSUPERIORBATHCA $ROP BY AND VISIT OUR SHOWROOM 9OU $REAM )T 7E "UILD )T 3UPERIOR "ATH 2ENO IS THE BETTER CHOICE FOR YOUR DREAM BATHROOM MAKEOVER "ECAUSE 3UPERIOR "ATH 2ENO OFFERS UP TO YOUR DREAM BATHROOM RENOVATION GORGEOUS DESIGNS FEATURING FIXTURES AND FAUCETS FROM POPULAR MANUFACTURERS EXPERT INSTALLATIONS ON SITE PROJECT MANAGEMENT FREE SAFETY GRAB BAR IN TUB OR WALK IN SHOWER INSTALLATION A FIVE YEAR INSTALLATION WARRANTY A CONVENIENTLY LOCATED SHOWROOM 3OME CONDITIONS APPLY s &RIENDLY PERSONAL SERVICE s 3UPERIOR WORKMANSHIP s h.O 2ENO ,EFT "EHINDv POLICY s !VAILABLE FOR BATHROOM RENOVATIONS IN BASEMENTS AND CONDOS s 3MALL PROJECTS ARE ALSO WELCOME s 7E DO KITCHEN RENOVATIONS AS WELL THE NEWS ADVERTISER, March 30, 2007 PAGE 19 A/Pdurhamregion.com homeWEET “I feel like I’m in a four-star hotel!” That’s how one Superior Bath Reno customer feels when she sees her bath- room makeover. The price was equally attractive. Now Superior Bath Reno is offering savings of $2,500 on any bathroom makeover project with a value of $15,000 or more, net of tax. Learn more by reading the follow- ing examples of recent Superior Bath Reno success stories. “Really impressed” After going to a well-known, large retailer and realizing that route was too complicated, Art and Madeleine Simpson made an appointment to visit Superior Bath Reno’s showroom. When they arrived, it didn’t take long to notice the Superior difference. “I just had a warm feeling,” remembers Mrs. Simpson, “and we were really impressed with their work.” As for the finished job, Mrs. Simpson says it “brightened the room right up.” Mad- eleine adds that the buying process was easy because the Superior Bath Reno team is always open to new ideas and available to answer questions. “Met the challenge” Think bathroom renovations are simple? Think again. There are many different ways you can personalize your bathrooms – that’s why Michael Khan decided to work with a retailer special- izing in bathroom renovations. That led him to Superior Bath Reno and Shelley Webb, the tiny perfect bathroom make- over specialist. “I told her how much I wanted to spend (on three bathrooms) and she met the challenge,” notes Mr. Khan. He was also quick to add that Shelley was patient and helpful while he evaluated all the options for colour, counter, and tile. “Quality workmanship and fixtures” Wa de Bissel, who has a condo in Ajax, chose Superior Bath Reno after he visited the company’s showroom and met Shelley Webb, one of the part- ners in the company. “I really enjoyed speaking with Shelley,” says Mr. Bissel. “She was so easy going and she had an answer for all my questions.” The finished bathroom makeover was so impressive Mr. Bissel showed it to his friends. “They immediately noticed the quality of the workmanship and the fix- tures.” Mr. Bissel plans to call Superior Bath Reno when it is time to renovate his kitchen. Yes, Superior Bath Reno also does kitchen renovations – and has a kitchen model in its showroom. Superior Bath Reno is located at 31 Barr Rd., Unit #4 in Ajax. To arrange an appointment, call 905-426-1714 or visit the company’s web site: www. superiorbath.ca Superior Bath Reno success stories Joe Beninato, president of Superior Bath Reno home SWEET home • Advertising Feature 637 Kingston Rd. Pickering Beside National Sports 905-839-8399 www.diplomatpools.com 8 Time Readers Choice Award Winner 2006 Award Winner AQUARIANAQUARIAN 84”X84” 5-6 PERSON84”X84” 5-6 PERSON ESSENCEESSENCE 90”X90” 6-7 PERSON90”X90” 6-7 PERSON POOL & SPA SALE sale in effect from March 31 - April 7 Pre Season X-400X-400 P ORTABLE SPAPORTABLE SPA Ta ke It Virtually AnywhereTake It Virtually Anywhere Come in and enter to win a Caribbean CruiseCome in and enter to win a Caribbean Cruise BOOK YOUR POOLBOOK YOUR POOL AND SAVE $$$AND SAVE $$$ Lease a Hot Tub from $69/mth Check out our new Exclusive Salt Water Above Ground Pool FURNITURE & GARAGE SOLUTIONS INC.FURNITURE & GARAGE SOLUTIONS INC. Organized & BeyondOrganized & Beyond Office, Home, Garage Furnishings and Installation ServicesOffi ce, Home, Garage Furnishings and Installation Services *50% OFF*50% OFF with an with an EXTRA 10% OFFEXTRA 10% OFF on Grand Opening Day Only!on Grand Opening Day Only! 1755 Plummer St., Unit #3, Pickering • 905-420-12001755 Plummer St., Unit #3, Pickering • 905-420-1200 (South of 401, off Brock Rd.) Email: info@garagefurniture.ca • Website: www.garagefurniture.caEmail: info@garagefurniture.ca • Website: www.garagefurniture.ca *on selected items only, while supplies last $$79.9979.99 GRANDGRAND OPENINGOPENING SPECIALSPECIAL GRAND OPENING APRIL 7, 2007GRAND OPENING APRIL 7, 2007 durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 20 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, March 30, 2007 Fu rniture & Garage So- lutions will open its doors for the first time on April 7 and is excited to offer you a great way to get the fantas- tic furniture you’ve always wanted at a fraction of the cost. “A big percentage of re- turn furniture from large retail stores goes to landfills, which is damaging the en- vironment,” says one of the co-owners. Fu rniture & Garage So- lutions, which is located at 1755 Plummer Street, Unit #3 in Pickering, has decided to do something about help- ing the environment and at the same time helping cus- tomers save money. “Some of our furniture will be bought from fur- niture retail stores that are disposing the returns which are often in perfect condi- tion, some slightly damaged or missing parts. These new pieces of furniture are in great condition and may or may not need repair. Fu rniture & Garage So- lutions selects the best fur- niture to resell at a great price… and our main goal is focussed on saving the envi- ronment and saving custom- ers from the already high cost of living. Along with fantastic fur- niture for inside your home, Furniture & Garage Solu- tions also helps you get or- ganized outside your home. “In the past two years garage furniture has been a growing trend in North America, helping families to get their busy lives or- ganized outside their living space. We sell a wide selec- tion of garage furniture and provide many options for customers. Our company works with the customers to determine the size of the ga- rage and help customers to select the right furniture to suit their lifestyle. We also remove all unwanted items and professionally install the garage unit(s) of choice by our valued customers. Furniture & Garage Solutions offers great ser- vice and extended warranty, while also saving customers money and time by passing our savings and service on to them. For more information on Furniture & Garage Solu- tions, call (905) 420-1200. Furniture & Garage Solutions is open for business! home SWEET home • Advertising Feature 2 0 m in u te s to OSHAWA TOR O NTO FAI RALL ST.WESTNEYRD.S.Ajax Store Hours Mon-Wed: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Thurs-Fri: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sunday: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. W ESTNEY R D .(SOUTH OF H WY.401),AJAX 458 Fairall Street •www.surefit.ca 2006Diamond 3 DAYS ONLY! FRI., SAT., SUN. Doors Open NOON Friday, March 30! 10¢Coke First 150 Customers Daily FREE Giveaways! Popcorn! Up To 90%Sav ii n gs T hroughout The Store Many More Unadvertised Specials - Too Many To List! Live Performance! ELVIS IMPERSONATOR Sat. 1– 3 PM Since 1959, Sure Fit has offered extraordinary value! Now get extra special 59¢Savings during our Anniversary Sale! Buy1, Get the 2nd*for 59¢ SLIPCOVERS *Of equal or lesser value $1.59ea •Cushions •Featherbed Covers •Coke Glass Tumbler Compare up to $19.99 $4.59ea •Fitted Twin Sheets •Chair Pads •Valances Compare up to $29.99 $8.59ea Tablecloths Asst. Sizes & Qualities Compare up to $39.99 $19.59ea •Comforters (All Sizes) •Furniture Throws with Bonus Cushions Compare up to $69.99 $24.59 Quilts (All Sizes) Compare up to $99.99 59¢DOORCRASHERS • 3 Pk Auto Air Fresheners • White Face Cloths • Jumbo Pens • Cushion Covers • Placemats (Compare up to $8.99) BIGGEST ANNIVERSARY $9.59 ea •Duvet Covers (AllSizes) •Tab Top Panels Compare up to $39.99 SALE EVER! Durham Region 905-430-7678 Scarborough/Markham 416-609-9608 TO LL FREE 1-888-521-7087 Visit 1 of our Showrooms at: 3001 Markham Road North, #19 Scarborough LIFETIME COMPRESSOR WARRANTY PA R TS & LABOUR WARRANTY 1010 YEAR AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING SAVE UP TO $900.00 ONLY $79.99 SPRING A/C TUNEUP NOPAYMENTOR INTEREST FORONE FULL YEAR THE NEWS ADVERTISER, March 30, 2007 PAGE 21 A/Pdurhamregion.com After a long winter, ev- eryone is anxious to get the swimming season start- ed. Nothing beats float- ing around on a lounger on a hot summer’s day in the comfort of your own b ackyard pool. For over 35 years “expanding your outdoor living space” has b een the main focus of Diplomat Pools & Spas. Offering a variety of prod- ucts and services to make your pool and spa a simple pleasure, Diplomat Pools & Spas also builds award winning custom vinyl liner inground pools, breathtak- ing above ground pools, and sell Canada’s premier line of hot tubs and spas from Sunrise and Paragon S pas. Don’t spend your sum- mer peering over the neighbour’s fence waiting for the invite to take the plunge into the cool re- freshing water of a swim- ming pool. Take advantage of Diplomat Pools & Spas fantastic above ground pool packages starting from $2139.99, in stock and ready for immediate installation. Have a pool already. Book your spring pool opening as soon as possible, as appointments fill up fast. Spring Open- ing Kits and chemicals are now in stock for those who do it themselves. Want to learn how to open your pool yourself. Attend the Pool Opening seminars May 5 & May 12 in their showroom. While in the store check out the amaz- ing in-store promotions and fill out a ballot to win a trip for two to the Carib- bean courtesy of BioGuard Canada. Thinking of buying a hot tub or spa? Check out Diplomat Pools & Spas af- fordable hot tub packages starting from $3499.99 or lease a spa starting from $69/mth. Need accessories for your spa? 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Delivery Rebate Use your Sears Card or Sears®MasterCard®and receive a The zero %event zero % financing for 24 months* When you use your Sears Card or Sears MasterCard on all furniture***, sleep sets,sewing machines, vacuums†and major appliances, you can choose… zero % financing until March 2009* or Collect Points** PICKERING TOWN CENTRE • 905-420-8000 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, March 30, 2007 PAGE 27 A/Pdurhamregion.com durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 28 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, March 30, 2007 Entertainment in brief MARCH 30, 2007Ajax resident performs in play about Leonardo da Vinci By Christy Chase cchase@durhamregion.com DURHAM — Leonardo da Vinci. No doubt you’ve heard of him. Famed Italian Renaissance man -- artist, composer, author, inventor, engineer, architect, scientist, etc. He drew up concepts for the helicopter, tanks, calculators. He studied anatomy, as- tronomy, civil engineering to name a few. In the art field, his Vitruvian Man is an icon, his The Last Supper one of the best known re- ligious pieces of art and his Mona Lisa one of the best known, and mysterious, works of art ever. In fact, if you’ve done any reading in the last several years, you would know all three were featured in a work of fiction that not only bore da Vinci’s name but also created controversy around the world and made the author pots of money. And it also got made into a movie. Yeah, that da Vinci. Now, onto another work of fiction, this one a play about da Vinci that’s about to be staged in Oshawa. ‘Vinci’, by Canadian playwright Maureen Hunter, is presented by Durham Shoestring Performers until April 7. This play is based on the few facts known about his childhood and is Hunter’s vision of what might have happened in Leonardo’s hometown, the village of Vinci, from before the child’s birth until he was five. Leonardo was an illegitimate child, but his mother’s identity was not noted in the official family registry. Hunter gives her a name and form. Director Maureen Reid-Clarke, of Bow- manville, said the play looks at the struggle for custody of the gifted child. A priest, Padre Bartolomeo, is set the task of mediating the struggle for custody of Leonardo, between the defiant, unwed mother, a servant, Ca- terina, and the father, Piero, a member of Vinci’s first family. Piero, whose marriage is a cold, barren one, wants the child but Caterina loves the boy and doesn’t want to give him up. “It’s a very interesting play,” Reid-Clarke said, adding a theatre critic noted its “ability to create a picture of what might have been.” When producer Carolyn Wilson offered her the chance to direct a play for DSP, she gave Reid-Clarke four plays to read, one of which was ‘Vinci’. “‘Vinci’ is the one I couldn’t put down,” she said. “It’s a wonderful story. You could see it happening.” She said the priest is torn by the struggle to decide what should happen with Leonardo, torn between his friendship with Piero and the understanding of the mother’s love for her child. Even after making his decision, he’s not sure if he has done the right thing, she said. “Bartolomeo is a very difficult role to do. He is an old man at the beginning and end but for the flashbacks, he’s the young newly- ordained priest.” Playing Bartolomeo is Patrick Gillespie, of Courtice. He’s joined in the cast by Hilsha Va- sani, of Oshawa, Brad Schultz, of Whitby, as Piero, Robert Bennett, of Oshawa, as Antonio, the grandfather, Jennie Ottaway, of Whitby, as Piero’s wife Albiera, and Mark Kalzer, of Ajax, as Francesco, Piero’s younger brother. Reid-Clarke said the cast is a relatively new one in the local theatre world. Since this is the third play she’s directed, “it’s a whole new team.” However, she has acted in many plays, including several with local dinner theatres. “They’re doing very well,” she said of her cast. “They’re really working hard. I’m very proud of them. They’ve all got a handle on their parts.” Set design is by Alan Tibbles and Bill Clarke, with stage management by Tracy Magee- Graham, lights by Rick Bunting and sound by Doug Craven and Jon Corbet. ‘Vinci’ runs at the Arts Resource Centre behind City Hall in downtown Oshawa. Tick- ets are $10 and are available from the United Way Information Services kiosk at the Osha- wa Centre or from www.durhamshoestring. org. Early days in a Renaissance man ’s life Ta ke to the Bayly stage AJAX — The Pickering-Ajax Guitar Association welcomes all local musicians and interested music fans to its next open mike on April 4 at the Bayly Restaurant, 325 Westney Rd. S at Bayly Street in Ajax. Interested musicians can sign up at 7 p.m. and should have three songs ready to perform. Future open mikes are on the first Wednesday of the month from 7 to 10 p.m. at the restaurant. Other dates in 2007 include May 2, June 6, Oct. 3, Nov. 7 and Dec. 5. Musicians can keep up to date on all the open mikes by checking the Bayly Res- taurant website, www.bayly-restaurant. com. A family affair this summer with the Backwoods Players PICKERING — The Backwoods Players is looking for cast members for an upcom- ing production. ‘Whodunit? It’s All Relative’, directed by Catherine Hodge, runs July 7, 8, 14 and 15 at the Pickering Museum Village. The partly-scripted, part improv mur- der mystery is set in 1875 at the McCon- nell family reunion in Connell’s Corners. Cousins get reacquainted, family quirks are everywhere and the odd skeleton falls out of a family closet. The players need 11 adults of varying ages, six females and five males, in ad- dition to two girls, aged nine or 10 to 15 years. Auditions are April 2, 3, 5, 10 and 17, with booked times between 7:30 and 9 p.m., in the Tower Room at the Pickering Civic Complex (One The Esplanade). Call producer Julie Oakes at 905-728- 6953 to book an audition time or e-mail gcoakes1@idirect.com. Artfest deadline nears DURHAM — Time is running out if you’re a visual or performing artist who wishes to participate in Pickering’s arts showcase. Artfest on the Esplanade is Saturday, May 26 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Esplanade Park, Pickering. The event features more than 60 art- ists in an outdoor show and sale. In addition, there’s free child and teen art activity areas, live performing arts at the Gazebo, and food available courtesy of the Durham Region Canadian progress Club Durham Region Women. “It’s not too late for visual or perform- ing artists to apply,” states Marisa Carpino, supervisor, culture and recreation, with the City of Pickering. “The deadline is April 16 and applica- tions are available at municipal facilities, on the City’s website at cityofpickering.com or by calling 905-420-4620.” Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Hilsha Vasani, Jennie Ottaway and Brad Schultz rehearse a scene from ‘Vinci’, a production from the Durham Shoestring Performers. ‘Vinci’ is a play about the early years of Leonardo da Vinci’s life. Here is a senior entry that received an honourable mention from the judges 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 8 students. Students wrote on the issues of race relations, equity and diversity. Jamie Romaniuk, Grade 7, Highbush Public School Once upon another lifetime It seemed to be much simpler then Back in time another lifetime They thought it didn’t matter when... (It was all so black and white : ) Where you could sit on the bus; Who you could talk to in the street. No one made much of a fuss, If you were careful who you did meet. This is not another lifetime It’s not as easy as it was then We’re now in a new lifetime We know the ways of other men... (It isn’t all black and white now : ) Yo u just can’t get on a plane; We think about bombs in the air. Seems everyone’s gone insane It’s just too much for all to bear. Things seemed to be good when it was all black and white. We know now, how hard it was to be black, not white. Now it all looks bad: It’s not only black or white. We all understand: Evil’s never black or white. We w ill all make a difference When we don’t see just black and white And start another lifetime All the same, not just black or white. ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT durhamregion.com Jamie Romaniuk ‘We will all make a difference/When we don’t see just black and white’ dur hamregion.com Presentation provides information on instant messages, cyber bullying, and protection online By Crystal Crimi ccrimi@durhamregion.com DURHAM — With code words, webcams, and cyber bullies, the online world has its advantages and its risks, heard those attending an Internet safety presentation. To help parents learn more about what students are doing online, what the risks are, and prevention actions, Donald A. Wilson Second- ary School’s community council re- cently hosted ‘Internet Safety and Cyber Bullying’, which coincided with a drug awareness presenta- tion. “We as older people don’t neces- sarily know what’s going on,” said Greg Scotchburn, of the Durham District School Board. He asked the audience if they knew what some online lingo meant: MOS, mom over shoulder; 404, I don’t know; and %–}, confused. He said a study of young Cana- dians in the wired world looked at more than 5,000 kids in Grades 4 through 11 and found that 94 per cent access the Internet from home and 20 per of Grade 4 students do so on their own computer. “What are the risks?” asked Mr. Scotchburn, clicking on a screen during his presentation. “And you can see, it’s quite a long list.” They include pornography, gam- bling, misinformation, violent or hateful content, privacy invasions, online predators, and cyber bul- lying. Mr. Scotchburn said cyber bullying has been in the media re- cently. “Cyber bullying can take a lot of different forms,” he said. It can in- clude websites, polls on the ugliest person, chats, pictures and videos. It occurs through phones, cameras, and other technologies. Constable Gord Fleming, a youth officer with Durham Regional Po- lice, told the story of a girl who forgot her diary at a friend’s house and the friend posted it online. “Kids that would never become bullies somehow become bullies on the Internet,” he said. If someone is being bullied on- line, they should print a copy of the chat, tell an adult, and stop the ac- tivity, or block the sender. On MSN, users can click a box to automati- cally track a conversation. “That’s something we have to get across to our kids, once something is written on the Internet, it’s there forever,” Mr. Scotchburn said. Some warning signs of predators or cyber bullying include always shutting the door when online, logging off when a parent is near, or a reluc- tance to go on the Internet. Mr. Scotchburn said the school should be notified of cyber bullying. Some things the school board is doing for Internet safety include blocking chat sites, updating its ac- ceptable use policy on school com- puters, and talking to parents – a big part of prevention, Mr. Scotch- burn said. In Grade 4, 28 per cent used in- stant messaging; the number in- creased to 73 per cent by Grade 7 and 86 per cent by Grade 11. Yo uth should never give out pri- vate information in chatrooms, said Mr. Scotchburn. “You really have to emphasize, if you haven’t met them face to face, they’re a stranger and never to meet them face to face without your per- mission,” said Mr. Scotchburn. He added they shouldn’t respond to text or instant messages from peo- ple they don’t know either. Some popular social networking sites in- clude Facebook and MySpace, said Mr. Scotchburn. The sites allow users to privately or publicly post personal informa- tion about themselves. On a pub- lic site he clicked on during the presentation, a student even listed their high school. He said parents can help keep kids stay safe by locating Internet- connected computers in a public place of the household. “Webcams are becoming more of a problem with kids,” said Const. Fleming, and held up a picture of a 14-year-old girl in her underwear, face away from the camera, taken on a webcam. He said a pedophile could get the picture and frame her into sending more. Webcams should never be left on, or placed in a bedroom because hackers can hijack them, said Const. Fleming. After the presentation, Whitby resident Judy Johnston said her teenagers use webcams. “The webcam stuff, I didn’t real- ize that could happen,” said Ms. Johnston. “Someone could take a picture and spread it all over the In- ternet without you even knowing.” Mr. Scotchburn said parents can investigate technology options to complement their supervision, fil- ter content, limit and monitor ac- cess, keep communication lines open, and learn about the Internet and what kids are doing. “You might want to look at creat- ing a family agreement on Inter- net use,” said Mr. Scotchburn, and added a copy of one is available at www.Internet101.ca. Another site he recommended is www.beaware. com. Parents should also talk about copyrights, plagiarism, being po- lite online, and privacy laws. Some online games ask participants to provide personal registration infor- mation, he added. Another risk can occur with the trend of online research and mis- information. A search on Martin Luther King brings up several sites, including www.martinlutherking. org. It claims to be a valuable re- source for teachers and students, but actually says Mr. King had com- munist beliefs and connections and bought sex. Scrolling down the page reveals it’s hosted by Storm- front.org, a white nationalist group. Along with suggested sources, such as www.thecanadianencyclopedia. com, Mr. Scotchburn recommend- ed evaluating the site based on its author, their objectivity or bias, and its currency and accuracy. “The Internet, it’s here, it’s going to be part of your kids’ life,” said Mr. Scotchburn. He said not to be afraid of it, but to communicate with kids. A copy of the presentation is on www.wilsonss.ca, under SCC (school community council), par- ent resources. keyword: drugsandinternet Parents can help kids stay safe online Part two of a two-part series on drugs and Internet use by teens .ca (1) BRB A. Bad Reputation Boyfriend B. Broken Real Bad C. 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He’ll leave Calgary for Edmonton to compete for the under-14 singles crown on April 7. This past week, Schnur com- peted at the under-14 provincials in Burlington where he placed third in singles and captured the doubles crown. He also partici- pated in the under-14 provincials in London, where he played sixth in singles and made it to the semifi- nals in doubles action. [ Darts ] Ajax teen sharp for provincial title AJAX — An Ajax teen showed bull’s-eye accuracy at the recent 2007 Ontario Youth Provincial Darts Championship in St. Catha- rines. Tyler Lewis, 15, competing in the junior boys’ (age 12 to 15) sin- gles bracket against 15 other top players in the province, captured the Ontario title after winning all eight of his matches during the two-day event. In the final, Lewis defeated Christian Harris of Brant County. It’s the first time he’s captured a provincial title since taking up the sport five years ago. He previ- ously played in a Toronto league before joining the Port Hope Youth Darts League this year. Lewis and Harris will be part of Team Ontario competing at the nationals in Dorval, Quebec on May 17. Meanwhile, his brother, Tanner Lewis, 13, competed in the junior boys’ doubles event with partner Harley Clohecy, finishing in third place at provincials. SPORTS sportsdurhamregion.com THIS WEEKEND Skate Canada Pickering Skating Club hosts a fun competition at the Pickering Recreation Complex’s Delaney ice pad on Saturday. Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Tumbling down PICKERING — Mike Slean of Pickering, a member of the Toronto Blues Brothers, hits the floor while attempting a return against the Barrie Diggers. The teams played the opening match of the Ontario Volleyball League Championships at Pine Ridge Secondary School recently. Ontario’s Turcotte rink loses to Alberta’s Ryan in men’s final By Jim Easson Special to the News Advertiser AJAX — A fourth Canadian se- nior men’s curling crown for Ajax skip Bob Turcotte was not to be. Curling in the men’s final at the Canadian Senior Curling Champi- onships in Trois Rivieres, Quebec on Sunday, Ontario’s Turcotte rink was defeated by Alberta’s Pat Ryan foursome 8-5. In the semifinal, the Turcotte rink, which curls out of the Scar- boro Golf and Curling Club, nipped B.C.’s Rick Folk rink 6-5 in an extra end to earn a berth in the final. Turcotte entered the 2007 cham- pionships as a three-time senior men’s champion, having won the national title in 2000, 1997 and in 1996. Curling with Tur- cotte were third Roy We igand, second Kent Cochrane and lead Steve Mc- Dermot. ••• The Glenn Howard rink may have turned up for the world championships, but they missed a shot at major pay day at the Wo rld Curling Tour 2007 Grand Slam event, The National, in Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia last weekend. The 2007 Tim Hortons Brier champion Howard rink, which in- cludes Pickering Olympian Rich- ard Hart, was one of eight teams to qualify for the playoffs from the field of 18 teams, but was side- lined in the quarter-final by the Don Walchuk rink. Alberta’s Kevin Martin was the eventual winner, collecting $30,000. This weekend, the Howard rink represents Canada at the 2007 World Men’s Curling Champion- ship in Edmonton from March 31 to April 8. ••• Annandale Curling Club’s Com- petitive Men’s League started final playdowns on Tuesday, March 27. Te ams play in their own divisions. There is no playoff in Friday Night Mixed, so those teams still have two Fridays to make up any out- standing games. ••• The season-ending annual bon- spiel ‘The Last Chance’ goes at Annandale April 14 and 15. The event is full, with 32 teams and others on a waiting list. Each team is guaranteed three eight-end games, with the top eight teams from the early and late draws qual- ifying for play on Sunday. The top prize is $500 with a purse of more than $2,000 to be won. Lunch and dinner is included on Saturday, and a meal on Sun- day for the qualifiers. After the final game, the ice is turned over to the ice skaters for a time, and the compressor is turned off for the summer. Aj ax skip runner-up at Canadian senior’s championship Bob Turcotte Brayden Schnur durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 32 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, March 30, 2007 Ajax-Pickering set to play in OVFL in 2007 By Al Rivett arivett@durhamregion.com PICKERING — If Jim Moore had his druthers, the newest Ajax- Pickering Dolphins Football Club team would already be busy pre- paring for its inaugural Ontario Varsity Football League season. After 34 years of offering minor football programs, for the past two seasons in the OVFL junior loop, the Dolphins’ organization will take the next step with an entry in the 24-team OVFL -- the premier tackle football league in the prov- ince -- this summer. Named as head coach of the newest Dolphins’ team late last year, Moore is eager to get going and, toward that end, has held an exploratory meeting to gauge interest in the new under-19 foot- ball squad. And, that level of interest, he reports, is high. The information meeting held recently in Pickering, with only 48 hours notice, yielded 40 prospective players. Moore says he’ll take approxi- mately 50 players into the season, which will start in earnest with conditioning and weight train- ing in Pickering in February and March, with on-field practices to begin in April, weather permit- ting. The OVFL kicks off its 2007 sea- son during the last week in May, with the Dolphins expected to compete in the seven-team Wet- tges Division-Central with other GTA squads, including the Os- hawa Hawkeyes. The Hawkeyes and Dolphins should become instant rivals, says Moore. “I’m sure we’ll develop a ri- valry with Oshawa. They’re just too close. The Dolphins have al- ways had a healthy rivalry with the Hawkeyes at all levels.” Moore notes over the years the OVFL, which has teams from Lon- don in the south, to Ottawa in the east and as far west as Sault Ste. Marie, has become a training ground for players who’ve gone on to play in the Canadian univer- sity football system. “The calibre of play is equiva- lent to what one would expect of a league designed to develop players for the next level, for the university level. In my opinion, it’s the equivalent of a high-end high school all-star team.” The 10-year Pickering resident is a lifer in the game of football. After playing high school ball in To ronto, Moore earned a football scholarship at the NCAA Division II level as an offensive tackle for the Holy Cross Crusaders in the 80s. When his playing days ended due to injury, he picked up the coaching reins at a Canadian uni- versity. Of late, Moore served as a coach for the St. Mary Catho- lic Secondary School Monarchs during its run of Durham Region senior titles from 1999 through 2003. “I’m into my 40s now and I’ve known, in all sincerity, that it’s not just the love of the game, but it is the love of what the game did for me. People took an interest in me, people gave me an opportunity, people believed in me and I look at young people today and it’s an opportunity for me to pass on a little of what I’ve learned.” He’ll be joined on the sidelines by former St. Mary head coach and retired CFLer Gordon Judg- es, who’s a former NFL/CFL high school coach of the year in Ontar- io. Judges will serve as the team’s defensive co-ordinator. “Gord doesn’t need to add to his resume. He’s a former CFL player. He does it for exactly the same reasons (I do). When it comes time to teach kids something that he really loves he has all the time in the world.” Also joining the coaching staff is former CFL and USFL coach and Pickering resident Ken Hussey and Rob Dimaria, who’s been a community football coach for 20 years. The strong Dolphins’ minor football program, coupled with the strength of high school pro- grams in the area, most notably at Pickering High School, provides a strong base from which to draw and develop players at a higher level, says Moore. “I think it’s a chicken and egg thing. You’ve got a good Dolphins program and you’ve got your high school football programs, and you try to figure out what came first. It’s difficult to nail that down... There’s no question that the two are complementary to one other.” Although the Dolphins are a first-year OVFL squad, Moore’s confident the Dolphins can be- come an elite team in the league. “I expect to compete straight away. But, what I’m focusing on are the fundamentals, very heav- ily on the fundamentals. The wins and losses will look after them- selves,” he says. Although the Dolphins OVFL team was originally slated to play its four home games in the eight- game season at the Oshawa Civic Stadium, those plans have now been altered, says Moore. The team will likely play its contests out of the Pine Ridge Secondary School field, where changeroom facilities are available. He believes playing home games in the city is preferable to going elsewhere. “We’re a community-based team and we should be playing in the community,” he says. He hopes the Dolphins OVFL team can eventually play out of its Kinsmen Park home field if changerooms are constructed. Dolphins enter new football era DURHAM — In addition to the Ajax-Pickering Dolphins, the fol- lowing teams will compete in the Ontario Varsity Football League during the 2007 season: • Brampton Bulldogs; • Brantford Bison; • Cambridge Lions; • Essex County Ravens; • Etobicoke Eagles; • Guelph Bears; • Halton Invictas; • Huronia Stallions; • Lambton Lions; • Limestone Grenadiers; • London Falcons; • Metro Toronto Wildcats; • Mississauga Warriors; • Niagara Spears; • Oshawa Hawkeyes; • Ottawa Cumberland Panthers; • Ottawa Myers Riders; • Sault Ste. Marie Sabercats; • Steel City Ironmen; • Sudbury Northerners; • Toronto Thunder; • Wentworth Panthers; • York-Simcoe Storm Teams from across Ontario compete in varsity loop Four Ajacians help Richmond Hill Stars to OMHA midget ‘AAA’ championship Advance to OHF championships in Waterloo in April AJAX — Four Ajax residents lent a helping hand in aiding the Richmond Hill Stars midget ‘AAA’ hockey team to the OMHA title in Markham over the week- end. Richmond Hill had goaltender David Jenkins, defenceman Gar- rett Trainor and forwards Cam- eron Bursey and Kyle McLaugh- lin in the lineup for the OMHA championships from March 23 to 25. Five teams competed, in- cluding the host Markham Wax- ers, Richmond Hill, the Ajax- Pickering Raiders, Oakville Rang- ers and the Burlington Eagles. The Stars upended the Oakville Rangers 3-2 in the gold-medal game. McLaughlin, a call-up from the Richmond Hill Stars ‘AAA’ minor midgets, earned two assists in the winning cause. Richmond Hill opened the OMHA championships with a 4- 2 victory over the Ajax-Pickering Raiders. Jenkins earned the win in net and also earned an assist. Next, the Stars defeated the host Markham Waxers 2-1. In Game 3, Richmond Hill scored a close 3-2 win over the Burlington Eagles. McLaughlin provided two goals, while Trainor added two assists for the Stars. In their final round-robin game, the Stars were edged by Oakville 2-1. All told, Jenkins had two starts for the Stars during the OMHA championships, winning both. Richmond Hill now advanc- es to Waterloo for the Ontario Hockey Federation (OHF) Cham- pionships from April 1 to 8. The Stars hope to win and rep- resent Ontario at the Canadian National Midget ‘AAA’ Telus Cup tournament in Red Deer, Alberta from April 23 to 29. Submitted photo From left, Garrett Trainor, David Jenkins, Kyle McLaughlin and Cameron Bursey won the OMHA ‘AAA’ midget title with the Richmond Hill Stars. 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Please inquire ASAP, spaces are limited, call 905-686-5424 PA INT STORE IN Pickering look- ing for enthusiastic part time per- son, physical work involved, Fax Steve: 905-831-5950. ADULT CARRIER NEEDED to deliver papers in the AjaxPicker- ing area. Delivery for Wednes- day and Friday's papers. Must have a reliable car. Call Lorna 905-683-5117, ext. 261. APPOINTMENT coordinators needed, Full time. Start at $9/hr. No Selling. Call 905-426-2705. A Career Te aching English Internationally begins with professional training. The College of Applied Linguistics is offering A 5 day certificate course @ Durham College May 2-6th To register for an Open House April 4 call for more info 888-246-6512 www.INTLcollegeof linguistics.com CLEANERS NEEDED URGENT for fast-growing maid service. Per manent position. Room for advancement. Excellent pay, great working environment. Not suitable for students. Call 905- 723-6242 COLLEGE & UNIVERSITY Stu- dents.. CHECK THIS! $400- $600/wk. Start @ 11:00 am! 27 openings in all areas. Interviews start March 26/07. Call today 905-837-8456 CRUISE SHIP & RESORT JOBS $500-$3000/Week, World Travel, All-Expenses-Paid Lifestyle, Jobs Guaranteed Interviews 613-764- 6209 DO YOU HAVE 10 hours per week that you would like to make productive? Work from home earning $3000+ per month. www.miniofficeoutlets.com/deb CUSTOMER SERVICE oriented people w/vehicle required for ear- ly morning delivery of Toronto Star newspaper in Oshawa, Port Perry, Uxbridge, Bowmanville. 7 days/week. (905)438-1170. CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRE- SENTATIVE required for a local heating and A/C company. Paid hourly and benefits. Established company. Friendly atmosphere. HVAC EXPERIENCE PRE- FERRED. Fax resume to (905) 683-0817. DRIVER/CSR NEEDED for equipment rental company in Scarborough. Knowledge of con- struction equipment an asset. Fluent English, both written and spoken. Fax: 416-291-9589 In- person, 1933 Kennedy Road. DRIVERS WANTED Earn CASH DAILY! Full and part time shifts. We will train you. Call Jane at 905-440-2011. Blue Line Taxi's is now hiring for Oshawa, Ajax & Pickering. EXPERIENCED FOREPER- SONS.Min. 3 years experience, interlock/natural stone installa- tion, D license an asset for well established North Pickering based landscape company. Must have own transportation. Call Mon. - Fri. (905)619-6761 or Fax resume to 905-619-0788 FREEDOM OF DANCE is looking for Dance teachers for Oshawa location. R.A.D, Jazz, Hip Hop, Ta p, Break Dancing, Modern, Ball Room. Applications are con- fidential. Please email resume to freedomofdance@bellnet.ca FULL-TIME AND PART-TIME New Condominium Sales Centre in Pickering has the following po- sitions available. Receptionist with computer experience and pleasant telephone manner to work full-time Monday to Thurs- day and Weekends. Tour Guides part-time for weekends, people skills a must. Please fax resume to: 416-924-5321 HOMEWORKERS needed!! 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UNIK CHOCOLATE,is hiring representatives and drivers for pick ups. A/C vehicle necessary. Salary $600-$1000 net per week plus gas. Please call (905)831- 7191. WATERVIEW CHILDCARE CENTRE is currently seeking supply staff for their organization. Candidates must have experience in the childcare setting. Please email resume to: waterview@porchlight.ca or mail to: 1200 Phillip Murray Avenue Unit 1, Oshawa, Ontario L1J 6Z8 WINDOW WASHER NEEDED- We are looking for an experienced Window Washer to join our team. Wages based on experience. Must have clean and valid driver license. Call Algonquin Property Services at 905-428-1844. Fax resume 905-428-8496 or email: employment@algonquin1.com WE TRAIN FOR CAREER IN FINANCIAL SERVICES •Full time or part time. •High income potential. •Excellent training. •Set your own hours For more information call Don Zynomirski at (905)509-4973 WINCHESTER/THICKSON, Whitby Esso hiring friendly, quick, detail-oriented Personnel with ex- cellent time management and cleaning skills. Fax (905)620- 1292 or call (905)655-0536 or (416)898-3927 or apply in per- son. WINE KITZ,Whitby full time help required, 30-36 hours per week, cash experience required, some lifting, fax 905-430-1465 ESTHETICIAN WANTED, SALA- RY +commission or rent room. Hairstylist w/clientele. Sala- ry+commission. Also, RMT, p/t. Pickering Town Centre. 905-831- 0500. JOB FAIR NIGHT The Facial Place, Monday April 16th from 5-8 p.m. We are seeking talented and dynamic individuals to join our team for our busy summer season (May - Sept). * Jr. Spa At- tendants * Estheticians * RMT's. Recent Grads Welcomed. 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Fax resume to 905-668-8576 or email: david.goodaire@bellnet.ca Career Opportunity Bennett's Home Furnishings of Pickering Has exciting opportunitie's opening soon. Moving into the world of Furniture sales may be just the right niche for you. You are assertive, dedicated, and have strong interpersonal skills. You want those skills to be used in a creative and strong company devoted to their customers and their employees. You are able to work retail hours and have strong business and retail background. Send or drop resume to: Bennett's Home Furnishings,1755 Pickering Parkway, Unit SB1 L1V 1B5. 905-428-8083. No phone calls please. Only those chosen for an interview will be contacted Massey's Restaurant Full Time *LINE COOKS *SERVERS Apply in person with resume 774 Liverpool Rd. S., Pickering JOE'S SPORTS BAR & BILLIARDS Full or part-time WAITRESS/WAITER (female preferred) Min. 1 year exp. Smart Serve. Must have a friendly attitude. 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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 WANTED NOW!!Salesperson for fast pace retail appliance store. Looking for individuals who are friendly and outgoing to sell appliances. Salary and bene- fits to be discussed. Fax your re- sume to (905) 263-1076 or see Bill at Paddy's Market (905) 263- 8369. CERTIFIED DENTAL HYGIEN- IST for part time position with or- thodontist in the Pickering / Ajax area. Please fax resume to 905- 839-8435 – attention: Allana DENTAL RECEPTIONIST,full time, required for Scarborough of- fice. Must have dental reception experience, friendly and outgoing, Please call Phyllis (905)420-6226 ESTHETICIANS MEDICAL and Medical Technicians needed for high end medical spa, full or part time, must be certified and eager to lean, call Amanda, at (905)619-2639 . FRIENDLY PART-TIME dental assistant required. 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Com- muting distance to whit- by/Oshawa area. $145,000. Call 905-665-5777 at 9p.m. BRAND NEW HOUSE! Ta un- ton/Salem Rd. 4 bedroom, 4 bathrooms, 2 car garage. Over 3000 square feet. Private sale and price, $450, 000. 416-399- 9114 and ask for Nisim. WHITBY, OPEN HOUSE, by appointment only. Walk-out basement, all brick, 4years old, Harwood throughout. $280,000. Flexible closing. $5000 Down, Balance on closing. Make an offer. (905)430-3632 HOMES YOU CAN BUY WITH ZERO DOWN New Home Ownership Program Enables those With good credit to buy A home with 0% down. Free computerized list With pictures 1-800-540-2131 ID# 1245 Or visit www. To r ontoDurham ZeroDown.com Al Alkhatib Salesperson. Remax Rouge river Realty Brokerage RAVINE/TREED LOT,fully de- tached. 2100 square feet. Thou- sands in upgrades. For informa- tion, please visit the following ad- dress www.propertysold.ca, ID# 991. Open house: April 1st, 2p-4p, 724 Swan Place, Picker- ing. LOCATION! POOL! RAVINE! 165 Spirea Court, Oshawa. En- tertainers delight, open concept, inground kidney-shaped pool, southern exposure, private set- ting. Spacious 1.5 garage with entrance into house. Early pos- session. Priced to sell $305,000. Call 905-439-0221. AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY, BRAND new freehold town home in Ajax. 2 bedroom+den. Brand new appliances. Heating and a/c. Pantry, security system . Close amenities. Garage with side entry into house. 905-839-4445. IMMACULATE SPACIOUS town- house in desirable North Whitby. Features 3 bdrms, 2 1/2 baths, hardwood floors, stainless steel appliances. By appt only. 905- 718-3121 TRIDEL CONDO 1880 Valley Farm Rd., Pickering, 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, huge den, facing west on 15th floor, with balcony. Rachel or Mary (647) 881-1531 (905) 420-6176. 40 ACRES FOR RENT,2,000 yard of unscreened black peat for sale. 5,000 yards of unscreened top soil for sale. Bowmanville. Liberty St. North - Durham 20. (905)263-8940. FOR LEASE,INDUSTRIAL UNITS 2 units. 2600-sq.ft. includ- ing office space), No body shops/mechanical work. Avail. immediately. Oshawa area. Call (905)260- 8721 or (905)723-1123 ext.22, leave a message. LARGE STORE, approx 1800 sq.ft. in Downtown Bowmanville. Excellent location, available May 1st. Call (905)623-2381 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. 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. SPORTS STORE for sale in Pick- ering, great location & opportu- nity. $25,000-obo. Call Pierre 416-438-6191 TOPPER'S PIZZA – Established pizza franchise location available and affordable in Ajax. Contact A. Gaumond 1-877-558-5581 $$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 1 BEDROOM APARTMENT in house, private entrance, $650/mo inclusive. Oshawa. Close to shopping. Avail. May 1st. Call (905)404-9694 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 LEGAL basement apartment, Pickering. Utilities in- cluded. Separate entrance, close to amenities, non smoking/pets. Immediately. lst/last required. References, Call (416)557-8516 1-BDRM APARTMENT in coun- try estate, mins. to Kirby Ski Hill. Avail. immediately. Swimming pool Fridge, stove, first/last. $800/month. Call (905)725-9991 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 BASEMENT apt., separate entrance, Whites Rd/401 area, $775/month, available immediately, first/last. Call (905)420-6464 1-BEDROOM LUXURY APT., in a quiet adult-oriented building, with a park-like setting. Senior in- centive. Call (905)576-8647 or (905)728-8919 2 MAIN FLOOR BUNGALOW, 3-br apartments. One central Whitby, one Bowmanville at 401 and Waverly. Parking/utilities in- cluded. No smoking or pets. $1,200/month each, 1st/last. (905)449-5000. 2 BDRM IN QUIET RENOVATED duplex. Separate entrance, lami- nate, parking, laundry, yard, near bus/schools/park. First/last, no pets/smoking, all inclusive, $795. 905-424-2753. 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT in small quiet building, near down- town Oshawa. $675/month plus hydro. First/last month required. Call (905)263-1169 or after 5pm 905-263-8580. 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT, ground floor close to downtown Port Perry. Quiet, well maintained building. Laundry facilities available, ample parking, nice backyard. Available May 1. $800/mo.+hydro. 905-985-3086. 2 BEDROOM APT., East Oshawa, good area, 2-story, full basement, gas heat, parking for 2, $800 plus utilities. No pets, ref- erences, avail. May 1. (905)728- 3398 2 BEDROOM basement, East Oshawa., spacious, clean. Air conditioning, quiet neighbour- hood, coin laundry. No pets/smoking. $800/inclusive, (905)436-3549 2 BEDROOM CONDO available immediately in Bowmanville. $950/month. 5 Appliances. Free utilities for 3 months. Rent to own. Call Jennise (905)697-8261 2 BEDROOM near Oshawa Wal- mart bright renovated 2nd floor of house, parking, appliances, no laundry, no pets/smoking. patio, references, May 1st. $725/mo. Call (905)576-7697 2-BDRM,upper floor, small quiet 5-plex, near Oshawa Centre. Avail. May 1st. $715/mo inclu- sive. No smoking/pets. Suitable for adult lifestyle. First/last. (905)728-9257 2-BEDROOM BASEMENT apt., newly renovated, very large, plus solarium. Laundry facilities, appli- ances. Near Oshawa Centre. Parking for 2. $925/month. Available immediately. Referenc- es. No pets. Call (905)571-0631 2-BEDROOM LARGE basement apartment, Oshawa, separate entrance, 2 car parking, A/C, laundry facilities, utilities included, $900. Available now. (905)576- 9909. 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. 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 A SUPER clean newly renovated 2-bedroom basement apt. Picker- ing No smoking/pets. $900-inclu- sive, cable, first/last police check. Available May 1. 905-426-2686 or 416-757-1399 AJAX - NEWLY RENOVATED 2-bed. legal basement-apt. Sep. entrance, eat-in kitchen, private- laundry, ensuite 4pc-bathroom, cable, parking, utilities. $850/mo. inclusive. Days 647-296-8355; Eve. 905-427-6997. AJAX SOUTH, 1-bedroom basement apartment, private laundry and entrance, 1 parking, all ceramic, dishwasher, 4pc bath. Absolutely no pets/smok- ing. Professional preferred. $750. Call 905-239-0596 AJAX,#16 Shale Dr., brand new 2-bedroom basement apartment, separate entrance, bathroom, laundry room, parking. Available immediately. No pets/smoking. (905)426-8666 AJAX,great condo by lake, 2- brm, 2-bth, 5 appliances (laun- dry), w/balcony, fireplace, 2-park- ing, pool, close to GO/Hwy. Avail. May lst. $1,250/mo. No smoking/pets. Call 905-839- 9818. AJAX, HARWOOD/HWY #2, luxury 1-bedroom basement apartment, approx 1000sq.ft. ample cupboards in kitchen, 5pc bath, private side door, near all amenities. No pets/smoking. $800/month. (905)427-4466 AJAX,Hwy #2/Westney 3-bed- room basement apt., $890/nego- tiable plus 40% utilities. Hwy #2/Elizabeth, 1-bedroom $750/negotiable. Female work- ing person preferred. April 1st. Both: bsmt apts, no smok- ing/pets. 905-426-9898, 416-459- 9993 AJAX- OXFORD TOWERS.Spa- cious apartments, quiet bldg, near shopping, GO. Pool. 2 & 3- bedroom apt., from $999 & $1099, available April & May. 905-683-8421, 905-683-5322 or 905-683-8571. AJAX.Spacious one bedroom retro-fit, basement apartment. Newly renovated and painted. Near Salem/Bayly. No pets/smok- ing. Seperate entrance. $775 in- clusive. Please call 416-417- 9956. 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. AVAILABLE APRIL 1ST!2 bed- room basement apt. in South Pickering. Separate entrance. No pets/smoking. $850 all inclusive. First/last. 905-420-5973. AVAILABLE, ONE BEDROOM waterfront basement apartment, Scugog Island, near Casino. First & last required. Non-smoker, no pets. $650 plus. 905-985-5758. BACHELOR APARTMENT,Port Perry, 2nd floor, available April 1. Fridge, stove, heat, hydro & water included. Suit single person. No pets/smoking. Close to downtown 905-985-3907. BROCK RD./CON.3) PICKER- ING,Furnished(or unfurnished) Bright, clean, spacious basement apartment. Quiet. Executive neighbourhood, central air, laun- dry. No pets/smoking. 1st/last. References. $850+utilities. Available now. 416-616-1481. BLUEWATER PARK WHITBY 1 & 2 Bedrooms Please call Mon - Fri 9 am-5 pm Evening by appt. only 905-571-3522 Shelter Canadian Properties Ltd. BOWMANVILLE - 2 bedroom with den, close to all amenities. $910 per mo. plus hydro and cable. Office hours 9 - 5, Monday - Friday. Available March lst. (905)430-1877. BOWMANVILLE-Clean quiet 1 bedroom plus office & 3 bedroom. Backyard, laundry, parking, no dogs. Available April 15th and May 1st. Call 905-725-1052. 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. CUTE MAIN FLOOR BACHE- LOR in lovely Ajax home. Separ- ate entrance, cable, on bus route, parking. $650 inclusive. Available immed. No smoking or pets. (905)427-0143 CLEAN BRIGHT spacious 1- bdrm apt. Second floor, located near Oshawa hospital. Newly renovated kitchen/bathroom. Parking, laundry facilities, a/c, large private porch & entrance. No smoking/pets. $750/mo inclu- sive. Avail. immediately905-261- 3034 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. COURTICE - one bed. basement apt. 2 appliances, c/a, parking, $550 inclusive. Available immedi- ately. Cindy, Leave message (905)432-3222 COURTICE, COUNTRY LOT, 2 Bedroom, One Bath, Walk-out Basement Apartment With Separ- ate Entrance. Includes: fridge, stove & laundry. Asking $950. Available April 1st. MARTA 905- 706-8909. DOWNTOWN WHITBY big one bedroom, April lst. $820 inclusive. Also huge 3 bedroom with balco- ny, May lst. $1100 heat, hot wa- ter, parking all inclusive. Call (416) 520-6392 (905)669-4009. 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 LITTLE BRITAIN.Large 3 bed- room apartment $875 + hydro. Water & cable included. Also 2 bedroom, ground floor $875 all in- clusive. Call 705-786-0104. LIVERPOOL/FINCH,Large bachelor apt., April 1st, self-con- tained, separate entrance, park- ing, utilities and private laundry facilities. $700/mo. Suits single working person, first/last, refer- ences. No smoking/pets. (905)837-5637 LUXURIOUS APTS.,1-bedroom & 3-bedroom in central Oshawa, near hospital, $825, $1185 inclu- sive. Also 3-bedroom apt. north Oshawa $1185 inclusive. All available immediately. Must see to believe! Kim @Remax 905- 728-1600 NORTH EAST OSHAWA - Hospital area. 1 bedroom apt., second floor. Parking. Clean, quiet, newly renovated. No pets. Available April 1st./April 15th. $610/mo. all inclusive. 905-571- 7840. NORTH Oshawa - 2 and 3 bed- room, April 15/May lst. Clean, family building. Heat, hydro and two appliances included. Pay cable, parking and laundry fa- cilities. (905)723-2094 NORTH OSHAWA,2 bedroom $800. and 1 bedroom $750. for rent. Includes utilities, fridge, stove, parking. Call 905-435- 0703 or 416-902-1174. OSHAWA - 1-BEDROOM Large separate driveway, separate en- trance, laundry, recently renovat- ed, large lot, near all amenities, large eat-in kitchen. Excellent area. April 1st. $745/inclusive. (905)432-1533 A/P PAGE 36 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, March 30, 2007 www.durhamregion.comClassifieds Continued on Page 39 VIEW ON-LINE AT....VIEW ON-LINE AT....OPEN HOUSE WEEKENDOPEN HOUSE WEEKEND DON SUTHERLAND Broker 416-445-8855 416-226-3880 ENJOY LAKESIDE LIVING! Lovely 3 bedroom family home. Many recent improvements including new kitchen, w/o to deck, vinyl windows, CAC, eaves & soffi t, fully fenced yard, landscaping & more. Walk to lakeside, rotary parks, schools, shopping & transit nearby. SATURDAY MARCH 31, 2-4 P.M. 3 AGATE ROAD, AJAX$249,500REFERRED REALTY INC. BROKERAGE indendently owned and operated “GREAT VALUE IN SOUTH AJAX” LORRAINE HICKLING Sales Representative 905-683-5000 www.WeHelpYouMoveHome.com QUALITY ONE Ltd., Brokerage Independently Owned and Operated THE PRICE IS RIGHT Bright & clean family home in Pickering. Some of the features include new laminate fl oors, freshly painted & all appliances included! Large kitchen w/side door! Finished basement w/3pc. Many extras – you have to come see! Well-maintained home in great neighbourhood – $257,900 SATURDAY, MARCH 31, 1-3 P.M. 1300 REDWOOD LANE, PICKERING The Perfect Family Home!!! Fabulous family home in preferred family neighbourhood!! Thousands spent in upgrades in this spacious trendy home!! An oasis of tranquility and comfort at the end of your busy day. Finished top to bottom, inside and out. Call Janey today for a list of upgrades and your personal viewing of this outstanding home. Close to all amenities. You won’t be disappointed!!! CALL JANEY NOW!! 905-433-0678. SAT., MARCH 31, 2-4 P.M. 73 PEMBRAY DR., AJAX$292,000JANEY LODER Each Brokerage is Independently Owned & Operated HomeLife/Cimerman Real Estate Limited Brokerage Sales Representative 905-433-0678 First Realty Ltd. Brokerage GEARY WHITE Sales Representative 905-686-3330 * Stunning 3 bedroom, 4 year old brick bungalow! * 9 ft. ceilings on main fl oor! * Open concept with main fl oor family room! * Eat-in kitchen with upgraded cupboards! * Superbly fi nished basement with 19x35 ft. rec room * Two extra bedrooms and third full bathroom! * Lots of hardwood and ceramic! * Double garage and covered porch! SUNDAY APRIL 1ST, 2-4 P.M. 110 MEDLAND AVENUE, NORTH WHITBY!$327,900MIKE ARNOLD Sales Representative 905-428-7677 A home you will be proud to call your own. An open concept three bedroom plus two in fully fi nished basement with walkout. South exp osure on .82 Acre. Two tier deck overlooking an Inground pool with spa. Huge principal rooms. Tastef ully decorated. SUNDAY APRIL 1, 2-4 P.M. 1637 ACORN LANE, CLAREMONT$719,000www.prudentialachievers.com An independently owned and operated affi liate of The Prudential Realtor Affi liates Inc. 0RUDENTIAL !CHIEVERS 2EALTY "ROKERAGE PATRICIA GUEST Sales Representative 905-683-5000 SHOAL PT. RD./WARWICK ABOVE GROUND POOL • Hardwood throughout! Over 2986 sq ft. • Huge eat in kitchen, walk-in pantry. • Prof fi nished recreation room. • Main fl den, 2nd fl laundry. • Large family room, gas fi replace. 28 WISEMAN DRIVE, SOUTH AJAX SUN. APRIL 1, 2-4 P.M.$519,900$434,900SHOAL PT. RD./WARWICK • Popular Layout, 2750 sq ft. • Huge eat in kitchen, mirrored backsplash & pot lights. • Spacious family rm, hardwood fl ooring, gas fi replace. • Master bdrm, 4 pc ensuite, huge walk-in closet • 9 ft ceilings! Upgrades galore! 6 WARWICK AVENUE SOUTH AJAX SUN. APRIL 1, 2-4 P.M. QUALITY ONE Ltd., Brokerage Independently Owned and OperatedPOPULARLAKESIDECOMMUNITYSTUNNINGTREE-LINEDVIEW Let one of our Real Estate Experts help you make your dream of homeownership come true A UNIQUE QUEEN ANN CUSTOM DESIGN! Located on a gorgeous ravine lot in a quiet neighbourhood, this large 5 bedroom home boasts an enormous open concept with three walkouts, wrap around porch, private bedroom balcony and many upgrades. Professionally landscaped, this is true tranquility in the city. See virtual tour at www.lisciohomes.com SAT., MAR. 31 & SUN., APRIL 1, 2-4 P.M. 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 www.kengrieve.com KEN GRIEVE Sales Representative 416-694-3336 FA IRPORT/DIXIE JOHN BODDY HOME • Popular Silver Spruce Model • Approx 2200 sq ft • Much larger than appears • Detached 3+1 bedroom, • Cathedral ceilings/ skylights • 2 bathrooms, loft area, • Eat-in kitchen, Family room • Wood burning Fireplace SUNDAY APRIL 1ST, 1-4 P.M. 1044 GLENANNA RD. PICKERING$374,9000RUDENTIAL pzFaF d£"ROKERAGE SHAWN GREER* 905 655-1144 SOUTH AJAX CHARMER!!! Sought after child safe neighbourhood in South Ajax. Beautifully landscaped, ceramics, oak staircase, bright eat-in kit. w/walkout to deck and private yard. Finished basement. Pot lights - semi private ensuite off master bdrm., walk to schools, parks, shopping, transit and a hop to the 401. SAT. MARCH 31, 3-5 P.M. SUN. APRIL1, 12-2 P.M. 25 HUMPHREY DR., AJAX Spirit Inc. Brokerage GORGEOUS GLENDALE SEMI! • Great location near Glenann & Dixie. • Fantastic location at end of cul de sac. • Incredible move-in condition. • Many upgrades including renovated kitchen and upgraded windows. • Central air/central vacuum. • Perennial gardens front and back. • Asking price $244,900 SAT. MAR. 31, 1-3 P.M. SUN. APR. 1, 2-4 P.M. www.barriecox.ca Rouge River Realty Ltd., Brokerage BARRIE COX Sales Rep. 905-839-7449 1880 HENSALL CT., PICKERING SAT. MAR. 31, 1-3 P.M. SUN. APR. 1, 2-4 P.M. 1538 AVONMORE SQUARE PICKERING SPECTACULAR COUGHLAN HOME • Absolutely spectacular “Coughlan” built detached. • Great location near Kingston and Valley farm. Walk to Pickering Town Centre, library, recreation centre, medical centre, etc. • Extensive hardwood and ceramic fl ooring. • Upgraded oak staircase. • Ensuite bathroom to die for including Jacuzzi tub. • Incredible open concept, four bedrooms. • Asking price $349,900. SAT. MAR. 31, 3:15-5:15 P.M. SUN. APR. 1, 2-4 P.M. 2001 BLAIRWOOD PICKERING JOHN BODDY BEAUTIFUL! • Prestigious location near Fairport north of Finch • Absolutely spectacular “Bridlewood” model on premium lot • Extensive professional landscaping • Finished basement • Huge family room to die for • Large deck in pie shaped back yard • Just move right in! No work to be done. • Asking price $359,900 EVELYN BOOTHBY Sales Rep. 905- 619-9500 549 ROUGEMOUNT Group Heritage Realty Inc.,Brokerage$569,900Just steps to the Rouge Valley. Gorgeous executive home, 50x200 ft. deep lot!! Upgrades everywhere! 2 storey 4 bdrm. with a huge maple kitchen & walk out to a large cedar wrap around deck complete with interlock patio and hot tub!! Soaring 2 st. great rm. w/ gas fireplace, main floor laundry with garage access! Hardwood floors, c/air, c/vac, pot lites, paladium windows, newly finished basement too!! Beautifully kept & decorated, nothing to do here! All this on a H-U-G-E 50x200 ft. deep lot!!! Call now! Evelyn Boothby 416-460-9270 SAT., MARCH 31st, 1-4 P.M. !!GREAT VALUE!! Very Clean 2-Storey Family Home • Living & Dining Rooms plus Family Room w/Fireplace • Master Bedroom w/Ensuite & Walk- in Closet • Finished Basement w/Extra Bedroom • New Windows • Freshly Painted • Oversized Garage w/Mezzanine • Private Fenced Backyard w/Large Deck • Quiet Street • Convenient to everything • $269,900 • MLS#E1084915 • A MUST SEE!! SUNDAY APRIL 1 • 2-4 P.M. 34 KEYS DRIVE, AJAX (Westney/Rossland) DAVE MARTIN Sales Representative 416-565-3727 St. Andrew’s Realty Inc. Brokerage$269,900$44 9, 0 0 0 WES POSTHUMUS Sales Rep. 416-928-6833 4 bdrm exec. Marshall built home, almost new. Platinum pkg. plus 70k in extra upgrades. Enjoy the elegant lifestyle and all the bells and whistles. Kit. comes complete all stainless appl’s, tumbled stone ceramics, granite counters. Open concept main fl r., California shutters, extensive pot lighting, 3 way gas frplc., 200 amp service, security system, inground sprinkler, sec. fl oor laun. Prof. landscaped yrd. cobblestone walks & patios, rock accents & gardens highlight the yard, backs on to woodlands. Call for your private viewing today. CAREFUL THIS ONE IS LOADED 344 MAPLEVIEW CRT., PICKERING SAT. MARCH 31, 2-4 P.M. UNIQUE INC., Brokerage Rouge River Realty Ltd., Brokerage GLORIA LUOMA* 416 286-3993 IT’S ALL ABOUT THE BLING! FABULOUS NEW END UNIT ON THE GREENBELT. OPEN CONCEPT WITH GLEAMING CHERRY HARDWOOD, 9 FT. CEILINGS, SPA RETREAT IN MASTER, & VERY NICE LOWER LEVEL WITH MEDIA CENTER & GREAT RM. CALL GLORIA: 416-286-3993. SUN. APRIL 1, 12:30-1:30 P.M. 24 POWERS VALLEY CRT. AJAX$279,900$699,900PILGRIMAGE OF CHOICE NESTLED IN THE EMBRACE OF THE FORESTED ROUGE RAVINES. RARE OFFERING: “TALL TREES” SPACIOUS BUNGALOFT DESIGN WITH SOARING VAULTED CEILINGS, LANDSCAPED GROUNDS, STONE FIREPLACE IN GREAT ROOM, AND EXPANSIVE LOFT SUITE WITH BALCONY OVERLOOKING WOODED GARDEN SANCTUARY. A REMARKABLE RESIDENCE THAT GRACIOUSLY ACCOMODATES ALL LIFESTYLES, i.e. URBAN PROFESSIONALS, EMPTY NESTERS, AND MULTIGENERATIONAL FAMILIES. AN EXCLUSIVE OPPORTUNITY 1-800-663-7119. SUN. APRIL 1, 2-4 P.M. 79 TWYN RIVERS DRIVE IN PICKERING THE NEWS ADVERTISER, March 30, 2007 PAGE 37 A/Pdurhamregion.com BYBY APPOINTMENTAPPOINTMENT ONLYONLY VIEW ON-LINE AT....VIEW ON-LINE AT....OPEN HOUSE WEEKENDOPEN HOUSE WEEKEND WONDERFUL BACKSPLIT in DESIRABLE SOUTH AJAX! Lots of recent updates including furnace ‘05, CAC ‘03, brdlm, 25 yr shingles ‘99, humidifier ‘04, kitchen ‘95! 3 beds & bath on upper level - kit, L/R & D/R on main. Family room w/Franklin stove on lower level! Rec room in basement and 2 pc. washroom (roughed-in for shower). Lots of storage space. Great access to 401 and Lake Ontario. Hrdwd under broadloom, natural gas BBQ. Pie shaped lot W/mature trees. BY APPOINTMENT ONLY $26 4, 9 0 0 Group Heritage Realty Inc., Brokerage AIDAN MURPHY Sales Rep. 905-619-9500 542 SPRINGVIEW DR., PICKERING SAT. MARCH 31 & SUN. APRIL 1, 2-5 P.M.$369,900EXIT REALTY ADVISORS Brokerage • Brand new this weekend! • 30 thousand spent on upgrades • Open concept main fl oor • Gleaming hardwood fl oors • Stunning California shutters throughout • Solid Oak Open Concept Kitchen • 5 Appliances – New fridge and stove • Security system, new central air ROSEBANK SOUTH OF FINCH RANDY LAFLEUR Sales Representative 416-844-2926 416-259-1147 Offi ce 671 MAJOR OAKS PICKERING Rouge River Realty Ltd., Brokerage PAUL KEELER* 416 286-3993 CUSTOM DESIGNER’S HOME BREATHTAKING & UNIQUE ENTERTAINER’S DELIGHT PICKERING HOME WITH FABULOUS LANDSCAPING & GARDENS, MASSIVE ENSUITE 4 PERSON SPA TUB, AMAZING DECK RETREAT, RENOVATED KITCHEN, APPROX. 2,750 SQ. FT.!! BY APPOINTMENT ONLY$369,000$349,900BY APPOINTMENT ONLY ALMOST BRAND NEW! SPARKLING COUGHLAN-BUILT 4 BEDROOM HOME ON EXCELLENT PICKERING CRESCENT! FEATURES GLEAMING HARDWOOD FLOORS, 9’ MAIN FLOOR CEILINGS, GORGEOUS ENSUITE BATH, WALKOUT BASEMENT, STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES!! 635 SUNBIRD PICKERING CLAUDIO BORSI* Sales Rep. 905-666-1333 SEPARATE IN-LAW APARTMENT Bright & beautifully maintained spacious 3+2 bedroom home in terrific area. Renovated kitchens & baths. Hardwood floors. Large lot. Separate entrance. W/2 laundry rooms. Walk to GO station, minutes to 401 & To ronto. Liverpool S. to Tatra. SUN. APRIL 1, 2-4 P.M. 867 GRENOBLE PICKERING Let one of our Real Estate Experts help you make your dream of homeownership come true Judy Stacee & Garry Free Broker of Record/Broker Owners 905-428-4557 WWW.CALLTHETOPTEAM.COM SUNDAY TOUR OF HOMES APRIL 1,2007 AJAX THE STACEE FREE TEAM INFO LINE 1-888-340-3361 Enter ID# 24 FREESTONE CRES. 11 BALLANTYNE DR. 59 KEEBLE CRES. 73 KEEBLE CRES. 74 MAGILL DR. 12 ADDLEY CRES. $585,000 $445,000 $338,900 $338,900 $295,850 $299,900 ID#7063 ID#7064 ID#7065 ID#7066 ID#7067 ID#7068 EXE HOME PICKERING VILLAGE PRESTIGE AREA LARGE LOT JUST MOVE IN! COMPLETELY RENO. FAB. FAMILY HOME GREAT AREA CLOSE TO REC CENTRE & SCHOOLS DESIRABLE S. WESTNEY HEIGHTS 1:00 - 1:15 1:30 - 1:45 2:00 - 2:15 2:30 - 2:45 3:00 - 3:15 3:30 - 3:45 GAIL REGAN* 905-619-9500 Sutton Group Heritage Realty Inc., Brokerage Independently Owned and Operated GREAT FOR IN-LAWS OR INVESTMENT Exquisite Great Gulf Home. 4+2 bedrooms, 5 washrooms. Over 3080 sq. ft. of living space. 1 1/2 years new. Neslted on a quiet child safe neighbourhood. This home has curb appeal and shows pride of ownership. Completed with a professionally fi nished basement. To view this home call Gail Regan NOW. At (905) 619-9500. To Advertise in our FridayTo Advertise in our Friday Open House Feature or ByOpen House Feature or By Appointment OnlyAppointment Only Call 905-683-5110Call 905-683-5110 Group Status Realty Inc., Brokerage Independent Member Broker Welcome home to this beautiful 4 bedroom home in Ajax. Family room has oak panelling and wet bar. Lots of cupboard space in family size kitchen with walk out to patio. Close to Pickering Village, shopping and 401. A must see! $349,000. SCOTT LOMAX Sales Rep. 905-436-0990 OPEN HOU S E SUNDAY, APRIL 1ST, 2-4 P.M. 37 ROTHERGLEN RD., SOUTH AJAX 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? 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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 OSHAWA MUST SEE!near waterfront, clean, quiet, pet-free, renovated 2-bdrm main duplex. large kitchen (fridge/stove), park- ing, balcony, amenities. $820+hy- dro. April 15th. online tour www.monteith.freeservers.com, 905-443-3140 OSHAWA Park/Adelaide (230 Nipigon St) 1, 2 & 3 Bedrooms Well maintained and newly renovated apts. Near all amenities. From $775/mo+ hydro. (905)723-0977 OSHAWA -Central Park/King.2 bedroom upper half of duplex house. Newly renovated, 1-park- ing. Bus at door. $800/mo. + hy- dro., first/last. Available immedi- ately. No smoking/pets. 905-430- 0249. OSHAWA 1 BDRM APT Park/Gibb area, brand new floors throughout, immaculate condition. Avail May 1, 2007. $800/mo in- clusive, first/last, no pets. Call John 905-576-4229. OSHAWA large 1-bedroom, quiet, clean, 2-storey 6-plex near Oshawa Centre. Hardwood floors, sep living/diningrooms, appliances, parking, laundry. Avail May 1, no pets. $750-inclu- sive, first/last (905)579-9197 OSHAWA new modern building. Simcoe/Bloor. 1-bedroom, $685 plus hydro. First/last required. Please contact Bill (905)404- 9602. OSHAWA,2-bdrm modern bsmt apt available April 1st. Near bus, schools, daycare. Wilson/Harmo- ny/Olive area. No pets, non- smokers. $850/mo. Includes utilities & laundry facilities. First/last, references. (905)725- 3425 OSHAWA,1-BDRM bachelor apt. Sep. entrance, 2-level, fridge/stove, huge private deck, 2-parking, no smoking. Avail. im- mediately. Quiet family neigh- bourhood. $650/mo inclusive. Call (905)240-0600 OSHAWA,1-bedroom apts. from $595 - $700 + hydro. 2-bedroom $850 all inclusive. Parking includ- ed. Located in quiet neighbor- hood. No pets, first & last. (905)424-5083. OSHAWA,2-bedroom basement apt. spacious, tile floors, new car- peting, walk-out, sep. entrance, cable, laundry included $815/month inclusive. No smok- ing/pets. Avail. May 1st. (905)571-6908 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, KING/SIMCOE - 2 bedrooms, laundry facilities, 1 parking, $725/month plus utilities, available May 1st. Call Val 905-720-0255. OSHAWA, PARK/ADELAIDE, Large 1 bedroom basement apartment, $625 inclusive, available May 1st. First/last, Call 905-571-1537, 905-432-1521 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 April/May. 1-866-601-3083 or 905-432- 6912. www.apartmentsinonta- rio.com OSHAWA, SPRING SPECIAL! Under new Management. 1 & 2, avail. in adult lifestyle bldg. Large units, new windows, security. Near bus, shopping. Avail. April/May. Call 905-723-1009 or 1-866-601-3083 or 905-728-3162 www.apartmentsinontario.com PICKERING Altona/Twynrivers guest house,(private dwelling) kitchen, bath, laundry, fridge/stove, central vac, 1-parking, private entrance, mature single person preferred, no smoking/pets $935/inclusive. References, available immedi- ately, first/last 905-509-0861. PICKERING Whites/Sheppard 1- bedroom bsmt, side-entrance, laundry, 1-parking, near all amenities/401. Available April 1st. $700-inclusive, prefer single, first/last, no pets/smoking. Call Abbas (905)831-3835 PICKERING,Bayly/Krosno, 1- bdrm, open concept, 4 applianc- es, microwave, cable incl., separ- ate entrance. No smoking/pets. $700/mo inclusive. Call (905)837- 5506 Available Now! PICKERING,Liverpool/Bayly, large 2-bedroom basement apt, separate entrance, parking, laun- dry, non-smoker adults preferred. $850/month inclusive (cable & high speed internet included). Im- mediate occupancy. 416-838- 3596, 905-421-9533 PICKERING, walk-out, spacious and bright, 2-bedroom basement apartment, 4pc bath, fireplace, laundry, 1-parking, internet, A/C, near 401, no smoking, available April 1st. $775 +50% utilities. Al- ex, 905-686-4037 PICKERING:Pickering Pkwy/Brock Rd: 1-Bedroom basement apartment, detached house, separate entrance, immaculate, kitchen, shared laundry, parking, near amenities, Hwy 401/GO, non-smoking, $800/inclusive, May 01. Call: 416- 523-5375, 905-426-5554. PORT PERRY DOWNTOWN. One bedroom, newly renovated, 3 appliances, ground floor, porch, patio, backyard. Suit Senior. Utilities included. No smoking/no pets. $1,000. First/last. Call 905-986-4897. QUIET COUNTRY SETTING, convenient Ashburn area. Mod- ern 1 bed. apt. Suit non smoking professional, separate entrance, $800/mo. utilities included. Sat.TV, hi-speed internet available. (905)985-4992 Regency Manor 2-BEDROOM extra-large in quiet bldg, freshly painted, in beautiful Whitby neighbourhood. Ideal for adults & seniors. clean building. insuite storage, onsite laundry. Incredible value! May 1st 905-668-7758 viewit.ca (vit #17633) Simcoe North at Russett 2- Bdrm., Oshawa - . Newly decorated, well-maintained quiet 12-plex, small building Close to bus/shopping. Laundry, cable, heat, water, parking, included. No dogs. 905-576-2982. TWO BEDROOM APART- MENTS in modern building, downtown Whitby, $951 + $20 parking. Heat & hydro included. Available April 1st & June 1st. Call (905) 430-6511. TWO BEDROOM,downtown Whitby, newly decorated, $850 all inclusive. Available April lst. Call Peter at 905 666-3377, evenings 905 556-9737 UXBRIDGE Brock St. West, newly renovated, 2-bdrm $750 Available immediately. Also Two 2-bedrooms, available May 1st $800, $900. All inclusive, with laundry. 416-697-8036 WHITBY - 2 bedroom suites from $950 per mo. all inclusive. Close to all amenities. Office hours 9 - 5, Monday - Friday. (905)430-1877 WHITBY - beautiful 2 bedroom main floor apt. New broadloom, paint, Walk to lake, trails, Go Tr ain, Iroquois Sports, shopping, no pets/smoking. $875/mo+hy- dro. 905-442-7202. www.view- it.ca49414 WHITBY - Garden St. apt. build- ing. Spacious carpeted, newly painted with balcony. Close to bus, shopping, all utilities includ- ed. Avail. now. First/last/no pets. 1-bed. $800; 2-bed. $925; 3-bed $1050, 905-767-2565. WHITBY CENTRAL 2-bedroom apt, first floor, quiet senior life- style secure building. Suit busi- ness peron or quiet couple. No pets/smoking. $800+ hydro. Ref- erences/credit check required. (905)432-2264 WHITBY'S prestigious West Lynde, April 1, Main floor of bun- galow, 3 bedrooms, parking, fenced yard, appliances, near amenities, $1100./share utilities. First/Last. 905-668-8620. WHITBY, 3-BEDROOM main floor $1050/mth+, June 1st. Also 2-BEDROOM basement $740+, May 1st. Bright duplex, applianc- es, laundry, parking, separate en- trance. Near all amenities. First/last, references. No smok- ing/pets. (905)430-6053, leave message. WHITBY, BROCK ST. S., spacious 2 bedroom, balcony, in apartment building. Walk to GO. Parking: 1 car, first/last, $900/month. Available April 1st. Call (905)668-6907 WHITBY, DUNDAS/BROCK area. 2 bedroom, 2 baths, brand new kitchen, hardwood floor, A/C, fireplace, wall unit. Suitable for professional couple. $1000/month Available July 1st. (905)666- 8773 WHITBY, HWY. #2 & BROCK, spacious, basement units - pri- vate entrance, large backyard, offstreet parking, central vac, air conditioning, coin laundry. Pet- less & non-smoker, please bed- room - $720.00 - immediately bachelor - $625.00 - May 1st. Compensation for property duties - optional 905-666-2720. E-mail: maryjane@renaudrutland.com. 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-Brock/Hwy 2 area, Spacious 3-Bedroom apartment in triplex. Balcony, hardwood, laundry on site, 2 separate en- trances,2 parking. No smoking. $975/month+hydro. (905)999- 7960 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. $1195/mo. Cable and internet included. Available now. 905-744-1790. $0 DOWN- AN UNBEATABLE DEAL! own your own home. OAC.Minimum income required per household is $40,000. Please call Aurelia Cosma, Remax Spirit Inc. 1-888-732-1600 or (905)728- 1600, 24 hr. pager. -AA ABA-DABA-DOO-Own your own home, no down payment re- quired, from $525/month. WHY RENT? 5.09% OAC. $33,000+ family income, up to $25,000 cash back (non-repayable) Call Ken Collis Broker, Coldwell Banker 2M Realty (905)576-5200 kencollis@sympatico.ca AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY spacious 4-bedroom., 3 bath- rooms, freshly painted, Hard- wood/Hay. 2. upper level $1250+ 2/3 utilities. NORTH AJAX, 2- bdrm bungalow, $1050+ utilities. April 1st. Call Dennis Morgan 416-587-0060, 905-831-9500. 2-BEDROOM, OSHAWA Atha- basca, excellent neighbourhood, Extra clean main floor only. Par king, 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 beautiful house for rent, downtown Whitby, quiet street, large fenced-in garden. $1400+ utilities. Call Joseph (416)638-9666 ext. 221 AJAX & WHITBY 2, 3 & 4 bdrm houses & apartments for rent. Family area, all show well. Call Bo Gustafsson, Sales Represen- tative, Sutton Group Tower Re- ality, 416-783-5000 AJAX RENOVATED 3 Bedroom House, main floor, (April 1st $1350-inclusive) and BRIGHT one Bedroom Basement (separ- ate entrance) (May 1st $850-in- clusive). Laundry, parking. No pets/smoking. 905-619-9671. AJAX, 3 BEDROOM sunny de- tached bungalow main floor. Well maintained. New appliances. Ex- tra-large fenced yard w.deck. Close to 401, transit, schools, shopping. $1125/mo+ 2/3 utils. Weiss Realty-Susan Taylor, 416- 460-2330. OSHAWA - Grandview area, nice and clean, 4 appliances, freshly painted 4 bedroom house for rent. Large livingroom, 3 bath- rooms, garage, near shopping, 401, bus/schools. Available May 15th, $15005+utilities. 905-721- 1703. 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. May 1/Immediately or immediate- ly. Rent will never be raised on condition. 905-434-1386, 905- 431-0190. 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 King/ Wilson. 3+1 bed- room. Finished recroom. $1180/mo. + utilities. First/last. No smoking/pets. Available April 1. Call 905-430-0249. PICKERING,custom built 3 bed- room bungalow, freshly painted, 4 appliances, C/A, fenced yard/deck, parking. Near Whites Rd. $1175 plus. 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 3-BDRM house. avail. May 10. $1450/mo+utilities. first/last. Call (905)985-0146 WHITBY CENTRAL,2-storey de- tached brick, 4-bdrm, 2 baths, gas, hardwood, sunroom, large lot. $1250 plus utilities. Call (905)725-8836. WHITBY, 3-BEDROOM bunga- low, finished basement, 3 baths, en suite in master. Near school & all amenities, walk to Go train. Pets welcome. $1500/month+ utilities. Call (289)385-0823 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. $1395/mo + utilities. No smok- ing/pets. Call 416-399-1797 AJAX, CLOSE TO LAKE,spa- cious 3-bedroom townhouse. 1-1/2 baths. Finished rec room. Fireplace. Central air/vac. Hard- wood floors. Deck. Close to schools. Available immediately. $1295/month+utilities. First/last. 905-706-7334 or 905-427-7334. NORTH WHITBY TOWNHOME, 3 bdrm, 3 bath. Affordable & Adorable in a family neighbour- hood. $1300+utilities. Call Kim Whitehouse, Sales Representa- tive, Sandstone Realty Inc Brokerage 905-579-4663. OSHAWA SOUTH,To wnhouses 3-bedroom $975/mo+ utilities close to schools, shopping. First/last. 905-579-9956. WHITBY - 3 bed. townhome available April 1st. $1015. + utilities. Rent includes appl. .and parking. Call 905-666-1074 or 905-556-0455. WHITBY - 3 bedrooms, 5 appli- ances, 1.5 baths, new carpet, new paint, detached garage. Available anytime. $1200/mo + utilities. Call 905-655-6600 be- tween 8a.m - 6 p.m. AJAX - HARWOOD & HWY 2. furnished room in quiet home. Laundry, cable, phone, parking included. No smoking/pets. Work- ing male preferred. First/last. Available immediately. $450/mo. 416-893-0140. BOWMANVILLE FURNISHED room for rent in clean quiet house. Internet, satellite TV, parking, share amenities and laundry. $450/inclusive. No smoking/pets. (905)697-1886 CENTRAL WHITBY - large room, shared entrance, kitchen, laun- dry. Private. 4pc-washroom. Partially furnished, quiet street, no smoking/pets. Near amenities. Shared utilities expenses. Ref- erences. $450/mo. 905-668-6393 DUNDAS/GARDEN, ROOM - fur- nished or unfurnished, long or short term, female preferred, share kitchen & bathroom. $399/month, Available immedi- ately. Near Go & local bus. (905)666-1867 LARGE CLEAN, FURNISHED room, close to OC. No pets. Share kitchen & bath, ideal for working person. First/last. Phone 905-436-1420. WHITBY Downtown and Brooklin. Quiet home with room to rent, fur- nished, satellite TV, full kitchen, parking, no smoking/pets. Available immediately. (905)426- 0916 1 BEDROOM, IN a 2 bedroom basement apt. shared with young college professional. No pets/smoking. $550/month, all in- clusive, basic cable. Parking. Available now. 905-426-5273. 1 ROOM FOR RENT, SHARED cable, laundry, central air. Pickering, Whites Rd./Bayly. Smoking ok, (pets negotiable). $500/mo. Close to amenities. Available immediately. 905-420- 6355. AT BLOOR & SIMCOE,Oshawa. Share furnished apt with 2 males. Near all amenities, cable/internet, parking included. Available imme- diately, lst/last, $450/mo inclu- sive, Viewing (905)433-4088. COUNTRY ROOMS,shared ac- commodations, full use of apart- ment & facilities. All inclusive. First & last, $350. Little Britain area. 705-786-7956. PICKERING, bedroom in house share all facilities. Near all ameni- tites & Go. $440/month includes cable, laundry. Available April 1st. No pets. Suit single female. 905- 839-3805 after 5:30pm LOVELY 3 BEDROOM Cottage on Buckhorn Lake, safe swim- ming, beautiful view, pine interior, paddleboat. Call 647-284-4658. 2002 TAYLOR COACH 19' light weight house trailer. Sleeps 6, bathroom, fridge, propane stove, microwave, dual wheels, electric brakes, awning, tinted windows, battery A/C and heater. Like new, used only 4 times in the last 3 years. Asking $8,900. Call 905- 985-7132. 1995 16' TEMPEST Bowrider with 1994 60hp Johnston with Tr ailer. Regular servicing verified with receipts. Excellent condition, comfortable. 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Low rates. www.Stinkies.ca (905)718-8455 +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. 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 7 PERSON HOT TUB -less then a year old, still under warranty, has all the bells and whistles, LED lights, upgraded cover, vinyl sided and stairs. Will include GFI with tub, moving and need to sell. Paid $12000 new. Will sell for $6800 obo. Call 905 697 4810 A BEDROOM SET,gorgeous cherry sleigh, triple dresser/mir- ror, tall dresser, night table, new. Cost $7450, sell $1,500. Call 416-524-2018. HOT TUB COVERS Custom cov- ers, all sizes and shapes, $399 tax and delivery included. We will not be beat on price and quality. Guaranteed. 905-259-4514. www.homeandleisure.ca AAA CARPET FLOORING & HARDWOOD:Carpet 3 rooms from $329 (30-sq. yd.) includes: carpet, pad and installation. Free estimates. Carpet repairs. Serv- ing Durham and surrounding are- as. Professional Painting also avail. Call Sam (905)686-1772 AFFORDABLE APPLIANCES, HANK'S APPLIANCES. TRUCK- LOAD EVENT! Brand New fridg- es $299/up. New stoves $349/up. New dishwashers $199/up. New dryers only $249. New washers $299. Large selection of recondi- tioned & new scratch & dent ap- pliances. Parts Specialist. 426 Simcoe St.S. (905)728-4043. ALL NEW QUEEN orthopedic mattress set, cost $1000, sacri- fice $250. Call 905-213-4669. 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 BUY/SELL stair lifts, porch lifts, scooters, hospital beds, ceiling lifts etc. Call SILVER CROSS AT (905) 668-8560 OR 1-800-659- 0668 CARPETS. 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 COLEMAN POWER MATE 5,000 watt generator-new $700 o.b.o., (905)665-3396 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 DINING ROOM SET,teak table, 6 chairs, buffet and hutch, mint condition, must sell, best offer. (905)721-0707 HAY - quality first and second cutting, large hard core round and small square bales..Delivery available.Call (905)263-8078. HEAVY DUTY ADMIRAL Wash- er/Dryer, Mofat fridge & stove, hood vent, all matching in Al- mond. Like new, $1200/All OBO. (905)619-2955 HOT TUB for sale, 2 seasons new. 4-5 persons, 14 jets, steps, rail, hard cover, chemicals, ask- ing $3,800 or reasonable offer. Call Gail or Al (905)665-4817 HOT TUB,a perfect size, deluxe cabinet, full warranty, sacrifice $2995. 905-409-5285. HOT TUBS/SPA,2007 model, fully loaded, ozonator, cost $8,900, sacrifice $3,600. 905- 213-4669. HUSQVARNA VIKING DESIGN- ER 1, sewing/embroidery ma- chine. excellent condition, in- cludes users guide, 2 hoops, free designs and other accessories. For further information call (905) 430-7265. $2,995. MOVING SALE new leather sofa & chair, brown $1200; French country bistro set w/swivel chairs $1100; large armoire entertain- ment unit w/distressed paint $1200; KitchenAid stainless steel gas range $2250. (905)718-8210 PIANO TECHNICIAN available for tuning, repairs & pre-purchase consultation. Used upright or grand acoustic pianos for sale. Moving, rentals available. Call 905-427-7631 or visit: www.barbhall.com PIANOS - AND - CLOCKS New models arriving, must clean out old stock.Not sure if your kids will stick with lessons..try our unique rent-to-own system. 100% of all rental payments apply! Large selection of upright and electronic pianos and Howard Miller clocks. Yamaha, Kawai, Heintzmann etc. Call TELEP PIANO 905-433-1491. www.Telep.ca WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! PLAY CENTRE, wooden, new in box, swings, slide, fort, monkey bars, delivery available $349. (705)444-9849 or email: vickimjohnston@hotmail.com POOL TABLE, 1" slate. Accesso- ry package included. New in box. Cost $4395 sell for $1500. 905- 213-4669. 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 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). PROM or BRIDESMAID Dresses Size 12, Beautiful 2-pc soft lilac colour w/full length skirt, top w/thin straps; Stunning strapless, full length skirt, coral colour. Both worn once. Call 905-434-5264 RENT TO OWN - New and reconditioned appliances, new TV's, Stereos, Computers, DVD Players, Furniture, Bedding, Patio Furniture, Barbecues & More! Fast delivery. No credit application refused. Paddy's Market, 905-263-8369 or 1-800-798-5502. SATELLITE TV - 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 SUN WINDOWS AND DOORS: Residential Exterior Steel Doors with decorative glass and locks, $299. Interior French Doors, Oak, Pine, Beveled Glass, $99. Bi-fold Doors, 30 and 36”, $45. 6’ Garden Doors, $535. 905-983- 5178, 8207 Hwy #115, Orono. SUNRISE IMPORTING CO. wholesale importing company in Pickering has products at very reasonable prices such as: spring jackets, leather jackets, track pants, shirts, scarves etc. Call 647-688-7995 TOOLS, TOOLS, TOOLS for all trades, antique, collectibles, user, kitchen collectibles, scientific in- struments, much more. Sunday April 1, Tools of the Trades Show Sale, Pickering Recreation Com- plex, Exit 399 N off 401, West on Kingston Rd. 2 blocks, South to 1867 Valley Farm Rd. 10am-3:30pm, $5. FREE Parking 613-839-5607. 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. WOODSTOVE & CHIMNEY Small Heritage woodstove & 19' Selkirk stainless steel insulated chimney. Ideal for rec-room or shop. All accessories $1000-obo. (905)571-4337 CASH FOR OLD FISHING TACKLE Wanted vintage wood plugs, Duck Decoys. Contact Rene Huard antique hunter. 905-349-2577, 905-376-1601 www.renehuard.com 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. 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. CASE IH 5100 Seed Drill, 18 run, D.D.openers, grass seed box, acreage counter, stored inside, excellent condition. Call (905)263-8078 2 MALE POMERANIAN pups Ready to Go. Beautiful, cuddly bundles of fur. (705)878-4408 ADORABLE JACK RUSSLE Terrier puppies, shots, dew claws, tails, dewormed, with Pedigree, ready to go April 14th. $600. Call Rebecca (905)576- 8374 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 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 LABRADOODLES (chocolate) M/F & Goldendoodles (red to cream) Males. Great family pets, happy & healthy. 705-437-2790 www.doodletreasures.com POOP N SCOOP Spring Clean Up Special plus receive free weekly service go to www.stinkies.ca 905-718-8455 SCHNOODLES (MINIATURE Schnauzer-X Toy-Poodle) Healthy little babies. Also LHA- SA-POOS (Lhasa-X Toy-Poodle) Little-companions. All vet- checked, 1st-shots, dewormed. Ready March 30th (705)324-5075 YELLOW LABRADOR CKC REGISTERED Retriever puppies. dew-claws removed. Vet checked, microchipped. First vaccinations. Ready to go early May. Excellent hunters, great with children. $800. (905)263-8284 YORKIE & SHIH TZU pups, home raised, parents on site, vet checked, health guarantee. Free starter kit. $600-$950. (905)786- 3183 YOU COULD HAVE your dog under control and listening in 2 short weeks. TSURO DOG TRAINING. www.tsurodogtraining.com 905- 797-2855. 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Don't you miss out on the "HOT ITEMS FOR SPRING" including our "Stunning" King Size Bed Suite with Decadent Carved Details, Marble Inlay & a Leather Detailed Headboard in a Rich Tone of Walnut, an "Exquisite" French Provincial Dining Suite with an Impressive, Carved Buffet & Hutch, a Double Pedestal Table with Wood Inlay & 8 Richly Upholstered Chairs, or our "JUST IN" "100% All Bonded Leather" 3 pc Sofa Set in 8 Colour Selection with a hint of wood showing, the 3 pc "All Leather", Modern Design Sofa Set which is Double Stitched with Pillows in Espresso & the "Ultra Rich Feel" of our 3 pc "All Leather", 8 Way Hand Tied, Italian Stitched, Sofa Set in Burgundy. We also are offering for sale, additional bed suites such as the Mission Oak, a Walnut Rope & Pillar in Queen or King, the Sleigh Beds in Traditional Cherry & the Low Profile & the Diamond Set in Walnut. Sofa Sets include Show woods, Elephant Hide Micro suede & Bicast Leather in a var iety of styles. While dining enjoy Dinette sets in Maple with Press back Chairs, a 5 pc Walnut set, the Popular Pub Set with 8 chairs & a Lazy Susan in Espresso or Walnut & an Apartment size Oak Drop Leaf with 4 Chairs. If you are looking for Framed Art we have a Serigraph by Novell Morriseau, Signed & Numbered Prints by Carol Black, Prints by Robert Bateman, the Group of Seven, Walter Campbell & more. To round things out, we have a Reclining Sofa & Loveseat, Side Chairs, an Antique Treadle Sewing Machine, Grandfather Clocks, China Cabinets, Tiffany Style Stained Glass Lamps, Accent Tables, Antique Buffets, Tea Trolleys, Marble Topped Vanities, Side Chairs, Cheval Mirrors, Cast Iron Accents for the Home or Garden, Drum Tables, Hand Painted Bombe Chests & many more items. Feather Your Nest in Your Style! This list is subject to additions or deletions by auctioneer. HOLIDAY INN OSHAWA, 1011 BLOOR ST. EAST, OSHAWA GOOD FRIDAY APRIL 6th - VIEW 11 am. SALE NOON TRUCK LOAD OF MERCHANDISE, Large Tiffany lamps, home & garden decor items, cordless phones, accent furniture, benches, nested, console , tables,cabinets, brass art & home decors, plates, trunks, mirrors, Group of Seven Prints,clocks, Porcelain Dolls, power tools, 18vdrills, small wood lathe machine, spindle sander router with table, band saw, rotary, angle grinder. Toaster & pizza ov- ens, Magic Bullets, 800amp Power converters, linens, Sheets, 26 pcs, comforters, Duvet covers, 600 and 1,000 tread Egyptian cotton, feather beds, pillows, goose duvets, room dividers, Q Bracelet, Dia- mond rings, pearls, peridot, garnet and silver necklaces, porcelain vas- es, Crystal figurine, Oriental furniture, die cast indoor and outdoor, Cranes, birds, mail boxes, tall candle holders, knives & cookware, leather chairs, bench, 5pcs. patio set, outdoor sweeper, car vacs, golf carts. Lots of brand new variety.THIS IS A VERY LARGE SELEC- TION TOO MANY TOO LIST; TERMS CASH,VISA & MC CARDS ONLY.6% Buyer premium applied to cover part of the operating cost. AUCTION REMINDER Sunday April 1st, 9:30 AM MacGregor Auctions, Located in ORONO. 115 Hwy. to Main St. Orono & Follow Signs to Mill Pond Rd. Outstanding selection of Tools, Power, Gas & Hand, Antique Fishing Equipment, outboard motors, sports & country collectables. Over 200 Pcs. of jewellery (signed & costume), misc. household effects, past to present. See: (www.macgregor.theauctionadvertiser.com) 905-987-2112 1-800-363-6799 LOTS OF LOVE AND ATTENTION pawsitivley purrfect petcare dog walking, pet & house sitting pet boarding, pet transportation medications administered including diabetics special needs our specialty veterinarian recommended www.apetnannyplus.com 905-725-9626 BONDED AND INSURED 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 1987 Ford Thunderbird, 158 000k. No E-test needed. Runs great. Lots of power. No Rust. 3.8 V6. Fully loaded. $2500 obo. Call Chris 905-725-8332 1990 TOYOTA TERCELL 5 speed, good runner, $700-obo as is. 905-668-6147, 905-767-2632. 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 1997 CHRYSLER INTREPID, 3.5L. Loaded, including security system, E-tested, asking $2795. Call (905)426-1988 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 $3695; 2000 FORD Taurus SE $2995; 1995 PONTIAC Transport SE 7-passenger, loaded, auto sliding door. $2295. All vehicles Certified/Emission passed. 6-month warranty included. Deal- er. (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. 2001 SATURN SC1 3-dr, 94,000kms, 5-speed manual transmission, p/s, p/b, p/w, sun- roof, air, $6,500 o.b.o. Call (905)666-2828 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 ELANTRA,4 dr, auto, air con, new windshield and tires, $6000. (905)743-9940 or 416-988-1244 2003 MAZDA B-3000, black, V-6, automatic, 4 door extended cab. A/C, box liner, custom hard ton- neau, dual sports package. Mint condition. 50, 000 km. $12,500. 905-655-9672. 2006 DAKOTA CLUB CAB - take over lease. 20 months left on lease at 24,000km a year. 24,200 on vehicle now. Auto, air, cd, stereo, liner. $3,000 down, take over payments. Last month al- ready paid. Call (705)328-0402 2006 NISSAN ALTIMA'S - 20 To choose from. Sale price $19,432. Ajax Nissan does it again. These are the deals you've been waiting for.All are fully loaded, including alloy wheels, power seat. Bal- ance of factory warranty. As low as $129 bi-weekly on a payment to own basis. Phone. Ask for de- tails. 1-866-304-7326 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). A+ TOP $ paid for scrap cars, running or not. Call anytime 905- 424-1852 24-hrs. ABSOLUTELY the best CASH deal for your old junker. Cars & trucks wanted, dead or alive. Free p-up. Call 24 hrs. John 905- 263-4142 or 905-914-4142. CASH FOR CARS!We buy used vehicles. Vehicles must be in running condition. Call (905)427-2415 or come to 479 Bayly St. East, Ajax at MURAD AU TO 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 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 CHEVY EXPRESS VAN, full size 1-ton, 99,000 km, like new, $14,800 obo. 905-922-7015. 2002 NISSAN XTERRA SE,sil- ver, approx. 90,000kms, auto, V6, non-smoker, lady driven. A/C, tilt, tint, cruise, am/fm CD player, power package, transferable war- ranty, $17,900. (905)666-0128 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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(905)420-0320 pickeringangels.com IAAP will once again be celebrating Administrative ProfessionalsÆ Day by hosting a workshop "Change & Attitude" on April 25, 2007 at the Best Western, Oshawa. Our speakers are Arlie Brayman and Tricia Hasenclever, both of whom have a wealth of experience in providing individuals with tools to achieve their potential. Why not expand your ho- rizons and join us for an informative and challeng- ing day. For more infor- mation go to: www.iaap- durham.com. HIBBS, BYRON INWOOD 73 years On Friday March 23, 2007 Peacefully in his sleep Former husband of Joyce. Father to sons Rick (June), Brad (Liz) & Grandchildren Lindsay & Chad, Natalyn, Brandon & Emilie. Sadly missed by friend & companion Irene & Family. Private arrangements were entrusted to the Town Funeral Chapel Whitby-Cremation CARD OF THANKS The family of Kyle Lamb would like to give our most sincere thanks to each of our friends, relatives, co workers and communities for your expressions of love and concern towards our family over Kyles' death. Your cards, flowers, meals, hugs, kind words and MANY PRAYERS have been instrumental in helping us cope. Special thanks are given to Rev. Kim Beard and the people of St. Paul's on the Hill, Pickering, as well as the generosity of the people of Bayfair Baptist Church in Pickering. We w ould also like to thank Pastor Jim Clemens of Port Perry Baptist Church. We are grateful to all of you for what you have done to facilitate healing at this most difficult time. Sincerely, Mike, Tanya, Talya, Zackary Lamb, and Brian and Diane McVitty A/P PAGE 40 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, March 30, 2007 www.durhamregion.com Place your ad at 905-683-0707 To place your Apartment for Rent call 905-683-0707 (Ajax) and let one of our professional advisors help you. TO ADVERTISE YOUR AUCTION CALL AJAX 905-683-0707 Please read your classified ad on the first day of publica- tion as we cannot be responsible for more than one insertion in the event of an error. Remembering OurRemembering Our Loved OnesLoved Ones Easter TributesEaster Tributes Did You Know... that if you place your Easter Tr ibute with a colour (or black & white) photo, your tribute will automatically appear on our milestonesdurhamregion.com website. For further information please call our Classifi ed Sales Representative 905-683-0707 Publishing on SundayPublishing on Sunday April 8, 2007April 8, 2007 St George’s Anglican Church Pickering Village Hwy. #2 & Randall Drive Ajax 905-683-7981 Sunday of the Passion with Palm Liturgy April 1, 2007 - 9:00 am In Historic Church 10:30 am in St. George’s Centre with dramatized reading of the Passion Gospel Holy Week In Historic Church Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 7:30 pm Tuesday - Seder Supper in Worship Centre 6:00 pm Call to Register You are invited to celebrate Easter with You are invited to celebrate Easter with your family at the Church of your choice.your family at the Church of your choice. To Advertise in our next “Easter” Come & Worship page on April 4th call Janice Samoyloff at 905-683-0707 Fax: 905-579-4218 Email: jsam@durhamregion.com (Copy deadline Monday EASTER SERVICES Good Friday: 10:00 a.m. Celebrate the Risen SaviourCelebrate the Risen Saviour Easter Sunday: 10:00 am Evening Services resume Sunday, April 15 6:00 pm AJAX BAPTIST CHURCH 56 Angus Dr. Ajax 905-683-4802 AMBERLEA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 1820 Whites Road N., Pickering (905) 839-1383 www.amberleapresbyterianchurch.ca EASTER SERVICES Palm Sunday Service April 1st at 11:00 a.m. Maundy Thursday Service April 5th at 8:00 p.m. Good Friday Breakfast& Youth Easter Play April 6th at 9:00 a.m. (tickets required) Easter Sunday Service April 8th at 11:00 a.m. Refuge City Refuge City Pentecostal ChurchPentecostal Church Location: 545 Kingston Rd. W. Ajax (Church St. & Kingston Rd.) 905-427-6922 Invites friends and family to worship with us on Good Friday, April 6th at 10:00 am and Easter Sunday, April 9th at 11:15 am Pastor Lance Brown WORD OF TRUTH CHRISTIAN CENTRE 1527 Bayly St. Pickering 905-839-0333 Senior Pastor Joseph Fisher We invite you to come and celebrate Jesus with us! Worship times: Sun. 11am & 7pm, Wed. 7pm Fri. 8pm - Youth (R.E.A.C.H.) Visit our Resource Centre at 1543 Bayly St. or call: 905-839-4953 We provide: mentoring, computer training, tutoring, career development, anger & stress management assistance, teen parent support & fun activities. (For youths ages 13-19) To r onto Airport Christian Fellowship 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 Sunday, April 1 - 11:00 a.m.- Palm Sunday Holy Communion Sunday, April 8 - 11:00 a.m. - Easter Sunday All Welcome St. Timothy’s Presbyterian Church 97 Burcher Road, Ajax 905-683-6122 www.sttimothysajax.ca e-mail dencook@rogers.com Join us at 2 pm for Wo r th-Ship Service CHRIST CHURCH OF TODAY Doric Masonic Hall 457 Kingston Rd., W., Ajax 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 GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE April 6th – 10 am SPECIAL MUSIC “Carpenter’s Union” EASTER SUNDAY SERVICE April 8th – 10 am FEATURING SOLOIST Joan Elliott Safe Haven Easter Services Everyone Welcome Safe Haven Worship Centre 1084 Salk Road, Unit 12, Pickering Entrance off 1084 Brock Rd. 905-837-8771 Ajax Alliance Good Friday “A Final Plea” (Lk 23:34) – 10:00 am Easter Sunday “Resurrection Implications” (1 Cor 15:50-58) 10:00 am Just north of 401 off Westney Rd. www.ajaxalliancechurch.com (905) 427-6613 Pickering Village United Church (905) 683-4721 email: pvuc@pvuc.ca – www.pvuc.ca 300 Church Street North, Ajax, Ontario PICKERING VILLAGE UNITED CHURCH Sunday, April 1 Palm Sunday, 10:30 am Thursday, April 5 Maundy Thursday, 7:30 pm Friday, April 6 Good Friday, 10:30 am Sunday, April 8 Easter, 7:30 and 10:30 am Communion served at both Easter services W.R. Gosse Renovations Specializing in Finished Basements, Kitchens & Bathrooms. Free Estimates. Call: Wade: 416-452-5060 Rob: 416-407-2085 • Minor/Major • Animal Damage & Removal • Chimney Repair • Skylight Repair • Eavestrough Repair 416-299-1788 LICENCED & INSURED FREE ESTIMATES ROOFING REPAIRS by RAPID TAC COLOUR BY DESIGN ●Colour Consultations ●Murals ●Faux Finishes ●Borders ●Interior Painting High quality Workmanship at a great price Deborah 416-725-5651 HEINRICH LANDSCAPING Lawn Maintenance for: * Estates * Commercial * Residential landscaping, interlock stone patios, walks, driveways, (+ expert relaying), retaining walls, excavating, trenching etc. 905-839-5349 C & C Windows & Doors Specializing in installation of vinyl windows, patio doors, etc. Also General Home Renovations All work guaranteed Call Chris for a free estimate 416-450-6083 G.C.B. CONSTRUCTION INC General Home Renovations & Improvements All work guaranteed Craig (905) 686-1913 HANDIMAN * Painting * Drywall * Plastering * Carpentry * Basements * Bathrooms 416-937-1948 HANDYMAN / FIXER For all small household jobs Free Estimates Call Brian (905)231-9674 House 2 Home Improvements Kitchen & Bath Upgrades Paint, Tile & Trim Plumbing/Electrical General Repairs Fully Insured 905-995-4518 ● Postholes, ● Deck, Fences 3 Brothers Contracting ● Windows ●Doors... 30 Years Experience Always free estimates 905-426-4425 PLUMBER ON THE GO Top Quality Plumbing at Reasonable rates Service and new installations Residential/Commercial No job too big or small Free estimates - over 20 years experience (905)837-9722 TBG Aluminum Siding ~ Soffit Facia ~ Eavestrough Free Estimates Call Bruce 905-410-6947 A1 1/2 PRICE JUNK REMOVAL!! All Junk Removed. Homes,Yards, Businesses, etc. We do all the loading. Seniors Discounts. Cheap and fast Service!! In Service for 25yrs. John 905-310-5865 NEED A FRIEND WITH A TRUCK? ● Junk Removal ●Light Hauling ●Odd Jobs ●General Deliveries Reasonable Rates Call Hans anytime (905) 706-6776 Painter By Day Firefighter by Night Fast, Clean & Efficient Call for Free Estimates (905)999-8448 TMS PAINTING & DECOR Interior & Exterior European Workmanship Fast, clean, reliable service (905)428-0081 CROSS MOVERS Dependable & Reliable Good Rates 24-hour Service Licenced/Insured (905)683-5342 (416)423-0239 (905)239-1263 DOAEC MOVING/DELIVERY ✓ fully insured and bonded ✓ honest and reliable ✓reasonable rates (905) 426-4456 (416) 704-0267 CLEAN MOMENT Experienced European cleaning. Residential. Pickering & Ajax area. For service call 647-295-0771 "Clean is our middle name" LOCAL WINDOW CLEANING Over 20 years. Interior/Exterior houses, Eaves/Aluminum siding. Interior Condo/Apts. Seniors dis. Ky le 905-831-6986 or 416-684-6997 HARDWOOD FLOORING Supply Premium Quality & Install Reasonable prices Expert work 647-287-6089 Angelo CEDARS FOR HEDGING Tr ee & Stump Removal Cedar Guy Inc. 416-876-0007 LAWN CUTTING SERVICE -2 FREE Lawn Cuts - FREE ESTIMATES -COMPETITIVE RATES -RELIABLE 416-712-8281 REMOVE YOUR CRIMINAL records Fast. We do Pardons and US Waivers. Don't be embar- rassed. 1-800-298-5520 governmentpardons.ca” PERSONAL INCOME TAXES From as low as...$35 Call: BottomLine Payroll & Bookkeeping 905.999.7250 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, March 30, 2007, PAGE 41 A/Pwww.durhamregion.com TO ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS OR SERVICE IN THIS SECTION PLEASE CALL AJAX 905-683-0707 SELL IT NOW CALL AJAX 905-683-0707 Place your ad at 905-683-0707 PICKERING MITSUBISHI 2059 BAYLY ST. E. PICKERING • 905-683-5722 www.pickeringmitsubishi.com MOTORS Go far 2006 & 2007’S @ 84 months, 8.5% fi n., 2005 @ 72 months 8.55% fi n., 2003 @ 60 months fi n. O.A.C. Includes tax, plus admin & licence biweekly. Note: Some vehicles previous daily rent- als, see dealer for complete details. *Cash price plus freight, air or gas tax. PDI admin dealer delivery bonus apllied. See dealer for details COME ON DOWN!! SEE WHAT’S NEW IN USED! OVER 60 PRE-OWNED PREMIUM VEHICLES IN STOCK... 2007 COBALT LS $147BI-WEEKLY AUTO, A/C,CD 2006 MAZDA 6 $164BI-WEEKLY LOADED WITH CLOTH INT., 39,000 KMS 2006 FUSION SEL $181BI-WEEKLY 4 CYL., CLOTH, LOADED 2006 MALIBU MAX LT $155BI-WEEKLY 23,000 KMS, LOADED, BLUE CLOTH INT. 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 2000 GRAND AM GT 2005 HONDA CIVIC $182BI-WEEKLY 4 CYL., AUTO, AC, LOCKS, CD, TILT, BLK 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 2005 JEEP LIBERTY $229BI-WEEKLY 2LEF T ! $7,995* LEATHER, SUN ROOF, CHROME WHEELS, LOADED 1LEF T ! AUTOMATIC, AIR COND., P. WINDOWS, P. LOCKS durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 42 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, March 30, 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 30, 2007 PAGE 43 A/Pdurhamregion.com WE WANT YOUR TRADE - ALL MAKES - ALL MODELS - ALL YEARS!WE WANT YOUR TRADE - ALL MAKES - ALL MODELS - ALL YEARS! • PEACE OF MIND WITH DAIMLERCHRYSLER CANADA INC. BACKED WARRANTY • ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE • QUALITY RECONDITIONING • NATIONWIDE SERVICE *All used vehicles are bi-weekly payments plus taxes. **2002 are fi nanced over 60 months. 2003-2004 are fi nanced over 72 months. 2005-2006 are fi nanced over 84 months. 2007 are fi nanced over 96 months. Terms are 60-72-84-96. Example: $20,000 fi nanced over 72 months @ 8.99% = $162 bi-weekly. Cost of borrowing $5293.83. OAC. All new vehicles are plus air, freight and gas tax. Stock # V8974, V8970, P8967, P8957, P8887, P8965, P8906, V8971, V8856, V8867 are former daily rental buybacks. †Interest rate may vary with credit severity. Purchase prices are plus licence, GST, PST, admin., etch-guard, PDE. Some vehicles may not be exactly as shown. Sale prices valid on date of publication only. 19 HARWOOD AVE. AJAX (NORTH OF 401)905-683-5358 << SALES HOTLINE www.villagechrysler.ca 401 VILLAGE CHRYSLER CHRYSLER • DODGE • JEEP “Thinking like a customer” SALES HOURS: Mon.-Thurs. 9-9 Fri.& Sat. 9-6 SERVICE OPEN ‘TIL MIDNIGHT Chrysler Employees & Affi liated Employees & Suppliers discounts. BAD CREDIT? NO CREDIT? CALL DEREK 1-888-565-0555 VILLAGE CHRYSLER • DODGE • JEEP OVER 150 USED VEHICLES TO CHOOSE FROM! SPRING SSPRING S LELE AA $0 CASH DOWN - JUST SIGN AND DRIVE! WE OFFER SAME DAY DELIVERY! NO CHARGE 2008 CHALLENGER T-SHIRT WITH EVERY TEST DRIVE! $118 bi-wk/84 $14,985 2006 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER TOURING ONLY 17,000 KMS., AUTO, AIR Stk#P8957 APPRAISE YOUR TRADE IN UNDER 10 MINUTES! $20,985 2006 CHRYSLER 300 TOURING LEATHER, LUXURY, LOADED Stk#P8833A $163 bi-wk/84 $82 bi-wk/72 $7,985 2003 DODGE SX AUTO, AIR Stk#V8746 $20,985 2006 DODGE DAKOTA 4X4 CLUB CAB ONLY 3,000 KMS $163 bi-wk/84 Stk#P8720 $95 bi-wk/60 $8,985 2002 DODGE CARAVAN OLYMPIC EDITION AUTO, AIR, LOADED Stk#T82238A $91 bi-wk/72 $9,985 2003 PONTIAC MONTANA EXT Stk#T8355A AUTO, AIR, LOW KMS. $229 bi-wk/84 $29,985 2006 JEEP COMMANDER 4X4 Stk#P8963A ONLY 4000 KMS $252 bi-wk/84 $32,985 2006 JEEP COMMANDER 4X4 LEATHER, LUXURY, SUNROOF Stk#V8984 ONLY 100 KMS. $155 bi-wk/96 $21,985 2007 DODGE CHARGER LOADED, LOW KMS Stk#V8970 $141 bi-wk/84 $17,985 2006 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN STOW N’ GO, REAR A/C Stk#v8968 CASH PRICE $5,985 2000 CHRYSLER INTREPID ES Stk#T8374A ONLY 97,000 KMS. $148 bi-wk/84 $18,985 2006 DODGE MAGNUM SXT Stk#P8965 RIMS, ONLY 28,000 KMS. 3.5L 250 HP $81 bi-wk/84 $9,985 2005 DODGE SX Stk#P8526 AUTO, AIR,ONLY 34,000 KMS. $23,985 2006 CHRYSLER PACIFICA $185 bi-wk/84 LEATHER, LUXURY, LOADED Stk#P8906 $14,985 2006 CHRYSLER SEBRING TOURING LOADED, ONLY 12,000 KMS Stk#P8957 $118 bi-wk/84 $94 bi-wk/84 $11,765 2005 NISSAN SENTRA AUTO, AIR, LOADED Stk#V8856 $209 bi-wk/96 $29,985 2007 DODGE RAM 1500 QUAD CAB 4X4 MDS, 20” CHROME, HEMI STK#V8952 $214 bi-wk/84 $24,985 2004 DODGE RAM QUAD CAB SLT 4X4 HEMI, HOOD SCOOP Stk#V8945 $158 bi-wk/96 $22,485 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY LOADED, VERY LOW KMS. Stk#V8867 2006 JEEP COMMANDER LTD Stk#P8657 NAVIGATION, SUNROOF, LUXURY AT ITS FINEST $289 bi-wk/84 $37,985HEMI MDS $185 bi-wk/84 $23,985 2006 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER Stk#V8974 LOW KMS., LOADED $199 bi-wk/84 $25,985 2006 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE Stk#P8887 ONLY 15,000 KMS. $156 bi-wk/84 $19,985 2006 JEEP WRANGLER ONLY 19,000 KMS. Stk#P8967 $141 bi-wk/84 $17,985 2006 NISSAN ALTIMA LOADED, LOW KMS Stk#V8853 durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 44 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, March 30, 2007