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Mayor Dave Ryan met recently with Energy Minister Donna Cans- field and had discussions with David Pickering m akes ministerial push ✦ See Ryan, Page 4 POLICE BACK IN PICKERING WHERE MAN’S BODY WAS FOUND IN DECEMBER By Jeff Mitchell Staff Writer PICKERING — Police officers fanned out in a woodlot in a remote corner of Pickering Friday morn- ing, renewing a search for clues in the murder of a York Region man whose body was discovered in early December. At the same time, a Durham Re- gional Police homicide detective released one of the solid pieces of evidence recovered so far, in hopes it will generate information on the beating death of 35-year-old Shawn Douse. Police released a photo of a blue Callaway golf cap found near Mr. Douse’s body, which was discov- ered by a hiker Dec. 8 in a woodlot on a field on the north side of Con- cession 7, just east of the York-Dur- ham Line. The hat was found “in pretty close proximity to the body,” said Det. Leon Lynch. “This hat is connected directly to Mr. Douse’s body being brought to this location ...to somebody who does have a connection to Shawn Douse,” Det. Lynch said, adding it’s realistic to surmise one of the peo- ple who dumped the man’s badly beaten body may have accidently left the cap at the scene. It’s being tested for DNA traces. Among the other evidence found in December were tire tracks that led from Concession 7 north toward the woodlot. Mr. Douse’s body was found about 100 metres into the bush. Investigators think at least two people were involved in trans- porting and dumping the body in the field, just north of the hamlet of Green River. Police were able to search the scene for just a few hours before heavy snow covered the area back in December. It was some time before the body could be removed from the scene and taken for test- ing. Police positively identified Mr. Douse on Dec. 19. Mr. Douse, a father of two young Ron Pietroniro / News Advertiser photo Members of the Durham Region Police Service’s public order unit search a field on Concession 7 at the York-Durham Townline where the body of Shawn Douse was discovered in December 2005. The police were conducting another ground search now that the snow has melted and the area has dried up. Search for answers continues ✦ See Police, Page 5 This golf hat was found near the body of Shawn Douse. *O.A.C on selected merchandise. Must be paid in full at the end of term.All admin/taxes/delivery due at end of term.Admin. fee of $49. See store for details. Selection may vary by store. Some models may not be exactly as shown. HAMILTON Meadowlands Power Centre (905) 304-5919 NEWMARKET (905) 836-7618 THORNHILL (905) 747-0802 OAKVILLE (905) 815-0123 MARKHAM (905) 471-4116 MISSISSAUGA (905) 755-9000 TORONTO (416) 440-0244 VAUGHAN (905) 660-4888 PICKERING (905) 426-5700 www.fitnesssource.ca $5 Inventory Sell-Off! 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FOLLOW ALL OUR BLOGS durhamregion. typepad.com BLOG ENTER LAUGHING ...then stay a while drinfo.ca/croneblog.htmlCOLUMNIST NEIL CRONECook up a family meal in Pickering By Danielle Milley Staff Writer PICKERING — The last body rub li- cence in Pickering is still up for grabs. At the Pickering executive commit- tee meeting on March 27, members dealt with both a new body rub parlour bylaw that limits to three the number in the city, and with an application that, if approved, w ould have been the third. The application, however, wasn’t approved. “Something is very wrong when the appli- cant says they’re going to be into all these things. The size of the building doesn’t tell me that. Some of the wording in the application doesn’t tell me that,” said Ward 2 City Council- lor Doug Dickerson, referring to the possibility of the business being used for shiatsu, aromatherapy, massages for mental health for all ages, and a body rub parlour. The applicant is requesting the re- zoning of a unit at 1050 Brock Rd. to allow a body rub parlour as a permit- ted use. In the applicant’s comments to the City, she talked about a need for massage services for mental health and advised that Pickering Spa is being used as a massage or spa parlour that serves men, women and children. The applicant was not at Monday’s meet- ing. Councillors were concerned with the applicant’s own comments saying services are provided to children, while at the same time asking for a body rub parlour as a permitted use. Owners and managers of other units in the plaza and surrounding area also voiced objections to the application and 22 signed a petition. Executive committee adopted the new bylaw, going to council April 3 for final approval. City clerk Debi Bentley said Pickering must adopt a new body rub parlour bylaw every five years as per the Municipal Act. Another change to the bylaw in- cludes extending the hours to 2 a.m. Pickering OKs new body rub rules Doug Dickerson Crown cites upcoming tribunal By Jeff Mitchell Staff Writer DURHAM — The Crown has withdrawn a criminal charge against a Durham Regional Police officer, saying pursuing a count of obstructing justice is not in the public interest. Constable Louis Waldman was congratulated by a few fellow of- ficers Thursday morning after Ontario Court Justice Paul Belle- fontaine told him the charge was dropped. Assistant Crown attorney Martin Dionne told the judge the most appropriate forum for the officer’s case to be heard is a Police Ser- vices Act tribunal. Prosecution in a criminal court would result in undue hardship on the officer, he said. “The consequences that would flow to him if he were convicted ... I think would exceed the con- sequences that are in the public interest,” Mr. Dionne said. “I think the more appropriate forum ... for dealing with this matter is a Police Services Act hearing.” Const. Waldman, a veteran of more than 16 years with the Durham police service, was charged in November after an in- cident that was alleged to have occurred in a courthouse last Au- gust. Mr. Dionne said it was al- leged the officer intervened when his stepson attended court on a Highway Traffic Act charge. A mis- trial resulted, police said in laying the charge last year. The trial was rescheduled. Herizon House Women’s Shelter Presents “A Tasteful Event” THURSDAY APRIL 20th, 2006, 6 PM TO 9 PM Deer Creek Golf & Banquet Facility 2700 Audley Road, N. Ajax, Ontario L7Z 1T7 MC: Rita Nave from CHANNEL 12, Chex TV Durham Wine Tasting: Michael Fagan Silent Auction, Raffl e, Door Prizes & A Special guest Speaker Michael Fagan, manager of the Knowledge Resources Group is often recognized as Food and Drink’s magazine’s resident Match Maker. Using over 25 years of retail beverage alcohol experience combined with an appetite for good food will present “The Art of Pairing Wine and Food” Silent Auction • Raffl e • Door Prizes • Special guest Speaker Individual Tickets $35.00 Corporate Table Available $500 (Bronze) $1000 (Silver) $1500 (Gold) Contact Christie May Manager of Development @ 905-426-1064 ext. 2222 or email christie@herizonhouse.com Sponsored by:Herizon House, (The Ajax/Pickering Women’s Centre Inc.) will provide a place of safety, support, and empowerment for abused women and their children. We are committed to ending the cycle of violence in the community. Registered Charity (The Ajax/Pickering Women’s Centre/Herizon House) #897 222 097 RR0001 Herizon House is seeking volunteers for its Board of Directors. Herizon House is an emer- gency shelter and support service for women and their children. We provide a place of safety, support and empowerment for abused women and their children. We are committed to ending the cycle of abuse and violence in the community. We are seeking individuals who are interested in contributing their skills and experience to the Board of Directors. We ask that you re- spond in writing, highlighting your qualifi ca- tions for this role as well as how your exper- tise may benefi t Herizon House. Our goal is to have a Board of Directors that refl ects the diversity of our community. Please submit your qualifi cations on or before April 21st, 2006. While we thank all who are in- terested, only those to be interviewed will be contacted. Herizon House Administration P.O. 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ALL FURNACES ON SALE TOO! THE NEWS ADVERTISER, April 2, 2006 PAGE 3 Pdurhamregion.com Officer’s charge dropped 48 1 7 8 6 7 3 576 1 86 9 5 6 7 687 3 91 4 19 24 durhamregion.com SUDOKU Now online and updated daily at durhamregion.comTalks child care, economy, and auto industry in visit to Pickering By Danielle Milley Staff Writer PICKERING — Last year was a busy one for the Region of Dur- ham, and 2006 is shaping up to be no different. That was regional Chairman Roger Anderson’s message when he stopped by Pickering council March 20 for his annual address. He summed up the year that was and what Durham residents can anticipate in 2006. “A major positive event from last year was the signing of the agree- ment to flow gas tax from the fed- eral government to municipalities,” he said. He added that munici- palities must continue to remind the Province about their financial restraints and inabil- ity to grow without true partnerships from other levels of gov- ernment. Closer to home, 2005 saw the completion of the new regional headquarters. Employees started moving into the building in the summer and now there are 1,000 staff members working to- gether in one building. “Already, regional employees are reaping the benefit of all work- ing together under one roof,” Mr. Anderson said. Last year saw the agreement fi- nalized to transfer responsibility for transit to the Region and Dur- ham Transit as of Jan. 1. “As our region grows and ma- tures, (public) transit has to be an integral part of our transit system,” Mr. Anderson said. “Even if we had the dollars to build more roads, we would not be able to move (people) fast enough to keep up with growth.” The switch to Durham Transit has already brought service im- provement for residents, he said, with Saturday, Sunday and eve- ning service now available on all routes. As well, 2006 will see the Region take the lead on waste manage- ment. “Durham’s waste diversion ef- forts will be moving forward in July when the region-wide composting program gets underway,” he said. The region continued to grow in 2005, with the number of building permits issued exceeding those issued in 2004, but the Region doesn’t just want to see residential growth, it is also focused on build- ing Durham’s economy. Mr. Anderson said the Region is supportive of the idea of building a new nuclear reactor at the Dar- lington Nuclear Generating Sta- tion and it is working to boost the rural economy. Despite the announcement last year of the loss of 3,700 jobs at the GM plant in Oshawa, Mr. An- derson remains optimistic about Durham’s economic future. “I have absolute faith that our efforts to build partnerships to diversify Durham’s economy will bring new jobs to the region,” he said. Wa rd 2 City Councillor Doug Dickerson asked about the num- ber of child-care spaces that would be affected when the Conserva- tive government pulls the federal funding in favour of the $1,200 credit on which it campaigned. Mr. Anderson said about 700 spaces are at risk in Durham. Ward 3 City Councillor David Pickles asked about Seaton and the peer review. Mr. Anderson said his position on Seaton is the Province has to service the industrial area and market the land before the resi- dential area is developed. Chairman promises busy year ahead for Durham Roger Anderson Caplan, minister of public in- frastructure renewal. “To take the messages the City of Pickering has devel- oped through the (Seaton) Net Benefit Committee and the Sustainability Commit- tee,” Mayor Ryan explained as the reason behind the meetings. As part of the City’s planning for Seaton, a new community of 40,000 to 70,000 people to be built in east central Pickering in the near future, it has talked about building a model community complete with such innovative ideas as solar panels in homes, wind power, geothermal homes and transit-supportive devel- opment. “The opportunities repre- sent -- not only for the City of Pickering, but also the Prov- ince in terms of our society -- opportunities to invest in pilot projects for renewable energy,” Mayor Ryan said. Since the development of Seaton would essentially start from scratch, the Prov- ince, which currently owns the land and also did a de- velopment plan for the area, and the City have the opportunity to build a community unlike the current subdivisions going up across the GTA. A community that encourages walk- ing to local retail nodes, that has plenty of jobs so people can work where they live and play, and that sets the standard for future develop- ment in the GTA, the prov- ince and the country, is what Pickering council talks about building and why there have been committees set up and so much work done to make sure things are done differ- ently. Specifically with Ms. Cans- field, Mayor Ryan said he spoke about renewable en- ergy projects that would re- duce the requirement on the grid and reduce the need for transmission of electricity. The City is looking for some of these projects to be subsidized by other levels of government as pilot projects or receive grants from organi- zations, such as the one they received from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities to start looking at green projects in Seaton. Ms. Cansfield didn’t com- mit to any dollars, yet. “The minister was very sup- portive and very congratula- tory to the City of Pickering,” Mayor Ryan said. “(She did make a) commitment there would be ongoing work on the staff level.” Mayor Ryan spoke with Mr. Caplan about jobs and the need to service the em- ployment lands in Seaton first and to market them. “He was pleased our two priorities were the employ- ment lands being made available and marketed by the Province,” Mayor Ryan said. Specializing in Women & Men Nail Care • Acrylic Nails • Manicure • U.V. Gel Nail • Pedicure Foot Spa • Organic Gel Nails • Complete Waxing • Airbrushing & Nail Art Designs 1211 Kingston Road, #B7, Pickering Tel: 905-831-8833 • Fax: 905-831-8497 Business Hours: Mon-Fri. 10am-8pm • Sat: 9am-6pm• Sun Closed 123LIMO.CA SUVʼS - Limos - Limo Buses. 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Lynch said: “When people are committing a crime like this, they’re not always careful.” Investigators continue to seek tips from anyone who may have seen un- usual activity in the area last December, or who has other information on the case. Anyone with information can call 905-579-1520, ext. 2593. ✦ Police from page 1 Police talking with friends of murder victim durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 6 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, April 2, 2006 EDITORIAL LETTER TO THE EDITOR Stephen Harper gets his chance On Tuesday afternoon, we’ll get our first official glimpse of what the Stephen Harper Conservatives have planned for the upcoming session of Parliament. What will the speech from the throne contain? Even though he was elected with a minority government, it’s likely Mr. Harper will do his best to make good on the promises he made during the marathon election campaign of 2005-06. His ministers have had nearly two months to come up with legislative plans for the coming session. Last Tuesday, in a speech to the Conservative caucus, Mr. Harper indicated his belief that Canadians voted for change on Jan. 23 and he believes his government should give it to them. There have been five main planks in the Harper platform: 1. Bring in the Federal Accountability Act which would toughen rules governing lobbying, protect whistleblowers, and end the kinds of abuse that led to the sponsorship scan- dal. 2. Cut the GST by one per cent immediately and eventually by two per cent. 3. Crack down on crime by introducing mandatory sen- tencing, prevent the smuggling of guns into Canada and toughen up the border. 4. Institute the child-care plan that promises $1,200 per year for parents for each child under the age of six, and offer incentives to create day-care spaces. 5. Establish a wait-times guarantee that ensures people get health care within a measurable time frame. Mr. Harper has been extremely consistent in his message during and after the campaign and it’s likely he’ll continue that theme as his government hits the ground running this week. There should be little effective opposition to his plans. Members of Parliament are aware Canadians are “electioned” out after going through two campaigns in just 18 months, the last one a two-month doozy. Most of the opposition parties are struggling with their finances and the Liberals, at least, are more concerned about finding a new leader than with what the Conservatives are up to. The Bloc has shown an interest in working with Mr. Harper, and the NDP will likely heavily oppose Mr. Harper’s plans. But, with just 29 members, Jack Layton has little leverage. The Conservatives will get a chance to show Canadians what they can do, not a bad thing after 12 years of Liberal rule. Farmers need our support To the editor: Our farmers are left out in the cold again. Is it possible no one realizes just how important our farmers are? Imports have taken over markets, as with hot house toma- toes, for example. I prefer to purchase Ontario hot house vine tomatoes over imports from Mexico, even if they are more expensive. That’s my choice, but currently we have no choice as most stores carry only Mexican tomatoes. Our Ontario farmers need our support and while our fed- eral governments have always shovelled agricultural funds into Quebec, why don’t they simply equalize the funds and help out all of the Prairie, East Coast and Ontario farmers as well? Support our farmers and demand to have a choice in what we buy. 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Fax: 905-683-0386; e- mail: tdoyle@ durhamregion.com. The newspaper contacts only those whose submissions have been cho- sen for publication. Region partly to blame for lack of transit funding When Durham was largely ig- nored in last week’s pro- vincial budget it didn’t come as a surprise to anyone who’s lived here for any length of time. In fact, it’s become an expectation for the hundreds of thousands living in the eastern shadow of Toronto. When Dwight Duncan announced transit funding and subway links for Toronto, it was in homage to the sea of Liberal red that is Metropolitan Toronto. With a pro- vincial Liberal government in power it’s always “Miller time” as the city spends, spends, spends and anticipates more provincial bail-out money next year to ease the municipal tax burden. But when communities to the west received funding for transit and Dur- ham came away with zilch, with the exception of the gas-tax money that ev- eryone was getting, it was a real slap in the face. We had to wait for more than a decade to get moving on the Stevenson Road interchange and who knows when Hwy. 407 will make its way east of Brock Road. By the time it does we’ll probably be operating flying cars and the Green party will be in power. That Durham couldn’t get a thing in a transit spend-happy budget is trou- bling. Our regional representatives have to shoulder some of the blame. It ap- pears that the Region did not make a strong enough or early enough case for transit funding. That’s a real issue since taxpayers are facing a big hit this year on their municipal, education and re- gional taxes. It would have been nice to help residents shoulder the burden of a regional transit system that I’m not even sure is needed at this juncture. It’s not just transit and infrastructure being ignored. Just have a look at our local hospitals. Lakeridge Health Cor- poration is in a tough financial state be- cause it balanced its books and received less provincial funding as its reward. Ye t, hospitals in Ottawa that were in disarray received cash injections to bail them out. All the presentations by our regional chairman, politicians and groups like the 905 Health Care Alliance aren’t worth a thing if the government doesn’t fear repercussions from Durham as it does Toronto. It’s time for Durham com- munities to come together and come up with a real plan to ensure the Premier won’t forget us when it’s budget time. Chris Bovie is a Metroland Durham Region Media Group managing editor. E- mail cbovie@durhamregion.com. 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Dedicated volunteers run Durham Warm Water Aquatics Program By Charles McGregor Special to the News Advertiser DURHAM — It’s nice and warm in here. From the CD player in the corner, country singer Patsy Cline’s soft words tell us she’s been ‘Out Walkin’ After Midnight.’ In the large pool are five women and one man. What do we have here, then? What we have here is one of the regular ses- sions of warm water exercises organized and run by volunteers from the Durham Warm Water Aquatic Program (DWWAP) for folks living with conditions which make it difficult for them to get around easily on foot. “They’re people who have things like rheu- matoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, or chronic fa- tigue,” says Janice Condy, a member of the DWAAP board. “It’s also an excellent program for people recovering from joint replacements or motor vehicle accidents.” For Ms. Condy, who has fibromyalgia, a condition which creates chronic pain and fa- tigue, and who was also injured in a car crash three years ago, the program has been greatly beneficial. “This was initially a program for people with arthritis but a group of us felt it should cover a wider scope so we formed DWAAP three years ago to accommodate others who needed help to cope with their pain and day-to-day func- tionality.” Participants are often referred by their doc- tors or physiotherapists, she says, “but a lot join because of word-of-mouth as well.” She says that while the program’s participants are generally aged 30 to 40 and up, “we have had younger people here. Some who were involved in car accidents, for instance.” Heather Rembosz, fundraising co-ordinator for the program, says that she has arthritis and when she first joined, “I used a walker as well as a cane to get around.” To day, the walker and cane are gone. ‘All of our instructors are former par ticipants. One was in a wheelchair when she first came to the sessions. Now she’s out of her chair. It’s amazing what this program can do for you.’ HEATHER REMBOSZ “I noticed a real difference after just two sessions and I get around a whole lot better ever since,” she says. “All of our instructors are former participants. One was in a wheelchair when she first came to the sessions. Now she’s out of her chair. It’s amazing what this program can do for you.” Ms. Rembosz says that with a grant from the Trillium Fund covering two years, plus events DWAAP volunteers stage to raise funds, in addition to paying pool rental and insurance, they can afford a community needs assess- ment consultant, “and can keep the cost of the sessions down to $4 a time -- the price of a cof- fee and a doughnut -- which we think is very important. Without the volunteers we couldn’t do it.” This evening’s session — the ninth in a ten- week beginner’s program, limited to a maxi- mum of a half dozen or so participants -- is being held in the pool at Grandview Children’s Centre in Oshawa. The following week they’ll graduate to the bigger pool at Whitby Mental Health Centre where up to almost two dozen can be accommodated in the classes. The program now accommodates over 350 partici- pants in its 17 weekly, year-round classes. Tonight’s instructor is Joy Higgins, one of 10 former participants in the program who now give classes for almost 400 men and women each week. Using such aids as foam rubber “noodles”, plastic paddles and wands, partici- pants go through a variety of in-pool exercises designed to ease their pain and help them improve functionality. “The water is always heated to between 90 and 94 degrees,” Ms. Condy says, “because if it’s colder than that the body just stiffens right up. In 90 degree-plus water the warmth and the buoyancy opens up the joints and partici- pants find they can walk taller and do exercises they couldn’t do otherwise.” Paul Dale, 65, from Oshawa, says he’s in the program while he’s “waiting for two knee replacements. I have no idea how long I might have to wait for that. I’m fairly pain tolerant so I get along mostly without a cane, but I know that by coming here, in one hour I can exercise every muscle in my body. Having a leader like Joy also makes it easi- er.” Surprisingly, participation in the program is strongly skewed towards female membership, Ms. Condy says. “It’s about 90 per cent women, although men are most certainly welcome.” Meanwhile, Patsy has given way to Anne Murray on the CD player and Ms. Higgins, moving easily in the waist deep water, tells her group to “Sit down... stand up... now kick the soccer ball... straight legs everybody.” On the pool deck two volunteer lifeguards do the same movements to ensure the folks in the water know exactly what’s expected of them. As the evening’s 45-minute session winds down, she reminds them that, “Next week you graduate to the big pool.” and, for Ms. Higgins and the other instructors, that means a new group of beginners will have the opportunity to enjoy the benefits of the gentle stretching, the range of motion and the strengthening ex- ercises the program offers and to regain some of their lost mobility as well as to improve their physical and mental well-being. To learn more about DWWAP, call 905-430- 1665 or go to www.dwwap.com. Elliot Lake Retirement Living an incredible place…an exceptional price! RENTS STARTING FROM Apartments $407.00* To wnhouses $492.00* Houses $522.00* 1-800-461-4663 www.retireelliotlake.com Call Now for a Package or to Book your Discovery Tour. * utilities extra The perfect retirement community should offer both a richly rewarding lifestyle and an affordable living environment. 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As well, residents will have full access to various medical staff, massage therapy, physiotherapy, chiropractic care, a chiropodist, alternative medicine practitioners and more. durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 10 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, April 2, 2006 5050++50+ SHOWSHOW 3rd Annual 2 days of fun! Thursday, May 4 & Friday, May 5 10 am - 4 pm ÜÞ°ÊÓ LLÊ-Ì° >«>ÊÛi°/ÀÌÊ-Ì°*>ÀÊ,`°/VÃÊ,`°ÜÞ°Ê{ä£7ÌLÞ"Ã>Ü>800 Champlain Ave. Oshawa Come and experience the areas leading professionals catering to the 50+ market. featuring: Travel • Recreation • Lifestyle • Health & Wellness and so much more Spring into ActionSpring into Action presented by: Dinner Tickets $30 includes sit down dinner Doors open at 6:00 pm ~ Dinner at 6:30 pm Dance 8:00 pm ~ Cash Bar Buy a ticket for the Dinner & Dance to be eligible for an additional grand prize draw. Proceeds go to participating Durham Region Senior Centres. Dinner & Dance tickets available at the following locations, please call for details. 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WHAT IS THE FOCUS? • Strategies to improve your Health and Your Body. • Nourish your Soul, and help you to live long, fulfi lled and meaningful lives • Strategies to Lift Your Spirits • Winning Strategies for managing Stress and Living a Life fi lled with Humour and Optimism THE NEWS ADVERTISER, April 2, 2006 PAGE 11 A/Pdurhamregion.com durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 12 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, April 2, 2006 Annual Pickering Rotary Club event showcases talented Durham residents The following is a partial list of scholarships earned during the 19th Annual Pickering Rotary Music Festival, Feb. 22 to March 9. These and other awards, including the overall top 3 awards, will be presented at the Stars of the Festival Concert on April 7. Individual and corporate donors provided more than $10,000 in medallions, tro- phies and scholarships. SENIOR PIANO Senior Piano: Jonathan Mak Senior Canadian Composers: Re- becca tMannetje Best in Chopin: Edgar Suski Best in Bach: Jonathan Mak Concerto: Silvia Li Sonata: Stephanie Head Sonatina: Jennifer Song Trio: Tim, Sean and Shannon Webster Musicianship: Jeffrey Kong Musicianship: Nicholas Hung JUNIOR PIANO Intermediate Piano: Anna Macdonald and Siobhan Saravanamuttu Junior Piano: Scott Clumpus Junior Concert: James Saravana- muttu Junior Canadian Composers: Vele Tosevski Sonatina: Michael Haylock Duet : Chris Solecki and Kirsten Femson Musicianship: (Int.) Chris- Ann Man- ning Musicianship: (Jr.) Colin Nicholas STRINGS Senior Strings: Michelle Odorico Intermediate Strings: Jordan Lafranier Junior Strings: Gordon Bryant Best in Cello: Kevin Odorico Strings Concerto: Michelle Odorico Strings Ensemble: Jordan Lafranier, Spencer Horemans, Stephanie Scrim- geour, Marianne Gregory BRASS AND WOODWINDS Senior Woodwinds: Samantha Chang Junior Woodwinds: Vanessa Abban and Samantha Manning (duet) Senior Brass: Andrea Vaughan Junior Brass: Joanne Pires Best Small Ensemble: Peter Hore- mans, Spencer Horemans, Jordan Lafranier, Kevin Odorico Trio: Sophie Chen, Mary Berg, Lauren Curts Musicianship: Danielle Johannes SPEECH ARTS Intermediate Solo Poetry: Leah Koeslag Junior Solo Poetry: Sara Steffen and Silvia Fanous Intermediate Sacred Reading: Philip Snyder Junior Sacred Reading: Diana Lough Best Canadian Poetry: Brianna Sitwell VOICE Senior Female: Laura Klassen Senior Male: Dylan Hayden Intermediate Female: Danica Sergison Intermediate Male: Adam Sergison Junior Female: Martina Parson Junior Male: Robert Motum Senior Sacred: Melissa Leroux Senior Folk Song: Dylan Hayden Senior Best of Broadway: David Carr Intermediate Canadian Composer: Emilie Ladouceur Intermediate Folk Song: Cassandre Cadieux Intermediate Best of Broadway: Ellen Ritchie Junior Canadian Composer: Aynsley Romaniuk Junior Sacred: Julie Devost Junior Folk Song: Gillian Leask Duet: Adam Sergison and Danielle Johannes GUITAR Intermediate Guitar: Cameron Salm- ers Best in Guitar: Michael Griesi BANDS AND CHOIRS Best Junior Band: Highbush Public School Grade 8 Band Best in Schools Band: Dunbarton High School Senior Band Best Community Choir: Young Singers – Random Notes Best Junior School Choir: St. Berna- dette Catholic School Junior Choir Best School Choir Dunbarton High School Chamber Choir Best Church Choir: Pickering Pente- costal Church Best Junior Church Choir: Brooklin United Church Bridge the Generation Gap: David Carr and Eileen Stone The following list is of Pickering Rotary Music Festival participants who won one or more classes and had at least first-class honours. The number to the right of the name rep- resents the number of classes won. SPEECH ARTS Christina Alessandrini - 1 Malachi Cowie – 1 Sara Steffen – 1 Sylvia Fanour – 1 Leah Koeslag – 1 Brianna Sitwell – 1 Heather Abrams – 2 Gabriella Seixas – 1 Diana Lough – 1 Philip Snider – 1 Stephanie Hoskins – 2 STRINGS Clara Si – 1 Evalyn Horemans – 2 Stephen Gallagher - 1 Ian Turner – 2 Rebecca Waugh – 1 Cara Lafranier - 1 Michelle Odorico – 2 Kevin Odorico – 2 Alexandra Hennig – 1 Arlene Terry – 1 Gordon Bryant – 1 Brandon Aitcheson - 1 Jordan Lafranier – 2 Spencer Horemans - 1 VOICE Julie Devost – 2 Royan Spada – 1 Emelie Ladouceur – 2 Ellen Ritchie – 2 Sarah Ritchie - 2 Robert Motum - 3 Aynsley Romaniuk – 2 Mikayla Johnson – 1 Gabrielle Evans – 1 Sydnee Croft – 1 Lindsee Perkins – 1 Brooke Porter – 1 Maria Truta – 1 Sarah Oliver – 1 Melissa Leroux - 4 Lyndsay Fischer – 1 Simon Yam - 3 Martina Parson – 1 Kira Allen – 1 Gillian Leask - 2 Dylan Hayden – 3 Danielle Johannes – 1 Chantelle Morgan - 1 Samantha Nero – 2 Cassandre Cadieux – 1 David Carr - 3 Alexandria Lepinski – 1 Laura Klassen – 1 Kevin Bedi – 1 Edriqua Essue – 1 Rachael Wood – 2 Sarah Wood - 1 Danica Sergison- 1 Kelly Bain – 1 JUNIOR PIANO Emily Snellings - 1 Thilan Amugoda - 2 Keara Guay - 1 Kody Ng - 1 Harrison Barfoot- 3 Marie Christine Cote - 1 Vele Tosevski - 2 Teala Kozmik - 3 James Saravanamuttu - 3 Tia Coley - 1 Alyssa Gee - 1 Michael Barfoot - 1 Carolyn Miller - 2 Siobhan Saravanamuttu - 3 Melissa Ellsmere Young - 1 Celina Chong - 1 Jeffrey Lue - 1 Allanah Belaanger - 1 Christopher Hucklebridge - 1 Jonah Kissoon - 1 Lauren Breadner - 1 Natalie Van Rooy - 1 Joshua Smith - 1 Emily Ovejak - 1 James Farrell - 1 Anna Macdonald - 2 Jerrick Lo - 2 Christin Spencer - 1 Ryan Thomas Spencer - 2 Stephanie Chong - 1 Max Ormrod - 1 Scott Clumpus - 1 Jessica Bernard - 1 Jacob tMannatje - 1 Mikaela Millar - 1 Michael Haylock - 1 Devin Sloos – 1 SENIOR PIANO Shirley Tran - 1 Sunil Phatale - 1 Sam Haylock - 1 Theresa Bernard - 2 Jeffrey Kong - 1 Simon Fraser - 3 Te r esa Tran - 1 Kevin Bedi - 1 Jonathan Mak - 3 Matthew McCallum - 1 Desarae Facey – 1 Rolland Li - 2 Ian Spraggs - 2 Ryan Harnett - 1 Jennifer Song - 1 Stephanie Head - 1 Jillian Lue - 1 Gretchen Lee - 1 Edgar Suski - 2 Sean Haylock - 1 Kariane Holmes- 1 Rebecca tMannetje- 3 Andrea Wai- Sze Lee - 1 Mathieu Poirier - 1 Dustin Jacobson - 1 Hannah Florence Fung - 1 Chelsea Lee - 1 Silvia Li - 1 Alex DeFaria - 1 Michelle Yeap - 1 Adam Caprio - 1 Nicholas Hung - 1 BRASS AND WOODWINDS Andrea Vaughan – 2 Joanne Pires – 1 Danielle Johannes – 1 Samantha Chang – 2 GUITAR Geoff Warburton – 1 Michael Griesi – 2 Cameron Salmers – 2 A estival of musical talent Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Elizabeth B. 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For more information call (905) 430-3799 Call Susan at 905-683-5110 ext. 231 to advertise THE NEWS ADVERTISER, April 2, 2006 PAGE 13 Pdurhamregion.com Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo He’s a cut above AJAX — Young Troy Arsenault takes his best swing at a ball thrown by his dad Eddie during a little spring training session this week at Paradise Park. PICKERING — The City of Pickering doesn’t object. At a special March 27 coun- cil meeting, councillors de- feated a motion for the City to formally object to the liquor licence application of Jukebox Live, a restolounge at 1211 Kingston Rd. The issue came back Mon- day night after councillors ex- pressed concerns at the last council meeting about the yet- to-be-opened establishment. Following the March 20 meet- ing, owner Suzan Selimovs- ka agreed to meet with any members of council who had concerns about the applica- tion. She met with Ward 2 City Councillor Doug Dickerson last week. Coun. Dickerson and Ward 2 Regional Councillor Bill McLean wrote a letter in Feb- ruary to the Alcohol and Gam- ing Commission ex- pressing their objec- tions to the licence because of incidents -- guns being fired, fights and excessive noise -- that had taken place at simi- lar establishments at that location in the past. Ms. Selimovska said her business would be different and cater to a more mature and profes- sional clientele. Coun. Dickerson was will- ing to give Ms. Selimovska a chance after their meeting. The issue came back to a special council meeting where Coun. McLean introduced a motion to have the City formally object to the liquor licence before an Alcohol and Gaming Com- mission hearing April 12. The motion didn’t receive sup- port for any other member. Ms. Selimovska was pleased. “I think it’s the best deci- sion,” she said. “(Jukebox Live) will benefit the City.” Af t er meeting owner, Pickering OK with liquor application Doug Dickerson PICKERING — Three local groups are celebrating the ef- fort of citizens with a gala on the eve of Earth Day. The Rouge Duffins Greens- pace Coalition, Whitevale and District Residents’ Association, and The Green Door Alliance are hosting the Sweet 16 Green- belt Gala, a fundraiser celebrat- ing the successful, citizen-lead effort resulting in Bill 16, the Duffins Rouge Agricultural Pre- serve Act. It is Friday, April 21 at 6:30 p.m. at Papps Restaurant. The evening begins with an appear- ance by music director and conductor Marco Parisotto and a taste of the Oshawa Durham Symphony Orchestra over cock- tails and appetizers. There is a silent auction from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. The Great Activist Awards will be presented to community members who’ve made a differ- ence. Tickets are $20, which in- cludes appetizers and enter- tainment, and there will be a cash bar. For more information or tickets, call 905-509-1930 or info@rougeduffins.ca. Fundraising gala celebrates Earth in Pickering durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 14 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, April 2, 2006 SPORTS sportsdurhamregion.com INSIDE The sweep season is winding down at the Annandale Curling Club, with the annual Last Chance Bonspiel the final event on the curling calendar. Page 23 Gold, silver slip away, but Henry bronzed at Commonwealth Games Pickering Olympian planning busy season on the track this summer By Al Rivett Sports Editor PICKERING — Bronze is nice, but Anson Henry wonders what might have been. Back at the University of Flor- ida track and field facilities in Gainesville, Fla., where he con- tinues to train under U.S. track guru Dan Pfaff, who’s an assistant coach at UF, Henry, 26, is taking a much-deserved rest this week. The week before, the Pickering Olympian broke through for his first international medal with the Canadian men’s 4-x-100-metre relay team at the 2006 Common- wealth Games in Melbourne, Australia. But, Henry, who ran the second leg for Canada, acknowledges gold or silver were definite pos- sibilities, if not for a bobble by the Canadians on the final baton exchange of the relay final. “G etting a medal was cool. I feel we had second place locked up, though,” says Henry over the phone from his Florida home base on Thursday afternoon, the day after arriving back from Aus- tralia. “The exchange got messed up. The final leg runner had to come to almost a complete stop (to make the exchange). “I really did feel we were a bit ahead of the Jamaicans (the gold medallists) when we messed up the exchange. The Jamaicans took off and the South Africans (the silver medallists) rolled past us.” But, he’s more than satisfied with his first international medal, saying Canada didn’t even have its ‘A’ team at the Games, with rookies Nathan Taylor, of Co- quitlam, B.C., and Emanuel Paris, of Etobicoke, joining Henry and Charles Allen, of Brampton, on the Canadian foursome. “They did a good job,” says Henry of Taylor and Paris. “Me and Charles knew we would have to put a bit extra in, so they wouldn’t have to do too much. They did what they had to do and we were able to come up with a medal.” If there was a tinge of disap- pointment for Henry at his sec- ond Commonwealth Games (he competed in 2002 in Manchester, England), it was a failure to get a medal in the men’s 100-metre final. He ran extremely well in the first two heats of the 100 metres on the first day of competition, in- cluding a 10.25 in his first-round heat. But, he couldn’t sustain it on the second day of competi- tion, eventually finishing seventh in the event final in 10.28, behind gold medallist and world record holder Asafa Powell in 10.03. “The first two rounds I did pret- ty easily. It was my first outdoor meet, so I knew that four rounds would get to me. On the sec- ond day, my legs weren’t there. I wasn’t ready for four rounds in March. “But, it was a step in the right direction. I still ended up beating a lot of good people. I showed well in the first 50 to 60 metres, but the last 40 metres of the race (final) wasn’t there. But, I know the last 40 metres is going to come. Get- ting out there in the first 60 me- tres was a real confidence boost for me.” In addition to taking home a medal and making the 100-metre final, Henry says the Games in Melbourne were a real treat for himself and the other Canadian athletes who competed. “It was one of the better in- ternational meets I’ve ever been to,” says Henry. “The people were friendly, the food was good, nice venues and it was very organized. It was fun, for sure.” And, the experience in Austra- lia validated Henry’s decision to skip the world indoor champi- onships in Moscow this year in favour of attending the Common- wealth Games. At the time, Henry was posting solid times in the 60 metres in a number of Euro- pean meets. Still, he wanted to be part of running for Canada at the Games. The Commonwealth Games “was bigger and I made a deci- sion to get some 100-metre work in. Even though I felt I could have done real well indoors, I felt I should go (to the Commonwealth Games).” In the weeks leading up to the Commonwealth Games, Henry finished fourth in the 60 metres in Belgium and, prior to that, fourth in the 60-metre indoors in Paris. In early February, he posted a personal-best time of 6.59 at an indoor meet in Sumara, Russia. Henry is slated to run the 100 metres at the venerable Penn Re- lays meet in Philadelphia on April 29. After that, he expects to head to Europe to compete in a num- ber of events throughout the late spring and summer. He will, how- ever, be coming back to Canada for the 2006 Canadian Track and Field Championships in Ottawa from Aug. 4 to 6. “I’m gonna be there for sure,” he says. I want to try to walk away with the 100-metre and 200- metre. I’ve won the 200m the last couple of years but, I want to win both this year.” News Advertiser file photo Pickering Olympian Anson Henry returned to his Gainesville, Florida training facility this week after winning a bronze medal for Canada in the men’s 4-x- 100-metre relay at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne, Australia. The 26-year-old sprinter intends to stay busy this summer, competing in the U.S. and Europe as well as returning to Canada for the Canadian Track and Field Championships in Ottawa in August. Sports briefs APRIL 2, 2006 [ Tennis ] Sign up for Sandy Beach club Tuesday PICKERING — The Sandy Beach Tennis Club hosts two up- coming registration dates for the season. Players can sign up Tuesday, April 4 from 8 to 9:30 p.m. at the Pickering Recreation Complex’s (1867 Valley Farm Rd.) upstairs in Meeting Room 2. Another registra- tion session is slated for Saturday, April 8 from 1 to 3 p.m. in the com- plex’s meeting room 1. For more information, call Loida Woodford at 905-831-1724. [ Basketball ] Top Shelf tops in men’s loop AJAX — Top Shelf scored a de- cisive victory over team Blue, 54-41, to f inish first in the standings during the final evening of Ajax Men’s Basket- ball Association play Wednesday. Top Shelf’s victory also allowed the team to receive a bye for the first round of the playoffs, which will get underway next week at the Ajax High School gymnasium. Louis Davis and Gord Brown scored 15 and 14 points, respectively, to lead Top Shelf. Big man David Jackson was a powerhouse for Blue scoring 23 points and dominating the boards. A strong defensive effort by Burgundy propelled them to victory, 44-29, over North Alliance Press in Game 2. Burgundy received solid play from Clayton Gall with 11 points, Mike Stoddart with 10 and Frank Forde with nine. Pat Roach and Clyde Walters each had eight points for NAP. 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Goals in each of the second and third pe- riods, combined with shut- out goaltending by Jonathan Kope and Brian Wilson, led to a 2-0 victory over the Toros. Panthers’ Christian Cas- tanheiro scored in the sec- ond period, while D.J. Bowl- er connected in the third. Christopher Brill-Morgan, Lucas Nicholson and Adam Bartholomew earned assists. The defensive corps of Sam Dinally, Jake Gilmour, Dako- ta Parsons, Nicholas Taskas and Paddy Teggart combined with the goaltenders to hold opponents to four goals in five tournament games. Thomas Dannecker- McCaw, C.J. Garcia, Spen- cer Rossi, and Jamie Tustin added to the support up front that allowed their defence- men to be successful. The Panthers advanced to the semifinals, upsetting a heavily favoured Stoney Creek team along the way. The Panthers were relegat- ed to the consolation final against Clarington after dropping a heartbreaking overtime decision to the Bar- rie Colts in the semifinals. Pickering made great strides this season, after get- ting off to a slow start and residing in the bottom of the league standings -- a place where they left off last sea- son. As the season progressed, however, the Panthers showed glimpses of a bright future, yet by the time play- offs rolled around in January they were still below the .400 mark at 10-17-3. But, new head coach Pat Te ggart’s approach of equal ice time while “rolling” his lines paid huge dividends in the playoffs. The Panthers lost nar- rowly in their opening round of the OMHA playoffs to the Uxbridge Stars, but got their revenge in league playoffs by eliminating Uxbridge along with Peterborough, Ajax and eventually Oshawa. The Pickering atoms pro- gressed all the way to the league semifinals before fi- nally being knocked off by Whitby in four very close games. The Panthers playoff per- formance of 11-6-2 was in stark contrast to their unre- markable regular-season re- cord. 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Full or Part time, flexible hours. Call Cheryl (905)655-7979 DIRECTOR OF MUSIC.St Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Whitby requires music director to take responsibility for choir, co-or- dinate/develop musical praise teams. Must have high skill-level on piano/organ, be comfortable with traditional and comtemporary Christian music and relate well to all ages and abilities. Apply in writing to: Search Committee, c/o Bob Burnett, St. Andrew's Pres- byterian Church, 209 Cochrane St. Whitby, ON L1N 5H9; e-mail standrewschurch@bellnet.ca; Fax 905-668-3186 DRIVERS WANTED for Blue Line Ta xis. Part-time shifts available. Please call Roy at 905-440-2011 or (905) 439-1111. EXPERIENCED CREW MEM- BERS wanted for hot poured rub- berized crack filling in Toronto. 905-797-3477. FENCE-DECK-POSTING,install- ers, crew leaders, and labourers. Experience necessary, with a val- id and clean driver's licence. Info www.taylorsfencedeck.com or fax resume to 905-421-9162. FLEXIBLE, P/T EVENINGS, Food/Shop clean-up and prepara- tion for hotdog cart company. Benefits available. Call 905--571- 5663 leave message or email to: hotdoggermonroe@sympatico.ca FLOOR CLEANER needed, ex- perience in striping and waxing, must own a car or van. Night shifts. Call Dave (416)826-7582 FULL TIME and part time sea- sonal employees, cashiers and general labourers. Some plant knowledge would be beneficial, flexible hours. Fax resume to (905)655-1571 FREE Telephone Service FREEDOM PHONE LINES Regardless of Credit No Deposit Required LOWEST PRICE Call now & receive 1 month FREE 1-866-884-7464 GREAT CLEANING positions available. Flexible hours, top wages! Energetic, self-starter with car. Rapidly growing compa- ny in Durham Region. Call 905- 655-7563 today! HELPER/DRIVER NEEDED for delivery of appliances/furniture. Va lid drivers licence, exp driving cube van/5 ton an asset. Tue-Sat. $400+ per week. Call 416- 722-5333, Fax Resume: 905- 839-0243 IMMEDIATE FT/PT openings in customer sales/svc, no exp. nec, conditions apply. $14.75 base- appt. Great for students and oth- ers.Call 905-426-7726 LANDSCAPE CO.looking for person experienced in interlock- ing and all aspects of landscap- ing. Must be able to work inde- pendently. Call (905)986-5217 or (905)424-9411 LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION FOREMAN. Must have min 3-5 years experience in all aspects of landscape construction including installation of pavers, retaining walls, natural rockery, grading, carpentry etc. Ability to read and work from blueprints. We are an established landscape design/build company offering competitive wages and a great growing environment. Must have own transportation and good work ethics. Only serious applicants need apply. Fax Resume 905-720-7395. LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE & Fence/Deck Construction. Clintar is currently hiring EXPERIENCED maintenance crew leaders, labor- ers & fence/deck installers. Must have valid drivers license with clean abstract. Please fax re- sume to: 905-723-6760 or email to: hr-durham@clintar.com LIGHT INDUSTRIAL - Apply in person to 1614 Dundas St. E., Suite 203. Whitby (Dundas / Thickson) on Monday to Thurs- day from 9:30 a.m.- 2:30 p.m LUBE TECHNICIANS,full/part- time. Hourly wage + bonus. Able to perform regular oil & filter changes and maintenance on ve- hicles. Apply at Pennzoil, 581 King St.East, Oshawa. 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. MONTESSORI SCHOOL in Whitby requires 2 ECAs for Toddler and Pre-Toddler rooms. Montessori experience an asset. Fax resume attn: Susanne or Dia- na 905-665-9583. ORDER TAKERS NEEDED $25/hr. avg. Full Time We Train You!! 905.435.0518 PART TIME STAFF required im- mediately for new retail concept in the Oshawa Center. Are you energetic, outgoing and enthu- siastic? No previous sales experi- ence required to join our team. Email resume and cover to m.t.jones@sympatico.ca PERMANENT POSITION available in fast paced retail environment. Heavy lifting in- volved. Applicant must have good organizational skills. Good people skills and familiarity with computer an asset. Excellent benefit package. Send resume to Bennett's, 1099 Kingston Rd. Pickering, Ontario L1V 1B5 email durham@bennetts.ca No phone calls please. PLANT HELP, Metal Stamping Company in Pickering requires plant help for assembly and press operations. Experience with punch presses and measuring in- struments are assets. Fax re- sumes to: 905-839-3513. POSITIONS AVAILABLE:Full- time or part-time Car Clean- ing/Auto Detailing. Must be able to drive manual transmission. Must have valid G2 or G driver's license. Please apply in person, Eastway Auto, 613 Kingston Rd. W., Ajax. Call Ashley 416-993- 1648, 905-428-1905. Professional FUNDRAISERS needed. Part/Full time 3 shifts daily 7 days a week. Earn $12/hr + Benefits. Contact us today! 1-888-974-JOBS or www.1888974jobs.com PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Workers Supervisor with 3 years experience and driver's abstract required. Labourers, experience preferred, but not necessary. Call Sandy (905)438-1170 REGISTRATION OFFICERS $25/hr.avg. Full-time, stock op- tions. Full training provided. Call 905.435.1052 MACHINE OPERATOR Needed for Food Packaging Company. MUST be hard working and willing to learn. Good Benefi ts. Experience with vertical & horizontal packaging machines an asset. Apply: 85 Thornmount Dr. or fax resume to 416-755-6520. BEYOND THE SPA is currently seeking a full/part-time Sty- list/Colorist to join our profession- al team ASAP. Candidates must be licensed with expertise in their field and possess exceptional customer service skills. Please email resume to: info@beyond- thespa.ca EXPERIENCED HAIR STYLIST WANTED for Oshawa location. hourly rate plus commission, with clientele 60%, call collect. 905- 889-5947. LUCINDA'S SALON and spa, looking for a full/part time estheti- cian. Wage and commission. (905) 571-2582. RMT required for flexible hours, weekdays, evenings and Satur- days, preferably with clientele. Call Simply Spa, 905-579-4937. PROFESSIONAL EXPERI- ENCED full time esthetician re- quired for a very busy spa to start immediately. Part time reception- ist required.Call 905-623-9836. RMT PART TIME, for growing client base in Whitby Day Spa. Experience with Hot Stone Mas- sage preferred. Call Brenda (905)436-7123 or e-mail sernityfallsdayspa@yahoo.ca SPA-ESTHETICIANS WANTED immediately. The Spa Carruthers Creek is looking for Estheticians. Applicants must have previous experience, flexible hours. Fax resume to: 905-426-5153. THERESA'S TOUCH DAY SPA- (Brock/Rossland, Whitby) part- time Esthetician & part-time R.M.T. wanted. Must be able to work Saturdays. Please call (905)430-6060 AN EXCAVATION, water and sewer company requires ex- perienced equipment operators., pipelayers, and lead hand. Expe- rienced only! Please forward re- sumes by fax to: 905-985-0604 or call 905-985-7737. APPLIANCE TECHNICIAN- full time required immediately for Durham area. Road service and in shop repairs. Valid drivers li- cense and clean abstract. Use of company vehicle. Benefits available, wages negotiable.. Join Durham's Leading Appliance Re- tailer Celebrating 50 years in Business. Paddy's Market, 2212 Tau nton Rd. Hampton. Apply with resume or call 905-263-8369. BRICKLAYER required for work in the Oshawa area. Call (905)986-5602 CONSTRUCTION SUPERIN- TENDENT for Residential High- Rise Condominium Whitby, On- tario. Qualifications: 5-10 Years Head Superintendent Experience. Experience from super structure to finishing stage. Good Planning and Execution Skills. Develop and maintain aggressive con- struction schedule .Good commu- nication skills. Maintain Quality Control Program. Immediate Availability. Note: Short Listed Applicants will be addressed. Fax To :Attn: Manager of Human Re- sources 416-593-0092 EXPERIENCED AUTOCAD Draftperson for large millwork company in Durham Region re- quires a through knowledge of a minimum Autocad 2000LT. Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, as well as Adobe Acrobat ability to read blueprints and millwork shop drawings. Please fax resume to 905-428- 1463. EXPERIENCED PAINTER need- ed for interior and exterior subdi- vision work. Call Monday-Friday, 7-am 5pm.(905)814-8629. HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERA- TORS with experience needed for backhoes, crawler loader and excavators. The job can be in the greater Toronto area with most of the work in Ajax to Oshawa area. The hours of work are 10hrs a day Monday-Friday and Saturday 1/2 day. The pay is 17.00/hr to 20.00/hr depending on experience. Fax resume to 905-792-7026 or email to alpine@alpinesoddinggroup.com. HIRING: LICENSED ELECTRI- CIAN and first year apprentice for construction/commercial work. Gas station experience an asset. Ajax area business. Please fax resume with references to: 905- 686-2107. HVAC INSTALLER REQUIRED immediately. Large established company. Competitive wage and benefits. 905-683-0387 ext.244 or fax 905-683-3377. LANDSCAPE FOREMAN, experienced in Natural Stone, Interlock and good wood working skills. G license, able to run 4 man crew to high standard. Working in Toronto and Durham areas. Traditional & Period Landscapes. Call (905)576-0001 LANDSCAPE LABORERS required, experience necessary for landscape construction. Pay based on experience. Fax re- sume to 905-263-8881 or e-mail behmlandscaping@hotmail.com LOCKSMITH required, Durham region, minimum 3 years experience, attractive wages, medical and dental benefits. Fax resume to 905-666-3492 or call 905-666-1421. SEWER & WATERMAIN CONTRACTOR Requires * Foreman * Heavy equipment Operators * Forming Carpenters * Pipe Layer/Labourer * Skilled Labourers * Grademan Must have experience in municipal road re-construction works. Call (905) 859-8800 MATURE PERSON required part time, Monday - Thursday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Must have excellent com- puter and accounting skills, (Ex- cel and Power point). Please fax resumes to: (905)427-0265 RECEPTIONIST,Chiropractic office, Monday, Wednesday & Thursday, 1-7pm, occasional Saturdays and mornings. Approx 15/hrs per week. Resume to 117 Byron St., N, Whitby. To Place an Ad in Ajax or Pickering Call 905-683-0707 or Tor. line 1-416-798-7259 ClassifiedsClassifiedsNews AdvertiserNews Advertiser 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9:00-5 Closed SaturdayEmail: classifi eds@durhamregion.com Classifi eds On-Line Web Site: www.durhamregion.com A/P PAGE 16 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, April 02, 2006 www.durhamregion.com Study in a small class environment in AJAX Student assistance/funding may be available for qualified students IT Ca reers are Back... 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Duties ✓Schedule in-house and on-site service work ✓Supervise a team of 6 technicians ✓Promote our service capabilities to new and existing accounts Qualifications: ✓ A minimum of three years experience as a Service Supervisor or Lead Hand ✓ Strong pneumatic and hydraulic aptitude ✓ Basic electrical knowledge ✓ Excellent communication skills ✓ Team player ✓ A college diploma in a technical discipline would be considered and asset To the successful candidate we offer a competitive compensation pack- age and the opportunity to further your career with an industry leader. Interested candidates should send their resume to Howard Marten Com- pany Ltd, Attention National Sales Manager, by fax 905-831-9369 or e- mail jeffr@howardmarten.com 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. Afternoon and Evening Shifts Available, “NO COLD CALLING.” Motivated Applicants Who Possess Outstanding Communication Skills Along with an Excellent Command Of The English Language College & University Students Are Encouraged To Apply. Previous Sales/Closing Experience, Basic Computer Skills and a Positive Attitude Are Assets. SCARBOROUGH LOCATION 11 Grand Marshall Drive, Morningside & 401 (TTC accessible) Please call now: 416-269-8333 CALEDON PROPANE is looking for Full Time Yard Labour Person to work with an established and growing company. Fax resume: 905-697-0969 Wa r ehouse and General Maintenance Opportunities Whitby area Permanent, Part Time positions Our 110,000 sq. foot national distribution Center in Whitby is responsible for the inbound movement of goods from suppliers around the world and services customers across Canada. We have opportunities for employment in the following positions: picking, packing, shipping, receiving and general warehouse operations in a Radio Frequency environment supported by a warehouse management system. We also have a permanent position for a Certified General Maintenance person. (please see website for full position description) Minimum requirements: ●High School Diploma with 1 - 2 years experience in a warehouse environment ●Certification from a recognized educational institution in mechanical/electrical or millwright program ●Hazardous material and WHMIS training ●Forklift and/or Order Picking experience ●Computer knowledge required To apply, we invite you to submit a resume via fax to the Human Resources Department at (905) 571-6570 or by visiting our website at www.fishersci.ca and apply under our careers section. We are committed to employment equity. We would like to thank all applicants in advance and advise them that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Integrated Dealer Systems Located in Pickering Div. Brunswick New Technologies JR. and INT. Application Developers IDS develops and sells turnkey solu- tions for the Marine, RV and Automotive industries. We are looking for Pick Basic and .NET developers. If you are an energetic, hardworking individual who has a diploma or degree in computer science. Please forward your resume and cover letter to: l.reid@ids-astra.com or fax to 905-420-2801. Ajax Area Food Manufacturer Requires: GENERAL LABOURERS $16+/hr start + Ben. Min. Gr. 12 required. Previous factory work and machine operating experience in a high speed packaging environment an asset. Shift work required. Please forward resumes to: Ronit Rosenberg, Recruitment Specialist Mother Parkers Tea & Coffee Ltd 2531 Stanfield Road Mississauga, Ontario L4Y 1S4 e-mail: careers@mother-parkers.com; fax:(905) 281-4309 HERE WE GROW AGAIN !! DIRECT BUY IN PICKETING ** NOW HIRING ** WAREHOUSE / SERVICE SALES / APPOINTMENT SETTERS Full Time ●Shifts Available Fax: 905-839-9471 Email: ucc375@on.aibn.com TERRATEC ENVIRONMENTAL LTD. * Agricultural Equipment Operators * Seasonal (April till November) We are looking for skilled individuals to operate agricultural equipment for our season. We offer a competitive wage, good hours, and a six day week. Please Contact Jeff Newman (613)849-8522 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: www.thegardenbasket.ca FULL TIME POSITIONS AVAILABLE FOR • PRODUCE CLERKS • MEAT CUTTERS ••••••••• Excellent Pay and Benefits Immediate Employment ••••••••• Apply in person at: THE GARDEN BASKET 9275 Markham Rd.,(at 16th Ave.) or fax/email resume to 905-471-0922 anna@thegardenbasket.ca We appreciate all responses, but regret that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. NEW HOME REAL ESTATE of- fice. Full-time/part-time position required immediately. Knowl- edge of Microsoft Office software and excellent communication skills are a must. Duties include reception, word processing, some clerical accounting and filing. Salary commensurate with expe- rience. For your appointment fax resume only to 905-509-6112. PROGRESSIVE ONTARIO quality provider of insurance services is currently recruiting for accounts payable clerk, Picker- ing, Ontario. Successful candi- date will be responsible for day- to-day processing of accounts, require strong interpersonal skills, accounts payable experience, and computer literacy. Please for- ward resume to: Watermark Insu- rance Services Inc, 1020 Brock Rd. S., Suite 1005, Pickering, ON L1W 3H2 or email: pat.griffith@ watermarkinsurance.com SALES MANAGER and Repre- sentatives required. Competitive income.call John 416-356-2734. Dental Assistant needed for a dental office in Pickering 5 days a week Call 905-420-4808 DENTAL ASSISTANT/Motivated Level I or Level II Assistant re- quired for busy general dentistry office. Some dental reception ex- perience is a bonus. 3 days per week to start. Please call Lynn at Port Perry Dental Associates, (905)985-8459 DENTAL HYGIENIST for Mark- ham office. Experienced pre- ferred. Part-time, one evening re- quired. Fax resume to (905) 882- 1411. EXPERIENCED DENTAL RECEPTIONIST -Full time, including Tuesday nights and Saturdays. Call Carol at: 905-683-1391. EXTREMELY BUSY wellness practise in Oshawa Centre Mall, searching for a 3rd Massage Therapist, Naturopath /Accupun- turist. Affiliated with a large gym. If interested email: clinicwellness@yahoo.ca or call 905-433-9520. KING RITSON DENTAL is accepting resume for Level II Assistant, full time day, evening and weekend shift. E-mail slake@on.aibn.com or fax 905-579-2557 Att: Shelley. PHARMACY TECHNICIAN - Part time, for pharmacy in Oshawa. Excellent hours, no weekends, no late evenings. Pharmacy experience required. Submit resume in person to: Central Pharmacy, 211 Simcoe St.S., or fax 905-576-2200. PSW required part-time to care for quadriplegic in home setting. Non-smoker, and valid driver's li- cense required. (Whitby) (905)436-6074 FULL TIME help wanted. Even- ings and weekends a must. Wait- ressing and cash experience an asset. Apply Monday to Friday 11a.m.-6p.m. Chan's Garden, 20 King St.E.Oshawa. FULL-TIME COOK wanted. 30-35 hours/week. Monday - Fri- day. Restaurant experience pre- ferred. To start immediately. Con- tact Shari at 905-985-1210. LOCAL BAR IN AJAX requires manager, bartender, cook & wait- staff. Call Tim at 905-428-8555 or 647-388-7033. PA RT-TIME Waitress/Waiter re- quired, weekends only. Restau- rant experience a must! To start immediately. Contact Shari at 905-985-1210. 120 QUEEN ST.,Bowmanville. 2-1/2 storey Century Home, 2,000+sq.ft., 4-bedrooms, com- pletely refinished, all upgraded hydro, electric, water, all hard- wood floors, 9-1/2ft. ceilings w/crown moldings. Large eat-in kitchen. 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Call Nadine at 416-788-3998. 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 REAL ESTATE INVESTORS and home sellers - browse my site for deals! Oshawarealestate investments.com Wade Kovacic Sales Rep. Sutton Group Status Realty Inc.905-436-0990 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* OPEN HOUSE April 1 & 8th, 10-5 p.m. Townhouse, 34 Odessa Crs. Whitby (Taunton/Thickson). Free- hold, no condo fees, balance of new-home warranty, immediate possession. 3-bed, large master, 3 bathrooms. Appliances, c/a, ap- prox. 1500 sq. ft., upgrades, gar- age, $228,300. 905-720-2066 for appt. (appt. not required during oopen house). PRIVATE SALE,OSHAWA, No money down! Duplex, live in one unit, rent the other. No Real Es- tate Agents.Call 905-720-3325 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, April 02, 2006, PAGE 17 A/Pwww.durhamregion.com Please recycle this paper 20 PACKAGING OPERATORS NEEDED IMMEDIATE OPPORTUNITIES LONG & SHORT TERM ASSIGNMENTS $9.50 + PER HOUR $$$$50.00 Signing Bonus$$$$ Some restrictions apply OPEN HOUSE MONDAY APRIL 3RD, 9:00AM-4:00PM If you meet the following criteria and have the desire to work within a busy team environment we need to talk to you: •Ability to work continental Shifts and or three rotating shifts •Possess proof of Grade 12 diploma •Ability of passing Criminal Back- ground Check •Work Boots •Previous Packaging or Production experience advantageous •Desire to gain full-time employment Please bring with you a current copy of your resume together with contact names of two references. Spherion Staffing Solutions Oshawa Centre 419 King St W Executive Tower Suite 601 905-430-4258 3RD OR 4TH YR. APPRENTICE Work with the leading emergency service plumbing company in Canada. Must be customer oriented. Great team to work with, benefits and opportunity for growth. Call Brian at 1-800-472-7668 or fax resume: 905-895-7363 LEGAL ASSISTANT/SECRETARY with 5+ years experience in Estates/Wills required for Oshawa law firm. Strong organizational and communication skills are a must, and knowledge of WordPerfect and estate-a-base software. Send resume to: ralexander@durhamlawyers.ca or fax to Creighton Victor Alexander Hayward Morison & Hall LLP, at 905-432-2323 Advertising Sales - Entry Level Position You are a determined individual who thrives on challenge and believes that reward is a function of effort. You are highly competitive, results-oriented, and approach your work with a positive attitude, desire for success, and willingness to pioneer. You are an effective communicator and understand a prospect's needs and wants. You are com- for table working in a commission-based role. Metroland, the publisher of this newspaper/web- site, is a dynamic, high-growth multimedia compa- ny with an immediate need for an entry-level ad- ver tising salesperson to support ambitious growth objectives. If you feel you are the right individual for this partnership, email your resume to jwillems@durhamregion.com with subject line "ADVERTISING SALES" before APRIL 14, 2006. Only those invited for an interview will be contacted. 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 Strathaven Lifecare Centre Bowmanville requires a full time Dietary Supervisor with F.S.S. certificate and a member of C.S.N.M. Fax resume to 905-623-1374 THE CANADIAN MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION (CMHA) DURHAM BRANCH… Invites interested residents of Durham Region to consider serving as Board Members on our Board of Directors. These are volunteer positions requiring a few hours of time each month. If you are interested in promoting and enhancing the mental health and emotional well-being of the residents of Durham Region; or are a relative or friend of a client who is familiar with the services we provide; or have a background in or knowledge of community service, volunteer leadership, public relations, business planning, marketing or policy development, and have time to share, we encourage you to contact us. An information session will be provided for interested parties. Interested parties should send a brief resume by April 21 by mail to: Jim Hunt, CMHA Durham, 60 Bond St., Oshawa ON L1G 1A5 or by email to: felicean@cmhadurham.org PRIVATE SALE Tastefully decorated ranch bungalow on large 110ft x 200ft lot in quiet Courtice neighbourhood. Newly renovated kitchen and bathrooms. Pineboard and ceramic flooring throughout. Boasts large deck with gazebo. Central air conditioning. Shows pride of ownership. *BY APPOINTMENT ONLY* Please call 905-432-3008 after 6 p.m. COTTAGE FOR SALE Haliburton Highlands On Little Kennisis Lake 1,200 sq. ft., 4 season cottage, nestled at the waterfront, 141 ft. of sand and rock shoreline, 290 ft. deep. 3 bed, 1 bath, open concept lvg. rm./kit, new 16 x 16 fam. Rm. addition. New 12 x 20 storage shed (easily converted to bunky) 2005- 12 x 20 Houston Marine docking, with crystal clear water and no weeds. This bit of paradise is for sale by owner for $399,900. Call and leave a message for Chris at 905-668-1866. WE REALLY CARE WHERE YOU LIVE. Realstar offers a full breadth of apartments, penthouses and town houses, plus application approval within 24 hours. No appointment required - Drop in TODAY! OSHAWA Carriage Hill - Townhouses 905-434-3972 122 Colborne Street (Simcoe St., N. Colborne St. E.) Taunton Terrace - Townhouses 905-436-3346 100 Taunton Road, East (Taunton Rd. & Simcoe St. ) U XBRIDGE Testa Heights 905-852-2534 Testa Heights (Reach St. & Testa Rd.) Regency Place Apartments 905-430-7397 15 Regency Crescent (Mary St. & Hickory St.) OPEN HOUSE DAILY from 8AM - 8PM W hitby 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) RENT-WORRY FREE 1, 2 & 3 Bed. Apts. Well maintained, modern Appliances. All Util. included. On site super, maintenance & security. Rental O ffice: Mon. - Fri. after 9:00 am Sat. & Sun. 1 pm- 5 pm 905-720-3960 VA LIANT PROPERTY MANAGEMENT www.gscrentals.com email: rental@valiantpm.ca 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 NEWLY RENOVATED HOUSE FOR SALE $182,900. 87 Har- mony RdS. Oshawa. 2-bed- rooms + LOFT. New kitchen +3 pc. bath, new windows, roof, high-efficiency gas furnace, cen- tral air, gas fireplace, hardwood floors, and much more! Huge Lot65’.x150’. Angela (905)718- 0723. INCOME POTENTIAL $249,500. 3-bedroom bungalow. Hardwood floors, updated windows, sun- room! Separate entrance to 2- bedroom raised basement apt. OPEN HOUSE Sun. April 2 & Sun. April 9, 1:00-4:00-pm 92 Liberty St. South, Bowmanville. 905-697-7956 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* NORTH OSHAWA,executive home. 2500sq.ft. & finished base- ment, 4 bedrooms, professionally decorated, large lot, fireplaces, skylights,upgraded flooring. many extras. Open house, April 8 & 9th, 1-4pm.$397,500.(905)571-4905 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* Receive Free List of Hot Listings Free Recorded Message 1-800-691-9082 ID# 8827 Stanley Tse* Keller Williams Renowned Realty** 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* OPEN HOUSE Brooklin,15 Pri- meau Ave. (Ashburn/Hwy 7). Sunday April 2nd 11am-5pm. 3- bdrms, detached 2-storey, deep lot, hot tub, many upgrades. $239,900. Call 905-706-8300 for more information OPEN HOUSE! This Saturday and Sunday 1pm-4pm. Upgrades galore! Brand new custom built home. 2,500 square feet. Frenchman's Bay. 714 Front Road. Call 905-804-0316. www.FrenchmansBay.ca. FARM FOR SALE:95-acres, all workable-acreage w/5 small ponds, 2-wells. Century home with log & vinyl siding. Oil/wood heat. Easy commute to Durham. www.bytheowner.com (access code: 31108). $329,000 (705)799-6465 FOR RENT - OSHAWA,south- west corner Thornton/Conlin flat 50 acres, low rent. Land needs preparation. (416)225-1705 or 416-878-6016 (cell) 100 ACRES FRONTING on paved township McIntyre Rd., 10 min. south of Napanee, 5 min. to Loyalist Golf & Country Club, 20 min. to Kingston, $129,900. ALSO 45 miles north of Kaladar on the Madawaska River at Grif- fith, new 2-storey log cottage, very private, $135,000. 613-352- 5822. 1,400-SQ FT industrial unit for rent at $1.75/sq. foot (TMI includ- ed) Multi purpose use. Oshawa location. Avail. immediately. Call (905)839-9104 or (905)571-6307. APPROX. 380 SQ.FT.self-con- tained office, with washroom. Brock Rd. S. area. $450 monthly plus GST. includes heat & hydro. (905) 427-7400. ESTABLISHED CANADIAN Tan- ning Company looking for part- ners. Minimum $80,000 invest- ment.Call (416)646-3333 HAIRDRESSING BUSINESS for sale in Bowmanville. Fully equipped, good location. For in- formation call (905)623-4172 PROMOTE your business oppor- tunity to over 4 million adult read- ers in South Central Ontario. Book your advertisement in over 80 Metroland community newspa- pers. 416-493-1300 ext. 276. sduguay@metroland.com 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. THIS IS A MONEY maker! Estab- lished local jumping castle rental business for sale. Equipment in- cluded and more. Set your own hours.Call Andy (905)436-9600 WE'RE EXPANDING- Are you sacrificing time away from your family due to lack of flexibility in hours/earnings? Take control of your time and income potential. Call to request an interview with one of North America's fastest growing financial services compa- nies, full/part-time. Training pro- vided.Cheryl 1-800-847-7305 $$$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 5.1% 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 REFINANCE MORTGAGES and get a chance to win 32" LCD TV. (one draw per month) Purchases, Loans & Lines of Credit. Please call (416)436-1589 1 BEDROOM LEGAL basement apt in COURTICE. Quiet, sunny, separate entrance, parking/bus route, jacuzzi tub, no smok- ing/pets. $750/mo. inclusive (905) 440-4961 afamilyrental@ sympatico.ca 1-BDRM APT.,Central Oshawa, parking, private entrance, gas fireplace, $750/mo inclusive. Avail. May 1st. No dogs. First/last.(905)213-6593. 1-BDRM BSMT in Ajax bunga- low. Separate entrance. Living- room w/fireplace, 4-appliances, plus microwave; cable, gas, wa- ter, electricity incl. Walk to lake & shopping, hospital area. Avail. now. $925/month.905-767-5532 1-BDRM BSMT,Hwy #2/Westney, Ajax. Fireplace, parking, laundry, avail. immedi- ately. No smoking/pets. $800/mo inclusive. First/last. Call (647)404-9846 1-BDRM PLUS DEN,upper du- plex, bright, quiet, complete with appliances, parking. N.E. Oshawa, no smoking or pets. References. Available May 1st. $695 inclusive.(905)576-7697 1-BEDROOM APARTMENT, $775/month inclusive, avail. May 1st. Immaculate newer building in decent Oshawa neighbour- hood. Prefer quality adult tenants, No dogs. 905-448-0390, 905- 439-8893 1-BEDROOM APTS for rent Whitby, $695 monthly all inclu- sive. Oshawa, $650 plus hydro. Parking, no pets, first/last, available immediately. Call 905- 424-5083 1-BEDROOM UPPER APT., suitable for quiet single profes- sional person. Utilities included, parking, very clean, no smoking, no pets. $675 first/last, downtown Oshawa. Available April 1. 905- 433-1469 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 905-576-7080 2 BEDROOM COURTICE,large, very nice apartment, in raised bungalow, new flooring/paint, No smoking/pets, fist/last. $875/inclusive. (905)429-2394 2-BDRM,second floor apt in du- plex. Ritson/Eulalie area, Oshawa. Newly renovated, stove/fridge, utilities incl. $825/month. First/last, references req'd. Avail. April 3rd. (905)985- 9077 ADULT LIFESTYLE,North Oshawa Triplex, 2 bedroom main floor, walk-out to yard, fridge/stove. $775 plus hydro. No pets/smoking. First/last, refer- ences required. Lynn (905)925- 3200, (905)436-6886. AJAX 1-bdrm bsmt apt. Separate entrance, 1-parking. Suitable for single person. No smoking/pets Available April. $550/mo inclusive (905) 426-3040 AJAX 2 bedroom legal basement apt. Bright spacious. Parking, laundry, air, c/vac, appliances, sep entrance. No pets/smoking. $850/mo inclusive, first/last (905)427-3923 AJAX Bright one-bedroom plus den/computer room. Separate en- trance. Shared laundry. Parking. $650/mth all inclusive. 1st & last req'd.(905)839-1570. AJAX Bright one-bedroom plus den/computer room. Separate en- trance. Shared laundry. Parking. $650/mth all inclusive. 1st & last req'd.(905)839-1570. AJAX Salem/Hwy #2.1-bedroom basement apt, sep entrance. $699, heat/hydro included. Available immediately. No smok- ing/pets. First/last. Call Nicku to view, 905-720-3024 or evenings (905)683-7892 AJAX,1-bdrm walk-out bsmt, new kitchen, parking, access to backyard. Avail. immediately. $800/mo inclusive. No smok- ing/pets. Hwy #2/Salem Rd area. Call (416)908-8009 AJAX, CONVENIENT location, quiet adult home, one-bedroom basement apt., bright, clean, small kitchenette, no smok- ing/pets. $525/mo inclusive. (905)619-1024. AJAX, LARGE 1-BEDROOM basement, walk-in closet, ceram- ics, laundry, parking, util. includ- ed. Separate entrance. No smok- ing/pets. $750/mo. Available May 1st. 905-683-0896 or 416- 803-0896. AJAX, WESTNEY/401,1-bed- room basement apt., inclusive, no smoking, no pets. $675 monthly. Working person preferred, avail. immediately. Please call after 6pm (905)427-0849. A/P PAGE 18 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, April 02, 2006 www.durhamregion.com Are you a new business? Be included in either or all future Community Phone Books. (Pickering * Ajax * Whitby * Oshawa * Clarington) Please contact This Week Phone Directories @ 905-579-4400 or email: directories@durhamregion.com Starting Over Family Counselling Services (905) 509-7011 Stressed out from Work? Family? Relationships? Divorce? Life? Feel Angry? Grief? Hurt? Depressed? Wor- ried? Obsessive? Unmotivated? Creative & Practical Solutions for over 20 years! High Effi ciency Oil Furnace Sale Fully installed from $1500 + GST Air Conditioning Sale Scroll Unit - 10 yr. warranty Fully installed from $1500 + GST Oil Tank Sale 200 gallon, fully installed $1000 + GST includes Pro-Tec oil lines & removal of old tanks Stainless Steel Chimney Liners Installed from $500 +GST *Limited Time Offer while supplies last. Purchase 2 co m p o n e n t s & receive a FREE programmable thermostat Any purchase includes FREE T.S.S.A Comprehensive Inspection 905-435-6675 • 1-888-685-5525 AJAX, WESTNEY/HWY. 2, Large walkout bsmt. apt.Cable, parking, util.incl.No pets/smoking. Avail. immed.$700/mo. 905-428-7748 AVAILABLE NEAR Oshawa Centre, large 2 bedroom. $900 plus utilities, fridge/stove 1 park- ing quiet neighborhood, newly renovated. 4pc bath, large yard, first/last, no smoking/pets, (905)728-0226. BLOOR ST. EAST OSHAWA- Near No Frills/401. 2 bedrooms, $745+hydro($50/mo) immediate- ly., 1-bedroom $645/inclusive, April/May 1st.. Immaculate, well- maintained, 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 Spacious 1- bedroom apartment. Quiet loca- tion. Free parking, no smoking environment, no pets. Adult life- style building. $725 utilities in- cluded. Available April 1st, 905- 697-3491. BOWMANVILLE:New low-rise 2-bedroom condo near 401, all amenities. Open-concept liv- ing/dining/kitchen. Juliet balcony. 5 appliances, A/C, parking. No smoking/pets. Immediate, $900+utilities.905-623-2292 BRIGHT 3 BEDROOM BUNGA- LOW Main floor only. Fridge, stove, m/w (washer/dryer shared) A/C. West Shore and Bayly area. $1100/month+2/3 of utilities. No smokers/pets. Credit check/Ref- erences. 416-445-8855, Jeff Cook, KW Referred Realty. BROOKLIN - 1 bed. apt., 2nd floor, adult-lifestyle building $665/mo., first/last + hydro. 1 Large room unfurnished $475/mo/inclusive. Both available now.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. COURTICE/OSHAWA-one bed- room bright modern decorated basement suite, parking, private entrance, no smoking/pets, 5 min. to 401, utilities, cable included. available immediately. $750. (905)434-5422. CUTE, FURNISHED main floor bachelor in lovely Ajax home. Separate entrance, cable, on bus route, parking. $650 inclusive. Available immediately. No smok- ing or pets. (905)427-0143 FINALLY A PLACE To Call Home! Bright, Private 1-bdrm Lower-Level Suite. Beautiful North-Oshawa Home. Enjoy re- laxing in your new Home on a Quiet, Family-Oriented street. For Rent May 1st. WON'T LAST AT ONLY $725 A MONTH. CALL CAROLE TODAY 905-725-6779 HARMONY/ADELAIDE - beauti- ful 1 bed. basement apt. in quiet area, $800/including utill, parking, laundry, cable. Available May 15th. First/last. No pets/smoking. (905)435-0761 LIVERPOOL RD- 2 bdrm. bsmnt. apt. New trim, carpet & paint. Separate entrance, parking, laundry. $800/mo. all in- clusive. Available anytime. No pets. Call 705-345-2733. LUXURIOUS,renovated 1300sq.ft. apt., suit mature per- son, no smoking/pets. Walk to O.C.$1100 monthly inclusive. Call Michael (905)426-0461, leave message NORTH Oshawa - 2 bedroom, June lst. Clean, family building. Heat, hydro and two appliances included. Pay cable, parking and laundry facilities.(905) 723-2094 NORTH OSHAWA,1-bedroom & 2-bedroom for rent $710 & $740/monthly, includes utilities, fridge, stove, parking, call 905- 579-9777. OSHAWA SOUTH - spotless 2- bedroom apt. in a very quiet adult-lifestyle 5-plex. Suitable for working sem-retired person or couple. No smokers/pets. $700 (hydro extra). Includes heat, water, 1-parking outside. First/last/references Available May 1/June 1st. Ravine Rd. 905- 728-3634. OSHAWA Park/Adelaide (230 Nipigon St) 1 & 2 Bedrooms Well maintained building.Near all amenities.From only $835/month + hydro. (905)723-0977 OSHAWA - Lovely bright 2-bed- room apt. overlooking woodland. Laundry fac. and parking available. Close to schools, shop- ping, park. $860/mo.all inclusive. first/last. No smoking/pets. Call 905-571-5175 for appt. OSHAWA - Park/Adelaide. Junior 1 bedroom basement, coin laun- dry, parking, bus-stop at door $650/inclusive, 1st/last, suits one person.905-426-5844. OSHAWA 1 bedroom apt $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 1-BEDROOM nice quiet area, no smoking/pets. All inclusive $650month. Available April/May 1st.Call 905-260-2618. OSHAWA HOSPITAL area, Mary St., north of Adelaide, upper 1- bedroom, $500/month + hydro, no parking. First/last. Avail. May 1st. Call 905-579-2350 or 905- 668-8869 Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm 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,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. April/May/June. Call 905- 728-4966 or 1-866-601-3083 www.apartmentsinontario.com OSHAWA, GREAT LOCATION. 1, 2 & 3 bdrm apts. Large units. New carpeting, windows, se- curity. Near schools, bus stop, amenities. Available April/May. 1-866-601-3083 or 905-438-1971 www.apartmentsinontario.com OSHAWA, KING/SIMCOE - 2 bedrooms freshly painted, laun- dry facilities, 1 parking, $725/month plus hydro, available April/May Call Val 905-720-0255. 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 April/May/June. 1-866- 601-3083 or 905-432-6912. www.apartmentsinontario.com OSHAWA, TAUNTON/SIMCOE, Spacious 2+1 bedroom in triplex, washer/dryer on sight, parking & appliances included. Available April 1st, $995/month all inclu- sive, Call (905)666-5157 OSHAWA-King/Wilson,available immediately, bright, clean, 1-bed. bsmt. apt. Sep. entrance, c/a, 4pc. bath, cable, laundry. No smoking/pets. $750/mo. inclusive. First/last.905-404-8335. PARK/WENTWORTH Large 3- bdrm apt. in duplex. 2 parking spaces, laundry, large backyard, very clean. Humphrey 416-720- 7401 or 416-283-5964. PICKERING clean, self-contained 1-bedroom basement apartment. near major transportation/shop- ping centre, quiet neighborhood. Separate entrance, parking, utilities included. Non-smoking. $700/month, available April 30th. (905)839-6176 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 Liverpool/Bayly, large 2-bdrm newly renovated basement apt. Sep entrance, 4-pc bath, appliances, laundry & parking. Near schools & amenities. $890-incl. Available immediately (905)427-6885 PICKERING VILLAGE bsmt apt, bright, spacious living quarters. One bdrm with walk-in closet, pri- vate entrance, parking, walk to GO. Fridge, stove & utilities in- cluded.$750/mo.905-427-5838 PICKERING,bright, new, 1-bed- room, walkout ravine access, high ceilings, separate en- trance/security. Central vac/air, parking, laundry, no pets/smok- ing. First/last, references Call 416-427-7200 email: johnzambri02@hotmail.com PICKERING,Dixie/Glenanna, large bright 1-bdrm bsmt. Separ- ate entrance, parking, full bath, cable, laundry incl. No smok- ing/pets. First/last. $750/mo inclu- sive. Available May 1st. Call (905)421-0290 UXBRIDGE NEW!Town- house/Apartments, air condi- tioned, 4 appliances, patio/gar- den, parking, storage. 905-852- 4777. PICKERING, HWY 2/FAIRPORT, new large 1-bdrm walk-out bsmt apt, full bath, utilities & parking incl. No smoking/pets. Avail. im- mediately $850/mo. References, first/last req'd.Call (905)831-7690 PICKERING, LARGE, MODERN, NEW bachelor/1 bedroom base- ment, separate entrance, wood floors, pot lights, 8 foot ceilings, laundry, parking, cable, internet, a/c, everything $695/$745. 416- 451-6671. PICKERING, Rosebank/Shep- pard.New 2 bedroom basement. Kitchen. Dining room. 4pc. bath. Private entrance. Share laundry. Par king. Available. $700+35% utilities or $800 inclusive. No smoking/pets.(905)837-5146 PICKERING- LARGE 2-bedroom basement apartment, Liver- pool/Bayly $850/month. Separate entrance, also room available, top floor, $400/month. Laundry, park- ing, close to Go. Utilities included. (905)421-0087 PICKERING/ROSE- BANK S.Large 1 bedroom walk-out. Large windows. Near 401 and lake.Parking. Prefer single female. No pets/smoking. $790/month. May or June 1.416-805-4058. PORT PERRY BIG BRIGHT 2- bed. basement apt. Suit mature working or retired persons, available now.. No smoking/pets. Private entrance, fridge/stove in- cluded..$1000.905-985-8615. PORT PERRY, Quiet, well kept large deluxe, 2&3 bedroom apartments in low-rise, walk to Lake Scugog. Parking and laun- dry. No pets. Call 905-985- 3406, 905-430-7816. SOUTH PICKERING,completely furnished, newly renovated, 2- bdrm bsmt. Includes utilities, sep. entrance, parking. First/last. No smoking/pets. $900/mo. Avail May 1st.(905)420-2171 WESTNEY RD. /LAKE Driveway, Ajax. Furnished room or rent. No smoking/pets. High speed and cable included. $550. Available now (905)426-5561. WHITBY - 1 & 2 bedroom suites from $775 - $860 per mo. all in- clusive. Close to all amenities. Office hours 9 - 5, Monday - Fri- day.(905)430-1877 WHITBY - 1 BEDROOM base- ment apartment, private entrance, newly decorated, all inclusive, laundry, parking, Go bus. $640/month. Available immedi- ately (905) 655-7277 WHITBY - Newly renovated, 1 bdrm. bsmnt. apt. Use of pool, own laundry. $850/mo. inclusive. First/last. No smoking or pets. Available immediately. Call 905- 665-3603. WHITBY CENTRAL,Large 2 bedroom, quiet small building no smoking/pets, May 1, $929+. Oc- cupied mostly by seniors. Park- ing, laundry.(416)438-4895. 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. WHITBY,1-Bed,Basement Apart, sep. ent, Laundry, Expressview and all utilities incl... In Otter Creek. 1 person, non-smoker, definitely no pets. May 1st. $850/mth. Call Chris leave mess. 905-668-1866. WHITBY,clean bright 1 bedroom loft, gas fireplace, suit 1 person. Private entrance, parking/air/ap- pliances, utilities included. Ander- son/Taunton. No smoking/pets. Avail. May 1, $870/mo. referenc- es, (905)665-0341. WHITBY, immaculate 1 BED Avail. April lst. $754.00 includes appliances, heat, parking, laundry facilities. Call (905)666-1074 or 905-556-0455. COURTICE EXECUTIVE condo, 3-bedrooms, 3-bathrooms, 1700sq.ft. $1250+utilities. Call 905-441-4546. 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. WOW! Own a house 0 down! Wade Kovacic Sales Rep. Sutton Group Status Realty Inc. 905- 436-0990. -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 2 BRAND NEW HOMES in Ajax for Lease. $1500 per mth. and $1800 per mth.+ Utilities. Call Roger Crevelle- Broker of Record, HomeLife Success Realty Inc.-Brokerage @ 905-619-2655 3 BEDROOM SEMI,North Oshawa. 6 appliances, eat-in kitchen, walk-out to patio, large fenced private yard. Hardwood flooring throughout, finished re- croom & basement, gas fireplace, new windows, near all amenities, transit and schools. $1200 plus utilities. Available May 1st. 905- 668-1978 or 905-706-4528 3-BEDROOM SEMI,finished basement (1-bedroom & rec room). King/Wilson area, first/last required, no smoking/pets, $1150/mo plus utilities, first/last, $200 water deposit required. May 1st. (905)430-0249 A ABSOLUTELY astounding 6 months free, then own a house from $600/month. Up to $15,000 cash back to you! Require $35,000 + up family income and reasonable credit. No down pay- ment required. Why Rent! Call Bill Roka, 25 years as top sales rep with world's leading realtor. Re- max Spirit (905) 728-1600, 1-888- 732-1600 A GREAT SPRING MOVE - (Simcoe/401). Complete first floor of a century home, 2 bedrooms + extra room in basement, sun deck, new counters, new flooring, bright and spacious. F/L, refer- ences, immediate possession. $999 all inclusive. Call Robert toll free at 1-866-588-8181. AJAX - 3 BEDROOM, main floor bungalow, Tulloch Drive, 1015sq.ft. Bright, own laundry, parking, new furnace/air, hard- wood, fenced yard, no smok- ing/subletting. Pets ok. Referenc- es/credit check mandatory. No Time Wasted! $l,060 mo plus 60% utilities.(604)609-9948 AJAX, BAYLY/SALEM,large 1- bedroom, basement apt., separ- ate entrance, laundry, parking, New furnace/a/c, windows, 4pc bath, close to amenities, 401. No pets/smoking, First/last, referenc- es. May 1st. $725 incl. (905)686- 6773 BOWMANVILLE,2 bedroom semi, all appliances, $950 & utilities, avail. May 1. Call (905)697-1521. BROCK & VICTORIA - Whitby Shores, detached 3-bedroom 1600 sq. ft. house with sunny deck, 5 appliances, C/A, 2 1/2 baths, 2-car parking, minutes to Go & 401, No smoking/pets. Available immediately. Referenc- es required. $1525/mo. +utilities. 905-767-7440. NORTH EAST OSHAWA 2-BEDROOM BSMT walkout patio door to backyard.Jacuzzi tub, sep. shower, Sep.entrance, parking, suitable for profes- sional/couple.Avail.imme- diately/April 1st.First/last. No smoking/pets. $895/mo inclusive. (905)720-2307 PICKERING,beautiful 3 bedroom raised bungalow, 4 appliances, C/A, fenced oversized yard, park- ing. Near Whites Rd. $1250 plus utilities. Available May 1st. No pets/smoking. (905)683-9629 Still Renting?? Why!! Free Recorded Message 1-800-691-9082 ID# 8816 Stanley Tse* Keller Williams Renowned Realty** 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 2+1 BEDROOM TOWNHOUSE completely renovated, finished basement. North Oshawa. Beau- tiful Adult Lifestyle, end unit. No smoking/pets. $1250/month, all inclusive, first/last. Available April 1st. References. 905-571-3674. AJAX, 3 BEDROOM 2 1/2 baths, new townhouse, fireplace, 5 ap- pliances, a/c, $1475+utilities. 416-576-9588. BROCK/401, PICKERING-New townhouse, 3-bedrooms, 2-1/2 baths, 5 appliances, living/din- ing/family, finished den, near amenities, no smoking. Available immediately. $1295/mo. First/last. Call 905-420-3739 HILLCREST HEIGHTS Commu- nity Living in Oshawa now has units Avail. immed., parking incl. Please call 905-576-9299. NEW 4-BEDROOM townhouse, off Simcoe, north of Taunton. 5 appliances, 3 baths, fireplace, c/a, c/vac, suitable for working couple with older children, Non- smokers, no pets. Available now. $1600/month+ (905)720-1533, (905)767-5839 THREE BEDROOM townhouse, Oshawa location, fridge, stove, washer, dryer. $l,200/month all inclusive. Please call Martin (905)728-1420. AJAX fully furnished, own wash- room/shower, would be suitable for professional. Available now. Own cable, phone. $500 inclusive (negotiable) call 905-428-6385. FURNISHED ROOM FOR RENT (female preferred), $550/month includes all utilities. Kingston Rd. Pickering. Close to all amenities Immediate. Share kitchen. (905)426-2314 leave voice mail. AJAX,furnished room, separate entrance, parking, cable, dish- washer, share facilities, suit work- ing non-smoker, $450 inclusive, first & last, (905)427-6932. WHITBY Brock/Dundas furnished Room for rent $440/mo free cable. Share facilities. Parking Available immediately. (905)622- 5006 A FURNISHED ROOM -Full use of house, laundry, parking, non-smoker. South Oshawa, $100/week includes utilities, first/last. Dave 905-391-7435 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. COURTICE,furnished room w/TV & satellite in townhouse, A/C. Share all facilities. Near bus route. No smoking/pets. Avail. immediately.(905)404-1574. HWY. 2 / SOLINA COURTICE- Bus stop, ample parking, pool. Private livingroom, fridge, wash- room, No pets/smoking. Working person preferred. $125/weekly or $500/monthly.905-436-2160. LOOKING FOR A professional female to share upper level of house. Close to all amenities. Cable and parking included. Pool, big backyard. $700/month. Available May 1. Call 905-837- 8528. LOOKING FOR A Professional roommate to share 4-bedroom townhouse in North Oshawa. Close to all amenities and only 5mins to 401. $500/month all in- clusive, no pets, non-smoker call Kevin (905)579-8613 SHARED ACCOMMODATIONS in North Bowmanville, available immediately. Brand new home. All inclusive. $650. (905)914- 3434 or (905)697-4162 WHITBY -Garden/Dundas. 2 rooms available in townhouse, parking, laundry. Share all fa- cilities. Non-smokers, no pets. $475./mo.inclusive. First/last. May 1. 519-894-1843, 519-241- 9586 or 1-877-893-2963. WHITBY - Share home with professional male. Large, furnished bedroom with cable. Own bathroom. Central location. $500/mo. Available immediately. Suitable for single person. Call Dave at: 416-567-1328 or 416- 525-6823. FLORIDA accommodations. 5 star location 2 bedrooms, Call Jeanne 416-222-6233 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. $350/wk (less than motel). Photos shown in your home.(905)683-5503 1994 THUNDERCRAFT,350 Ex- press, mint. Twin 454, Brav 11, Gen. Air, Ice, GPS, Radar, 480 Hrs. loaded. $119,000. Whitby 905-571-4273 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. SWIMMING POOL SALE- Get discount prices. Eg. 14 x 26 $12,999. Some models in stock. Over 17 years experience. 416- 554-8195. 905-985-3491 www.in- novativmarketing.com LOST WATCH Ladies gold-plat- ed Bulova, sports watch, en- graved with owners name and date; 'May 1, 1990' in inscription. Giving $50 reward. 905-837- 5024. SINCERE SINGLES,Yo ur pro- fessional matchmaker since 1992 in long-term relationships for all lifestyles. Toll free 1-866-719- 9116.www.sinceresingles.ca LIVE-IN NANNY req'd August, 2006 for newborn. Toronto. Ref- erences.Call (905)831-3644 NANNY required for 3+ days per week, Mon.-Wed., 8:30a.m -5:30pm. Additional weekdays may be required, caring for twin 18month old boys. $8-11/per hour.Colleen (905)426-7250 FINDING CHILDCARE Has never been easier! Connecting providers, parents and nannies. Not an agency. View free list today at: www.durhamdaycare.com (905)665-2346 LIVE IT!New health & wellness magazine. 250,000 copies. Cost-effective directory ads, word ads. Call today to book for the June issue. 416-493-1300 ext. 276.sduguay@metroland.com PSYCHICS reader and advisor, help in all life's problems, satis- faction guaranteed, specializing in Palm, Tarot and Crystal Ball readings. Always private and confidential. House parties available. (905)665-3222. ARABIAN STALLION,6 year old, purebred registered. Arabian Mare with a 2 year old filly. Call 905-576-7383. MINIATURE HORSES,Regis- tered, for sale. Call (905)986- 5602 2 LADIES 6-SPEED Rockport bi- cycles, used 1 season, $110/each.(905)831-8726 +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. 12 HP. 33" WIDE snow blower, like new, paid $1350, sell for $900, 1 year old. 905-985-0577 or cell: 905-434-0660. 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. Stoves, $149/up, portable dishwashers $200/up, 18" dishwashers in stock, fridges $175/up. Washers $125/up. Dryers $149/up. Large selection of reconditioned & new scratch & dent appliances. Parts Specialist. 426 Simcoe St.S. (905)728-4043. ALL NEW QUEEN orthopedic mattress set, cost $1000, sacri- fice $250.Call 905-213-4669. NEW DANBY APT sized freezers $209. New Danby bar fridges, $119/up. Also, variety of new ap- pliances, scratch and dent. Full manufacturers warranty. Recon- ditioned fridges $195/up, ranges $125/up, dryers $125/up, wash- ers $199/up, new and coin oper- ated washers and dryers at low prices. New Danby Frost-Free Apt. size fridges $399., new 24" and 30" ranges with clock and window @$399 Reconditioned 24" ranges and 24" frost free fridges now available. Wide se- lection of other new and recondi- tioned appliances. Call us today, Stephenson's Appliances, Sales, Service, Parts. 154 Bruce St. Oshawa.(905)576-7448 AN AMAZING MOVING SALE! Pool Table-slate, Sears Lawn Tr actor & acc., Sears Snow blow- er, Rigid Board Planer-13",STIHL Kombi System w/weed eater, edger, tiller, coke machine w/loo- nie mech, Slat-wall w/hooks, gar- age fridge, 45 & 10 gal. fish tanks w/stands & acc's, neon Bar signs, humidifier, pine accent tables, coffee & end tables, 2 sets of lamps, 27" Zenith TV, Dining Ta- ble w/8 chairs, Matching Buffet & Hutch, Oak Triple Dresser, Tall Boy and 2 Night Stands, Lishman Jacket, Acoustic Guitar, Ladies & Men's Snowmobile suits ,Helmets & gloves, downhill ski's & boots, ski suits, Gas Range GE Profile XL44, Regency Gas Woodstove, Sofa faux suede, plus assorted hand tools, For complete list with asking price call 905-982-0625 or portperryyardsale@hotmail.com APPLE NEWTON Message Pad 120 for sale. Comes with all cables and box. Like new. Plus new rechargeable batteries in- cluded. Asking $25.00 Call (905)576-8399 ARMOIRE,2 units, pine, $300. Wall unit, 3pc. Cherry wood, $900. (905)831-7361 BED,Aamazing bargain, queen orthopedic mattress set, new in plastic, warranty, $250. 416-741- 7557.Will deliver BEDROOM SET,Solid Oak "Cannonball" Queen-size bed, large dresser w/vanity & mirror, tall chest of drawers, 2 night ta- bles. Asking $1,500. Pictures available by email. Call 905-259- 2085 BEDROOM SET,cherrywood, bed, chest, dresser, mirror, 2 night stands. Dovetail construc- tion, never opened. Cost $8,000 Sacrifice $1,900.(416)748-3993 BITS AND BYTES COMPUTER Services: P4's (Dskp) Starting at $319., add matching 17" Flat (CRT) Monitor for $65., Laptops. Call for Current Inventory. Re- pairs at reasonable rates. Locat- ed at 112 Luke Street, Oshawa. Email: bitsandbytes@rogers.com www.bitsandbytestech.com or call (905)576-9216 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 CEDAR TREES for sale, starting from $3.50 each. Planting available. Free Delivery. Call Bob 705-341-3881. CHIHUAHUA,Teacup. Male & Female puppies. 6 months old, various colours. Family raised. Parents on site. Call after 6p.m. (705)887-6445. 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 DELL OPEN BOX laptop, Inspir- on 630M, 6000, latitude D510 & D810. Comes with Dell warranty. Call (905)683-6472, Visa & MC accepted DININGROOM SUITE,French Provincial style, table w/2 leafs, 4 upholstered chairs, buffet & hutch, excellent condition $950; Livingroom couch, loveseat & ot- toman, almost new, brown/rust/beige print. $600. O.B.O.Call 905-434-5264 FRIDGE 4-yr $350; stove $250; washer Maytag 3-yr $325; dryer 2-yr $250; dishwasher (portable) 1-yr $300; solid pine 10-pc dining set (pedestal) $1200; solid maple kitchen table & chairs $300; wrought iron table & 2 chairs (kitchen) $300; 17-pc bed in bag 10 at $150 each; (905)260-1123 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 HOT TUB/SPA 5 person, loung- er, 24 jets, 5HP, redwood cabi- net, never used, warranty, retail $5995, asking $3995. Call 905- 428-6976. KITCHEN TABLE SET,solid light wood, 4 Captain chairs. $150 o.b.o.Contact 905-666-1715. LEATHER JACKETS 1/2 price, purses from $9.99; luggage from $19.99; wallets from $9.99. Everything must Go! Family Leather, 5 Points Mall, Oshawa (905)728-9830, Scarborough (416)439-1177, (416)335-7007. LIKE NEW 8pc. bedroom suite, light oak. Dresser, wing mirror, armoire, Queen poster head board, foot board & rails, 2 night tables, $1800.905-721-7202. MOVING SALE - ping-pong table $75; "Rouseau House" dining- room suite (table 6 chairs, 2-level hutch), pd. $4500, sale $2000; Kenmore washer/dryer $400/set; dehumidifier $20; treadmill $25; antique drop-leaf table $125; car roof carrier $25; new Specialized Hotrock 24" mtn. bike $100. 905- 985-1337 msg. NEED HOME PHONE SERVICE? * No Credit * No Deposit * Everyone Qualifies $34.95 mo. CALL TELECREDIT 4ahookup 1-888-424-6658 PIANO 30-year-old baby grand, Stroud, piano. Good condition, (905)434-7530 PIANOS - AND - CLOCKS March Break Sale Continues! Our best prices this week! Not sure if your kids will stick with les- sons..try our unique rent-to-own system. 100% of all rental pay- ments 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 top, new felt, includes all balls, racks, lights, cues and cover $825. Please Call 416-892-2506 POOL TABLE, 1" slate. Solid wood. New in box, accessory package included. Cost $6750 sell for $2300. 905-213-4669. POOL TABLE,4X8 slate, blue cloth, all accessories, $3,000 obo.(416)951-0186 PROM DRESSES (or Brides- maid) 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. 6 models on display from $199 and up. U- Neek Electronics, 226 Bloor Street E. Oshawa. (web:) www.uneekelectronics.com: Visit our store today! (905) 435-0202 SOFA BED,double mattress, mint condition, new $1499, ask- ing $699.Call 905-435-8151. TARPS - Woven Poly Tarps, all sizes from 8'x10' to 30'x50'. Price $7. - $90. (tax incl.). Call Bow- manville 905-623-5258. NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, April 02, 2006, PAGE 19 A/Pwww.durhamregion.com North Sheds Rustic Pine Garden Sheds 8'x8' for $1,595. includes delivery, on site installation, solid pine walls, floor & roof, door, 2 windows with boxes, choice of stain & shingle colour. All sizes up to 12'x16'. Call Brad at 905-473-9759,1-877-876-2765 www.northsheds.ca TO Contact Us Call: 905-668-6881TO Contact Us Call: 905-668-6881 Apply on-lineatApply on-lineat www.creditzonecanada.comwww.creditzonecanada.com Bad Credit? O.K. • New to Country? O.K. • Bankrupt? O.K. • Slow Payment’s? O.K. “Durham’s Original”“Durham’s Original” *Need a Car Loan-*Need a Car Loan- Call Credit-ZoneCall Credit-Zone AVAILABLE 24 HOURS A DAY CALL CHRIS TODAY! 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 April 30th will receive a free months rent!) Lo- cated 2 min. North of 401 be- tween Oshawa and Bowmanville. Call 905-436-1024 or visit us: www.courticefleamarket.com VICTORIAN CHESTERFIELD with matching love seat, very good condition, asking $500 or best offer. Telephone (705)944- 5745 WE BUY YOUR OLD GOLD: RINGLEADER FINE JEWEL- LERY 145 Kingston Rd., Ajax (McDonald's Plaza) 905- 426-7464, WE BUY YOUR OLD GOLD, ask for Phil. WANTED - Records, LP's, 45's, etc., also CD's and music related items.Call 905-985-7715. WANTED - Sports cards, comics, toys, Hot Wheels, video games, DVD's, VHS movies, CD's, plus collectables and unwanted items. No collection is too large. Call 905-623-4216, leave message. WANTED - used but not abused Drum Cymbals (no drums) Sabian, Zildjian etc. Call 905-686- 8351 VENDORS WANTED for 2006 West Northumberland Home & Tr ade Show, April 28th to 30th in Port Hope. Call 905-885-8053. FIREWOOD FOR SALE - call Gerry at 905-427-7243 or 416- 281-5455, $85/face cord. LAKERIDGE FARM FIRE- WOOD, The best quality wood, seasoned cut/split/ delivered. Call 905-424-1735. BLACK LAB PUPPIES, 7 weeks old, family raised, (905)720-1263 BICHON mix puppies, home- bred. Hyper allergenic, non-shed- ding. Full grown 5-lbs. Vet checked. $700. Ready to go. Call (905)432-6454 CHOCOLATE LAB PUPS,first shots, dewormed. CKC Regis- tered. Call (905)344-7093. GERMAN SHEPPARD PUPS, CKC registered, pure German lines, microchipped, first shots, health guarantee. 3 /F 2/M available. Mother on site. Ready to go April.(905)743-0393 LAB - adorable pups, yellow, CKC champ bloodlines, tattoos, shots, raised with children, ready March 31. 905-344-7895. MINI DACHSHUND X puppies, ready for Easter, very tiny, first shots and vet checked, $600. Call 905-885-5440 after 4. YOU COULD HAVE your dog under control and listening in 2 short weeks. TSURO DOG TRAINING. www.tsurodogtraining.com 905- 797-2855. 1995 GEO METRO LSI Standard, 4 door, new front tires, new brakes, ball joints, exhaust. 230,000 hwy km, lady driven. Un- certified. $1,000.00 or best offer. Evenings 905-831-9785. 1995 GRAND AM,new tires, rebuilt transmission, new battery, replaced rad. 265,000kms. Ask- ing $2000 OBO. (905)579-9870 NEED A CAR? LET US GIVE YOU THE CHANCE YOU DESERVE! APPLY ONLINE WWW.VILLAGE CHRYSLER.CA OR CALL 905-683-5358 OR 906-767-0951 ASK FOR BRIDGET WE GET YOU DRIVING! 2000 GRAND AM $5,490; 2000 Grand Prix. $5,990; 2002 Chrys- ler Intrepid $4,490; 1998 Neon Sport $2,990; others from $1,699 and up. Certified & E-tested. (Kelly & Sons, since 1976) (905)683-7301 or (905)424- 9002. www.kellyandsonsauto.com 2002 CHEV IMPALA LS.Fully equipped. Certified. New brakes. Excellent condition inside and out. Professionally and regularly maintained. Power options in- clude sunroof, keyless entry, theft deterrent system, cruise, ac, win- dows, seats, trunk, fog lights, am/fm cd.151k (905)666-9753 ! A - ALL SCRAP CARS,old cars & trucks wanted. Cash paid. Free pickup. Call Bob anytime (905)431-0407. $ $ A & 1 AARON & LEO Scrap Cars & Trucks Wanted. Cash paid 7 days/week anytime. Pleas- es call 905-426-0357. $ $ ADAM & RON'S SCRAP cars, trucks, vans. Pay cash, free pick up 7 days/week (anytime) 905-424-3508. $ $75+ TOP DOLLARS - Ajax Auto Wreckers pays for vehi- cles. We buy all scrap metal, cop- per, aluminum, fridges, stoves, etc.905-686-1771; 416-896-7066 $$$$$ JOHNNY JUNKER Tops all cash for good cars and trucks or free removal for scrap cars and trucks. Speedy service. (905)655-4609 or (416)286-6156. $$$AD FREE AUTO removal. Cash paid for unwanted & scrap vehicles. Fast & Friendly service. Call (905)683-9647 or 647-321- 9647. A ABLE TO PAY Up to $5000 on cars & trucks Free Towing 24 hours, 7 days. 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Your Carrier will be around to collect an optional delivery charge of $ 6.00 between March 29 - April 2, 2006 * Fairport Guardian Drugs Pick. * News Advertiser Flyer Ajax/Pick. * Payless Shoe Source Ajax/Pick. * Pickering Square Dental Pick. * Rick Sergison Pick. * The Bay Ajax/Pick. * The Gardener Pick. * Westney Guardian Drugs Ajax THE NEWS ADVERTISER, April 2, 2006 PAGE 23 A/Pdurhamregion.com By Jim Easson Special to the News Advertiser AJAX — The Annan- dale Curling Club marked St. Paddy’s Day on the ice w ith its 41st annual St. Pat’s Mixed Bonspiel on March 18. Thirty teams, including five visiting rinks, compet- ed at the popular event. Each team played three six-end games. Annandale’s Bruno Desi- lets rink was the eventual winner, coming out on top of all three of its games. W ith Desilets were Wendy Retz, Arnold Retz and Marg Desilets. Second place also went to an Annandale team consisting of Blair Metra- kos, Chantel Lalonde, Jason March and Renee Lalonde. Leaside’s Les Hart rink finished third. Deb Kenna, Don Kenna and Janet Ellis were also part of the team. The organizing commit- tee raffled off 14 prizes, and every player at the bon- spiel was able to choose something from the prize table. A dinner and dance ended the day. ••• The Annandale Com- petitive Men’s Club Cham- pionship playdowns con- tinue until April 4. Half of the teams were eliminated last week in the single knockout 44-team event. Prizes will be awarded to the eventual survivors on April 4 at the men’s closing banquet. ••• The Archbishop Denis O’Connor Catholic High School varsity girls’ curling team advanced to the On- tario Federation of School A thletic Associations (OFSAA) championships for the second year in a row. This year, the team of skip Tracy O’Leary, third Stacey Hogan, second Jes- sica Cane and lead Court- ney Rzepka finished with a 2-2 record and didn’t move on to the playoffs. ••• One bonspiel -- the year- end Last Chance Bonspiel -- remains on the Annan- dale Curling Club calen- dar. This year, 32 teams play April 8 and 9. Half the teams make it to the final day on Sunday and take home prizes. Annandale rink sweeps up top prize at St. Pat’s ’spiel Sponsored by $2000 Spa Maintenance & Landscaping Package $2000 Prize Package $$34953495 V isit www.showsdurhamregion.com for more information OSHAWA 2006 presents @ Oshawa Civic Auditorium 99 Thornton Rd. S. 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