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The Pickering 36 PAGES ✦ Pressrun 50,900 ✦ Metroland Durham Region Media Group ✦ FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2007 ✦ Optional delivery $6 / Newsstand $1 A new look Region hopes tourism logo is a head-turner Page 9 Features, blogs and more to mark the 90th anniversary atVIMY RETURN TOCondo signs upsetting businesses HE’S SHOOTING TWO Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo PICKERING — Tyrell Glasgow of the Dunbarton High School Spartans gets fouled by Teq Zwarich from the Donald A. Wilson Secondary School Gators during LOSSA Midget boys’ basketball action at Dunbarton. See page 26 for another photo. Owners claim stores being obstructed By Erin Hatfield ehatfield@durhamregion.com PICKERING — Most of the store windows in the Bay Ridges Plaza are covered in paper, closed for business. But, some say the few businesses which remain in opera- tion are obstructed by the large de- velopment signage off Bayly Street. Pasquale Malandrino, the owner of Chique Hairstyling, appeared before Pickering City council at its Feb. 5 meeting asking to have the giant signs at the Bay Ridges Plaza addressed. “Isn’t Pickering against the pro- liferation of sign pollution that this represents?” Mr. Malandrino asked. “What is the challenge bringing these signs into compliance so that our plaza can return to looking as though it is open for business.” The redevelopment plan for the plaza at Bayly Street and St. Mar- tin’s Drive includes two high-rise condo towers and 126 townhouses, advertised by the signage. Many businesses have closed or moved, although there are a few still in operation. Among those remaining are hair salons, a dry cleaner, a restaurant and a veteri- nary hospital. “We feel we need your help on an issue of excessively large signage,” Mr. Malandrino said. The developer has been given a sign permit from the ministry of transportation, which the City ✦ See Pickering, Page 2 PICKERING — Two men are being sought after a Pickering gas bar was robbed Wednesday night. Durham Regional Police report a 24- year-old male was working outside at the Olco gas station on Krosno Boulevard just before 9 p.m. on Feb. 7. when two males pulled up in an older-style red sedan. Both males assaulted the victim and ordered him to turn over money, police say. The victim walked with the suspects towards the kiosk. One of the males, police add, jumped the coun- ter and punched another worker in the face. The suspects grabbed cash before fleeing in their car. They were last seen driving north on Liverpool Road. The first suspect is described as a male, white, six-feet tall, wearing a black- hooded sweatshirt, black pants and a black balaclava. The second suspect is described as male, black, five-feet six-inches tall and wearing a black balaclava. 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Lisa Puddephatt, left, Tr acey Harris and Cecilia Boudreau are regular players at the club. ✦ Pickering from page 1 of Pickering also gave permission for, ac- cording to Ward 2 Regional Councillor Bill McLean. “But what the permit was given for was not what was built,” Coun. McLean said. “A re you aware the City is actually pursuing this and the City has not given up?” Coun. McLean then offered to sit down with Mr. Malandrino to further talk about the signs. “Rest assured this has not gone away,” Coun. McLean said. Business owners in the Bay Ridges Plaza are complaining these signs for a new condomin- ium development are obstructing the view of potential customers. Pickering working on signs: McLean Suspects sought in Pickering gas bar robbery Pickering incident accelerating policy creation By Crystal Crimi ccrimi@durhamregion.com DURHAM — The public school board is speed- ily working on a policy to address cyber bullying following an incident at a Pickering school. A YouTube video clip of a Pickering boy being teased led the Durham District School Board’s standing committee to have the draft policy for cyber bullying reviewed and ready for approval at the board’s next meeting on Feb. 19. The policy will include consequences, as well as the definition of cyber bullying, which in- cludes text messaging, said Pickering Trustee Chris Braney, who motioned for a policy to be in place. “When I heard of the incident from Trust- ee Braney I was disgusted and horrified,” said Pickering Trustee Sherry Croteau at the Feb. 5 standing committee meeting. Trustee Braney said he received a call a couple weeks ago from a parent whose son was a cyber bullying victim, after a group of kids brought a video camera to a Pickering school and taped themselves tripping and bullying him, then post- ed it on YouTube. The clip has been removed from the popular Internet site. Trustee Braney said the boy is about 10 years old and had a stroke a few years ago, which affected his left side and his ability to walk and talk. “I know the school is very concerned and tak- ing it very seriously,” said Andrea Pidwerbecki, the Durham District School Board’s communica- tions manager, in an interview. She said when the incident was brought to the school’s attention, the principal called the people involved and the video was removed. As well, there were consequences and apologies administered. The incident was filmed on school property, but posted on home computers, said Ms. Pidw- erbecki. The school is looking at bringing in police to talk to students about cyber bullying, said Ms. Pidwerbecki. She added it’s important to let students know cyber bullying is unacceptable and harmful and to help educate parents. On March 7, the board is having a presentation night featuring topics including internet safety and cyber bullying from 7 to 9 p.m. at Donald A Wilson Secondary School, open to parents. Trustee Braney said he hasn’t found any poli- cies addressing cyber bullying at other school boards and Durham’s can be something other boards can follow. FIND YOUR SWEET DEAL pickeringtowncentre.com Pu rchase your Valentine’s Day Gift at Pickering Town Centre, and get it Wr apped For Free! Thursday, February 1st to We dnesday, February 14th Just redeem your receipts at Guest Services. Receipts must be dated after January 31st, 2007. One gift wrap per person, per visit. Offer expires on Wednesday, February 14th, 2007 at 9pm. Now Open in Ajax Some of our products include: Willow Tree, Betty Singer, Foundation Angels, Holy Land Treasures, Boyds Bears, Dream Fairies, Kitchen Fairies, Night Fairies, Bradford Exchange, Prayers & Promises and many more. 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The suspect, who has been liv- ing at 15 Nordic Crt. in Whitby, first came to the attention of Durham cops late in 2006 when he was identified as a suspect in a number of fraudulent cred- it card purchases at stores in Ajax and Whitby. Police issued a warrant for the arrest of the man known to them as Malcolm Knight, Det. Const. Caplan said. On Dec. 5 an officer making a routine traffic stop in Whitby recognized the so-called Mr. Knight as a wanted man and ar- rested him. A search of the vehicle led to the seizure of false identification and credit cards, Det. Const. Ca- plan said. The man was released on bail the following day when his 18- year-old girlfriend identified him as Malcolm Knight and pledged to act as his surety. Durham fraud cops continued their investigation and re-arrest- ed the man in early January on several additional fraud charges. O nce again, he was released the next day, with his girlfriend act- ing as surety. It was in early February police realized Mr. Knight wasn’t Mr. Knight at all, Det. Const. Caplan said. “Monday of this week the RCMP contacted us and said he is not Malcolm Knight, he is Wayne Maloney,” he said. “Under the name Malcolm Knight he had no criminal re- cord and no involvement with police.” But Wayne Maloney has an ex- tensive criminal record and is a suspect in fraud investigations in Peel Region, Det. Const. Caplan said. Police allege the man es- sentially created himself a new identity, even obtaining an On- tario driver’s licence bearing the new name. “It’s a real licence in a false name,” Det. Const. Caplan said. The 18-year-old woman who testified on Mr. Maloney’s be- half at his bail hearings has been charged with perjury, obstruct- ing justice and breach of recog- nizance. Police are turning to the public for assistance in locating Mr. Maloney. Anyone with information is asked to call 905-579-1520, ex- tension 5702 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. 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It’s a reflection of their poor judgment and anyone with any morality and intelligence will see it for what it is. The Canadian way is to rise by personal merit. Is Mr. Harper so worried about his personal ability to create a majority government that he must stoop to American-style politics to create misgivings about the opposition? If so, is this a man who is to represent Canadians and their values in Parliament? Is this a leader? To me, he’s a dictator controlling everything: smear campaigns, suppression of the press and false promises. Is the party afraid to have him open his mouth in public to show his skill or lack of it? Why does the party machine vet his answers. We Canadians are too high class for this American-style crap! 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Fax: 905-683-0386; e-mail: mjohnston@durhamregion. com. The newspaper contacts only those whose submissions have been chosen for publication. EDITORIALS & OPINIONS infodurhamregion.com A/P PAGE 6 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, February 9, 2007 durhamregion.com I s justice served when punishment is sought in every case? Or, are there cases where punishment shouldn’t be the aim? There are cases that are obvious. Some- body involved in a murder should face punishment. Somebody who is drunk and gets behind the wheel is another easy example. So is a pedophile. But, what about the situation out in Saskatoon where an 18-year-old girl abandoned her new-born baby on the steps of a home. According to police, the girl was alone in the city, had no family to turn to and in an incredibly difficult situation. She abandoned the baby on the steps of a house where she had heard a dog and figured the child, a girl, would be found fairly quickly. Thankfully, given the incredibly cold temperatures, in the -30 range, the people at the home found the child, and while cold, she suffered no long-term damage. Back to the question at hand -- would justice be served by punishing the birth mother by seeking punishment? There’s no doubt she had options -- go to a hos- pital or call an ambulance. It would seem counselling might be a better option for the mother than jail time. In a similar case in Toronto in Janu- ary of 2003, a homeless and mentally ill woman gave birth to a child and left it in a stairwell near city hall. Again, it was a bone-cracklingly cold night when the infant was abandoned. The woman, 41, was charged with failing to provide the necessities of life, found guilty and given a suspended sentence. The child was put up for adoption. What about the case in the U.S. with the NASA astronaut who drove 1,500 kilo- metres from Houston to Orlando to con- front a woman suspected of moving in on her love interest. Anyone who drives 14 hours, in adult diapers, in what appears to be an attempt to harm a potential rival, would have to be looked upon as being unhinged. The woman is no trailer-park mutant, but a brainiac (she has, among other degrees, a master of science degree in aeronautical engineering) and member of an incredibly elite club -- those who have gone into space (no pun intended). The woman had more than ample op- portunity to rethink her situation while driving 14 hours. But, would justice be served by incarcerating this woman for an extended period? It’s fair to say her astronaut’s job is over and she’ll probably end up in family court with her estranged husband over custody of their three chil- dren. It could be viewed that she has suf- fered and will continue to suffer without spending time in the old grey-bar hotel. Keith Gilligan’s column ap- pears every third Friday. E-mail kgilligan@durhamregion.com. When is justice served, Keith asks Shoddy treatment embarrassing Whether or not you like him, and no matter what your take on the issue of electing or not electing the Re- gional chairperson, Roger Anderson currently has the job and should be treated with respect. At this time of year, Mr. Anderson visits Durham’s municipal councils to give an address that sums up what occurred in the previous year and what lies ahead. He received two very differ- ent receptions when he visited the Ajax and Pickering councils recently. In Pickering Monday night, the Regional chairman was welcomed by Mayor Dave Ryan and other council members. When he began clearing his throat during his speech, some- one brought him a glass of water. As you can imagine, council members questioned him on largely Pickering issues and Mr. Anderson provided answers. Ward 2 Regional Councillor Bill McLean noted he had received numerous calls and e-mails regarding the chairman’s treatment at Ajax council on Jan. 22, emphasizing that he is always welcome at Pickering council. This newspaper hasn’t been inundated, but we have re- ceived several letters from residents who attended the Ajax council meeting. With one exception, they were appalled at the shoddy treatment afforded Mr. Anderson by Ajax Mayor Steve Parish and councillors Colleen Jordan and Joanne Dies. “To berate the Regional chairman like he’s on the stand in a murder case was dishonourable,” wrote Ajax resident Don Carr. Another Ajacian, Larry Seens, personally apologized to Mr. Anderson and Tom Atkins, chairman of the board of the Rouge Valley Health System, for the treatment they received. A third person was treated ‘quite disrespectfully’, he added. It’s no secret Mayor Parish and Mr. Anderson aren’t the best of friends. But, Mayor Parish and the other councillors who participated in this reprehensible behaviour represent their citizens. No Ajax resident would discourage councillors from asking the chairperson tough questions if warranted. But, there is a way to ask a question and disagree without treating someone poorly, someone who is a guest, even though Mr. Anderson is an Ajax resident. Ajax citizens expect better from Mayor Parish and from the other councillors who embarrassed us. They could learn a les- son from the mayor and council to the west. Keith Gilligan staff reporter You have the power to turn household garbage into electricity. Bookmark www.durhamyorkwaste.ca for info and updates on Energy from Waste and the Durham York Residual Waste Study 13 CHURCH ST. 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With the pizza are Jennifer Stone with the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Brenda Benedet, who is the President of the Durham Coun- cil, Heart and Stroke, and Cory Luedtke, owner of Boston Pizza on Salem Road. durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 8 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, February 9, 2007 After a rough inaugural year, merged system looks better By Erin Hatfield ehatfield@durhamregion.com DURHAM — Buses have been rolling region-wide for one year now and Durham Region Transit’s general manager said Year 2 will be one of growth and challenges. “Year 2 will be as tough as Year 1, but for different reasons,” said Ted Galinis. DRT’s first year was hampered by a month-long strike by transit workers, he said. Despite successfully negotiating DRT’s first contract, the strike had lasting effects on ridership. Before the strike, rid- ership was up 11.7 per cent, but it fell back down. At the end of 2006, it rose 1.8 per cent above one year ago. By the second quarter of this year, Mr. Galinis said he hopes ridership will be back where it was and climbing. Moving into Year 2, the greatest chal- lenge will be to harmonize how DRT does business, he said. Merging the Region’s transit systems will take five years, he said. The 2007 budget process will also be a challenge, according to Mr. Galinis. DRT is in the process of putting out a request for proposals for expanding its Ajax facility, which is 100-per cent overcapacity, and making an application to the federal government to get money into Durham. “We did expand and we are looking for more support to expand it even further,” said Mr. Galinis. There are an additional 30 buses on order, which should arrive in March. “These buses will be clean-air diesels, accessible buses,” Mr. Galinis said. DRT also purchased eight used buses that have much better fuel economy and exhaust controls as well as being acces- sible. It introduced a management/union objectives process, holding preplanned meetings on a regular basis to go over what the issues are and solve them. To come in 2007, Mr. Galinis said DRT may introduce a grid system in Ajax, Pickering and Whitby. “People will have to transfer but it will give them more frequency and better reli- ability,” he said. Also in the works are trials of security cameras on the buses, standardizing main- tenance, a servicing study, and the intro- duction of an online trip planner. By Erin Hatfield ehatfield@durhamregion.com DURHAM — I vowed never to step foot on a bus again. But, one year after my first trip on a Durham Region Transit coach, which found me lost, cold and scared in Oshawa, I again boarded to see what had changed in a year. Round 2 of my journey to Ajax begins at 1:10 p.m. I’m ready to make the trip that last year took me more than two-and-a-half hours. My editor drops me off on Wentworth Street East. I am better prepared this time around, dressed in a raincoat and scarf, um- brella in hand. My bus arrives at 1:24 p.m. and I board, hand the driver my $2.50 (exact change), and ask him politely if he can tell me the best way to get to Ajax. “You’d be best to get off downtown at Bond and catch the GO bus west,” he says. This is the same advice I received one year earlier (although this driver is much more pleasant). But, I am not fooled by how easy it seems, as last time I missed the Bond Street stop, sending me astray. So, I sit near the front and keep my eyes pealed. I know my way around only slightly better this go-round, so when I find myself in downtown Oshawa I ask, “Is this where I get off?” “Nope. The next stop is Bond. Get off there and walk over to Centre (Street),” he replies. I get off at Bond and start walking. I walk about a block when I realize I am not too sure where Centre Street is. I ask a woman on the street if she knows if I am headed in the right direction. She replies she isn’t too sure, but suggests I ask the bus driver parked just up the street (what street? I’m not too sure). I step onto the bus and a smiling female driver greets me kindly. I ask her if she knows how I can get to Ajax. She suggests I check in the GO bus terminal and points to the building just across the street. Oops. Seems like so far the only thing screwing this trip up is my own lack of direc- tion. Inside the terminal, the woman behind the ticket counter tells me the bus will arrive in five minutes on Platform 3. It is now 2:25 p.m. On last year’s journey, at about this time, I somehow found myself standing in the rain at a shopping plaza at Taunton and Harmony roads. I wait patiently and board the GO bus at 2:32 p.m. Just to be sure, I attempt to ask the driver if I’m on the right bus, but he rudely grabs the transfer from my hand and waves me along. I guess that means I’m on the right bus. As pleasant as the trip has been thus far it quickly goes downhill. At the next stop, people load on the bus. It is obviously a well-used service. But, as a woman barely sets foot inside, he slams the door and I hear a young child yelp. My heart drops as the bus rolls forward, but he stops, opens the doors and on steps a second woman carry- ing a stroller and a child who’s less than two- years-old. Instead of offering an apology for the mistake he says, “Hurry up ma’am, I am already late.” We roll along Hwy. 2, making stops along the way, people getting on and off the bus. It definitely isn’t the most pleasant portion of my journey. The driver has a lead foot and I keep jerk- ing into the woman to my left and the young man to my right. It is just before 3 p.m. when I arrive back at the News Advertiser office in Ajax, in much better spirits than I recall being in after my last bus trip. The GO bus driver aside, it was a much more successful trip than in 2006. I don’t think it’s due to me. I am as direc- tionally challenged and as ignorant of public transit as ever, so it must be that DRT has improved. Durham Transit wants more people to catch its buses A smooth journey A smooth journey after year after year oneone Reporter finds trip better the second time around Durham wants to make local residents aware of all there is to see and do By Erin Hatfield ehatfield@durhamregion.com DURHAM — Good natured, good times. Durham Region’s Economic De- velopment and Tourism Depart- ment on Tuesday revealed the new slogan and a new logo. The strategy is the outcome of the Premier-ranked Tourist Des- tinations project, developed by the Ontario ministry of tourism to measure the market status of a destination. “My experience bringing family and friends to Durham Region in the 60s and 70s was good natured and good times so you have a great brand,” said David Lindsay, deputy minister of the Ontario ministry of tourism, who is a native of Ajax. The project was developed to determine opportunities and gaps in the Region’s current tourism industry and a blueprint to bring more people to Durham. “The ministry of tourism cre- ated the product to help business- es and local governments to work together to measure how much tourism and leisure activity they have in their area,” he said. “So they can figure out how they can work co-operatively together to create more tourism and more leisure activity in their area.” The information collected and assessed provided the starting point for a brand development exercise. Identified as major over- night attractions are Mosport, sports venues and business and education facilities. Day trips are prompted by gaming facilities, downtown Port Perry, zoos and festivals. “The Durham process has cre- ated a fantastic foundation for them to now start to build where they want to go, encouraging more tourists to come from the GTA, family and friends visiting from overseas, making sure they have a good quality experience and it takes advantage of all of the natu- ral assets of the Durham Region,” Mr. Lindsay said. The new logo, complete with shades of blue, green, orange and purple, was pleasing to Mr. Lind- say. “Tourism is a very competitive world and to have something a little different and a little bit novel gets your attention,” Mr. Lindsay said. “That one shows movement, it shows dynamism and people will take a second look at that one.” The new logo will be used on brochures, visitors guides, web- site and various other promotional materials. 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The Region’s economic development and tourism department and municipal partners from across the region met at the Hilton Garden Inn in Ajax to discuss the tourism strategy. DURHAM — A North York woman was treated in hospital after spending a frigid night in her vehicle, which left the roadway after she got lost in rural Claring- ton early Sunday. The 47-year-old North York woman was treated for hypother- mia at hospital after being rescued by a passerby who spotted her car in the ditch near Hampton, said Durham police Sergeant Paul Mc- Curbin. “They figured she was there from about 3 (a.m.) to 6:40 (a.m.),” Sgt. McCurbin said. “She was dressed inappropri- ately. She was freezing.” The woman was in Durham for a birthday party Saturday evening. Upon leaving the event she dropped some people off in Pickering and headed onto Ta unton Road, intending to head west after a stop for gas, Sgt. Mc- Curbin said. But the woman took a wrong turn and went east; she drove as far as the hamlet of Hampton, near the intersection with Durham Road 57, before deciding to turn around. Matters went from bad to worse when her car slid into the ditch, Sgt. McCurbin said. The vehicle soon ran out of gas, leaving the lightly-dressed woman shivering in the dark for several hours until she was assisted by a person passing by. Te mperatures dipped well below -20 Celsius in the early morning hours, Sgt. McCurbin said. Police and paramedics respond- ed. The woman was treated at hospital in Bowmanville and re- leased. Wrong turn leads to frigid night in car By Jillian Follert jfollert@durhamregion.com DURHAM — A group of frustrated emergency room physicians at Lakeridge Health Oshawa has hired a lawyer to help them get past “roadblocks” in negotiations with hospital administration over the best way to provide patient care. An emergency room phy- sician who spoke with This Week on condition of ano- nymity, said the group felt the step was necessary to ad- vance their cause. “We felt we were hitting roadblocks... some of these issues had no movement for four or five years,” the doctor said. “We hope now that things will be resolved.” While the doctor could not provide many specifics due to ongoing negotiations, con- cerns have included the avail- ability of specialists to treat patients in the emergency department and coverage of critically ill patients. The doctor said emergency physi- cians are sometimes called out of the emergency depart- ment to treat patients else- where in the hospital. “This is mostly about the internal workings of the hos- pital,” the doctor said. Michael Fraleigh, the To- ronto-based lawyer hired to advise the group of emergen- cy room physicians, said it is not uncommon for doctors to seek legal advice when it comes to negotiations with their administration. “In most cases, the hos- pital and the physicians are on the same page, they both want to provide excellent patient care,” he said. “But, the hospital has to deal with competing interests, like budgets and resources and that’s where there’s a gap.” Mr. Fraleigh said Lakeridge has already resolved some of the issues raised by the doctors and he expects the rest will be resolved in the next three months. “Our emergency depart- ment physicians have raised a number of issues and we are undertaking a process to work with them. It is not appropriate to make further comment at this time,” said a Lakeridge spokesperson in a statement Friday. “With re- spect to the operation of our emergency department, it is business as usual.” A lack of available specialists sounds all too familiar to Whitby resident Tony Mercieca, who has visited the Lakeridge Os- hawa emergency department several times in the last few weeks with his wife who is struggling with complications from diabetes. When the couple visited the emergency department on Jan. 17, Mr. Mercieca said it was almost an hour before his wife, who was so weak she could barely stand, was given a place to lie down. 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Dress Code in effect - No jeans please. www.opfa.net join Toronto Mass Choir & City Gates Church in celebrating black history the Toronto Mass Choir Saturday, February 10, 2007 @ 6:00 pm Experience the Passion & the Soul... City Gates Church Pickering Christian School 162 Rossland Road East, Ajax for more info call: 905.686.9291 there is no charge for this event: a freewill offering will be received ADVANCED ENGLISH LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION FOR NEWCOMERS TO CANADA Childminding and transportation assistance if eligible CA LL LINA AT 1.800.408.9619 F R E E N E W Concerned Lakeridge doctors hire lawyer over patient care Sudoku durhamregion.comNOW ONLINE 48 1 7 8 6 7 3 576 1 86 9 5 6 7 687 3 91 4 19 24 Check it out at The Durham/York Residual Waste Study is requesting expressions of interest to identify potential sites for a proposed new Thermal Waste Treatment Facility for the Regions of Durham and York. The project is proceeding under Ontario’s Environmental Assessment (EA) Act. Further information about the Durham/York Residual Waste Study may be obtained through the following website: www.durhamyorkwaste.ca EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST, in sealed envelopes, will be received by the Regional Clerk, 605 Rossland Road East, Whitby, Ontario, until 2:00 p.m. local time on TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2007 The REOI Documents will be available at 2:00 p.m., Friday, January 27, 2007 on the Region of Durham’s website at www.region.durham.on.ca/purchasing or may be obtained through the two information sessions noted below: Information Session #1: Wednesday February 14th, 2007, from 3 to 6pm Durham Regional Headquarters Room CLK-1B 605 Rossland Road East Whitby ON L1N 6A3 905-668-7711 ext 2843 Information Session #2: Thursday February 15th, 2007, from 3 to 6pm York Region Waste Management Centre Education Room 100 Garfield Wright Blvd. East Gwillimbury, ON 905-830-4444 ext 5724 Attendance at either information session is optional. Written or faxed requests for clarification should be submitted in writing or by fax to the attention of: Bob Gallant, Purchasing Supervisor, Region of Durham Finance Department, 605 Rossland Road East, Whitby, Ontario, L1N 6A3, Fax No 905-666-6210 and identified as “Request for Clarification, REOI 605-2007”. Project Manager; David Payne, P.Eng., MacViro Consultants Inc. Email:dpayne@macviro.com or fax 905-475-5994 NOTE that the Regions of Durham and York reserve the right, at their sole discretion to decide whether to proceed beyond the Expression of Interest stage. ROGER ANDERSON BILL FISCH Regional Chair Regional Chair and CEO Durham Region York Region PUBLIC NOTICE REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST REOI-605-2007 Durham Region Finance Department 605 Rossland Road East, 4th Floor, WHITBY ON L1N 6A3 Telephone (905) 668-7711 www.region.durham.on.ca An Alternative To Public Education Grades 7-12 905.426.4254 520 Westney Road. 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The recent report also found that 94 per cent of residents in Durham’s long- term care facilities were vaccinated. However, vaccination rates for groups like caregivers and family members ca- pable of spreading influenza was 45 per cent. Each year there is an average of 72 deaths in Durham Region due to in- fluenza and pneumonia. A number of community flu vaccination clinics are held throughout the Region as part of the influenza vaccination program. In the 2005-06 season, the health depart- ment vaccinated 11,760 area residents at community clinics and distributed over 159,000 doses to other health profession- als and workplace clinics. Region says majority of seniors getting flu shots durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 12 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, February 9, 2007 Calling all bloggers Blog: defi nition -- n. derived from “web log,” a blog is an online journal which is updated frequently and available for public consumption, something that can refl ect the personality of its author. ‘Blog’ can also be used as a verb, meaning to maintain or add content to a blog. Do you have a specialty? A hobby you can tell us about? Requirements: ~ must update three times weekly ~ must be willing to provide a picture and e-mail address for feedback ~ proposed topic must be unique Some examples of potential topics (though not limited to the following): Cooking Investing Curling Bowling Photography Gadgets Gaming Videography Travel Interested? Send a proposal to Durham Region Media Group. Proposal must contain three sample posts (each no longer than 200 words) and can be submitted to blogs@durhamregion.com. E-mailed entries must be titled DRMG call for Blogging and must be received by Feb. 14. Accepted entries would start blogging Feb. 21. Submitting via mail: Blog Contest Durham Region Media Group c/o Editorial Department 865 Farewell Street, Oshawa ON L1H 7L5 The Metroland Durham Region Media Group is issuing an invitation to interested citizens to propose their own blog on durhamregion.com. Those entrants selected would fi le regular (three times a week) entries on their chosen subject By Lesley Bovie lbovie@durhamregion.com DURHAM — New regulations for travelling to the U. S. have created a mad rush at Whitby’s passport office. And while Passport Canada says people are panicking, merchants at the Whitby Mall Shopping Cen- tre couldn’t be happier with the extra traffic being generated by Durham’s only passport office. “It’s bringing a lot of people from all over,” says Joe Barekzai, the owner of London Shoe, just across the hall from the office. Some Saturday mornings, the lineups for a passport run out- side the mall’s main en- trance. “They take a number and come shop. It’s good for us,” says Mr. Barekzai. “If they’re travelling, I may even manage to sell some sandals this time of year.” Passport Canada is currently processing a record 21,000 applica- tions each day across the country. A year ago, a busy day might see 13,000 or 14,000 processed, says spokeswoman Francine Charbon- neau. That was before the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, a new American law eventually re- quiring all travellers to the United States to carry a passport. Although the first phase for air travel went into effect Jan. 23, the United States gave notice of the new law last November. Ms. Charbonneau thinks people didn’t flood passport offices back then because they were waiting and hoping the law would be re- negotiated. Surveys indicate 25 per cent of the people lining up now for a passport are doing so in prepara- tion for the law’s second phase, which will come into effect some time in 2008 and require pass- ports for land travel to the United States. “A lot of people are panicking who don’t need to be there,” adds Ms. Charbonneau. “They still have lots of time.” Instead of rushing to a passport office, the agency says those people should apply by mail rather than bog down the system for others trying to get a passport for booked flights to the United States. Not only did the regulations hit smack dab in the middle of peak travel season, but all those pass- ports issued in the huge surge after the events of 9/11 are now coming up for their five-year renewal. Some offices are reporting wait times of up to four and five hours, says Ms. Charbonneau. New front-line staff have been hired, overtime has been offered and print centres have been kept operational 24 hours to keep up with demand. Last month’s applications num- bered 457,886, up 51 per cent over January 2006. “We’re seeing the rush now, but we think it’s going to even out at the end of the year,” says Ms. Char- bonneau. Meanwhile, all the paranoia continues to be profitable for clever entrepreneurs like Zoran Ikonic, owner of Photo Plus Ltd. His 10-month-old business has found its niche, re-shooting re- jected passport photos in only two minutes. Passport Canada encourages people to plan ahead and expect delays. Applications in person are now taking 25 business days to process instead of the previous 10. Mailed-in applications have gone from being issued in 20 business days to now taking two months to process. GET OUT PLAY HondaThe Event! & HONDA OFFERS ONE OF THE MOST FUELEFFICIENT LINE-UPS OF VEHICLES ¥ Thisisheavy-dutyinnovation. 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We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 14 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, February 9, 2007 Wa ge increases for CUPE staff with the Catholic school board $19 .99 4!8 1SPVE4Q P O T P S Denny’s invites you to sample their entire menu with this incredible offer FOR JUST $19.99 YOU WILL RECEIVE •1 - complimentary plate of Denny’s famous pancakes •1 - 50% off your total food bill up to $50 in savings •5 - buy 1 get 1 free dinner or lunch entrees •5 - buy 1 get 1 free breakfast entrees •5 - buy 1 get 1 free desserts •5 - buy 1 get 1 free appetizers Call or check website for complete details 19 99$ The News Advertiser has acquired terrifi c deals from leading local merchants offering discounts at between 10 and 20 times the original value. We package them in a unique format we call the Passport to Savings. A limited number of Passports are produced for one merchant every three weeks. They are available while supply lasts. 1.www.passporttosavings.ca 2. Call 905-426-4676 ext 222 3.In person/or mail to: 130 Commercial Avenue, Ajax ON L1S 2H5 c/o Durham Passport to Savings 4 EASY WAYS TO BUY Denny’s Pickering offers all day breakfast, 10% senior discount for 55 and above, and kids eat free Tuesday nights from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. They are open 24 hours, 7 days a week. THE NEWS ADVERTISER, February 9, 2007 PAGE 15 A/Pdurhamregion.com FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9 PCS TOURS: Pickering Christian School runs a tour of the school from 9 to 10 a.m. Enjoy refresh- ments, meet the principal, see the classrooms in action, ask questions and receive information about what PCS has to offer. It’s at 162 Rossland Rd. E., Ajax. To regis- ter, call 905-427-3120, ext. 31. YMCA JOB SEARCH AND INTERVIEWS: YMCA Durham Employment and Community hosts a workshop from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. about conducting an effective job search, including cold calling, networking, as well as interview skills. Call 905-686-7060 to re- serve a spot. ADDICTION: The Serenity Group 12-step recovery meet- ing begins at 8 p.m. at Bayfair Baptist Church, 817 Kingston Rd., Pickering. The group meets every week and deals with addictions of all types, including co-dependency. Child care can be arranged with advance notice. Everyone wel- come. 905-428-9431 (Jim). SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10 VALENTINE’S DANCE: The Sec- ond Chance Animal Sanctuary hosts its annual Valentine’s Dance to raise funds. The cost is $20 per person and includes dinner and live music. There’s a silent auction, hot buffet, door prizes and a cash bar. Cocktails at 7 p.m., dinner at 8 p.m. It’s at Papp’s Casual Dining, 1755 Pickering Pkwy., Pickering. For tickets call 905-649-8282. BEARY SWEET VALENTINE FUN: Children ages four to seven are invited to come to the Pickering Central Library at 2 p.m. or the Petticoat Creek Branch at 10 a.m. and bring their teddy bear and caregiver to share stories, songs, rhymes and activities about Val- entine’s Day. The event also takes place at the Claremont Branch on Feb. 13 at 6:30 p.m. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 11 CANCER SUPPORT MATINEE: The Pink Sensation Breast Cancer Dragon Boat team wants you to join them for ‘When the Cat’s Aw ay’ at the Class Act Dinner The- atre in Whitby. The day begins with a buffet lunch at noon then pro- ceeds to the play at 1:30 p.m. Each ticket is $50 and proceeds go to the Pink Sensations Breast Can- cer Dragon Boat Team. Everyone is welcome. For more information call 905-420-6852. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Alcoholics Anonymous meets in Ajax on Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at various locations. It also meets in Pickering seven days a week. Alcoholics Anonymous also holds family groups in Durham Mondays through Saturdays. 905-728-1020. SNOWSHOEING: The Durham Sports Centres and Duffins Creek Chiropractic Centre host a free snowshoeing day at Spring Creek Golf Course, 4988 Westney Rd. N., Pickering, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. It’s free and snowshoes are avail- able. 905-428-9370. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 12 VALENTINE TEA: The 18th annual Valentine’s Tea at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 35 Church St., Ajax, is from noon to 3 p.m. Entertainment by Glenda Varty, Yan Brumwell and Gary Faulkner. Tickets are $5 and available at the door. For more information call 905-683-7311. LA LECHE LEAGUE: The Ajax/ Pickering La Leche League Canada presents, ‘The Baby Arrives, The Family and The Breastfed Baby’, at 7:30 p.m. YWCA Early Years Centre resource room, 230 West- ney Rd. S. in Ajax. Park and enter on the south side of the building. Nursing babies are always wel- come. Call Shannon, 905-426-1741, or Yvette, 905-683-7547. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13 TAI CHI: The Ajax Seniors’ Friend- ship Club holds Tai Chi for seniors every Tuesday at 11:15 a.m. at the St. Andrew’s Community Centre, 45 Exeter Dr. A new 10-week ses- sion starts today at a cost $20. First time attendees should come early. Call Sylvia at 905-683-6219. HORTICULTURE: The Pickering Horticultural Society meets at 8 p.m. in the O’Brien Meeting Rooms of the Pickering Recre- ation Complex, Valley Farm Road south of Hwy. 2. Julie Oakes of the Pickering Museum Village’s Bloom- ers and Britches speaks on heri- tage gardens. Everyone welcome. 905-839-4604 (Sylvia). DISCUSSION GROUP: The Ajax Tuesday Morning Seniors’ Discus- sion Group meets at 9:30 a.m. at the St. Andrew’s Community Cen- tre, 46 Exeter Rd., Ajax. Katherine Barber, editor of the Canadian Oxford Dictionaries, speaks on Six Words You Never Knew had Something to do With Pigs. Every- one welcome. 905-683-7799 (Lou- ise), 905-428-8711 (Shirley). PICKERING TOWNSHIP HIS- TORICAL SOCIETY MEETING: With guest speaker Dr. Karolyn Smardz Frost, who presents on the first excavation of an Under- ground Railroad site in Canada. The meeting is at the East Shore Community Centre at 910 Liver- pool Rd., south of Hwy. 401 at 7:30 p.m. PARENT SUPPORT GROUP: The Association of Parent Support Groups In Ontario Inc., for parents of kids involved in drugs, alcohol, running away, dropping out of school, crimes and parent abuse, meets every Tuesday night at 7:15 p.m. For more information and location visit www.apsgo.ca or call 416-223-7444 or 1-800-488-5666. TOASTMASTERS OPEN HOUSE: The Speak Up Toastmasters Club open house is from 12 to 1 p.m. and all are welcome. Come out for food, fun, and learn how to over- come your fear of public speaking. The event is in the MPAC building at 1305 Pickering Pkwy., Pickering, in boardrooms 5A and 5B. There is no charge. For more informa- tion e-mail speakupclub@yahoo. ca. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14 SAHAJA YOGA MEDITATION CLASS: Learn how to meditate every Wednesday at 7 p.m. The free program is at the Duffins Creek Co-op., 1555 Finch Ave., unit 76, Pickering. 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Yet it is a near-impossible goal for many Canadians, even those who work full-time.” Peter Bleyer, president, Canadian Council on Social Development. TRENDset Note “The old adage about dressing for the position to which you aspire still holds true. A polished appearance lends credibility and may help employers envision the staff member in a role with greater responsibility. Attire is not the only thing workers are judged on, but it is part of the equation.” Diane Domeyer, executive director, OfficeTeam Source: OfficeTeam Business wear It seems that climbing the corpo- rate ladder requires the appro- priate gear. A new survey found that the vast majority of manag- ers say a person’s style of dress at work influences his or her chances of earning a promotion. SURVEY RESULTS HOW DOES WORK ATTIRE INFLUENCE FUTURE PROMOTIONS? 25 per cent say significantly 55 per cent say somewhat 20 per cent say not at all Newcastle couple open business of their dreams By Izabela Jaroszynski DURHAM -- Alice Choo-Shee- Nam smiles as she spreads bright green frosting on a perfect vanilla cupcake. “We don’t normally use this co- lour unless the customer requests it,” she says, obviously delighted with the colour palate before her. As she finishes up the final touch- es, Ms. Choo-Shee-Nam moves on to the next cupcake in line. This one gets the classic vanilla buttercream icing in the shape of rosettes. “It is a very popular design,” she says. Ms. Choo-Shee-Nam has been designing and decorating cup- cakes since she opened a quaint bake shop with her husband, Pat- rick, at the end of 2006. Located in a nondescript strip mall on Bayly Street in Ajax, Frostines Inc. also features specialities like hand- made truffles, fresh-baked pies, candied apples and custom-made cakes. “It has been hard work,” says Mr. Choo-Shee-Nam, who comes to the new business with experi- ence in managing food service outlets throughout Ontario. “But we thought it was time to open something of our own.” Despite the difficulties often faced by new business owners in their first year, the entrepreneur- ial couple is hopeful their success will come from their unique take on the classic cupcake. On offer in the sweet-smelling shop are 20 varieties of cupcakes -- such as German Chocolate, which comes covered with coco- nut-pecan caramel frosting and the Cupcake Surprise, a vanilla cupcake with a fruity jam centre and strawberry buttercream. “She creates everything herself,” Mr. Choo-Shee-Nam says proudly of his wife. “She’s the baker.” But when asked who does the baking, his wife is more modest. “We both do,” she says. The Choo-Shee-Nams are, in fact, doing everything themselves. They’ve designed their own logo - - using their two young children as inspiration -- and created their own pamphlets. They also plan, at least for now, to run the new shop all by them- selves. Mr. Choo-Shee-Nam admits finding a balance between family life and running a business open seven days a week can be trying. The entrepreneurial couple live in Newcastle -- “because it’s quiet and just such a nice place” -- but run their business out in Ajax where Mr. Choo-Shee-Nam’s parents reside. “Thank goodness for parents,” he says as his mother arrives at the shop to pick up his 20-month- old son Richard. “It helps so much to have a mom who you can turn to for help.” It is a helping hand that the Choo-Shee-Nams will be turning to more often in the coming days as they gear up for Valentine’s Day. With heart-shaped cookies that can carry custom messages and beautifully wrapped truffle treats, the shop can expect to draw in customers looking for a special gift. People tend to buy sweets for their loved ones on Valentine’s Day because it represents what’s coming from their hearts, Ms. Choo-Shee-Nam says. “They give someone a gift that’s sweet. It says ‘I love you’ and ‘I think you are special,’” she says. To find out more about what Frostines and other local business- es have on offer for Valentines Day, watch Durham Daily News (www. durhamregion.com) this week for our video series. Patrick and Alice Choo-Shee-Nam have opened ‘Frostines Inc.’ in Ajax recent- ly. The new business features flavoured cupcakes, pies, brownies, chocolate, candied apples and other delights. SweetSweet asas piepie Photos by Jason Liebregts/ Metroland Durham Region Media Group •Free Removal of Old Sleep Set.† •Free Delivery to Cottage Country.† Pickering 643 Kingston Rd. Whites Road & Hwy 401 (905) 839-7666 Now with 20 locations and growing! HUGE SAVINGS! HUGE SAVINGS! 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If you are not get- ting the sleep you deserve, come and visit Factory Mattress where you will find a selection of ready-made mattresses, and box-springs in a variety of firmness levels. From soft to firm to extra firm, as well as a variety of pillow-top, euro-top, space- age memory foam, and natural latex rub- ber mattresses, Factory Mattress has you covered. You can also have your mattress custom made to different sizes (longer or wider) or shapes to fit your boat, trailer or R.V. Factory Mattress can make it for you and with the factory right on the premises, there is minimal waiting periods. V isit Factory Mattress to talk with Mario or Stella to determine which mat- tress best fits your needs. Special consider- ation is given to materials and construction of your custom made mattress set. Factor y Mattress also offers a wide selection of fu- tons, headboards, wrought iron headboards as well as they can also custom make wood, and upholstered headboards. 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We spend a third of our lives in bed but many of us toss and turn, get hot and cold, wake up several times because we just aren’t comfortable. So what do we do? Well we go to MasterBedroom in Whitby. Thanks to owners Garry and Stephen MacMurray and their very helpful and knowledgeable staff, thou- sands of people all over Durham Region and beyond can thank them for a com- fortable, restful sleep. This is their 25th year in business and one thing hasn’t changed – They still specialize in mak- ing your bedroom a place where you find peace from a very hectic day. They can talk all about their wide selection of mat- tresses, bedroom suites, futons and bunk beds, as well as the revolutionary sleep systems from Tempur and Natura. They can explain to you the variety of spring coil sets from Serta and other manufac- turers, why beds feel a certain way, and the benefits as to why they will give you a good night’s sleep. “You really have to come to the store and try them out,” says Garry. “Come by yourself or as a couple. Lie on the mattress and see what’s right for you. That’s why we have so many systems to experience. We have some- thing for everyone. Tempur and Natura are foam and latex systems respectively that have become a popular alternative to the traditional coil mattress. Tempur, developed by NASA for use in space, is a revolutionary memory foam that moulds to the shape of your body eliminating pressure points that can cause restless sleep. They’re also designed to create a stable surface so when your partner moves you don’t feel a thing. Natura is a latex mattress that gives contouring support with a firmer feel. It creates a temperature-controlled microclimate for your body and significantly reduces toss- ing and turning. MasterBedroom also carries the superior lines of coil mat- tresses from the best manufacturers such as Serta and others. “There are still many people who prefer the traditional feel of a coil mattress,” says Garry. “That’s why we continue to offer a great selection.” There is also a selection of water bed mat- tresses for those that enjoy this retro but updated version of a very unique sleep system. From bedroom suites and bunk beds to the growing popularity of the latest futons that are great as an auxiliary sleep system, MasterBedroom has it all. Come in for a visit and rest your body on a mattress that’s perfect for you. Isn’t it time you had a good night’s sleep! A good night’s sleep from MasterBedroom Meet you in the kitchen. More and more homeowners are entertain- ing in their homes these days and the space of choice for their gatherings – the kitchen. This trend is so strong that new homebuyers are demanding larger kitchen designs from builders to ac- commodate their entertaining needs. They’re also looking for high quality, high performance appliances to help them leave an impression with their guests. Sleek, stainless steal fridges, stoves, microwaves and dishwashers have been popular the last few years, but the current show stopper in kitchens is – the chic designer range hood. “Range Hood?” you ask. Thanks to the Best by Broan award-win- ning line, the range hood has become the focal point of decor for kitchens with its Italian design, innovation and luxurious detail. The state-of-the-art Best By Broan range hoods feature sleek streamlined design and a high level of performance. They’re the ideal choice for those seek- ing the latest in contemporary design and technology. 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Or maybe to wait until the weather’s (a lot) warmer and take a four-hour cruise on Lake Ontario in a 30-foot sailboat. They are just two of about 30 items on offer in the silent auction being held in conjunction with the Catholic Family Services of Durham’s (CFSD) second annual Heart-to-Heart Ball on Saturday, Feb. 10 at Deer Creek Golf Club in Ajax. Mary Wells, executive director of CFSD, says the evening is a major fundraiser for the agency. With respect to the silent auc- tion, she said that “Mark Borg is the owner of a 1947 Chevrolet that he has lovingly restored. He’s of- fered his car -- with him as chauf- feur for the evening -- to drive the successful bidders to dinner for two at Brothers Restaurant in Whitby. Also, a Whitby Yacht Club member -- one of the agency’s board of directors -- has donated a four-hour cruise in Lake Ontario on her 30-foot CMC sailboat, ‘The Southern Cross.’ Other prizes include a pair of platinum seat tickets to see the To ronto Maple Leafs play at Air Canada Centre, as well as tickets for a Raptors Game at the ACC. Auction items also include ev- erything from office furniture to flowers and crystal, restaurant and golfing gift certificates and Harley- Davidson jackets. Whitby Mayor Pat Perkins has also donated a golf package to the auction. Tickets for the Heart to Heart Ball are $95 per person and music for dancing will be provided by Harvey Palmer and his orchestra as well as by a DJ. Catholic Family Services of Dur- ham, a counselling agency that has been serving Durham since 1983, offers professional counselling as well as educational programs de- signed to improve the interper- sonal skills of individuals and the quality of family and community life. Wells said that, “Our high- ly qualified counsellors see over 2,000 people a year, regardless of denomination. We serve about 500 abused women and children and offer about 14 group programs every week on every topic from parenting teenagers to anger man- agement, to self-esteem programs (Free to be Me) for kids 10 to 12, to our Healing Hearts program for sexually abused children. “We assist victims of family vi- olence to obtain protection and safety and to strengthen their lives. We also work collaboratively with other community organizations and parishes and develop preven- tive programs to reduce the inci- dence of family violence,” she said. For more information or tickets, call Diane Nehring at 905-725- 3513, ext. 110 or Ms. Mary Wells at 905-725-3513 ext. 114. *Save at least the GST and PST equivalent off regular retail prices. No further discounting and limited quantities on Door Crasher Specials. Not all product available at all stores. Limited time offer. 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The unique dinner theatre venue has three plays on the bill, and while they deal with intrigue, a musical group and a desperate playwright, re- spectively, the common ingredient is laughter. “The first one is a clever British farce by John Chapman and Michael Per- twee,” says Herongate co-owner and artistic director Ann Ward. “They are great English comedy writers. ‘Look No Hans’ has got all the great gags that made them famous.” The fun includes people falling out of windows and an exciting finale where a helicopter lands and some secret information is delivered. The cast includes husband-and-wife acting team Don Green and Rose Green and Karen Wiley, all of Pickering, Peter Hurley of Port Perry as a “ne’er do well secret agent,” and Elizabeth Holden of Oshawa. Hurley plays Peter Fisher, the manager of an unsuccessful auto firm in west Berlin who just happens to be an undercover agent for British security. “The three ladies are sort of the Bond girls looking fabulous and with a hidden agenda,” Ward says. She says the set and sound effects are highlights of the production. “It’s a great looking set with lots of special effects. There is a beautiful backdrop of Berlin done by our scenic artist, Lori Ufniak. Our lighting and sound technician Michael Leblanc from Oshawa has done a superb job of creating sound effects, including a helicopter,” Ward says. The James Bond spoof opens to- night, Feb. 9, and runs to March 24. Next up is a musical offering with a premise that’s funny and magical, ‘Forever Plaid’, which begins its run on March 30 and plays until May 12. The play features lush, four-part harmo- nies and live music. “I’m sure that all audiences will enjoy this musical story about four guys who’ve just got their first profes- sional gig when they’re killed in a car accident,” Ward says. “Their ghosts go to the show and they play the show anyway.” The stars of the show are Geoffrey Coulter, David Laing, Peter Bocking and Kyle Bentley, who as ‘The Plaids’ perform classic 1950s hits including ‘Catch a Falling Star’, ‘Three Coins in the Fountain’, ‘Love is a Many Splen- dored Thing’ and ‘Magic Moments’. Wa rd says “outlandish choreogra- phy” is featured in the work, directed by Yo rk University music theatre grad- uate Jacqueline Mitchell. The final show of the season, ‘The Butler Did It’, is a play within a play. “It’s a great American comedy about a play with all these people whose names are Butler,” says Ward. “The director tries to spur on the intrigue by murdering one of the actors. But, things go wrong and soon the audi- ence doesn’t know what’s real and what’s not.” The director, Anthony Lefcourt, des- perate for a hit, attempts to evoke the best performance he can out of his cast by withholding the play’s final scene from the actors. But, jealousies and ro- mantic complications make it hard for the cast to focus on the job at hand. ‘The Butler Did It’ stars Ali Ada- tia, Michael Bines, Jeannette Goguen, Margaret St. John-Francies, Paul Fran- cies and George Waugh and is directed by Michael Savage, an award-winning director from Whitby. The play’s run is May 18 to June 30. Wa rd says she is pleased to be able to offer top-notch, talent performers to audiences in the coming months. “All of the performers this season are well-known, first-class entertainers. I feel very proud to have them on stage here at Herongate sharing their talents for music and comedy with our audi- ences,” she says. For the uninitiated, Herongate com- bines gourmet home-cooked dinners with hilarity on stage. Located in the scenic Rouge Hill Heritage Conser- vation District, the 100-year-old barn theatre was originally a dairy farm, converted to a theatre, with seats from the historic Victory Burlesque Theatre in Toronto, in 1975. Tickets, including dinner, are $46.95 Thursday, Friday and Sunday and $49.95 on Saturday. On Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays, for groups of 15 or more, tickets are $39.95 per person and for groups of 40 or more, the cost is $36.95 per person. For more information and to make a reservation, call 905-472-3085 or visit www.herongate.com. life • style • solutions OSHAWA www.sklargallery.com Exceptional Warranty Superior Construction Fast Delivery 900 Champlain Ave., Oshawa 905-723-4561 Hours: Mon.• Tues.• Wed. 10-6, Thurs.• Fri. 10-9, Sat. 10-6, Sun.11-5 Durham’s Newest & Largest Sklar Peppler Furnishings Store! 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Catch the Elvises in concert AJAX — The King isn’t dead - he’s in Ajax tomorrow night. ‘The Magic Of Elvis Peoples Choice Aw ards’ features 11 Elvis Presley tribute artists, including Anthony Von, a winner of numerous Elvis contests in Canada and the U.S. and a Canadian Grand Champion. Other performers include Glenn Aitchison and Mike Calamusa. The fun is at the St. Andrew’s Com- munity Centre, 48 Exeter Rd., in Ajax on Feb. 10. The doors open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25 per person, avail- able by calling 905-426-1595 or at http//:themagicofelvis.com. A portion of the ticket proceeds goes to the Ajax-Pickering Navy League and to the Hearth Place Cancer Sup- port Centre. For more information, call 905- 426-1595 or visit http//:themagicofelvis. com. Mixing paints PICKERING — Ajacian Don High- tower and Pickering resident Robert Bourke share the bill in a new, two-per- son show at Pickering’s Ontario Power Generation Information Centre. The ex- hibition of more than 20 original pieces of art opens on Feb. 12 and continues to April 2. Hightower, a PineRidge Arts Council (PRAC) member, has painted in oils for more than 40 years. Upon retiring in 2005 he took up watercolours and acrylics. In addition to holding the posi- tion of vice-president of Ajax Creative Arts (ACA), Hightower is also the con- vener of the club’s spring and fall art shows. Also a PRAC and ACA member, Bourke began painting in watercolours through a community evening class. “Don and I work in different styles so the show will provide variety to the viewers,” Bourke says. Although he has worked in acryl- ics, watercolours remains his medium of choice. Bourke’s works have been in several juried shows in Durham Region over the last two years. The OPG Information Centre is at 1675 Montgomery Park Rd. (at the foot of Brock Road) in Pickering and is open to the public Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Admission is free. 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SUDOKU Now online at 48 1 7 8 6 7 3 576 1 86 9 5 6 7 687 3 91 4 19 24 durhamregion.com 48 1 7 8 6 7 3 576 1 86 9 5 6 7 687 3 91 4 19 24 Entertainment in Brief FEBRUARY 9, 2007 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, February 9, 2007 PAGE 25 A/Pdurhamregion.com SPORTS sportsdurhamregion.com THIS WEEKEND The Pickering Panthers host the Toronto Junior Canadians in Game 1 of their South Conference playoff series at the Pickering Recreation Complex tonight (Friday) at 7:30 p.m. Sports briefs FEBRUARY 9, 2007 [ Fastball ] Signups soon for city rec league PICKERING — Signups for Pickering Recreational Fastball League’s men’s and women’s divi- sions are slated to begin next week. Registration dates are as fol- lows: • Sunday, Feb. 11 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; • Thursday, Feb. 15 from 7 to 9 p.m.; • Sunday, Feb. 25 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. All registration dates are at 1795 Ironstone Manor, Unit 1, Pickering. The cost is $200 per player. Players must be over age 17 to play. If you are unable to attend in person, registration forms can be found by logging on to www.picker- ingfastball.ca. For more information, call 416- 433-1440. [ Hockey ] Partial Ajax- St. Michael’s sked announced AJAX — The first four games of the Ajax Attack-St. Michael’s Buzzers OHA Ontario Provincial Junior ‘A’ Hockey League first- round playoff series have been announced. The series gets underway tonight (Friday) in Toronto at St. Michael’s College Arena at 7:30 p.m. Game 2 is in Ajax on Satur- day at the Ajax Community Centre at 3 p.m. Game 3 is back in Toronto on Sunday, Feb. 11 at 7 p.m. Game 4 is at the community centre on Tuesday, Feb. 13 at 8 p.m. The remainder of the schedule has yet to be confirmed. [ Boxing ] Tiller’s fighter loses by decision AJAX — A boxer with Tiller’s Boxing Club exited the Brampton Cup event last weekend after los- ing a close decision. Brandon Cook entered the ring against Saul Maradiaga of the McGrory’s Boxing Club in the 69- 75-kilogram senior novice division. In the end, Cook dropped a close 30-26 decision to Maradiaga. Cook is back in action this Saturday at the Fitness Institute in Mississauga where he’s slated to f ight Sammy ‘The Bull’ Vargas. Varsity boys’ squad second out of 48 teams at prestigious tourney AJAX — The Ajax High School Rams varsity boys’ hockey team fin- ished second out of 48 teams from across Ontario at the 25th annual Father Goetz Memorial Hockey Classic in Mississauga on Feb. 2 and 3. The Rams, exhausted after play- ing eight games in two days, came up short 3-1 to a skilled Robert Hall team from Brampton in the thrilling final at St. Michael’s College Arena. Earlier in the day, Ajax scored wins over Mother Teresa and J.F. Ross of Guelph in 3-on-3 mini-matches to earn a berth in the gold-medal final. In the semifinal game at a cold Upper Canada College rink, the Rams fought hard through inju- ries to secure a 3-1 win over the Lakeshore Catholic Gators from Welland. Earlier in the day, Ajax High blanked Dennis Morris from St. Catharines 3-0 in the quarter- final at Mississauga’s Iceland arena. The Rams got off to a great start on Friday with a 4-2 win over Holy Cross from St. Catharines and a 2- 1 victory over Fenelon Falls. They rounded out the day with a tough 5- 4 loss to Mother Teresa of London, but made it through to the playoff round finishing second in the pool. Ajax High was one of five Durham Region squads at the prestigious Goetz event. St. Mary, Uxbridge, Eastdale and Dunbarton also com- peted, but all failed to make it past the quarter-finals. The Rams now head into the Lake Ontario Secondary School Athletics (LOSSA) playoffs hoping to earn a spot at Ontario Federa- tion of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) championship, which is being hosted by Durham Region for the first time in its history. Ajax High Rams drop thriller in Goetz final Ron Pietroniro/News Advertiser photo Photo above, Ajax High School Rams’ goaltender Craig Espinho dives across the crease to prevent a Courtice Second- ary School goal early in the first period. Rams’ defenceman Scott Annesley adds goal crease support. Photo below, the Rams celebrate after finishing as gold finalists at the recent Father Goetz tournament in Mississauga. Rams edge Cougars in series opener AJAX — The Ajax High Rams varsity boys’ hockey team drew first blood in its best-of-three Lake Ontario Secondary School Athletics (LOSSA) playoff series. At the Ajax Community Centre Tuesday afternoon, the Rams recov- ered from a 3-0 deficit midway through the second period to post a 6-5 win over the Courtice Secondary School Cougars. The victory also came with a number of key players missing from the lineup due to injuries. Tyler Milanovic and Kevin Watts paced the Rams with two-goal ef- forts. Brett Holmberg and Pat Mayhew added single markers. Game 2 in the series went Thursday in Courtice, with the result un- available at press time. The victory improved Ajax High’s overall record to 16-5-7. AJAX — Two Ajax residents and former Durham West Girls’ Hockey Association alumni have been nominated to compete in the Pontiac Frozen Four Skills Chal- lenge in St. Louis on April 6. Kelly Hart, 21, a senior forward for the Bemidji State University Beavers (Bemidji, Minnesota) women’s hockey team, and Laura Watt, 21, a defenceman with the Princeton University (Princeton, New Jersey) Tigers, are among the final 26 nominees for the skills challenge from more than 90 nom- inees. Hart has led Bemidji in scor- ing in each of her three years on the team and is a western nominee. Meanwhile, Watt, a Princeton captain, was converted from for- ward to defence this season and was chosen as an Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) all- star during the 2005-06 season. Watt is an eastern nominee. Hart currently has 19 points (six goals, 13 assists) this season with Bemidji. Meanwhile, Watt has 18 points (six goals, 12 assists) with the Tigers. Hart is majoring in sociology; Watt is majoring in mechanical and aerospace engineering. Six skaters will be selected from each of the eastern and western lists. Fans can vote online at www. ncaasports.com until Feb. 12. 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TOP SCORERS Verifeye: Sherwin James 22, Conrad Davis 14, Paul Vorvis 8, Mike Jovanov 7. Accent Building Sciences: Hayden Leacock 15, Frank Gallo 7, Don Leahy 6. GAME FIVE Knights Corner Pub & Grill 41 vs. Ell-Rod Holdings 39. TOP SCORERS Knights: Steve Gazmin 10, John Girmonte 9, Greg Rowe 7, Eric Cawley 7. Ell-Rod Holdings: Alberto Daros 10, David Voth 10, Luke Luk- konen 7, Anthony Watson 6. AJAX OLDTIMERS HOCKEY LEAGUE 2006/2007 Regular Season Scoring - KERR DIVISION TEAM GP W L T PTS WIN% Brew Kettle 22 14 4 4 32 0.727 D.A. Services 22 13 8 1 27 0.614 J Gibson CGA 21 9 7 5 23 0.548 Ontario Hyundai 22 9 9 4 22 0.500 Freedom 55 22 10 11 1 21 0.477 Al’s Contracting 22 8 10 4 20 0.455 Dickson Printing 21 8 11 2 18 0.429 Re/Max Realty 22 4 15 3 11 0.250 2006/2007 Regular Season Scoring - CLUTE DIVISION TEAM GP W L T PTS WIN% SMB 22 14 5 3 31 0.705 Medland Printing 22 13 6 3 29 0.659 Greenlight Courier 22 11 9 2 24 0.545 Wing Shack Ajax 22 9 12 1 19 0.432 Bissell Buick 22 7 14 1 15 0.341 Mills and Hadwin 22 7 15 0 14 0.318 RESULTS Feb. 4: J Gibson CGA 7 vs. Ontario Hyundai 6; Brew Kettle 1 vs. Al’s Contracting 1; Mills and Hadwin 2 vs. SMB 3; Freedom 55 6 vs. Re/Max Realty 2; Bissell Buick 2 vs. Medland Printing 2; Greenlight Courier 3 vs. Wing Shack Ajax 2; Dickson Printing 2 vs. D.A. Services 3. Scoreboard FEBRUARY 9, 2007 AJAX — Two Ajax brothers showed dead-eye accuracy at the Canadian Air Gun Grand Prix in Toronto. Joshua Akow, 15, and broth- er Jordan Akow, 13, competed at the national-level Grand Prix event at the Doubletree International Hotel from Feb. 2 to 4. Joshua won gold in the men’s air rifle in the marks- men category. Meanwhile, Jordan cap- tured the silver medal in the men’s air pistol event in the marksmen category. The brothers train at the Scarborough Rifle Club, with Joshua starting at the club two-and-a-half years ago, with Jordan joining one-and-a-half years ago. Joshua has also won air rifle medals while competing at the 2006 Ontario Summer Games as well as the 2006 Ontario Winter Games. Ajax brothers show dead-eye aim Brothers Joshua and Jordan Akow display their medals. AJAX — A high school basketball team from Ber- muda stops in Ajax Sunday for an exhibition contest against an Ajax Lions Bas- ketball Club team. In celebration of Black History Month, the Ajax Lions host the Saltus var- sity basketball team from Bermuda on Feb. 11 at Ajax High School at 11 a.m. The Saltus squad, made up of boys ages 15 and 16, is in Ontario from Feb. 8 to 16 to play five games as part of its 2007 Ontario tour. Ajax High School’s at 105 Bayly St., just east of Har- wood Avenue. Bermuda hoops team in Ajax Sunday SNC-Lavalin is one of the leading groups of engineering and construction companies in the world, a major player in the ownership of infrastructure, and in operations and maintenance services. The SNC-Lavalin companies have offi ces across Canada and in 30 other countries around the world, and are currently working in some 100 countries. We invite you to join our team of professionals in one of the following roles in Eastern Ontario. 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The Corporate Sales Offi ce, located in Toronto (Steeles & Hwy 404) has an opening for an enthusiastic Careers & Classifi ed Advertising Sales Representative. COMPETENCIES: Action Oriented, Learning on the Fly, Perseverance, Time Management, Drive for Results, Customer Focus, Functional Technical Skills. EXPERIENCE and KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: The ideal candidate will possess strong skills in selling careers & classifi ed advertising over the phone in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. This position is responsible for growing classifi ed revenue through outbound sales (cold calling), handling incoming advertiser calls, and executing sales strategies. The candidate selected will have an entrepreneurial spirit, media experience and the ability to respond to industry trends while maintaining a professional work ethic. The ability to manage multiple projects is a must as our industry is ever changing and our clients’ needs are ongoing. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in sales either in an outside media sales capacity or inside sales business development environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a highly energized, competitive team in an innovative, fast paced environment. Media Group Ltd. Please email your resume to rscapin@metroland.com by February 20, 2007. Thank you for your interest. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Creating a world where no Canadian fears cancer. That’s our vision and together, we can make it happen. Join our team of dedicated volunteers and staff to help us reach our goals. Community Services Coordinator An organized communicator with strong administrative, multi-tasking and problem- solving skills will excel in this role, to assist in enhancing our Durham Region Unit’s profile within the community. Acting as a program resource, you will work with the Unit Manager and volunteers to identify community program service delivery needs and opportunities for development. Your post-secondary education in a related field, or equivalent, is complemented by volunteer management and community development experience, as well as knowledge of community resources available to cancer patients and their families. Proficiency in MS Office 2000 (Outlook/Word/Excel) and databases is essential. A valid driver’s licence and access to reliable transportation are required. Some evening and weekend work will be necessary. We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and an opportunity to contribute to our mission in a great working environment. This position will be of interest to those looking to earn in the low 30K range. Qualified non-smokers are invited to send their resumes, by February 17, 2007, to: Unit Manager, Durham Region Unit, Canadian Cancer Society, 12 Stanley Court, Unit 3, Whitby, ON L1N 8P9. Fax: 905-430-9971. E-mail (include job title in subject line): durham@ontario.cancer.ca. We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please. The Canadian Cancer Society provides equal opportunity in employment and encourages applications from all qualified persons. www.cancer.caInformation.. Education.. Networking.. It's all available through IAAP! www.iaapdurham.com CAR HAULER(S) WANTED CCT Auto Trans Inc. is seeking drivers to join our growing team. Experi- ence is preferred, but training is available. Unionized wages and benefits. Applicants must provide current CVOR, criminal checks, medicals and either be FAST ap- proved or able to be within 6 months of hire. Routes include Michigan to Montreal corridor and/or Toronto to Buffalo area. Serious enquiries only. Please fax resume and supporting paper- work to 905-263-4719. 2007 Expansion Local company to fill 24 FT/PT openings in Customer Sales/Service $14.75 base/appt Great for students, home- makers & others. Flexible schedule, conditions apply 905-426-7726 www.earnparttime.com ALARM DISPATCH OPERA- TORS Wanted/Ajax – part-time midnights 12 p.m. - 8 a.m. 16 hours every second weekend. Full time also required. Shift work. Training on software pro- vided. Fax resumes to 905-683- 6631. ASSISTANTS NEEDED FOR busy daycare in Pickering. Must be energetic, reliable and flexible. Please call Mingo at 905-509- 2115. BAKERY COUNTER help re- quired Full-time Tuesday-Friday. Please call 416-438-4214. HOMEWORKERS needed!! To Assemble Products- Mailing/ Processing Circulars, On-Line Computer Work, PC/Clerical Work Available. Up to $1,500/week, No Experience Needed! FREE information at www.Jobs-WorkAtHome.com Reference 2-107 AZ LICENSED DRIVER required, Full-time starting April-end of November. Clean abstract and paving experience. Pays very well. Also required Experienced Driveway Paving Labourer. (905)435-0401 AVON An opportunity to *Make extra money *Run your own business *Set your own hours Receive FREE GIFT Call Mary (905)427-2292 or email d.boileau@sympatico.ca AVON Join Avon NOW and receive a gift bag of products valued at $50 Fabulous cash bonuses Full/part time careers available. No quotas. Limited time offer. Pat-905-903-2129 905-683-6032 CLEANERS NEEDED for work between the hours of 1 a.m. and 6 a.m., 7 days per week. Call 1-800-565-2608. CLEANERS NEEDED URGENT for fast-growing maid service. Per manent position. Room for advancement. Excellent pay, great working environment. Not suitable for students. Call 905- 723-6242 COMPUQUEST2000 is looking for mature, hard working ware- house employee’s to work in a fun, fast paced environment. In- ventory control and general knowledge of computers an as- set. $10/hour clear to start with quarterly reviews. Overtime available. If you are a self moti- vated hard working individual please fax resume to 905-839- 4153 attn: Gary or Ray CRUISE SHIP & RESORT JOBS Tr avel The World & Get Paid $500 - $3000/Week! cooljobsin- paradise.com 613-834-4456/764- 6209 COUNTRY STYLE DONUTS counter help required FULL TIME Mornings, Afternoons, Weekends PART TIME Weekends Apply in person 1050 Brock Rd. Pickering. CUSTOMER SERVICE.You de- serve more than $10/hour. Full- Time. Full Training. Call Rebec- ca 905-231-1009 DO YOU HAVE 10 hours a week that you would like to make pro- ductive? Learn how to operate a mini office outlet from home earn- ing $3,000+ per month. www.miniofficeoutlets.com/stacey DRIVERS WANTED Earn CASH DAILY! Full and part time shifts. We will train you. Call the office at 905-440-2011 or Roy at 905- 439-1111. Blue Line Taxi is now hiring in Oshawa & Ajax. EARN CASH DAILY! Pickering wholesale company looking for 18 hard workers to fill all opening from warehouse sales to office. Call Stacey 905-420-1042. FURNITURE delivery driver. Va lid G license. Loading, unpack- ing lifting of heavy furniture required. Reliable, bondable, ap- ply in person at Wilson Furniture, 20 Center St. N. Oshawa. JOIN OUR MOTIVATED,ener- getic business. We need great people like you for cleaning posi- tions. Vehicle required PT/FT po- sitions available. Please call Jen- nifer (905)655-7563 www.how sonhomeorganizers.com PHONE CHAT LINE needs op- erators to work from home. Must have great voice & be over 18 years. Call (416)733-8372 MAID SERVICE Requires re- liable cleaners for residential, daytime only, part-time positions to start immediately. Experience preferred. Own transportation re- quired. (905)686-9160 ORDER TAKERS NEEDED $25/hr avg. Full time. We train you!!! Call 905 435-0518 SUPERINTENDENTS required full-time for Oshawa/Bowmanville apartment complexes. Suitable for retired/semi-retired couples. No pets. Fax resume (905)623- 2257. Only those chosen for an interview will be contacted. PERFECT MAID REQUIRES ex- perienced cleaners needed ur- gently! Part time/full time for great new opportunities with cleaning service for residential clients. Gas allowances offered. Own ve- hicle preferred. Serious inquires only. Must be bondable. Call Perfect Maid Service 905-686- 5424 now. SHINGLERS & LABOURERS re- quired for busy roofing company. Must be reliable. Vehicle an as- set. Call (905)427-8613 SHIPPER/RECEIVER for a distri- bution company. Experience, or- ganization, attention to details and computer literate a must. Some GTA deliveries, heavy lift- ing and general warehouse du- ties. Valid “G” license and clean driver’s abstract required. Equal opportunity employer. Salary based on experience. Fax re- sume and salary expectations to 905-427-9901. SNOW REMOVAL HELP re- quired. Management and snow shovellers. Call 905-985-4979 or fax 905-985-6221. START IMMEDIATELY.Must fill 25 positions. $25/hr. Piece work guaranteed by contract. Fun job, great pay. No experience re- quired. Call now 905-435-1052. WAREHOUSE ORDER/PACKER needed for Ajax Whole- sale company. Day and Evening shifts. Heavy lifting and ability to climb ladders required. $9 - $10.00 per hour. Fax resume to (905)686-1957 BEAUTIFUL SALON and Spa seeking Aesthetician. Also chair for rent. Please call 905-728- 0435. Elegance Salon Spa, Aveda seeking hairstylists. Offering a team environment, continuous education, and income that reflects your value. Passion and enthusiasm required. Email resume: btraicheff@rogers.com or fax: 905-432-7659 www.elegancesalonspa.com ESTABLISHED DAY SPA in downtown Port Perry looking to expand services to include R.M.T. Please call Cathie at 905-985-6450. HAIRSTYLIST / ESTHETICIAN. Some clientele would be an asset. Must be up to date and licensed. Apply with resume, Hot Heads, Nash and Trulls Rd. Courtice HAIRSTYLIST,licensed, Full/Part Time, no colour, no perms, just great cuts. Call Chris, 416-466-5599, LOOKING FOR RMT to work in busy spa. Own clients welcome, not necessary. Estheticians also required. Phone Paula 905-432- 6454. NAIL TECHNICIAN or HAIR DRESSER wanted for busy sa- lon and spa in Pick- ering. Experience a must. Please contact Betty. 905-837-9782 THE FACIAL PLACE Medical and Spa Estheticians. Hourly plus bonus on performance. Minimum 3 years experience. spa@thefacialplace.com AUTO BODY repair shop in Bow- manville, requires experienced licensed auto body repair person and experienced auto body prep person. Call (905)623-6353. CONSTRUCTION LABOURER wanted long term project, assist- ing in all aspects of building a large custom home. Steel stud- ding and finishing carpentry skills an asset. Wage to be negotiated. Contact Steve by email steve@adamsonproaudio.com or by fax (905)982-0609 attention Steve. NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, February 9, 2007, PAGE 27 A/Pwww.durhamregion.com ClubLink, Canada’s largest owner, operator, and developer of golf clubs in Ontario and Quebec, is gearing up for another great season. JOB FAIR Saturday, February 10th 9 a.m. ~ 2 p.m. Wyndance Golf Club 403 Hwy #47, R.R. #1 in Goodwood Hospitality Bartenders, Servers, Beverage Cart, Kitchen & Housekeeping Staff Turf Operations Turf Labourers & Gardeners www.clublink.ca Club locations, directions, and additional job fair dates are available on our website. If you are unable to attend our job fair, please visit our website to apply online. Dedicated to family-centred care, Specialty Care has been meeting the evolving long term care and retirement living needs of Ontarians for more than 25 years. Our Enabling CHOICES™ philosophy of care enhances the quality of life, not only of residents, but also of staff. Located in Bobcaygeon, Specialty Care Case Manor provides quality Long Term Care to seniors and adults with special needs, including dementia care, high-intensity needs and palliative care services. www.specialty-care.com Director of Care This integral full-time position requires you to manage nursing and personal care services, ensuring the provision of quality, resident-focused care. You are registered with the CNO, and bring 3 years of long term care management experience in a unionized environment, a background in gerontological nursing and resource management, and strong team-leadership and computer skills. A BScN is preferred. Associate Director of C are An experienced RN with at least 2 years of clinical experience in long term care, you will assist in providing leadership and direction to nursing and personal support staff in this full-time opportunity. A BScN or equivalent is preferred. For more information about joining our growing team, visit us online. Please send your resume and covering letter, by March 2, 2007, to: Margaret Misetic, Administrator. Fax: 705-738-3821.E-mail: margaret.misetic@specialty-care.com. We thank all candidates for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted. PRODUCT ENGINEERING SUPERVISOR & MANUFACTURING ENGINEER Belden (Canada) Inc., Cobourg, a leading manufacturer of electrical/ industrial and electronic wire and cable products has immediate openings for a Product Engineering Supervisor and a Manufacturing Engineer. Qualified applicants will, at minimum, possess a University degree (Engineering or other related discipline), have excellent computing skills, and 3-5 years experience in a manufacturing environment. Product Engineering Supervisor Reporting to the Quality Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for the design and maintenance of existing and new products manufactured at the Cobourg location and for creating and maintaining product data. Will team with Manufacturing and Sales to provide technical assistance and to develop quotes. As this position interacts with associates worldwide, excellent verbal and written communication skills are paramount. Preference will be given to those with experience in a supervisory role. Manufacturing Engineer Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for process improvements, cost reduction projects, and some machine design. Preference will be given to those with a mechanical background, experience with Lean Manufacturing concepts, and fluency with AutoCAD. If you are a motivated self-starter with a drive to succeed, we invite you to submit your resume to: Human Resource Department Belden (Canada) Inc. P.O. Box 2009 Cobourg, ON K9A 4M3 Fax: (905)372-9790 ClubLink, Canada’s largest owner, operator, and developer of golf clubs in Ontario and Quebec, is gearing up for another great season. Golf Operations Starters, Marshals, Golf Shop & Back Shop Staff Hospitality Bartenders, Servers, Beverage Cart, Kitchen & Housekeeping Staff Turf Operations Turf Labourers & Gardeners www.clublink.ca Club locations, directions, and additional job fair dates are available on our website. If you are unable to attend our job fair, please visit our website to apply online. JOB FAIR Saturday, February 10th 10 a.m. ~ 2 p.m. Cherry Downs Golf and Country Club 2110 Concession 7 in Pickering EMPLOYERS The Candidate Manager can help you fill your skilled trades jobs… and it's easy! Just call any one of the following community agencies and access a unique job matching service for all of Durham Region. Durham College 905 721-3093 Durham Region Unemployed Help Centre 905 579-1821 John Howard Society of Durham Region 905 427-8165 YMCA Durham Employment & Community 905 427-7670 Employment Ontario programs are funded in part by the Government of Canada Looking for a more Challenging, rewarding career? One that makes use of your talents…. Rewards your efforts? Bennett's Home Furnishings of Pickering is growing and we are looking for the right people to grow along with us. Moving into the world of Furniture sales may be just the right niche for you. You are assertive, dedicated, and have strong interpersonal skills. You want those skills to be used in a creative and strong company devoted to their customers and their employees. You are able to work retail hours and have strong business and retail background. Compensation ranges from $35,000 to $60,000 per year plus health and dental plan. Send or drop resume to Bennett's Home Furnishings, 1755 Pickering Parkway, Unit SB1 L1V 1B5. 905-428-8083. Email to careers@bennetts.ca refer to no D0025 No phone calls please. Only those chosen for an interview will be contacted KENNEDY HOUSE YOUTH SERVICES INC. FT POSITIONS AVAILABLE Kennedy House Youth Services Inc. is seeking experienced Youth Workers / Drivers with knowledge of a secure custody / detention environment to provide transportation or social services in the Durham and Toronto regions. A clean driver’s abstract, Class G or F driver’s license and First Aid / CPR certification are required. A Correctional Worker / CYW Diploma as well as knowledge of the YCJA would be considered an asset. Fax resume to: Human Resources Manager at 905-426-5832 We than k everyone for their interest, however only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. "No phone calls please." Join the most exciting concept to hit golf retailing! Golf Town has built a name for itself as Canada’s premier retail destination for all things related to golf. If you enjoy a fast-paced environment,have a high energy level and a positive attitude, then you’re just what we’re looking for. HIRING FOR: •FT/PT FASHION SALES ASSOCIATE •FT/PT CASHIERS For our Whitby location. If you would like to apply for this position, please send a resume to: lbadinski@golftown.com Fax: 905.479.7108 Attn: Lucas Badinski Golf Retail Positions AvailableGolf Retail Positions Available SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS! • Train now for routes in the Durham Region • Have Christmas & summers off • Great for stay-at-home parents or adults “too young to retire” • Charter work available Free Training ProvidedCall now to apply: Stock Transportation Ltd. 1-800-889-9491 Then driving a school bus may be for you! We are currently looking for drivers in Durham Region!!! CALEDON PROPANE Requires fulltime Yard Labour Personnel to work with an established and growing company. We offer competitive wages and benefits. Come join a winning team. Please fax resume to: 905-697-0969 Durham Region Unemployed Help Centre Gold Winner of the Minister’s Award for Excellence Our Clients have an 80% Employed Success Outcome! Please call today at (905) 420-4010 1400 Bayly St., Unit 12 Pickering Did You Know That... - The Help Centre posts employment opportunities each month - We have three full-time job developers - Fully staffed resource centre, computers, high-speed internet, and much more is accessible to assist you in your job search Free Résumé for those eligible! WELDER/FABRICATOR CWB certified. Min. 3 years experience, Durham Region area. Send re- sume to: Fax: 905-666-5163 or e-mail hrwelding@bellnet.ca SEEKING ENTHUSIASTIC indi- vidual for Supervisor position in exotic animal facility. Excellent in- terpersonal ability and superb equine stable management skills required. Please submit resume with references to: bzpoffice@aol.com WELDER/FABRICATOR CCT Tr uck & Trailer Repair is currently seeking an experienced weld- er/fabricator to be part of our growing team. Shop located in Brighton, ON, must have own transportation to and from work. Competitive wages and benefits available related to experience. Serious enquires only. Please fax resume to 905-263-4719. COMMUNITY ADVANTAGE Rehabilitation requires an experi- enced, independent Office Man- ager to handle all aspects of administration and supervision of staff at our Whitby office. For position description and requirements check our website at www.car-rehab.com Please reply by February 16th with resume and cover letter to: jobs@car-rehab.com EXPERIENCED BOOKKEEPER required for Port Hope office. Please call (905)885-9597 LEGAL ASSISTANT,personal injury, 3-5 yrs. Exp.,3 days/week. Send resume to (905) 686-6447, Att: Loretta Wilkins. LOCAL COMPANY looking for someone with accounting and management experience. Please fax resume to: 905-743-5662. P/T, F/T CLERICAL position re- quired for busy Ajax office. Previ- ous experience in an accounting firm would be an asset. Please fax resume to 905-683-3428. Only those chosen for an inter- view will be contacted. PA RT TIME OFFICE HELP. Pickering based company requires part time help. Approx, 25/hrs per week. Strong comput- er skills, general office duties including, payroll and data entry. Must have solid working knowl- edge of Simply Accounting and Excel. Fax 905-420-1961 or email dlyon@prooffice.ca RECEPTIONIST - New Home Real Estate and Development Of- fice. Must be fluent in English with good communication skills. Compute experience essential. Clerical and office skills an asset. Full time Mon. to Fri. Salary com- mensurate with experience and skills. Please fax resume to (905) 509-6112 STONCOR GROUP Temporary- part Time Office help 12 hours/week Must be experienced working with Microsoft Excel Send resumes to Dianne San- drelli at dsandrelli@stoncor.com or FAX (905)430-0318 ADVERTISING SALES REP.for Durham/East Toronto to repre- sent Canada's largest publisher of direct mail publications and to prospect for new business and service clients. E-mail resume to: careers@dtarget.com. A SUCCESSFUL Dental office open 7 days a week requires an Experienced Full time Dental Assistant and a Full Time Experienced Dental Receptionist. Candidates must be willing to work flexible hours. Resume in person to: 117 Kendalwood Rd. Whitby, att: Nowelia or Julie. AJAX ORTHODONTIC office is looking for a Level II Assistant re- quired for maternity leave 4 days per week for 1 year - may contin- ue beyond. Please drop resume off: 95 Bayly St. W., Suite 302. Ajax. CLINICAL DENTAL ASSISTANT Level II Dental Assistant needed for quality restorative practice lo- cated in Ajax, that has a strong emphasis on cosmetic dentistry. Learn how to use our digital ra- diography and computer termi- nals in our treatment rooms. Must be a self-starter with good com- munication skills to present treat- ment to patients. Email resume: discoverydental@hotmail.com DENTAL ASSISTANT & RE- CEPTION positions available. Full-time required for busy Picker- ing office. Mainly evenings and alternate Saturdays. Please fax resume to (905)837-0468 FULL-TIME DENTAL Assistant Level II/Receptionist required 5 days per week for Pickering of- fice. Fax resume to 905-831-5975 PART TIME DENTAL Receptionist in Bowmanville. Fax resume in confidence to: 905-697-0480. PA RT-TIME DENTAL ASSIST- ANT,8a.m.-5:30 p.m. 1-2 days a week. Fax resume to: 905-831- 5975 PDA/LEVEL 2 Dental Assistant required part time, 2-3 days per week. Willing to train. York Re- gion Orthodontic office. Please fax resume: 905-642-9692. REGISTERED MASSAGE Therapist needed for Maternity Leave at busy Bowmanville practice. Fax resume to 905-697-0355 or e-mail docmclennan@yahoo.ca SUPER-STAR RMT Required. Registered Massage Therapist needed or busy Chiropractic of- fice in Bowmanville, Established clientele, flexible hours, please send resume to 205-200 Kings St E. Bowmanville, ON L1C 1P3, (905)697-8083. NOW ACCEPTING RESUMES for cooks, servers and back kitchen general worker. Apply with resume to Flying Fish and Chips, 1540 Dundas St. E. at Thickson Rd STEPPING STONE IN Ajax now hiring experienced servers and bartenders. E-mail resume to: steppingstone@bellnet.ca or ap- ply in person between 2p-4p Wednesday through Saturday at 570 Westney Rd. South. A/P PAGE 28 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, February 9, 2007 www.durhamregion.com ADVERTISE TODAY! CALL AJAX 905-683-0707 COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST The Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade is seeking a communications specialist to provide media re- lations, writing, and overall communications ser- vices on behalf of its 460 member businesses. Reporting directly to the executive director of the board, the successful candidate will liaise with lo- cal media outlets to increase the profile of the board and its activities; write and distribute press releases and monitor media coverage; and devel- op fact sheets, backgrounders and marketing ma- terials. He/she will also be responsible for main- taining a current profile of the board and its initia- tives; carrying out appropriate and relevant re- search; conducting an annual government rela- tions strategy to identify key areas of interest to the board and its members; generating content for the board's website and weekly newsletter; creating and managing an annual membership di- rectory; and laying out and designing collateral materials within pre-defined templates. He/she will: ●possess energy, determination, good judgment, excellent communication and inter-personal skills; ●be able to multi-task and have experience work- ing in a small office environment ●have a minimum of two years of experience working in a newsroom, public relations firm or corporate communications role; ●be proficient in Adobe CS2 (Photoshop and In- Design) and Microsoft Office tools; ●possess a post-secondary degree or diploma in Public Relations, Print Journalism or a related field. Salary range:$34,000 to $40,000 per annum Interested candidates should submit a full resumé to: kmckay@apboardoftrade.com by February 21, 2007 Only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview No phone calls please FULL TIME RETAIL SALES For a Dynamic Career Join our Ajax Team Base Salary, Commissions, Bonuses, Extensive Benefi ts, Management Tr aining, Employment Stability. 90 Kingston Road East Durham Centre or fax James at 905-426-4624 hrdept@2001audiovideo.com Join Our Team! The Jasmine Tree Salon and Spa is expanding & looking to hire an R.M.T & experienced Hair Stylists Wo rk in a successful & upscale setting with a team that supports creativity & education Email: thejasminetree@rogers.com Fax: 905-427-8466 We are an established heavy truck & trailer repair facility providing full service maintenance to our fleet and private customers. Our 7500 sq.ft. service facility is located in Pickering enabling us to service clients in the Toronto area including all of Durham. We have the following 2 positions available. 2 LICENSED TRUCK TECHNICIANS We offer a premium hourly rate of $29.50/hr. $3000 signing bonus, a comprehensive benefit package program, paid holidays, boot & tool allowance, 4 day work weeks, no shift work, no on- call duty, and flexible hours, $2.00/hr bonus. The incumbent shall have a valid Ontario driver license, a class T or J or S Mechanic License or valid Ontario equivalent. Diagnostic & repair skills should include engine, electrical, drive line and braking systems for class 6, 7 & 8 trucks and trailers. All inquiries will be kept confidential. No current employers will be contacted. Any individuals interested in other positions who do not qualify for the above requirements may submit a resume for future consideration. 70K + Yearly Join The Winning Team Call 905-428-3434 or Fax resume to: 905-428-3291 RECEPTIONIST / CASHIER Whitby Oshawa Honda requires a receptionist for Tuesday through Thursday 12 - 9, Friday's and Saturday days. Duties to include: Switchboard and Cash. Apply with resume and references: p_anderson@honda1.com 300 Thickson Rd. South,Whitby or fax 905-666-4571 BOOKKEEPER Well established Ajax company requires permanent BOOKKEEPER. Duties:Payroll, A/R, AP, government remittance etc. Rate:13.50 per hr. Fax resumes (613) 384-6300 or email bookkeeper905@hotmail.com 905-723-7700 or toll free at 1-877-723-7701 or email info@salesinstitute.ca www.salesinstitute.ca Student & Career Fair 1077 Boundary Road, Suite 107, Oshawa, Ontario Over 300 different career opportunities February 21, 22 & 23 From 2:00 to 7:00 pm If you can say that you meet one of the following requirements, you may qualify for one of our placements or programs: -Noexperience but a desire to start an exciting and rewarding sales career -Abright energetic individual with strong communication skills -Experience with a proven track record -Have recently been in receipt or are in receipt of EI benefits -Have a desire to take control of your career and your earnings If any of these five descriptions describes you, register by calling Refreshments & Snacks will be provided OUTSIDE SALES Great opportunity with a reputable provider of Temporary/ Permanent Personnel MUST HAVE: •Proven sales success •2 years+ experience in outside sales •Creative problem solving skills •Excellent communicator •Working knowledge of Word & Excel •Reliable vehicle WE OFFER: • Base salary • Commission • Car allowance • Health benefits • Profitable and rewarding career Downtown Toronto & Scarborough territory. Responsible to generate new customer base, & service current customers in that area. Please send resume in confidence to Kelly Raffan Kelly@helpunlimited.ca RNs, RPNs Join us at ourNursing CareerFairon: February 12th (10 am – 6:00 pm) Residence Inn by Marriot 60 Consumers Drive, Whitby February 15th (10:00 am – 6:00 pm) Travelodge Toronto East 20 Milner Business Court, Scarborough To arrange an interview: Call (905) 305-9551 ext. 4 Email humanresources@firstaff.ca Fax (905) 477-1956 JOE'S SPORTS BAR & BILLIARDS Full or part-time WAITRESS/WAITER (female preferred) Min. 2 years exp. Smart Serve. Must have a friendly attitude. Apply in person with resume after 11a.m. 2200 Brock Rd., N. of Hwy #2. (905)427-9044 "Muskoka in Pickering" Sale By Owner - executive couple Beautiful, quiet & meticu- lously maintained 2000 sq. ft. executive home on the East Ridge of the Rouge Valley in Pickering. 20 minutes to 401 & Don Valley, on a bad day! - Premium lot - 100,000.00 spent on the architecturally designed, 80' wide, backyard - Interlocked double driveway, front walkway and large rear deck - Heated double garage - 3+1 bedrooms - Professionally finished basement - Gas fireplace, Central vac, A/C & full security system - Very quite street with wonderful neighbors 278 Lancrest St. Pickering……..Twin Rivers & Altona Area 410,000.00 Closes - July 31st 2007 To arrange an appointment call 905-509-9298 FLIP THIS HOUSE! FREE list of Durham "Fixer Uppers" from all the Real Estate companies.These homes need work, mostly cosmetic. Www.DurhamVIPbuyers.Ca Dan Plowman Salesperson , Remax Rouge River Realty Ltd. Brokerage POWER OF SALE ON LINE AT Bankdistressales.info Wayne Jacques/Mike Newman, Prudential Achievers, Reality, Brokerage, 555 Kingston Road, Ajax Buck or Two - Franchise Opportunity Available in Ajax - Harwood Place Mall •Full Turnkey Package, •Fully Operational Store, •Electronic Purchase Ordering System, •Complete Training, •Trade Shows & Ongoing Support. You Won’t Want to Miss This Splendid Opportunity! Call Finlay Burt at (905) 738-3180 ext. 292. Visit us at www.buckortwo.com DINNER & A MAID!!We offer time saving nutritious meals and a clean home. We will clean your home and have your dinner ready and waiting for you when you ar- rive home. For busy families call 905-723-8013. 828 MASSON STREET,Oshawa 3-bdrm house, fireplace, new car- peting & paint. With garage, large lot. $212,000. Call (905)721-1361 for an appointment to view. Sell Your Own Home THE BEST BUYS WILL ASSIST YOU TO SELL YOUR HOME & SAVE MONEY thebestbuys. ca or 1-866-712-2897 ** PUBLIC ** NOTICE List of Durham Region distress sales and bank fore closures are now available to the public for free. Www.Durham Bank Foreclosures.Com Dan Plowman, Salesperson, Remax Rouge River Realty Ltd. Brokerage A MUST SEE!$20,000 in up- grades. Courtice, backs onto protected green-space. Cathe- dral ceiling, 4 large bedrooms, 2 car garage. Call 905-433-9887 Open House, February 11, 2-4pm. 154 Sleeman Square, Courtice JUNE 2007 POSSESSION, South Ajax. 3 bedroom detached bungalow. Renovated kitchen. Large block. Handicap ac- cessible. If wanted, stair lift to finished rec room. 905-686-7962. 1 ACRE SCENIC building lot available. 5 Miles from St. Ste- phen N.B., 10 mins from US boarder. Perfect for retire- ment/vacation retreat. Asking $15,000. Serious inquiries only. (905)579-9179 BOWMANVILLE SCUGOG and King.535 sq. ft. ground floor, re- ception area with built in counter, desk and cabinets, excellent ex- posure. Includes heat, air, water, hydro, parking. $850 per mo. March lst. (905) 623-4428. CENTRAL OSHAWA,Shop with spray booth, office, washroom. ALSO 2 car shop with office, Both available immediately. Flexible term. Also this PROPERTY FOR SALE- Great Owner/Operator In- vestment. (905)259-2552 FOR LEASE,INDUSTRIAL UNITS 2 units. 2600-sq.ft. includ- ing office space), 1 unit 2100-sq.ft. including office space. No body shops/mechanical work. Avail. immediately. Oshawa area. Call (905)260- 8721 or (905)723- 1123 ext.22, leave a message. INDUSTRIAL BAY - Near Oshawa Centre. High roll-up doors, heating, air compressor, utilities incl. Parking, auto repair, machining, parking. Month-to- month considered. Outside metal storage container available. Call 905-576-2982 or 905-626-6619. STORE KING ST. BOWMAN- VILLE 1,250 sq. ft. floor space, 2 pce. bath, office, newly decorat- ed, new floor in high traffic area. 4 parking spaces. $l,150 per mo. plus heat and hydro. (905) 623- 4428 PRIVATE FURNISHED Office Space, Oshawa/Whitby. In shared environment. Includes: Hi-Speed Internet, Conference Room, Kitchen,401, Train, Tran- sit. Free parking. (905)448-2197 ext 210 STORE FOR RENT/LEASE- Busy Simcoe St. S. area. Close to 401, bus stop, parking available. 1700+ sq.ft. main area with two back rooms, loading dock, large basement. Lots of op- portunities. Available immediate- ly. 905-576-6328 ext. 63 or 905- 666-4670. CLOSING BUSINESS Must sell! Auto Mechanic Shop. Ajax South. Asking $8, 000 for equipment & tools. 3 year lease. 416-834-4823 EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY - Home-Based Travel Business. Get Started For Only $460 (USD). In-depth Training & Sup- port. Your Own Free Websites. Earn 75% of Commissions. Easy To Earn $6000/Mth & More. Call 905-373-0216. Yes, we are a member of TICO. HAIR SALON AND SPA in Whitby, fully equipped, approx. 1200 sq. ft. Great opportunity for local hairstylist. Great exposure, laundry, free parking. $2100. + hydro, 1/3 gas, water and sewer. 416-269-5449 or cell 905-925- 3945. JOB AT HOME.$487.68 Weekly. Assemble Products, Mail or Com- puter Work. Free Details. www.TopJobReview.com write CHRJobs: 372 Rideau St, #916, Ottawa ON, K1N 1G7 Ref# A15 LADIES GYM FOR sale, Durham Region. 905-427-8021. SKILLED WORKER, READY to work for yourself? If you have some clientele in mechanic detail- ing, body work etc. and know what you're doing. 416-305- 2553/905-428-3618. $$MONEY$$Consolidate Debts Mortgages to 100%. No income, bad credit OK! ONTARIOWIDE FINANCIAL CORPORATION 1-888-307-7799 1ST AND 2ND MORTGAGES for commercial, residential and rec- reational, debt consolidation, Call Ray at Mortgage Alliance (905)432-0122 or email ray7000@gmail.com CENTRAL FUNDING GROUP, first & second mortgages to 100%. From 5.1 % for 5 years. Best available rates. Private funds available. Refinancing debt consolidation a specialty. For fast professional service call (905)666-4986 LOAN FINANCE SPECIALIST Personal/ Business Loans Available For All Purposes 905-239-1867 PRIVATE FUNDS - 1st, 2nd mortgages. Consolidate bills, low rates. No appraisal needed. Bad credit okay. Save money. No obli- gation. No fees OAC. Call Peter (416)460-4594, Mortgage Lead- ers (1) A 1-BDRM Oshawa north, 6-storey quiet building, large bal- cony, top floor, appliances, laun- dry facilities, on bus route, park- ing, utilities included, avail. Mar. 1st, $775. Call 905-436-9785. (1) OSHAWA,2 bedroom $800 including utilities. Hardwood, 2- level unit in backsplit, freshly painted, sep. laundry, backyard, sep. entrance, c/air, street park- ing only. Immediate. 416-892- 8864. 1 & 2-BEDROOM available im- mediately. Central Oshawa, couple preferred, fridge/stove, hardwood, carpet, fresh paint. Shopping, laundry, no dogs, near bus, reasonable. Immediate pos- session. (905)725-2642, after 5pm. 1&2 BEDROOM apartments available, Whitby, Brock & Dundas area, Available Immedi- ately/March 1st. Call Tony (416)493-1927 2 BEDROOM CONDO available immediately in Bowmanville. $950/month. 5 Appliances. Free utilities for 3 months. Rent to own. Call Jennise (905)697-8261 1-BEDROOM APARTMENT, $795/month inclusive. Immacu- late newer building in decent Oshawa neighbourhood. Prefer quality adult tenants. No dogs. 905-448-0390, 905-439-8893 1-BEDROOM APT.,clean quiet 20-plex, appliances parking, utilities included, $765 monthly ($190 weekly), deposit negotiable (Simcoe/Mill). Available Feb 10th or later. Call (905)571-0517. 1-BEDROOM spacious bsmt. in Tr iplex on very quiet street. Ade- laide/Simcoe. Lots of windows, laundry, parking available, near hospital & O'Neill Collegiate. $580/month. Available immedi- ately. (416)240-0880. 1201 ST. MARTINS DR., Picker- ing. Seniors residence, 1-bdrm, located on Frenchman's Bay. $803/mo inclusive. Please con- tact Fuller Spicer & Associates Property Management. Call 905- 940-6281 or 416-324-2971. 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT - 596 Chaucer Ave., Oshawa. No pets. $800/mo. all inclusive. First/last. Available March 1. Call Farida daytime 905-576- 5512 or evening 905-427-5580. 2 LARGE BEDROOM basement apt. Hwy. 2/401/Westney. Spa- cious. Very clean. Bright. Laundry & cable included. All inclusive. Par king. $800. Credit check. First/last. Available. 647-883- 2924, Ayman. 2-BDRMS., NORTH OSHAWA - Russett/Simcoe. Newly deco- rated, well-maintained quiet 12-plex, small building Close to bus/shopping. Laundry, cable, heat, water, parking, included. No dogs. 905-576-2982. 2-BEDROOM APTS.Available Immediately, $749+hydro, first/last, Uxbridge downtown Brock St. No pets/smoking, refer- ences. Sam 416-895-8144 2-BEDROOM BASEMENT apt., very large, plus solarium. Laundry facilities, appliances. Near Oshawa Centre. Parking for 2. $950/month. Available March 1st. References. No pets. Call (905)571-0631 2-BEDROOM newly renovated, legal basement apt., private laun- dry, parking, central, near shop- ping centre. March 1st. No smok- ing/pets. $800+ hydro (private meter). References. Suit mature working person(s). (905)655- 5958 2-BEDROOM, WHITBY,1 car parking, laundry facilities on site. Go bus as door, near all amenities. Starting from $885 plus utilities. Call Lynn (905)571- 0435. AJAX 3 bed. Main floor bungalow & 2 bed. bsmt. apt. Laundry, parking, close to all amenities. 905-686-8905 905-428-8946 AJAX 2 BEDROOM basement apt.-walk-out. $875. First/last. Non-smoker. Available March 1st. 905-903-6222 or 905-683-5641. AJAX CHURCH/HWY 2,Picker- ing Village. Large 1, 2 & 3 bdrms in clean, quiet building. Starting from $875. Call (416)540-0747 AJAX, IMMACULATE 2-bed- room basement apt. Large, 4-appliances, newly renovated bathroom, jacuzzi tub, sep. laun- dry, 2-parking, close to schools/shopping. $800/mo +1/2 utilities. Avail. immediately. Call Mike weekdays 905-427-4077 ext 24 or eve/wknds 905-665- 3666 AJAX, 1-BEDROOM Basement apt., nice, clean. 1 parking space. $800 monthly inclusive. Available immediately. No pets. (905)922-1195 or (416)875-8419 AJAX, 2-BEDROOM basement walkout, separate entrance,own laundry. $950 inclusive with cable, no smoking/pets. Available March 1st. (905)619-1721 AJAX, BRIGHT 2-BEDROOM basement apartment, own en- trance, living/dining area, full bath, kitchen, tile/carpet, alarm system, own laundry. $900/mo includes utilities. March 1st No smoking/pets. (905)426-5435. AJAX,Church/Hwy #2. 1-bdrm bsmt, separate entrance, parking, fridge/stove. $800/mo. Close to schools. Available March 1st. Call (905)420-9223 or (416)616-2299 AJAX, LARGE 2-BEDROOM basement, $825/inclusive. First/last, references, no smoking, pets or queen size beds. 1 car parking. Call (905)427-3172 evenings. AJAX, MARCH 1st, 3 bedroom main floor, laundry, 5 appliances, parking, very close to hospital, $800+utilies. First/last. Referenc- es. Andrea 905-428-3669. AJAX, ROSSLAND/RAVEN- SCROFT.2 Bedroom Walkout Basement $900,includes Laundry, parking, utilities Available Mar 1. Call 416-568- 6382 AJAX, SALEM/401 1-bedroom full basement apartment, fur- nished or unfurnished, utilities can cable included. Parking, shared laundry, no pets or smok- ing. Available anytime. $750/month. Call 289-314-8410 AJAX,steps to lake, 1-bedroom basement private entrance, large windows, ceramic floor in eat-in- kitchen and 4pc. bath. March1, $800. first, last, references. No smoking/pets, (905)686-0210. AJAX, Westney/Delaney,very spacious, clean 2-bdrm bsmt, separate entrance, full kitchen, parking, laundry facilities, satel- lite, $900/mo inclusive. First/last. Avail. immediately. No smok- ing/pets. (905)426-8056 AJAX- OXFORD TOWERS.Spa- cious apartments, quiet bldg, near shopping, GO. Pool. 1, 2 & 3-bedroom apt., from $859, $999 & $1099, available Feb. & March. 905-683-8421, 905-683-5322 or 905-683-8571. ALL NEW NICE bachelor apt. $650. including parking. All in- clusive including cable and inter- net call Taylor 905-922-7015 BAYLY/HARWOOD, SMALL 2 bedroom basement apartment. Laundry facilities and dishwasher. Parking. Separate entrance. Freshly renovated. $750+hydro. Available immediately. No pets/smoking. First/last. 905- 668-8899. Oshawa - Bloor and Simcoe, one bed. apt. freshly painted. Fr idge, stove, $725/inclusive. First/last. 905-723-9781 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, February 9, 2007, PAGE 29 A/Pwww.durhamregion.com Place your ad at 905-683-0707 VIEW ON-LINE AT....VIEW ON-LINE AT....OPEN HOUSE WEEKENDOPEN HOUSE WEEKEND Home/Life Response Realty Inc. PATRICIA A. BREWITT* 416-620-0070 DIXIE/KINGSTON, PICKERING PARADISE FOUND! Absolutely immaculate, elegantly appointed 3- bedroom, 4-bath detached. Fabulous main fl oor family room addition with cathedral ceiling & gas fi replace, walk-out to amazing deck & hot tub. Huge master bedroom with walk-in closet, 4-piece ensuite. Huge open concept rec. room & 2-piece washroom. Close to shopping, schools. One of a kind, Shows 10+++! Call Patricia A. Brewitt, HomeLife Response Realty, Inc. direct at 416-294-9016 for more info. SUN. FEB. 11, 2-4:30 P.M. 1049 MEADOWRIDGE CRES., PICKERING Independently Owned & Operated Premium Ajax Location • 4 Bedrooms • 3 Bathrooms • Huge lot with inground pool • Hardwood & ceramic fl oors • 2 Kitchens with great in-law potential RICK BRISCOE** 905-839-2121 1-877-600-5400 $374,900 Briscoe Estates Ltd. Brokerage* SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2-4PM 85 HILLS ROAD AJAX *Salesperson **Broker*Salesperson **Broker ***Broker of Record***Broker of RecordCome in from the cold and warm up to these beautiful area homes, open for your viewing this weekend. WA LTER MILLER* 416-286-3993 21 PARISH AVE., AJAX SAT. & SUN., FEB. 10-11, 2-4 PM ROUGE RIVER Realty Ltd. Brokerage STUNNING FAMILY HOME IN AJAX LAKESIDE COMMUNITY Thousands in Builder Upgrades • 4 bedrooms • 3 bathrooms • Open concept main fl oor with hardwood throughout • Great room with gas fi replace • Eat-in kitchen featuring stainless steel appliances • Multiple walkouts • Almost 2,500 sq. ft. • Walk on trails by the lake (Audley, south of Bayly) SHARON FOURNIER* 905 668-3800 PRESTIGIOUS LOCATION BY THE LAKE! Beautiful and spacious 3+1 bedroom executive, 4 baths, 2 gas fireplaces, finished and upgraded throughout. HUGE private lot backing on to scenic forest with inground pool, custom cedar cabana, massive wrap around deck, interlock and all professionally landscaped. Immaculate. Won’t Last!! SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2-4 P.M. 241 LAKEDRIVEWAY WEST Brokerage FIRST Realty Ltd., Whitby $48 5, 0 0 0 RARE OPPORTUNITY AT CHALK LAKE Country living at its best. Magnificent views of Chalk Lake, 3,000 sq. ft. home includes 3 bdrms., 3 baths, 2 kitchens, 2 fireplaces, family room & home office. Open concept with numerous walkouts to deck overlooking 190 ft. waterfront lot. Ideal for family living with skiing, golfing, hiking at your doorstep. Bunkie with heat & hydro and also part ownership of community beach lot included. Asking $969,000. Call Guenter Assmus or Harry Hayes for directions 905-428-8274 or 905-436-0990. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1-4 PM 44 CHALK LAKE ROAD $96 9, 0 0 0 Sutton Group Status Realty Inc., Brokerage “Independent Member Broker” HARRY HAYES*** & GUENTER ASSMUS* 905-428-8274 905-436-0990 BILL McLEAN* 905-831-3300 905-686-3330 LIVERPOOL & BAYLY PERFECT FOR YOUR GROWING FAMILY! •Spacious & upgraded, rare 4 level backsplit • Premium lot •Five bedrooms & two baths •Hardwood & upgraded broadloom •2 entrances to fi nished basement with rec room • Bright, clean and fresh. •Only minutes to all your needs •See you there! SAT. & SUN. FEB. 10 & 11, 2-4 P.M. 863 ANTONIO ST., SOUTH PICKERINGWA L K T O T H E L A K E First Realty Ltd. Brokerage5 BED R O O M S www.sellingwithbill.com PICKERING FIRST TIME BUYERS Quiet area of Pickering North of Hwy. 2 with easy access to shopping, GO Train, Hwys., schools and churches. Many renovations including fl oors, upgraded kitchen, reshingled, new central air, furnace. Finished basement. Priced for quick closing. $229,000. SUN. FEB. 11, 12-2 P.M. 1894 POPPY LANE, PICKERING First Realty Ltd. Brokerage JAYSON VANULAR* 905-831-3300 905-718-9927 Call DIANNE OXLEY* 905-683-5000 or 1-888-413-0800 doxley@trebnet.com www.dianneoxley.com QUALITY ONE LTD., Brokerage Independently Owned and Operated 62 TEARDROP CRES., BROOKLIN SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1-3 P.M. $259,900 Off Vipond/Montgomery going north/Vanguard going west, then south & up...Vanguard turns into “Teardrop Cr” Beautifully appointed, quality built 1 year ‘new’ Brookfi eld home! Gorgeous, upgraded kitchen w/stainless steel appliances, b/i microwave & dishwasher, upgraded fl ooring throughout including Silent Floor Joists! 3 Bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, Master w/semi ensuite & walk-in closet, C/ air, Pot lighting, & so much more! Smoke & pet free, immaculate! To Advertise in our Friday Feature call 905-683-5110To Advertise in our Friday Feature call 905-683-5110 MIKE LYNCH* 905-831-3300 100% Club Award Winner • Spotless Pickering home close to Rouge. • 3 bdrms., 3 baths, appliances, cent. air, cent. vac., halogen lighting, ceramics. View at: www.MikeLynch.ca BY APPOINTMENT ONLY 6 MONTHS FREE MAINTENANCE FEE First Realty Ltd. Brokerage$209,900Call JACKIE GOODLET 905-427-1400 ROUGE RIVER Realty Ltd. Brokerage SUNDAY, FEB. 11, 2-4 P.M.$459,900SATURDAY, FEB 10, 2-4 P.M. 45 UNSWORTH, AJAX $419,900$279,900$284,900www.jackiegoodlet.com • Serving Durham Region & The GTA EXCEPTIONAL GREAT GULF HOME Spacious and bright detached home. Open concept with corner fi replace. Ceramic tiles in kitchen, w/o to yard. 4 bdrms., master w/ensuite. Stainless steel appliances. Desirable location in Ajax off Westney Rd. Book now to view. MLS#E1054088. Call Jackie Goodlet for your private viewing of any homes before they are sold. SHOWS WELL AND PRICED TO SELL! Great Gulf Home 1,720 sq. ft. in the Meadows of Ajax. Almost new. Pride of Ownership. Hardwood fl oors on main fl oor, w/ceramic tiles in the kitchen and entrance. 4 bdrms., master w/large ensuite. Very clean and tidy. Excellent location off Westney Rd. North of Rossland. Won’t Last Long! MLS#E1059888. Call Jackie Goodlet for your private viewing of any homes before they are sold. SAT. & SUN., FEB. 10 & 11, 2-4 P.M. DESIRABLE LOCATION - WESTNEY/TAUNTON Stunning Great Gulf Home, almost new, over 3,000 sq. ft., 2 family rms, 9 ft. ceilings, double staircase, 4 washrooms w/access to 4 bdrms, extra wide lot, cold room, stainless steel appl’s, shows to perfection. A must see! MLS#E1047154. Call Jackie Goodlet for your private viewing of any homes before they are sold. 38 DRING., AJAX9 ATHERTON AVE., AJAX Excellent location, Westney Rd., one street south of Taunton Rd. to Atherton Ave., right on Atherton Ave. and follow the Open House Signs. Call ROBERT FALUDY** TODAY 905-831-3300 First Realty Ltd. Brokerage Fabulous Nottingham home close to parks, schools and shopping. Main fl oor is Open Concept that features a very large kitchen and family room with a fi replace. 4 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms. Neutral colours, shows beautifully. Come and see for yourself! Call Robert Faludy Today. 905-831-3300. 8 McALPINE AVE., AJAX Pickering Village. This beautiful 4 bedroom home on a corner lot is very large at 3100 sq ft. Features gorgeous hardwood on main and upper fl oors. Basement has a 2 bedroom apartment with a kitchen and separate entrance. Call Robert Faludy Today. 905-831-3300. 27 LARNER DRIVE, AJAX SUN. FEB. 11, 2-4 P.M. SUN. FEB. 11, 2-4 P.M.$439,900$395,000www.RobFaludy.com AIDAN MURPHY* 905- 619-9500 Large brick & vinyl home in Maple Ridge with main fl oor family room w/fi replace, double garage, inground pool, main fl oor laundry, eat-in kitchen. Freshly painted, fi nished basement w/rec room, washroom, 5th & 6th bdrm. & den. Backing onto green space. Some newer windows. Corner unit tub w/jets in master ensuite, C/A, gas b, new fl ooring. Call Aidan at 905-619-9500 1129 HARVEST DR., PICKERING $33 8, 9 0 0 Group Heritage Realty Inc., Brokerage Independently Owned and Operated www.aidanmurphyhomes.com SUNDAY, FEB. 11, 2-4 PM BY APPOINTMENT ONLYBY APPOINTMENT ONLY BILL PAPIZZO* 905-427-1400 BY APPOINTMENT ONLY$419,900ROUGE RIVER Realty Ltd. Brokerage STUNNING ALMOST NEW! Elegant 3000 plus sq. ft. Great Gulf home on extra wide lot with many upgrades including hardwood & ceramics. 4 bedrooms with all having access to washrooms. Full new home warranty & stainless steel appliances. Call Bill Papizzo Beautiful 2680 sq. ft. John Boddy built home offers all the bells and whistles! Smart landscaping, interlocking drive & walkways, insulated & drywalled garage, extrudawood plastic decking & more. Hardwood floors, sunken living room and formal dining room. 2nd floor library too! View on MLS.ca - MLS# E1053514 or call Joanne for your private viewing. BY APPOINTMENT ONLY 149 ELIZABETH ST., AJAX $45 9, 9 0 0 JOANNE HEFFERING* 905-430-6655 Brokerage RMR Real Estate CINDY PERSICO* 416.281.2200 1.877.855.7255 Detached Bungalow, 2 + 1 Bdrms, 40 x 130’ Lot, Huge Kitchen, Hardwood/ Ceramics, Updated Bath, Detached Garage, Parking for 5 cars, Close to Mall, Transit, Schools & 401, Call Cindy Persico 1-877-855-7255. On private court near Altona Forest, under 5 years new, 3 bdrms., 2 1/2 baths, living/dining combo, open concept, beautiful cherry kit. w/centre island, master with 4pc. ensuite, basement rec room w/walkout to fenced yard, garage. NORTH OSHAWA $182,900$257,500CASE REALTY BROKERAGE Independently owned & operated PICKERING FREEHOLD durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 30 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, February 9, 2007 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.) OPEN HOUSE. All Inclusive. Ask about our move-in incentives Taunton Terrace - Townhouses 905-436-3346 100 Taunton Road, East (Taunton Rd. & Simcoe St.) UXBRIDGE Testa Heights 905-852-2534 Testa Heights (Reach St. & Testa Rd.) WHITBY 534 Mary Street Apartments 905-666-2450 534 Mary Street East (Mary St., & Hickory St.) Regency Place Apartments 905-430-7397 15 Regency Crescent (Mary St. & Hickory St.) Whitby Place 905-430-5420 900 Dundas Street, East (Dundas St. & Garden St.) VALENTINE CLEARANCE SALE! Ap t's Starting at $740 monthly Move-In Allowance + Incentives Condominium Suites 1, 2, 3 Bedroom Apartments Oshawa New State of the Art Balconies New Roof ✲New Corridor Carpeting Full Security System ✲ 24/7 on Site Staff FREE UTILITIES ✲FREE PARKING SENIOR DISCOUNTS GM RETIREE & EMPLOYEE DISCOUNT Call for more information 905-728-4993 e & oe WWW.FIDELITYPM.COM What More Can We Do? ... Let Us Know 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 SPLENDOUR IN PICKERING !! Lovely 3 bedroom rental suites from $1120 Individually controlled a/c & heating.Washer and dryer in Suite! 2 bathrooms, fully carpeted. Steps to Town Centre. Close to GO/401, library and Community Centre.1865 Glenanna Rd. (905) 831-1250 www.caprent.com Beautiful Suites for February FREE Month's Rent 1 & 2 bdrms from $915 utilities incl. Ample parking & balcony. Close to 401, shopping and parks. Call 1-888-310-7000 www.GOtransglobe.com The Durham District School Board Invitation for Prequalification Proposals for Construction of Sports Field At Bolton C. Falby Public School, Ajax, On. RFP 07 - 01 The Durham District School Board proposes to construct a sports field to replace an existing parking lot at Bolton C. Falby Public School, located at 80 Falby Court Ajax, ON. Scope of Work involves the removal and disposal of the existing former north parking lot, site servicing modifications, site grading, construction of new 40M x 65M soccer field, goal posts, pedestrian walkway, tree planting and sod restoration. Wo rk is anticipated to commence July 02, 2007 and to be completed by August 15, 2007. For further information contact: J.R. Freethy Architect - 905-623-7476. Contractors interested in prequalification for tendering on this project are requested to indicate their interest in writing, and forward a completed copy of (C.C.D.C. 11), CANADIAN STANDARD DOCUMENT FOR CONTRACTOR'S QUALIFICATION STATEMENT FOR BUILDING CONSTRUCTION. Contractors shall also include: specific written confirmation from a Surety Company of the Contractor's bonding limits and current bonding commitments; a detailed description of the Contractor's Health and Safety Policies for the duration of the project; submission of most recent forms CAD7-Calculations and CAD7-Profile issued by the WSIB and Construction Safety Association; and a statement of the contractor's current liability insurance coverage of $2,000.000. Prequalification proposals are to be forwarded to: The Durham District School Board, Purchasing Department, 400 Taunton Road East, Whitby, Ontario, L1R 2K6, in envelopes with contents clearly marked: "RFP 07 - 01 Prequalification Proposals for Construction of Sports Field At Bolton C. Falby Public School, Ajax, On"before the closing time and date: 3:00 p.m. (Local Time) Thursday, February 22, 2007. It should be noted that faxed submissions are not acceptable. Submissions should restrict the information provided to show relevant experience in the immediate past five (5) years in school projects of similar size and construction value. Drawings, specifications, and Tender documents will be made available only to a limited number of Contractors who have been deemed by the Owner and the Architect to be prequalified to perform on these projects. The Board reserves the right to further prequalify contractors for projects subsequent to the initial selected list. D.M. HOMENIUK C.P.P., CPPO, JACK MASSIE Manager of Purchasing Superintendent of Education/Facilities Services To ronto Airport Christian Fellowship Now in Ajax Ajax Community Centre Banquet Hall 75 Centennial Rd. Sunday Family Service - 10am For more information visit www.tacfeast.org or call 416-674-8463 Come Come WORD OF TRUTH CHRISTIAN CENTRE 1527 Bayly St. Pickering 905-839-0333 Senior Pastor Joseph Fisher We invite you to come and celebrate Jesus with us! Worship times: Sun. 11am & 7pm, Wed. 7pm Fri. 8pm - Youth (R.E.A.C.H.) Visit our Resource Centre at 1543 Bayly St. or call: 905-839-4953 We provide: mentoring, computer training, tutoring, career development, anger & stress management assistance, teen parent support & fun activities. (For youths ages 13-19) ST. ANDREW’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 35 Church St. N., Pickering Village 905-683-7311 http://ca.geocities.com/st.andrewsajax@rogers.com Sunday Family Worship - 10:30am Sunday School & Supervised Nursery EVERYONE WELCOME To advertise your church in our regular To advertise your church in our regular Worship Section on FridaysWorship Section on Fridays Call Janice at 905-683-0707 or fax 905-579-4218Call Janice at 905-683-0707 or fax 905-579-4218 WorshipWorship Email:Email: jsam@durhamregion.comjsam@durhamregion.com Ajax Alliance Learn about Christianity on 6 consecutive Monday nights Starts Feb. 19th 7:00-8:00 p.m. All Welcome! Just north of 401 off Westney Rd. www.ajaxalliancechurch.com (905) 427-6613 Pickering Village United Church Worship on Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Sunday School/Child Care 300 Church St. N., Ajax 905-683-4721 pvuc@pvuc.ca www.pvuc.ca BLACKSTOCK.Large, bright 2 bedroom apartment. Very quiet, private country setting overlook- ing huge pond/gardens/waterfall. Like new. Available immediately. $950/inclusive. First/last. No pets/no smokers. Call Jim 905- 985-7351. BLUEWATER PARK WHITBY 1 & 2 Bedrooms Please call Mon - Fri 9 am-5 pm Evening by appt. only 905-571-3522 Shelter Canadian Properties Ltd. BOWMANVILLE,clean quiet non-smoking adult-lifestyle build- ing. One bedroom & 2 bedroom plus office apts. Parking, laundry, no dogs, available March/April 1st. (905)725-1052. BRIGHT, LARGE, LOFT STYLE apt. Private yard. Excel- lent condition. New kit. and bath. Laundry, parking. N. Pickering. $800/mth.+part utilities.416-577-6658. OSHAWA,1 bedroom basement apt. Stevenson/Adelaide, quiet neighborhood, separate entrance, appliances, parking laundry in- cluded. No pets/smoking, available immediately. $650. in- clusive. Firs/last. Call (905) 556- 0338, (905)550-1188. CLIPPER APARTMENTS AJAX 2 & 3 Bed. Please call Mon-Fri. 9 am - 5 pm Evening by appt. only 905-683-6021 Shelter Canadian Properties Ltd. DOWNTOWN OSHAWA, One bedroom $700 all inclusive both very clean, Available now - 2 bedroom, March 1st, $765 plus hydro (905)725-8710. DUNDAS/COCHRANE,Whitby 2 bedroom, laundry on site, one garage parking, no smoking/pets. $875/mo. + hydro. Freshly paint- ed, balcony, ensuite storage, im- mediate possession, (416)200- 9474 Hi-Rise - Walk to GM 2 Bed. & 3 Bed. from $775 & up. Large suites, freshly decorated. Must see to appreciate. 5% OFF TO RETIREES OR SENIORS 905-438-0120 LARGE 1 & 2 Bedroom Apts. Simcoe S. Oshawa. Clean, close to 401 & bus stop, parking avail. Stove, fridge, water incl. Available March 1st. First/last. 905-576- 6328 ext. 63 or 905-666-4670. LARGE 1 BEDROOM basement apartment. Oshawa. Masson St N. Private Entrance. $750/mo all inclusive, includes laundry, cable, parking. Non-smoking. Avail. im- mediately. First/last, references. (905) 439-1770 NORTH Oshawa - 1 & 2, April lst. 2 bedroom March lst. Clean, family building. Heat, hydro and two appliances included. Pay cable, parking and laundry fa- cilities. (905)723-2094 ONE BEDROOM APARTMENT, Oshawa, air, separate entrance, upper level of home, suitable for single professional, no smok- ing/pets, lst/last, available imme- diately. (905) 728-9706. ONE BEDROOM BASEMENT, walkout, fireplace, beautiful, clean, bright. Pickering, near schools and all amenities, asking $800. includes utilities and new appliances. Available March lst. (905)683-0926. OSHAWA Park/Adelaide (230 Nipigon St) 1 & 2 Bedrooms Well maintained and newly renovated apts. Near all amenities. From $775/mo+ hydro. (905)723-0977 OSHAWA - Nicely decorated 2 bedroom apt., in clean well- maintained building. Heat, water, parking included, on-site laundry, near schools, shopping, transit. Available immediately. $690/mo. +hydro. 905-576-3813 to view. OSHAWA Simcoe/Taunton, trip- lex, private clean 3-bdrm, hard- wood & ceramic, Air, dishwasher, storage, parking and laundry facilities. No pets/smoking. $975+hydro. (905)839-3939, 416- 720-1353 OSHAWA,Best Deals! Newly Renovated 1, 2 & 3 bdrm in sen- ior lifestyle bldg. Large units, new kitchens, carpeting, windows, se- curity. Near hospital, bus stop. Avail. Feb/March. Call 905-728- 4966 or 1-866-601-3083 www.apartmentsinontario.com OSHAWA,Central Park S., 2 bedroom, 2nd floor of nice home, $760/mo utilities and appliances included. Available February- March 1st. Suitable for 1-2 peo- ple. Call (905)786-2223 OSHAWA, KING/SIMCOE - 2 bedrooms, laundry facilities, 1 parking, $725/month plus utilities, available March 1. Call Va l 905-720-0255. OSHAWA, SPACIOUS,2-bed- room apartment. Beautifully quaint setting. Large balcony - BBQ allowed. No pets, no smok- ing. $925/month. Call between 9-4:30 @ (905)576-7055 OSHAWA, WINTER SPECIAL! Newly renovated 1 & 2 bdrms in senior lifestyle bldgs. Large units. New kitchens & applianc- es, carpeting, windows, security. Near schools/bus stop & amenities. Available Feb/March. 1-866-601-3083 or 905-432- 6912. www.apartmentsinonta- rio.com OSHAWA, WINTER SPECIAL! Under new Management. 1, 2, 3 bdrms & Penthouse avail. in adult lifestyle bldg. Large units, new windows, security. Near bus, shopping. Avail. Feb/March. Call 905-723-1009 or 1-866-601-3083 or 905-728-3162 www.apartmentsinontario.com PICKERING 2 bedroom newly decorated main floor in bungalow. Large fenced yard, close to malls and transit. A/C, parking, $1200 inclusive. Available March 1st. 905-509-1651. PICKERING 3-bdrm main floor, 4 appliances, 2-parking, close to schools, shopping/GO. $1100 + 1/2 utilities. Avail. immediately. Call Richard days 416-601- 7858, evenings/wknds 905-686- 9662 PICKERING Rougemount/Hwy 2, 2 bedroom basement $950 inclu- sive. Oshawa, Park Rd.,/Bloor St., duplex, 3 bedrooms $1050, and 1 bedroom plus den, $775. no pets/smoking. Call Ed. 905- 509-4437. PICKERING,large 2 bedroom, basement apt. Liverpool and Bay- ly. Walk to GO, professionally fin- ished, separate entrance, park- ing, no pets, available immediate- ly., $875 inclusive, (905)420- 9457, after 6 pm PICKERING,2-bedroom base- ment, large, bright, 4 appliances, parking, walk to GO & Town Cen- tre. $750/mo + 1/2 utilities. Avail. immediately. Call Mike days 905- 427-4077 ext. 24, evenings & wknds 905-665-3666 WHITBY Large, bright 1-bdrm walkout bsmt apt, high ceilings, separate entrance, patio, parking- no smoking/pets. Avail March 1st $745 inclusive. 905 665 2508. PICKERING,4-bedroom main floor, hardwood floors, 4-appli- ances, close to GO, schools/shopping. $1200/mo+ 1/2 utilities. Avail. immediately. Call Richard days 416-601- 7858, evenings/wknds 905-686- 9662 PICKERING, BASEMENT apart- ment, 1 bedroom, separate en- trance, washer/dryer, gas fire- place, PETS WELCOME. Available immediately. $750 in- clusive. No Smoking. 905-839- 1250. PICKERING, LARGE,profes- sionally done, bright, open con- cept, 1-bedroom basement. Sep- arate entrance, laundry, one parking, 4pc bath, cable. $900/inclusive. March 1st. No smoking, Lisa (905)839-4225 sasingh@trebnet.com PICKERING- above ground walk- out 3-bedroom apt. appliances, sep. entrance, air conditioning, back patio, 2-parking, March 1st. $950+. No smoking/pets. (905)683-9629 Regency Manor 2-BEDROOM extra-large in quiet bldg, freshly painted, in beautiful Whitby neighbourhood. Ideal for adults & seniors. clean building. insuite storage, onsite laundry. Incredible value! 905-668-7758 viewit.ca (vit #17633) Still Renting? Why? Owning is cheaper! First time buyers . Free list of homes available with no money down! From $900/mth.(oac) with pictures 1-888-599-0098 use ID# 8899 or Www.Stoprenting Durham.Com Dan Plowman, Salesperson, Remax Rouge River Realty Ltd. Brokerage WHITBY - 123 Annes St. 2 bed. available in quiet 6-plex, perfect for single mature person. No pets. $800/mo includes heat and water. Hydro extra (905)725-4145 WHITBY - cozy, quiet 1 bed. apt. in Dundas/Byron St. North. Available now, hardwood floors, large deck. $845/mo/inclusive, with one month free. lst/last, heart of downtown. 3 month paid cable. (905)430-2814. WHITBY - Garden St. apt. build- ing. Spacious carpeted, newly painted with balcony. Close to bus, shopping, all utilities includ- ed. Avail. now. First/last/no pets. 1-bed. $800; 2-bed. $925; 3-bed $1050, 905-767-2565. WHITBY - second floor of house, private entrance and yard, 1-bed- room plus den, livingroom, eat-in kitchen, 4pc. bath, parking, $875 + utilities. Available March 1st. (905)668-7469 WHITBY Brock/Dundas. Near Go Tr ansit, Price-Chopper & No- Fr ills. 1 & 2 bedroom apts. available now. Free Parking. $750/$825 month. No pets/smok- ing. Call Mr or Mrs. Munshi (416)269-4976. WHITBY CENTRAL.1 bedroom $775 plus heat & hydro (approx. $70), rent includes parking, wa- ter, walk to 4 corners, transit, new library. Available March 1. Call (905)666-2936. WHITBY,spacious 2 bedroom basement apt. in executive home, c/a, hardwood and ceramic floors, close to Hwy school, shopping, $900 all inclusive. (905) 433- 8778, (905) 409-7565, (416) 418- 4611. WHITBY,Thickson Rd. area, 1 bedroom apt. with walk out base- ment. Fridge and stove included. Private entrance. Parking. Available now. $750 inclusive. Call (905)743-0245. QUIET AND RELIABLE small family looking for two bedroom apartment in the Grand- view/Cherrydown area in Oshawa. Please call 905-429- 2180. 2 BEDROOM /1 bathroom condo in Bowmanville (Aspen Springs). Available March 15,2007. $950/mo + utilities. Please call 416-712-7130 2 BEDROOM CONDO, Down- town Pickering, 5 appliances, 24/hr security, Gym, Sauna, En- tertainment Room, out door pool, A/C, billiards room. No smoking. (905)435-1142, (416)509-8693 BRAND NEW 2-BR CONDOS for rent in the Port of Newcastle, minutes from beach, marina, restaurant & walking trail. One unit on first floor with French doors out to large patio & one on third floor with view of lake. Tennis courts/Pool/Exercise Room coming soon. With s/s fridge, stove, dishwasher, wash- er/dryer, a/c. Available March 1st /15th. First/Last. $1200.00+. Call 905-987-3293. GORGEOUS 1 bed. condo available April lst. Pickering. Hardwood floors, crown mould- ings, beautiful view, ensuite laun- dry, freshly painted, underground parking. $l,300/all inclusive. Sen- iors discount available. (905)723- 4323 or (905) 447-9844. SAILWINDS, WHITBY Harbour. Luxury building, large 1 bdrm. plus den, 950sq.ft., 2 baths, 5 appliances, blinds, new carpeting, recreation centre, air conditioned, $1350/mo. inclusive. Call 905- 665-6054. STUNNING 2+1 BDRM condo, 1725 sq ft. Lots of upgrades. All exterior maintenance done for you. Overlooks ravine. $1350+ utilities. Courtice. (905)666-1333 Ask for Yvonne WHITBY, 1 BEDROOM with den/dining room and solarium. Appliances, central air, en suite laundry, rec facility, underground parking. $975 inclusive. Availability April 1. Call 416-684- 3033. -AA ABA-DABA-DOO-Own your own home, no down payment re- quired, from $525/month. WHY RENT? 5.09% OAC. $33,000+ family income, up to $25,000 cash back (non-repayable) Call Ken Collis Broker, Coldwell Banker 2M Realty (905)576-5200 kencollis@sympatico.ca 3 BEDROOM BUNGALOW, Oshawa at Harmony/Olive. Near schools, shopping and rec centre. $1200/month + utilities. 1st/last/references. No smok- ing/pets. Available immediately. Call 905-432-1828 3BEDROOM HOUSE, Ramsey Rd. & Fingerboard Rd., Little Brit- ain. $900.00+ utilities. Available March 1st. Call 905-427-0403 3+1 BEDROOM SEMI,2 bath- rooms, mins to 401, First/last. $1200/mo.+ utilities. Available April 1st. Call 905-259-2323. 3-BEDROOM HOME for rent, Oshawa/Whitby border, no appli- ances, freshly painted. $980/month plus utilities, first/last. Grass cutting & snow removal in- cluded. Available February 15th. Call 905-434-5146. 4 BEDROOM FARM HOUSE, Sunderland, 20 minutes north of Port Perry, $900 + heat and hy- dro. Available February 13. Call 705-357-3576. A RENT-TO-OWN 3+2 bedroom bungalow, 2 bathrooms, nice area Oshawa. Fenced yard, 5 ap- pliances, 3 car parking, $1375+ Call (705)722-2145 AJAX - Rossland/Audley - 4 bed- rooms new, close to 401, Malls, c/a, appliances, fireplace, upper- floor laundry, garage, no pets. $1600+. First/last/references. Available March 1st. (905)665- 7663 AJAX 3 BEDROOM sunny de- tached bungalow main floor. New appliances. Large fenced yard w.deck. Near Pickering Beach Rd., 401 & transit. $1125/mo+2/3 utils. 416-460-2330. AJAX, SALEM & 401.Large Bright 4 Bedroom house..2300 sqft. Detached upper. 2.5 baths,dbl garage. New applianc- es. $1,395 + 2/3 utilities Available Mar 1. Call 416-568-6382 ALTONA/HWY 2,3100-sq ft de- tached, 4 bdrms, 6-parking, close to amenities. Nice area. Quiet street. $1750/mo +. Avail March 15. No smoking/pets. First/last. (905)509-9849 AN IMMACULATE 3-bdrm main floor of house in Whitby, 5 appli- ances, large fenced yard, park- ing, hardwood floors, close to GO/401, schools, shopping. $1125+ utilities. March 1st. (416)562-2074 AVAILABLE MARCH 1ST.4 bed., 3 bathrooms, Har- wood/Hwy. 2. upper level $1350+ 2/3 utilities. Call Dennis Morgan 416-587-0060, 905-831-9500. COURTICE (Townline south of Bloor) 4 bedroom detached back- split, 3 years old. appl. A/C. avail.now $1350 plus , Condolyn Mgt. 905 428-9766 EAST OSHAWA,2 bedroom bungalow, detached garage. Close to schools, shops, bus stop, 401. $1200 month + utilities. March 1, Pets welcome. (905)571-9403 NORTH OSHAWA,3-bedroom house, near schools, park and shopping. Available March 1st, $1200/month plus utilities. No smoking/pets. Call (905)721-8699 NEWLY RENOVATED,bright, spacious 1-bdrm main floor home apt now available in Oshawa. Rit- son/Adelaide. $775/mo inclusive. Non smoker. Mature person pre- ferred. (905)448-3530 OSHAWA - King and Wilson, available March 1st. 3 bed. main floor raised bungalow, quiet neighbourhood. C/a, laundry, parking, appliances. Professional couple preferred. No smok- ing/pets. First/last $1175/inclu- sive. (905)404-8335 OSHAWA - LARGE 3 BED.bun- galow main floor, in excellent family neighbourhood, close to Oshawa Centre, schools and transit. Large backyard, large gar- age, appliances, laundry, $1250/inclusive. (905)424-1113 OSHAWA, KEEWATIN/KING, beautiful 3-bdrm main floor bun- galow in excellent family neigh- bourhood. Gorgeous hardwood flooring, wonderful backyard, huge storage shed, carport, laun- dry. March 1st. $1100+ 1/2 utilities. 905-867-8414 OSHAWA, TWO BEDROOM bungalow with partially finished basement, Newly renovated. In- cludes huge private backyard, all 5 appliances plus a/c. Non smok- ers, $1150 plus utilities. lst/last. references. Available March 1st. (416)316-5585 PICKERING – BROCK/FINCH 3 bdrm upper. Clean, bright, de- tached. Large deck, 1.5 bath, laundry, 4 appliances, a/c, gar- age. No smoking / pets. $1045 + gas + 2/3 hydro. Avail immed 905-579-7138. PICKERING - NEWLY renovated 2 bedroom bungalow, full rec room, extra large lot, close to PTC, available March 1st. $1,250 plus utilities. Call (905)420-1524. PICKERING - Spacious 3 bed- room semi-detached - upper, 2-sided gas fireplace, 3 bathrms, central air, 5 appls, lovely area $1250+. 905-239-0367/647-271- 6660. PICKERING VILLAGE-3 bed. bungalow, main floor, sep. laun- dry, 5 appliances, Lots of parking, available immediately, $1250/first/last. (905)426-9072 PICKERING, WESTSHORE,de- tached bungalow, 2 bed- room+sunroom, ceramics+hard- wood, 5 appliances, private lot, near lake, nice home, 1300+util, 647-286-0567 SEMI-DETACHED 4 Bedroom house in North Oshawa $1,300 per month plus Utilities. Available March 01 - First & Last. 416-724- 3337. Leave message NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, February 9, 2007, PAGE 31 A/Pwww.durhamregion.com DURHAM PROFESSIONAL HOME DAY CARE •Infants and older, welcome •Small group settings •Programming to support child •Care close to home •Licensed under Day Nurseries Act Call 905-509-1207 to find out more www.durhamchildcare.org Sunday, February 11th Preview 11:30 a.m. Starts 1:00 p.m. Public Jewellery & Art Auction Just in time for Valentine's, Kahn's is bringing to you, a spectacular selection of Jewellery & Framed Art. Your Special Someone deserves a piece of your love in 10, 14 or 18 kt, yellow or white gold with added accents of Diamonds, Rubies, Sapphires, Amethyst, Smokey Quartz, Onyx or Pearls. There will be over 100 lots of Ladies' & Men's items such as Eternity Rings, Earrings, Bangle Bracelets, Tennis Bracelets, Gold Chains, Screw Back Earrings, Pendants & Necklaces. Values of Pieces range from as low as $200.00 to $13,500.00 (Appraised Value) Just imagine a Ladies 14k White Gold & Diamond Solitaire Ring ($13,500.00), a Ladies Yellow Gold Tennis Bracelet with Diamonds ($8,500.00), a Men's 14k Yellow Gold & Diamond Ring ($5,000.00), a Ladies 14k White Gold Eternity Pendant with Diamonds ($2,300.00), a Ladies 14k White Gold & Diamond Necklace ($4,400.00) Ladies 14k White Gold & Ruby Ring ($650.00), Men's 14k Yellow Gold Lion Ring ($1,100.00), Ladies 18k White Gold & Diamond Bangle Bracelet ($8,700.00), a Ladies Heart Pendant 14k White Gold with Blue Sapphire Stones ($565.00), a Ladies Yellow Gold & Fresh Water Pearls Necklace ($1,330.00),a Men's 10k Gold Chain ($504.00), a Men's 14k White & Yellow Gold Bracelet ($2,520.00), a Ladies 14k White Gold Earrings with an Oval Grey Amethyst Stone ($750.00), Ladies 18k White Gold Earrings with Ruby Inlay ($3,000.00), a Men's 10k Yellow Gold & Onyx Ring ($1,095.00) & much, much, more… Save money & look brilliant. 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PROFESSIONAL COUPLE WANTED - nearly new, O/L Scu- gog at Viewlake, deeded access, good commuting point, $1400/mo. Mick McMullen, Sales- rep, Re/Max County Town Realty Inc, Brokerage 705-324-6153 3 BED. TOWNHOUSE,central Oshawa location. Totally reno- vated top to bottom. Freshly painted throughout. Includes fridge, stove, washer/dryer, dish- washer. Avail. March 1st. Justin 905-922-5055. 3-BEDROOM + 3-1/2 bathroom, Whitby Shores townhouse, clean, bright, $1,200 + utilities. No pets, no smokers. Contact (647)297- 4057. 3-BEDROOM townhouse/garage in prime location Whitby. Close to schools/GO/401. Rent $1295 (includes water/5-appliances) plus utilities. No pet/smoking. Available Mar. lst. (905)668-2204 (905)706-5603 AJAX New townhouse, 1500sq.ft. Westney/Bayly, appliances, A/C, $1300+utilities. No smoking/pets. Available March 1st 416-258-1530 FABULOUS NEW freehold town- house, Oshawa 3 spacious bed- rooms, 2 baths, eat-in kitchen, 6 appliances. Near school, steps to lake, quiet neighborhood, great family home. No smoking/pets $1200/mo +utilities. Avail. imme- diately. (905)576-5253 HILLCREST HEIGHTS Commu- nity Living in Oshawa now has townhouse units available. Hydro included. Please call 905-576- 9299. OSHAWA SOUTH,To wnhouses 3-bedroom $975/mo+ utilities close to schools, shopping. First/last. 905-579-9956. OSHAWA,3 bedroom town- house, 1 year old building, hard- wood flooring, laundry, walk out to enclosed patio. $1100 monthly plus gas & hydro. Avail. April/May. (905)435-0556 BROCK/HWY. #2 Furnished and unfur- nished rooms for rent. $425-$500/month. Available immediately. Working/non-smoker. Utilities included. Close to all amenities. 905-427-7444 FURNISHED ROOMS AJAX, Separate entrance, parking. Quiet area. No pets/smoking. Suit pro- fessional gentleman. First/last. $300 and $400. Call 905-683- 5480. ROOM FOR RENT in quiet home, share bathroom and kitch- en. $350 monthly. Prefer working person. Major Oaks/Valley Farm area. Call (905)831-8979 IDEAL LOCATION,Whitby Thickson/Hwy. 2. 3-bedroom house to share. 1-bedroom available, full use of all facilities including laundry. Parking. $600/mo/inclusive/first/last. Near all amenities. Available immedi- ately, (905)576-9826 PICKERING, WHITES RD./BAY- LY , 1 bedroom, smoking, pets (negotiable). Cable, laundry, cen- tral air. $600/month. Close to amenities. Available immediately. 905-420-6355. RITSON/TAUNTON - new home, 1-bedroom upstairs, everything included. Use of all amenities, Female preferred. No pets/non- smoker. $625 all inclusive. Avail. immediately. 1-866-835-8066. ROOMMATE WANTED to share 4 bedroom townhouse with pool in Oshawa, available immediate- ly, non smoker, no pets, $500 per month first and last (905)579- 8613 please leave message. WANTED - Yamaha snowmobile, prefer Exciter or Phazer, in good condition, not abused and prefer low kms. Call 905-434-0392 LOST: GOLD MEDIC Alert Bracelet, inscription on the back (no name). Reward. Call (905)683-5065 DO YOU LIKE DANCING,mo- vies and traveling, have a good sense of humor. If so SWF would like to hear from you (SWM 60- 70). Serious replies. Please call and leave message and phone number at: 1-800-692-3269 Box #39719. AJAX, HOME CHILD CARE 401/Salem area, clean, safe home. Over 8 years experience with ECE training. Age 11months-3 years. Available im- mediately. Call (905)239-2414 or 416-409-0214 DAYCARE AVAILABLE, all ages welcome, near schools/park. Lots of fun and activities. Rose- field/Finch area. Call Teresa (905)839-9277 or 416-518-2439 PICKERING - HOME child care available, full time. ECE, Montessori trained with years of experience. Call 905-837-6590. RESPONSIBLE home childcare, 18 years experience, infants-10 years. First-Aid/CPR, creative play and outdoor activities. Church/Delaney. Call Elaine (905)683-0352 KARMA YOGA CLASSES Donation "Pay-What-Can" Min $5.00 Proceeds to local charities. Saturdays 1pm Power of 3 Yoga 599 Liverpool Rd Pickering 905-409-8861 4 pc.teak bedroom suite $300; 82" couch & matching chair, cream $125.; Stained glass din- ing lamp $100; 905-668-6001. A BEDROOM SET,gorgeous cherry sleigh, triple dresser/mir- ror, tall dresser, night table, new. Cost $7450, sell $1,500. Call 416-524-2018. A MATTRESS SET.King Ortho- pedic Pillow top set or Queen Set available. New in plastic. Cost $1,600.00 Sacrifice King $550.00/ Queen $250.00 647-271-5483. A1 ALL SATELLITE SERVICES. FREE TO AIR. Sales, Installa- tions, Repairs, ViewSat-2000 Platimum, all models in-stock. Service and Sales. (905)999- 0362 AAA CARPET FLOORING & HARDWOOD:Carpet 3 rooms from $329 (30-sq. yd.) includes: carpet, pad and installation. Free estimates. Carpet repairs. Serv- ing Durham and surrounding are- as. Professional Painting also avail. Call Sam (905)686-1772 DOUBLE OVEN built-in. cost $3500 sell $1000; Two rattan swivels/side table and ottoman cost $1600 sell $600; Queen bed- room $750; leather recliner $200; Cannonball bed single $425; Up- right freezer 1-yr $300; pine cof- fee & end $250; sofa $175; solid maple 10-pc diningroom $900. 905-260-6247 AFFORDABLE APPLIANCES, HANK'S APPLIANCES. TRUCK- LOAD EVENT! New Stainless Steel fridges only $499/up. New stoves $349/up. New dishwash- ers $199/up. New dryers only $249. New washers $299. 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. BEDROOM CHERRYWOOD. Bed, chest, dresser, nightstand. Cost $9,000. Sacrifice set $1,900. Diningroom Cherrywood table. 8 chairs/ Buffet/ hutch, Dovetail construction. New still in boxes Cost $11,000. Sacrifice $2,600. 647-271-5483. BUY/SELL stair lifts, porch lifts, scooters, hospital beds, ceiling lifts etc. Call SILVER CROSS AT (905) 668-8560 OR 1-800-659- 0668 CONTENTS OF WOMEN'S Fit- ness Gym For Sale- 18pc Circuit training equipment, weigh scale,body fat analyzer more...$5,500 Call 905-449-4650 CRIB - Never used, white w/teething drop rails. Paid over $300-Sears, asking $180. firm. Mattress available $60. Will deliv- er locally. Kelly - leave message 705-324-7934. DANBY APT SIZED freezers $209. New Danby bar fridges, $119/up. Also, variety of new ap- pliances, scratch and dent. Full manufacturers warranty. Re-con- 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 DISCOUNT CUSTOM GRANITE COUNTERTOPS SAVE 30% TO 50% Direct importers of high quality granite kitchen and bath vanity custom countertops. Save up to 30% to 50% off major retail- er prices. Call 647-261-5274 To- day! FRIGIDARE smooth top 5 burner self locking cleaning electric white stove, 6 months old, barely used paid $1800. selling for $l,000. call (905) 620-1261 serious inquires only. HIGHER QUALITY living, dining- room and bedroom furniture for sale. Moving and downsizing. Call (905)728-2294 Mon. - Fri. 9-9. 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.homeandleisure.ca HOT TUBS/SPA,2006 model, fully loaded, ozonator, cost $8,900, sacrifice $3,900. 905- 213-4669. HOUSE CONTENTS SALE Feb. 10th. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Furni- ture, framed prints, books, doul- tons, electronics, garden tools, collectibles, appliances, 7 Colette Drive Whitby. (905) 666-1281. Everything Must Go! LEER TONNEAU COVER.(Fits Ram 1500 Short-Box). Bought new 2005. Factory colour "Atlan- tic Blue". Premium cover with fac- tory spoiler and felt liner. Mint condition. $1,475 New, asking $850-o.b.o. (905)260-1000 MOVING SALE - 9 pce. dining set, living room set, bedroom set, 32 cu. in freezer, and other house accessories including dishes. (416)432-4287 NOTRE DAME H.S.boy's uni- form pants size 38 waist - used - good condition - 15.00/ea email tsmith00@rogers.com ph:905- 619-3136 Tracey PIANOS - AND - CLOCKS New models arriving, must clean out old stock.Not sure if your kids will stick with lessons..try our unique rent-to-own system. 100% of all rental payments apply! Large selection of upright and electronic pianos and Howard Miller clocks. Yamaha, Kawai, Heintzmann etc. Call TELEP PIANO 905-433-1491. www.Telep.ca WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! POOL TABLE, 1" slate. Accesso- ry package included. New in box. Cost $4395 sell for $1700. 905- 213-4669. PRO-FORM 350 s Cross Trainer Folding Treadmill. Bought new January '06. Excellent condition, hardly ever used. Retailed at $1000 will sell for $800 or best of- fer.Comes with 3 sets of hand weights, heart monitor, pulse monitor and Pro Tech cushioning. Folds up for easy storage. Must sell due to health reasons. Please call 905-831-9785. Leave message. RENT TO OWN - New and re- conditioned appliances, new TV's, Stereos, Computers, DVD Players, Furniture, Bedding, Patio Furniture, Barbecues & More! Fast delivery. No credit applica- tion refused. Paddy's Market, 905-263-8369 or 1-800-798- 5502. SATELLITE TV, - NO MONTHLY BILLS: Pay Per View + Movies, Sports, Adult + More!. SALE! Coolsat, Pansat, Ariza for as low as $129 !!!! Conditions apply. U-Neek Electronics. Visit our store @ 226 Bloor St. E. Oshawa (905) 435-0202 (web:) www.uneekelectronics.com: USED KITCHEN CABINETS, good shape, with pantry, and counters, $1600 OBO, 3pc coffee table set, $75. BBQ, $50.00. (905)723-8880 8:30-5pm, Mon- Fri or (905)668-6033 evenings and weekends USED LOCKERS required. Please call Kirk 905-261-4397 FOOD VENDORS wanted for expanding food court at Courtice Flea Market. Current openings are for baked goods, fresh meat, ethnic food and alternative. Call 905-436-1024 or visit: www.courticefleamarket.com VENDORS WANTED - Markham Spring Home Show, Feb. 23, 24, 25, 2007 Markham Fairgrounds. The fall show was the most successful & largest in years! For info. call Johanne or Karen at 905-294-2200. VENDORS WANTED for 2007 West Northumberland Home & Tr ade Show, April 20th to 22th in Po rt Hope. Contact Chairman Jim Sine 905-373-6748, to re- serve a booth. A-1 FIREWOOD,well seasoned. Guaranteed. (905)436-6600 (905)260-1774 AA-AJAX FIREWOOD - The best quality wood, seasoned cut, split, delivered. Call 905-424-1735. FIREWOOD,hardwood, dry. De- livery available. Call (905)986- 5217 or cell (905)424-9411 SPLIT HARD FIREWOOD - call Gerry at 905-427-7243 or 416- 281-5455, $75/face cord deliv- ered. 4 MONTH OLD Rottweiler, Champion blood lines, CKC reg- istered. Paid $1200 asking $600. Ve ry friendly, needs room to run, call (905)728-8925, cell 905-244- 1661 AFRICAN GREY Timmy Parrot for sale, very friendly, needs a good home with lots of attention, $800 firm, with cage. 905-434- 0392. AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD, 6 months, male, vaccinated, $350. Phone 705-632-1719. FREE:1 year old black cat. Loving, friendly, shots and spayed. (905)509-4193 BASSET HOUND PUPPIES for sale. First shots, dewormed. $600. Call Andrew or Michelle, day: 905-623-7746 or weekends and weeknights, 905-342-3660 BEAUTIFUL GOLDEN retriever puppies. Experienced breeder since 1967. First shots, de- wormed, vet checked. Health guarantee. $500. Judy (905)576- 6320. BORDER COLLIE pups for sale, ready to go, vaccinated, de- wormed, micro chipped, take one home for $550. 905-352-3813. FREE TO LOVING HOME,3-yr old cat, female, spayed, all shots, tattooed. All accessories. Must go due to allergies. (905)831-6989 GERMAN SHEPHERD Puppies. 8 weeks old. Mother on site. CKC registered, tattooed, vet checked, first shots. Family raised. $900.00 Call 905-985- 9139. GOLDEN DOODLES,rare, F1B, parti-colours, male & female, first shots. Ready in 2 weeks. Paper trained. Parents on site. Call 647- 234-3219 www.partidoods.com BUDGET HOME IMPROVEMENTS BATHROOMS, KITCHENS, COUNTER TOPS, LICENSED ELECTRICIAN, HEATING AND AIR, RECROOMS, PLUMBING, HOME OFFICES Mario (905)619-4663 Cell 416-275-0034 ALL SEASONS RENOVATIONS & REPAIRS Experienced in home improvements Dependable and reliable FREE quote: 905-409-8302 905-239-2349 Steven or Darrick BASEMENT BATHROOM KITCHEN RENOS/REPAIRS CALL DOUG (905)626-3771 C.H.I.P. Custom Home Improvement Plus *Professional *Experienced *Reliable •Custom Rec Rooms •Remodel for Resale •Garage Reorganized •General Repairs •Electrical •Carpentry •Laminate Floors •Garage Door Openers •New Decks (book early) For Free Estimates Call Multi-Task Bob 905-837-3225 G.C.B. CONSTRUCTION INC General Home Renovations & Improvements All work guaranteed Craig (905) 686-1913 HANDIMAN * Painting * Drywall * Plastering * Carpentry * Basements * Bathrooms 416-937-1948 HANDYMAN / FIXER For all small household jobs Free Estimates Call Brian (905)231-9674 Tooley's Painting & General Repairs Interior/Exterior Painting & Staining Drywall, Hardwood Flooring, Tiling Call for Free quote (905)576-9283 PLUMBER ON THE GO To p Quality Plumbing at Reasonable rates Service and new installations Residential/Commercial No job too big or small Free estimates - over 20 years experience (905)837-9722 Select Home Renovations The Home Improvement Specialists Specializing in Kitchens, Bathrooms Basements & All types of Flooring Pain ting & Decks Seniors Discounts Available Call for free estimate (905) 428-6532 A1 1/2 PRICE JUNK REMOVAL!! All Junk Removed. Homes,Yards, Businesses, etc. We do all the loading. Seniors Discounts. Cheap and fast Service!! In Service for 25yrs. 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For free estimate call 905-243-2798 TMS PAINTING & DECOR Interior & Exterior European Workmanship Fast, clean, reliable service (905)428-0081 CROSS MOVERS Dependable & Reliable Good Rates 24-hour Service Licenced/Insured (905)683-5342 (416)423-0239 (905)239-1263 DOAEC MOVING/DELIVERY ✓ fully insured and bonded ✓ honest and reliable ✓reasonable rates (905) 426-4456 (416) 704-0267 Absolute Cleaning Services Licensed & Insured -To tired - No Time- Just don't like to clean. $25.00 Off 1st clean- ing service Give Us A Call (905)620-1426 Experienced, Honest, Reliable, European Cleaning Lady is looking for work in the Ajax, Pickering, Whitby area. Excellent references Call Grace (905)239-1803 NORTHERN LIGHTS TRAFFIC Ticket Fighters. We have over 50 years of police and courtroom ex- perience to assist you in defend- ing charges of speeding, danger- ous driving, careless and im- paired. Call today for a free con- sultation. 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REGISTERED German Shep- herd puppies. 100% German im- port lines. Vet checked/first shots/health guaranteed/tattooed. Adult male & female also available. Family raised. 10min. North Port Perry. 705-786-0322. SHI-PUG PUPPIES for sale. First shots & dewormed, 6 beautiful pups, males & females. Ready to go. 905-728-8530, 416-846-7754 YOU COULD HAVE your dog under control and listening in 2 short weeks. TSURO DOG TRAINING. www.tsurodogtraining.com 905- 797-2855. 1996 EXPLORER 4X4, $2999. 1997 Bonneville, $2999. 1998 Malibu, loaded with leather, $3690. 1999 Cavalier Z24, $3690. 2004 Pontiac Montana, 120K, $11,900. Others from $1699 and up Certified and E-tested, (Kelly and Sons Since 1976.) (905)683-7301 or (905)424-9002. www.kellyandsonsauto.com 1997 DODGE INTREPID ES. Runs well, but needs some work. 167K highway miles. Air and heater works very good (AC ser- viced last summer). Very minor rust spots. This car was well broken in and all fluids changed regularly to date. $1,000-o.b.o. Call 905-435-0070. 1999 CHEV CAVALIER Z24, au- to, air, CD, ABS, 188k, $3500 Call (905)436-0493 2000 NISSAN ALTIMA - Sale Price $8650. 4 door automatic, fully loaded, one owner. Full service history, only 124,000 kms. Meticulously maintained. A lot of car for the money. Won't last long. Only at AJAX NISSAN 1-866-304-7326. www.durhamcreditzone.com 2000 NISSAN MAXIMA GLE, Sale Price $9,995. Automatic, Top of the line Maxima. Heated leather seating, power moonroof. Full service history from new. Meticulously cared for. Priced for an immediate sale. Bought & Serviced at AJAX NISSAN 1-866-304-7326. www.durhamcreditzone.com 2000 OLDS ALERO,loaded, 188k, $4,200. Call 905-432-3915. 2001 VW TDI.Sale Price $11,990. Diesel engine, 5spd., fully loaded including heated seats and a power moonroof. Only 107,000 kms. Finished in black. One owner, incredibly well maintained. A very rare & desirable vehicle. Priced for an immediate sale. Only at AJAX NISSAN 1-866-304-7326. www.durhamcreditzone.com 2002 NISSAN SENTRA GXE - Only $79.00 bi-weekly + tx. Pmt. to own - $1,000 trade in. 4 door 5 spd. 68,000 kms. Fully loaded with alloy wheels. In immaculate condition. Too good to be true. Only at AJAX NISSAN 1-866- 304-7326. www.durhamrcreditzone.com 2003 GRAND PRIX,GT, black, in beautiful condition, Automatic, power windows, locks. Runs well. asking $10,900. call (416)678- 4727. 2003 NISSAN MAXIMA SE, Sale Price $20,725. Only 46,000 kms. 4 door, silver on black leather. Nissan's most elite Maxima. Every conceivable option pos- sible. Factory warranty. Shop and compare for such a de- sirable, low mileage, pristine Maxima. Only at AJAX NISSAN, 1-866-304-7326. www.durhamcreditzone.com 2004 PONTIAC GRAND AM, 100,000 km, in good condition. best offer over $10,000. Call 905- 377-0361 evenings and week- ends. 2005 HONDA ACCORD LX-G. Only 22,000 kms. Sale Price $19,790. Finished in platinum pearl. 4 door automatic, fully loaded. In showroom condition. A very desirable vehicle at a very affordable price. Factory warranty until 2010. Only at AJAX NISSAN 1-866-304-7326. www.durhamcreditzone.com 2006 NISSAN SENTRA Special Edition, only 18,000 kms. Only $129/bi-weekly + tx. Pmt. to own with $0 Downpmt. 4 door automatic fully loaded. A very desirable vehicle at a very affordable price. Factory warranty until 2011. Only at AJAX NISSAN. 1-866-304-7326. www.durhamcreditzone.com DIRECT AUTOMOTIVE MAR- KETING Garage Equipment Di- rect from Wholesaler (New & Used).Alignment Systems & Lifts, Above Ground Lifts, Coats Tire Equipment, AMMCO Brake Equipment, Air Compressors. (905) 428-8324 (416)580-7803 $ $ ADAM & RON'S SCRAP cars, trucks, vans. Pay cash, free pick up 7 days/week (anytime) 905-424-3508 ! $ ! AARON & LEO Scrap Cars & Trucks Wanted. Cash paid 7 days/week anytime. Pleases call 905-426-0357. $$$$$ JOHNNY JUNKER WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE. 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