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Health staff, shelter increase pulled from budget By Carly Foster Staff Writer DURHAM — Regional coun- cillors refused to add back to the budget health staff and extra funds for shelters, keeping taxes at a 6.22 per cent increase or an extra $100 to the average homeowner. Adding the proposed new as- sociate medical officer of health, 8.5 staff and the extra $3 per person per day into the region’s shelters would have meant tacking an extra $608,300 onto the Region’s budget, a report to Wednesday’s finance commit- tee said. And that would add around .22 per cent to the budget, al- ready more than $600,000 over the guideline set by council months ago. “I would ask that this go back to find (the extra) $600,000, but I’m afraid health would add more people,” said Regional Chairman Roger Anderson. The health department re- cently prepared a report saying the seven staff, if cut, would make the Region not compli- ant with provincially mandated programs. Durham is also higher than the provincial average when it comes to preventable health Region set to approve $100 tax increase Ambulance station doesn’t fit city’s vision, say councillors By Danielle Milley and Carly Foster Staff Writers PICKERING — Pickering wants the Region to keep looking and pick a different site for a new ambulance station in the city. At Monday’s meeting, council unanimously supported a mo- tion requesting that the Region extend its search for other sites in Pickering for an emergency medical services facility. Councillors expressed con- cern over the site on Hwy. 2 be- tween Dixie Road and Walnut Lane, which has already been purchased. Ward 2 Regional Councillor Bill McLean, who brought for- ward the motion, said there were several reasons why he is against the location. “The (problem is with) access on to Hwy. 2, but most impor- tantly (it doesn’t go along with) our future designation of Kings- ton Road,” he said. “We wanted to have a presence on Kingston Road,” adding, an ambulance station wouldn’t fit that plan. As part of the City’s develop- ment plan for the Kingston Road corridor, the area is to be urban- ized and pedestrian friendly with prestige buildings close to the road. In addition to not fitting with the vision of the City, Ward 1 Regional Councillor Maurice Brenner pointed out Pickering had wanted to partner with the Region on a joint ambulance-fire facility. “The City of Pickering felt very strongly that an amalgamated joint facility is not only best for Ta ke another look, Pickering tells Durham The Pickering 36 PAGES ✦ Pressrun 48,600 ✦ Metroland Durham Region Media Group ✦ FRIDAY, APRIL 8, 2005 ✦ Optional delivery $6 / Newsstand $1 SEARCH’S ON Looking at ways to deliver health Page 10 CAMPAIGN PLANS Pickering Conservatives ready if election called Page 3 PLAY BALL It’s love for Barrymore Page 25 4 fast weeks to fabulous! Bikini Blitz Register today & put those bikini blues away! 905.420.4621 cityofpickering.com/recreation WE NOW DO HOME & BASEMENT RENOVATIONS, STAIRCASES, PICKETS & RAILINGS >>`>Ê>À`Ü`Ê >>`>Ê>À`Ü`Ê À}ÊV° >>`>Ê>À`Ü`Ê >>`>Ê>À`Ü`Ê À}ÊV° 1547 Bayly St., Pickering 905-420-3285 SHACK MOVES TO THE DARK SIDE A.J. 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NEWS ADVERTISER Do you have some news to share with our re aders? We’d love to hear about it. Please send it to news editor David Stell at dstell@ durhamregion. com NEWS ADVERTISER infodurhamregion.com Just one more way to get your community news By Danielle Milley and Keith Gilligan Staff Writers PICKERING — The federal Conservatives are ready to run — almost. The Pickering-Scarborough East electoral district association has been getting ready for an election, regardless of how soon or far away it might be. “The reality of the situation is we have a minority government and as a riding we have been prepar- ing for an election at any time,” said Michelle Leger, chairwoman of fundraising. An official nomination meeting date has not yet been set, “but we expect to do that in the next week or so,” she said. “Financially, we’re in pretty reasonable shape,” added Colin Hume, president of the Ajax-Pickering Conservative Riding Association. “We’re ready to go in and get a campaign office set up and the phones set up. “We have an organization ready to go. What we don’t have, and the party has asked us to expedite this, is a candidate search.” The Pickering-Scarborough East Liberal Riding association isn’t yet preparing for an election. “We haven’t heard anything... There has not been any directives or communication from the party headquarters that would lead us to prepare (for an election),” said Bill Leonhardt, president of the local riding association. The Liberals have the incumbent in the riding, MP Dan McTeague. In Ajax-Pickering, riding president Maurice Brenner says the party is prepared. “No one would want to see an election called at this time,” he said. “No one in Canada wants to go to the polls. But, if one’s called, we’re ready. “We have a candidate elected already, (current MP) Mark Holland.” The NDP couldn’t be reached for comment. Pickering Conservatives gearing up for election P PAGE 4 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, APRIL 8, 2005 durhamregion.com PICKERING TOWN CENTRE • UPPER LEVEL • SEARS WING • WE’VE GOT YOUR SIZE Sizes 4-15 Widths AA-EEE SPRING SHOES ARRIVING Comfort and Well being with every step genuine leather woven vamp perfect for the warm summer weather Available in Sizes 6-13 !.4) 342%33 ¤ PBHL BALL HOCKEY Pickering Ball Hockey League Call to Register905-839-9638 www.ballhockeygta.com Call 310-CASH Need help getting it done? regional and city taxpayers, but also for service,” he said. He also expressed concerns with having emergency vehicles pulling out onto a busy highway, but Mayor Dave Ryan pointed out the current facility is located just down the road from the pro- posed one. This issue was also debated at a works committee meeting last week. Wa rd 1 Regional Councillor Rick Johnson, a member of the committee, said then that the site is considered prime real estate. The location should be used for a commercial building that will bring more assessment to the city. “We’re not going to gain the benefit for our taxpayers,” Coun. Johnson said. “Our council fully supports (the station), we just think there’s a bet- ter location for it and a better use for that site, assessment- wise.” The City m aintains a feasibility study done by the Durham Region Emergen- cy Medical Services (EMS) de- partment identified Bayly Street as the best location for the sta- tion. But the director of EMS says the study always highlighted the area north of Hwy. 401 to meet current needs and future growth in Pickering. “As far as we’re concerned, it’s the best place for it,” Richard Armstrong said, adding the land has already been purchased and the City was consulted through- out the whole process. “I don’t know what they expect us to do.” Coun. Johnson said the land could be still be sold — for a profit — and another site cho- sen. The works department is set to bring in an architect right now, staff said at a recent com- mittee meeting. The matter was deferred until the next meeting, April 20. The station is to cost $2.5 mil- lion when it’s complete early in 2006. Rick Johnson ✦ Johnson from page 1 AJAX — The Heart and Stroke Foundation’s Big Bike for Stroke is coming to town. The cross-country program, visit- ing Pickering on May 31 and Ajax on June 13, raises funds for research into the root causes of heart disease and stroke. Specially built to seat up to 30 people, the big bike provides an opportunity for any organiza- tion that wants to build teamwork and get fit while supporting a good cause. Each team member must raise a minimum of $50 in pledges to get a seat on the bike, which will display the organization’s name and logo as it travels along the city streets. Inter- ested parties can call the Heart and Stroke Foundation at 905-666-3777. Bike for a cure in Pickering Pickering Home & Leisure Centre 401 & Brock Road, Pickering 905-619-4554 Hwy #401 Pickering Home & Leisure Centre Amish Furniture Brock RoadCanadian Tire N BB rin g th e kid s, Brin g t h e ki ds, th ey’ll en jo y o u r they’ll e nj oy o ur p layro o m w h ile yo u sh o p !playr o o m w hil e y o u s h o p! Back row L to R: Deanna, Dave, Randy, Craig, Luke, Paula, Holly, Rosemarie. 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STIFF NECK 3ENSITIVITY TO LIGHT $IZZINESS !ND A RED BLOTCHY RASH 4HEY COULD LOSE THEIR HEARING !N ARM OR A LEG 7ORSE MORE THAN IN WHO GET INFECTED DIE 3O TALK TO YOUR KID ABOUT GETTING THEIR FREE VACCINATION #LINICS ARE BEING HELD IN YOUR COMMUNITY AND IN MOST SCHOOLS FOR TO YEAR OLDS #ALL YOUR LOCAL PUBLIC HEALTH UNIT FOR MORE INFORMATION /R TALK TO YOUR DOCTOR VISIT WWWHEALTHGOVONCA OR CALL 449 0ROTECTING YOUR HEALTH 4HE GOOD NEWS IS YOU CAN GET YOUR KIDS VACCINATED FOR THIS KIND OF BEHAVIOUR diseases such as cancer, coun- cillors at last week’s health and social services meeting said. But the Region’s lawyer said cutting the staff would not make a difference, Mr. Anderson said, and challenged the Province’s health minister to come to Dur- ham and audit the programs. Scugog Mayor Marilyn Pearce said taxpayers — especially in the urban areas — are already being hit with increased utility, water, sewer and waste rates, and that she could not justify adding any more funds to the already swelled budget. The health budget did come in at the guideline, said Brock Councillor Larry O’Connor, also vice-chairman of the health and social services committee. He also wondered whether other departments had staff that were considered unnecessary. At a home assessed at $250,000, regional taxes will rise from $1,581 to $1,679. The $329-million taxpayer- funded budget will be debated for the last time and officially adopted at regional council April 13. ✦ Lawyer from page 1 By Carly Foster Staff Writer DURHAM — While the majority of residents will see only a small increase to their waste bill, people in Scugog have to cut back on their transfer site use if they want to see taxes reduced. An owner of a $250,000 home in Scugog will pay an extra $20.34 for curbside garbage, recycling and compost pickup, mostly because they continue to use waste transfer stations, a report to Wednesday’s finance and budget meeting said. Based on licence plate surveys, Scugog residents make up almost 14 per cent of all customers. Scugog Mayor Marilyn Pearce said clever and relentless raccoons crack the top off compost green bins the minute they’re put out at the curb, forcing many residents to use the transfer stations. “Every other regional service is equally allotted,” she said, adding that, while 14 per cent use the station, 86 per cent don’t but still have to pay. “We pay for this trans- fer station, but pay equal for tran- sit and don’t get (any services). “This isn’t fair.” The mayor asked whether the $18,600 the Region will spend to promote recycling and compost- ing will include telling Scugog resi- dents how high their bills are. “I don’t think they’re going to get the message until you tell them how much they’re paying,” she said, adding the education pro- gram is obviously not working in her municipality. But it seems to be across the rest of Durham. The Region diverted 33 per cent of its garbage, com- posting and recycling from land- fill in 2004, amounting to almost 200,000 tonnes. In July 2006, every municipality will be part of the curbside green- bin composting program, with the opening of a mega facility in south Pickering. Waste tax rates are based on tonnage, per municipality. Brock, Clarington, Oshawa, Uxbridge and Scugog will have a single-digit in- crease to their bills, while Picker- ing and Ajax will see decreases. Mostly single-digit increases to waste bills; Ajax and Pickering going down Lawyer believes cutting staff wouldn’t make a difference, says chairman P PAGE 6 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, APRIL 8, 2005 durhamregion.com EDITORIAL LETTER TO THE EDITOR Arts hold respected place in community As life steams full speed ahead, often the past is overlooked or all but forgotten. However, if ever there was an opportunity for Ajax and Pickering residents to look back and celebrate, it’s in the months ahead. The Durham West Arts Centre next week takes the wraps off its latest exhibit, ‘The Thomsons of Durham,’ featuring legendary Canadian artist Tom Thomson. The exhibit examines the incredible mark Mr. Thomson left on Canadian art, including his influence on the Group of Seven. His family has strong ties to Durham and Mr. Thomson was born in a Claremont home that still stands today. The ex- hibit also examines the more than 40 years the Thomson fam- ily lived in Durham Region and the family’s roots in Scotland. There’s even a bit of intrigue thrown into the mix. Mr. Thomson was found dead in a lake at Algonquin Park. With a head injury and no water in his lungs, the cause of his death is a mystery to this day. What is not mysterious is the immense impact the Durham West Arts Centre has had since opening its doors last year at this time. It’s filled an important public need, offering exhibits and space to highlight the importance of arts and culture in Durham. Among its many special exhibits, Franklin the Turtle illustrator Brenda Clark lent her time and illustrations to the centre last fall and there were multicultural and youth displays for arts patrons to enjoy in the past 12 months as well. And make no mistake, landing the Thomson exhibit and shining the spotlight on an important part of Pickering’s his- tory took nothing less than dedication and strong lobbying from the centre’s staff. The Ajax and Pickering communities are one of only 25 hosts across Ontario for 85th anniversary celebrations of the exhibition work of the Group of Seven. Yet as the centre works to make its mark, with an ultimate goal to create a large-scale permanent home, it is the public that ultimately makes the biggest difference in reaching that goal. The venue is entering the second half of its two-year op- erating startup grant and the centre wants to bring hundreds of new members into the fold, for further proof of its worth. Support the many exhibits and other arts-related activities that bring so much culture to our calendars each year. While you’re at it, lobby local politicians for support and tell them why a commitment to the arts is important. Our arts community is extremely rich, community driven, and engaged in Ajax and Pickering. We’re fortunate to be home to such a resource of talented artists of all stripes. Holland has no right to question flyers To the editor: Re: ‘Anonymous anti same-sex marriage flyers anger MP’, April 1. I find it very amusing that MP Mark Holland is so upset by this flyer. It states that he is planning to vote yes for same-sex mar- riage legislation and he has said that he will toe the party line and vote yes. He is also very concerned that it’s an expensive campaign and asks where the money is coming from, as well as asking who this group is. Talk about the pot calling the kettle black. The federal Lib- eral government has squandered $2 billion of our tax dollars on a useless gun registry, millions on ad scam and millions more on other programs. As for secrets, most of the firearm registry’s studies, such as the economic impact on the country have been declared cabinet secrets: what are they hiding? The nerve of someone opposing the will of the mighty Liberals. Matthew Dixon, Ajax NEWS ADVERTISER Metroland Durham Region Media Group Tim Whittaker, Publisher Joanne Burghardt, Editor-in-Chief To ny Doyle, Managing Editor Duncan Fletcher, Director of Advertising Andrea McFater Retail Advertising Manager Eddie Kolodziejcak, Classified Advertising Abe Fakhourie, Distribution Manager Lillian Hook, Office Manager Cheryl Haines, Composing Manager Janice O’Neil, Composing Manager [ Contact us ]-- News/Sales 905-683-5110; Clas- sifieds 905-683-0707; Distribution 905-683-5117; News Fax 905-683- 0386; General Fax 905-683-7363; E-mail tdoyle@durhamregion.com; Mailing Address; 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax, Ont. L1S 2H5 [ About Us ]-- The News Advertiser is one of the Metroland Printing, Publishing and Distributing group of newspapers. The News Advertiser is a member of the Ajax & Pickering Board of Tr ade, Ontario Community News- paper Assoc., Canadian Commu- nity Newspaper Assoc., and the Canadian Circulations Audit Board. 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Fax: 905-683-0386; e-mail: tdoyle@ durhamregion. com. The newspaper contacts only those whose submissions have been chosen for publication. F ive years ago the club was non- existent in Pickering. To day it is nine members strong and growing. Since 2000, the number of Pickering members on the list of public-sector employees making $100,000 or more has grown, from zero to the nine dis- closed last week, for 2004. The ever-ex- panding list is just one of its flaws. Ta king into consideration cost-of-liv- ing increases, it is understandable more people would be making $100,000 than five years ago. But that doesn’t take away from the problems of the Public Sector Salary Disclosure Act. The Act was passed in 1996 to provide a more open and accountable system of government. Nearly 10 years later, one could argue it might be time for some tweaking. One flaw is the possibility that by publishing a list at all, it is actually pushing salaries up faster. Because people see how much others in similar jobs are making, they have more negotiating power to ask for the same amount. As well, many would argue $100,000 isn’t what it used to be and the number needs to be raised in line with inflation. This would also help to shorten the list and make it easier to publish. Even those in the public sector cite problems with the list. Pickering trea- surer Gil Paterson said one problem is it isn’t just someone’s salary that is re- ported, but also vacation payouts, retro- active increases, overtime or severance. On first glance, a member of the public could be outraged to see a $50,000 in- crease for someone even if that increase is easily explained. To help the public better understand the numbers, the list could be broken down by salary and other income (over- time, severance, etc.). These criticisms are by no means a recommendation to abolish the list as it is an important tool for taxpayers. It is important, for example, for citi- zens to see how much hospitals are paying administrators when they are grappling with multimillion-dollar defi- cits. Prompting questions, such as, is a $50,000 or $25,000 raise really necessary to stay “competitive” (as the Rouge Val- ley Health System explains) when at the same time the budget is being trimmed due to a lack of funding? It also allows taxpayers to compare performance of an organization with the compensation of those running it. At the very least the list generates dis- cussion, but Pickering residents and all Ontarians would be better served with the disclosure of a modified version of the $100,000 club. Danielle Milley’s column appears every third Friday. E-mail dmilley@ durhamregion.com. Benefits and flaws to salaries list EDITORIALS & OPINIONS infodurhamregion.com Danielle Milley staff writer Labour action could begin by the end of April By Mike Ruta Staff Writer DURHAM — About 4,700 Durham public teachers are now in a strike position. Like their colleagues at the elementary level, Durham’s full-time, public high school teachers gave their union a clear strike mandate in a vote held Monday in schools across the region. Harvey Bischof, chief nego- tiator of the Ontario Second- ary School Teachers’ Federa- tion’s Durham local, said 95 per cent of voting teachers gave the nod in a vote that featured high participation. The union has roughly 1,500 members. Teacher represen- tatives met yesterday with a Ministry of Labour-appointed conciliator. “She’ll be issuing a no board report on the seventh (of April),” Mr. Bischof said. “It begins the countdown when sanctions can begin.” After the issuance of a no board report, signifying that the two sides cannot reach a deal, job action against the Durham District School Board can begin 17 days later, rang- ing from the most minimal sanctions in schools all the way to “hitting the bricks,” or a full withdrawal of services, he said. Mr. Bischof said it has not been decided if OSSTF Dur- ham will launch a steadily escalating job action, as they have in past years and as el- ementary teachers are cur- rently conducting. He noted teachers have scheduled several negoti- ating days with the board, namely April 21, 22 and April 28, in addition to others next month. On Feb. 7, the roughly 3,000-teacher strong Elemen- tary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario, Durham Unit gave their union a strike mandate. Labour action against the board began on March 1 and on Monday teachers ramped up the work to rule by refusing to take part in school-based fundraising activities or pre- pare students for standard- ized, provincial tests, in addi- tion to many other measures. As well, on March 31 Durham occasional public high school teachers voted 100 per cent in favour of taking strike action if required to secure a deal with the board. Negotiations at the local level for all teacher contracts are at a virtual standstill and provincial union and Educa- tion Ministry representatives have been meeting to try and advance the process at boards across Ontario. “My understanding is (OSSTF and the Province) had a fairly successful meeting last week and we’re expecting to hear more details next week,” Mr. Bischof said. “We’re hoping to hear something that will help move things along.” “We are continuing to meet at the local level but things are going reasonably slowly for good reason,” said Sally McIlveen, the Durham Dis- trict School Board’s employee services superintendent. She said the high-level dis- cussions underway between the Province and teacher unions are dealing with many items outside of the big ones such as salary. Beyond continuing discus- sions with Durham teachers, Ms. McIlveen said “I’m not so sure there’s much we can do.” durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, APRIL 8, 2005 PAGE 7 P R OB H OUSTON + Plus taxes, lic. & admin. fee, former daily rentals + Plus taxes, lic. & admin. fee, former daily rentals + Plus taxes, lic. & admin. fee, former daily rentals D ICK S HINN J OE N IRO G REG C RUMP J OHN W AKALUK W AYNE S IBERRY Value Plus Ext. LIFE DOESN’T ALWAYS WAIT UNTIL PAYDAY! OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK • PAYDAY LOANS • TITLE LOANS • NO CREDIT NECESSARY • BORROW UP TO 50% OF YOUR PAY Ajax 11 Hardwood Ave. S., 905-426-2331 Pickering First Pickering Place #14-1550 Kingston Rd. 905-831-0874 Registered trademarks of Boston Pizza Royalities Limited Partnership, used under license. © Boston Pizza International 2005. 10 Bonus AIRMILES with minimum purchase of $25 Not valid with any other offer. No cash value. Valid only at Boston Pizza Pickering. Dine-in only. Limit one coupon per person. 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It will collect the phones at the end of the month. Phones are refurbished for reuse in emerg- ing countries that rely on wireless communication and where the price of a new phone is unafford- able for most people. The phones are also provided, at no cost, to Canadians in situations where there is an economic necessity for both safety and communication. Phones and batteries that are not in usable condition can be recy- cled to recover metals and plas- tics. “Cellphones contain many tox- ins, are very hazardous to our envi- ronment and should not end up in landfills,” said Pat Finelli, vice- president of marketing at Pizza Pizza. All cellphones, regardless of age or condition, are accept- ed, however it is recommended phones be deactivated before dropping them off. For more information on the pro- gram or Pitch-in Canada, visit www.nationalcellphonecollec- tionprogram.com. A/P PAGE 8 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, APRIL 8, 2005 durhamregion.com On April 12th, 2005 Durham Second- ary Academy is open- ing its doors to the residents of Durham Region to come and see what Durham Sec- ondary Academy is all about. Students and parents are welcome to come from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.. This private insti- tution is the perfect setting for students who are not thriving in their current academic f acility. The smaller classes enable quali- fi ed teachers to give their students the at- tention that may be re- quired by the student to get better grades. Durham Second- ary Academy offers classes in four terms throughout the year. In each term students take two courses. The shorter school sessions enable students to give their courses proper at- tention and help them achieve better marks for their choice of post secondary education. Summer courses are also offered at Durham Secondary Academy in the same format. Stu- dents complete their credit hours in a relaxed atmosphere. The next term is set to begin on April 25, 2005. Interested students and parents can contact Durham Secondary Academy or drop in at the open house for more infor- mation. Centrally locat- ed in Ajax at 520 West- ney Road South, Dur- ham Secondary is close to public transportation such as the Go Train. For more informa- tion on Durham Sec- ondary Academy call (905) 426-4254. Durham Secondary Academy Open House On April 12! ADVERTISING FEATURE A place where students enjoy learning. Durham Secondary Academy New Term Starts April 25. 520 Westney Rd., S., Ajax 905-426-4254 www.durhamseconday.com Durham Secondary Academy & Middle School New Semester starts April 25/05 Private Education OPEN HOUSE Tuesday April 12 th 7pm - 9pm At Durham Secondary Academy, successful learning is a priority. Our formula for success is: Individual attention with outstanding teachers in an informal, friendly environment. We offer all core secondary school courses in unique 10-week semesters. 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The Ultimate Grill Proudly made in Canada Napoleon Prestige II 450RB Best Warranty in the Industry! PICKERING — The Community De- velopment Council of Durham is plan- ning its 35th annual general meeting. Guest speaker Lorna Heidenheim, ex- ecutive director of the Ontario Healthy Communities Coalition, will be at the event Thursday, April 28 at the Regalis Restaurant, Liverpool Road and Picker- ing Parkway in Pickering. The cost is $25 and a buffet lunch will be served. Regis- tration is required by April 25. Call the council at 905-686-2661. Development council talks annual business in Pickering A.J. Groen/ News Advertiser photo Tr affic reporters PICKERING — The Ajax-Pickering Road Watch team set its radar at the corner of Bushmill and Maple Ridge recently, and also monitored stop sign compliance. Doing the traffic duty were, from left, City of Pickering traffic technician Mike Pelzowski, and volunteers Allan Knight, Ray Sinclair, and Randy Ireland. Durham Region Media Group staff reporter Keith Gilligan spent three days in Rochester, New York examining the American health- care system. This is the third in a four-part series looking at the positives, negatives and challenges faced by patients, residents, health professionals and politicians alike, compar- ing the Canadian system to the U.S. Politicians are reaching a stage where they are now at least open to discussing possibilities of privatizing some health services By Keith Gilligan Staff Writer A Canadian politician “is more likely to get away with cancelling Christmas than with cancelling Canada’s health insurance program.” So said Saskatchewan physician Dr. E.W. Barootes, one of the originators of universal health care in that province. While a Canadian politician wouldn’t think of cancelling our system, that doesn’t mean they couldn’t do a little tinkering. Al- berta Premier Ralph Klein is proposing ‘The Third Way’, which would allow some private services. And private clinics have been opening up in Montreal. One, the Westmount Square Surgical Centre, opened in August and is performing 15 to 20 operations a week. For $2,000, a patient can have a shoulder or knee repaired. Here in Ontario, there’s legislation that makes the universal, public system the law. “We’re slamming the door on two-tier, pay-your-way-to-the-front-of-the-line health care in Ontario,” Health Minister George Smitherman said shortly after the Liberals took power. Public health insurance in Canada began in Saskatchewan in 1947. Gradually, other provinces introduced the system, followed by the federal government, with offers to cost share health insurance. In 1962, when the system was extended to include physi- cian services, doctors went on strike for 23 days. By the late-1960s, the public sys- tem was largely in place. In 1972, all 10 provinces and two territories, with the federal government, signed-on to what’s called medicare. The provinces agree to provide universal coverage in exchange for federal money. In 1984, the Canada Health Act was passed and it included provisions against user charges and extra-billing by doctors. The penalty for either was a dollar-for-dollar deduction in federal transfer payments. The five tenants of the act are comprehen- siveness, universality, portability, accessibil- ity and public administration. While there’s been tinkering since approved, and a Royal Commission (led by former Saskatchewan premier Roy Romanow), the Canada Health Act (CHA) remains the foundation of the system. Even Mr. Klein’s Third Way would retain the CHA principles. “The Third Way in health care that I see does not necessarily violate the Canada Health Act. But, it also doesn’t take the status quo as the only option,” Mr. Klein said dur- ing a speech to the Canada Club in January. “Instead, it pushes the envelope. It tests the boundaries.” The Third Way, as Mr. Klein described it, takes the “best of what we have in Alberta and Canada and combines it with the best approaches we can find anywhere in the world, whether it’s Sweden or France or England or Australia. “If they’ve got good ideas that work, we’re interested. As long as it helps us achieve a single goal — to deliver the right mix of ser- vices, when people need them, and at a price taxpayers can afford.” What Mr. Klein rejected was a move to an American system. “We’re not going to take the most expen- sive health-care system in the world, where countless people don’t get coverage, and adopt that model in Alberta. Forget it. It’s not going to happen.” His Third Way “opens the door to new op- tions and choices — choices that strengthen rather than weaken our health-care system,” he said. “Privately delivered health care is neither the evil some people suggest nor is it the solution to all that ails Canada’s health- care system. It’s simply one more option for delivering health-care services.” In Alberta, with it’s rugged individu- alism, the Third Way might fly. Not so in Ontario, where The Commitment to the Future of Medicare Act prevails. Approved last June, the act, according to Mr. Smitherman, provides “a public health-care system that’s committed to accessible, top-quality patient care, and is accountable to the people of Ontario. “Medicare is the best expression of Cana- dian values.” The values in the U.S. are more in line with Alberta. Jim Redmond, vice-president of communications for Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield, a private health insurance pro- vider, says, “Universal health care generally has been rejected by voters because of the impact on taxes.” Mr. Redmond points to a recent referen- dum in Oregon, where a public system was rejected. “It was heavily defeated and Oregon is fairly liberal,” he says. “I’m not sure (health- care) providers would tolerate it either. Pro- viders want to keep the fair-market system.” Obviously, not everyone in the U.S. likes their system, what with about 40 million Americans having no health-care insurance and many millions more under-insured. The Physicians’ Working Group for Single- Payer National Health Insurance pushed for a universal system, saying in its paper a “na- tional health insurance (system) is an essen- tial safeguard for our patients. Its advocacy is an ethical responsibility of our profession. “The world’s richest health-care system is unable to assure such basics as prenatal care and immunizations, and we trail most of the developed world on such indicators as infant mortality and life expectancy. For patients, fear of financial ruin often ampli- fies the misfortune of illness.” Yet, the last time there was a major push to reform the American system, it was fought and defeated. That occurred during the first term of then-president Bill Clinton, when his wife Hillary, now a U.S. senator from New York, advocated a univer- sal system. She jokes about it today, saying, “I bear the scars” from the fight. Next: The final analysis. The real differenc- es between the way health care is delivered in Canada versus the U.S. Join the discussion: Offer your thoughts on the Canadian health care system and the issues raised in our series. Go online to forumsdurhamregion.com. A/P PAGE 10 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, APRIL 8, 2005 durhamregion.com Canada searches for a better way News Advertiser photo illustration Canada’s health-care system is at a crossroads. Political leaders disagree on what shape it should take in the future and some favour an alternative that includes a mix, even the possibility of some services being offered privately. Ralph Klein George Smitherman ‘The Third Way in health care that I see does not necessarily violate the Canada Health Act. But, it also doesn’t take the status quo as the only option.’ ALBERTA PREMIER RALPH KLEIN ‘Providers want to keep the fair-market system.’ JIM REDMOND, VICE-PRESIDENT OF COMMUNICATIONS, EXCELLUS BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD By Mike Ruta Staff Writer DURHAM — Uxbridge Trustee Gordon Baxter is proposing that the public school board pick up the cost of criminal back- ground checks for school volunteers asking for reim- bursement. Durham Dis- trict School Board trustees are to ap- prove a criminal background check (CBC) policy at the April 18 board meeting. Under it, volunteers who have di- rect and regular contact with students will have to provide a CBC to the school princi- pal. In a report to trustees on Monday’s standing commit- tee agenda, Sally McIlveen, the board’s employee servic- es superintendent, notes that there are more than 5,000 volunteers in local public schools this year. She says half of the board’s schools already re- quire a CBC from volunteers, while 16 pay some or all of the tab. At four schools, the school community coun- cil pays for half the cost. “It’s troubling that we’re not consistent across Dur- ham; I really feel that we should have consistency across the board,” Trustee Baxter said at the meeting, suggesting a line be added stating volunteers covered by the policy will be reim- bursed if requested. “I feel very strongly that if we can have a lunchroom supervisor that gets $12 an hour... that as a board we should be look- ing after the ones that need help.” Trustee Baxter also feels that requiring one CBC from employees might not be enough. While they also pro- vide yearly offence declara- tions, he says a CBC every three years might be more appropriate. Ms. McIlveen said provincial legislation, which sparked the board policy, calls for one CBC “and that’s our agreement with the unions,” to which Trustee Baxter replied, “we can go beyond that.” Education director Craig Burch noted that some of the suggestions would cost money and simply couldn’t be written in to the policy without a cost estimate. Trustee Baxter agreed, asking Ms. McIlveen to bring back an estimate for trustees. “I would not support a pol- icy... that obligated the board to reimburse the cost,” said Oshawa Trustee and board chairman Michael Barrett. “I, too, am not interested in paying more,” added Picker- ing Trustee Paul Crawford. Ms. McIlveen said it might cost the board $50,000 to pay for volunteer CBCs. She said “almost all of the principals” suggested that volunteers had no problem providing a CBC. If the board were to centrally administer collect- ing and paying for CBCs, it would mean another staff member at the board office, she said. Mr. Burch said. 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Our objective is to help these people meet their (reading and writing) goals in order to increase self-confi- dence as well as help to build a stronger community.” Comprised entirely of vol- unteer members, the LCDR is guided by a principle of ‘Each One Teach One’, a philosophy that encourages tutors to identify a learner’s needs and design activities to either repair or initiate aid in those particular areas of concern. The LCDR warns that without regular use of a person’s literacy skills, an individual’s ability to un- derstand and use written information can often begin a gradual constriction over time and severely hinder a person’s ability to obtain em- ployment. “Literacy intersects with so many other issues and dif- ficulties in our daily lives,” said Mr. Cook. “It is not like riding a bicycle. Once a person’s reading and writing skills decrease, it’s hard to get them back. That’s why it is so important that organizations, such as (the LCDR), exist to help.” Established in 1983, the LCDR provides potential tu- tors, at minimal charge, with an 18-hour training program for either classroom or one- on-one teaching purposes and requires contact be- tween a tutor and student of two to four hours per week, minimum. For more information on the LCDR and how to volun- teer, call 905-434-5441 or visit www.literacydurham.com. A/P PAGE 12 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, APRIL 8, 2005 durhamregion.com $179 ,900 * Based on conventional financing 1 yr rate @ 4.8%. See sales rep for details. Prices and specifications are subject to change without notice. E. & O.E. Mon. - Wed. 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., • Thurs. by App’t., Fridays Closed, • Sat., Sun. & Hol. Noon - 5 p.m. UP TO 1,850 SQ. FT. www.rockportgroup.net • 905-420-3369 1, 2 AN D 2 BEDROOM+ DEN CONDOMINIUM RESIDENCES from $769 It’s all here for you! Live at the Centre of the City! 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East Your Carrier will be around to collect an optional delivery charge of $ 6.00 between April 6 - April 10/04 Are you a woman who is unemployed? Is the thought of job searching overwhelming to you due to challenges such as: ❖ lack of employment experience ❖ lack of self esteem ❖ issues resulting from domestic abuse ❖ age Employment Specialists at Work Links For Women will provide free support and links to programs and services for women with significant barriers to employment. Services are available throughout most of Durham Region. Call Work Links For Women at 905-433-9539 or 1-866-375-9539 to arrange a confidential meeting with an Employment Specialist today Programs funded by: Volunteer tutors can help put literacy blocks in place for adults FRIDAY, APRIL 8 ADDICTION SUPPORT: The Seren- ity Group 12-step recovery program meets at 8 p.m. at Bayfair Baptist Church, 817 Kingston Rd., Pickering. The group deals with addictions of all types, including co-dependency. A child-care program is available. All are welcome. Call Jim in the evenings at 905-428-9431. SATURDAY, APRIL 9 PICKERING NATURALISTS: Come see the work that has been done to establish the six-kilometre Altona Forest hiking trail, with a central boardwalk and viewing platform. Be prepared for muddy sections. Meet Doug Lockrey at 10 a.m. in the park- ing lot at St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic School, northwest corner of Stroud’s Lane and Rosebank Road in west Pickering. Call Doug at 905-666-3897 or lockrey33@rogers.com. SWEET SONGS: The Eastside Har- mony Chorus, an award-winning Sweet Adeline Choir, is performing at the Pickering Town Centre’s Centre Court from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. They will be in full costume and also offer- ing information to women interested in possibly joining the choir. TENNIS REGISTRATION: The Dun- moore Tennis Club holds registration for the 2005 season at the upper level of the Pickering Recreation Complex, 1867 Valley Farm Rd. It runs from 10 a.m. to noon in Room 3. Register at this time and qualify for the early-bird draw. The club is at the foot of Whites Road and newcomers are welcome, Call Judy at 905-420-8333. OSTEOPOROSIS SUPPORT TEA: The osteoporosis support group holds its spring tea event at St. Paul’s United Church, 65 Kings Cres. in Ajax. Interior decorator Paul New- man is the guest speaker. Part of the proceeds go to benefit the upcoming women’s imaging centre at Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital. Call Francoise at 905-428-1827. SUNDAY, APRIL 10 AQUARIUM SOCIETY: The Durham Region Aquarium Society holds its annual fish and plant auction, along with used aquarium and supply sale, starting at 10 a.m. in the HMS Ajax Room of the Ajax Community Centre, 75 Centennial Rd. Free admission, ev- eryone welcome. Call 905-686-0632 (George) or visit www.dras.ca. TUESDAY, APRIL 12 BUSINESS CLUB: The Durham Con- tact Business Exchange Club meets every Tuesday at 7 a.m. for a break- fast meeting at the Victoria Gardens Restaurant in Ajax, 570 Westney Rd. S. The non-profit club of small busi- ness owners meets for networking, exchanging ideas, promoting each other’s business and providing leads. The restaurant is at 570 Westney Rd. S. (at Lake Driveway West). Call 905- 428-5733 or visit www.durhamcon- tactbusiness.com. SENIOR DISCUSSION GROUP: The Tuesday Morning Discussion Group welcomes Penny Smith, executive di- rector of WindReach Farm, to speak about the programs and activities on the fully accessible farm. The weekly discussion group meets at the St. An- drew’s Community Centre, 46 Exeter Rd., in Ajax and begins at 9:30 a.m. Call Louise Johnson 905-683-7799 or Shirley Bruce at 905-428-8711. WOMEN SUPPORT: The Women’s Multicultural Resource and Counsel- ling Centre of Durham (WMRCC) invites all women to join its support group as it discusses building sup- port networks. The session is at the Durham West Arts Centre at 72B Old Kingston Road in Pickering from 10:30 a.m. till 12 p.m. To register or for more information call Ameena or Te rika at 905-427-7849 TOWNSHIP HISTORICAL SOCIETY: Wa yne Crockett, a senior archivist at the Archives of Ontario, offers a Pow- erPoint presentation on the history of municipal government in Ontario. He will also discuss the types of docu- ments in the archives that pertain to Pickering. The event is free and re- freshments are provided. The meet- ing is at 7:30 p.m. at the East Shore Community Centre, 910 Liverpool Rd. Call Carol King at 905-509-2744. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13 AJAX-PICKERING TOASTMASTERS CLUB: The club invites anyone inter- ested in improving and developing quick-thinking skills, building self-confi- dence, personal growth, and improv- ing prepared speeches. Doors open each Wednesday at 7:15 p.m. and the meeting goes from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Meetings are at the Pickering Nuclear Information Centre. Call Renata at 905-426-9786, Dianne at 905-619-6716, or visit www.toastmasters.org. VOLLEYBALL: Non-competitive vol- leyball is open to anyone from 9:30 to 11 a.m. each Wednesday at the East Shore Community Centre, 910 Liverpool Rd. There is co-operative babysitting for infants and school- aged children. Snacks and crafts are provided. This is intended as an op- portunity to have fun and meet new friends. Call Andrea at 905-831-4263 or Debbie at 905-619-1829. NETWORK MEETING: The Durham Home and Small Business Association holds its monthly meeting, featuring Ruth Anne Whicher discussing public speaking and presentations. The meeting is at the 420 Wing, at Oshawa Airport. Entrance is on Stevenson Road, north of Rossland Road. Registration begins at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting runs from 7 to 9 p.m. A charge of $15 for members and $20 for non-members apply, as well as a donation of two non-perishable food items. Call 905-728-2899 or visit www. dhsba.com. ALZHEIMER: Alzheimer Durham holds an Ajax-Pickering support group meeting from 10 a.m. to noon in the lounge of Life Centre Housing, 1 Marsh La., Ajax. All caregivers welcome. 905-576-2567. THURSDAY, APRIL 14 SCITECH LECTURE: The Durham Scitech lecture series continues with it’s fifth instalment. The lecture ad- dresses pseudoscience and the para- normal and features Dr. Michael de Robertis, associate dean of science and engineering at York University. The lecture is at the Whitby Education centre, 400 Taunton Rd. 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When we need more money we only have one place to get it — you, through busi- ness and prop- erty taxes.” Mr. Anderson was speaking at an Ajax-Pick- ering Board of Trade luncheon recently on vari- ous topics, including a new deal for cities, recent provincial initiatives and infrastructure. He spoke about how in the current climate Durham has been able to keep the status quo by dipping into reserves and raising taxes, but it can’t continue to do that. “Things have to change and they have to change soon... Progress with the provincial and the federal govern- ments on a new deal is painfully slow,” he said. Mr. Anderson explained that while municipalities such as Durham have had to deal with downloading, they’ve also had to deal with new standards and responsibilities imposed by the Province without any financial help. He suggested in addition to the gas tax money pledged by both the fed- eral and provincial governments for municipalities, the Province needs to exempt municipalities from paying the PST. “Fixing these funding inequities will put the Region of Durham in a much better position to compete economi- cally and prosper,” Mr. Anderson. He talked about several of the proj- ects in Durham that are going to help push the Region forward economical- ly, including the Beacon project at the General Motors plant in Oshawa. “This is fabulous news for Durham Region both in terms of job creation and retention,” he said, adding invest- ments in research need to be coupled with education and training to have a vibrant workforce. Recent provincial policy announce- ments may have an impact on the Re- gion’s workforce, he said. As part of the Ontario Government’s Golden Horseshoe Growth Plan, a pro- vincial target has been set of one job for every three residents in Durham while other GTA municipalities get a target of one to two. He said Durham also wants the one-to-two ratio. “This to me is absolutely unaccept- able,” Mr. Anderson said. “This lower ratio would affect our ability to sustain our predicted popula- tion growth.” He wants Durham to be a place where people can live, work and play. “Durham shouldn’t be home to a bunch of bedrooms and not a bunch of employment,” Mr. Anderson said. “It makes no sense.” He urged members of the board of trade to read the plan and the Green- belt plan and write their MPPs to make sure Durham is treated fairly. Mr. Anderson also spoke about the infrastructure needed in Durham, such as the extension of Hwy. 407, which he doesn’t see for 10 years, the widening of Hwy. 7 and the municipal projects of widening Brock and Taunton Roads. As well, he said the proposed Pick- ering airport is an essential piece of Durham’s economic puzzle. Municipalities need help, now Roger Anderson durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, APRIL 8, 2005 PAGE 15 A/P %ZOBNJD1PPMT%ZOBNJD1PPMT%ZOBNJD1PPMT%ZOBNJD1PPMT%ZOBNJD1PPMT & Service Ltd. 905-831-SWIM905-831-SWIM INGROUND CONSTRUCTION EXPERTS (7 - 9 - 4 - 6) CALL TODAY FOR NO OBLIGATION ON-SITE QUOTATION “2005” INSTALL DATES AVAILABLE PICKERING 905-683-4477 OSHAWA 905-571-2377 PORT PERRY 905-985-4484 Serving Durham Region Since 1987 NO DUCTWORK? NO PROBLEM!!! Ductless Air Conditioner SAVE $100000$100000 UP TO CARRIER FACTORY REBATE 0%0%$0$0 DOWN for 1 Year (OAC) ww.advantageairtech.com Having something nice whether it’s a nice car, a nice home or a nice lawn requires constant upkeep. Oh, did I forget that it also requires some of those hard-earned dollars. If money is not an issue, then you’ll probably have a lawn service take care of your property. For most of us, we’d like to get that golf course look while minimizing the amount of work and of course minimizing the expense. Three of the basic requirements for a great lawn is A) good loamy deep soil, B) good supply of water and C) good and constant feeding. There are many other little factors and tips I’ll share with you that will help to keep your time spent maintaining your lawn to a minimum with more time for yourself and your family. A) Good loamy deep soil… we wish…traditionally in this area we have a predominantly clay based soil with the builders scraping off the good loam and returning only an inch or two when re-grading and then sodding!!! A lawn that requires little supplemental water requires 10-12” of loamy soil. If you do not have this then extra watering will be required during the hot months of the summer (Durham Region likes to promote one-inch of water on your lawn per week. Adding organic matter (compost, topdressing Luscious Lawns as Simple as ABC at Pine Ridge Garden Gallery soil, peat moss) is about the only way to slowly increase the porosity of the soil through aeration and topdressing every few years. By now you get the drift that this part of the ABC’s is a hard one to correct without a lot of hard work and/or a lot of dollars. B) Good supply of water…. golf courses water extensively to keep their greens and fairways lush and healthy and consequently minimize herbicides. Starting late May, if the weather is warm, then dry supplemental watering will be required to keep your lawn actively growing (when you walk on the lawn and you still notice your footprints three minutes later, it’s time to add some water). The only difference between underground irrigation systems and a good sprinkler and hose is once again time and money. Tr aditionally, up until mid June one good supplemental watering a week is required (1/2 hour per sprinkler location). Late June to mid August two good supplemental waterings are required. Watering in the morning will minimize evaporation. Tip 1- Over-seeding every second year with a thickening grass seed that has 60 to 80 per cent ryegrass and 20 to 40 per cent bluegrass will reduce the amount of water your lawn requires. Bluegrass is a high maintenance grass type. Tip 2- Raising your lawn mower wheels two to three notches higher in early June will allow your lawns leaf blades to retain more moisture. Cut often to only remove a small portion of the leaf blade. I use a mulching mower and never have to rake if you cut the lawn every four to seven days depending on the weather. C) Good and constant feeding….your lawn is a living organism and requires constant feeding (fertilizing) to be healthy. Any healthy organism has a better chance to ward off diseases (like bugs, weeds, etc.). We developed lawn fertilizer programs over 15 years ago to encourage homeowners the need for constant feeding. If you have the fertilizer at home you’ll defi nitely fertilize on a regular basis. Our fertilizer has chelated iron added for extra deep greening; it’s slow releasing and non burning. The schedule I recommend for local residents is to apply fertilizer at the recommended rate early to mid April, late May to early June, mid July to early August and fi nally in late September to early October. Personally I use the Garden Gallery Basic Program, $69.99 because my lawn simply needs good food and has only a few weeds which I hand pick. If your lawn has quite a few more weeds then our Total Broadleaf Weed Program, $79.99 is what you’ll need this year and probably switching to the Basic Program next year. If your lawn also has a crabgrass problem, The Total Weed Program $89.99 is what you’ll require this season. When you stop in be sure to ask for the free hand out ABC’s of Lawn Care and How to Seed Your Lawn Successfully. Crabgrass is an annual grass which dies each year, but in the fall lays down thousands of seeds which will germinate and spread in early May when the soil warms up. To control this problem a fertilizer with crabgrass control must be applied in April or early May. Tip 3- This fertilizer will also suppress regular grass seed. So over-seeding must wait until August. Broadleaf Weeds such as dandelions are perennials and will return each year if not controlled. You can apply a liquid weed killer such as Weed Out in mid May, which is the most effective, or you can apply a Weed & Feed Fertilizer in mid May, which is the safest to apply or you can remove them manually… Grubs have been a concern in this region for the past 10 years, with some areas hard hit each year. These juicy grubs also bring out skunks and raccoons that end up doing more visible damage than the grubs themselves. Tip 4 – Applying Grub Out in late July and again in mid- August will prevent an outbreak from occurring, especially if your neighborhood had a problem last year. If you have an immediate problem right now, the grubs are larger and harder to kill, but you’ll know approximately where they are since the skunks and/or raccoons will leave you clues. You can apply Grub Out to the affected areas right now and may have to re-apply in a week… then you can begin your sod repair projects. Sod begins to arrive at the garden center around the last week in April. The key tip I can pass along to having a nice looking lawn is to spend a little time every week in its care and upkeep, and feel free stop in to learn a little on those problem areas so you have the confi dence to apply the right products at the right times. Gardening with Gusto, by Rick Pecman, General Manager Pine Ridge Garden Gallery PICKERING 1410 BAYLY ST., UNIT 1 905-831-8989 NO INTEREST • NO PAYMENTS FOR 6 MONTHS O.A.C. 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For three days only, save thousands on in-stock ready to install spas and hot tubs. Receive over $1000 in accessories FREE with every spa purchase. Choose from over 30 in-stock models that are priced to clear. Come and visit Diplomat Pools and Spas and see the exciting new line of PARAGON Spas by Sunrise, the world’s only maintenance free spa. Indulge and treat yourself to everything a Sunrise Spa has to offer. What Can a Sunrise Spa Mean to you? A Sunrise Spa is HYDROTHERAPY! Everyone can benefi t enormously from hot-water therapy. The soothing benefi ts of hot water and an invigorating massage relieve the bod’s muscles of pain and tension, relaxing and rejuvenating the mind and body. Occasional athletes, overachieving home-improvers and dedicated employees alike get all the benefi ts of hydrotherapy in the privacy of their own home. A Sunrise Spa is STRESS REDUCTION! Hot water therapy is one of the oldest forms of relaxation known to humanity. Reduced stress has numerous benefi ts for the heart, body, mind and soul. Less stress gives you more energy for the fun and productive parts of your life. Ease your tensions away with the addition of a Sunrise Spa. A Sunrise Spa is QUALITY TIME With The Family! The warm, gently bubbling water is a wonderful healthy gathering spot for you and your loved ones. Spend quality One investment that you and your loved ones will truly enjoy time away from the television and other distractions and get to know one another again. Open up the lines of communication while you relax and unwind from your busy day at work or school. Anytime is the perfect time for family time. A Sunrise Spa is SENSIBLE! It’s the perfect way to pamper yourself and one of the few activities that can be fully appreciated alone. Just imagine the silence, the gentle massage on your aches and pains and the soothing, nurturing effects of hot water. You can almost feel the tension melt away. FOR SHEER FUN, RELAXATION, AND RELIEF FROM ACHING MUSCLES AND/OR ARTHRITIS PAIN, SPAS AND HOT TUBS CAN’T BE BEAT. THIS IS ONE INVESTMENT THAT YOU AND YOUR LOVED ONES WILL TRULY ENJOY. Don’t spend your summer peering over your neighbours fence waiting for the invite to take a plunge into the cool refreshing water of a swimming pool. Take advantage of Diplomat Pools and Spas fantastic ABOVE GROUND POOL PACKAGES starting at $1899.99, ready for immediate installation. Visit Diplomat Pools and Spas showroom located at 637 Kingston Rd. (west of Whites Rd.) and see the exciting new 2005 Sunrise Spa lineup, as well as, the Concorde aboveground swimming pool. Also, browse the store and look at the exciting new products for pools and spas. Diplomat Pools and Spas have been serving the Pickering area for over 20 years. If you have any questions regarding products or services they can be contacted at (905) 839- 8399 or e-mail dpools@diplomatpools.com. 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As children’s pastor, Ms. Furtado is respon- sible for supervising all children’s ministries at Safe Haven. “She is guiding, developing, and supervising everything to do with children at our church,” he said. Furtado has high hopes for her tenure at Safe Haven and said, “My goal is to lead the children by my teaching and my example, and to enrich their lives through a connection with Jesus Christ.” The Safe Haven Worship Centre has been serving the Pickering community for the last two years, and is a bible-based, non-denomina- tional church. “We are geared to loving and accepting un- conditionally, and to providing a place of safe- ty,” said Pastor Martin. For more information, contact Safe Haven at 905-837-8771. NEWS ADVERTISER There’s lots more news online at durhamregion.com New children’s pastor for Safe Haven Tiffany Furtado durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, APRIL 8, 2005 PAGE 23 A/P Call 310-CASH Need help getting it done? PICOV FURNITURE C.C. LTD. 1080 Brock Rd. Unit 8. 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Everyday Bay Value, just-reduced, Power Buys, Manager’s Specials, licensed departments, Home Studio, Liz Claiborne Home, Vera Wang, Gluckstein Home, Mantles home fashions 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. AJAX — Discover who and what to expect for those who are expecting. Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital is hosting the ‘I’m having a Rouge Valley baby!’ Obstetrical Fair on Monday, April 18. Expecting women and their partners can take tours and look at displays set up to give them an idea on who will deliver their baby. Obstetricians, family phy- sicians, midwives, and nurses will be on hand to discuss the safe delivery of bundles of joy. The fair runs from 7 to 9 p.m. in the west lobby of the hospital, 580 Harwood Ave. S. in Ajax. Registration is not required and parking is free. For more information, visit www.rou- gevalley.ca. Get your fill of pancakes Saturday DURHAM — Get your forks and syrup ready. The 25th annual pancake weekend hosted by the Durham A.M. Kiwanis is Saturday, April 16, and Sunday, April 17, from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Enjoy pan- cakes with real maple syrup, a petting zoo, face-painting, wagon rides, and an accessible nature trail. The cost is $4 for adults, $3 for chil- dren, $2 for sausages and $1 for hot and cold drinks. All proceeds support the Kiwanis Club of Durham and the organizations it assists. The event is at WindReach Farm, 312 To w nline Rd., on the Whitby-Scugog border, just east of Lakeridge Road. For more information, call 905-655-5827 or visit WindReach Farm at www.win- dreach.org. Rouge Valley delivers the details in Ajax P PAGE 24 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, APRIL 8, 2005 durhamregion.com Confidence • Discovery • Passion • Dreams INSPIRED BY TRINITY COLLEGE SCHOOL Preparing a young person for the world requires more than outstanding curriculum. TCS students go on to succeed in life because they are equipped with transcendent values and the belief that nothing is beyond their grasp. We invite you to become a part of something truly special and to learn more about: • Developing your independence, both academically and personally • Participating in an exciting campus life - sports, arts, friendships • Preparing for your university career and a successful life beyond that Please join us for an admissions presentation in Ajax Thursday, April 14, 2005 at the home of Brenda and Roger Glassco Reception 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Presentation: 7:30 p.m. To RSVP for the reception, please call Ms. Tamara Phillips at 905-885-3217 x1209 Junior School: Grade 5-8 day only Phone: (905) 885-3209 Senior School: Year 1-4 day/boarding E-mail: admissions@tcs.on.ca Port Hope, Ontario, Canada Website: www.tcs.on.ca BUSINESS infodurhamregion.com BUSINESS NEWS We want to hear about your business achievements. If you have a story to tell, e-mail dstell@durhamregion.com. Siemens asks Durham leaders for support of project By Joshua May Special to the News Advertiser PICKERING — Siemens Canada is mov- ing towards the future faster than a speeding locomotive. In an attempt to garner support from busi- ness owners and Durham politicians for its newest innovation, Albert Maringer, presi- dent and chief executive officer of the compa- ny’s Canadian offices, recently demonstrated the benefits of a Siemens invention, the Tran- srapid train. A mode of transportation that can average speeds of between 300 and 500 km/h, the train has drawn the attention of a number of high-ranking officials in Durham. “We’re faced with a unique opportunity here,” said Pickering Mayor Dave Ryan at the session in Pickering. “This kind of innova- tion will put Durham Region on the map. We need to assemble and bring this kind of opportunity to our municipality. This isn’t merely a pie-in-the-sky idea anymore — it’s for real.” Making stops last week at both the Univer- sity of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) and the Pickering Public Library to educate as well as answer questions, Siemens is hop- ing to run the idea before the provincial and federal governments but needs support to take its transit plan fur- ther. With a potential cost in the billions, invest- ment from all levels of government will be necessary to make the idea a reality. “Durham is one of the fastest growing areas in all of Canada. We want this municipality to join (Siemens) in its ground-breaking voyage into the fu- ture,” said Dr. Maringer. “We didn’t hold this meeting to discuss the Transrapid train, we’ve already been in talks with the region about a lighter version of this idea for quite some time now. What we wanted was to merely get everyone on the same page before we make our pitch to the higher levels of government.” Running on renewable energy sources such as hydro electricity, which in turn saves potential tax dollars spent on gas, the envi- ronmentally-friendly Transrapid runs on an electromagnetic levitation system that allows it to hover a half-inch above the track offering little to no wear and tear or sound pollution. The train, featuring no conductor but moni- tored by a station attendant, if constructed between Toronto and Montreal, could deliv- er passengers in approximately one hour and seven minutes, according to Dr. Maringer. “This is an innovation that will certainly improve the quality of life for everyone in the region,” said Dr. Maringer. “However, we are not selling a product here, we are simply an enabler. We want to make more business available for Durham.” Advertised as the world’s fastest train, the Transrapid was first built in Shanghai, China, under the moniker ‘the maglev,’ to transport passengers of Pudong International airport 20 miles to the outskirts of the city. Siemens, founded in 1847 by German Wer- ner von Siemens, has been in Canada for 131 years, featuring 6,600 employees and 82 plants and offices. A Transrapid change in modes of transportation Dave Ryan Community news online at durhamregion.com By Jennifer Bradley Special to the News Advertiser PICKERING — Be a cut above while help- ing a women in need. The Royal Men’s Hairstyling and Barber Shop is hosting a fundraising event where those who give a $5 donation receive a free haircut and entry into the draw for a 100-year- old barber’s chair. All proceeds go to Denise House and He- rizon House, each specializing in the care of abused women. “As a past social worker, I wanted to do something to bring awareness that wives are being murdered by their husbands...,” said Royal owner Paul Novello. “Being a male hair- styling store, I think for men it keeps the dia- logue open.” The first week of the fundraiser raised more than $300 and the draw for the chair is May 15. Royal is at 750 Oklahoma Dr., at Whites Road, south of Hwy. 401. Hours are Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pickering business takes cut at abuse Katie McCarten/ News Advertiser photo Paul Novello, owner of Royal Men’s Hairstyling and Barber Shop, is offering this antique barber chair in a fundraising draw to benefit Denise House and Herizon House, which help abused women. Bloom just can’t come off Pickering native By Joshua May Special to the News Advertiser PICKERING — Everything is coming up roses for Patte Rudik. The actress-singer-de- signer, nicknamed ‘Patte Rosebank’ for the Pickering street on which she grew up, is pursuing a show business career in Toronto. Having performed a wide scope of work related to the enter- tainment industry, Rudik credits her hometown as a big influence for her star- gazing career. “I owe a lot to the city of Pickering. My days at (Pick- ering) High School helped craft my acting skills — I actually received the drama award at the end of my se- nior year,” said Rudik. “Even my nickname can be credit- ed to my hometown. I know I may not live there anymore, but that city will always hold a close place to my heart.” Inspired by distinctly Ca- nadian programs such as Royal Canadian Air Farce and SCTV, Rudik often re- flects upon these influ- ences for the imaginative voices she conjures up for voiceovers on the Treehouse television series ‘Mighty Machines’. A program that utilizes live-action video of everyday machines while dubbing funny-sounding voices over the equipment to describe the job at hand, Mighty Machines is both educational and playful for kids and adults alike, says Rudik. “It’s the perfect job for me. Not only does the show allow me to be creative but it teaches people at the same time,” she said. “However, it’s not always easy to work on a show that simply uses your voice. Sitting alone in a booth with nothing but a mi- crophone, light, pencil and pad of paper in your hand, it can be hard trying to draw inspiration for a character. But that’s when I think my job is the most rewarding for it’s then that I am the most imaginative and inventive with my voices.” Adhering to her parents wishes, Rudik suppressed her desire to be a part of the glorious, yet highly unstable career that is show business early in her life and attended the University of Toronto’s English program instead. However, her penchant for writing more scripts than es- says signalled to both herself as well as her professors that the entertainment industry could be her true calling. “I feel like this was some- thing I was born to do,” said Rudik. “The fact that every single day you can be some- one new, something differ- ent, and have others laugh and enjoy your work, its an amazing feeling. There’s no other job like it.” But her talents don’t end there. Rudik is currently designing Ms. Iowa’s dress for the 2006 Miss America Pageant, and she is also pre- paring elaborate costumes for an upcoming show in To ronto at Hart House The- atre. For more information on Rudik, visit p-rosebank. com. ■ NEW computerized individual meal plan to maintain your goals. ■ Certifi ed trainers plus nutritional specialist on staff. ■ Cardio section–elliptical, bike and treadmills at NO EXTRA CHARGE. ■ First in Canada to have the newest, state-of-the-art hydraulic equipment. ■ Spacious facility. ■ Extended hours. We honour all existing memberships up to a year. See staff for details. the ultimate 30 minute workout for women 375 Kingston Rd., Pickering • Rougemount Square (Same plaza as Bruno’s Meat & Reids Dairy) SEPAR ATE TA NNING MEMBERSHIPS AVAILABLE Low rates on our 69 bulb super booth including facial SPRING SPECIAL Save $100 see staff for details. special of the month MARCH Small Sundae FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL P I C K E R I N GPICKERINGPICKERING 1099 Kingston Rd. 905-831-2665 P L A Y LPA A C E DRIVE THRU $1.49$1.49 NEWS ADVERTISER Do you have some news to share with our re aders? We’d love to hear about it. Please send it to news editor David Stell at dstell@ durhamregion. com NEWS ADVERTISER Rudik is a woman of a thousand voices Patte Rudik, dressed as Bette Midler, one of the many roles she’s taken on as an actress, can currently be heard as the voice of many characters in the children’s television program ‘Mighty Machines’. PICKERING — A group of Pine Ridge Secondary School students are return- ing this month for a benefit concert. Funny By Comparison, an improv comedy team, holds a fundraising event for Sick Kids Hospital Saturday, April 30 at the school, 2155 Liverpool Rd. N., Pickering. The group of Andrew Paradis, Calvin Burrows, Richard Parkinson, Nick Dipchand, and Tanzeel Sukhera met while attend- ing Pine Ridge. They have performed in many different venues, including Tim Sim’s playhouse, and became the first ever rookie team to ad- vance to the second round at the Canada Improv Games. The event runs from 4 to 6 p.m. and costs $2 for kids and $4 for adults. For more information about FBC, visit www.funnybycomparison. com, or call 416-550-7173. For show reservations, call Richard Parkinson at 905- 550-0298 or tickets are avail- able at the door. Pine Ridge alumni take a crack at laughs durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, APRIL 8, 2005 PAGE 25 P A/P PAGE 4 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, APRIL 8, 2005 durhamregion.com durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, APRIL 8, 2005 PAGE 5 A/P Going downtown for a great meal? Why? Joey Bravo’s has the most loyal customers in the GTA and is less than 15 minutes from most parts of Pickering Great Pizza, Pasta, Steaks, Veal, Chicken and Seafood Large and Reasonably Priced Wine List. BYOW in effect Attractive Dining Room and Seperately Ventilated Smoking Lounge 4505 Sheppard East (West of McCowan) 416-335-0120 www.joeybravos.com JJ o e y b r a v o ’ss ’s r i s t o r a n t e extra freehold townhomes in AjaxWIDE EST. 1957 AJAX 905-426-3626 rockportgroup.net Hours: Mon. - Wed. 4 pm - 8 pm. Thurs. by appointment. Fridays closed. Sat., Sun. & Hol. 12 pm - 5 pm. Prices and specifications are subject to change without notice. E. & O. E. * Engineered hardwood flooring. See Sales Rep. for details. The Leafwing 1,883 sq.ft. from $239,900 $5000 IN FREE UPGRADES * MOVE IN IN 90 DAYS $230 ’s* from the Up to 1,918 Sq.Ft. Located in south Ajax, these extra wide freehold townhomes border conservation lands and is in an established neighbourhood. Easy access to the GO makes commuting to the city a breeze! ENTERTAINMENT durhamregion.com Sw eet harmony coming to Pickering PICKERING — Listen to the sweet sounds of the Eastside Harmony Chorus tomor- row. The award-winning Sweet Adeline Chorus, which in- cludes members from Ajax and Pickering, are perform- ing in the centre court at Pickering Town Centre in the Centre Court, Saturday April 9, 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The chorus is performing in full costume and offering information to other women interested in joining. Jimmy Falon and Drew Barrymore star in ‘Fever Pitch’. Barrymore’s a hit for Falon in ‘Fever Pitch’ The following movies open in theatres this week end. Fever Pitch Directed By: Peter Farrelly Starring: Jimmy Falon and Drew Barrymore Rated PG 13 Based on Nick Hornby’s autobiographical book, ‘Fever Pitch’ is the story of Lindsay Meeks, an ambitious business consultant who be- lieves she has a great catch. Ben Wrightman is charm- ing and great with kids. She thinks she’s met her perfect guy. That is until she discov- ers his true love, The Bos- ton Red Sox. Can true love conquer all, or only last till training camp rolls around? Also opening in theatres this weekend is Sahara . FOR FULL MOVIE LISTINGS durhamregion.com P PAGE 26 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, APRIL 8, 2005 durhamregion.com A/P PAGE 4 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, APRIL 8, 2005 durhamregion.com durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, APRIL 8, 2005 PAGE 5 A/P We’re looking for a few good people If you know an interesting local athlete who could be profiled in the News Advertiser, e-mail the sports department c/o Al Rivett at arivett @durham- region.com, or call 905-683-5110 . NEWS ADVERTISER Panthers sweep Markham in final PICKERING — The Pickering Panthers midget ‘AE’ 1 hockey team reached the pinnacle of its season by winning the all-Ontario championship. The Panthers accomplished the feat in the most economical way possible, polishing off the Markham Waxers in three con- secutive games in the best-of-five Ontario Minor Hockey Associa- tion championship series. Markham mounted its tough- est challenge in Game 3 pushing Pickering to come from behind in the third period to tie the match and force overtime. No game score was reported. On their journey to the title, the Panthers finished the season with a combined record of 51-5-4. They were the York-Simcoe League champions, sporting a league mark of 24-1-1. Pickering captured titles in the Weston Hawks ‘A’ Fall Clas- sic and Stouffville tournaments. The Panthers were dominating when playing in the opposition’s rink, amassing an unblemished 20-0-0 road record. Te am members are Michael Ac- cettone, Brian Austin, Shane Boyd, Branden Cleary, Kyle Fredericks, Zack Milcowich, Robert Morra, Mike O’Sullivan, Phillip Pett, Da- mien Pavlidis, Matt Raymond, Ryan Richard, Derek Savoie, Dan Sullivan, David Tomei, Adam Turi and Scott Waters. durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, APRIL 8, 2005 PAGE 27 A/P OUTDOOR SOCCER REGISTRATION 2005 Ajax United Soccer Club REGISTRATION FORMS AVAILABLE AT: Nelson Hobbies in the Ajax Plaza - (905)683-0351 Monday - Saturday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Registration is open to girls and boys ages 4 and up. Proof of age and health card number is required. www.ajaxunitedsoccer.com Richard Hirst (905) 404-0509 TECHNICAL DIRECTOR Ages 4, 5, 6: $95 Ages 7 and older: $135 Rep Fee: $250 per player Select Fee: $195 per player Registration Fee AJAX AZZURRI SOCCER CLUB Come Join the Fun 416-410-2230 Registration for Outdoor Soccer Summer 2005 Registrations being accepted for House League Divisions Dates, Times and Locations: Saturday, April 09 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at McLean Community Centre, Room #1 Saturday, April 23 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Ajax Community Centre, Admirals Room House League Membership Includes • Twelve season games; • Mid-season tournament; • Cup fi nals; •Uniform (Includes shirt, shorts and socks); •Individual Trophy presented at Cup Day; • Individual and team photographs. All regular house league games played in Ajax. No Mixed Gender Teams. For more information, please check our web site at www.ajaxazzurrisoccer.com Registration for the 2005 Baseball Season Spring is here The season's near It's not too late to play ball. Space is available in all divisions ages 5 and up. New this year, BLAST BALL for 5 year olds You can get more info and register online at www.pickeringbaseball.com or you can call our hotline at 905 839-1522 SPORTS sportsdurhamregion.com INSIDE The annual St. Mary Catholic Secondary School sports camp is getting ready for the summer. Page 33 DURHAM — The Ontario Hock- ey Federation Championship tour- naments kick off on three fronts in Ajax and Pickering today (Friday). The Ajax Minor Hockey Asso- ciation, in conjunction with the Pickering Hockey Association and the Ajax/Pickering Raiders Asso- ciation, is hosting championships in the peewee ‘AA’, juvenile ‘AA’/ ’AAA’ and the atom ‘AAA’ divisions, bringing together the champions of the Ontario Minor Hockey As- sociation (OMHA), the Greater To ronto Hockey League (GTHL), the Northern Hockey Association (NOHA) and the Alliance Hockey Association. Competing in the atom bracket are the host Raiders, the Missis- sauga Rebels and Toronto Marlbo- ros (GTHL), Elgin-Middlesex (Alli- ance), and Halton (OMHA). In the peewee division are the host Ajax Knights, the London Ju nior Knights from the Alliance, the Copper Cliff Redmen from the NOHA, Mississauga Jets from the GTHL and Aurora, of the OMHA. Competing in the juvenile di- vision are the host Ajax Knights and Tecumseh-Shoreline from the OMHA, the Scarborough Young Bruins and the West Mall Light- ning from the GTHL and the Nee- bing juveniles. Finals in all divisions are on Sunday afternoon. Members of the Pickering Panthers midget ‘AE’ rep hockey team celebrate after capturing the all-Ontario champion- ship with a sweep of Markham in the best-of-five playoff final series. Pickering ‘AE’ midgets Ontario champions OHF tourney begins today The sports desk can be reached at 905-683-5110 Ext. 250 NEWS ADVERTISER The Town of Whitby, Durham’s Business Centre, a quickly growing and progressive community is currently seeking highly m otivated and energetic individuals for the following challenging opportunities. GIS PLANNING TECHNOLOGIST The GIS Planning Technologist is responsible for providing technical mapping/GIS support to the Planning Department. We require a Post Secondary School graduate with a four (4) year undergraduate degree in Urban Planning or Urban Geography; a minimum of five (5) years directly related experience in a municipal or private planning environment; be proficient in a Windows-based environment, including Access, ArcView GIS, AMANDA, AutoCAD (v2000) and other related mapping applications; possess and maintain a valid Class “G” Driver’s Licence; and, must be able to provide own transportation. Please quote: File No: 05-F006-148. PART-TIME YOUTH LEADERS The Youth Leader is responsible for planning and implementing the Youth Drop-In Programs and special events. We require Secondary School graduate with additional post-secondary courses in Youth Leadership Training an asset; current certification in CPR and First Aid. Please quote: File No: 05-P004-959. For more detailed information about these individual positions, including qualifications, duties, and instructions on how to apply, please visit our website at: www.whitby.ca Application deadline for these positions is:April 20th, 2005 The Corporation of the Town of Whitby 575 Rossland Road East Whitby, ON L1N 2M8 NOTE: We thank all those persons who apply, but advise that acknowledgement will only be forwarded to those applicants who are invited for an interview. Personal information provided is collected under the authority of The Municipal Act. JohnsonDiversey believes in and supports equality in employment. JohnsonDiversey is a global leader providing cleaning products and systems to the Healthcare and Hospitality Industry. Account Representative • Durham Region Due to continued growth in the Durham Region, we have an immediate need for a self-starter with exceptional organizational and people skills. You will learn and further develop your knowledge and abilities in this entry-level role. If you are committed to customer service excellence and continued improvement, we want to invest in your future. Your focus will be to apply newly learned capabilities and knowledge in selling, account service, and product application. As well, you will utilize your mechanical expertise to deal with existing clients and develop new business. Ideally, you have a background in sales/service, retail hardware, route sales, facilities maintenance or the hospitality industry. We offer exciting opportunities and a competitive compensation package including a company vehicle and generous benefits. If your career is ready for the future an industry leader can offer you, please apply in writing, to: Regional Manager, JohnsonDiversey Fax: (800) 711-0115 www.johnsondiversey.com No agencies, please. We thank all applicants; however, only candidates to be interviewed will be contacted. JohnsonDiversey CLEAN IS JUST THE BEGINNING DURHAM REGION NON-PROFIT HOUSING CORPORATION requires an ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY Reporting to the Manager, Housing Operations, this position is one of two which provides word processing and secretarial support. This position is also responsible for the purchasing function for the Corporation with regards to office and site supplies, equipment, furni- ture and some service contracts; the maintenance and control of the bulk inventory; liaison with superintendents, suppliers and contractors as required; data entry and maintenance of logs and record books; and cashier/receptionist relief as scheduled or required. Minimum grade 12 education with three years relevant experience, 60 wpm typing and a thorough knowledge of WordPerfect, Lotus Notes and Lotus 123. The incumbent should possess excellent organizational skills, the ability to work as part of a team, and the ability to communi- cate effectively, both in writing and verbally. Knowledge of the pur- chasing process would be a definite asset. Valid driver’s license and vehicle required. Apply in confidence to: Executive Assistant, Durham Region Non-Profit Housing Corporation, 28A Albert St., Oshawa, ON. L1H 8S5, Fax:905-436-5361, E-mail: drnphc@durham-housing.com. Closing date: Tuesday, April 12, 2005. Please note that interviews will take place the afternoon of Thursday, April 14th, and Friday, April 15th. Be a Foster Parent As a foster parent, you can expect to receive: • $1650 per month, per child • generous, monthly allowances for social activities, tutoring and psychological services • extensive support, including social workers, youth workers & on-going training • two days per month paid relief, per child Previous experience in foster care or working with challenging youth preferred; however, all inquires are welcome. For more information: Call: 905-475-1630 or 416-709-3427 or fax: 905-475-1636 Email: sherillmaplestar@bellnet.ca The Children's Wish Foundation of Canada currently has an opening for an... IT Administrator This full time position provides IT support to the national office as well as 12 chapters across Canada. Key accountabilities include support of Citrix, Accpac, Raiser's Edge and LotusNotes in a Windows Server 2003 environment. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years experience with a number of remote offices; sound knowledge of problem solving techniques; ability to effectively communicate solutions to the users; experience in developing and administering infrastructure technology; project management and implementation; end user support; demon- strated multi-tasking abilities. You must have the ability to meet deadlines; have a positive attitude and be a team player. Professionalism and diplomacy are required.. Please apply in confidence by Tuesday, April 12th. Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. The Children's Wish Foundation of Canada 95 Bayly St. West, Suite 404 Ajax, Ontario L1S 7K8 Sandra.slade@childrenswish.ca Fax: 905-426-4111 REQUIRED IMMEDIATELY Licensed reach truck/cherry picker forklift drivers $12 per hour General labourers $9 per hour To w ork various shifts in Whitby/Oshawa area Clean criminal background required Call 905-434-5425 or apply in person at 419 King St W Oshawa Centre Executive Tower, Suite 203 HOUSING COORDINATOR HCHC operates Cormack Station, a 125 unit non-profit apartment community at 250 Hickory St. S.Whitby. Reporting to a Board of Directors, the Housing Coordinator will be responsible for the overall management of Cormack Station. Qualifications: ● Experience in building management / human resources ● Commitment to non-profit housing and knowledge of non-profit housing guidelines ● Experience with special needs clients. ● Basic knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping practices Please forward letters of applications and resumes by April 13, 2005 to:Hiring Committee Heritage Community Housing Corporation 250 Hickory St. S.Whitby L1N 9G8 Fax: 905-430-0191 Only those individuals receiving interviews will be contacted IMMEDIATE OPENINGS!!! (Pickering) 25 Experienced Forklift Operators •Must have 2-3 months experience •Raymond Reach or Cherry Picker an asset 35 Experienced Shipper/Receiver •Heavy lifting up to 75 lbs •Must be a team player/positive attitude All positions require: Heavy lifting * Shift Work/weekends Criminal Clearance * Prefer grade 12 Pays $12.50/hr!!! APPLY IN PERSON: April 11-15th, 9am-1pm (Bring ID, SIN, Void Chq, References, 3 hrs) MANPOWER SERVICES 1315 Pickering Parkway, Ste 100 Or call 905-831-7683 OR 905-686-7732 Training * Bonuses *Benefits * Paid holidays The News Group, a wholesaler of periodicals across Canada, has a need for several highly motivated and energetic MERCHANDISERS in the region of Durham. Reporting to the Ontario Merchandising Manager, you will be charged with the responsibility of merchandising and re-ordering of periodicals within an established territory. Strong customer relationships based on exceptional service will be the key to your success. You are well organized, self-directed and have strong interpersonal and communication skills and are detailed in your actions. Reliable vehicle necessary. This is a PART TIME POSITION. Interested applicants should forward resumes by fax Attn: Merchandising Position at 1-888-323-2420 ACCREDITED HOME Inspection Tr aining Course - recognized by National Association of Certified Home Inspectors (NACHI). Regis- tering now for DAY & EVENING classes (12 seats max). Flexible payment plan. Career opportu- nities's available. Call toll free: 1-866-697-0117. Sponsored by: Certified Adult Training Services. CLASS A, D, F AND Z Endorsement training at Durham College Whitby, partnering with Mackie Transport. Job opportu- nities for graduates. Call now and reserve your seat. Completion could take less than one month. 905-721-3368 or 905-721-3347. DURHAM COLLEGE TRAINING COURSES - Are you looking to start a new career or upgrade your skills to advance your current occupation? Durham College has full time computer administration upgrading courses to enhance your microsoft skills, as well as project management courses for training in this fast growing high paying occupation, or qualify you to write your PMP. Funding through EI, OSAP, ODSP, WSIB, to qualified. For more info. call Colin McCarthy 905-721-3336. www.durhamc.on.ca A-Z DRIVER needed to deliver sunrooms to the U.S.A once a week on our tractors. Can start A.S.A.P Please send resume to Sunspace Sunrooms 1698 Base- line Road Courtice,Ontario L1E 2S7 905-404-9970 1-800-755- 3365 Ext26 Attn: Paul DRIVERS Needed Immediately to deliver Flyers & Newspapers in the Ajax area. Inserters also needed. Paid cash bi-weekly. Serious in- quiries only! Call 905-619-9954. PICKEIRNG TRUCKING COMPA- NY requires Owner/Operators to run central United States. Compa- ny pays insurance, license, tolls, communication and great mileage rate. Steve 905-420-2300, fax 905-420-2700. SOLUTIONS DELIVERY Service is seeking reliable drivers for local deliveries. Good vehicle required. Flexible hours are available . Com- missions paid daily. Call Tom (905)686-6103 for appointment. A LARGE NORTH AMERICAN financial services company is look- ing for unique individuals with leadership ability. We are one of the fastest growing companies in the fastest growing industry in the world. Training provided. No expe- rience necessary. Opportunity for advancement and excellent in- come potential. Call Kari Thomp- son 1-866-787-3918 ext 104 or 647-444-4516 A OR DZ DRIVER,Experience needed with trailer for landscape company. Fax resume to (905)683-2681. ARE YOU IN NEED OF JOB SEARCH ASSISTANCE? Start your job search at Northern Lights Vo cational Services We will connect you to community agencies, programs and services throughout Durham Region to assist with your journey to employment. Outreach services available upon request. Oshawa 905-436-2957 Ajax 905-426-8337 To ll Free 1-866-726-0500 Programs funded by The Government of Canada CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE Su- pervisor, Part-time. Must be eli- gible for membership in the CSNM. Casual dietary aids, and cooks. Fax 905-623-4497. BUSY GIFT STORE, in Oshawa Centre, requires an Assistant Man- ager. Must have merchandising skills along with other aspects. Please send resume to: Bob, 905- 853-4999. Busy pet grooming salon in Whitby requires part time EXPERIENCE GROOMER Could lead to full time. Telephone (905) 668-2721 COOK ,experienced, part time for Whitby retirement residence. fax fax resumes to 905-665-7018. COOK NEEDED specializing in Canadian and Greek food; also waitress required. Uxbridge area. 416-823-1733 or 416-451-9320. CURVESÆ Fitness and weight loss centres is hiring (20-30 hours per week) at its 300 Kingston Rd. Pickering location. Apply only if you're energetic, enthusiastic, love to work with people and have cus- tomer service and sales experi- ence. Fax or drop off resume to 905-509-5578: 300 Kingston Rd. Unit 18. CUSTOMER service oriented peo- ple with own vehicle required for early morning delivery of the To ronto Star newspaper. 7 days/week. Call (905)438-1170 between 10am.-3pm. CUSTOMER SERVICE/ORDER Ta k ers. $20/hr avg. Bonuses Available! We Train You!Call ARON at 905-435-0518. DEMONSTRATORS REQUIRED - for Ajax Costco store. Must be friendly, outgoing and available weekends. Contact (905) 686- 7278. For Home Depot - To gener- ate leads. Contact (905) 836-4323. To Place an Ad in Ajax or Pickering Call 905-683-0707 or Tor. line 1-416-798-7259 ClassifiedsClassifiedsNews AdvertiserNews Advertiser 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8:00-5 Closed SaturdayEmail: classifieds@durhamregion.com Classifieds On-Line Web Site: www.durhamregion.com A/P PAGE 28 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, April 8, 2005 www.durhamregion.com JUNIOR CONTRACTS MANAGER & ESTIMATOR Provide accurate and thorough take-offs and budgets, assist with functions of purchasing and estimating. Degree or certificate in estimating or architectural technology required and/or related practical experience. Strong computer skills, including MS Office, and several years of progressive experience in the residential construction industry also required. Please reply to: File #164 Oshawa This Week P.O. Box 481 Oshawa, Ontario LlH 7L5 We require the following: LOT ATTENDANT/CAR JOCKEY •Clean drivers abstract required •Experience preferred but not necessary. Call Bob Lawrence (905) 668-5100 MODELS & ACTORS NEEDED Extremely busy principal tv/film/modeling agency is seeking men, women and kids, 4 yrs and up for tv commercials, music videos, print & catalogue work etc. IF accepted, agency will cover training and reg. fees. BBB Member. Projects featuring our talent: •Bell Canada Print - Buffalo Jeans Print •Axe Body Spray Comm. - Tragically Hip Video •Hugo Boss Fashion Show •To r onto 416-482-5392 •Whitby 905-665-3199 •www.maxagency.com CREDIT/COLLECTION TRAINEE Collection Agency located at Kennedy & Progress has immediate position available. Good salary and bonus incentives.Will train suitable applicants. Must be computer literate. For appointment call Sang Quach (416)297-7077 ext. 348 or email: squach@commoncollections.com Required for Tr uck & Trailer Repairs ●APPRENTICES ● DIESEL MECHANICS Call (905) 432-0982 or fax resume to: (905) 725-7521 Licensed Truck & Coach Technician Licensed Trailer Technician Required for busy after market shop. Days, afternoons and weekend shifts available. Competitive wages based on experience. Please apply by fax 905-435-4707, in person to:B & G Truck Repairs at 2000 Wentworth Street, Whitby (between 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.) or please call or email Bill Wright at 905-435-1166, email:billwright@bgtruck.ca. ACCOUNTING CLERK POSITION Accounts Receivable/Payable required. Durham Region Submit resumes to: File #148 c/o Oshawa Whitby This Week P.O.Box 481, 865 Farewell St. Oshawa Ont. L1H 7L5 HALDIMAND HILLS SPA VILLAGE Our expansion is now complete with six new treat- ment rooms. We are now hiring to fill eight positions. Full Time and Part Time Openings for Registered Massage Therapists, Estheticians, and Shiatsu Therapists Are you interested in working in a spa environment? Ste. Anne's, Aveda's only destination spa in Ontario. Benefits Include Work in an amazing environment and receive: *Paid Vacation which increases to 3 weeks after 5 years and 4 weeks after 10 years. *Spa Treatment Benefits provided yearly on an increasing scale *Medical, Vision, Dental and Spa Benefits *Life Insurance and Long Term Disability *In House Training Programs *Work with a Group of Healing Professionals *Be eligible for discounts on Products and Spa Services *Great Opportunity for growth Send Resume to: hr@steannes.com or fax to 905-349-2974 Haldimand Hills Spa Village RR # 1, Grafton, ON K0K 2G0 Check out our Web Site at www.haldimandhills.com DOMINIO'S PIZZA now hiring Management, Instore & Drivers in the Oshawa, Whitby & Ajax loca- tions. Apply at 10 Harwood Ave. S. Ajax, 300 Dundas St. E. Whitby, 1051 Simcoe St. N. Oshawa or 600 Grandview St., Oshawa. ENERGETIC,enthusiastic career oriented individuals. Sales experi- ence a must. Serious inquiries on- ly. Please fax to Herbal Magic 416-269-6664 or e-mail resume herbalmagicsse@earthlink.net. EXPERIENCED Flexo Press Operator Required. Must be reli- able. Fax resume with salary expectations to (905)839-6426. FABUTAN (PICKERING LOCATION) Is looking for a motivated, charismatic STORE MANAGER 25k-30k + benefits Apply by email to: rockey@fabutan.com FRAMING CARPENTER seeks helpers. Minimum 3 yrs. experi- ence in residential framing. Call no earlier than 7 pm. 905-985-9872. FREE TIME in April, May and June? Looking for an interesting Position? Company of retired school administrators seeking an outgoing individual(s) to market in Durham a series of Summer Ad- vantage books for elementary stu- dents. If interested contact: Bernie Kappius at (905) 275 7932 FULL TIME and part time season- al employees, cashiers and gener- al labourers. Some plant knowl- edge would be beneficial, flexible hours. Fax resume to (905) 655- 8261. FULL-TIME PRODUCTION posi- tion available. Experience pre- ferred, great co-workers, great boss. Apply Jefferson Dry Clean- ers, 1645 Dundas St. E.Whitby. FULL-TIME CANVASSERS needed immediately $12/hr, +Bonus, (average $15-$19.50/hr). No Selling. Please call M. Shulman at 310-TRUE (8783) ext 6637, or send resume to mshulman@truestarhealth.com GENERAL LABOURERS for busy landscaping company. They must have a strong back and willing to work long hours. Possible week- ends. $9 - $12 per hr. Fax resume to (905?) 721-9099. HOUSE CLEANING HELEN'S HOME SERVICES Hiring Part Time Cleaners for the Ajax-Pickering area Please leave message for Lora (905) 426-6041 or email: loraservice@rogers.com HOUSEKEEPERS - Durham Col- lege & U.O.I.T. Residence and Conference Centre. Please fax re- sume Attention: Housekeeping (905) 721-3152, No later than April 11, 2005. LANDSCAPE FORPERSON,la- bourers, required for expanding landscape company in Durham re- gion, must have exp in hard land- scape, valid driver's license, own transporataton and be reliable. Call (905)706-3385 LAWN MAINTENANCE COMPA- NY seeking full time Foreman (m/f), labourers and trainees. Must have valid drivers license and clean abstract. Call (905) 831- 1833 or Fax resume to (905) 831- 2446. LEARN HOW to operate a mini office outlet from home, earning $3000+ month. www.missionsuccess.ca LIGHT INDUSTRIAL - Apply in person to 1614 Dundas St. E., Suite 203. Whitby (Dundas / Thick- son) on Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday from 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m LINE COOKS REQUIRED for busy EAST SIDE MARIOS north Whitby location, full and part time. Experience necessary. Competi- tive wages/benefits available. Contact Mike Adam 905-431-9630, fax 905-655-2074, email: mikeadam33@hotmail.com MOUNTAIN ASH LANDSCAPING requires experienced female/male landscape/maintenance labourers, April-November, 26-38-hrs/week. Energetic, organized, detail-orient- ed, reliable, clean appearance. Wage based on experience. Fax 905-665-3382 or Email info@mountainash.com SECURITY GUARDS - IMMEDI- ATE. Night shift in Pickering. Full and part-time. Fax resume to: 416- 599-5656. Registration Officer Positions Required $20.00/her Avg. We T rain You! Call Tom (905) 435-0280 STUDENT WORK PROGRAM For teens 12-16yrs preferably. Must be reliable. Cash paid daily. Looking for permanent part-time Whitby/Oshawa/Clarington call 905-244-6659. SUPERINTENDENT required full- time for Oshawa apartment com- plex. Suitable for retired/semi- retired couple. No pets. Fax re- sume (905)623-2257. Only those chosen for an interview will be contacted. TELEMARKETING,part time evenings, mature individuals, ex- perience preferred. $10/hr. Call 905-686-2445 ext. 304 after 4p.m. WE'RE EXPANDING!Are you sacrificing time away from your family due to lack of flexibility in hours or earnings? Take control of your time and income potential. Call to request an interview with one of North America's fastest growing financial services companies. Full or part time. Tr aining provided. Call Gina Ta schuk at 1-866-585-5736. YOUR GOOD HEALTH is hiring full time sales help. Vitamin knowl- edge required. Please drop off resume to Your Good Health, Oshawa Centre. FULL OR PART-TIME HAIR sty- list wanted. Minimum 5 years ex- perience. Must be able to do high- lights & men's & women's cuts. Call Sam or Ross (905)668-6922 HAIR STYLIST req'd full or part- time for busy salon in Pickering To wn Centre. Call (905)839-2127 WHITBY'S NEWEST concept spa Sundrops Studio is looking for ex- ceptional, self-motivated, licensed Esthetician and Registered Mas- sage Therapists to join our dynam- ic team. If you are looking for an excellent opportunity in a unique, growing environment submit re- sume between April 1 - 14 to: sundropstudio@yahoo.ca DETAILER REQUIRED for busy Whitby shop. Must be team oriented! Experience preferred. Full & part-time positions. Valid driver's licence necessary. Phone 905-242-4917 btwn 11am-5pm LICENSED AUTOMOTIVE Ser- vice Technician is required for busy Pickering area six bay gener- al repair shop. We offer for the right candidate competitive com- pensation and an excellent work environment. If you are looking for a progressive change in the auto- motive field drop your resume in person to: R & G Auto Centre, 1600 Bayly St., Pickering, 905- 420-1389, or fax to: 905-420-7183. MECHANIC WANTED:Truck and/or trailer mechanic shop locat- ed in Pickering. Excellent wages and benefits. Day shift. Valid li- censes. Call Bryce (905)728-2346 or 416-297-1712 MIG WELDERS required, experi- ence with Flux Core and hard wire, must have minimum 2 years expe- rience, must have own transporta- tion, able to work with drawings and overhead crane experience, 40 hrs/week days, $12.00 an hour to start, raise within 1 month. Mail resume to: P.O. Box 104, Port Hope, ON L1A 3V9 QUALITY CONTROL Technician, full time for local concrete pipe mfg co in Whitby. Self-motivated, knowledge of reinforced concrete, computer skills. Ability to operate for k-lift an asset. Min. grade 12. Fax resume to 905-668-0046 TRIM CARPENTER needed for steady work in Oshawa area. Sub Contractor, must be willing to learn different methods and be very par- ticular to quality. Contractors must have liability and Workman's Com- pensation. Fax resume to: 905- 571-0493. CrossBorderNurses has progressive hospitals in California and Arizona who will hire Regis- tered Nurses for full time permanent positions. Sign on Bonus, relocation, benefits, housing assistance provided. All licensing and documentation support to the US is included. Call us today or email your resume for a complete review of your background. 1-800-573-4851 d.keir@crossbordernurses.com www.crossbordernurses.com OPEN HOUSE 97 Rollo Dr, Ajax April 9th & 10th April 16th &17th 12:00 PM-4:00 PM •4-bdrm, 4-bath, 2 fireplaces •Custom open-concept basement w/oak bar •New carpet, hardwood, ceramic •Private greenbelt, premium lot with inground pool, hot-tub, cabana, new patio. •Countless upgrades and custom features. LISTED FOR $415,000. Call Bev at 647-298-5137 to view OPEN HOUSE 60 HARLEY DRIVE, AJAX Saturday & Sunday 1-4pm Great Location and landscaping. Beautiful detached 3 bedroom, 3 bath home w/ single attached garage loaded w/ upgrades. Close to schools & amenities. Central Air, Vac, Main floor Family Room w/ fireplace & parquet floor. Large Master Bedroom w/ ensuite & walkin closet. New paint, shingles, windows & driveway. Log on to www.forsalebyownercanada.com Ad # 5144 WOODCRAFT requires help on our Furniture Finishing Line. Experience an asset. Please call (905)475-2488 EXPERIENCED PA RT TIME RECEPTIONIST Required for a busy real estate office. Strong computer skills and a professional phone manner are a must. Please fax all resumes Attention: Kim Martin (905) 649-6405 OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR/ RECEPTIONIST We are an ac- counts receivable outsourcing company located in Pickering. We currently have an opening for a full time Office Administrator. This po- sition requires exemplary multi- tasking and communication skills along with advanced Microsoft Of- fice skills. Please forward your re- sume to 905-420-6833, attention Charlie McLean. OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR pro- fessional practice Bowmanville re- quires a permanent office admin- istrator, experienced in word pro- cessing, office administration, plus suitable phone skills. Some book- keeping an asset. Competitive re- muneration. Fax resume to (905) 987-0581, or mail to P.O. Box 148, Bowmanville, ON, L1C 3K9. PA RT TIME ASSISTANT to busy Vice President. Excellent commu- nication skills required, call Walter Bittner at 905-831-7817 or Fax re- sume to 905-831-6946 PA RT-TIME RECEPTIONIST Experienced, required for busy Real Estate Office. Strong comput- er skills, professional phone man- ner essential. Fax resumes Atten- tion: Kim Martin (905)649-6405 PA RT-TIME RECEPTIONIST re- quired for busy Pickering office. Computer proficiency essential. Real Estate office experience an asset. Approx. 15 hrs/week. Mon- Sat. Fax resume to Debbie @ 905- 839-1508. PA RT-TIME SECRETARIES NEEDED A very busy real estate office in Ajax has openings for the following positions: •Part-time secretary for evenings and weekends (5pm to 9pm, Sat. 9am to 5pm, Sun. 11am to 3pm) •Part-time secretary for daytime (Mon. to Fri.) - 9am to 2pm. Secretarial & computer experi- ence necessary. Real estate experience preferred. Please indicate which position you are applying for. Drop off resumes at: 513 Westney Road South, Ajax or fax to 905-619-2500 PROJECT ASSISTANT A well established construction company seeks a construction project as- sistant. Candidates must have a minimum 5 years experience relat- ed to construction tendering, esti- mating, documentation and gener- al office support. Send resume to: File #166, Oshawa This Week, P.O.Box 481, Oshawa ON L1H 7L5 RIBO LICENSED CSR with 5 years industry training required in Whitby brokerage. Relative com- puter and underwriting skills an as- set. For consideration, fax resume to 905-433-5012 SPECIALTY Sporting goods store in Ajax is looking for energetic, outgoing sales associates. Full and part time positions available. Experience in retail sales a benefit. Evenings and weekends are req'd. Email resume to: sfsajax@rog- ers.com or Fax to: 905-683-2505. COBOURG HONDA is looking for an experienced new and used sales person to join our growing team! Import experience is a defi- nite asset, but not a prerequisite, but previous auto sales experience is a must. We are looking for a self-starter, with strong sales skills, and an ability to think on your feet. We offer one of the best products in the automotive market, with an award winning service department and one of the strongest commis- sion structures in Northumberland County. Forward all resumes to Gerry Archer, Sales Manager. Fax: 905-372-4404 E-mail: usedhondas@eagle.ca NATIONAL DISTRIBUTOR of facility maintenance products, car required, will train, Sexauer Ltd./In- terline Brands. Fax resume 905- 852-5311 BLISS BRIDAL BOUTIQUE is looking for an energetic profes- sional sales person. Must have experience with ladies formal wear. Evening and weekends. Fax resume to: 905-404-2502. DENTAL ASSISTANT needed for Oshawa office, part/full time, some evenings. Fax resume to 905-619- 6781 DENTAL HYGIENIST for busy east Markham office. Experienced preferred. 1-2 days per week. Fax short resume to (905) 294-5324. FULL/PART-TIME Office Man- agement/Reception/Assisting posi- tions available. Dental experience a must. Excellent terms and wag- es. Scarborough & Pickering loca- tions. Please fax 905-683-8494 dentaloffice2005@aol.com PREVENTIVE DENTAL Assistant required for busy family practice in Uxbridge. New grads welcomed. Please fax 905-852-9558 RECREATION ASSISTANT posi- tion is now available at Winbourne Park Long Term Care Centre. Ap- plicants should have a degree/di- ploma in recreation/activation, and have experience working with cog- nitively impaired populations. Please fax resume: 905-426-6297, Att: Programs Manager. Deadline Wednesday April 13, 2005. RMT needed for busy practice in Newcastle. Full or part time avail- able. Call 905-987-4618. Email re- sume to: janeenrmt@hotmail.com WHITBY DENTAL OFFICE look- ing for reception help, full time, in- cluding evenings & Saturdays. Ap- plicant must be personable with excellent communication skills. Dental experience required. Please call Nicole at 905-666-1555 or fax resume to 905-666-1905. LINE-COOK required full or part- time for Italian restaurant in Port Perry. Call Franco 905-982-0200 or drop resume off at 151 Queen Street, Port Perry. SUPER 8 MOTEL AJAX Front Desk position available for evenings and weekends. Please bring resume to: 210 Westney Rd. or fax to: 905-428-7488 THE WING SHACK - Whitby & Ajax, looking to hire for all posi- tions. Please inquire in person with resume Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. or 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. at: 368 Bayly St.W., Ajax. 3-BDRM BUNGALOW,$205,500. Wilson/Adelaide, Oshawa. 1-1/2 bathrooms, fenced yard, renovated large eat-in kitchen, large finished bsmt w/wetbar. Close to schools (905)576-1957 39 MERCHANTS AVE. WHITBY- 1880 sq. ft. in Williamsburg. Numerous structural changes plus California shutters, gas fireplace, central air conditioning, security system & more! Open House Sun- day 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Virtual Interior Tour: www.whitbyhouse.com 905- 999-7211. CUSTOM BUILT 3+1 bedroom bungalow in Orono $234,900. This open concept home features a cathedral ceiling, two fireplaces and hardwood floors throughout. Finished family room and large bedroom with a walkin closet in the basement. Highlights: 54’x150’ Lot, Custom designed 3 level deck in backyard, Central air, FAG heating, New windows. Close to 115 and 15 minutes to Oshawa. Call 905-983-8115 evenings and weekends. PRIME UPPER BEACH LOCATION Detached 2 bedroom brick bungalow. Hrdwd flr.'s through out. Newer roof, windows, furn., C/A/C. Finished bsmt. with W/O to beautiful fenced yard. Income Potential. 3 Car prkg. Quick closing available Min. to Downtown Toronto. Asking $295,900.Won't last. Call for appointment 416-678-7001 UNIQUE STYLE town/semi, 3 bedrooms, jacuzzi, w/out base- ment, 1160 sq. ft., one-year, 82 Kirkland Pl., (Taunton, west of Brock), Whitby. Asking $229,000. (416)709-8142 AJAX OPEN HOUSE -Sat/Sun 1 to 4pm. 60 Harley Dr. Great loca- tion. 3 bedroom Detached. 3 baths with attached garage. C/A/C-Vac. Family room w/ fireplace. Large Master Bedroom w/ ensuite & wal- kin closet. New paint/roof/win- dows. Log onto: www.fsboc.com Ad#5144. PORT PERRY, 4 bedroom semi, close to all amenities. Flexible closing. 4 car paved driveway, sin- gle garage, finished walkout base- ment, gas heat, a/c. Asking $199,000.00 (905)985-6973. BARN FOR SALE,Located SE corner Winchester/Thickson in Brooklin. Call with best offer. Ask for Rosa (416)777-9594 INVESTOR wants to buy income property. Will look at all, any condi- tion. (416)850-6061 COMMERCIAL SPACE,Reach Road, Port Perry. 1,200 &1,300 sq.ft. units. Overhead doors, 16' ceilings. Available immediately. Days 905-985-8507, evenings 905-985-8786. FOR LEASE, INDUSTRIAL UNIT 2600sq ft (2000sq ft work space, 600sq ft office & storage space) No body shops. Avail. May 1st. Oshawa area. Call 905-429-8239 or (905)723-1123 RETAIL, OFFICE and commercial units for lease. 600 to 1600 sq. ft. second floor office space available in downtown Bowmanville. Excel- lent exposure fronting on King St with lots of windows. Building has elevator. Ideal for professional use. 3500 sq. ft. new industrial unit available with amazing exposure to Hwy 401. 18' + ceiling height with mezzanine storage above of- fice space. For more information on these and other availability, please call (905) 725-9991. BRIGHT, NEWLY RENOVATED 2 professional office units, $800 & $850, utilities and ample parking included. Brock St. N., Whitby. (905)668-1319. KING/PARK - 1426 sq. ft. 4 offices plus open clerical, bright space in newly renovated building, $12/sq. ft. net. Randolph Lengauer, Sutton Status Realty 905-259-2020. RETAIL SPACE downtown Bowmanville, charming exterior in historic building, lots of window display area, high ceilings, good exposure. May 1st. 905-623-4302. NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, April 8, 2005, PAGE 29 A/Pwww.durhamregion.com Need help getting it fixed? Call 310-CASH and get it done CALL 1-800 ING DIRECT please refer to cp THE BEST MORTGAGE IS NO MORTGAGE AT A LL. PROFESSIONAL FURNISHED offices (3), show exceptionally well. Reception/admin. functions, internet, phone-system, VM, board and meeting room. Free parking. Whitby-4min. from 401. $300- $600. 905-433-0040. CHIP TRUCK, 24', 1972 Winnaba- go, 3 double fryers, grill, steam ta- ble,2 stainless fridges, freezer, everything you need and them some. (905)579-1053 after 6. OSHAWA - 4 bay automotive re- pair garage for sale. Includes building, business, and equipment and 3 bedroom home. Excellent well-established business. Owner has other business interests. Ask- ing $599,900. Bruce Baird Century 21 Infinity, 905-579-7339. PA R TNER REQUIRED.Commer- cial cleaning company. East end. $5K per month plus profits. Invest- ment required. $12K. 1-888-740- 1113. RETAIL OFFICE/Commercial Unit for lease. Over 1100 sq. ft. plus basement in busy Simcoe St. South Oshawa. Lots of parking, close to 401 and bus stop. Will work for you. Call 905-666-4670 for more into. Available immediate- ly. SALES,Advanced Commissions. Work from home, F/T, P/T. No Competition! Established NYSE Company. JoAnne, 905-433-1046. TIRED OF YOUR DEAD END JOB? Want more Money & Free- dom? Create your Ultimate Life- style! $150K+/-yr earning potential! CALL 1-877-599-4911 NOW! AFFORDABLE FRANCHISE World's largest courier system coming to the region. Work Monday-Friday, take control of your future! Low investment, HIGH earning potential. Information meeting will be held at Holiday Inn Express, Brock St.Whitby, on Thursday April 28th & Thursday May 5th at 7pm. Call 1-877-739-2520 to reserve a spot! $$$MORTGAGE FINANCING$$$ - $$$1ST AND 2ND MORTGAG- ES $$$ www.mortgagebid.ca or call Dennis @1-800-915-2353. Purchases, renewals or refinance. To consolidate your debts. Lowest rates possible for residential or commercial.Credit issues, self em- ployed, I will assess your needs. Prompt, professional service. $$Money$$100% 1st, 2nd and 3rd Mortgages. Bad credit OK. Call Ontario Wide 1-888-307-7799. 100% FINANCING OAC.5 yr. at 4.75% Debt programs, Cash take- outs, Refinances, Self-employed, even poor credit. Call Kevin at 1-800-328-7887 ext. 366. MONEY PROBLEMS?STOP: judgments, garnishments, mort- gage foreclosures & harassing creditor calls. GET: debt Consoli- dations, & protection for your as- sets. Call now: (905)576-3505 1ST, 2ND, 3RD MORTGAGES Res./Comm up to 100% financing. Best rates possible. Credit problems? Self-employed? No problem! Av anti Financial (905)428-8119 DEBTS out of control? Mtgs, con- solidations, auto loans, private funds available. We can help!!! Better Credit Solutions (416)878- 2323, (416)876-2106 MORTGAGES - Good, bad and ugly. Financing for any purpose. All applications accepted. Call Community Mortgage Services Corp. (905)668-6805 MORTGAGES? Call b4 go to Bank Credit problem? Self-Employed? 905-424-4091 905-448-9920 Email: ferduse@aol.com $300 SIGNING BONUS!Ground floor Summit Place, clean, bright, 2 bedrooms, inside pool/fitness. $950 month includes parking, 905- 432-6803. (1) ATTRACTIVE renovated 2- bedroom apt Simcoe/Mill, Oshawa, $795/mo. inclusive. Laundry, bal- cony, parking, Available immedi- ately. 905-434-2858 1-800-486- 9826 . (2)-3&2 bdrms,spacious, clean and bright, Oshawa. $1100, $825- inclusive. Sep entrances, free laundry, parking, convenient loca- tion. Newly renovated. April 15. (416)892-8864 1 OSHAWA NORTH,2-bedrooms, brand-new carpeting, fresh paint. 6-storey quiet building, balcony, appliances, parking. Utilities in- cluded. $870. Available immedi- ately. 905-436-9785. 1-BDRM APT., Central Oshawa, parking, private entrance, gas fire- place, $750/mo inclusive. Avail. May lst. No dogs. First/last. (905)213-6593 1-BDRM main floor Oshawa apt. Avail. immediately. Must be a non- smoker, clean & quiet person, no pets. Cable, parking. $750/mo in- clusive. (905)431-9397 1-BEDROOM & 3-BEDROOM apartments for rent, 119 Durham St., close to Oshawa Centre. Call (905)576-1509 1011 SIMCOE ST. N.,Oshawa - Large 3 bedroom town home suites with full basements, avail- able for rent. Private fenced yards with mature trees. Close to all amenities. $999.00 per month. One month free! Call (905)579- 7649 for an appointment. 2 BEDROOM APT,Oshawa, in- cludes hydro, water, gas, 1 park- ing, $750/month. Available imme- diately. Call Ada 905-723-1000 2 BEDROOM BASEMENT apart- ment Olive/Wilson, well main- tained, close to all amenities, with all utilities. Available immediately. Call Robert, 416-402-3435. 2 BEDROOM BASEMENT, Oshawa. Newly renovated, clean/ bright / quiet, includes heat, hydro, water, parking, shared laundry. No smoking/pets. $795/mo. immedi- ate. (905)434-7899 2-BDRM APTS,renovated, large & bright rooms, hardwood floors. walking distance to malls, near 401 exit, well maintained, quiet Oshawa neighbourhood, applianc- es, lots of extras, from $845/month. No dogs please. April/May. 905-665-0945. 2-BDRM,newly renovated in quiet Pickering family home, private en- trance, 1-parking, laundry, non- smokers/pets, close to amen- ities/schools, large backyard. AVAILABLE NOW or May 1st. $900/mo inclusive. Suit couple or single working elderly person. (905)421-9680, 416-817-0578. 212 MONTRAVE AVE. -Large 2 bdrm. apt., upper level of triplex. Clean, bright, spacious. New hard- wood floors, windows, stove/fridge. Laundry, parking, near OC/401. Suits quiet person. No pets. Avail. May 1st. $800/mo.+hydro/first/last. 905-436-3379 A MUST SEE! Oshawa 2-Bdrm. in 3-unit Adult occupied, clean, quiet building. Private yard, laun- dry, storage, 2-car prkg, Bus at door. NO pets/smoking. Credit check, References. $925-inclusive, 1st/last. May 1st. 905-427-2782 ADULT LIFESTYLE BUILDING, 2-bedroom apt in North-Oshawa triplex, $750+ hydro, first, last, ref- erences required. No pets. May 1st. Lynn (905)925-3200, (905)436-6886 AJAX (Pickering Village) legalized large 1-bedroom basement apart- ment. All inclusive. 1-parking. No smoking/pets. $800/month. First/last. Available immediately. Call (905)683-2427 AJAX - 2 BEDROOM apartment, painted, April - December. $985 per month. 60 Exeter Rd. Apt. #605. (905) 427-3770. AJAX -1 bdrm. basement. Totally self contained with Separate en- trance. Nice & clean. Freshly painted. Own laundry. Large kitch- en. 2 parking. $800 all inclusive (except phone & cable). Prefer mature female or couple. No smoke/pets. Available May 1st. Call (905)426-7785. AJAX 1 & 2-bedroom basement apartments, $825, $900 inclusive 4-bedroom executive, 2-storey (no basement) 3-car garage, in-ground pool, $1500+ utilities. No smoking, first/last. (905)683-5641, (416)315- 9432 AJAX Harwood/401, available immediately, large bright base- ment, one-bedroom, $700+utilities. No smoking/pets. First/last, credit check, references. OPEN HOUSE 2:00-3:00p.m. Saturday & Sunday 416-797-7539 AJAX,1-bdrm bsmt, separate en- trance, parking, avail. May 1st. $700/mo inclusive. First/last, refer- ences. No dogs. (905)683-0799 AJAX,1-bedroom basement apartment, newly renovated. Avail- able immediately. Separate en- trance. $600, includes laundry, cable, parking. Close to amen- ities. First/last. (416)668-3721 AJAX, HWY 2/Ritchie,walkout 1- bdrm basement, parking, laundry, c/a, all other utilities included. No smoking/pets. $750/month, lst/last, avail. May 1st (905)427-9626 AJAX- OXFORD TOWERS.Spa- cious apartments, quiet bldg, close to shopping, GO. Pool. 2-bdrms $979, available April/May 1st. (905)683-8571 or 905-683-5322 APRIL 15TH,$1100 inclusive clean 2-bedroom North Oshawa. $850, 2-BEDROOM plus electric. Great backyard and parking, 905- 718-7832 ARE YOU LOOKING for bright, clean, quiet smoke-free place to live, then call us! All inclusive, must see. $875, Brock/Finch. (905)686-5791 ATTRACTIVE LARGE 1 BED- ROOM West-Lynde Whitby. $795/mo.inclusive. Private en- trance, 5 appliances, new carpet, laundry, cable, parking, non-smok- er. No pets. April 30. 905-430- 2557. AVAILABLE NOW!Ajax - Large 2 bedroom, eat in kitchen, liv/dining, ground floor, newly renovated, separate entrance. In a clean 12 plex newly renovated from $895. (905) 922-0252 or (905) 686-0470. BLACKSTOCK.Wooded setting. Main floor, 2 bedroom, log home, 5 appliances, private entrance, deck. Basement rented. May. $995.00/incl. (905)433-0270. BLOOR ST. EAST OSHAWA - Conveniently located near No Frills /401. 2-bedrooms, $745 + hydro ($50/mo). Available immediately. First/last, 1-parking. Immaculate, well-maintained, bright. Laundry, small building. Bus-stop at door. No pets. 905-668-1946. BLUEWATER PARK WHITBY 1 & 2 Bedrooms. Please call Mon-Fri. 9 a.m.- 7 p.m. 905-571-3522 Shelter Canadian Properties Ltd. BOND ST. APTS.-1-bdrm $680, bachelor $490. Avail May 1st. clean, bright, private, safe neigh- bourhood. Close to shopping, bus, laundry. 905-438-0558. BOWMANVILLE - 3-bed. plus large sunroom in century home, 5-appliances, 3-car garage, hard- wood floors, c/air, inground-pool, freshly-painted, no pets/smoking. April 15TH, $1095. 905-431-2787. BOWMANVILLE-spacious one bedroom apt. Quiet location. Free parking. No smoking/pets. Adult lifestyle building. $765 util. includ- ed. Call 905-697-3491 CENTRAL OSHAWA 2-bedroom, 2 level apt. in 4-plex, parking, near downtown & hospital. References, 1st/last, $750/inclusive. Available immediately. 416-528-7212. CENTRAL OSHAWA -Available now. 3 bedroom, $1200 inclusive, with backyard. Bachelor apt. Avail- able June lst, $550 all inclusive. lst/last call (905) 655-5789. CLEAN 1-BDRM $780/month, newly decorated. Utilities included. Simcoe/Mill area, small quiet apt. building. Call for appt. (905)579- 9890. CLEAN QUIET large two bedroom apartment, top two floors of du- plex, Oshawa Blvd., King St. area. Fridge, stove, washer, dryer, gas heat, hot water, and parking in- cluded. No pets. Available June lst. $850 per mo. (905) 263-2354. CLIPPER APARTMENTS AJAX - 2 & 3 Bed. Please call Mon-Fri 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. 905-683-6021 Shelter Canadian Properties Ltd. CLOSE to Durham College, suit- able for students. Share house. In- ternet & utilities incl. Avail. immedi- ately. Call for info (416)727-1607 or (905)686-5206 FREE CRUISE Move in by April 1st & you may win a free vacation! Harwood & Bayly 2 bdrms $985 Renovated Units Call 310-7000 www.gotransglobe.com FURNISHED, NEWLY Renovated 1-bedroom basement apt. Quiet area, fenced garden, separate en- trance, parking, eat-in kitchen, $750/monthly. Quiet, working/non- smoker preferred. No pets. First/last/references. 905-686- 5526. KING/SIMCOE - 2 bedrooms, laundry facilities, 1 parking, Util- ities included, $860/month, avail- able May & June 1st. Call Val 905-720-0255. 3 3 & 7 7 Falb y C rt ., A j ax Rental Office Mon.-Fri. 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (9 0 5 )6 8 6 -0 8 4 5 www.a j ax ap artm e nts .c o m 2 & 3 bedroom apartments starting at $978 per mo. On-site superintendent and security. Up to $500 Move-In Allowance Condominium Sized Suites 1, 2, 3 Bedroom Apartments Oshawa - Starting At $700. ●Renovated Suites ●Free Utilities ●Free Parking ●Tenant Incentive Program ●Senior Discounts ●Upgraded Security System Drop by or Call for Appointment 905-728-4993 GM RETIREE & EMPLOYEE DISCOUNT LARGE 2 BEDROOM basement apt. $850 inclusive, South-end Oshawa. Fenced-in backyard, Laundry, parking, cable included, June 1st. (905)448-9671 LARGE 2-BEDROOM basement apt., bright, spacious, clean, sep- arate entrance/laundry, parking, $1000/month utilities and cable in- cluded. Liverpool/Bayly, Available now, first/last. (905)837-9318 LEASKDALE rural property, bright, clean, new, 1600 sq. ft., large kitchen,ample parking,private garden & patio, 4 appliances, $950. inclusive. 416-707-5735 LIVERPOOL/BAYLY 2-bed. base- ment apt. sep. entrance, big and bright, 5 min-. Go/shops. Quiet family home, No pets. References, $875/mo./inclusive. Immediately. (905)831-3861 NICE 1-BDRM in Central Oshawa triplex. Large kitchen & bath, park- ing, large yard, $635/mo inclusive. Avail. May 1st. First/last. (905)743- 0376 NORTH OSHAWA,1 bedroom apt for rent $720 per month avail May 1, included utilities, fridge stove and parking, 905-579-9777 ONE BEDROOM apartment for rent, bright, clean, spacious, in- cludes fridge and stove, central lo- cation. Call (905) 823-9040 x 6174 (days) (905) 829-4552 eve. ONE LARGE professionally fin- ished new walkout apartment, all utilities, laundry, parking included. No smoking. Preferred Oshawa lo- cation. May lst. $750. (905) 434- 1290. ONE, TWO & THREE bedroom apartments, in most beautiful adult lifestyle building. Available imme- diately. Stevenson & Rossland, Oshawa. Call 905-723-1009 or 905-579-3700 OSHAWA - Large 1 and 2 bed- room apartment, eat in kitchen, parking, laundry. In a clean low rise building from $650. (905) 922- 0252 or (905) 686-0470. OSHAWA - Wilson/King.Two bedroom apartment, newly reno- vated, new kitchen, bath, windows, available May lst. $915 per mo. in- cludes heat. C/A, water, lst/last, no pets. (905)623-3651 OSHAWA 1 & 2 BEDROOMS available any time or May 1st. 2 lo- cations 350 Malaga Rd., 946 Ma- son St. $695 or $795/month inclu- sive. No pets. 905-576-6724, 905- 242-4478. OSHAWA APTS., Clean quiet newer bldgs. Bachelor, 1 & 2 bed- room includes utilities, parking, laundry on site, no dogs. (905)432-8914, (905)571-0425 or 1-888-558-2622 OSHAWA BACHELOR large eat- in kitchen, bright, includes utilities, cable, parking, amenities. Walk to Oshawa Centre. Sep. entrance, suits quiet single mature non- smoker. Avail. immediately. $515/mo. (905)432-7543. OSHAWA HOUSE beautiful de- tached 3-bdrm bungalow, main floor, newly renovated, suits quiet adult couple. No smoking/pets. $1200-inclusive. first/last/referenc- es. Immediate, 15-April or 1-May. 905-721-9789, 905-922-4751 OSHAWA King/Wilson Quiet build- ing, near shopping, transportation. Utilities and parking included. 2- bedrooms available immediately & June 1st, & 3-bedroom available June 1st. Call (905)571-4912 until 6:00pm. OSHAWA LARGE BACHELOR, May 1st $675/mo incl., first/last. Full kitchen/bath. Laundry/parking No smoking/pets, cable, sep. en- trance, free internet optional. 905- 728-4510. OSHAWA Par k/Adelaide area. (230 Nipigon St) 1, 2 & 3-bed- rooms available. Well maintained building. Near all amenities. From only $750/mo. Call (905)723-0977. OSHAWA,1-bedroom self-con- tained, upper floor of bungalow. freshly painted, $700/mo. heat, water, laundry, parking, storage- room (in bsmt. 10x8ft.) Clyde, (416)438-0424 OSHAWA,2-bedroom, spacious, newly built, walk out, sep en- trance, tile floor, non-smoker/pets, cable, laundry included $800.mo inclusive. call (905)571-6908. OSHAWA,Central location, 3-bed- room upper, parking, bus, appli- ances, $1,000/mo. all inclusive, first/last, Avail. June 1, (905)723- 1475. OSHAWA,Park/Bond. 1-bedroom main floor apartment. Separate en- grance, fridge/stove. $750-inclu- sive, first/last. (905)260-4256 OSHAWA, SPACIOUS 2 bedroom apartment in duplex with yard.,two parking spots, living room dining room kitchen, close to all amen- ities, $975. all inclusive. (905) 728- 1963. OSHAWA-1-bedroom basement, separate entrance, 1-parking, all inclusive, May 1, first/last referenc- es, $650/mo. no pets, smoking, call 9am-9pm.(905)723-7242. PARK/GIBB,one & two bedroom apartments, convenient location, available immediately. References. 1st/last required. $630 & $750 plus hydro. (416)725-3323. PICKERING - 2 BEDROOM base- ment apt. Bright and spacious, No smoking/pets. Immediately. Bay- ly/Liverpool Pickering. Hydro, cable, parking, AC, (905)831-6120 PICKERING -Newly renovated, bsmnt. apt. Separate entrance. Utilities included. Available May 1. 905-837-5531. PICKERING - Whites/Highview Large 2 bed. basement. apt. $500 monthly, available immediately. Near all amenities, no pets/smok- ing. sep.entrance, parking. 905- 420-9591 PICKERING Brock/Hwy 2 - Spa- cious, Clean 1 bedroom basement apt. New fridge & Stove. Single, non smoker, no pets. $690 util- ities/cable included. First/Last available immediately. Call Pauline 905-426-6208. PICKERING Finch/Rosebank Stunning 2-bdrm walkout base- ment apt. 1350 sq. ft., gas fire- place, all inclusive $1000/month. Available May 1st. (905)839-2022. PICKERING VILLAGE,legal 2- bedroom basement. All inclusive except laundry. No smoking/pets, sep entrance, $795/month, first/last. ONE car parking, avail- able immediately. (416)783-1410 PICKERING Whites/401, one bed- room basement apt, sep entrance, parking, laundry $650. No smok- ing/pets 416-428-8607 PICKERING, 1-BDRM basement, bright, clean, cozy, separate en- trance, 4-appliances, a/c, parking, $795/mo inclusive, avail immedi- ately. No smoking/pets. First/last. 905-839-0098 PICKERING,Dixie/Hwy2. 1-bdrm, Clean, bright, spacious bsmt. Liv- ing/dining, 4pc bath, c/a, private entrance. Near 401/shops/bus/GO. Utilities, parking, laundry. No smoking/pets. References. First/last. 416-898-6312 PICKERING,Hwy#2 2 bedroom basement apartment, all applianc- es, kitchen/living room. Separate entrance. All utilities included. $975/mo, first/last. No smok- ing/pets. Avail. immediately. (905)420-4576 PICKERING, LARGE 1-bedroom basement apt., separate entrance, $800 inclusive plus cable. Non- smoker, walk to GO. Available May 1st. Call (905)839-4399 WHITBY 2-bedroom clean, quiet well-maintained building. Near schools, shopping, Hwy 401/Dun- das. $775+hydro, first/last/refer- ences. 905-940-7973 Bebe PICKERING,Large, Bright, spa- cious, newly finished, 2 bedroom basement apartment. Laundry, large backyard. Parking. Non- smoker. Walk to GO. Available im- mediately. $950/mo incl. Call 905- 839-2617. PICKERING, spacious 3-bedroom house for rent, hardwood floors, newly renovated, 3 car parking, private laundry, walkout to deck and private yard, 4 appliances, air conditioning. Available May 1st. $1050+ % utilities. (416)270-1916. PICKERING,Whites Rd/Hwy #2, 2-bdrm bsmt, June 1st. Spacious, a/c, laundry, parking, separate en- trance, no pets/smoking. Suit working couple/ person. First/last/ references. 1 person- $950/mo, 2 people - $975/ mo. inclusive. (905)420-8584 PICKERING-PARKDALE/ROSE- FIELD, subleters welcome, new, clean 2-bedroom basement apart- ment, separate entrance. Spa- cious, near transportation & shop- ping, available immediately. $900 inclusive. First/last, references. No smoking/pets. (905)837-9607. PORT PERRY- Quiet, well kept large 2&3 bedroom apartments in low-rise, walk to lake Scugog. No pets. From $950/month plus utilities. 905-985-6938, 905-430- 7816. REGENCY PLACE 15 Regency Cres. Whitby 50+ lifestyle apt. complex. Clean quiet building, across from park. Close to down- town. Daily activities incl. All utilities incl. Call (905)430-7397 www.realstar.ca SIMCOE ST. N.1- one bedroom, 3 - two bedroom units, Oshawa, air, 5 appliances, Luxury apart- ments, 1 bed $1280. plus parking, 2 bedrooms $l,460. plus parking. Call 905-571-3760 TWO BEDROOM apartment avail- able immediately. Clean, nice ar- ea, laundry facilities on premises. 1-parking. Park Rd. S./Bloor St. ar- ea. Please call (905)571-4482 be- tween 9a.m.-3p.m. for appoint- ment. WHITBY - Garden St. apt. build- ing. Spacious, carpeted, newly painted with balcony. Close to bus, shopping, all utilities incl. Avail. now, first/last, no pets. 1-bdrm $800; 2-bdrm $900; 3-bdrm $1000. 905-767-2565 WHITBY - new one bedroom, walkout basement, utilities. laun- dry, appliances, cable included. No pets/smokers, lst/last. Close to Go, shopping and downtown, $800 all inclusive. (416) 625-2363. WHITBY Place, 900 Dundas St. E., One and two bedroom suites. Low rise building, park like setting, balcony or patio. Close to down- town. In-suite storage. All util. incl. (905)430-5420. www.realstar.ca WHITBY, 2-bedroom basement, in duplex, separate entrance., parking, cable, shared laundry, $780 month, plus utilities., first/last, no smoking/pets, imme- diate, references, (905)430-6053. WHITBY,bright 3-bdrm mainfloor, 4 appliances, parking & garage, close to schools, shopping, $1100/mo + 1/2 utilities. Avail. im- mediately. Call Mike days 905- 427-4077 ext. 24, evenings/week- ends. 905-442-0020. WHITBY,Bright 3-bdrm mainfloor, 5 appliances, parking, close to schools, shopping, $1100/mo + 1/2 utilities. Available May 1st. Call Richard Days 416-865-7864 Eve/wknds 905-686-9662 WHITBY,above ground bachelor. Bright, spacious, in quiet neigh- bourhood. Bonacord/Cochrane. 1st/last. Avail.immediately. Call days 905-626-8173, nights (905)666-5609 WHITBY, BYRON/KEITH Sts., large 3-bedroom, parking, heat & water included, hydro extra, $1075/month. (905)432-4168. WHITBY,furnished 1-bedroom basement bachelor apt. Separate entrance. $650/month inclusive, first/last. Non smoker. Available immediately (905)665-7246. WHITBY, large bright newer one bedroom basement, eat in kitchen, fireplace, laundry, parking, nice neighbourhood, $850/mo. inclu- sive. Call (416)838-1026 WHITBY,McQuay/Bonacord. 1- bedroom walk-out basement, gas f/p, parking, shared laundry, no smoking/pets. $900/month, Avail. immediately. Call (905)430-2635 after 5pm WHITBY-2-bedroom suites $840 - $860. all inclusive, close to all amenities. Office hours 9-5 Mon- day - Friday. (905)666-4589. WHITBY.Newly renovated 1-bed- room basement apartment. Sep- arate entrance, laundry, near GO Bus. No smoking/pets, A/C. $700/month includes utilities. First/last Immediate. (905)728- 7578. B OWMA N V IL L E ’S B E ST L O C AT I ON I M M E D I AT E O C C U PA N C Y New 1&2 bedroom suites from $975./month 3 Months FREE utilities • 5 Appliances, gas heat, a/c •Juliet balconies •In-suite laundry • Lockers available • FREE access to onsite fitness centre • 25 Minutes from Toronto C A L L K E L LY TO V I E W 9 0 5 -6 9 7 -1 4 3 2 Exclusive Condo SuitesPickering Millenium - 1000 The Esplanade Bright condo in gated community. Ensuite laundry. Great open space view. Steps to Pickering Town Centre and Public Transportation. 1 Bedroom From $1,200 Call Paul at 647-558-8509 For All Properties MANAGEMENT SERVICES 416-296-1012 www.delrentals.com WHITES/BAYLY, PICKERING, 1- BEDROOM BASEMENT apt., re- cently renovated, clean, quiet, util- ities and parking included. Avail- able May 1st. $750/month. Call (905)831-9486 A-ABA-DABA-DO NOBODY NEEDS TO RENT If you're paying $750+/mo you CAN OWN - LET ME SHOW YOU! No Down Payment!! Ken Collis, Assoc. Brkr, Coldwell Banker RMR R.E. (905)728-9414 or 1-877-663-1054 kencollis@sympatico.ca 1 AAABSOLUTELY FABULOUS Burns/Thickson, Whitby beautiful 3-bdrm home, 2-fireplaces, bay windows, newly decorated, all ap- pliances incl. $1500+utilities, avail. immediately. Call 905-427-5128. 1010 DUNDAS ST.,Whitby, 2- bdrm house, $850/mo inclusive. First/last req'd. Avail. immediately. Call Aileen 905-666-9321 3 BEDROOM BUNGALOW, Oshawa, 4 appliances, freshly painted, hardwood floor, $1150 plus utilities. Available June 1st. First/last/credit check required. No pets. 905-433-1632. ABSOLUTELY astounding 6 months free, then own a house from $600/month o.a.c. Up to $5,000 cash back to you! Require $30,000 plus family income and good credit. Short of down pay- ment? Call Bill Roka, Sales Rep. today! Re Max Spirit (905) 728- 1600, 1-888-732-1600 AJAX THREE BEDROOM upper level, new kitchen, new bath, new windows, 4 appliances, a/c, laun- dry, close to all amenities. Avail. immediately. 1-year lease. $1400/utilities included. Fran 905- 619-3403. AJAX 3-bedroom bungalow, hard- wood, new kitchen, 3 appliances plus shared laundry, large lot, 2-parking, near all amenities. First/last, references. 905-683- 9213 AJAX Beaches - Bright 3 bed- room bungalow. Country living. Large yard. Fireplace. Steps to lake. $1250/mo. +util. Please call (416)984-4021. AJAX, AVAILABLE Immediately Harwood/Hwy #2. Bungalow w/ basement $1100 plus utilities; May 1st 2-bedroom bungalow, no base- ment, $1100 plus utilities. Dennis Morgan 416-587-0060, (905)831- 9500. AJAX,bungalow, main floor, hos- pital area, 2-bdrms, 2-parking, laundry, backyard, garage, utilities & cable incl. Walk to schools,/bus- es. First/last. $1150/mo. May 1st. (905)686-4703 AJAX,close to IGA and Hospital. 4-bedrooms, 4-car driveway, fami- lyroom w/fireplace, c/a, 5 appli- ances, $1,350/mo plus utilities. Available May 1. Call (905)683- 5755. AJAX,main floor of semi, 3- bdrms, walk-out to deck, laundry, parking, Harwood/Bayly, no smok- ing/pets. $1150/mo+ 60% utilities. Avail. immediately. (905)294-0760 AN UNBEATABLE DEAL!0 down, own your own home. Car- ries for less than rent. OAC. Mini- mum income required per house- hold is $40,000. Please call Aure- lia Cosma, Remax Spirit Inc. 1- 888-732-1600 or (905)728-1600, 24 hr. pager. ATHOL/RITSON,Oshawa -clean 1-bedroom, parking, laundry, $550 includes. utilities. Available imme- diately. No pets or smoking. 416- 717-2853 BACHELOR $600,1-bdrm $725, 2 Bdrm $775 all inclusive. North Oshawa/Oshawa Centre. Available May 1. First/Last. No pets. for more info call (905)723-1647 (905)720-9935 CLEAN 3-bdrm, 1 bath, laundry, south of Port Perry on 1 acre lot. $1100/mo. + utilities. Available May/June (905)261-0026 COURTICE - Trulls Rd., 3 bed- rooms, finished basement, 2 bed. apt. upstairs with sep. entrance, Garage, huge lot, available now, $1500. (905)479-0008 FINALLY A PLACE to call home! Pickering spotless and bright, 3- bedroom, gourmet kitchen, luxuri- ous living/dining, huge, fenced backyard, full basement, applianc- es. Quiet, yet close to schools, shopping, transit. Everything you could want and more! Stop look- ing, this is it, $1375+. Call Tom 905-259-6551 and come home LARGE 3 BEDROOM home, c/air, backyard, covered deck, walk to O.C., exclude basement, $1065.+utilities. Avail. immediate- ly. 905-721-9585. LOVELY 3-BDRM bungalow, Olde Whitby, new kitchen w/dish- washer/microwave, laundry, close to downtown, schools, transporta- tion. First/last. No smoking/pets. Avail. immediately. $1300/mo+ util- ities. (905)668-9653 NORTH WHITBY - 3 bedroom bungalow, $1500. on cul-de-sac, large lot, available asap. Referenc- es/first/last, call 905-655-0081 or 905-666-0246. OSHAWA large 1-bedroom base- ment apartment. Near OC, $700/inclusive. A/C, laundry and parking. Available immediately. No smoking/pets. Call (905)436- 9439 OSHAWA,Bright updated 3-bdrm semi. 5 appl. c/air. walkout to deck. Fenced yard. Excludes bsmt. Avail. Apr 15/May 1. $995 utilities extra. First/Last, referenc- es req'd. 905-571-5260, 416-435- 2962. PICKERING (West) -Immaculate 3 bedroom detached home. No smoking/pets. $2000/mo. or main floor only $1600/mo. First/last & reference required. Call (905)509- 7199 for information. PICKERING 1948 GLENDALE Dr., 3-bedroom bungalow, 4 appli- ances, finished bsmt., w/3pc. bath/laundry, $1350/mo. + util. Available May 1st. (905)831-2210 A/P PAGE 30 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, April 8, 2005 www.durhamregion.com Come & Worship publishes every Friday To Advertise your Church Service or Special Events Contact: Janice Samoyloff at 905-683-0707 or Fax: 905-579-4218 or Email: jsam@durhamregion.com W ORSHIP & & & Come and Worship with us at: Intercultural Worship Center 377 Mackenzie Ave. Unit #10 Ajax, ON. Tel: 905-619-9095 Fax: 905-571-5616 An E.M.C.C.E.D. member church. We are a local community church based on principles of: Love, Faith, & Power that teach the Holy Scriptures in its entirety We are located behind the Burger King On Bayly between Harwood & Westney Our service times are: Sunday 11:00 a.m. & 7:00 p.m. Thursday 7:30 p.m. ST. ANDREW’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 35 Church St. N., Pickering Village 905-683-7311 Sunday Family Worship - 10:30 a.m. Sunday School - Supervised Nursery Pastor John Bigham EVERYONE WELCOME WORD OF TRUTH CHRISTIAN CENTRE 1527 Bayly St. Pickering 905-839-0333 Senior Pastor Joseph Fisher We invite you to come and celebrate Jesus with us ! Worship times: Sun. 11am & 7pm, Wed. 7pm Fri. 8pm - Youth (R.E.A.C.H.) Visit our Resource Centre at 1543 Bayly St. or call: 905-839-4953 We provide: mentoring, computer training, tutoring, career development, anger & stress management assistance, teen parent support & fun activities. (For youths ages 13-19) C OME Sunday, April 17 th Evening Praise Concert Featuring HIMIG SINGERS (Filipino Choir) & Soloist Janet Yukich 6:00 pm Everyone Welcome 1084 Brock Road, Pickering Dr. Sam Martin 905-837-8771 (just south of the 401) GOSPEL MUSIC CONCERT BURNS CHURCH - Ashburn 765 Myrtle Rd. West Sunday, April 17, 2005 at 7:00 P.M. featuring THE PROVERBS & ROXANNE FLAGLER The Proverbs, and Roxanne Flagler, are well loved here in Canada, and the USA. You will enjoy this evening, as they present the best in Gospel music. Offering and Refreshments For info. 905-655-4240, 905-655-8509 [pre-concert music by Bill Downie, Blessings Music] IS LIFE GETTING YOU DOWN? Do you need help? We offer:Non-Medical Home Care & Personal Support for 55+Companion- ship/Caregiver relief;Moving assistance; Organizing, packing, decorating; Light Housekeeping; Seasonal Clean up; Pet Care Tw o hours, Two days, Two weeks! HELPING HANDS, LOVING HEARTS 905-839-0858 761 McKay Road, Unit #1 Pickering, Ontario L1W 3A3 Phone: 905-619-2093 Fax:905-619-3366 west 401 east Brock Rd 1 Montgomery Pk. Rd. Pickering nuclear plant X 761 McKay Rd Unit #1 ★ ✩★ ✩★ MOVING SALE ★ ✩ ★ ✩★ Antique dresser w/mirror; antique washboard; metal school desk; small boy's bike; Kirby Heritage 84 vacuum, full set; Hoover portable washer & dryer; computer desk; colour printer; video/cd cabinet/rack w/lock; 20-50 year old collection of piano, violin & accordion music books and records, etc. Saturday April 9th 9am - 1pm 604 Annland Street, Pickering GARAGE SALE / MOVING SALE Rain or Shine Saturday April 9th, 9am-3pm 64 Mullen Drive, Ajax MOVING SALE SATURDAY, APRIL 9TH 8 a.m. - 12 noon - Rain or Shine 534 DAHLIA CRES., PICKERING (Rosebank and Toynevale area) GARAGE SALE (23 Archer Drive, Ajax) SATURDAY & SUNDAY Furniture to trinkets. KENNEDY, Alexander Hamilton "Stewart"(45 yrs Service with the Royal York Hotel) In his 66th year, at his residence with his family by his side on Wednesday, April 6th, 2005. Stewart beloved hus- band of Margo. Cherished father of Wayne and his wife Jo-Ann and Deborah and her husband Bob Storms. Devoted Opa of Tim, Alexander, Arden and Serina. Lovingly remembered and always missed by his family in Scotland, Germany and his many friends. The family will receive friends at the ACCETTONE FUNERAL HOME, 384 Finley Ave., Ajax (905-428-9090) on Sunday, April 10th from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. A celebration of Stewart's life will be held in the chapel of the funeral home on Monday, April 11th, 2005 at 11a.m. Cremation. In lieu of flow- ers, donations made in Stewart's memory to the Ca- nadian Cancer Society, the Diabetes Association or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by his family. The family wishes to send their heartfelt thanks to Durham Access to Care and all those who assisted in Stewart's final care...you will never be forgotten. LEMME, Elli Johanna - Passed away peacefully at Caressant Care Nursing Home on McLaughlin Road in Lindsay on Friday, April 1, 2005. Elli Nitschke, in her 90th year, was the beloved wife of the late Herbert Lemme. Fondly remembered by Maria and her husband Murray Lewis of Little Britain. Wally and her husband Peter Hubler of Germany. Annette, Todd, Kayla and Sara Julien of Ajax, Eric. Tr ish, Taylor and Morgan Lewis of Little Britain. Visitation was at the MACKEY FUNERAL HOME, 33 Peel Street, Lindsay on Sunday, April 3rd from 1:00 p.m. until the time of a Celebration of Life Service at 2:00 p.m. Interment was later at Erskine Cemetery, Pickering. Memorial donations to a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. PERERA, Harry - Peacefully on April 6, 2005 in Pickering, Ontario. Harry, loving father of Saman- tha, Michelle and Nicole (Rick Guthrie), dear grand- father of Cody and Brandy, husband of Gloria. Fr iends and family are invited Monday April 11th, visitation 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. Funeral Service 2 p.m. at THE SIMPLE ALTERNATIVE FUNERAL SER- VICE,275 Lesmill Road, Toronto, 416-441-1580. Private cremation to follow. Donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family. PICKERING Hwy 2/Dixie.3 large bedrooms, 2 storey detached, 3 baths, dbl garage, din/rm, liv/rm, fam/rm, fireplace, huge deck, A/C, 4 appliances, $l,475. June lst (416) 356-1858. PORT PERRY,3 bedroom bunga- low (master ensuite), gas fireplace, garage. No pets/smoking. First/last, references. $1,300/mo. utilities included. Available June 1. 905-982-1469. SOUTH Ajax main floor, 3-bdrm, hardwood, kitchen appliances, shared laundry, 2-car parking, fenced, no smoking/dogs. $1150+60% utilities May 1. (905)619-0833 WHITBY -4 bdrm. house with laundry, $1400/mo. & 1 BDRM. APT., $725/mo. Both avail. imme- diately. No pets/smokers, first/last, references. 905-655-8648. WALK-OUT 2 bedroom basement (Pickering). Big kitchen. Big living area. Big lawn (mutual). 1 wash- room. Laundry included. Bright, neat & clean. $800 +40% utilities. First & last required. Please call (905)837-2505 or (647)293-2505. WHITBY - 3-bedrooms, 21/2 baths, walkout basement, 4-appli- ances, amenities close. Available May. 8-5 p.m. call 905-668-1441; 5-10 p.m. 416-283-9391. WHITBY,3-bedroom semi de- tached, Dunlop/Annes St., large yard, utilities,appliances included, shared laundry, no smoking, May 1, $1250 per month.(905)430-2925 BRAND NEW END townhouse, Brock/Woodlands Whitby. 3-bed- rooms, 3-baths, air, breakfast bar, May or June 1, $1325 & utilities, 905-427-9673, (416)407-9140. BROCK ST. N./DUNDAS Gor- geous, townhome, 3-bdrms, 3- baths, ceramic/hardwood through- out, deck, all new appliances, C/A, separate garage, fireplace. $1400+utilities. Immediate. 905- 509-4006, 416-877-4543. BROOKLYN-3 bedroom town- house, 2 1/2 baths, garage, 5 appl., a/c, non-smoker/pets. Avail- able May 1st, first & last, $1200.+ utilities 905-852-3675 CARRIAGE HILL Colborne St. E., Oshawa- 2 & 3 bedrooms avail- able. Close to downtown and shopping. 4 appliances, carpet and hardwood flooring, close to 401 and GO. Utilities included. Call (905)434-3972. www.realstar.ca NORTH OSHAWA 3 Bdrm Non- quon Townhouse, freshly cleaned/ painted ,4 appliances,fenced yard. May 1. $875 plus hydro. 905-571- 7403. OSHAWA south 3 bedroom town- houses, close to schools, shop- ping. $975/month plus utilities. First/last. Available May 1st. 905- 579-9956 or Toll-free 1-866-922- 6422. PICKERING - new 3-bedroom, 2- bathrooms, patio, walk to Pickering Mall, 5 appliances, available April 1st. First/last. No smoking/pets. $1300+utilities. (905)665-3219 PRINGLE CREEK CO-OP,95 Crawforth St., unit 85 Whitby, (905)666-2008 is accepting appli- cations for June 1, for two -3 bed- room units, $906 plus utilities. (no subsidy avail.). ALSO Wheelchair accessible unit avail. immediately. (wheel chair access bed- room/washroom, on main floor, some subsidy available. ) Subject to membership policy approval. Applications available at Commu- nity Centre Unit 85, 10am-4pm.- Mon.-Thurs., (On Friday, Sat. & Sun pick-up points are posted on Community Centre's door be- tween, 10am-7pm). TAUNTON TERRACE - 100 Taun- ton Rd E., Oshawa. 3 bedrooms with/without garage. 3 appliances, hardwood flooring, Outdoor pool, sauna, Children's playground close to all amenities. Fenced back- yards. 905-436-3346. www.real- star.ca. TOWNHOUSE - 3 bedrooms, in a desirable north end Oshawa com- plex, available June lst. $l,200 plus utilities. lst/last months rent re- quired.Telephone (905) 438-8264. 1-FURNISHED ROOM in quiet home, nice neighbourhood. Ajax. Harwood/Hwy#2. First/last. Bus route. No smoking/pets. working male preferred Laun- dry/cable/parking included. $400/month. Avail. immediately. 416-893-0140. AJAX SOUTH, 2 rooms (1 master bedroom), all inclusive, internet, cable, parking included. Avail im- mediately. Price negotiable. Ezio 416-709-1600, (514)804-2138 (leave message) BROCK ROSSLAND bed sitting room in basement of new home, suitable for clean, quiet working person, no smoking/pets, parking cable laundry, $450. (905)666- 1460 FURNISHED ROOM in 3 year new house. Ajax. Suit professional or student, seconds to GO stop/sta- tion, shopping, 401. Immediately, $500, first/last. Leroy (905)626- 1447. FURNISHED ROOM in beautiful custom home in Pickering. Pre- ferred: 2 "handymen" willing to help with odd jobs in exchange for great home-cooked meals. Laun- dry, parking, outdoor hottub, Sprucehill Rd. in Pickering, $450/mo. First/last. Avail. May 1. 905-831-4859 FURNISHED ROOM in house, non-smoker, female preferred. $450/month first/last. No pets, no smoking. (905)686-1588 NORTH WHITBY Master Bedroom w/ensuite, walk-in closet. Nice res- idential area, parking. Room only or room & board. Available imme- diately. 905-430-1825 OSHAWA CENTRE - suit semi-re- tired male preferred. Furnished room shared bungalow. Cable, laundry, parking, $120/weekly. First/last/reference. 905-723-5325. SOUTH AJAX furnished room in clean home, sep entrance, in- cludes parking, cable, dishwasher, microwave, no pets/smoking, $500/mo, first/last. Call 905-427- 6932. 2-BEDROOMS/BATHROOM IN home. Shared kitchen/laundry fa- cilities. All utilities included. one parking. $700/month. No smok- ing/pets. Brock/Finch. Available Immediately. 416-458-5371 AJAX,basement, room for rent, furnished, $400. Close to Highway & Durham Centre. Cable and A/C included. Available anytime. 416-846-9647. AT THICKSON/ROSSLAND, friendly people. huge backyard, $450 monthly. Spotless bungalow, cable, internet, telephone, near bus, gazebo, must see. Also base- ment apt. $800+. 905-723-5653 or 416-827-3334. CHRISTIAN MAN seeks same to share 2 bedroom apartment, south Whitby, fully furnished, cable TV, utilities. Close to go. $420/month. Keith (905) 556-9863. OSHAWA,King/Harmony St.S., share bright 2 bedroom basement apt, near all amenities, all inclusive $400 per month, call 9am-9pm. 905-576-2807. OSHAWA, Simcoe & Bloor. Share furnished apt with 2 males. Near all amenities. Available April lst. 1st/last, $400/mo inclusive. Viewing (905)433-4088. PICKERING,Altona/Hwy 2, clean, large bedroom available in upscale neighbourhood. Includes cable, laundry, internet, parking, near all amenities, TTC and Pickering Tr ansit. $400/month. Female pre- ferred. (647)882-8237 SUMMER GETAWAY Birch Bend Cottages (866)638-7886 About 1hr away- in the Kawartha's. Reason- ably priced, clean & comfortable cottages. Great sunset, clear wa- ter, good fishing. www.birchben- dresort.on.ca 1983 SPRINTER,28ft A-body, GM 454, auto, 85,000 miles, full-size bdrm & bath, 4-kws Onan genera- tor, roof a/c, microwave, fridge, all maintenance/service records. $15,000 firm. (905)433-3981 2002 COLEMAN Bayside Folding Tr ailer with slide-out, sleeps 8, ful- ly loaded including A/C. Brand new condition with many extras. $11,900. Call (905)447-2925. SAKHO; SPIRITUAL MEDIUM specializes in solving problems, re- moves negativity, reunites loved ones, protections, legal problems, business success, etc. Quick re- sults guaranteed. Call NOW! (416)785-3499 or 1-866-258-2192 SINCERE SINGLES introduction service. Specializing in long-term relationships. Toll Free 1-866-719- 9116. www.sinceresingles.ca. 1/2 price special, now on! LIVE-IN certified oversees nannies/care givers. Elder care, special needs, minimum wage ap- plies. No fee employers OEA. (416)699-6931. TLC DAYCARE,South Ajax area, non-smoking, secure (parent on- ly) access web cam. CPR, First- aid, police check. Flexible hours. (905)426-7540. Does Your Child Struggle to Learn or Read? www.PaceTutoring.ca (905) 706-7367 CARING, INSPIRATIONAL,expe- rienced caregiver/companion/aid available for $120 for doctors vis- its, shopping, house cleaning, cooking, etc. Alzheimer's/handi- capped patients welcome. Out- standing references avail. Durham Region. Sharon, 905-831-4859. PSYCHICS reader and advisor, help in all life's problems, satisfac- tion guaranteed, specializing in Palm, Tarot and Crystal Ball read- ings, always private and confiden- tial, house parties available. (905)665-3222. STANDING TIMBER Wanted. Large or small acreages. Hard- wood, softwood or cedar. J&D Logging, Lindsay. (705)340-5535 or 1(888)564-4464. 11 TABLETOP VENDING ma- chines, locations in Durham, work 2 hrs. a week, net 50%, all cash. Best offer. 905-985-0289. LEATHER jackets 1/2 price, purs- es from $9.99, luggage from $19.99. wallets from $9.99. Every- thing must Go! Family Leather, 5 Points Mall, Oshawa (905)728- 9830, Scarborough (416)439- 1177. 2PC solid dark wood diningroom cabinet with 3 glass shelf hutch, a magnificent piece, valued at $1500, asking $800 obo. STATELY queen bed set, incl. de- signer headboard and footboard, superb Sears Opedic comfort plus mattess and box spring, solid wood frame, must be seen, valued at $3,000, asking $1500 obo. (905)373-4106. 36" HITACHI color t.v., less than 2 yrs. old. Picture in picture. $750. firm. Custom Hitachi stand includ- ed with t.v. Phone after 5 p.m. Ask for John (905) 725-0858 6 PIECE High quality Cream col- oured Lacquer Bedroom set. $3000. 3 piece Living room set. $350. Call (416)356-5998. A DININGROOM, cherry wood, double pedestal table, 8 chairs, Buffet, hutch, dovetail construc- tion. New, still in boxes. Cost $11,000, sacrifice $2,600. 416- 746-0995. A King orthopedic pillowtop mat- tress set. New in plastic, cost $1600. Sacrifice $550. 416-746- 0995. Can deliver A-1 CARPETS, CARPETS, CAR- PETS!! 3 rooms installed with pad from $289 (30 yds). All Berber carpets on sale now! Free up- grade to 12 mm premium pad with every installation, 20 oz Berber carpet starting at 0.69 sq. ft., car- pet only. Lots of selection for eve- ry budget. Three month equal payment plan available. Free in home quote. SAILLIAN CARPETS at 905-242-3691 or 905-373-2260, 1-800-578-0497. A1 ALL SATELLITE SERVICES. Sales, Installation & Service Of All Makes. SALE! FTA $218, DishNet $257. Quick Installs. 7 Days A Week. (905)999-0362 ALL NEW QUEEN orthopedic mattress, cost $1000, sell $200. Call 905-213-4669. APARTMENT SIZE piano and bench $800, Queen Anne Coffee and end tables $200, electric lawn- mower $50, crystal chandelier $350 all obo, 905-721-2262 APPLIANCES - Refridgeator frost free, Deluxe stove $475/pair. Heavy duty washer/dryer, $275/pair or $675/all. Also super deluxe refridgeator/stove, large ca- pacity washer/dryer, used 2 years, will separate, all exceptional ap- pearance. (905)925-6446 BBQ PARTS AT HANK'S APPLI- ANCES Refrigerators, $99/up. Washers, dryers $125/up. Stoves, $149/up. Visit our showroom. Large selection! Parts. 426 Simcoe St. S. (905)728-4043. BBQ TIME SPECIALS - Beef sides, hamburg, roasts, and steaks. 905-986-4932 (days), 705- 432-3031 (anytime) BED,Aamazing bargain, queen orthopedic mattress set, new in plastic, warranty, $250. 416-741- 7557.Will deliver BEDROOM SET,cherrywood, bed, chest, dresser, mirror, 2 night stands. Dovetail construction, nev- er opened. Cost $8,000 Sacrifice $1,900. (416)748-3993 BEDROOM SUITE,gorgeous cherry sleigh, triple dresser/mirror, tall dresser, 2 night tables, new. Cost $7450, sell $1,900. Call 905- 213-4669. CARPETS SALE & HARDWOOD FLOORING: carpet 3 rooms from $329 (30 sq. yd.) includes: carpet, pad and installation. Free esti- mates, carpet repairs. Serving Durham and surrounding area. Credit Cards Accepted. Call Sam (905)686-1772 CARPETS.Laminate and vinyl sale. 3 rooms, 30sq yds. for $319. Commercial carpet including pre- mier underpad and installation. Laminate $1.69sq ft. Click system. Residential, commercial, customer satisfaction guaranteed. Free Esti- mate. Mike 905-431-4040 CEDAR STRIP CANOE, 14 ft., $1,000. 905-342-3236 COMPUTERDEALS.NET Special- izing in anti-virus/spyware solu- tions. If your computer's way too slow, we know how to make it go! New & used laptops and desktops from $288. Family business, 20yrs same location. (905)655-3661. COMPUTERS: BITS AND BYTES Computer Services: P2/400 (desk- top) $119.; P3/500 (tower) $219.; P4/1.5Ghz (tower/black) $399. Other systems avail. Add a 17" (beige) Monitor w/system pur- chase for only $50. CD-RW up- grade only $30. w/system pur- chase. Repairs at reasonable rates w/Free Pick-up and Delivery within Oshawa/Whitby. Minimal Charge other areas. Interac, Visa & Mas- tercard accepted. Layaway Plans. Leasing now available OAC on New & Refurbished Systems. 27 Warren Avenue, Oshawa (1 block east of Park/Bond). Call (905)576- 9216 www.bitsandbytestech.com DARKROOM contents - including six foot sink, Beseler enlarger, ea- sel's, paper safe, trays and all ac- cessories, $800. Gourlay upright piano $400. Call 905-377-9983. DELIVERY DRIVER required for appliance deliveries, and general labour. Must have class D license, be bondable, willing to work shifts, Apply in person with resume and driver's abstract, 426 Simcoe St.S. (905)728-4043. DINING ROOM SUITE,cherry- wood, buffet, hutch, arm chairs & side chairs, pedestal table, dove- tail drawers, Cost $9550, sell for $2950. New, still in boxes. 905- 213-4669. HERBAL BUSINESS inventory, dried herbs, essential oils, fra- grance concentrates, accessories, whole sale value, $8,000. Call (705)277-3336 (Pontypool) Hot Tub (Spa) Covers - Best Price, Best Quality. All Shapes & Colours Available. Call 1-866-585- 0056 HOT TUB COVERS & Pool Safety Covers - best quality, best prices, all colours, all sizes, large variety available. Delivery included. Cen- tral Ontario Hot Tubs, call Paul 905-259-4514 or 866-97COVER HOT TUB,New Premium 6 person 48 jets, foam insulation, two 5Hp retail $12,000, Sell $7,500. o.b.o. Call (905)409-5285 KITCHEN table/4 chairs;vertical blinds; horizontal blinds; Toppers; Drapes; ladies’ golf clubs & bag men’s & ladies bicycles. Prices range $25 to $250. 905-697-1560 MOFFAT WASHER AND DRYER, heavy duty, white. $350 for the pair. Call 905-985-8247 after 6 p.m. RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT: Double sliding glass door, reach-in cooler $800; Single glass door reach-in cooler $500; Double glass door reach-in freezer $2,350; Dou- ble solid door reach-in freezer $1600; Double solid door reach-in refrigerator $1,200; All good clean, working condition. (905)986-1991 MOVING SALE:Quality 8' diplo- mat slate pool table/balls/cues with p/pong top, asking $1250. Freezer, 2 livingroom couches, coffee table, oil painting, chair/ottoman, double bed w/mattress, boxspring head- board & night table, custom made vanity/mirror, 2 ladders, asst'd gardening tools, best offer each. (905)428-9443. NEW DANBY APT sized freezers $209. New Danby bar fridges, $119/up. Also, variety of new ap- pliances, scratch and dent. Full manufacturers warranty. Recondi- tioned fridges $195/up, ranges $125/up, dryers $125/up, washers $199/up, new and coin operated 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" rang- es and 24" frost free fridges now available. Wide selection of other new and reconditioned appliances. Call us today, Stephenson's Appli- ances, Sales, Service, Parts. 154 Bruce St. Oshawa.(905)576-7448 PENN.DUTCH CORNER CUP- BOARD 1840'S, original milk paint inside, flawless condition, $2,500 OBO. Irish Pine Armoire from Wil- low County Cork, mint condition, detail trim, all original. 705-632- 1660. PIANO Technician available for tuning, repairs, & pre-purchase consultation on all makes and models of acoustic pianos. Re- conditioned Heintzman, Yamaha, Mason & Risch, & other grand or upright pianos for sale. Rentals also available. Gift Certificates available. Call Barb at 905-427- 7631 or check out the web at: www.barbhall.com. Visa. PIANOS - Clearance sale on all Grand Pianos. Also huge selection of upright, digital pianos. Large selection of used pianos (Yamaha, Kawai, Heintzmann etc). Not sure if your kids will stick with lessons? Tr y our rent-to-own. 100% of all rental payments apply. Call TELEP PIANO 905-433-1491. www.Telep.ca WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! PLAYSTATION2 MOD CHIPS XBOX MOD CHIPS installed from $125. Several chips available for each console. We buy used/work- ing consoles. For all the details: www.durhammods.com North End Oshawa. 905-626-0542 POOL table, 1" slate. Solid wood. New in box, accessory package in- cluded. Cost $6750 sell for $2300. 905-213-4669. TOTE bins, hinged, medium-size (20), four black kitchen chairs, Kenmore washer/dryer, electric hospital bed $800, new DVD player, walkers/canes, new wheel- chair, commode w/wheels. (905)665-3037 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, April 8, 2005, PAGE 31 A/Pwww.durhamregion.com ~ GET APPROVED ~ Fe e l i n g l i m it e d b e c au s e o f : • NO CREDIT • BAD CREDIT • COLLECTIONS • BANKRUPTCY • DIVORCES • REFUSED BY BANK C a l l D e r r i c k 90 5 -4 26 -0 0 51 Looking for a second chance at rebuilding your credit? 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No phone calls please. 7th Annual Garden & Landscape Show April 8, 9, 10, Civic Auditorium Oshawa Only 1 booth left! Gardeners & Crafters welcome. Reserve your booth today. Sharon 905-579-4473 ex. 2285 Sponsored by Oshawa This Week RENT TO OWN - New and recon- ditioned appliances, new TV's, Stereos, Computers, DVD Players, Furniture, Bedding, Patio Furni- ture, Barbecues & More! Fast de- livery. No credit application re- fused. Paddy's Market, 905-263- 8369 or 1-800-798-5502. SEARS 9.0-hp Craftsman roto- tiller, Briggs/Stratton engine. with reverse. 21" tine width, rear tine tiller with counter-rotating tine. Excellent shape $1100-obo. (905)668-1895 TARPS - Spring Clearance, 10% OFF until April 30th. Woven Poly Ta rps,all sizes from 8'x10' to 30'x50'. Priced $7. - $90. (tax incl.) Call Bowmanville 905-623-5258. VENDING Machine for Sale. $100. Call 905-686-9128. WOOD CHIPPER/LEAF MULCH- ER,8 hp Techumseh motor, al- most new, less than 1/2 price. Call Bob at (905) 623-3090. WANTED - ceramic top stove, white preferred, good condition, reasonably priced, call 905-434- 0392. WANTED:solid oak & maple kitchen tables with chairs; newer good working appliances; fridge, stove, washer, dryer, dishwashers; full dining room sets; bedroom sets, also sleepsets, box/mattress; solid wood bar stools etc.; living- room furniture, sofa, loveseat etc; will pick up, pay cash. 905-260- 1123 VENDORS WANTED for Home and Trade Show in Port Hope, Fri- day, April 22 to Sunday April 24. Call 905-885-8053 BORDER COLLIE/SHEPHERD mix puppy for sale. Good tempera- ment. Call 905-983-1020. MINIATURE PINCHER PUPPY, black & tan, for sale. Call (905)571-3669 PAPILLON PUPS 12 WEEKS- Males and Females. Call evenings or weekends 905-986-9955. REGISTERED GERMAN SHEP- HERD puppies. World Class Ger- man lines. Vet checked, first shots, tattooed, family raised, guaran- teed. 705-786-0322. REGISTERED German Shepherd puppies, great temperament, fami- ly-raised, reasonable. Call 905- 986-0425. SHIH-TZU & LHASA-SHIH-TZU puppies. Vet checked and first shots. Asking $400. (905)433- 0708 WE PICK UP WHERE YOUR DOG LEFT OFF! Reserve a Spring Cleaning from The Backyard Butler. Ya rd Clean-up available. Call The POOP N' SCOOP team for more information (905)982-1437 WOULD YOU ENJOY your DOG more if he were better trained? TSURO DOG TRAINING. www.tsurodogtraining.com 905-797-2855 1987 FIREBIRD - Excellent condi- tion. Red. Low Kilometers (140,000 kms). Original Owner. Only $2500!!! Call (905)831-6631. 1991 VW PASSAT GL.Clean car, 224,000kms. Runs well. $2850. as is. Call (905)579-2209. 1993 CUTLASS SUPREME S - 6 cylinder, power everything, runs excellent. $2500 o.b.o. Call Dan 905-925-6727. 91 VW Passat GL. 5-spd, black, as is. $1,000 obo. Call 705-277-1635. 1994 FORD TOPAZ 2.3-litre, rust- proofed, A/C, good condition, clean, certifiable, please call Steve (416)281-2635 1994 RED PONTIAC GRAND AM SE,2 door, fully loaded, 90k on engine. New all season tires. Runs & looks great. Certified and e-test- ed. $3,799.00 Call 905-982-0070 for details. 1995 HONDA CIVIC DX, 2-dr, black, 5-spd, rear spoiler, alloy wheels, a/c, e-tested. 174,000kms, excellent condition. $5,500. Call (905)665-6838. 1995 MERCEDES BENZ 500 SL convertible, triple black. Excellent condition, 89,000 kms. $35,000.00 Call 905-982-1999. 1996 RED DODGE Neon, 2 dr, au- to, PS/PB, looks good runs well, $2,990., 1995 Green Chevy Lumi- na LS, 4dr., loaded, 162kms., looks good runs well. $3,990.(905)424-2253 1997 DODGE CARAVAN $4490; 96 Saturn SL2 $2999; 94 Grand Prix $2699; 93 GrandAm $2699; others from $1699. Certified & e- tested (Kelly & Sons since 1976 (905)683-7301 or 905-424-9002 www.kellyandsonsauto.com 1998 CAVALIER Z24,5-speed, 103,000kms, loaded, a/c, CD, cus- tom alloy wheels, willing to safety $6,700 certified & e-tested. (905)448-8668. 1998 PONTIAC Grand Am 150,000kms, V6, $4,650; 1997 Chrysler Intrepid Sport, 120,000kms, loaded $4,650;. 1998 Plymouth Neon 180,000kms, $2,950; All certified/e-tested. (905)665-3222 2000 HONDA CIVIC DX special edition, 5spd, sun-roof, alloy wheels, CD, rear spoiler, black, certified, 118,000kms. Original owner. $8950. (905)668-6558 2001 CHEVROLET Impala LS, 3.8 V6, like new, $7,950; 1994 Nissan Ultima GXE, 5-spd, power moon roof, $3,250; 1994 Plymouth Ac- claim V6, auto $2,300. All vehicles fully loaded, certified & e-tested. (905)665-3222 2002 MERCEDES BENZ CLK 55 AMG, silver, 2 tone leather, load- ed, mint. Full set snows on MB mags, 30,000 kms., $62,000.00 Call 905-982-1999. 2003 ACURA EL PREMIUM,su- per clean, lady driven, 21,000km, black/black leather, every possible option, warranty-2010 with road- side assistance. $22,000. (905)579-4759 2003 BUICK CENTURY Custom, bronze mist metallic, automatic, V6, all power options. 1 owner, mint condition, factory warranty. 7500kms $18,500 o.b.o. (905)668- 9659 or leave message 2004 MONTE CARLO SS,8,000 kil., loaded, grey with black leather interior, Asking $25,000 or best of- fer.Te lephone (905) 436-8892. BAD CREDIT? No History? Need a car? Tired of the run-around? Straight Talk! Call now! 905-686- 2300 or toll free 1-888-769-2502 NEED SPECIAL FINANCING? DRIVE TODAYA NEW 2005 OR USED 96 OR NEWER VEHICLE CALL 24 HR. CREDIT HOTLINE 1-800-405-7161 1-866-826-7681 CALL BRIDGET BANKRUPTCY SLOW CREDIT NO CREDIT GOOD CREDIT ALL CREDIT CHALLENGES NO APPLICATIONS REFUSED CELL: $ $ ADAM & RON'S SCRAP cars, trucks, vans. Pay cash, free pick up 7 days/week (anytime) 905- 424-3508. $ $75+ TOP DOLLARS - Ajax Auto Wreckers pays for vehicles. We buy all scrap metal, copper, aluminum, fridges, stoves, etc. 905-686-1771; 416-896-7066 $$$$ A1 JOHNNY JUNKER. Tops all for good cars and trucks or free removal for scrap cars and trucks. Speedy service. (905)655- 4609 or (416)286-6156. 1A - ALL SCRAP CARS,old cars & trucks wanted. Cash paid. Free pickup. Call Bob anytime (905)431-0407. A ABLE TO PAY Up to $5000 on cars & trucks Free Towing 24 hours, 7 days. (905)686-1899 (Pickering/Ajax) or (905)665-9279 (Oshawa/Whitby). ABLE to pay cash for scrap vehi- cles, free pick-up. call Leo anytime (905)426-0357 CASH FOR CARS! We buy used vehicles. Vehicles must be in run- ning condition. Call (905)427-2415 or come to 479 Bayly St. East, Ajax at MURAD AUTO SALES 1989 CHEV PICKUP V6, $1800 Call 905-725-9989 2000 DODGE DAKOTA, sport V6, 77,250 KLM very good shape, will certify, $11,500 call (905)420- 0402. 2004 Chevy Trailblazer 4x4, 26,000 km., available 96,000. 40 months left on a 48 month lease. Leather seats, loaded, black exte- rior, tow package, $657/month, 0 down. Will pay lease transfer fees. 905-697-6320. 2004 GMC SIERRA Ext. Cab, Z71, fully loaded. Assume lease $389/month plus tax for 27 months. Bill 905-261-9934 1988 CHEV WINDOW VAN.7 passenger, trailer hitch. 235,000 km, runs well. $1250-obo as is. Leave message (905)668-1997 1995 TOYOTA,4 runner, fully loaded, excellent condition, 1 own- er, Toyota serviced, 190kms, $5,500 call 905-665-6046. 1998 ASTRO VAN Ve ry good condition. $4500-obo. (905)431- 2862 1999 CHEV ASTRO VAN,loaded, 150kms, excellent condition, 8-seater, running boards, dutch doors, best offer. Call (905)666- 5366 1999 FORD EXPLORER,Eddy Bauer, 4x4, green 2-tone, fully loaded, power roof, leather, excel- lent condition, $14,000. 905-985- 0025 or 416-451-2605. TWO 1994 CARAVAN SE, 7pass, 3.3L, V6 auto, loaded, p.seats, new tires & exhaust, both look & run like new. Private $1,700 each. (905)404-8541 2003 FJR YAMAHA 1300cc, 3 full touring bags, electronic wind- shield, $16,500. Rob 905-706- 8080. FRIENDS & LOVERS Dating Ser- vice, don't wait for love to knock at your door. 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Fast, courteous. www.techsos.ca or call 1-877-767-0774 A/P PAGE 32 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, April 8, 2005 www.durhamregion.com SELL IT NOW CALL AJAX 905-683-0707 durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, APRIL 8, 2005 PAGE 33 A/P E a s t e r n M i n i D i s p o s a lEastern M i n i D i s p o s a lEastern Mini Disposal R e s i d e n t i a l /C o m m e r c i a l D i s p o s a lResidential/C o m m e r c i a l D i s p o s a lResidential/Commercial Disposal 4, 6 an d 12 y a r d b ins4, 6 and 12 ya r d bi n s4, 6 and 12 yard bins Complete disposal of concrete, sod, soil, household & Complete disposal of concrete, sod, soil, household & Complete disposal of concrete, sod, soil, household & yard waste, shingles , building and construction materialsyard waste, shingles , building and construction materialsyard waste, shingles , building and construction materials NO job too big or smallNO job too big or smallNO job too big or small Also available for excavating projectsAlso available for excavating projectsAlso available for excavating projects Call for pricesCall for pricesCall for prices 478 Grandview Street South Oshawa, ONT L1H 7S3 (905) 723-4927 Office (905) 723-4459 Fax (905) 622-5200 Mobile email: easterndisposalcorp@sympatico.ca We Offer Great Deals on Spring Clean Ups. We Also Offer Weekly and Monthly Services Starting at $11.00/week. Dog Walking Services Also Available. Tired of Poop n’ Scooping? Let Us Do It For You! Call (416) 573-7247 Tired of Poop n’ Scooping? Let Us Do It For You! Call (416) 573-7247 D AMIEN M CISAAC S P E C I A L I Z I N G I N : • B A S E M E N T S • R E N O VAT I O N S • F I N E C A R P E N T RY • D E C K S D R A G O NF LY C O N TRA C TI NG p h o n e : 9 0 5 -6 2 6 -6 6 5 2 e m a i l : d a m .m c @ s y m p a t i c o .c a BY APPOINTMENT ONLY! PETTICOAT CREEK! Modern, chic design present in this 4+1 bdrm., 3 bath home situated on a quiet court. Spacious master combines with a sitting room, walk-in closet and 4 pc. ensuite. Cozy main flr. family rm. with fireplace, 2nd flr. laundry, open concept rec rm. with fireplace, 5th bdrm./office are enjoyed features. Close to elem. & sep. schools, Conservation, local transit to amenities & 401. $279,900. Jacquelynn Tanner @ 906-619-9500. $279,900JACQUELYNN TANNER* 905 619-9500 BY APPOINTMENT ONLY! WHITBY `WOW’! Designer’s dream in north Whitby. French doors, chair rail, crown mouldings, high baseboards, mirror closet doors, cac, gas fireplace, ceramic tile, upgr. brdlm., 200 amp service, custom tier deck with A/G pool & lovely landscaping make this 5+1 bdrm. home a star. Greenhouse kitchen with pantry overlooks the pool. Full walkout basement offers liv./din. rm., kit., 4 pc. bath & 6th bdrm. Beautiful elegant décor thru-out! $368,000. Jacquelynn Tanner @ 905-619-9500. Website: www.jacquelynntanner.com Email: jtanner@trebnet.com sutton-group heritage realty ltd. $368,000ELVIRA LAROCQUE* 905-683-2100 BY APPT. ONLY $1 6 8 ,9 0 0 W O W , updated townhome features gleaming hardwood floors, eat-in kitchen, living room w/walk-out to patio. Renovated bath. Professionally finished family room in basement. Natural gas heating. Call Elvira today to arrange for your personal viewing. FRENCHMANS BAY - ON THE RAVINE!! PPeercy Fulton Ltd., Broker Get the PICTURE! Our photo library is packed with great photos just waiting to be framed and mounted. If you see a photo in the Metroland Community Newspapers of Durham Region that you wish to purchase, you can order a re-print or a digital image by calling (905) 683-5110 NEWS ADVERTISER Ninth annual event at St. Mary PICKERING — Sign on for a week of sports action. For the ninth year, St. Mary Catholic Sec- ondary School is holding summer sports camps for boys and girls aged five to 13. The daily sports are soccer, baseball, basketball and floor hockey, and each camper receives a T-shirt. The camp uses three gymnasiums and two fields. Every day there is a one-hour super- vised lunch, with pizza and pop provided on the Friday. Registration is May 10, from 4 to 7 p.m., May 12 from 4 to 7 p.m., and May 14 from 9 a.m. to noon. All registration days are in Gym C at St. Mary, 1918 Whites Rd. Cost is $99 with registration on or before May 14 and after it’s $125. The camp runs Aug. 8 to 12, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. For more information, call Mark McCann at 905-420-7166, ext. 4049. CALL 1-800 ING DIRECT ®A registered trademark of ING Groep N.V. used under license by ING Bank of Canada. Here’s a mortgage designed to help you end your payments as soon as you can. We call it the unmortgage.Pick up the phone, call 1-800 ING DIRECT and talk to an ING DIRECT Mortgage Specialist. Or go to any ING DIRECT Infospot. The time is now to start setting yourself mortgage-free. Unenthusiastic about spending 25 years paying a mortgage? Uneasy about dealing with the uninformed? FU T U REYO U R U N M O R TGAGE Get your kicks at Pickering sports camp this summer A/P PAGE 34 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, APRIL 8, 2005 durhamregion.com *Sales Representative **Associate Broker ***Broker/Owner ****Licensed Assistant View these listings on-line @www.durhamregion.com 56 DEVERILL CRES., AJAX FIRST Realty Ltd. JOHN LLOYD** 905 831-3300 105 WHITE PINE CRES., PICKERING ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!! The purchaser of this home will appreciate the many thousands of quality upgrades. Beautiful maple floors thruout 1st and 2nd levels. SGDWO to fully fenced yard highlighted by $8000 deck. No neighbours behind - backs onto ravine! Completely finished lower level. 4 baths, appls., quality window coverings, cent. air, cent. vac, much more. Meticulously maintained, eat off the floor spotless. Seeing is believing! SAT. & SUN. APRIL 9 & 10 2-4 P.M. SAT. APRIL 9, 2-4 P.M. FIRST Realty Ltd. GERRY KORENTOS* & JAY VANULAR* 905-831-3300 955 AUDLEY RD. S. GORGEOUS SUNSETS OVER LAKE ONTARIO Stunning 3175 sq. ft. Weymouth model executive home on a premium lot and in a class of it’s own overlooking conservation are and Lake Ontario. Features 4 bdrms. with ensuites, a Great room with a dramatic 2 storey ceiling, 23x13’ kitchen and 9’ ceilings, mn. flr. office/library, 2nd flr. balcony, 2nd flr. laundry, partially fin. bsmt., premium lot and more. $589,900. SAT. APRIL 9, 2-4 P.M. 909 AUDLEY RD. S. THIS HOME FEELS BRAND NEW Stunning 2976 sq. ft. family home in high demand Lakeside waterfront community of south Ajax. Premium corner model w/casement windows and short walk to lake. 4 large bedrooms w/ensuites. Huge fam. rm. w/gas fp. and media centre. Spacious kit. w/centre island, pantry and roomy breakfast nook. Formal din. rm. w/bleached oak hrdwd. flr. Sunny parlour with double French doors. Conv. 2nd flr. Laundry. Nicely fenced and landscaped. $393,900. MIKE WEYMES Toll Free: 1-877-822-6900 905-822-6900 weymes@royallepage.ca Royal LePage Real Estate Services Ltd., Broker SUNDAY APRIL 10, 2-4 P.M. 20 ROBERSON DRIVE, AJAX 607,248 sq. inches. Buy this home for under $1.07 per sq inch. 4 bedrooms, library, family room, and massive kitchen. Overlook golfers taking out their frustrations as the home backs onto Riverside GC. That famous Scot John Boddy built the place to stand for a 100 years. The Scots may be frugal, but not when building fine homes. Join me on Sunday. No Haggis, and No Bovine. Just a great house. FIRST Realty Ltd. BILL McLEAN* 905 831-3300 1081 LONGBOW DR., PICKERING JOHN BODDY Act now for the popular quality-built home in a high demand neighbourhood. Super clean with a fin. rec rm., eat-in kit., upgraded oak cpbrds., a cozy fam. rm. w/a woodburning fp. This is a must see. Call Bill McLean at 905-686-3330 to view this and other great homes. www.sellingwithbill.com $274,900SAT. & SUN. APRIL 9 & 10 2-4 P.M. BRIAN BEVINGTON* 905 683-5000 QUALITY ONE Realty Ltd. Broker SAT. & SUN. APRIL 9 & 10, 1-4 P.M. 3 LILLEY AVE., AJAX BY THE LAKE SHOAL POINT/ASHBURY TRIBUTE HOMES COMMUNITY Gorgeous 4-bdrm. home in sought after Lakeside Family Community. Close walk to nearby park and short distance to lake & conservation area. Fantastic open concept layout with w/o balcony on 2nd floor. Home approx.1900 sq. ft. (5 yrs new). Home features hrdwd. flrs., gas fp. in fam. rm., 3- washrooms, spacious kit. w/w/o to a private wooden fenced yard, walk-in from garage.This home is in move-in condition. Come and see for yourself. Call now for an exclusive viewing. A 10+!!!. $299,900FIRST Realty Ltd. JACQUELINE* & RON* ROUTH 905 831-3300 1758 WALNUT LANE, PICKERING FABULOUS GLENDALE (HWY. #2 & WALNUT) This home offers many upgrades. Beautiful bathrooms, superior landscaping and stunning inground pool. Listed for $324,900. Please join us for a viewing. SAT. & SUN. APRIL 9 & 10 2-4 P.M. SUN APRIL 10 1-3 P.M. 823 ELVIRA $54 9, 0 0 0 View o n l i n e a t : w w w . B e s i d e T h e B a y . c o m RICK SERGISON* 905 391-HOME 4663 ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME HOME BESIDE FRENCHMAN’S BAY! • Approx. $200,000 worth of renovations • Pie-shape lot on quiet court overlooks Frenchman’s Bay, conservation & ravine • Gigantic, sunny kitchen with breakfast area • Dining area with heated ceramic floors walkout to oversized composite sundeck • Slate fireplace in living room • Spacious family room - 8 ft. w/o to patio • Romantic master bedroom overlooks water • Ensuite with whirlpool tub, separate shower • Steps to parks, beach, schools & shopping 7 Thorogood St. Take possession of this beauty just as the sod settles. All the best of new without the wait. Great open concept, 3 bdrms., 2 1/2 baths, gas fi replace and all beautifully upgraded. Perfect Ajax location for Toronto commuters. $278,000. Dir: 401 to Salem Rd., north to Rossland, right to fi rst left onto 2nd right - 7 Thorogood St., ‘Castlefi elds’ Developments. See you there! PATRICIA BULLEY* R.M.R. REAL ESTATE 1894 SCUGOG ST. PORT PERRY PLAZA 905-985-7351 Sunday, April 10th, 2-4pm MANY U P G R A D E S RON TAMRAZIAN* 905 831-9500 SUN., APR. 10 1-4 P.M. Beautiful 4 bedroom home with lots of upgrades. Hardwood and ceramic flooring, gas fireplace, professionally finished basement with 2 piece bath. 6 seater hot tub in the backyard with two-tiered deck. To view call Ron Tamrazian at 905-831-9500. $379,90031 MORDEN CRES., AJAX Sutton Group Heritage Realty Inc. 40 DUCATEL, AJAX 1480 OLD FOREST RD. SUN. APR. 10, 2-4 PM. Ready to move into this three bedroom townhouse is close to shopping, Go Transportation and easy access to the 401. Finished rec room. Great family community. Fenced back yard. We are ready for offers. Prudential Achievers Realty, Broker MIKE ARNOLD * 905 428-7677 SAT. APR. 9, 2- 4 PM., SUN. APR. 10, 2-4 PM. $224,900 $249,000 Great bungalow for first time buyer situated on a large lot among bigger homes. Walkout from basement. Formal dining room w/o from kitchen to deck. Front sun room. Nicely decorated. Come out and see this unique home. CHRIS PYKE* 905-619-9500 www.DurhamProperties.ca SAT., APR. 9, 2-4 P.M. This is a very nice and large 3 bedroom townhouse in prime north Ajax. It boast laminate hardwood floors, a large family room. Professionally landscaped both in the front and rear yards. The master has a full 4 piece ensuite. You can just move in! The vendor is leaving all five appliances. There is central air and the home is meticulously clean. To view photos online visit www.DurhamProperties.ca or call for more details. Chris at 905-619-9500. $229,90053 HUGHES CRES., AJAX Sutton Group Heritage Realty Inc. Beautiful detached 3 bedroom home in desirable family community close to all amenities. Hardwood floors in living & dining rooms, mostly new windows & doors, newer broadloom on 2nd floor with ceramics in all baths, kitchen & foyer. Flexible closing. Call Matt MacIsaac* or Andrea Colby* for directions. Matt MacIsaac* Andrea Colby* B R I S C O E E S TAT E S L T D . 905-428-2121 OPEN HOUSE SAT. APR 9 TH 2-4 PM 1535 Marshcourt Drive, Pickering $239, 9 0 0 SATURDAY APRIL 9 2-4 P.M. 44 ALBERY CRES., AJAX Large south facing lot. Beautiful 4 bedroom home, with spacious dining room/living room, cozy family room with fireplace & newly finished recreation room. Gorgeous hardwood floors, spacious entry way. Come & see this fantastic home! Bonnie & Paul 905-619-9500. PAUL JONES*& BONNIE DAVIS* 905-619-9500 HEATED INGROUND POOL!! Group Heritage Realty Inc. Beautiful detached 3 bedroom home in desirable family community close to all amenities. Hardwood floors in living & dining rooms, mostly new windows & doors, newer broadloom on 2nd floor with ceramics in all baths, kitchen & foyer. Flexible closing. Call Matt MacIsaac* or Andrea Colby* for directions. Matt MacIsaac* Andrea Colby* B R I S C O E E S TAT E S L T D . 905-428-2121 OPEN HOUSE SAT. APR 9 TH 2-4 PM 1535 Marshcourt Drive, Pickering $239, 9 0 0 This lovely 4 bdrm. family home has been recently upgraded. Master has ensuite & sitting area, sunken fam. rm. w/woodburning F/P, private deck off kitchen, professionally landscaped, C/A & C/V. All this & more with a flexible closing date. Call Harry Hayes, broker/ owner Sutton Group Status Realty Inc. today for your showing at 905-428-8274. HARRY HAYES Broker/Owner 905-428-8274$349,000SAT. & SUN. APRIL 9 & 10 1-4 P.M. 21 SPIERS CRES., AJAX STATUS REALTY INC. BROKER KEN & SUE SHERBAN* 905-728-1600 T.O. Line 905-427-1177 SUN. APRIL 10 2-4 P.M. 25 BAKER DR., AJAX Everything is done! Just “move-in” to this freshly painted, newly carpeted, air conditioned family home. Lots of hardwood, private yard, 55x117’ lot plus plus plus. Dir.: Harwood south to Clemens, east to Baker, watch for signs.$279,900SSppirit Inc. Broker GREAT S. AJAX SIDESPLIT durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, APRIL 8, 2005 PAGE 35 A/P *Sales Representative **Associate Broker ***Broker/Owner ****Licensed Assistant View these listings on-line @www.durhamregion.com SHARON CHISHOLM* 905-683-5000 Dir: 416-566-6120 QUALITY ONE Realty Ltd. Broker 1103 GOSSAMER DR., PICKERING TOTALLY UPGRADED NEWER EXECUTIVE HOME Don’t miss out on this all brick 4 bdrm. home in prime north Pickering. Upgrades incl. 41’ frontage, full 2 car garage, bleached hardwood floors, upgraded ceramics, main floor laundry, extensive crown moulding, Jacuzzi in master bedroom, finished rec room, landscaping. Close to conservation! SHARON CHISHOLM DIRECTLY AT 416-566-6120 or email schisholm@trebnet.com ONLY $319,900PAUL ST. AUBIN* 905 831-3300 9 FALLINGBROOK, WHITBY SUN. APRIL 3, 2-4 P.M. WHITBY EXECUTIVE HOME • Bassett and Garden • 4 bedrooms • Family room on main floor • Hardwood floors on main floor • Freshly painted • New windows and California shutters 18 WINTER CT., WHITBY BY APPOINTMENT SATURDAY APRIL 2 FIRST Realty Ltd. $349,900 $339,900BACKS ON THE PARK • 4 bedrooms • Quiet area • Hardwood floors • Big eat-in kitchen • Walkout basement View photos on-line at: www.virtualproperties.ca/g4401 DOUG TAYLOR** 905 831-3300 FIRST Realty Ltd. SAT. & SUN. APRIL 9 & 10, 2-4 P.M. 14 COOMER CRES., AJAX • Finished top to bottom • Gleaming hardwood/ceramic flooring • Porch enclosure, cent. air, cent. vac. • 4+1 bedrooms, 4 washrooms • 2 walkouts to huge deck • Built-in shelving, wood shutters • Close to schools, shopping and transportation www.dougtaylor.ca PIE-SHA P E D L O T AL SACCO* 905 831-3300 FIRST Realty Ltd. SAT. APRIL 9, 1-4 P.M. 41 LAX AVE., AJAX Well built 3 bdrm. home on quiet crescent. Well maintained and tastefully decorated. Open concept liv./din. rms. w/2 sided fp. in mn. flr. fam. rm. with w/o. Eat-in kit. with breakfast area, hrdwd. flrs. throughout main flr. 3 large bdrms., master w/4-pc. ensuite soaker tub and sep. shower. Great location, close to schools, parks and amenities. Sec. system, CAC, GDO incl. Move-in condition. HARWOOD & FISHLOCK 11 5 1 GLO UCESTER SQUARE DEB CHAPMAN* 905-831-2273 CASE REALTY LTD. Lovely four bedroom, 2500 square foot custom home. All the upgrades have been done. Formal living and dining room with hardwood floors. Renovated kitchen, w/built- in appliances, finished basement. Outstanding perennial garden surrounds the pool and cabana. Call for details. POOL TIME IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER!!! SAT. & SUN. APRIL 9 & 10 2-4 P.M. Sunny, immaculate home w/cathedral ceilings, Maple hardwood flooring, ceramic backsplash, Corian countertops in kitchen with w/o to fully fenced backyard. 3 Sizable bdrms. on 2nd floor, master with w/i closet, 4 pc. ensuite, 3rd bdrm. with w/o balcony. Plus...PROFESSIONALLY FINISHED BASEMENT with 2 spacious bdrms., upgraded windows, 3 pc. bath, TV room & so much more! Any questions? Call Janine @ 905-434-7777! Curious? Peek at this house, with the Squeak of your mouse-->www.janineledding.com STUNNING 10+++ ‘LAKEVIEW’ MODEL IN SOUGHT AFTER LAKESIDE COMMUNITY! JANINE LEDDING* 905- 434-7777 Ability Real Estate Ltd.$325,000SAT. & SUN APRIL 9 & 10 2-4 P.M. 95 HANDLEY1 D A NI E L S C R E S, AJ A X MARTY OCCHIPINTI* 905-434-7777 BACKING ONTO WESTNEY HEIGHTS PARK! This 4 bedroom home is close to 401 & Go Train. Basement in-law apartment with separate entrance. Features huge family eat-in kitchen with walk-out to multi-tiered deck, hardwood floors, family room with fireplace. All appliances and window coverings included. Pri ce to sell at $284,900. Don’t miss out. MLS#E624841. SUN. APRIL 10 2-4 P.M. Ability Real Estate Ltd. ROUGE RIVER REALTY LTD. BARRIE COX* 905 839-7449 w w w. b a r r iec o x . com 1552 DELLBR O OK AVE. * Great Pickering location near Va lley Farm & Finch * Many upgrades including hardwood & ceramic floors, crown moulding, etc. * Fabulous finished basement with recreation room & office area * Prof. landscaped incl. interlocking brick * Central air conditioned * Main floor family room with fireplace & walkout to huge deck * Asking price $282,900 S UND AY APRIL 10, 2-4 P.M . M O V E RI G HT I N! SAT. & SUN. APRIL 9 & 10, 2-4 P.M. 201 H OOV ER DRIVE *Great Pickering location near Altona & Sheppard. *Prestigious community close to Rouge Valley. *Fantastic finished basement with kitchen and full bathroom, ideal for in-laws. *Large, modern family size kitchen, open concept to family room. *New broadloom and renovated bathrooms. *Roof reshingled in 2004. *Central air conditioned. *Asking $369,900. 1370 FIELDLI GHT BLVD. #1 *Great Pickering location near Liverpool and Glenanna. *Huge living room with cathedral ceiling. *Large deck looking on to mature trees. *Upgraded windows. *Modern family size kitchen. *End unit. CALL NOW FOR A PRIVATE VIEWING. SATURD AY APRIL 9, 2 -4 P.M. SPECTACULAR TOWNHOME SATURD AY APR IL 9 , 2:30 - 4:30 P.M. 1245 GLOUCESTER SQUARE WALKOUT BASEMENT AND RAVINE LOT! *Rare opportunity in desirable community near Finch & Dixie. *Walkout basement. *Backs onto forest/ravine with sunny west exposure. *Extensive laminate flooring. *Main floor family room with fireplace. *Separate, formal dining and living rooms. *Asking price $319,900. 7 09 SA NDC AS T LE CRT, PIC K W HITES RD.&OKLAH OMA D R. GREG WOODS* 905-831-2273 SUMMER IS COMING! • Large Executive 4 bedroom, 3 car garage • Heated in-ground pool • Walk to Frenchmen’s Bay • Extensive landscaping & garden SUN. APRIL 10, 3-5 P.M. CASE REALTY LTD.$469,900ggre g-woods@coldwellbanker.ca ww w.gregwoods.c a YASMINA NEZIREVIC* 905-683-2100 ABSOLUTELY AWESOME A must see. Beautiful, spotless home. Open concept layout, on a gorgeous ravine lot and nicely landscaped. $$$ spent on upgrades. Custom 2 tier deck. Too many features to mention. To view this property or others call Yasmina. See you on Sunday. 185 3 VA L L EY VI E W DR ., P IC KE RI N G PPercy Fulton Ltd., Broker SUN. APRIL 10 2-4 P.M. LIDA NOORAFKAN* 416-235-2500 BELIEVE ME! HARD TO FIND NICE HOME AND PRIME LOT 50.04X318.75 Fabulous custom built raised bungalow, 3 + 2 bdrms., finished basement with separate entrance, central vac., central humidifier, roughed in intercom. 200 amp. service, new roof, beautiful landscaping, interlock all around house, laundry on main floor, jacuzzi, sauna, french doors, wet bar, almost 2500 sq. ft., upgraded top to bottom, oak hardwood floor in living rm. & dining room. Huge cold cellar, new roof 2004. Believe me hard to find, deep lot & nice home. Just move and enjoy. 1 472 RO S EB A N K EVERY SAT & SUN 1 - 4 1 - 4 OPEN HOUSE OP E N H O U S E WEST REALTY LTD. JILL HILBORN KHEDER Sales Representative 416 265-2000 SUN. APR. 10, 1-4 P.M. 54 HUMPHREY DR., AJAX PRIME AJAX COMMUNITY AT LAKE! Sunfilled 3 bedroom home with beautifully finished basement. ULTIMATE REALTY LTD. SUN. APRIL 10 2-4 P.M. 3505 WESTNEY RD., AJAX 1.5 acre open concept custom home in Greenwood Village almost 5000 sq. ft. of living space, features 4+3 bdrms., 4 baths, fam. rm + fp & w/o to tiered deck, skylight, 3 car garage, cent. air & vac, hrwd. & ceramics and much more. Asking $619,900. Follow signs from Westney Rd. and Taunton to 3505 Westney Rd. or call Marlene Kerr at 905-686-5153 or see www.marlenekerr.com for interior pictures.$619,900MARLENE KERR** 905- 686-5153 Sutton Classic Realty Inc. WALK TO THE LAKE! 47 BOLLA ND CRE S., SOUT H AJ AX ST E P IN S I D E to appreciate the value in this spacious and immaculate home situated in Demand South Ajax just steps to Lake Ontario, parks and walking trails and offering an upgraded kitchen, PARKLAN D V I E WS , finished basement w/new 2-piece bath, and all major upgrades already done! T H I S H O M E D E M A N D S AC TI ON ...S ee you o n S u nday ! SUN. APRIL 10, 2-4 P.M. MARY ROY Broker/Owner 905-426-7515$294,888 R ESULTS REALTY INC. BE FIRST IN LINE!! 228 A NNIE CRES., AJAX L OO K IN G FO R D ESIR A B LE NE I GHBO UR HO OD ? You’ve found it in this Pickering Village /Executive home offering over 2700 sq. ft. with spacious rooms, a grand entrance with Scarlet O’Hara staircase, huge family room, new broadloom, California shutters, French doors, professionally landscaped yard with interlocking walkways and much more! PR IM E L OCATI ON ...R EAL IST I C P RI C E...C ome b y an d see fo r yo ur s elf! SUN. APRIL 10, 2-4 P.M. $ 3 8 9 , 8 9 8 A/P PAGE 36 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, APRIL 8, 2005 durhamregion.com WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD • HIGHEST TRADE-IN VALUEWE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD • HIGHEST TRADE-IN VALUE UP TO $1,000ON-LINE CREDIT: www.villagechrysler.ca CHRYSLER • DODGE • JEEP 19 HARWOOD AVE. AJAX (North of 401) 401 CHRYSLER CHRYSLER FIVE STAR SERVICE ★★★★★ Bi wk y/84 m os. Bi wky/72 mos .Biw ky/72 mos .B iw ky/7 2 mos. T hese are limited time offers which may not be combined with any other offer. 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Environmental handling charge m ay apply FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT S e t Tir e P r e s su r e Set Tire Pressure C o m p u t er i z e d A li g n m e n t Computerized Alignment To e A d j u s t m e n t To e Adjustment S t e er i n g A nd Su s p en s i o n Steering And Suspension I n s p e c t io n Inspection $69.95$69.95 Call: 1-866-834-0744 Expires June 11/05 NO CHARGE AIR CHECK • 2.7L 190hp DOHC 24-valve V6 engine • 4 spd. automatic • Air • AM/FM stereo with CD • 4 wheel disc brakes with anti-lock and all speed traction control • 4 wheel independent suspension • Unique access liftgate • Rear wheel drive with Electronic Stability Program (ESP™) Remote keyless/illuminated entry • Sentry Key™ engine immobilizer • Power locks, mirrors and windows • Advance Multistage air bags with occupant classification system for front passenger $27,995$27,995 PURCHASE FOR OR LEASE FOR $388$388 PER MO. FOR 48 MOS. 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