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Home My WebLink AboutNA2006_02_17 By Danielle Milley Staff Writer PICKERING — Durham may have two ministers in Prime Min- ister Stephen Harper’s cabinet, but many in Pickering are closely watching a minister from Quebec. Lawrence Cannon, MP from the Gatineau-area riding of Pontiac, was sworn in as the minister of transport Feb. 6 -– a portfolio that includes dealing with the proposed airport in north Pickering. Stephen Frederick, president of Vo ters Organized to Cancel the Air- port Lands (VOCAL), was watching the cabinet appointments closely. He is pleased with Mr. Cannon’s selection. “They did seem to put forward a candidate that has experience in the transport industry,” he said. “I Pickering airport opponents in watch-and-see mode GTA asked to follow Scugog’s lead in cracking down on imitation weapons By Erin Hatfield Staff Writer DURHAM — It seems toy guns are not just for play anymore. Durham Region, in the hopes a recent toy gun amnesty in north Durham will spread across the Greater Toronto Area, has put its support behind a toy gun bylaw. Scugog Mayor Marilyn Pearce and Durham Regional Police Constable Todd Petzold asked all area municipalities to follow the north Durham community’s lead in passing a bylaw to protect the public by regulating the sale and possession of replicas and imita- tion firearms to anyone under 18 years old. “Essentially, what we are look- ing at is protecting our youth,” said Const. Petzold, the force’s high school liaison in north Durham. “There is no reason for (youth) to have them on the streets.” Const. Petzold showed Region- al council a duffel bag filled with imitation guns that are sold as toys in dollar stores, gas stations and large department stores. “When you see these you will understand why the police can make a mistake,” Mayor Pearce said. “You will probably shoot first and ask questions later.” Federal legislation prohibits the sale of replica or imitation handguns to people younger than 18, but there is no rule on possessing them in public. The bylaw, passed by Scugog in January, was prompted by a number of incidents involving toy guns, according to Const. Petzold. That includes a drive- NOTHING BEATS A GOOD READ Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo PICKERING — Emma Hamdic takes a close look at one of the books she was reading with her mom, Djurd- jica, and sister, Alannah, during Altona Forest Public School’s recent Family Reading Night. 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Looking for a good home Heritage Day Free Family Event Saturday, February 18, 2006 11:00 am to 3:00 pm Pickering Town Centre cityofpickering.com/greatevents The Pickering 36 PAGES ✦ Pressrun 49,900 ✦ Metroland Durham Region Media Group ✦ FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2006 ✦ Optional delivery $6 / Newsstand $1 SERENITY FOUND Family’s tragedy inspires special room Page 4 WALKING THE WALK Durham man, 70, tackles leukemia research Page 9 ✦ See Imitation, Page 5 ✦ See Holland, Page 2 Mayor Steve Parish. The motion called for a public meeting and bylaw to place the following question on the Novem- ber munici- pal election ballots in Durham: “Should the chair of the Regional Municipality of Durham be elected by general vote?” Ajax will still have the question on its bal- lot in the November municipal election, along with Pickering and Oshawa, the latter of which voted unanimously. “It appears to me to be pretty ob- vious that it is unfair and improper that this isn’t being dealt with,” Mayor Parish said. “I think there are many reasons to have a direct election of the regional chair.” The discussion around the ques- tion consumed a good portion of the meeting with nearly every councillor weighing in. “I think it would be great if all the municipalities would participate,” Mayor Gray said. “Then we could deal with this one way or another.” Whitby Mayor Marcel Brunelle suggested electing the chairman would mean only candidates with access to a large amount of money would be able to run. “Our job is to be the voice of the people,” Oshawa Councillor Brian Nicholson said. “It doesn’t matter if you support it or not, you should have no hesitation of going out and asking them.” Whitby Councillor Gerry Emm said he has worked with four re- gional chairmen and has not seen one abuse the position, a senti- ment Uxbridge Mayor Gerri Lynn O’Connor echoed. “I have seen them come and seen them go,” Mayor O’Connor said. “This was not an issue until Roger (Anderson) ran for mayor and was defeated. People in Ajax were in- censed that someone who ran for mayor and was defeated ended up as chair. I think the gauntlet has to come down.” She said ads have been taken out, news articles have been writ- ten and public meetings have been held but it is an issue that is not overly important to the public. “It is time we buried this,” Mayor O’Connor said. “Let’s get onto the things that matter to the residents.” Councillor Joe Drumm said in his 30 years in politics, 18 of those on regional council, he has not had 20 residents say, “we should elect the chair.” “It is an issue created by people in Ajax. People in Whitby are not one damn bit interested in having an elected chair.” Now that council has voted on the matter, it cannot be readdressed for one year unless it is brought back by a two-thirds vote in favour. “It will be the last time we with deal with that this year,” Chairman Roger Anderson said as he brought the debate to an end. 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The act has been in place for about 20 years, accord- ing to Dr. Kyle. “It is a high priority for us and it is a challenge,” he admitted. The tracking of vaccinations requires that the Durham Region health depart- ment do so for both elementary and sec- ondary schools. Officials deal with four English school boards and one French, meaning they track the vaccinations of well over 100,000 pupils annually. “In recording this information we also keep track of day nurseries,” Dr. Kyle said. “It’s certainly a big deal for us.” Of those 100,000 students, Dr. Kyle said there are approximately 10,000 with incomplete records and with whom no- tices are sent home. Students received notices several weeks ago through their school, Dr. Kyle said. If the notices fail to facilitate up-to- date records a student faces suspension. Last year 910 students were suspended. “Usually that works in a day or so,” Dr. Ky le said. “I can’t recall when a suspen- sion order has failed.” As of Feb. 21, students in public and separate elementary schools with in- complete immunization records will be suspended until the information is received by the health depart- ment. This will be followed by all area secondary schools on April 19, and French, private and Clar- ington elemen- tary schools on May 24. “Vaccination is certainly one of our key core businesses,” Dr. Kyle said. “The benefits of vaccination are extremely well-documented.” Parents are asked to forward updated immunization information to the stu- dent’s school. Information can also be mailed or faxed to the health depart- ment. Students requiring immunization are encouraged to contact their family doctor. For students who do not have ac- cess to a family doctor, the health depart- ment is holding immunization clinics in February, March and April. To arrange an appointment or to re- ceive additional information regarding the immunization schedule, call the Durham health connection line at 1- 800-841-2729. Information on immuni- zation can also be found at www.region. durham.on.ca. 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Effectiveness of the vaccine is improved when 2 doses of the vaccine are given 1 month apart for children less than 9 years of age receiving their first influenza vaccine; 6 For adults who have not previously received a dose of acellular vaccine, it is recommended that a single diptheria-tetanus (Td) booster be replaced by the combined diphtheria-tetanus-acellular pertussis (dTap) vaccine; 7 Catch up: unimmunized children aged 12 years (Grade 7) or youth 15-19 years old may receive a single dose. Region gives students its best health shots Robert Kyle AJAX — This February, get involved in Heart and Stroke month by planning to take a CPR course. On Feb. 10, March 19 and April 10, St. John Ambulance is presenting a CPR course featuring a demonstration com- ponent to teach participants how to per- form the life-saving act. Training is $65 and occurs at the St. John site at the cor- ner of Harwood Avenue and Bayly Street in Ajax. 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Here, they were able to spend as much time as they needed with their son so they could say goodbye. “It was very important to get to spend time with him, hav- ing that much time with him,” she said. The nurses took Brady’s footprints and handprints, along with photos and hos- pital armbands, and placed them in a special box for the parents to take home. “They treated us so well here, it was like royalty,” said Mr. Morton. “Anything we wanted, they tried to give us.” The couple was so touched by the treatment they received and with the time they were able to spend with their son that they wanted to help pro- vide a private space for other bereaved families where they wouldn’t have to hear the cry of newborn babies or grieve in front of expectant parents. “A fter the funeral, we talked about it and we decided we couldn’t donate to anything else because we didn’t know what had happened so we thought we’d donate it to the hospital and help other fami- lies,” Ms. Wylie said. “This way we give parents a place to go.” The two donated near- ly $700 to the Rouge Valley Health System Foundation to go toward the creation of the Serenity Room, located inside the Labour and Delivery Unit in Ajax. The room has a lo- veseat, a rocking chair and a bassinet. There is a framed photo- graph of Brady and a memory book where people can write their thoughts to share with other families. It was under happier cir- cumstances that the Pickering were able to see the finished room. On Jan. 7, they wel- comed their daughter Emma Morton into the world. When Mr. Morton first saw the room he said he thought it was impressive and nice. “It feels good to know we actually put our money to a good cause,” he said. Ms. Wylie said the room was the idea of Karen Latreille, a maternal newborn nurse who was there for her both with Brady and Emma. She even painted the room. “She’s been amazing,” Ms. Wylie. “Even this time she was in the operating room when I had Emma.” She said the people at the hospital hold a special place in her and Mr. Morton’s hearts. To donate to the Serenity Room or to the hospital, visit the Rouge Valley Health Sys- tem Foundation’s website at www.rougevalley.ca/rvhsf. Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Melissa Wylie and Ryan Morton, along with five-week-old daughter Emma, relax in the Serenity Room at the Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital. The couple donated money to set up the room after losing their first child during labour. Pickering couple offers serenity durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 4 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, February 17, 2006 The Regions of Durham and York are participating in a joint study to find a better way to manage the residual wastes (i.e., garbage) remaining after diversion through recycling and composting. Through the Joint Waste Management Group, the two Regional Municipalities will be addressing the social, environmental and financial impacts of this issue by way of an Environmental Assessment (EA) under the Provincial EA Act. During the development of the Proposed EA Terms of Reference for this Study, Alternative Residual Waste Management Technologies (‘Alternatives To’) reasonable for consideration for this Study, were identified and presented to the public. Drop-in style information sessions have been organized at locations in both Durham & York. You are invited to attend and discuss your thoughts with the Study Team on: •Opportunities to achieve additional diversion. Can we recycle and compost even more? •The types of alternative residual waste management technologies and systems that could be implemented in Durham and/or York Regions •The proposed methodology and criteria to evaluate these alternative residual waste management systems You may obtain a copy of the Proposed EA Terms of Reference and all other background documentation from the Study Web site www.durhamyorkwaste.ca, at your local municipal office or at your local library. The Proposed EA Terms of Reference were submitted to Durham and York Regional Councils in December, 2005 and subsequently filed with the Ministry of the Environment for approval. For more information contact the Study Coordinator at: 905 668-7711 ext. 3731 or E-mail: barb.boffey@region.durham.on.ca The Information Sessions will be held from 5:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at the following locations: Tues., Mar. 7, 2006 Wed., Mar. 8, 2006 Thurs., Mar. 9, 2006 Cannington Community Centre Ajax Community Centre Courtice Community Complex 91 Elliot Street HMS Banquet Hall South Hall A Township of Brock 75 Centennial Road 2950 Courtice Road North Town of Ajax Municipality of Clarington Maple Community Centre Rouge River Community Centre York Region Administrative Centre Meeting Room #1 Poolside Lounge Room Committee Room B, Main Floor 10190 Keele Street 120 Rouge Bank Drive 17250 Yonge Street City of Vaughan Town of Markham Town of Newmarket Future Information Sessions on the preferred disposal system to follow on April 25, 26 and 27, 2006. Exact dates and locations to be announced. Public Information Sessions The Regional Municipality of Durham The Regional Municipality of York Durham/York Residual Waste Study PUBLIC NOTICEJOINT WASTE MANAGEMENT GROUP Explore Op en House 2006 Saturday, February 25, 2006 from 10 a.m. –3 p.m. 2000 Simcoe Street North, Oshawa Experience the University of Ontario Institute of Technology, take a campus tour, participate in the student life expo, or attend a variety of information sessions to learn more about UOIT programs and services. Deans, faculty, staff and current students will be on hand to help you explore the opportunities at Ontario’s fastest growing university. Parents and friends are welcome. Parking is free. RSVP at www.uoit.ca. For more information, call 905.721.3190 or e-mail admissions@uoit.ca. Op en House 2006 Saturday, February 25, 2006 from 10 a.m. –3 p.m. 2000 Simcoe Street North, Oshawa Experience the University of Ontario Institute of Technology, take a campus tour, participate in the student life expo, or attend a variety of information sessions to learn more about UOIT programs and services. Deans, faculty, staff and current students will be on hand to help you explore the opportunities at Ontario’s fastest growing university. Parents and friends are welcome. Parking is free. RSVP at www.uoit.ca. For more information, call 905.721.3190 or e-mail admissions@uoit.ca. 7).%-!+).'!4)43&).%34 +1/9Ê7 Ê 8* , - +).'34/.2/!$ Ê*ViÀ}]ÊÕÃÌÊ7iÃÌÊvÊ >Ì>Ê-«ÀÌÃ 7).% /ÕiÃ`>ÞÊÌÊÀ`>Þ\Ê££>ÊÊÇ«Ê ->ÌÕÀ`>Þ\Ê£ä>ÊÊ{«Ê h-ESSAGEINABOTTLEv!WARDED-EDALS qÊ7i>iÀÊ>}>âiÊ ÊÊÊÓääxÊV«iÌÌ NEWS ADVERTISER covering the Pickering Panthers THE NEWS ADVERTISER, February 17, 2006 PAGE 5 A/Pdurhamregion.com by shooting in north Durham, where a toy gun was used, and a hold-up of a convenience store in Ajax with an imitation firearm. There was also an episode, according to Const. Petzold, in Bowmanville where a stu- dent brought a pellet gun to school and fired it in class. “Now if we find a kid on the street we can take the weapon from him,” Const. Petzold said. The bylaw enables the police to seize toy guns from children in public places and possibly give them a $150 fine. However, Const. Petzold said police will use their discretion when issuing a fine and likely would not fine an eight-year-old. The bylaw, according to Mayor Pearce, is directed at school-aged children who are not aware of the repercussions of wielding an imitation gun in a public place. She explained once stu- dents in north Durham were made aware of the problems toy guns were causing they had a slew of students turn their imitation firearms into police. “They just didn’t want any- thing to do with them,” Mayor Pearce said. “Let’s get them out of public places.” There have already been two incidents in Scu- gog where toy guns have been seized since the passing of the bylaw. “The largest part of the bylaw is edu- cation,” Const. Pet- zold said. “These toys, when used in an offence, are fire- arms.” The Region en- dorsed the correspondence and will pass it on to the mu- nicipalities. As well, the mayors and regional chairs from the GTA and Hamilton were asked to endorse the bylaw at their meeting in Georgina today (Friday). Imitation weapons have caused problems Which is the real deal? Because it’s becoming harder to tell toy guns from real weapons, Durham is urging GTA mayors and chairmen to follow the lead of Scugog on the posses- sion of replica guns for anyone under 18. For the record, that’s a Glock 22 police issue revolver at left, an Imperial Toy Corporation Glock 22 that is spray-painted black over the original bright orange, middle, and a toy gun purchased for $2.28 from a local dollar store. Below is a Crosman AIR 17, a replica of a M-16 military assault rifle. ✦ Imitation from page 1 Marilyn Pearce You th Tr a des Fair Coming to Durham DURHAM — As part of its program to get more youth in- terested in skilled trades, the John Howard Society of Dur- ham Region will be hosting a Youth Skilled Trades Fair. No longer considered solely the industry of the blue col- lar worker, skilled trades are being marketed to youth as exciting and viable career op- tions. The fair is designed to go beyond the traditional infor- mation booth layout and will include demonstrations, ac- tivities and full exhibits. More than 1,500 youth and 40 ex- hibitors from across Durham Region are expected to par- ticipate in the event. Those interested can join in the fun at the Oshawa Civic Audito- rium on Tuesday, Feb. 28 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. durhamregion.comP PAGE 6 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, February 17, 2006 EDITORIAL LETTER TO THE EDITOR Make sure you’re heard on energy There isn’t much in our day-to-day lives that is as important as energy. We can all recall how much of a disaster it was in August 2003 when we were in the dark for a couple of days. There was a feeling of helplessness when it became clear we were powerless. We sweated it out until the air-conditioners, refrigerators and freezers came back on. It wasn’t much fun to go without electric light either, even for a day or two. Even the dimmest bulb realizes that our oldest nuclear reac- tors are running down and we are going to need to find other sources of power -- including new nuclear -- to avoid becoming captive to outside markets. For too long the Province has put off the thorny problem of finding more power. Supply has been the forgotten element in developing power for a province that is expanding in population every day. Clearly, what we’ve relied on in the past will not be sufficient for the future. That’s why the Ontario Power Authority’s 12-stop tour of the province, which made its only stop in Durham on Wednesday, is important in that it offers citizens a chance to have their say on the energy future of Canada’s largest province. No doubt Durham will continue to play a large part in that future, given the nuclear plants here in Pickering and the units in Clarington, along with the desire to add more reactors to the east end of the region. Power is intrinsic to everything we do. We’ll all have to pay the price to continue receiving it, so it only makes sense to offer up an opinion on the best way for the Province to proceed. Whether you favour more nuclear reactors, the development of alternate power sources such as wind or solar, or believe the future should include some type of incineration of trash to pro- duce power, you should speak up. For those who can’t make any of the far-flung meetings, log on to the Energy Ministry’s website at www.ontario.ca/energy and make your feelings known. Take charge of your future and offer up your ideas for Ontario. McTeague now ‘drifting aimlessly’ To the editor: Re: ‘McTeague ‘serves his entire riding,’ regardless of one’s po- litical views,’ letter to the editor, Feb. 8. Dan McTeague initially ran on a maverick stance to convince the electorate that it came first. This term originated from an American pioneer who, in 1815, refused to brand his cattle; a non-conformist. Shortly in to Mr. McTeague’s tenure he de- ferred his pension to show his integrity. A few years ago he ran into a difficult issue whereby his campaign literature was incor- rect -- a question of improper editing that lasted for months. It also came to my attention that for some time Mr. McTeague did not live in his riding, a matter that is not unlawful but to me is inappropriate. I have sought assistance from Mr. McTeague for a number of years. The issues were UIC ineptitude, French- man’s Bay ownership and the cumbersome litigations, and the suppression of free speech. Despite Mr. McTeague being the focal point in a political maelstrom and weathering a number of storms, I have always respected this well-poised and articulate member of Parlia- ment. Unfortunately I now believe that he has never served me well. Now fissiparous elements in his party have damaged its credibility and whether it’s right or wrong this News Advertiser endorsement argument doesn’t bother me one bit. 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The two parties are an ocean apart when it comes to the land on the west side. Since the provincial document looks like it lifted parts right out of the City’s plan, it makes one wonder why it took so long for the two sides to come to- gether. The City’s GMS cost more than $600,000, which developers paid for, and that didn’t include staff time, and then the Province paid its own consul- tants to come up with a plan that now looks very similar to Pickering’s. It may be two different bodies, but the money all comes from the same place – you, the taxpayer. It would have been more efficient for the two sides to have worked together for the past year or two, but at least there is some agreement now. They have an opportunity with Seaton to plan a model community where the environment is protected, there are jobs so people can live and work in the same area, transit is a priority and many more innovative ideas can be implemented from scratch. The two are now on the same page when it comes to servicing the employ- ment lands early on in the develop- ment, when it comes to talking about sustainability, and when it comes to the services that will be needed for the new community -- a post-secondary cam- pus, an arts facility, recreation facilities, municipal facilities, and on and on. Ye s, the two plans do differ when it comes to population targets (the Prov- ince says up to 70,000, nearly double the City’s number) and the City would like to see the Province fork over some money to help make Seaton great, but this is a great start. Let’s just hope the two sides can work their remaining issues out and follow through on creating the unique com- munity Seaton has the potential to be. Danielle Milley’s column ap- pears every third Friday. E-mail dmilley@durhamregion.com. Province, Pickering closer on Seaton, need to work on outstanding issues Danielle Milley staff reporter DURHAM — Nominations are now being accepted for this year’s Women of Distinction Awards by the YWCA Durham. “We are very excited at this opportunity to recognize the significant contributions dem- onstrated by women in Durham Region,” says Eva Martin Blythe, executive director at the YWCA Durham. “YWCA Durham is a turning point for women, an organization that em- powers women to make significant changes in their lives.” Up to seven Awards of Distinction will be presented to women and young women (ages 16 to 24) who have shown leadership qualities through their achievements as individuals, members of their communities and role mod- els for others. Nominations should be sent to Eva Reti, who can be contacted at 905-723- 2538, ext. 207 or wod@ywcadurham.org. The last day to nominate is March 31 at 4 p.m. The cost to nominate is $60, which includes the nominee’s ticket to the Women of Distinction Gala. Also, as nominator, you and your nomi- nee are invited to attend the Nominees’ Tea. The nominations will be judged by a se- lection committee made up of women from across Durham Region. This committee will consider only the information provided on the nomination form and the supporting docu- mentation that is submitted for each nominee. Only women are eligible and no woman may nominate herself. The Nominees’ Tea will be held on April 11 at the YWCA Adelaide House, Simcoe and McGrigor streets, in Oshawa. The Women of Distinction Gala will be held May 11 at the Deer Creek Golf and Banquet Fa cility in Ajax. To purchase tickets, call 905- 723-2538 ext 207. The cost is $85 before March 31, $95 after that. 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According to Mr. Buckley, the meetings are part of a continu- ing effort by the union to secure a new prod- uct for Car Assembly plant No. 2, which is scheduled to close in 2008. “I’m optimistic,” he said of the possibility of a new product line, but refused to comment further. National CAW president Buzz Hargrove said he was in a top-level executive meeting with GM in Detroit last week and the pos- sibility of a new product was broached. “We are meeting and we are talking. When you are meeting and talking anything can happen, “ Mr. Hargrove said. When asked if GM was pressuring the union for concessions to cut costs, both Mr. Hargrove and Mr. Buckley said no. “We are not looking at making conces- sions. We don’t believe in concessions,” Mr. Buckley said, adding that “there is no pres- sure right now to give up benefits, wages or time off.” Mr. Buckley said the union will not reopen its 3-year collective agreement reached last fall, and will not negotiate on any matters regarding pensions or other benefits. Mr. Hargrove echoed his comments. “We would resist any pressure even if there was some, but there’s not. GM knows better than that,” he said. Adria MacKenzie, corporate communi- cations representative from GM, confirmed that the company has been meeting with the CAW, but called the meetings routine. “We meet with the union on a regular basis,” she said. “We are always looking for ways to improve the business, to introduce new products and new investments.” Mr. Buckley said that the union will con- tinue to meet with GM on an ongoing basis. 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The Water & Wastewater Master Plan is to be prepared in accordance with the master planning provisions of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (June 2000).This process integrates planning for municipal infrastructure requirements with the principals of environmental assessment planning. Additional information on the Municipal Class Environmental Process and the master planning provisions are available on the Region of Durham website under the Works Department page. In accordance with the master planning process, alternative water & wastewater servicing strategies will be identified and evaluated based on an assessment of the following: •Natural Environment •Cultural Environment •Social Environment •Regulatory Requirements •Economic Environment •Technical Feasibility Public and review agency consultation is a key element of the master planning process, and public input will be sought throughout this study. An initial set of Public Information Centres (PIC’s) will be held in the spring of 2006 to present the alternative water & wastewater servicing strategies, and receive public input prior to selecting a preferred servicing strategy. Notice of the PIC’s will be published in advance. A second set of PIC’s will be held later in 2006 to present the preferred servicing strategy. At the completion of the master planning process, a comprehensive Water & Wastewater Master Plan will be filed for public review. If you have any questions, or are interested in receiving further information on this project, please contact either of the following individuals: Mr. Rich Tindall, P.Eng. Project Manager Region of Durham, Works Department 605 Rossland Road East, PO Box 623 Whitby, Ontario L1N 6A3 Phone: (905) 668-4113 Ext. 3547 Toll Free: (800) 372-1102 E-Mail:rich.tindall@region.durham.on.ca Mr. Chris Hamel, P.Eng. Project Manager KMK Consultants Limited 220 Advance Boulevard Brampton, Ontario L6T 4J5 Phone: (905) 459-4780 E-mail:chrish@kmk.ca WORKS DEPARTMENT PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF STUDY COMMENCEMENT Durham Region Works Department 605 Rossland Road East, WHITBY ON L1N 6A3 Telephone (905) 668-7711 OR 1-800-372-1102 www.region.durham.on.ca Water & Wastewater Master Plan durhamregion.com Just one more way to get your news thanks to your friends at the Metroland Durham Region Media Group Event will raise funds for Leukemia Society By Jillian Follert Staff Writer DURHAM — Bruce and Joan Down are photo people — their cozy Oshawa home is filled with the smiling faces of four children, 11 grandchildren and countless other relatives. From school pictures on the fridge, to black and white wedding portraits, few milestones go uncaptured here. But there are two framed photos that reveal a sadness among the happy mem- ories. One is of the couple’s son Phillip. The other shows his wife and two young chil- dren. There is no photo of them all together, because Phillip never met his youngest child. When he was just 37, the Down’s only son died suddenly of leukemia, leaving his infant son and pregnant wife behind. Leukemia is blood cancer; it causes the body to produce large numbers of abnormal blood cells. Like many other types of cancer, researchers do not know what causes it and there is no cure. Bone marrow and blood tests are typically used to diagnose this disease. While common symptoms include easy bleeding or bruising, bone and joint pain, and swollen gums, many people simply experience flu-like symptoms like tiredness and loss of appetite. The Downs said this is what happened in Phillip’s case, leaving them stunned when a leukemia diagnosis was made. “We didn’t know he was sick, we had no idea he had leukemia,” Mr. Down says, cradling his son’s photo. “He didn’t feel well for a while and one night his wife took him to the hospital. Next thing we knew we were going to Mt. Sinai in an ambulance... 10 days later he died.” That was almost four years ago. Today, the Downs are doing their best to make something positive of their family’s har- rowing experience. It took some time after his son’s death, but Mr. Down eventually found his way to the Oshawa office of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada. For the last two years he has been helping with galas, golf games and auctions to raise funds and participating in local events like last year’s Light the Night Walk through downtown Oshawa. This year, he’s looking for a bigger challenge. On May 27 and 28 Mr. Down — who turned 70 this year — will be walking a 21 km half-marathon in Ottawa to raise funds for the LLS. Fellow volunteers from Durham Region will walk with him, along with his daughter and her friend. The event is one of several being held across North America, with coaching and encouragement provided through the LLS Team in Training program. Every other week Mr. Down walks with his teammates, on top of his own 7 km morning walks outside or at the Oshawa Centre. “I’m putting this 70-year-old body through a lot of pains,” he joked recently after returning from his daily walk. “I’m just doing what I can to help. The goal is finding a cure and they need money to do that.” For more information or to support Bruce Down, visit the LLS Oshawa branch at 172 King St. E. Suite 305 in Os- hawa or call 905-571-5544. To learn more about the LLS visit www.lls.org.canada. Durham’s 70-year-old half-marathon man Celia Klemenz/News Advertiser photo Bruce Down is training for an upcoming half marathon, 21-kilometres long, which he is walking to raise funds for The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada. Mr. Down is walking in memory of his son, Phillip, who died of leukemia four years ago. THE NEWS ADVERTISER, February 17, 2006 PAGE 9 A/Pdurhamregion.com IT’S BETTER WHEN YOU PLAN IT YOURSELF. L.I.F.E. 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To the average person it might not constitute a gripping read, but Ms. Kinniburgh is not the average person. “I think this stuff is really exciting,” she admits, flipping though the pages. “What I’m hoping is that we’ll be in the next edition.” Ms. Kinniburgh recently came on board as chairwoman of Feed the Need Durham (FTND), a network formed in 2001 with the goal of uniting the region’s food banks. After some initial challenges the proj- ect went into a holding pattern, but Ms. Kinniburgh says things are on track now and she is looking forward to a commu- nity consultation forum slated for March 23. FTND is still in the concept stage, but organizers envision it as a central agency that would help the region’s food banks work more easily and efficiently. For example, recent studies have shown that farms and stores are some- times reluctant to donate food because they lack manpower and transporta- tion, or don’t know how to contact food banks. Ms. Kinniburgh said a central agency could foster community con- nections, help agencies share resources and make funding applications. “The nature of food banks is that they’re all competing for limited re- sources and the staff are busy doing front-line work, they don’t always have time to fundraise or go out looking for new donors,” explained Deborah Lay, a public health nutritionist with the Re- gion of Durham who is working with FTND. “We want to make healthy, nourish- ing food available to every Durham resi- dent and Feed the Need is a vital part of that.” Ms. Lay adds that many people are unaware of the need for food banks in Durham, especially because the area is perceived as largely affluent. To take FTND from an idea to a reality, organizers are looking for direction from stakeholders at the upcoming forum. On that date, three guest speakers will be on had to discuss food security pro- grams operating in their communities. Ms. Kinniburgh hopes to form a steer- ing committee and move towards a pro- gram model sometime in the next year. “The food banks we have a doing a great job, this is not to supplement them,” Ms. Kinniburgh stressed. “It’s to open the door to new possibilities.” The FTND community consultation forum is March 23 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Room 1G at the Region of Durham Headquarters, 605 Rossland Rd. E., in Whitby. Attendance must be confirmed by Feb. 24 by calling 905-579- 1706. Feeding the need in Durham A.J. Groen/ News Advertiser photo A winning team PICKERING — The Youth Centre, which serves Ajax and Pickering teens, in conjunction with the Health Committee at Dunbarton High School, produced a label for water bottles with an anti-smoking message. Committee members include, from left, Sarah Russell, Laura Russell and Courtney Nickle. The bottles were distributed to Dunbarton students. 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The Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital team along with three other community teams were taking part in the recent Great Lottery Race promotion for the hospital, held at the Pickering Town Centre. Report includes new schools, expansions and consolidations, but nothing is ‘carved in stone’ By Crystal Crimi Staff Writer DURHAM — New schools, expansions and closures are part of the Durham Catholic school board’s 10-year plan. The plan, required by the ministry of education, was ap- proved by Durham Catholic District School Board trust- ees during the Feb. 13 board meeting. Although it includes pro- jections for new schools and closures, board chairwoman Mary Ann Martin said it’s not a sealed deal. “I wouldn’t read a whole lot into it right now,” said Trustee Martin in an interview. “It’s not carved in stone; it’s just a projection.” To deal with the enrolment increases and decreases in dif- ferent areas, the 10-year plan identifies the need for five new elementary schools and two new secondary schools; replacement schools -- four in Oshawa and one each in Ajax and Pickering, and six expansions. Costs are esti- mated at $127.3 million. The new schools would be built in areas including Oshawa, Brooklin, Pickering and a po- tential Seaton community in north Pickering. Through the plan, staff also proposes consolidating 11 schools in south Oshawa and building four replacements. “(Parents) shouldn’t be disappointed about things or concerned about things because it can all change,” said Trustee Martin. She added pos- sible closures are always a concern to parents and in the past, the board has communicated with them, been respect- ful of their views and worked to alle- viate their worries, something it will do again if needed. Staff will constantly moni- tor the plan and it will come back to the board for annual review, said Trustee Martin. The 10-year plan was cre- ated using information from municipal growth forecasts and Official Plan documents, facilities services staff, finance staff and architects. According to a staff report, elementary enrolments are expected to decline for sev- eral years, then increase from 2010 to 2015. Overall, enrol- ment would be up by 1,438. For planning purposes, staff projected the Seaton develop- ment will result in additional elementary and secondary students beginning in 2009 and 2010. Secondary enrol- ment is anticipated to increase from 8,478 in 2005 to 9,232 in 2015. Based on the projections, Durham Catholic schools would require 128 portables by 2007, compared to 116 in 2005. The need would later reduce and end up at 72 portables by 2015. Over the years, the board would have to retire one portable in 2006, 15 in 2009, 19 in 2012 and 14 in 2013 - - each for a cost of $2,500. It would also have to purchase two new ones in 2006 and 11 in 2007 at $70,000 each. Facility renewal expendi- tures are estimated at $12.6 million by 2010 and $11.5 mil- lion by 2015 and annual main- tenance and operating costs are projected at $17.5 million. For the 10-year plan, princi- pals identified program retro- fits, such as facility expansions and more space for hairstyling and cosmetology programs, as items that could be added to their schools. Staff and architects will be visiting schools to gather cost- ing for possible inclusion in the plan. 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To RSVP, e-mail recruitment@durhamcollege.ca, call 905.721.3033 or visit www.durhamcollege.ca Do you have a family member in Grade 9, 10 or 11 and would like to prepare for their college education? IN THE LOOP FEBRUARY 22 AT 7 P.M. | OSHAWA CAMPUS Eric Picard For more information: www.odso.ca F o r t i c k e t s c a l l 9 0 5 -5 7 9 -6 7 11For tickets call 905-579-6711 S u n -Yo u n g L e e ,Sun-Young Lee, Associate ConductorAssociate Conductor OSHAWA DURHAM SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Saturday, Feb. 25, 2006 at 7:30 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church Pictures at an Exhibition The long-awaited masterpiece by Mussorgsky will finally be allowed to fluoresce in Oshawa under the agile direction of Maestra Lee. Two compositions by young local Canadians will be premiered. Friend of the ODSO, Frenchman Eric Picard, returns with his smouldering cello sounds to star in Lalo’s fiery Concerto in D Minor. THE NEWS ADVERTISER, February 17, 2006 PAGE 13 A/Pdurhamregion.com DURHAM — The Bereaved Fami- lies of Ontario -- Durham Region holds A Walk to Remember next month. The money raised from the event is used to support programs for the organization, which supports par- ents in Durham who have lost a child through death. “A W alk to Remember is impor- tant for two reasons,” says Christine Ferguson, the organization’s execu- tive director. “First of all, it is a lov- ing, caring and supportive atmo- sphere in which we can remember our loved ones. And, it is an event that helps us raise funds for use in our community.” Programs offered include closed groups for child loss, infant loss sup- port, drop-in events, and groups for children who have suffered a signifi- cant loss. The organization also acts as a referral service in the communi- ty. All participants in the walkathon receive a baseball hat with the Be- reaved Families of Ontario logo and name. There’s no minimum amount of money that participants need to raise to receive a hat. It’s being held at the Five Points Mall, at Taunton and Ritson roads, in Oshawa, on Sunday, March 5 from 9:15 to 11 a.m. Features also include the Charles Street Band performing, children handing out candy, raffles and prizes. For more information or to get pledge forms, call 905-579-4293. Bereaved group holding walkathon DURHAM — An upcoming lun- cheon promises to be popular for those with a sweet tooth. The Alzheimer Society of Durham Region hosts its 15th annual Choco- late Lovers’ Luncheon in May. The popularity of the event makes it a terrific fundraiser for the soci- ety, which provides programs and services for people affected by Al- zheimer’s disease and other related dementia. There are the usual treats of a lunch, chocolate desserts, door priz- es, entertainment, raffles and auc- tions. The emcee is Durham televi- sion host Dan Carter. The event is Sunday, May 7, start- ing at 11:30 a.m. at the Holiday Inn, on Bloor Street East, Oshawa. Tickets are $50. For information, call the society at 905-576-2567. Devour the Alzheimer Society’s fundraising chocolate lunch durhamregion.comP PAGE 14 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, February 17, 2006 Claremont’s a cut above PICKERING — The annual Cla- remont Winter Carnival is now winding down, but the activity was sharply focused earlier this week. The snow sculpture contest drew all manner of creations, from drag- ons to SpongeBob and even Olym- pic-themed entries, with partici- pants using their own homes as the gallery for their work. The carnival continues until Feb. 18, when there is a day full of activi- ties. A pancake breakfast begins at 8 a.m. at the United Church, while the mile run goes at 10:30 a.m. from the Country Depot. The parade is at 11 a.m., followed by a variety of events at the Claremont Community Cen- tre and park from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., including face painting and a scavenger hunt. The Lions Trapper’s ball and a lip-synch contest are at the commu- nity centre at 8 p.m. For information visit www.claremontcommunity.ca. Left, Karyn Miller used water and snow to create this rendition of Sirius Black, a dog from the Harry Potter books. Ms. Miller and sons Cole and Justin worked together on their entry. Centre, Max Cob- ham, six, Sarah, nine, and their brother Ryan, 24, created a giant snow serpent. For seven-year-old Hailey Colvin, with her creative process done, it was time to snuggle up with her fearsome dragon. Below, Natalie Gibbons, eight, left, and her sister Kimberly, 12, brought SpongeBob SquarePants and friends to town through a scene from Bikini Bottom. Speaking of tributes, for the two entries above, the choice was the Olympics. Above, Geof- frey Norton and brother Richard displayed the five famous rings and a patriotic beaver, while the entry at top came from Emily Tong, six, and sister Samantha, seven. Top right, SpongeBob strapped on the skis for Liam May, seven, left, and his brother Rory, five. For more photos, log onto durhamregion.com. Celia Klemenz/ News Advertiser photos Active Therapy & Sports ClinicActive Therapy & Sports ClinicActive Therapy & Sports ClinicActive Therapy & Sports Clinic 905-831-8115 1101 Kingston Rd., Suite 240 ( Hwy #2 & Dixie) ( in the Dairy Queen plaza) Registered Physiotherapists & Massage Therapists • Physiotherapy • Massage Therapy • Chiropractic Care • Acupuncture • Custom Made Orthotics • U/V Therapy (Eczema, Psoriasis) EVENING & WEEKEND APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE!! • Motor Vehicle Accidents • Extended Health • WSIB Claims Accepted • Personal Injury Claims THE NEWS ADVERTISER, February 17, 2006 PAGE 15 Pdurhamregion.com Summer employment opportunities could be impacted for some By Crystal Crimi Staff Writer DURHAM — A potential strike by Durham College faculty is wor- rying some students. Following an announcement last week that faculty from Ontar- io’s 24 colleges will walk off the job if salary and workload agreements aren’t reached by March 7, some students were concerned about the impact it could have on their education and finances. “I’ll be working in April and May, so I hope they don’t because I need that money for next year’s tuition,” said Candice Brooks, while walk- ing through the campus’ parking lot Wednesday. Ms. Brooks is a second-year computer program- ming student at Durham College. If a strike does occur, college classes would be cancelled, but the campus would remain open. Still, Ms. Brooks doesn’t think she would attend. “I wouldn’t want to interrupt the teachers for what they believe in, so I’d let them have their space,” said Ms. Brooks. She added she’s not too worried about the threat of a strike and hopes a settlement can be reached. For college student Tanner McRae, the potential strike is up- setting. “I think it’s ridiculous,” he said. “It’s like everything’s just for the teachers; they don’t think about the students.” Mr. McRae, a professional golf management student, is worried a strike could cause him to go into his co-op placement early and lose part of the program he would have received in class. Tammy Felskie, a Timmins resident who lives here while at- tending Durham College for legal administration, is alarmed by the strike mandate. “That would wreak havoc for ev- eryone because most of us have summer jobs or something lined up,” said Ms. Felskie. She added the Ontario Student Assistance Program only provides so much money for the year and she leases a place to live during the school year. “You’re starting to really get me worried,” said Ms. Felskie. Although classes for university students sharing the college cam- pus will continue, Trent University student Erin Gardhouse is con- cerned about potentially having to cross a picket line. “It would definitely be a disrup- tion to the education atmosphere,” said Ms. Gardhouse, a fourth-year English student graduating in April. “That will definitely be a conflict of interest because I usually sup- port teachers and professors fight- ing for better work conditions.” Michelle Nimigon, a University of Ontario Institute of Technology student taking a bridged nursing program, isn’t really worried. “I don’t think it will happen,” she said. “I think I’ll be able to get through.” Steven Andresen, a UOIT IT stu- dent, isn’t worried either. “I honestly haven’t even heard about it until now, but I don’t think it should affect the university,” he said. Mixed reaction to possible strike Steven Andresen, a student at the University of Ontario Institute of Te chnology, isn’t worried at this point about a potential college teachers strike impacting his stud- ies. DURHAM — Vo lunteers are needed to help with AIDS Commit- tee of Durham bingos. Bingos are held four to five times a month at the Red Barn Auditorium, 172 Wayne Ave., Oshawa. Volunteer duties range from sell- ing bingo cards to counting the number of players. A minimum commitment of at least one bingo a month, along with a current police check and a signed oath of confidentiality, are required. For more information, call Gwen Humphreys, co-ordinator of volun- teers, at 905-576-1445, ext. 14. BINGO! AIDS committee has new volunteer idea Recipient receives $2,000 toward post-secondary education DURHAM — The Ontario Heri- tage Trust is on the lookout for young leaders. Until March 10, the Young Heri- tage Leaders 2005 program is seek- ing nominations of youth under age 18 who have made valuable contributions to local heritage preservation. This year, the Ontario Trust and program sponsors will award a $2,000 scholarship to the young person whose leadership in pre- serving, protecting and promot- ing heritage is deemed to be most exceptional. The scholarship will be held in trust and paid to the recipient’s post-secondary educa- tion upon enrolment. Examples of activities eligible for recognition include fundrais- ing and research efforts to sup- port the restoration of a heritage building; volunteer services at a museum, historical site, conserva- tion area or parkland; developing exhibits, websites or publications about local history; participating in local re-enactments; and vol- unteer participation in activities or events that protect, preserve or promote First Nations, Metis or Franco-Ontarian Heritage. Through the program, munici- pal, regional, First Nations, Metis community councils and schools can acknowledge local youth for significant voluntary contribu- tions to cultural, natural or built heritage preservation. Councils and schools work in conjunction with local educa- tion, youth and heritage groups to determine candidates for rec- ognition. Groups can contact their local school or council with pro- posed nominations. Provincial t rust in search of young heritage leaders in Pickering 3PRING Featuring the area’s leading wedding professionals Deer Creek Golf & Banquet Facility (Audley Rd. 1 km north of Taunton Rd., Ajax) Sunday, February 19Sunday, February 19 11 am-5pm11 am - 5 pm "2)$!,$%3)2%3"2)$!,$%3)2%3 ).#).# GRAND PRIZE DRAW $1000 dress voucher courtesy of: Free Wedding Bells Magazine for the fi rst 300 Brides Tickets $6 each or 2 for $10. Tickets sold at the door. 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The group sessions are offered to children who have suffered a signifi- cant loss in their life, such as a parent or grandparent. The group sits in a circle to talk and works on crafts together, such as a memory box they can take home with them. “The group talks about their feelings and what the loss has meant in their life,” Ms. Ferguson said. “It is a place they can cry and feel comfortable, be- cause sometimes even in their homes they won’t talk about it because then mom or dad will start crying.” The group meets once a week for eight weeks beginning in late March. The groups are administered by a professional adviser trained in grief and bereavement as well as a peer facilitator who has lost a significant person and who has gone through the group. Ms. Ferguson said they have been holding children’s bereavement groups for the past two years and she can see the tremendous benefit to children who are dealing with loss. 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All first time buyers must put down a 15% deposit on any financed pick-up purchase over $1,000. durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 18 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, February 17, 2006 FRIDAY, FEB. 17 BINGO: The Ajax Seniors’ Friend- ship Club plays every Wednesday at 1 p.m. and Friday at 7:30 p.m. at the St. Andrew’s Community Centre, 46 Exeter Rd., Ajax. For Wednesday games, call Mary at 905-427-9000, and for Friday call Tom at 905-683- 6565. EUCHRE: The Rouge Hill Seniors play every Friday at 6:45 p.m. at Petticoat Creek Community Centre, 470 Kingston Rd. Beginners wel- come. ADDICTION: The Serenity Group holds a 12-step recovery meeting at 8 p.m. at the Bayfair Baptist Church, 817 Kingston Rd., Pickering. The group meets every Friday and deals with addictions of all kinds, including co-dependency. Child care program can be arranged with advance notice. Call 905-428-9431 (Jim, in the evenings). MONDAY, FEB. 20 BIRTHING CIRCLE: Support group for women and their partners dur- ing pregnancy, child birth and new parenthood meets on the third Mon- day of each month at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 108 Bloor St. W., in Oshawa. A special effort is made to educate to reduce the need for a C-section or to support women who’ve had one. Call Stephanie 905- 428-1766. SNOOKER-POOL: The Ajax Se- niors’ Friendship Club plays every Monday and Thursday at 9:30 a.m. at the St. Andrew’s Community Centre, 46 Exeter Rd., Ajax. New- comers welcome. Call Van at 905- 683-4655. TUESDAY, FEB. 21 TAI CHI: Play with the Ajax Seniors’ Friendship Club every Tuesday at 11:15 a.m. at the St. Andrew’s Com- munity Center, 46 Exeter Rd. Ajax. There is a new 10-week session starting Feb. 14. Cost $15. Call Sylvia at 905-683-6219. DISCUSSION GROUP: The Ajax Seniors’ Friendship Club’s Tuesday Morning Discussion Group meets at 9:30 a.m. at the St. Andrew’s Com- munity Centre, 46 Exeter Rd., Ajax. Retired teacher David White will present a re-enactment of the Bat- tle of 1812. The group meets every Tuesday and everyone is welcome. Call 905-428-8711 (Shirley), 905-683- 7799 (Louise). HEALTH WORKSHOP: Dr. Shel- ley Seguin conducts a ‘half hour to health’ workshop on fibromyalgia where she’ll share natural strate- gies to manage it, foods to add and foods to avoid to decrease symp- toms, and how to lead a natural and healthy lifestyle. It’s at 7 p.m. at the Chiropractic Centre for Optimum Health, 1550 Kingston Rd. Unit 1. Seating is limited. Call 905-420-7231. WEDNESDAY, FEB. 22 MAYORS ADDRESS: The Ajax- Pickering Board of Trade’s Annual Mayors’ Address at the Annandale Golf and Curling Club from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. Cost is $25 for members and $35 for future members. DARTS: The Ajax Seniors’ Friend- ship Club hosts darts for seniors every Wednesday at 9 a.m. at the St. Andrew’s Community Centre, 46 Exeter Rd., Ajax. Beginners wel- come. Call 905-683-4655 (Van). MEDITATION CLASS: Learn how to meditate every Wednesday at 7 p.m. in a free program held at the Duffins Creek Co-op, 1555 Finch Av e., Unit 76, in Pickering. Call Deo or Farida at 905-420-7252. HEAD INJURY ASSOCIATION: Head Injury Association of Durham Region, Connections: Ajax-Pickering group meets from 1 to 3 p.m. for cards, games and conversation in the Games’ Room of the Ajax Com- munity Centre, 75 Centennial Rd., Ajax. Call 905-723-2732. ROUGE HILL SENIORS: The group hosts several activities at the Pet- ticoat Creek Community Centre, 470 Kingston Rd., every Wednesday. There is darts at 10 a.m. (beginners welcome), a brown bag lunch at noon where there are new friends to be made, and at 1 p.m. there is carpet bowling (beginners wel- come). AL- ZHEIMER’S SUPPORT: The Ajax/ Pickering Evening Support Group meets at 6:30 p.m. at the Com- munity Care Respite Office, 1420 Bayly St. W. Unit 6 in Pickering. Call 905-576-2567. MACINTOSH USERS: Group meets at 7:30 p.m. at the Whitby Central Library, 405 Dundas St. W. in Room 1 to discuss website construc- tion. Visitors are welcome. E-mail mause@mac.com or go to www. mause.ca. THURSDAY, FEB. 23 BREASTFEEDING PROGRAM: The Pickering Ontario Early Years Centre hosts the Mothering Breast- feeding and Early Infancy Parenting program for pregnant women, new moms and experienced mothers. Topics include benefits of breast- feeding, teething, building a new life around the baby and introducing foods complimentary to breastfeed- ing. It runs from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at 1822 Whites Rd., Unit 202. To register, call Carla at 905-839-3007 ext. 301. FRIDAY, FEB. 24 BINGO: Ajax Seniors’ Friendship Club plays every Wednesday at 1 p.m. and Friday at 7:30 p.m. at the St. Andrew’s Community Centre, 46 Exeter Rd., Ajax. For Wednesday games, call Mary at 905-427-9000, and for Friday call Tom at 905-683- 6565. EUCHRE: The Rouge Hill Seniors play every Friday at 6:45 p.m. at Petticoat Creek Community Centre, 470 Kingston Rd. Beginners wel- come. ADDICTION: The Serenity Group holds a 12-step recovery meeting at 8 p.m. at the Bayfair Baptist Church, 817 Kingston Rd., Pickering. The group meets every Friday and deals with addictions of all kinds, including co-dependency. Child care program can be arranged with advance notice. Call 905-428-9431 (Jim, in the evenings). SALE: St. Martin’s Anglican Church, 1201 St. Martin’s Dr., holds a new-to- you sale from 7 to 8:30 p.m. featur- ing used clothing, toys and books, and a white elephant table. To have an item in the News Advertiser Billboard, e-mail details to news editor Mike Ruta at mruta@durhamregion. com. No long term obligation No card fees No initiation fee PAY AS YOU GO Offer ends January 21, 2006 PER MONTH Only12$ Call Now! 905.683.3040 Serving Pickering and Ajax. 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Adult tickets for the four-concert season are $80 through to Feb. 25. After that, the price is $100. The student series tickets remain at $30 for the year and individual concert tickets will stay at $30 for adults and $10 for stu- dents. Next year, the artists coming in for con- certs are cellist Kaori Yamagami on Oct. 14, harpist Sharlene Wallace, Pavlo and friends March 3, 2007 and the accordion and clari- net duo Acclarion May 12, 2007. Ya magami is an award-winning Canadian musician who started studying the cello at age three. She’s performed on two Canadian tours, studied in Ontario and Boston and continuing graduate studies in Germany. Wallace is one of Canada’s leading harp- ists. Her music includes Celtic, South Ameri- can, classical and contemporary music. She tours as a solo performer, in ensembles and with symphony orchestras. She has four CDs out and is working on another. She’s the principal harpist for the Kingston and Oakville symphonies. Pavlo is back by popular demand after a passionate performance here in the spring of 2005. The guitarist describes his style of music as Mediterranean, combining fla- menco, latin, classical and Mediterranean guitar mixed with the Greek bouzouki. Acclarion is David Carovillano, accordi- onist, and Rebecca Sajo, clarinet. He’s per- formed with a variety of ensembles, includ- ing the Toronto Symphony Orchestra and at Stratford Festival. Sajo plays clarinet, bas- soon, saxophone and flute. She’s played with many orchestra and recently took part in the Henry Mancini Institute in Los Angeles. Seasons subscriptions can be purchased at the Feb. 25 concert, featuring pianist Mi- chael Kim and his tribute to Mozart. The concert will be held at the Salvation Army Temple, Thornton Road North at Ross- land Road, Oshawa, at 8 p.m. Tickets for the concert are available at the door. Also this spring, the association is holding a fundraising concert featuring noted organ- ist Dr. Giles Bryant, formerly of St. James Anglican Church in Toronto. On April 22 at 7:30 p.m., he’ll perform classical and popu- lar music on the Casavant Freres organ at St. George’s Anglican Church, Bagot and Centre streets, Oshawa. Born in England, Bryant’s musical career has taken him from singing in his school chapel choir to choirmaster to organist in England and Canada. He worked with composer Healey Willan on a catalogue of Willan’s works, conducted choirs, served as musical director for choirs and colleges, adjudicated festivals and also lectures. He is now organist and choirmaster at All Saints Church, Peterborough. All tickets are $15 and are available at Thomas House of Music, 1001 Burns St. E., Whitby, Whitby School of Music, 101 Dundas St. W., Whitby, Wilson and Lee, 87 Simcoe St. N., Oshawa, Walters Music Centre, Oshawa Centre, Oshawa, Dynes Gift House, 728 An- derson St., Whitby, Lafontaine, 106 Dundas St. W., Whitby, Warm Wishes, 1300 King St. E., Oshawa and at the door. The following movies are in theatres this weekend: Eight Below Directed by Frank Marshall Starring: Paul Walker, Bruce Greenwood and Jason Biggs. Rated: Not rated Based on a true story, this action-adven- ture story about loyalty and friendship is set in the Antarctic wilderness. Due to a sudden accident and treacher- ous weather conditions, three members of a scientific expedition, Jery Shepard (Walker), his best friend, Cooper (Biggs), and a tough geologist (Greenwood), must leave their team of sled dogs behind. The dogs must struggle to survive alone during the harsh, Antarctic winter for more than six months. Eight Below is inspired by the events of a 1957 Japanese expedition to the frozen continent, which resulted in the popu- lar Japanese film ‘Nankyoku Monogatari’ (‘Antarctica’). Night Watch Directed by Timbor Bekmambetov Starring: Vladimir Menshov, Konstantin Khabensky and Valery Zolotukhin. Rated: R Set in Moscow, ‘Night Watch’ centres around the battle and balance maintained between the forces of light and darkness -- the result of a medieval truce between the two sides. As night falls, the dark forces battle the super-human ‘Others’ of the Night Watch, whose assignment is to pa- trol and protect. But there is constant fear that an ancient prophecy will come true, that a powerful Other will be tempted by one of the sides, and tip the balance of power, plunging the world into a renewed and terrible conflict between the dark and light. Night Watch is the first film of a tril- ogy based on the science fiction novels of Sergei Lukyanenko, ‘Night Watch’, ‘Day Watch’ and ‘Dusk Watch.’ The film is the Russian contender for Best Foreign Language Film at the 2005 Academy Awards. ‘Freedomland’ and ‘Date Movie’ are also on the big screen this weekend. Concert association offers deal on early subscriptions A sled dog team must survive winter in Antarctica When members of a scientific expedition run into trouble in Antarctica, they must abandon their sled dog team to the brutal winter conditions.FOR FULL MOVIE LISTINGS durhamregion.com DURHAM — Women are invited to cel- ebrate International Women’s Day by tak- ing part in an installation project at the McLaughlin Gallery on March 9. The IRIS Group, made up of women art- ists in Durham Region, is inviting everyone to take part in the event, which will feature photography, writing and the installation project. Women will have the opportunity to be photographed, reply to a series of ques- tions and contribute an object with per- sonal meaning for a sculptural installa- tion. There will also be a video installation and outdoor image projections featuring works by IRIS members and Canadian women artists. The project is intended to become an exhibit featuring the thoughts, ideas and images of women in Durham. A similar event was held last year at the Byng Studio Gallery in Bowmanville. Questions to be answered deal with any positive changes women have seen for themselves and women in general, whether International Women’s Day has special meaning to women and stories about women who’ve impacted their lives. A writing project looks at women during different stages of their lives. The event will start at 5 p.m. at the gal- lery, 72 Queen St., in downtown Oshawa. IRIS was formed in 1996 and is designed to raise levels of access for women in the arts, to share ideas and support each other. Ajax, Pickering women invited to mark Women’s Day by taking part in art project ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT durhamregion.com Take the stage in Ajax AJAX — Bring your six-string to the Bayly Restaurant on Mar. 1. The Pickering Ajax Guitar Association’s open mike takes place at the corner of Bayly Street and Westney Road in Ajax. Musicians are welcome to sign up at 7 p.m. The event runs from then until 10 p.m. and is held on the first Wednesday of each month. For more details, visit www.bayly-restaurant.com or call the restaurant at 905-427-9933. your first contact for help Connecting you 24/7 to information about mental health services and supports in your community and across Ontario. Free. Confidential. Anonymous. 1-866-531-2600 www.mhsio.on.ca I am a leader... I am an artist... I am creative... Iamthe future... I am unique... 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Payment plans available. 161 Harwood Ave N., #5B durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 22 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, February 17, 2006 DURHAM — George Ol- liver, one of the top soul and R&B singers, will perform as part of a Durham Region Music Society fundraiser on March 5 at Chicago’s Diner. Olliver, of Whitby, fronted Mandala in the 60s and 70s and has been nominated for the Junos. He won best male vocalist at the first Durham Region Music Awards in 2005. Olliver and his four- piece group will perform classic soul era tunes, funk and contemporary R&B. “This is a chance to see one of the best in the biz get down with the groove,” says Te rry Blankley, an event or- ganizer and director of the society. Also appearing at the event will be The Swing Street Band, an 18-piece orchestra, plus other local musicians. For advanced tickets and reserved seating, call 905- 985-4998. For information on the society, go to www. durhamregionmusicsoci- ety.com. Olliver plays fundraiser Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Top of the class PICKERING — Members of the Pine Ridge Secondary School improvisation team, RidgeDiculous, are in a celebratory mood as they won the recent Teen Improv Tournament held at the Bad Dog Theatre in Toronto. Hamming it up for the camera, from left, are Alex Sponga, Nick Dipchand, Leila Hamwi, Sarah Moteelall, Jermaine Prince, Mike Perhinski and Brittany Campbell. Dipchand received a scholarship for classes at the Bad Dog Theatre, while Perhinski’s performance garnered an honourable mention. RidgeDiculous is coached by Pine Ridge drama teacher Dorothy Palmer. Live Wire performs DURHAM — The third band into the Bandwarz 2006 final is Live Wire. The Durham rockers beat out six other local bands to make it into the March 25 showcase, when the winner will be chosen from eight bands. On Feb. 18, the competing bands are Xephyr, Kessel Run, Heartless Past, Terra Incog- nita, Keep Six, and Dead Set On Living. The doors for the show open at 4:30 p.m. at Le Skratch Billiard Bar and Grill, 200 John St. W., in the Mid- town Mall, Oshawa. Tickets cost $10 in advance, available at Alcatraz Skate and Snow in Oshawa, or $12 at the door on the day of the show.The winner of Bandwarz 2006 re- ceives $1,000 in cash, new gear from Steve’s Music in To ronto, recording time at Warden Studios to complete a three-song demo package, a prize package from Alcatraz Skates, new shoes from Vans and will be part of the Band- warz 2006 show broadcast on Rogers Television. There are still some spots available in this year’s com- petition. For more informa- tion or to register your band, visit www.eclipseconcerts. com or contact Robin Now- ensky at 905-240-0338. NEWS ADVERTISER 905-683-5110 Major Credit Cards Accepted Visit Us At: www.lux-limo.com LUX LIMO SERVICES BOOK FOR SPECIAL EVENTS, B IRTHDAYS, A NNIVERSARY’S, C ASINO’S, NIGHTS ON T HE T OWN OR ANY T OURIST DESTINATION. 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At left is Felisha Palmer, and Falon Palmer, Kim- berly Beckles and Samantha Walsh are in the photo above. Music Society concert benefits Deerings Sisters left paralysed after car crash DURHAM — The Durham Region Music Society is holding a benefit for Erica and Shannon Deering on March 19. The Wild Wing Restaurant, 15 Water St., will be the location for the event, which will run from 3 to 10 p.m. Admission is a suggested $10 dona- tion but all amounts will be welcome. Look for performances by Whitby’s Ja ck de Keyzer, a Juno Award win- ning blues musician, society president Howard Ross, of Port Perry, and his band the Full Count Blues Band, vocal- ist Lynn McDonald, The Heat, Royal Scam, Frank Zochodne and Terry “Bluesdaddy” Blankley plus surprise guests.. Proceeds will help finance the Deer- ing sisters’ trip to China for medical treatment. The two Port Perry girls were left paralyzed after a car accident. For more information on the Deer- ing sisters, go to www.angelfootprints. com. 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Media Smarts designed for girls ages 10- 12 years old to learn about media messages and be able to create their own message, through commercials, posters etc. The girls will get to visit CITY TV and engage in fun activities. Location: Girls Incorporated of Durham, 1-398 Bayly Street West Cost:$75 for the week and includes fi eld trip to CITY TV, snacks and all program materials (includes a disposable camera) Time: March 13 - 17 from 9 -4 pm Register early as space is limited. For more information contact Girls Incorporated of Durham 905-428-8111 or visit our website www.girlsinc-durham.org durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 24 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, February 17, 2006 Receive a 6-pce. bonus free with any Clinique purchase of $26.50 or more. ONLY AT THE BAY. Offer ends Sun., Feb. 19th 2006. One Bonus to a customer, please. While quantities last. On all purchases eligible for Hbc Rewards points. May not be combined with any other Hbc Rewards points offer. See in-store for details. 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The all-Mozart concert will feature the choir with orchestra and soloists at 3 p.m. at College Park Church, 1164 King St. E., Oshawa. Soloists are Lawrence Cotton, bass, Carey Dolan, alto, Anthony Cavaiola, tenor and Monica Cotton, soprano. The concert will also feature violinist Joyce Lai and pianist Marianne Turner performing Mozart’s Violin Sonata in B Flat major. The choir will also perform Ave Verum. Tickets are $18, $15 for students and available at Wilson and Lee Music, 87 Simcoe St. N., Oshawa, Information United Way, Oshawa Centre, Cathy’s Gold, 78 King St. W., Bowmanville, and at the door. For group discounts, con- tact the choir hotline at 905-728-1739. durhamregion.com SPORTS sportsdurhamregion.com PURPLE HART Read up on all the curling activity provincially and here in Ajax and Pickering... Page 27. Longtime gymnast would like to see more commitment to the sport in Canada By Tim Munro Special to the News Advertiser PICKERING — All Larissa Libby has ever wanted for her sport is a little respect. “Gymnastics is one of the most beautiful sports, and one that Canada excels at,” says the for- mer champion competitor for Canada and current head coach of the University of Iowa gym- nastics program. “Gymnastics is consistently the most popular sport at the Olym- pics...A lot of people don’t know that,” adds the Pickering native. Libby says that gymnastics, and athletics in general, doesn’t get nearly the amount of finan- cial support or public reverence that it does in the United States. While she says Olympians in the U.S. are treated as heroes by the public, such enthusiasm is hard to find in Canada. “I go to the Canadian Nation- als every year. This year, I had trouble finding the building where they were taking place. There were no signs or promo- tions anywhere. And this was on a major college campus,” she says. When Libby performed for Te am Canada at the Seoul Olym- pics in 1988, she was still La- rissa Lowing. She was already an accomplished gymnast at that point, winning the Canadian Ju- nior National championship in 1986. She was also a champion at the Belgian Gym Masters in 1988, and would later go on to win other tournaments in Brit- ain and Canada. She trained for years at the Winstonettes club in Markham. Libby went on to compete for and study at Louisiana State Uni- versity, serving as its gymnas- tics team captain from 1991-95. During her last year at LSU, she began working as an assistant coach, and has worked as a gym- nastics coach ever since. While at LSU, she met husband Chad, a former trainer for the LSU Tigers, with whom she now has two chil- dren, ages eight and two. Libby’s approach to coaching combines a very direct involve- ment with her students and a hands-off approach to training. The most important element of training, to her, is making sure that her gymnasts are confident in their abilities and their train- ing. “My old coaches never let (my teams) go out with the feeling that we weren’t prepared,” says Libby. “The joy of competition is knowing that you’re completely prepared, that you’re ready to go.” Libby does not use ‘spotting’ (direct physical supervision of athletes) as much as other coach- es generally do, as she feels it low- ers an athlete’s confidence. She believes that allowing gymnasts to make mistakes and learning how to control their own bodies while in midair sharpens their instincts. “Gym is a disciplined sport -– it’s mostly reaction; they shouldn’t be in the middle of a routine thinking, ‘What’s next?’” It’s been a tough year for Lib- by’s Iowa crew -– the university’s 12-member team has already suffered three injuries since the beginning of the season in Janu- ary. Still, Libby believes the team can reach its goal of qualifying for the NCAA National Tourna- ment. More important to Libby though is ensuring her athletes do well academically. She wants a 100-per cent graduation rate for her team. As for the task of increasing her sport’s profile in her home and native land, Libby thinks that just a little bit of extra advo- cacy could work wonders. “Little things like putting fliers on people’s car windows help,” says Libby. “If people know about these events, they come.” Libby also acknowledges the significantly larger amounts of funding given to sports in the United States, as compared to Canada. She says that if the option were available to her, she would be happy to return to Canada and coach here. Until then, she’s happy to be where she is, train- ing her athletes for success. And she may have another generation of gymnasts to watch over soon enough. “My kids both practically live in the gym,” says Libby. “They love it.” Libby looking for respect Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo A man in kneed AJAX — Darin Shore from the Ajax-Pickering Raiders minor atoms controls the puck despite being pursued by two players from the Whitby Wildcats. Ajax hosted Whitby at the Ajax Community Centre. Pickering native Larissa Libby, a coach at the University of Iowa, would like to see gymnastics receive more financial support in Canada. Whitby defenceman joined in Turin by wife and kids By Brian McNair Staff Writer DURHAM — Adam Foote couldn’t begin to count the number of people he would like to win a gold medal for at the Olympic Games in Tur in. But he could certainly put two names at the top of the list: sons Cal- lan, 7, and Nolan, 5. Although hesitant to take the two youngsters out of school in Colum- bus for the two-week trip to Italy, Foote recognizes an opportunity like this doesn’t come along every day. “They’re at an age where they’re really into hockey right now and are starting to understand what their dad does for a living,” says Foote, a 34-year-old Whitby native who is also being joined in Turin by wife Jennifer. “This is something they’ll remember for the rest of their lives.” Foote and the rest of the Cana- dian men’s hockey team began de- fence of their 2002 gold medal with a win over Italy and Germany. The rugged defenceman has been to both previous Olympics in which National Hockey League players were allowed, finishing a disap- pointing fourth at Nagano in 1998 before winning it all at Salt Lake four years later. Although Foote says the intensive schedule leading up to and includ- ing the Olympics makes it difficult to enjoy the full experience, the two- time Stanley Cup champion admits he was surprised at how good it felt to win gold. “I wish everyone could experi- ence that thrill,” says Foote. “I didn’t think winning the gold would be as good (as winning a Stanley Cup), but people are still talking about it.” Foote says he is proud to not only represent his country, but also his hometown of Whitby, where he played his minor hockey and where he lives in the off-season. He was joined by fellow Whitbyites Joe Nieuwendyk and Keith Primeau in 1998, and then again by Nieuwen- dyk in 2002. “I’ve definitely thought about that,” he says. “I wish those guys could be there. I’m proud of that, to be part of my third Olympics and to represent my hometown.” Foote will be part of a Canadian blue-line corps that has been rid- dled with injuries of late. Scott Nie- dermayer and Ed Jovanovski have pulled out, while Chris Pronger and Rob Blake went overseas with nag- ging injuries. Foote, too, has battled through injuries in his first season with the Columbus Blue Jackets, but says he’s raring to go now. It’s a family affair for Foote durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 26 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, February 17, 2006 TEAM DATES TIME SITE COACH LEAGUE TELEPHONE U8 GIRLS (1998) SUNDAY Feb 19, 26 & Mar 5 10:00 am - 11:00am METRO SPORT B RICHARD LISSONE DGSL 416-458-5405 U9 GIRLS (1997) SATURDAY Feb 18, 25 & Mar 4 2:30 pm - 4:00pm METRO SPORT A GENE GESUALDO PATRICIA FOSTER DGSL A DGSL B 905-509-1988 905-831-6622 U10 GIRlS (1996) THURSDAY Feb 23, Mar 2 & 9 6:00 pm -7:30 pm METRO SPORT B VANCE PALACHE COLENE SHARPE CESL A CESL B 905-837-5610 905-831-3079 U11 GIRLS (1995) SUNDAY Feb 19, 26 & Mar 5 9:00 am - 11:00 am DUNBARTON PETER CORRINGHAM CESL 905-831-4863 U12 GIRLS (1994) THURSDAY Feb 23, Mar 2 & 9 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm METRO SPORT A NIXON BERNARDINO CHRIS JADOO CGSLRP CGSL R1 905-837-2458 905-426-2629 U13 GIRLS (1993) SUNDAY Feb 19, 26 & Mar 5 1:00 pm -3:00 pm DUNBARTON BERT LAING DON BEAIRSTO CGSL RP CGSL R2 416-722-9482 905-831-5894 U14 GIRLS (1992) TUESDAY Feb 21, 28 & Mar7 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm METRO SPORT B HENRY NINABER CGSL R! 905-725-8019 U15 GIRLS (1991) THURSDAY Feb 23, Mar 2 & 9 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm METRO SPORT A IAN BROWN JORGEN RUNAS OYSL CGSL 905-420-2765 905-686-7244 U16 GIRLS (1990) Feb 14 & 21 Feb 16 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm METRO SPORT A MANNY WHITE ALFONSO GARCIA OYSL CGSL RP 905-428-2182 905-420-8713 U17 GIRLS (1989) SATURDAY Feb 18, 25 & Mar 4 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm DUNBARTON ANDY HING CGSL 905-428-7011 U18 GIRLS (1988) SUNDAY Feb 19, 26 & Mar 5 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm DUNBARTON DAVE SORA CGSL 905-420-9364 U8 BOYS (1998) SUNDAY Feb 19, 26 & Mar 5 10:00 am - 11:00 am METRO SPORT B VINCE RICCI DBSL 905-686-6889 U9 BOYS (1997) SUNDAY Feb 19, 26 & Mar 5 11:00 am - 12:30 pm ST. 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TRAIN SMART PLAY HARD HAVE FUN On Sat. Feb. 25th 10am - 5pm meet the Board members and learn more about our programs. and Sun. Feb. 26th 11am - 6pm, we would like to invite you to the PSC Soccer Camp is regarded as one of the most popular soccer programs in the Durham region. The PSC Summer Soccer Camp is open to all Boys and Girls between the ages of 5 and 16. www.pickeringsoccer.ca Get more information on our Club or have your questions answered. Come visit us at the Pickering Town Centre on the second floor outside People’s Jewellers Look forward to meeting you!!! Pickering Soccer Club Inc. 1735 Bayly Street., Unit 8B (905) 831-9803 Fax (905) 831-8968 DOLPHINS FOOTBALL CLUB 2006 REGISTRATION Ages 7 & up (equipment supplied) Saturday, February 25th • 10am - 2pm ~ Pickering Rec Complex Saturday, March 4th • 10am - 2pm ~ Iroquois Sports Complex Birth Certifi cates Required • New Coaches welcome, training provided www.dolphinsfootball.caFor more info call: 905.619.9180 Carrier of The Week If you did not receive your News Advertiser/flyers OR you are interested in a paper route call Circulation at (905) 683-5117. Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9 - 7:30 Sat. 9 - 4:30, Sun. 10 - 1 Remember, all inserts, including those on glossy paper, can be recycled with the rest of your newspaper through your blue box Recycling program. For information on delivering your advertising flyers, call DUNCAN FLETCHER at 683-5110. 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Your Carrier will be around to collect an optional delivery charge of $ 6.00 between January 25 - January 29, 2006 Ajax 10 Cinemas 248 Kingston Rd. East Ajax and Pickering locations Brittney Friday’s carrier of the week is Brittney. She enjoys hockey & skiing. She will receive a dinner, pizza and movie voucher compliments of McDonald’s, Boston Pizza and Cineplex Odeon. Congratulations Brittney for being our Carrier of the Week. THE NEWS ADVERTISER, February 17, 2006 PAGE 27 A/Pdurhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER 905-683-5110 Pickering curler on winning Ontario team By Jim Easson Special to the News Advertiser DURHAM — Pickering’s res- ident curling Olympian has fi- nally won a Purple Heart crest, emblematic of the Ontario Men’s Provincial Champion- ship. Richard Hart, vice on the Glenn Howard team with Brent Laing and Craig Savill, won the Ontario final on Sunday, 9–6, over defending champion Wayne Middaugh at the Kia Cup in Guelph. The Howard Te am now advances to the Tim Hortons Brier in Regina March 11 to 19. ••• The International Olym- pic Committee has decided that curling made its official Olympic debut in 1924, not in 1998. It says curling was part of the official program at the first Olympic Winter Games in 1924, while it was a demon- stration sport at the 1928 and 1932 Winter Olympics. Now, Great Britain can claim the title of first Olympic curling champion for its vic- tory in the three-team tour- nament in Chamonix, France. After a lengthy absence, curl- ing returned as a demonstra- tion event at the 1988 Calgary Games and appeared again in 1994. The sport was added to the official Olympic program for the 1998 Nagano Games, where Hart won a silver medal curl- ing with Mike Harris. The 2006 Olympic curling competition started in Pinerolo, Italy Feb. 13 with men’s and women’s draws. Brad Gushue and Shannon Kleibrink are trying for Cana- da’s first Olympic curling gold medals since Sandra Schmirl- er’s victory in 1998. ••• Annandale Curling Club hopes the Olympic curling will spark interest for new curlers to join the sport. It is hosting a free open house Sunday, Feb. 19 between 7 and 9:30 p.m. to introduce curling to all folks six years of age and older. For more information, call 905- 683-3210. ••• The 14th annual Annandale Ladies Invitational Cash Ex- travaganza (ALICE) ran Feb. 11 with 26 teams, including entries from Bradford, Whitby and the Avonlea Curling Club. Three six-end games deter- mined the winning team of Brenda O’Hara, Lynette Gray, Kim Bourque and Meaghan O’Leary from Annandale, which means an entry into the Melita Sunshine Bonspiel. Second place went to the home team of Lesley Pyne, Sta- cey Hogan, Leahanne LeGrow and Sarah Leslie. Third was the Av onlea team of Norrie Brock- est, Jennie Norman, Aiko Mar- shall and Judy Watts. ••• A team consisting of three- fourths Annandale youth curl- ing members is competing in the Gore Mutual Schoolgirl Pro- vincial playdowns at the Sim- coe Curling Club Feb. 16 to 18. After having won both the zone and region titles, the team of Chantal Lalonde, Heather Bell, and Renee Lalonde from An- nandale, plus Ashley Williams, will represent Ajax’s J. Clarke Richardson at the event. ••• The Annual Valentine’s Jit- ney is at Annandale this Sat- urday, Feb. 18. The event is full and will introduce many new curlers to the sport. There will be two six-end games and all players will be treated to a prize, dinner and dance. A Purple Heart for Hart Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo Ball battle AJAX — To ttenham Hotspurs’ Andrew Nicholson vies for the ball with Arsenal’s Marco Jimenez during a recent Ajax Soccer Club indoor game at Archbishop Denis O’Connor Catholic High School. 905 WHITBY CAMPUS 668-4211 1818 Hopkins Street 1-866-966-0626 SUDBURY NORTH BAY SAULT STE MARIE TIMMINS BARRIE OWEN SOUND OTTAWA PEMBROKE CORNWALL BELLEVILLE KINGSTON PETERBOROUGH OSHAWA/WHITBY SARNIA CHATHAM WINDSOR KITCHENER LONDON CO-OP PROGRAMS & JOB ASSISTANCE TRUCK DRIVER TRAINING & JOB ASSISTANCE REAL ESTATE CAREER TRAINING AND LICENSING Offered by North America's premier full service real estate organization with locations throughout Durham Region and The City of Kawartha Lakes (Lindsay). For complete career information call: Mary Noakes Directory of Career Development Coldwell Banker R.M.R. 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Looking to the future of our communities, you will develop short- and long- term Program goals and objectives to ensure the ongoing application of evidence-based standards in diabetes care and treatment across all Network partner services. Th is newly created mandate will be of interest to a health-care professional with a degree (master’s preferred) in Health Sciences/Administration, Nursing or another health-related discipline, and a track record of success in health-care project management and/or systems change, and research. Your expertise in diabetes education services is combined with a good knowledge of financial and human resources management, quality improvement, and utilization management systems. Above all, you are able to manage and foster a changing environment that promotes autonomous practice and collaborative decision-making. Membership in a relevant professional association would be an asset. If you have the drive, expertise and commitment to take on this exciting challenge, please send your resume, quoting file #UNEX-060000114, by March 3, 2006, to: Durham Region Diabetes Network Program, c/o Lakeridge Health, Human Resources, 47 Liberty Street South, Bowmanville, Ontario, L1C 2N4. Fax: 905-697-4690. E-mail: careers@lakeridgehealth.on.ca. Play an exciting new strategic and operational role within the regional diabetes program. EAST PENN Canada We're Growing Again! Established in 1979 and currently experiencing double-digit growth, EAST PENN Canada sells lead acid batteries to the automotive, industrial motive power and stationary back up power supply markets. Through our Head Office located in Ajax, Ontario, we operate 14 distribution locations across Canada. The company has a long history of recognizing and rewarding employees through internal promotions and a very competitive remuneration package. Presently we are seeking an AU TOMOTIVE SALES REPRESENTATIVE for our Durham territory. Your mandate will be to solicit new accounts and maintain existing accounts in the automotive aftermarket industry The successful candidate must be energetic, personable, highly motivated and possess the following skills and abilities: •3-5 years proven sales ability. •Ability to plan, organize and direct programs. •Excellent oral and written communication skills. •Superior presentation skills. •Strong negotiation skills. •Asolid team player that can trouble shoot, resolve issues and achieve results. •Knowledge of marketing strategies and programs. •Knowledge of the automotive aftermarket industry. We offer a competitive remuneration package including commission, bonuses, and profit share. If you are interested in a long-term career, please submit your resume to: EAST PENN Canada 165 Harwood Ave. N. Ajax, Ontario L1Z 1L9 Fax: (905) 619-4248 Email: hr@eastpenn-powerbattery.com Att: Lisa Primeau, H.R. Manager CO-ORDINATOR, ADMINISTRATION PDQ Yachts Inc.is a successful builder of customized catamaran yachts based in Whitby, Ontario. A Canadian owned and operated company, it has been growing at a rate of 30% over the past five years (www.pdqyachts.com) and is creating a new position reporting to the Plant Manager. THE ROLE ●Maintain contracts for the building and outside suppliers ● Co-ordinate with local and provincial government agencies ● Process benefit claims for supplemental health and WSIB coverage ● Support HR orientation, training, and performance review tracking ● Supervise one administrative staff QUALIFICATIONS ●Excellent administrative and organizational abilities ●Strong technical aptitude ● Demonstrated outstanding interpersonal skills ● Experience with human resources, contract administration or government agencies preferred ●Experience in supervision in a small, growing, manufacturing company advantageous Hours: 40.5 per week; Monday-Friday 7:30 to 5:00; Friday 7.30 to noon Salary range: $32-35,000 Email: jobs@pdqyachts.com PDQ Yachts Inc. 202 South Blair St., Units 1-5 Whitby, Ontario L1N 8X9 Fax: 905-430-8306 Thank you for your interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Canadian Tire Bowmanville PAR TS MANAGER We are looking for an experienced manager •Your number one priority is outstanding customer service •You are a leader who meets or exceeds your targets •You ensure employee performance is in line with company goals. Wages, bonus and benefits will be based on experience and results. Looking for a great place to work? Contact Wayne Martin (905)623-5000, ext. 247 Pickering Part-time Positions Light assembly, packaging, shipping and customer service Graphic Arts Engraving Specialist, Full and Part-time Impeccable attention to detail, excellent customer service skills, proven multi-tasker. Engraving/sandblasting, illustrator, Corel Draw, or typesetting an asset Email resume to careers@ sunandcompany.com or Fax to: 905-839-2511 by February 26, 2006 ASSISTANT AND/OR SHIFT MANAGERS (AJAX/PICKERING) Use your previous restaurant experience in an environment that rewards initiative and enthusiasm. At Wendy's we'll provide training, competitive wages and great benefits. Fax your resume to: (905)427-2729 or email: wendysajaxpickering@hotmail.com PA RT TIME ADMINISTRATOR required for New home building site in Whitby. Part time weekends. •Computer literate, •Pleasant personality •$10/hour Email resume: heritagevillage@lizahomes.com or fax: 905-655-6470 Sunnycrest Nursing Home,Whitby an accredited Nursing Home caring for 136 residents, is seeking a REGISTERED DIETITIAN This part time contract position functions within the Long-Term Care Facilities Dietary Program Standards. Fax resume to: Administrator 905-576-4712 DURHAM COLLEGE Fast Track Tr aining - Receive training from the #1 rated College in the GTA. Choose from Computer Desktop Support & Networking, Microsoft Office, Project Management, Disc Jockey, Film Production Assist- ant, and Warehouse Manage- ment. There are jobs in these fields if you are trained. For more info. call Colin @ 905-721-3336. “NATIONAL ASSOCIATION of Certified Home Inspectors” accredited home inspection courses. Now taking registrations for February and March class- es. Locations in Brantford, Peter- borough and Bowmanville areas. Hands - on - training, mock inspections and supervised train- ing in our century-old home. Lim- ited seating. Register now for DAY and EVENING classes. Fi- nancing available. 1-866-697- 0117 LOVE TO DECORATE?Now is the best time! Turn your decorat- ing skills into dollars! Fabulous products! Great support! Low start up. Gloria 905-725-6122. AZ DRIVER REQUIRED for short hall runs. Home weekends. Great pay! Clean abstract and ex- perience an asset. Pickering ter- minal. Call Mike: 416-984-5800 or fax: 416-238-2193. $20/HR. AVERAGE.Registration Positions available immediately. Good communication skills re- quired. 905-435-1052; 866-940- 0970 work@universalenergy.ca 2006 WINTER GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS SNOW PLOWING EQUIPMENT OPERATORS DRIVERS & LABOURERS required immed. F/T, P/T. Operators $20-$30/hr. Walkway Labourers $14-20/hr Summer work also available On-call 24 hours. Call 647-888-8075 Fax 905-427-3654 governmentplowservices @rogers.com EXPERIENCED E.C.E.s and As- sistants required for growing Pickering daycare centre. Please fax resume to (905)428-8463 EXPERIENCED upholster/helper required. Full/Part time. Will train. Scarborough location. Phone (416) 282-0437 BETTER HOURS Monday-Fri- day, No evenings or Weekends! Join the MOLLY MAID Team of Professional Housekeeping. Tr aining/transportation provided. Drivers licence mandatory. 905- 427-6466. BILINGUAL (FRENCH) AP- POINTMENT coordinators need- ed, days, full time, $12.00 per hr. to start. Existing customer base. Call (905) 426-2705. DO YOU HAVE 10 hours per week that you would like to make productive? 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L1H 7L5 E-Mail Address: classifieds@durhamregion.com Call: Toronto Line: (416) 798-7259 Now when you advertise, your word ad also appears on the internet at http://www.durhamregion.comCLASSIFIEDSFIND IT FAST IN THE AJAX-PICKERING NEWS ADVERTISER To Place Your Ad In Pickering Or Ajax Call: 905-683-0707 Ajax News Advertiser 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax Hours: Mon.-Fri 8:00-5 p.m. Closed Saturday A/P PAGE 28 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, February 17, 2006 www.durhamregion.com Place your ad at 905-683-0707 JAIN TRUCK CENTERS Belleville NOW ACCEPTING RESUMES for SALES - SERVICE - PARTS & ADMINISTRATION We Offer: •open & challenging work environment •avenue to achieve personal growth & job fulfillment •excellent compensation packages •training & development Qualifications: •heavy duty truck dealership experience •technicians - licensed truck & coach (310T) •strong interpersonal skills & computer literacy •strong organization skills & written skills •must be committed to customer satisfaction Apply in writing by fax Attn: M.Taylor 1-613-962-1059 or email mtaylor@frtlk.ca District Sales Managers (Oshawa, Whitby, Scarborough and Ajax) Ms. Gail Bamlett, Avon Canada Inc., 6299 Airport Road, Suite 303, Mississauga, Ontario L4V 1N3. Fax: 905-672-5190 • E-mail: gail.bamlett@avon.com www.avon.ca A base salary, benefits, the use of a company car ... plus commissions! … this could be your opportunity to join the world’s leading beauty company! In this leadership position, you will be challenged to build, train and inspire a team of independent Sales Representatives to accelerate growth in your district. • Ability to network, empower, inspire and maximize the potential of a committed Sales team. • At least 2 years of Sales and/or Network Marketing experience. • Entrepreneurial spirit, dynamism and autonomy. • Excellent communication and presentation skills. MOBILE PATROL OFFICER Required Immediately For Durham Region Position available for: Well-groomed, mature Individual, with good communication skills Must have 2 YEARS related experience. Fax Resume to Peter - 214 King St. E @905-579-8028 Full training and benefit plan provided JOB FAIR Sunday, February 26th 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. 2700 Audley Rd. North, Ajax L1Z 1T7 Food & Beverage, Maintenance & Golf Applicants need attend. FOOD & BEVERAGE POSITIONS: •Experienced Banquet Chef (Glen Cedars) •Experienced lst and 2nd Cooks •Prep Cooks, D/W & Night Cleaners Interviews for the 2 positions below will be scheduled after the Job Fair. •Experienced Assistant Banquet Manager •Experienced Servers & Banquet Servers NO PHONE CALLS OR FAXES PLEASE Email resume@golfdeercreek.com ® YMCA Durham Employment Services 1550 Kingston Road, Suite 16, Pickering (Hwy. 2 & Valley Farm Road) For More Information Call Linda @ 905.427.7670 VANDERMEER NURSERY LTD. IS NOW HIRING SUMMER STAFF!! •Retail Sales • General Nursery Labour •Experienced Sales in Perennials, Nursery, Water Gardening •Landscape Labourers Are you a student between 15 and 24? Returning to school in September? Available to work full time starting in April or May? Drop in for an interview!! Monday, February 20, 2006 1:00pm to 5:00 Interviews are being held at: Allan's Your Independent Grocer has immediate openings for - Full Time experienced Meat Cutter - Part time experienced Meat Cutter - Full Time Deli/HMR Clerk - Part time Natural Value Clerk Resumes may be dropped off at Allan's Your Independent Grocer, 1900 Dixie Road, Pickering Ont. (Corner of Dixie and Finch) Attention: Tyler Allan until the end of the business day Friday February 25/2006. Due to the volume of resumes only those selected for an interview will be contacted Come join our team Job Fair Part Time & Full Time Food & Beverage Pro Shop Maintenance/Grounds Please apply in person 10905 Reesor Rd. just north of Elgin Mills. 905-640-1233 February 12th, 18th, 19th & 26th from 11am - 3pm Bushwood Golf Club www.bushwoodgolf.com Ironstone Media requires a full time/part time employee for a 5 month duration to assist in writing safety policies. Good writing skills required. Please reply in writing outlining your qualifications and salary expectations to: khume@ironstonemedia.com Or fax copies to 905-831-2372 Herbal Magic is seeking professional compassionate career oriented individuals to provide weight management counselling in a clinic setting. Phone and sales experience are an asset. Full time applicants only. Apply in person with resume to: 1330 Ritson Rd. North, Oshawa No Phone Calls Please DZ TRUCK DRIVER AND LANDSCAPE LABOURER Job is combination truck driver and landscape la- bourer. Team player, good work ethic, positive attitude, punctual. Clean driver's abstract is re- quired. Applicants must have transportation to and from Pickering yard. Job sites are in Toronto and surrounding area. Fax resume to: 905-420- 3242. Only selected candidates will be contacted. POST CONSTRUCTION (PDI)Cleaning Crews - National Co. requires exp. sub-contractors. Must have own equipment and reliable vehicle. Experience a must. Start Immediately. Contact Paula 1-877-776-2423 MAGICUTS one of Canada's leading chains has the following positions available: Licensed Manager for Pickering, Assistant Manager for Ajax, plus PT stylist for Whitby and Oshawa. We offer: Competitive salary, opportunity for advancement, paid vacation, profit sharing, free upgrading classes, monthly prizes, hiring bonus, benefits. Join a winning team. Call Cheryl (905) 723- 7323 PAINTERS WANTED.Minimum 3 years experience, own trans- portation required. Call 905-440- 4434 leave message WINCHESTER/THICKSON Esso is hiring friendly, quick , enthu- siastic and detail oriented Gas Station Attendants with excellent time management and cleaning skills. Fax (905) 920-1292 or call (905) 655-0536 or (416) 898- 3927 or apply in person. Dye and Durham Scarborough We are currently recruiting for ●Ty pesetters ● Bilingual CSR ● Bindery Operators ● Plate Makers ● Warehouse workers To Apply visit our website at: www.dyedurham.com EXPERIENCED LANDSCAPE FOREPERSONS WANTED for full-time employment in our reputable landscape design/build company. Benefits, RRSP's and more! Must possess valid driver's license and 5 years landscape experience. Interested please fax resume to: 905-655-8092, or email to: service@ogslandscape.ca Att: Rene OGS LANDSCAPE SUPPLY CENTRE is looking for mature persons for part-time employ- ment. Cashiers, Nursery Persons, Ya rd Persons. Flexible hours, must be willing to work week- ends. Interested please fax your resume to 905-655-8092 or email to: service@ogslandscape.ca Att: Louise FREE Telephone Service FREEDOM PHONE LINES Regardless of Credit No Deposit Required LOWEST PRICE Call now & receive 1 month FREE 1-866-884-7464 FRIENDLY PEOPLE to do tele- phone work for busy office, no selling. Monday to Friday 5-9 p.m., Saturday 10-1 p.m. Great employment for college students. Call between 9-5, Mon.-Fri. (905)655-9053. FULL & PART TIME cashiers re- quired at the beautiful Shell Se- lect Store. Apply in person at Rossland & Harwood, Ajax or email to carwash@look.ca LOOKING FOR A CHANGE?Or- ders piling in. We can't keep up! Busiest February ever. We need 15 F/T people to start immediate- ly. Cash paid training. Call Julie (905)837-9200 LUBE TECHNICIANS,full/part- time. Hourly wage + bonus. Able to perform regular oil & filter changes and maintenance on ve- hicles. Apply at Pennzoil, 581 King St. East, Oshawa. ORDER TAKERS NEEDED $20/hr. avg. Full Time We Train Yo u!! 905.435.0518 PAINT STORE IN PICKERING requires part-time employee for warehouse and retail sales. Some physical labour required. 631 Kingston Rd., 905-831-8488, contact Steve SEEKING HIGHLY motivated in- dividuals interested in a unique opportunity in financial services. One of the fastest growing mar- keting organizations in the coun- try. Excellent income potential. Call Karrie Dymond or Lisa Silver at (905)436-8499 or fax resume: 905-436-5876 ext. 171. SNOWPLOWERS NEEDED: Mature persons needed with ex- perience for snowplowing to join our team. (Lawn maintenance, window washing and construction experience a bonus) Wages based on experience and knowl- edge. Must have clean, valid driv- er license. Call Algonquin Proper- ty Services at (905)428-1844; fax resume (905)428-8496; or email employment@algonquin1.com SUPERINTENDENT req'd for beautiful Ajax condo. Must have mechanical knowledge, able to do maintenance repairs and have good communication skills. Some cleaning req'd. 5 yrs exper. Fax resume to 905-619-2705. SUPERINTENDENT required full- time for Oshawa apartment com- plex. Suitable for retired/semi re- tired couple. No pets. Fax resume 905-438-1860. Only those cho- sen for an interview will be con- tacted. URGENT - HOUSE CLEANERS needed for fast-growing maid ser- vice. Permanent position. Room for advancement. Excellent pay, great working environment. Not suitable for students. Call 905- 723-6242 ESTHETICIAN REQUIRED for upscale spa in Port Perry. Flexible hours available. Call Gina 905-982-1958. EXPERIENCED STYLIST re- quired immediately for reputable salon in Port Perry. Call Gina 905-982-1958. LOOKING FOR EXPERIENCED stylist with clientele. High end sa- lon, North Oshawa. Please call Stella or more information (905) 434-2992. MAKE-UP ARTIST in prestigious well-established Oshawa salon, Saturdays only for interview call Mrs.Weiss (905)436-6333. MASSAGE THERAPIST.Opus Glow Concept Spa in Whitby is looking for a full-time Registered Therapist to join our dynamic team. Immediate start. Email re- sume to: opusglow@bellnet.ca STYLISTS WANTED for 2 busy Pickering salons. Full and Part time. Licensed. Apprentice. Call Wahida at Magicuts, 905-839- 0195. CNC PUNCH PRESS / LASER OPERATOR Exp in Set-Up and Operation for Amada & Trumpf. Precision Job Shop. North Scar- borough. Fax Resume to 416- 291-3233 COMMERCIAL HVAC mechan- ics and centrifugal chiller me- chanics required full time GTA, Experienced & licensed. email kristinefraser@on.aibn.com BASEMENTS by Creative Designs Quality Workmanship ~ Free Estimates 416-807-2179 BriCo Home Improvements ✓Basements ✓Bathrooms ✓Painting ✓Wallpapering ✓Decks ✓Fences ✓General Repairs FREE ESTIMATES Call Brian 905-686-8841 Cell:416-606-9881 F & M HOME RENOVATIONS Carpentry for all your needs! Framing & Finish New Counter Tops 24hr Emergency door repairs on break & enters. You supply the material, we'll do the work! Call (905)420-7394 Finished basements, drywall, tiles, hardwood, laminate, parquet, bathrooms, painting. Fr ee estimates. Call Leon (647)688-5975 LICENSED TILE SETTER Residential /Commercial Specializing in remodeling kitchens/bathrooms Home improvement/ renovations 25yrs. exp. 905-655-5602 LODCOM CONSTRUCTION General Home Renovations & Improvements All work guaranteed Craig (905) 686-1913 PLUMBER ON THE GO Top Quality Plumbing at Reasonable rates Service and new installations Residential/Commercial No job too big or small Free estimates - over 20 years experience (905)837-9722 RIDGE BUILT BY DESIGN Custom Home Design & Renovations ●Kitchen ●Bath ●Basements ●Additions..& more 647-201-5166 SEALE & SON now in Durham Region Full Renovation Services You name it - We do it! No job too small... Call Glenn 905-839-8054 SIMPCO IMPROVEMENTS Specializing in a variety of Home Improvements & Custom Renovations. (905) 426-9383 or (905) 442-3742 WORKSCAPE Painting Small to Medium Renovation Projects General Home Repairs Garbage Removal Free Estimates 1-866-545-2442 NEED A FRIEND WITH A TRUCK? Junk Removal/Disposal ●Light Hauling ●Odd Jobs ●General Deliveries Reasonable Rates Call Hans anytime (905) 706-6776 PIONEER ELECTRICAL SERVICES LTD. We provide services for the selective customer. ● Rough in customized electrical system to renovated & new homes ● Upgrades to accommodate pools & jacuzzi ●Exterior lighting installation Call (905)831-6760 TMS PAINTING & DECOR Interior & Exterior European Workmanship Fast, clean, reliable service (905)428-0081 CROSS MOVERS Dependable & Reliable Good Rates 24-hour Service Licenced/Insured (416)423-0239 (905)683-5342 ELITE MOVING $40/hr., 2-movers+Truck, Excellent Service, Short notice. Insured. Reliable, Experienced, Punctual. 416-560-2723 905-841-4723 www.elitemoving.net Euro Cleaning Services * Houses *Offices *Apartments Experienced, Bonded & Insured Reasonable Prices Excellent Service For Free Estimate Call Elizabeth (416) 884-3658 HOUSE CLEANING Experienced Reliable, Thorough Weekly, Bi-weekly or One Time Only Reasonable Rates Love pets (905)706-0991 (905)706-7260 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, February 17, 2006, PAGE 29 A/Pwww.durhamregion.com P h o n e : (9 0 5 ) 6 8 3 -0 7 0 7 Place your ad at 905-683-0707 Please recycle this paper SELL IT NOW CALL AJAX 905-683-0707 Accepting applications for LICENCED TRUCK AND TRAILER MECHANICS & APPRENTICE MECHANICS (Whitby Terminal) Excellent wages/benefit package for qualified applicant. Apply in person to: Ve r speeten Cartage Ltd. 1900 Boundary Road Whitby, Ont. L1N 8P8 Phone: 905-404-8470 •Cad Designer •Visi Cad/Catia •Die Cast Mould Design •CNC Operator/Mould Maker Courtice area Fax: 905 434-7939 reception@awcco.com Leading Scarborough Corrugated Manufacturer seeking Operator for Automaton Laminating Machine. Minimum 2 years Operator experience. Competitive salary & benefits Fax resume to: 416.291.3899 P.M.A SALES REPRESENTATIVE Full-Time Position - Whitby Location Qualifications Required ●Ability to work effectively in a team-based environment and independently to complete reports and inspection paperwork ● Must be a creative thinker, self-motivated, possess strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills ● Able to manage accounts and/or provide customer training. ● Read and interpret software/system programs, operational and product manuals. Mircom offers a positive work environment, an excellent comprehensive benefits package, and the potential for internal growth as we expand into different markets. Please send your resume to Attention: Andre Paquet Email: apaquet@mircom.com or fax to: (905)725-3244 Here we Grow Again! Durham's fastest growing furniture retailer is looking for full time expe- rienced Retail Sales Associates, & part time Receptionist. Resumes: swright@furniture.ca, or via fax: 905-619-2744 Energetic, self motivated SALES REP required for high volume RV dealership. Proven sales track record in RV sales would be an asset but willing to train the right individual to join our team. Please forward your resume to craig.mcfadden@owasco.com or fax 905-579-5802 CLINICAL MANAGER 6 Month Contract $55,379 to $64,200/annum Provide management support and coordination to an interdisciplinary team of health care pro- fessionals. Ensure efficient and effective service delivery through ongoing planning, monitoring and evaluation of primary care programs and services. Proven supervisory experience re- quired, preferably in a community heath care en- vironment. Potential for permanent position. Email or fax resume with letter of intent quoting #0602CM by March 3, 2006 to: Hiring Committee Email: hiringcommittee@ochc.ca Fax: 905 432-3902 View full job posting on our website: www.ochc.ca Massey's Restaurant is hiring Full Time - Day Shift CLEANER/DISHWASHER Apply in person with resume 774 Liverpool Rd. S., Pickering 12 Jallan Dr. Ajax *$389,900.00 Brick/Vinyl back spilt, att. dbl garage w/new door and opener, 4 bdrms, E/I kit, ceramic tile, m/f family room, new windows & doors, finished bsmt, C/A, new deck, fenced backyard, no rear neighbours OPEN HOUSE Sat Feb 18 and Sun Feb 19, 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. PICKERING OPEN HOUSE 12 - 3 p.m. Sat. Feb. 18 & Sun. Feb. 19 1775 Valley Farm, Unit 41. Best location, 3 bedroom, 2 baths, garage, deck, new bright walk to mall, library, sports centre and Go Train. $224,500. (905)665-3219 WE REALLY CARE WHERE YOU LIVE. Realstar offers a full breadth of apartments, penthouses and town houses, plus application approval within 24 hours. No appointment required - Drop in TODAY! OSHAWA Carriage Hill - Townhouses 905-434-3972 122 Colborne Street (Simcoe St., N. Colborne St. E.) Taunton Terrace - Townhouses 905-436-3346 100 Taunton Road, East (Taunton Rd. & Simcoe St.) UXBRIDGE Testa Heights 905-852-2534 Testa Heights (Reach St. & Testa Rd.) WHITBY 534 Mary Street Apartments 905-666-2450 534 Mary Street East (Mary St., & Hickory St.) Regency Place Apartments 905-430-7397 15 Regency Crescent (Mary St. & Hickory St.) OPEN HOUSE DAILY from 8AM - 8PM Whitby Place 905-430-5420 900 Dundas Street, East (Dundas St. & Garden St.) Port Hope 905-885-8294 Northumberland Place, 155 Toronto Rd. (Toronto Rd. & Hwy 2) Scarborough Markham Corners (townhouses) 416-292-0118 30 Kimbercroft Ct. (Markham & Sheppard) 2 & 3 bedroom apartments starting at $978 per mo. On-site superintendent and security. Rental Office Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (905)686-0845 Eve. viewing by appt. www.ajaxapartments.com 1 MONTH FREE RENT or Up to $500 Move-In Allowance Condominium Suites 1, 2, 3 Bedroom Apartments Oshawa - Starting At $750. ●Renovated Suites ●Free Utilities ●Free Parking ●Senior Discounts ●Full Security System Call for more information 905-728-4993 GM RETIREE & EMPLOYEE DISCOUNT e & oe WELCOME TO HIGHLAND TOWERS We're better than ever ! Spacious, newly renovated 1, 2 and 3 bedrooms with stunning views. Conveniently located in a friendly, family community just steps to shopping, GO and 401. Park like setting. Affordable priced from $870. Utilities included. (905)668-7332 ** MOVE IN BONUS **Limited Time Only DURHAM BASEMENT Tech- nologies Inc. (dbti.ca) seeks Inde- pendent Operators to waterproof basement foundations from the inside and perform Basement Finishing and related work. 905- 665-1585 or info@dbti.ca HICKORY DICKORY DECKS Canada's largest custom deck builder is looking for Profes- sional Carpenters for the 2006 deck season in the Ajax/Pickering area. Great op- portunity for hard working and reliable people with deck building experience. Please call 1-800-263-4774 LICENSED MECHANIC required, $60/hour. Start tomorrow- Estab- lished mobile hydraulic mechanic service for sale. Consists of truck, equipment, tools, customer list & training. Invest in your future. Dave (905)767-6748, (905)666- 1434 WELDER/FITTER NEEDED. Some experienced required for South Oshawa. Please send re- sume to (905)668-2436 or email shmmfg@rogers.com WELDING COMPANY looking for welders and steel erectors for miscellaneous and structural work (outside work). Drivers li- cence required. Fax resume to 905-420-5704 ACCOUNTING clerk required part time, leading to full time. Strong bookkeeping background. QuickBooks knowledge an asset. Whitby. Qualified candidates only need apply. email kristinefras- er@on.aibn.com ADMINISTRATIVE POSITION REQUIRED Suitable candidate will have good organizational and communication skills. Microsoft office and ability to work in fast paced environment. E-mail re- sume: careers@pro-bel.ca. EXPERIENCED TAX PREPAR- ER required for C.A. office. Knowledge of using TaxPrep soft- ware is desirable but not essen- tial. Please call 905-683-8787 or fax resume to: 905-683-8793. SERVICE coordinator required immediately for dispatching, re- ception & other office duties. Commercial HVAC background mandatory. Full time, Whitby. email kristinefraser@on.aibn.com WHITBY LAW FIRM seeks expe- rienced clerk for estate adminis- tration, wills and real estate. Re- ply with resume to: blclaw@hotmail.com SALES,advanced commissions, P/T, F/T, okay with talking to small groups. A NYSE Company. Diana 866-306-5858. SALES REP REQUIRED,great part time or full time position. All pre-set appointments, evenings starting at 6:00pm. Average sales commission $45-80k yearly, verifiable. Excellent training pro- gram, no experience required. Call for interview, (905)655-9053 CYW'S/DSW'S - D.L.C. Residen- tial Services requires CYW / DSW graduates to work Full-Time with severely delayed children and youth with developmental disabilities and autism in the Scarborough area. Experience with complex and aggressive be- haviours essential. Shift work in- volved requiring day, evening, and weekend availability. G Class driver's license required. C.P.I., First Aid, C.P.R. an asset. Crimi- nal Reference Check and Pre- Employment medical necessary. Only those selected will be con- tacted, no phone calls please. Fax resumes to: 416-281-4529 or email: debdlc@on.aibn.com DENTAL ASSISTANT required part time 1 day per week. No evenings/weekends. Experience preferred. Fax resume to 905- 831-5975. DENTAL RECEPTIONISTS/ ADMINISTRATORS required FT in Whitby/Oshawa area. Comput- er knowledge required. New Den- tal Reception Course graduates welcome. Also looking for FT and PT dental hygienists. Send re- sumes to Dental Futures, 1801 Dundas St. East, PO Box 70567, Whitby, ON, L1N 9G3 FULL-TIME Dental Hygienist re- quired for 1-year maternity leave position, commencing April 10, 2006. Please submit resume in person to Dr. Debra Shoniker, at 312 Dundas St.W.Whitby. LEVEL II DENTAL ASSISTANT, 4 days per week, fluent in Eng- lish. No evenings, no weekends. Please fax resume: 416-438- 3431. PHARMACY TECHNICIAN,full time, experienced required, Whit- by/Oshawa area. Fax resume to (905) 668-0350 X-RAY & ULTRASOUND Tech- nologists required one evening a week and Saturday's for clinic in Brooklin. Call Chris (905)576- 8249 EXPERIENCED SERVER f/t, p/t, apply in person at Station Street Grill, 40 Station Street, Ajax (next to Shell gas station) Ask for Mary. KIND AND PATIENT caregiver looking for position. Has experi- ence with Alzeimer patients as well as various type patients with other disabilities. Call Joan: 905- 831-3026. *RENTERS* Why rent when You can own? Free computerized list with pictures of homes available with No Money Down From $1,200/month Free recorded Message. 1-800-417-7295 ID #7051 Visit: www. DurhamStop Renting.com ReMax Ability Real Estate Limited** 905-434-7777 Matt Cooper* 1966 DALHOUSIE CRES,close to university, 3-bedrooms, 2-1/2 baths. Spacious kitchen adjoining family room with gas fireplace. California shutters throughout. 50'x130' lot. $289,000. Call (905)725-7109 A PORT PERRY area NEW spectacular all brick bungalow ex- ec. Home on 1 Acre lot Walk to Lake, Agents Welcome, Must see! Asking $274k call 1-877- 878-9899 toll free DISTRESS SALE Bank Foreclosures & Estate Sales Free computerized list with pictures of Foreclosure properties from $170,000. No Investors please Fr ee recorded message 1-800-417-7295 ID#4042 Visit: www. Durham DistressSale.com Remax Ability Real Estate Ltd. ** (905)434-7777 Matt Cooper* FIXER UPPER "Bargains" These homes need work Free computer- ized list with pic- tures of properties from $170,000. No Investors Please Free recorded message 1-800-417-7295 ID#7048 Visit: www DurhamFixer Uppers.com Remax Ability Real Estate Ltd. ** (905) 434-7777 Matt Cooper* HOUSE FOR SALE BY OWNER 3-bedroom home on crescent in North Oshawa; open concept with 9 foot ceilings, finished base- ment, interlocking walkway and deck. $235,000 (905)571-5232. A must see! OPEN HOUSE Sunday 2-4pm. 1138 Timberland Cr. UXBRIDGE-EXECUTIVE starter, 3 bdrm., detached, 3 bathrooms, professionally finished basement & landscaping, pine floors, up- graded kitchen & decor, a/c, c/vac, private sale. $256,000 905-852-0012 HOME FOR SALE in N.E. Oshawa with complete in-law or teenage retreat. Each unit con- tains separate laundry and pri- vate garage. Asking $294,900. Call (905)576-0645. HOME SELLERS Find Out What Homes Down The Street Sold For! Free computerized list with pictures of area home sales & current listings Free recorded message 1-800-417-7295 ID#7041 Visit: www. DurhamArea HomeSales.com Remax Ability Real Estate Ltd. ** (905) 434-7777Matt Cooper* LAKESIDE COMMUNITY AJAX Over 2500sq.ft., 4-Bedroom, 3 Bathroom, 9ft Ceilings, Hardwood Floors on main floor, WOB on pool size lot beside parkette. $469,000 (905)427-3226. PORT HOPE - money making du- plex, always rented, new roof, siding, $160,000. Serious in- quires only, no Agents please. Call Todd, leave message 905- 375-4209. PRIVATE SALE,OSHAWA, legal duplex, live in one unit, rent the other. No money down. Absolute- ly no agents. call 905-720-3325 SKYE VALLEY DRIVE, 2 miles north of Cobourg, level, treed, 2 acre estate lot, stately brick, 4 bedroom, 8 rooms, double gar- age, private sale, $399,000. 905- 372-1558. #1 FSBO REALITY SERVICE, Earn 10K per month, no licence required. Protected Territories, 1- 778-998-8495 www.imya- gent.com 27' CHIP TRUCK,3 Fryers, 6 element Garland Stove, 6ft. grill, hot dog steamer, electric potato peeler, mint condition, Asking $16,000. OBO Call Ja- mie.(905)809-3723. A JOB AT HOME.$493.97 weekly. Mail work or computer work.Go to: www.MyHomePc- Job.com Code 16 or write for Free details at 3-11 BELLEROSE DR, Suite #122-16 ST. ALBERT, AB T8N 5C9 DUCT CLEANING TRUCK and equipment, all in good working or- der, 1989 FORD F350, cube van, 128,000 km, sold certified and E- tested. 1-800-314-8434 905-376- 3847. THIS FRANCHISE is the Natural choice, visit www.turflogic.ca FASTWAY COURIERS new fran- chise to region, 2 exclusive terri- tories available. Be your own boss, ground level opportunity. www.fastway.ca (905)720-2816 HAIRDRESSING BUSINESS for sale in Bowmanville. Fully equipped, good location. For in- formation call (905)623-4172 HOW TO BUILD a part time busi- ness while keeping your present job, leveraging your efforts in a unique method of creating residu- al income. 1-866-786-3176 SENIOR’S RESIDENCE Health Care Professional. Looking for a Lifestyle Change? Be Your Own Boss. Established Senior’s Resi- dence/furnished home for sale one hour east of Toronto. Turn- key operation. Owner Draws 85K. Selling Price:$494,900. Fin Available with 35% D.P. No In- vestors Please! Kendell Attrux, Re/Max Ability 905-434-7777 SUPERINTENDENT required full- time for Oshawa/Bowmanville apartment complex. Suitable for retired/semi-retired couple. No pets. Fax resume (905)623-2257. Only those chosen for an inter- view will be contacted. $$$100 % FINANCING OAC 5 yr. at 5.20% or Variable at 4.50 % OAC, Cash take-outs, Re- finances, Self-employed, Com- mercial, even poor credit. Call Kevin, Mon. to Sat. at: 1-800- 328-7887 ext. 366. $$$MORTGAGE FINANC- ING$$$- $$$1ST AND 2ND MORTGAGES $$$ www.mortga- gebid.ca or call Dennis @1-800- 915-2353. Purchases, renewals or refinance. To consolidate your debts. Lowest rates possible for residential or commercial.Credit issues, self employed, I will as- sess your needs. Prompt, profes- sional service. $$MONEY$$Consolidate Debts Mortgages to 100%. No income, bad credit OK! ONTARIOWIDE FINANCIAL CORP 1-888-307- 7799 GOOD OR BAD CREDIT, refinance mortgages and invest- ment properties. Loans & Line of Credit. Please call (416)436-1589 (1) Renovated Simcoe/Mill 2- bedroom, balcony, parking, laun- dry $795, Also Renovated 1-bed- room $715, 2-bed. $825. Sim- coe/Bloor Oshawa. 3-bdrm, near Oshawa Centre, hardwood floors. $995+ hydro. 905-429-2036 or 1-800-486-9826; Laundry, park- ing. Whitby, 2-bedroom $850/incl. Harwood floors, 905- 430-7868. (1) BEDROOM,North Oshawa, $695 includes utilities & separate laundry, backyard, separate en- trance, parking, quiet side street, no dogs. Immediate. Call (416)892-8864 1 & 2 BEDROOM APTS, Oshawa, Simcoe/Gibb. Starting from $450/mo - $600/mo + utilities. First & last., references, Available March 1st. Call Ste- phen 905-259-5796. 1 & 2-BEDROOM available im- mediately. Central Oshawa, couple preferred, fridge/stove, hardwood, carpet, fresh paint. Shopping, laundry, no dogs, near bus,reasonable. Immediate pos- session. (905)725-2642, after 5pm. 1 BDRM CONDO W/SOLARIUM. Discovery Place Pickering. Adult lifestyle bldg. Features include in- door/outdoor pool, squash court, fitness room & much more. Avail. April 1st. $1400/mo inclusive. 905-837-1501. 1 BEDROOM APT.,Bond & Wilson area, laundry, parking, $675 monthly, hydro included, first & last, available March 1st. Call 905-571-1598. 1-BEDROOM, CLEAN,spacious basement apt. In quiet neighbour- hood. Separate entrance, park- ing, shared laundry, $700 all in- clusive, first/last. Available imme- diately. Call (905)626-8646 1011 SIMCOE ST. N.,Oshawa - Large 3 bedroom town home suites with full basements, available for rent. Private fenced yards with mature trees. Close to all amenities. $799.00 per month. Call (905)579-7649 for an appointment. 2 BEDROOM Oshawa Hospital area, bright spacious upper du- plex, overlooking park, applianc- es, air, $825, no smoking/pets, call (905)432-7517. 2-BEDROOM $865 monthly ($210 weekly) and furnished bachelor $580/monthly ($145 weekly) Clean, quiet, parking, ap- pliances, utilities included. Available Feb 12th or later (Sim- coe/Mill) Call (905)576-6769. 3-BEDROOM,hardwood floors, main floor of house, near O.C. Adult or seniors building. Dis- count for seniors. 1-car parking, laundry. Avail immediately. Call after 5pm 905-924-4413 A LOVELY DETACHED house Ritson/Olive. Available immedi- ately, 3-bdrms, M/F fam, single garage, private drive, Park & school nearby $1500/mo/inclu- sive. Lilian (905)655-4321, 416- 716-2839. A MUST SEE! 2-bedroom apts. in legal duplex, Courtice. Upper level $1050, lower level, 8' ceil- ings, $900. Both units all inclu- sive with laundry and cable. Pri- vate garage, fenced backyard. Fully renovated in 2005. Very bright, ++clean, laminate/ceramic flooring. April 1st. Call Dave (905)436-7524, or Sam (905)571- 0554 ADULT LIFESTYLE,North Oshawa Triplex, 2 bedroom main floor. $875/inclusive, 1 bedroom basement, $695/inclusive. first, last, references. No pets/smok- ing. $100 move in allowance. Lynn (905)925-3200, (905)436- 6886. AJAX -Immaculate 1 bdrm. main floor apt. Beautiful, bright kitchen with walkout to large sundeck. Gas barbeque, awning, hardwood floors. Parking, laundry facilities. No pets/smoking. $850/mo.+ Call June 416-948-0533. AJAX - Upper 2 bdrm. apt. 2 full baths, gas fireplace, garage, very clean! No pets, non-smoker. $950 /mo.+ Call June 416-948-0533. AJAX CHURCH/HWY 2/Picker- ing Village - Large two bdrm in clean, quiet building. Available March 1st, $950/mo utilities in- cluded plus parking. Call 905- 426-1161 AJAX HARWOOD/HWY #2, large, bright, brand new, profes- sionally completed and certified, 2 bedroom basement apartment, fully self contained with en-suite laundry, plus many more. $940 inclusive. Call Robert Today, 416-402-3435. AJAX,large beautiful, 2 bedroom basement, viewing Wed. 7-8pm, Sat. 1-2 pm. or call. 62 Marshall Cres. $695., parking, laundry. 1- 866-737-5617 or 416-436-2884. AJAX,furnished 2 bedroom basement apartment. Includes parking, utilities, cable, dishwash- er, A/C. Near shopping and lake, no smoking/pets. $825/month. First/last. (905)427-6932 AJAX,Hwy #2/Westney, bright, walkout 2-bedroom basement, freshly renovated & painted, $850, rent/utilities negotiable. Near bus, Go, shopping, schools. No smoking/pets Available imme- diately 905-426-9898, 416-459- 9993 AJAX, PICKERING VILLAGE. Large bright new clean 2-bed- room bsmt., eat-in kitchen, huge livingroom, open-concept, a/c, 2-parking, cable. No pets/smok- ing, $895/mo./inclusive. First/last/ Immediate/March 1st. 905-426- 4773. AJAX,Westney Rd. & Hwy.#2 2/3 bedroom of upper level of home. Utilities included. call (905)686-5297. AJAX, WESTNEY/Hwy 2,beauti- ful 2-bedroom condo, pool, exer- cise room, appliances, laundry, parking, air conditioning, avail. immediately. $1350 all inclusive, call (905)427-5128 AJAX- FURNISHED 2-BDRM BSMT Separate entrance, 3-pc bath, laundry, cable, parking, 750/mo Avail. immediately, first/last req'd. No smoking/pets. (416) 881-3797 AJAX/WHITBY BORDER 2-bed- room spacious apt, ground level entry in home, parking, pool, a/c, central vac, use of washer/dryer. $800+ 40% utilities. Available April lst (905)444-9871. BRAND NEW 2 bedroom Whitby basement apt. Separate walk out entrance. Parking, laundry. $900 inclusive. Available immediately. Please call (905)665-3026 A/P PAGE 30 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, February 17, 2006 www.durhamregion.com Are you a new business? Be included in either or all future Community Phone Books. (Pickering * Ajax * Whitby * Oshawa * Clarington) Please contact This Week Phone Directories @ 905-579-4400 or email: directories@durhamregion.com Working as partners with Parents and Providers, Wee Watch caters to the growth and development of children in a safe, home environment. • Stimulating Daily Programs • Unsheduled Home Visits • Income Tax Receipts • Full and Part Time Care Please call: When Only The Best Will Do!A Licenced Agency 905-686-2328 INFANTS - 12 YEARS OLD - safe home environment - programming - personal attention - receipts -full or part-time -caregivers screened,trained, receive ongoing support, regular inspections - Licenced by MCFCS Durham Professional Home Day Care 905-509-1207 &Come &Worship& WORD OF TRUTH CHRISTIAN CENTRE 1527 Ba yly 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 15 43 Bayly St. or call: 905-839-4953 We provide: mentoring, computer training, tutoring, career development, anger & stress management assistance, teen parent support & fun activities. (For youths ages 13-19) To advertise your church in our regular Worship section on Fridays call Janice at 905-683-0707 or fax 905-579-4218. Email: jsam@durhamregion.com 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 DIVORCE RECOVERY WORKSHOP Divorce or Separated? Are disappointed and insecurity getting the better of you? This FREE 7-part hands-on workshop will help you rebuild the castle that has crashed around you by guiding you to: • Grieve and Let Go • Take Charge • Focus • Get A Life …Yours! Facilitated by Juliet who’s been there Sponsored by Ajax Baptist Church Sundays, 3:30-5:30 pm February 19th – April 2nd To register call 905-683-4802 or email to ajaxbaptist@rogers.com See more on www.ajaxbaptist.ca Ameena Abedel-Haq Alwazani February 18, 2002 - February 15, 2004 Our sweet princess, gone before we could even say goodbye Hope you're smiling down, from up above Thank you for the best memories Always loved and remembered by all whom you were near We love you and miss you Habibty Amoona. Amoo Abdalla and Khala Rana AVAILABLE MARCH 1ST.- Oshawa, Park/Gibb, 1 bedroom apartment, convenient location. References, first/last required. $630. plus hydro. No dogs. Call 416-725-3323. BACHELOR, 1, 2 & 3 bedroom apartments, in most beautiful adult lifestyle building. Available immediately. Stevenson & Ross- land, Oshawa. Call 905-579- 3700 or (905)723-1009. BLOOR ST. EAST OSHAWA- Near No Frills/401. TWO -2bed- rooms, $745+hydro($50/mo), March lst. Immaculate, well-main- tained, nice, bright. Laundry, small building Bus-stop at door. First/last, 1-parking. No pets. 905-668-1946 BLUEWATER PARK WHITBY 1 & 2 Bedrooms, Please call Mon-Fri 9 a.m - 5 p.m Evenings by appt. only 905-571-3522 Shelter Canadian Properties Ltd. BRIGHT AND SPACIOUS 1-bed- room apartment, Olive/Wilson, available March/April 1st. Separ- ate driveway, laundry and utilities. $650-inclusive. Non-smoker pre- ferred. First/last required (905)436-6392 CENTRAL OSHAWA, newly renovated huge 1-bedroom, main level of duplex. $775/inclusive on quiet dead-end street with park. (905)655-5789, (905)655- 9739 CLEAN 1 & 2 BDRM $720/$800, newly decorated. Utilities includ- ed. Simcoe/Mill area, small quiet apt. building. Call for appt. (905)579-9890. CLIPPER APARTMENTS AJAX 2 & 3 Bed. Please call Mon-Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Evening by appt. only 905-683-6021 Shelter Canadian Properties Ltd. COBOURG - large, one bedroom basement apartment, gas fire- place, parking, cable, private en- trance, $825 inclusive, first and last, available immediately. 905- 373-6293. COUNTRY SETTING,overlooks spring-fed pond, 1-bedroom, en- suite, livingroom, kitchen, break- fast area. Covered brick patio. Near all amenities. $700/mo in- clusive. Single professional pre- ferred, non-smoker/no pets. (905)428-7407. COURTICE, 2 BEDROOM in newer 3 plex, $800/month plus utilities. Laundry and parking on- site. No pets, No smoking. 1st/last month required (905)435-7902. DOWNTOWN WHITBY - huge 3 bedroom with balcony available. march lst. $1100. heat, hot water included, parking. Near schools, Big 1 bedroom, $840 all inc. March lst. Call (905)669-4009, (416) 520-6392 EXTENSIVELY RENOVATED 2 bedroom apartment and 3 bed- room house available as rent to won. Both centrally located, close to all amenities. Call 905-720- 3215 or 416-722-4709 KING/RITSON bright 1 large bed- room apt on main level. Hard- wood flooring, ornamental fire- place, lots of windows eat-in kitchen, parking, bus at door $750-incl. 905-426-5844. LIVERPOOL RD/NEAR LAKE.2 bed. basement apt. Separate en- trance, parking, washer, dryer, all inclusive $800/month. No pets. Available March lst. (705)484- 5222, 705-345-2733. NORTH Oshawa - 2 bedroom, March lst., Clean, family building. Heat, hydro and two appliances included. Pay cable, parking and laundry facilities. (905) 723-2094 NORTH OSHAWA,1-bedroom for rent $710/monthly, includes utilities, fridge, stove, parking, call 905-579-9777. OSHAWA Park/Adelaide (230 Nipigon St) 2 & 3 Bedrooms Well maintained building. Near all amenities. From only $835/month + hydro. (905)723-0977 OSHAWA - 1 & 2 bedroom unit available, eat in kitchen, laundry, parking from $650 per month. (905) 922-0252 OSHAWA - 2 bedroom in quiet 12 unit building, eat in kitchen, laundry and parking. From $750 month. (905) 728-8066 or (905) 686-0470 OSHAWA - HARMONY & KING, Must See - new wood laminate flooring, spacious and bright one bedroom apartment, $700 in- cludes utilities, cable, laundry, parking. Steps to bus, shopping and easy access to 401, no smoking/pets. lst/last. Available April lst. (905)623-2311 OSHAWA 1 BEDROOM, Quiet, close to amenities. Available im- mediately. $750 including hydro. Laundry and parking. Senior dis- count. 905-723-1778 (day), 905- 983-5356 (evening/weekends). OSHAWA APTS., Clean quiet newer bldgs. Bachelor, 1 & 2 bedroom includes utilities, park- ing, laundry on site, no dogs. (905)571-0425, 1-888-558-2622, 905-432-8914. OSHAWA Park South/401 new management, newly renovated 1-2-3 Bedrooms from $725. Well-maintained, clean, quiet, im- proved security. Bus/GO. Hydro included. 835 Oxford 905-622- 0835; 885 Oxford 905-622-0885 OSHAWA,2 bedrooms, linving- room, diningroom, 2 full baths, kitchen, main and upper level of house. $850 plus utilites. Available immediately. (905)433- 1919 OSHAWA,398 Pine St. Tw o- 2-bedroom, balcony, park- ing, laundry, near OC. $900/in- clusive. Available March or April 1st. First/last. No dogs. (905)723-4381 or (905)404-9792. OSHAWA,Best Deals! Newly Renovated 1, 2 & 3 bdrm in sen- ior lifestyle bldg. Large units, new kitchens, carpeting, windows, se- curity. Near hospital, bus stop. Avail. Feb/March. Call 905-728- 4966 or 1-866-601-3083 www.apartmentsinontario.com PARK/ADELAIDE 1-bdrm base- ment $650/monthly inclusive. Separate entrance, coin-op laun- dry, parking, bus stop at door, first/last req'd 905-426-5844. OSHAWA, BOND/SIMCOE,Spa- cious apts lowrise building. 1- bdrm apt $660/mo avail immedi- ately; 2 bdrm $800/mo avail. April 1st . Appliances, laundry facilities and parking included. Call 905- 434-7931. OSHAWA,GREAT LOCATION. 1, 2 & 3 BDRM apts. Large units. New, carpeting, windows, se- curity. Near schools, bus stop, amenities. Avail. immediately, March/April. 1-866-601-3083 or 905-438-1971 www.apartmentsi- nontario.com OSHAWA,Holiday Inn area, small brand new 2 bedroom, low- er level $985-all utilities included. appliances, no dogs, first/last/ref. Avail. immediately. (905)434- 1386 or 905-431-0190 OSHAWA, KING/RITSON, near downtown & all amenities. 1-bdrm on third floor of Victorian home. All amenities, laundry, parking, $720/month inclusive. Smokers welcome. Call (905)914-3133 OSHAWA,Newly renovated Bachelor, 1 & 2 bdrms in senior lifestyle bldgs. Large units. New kitchens & appliances, carpeting, windows, security. Near schools/bus stop. & amenities. Available March/April. 1-866- 601-3083 or 905-432-6912. www.apartmentsinontario.com OSHAWA, NICELY decorated 2- bedroom apt., in clean well-main- tained building. Heat, water, park- ing included, on-site laundry, near schools, shopping, transit. Available immediately. $690/month. (905)434-9844 to view. OSHAWA,spotless, clean newly decorated, 1 large bedroom apartment. all inclusive, with cable. No smoking/pets. First/last, references. March 1st, $750. (905)723-7228. PARK/ADELAIDE Large 3-4 bedroom unit, $1275 inclusive. 2 baths, 2 floors, large kitchen, din- ingroom, office, private entry. coin-op laundry, parking, bus stop at door, first/last req'd 905-426- 5844. PICKERING 3-bedroom legal duplex,renovated, 4 appliances, new carpet, eat-in-kitchen, private laundry, gar- age, fenced yard, deck, $1150+2/3 util. Avail. Immediately & No pets/smokers Lemon Tree Properties 905-839-9227 705-426-4666 PICKERING Legal 2-bdrm base- ment apt, sep entrance, 1 park- ing, large livingroom, eat-in kitch- en. Clean, freshly painted. $800/mo includes utilities. First/last, references required. Im- mediate. (905)837-9366 PICKERING -Bayly & Liverpool area. 1 bdrm. bsmnt. apt. Separ- ate entrance, no smoking/pets. $750/mo. First/last. 905-420-7079 PICKERING - LARGE 2 bedroom basement apartment, Liver- pool/Bayly $875. Separate en- trance, also room available, top floor, $425 mo. Laundry, parking, close to Go. Utilities included. (905) 421-0087 PICKERING - Sandy Beach/Bay- ly. Bachelor basement apt. Laun- dry, parking, smoke-free. Near GO train, bus out front. Refer- ences required. Avail. March 1. Call 313-401-5828. PICKERING 1-bedroom basement, FURNISHED, suits commuting single. Private entrance. Cable, laundry, gas fireplace, parking. No smok- ing/pets. $700/mo, references. Debbie 416-832-5262 PICKERING HWY#2/BROCK, Large 2-bedroom basement apartment, separate entrance, large kitchen, appliances, cable, parking, no pets/smoking. available immediately. $850. 905-619-6822 or 416-520-7388. PICKERING Spacious 3-bed- room 1 1/2 baths, two car park- ing, laundry/dishwasher utilities included, next to GO, access to yard, no pets/smoking, Newly painted. $1375 (905)420-4269 PICKERING, BROCK/FINCH, main floor, bright, immaculate 2 bedroom. Hardwood & ceramic flooring, 4 pce. bath, central vac., central air, laundry, yard, shed, garage. $1050 inclusive. No pets/smoking. 905-426-7897. PICKERING,Brock/Hwy#2, 1- bedroom basement. Full bath, separate entrance, parking/gar- age, cable, own laundry. Close to OPG. No smoking/pets. First/last, $750/inclusive. (905)428-3788 PICKERING, LEGAL one bed- room basement apartment, cable, utilities included. Separate en- trance, close to amenities, non smoking/pets. Immediately. lst/last required. References, Call (416)557-8516 PICKERING,Major Oaks & Brock. 1-BDRM bsmt. Separate entrance, parking, utilities, cable, laundry. $700/mo. Avail. immedi- ately. No smoking/pets. (905)686- 7693 PICKERING, NEAR GO,1-bdrm bsmt, bright walk-in separate en- trance. Laundry, parking, no smoking/pets. $750/month all in- clusive. Avail. immediately. First,last, references req'd. Call (647)388-7437 leave msg. PICKERING,Rosebank/Shep- pard, new 2-bedroom basement, kitchen, diningroom, 4pc. bath, private entrance, share laundry, parking. Available March 1st, $700+ 35% utilities ($800 inclu- sive). No smoking (905)837-5146 PICKERING, WHITES/KING- STON RD.Nice area, one bed- room basement, fully renovated,, laundry, $750 all inclusive, park- ing, lst/last, available immediate- ly. no pets. Call after 4 pm (905)509-2335 PICKERING, WHITES/KING- STON RD.Nice area, one bed- room basement, fully renovated,, laundry, $750 all inclusive, park- ing, lst/last, available immediate- ly. no pets. Call after 4 pm (905)509-2335 PORT WHITBY 1722/1724 Duffe- rin St. Newly renovated spacious, quiet, 2-bedrooms. Avail. imme- diately. $895/mo. Laundry, park- ing, walk to GO, 401/Brock St. Near sports arena, shopping. 1- 800-693-2778 ROUGEMOUNT/KINGSTON RD. Quiet area. Separate entrance. 1 bedroom, furnished basement. Fireplace, all appliances, park- ing, shared laundry. $850 all in- clusive. First/last. No pets/smoking. 905-509-1795 or 416-757-2481. TWO BEDROOM,APT. in Cour- tice triplex, $725 plus hydro, heat included. Quiet neighbourhood, freshly painted, avail. March 1, call (905)436-2271 UXBRIDGE NEW!To wnhouse / Apartments, air conditioned, 4 ap- pliances, patio/garden, parking, storage. 905-852-4777 WHITBY - 2 bedroom suites from $860 - $875 per mo. all inclusive. Close to all amenities. Office hours 9 - 5, Monday - Friday. (905)430-1877 WHITBY, 2 BEDROOM units available, eat-in kitchen, laundry, parking, from $795 mo. (905) 728-8066 or (905) 686- 0470 WHITBY, immaculate 1 & 2 bed- room apts, Avail. March 1. $754.00 & $886.50, includes ap- pliances, heat, parking, laundry facilities. Call (905)666-1074 or 905-556-0455. WILSON/OLIVE,nice bachelor apt., suitable for working, quiet person. No smoking/pets. Avail. March 1 or 15. $495./mo. 905- 721-9789 or 905-922-4751. 3-BEDROOM UPPER level of brand new North Oshawa home. Separate entrance, parking, laun- dry, garage access. Near all amenities. (905)271-2390. 2 BEDROOM lower-level execu- tive home. 4 appliances, close to park, schools & shopping. Ste- venson/Rossland. $850/inclusive. No smoking/pets. First/last. 905- 728-1515. 3 BEDROOM detached in North East Oshawa. 5 appliances, air, garage, excellent neighbourhood, $l,200 per month plus utilities. Available March or April lst. (905)432-9141. 3-BEDROOM DUPLEX, 5 min. N/E of Oshawa, $1000/month first/last (includes heat) plus utilities. No smoking/no pets. Available immediately. Phone 905-263-2352. A ABSOLUTELY astounding 6 months free, then own a house from $600/month. Up to $15,000 cash back to you! Require $35,000 + up family income and reasonable credit. No down pay- ment required. Why Rent! Call Bill Roka, 25 years as top sales rep with world's leading realtor. Re- max Spirit (905) 728-1600, 1-888- 732-1600 A-ABA-DABA-DO STOP PAY- ING RENT! Own from $650/mth. NO MONEY DOWN. $35,000 + family income - up to $20,000 cash back. To good to be true. Call Ken Collis, Coldwell Bank- er 2M Realty, Assoc. Brkr, (905)576-5200 or 1-866-576- 5200, email: kencollis@sym- patico.ca AJAX, WESTNEY/ROSSLAND. Clean well-kept 3-bdrms, 5-appli- ances, new windows/floors, fire- place, bsmt. garage, 2-car park- ing, cac, cvac, no smoking/pets, avail. immed., $1300/mo+utilities. (905)427-7852. AJAX- EXECUTIVE HOME, 2300sq.ft., 3-bdrms, ensuite, family room, 2-1/2 baths, Califor- nia Kitchen, cac, cvac, 5 appli- ances. $1590+% utilities. Option- al take over rented huge base- ment apt. w/separate entrance $850. (905)683-7267 CENTRAL OSHAWA,4-bdrm bungalow, fin. bsmt, eat-in kitch- en, appliances, c/a, near schools/amenities. $1250/mo.+ utilities. First/last, Avail. April lst. Call (905)728-7796 DETACHED 3 bedroom, 11/2 baths. Finished basement. Cen- tral air/vac. Thickson/Hwy 2. Available April lst. $l,200 mo/ plus utilities. First and last. Rob or Joan (905) 723-3755 HOUSE FOR RENT,with in law apartment. Newly renovated in- terior. Westshore area. View of lake, $1975 & utilities. Available March 1. call 1-800-701-7812. MANCHESTER house for rent, available March 1. $700 per month. First, last and references required. Contact Kevin 905-985- 9137. N.W. WHITBY- very clean, three bedroom bungalow, finished basement, hardwood floors, 5 ap- pliances, C/A, $1250+ utilities, No pets/smoking. call 905-666-2226 ORONO, 2-3 bedroom bungalow, large kitchen w/walkout, 3-bath- rooms, large familyroom w/fire place, laundryroom, washer/dry- er, finished basement, gas fur- nace, c/air, garage, pool, 4.5 acre wooded lot. $1,200.00+util. Mar.01/06. Pat 905-472-7300 x 229 OSHAWA - 2 bedroom house (Main floor), large kitchen. Park and Bloor. (905) 728-8066 or (905)686-0470. OSHAWA EAST,4-bedroom home, 3 baths, finished basement w/fireplace, heated inground pool, Jacuzzi, c/a, beautiful mature neighborhood, quick 401 access. $1,475+utilities (905)718-2980 will consider rent-to-own OSHAWA,Stevenson/401, two large beautiful clean units. 2- bdrms each. Near schools, parks/shopping. Avail. immediate- ly. $875 & $775 each or $1500 whole house. First/last. (905)619- 0803, (416)895-5403 PICKERING - WATERFRONT, two bedroom detached, large lot, close to go, 401 and mall. 5 appli- ances, non smokers. $l,250 inclu- sive.Telephone (905) 421-9561 RITSON/KING - Oshawa Blvd. N. 1 1/2 storey home, 2+1 bed- rooms, 2 washrooms, corner lot w/driveway parking, available March 1st. $1195+util. (416)587- 3162 WHITBY - 3 BDRM. HOUSE. Appliances, washer/dryer, large fenced backyard, parking. Quiet neighbourhood. Non - smokers. References required. $1100 + Avail. immediately. 905-767-7554 after 5pm. WHITBY,avail. immediately. 3- bedroom, close to all amenities/401, 3-appliances, first/last, references, no pets $1200 plus utilities, (905)430- 0921. 3 BDRM Large, north Oshawa lo- cation. Close to shopping, Dur- ham college, bus routes. New carpets and paint. Very clean. Full basement and yard. $950 plus hydro. Available immediate- ly. Private parking Call 905-786- 2555 BRAND NEW 3 bedroom town- house. Oshawa. Ensuite off each bedroom. All appliances. Deck, garage access +more. Available now. $1175/mo.first/last/referenc- es+util No smoking/large pets. 905-433-8014. HILLCREST HEIGHTS Commu- nity Living in Oshawa now has units Avail. immed., parking incl. Please call 905-576-9299. IMMACULATE BROOKLIN To wnhome Watford/Winchester area. 3-bdrms, 5 appliances, 1-1/2 baths, deck, garage, fenced yard, $1300+utilities. No smok- ing. Avail. March 1st. Call 416- 618-4149. NORTH OSHAWA 3 BEDROOM Condo/townhouse new flooring throughout, garage, finished basement, fridge/stove, wash- er/dryer. $1100 per month. Avail April 1st. Please call Martin 905- 728-1420. OSHAWA - lovely room, 2+bed- rooms townhouse, 2-washrooms, finished rec-room, c/air, wash- er/dryer, private yard, secure complex w/pool, parking. Near all amenities. $1100/mo. includes hydro. 905-623-3080. OWN A TOWNHOUSE $0 Down, OAC. Wade Kovacic, Sales Rep., MinCom New Vision 905-430- 6066 PICKERING end-unit townhouse Newly renovated. Immediate possession. $1300 416-720-5551 WHITBY - Rossland & Brock St. 3 bdrms., 2 1/2 bathrooms, 5 ap- pliances. 1 1/2 yr. old townhouse. $1100/mo.+3/4 utilities. First/last. No smoking/pets. Avail. March 1. Call 905-447-3398. WILLOW PARK CO-OP at Taunton and Harmony Rds. has 2 and 3 bedroom townhomes available immediately from $964 plus utilities (incl. cable) Call: (905)432-6809 www.ucpm.ca WANTED - family of 3 need a 2-3 bedroom apt. for March 1/06, Oshawa area. $950/inclusive maximum. First/last no problem. Please call (905)579-8393 A FURNISHED ROOM available immediately Brock Rd/Hwy. 2 Pickering. Share kitchen/bath- room. $480/mo. utilities includ- ed . Last month's & deposit re- quired. (No parking). Call (905) 427-7444. AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY - brand new Tormina 3-month old home. Luxury furnished rooms, share all facilities. $500 all inclu- sive. Hwy. 12/Taunton Whitby. Prime location. 905-655-1612 or 416-909-1522. AVAILABLE in Oshawa, fur- nished room, bright very clean house, share kitchen & bath- rooms, run of house, non-smoker, parking, laundry, near all amenities, $460/month. 905-424- 0881 PICKERING -Brock Rd. & 401. Furnished or unfurnished rooms for rent. Parking, 2 fireplaces, large kitchen, 5 appliances, living- room, backyard, hottub, cable/ internet included. Near bus stop. $450/mo. Available immediately. 416-300-1366. PORT PERRY,Scugog Island. Smoke-free waterfront home. Master bedroom with 4 pc. bath, large walk-in closets. Cable, laun- dry, parking, dock, pool. Fur- nished. Call 905-985-1316, after 2 pm. SOUTH AJAX- furnished beauti- ful bedroom, living room, bath- room, parking, share kitchen, near hydro plant, hospital & bus. Suit professional. Available. No smoking/pets. $500. (905)686- 6672 WHITBY Brock/Dundas furnished Room for rent $440/mo free cable. share facilities. Parking Available immediately. (905)622- 5006 AT BLOOR & SIMCOE, Oshawa.Share furnished apt with 2 males. Near all amenities, cable/internet included. Available immediately, lst/last, $450/mo in- clusive, Viewing (905)433-4088. AJAX HOUSE - clean, quiet, large furnished bedroom. Cable, internet, laundry, parking, house- phone. Near plaza, bus, smoking- outside. No pets. Mature male preferred. No lease. $485/incl. 905-409-9495. AVAILABLE March 1,1 room, share all amenities. Laundry in- cluded, parking available. $375/month. Oshawa/Courtice border. Leave message (905)433-1502 EARLY SWIMMING POOL BOOKINGS.Book early and get discount prices. Some models in stock. Over 17 years experience. (416)554-8195, (905)985-3491 www.innovativmarketing.com SINCERE SINGLES,Profession- al Introduction Service (1992) un- limited matches, unlimited time period. Call toll free 1-866-719- 9116 www.sinceresingles.ca RESPONSIBLE home childcare, 17 years experience, infants-10 years. First-Aid/CPR, creative play and outdoor activities. Church/Delaney. Call Elaine (905)683-0352 WORKING MOM NEEDS HELP for 11, 14 & 16 year olds. Week- day afternoons, flexible schedule, cooking/housekeeping. Maple Ridge area, Pickering. (905)420- 2882 PERSONAL SUPPORT WORK- ER required for disabled female in Brooklin. A positive, energetic attitude and willing to follow direc- tions. Will train. $13.50/hour, part time. Vehicle required. (905)655- 6478 RESPITE CARE BEDS available. Call SUNNYCREST NURSING HOMES. Margaret Misetic, Director of Care, 905-576-0111 ext. 226. IBRAHIM, AFRICAN Medium and Clairvoyant. I can help you out with all despairs. Reunite lov- ers forever, happy marriages, court case, remove bad luck, curses, success in business, ex- am, protection against evil, and even hopeless cases. Quick Re- sults. 416-783-3910 1920 HIENTZMAN PIANO, $250. View: louisesantiques.blogspot.com. Call (905)666-0621 1994 FORD TAURUS WAGON. V-6 automatic nice condition, low kms. tilt, cruise, pw/pdl, power side mirrors, 4 wheel disc, certi- fied and e-tested. $2495. parts car if wanted, 905-435-1091 A BEDROOM SET,gorgeous cherry sleigh, triple dresser/mir- ror, tall dresser, 2 night tables, new. Cost $7450, sell $1,800. Call 905-213-4669. A DINING ROOM,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 A1 ALL SATELLITE SERVICES. FREE TO AIR. NEW GEN Ultra- Mini- N2. CoolTek- N2. Receiver Repairs and Modifications. Dish Network Service and Sales. (905)999-0362 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, February 17, 2006, PAGE 31 A/Pwww.durhamregion.com INDOOR MOVING/YARD SALE Antiques, furniture and more! Everything must Go! Open House Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 917 Grenoble Blvd. Pickering (905) 839-2445 EXHIBITORS WANTED for the METRO EAST SPRING HOME & GARDEN SHOW March 3, 4 & 5 Pickering Markets Trade Centre Bayly St. at Squires Beach Rd. To book your space or for more information call Susan today! 905-426-4676 ext.229 E-mail:sobrien@durhamregion.com Dynamic Publishing & Events Management KAHN AUCTION CENTRE 2699 Brock Rd. N. Pickering (3 miles north of Hwy. 401 exit 399) Come to the "BIG ORANGE BARN for BIG BARN SAVINGS" Sunday, February 19 Preview 11:30 a.m. Starts 1:00 p.m. Interesting Sale of Warehouse overruns, Antiques & Estate pieces.We have bedroom sets, sofa sets, dining room ensembles, coffee tables, Bombay chests and bathroom vanities.This sale will include Trish Romance Limited Prints as well as,The Group of Seven, Robert Bateman & many other unique gift ideas. Dealers welcome. Also looking for consignments for our upcoming Antique Auction, Sunday, March 19th. -Auctioneers- Peter Raithby & Anthony Wagler Call 905-683-0041 Come & see why "We are Durham's Best Kept Secret" AUCTION SALE ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION - OSHAWA 471 SIMCOE STREET SOUTH SUNDAY FEBRUARY 19TH, 2006 PREVIEW AT 11:00 A.M.,SALE STARTS AT 12:00 NOON PARTIAL LIST:Variety of Milano linens, duvets, featherbeds, pillows, com- forters, duvet covers, knife sets, cutlery sets, cookwares, stock pots, fry pans, blenders, Jack Lalane juicers, GT express, Magic Bullets, luggages, Bratz dolls, remote control cars, cordless phones, tiffany table, ceiling & floor lamps, Victorian table & floor lamps, planters, variety of indoor furniture, hall & vanity tables, hallway cabinets & chests, cedar chests, variety of leather mirrors, stools & benches, fireplace screens, porcelian vases & fish bowls, swords, grandfather & wall clocks, jewellery, cluster rings with diamonds, rubies, sapphires, watches, silver chains, earrings & bracelets, AB lounge, easy shapers, etc. TOO MANY TO LIST, SUBJECT TO ADDITIONS & DELETIONS. Sale Performed By:KINGS LIQUIDATORS INC.(905)625-8057 TERMS: CASH,VISA & MASTER CARD NEW FURNITURE AUCTION Stapleton Auctions Ne wtonville SATURDAY, FEB. 18, 10 A.M. Selling new furniture from a local warehouse, brown leather chesterfields suite w/5 lazy boy chesterfield, loveseat, and swivel rocker, beige leather suite w/dark cherry trim - chesterfield, two chairs, beige leather chesterfield, sm. Bur- gundy 3 pc. leather suite, 4 pc. mirco sofa set, sofa, loveseat, chair and ottoman, black 4 pc. leather sofa set, leather ottomans several pub tables and pub chairs, large cherry curio cabi- net, buffet and hutch, grandfather clocks, bookshelves, small cupboards, tea tables, tea wagons, armoire, trunks, leather front armoire, bench w/storage, wine cabinet, bar cabinet, mission, buffet hutch, mission dining table and arm and side chairs, dining room suites, 5 pc. bedroom suites, queen and king size, etc. etc. etc. Check date and time Preview Saturday 8 a.m. Cash, App. Cheques, Visa, M/C, Interac Auctioneers Frank and Steve Stapleton, Newtonville (905) 786-2244, 1-800-263-9886 www.stapletonauctions.com 'estate specialists since 1971' TO Contact Us Call: 905-668-6881TO Contact Us Call: 905-668-6881 Apply on-line atApply on-line at www.creditzonecanada.comwww.creditzonecanada.com *Need a Car Loan - Call Credit-Zone Bad Credit? O.K. • New to Country? O.K. • Bankrupt? 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JUST ARRIVED SCRATCH & DENT APPLIANCES New dryers $249, new 24" stove $379, new fridge $464, dishwashers $175/up, new front-load washer $582, Too much to list! 426 Simcoe St.S. (905)728-4043. ALL NEW QUEEN orthopedic mattress set, cost $1000, sacri- fice $250. Call 905-213-4669. ANTIQUE 6 PC. BEDROOM suite, head/foot rails for double bed, dresser/mirror, vanity/mirror, dark walnut. Must sell. Very good condition. 905-985-3541. APPLIANCES,refrigerator, stove, heavy duty Kenmore washer & dryer, apartment size washer & dryer. Mint condition. Will sell separately, can deliver. Call (905)903-4997 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 construc- tion, never opened. Cost $8,000 Sacrifice $1,900. (416)748-3993 BITS AND BYTES COMPUTER Services: P4/1.8Ghz (IBM Dsktp) 512mb/40g/dvd-cd-rw: only $319., add matching 17" Flat (CRT) Monitor for $65., Laptops. Call for Current Inventory. Re- pairs at reasonable rates. 112 Luke Street, Oshawa. (905) 576- 9216 or email: bitsandbytes@rog- ers.com www.bitsandbytes- tech.com CARPET CARPET CARPETS - All Berber carpets on sale starting from $13/yard installed including hi-density pad. 12mm thick lami- nate from $2.49 sq. ft. installation available. All other carpets and vi- nyls at unbeatable prices. Lots of selection for every budget. Free in-home quotes. SAILLIAN CARPETS 1-800-578-0497, 905- 242-3691 (Oshawa area); 905- 373-2260. CARPETS SALE & HARD- WOOD FLOORING: carpet 3 rooms from $329 (30 sq. yd.) in- cludes: carpet, pad and installa- tion. Free estimates, carpet re- pairs. Serving Durham and sur- rounding area. Credit Cards Ac- cepted. Call Sam (905)686-1772 CARPETS.Laminate and vinyl sale. 3 rooms, 30sq yds. for $319. Commercial carpet includ- ing premier underpad and instal- lation. Laminate $1.69sq ft. Click system. Residential, commercial, customer satisfaction guaranteed. Free Estimate. Mike 905-431- 4040 CHILD'S DRESSER,white w/red trim, changeable handles (5 red/2 blue), spacious safety drawers. 16"dx26"wx47"h $75; Wall unit, fits 27" TV $100. Call 905-259- 0500 leave msg. COMPUTER TROUBLE?We of- fer you On-Site Networking & Computer Repairs/Upgrades, Vi- rus Removal & Wireless Security. We also sell New/Used Systems & Laptops. For your computer Repairs/Sales call S D L 905- 428-7559, cell 416-892-6965 PIANOS - AND - CLOCKS - Specials on all 2005 instock items. Not sure if your kids will stick with lessons..try our unique rent-to-own system. 100% of all rental payments apply! Large selection of upright and electronic pianos and Howard Miller clocks. Yamaha, Kawai, Heintzmann etc. Call TELEP PIANO 905- 433-1491. www.Telep.ca WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! CROSSING WATER ANTIQUES European wholesale, everything imaginable in stock. NOEL 905-261-0404 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. ELECTRIC INGLIS STOVE,new used once $300, Large Wood Burning Stove never used $400 (905)427-3226. EVERYONE'S APPROVED*! Get a fully loaded MDG Computer with an Intel P4~3Ghz CPU starting from 99 cents/day**! Includes everything you need: FREE Printer/Scanner/Copier, FREE Software, 17" Perfectly Flat Monitor, Windows XP (*Bank Act Req, ** Plus S/H & Tax). Call 1- 800-431-6814 Now! FREELANCE E-AUCTIONS. Now accepting quality items for consignment auction. Turn your unneeded articles into quick easy cash. We sell almost anything!! 905-448-9041 FRONT LOAD WASHER & gas dryer 2-yr $650; queen oak bed- room $1150; apt washer/dryer $375; dishwasher, new high-end $500; pine 10-pc dining set $1200; maple kitchen table 4 chairs $400; new harvest table 6 chairs $1400; all fridge $375. (905)260-1123 GUN SHOW Sun., Feb. 19th 7:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. SCUGOG RECREATION CENTRE 1655 Reach St. Port Perry (905) 679-8812 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS Best Price, Best Quality. All Shapes & Colours. Call 1-866-585-0056 www.thecoverguy.ca HOT TUB COVERS & Pool Safe- ty Covers - best quality, best pric- es, all colours, all sizes. Delivery included. PAUL'S HOME AND LEISURE 905-259-4514 or 866- 972-6837 www.homeandlei- sure.ca LARGE 6 glass door walk -in Commercial cooler, plus coin op- erated pool table., call (905)666- 5275 LOVE SEAT, COUCH, area rug, 2 wing chairs, glass table and mirror. $1500.00. Please call 905-839-6820, after 6p. MEDDLA Electrical Breast Pump and kit, used 1 month only. $200. (905)619-8773 NEED HOME PHONE SERVICE? * No Credit * No Deposit * Everyone Qualifies $34.95 mo. CALL TELECREDIT 4ahookup 1-888-424-6658 POOL TABLE, 1" slate. Solid wood. New in box, accessory package included. Cost $6750 sell for $2150. 905-213-4669. NEW DANBY APT sized freezers $209. New Danby bar fridges, $119/up. Also, variety of new ap- pliances, scratch and dent. Full manufacturers warranty. Recon- ditioned fridges $195/up, ranges $125/up, dryers $125/up, wash- ers $199/up, new and coin oper- ated washers and dryers at low prices. New Danby Frost-Free Apt. size fridges $399., new 24" and 30" ranges with clock and window @$399 Reconditioned 24" ranges and 24" frost free fridges now available. Wide se- lection of other new and recondi- tioned appliances. Call us today, Stephenson's Appliances, Sales, Service, Parts. 154 Bruce St. Oshawa.(905)576-7448 PIANO - Mason & Risch upright with matching stool, easily ac- cessible for moving, paid $1800, asking best offer. 416-291-1974 (work); or 905-427-0811 (home) PIANO TECHNICIAN available for tuning, repairs & pre-purchase consultation. Used upright or grand acoustic pianos for sale. Moving, rentals available. Call 905-427-7631 or visit: www.barbhall.com PSYCHICS reader and advisor, help in all life's problems, satis- faction guaranteed, specializing in Palm, Tarot and Crystal Ball readings. Always private and confidential. House parties available. (905)665-3222. RENT TO OWN - New and re- conditioned appliances, new TV's, Stereos, Computers, DVD Players, Furniture, Bedding, Patio Furniture, Barbecues & More! Fast delivery. No credit applica- tion refused. Paddy's Market, 905-263-8369 or 1-800-798- 5502. SNOWBLOWER,8-hp, 28" clear- ing width, excellent working con- dition. Best offer. Call 905-725- 2256. SOLID PINE bedroom set, 7-pc. Excellent condition. $3,000 o.b.o. Call (905)430-1854 or after 6 pm 905-449-3093 VENDORS WANTED at the Courtice Flea Market. 5,000- 6,000 people per weekend. Rent starts $200 - $230 per month for indoor space. Located 2 min. North of 401 between Oshawa and Bowmanville. Call 905-436- 1024 or visit us: www.courtice- fleamarket.com WE BUY YOUR OLD GOLD: RINGLEADER FINE JEWEL- LERY 145 Kingston Rd., Ajax (McDonald's Plaza) 905- 426-7464, WE BUY YOUR OLD GOLD, ask for Phil. WANTED - used but not abused Drum Cymbals (no drums) Sabian, Zildjian etc. Call 905-686- 8351 FIREWOOD,seasoned, hard- wood, dry. Delivery available. Call (905)986-5217 or cell (905)424- 9411 A KOZY HEAT FIREWOOD,ex- cellent, very best quality hard- wood, guaranteed extra long time fully seasoned, (ready to burn), cut and split. Honest measure- ment. Free delivery. Dependable, quality service since 1975. (905)753-2246. FIREWOOD FOR SALE - call Gerry at 905-427-7243 or 416- 281-5455, $85/face cord. 7 ADORABLE POMERANIAN pups for sale, purebred, parents on site, family raised, vet checked, first shots, dewormed. Please call (905)665-5965 BLACK GERMAN SHEPHERD puppies, reg & microchipped, parents on site, ready March 5. Males $800 females $700. Liftlock Bed & Breakfast, Peterbo- rough (705)742-0110 CHIHUAHUAS adorable, short coat, babies, male/female, Gold- en & cream, home-raised, health guaranteed. $850+up.(905)722- 9360 CHOCOLATE LAB PUPS,first shots, dewormed. CKC Regis- tered. Call (905)344-7093. ENGLISH SPRINGER SPANIEL pups, CKC registered, shots, $600. Ready to Go! Call (905)263-4423 GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPS: Big Boned, Available Feb lst, 8 weeks old. Parents on site. lst shots and dewormed. Call Steve (905)244-1212 $600 firm. GOING ON VACATION? Not comfortable leaving your pets in a kennel? Loving, reliable, experienced, pet care in your home! Call Gina (905)426-7541 GOLDEN RETRIEVER pups, also Cairn Terrier puppies (To- to's), non-shedding, non-allergic, they love kids, home raised, first shots, dewormed. Call 905-355- 5420. GOLDENDOODLES,M/F, beau- tiful wavy coats, champagne col- our; Labradoodles(F1B), 2 lovable males, chocolate w/white chests, lst shots, great family pets, low/no shed. 705-437-2790 www.doodletreasures.com PERSIAN KITTENS FOR SALE - grey & white. 905-426-2900. YOU COULD HAVE your dog under control and listening in 2 short weeks. TSURO DOG TRAINING. www.tsurodogtraining.com 905- 797-2855. 1992 BUICK LESABRE.In good shape, low mileage. $3,000.00 Call 905-985-3430. 2001 BUICK CENTURY Custom, 4 dr., silver, auto, air, cruise, tilt, p.l/w., 3.1L, 61,000kms, excellent condition & warranty. $11.9K. Call (905)668-6001 1996 DODGE NEON, Good con- dition. 175, 000 km. White/grey interior. 4-door. Baby belt. A must go for b/o! Well taken care of, regular oil change, no rust. 905-420-4379. NEED A CAR? LET US GIVE YOU THE CHANCE YOU DESERVE! APPLY ONLINE WWW.VILLAGE CHRYSLER.CA OR CALL 905-683-5358 OR 906-767-0951 ASK FOR BRIDGET WE GET YOU DRIVING! 2000 PONTIAC GRAND AM $5990. 1999 Saturn $3,999. 1998 Neon $2,999. 1997 VW Golf $3,690. 1999 Dodge Dakota, %5999.. Others from $1,699 and up. Certified, e-tested. Call (905)683-7301 or (905)424-9002, www.kellyandsonsauto.com 2003 MAZDA PROTEGE 5, 73,000KM, manual transmission, p.sunroof, air. con, p.windows, p.locks, CD player, $16,500 obo. 416-709-7593. $ $ A & 1 AARON & LEO Scrap Cars & Trucks Wanted. Cash paid 7 days/week anytime. Pleas- es call 905-426-0357. $ $ 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 vehi- cles. We buy all scrap metal, cop- per, aluminum, fridges, stoves, etc. 905-686-1771; 416-896-7066 1 A - 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). A1 $$$$$ AARON & ACE.Tops all cash for good cars and trucks or free removal for scrap cars and trucks. Speedy service. (905)655-4609 or (416)286-6156. CASH FOR CARS!We buy used vehicles. Vehicles must be in running condition. Call (905)427-2415 or come to 479 Bayly St. East, Ajax at MURAD AUTO SALES 1978 Chev.1 ton dump 4X4, all new tires, approx. 80,000 original miles, runs good $2000. 905- 723-6794 2002 FORD 150 pickup, flare side, super cab, automatic, ad- justable pedals, air, w/tinted, sil- ver w/grey interior, 99,000 kil. $17,900 or best offer. Call (905) 426-7891. 1994 DODGE GRAND CARA- VAN LE, 7 passenger extended, AWD,looks/runs like new. E-test- ed, 3.8, V6, automatic, loaded, p.seats, rear heat/air, new tires/exhaust. No rust, $1650. 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Serious inquiries only Open 12pm daily (905)725-2322 PICKERING ANGELS ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Relaxing Massage VIP Rooms & Jacuzzi 905 Dillingham Rd.#3 (905)420-0320 pickeringangels.com ARYIA French Maid Massage Fun & Relaxing 7am-6pm Monday-Sunday 647-229-5353 Asian Girl Hot & Sweet Private Massage Central Ajax 905-619-9945 North Oshawa 905-429-2420 RELAX & ENJOY An Aroma/Reflex Massage By Male Attendant 9a.m. - 9p.m. 905-427-7989 A/P PAGE 32 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, February 17, 2006 www.durhamregion.com VIEW ON-LINE AT....VIEW ON-LINE AT.... Opportunity is knocking, so open the door to these beautiful area homes this weekend!Opportunity is knocking, so open the door to these beautiful area homes this weekend! IAN BAXTER heather SUNDAY, FEB. 19, 2-5 PM 1975 ROSEFIELD RD., #18 LIVERPOOL/FINCH SEETA SINGH* 416- 286-3993 Beautifully maintained 3 bedroom townhome with spacious principal rooms. Tons of upgrades - neutral decor throughout. All newer appliances, fenced back yard. GAS heating & central air. Stop by & see for yourself. Rouge River Realty Inc. SAT. & SUN., 2-4 PM 824 AUDLEY RD. S., AJAX AIDAN MURPHY* 905- 619-9500 LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! Stunning senior executive home in high demand Lakeside neighbourhood, backing onto conservation area. Too many extras to list. Come out this weekend for details. Dir: Bayly to Audley Road & follow signs. $58 9, 9 0 0 Sutton Group Heritage Realty Inc. JUST L I S T E D BEAUTIFUL HOME IN SOUGHT AFTER LOCATION Ajax south beauty with 1000’s spent on upgrades Includes updated flooring and windows. Updated kitchen and finished basements. Asking $239,900. Call Chris Frost and Cindy Ricketts Remax Ability Real Estate Ltd. Broker 1-800-600-8963. O/H SUN. FEB. 19, 2-4 P.M. 52 HAWKINS, AJAX Call DIANNE OXLEY* 905-683-5000 or 1-888-413-0800 doxley@trebnet.com www.dianneoxley.com QUALITY ONE Ltd., Broker Independently Owned and Operated LOCATION! LOCATION! LOCATION! DETACHED, JUST $217,900! TWO lifestyles in ONE! Beautiful Frenchman’s Bay in demand Waterfront area! Cozy 3 bedrooms, 1 1/2 storey home offering large kitchen, new furnace, air cond., electrical, roof, double drive, appliances and 2 sheds! Call Dianne today for more information and a personal tour! OUT THESE OPEN HOUSES 1780 Altona, PICKERING .................... Sat. 2-4 ❑ 1644 Heathside, PICKERING ............... Sun. 2-4 ❑ 2302 Abbott, PICKERING ................... Sun. 1-4 ❑ 1975 Rosefi eld Unit 18, PICKERING ...... Sun. 2-5 ❑ 1337 Anton Square, PICKERING .......... Sun. 2-4 ❑ 52 Hawkins, AJAX ........................... Sun. 2-4 ❑ 824 Audley Rd. S., AJAX .................... Sat. 2-4 ❑ ✓ Rouge River Realty Ltd. BARRIE COX* 905-839-7449 SAT. FEB. 18 2 - 4 P.M. SUN. FEB. 19 2 - 4 P.M. 1780 ALTONA RD., PICKERING 1644 HEATHSIDE, PICKERING 1.14 ACRES ON RAVINE! • Great Pickering location near Altona Rd. and Sheppard • Absolutely incredible ravine property, approximately 285 feet wide • Updated four level sidesplit including fi nished basement with in-law potential • Inground pool, sauna & sunken hot tub • Upgraded hardwood fl ooring • Oversized double garage plus carport and huge driveway • Asking $499,900 THE WHOLE PACKAGE! • Located in prestigious Pickering area of custom built homes near Fairport & Glenanna • Victoria design “Karmann” built home • 50 ft. lot with very private back yard • Incredible open concept kitchen & family room to die for • Four walkouts • Central air conditioning • Media/fourth bedroom on second fl oor • Asking price $439,900 SUNDAY, FEB. 19 1-4 PM 2302 ABBOTT CRES., PICKERING LEE KEESO* 905 428-6533 Exclusive Pickering enclave. This 3 bedroom bungalow located in Buckingham Gates is loaded with extras. Over 2,000 sq. ft. on the main floor alone. The house features many upgrades from extensive hardwood & ceramic flooring to a spa like master bedroom ensuite. Cathedral ceiling & a gas fireplace adorn the main floor family room & adjoin the open concept eat in kitchen. The exterior features interlocking brick & landscaping & a fabulous inground pool. Call Lee today for your private viewing 905-428-6533.RRouge River Realty Ltd. To Advertise in ThisTo Advertise in This Feature Call YourFeature Call Your Real Estate AdvertisingReal Estate Advertising Consultant Today!Consultant Today! 905-683-5110905-683-5110 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 www.homesdurhamregion.com www.homesdurhamregion.com Pressrun 57,400 Ajax and Pickering News Advertiser To advertise in this weekly feature call 905-683-5110 or 905-579-4404 JOANCAMPBELL*905-831-3300905-686-3330 First Realty Ltd. Broker • Enjoy a peaceful residential lifestyle by the lake• 4 bdrm., 3 bath family home fi nished top to bottom• Hardwood fl oors, main fl oor family/laundry rooms, central air• Gas fi replace, oversized garage and fully fi nished basement• Fast possession is possible... so act quickly! Call Joan Campbell at 905-831-3300. DESIRABLE SOUTH AJAX - $299,900 www.sellingwithjoan.com JUNE NORTON*416-494-7653 HALLMARKRealty Ltd. Broker PICKERING - large custom-built 3+2 BDRM. home on a private 63x165 ft. lot with separate fenced solar heated inground pool. Features cathedral ceilings, fl oor to ceiling windows & double sided stone fi replace, hardwood and porcelain fl oors, oak cabinets, 4 baths + sauna, newer appliances, roof, furnace and pool liner. This is a “MUST SEE”. PICKERING - CUSTOM-BUILT WITH INGROUND POOL Call JUNE or AL today at 905-391-8692 $459,00 0JACQUELYNNTANNER*905-619-9500 sutton-groupheritage realty inc. Lake Driveway executive situated on a premium, private lot with direct view of Duffi ns Bay and conservation. Impressive foyer, oak staircase, ceramic and hardwood fl oors, some newer windows & roof, CAC, CVAC, direct garage access. Immaculate, fresh paint & décor. Lovely landscaped mature gardens and deck offer serene setting. VIEW DUFFIN’S BAY! Website: www.jacquelynntanner.com Email: jtanner@rogers.com $4 74,000DAVIDBEATON*905-683-5000 QUALITY ONERealty Ltd., Broker OPEN HOUSE SAT. OCT. 29, 12-2 P.M.73 REGATTA CRES., WHITBY - STEPS TO THE LAKE Call David Beaton NOW 905-683-5000 3 YEARS NEW - RIP ROARING VALUE - $224,850 √Steps to the lake, GO, 401, trails, etc √Absolutely stunning decor throughout√ Double car garage + openers √Separate living & dining area√ 4-piece ensuite in master √Three bedrooms & three bathrooms√ Cozy gas fi replace √Huge eat-in kitchen LOUISE M. MICALLEF*905-831-3300“Services en français” First Realty Ltd. Broker • Upscale lifestyle complex by the lake w/indoor pool, sauna, exercise & rec room • Totally renovated and remodeled luxurious townhome • Renovated bath & powder & ceramic fl oors • Huge kitchen with W/O to balcony • You deserve this! $234,000 OWN A HEALTH CLUB! www.homeswithlouise.com BARRIECOX*905-839-7449 ROUGE RIVER Realty Ltd. Broker * Waterfront! Waterfront! Waterfront! * Million dollar views o/l water and marina * Magnifi cent “Marshall” built townhome in prestigious Frenchman’s Bay Village, Pickering* Approximately 2769 sq. ft. as per builders plan* Upgraded & customized from top to bottom* Third fl oor “party” terrace to die for* Incredible open concept, absolutely must be seen! Asking $489,900 THIS IS YOUR VIEW! www.barriecox.ca #1 P ICK ERINGREMAX AGEN T O VERALL LAST 15 YEARSJOHNMcCRACKEN*905-428-6533 ROUGE RIVER Realty Ltd. Broker Great home for the growing family located in Whitby. 2500 sq. ft. + fi nished basement. Wonderful fl oor plan with greenhouse kitchen, huge master with sunken retreat, ceramics, hardwood, nestled on a 50’ lot. FABULOUS FAMILY HOME www.johnmccracken.ca$299,000 JIM KELLY*P.Eng.905-683-5000 QUALITY ONERealty Ltd., Broker ON .8 ACRE LOT WITH 2 ROAD FRONTAGESUniquely designed brick bungalow with 6 walkouts to deck and superb landscaping in country-like setting. Extensive use of quality wood throughout inside and out. This custom-built home with be ideally suited for the Muskokas. Stunning layout. Finished walkout bsmt.. Attached garage $725,000 SPECTACULAR BUNGALOW WITH 3 BDRM. LOFT jimkelly1049@hotmail.com LEEKEESO*905-428-6533 ROUGE RIVER Realty Ltd. Broker • Great Pickering location in prestigious “Amberlea” community near Whites & Finch. • Fantastic in-law apartment with two separate entrances. • Upgraded top to bottom including ceramic and hardwood fl oors •Fantastic family room addition • Newer windows throughout • Roof reshingled in 2005. • Central air conditioner. FANTASTIC POTENTIAL IN-LAW APARTMENT! Call LEE KEESO today for a private viewing! $2 79,500SURINDERJUNEJA*905-831-3300Committed toProfessionalism! First Realty Ltd. Broker Lovely 4 yr. new executive brick home with 5 bdrms./den and 5 washrooms on a huge ravine lot most sought after neighbourhood. Private, fenced backyard. Plus professionally fi n. 2 bdrm. sep. walkout bsmt. apt. with kit./breakfast, liv./din./fam. rm. 2 sep. laundry, cold room, two decks. 9 ft. ceiling on main. California shutters. Ceramics in kit. & bath. Close to 401 & GO, schools, parks and all amenities. Flexible closing. Motivated seller. 4500 SQ. FT. OF LIVING SPACE Call SURINDER JUNEJA AT 905-831-3300PRICEDTO SELL!MICHAEL BECKFORD*905-683-1790416-284-4751Beautiful spacious 3 bdrm. townhome located close to shopping, schools, 401 and GO Station. Garage door entry to above grade basement with walkout to private yard. Access to backyard from side of the house. Reduced price for quick sale. $189,900 REDUCED PRICE FOR QUICK SALE Call MICHAEL BECKFORD TODAY! 905-683-1790 Connect RealtyIndependently Owned & Operated PETER** & MONIQUE*MUELLER905-831-3300Direct:416-645-6700 First Realty Ltd. Broker • Absolutely stunning freehold townhome by the Rouge.• Close to 401 & 407• Perfect for young family or fi rst-time buyer.• Two bedrooms (+1), modern decor, many upgrades.Call Monique at 416-645-6700. Asking $239,900 ABSOLUTELY STUNNING! www.muellerteam.com ANNA WOOD**905-683-1790416-284-4751Largest model on the street! 1761 sq. ft. Finished basement with 2nd gas fi replace. Master with Jacuzzi tub, separate shower, walk-in closet. 2nd fl r. laundry. Open concept design. Must be seen at $297,900. Just move in and enjoy! $297,900 JUST LISTED - RARE RAVINE LOT! www.annawood.ca Connect RealtyIndependently Owned & Operated STEVEO’REILLY*905-683-1790416-284-4751Five bedroom 60x110 ft. lot. Approx. 2535 sq. ft. hardwood fl rs. throughout mn. fl r. laundry, cent. air, french doors in liv./din./fam. rms. Heated inground pool. bsmt. rec room 12x24’. Excersize/storage rm. 12x22’ and wet bar 11x11’. $499,900 OPEN HOUSE SAT. & SUN. OCT. 29 & 30, 1-4 P.M.85 SENATOR REESOR’S DR., MARKHAM Call STEVE O’REILLY TODAY! 905-683-1790 Connect RealtyIndependently Owned & Operated KATHYWEBSTER*905-683-2100905-433-2121 Percy Fulton Limited This home is on one of Pickering’s most desirable streets. Great open concept fam. rm. & kit., lots of custom touches and upgrades. Stone/ceramics/vaulted ceilings/crown moulding. Newly fi nished basement & workshop. Shows spotless and IT’S A MUST SEE!! CUSTOM HOME ON HUGE TREED LOT Call Kathy Webster at 905-683-2100 or 905-433-2121 GARY PECK 1-866- 302-4419 ONLY ONE The 3131 S.F. Maplewood can be ready in 60 days and sits on a lovely 50 x 150 foot lot on Heathside. Please c a l l G a r y Peck to arrange a viewing. from $579,990 BRAND NEW MARSHALL HOME IN PICKERING Email: sales@marshallhomes.ca RENÉ*ST. AUBIN905-831-3300 First Realty Ltd. Broker • 4 bedroom bungalow • Upgraded & renovated • 85’ x 320’ private lot • Swimming pool & volleyball court• 2 car garage with loft $624,500www.virtualproperties c a / g 5 651 LIVING IN THE COUNTRY IN THE CITY MARIO IOZZI*905-428-4557905-837-1054 WOW! Great starter home! This spacious home includes fi ve appliances, central air conditioning, central vacuum, fi nished basement, deck, gazebo, gas fi replace, 3 bathroomsandmoreAvail blfCallMariIid 3+1 BEDROOM HOME WITH FINISHED BASEMENT NEWCHOICE $258,900 To advertise in OurTo advertise in Our Wednesday Real EstateWednesday Real Estate Section and Our FridaySection and Our Friday Open House FeatureOpen House Feature Call YourCall Your Real EstateReal Estate AdvertisingAdvertising ConsultantConsultant Today!Today! 905-683-5110905-683-5110 To Advertise in Our Open House FeatureTo Advertise in Our Open House Feature or By Appointment Feature Call Your Realor By Appointment Feature Call Your Real Estate Advertising Consultant Today!Estate Advertising Consultant Today! 905-683-5110905-683-5110 By AppointmentBy Appointment OnlyOnly THE NEWS ADVERTISER, February 17, 2006 PAGE 33 A/Pdurhamregion.com PICKERING — The scoring was evenly spread around for Ell-Rod Hold- ings in Pickering Men’s Basketball League action. David Voth, Eric Hamdic and Roger Young each net- ted 17 points as Ell-Rod easily beat Verifeye 70-46. Steve Leahy chipped in another 15. Derrick Jaggall was the top Verifeye scorer, as he potted 21 points. Tom Rowen had 10 and Anthony Watson eight. Joe Lococo paced Ellis Packaging in its 68-55 vic- tory over Accent Building Sciences. Lococo hit for 18 points, followed by Dave Bayliss with 17, Conrad Davis 12 and John Esposito 11. Bill Linton led Accent with 20, while Mike Horn netted 18 and Ron Pella six. George Iordanov had the hot hand for the West Hill Men’s Slo-Pitch squad. He poured in 29 points in a 63-30 win over Lakar Carpentry. Elman McLean helped with 12 and Orin Taylor 10 for the winners. Jeff Power scored 10 of the Lakar points, followed by Dodge Beckford with seven and Pat Roach six. Gallantry’s Eatery pre- vailed over Warwick Pub- lishing 52-43. John Girmonte led the charge with 17 points. Other Gallantry scorers were Steve Gazmin with 14, Jim Bowen eight and Gil Milton six. Gord Brown led War- wick with 16, followed by Alonzo Starling with 10 and Claude Feig, who con- tributed eight. Best Buy Insurance knocked off the Knights Corner Pub and Grill 43- 35. Reuben Newman paced the winners with 12 points. Tom Recalis and Iain Grant netted 10 apiece. Kip Van Kempen had eight. Karl Hutchinson was the top Knights’ scorer with 10. Mike Jovanov and Randy Filinski each potted seven points. E ll-Rod finds 17 key reasons for men’s hoops win VIEW ON-LINE AT....VIEW ON-LINE AT.... Opportunity is knocking, so open the door to these beautiful area homes this weekend!Opportunity is knocking, so open the door to these beautiful area homes this weekend! MIKE ARNOLD* 905 428-7677 Beautiful 3 bedroom home in south Pickering, shows great, quiet location, close to go train, shopping & community centre. Eat in kitchen. Finished basement w/ extra bedroom & 3 pc. washroom. Walkout to fully fenced back yard. $249,900 SUN. FEB. 19, 2-4 P.M. 1155 TANZER, SOUTH PICKERING$249,900Prudential Achievers Realty, Broker An independently owned and operated affi liate of The Prudential Realtor Affi liates Inc. MATT MACISAAC* 905-839-2121 EXCEPTIONAL VALUE Lovely maintained 3 bedroom home. Nicely landscaped. Two new decks front and back. Over 2,000 sq. ft. of living space. Call Matt MacIsaac* or Andrea MacIsaac* for more information or directions. SUN. FEB. 19, 1:30-4 P.M. 627 STONEBRIDGE LANE PICKERING$259,900Briscoe Estates Ltd. Call DIANNE OXLEY* 905-683-5000 or 1-888-413-0800 doxley@trebnet.com www.dianneoxley.com QUALITY ONE Ltd., Broker Independently Owned and Operated SUN. FEB. 19, 12-2 P.M. 53 ROSALYNNE, BOWMANVILLE (Waverly and Rhonda) RARE 4 LEVEL SIDESPLIT! $252,900! I-M-M-A-C-U-L-A-T-E! 50 ft. premium lot! Quiet street! Steps to all amenities. 3 large bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths! Double garage w/direct access. All new windows throughout. Family room with gas fi replace. Private backyard! Newer furnace, central air, central vac and so much more. SUNDAY, FEB. 19, 2-4 PM 1655 PICKERING PARKWAY UNIT #807 DEBBIE DAWSON*** 905- 579-7339 CAREFREE LIVING!!! Sought after S/W corner penthouse unit. Spacious 1 bedroom with ensuite & walk-in closet. Solarium & den loaded with windows. Complex offers hot tub, pool, exercise room & much more! Give Debbie Dawson a call @ 905- 579-7339 or drop by Sunday - dial 213 at main lobby entrance. Infinity Realty Inc. $18 4, 8 0 0 IAN BAXTER heather HUGE 78X160’ TREED LOT! * Country living in the city * Popular residential street * Live-in or build dream home * Inground pool & hot tub! * Gas fi replace, fully serviced lot! 905-831-3300 www.dougtaylor.ca SAT. & SUN. FEB. 18 & 19, 2-4 P.M. 1906 SPRUCE HILL RD., PICKERING SAT. & SUN. FEB. 18 & 19, 2-4 P.M. DOUG TAYLOR Broker 905-831-3300 “JOHN BODDY” SCOTCHBROOK MODEL * Finished top to bottom * Lots of upgrades, 4+1 bedrooms * Huge family room with fi replace * Eat-in kit., formal living & dining rm. * Walk to school, buses and shopping! 1928 BROOKSHIRE SQ., PICKERING FIRST Realty Ltd. Broker$269,900$ 3 4 2 , 5 0 0 905-831-3300 www.dougtaylor.ca Open Houses continued on Previous Page MICHELLE FRASER* 905-683-1790 JOHN BODDY HOME Beautiful brand new home in a great family neighbourhhood in Eagleglen community with over $20,000 in upgrades. This home has a wonderful open concept layout with over 2400 sq. ft. Features include: 9 ft. ceilings, gas fp., hrdwd. stairs, mn. fl r. laundry with 2nd fl r. laundry chute, R/I alarm system. Shows a 10+++ www.michellefraser.com SAT. & SUN. FEB. 18 & 19, 2-4 P.M. 82 TELFORD, AJAX Connect Realty Independently Owned & Operated ANNA WOOD** 905-683-1790 Spacious 3 bdrm., 3 bath, open concept living and dining room, hardwood fl oors, large eat-in kitchen, fi nished basement, master with ensuite and walk-in closet, central location in Pickering close to everything! www.annawood.ca SUN. FEB. 19 2-4 P.M. 1337 ANTON SQUARE, PICKERING Connect Realty Independently Owned & Operated For more information call MARTHA SMITH* or DEVONIA SMITH* 905-840-8400 or 1-877-317-7151 EXCLUSIVE HERMITAGE AREA OVER 3400 PLUS SQ. FT. - RAVINE This beautiful, prestigious home, situated on a large premium Ravine Lot, amongst trees and a private tennis court. Located on a quiet crescent with all large homes. 4+3 bedrooms, large family kitchen. Formal living, dining room, library and mn. fl r. laundry. Improvements, $47,000, fi n. bsmt. with sep. entrance and summer kit. Manicured garden and lots of fl owers. Asking $479,000. SAT. & SUN. FEB. 18 & 19, 1-4 P.M. 43 LEAH CRESCENT, AJAX PERFORMANCE Realty Inc. F.A.B.U.L.O.U.S. 4 BEDROOM HOME NATALIE LEWIN* 416- 494-7653 This wonderful 4 bedroom home shows GREAT!!! Neutral decor, spacious layout with living and dining rooms combined plus family room all having newly laid laminate floors! Beautiful, bright eat-in family kitchen with month new ceramics. This is a rare find...come and see to appreciate, you will not be disappointed!! Call Natali e Lewin to day 4 16-494-7653 to vi ew if this time is not con venient.Hallmark Realty Ltd.$269,000SUNDAY, FEB. 19, 1-4 PM 43 HORNE AVENUE, AJAX BILL McLEAN* 905-686-3330 905-831-3300 This very popular Glendale home has just been listed and is priced to sell fast. Large, spacious 5 level sidesplit has lots of hardwood fl oors, spacious rooms and in a great neighbourhood. Visit www.sellingwithbill.com to see this and other great homes. Call Bill McLean at 905-831-3300.FIRST Realty Ltd. Broker SAT. & SUN. FEB. 18 & 19, 2-4 P.M. 1776 STORRINGTON ST., PICKERING www.sellingwithbill.com$299,900 OUT THESE OPEN HOUSES 1519 Seguin Square, PICKERING .......... Sat. 2-4 ❑ & ...................................... Sun. 2-4 ❑ 50 Perfi tt Cres., AJAX ........................ Sat. 2-4 ❑ & ...................................... Sun. 2-4 ❑ 555 Pineridge Rd., PICKERING ........... Sun. 2-4 ❑ 1405 Sandhurst Cres., PICKERING ....... Sun. 2-4 ❑ 1337 Anton Square, PICKERING .......... Sun. 2-4 ❑ 1906 Sprucehill Rd, PICKERING ............ Sat. 2-4 ❑ & ...................................... Sun. 2-4 ❑ 1928 Brookshire Square, PICKERING ...... Sat. 2-4 ❑ & ...................................... Sun. 2-4 ❑ 627 Stonebridge Lane, PICKERING .. Sun. 1:30-4 ❑ 43 Leah Cres., AJAX ......................... Sat. 1-4 ❑ & ...................................... Sun. 1-4 ❑ 82 Telford, AJAX .............................. Sat. 2-4 ❑ & ...................................... Sun. 2-4 ❑ 1155 Tanzer, SOUTH PICKERING ......... Sun. 2-4 ❑ 53 Rosalynne, BOWMANVILLE ........... Sun. 12-2 ❑ 1655 Pickering Pkwy. Unit 807 ............ Sun. 2-4 ❑ 43 Horne Ave., AJAX ........................ Sun. 1-4 ❑ 1776 Storrington St., PICKERING .......... Sat. 2-4 ❑ & ...................................... Sun. 2-4 ❑ ✓ CLAYTON MARSH* 1-877-822-6900 SPECTACULAR FOX HOLLOW HOME! DIR.: Rosebank and Finch, off Whites Rd. Renovations and upgrades galore in this immaculate home. Move-in condition and obvious pride of ownership! SAT. & SUN. FEB. 18 & 19, 2-4 P.M. 1519 SEGUIN SQUARE, PICKERING Real Estate Services Ltd. Independently Owned & Operated $37 9, 9 0 0 STEVE WARCOP* 905-831-3300 416-816-4084 Buy your home with a pool now and be ready for the summer! This beautiful home has 3+1 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Separate living room, eat-in kitchen, recreation room in the basement. Gas fi replace, w/o from kitchen to the pool, deck, 5 appliances, security system, CAC. Come out and see, you won’t be disappointed. FIRST Realty Ltd. Broker SAT. & SUN. FEB. 18 & 19, 2-4 P.M. 50 PERFITT CRES., AJAX$299,000SONIA SAMPSON* 905-427-6522 ROUGEMOUNT/KINGSTON RARE OPPORTUNITY IN ROUGE AREA Magnifent 4+2 bdrm. Ranch bungalow with addition situated on huge professionally landscaped, fully fenced lot. This spacious bright home boasts a very large eat-in kitchen, formal living and dining area, family room and so much more. Absolutely stunning landscaped park like settting with inground pool. SUNDAY, FEB. 19, 2-4 P.M. 555 PINE RIDGE RD., PICKERING$699,000Connect Realty Independently Owned & Operated ED GILL* 416 289-3333 STUNNING WEST PICKERING HOME Impeccably maintained and upgraded 3+1 bedroom 4 bathroom home! Beautifully manicured/landscaped yard with $14K of patterned concrete driveway, walkways and patio! * Unique fl oorplan * Ceramic/hardwood fl oors on main level. Fabulous kit. with w/o to patio & $9K covered hot tub. Ensuite with Jacuzzi tub. Fabulous fi nished basement with 4th bdrm., 3-piece bath and fp.! 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