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The Pickering 34 PAGES ✦ Metroland Durham Region Media Group ✦ WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1, 2006 ✦ Optional delivery $6 / Newsstand $1 ROGERS HOME PHONE ROGERS PERSONAL T.V. ROGERS YAHOO! HI-SPEED INTERNET ULTRA-LITE ROGERS WIRELESS MEGATIME PLAN $100 PER MO.* PICKERING TOWN CENTREPICKERING TOWN CENTRE UPPER LEVEL SEARS WINGUPPER LEVEL SEARS WING 905.420.0744905.420.0744 BUILD A BUNDLE, SAVE A BUNDLEBUILD A BUNDLE, SAVE A BUNDLE 4 ROGERS SERVICES FOR ONLY $1004 ROGERS SERVICES FOR ONLY $100 See store for details *$100 is only for the monthly service fee and the cost to buy or rent the hardware would be extra. ™Rogers, Rogers Wireless, and the Mobius design are trademarks of Rogers Communications Inc. Used under license. © 2006 ANNANDALEANNANDALE CHURCH ST. at BAYLY, AJAX 905-683-3210CHURCH ST. at BAYLY, AJAX 905-683-3210 Tournaments include Deluxe Hot & Cold Buffet or your choice of N.Y. Steak etc. Plus stay on PAR with us at www.toronto.com/annandale GOLF TOURNAMENTSGOLF TOURNAMENTS andand DINNER PACKAGESDINNER PACKAGES ANNUAL MEMBERSHIPSANNUAL MEMBERSHIPS WEEKDAYS .................. $56 WEEKENDS ............. $61.50 Plus GST, PST, Gratuities MON.-THURS. ...................... $395 MON.-FRI. .............................. $425 FULL 7 DAYS ........................ $945 COUPLES FULL ................. $1,645 Plus GST [ Briefly ] Naturalists go birding PICKERING — The Pickering Naturalists go birding along the To r onto waterfront Saturday, March 11. Those interested in attend- ing should meet John Stirrat at 9 a.m. at the southwest corner of the Pickering GO Station parking lot. Participants are asked to bring binoculars, a scope, bird books, and a bag lunch. The plan is to drive out to the Humber Bay East Park in Eto- bicoke and then work back east along the Toronto waterfront. Par ticipants can expect to see many ducks and gulls. For more information, call 416-284-7724. Combat crime, help camp PICKERING — A local sup- port centre is helping to combat crime through a fundraising event March 4. VV’s Adult Support Centre Corporation is holding a Crime Prevention Fundraising Event to raise money for its annual sum- mer day camp program. The vision of that program, and a proposed after-school program, is to prevent crime in the commu- nity by engaging youth in activities that develop teamworking skills, academic excellence, career exploration and enjoyment of sports and arts. The event is Saturday, March 4 at 7 p.m. at the Gathering Place, 1920 Bayly St., in Pickering. It is partly entertainment and partly informational; local artists are going to perform and there will also be church leaders, politi- cians and local business people. Anyone interested can support this endeavour by pur- chasing a ticket for $20, or by sponsoring one or more young people from low-income families to attend the summer camp. For more information or tick- ets, call 905-426-4557. [ Index ] Editorial Page, 6 Entertainment, 8 Sports, 9 Classified, 10 [ Call us] General: 905 683 5110 Distribution: 905 683 5117 General Fax: 905 683 7363 Newsroom Fax: 905 683 0386 Pressrun 48,900 infodurhamregion.com REPORTER TAKES A STAB Giving blood for first time not so scary Page 4 COMFORT Oshawa likes its Impala Wheels Pullout Budget looks bleak for Pickering Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Cory MacLean, left, came to good friend David Collins’ rescue after David fell through ice. Pickering teen plucks friend from frigid water Boy ‘saves friend’s life By Erin Hatfield Staff Writer PICKERING — A day off school nearly ended in tragedy for a Pickering youth. But instead he has found renewed friendship and a life- time of thanks. David Collins, 11, had the day off from Grade 6 classes at Holy Re- deemer Catholic School on Feb. 17. He and a friend of seven years, 13- year-old neighbour Cory MacLean, decided to go skating and have a game of pickup hockey at a local pond off Altona Road and Finch Av- enue in Pickering. “I wasn’t too sure about letting him go because the weather was bad, raining then freezing,” said Da- vid’s mother, Carmen Campa. But David persisted and Ms. Campa gave in. The boys went to the pond with an adult and decided to walk on the ice in their shoes before strapping their skates on. They were walking across the ice when David said he stepped on a soft spot and fell through. The freezing water surrounded him for what David recalls was about By Danielle Milley Staff Writer PICKERING — With double-digit tax increases all but guaranteed for the near future, Pickering may turn to selling as- sets or appeal to higher levels of govern- ment for money. With growth of less than two per cent in 2005 and only one per cent expected this year, the City is looking at a 6.6-per cent tax increase for 2006 and a pro- jected increase of nearly 16 per cent for 2007. Gil Paterson, director of corporate ser- vices and treasurer, presented an over- view of the draft 2006 budget and a look at next year during the Feb. 27 manage- ment forum meeting. He explained Pickering will be out of funds that have been used for one-time reductions in the past, such as the ag- ricultural easement settlement reserve and the rate stabilization reserve, after this year. With the 2007 budget forecast show- ing a 8.53 per cent increase in uncon- trollable costs and another 7.32 per cent increase to maintain services without the benefit of one-time funds, staff is saying the tough decisions start with this year’s budget. As part of the 2006 budget discus- sions, chief administrator officer Tom Quinn and senior staff recommend the City consider either reviewing corpo- rate assets for possible sale or setting up committees to lobby the two upper lev- els of government for “sustainable fund- ing” to offset low assessment growth until lands owned by the federal and provincial governments are developed. “I don’t think enough development can happen fast enough,” Mr. Paterson said when challenged by Ward 3 Re- gional Councillor Rick Johnson about the development boom that will come once the Province finally releases the land in Seaton for development. Mr. Quinn said if even that land was released tomorrow it would take three Pickering always looking for partnerships; has several big projects on the go By Keith Gilligan Staff Writer DURHAM — Local businesses need- ing help can turn to Pickering and Ajax. That was the message this week dur- ing the Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade’s annual mayors’ address. Pickering Mayor Dave Ryan spoke about the “value of partnerships,” noting the City has forged partnerships with the Board of Trade. Meanwhile, Ajax Mayor Steve Parish noted the Town wants to assist where necessary. “We value your lobbying and helping us to get where we need to be. “If there’s a problem, a way to grow your business or cut through bureau- cracy, we are here to help you,” he said. Held at Annandale Golf and Curling Club on Wednesday, the event attracted about 100 people. The annual event is a chance for the mayors to highlight achievements in their respective communities and look ahead. Mayor Ryan pointed to the 500 new jobs created with the opening of the On- tario Power Generation offices at Brock and Clements roads. Also, 750 jobs were created with the opening of the Harmony Logistics facil- ity at Church and Bayly streets. “It’s important to me, as mayor, that we create new jobs,” he said, noting that means fewer people have to travel into Toronto to work. “Growth is fundamental to every growing community,” said Mayor Ryan. More importantly, a community needs “sustainable growth,” he said. “Pickering is taking this responsibility very seriously,” he said, adding a “bal- Durham ready to cash in on facility Slots at Ajax Downs expected to open Thursday By Keith Gilligan Staff Writer AJAX — The Slots at Ajax Downs are set to open tomorrow. The 200 slots are scheduled to open to the public at 9 a.m. on March 2. Te resa Roncon, a senior manager of public relations for the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation, said the open- ing of the 200 slots depends on the out- come of a pre-opening ceremony held Tuesday. “The AGCO (Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario) has to go in to check all the machines. When they ap- prove them, then it will open,” she said. Durham Region Chairman Roger An- derson said the slots will “certainly be an attraction getter. It will be bringing people into the Region. Hopefully, it will bring people spending their money.” Having the slots could mean “a little revenue for Ajax and hopefully a little revenue for Durham Region. It’s nice to see it coming to a close,” Mr. Anderson stated. A by-invitation-only event was held Tuesday, with politicians and officials from the Town of Ajax, Durham Region and the Province on hand for a ribbon- cutting ceremony. Last night’s event was also used to test the machines and sys- tems prior to opening to the public. The facility will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 a.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and continuously from Thursdays at 9 a.m. to 3 a.m. on Mondays. The slots will have various denominations, including popular theme games and progressive jackpots. There’s also an area for pari-mutual betting on horse races, and a 225-seat full-service restaurant with a bar and Mayors extend their hands to business ✦ See Plans, Page 5 ✦ See Boys, Page 2 ✦ See Frozen, Page 5 ✦ See Seaton, Page 2 INVENTORY CLEARANCEINVENTORY CLEARANCE FACTORY DIRECT TO YOUFACTORY DIRECT TO YOU Canada’s Largest Mattress & Furniture Company $1198 7 Piece Bedroom Suite Futon Bunk Black Only Complete $389 Monaco Bed $309 Canopy Bed $349 Futon Complete $189 Vanessa Day Bed $149 Deep Drawers Mates Bed $239 Promo Bunk Bed $239 Single Mattress from $79 Sold As Sets Only DO NOT PAY TIL 2007 O.A.C. 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But he modestly said saving Da- vid’s life was just a gut reaction to a friend in need. “I didn’t think anything,” said Cory, a New Ad- vertiser carrier. “I just grabbed him and pulled him out.” The boys, however, didn’t tell David’s mother what had happened. “He was afraid to tell me because it was one of those things; I had (originally) told him not to go,” Ms. Campa said. David finally told his mother on Saturday eve- ning. “I think he learned parents say no for a reason, not because they are being mean,” she said. Despite that, Ms. Campa said she owes a world of debt to the young man who saved her son’s life. “I just think it is so important to publicly thank him for what he did,” she said. ✦ Boys from page 1 ance of economic, social and environmental” con- cerns is necessary. Mayor Ryan also touched on the Seaton lands, which are to be built into a community of up to 70,000 people. “We have a golden opportunity with the develop- ment of Seaton,” he said, adding it’s important the community isn’t developed in a “cookie-cutter” manner. He noted 1,000 acres have been set aside in the Seaton lands for employment purposes, with the projection of creating 18,000 jobs. “We want sustainability to be the hallmark of Seaton. If we are successful, Seaton will be a shining example for the world.” He said at least one and possibly two 25-storey of- fice towers, with a pedestrian bridge spanning Hwy. 401 to the GO station, could be built at the Pickering Town Centre. “It will act as a visual landmark,” he said. “It will announce where Toronto ends and Pickering and Durham Region begins. For his part, Mayor Parish said Ajax’s success as a community “isn’t an accident.” The town has an “exceptional council that works well together,” aided by a strong management team. “We’re driven to be the best.” Last year, the Town issued “just under 2,000 building permits, almost one-third of the total in Durham Region. It was the highest in Durham and one of the high- est in the country,” Mayor Parish said. The building permits totalled $432 million, a 77- per cent increase over the $244 million in 2004. “That in a nutshell is the scope of growth we expe- rienced,” he said. “We’ve seen some very good development in our downtown. “It’s a priority of council and our management team to revitalize our downtown.” This year, the introduction of slots at Picov Downs will create about 275 jobs. “It’s a major new industry in Ajax.” The Town will receive about $1.2 million annually from the slots. “We look forward to good things happening with that facility,” he said. In addition, the 134-room Hilton Garden Inn is opening in April or May, with a 20,000-square foot convention centre to be built next to it, he said. “We see it as a benefit to the business commu- nity,” said Mayor Parish. Construction should also start on a Loblaws warehouse that in the first phase will see 700,000- sq. ft. and ultimately 1.3 million sq. ft. Mayor Parish noted the Town is committed to at- tracting more business. However it needs every acre of its employment lands to do so. The Town wants to have one job for every two residents. “Employment lands are a limited resource. De- velopers will turn east as Toronto reaches build- out,” he said. “It would be a crime for those lands to be con- verted. Once it’s gone, it’s gone. They’re not making land anymore.” Seaton could become ‘a shining example to the world’ ✦ Seaton from page 1 NEWS ADVERTISER 905-683-5110 Boys ‘special friends’What’s going on... 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Meet on a personal basis with some of Durham’s finest wedding service providers to help you plan your special day. Bridal Bridal Bridal Bridal PA GE 3 ◆NEWS ADVERTISER ◆MARCH 1, 2006 A/P Lincoln Alexander has 150 special guests join him in Toronto By Erin Hatfield Staff Writer AJAX — Last week saw a particu- larly special kickoff to Heritage Day for students from Lincoln Alexander Public School. Lincoln Alexander invited 150 stu- dents from his namesake school in Ajax to participate in the launch of Heritage Week in Ontario. Mr. Alex- ander, a former Ontario lieutenant- governor, is chairman of the Ontario Heritage Trust Foundation. Principal Kathryn Brown said the school felt honoured to have been in- vited. “He is just a wonderful man and a wonderful role model,” she said. “He is a gentleman and he is kind… We have a special connection with him.” The ceremony was at the Elgin and Winter Garden Theatre in Toronto and amidst current Ontario Lt.-Gov. James Bartleman and Madeleine Meilleur, minister of culture and for francophone affairs, students enjoyed speeches, announcements, a perfor- mance by Umoja and pizza. Students from Grade 1 through 8 represented the school’s diverse popu- lation. “It was the first time, I am sure, for a lot of the kids that they were at a formal theatre,” Ms. Brown said. “They were exemplary in their behaviour.” Mr. Alexander was lieutenant-gover- nor from 1985 to 1991, was a member of Parliament from 1968 to 1980, and served as federal minister of labour in 1979. A Companion of the Order of Can- ada and a recipient of the Order of Ontario, Mr. Alexander has served on numerous public service boards, in- cluding his time as chairman of the Canadian Race Relations Foundation. He is currently chancellor at the Uni- versity of Guelph and was appointed to the heritage foundation board in December 2001. “It is always such a pleasure to see Mr. Alexander,” Ms. Brown said. “He is like everyone’s grandfather I guess is the best way to describe him. He exudes warmth and interest in every- one.” Ajax students help launch Heritage Week in Ontario Celia Klemenz/ News Advertiser photo Birds of a feather PICKERING — Wissam Seaifan, at left, leads Gloria Mendes and Heather Anderson as they rehearse a group dance recently. The Grade 7 Fairport Beach Public School students are ‘flocking’, a form of interpretive mirror dance, part of their dance and drama class.citizenseye.comcitizenseye.comwww.citizenseye.com Share with us the fun things you like to do in the freezing temperatures. We want to know what you do to enjoy the winter! Enter the Robert Aldsworth Photo World and Metroland Durham Region Media Group Winter Wonderland Photo Contest • One open class of pictures • Winners to receive gift certifi cate to • Judges’ Choice- $400 • Readers’ Choice - $300 • Judges’ Choice Second Place - $200 • Two honourable mentions of $50 each Deadline: March 31,2006 See full rules at www.citizenseye.com or visit aldsworthphoto.ca School’s in for Durham women DURHAM — Girls Incorporated of Durham encourages women to go back to school and support a good cause. The organization’s second annual Back to School Playday fundraiser is Saturday, March 25 at Trafalgar Castle School in Whitby. The event provides an opportunity to choose from a variety of courses in health, fitness, fun and finance that stimulate the mind, body and spirit. Yvette Nechvatal-Drew, Girls Inc. executive director, looks forward to welcoming back alumni from last year’s event. The registration fee is $100 and in- cludes the choice of four classes from a variety of subjects, morning cof- fee, breakfast treats, a catered lunch and afternoon pastries. The event also features gifts and prizes and a silent auction. The event is open to anyone 19 years or older. The Ajax-based Girls Incorporated of Durham is dedicated to inspiring all girls to be strong, smart and bold through mentoring and group pro- gramming. The organization helps girls and young women develop self-confi- dence and reach their highest poten- tial. For more information, call 905-428- 8111. Celia Klemenz/ News Advertiser photo AJAX — Randi Jensen, Mukat Dhillon, Alzahra Hudani, Simrit Singh, Reny Singh, Avery Pasternak, Derek Leung, Gaurav Jagota and Mustafa Qureshi, were among the stu- dents from Lincoln Alexander Public School to be invited by Mr. Alexander to attend a ceremony at the Elgin and Winter Garden Theatre recently. They were invited to kick off the recent Heritage Week. NEWS ADVERTISER There’s lots more news online at durhamregion.com After years of reluctance, reporter Chris Hall takes a stab at donating Blood, it’s in me to give Contrary to one of my fundamental beliefs, drink- ing copious amounts of coffee is not always a good thing. It certainly isn’t the wisest drink of choice in the hours leading up to your inaugural attempt to donate blood, I can tell you that much. Armed with all the courage I could muster (not much) and more then enough caffeine flowing through my veins (three large cups in the morn- ing, followed by a glass of Coke at lunch to wash down the leftover chili from Super Bowl Sunday), I ventured forth to the Scu- gog Community Centre last Wednesday afternoon for what I was sure would be an exercise in torture -- at least according to my colleagues in the newsroom who took great pleasure in attempting to instill hor- rific images of large needles being jabbed higgledy-piggledy into my arm by evil- looking nurses with demonic grins. Thankfully, it wasn’t that bad. Wa lking through the door into the community cen- tre, however, my stomach immediately dropped past my knees. My hands were stuffed deep into the pockets of my vest so no one could see them trem- bling, instinctively clenched tight in fear as I entered and took in the sights and sounds of Canadian Blood Services personnel at work. At the west end, CBS paper- pushers waited to gather your information and walk you through a stringent interview and screening process; on the other side, women in white scrubs raced around, from volunteer to volunteer, gleefully rubbing their hands together as they plunged needle after needle into donors, extracting their blood and leaving them to wither on plastic chaise lounges that reminded me of my childhood years. Okay, maybe that’s not exactly what those women were doing, but that’s what I was led to believe in the hours leading up to my donation courtesy of a couple of wiseguys who will remain nameless. After briefly looking at my options, I quickly turned left and headed away from the needles and straight towards the nearest lady waiting to take down my personal information. Wrenching my wallet from my tightly-clamped right hand, I handed over my driver’s license and quickly recited my name and ad- dress for verification. Next, I watched a small sample of my blood -- stolen from the tip of my left middle finger via a pinprick -- descend slowly to the bottom of a small vial filled with copper sulfate, indicating that my iron levels were adequate for a donation. A few more questions answered and I was off to a private corner where, behind the cover of a card- board divider (think of your trip to the polling station last month when you cast your vote in the federal election), I filled out another questionnaire regarding my general health and where I’ve travelled to in the past three years. From there, I met Karen. A delightful blonde woman with nary a sense of humour -- or compas- sion for us virgin donors -- who continued to pepper me with even more personal questions before tak- ing my blood pressure and sticking a thermometer under my tongue. It was at that point that I learned perhaps the big- gest key factor in donating blood -- you need to drink lots of fluids prior to making a deposit. With my blood pressure racing higher and higher due to anxiety and with the acknowledgement that I had nowhere near enough liquids (apparently, caffeinated drinks such as coffee and cola don’t count), Karen abruptly left our private, enclosed cubbie hole and bolted away to grab two more Dixie cups filled to the brim with apple juice to help calm me and increase my fluid levels. It seems that caffeine acts as a diuretic and may cause excessive loss of fluids, something that may cause my donation experience to be less than ideal I was told. After answering another long list of questions, followed by more juice and another reading of my blood pressure, came the big question -- “Okay, you’re set. Are you sure you want to do this?” With my mind screaming ‘nooooooooo!’, I quickly mumbled a simple affirmative and was then quickly whisked away to the other side of the room where the ladies with the needles eagerly awaited fresh prey. (Okay, here’s the confession: In case you haven’t noticed by now, I hate needles. And blood. Both with equal disdain and fear. Go ahead and call me a chicken.) I was passed along into the capable hands of Jen, a veteran CBS technician who immediately noticed the first-timer sticker that I reluctantly allowed to be placed on my vest. The first such sticker I applied to the cover of my notepad, which subsequently got me a scolding and a replacement. Jen welcomed me with a smile and immediately went to work dispelling the scary myths of blood donation. Laying awkwardly in the plastic chaise lounge -- my left arm propping up my head in an effort to see what was going on; my right arm was fitted onto a plastic tray that resembled the flimsy table you’re supposed to use to eat your unappetizing airline meals on. My legs were flat and straight “don’t cross them!”, and used as a desk for the technicians’ paperwork, with my feet dangling over the edge, I began to concentrate on the ceiling tiles in the com- munity centre. The process begins with a quick swab of a disinfect- ing agent in the crook of my right arm, followed by a minute of waiting. All around me, people of all ages lay donating and they all seemed to be doing okay. While they’re not smiling and laughing, they also don’t seem to be having one of those ‘reactions’ that CBS personnel keep telling me about. In some cases, if donors do not have enough fluids flowing through them or are not rested, they may feel faint, light- headed or end up sick to their stomach. With my arm properly prepped and after more concern over my lack of fluids (I think a sixth Dixie cup, this time orange juice, was presented for me to swig) Jen quietly reappeared at my side. She ex- plained what was coming next, offering assurances that only new, sterile needles are used, and informed me that she would be looking for a “good” vein and that the dreaded jab would be coming soon. Ta king her up on the offer to look the other way at the point of penetration, I waited and waited for the horrendous pain. While I felt a small prick in my arm and a strange feeling make its way up my arm -- where I was continuously flexing my hand into a fist to keep the circulation going -- I didn’t (I don’t think) flinch or twitch or scream. While the pain, thankfully, was negligible, the wait was the worst part. It appeared that my blood was shy, hesitant to leave its host. A few quick adjust- ments of the needle by Jen seemed to be in vain as there appeared to be no quicker way to scare the blood out of me, dripping as slowly as a coffee pot brewing. In total, I laid there on the lounge for a little more than 17 minutes. The average time for donors is eight minutes while some men have been known to dribble out their 450 millilitres (about two cups) in as little as four minutes. After 20 minutes, they remove the needle from your arm, no matter how much of the red stuff you’ve contributed. Filling my donor bag to the brim, the needle was quickly removed and I was presented with some gauze and continued to wait another 10 minutes in order to ensure that I wasn’t going to drop to the floor. I was then escorted over to the snack table where I was presented with yet more juice and a blood donor lapel pin, courtesy of Bill Henshall. While I hung around to strike up a conversation with Cheryl Unger, a clinical supervisor overseeing last week’s clinic, my blood was packaged up and prepared for its journey to Toronto. After undergoing testing at the CBS lab on College Street in Toronto, the blood is separated into three different satellite bags and dispersed to hospitals across Toronto. With a lifespan of only five days once they’re out of the body, platelets must be used almost immediately; red blood cells expire about a month after they’ve been donated while plasma can be frozen and used at a later date. Progress Travel Service Inc., owners Louie Di Tacchio and Antonietta Baudanza, residents of the Town of Ajax, along with their highly qualifi ed Italian speaking travel professionals, are proud to announce the opening of their new location in the Durham region located at 516 Kingston Road West, Ajax. Since 1968, Progress Travel Service has proudly provided travel services and more to many clients and corporations in Scarborough. Over the years we have become experts in group travel, honeymoons, weddings, and cruises whether at popular tourist destinations or something more exotic. Our mission is to become a leader in the travel industry while providing our customers with excellent customer service. 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MILL RUN GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB JOB FAIR PA GE 5 ◆NEWS ADVERTISER ◆MARCH 1, 2006 P Merle Robillard/ News Advertiser photo Ice save PICKERING — Guy Higgott, left, rescues Kevin Fitzgerald during an OPP Provincial Emergency Response Team surface ice rescue training exercise on Frenchman’s Bay in Pickering Friday. The group was training there because the ice is very dangerous giving it the proper conditions for an ice rescue. Plans for Picov’s also include redeveloped horse racetrack lounge area. “A j ax council is pleased that this important tour- ism destination has finally come to fruition,” said Mayor Steve Parish in a release. “The development will provide much needed employment in the community, a wide-variety of new economic activity and a revenue allocation for the Town and local agricultural sector. We welcome this new gaming facility, and look forward to work- ing with the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corpora- tion and Ajax Downs.” The facility has created 273 full- and part-time jobs. The Slots at Ajax Downs is the 17th such facility opened in Ontario, where slot machines are adja- cent to a horse-racing facility. Picov Downs racetrack will be undergoing a rede- velopment in the near future. Construction of the slots facility, the quarter- horse racing redevelopment and associated infra- structure carries a price tag of about $52.4 million. Ajax will receive five per cent of the gross revenue for the slots, which works out to between $1.8 million and $2 million annually. Twenty per cent of the gross slots revenue goes to the racetrack and will be used to promote the quarter-horse industry, purses and broader equine programs. For more information, call the Ajax Slots at 905- 619-2690. years for the City to see any revenue. “We’re not trying to say the sky is falling,” he told councillors, adding what staff is trying to do is let them know the situation -– a situation that is differ- ent from its neighbours. “It’s unfair for Pickering to be in this position,” Mr. Quinn said. “We’re the only ones in the Region, the only ones in the Province.” That position comes from having 27,000 acres of land -– nearly half of Pickering -– frozen from devel- opment because it was expropriated 34 years ago by the provincial and federal levels of government to build a city and an airport, respectively. The Province is currently finishing a development plan for Seaton, but the City doesn’t know when the land will be released to developers so staff warned against banking on that. Mayor Dave Ryan agreed. “I’m not as optimistic as you are councillor that things are going to break free that soon,” he said to Coun. Johnson. “Things don’t happen as quickly as they could or as one thinks they should... We need to deal with that.” Council meets as the budget committee on March 13 and 14 to discuss the capital and operating bud- gets; the tax increase and budget will be finalized at the April 3 council meeting. Frozen from development, lands not paying for City ✦ Plans from page 1 ✦ Fr ozen from page 1 McTeague earns critic’s role PICKERING — Pickering-Scarborough East MP Dan McTeague received a shadow cabinet post Feb. 22. Mr. McTeague was named official opposition critic for consumer affairs. “I am delighted to be the Liberal critic for con- sumer affairs in this minority parliament. This is an area I have devoted a considerable amount of work (to) since being elected in 1993. In fact, one of my first issues was the fight to remove negative option billing by cable TV companies,” Mr. McTeague said in a release. His two main priorities, the gasoline pricing poli- cies of major oil companies and working to amend the Patent Act so more affordable generic drugs are made available, also fall into the portfolio. PAGE 6 ◆NEWS ADVERTISER ◆MARCH 1, 2006A/P Neil’s senior requires a lot of care in what is a symbiotic relationship I have a senior living in my basement and she’s driv- ing me crazy. Seems like every 40 minutes or so I hear her moaning away down there. Especially when the weather is wet or humid. She hates the wet. When it’s wet or raining she seems to complain constantly and I, as a result, am forever running down there to look in on her, to tend to her. I confess, in my darker mo- ments I am very tempted to pull the plug and be done with her. But that would be wrong, I know. Also very dangerous. Yo u see, I need her. I need her terribly. In fact, if she should ever die, I would be in an awful fix. And my basement would undoubtedly flood. My senior is a sump pump. I say she is old, but in fact I can’t be certain of her age. She was here when I bought the place some 15 years ago. I don’t know how old that is in hardware time. If it’s anything like dog years she’s prehis- toric. And with that age comes a pail full of attitude. She’s like some aging Diva who won’t come out of her trailer, stridently insisting that I come to check on her every hour on the hour or she’ll quit the project entirely. And I can- not have that. I’ve too much money invested in this movie. She knows this. She also knows, all too well, that my house seems to be built directly over some ancient aquifer. Such is the abundance of water gushing up from beneath my founda- tion that in the middle of the worst August drought in years, a summer where crops with- ered in the field and dogs were dropping dead in the street, I could’ve easily watered one hundred head of cattle in my rec room. As I say, she knows all of this. And so we have entered into an ugly, loveless marriage of convenience. She keeps me dry and I keep her supplied with all the AC she can handle. And brother can she suck it up. It sickens me to watch the way her eyes roll back in ec- stasy when I plug her in. It’s pathetic. Once during a brownout, she got the shakes so bad I thought we were going to lose her. I’m not at all proud of this, but I found myself driv- ing around in the rain, look- ing to score some electricity in some of the worst parts of town. I had horrible visions of getting pulled over and some nosey cop asking me what I was doing with the generator in the back of my car. I took a huge chance this past summer and installed a battery-powered backup pump. I didn’t know how the old fart would take to sharing her sump-hole. She gave me the gears pretty good for the first week or so, but it seems to have worked out. In fact, if my last hydro bill, which could double for the GNP of Uganda, is any indica- tion, it looks like the old lady’s got the new one hooked on the juice as well. How sad is that? Not as sad, I’ll betcha, as a down and out actor who has to knock over a liquor store just to keep his basement dry. Durham resident Neil Crone, actor-comic-writer, saves some of his best lines for his column. Follow Neil’s BLOG drinfo.ca/croneblog.html EDITORIAL I’ve got the cellar sump pump blues IN THE COMMUNITY CLICK AND SAY Pam Auguste/ citizenseye.com photo First footsteps Pam Auguste’s Winter Wonderland is the Lake Ontario shoreline. She admits that as a senior citizen, she likes it even more in the spring, summer and fall. With the first fall of snow she’s out with her cam- era first thing in the morning, this time capturing fresh snow prints. Wrapped up against the cold, she walks in Ajax’s Rotary Park when- ever possible. Residents around Durham have been submitting their Winter Wonderland photos, with a number of prizes on the line. To see more entries from residents across Durham and to submit your own, visit citizenseye.com, the Metroland Durham Region Media Group’s citizen submission website. The page is dedicated to the submissions and photos of readers from around Durham. Do you have a photo to share with our readers? If you have an amusing, interesting, historic or scenic photo to share with the community we’d like to see it. Send your photo, along with a written description of the circumstances surrounding the photo (max. 80 words) identifying the people in the photo and when it was taken to: The News Advertiser, 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax, ON, L1S 2H5. Or, e-mail photos to tdoyle@durhamregion.com. 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[ Letters Policy ]-- We w elcome letters that include name, city of residence and phone numbers for verification. Writers are generally limited to 200 words and one submission in 30 days. We decline announcements, poetry, open letters, consumer complaints, congratulations and thank you notes. The editor reserves the right to edit copy for length, style and clarity. Opinions expressed by letter writers are not necessarily those of the News Advertiser. Due to the volume of letters, not all will be printed. Fax: 905-683-0386; e- mail: tdoyle@ durhamregion.com. The newspaper contacts only those whose submissions have been cho- sen for publication./4& Athletes deserve our respect, thanks Talk about a way to beat the February blahs! The performance of our Canadian Olympians in Turin was nothing short of sensational and worth a rousing rendition of O Canada. In fact our anthem was played an impressive seven times as we took top place on the podium. That’s more gold medals than total medals won by our teams in most past Olympics. The 24 medals our athletes captured earned them a third-place finish at these Games. Germany was tops with 29 medals, the United States second with 25. Our total at Turin was seven medals higher than we totalled at Salt Lake City in 2002 and places our team on course to challenge for top spot in 2010 when we host the Olympics in Vancouver. There were plenty of heart-warming Canadian stories at these Games, but the clear star was speedskater Cindy Klassen who cap- tured five medals. The modest Manitoban was a delight both on and off the ice and carried on the classy, winning tradition set by speeds- kating double-gold medallist Catriona LeMay Doan. Ms. Klassen was called the woman of the Games by the International Olympic Com- mittee president and now has the most Olympic medals ever won by a Canadian, six in all. Our women cleaned up on the ice winning hockey gold and golds for Ms. Klassen and Clara Hughes in speedskating and on the snow with gold for Jennifer Heil in freestyle skiing and Chandra Crawford in cross-country skiing. Women accounted for 16 of our 24 medals in all. We truly were the ice women and ice men of the Games with 20 of the 24 medals captured on frozen water. Just four medals were earned on snow. It wasn’t just that we won but how we won and how we didn’t. It was, for instance, a delight to watch the reactions of cross-country skier Beckie Scott, a fourth-place finisher, and Cindy Klassen, who was third, after they were upstaged in their events by Ms. Crawford and Ms. Hughes. They were just as thrilled for the winners as the gold medal- lists were themselves. It also didn’t hurt that, as usual, our athletes were the best dressed and coolest looking of the Games. Those wool trapper hats were a smash hit. Organizers have vowed to put forth a tremendous Games in Vancouver-Whistler and they certainly have a great start given the performance of our athletes. It bears repeating that many amateur athletes must work part-time jobs in order to supplement the modest training allowance they’re provided by the government. They work for years on end, often over- coming injuries and illness to make it to the podium. They are a terrific example for our youth and excellent representa- tives for Canada around the world. Many who tune into the Games, after all, know little about Canada except what they see from our ath- letes. And we couldn’t have had a better team than our Turin group of winners. They made us proud. This Week’s Question: Do you support Durham Region joining Scugog Township in banning the possession and pub- lic use of replica guns by youth under 18? Yes No Cast your vote online at infodurhamregion.com Last Week’s Question: Is Canada performing well at the Olympics or do medals even matter to you? To tal votes: 269 Canada’s doing great: 56.1% Could be doing better: 33.8% Medals don’t matter: 9.7 % LETTERS TO THE EDITOR O’Connor, Drumm ‘out of touch’ on chairman To the editor: Re: ‘Referendum would end chairman’s debate,’ letter to the editor, Feb. 22. Derek Hartley’s letter re- garding a referendum of all Durham residents as to whether they would like a say in who at the Region is con- trolling their hard-earned tax monies was spot on. Uxbridge Mayor Gerri Lynn O’Connor and Coun- cillor Joe Drumm of Whitby are of course absolutely out of order and misguided. I would urge the residents of all non-participating mu- nicipalities to contact their local councillor and insist on having a say in this matter. Presumably, the far-sight- ed mayor of Uxbridge and the venerable Coun. Drumm are gifted with super powers that enable them to know ex- actly what everyone in their areas are thinking. I guess that means armed with this knowledge they will not need to spend any funds by running campaigns in the next municipal election. So make the call to the these naysayers and the oth- ers who insist on keeping the public out of their sphere of influence and ask them, as Ajax Councillor Colleen Jor- dan did at the recent debate: Why would you not ask your residents to give their view on the question of electing the regional chairman? Not one of them could or would answer the question. I suggest it is simply be- cause they are scared the re- sults will prove them totally out of touch with the people they purport to represent. John Haste Ajax Child-care program needs to be expanded To the editor: I am concerned about the possible cancellation of the child-care agreements the federal government has with the provinces. I would argue for both ex- panding the existing agree- ments and using the pro- posed $1,200 per year per child six and under. Parents want the best for their children. While at work, parents worry about the care their children receive. One of many advantages of regulated care is the ability of parents to be reassured their child is getting quality care which is monitored for them. This is not possible under the Conservative’s $1,200 program. I am also concerned about the cut-off of benefits at age 6. Twelve is the recognized age at which most chil- dren can be left alone after school. However, there are many “latch-key children” in our society under 12. I think the $1,200 could be very beneficial for parents of 6- to 11-year-olds to allow those parents to purchase after-school care, particular- ly through local recreational programs. Being allowed to use the $1,200 for after-school pro- grams would be a real boost to services in this area. Currently, there is a short- age of after-school programs because parents can’t afford them. This would help im- mensely. This would also fit in nicely with the government’s plan to allow tax deductions for athletic programs. Ron Dancey Oshawa AT TEND PUBLIC MEETINGS AT CITY HALL All meetings are open to the public. For meeting details call 905.420.2222 or visit our website DATE MEETING TIME Mar. 06 Council Meeting 7:30 pm Mar. 13 Budget Committee Meeting 9:00 am Mar. 14 Budget Committee Meeting 10:00 am Mar. 15 Committee of Adjustment 7:00 pm Mar. 20 Management Forum Meeting 1:30 pm Mar. 20 Council Meeting 7:30 pm Mar. 23 Statutory Public Information Meeting 7:00 pm 905.420.2222 cityofpickering.com 24 Hour Access 905.420.4660 Free Fitness Class Bring a Friend until March 6 Call for details 905.683.6582 March Break Camps with Busing or Daycare Call now for details 905.420.4621 Notice of Meeting 2006 Current & Capital Budgets and Amendments to User Fee By-law Please be advised that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Pickering will consider the City’s 2006 Current and Capital Budgets at the following scheduled meetings. The City intends to adopt any changes and new user fees as part of the 2006 Budget process and these changes will be considered at these meetings. Budget Committee Meeting(s) Monday, March 13, 2006 from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm Tuesday, March 14, 2006 (if not completed on Monday) 10:00 am to 4:30 pm, Main Committee Room Civic Complex, One The Esplanade Council Meeting Monday, April 3, 2006 7:30 pm Council Chambers, Civic Complex, One The Esplanade Copies of the proposed 2006 Current and Capital Budgets and related user fees and charges will be available on March 7th at no cost upon request by contacting the Corporate Services Department, City of Pickering, 905.420.4634, or by email at corpserv@city.pickering.on.ca. For further information regarding these meetings, please contact Debi Bentley, City Clerk, at 905.420.4660 ext. 2153, or by email at dbentley@city.pickering.on.ca Dated this 19th day of February, 2006. Debi A. Bentley Gillis A. Paterson City Clerk Director, Corporate Services & Tr easurer This ad is published in accordance with Section 291 of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001. The new fire code regulation that makes a smoke alarm mandatory on every level of a home comes into effect March 1, 2006 and affects single-family houses, semi-detached houses and townhouses. Non- compliance with the fire code can result in a ticket for $235 or a fine up to $25,000. It is also recommended that people replace smoke alarms every 10 years. People can get more information about smoke alarms from Pickering Fire Services at 905.420.4628 or email: fire@city.pickering.on.ca Fire Safety information is also available at cityofpickering.com under Emergency Services. NOTICE OF PASSING REFERENDUM BY-LAW TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Pickering has passed by-law 6632-06 at the February 20, 2006 meeting, that if approved, will place the following question on the November 13, 2006 municipal election ballot. Should the Council of the City of Pickering approve the following resolution? “That the Government of Ontario make a regulation requiring that the Chair of the Regional Municipality of Durham be elected by general vote.” YES NO Under provisions of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996, as amended, referendum results will be binding on the municipality, subject to some exceptions, if at least 50 per cent of eligible electors vote on the question. If this question receives a binding “yes” result, the Council of the Corporation of the City of Pickering will approve a resolution requesting that the Government of Ontario consider enacting a regulation requiring the direct election of the Chair of the Regional Municipality of Durham. If this question receives a binding “no” result, Pickering Council will not consider or pass another resolution asking the Province to enact such a regulation during the 2006-2009 term of Council. The costs of implementing the results of the question, whether the result is in the affirmative or negative, are considered to be negligible. APPEAL PROCESS The Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing and any other person or entity may appeal to the Chief Election Officer of the Province of Ontario on the grounds that the question: i) is not clear, concise and neutral, and/or ii) is not capable of being answered by either the “YES” or “NO” options provided Appeals must be filed with the City Clerk no later than Tuesday, March 21, 2006. A Notice of Appeal must set out the objections to the by-law and question, and the reasons in support of the objections. Dated at Pickering, Ontario, this 1st day of March, 2006. PA GE 7 ◆NEWS ADVERTISER ◆March 1, 2006 P DURHAM — Trafalgar Castle comes alive with drama and comedy as Drift- wood Theatre Group invades the 19th- century castle for an evening of short plays. Trafalgar 24 is the third annual fes- tival of new Canadian theatre, with more than 40 playwrights, directors, performers, choreographers and tech- nicians scheduled to create 10 new plays in under 24 hours on March 10. The audience is split into small groups and can chose several plays to see, plays that will be staged through- out the building, now a girls’ school. In past years, plays have been produced in the pool, basement, washroom, cha- pel, boiler room, in hallways and on the staircase. The writers, directors and perform- ers have 24 hours to write, memorize and stage 10 plays at the caste, 401 Reynolds St. There will also be a silent auction of items and, after the plays, desserts and wine to finish off the evening. The silent auction and show regis- tration starts at 6 p.m., with the perfor- mance beginning at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $45 or $80 for two and $35 each for group purchases of 10 or more. They are available by calling 905- 576-2396. All proceeds from Trafalgar 24 are directed towards the Driftwood The- atre Group’s annual summer theatre tour of 18 communities across the province from July 19 to Aug. 20. Since 1995, Driftwood, a registered charity, has performed the works of William Shakespeare with a pay-what-you-can admission fee. Personal Support Worker Program Graduates will have the opportunity to work in long-term care facilities, nursing homes, home health care services, schools and groups homes. Our graduates are pursued by Durham Region’s top healthcare employers. Room SW206 Dental Reception and Administration Program Upon completion, graduates are eligible to write the Ontario Dental Reception Certification exam and work in the dental field. 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All Trafalgar Castle is a stage for Durham’s Driftwood Theatre Group FOLLOW ALL OUR BLOGGERS: Visit durhamregion.typepad.com Director Vivian Lee tackles personal favourite story By Christy Chase Staff Writer DURHAM — This month, Vivian Lee is making her directing debut for the Borelians Community Theatre with one of her two favourite plays, Orphans, by Lyle Kessler. “I’ve seen thousands of plays and this makes it in my top two,” said Lee who has worked with the Borelians and other community theatre groups in Durham Region for years. Lee has spent many years with ACT- CO (Association of Community The- atres - Central Ontario) and Theatre Ontario, serving on the board of the former for 10 years and with the latter for four years. Part of her job was to view plays for the annual competitive festivals. Orphans is a comedy-drama that tells the story of two brothers, Treat and Phillip, who are orphans, living in Philadelphia, the City of Brotherly Love. Treat, the older, has been sup- porting them both, turning to crime to do it. Phillip is a naive young man who won’t leave their home, something that suits the older, controlling Treat just fine. But into their lives comes Harold, a middle-aged man brought home by Treat who intends to rob him. What happens next changes all their lives. “What appeals to me the most is how real it seems,” Lee said. “It’s a very believable story and it’s a story of transition in people’s lives. It’s a story that shows how positively people can impact each other’s lives and how good can come out of bad. Sometimes bad people do good things and you find that in this story.” Lee, who has produced this play once before for Durham Shoestring Performers, said that what gets her about good productions of this play is seeing through to the hearts of the characters and how their hearts are right there on stage. “That’s why I loved it, the hearts of these people are right there on the stage. I see a softer side of all three characters.” While the play isn’t suitable for younger audiences, teenagers will get something out of it, Lee said. “There are some neat lessons for teenagers to learn. There’s somebody somewhere out there if you are feel- ing lost. You might find them in the strangest places.” Lee is hoping the play will attract people who might not normally at- tend the theatre. “For anybody, especially guys, who don’t think going to the theatre is something good to do, this is a great time to check it out because it’s a guy play, although it’s a really good story for women too,” she said. The play stars three Scugog resi- dents. Bill Walker plays Harold. “Bill has had quite a lot of success with the Borelians,” Lee said. In 2001, he won an ACT-CO award for best drama for his direction of the play All My Sons, which also had some success at Theatre Ontario. He has also been singled out by an adjudica- tor for his work as part of an ensemble cast. Paul Chiusolo, of Port Perry, plays Treat. He’s done a few other plays be- fore this but Treat is probably his big- gest role yet, Lee said. Chiusolo is the son of Lorraine Chiusolo, well known in local theatre circles. “He’s inherited his mother’s talent,” Lee said. Graeme Powell, also of Port Perry, plays Phillip. A filmmaker, this is his first onstage production since his days at Port Perry High School. “He’s got a passion for acting and is committed to the theatre world,” Lee said. “It has been an absolute joy (work- ing with the three). They are wonder- ful to work with. They all come to rehearsals with ideas about what they want to do once they hit the stage. They give me something to work with,” the director said. Lee has acted with the Borelians, di- rected with Scugog Choral Society, Os- hawa Little Theatre, DSP and directed the first play for Ajax’s StoneCircle Theatre, now in its second year. It staged Orphans in the fall. The stage manager is Nancy Melcher, of Uxbridge, who also worked on the Borelians’ production of Dracula. Or- phans is one of three projects she’s working on now, Lee said. Andrew Oxenham is the set design- er. He won a Theatre Ontario award for best set design for All My Sons. He’s also worked with Scugog Choral Society and DSP and has designed and built 35 sets over the years. Andy Williamson is head of set construc- tion. Carey Nicholson is the producer. Orphans runs evenings only Feb. 23 to 25 and March 2 to 4 at Town Hall 1873, Queen and Simcoe streets. Tick- ets are $18 for adults, $12 students and seniors and are available at Henshall’s Clothiers, 241 Queen St., toll-free at 1-888-808-2006 or online at www.star- tickeing.com. For more information on the play or the Borelians, go to www.borelians. org. 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The Lightning -- the most improved team in the National Women’s Hockey League this season -- finished out the medals after a 3-2 overtime loss to the Oakville Ice in the bronze-medal game at Mississauga’s Iceland Arena last Sunday. The Lightning earned a bye into the semifinal where they drew the Ottawa Raiders. The Raiders denied the Light- ning the chance to compete for gold with a 2-1 win. In the gold-medal game, the Bramp- ton Thunder scored a 2-1 overtime vic- tory over Ottawa. In league play, the Durham Lightning not only clinched a playoff berth -- the first in its seven-year history in the league -- but have also clinched first place in the league’s Central Division with a sterling 20-6-5-2 mark. The Lightning played Tuesday night in Toronto against the Toronto Aeros, with the result unavailable at press time. The Lightning finish regular-season play against the Quebec Avalanche at the Ajax Community Centre Saturday night at 7:50 p.m. The Lightning receive a bye through the quarter-final of the NWHL playoffs, which are expected to get underway next week. Salming to appear at The Pickering Markets PICKERING — The first European superstar in the National Hockey League will attend a meet-and-greet and auto- graph session at The Pickering Markets on Sunday, March 26. To r onto Maple Leafs’ legend Borje Salming is at the Pickering flea market between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. that day. Salming, who joined the Leafs during the 1972-73 season, was a six-time NHL all- star. The hall of fame defenceman was the first European player to receive the honour. The Pickering Markets is at the cor- ner of Bayly Street and Squires Beach Road. [ Soccer ] Thunder rolls through indoor play AJAX — The Ajax United Thunder under-11 boys’ indoor soccer team downed the Whitby Iroquois ‘A’ team for the first time during recent indoor soccer action. Ajax, which had gone through some coaching and player changes prior to the game, put forth a solid team effort to shut down a strong Whitby squad 2-0 at the Durham Indoor Soccer Centre (DISC). Carson O’Sullivan and Krishna Vasan- thakumaran scored. Mac Craig recorded the shutout. The Ajacians defeated Oshawa by a 3-1 count in another league contest at the DISC. Josh Trentadue, Dan Frazeck and Cameron Whitehead scored. The coaching staff of Dave Murphy, Iain Peters and Raffaele Trentadue is look- ing for experienced players for the 2006 outdoor season. Interested players born in 1995 are invited to call Trentadue at 905- 831-2799. [ Baseball ] Pickering signups coming soon PICKERING — Signups for the Pickering Baseball Association get un- derway this month. The PBA will hold open registration at the Pickering Town Centre (just out- side of Peoples) on Saturday, March 11 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and at Don Beer Arena on Sunday, March 26, from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Those interested can also register online at www.pickeringbaseball.ca, or call, 905-839-1522. Tr ojans cruise past St. Mary But Pickering High coach not entirely pleased with team’s performance in LOSSA basketball semis By Al Rivett Sports Editor AJAX — The Pickering High Tro- jans will have to do more than win a playoff game by 31 points to satisfy head coach Ron Parfitt. The senior boys’ basketball team at the Ajax-based school did as expect- ed and sidelined Pickering’s St. Mary Catholic Secondary School Monarchs 65-34 in the Lake Ontario Second- ary School Athletics (LOSSA) ‘AAAA’ semifinal game at Pickering High on Monday afternoon. The Trojans led by 20 points at the half and extended their dominance in the third quarter to a 50-25 advantage. The Trojans played the Pine Ridge Secondary School Pumas (the Pumas beat the Dunbarton High Spartans 67-49 in the other semifinal Monday) in the LOSSA ‘AAAA’ championship game at St. Mary Tuesday night, with the result unavailable at press time. The Trojans (14-0 in LOSSA, 48-6 overall) were never seriously threat- ened in Monday’s semifinal contest against a younger and inexperienced St. Mary team that coughed by the ball numerous times under stifling defensive pressure, leading to a number of uncontested fast-break points. Despite the dominance of his Tro- jans, the team’s effort didn’t sit well with Parfitt, the longtime bench gen- eral who’s known for his pull-no- punches, calls-’em-as-he-sees-’em style of coaching. “We shot the ball decently, and the defence was good in the first quarter, but I don’t think we played all that great. If they had shot the ball well, it would have been a game.” Furthermore, Parfitt also ques- tioned his team’s hustle -- especially that of his front court -- in the last half of the game, especially the third quarter. “We came out with no intensity at all,” scoffed Parfitt. “We were up by 20 at the half, so we didn’t come out with anything... You can’t be happy w ith that. I thought our big guys didn’t do a great job. The intensity of our big guys, we needed to do a bet- ter job of that.” Parfitt added his team’s inconsis- tency from one quarter to the next in Monday’s playoff game is somewhat worrisome because, against stronger competition, a full 32 minutes of play is needed to be successful. Still, Parfitt gave kudos to start- ing guard and provincial team player Devoe Joseph, who led all scorers with 20 points, including four three- point field goals. “I thought Devoe shot the ball well,” he conceded. St. Mary coach Mike Gordensky noted his young Monarchs (8-4 in LOSSA) would need to play a perfect game and the Trojans would have to give a mediocre effort in order to pull off the upset. “We’ve lost to them three times by an average of 30 points, so they’re definitely the top team in the area. No doubt about it. I said before the start of the season that I couldn’t see any team (in LOSSA this year) come within 20 points of them.” Turnovers, says Gordensky, more than anything, killed any chances of his Monarchs staying close. In fact, turnovers early in the game allowed the Trojans to run on the fast break, piling up a decisive 22-5 advantage in the first quarter. Gordensky was, however, proud of the fact that his team played hard to the end. “Our kids didn’t give up, but they’re too deep, too experienced and too well-coached,” he says. Marcus Wong netted 13 points for the Trojans. Andre Tucker was the top scorer for St. Mary with eight. Ron Pietroniro /News Advertiser photo Pickering High School Trojans’ Marcus Wong, right, slashes past St. Mary Catholic Secondary School Monarchs’ Yohanan Balay during a Lake Ontario Secondary School Athletics (LOSSA) senior boys’ ‘AAAA’ basketball semifinal at the Ajax school Monday afternoon. Pickering won 65-34 to advance to the final. Golden ice dance pair look for new challenges Champs look to move into pre-novice division for next season By Al Rivett Sports Editor PICKERING — Newly crowned na- tional champions Jordan Hockley and partner Kelly Oliveira are enjoying their meteoric rise up the skating ranks. Since forming a partnership in ice dance one-and-a-half years ago, Hock- ley, 13, of the Pickering Skating Club, and Oliveira, 12, of the Scarboro Skating Club, have surprised even themselves with their steady climb. Next season, the youngsters plan to move into the pre-novice dance category. The twosome will take a test in May in order to move into the new division, but with their results this year, it should be but a mere formality. Hockley and Oliveira showed they’re the best in the country, capturing the gold medal at the Junior National Skat- ing Championships in Moncton, N.B. last month. There, they outdanced 12 other pairs in the juvenile ice dance division. Hockley notes expectations were high for nationals, but winning gold was not something they thought they could do. “My partner and I were pretty confi- dent through the whole thing. We didn’t think we would do that good, but we did so it’s great,” says the Grade 8 student at Whitby’s Dr. Robert Thornton school. After placing second in the compul- sory dance portion of the competition, they went out and skated a perfect free dance to win the gold. Hockley says he was almost caught unaware of the first-place marks after the free skate. But, he quickly recov- ered. “I was blowing my nose at the time,” says Hockley. But, it didn’t take long to figure out they had won. “It made me jump a bit. I was pretty excited. Everyone was crying,” he re- calls. The nationals was the last big event of the season for Hockley and Oliveira. To earn a trip to the Canadian junior showcase, they first competed at the Central Ontario Sectional event in Rich- mond Hill last November. There, they competed against seven other pairs in juvenile dance and won the right to rep- resent Ontario at nationals. Hockley says everything fell into place when he joined forces with Oliveira. “We have to work with each other, so we have to have the same personality traits and the same skating level. We get along well,” he says. Hockley and Oliveira train at the Scar- boro club under Jon and Carol Lane, Jur is Razjulagevs and Donna Iijima in the Ice Dance Elite program. Lisa Gilroy/ Perfect Impressions Video photo Kelly Oliveira and Jordan Hockley enjoy the taste of victory after capturing the juvenile dance title at the junior nationals in Moncton, N.B. recently. The pair will move up into the pre-novice category for next season. 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THE MUNICIPALITY OF PORT HOPE Invites Applications for the position of DIRECTOR OF PLANNING SERVICES The Director of Planning Services, reporting directly to the Clerk/Deputy CAO, is responsible for the management and implementation of land use planning and the building department functions and services for the Municipality, in conformity with the Ontario Planning Act, the Official Plan, and the Building Code. The position of Director of Planning Services requires a degree in land use planning, urban geography or equivalent and significant senior level municipal experience. Membership in the Ontario Provincial Planning Institute would be an asset. Strong leadership skills combined with integrity, system thinking, a problem solving approach and excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills are essential. Excellent management skills including computer proficiency, budgeting, and financial management are necessary. 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FREE Telephone Service FREEDOM PHONE LINES Regardless of Credit No Deposit Required LOWEST PRICE Call now & receive 1 month FREE 1-866-884-7464 GENERAL BEARING Services Inside Sales Position / Counter Sales experience or mechanical ability an asset. Fax resume to 905-668-6310, Whitby. HAIRSTYLIST Full time with experience JOSEPH'S HAIRSTYLING Oshawa Centre Apply in person or call Joe (905) 723-9251 HAVE FUN, MAKE MONEY! 15 openings for full time work. Must have fun attitude, work well in team environment, we are a company that markets products and services for companies. Advancement opportunities available, car an asset. $450 weekly to start. Call Amy (905)837-9172. No telemarketing HEATHER GLEN GOLF COURSE now accepting re- sumes for summer employment for the following positions - Short Order Cook, Cart Washers, Greens Maintenance. Fax 905-655-9486 or email: scott@heatherglen.ca HIRING EXPERT SPECIALTY cleaner for long term employ- ment. Experts in: carpet, floods, hard floor maintenance, and gen- eral cleaning. Experience in Duct cleaning, minor repairs or truck mount an asset. MUST HAVE care and good license. Base salary, percentage + bonus + benefits. Certification recognized. Flexible schedule req'd. Will train. Call (905)686-9272 or Fax (905)686-0312 IMPULSE FITNESS is hiring front desk staff, part-time cleaners, and yoga & pilates instructors. Apply in person with resume to: 2200 Brock Rd. N, Pickering. INSTRUCTOR'S POSITION AVAILABLE @ Career School of Hair & Nails Please E-mail @ career@careerschool.ca or fax at 905 576 3558 LIGHT INDUSTRIAL - Apply in person to 1614 Dundas St. E., Suite 203. Whitby (Dundas / Thickson) on Monday to Thurs- day from 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m LOOKING FOR CLEANERS with valid drivers licence for work in GTA to start immediately. Fax re- sume after 6pm to 905-240-0971 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 ORDER TAKERS NEEDED $25/hr. avg. Full Time We Train Yo u!! 905.435.0518 PA RT TIME leading to FULL-TIME Industrial / Commercial CLEANERS Experience a must! Days/evenings/wknds $9-10/hour Drivers license essential Bondable. References. Po lice check. 905-420-3112 PRODUCTION WORKER.Plas- tic packaging manufacturer in East Scarborough requires a per- son with lift truck and rotating shift experience. Good wages and benefits for someone who has a good mechanical aptitude, skills and desire to progress to more responsible positions. Please send resume to: File# A101, The News Advertiser, 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax ON L1S 2H5 SEEKING NEW MOMS Part-time career opportunity. High-income potential. Excellent training. Set your own hours. For more information call John Frizzle at (905)509-4518 SHINGLERS & LABOURERS re- quired for busy roofing company. Must be reliable. Vehicle an as- set. Call (905)427-8613 SUPERINTENDENT REQUIRED Oshawa Residential Complex. Must have professional exp. in maintenance & suite renovations. Excellent salary, benefits & apt incl. Fax resume to: 416-485-7859 TELEMARKETERS required for a Pickering based company. Part- time position. 3 evenings a week. Call (905)427-8613 UNEMPLOYED? Significant Barriers to Employment? Let us help! 905-433-9539 1-866-375-9539 northernlightsosh.com WAIT STAFF and experienced DJ's required immediately for busy entertainment club. Call Tra- cey (905) 420-2595 WE NEED HELP! 15 people needed immediately to fill open- ings from office to warehouse. $450 weekly, will train. Openings will be filled this week. Call Julie (905)837-9200 WINDOW WASHER NEEDED: We are looking for an experienced window washer to join our team. Wages based on experience. Must have clean and valid driver license. Call Algonquin Property Services at (905) 428-1844, Fax resume (905) 428-8496 or email: employment@algonquin1.com ESTHETICIANS!We have re- cently lost our wonderful estheti- cian to motherhood. If you have an existing client base and would like to add to it, we have a beauti- ful place for you for a fantastic opportunity. Please call Lynn at Expressions in Cobourg 905-377- 0141 HAIRSTYLIST with CLIENTELE better place/better boss. Estab- lished, progressive salon in Pick- ering is looking to build a custom- er-orientated team. Pease call 905-706-1951 JANE'S DAY SPA AND SALON requires an Esthetician with clien- tele. Apply in person with resume or call (905) 579-8777 SALON RECEPTIONIST re- quired for 2006 Canadian Salon Team of the Year. Professional voice and retail exp an asset. Ap- prox 25 hours/week. Apply in per- son: Valentino's, 210 Brock St. Whitby AIR CONDITIONING INSTALL- ER required, also experienced electric water heater installer. Please fax resume in confidence to 905-725-0886. 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 INDUSTRIAL roofing company needs installers for cladding, flashing, steel roofing,. Experi- ence preferred, will train hard working candidate with own transportation. 905-666-8594 or fax 905-666-0145. 9am-5pm. LICENSED AUTOMOTIVE me- chanic required for busy shop in Durham. Ontario Drive clean in- spection and diagnostic experi- ence an asset. No weekends. Please fax to (905) 430-3694 or email: steautoh@rogers.com LICENSED DIESEL MECHANIC or well trained apprentice experi- enced in hydraulics an asset for local construction company. fax resume to: 905-655-7178 MOBILE TRAILER MECHANIC required. Licensed for trailer. Welding experience a must. Valid drivers license. Generous wages and benefits. Call Bryce 416-297- 1712 or 905-728-2346 PA INTERS WANTED Minimum 2 years experience For a local painting company 647-388-3542 905-903-3542 PRESS OPERATOR required. Experienced - 5 colour Komori Lithrone. F/T or P/T. Fax resume to 905-831-6722 REQUIRED SEWER CREW FOREMAN for established Sewer and Watermain Company. Must have 3-5 years experience in un- der ground sewer and watermain installation. Experience in road reconstruction an asset. Able to read drawings, must have experi- ence in private and Municipal pro- jects. Must have positive attitude and proven leadership skills. Must have a valid drivers license. Salary based on level of experi- ence. Please fax resume to 905- 372-5036. REQUIRED SEWER PIPE LAYER AND LEAD HAND, for established Sewer and Water- main Company. Experienced in all area of underground sewer and watermain installation. Must have a valid drivers license. Ex- perience in cement work an as- set. Wages based on level of ex- perience. Please fax resume to 905-372-5036. ROOFING AND INSULATION company needs driver for work truck. Must have own transporta- tion to our shop. Clean driving record, and roofing experience a bonus. Cube van experience nec- essary. Full time year round work. Excellent pay and benefits. (416)717-5828 BUSY COURTICE Graphic De- sign Agency immediately seeking motivated Junior Web Assistant. Must possess HTML, FTP and Flash understanding. Interested persons should contact chris@citrusmedia.com. Only those qualified will be contacted. WEB MASTER/GRAPHIC De- signer position available at sales and marketing company in Pick- ering. Responsibilities will in- clude: maintenance and design elements for our company web- site. Knowledge in PHP, SQL, HTML, Programming and secon- dary software knowledge in Flash, ASP, Java Script. Please submit resume with salary expec- tations to: jdavis@somcan.com BUSY REAL ESTATE office needs well organized Office Man- ager with an outstanding tele- phone manner and good comput- er skills. This is a busy multi-task- ing position and you must like working independently. Real Es- tate office experience a must. Hours are Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. Salary to commensurate with experience. For more infor- mation Call: 1-800-417-7284 ID#2006 listen to a recorded message. LEGAL ASSISTANT / LAW CLERK, PART-TIME. Capable of working independently with em- phasis on real estate, some cor- porate and estate. Convey- ancer and Fast Company ex- perience an asset. Salary com- mensurate with experience. Fax resume to: 905-430-9100 or e-mail: lyoung@on.aibn.com RECEPTIONIST/BOOKKEEPER required full time for Whitby com- pany. Quickbooks an asset. Please fax 905-655-7178. No phone calls please. RECEPTIONIST/ORDER ENTRY Clerk required for Ajax based company. Full-time position. Good communication and com- puter skills required. Fax resume to: 905-619-5288 HERBAL MAGIC,Scarborough locations, looking for energetic, enthusiastic motivated individuals with sales experience. Start im- mediately. Email resume to: kimandmichelle@hotmail.com SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY. To Place an Ad in Ajax or Pickering Call 905-683-0707 or Tor. line 1-416-798-7259 Email: classifi eds@durhamregion.com Classifi eds On-Line Web Site: www.durhamregion.com ClassifiedsClassifiedsNews AdvertiserNews Advertiser 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9:00-5 Closed Saturday A/P PAGE 10 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, March 1, 2006 www.durhamregion.com As a result of growth, we require the following additions to our operation, to meet our current needs and continue our commit- ment to quality and customer service: ECS Engineering & Construction Limited requires the following: Construction Site Supervisor/Foreperson -reporting to our Project Manager, the successful candidate will have at least five years experience in construction supervision, with a hands-on knowledge of concrete, carpentry and finishing trades. The ability to coordinate and direct multiple trade disciplines to com- plete work on schedule. Experience in retail gas-bar construction is an asset. Heavy Equipment Operators -needed to operate excavators, rubber tire backhoes and dozers, experienced in sewer work and gas station tankage installation is an asset. Material Warehousing & Driver -reporting to the Warehouse Shop Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for the daily receiving and shipping of construction materials and equipment into and out of our general warehouse; product verifi- cation for quality, receipt paperwork and safe material handling and storage. Must have a good driving record, as the position will also involve some delivery of material to various job sites. An AZ license is required, and experience in forklift operation is essential. Experienced Construction Labourers - with carpentry and concrete experience to work on commercial construction sites. Gas station experience an asset. Qualified candidates should forward their resume to: Attn: Human Resources ECS Engineering & Construction Limited 51 Ritin Lane, Unit 1 Concord, Ontario L4K 4E1 Fax: 905-761-7082 email: tatiana@ecsengineering.com JOB FAIR Wednesday, March 8 1725 Kingston Rd, Pickering (Mandarin Plaza) 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. SEEKING *FULL TIME POSITIONS *ALL SHIFTS •Paid training •Flexible hours •Room for advancement •Health benefits Apply in person fax (905) 427-6354 Positive thinkers with people skills needed for one of the fastest growing companies in Canada! Truestar for Women If you have a background in the health & wellness industry and or sales experience please send your resume to centerjobs@truestarhealth.com. LOOKING FOR WORK? START HERE! ●training ● resumes ●job market ●self-employment provides the knowledge, skills and directions you need to be successful in your job search. 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Main Duties:Bank Reconciliation, General Ledger Account Reconciliation, General Journal Entries, Payroll Entry, Inter-company Reconciliation, Overseeing Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, Managing the office administration The ideal incumbent should have a min 5 yr. Senior Bookkeeper experience including written and oral communication skills, organizational skills as well as good knowledge of Excel, Accpac and Quickbooks Accounting. A post secondary school education is expected but a person with CGA levels preferred. Send resume to Email:office1150@bellnet.ca or by fax 905 668-9699 MAKE A HEALTHY CAREER CHOICE ! NURSING & HEALTH CARE JOB EXPO Wednesday May 17, 2006 Holiday Inn - 1011 Bloor St. E., Oshawa TO BOOK A BOOTH OR FOR MORE DETAILS CALL CLASSIFIED'S 905-576-9335 or 905-683-0707 Fax - 905-579-4218 PRESENTED BY WE REALLY CARE WHERE YOU LIVE. Realstar offers a full breadth of apartments, penthouses and town houses, plus application approval within 24 hours. 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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 WASHER & DRYER IN SUITE! 3 Bedroom Suites with individually controlled heat in condo quality building. Across from Pickering Town Centre. (905) 831-1250 www.capreit.net 123 CANDLEBROOK DRIVE, WHITBY • Absolutely STUNNING three bedroom home located on quiet non-feeder street • IMMACULATE throughout-just place your furniture and enjoy • Desirable OPEN CONCEPT plan makes this DESIGNER décor feel much brighter and airier than the ample living space provides • SPACIOUS double-door foyer with entrance to garage for privacy and safety • SPECTACULAR ceramic & hardwood flooring throughout MAIN FLOOR with carpeted FA MILY ROOM • Ensuite bath boasts SEPARATE shower stall and SOAKER tub • Large UNSPOILED basement is perfectly laid out for HUGE family or games room • COVERED front porch with designer pillars for warm summer nights OFFERED at only $269,900 416-890-3020 for more info SALES ASSOCIATES NEEDED! Empire Today, North America's leading shop-at-home retailer, today featuring carpeting & floor- ing, with more to come, is cur- rently hiring! CONFIRMED AP- POINTMENTS provided!! in- home sales experience a plus but not necessary. Call Gregg Jackson at (888)588-2315 x3940. Fax Resume in confidence to (866)381-6810. www.empire-to- day.ca EOE M/F/D/V 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 SALES,advanced commissions, P/T, F/T, okay with talking to small groups. A NYSE Company. Diana 866-306-5858. FITNESS DEPOT requires sales associate. Fitness background a plus. Fax resume to our Pickering location: 905-839-8481 attn.Todd CDA or PDA full-time position, Oshawa practice, no evenings or weekends. Minimum 2 years experience. Fax resume to: 905- 434-8520, attn. Mary. DENTAL ASSISTANT needed for 1 yr maternity leave, starting end of March, includes evenings & Saturdays, approx 20 hours/week. Please fax resume to: 905-427-9280. DENTAL Hygienist required Monday-Thursday, for 1 year ma- ternity leave position, commenc- ing April, 10, 2006 Please call Dr. Debra Shoniker at 905-668-4001. FIRST IMPRESSIONS Person with experience wanted for excel- lent dental office in Scarborough. Great attitude and strong custom- er relations skills a must. Call 416-222-9019 FULL TIME DENTAL recep- tion/assistant required for friendly Whitby dental office. Abeldent ex- perience necessary. Required im- mediately. Please fax resume 905-666-9057 HERE WE GROW AGAIN!Very busy walk-in/ family practice clinic requires a Nurse, Receptionist and File Clerk due to expansion. Experience a must. Fax resume to 905-430-6416. MEDICAL SECRETARY for Markham office. Fax cv to 905-472-2004 between 9am-5pm. PHYSIOTHERAPIST POSITION available in Whitby. Full time for physiotherapist owed clinic. Case load primarily orthopedic and sports injuries with affiliation to local minor sports teams. Potential for equity/ownership. Extremely competitive compensa- tion arrangements. Email resume to physioonbyron@rogers.com FULL OR PART-TIME kitchen and serving staff. Apply in per- son: 736 Kingston Rd. SWIMMING INSTRUCTORS NEEDED.Must be Red Cross/Royal life certified. Must be available to work daytime, even- ings or weekends. Please call (416 ) 358-2510. HANDYMAN FOR HIRE - I have 20 plus years experience in roof- ing, small renovations, electrical, plumbing, landscaping, painting, decks and siding. Call 905-260- 2785 OWNER OPERATOR - 5 TON with tail gate looking for work. Call (905) 767-3698 COBOURG - exceptional home on 4.5 acres, ravine on property, 4 bedroom home, large wrap around porch, air conditioning, ground source heat pump, above ground pool, too many features to list! A must see! To book an ap- pointment please call 905-342- 3943, 8379 Smylie Road, Co- bourg $414,000. *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* 12 JALLAN DR. Ajax *$389,900.00 Brick/Vinyl back spilt, att. dbl garage w/new door and opener, 4 bdrms, E/I kit, ce- ramic tile, m/f family room, new windows & doors, finished bsmt, C/A, new deck, fenced backyard, no rear neighbours. (905)427- 9167. 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 A WHITBY NORTH Williamsburg beauty! 1 year old, all brick, dou- ble garage, 2 storey, over 2,500sq.ft. Thousands in up- grades. $354,900. 3225 Country Lane. Open House: Saturday & Sunday, March 4 & 5, 1pm-4pm. Call 905-430-3894. DISTRESS SALE Bank Foreclosures & Estate Sales Free computerized list with pictures of Foreclosure properties from $170,000. No Investors please Free 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* HOME EVALUATION Find out what your home is worth On-Line Visit: www. DurhamOnLine Home Evaluation.com Remax Ability Real Estate Limited ** (905) 434-7777Matt Cooper* LOOKING for your first home, investment property or student rental? Call today for a quick buy 866-855-4307 leave message. 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* NICE 3-BEDROOM,2 bath- rooms, 2-storey desirable area in Oshawa Ceramic tile in hall and kitchen, walkout from livingroom to fenced backyard, partially fin- ished basement, $213,900. 705- 722-2145. No agents ONLY $199,900.Live close to the lake in this beautiful semi-de- tached 3+1 bedroom home with finished basement, ceramic tiles, fenced backyard. Go Train and 401. Only 5 minutes away. Tele- phone (905) 432-0905 OSHAWA,Simcoe/Mill. 4 bed- room 2-storey house. 2 living- rooms, 4 washrooms, partially fin- ished basement. 2-car detached heated garage. low taxes, easy access to 401. $205,000. (905)728-0591 STUNNING 2,900 SQ. F.T ex- ecutive in sought after Courtice location. Beautiful home with 2 bedroom basement apartment with separate entrance, $350,000. Call (905 )436-9155. LINDSAY.Commute distance to Toronto/Oshawa/Peterborough. New townhouse bungalow, end unit. 2 bedroom/2 bath, garage, main floor laundry, master en- suite. Hardwood/tile floors. Air cond., high eff. furn/hot water tank. Fully decorated. 4 applianc- es. Basement unspoiled. High, dry, rough-in re bath. Excellent area. Tarion warranty. Asking $239,900. Agents welcome and protected. 1-800-706-4409/905- 852-4736. LOT AVAILABLE, 60x140 ft. with tenanted house in desirable Whitby location. R4 ZONING permits tri-plex or four-plex. Close to transportation. Carol Hoover Century 21 Infinity 905 686-6437 SUBLEASE 2,000 - 3,000 SQ. foot showroom and warehouse. All amenities and services. Rea- sonable rates. Kendalwood Pla- za, Whitby (905) 433-9218 EXECUTIVE OFFICE SPACE, available March 1st. Downtown Pickering, professional office building, 1 or 2 offices, 1 furnished. Serious inquiries only. Contact Steve (905)420-2900 ext 223 A JOB AT HOME.$493.97 weekly. Mail work or computer work. Go to: www.MyHomePCJob.com Code 16 or write for Free details at 3-11 BELLEROSE DR. Suite #122-16 ST. ALBERT, AB T8N 5C9 CANADIAN COMPANY offering self employment opportunity in the Oshawa area. Low in- vest/high return. Turn key opera- tion. Full training and support. 1- 866-462-4627. 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 METAL WORKING BUSINESS FOR SALE - Custom metal fabri- cation and welding business for sale, including 12' shear, 400 ton press brake, 5 welding machines and ancillary equipment. Annual sales $400k. On busy highway frontage north of Toronto. For ad- ditional details contact: Clarke Henning LLP, tel 416-364-4421, fax 416-367-8032 ch@clarkehenning.com STORE FIXTURES Enough to fixture 3500-sq.ft. store. Gondo- las, shelves, hooks, cash regis- ters, etc. Ideal for dollar, gift, bargain or clothing store. Reg. Price $30,000, asking $10,000 (take all price). 53' storage trailer included. 905-571-7713 (Jim) or jimsarracini1@sympatico.ca TAKE ALL ONLY 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. SYNTHETIC PUTTING GREEN installations (Mirage). Year round. Lucrative, rights to Ontario (GTA is a gold mine) very little competi- tion. Retiring. (905)576-7422 www.kcputtinggreens.com wcaruk@rogers.com $$$100 % FINANCING OAC 5 yr. at 5.20% or Variable at 4.50 % OAC, Cash take-outs, Re- finances, Self-employed, Com- mercial, even poor credit. Call Kevin, Mon. to Sat. at: 1-800- 328-7887 ext. 366. $$$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$$Consolidte Debts Mortgages to 100%. No income, bad credit OK! ONTARIOWIDE FINANCIAL CORP 1-888-307- 7799. From 4.69% for 5 years. lst. & 2nd Mortgages to 100% (OAC) Best Available Rates Private Mortgage Funds Arrears P.O.S Refinancing Debt Consolidation a Specialty For FAST PROFESSIONAL SERVICE Call 905-666-4986 GOOD OR BAD CREDIT, refinance mortgages and invest- ment properties. Loans & Line of Credit. Please call (416)436-1589 NEED A LOAN? Problem Cred- it? Secured unsecured, cars, trucks, refinancing, pay day, credit cards. Nelson Financial Group. Call Jacqui 1-866-340- 5559 ext. 264 (1) Renovated Simcoe/Mill 2- bedroom, balcony, parking, laun- dry $795, Also Renovated 2-bed. $825. Simcoe/Bloor Oshawa. 3- bdrm, near Oshawa Centre, hard- wood floors. $995+ hydro. 905- 429-2036 or 905-922-6709; Laundry, parking. Whitby, 2- bedroom $850/incl. Harwood floors, 905-430-7868. (1) BRAND NEW 3 bedroom, main floor of house, Pickering. New carpets, paint, ceramic, win- dows. Includes laundry, 3 car parking, private deck/yard. Fami- ly neighbourhood. Near schools, GO, 401. $1395/incl. (416)459- 2350 1 & 2 BEDROOM APTS, Oshawa, Simcoe/Gibb. Starting from $450/mo - $600/mo + utilities. First & last., references, Available immediately/April 1st. Call Stephen 905-259-5796. 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-BDRM+above ground base- ment apts avail. Very clean, parking, separate entrance. $750/mo inclusive. Avail. imme- diately. No pets. Oshawa. (905)999-9115 1-BEDROOM BASEMENT apt., Oshawa. 4 appliances, separate entrance, parking, very quiet nice neighbourhood $700/month inclu- sive. ALSO Room for rent $400/month inclusive. Both available immediately. (416)895- 4203 1-BEDROOM basement, fresh & bright, FAG heat, central air, fridge/stove, washer/dryer, park- ing. $700/month + hydro. Oshawa, south of Bloor. Available immediately (905)442-6756 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-BDRM,Northend Oshawa. Close to shopping, public trans- portation, medical centre. $900/mo inclusive. Includes cable. Call Jennifer Foley, Sales Representative, Re/Max Spirit Inc. www.realtorforyou.ca (905)728-1600 2-BEDROOM $865 monthly ($210 weekly) and furnished bachelor $580/monthly ($145 weekly) Clean, quiet, parking, ap- pliances, utilities included. Available March lst. or later (Sim- coe/Mill) Call (905)576-6769. 2-BEDROOM APT.,Oshawa, 385 Mary St. N., basement of 3-plex, $680 plus hydro. Available April 1st. Call (705)437-2924 3-BEDROOM,hardwood floors, main floor of house, near O.C. Adult/Seniors lifestyle building. Discount for seniors. 1-car park- ing, laundry. Avail immediately. Call after 5pm 905-924-4413 ADELAIDE/MARY.2 bdrm apartment, walking distance to downtown & Oshawa hospital. $850/mo inclusive. Avail. immedi- ately. Call 905-983-5386 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 NORTH - Spacious 1 bedroom basement apartment. Parking, cable, appliances, sep- arate entrance. No pets/smoking. $775/mo. inclusive. First/last. Available on or after March 15. Excellent location. Close to all amenities. Call 905-428-7174. AJAX Main fl. bung., 2 bed. bsmt, 1 bed. 1 Bachelor & 1 room. Parking, laundry, close to all amenities. 905-686-8905 905-428-8946 AJAX 3 bedroom main floor semi, 4-appliances, parking, near schools/shopping. Avail. April 1. References, first/last, $1150-incl. (905)686-3201 AJAX BAYLY/SALEM clean 2- bedroom legal basement apt, sep entrance, laundry, parking, no smoking/pets, $750/inclusive. March/April 1 (905)686-8104, 416-834-9759, 416-858-4094. AJAX Salem/Bayly.Large 1- bedroom basement apt. 4pc bath, shared laundry. $750 includes utilities, parking, A/C. Non-smok- ing. Suit professional. 905-787- 8665, 416-721-4425. AJAX, NEW bright, large 1-bed- room basement apt., office, walk- in closet, ceramics, indoor park- ing, newly furnished, suit single person, non - smoker. Church /Kingston Rd. $750/month inclu- sive. April 1st. 905-427-4222. AJAX, HWY 2/Church St., 1-bed- room, separate entrance, base- ment walkout, no smoking/pets. Appliances, utilities included. First/last, $700. Call after 6pm (905)428-7133 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. LARGE 3 BEDROOM apartment for rent $1000 Available immedi- ately. 905-426-8888. AJAX, SALEM/401,3-bedroom main floor, spacious, corner lot, 4 appliances, 2 parking, hardwood floors, walkout deck, $1500 inclu- sive. Call (905)426-7341 (416)802-8703. AJAX, Westney/Ritchie,2-bdrm bsmt apt. Suitable for small fami- ly. Near GO station & schools. $900/mo inclusive. No smok- ing/pets. Avail. March 1st. Call (905)427-3163 AJAX- OXFORD TOWERS.Spa- cious apartments, quiet bldg, near shopping, GO. Pool. 3-bed- room $1089, March 1st. Call 905- 683-8421. ALSO 2-bedroom, April 1st, 905-683-8571. 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. www.viewit.ca/20441 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), Im- mediate. 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. BOWMANVILLE NEW BASE- MENT apartment in new home. Ve ry cozy! Large windows, park- ing, washer/dryer. Rent includes everything. Close to all amenities. $685. Interested? Available April 1 or May 1. Please call: 905-809-3365 or alexanderthefirst1@lycos.com BOWMANVILLE Spacious 1- bedroom apartment. Quiet loca- tion. Free parking, no smoking environment, no pets. Adult life- style building. $765 utilities in- cluded. 905-697-3491. BOWMANVILLE,one bedroom apt. available April 1st. Close to 401, satelite TV, laundry, parking, newly painted, $695+ 1/2 util..No smoking/pets. First/last. 905-720- 2435 BRAND NEW 2 bedroom base- ment apartment, in South Ajax, walking distance to lake, laundry, parking, separate entrance, cable. $885 plus 25% hydro. $1050/furnished. (905)686-9406. BROOKLIN - 2 bed. apt. in adult- lifestyle building, 2nd floor, 4 ap- pliances, available April 1st. $825/mo. + hydro. No dogs. 905- 424-9743. 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. DELANEY/WESTNEY large 2 bedroom furnished basement. Spacious, separate entrance, parking, laundry included. $800 plus utilities. Non smoker/no pets preferred. Avail. Apr.1. (905)686- 6350 FRESHLY PAINTED 2-bedroom basement apt., available April 1st. $825 monthly all inclusive, 1 car parking. No smoking. Call Corey (905)242-5573 GRANDVIEW AND OLIVE, bright above ground one bed. base- ment, $695/inclusive. Laundry, parking, 1st and last/references required, available March 1st. (905)743-0859 LARGE BEAUTIFUL, 2 bedroom apt., in small complex in old Whit- by.Close to all amenities. $795 & hydro, avail. April. 1, call 416- 725-7037 or 647-284-0773 ONE BEDROOM, and bachelor apts. N.E. Oshawa, Available March lst. Clean, quiet, newly renovated no pets. $550 and $620. all inclusive. (905) 571- 7840. OSHAWA Park/Adelaide (230 Nipigon St) 2 & 3 Bedrooms Well maintained building. Near all amenities. From only $835/month + hydro. (905)723-0977 OSHAWA - Clean, new building, 2-bedrooms, $840/mo. available March & April 1st. Appliances, parking & utilities included. 905- 438-9715. OSHAWA - Park/Adelaide, Large 3-bedroom apt., 2-baths, sep. diningroom, 8-rooms total! Coin- laundry, lots of parking, bus-stop at door, $1250/inclusive/first/last. 905-426-5844. OSHAWA - Park/Adelaide. Junior 1 bedroom basement, coin laun- dry, parking, bus-stop at door $650/inclusive, 1st/last, suits one person. 905-426-5844. OSHAWA 1-BEDROOM apt., top floor of triplex. Near all amenities, $725/month, parking & utilities included. Available April 1st. Call (905)721-2821. 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 HOSPITAL area, north of Adelaide, large upper 2-bed- room, 2 baths, laundry, parking, $850/mo inclusive. First/last. Call 905-579-2350 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-BEDROOM upper half of duplex. 1-parking, $690/mo + utilities, first/last re- quired. Available March 1st. No pets. Call 905-430-0249. OSHAWA,398 Pine St. Tw o- 2-bedroom, balcony, park- ing, laundry, near OC. $900/in- clusive. Available April 1st First/last. No dogs. (905)723- 4381 or (905)404-9792. viewit.ca OSHAWA,Bloor & Harmony- 2 bedroom apt. Quiet area, close to all amenities. Clean building. $725 & hydro. 289-314-6825 or 905-743-9514 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,downtown area. One bedroom, $675/mo all inclu- sive. Two bedroom $735 plus hy- dro. Available immediately. First/last. Call (905)725-8710 PICKERING - above ground walkout one bedroom apt. 4 ap- pliances, sep. entrance, laundry fac., 1-parking, April 1st. $650+. No smoking/pets. (905)683-9629 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 $955-all utilities included. appliances, no dogs, first/last/ref. Avail. immediately. (905)434- 1386 or 905-431-0190 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. PICKERING - Brand new, profes- sionally finished 2 bedroom base- ment apartment. Rouge Valley area. Bright, Separate entrance, A/C, laundry, cable +, large mod- ern kitchen/bath, 1 car parking. No Pets/Smoking. $875/month in- clusive. Available immediately. Call 416-818-5700 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,Rosebank/Shep- pard. Bright 2-bdrm basement, private entrance, parking, private washer/dryer, storage, fireplace. Available immediately. $950/mo inclusive. No pets/smokers. Call Gita at 905-940-9200 ext 334, or 647-208-4482. References 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,Go Station. 3-bdrm main floor, 5 appliances. Walkout to deck and fenced-in yard from master bdrm. Laundry, parking. $1190/mo +. (416)831-5309 PICKERING,Liverpool/Hwy. 2, bachelor basement in townhouse. Share entrance. Parking, laundry. No smoking/pets, male preferred. Available Mar.1st. $550/inclusive. 905-420-2654. PICKERING, WHITES/401 3- Bdrm, Main Floor of Home, Sep Ent, Eat -in Kit, Laund, Parking, No Smoking, Avail Immed, $1250+ Utilities. 2-Bdrm, Base- ment Apt, also avail, $850 inclu- sive Call Danny (416)574-9522 or Aldo (416)565-3727 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 PERRY, Quiet, well kept large deluxe, 2&3 bedroom apartments in low-rise, walk to Lake Scugog. Parking and laun- dry. No pets. Call 905-985- 3406, 905-430-7816. QUIET BRIGHT 2-bdrm bsmt apt. Parking, laundry. No smoking. Simcoe/Taunton, Oshawa. Avail. April 1st. $850/mo inclusive. First/last, references. (905)619- 1385 SIMCOE NORTH on Russet Ave. 2-bedroom, newly decorated, well-maintained quiet 12-plex small building. Cable, heating & water, parking, included. No dogs. 905-576-2982. SPACIOUS BRIGHT 2-bedroom walkout basement apt for rent. Available immediately. Utilities and cable included. No smoking, no pets. $900/month First/last. Garrard/Rossland. Call 905-725- 5138, 416-431-9952 SPACIOUS, BRIGHT 2-BDRM bsmt apt, includes everything but telephone. Westshore/Bayly. $1100/mo cable/utilities included. Separate entrance, laundry, patio, parking, close to bus stop. 416-505-7389 TRIDEL/LIBERTY @Discovery Place, Upgraded Suites available, bachelor, 1-bedroom, or 1-bed- room and den. Gated community beside library, PTC and Go bus Pls call Penny Lozowskij, Sales Rep, Re/Max First Realty Ltd. 905-831-3300. UXBRIDGE NEW!To wn- house/Apartments, air condi- tioned, 4 appliances, patio/gar- den, 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 - HUGE 2 bdrm base- ment apartment in desirable area. Close to everything - shopping, parks, GO, school, 401. Large liv- ing space, lots of light, eat-in kitchen, aesthetic fireplace, shared laundry. Utilities and digi- tal cable included - $920. First / last required. No smoking/pets. Avail immediately! Please call Christine at 905-431-3375. WHITBY CLEAN one bedroom apt. on 3rd floor of historical dowtown building. Suit single working person, no smoking/pets. Avail.March 1st. $675+hydro. Call (905)668-3011 WHITBY large new 1 bedroom, separate entrance, ensuite, dish- washer, ceramic tiles $950 in- cluding utilities. First/last, no pets/smoking 905-576-1779 WHITBY,3-bedroom main floor, $1350/month, includes utilities and cable. Basement apt., large 2-bedroom, $900/mo, all new, includes utilities and cable. No pets/smoking, references required. (905)683-6863 WILLIAM PEAK CO-OP in Pick- ering has 1 and 2 bedroom sen- iors' apartments at $801 & $908, including utilities and cable; 3 bedroom townhouse at $1, 057 plus utilities. Call 905-837-2920. www.ucpm.ca. 3 Bedroom townhouse condo on cresc. north Oshawa. Garage, 3-appliances, a/c, $1250/mo. + utilities. First/last/references. No pets/smoking. Close to amenities/schools.. Avail. April 1st. 905-243-7316 or 905-431- 4306. PICKERING PARKWAY 3 bed- rooms, 1-1/2 baths, one-parking, avail. March 25. $1295/mo+hy- dro. Immaculate condition. View at www.tinyurl.com/22N4J 416- 893-2545 -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, kencollis@sympatico.ca 3 PLUS 1-BEDROOM,King/Wil- son area, first/last required, no pets, $1150/mo plus utilities, first/last, $200 water deposit re- quired. Available May 1st. (905)430-0249 4-BEDROOM detached house, new gas furnace, fridge/stove, washer/dryer. Fenced back yard, separate garage. Central Oshawa. available immediately. $1,150/month+ utilities, first/last, references/credit check. (905)985-6575, leave message. 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 ACT FAST! BEAUTIFUL & Mod- ern Semi detached 3 bedroom house for rent, walking distance to Altona forest, Schools & Parks,Move in date April lst 2006. all appliances included. The house is located in Pickering on quite street, backing on to a ravine. Please call Robert at 905- 837-5422 for more information. AJAX - Bayly/Salem 3 bdrm bungalow (main). Parking, hard- wood, central air, fenced back- yard. Shared laundry. $1100 +ne- gotiable. No smoking. Avail. Apr.1 905-787-8665 or 416-721-4425 AJAX - Spacious 5-bedroom ex- ecutive home, very quiet neigh- bourhood. Westney South, near lake. Backing onto greenbelt. Double garage, available now. $1700+. Call Zally/Najir 416-315- 6113 or 905-827-6027. AJAX SOUTH,3 bedroom, with finished basement, $1400 plus utilities, includes 5 appliances, avail. immediately. No pets. Ref- erences required. (905)831-9090. AJAX, DETACHED 2 storey, 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 4 appli- ances, eat-in kitchen, living room, dining room, den, April/May pos- session, $1250+gas & electrical. Non-smokers. 905-686-0096. AJAX- Beautiful executive home, 2300 sq.ft., 3-bdrms, en- suite, family room, 2-1/2 baths, California Kitchen, cac, cvac, 5 appliances. $1590+% utilities. Walk to all amenities. (905)683- 7267 AJAX/PICKERING, 4 bedroom, detached, 4 bathroom, garage, living/dining room, finished rec room with walkout, family room & fireplace. Close amenities. $1475+utilities. Call Larry Stew- art: 1-800-701-0494. EASY HOME OWNERSHIP.Why Rent? Low Downpayment, no banks needed, easy! Fully reno- vated 3-bdrm home in Oshawa. Call now because ownership feels GOOD! 905-683-0063 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. 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 OSHAWA - GORGEOUS 3 bed- room, with finished loft, eat-in kitchen, dishwasher, fridge, stove, ceramic, hardwood, easy access to 401, across from park, Available immediately. $1200 in- clusive. (905) 430-4722 OSHAWA, 3 BEDROOMS Har- mony & Bloor. Newly decorated. Hardwood flooring. A/C, parking, rec room. $1350/month, utilities included. Available March 15th. No smoking/pets. 1st/last. 905- 720-1768. PICKERING Gorgeous exec. home, over 2800 sq. ft. ravine lot. 4 bed, 3 baths, fin. rec room, lots of upgrades. Dixie/Finch. Avail. immed. References. $1875/mo. 1-866-332-3304 Frank PICKERING,Bayly/Crosno, main floor 3-bdrms, air, 2-parking, shared laundry, adult lifestyle. Avail. March 1st. $1150/mo inclu- sive. No smoking/dogs. Call days (905)706-6569 or evenings (905)420-8308 QUIET OSHAWA,location, 3- bedroom ground floor bungalow, avail. April 1. Close to schools/shopping, bus. Large fenced backyard. Laundry fa- cilities/parking included. $975./mo + 2/3 hydro/water. (905)725-9803 TAUNTON/COUNTRY LANE - Whitby - 3 bedroom house for rent, 2 1/2 baths, attached gar- age, air, $l,450 plus utilities. Gar- den St./Hwy 2 Whitby - one large bedroom basement apartment, $750, 4 pce. bath, own entrance, carpet. (647)999-6886 WHITBY, 3-BEDROOM house main floor, parking, share laun- dry, close to all amenities. $1100/month plus 60% utilities, first/last, references. Available immediately. No smoking. Call (905)619-2552 AJAX ROSSLAND/WESTNEY, wheelchair accessible 3-bedroom townhouse $1,127/mo + utilities. Available immediately. ALSO 2 bedroom townhouse $1,018/month+utilities, available April 1st. 905-619-2287, 1-866- 323-9962 ext 27 HILLCREST HEIGHTS Commu- nity Living in Oshawa now has units Avail. immed., parking incl. Please call 905-576-9299. OSHAWA SOUTH 3 bedroom townhouse, close to schools, shopping. $975/month plus utilities. First/last. 905-579-9956 or Toll-free 1-866-922-6422. OWN A TOWNHOUSE $0 Down, OAC.Wade Kovacic, Sales Rep., MinCom New Vision 905-430- 6066 RENOVATED 3 bedroom Pick- ering townhouse, ideal location, walk to transit, Town Centre, im- mediate possession, $1300 month plus utilities. call 905-839- 3087 THREE BEDROOM townhouse, Oshawa location, 4 appliances, fridge, stove, washer, dryer, available April lst. $l,200 all inclu- sive. Please call Justin (905)723- 9329 WHITBY 3-bedroom townhouse, 2.5 baths. Brock St/Dundas. Laundry, parking. No smok- ing/pets. $1,400+utilities. First/last. References. Immediate- ly. 905-427-4881 3 BEDROOM TOWNHOUSE – Brock/Rossland, Whitby. Large rooms, 5 appliances & 2.5 bath. Close to Amenities. Ideal for fami- ly or friends $1400/mo + utilities. Available 1st April. First/Last, Call: (416)356-7543, (461)561- 4353, A SEPARATE ROOM for rent, Pickering, $350 inclusive, quiet home, available immediately, near shopping & amenities. Fe- male preferred. Call (905)426- 1974, leave message if not home. AJAX - Newly decorated 2 room combo (living room and bedroom) with ensuite bath, fridge, micro- wave.Upstairs of large home. $650. Call 905-239-0367 or 647- 271-6660. CLEAN ROOM for rent, Oshawa, suit contractor commuter. Work- ing adult preferred. Shared kitch- en and bath. Own TV. Near all amenities. 905-579-9119. COZY FURNISHED ROOM in clean, quiet west Pickering home. Suit mature, responsible non-smoker. Share separate kitchen and bathrooms with 2 others. TV, parking, bus, $110/week. References. (905)509-2459 FURNISHED ROOMS in 3 year new house. Ajax. Suit profes- sional or student, seconds to GO stop/station, shopping, 401. 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(Pickering * Ajax * Whitby * Oshawa * Clarington) Please contact This Week Phone Directories @ 905-579-4400 or email: directories@durhamregion.com CASH REWARD for return of Lost Ladies Gold and Diamond Bracelet... Lost in Ajax/Pickering. Sentimental Value... 25th Anniversary. If seen or found, one of a kind. (Has been reported to the Police). Please call 416-678-6507 BABY CRIBS Crib & Matt $199.00 Gliders, Strollers, Change tables, Bedding. Shower Baskets & Wreaths Every thing A Mother-To-Be needs to get started. 41 Harwood Ave. (At Doric) 905-426-9911 FRIDAY, MARCH 31, AND SATURADAY, APRIL 1, 2006 Located at Durham College and University of Ontario Institute of Technology Campus 2000 Simcoe St. North, Oshawa, ON VENDORS WANTED! Recommended Vendor Types: wireless, digital, audio, gaming, computers, home theatre, digital photography, home networking, exercise equip. etc. Just $899 Inludes FREE One Year 411 Business Directory Listings ($360 Value) on durhamregion.com, Table, 2 chairs, Curtained Booth! Note: Limited Space! Call Now! Call Deborah: 905.579.4473 x2223 Sell Your Products & Services! CANADIAN DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY A Premier Event targeting students and the general public with the latest in digital technology cdtexpo.com STRENGTHEN AND YOUR BUSINESS EXPAND 8TH ANNUAL Garden & Landscape Show March 31st April 1st & 2nd, Civic Auditorium Oshawa. "Gardeners and Crafters welcome" Reserve your booth today! Sharon 905-579-4473 ext. 2285 Sponsored by Oshawa This Week 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" Thursday March 2nd Preview 5 p.m. - Starts 6:30 p.m. ANTIQUES & CONSIGNMENTS: Walnut court cupboard, rock maple china hutch, oak table and 4 chairs, mahogany ladies dresser and mirror, hoozier cupboard, antique mens chest, students desk, mah. sideboard, french carved sofa, loveseat, & rocker, oak dropleaf table, large antique oak dining table with leafs, several walnut & mah. coffee and end tables, set of rattan dining chairs, variety of dressers, parlour tables, china cabinets and decorative collectibles. NEW FURNITURE AND HOME DECOR: Just arrived - container of mah. carved furniture includes pair of fireside chairs, hallstand, barley twist plantstand, executive partners desk, pair of Barristers stacking bookcases, Cheval mirror, Chippendale writing desk, carved china cabinet, palace king chair, oval and kidney vitrine cabinets, picture easel, Escrotorie writing desk, pair of corner chairs, also Louis XV china cabinet, marble top commodes, empire chairs, several 18th century style period pieces. This sale will also have an outstanding selection of many bedroom, dining sets, quality box spring and mattresses, and choice of leather and fabric sofa sets in many styles. ART AND IMPORTANT LTD. EDITIONS: Selection of Group of 7 including A.J. Casson, Tom Thomson, Franklin Carmichael, J.E. MacDonald and others, selection of Walter Campbell, Robert Bateman and numerous other Canadian artists of still life, wild life, landscape and other beautiful prints quality framed. This sale will also include selection of glassware and china, & other estate and decorative items arriving daily. This will be a great sale..Do not miss it! Keep March 26th open for our Antique & Estate Sale!! Auctioneers Peter Raithby & Anthony Wagler Call 905-683-0041- "Unlimited Deals - Your Price" ESTATE AUCTION Stapleton Auctions, Newtonville FRI., MAR. 3, 5 P.M. Selling the contents from a Bowmanville home and a Wilmot Creek Estate: Gor- geous antique oak hall tree w/marble, pine harvest table, 4 pressback chairs, queen canopy bedroom suite, curio cabinet, oak table and four chairs (sq.) extension table w/3 leaves and four chairs, entertainment unit, chesterfield, loveseat, and chair, flow- ered loveseat, twin beds, dressing table w/bench, occasional tables, coffee tables, occasional chairs, gingerbread clock, Chi- na, glass chandelier, collectibles, linen, decorator prints, mirrors, hairdressing dry- er and chair, futon, etc. etc. Preview after 2 p.m. Check website for updates Terms: Cash App. Cheques, Visa, M/C Auctioneers Frank and Steve Stapleton, Newtonville (905) 786-2244, 1-800-263-9886 www.stapletonauctions.com 'estate specialists since 1971' BRUCE KELLETT AUCTIONS Selling Restaurant Equipment of Caesarea Diner: GOING OUT OF BUSINESS At 3590 County Rd. 57, 7A East of Port Perry to County Rd. 57 North to Caesarea WED., MARCH 8, 11:00 A.M. 2 Shelf Pizza Oven, Deep Fryers, Exhaust Hood (14' Long), S.S.Tables & Sink, Pastry Cooler, Commercial Toaster, Single Door Cooler, Electric Potato Peeler and Much More! BRUCE KELLETT AUCTIONS (705)328-2185 or (905)986-4447 www.theauctionfever.com BOOK EARLY FOR SPRING SALE OR CONSIGNMENTS! Phone for Rates & Info on Auctioning. CORNEIL'S AUCTION BARN Friday, March 3 at 4:30pm 3 miles East of Little Britain on Kawartha Lakes Rd. 4 The contents of a Lindsay home plus others, round oak pedestal table, 9pc antique diningroom set, refinished square dining extension table, oak parlor table, cedar chest, mahogany dresser with mirror, trunks, modern kitch- en hutch, 4 matching wooden chairs, modern dressers and chest of drawers, 3pc pine chesterfield set, kitchen cup- board, coffee and end tables, chesterfield and chair, maple table and 4 chairs, brass bed, 2 mountain bikes, Weslo mo- torized treadmill, Maytag washer and dryer (4yrs old), Qty. of china, glass, household & collectable items. Don & Greg Corneil Auctioneers 1241 Salem Rd., R.R. #1, Little Britain (705)786-2183 for more info. or pictures www.corneil.theauctionadvertiser.com PUBLIC AUCTION RANDY POTTER ESTATE AUCTION Sat. March 4th - Start 5 PM View: From 4 PM day of sale Randy Potter Estate Auction -15 Cavan St. downtown Port Hope is holding an an- tique, art, fine furniture, glass, china & collectible auction of approx. 350 pieces incl: numerous signed Norval Morrisseau acrylics; toys, etc. For info. & pics. go to: www.randypotterauctioins.com Randy Potter Auctioneer Phone: 905-885-6336 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8th: 4:45 pm Regular Auction Sale of Furniture, Antiques and Collectables for a Toronto home, selling at Neil Bacon Auctions Ltd., 1 km west of Utica SALE MANAGED AND SOLD BY NEIL BACON AUCTIONS LTD. 905-985-1068 Auction Sale-Sat. March 4 @ 4 pm View from 3 Haydon Auction Barn Jewelry (Gold & Costume), Collec- tor Coins, Walnut Din. Rm Set, Gibbard Buffet, Glass Top Din Set/steel chairs, Wooden Chairs, Rocking Chair, Wooden Desk, Coffee/End Tables, Glassware, Pictures, Records, Books, Tools.Auctioneer Don Stephenson 905-263-4402 or 705-277-9829 FreshStartFinance.CA AT MOTORCITY SATURN 1520 DUNDAS ST E. WHITBY "A DIFFERENT KIND OF CREDIT ANY KIND OF CAR" *BANKRUPTCY *PROPOSAL *COLLECTIONS *DIVORCE/SEPARATION *NEW CRED- IT Online Credit approvals now available 24/7. Rates starting at 8.99% Contact: Kristin Elliott 905-444-2596 (Di- rect) 1-877-728-8766 ext 327 kelliott@motorcitysaturn.com "Everyone deserves a Fresh Start" www.motorcitysaturn.com www.FreshStartFinance.ca CARPENTER PETE LTD Residential & Commercial ** Custom Decks - Book Early ** Rec. Rooms ✶Offices ✶Kitchens Bathrooms ✶Armoirs ✶Cabinets Doors/Trim ✶Bars ✶Wall Units Ceramic Tile / Hardwood Floors Drywall & Taping ✶Fences Reasonable Rates *Reliable Service All Work Guaranteed * Over 25 years exp. Free Estimates 905-668-4750 or 905-442-7077 BUDGET HOME IMPROVEMENTS BATHROOMS, KITCHENS, COUNTER TOPS (READY IN 4 DAYS). RECROOMS, PLUMBING, HOME OFFICES Mario (905)619-4663Cell 416-275-0034 Joanne Haigh Jan 5, 1953 to Feb 28, 2005 In loving memory of Joanne Haigh. Dearly loved wife of Gary, mother of Gary and Michael, mother-in-law of Samantha and Krista and grandmother of Ashley, Ethan, Madison, Elliott and baby to arrive. A year has passed now. Many things have happened in all of our busy lives. We know you were with us for every birthday, every sunrise, every back deck robin, every sunset, every tear, every first step, every school play, every rainbow, every laugh. You are in our hearts always. We love you very much. WHITES RD/Strouds Lane -fur- nished room for working person (preferred). Full kitchen, cable, separate bathroom, available im- mediately. $110/week. Call 905- 420-1846. 3 BEDROOM TOWNHOUSE, 6yrs. old, Whitby. Large master bedroom with ensuite, walkin closet, female preferred. $500/in- clused. Cable, internet, avail. im- mediately, 1-parking (905)666- 7856 AJAX & PICKERING HOUSES - clean, quiet, large furnished bed- room. Cable, internet, laundry, parking, house-phone. Near pla- za, bus, smoking-outside. No pets. Mature male preferred. No lease. $485/incl. 905-409-9495. AJAX - ROOM PLUS Har- wood/401 - clean and quiet. Kitchen, laundry, cable, air, park- ing, Great for students or shift workers. Call Dave 905-428- 9398. 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. FOUR-BEDROOM home to share in Central Whitby; all amenities, suits professional/stu- dent. $475. inclusive (905)925- 3431 (cell) or (905)665-4689 WHITBY -Garden/Dundas. To wnhouse. 2 bedrooms, park- ing, laundry. Share all facilities. Non-smokers, no pets. $475./$535/mo.inclusive. First/ last. April 1. 519-894-1843, 519- 241-9586 or 1-877-893-2963. 1995 DAMON Class A motor home, 1 owner, like new condi- tions, 7.2 l engine, 33,000 miles. Loaded, sleeps 4, non smokers, health forces sale. Asking $28,000. call (905)438-9101. FISHING BOAT - 14' fibreglass hull, back side bench & 2 middle sets, wired for lights & live well 20 hp. Evinrude, Northtrail trailer, tongue jade. Boat runs well & in great shape. $1700. Also 46 lb. thrust Minn Kota electric, transom mount used once, $250. Will store boat for winter. 705-328- 0402 after 6 p.m. ATTRACTIVE 65 YEAR old lady,looking for male companion, likes to travel and dance. Many other interests. Bowmanville area. Apply to file # , Oshawa This Week, 865 Farewell St., Oshawa, L1H 7L5. Loving couple seeking a Caucasian egg donor to help us realize our dream of becoming parents. Contact us at: email address supersueanderson@yahoo.ca SINCERE SINGLES,Profession- al Introduction Service (1992) un- limited matches, unlimited time period. Call toll free 1-866-719- 9116 www.sinceresingles.ca SWF, YOUNG SENIOR LADY would like to meet gentleman (56-65) with good morals who likes DANCING, fine dining, mo- vies & travelling. Serious replies only. Reply File: #236, This Week, P.O. Box 481, Oshawa, L1H 7L5 HEPATITIS C Place: St. Mark's United Church 201 Centre St. S. Whitby Time: 7:00-9:00 PM St.Mark's United Church 201 Centre St.S.Whitby Time:7:00-9:00 PM INFORMATION AND SUPPORT Thursday, March 9, 2006 Thursday, March 9,2006 www.creativeintensity.com/smking/ Meetings held 2nd Thursday each month For More Information 905-666-6241 or 1-800-841-2729 or visit For More Information 905-666-6241 or 1-800-841-2729 or visit Topic: Group Discussion Information and Support “". Speaker: Joan Lambert, Arthritis Society of Durham Impact of Arthritis LIVE-IN NANNY required for 9 & 10 yr. old, Ajax. Flexible schedule. References required. Prefer Filipino speaking. $9/hr., light housekeeping. Susana (905)619-2894 AFFORDABLE loving daycare, all ages, non-smoking, exp., steps Glengrove P.S., St. Antho- ny Daniels bus route. near PTC. Large fenced backyard. Play- room/crafts, Snacks, lunch. Ref- erences. (905)839-7237 DAYCARE AVAILABLE for weekdays, weekends and night shift. Mrs. Abbas 905-420-8558. DAYCARE AVAILABLE immedi- ately by dependable stay home mother. I offer full/part time child- care. Provide affordable rates, healthy/snacks/meals. Plus a fun, caring active environment. Kathe- rine 905-686-4632 Need Daycare? Wee Watch is a licensed agency which has full and part time spaces available in a home in your area. We offer: a small ratio of children per home, screened and trained Providers, unscheduled monthly inspections, educational materials, income tax receipts. For information call Ajax/ Pickering 905.686.2328 www.weewatch.com RESPONSIBLE home childcare, 17 years experience, infants-10 years. First-Aid/CPR, creative play and outdoor activities. Church/Delaney. Call Elaine (905)683-0352 CARPENTER'S SQUARE wood working courses, for course info call 905-433-9011 or visit our website: www.thecarpenterssquare.com $10/hour Tutoring Grades 1-12 Math, Science, French, Reading + Professional Organizer Assistant Neilson Rd./401 416-888-2584 TUTOR P/T *University grads *Teachers preferred *Available 4-8pm *Pickering location Send resume to: Direct Approach Inc., 1305 Cornell Crt., Pickering, ON L1X 2P1 TUTORING High school Math Tutoring 5 years experience 905-837-9213 BUY/SELL stair lifts, porch lifts, scooters, hospital beds, ceiling lifts etc. Call SILVER CROSS AT (905) 668-8560 OR 1-800-659- 0668 RESPITE CARE 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 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. HAY & STRAW for sale. Double conditioned, no dust, small squares, 50-55 pounds, First and Second cut, Delivery Available. (705)426-3099. +CARPET CARPET CARPETS 3 rooms carpeted with Commer- cial carpet and premium pad from $289 (30 yds). 3 rooms carpeted with Berber carpet and premium pad from $389 (30 yds). 3 rooms carpeted with cut pile carpet and premium pad from $489 (30 yds). Free in-home quotes. SAILLIAN CARPETS 1-800-578-0497, 905- 242-3691 ; 905-373-2260. 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. $2200. parts car available if wanted, 905-435- 1091 2 BURIAL PLOTS for sale. Mount Lawn Cemetery, Whitby. (Retiring to Lindsay area) (705)878-1933 2004 POLARIS 330 ATP 4-wheeler, 5 ft. blade, winch, as new, asking $6500. After 6p.m. 705-324-8030. 24' DUTCHMAN TRAILER.Low mileage. Very good condition. Picton area. $12,500.00 (613)354-5719. 6' PINE HARVEST TABLE, 6 ladder-back cane-bottom chairs, buffet. $800 OBO. Solid wood Electric Fireplace, with mantle, "Symphony Encore" $2000 OBO. (905)420-7572 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 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 AFFORDABLE APPLIANCES, HANK'S APPLIANCES. JUST ARRIVED Scratch & Dent Appli- ances. Durham's largest selec- tion of reconditioned appliances - Lowest price guaranteed! Too much to list! Parts Specialist. 426 Simcoe St.S. (905)728-4043. ALL NEW QUEEN orthopedic mattress set, cost $1000, sacri- fice $250. Call 905-213-4669. 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 BITS AND BYTES COMPUTER Services: P4's (Dskp) Starting at $319., add matching 17" Flat (CRT) Monitor for $65., Laptops. Call for Current Inventory. Re- pairs at reasonable rates. Locat- ed at 112 Luke Street, Oshawa. Email: bitsandbytes@rogers.com www.bitsandbytestech.com or call (905)576-9216 BLACK LEATHER RECLINER comfortable, in good condition. $200 ($899 new). Got lift chair, must sell. 905-839-6038 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 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 DINING ROOM SUITE French Provincial, cherry wood, buffet, hutch, 4 cain back chairs, 2 matching cain back tub chairs. $700.905-668-8629 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. ENTERTAINMENT centre, 6 shelves, storage space, holds 30" TV. like new paid $799, ask- ing $350. Goya accoustic guitar, hard shell case, $400. Baby Bliss professional hotrollers, paid $135, asking $75. Jewel chest, stand-up style, $45. (905)438- 9101. FOR SALE:3 carboys, aerators, bottles, casting kit, books etc., all for $75. 905-342-3067. Rice Lake area. GAS dryer 2-yr $250; Dishwasher 1 yr $300; washer & dryer $300; All refrigerator 2-yr $300; stove $150; antique dresser & mirror $250; maple table 6 chairs cost $3000 sell $1350; queen 6-pc oak bedroom $1200; 10-pc solid pine diningroom $1300. (905)260-1123 HEAD LICE GONE.Nit free ter- minator, $23.95. licesquad.com. Call the professionals 866-838- LICE 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 LEATHER JACKETS 1/2 price, purses from $9.99; luggage from $19.99; wallets from $9.99. Everything must Go! Family Leather, 5 Points Mall, Oshawa (905)728-9830, Scarborough (416)439-1177, (416)335-7007. LIKE NEW- Two 8pc. bedroom sets, 1 light oak, 1 brandy. Dresser, wing mirror, armoire, head/foot rails, 2 night tables $1800. 905-721-7202. MOVING SALE:Buffet/hutch, ta- ble w/4 chairs, all oak $790. Fu- ton bed $290. Chest freezer $150. Glass coffee table $150. Ta b le w/folding legs 29-1/2"x72" $35. Aluminum Ladder (multi-po- sition) $40. Hand cot trolley (ad- justable) $40. Area rug 5'2"x7'6" $10. Air conditioner 10,000BTU $300. Sofa table $130. Call (905)725-8038 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 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! POOL TABLE, 1" slate. Solid wood. New in box, accessory package included. Cost $6750 sell for $2300. 905-213-4669. PRIVATE PIANO'S for sale from Piano Exhibitions. 3-6 yrs. $1150.00 - $1950.00. tax/del. inc. Cell # 416-791-8595. 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. SATELLITE TV- NO MONTHLY BILLS: Pay Per View + Movies, Sports, Adult + More!. We also of- fer Installation + repair. NOW AC- CEPTING DONATIONS IN LIEU OF THE CORCORAN FAMILY. U-Neek Electronics, 226 Bloor Street E. Oshawa. (web:) www.uneekelectronics.com: Visit our store today! (905) 435-0202 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. SOFA/LOVE SEAT/CHAIR,hunt- er green (reclining)-$650., oak coffee/end tables $50, oak enter- tainment centre $100, dresser/bookcase hutch-vanity dresser with mirror $150, corner desk with 2-filing cabinets, $25, after 6 (905)725-8355 USED KITCHEN cabinets for sale. Price negotiable. Call after 6 p.m. weekdays, anytime week- ends. (905) 686-8192. VENDORS WANTED at the Courtice Flea Market. 5,000- 6,000 people per weekend. Rent starts $200 - $230 per month for indoor space. (Sign-ups by March 31st, will receive a free months rent!) Located 2 min. North of 401 between Oshawa and Bowman- ville. Call 905-436-1024 or visit us: www.courticefleamarket.com WANTED - Mens size 10 down- hill ski boots, Mens size 10 ice skates, also George Foreman cooker and ice cream maker wanted, all in gently used condi- tion. Call Hope 905-404-8676. WANTED:pickup and cash for good clean working appliances, livingroom, dining room, bedroom and kitchen sets. Furniture pre- ferred in sets.(905)260-1123 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. FIREWOOD,seasoned, hard- wood, dry. Delivery available. Call (905)986-5217 or cell (905)424- 9411 LAKERIDGE FARM FIREWOOD The best quality wood. Seasoned, cut/split, delivered. 905-424-1735 LAKERIDGE FARM FIRE- WOOD, The best quality wood, seasoned cut/split/ delivered. Call 905-424-1735. QUALITY FIREWOOD,all hard- wood, fully seasoned and ready to burn. Honest measurements and fair prices. Delivery only. Call Rob (905)718-7147 or (905)725- 5415. CLOCK/WATCHMAKERS work- bench. All original, 2 doors, 7 drawers, graduated, with knee hole. Basswood construction, turn of the century, original red, with small galley and shelf. 17" deep, 36" high, 48" wide. Asking $585. Also for sale quantity of various American clock gears, plates and other pieces. Call 905-985-8732. CORSO PUGLIESE puppies. 10- wks-old. Family and working-dog homes. Protective and social $1500. AMERICAN BULLDOG male, 1 yr-old. security/guard only. (905)720-2825 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. 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 champagne coats; Lab- radoodles (F1B), 2 loveable males, chocolate w/white chests, 1st & 2nd shots, great family pets, low/no shed. 705-437-2790 www.doodletreasures.com JACK RUSSELL puppies,first shots, ready to go. (905)986- 5217 or (905)424-9411 MALTESE/POODLE, white, born January 2006, males, first shots, dewormed, groomed, little beau- ties. Little Brittain 1-705-786- 2833 SEAL-POINT HIMALAYAN cats, 2 male (neutered), father and son, 1 female (spayed), excellent temperament and good with chil- dren. Call Sandi 905-434-7184 SHAR-PEI,female 1 year old. All shots, house trained, spayed. Great family dog. $1,000. Call (905)668-8487 SHIH TZU PUPPIES FOR SALE, vaccinated, dewormed, vet checked, $450 each Call 905- 260-8855. YOU COULD HAVE your dog under control and listening in 2 short weeks. TSURO DOG TRAINING. www.tsurodogtraining.com 905- 797-2855. 1991 HONDA CIVIC Hatchback with wide body kit and many new parts. Hit on driver's side, asking $900 or o.b.o. Call Chris at 905- 447-6415 1995 PONTIAC GRANDAM V-6, auto, 4-dr. Hi km's but excellent cond. New tires, PDL, PW, Power side mirrors. Cert, e-tested. $2200. 905-435-1091 1999 SATURN 162K $3,999. 1998 Neon 145k $2,990. 1997 Ford Probe 142k $4,990. 1997 Chev Venture $3,999. Others from $1699, certified & e-tested. Call (905)683-7301 or (905)424- 9002 www.kellyandsonsauto.com 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! 2001 CHEVY MALIBU LS,105K, auto., green w/beige leather, power everything, a/c, sun & moonroof, am/fm CD-Cassette, excellent condition, $8500. 905- 666-8762. 2002 CHEV. CAVALIER,4 dr., silver, 5spd. manual transmis- sion, 149,000ks., Air, 6 CD changer,Great condition. Asking $4,500 certified. call (905)721- 0726. 2002 VW Golf.Fully loaded, re- liable, great on gas, 5 Speed, 4 dr., 2L, black on black, power moon roof, heated mirrors, heat- ed bucket seats, air conditioning, am-fm stereo/cassette/CD player, power windows, keyless entry and 15)aluminum rims. 104,000 km. $13,000 (taxes included). Call Brian (cell) 905-391-6829 (home) 905-427-6829. $ $ 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 $$$$$ JOHNNY JUNKER Tops all cash for good cars and trucks or free removal for scrap cars and trucks. Speedy service. (905)655-4609 or (416)286-6156. $$$AD FREE AUTO removal. Cash paid for unwanted vehicles. Fast & Friendly service. 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East Ajax and Pickering locations Mark Wednesday’s carrier of the week is Mark. He enjoys hockey & basketball. He will receive a dinner, pizza and movie voucher compliments of McDonald’s, Boston Pizza and Cineplex Odeon. Congratulations Mark for being our Carrier of the Week. PA GE 13 ◆NEWS ADVERTISER ◆MARCH 1, 2006 A/P Panthers slow out of the gate in dropping two playoff games Need quick turnaround to stay in second-round series with Markham By Al Rivett Sports Editor PICKERING — The Pickering Pan- thers must turn things around in a hurry in order get back in a series against the Markham Waxers that’s in danger of slipping away. The Panthers trail two games to none in the best-of-seven OHA Ontario Pro- vincial Junior ‘A’ Hockey League’s sec- ond-round playoff series, with Game 3 played in Markham on Tuesday night, after press time. Twenty-four hours after dropping Game 1 5-4 in Markham on Friday night, in a contest marked by a game- ending brawl that produced suspen- sions to Markham forward Daniel Tor- res and head coach Rick Cornacchia, the series reverted to the Pickering Recreation Complex for Game 2. After falling behind 3-0 in the first period, the Panthers battled back to tie the score. A third-period goal by Markham’s Connor Treacy, however, stood up as the game winner in an- other 5-4 loss for the Panthers. Game 4 is at the Pickering Recre- ation Complex on Friday at 7:30 p.m. Panthers’ head coach John Winder acknowledges his team may be down, but they’re definitely not out of the series. “There’s a lot of hockey left,” de- clared Winder. “Obviously, we didn’t want to be down 2-0, and now we have to deal with reality. But, two games don’t make a series; they have to beat us four games to win this series.” Winder also hopes recent history is on the side of the Panthers. In last year’s playoffs, the Panthers trailed Markham 2-0 after the first two games of that opening-round series before rebounding with two successive wins. But, in order to have any hope of getting back in the series, the Panthers need a full, 60-minute effort -- some- thing they were unable to put together in either weekend game. In Saturday’s game, the Panthers simply weren’t prepared to compete from the opening whistle, as the Wax- ers reeled off three consecutive goals on Mark Duchesne, who was the sole reason Markham wasn’t able to pad its lead beyond three in the opening frame. The Panthers answered with one off the stick of defenceman Kevin Huinink with 14 seconds remaining. “We just weren’t ready,” conceded Winder. “It all started in the warmup -- they didn’t get out there together. It took them longer to get ready than it normally does.” The Panthers’ early-game malaise, however, didn’t go unchecked as the coaching staff used the first intermis- sion to shake the players out of their collective funk. “We talked to them and told them this isn’t the way we play hockey,” says Winder. The pep talk seemed to work as Brett Connolly scored just 37 seconds into the middle frame to bring Pickering back to within one goal. Chris Jones and Justin Fox scored later in the frame to give Pickering a 4-3 lead. The lead was short-lived, however, as Markham scored a power-play marker with just more than four minutes remaining and Tyler Melancon serving a double minor for high sticking. A long, lead pass from David Kos- tuch put Treacy in the clear for the game-winning marker with just more than eight minutes to go. The goal came soon after a Panthers’ scoring chance went for naught. The Panthers’ intensity also strayed in Game 1, allowing the Waxers to score three unanswered second-pe- riod goals to take a commanding 5-2 lead after two. Winder was nonetheless proud of the way his charges responded to ad- versity in both losses. “That’s huge,” he says. “We were able to dig down and play the way we can play. It shows the character of the players we have.” ✦ Panthers’ Postscript, game summaries, Sports 14 NEWS ADVERTISER There’s lots more news online at durhamregion.com Please recycle your copy of the NEWS ADVERTISER Since 1984 Si nc e 1984Since 19 84 APPLE Auto Glass™ WINDSHIELDS • SUNROOFS • UPHOLSTERY • CONVERTIBLE TOPS LEATHER INTERIORS • TINTING • ACCESSORIES 1750 Plummer St. Unit #1A, Pickering 905-837-9595 416-889-4290 1 FREE stone chip repair after full windshield repair FREE shuttle service available Your Automotive Service Professionals The Parts. The Pros. 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Wa xers’ head coach Rick Cornac- chia received a two-game suspen- sion for having one of his players leave the bench...Panthers’ defenceman Ed Snetsinger played both games in the series to date, despite being doubtful for Game 1 with a ‘lower body injury’. Snetsinger, however, received medical clearance to make an earlier-than-expected return to the lineup...Panthers’ forward Greg Riggs missed Friday’s game due to illness. Josh Domingues dressed in his place. Riggs, however, was back in the lineup for Saturday’s Game 2... The three stars of Saturday’s game were Markham captain Brett Mol- nar, Pickering forward Justin Fox and Markham forward Shareef La- breche...According to Pointstreak. com, Saturday’s game drew 450 fans to the Pickering Recreation Complex; 300 attended Game 1 in Markham on Friday...In the other South Confer- ence playoff series, the top-seeded St. Michael’s Buzzers lead the fifth-seeded Wexford Raiders two games to one. St. Mike’s blanked the Raiders 5-0 in Game 3 on Monday night at St. Michael’s Arena...Fox is having an outstanding playoffs thus far, with five goals and seven as- sists for 12 points in eight games... Former Panther forward Mark Cor- nacchia is also putting together a strong playoff run. He’s currently tied for Markham’s playoff scoring lead with teammate David Kostuch with 11 points (seven goals, four as- sists)...Pickering goaltender Mark Duchesne has appeared in all eight Panthers’ playoff games to date and is carrying a 4-4 record, along with a 3.55 goals-against average and a .896 save percentage...Game 5 in the best-of-seven series, if neces- sary, is in Markham on Saturday night at 7:30 p.m. Game 6, if needed, is in Pickering on Tuesday, March 7 at 8:30 p.m. Game 7, if necessary is in Markham on Wednesday, March 8 at 7 p.m... SCORING SUMMARY Wa xers at Panthers, Saturday, Feb. 25 Period 1 Markham - Shareef Labreche (Craig Montgomery) 2:56 Markham - Mark Cornacchia (Shareef Labreche, Mick Ralph) 12:37 Markham - Brett Molnar (PP) (Jer- emiah Crowe, Connor Treacy) 17:37 Pickering - Kevin Huinink (Justin Fox, AJ Ward) 19:46 Period 2 Pickering - Brett Connolly (Tomek Bud- ziakowski, Richard Schofield) 0:37 Pickering - Chris Jones (Justin Fox, John Soames) 8:19 Pickering - Justin Fox (PP) (Chris Jones, Ryan Annesley) 13:52 Markham - Kyle Begley (PP) (Shareef Labreche, Brett Molnar) 16:34 Period 3 Markham - Connor Treacy (David Kos- tuch, Brett Molnar) 12:28 POWER PLAYS Markham: 2-for-4; Pickering: 1-for-3 PENALTY TOTALS Markham: eight minutes on four in- fractions; Pickering: 10 minutes on five infractions SHOTS ON GOAL Pickering: 35 Markham: 33 SCORING SUMMARY Panthers at Waxers, Friday, Feb. 24 Period 1 Markham - Kyle Begley (SH) (David Kostuch, Brett Molnar) 13:35 Period 2 Pickering - Chris Jones (AJ Ward, Jus- tin Fox) 1:08 Markham - Daniel Torres (Ryan Olidis, Mark Cornacchia) 5:14 Pickering - Brett Connolly (Michael Banwell) 8:23 Markham - Blake Pullin (Craig Mont- gomery, Mark Cornacchia) 11:45 Markham - David Kostuch (Connor Tr eacy, Daniel Torres) 19:36 Markham - Mark Cornacchia (unas- sisted) 19:54 Period 3 Pickering - Richard Schofield (Brett Connolly, Ryan Annesley) 6:38 Pickering - John Soames (Todd Hos- mer) 7:08 POWER PLAYS Pickering: 0-for-8; Markham 0-for-7 PENALTY TOTALS Pickering: 42 minutes on 16 infrac- tions; Markham: 32 minutes on 16 infractions SHOTS ON GOAL Pickering: 35 Markham: 35 We can be reached at 905-683-5110 NEWS ADVERTISER sportsdurhamregion.com Just one more way to get your news thanks to your friends at the NEWS ADVERTISER