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Home My WebLink AboutNA2007_02_28SERVICE HOURS MON., WED., THURS., FRI. 7:30 A.M. - 6:00 P.M. TUES. 7:30 A.M. - 8:00 P.M. SAT. 8:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. (905) 831-5400 www.p ickeringhonda.com Email: service@pickeringhonda.com 575 KINGSTON RD. The Pickering 44 PAGES ✦ Metroland Durham Region Media Group ✦ WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2007 ✦ Optional delivery $6 / Newsstand $1 Tough guy The Ford F-250 stars in Eddie Murphy’s ‘Norbit’ Wheels pullout Stepping off the court The players mattered most to retiring coach Ron Parfitt Page B1 THAT’S ONE BIG KITE Mike Pochwat photo PICKERING — Avid kiteboarder Jeff Hamilton helps a friend launch his kite on the frozen surface of Frenchman’s Bay recently. With a gusty wind, it was a good op- portunity to practise their kite-flying skills. [ Briefly ] Pickering and Ajax clean up DURHAM — There are many things floating in Ajax/Pickering area waters and at least 192 peo- ple found out firsthand what they were. That’s the number of reg- istered participants from Ajax and Pickering who took part in the 2006 TD Canada Trust Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup. In September, they scoured over 3.3 kilometres of shoreline removing 336 kilograms of litter. Local clean- up sites were the Ajax waterfront and Duffins marsh, the Beachpoint Promenade and Forestbrook Park. Canada-wide, there were 966 cleanup sites, over 2,080 km of shoreline was cleaned and 84,708 kg of garbage removed. Some of the found items were common, such as food wrappers, eating utensils, bottles and straws, while others were more bizarre, such as barbecues, toilet seats, a duct- tape canoe, a rickshaw and a street lamp. Cigarette butts have topped the list every year as the most found item and last year was no exception, with 214,229 found. The largest item removed was a stolen car found in Surrey’s Nicomeki River in British Columbia. The environmental effort was begun 12 years ago by the Vancou- ver Aquarium in B.C. before going national. Now citizens Canada-wide can help make their country clean- er. “For many people, this program is the first step toward actively participating in conserving the en- vironment and critical animal habi- tat for future generations,” said Dr. John Nightinggale, president of the Vancouver Aquarium. To r egister for the 2007 clean- up, visit www.vanaqua.org/cleanup or call toll free at 1-877-427-2422. Registered participants receive cleanup packages that have all the supplies they need to participate. [ Index ] Editorial Page, A6 Sports, B1 Entertainment, B4 Classified, B5 [ Call us] General: 905 683 5110 Distribution: 905 683 5117 General Fax: 905 683 7363 Newsroom Fax: 905 683 0386 Pressrun 49,900 durhamregion.com Pickering councillor calls for more community input By Kristen Calis kcalis@durhamregion.com PICKERING — Ward 3 City Council- lor David Pickles fears Kinsale resi- dents have not been properly con- sulted on the expansion of Hwy. 7. At Monday night’s executive com- mittee meeting at City Hall, plans to widen Hwy. 7 from Brock Road to Hwy. 12 were presented to councillors. After studying congestion trends and traffic flow problems, Kevin Rodger, an engi- neer with transportation consultants McCormick Rankin Corporation, said “we’ve concluded widening is needed today.” However, the expansion of the high- way means some homes will have to be demolished in the community of Kinsale. “Three houses would have to be re- moved, including the heritage feature,” Mr. Rodger said. Will MacKenzie, information of- ficer for the ministry of transporta- tion (MTO), said although this home is a heritage feature, “it has not been granted protection as a heritage site.” Mr. Rodger said they have met with Kinsale residents and “their primary concern is the value of their property.” But Coun. Pickles noted a meeting was not actually held in Kinsale. He said because more work will be done in Kinsale than most other commu- nities and the construction is “really taking away part of the community,” he would like to see a public meeting take place. “It’s right on their doorstep,” he said in an interview. “They need the opportunity to raise their questions and get answers.” Mr. MacKenzie said the meeting held in the Brougham community last week was well attended. He said each household in the community was no- tified of the meeting. In response to Coun. Pickles’ suggestion that a meet- ing be held in Kinsale itself, he said, “We could look at it, but there were quite a few people from Kinsale at the meeting.” Mr. MacKenzie recognizes the importance of community input. He said residents filled out comment sheets at the meetings or sent in e- mails with their concerns. “Sometimes people come up with ideas we haven’t even thought of,” he said. The next step for the MTO is to file a Transportation Environmental Study Report (TESR) and after that, the public will have 30 days to comment. Once the proposal is approved by the ministry of the environment, the MTO has to sit down with property owners on an individual basis. “If we are unable to reach a negotia- tion price, we do have the option of the expropriation process,” Mr. MacKenzie said. However, he said this is not the ideal situation and emphasizes resi- dents are guaranteed to receive the fair market value of their home. “Our main motto is ‘willing seller, willing buyer’,” he said. “In most cases, it works.” ✦ Make less trash a goal this year. Editorial A6Kinsale homes to be destroyed so Hwy. 7 can be widened By Izabela Jaroszynski ijaroszynski@durhamregion.com DURHAM — Nearly two weeks after a fire destroyed fuel supply at an Imperial Oil refinery in Ontario, local residents and businesses are feeling the heat of gas shortages. “I drove past two gas stations that were closed on my way to work this morning,” says Kathy Rieger, owner of Circle Taxi in Whitby. “Right now we are OK, but if this continues we will start to be affected.” While the fuel supply shortage ini- tially impacted only Esso gas stations, problems have since spread to Petro- Canada and Shell. Compounded by the two-week old CN Rail strike, supply problems have resulted in gas station closures and a significant spike in pric- es at those that do remain open. Sylvia Kovesfalvi, a spokeswoman for the Ontario Ministry of Energy, said that the crisis is expected to end soon. “It is our understanding that the situ- ation is likely to get better over the next couple of days,” she said. “We are asking motorists to be patient.” Meanwhile, Ms. Rieger says many of the drivers she employs have to drive Drivers finding gas in short supply ✦ See Transit, Page A2 www.liquidationworld.com Supply and selection will vary by outlet. Not all items available at all outlets. Shop early for best selection. Items may not be exactly as illustrated. Should you not be satisfied with your purchase, we offer an exchange or refund with receipt. IT’S YOUR MONEY - SAVE IT! FUR NITURE - F OOD - HOME DECOR - FA SHION - HOUSEWAR ES - PAIN T - HAR DWAR E - G IFT WAR E & MOR E! Why Pay Retail? 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I can just make sure I have a full tank.” Even as fuel reached nearly a dollar per litre, one gas station on Bloor Street in Oshawa was buzzing with activity. Drivers crammed their cars into the waiting area early yesterday afternoon, lining up for their turn to fill up. “I didn’t expect this,” said Oshawa resi- dent Tom Anderson as he waited in his car. Although Mr. Anderson said he isn’t too worried yet, he did echo the concerns of many at the pump: how will I get to work if there is no fuel? “It isn’t good. I am going to run out of fuel very soon,” said the owner of the Oshawa station, who waved off further questions -- including an inquiry about his name -- as he turned his attention back to dealing with the lineup of cus- tomers. Waiting in that line was local busi- nessman Kent Wiseman. “I am absolutely worried about it,” he said of the fuel shortage. “I am coming here and filling up all of my friends’ vehicles as well.” As owner of Same Day Junk Remov- al, Mr. Wiseman said he is concerned about having to turn down business when his vehicles have nothing to run on. “Our business depends on fuel,” he said. And he isn’t the only one. Patty Faith, spokeswoman for Gen- eral Motors Canada, says the company is keeping an eye on the crisis. “They are continuing to monitor the situation, but there has been no impact yet,” she said. Durham Region Transit -- which has it’s own fuel storage facility in Ajax -- has recently topped off the tanks and deputy general manager, Phil Meagher, says buses are not likely to be affected. “Not for the next few days,” he said. “We haven’t been advised of any short- age in diesel fuel.” As a precaution, however, Mr. Mea- gher says DRT will keep its storage tanks above the mid-level mark. The Ontario Trucking Association says that although they have not re- ceived any reports of truckers having to shut down or park rigs as a result of the shortage, the situation is growing worse by the day. “We have not seen the worst of it yet even though many companies are scrambling to find fuel and prices continue to escalate,” said David Brad- ley, president of the OTA. The cost of diesel fuel -- which is the second largest component of operating costs for most trucking companies and the single largest cost for independent owner-operators -- has risen by 20 per cent over the past few weeks. And many companies are reporting that their bulk storage facilities are empty or close to it. With fuel suppliers informing compa- nies that relief may not come for days, the association is planning to set up a make-shift fuel matching service on its website (www.ontruck.org) where those members with sufficient supply of diesel fuel can sell it to member com- panies that are short. Two sought after safe emptied of cash PICKERING — Two suspects are being sought after an armed holdup at a Pickering business Sunday morning. An employee at the Cash Money outlet on Kingston Road told Durham police she was talking to a friend when two masked men, one of them armed with a handgun, entered and assaulted them around 11 a.m. The suspects led the woman into an office where they demanded she open a safe, police said. The suspects fled with a quantity of cash and were seen getting into a silver vehicle that had been parked nearby. Neither the employee nor her male companion were injured during the robbery, po- lice said. The robbery suspects are described as black men in their mid-20s. Tr ansit officials prepared in event of gas shortage ✦ Tr ansit from page A1 Covering Durham’s education situation ccrimi@durhamregion.comREPORTER CRYSTAL CRIMINEWS ADVERTISER 905-683-5110 drinfo.ca/bevanblog.htmlSTEVE BEVAN’SFOLLOW ALL OUR BLOGS durhamregion. typepad.comNIGHT SKIESBLOG Look up, way up Is the sky really the limit? We can be reached at 905-683-5110 NEWS ADVERTISER healthycanadians.ca 1 800 O-Canada (1 800 622-6232) Physical activity. It’s for life! When you start them off with a healthy, active lifestyle, kids have more energy and self-confidence to pursue their goals for the future. 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General Contractors interested in being pre-qualifi ed to bid the work MUST submit the following: • Completed CCDC Document No. 11 including listing of completed projects, references, etc. • Management staff resumes. • Letter from a nationally recognized Surety Com pany stating total bonding limit and confi rming availability of Bonding. • Letter authorizing DCDSB to obtain fi nancial information from institutions on the application. • Detailed description of the Contractor’s Health and Safety policies. • Submission of most recent form of CAD 7 Calculations or the Merit Adjusted Premium Program Rate Statement (MAPP) issued by the WSIB. Te nders for all projects over the next two years will be invited from the list of pre-qualifi ed General Contractors only. The prequalifi cation process will include an assessment of previous performance in a number of areas, including but not limited to: similar work, scheduling, management, workmanship, fi nal completion, correction of defi ciencies and Health & Safety. Pre-qualifi cation information shall be submitted to the Architect not later than 12:00 noon: MONDAY, 12 MARCH 2007 Envelopes labeled General Contractor Pre- qualification Submission for the Durham Catholic District School Board and delivered to: Paul Weppler, Saccoccio Weppler Architects Inc., 215 Morrish Road, Suite 109, Toronto, Ontario, M1C 1E9 (416)282-1197 Submissions received after the closing deadline will not be accepted. The Board reserves the right to select and approve only those Contractors that the Board deems suitable. MARY ANN MARTIN PATRICIA A. MANSON Chair of the Board Director of Education DURHAM CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD PRE-QUALIFICATION OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS The Board intends to invite Mechanical and Electrical Contractors from a pre-qualifi ed list for all construction, maintenance, repair and portable classroom installation projects up to $500,000.00 to be tendered in 2007. All Mechanical and Electrical Contractors interested in bidding on these projects must participate in the pre-qualifi cation process. Pre-qualifi cation proposals shall be based upon CCDC Document No.11 as well as supplementary documentation to demonstrate managerial, safety and fi nancial-bonding capabilities. Mechanical and Electrical Contractors interested in being pre-qualifi ed to bid the work MUST submit the following: • Completed CCDC Document No. 11 including listing of similar completed projects, brief system descriptions, references, etc. • Management staff resumes. • Letter authorizing DCDSB to obtain fi nancial information from institutions on the application. • Detailed description of the Contractor’s Health and Safety policies. • Submission of most recent form of CAD 7 Cal culations or the Merit Adjusted Premium Program Rate Statement (MAPP) issued by the WSIB. Te nders for all projects over the next two years will be invited from the list of pre-qualifi ed Mechanical and Electrical Contractors only. The pre-qualifi cation process will include an assessment of previous performance in a number of areas, including but not limited to: similar work, scheduling, management, workmanship, fi nal completion, system fi ne tuning, correction of defi ciencies and Health & Safety. Pre-qualifi cation information shall be submitted to the Architect not later than 12:00 noon: MONDAY, 12 MARCH 2007 Envelopes labeled Mechanical or Electrical Contractor Pre-qualifi cation Submission for the Durham Catholic District School Board and delivered to: Paul Weppler, Saccoccio Weppler Architects Inc., 215 Morrish Road, Suite 109, Toronto, Ontario, M1C 1E9 (416)282-1197 Submissions received after the closing deadline will not be accepted. The Board reserves the right to select and approve only those Contractors that the Board deems suitable. MARY ANN MARTIN PATRICIA A. MANSON Chair of the Board Director of Education DURHAM CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD √ At Fault Accidents √ Tickets √ No Prior Insurance √ License Suspensions Insurance Problems? Getting No Respect or Response? 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The Town’s portion of the prop- erty tax bill is 28 per cent, with the rest going to Durham Region and the school boards. The Region and school boards haven’t approved 2007 budgets yet. Highlights include: widening Salem Road between Ringer and Rossland roads, at a cost of $3.85 million; pay- ing for the construction of Salem from Rossland to Taunton roads ($1.9 mil- lion); a community hall at the east end of the waterfront trail ($1 million); constructing a life-fire training facility next to the new fire station at Rossland and Salem ($893,000), and road resur- facing and reconstruction ($700,000). Other items include: hiring eight new staff members; spending $22,400 to increase night-time park patrols; $60,000 on a community safety strat- egy which will focus on crime pre- vention, public awareness and educa- tion; giving the Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital $250,000 over four years ($62,500 annually) for a surgical suite, and $100,000 to the Community Foundation of Durham for the Ajax Community Fund. Ward 2 local Councillor Joe Dickson questioned if the 3.3-per cent increase could be lowered, noting Ajax is re- ceiving “a lot of revenue” from the slots operation at Picov Downs and Verid- ian Corporation. Ajax is one of the owners of Verid- ian Corporation and receives about $2 million annually as a dividend. The To wn also receives about $3 million annually from the slots. And, Ajax will generate a budget surplus of about $1 million this year, Coun. Dickson stated. Expansion of the slots, at some fu- ture date, could increase the amount Ajax receives to about $4 million a year, he added. Also, revenue from the federal gas tax transfer could total $6 million, Coun. Dickson said. One resident last week questioned why the tax increase wasn’t in line with the rate of inflation, which the council- lor said was about 2.8 per cent. Coun. Dickson did call the increase a “very modest 3.3 per cent.” He asked finance director Rob Ford if $175,000 could be taken out of the debt reduction reserve to lower the increase to 2.8 per cent. (About half of the revenue from the slots money goes into the debt re- duction reserve. The rest of the slots money goes into an infrastructure re- serve.) “I would recommend council ap- prove the budget the way it is,” Mr. Ford said. Budget planning for the future is based on revenue from the slots and Ve r idian, he noted. The core budget is increasing 2.3 per cent and one per cent has been set aside to increase staffing, Mr. Ford said. “The core is up 2.3 per cent. That’s right in the ballpark of where inflation is. “Not only does (the budget) deal with the pressures of today, but we’re fast approaching build out and we won’t have those (growth-related) rev- enues,” Mr. Ford said. Other communities didn’t plan for build out and are now facing the con- sequences of low-income growth, Mr. Ford stated. “I don’t necessarily agree with the treasurer. I know how hard all coun- cillors worked on the budget,” Coun. Dickson said. Wa rd 4 local Councillor and budget chief Pat Brown called it “a responsible budget.” Wa rds 3 and 4 Regional Councillor Colleen Jordan said, “It’s a responsible budget. It meets the needs of today, but stability in the future.” AJAX — Police are seeking the pub- lic’s assistance in identifying two men who robbed an Ajax sandwich shop at gunpoint Saturday night. Durham officers, including members of the canine unit and the police heli- copter, swarmed over the area after two men with handguns robbed the Subway shop on Old Kingston Road just before midnight. Both suspects are described as white men with thin builds. They wore bandanas and dark sunglasses and both were armed with handguns, police said. Anyone with information is asked to call 905-579-1520, ext. 5360, or Crime stopper at 1-800-222-8477. Salem Road to be made wider and longer in 2007 ‘Not only does (the budget) deal with the pressures of today, but we’re fast approaching build out and we won’t have those (growth-related) revenues.’ ROB FORD Two sought in robbery of sub shop Region to save $15,000 on each new bus By Erin Hatfield ehatfield@durhamregion.com DURHAM — Fifteen new, 12-metre, low-floor, urban diesel transit buses are on their way to Durham. On Feb. 22 Transportation Minister Donna Cansfield announced the Prov- ince of Ontario has partnered with six municipalities for the purchase of new transit buses, which will save munici- palities an estimated $15,000 per bus. Regional Chairman Roger Anderson said he is delighted with the new and needed buses but, even more so, with the role Durham staff played in doctor- ing the deal. The Province is paying about 24 per cent of each new bus, ac- cording to Mr. Anderson. They are buses the Region would have eventually needed to buy but this announcement steps up that timeline. “The buses that we acquired from the previous operators were not the newest or the best,” Mr. Anderson said. “These new buses will be more in line with fed- eral guidelines.” The new buses will meet the fed- eral government’s new vehicle emis- sion requirements. Ms. Cansfield made the announcement on Feb. 22 at the Markham Civic Centre. Six municipali- ties are participating: Barrie, Burling- ton, Durham Region, London, Windsor and York Region, purchasing 64 buses in total. According to Peter Chatoff, Durham Region Transit’s deputy general man- ager of maintenance and equipment, any of the buses the Region will buy over the next two years will be bought through this program. DRT will make the budget request for the 15 buses in 2007 budget deliberations and in 2008 more will be requested based on routes and buses being retired. “This sort of idea has been tried for years either through municipal initia- tive or vendors but what has typically has happened in the past was nobody could agree,” Mr. Chatoff said. Purchasing transit buses together means municipalities can replace and expand aging fleets sooner, increase ac- cessibility, decrease impacts on the en- vironment and save taxpayers money. 1Offer ends April 30, 2007, and is available in serviceable areas for $19.95/mo. for the fi rst 12 months. 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Crown counsel Jinwon Kim said Thursday he expects evidence will prove Jason Shand and Jeremy Hynes went to a rooming house on Celina Street on the night of Dec. 10, 2004, with plans to steal dope from a man who lived on the first floor of the build- ing. The men chased a woman to the basement, where the 18-year-old Mr. Fraser lived in a converted furnace room, Mr. Kim said. Mr. Fraser, who had no involvement in the drug dealing and no idea what was happening, got up off his bed and walked toward Mr. Shand, Mr. Kim said. “Mr. Shand reached into the front of his pants ... and pulled out a small handgun,” Mr. Kim said. “Mr. Shand extended his hand in the direction of Mr. Fraser and the gun fired.” Mr. Shand, 26, is charged with sec- ond-degree murder, armed robbery, break and enter and a weapons of- fence in connection with the incident. Mr. Hynes, 22, is charged with rob- bery and break and enter. Both have pleaded not guilty. Mr. Kim said he expects the jury will hear from a third man who accom- panied the two to the rooming house that night and who eventually pleaded guilty to robbery. That man, who was a youth at the time of the shooting, will appear as a witness for the Crown, Mr. Kim said. The Crown also plans to call a num- ber of other people who were present in the house that night and were eye- witnesses to the events. Mr. Kim’s opening address to the jury came Friday after a lengthy and painstaking process during which a jury of six men and six women were selected from among scores of poten- tial candidates over three days. The trial, with Superior Court Justice Bruce Glass presiding, is expected to last two months. DURHAM — Get your dancing shoes on and help out a pet in need near you. This Saturday, March 3, the Hu- mane Society of Durham Region is holding its annual big band dance at the Royal Canadian legion, 471 Simcoe St., S., Oshawa. The Swing Shift big band, an 18- piece orchestra, will entertain and there will be prizes and a late light luncheon. Tickets are available at Pet Valu outlets in Oshawa, Global Pet Foods in Ajax and at the Humane Society, 199 Waterloo St., Oshawa. Cost is $18 for singles and $34 for couples. Call 905-433-2022, ext. 29 for more details. Dance it up to help Humane Society One-time funding needed to support ‘No Child Without’ program By Crystal Crimi ccrimi@durhamregion.com DURHAM — Because parents can’t be every- where, a Whitby man is trying to make sure Medi- cAlert can. Whitby parent Geoff Walford wants to bring ‘No Child Without’ to Durham schools. The program provides a MedicAlert bracelet, like the one his son wears, for free to every student with a medical condition. The accessory quickly provides infor- mation about health issues someone has, such as asthma, and Mr. Walford is confident it will save emergency services time and money, as well as give students extra protection. “I think Durham Region parents and the Re- gion of Durham should get behind it,” said Mr. Walford. But getting the program in place is going to take money – about $50,000 in one-time funding. In Durham public and Catholic school boards, it’s estimated about 1,500 students are at risk, said Deborah Legrove of MedicAlert. “What we know from talking with many of the different disease organizations and school boards is the top three conditions affecting kids and on the rise are asthma... food allergies and diabetes,” said Ms. Legrove. The bracelet Mr. Walford’s seven-year-old son Nathan wears allows him to be easily identified as a Type 1 diabetic with asthma and a penicillin allergy, but many of his schoolmates have serious conditions and don’t wear one, said Mr. Walford. “Parents just don’t realize,” he said. “They don’t realize the importance.” When his son was recently hit in the eye with a hockey stick, his bracelet allowed others to know he’s a diabetic, which causes his bleeding to take longer to stop. While schools have systems in place for dealing with student medical conditions, the MedicAlert bracelets provide extra protection no matter where the kids are, Mr. Walford said. “As a lot of parents know, children with a medi- cal condition are more at risk when they leave the house than children without,” said Ms. Legrove. Along with the MedicAlert bracelets, ‘No Child Without’ provides each student with a member- ship, which includes an electronic health record available through a 24-hour hotline. The chari- table program is for those ages four to 14 with a medical condition, regardless of their financial situation. It began as a pilot in September 2005 but launched nationally in November 2006. She hopes it will be within every school in the next five to seven years. Where ‘No Child Without’ isn’t available, it’s up to the parent to purchase a bracelet for their child. MedicAlert offers a Student First Program that provides them for half price – about $60, which includes a one-year membership. Since finding out about the program, Mr. Walford has tried to gather support for it and has been in touch with regional committees and school boards. Regional Chairman Roger Anderson saw one of the presentations and said he hopes school boards and the Province act on Mr. Walford’s proposal. “It is interesting to me that the school boards and the Province wouldn’t find this a huge benefit not only to the teachers in case of liabil- ity, but to the health industry as a way of saving money by making sure they don’t give a child the wrong medicines,” said Mr. Anderson. “Between all six school boards I think it was about $7,000 each in Durham, it is not a lot of money,” said Mr. Anderson. Whitby Trustee Mary Ann Martin, Durham Catholic District School Board’s chairwoman, said she thinks the program is a great idea. At the Catholic board, the item is going through policy and procedure committee to ensure it doesn’t violate any privacy laws. If it passes three readings by the board, and finances are available, it would be implemented in all schools there. “I personally support the MedicAlert program, I think it’s great,” said Trustee Martin. Those interested in donating to get ‘No Child Without’ implemented in Durham can contact Ms. Legrove at 1-800-668-1507 or 416-696-0142 ext. 1153. For more information on MedicAlert, visit www.medicalert.ca. PROFESSIONAL HOME DAY CARE Ajax, Pickering, Whitby, Oshawa DURHAM The best in home child care. • Supervised home child care • INFANTS and older • Caregiver screening • Monthly home inspections • Programming • Support • Affordable • Tax receipts • Full/part-time care 905-509-1207 • 1-877-236-2959 Advertising Feature Helping HandsHelping Hands for Moms and Dadsfor Moms and Dads If you have a business which can help parents in Ajax and Pickering call Michael Briggs at 905-683-5110 ext. 238. 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With him is brother Christian and his father Geoff. Mr. Walford has been trying to get MedicAlert’s program, ‘No Child Without,” into Dur- ham schools. durhamregion.com submitted photo Eye on a meal? Ajax photographer Fred Horst often takes pictures at local birding hot spots, with stunning results. Last week, at the Lynde Shores Conser- vation Area in Whitby, his eye caught this Long-Eared Owl, apparently prepared to take flight. To see more photos from residents across Durham and to submit your own, visit citizenseye.com, the Metroland Durham Region Media Group’s citizen submission website. The page is dedicated to the submissions and photos of readers from around Durham. F rom the moment I wake up in the morning I have a song in my head. Please don’t misunderstand me. This is not a good thing. Do not confuse this with the storied and delight- ful song in my heart or bounce in my step or even gleam in my eye. This is more akin to a load in my pants. This is a completely arbitrary, unchosen and gener- ally unwanted tune that plays like a looped eight-track through my cranium until I can focus enough to turn it the hell off. It’s as though I have some malevolent morning man living inside my noggin. He loves his job and he’s always on time. “From the moment your feet hit the floor! Bringing you all the songs you hate and more!” And he’s a patient little jerk too. He doesn’t seem to care when I get up, early or late, he’s ready to rock with his stacks of wax, the platters that make you madder, the tunes that drive you loons. I don’t suppose it would be so bad if he changed the playlist now and then. I might not mind having some nice, soft ambient tones greeting me in the morn- ing or maybe the inspiration of Mozart or even the thundering wakeup call of Wagner in the shower. But ABBA? Barry Manilow? The Bee Gees? Is this some Faus- tian penance for having grown up in the 70s? As it is I have to summon enor- mous mental concentration to shut them up. It can be done, I’ve discovered, but I have to harness the focusing power of Uri Geller to do it. I find that if I think only and completely of what I am doing in the exact present, I cannot hear them. “OK, I am up. I am putting my feet on the floor. Now I am walk- ing down the hall to the bath- room. I am turning the water on. I am stepping into the sh... ‘Can you hear the guns Fernando!’ “Shut up! Just shut the hell up! OK, that’s better. Now, I am step- ping into the shower. I am feeling the water run over me. This feels nice. I am reaching for the sham- poo. I am... ‘Oh Mandy, well you came and you gave without tak- ing. And I sent you away...’ “Shut up! Shut up! Shut... up!” The weird thing is that it al- ways stops the minute I turn the water off and step out of the tub. Just dries right up. It’s like I have some kind of disco poltergeist who loves hearing himself sing in the shower. I don’t get it. I can only guess it has a lot to do with me simply waking up enough to control my thoughts. And I’m sure I’m not the only one who goes through this kind of thing. But why disco? I’ll tell you what I’m really afraid of. I’m terrified that this is only the tip of the iceberg. That I, and possibly thousands of others like me, are the victims of some brainwashing plot that took place 30-odd years ago in high school gyms and dance clubs all over the planet. And that one day soon we’ll hear a certain tune in our showers, ‘Night Fever’ or ‘Stayin’ Alive’ might be appropri- ate, and then, like legions of plat- form-shoed Manchurian candi- dates, we’ll finally complete our ghastly missions. That’s what I’m afraid of. Follow Neil’s BLOG drinfo.ca/croneblog.html... PAGE A6 ◆ NEWS ADVERTISER ◆ FEBRUARY 28, 2007A/P EDITORIAL CLICK AND SAY Do you have a photo to share with our readers? If you have an amusing, interesting, historic or scenic photo to share with the community we’d like to see it. Send your photo, along with a written description of the circumstances surrounding the photo (max. 80 words) identifying the people in the photo and when it was taken to: The News Advertiser, 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax, ON, L1S 2H5. Or, e-mail photos to mjohnston@durhamregion.com. EDITORIALS & OPINIONS infodurhamregion.com LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Time running out To the editor: S.O.S. The end of the world is 115 years away. People are poisoning the air, the water, the farm etc. Elected representatives are pushing progress in the name of the al- mighty dollar. More people in Canada equals more cars, more garbage, more factories, more houses, less farms and less tress. All governments waste, one, so much time and, two, money (e.g., too many lawyers are in Ottawa). Eighty-five to 87 per cent of all people do not know how to listen. Most MPs and MPPs should become one-minute manag- ers first. Learn how to speak - believe the power of positive talking (see the television ad with Mr. Ignatieff attacking Ste- phane Dion. He did not believe what he just said, so started to mumble). Every prime minister and president is only as good as his advisers! Leslie Nemeth Pickering Volunteers shouldn’t have to pay more To the editor: Durham Regional Police have raised the cost of police reference checks for volunteers to $20 from $10 and this change was effective Feb. 1, 2007. The employment purpose check fee remains at $20. Why can Peel Region Police offer the police check for free? Peel Region waives the fee of $45 for the volunteer sector. All other municipalities in the GTA charge less for the police check for volunteers. School boards do not reim- burse and individual schools have their own policies on it. This will create an economic divide on who can volunteer and who can’t. Twenty dollars is not a lot to many but for some it is, including students. There is a petition circulating in this regard that was started a few weeks ago. This may be why no one has complained because they are aware of the petition. I have had communi- cation from the Region and a Police Services Board meeting is March 12. My proposal is to double the employment-purpose check to subsidize the volunteer check. I am urging all volunteers in Durham Region to please voice your concern over this 100 per cent cost increase that I call a tax on volunteering. Please contact me at karem99@rogers. com for a copy of the petition. Karem Allen, volunteer Ajax Climate change complex To the editor: I am really sick of hear- ing about Kyoto and “climate change” on so many levels. The climate of the earth has always been changing. Te n thousand years ago the glaciers came down as far as Hwy. 7 and people lived right here where we do now. The glaciers didn’t recede because they were driving SUVs. The science of global warm- ing is not settled. There are many respected scientists who have other theories about why the earth’s climate is always changing, such as the influence of cosmic rays on cloud forma- tion and the energy output of the sun. Carbon dioxide is a product of combustion. If you burn oil, coal, gas or wood in as clean a manner as possible, you still create carbon dioxide. Smog, the product of dirty combus- tion, is composed of nitrous oxide and carbon monoxide. The only way to cut carbon di- oxide emissions is to stop burn- ing fossil fuels. The government setting tar- gets for the reduction of green- house gasses is hardly a plan. A plan would be a method of achieving those reductions. Our greenhouse gas emis- sions have increased as our population and economy has grown. The vast majority of electricity in China comes from burning coal. China is exempt from Kyoto. They are one of the countries that we will have to give money to if we can’t re- duce our emissions sufficiently. Does that make sense to any- body? 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Approximately 450 Durham residents did just that last Sep- tember, participating in the TD Canada Trust Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup at several sites in the region. The recently re- leased results are astonishing: Durham residents picked up more than 1,000 kilograms of trash along the Lake Ontario shoreline, along Lynde Creek in Whitby, at Oshawa’s Second Marsh and elsewhere. Two notable efforts were at Lynde Creek at Jeffrey Street Park, where 100 participants notched 454 kgs of trash, and at Pickering’s Forestbrook Park, where 39 people hauled in 181 kgs. That’s a whole lot of junk that isn’t fouling our waters and shorelines. It’s a good reminder at this time of year when many of us are booking spring and summer vacations and planning getaways to the great outdoors. Think of the ecological footprint we leave on lakes, rivers and other waterways when we boat, camp, fish, hike, or even just picnic down by the lake. Minimizing the amount of garbage you’ll dispose of on your outing is the first step - the less you bring the less you have to throw away, and the less chance that the Saran Wrap you tossed in the garbage can at the lakefront park isn’t blowing around and ending up in the water. Dispose of all of your garbage and, if the container provided at a picnic spot or campground is full, don’t add to the overflowing mess, take your trash home and notify the relevant agency about that container that needs emptying. Some trash can be especially harmful to wildlife, like six-pack plastic drink holders that can end up around a bird’s neck. One piece of trash that often gets overlooked is cigarette butts. Nation-wide, the shoreline cleanup in September tallied 214,229 butts collected. If you smoke and you’re in natural areas, save your butts for the garbage can. A simple method is to squeeze out the last bit of tobacco left in a cigarette, extinguish it if necessary, and pocket the filter part of the smoke. We don’t mean to suggest that community cleanups are the answer to preserving our environment. But, in addition to not throwing trash in natural areas in the first place, they are certainly a great place to start. This Week’s Question: Are Canada’s anti-terrorism laws a violation of our Charter of Rights and Freedoms? Yes No Cast your vote online at infodurhamregion.com Last Week’s Question: Do you support a national statutory holiday in February? Total votes: 303 Yes: 85.1 % No: 14.9 % /4& 905.420.2222 cityofpickering.com 24 Hour Access 905.420.4660 ATTEND PUBLIC MEETINGS AT CITY HALL All meetings are open to the public. For meeting details call 905.420.2222 or visit our website. DATE MEETING TIME Feb. 28 Accessibility Advisory Committee 7:00 pm Mar. 01 Advisory Committee on Race Relations & Equity 7:00 pm Mar. 05 Council 7:30 pm Mar. 07 Committee of Adjustment 7:00 pm Mar. 08 Waterfront Coordinating Committee 7:00 pm Teen Coffee House Tonight at 7 pm Petticoat Creek C.C. Music, Poetry & Drama cityofpickering.com/greatevents CAMPS 2007CAMPS 2007 at Pickering Recreation Complex • Ages 3 – 12 yrs. SPORTS CAMP • ARTS CAMP EXTEND-A-CAMP • MINI PIDACA MARCH 12th – 16th For information or to register call 905.420.4660 ext. 6100 SNOW SHOVEL PROGRAM PICKERING YOUTH Help a Senior in your area by shovelling snow this winter. A great way to get Community Volunteer Hours for school. GET INVOLVED IN YOUR COMMUNITY! The City of Pickering encourages citizens to participate in their community by volunteering for one of our boards or committees. Who is Eligible? Pickering property owners or residents, 18 years of age or older are invited to apply. How to Apply? Persons wishing to apply must submit an application form to the City by no later than Friday, March 2, 2007. The application form is available on the City’s website or by contacting the Clerk’s Division at 905.420.4660 ext. 2928. Selection Process Council will appoint qualified candidates for citizen vacancies at their earliest convenience. Boards and Committees Communities Against Violence Everywhere (CAVE) Advisory Committee Role is to provide guidance and advice to the City in identifying core issues on anti-crime and anti-violence initiatives based on compiled data to produce/support initiatives that foster empowerment and preventative measures. 7 Citizen appointments – meets monthly from January to June and September to December Contact: Shawna Mutton, 905.420.4660 ext. 2170 Taxicab Advisory Committee Role is to provide guidance and advice to the City regarding fare increases and other issues which may arise within the taxicab industry. 3 Citizen appointments – meets Quarterly to review issues arising in the taxicab industry and on an “as required” basis for appeal hearings Contact: Kim Thompson, 905.420.4660 ext. 2187 VA CANCIES Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee There are two member vacancies on the Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee. Established under the authority of the Ontario Heritage Act for the purpose of advising Council on means of conserving heritage properties and areas to advise Council on programs to increase public awareness of heritage conservation issues. 2 Citizen appointments available – meets 7:00 pm every third Tuesday of the month Contact: Debi Bentley, City Clerk, 905.420.4660 ext. 2153 Accessibility Advisory Committee There are vacancies on this Committee for members from the disabled community. Role is to advise Council on its accessibility plan and review selected site plans and drawings for new building and development. Meets 7:00 pm fourth Wednesday of every month Contact: Prem Noronha-Waldriff, 905.420.4660 ext. 3229 YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE – VOLUNTEER TODAY! Debi A. 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A fire in your home can quickly spread and block your exit, trapping you and your family inside. That’s why it is important that every family mem- ber know at least two different ways to get out of the home. If you plan to use a window as a second way out in a fire, make sure it isn’t nailed or painted shut and that it can be opened easily by everyone in your household. Contact Pickering Fire Services at 905.420.4628, or email fire@city.pickering.on.ca for more information about home safety. Challenge yourself and your family with this self-guided hike through the woods. Meet some of Pickering's earliest settlers as they attempt to survive through their first winter in the backwoods. Stops along the trail include log sawing, nature activities, children's games and food samples prepared over an open fire. A special trail is available for those who bring a compass! Chess Pool Bingo Skip Bo Twister Playstation Pingpong Musical Chairs Foos Ball Free Food! 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Con- ducted by the Auditor General of Ontar- io’s office, the report is to review current facility management practices, including custodial services and ongoing school care, preventative maintenance sched- ules, energy management programs and purchases of service, among others. Ryan Putnam, comptroller of finance and senior business official for the board, said two thirds of the audits evaluate value for money. Mr. Putnam said he thinks the audit will be a positive thing because the audi- tor general is going to find the board is doing some good things. “It’s a real opportunity, we’re looking forward to this audit,” said Tim Robins, senior manager of facilities services. He said it should confirm the board is on the right track and provide recognition of best practices. The four-member audit teams begin fieldwork shortly and should be com- pleted by the end of April. A report on the findings will be shared with the board and ministry in advance of being tabled in the legislature. New day-care spaces complete DURHAM — More day-care spaces in Durham’s Catholic schools are now in place. Best Start Projects, intended to add new day-care spaces, are now complete at Good Shepherd in Port Perry, St. Matthew the Evangelist and Father Leo J. Austin Catholic Secondary School in Whitby, and Holy Family in Beaverton, ac- cording to a report on building progress presented to the Durham Catholic Dis- trict School Board, Feb. 12. The project is funded by the Region of Durham. Staff are currently doing a financial reconciliation for approved and com- pleted Best Start projects, and once it’s finished, the Region and school board will determine if more projects or steps are required. Plan to save energy DURHAM —Saving energy is on the Durham Catholic District School Board’s to do list. With funding from the 2006/2007 fa- cility renewal grant, the Durham Catholic board is introducing a continuous energy conservation initiative. Through the plan, a committee has been established to develop, assess and implement energy saving initiatives in an effort to reduce utilities cost and green gas emissions. Members include repre- sentation from the elementary and sec- ondary principal association, curriculum services, facilities services including both custodial and maintenance staff. The committee is developing a short and long term plan, which includes issuing a request for proposal for the completion of a system-wide building energy audit. Short-term credit DURHAM —The public school board is borrowing money to pay for the Province’s Good Places to Learn initia- tive. During its Jan. 22 meeting, Durham District School Board authorized enter- ing into short-term credit facilities to support the remaining expenditures of Stage 1 and Stage 2 of Good Places to Learn, totalling more than $24 million. Good Places to Learn is an action plan to address school deficiencies. According to a staff report, the Good Places to Learn initiative was introduced in 2005 by the Ministry of Education. The Durham public board was approved for more than $34 million in renewal projects for Stage 1, and almost $16 million for Stage 2. In November 2006, Durham secured more than $25 million in long-term funding for Stage 1, leaving almost $9 mil- lion not permanently financed. The ministry requested in December that boards use short-term financing to fund the projects, with the government paying the interest until commitments are consolidated into a long-term financ- ing vehicle, authorized by the Province. Valley Farm Public School short-listed PICKERING — Valley Farm Public School is on the Garfield Weston Award for Excellence in Education’s short list. Durham director of education Craig Burch sent his congratulations to the school during the Durham District School Board’s Jan. 22 meeting. The award is for the improvement in academics sec- tion, and schools invited to participate represent the top one per cent of On- tario schools in each category. Schools are chosen through an analysis of historical results data from the Fraser Institute’s annual report card on elementary schools. School boards in brief FEBRUARY 28, 2007 SPORTS sportsdurhamregion.com Sports briefs FEBRUARY 28, 2007 [ Tr ack and field ] Pickering hurdler lifts Lock Haven to conference title PICKERING — A city hurdler helped his university capture its confer- ence crown at the Pennsylvania State Athletic Confer- ence (PSAC) Championships for indoor track and field at East Stroudsburg University in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania on the weekend. Paul Martin, representing Lock Haven Uni- versity from Lock Haven, Penn., won the gold medal in the 55-metre hurdles in 7.57 seconds. The Pine Ridge Secondary School grad qualified for the final after placing second in the preliminaries in 7.74 seconds. The Lock Haven men’s track and field team captured that conference title by defeating Shippensburg by 23 points. The title is the team’s fourth in program history, with the last title coming in 2004. Martin is a sophomore at Lock Haven University, majoring in sports ad- ministration. [ Basketball ] Dickson wide awake in win over NAP AJAX — Dickson Printing opened the evening of Ajax Men’s Basketball League play with a convincing 60-41 win over North Alliance Press. Greg Rowe led the way for the printers with 21 points, assisted by Tom George with 12 and Eric Spriel with 10. Claude Feig provided NAP with solid production with 15 points, followed by Nick Sideris with 10. In Game 2, Michael’s Eatery once again had an outstanding team effort as they dined out on the Burgundy team 53-39. Louis Davis had the hot hand for Michael’s with 17 points, followed by Luke Luukkonen’s 13 and Pat Roach with his second consecutive 10-point game. Burgundy had good second-half production from Sherwin James with 13 points and Allan Gomes with 10. Solid defence helped propel ESN Packaging to victory, 54-40, over Top Shelf to finish the evening. David Jackson turned it on for the packagers with 17 of his 19 points in the second half. Jackson had help from Clayton Gall with 15 points and Ken Daniel with 10. Bill Manos knocked down 13 points for Top Shelf, while Bob Murray added 10. [ Baseball ] Pickering baseball signups soon PICKERING — Registration for the Pickering Baseball Association’s 2007 season is coming soon. The association hosts its first signup session on Sunday, March 4 at the Don Beer Arena, 940 Dillingham Rd. (just south of Bayly Street off Brock Road) from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Baseball play is open to all Pickering youth born in 2003 or earlier. The next registration date is on Sun- day, April 1 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Don Beer Arena. For more information, visit the Pickering Baseball Association online at www.pickeringbaseball.ca. [Lacrosse ] Gee, Ajacian’s an all-star again AJAX — The National Lacrosse League all-stars will be hitting the floor next week and, as usual, a little local talent will figure prominently during the mid-sea- son display of stars. Five members of the Brooklin Red- men, including Whitby’s Gavin Prout of the Colorado Mammoth, will head to Portland for the March 10 festivities, along with Mammoth teammate and Ajax resident Gee Nash, the NLL’s top goalie. Nash sports a league leading 9.99 goals against average and is a perfect 8-0 on the year. Joining them on the Western squad will be Redmen teammate Jeff Zywicki, who leads the San Jose Stealth with 21 goals. In the East, Whitby’s Shawn Williams of the Rochester Knighthawks and Steve Toll, the dynamite transitional player, will also make the trek to Portland after regis- tering 11 goals with the Knighthawks. Oshawa’s Pat Jones will also suit up for the West, representing the host Port- land LumberJax. Coach Parfitt calls it a career Longtime basketball coach feted at last regular-season game at Pickering High By Al Rivett arivett@durhamregion.com AJAX — The game, the team and, most of all, his players are what mattered most to Ron Parfitt during his storied and winning 32-year career as a bas- ketball coach, mentor and educator at Pickering High School. But, at the Pickering Village school re- cently, it was all about ‘Coach Parfitt’ -- an evening to pay homage to his dedication to the school over four decades as the longtime senior boys’ basketball coach and arguably the winningest coach in senior hoops in Durham Region. Parfitt is set to call it a career in June. The University of Waterloo graduate who joined Pickering High in 1975 explains, matter-of-factly, that he reached the re- tirement factor in the Durham Board two years ago and came to a de- cision to move ahead with re- tirement plans this year. “Just last spring I thought ‘I can retire now’. It was nothing specific, I still like teaching and coaching, it’s just time to stop.” And, in a packed gymnasium, a num- ber of former players and colleagues re- turned to the school to reminisce about, to honour and to lend support to Parfitt in his final Lake Ontario Secondary School Athletics (LOSSA) regular-season game at the helm of the Trojans. Prior to the contest against the St. Mary Catholic Secondary School Mon- archs, Pickering High colleague Jens Kraemer waxed poetic about Parfitt and his contribution to the school over the years. “He has a masterful ability to assess a young (player), bring out the best in that young man and watch him work in class, during games and, most importantly, work in practice. “The basketball program at Pickering High is unparalleled in the Region of Durham. Just look around the gym at the banners -- LOSSA, DYSSAA and at all levels -- midget, junior and senior -- that is matched by few in the province. “But, most of all, he enjoys seeing young men graduate, seeing young peo- ple work hard, competing and working together to achieve something.” Kraemer drew the biggest applause for pointing out some of the coach’s ec- centricities, namely his penchant for the school’s french fries and for his choice of chairs where he views the game from the Trojans’ bench. “Coach Parfitt is in his chair, a padded chair, sometimes with wheels, some- times with recline,” says Kraemer, as an office chair is rolled into position next to the Trojans’ bench. “The chair is an instrument in which Coach Parfitt can observe and assess, er bark out orders, er, give meaningful feedback,” added Kraemer, to applause and laughter. Kraemer also announced Pickering High School will institute a bursary in Par fitt’s honour to be awarded to a de- serving PHS graduate who’s attending a post-secondary institution. As well, the ‘Mr. Basketball’ award at the school will be re-named the Ron Parfitt Mr. Basket- ball Award. Former PHS principal Al Monks pre- sented a signed art print to coach Parfitt, who was joined at centre court by his wife Heidi and children Lindsay, Stepha- nie, Matthew and Christopher, amid a standing ovation. Following the ceremony, it was busi- ness as usual for Parfitt, who assumed his characteristic pose on the Trojans’ sidelines, sitting in his chair with arms and legs crossed, all the while surveying the action with nary a word, save a few snippets of instruction to his players. And, like he’s done so often in his career, his Trojans put another winning effort in the books: a 67-19 victory over the visiting St. Mary Monarchs. Following the game at a reception in the school’s library, complete with pres- ent and former colleagues, and a num- ber of his former players over the years, Par fitt notes he plans to stay active in basketball, but not at the school level. He plans to help former Trojan basketball player Nkosi Adams coach his Durham City Basketball rep teams as well as other former players and their programs. He’ll help, but he won’t take the reins of a team. “I can’t see me being a club coach. It’s tougher to get as close to the kids. Here, I can monitor them all the time. If I’m a club coach, I would see (the players) two times a week and it wouldn’t be the same,” adding he plans to follow his daughter Stephanie’s basketball prog- ress at a Canadian university and watch his youngest son Christopher play high school hoops. What Parfitt will miss most is, quite simply, the interaction with his players. “The kids, definitely, relating with them, seeing how they’re developing, seeing them go from being OK to good, from good to better -- seeing them grow as people,” he explains. Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo Pickering High School senior boys’ basketball coach Ron Parfitt watches the action from the comfort of his office chair in his last regular-season game at the helm of the Trojans last week. Parfitt is set to retire in June after 32 years of coaching and teaching at the Pickering Village school. Quotables from the coach On how players have changed from the ’70s to the present: “I know everybody says they have, but, to me, I haven’t seen a lot of it. We still have the same type of kids. Some kids get into a little more trouble and you’ve got to spend a little more time with them. Some of them, you don’t have trouble. In my dealings with kids, they’re still basically the same. I want the same things -- this is the way we’re going to do it, so this is the way it will be done. We’ll be good players and we’ll be respectful players.” On his coaching philosophy: “Did I ever say we have to win? No, I never say to my kids that they’ve got to win. If we’ve worked hard enough, if we’re good enough, if you’ve prepared enough, you’ll win. We don’t want anyone to outwork us. We play, but we don’t rub it in. We don’t want to make anyone look bad. We want to be as good as we can be as people and as players.” On whether this could be his best-ever year as a Trojans’ basketball coach: “Are you asking me if we can win (OFSAA)? Yeah, we could. We could have won last year, too. We’ll have trouble with big, strong physical teams. If strength is not a factor, then we could (win). We have as much talent as anybody.” On whether he would like to leave Pickering High with an OFSAA cham- pionship: “In the grand scheme of things, it doesn’t matter. But, give me a choice of do I want to win or not want to win, I would prefer to win.” On his keeping in touch with former players who continue to visit at school and at home. Is this his legacy?: “Yes, I think so, yeah. The kids are proud to have played at Pickering is one way of putting it. They enjoyed their years and a lot of them keep coaching and doing stuff like that and they want to contrib- ute.” AJAX — Ron Parfitt not only leaves a physical legacy of winning basketball at Pickering High School, but also the impact he’s had on numerous former Trojans over the years. Retiring from the Ajax school this year after 32 years as an educator and coach, Parfitt leaves a winning hoops program, replete with banners denoting cham- pionships and tournaments won over the years, everything from Lake Ontario Secondary School Athletics (LOSSA) titles, to Durham-York (DYSSAA) cham- pionships to an Ontario Federation of Secondary School Athletics (OFSAA) bronze medal, achieved last year. But, it won’t be any of those trappings of success that will stay with Parfitt in his retirement years: It’s the kids. And, many current and former players note Parfitt left an indelible imprint on their lives. Sephton Spence, who returned to PHS for a fifth and final year, notes he wouldn’t have returned to the school or the team if Parfitt was not coaching. “I wasn’t going to come back and play basketball this year, but I loved coach Parfitt so much, I had to come back.” Spence says his coach not only guid- ed his on-court development, but also aided in his maturity, too. “He doesn’t turn mediocre players into good players; he turns boys into men,” explains Spence. “There have been some hotdogs on our team too, but Parfitt is a team-oriented coach. What he does is for the team. I’ve matured a lot. I used to be a hotdog, but Parfitt taught me how to play defence. I won most im- proved player last year, so it’s been pretty good.” Parfitt’s no-nonsense, albeit quiet, ap- proach is what has most endeared him to his charges , says Spence. “Parfitt’s a great motivator. He’s never one to yell and scream. He’s going to talk calmly and he’s very straightforward when he talks.” Two former players, Ian Wight and Navin Singh, graduates of the school and basketball program, were also on hand to help celebrate their former coach’s re- tirement. Both returned to support their former mentor. “Mr. Parfitt was an inspiration to us. If it wasn’t for Mr. Parfitt I don’t think I would have become what I am today. He gave me the support I needed through- out high school,” says Wight. Adds Singh, “The confidence he gave all us, through the discipline and the hard work every day at practice. Defi- nitely, I wouldn’t be able to be what I am now without him. I have so much confidence in everything I do.” Singh notes Pickering High basketball won’t be the same without Parfitt. “Definitely, he can’t be replaced. I hope someone can carry on with the program but, definitely, he’s going to be missed.” Parfitt mentored numerous players over 32-year career Paul Martin AJ Groen/ News Advertiser photo Full stop AJAX — Archbishop Denis O’Connor Chargers’ Tyler Peniston stops after Courtice Cougars’ Lucien Henderson comes over to guard him during the LOSSA ‘AAA’ senior boys’ basketball final in Whitby. DO’C won 60-50. More coverage, see Page B3. Back online for another year... 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Sat. March 3, 2 PM FEATURE SEMINAR HOME DECOR SOLUTIONS JACKIE MORRA Get your decorating questions answered with Home Decor Solutions. Fri. March 2, 3 PM, Sun. March 4, 11 AM 8 PA GE B2 ◆ NEWS ADVERTISER ◆ February 28, 2007A/P Overtime victory vaults Spartans into senior hockey final By Al Rivett arivett@durhamregion.com PICKERING — Even several minutes after the Durham Region senior boys’ hockey semifinal series-clinching win by his Dunbarton High Spartans, coach Brad Reeson still wore a look of utter disbelief. And, who could blame him for his reaction to the surreal manner in which Game 2 in the best-of-three se- ries unfolded at Pickering’s Don Beer Sports Arena on Monday afternoon. His Spartans had just staved off going to a pivotal Game 3 with the top-seeded Eastdale Collegiate Eagles of Oshawa, but did so by staging what can be only described as a miraculous comeback. The Eagles, holding tight to a 2-1 lead, forechecked the Spartans into submission in their own zone and were in total control entering the last minute of play. With the Spartans’ net- minder pulled and an extra attacker on the ice, Dunbarton got an unlikely break. After a Dunbarton shot from the wing, the Spartans converged on the Eastdale crease, with Grant Ellis whacking home a rebound with 4.7 seconds remaining in regulation time for the tying goal. And, with the 4-on-4 five-minute overtime period winding down, the Spartans put the final touches on the comeback. And, the Spartans’ goal came from the most unlikeliest of sources. Mark Burnett, who dressed and joined the Spartans on the bench late in the second period after attending a funeral along with several other mem- bers of the team, jumped on a turnover at the Eagles’ blue-line and roofed the game winner to give Dunbarton a 3-2 victory, thus blanking Eastdale two- games-to-none in the series. “I’m still stunned,” says Reeson after emerging from the dressing room. “We played a great first two periods. We adjusted the game plan and we were following the game plan for the first two periods. But, as soon as they scored that goal (to give the Eagles a 2-1 lead), you could see everything change. The tide was turning.” With 11 seconds remaining in the second period, the Eagles tied the game at 1-1 after a point shot was tipped in front by Kris Schantz. And, with 11:34 remaining in the third period, Eastdale took the lead after a shot from the left circle by Nathan Joy caught the far side of the net. The goal came just seconds after an Eastdale shot from the point rung off the crossbar. Eastdale coach Josh French, al- though not upset with the outcome, notes Dunbarton’s tying goal was clearly offside. “I know it was offside. As soon as I saw it, I got that sinking feeling some- thing was going to happen. It was a tough break. It was tough to rally the guys in overtime.” Will Mitchell scored to give the Spar- tans a 1-0 lead at the 10:11 mark of the first period. Mitchell moved in from the point and his shot hit an Eagles player’s skate and entered the net. The Spartans opened the semifinal series with a 5-3 win over the Eagles in a game at Oshawa’s Legends Centre last Wednesday. Dunbarton now meets the winner of the other semifinal series between the Ajax High School Rams and the St. Mary Catholic Secondary School Mon- archs from Pickering. Ajax opened the series with a 3-2 victory. Game 2 in the series was played Tuesday afternoon, with the result unavailable at press time. Dunbarton and the winner of the Ajax High-St. Mary series will each earn berths at the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) championships, which will be hosted in Durham Region in March. Reeson says he’s pleased his veteran club will get the chance to compete for an Ontario high school title. “We have a lot of players, eight play- ers, in their last year. It’s an opportu- nity to make a legacy for Dunbarton teams (in the future) to look up to,” he says. Dunbarton comeback grounds Eagles Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo Eastdale Collegiate Eagles’ Josh Bobyk gets caught between Dunbarton High School Spartans’ Luke Moyer, left, and Mike Broaderip during Lake Ontario Secondary School Athletics (LOSSA) senior boys’ hockey semifinal playoff action at the Don Beer Sports Arena on Monday afternoon. The Spartans won 3-2 in overtime, sending the game to an extra frame after notching the tying goal with 4.7 seconds remaining in regulation time. Panthers-Vipers playoff schedule PICKERING — The remain- ing dates and times for the South Conference best-of-seven semifinal playoff series are as follows: Game 3: Wednesday, Feb. 28, 8 p.m., Al Palladini Community Centre; Game 4: Friday, March 2, 7:30 p.m., Pickering Recreation Complex’s Del- aney rink; • Game 5: Saturday March 3, 7:45 p.m., Al Palladini Community Centre; • Game 6: Sunday March 4, 7:30 p.m., Pickering Recreation Com- plex’s Delaney rink; • Game 7: Wednesday, March 7, 8 p.m., Al Palladini Community Centre; • If necessary Regular-season ticket prices remain for the second round of the playoffs. Prices are: $10 for adults; $6 for Pickering Hockey Association parents; $5 for seniors and stu- dents; $3 for children under age 12; PHA players (one per parent) are admitted free if accompanied by a parent. Panthers look to regroup after shutout loss Game 3 in best-of-seven semifinal series in Vaughan tonight PICKERING — The Pickering Pan- thers are left to regroup and re-assess after dropping Game 1 of its playoff series to the Vaughan Vipers at the Al Palladini Community Centre in Vaughan last Saturday night. The Panthers -- coming off a gru- elling seven-game playoff series against the Toronto Junior Canadians -- suffered a goal-scoring drought in the OHA Ontario Provincial Junior ‘A’ Hockey League South Conference semifinal series opener, losing 3-0 to the Vipers. Game 2 was played at the Pickering Recreation Complex on Tuesday night, with the result unavailable at press time. Game 3 is in Vaughan tonight (Wednesday) at the Al Palladini Com- munity Centre at 8 p.m. Most importantly, however, they’ll have to find a way to beat Vaughan goaltender Carlo Di Rienzo, who turned aside 31 Pickering shots in blanking the Panthers for the first time in the post-season. The Panthers did have their chanc- es in Game 1, especially in the third period when they enjoyed two power-play opportunities, but couldn’t solve Di Rienzo on either occa- sion. Suffice it to say, to have the Panthers potent offence silenced in the series opener was a major disap- pointment to head coach Pat Curcio. “It was a tough loss. We had some scoring chances early in the game that we didn’t capitalize on. When you don’t score on those chances things tend to tighten up later when we were trying desperately to score late in the game. It was disappointing to be on the short end of the stick,” says Curcio. Curcio gave full marks to Di Rien- zo, who was sharp in earning the shutout. “He played a great game. He made those big saves at the right time. When you’re making those saves you’re giv- ing your team a chance to win. I thought we would have been hungrier, though.” In ad- dition to the Game 1 loss, the Panthers suf- fered a big blow with the loss of big forward Kris Belan, who’s expected to be lost to the team indefinitely. What was first thought as an infected eye, turned out to be an ulcer behind the retina. The eye may respond to medicine, or it may require future surgery. Either way, it’s extremely doubtful he’ll be available to play through the remain- der of the playoffs, explains Curcio. “It’s a terrible blow,” he says. “In the playoffs he’s been unbelievable. His work ethic, his desire to succeed, his passion are all irreplaceable. We’ll miss him big time.” The Panthers will attempt to fill Belan’s forward spot by moving de- fenceman Kory Helowka up to the forward line where he’ll play along- side captain Richard Schofield. “He’s looking forward to the chal- lenge. He was drafted as a forward, so he’s definitely capable of doing it,” notes Curcio. 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She will receive a dinner, pizza and movie voucher compliments of McDonald’s, Boston Pizza and Cineplex Odeon. Congratulations Michelle for being our Carrier of the Week. Ajax 10 Cinemas 248 Kingston Rd. East Ajax and Pickering locations Your Carrier will be around to collect an optional delivery charge of $ 6.00 between Feb. 28 - Mar. 4, 2007 www.royalashburngolfclub.com 995 Myrtle Rd. West Ashburn, Ontario Tel: (905) 686-1121 D u r h a m R e g i o n ’s P r e m i e r B a n q u e t Durham Region’s Premier Banquet F a c i l i t y I n v i t e s Y o u T o A t t e n d O u r ... F acility Invites You To Attend Our... ❖ Va lerie Morgan - Harpist ❖ Sight & Sound DJ Service ❖ Thimbleberry Lane Florist ❖ Sugar Chalet Cakes ❖ Southport Limo ❖ Chair Wraps ❖ Wa ter Street Photography ❖ Silver Touch Studios ❖ The House of Golden Aire ❖ Everlasting Memories ❖ I Do Wedding Celebrations ❖ Renaissance Limo ❖ Sweets Galore ❖ LMV Disc Jockey ❖ University of Ontario ❖ Rev. 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Membership fees: T-Ball $85/per child. All other age groups $105/per child up to March 4th. $85 for each additional family member up to March 4th. For further info: 905-420-6050 Umpires, sponsors & coaches: 905-837-0606 Free Registration/Assessment NightFree Registration/Assessment Night Monday, March 5th 6-7pm Pickering Recreation Centre Learn the ‘Fundamentals’ of COMPETITIVE SWIMMING!Learn to swim fast with proper technique! Call our Registrar: 905-837-8999 * Coaches will be available on deck to assess swimmers. THOUSANDS OF NEW BOOKS GREAT KIDS TITLES, COOKING, HEALTH & MORE!! 570 Kingston Rd. Pickering Across from National Sports in Old Payless Drugs Bldg. West of Whites Rd. 1/2 PRICE OR LESS SUMME R CAMPS SHOW at the… 3rd ANNUAL Fill up your spaces, promote your Summer Camps early! 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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. PA GE B3 ◆ NEWS ADVERTISER ◆ February 28, 2007 A/P Defence pays dividends for DO’C Second-half play leads Chargers to LOSSA hoops title By Al Rivett arivett@durhamregion.com AJAX — Archbishop Denis O’Connor Catholic High School Chargers’ senior basketball coach Leigh Cullaton believed his young team was capable of winning a Durham Region championship in a year or so. But, his players had plans of a more immediate nature. The Chargers’ steady im- provement over the course of the season led them straight to Monday night’s Lake Ontario Secondary School Athletics (LOSSA) ‘AAA’ boys’ basketball title game against the Courtice Secondary School Cougars. And, in a packed and noisy An- derson Collegiate gymnasium in Whitby, the Chargers put it all together in the final half to post a 60-50 victory over the Cougars. Following the contest, Culla- ton was more than happy that his team deviated from the long- range plan and came up with a solid effort in the final. “I didn’t think these guys would be competing for a cham- pionship this year. We have two Grade 12s and everyone else is in Grade 10 and 11,” says Cul- laton, who’s joined on the bench by coach Mike Orsag. “They’re young guys and they’re soccer guys, so they never get tired. They got better as the season went on.” Cullaton says the key to the game was his team’s speed, which allowed DO’C to place aggressive, full-court pressure on Courtice in the second half. Even though the strategy led DO’C to more than 10 team fouls in the final half, eventually putting the Cougars into double bonus, Courtice’s ball handlers were unable to cope with the relentless pressure, leading to numerous turnovers. “We left our little guys out there and they attacked them on defence and from there we took the lead and never looked back. Our offence feeds off our defence. We did well after we started creating turnovers,” says Cullaton. In the first half, Cullaton ac- knowledged his zone defence wasn’t working, as the Cougars were not only able to score in transition, but also were able to push the ball into the post for easy layups and a number of second-chance points off re- bounds. Courtice led 18-13 at the con- clusion of the first quarter. In the second quarter, a 7-0 Courtice run with 1:40 remaining pushed the Cougars’ lead to eight points. The Chargers, however, got the deficit down to three with a buzzer beater to end the second quarter. The Chargers took their first lead of the game, 36-35, early in the third quarter, and never trailed the rest of the way. They led by a scant two points, 42-40, at the end of the third. After DO’C expanded their advantage to six points early in the fourth, Courtice got it back to a three-point deficit with a three-point shot by Adam Hoog- steen, who finished with 13 for the Cougars. The Chargers led by seven late in the game and pushed it to 10 after hitting two free-throws in the final seconds. Adam Plummer led the way for DO’C with an 18-point effort. He was followed by Tyler Penis- ton with 13 and Kashif Dejonge with 11. Kris Ludlow finished with 13 for the Courtice Cougars. DO’C earned their way to the championship final after de- feating the Donald A. Wilson Gators of Whitby 49-42 in the playoff semifinal last Thursday. In LOSSA regular-season play, the Chargers finished with an 11-3 record. The Chargers now represent LOSSA at the upcoming Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) cham- pionships in Hamilton next month. A.J. Groen/ News Advertiser photo Archbishop Denis O’Connor Catholic High School Chargers’ Kashif Dejonge is in full strike as he moves to the basketball while being guarded by Courtice Secondary School Cougars’ defender Lucien Henderson during the Lake Ontario Secondary School Athletics (LOSSA) ‘AAA’ senior boys’ basketball final. The championship game was at Whitby’s Anderson Collegiate Monday night. The Chargers won 60-50 and will now play at the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) ‘AAA’ boys’ basketball championship in Hamilton from March 22 to 24. 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Ye s, it’s time once again for Drift- wood Theatre Group’s annual fund- raising event, a “one-day theatre cre- ation festival” that sees some of the best of Canada’s rising theatre profes- sionals produce 10, 10-minute plays based on a common theme. Throw in a wine reception before hand, with selections from Ocala Winery in Port Perry, dessert reception after and a silent auction and you’ve got a fundraiser that helps Driftwood bring Shakespeare’s plays to Durham each summer. On March 9, after 24 hours of writ- ing, directing and choreography, you can choose six of those plays to watch in various parts of Trafalgar Castle School, 401 Reynolds St., Whitby. Plays have been staged in the library, on the main staircase, in hallways, the chapel, pool and even the basement boiler room and men’s bathroom. It’s described by Driftwood as “organized chaos with impeccable style.” “We’re really really pleased to have some fantastic people involved,” said Jeremy Smith, artistic director and general manager of Driftwood. One of those is Michael Shamata, an “up-and-coming director” who’s been artistic director of the Grand Theatre in London and Theatre New Brunswick. And Peter van Gestel, who has acted with Driftwood before, in- cluding the very first Trafalgar event, will be back as a director this time. He appeared as Sam in the Toronto production of Lord of the Rings. Trafalgar 24 will involve 10, possi- bly 12, writers, 10 directors, one cho- reographer, 23 performers and eight dancers. All the plays will include a clue to the play that Driftwood will perform in parks throughout Durham and be- yond this summer. This year each play will have a dif- ferent clue, perhaps the name of a character from the play, or a popu- lar phrase from the play or a set- ting, Smith said. At the end, audience members can write down their guess and a draw for a prize will take place. Tickets are $50 per person, $90 per couple or $40 per person for groups of 10 or more. Ti ckets are available at 905-576- 2396. The reception begins at 6 p.m., play selection at 6:30 p.m. and perfor- mances at 7:30 p.m. Pan performer at Ajax library AJAX — Winter is a pan-tastic time for some music. Local musician Joy Lapps presents Praise on Pan at the Ajax Public Li- brary main branch next month. The pan is perhaps better known as the steel drum. Ms. Lapps, now completing her fourth year at the University of Toron- to’s Schulich School of Business, began playing the pan in 1997 at Malvern’s Church of the Nativity. She joined the Nativity Steel Angels and soon began a solo career. She’s released two discs -- ‘Praise on Pan: How Great Thou Art’ and ‘Make a Joyful Noise.’ While she specializes in gospel, her musical range also includes old-school rhythms, classical, blues, calypso, reg- gae and hip hop. The concert is on Sunday, March 4, from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Rotary Room. Tickets are $5 each and available at the main branch circulation desk. Only 100 tickets are available, so those interested should buy them early. Complimentary refreshments will be provided. The main library branch is at the corner of Harwood Avenue and Achil- les Road. For more information, call 905- 683-4000. Whitby Brass in T.O. for festival DURHAM — The Whitby Brass Band is once again taking part in the Festival of Brass the first weekend in March by the Hannaford Street Silver Band in Toronto. The Whitby band, conducted by Roland Hill, will take part in the Com- munity Showcase on March 3. It’s at the Jane Mallett Theatre, St. Lawrence Centre, 27 Front St. E. The band will play several pieces, including John Williams’ ‘Olympic Fan- fare’ and Theme, William Rimmer’s ‘Slaidburn’, Eric Ball’s ‘The Kingdom’ Triumphant, excerpts from ‘Les Miser- ables’ and arrangements of ‘Ben-Hur’ and ‘Penny Lane’. The showcase, which will also feature the Orillia Silver Band, Metro- politan Silver Band, Maple Leaf Brass Band and New York State’s Buffalo Sil- ver Band, starts at 12:30 p.m. and runs until 6:15 p.m. Tickets are $20. Other events include the showcase on March 2 at 7:30 p.m., Rising Stars at 10 a.m. March 3, New York Staff Band of the Salvation Army March 3 at 8 p.m. and Heavy Metal March 4 at 3 p.m. Tickets are available for individual events or for the weekend. Tickets are available by phone at 416-366-7723 or 1-800-708-6754 or online at www.stlc. com. Ta ke the stage at the Bayly AJAX — The Pickering-Ajax Guitar Association welcomes all local musi- cians and interested music fans to its next open mike on March 7 at the Bayly Restaurant, 325 Westney Rd. S at Bayly Street in Ajax. Interested musicians can sign up at 7 p.m. and should have three songs ready to perform. Future open mikes are on the first Wednesday of the month from 7 to 10 p.m. at the restaurant. Other dates in 2007 include April 4, May 2, June 6, Oct. 3, Nov. 7 and Dec. 5. Musicians can keep up to date on all the open mikes by checking the Bayly Restaurant website, www.bayly-restau- rant.com . Entertainment in brief FEBRUARY 28, 2007 Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Poetic passion AJAX — Students in J. Clarke Richardson Collegiate’s Diaspora Collective presented ‘Blaque Like Me’ in celebration of Black History Month. 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Gold Book, a Division of Metroland Media Group Ltd., is a Directory Business servicing local markets in Ontario, providing consumers with complete listings of businesses and services relevant to their local communities. Our online portal (goldbook.ca) provides customers with an affordable multi-media website that is unique to the Industry. The qualified candidate will be a motivated, independent, self-starter with previous retail, outside or inside sales experience. You will possess excellent written and verbal communication skills and will be motivated to achieve results. In this role, you will be customer focused and will build strong relationships with new and existing clients by ensuring that their directory advertising needs are met. You will be goal-oriented and capable of meeting monthly targets. A reliable vehicle is required. If you would like to work for a leader in the media industry this opportunity may be the right one for you. We offer a competitive compensation and benefit package including: • Healthcare and Dental Benefits • Pension Plan • Life Insurance • 3 Weeks Vacation to Start • Sales Incentives and Contests • 13 Weeks Paid Training Bonus • Career Development and Advancement Opportunities • Flexible Working Hours Media Consultants “Gold Book has given us an opportunity to shine. We have the flexibility & freedom to attend to family priorities while still being very successful. Support from our trainers, managers and peers has been excellent, making our earning potential virtually uncapped! Gold Book allows us to build a client base, manage our own time, and reap the rewards of a sales professional in a dynamic and growing enterprise.” We appreciate the interest of all applicants however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls or agencies please. If interested please forward your resume to: jharrison@701.com or Fax: (905) 632-0308 Yasmin, Jacqueline, Karen & Dyna Media Consultants, Gold Book a division of Metroland Media Group Ltd. Bureau de ventes situé à Oshawa est à la recherche de candidat(e)s pour le poste suivant : Représentant(e) au Service à la clientèle (35-40K) Ceci est un contrat de 12 à 14 mois. La personne idéale possède les qualifications suivantes : - Trois ans d'expérience au Service à la clientèle ou en Administration - Un français et anglais impeccable - oral et écrit - Une forte connaissance des logiciels Word, Excel, et Outlook Seulement des gens dynamiques, qui travaillent bien en équipe et sans supervision doivent répondre. Notre bureau a un personnel sympathique, agréable et qui a à travailler souvent sous pression. Intéressé(e)? Veuillez s'il vous plaît envoyer une lettre d'introduction en français jointe d'un résumé en anglais. 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Duties included process, data recording, equipment maintenance and trouble shooting. Other duties may be assigned from time to time. Familiarity with the following is a plus: pump maintenance, handling of bulk chemicals, familiarity with GMP, knowledge of filter press operation, process instrumentation. Shift of 8, 10 or 12 hours may be required. Previous plant or laboratory experience in a chemical environment is highly desirable. Location: Peterborough Resumes may be faxed to Recapture Metals at (705) 755-0163 or e-mailed to cchristianson@recapturemetals.ca We thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. DISCOVERING THE TRADES Join a panel of speakers to learn more about the trades and a variety of apprenticeships that exist. GET MORE INFORMATION ON: • THE STEPS TO BECOMING AN APPRENTICE • TRAINING AND SCHOOLING OPPORTUNITIES • WHERE TO GAIN MORE INFORMATION ON THE TRADES • HOW THE YMCA CAN HELP YOU PLUS hear from apprentices/journeypersons themselves ® Monday, March 5th, 2007 Doors Open 6:30pm; Start Time 7:00pm Pickering Public Library One The Esplanade 2nd Floor Auditorium (across from Pickering Town Centre) PRESENTED BY YMCA Durham Employment & Community In Partnership with Please call us to reserve your seat at 905-686-7060 your YMCA’s charitable registration number is: 11930 7080RR0001 Employment Ontario Programs are funded in part by the Government of Canada WE'VE GOT GREAT THINGS IN STORE FOR YOU! Are you looking for health and dental benefits & competitive wages? Are you looking for work when the kids are in school? 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BULK BARN Pickering Location, Full-time for evenings, weekend and day shifts. Please fax resume to: 905-428-1532 CAN YOU START Immediately? No experience necessary. F/T, Customer Service. Call Katie 905-837-8456 CLEANERS, Sears Home Cen- tral requires house cleaners. Flexible scheduling full and part time positions. No even- ings/weekends. Training and transportation provided. (905) 665-4495. CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRE- SENTATIVE.Full time positions with benefits. Durham Medical requires an individual, with posi- tive attitude, to service clients in our Oshawa retail store. Retail or Healthcare experience is an as- set. Fax resume to (905) 728- 4734. No phone Calls. CUSTOMER SERVICE,Picker- ing/Oshawa locations has immediately openings for office assistants, must have excellent telephone manner and customer service skills are essential. Full/part time available. No even- ings. 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Must be able to work even- ings/weekends. Apply in-person: Mattress and Suite Shop, 18 Hardwood Ave. S., beside Sta- ples, Ajax. 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 INSIDE/ OUTSIDE SALES.Un- limited income. Training provided. Work from home or office. Leads Provided. Commission + Bonus- es. Ask for Bill 905-435-1052 LANDSCAPE FOREMAN NEED- ED for a pond installation compa- ny.Full-time. Experience pre- ferred but not necessary. Salary commensurate with experience. E-mail: pondmaster@gmail.com or 905-427-6240. LILYLU'S DINER in Pickering has immediate openings for experienced SERVERS. Apply with resume to: 1660 Kingston Rd., Unit # 1 ORDER TAKERS NEEDED $25/hr avg. Full time. We train you!!! Call 905 435-0518 PICKERING-BASED publisher seeks exp. sales reps for mags and conferences. Salary + comm. Proven track record a must. carol@electricityforum.com ROOFING COMPANY requires full time laborers and shinglers, good pay, transportation a valuable asset. Required to start immediately. Call Rob.(905)429- 0088. SEASONAL HELP for green- house, some heavy lifting re- quired. Knowledge of plants an asset. FT and PT, some even- ings and weekends. Fax resume to: 905-655-8261 or bring to: 7585 Duff's Rd, Brooklin. VIOLET BLOOMS FRESH flow- ers now hiring part-time position. Fax resume: 905-839-1899. 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. TELEMARKETING PROS full time, 4 days per week, $11.00 per hour, Whitby. Paid training. Call (905) 666-4905. WE TRAIN FOR CAREER IN FINANCIAL SERVICES •Full time or part time. •High income potential. •Excellent training. •Set your own hours For more information call Don Zynomirski at (905)509-4973 HEATHER GLEN Golf Course is now accepting resumes for sum- mer employment. Please fax re- sume to 905-655-9486 or email to scott@heatherglen.ca. Check out heatherglen.ca for details. ESTHETICIAN SPACE for rent or position for full time Esthetician in busy salon and spa in Courtice. Contact Nancy at Timothy's 905- 721-9810. HAIR STYLIST required for a busy barbershop in Oshawa. 3 days/week. Call Kim (905)431- 1629 LICENSED HAIRSTYLIST for Sales Clerk position full time. No evenings, for A & T Beauty Sup- ply. Basic computer and Manage- ment skills required. Call (905)728-7383. THE FACIAL PLACE Medical and Spa Estheticians. Hourly plus bonus on performance. spa@thefacialplace.com BRICK LAYER and LABOURER required for brick laying crew. Own vehicle REQUIRED. Start immediately. Call (905)985-4208. 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Wage TBD. 40 hours a week + OT available. Call and ask for John (905)623-3435 SWIMMING POOL SERVICE person. Established company re- quires experienced service per- son. Good salary, vehicle and fu- ture. G2 gas licence helpful. Fax resume to: 905-420-7579. WIRING AND SOLDERING op- erator required. to solder and manually assemble various elec- tronic components on printed circuit boards, make up har- nesses, sub-assemblies and inspect electronic components. We are located just 20 minutes north of Oshawa in Port Perry. Contact Steve at: steve@adamsonproaudio.com or by fax, attention Steve, 905-982- 0609 NOW HIRING Web Developer – Contract Position Metroland Durham Region's interactive media department is seeking an experienced Web Developer/Programmer to work in close co- ordination with our creative/development team on exciting new projects. The successful candidate will possess proven expertise in developing and implementing PHP/Mysql web applications. In addition, excellent working knowledge of the following is required: HTML, JavaScript, CSS, AJAX, XML, Dreamweaver and Fireworks/Photo- shop. Good design skills are a plus and rigorous attention to detail is vital. Applicants should submit a resume (in Word or PDF format) to: Lamont Wilcott - Assistant Manager & Senior Developer, Interactive Media ( lwilcott@durhamregion.com ). In addition please provide URL's where samples of your work can be reviewed. We thank all applicants. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Interactive Sales Specialist Required ●Base salary, car allowance, and aggressive commission package available ●Work close to home in Oshawa with one of Canada's leading media companies ●Fast paced environment with proven technology and dynamic team ● Your ideas, creativity, and input welcomed ●Independent work structure with flexibility for scheduling provided sales goals achieved ●No geographical sales boundaries ●Benefits and pension available Durhamregion.com is the region's leading source of local information with 2,250,000 views a month and 160,000 unique users monthly! Only competitive, intelligent, hardworking, creative, self-starting, sales-driven individuals need apply. Forward your resume (in Word or PDF format) ASAP to: Todd Blayone (Manager, Interactive Media): tblayone@durhamregion.com. Please no phone calls. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. CUSTOMER service/office assist- ant position is available in a local dance school. Microsoft office is a must, as well as email and inter- net. Sales oriented a bonus. Please email all resumes to zah- ra@bellnet.ca FULL-TIME ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT WANTED - Courtice/Oshawa.. We are a productive and integrity driven real estate team looking for highly motivated, enthusiastic, self-starter with computer experience. Experience in Real Estate is an asset but not a must. The perfect candidate will have an exceptional attention to detail, will WOW our clients, can multi- task effectively, and will bring ease and harmony to our team. If you have a passion for service and are looking for an opportunity to learn and grow, please fax or email resume to: 905-432-3224 or : soldbycindyandchris@rogers.com CAR SALES REPRESENTA- TIVE with experience in manag- ing, operating car dealerships, maintenance and operation of trucks and trailers. Knowledge of Arabic/Hebrew language benefi- cial. Nazareth Motors, 905-837- 0007. SALES PERSON/DESIGNER - KITCHEN AND BATH. Minimum 5 years retail/design experience and knowledge of 2020, version 6.4/6.8, Immediate F/T position for large showroom in Durham. Fax resume to 905-432-7875. MANAGEMENT POSITION AVAILABLE FULL TIME, also part-time opening available. BLISS BRIDAL BOUTIQUE, a high-end full service bridal salon in Whitby is seeking two dynamic, professional, stylish individuals with sales experience to become part of our team. Knowledge of women's apparel an asset. Excellent com- pensation to the selected candidates. Fax resume to: 905-404-2502 or email: blissbridalboutique@bellnet.ca Busy Chiropractic / Massage Therapy clinic in south Ajax, look- ing for a part-time receptionist. Prior experience a definite asset. Please send resume to Discovery Bay Chiropractic Clinic Unit # 18- 487 Westney Rd South, Ajax, ON L1S 6W8 or email: discoverybay@look.ca CERTIFIED PSW to care for Sen- ior, 3 shifts plus weekend available. Drivers license required to start immediately. Call (905)404-0611 FULL-TIME DENTAL Assistant Level II/Receptionist required 5 days per week for Pickering of- fice. Fax resume to 905-831-5975 CHIROPRICATIC HEALTH AS- SISTANT needed for two after- noon/evening shifts per week and alternate Saturday mornings for busy Pickering office. PMP expe- rience preferred. Call 905-831- 3939, speak with Joy. DENTAL ASSISTANT for busy family practice in Uxbridge. New grads welcome. Fax resume: 905-852-9558 or call (905)852- 3131 DENTAL HYGIENIST,Assistant, Receptionist required part-time, casual at friendly family-oriented dental office. Please call Joanne (905)668-4001 DENTAL RECEPTIONIST, Part time evenings, required to schedule recall appointments. Abel-Dent an asset. Fax resume to 905-571-3172. EXPERIENCED OPTICAL assistant,wanted for Optometrist office in Ajax. Permanent Par t-Time position. Some evenings and Saturdays required. Please email resume: ajaxoptometrist@hotmail.com, or send to File #294, Oshawa This Week, 865 Farewell St., Oshawa, L1H 7L5 HOMEWELL SENIOR CARE is hiring Companions and Personal Support Workers Part-time, Full time and Live-in positions. Automobile an asset. Fax# (905) 430-8207 Email homewell.pickering@gmail.com HYGIENIST WANTED for Picker- ing office, Thursdays. Fax re- sume to 905-831-5975 PA RT-TIME DENTAL ASSIST- ANT,8a.m.-5:30 p.m. 1-2 days a week. Fax resume to: 905-831- 5975 PHARMACY TECHNICIAN needed for busy pharmacy in Oshawa. Permanent Part-time position available. Fax resume to: 905-725-0853. PHARMACY TECHNICIAN,and part time cashier, for Whitby Pharmacy. Send resume to file # 293, Oshawa This Week, P.O. Box 481, Oshawa, ON. L1H 7L5 RECEPTIONIST REQUIRED Must have experience for busy Xray office in Whitby. Must be able to multi-task. Fax resume to 416-757-4146 SCARBORUGH Dental Office is seeking an experienced Dental Receptionist/Co-Ordinator for a full time position. 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Applicants should submit a resume (in Word or PDF format) to: Lamont Wilcott - Assistant Manager & Senior Developer, Interactive Media ( lwilcott@durhamregion.com ). In addition please provide URL's where samples of your work can be reviewed. We thank all applicants. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. * EXPIRED * Where to Turn to When Your Home Doesn't Sell the First Time Before relisting your home, Free Report reveals 4 critical issues to ensure that your home sells fast and for top dollar. Free recorded message 1-888-599-0098 ID#9005 Dan Plowman Salesperson, Remax Rouge River Ltd. Brokerage 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. 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Whitby 7:00-9:00 PM Place: Time: Speaker: Meetings held 2nd Thursday evening of each month Group Discussion Information & Support For more information please call 905-666-6241 or 1-800-841-2729 or visit www.creativeintensity.com/smking/ For more information please call 905-666-6241 or 1-800-841-2729 or visit www.creativeintensity.com/smking/ Date:Thursday, March 8th, 2007 Confidential Free Refreshments Guest Speakers Non-Denominational Educational material No cost to attend Community Volunteer from the Heart & Stroke Foundation Topic:“Healthy Heart, Healthy You” Q RAY BRACELETS as adver- tised on TV available at Jewelry by Sanders. PORT OF NEWCASTLE MA- RINA requires restaurant help, mature permanent part/full time. Fax resume to 905-987-3163, or apply in person, weekends only between 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. or call for appt. (905)987-5251 I AM LOOKING for office em- ployment. Part time or full time, preferably days, but willing to work some evenings and week- ends. Proficiency in Micro Soft Office, Proficiency plus Honours Certificate. Simple Accounting Honours certificate. Several years customer service experience. Please call Pat for any employ- ment offers, 905-723-7814 or email pbendall@sympatico.ca ** PUBLIC ** NOTICE List of Durham Region distress sales and bank foreclosures are now available to the public for free. Www.Durham Bank Foreclosures.Com Dan Plowman, Salesperson, Remax Rouge River Realty Ltd. Brokerage WHITBY NEWLY BUILT 2 storey house, oak stairs, hardwood floors, 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, C/A, never lived in. $271,100. (905)430-9085. WHITBY, OPEN HOUSE, No agents please, by appoint- ment only. Walk-out basement, all brick, 4years old, Harwood throughout. $299,000. Flexible closing. $5000 Down, Balance on closing. Make an offer. (905)430-3632 FOR LEASE,INDUSTRIAL UNITS 2 units. 2600-sq.ft. includ- ing office space), No body shops/mechanical work. Avail. immediately. Oshawa area. 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Available April 1st. $645/mo. + hydro ($20-$25/mo.- first/last. No pets. (905)668-1946 (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 & 2 BEDROOM APTS, Oshawa. Starting from $450/mo plus heat and hydro. Avail. March/April Firs/last, references. 304 Simcoe St. South or 17 Que- bec St. Call Stephen 905-259- 5796, 905-576-8699. 1 BEDROOM BASEMENT apart- ment, spacious. Central Ajax. Close to amenities. Separate en- trance. Laundry, parking, a/c. No pets/smoking. Available March 1. 905-686-8331. 1 BEDROOM BASEMENT BRAND NEW, $750 all inclusive. & 1 bachelor $600/all inclusive, Ajax. Including cable. Own laun- dry. Amenities. First/last re- quired. Available 905-427- 9734/416-771-4932, Israel. 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 28th or later. Call (905)571-0517. 2 BEDROOM - SIMCOE S area. Spacious with large living & dining room, master bedroom with walk out deck, 2nd room with skylight. Close to 401 & bus stop. Parking and close to laundry facilities. Stove & fridge incl. Available March 1. 1st & last required. Call 905-576-6328 ext. 63 (day); 905-666-4670 (evens). 2 BEDROOM BASEMENT apt. South Pickering. Separate en- trance. Shared laundry and patio. No smoking/pets. $900 in- clusive. First/last. Available March 10. Call 905-420-5973. 2-APARTMENTS,upperlevel, 3 bedroom, 4-pc bath, $1150 +70%, utilities. Lower level, 2 bedrooms, 3pc bath, $700 +30% utilities. Both includes, 2-parking, laundry, appliances. (905)686- 8126, 647-668-4893 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 CONDO,Oshawa new kitchen cupboards, counter- top, carpet. Fully painted, near schools/shopping, heat, hydro, lights, water and parking all in- cluded. First/last, March 1st, $850/month. (905)240-1784 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. 385 GIBB ST,Oshawa, 2-bdrm apts. Available March. Utilities in- cluded. No pets. Call 905-723- 5434. 401 AT WHITE'S RD.,new mod- ern main floor bachelor, 2 separ- ate entrances, large soaker tub, walkout to backyard, prime loca- tion. $650 inclusive, March 1st. 905-903-2335, 905-509-2335 AJAX (WESTNEY/HIGHWAY 2), Large, new 1-bedroom basement, near amenities, separate entrance, appliances, laundry, Cable, 1-parking, $700/inclusive First/last. No pets/smoking. Avail immediately. Israr (647)-223-6464, (905)-426- 3917, ahmadi@aecl.ca AJAX -Large 2-bedroom base- ment apt, fully renovated. $850/inclusive. Private entrance, parking, laundry, full bath, available immediately. 2 to choose from. Call (416)616- 7776. AJAX 2 BEDROOM basement apt.-walk-out. $850. First/last. Non-smoker. Available March 1st. 905-903-6222 or 905-683-5641. AJAX, 2 BEDROOM apartment. Harwood/Hwy. #2. Close to amenities. Ceramic tile. Separate entrance. Parking. Freshly up- graded. $880. No pets/ smoking. Available immediately. First/last. 647-321-8584. AJAX, 3 BEDROOM main floor on Salem/Emperor Street. $1100+60% utilities. Over 1000 square feet. Laundry. Available immediately. 905-426-9551, 416-857-2410, Jerry. AJAX,3-bedroom main floor, bright & spacious, large fenced backyard, hardwood floors, 5-appliances, close to schools/ shopping. $1100/mo+ 1/2 utilities. April 1st. Call Mike days 905-427-4077 ext. 24, evenings & wknds 905-665-3666 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, HARWOOD/KERRISON, new 2 bedroom, basement apt. Separate entrance, includes laun- dry, parking, cable, $900/mo. No pets/smoking. Available immedi- ately. First/last. 905-426-5555 or 416-948-5155. AJAX, HWY 2/Church St., 1-bed- room, separate entrance, base- ment walkout, no smoking/pets. Appliances, utilities included. First/last. Call after 7pm (905)428-7133. AJAX, Pickering Village.1-bdrm bsmt apt, avail. March 1, large liv- ingroom. Separate entrance, in- cludes parking, utilities, cable. No smoking/pets. Suits single working person. $700/mo. First/last. (905)427-0476 AJAX- OXFORD TOWERS.Spa- cious apartments, quiet bldg, near shopping, GO. Pool. 2 & 3- bedroom apt., from $999 & $1099, available March & April. 905-683-8421, 905-683-5322 or 905-683-8571. AJAX- Super Clean brand new spacious 2-bedroom basement apt. No smoking/pets separate entrance washroom with tub, park- ing, oversized kitchen, laundry. Avail. immed. Near Taunton/Westney. Guneet 905-686-1648 ALEXANDRA PARK, OSHAWA 1 bedroom newer apt., "Old charm building." Totally renovat- ed, new kitchen/bath, hardwood floors. In-house laundry, inter- com. Parkview. Near Hospital. No pets. (905)579-9439. BEAUTIFUL 1 BEDROOM, hard- wood floors, new kitchen and bath. Available immediately. $625 all inclusive. Call Paul (905)430-6229. BEAUTIFUL WHITBY 2 bedroom $899. or Oshawa 1 bedroom $699. Clean, quiet buildings, parking, all inclusive, no pets. lst/last, available immediately. Call Emilio (905) 424-2134. 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 - 2 bedroom with den, close to all amenities. $910 per mo. plus hydro and cable. Office hours 9 - 5, Monday - Friday. Available March lst. (905)430-1877. BOWMANVILLE 1 bedroom $620 +hydro. laundry, ample parking, close to all amenities, above gift shop. Also: 2 bedroom 3pc bath, $715 +hydro. First/last. Call (905)623-4302. BOWMANVILLE Large immacu- late 1-bdrm ground floor apt. Available immediately. Clean, se- curity entrance building. $892 in- cludes laundry facilities, applianc- es, utilities and parking. Call 905- 623-0791 or 905-666-1074 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. BRIGHT, SPACIOUS, 2 level - 2 Bedroom Apt. Available March 1st; Parking, Laundry, Cable, Util Incl; $850 / month; 1st / Last / References; Call Mark or Carolyn 905-723-8610. BROCK/TAUNTON- spacious 1- bedroom basement apt., fur- nished/unfurnished. Parking, newly renovated. Sep. entrance, $750/inclusive, First/last, No smoking/pets. Available immedi- ately. (905)430-4597 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. COURTICE,To wnline/Hwy 2, 2- bdrm, huge windows, large, bright, newly renovated, 2-park- ing, backyard, near transit, shop- ping, schools. Great family neigh- bourhood. April 1st. $825+ 1/2 utilities. Call Mark (905)767-5583 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 NEWER 1-BEDROOM basement apt., in preferred Oshawa area. Separate entrance, washer/dryer, cable, gas fireplace, parking, utilities included. No pets. $750/month. March 1st. (905)579-9887 after 6pm NICE 3 BEDROOM,walking dis- tance to Oshawa Centre & schools, parking. $975 all inclu- sive. First/last, avail. now. No pets/smoking. Phone (905)432- 2914 leave message OSHAWA - RITSON RD S.$900 2 bdrm. util & prkg incl. laundry on site. seperate entr. near tran- sit. no smoking. 416-653-5715 avail April 1 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 NORTH OSHAWA,1 bedroom $760. for rent. Includes utilities, fridge, stove, parking. Call 905- 435-0703 or 416-902-1174. NORTH WHITBY- 2-bed. bright spacious apt., lower unit of legal duplex, with full 3' windows. Park- ing for 2, laundry & shared back- yard. No pets. $775+gas/hydro. Avail. March 1st. Call Laurie 905- 668-5345. OSHAWA Park/Adelaide (230 Nipigon St) 1, 2 & 3 Bedrooms Well maintained and newly renovated apts. Near all amenities. From $775/mo+ hydro. (905)723-0977 OSHAWA - Harmony/Olive. One bedroom, sep. entrance, fresh paint, parking, full cable, a/c, no smoking/pets. Utilities included. Basement. $595./mo. April 1st. 416-274-7547. OSHAWA - modern 2 bedroom basement apt., spacious brick bungalow. $935/mo. Includes util. shared washer, dryer, driveway. No pets/non-smokers. First/last/references. Near schools and daycare. Wilson/Harmony/Olive. 905-725- 3425. OSHAWA 1 & 2 BEDROOM Available anytime or April 1st. Lo- cated at 350 Malaga Rd. $725/825 month all inclusive. No pets. Please call 905-242-4478, 905-626-6724. OSHAWA SIMCOE/TAUNTON very clean basement bachelor apt. avail now, $500 inclusive. Condolyn Management. 905-428- 9766 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, BOND/SIMCOE,Spa- cious apts lowrise building. 1- bdrm apts from $680/mo+ hydro, avail. immediately. Appliances, laundry facilities and parking in- cluded. Call 905-728-0116 OSHAWA,Central Park S., 2 bedroom, 2nd floor of nice home, $760/mo utilities and appliances included. Available March 1st. Suitable for 1-2 people. Call (905)786-2223 OSHAWA, CLEAN LARGE 1- bedroom 2-storey semi-detached house, 401/Simcoe St. area. Fr idge, stove, driveway, fenced yard, asking $800 +utilities. First/last. No pets. Avail. now Call (905)436-6085 or 905-259- 2904 OSHAWA, HARMONY/OLIVE large 3-bedroom main floor, $900. Avail. March 15th. Also large 2-bedroom basement, laun- dry $700, Avail. April 1st. Both: Eat-in kitchen, A/C, private en- trance, livingroom, 2 parking. No smoking/pets. (905)837-9828, (416)418-3188. OSHAWA, IMMACULATE 3 BEDROOM bungalow, main floor. Hardwood. Broadloom. Ceram- ics. New windows, A/C. Laundry & parking. Walk to OC, near tran- sit/401. Minutes to Whitby $925 plus. Please call 905-619-9948. 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 PARK PLACE,Oshawa's pre- miere suites residence, Fully renovated 2 bedroom, decorator units, in clean quiet secure build- ing, call today 905-443-0169. PICKERING - Whites/Finch. Large one bed. + den basement apt. Separate entrance, 1-park- ing, 5 appliances, 4pc bath. No pets/smoking. Suit quiet working single/couple. First/last/referenc- es. Available March 1st. $850/mo. + util. 905-831-0870. PICKERING BAY RIDGES 1 bedroom bright second level, avail April 1, $875 inclusive, first & last, parking, sep entrance., close to 410/GO. No smok- ing/pets. Suitable for mature sin- gle. (905)420-6774 (416)832- 6774. PICKERING VILLAGE bsmt apt, spacious living quarters. One bdrm with walk-in closet, private entrance, parking, walk to GO. Utilities included. $750/mo. No pets/smoking. 905-427-5838 PICKERING, 1 BEDROOM base- ment apartment, fully renovated, large windows, separate en- trance, scenic environment facing Altona Rd/Finch. $625 all inclu- sive. Female preferred. 416- 899-7376. PICKERING, 2 BEDROOM base- ment apt.. Private entrance. Amenities. No pets/smoking. Free parking. 1 to 2 working adults. $750/month, all inclu- sive+a/c. April 1st. 905-420-6321. 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, ALTONA.Large 1- bedroom basement apt., separate entrance, no smokers/pets. Park- ing available, $800 all inclusive. Near Go & 401. Available imme- diately. Contact Frank 416-836- 9973 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) SIMCOE/MILL OSHAWA,near 401. Nice, clean and quiet build- ing near shopping and transporta- tion. Utilities included. 1 and 2 bdr.. apt. $749 and $849, Available March 1st, first/last (905)436-7686 until 7:30pm. 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 STUDIO APT.Open concept. Country estate. Hardwood floors, cathedral ceilings, walkout patio, $850/mo. North Oshawa. Available immediate. NO pets/non-smoker. (905)655-7145 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 NORTH,2-bedroom basement apt., 1300sq.ft., 2 car parking, separate entrance, laun- dry, 4pc bath, Wet Bar. $950 in- clusive. Available March 1st/or. No smoking/pets. Call (905)665- 7823 WHITBY, immaculate 1 & 2 bed- room apts, Avail. March 1. $775, $910., includes appliances, heat, parking, laundry facilities. Call (905)666-1074 or 905-556-0455. WHITBY-walk to Whitby Go, N. of 401/Brock, 2-bed. apt. in trip- lex, new flooring, Sep. entrance, parking/laundry. Available imme- diately. $950+hydro. First/last. 905-655-0321 WILLIAM PEAK CO-OP, Picker- ing has 2 and 3 bedroom town- houses $992 and $1,078, con- secutively+utilities. 1 and 2 bed- room apartments, $817 and $926. First/last. 905-837-2920. www.ucpm.ca. 2 BEDROOM CONDO,2 baths, Westney Rd. & Hwy#2. 5-appli- ances and parking included. $1,350 per mo. inclusive. Call 416-289-6963 or 416-854-7548 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 walkout to large patio & one on third floor with balcony and view of lake. Tennis courts/Indoor Pool/Exer- cise 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. CONDO MCLAUGHLIN SQUARE, 2 bedroom, $l,200 per month. Spacious, bright, includes parking, utilities, pool, laundry. Available immediately. Leave message (905) 619-6770. TWO BEDROOM condos, down- town Oshawa, across from Go Bus station. Very bright, hard- wood floors, ensuite laundry, parking included, from $850. Im- mediately. (905)426-6242. "UTILITIES INCLUDED" $1300/mon. AJAX, Harwood S. of 401. Desirable 3-Brdm Semi-De- tached Bungalow. Upper Level. Hardwood Floors. Shared Laun- dry. Fenced-in Backyard. Avail. Immed. Call Rose 905-999-7760. $800/INCLUSIVE, 2 BEDROOM basement, East Oshawa., spa- cious, clean. Air conditioning, quiet neighbourhood, coin laun- dry. No pets/smoking. April 1. (905)436-3549 -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 2 BEDROOM 1-1/2 car gar- age/workshop, fenced backyard, close to Canaught Park, $1090, no pets/smoking. Available March 1st. 905-718-2326. 3 BEDROOM HOUSE for rent. 401/Harwood. Available immedi- ately. $1200 plus utilities. 1-888- 860-6974. 2/3 BEDROOM ranch style house, Whitby, close to all amenities, quiet street, very clean, newly remodeled, gor- geous yard, a/c. April lst. No smoking/pets. References $1150+ utilities. lst/last. (905)668- 9088 3+1 BEDROOM, 4 new applianc- es, backyard patio, fenced yard, near schools, transit and 401. Available April 1st. $1200 +utilities. Credit check required. (905)728-1612, (905)579-7581 A ABSOLUTELY astounding 6 months free, (or equivalent) then own a house from $600/month. (oac). 4.94% mortgage with no money down (oac) up to $20,000 cash back to you, (no repayment) Requires $35,000 plus family in- come and reasonable credit. Why Rent? Call Bill Roka, 25 years, top sales rep with world's leading realtor. Remax Spirit (905) 728- 1600, 1-888-732-1600. NOBODY SELL MORE REAL ESTATE THAN RE/MAX!!!! A RENT TO OWN newly renovat- ed 2 storey detached, 4 - 5 bed- rooms, 4 bathrooms, jaccuzzi, fireplace, appliances finished basement, nice area of Oshawa. $1750 plus. (705) 722-2145. CLEAN, 3-BEDROOM semi, A/C, freshly painted. Hillcroft/Wilson area, quiet neighbourhood. First/last, references, no pets/smoking. April 1st, $1150/month plus utilities. Call (905)436-5304 COBOURG, 3 bedroom home on Spring St, $950 plus utilities, available April 1st, first, last, ref- erences. 905-442-9912. NEWCASTLE CENTURY HOME, $1100+utilities. 2-bdrms. Avail. March/April 1st. No pets. Close to 401. Gas heating, 5-appliances, front porch, back deck. First/last, references. Call Marie between 6-9-p.m or wknds 1-416-693- 8924 OSHAWA -3 bdrm bungalow, main floor, Olive/Wilson area. Great neighborhood. Newer ap- pliances, fenced yard. Parking, laundry. $1250/inclusive. Also large bright 2 bed. bright base- ment apt. $750/inclusive. No smoking/dogs. Available March 1st. 416-799-7583. OSHAWA - Grandview area. Detached upper level, available immediately, large 2 bdrms., garage, large deck off master bedroom, all appliances. $1205/mo. utilities included. No dogs, utilities included, first/last, references. Rent will never be raised on condition. 905-434- 1386, 905-431-0190. OSHAWA - KING / WILSON, available March 1st/later. 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 HOUSE 2+1 bdrm, garage w/remote, 6 appl, no smokers/pets, $975 + utilities. 1st & security. References required. Avail Apr 1st. Call 905-721-0293 OSHAWA Stevenson/Gibb (near Oshawa Centre)3-bed- room, semi 2-baths, a/c 5 appli- ances, finished basement, fenced yard, $1275+ utilities. No pets, references. Avail immediately. (905)438-0162, 905-922-2743 OSHAWA,2-bedroom bungalow, close to park, bus stop, schools and shopping. Easy access to 401. $1050 plus heat & hydro. Available immediately. Call 905- 571-9403 OSHAWA,close to Civic, 4 bed- room house, fridge, stove includ- ed. Great location. A must see, avail. April 1, $1250 plus utilities, first & last. (905)259-5138. OSHAWA, RITSON/ADELAIDE, bright, clean main floor 1-bed- room apt. in newly reno'd house. 5 min to 401, available immedi- ately. $775/mo inclusive. (905)448-3530 PICKERING Whites/Bayly near the lake, newly renovated 3 bed- room, main floor only, own laun- dry, avail. now, $1300 inclusive Condolyn Management. 905 428- 9766. PICKERING, LIVERPOOL/BAYLY, 3-bdrm bungalow,excellent family neighbourhood, new hardwood floors, large front bay window eat-in kitchen w/.ceramics, huge backyard with patio, Fresh paint, laundry, parking. Near schools, Go,mall, 401, shopping.$1100 plus 60% utilities. Available March 1 (416)887-4458 WHITBY HWY 2/GARDEN 3 bedroom bungalow, main floor only, A/C, no smoking, one car parking, avail now, $1200 inclu- sive Condolyn Management 905- 428-9766. BROCK/FINCH,brand new town- house, 3-bedroom plus den, 2-1/2 baths, 2 parking, open layout, ex- cellent condition. 5 appliances, March 15th, $1450+, free cable until 01/08. (905)686-3549, 905- 955-2097 NORTH OSHAWA,spacious 3 bedroom, garage, family room, walk to amenities, $1150 per mo. appliances, April lst. Call Martin (905)728-1420. OSHAWA SOUTH,To wnhouses 3-bedroom $975/mo+ utilities close to schools, shopping. First/last. 905-579-9956. OSHAWA,4-bdrms, 5 applianc- es, finished bsmt, close to GM and all amenities. $1250/mo in- clusive. Avail. March 1st. First/last. Call 905-728-2553, 905-435-4363 1 ROOM TO RENT in adult home all over aged 40. N.W Oshawa. Suitable for out-of-town contractors or male business pro- fessionals. (Eg. Hydro, GM etc.) Non-smoker. Call 9am-9pm (905)571-5191 AVAILABLE in Oshawa, fur- nished room, bright very clean house, share kitchen & bath- rooms, run of house, non-smoker, parking, laundry, high-speed in- ternet, near all amenities, $460/month. (289)314-1949 LARGE CLEAN, FURNISHED room, close to OC. No pets. Share kitchen & bath, ideal for working person. First/last. Phone 905-436-1420. ROOMMATE WANTED, AJAX Salem/Bayly in House. $475 all inclusive. A/c, above ground pool, laundry, high speed internet. 5-min walk to bus stop. No pets/parking. Call 416-272-5760 ROUGEMOUNT/HWY 2 Room available in beautiful well-kept quiet mansion, upscale neighbourhood, new carpet, huge bay windows, walk-in closet, fresh paint, cable, internet, laundry, a/c, parking. $350, available March 1st. (416)887-4458 2 BEDROOM FURNISHED apartment in Whitby, White Oaks/Dundas, looking for mature person to share expenses. First/last. Call (905)217-0520 BACHELOR STYLE ROOM FOR rent - Furnished/unfurnished. Renovated kitchen, lounge w/fire- place, parking. Internet & laundry available. Near University, all amenities. Available immediately. 905-720-0136 leave best call- back time. PICKERING BROCK/401,Pri- vate bright spacious New Fur- nished studio Bedsitting, Kitchen- ette 5-pc bath, laundry, parking, NO smoking, NO Pets $625/mo. 1st&Last. References. (416)460- 5615 or 905-428-8508 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. 1996 POLARIS STORM 800, re- cently serviced. 2007 trail permit, getting married, looking for best offer. $2500 obo. Please call Jeremy 905-985-2493. 2002 SKI DOO,Grand Touring, 700 liquid cooled. In mint condi- tion, great for family. Only 3,900kms. Located in Courtice. $5,500. Call (416)791-1907 any- time. EARLY SWIMMING POOL BOOKINGS.Book early and get discount prices. Some models in stock. Over 18 years experience. 14x26 kidney $14,999. (416)554- 8195, (905)985-3491 www.innovativmarketing.com I AM A 70 year old, very active man in good health, located in Oshawa, looking for female comp anionship for travel and conver- sation. Please reply to: File #295 Oshawa This Week, P.O. Box 481, Oshawa, Ontario. L1H 7L5 WITNESSES WANTED:to acci- dent involving Black VW Jetta and Green Chevrolet S10 Truck, on Friday February 16th, 1:00pm, at Rougemount Dr/Kingston Rd. Pickering. Please call Paul (905)421-9350 +CARPET CARPET CARPETS 3 rooms carpeted with Commer- cial carpet and premium pad from $289 (30 yds). 3 rooms carpeted with Berber carpet and premium pad from $389 (30 yds). 3 rooms carpeted with cut pile carpet and premium pad from $489 (30 yds). Free in-home quotes. SAILLIAN CARPETS 1-800-578-0497, 905- 242-3691 ; 905-373-2260. 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 AFFORDABLE APPLIANCES, HANK'S APPLIANCES. TRUCK- LOAD EVENT! Brand New fridg- es $299/up. New stoves $349/up. New dishwashers $199/up. New dryers only $249. New washers $299. Large selection of recondi- tioned & new scratch & dent ap- pliances. 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 $999. Diningroom Cherrywood table. 8 chairs/ Buffet/ hutch, Dovetail construction. New still in boxes Cost $11,000. Sacrifice $1,799. 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 CARPETS. LAMINATE & VINYL sale. 3 rooms, 30-sq yds. for $319. Commercial carpet includ- ing premier underpad and instal- lation. Laminate $1.69-sq ft. Click system. Residential, commercial, customer satisfaction guaranteed. Free Estimate. Mike 905-431- 4040 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 DINING TABLE,40"x62" plus 6 chairs, Queen Ann style, solid cheery wood, simply elegant, a must see. $1900. call (905)686- 7746. S U N D AY, M A R C H 2 0 T H Aj ax C o mm u n it y C entr e 75 Centennial Rd., Ajax HMS Ajax Room 1 - 3pm Spring & Summer Sale 1000’s of PIECES CASH ONLY SATURDAY, MARCH 3rd Ajax Community Centre 75 Centennial Rd., Ajax HMS Ajax Room @@ www.marketplacedurhamregion.com Merchand i s e O n l i n e Merchand i s e O n l i n e Classifi ed Ads! Classifi ed Ads! F or Merch a n d i s e u n d e r $ 5 0 F or Merch a n d i s e u n d e r $ 5 0 FREEFREE visit FOR SALE - 80 lps, various con- ditions. CAll 905-434-4648. FORD TRUCK CAP for 8' box. Leer Wedgewood blue, excellent condition, paid $1460, asking $800 o.b.o. Call 905-261-6740 GMC BOX LINER fits 88-98 full size truck, $50. 905-579-6731 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS Best Price, Best Quality. All Shapes & Colours. Call 1-866-585-0056 www.thecoverguy.ca HOT TUB COVERS Custom cov- ers, all sizes and shapes, $395 tax and delivery included. We will not be beat on price and quality. Guaranteed. 905-259-4514. www.homeandleisure.ca HOT TUBS/SPA,2006 model, fully loaded, ozonator, cost $8,900, sacrifice $3,900. 905- 213-4669. MOVING - KING SIZE BR suite, mansion headboard, large ar- moire, $l,500. Circa 1910 Gentle- man's dresser, $700 etc. Cash only. (905) 686-6180. MOVING SALE couch, wing chair, wall unit, TV armoire, Queen size bed, dresser, large mirror (all pine, no mattress). Call to view 9050-7067157 MOVING SALE freezer (chest) $200; JennAir double oven built- in $800; queen bedroom set $650; swivel rockers (2) $600; maple dining 10-pc $950; wrought iron table chairs (genu- ine) $750; living room sets $600 and $900; washer $300 Dryer $275 or $500 both; fridge $250; stove (KitchenAid) $400. 905- 260-6247 OFFICE FURNITURE for sale, desk, computer, fax machine, Meridian auto attendant voice mail phone system. P.O.S. com- plete system. Also House for sale. (905)424-4091, email ferduse@aol.com OLD RECORD PLAYER $250; green sofabed $200; 9-drawer wood dresser with mirror $200; or best offers. Dozen misc. hub- caps, best offer. (905)619-0093 PIANO TECHNICIAN available for tuning, repairs & pre-purchase consultation. Used upright or grand acoustic pianos for sale. Moving, rentals available. Call 905-427-7631 or visit: www.barbhall.com 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 $1500. 905- 213-4669. PRO-FORM 350 s Folding Tread- mill. Bought new January '06. Excellent condition, hardly ever used. Retailed at $1000 will sell for $500 firm. Comes with 3 sets of hand weights, heart monitor, pulse monitor and Pro Tech cush- ioning. Folds up for easy stor- age. Must sell due to health rea- sons. Please call 905-831-9785. Leave message. RENT TO OWN - New and reconditioned appliances, new TV's, Stereos, Computers, DVD Players, Furniture, Bedding, Patio Furniture, Barbecues & More! Fast delivery. No credit application refused. Paddy's Market, 905-263-8369 or 1-800-798-5502. SATELLITE TV, -NO MONTHLY BILLS: XTC PVR..150.00 ..DREAMBOX 00..200.00.... Coolsat, Ariza X. for as low as $99.00 Limited qtys. !!!! Condi- tions apply. U-Neek Electronics. Visit our store @ 226 Bloor St. E. Oshawa (905) 435-0202 (web:) www.uneekelectronics.com: SNOW TIRES P225/60R16, (2) for sale, used one season (on 2002 Grand Prix) asking $110. 905-434-5264 USED MONITORS, $20-75! Used P4 computers, new and used components. REPAIRS/installs. In-home service. 905-404-3013. DRUMS WANTED - Looking for used intermediate to high end drum set, no beginner sets please ie, CB/Westbury etc. Call 905-686-8351. ANTIQUES, Baking, Furniture, Tools and Electronic Vendors wanted at Courtice Flea Market. Book by March 30th and receive one month free rent. Call 905-436-1024 or visit: www.courticefleamarket.com VENDORS WANTED for 2007 West Northumberland Home & Tra de Show, April 20th to 22th in Port Hope. Contact Chairman Jim Sine 905-373-6748, to re- serve a booth. 100% A KOZY HEAT FIRE- WOOD, excellent, very best quality hardwood, guaranteed ex- tra long time fully seasoned, (ready to burn), cut and split. Honest measurement. Free deliv- ery. Dependable, quality service since 1975. (905)753-2246. 16" FIREWOOD,dry & sea- soned, excellent quality, all hard- wood, $110 per face cord. Deliv- ery included. Call 905-261-6740 AA-AJAX FIREWOOD - The best quality wood, seasoned cut, split, delivered. Call 905-424-1735. MILLS LANDSCAPING & FIRE- WOOD 12" or 16" face cords or bush cords. Picked up or deliv- ered. Call (905)432-0259 or (905)986-1977 SPLIT HARD FIREWOOD - call Gerry at 905-427-7243 or 416- 281-5455, $75/face cord deliv- ered. BASSET HOUND PUPPIES for sale. First shots, dewormed. $600. Call Andrew or Michelle, day: 905-623-7746 or weekends and weeknights, 905-342-3660 GOLDEN RETRIEVER puppies, light and dark colours, family raised, vaccinated, dewormed, health check, ready to go March 3, $500. Call Shelly 905-349- 3418 Grafton. GORGEOUS GOLDEN RE- TRIEVER pups, family raised, first shots, vet checked, de- wormed, excellent temperament, great with kids, both parents on site, $450. 905-986-4311, Black- stock LAB PUPS,chocolate, CKC reg- istered, vet checked, tattooed, dewormed, both parents on site, family raised, ready now. $600. Call anytime (905)344-7093. www.ardbraekennels.com YELLOW LAB puppies, first shots, dewormed, micro chip available (chip extra). Both par- ents on site, $500. (705) 932- 1502. YORKI PUPS,black and tan, male and female, lovingly home raised, adorable, must see, parents onsite, $1,000 each. (905)786-3183 YOU COULD HAVE your dog under control and listening in 2 short weeks. TSURO DOG TRAINING. www.tsurodogtraining.com 905- 797-2855. 1993 FORD AEROSTAR, red, 201,000 km, E-tested, good shape, $500. firm, as is. Call 905-372-4560. 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 DODGE CARAVAN SE, 102k, excellent condition. Green, 5-door, auto, V6, a/c, power fea- tures, cruise, tilt, stereo. Service records available, clean air. Will certify $5,200 o.b.o. (905)666- 1949 2002 NISSAN SENTRA - Sale Price $8995. Only 68,000 kms. 5 spd, 4 door, fully loaded, warranty. In immaculate con- dition. Won't last long. Only at AJAX NISSAN 1-866-304-7326. www.durhamcreditzone.com 2003 NISSAN MAXIMA GE, Sale Price $17,990. 2 to choose from. Nissan's most elite Maxima. Sun- roof, leather, every conceivable option possible. 66,0000 kms. 1 in Glacier Pearl, 1 in Chrome Sil- ver.Both in Showroom Condition. Factory Warranty. Priced for an immediate sale. 1-866-304-7326. www.durhamcreditzone.com 2003 NISSAN SENTRA - Sale Price $10,625.00. GXE Model. Automatic, fully loaded, one own- er. Full service history. Nissan Full Comprehensive Extended Warranty until June 23, 2009 or 160,000 kms. This vehicle has been pampered from day 1. Pur- chased and serviced at AJAX NISSAN 1-866-304-7326. www.durhamcreditzone.com 2005 NISSAN ALTIMA,only 46,000 kms. Automatic, fully loaded. Balance of factory war- ranty. Nissan's most desirable car. Priced for an immediate sale. $159/mth. + tx bi-weekly. Pmt. to Own. Only at AJAX NISSAN. 1-866-304-7326. www.durhamcreditzone.com 99 CHRYSLER Intrepid, $2490., 99 Chev Malibu, 2999,. 98 Ply- mouth Breeze, $2999., 94 Ford F150, P/K $2699., 94 Acura Inte- gra $3999. Over 30 cars and trucks certified and e-tested, (Kelly and Sons since 1976) (905)683-7301 or 905- 424-9002 www.kellyandsonsauto.com $ $ 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. Please call 905-426-0357. $$$$$ JOHNNY JUNKER WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE. Tops all cash for good cars and trucks or free removal for scrap cars and trucks. Speedy service. (905)655-4609 or (416)286-6156. ! A - ALL SCRAP CARS,old cars & trucks wanted. Cash paid. Free pickup. Call Bob anytime (905)431-0407. ! A ABLE TO PAY from $80 up to $5000 on cars & trucks Free To wing 24 hours, 7 days. (905)686-1899 (Pickering/Ajax) or (905)665-9279 (Oshawa/Whitby). $ $75+ TOP DOLLARS - Ajax Auto Wreckers pays for vehi- cles. We buy all scrap metal, cop- per, aluminum, fridges, stoves, etc. 905-686-1771; 416-896-7066 $$$ TOP DOLLARS $50-$5000 paid for cars and trucks dead or alive, 7 days per week. call (905)683-1983 or 905-424-9002 ABSOLUTELY the best CASH deal for your old junker. Cars & trucks wanted, dead or alive. Free p-up. Call 24 hrs. John 905- 263-4142 or 905-914-4142. CASH FOR CARS!We buy used vehicles. Vehicles must be in running condition. Call (905)427-2415 or come to 479 Bayly St. East, Ajax at MURAD AUTO SALES 1995 CUBE VAN,Chevy, 6.0 Diesel. 237k. $3795. 905-430- 4197, 905-449-4197. 1999 GMC JIMMY - Sale Price $4495. Automatic, fully loaded, well maintained. Priced for an im- mediate sale. Phone & ask for details. Sold as is - Prior to re-conditioning. Only at AJAX NISSAN. 1-866-304-7326. www.durhamcreditzone.com 2000 FORD RANGER 4x4, 86,000 km., sport edition, regular cab, step side, AM/FM/CD, AC, CC, towing package, excellent condition, E-tested & certified, asking only $8,500. 905-342- 2704. 2003 GMC SIERRA SLE Z71, 4X4, V8 auto, loaded $18,900. obo. 905-260-4221. 03 HIGHLANDER F/T 4WD, 125,000 km Good fuel econ. Loaded + OEM accessories - EC mirror, Fender Flares, Step Tubes, Cargo liner. $19,449. Call 905-435-6662 OR kim_miller11@hotmail.com. A/P PAGE B6 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, February 28, 2007 www.durhamregion.com HARDWOOD FLOORING/ ESTATE AUCTION STAPLETON AUCTIONS NEWTONVILLE Friday, March 2nd, 5:00 p.m. Selling the attractive contents of an Oshawa home: Dining room suite, Vilas open hutch, curio cabi- net, wall unit, chesterfield suite, wing back chairs, side chairs, one drawer drop leaf table stand, coffee end tables, chests, two school clocks - Regulators - Waterbury and Ansonia; 400 day clock - Kunder, Royal Doulton figures, Royal Doulton Bell collec- tion "The Speed of Angels", Royal Doulton "The twelve Days of Christmas", Royal Crown Derby - paperweights, calendar plates 1971 - 1985; Glen- garry Thistle China tea set - Foley, British Royalty Collections, Major collection of Canadian "Pan- elled Thistle" and "Cornflower", "spode billingsley Rose" Dinnerware (10 place setting), Royal Vista ware, Spode "Christmas Tree", oil lamps - blue bull's eye lamp, min. Bulls eye, China, glass, pic- tures, prints, mirrors, lamps, carpets, fridge, stove, air hockey, etc. etc. Check website for full listing Preview after 2 p.m. Terms: Cash, Approved cheque (Drivers License), visa, M/C, interac AUCTIONEERS Frank and Steve Stapleton, Newtonville (905) 786-2244, 1-800-263-9886 www.stapletonauctions.com 'estate specialists since 1971' WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7th: 4:45 pm Auction Sale of Furniture, Antiques, Collectables and Glassware for a Toronto condo, selling at Neil Bacon Auctions Ltd., 1 km west of Utica To Include:GE fridge and stove, Life Good front loading washer and dryer, 45" Aquas Sharp LCD flat screen TV, 5pc king size mahogany bedroom suite, 5pc mahogany kitchen suite w bar chairs, small kitchen appliances (all of the above items are approximately 1 year old and in excel- lent condition), quantity of Roxton and Vilas furniture, frames, chests, large quantity of crystal, collectables and dinky type toys to be sold at 8:30 (final items from the Pickering Estate).Ter ms:Cash, Visa, M/C, and Interac, paid in full on day of sale. Sale Managed and Sold By NEIL BACON AUCTIONS LTD. 905-985-1068 BRUCE KELLETT AUCTIONS Selling Contents From a Courtice Home & Storage Unit. At Malcolm Sale Barn, 13200 Old Scugog Rd. 1/2 Mile South of Blackstock, Ontario. SAT, MARCH 3, 10:30 A.M. Curio Cabinet, Corner China Cabinet, 9 pc. Dining Room Set, Ansonia Shelf Clock (1880s), Old Anni- versary Clock, Mr. Peanut Bank (8" H), Wooden Butter Bowl, Engine Stand, Tools & Portable Belt Sander, Much More... Don't Miss This Sale! CONSIGNMENTS WELCOME BOOK YOUR SPRING SALE EARLY! BRUCE KELLETT (705)328-2185 or (905)986-4447 www.theauctionfever.com CORNEIL'S AUCTION BARN Friday, March 2nd at 4:30 p.m. 3 miles East of Little Britain on Kawartha Lakes Rd. 4 The estate of Jim Thompson of Sunderland plus others, 8pc mahogany dining room set, oak dresser and mirror, EZ stand chair, oak sideboard, modern Hoosier cupboard, 3pc rattan set, cedar chest, pb rocking chair, lazy boy chair, chesterfield and chair, bed chesterfield, round oak kitchen table and chairs, Merry thought Teddy bear, Gotham foot- ball game, Mecano set, 2 women's Spyder ski suits, mod- ern dressers and chests of drawers, leaded glass windows, chest freezer, Weber natural gas BBQ, 2000 FS 3 wheel elec scooter, 1986 Polaris Indy Trail (rebuilt engine), 1990 Polaris Indy, Qty. of china, glass, household & collectable items, Don & Greg Corneil Auctioneers 1241 Salem Rd., R.R.#1, Little Britain (705) 786-2183 for more info. or pictures go to: www.corneil.theauctionadvertiser.com SAT. , MAR. 3RD - 4 P.M. 33 HALL ST., OSHAWA Selling antique dining room suite, small antiques and articles from unpaid storage. BATES FAMILY AUCTION (905) 723-9807 Cash, Debit and Visa and Mastercard. Quality consignments welcome SAT. MAR. 3rd - 10 a.m. ANTIQUES, COINS, COLLECTIBLES & FURNITURE from North York, Sunderland & other local area estates & more from the home of Doug & Kent FARNDALE of Port Perry featuring a magnificent old French Kingswood Vi- trine (appraised $5,000 in 1978) @ Vanhaven Arena, 720 Davis Dr., Uxbridge L9P 1R2.Details & photos on website garyhill.theauctionadvertiser.com GARY HILL AUCTIONS 905-852-9538 / 1-800-654-4647 / Cell 416-518-6401 SAT. MARCH 3 - 10AM AUCTION at former FENELON MACHINE SHOP & FENELON MARINE 491 Highway #7, OAKWOOD, ON. 4klm West of Oakwood, machinery & contents of former fabricators of docks, marine lifts & marine rails 3 metal lathes, milling machine, welders, saws, chain falls, press, steel, 24" planer, lift truck, trac- tor, 50 new 175 watt Holophene wall packs, qty new trip- lex overhead service wire, Info or flyer 705-324-2783 MCLEAN AUCTIONS or view at www.mcleanauc- tions.com AUCTION: RESTAURANT /CLUB 11:00 A.M. Sunday March 4th, 158 Harwood Ave. S. Ajax Featuring: 42 Café Chairs, 27 Tables, Steam Table, Flash Bake Pizza Oven, 3 Door Draft Beer, Slicer, Dishwasher System, Char-broiler, Fryer, Sandwich Table, 6x8 Walk-In Cooler, Sound & Lighting Equip. Much More. Be There! TERMS: CASH only, 10% B.P. Info R.E.A.L. 905-777-9400 Auction Sale Sat. Mar 3 @ 4 pm Haydon Auction Barn 2498 Con Rd 8 Haydon. ON From a Courtice home Furniture, Glassware, Tools, Coins & Currency: Visit www.donstephensonauctioneer.com Auctioneer Don Stephenson 905-263-4402 or 705-277-9829 36DD, Green-eyed blonde, Discreet and Independent For a pleasurable time call SHAYNA 7a.m -7 p.m. 905-441-1661 ERICA Busty, Blue-Eyed Brunette Escape & relax with me Hours: 8am-7pm 905-242-0498 Sweet Charlotte 35 yrs., petite, exotic green eyed beauty, 34D Out calls only (416)455-0336 AJAX SPA War m, Sensual, Relaxing Massage clubmiragespa.ca (905) 619-9205 AAA PICKERING ANGELS ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Relaxing Massage VIP Rooms & Jacuzzi 905 Dillingham Rd. (905)420-0320 pickeringangels.com Found! Your soul mate. They’re waiting for you at freedateconnection.com. ALL WORK IS FULLY GUARANTEED! Let Perfect Maid take care of all your housekeeping needs. We do not cut corners Evening Appts. Fully Bonded. Saturdays available 905-686-5424 We also do house painting! "Calling all the Angels" It's a special 21st Birthday today!!! In Memory of our beautiful son, Allan James MacInnes February 28, 1986 - March 4, 2001. Beautiful memories, Are wonderful things, They last till the longest day, They never wear out, They never get lost, And can never be given away, To some you may be forgotten, To other's a part of the past, But to us who loved and lost you Al, Your memory will always last. The tears in our eyes we can wipe away, The ache in our heart will always stay. We miss you and love you forever Al, Love from Mom, Dad, Stephen and Daniel. HERBERT, Rose Mary Pa ssed away peacefully at home in her sleep, to join her beloved husband Fr ed of 60 years, on Monday, February 26, 2007 in her 82nd year. Loving mother of Connie (Gary An- drews), Fred Jr., Monica (Gary Sosnowski), Bob, Stephen (Jan), Carol (Henry Berkhof), Ted, David, Brian (Kathy), Chris (Shelley), Paul, Rosie (Rod Cavanaugh), mother-in-law to Sandy, and prede- ceased by daughter Frances (Richard Corrigan). Cherished grandma to 26 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Beloved sister of Agnes, Joan, Mary, Tom and Frances. Predeceased by brothers Gus and Charles. The family will receive friends at the MCEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Old King- ston Road, Pickering Village (Ajax) 905-428-8488 on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral ser- vice will be held in the chapel on Friday, March 2, 2007 at 2:30 p.m. Cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers, should family and friends so desire, dona- tions to the charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated. BUMBURS, Helmut On February 24th, 2007 Hel- mut, loving husband of Hilda. Helmut will be missed and will always be fondly remembered by his family and friends. Friends will be received at the ACCETTONE FUNERAL HOME 384 Finley Ave., Ajax (905-428-9090) on Saturday March 3rd, 2007 from 12 noon until the time of service in the chapel at 1pm. 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The class spends two weeks selecting and rehearsing their plays and then branches out in the community for a week of performances. The class was acting at Rosebank Road Public School in Pickering. Entertaining and educational To r onto Children’s Choir and other performers at Crime Prevention Concert DURHAM — On March 3 enjoy en- tertainment and help VV’s programs at the same time at a Crime Preven- tion Concert. It’s at The Gathering Place, 1920 Bayly St. Pickering. The event fea- tures guest speakers including gov- ernment officials, local pastors, a representative from Durham Region- al police. There’s also an Omega Sly Dance Group, the Toronto Children’s Concert Choir and more. The event supports VV’s Summer Day Camp, After School Program and Yo uth Program. The cost is $10 for adults, $5 for students ages 11-19, and children ages 10 and under are free. Donations are accepted at the door. For more information contact 905- 426-4557.