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Uxbridge Mayor Gerri Lynn O’Connor was re-elected vice- chairwoman as the conservation group, which serves west Dur- ham, held its 50th annual meeting recently in Brampton. Over 450 individuals from nine watershed regions came together to honour the past and present accomplish- ments of the TRCA. The meeting featured reflec- tions from award-winning Ca- nadian playwright Dan Needles, creator of the ‘Wingfield Farm’ plays, along with greetings from Pickering Mayor Dave Ryan on behalf of Durham Region, and Pickering Regional Councillor Bill McLean, who served as chief ad- ministrative officer of the TRCA from 1983 to 1992. Ajax Regional Councillor Colleen Jordan is also a TRCA member. Dick O’Brien was re-elected to his 11th term as TRCA chair- man. [ Police ] Help police find missing man DURHAM — Police have made another appeal for infor- mation on a Durham man who has been missing since last May. Investigators believe 37-year- old Gary Newman may still be in the GTA. He has not been seen since May 6, 2005. Mr. Newman most recently lived in Oshawa. He is also familiar with Ajax and Toronto. Anyone with information on the man’s whereabouts is asked to call Detective Mitch Martin at 905-579-1520, ext. 5405, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. [ Index ] Editorial Page, A6 Sports, B1 Classified, B4 Entertainment, B7 [ 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 It fits to a ‘T’ Toyota Yaris quite a ride Wheels pullout Off to Juniors Pickering Swim Club members advance Page B2 Selected from pool of 3,500 applicants for $75,000 scholarship By Erin Hatfield Staff Writer PICKERING — The inspiration of a grandfather, love of siblings and a passion for equality culminated in a $75,000 scholarship for a Pickering youth. From 3,500 applicants, 17-year-old Afzal Habib was chosen as one of 30 recipients of a Canadian Merit Schol- arship Foundation national award valued at up to $75,000. “It is overwhelming,” said the Pine Ridge Secondary School stu- dent. “Everyone is really proud and I am happy I was able to make them proud. “But it is the people who are com- ing up to say congratulations to me that I think are the people who got me there.” Afzal applied for the scholarship on the advice of guidance counsel- lors. “I have been told by a lot of people I should apply for it,” Afzal said. Factoring into his thinking were his two brothers: one in his fourth year of university at Western and the other nine years old. “I know the stress it would put on my parents,” Afzal said, referring to the university costs for all the chil- dren. He is considering attending either Yo rk University in Toronto or the Uni- versity of British Colombia to study international business. He intends to use that as an undergraduate degree to further his studies so he can work in law or for the United Nations. The scholarship requires a mini- mum of an 85 per cent average, as well as outstanding service to the community, character, leadership potential, entrepreneurial energy and involves a multitude of inter- views. Afzal’s record of extracurricular in- volvement stretches back to his first year of high school. In Grade 10 he served as junior affairs officer, then vice-president of the student council in Grade 11 and he is president in Grade 12. He also is active in Toastmasters, Students Together Against Racism (STAR), anti-bullying, respect cam- paigns and many other initiatives. Modestly, Afzal said when he met the other students in the running he felt he wasn’t comparable. His interest in diversity likely set Pickering student garners national attention ✦ See Student, Page A4 By Danielle Milley Staff Writer PICKERING — Imagine a Pickering with no Dunbarton pool, a significantly reduced library collection, and a scaled back Canada Day celebration. At the 2006 budget committee meet- ing councillors rejected that Pickering, but, faced with tough financial times, they did consider it. The City’s proposed tax increase of 5.9 per cent isn’t going to get residents much in the way of new projects or services. Faced with low assessment growth and rising costs, that’s how much Pickering has to hike taxes just to keep the status quo. Next year that increase is projected at more than 15 per cent. “There’s been a concerted effort to find a balance between the needs of the City and the external restrictions that have been placed upon us,” said Mayor Dave Ryan after a day and a half of budget committee dis- cussions. Looking to the future, he said a 15 per cent increase wouldn’t be acceptable to residents or council and the possibility of restricting ser- vices exists. Councillors each took a turn at trying to save resi- dents’ money. Ward 2 City Councillor Doug Dickerson asked library CEO Cynthia Mearns if they could do with $400,000 for ma- terials instead of $500,000. She wasn’t receptive to the idea. “Surveys show library materials are the lifeblood of what we do,” she said, adding it would cut a substan- tial amount of materials and have a significant impact. Coun. Dickerson asked if $100,000 could be cut from the total budget of $4,311,000. “That’s a hefty amount and I’d have to go back and talk to the board,” she said. “It would mean service cuts.” No one else supported the idea. Coun. Dickerson also drew attention to the amount being spent on Pickering’s Canada Day celebrations – more than $100,000 when all costs are factored in. No changes were made to its allocation in the budget, but CAO Tom Quinn said it could be something talked about at a one-day session he is plan- ning with council to discuss a number of issues. Ward 1 City Councillor Kevin Ashe questioned the expense of Dunbarton pool; the cost for gas to heat it has gone from $38,302 in 2004 to $174,320 in the 2006 budget. “It might impact a community, but these numbers don’t make sense,” he said. “At some point we have to think about making some tough decisions. Mr. Quinn said he didn’t believe the gas charges were correct and it was being FOOD TO GO A.J. Groen / News Advertiser photo PICKERING — Pickering Town Centre employee Melanie Loyer loads some of the centre’s 200-pound food donation to the St. Paul’s On the Hill Com- munity Food Bank Monday. There’s more to come, as the PTC’s March Break Food Drive continues until Friday and visitors are encouraged to bring non- perishable food items. Pupils to hear ideas for making up time; management won’t take over teaching duties By Crystal Crimi Staff Writer DURHAM — With a faculty strike entering its second week, Ontario’s colleges are preparing plans to make up for lost student time. On March 14, the Association of Colleges of Applied Arts and Technol- ogy of Ontario (ACAATO) announced community colleges are working on strategies to ensure students will not lose their semester because of the strike. “I promise every student our plan w ill work,” says Durham College President Gary Polonsky. On Tuesday morning, Mr. Polonsky said a tentative plan specifically for Durham will be released to students electronically in the next day or two. He added the plan will not be final- ized until after the strike is over and Durham College’s management can consult with faculty on its implemen- tation. “Management will not be teaching at Durham College,” he said. “Our faculty are experts in the classroom and our managers respect that fully.” Debbie Rautins, vice-president of the Ontario Public Service Employ- ees Union (OPSEU) local 354 and the Durham strike co-ordinator, said she couldn’t comment on any proposed plans by Ontario’s community col- leges because she hadn’t seen any yet. “I think it is up to management to put up a plan of action for the stu- dents we teach,” said Ms. Rautins. “We knew that was certainly even- tually going to happen... it’s an ex- pected thing and we’ll wait to see how each college is going to do that.” The teachers were in a legal strike position on March 7, following failed contract negotiations between the College Compensation and Appoint- ments Council and OPSEU, the latter representing college academic staff. According to information handed out by those picketing last Tuesday, faculty want workload, salary and staffing improvements. It says the faculty at the Province’s 24 colleges want a contract that ad- dresses smaller classes, more teach- ers and more faculty time for stu- dents. In response to ACAATO accusa- tions that OPSEU only tabled a spe- cific proposal on class size once, on the final day of bargaining March 7, Ms. Rautins said it is not true and it was tabled during an in-camera ses- sion in February. A March 14 ACAATO release states elements of Ontario colleges offer to OPSEU include a 12.6 per cent in- crease in salary by April 2009, which would increase the maximum pay to $94,277, and no increase to work- load. Ms. Rautins has heard no recent word of a return to the bargaining table. “I don’t think (management) wants to negotiate,” she said. Ms. Rautins said OPSEU has indi- cated it will not return to the bargain- ing table until management puts up a fair offer. 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The food drive is part of the 31st annual Maple Syrup Festival at Pur- ple Woods Conservation Area in Os- hawa. From March 15-17, people attend- ing the festival are invited to bring a non-perishable food item to drop off at the admission gate. Donors will receive a voucher for a maple syrup lollypop redeemable at the Sugar Store. The Maple Syrup Festival is open daily during March break week and on the weekends of March 25 and 26 and April 1 and 2 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. This year’s festival features a kids’ colouring contest and face painting, horse-drawn wagon rides, histori- cal displays, pancakes and of course, syrup. Admission is $2 for adults, $1 for seniors and children 12 and under and $5 for families. For more information and a full schedule of festival events call 905- 579-0411. Or visit www.cloca.com. 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By Erin Hatfield Staff Writer DURHAM — Durham is facing four charges under the Safe Drinking Water Act and the On- tario Water Resource Act. The charges, laid by the Ministry of the Environ- ment, each carry a maximum fine of $500,000. The Region will answer the charges March 27 in a Whitby courtroom, according to John Steele, media relations co-ordinator for the ministry. Three of the charges were laid Aug. 25, 2005, while the fourth came Feb. 2. “Based on inspection these charges were laid,” Mr. Steele said. “We take all of the requirements of the regulations seriously.” According to the Region’s director of communi- cations, Sherri Munns-Audet, at no time was the safety of the public at risk. However, the Region is unable to comment on the charges because she said they are currently before the court. Two of the August charges were under the Safe Drinking Water Act. The ministry alleges the Region failed to ensure a sample was taken for each well in the Sunderland water supply system and that it failed to ensure a sample was taken from each well in the Cannington water supply system. The third was an alleged offence under the Ontario Water Resource Act that the Region failed to analyse groundwater samples collected quarterly for inorganic material at the Blackstock water supply plant. “You have to do a number of samples from both raw and drinking water,” Mr. Steele explained, adding the rules date back to the recommenda- tions resulting out of the Walkerton Inquiry. “A recommendation was municipalities should have firm rules of what they are checking for and the ministry should be monitoring that,” Mr. Steele said. The ministry inspects every water treatment plant each year and municipalities have a sched- ule for testing under the regulations of the Safe Drinking Water Act. In the final case, Feb. 2, the ministry alleges the Region failed to ensure a distribution system in the Town of Whitby, mainly the alum feed system, was operating properly. Mr. Steele explained alum is used as a blocking agent and it acts as a coagulant. “It allows the chlorine to do a better job,” Mr. Steele said. “You want the chlorine to be as effective as it can so you want the water to be as clear as pos- sible.” Re g ion faces water charges Students will get their year, university president says By Jillian Follert Staff Writer DURHAM — As students at Durham College grapple with the second week of a teacher’s strike, some of their counterparts at UOIT are feeling the strain as well. The combined Durham College and UOIT campus presents a unique situa- tion, because facilities and even some faculty, are shared between the two schools. Ky le Sanders is finishing up the second year of a four-year commerce program at UOIT, and said he was surprised last week when his human resources class was cancelled, because the professor teaches at Durham Col- lege. “We signed up for university, we shouldn’t be affected by a college strike,” a frus- trated Mr. Sanders said this week, after hearing that the same class will likely be cancelled again. “Why are we being forced to miss class? What about the money we paid for these classes?” Mr. Sanders said he is rallying classmates to contact their student advisers and seek reim- bursement for any missed class time. Durham College and UOIT President Gary Polonsky acknowledged this week there is a domino effect that impacts students at the university, noting that five UOIT courses are currently taught by college faculty. “We had no-shows on the first day, but we fixed that immediately and we’re batting five for five now,” he said. “The students will get their year.” On top of some missed classes, the 3,100 students attending UOIT are affected by the fact that the library reference desk is closed, and buses have stopped coming onto campus, instead stopping at the gates. Student Association President Thomas Coughlan said crossing picket lines and walking around a half-empty campus also takes some getting used to. No new talks have been scheduled since Ontario colleges and the On- tario Public Service Employees Union failed to reach an agreement on March 6. “This situation is a major disappointment, but I’m proud of how all the students are han- dling it, they are showing great maturity,” Dr. Polonsky said. “This is a learning experience for all of them,” he added. UOIT students affected by strike too Employers may have to look elsewhere as pupils may not be able to return to jobs By Erin Hatfield Staff Writer DURHAM — A student approached Wes Shell last week about a summer job. But since he is a student at Durham College, the youth wasn’t able to tell Mr. Shell when he would be available to start work, potentially impacting the student’s chances at summer employment. The ripple of a strike by college teachers, which has all but shut down campus- es across Ontario, could affect summer work for both students and employers. “We have students that have been with us for two or three summers,” Mr. Shell said. “If they came to us at the first of June, their job would be filled because we can’t go with- out.” Mr. Shell is the owner of King West Landscape Contracting Ltd. in Oshawa, and each summer he hires four or five students. He needs them to start in late April or early May, when the busi- ness gets busy. “No matter what, we will need additional bodies,” Mr. Shell said. Should the strike last and send students studying into the summer, Mr. Shell said he would have to find other people to fill the posi- tions. “I guess it would mean going through an un- employment office,” Mr. Shell said. “Right now it is a little premature, but we are looking at the strike and hoping it doesn’t last.” The Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU), including local 354 at Durham Col- lege, went on strike March 7 following failed contract negotiations. There are 5,800 full-time Durham College post-secondary and apprenticeship students unable to attend classes at campuses across the region. According to the College Student Alliance, a prolonged strike could affect the Ontario econ- omy and workforce as potential employers are expecting 44,000 new graduates and 100,000 returning students to enter the workforce this May, which has the potential to not happen should the school year not finish on time. Garth Johns, commissioner of human re- sources for Durham, said the Region is taking a wait-and-see approach to gauge if the strike will affect its summer employment. The Region hires in the area of 200 summer students, working in areas ranging from the works department to long-term care facilities. Some of the summer hires are college stu- dents while others are in university. Although the strike will not affect university students, it could have an impact on the college students hoping for a summer job with Dur- ham. “The impact on summer employment at the Region depends on what the colleges do to make up the lost time,” Mr. Johns said, “But we haven’t turned our minds to that yet.” Hiring students in the summer has a two-fold value according to Mr. Johns: it youth employ- ment and income during the summer months, and it benefits the Region by making it easier to cover summer vacations by full-time employ- ees. 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His awareness of multi- culturalism came from the stories his grandfather used to tell. “When my grandfather came to Canada he encountered racism,” Afzal said. “After he passed away I think I became more interested in learning more about it.” Afzal has done a great deal of work with anti-racism and diversity and dreams of someday helping the world reach equality. “The world is unequal,” he said. “That is my drive; to get some equal- ity.” Included in the scholarship is full tuition as well as some summer in- centives. He will study abroad one summer, he hopes in Central Asia or Tanzania. He will also spend a summer work- ing in government or policy manage- ment. “That was what I found most ap- pealing about the scholarship,” Afzal said. “It gives me the ability to do things I wouldn’t have been able to do.” Pine Ridge will also receive $1,000 that it can use to encourage student leadership. Afzal said that may possi- bly be a scholarship for students who work with anti-racism. “We are all proud of this young man,” principal Sarah McDonald said. “He is a great role model for students.” The Canadian Merit Scholarship Foundation is a network of more than 200 volunteers across the country and is funded by individual founda- tions and corporations. Student motivated by desire to help create level playing field ✦ Student from page A1 Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Pine Ridge Secondary School student Afzal Habib, president of the school’s student council, is a Canadian Merit Scholarship Aw ard recipient. looked into. Coun. Ashe also attempted to defer a new $90,000 sound system for council chambers, but the motion lost with only him supporting it. Wa rd 2 Regional Councillor Bill McLean questioned the $200,000 ex- pense to build washrooms at Centennial Park, which he felt was mainly to benefit one group. Staff and other councillors said the park is well used by many and the washroom expense stayed in. Wa rd 3 Regional Councillor Rick John- son brought forward a motion that low- ered the proposed increase from 6.6 per cent to 5.9 per cent. He wanted $185,000 taken from the Hwy. 401 pedestrian bridge fund to lessen the impact on resi- dents. “I’m not trying to kill the project; I’m just trying to ease the burden on taxpay- ers,” he said. His motion passed. There were a few additions to the budget including $3,625 to increase the contribution to councillors’ RRSPs to 13 per cent from 11 per cent, and $10,000 to the capital budget for accessibility. The Accessibility Advisory Committee requested $50,000, but only $25,000 was being proposed. ✦ Budget from page A1 Budget to be approved April 3 Dance supports man injured on job AJAX — Some friends of Scott Kovacs need your help to Git ‘R’ Done. A 21-foot fall in 2005 while at work left the Ajax man a quadriplegic. While friends report Scott’s progress has been amazing, a group is helping raise money so the family cottage can be renovated to make it wheelchair accessible. A Git ‘R’ Done fundraiser is being held at the Annandale Golf and Country Club in Ajax on March 25. Doors open at 8 p.m. Tickets are $50, which includes a live band and full buffet. Raffle tickets will be sold at $20 each for a chance to win a 32-inch Sony television, notebook computer, golf membership, health club membership, Raptors and Leafs tickets and more. For more information, call Cathy Ash at 905-427-3425 or e-mail Ron Tindall at coach-ron@hotmail.com. Pickering man charged in murder DURHAM — A Pickering resident is one of two accused arrested for the mur- der of a Toronto teen killed when he was deliberately run over March 4. Kevin Persaud, 17, died after being run over by a van, Toronto police said. 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Your Carrier will be around to collect an optional delivery charge of $ 6.00 between March 8-March 12, 2006 We dnesday, March 15, 2006 News Advertiser * FM Windows Pick. * Henry’s Camera Ajax/Pick. * Home Outfitters Ajax/Pick. * Mark’s Work W earhouse Ajax/Pick. * M illwork Ajax/Pick. * Ministry of Health Ajax/Pick. * Real Estate Ajax/Pick. * R eno Canada Ajax/Pick. * Sleep Factory Pick. * Staples Business Depot Ajax/Pick. * The Bay Ajax * Wheels Ajax/Pick. PAGE A5 ◆ NEWS ADVERTISER ◆ MARCH 15, 2006 A/P Celia Klemenz/ News Advertiser photo Colour code AJAX — Susan Farrell and son Lucas identify colours at the McLean branch of the Ajax Public Library recently. By Izabela Jaroszynski Staff Writer DURHAM — Unionized General Motors workers in Oshawa voted yes to the contract changes negotiated by the Canadian Auto Workers Union (CAW) and management. Of the more than 11,000 eligible voters, 8,400 cast a ballot. Results show that 74 per cent of production members and 70 per cent of skilled trades workers voted to accept the changes that had been unanimously endorsed by the union executive. CAW Local 222 president Chris Buckley said the vote represented a difficult choice for the membership. “This was in no way an easy deci- sion,” he said. “It was a very emo- tional event, but I truly believe that we made the right decision in order to secure a future of producing cars here.” Mr. Buckley says there will be no immediate changes at the plant as a result of the vote because the agree- ment is conditional upon new prod- uct allocation. It is expected that GM Canada will now take the agreement to the Board of Directors in Detroit in an attempt to secure Oshawa as the location of the Flexible Manufacturing Facility and the place for future product allo- cation. Should the deal be accepted, the Oshawa plant would get a make- over. It would no longer be the home of two separate car plants, but would house one large flex plant that would have the capability to produce a va- riety of different models at the same time. Mr. Buckley says it is too early to tell how many people would be em- ployed at this new plant, but says “it will be less than we have today.” He is hopeful, however, that much of the job loss can be absorbed through retirement. In the span of the current 3-year collective bargaining agree- ment, Mr. Buckley says 5,000 people are eligible for retirement. Of those, 650 have already signed up to accept the $70,000 early retirement pension incentive and he hopes a further 2,400 will do so by the end of 2007. Among the changes planned for the plant should the Flex facility be implemented are a reduction in relief times, an outsourcing of non-trades maintenance workers, and the hiring of temporary workers during product launches. With Assembly Plant No. 2 slated to close in 2008 and no future prod- uct on the horizon for plant No 1, Mr. Buckley said the agreement was a responsible decision by the member- ship. Early last week, Joe Cordiano, min- ister of economic development and trade, made an announcement at an auto parts conference that his gov- ernment would continue to push GM to keep plant No. 2 open. But Mr. Buckley said that the min- ister had been out of the country for three weeks and was not aware of the negotiations between the union and the company. He said that the union welcomes the help of both the federal and pro- vincial governments. Union approves GM deal DURHAM — Sixty-six restaurants, school and workplace cafeterias in Durham Region have been awarded the health department’s Eat Smart! title. The award honours establishments with a track record in food safety and a commitment to providing consum- ers with healthier food choices. The Region doles out the titles for March’s Nutrition Month celebrations, during which the Durham Region health department encourages area residents to make wise food choices wherever they go. This theme, which is being pro- moted nationally by the Dietitians of Canada, has been adopted by the health department. It focuses on en- couraging and assisting Durham resi- dents in making wise, healthy eating choices where they shop, work, learn and play. For more information on Nutrition Month, call the Durham health con- nection line at 905-666-6241 or 1-800- 841-2729. To obtain a listing of Eat Smart! establishments or for more informa- tion about the Eat Smart! restaurant, school and workplace cafeteria pro- grams, call the health department’s environmental help line at 905-723- 3818 or 1-888-777-9613, ext. 2188. In- formation is also available online at www.region.durham.on.ca. Region serves up Smart eateries PA GE A6 ◆ NEWS ADVERTISER ◆ MARCH 15, 2006P In forming a group, the right mix of people is key F or some time now I’ve wanted to start a book club. I haven’t talked about it much, especially among my male friends. You’ve really got to pick your moments for that kind of thing. Noth- ing stops locker-room banter faster than, “Any of you guys interested in coming over to- morrow for coffee and book chat?” That’s like calling out from the shower, “Anybody wanna do my back?” Still, I love reading. I love books and I love talk- ing about books. It’s fun and it’s good for the brain. The trick, I’m realizing, I mean the real linchpin to these book clubs, is getting just the right people involved. Book clubs are a lot like fishing trips or poker games; all it takes is one jerk to ruin everything. So you have to be vigilant and very selec- tive going in. Because once somebody is in the club and turns out to be a moron, I don’t know if there are any established mechanisms, short of giving them the wrong address, for getting rid of them. How do you drum some- body out of a book club? Do you just take the honest route and risk hurt feelings? “Sorry Al, none of us real- ized you were a knob until you wouldn’t shut up about Maeve Binchy... you’re out.” Or do you lie to avoid a scene and possible bodily harm? “Wow! What are the odds that everyone in the book club but you would go down with bird flu, Al? Oh well, not much point in carrying on now, is there?” It’s a fine line. After all, you want a mem- bership that is fairly diverse. Nothing is more tedious than everyone having the same opinions and tastes all the time. But you’ve got to be care- ful. Too much diversity and you’ve got a donnybrook breaking out over The Da Vinci Code or pastry slinging over the Life of Pi. And what qualifies as diverse? Do back issues of Penthouse Forum actually count as a genre? Finally there is the tricky little issue of gender. Most book clubs that I am aware of are almost exclu- sively female. That’s not nec- essarily a bad thing. In fact, for months I have been lob- bying for membership in a local all-female erotica book club. I told them we could have all the meetings at my house. I even said I’d supply the cheesies and cream soda. For some reason they’ve stopped returning my calls. Ideally I’d like a mix. I think men and women bring varied and interest- ing viewpoints to the table. There is an innate differ- ence in our world-views that makes for provocative, stimulating and, if one can avoid fisticuffs, edifying dis- cussion. O ne runs into difficulty however with the “couples” issue. You know, the “love him/hate her” dilemma? We’d like to have Mary in the group but all Roy reads are snowmobile manuals. George is an intelligent guy, but Phyllis needs a diction- ary to get through “Beetle Bailey.” Or even, “Sure, we all hate Tom and Betty, but they have a hot tub and Betty makes wicked date squares.” It’s all a little daunting. Maybe I should just join an existing book club. That’s if they’d have me. “Oh, sorry Neil, we had a book club, but what with that bird flu and all...” 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 So many books, so little time for a clubIN THE COMMUNITY CLICK AND SAY Pastor Sam Martin/ citizenseye.com photo Riding with a purpose Pastor Sam Martin at The Arms of Jesus Children’s Mission in Pickering shared this photo of the Thunder Horse Riders, a group of motorcycle enthusiasts from around Durham Region. The group raised $2,200, filled packages and then had them shipped to Guate- mala, where they were distributed to needy children through Arms of Jesus Children’s Mission staff. The members include, front, Robert ‘Dawg-r’ Villella and Bernie G. Weidner, and back, Steve Gregory, Tony ‘Mad Man’ Nagy, Pablo ‘Bear’ Lopez, John ‘Diesel’ Taylor, Juan ‘Diablo’ Guevara, and Brett Lee. Not pictured are Steve Tremblay, Tom ‘TT’ Turner, Marlon N. Chan, Stefen Lai, JoJo and Jazz. 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. 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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& Let trustees increase salaries to reflect workload It’s an issue nearly every school trustee must deal with, espe- cially when it comes time to decide whether to run for office. That issue is the remuneration which has been paid to trustees over the past three terms of office: just $5,000 per year. The Prov- ince has introduced legislation that could allow trustees to raise their salaries. Many believe the amount is a pittance compared to the many hours trustees put in every week in meetings and other business. And trustees also will quickly point to the massive budgets they have to handle each year: the Durham District School Board has a budget of about $550 million, compared to just over $700 million at the Region. However, when it comes to annual salary, regional councillors make eight times as much money as their school board counter- parts. Even those who would admit school trustees were paid far too much in the past -- Toronto trustees made in the neighbourhood of $50,000 a year before the Province changed the law in the mid 1990s -- might concede it is time to look at the salary structure once more. Part of the issue comes down to what the role of a school trustee should be. If a trustee’s role is largely one of oversight, then the job should not require heavy compensation. But if parents expect trustees to spend long hours poring over reports, answering phone calls and e-mails and attending some- times contentious, lengthy meetings, $5,000 a year doesn’t seem like enough compensation. Add in the fact that trustees, if they face a challenge at election time, must spend thousands of dollars to get re-elected, and it’s a wonder many decide to run for office at all. Talk about allowing trustees to raise their salaries as high as $20,000 per year seems a little much. It constitutes a 300 per cent raise and would seem to put us back on course toward those out- landish salaries that forced the Mike Harris government to cut back in the first place. A reasonable measure would allow trustees to perhaps double their salaries so that there is reasonable remuneration for the amount of time representatives put in. It might also convince some people who would otherwise not have run to take the plunge and offer voters more options. This Week’s Question: Do you support Ontario’s college teachers in their current strike? Yes No Indifferent Cast your vote online at infodurhamregion.com Last Week’s Question: Do you support a move to a four- year term from the current three-year span for municipal politicians? No: 72.3 % Yes : 27.7 % LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Time for Pickering to deliver tax increases in line with inflation To the editor: Re: ‘Budget looks bleak for Pickering,’ March 1. Here we go again, a tax increase for 2006 at 6.6 per cent; that alone is hard enough to swallow. Then, I am informed that in 2007 I face an increase of up to 16 per cent. Te ll me, does Pickering council dream in technico- lour? I live on a pension and, according to the federal gov- ernment, the cost of living rose 2.25 per cent. Isn’t that amazing? That is exactly how much my pension went up. Based on these figures, in the next two years, my Pickering taxes will rise 22.6 per cent, my pension will in- crease 4.5 percent. Could you please tell me where I am going to find the difference of 18.1 per cent? If I am forced to live with a 2.25 per cent increase, then it is about time all levels of government and utilities were forced to do the same. They say they will have to cut services, but they are al- ready doing that. So, if they cannot resolve the problem, all Pickering politicians, please step aside and let someone who has new and better ideas run our community. Harry Selby Pickering To y g un ban not critical to crime prevention To the editor: It is the responsibility of governments at all levels to provide protection and se- curity for its citizens. Gun violence in some places is making people feel that our streets are not safe. Governments must appear to be taking action to coun- teract that fear in the public. One of the solutions pre- sented is a total ban on guns which, of course, is unlikely to stop the gun violence. The latest solution offered is to ban toy guns. Now everyone knows that the only violence to be pre- vented there is from a trig- ger-happy police officer shooting some person with a toy gun thinking it’s a real gun. That is not going to stop the violence foremost in people’s minds. Criminals need to know they will be caught and that they will be punished se- verely. That means people must get over their fear and start talking. People need to let their government know they sup- port tougher action on vio- lent crimes and increased police presence. They need to come forward when they witness violence. They also need to let their government know that po- lice need training that will lessen the chance of them shooting innocent people (kids with toy guns). Finally, they need to let their government know when actions they are pro- posing are ludicrous. 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For meeting details call 905.420.2222 or visit our website DATE MEETING TIME 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 Mar. 27 Executive Committee 7:30 pm Mar 29 Accessibility Advisory Committee 7:00 pm 905.420.2222 cityofpickering.com 24 Hour Access 905.420.4660 Public Skating at Pickering Recreation Complex Skate times for Families, Tots, Adults, plus specialty skate times! 905.683.6582 The Place that Community Built Pickering Recreation Complex Voted Best Fitness Facility 905.683.6582 Public Notice In accordance with the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, c.25, the City of Pickering gives Notice of its intent to pass a by-law to stop-up and close part of Sheppard Avenue, Pickering, legally described as that part of Lot 31, Concession 1, Pickering, designated as Part 2, Plan 40R-24050, and convey it to the abutting owner. (Shown on sketch below). The plan and description showing the lands affected may be viewed in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Pickering. This by-law will be considered by the Executive Committee of Council on March 27, 2006 and if approved at that time by City Council on April 3, 2006. Anyone wishing to comment on this matter should contact the City Clerk on or before noon on March 24, 2006. Debi A. Bentley, City Clerk Pickering Civic Complex One The Esplanade Pickering, ON L1V 6K7 905.420.4611 cityofpickering.com SUBJECT LANDS TO BE STOPPED UP AND CONVEYED Fire Won’t Wa it! A fire in your home can turn into a raging inferno faster than you could ever imagine. If a fire breaks out in your home, don’t waste time trying to save possessions. Get everyone out and away from the building as quickly as possible and go to your designated meeting place. Then call the fire department from a neighbour’s phone. Never re-enter a burning building. Remember: your most valuable possession is your life. A message from the Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council and Pickering Fire Services. For more information contact Pickering Fire Services at Phone: 905.420.4628 or email: fire@city.pickering.on.ca or visit our website at cityofpickering.com Free lunch & children’s activities at the Royal Canadian Legion Located at 1555 Bayly Street, following the parade. The parade will be forming at 10:00 am sharp at Sir John A. Macdonald Public School (777 Balaton Avenue) PA GE A7 ◆ NEWS ADVERTISER ◆ March 15, 2006 P By Izabela Jaroszynski Staff Writer DURHAM — Heather Frize is a marketer, a bookkeeper, a communications specialist, and a designer. The self-taught jew- elry maker and owner of Ecstatic Accessory Designs is a young en- trepreneur. But she didn’t learn her busi- ness skills at school. With an Arts degree from the University of Guelph, the Durham native specialized in Studio Art and Art History -- neither of which could have helped her file her taxes or keep proper sales records. Ms. Frize learned those skills through her experience in Sum- mer Company, a program run by the Ontario government and locally administered by the Busi- ness Advisory Centre of Durham (BACD). “It was an amazing experi- ence,” she said of the program that got her tiny company off the ground in 2001 while she was still in university. Now 28, Ms. Frize is making a living selling her designs around the GTA. She was one of the success stories on hand at the 2006 Youth Entrepreneur Conference to an- swer questions and offer inspira- tion to hundreds of high school students from across Durham Region who are participating in this year’s Business Plan Com- petition and who are eligible to apply for the Summer Company program. Entrepreneurship is being marketed to youth as a viable ca- reer option. The Business Advi- sory Centre of Durham (BACD) runs a number of youth pro- grams to encourage students to think about the benefits of small business ownership. Small business is the back- bone of the Ontario economy, representing 80 per cent of all business in the province. Al- though the statistics can be grim for first-time business owners, Donna McAllister, the youth co- ordinator at BACD, believes it is important to show students entrepreneurship is an option as a career choice. Ms. Allister teaches youth how to create a proper business plan. Now in its second year, the Sec- ondary School Business Plan Competition is part of a provin- cial program designed to inspire new business growth. In 2005, the competition was piloted locally at Sinclair Second- ary School in Whitby. It was such a success, Ms. Allister said, that this year’s program will include participants from six school in the region. The winners will go on to compete provincially. Ms. Allister’s role is to provide support. “If you have questions or prob- lems, you can come and see me,” she told the students during the Yo uth Conference. The same business plans that students use to enter the com- petition can be used to apply for the Summer Company program. Open to students 15-29 years old, this program awards up to $3,000 in start-up funds and provides hand-on coaching and mentor- ing from local business leaders. “Mentoring is the key to suc- cess,” Ms. Allister said. “You are 60 per cent more likely to suc- ceed when matched with a men- tor.” According to Jennifer Morri- son, manager of economic de- velopment in Whitby, Durham Region is a prime location for opening a new business. “Being in Durham, you are at an advantage,” she told the crowd of local students. Ms. Mor- rison cited population growth, industry growth and expansion of educational institutions as trends that are perfect for grow- ing a business. In the next 20 years, the popu- lation of Durham Region is ex- pected to explode. That kind of growth demands infrastructure and needs a talented pool of young entrepreneurs, she said. Oshawa mayor John Gray agreed. “A city’s economic success is built upon the corporate suc- cess of its individual citizens,” he said. But no business venture comes without risk, he added. “A nything we do in life comes with risk, but the rewards can be great,” he said, adding that lessons can be learned even through failure. Steve Parish, mayor of Ajax, encouraged students to plan in order to minimize the chance of failure. “If you plan it right, you can handle risk and succeed,” he said, adding that you have to take risk in order to make good thinks happen. “I think it was President Ken- nedy who said that there are two kinds of people in the world. People who see the world as it is and ask why; and people who see the world as it could be and ask why not,” he said. “That summarizes what an en- trepreneur is in my view.” Items may not be exactly as shown. Supply and selection will vary by outlet. Shop early for best selection. 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Page B2 Sports briefs MARCH 15, 2006 [ Tr ack and field ] Holder hurdles to All-American status at indoor meet PICKERING — A Pickering hurdler showed the way for Missouri Baptist University (MBU) at a major U.S. col- legiate indoor competition this past weekend. Nikkita Holder, a Dunbarton High School graduate and a multiple OFSAA medal-winning athlete there, earned two all- American hon- ours (top-six fin- ish) for the MBU Lady Spartans at the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Indoor Track and Field Champion- ships in Johnson, Tennessee from March 11 to 13. The freshman at the St. Louis, Mis- souri-based university ran three per- sonal best times while finishing third in the women’s 60-metre hurdles in a time of 8.55 seconds and fifth in the 60m sprint in a time of 7.67. Af ter running four races in a day, however, Holder was unable to ad- vance to the final of the 200 metres, posting a time of 25.61. As a team, MBU captured the na- tional title in indoor track and field, the first time in the history of the univer- sity. Holder, however, is leaving MBU in January, transferring to Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio, where she will begin an athletic scholarship and compete for the OSU Buckeyes women’s track and field team. [ Tennis ] Dunmoore signups coming soon PICKERING — With spring on the way, the Dunmoore Tennis Club is gearing up for its summer season with its slate of registration dates next month. Registrations will be held on: • April 11 from 6:30 to 8 p.m., Pickering Recreation Complex, room 1; • April 22 from 10 a.m. to noon, Pickering Recreation Complex, room 1; and • April 29 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Dunmoore Tennis Club courts at the foot of Whites Road. For more information, call 905- 420-8333. To f ind out activities for the 2006 tennis season, log on to www.dun- mooretennisclub.com. Register for Ajax club in April AJAX — The Ajax Tennis Club hosts its summer program signups next month. New and returning members can register for the club’s new season on Saturday, April 1 at the Ajax Winter Ten- nis Bubble from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The tennis bubble is at the southwest corner of the parking lot at the Ajax Community Centre, 75 Centennial Rd. Glendale signups start March 24 PICKERING — The Glendale Ten- nis Club holds its summer membership registration later this month. Tennis signups are set for the Pickering Recreation Complex, 1867 Valley Farm Rd., on Friday, March 24 from 7 to 9:30 p.m. There’s also a signup session at the complex on Sunday, March 26 from noon to 2 p.m. Glendale offers a wide variety of house leagues, competitive leagues, junior programs, and social drop-ins this summer. For more information, contact the club’s membership director, Jack Ja- coby, at 905-420-0147. Howard rink out in front at Brier Pickering’s Hart helps propel Ontario reps to fine start By Jim Easson Special to the News Advertiser AJAX — Thus far at the 2006 Tim Hortons Brier, Pickering Olympian Richard Hart and the Glenn Howard rink are making a serious bid for the Canadian men’s curling title. The Ontario representatives, based in Coldwater, are still perfect in round-robin play, with a 5-0 mark heading into Tuesday’s action at the Brier at Regina’s Brandt Centre. Their latest win Monday came courtesy of BC’s Brian Windsor, falling behind 2-0 early, but rebounding to post an impres- sive 9-5 victory. The On- tario represen- tatives played N ewfoundland on Tuesday, with the result unavailable at press time. Curling with Howard and Hart are Brent Laing and Craig Savill. In other Brier news, Howard came second in the Ford Hot Shots competi- tion, and collected $3,000. He says he will split it four ways with his team- mates since curling is a team game. A delightful addition to the Brier is the ‘Adopt A Junior’ program where local junior curlers receive the oppor- tunity to get to know one of the Brier teams up close. The lucky draw win- ners receive a team-coloured jacket and sit with the coach and fifth man behind the scoreboard for one game apiece. For the second consecutive year, the four Brier playoff teams will receive money for television exposure crest- ing value: $40,000 to each of the two finalist teams, with $30,000 to third and $20,000 to fourth. Two brothers from Annandale, pres- ident Craig Jewer and brother Paul, are attending the Regina Brier to see their little brother, Keith Jewer, play the lead position for the Newfoundland team. ••• Annandale’s Patrick Janssen rink is headed to the junior provincials after winning its draw at the Bantam/Junior Mixed Regional Playdowns hosted at the Ajax club this past weekend. The Janssen foursome of third Tracy O’Leary, second Tyler Anderson and lead Ren James captured the ‘A’ side of the draw at regionals, thus advancing to the Provincial Junior Mixed Cham- pionships at the Oakville Curling Club from April 14 to 18. Susannah Moylan was the coach of the Janssen team. The Lesley Pyne rink, representing Annandale in the bantam mixed re- gional event, didn’t fare as well. Pyne was sidelined after posting a 1-1 mark after their first two games, but lost their third game in an extra end. Curling with Pyne were Wesley For- get, Stacey Hogan and Emmett Mur- phy. Jennifer McGhee coached the team. ••• The curling season is winding down at Annandale. Two bonspiels remain on the calendar: the 41st annual St. Pat’s Mixed Bonspiel this Saturday, which features three six–end games, snacks, lunch, dinner, dancing, lots of prizes and fun, and the men’s year- end Last Chance Bonspiel goes again on April 8 and 9. Richard Hart Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo Tyler Anderson and Ren James, representing the Annandale Curling Club, sweep a rock during the Region 2 Junior/Bantam Mixed Curling Championships at the Ajax-based club last weekend. The team, skipped by Patrick Janssen, went on to win the ‘A’ side of the draw and will play in the provincials at the Oakville Curling Club on April 14 to 16. Golden mat campaign for Ajax’s Rabjohn Teen keeps winning with Team Impact, Ajax High wrestling clubs By Al Rivett Sports Editor AJAX — A great season on the mat just got better for Ajax wrestler Paul Rabjohn. In what has been a season of tri- umphs, Rabjohn added to his trea- sure trove of medals with two more gold for the Ajax-based Team Impact at the Mohawk Valley International Wrestling Festival in Canastota, New York, near Syracuse, on the week- end. The high-profile event attracted 516 athletes from across the north- eastern U.S. as well as from Canada. Rabjohn competed in both official Olympic styles of wrestling: freestyle and Greco-Roman. In Greco-Roman wrestling, athletes are not permit- ted to trip, grasp or touch below the waist. This style of wrestling is rarely practised in Canada. In the 69-kilogram weight class freestyle finals, Rabjohn defeated Dillon Shue from Fulton, N.Y. 6-0 (win), 3-4 (loss), and 4-0 (win). In the Greco-Roman final, he de- feated Matt Palmer from Mohawk Valley 6-0 (win) and 7-1 (win). Te am Impact coach Stan Tzogas says Rabjohn’s ability to outwit and overpower his opponents was on full display at the international wrestling showcase in New York State. “It appears that Paul has devel- oped what we (Team Impact coach- ing staff) have been trying to instill in all our athletes,” says Tzogas. “We like to see a poised and methodical ap- proach to competing to win matches. Paul has displayed the ability to com- bine both brains and brawn. This is the quality displayed by most suc- cessful wrestlers. It brings us great pride in our efforts when we can see our athletes demonstrate what we are coaching.” The week before, Rabjohn did it again, this time as part of the Ajax High School wrestling team at the Ontario Federation of School Ath- letic Associations (OFSAA) Wrestling Championships in Sarnia March 1 and 2. Wrestling in the 72kg weight class, the Grade 11 student won five match- es to sew up his first-ever provincial high school crown. With 32 competitors in his weight class, Rabjohn won five consecutive matches, including a victory over fa- voured and top-seeded Matt Parsons from Orillia District Collegiate Vo- cational Institute in the gold-medal match. In a tight contest, the Ajax wrestler -- the third seed in the weight class -- won gold after scoring with moves that yielded higher points than his opponent in the second round. Although the score of the match was close, Rabjohn thought other- wise, saying he controlled the match from the outset. “The scoring seems like it was tight, but I felt I dominated because I controlled it,” says Rabjohn. The gold-medal victory was espe- cially sweet for Rabjohn, who was beaten by Parsons at the Mattmen Classic meet in Brampton earlier in the season. “There was extra motivation for me,” says Rabjohn. Winning an OFSAA wrestling gold, says Ajax High coach Dan Prescott, is extremely difficult, owing to the quality of wrestlers from across the province. “It’s fabulous for the school and for our wrestling program,” says Prescott. “His overall dedication and time put into the sport has been well worth the effort. OFSAA is a very important tournament in Ontario and to be an OFSAA champion is no easy task. It’s a tournament of champions. Every- one is a champion from their region. To win, you have to beat a lot of good wrestlers.” In the OFSAA semifinal, Rab- john defeated the number-two seed Chadd Lee 1-0 (win), 2-5 (loss) and 3-0 (win), in what he viewed as his most competitive match at OFSAA. The Ajax wrestler says it was all about staying confident and calm. “After I lost the second round I tried to keep my composure and not throw off my game plan,” he recalls. “I tried to stay confident.” As an OFSAA gold medallist, Rab- john joins an elite group of top grap- plers at Ajax High, including Matt McLean, who won back-to-back pro- vincial titles for the school in 1991 and 1992, and John McLean, who won OFSAA gold in 1997. Last month, Rabjohn finished as the gold medallist at the Ontario Ju- venile Wrestling Championships for Te am Impact at the Six Nations Re- serve. There, he won the juvenile crown in the 69kg weight division. The Mohawk Valley Tournament is Rabjohn’s last event before the Canadian Juvenile (U19) Wrestling Championships in Edmonton from April 10 to 12. Rabjohn says he’s carrying a lot of confidence into nationals, the pre- mier meet of the wrestling season. He’s entering as the defending cham- pion, having won the 69kg weight class national title in the Cadet age group (under-17) in St. John’s, Nfld. in 2005. This year, however, Rabjohn will try for another Canadian crown in the juvenile (17-year-old) category. “I’m fairly confident,” he says, when asked if he can win repeat gold. Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Ajax High School wrestler Paul Rabjohn won the gold medal for his weight class at the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations Wrestling Cham- pionships in Sarnia recently. This past weekend, Rabjohn was golden once again at the Mohawk Valley International Wrestling Festival where he won free- style and Greco-Roman titles. Nikkita Holder NOTICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE Provision of Additional Capacity for the Duffin Creek Water Pollution Control Plant The Regional Municipalities of York and Durham are undertaking a joint study to identify the preferred method of providing additional wastewater treatment capacity at the Duffin Creek Water Pollution Control Plant (WPCP) to service future growth in the urban areas of York and Durham Regions. Located in the City of Pickering, the Duffin Creek WPCP treats the wastewater flows collected by the York- Durham Sewage System (YDSS), which provides sanitary sewer service to portions of York Region (Newmarket, Richmond Hill, Aurora, Markham & Vaughan) and Durham Region (Ajax & Pickering). Population and employment growth forecasted for the existing and future service areas of the YDSS will ultimately generate sanitary sewage flows beyond the existing capacity of the Duffin Creek WPCP. The Regions are seeking approval from the Ministry of the Environment to increase the average day capacity of the Duffin Creek WPCP from 420,000 cubic metres/day to 630,000 cubic metres/day. This study is proceeding under Schedule C as described in the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (June 2000)document. The Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) is a five- phase process that includes an extensive evaluation of the impacts of proposed projects on the technical, natural, social/cultural, and economic components of the environment. We are currently finalizing the third phase of the study, which involves an assessment of the alternative design concepts for expansion of the WPCP, and selection of a preferred expansion concept. Numerous studies are being carried out as part of this phase to identify the potential impacts of the preferred expansion concept, and measures for mitigating these impacts. The studies are scheduled for completion over the spring of 2006, and include a receiving water impact assessment, a natural features impact assessment, and odour, air emission, and noise assessments. The fourth phase of the study will involve the filing of an Environmental Study Report (ESR) for public review and comment. The ESR will include comprehensive details on the studies undertaken, data collected, issues raised by stakeholders, and any other matters covered during the study. The fifth phase will involve the implementation of the recommendations. DUFFIN CREEK WPCP LOCATION PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE Members of the public are invited to attend an Information Centre on Wednesday, April 5, 2006, between 6:30 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. at the Ajax Community Centre, HMS Ajax Room, 75 Centennial Road, Town of Ajax.Abrief presentation will commence at 7:00pm. Attendees will have an opportunity to examine and provide comment on the preferred expansion strategy, as well as the plans for mitigating impacts. We encourage your involvement in this study. Please visit the project web site at www.region.durham.on.ca/duffincreek forfurther information on this study. Project studies are being posted on the project web site as they become available. You may also contact either of the following: Mr. Rich Tindall, P.Eng. Project Manager Regional Municipality of Durham Works Department 605 Rossland Road East, Box 623 Whitby, ON L1N 6A3 Phone: (905) 668-7711, Ext. 3547 Toll Free: 1-800-372-1102 Fax: (905) 668-2051 Ms. Adrian Coombs, P.Eng. Project Manager Regional Municipality of York Transportation and Works Department 17250 Yonge Street, Box 147 Newmarket, ON L3Y 6Z1 Phone : (905) 830-4444, Ext. 5098 Toll Free : 1-877-GO4-YORK Fax : (905) 836-4590 Email: info@duffincreek.com PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE York Region PA GE B2 ◆ NEWS ADVERTISER ◆ MARCH 15, 2006A/P City swimmers a force at junior provincials Pickering club improves to seventh overall in Ontario in team standings PICKERING — Pickering Swim Club age group coach and decorated Olym- pian Anne Ottenbrite looked for her young swimmers to get their feet wet and perform well at the recent 2006 Junior Short Course Provincials Cham- pionships in London. And, they more than surpassed her expectations. “You try to teach the kids that the goals don’t stop at achieving the time standards (for provincials),” said Ot- tenbrite in an interview days before the high-calibre meet. “Going to the meet isn’t the prize -- swimming well, doing a best time and scoring (a top-eight fin- ish) at the meet are the keys.” Hosted at the Canada Games Aquat- ic Centre in London recently, the Pickering Swim Club was one of 85 teams from across Ontario participat- ing. Ottenbrite also hoped the 22-mem- ber Pickering contingent would swim well enough to improve on its 10th- place team standing from a year ago. And, they did, finishing seventh in the team standings. Leading the way was Danielle Gomba, who posted top-eight finishes in all her events, including gold med- als in the girls’ 13-year-old 200-metre butterfly (2:21.61) and the 100m fly (1:02.36). She also captured silvers in the 50m freestyle (27.45), 100m back- stroke (1:05.43) and the 200m free (2:09.08). She won bronze in the 200m back (2:20.96) and was fourth in the 100m free. Jessica Ward won gold in the girls’ 17- year-old 200m breaststroke (2:31.79), while also capturing silver in the 100m breast (1:11.93). Her other efforts in- cluded fourth-place finishes in the 400m individual medley and in the 200m IM. Kaleigh Heard posted a trio of silver- medal finishes in the girls’ 14-year-old division. Heard was second in the 400m IM (5:01.65), the 100m free (59.01) and the 400m free (4:29.09). She swam to bronze in the 200m free (2:06.24) and was seventh in the 200m breast. Allison Foster swam to a pair of sil- ver medals, finishing second in the 1,500m free (18:10.26) and the 800m free (9:23.50) in the girls’ 13-year-old division. She bronzed in the 400m free (4:33.92) and was sixth in the 200m free and eighth in the 100m free. Caroline Gomba collected two silvers in the girls’ 10-year-old bracket. She was second in the 200m free (2:29.46) and 400m free (5:08.03), while placing sixth in the 50m free and the 100m free. Ainsley Corkum, swimming in the girls’ 13-year-old division, won bronze in the 1,500m free (18:21.68). She placed fifth in the 800m free and sev- enth in the 400m free. Michael Foster finished in the top eight in all his events in the 12-year-old division. His best effort was a bronze in the 200m IM (2:34.89). He also finished fourth in the 800m free and the 400m free, fifth in the 200m free and the 400m IM, sixth in the 100m free and seventh in the 200m back. Foster finished sec- ond in the Ironman Award, based on his 200m IM and 800m free results. Carleen Ginter earned bronze in the girls’ 11-year-old division. She was third in the 800m free (10:29.24), fifth in the 400m free and seventh in the 200m fly. Adam Gomba was top eight in all his events, including a bronze in the boys’ 15-year-old 200m free (1:56.73). He was fourth in the 100m free, sixth in the 100m back, 200m back and 400m free, seventh in the 400m free and eighth in the 100m fly and 400m free. Alysha Lynden swam to bronze in the 200m breast (2:44.81) in the girls’ 13-year-old category. She was sixth in the 100m fly and seventh in the 100m breast. Meghan Toswell, 11, finished top eight in all her events and was third for the Ironman Award. She finished fourth in the girls’ 11-year-old 200m fly, fifth in the 800m free, seventh in the 400m free, 200m IM and 50m free and eighth in the 400m IM and 200m free. Robert Masters placed eighth in the boys’ 12-year-old 800m free. Alison Russell finished eighth in the girls’ 12- year-old 800m free. Other athletes competing were Re- becca Acheson, 15, Kayla Bannister, 14, Jeff Cernele, 16, Kayla Ginter, 12, Alex Griffith, 17, Emily Mayer, nine, Hollie Smith, 11, Michael Storto, 16 and Katie We bster, 12. NOTES: Pickering swimmers took a combined 455.2 seconds off all their previous best swims; swam 76 best times and broke 19 club records in events... Ainsley Corkum took the most time off of any swimmer, shed- ding 115.4 seconds. Ron Pietroniro/News Advertiser photo Emily Mayer, front, along with fellow Pickering Swim Club members Ainsley Corkum, Caroline Gomba, Kayle Ginter and Hollie Smith all helped the club achieve a seventh- place overall finish in the team standings at the recent Junior Provincial Swimming Championships in London. Ohio university city teen’s top choice for soccer, academics By Al Rivett Sports Editor PICKERING — It didn’t take long for Cara Cornacchia to feel right at home at the Ohio-based university where she’ll spend her next four years on a soccer scholarship. After hearing from several other American universities that attempted to sign the 17-year-old Pickering resi- dent to a scholarship offer, Cornac- chia knew immediately that the Uni- versity of Dayton, which competes in the NCAA Division 1 Atlantic 10 Conference, was right for her. “It’s a beautiful school. When I first saw it, I liked it and I knew it was for me,” says Cornacchia, of the private Catholic institution located in south- west Ohio, near Cincinnati. “They have an excellent academic program, not to mention an excellent soccer program. I’m excited to get going.” Cornacchia fielded offers from such schools as Rice University, Boston University, Wright State, the University of Missouri, the University of Rhode Island and the University of Toledo before settling on Dayton, which was the 20th-ranked women’s soccer program in the U.S. last sea- son. She’s one of two Canadians on the UD Flyers women’s soccer team and one of eight new freshman recruits set to join the program. The Grade 12 student at St. Mary Catholic Second- ary School joins longtime teammate Lauren Maybury, another Flyers’ freshman. Both she and Maybury, of Bolton, played on the national cham- pion Dixie 88s under-18 team last year and they’ve been teammates on the provincial team since 2003. The 5-foot, 3-inch midfielder says she’s looking forward to playing under coach Mike Tucker, who scouted her at a tournament in Mississauga last summer, which eventually led to the scholarship offer. She says they are like-minded in the way they view the game. “Mike Tucker sees the game the way I see it. He’s a very technical coach and he’s very committed to the team concept.” As for Tucker, he’s also enamoured with Cornacchia’s soccer skills, which remind him of a senior player in the Dayton program who graduated last season. “Cara is a highly skilled and active midfielder who will remind Flyer fans of graduating senior Katie Lowstuter,” said Tucker on the University of Day- ton women’s soccer website. Cornacchia says she will continue to train on her own with her father, Rocco, this summer, eschewing an- other outdoor season with the Dixie 88s under-18 squad, the No. 1 team for that age group in Canada last year. She says she may play in a women’s league, but hasn’t decided as yet. She will begin training with the soccer team at UD in early August be- fore starting classes later that month. The soccer season gets under way in late August. Most of all, Cornacchia says she hopes to have an immediate impact on the Flyers, playing a role in push- ing them farther than their semifinal finish in the Atlantic 10 Conference of a year ago. “I want to make a great impact. I’ve been working all my life for a scholar- ship, so I want to bring everything I have to do the best that I possibly can.” Merle Robillard/ News Advertiser photo Like the soccer ball, Cara Cornacchia, of Pickering, will attempt to keep athletics and academics in balance while attending the University of Dayton on a full athletic schol- arship in the fall. She’s play for the Flyers women’s soccer team, starting with training camp in early August. Cornacchia plans to soar with University of Dayton Flyers Shooting Stars shine at own meet DURHAM — Durham West Shooting Stars athletes were in top form at the Special Olympics Rhythmic Gymnas- tics/Martial Gym Competition in Ajax last weekend. Hosted by the Durham West Shooting Stars at Alexander Graham Bell Public School, the meet attracted 35 other ath- letes from across the province, coming from Brampton, Toronto, Kitchener-Wa- terloo and New Hamburg. The competition was unique in that it featured both rhythmic gymnastics and martial gym, a new sport for boys in special Olympics that is martial arts to music. Results of Shooting Stars athletes: Ball Level 1C: Kassandra Wright, gold; Nicole Zovak, fourth; Carlie Pulla-Chin, fifth; Ains- ley Pascoe, sixth; Level 2A: Janet Heeney, fourth; Level 2B: Victoria Edwards, gold; Jessica Azzolin, silver; Level 2C: Brittany Toste, silver; Hoop Level 2A: Janet Heeney, fourth; Level 2B: Victoria Edwards, gold; Jessica Azzolin, silver; Level 2C: Brittany Toste, gold; Level 1C: Kassandra Wright, gold; Nicole Zovak, silver; Ainsley Pascoe, fifth; Carlie Pulla-Chin, sixth; Ribbon Level 1C: Kassandra Wright, silver; Carlie Pulla-Chin, bronze; Nicole Zovak, fourth; Ainsley Pascoe, fifth; Level 2A: Janet Heeney, fourth; Level 2B: Victoria Edwards, gold; Jessica Azzolin, silver; Level 2C: Brittany Toste, silver; Free: Kassandra Wright, gold; Ainsley Pascoe, silver; Nicole Zovak, fourth; Carlie Pulla-Chin, fifth; Rope Level – 2A: Janet Heeney, bronze; Level – 2B: Victoria Edwards, gold; Jessica Azzolin, silver; Level – 2C: Brittany Toste, bronze; Boys – martial gym Stick: Jonathan Edwards, gold; Rope: Jonathan Edwards, gold. 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Top Shelf nets win over Press AJAX — To p Shelf continued its win- ning ways with a convincing 56-46 win over North Alliance Press in the opening game of Ajax Men’s Basketball League play last Wednesday night. Louis Davis led Top Shelf with 23 points; Doug Coles added 14. NAP had solid, all-round production from Don McEachern with 14, Pat Roach with 12 and Clyde Walters with 11 points. In Game 2, David Jackson had an outstanding game for the Blue team to down Dickson Printing 61-49. Jackson had 26 points. He was assisted by Steve Hudson with 15 and Tom George with 13. Don Leahy was rock steady for Dick- son with 17. Sherwin James with 14 and Stephen Johnston with 10 also scored for Dickson. ESN Packaging Services completed the evening with a 66-51 win over the Burgundy team. ESN’s Claude Whitfield lead all scor- ers with 23 points. Bob Hunt had a hard- earned 21 points and Tom Rowen 13. Mike Stoddart lead Burgundy with 20, Yves Dube threw down 13 and Ian Go- golek duplicated last week’s points with 11. Athlete of the month Student: Steven Hann School: Elizabeth B. Phin Grade: 6 Steven is a dedicated athlete who sets a fine example for his teammates. This year, Steven was on the cross- country, volleyball, soccer and baseball teams, also a member of the Phin Km Club. He won the Area and DEAA cross--country championship for his age group. After his race Steven went back to the top of the hill to cheer on and encourage every E.B. Phin runner that came in. At all times Steven is enthusiastic, fair and hard-working. 905-420-1344 Market your skills! Be your own Boss! Self Employment benefit Program www.essentialcommunications.ca 101 Dundas St. West #201, Whitby, Ontario Do you have a good business idea? Do you have the skills and qualifications to make it happen? Are you currently out of work? Do you have an Employment Insurance Claim – or have you had one in the past 3 years (5 years if on maternity benefit at that time)? Are you interested in becoming an entrepreneur? Learn how to develop your business skills through the Self-Employment Benefit program at our upcoming Orientations Thursday, March 23rd or Monday, March 27th Call 905-668-4141 for information or to reserve a seat. Essential Communications Ltd. are the proud providers of the Self-Employment Benefit program in Durham Region. This project is funded by the Government of Canada CASINO CAREER CENTRE Helping to build an industry Black Jack & Poker Training Looking for a new career? Be a part of a growing business! Open House Sat. March 18 - Noon - 4pm Call for details. Days or eve classes Inquiries: 905-666-8840 www.casinocareercentre.com 10 Sunray St., Unit 205, Whitby Great people, great rewards and great opportunities. Due to incredible growth at our brand new Pickering location, as well as ongoing expansion at our Oshawa site, we are looking for enthusiastic people just like you to join our customer service team. MINACS JOB FAIR Oshawa Civic Auditorium • 99 Thornton Rd. S • Bobby Orr Room • Thursday, March 16, 2006, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Permanent, full-time positions available. Please ensure to bring your résumé. What you can expect: Excellent paid benefi ts • Paid training • Career growth opportunities • Incentives and more! To learn more about the opportunities and positions available, please visit the Career Opportunities section of the Minacs Web site at www.minacs.com and refer to the Pickering and Oshawa locations. Please attach your résumé in MS Word format. We thank all candidates, however, only those under consideration will be contacted. We are an equal opportunity employer. Dynamic opportunities, and a bright future! EAST PENN Canada We're Growing Again! Established in 1979 and currently experiencing double-digit growth, EAST PENN Canada sells lead acid batteries to the automotive, industrial motive power and stationary back up power supply markets. Through our Head Office located in Ajax, Ontario, we operate 14 distribution locations across Canada. The company has a long history of recognizing and rewarding employees through internal promotions and a very competitive remuneration package. Presently we are seeking to fill the following positions: GRAPHIC DESIGNER We are seeking a creative and dynamic individual with an above average work ethic to join our Marketing Team. Reporting to the Marketing Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for numerous projects including: ●Design and layout of various print materials such as magazine advertising, product brochures, tradeshow ads, company & customer promotional materials ●Preparation of PowerPoint presentations ●Layout and design of corporate web site based on company direction and strategy Skills/Education Required: ●Degree specializing in Graphic Design, Communications or similar discipline with 2+ years industry experience ●Advanced to Expert knowledge in the following graphics programs: Photoshop, Illustrator, Publisher ●Advanced to Expert knowledge in Microsoft Office products: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. ●Advanced knowledge in web layout and design. ●Ability to work and achieve results on time with minimal guidance or direction ●Flexible in approach and problem-solving ability; able to embrace challenges with imagination and flair ●Excellent written and verbal communication skills ●Oral and written communication skills in French are an asset. If you have a portfolio to show, please provide us a link to your page or attach some sample work to your resume profile TRANSLATOR (Part-time) ENGLISH TO FRENCH Reporting to the Marketing Manager, the successful candidate will possess mastery of French and English, both written and spoken, enjoy coordinating information, be committed to high quality standards, and be able to meet tight deadlines. Responsibilities include: ●Translation of company brochures and customer specific promotional materials ●Translation support for other departments within the company Skills/Education Required: ●Minimum 2 years translation theory and practice experience ●Excellent oral and written communication skills in French and English, including editing and proofreading skills ●Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products: Word, Excel, PowerPoint ●Basic knowledge of Illustrator, Publisher and/or Quark so that translations can be made directly into English documents ●Certification from a recognized Translator's Association an asset We offer a competitive remuneration package including commission, bonuses, and profit share. If you are interested in a long-term career, please submit your resume indicating the position to: EAST PENN Canada 165 Harwood Ave. N. Ajax, Ontario L1Z 1L9 Fax: (905) 619-4248 Email: hr@eastpenn-powerbattery.com Att: Lisa Primeau, H.R. 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BINDERY OPERATOR The successful candidate will possess 3-5 years experience overseeing and directing the general operation of a Muller Martini Saddle Stitcher, Panda Perfect Binder and have general knowledge of cutting and folding. A strong technical background in bindery operation is required. CLAMP OPERATOR Experience in logistics and clamp truck operation, knowledge of material handling equipment and the ability to work with minimum supervision is required. May be required to assist in after hours shipping. Some shift work and weekend work is involved. Please submit applications, (STATING POSITION APPLYING FOR) prior to March 15th, 2006 to: Fax: 905-831-2372 OR E-MAIL: khume@ironstonemedia.com Only suitable candidates will be contacted Graphic Designer / Marketing Assistant, Interactive Media The Durham Region Media Group's Interactive Me- dia department requires a Graphic Designer / Mar- keting Assistant to join its dynamic team. The successful candidate will possess strong de- sign skills and proven expertise in the Adobe CS Suite with a focus on Photoshop, Illustrator and Acrobat. Significant experience working with on- line formats, image compression and GIF anima- tion a must. Working knowledge of Dreamweaver, Flash and basic HTML/CSS required. In addition to these requirements, the successful candidate must be able to develop streamlined production workflows, and manage multiple pro- jects (with tight deadlines) in a fast-paced sales en- vironment. Applicants should submit their resume electronically (in Word or PDF format) to: Todd Blayone, Business Development Manager, Interactive (tblayone@durhamregion.com). We thank all applicants.Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.Portfolio required. EXCITING NEW CAREER OPPORTUNITY North America’s fastest growing health and wellness company is now looking for Managers and Management Trainees. OPPORTUNITY OF A LIFETIME. Renumeration from $22K for Trainees to $55K+ for qualifi ed Managers. Please send resumes to centerjobs@truestarhealth.com Jr.Web Developer (Part Time), Interactive Media durhamregion.com, Durham Region's leading community site, seeks a part-time Jr.Web Developer. The successful candidate will possess strong working knowledge of HTML, JavaScript, CSS, XML, Dream- weaver and Fireworks/Photoshop. Familiarity with a pro- gramming language like PHP a benefit. Must possess strong organization and communication skills, and be able to take direction from the development team. Rigor- ous attention to detail and consistency vital. Applicants should submit their resume and portfolio electronically (in Word or PDF format) to: To dd Blayone, Business Development Manager, Interactive (tblayone@durhamregion.com). We thank all applicants.Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. SMALLENGINE MECHANIC required for busy Scarborough location. Full time position, Monday to Saturday 9am-6pm. 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You have: ❉Empathy for and a compassionate understanding of the elderly. ❉Strong skills in marketing, media and public relations ❉Excellent networking and communication skills ❉ Strong skills in supervision, budgeting and awareness of all applicable legislation ❉A high degree of proficiency in interpersonal and communicative skills, both written and verbal ❉Proficient computer skills ❉Post Secondary Education in a related field ❉Self-motivated, high productivity profile Please e-mail your resume in Word Format with salary expectations in confidence to: The Administrator at agm@clmi.ca We thank all applicants for submitting their resumes however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls or agencies please. SALES AGENTS FOR IMMEDIATE POSITIONS REQUIRES Canada’s Largest Lawncare Company Has Immediate Position Available In Our Conveniently Located Scarborough Sales Office. $10.00 Per Hour Guaranteed Base. 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Be able to work on a variety of projects simultaneously . Have excellent oral and written communication skills . Have the ability to co-ordinate sustained features . Be enthusiastic, energetic, creative, and maintain a client-focus . Be achievement oriented and goal inspired . Have basic/intermediate level computer skills Applicants should possess previous sales experience. Those interested, should apply in writing, including resume with references, by March 31, 2006 to: The Port Perry Star 180 Mary Street, Unit 11, Port Perry, ON L9L 1C4 Attn: Deb McEachern, Advertising Manager Fax: 905-985-4160 Email: dmceachern@durhamregion.com Only those selected for interview will be contacted. EXPERIENCED INSURANCE RESTORATION ESTIMATOR Premier Restoration Services, an established restoration company in Ajax serving the insurance industry, requires an experienced Insurance Restoration Estimator to handle timely preparation of estimates and co- ordination of projects. You are an excellent administrator with exceptional organizational abilities and you are able to manage multiple time-sensitive duties. You also possess excellent communication skills. Knowledge of the construction industry and strong computer skills are essential. A valid driver's licence is required. Experience with Xactimate Estimating Software is an asset. As a member of our team, you will receive an attractive wage package and incentive opportunities. If you are ready to become part of a dynamic team, please fax your resume to the attention of Mike Wilson at FAX# 905-428-9811. No phone calls please. MANAGER full time for a high traffic drug store in Port Hope, experience in retail management with human resources, comput- ers, merchandising and inventory control skills. salary commensu- rate with experience and qualifi- cations fax resume to 905-372- 9126. JOB FAIR - Lakeridge & Whis- pering Ridge Golf Courses, Sat. 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Begin your business NOW and receive OVER $800 worth of fabulous products for ONLY $159. LIMITED TIME OFFER! Attend our Business Info Session on Mon. March 20th from 6:45pm-9pm at: McLean Community Centre in Ajax, 95 McGill Dr. or call Dena 416-458-1356 or dena@denasden.net Advertising Specialist, Interactive Media durhamregion.com, Durham Region's leading com- munity site, seeks a sales specialist to drive online sales in Ajax and Pickering. The successful candidate is Internet savvy and a proven closer. Experience with inside and outside sales required. Must have a vehicle. Aggressive package! Applicants should submit their resume electronically (in Word or PDF format) to:Todd Blayone, Business Development Manager, Interactive (tblayone@durhamregion.com). We thank all applicants.Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Hwy 12, Brooklin We are currently seeking individuals to join our award winning service team. Successful candidates will possess the following skills: Extensive knowledge of general carpentry, electrical systems and basic plumbing. Experience servicing RV's an asset but not required. Please forward resume to campinginstyle@bellnet.ca or fax to 905-655-8462. Joe at 905-655-2253 or visit 4160 Baldwin St., Taunton & Brock Rds hrdept@2001audiovideo.com Full Time Sales/Management Trainees Hiring for Ajax/Whitby Locations High Base Salary, High Commissions Bonuses, Extensive Benefits, Management Training, Employment Stability Retail (commission) sales experience preferred Fax your Resume to the attention of: Deer Creek Golf Club is accepting applications for an •Assistant Horticulturist & •Landscape Staff Candidates are encouraged to fax resumes by March 24 to (905) 427-1611. No phone calls please LAWN SPRINKLER COMPANY Hiring Full-Time & Seasonal Potential applicant should be mechanically inclined, must have valid driver's licence. Construction experience an asset. 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If you are reliable and energetic, with good communication and technical skills and work well in a team environment please send your resume to: 2121 Markham Rd. Scar., ON, M1B 2W3 email to thr@solocup.com or fax it to 416-332-3491 We thank all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone inquiries or agencies please. Here's your chance! We have openings for 2 individuals to join our dynamic team FULL TIME POSITIONS: •Service Consultant •Licensed GM Technician If you can offer customer friendly service, punctuality and passion..... we want to talk to you! Fax resume: 905-420-0299 Att: Peter Whyte or email: peter.whyte@boyerpontiac.com BETZ POOLS LTD. Stouffville, requires LICENSED PLUMBER Email resume to or call: tbennett@betzpools.com (905)640-1424 ask for Ted FITTERS & WELDERS Required by well established Plate Fabricator in Ajax Top wages and benefits Fax resume to 905-428-6933 NOOOBODY! EXPERIENCED SALES PEOPLE REQUIRED If you have what it takes, we want to talk to you! Join the Bad Boy family and you will enjoy Bad Boy’s compensation and generous benefits package, highest commissions in the industry, plus future management opportunities WHITBY Please apply in person, No phone calls 1540 Dundas Street E., Whitby Fax 905-430-2082 WHO’S BETTER... NOOOBODY! FURNITURE APPLIANCES & ELECTRONICS DURHAM REGION MEDIA GROUP DIRECTORY DIVISION CAREER OPPORTUNITY We are seeking a results driven Sales Professional to sell DIRECTORY ADVERTISING to existing clients as well as cold calling new prospects. The ideal candidate will possess the following qualities: •High Energy •Strong closer •Print sales experience an asset, but not necessary •Computer knowledge •Personalble •TeamPlayer If this sounds like you and you want the opportunity, please forward your resume to: THIS WEEK Attention: Eddie Kolo 865 Farewell St., Oshawa L1H 7L5 or email: ekolo@durhamregion.com Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.No phone calls please. 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 2 & 3 bedroom apartments starting at $978 per mo. On-site superintendent and security. Rental Office Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (905)686-0845 Eve. viewing by appt. www.ajaxapartments.com 1 MONTH FREE RENT or Up to $500 Move-In Allowance Condominium Suites 1, 2, 3 Bedroom Apartments Oshawa - Starting At $750. ●Renovated Suites ●Free Utilities ●Free Parking ●Senior Discounts ●Full Security System Call for more information 905-728-4993 GM RETIREE & EMPLOYEE DISCOUNT e & oe WELCOME TO HIGHLAND TOWERS We're better than ever ! Spacious, newly renovated 1, 2 and 3 bedrooms with stunning views. Conveniently located in a friendly, family community just steps to shopping, GO and 401. Park like setting. Affordable priced from $870. Utilities included. (905)668-7844 ** 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 CABINET MAKER/INSTALLER, required for Ajax cabinet shop. Fax resume to (905)426-4466 Attention Chris. ELECTRICIAN required for equipment repair and installation of new. Please include work background with application Fax 905-728-0442 EXPERIENCED Eavestrough helper required for GTA. Please call (416)438-4344. No experi- ence, no problem, take our Learn A Trade course in 2 days. Call 416-717-0642 for details EXPERIENCED FORD Tec hni- cian required immediately at Ta ylor Ford, Port Perry. Top wages and benefits paid for right person. Call Bernie at 905-985- 3655. FIELD SERVICE TECHNICIAN An air filtration and scientific equipment service company is looking for additional field service technicians who have a strong ability to learn new skills and who possess solid electrical trouble- shooting knowledge. Our techni- cians travel around the province, across the country and some- times internationally servicing hospitals, manufacturing plants, laboratory facilities and univer- sities. Candidates should have very good people skills and be able to work through problems both logically and creatively. All equipment is provided including a vehicle. We offer a competitive salary, health benefits, and profit sharing. For company details visit www.con-test.com. Please submit resume to: Con-Test, 15-520 Westney Road South, Ajax, ON L1S 6W5. HORTICULTURALIST - We are currently looking for an individual who would be responsible for de- signing, ordering, planting & maintaining several gardens in our community. This position is seasonal but can be a full-time position to include general main- tenance work year round. Submit your resume to: wilmotcreekmain- tenance@rogers.com or to: 1 Wheelhouse Drive, Newcastle ON L1B 1B9 Attention: Colleen Gallant 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 COMPANY LOOKING for drivers with roofing experi- ence. Also roofers & labourers with experience. Good Driving record. Lots of work. Call (905)261-7025. ROOFING,Required two foreper- sons. Must know how to recheck roofs and inspect for quality. Must have valid drivers license. Call Bill 905-686-9842 ext. 228. After 4pm call 905-686-2445, ext 228. SLUSH PUPPIE Eastern Ontario is looking for a handy, dynamic, and responsible individual to in- stall and repair slush equipment within the Durham, Kawartha and Eastern GTA regions. Ware- house-office is in Oshawa. $10- $11/hr starting salary, plus bene- fits and bonus plan. Send re- sumes to Greg Lamoureux by fax at: 905-579-7814 or by e- mail at: spe@slush-puppie.com WELDERS wanted for manufac- turing company in Port Hope area. Must be reliable, own trans- portation. Some experience nec- essary. Minimum 40 hours/week, days only. Must be able to work independently. Mail resume to: P.O.Box 104, Port Hope ON L1A 3V9 or fax to: 905-885-1278 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT required for Durham truck dealer. Accounts payable and receivable an asset. Knowledge of Word, Excel and general office duties required. Fax resume to:905- 839-3579. ADMINISTRATIVE ASSIST- ANT/TRAINER.Mature, profes- sional person required for small office. Managerial experience desirable. Computer literacy, and the self-discipline and motivation to work with out supervision essential. A variety of duties in- cluding reception, dispatch, typ- ing proposals and occasional out- side training on use of products. Reply with recent business refer- ences to: jfarmer@bellnet.ca BUSY Oshawa office requires person to work part-time 2-1/2 days/week. Must be computer lit- erate with excellent communica- tion skills. Send resume to Human_Resources@qus.ca visit our website www.qus.ca FULL-TIME EXPERIENCED bookkeeper minimum 3 years re- quired for Whity business. Knowl- edge of Business Visions, A/R, A/P, Payroll, Word and Excel re- quired. Fax resume to: 905-430- 7722. PART-TIME Office worker need- ed for retail flooring store, Whitby. No experience required, general office duties. Computer skills an asset. Drop off resume to 1810 Dundas St.. E, Whitby, fax to 905-720-1060, email to whitby@endoftheroll.com PICKERING Real Estate office looking for part-time receptionist. Evenings (3-7pm) & weekends shifts. Computer proficiency & re- ception experience essential. Real Estate office experience an asset. Fax resume to Debbie @ (905) 839-1508. REAL ESTATE SECRETARY A busy real estate office in Ajax is looking to hire a secretary. Hours are Monday to Friday,12pm- 5:30pm. Real estate experience necessary. Please fax resume to 905-619-2500 or drop off at 513 Westney Road South, Ajax SALESPERSON for Courier Co. experience in transportation an asset email: oshawa@fastway.ca MARKETING SALES A progres- sive advertising agency in Picker- ing needs a personable, energet- ic self-starter for marketing sales and production support. email: hr@carouselgroup.com REGISTRATION OFFICER,$30- $40 per hour. Call John 416-356- 2734 HGTV'S SUE WARDEN is look- ing for coordinators to join her team and invites you to a compli- mentary Purple Tree evening, March 21, 7:30pm, Holiday Inn, 1011 Bloor St, E., Oshawa. Limit- ed to 25 guests. Reserve your seat- email swarden@sueward- en.com LOOKING FOR AN exciting op- portunity to put your sales skills to the test? We're looking for IT Sales People with passion and commitment to help us grow to the next level!!! Email resume: sales@alpha-techsolutions.com or fax 1-800-868-1612 DENTAL ASSISTANT/reception- ist, full time/part time required for practice in Oshawa Centre Galle- ria. Hand deliver resume to Suite #150. DENTAL HYGIENIST,experi- enced preferred. To work Satur- day's to start, then leading 3 days/week. Bowmanville. Fax re- sume to: 905-697-0480 DENTAL HYGIENISTS required in Whitby/Oshawa area for mater- nity leave positions (approx. 2 weekdays and some Saturdays). Send resumes to Dental Futures, 1801 Dundas St. East, PO Box 70567, Whitby, ON L1N 9G3 DICTATYPIST FOR X- RAY/U.S./B.M.D.Experience needed, casual and vacation for Scarborough/Oshawa area. Please fax resume to 416-757- 4146. EXPERIENCED DENTAL AS- SISTANT required for maternity leave in Ajax office. Monday-Fri- day. Fax resume to: 905-683- 7771. F/T REG. MASSAGE therapist needed for new clinic. Email re- sume to susanne@calmingfx.com or mail to Calming FX, 413 Dun- das St.E, Whitby, Ont., L1N 2J2 FULL-TIME DENTAL Reception- ist/Assistant required for busy dental office in Oshawa area. Please fax resume to 905-436- 9672. LEVEL II/PDA/CDA assistant required FT for growing, modern, fast-paced office in Whitby. You must be people friendly, eager to learn, computer knowledgeable. Ortho experience welcome. Please send resumes to 1909 Dundas St. E., Whitby, ON L1N-2L5 LIVE-IN COMPANION for warm, positive disabled woman in Port Perry Required: full time live-in, drivers license, female. Your role: companion, cooking dinner & light cleaning. Long-term com- mitment. References required. 905-260-0996, leave voicemail Compensation negotiable RN REQUIRED for Permanent Part Time Position for PAR. ACLS preferred, BCLS required. Please forward resume for inter- view to: 2 Albert St. North, Lind- say, Ontario, K9V 4J1. Attention: Sandy. LITTLE CAESAR'S Now Hiring Full-Time & Part-Time Management Trainee's Must be able to work shift work, must have own transportation. Please reply at 475 Westney Rd. N. Ajax or email: sseif5@cogeco.ca EXPERIENCED line cooks, dish- washers and mature waitstaff needed for exclusive club. Please fax resume to 905-723-7194. 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. *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* 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 AJAX BY THE LAKE,3+1 bed- room, spacious living room and dining room, main floor family room, gas fireplace. New Hard- wood floors, finished basement. $326,900. (905)427-6364 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* 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* 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 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. (416)422-0512.No agents OPEN HOUSE - 57 Taylorwood Rd, Oshawa Saturday / Sunday 12:00 - 4:00. Custom built 4 Bed- room, 3 1 /2 baths. Professional- ly finished walkout basement. Up- grades throughout. Jaccuzzi. $359,900.(905) 723-5466 OPEN HOUSE- $169,900 Sat. & Sun. March 18 & 19, 11-4. 2+1 bedroom, 3 bathroom, and much more. Totally renovated, in & out, Hastings (Hwy# 45 N.) Follow signs or call for more information. (705)696-2510 PICKERING - Bright and spa- cious 3-bedroom semi-detached home. Excellent location. Master ensuite, c/air, 1674 sq. ft. Good layout, asking $269,900. Call Walter 647-284-0823. TWO-STORY detached, very nice Oshawa neighbourhood, sin- gle garage, 4-bedrooms, new roof, skylight, ceramic flooring, 3 newly decorated bathrooms, new dishwasher, finished basement, many upgrades, A/C, mature yard. $299,000. 905-720-0880 , 905-404-5518. For more photos: house4sale.myphotoalbum.com PICKERING PARKWAY-AL- MOST 1250 sf of fabulous living space + large deco balcony. 2 Private Master bedroom wings. Each w/own en suite flanking sun-filled. Close to Hwy. 401 and GO station. All appliances and window coverings included. Many upgrades, $195,000. (416) 573-6593. 5000+ SQ.FT,light industrial/stor- age. Bowmanville, near 401. 600 amp service, loading dock. Available immediately. Call 905- 922-2286 APPROX. 380 SQ.FT.self-con- tained office, with washroom. Brock Rd. S. area. $450 monthly plus GST. includes heat & hydro. (905) 427-7400. Available Janu- ary lst. COMMERCIAL space for lease, Courtice. Presently used for pro- fessional office, 905-438-8412 PRIVATE OFFICE AVAILABLE for lease, located in Ajax. Suitable for Alternative Health Care Practitioner. Share recep- tion area and washroom facilities with established Hypnotherapist. Rent is $450/month all inclusive. 1st/last required. For more infor- mation call Sherry 905-441- 1674. SPA-MEDICAL-PROFESSION- AL land + building. 3 level condo (top level rented residential). Re- cent deluxe reno on spa, fully equipped. 4 rooms + reception, great location. 905-429-0727 or 905-666-8187. A JOB AT HOME.$493.97 weekly. Mail work or computer work. Go to: www.MyHomePCJob.com Code 16 or write for Free details at 3-11 BELLEROSE DR. Suite #122-16 ST.ALBERT, AB T8N 5C9 CANADIAN Man Teaches How to Earn Executive Level Pay in US$ From Home 1-800-537-1931 www.seriousadvantage.com ESTABLISHED AUTOMOTIVE Glass Repair Company. Immedi- ate site ownership, on-site train- ing provided for men/women. Must enjoy working outdoors, sales oriented, self-motivated, se- rious individuals only. Financing avail. Email: hotdoggermon- roe@sympatico.ca FASTWAY COURIERS new fran- chise to region, 2 exclusive terri- tories available. Be your own boss, ground level opportunity. www.fastway.ca (905)720-2816 HAIRDRESSING BUSINESS for sale in Bowmanville. Fully equipped, good location. For in- for mation call (905)623-4172 SUPERINTENDENT required full- time for Oshawa/Bowmanville apartment complex. Suitable for retired/semi-retired couple. No pets. Fax resume (905)623-2257. Only those chosen for an inter- view will be contacted. $$$100 % FINANCING OAC 5 yr. at 5.20% or Variable at 4.50 % OAC, Cash take-outs, Re- finances, Self-employed, Com- mercial, even poor credit. Call Kevin, Mon. to Sat. at: 1-800- 328-7887 ext.366. $$$MORTGAGE FINANC- ING$$$ - $$$1ST AND 2ND MORTGAGES $$$ www.mortga- gebid.ca or call Dennis @1-800- 915-2353. Purchases, renewals or refinance. To consolidate your debts. Lowest rates possible for residential or commercial.Credit issues, self employed, I will as- sess your needs. Prompt, profes- sional service. $$MONEY$$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 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 1-800-486-9826 (1) 2 bedroom, spacious, clean and bright main floor, 2 level unit. Hardwood floors, rent inclusive. Oshawa quiet side street. Available April 1st. (416)892- 8864 1 BEDROOM APT., Whitby, well kept home, over 600 sq.ft., pri- vate entrance, walk out to land- scaped backyard, own laundry fac., oak cabinets, central air/vac., single, no smoking/pets, $775.00 utilities included, parking avail.(905)668-9652 1 BEDROOM,beautiful apart- ment, in great Oshawa location, 2 floors, huge backyard. $825/month, all inclusive, even laundry. Don't miss this one! Call before 7pm.905-442-8494. 1 BEDROOM, WOW--great deal!! Grandview/Olive, bright above ground walkout, clean, near all amenities, $695/inclusive. Laundry, parking, 1st and last/ref- erences required, available April 1st.(905)743-0859 1 bedroom.AJAX-Westney/401. Legal, upper-level, bright, quiet newly renovated, A/C, cable, hardwood, sep. entrance, sun- porch, parking. Suits professional single or couple. Referenc- es/first/last. No pets/smoking. Available April 1st.905-426-8093. 1-BDRM APT.,Central Oshawa, parking, private entrance, gas fireplace, $750/mo inclusive. Avail. Apr. lst. No dogs. First/last. (905)213-6593. 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 apartments,central- ly located in Oshawa, Appliances, laundry.. Heat/hydro included. $875/month. Call The Manage- ment Group 1-800-401-3766. 800SQ.FT. BACHELOR in new home. Quiet neighbourhood in Kendal. Walk to conservation areas. Full kitchen/bath, separ- ate entrance, parking and laundry available. $600/inclusive. (Satel- lite included) (905)983-9160 A-1 EXECUTIVE 3-bdrm house- main floor & loft. Min. to GM, Oshawa. Security System, c/a, c/v, Jacuzzi. Large Oak Kitchen w/ceramic floors & woodstove. Huge rec. room. Large deck w/large private yard, avail. April 15th. $1400/mo+ 75% hydro. 905-435-6675 ADELAIDE/PARK area, large 2- bedroom $760+ hydro. Available April/May lst. Parking, laundry fa- cilities included. First/last. No dogs. (905)576-1248, (905)213- 3980. ADULT LIFESTYLE,North Oshawa Triplex, 2 bedroom $775 plus hydro. 1 bedroom basement, $695/inclusive. first, last, refer- ences. No pets/smoking. Lynn (905)925-3200, (905)436-6886. AJAX - Two bed. apt. available now. All appliances included. Parking, private entrance. Near shopping, 401, bus stop..call 647- 880-6821 or 905-428-6821.. AJAX,newer extremely spa- cious, bright 1-bdrm raised bsmt apt. Separate entrance, parking, a/c, jacuzzi, cable, shared laun- dry, first/last. $785+ 1/3 hydro. AVAILABLE MAY 1st. (905)683- 5088. 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, SALEM/401, newly reno- vated, spacious 1 bedroom base- ment apartment. Parking, cable, shared laundry, separate en- trance. First/last. $700/month in- cludes utilities. Available April 1st. 905-903-1357 or 905-426- 7021. AJAX, SUNNY, ONE bedroom walk-out. Large kitchen, a/c. Clean, quiet. Single professional. $775/month inclusive, negotiable. No pets/smoking. Available April 1. 905-434-3461, leave message or 905-435-4142. AJAX, Westney/Ritchie,2-bdrm bsmt apt. Suitable for small fami- ly. Near GO station & schools. $850. No smoking/pets. Avail. im- mediately.Call (905)427-3163 AJAX, Westney/Rossland. Luxurious 3-bdrm. 5 appliances. A must see. $1500/mo + utilities. Available now. More units available. Call 416-657-2079. www.upscalerentals.ca. AJAX- OXFORD TOWERS.Spa- cious apartments, quiet bldg, near shopping, GO. Pool. 3-bed- room $1089, March 1st. Call 905- 683-8421. ALSO 1 & 2-bedroom apts., April 1st, 905-683-8571. AJAX/WHITBY BORDER 2-bed- room spacious apt, ground level private entrance in home, park- ing, 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. 2 bedrooms, $745+hydro($50/mo) immediate- ly., 1-bedroom $645/inclusive, May 1st.. 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,modern clean bright 1-bedroom. Parking, laun- dry, suit non-smoking mature adult. No Dogs. Available May1/15. Discount for seniors. (905)725-1052 BRIGHT, WALK-OUT ONE,bed- room basement apartment. Pick- ering. Laundry, a/c. New kitch- en. Recently renovated. $650 all inclusive. First/last required. No smoking/pets. Call 905-686- 4718.Daytime 416-286-7461. BROOKLIN - 2 bed. apt. in adult- lifestyle building, 2nd floor, 4 ap- pliances, near amenities, available April 1st. $825/mo. + hydro.No dogs.905-424-9743. 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. HUGE 2-BEDROOM basement apt., $950/month. Brock/Kingston Rd., close to park, school, high- way and mall. Laundry, 1 parking, no pets/smoking. Call (416)882- 0926 or (416)803-3007 LARGE 1 bedroom basement apartment. Laundry, parking. No pets. Near bus stop. $700/in- clusive. References, first/last. Available April 1st. (905)720- 2864 LUXURY 3 BEDROOM apart- ment 1160 Simcoe St. South Oshawa. 2 appliances, air, 2 full baths, utilities extra. $850 per mo. Available immediately. (905) 725-9991. N.E. OSHAWA, bachelor apart- ment, Available March 15 Clean, quiet, newly renovated no pets. $550. all inclusive. (905) 571-7840. NEW 2-BEDROOM basement, in South Ajax, walking distance to lake, laundry, parking, separate entrance, cable. $885/month. No smoking/pets, first/last, refer- ences.(905)686-9406. NORTH Oshawa - 2 bedroom, April lst., May lst. Clean, family building. Heat, hydro and two ap- pliances included. Pay cable, parking and laundry facilities. (905) 723-2094 OSHAWA Park/Adelaide (230 Nipigon St) 1 & 2 Bedrooms Well maintained building.Near all amenities.From only $835/month + hydro. (905)723-0977 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 - RITSON/DEAN main floor, one bedroom apt. (near all amenities), livingroom, applianc- es, freshly painted, $600/mo plus hydro.Available immediately. (905)239-0121, 416-346-8472. OSHAWA 1 bedroom apt $650 in quiet, clean, 2-storey 6-plex. In- cludes parking, utilities & laundry, avail immediately, near OC, no pets, first/last, 905-579-9197 after 5:30 OSHAWA CENTRAL,newly decorated 3-bedroom, 2-level, eat-in kitchen with large terrace. Free parking, all utilities, $950/month. Available immedi- ately.Call 416-659-1748. 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 KING/WILSON Quiet building, near shopping, transpor- tation. Utilities, parking included. 2-bedroom apts. Available imme- diately. Call (905)571-4912 until 6:00pm. 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,Lakeview Park, lower semi detached, appliances, newly renovated, laundry, 2 car parking, avail. immed., utilities included $680. Leave message (705)324- 9052. OSHAWA,Best Deals! Newly Renovated 1, 2 & 3 bdrm in sen- ior lifestyle bldg. Large units, new kitchens, carpeting, windows, se- curity. Near hospital, bus stop. Avail. March/April/May. Call 905- 728-4966 or 1-866-601-3083 www.apartmentsinontario.com OSHAWA,Bloor/Park, spacious 2-bdrm apt. avail April 1st. New fridge, stove, coin laundry. $800/mo inclusive. First/last. No dogs.Call (905)924-6075 OSHAWA, GREAT LOCATION. 1, 2 & 3 bdrm apts. Large units. New carpeting, windows, se- curity. Near schools, bus stop, amenities. Available March/April/ May. 1-866-601-3083 or 905-438- 1971 www.apartmentsinonta- rio.com OSHAWA, KING/RITSON, lovely 2-bedroom apt with unique layout $850. ALSO available large attic- style 1-bedroom apt $725 near downtown & all amenities. Park- ing/laundry included. (905)914- 3133 OSHAWA,Lakeview Park, upper semi detached, garage, 2 car parking. Newly renovated, laun- dry, new appliances, fenced yard, shows immaculate, $980. utilities included.(705)324-9052 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/May. 1- 866-601-3083 or 905-432-6912. www.apartmentsinontario.com 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 PICKERING 1-bdrm basement apt. Private entrance, laundry, cable, a/c. Close to bus. Avail. immediately. Non-smoking. $650+ utilities. No pets. 905-839- 8388. PICKERING 1-bedroom base- ment, spacious living room, eat- in kitchen, separate entrance, no smoker/pets, suits single working person. Avail. April 1, $750/mo. inclusive. First/last. (905)427- 8243, (416)845-8425. PICKERING FIRST FLOOR apartment. 1 bedroom. Facing Altona Road. Next to Petticoat- Creek. Quiet. Large windows. Living/dining room. Kitchen. Amenities. Washer/dryer. Park- ing. $1000, all inclusive. 416- 899-7376. 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, 1 bdrm. basement. Separate entrance, full bathroom, walk-in-closet, clean, new carpet, close to bus, amenities. Suitable for family. No pets/smoking. Available April 1st.905-619-1028. PICKERING,Liverpool/Hwy. 2, bachelor basement in townhouse. Share entrance. Parking, laundry. No smoking/pets, male preferred. Available immediately. $550/in- clusive.905-420-2654. PICKERING, ROSEBANK S., Large, bright, 1 bedroom base- ment, laundry, gas fireplace, dish- washer, private entrance, park- ing, no pets/smoking. $900, first/last. 905-509-2256. PICKERING, Rosebank/Shep- pard, new 2-bedroom basement, kitchen, dining room, 4pc. bath, private entrance, share laundry, parking. Available, $750+ 35% utilities or $850 inclusive. No smoking/pets.(905)837-5146 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, March 15, 2006, PAGE B5 A/Pwww.durhamregion.com WE REALLY CARE WHERE YOU LIVE. Realstar offers a full breadth of apartments, penthouses and town houses, plus application approval within 24 hours. No appointment required - Drop in TODAY! OSHAWA Carriage Hill - Townhouses 905-434-3972 122 Colborne Street (Simcoe St., N. Colborne St. E.) Ta unton Terrace - Townhouses 905-436-3346 100 Taunton Road, East (Taunton Rd. & Simcoe St.) UXBRIDGE Testa Heights 905-852-2534 Testa Heights (Reach St. & Testa Rd.) WHITBY 534 Mary Street Apartments 905-666-2450 534 Mary Street East (Mary St., & Hickory St.) Regency Place Apartments 905-430-7397 15 Regency Crescent (Mary St. & Hickory St.) OPEN HOUSE DAILY from 8AM - 8PM Whitby Place 905-430-5420 900 Dundas Street, East (Dundas St. & Garden St.) Port Hope 905-885-8294 Northumberland Place, 155 Toronto Rd. (Toronto Rd. & Hwy 2) Scarborough Markham Corners (townhouses) 416-292-0118 30 Kimbercroft Ct. (Markham & Sheppard) INVITATION TO BID Bids for services listed below address to: The Distribution Manager Uxbridge Times-Journal 16 Bascom St., P.O. Box 459 Uxbridge, Ontario L9P 1M9 Will be received until 5p.m.Friday, March 31, 2006.Contract commencing Wednesday, May 3, 2006 or sooner if necessary. Work consists of dropping of papers, flyers, catalogues and other products to specific drop locations in Uxbridge and surrounding area. Delivery to be completed within 3 hours after receiving final product. Information packages available at: 16 Bascom St. Ask for Bid #1 Lowest or any bids not necessarily accepted. Are you a new business? Be included in either or all future Community Phone Books. (Pickering * Ajax * Whitby * Oshawa * Clarington) Please contact This Week Phone Directories @ 905-579-4400 or email: directories@durhamregion.com 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 Quit smoking for the month of April and you could win a Register by March 31, 2006 at Increase your chances of quitting by calling the Canadian Cancer Society Smokers’ Helpline at 1-877-513-5333 2006 Honda Civic Hybrid www.driventoquit.ca Council for a Smoke-Free Durham Region CHILD CARE AVAILABLE -Infants to School age -Home environment in your area. Call: Durham Professional 905-509-1207 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 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 AUCTION HARDWOOD FLOORING SUNDAY MARCH 19th 10:00 a.m. Preview:Saturday March 18th 9:00 a.m.to 5:00 p.m. & Sale Day from 8:00 a.m. THE PICKERING MARKETS TRADE CENTRE 1400 Squires Beach Rd., Pickering L1W 4B9 Corner of Bayly St.& Squires Beach Rd., just East of Brock Rd. HOMEOWNERS, CONTRACTORS & DESIGNERS Give your home or office a new look for a great price! Save up to 75% off retail prices! 50,000 SQUARE FEET NEW HARDWOOD & Laminate Flooring Ve ry High End Pre-Finished Nail Down Flooring May include: Exotic Wide Plank Chilean Cherry, Long Strip Japanese Cherry, Red Oak, Wide Plank Cherry Maple, Ash, Brazilian Oak, Golden Oak, Natural Bamboo, Scandi- navian Maple, Honey Oak, Russian Maple, Long Strip Wal- nut Oak, Jatoba Cherry Sold by Square Foot -Buy only as much as you need!!! PLUS DOORS, DOORS, DOORS QUANTITY OF RED OAK SOLID CORE DOORS, 6 PANEL &QUANTITY OF FRENCH DOORS, RED OAK,WITH TEMPERED GLASS SEVERAL STYLES & SIZES DOORS WILL SELL FIRST PUBLIC WELCOME! Te rms: 15% Buyer's Premium, Cash, Visa, M/C, debit GARY HILL AUCTIONS 905-852-9538/1-800-654-4647 garyhill.theauctionadvertiser.com Cell 416-518-6401 ST. PATRICK DAY AUCTION Stapleton Auctions, Newtonville Friday, March 17, 2006 Selling the contents of an Oshawa home: Flat to the wall; 9pc. depression walnut dining room suite, hall bench, bench, cra- dle, old crocks, large amount of computer desks, occasional chairs, chesterfield suite, occasional tables, chests, China, glass, lamps, prints, mirrors, GE profile fridge w/freezer drawer on bottom-white, GE glass top stove, white, tools, new windows, etc. etc. Preview after 2 p.m. Check website for updates NOTE: Hardwood flooring auction, Thurs. April 6, 6 p.m. 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' CORNEIL'S AUCTION BARN Friday, March 17 at 4:30pm 3 miles East of Little Britain on Kawartha Lakes Rd. 4 The property of Morley and The Late Doris Griggs of Little Britain plus others, marble top open faced washstand, curio cabinet, oak library table, oak church pew, oak corner ent. unit, parlor table, Heintzman upright piano, piano chair, Hamilton guitar and case, chesterfield and chair, coffee and end tables, wooden kitchen table and chairs, teak hutch, modern dressers, qty. of toys, qty. of stamps, qty. of coins, Homelite gas leaf blower, 6Hp leaf shredder, Sears 12" band saw, wood lathe, 6 electric industrial heaters (600V), qty. of new 2x4 lumber, Danby freezer, Kenmore washer, Whirlpool dryer, log splitter on trailer with 1800Rc 4 cylinder To yota motor, 1953 jeep with blade, 16x6 car trailer, 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 AUCTION SALE Sunday March 19th, 9:30 AM (Viewing 8:30) MacGregor Auctions - Located in ORONO, Ta ke 115 Hwy. to Main St. Orono & Follow Auction signs. Auction features a varied offering of articles from past-to-present, furniture, collectables, household effects, coins, stamps, glass & china, 2 slate billiard tables, tools & hardware...Something for one & all! See (www.macgregor.theauctionadvertiser.com) MacGregor Auctions 905-987-2112 1-800-363-6799 CONSIGNMENT EQUIPMENT AUCTION Berrybank Farms 3383 Taunton Rd. Orono Ont. 1 1/2 miles west of Hwy. 115. Sat. April 8th, 2006 - 10 AM Selling a full line of farm equipment, tractors, machinery, vehicles, hardware, tools, lumber, sawmill logs and hay etc. For info. and to consign to this auction contact the Auctioneer John D. Berry Auctions 905-983-5787. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22nd: 4:45 pm Auction Sale of Furniture, Antiques and Collectables for a Toronto home, selling at Neil Bacon Auctions Ltd., 1 km west of Utica To Include:Dining room suite, kitchen table and chairs, bedroom suite, prints, Casio digital keyboard with stand (like new), Aladdin lamps, oil lamps, hanging lamps, old hockey programs, pictures, stamps, gold rings, large quantity of glassware and collectables, plus many other items.Terms:Cash, Visa, M/C, and Interac, paid in full on day of sale. SALE MANAGED AND SOLD BY NEIL BACON AUCTIONS LTD. 905-985-1068 SAT. MARCH 18 - 10 A.M. AT MCLEAN AUCTION CENTER - 2194 Little Britain Rd., LINDSAY - col- lectibles, antiques and furniture, tools, contents of sever- al local estates, plus brand new patio doors and win- dows, ladders, aluminium brake, tools, office etc. from The Lakes Window and Door Center - Peterborough (Business closed), 99 Saturn, no reserve, 2000 Grand Am 5 speed, no reserve, 2003 14' tandem enclosed trail- er, reserve, partial list, hundreds of items. Info 800-461- 6499 MCLEAN AUCTIONS view at www.mcleanauctions.com SAT. MAR. 18th - 10 a.m. ANTIQUES, FURNITURE & COLLECTIBLES from a Richmond Hill home & other local estates @ Vanhaven Arena, 722 Davis Dr., Uxbridge L9P 1R2. Photos & details on website garyhill.theauctionadvertiser.com GARY HILL AUCTIONS 905-852-9538 / 1-800-654-4647 / Cell 416-518-6401 Au ction Sale, Sat. March 25, 2006 10:30 a.m. Selling the farm machinery & antiques of Thelma and the late Lloyd Wright (plus con- signments) at 2771 Church Street, Blackstock BRIAN VAN CAMP AUCTIONS 905-985-3052 www.theauctionfever.com Auction Sale Sat. Mar 18 @ 4 pm Haydon Auction Barn Duncan Phyfe Table/Chairs, Sofas, Bdrm Furn., Rocking Chairs, Lighted Shelf, Glass/China, Ex. bike, Doll Bench, Tools, Books, Air Conditioner 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 CREDIT Online Credit approvals now available 24/7. Rates starting at 8.99% Contact: Kristin Elliott 905-444-2596 (Direct) 1-877-728-8766 ext 327 kelliott@motorcitysaturn.com "Everyone deserves a Fresh Start" www.motorcitysaturn.com www.FreshStartFinance.ca ALLIANCE MULTI-SERVICE CONTRACTING Specializing in Windows, Doors & Decks Yo ur one stop contractor for ALL your home improvement needs We do it ALL!!! ***25 years in the business*** Fully insured with written warranties for ALL work FREE estimates and Senior discount Call Kevin 905-441-0664 or 905-809-3365 BUDGET HOME IMPROVEMENTS BATHROOMS, KITCHENS, COUNTER TOPS (READY IN 4 DAYS). RECROOMS, PLUMBING, HOME OFFICES Mario (905)619-4663Cell 416-275-0034 Spring is coming so call The Lawn Man now,Spring is coming so call The Lawn Man now, You’ll be proud you did 905-448-9171 Get The Greenest Lawn in Town Lowest price lawn cut and care packages.Lowest price lawn cut and care packages. Make the Neighbours jealous!Make the Neighbours jealous! Pre-Book and Save $$Pre-Book and Save $$ • Fertilizations, Weed control, crabb grass,• Fertilizations, Weed control, crabb grass, •Cinch bug, grub control/pesticide, aerations•Cinch bug, grub control/pesticide, aerations PICKERING– FRENCHMAN’S Bay, 3-Bdrm main floor house, renovated, new 4-piece ensuite, new kitchen ($1,280+ hydro) 2-Bdrm brand-new basement ($990+ hydro)– both legal apart- ments spacious, bright, own laun- dry, 5 new appliances, A/C, hard- wood/ceramic flooring, parking, near 401/GO/amenities, 905-837- 3022 Port Perry Walk to Lake Scugog Enjoy a peaceful, beautiful town. Extra large 3 bdr. approx, 1200sq.ft in a well kept, quiet 3 story apt. Balcony, parking, storage. No dogs. Call 905-985-3406, 905-430-7816 Regency Manor 2-BEDROOM extra-large in quiet bldg, freshly painted, in beautiful Whitby neighbourhood. Ideal for adults & seniors. clean building.insuite storage, onsite laundry. Incredible value $895 905-668-7758 viewit.ca (vit #17633) RITSON / OLIVE - 2 bedroom, fresh paint and carpet, parking, porch, yard, $895. inclusive. March/April/May 1st. Dan (416) 657-2117. UXBRIDGE NEW!Town- house/Apartments, air condi- tioned, 4 appliances, patio/gar- den, parking, storage. 905-852- 4777. WHITBY - NEAR HWY.2 & Brock - one bedroom basement with utilities. 575 square feet to enjoy, private entrance, spacious backyard, off street parking, coin laundry. Non-smoker & no pets, please. $720.00 - call 905-666- 2720. WHITBY -Ve ry large, clean, 1 bedroom bsmnt. apt. Thick- son/401. Laundry, parking. No pets/smoking. $750/mo. inclusive. Available immediately. Call 905- 435-3404 or 416-676-9077. WHITBY CLEAN one bedroom apt. on 3rd floor of historical downtown building. Suit single working person, no smoking/pets. Avail. immediately $675 + hydro. Call (905)668-3011 WHITBY,apartment for rent $800/month. Oshawa, apartment for rent, $750/month. E-mail inquires to durhamforrent@yahoo.com. PROFESSIONAL COUPLE, non- smoking wish to rent a 1 or 2 bedroom furnished apartment May 1 for 4-6 months. Call 416- 419-0699, after 6 pm. WHITBY'S PRESTIGIOUS west Lynde, May 1, main floor of bun- galow, 3 bedrooms, parking, fenced yard, appliances, close to all amenities, $1100 plus share utilities, first/last, (905)668-8620. BOWMANVILLE - 2 bedroom condo for rent in quiet building. Ground floor with patio. 2 parking spots, 5 appliances, central Air. $1100/mo plus utilities. (905) 697-8261. PICKERING PARKWAY -3 bdrms., 1 1/2 baths, 1 parking, available March 25. $1295/mo+ hydro. Immaculate condition. View at www.tinyurl.com/22N4J 416-893-2545. PICKERING, VALLEY FARM.1 bedroom, plus solarium, pools, squash, + + social activities, park like setting. Easy ground floor access, $1350. Available now.Call 905-420-8690. -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-BEDROOM BUNGALOW, south Ajax, parking, quiet resi- dential area. No pets/non-smok- ing, first/last/references. Available immediately. $1100/mo.+ 50% utilities.905-683-5480. 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 AJAX - Spacious 4-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, 3 BEDROOM detached bungalow. Large yard. Near park, school. Great starter $945+. Call 905-683-6203. AJAX, LARGE 3-BEDROOM main floor in semi-bungalow, very clean & bright. Parking. No smok- ing/pets. Avail. April 1st. $1100/mo inclusive. Call 416- 822-2978. AJAX- Beautiful executive home, 2300 sq.ft., 3-bdrms, en- suite, family room, 2-1/2 baths, California Kitchen, cac, cvac, 5 appliances. $1490+% utilities. Walk to all amenities. (905)683- 7267, (905) 683-8019 BROOKLIN new 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 baths, family room with gas fireplace, 5 appliances, avail April 15, $1500.call 905-579-5993 CHERRYDOWN/GRANDVIEW - 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 storey semi, c/a, finished basement, eat-in kitchen, backs onto park, all ap- pliances, laundry, bus route, no smoking/pets. $1,200 plus utilities. lst/last, April lst. (905)432-3986. COURTICE & BOWMANVILLE clean 2 & 4 bedroom detached homes available April 1st. $1095 to $1375. Gas heat. Quiet family neighbourhoods. Call Rob 905- 718-0388 COURTICE - 2 bed, main floor, extra clean, excellent neighbour- hood. Appliances, laundry. No pets/smoking. Parking, garage available. $1195/incl. Avail. April 1st.905-424-1125. COURTICE 3-bedroom bungalow $1025+utilities; large 2 bedroom basement; $900 includes laundry; small 1 bedroom $550 inclusive. 1 person only. All no smoking/no dogs.Cindy 905-432-3222 N.WHITBY,newer 3-bedroom semi, 3 baths, garage, gas heat, c/air, court location, available April 1st. No pets, first/last, refer- ences. $1400+ utilities. Call Aurelia Cosma (905)728-1600. NORTH OSHAWA/Whitby,spa- cious bungalow, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, excellent neighbour- hood, large lot, AC, all applianc- es, finished basement, $1250/mo. plus utilities. No pets, (416)704- 4570. OSHAWA,quiet neighbourhood, clean & well kept 3-bdrms, main floor, parking, no smoking/pets. $1100/mo inclusive. First/last, ref- erences. Avail. April 1st. Call 905- 571-5049 RENT TO OWN,Oshawa. Clean 3 bedroom affordable. Nice area, OAC.705-722-2145 STOP RENTING, BUY NOW! We have several 3-5 bedroom homes with 2 baths, finished basements available w/rent-to-own terms. Best Neighbourhoods. Start build- ing your future today. Homes starting from $1295/month. Low money down. We can help YOU! Tel: 905-443-3111, 416-855-6685 www.perfecthabitat.com 3 Bedroom townhouse (condo) on Cresc. north Oshawa. Garage, 3-appliances, a/c, $1200/mo. + utilities. First/last/references. No pets/smoking. Close to amenities/schools.. Avail. April 1st. 905-243-7316 or 905-431- 4306. ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL - 2 bdrm. Oshawa townhouse. 4 appliances, deck off kitchen, fenced yard. Near schools, bus, & 401. No pets or smokers. $1000/mo. + utilities. Available immediately. Call 905-576-5253. AJAX, 3 BEDROOM 2 1/2 baths, new townhouse, fireplace, 5 ap- pliances, a/c, $1500+utilities. 416-576-9588. COMPLETELY RENOVATED 2+1 bedroom Townhouse. Taun- ton/Simcoe, Oshawa. Beautiful Adult Lifestyle, end unit. No smoking/pets. All inclusive, $1250/month. First/last. Available April 1st. Must have references. 905-571-3674. COURTICE NEWLY renovated charming End Unit, 3-bedrooms, front porch enclosure, garage en- try from home. Central air, fridge, stove. Clean and ready To Move In! $1,400 plus utilities, first/last. Please call Eddy 647 2981064 FURNISHED, BRIGHT clean 3- bedroom townhome, 2 full baths, laminate floors. Close to Go, Val- leyFarm/Hwy #2. Immediate oc- cupancy. $1300 plus hydro & gas.Call (905)421-9419 HILLCREST HEIGHTS Commu- nity Living in Oshawa now has units Avail. immed., parking incl. Please call 905-576-9299. MORNINGSIDE/Sheppard,2- bdrm+ den, 2 bathrooms, new executive condo townhome, 5 ap- pliances, avail. immediately. $1300/mo inclusive. No smok- ing/pets. First/last, references. Call after 4 p.m.(905)509-2335 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. OSHAWA,Taunton/Simcoe, 1- year old. 4-bdrms, 3-full baths, garage, c/a, c/v, 5 appliances, custom window coverings, fire- place, avail April 1st. $1600/mo+ No smoking/pets. (905)720-1533, (905)767-5839 SPACIOUS, BRIGHT, 3 bedroom condo townhouse. 5 appliances, close to schools, shopping and lake. Available June 1. $1250/month + utilities. 416-450- 3986. THREE BEDROOM townhouse, Oshawa location, fridge, stove, washer, dryer. $l,200/month all inclusive. Please call Martin (905)728-1420 TOWNHOUSE -end unit. Whitby, 3-bedrooms, main-floor laundry, 1 1/2 baths, finished basement, $1400/mo. + utilities. Available April 1st.Call Terri 416-284-8575. 1-FURNISHED ROOM,quiet home, Nice neighbourhood, Ajax - Harwood/Hwy. 2. First/last $400/mo. Walk to amenities, bus route. No smoking/pets. Working male preferred. Laundry/cable. Avail. immediately. 416-893- 0140. 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. FURNISHED ROOMS AJAX - Separate entrance, parking. Quiet area. No pets/smoking. Suit pro- fessional gentleman. First/last. $300.Call 905-683-5480. LIVERPOOL/FINCH - CLEAN, spacious room for rent, $480 all inclusive. Available immediately or April lst. Non smoker. (416)554-1557 (Mark) PICKERING TWIN RIVERS/ HOOVER DR. lots of windows, huge clean room available in big quiet beautiful home, close to all amenities. $350 all inclusive. lst/last, April lst. (905) 550-2664 Wo r king female preferred AJAX - room plus, Taunton & Audley, kitchen, laundry, parking, air, April 1st. Mature non-smok- ing/pets preferred. $450/mo. in- clusive. (905)683-8196 evenings or 416-200-3530 days. AJAX, BROCK/HWY. 2 Fur- nished room. Close to amenities. Quiet neighbourhood. Shared kitchen and bathroom. $400. 905-409-9112. AMAZING NEWLY renovated "apartment style" bachelor, separ- ate entrance and shower, lounge. Available furnished, parking, laundry. Clean & responsible. Available immediately 905-720- 2265 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. CLEAN QUIET LIVING, for mature person (male preferred). Choose Ajax or Pickering. Satisfaction guaranteed. Rent from $450, furnished, cable, internet, telephone, laundry, parking. Private residence in respectable neighbourhood. 905-409-9495. 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. CLEARWATER FLORIDA, 3- bedroom furnished, aircondi- tioned, manufactured homes. 85º pool, 104º hottub. Near beach- es/major attractions. Half hour to Stanley Cup champions ($15/seat). Children welcome, April 1/on. $375/wk (less than motel). 727-538-2123 after March 26th (905)683-5503 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. Will store boat for winter. 705-328-0402 af- ter 6 p.m. 2 YEAR OLD, spade female cat. Grey & white between the eyes and mouth. White paws and un- der body. Black mark under left lip. Has been astray since Octo- ber. Very scared but becoming docile. North of Twin Rivers, West of Altona Road. Call Betty at 905-509-0023. A SET OF 3 keys (on a lanyard neck/key holder with inscription, 'boat house & bh') have been found in a local Arby's Restaurant on Wednesday morning, March 8. If they belong to you or you know someone with whom they belong to please contact: 905-619-9971. SINCERE SINGLES,Profession- al Introduction Service (1992) un- limited matches, unlimited time period. Call toll free 1-866-719- 9116 www.sinceresingles.ca CONVENIENT LOCATION on commute to work at McCow- an/401; clean, non-smoking, good rates, ECE qualified, ex- tended and flexible hours, rich program and policy, 416-289- 6032 FULL-TIME LIVE-IN nanny re- quired for children ages 7 & 6 months. To start in September, $9.00/hour. Please contact Su- zette 416-422-9292 LOOKING FOR HOME daycare. Someone who can pick and drop off at Southwood Park Public School. 416-249-6873. A BETTER BEGINNING.Mathe- matics, English, Special Needs. Individualized programs. Free $150 evaluation with enrollment. 416-286-8249, 416-450-0055 BUY/SELL stair lifts, porch lifts, scooters, hospital beds, ceiling lifts etc. Call SILVER CROSS AT (905) 668-8560 OR 1-800-659- 0668 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. +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. 24' ABOVE GROUND round pool. Hayward pump. Brand new liner. Perfect condition. Asking $1200 OBO. (905)579- 6368 27' CHIP TRUCK,3 Fryers, 6 element Garland Stove, 6ft. grill, hot dog steamer, electric potato peeler, mint condition, Asking $16,000. o.b.o. Tom (905)982- 0242 or Jamie (905)809-3723. 4 FREE Te llus Mike cell phones, valued over $1,000. if assume monthly contract of approximately $130.00 call 905-391-6850. 57" SONY PROJECTION TV HW 40 High Scan, 2-yrs-old. $2000; 48" round dark oak pedestal table 4 Windsor-back chairs $200/set; Cuisinart toaster/oven/broiler, black $85.(905)728-0853 7PC BEDROOM SET,no mat- tress $300. Coffee table, 2 end tables, cherrywood, marble top $100. Office-size filing cabinet $30.(905)831-7361 A BEDROOM SET,gorgeous cherry sleigh, triple dresser/mir- ror, tall dresser, 2 night tables, new. Cost $7450, sell $1,900. Call 905-213-4669. A DINING ROOM,cherry wood, double pedestal table, 8 chairs, Buffet, hutch, dovetail construc- tion. New, still in boxes. Cost $11,000, sacrifice $2,600. 416- 746-0995. A King orthopedic pillowtop mat- tress set. New in plastic, cost $1600. Sacrifice $550. 416-746- 0995.Can deliver A1 ALL SATELLITE SERVICES. DishNetworking, FREE TO AIR. Sales, Installations, Repairs, Modifications. Ariza-700, View Sat-2000 Platimum, all models in-stock. 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 APPLIANCES,Sub Zero refrig- erator 650; Bosch dishwasher; Thermador convection oven; Panasonic microwave. All for $9,500 or will sell separately. 416-528-5935 BEAUTIFUL PALMA BRAVO rattan dining suite. Large glass table w/6 chairs. Matching love- seat, armchair & ottoman. Excel- lent condition. $2500. Call (905)436-0150 BED,Aamazing bargain, queen orthopedic mattress set, new in plastic, warranty, $250. 416-741- 7557.Will deliver BEDROOM SET,cherrywood, bed, chest, dresser, mirror, 2 night stands. Dovetail construc- tion, never opened. Cost $8,000 Sacrifice $1,900.(416)748-3993 BRAND NEW SUPERIOR quality, fully automatic NEOX massage chair. Exported from the U.S. Latest model with more functions than with any other massage chair in the market. $ 3,500 CDN. Call Patricia 905- 683-6401. 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 COMPUTERS!! $88.00 21" monitor, 1,000's of computers, laptops, printers, servers and monitors at deep discounted pric- es. Factory certified with warran- ty. View inventory at www.homeandleisure.ca or call PAUL'S HOME AND LEISURE 905-259-4514. CUSTOM STERLING FLORAL chintz sofa and loveseat; formal drapes; patterned shears; dhurrie carpet; reproduction writing desk/dresser with inlay; vintage oiled walnut dining table, buffet; stereo stand; lamps. 905-668- 0597. EARLY 17TH CENTURY print, Portuguese Ship 29"x54" $200. Raku wall sculpture head & breast plate $300. Wall unit teak 3pcs., $1000. Bookcase $100. . (905)427-5829 FREELANCE E-AUCTIONS. Now accepting quality, new and gently used items for consign- ment auction. Turn your unneed- ed articles into quick easy cash. We sell almost anything!! 905- 448-9041 FURNITURE - Camel back sofa bed, $200. 50 inch 7 drawer oak roll top desk, $500. Custom built South Paw pine TV armoire, 48"x 73"x26", $850 (with Sony Trini- tron 36" TV, $1300). Call 905- 434-2970 (all prices o.b.o.). HEAD LICE GONE.Nit free ter- minator, $23.95. licesquad.com. Call the professionals 866-838- LICE HOME GYM,2yrs old. Solid steel, safeties for bench press, Pec Dec, Lat pulldowns etc. In- cline/decline bench. Paid $800, sacrifice $575. w/out weights. Also over 300-lbs of weights for sale. Must sell (905)435-3442, (416)871-2974 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. MOVING SALE:32" Sony Wega High-Scan TV; DVD Dream Sys- tem; Pine entertainment centre; pine pantry/display cabinet; oak table/chairs; pine bed/mattress (full); brown leather sofa-bed & loveseat; and more (905)655- 0224 MOVING SALE:apt-size dining set, table, 4 colonial chairs, solid wood $500. Floral love seat & matching chair. Corner desk, glass top. 2 glass/iron end tables. Best offer.Call 416-525-1559. NEEDED:200' of chain link fenc- ing, with posts and top rails. Please call 905-436-8087. NEW DANBY APT sized freezers $209. New Danby bar fridges, $119/up. Also, variety of new ap- pliances, scratch and dent. Full manufacturers warranty. Recon- ditioned fridges $195/up, ranges $125/up, dryers $125/up, wash- ers $199/up, new and coin oper- ated washers and dryers at low prices. New Danby Frost-Free Apt. size fridges $399., new 24" and 30" ranges with clock and window @$399 Reconditioned 24" ranges and 24" frost free fridges now available. Wide se- lection of other new and recondi- tioned appliances. Call us today, Stephenson's Appliances, Sales, Service, Parts. 154 Bruce St. Oshawa.(905)576-7448 PIANO,30-year old Willis piano. Good shape.(905)263-4932 PIANOS - AND - CLOCKS MARCH BREAK SALE March 13 - 18th.9-5 p.m. Mon.-Thurs;. 9-9 Fr iday; 9-5 Saturday. Our best prices this week! 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! PLAYSTATION2 MOD CHIPS XBOX MOD CHIPS installed from $125. Several chips available for each console. We buy used/work- ing consoles. For all the details: www.durhammods.com North End Oshawa.905-626-0542 POOL TABLE, 1" slate. Solid wood. New in box, accessory package included. Cost $6750 sell for $2300. 905-213-4669. PROM DRESSES,Size 12, Beautiful 2-pc soft lilac colour w/full skirt, top w/thin straps; Stunning 1-pc strapless, full skirt coral colour. Both worn once. Call 905-434-4374 RENT TO OWN - New and re- conditioned appliances, new TV's, Stereos, Computers, DVD Players, Furniture, Bedding, Patio Furniture, Barbecues & More! Fa st 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 SINGLE STAGE snow blower for sale. Should be knowl- edgeable in small engines $100. 905-404-1552 after 5 p.m. SOLID OAK/MARBLE chester- field table/claw feet, coffee/2 end tables; antique table, entertain- ment centre; Mennonite oak kitchen set; Topaz ring, large stone/2 diamonds; 6 pc. bedroom suite.905-579-9119. SPEAKERS, PAIR.Floor-type, standing 3ft. Good quality walnut (woofers, tweeters) original $200 each, pair $50.(905)426-8858 TREASURE LAND - We buy and sell used Furniture, Antiques, Contents/Estate Sales. We pick up! Call (416)698-7777 or (416)268-8253. VENDORS WANTED at the Courtice Flea Market. 5,000- 6,000 people per weekend. Rent from $230 per month for indoor space. (Sign-ups by March 31st, will receive a free months rent!) Located 2 min. North of 401 be- tween Oshawa and Bowmanville. Call 905-436-1024 or visit us: www.courticefleamarket.com VHS MOVIES – 100+ assorted ti- tles - $3 each or 2 for $5 – whole box for $150 OBO. IKEA China cabinet – sliding glass doors – paid $200 – sell for $125 OBO. Please call 905-245-9822. 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. NEEDED:200' of chain link fenc- ing, with posts and top rails. Please call 905-436-8087. VENDORS WANTED for 2006 West Northumberland Home & Tr ade Show, April 28th to 30th in Port Hope. Call 905-885-8053. 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 FIRE- WOOD, The best quality wood, seasoned cut/split/ delivered. Call 905-424-1735. 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. ADORABLE POMERANIAN puppies, super friendly & loving, hand raised, vet checked, first shots, $750 ready to go. For info call (905)434-8189 ADORABLE PUREBRED PUG puppies, 3 males, 1 female, ready to go mid April. lst shots. $850.00 Not registered.(905) 342-3225 AFRICAN GREY Timmy Parrot for sale, very friendly, needs a good home with lots of attention, $800 firm, with cage. 905-434- 0392. AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD PUPS, one red mural, 2 blue murals, $475/ea. call 905-449- 3263 CHOCOLATE LAB PUPS,first shots, dewormed. CKC Regis- tered. Call (905)344-7093. A/P PAGE B6 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, March 15, 2006 www.durhamregion.com Call 905 985-7383 15 CAMPBELL, Norma Sylvia She was born on February 9, 1936 in Denver, Colorado, United States. She was called to glory on January 30, 2006 in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia at the age of 69 years. Norma is survived by her beloved husband of 45 years Ken Campbell, loving chil- dren; Annette (Dan) Ahern, Jennie (David) Bew, David (Kim) Campbell, Kathy (Roc) Bubel and Shelley Campbell, grandchildren; Keon, Seyara, Brendon, Aidan, Aaron and Dylan and brother Lar- ry (Ann) Nandrea. A Memorial Service will be held at the Ajax Baptist Church (56 Angus Drive, Ajax) on Saturday, March 18, 2006 at 2:00 pm. A com- mittal service will follow in the family plot at Erskine Cemetery in Pickering. Memorial gifts in honour of Norma may be made by way of donation to the Wilderness Ministries (Coronation College) Box 130, Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia V0C 2W0. Arrangements entrusted to MCEACHNIE FUNER- AL HOME, 905-428-8488. Her Race is Run- "Well Done"! HARBRON, Reta Peacefully at the Lakeridge Health Centre, Whitby site, on Tuesday March 14, 2006. Reta, in her 88th year. Beloved wife of the late Leslie Harbron. Loving mother of Lloyd (of Ashburn). The family will receive friends at the MCEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax (Pickering Village) 905-428-8488 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Thursday. Funeral Service in the Chapel on Friday March 17, 2006, at 1:30 p.m. In- terment Salem Cemetery. Should family and friends so desire, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, or the charity of your choice, would be greatly appreciated. A Book of Condo- lence may be signed at www.mceachnie-funeral.ca MUNHALL, George Henry, aged 78 years (Char- ter Member of St. Francis de Sales' Knights of Co- lumbus #6161 and St. Bernadette's Council #10236- Retired after 40 years at Ontario Hydro as a Hoisting Engineer). After a short illness on Tues- day March 14, 2006. George, beloved husband of Margaret Culhane for 56 years. Loving father of Kevin and his wife Pam and the late Christopher. Dear grandfather of Brendan, Claire and Conor. Brother of Martin (Margaret) of Renfrew, Ann McCovern of California, and the late Thomas and Richard. Lovingly remembered by his nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at the MCEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax (Pickering Village) 905-428-8488 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Thursday. Funeral Mass at St. Francis de Sales' Church (82 Church St. S., Pickering Village, Ajax) on Friday, March 17th, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. Spring Interment at St. Francis Xavier Cemetery, Renfrew. Should family and friends so desire, donations to the Lung Associa- tion or the C.N.I.B. would be greatly appreciated. A Book of Condolence may be signed at www.mceachnie-funeral.ca. PAGE B7 ◆ NEWS ADVERTISER ◆ MARCH 15, 2006 A/P ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT infodurhamregion.com Marrocco goes back in time for latest projects Pickering actor returns to writing, finishes work on CBC movie By Al Rivett Staff Editor PICKERING — In his sixth decade in the entertainment industry, Pick- ering’s Gino Marrocco has gone back in time both as an actor and a writer on two strikingly different projects. The veteran actor-writer finished work in Saskatchewan recently on ‘The Velvet Devil,’ a period piece set in the Depression era 1930s that will be seen on the Canadian Broadcast- ing Corporation’s ‘Opening Night’ -- an evening of programming dedi- cated to the arts. The movie is to air on Thursday, April 6 at 8 p.m. And, when he wasn’t in front of the camera, Marrocco’s been busy behind the scenes as a writer -- one of his first loves that allowed him to break into the entertainment busi- ness back in the ’50s. His script for an unnamed comedy show has been in the hands of studio executives for the past three months, and there’s hope it will eventually be developed into a series. “It’s being pitched to two major networks. The process can some- times be slow and lengthy, but the fact the producers have completely taken over and are handling it, for a writer, is a great sign.” Marrocco says the ‘Bible’ for the sitcom, which maps out storylines, characters, etc. has been registered following two years of work on the project. It follows the foibles of a piz- zeria owner who sublets space in his shop to his actor-turned-lawyer son and a talent agency whose clients are a colourful cast of characters. It’s his first foray into writing in some time, and he’s excited at the prospect of doing more. “I had written for TV many years ago. I had three children’s plays pro- duced many times over the years and they were very successful,” says Mar- rocco. “Acting and being the president of ACTRA (Alliance of Canadian Cin- ema, Television and Radio Artists), I got away from writing. It’s a return to something I enjoyed doing many years ago. I plan to do more and I’m working on two other projects.” As for ‘The Velvet Devil’, Marrocco plays ‘Charlie’, an impresario and radio station owner who guides the career of young, aspiring Metis singer Velvet Laurent in the 1930s. The Pickering actor says he initially turned down the work on the CBC movie, saying it would keep him away from home and especially from his teenaged son, Adam, for too much time. A compromise, however, was reached with the film’s producers and he agreed to sign on to the project. “It was quite an experience for a number of reasons,” says Marrocco. “It was the first time I was going to work away from home and, as a single parent, it was a very tough decision for me to make. At first, I refused to do it. It meant I would have to be in Saskatchewan for two to three weeks. They got back to my agent and asked if they broke down the (filming) dates to two to three days and allow time for me to come home in between would I do it. I said I would.” Marrocco describes ‘The Velvet Devil’ as a “musical drama” co-writ- ten and starring Andrea Menard in the lead role of Velvet Laurent. Me- nard is well known in western Cana- dian music circles and she wrote and sang the music used in the movie. For Marrocco, the show had an intrigu- ing storyline that, in addition to the strong musical content, delves into the First Nations people and their core values. “It is one of the rare shows where people can watch it as a family. There is no violence, swearing, etc. It’s the story of a young Metis native who has incredible musical talent and wants to pursue the dream of being a singer. She lives on a reservation with her mother and breaks with tradition and leaves the reservation... It’s a chance to look into the strong values and way of life of native Canadians.” In addition to ‘The Velvet Devil’ and his writing project, Marrocco has also been involved in several other acting stints from movies to commer- cials of late. He notes he had a small role in the blockbuster, Ron Howard-directed ‘Cinderella Man’, which was filmed in Toronto and starred Russell Crowe and Renee Zellweger. He shot three scenes with Zellweger on the set, and was impressed with her as an actress and a person. “Working with Renee was very nice. Aside from being a great actor, she’s a very warm individual.” He says it was a treat to be directed by Howard, as likeable in person as his memorable characters were on the small screen. “He’s like a grown up Richie Cun- ningham (on ‘Happy Days’) and Opie (Taylor on ‘Andy of Mayberry’). He hasn’t changed. He’s very gentle and very nice. I would walk miles to work with him again.” Marrocco’s also appeared in an episode of an updated version of the ’70s TV hit ‘Kojak’ as well as on ‘Zoe Busiek: Wild Card’, Sue Thomas: FB Eye and as a recurring character on Omni television’s ‘Metropia’. Ve teran Pickering actor Gino Marrocco is seen with co-star Andrea Menard in a scene from the upcoming CBC movie ‘The Velvet Devil’. Marrocco has also returned to writ- ing, having penned several children’s plays in the past. This time, it’s a sitcom that’s currently being pitched to two major television networks. It all ‘ad’s up PICKERING — In addition to work on tele- vision and on the big screen, Gino Marrocco has carved out a niche as a much sought-after actor in television commercials. If you’ve seen the latest instalment of the Master Card ‘Zamboni Driver’ series of com- mercials, you may have noticed Marrocco. He’s the barber who gives the Zamboni-driving hero a haircut on the house. As well, he also acted in a commercial for the Hormel food company in the U.S., featuring their frozen food lines. Hormel is renowned as the maker of Spam. No matter the content, Marrocco says he plans to stay an actor for as long as possible. “One benefit to being an actor is there’s no compulsory retirement age,” he once said. “As long as I can memorize lines, as long as I’m physi- cally able to do the job and as long as they still want you, I think I will always be looking forward to getting up at a ridiculous time of the morning and going to work.” Nathan & Kim (Moore) Puztman are thrilled to announce the birth of their first child, a beautiful daughter Madison Quinn She arrived on February 16, 2006 at St. Catherine's General Hospital weighing 7 pounds, 19 1/2 long First grandchild for Woodson Moore as well as Charmaine Moore & the sixth grandchild for Rev. Dennis & Nancy Putzman. Thanks to everyone for their love & support for little Maddie & her proud new parents. 1-877-567-KIDS www.homesforkids.com Homes For Kids is a network of children’s aid societies dedicated to providing the best foster homes for children in need of care. F oster Families F oster Futures When you bring foster children into your home, even for a short time, you’re laying a foundation of confidence, stability, and self-esteem that will support them for the rest of their lives. BRIAN LEE In Loving Memory of a Dear Husband, Father & Grandfather who passed away one year ago March 13, 2005 We made our vows together, And said, "Till death do us part" So when God came & took your hand. My whole life fell apart, When I look back on our life Just one thing makes me glad That you chose me to share with you, Those precious years we had. Your Loving Wife, Lois Also loved & remembered by son, Gary (Jan ) daughter Carol (Richard), Grandchildren~ Andrew, Lauren, Alexandra, Kelly Susan Fraser October 9, 1943-March 13, 2004 In Loving memory of a wonderful Grandmother The endless sorrow in our heart, Recall the day you had to part Precious memories we will keep, Within our heart we hold deep Sadly missed by Jordon, Darnell & Deondre CKC REGISTERED German Shepherd puppies. World Class German import lines. Family raised, first shots, vet checked. Ta ttooed and guaranteed. Available now.705-786-0322. 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. LAB adorable, yellow pup, fe- male, registered, raised at home, ready to go now. 905-344-7895. YOU COULD HAVE your dog under control and listening in 2 short weeks. TSURO DOG TRAINING. www.tsurodogtraining.com 905- 797-2855. 1991 NISSAN MAXIMA,as is, $1000 o.b.o. Call Peter (905)725- 4282 1992 GMC PICK-UP - Power windows, power locks, 4 new tires, bed liner, a/c. Runs good. $2500 as is, or best offer. Call 905-623-0376 1994 FORD TAURUS WAGON. V-6 automatic, clean, runs exc. pw/pdl, power tailgate, power side mirrors, cruise $133,000- kms, cert/e-tested. $1995-obo. 905-435-1091 1994 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS Supreme. 4 door, certified, 92,000kms, original. Car is per- fect. Asking $3200. (905)430- 3573 1996 FORD TAURUS, $2999. 1997 Monti Carlo, $2999. 1997 Ford Probe GT, $4490. 1997 Dodge Caravan, $2999. 1990 Ford F150 Ext. Cab, $3490. Others from $1699, Certified and E-tested. (Kelly & Sons, since 1976) (905)683-7301 or (905)424-9002. www.kellyandsonsauto.com 1996 SATURN SL COUP -2 dr., black with beige interior, auto, a/c. New snow tires and brakes. 170kms. As is. Asking $2999 firm. Great first car! Call 905-723- 8677 or 905-447-7277. 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! 2003 CHEV MALIBU,certified, 4 door, 6 cyl, beige, automatic, loaded. Never seen snow or salt. 24,000 miles. $14,900 o.b.o. Call (905)720-2003 BAILIFF SALE.Call between 9 & 5. (905)342-7376 2000 Buick LeSabre, medium blue, certified and E-tested, 120,000 km, cur- rent bid $7,200. 2001 Chev Mali- bu, purple. 1997 Chev Cavalier, red. 1997 Chev Monte Carlo, purple. 1999 Ford F150, 4x4, regular cab, white. 1997 Dodge 3500 diesel, alum flatbed with stake sides, standard, white. $ $ 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. 1 A - ALL SCRAP CARS,old cars & trucks wanted. Cash paid. Free pickup. Call Bob anytime (905)431-0407. A ABLE TO PAY Up to $5000 on cars & trucks Free Towing 24 hours, 7 days. (905)686-1899 (Pickering/Ajax) or (905)665-9279 (Oshawa/Whitby). CASH FOR CARS!We buy used vehicles. Vehicles must be in running condition. Call (905)427-2415 or come to 479 Bayly St. East, Ajax at MURAD AUTO SALES 1992 JEEP CHEROKEE,luxuri- ous Briarwood edition, fully load- ed with working air conditioning, cream leather interior, 320k, runs & drives great, needs some TLC. $1200.Call 905-404-0502 1998 FORD E-350 CUBE VAN, 7.3L turbo diesel, 14' heated box, well-maintained, 312k, certified & e-tested $9,500. 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Insured. Reliable, Experienced, Punctual. 416-560-2723 905-841-4723 www.elitemoving.net Please read your classified ad on the first day of publication as we cannot be responsible for more than one insertion in the event of an error. Ajax & Pickering’s annual COMING SOON COMFORTERS • WINDOW CURTAINS • DECOR ACCENTS • FEATHERBEDS • PILLOWSAREA RUGS • DUVETS • GLASSWARE • CUSHIONS • T ABLE CLOTHS CUSTOM BEDDING • SHEET SETS • TABLES • SLIPCOVERS •FURNISHINGS • FABRIC CUSTOM DRAPERY • TOWELS • SHOWER CURTAINS • CUSHION FORMS • QUILTSBET YOU CAN’T WAIT UNTIL WE’RE 100! Store Hours Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. 905-683-2222 Shop for slipcovers online www.surefi t.ca Decorating Durham for over 42 yearsDecorating Durham for over 42 years 401 FAI RALL ST. 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The series, hosted by Paul Hogan of Joe Millionaire fame, turns men who are in need of a male make- over due to their poor manners, eating habits or other disagree- able traits into gentlemen, guys their gals would be proud to be with on a night on the town. Nye visits Hogan’s Gentle- man’s Academy for a makeover for help in stopping his wife from leaving town on her birthday. The episode airs on March 20 at 10:30 p.m., March 22 at 9 p.m. and on March 24 at 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. On display AJAX — Nicholas Yu hosts a special meet the photogra- pher night on March 16. The Pickering resident is displaying his work at the McLean Community Centre in Ajax until April 18. Visitors will get a chance to view photographs from around the world and possibly take one home. There will be a draw near the end of the evening for a framed 12 x 18” print signed by the photographer. Entry ballots will be available at the door. The meet and greet is in the Centre’s atrium, located at 95 Magill Dr., from 7 to 9 p.m. Ticket time PICKERING — Time is run- ning out if you want to catch the Herongate Barn Dinner Theatre’s first offering of the spring sea- son. ‘Do Not Disturb’ is a zany comedy focusing on sex, with the action taking place in a New York hotel room. The play’s run ends on March 25. For reservations and more information, call 905-472- 3085 or visit www.herongate. com. Pickering man gets a makeover on upcoming episode of ‘GROOMED’ on W Network Just ask Dan Boudreau, of Ajax who paid her carrier and won a $1,000 Shopping Spree in the Ajax/Pickering News Advertiser’s collection draw, which he has chosen to spend at Home Depot. The carrier on this route, Lucas, also received a $25.00 bonus. 2nd prize winner of a $100 Shopping Spree is Paul Maugeri (not shown) of Ajax, which he has cho- sen to spend at Pickering Town Centre, and our 3rd prize winner of a $50 Shopping Spree is Shirley Bruce (not shown) of Ajax, which she has chosen to spend at Pickering Town Centre. To enter the draw for your chance to win a $1000, $100 or $50 Shopping Spree, just pay your carrier the $6.00 optional delivery charge and send us your ballot which is located on your “Thank You” coupon, before noon on Monday March 20, 2006. Your carrier keeps 100% of what they collect as payment for their delivery. It Pays to Pay your News Advertiser Carrier “SERVICE WORTH PAYING FOR” $1000 WINNER